https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-01-03.pdf 872a6e4cd5765342e7f351eed029e642 PDF Text Text City rejects bid for inspections Recall language for trustee fails The most abused democratic process See Story, Page 3 See Story, Page 3 See Editorial, Page 4 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings Banner News P. Richard Dean Briefs steps down from County Board Tree recycling to end Jan. 12 Area residents who are taking down their Christmas trees arc reminded they can have them recycled by dropping them off at Tyden Park between now and Jan. 12. The trees will be given a second chance through the process of chipping. The tree chips will be available to be us­ ed as mulch after Jan. 12 from the Barry County Road Commission. All decorations, nails and stands and plastic bags should be removed from the tree. For more information, call Recycling in Barry County at 623-5546. Concert to help local auditorium Musical groups Les Jazz, the Thor­ napple River Boys and ECHO will per­ form in a special benefit concert at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Central School AuuiuMiuiu. Proceeds from the concert will go to the effort to restore the auditorium, which for nearly 60 years has been the site of many cultural and entertainment events in Hastings. ECHO specializes in music of the 1960s, the Thornapple River Boys plav a blend of country and bluegrass and Les Jazz plays the kind of music its nnme implies. Tickets for the concert are for a sug­ gested donation of $4 each, and they will be available at the door. Delton schools get computers 1st The Delton Kellogg elementary and middle schools last month became the first in the state to receive free deluxe computers from the Felpausch Food Centers in exchange for turning in $185,000 each in cash register receipts. More than 200 schools in Michigan and northern Indiana collected receipt; in a program called “Apples for Students," sponsored by the grocery chain. Elementary and Middle School prin­ cipals Marilynn Baker and Richard Sanderson Thursday were presented with new Apple “Mac Classic 2/40" computers by officials from Felpausch. The “Apples for Students" program began in October and will last through April 14. School officials said there are 12 classrooms in the Delton elementary building that do not have computers, so the names of teachers in those rooms will be placed in a drwaing to determine which will receive the first machine. Gun Lake Village topic of meeting A forum on the possibility that Gun Lake will become a village is scheduled for this evening at the Bay Pointe Restaurant The meeting, sponsored by the Gun Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, will begin with a social hour at 5:30 p.m., a dinner at 6:30 and a presentation at 7:30. Speakers will include Lois Thibault, director of information services for the Michigan Municipal League, and William Matthewson, legislative counsel for the MML. They plan to present an objective discussion of the benefits and liabilities of incornoratine the Gun Lake area into a village. All area residents are invited to attend both the dinner and the presentation. Ad­ ditional seating will be provided for those who want to hear the presentation but will not attend the dinner. For more information, call the Gun Lake Area Chamber of Commerce at 672-7822. News Briefs, Cont. Page 5 . by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor He's married couples in his living room, served on the former County Board of Supervisors, which had day-long meetings, and assessed property when values were more stable than today. With the arrival of the new year, P. Richard Dean, has stepped down from a long tenure in public office that spanned the gamut, from serving as a justice of the peace to a township supervisor to his most recent post as vice chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Dean's term on the County Board came to an end Dec. 31 and he was honored at a farewell reception after last Thursday's meet­ ing. Dean, a Republican, did not seek re­ election and is being succeeded by Democrat Michael F. Smith. "I think Mike's going to be a good com­ missioner," he said. Dean, 64, said he is looking forward to spending time with his wife, Mary, at his condominium in Florida's Palm Beach area, pursuing golf, fishing and a new hobby "treasure hunting" along the beaches with a metal detector. Hunting is another sport he'll have more time to enjoy. Reflecting on his 15 years of service on the County Board, Dean said, "I’m going to miss this. This has been a good group to work with. It’s been interesting." He considers the recent renovation of Thomapple Manor, a county-operated nursing home, as the county board's biggest accom­ plishment during his tenure. The project transformed the facility from one that was about to be closed down because of deficiencies to one of the finest of its kind in the state, according to county officials. "It's a super facility. It doesn't have to take a back seat to any of them," he said. "The (renovation of the) courthouse is right up there," Dean added. That project, which made the historic building accessible to the handicapped in 1990, is basically completed, except for a few minor details. The most difficult decision in which Dean was involved dealt with laying off deputies at the Sheriffs Department in 1985 because of "a big budget crunch," he said. County business has become more compli­ cated than when Dean fust took office, he said. 4 "We had a 20-man board.' he said, speaking of his service on the former County Board of Supervisors. "But, it (the board) was entirely different. It was much simpler. The budget was not as much as it is now...It’s about $6 million now and it was about $1 million then. I doubt if made it up to a million...We Retiring Commissioner P. Richard Dean cuts the first piece of cut during the farewell reception held in his honor last week in the County Board chambers. Also pictured is Commissioner Rae M. Hoare. even had time to play cards," Dean joked. Those were the days when it was a "different world," he said, noting that there was better cooperation between governmental units. As a township supervisor he was involved in assessing property. But he said, "Taxes and property values were not as high. They've taken a jump in the last 10 years. It was easier then. Property values were stable." A native of Indiana. Dean moved to Michigan in the 1950s. He attended Michigan State University and was a sales manager for Republic Steel Co. of Grand Rapids until his retirement in 3.983. During his career, he supervised 165 people in the company’s Detroit office and 7 people in Grand Rapids. He entered public service in the 1960s when he was elected to the Barry Intermediate See DEAN, Continued, Page 3 Suspect arrested in unsolved murder case by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer Sixteen years to the day after hunters in Orangeville Township came upon the badly decomposed body of a teenage boy, police have arrested a suspect for murder. Wayne Vernon Haight, a 52-year-old prison inmate from Muskegon, was arraigned Wednesday on an open murder charge in con­ nection with the death of 13-year-old Russell Schoonmaker. New in the area after moving from Cedar Springs to Wyoming, Schoonmaker was sent home from Godwin Heights Middle School on his first day of classes to have his parents sign some transfer papers. No one ever saw him again. That evening his parents reported "Rusty" missing to the Wyoming Police Department. Police as­ sumed him to be a runaway. Two months later, hunters in a woods near Orangeville came up on a body that had de­ composed beyond recognition. Authorities located a gold cross, fragments of clothing and hair samples from the scene. Pathologists initially determined the body to be that of a woman between the ages of 16 and 25. Pathologists at the Michigan State Police Crime Lab in Lansing later decided the remains were those of a young teenage male between the ages of 13 and 15. Eventually the Schoonmaker disappearance was linked with the body, and Rusty's father managed to identify his son from the cloth­ ing and other items found at the scene. But authorities had no motives for the murder and no suspects in the case for over 10 years. "It was a long, long investigation," said Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley on Wednesday. 'It took quite a while just to identify who the victim was." "Then there was a long period in which hundreds of suspects were eliminated," Crow­ ley said. Haight did not become a suspect in the case until after he was imprisoned on another offense. Police said Haight has been charged with three felony sexual assaults since Schoon­ maker's death and has been arrested 16 times in the past 30 years. He currently is serving a 5- to 7 1/2-year prison term after pleading guilty in 1986 to molesting a 9-year-oId boy from Wayland. "It was a long, long investigation. It took quite a whilejust to identify who the victim was." Prosecutor Dale Crowley The victim in that case gave police infor­ mation that led to Haight's arrest in the Schoonmaker murder. In 1985, now retired Michigan State Police Detective Sgt. Robert Gohm learned Haight had been released from jail just before Rusty disappeared. Additional police investigation by state police and Wyoming police deter­ Area students make recycling resolutions J-Ad Graphics News Service While some people were making personal New Year's resolutions, area students have been making resolutions about saving the en­ vironment in 1991. A number of teachers and students at elementaries in the Hastings, Delton Kellogg and Thor.iapple Kellogg school systems and Thornapple Kellogg High School responded last month to a request for resolutions by the Barry Ccunty Environmental Action Group. Taking part in the project were West, Page and McFall elementaries and me high school in the TK district, Central Elementary in the Hastings system and Delton Kellogg Elementary. The Environmental Action Group, an arm of the Barry County Futuring Committee, asked for the resolutions in a continuing ef­ fort to make people more aware of the envi­ ronment and of ways to help solve problems in Barry County. The following is a list of resolutions made by classes at the schools: Central Elementary • Room 210 will plant trees and recycle pa­ per. Class members promise not to litter, pollute rivers or use aerosol cans. • Mrs. S wander's second grade class will try Don’t throw away a good thing. to use both sides of paper and use recycled paper as much as possible. • Each member of Mrs. Peterson's second f rade class has resolved to persuade at least one person to recycle something in in 1991. • Mrs. Keeler's first grade class has resolved to collect plastic jugs on the last Friday of each month. • Mrs. Beyer s second gnde class will try not to waste paper in order to save some trees. ’ Debbie Storms' fifth grade class plans to collect paper waste from the classrooms. Page Elementary • Students and staff members at Page will recycle as much classroom paper, plastic, metal and glass as possible. Students also will help their parents recycle at home as much as they can. McFall Elementary • Mrs. Erb's first grade class will go on a weekly trash hunt and pick up litter. Children then will sort the trash and recycle as much RECYCLE! as possible. West Elementary • Jan Muir's third grade class plans to put up "uu riictuig" signs iu their school rail­ ways and in their neighborhoods. They also promise to clean up their neighborhood areas once in a while. Thornapple Kellogg High School • Mr. Erb's second hour world geography class will empty the high school's recycling bins every Tuesday. • Mr. Erb's third hour world geography class will empty the high school's recycling bins every Friday. Delton Kellogg Elementary • Mr. Farrell's third grade class members will collect plastic milk jugs to recycle, but first they will split them in half and stack them within each other until they reach the classroom ceiling. • Miss Case’s second grade class promises See RECYCLING, Page 3 mined one of Rusty's relative's lived near Haight, and Rusty used to me w Haight's par­ ent’s lawn. Authorities believe Haight talked Rusty into coming with him, either to go hunting or to go sightseeing. Police believe he was murdered at the scene by a gunshot to the head. Because woods was remote and because it was small gams hunting season, anyone hearing a gunshot would suspect a hunter was hunting game nearby. Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley is­ sued arrest warrants Friday for Haight, although he admitted the case would be diffi­ cult to prosecute because memories fade after 16 years. "I think we have a case we can take to a jury, otherwise we wouldn't have issued (an arrest warrant)," Crowley said. A preliminary exam has been set for Jan. 11 in Hastings District Court. Haight is be­ ing held in the Barry County Jail without bond. Banner looking leaner... Txxiajr’s edition or me Banner maro the first with its new “leaner" look. Yes, the Banner, which for nearly a decade has had a wider physical ap­ pearance than nearly all other broadsheet newspapers, has sort of "gone on a diet." Starting today, appropriately the first edition of a new year, it will look a little leaner and we hope 2 L’ttle more at­ tractive to readers. The column widths rema n the same, so there won’t be any effect on advertis­ ing rates, but the number of columns across each page has been reduced from six to five. With the "leaner’’ look, we hope our customers find the copy more readable and appealing. �COlffEST Who will be the first Barry County baby of the New Year? The merchants of Barry County have collected several gifts for the lucky tot that qualifies. The winning baby must be born in Barry Coun­ ty. The report of arrival must include the exact time, place of birth, names and address of parents, the doctor’s full name and address, and of course, the baby’s full name. To be eligible for the gifts, the Banner must be notified within 24 hours of the baby’s arrival. Prizes Sponsored by the Following Merchants: Something for the New Mom ... TWO WEEKS OF FREE PASSIVE EXERCISE to help mother tone up after the new baby. After the winner has been determined, an adult member of the first baby’s family should call the Banner for the official gift certificate. The cer­ tificate should be presented to the participating stores by an adult in exchange for the new year gifts each individual store is giving. Our Gift to the Baby ... Stop in and receive baby’s ... First Set of Dishes Hastings Uouae 511 W. State St., Hastings • 945-3859 Big Wheel $1ft G,FT 1V CERTIFICATE -4 . 948-8222 FREE GIFT for the First Baby of the Year and the New Mother Two’st /liter nt Gorrwilf -InUnt-Tc idler 309 S. Rafter son Hl. J {neat (.Slr’ker Uautc) (Ui6)94$-37lS jLurt: Man.Fr; IOOO-JJI " will start a ... SAVINGS ACCOUNT in the Amount of s10 Sitings Cfttp Smirk Sit IO OO-3-0O Safe and Sound Bdnklng $10M Gift Certificate Pair of Carhartt Brown Duck Working Bibs for New Baby Remember we carry Carhartts in all sizes starting at 6 months. True Value TOYS, BIKES and SPORTS 209 S. Jefferson, Hastings 2 FREE WEEKS of DIAPER SERVICE (Within 3 months of Baby’s birth) from ... Dai sy Diapers 962-8030 or 1-800-848-5521 1215 WEST STATE STREET HASTINGS Keep track of baby’s first events and activities with a baby’s first ... STICKERfrom CALENDAR ... Cinder Pharmacy and HALLMARK SHOP 110 W. State St., Hastings Our Gift to You ... We will send Mother a floral arrangement at the hospital, and add our congratulations. Barlow Florist 109 W. State St., Hastings • 945-5029 FOR BABY’S FUTURE A ... We will start a SAVINGS ACCOUNT in the amount of $10.00 s 10.00 Gift Certificate National Bank of Hastings JC Penney 241 W. State St., Hastings • 945.3437 126 E. State St. in Hastings • 945-2466 $1A00 SAVINGS JLV ACCOUNT FOR BABY Hastings Savings & Loan 201 East State Street • 945-9561 Our Gift to Baby ... A Hanks craft Vaporizer MODEL 340 118 South Jefferson, Hastings Phone ... 945-3429 An assortment of books Gift Certificate 945-9673 JACOBS PHARMACY A Free Gift ... ... from ... 218 E. State St., Hastings, MI 49058 A photo album to put all the new born pictures jn ... , 102 South Cook Road, Hastings 134 E. State Street, Hastings PHOTO ALBUM 116 E. State St., Hastings from ... paged 108 E. State St. Hastings ® _ — _ 948*2341 Our Gift to the Baby ... A BABY RING We have the first ring for the first baby of the New Year ... a gift of Gold, for a permanent treasure. "Grand Things are Happening at Hodges Jewelry" Hodges Jewelry 122 W. State St., Hastings • 945-2963 FREE FILM PROCESSING First Roll of Baby Pictures Brand’s Photo Center 112 S. Jefferson St Hastings, MI • 945-9719 Our Gift to the Baby — A Framed ... Miniature Portrait White’s Photography 436 W. State St., Hastings 245-3967 OFFER EXPIRES June 30, 1990 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 3, 1991 — Page 3 City Council rejects compar/s bid for building inspection contract Packing up and headed for retirement from public office, P. Richard Dean's tenure on the Barry County Board of Commissioners came to an end Dec. 31. DEAN, continued from page 1 School District and became a justice of the peace in 1960. Some of nis duties as a justice of the peace included marrying couples. He estimated that he officiated between 15 and 20 ceremonies. "They'd come right to the house on Algonquin Lake (for their weddings.)" Justice of the peace posts were eliminated in the late 1960s. He served a four-year term as supervisor of Rutland Township, starting in 1966. During that same time supervisors also served on the County Board of Supervisors, which was the forerunner of the County Board of Commissioners. In 1970, he left those posts and was ap­ pointed to serve on the County Social Services Board, which oversees Thornapple Manor and the County Department of Social Services. General county business was back on his agenda in 1977 when he was elected to the County Board, succeeding Bill Hayes. As a representative of the County Board, Dean served on the joint County-City of Hastings Airport Board for about a decade. Those years also saw sweeping improvements at the airport He has also served as chairman of the county's Finance Committee and as a member of the Personnel Committee for the past several years. He also has been a member of the County Substance Abuse Board, the Mortgage Review Board and Economic Development Corp. Dean said he regrets that he'll miss the launching of the 911 enhanced emergency telephone system. The system was approved by voters in August, but it won’t be opera­ tional for about three years. "I'm going to keep in touch," Dean said. Although he won't be involved in Thornapple Manor, he said his interest in the medical facility will continue. And he's still sold on life in Barry County. Dean said, "This is the greatest county in lower Michigan to live in." RECYCLING, continued from page 1 to watch for things that pollute the environ­ ment. • Mrs. Bauer's third grade class will use ex­ tra ditto paper for note taking and drawing, rather than using new paper. • Mrs. Osgood's third grade class promises to reduceand reuse classroom paper. • Mrs. Francisco's second grade class will send $60 to the Children's Rain Forest pro­ gram in Cojta Rica to help preserve aqd protest two acres of rain forest. • Mrs. Goebel's third grade class will keep bird feeders filled throughout the winter. • Mrs. Renauldo's class will have three boxes for recycling, one for white paper, one for plastics and one for pop cans. Thcrese Hoyle, a member of the Environmental Action Group, said efforts have begun to organize observances of Earth Day 1991, which will take place late in April. More members and volunteers are needed. "We would like to have at least one person from each community or township help orga­ nize Earth Day activities for the county," she said. "We (the Environmental Action Group ipembc;s)un$ct oncera month at a mfcmber’s house. The time commitment is very little, but input is needed as to concerns for the en­ vironment in Barry County." Anyone interested in being a part of plans for Earth Day 1991 organizing is asked to call Hoyle at 623-2071. Petition to recall fourth Prairieville official fails by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer An attempt to recall a fourth Prairieville Township official faltered last Thursday when the Barry County Elections Commission re­ jected the language on the proposed petition. The petition, submitted by James Cary , charges that Trustee Jerry Midkiff jeopardiz­ ed public safety by demoting acting assistant Fire Chief (Ray Dunfield) of the Prairieville Township-Pine Lake Fire Department to firefighter status against the wishes of the ma­ jority of fire department, thereby lowering department morale. The recall committee, headed by Cary, gained approval of language on similar peti­ tions to recall Township Supervisor Robert Reck, Clerk Janette Emig and Treasurer Darlene Vickery. The petitions were circulated and the signatures hdve been approved by County Clerk Nancy Bocrsma. The Elections Committee will meet today (Thursday. Jan. 3) to set a date for a recall election. Bocrsma said she is recommending the date be set for Tuesday, Feb. 26. If the recall committee receives appro val of the language of the the petition to recall Midkiff and obtains the minimum number of signatures required, a second recall election would have to be scheduled. The language of the Midkiff recall petition was rejected by the commission, consisting of Probate Judge Richard Shaw, County Clerk Nancy Boersma and County Treasurer Juanita Yarger, because his legal name. Jerry L. Midkiff, did not appear on the petition. Midkiff, who was present at the hearing, said he knows of at least two other Jerry Midkiffs in Michigan and it was not suffi­ ciently clear who was being recalled unless the name he was elected under, Jerry L. Midkiff, appeared on the petition. “I acknowledge the right of citizens to recall any public official, but based on the wording of the petition. I would request that it be denied," said Midkiff as he addressed the commission during the hearing. "If they want to recall me, let them do it on an issue that has merit.” he said. "They have the right to recall anyone, but let it be based on concrete standards set forth by the State of Michigan. I have committed no felony or misdemeanor. “I have acted in good faith for the good of the township." he said. Besides the fact his legal name did not ap­ pear on the petition. Midkiff said he had other reasons why he felt the language of the peti­ tion should not be approved. He challenged the statement. "Said person "If they want to recall me, let them do it on an issue that has merit." Trust•• Jerry Mid Kiff did jeopardize public safety...," stating that he thought the wording was vague “There has been no increase or decrease in the number of fires (since the acting assistant fire chief was not appointed),” said Midkiff. “I feel that statement is vague; public safety has not been jeopardized." Midkiff also said that the acting assistant fire chief was not demoted, as stated in the petition. It is an appointed position and the Township Board chose not to reappoint the firefighter in question when the position’s term expired. Midkiff also noted that the Township Board has the right to appoint fire department of­ ficials, even if its choice goes against the wishes of the majority of the firefighters. "The fire chiefs position is not a popularity contest," he said. "There has to be coopera­ tion between the township and the fire chief.” The statement, "lowering fire department morale," was also vague, be contended. Midkiff said that after the board’s September meeting with members of the fire department, he felt the board’s actions actual­ ly had increased morale. Midkiff also said he believes Dunfield’s name should appear on the petition. “People should be made aware of the assis­ tant fire chiefs name," he said. Midkiff also pointed out that the petition contained grammatical and spelling errors. Cary was not present at the hearing and could not be reached for comment. Boersma said that the recall committee has 10 days to icsubmitt the petition for another clarity hearing. Should the langurge of the petition be ap­ proved at that time, the recall committee would have 90 days from the date of the first signature to obtain the signature of 250 registered township voters. The number of signatures required is based on 25 percent of the 998 registered township voters who voted in November’s guber­ natorial election. The recall petitions for Reck. Emig and Vickery needed 209 signatures. That figure represented 10 percent of Prairieville’s registered voters, based on the number of votes cast in the 1988 township election. by David T. Young Editor An agreement to have the City of Hastings contract building inspection services with a professional firm died last week because of a lack of support. A motion to enter into a one-ycar agree­ ment with Professional'Code Inspectors of Dorr failed to garner a second at last Wednesday's (Dec. 26) meeting. Professional Code Inspectors had handled building inspections in the city under a 90­ day contract after the resignation of Building Inspector Wally Kiehler last summer. The firm Dec. 10 was told to come up with a service agreement proposal for the council to vote on Dec. 26. After the motion by Councilman William Cusack to approve the agreement failed, council voted to send the question of city building inspections back to the Personnel Committee. Kirk Sharphorn of Professional Code Inspectors, who appeared at the meeting to go over terms of the agreement, told the council the firm would continue performing basic services until a replacement can be found. He cautioned, however, “I'd like you to start looking as soon as possible. I don't want to be responsible to the city at this time." Councilman Donald Spencer, who moved to have the matter sent back to the Personnel Committee, said the reason for lack of sup­ port for the agreement was that the council wants more control and it would like building inspections done by someone in-house rather than by an oustide firm. Councilwoman Linda Watson said she be­ lieves it would be cheaper to have inspections done in-house. "Even if it's a break even, it's a good thing," she said. The City Council met Dec 26 because its regularly scheduled meeting of Dec. 24 fell on Christmas Eve. In another matter, the council approved the appointment of Larry Hensley to the Library Board, replaced John Cattrell, who resigned. Hensley's term will expire July 1, 1994. Hensley, who lives in Rutland Township, is treasurer at Hastings Mutual Insurance. He has a master's degree and is a certified public accountant The council still has the task of appointing another Library Board member in the wake of the resignation of Willo Fuhr. She had to re­ sign as a resident of Hastings Township, which had its contract with the library discon­ tinued because of a lack of financial support Cattrell also was a resident of Hastings Township, but that was not the reason for his resignation. In other business, the council: • Approved a request from Petrolane to in­ stall a 1,000-gallon fuel tank temporarily on Hanover Street Fire Chief Roger Caris said the installations have been done in the past, according to codes. The tanks will be allowed until Jan. 28, and Petrolane may come to the council on that date to ask for more time. • Approved a request from the Thornapple Arts Council for a five-year rather than a three-year lease renewal for a building at Fish Hatchery Park. The extra two years will allow the Arts Council a better chance of securing grants. The lease now will expire on Dec. 31, 1995. • Approved a request from Police Chief Jerry Sarver for expenses to attend the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police Mid-Winter Training Conference in Lansing. • Received proposed Ordinance No. 236, which deals with revisions to the zoning or­ dinance. The measure, which was suggested by Professional Code Inspectors and by a planner, will sit on the table for two weeks before it is subjected to a vote of the council Jan. 14. Councilman Frank Campbell said he al­ ready has problems with the proposed ordi­ nance. "There's a lot of big city ideas in here," he said. "I’m not for it." • Received three proposed ordinances, Nos. 237, 238 and 239, dealing with the BOCA Fire Prevention Code, the Basic Housing Code and BOCA Basic Building Code. The three ordinances are updated and adopted every three years, according to Mayor Pro Tern David Jasperse, who chaired the meeting in the absence of Mayor Mary Lou Gray. • Approved requests frera the Barry County Intermediate School District and the Hastings Area School system ta have winter taxes col­ lected at the same rate as before. The city collects half of the school taxes in the summer and the other half during the win­ ter to help schools avoid borrowing money against anticipated state aid payments. The rate the city charges is 16 cents per parcel to the BISD and SI.51 per parcel to the Hastings school district Campbell suggested the city charge a little more for the tax collection services "I think it's time to up the ante a little bit," he said, adding that the city's expenses have increased recently. But Cusack said the city is not collecting for the schools at a loss. "We're collecting taxes and sending out no­ tices anyway,” he said. Spencer suggested negotiating a price in­ crease next year. "Whether it's $10 or $50, we still have to collect," said Jasperse. • Received and placed on file the annual re­ port from the Michigan Municipal Workers Compensation Fund and the annual business report of the Mid-Counties Employment & Training Consortium. Moves announced to City Council Americable to start in spring; Triad announces basic rate hike J-Ad Graphics News Service The two cable firms that will compete for business in Hastings starting next year made annopnpqHcnts last " One was about a rate increase for basic ser­ vices and the other was about the newest competitor planning to Cegin work on a new system in the spring. • ’ Triad CATV, the existing cable service in the city, has sent out notices to customers and the City Council that its basic rate will go from $9.50 to $10.50 per month. There will be no increase in other Triad service. Meanwhile, Americable International, which won a court battle to do business in the city, sent a letter to the council to an­ nounce that it will begin construction of a cable system in the spring of 1991. In the letter from Triad, company officials pointed out that its rates have not been in­ creased in more than five years. "It has always been Triad's policy to keep the basic rate as low as possible and let the subscriber choose what additional channels he wants," the letter stated. "In 1987 alone, the cable industry raised the basic rate by 37 per­ cent The national average now is about $18. So Triad is well below the national average." Officials contended that its premium rates also are lower. The letter added, "The city's granting a sec­ ond franchise (to Americable) has caused trouble and delayed Triad’s fiber construction, which will provide you with the possibility of 100-plus channels. Americable will be limited to 54 channels because their system will be aluminum cable and has'ltij l^ftit? Their rate roribasic.scrvice is $12.9$£98-8 Charles Hermanowski of Americable said in his letter that because Triad is using the majority of utility poles in the city, utility companies will have to move their cables on each pole to create sufficient room for Americable's construction. Hermanowski said that in Charlotte, an­ other city in which it is competing for busi­ ness, Triad is using only 20 percent of the utility poles and the remaining 80 percent of the construction is underground. "Extensive make ready (moving of cables) will not be necessary in Charlotte as in Hastings," he said in the letter. "Due to easy access to the utility poles, the winter con­ struction will begin in Charlotte." Americable is competing for business with Triad in Charlotte, Hastings, Marshall and Albion. "The quality of service to be provided to the City of Hastings will be the same as in the other communities, although the number of channels may vary," Hennanowsi said in his letter. “The City of Marshall has over 48 channels because the headend site also serves the City of Albion, passing over 7,000 homes. In the City of Hastings, the headend would service less than 3,000 passings. The channel lineup for the City of Hastings has not been finalized, it will start with a mini­ mum of 36 •channels?' * * Hastings Mayor Pro Tern David Jaserse, after reading Hermanowski's letter, said he is concerned about Hastings having fewer chan­ nels than Marshall and Albion. "Personally, that explanation doesn’t make a lot of sense to me," he said at the Dec. 26 Hastings City Council meeting. Hermanowski's communication added that rate increases from program suppliers may in­ crease slightly the monthly rate. The City Council more than a year ago granted Americable a franchise in Hastings, but Triad sought and won a temporary injunc­ tion. The matter went to U.S. District Judge Benjamin Gibson in December 1989, when he ruled that Americable could not be denied the franchise to compete for business in the city. Triad appealed to the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which last fall affirmed Gibson s de­ cision, finally allowing Americable to do business in the city. Hermanowski concluded in his letter, "I am sorry the construction and cable television service could not begin any sooner in the City of Hastings as Americable, the City Council and the residents had hoped for, how­ ever, the litigation prevented it." Chamber pres, sees continued growth by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer New Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce President Thomas Kaufman sees Hastings at the beginning of a major growth period. "With the Grand Rapids corridor opening up, the number of businesses and the type of merchandise they sell, this is a really exciting time for Hastings,” said Kaufman. During the next year, it will be important for business people of Hastings to work together and devise an overall strategy for growth and expansion, he said. Kaufman, 32, has been active in the chamber since 1987, when he became the director of public affairs at Pennock Hospital. He and his wife, Sandy, moved to Yankee Springs from Indianapolis ir. 1987. The Kauf­ mans have two daughters. Jessica. 3, and Emily, 1. Kaufman said he was impressed with Hastings the first time he visited. “It was a Sunday and I needed some parts, I thought I wouldn’t be able to find anything," he said. “But I went to the hardware store, found what I was looking for, the people were helpful and the prices were better than what you could find somewhere else." Kaufman said that supporting local businesses and industries is the key to the con­ tinued growth and success of Hastings. See CHAMBER, Page 10 Tom Kauffman, 1991 president of the Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce, stands in front of the chamber office. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 3, 1991 Support group needed for U.S. soldiers lieuiioiiil To the Editor: By Jan. 15. there will be approximately 400,000 U.S. soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines in the Persian Gulf area in support of Operation Desert Shield. Seventy-one Service to Military and other Red Cross support personnel are now with our forces, on the ground to handle emergency communications and health and comfort ser­ vices for the troops. More are being assigned over the holidays and into January 1991. The American public has shown over­ whelming support of our active duty and reservist men and women and their families who are making tremendous sacrifices for all of us. Tons upon tons of mail, packages, com­ fort kits and other donated items have been received by, and are awaiting shipment to overseas personnel. While these gifts and letters of support rein­ force our commitment to their efforts and well being, their main concern is the welfare of the families left behind. Any veteran will tell you the same thing. Many active duty service families will ac­ tually lose income as a result of being transferred to the Gulf region. While they begin drawing "hazardous duty pay" and family separation allowances, many will lose $5.91 per day in commuted rations. Called-up reservists families may experience a marked reduction in income if the member stays on active duty for a lengthy period, especially when being called up in pay grades E-2 through E-5. Many other factors are involved, including the size of the family, present civilian income, number of breadwinners in the family, mortgae and insurance, etc. The most important thing that we can do, as a community effort, is to ensure that these families are taken care of, and to make sure our servicemen and women know that we arc ready to help, should it be needed. The local chapter of the American Red Recall in Prairieville a misdirected exercise Prairieville Township residents soon will deal with an electoral exercise that is perhaps one of the most misdirected processes in a democracy. Prairieville soon will have to decide whether or not to recall at least three members of its Township Board. A Special Elections Board is meeting today to decide the date of a vote, and it is likely that it will be held Tuesday, Feb. 26. Recalls too often have been bitter and personal attacks on elected officials for a variety of reasons, and it appears that Prairieville's will not be different. They have a tendency to divide communities and they too often are a waste of taxpayers' dollars. The process of recall was a product of the Progressive Era at the tum of the last century. It was a reform measure that gave the people the power to remove public officials for a variety of reasons. Unfortunately, these reasons now are so varied that they can result in electoral necktie parties. The most famous recall efforts occurred recently in two Michigan State Senate districts, where Senators were removed because they had voted for a state income tax increase. The two were thrown out of office by an angry constituency for voting their consciences on a difficult question. They were removed for taking an unpopular stand. Looking back, many now realize that increasing that income tax bailed Michigan out of an economic crisis. The increase finally was rolled back in 1986. But the two senators who took the unpopular stands were subjected to the humiliation of being removed by an electorate that wanted "no new taxes," regardless of the need. At local levels recalls have ground township governments to a halt amid the furor of controversy. That is what will happen if voters choose to recall Prairieville Township Supervisor Roy Reck, Clerk Janet Emig and Treasurer Darlene Vickery. A successful recall will result in a temporary period in which a township government will be unable to function until another special election or two can be held to determine the removed officials' successors. This would occur at a time the township could not afford an interruption in service. Townships have to deal with important budget matters and other business in the spring, but if three board members are recalled, there won't even be a quorom. If officials are recalled, then perhaps a special primary election will be necessary and then a general election. All three will cost the taxpayers money, perhaps as much as $5,000 to $6,000. And for what? At the core of the recall movement is an uproar over the board's decision not to appoint the acting assistant fire chief to the fire chiefs or assistant fire chiefs position. The move, while certainly open to debate, was entirely within the board's right. Fueling the emotional apects of the recall movement is the fact that it apparendy is being left by the rejected acting firechiefs son-in-law, i tu The prt>pdhdtit$ Of retiilftfrjut! that the board's passing overtheacting fire chief lowered the fire department's morale and it acted against the firefighrers' wishes. Whether or not that is true, we are looking at the fact that public public officials are in danger of being removed simply because they may have made an unpopular decision. If we in a democratic society choose to remove public officials simply because we disagree with a move they make lawfully, we should be in for an endless series of recall elections, which ultimately would result in chaos and waste of taxpayers' dollars. The better way to go for those upset by an unpopular decision is to find viable candidates and run them against the incumbents during the election dates prescribed every four years. This wastes no taxpayer dollars and spares the community the trauma that too often is associated with such recall exercises. Recall elections should be held only when public officials abuse their offices, not when they simply make unpopular decisions. While many may believe that elections are an integral part of the democratic process, too many trips to the ballot box can destroy the very process they purport to maintain or protect. And they can create a wasteland of public officials who are too timid to make tough and necessary choices for fear of being thrown out of office. The view from here is that though their decision is open to question, the Prairieville Township officials have done nothing illegal or improper. Recalling them will do nothing but create a bigger mess for local government in that township. If these Prairieville officials' decision to appoint a different official than the one recommended by the department was wrong, then make them explain and stand by that decision in the next election in August 1992. Kindness isn’t starting a new religion ^1^ Banner) In past times, professional sports teams have wanted the loyalty of the paying public. The fans have generated the revenue for the Tigers, Lions. Pistons and Red Wings. Now, it seems with the big television revenue packages, the Detroit teams have issued a new policy, "Let’s let them eat cake!” With the recent firing of Tiger radio broad­ caster Ernie Harwell, the fans are finally wak­ ing up to this new policy. Loyalty apparently has no place in sports. Fans, you are the victims of a crime by those teams. The management continually ponders ways to lower attendance in their stadiums. When was the last time the teams said that the ticket prices will remain the same? Have the Tigers, Lions and Red Wings fielded the best possible teams available? Have the Pistons really promoted the future by deciding that “three-peat” is the ultimate goal? The recent firing of Tigers’ radio broad­ caster Ernie Harwell is the most recent sign that if the fans want him, then he goes. In my view, the Tigers’ organization was totally in error to fire him. Mr. Harwell, in his long record of loyal service, deserved a better fate. The fans have expressed their thoughts and opinions. But all of this is falling on deaf ears. Fans, it’s time for you to stand up for yourselves. It’s time to stand up for your own fiscal management. Let’s learn to do without attending a game with the Tigers, or the Red Wings, or the Pistons, or the Lions. The power is in numbers; fans, it’s time to solidly commit to boycotting all Tigers, Lions, Pistons, Red Wings games. Don’t buy any Domino’s pizzas. Little Caesar’s pizzas, don’t watch or subscribe to PASS cable. Don’t listen to WJ.R. radio. It’s time to write the teams to tell them of your own boycott plans. So to all organiza­ tions that charter excursions trips to games, forget it. Fans, tell people like Tiger President ‘Bo’ Schembechler that he was wrong to predict that the fans will still tum out. Maybe then, the Silverdome, Palace, Cobo Arena and Tiger Stadium can be replaced by parking lots or something that truly fits the needs of the general public. If loyalty doesn’t count for much, then how come the Tigers can be purchased for $54 million in 1984? Now, just six years later, the asking price is between $90 and $100 million. I’ll bet a large part of that capital gain was the attendance factor. Stand up for yourself this time, and "say no" to the sports teams in Detroit. They ob­ viously don’t need the paying public or they would make us so very welcome. Stephen Jacobs Hastings Support the Prairieville officials To the Editor: I live and work in Prairieville Township in Barry County. When I moved here I began purchasing a home and business, which has required contact with the township officials. I have also been a member of the Township Planning and Zoning Commission for two years. There is now in progress a recall campaign against Township Supervisor Roy Reck, Clerk Jan Emig and Treasurer Darlene Vickery. As a citizen, businessman and pro­ perty owner, I have found these officials to be helpful and courteous. As a member of the township committee. I have worked closely with the supervisor, Mr. Reck. He has con­ sistently impressed me as knowledgeable and conscientious. The recall campaign has been instigated by relatives and friends of the previous fire chief, who are upset that he was not reappointed to the position by the Board of Trustees. It is bad enough to take care of township business, especially in these times of increased budgci pressures, without unnecessary distractions. But now that a recall election is to be held, I urge the citizens of Prairieville Township to support these honest and decent people. Defeat the recall and let Mr. Reck, Mrs. Emig and Mrs. Vickery get on with their jobs. Dr. Kenneth M. Komheiser Plainwell Who’s No. 1 college grid team? Devoted to the interests of Berry County since 1856 The smoke has cleared from the vast array of bowl games that invaded our televisions Tuesday, leaving Colorado, Georgia Tech and Miami staking their claims for the mythical national collegiate football championship. Who do you think is No. 1? published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President Stephen Jacobs Treasurer To the Editor: People often comment on how Christ and Christian ethics are missing in our society, even in the churches. Jeff Kaczmarczyk’s column on “old-time religion” takes up the old refrain: The church is not doing its job. Mr. Kaczmarczyk states that disagreements over religious beliefs and church creeds have clouded God’s true message that we should love one another, or, as Mr. Kaczmarczyk translates it. we should just "be nice to people." Kindness, Kaczmarczyk expounds, will be the basis of his new religion — the Church of the “Really Nifty Altruists." Yet, Kaczmarczyk, the founder of the “RNA" church, immediately contradicts himself by being unkind to churches in general and several different religions in par? licuiar, and by implication, those who supportthem. , In his search forf a “kinder, gentler” religion, Kaczmarczyk belittles the existing church and every religion he can bring to mind. In his search for kindness, Kaczmarc­ zyk ignores all the good and the kindness churches do all year long. Two examples of kindness in practice are Mother Teresa on a worldwide level and Love Inc. on the local level. Kindness is alive in the church community. I suspect Mr. Kaczmarczyk learned about kindness in one of the churches he criticizes. He also ignores the comfort and joy people draw from the church, causing them to be kinder to everyone. Instead he focuses on the imperfections of the church. Yes, we should be kinder. Churches are not perfect, they are made up of people, not saints. But do not go to the trouble of establishing a new religion, Mr. Kaczmarczyk, there is no need. Let us stop unkindly criticizing and in­ stead emphasize the good that churches repre­ sent and the kindness it inspires. And let us be nice to people. Sincerely. John G. Robinson Middleville Susan Krause Iron Mountain, MI 04756774 Two disturbing phone calls were received at the chapter last week. In both cases, the families of reservists were concerned that their spouses and sons would not receive regular active duty benefits if they had to take emergency leave after being called up. They w-re told that they had to have 180 days of ac­ tive support before being eligible for active duty benefits. That is absolutely NOT TURE. A reservist, while called to active duty, receives the exact same benefits, pay, leave, etc., as any active duty service member. A reservist, who is granted emergency leave does not lose any benefit whatsoever. The 180-day active duty requirement is a Veteran's Administration minimum requirement for VA benefits after discharge and has nothing to do with a reser­ vist’s benefits while on active duty. We wonder hew many other families out there are confused and don’t know who to call for help. If you would like to help us form a support group, call the office Monday through Thurs­ day from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 945-2816 after 5 p.m. We will offer our offices and pro­ vide any administrative support available as part of our Service to Military and Families program. Our foremost concern at the chapter is to ensure that no one becomes homeless or that their family routine is not overly disrupted as a direct result of the call-up. Don Turner, Dir. The fans: are they wanted? To the Editor: (Additional Letters on Page 5) Cross has set aside an area of the offices, with all the materials and administrative support necessary to work with support groups and others who would like to help. Ideally, this group would consist of representatives from other veterans' organizations and family members of service members. The local chapter can also help with direct emergency communications services through our Service to Military program. A committee, made up of a cross section of volunteers from veterans groups and organizations who presently provide service to veterans and active duty personnel, would be a giant head start in a support program. With representation from many agencies and groups, all of the potential resources could be identified. This would greatly help affected families in the county and at the very least, would educate everyone as to where to tum when help is needed. There are many government and private agencies, groups, organizations and others who provide services, including the VA, American Red Cioss. various military relief societies and retired veterans societies, VFW. American Legion, Veteran’s Trust, Soldier’s and Sailors Relief and others. The various organizations’ programs are different in scope, require varying eligilibity re­ quirements, use different forms and pro­ cedures, etc. This becomes very confusing at times and especially affects reservists, who are not used to dealing with many groups and programs. John Jacobs Vice President Frederic Jacobs Secretary Newsroom David T. Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Todd Tubergen (Sports Editor) Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Sue Hinckley Sandra Ponsetto Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.- noon. Larry Seymour (Saias Managar) Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Phyllis Bowers Art Stauffer, Hastings: Perry Hardin, Hastings: Subscription Rates: Si3 per year in Barry County $15 per yea*- in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere “Notre Dame. They played the strongest schedule.’’ “Georgia Te~h. They have the best record.” POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) Jean Gallup, Irving Township: “Who cares?” Leonard Standler, Hastings: Dale Loveland. Lake Odessa: Doug Lydy, Hastings: “Michigan State. They are the home team.” “Michigan. They didn’t have the chance to play any of the top teams.” “Colorado. They were No. 1 and they didn’t lose to Notre Dame.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 3, 1991 — Page 5 From Time to Time... By Esther Walton The last three months of 1940 Three City Council voted to buy a new fire truck in 1940, but the war in­ tervened and no new truck was bought until 1947. They had previously bought this 1936 Studebaker, and that, with the 1919 LaFrance, had to do. The world edged further toward war in the last three months of 1940. The Selective Ser­ vice law, better known as the “draft,” began duties of registering the young men. Locally, the news that would affect most in the area was paving highways between major cities. Until this time all major roads between Kalamazoo, Battle Creek and Grand Rapids were dirt roads. In the Oct. 3, 1940. issue of the Banner. M-43 in the Village of Woodland was paved for .83 of a mile in the village. It was noted that the paving was part of the M-43 paving project from Kalamazoo to Lansing. The Hastings City Council voted to buy a new fire truck to replace the old La France. The apprentice training program at Hastings High School also made news. It was in its third year and the need for it was ap­ parent. Increased demands for instruction in the metal trades, machinist trade, foundry practice, pattern making, drafting, meat cut­ ting, dry good sales, retail grocery, gas sta­ tion sales and service, and dry cleaning were noted. This training program is now called work study. Some people who made news were Leslie Engian. who opened a new gnu* and.bean elcvitor in the old C.K. & S. freight depot; Gladion M. Barnes, a Hastings High School graduate who was promoted to rank of brigadier general; the Hon. Ellis Faulkner of Delton, who was the speaker at Rotary Club, and spoke on some of the problems that con­ fronted his committee, the legislature and law that needed to be enacted. The Oct. 10 news featured the book fair and called it a success, with 7,103 people atten­ ding. The "new books for old” campaign the previous spring collected a total of 108.991 old books. On the basis of one-for-five, the Kellogg Foundation distributed 21,798 new books in Barry County. The Hastings Commercial Club and the Michigan Tourist and Resort Association worked out several color tours through Barrv County. The tours ran from Oct. 12-26. Three tours started from Hastings and one from Middleville. One tour went to Yankee Springs and another to Charlton Park, along the Thor­ napple River. The running of dog trials here seemed to be a common practice during the 1940s. The Wolverine Beagle Club sponsored the 20th annual Licensed A.K.C. Field Trials here. Mrs. Alma Fingleton bought out the interest of Mrs. Mamie Schader in the Bonnet & Gown Shop. The Bonnet and Gown Shop was a ladies’ dress shop. (In the last 50 years, from 1940 to 1990, the locally owned and operated dress shops and men's clothing stores have all closed and are no longer in business. Thirty years ago, there were five or six of these speciality stores up and down main street. With the end of 1990. the last of these locally owned stores closed their doors. Their demise is due to higher costs of buying for smaller stores and larger wholesale discounts given to volume buying.) The Board of Supervisors, now called the Board of Commissioners, was being petition­ ed by the community, asking that the county provide for the construction of a suitable fire­ proof building in Charlton Park, in which to house the relics of the pioneers and Indian days of this county. The Banner was behind this petition drive, and was »he drop-off place for the petitions. Nearby. Camp Custer in Battle Creek im­ proved its landing field, and included in the money from that grant was S5.000 set aside for a landing field at Hastings. The Draft law was being enacted, and each county had to have a location for the young men to register. So Barry County designated the county clerk’s office and the township of­ fices. World War II was moving closer to home and Dr. Russell Seibert talked to Rotary about Hitler and how he sought to destroy liberty. The Michigan Avenue bridge was discussed in the Oct. 17 issue of the paper. The study on the bride determined it was more than 40 years and old and not constructed for buses and truck traffic. Problems of the bridge be­ ing too narrow for the heavier traffic to tum were also cited. It took another eight years to build the bridge. The County Road Commission, in its an­ nual report, told of black topping and improv­ ing 10 miles of township roads. The beagle trials ended in success, with the largest entry list in the history of the club. The most controversial bill being discussed in Lansing was the Civil Service legislation for state employees. Rep. Ellis Faulkner of Delton was against it. He felt it was wrong to fix ay hours and deny the boss the right to discharge the employee. It passed without his approval. Locally, the County Board received 1,200 names on petitions asking for a fireproof building at Charlton Park suitable to house the relics of. Indian and Pioneer days. In other business the supervisors were com­ mended for paying to pave the Yankee Spr­ ings road. The last week of October’s news was the annual city-wide Children’s Halloween Party, sponsored by the Commercial Club. Among the activities was the soap painting of downtown windows that were to be judged by a committee. During the parade, a judging committee of local businessmen selected the most outstanding costumes and awarded prizes. The American Legion Post No. 45 also announced its Armistice Day parade. The news taking most of the paper was the listing of the approximate thousand young men for the draft and their draft numbers as drawn. The first week, of November the paper an­ nouncedthat Royal Coach, a new (business in town, was now employing 35 people. The Ci­ ty of Hastings reported 20 blocks or 1 !4 miles of black top, along with curb and gutter, were done. It projected the same amount to be done in 1941. Armistice Day plans were completed for Nov. 11. All Veterans of Foreign Wars, W.R.C. (the writer does not know what the WRC means, but it may be what we now call the Spanish American War), and one Civil War gentleman, T O. Webber, along with the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Campfire Girls the junior and senior high bands were to march from the county garage (now the city garage on the comer of Boltwood and State Streets) to Central Auditorium. There an address by Kim Sigler would cap the event. Elections were held this year and the headlines showed the then Republican bent of the newspaper: "Willkie and Dickinson trail in the state, Barry County solid Republican.” Actually buried down in the news was “Roosevelt wins third term." Hastings citizens voted for a non-partisan city election and got rid of the Democratic and Republican labels for city business. Under 50 years ago was this tidbit: “A new roof has been put on what is called the Courthouse. The root cost more than the building is worth. ’ ’ The Nov. 14 issue announced the convening of Circuit Court with "no criminal cases, and the usual number of divorces." The Ag-HE exposition opened at the Hastings High School gym. The young men with draft numbers 1-50 were sent questionnaires by the draft board. The gearing up for war also affected development and improvement of the road systems. M-37 between Middleville and the Kent county line was considered valuable because the road connected Battle Creek and Grand Rapids, Battle Creek having Camp Custer, an Army base. The article called the road a "military road." On a more local note, the rain disrupted the Armistice Day parade, but the program was held in the Central Audi orium. Letters from the front became a by-line feature of the paper, publishing letters from people who were living overseas and part of the war in progress. The Nov. 21 edition announced that only 69 aliens have registered with the post office under a new law that required all foreigners to be regstered so the government would know where they lived. Part of this was fear that these people would harm the citizens of the United States. The city decided to honor the first two call­ ed up for the draft. a parade exactly like the one set up for Armistice Day was to be held with a speaker and a proper ceremony. Archie McDonald announced his candidacy for office of Circuit Judge in Barry and Eaton counties. He stated that he was only doing it because Judge McPeek had definitely stated he would ncr run again. A huge storm ripped through southwest Michigan and the Windstorm Company pro­ cessed more than 10.000 claims. An Allegan County rural school with children still inside was destroyed by the storm. The Kellogg Foundation stepped in and sent the children to Clear Lake to camp and have school there unil other arrangements could be made. The end of November brought Christmas into the news. Plans for Christmas decora­ tions on downtown streets were made. But even this cheery time of the year was damaged by the sending off to service of Barry County’s first two draft choices. Clifford Tousley of Woodland and Donald Widng of Hastings. The State Conservation Department an­ nounced public hunting on 3,291 acres of land in Barry County. More acres were being readied for future years. A Banner in December 1940 announced that E.W. Bliss would add 100 feet to the length of its factory and cover it with porcelain faced brick to match the rest of the building. The downtown merchants decorated their windows for Christmas and held a contest. Each window held one object with a numeral on it. People were to guess the total prices of all the items marked in the various windows the winner would win S10 (which today would be about $100). Col. Tyden was decorated with the Royal Order by the King of Sweden, said the Banner of Dec. 12th. He was honored for his help in establishing the Swedish-American musuem. A name change was in order for the Com­ mercial Club. Starting the first of the new year the Commercial Club would become the Chamber of Commerce. The I.O.O.F. planned its annual Children’s Christmas party for Dec. 23. A free movie and treats at the Odd Fellows Hall were the highlights. Santa Claus’ arrival was announc­ ed: He would arrive on the 1:36 p.m. train. The annual teachers’ Christmas Carol pro­ gram was announced, with Supt. D. Van Buskirk leading. A new organization was announced, the Barry County Tourist and Resort Association. Their directors were Roman Feldpausch. Vem Leary, Ralph Hess, Tom Perry (Mid­ dleville), L.E., Hines (Woodland) Ellis Faulkner (Delton), Dr. Wedel (Freeport) and Ted Reid from Thomapple Lake. The Dec. 19 issue told about the plans for Christmas baskets and that the Red Cross had exceeded its quota. One interesting item was the announcement that the city police would no longer pick up personal mail from the coffee shop and deliver it to the train. It seems that as a service for the business community, the police would pick up mail left after 5 p.m. at the coffee shop and deliver it to the 7 p.m. train. Per­ sonal mail began to be mixed in with the business mail, and soon 500 pieces of mail had to be sorted by the police and mailed. A stop was put to this practice. There was little news for the Dec. 26 paper. But among the items was a notice of a cable from Michael McPharlin, who had joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and was serving in Great Britain. The Banner announced its sixth annual Baby Contest to honor the first baby bom in the New Year. Previous babies bom were: 1936, Hazel Kidder; 1937, Patrick Taffee; 1938, Janet Thaler; 1939 Donald Falconer; and 1940, Joseph Blair. And that ends the news from 50 years ago, liMO. CORRECTION: In the Dec. 27 edition of the Banner, a cap­ tion beneath a picture of a Christmas party in­ correctly identified a local pre-school. It should have said the party was at the Happy Time Pre-school. A bad track record on Prairieville To the Editor: Congratulations, your record stands! Every story that you’ve published about the Prairieville recall effort has contained errors. The article on the front page of the Dec. 27 issue was no exception. In the article, you stated that "acting chief Ray Dunfield was not appointed to that post, nor to the assistant fire chief s position." If the truth is known, Ralph Earl was the fire chief at the time in question, and Dunfield the assistant. The Township Board reappointed Earl as chief, and followed the choice of the majority of the fire depart­ ment by appointing Kevin Tobin as assistant chief. I realize that this is a confusing issue, but printing improper information only confuses the issue further. Also, in another article in the same issue, dealing with the top stories of 1990, you men­ tioned the Inter-Lakes Ambulance Service disbanding. The four townships involved were Barry. Hope, Orangeville and Prairieville, not Johnstown. Talks were held with these four townships to try to save the service, and the results were as follows: Orangeville did indeed hook-up with Wayland Ambulance. However it was Barry Township that opted to go with Gull Lake Ambulance Service, and it was Hope and Prairieville townships that formed the new Delton Am­ bulance Service. Poor Johnstown Township had nothing to do with Inter-Lakes Ambulance, nor do they have anything to do with the New Delton Am­ bulance. What a mess! Please, a lot of us depend on your paper to keep us informed. Take the time to gather fac­ tual accounts, and make sure they are printed correctly. Pat Davis Delton Nativity at courthouse not Improper To the Editor: To what has already been written regarding the nativity scene on courthouse grounds, allow me to add a couple of reasons why I believe the display is not improper on govern­ ment property. First is the issue of freedom of expression. Why are Christians singled out to be denied this First Amendment guarantee? It is this right that enables the soapbox orator, for ex­ ample, to stand on the sidewalks (public pro­ perty) of our cities to proclaim as freely the profound convictions of a burdened soul, as the subtle musings of a wistful mind. And who among us assumes that this by necessity im­ plies government support of whatever cause is being espoused? Second is the significance of the nativity as a historic symbol. It is an appropriate reminder of the origin of Christmas, no more, no less. It appears that, to some people’s thinking, it is proper for government to declare Christmas a national holiday, but not to let on as to why it came into being. If we are to be considered in guaranteeing separation of church and state, then let government get out of the business of supporting Christmas as a holiday with all of its festive and financial amenities for all citizens. It is true that courts have frequently ruled against Christians, ostensibly to "safeguard religious freedoms," but our larger sister city to the north, it is noted, recently allowed a memorah to be displayed on public property. Now that has more the sound of safeguarding religious freedom for all than does the denial of a creche on the courthouse lawn. Respectfully, J.G. DenHartog, M.D. Hastings Charlton Park does an excellent job To the Editor: In early December my wife, 4-year-old daughter and I visited Charlton Park during its "Of Christmas Past" program. Though our formal study of history ended years ago while in college, we share a conti­ nuing interest of the past involving people, events, places and everyday life. Our travels have taken us to Civil War battlefields and plantations in the South. We have visited historic sites in Michigan as well. Most impressive are those places where history "comes alive” through the use of working craftspcrsons and knowledgeable guides such as Greenfield Village and Col­ onial Williamsburg. The historic village Charlton Park is one of those places. Their celebration of the Christmas season, which includes "handson” experiences for visitors, .uch as dipping candles and painting cookie ornaments, pro­ vided my wife and I a chance to share and hopefully impart our interest in history to our daughter. Diane Szewczyk Smith, park director, and her staff of volunteers who make Charlton Park the historic resource it is are to be com­ mended for doing an excellent job. It is a place we will want to visit again. Clyde J. Robinson Battle Creek Is race of a subject relevant? To the Editor: News Briefs Blood drives start new year Red Cross blood drives in two Barry County communities, Delton and Nashville, will help usher in the new year. One will be held from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, at the St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Delton. The other is scheduled for 12:30 to 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, at the Nashville Baptist Church, comer of Washington and Phillips streets. Rep. Hilleaonds to speak Friday Paul Hillegonds, Minority Leader in the Michigan House of Representatives, will be the guest speaker for the next “First Friday Lunch and Learn" pro­ gram in Hastings Jan. 4. Hillegonds, a Republican, who will begin serving his seventh term in the State House next month, will talk about the new Legislature, the new governor, John Engler, and the challenges they face as they begin a new session. Expected to be included in Hillegonds' talk will be some perspectives on the state budget deficit, education financing and tax reform. Hillegonds, who lives in Laketown Township near Saugatuck in Allegan County, represents the 54th District, which includes all of that county and two townships. Thomapple and Yankee Spr­ ings, in Barry County. He was first elected to the State House in 1978 and he was selected House Minority Leader in 1986. He also serves on the Legislative Council and Legislative Retirement Committees. The First Friday sessions are spon­ sored by the Carry County Democratic Party. They held at noon on the first Fri­ day of each month al the Thonas Jeffer­ son Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets. Those attending are encouraged to br­ ing their own lunches. Coffee and tea will be provided by the Democrats. . The program will begin at 12:05 p.m. \ and end j ;st before 1 p.m. / For 25 years or more, most newspapers have subscribed to a journalistic nicety that the race of those written about not be noted, unless race was somehow relevant to the news article. More than once I’ve noticed that you buck this bleeding heart trend. I want to commend you for not being stingy with information, though some may accuse you of racism. The problem is, you don’t go far enough. For example, in the Dec. 27 issue, you reported "... Just weeks earlier, a Surpeme Court decision forced a new sentence for the young black man, but Judge Richard Shuster wasn’t backing down an inch...” Shouldn’t this sentence include a reference to Judge Shuster being an "old white man”? Just wondering. K. Wayne Smith Editor’s Note: We believe the photograph of Judge Shuster above the story in question gave the reader a sufficient idea of his ap­ pearance. Otherwise, how could you have known he is "an old white man.” Road cutback makes no difference To the Editor: Recently, I’ve read a lot of controversy on the Road Commission millage that was turned down by the people. Well, I waited until the weather got bad to judge one way or the other as to if the County Road Commission should get their money. After this last week, I feel they have been getting paid too much. I drive the back roads to work and I feel they are no different than when the county had the money. They arc still slippery, icy and very snow covered. Sincerely, Debra James Hastings REACH THE IMPORTANT WEEKEND MARKET! Advertise Each Week In... The Hastings Banner Your Hometown, Barry County Newspaper Cail 948-8051 for Advertising Assistance Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as , expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: •Make your letter brief and to the point. •Leiters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. •Writers must include their signature, address and phone number The water's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. ' •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters tnLetters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml <19058 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 3, 1991 Word dishonour list announced for’91 Headquarters for Big Wheel announce closing of 11 stores by Shelly Sulser and the Associated Press Fishers Big Wheel Inc. will close 11 of its nearly 100 discount department stores, a newspaper reported Friday, but according to local store manager Ray Sopha, the Hastings branch will stay open. "We’re in fine shape," said Sopha Wednesday. Outlets in Charlotte, Coldwater and Bad Axe, along with at least two stores in Ohio, have been given the axe by cor­ porate headquarters, according to Sopha. An unidentified spokeswoman in the company's human resources department confirmed the move to close oilier stores to the New Castle, Pa. News. Attempts to learn further details were unsuccessful. SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. (AP) _ Don't tell Lake Superior Stale word­ smiths, "if you will," that you "proactively" "parented" your "two twins." Those words and phrases made the school's annual New Year's Dishonour List of Words Banished from the English Language for Mis-, Mai- or Overuse as Well as General Uselessness. Company President Bob Sloan and a vice president, Regis Carrozza, were unavailable for comment until next week. But according to Sopha, the slipping economy is blamed as the cause. "The economy isn't real strong in a few of those areas," he said. One of the stores being closed is in New Castle, the western Pennsylvania city where the chain is based. The com­ pany placed a full-page advertisement with the paper announcing the store's closing and an inventory clearance. Fishers Big Wheel reported sales of $150 million in 1988, the most recent year for which figures were available. The company listed about 3,000 employ­ ees at the time. The list is compiled by readers and lis­ teners who contribute examples of grammatical atrocities from the press, ra­ dio, television and their own conversa­ tions. "Rocket scientist," "scenario," "cut a deal," and "venue," should be eliminated entirely, the school said in a prepared news release. And "myself is misused so frequently as a reflexive pronoun that it has made the list for more than a decade. For example, 'Please see Mr. Keating or myself for any large unsecured Ioan that you need," should be "See Charles Keating Jr. or me." "Faux pearls or diamonds with a cer­ tificate of authenticity,” was the top oxymoron, finishing ahead of "partial re­ lease," and "student-athlete." 'If you will" was submitted by Adam Klafta of San Diego, Calif., who termed it "a most painful, earsplitting speech af­ fectation." And Lucinda Gangler of Durand won­ dered where else a "center median," could be. John Brown of Mansfield, Ohio, com­ plained about such real-estate phrases as handyman special, which he maintains translates to "condemned." Another Ohios/ le Johnson of Cincinnati, suggested banning "creative differences." The phrase is "Hollywoodspeak for *We hated each other's guts,"' he said. In the redundancies department, Michelle Mooney of Los Angeles sub­ mitted this one: "Non-essential govern­ ment workers." And Shirice Vale of Metairie, La., noted that two twins adds up to four people. The list's anonymous editors called for urgent action against the phrase "dead meat," a peeve contributed by Margaret Dechant of Newberry. "Meat means edible flesh," the editors said. "Only cannibals are known to find fresh flesh to be edible. We don’t have dead meatballs oi dead meat loaf, and the supermarkets don't advertise their 'dead meat department.'" We begin a New Year TOGETHER of Barry County. We remain dedicated residents, businesses City Officials ... Mary Lou Gray Barry County Board of Commissioners ... Mayor — City cf Hastings Marge Radant Jerry Sarver District No. 1 Chief of Police — City of Hastings Robert Wenger Roger Caris Distria No. 2 Fire Chief — City of Hastings Mike F. Smith Sharon Vickery District No. 3 Clerk — City of Hastings Orvin Moore Jane Barlow District No. 4 Treasurer — City of Hastings Ted McKelvey Mike Klovanich Distria No. 5 Director of Public Services and City Engineer Hastings City Council ... Linda Watson Ethel Boze Distria No. 6 Barry County Court House Rae M. Hoare District No. 7 1st Ward Frank Campbell 1st Ward Bill Cusack 2nd Ward Assyria Township ... Nianne Jarrard Treasurer Miriam White 3rd Ward Esther Walton 4th Ward Dave Jasperse 4th Ward County Officials ... David Wood Castleton Township ... Justin Cooley Supervisor Junia Jarvie Clerk Loretta Pixley Treasurer Hastings City Hall Barry County Sheriff Sandy Schondelmayer Register of Deeds Juanita Yarger County Treasurer Barbara Forman County Abstractor James King Surveyor Dale Crowley Prosecuting Attorney Gary Holman District Court Judge Orangeville Township ... Boyce Miller Supervisor Darlene Harper Clerk Lee Cook Treasurer Fred Lewis Trustee Danny Boulter Trustee Richard Shuster Circuit Court Judge Barry County Courts and Health Building �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 3, 1991 — Page 7 New attitude tops annual lists of resolutions DETROIT (AP) _ Safe sex and a goal of eight hours of sleep are history _ the top 1991 New Year's goal is to avoid a bad attitude, the Michigan-based American Institute for Preventive Medicine says. Dr. Don Powell, president of the insti­ tute in suburban Detroit’s Southfield, said Friday the newest entry to his sixth annual 'Top Ten Healthiest Resolutions" list is to avoid psychosclosis _ a harden­ ing of the attitudes. "It's the way we view the events in life," he said. "We used to think physical fitness was from the neck down, but we now we see it as more of an integration of mind and body." Powell, author of "365 Health Hints," said working out at the gym isn't enough. "You have to look at their attitude, the way they deal with stress, whether they have a social support network, and the way they view life," he said. Stop smoking, an annual entry on the list, is the second resolution cited this year by the institute, which works with hundreds of thousands of people in more than 500 hospitals and 1.000 corpora­ tions across the United States, said Powell. But this year the list includes avoiding smokers because of potential harmful ef­ fects of passive smoke as outlined in a recent U.S. Surgeon General's report. The Tobacco Institute spokesman Thomas Lauria said Friday that would mean segregating 30 percent of the popu­ lation. "We're seeing a 90’s version of the new Some resolutions of yesteryear didn't make the top 10 this year but are still considered important, Powell said. Getting seven to eight hours of sleep each night was bumped off the list for 1991 from last year to make room for the attitude adjustment priority. The outdated resolution to avoid quack cures and won­ der drugs was dropped from the 1988 list the following year, reflecting society's focus at the time. Other past resolutions include: seeking the medicinal values of laughter; avoid­ ing loneliness; and practicing safe sex. "That's not to say safe sex isn't a criti­ cal issue in our time, too, but the mental health issues take precedent," Powell said. Powell said that sticking to all 10 res­ olutions would be a difficult feat, but segregationist," said Lauria, of the Washington, D.C.-based institute. "Imagine if you put any other group in that category, like don’t associate with Catholics. Can you imagine the outbreak that would cause?" Lauria said the list will foster unneces­ sary bad will. "These people are going to such ex­ treme lengths to make their point, they're exaggerating beyond comprehension," Lauria said. The list is compiled based on recent medical research and if followed, could add up to 20 years to a life, Powell said. Rounding out the list are: control hostil­ ity; reduce cholesterol; control blood pressure; get physical; watch weight; de­ velop a social support network; limit al­ cohol use; and buckle up seat belts. choosing a few at a time would have a rippling effect and eventually most would be accomplished. The American Medical Association ap­ plauds Powell’s efforts to make people pay attention to their health, said Dr. Dan Johnson, vice speaker of the associa­ tion's house of delegates, a policy-mak­ ing arm. "We would agree that everyone in our modem society needs to be aware of the adverse effects of stress as we seek to be competitors in life," Johnson said Friday. 'You can't control other people's ac­ tions, but you can control your own," said Joan Frank, 29, a real estate agent in suburban Detroit’s Birmingham. "It’s re­ ally important to look at things in a pos­ itive way." ...pledged to the better interests to a brighter future for all county and industrial interests. Johnstown Township ... i Rutland Township ... Verlyn Stevens Robert M. Edwards Supervisor Supervisor June Doster Dale I. Cappon Clerk Treasurer Wilma Strickland Barbara Bedford Treasurer Trustee Wendall Strickland Jerry Bradley ' aioof/!”"1U . : cr! W-5 - cWJ Baltimore Township ... Carlton'Township ... Barry County Jail Shirley Drake Keith Marlow Supervisor Trustee Theodora Soya Clerk Maple Grove Township ... Rod Crothers Patricia Newton Trustee Hope Township ... Supervisor Susie Butler Patricia Baker Supervisor Clerk Timothy Burd Shirley Case Clerk Trustee Joyce Starring Mary Jo Whitaker Treasurer Treasurer Floyd Shilton John S. Woods Trustee Trustee Charlton Park Historic Village ‘Main Street’ Court House Clock Thornapple Manor Care Facility �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 3, 1991 Oriental girl oppressed Greenman-Haas to be wed Aug. 10 Gamer and Lucille Greenman of Delton an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter, JoAnn. to Victor P. Haas. Victor is the son of Charles and Betty Haas of Delton. JoAnn is a 1985 graduate of Spring Arbor College and recent graduate of Western Michigan University receiving her degree in teaching. Victor is a 1975 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and the postmaster of the Ver­ montville Post Office. An Aug. 10th. 1991, wedding is being planned. Byrne-Boelkins to wed in August Bill and Heidi Byrne of Hastings announce the engagement of their son. David Mark, to Rhonda Sue Boelkins, daughter of Stan and Gilda Boelkins of Grand Haven. David is currently a student at the Universi­ ty of Michigan Law School and Rhonda is a graduate student at the University of Michigan School of Social Work. An Aug. 24. 1991. wedding is planned. Dear Ann Landers: I come from a very large, middle-class. Oriental family. We emigrated from Vietnam 10 years ago. As a result of that unforgettable war, the despera­ tion for freedom, being a refugee living in a foreign country with a different culture (Canada) and facing an uncertain future. I am mature beyond my years — yet I am treated like a child. All my life 1 have been an obedient, dutiful daughter. Being the youngest girl in the fami­ ly has its benefits, but there arc also many drawbacks. To explain: I am a straight-A stu­ dent. but I am not allowed to have any dates even though I am now 22. I cannot go anywhere without my mother’s permission. 1 must finish college, have a job, build a career and be what my family expects me to be. Ann. I feel like a prisoner. Being raised in an Oriental family will always assure obedient and dutiful children. My mother is very strict and domineering. I was trained to be an achiever. I am not per­ mitted to have any close friends, male or female. Consequently, I have become a loner. You’d be amazed how many Oriental children are in this same position. Please don’t suggest family counseling because that is definitely out of the question. Thank you for being a true friend in whom I can confide. Sign me — Oppressed. Repressed and Depressed in Vancouver, B.C. Dear Vancouver: With all due respect to your cultural heritage, a woman of 22 should be free to have friends, both male and female, so that she can develop culturally and emo­ tionally as well as intellectually. I urge you to discuss this problem with a professor at your school. Your mother’s life has been a very hard one and she deserves respect, but you are entitled to a life of your own and I urge you to assert yourself. Bus etiquette from driver's seat Dear Ann Landers: A while back I read a letter in your column from Sally P. in Toron­ to. She wrote about public transportation and how bus and subway passengers no longer of- Weber-Quinn to be wed in May Anne Weber and Michael Quinn are proud to announce their engagement for a May 1991 wedding. The bride, daughter of Sandra Weber of Chelsea and the late Frederick Weber is a 1985 graduate of Chelsea High Sphool and a 1989 graduate of Siena Heights College, The groom. son of.Richad .anti, Mary Quinn of Delton, is a 1981 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and a 1985 graduate of Siena Heights College. . The bride is currently a substitute teacher and is employed by Bookcrafts of Chelsea. The groom is employed by Siena Heights Col­ lege of Adrian. The two plan to reside in Adrian. Ann Landers fer their seats to the sick, elderly or handicapped. I drive a public transit bus in Edmonton. Alberta. On a subway, the operator has no contact with the passengers, so they’re on their own. But on my bus, if I have a standing load, and a person boards who should sit for any reason (pregnant, handicapped, elerly). I’ll ask if one of the kind gentlemen will offer his seat. If that approach doesn’t work, I then announce that I am not moving the bus until somebody shows the decency to make that small sacrifice. I then sit and wait until the person in need of a seat has been accom­ modated. I always thank the kind soul for be­ ing so generous and away we go. My longest waiting periods arc after I pick up a bunch of high school and university students. They are the last to give up a seat. I guess a person’s true colors show when asked to give up a little bit of cornfort for a stranger. This is probably the same all over the world. — Bus Driver in Edmonton. Dear Ed: Thanks for the commentary from the driver’s seat. Sorry to hear that the high school and university students in Edmonton need extra prodding to behave in a compassionate man­ ner. I would never have suspected this from the letters they write. Frankly, I’m puzzled. An alcohol problem? How can you help yourself or someone you love? "Alcoholism: How to Recognize it. How to Deal With It, How to Conquer It" will give you the answers. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Alcohol, do Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. 111. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.45.) COPYRIGHT 1991 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE, INC. Childs-Binkowski plan March wedding Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Childs of Vermont­ ville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Karmen Kristine, to Scott Binkowski, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Binkowski of Hastings and Patricia Binkowski of Lansing. Karmen is a 1987 graduate of Lakewood High School and a 1990 graduate of Lansing Community College. She is currently employed^hhfCffirjen’s &. Baits Certified Shorthar^FRfcpflrtbrs in Battle\?reek. Scott is a 1986 graduate of Lakewood High School and is currently employed with E.W. Bliss in Hastings. A March 23, 1991, wedding is being planned. Two Hastings natives, Richard Cotant (left) and Bruce Smith, both will retire Friday after 38 years of service at Kellogg’s in Battle Creek. A double retirement party has been scheduled for 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at the com­ pany’s cafeteria. Cotant, who now lives in Battle Creek, and Smith both started work at Kellogg on the same day. Joneses celebrate 40th anniversary Bednarz-Landon exchange wedding vows William Bednarz and Pamela Landon ex­ changed vows on Nov. 3 at the Hastings First United Methodist Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Landon. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Bednarz of Grand Rapids. Matron of honor was Evonne (Neeb) Liv­ ingston. Bridemaid was Heidi Raffler. Best man was Dan Bednarz and groomsman was John Bednarz. Ushers were Donald Lan­ don and Randy Bednarz and junior ushers were Jason Raffler and Adam Raffler. Junior flower girl was Jessica Landon and ringbearer was Nickolis Paesons. Flower girls were Kayla Landon and Kimberly Paesons. Serving as master and mistress of ceremony were Ronald and Marquita Landon. A reception was held at N. of C.H. Out-of-town guests were from Washington. Marshall. Tawas City. Flint. Ludington and Owosso. The bride and groom now reside in Grand Rapids. Marriage Licenses told James Gilbreth Schneberger. Texas and Anna Jean Gemrich. Texas. R. chard Scon Jordan, Hastings and Beverly Jane McCarty. New Jersey. Richard Lee Norton, Jr, Nashville and Rhonda Audry Lawrence. Nashville. Dale Brent Hayward, Delton and Karla DeAnn Glenn. Delton. Donald Lee Flory, Nashville and Deborah Sue Harmon. Nashville. Eugene Otto Bargenquast. Colorado and Marcia Gail Blake. Colorado. NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE Dear Ann Landers: I was a happy, con­ tented woman until five years ago. This is old news now. but it continues to cause pain and embarrassment. I found out that my husband was exposing himself to our next-door neighbor while I was pregnant with our second child. She became frightened and reported him to the police. I was shocked and total’y devastated. I had two small children aud fett that I had no choice but to forgive him and go on. No one told me about the potential dangers of this sickness. Our relationship was badly damaged and I have been an emotional wreck ever since I found out. I try to forget, but we still live next door to these people and it’s a continual source of anguish and humiliation for me. I cannot look the woman in the eye and try to avoid her whenever possible. It does not seem to faze my husband in the least. He flatly refuses to move. We finally separated last year but we’ve been back and forth with each other six times. Guess who buckles under? Me. During the course of our separation my story became known to family members and professionals. I now know that this problem requires intense therapy and sometimes even that fails to set things right. My husband refuses to have therapy. The more I’m around him, the more I feel that something isn’t right. My problem is that I can’t seem to make it emotionally without this man even though I don’t have any real feel­ ings for him. I believe strongly in family life and he is a wonderful father. If I can’t life without him, how can I live with him? — Desperate in a Southern City. Dear Southern City: Sony, I have no magic wand handy, dear. What you have described will require a lot of hard work on your part. Get into counseling and find out why you are so dependent on a man you do not love and cannot respect. When you find out more about yourself you will be in a better position to either kick your husband out permanently or make an accommodation and learn to live with him peacefully. Travel tough for pacemaker Starting and ending together Duane and Maxine (Christiansen) Jones of 2340 E. Dowling Road, Hastings, celebrated their 40th anniversary Dec. 24 at the home of their son in Colorado Springs, Colo. Their children are Larry and Patricia (Gabriel) Jones of Colorado Springs, Curtis and Linda (Jones) Henion of Durango. Colo., Gary and Shirley (Newton) Jones of Hastings, and Kenneth and Cynthia (McMillen) Jones of Houston, Texas. They also have eight grandchildren. Duane and Maxine were married in Hastings on Dec. 24. 1950, and have lived in the Dowling area since then. He farms and retired in 1986 from the Kellogg Co. in Battle Creek after 30 years. Wife should get rid of flasher Area family celebrates 5 generations Celebrating five generations in a family recently were Hazel Doolittle (97) of Hastings, holding great-great-granddaughter Alexis Carlson (three months); (on her right) great-grandmother Dorothy Frost of Middleville, (on her left) grandmother Sandra Carlson of Hastings and (in back) father Michael Carlson of Sarasota. Fla. Area Birth Announcements: BOY - Mary Beth and William Quint. Jr. of Lake Odessa would like to announce the birth of their son. William Lee Quint III. born on Dec. 1C. 1990 at 9:18 p.m.. weighing 7 lbs.. 15 ozs. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Quint. Sr. of Freeport and Mr. and Mrs. John Barber of Allegan. BOY, bom Dec. 21 to Rick and Denise Raak. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 14*4 ozs.. time: 8:11 a.m. BOY, bom Dec. 18 to Ezra and Lisa Hedges. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 8\i ozs.. time: 8:12 a.m. GIRL, bom Dec. 21 to Hope Vaughn. Mid­ dleville. weighing 6 lbs., 8'4 ozs.. time: 9:28 a.m. GIRL, born Dec. 18 to Balinda Guy and August Lustey, Hastings, weighing4 lbs.. 8'/i ozs.. time: 5:47 p.m. GIRL, born Dec. 23 to Gloria and Michael Kantner, Woodland. weighing 8 lbs.. 3 ozs., time: 8:32 a.m. BOY, bom Dec. 18 to Michael and Patricia Keeler, Hastings, weighing 9 lbs.. 6'.'? ozs.. time: 5:58 p.m. BOY, bom Dec. 27 to Regina Sweet. Nashville, weighing 7 lbs.. I2M ozs.. time 7:14 a.m. GIRL, born Dec. 19 to Nick and Sally VanDcnDricssche, Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 1% oz., time: 1:12 a.m. Dear Ann Landers: I am 30 years old and have had a cardiac pacemaker for 11 years. My husband and I love to travel but because of the lack of consideration and downright rudeness of airport security personnel, travel has become a nerve-wracking experience for us. I refer to the X-ray machines and metal detectors passengers must pass through before boarding. Pacemaker patients are now allow­ ed to show an I.D. card and be hand searched. The problem is the attitude of many of these security people. Recently, while waiting in a long line, I told the security person that I had a pacemaker. I was instructed to “go wait over there.” I did as I was told and waited another 15 minutes. Then, in the middle of the crowd­ ed airport, the security person yelled, "OK, where’s the pacemaker?” Naturally, everyone turned to stare and I felt like a criminal. Wouldn’t it be simple for airports to set up a separate screening area for passengers with handicaps and disabilities? This way, no one would suffer the embarrassment of being pull­ ed aside and hand searched while everyone looks to see if you are concealing a gun. — Dreading the Next Trip to L.A. Dear L.A.: Your point sounds valid to me. Does anyone in the airline industry wish to respond to this woman’s letter? I will be delighted to give you equal time. Lonesome? Take charge of your life and tum it around. Write for Ann Landers' new booklet, "How to Make Friends and Stop Be­ ing Lonely. " Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $4.15 (this includes postage and handling) to: Friends, do Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago. ILL. 60611-0562. (In Canada, semi $5.05.) COPYRIGHT 1991 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE. INC. f MYSTERY FARM SERIES CONCLUDES The last in a series of 47 “Mystery Farm” in Barry County was identified this week by Ken Schondelmayer of Middleville. The farm is located in Middleville area and owned by Gary Thorne. We would like to thank everyone who participated in the “Mystery Farm” contest over the last year. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 3, 1991 — Page 9 Nashville considers contracting building code seivices by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer A guest at Nashville’s last council meeting of 1990 outlined ways the village might more economically enforce its zoning ordinance and handle state building code inspections. Andy Spark, of Michigan Township Ser­ vices, told officials the firm is “the oldest and largest of its kind in Michigan.” and has cer­ tified inspectors for every phase of building, including electrical, plumbing, and mechanical. MTS has offices in Grand Rapids, Fruitport, Kalamazoo and Allegan. “The state tells you that you will adopt a code, and you will do business according to the code,” said Sparks. He named several communities now served by MTS. If the council agrees to contract with the firm. Sparks said they would conduct office hours in Nashville one day a week on a regular basis to answer questions about building codes, issue building permits, etc. He said MTS has a goal of opening an office in Barry County. “For the most part, there is no cost to the village at all,” explained Sparks. “The cost of building permits pays the fees.” The firm also could handle local zoning en­ forcement and inspections at a rate of $30 per hour. Nashville currently pays $1,500 annual salary to a local zoning administrator. The council then considered the potential savings to the village if an agreement is reach­ ed with MTS. “If you measure $1,500, maybe you’re go­ ing to get a little more some years, but for five or six hours this man (Sparks) could cover a lot of territory and definitely save money," noted Ted Spoelstra, village president pro tern. The benefits of having a professional building official available on a regular basis during normal business hours and conve­ nience for local residents also were cited by the council. Sparks said his firm would work closely with Nashville’s Zoning Board of Appeals, which has a say on such things as zoning variances. “We work for you,” Sparks told the coun­ cil. "We are resource persons. We point you to what the law is, what the code is, and the decision is up to you." Sparks said his firm can help "upgrade the quality of new construction.” He also outlined condemnation procedures after Village Clerk Rose Heaton expressed concern about the existing "declining housing stock in Nashville,” which she said she views as a more serious problem than new buildings since little new construction goes on in the village. Building permits and inspections for Nashville now are handled by Professional Code Inspectors, under the auspices of Barry County Planning and Zoning. A check on Dec. 28 revealed that 11 permits had been ap­ proved in Nashville for 1990. For now, the council members said they will discuss the proposal by MTS, then will advise Sparks of their decision. In another matter Thursday, the council mulled over potential benefits of owning a FAX machine. The issue was brought up by Trustee Sue VanDerske, who cited the conve­ nience of such equipment. "Why does the village (hall) or police (department) not have a FAX machine?” ask­ ed VanDerske. Spoelstra said that while the idea has merit and the system is “very, very useful,” he said he was “not sure we have that kind of need for one yet.” Heaton said she did not have “a desperate need for one" in village hall, but noted that it is the coming thing. Trustee Chip Smith said he wondered if a FAX could be leased for a six-months trial. Village President Ray Hinckley asked Heaton to look into the cost of a FAX as well as its phone line service charge, and to check with other villages in the area to see if they are us­ ing such equipment. Hastings Area Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Hastings, Michigan, G. Kent Jan. 6 - 8:00 Holy Communion; Keller. Pastor. Eileen Higbee, Dir. 9: 15 Church School (all ages); Christian Ed. Sunday, Jan. 6 - 9:30 10: 30 Holy Communion; 6:00 and 11:00 Morning Worship SerYouth Group. Thursday, Jan. 3 • vices. Nursery provided. Broadcast 7: 00 Ad. Memb.; 7:30 Ad. Choir; of this service over WBCH-AM and 8: 00 AA; Satuurday. Jan. 5 - 9:30 FM: 9:50 Church School Classes Conf. 7; 8:00 NA; Monday, Jan. 7 ’ for all ages; 10:30 Coffee Hour in - 6:00 Positive Parenting; Tuesday. the Dining Room; 4:00 Junior High Jan. 7 - 9:30 Wordwatchers; 3:00 Youth Fellowship; 6:00 Senior Church School: 7:00 Step. Supp. High Youth Fellowship. Monday. Wednesday. Jan. 9 - 2:00-5:00 Jan. 7 — 7:30 Trustees Meeting. Organ St.; 7:00 Education Bd.; Tuesday. Jan. 8 - 7:30 Deacons Meeting; Wednesday, Jan. 9 - 9:30 7:00 SCS Staff. Circle 1 at the home of Rose Marie HASTINGS FIRST UNITED Dillingham; 1:30 Circle 4, at the METHODIST CHURCH. comer home of Pearl Stutz; 7:30 Chancel of Green and Church Streets, Philip Choir rehearsal. Thursday, Jan. 10 L. BroWn, Pastor, Samuel D. Price, - 7:30 Personnel Committee Director Christian Education and Meeting. Youth. Church Phone 945-9574. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Morning HASTINGS GRACE Worship 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. BRETHREN, 600 Powell Road. I (nursery attendant). Middle High mile East of Hastings. Our Motto: Youth, 5 p.m. and Senior High “The Bible, the whole Bible, and Youth 6 p.m. Barrier free building nothing but the Bible". Sunday with elevator to all floors. Broad­ School - 9:45 a.m. for all ages. cast of worship service over WBCH 10:30 for Worship Service - Dec. AM-FM at 10:30 a.m. Thursday 30 message - "Do you Love Me?" Bell Choir rehearsal 6:30 p.m. and — By Pastor Rus Sarver. Sunday Chancel Choir rehearsal 7:30 p.m. evening - Quizzing 5:30; Bible Visually Impaired Persons monthly Study. 6:00. Darrel Hawbaker. meeting Friday. Jan. 4 at 9:30 a.m. Thursday - 7:30 p.m. prayer time, Co-Dependents Anonymous Satur­ SMM for girls 8-11 and Youth day, Jan. 5 at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, Meeting, ages 12-20. Pastor Jan. 8 - High Nooners Monthly Emeritus Rus Sarver. Phone potluck/program 12:00 noon. 945-9224. Wednesday, Jan. 9 - United Methodist Women luncheon 12:00 FIRST CHURCH OF GOD, 1330 noon. N. Broadway. Rev. Daniel Whalen. Phone 945-3151 Parsonage, ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN 945-3195 Church. Where a Chris­ CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE tian experience makes you a DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST. member, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; Father Thomas B. Wirth, VicT. 10:45 a.n. Worhsip Service; 6 2415 McCann Rd.. Irving, p.m. Fellowship Worship; 6 p.m. Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ Wednesday Prayer. day Mass 11:00 a.m. OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6547 Lackey Rd.. Lacey. Mass: Sunday 8:30 a.m. 10 a m. ezch Saturday. Call 671-4100 or Box 42. Bedford. Mich. 49020. r——------------------------------ The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hading* and Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hostings, Inc. Insurance lor your tile. Home. Business and Car WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED or Hastings J-Ad Graphics News Service Nashville residents receiving phone bills the last part of December noted a small charge for 911 service. Although the emergency central dispatch system will not officially be activated until Jan. 15, the service has been operable since Nov. 30, according to Jackie Ewing of the Eaton County Sheriffs Department. “We’re in a test mode right now, because we found a lot of problems,” said Ewing. She added that publicity on the new system will start after the first of the year. Area residents will be supplied with instructions and phone stickers. Nashville is the first Barry County com­ munity to be served by the 911 emergency service. Because it is in the 517 phone area code, emergency calls from Nashville are to be routed through the system at the Eaton County Sheriffs Department in Charlotte, ex­ plained Ewing. Previously, Nashville residents dialed a local number to report fire or medical emergencies. Fire trucks and ambulances were then dispatched through a central Barry County system. Nashville police were sum­ moned by calling the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Ewing stressed that once someone dials the 911 number, he or she should not immediatly hang up the phone. Several callers, curious to see if the number was in service, recently have done this. of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER NEW YEAR! FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. E. Woodlawn, Hastings, Michigan 948-8004. James R. Barrett, Asst. Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worshi > Service, Jr. Church up to 4t i Grade; 6:00, Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7:00 p.m., Teens in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Aduits Pryer meeting; 8:15 p.m., Adult Choir pracice. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-',9. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Cotant. choir director. Sunday morning 9:30 a.m.. Fellowship Time; 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11:00 a.m., Morn­ ing Worship; 5:00 p.m., Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. Hastings, Michigan, James A. Campbell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. Father Leon Pohl, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 7:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confes­ sions Saturday 3:30-4:30 n ™ Delton Area ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 11252 P ,rii Rd . Delton. Masses: Saturday, p.m.; Sunday, II a.m. 5:00 CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S., Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings SundayMass 9:15 a.m. Best of luck in all your endeavors in 1991. Hope the new year finds you healthy and happy. NBH can help you make the New Year, and the New Decade, both prosperous and happy by of­ fering all of the banking services it takes to pro­ perly plan your future ... • A wide variety of savings and checking accounts. • Loans for any good reason at all. Our loan officers assure courteous and confidential attention. • Drive Through Banking and Automatic Banking at two locations in Hastings and at our Gun Lake Office. • Special Services ... Nearly every service a bank can provide. Direct Deposit, Safety Deposit Boxes, Free Notary Services, Wire Transfers, Banking by mail, Night Depository, U.S. Savings Bond Sales and Redemptions, I.R.A.'s, Discount Brokerage Service and Numerous other Extras! Member F.D.I.C. 1952 N. Broadway ■ Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions'* - I IB S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan Srre a Obituaries Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev. Mary Horn officiating. Banfield United Methodist Church Sunday School................ 9:00 a.m. Church............................. 9:30 a.m. Country Chapel United Methodist Sunday School............... 9:30 a.m. Church............................10:30 a.m. Q Raymond RusseH J ALTO - Raymond Russell, 88 of Alto passed away Tuesday, January 1,1991 at Thomapple Manor. Mr. Russell was born on June 20, 1902 in Portland, adopted by William and Elmina Russell. He attended the Portland Schools. He was married to Gertrude Sweet in 1933, it ended in divorce and she preceded him in death in 1987. He then married Dorothy (Taggart) Baker in 1946 she preceded him in death in 1987. He farmed in Portland, Carlton Center and Saranac. Also worked for Universal Sprayer in Saranac for 35 years, retiring in 1973. Mr. Russell is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Clifford (Larene) Field of Hastings, Julia Abell of Freeport; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by brother, Forrest Russell. Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 4 at Merriman Cemetery, Alto. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. Richard John Powers HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road, NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER As soon as ?. call rings in on 911, explained Ewing, the address and phone number of the caller automatically appear on a computer screen. If there is no one on the line, the operator must then try to reach the caller by phone. If there is no response, a police officer must be dispatched to the address to ascertain whether or not there is an emergency. “It is important to stay on the line,” said Ewing. Barry County voters in the 1990 August primnary election approved a one-mill request for a 911 system, but it is not expected to be operational for three to five years. NEWS NEWS NEWS School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults, Teens and Children. CHURCH OF GOD, 7th DAY. Banfield. Michigan. Services ‘911 ’ system soon to be official in Nashville HAVE A PROSPEROUS CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, HASTINGS FIRST way. James Leitzman Pastor. Sun­ 239 E. North St., Michael Anton. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. 948-2529. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser­ vice — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. He suggested at least a 40-cent per 1.000 gallon sewer rate increase in the 1991-92 budget. Hinckley said this amount is necessary “even to approach a break-even point.” It would not cover any new construction. — Agreed to send a formal letter to state representatives to protest proposed pay raises for Michigan legislators and other top state officials. spring. He said the council has been very pleased with other work done in the village by the supervised crew. . .. — Considered a potential $14,000 shortfall in sewer fund receipts for the 1991-92 fiscal year. Hinckley said revenue from the 1980 sewer expansion has dwindled to virtually nothing because most homeowners have now completed paying for hookups that were financed by the village on a 10-year install­ ment plan. Call 948-80S1 to ... SUBSCRIBE ATTEND SEMES CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD, 502 E. Bond. Hastings. In other business, the council: — Tabled until spring the seeking of new bids for eavestroughing at Putnam Public Library. The council had asked the Library Board to seek additional bids in November. Nila Brown, board treasurer, was present to say that the overhang also needs re-painting. Hinckley suggested that perhaps an inmate work crew from the Riverside Corrections Center at Ionia could do the painting in the Our Customers are our Main Concern! ATIONAL ANK of ASTINGS West State at Broadway Hastings, Michigan Gun Lake Office 12850 Chief Noonday Rd. Member FDIC DELTON - Richard John Powers, 79 of 7007 Division Avenue, Crooked Lake, Delton passed away Monday, December 24, 1990. Mr. Powers was bom February 5, 1911 in Kalamazoo, the son of William and Pansey (Seeney) Powers. He had lived at the Crooked Lake address for the past 51 years. He was employed for 49 years at Kalamazoo Tank & Silo, where he retired in 1975. He was married to Katherine Rolfe in 1935. Mr. Powers is survived by his wife, Kather­ ine; three daughters and spouses, Patricia and Donald Jansen of Cloverdale, Kathleen and Gary Blalock of Portage, Carolyn and Rolla Mitchell of Comstock; ten grandchildren; five great grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Vivian MacRitchie, Mrs. Betty Zoutman, Mrs. Bernie Murphy and a brother, William Powers, all of Portage; several nieces and nephews; mother­ in-law, Margaret Rolfe of Crooked Lake, Delton. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Margaret Bedford of Kalamazoo and Barbara Dowler of Portage and a brother, Carl Powers of Kalamazoo. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 27 at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton with Reverend William Hertel of the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton offi­ ciating. Burial was at the Prairieville Cemetery. Roy Asher Huntington CLOVERDALE - Roy Asher Huntington, 57 of7667 Wall Lake Road, Cloverdale passed away Wednesday, December 26, 1990 at Pennock Hospital after being stricken at home. Mr. Huntington was bom on October 31, 1933 in Los Angeles, California. He was raised in San Jose, California. He lived the past six years at the Cloverdale address. He was married to Marlene Jenner on June 20, 1954. He was employed at Delton Locomotive for five years. He owned and operated the Huntington House Manufacturing in California. Mr. Huntington is survived by his wife, Marlene; daughter and son-in-law Mrs. Harry (Katherine) Salvini of Fremont, California; one son and wife, Ronald and Mary Huntington of Modesto, California; two grandsons; two sisters, Beverly and Mildred; three brothers, Jim, Frank and Bob al! of California. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 29 at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton with Pastor Phil Colburn officiating. Burial was in Cedar Creek Cemetery. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 3, 1991 CHAMBER, cont. from page 3 1990 New Years Baby awaiting his successor Barry County’s 1990 New Year’s Baby Michael Lee Paisley, poses with his parents, Richard and Patricia, in front of the fireplace of their Nashville Home. J-Ad Graphics News Service When five-pound 1416-ounce Michael Lee Paisley made his entrance at 2 a.m. Jan. 2, 1990, he began his reign as the Barry County’s New Year’s Baby. A year later, Michael’s parents, Richard and Patricia Paisley, of 8678 Bivens Road in Nashville, aren’t sure how much he weighs because he’s been teething every time they take him to a doctor, and he won't sit still to be weighed. But, all the teething seems to have paid off. When he smiles, Michael proudly displays eight teeth. During the last year. Micahcl has learned to say a few words. “He loves to jabber on the phone,” said Patricia. Michael has also learned how to walk and much to his parent’s concern, climb. Richard said they have found Micahcl clim­ bing on everything from the kitchen table to the television set. "I’m afraid one of these days we’ll find him on the roof of the barn," said Richard. While Michael celebrated his firstbirthday Wednesday, his successor had yet to make an appearance. Richard and Patricia Paisley admire their newborn son In this 1990 file photo. (. I hold ACQU/WTANCE •IM : IORGOT The first baby bom in Barry County, to Barry County parents, in 1991 will receive free gifts from area businesses. The winner of this year’s contest will receive for baby and mom free gifts frem Two’s Company, a photo album from Jacobs Pharmacy, baby's first set of dishes from Hastings House, two weeks of passive excercise for mom at Body Options, a $10 gift cer­ tificate from Big Wheel, $10 starter savings accounts at Hastings Savings & Loan, Hastings City Bank and National Bank of Hastings, a Hankscraft Vaporizer from Bosley Pharmacy, an assortment of books from Pages, a $10 gift certificates from McDonald’s, Sisters Fabrics and JC Penney, a pair of Carhartt brown duck working bibs for baby from True Value Toys, Bikes and Sports, Baby’s First sticker Calendar from Cinder Pharmacy and Hallmark Shop, a baby ring from Hodges Jewelery, two weeks free diaper service from Daisy Diaper, a floral ar­ rangement delivered to the new mother at the hospital from Barlow’s Florist, free film pro­ cessing for the first roll of baby pictures from Brand's Photo Center and a framed miniature portrait from White’s Photography.3 'j - SALES HELP - WANTED Part-Time Evening-Retail 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. or flexible, ex­ perience in lumber not necessary. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Immediate Openings Available • • • • • • Accountant • Buyer Programmer/Analyst • CAD Supervisor Facilities Engineer • Mag. Supervisor Industrial Engineer • Tool and Die Repair Sales Representatives • Restaurant Managers Chemical Engineer • Maintenance Worker • Plant Manager Please forward resume to: Attention Kyle ALL FEES ARE EMPLOYER PAID •WISE PtRSONNtl SERVICES INC. 129 E. State St., P.O. Box 126 Hastings, Michigan 49058 NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF BANK ASSETS AND ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITIES Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Bank, Hastings, Michigan 49058 has made application to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Washington, D.C. 20429, for its written consent to acquire the assets of and assume liability to pay deposits made at the Wayland branch of First Savings Bank, FSB, Three Rivers, Michigan 49093. This notice is published pursuant to Section 18(c) of the Federal Deposit In­ surance Act. Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his/her comments in writing with the Regional Director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at its Regional Office, 30 South Wacker Drive, Suite 3100, Chicago, Illinois 60606. If any person desires to pro­ test the granting of this application, such person has a right to do so if the protest is filed with the Regional Director by January 26, 1991. The nonconfidential portions of the application are on file in the Regional Office as part of the public file maintained by the Corpora­ tion. This file is available for public inspection during regular business hours. It is contemplated that all of the offices of the above named banks will continue to be operated. December 27. 1990 Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court Street Hastings, Ml 49058 First Savings Bank, FSB 123 Portage Avenue Three Rivers, Ml 49093 Apply In writing to ... BARRY COUNTY LUMBER P.O. Box C, Hastings, Ml 49058 For free help and support call 1-800-4-CANCER. Take Charge of Your Future WE OFFER.. Counseling Service Free Books Teachers Who Care Testing and Assessment Services • Individualized Program • • • • • Flexible Scheduling • Day or Night Classes • Employment Search Assistance • Open Enrollment If you have any high school credits, job experience or other trade training, you may be closer than you think to that diploma. Earn a GED Free Brush Up On Math i Improve Reading and Writing Skills 1 Get that High School Diploma Free s Find an Alternative for Young Adults COMPLETE YOUR EDUCATION ON A SCHEDULE THAT WORKS FOR YOU! Better Skills Do Make a Difference! Winter Classes Start January 14 • Register Now! CALL TODAY FOR AN APPOINTMENT TO ENROLL AT... State Tech Education Center Alber Drive — Plainwell. Michigan 49080 • 664-9253 “The idea of area businesses supporting each other is the key to long-term growth in the Hastings area.” he said. The whol' city is changing and doing some self-evaluation and futuristic planning, accor­ ding to Kaufman. He explained, “In the past, Hastings view­ ed itself as a town and Pennock viewed itself as Hastings' hospital. In the past four years, we (Pennock Hospital administration) have taken another look." "We now see ourselves as a hospital for Barry County and a larger service area. I think the same is true of Hastings, it now views itself collectively as part of Barry County,” he said. The futuring process has been a very positive thing for Barry County, said Kaufman. “Things are changing for the better,” he said, “You can either sit back ard let it hap­ pen or be a part of the process. “That’s why I like being involved with the chamber,” said Kaufman. "Maybe I can have a hand in shaping the future." Community invovement is another key to the successful growth of Hastings, according to Kaufman. “We need a lot of invol vemen:," he said. As far as the Chamber of Commerce is con­ cerned, finding a new executive director is one of the first challenges of the new year. Kaufman said. “We need to find an executive director," he said. "We really want to get things under way and start moving forward. "The first thing the new director can do is assess where we are and where we are go­ ing," he added. Kaufman commended the chamber’s team effort during the absence of an executive director. “The board has worked as a group to fill in and (acting director) June (Murpby) has done a good job keeping things moving forward.” he said. Kaufman officially begins his term as chamber president after next Tuesday's board meeting. He succeeds Gary Rizor in the presi­ dent’s post. Optimism helps make people be healthy, happy ANN ARBOR , Mich. (AP) _ A hit song of the 1980s urged us ill, "Don't Worry, Be Happy." A researcher says that advice can make you not only happier, but healthier. "Sometimes I feel like a mush-brain when I tell people what I’m into," says Christopher Peterson, a University of Michigan clinical psychologic. "People don't always understand that being an op­ timist means more than just wearing your smile button. "Instead of being passive victims to whatever befalls them, optimists take ac­ tion. Being an optimist is a lot of work." Peterson said in a recent imerview he has firsthand knowledge of how hard it is _ he's a converted pessimist. "I believe in optimism because I know it works," said Peterson, who taught himself new optimistic habits. Peterson studied the health of Ann Arbor students, correlating it to their mental outlook. He and a co-author have written a book, "Health and Optimism," due out in February. Some people think optimism is a Pollyana-ish way of hiding from reality, instead of what it is _ a way of I. ...king at things and of reacting to trouble, he said. Peterson used to work undir another optimism proponent, psychologist Martin Seligman of the University of Pennsylvania. Seligman’s book on the topic, "Learned Optimism," will be pub­ lished next month. Seligman said optimists live longer, are healthier, do better in school, jobs, athletics and in politics than do pes­ simists. "Pessimists see the bad things that be­ fall them as permanent, pervasive and caused by their own ineptitude. They often give up and sink into depression," Seligman said in a recent interview. Adds Peterson: "Optimists have better health because they take care of them­ selves. They eat and drink moderately, don't smoke, and exercise regularly. When they’re sick, they see a doctor. "Of course, their health is going to be better if they do these things." he said, "but it’s their way of thinking that pushes them." NEWS of...YOUR Community can be read everyweek in The Hastings BANNER Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 3, 1991 — Page 11 Lake Odessa News: Woodland News by Catherine Lucas Doug MacKenzic, Woodland Township Supervisor, reported that more than 1,200 tax bills were mailed to township property owners in December. The Township Board will col­ lect $1,056,846. and of this amount only $65,562 will stay in the township. Barry County will receive $165.000-plus, and Lakewood and other area school districts will receive the remaining $826,000. A new township budget will be planned in March and take affect April 1. Mr. and Mrs. Elbert “Hap” Shellenbarger hosted a family Christmas dinner at their home on Martin Road Christmas Eve. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Lee Shellenbarger and Kevin; Kathy Shellenbarger; Mr. and Mrs. David Shellenbarger and family of Clarksville; Mr. and • Mrs. Allen Shclienbarger and family of Freeport; Steve Shelienbarger and family; Chris Langmaick and family; Seranna McDaniels of Mulliken; Mr. and Mrs. Mark Shellenbarger and family; Mr. and Mrs. Mike Johnson and family; Mr. and Mrs. Ron Bodenmuller of Woodland and Mr. and Mrs. John Bodenmuller of Hastings. The gathering included 15 greatgrandchldren. Agatha Sawdy was surprised on her Dec. 26 birthday. This was the first actual “birth­ day party” she had ever had because her bir­ thday always has been included with family Christmas festivities. She is 86. Her party was put together by her grand­ daughter and grandson-in-law, Lawanda and Jim Dickenson, at their home in Sebewa Township. Agatha’s two sisters, Leatha Plants and Vonda McClelland; her son, Carl Sawdy; and great- grandchildren Barry, Regina and Betsy Dickenson attended the party, as well as Sharon Cunningham, Arleta Henney, Lyle and Shirley Royston, Rex and Ruth Royston, John and Ramona Dickenson, Roland and Mary Lou Geiger, Katie McDiarmid, and Bill and Margaret Brodbeck. Ice cream and birth­ day cake were served, Agatha opened her many gifts and everyone visited. The Rev. Bob Kirsten cleaned snow from the township libary sidewalk and steps so the libary could open Thursday. The Woodland United Methodist parsonage was packed over Christmas when the Rev. Bob and Carol Kirsten's children joined their parents to celebrate the holidays. Dave and Ann Kirsten Smiley and their son. Josiah David came from Phoenix, Ariz. Steve and Laura Kirsten Hahn and James Robert Hahn came from Midland. Steve Hahn's parents, Sally and Jim Hahn, also came Sunday morn­ ing and attended Woodland Methodist Church for the baptism of James Robert by his grand­ father. Bud and Sandra Kristen Bush came from Lansing. Daughter-in-law. Clara Kirsten, brought Scott and Tracy Kirsten from Fairview, Mich. The Kirstens’ son, Bob. and his wife, Mary, and grandson, Rocco, came from the Upper Peinninsula, and Paul and Don Bondarenko from Mason visited at the parsonage. The big surprise of the week was when daughter Susan received a diamond engage­ ment ring from Paul Symington of Sarnia, Ontario, late Christmas afternoon. Jean and Frank Schwarting enjoyed having three daughters and their families home for Christmas. Daughter Ann Stowell Dehoog brought her children, Amy. Ben and Abbie; Margaret Stowell McDowell and husband, Ross, came with Carrie and Laura from Moline, Ill.; and Linda Stowell Olson and Album came from Stanton with Tina and Paul. Many of Lakewood United Methodist’s talented musicians played the organ or piano during the Christmas Eve “walk-in” commu­ nion service. They included Elnora Pierce, Marilyn Oaks, Marilyn Van Buren, Tammy Manice, Kathy Smith, Janice Flanigan, Ellen Coppess, Drew Coppess, Shihomi Takeuchi and Doris Flcssner. Despite the exteme cold, the high school youth group performed a liv­ ing nativity scene outdoors during the entire hour and a half of the open communion ser­ vice. Many people who did not go into the church for communion drove into the church parking lot to see the production. Gene and Terry Lucas Stamer and Christy and Melanie, of Lilburn, Ga., came to Woodland after Christmas to visit Terry’s family. They brought their new family dog, a Brittany Spaniel. Cathy and John Lucas and Catherine Pyle enjoyed having the Georgia part of their family with them for a few days. Christy and Melanie built a fine snow man and enjoyed it until Saturday’s rain spoiled it. The Stamers drove back to Georgia Sunday. Legal Notices State of Mkhfcan Judkial District Sth Jndkial OrcuH ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION/POSTING AND NOTICE OF ACTION Cose No. 90-601-CH Plaintiff Shorlyn K. Musser 2190 W. State Rd. Hostings, Ml 49058 ... ......................... l.l! Plaintiff's attorney W. Charles Kingsley (PI 5985) 3721 W. Michigan. Suite 302 Lansing. Ml 48917 517-323-2026 Virginia Luckey 111? Barney Mercet, California 95340 TO: Virginia Luckey IT IS ORDERED: 1. You are being sued by plaintiff in this court to set aside your interest In real property via mor­ tgage. You must file your answer or take other ac­ tion permitted by law In this court at the court ad­ dress above on or before January 28. 1991. If you fall to do so. a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded In the corn­ plaint filed In this case. DESCRIPTION...All that part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4, Section 2. Town 3 North. Range 8 West, lying South of the former C.K.&S. railroad right-of-way. Except commencing 125 feet North of the Southeast corner of the Northeast 1 /4 of the Southeast 1/4 for a place of beginning thence North 125 feet; thence West 345 feet; thence South 125 feet; thence East 345 feet to the place of beginning, Section 2, Town 3 North, Range 8 West; except commencing at the Southeast cor­ ner of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 for place of beginning; thence North 125 feet; thence West 345 feet; thence South 125 feet; thence east 345 feet to place of beginning; Section 2, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, also conveying a parcel of land in the Northwest comer of .ne South 1 /2 >f the North 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, being 215 feet East and West by 200 feet North and South, all in Town 3 North, Range 8 West, except the railroad right-of-way. Date Dec. 14, 1990 Judge Richard M. Shuster (1 /3/91) MORTAGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Douglas E Con­ ger and Marcia R. Conger to Hostings City Bank Mortgagee, dated December 24, 1987, and record­ ed on January 7, 1988, in Liber 461, on Page 366-369, Barry County Register of Deeds Office, Michigan, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due on principle, escrow and interest at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-one thousand six hundred fifty two and 97/100 (71,652.97) Dollars including interest at ten and three quarters (10.75%) percent per annum from December 25. 1990. Under the power of sale contained in said Mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode and pro­ vided notice is hereby given that said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the Mortgaged premises, .or some part of them, at public sale, at the front door of the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings. Michigan at 2:00 o'clock p.m. on Friday. January 25. 1991. Said premises are situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, County of Barry, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of Section 4, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Yankee Springs Township, Barry County. Michigan, which lies North 89 degrees 26’ 25" East, 1100.00 feet from the West 1/4 post of said Sec­ tion: thence North 00 degrees 40' 20” West. 16:2.64 feet; thence North 88 degrees 38' 12" East. 376.47 feet; thence South 00 degrees 47* 34" East, 1141.98 feet: thence South 89 degrees 26' 25" West, 231.21 feet; thence South 00 degrees 21' 18" East, 475.95 feet to said East and West 1/4 line; thence South 89 degrees 26' 25" West, along said 1/4 line 145.00 feet to the place of beginning. Con­ taining 11.48 acres of land more or less. Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: December 28th, 1990 HASTINGS CITY BANK, Mortgagee BY. Jeffrey L. Youngsma Its Attorney (1/24) State of Michigan Probata Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Estate Filo No. 90-20506-SE Estate of FLORENCE I. BABCOCK, Deceased. Social Security No. 362-68-5908. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On January 11, 1991 at 11:00 a.m.. In the probate courtroom, Hastings, Michigan, before Honorable Richard H. Shaw. Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Harriett Proefrock requesting that she be appointed personal representative of the Estate of FLORENCE I. BABCOCK, who lived ot 1025 South Hanover, Hastings. Ml, 49058, and who died on 12/5/90; requesting that the heirs at law of the decedent be determined. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the state will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within four months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. Date 12-21-90 David A. Dimmers (P12793) DIMMERS 8 McPHILLIPS 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 616/945-9596 Harriett Proefrock 3099 E. Dowling Road Hastings, Ml 49058 (] /3) For Local Advertising call... The HASTINGS BANNER at 948-8051 Capture Your Local Market! - HELP WANTED - Send...The BANNER to afriend! It makes the IDEAL GIFT Immediate Opening Full-time graphic artist. Experience with pre-press and layout required. ALL FEES ARE EMPLOYER PAID Parks signs pact with Maple Valley by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer A hitch in a proposed three-year contract with Dr. Ozzie Parks of Deckerville to head the Maple Valley schools was ironed out on New Year’s Day. Agreement was reached just in time to get Parks on board for post-holiday reopening of the schools Jan. 3. Parks replaces Carroll Wolff, who retired at the end of December after 28 years of service. At a special Board of Education meeting on Dec. 28 it was disclosed that Parks was unhappy with a change that had been made by the school’s attorney in the proposed contract. “There was a problem on the ’hold harmless’ clause," explained Board President William Flower. "Dr. Parks felt it was open ended and ambiguous." Vice President Charles Viele Sr., who was one of the committee members who met with Parks on New Year’s Day for the signing, said the hitch “wasn’t a real problem,” and was resolved at that session. The initial contract offered to Parks had been patterned on one provided by the Michigan Association of School Boards and had been considered acceptable to both Parks and the local board. However, according to Flower, the school’s attorney later "remodeled ” a couple of paragraphs in the proposed contract, which subsequently did not meet with Parks’ approval. Viele explained that the problem centered on the difference between the words “shall” and “may” in two contract paragraphs deal­ ing with insurance provisions. Under terms of the contract, the board agreed to pay Dr. Parks an annual salary of $60,000 the first year; $63,300 the second year, and to base his third year increase on the same percentage granted the teaching staff. Parks, who was raised in Wayland, began his career as a junior high teacher and coach in Battle Creek, and went from there to Saugatuck as a social studies teacher and athletic director. Next he became a guidance counselor for Constantine Public Schools, then was junior-senior high principal and athletic director at Climax-Scotts Community Schools, and later, senior high principal at Shelby. From 1974 to 1982 he served as superinten­ dent of Community Schools at Mendon, where three of his four grown children still live. He has been chief of the Deckerville schools since 1982. His degrees, all from Western Michigan University, are a bachelor’s in social studies and physical education, a master’s in guidance and counseling, a specialist in education leadership and a doctorate in the same field. Park’s wife, Ruth, who has a master’s degree as a teacher of reading, grew up on a farm at Middleville. The couple currently has two of their former foster children living with them at Deckerville. The family expects to move to a home in Nashville soon. Legal Notices State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLCATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 90-20510-NC In tho matter of Yvonne Ellen Johnson. Social Security Number 377-46-2758. TAKE NOTICE: On January 24. 1991 at 9:00 a.m., in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, o hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of Yvonne Ellen Johnson to Bonnie Ellen Denzel. The change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent. December 27. 1990. Yvonne Ellen Johnson 520 W. Center St. Hostings. Ml 49058 948-2359 (1/3) Cruisin’ seems to be a popular night-time activity for the young set as they go around and around the downtown blocks to sec and be seen. On Christmas Eve, dozens of cars of young and old. plus the Hartzler Bus, cruised the entire village to see the spectular beauty of curbside luminaries. One block extending from M-50 to Fourth Street on Second Avenue was lit 100 percent. Obviously, neighbors had filled any missing spots. The area of Fifth and Sixth avenues and First Street south to M-50 was very well lit. Many residents lit not only their curbs, but also their driveways, sidewalks and steps. Even at Lakeside Cemetery there were flickering lights on at least four lots. The bus had its il­ luminated sign indicating its destination as “Sompelacc Special.” Its passengers had an added bonus of seeing the live nativity set at Lakewood United Methodist Church east of town. The village park was a beautiful sight with its perimeter lights as well as a double row of lights on the curving path that goes diagnoally southeast from Fourth Avenue. The waterworks parks was also lighted, and the rest of the village-owned property. Lakewood United Methodist Church had communion service open during the evening, with parishioners invited to come at any time during the 6:30 to 8 p.m. period. Central Church had its annual service at 7 p.m., with music, children’s story, homily and scripture, along with lighting of the Advent candles by Some questions to help determine the safety of your money-market fund (Editor’s note: This is the second of a two-part series on money-market funds.) As money-market mutual funds gain popularity, more of them become available. And as their numbers increase so too does their competition for your investment dollar. Until recently the major attraction to money­ market funds was yield. Then came the ques­ tion of safety. Some fund managers could be taking additional risks to increase their yields and attract more investors. The following interview addresses some questions on the overall safety of money­ market funds. Q. More than 40 percent of money-market fund assets are invested in commercial paper. How does this affect safety? A. Some funds limit their holdings of com­ mercial paper, concentrating instead on short­ term government securities or CDs.* Although the yield on these mere conservative in­ vestments is lower than on commercial paper, their added safety may be just what individual investors are looking for. Q. How is commercial paper rated? A. Commercial paper has three basic rating grades from Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s: A-l and P-1 (Prime); A-2 and P-2 (non­ prime); and Not-Rated. If your fund invests in commercial paper and safety over yield is your primary concern, most of the bolding should be rated A-l and P-1. Q. To what extent is a money-market fund limited to exposure to any one issuer? A. Right now the SEC permits money­ market hinds to concentrate up to 25 percent of their assets in the securities of a single issuer. A new proposal would drop that limit to 5 percent. The more conservative funds, however, voluntarily limit exposure to 5 per­ cent and will not invest more than 5 percent in the securities of any issuer with less than three consecutive years of operation. Q. How does the maturity of a fund’s port­ folio relate to risk? A. The longer the maturity, the greater the risk. Although most funds are permitted to hold paper with maturities as long as 120 days, this limit would drop to 75 days under a new SEC proposal. The more conservative funds voluntarily limit maturities to under 50 days. Q. How do a fund’s expenses figure into the yield? A. The typical money-market fund deducts around .0075 of assets each year to cover the cost of running the fund. This expense ratio goes against the yield of the fund. If a fund boasts a high yield and also ha.' high expenses, the only way it can maintain its competitive yield is by incurring a higher degree of risk. Q. Other than yield, what else should an in­ Welcoming new neighbors is tne least we can do., to make new families feel right at home in our town. Getting To Know You is THE newcomer welcoming service that delivers a gift from sponsoring merchants and professionals to new home­ owners right after they move in Getting To Know You pro­ grams can bnng new business, new friends and new sales to your door. Calf 948-8600 <WISE ING To KnoW"LJOLJ PERSONNEL SERVICESINC. 129 E. Slate St., P.O. Box 126 Hastings. MI 49058 the Deardoui .amily. Carole Reiser sang a solo and the chancel choir sang. The Con­ gregational Church had a service at 7 p.m. with carol singing, lighting of the Advent candles, communion and a solo by Robert Huyck. St. Edwards’ Church had a Children’s Mass at 8 p.m. with young people of the parish doing the readings, an 11 p.m. mass later in the evening and a 9 a.m. mass on Christmas morning. The two evening masses were preceded by 30 minutes of carol singing. Real estate transfers include those of Jack and Shirley Smith of Woodland to Robert and Pamela Day of Portland; Robert and Doris Huyck to Christopher Miller of St. Johns; Loren and Karen Mote to Robert and Victoria Jackson; and Aubrey and Hildred Davis to David and Donna Elliott of Portland. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet next week Thursday. Jan. 10, at Lake Manor at 7:30 p.m. Priscilla Lane of Lansing spent Christmas with her mother, Rose Lane, at Lake Manor. The Steve Schray family of Schaumberg, Ill., spent the Christinas holidays with Paula’s parents, Ron and Marge Erickson, and other relatives. Phillip, 5-year-old son of Scott and Teresa Livemore, is confined to Blodgett Bum Center in Grand Rapids with bums over 20 percent of his body, resulting from a kitchen accident. WELCOMING NEWCOMERS NATIONWIDE For sponsorship details, call (800) 645-6376 in New York State (800) 632-9400 vestor look for when considering a money­ market fund? A. An above-average yield can mean that the manager is temporarily waiving the management fees or that he is taking addi­ tional risk. For example, the fund may be stretching its average maturity beyond 60 to 70 days, which could cause its yield to lag if interest rates suddenly rise. Worse yet, the fund could be buying commercial paper with a lower rating or may simply have a large percentage of commercial paper in the port­ folio. You should also check the services and other features the fund offer* For example one well known money market fund keeps its management expense low by charging for each check written. Positive answers to these questions may not guarantee total safety from your money market fund, but they are an excellent starting point. Don’t assume your money market fund is a mecca of safety. Ask questions and understand the answers. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. 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Martin & Wayland Area Licensed Hi-Lo Drivers Material Handlers Rackers Strippers Tool & Die Repair Word Processors Floral Designers ALL FEES ARE EMPLOYER PAID Call Kyle at 948-8600 •WISE PERSONNEL SERVICESINC 129 E. State St.. P.O. Box 126 Hastings. MI 49058 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 3, 1991 Barry teams among tough field in L.H. Lamb tournament Barry County schools Hastings. Mid­ dleville. Lakewood and Delton-Kellogg are part of what coaches describe as a tough field Saturday in the 29th Annual L.H. Lamb Memorial Tournament at Hastings High School. Ten schools will compete for the title, in­ cluding defending champion Charlotte, which is ranked in the top five teams in the state in Class A Last year a mere 4.5 points separated the top four teams. Lakewood was second, followed by Middleville and the host Saxons. Battle Creek Central and Lowell also figure to be among the top teams. Central won the Harper Creek tournament earlier this season, while the Red Arrows are coming off an impressive performance in the Grandville meet, where they lost to stateranked Sparta in a close decision. Harper Creek finished second behind Cen­ tral in its tournament and should also wrestle tough. Grand Ledge and Ionia round out the field. Hastings is not as strong as they have been in the recent past, but coach Dave Furrow sees improvement in his young squad. “They are still a very young, inexperienced team,” Furrow said. "But they are progress­ ing along.’’ The Saxons, who have no seniors in their starting lineup, lost to Twin-Valley rival Harper Creek just before Christmas, 42-29, in a dual match. Dan Allen at 103, Scon Redmond at 140, Darrell Slaughter at 152 and Jason Hether­ ington at 171 all won their matches against Harper Creek and figure to be among the best bets to place in Saturday’s tournament. “They are a good group of kids to work with,” Furrow said. “They are willing to do whatever is asked of them." Middleville coach Tom Lehman said he thinks Charlotte and Lowell are the teams to beat, but his Trojans have wrestled well in re­ cent weeks. Corey Webster is the defending champion at 103 pounds, winning the title with three straight pins. Webster was sixth in the state last year and is 12-1-1 so far this season. Zach Curths has a 13-1 record at 140. which should be one of the tougher weight classes in the tournament according to Lehman. Curths defeated Delton-Kellogg's Matt Hook, the defending Lamb 130-pound champion, in a close decision earlier in a dual. Dave Lehman, a 171-pounder, also sports an impressive record of 11-1. Chris Foster, Jess McWhinney and brothers Shawn and Andy Monroe also figure to lead Middleville. Delton also comes into the tournament on a hot streak. The Panthers went undefeated at the six-team tournament at Grand Rapids Nor­ thview during the holiday break. Jason Charkowski (103), Bill Dolloway (145), Nate Chappell (189) and Rollie Ferris (heavyweight) went undefeated, while Sean Thomas (119), Alex Hall (130) Hook and Jason Burandt (152) each lost just one match. Chappell finished fourth in last year’s tournament. The Panthers are 8-4 in dual competition this season. Last year’s runner-up. Lakewood, also should be in the thick of things, entering tonight’s Capital Circuit dual against Mason with a 3-2 record. Defending 145-pound champion Kyle Durkee leads the Vikings, while teammate Jason Makley was third last year at 135. Preliminary action begins at 10 a.m. Satur­ day, with the finals immediately following. Team trophies will be awarded to the cham­ pions and runners-up. Individual medals for first through fourth places, as well as the Ran­ dy Lydy Memorial Outstanding Wrestler Award will also be awarded. Tickets are S3 per day for adults and S2 a day for students. Bowling Results: Wednesday P.M. Friendly Home Parties 426-256; Misfits 42-26; Lifestyles 416-266; Mace's Phar­ macy 40*6-27 63; Varney's Stables 35-33; Hair Care Center 35-33; Easy Rollers 34'6-33*6; Valley Realty 34-34; Nashville Locker 33-35;-------- 2-66. High Games and Series - K. Becker 189-512; L. Yoder 203-481; B. Blakely 171-458; R. Reichard 155-448; N. Hummel 159-445; V. Slocum 187-444. B. Miner 156-434; T. Soya 151-421; D. Lawrence 1441-373; C. Watson 160-408; G. Mills 434; R. Kuempel 168; E. Mesecar 177; F. Schneider 150; P. Snyder 156; B. Green 143. Thursday A.M. Question Marks 46; Word of Faith #2 43; Northland Opt. 41'6; Leftovers 40; Slow Pokes 38*6; Varneys 37’6; Valley Realty 36; Bosleys 36; Hummers 35; Word of Faith #1 32*6; G.L.O.B. 31*6; Kreative Komers 29; Word of Faith #3 29; Tea for Three 276; Kloostermans 25*6; Friendly Homes 24*63, Weltons 24. Good Games - I. Ruthruff 195; J. Powers 150; K. Thompson 180; N. Hummel 169; L. Gleckler 161; C. Smith 150; D. Bolthouse 168; B. Norris 148; N. Wilson 184; P. Godbey 203. High Series and Games - F. Ruthruff 205-513; B. Norris 158-447; O. Gillons 187-478; S. Lambert 187483; M. Brimmer 176449; L. Johnson 137-400; A. Welton 147-408; J. McKeough 169-453; S. Mogg 174-488; E. Vanessc 167-490; M. Bell 161-448; P. Elzinga 136-370. Strong fourth quarter leads Trojans over Delton Middleville outscored Delton 20-9 in the decisive fourth quarter on its way to a 63-46 non-league victory Friday. The Trojans, normally an excellent shooting team, struggled to a 36 percent shooting night against the pesky Delton defense. Delton outscored Middleville by a point from the floor, but the Trojans connected on 23 of 38 free throws, compared to five of 13 for the Panthers. Middleville hit a mere two out of 18 from the field during the third quarter, and the Pan­ thers whittled the lead to 43-37. “We failed to execute the way we had been," Trojan coach Kurt Holzhueter said. “I think we pressed adittle bit. But our defense in the fourth quarter led to some easy baskets.” “I thought we played excellent defense,” Panther coach Paul Krajacic said. “You could see that they were a little bit frustrated out there.” Middleville had jumped out to a 19-8 lead by the end of the first quarter, but leading scorer Jason Pranger was on the bench with foul trouble. Pranger, who was coming off a career-high 42-point performance against Comstock Park, tallied a season-low 11 points before fouling out in the fourth quarter. The Panthers stayed in the game with a cou­ ple of three-pointers, and trailed only 34-27 at halftime. "We’ve been in all our games this year ex­ cept the Hastings game,” Krajacic said. “But we played well in the second half of that game and in our last game against Mattawan.” "We’re having problems with our offense, with our ball movement." Middleville point guard Dave Sherwood suffered a cut near his eye when he was elbowed by a teammate. He required five stit­ ches, but came back soon enough to lead the Trojans with 14 points. Center John Scheib also hit double figures for Middleville with 11 points, and added five steals. Holzhueter also praised the play of Bob Jansen, who is recovering from an ankle in­ jury. Jansen led the Trojan rebounders with 10 and collected eight points in his second game since coming back. Brad Bruner chipped in eight points and nine boards for the Trojans, who improved to 4-1 overall on the season. Middleville dominated the Panthers on the boards by a 39-22 advantage. Phil Struckmeyer led Delton with nine points, while Jeff Bever and Charlie Pallett added eight apiece. Josh Wooden led the Panther rebounders with six. The Trojans will be host to Godwin Heights tomorrow, and although the Wolverines are in last place in the O-K Blue Conference, Holzhueter doesn’t think his squad will take them lightly. "They are struggling right now.” he said. “But our kids alwayx expect a rough game when we play them." Next Friday the Trojans will be host to O-K Blue co-leader Hamilton. Delton, which dropped to 0-6 on the season, returns to action on Tuesday when they tangle' with Comstock at home. Then they will travel to Galesburg-Augusta Friday. "““T NiCk Williams attempts to pass around an Z(lblon player in the Dec. 21 game. The Saxons are 2-4 entermg tomorrows game against Twin Valley rival Harper Creek. Saxon eagers working to improve by Todd Tubergen Spots Editor Now that the hectic pace of the pre-holiday schedule has eased up a bit. the Hastings basketball team has a chance to work on some things that could tum into some victories down die road. The Saxons played every Tuesday and Fri­ day up until Christmas vacation, so the ma­ jority of the practice time was spent in preparation for their next opponent. Hastings enters January with a 2-4 overall mark and a 0-2 record in the Twin Valley con­ ference. Included in those defeats were close losses to Charlotte and Battle Creek Lakeview. The Saxons have played a tough schedule, having been on the road for four of the six games thus far. And. of the next four games, three will be away from home. All four games will be against Twin Valley rivals. Saxons’ coach Dennis O’Mara said he was thankful to have some time to regroup. "We didn’t have a game during the break, which was nice.” he said. “It gave us a chance to work on some things we needed to improve on.” First and foremost, the Saxons have been working on defense. O’Mara has repeatedly stressed defense to bis team this year, largely because of the Saxons lack of height. O’Mara said ne has noticed some improve­ ment in his squad. "Our goal every season is to get better each game", he said. “We still have a lot of work to do, but I have seen improvement.” Coming into the season. O’Mara’s major concerns were the inexperience and the health of his team. David Oom and Brad Warner were injured, and while Warner is lost for the season. Oom has received more and more playing time as the season has progressed and his leg injury has healed. The injury problems necessitated the early development of younger players such as sophomores Matt Brown and Bryan Sherry and junior Chris Youngs. “I think our younger kids have played pret­ ty well," O'Mara said. "I think the schedule we’ve played has helped them. We've played some pretty good teams.” Seniors Gabe Griffin and Nick Williams, who both started last year as juniors, have played well and provided a lot of leadership for the younger Saxons. The next few games are a key stretch for Hastings as far as where they will finish in the Twin Valley. O'Mara said that while Albion leading the league with an undefeated record was expected, he was surprised that Col­ dwater was still unbeaten. The Saxons visit Harper Creek tomorrow, which will be no easy task. "They have had the same kind of year we've had," O'Mara said of the Beavers' tough losses, including two to Battle Creek Lakeview. “They are a solid team. They just haven't got rolling yet.” Hastings next home game will be Tuesday night r gainst Marshall Sports The Skinny by Todd Tubergen ** 1990 sports year is over...finally! If the 1990 sports year was a fish in my boat. I'd be tempted to throw it back. No other year in recent memory has brought on more grief to more people, and at the same time, presented such a depleted menu of classic battles. Yes, 1990 was the year of the blowout. First, to nobody's surprise, the San Francisco 49ers last January systematically destroyed the Denver Broncos in the Super Bowl, 55-10. Even 'Niner fans were flipping their remotes in search of a "Heidi” rerun by halftime. Then the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels buried Duke in the NCAA championship game. This was particularly alarming, much more than one team beating another by 30 points. This was the "best team money could buy," running roughshod over an ex­ emplary program, one that has seen every player under the current coach graduate up until this year. Where’s the justice? In June, the NBA finals pitted the defending champion Detroit Pistons against Portland. After splitting the first two games at the Palace, the Blazer players were talking like the series was over. "It won't even come back to Detroit," said guard Clyde Drexler. It didn’t. Bill Laimbeer flipped and flopped and Portland dropped three straight home games as the Pistons rolled to the title on a floor Detroit hadn’t won on in 15 years. October brought another mismatch of David and Goliath proportions. The mighty Oakland A’s, with Canseco, Henderson, Stewart, Welch and Eckersley, faced a Cincinnati Red team with nothing to lose and an attitude. The series ended in four straight games, as many thought it might, but the names on the lips of sports fans nation­ wide were instead Sabo, Hatcher, Dib­ ble, Myers, Davis and Schottzie. There were other less visible blowouts, such as Nick Faklo’s huge victory over the rest of the field in the British Open and Pete Sampras' dismantling of Andre Agassi at the U.S. Open. I'm hard pressed to find a game or series that wasn’t over before it began. In his best-selling 1980s book “Megatrends,” John Naisbitt pointed out that we had left the Industrial Age and entered the Information Age. Perhaps he would like to amend that to the Age of the Exploitation of Informa­ tion as we enter the 1990s. Sensationalism runs amuck in our society: Geraldo, Hard Copy, A Current Affair, America’s Most Wanted ... and the sports pages. 1990 also marked the year that the drama of sports left the field of play and headed for the circuit courts, locker rooms, federal prisons, hospitals and country clubs. Pete Rose, baseball’s all-time hits leader watched his old team dethrone the A’s from a tiny cell in Marion (Hl.) Federal Prison. He was alleged to have laid money down on baseball games, in­ cluding ones his team was playing in. He was convicted of cheating on his federal income taxes, and it was later learned that he didn’t declare $129,000 in income he earned by pawning the bat he used to break the record. Now all the talk surrounding Rose in­ volves whether or not he will be allowed to enter the Hall of Fame should his. "lifetime ban" from baseball be revoked. Maybe they should open a separate wing in Cooperstown for the likes of Rose, George Steinbrenner and the 1919 Chicago “Black Sox.” On March 4, Hank Gathers, who only last year was the leading scorer and re­ bounder in the NCAA, collapsed during Loyola Marymount’s conference tourna­ ment. He had an earlier scare and was diagnosed as a cardiac arrythmiac. But the medication he had to take made him groggy and lethargic on the court, so he cut back. For Gathers, sadly, stardom proved to cany the ultimate price tag. Now his family is suing the university and the doctors for contributing to his death. The litigation will take months, even years to sort through, but I tend to believe Gathers knew the risks he was taking and had his eyes on a fat NBA contract. The tragedy at the breeder’s Cup races Oct. 27 was of another ilk, but still struck close to home. The deaths of thouroghbreds Go For Wand, Mr. Nickerson and Shaker Kit were not unlike others at tracks across the nation on any given day. But with a worldwide television au­ dience tuned in, they took on a whole new dimension. Baseball, the alleged “great American pastime”, had a year it would just as soon fwtget. Besides the lingering Rose saga, the year also featured the lockout and dismissal of Yankee owner George Steinbrenner. With the exception of some sloppy play early in the reason, the lockout didn’t have ary luting effect. It did not help deteriorating player-management relations either. The same cannot be said of Steinbren­ ner, who paid troubled gambler Howard Spira $40,000 for “information** derogatory to former star outfielder Dave Winfield. Commissioner Fay Vin­ cent saw to it that Steinbrenner left his job with the Yankees, although I have a hunch that we haven’’ heard the last of him. Baseball sure has come a long way from the sandlots, hasn’t it? Racism and sexism also fought their way to the media forefront in 1990. Shoal Creek Country Club chairman Hall Thompson brought back vivid memories of Jimmy "The Greek" Snyder and Al Campanis with his "we will not be pressured into accepting blacks” comments prior to the U.S. Open tournament. The PGA, acted swiftly and surely, announcing that no country club that discriminates will be lost to any tourna­ ment. But the public now realizes what the vast majority of country club members nationwide have believed for a long time. Golf is predominately a white man's game. NFL commissione- Paul Tagliabuc also pulled the 1993 Super bowl out from under the Arizona pec.pie because it fail­ ed to recognize a state Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on the November ballot. Tagliabue basically blackmailed the Arizona people, and created the question of whether or not sports a»J politics can peacefully coexist. The public was also introduced to a reporter from the Boston Globe named Lisa Olson, joJbeWVsr dfher ability to cover sports, but because of what hap­ pened in the New England Patriots' locker room. Tight end Zeke Mowatt, among others, sexually harassed Olson, accor­ ding to an NFL investigation. The players were fined, owner Victor Kiam looked like a scared chicken trying to cover up the fiasco, and the Patriots gimped home with a 1-15 record. Now that is justice! More recently, the Colorado Buf­ faloes, they of the imfamous fifth down win over Missouri, knocked off Notre Dame to lay claim to the mythical na­ tional championship. College football was a disaster anyway, with all the bowl teams being knocked off after the bids were extended early. It is somehow fitting that Col­ orado win the title with an asterisk next to its name. If I had a vote. I’d pick Georgia Tech. They played a soft schedule, but they went ll-O-l. On second thought, the schedule might not have been that soft. Did anybody else watch Clemson blast Illinois Tuesday? The ACC may be stronger than most people think. Yes, it’s very tempting to throw that fish back and speed off in search of a new fishing hole, but I think that maybe it would be better to leave it in the boat, watch it, and learn semething from it. There were valuable lessons to be learned from following the sports pages this year. First of all, Gather;’ death shows that sometimes sports are not as important as some people think. There are other things far more vital such as life. The tragedy also proves the power of money is stronger than ever. Shoal Creek and ’South Afrizona” show that while greaf. strides have been taken to alleviate racism in our society, it is still a problem. They also validate the principle of chaos, showing how politics, racism and the like intertwine with relatively trivial aspects of life such as sports. Rose and Steinbrenner prove that no man is untouchable, and they help dispel the myth that sports heroes arc ail the prototypical “All-american apple pie types”. The Olson incident, if nothing else, verifies the prescence of karma, as the Patsies* pitiful record in the wake of the controversy attests. The Buffaloes’ win over Missouri reminds us the truism of Casey Stengal’s famous "it ain’t over 'til it’s over" cliche*, although if lie were still alive, he'd probably add * then sometimes it still ain’t over.” My vote for the top sports moment of the year is far and away Buster Douglas* knockout of the seemingly invincible Mike Tyson in February. Although Douglas was a poor excuse for a champion, he did what people thought was impossible. He reduced Tyson to a simple mortal. That is another lesson to be learned. I think I'll keep that fish after all. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 3, 1991 — Page 13 Free throws lead Vikings to victory Senior Trevor Bosworth and sophomore Eric Nielson combined to hit 11 of 12 fourth quarter free throws as the Lakewood varsity basketball topped Grand Rapids Catholic Cen­ tral in a non-league game, 53-49. The Vikings connected on 14 out of 17 fourth quarter free throw attempts to hold off the Cougars and even their overall record at 3-3. Lakewood's defense held host Catholic to a paltry 10 first-half points, despite the absence of center Rich Long, who has a case of mononucleosis and will miss a few weeks. Senior forward Chris Duits led the scoring attack for the Vikings with 21 points, and add­ ed a team-high eight rebounds and four assists. “We played very good defense," said coach Mike Maciacz. "We forced 16 tur­ novers, with most of those coming in the first half." . “I thought everybody did a good job. Catholic is a tough place to play." Lakewood defeated Catholic Central last year at home in overtime. Despite the low first-half output, the Cougars outshot the Vikings from the floor 50 percent to 47 percent, but the game was won on the free throw line. Trailing by six as the end of the game neared. Catholic was forced to foul, but Bosworth and Nielson kept the Cougars at bay with their free throws. Lakewood had connected on just five of 11 free throws prior to the fourth quarter, but they started hitting them when the counted most. Bosworth and Nielson added 11 and 10 points, respectively. Tom Richardson added five steals for the Vikings. Both teams started slowly in the first quarter, with defense dominating both ends. The quarter ended in a 6-6 tie. The Vikings outscoied Catholic 14-4 during the second period to grab a 20-10 halftime lead. The Cougars rallied in the fourth quarter, but could not overtake Lakewood. In the preliminary game Friday night, Noel Baldwin tallied 17 points to lead the Viking junior varsity to a 46-45 win over Catholic. The jayvees improved to 5-1 with the win. The Vikings will not play this week, return­ ing to action Tuesday when they travel to Portland. They will return to conference play when they will be host to Charlotte in a big Capital Circuit contest next Friday. Scientist f rom MSU finds galaxy EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) _ Astronomer Jeff Kuhn was observing stars from the top of a 9,300-foot moun­ tain peak in New Mexico when news broke that he and two colleagues had dis­ covered a galaxy that may be the largest known object in the universe. When he came, down, he was surprised to find a degree of fame. His findings were featured on the cover of a presti­ gious science magazine, his picture was in newspapers and his story was told on television. Yet he is uncomfortable with the me­ dia attention he has received. Perhaps be­ cause he enjoys the pursuit of knowledge much more than the notoriety that comes when you catch it Tapping the keys of his computer ter­ minal, he calls up an image of Abell 2029, the cluster of galaxies dominated by his supergiant. And giant it is. Measuring it requires numbers huge enough to overwhelm even those who keep track of Gie national debt It is 6 million light years in diameter. A single light year is 5.88 trillion miles. The computerized sight is a lovely vi­ sion, but it does not compare to the artistry of the greatest painters. "Tangibly, it doesn't make may life any more comfortable. But neither does looking at a Picasso," Kuhn said. "But I’m happy Picasso did what he did in the same way I’m happy to know something about the biggest galaxy." Kuhn grew up in Ann Arbor. His fa­ ther was a meteorologist, so he was ex­ posed to science at an early age. He graduated from Kalamazoo College, then headed for Princeton, where he earned a master's degree and a doctorate. There he met Juan Uson of the National Radio Astronomy Observatory and Stephen Bough of Haverford College. Together they discovered the huge galaxy, and clues to how galaxy clusters are formed. Michigan State is best known for re­ search in the biological sciences. But Kuhn says it also has become a good place for astronomers. Kuhn's neighbor in the department is another noted astronomer, Susan Simkin. She'll eventually be doing research with the Hubble Space Telescope. "Jeffs a young, highly energetic, very bright, very versatile astronomer," said Simkin, who during her 28-year career also has achieved recognition for locating huge and notable galaxies. "He's a great guy." Pre-schoolers celebrate holiday Youngsters at the Happy Time pre-school nursery In Hastings, just prior to Christmas were treated to a performance by Pat Nichols, a puppeteer from Charlotte. Following the performance the children, parents and guests were presented a holiday lunch, compliments of the kid’s mom's 'n dads. The children Inturn, presented their parents with gifts they made themselves. County Board establishes interim Central Dispatch/911 Committee J-Ad Graphics News Service Now that planning has been completed to implement a county-wide enhanced 911 emer­ gency telephone system, the Barry County Board of Commissioners have agreed to establish a new intermim committee to handle details on a new central dispatch and 911 services. "I think we've been moving right along and this is the next step," said Chairman Ted McKelvey at the County Board's meeting last Thursday. Voters in the August primary approved levying up to one mill per year for five years to implement the 911 service, but it won't be operational until about three years because of complicated procedures in setting up the sys­ tem. The board said it would soon abolish the existing planning committee and establish a 13-member "Interim Central Dispatch/E 911 Committee." Nominations will be made at the board's meeting next week. Appointments to the new panel will in­ clude two representatives from the County Board and representatives from the Hastings Department, fastings Fire Deptartment, a township fire department, emergency medical services, County Sheriffs Department, Hastings State Police, County Township Association and telephone com­ pany, plus the mayor of Hastings or a de­ signee, a village representative and a citizenat-large. One of the main purposes of the interim group will be to recommend to the County Board a person to be employed as director of the proposed Central Dispatch, who will be responsible for the operation of the 911 sys­ tem. Sixty-plus applications already have been received for the Central Dispatch director’s position, Commissioner Orvin Moore said. Those applications will be reviewed by a separate committee and a person hired "as soon as possible," he said. Other duties of the interim committee will include drafting a tentative enhanced 911 ser­ vice plan for the county, subject to approval by the County Board; drawing up an "interlocal" agreement to implement a consolidated Central Dispatch/E 911 service plan, which would be entered into by the County Board and all participating public agencies; and submitting an annual budget recommendation to the County Board. In other business Dec. 27, the board: ■Adopted a building and grounds use policy, effective Jan. 15, which includes the new smoke-free status of all county buildings. Moore said this is the first time the county has had a policy to specify uses of buildings and grounds. Tire policy outlines the people who are responsible for scheduling activities as well as expectations of use. When the buildings are not open for busi­ ness, use for non-county business is discour­ aged. Any group wishing to use the buildings must have a responsible county employee or elected official sponsoring their group and that person must be in attendance during the meeting. Any expenses for overtime custodial or other personnel costs will have to be reim­ bursed to the county. •Appointed William Maybee to anbther term on the County Park Commission, David Tripp to the County Building Authority; Darlene Harper, Sharon Vickery and George Wibalda to the Special Elections Board; Duane Bower to the County Compensation Commission; Al Francik to the Substance Abuse Board; Ann Hubert, Robert Byington and Nancy Newman to the Mental Health Board; and Donna Heaton and Victor Klatt to the Commission on Aging Board. Woman misses chance at TV BAY CITY, Mi. (AP) - One of the biggest calls Lois Decatur ever got came this week, and she wasn't there to get it "He's the most important person ever to call me, and I wasn't home, gosh dam it" Decatur said Thursday. "I should have stayed home.” It wasn’t President Bush calling to ask her advice on foreign policy, but talk­ show host David Letterman, hoping to chat about the weather. Letterman picked her number at ran­ dom from a telephone directory while taping his "Late Night" show for NBC Wednesday night But Decatur, 61, said she was driving her son to bingo. Letterman tried six other numbers around the country. They weren't home either. "How many people are living in this country, 250 million?" Letterman asked on the show. "You'd think we could get one at home." He finally called the mother of a "Late Night" employee. Decatur said her phone rang a lot the next day _ callers who'd seen her miss her chance in the limelight on national TV. Her son didn't win any bingo games either.< GET YOUR COPIES of Hastings Banner at any of these area locations... In Hastings— In Middleville — In Lake Odessa— Bosley Pharmacy C & B Discount Cappon Oil City Food and Beverage Country Pantry D.J. 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Vermontville Banfield General Store Quick Stop Food, Battle Creek �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 3. 1991 Police Beat Suspect in Hastings robbery, kidnapping arrested in Ionia by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer A suspect charged in the November kidnap­ ing of a Hastings man was arrested in an Ionia restaurant Sunday after eluding authori­ ties in several states for six weeks. Michigan State Police have sought former Vermontville resident John D. Primm since the alleged November robbery of a Hastings man whom authorities said Primm phoned to ask for help with a disabled car. Primm, 33, and a second suspect is accused of kidnapping the Hastings resident and holding him for three days in a Lansing motel before releasing him Nov. 17, according to Michigan State Police. Winding up a manhunt that involved au­ thorities in several states, a tip led to Primm’s arrest Sunday evening. Authorities considered Primm to be armed and dangerous, but he was arrested without incident by troopers from the Ionia State Police. "They walked in and he was walking into another room," said Detective Sgt. C.J. Anderson. "They tod him that was it, get on the ground, he’s under arrest." "He wanted to know how we found him," Andcison said. Primm was arraigned Wednesday in Hastings District Court on charges of kid­ napping, armed robbery, breaking and enter­ ing, auto theft and commission of a felony with a firearm in connection with the inci­ dent He also was arraigned on charges of receiv­ ing and concealing stolen property, assault with a deadly weapon, fleeing and eluding po­ lice and driving with a suspended license. Primm is being held in the Barry County Jail in lieu of $200,000 bond. A preliminary examination has been set for Jan. 11 in District Court. The 31-year-old victim told police he was kidnapped Nov. 14 after Primm called him at home and asked him to come to a deserted stretch of Gregg's Crossing Road where Primm’s car had broken down near Thornapple Lake. Once there, Primm and a second suspect handcuffed the victim, he said, and stole $150 from his wallet at gunpoint. While the second suspect - a black male known only as "Jemar" - held the victim, Primm drove the victim’s car to his Hastings home, broke in and searched the building on Bond Street. Primm returned to the scene, and the sus­ pects drove their vehicle and the victim’s car to Nashville to a gas station. Afterward, they drove to a hotel in Lansing, where they were joined by a second black male called "Jerry.” On the second day of captivity the suspects removed the handcuffs but they taped the vic­ tim's arms in front of his body with duct tape, he said. The following day, Primm and Jemar left the area in the victim’s car, leaving him alone with Jerry. Several hours later, Jerry put the victim in another car, drove him to the Lansing Mall and dropped him off. The victim made his way to a telephone and called a relative who came and picked up him. Days later, the victim told police he did not report the kidnapping at first because he was scared. While holding the victim, the suspects threatened to harm his 14-year-old niece if the victim did not cooperate with them, he said. Even after releasing the victim, Primm telephoned him and threatened him, he added. Anderson said Primm left the area in the victim's stolen Subaru station wagon and drove to South Dakota to pick up his girl­ friend, Sonja Crabtree, and her two children. The four then drove to Tennessee, where Primm sold the station wagon, bought a ma­ roon-colored Chevrolet, and put the Subaru licence plate on it. The four then returned to West Michigan. "He's been living in motels around the state since, in the Lansing and Grand Rapids area," Anderson said. "He said he planned to go out of state and start over, but I think it would have been a matter of time before he got in trouble again.” Police staked out the area in hopes of arresting Primm, but were not successful and issued a directive to police across the state to watch out for him. Two Ionia State Police troopers located the car Sunday evening at an Ionia area restaurant and arrested Primm there. Authorities said Primm has previous con­ victions for auto theft, for assault and for escape from prison. During one of his escapes from custody, Primm attacked a guard, Anderson said. Before this incident, police in Barry and Eaton counties both had arrest warrants for Primm for several offenses. Ex-employee charged with embezzling from company sons. In July she was fired for "poor perfor­ mance." A senior auditor from Ferrell's home office in Liberty, Mo, who was investigating the company’s books, discovered missing funds in December and talked with Jelinek. She admitted to taking $1,700 from the company, but told the auditor she intended to pay the money back. Jelinek told the auditor she suffered a financial hardship after losing her second job and had been dipping into company funds to make ends meet. Barry County Detective Sgt. George How­ ell said Jelinek's method was to pocket money when a customer would pay a bill in cash. She would issue a receipt, but use a DSS check to cover the missing funds and would mark on the bank deposit ticket that the bill had been paid by check. Amounts embezzled ranged from $46 to $236 dollars, though they usually were for S234. By rolling accounts every few months to keep them current, the missing funds were not discovered until Jelinek was away on medical leave and then fired. The missing funds were not discovered un­ til after she was fired from the company, au­ thorities said. Jelinek began working for the company in December 1979. Ferrell Gas bought the Hast­ ings operation in December 1936. by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer A former customer service representative who worked 11 years for Ferrell Gas in Hast­ ings has been charged with embezzling nearly $4,200 from the firm over a two to three year period. Sharon L. Jelinek, 36, faces a preliminary exam Friday in Hastings District Court on the felony offense punishable by a term in prison. Barry County Sheriffs deputies allege Je­ linek embezzled the funds from accounts maintained by the Department of Social Ser­ vices to pay for heating fuel for clients on public assistance. Jelinek, of 8840 Wertman, Delton, left the company, located at 1480 W. Green St., in May when she went on leave for medical rea­ CLASSIFIEDS .The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 Miscellaneous I'or Sale ROLLER SKATING CLAS­ SES at Hastings Roll-A-Rama, 13 and under, 12:30-2p.m. S3 includes skates. Stay over $1. Jan. 12,19.26, Feb. 2,9,16,23. Parcnts/adults skates free. 616-948-2814. $SAVE THOUSANDS! on these almost new homes. 1988 Carrollton Sabre 14x70, 2 bdrm., 514,900. 1988 Sentry 14x76, 3 bdrm., fireplace, loaded, $25,700.1987 Fairmont 14x76, 2 bdrm., front kitchen, air, $17,900. 1989 Premier 14x70, 3 bdrm., 2 bath, shed, extras, SI 5,900.1990 Carrollton Sabre 14x70, 3 bdrm., 2 bath, $15,900. Prices + lax + title. All set up in park-easy financing, 10% down. True Value Homes 965-1800. Help Wanted POSTAL JOBS $11.41 to $14.90 an hour. For exam and application information call 219-769-6649 cxL MI 168 8am to 8pm 7 days. For Rent FOR RENT efficiency apart­ ment, $230 a month plus deposit 948-8598. HASTINGS SAVINGS & LOAN, FA ANNUAL MEETING The Annual Meeting of the HASTINGS SAVINGS & LOAN, FA will be held at the association’s of­ fices at 201 E. State St., Hastings, Michigan, Tuesday, January 15, 1991. Pollswill be open 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Four directors will be elected. The Annual Meeting is to follow at 7:00 p.m. SANDRA K. NICHOLS, Secretary Nurses Aid Classes Beginning January 14th PART-TIME 2 to 10 Positions Available Call Char Rentz at Tendercare Hastings for an interview... 945-9564 Brown’s Custom Interiors will be open until 8:00 p.m. Monday and Friday Evenings Starting MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 1991 Send..the BANNER RUTLAND TWP. - Two people were injured Saturday in a two-car accident that may have involved drinking and driving. Drivers Thomas S. Bolo, 20, of 2550 E. State Road, and Derek W. Freridge, 16, of 3890 S. Charlton Park Road, both were treated and released from Pennock Hospital after the 12:20 a.m. accident on Green Street south of Gun Lake Road just west of Hastings. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Bolo was driving north on Green Street when he failed to negotiate a right curve and slid across the center line to strike Freridge's southbound car. Both drivers were wearing seat belts. The accident remains under investigation. Driver trapped in car after crash MIDDLEVILLE - A motorist was trapped for 45 minutes inside his car following a two-car accident Friday that left three people injured. David R. Welsch, 34, of 212 W. State Road, Hastings, was freed by rescue workers after the 5:20 p.m. accident on Middleville Road south of Finkbeiner Road. Welsch was hospitalized at Pennock Hospital with multiple injuries. He was released Sunday, according to a hospital spokesman. The second driver, Robert D. Hosford, 44, of Grand Rapids was treated and released after the accident A passenger in his car, William J. Hansen, 44, of Grand Rapids, was hospitalized in intensive care though Tuesday, according to a Barry County Sheriffs deputy. Deputies said the accident took place when Welsch's southbound car crossed the center line and struck Hosford's northbound pickup truck. Hosford attempted to swerve out of the way but was unable to avoid the accident, authorities said. Deputies said drinking and driving may have been a factor in the accident, and the case remains under investigation. Search continues for store burglars PRAIRIEVILLE TWT. - Authorities are continuing to search for two teens who broke into the Prairieville General Store on Christmas Day. The teens made off with about $100 in liquor, including several half gallons, fifths and pints of whiskey and gin from the store at 10117 Norris Road. A witness told Barry County Sheriffs deputies he heard the sound of broken glass about 1 a.m. The witness saw two teens carrying bottles come out of the store, get into a waiting car and leave the area. Authorities said the pair threw a tire iron through a plate glass window to break into the building. The also attempted to break into the cash register but were unsuccessful. One teen was described as a white male, 5-foot 11-inches tall with dark brown, spiked hair, wearing a dark trench coat. The second was described as 6-foot tall, with light brown hair down to his ear lobes, wearing a tan waist-length coat. They were driving a dark colored, new mid-sized four-door sedan. Anyone with information in the case is asked to call the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Burglars rifle cars during church service THORNAPPLE TWP. - Burglars broke into three parked cars at a Middleville church during Christmas Eve midnight services. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said burglars at Peace Reformed Church or. M-37 at Cherry Valley Road broke the window out of a 1987 Olds Cutlass to steal a purse containing money, credit cards and a checkbook. Two other burglaries from cars were reported later to the department. Witnesses said two men driving an old tan or brown car resembling a Lodge Colt were seen in the church parking lot just before the services, but police have no suspects in the case. Car stolen from city lot HASTINGS - A 1986 Chevy pickup truck was reported missing Friday from a parking lot behind the 100 block of East Court Street. The silver vehicle with black and blue striping was valued at $4,000, according to Hastings Police. Authorities said the vehicle had been left in the parking lot the previous night because of transmission trouble. When the owner went to check on it Friday afternoon, it was missing. The case remains under investigation. (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service) to a friend! It makes the IDEAL GIFT SUGGESTION 1986 FORD ECONOLINE VAN with high top. Well main­ tained and priced reasonably. Also 1983 Escort wagon w/ hatchback, needs repair, cheap. Call on weekends, 945-9457. Two hurt in accident last Saturday NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE CORRECTION: Ilusiness Services FACSIMILE SERVICE: Send or receive your Fax Transmis­ sions. 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Residential, busi­ ness, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 a: 945-3412 The name of sixth giadcr Randall Lake in­ advertently was omitted from the "honorable mention" section of an honor roll listing that appeared in the Dec. 27 edition of the Banner. • NOTICE • Hastings Charter Township Schedule for the Regular Township Board Meeting for 1991 at Hastings Township Hall, 885 River Road, 7 00 P.M. Phone 948-9690. □ January 14 □ July 8 □ February 11 □ August 12 □ March 11 □ September 9 □ April 8 □ October 14 □ May 13 □ November 11 □ June 10 □ December 9 Hastings Charter Township Clerk Juanita A. Slocum 3853 S. Broadway Rd. Phone 948-8662 Two arrested for drunken driving in Hastings J-Ad Graphics News Service Two motorists were arrested for second-of­ fense drunken driving in Hastings during tl.e New Year's Day weekend. Andrew H. Branch, 42, of Pellston, was ar­ rested Friday evening for drunken driving and driving with a suspended license. He also was issued citations for refusing a preliminary breathalyzer test and for transporting open al­ cohol in his vehicle. Kenneth Lee Bailey, also known as Ken­ neth Lee Bell, 25, of Kalamazoo, was ar­ rested Tuesday for drunken driving and for driving with a stolen license plate. He also received tickets for driving without a driver’s license and for driving without proof of :nsurance. Branch was pulled over by Hastings Police Friday for driving on Hanover Street near Clinton Street without dimming his head­ lights. He refused to take a preliminary breatha­ lyzer test. But after his arrest, he registered 0.12 percent on a chemical breath test and was lodged in jail. Bailey was pulled over after making an improper turn onto Broadway. Police discov­ ered the license plate on his 1978 Camaro had been stolen and arrested him. Both drivers have previous convictions for drunken driving, according to police. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-01-10.pdf 742cd74511d62269fde56b85fde1d335 PDF Text Text Saxons score 1st league win Hillegonds talks about state deficit Gun Laks eyes becoming village See Story, Page 10 See Story, Page 2 See Story, Page 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings VOLUME 136, NO. 50 News Briefs Bomb threat hoax at Maple Valley A bomb threat phoned in to Maple Valley High School Friday afternoon delayed the close of the school day there and at the district’s elementaries. Buses that normally transport students from elementary locations were pressed into service as holding units for students evacuated from the junior-senior high school. School transportation officials said the threat caused less than a 30-minute delay in scheduled runs. Both the Nashville and Vermontville fire departments were called to the scene to stand by while Eaton County Sheriffs deputies searched the building. No bomb was found. Michigan State Police arrived later with an explosives-sniffmg dog, but again nothing was found. Recall election date Is Feb. 26 The date of a special election to recall three Prairieville Township officials has been scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 26. A special Barry County. Elections Committee set the date in a meeting last Thursday after wording on petitions and signatures were approved. A recall committee led by James Cary needed 209 at least signatures to bring the recall question to a vote. The effort is being made because of the Township Board's “demotion” of acting Assistant Fire Chief Ray Dunfield, Cary’s father­ in-law against the wishes of the fire department members. Dunfield was passed over in appointment for fire chief and he was replaced as assistant chief. The three officials targeted in the recall movement are Supervisor Roy Reck, Clerk Janette Emig and Treasurer Darlene Vickery. Trustee Jerry Midkiff also has been targeted for recall, but a petition to do just that was rejected by the Elections Commission because of unclear wording. ‘Leadership’ series offered again The Barry County Cooperative Exten­ sion Service again this y_ar will offer ’he “Leading into the ’90s” series of workshops, which will begin Feb. I. The program, intended to help par­ ticipants gain insights on personal growth, leadership, organizational im­ provement and community effec­ tiveness, is being funded by a $3,000 grant from the Thomapple Foundation and special assistance from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation through LLGE (Local Leadership and Government Education). The “Leadership into the ’90s” series first was offered a year ago. with 29 peo­ ple taking part. This year's first session, on "Leader­ ship for the Future.” will be a two-day event, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 1 and 2, at the Kellogg Biological Center near Hickory Comers. There will be over­ night accommodations for the second session on Saturday, Feb. 2. Other seminar topics and times are "Conducting Effective Meetings — Conflict Management. 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13; "Structure and Financing Local Government," 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday. March 5; “Focus on Barry County." 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 21; "State Issues, Lansing," 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday. April 17; and “Communication — Con­ census," from 8:30 a.m. through 4 p.m. at Algonquin Lake. Registration fee is S75 per participant and enrollment is limited to 25 to 30 peo­ ple. For more information, call Jan Hartough, director. Cooperative Extension Service, at 948-4862. Additional News Briefs Appear on Page 2 Banner THURSDAY. JANUARY 10, 1991 PRICE 25' McKelvey chairs county board again by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Financial challenges may be greater for the Barry County Board of Commissioners in 1991 and for several ensuing years, Ted McKelvey told commissioners Tuesday after he was unanimously re-elected by his peers to a fourth term as board chairman. Commissioner Rae M. Hoare was elected vice chairwoman and new commissioner Michael F. Smith, the first Democrat on the board in four years, was sworn into office. "I'm sure it’s going to be a very challeng­ ing year, maybe in some ways more challenging than 1990,” McKelvey said. The state's dismal financial condition is ex­ pected to have an impact locally as well as in other counties, he said. Barry County can expect a 12 to 15 percent reduction in state revenue sharing this year, according to State Rep. Paul Hillegonds, "and probably more in 1992 unless the economy picks up,” McKelvey said. Hillegonds, the House Minority Leader in the State Legislature, spoke in Hastings last week at the First Friday Lunch and Learn program, which McKelvey attended. He said Hillegonds also warned that agen­ cies such as the health department, social ser­ vices and mental health may rely more on county support as a result of state cuts to their budgets. "That's something to think about We may be forced to reconsider our spending priori­ ties," McKelvey said. "To maintain county services as they are today and balance our budget may be much more difficult in the next year or two than it has in the last couple of years. This may be got underway last year will be continuing in 1991 and for several years to come, such as the establishment of a county-wide central dispatch system to implement an enhanced The first Democra d be seated on the Barry County Board in four years, Michael F. Smith takes the oath of office from County Clerk Nancy Boersma. the biggest challenge that we're faced with for the next couple years. "I don't mean this board should scrap any of our planned projects," he added, "but I do feel we should take this seriously, with many expenses skyrocketing, such as we're experiencing in the courts, and some revenues diminishing. Let's move ahead, but let's move ahead with caution.” McKelvey noted that some projects which 911 emergency telephone system funded by voter-approved millage. Other ongoing pro­ posed projects include plans to add additional space to the county jail and steps to replace the deteriorating Courts and Law Building. Reflecting on 1990, he said, "I can't help but think it was a very productive year and it was that way because every one of you coop­ erated well together, worked well together and worked hard to get things done." Commissioners and County Courthouse employees will remember 1990 as the year of the Courthouse renovation, McKelvey said. "It was a tough project and it was a huge project The results are just magnificent. I've heard nothing but praise about this project," he said. Courthouse employees continued to work inside the building while the extensive renovations were being made. He also noted that the new County Mental Health day care program building was com­ pleted, dedicated and put into service as well as a new County-City Airport terminal. "We've made a lot of substantial improve­ ments to county property this past year, such as the drive and parking lot at the Sheriffs Department. That has been a mess for years and now it's taken care of for a long time. We've done a lot of projects and improve­ ments in the courthouse that were not part of the renovation project... such as carpeting in the courtroom. The list goes on. See COUNTY BOARD, Page 3 Resident asks for snow removal policy change A life-long Barry County resident, Frank Mix, asked the Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday to urge the Road Commission to develop a more flexible snow removal policy in the interest of pub­ lic safety. Board Chairman Ted McKelvey, who said Mix had some worthwhile comments, re­ ferred the matter to the board's County Development Committee, which will set up a meeting with the Road Commission to discuss a possible re-evaluation of the cur­ rent snow plowing policy. That policy has no provisions for weekend, evening or holi­ day snow removal unless notified by law en­ forcement officials in cases of fire and medi­ cal emergencies. Mix called it a "tragedy" not to keep county roads plowed to enhance police and fire protection for the public’s sake. The County Road Commission imple­ mented its limited snow removal policy after voters twice rejected a millage proposal to increase taxes by 1/2 mill for five years to establish a winter road maintenance and emergency fund. County Road Commission officials have said they are in a financial pinch because their revenue from Michigan's weight and gas taxes has not increased since 1984. In addition, they said, federal and state mandated programs have imposed costs on the local Road Commission at the expense of road maintenance. "The Road Commission is not putting its best foot forward," Mix said he believes. He added that to his knowledge the Road Commission had not approached employees to work different hours, on staggered shifts, to handle the plowing. "It doesn't show me they're trying (to come up with alternatives)." To continue with plans for summer main­ tenance and improvement projects and to cut out all winter overtime, makes Mix feel like nothing is being done to alleviate possible precarious winter driving situations, he said. "What good are they (county roads) if no­ body can go anywhere?’ he asked. Mix suggested that cuts in other areas See ROADS, Page 12 Many homeless families living with others by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer Every Tuesday morning for the past year, Debbie Thomason picks up the newspaper and searches the "For Rent" pages. Calling each number with a place to rent, she describes her self as a single woman on public assistance with five children. Thoma­ son asks if the place is available. The answer is always the same: No. "No offense to you, but we'd rather rent to a working person," the said, recalling a re­ cent encounter. Thomason and her children have not had a home to call their own in over a year. For the past 12 months the family has shuffled from place to place, spending a few days with a friend or family member before moving on. "We went to a motel and stayed all over," she said. "When warm weather came, we camped out. We lived al! over in any camp­ ground that would take -as." Thomason and her children are some of Barry County's homeless people. No one knows for sure how many there are in the area, but local social service workers say the number is high. Because few people are living on the streets, the area’s homeless are hard to spot Most find places to stay with family and friends but are still considered homeless ac­ cording to the federal definition that defines people who share space with another family as homeless. "Homelessness in Barry County includes not only those who are evicted, but also fam­ ilies who are stacking and living together be- See HOMELESS, Page 12 Barry County residents Debbie Thomason (center) n-d ner children (left to right) Mike, Chad, Randy, Matthew and James, have been homeless for the past year. Since they were evicted in December 1989, they have lived with farrily and friends and in motnls and in tents. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 10, 1991 Hillegonds outlines state budget challenges by David T. Young Editor The House Minority Leader in the State Legislature says new Governor John Engler has difficult tasks ahead of him, particularly with education and the budget. Rep. Paul Hillegonds, a 54th District Republican who represents Thornapple and Yankee Springs townships in Barry County, talked about some key issues facing Engler at the First Friday Lunch and Learn program last week in Hastings. Essentially, he said, the new Republican governor, who took office only last week, will have to deal with a budget deficit of about SI billion and somehow not let school systems suffer as they have in the past during state economic crises. Hillegonds said he used to title his speeches "What ever happened to the lottery money?" But he noted that the question still has relevance today. • He explained that lottery revenue originally was promised to education, but that promise was not kept. So the Legislature changed the law to require all lottery funds to go to education, but meanwhile general fund sup­ port dropped proportionately. "Lottery revenue has gone from S80 million to $500 million per year, but (state) general fund distribution (to education) has dropped almost dollar for dollar," Hillegonds said. "So there hasn't been a net gain for education." Of the lottery problem, he said, "It's at the heart of what's been happening to state government in the last eight years." Much of the general fund money that used to go to schools has been routed to prisons. Hillegonds pointed out that when former Gov. William Milliken left office in 1983, the annual corrections budget was about $200 million. After eight years under Democratic Gov. James Blanchard, that budget has in­ creased to about $800 million annually. "There has been a major shift in priorities, to some extent necessary," he said, noting the rise in crime and drug abuse in recent years. "But we shouldn't have built all those prisons without a strategy." Hillegonds said there has been some debate recently about whether the deficit actually existed, but noted that one of Blanchard's last acts was instituting a 9.2 percent across the board cut in all departments except education, which will result in a spending reduction of $500 million. He said an almost 10 percent cut in corrections amounts to about $80 million, and that will be more because employees' and officials' pay raises weren't factored in before. The House Minority Leader said effects of the cuts ordered in December win be felt soon with closing of Secretary of State offices and layoffs of Mental Health and Social Services Department employees. "Most economists have forecast that we will have to cut another 5 percent from the budget," he added, because the state’s economic downturn will cause less revenue to flow to Lansing. "So Gov. Engler has inherited a $1 billion budget problem," he said. "And I believe John Engler is well aware of the problem." The reason for the shortfall, Hillegonds said, is that "for too long, state government has tried to be too many things to too many people. And we haven't made choices that deserve priority." He outlined a list of suggestions to tackle the fiscal problems. First, he said he doesn't believe the remaining $400 million to $500 million deficit should be eliminated with across-theboard cuts. The next round of reductions should be selective. "I hope to take a look at the non-essential pork barrel programs," he said. Some of the best examples of pork barrel spending, he said, are equity grants from the Department of Commerce to local communities, particularly in Detroit. To make an example, he pointed out that a band shell in his home district was built with state money. "These are projects local governments wouldn’t put up the money for themselves," he said, contending the state shouldn't pick up the tab, either. However, he said that in many cases eliminating "pork barrel" projects, would do more symbolically than actually save money in the budget. One goal in finding savings is to seek alternatives to prison incarceration. "We have to switch to lower cost projects like 'boot camps' and we have to look at more community incarceration, like halfway houses, for non-violent offenders," he said. Another suggestion is privatization of some aspects of prison incarceration. He said he also favors privatization of administration of some medical insurance programs to have claims processing done at a cheaper cost. Reforms in liability and malpractice insurance also are needed, he said, and unem­ ployment insurance is another area that needs work. "We need to tighten up eligibility and benefits," he said. "If we don’t take steps now, what we’ll see is even deeper cuts in benefits and higher taxes on employers." He also said he opposes "corporate welfare" programs that give businesses breaks and subsidies. He said big businesses such as Chrysler "should be using profits to re-invest in their companies and employees." Hillegonds noted that he was talking about painful budget cuts, because with the current political climate, "We will have to do all of this (dealing with the deficit) without raising taxes." At the same time, Hillegonds said the Engler Administration already has outlined some things it will do, such as emphasizing When asked how society can combat the problems of violence while cutting the prison budget, he said, "I firmly believe we will never be able to build enough prisons. We need to challenge our priorities. The money we save should be shifted to areas of prevention. "You have to understand that 70 to 80 percent of incoming prison inmates have a drug or alcohol problem or were abused, and the average stay is four to five years, then they're back out on the streets. All you have is a costly warehousing program." Hillegonds was asked how he compares the current Legislature with those of the past. He said he believes current lawmakers are more capable, but "What’s depressing is that collectively, as a body, we’ve become less effective." While trying to give the reason, he blamed it on too many legislators' desires to return to office rather than make courageous decisions during the last eight years. In 1983, two State Senators voted for the controversial state income tax increase and were recalled. "We haven't had a courageous governor who demonstrates leadership, particularly in the last four years," he said, referring to Blanchard. One questioner asked if President Bush’s comment in 1980 about Reagan advocating "voodoo economics" could apply to Engler’s tax cut promise in the face of a deficit News Briefs Rep. Paul Hillegonds educational epportunitis rather than welfare dependency, lowering regulatory barriers that drive up the cost of doing business and reform in government and elections. Hillegonds has been a strong proponent of education finance reform and he backed Proposal B in the November 1989 election. He still would like to see a closing of the gap for funding so-called rich and poor school districts. The Legislature already has enacted "quality" reforms for school districts, t’rt there are new issues, such as Engler favoring "schools of choice" for parents. Another controversy will be modification of teachers’ tenure, which is certain be opposed by teachers' unions. Hillegonds said he would like reform in the school accrediting process. "Outside parties make sure there are so many teachers per student and look at facilities, but they don't look at outcomes," he said. "The debate is over whether the accreditation process should look at more than just facilities, equipment and personnel." He acknowledged that Engler doesn’t share his view of more equitable funding for schools. Instead, the new governor emphasizes a higher priority in funding education with existing state revenue. Political reforms also must be enacted, he said. "Campaign finance reform ought to be about leveling the playing field," he said. "I hope we can reduce some of the advantages we incumbents have and give the challengers a better shot." Hillegonds said he believes the weakening of the two-party system in recent years has not been healthy. He said the resultant gap in power has been filled by special interest groups. In the question and answer session, he was asked about the recent recommendation from the State Officers Compensation Commmission for legislators' pay raises of 16 percent over thonat two years. Though he said rejecting the pay raise wouldn’t save that much money in the state budget, "We need tpfend a signal out to the state that we intend unmake sacrifices." Both houses of the Legislature likely will vote before Feb. 1 on the raise question, but Senate Majority Dick Posthumus, a Republican, and House Speaker Lewis Dodak, a Democrat, both support the raise. And a two-thirds vote of the legislators is needed to override the pay increases. So Hillegonds said he is not optimistic about rejection of the raises. "Most (legislators) plan to return their raises to the state or give them to charity, but that is little consolation," he said. When asked how Engler can reconcile his campaign promise for a 20 percent property tax cut with the problem of the deficit, he said, "Frankly, I don't know how he’s going 4o do that Whether or not he can pull it off, I’m not sure." He added, "You (the audience) are honing in on the tough issues Engler faces." However, he predicted that Engler will not tackle the deficit the same way Blanchard met the budget challenge of eight years ago — with a tax increase. Woodland Twp. to benefit from Eaton County‘911’ by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer For two Barry County communities, emer­ gency help will be only three digits away thanks to a 911 dispatch system implemented recently in Eaton County. Starting Jan. 15, 90 percent of Woodland, most of Castleton and Maple Grove town­ ships and some of Assyria can tap into Eaton County's system, which will open county­ wide on that date. The townships include the villages of Woodland and Nashville. "Because of the exchange overlaps, we can’t draw the line on the county boundary," ex­ plained Eaton County’s 911 director, Paul Rogers. Because the "852" and "367” prefixes cross the Eaton and Barry County line, they were included to accommodate all Eaton County residents. In the Woodland and Nashville areas, Rogers said residents will have the option to call 91’ or the existing seven-digit emergency number they've had all along. "If they dial 911, the call will go to Charlotte, we'll determine whether to contact police, fire or ambulance and reroute the call to the appropriate agency. So there will be a bit of a time delay in those areas," said Rogers. "If you have time, it may be more convenient to call the seven-digit number but if you're having a stroke, for instance, and it’s the only call you can make, you might want to dial 911." Once the recently approved Barry County 911 system is installed in three to five years, Woodland and Nashville calls automatically will be routed to Barry County's dispatching sytem, said Rogers. Eaton County was not able to offer the 911 service to the tiny burg of Woodbury on the Barry/Eaton county line because residents there use the Lake Odessa (Ionia County) telephone prefix of "374". Voters in Ionia County gave the nod to county officials in November to install a 911 system, which will not be operational for at least a year. Since most Woodbury residents are paying for the service through a special millage passed by Eaton County voters in 1989, Rogers has provided the town with a toll-free seven digit direct line to Eaton County's cen­ tral dispatch station. "If they want to report anything in Eaton County, they can call 374-7088," said Rogers. "We implemented that about two months ago for the Woodbury people." Bellevue is also exempt from 911 for the time being, said Rogers, because the tele­ phone system there is outdated. "They won't have it there until June," said Rogers. The special millage will be levied in Eaton County to pay for the new enhanced 911 sys­ tem, and telephone companies are charging everyone with access to the service, including those in Barry County, an additional 32 cents a month. Woodbury residents can use the special seven-digit central dispatch number free of any charges. Hastings grad is House intern Robin R. Cruttenden, a junior at Brigham Young University and a 1988 graduate of Hastings High School, will spend the next four months as an intern in the House of Representatives in Washington D.C. Cruttenden has been assigned to the office of Republican Congressman Robert Smith of Oregon. She is the daughter of William and Bonnie Cruttenden of Hastings. Episcopal Prelude Series continues Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings will present its annual "Prelude Series" of musical presentations in February and March. The series was started to encourage in­ terest in vocal and instrumental music, to provide an opportunity for talented students and adults to perform and to enhance the church services with quality music. “Prelude" participants perform just prior to the 10:30 a.m. Sunday services. Anyone interested in a chance io per­ form may call Janet Richards at 349-2351. Nashville blood drive postponed A blood drive scheduled for Wednes­ day, Jan. 9, in Nashville was postponed until Wednesday, Jan. 16. Don Turner, director of the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross, said die rescheduled drive will be held from 12:30 to 6:15 p.m. Wednes­ day in the basement of the Nashville Baptist Church, 304 Phillips St. The reason for the change in date was that only 54 days would have elapsed between the previous blood bank (Nov. 16 at Maple Valley High School) and Jan. 9. Blood contributors are required to wait a at least 56 days between donations. Ag Day planned for Saturday The 1991 Central Michigan Ag Day is planned for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Lakewood High School. The staffs from the Ionia, Barry and Eaton County Cooperative Extension Services will combine efforts to offer an educational series of programs. Theme for the day will be "safety." Dr. Robert Hollingworth of the Michigan State University Pesticide Research Center will be the keynote speaker. He will start the day by talking about food safety issues. There will be youth safety programs put together for three ages groups: 5-8, 9-12 and 13 and up. Another youth pro­ gram will focus on crafts, agriculture career exploration and employment skills for teens. Topics for adults will include en­ vironmental safety, sustainable agriculture, recycling opportunities, family farm quality time, the farm fami­ ly unit, agriculture land values, farm pesticide storage, herbicides. Lyme’s Disease ari management and use of manure of a fertilizer. To register, call the Barry County Cooperative Extension Service at 948-4862. "It depends on Engler’s ability to change priorities and set policies," he answered. "We’ve allowed state government to grow without asking any questions. I don’t think it’s voodoo economics to bring the state back into line with others (on spending) But it's one of the biggest challenges I’ve seen in my 12 years in state government" Finally, when asked about a shift in the state’s position on abortion with a Pro-Life governor for the first time in two decades, hesaid Right to Life lately has been focusing on more practical wars it can win, such as the Medicaid abortion referendum and parental consent issue. "They know that trying to eliminate all abortions would be politically difficult," he said. Hillegonds said he expects more emphasis on promoting adoption alternatives and on more information on alternatives to abortion being provided, xrth of which he supports. Hillegonds. who lives near Saugatuck, represents the 54th District in the State House, which includes all of Allegan County and Thornapple and Yankee Springs townships in Barry County. First elected to the House in 1978, he was elected House Minority Leader in 1987. The Lunch and Learn series, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Party, is held on the first Friday of each month at Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and State streets. Jan. Legislative Coffee canceled The Legislative Coffee session scheduled for 8 a.m. Monday. Jan. 14, will not be held. The Legislative Coffee series, which usually features State Senator Jack Welborn and State Representative Bob Bender, is sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. The next session tentatively is planned for Feb. 11. Surplus food distribution set Surplus butter, flour, honey and beans will be distributed Wednesday, Jan. 16, at a number of sites in Barry County. The distributions are handled by the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan. Recipients who pre­ sent current commodity cards will be served on a first-come- first-served basis. Distribution times and sites for Jan. 16 are American Legion Post, Hisckory Comers, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Assyria Township Hall, Bellevue, 9 a.m. to noon; After 60 Club, Middleville, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; St. Rose Church in Hastings, 8:30 to 11 a.m.; St. Francis Church, Orangeville, noon to 4 p.m.; Commission on Aging in Hastings, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Commission on Aging in Nashville and Woodland, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Castleton Township Hall, 9 a.m. to noon; St. Ambrose Church, Delton, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Zion Lutheran Church, Woodland, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Johnstown Township Hall, 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, call the local office of the Community Action Agency at 948-4260. Grief support group forming Barry Community Hospice again is expanding services in Barry County by offering a Grief Support Group to people who have lost loved ones. The purpose of the group will be to promote understanding and information about the grief process and to allow the bereaved to get through their grief in a mutually supportive environment. Meetings will begin Thursday, Jan. 24, and continue on the fourth Thursday of each month. They will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hospice, 911 W. Green St., in the Fuller House next to the Pennock Professional Building. Those who want additional support may attend "COPE’ ’ meetings on the se­ cond Thursday of each month at the Nashville United Methodist Church. For more information, call Hospice at 948-4852 or COPE at 852-0840. Band Boosters to meet Monday The Hastings Band Boosters will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14. in the high school band room. All band parents arc welcome. Concert gains $292 for auditorium A small, but appreciative audience en­ joyed the music of ECHO, Les Jazz and the Thomapple River Boys Saturday night at a benefit concert for Central School Auditorium. Officials blamed the snow storms Saturday morning and afternoon for the audience turnout of less than 100. However, $292 was raised for the cam­ paign to restore the 60-year-old auditorium. The campaign on behalf of the auditorium began Jan. 1 and the goal is to raise at least $100,000 with fund­ raising events and donations. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 10, 1991 — Page 3 COUNTY BOARD...cont/nued from page 1 William Mathewson, legislative counsel for the Michigan Municipal League, and Lois Tebo, director of informational services with the League, get ready to address the informational meeting on a proposed Gun Lake village. County commissionersTheodore McKelvey and Rae M. Hoare take the oath for the county board’s top two jobs. McKelvey was re-elected to a fourth term as chairman and "We've moved ahead with computerization of our departments — the courts and the Sheriffs Department We’ve succeeded in get­ ting fixed millage renewed by voters to save that hassle and to save the expense of an Allocation Board for several years to come," McKelvey said. As other accomplishments, he mentioned, improvements at the Animal Shelter and the fact that the Department of Public Works has been working working with several town­ ships on several different sewer projects. "Last year was an exceptionally productive year and I think that every one of you deserve Hoare was named vice chairwoman. County Clerk Nancy Boersma administers the oath. some praise for your hard work and your kind cooperation," McKelvey told commissioners. Board committee assignments, ratified by the board, for 1991 reflected several changes, primarily because of having a new commis­ sioner. The board's Human Services Committee has a new chairman for the first time since 1975. Smith was appointed to the post, suc­ ceeding Hoare who will now chair the board's Facilities and Property Committee. Commissioner Orvin Moore will head the board's Finance Committee, replacing P. Richard Dean, who did not seek re-election. Committee assignments are: •Criminal Justice: Ethel Boze, chairwoman; Rae M. Hoare and Robert Wenger. •Human Services: Michael Smith, chair­ man; Rae M. Hoare and Robert Wenger. •Finance: Orvin Moore, chairman; Marjorie Radant and Theodore McKelvey. •Facilities and Property: Rae M. Hoare, chairwoman; Orvin Moore, and Michael Smith. •County Development: Robert Wenger, chairman; Ethel Boze and Orvin Moore. •Personnel: Marjorie Radant, chairwoman; Ethel Boze and Theodore McKelvey. In addition to board committees, commisx sioners also were appointed to be the county's representative on a number of other boards and agencies. Moore and McKelvey will serve on the Airport Board; Hoare, Radant and Boze were named to the Barry-Eaton Board of Health; Hoare and Smith, Community Action Agency Board; Smith and Wenger, CalhounBarry Growth Alliance; Boze and McKelvey, Classification Committee; Smith and Boze, Commission on Aging; Boze, Community Corrections Advisery Board; Moore, Ke/man; Hoare, Legislative Committee; Radant and Boze, Mental Health; Hoare and McKelvey, Mid-Counties Consortium; former commissioner' P. Richard Dean, Mortgage Review Board; Radant and Road Commissioner Jack Lenz, Parks and Recreation Board; Moore and Smith, R. C. & D. Conservation; Hoare, Wenger and McKelvey, Department of Public Works; Smith and Wenger, Economic Development Corp.; Boze and Wenger, Joint Economic Development Commission; Moore, Jordan Lake Board; Boze, Wilkinson Lake Board; Moore and Smith AAA Region HI; Moore, Safety Committee; Wenger, Solid Waste; Radant and Smith, Substance Abuse; Hoare, Boze and McKelvey, Transportation; and Moore and McKelvey, Central Dispatch/911. Hastings man stabbed in fight with girlfriend Patricia Lltnlanski holds her son, Cody Michael Lltnianskl, Barry County’s 1991 New Year’s Baby. Nashville wins New Year's Baby title for second year by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer When 7-pound Cody Michael made his ap­ pearance Thursday morning (Jan. 3), he was proclaimed Barry County's 1991 New Year’s Baby. Cody is the first child of Patricia Litnianski of 115 Reed St., Nashville. He made his en­ trance at 8:08 a.m., weighing 7 pounds. 5M ounces and measuring 21 inches. Patricia said that she had no idea Cody would be the New Year's Baby. "I didn’t even think about it,” she said. Patricia’s mother, Sandra Clark, was on hand to serve as Patricia's coach during the delivery and tape Cody's arrival. Patricia's friend. Jill Langer, was supposscd to be the coach, but she wasn’t able to make it. When she heard Patricia had been taken to the hospital she couldn’t find her car keys. Four hours taler, after Cody had already made his entrance. Jill found her keys - in the ignition of her car. Patricia is 18 years old and is a student at Maple Valley High School. She said she plans to finish high school and continue her education. Among prizes Cody will receive for winn­ ing the baby race are gifts for baby and mom from Two’s Company, a photo album from Jacobs Pharmacy, baby’s first set of dishes from Hastings House, two weeks of passive excercise for mom at Body Options, a $10 gift certificate from Big Wheel, $10 starter sav­ ings accounts at Hastings Savings & Loan. Hastings City Bank and National Bank of Hastings, a Hankscraft vaporizer from Bosley Pharmacy, an assortment of books from Pages. SIU gift certificates from McDonald's. Sisters Fabrics and JC Penney, a pair of Carharrt brown d :ck working bibs for baby from True Value Toys, Bikes and Sports, Baby’s First Sticker Calendar from Cinder Pharmacy and Hallmark Shop, baby rings from Hodges Jewelery, two weeks free diaper service from Daisy Diaper, a floral arrange­ ment delivered to the mother at the hospital from Barlow Florist, free film processing for the first roll of baby pictures from Brand's Photo Center, a framed miniature portrait from White’s Photography and a year’s subscription to the Hastings Banner. by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer A Hastings man was stabbed Tuesday afternoon following a domestic dispute that turned into a fight. Hastings Police said Kendall Bolton, 38, bled for several hours, losing about two pints of blood, before an ambulance was called about 10:30 p.m. to his home at 131 1/2 E. Center St Bolton was listed in satisfactory condition Wednesday at Pennock Hospital, according to a hospital spokeswoman. Bolton's girlfriend, Peggy Sue Hall, 32, of the same address, was arrested Tuesday night in connection with the stabbing. On Wednes­ day she was arraigned in District Court on a charge of aggravated assault, a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail. Hall pleaded not guilty and was released on a $1,000 personal recognizance bond. A pre­ trial hearing was set for Jan. 24 in District Court. The Barry County Prosecutor's office also issued a warrant charging Bolton with assault and battery, a possible 90-day misdemeanor. Hastings Police Patrolman Jeff Pratt said Hall and Bolton were drinking alcohol at home Tuesday afternoon when the argument between them began. "She said she was doing dishes, and they had an argument and he hit her in the mouth,” Pratt said. "She grabbed a knife and stabbed him." Authorities said Bolton suffered a two-inch deep wound to the left side of his chest. Hall told police she only attempted to de­ fend herself, adding that Bolton struck her several more times after she stabbed him. Police said the incident occurred sometime Tuesday afternoon, but residents at the home did not call for an ambulance until several hours later. Authorities said they initially were told Bolton had stabbed himself. MML officials outline positives, negatives for Gun Lake Village idea by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Two Michigan Municipal League officials, invited by the Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce, spoke Thursday evening to a gathering of area residents about the possibility of forming a village at Gun Lake. William Mathewson, an attorney and legislative counsel for the league, said that no matter what the people at Gun Lake do, "you really can't lose. This is one of the most beautiful places in West Michigan. You’re in a growing part of the state, and envied by other areas." He also mentioned the desirable lake front property as a asset to the lake community. The large group that attended the informational forum showed that local resi­ dents do care about the fate of Gun Lake and its residents, Mathewson observed. Lois Tebo, director of informational services for the MML, also talked from prac­ tical experience gained as a village manager in Ortonville for 11 years. Both made a presentation to the group, and then answered questions about the proposed village, which would include areas in Wayland, Martin, Yankee Springs and Orangeville Townships. Current residents of the Gun Lake area could be in one of four townships, two coun­ ties or five school districts. Multiple telephone exchanges also are found in the area. With status as a home rule village, controlling growth would be possible. Mathewson said, and "many levels of planning could be unified." "There is going to be change with this desirable location. The choice is he m to make it best for you. The Michigan Municipal League will be glad to help," he said. Tebo, after explaining how to prepare a budget for a village, gave general advice for those interested in promoting the idea. "Don't rush the process. Take your time. The old saying ’if it's worth doing, it's worth doing well’ is true. Examine it thoroughly, and answer all of the questions. Take all questions seriously, and then find the answers to them. Don't play games, and be credible. And, keep an open mind," she advised. Above all, stay involved, she added. "If you decide you want to incorporate -­ and get the end result you want — once you get the village, stay involved," she said. The home rule concept was studied in detail by Mathewson, who pointed out that with home rule a village has the authority to fashion exactly the type of government and services they want for their new community. "With a general law village, the reverse is true. You can’t do it unless the state says you may,” he said. Different types of municipal incorporation and the distinctions between type of in­ corporations also were discussed. "As the population of an unincorporated settlement increases, the increasing need or desire for local services requires taxation in which other township residents have no interest Village incorporation is a method of securing both the authority to enact local regulatory ordinances and the local taxing authority to finance the cast of local services without directly affecting the remaining township population, jurisdiction or tax base," he said. The procedure to become incorporated as a home rule village was explained, with a list of the facts needed by the Michigan State Boundary Commission outlined. Petitions sent to the commission must have one percent of residents in the area, or 100 persons, whichever is greater, plus if there are any plats, must have one percent of population in each one. The commission will ask if there is a cohesive community identity, sufficient tax base, reasonably drawn boundaries, and. the reason for the desired incorporation, Mathewson said. The SBC holds a public hearing in the area, and after the hearing may deny, approve or approve with with revised boundaries. If approved or approved with revisions, the order becomes final in 45 days unless a referendum petition is filed with the SBC. If it is determined that the referendum petition is valid, it orders an election on the proposed incorporation, he continued. If the majority Kevin Meaton introduces the main speakers at the informational meeting held at Bay Pointe Inn last Thursday. of the electors in the affected area vote to ap­ prove the incorporation, the order becomes final. A charter commission is then elected to draft a proposed charter and the electorate must approve the charter, he said. Saying he wasn't committed to any one solution to the question, Mathewson also outlined alternatives to village incorporation. Tebo explained sources of income for a village and expenses that could be expected A sample budget is also needed by the boundary commission for deliberations. Local taxes, state shared revenues, fees and charges for services, miscellaneous revenues, and state money for streets arc the only ways villages receive funds, she said. Administrative costs, public safety, public wdrks, elections insurance and legal counsel are all expected expenses, along with environ­ mental costs that are escalating and probably will be higher in years to come, Tebo said. “There is going to be change with this desirable location. The choice is how to make it best for you. The Michigan Municipal League will be glad to help.” William Mathewson In reply to a question, Mathewson confirmed that taxes would still be paid to the township, besides the millage set by the village. But there would be services per­ formed for the village by the township for that tax money, he said. Most townships levy one mill for these services, and villages, while they are limited by law to no more than 20 mills, usually levy between six and eight, he said. Mike Otis, a member of the committee studying the feasibility of a Gun Lake village, also answered q”estions. He said the estimated state equalized evaluation for the area was around $42 million, and the population is 2,500, possibly 3,000. To the comment that the estimate for the SEV was low, Otis said it may well be, but his committee would rather err on the low side. The boundary line follows section lines, he added. Otis said the committee was still refining the data for the area, and identified three different "Gun Lake residents." There are year-round residents, those who spend eight months a year here, and some who stay at the lake for two months of the year, he said. There will be more informational meetings, and everyone will be invited, and "everyone has a voice." Olis said. However, where a person declares residency is where they vote, and "we’re very sensitive to the summer residents, but we don't want just summer residents to control what happens year-round," he said. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 10. 1991 Viewpoint Michigan’s budget crisis will affect Barry County Hastings and other communities, Barry and other counties, and most townships in Michigan may be in for some economic hard times in 1991 and beyond. Judging by comments made by State House Minority Leader Paul Hillegonds last week at the First Friday Lunch and Learn series, the state's budget crunch will have impact on far more than just Lansing. The 9.2 percent reduction in all state departments will be felt in such local areas as social services and mental health. Reductions of services in other areas, such as state police and Secretary of State offices, also can be expected. If new Gov. John Engler follows through on the notion of cutting many Department of Commerce grant programs, efforts for economic development grants for Hastings and Barry County will be even more difficult Hastings last year won a $12,000 Rural Economic Stragety grant from the state, but may not be able to do anything with it if the Commerce Department is hit with massive reductions in the effort to tackle the state budget deficit Hillegonds and other state officials are referring to the DOC grant programs as non-essential, even "pork barrel” projects. The guess here is that the state indeed will make these kinds of cuts, making the jobs of the Joint Economic Development Commission and the Barry County Futuring Committee even more difficult. Efforts to attract more business in a growing area may not receive much further help from the state, so it appears it's up to us at home. This glocmy economic forecast doesn't even take in the schools, which already have suffered a great deal financially in recent years. Though the new governor says he'll do everything he can to spare education the budget axe, area school administrators must be nervous when thinking back to the days of executive order cuts in state aid in 1982 and 1983. Delton schools already plan to ask for more millage in a special election early this year. Don't be surprised if some other districts in the area are forced to do likewise, at least in the annual school elections in June. However, school millage requests won't be easy to pass during a reported economic downturn and in the wake of passage of two millage requests last year, for 911 emergency services and for the Commission on Aging. People will say they are being taxed to death, and perhaps they are, largely because the state and federal governments are leaving many funding questions up to local municipalities and school districts. Hillegonds very likely was correct in saying there will be painful cuts ahead in Lansing. As a result, there may be some painful decisions close to home. Letters Support the Prairieville recall To the Editor: As an active member of the Prairieville Township — Pine Lake Fire Department, I would like to urge all registered voters of Prairieville Township to attend the recall elec­ tion (Feb. 26) to support the recall of the three township officials: Supervisor Roy Reck, Clerk Janette Emig and Treasurer Darlene Vickery. The Township Board has done a serious in­ justice by taking away the fire department's right to choose an officer we feel comfortable fallowing •»» *n emergency situation. Hastings Bciinier) Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President Stephen Jacobs Treasurer Because of this, department morale has dropped considerably. The Fire Department personnel alone has the knowledge to choose competant in­ dividuals for certain positions. The Township Board members are neither trained in nor knowledgeable of the fire service field and should not be making such a decision. Your supoort would be greatly appreciated. ' Firefighter Michael R. Herzog Delton Let’s give folks what they want Now that the "R" word is being discussed openly, and Washington has acknowledged the country is probably in an economic slump, the faces are getting longer and the brows are more furrowed than usual in the local business community. How to survive the coming crunch? After much thought, I reached back into a seldom-used corner of my mind for a bit of wisdom from Economics 201. "Expand and diversify. That's the solution," I said to my boss the other day.. The boss unfurrowed his brow a bit "What do you have in mind," he asked. "Sell drugs," I triumphantly announced. The boss looked at me blankly. "I don't think we can claim First Amend­ ment protection on that one," he said. "No, not those kind of drugs," I countered. "Pharmaceuticals. Let’s open a pharmacy." "A pharmacy?" "Sure, J-Ad Graphics Publishing, Printing and Pharmaceuticals. See, it even sounds good with all those 'Ps.'" I paused. "Okay, so it doesn't sound good, but it looks good on paper, and that's what counts in our business," I said. "Seems to me we have plenty of pharma­ cies already," the boss said, knitting his eye­ brows again and adding a new and deeper trench to his forehead. "First we had Bosley, Cinder, Jacobs and Pennock. Now K mart and Felpausch have pharmacies, and Hook's Drugs just opened down from K mart" "Well, I would have thought the first three were plenty, too, but those folks down at K mart and Felpausch are pretty clever," I said. I leaned forward and dropped my voice to a whisper. "I think they're on to something." The boss shot a quick glance around the of­ fice and checked his coffee for a hidden mi­ crophone. "Think so?" he asked in a hushed tone. "Definitely," I said. "Look at their track record. Roman Feldpausch starts with one tiny store in Hastings, and the company goes on within two generations to add 16 stores and all it costs them is the'd' from their last name. "Even if they don't know everything," I Reporter’s Notes... by Jeff Kaczmarczyk continued, "with what they get for a 16-ounce can of stewed turnips in heavy soy sauce, they can afford to hire a few people who do know everything." "That's true," the boss pondered. "Felpausch is one of Hastings' biggest suc­ cess stories." "Absolutely," I said. "And those K mart executives, fcr my money, are smarter than the folks running General Motors," I said.' "How do you figure?" "Ever shopped at Fuji-Mart or Kyotos-RUsT I asked. "Never heard of them." "Neither have I," I said. "They don't exist, at least not in this country. American de­ partment stores like K mart have successfully kept big Japanese stores out of the U.S. market, which is more than you can say for automobiles. Seems to me K mart's execu­ tives could give GM a few lessons. "So if these big boys say a town of 6,500 people needs more than a half dozen pharmacies, I figure we should listen to them," I concluded. The boss settled back into his chair. "But do you think there's room in the mar­ ket for another pharmacy?' he asked. "Well," I said slowly, "if we play our cards right, I think we can comer the north central Hastings aspirin and greeting card market. There are probably dozens of women in Woodland and Freeport who would sleep easier at night knowing that if they get their panty hose caught in the car door on the way into Hastings, they can stop in at J-Ad Graphics Pharmacy and pick up a spare pair, with and without control-top waist bands." "So you think we can make a go of it," the boss said. "I don't see why not," I replied. "I'm not sure," the boss said, looking up at the many civic awards adorning his wall. "I think we have responsibilities to our cus­ tomers. It seems to me business should give the customer something he needs, but can't get anywhere else." I thought back to my basic Economics 202. Unfortunately, I slept through most of the second semester. "Old-fashioned thinking," I said. "This is the *90s. No one makes money any more by developing a new product What they do is re­ invent the wheel, wrap it in an attractive, eye-catching package, launch a major media campaign end wage price war for market share." "So we should do what everyone else is do­ ing, but push harder," the boss said, catching on to my line of thought. "Exactly," I replied. "People around here have been talking for years about building a fancy hotel to attract tourists and an athletic club with an Olympic-sized swimming pool. But if enough people really wanted them, someone already would have found a way to build them and make a nice profit, too. "If the *905 logic of the marketplace holds up, it's obvious Hastings doesn't need a hotel or a pool, but it must need more pharma­ cies," I said. "So if tough times are coming, I say follow the tried and true method and dispense drugs." The boss pondered a bit He unfurrowed his brow and then furrowed it again. "You may be right about the way business works these days, but I'm not sure we can pull off a pharmacy," he said. "Got any more ideas?" I was ready for this. "All we need to do is have the fign made up," I answered. "Picture this: J-Ad Graphics Publishing, Printing and Video Rental." Firefighters did a terrific job To the Editor: This is an appreciation to four or five firemen I've never met. I wasn’t home when they came to our house seven miles from town on slippery, snow covered roads. My wife, on the advice of neighbor George Cullers, called because our chimney wall was smoking in the wrong places. The first pickup truck was on the premises within 20 jniuutes. Backup equip­ ment and men followed promptly. They, somehow moved a very hot stove, took the fire out of it and extinguished a nasty fire that had developed in an open stone area behind it. They shoveled flaming creosote out of the ash takeouts on the chimney exterior. They got the whole thing under control within an hour and didn’t leave until all danger had been removed. They were efficient, courteous Letters and reassuring. As I was returning, southbound on Broad­ way, I passed the red trucks that were north­ bound and wondered where they hud been. They had been busy saving my house. Through the Banner, I’d like to thank the men who did the job. Also to remind burners of wood to keep those stoves and chimneys as clean and free of creosote as is possible. The stuff burned so hot that chimney bricks were warm to the touch tor 36 hours. This despite the fact that my chimney is cleaned regularly. One area, hard to get to, had been neglected and that’s what caused the problem. You can’t be too ctreful. Sincerely. Kensinger Jones Hastings There Is no wisdom in replacing experience To the Editor: This weekend. I read your paper and was particularly interested in the recall effort against the Prairieville Township Board, which has been conducted by a group of in­ dividuals, led by Jim Cary. Thank you for your editorial in this matter, as it summed up the matter quite nicely. I also note Dr. Kenneth Komheiser was right on point (in a letter to the editor) when he stated that popularity contests should not determine who should run an organization. Dr. Kornheiser is a man has worked within the com­ munity guidelines and has personal knowledge from his dealings with the Township Board on various levels. I personally have experienced a good rela­ tionship with the Township Board since I have moved into this area, and although there are many improvements that should be made in the future, the officers are certainly not shirk­ ing their duties. If we are offendea "very time Public Opinion: one of our relatives is not endorsed as they would like to be, we will be recalling numerous officials in the future at all levels. When voters go to the election booth Feb. 26, the greatest concern is who will be replac­ ing experienced officers in the future. Will we be content with inexperienced citizens with few credentials for the job? I doubt that we will be able to do that. Your suggestion is excellent: Bring out some competition in the next election so we can see where the assets lie. rather than throw in the towel when the decision is not in our favor. Sincerly, Ardis J. Pierce Plainwell NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE Should we go to war after Jan. 15? President Bush has told Iraqi ruler Saddam Hussein that he must leave Kuwait by next Tuesday, Jan. 13, or face the consequences. Should we go to war with Iraq if it fails to do so by Tuesday? John Jacobs Vice President Frederic Jacobs Secretary Newsroom David T. Young (Editor. Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Todd Tubergen (Sports Ed ton Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Sue Hinckley Sandra Ponsetto Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8a.m. ■ 5:30p.m.; Saturday 3a.m. noon. Larry Seymour (Sates Manager) Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Phyllis Bowers Subscription Rates: $13 per year in Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058-06C2 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) Aaron Snider, Hastings: "Yes. The man (Hus­ "No. I think they sein) is not stable enough should settle their dif­ to have the kinds of ferences before rushing in­ to war.” weapons that he does. " “I think we should. Otherwise someone else will think they can get away with the same thing." “Yes. I don't think he (Hussein) should be able to take over and be like Hitler." “No. I think we should make every other effort, and the United Nations should step in." “Yes. If we don’t, he (Hussein) will think that he can push anybody around and keep doing what he’s doing." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 10, 1991 — Page 5 Letter to the Editor From Time to Time... War uelps jewelry business profits? By Esther Walton Letters from overseas 1940s The Second World War had started in Europe in 1939. This was first war where the major fighting was done by airplanes and bombs. The United States was not committed to the fighting in 1939. But by the fall of 1940, a ^elective service draft law was passed. Selectie service required all young men to register and then the names were drawn for the draft. By November 1940, two Barry County men were drafted and sent to the Army. The situation overseas was not daily news on the television as it is today. The only way people knew about the situation was to receive letters from people who were living overseas. The Banner would publish these letters for all to read, whenever someone lent them a letter. These letters were non-specific as to whom they were sent, but the descriptions of the war were clear. “The following letter," said the Banner of Nov. 14, 1940, “received by friends in Hastings direct from war tom England contains first hand news concerning daily events in the heavily populated Midland districts. It mentions the welcome arrival of the American Red Cross consignments and the splendid way in which everyone in England is carrying on: “Your extraordinarily kind letter reached me yesterday and I was very touched by your thought of sending me sugar. It will indeed be a welcome guest and I look forward to its arrival. “In the meantime, since you are in touch with Victor, you may have heard from him that I have been bomted out of my house. I wrote a long detailed account of it to Angus and asked him to pass it around amongst my friends, so perhaps it would interest you to see it. “Since then there has been a time or delayed action bomb practically on my doorstep which made a hole 10 feet deep and a crater thirty feet wide It smashed the water vein which caused my Msement to be flooded so that when I went up to pack a few things I found my silver chest floating (censor deleted one inch, censors read all letters and deleted anything that might give information to the enermy)... said they might be able to pack it by mid October, but could I find storage room somewhere as every place they knew of was quite full up. “Poor old London s getting it badly-just now, but what do bricks and mortar matter so long as the people survive? The spirit of the Londoners has much been written up in your it so. that I .will only tell you.qFjjxamples known to me personally. “Behind me is rather an interesting street where antique shops and furniture shops that do an enormous export trade to your country are to be found. I know most of them and step­ ped around last week to see how they had fared. I found that one had had his shop com­ pletely demolished. He saw men and stepped out of the house next door and said, ‘Yes, Hitler made a pro­ per mess of my place. But anyhow I shan’t have to pay my rent next quarter.’ Further along, a chemist who had been heavily sand bagged all the year, had had a bomb near, which had burst the bags and scat­ tered sand everywhere. His only comment was, ‘Might be an Eg/pt with all this sand about.* “Mr. Smither, who is a home guard by night and the green grocer by day, had his shop front flown out ind all the fruit and vegetables scattered. He was carrying on a brisk trade on two o d tables out on the sidewalk and making a joke of his misfor­ tunes. Not one grumble or cross word did I hear the whole day. “I have had two lots of friends killed in their houses by aerial torpedoes, which are devastatingly deadly when they fell on a house. Now Hitler is sending over hand mines six feet in length. They are dropped by parachutes made of beautiful green silk with tremendous strong cord measuring two inches in diameters. One of these is sufficient to destroy a whole row of houses in the east end where they are built very close together. “I am staying in a charming old house in the Midlands built and furnished between 1780 and 1795 by Holland, one of our famous architects. It stands in a lovely park full of trees, which are just beginning to turn golden. “From my window I see a bath with a tem­ ple at the far end. It is a typically English scene far removed from war. I have not said where it is so I hope the censor won't be angry with me, but (censor deleted one inch)... They come over us most nights and have several times dropped small bombs in fields near us. iney nave only bagged so iar two cows and an old horse. “Refugees from London arc pouring in almost every day, white faced and dazed for want of sleep. It is terrible to see them. My To the Editor: hostess, who has a heart of gold, has filled the stables and out buildings with them. They are grateful for a straw filled mattress and a blanket on the floor, anything to get away from the inferno that London has become. "My friend goes out every day and finds more people to bring under her roof. Poor things, their relations come down and they tuck them in somewhere until there are eight or nine living in two rooms. One house of three rooms has 13 people sleeping in it. “Many children without parents are being sent down by the government from the worst areas, and these are billeted in the village, which has about 300 inhabitants. A party of 80 children arrived two days ago, and she and I went to the school house to meet them. Poor mites, they had been traveling since 7 a.m. until 3:30. They sat in rows with labels round their necks and each clutching a small bundle of clothes. It was a heart breaking sight, but the motherly village women soon carried them off to their homes and made them happy. "People are so good to each other these days. It seems to have brought out the best in everyone. "My hostess is president of the County Red Cross, so we went into the local town to see the latest consignment of gifts from the Red Cross. I wish you could have heard the ex­ clamations of joy and appreciation over them by the ladies who were unpacking the cases as they found underwear for men and boys; women’s and children’s dresses. Fruit of the Loom sheets, pullovers, knickers, stocking for women, woolen jerseys, layettes done up in bags, and every conceivable thing and just what is most needed at the moment. They had even sent golden syrup, of which there in practically none to be had. "The President got busy on the allocation of these lovely gifts, and in an incredibly short time they were nearly disposed of. “While we were sorting out and doing up parcels in the Town Hall there was an air raid alarm, so the chief constable invited us down to the control room deep underground where seven or eight .nen sit in front of telephones and receive reports from every comer of this very large county. It was extraordinarily in­ teresting, and when the raid was over, we saw the reports that had come in. The chief con­ stable came back to lunch and was most in­ teresting about the things that had happened. "He brought in his picket for the small boy of the house, the hostess’ grandson, an armlet of super quality with a silk swQfrika.pqi-t. broidered on it, taken in from a very small air­ man who was brought down recently. He had brought a suitcase which contained silk pa­ jamas, silver backed bruches, etc., and his fur coat with him evidently intending to stay in England. “There are two things rather interesting to know that have not, I think, been in any newspapers — reports from all over the coun­ try, I mean official reports, which are cir­ culated to all chief constables, do say that cap­ tured German airmen always expect to find their troops already here and ask where the headquarters are. They are dumbfounded at the number of German planes we have brought down. It seems that when attacks are launched on us, never more than six machines come from the same airdromes. “By this means, they are able to keep secret all their losses, as no one man may know the total. As we destroyed over a 1,000 machines in August and another 1,000 already this month, their losses have been considerable. I think we have all got to the stage now when we should welcome an attempted invasion. “Every old woman in a cottage has a hat­ chet in her back yard, with which she means to strike a blow for freedom if the chance comes. I spoke to one old woman of 80, still agile and full of vigor, and in answer to my question as to what she would do if a parachutist landed in her yar.’, she replied without hesitation, ‘hit him hard with this,’ waving a heavy shovel in her hand, and I should think she was speaking for the whole of her class, too. “Living in the country here 45 miles from London we might as well be on the other side of the world, for the phone between here and London is used exclusively by the military. Petrol is so rationed we can only just manage the station work. And neighbors 20 miles away might just as well be at the North Pole. “Letters, too, are very slow, as so many sorting offices have been damaged, especially London's heart Is gutted by fire from German bombings, September, 1940. These shells of buildings lie between St. Paul’s Cathedral churchyad, in the foreground, and Newgate Street. German bombers left many blocks of ruins In widely separated sections. in the London area. Still, everyone is cheer­ fully putting up with the inconveniences. “I have no idea where I shall be this winter, but letters to my old address will always find Legal Notices PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing con­ cerning proposed amendments to the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Plan will be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Com­ mission on Wednesday. February 6, 1991, at 7:30 o'clock p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 South Norris Rood, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered at this public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. The proposed rezonlng upon the application of William and Linda Wellenkamp of a parcel of land Identified as Tax Parcel No. 0812-022-012-10 and more generally described os being located 1500 ft. southeast from the intersection of 3-Mile and Milo Roads on the north (lower Crooked Lake) side of Milo Rood. This parcel is proposed to be rezoned from its existing "A” Agricultural District zoning classification to o proposed "R-1” Single Family, Low Density, Resldental District zoning classification. It is also proposed to amend the Prairieville Township Land Use Plan with respect to said parcel so as to place it In the Low Density Residential land use classification. 2. Such other and further matters as may legally come before said Planning Commission. Written documents will be received from any in­ terested persons concerning the foregoing ap­ plication by the PrairievilS Township Clerk at the 1 ownship Hall at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing on February 6, 1991, and may be further received by the Planning Commission at said hearing. The Prairieville Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above mentioned proposed amend­ ments at or following the public hearing. Anyone interested In reviewing the Zoning Or­ dinance and/or Land Use Plan pertinent to the foregoing may examine a copy of the same at the Prairieville Township Hall during regular business hours of regular business days hereafter until the time of said hearing and may further examine the same at said public hearing. AH interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Sheri Armlntrout, Secretary Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Road Delton, Michigan 49046 (616) 623-2664 (1/31) RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Board Meeting — January 2. 1991 Approved minutes of December 5th meeting. Received proposal re: Township Property and Liability policy for 1991 from Burnham and Flower Agency. Unanimously approved increasing Board of Ap­ peals from 3 to 5 members, as soon as possible. Clerk read letter from Hastings City Library thanking Township for 1990 donation. She also noted rather low per diems being paid to our Zon­ ing. Appeals and Board of Review membership. Received and placed on file various cor­ respondence, Treasurers Report and Zoning Ad­ ministrators report. Unanimous approved membership to the Southcentral Michigan Planning Council. Approved by unanimous roll call vote ad­ justments to 1990 Budget. Adjusted 1991 budget to include increase to Hostings City Library by unanimous vote. Approved vouchers totaling $10,110.73. Adjournment at 8:41 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Phyllis Fuller. Clerk Attested to by: Robert M. Edwards, Supervisor (1/10) • NOTICE • POSITIONBarryOPENING County DEPARTMENT: Prosecuting Attorney Legal Secretary • Juvenile/Civil BASE SALARY: $7.04 to $8.22/Hourly $14,636 to $17,090/Annual SUBMIT APPLICATION/ Mr. Dale A. Crowley SEND RESUME TO: Barry County Prosecutor Courts & Law Building 220 W. Court Street Hastings. Ml 49058 EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION: High School graduate o' equivalent. Secretarial training or experience (legal secretary experience preferred). Computer and word processing experience Background in court system and public relations. TITLE: — APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH JAN. 11th — me and it is always so nice to have news from your side.” Very sincerely, Jeanne Malcolm I was in a store on 28th Street in Cascade Saturday, Dec. 29, when I saw on the jewelry counter they were selling little yellow ribbon pins. The card they are attached to reads "wear a yellow ribbon, show your support for our armed forces." I purchased three of the pins. After I went home, 1 just started thinking about it, so on Monday, Dec. 31,1 called the store and spoke with the store manager. I ex­ plained the yellow ribbons to him and I asked if the proceeds are going to be used to supply the armed forces in the Middle East with dif­ ferent needs they may have, such as soaps, razors, etc. He got very defensive. I feel that it’s a legitimate question and I would like an answer. As a person with a family member in the Middle East, I think it’s a wonderful thing for the store to do, if the money is being used to serve the needs of the soldiers. If it’s not, then I think it’s pretty sad for so­ meone to make a profit from someone else’s misfortunte. Laura Amalio Nashville NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF BANK ASSETS AND ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITIES Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Bank, Hastings, Michigan 49058 has made application to the Federal De post Insurance Corporation, Washington, D.C. 20429, for its written consent to acquire the assets of and assume liability to pay deposits made at the Wayland branch of First Savings Bank, FSB, Three Rivers, Michigan 49093. This notice is published pursuant to Section 18(c) of the Federal Deposit In­ surance Act. Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his/her comments In writing with the Regional Director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at its Regional Office, 30 South Wacker Drive, Suite 3100, Chicago, Illinois 60606. If any person desires to pro­ test the granting of this application, such person has a right to do so if the protest is filed with the Regional Director by January 26, 1991. The nonconfidential portions of the application are on file in the Regional Office as part of the public file maintained by the Corpora­ tion. This file is available for public Inspection during regular business hours. It is contemplated that all of the offices of the above named banks will continue to be operated. December 27, 1990 . Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court Street Hastings, Ml 49058 . ... First Savings Bank, FSB .. 1.23. Portage Avenue . . Three Rivers, Ml 49093 Monday, January 7th through Saturday, January 12th RVSHOW • Campers • Trailers • Motor Homes — SHOW HOURS — Did you meet them yet? Almost 1 of every 5 Americans moves each year, and wherev.er Americans move, Getting To Know You welcomes them, with much more than just ‘ Howdy/ Getting To Know You and its sponsors make' new families in town feel wel­ come with a housewarming package full of needed infor­ mation about selected community services. Getting To Know You is the best way fine merchants and qualified profes­ sionals can invite new business, new friends to come in. r-ihjg To know you WELCOMING NEWCOMERS NATIONWIDE To become a sponsor, call (800) 645-6376 in New York State (800) 632-9400 Monday thru Friday Noon to 9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sponsored by ... the Recreational Vehicle Dealers Association of Grand Rapids Eastbrook $$ Mall S eaac boftf/ne, grand rapid* �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 10, 1991 Q j SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - Antonia (Munguia) DeLuna, 57 of San Antonio, Texas and formerly of Lake Odessa passed away Saturday, December 29, 1990 in San Antonio. She was born on September 8, 1933 in Rio Hondo, Texas, the daughter of Fredrico and Rosa (Rodriguz) Cisneros. Mrs. DeLuna is survived by three daughters, Jane Dockstader of Mulliken, Maria Preciado and Norma Hurtado, both of Grand Rapids; two sons, Calistro and Emmanuel Munguia, both of Brownsville, Texas; 12 grandchildren; one brother and five sisters. Funeral mass was held Wednesday, January 2 at the Sl Edwards Catholic Church, Lake Odessa with Father James Bozung officiating. Burial was at the Sunfield Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Carl R. Parker RICHLAND - Carl R. Parker, 59 of 9402 Bunker Hill Drive, Richland and formerly of Delton passed away suddenly at home, Friday, January 4, 1991. Mr. Parker was bom December 15, 1931 in Kalamazoo, the son of James Arthur and Rose (Winkler) Parker, Sr. He graduated from Delton Kellogg Schools in 1950. He had been employed as a Lineman with Consumers Power Company since October 18, 1951. He was a former member of the B.P.O.H. Fire Department of Delton. He attended the Richland Bible Church. He was an avid hunter and ice fisherman. He was married to Eugenia Harrington on February 9, 1951. Mr. Parker is survived by his wife, Eugenia; a daughter, Jodi Parker at home; two sons, Carl Parker Jr. of Claremont, California and Philip Parker of Norcross, Georgia; three grandchil­ dren, Jennifer, Nicole and Christopher; one sister, Mrs. Richard (Rosemary) Tessman of Lake Placid, Florida. He was preceded in death by a brother, James Parker in 1985. Funeral services were held Monday, January 7 at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton with Reverend Doctor William F. Sherbet! of the Richland Bible Church officiating. Burial was at East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Fund or the Richland Bible Church. Envelopes available at the funeral home. Antonia DeLuna ( Edith M. Hough GRAND RAPIDS - Edith M. Hough, age 100, of Grand Rapids and formerly of Wood­ land passed away on Sunday, December 23, 1990 at Sl Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. Edith Lake was born on February 11, 1890. She was married to Harry Hough on September 9, 1930. Mrs. Hough maintained her own residence until three weeks prior to her death, despite having suffered a stroke which left her in a wheel chair for many years. She is survived by her sister, Harriet Duiven of Grand Rapids; step daughter-in-law, Lottie Hough of Lake Odessa; grandsons, Rodger and Lin Hough of Hastings, Dwight and Linda Hough of Euless, Texas, David Hough of Two Rivers, Wisconsin, Roland and Orlean Hough of Onalaska, Wisconsin; James and Maxine Hough and William and Patricia Hough, all of East Troy, Wisconsin; also several great­ grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 26, 1990 with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Cook Funeral Homes of Grand Rapids. ATTEND SERVICES Hastings Area HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church Street!. Philip L. Brown, Pastor, Samuel D. Price, Director Christian Education and Youth. Church Phone 945-9574. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. (nursery attendant). Middle High Youth, 5 p.m. and Senior High Youth 6 p.m. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Broad­ cast of worship sen ice over WBCH AM-FM at 10:30 a.m. Thursday Bell Choir rehearsal 6:30 p.m. and Chancel Choir rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Visually Impaired Persons monthly meeting Friday, Jun. 11 at 9:30 a.m. (rescheduled from last week) — Speaker Dr. Kimberly Norris — new techniques on cataracts — public invited — for more info, call 945-4719. Saturday, Jan. 12, Co­ Dependents Anonymous at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15 - UM Men Dinner/Program 6:30 p.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St., Michael Anton, Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday, Jan. 13 - 8:00 Holy Communion; 9: 15 Church School (all ages); 10: 30 Holy Communion; 6:00 Voter's meeting. Thursday, Jan. 10 - 7:30 Ad. Choir, 8:00 AA. Satur­ day. Jan. 12 - 9:30 Conf. 7; 1:00-5:00 Stephen; 1:30 Altar Guild; 8:00 NA. Monday, Jan. 14 6:00 Positive Parenting; 7:00 Women's Bible Study. Tuesday, Jan. 15 - 9:30 Wordwatchers; 3:00 Church School; 7:00 Peace Circle. HASTINGS FIRST way. James Leitzman"Pastor. Sun­ PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Hastings, Michigan, G. Kent School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Keller, Pastor. Eileen Higbee, Dir. Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ Christian Ed. Sunday, Jan. 6 - 9:30 ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. and 11:00 Morning Worship Ser­ Services' for Adults. Teens and vices. Nursery provided. Broadcast Children. of (his service over WBCH-AM and FM; 9:50 Church School Classes FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 for all ages; 10:30 Coffee Hour in E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan the Dining Room; 4:00 Junior High 948-8004, Jaroca.R. Barrell. A^i. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 Senior Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday High Youth Fellowship. Monday, School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all Jan. 7 — 7:30 Trustees Meeting. ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worshi j Tuesday, Jan. 8 - 7:30 Deacons Service, Jr. Church up to 4ti Meeting; Wednesday, Jan. 9 - 9:30 Grade; 6:00, Evening Service. Circle 1 at the home of Rose Marie Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; Dillingham; 1:30 Circle 4, at the 7:00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman home of Pearl Stutz; 7:30 Chancel Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Pryer Choir rehearsal. Thursday, Jan. 10 meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir - 7:30 Personnel Committee pracice. Meeting. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, (The Bible Church) Bring Your Bible. 600 Powell Road, 1 mile East of Hastings. Our Motto: "The Bible, the whole Bi­ ble, and nothing but the Bible". Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. for all ages. 10:30 for Worship Service Jan. 13; message by Pastor Rus Sarver. Sunday evening - Quizzing 5:30; Bible Study, 6:00, Darrel Hawbajcer. Thursday - 7:30 p.m. prayer time, SMM for girls 8-11 and Youth Meeting, ages 12-20. Jan. 20 will be the next cany in meal, with Pastor Yochim as guest speaker, and special music with his guitar.Pastor Emeritus Rus Sarver. Phone 945-9224. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD, 1330 N. Broadway. Rev. Daniel Whalen. Phone 945-3151 Parsonage, 945-3195 Church. Where a Chris­ tian experience makes you a member, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worhsip Service; 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship; 6 p.m. Wcdm sday Prayer. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar. 2415 McCann Rd., Irving, Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ day Mass 11:00 a.m. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD, 502 E. Bond, Hastings. Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. 948-2529 Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser­ vice — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 Nortn Broad­ OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6547 Lackey Rd., Lacey. Mass: Sunday 8:30 a.m. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 S«xith at M-',9. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Cotant. choir director. Sunday morning 9:30 a.m.. Fellowship Time; 9:45 a.m.. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.. Morn­ ing Worship; 5:00 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Michigan, James A. Campbell, Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 7:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confes­ sions Saturday 3:30-4:30 n m CHURCH OF GOD, 7th DAY, Benfield, Michigan. Services 10 a.m. each Saturday. Call 671-4100 or Box 42, Bedford, Mich. 49020. Delton Area ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 11252 Floria Rd.. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Comploi# Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS H LOAN ASSOCIATION Hatting* and Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Insurance for your Lite. Home. Business and Cor WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings Delton. Masses: Saturday. 5:00 p.m.; Sunday. 11 a.m. ' CEDAR CREFk BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd., a mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday Schtol at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 09 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Sunday Mass 9:15 a.m. NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway • Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Proscriptions*' - UBS. Jefferson - 945 3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Haslings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Haslings. Michigan Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev. Mary Horn officiating. Banfield United Methodist Church Sunday School................ 9:00 a.m. Church............................. 9:30 a.m. Country Chapel United Methodist Sunday School................. 9:30 a.m. Church............................. >0:30 a.m. ( Harley (Hack) Wilson ( Jacq ueline L. Austin ‘Jackie") NASHVILLE - Jacqueline L. Austin "Jack­ ie”, 67 of Nashville passed away Tuesday, December 25, 1990 at her residence. Mrs. Austin was the daughter of Howard Hilton Hulbert, and Grace Lucille Wickham. She was married to Ellis Ernest Austin on November 10, 1945. He preceded her in death on April 21, 1966. Also preceding her in death are one daughter, Gay Ellen Austin, four brothers, John, Howard, James, and Thomas; one sister, Joan Cairns. She is survived by one daughter, Kathy Austin Lockion of Atherton, California; one son, Jeffrey Austin of Venice, California; three sisters, Jean Austin of Vermontville, Tanya Sunderlin, and Kay Miller both of Six Lakes; three brothers, Dick Hulbert of Carol, Gary Hulbert and Michael Hulbert both of Six Lakes. Graveside services were held Monday, December 31, 1990 at Wacousta Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel, Sunfield. Two Hastings teachers win mini-grants J-Ad Graphics News Service Hastings High School Instructor Mary Dawson and Gloria Nitz of Northeastern Elementary each received a S250 mini-grant itom Michigan State Board of Education. Dawson received the grant to money to pur­ chase software that will introduce students to computer keyboard. The software will be used by both day and continuing education students. “The third-, fourth- and fifth-grade students in the enrichment program will be able to use it,” said Dawson. “Plus a lot of adults need to use keyboards at work, and this (software) will be a nice introduction for them.” Nitz will use her grant money to expand her "Dollars Make Cents” program. Last year she received a $250 mini-grant through the Calhoun County Intermediate School District, which she used to establish the program. Dollars Makes Cents involves senior citizen volunteers running a store in Nitz’s developmental kindergarten classroom, where students can spend money they earn in school. Nitz said she developed the program to teach children about the value of money and establish a work ethic. Each child is given a certain amount of money to spend in the store, which sells things such as pencils and folders. However, the more desirable items cost more than the children are given. The children can earn additional money to spend by helping in the classroom. The senior volunteers will be on hand to help children make their selections. Nitz said that is added bonus because it gives children, many of whom have little or no contact with their grandparents, an oppor­ tunity to interact with senior citizens. Dawson and Nitz were two of 259 teachers selected from 2,573 applicants, across the state to receive State Board of Educationfunded Teacher Mini-Grants. The total amount given for the awards, $129,426 represents a combination of federal and state funds. Individual awards range from $100 to $750. The teacher mini-grant prgram was established in 1985 to encourage teachers to develop innovative approaches to instruction. _____ Randy Dean LaFaut______ J ) Harley (Hack) Wilson, 77 of Saranac and formerly of Lake Odessa passed away Friday, January 4, 1991 at Kent Community Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mr. Wilson was born on June 12, 1913 in Ravenna, tire son of Fred and Cede (Lawin) Wilson. He attended Grandville Schools, graduating in 1931. He was married to Viola Beeman on October 15, 1938 in Angola, Indiana. He lived in the Lake Odessa area most of his life. He moved to Saranac in 1980. He was employed at Brown Corporation of Ionia for several years retiring in 1978. Mr. Wilson is survived by his wife Viola; two sons, Fred and Maryifrancis Wilson of Caledonia, Roger and Naomi Wilson of Lake Odessa; grandchildren, Steven, David, Chris, Matt and Natalee Wilson; one brother, Dan of Dowling; one aunt, Hazel Wilson of Bauer; nieces, nephews and cousins. , Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 8 at Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Reverend George Speas officiating. Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation. CINCINNATI, OHIO - Randy Dean LaFaut, 37 of Cincinnati, Ohio and formerly of Hast­ ings passed away Friday, January 4, 1991 in Cincinnati. Memorial services were held Wednesday, January 9 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings with Reverend James Noggle officiating. (Ray D. Farrell) LAKE ODESSA - Ray D. Farrell, 101 of Lake Odessa passed away Tuesday, December 25, 1990 at Pennock Hospital, Haslings. Mr. Farrell was born on February 4,1889 in Clare, the son of Dennis and Amy (Hampton) Farrell. He attended Clare Schools. He was married to Hattie Eldridge on November 15,1917 in Newberry where he was engaged in logging. They later moved to a farm in Sunfield and in 1938 they moved to their farm in Lake Odessa. Mr. Farrell is survived by his wife, Hattie; two sons, Raymond and Charles Farrell; a son­ in-law, Bud Frost, all of Lake Odessa; eight grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Alta Mae Frost in 1987; three brothers and four sisters. _ Funeral services were held Thursday, December 27 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Reverend George Speas officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Odessa Ambulance Service in care of the funeral home. Jennie M. Vroonland ( To the Editor: We have been attending the home games of the Hastings freshman basketball team and have observed a sad spectacle. Coach Kaiser has five boys, one being his son, whom he plays full time. There are seven other boys sitting on the bench. Some never have a chance to play. A few others may play three or four minutes out of an entire game. It seems like the team's record of one win and seven losses would give the coach some clues. Maybe these five boys aren't the best players. Why not play the game fair and at least give these other boys a chance? The record can't get much-worse. Audra Darby Hastings Jeffrey Dwane Watson Q Marjorie Ann Karrar Q William D. Barnes, Jr. OF DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS COUNTIES OF BARRY AND ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN Please Take Notice that the Board of Education of Delton Kellogg Schools, Counties of Barry and Allegan, Michigan, has called a special election to be held in theschool district on Monday, February 18,1991. TAKE NOTICE that the following propositlon(s) will be submitted at the special election: I. MILLAGE PROPOSITION Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property In Delton Kellogg Schools, Barry and Allegan Counties, Michigan, be increased by 26.43 mills ($26.43 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation for the vear 1991, to provide additional funds for operating purposes and shall the maximum authorized millage rate of the district be approved for levy in 1991 without the reduction required by Section 31 of Article 9 of the State Constitution of 1963; .33 mill of the increase to be used for transportation purposes (25.43 mills of the above increase being a renewal of operating millage which expired with the 1990 tax levy)? II. MILLAGE PROPOSITION Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Delton Kellogg Schools, Barry and Allegan Counties, Michigan, be increased by 1 mill ($1.00 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation for the year 1991 to provide additional funds for operating purposes? THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER WITH THE vn?c°.TR t JI 0R TOWNSHIP CLERKS, IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO ™!..A.UHE SPECIAL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18,1991, IS TUESDAY, JANUARY 22,1991. PERSONS REGISTER­ ING AFTER 5 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON TUESDAY JANUARY 22 1991 ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION Persons planning to register with the respective city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerks’ offices are open for registration. This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education of Delton Kellogg School, Counties of Barry and Allegan, Michigan. ___________________ ~~^) SEAFORD, DELAWARE - William D. Barnes, 71 of Seaford, Delaware died on December 6, 1990 at his home. He was bora in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, May 20, 1919. Mr. Barnes was a graduate of Hastings High School and graduated from Michigan State University as a chemical engineer. He served in the Army Air Corps as first lieutenant during World War II. Recently retired from B.S.AT. (Inmont) of New Jersey, he resided in Seaford, Delaware. Surviving are his brother Charles of Oviedo, Florida; three nieces, Diane Barnes and Sharon Coe of Ann Arbor, and Janet Dunk er of Bloom­ field Hills. Arrangements -were-made by Cranston Funeral Hotife; Seaford, Delaware, with inter­ ment at Riverside Cemetery, Hastings. I TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: ; J GRAND RAPIDS - Marjorie Ann Karrar, 54 of Grand Rapids passed away Friday, January 4, 1991 Mrs. Karrar was bora on March 8, 1936 in Sunfield, the daughter of Leon and Orma (Stambough) Karrar. She attended Sunfield Schools, graduating in 1955. She is survived by one son, Jeffery Karrar of Detroit; four grandchildren; her mother, Virgi­ nia Myers of Lake Odessa; one brother, Forrest Karrar of Greenville; three sisters, Donna Vance of Nashville, Gayla Gaines of Tex as and Phyllis Hyvarinen of Sunfield. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 8 at Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with the Reverend Bernard Nickerk officiating. Burial was at East Sebcwa Cemetery. I NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS I i ) THREE RIVERS - Jeffrey Dwane Watson, 32 of 58542 Ash Street, Three Rivers and formerly of Delton passed away Wednesday, Derr-•> 19, 1990 shortly after admission to Three Kivers Hospital after he was stricken at home. Mr. Watson was bom October 12, 1958 in Hastings, the son of Dwane C. and Carlene B. (Johnson) Watson. He attended Hastings Schools and had lived for the past seven years in the Three Rivers area. He transported vans for Don Ray Driveaway in Bristol, Indiana for several years. He was married to Marcia Hammond March 17 of this year. Mr. Watson is survived by his wife, Marcia; two sons, Jeffrey Dwane Pickle of Battle Creek and Zachary Scott Petrose of Ft. Smith, Arizo­ na; one daughter, Tiffany Carlene Watson at home; three step children, all at home, Melanie Jo Loree, Tara Lee Hammond and Phillip Marshall Hammond; his parents, Dwane and Carlene Watson of Delton; two sisters, Julia Kay Harper and Debora Irene Lawrence, both of Delton; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 22 at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Burial wan at the Cedar Creek Cemetery. LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION School Election Letter to the Editor FairPlay? ) LOWELL - Jennie M. Vroonland, 41 of Lowell passed away Tuesday, December 25, 1990 from accidental injuries. Mrs. Vroonland was born December 31, 1948 in Ionia, the daughter of Horace and Treva (Stahl) Myers. She attended Lakewood High School, graduating in 1968. She was married to Terry Vroonland on September 20, 1986 in Lake Odessa. She was employed by the Hollandia Restaurant in Ionia for seven years and worked at the Marriott Hotel in Grand Rapids for the past 10 years. Mrs. Vroonland is survived by her husband, Terry; two daughters, Rachael and Sarah, all at home; mother, Treva Myers of Clarksville; her biological mother, Vannie Rice; sister, Sally Stahl; half sister, Linda Eaton, all of Ionia; half brother, Kenneth Swanger of Collinsville, Virginia; father and moiher-in-law, Terrell and Tokami Vroonland of Grand Rapids; grand­ father and grandmother-in-law, Peter and Sarah Vroonland of Belmont. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 29 at the Clarksville' Bible Church with Reverend Larry Pike officiating. Burial was at the Clarksville Cemetery. Arrangemets were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel, Clarksville. ( Sally A. Adams Secretary, Board of Education �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 10, 1991 — Page 7 ess owners like legislators’ term limits id O’Keefe-Hammond plan March wedding Erb-Makley exchange vows Rachelle Erb and Tony Makley were united in marriage on Dec. 1, 1990, during a candle light ceremony at the Grace Wesleyan Church in Haslings. Pastor Gerald Hephner of Temperance, Mich., officiated at the ceremony. The bride was escorted to the alter by her father and the groom’s father. The bnde wore a traditional ivory satin gown with a close bodice, jeweled neckline with tear drop beads and sequins. The open back was adorned with ropes of pearls. The tight fitting sleeves were trimmed with satin rosettes. Her gown was accented with a matching brimmed hat with a bouffant veil. The groom wore a dark gray tux with black pinstripes and tails. Maid of honor was Dee Lynn Gearin, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Julie Schray and Jan Tilmann, friends of the bride. They were attired in tea-length gowns of black satin accented with head piece and lace and bows. Flower girl was Lyndsey Erb, niece of the bride. She wore a red satin gown accented with black lace gloves and a lace head piece. Minature bride was Heather Erb, niece of the bride. She wore an exact replica of the bride’s dress and hat. Best man was Randy Cronk, friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Colin Erb, brother of the bride, and Doug Makley, brother of the groom. Ringbearer was Dustin Courtney, cousin of the groom. Miniature groom was Cody Gearin, nephew of the bride. in light gray tuxedos with black pinstripes. live miniature groom wore a dark gray tux with black pinstripes and tails. Ushers were Daryl Makley, brother of the groom, and Chris Duits, friend of the groom. Dean and Karolynn Makley served as master and mistress of ceremonies. Martha Stoetze! provided the traditional wedding music. Soloists were Mike Guitarrez. and Becky Schroder. Assisting at the gift table was Amy Robin­ son and Melissa Johnson. Following the ceremony a reception and dinner was held in the fellowship hall. Assisting at the reception was Debra Erb and Bernard and Debra Nagel and family. The couple reside at 160 Franklin St., Woodland. Lancaster’s to mark 60th anniversary Dick and Alberta Lancaster will celebrate their 60th anniversary Monday, Jan. 14. Dick and Alberta (Higgins) Lancaster were married on Jan. 14, 1931, in Hastings. They have three sons, Clarence, Kenneth and Allen, all of Hastings. Cards may be mailed to: 536 East South Street, Hastings. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald O’Keefe and Mr. and Mrs. Claude Hammond are pleased to an­ nounce the engagement of their children, Shanna and Tim. Shanna is a 1990 graduate of Hastings High School. Tim is a 1987 graduate of Hastings High School and is now employed at Palisaids Nuclear plant in South Haven. A March 16, 1991. wedding is being planned. Sunior-Wood engagement told Allerding-Aspinall plan March wedding Richard and Vivian Allerding of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Tracy A. Allerding. to Nor­ man D. As pi nail Jr., son of Norman and Diane Aspinall of Hastings. Tracy is a 1987 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed with Consumers Power Co. in Grand Rapids. Norm is a 1978 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed at Felpausch in Hastings. A March 23 wedding is being planned. A May 11 wedding is being planned by Jac­ queline Sunior and Kevin Wood. Jackie is the daughter of Genie and Hal Maxson and Gary and Debra Sunior, both of Hastings. She is currently employed at Calhoun County Mental Health and is a full­ time student at KCC. Kevin is the son of Beverly Warner and Graydon Wood of Hastings. He is a 1985 graduate of Hastings High School and is cur­ rently employed at E.W. Bliss Co. NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Julie Krauss and Cristopher Hough were united in marriage on Nov. 17. 1990. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Port Huron. The bnde is the daughter of David and Mary Krauss of Port Huron. Rodger and Lin Hough of Hastings are parents of the groom. Presented in marriage by her father, the bride wore a floor-length gown of poi-de-soi satin, featuring a Queen Anne neckline and a cathedra]-length satin and lace scalloped train. She wore a Victorian lace hat accented with pearls, sequins, blusher and veil. Attending the bride as matron of honor was Lynne Sullivan of Troy. Tina Pitre of Kit­ chener, Ontario, friend of the bride; Angela Pennell Port Huron, cousin of the bride and Lori Hough, Hastings, sister of the groom, were the bridesmaids. They were attired in tea-length growns of dark teal blue velvet. Attending the groom as best man was Mark Jonick, Coopersville. Dan Baker, Mason, Ohio, friend of the bride and groom; Mike Krauss. Port Huron, brother of the bride; and Randy Klinger, Plainwell, friend of the groom, served as groomsmen. Ushers were Joel Christensen and Robert Fueri. both of Hastings, friends of the groom. Tony LaJoye. Hastings, friend of the bride and groom, was the ringbearer. Foss and Miriam While of Hastings, honar> aunt and uncle of the groom, served as master and mistress of ceremonies. Patti LaJoye of Hastings sang "Looking Through the Eyes of Love" and “Two Candles." Readers were Dawn James of Hastings and John Krauss of Port Huron, both of Hastings Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Marysville American Legion, with a catered supper. A DJ. provided the music for the evening. After a honeymoon on Grand Cayman Islands. Cris and Julie make their home in Columbus, Ohio. Legal Notices Probate Court NOTICE OF HEARING TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS In th* matter of Minor Adoption File No 90-2166-AD TO: txii tn ■, Chari** Ti*ron TAKE NOTICE: On January 28. 1991 at 9:00 a.m . in th* Probate courtroom. 220 West Court Street. Hasting*. Ml 49058. before RICHARD H. SHAW. Probate Judge a hearing will be held on the PETI­ TION TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS Th* low provide* that you should be notified of this hearing. If you fail to appear at this hearing YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS MAY BE TERMINATED. January 8. 1991 David A. Dimmers (P12793) DIMMERS & McPHILLIPS 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 616/945-9596 Debra Ann Crisher 838 Greenwood Middleville. Ml 49333 (1/10) Cail 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE 1991 Barry County Board of Commissioners • CALENDAR • Regular meetings are held every second and fourth Tuesday cf each month in the Barry County Commissioner’s Room, Courthouse, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. JAN.: 1. Introduction of new members 2. Election of permanent Chairman 3. Election of Vice-Chairman 4. Appointment of committees 5. Annua! report of County Officers and Departments FEB.: Regular business meetings Remainder of annual reports MAR.: Regular business meetings Appointment of Zoning Commission members and Zoning Board of Appeals APR.: Regular business meetings Report of Equalization Committee Temporary Budge* Annual Report of Road Commission Annual Report of Drain Commission Annual Drain Assessments and spreads MAY: Regular business meetings Appoint member to Planning Commission (3 yr. term) Harris-Murray speak wedding vows Debra Charlene Harris ?nd David Blair Murray were married on July 21 at St. George Orthodox Church in Grand Rapids. The bride is the daughter of Earl and Charlene Harris of Middleville. The groom is the son of James I. and Janet Murray of Cabot, Ark. Attending the bride as maid of honor was her sister. Shelly Harris. Francie Olson, friend of the bride, Karen Moreland, sister of the groom, and Danette Murray, sister-in-law of the groom, were bridesmaids. Attending the groom as best man was his brother, Jim Murray. Steve Murray, brother of the groom, Scott Harris, brother of the bride, and Steve Bennett, friend of the groom, were groomsmen. Ushers were Jerry Moreland, brother-in­ law of the groom, and Bob Edgerlc, friend of the couple. Mr. and Mrs. James Missad, uncle and aunt of the bride, were master and mistresc of ceremony. In attendance of flowers was Nor­ ma Harris, sister-in-law of the bride. Sarah Harris, niece of the bride, provided the finishing touches as book attendant. The happy couple now reside in Arlington. Texas. Krauss-Hough speak wedding vows Overwhelmingly. Michigan's small­ busincss owners would like to see a cap put on the length of time individuals can hold statewide office. A recent survey of the 22,000 members of the National Federation of Independent Business/Michigan reveals that 77.4 percent of small-business owners favor a constitu­ tional amendment limiting the number of terms a state legislator, governor or lieutenant governor can serve. Only 17.6 percent oppose an amendment while 5 percent are undecided. "There arc some outstanding elected of­ ficials wc actively campaign for and support, but the concept of limiting the terms of our most influential state offices is gaining momentum with our members.” said Steve Arwood, state director of NFIB/Michigan. Supporters of term-limitation amendments argue that long terms in office tend to distance elected officials from the concerns of their constituents. Defenders of unlimited terms contend that a limit on terms would push out good people with good agendas. " According to the Michigan survey, of those NFIB members supporting a term-limitation amendment, 73.9 percent would place an cight-year limit on service in statewide of flees. Another 23 percent advocate a 12-year limit, while 3.1 percent arc undecided. "Our survey presents an unbiased pro and con background to the question," Arwood said. "However, we are not shocked by the results.” While NFIB members recognize that many individuals have been excellent career public servants. Arwood believes that the overall confidence in government seems to be slipp­ ing fast. "The comment section of the ballot was very enlightening,” Arwood said. “Many of the responses support the elimination of political action committees and call for major campaign reforms. A few even would like lobbyists eliminated. It’s a gut-level debate." JUNE: Regular business meeting JULY: AS ABOVE AJGUST: AS ABOVE SEPT.: AS ABOVE OCT: Appropriations Apportionment Committee report Township Clerk’s report bounty Salary report Budget report and Public Hearing Appoint County Canvasser (odd year) Appoint County Road Commissioner (even year) Appoint member of the Social Services Commission NOV.: Regular business meeting DEC.: Appoint Special Elections Board Appoint Building Authority Board member and County Park Commission member (3 yr.) Delton Ambulance to Hold Open House Dear Neighbors: We are pleased to announce the formation of a new ambulance service serving Hope and Prairieville Township residents and neighbors living in the Delton area. Staffed by professionals and assisted by licensed volunteers the new service offers the best in basic ambulance service to area residents. The Delton Ambulance Service is a municipally owned non-profit service managed by a three person board composed of one representative each from the Hope and Prairieville Township Boards and a member-at-large. Operating funds include subsidies from the two townships, charges for service and donations. Ambulances are dispatched by experienced dispatchers who know the territory and many of the people living in the area. Emergencies can be reported by dialing 911 or 623-6911. It is not the intention of the new service to enter into competition with other services. The primary purpose is to provide quick response to emergencies within four to six minutes from the Delton Base. It is anticipated that Advance Life Support service will become available in the future. The new service is offering one year subscriptions at a cost of $35.00 to area residents, the subscription is valid from November 1, 1990 to October 31, 1991 at which time they may be renewed. Subscriptions are accepted at any time of the year. In the event there is a medical emergency requiring ambulance transportation Hope and Prairieville Township subscribers will save $300, the basic charge for transport to area hospitals. Non-residents savings are $350. For those requiring in and out of hospital transfers the savings is $175 or $225 for Barry and Orangeville residents. Subscription forms may be picked up at Central Dispatch or Delton Ambulance Base located at 201 E. Orchard St., Delton or at Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd , or Hope Township Hall, 5463 S. Wall Lake Rd. While we hope you will not have a need for the service, a subscription provides considerable savings tn the event of a medical emergency. YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND OUR OPEN HOUSE ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 1991 FROM 2 P.M. TO 5 P.M. PLEASE COME AND SEE WHAT THE NEW DELTON AMBULANCE SERVICE HAS TO OFFER. Sincerely, Wilbur Sager, Chairman Delton Ambulance Board �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 10, 1991 Legal Notices sale, the property may be redeemed. If it is deter­ mined at the time of sale that the property is aban­ doned. the redemption period will become thirty (30) days. Dated ot Ann Arbor. Michigan December 26. 1990. GREAT LAKES BANCORP, A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK Mortgagee Lawrence K. Kustra (P26OO5) LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lakes Bancorp 401 East Liberty Street P.O. Box 8600 Ann Arbor, Michigan 48107 (313)769-8300 (1/31) MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in terms and conditions of a certain mortgage mode by JAMES A. BELL AND LYN BELL, husband and wife, to Great Lakes Bancorp, a Federal Savings Bank, organized under the Home Owners' Loan Act of 1933. of the United States of America, as amended. Mortgagee, dated the 11th day of December. 1987. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Calhoun, and State of Michigan, on the 21st day of December. 1987. in Liber 460 of Barry County Records, ot Page 918. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Twenty-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Ten and 57/100 ($29,210.57) Dollars, Plus an Escrow Deficit of One Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Two and 85/100 ($1,632.85) Dollars. Minus an Unapplied Credit of Four Hundred and 00/100 ($400.00) Dollars. And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof; Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sole contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State ot Michigan in such cose made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 14th day of February, 1991, at two o'clock In the afternoon. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public action, to the highest bidder, at the East entrance to the Barry County Courthouse, in the City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the in­ terest thereon at ten and 620/1000 (10.620%) per cent per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its in­ terest in the premises. Said premises are situated In the Township of Prairieville, County of Barry, State of Michigan and described as: Parcel fl: Lot 7. except 110 feet on the north side and lot 8. except 90 feet on the north side, ac­ cording to the recorded plat of Upson's Resort as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, on Page 58. Parcel f2: lot 7; except the north 70.8 feet, also except that portion south of the north 110 feet of said Lot 7, according to the recorded plat of Up­ son's Resort as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, on Page 58. Subject to an easement for walkway between Lots 7 4 8, that goes north to park, for lot owners only, os shown on plat. Subject to rights, if any. of the United States, the State of Michigan, other governmental entities, the public and other riparian owners in that part of captioned lond lying below the ordinary high water mark. Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan. Sidwell No.(s) 120-520-000-007-00. Subject of easement and restrictions of record. During the six months immediately following the State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Estate File No. 91-20513-SE Estate of LEWIS W. SCHULZE. DECEASED. Social Security No. 368-34-4975. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On January 24. 1991 at 9 30 a.m.. in the probate courtroom, Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Feme E. Green requesting that Feme E. Green be ap­ pointed personal representative of the estate of Lewis W. Schulze, deceased, who lived at 9344 Scott Rood. Nashville. Michigan and who died December 18. 1990; and requesting also that the heirs at law of said deceased be determined. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. January 7. 1991 Richard J. Hudson (Pl5220) SIEGEL, HUDSON. GEE 4 FISHER 607 North Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 616/945-3495 FERNE E. GREEN BY: Richard J. Hudson 617 Washington Street Nashville. Ml 49073 (1/10 CORRECTION: The Hastings High School honor roll listing in the Dec. 27 inadvertently omitted the name of senior Mary Sweetland. 'career opportunities'1 Immediate Openings Available • • • • • • ■ • Buyer • CAD Supervisor • Mag. Supervisor • Tool and Die Repair • Restaurant Managers • Maintenance Worker Manager Accountant Programmer/Analyst Facilities Engineer Industrial Engineer Sales Representatives Chemical Engineer Please forward resume to: Attention Kyle ALL FEES ARE EMPLOYER PAID awise MRSOHKtL SCPVICCS IHC. 129 E. State St., P.O. Box 126 Hastings. Michigan 49058 Take Charge of Your Future Her daughter has problems Dear Ann Landers: I am writing to you because I sec a problem with my daughter but I don’t want to interfere. 1 am afraid if I con­ front her she will go over the edge. I’ll heed your advice. "Mary” is married and has two children who are now in their early 20s. She devotes all her time to the children and is very much involved in their lives. She is not employed outside the home but her wonderful husband is working two jobs to bring in extra money. Mary spends her days writing love letters for her daughter to give to her boyfriend. She is trying to create the perfect romance. When her children have friends over. Mary becomes “one of them.” drinking and swearing and acting cool. She sleeps with her daughter because she’s afraid if she sleeps with her hus­ band she’ll get pregnant. Mary hasn't asked for help, but her husband has. She refuses to have an annual checkup, for fear the doctor will find cancer. (There is no history of cancer in our family). I don't know how much more her husband can take. She has no friends but she believes in your column and feels as if she knows you. Will you please give her some advice? We think she might listen. — Distraught Mother. Dear Mother: Mary needs to get a complete checkup to learn if there is some neurological problem that is causing her odd behavior. If she’s OK physically, she needs to be seen by a psychologist and gel into therapy. Unless she gets back on the track she will lose her hus­ band and probably her children as well Mary, this is Ann talking. Please, dear, follow through on those suggestions. Your future happiness depends on it. Women In combat crazy Dear Ann Landers: I have always been in favor of equal opportunity regardless of race, color or sex, but enough is enough. The idea that women should join men in combat is the craziest thing I’ve ever heard. Under no cir­ cumstances would I want my daughter to serve in a combat outfit. I fought in all five campaigns in Europe during World War II. I was there from the in­ vasion of Normandy to the fall of Berlin. I received the Silver Star and five Bronze Stars. Unless you’ve been through it there is no way you can imagine what combat is like. You have to experience infirsthand. Combat means sledping in a muddy fox­ hole, eating a can oLboans jor yciunjcBuoimeed of the day. urinating aud'defecating wherever you happen to be and keeping >our toilet paper on your head under your helmet because it’s the only dry spot on your entire body when it rains. Combat means watching your buddy step on a land mine and get blown to pieces. Women who have the crazy idea ihat they should be "treated equally” and allowed to fight alongside men don’t know what they are asking for. I’m happy that the U.S. military will not permit it and I hope to God that policy never changes. — Barry Ziff, former sergeant. 89th Infantry Division. Encino. Calif. Dear Barry: Many women have been fighting for combat rights for years. Perhaps your letter will give them second or third thoughts. Thanks for using language that con­ veys the message effectively. Gem of the Day: Education is what a fellow gets from reading the fine print. Ex­ perience is what he gets if he doesn’t read it Residency hours criticized Dear Ann Landers: I hope it's not too late to get in on the discussion about medical residency programs that require 36-hour duty. A woman wrote to complain because her son was bordering on nervous collapse from over­ work and lack of sleep. She has a soul mate in me because I have a son who is going through the same thing. I agree with her that such hours are senseless and barbaric. Where is the common sense of people who design these programs? Don’t they know that the mistakes made by exhausted and blearyeyed physicians can be fatal? Just because they have always done it that ways is no reason it cannot be changed. I wish you’d print the views of others, Ann. Am 1 the only one who thinks like this? — Duluth, Ga. Dear Georgia: No, you aren’t. Read on. From Los Angeles: My fiance is a physi­ cian doing his medical residency in a wellknown hospital. He walks around half-dead from fatigue. Small wonder the suicide rate among doctors is so high. The same goes for substance abuse. Other professions, such as airline pilots, truck drivers and nurses, regulate the number of hours people can work in order to protect not only the workers but the public. Why doesn’t the medical profes­ sion do this? Cleveland: I will not sign this letter, of course, but I swear by all that is holy every word of it is true. My husband is a medical resident and I am horrified by what goes on in the hospital where he is being trained He has told me of some of the mistakes that have been made by residents because of fatigue and Roger and Edith Buxton returned late last week from a trip to Louisiana and Florida. They spent some time in Slidell. La., at the home of “Scrappy” and Sylvia Abney and visited with John and Jo Ellen Abney. The John Abneys owned a summer home in Woodland for many years and are well known in the area. John has been ill for many months with a back and nerve problem, but the Bux­ tons report that he is now getting different treatment and is better. The Buxtons, look Edith's mother. Hilda Jones, to her winter home in Lakeland, Fla. They spent several days with Hilda before returning and enjoyed 80-degree weather and Christmas caroling in short-sleeved shirts. Muriel Pierce fell on icy pavement at a restaurant near Woodbury the last Sunday in December. She spent a few days home with bruises after her fall. Lakewood United Methodist Church had a potluck dinner, followed by games and fellowship, on New Year’s Eve. Approx­ imately 40 people enjoyed the evening’s ac­ tivities at the church. Pastor Ward Pierce won the balloon stomp game held for men and boys, with Adam Smith being the next to last person to lose his balloon. The annual Lutheran New Year's Eve party again was held at the Woodland Lions Den. The 20 people who attended the party brought finger foods and one group played their an­ nual monopoly game while others enjoyed several other games. 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Ward Pierce conducted the morn­ ing service and led his Sunday School class despite having laryngitis, but he was not able to attend the evening events. Dick Waite, church lay leader, led die evening service in Pierce’s absence. Gene and Frances Reuther, Ed and Jeanette Markwart, Andrew Markwart and a friend from Hope College, and Matthew Markwart went to Wiota, Wise., to spend Christmas with Brad and Barbara Reuther Gillaspie and family. They were away from Woodland nearly a week. Bradley Jr., his wife, Tina, and Brian Gillaspie drove them dome. Brad Jr. attends college at Lincoln Tech near Chicago and he and Tina live at Schiller Park. Brian attends the University of Wisconsin at Platteville. An­ drew Markwart drove the Gillaspies back to Chicago later. Catherine Lucas, Catherine Pyle and Evelyn Goodrich went to Grand Rapids on Friday for lunch, shopping and a movie. Sarah Stowell and Jenni Cramer had a joint birthday party on Saturday. Sarah was 8 years old Jan. 4 and Jenni was 8 years old Jan. 5. The girls and their guests, Kris Morton, Jane Slater, Brittany Bott, Allison Smith, Morgan Duits, Andrea Koch, Hally Villanueva, Amanda Dahms, Michelle Neeb, Matt Stowell, and Shane and Cole Cramer, met at Sarah’s Grandma fromp's house and were taken by Kathy Stowell and Marva Cramer to Lansing for a movie. After the movie, the group went to a restaurant for pizza, ice cream and cake, and the honorees opened their gifts there. Don't smoke and save: •5100.000 by JIM, JOHN, DAVE, at Is that Ann Landers’ column you clipped years ago yellow with age? For a copy of her most frequently requested poems and essays, send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $4.85 (this includes postage and handling) to: Gems, do Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $5.87.) COPYRIGHT 1991 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE, INC. Woodland News by Catherine Lucas INSURANCE COVERAGE WE OFFER.. Counseling Service Free Books Teachers Who Care Testing and Assessment Services • Individualized Program • • • • Ann Landers stress. I am talking about accidental deaths resulting from misdiagnosis, inappropriate treatment, wrong medication, confusion of patients’ charts and X-rays, etc., etc. It is so scary that I would have to be awfully darned sick before ’ would go into a hospital for anytiu.;o Gardea City, Calif.: My children will not be celebrating Father’s Day this year. My husband died because a resident who had been working for 32 hours straight gave him some medication to lower his blood pressure. It turned out to be the medicine intended for the patient in the next room. You would not believe the number of near misses that occur in hospitals. And do you know who the real heroes are? The nurses. Cincinnati: That insane practice of 36 hours on and 12 hours off for medical residents is nothing more than traditional, fraternity-style initation nonsense that is dangerous for both the doctor and the patient. This brutal schedule has sent more than one young doctor down the road to drug add.ction. We know that sleep deprivation causes memory loss, paranoia and other problems that can kill a pa­ tient. This craziness must be stopped for the good of all. Corpus Christi: I was one of those physi­ cians who worked 36 hours on and 12 off. I always wanted to b: a doctor and was sure I had made the right decision even though the training was roGgh. When I graduated from medical school I was in debt $100,000. My cousin went to law school. His tuition was half of what mine was. He went to three schools, had summers off and got a job right out of law school that paid $60,OCX) a year. His malpractice insurance costs a lot less than mine. Meanwhile, he is getting rich from the malpractice suits he files against physicians. Am I bitter? You’d better believe it. To All Who Wrote: There have been some drastic changes in the medical profession in the last 20 years with more to come. Stay tuned. AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION Pennock Hospital announces births: BOY, Dane Garett, born Dec. 12 to Don and Julie (Cook) Schils, 926 S. Jefferson, Hastings, at Blodgett Hospital, Grand Rapids, weighing 7 lbs., 13 ozs., time: 4:51 p.m. GIRL, Ashley Marie, bom Dec. 24 to Karl and Lisa Morris, Clarksville, weighing 8 lbs., 9'6 ozs. Reaching the TOTAL Barry County Market every week is a... BOY, bom Jan. 3 to Patricia Lilnianski, Nashville, weighing 7 lbs., 5M ozs.. time: 8:08 p.m. TALL tiiiiiili GIRL, bom Jan. 4 to Marion Noble, Cutler­ ville, weighing 7 lbs. 12Vi ozs., time: 11:04 p.m. We do it EACH WEEK of the year. The Reminder Maple Valley News Sun and News Lakewood News The Hastings Banner J AD GRAPHICS PUBLICATIONS (616)945-9554 GIRL, bom Jan. 5, 1991 to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Teunessen of Hastings. Jenna Leigh weighed 8 lbs. 814 ozs. and was bom at 10:32 a.m. Barry County Marriage Licenses: Barney Van Adgate, Middleville and Deora Ann Seiffert, Grand Rapids. Raymond Wendel Morehouse. Grand Rapids and Rebecca Lin Huntington, Hickory Comers. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 10, 1991 — Page 9 Cinder Hallmark wins mystery shopper award Cinder Hallmark Shop in downtown Hastings is one of the 10 Hallmark stores in the Grand Rapids District to win a pizza party for store employees in a Hallmark Mystery Shopper program. In addition. Sally Teunessen. a Cinder Hallmark Shop sales associate, was awarded a $50 U.S. Savings Bond by the mystery shop­ per. Sally McClurkin and Kim DesVoignes also are sales associates with the business. But the real winner is the customer, accor­ ding to Pati Czinder, owner of Cinder Hallmark Shop. Depending on a store's choice, the Hallmark mystery shopper visited a store either during the Hallmark Christmas open house event Nov. 17 or at another time during the Christmas season. "The key to the success of this program was the willingness of sales associates like Sally, Kim and Kelly who show appreciation to the people in their neighborhoods with a very special open house and provide improv­ ed service and attention to customers during the Christmas season," says Hallmark Na­ tional Open House Marketing ?! Jiager Ron Riggs. Nationally, more than 2,000 sales associates were awarded a $50 bond if the mystery shopper observed them giving ex­ cellent customer service. The typical reaction of the winning sales associates who par­ ticipated is "I was just doing my job," accor­ ding to Riggs. Ten states in each of the 38 districts across the nation received a pizza party (valued at $75) to share with their employees. Township officials to hear Gov. Engler Newly elected Michigan Gov. John Engler will address more than 1,400 officials at the Michigan Township Association’s 38th an­ nual Educational Convention Jan. 22-25 at the Westin Hotel in Detroit. Engler will deliver the keynote address at the opening general session Wednesday, Jan. 23, at approximately 10:30 a.m. in the Westin’s Renaissance Ballroom. Engler is ex­ pected to speak on the challenges facing Michigan as he assumes office and the role townships will play in the new Engler administration. The opening session festivities will begin at 9:30 a.m. and conclude at approximately 11:30 a.m. Other speakers at the opening general ses­ sion will include: • MTA President Bess H. Jordan, super­ visor. of Bedford Charter Township in Ota* CawiiHrftfto jhUUa’PsB associations progress in meeting iUigoals and objectives of the past year. • MTA Executive Director John M. LaRose, who will review MTA’s legislative challenges of the past and future in his State of the Association address. • National Association of Towns and Townships Executive Director Jeffrey H. Schiff, who will update delegates on national issues affecting local government. MTA’s annual attorney and auditor in­ stitutes will kick off the pre-convention with the annual business meeting Friday, Jan. 25. On Wednesday and Thursday, more than 45 educational workshops will be presented on topics such as marketing recycled products, accommodating disabled workers, working with the county road commission, determing lawful expenditures, growth management, an­ nexation, .agricultural regulations in zoning ordinances, dealing with angry citizens and managing the township’s on-call fire depart­ ment, just to namq a few. The annual banquet will be held on Thurs­ day, Jan. 24, from. 6:30 to 9 p.m in the Renaissance Ballroom. The banquet will feature presentations of awards for an MTA Immediate Past President and MTA Life Member. Humorist Grady Jim Robinson, a frequent contributor to The Reader’s Digest and Sports Illustrated, will entertain delegates after dinner. During the association annual meeting on Friday morning, executive board members will be elected and MTA’s policy platform adopted. , The Michigan Townships Association, established in 1953, provides legislative representation, educational programs and in­ formation services to more than 99 percent of Michigan’s 1,242 townships and 6,500 elected officials. NEWS of...YOUR Community can be read everyweek in The Hastings BANNER Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! Legal Notices MORTGAGE SALE Cinder Hallmark sales associates (from left) Kim DesVoignes, Kelly Mc­ Clurkin and Sally Teunessen. Lake Odessa News: Sixty-two members of the Peacock family celebrated their family Christmas on Dec. 23 at the Congregational Church parlors with Harry and Helen Peacock the hosts along with their family members Lori and Mary of Westphalia. Others were Danell and Greg Florian of Eaton Rapids; Frances and Duane Glasgow, grandsons Matt and Nicky, Joe and Mariann of Hastings; John Glasgow of Kalamazoo; Jim Glasgow of Stephenson in the U.P.; Amy Glasgow of Wyoming; Don and Lecann and Katie Glasgow of Hastings; Mark, Cathy and children Lauren and Michael of Ionia; Carolyn Peacock of Madison, Wi„ Michelle Peacock of C.M.U.; Barbara Courtney and Alex Watling of Ohio; Brian Peacock and Debbie Budd of Lansing; Keith and Sue Windes; Larry, Debbie, Evan and Kyle Winkler of Hastings and friend Ralph of Germany; Scott, Diane and Katie Rubin, Shari Peacock and Dave Noyce of Charksville; Scott's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Rubin of New Jersey; John and Shirley Lich, Julie, and David of Portland; Patty Lich and friend of Houghton College, NY.; Helen and Keith Haller; Tom and Lois Peacock, Dick and Gayle Peacock, Betty and Pete Carey; and Roger, Debbie, Darrin and Patrick Winkler, Reine Peacock and Ruth Sessions. After dinner, Santa came with gifts for the little ones, followed by singing "Hap­ py Birthday, Dear Jesus" around his birthday cake. Reine Peacock spent Christmas with her sisters at Wright, Sister Magdalena, Sister Margaret and Sister Sheila, Sister William Mary who came from New Orleans and Sister Carmella of Ubly. Richard and Rosemary Doane arc the grandparents of Andrew Mark Richard, bom Dec. 31 to Mark and Kimberley Doane of Grand Ledge at Sparrow Hospital. The mater­ nal grandparents are William and Claudia Barker of Clarksville. Great-grandparents in­ clude Geraldine Barker of Clarksville Road and Homer and Thelma Jackson, also of Lake Odessa. Ruth Peterman, now at Lowell Medical Center, has a telephone so she is within easier reach of her family members and friends. She uses parallel bars and a walker, along with other therapy toward recovery from a broken hip. Luther Brodbeck of Alma, who retired recently after 40 years of service to the city. was given a certificate of appreciation by the Alma City Council. He had begun his work there as a wastewater laborer and then spent many years as water service superintendent. He also spent 25 of those years as a volunteer observer for the National Weather Service, in which capacity he recorded the depth of the Pine River and the daily precipitation. Alma made many state headlines in September 1986 when “once in a century rainfall" caused flooding dozen of business places and many homes near the river bank. The chief bridge via Ely Highway into the city was closed for weeks and all traffic from the south had to use a bridge well to the east side of the commer­ cial district. Mr. Brodbeck is a cousin of the many Brodbecks of this area. His father also was Luther Brodbeck. Real estate transfers listed for Ionia County include that of Thomas and Mary Westgate of Holt to Jay Kimble of Lake Odessa and Darris Desgranges of Saranac. Dr. and Mrs. Allison VanZyl attended the wedding of their son, Craig, at Indianapolis on Dec. 29. With the sale of the Baker house on Fourth Avenue north, an era ends. This house had been home to five generations of Bakers. Owned ,ty Lee and Beth Baker, the home had them as the primary occupants and his mother, Mrs. Laura Baker, lived with them as did their son, Joe. Many years it was the home of Joe’s sons, Joe Jr., and his family, and later on Mark and his family. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet Thursday, Jan. 10, at Lake Manor at 7:30 p.m. Brownie Scouts will meet earlier for this week from 6 to 7 p.m. Other weeks, they too meet in the community room at 6:30. The Lakewood News carried a very en­ thusiastic report of business in Lake Odessa, written by Shelly Sulser, with interviews with banker Max Vi pond and several store owners. Empty stores on Fourth Avenue are now oc­ cupied by new or expanded business ventures. Randall Studt is listed on the honor roll for Ferris State University. Sunday and Monday, many couples left for Florida with LaBelle the most used destina­ tion, where there is a “little Lake Odessa" colony. Reports are that news from home cir­ culates faster than it does here because every letter and phone calls with any news is shared by the men at their daily coffee break. Michigan motorists paid an average 21.4 cents more for a gallon of self­ serve regular unleaded gasoline at the end of 1990 than at the start of the year. The Aug. 2 invasion of Kuwait and a 5 cent a gallon hike In the federal excise tax on gasoline contributed to the increase in prices. However, prices fell short of the record high of $1.46 recorded in March 1981. NOTICE Of APPLICATION for PERMISSION to ESTABLISH A BRANCH BANK Notice is hereby given that The Hastings City Bank, 150 W. Court Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, has made application with the Commissioner of the Michigan Financial Institutions Bureau for permission to purchase, and thereby establish and operate a branch bank at 156 Superior Street, Wayland. Allegan County, Michigan 49348. The application was accepted for filing by the Financial institutions Bureau on January 3, 1991. Any person who desires to protest the application must, pursuant to Section 30 of the banking code of 1969, as amended, MCLA 487.330; MSA 23.710(30), file a written notice of protest with the Commissioner of the Financial Institutions Bureau, P.O. Box 30224, (206 East Michigan Avenue, Grandville Plaza, Fifth Floor), Lansing, Michigan 48909, and with the applicant not later than January 27, 1991. The application is on file with the Commissioner and may be inspected during regular business hours. This notice is published pursuant to Section 30 of the banking code of 1969, as amended MCL 487.330, MSA 23.710(30), which sets forth the procedures for processing applications and the manner in which protests of applications may be made. The Hastings City Bank By: Robert E. Picking. President Default having been mode in term* and condition* of a certain mortgage mode by ROBERT DANIEL BOONE AND AVIS LEE BOONE, HUSBAND AND WIFE. TO GREAT LAKES FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOC., now known os Great Lakes Ban­ corp. A Federal Savings Bank, organized under the Home Owners' Loan act of 1933, of the United States of America, as amended. Mortgagee, dated the 10th day of January. 1986, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on the 14th day of January. 1986, in Liber 430 of Barry County Records, at Page 821, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Thirty-Four Thou­ sand Two Hundred Ninety-Three and 07/100 ($34,293.07) Dollars. Plus an Escrow Deficit of One Thousand One Hundred Nine and 11/100 ($1,109.11) Dollars. And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof; Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case mode and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 21st day of February, 1991 at two o'clock in the afternoon. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the East entrance to the Barry County Courthouse, In the City of Hostings, Barry County, Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, c* aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the Interest thereon at Ten and 230/1000 (10.230%) per cent per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, Including the attorney fees allowed ay law, and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its Interest in the premises. Said premises are situated In the Township of Johnstown, County of Barry, State of Michigan and described os: Lots Number 15 and 16 of the Plat of Oak Grove, according to the recorded plat thereof, being a part of the northwest 1/4 of Section 30, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, Johnstown Township, Barry County, Michigan. Also beginning at Point F on the plat of Oak Grove, In Section 30. Town 1 North. Range 8 West, as recorded in the register of deeds for Barry County, Michigan, and running thence North 29 degrees 50* East 375 feet to point E of said plat on the shore of Fine Lake; thence South 88 degrees 49* East 13.67 feet along sold shore; thence South 29 degrees 50* West 382.3 feet to the North line of the county highway; thence North 58 degrees 12' West 12.05 feet to the point of beginning, being a part of Lot 17 of Oak Grove No. 2, as recorded In Liber 3 of Plats, on Page 56, Barry County records. Johnstown Township, Barry County, Michigan. Sidwell No.(s): 06-09-130-007-00. Subject to easements and restrictions of record. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed. If It is determined at the time of sale that the property is abandoned, the redemption period will become thirty (30) days. Dated ct Ann Arbor, Michigan January 4, 1991. GREAT LAKES BANCORP. A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK Mortgagee Lawrence K. Kustro (P26005) LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lakes Bancorp 401 East Liberty Street P.O. Box 8600 Ann Arbor, Michigan 48107 (313)769-8300 (1/31) COMMON COUNCIL December 26. 1990 Common Council met in regular session in the City Hall. Council Chambers, Hastings. Michigan on Wednesday, December 26. 1990. David Josporse, Mayor Pro-Tern presiding. 1. Present'd roll call wore: Brower. Campbell, Cusack, Walton, Watson, White. 2. Moved by Walton, supported by White that the minutes of the December 10. meeting be ap­ proved os read and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 3. Invoices read: Curtis Matheson Scientific Inc..................... $1,210.56 Marblehead Lime.............................................. 1,776.06 Seeco................................................................... 2,020.00 Williams & Works Engineering & Science...3.122.86 Moved by Cusack, supported by Brower that the above invoices be approved as read. Yeas: White, Watson, Walton, Cusack, Campbell. Brower. Ab­ sent: Spencer. Carried. 4. Councilperson Spencer arrived at 7:37 p.m. 5. Moved by Walton, supported by White that the annual report for the Michigan Municipality League Workers Compensation Fund be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 6. Moved by Brower, supported by Walton that the annual business report for Mid Counties Employment and Training Consortium Inc. be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 7. Moved by Cusack, supported by Brower that the letter of December 26. 1990 from Americable International Inc. be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 8. Professional Code Inspectors agreement was discussed. Klrt Sharphom was present to answer questions. He stated that each of his workers are individually licensed not just through PCI. Due to lock of a support, contract was not voted on. 9. Moved by Spencer, supported by Watson that the Building Inspectors position be referred back to Finance to come bock with a solution. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 10. Moved by Spencer, supported by Watson that Larry Hensley of Rutland Township be appointed to the Library Board to replace John Cottrell whose term will expire July 1, 1994. Yeas: Brower, Camp­ bell. Cusack. Spencer, Walton, Watson, White. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. 11. Moved by Watson, supported by Campbell that the request from Petrolane, to place a 1,000 gallon propane tank at 1611 S. Hanover for tem­ porary service until Consumers Power can get their gas in be approved and they are to report back to Council in four weeks, by January 28 meeting if longer is required. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 12. Moved by Watson, supported by Spencer that the request from Jerry Sarver, Chief of Police to at­ tend the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police Mid Winter conference be approved for $150.00 with necessary expenses. Yeas: White. Watson, Walton, Spencer. Cusack. Campbell. Brower. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. 13. Moved by Walton, supported by Brower that the City Atorney draw up on extension to the Thor­ napple Arts Council lease to extend it to 12/31/95 and bring back to next meeting. Yeas: all. Absent: None. Carried. 14. Ordinance #236 An Ordinance to amend Sec­ tion 3.10; 3.40: 3.49; 3.150: 3.223; Ordinance #237. 238 and 239 read. An ordinance to amend Section lf.1, COCA Fire Prevention Code; section 3.500. 3.501 Basic Housing Code (BOCA); Section 3.400 BOCA Basic Building Code. 15. Moved by Cusack, supported by White that Council approve the collection of 1/2 of school taxes for Barry Int^r.iiediate School District; and Hastings Area jchool District in July 1991 at the same rote as 1990 of $1.51 for HASD and $.16 for the BISD. Yeas: Grower. Campbell. Cusack. Spencer. Walton. Watson. White. Absent. None. Carried. 16. Councilperson Spencer asked Finance if they hod found any money for the recycling bin re­ quested and Chan.. . Cusack said they are still working on it and will report back at the next meeting. 17. Moved by Watson, supported by Cusack that the police report for November be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 18. Moved by Campbell, supported by Spencer to adjourn at 8:20 p.m. Read and Approved; David Jasperse, Mayor Pro-Tern Sharon Vickery, City Clerk (1/10) MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms and con­ ditions of a certain mortgage made by BENJAMIN F. SULLIVAN III AND MARYJO B. SULLIVAN to Great Lakes Bancorp, A Federal Savings Bank, organized under the Home Owners' Loan Act of 1933, of the United States of America, as amend­ ed, Mortgagee, dated the 2nd day of September, 1988, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on the 8th day of September, 1988, in liber 471 of Barry County Records, at Page 961. on which mortgage there is ciaimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Ninety-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Five and 93/100 ($97,405.93) Dollars plus an Escrow Deficit of Four Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Seven and 87/100 ($4,447.87) Dollars. Minus unapplied credit of Nine Hundred Seventeen ($917.00) dollars. And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof; Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan In such case mode and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 14th day of February, 1991 at 2 o'clock in the after­ noon, Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the East Door entrance to the Barry County Courthouse, in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the in­ terest thereon at ten and 840/10000 (10.840%) per cent per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses. Including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its in­ terest In the premises. Said premises are situated in the Township of Assyria, County of Barry, State of Michigan and described as: A parcel of land in the southeast 1 /4 of Section 36, Town 1 north. Range 7 West, described as follows: Commencing at the southeast section comer; thence north along the east line of said section. 1401.56 feet to the place of beginning; thence south 85 deg 07’ 50" west. 1337.82 feet; thence north 89 deg 06’ 20" west, 339.43 feet to the easter­ ly right of way line of State Highway M-78; thence northeasterly along said line to a point opposite from the centerline of Huff Road; thence continu­ ing northeasterly along said line, 498.78 feet; thence south 84 deg 06' east 486.56 feet; thence south 89 deg 41' east 672.28 feet to the east section line; thence south on said section line ?*» the place of beginning. Township of Assyria, Burry County, Michigan. During tho 12 months Immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed. Dated at Ann Arbor, Michigan 12/31/90 Great Lakes Bancorp, - ~ . . ..,. A Federal Saving* Bank t Mortgagee Mario L. Constant (P32I55) LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lakes Bancorp 401 East Liberty Street P.O. Box 8600 Ann Arbor, Michigan 48107 (313)769-8300 (1/31) STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER FOP PUBLICATION File No 90-185-CH HON. RICHARD M. SHUSTER GARRETT RATERINK and VIOLET RATERINK. Plaintiff, LARRY R. HEARN. BENNIE L. ARCE. PATRICIA L. ARCE. MICHAEL B. KELLEY, VICKY L. KELLEY, HASTINGS CITY BANK and OTHER UNKNOWN OWNERS and CLAIMANTS. Defendants, Jeffrey L. Youngsma (P40393) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE <’• FISHER Attorney for Plaintiffs 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 At a session of said court, held in the Circuit Courtroom in the City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, this 2nd day of January, 1991. PRESENT: HON. RICHARD M. SHUSTER Circuit Judge Upon consideration of the Verified Motion of Plaintiffs and the Affidavit in Support thereof, at­ testing to the fact that some Defendant* in this ac­ tion cannot be personally served with a Summons and a copy of the Complaint herein because their present whereabouts are unknown, and they have no last known addresses, and that publication of notice of this action in a newspaper of general cir­ culation is most likely to give notice to those Defendants and it appearing to this Court that Plantiff*, after diligent inquiry, have been unable to ascertain the Defendants' residences either within or without the State of Michigan, and it fur­ ther appearing that personal service of Summons and Complaint in this action cannot be mode on some Defendant* for lhe above stated reasons, end that publication Is the best means available to appraise Defendants of the pendency of this action; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendants. Larry R. Hearn and all other unknown owners and claimants, shall on or before the 22nd day of February, 1991, serve their answers on Jeffrey L. Youngsma. attorney for Plaintiffs whose address is 607 N. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan 49058. ar take such other action as may be permitted by law. Failure to comply with this Order may result in a judgment by default against the Defendants for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed in this Court. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order be published once each week for three con­ secutive week* in the Hastings Banner, a newspaper in general circulation hereby designated as most likely to give notice to the Defendants. Publication shall occur within the County of Barry. State of Michigan. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the first publication of this Order be made within fourteen (14) days from the date of entry of this Order; and that mail­ ing a copy of this Order be dispersed with because Plaintiffs cannot, with reasonable diligence, ascer­ tain o place where the Defendants probably receive matter transmitted by mail. Richard M. Shuster. Circuit Judge DRAFTED BY; Jeffrey L. Youngsma SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE & FISHER 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616)945-3495 (1/24) �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 10, 1991 Saxons get past Marshall for first Twin Valley win by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor There’s no place like home. That line is as suitable for coach Dennis O'Mara and his Hastings Saxons as it was for a certain red-slippered young lady on the silver screen. The Saxons broke free from a recent shooting slump in a big way at the expense of Twin Valley rival Marshall Tuesday night in a 75-65 victory. The victory was Hastings' first in con­ ference play, and it improved its home record to 2-1. The Saxons have lost only to stateranked Albion on their home floor. Hastings was coming off a tough 59-57 loss to Harper Creek Friday, and O’Mara said it was important that his team post a victory. "It’s nice to get a win," he said. "We knew we could win games. We just kept plug­ ging away. If you keep on working, it will eventually pay off." In addition to the Harper Creek loss, the Saxons also suffered heart-breaking road losses at Lakeview and Charlotte earlier this season. With the win, Haslings might have sent a message to other teams to be ready to play when they visit the Saxons. Seven out of the last 10 games on the schedule will be played on Hastings’ home court. The Saxons shot 55 percent from the floor, including four three-pointers, a far cry from Friday’s horrendous 39 percent performance. “The key tonight was definitely our shooting," O’Mara added. "We seem to shoot better here than we do on the road. We shot extremely well tonight." Senior forward Nick Williams had the hot hand for the Saxons, scoring 16 of his 25 points in the first half, as the Saxons grabbed a 40-28 halftime lead. "It was as good a game as he's played in a long time," said O'Mara. "I thought (Matt) Brown and (Brian) Sherry also played excep­ tionally well." “Everybody on this team knows their job, and tonight we had everybody doing them well.” With the Saxons clinging to a 52-50 lead early in the fourth quarter. Sherry scored two quick buckets in a span of 25 seconds to give them a little breathing room. Senior guard Gabe Griffin then added a pair of free throws to increase the lead to eight. After a Redskin three-pointer, Williams drew a foul and hit a pair of free throws for a 60-53 cushion with 5:24 left in the game. Marshall hung tough, converting on a threepoint play to pull within four, 60-56. But the Redskins could get no closer the rest of the way. With 3:30 left. Williams delivered again, hitting a three-pointer from the top of the key and the Saxon lead was 63-56. The teams traded baskets until a Williams steal inside the lane led to a Griffin bucket and a 69-6< blastings lead with 1:30 remaining. GrifL.i then added the final nail in the Red­ skins’ coffin with a pair of free throws. The Saxons connected on 10 of 12 from the line in the fourth quarter, finishing the night with 13 of 16. Brown finished with 16 points, Griffin add­ ed 15 and Sherry finished with 13 for Hastings, which improved to 3-5 overall and 1-3 in the Twin Valley. The Saxons also outrebounded the taller Redskins 33-25, led by Williams’ nine and Griffin’s six. Brown chipped in with four assists. “We did everything well tonight," O’Mara said. "We moved the ball well and attacked the basket. Our fast break was also effective. That’s when we play our best." Shane Patton led Marshal) with 21 points. Teammale Toby Krawl added 17 for the Red­ skins, who dropped to 0-4 in league play. Marshall also shot the ball well, finishing at a 52 percent clip. Hastings will travel to Hillsdale Friday evening, then will have a week to prepare for next Friday’s road game against Twin Valley co-leader Coldwater. "Hillsdale has not played badly, despite their record," O'Mara said. "They lost a couple of tough games early." The Hornets lost at Battle Creek Lakeview Tuesday night 77-60 and are 3-5 overall, 0-4 in the conference. Coldwater remains tied with Albion for the conference lead after slipping past Sturgis Tuesday in overtime. The Skinny Amateur wrestlers...a rare breed indeed Now that I’ve been here for almost three months, I figure I had finally got­ ten a handle on this sports writing thing. My mission hens is simple, or at least * so I believed. I am supposed to take a basic, every­ day sports event, like a basketball game, for instance, and add a few parts wit, some occasional humor, toss in some stats and some coach’s quotes and presto! A story. My objective was cut and dried: To turn the commonplace into something extraordinary, or at least as close to extrordinary as I could get it. Wouldn’t you know it? Something had to come in an throw a monkey wrench at my peace of mind. I spent some time Saturday at the L.H. Lamb Memorial Wrestling Tournament. Most of the Barry County schools were going to be there, so I could save myself a lot of phone calks by showing up in person. It was the first wrestling match I’d at­ tended since, oh, my freshmen year in high school. If my memory serves me correctly, the reason 1 went even then was that I had a timid infatuation with one of the "mat maids." As I watched the matches on the three mats in the Hastings High School gym, a strange thought occurred to me. Covering wrestling was different. Here the objective was not to turn the commonplace into the extraordinary. It was closer to the complete opposite. With wrestling, I had to take something special and attempt to make it a part of the ever/ day. I began to ponccr the reasons wrestl­ ing is not as popular as, say, basketball. Sure, there are a lot of people who follow wrestling. And I hedge to say that most of them are more knowledgeable about their sport than the average basket­ ball fan is for his. But on a nationwide basis, the popularity isn’t there. When is the last time anyone tuned in to “Monday Night Wrestling" ora "Big East-Big Ten-B;g West” wrestling tripleheader on ESPN? Are the NCAA wrestling champion­ ships even on television? For all of you who ask "What about WWF wrestling? ’ I say shame on you. I’m talking about serious wrestling here. The best that can be said of Hulk Hogan and friends’ shenanigans is that it is some form of entertainment. I’ll leave it up to the individual viewer to decide exactly what form. Why isn’t wrestling televised more [Sports ] often? It is probably a network decision based primarily on ratings. But I'm sure other so-called "minor" sports don’t draw the kind of ratings than bring in the big advertising bucks either. Maybe it’s that the public doesn’t understand the intricacies of the sport. I know I don’t. And I am a sports writer. Saturday’s action taught me a few things about the sport that I didn’t realize before. Wrestling is not merely two guys on a mat trying to slam each other down. There is a lot of technique involved, ones that I’m sure take hours of practice time to perfect. Another thing that impressed me about the athletes was their ability to think quickly. Wrestling takes as much smarts as strength. While I was watching the matches, I saw flowchart mentalities at work. There was a lot of “if he does this, then I’ll do that” going on. What surprised me was these guys’ ability to think so quick­ ly. There are no timeouts to call in at­ tempt to regroup. There is no time to stop and think about what you’re going to do next. One mental lapse and the match is over. These are some of the most dedicated athletes you will find anywhere. I’m not saying that as an attempt to scratch the backs of area wrestling programs, either. I’m saying it as a former high school athlete, and one who didst have the discipline or the perseverance necessary to meet the demands of a sport such as wrestling. I’ll be the first to admit that I previous­ ly thought wrestlers were just strong guys, guys with an abundance of brawn and a shortage of brains. But you won’t find these guys at McDonald's wolfing down Big Macs on Friday night. Wrestling is the only .'■port on the high school level that breaks competition down by weight classes. I’m sure alot of wrestlers have more of a struggle just trying to make weight than other athletes do perfecting their en­ tire spore. So why is wrestling the Rodney Dangerfield of sports? More television coverage would sure­ ly help. The last wrestling I remember seeing was the Olympics. I became confused by all the different types of wrestling, freestyle. Greco-Roman, etc. I don’t believe the old adage “familiarity breeds contempt." For me. as it relates to wrestling, it breeds admiration. Bowling Scores Monday Bowlerettes Kent Oil 39-21; Britten Concrete 38-22; D & J Electric 34'6-25'6; Hecker Agency 34-26; Dorothy's Hairstyling 30'6-29'6; Riverbend Travel 27-33; Good Time Pizza 27-33. High Games & Series: J. Doster 198-462; L. Elliston 189-486; J. Elliston 185-457; J. Gardner 184-427; E. Doster 181-492; M. Garber 178-452; H. Coenen 171-462; M. Dull 170-445; S. Greenfield 170-487. High Games: B. Wilson 151; D. Brumm 165; D. Morauski 143; J. Richardson 167; G. Potter 167; V. Lydy 138; T. Loftus 166; B. Maker 166; A. Fox 154; K. Lancaster 143; J. Lee 136. Monday Mixers Three Ponies Tack 42-22; Girrbachs 39^-24'6; Grandmas Plus One 37-27; Miller Real Estate 36-28; Andrus of Hastings 36-28; Hastings Bowl 36-28; Clays Dinner Bell 36-28; Deweys Auto Body 35-29; Pioneer Apartments 35-29. Ferrellgas 33-31; Music Center 29K -34 6; Dads Post #231 29-35; Michelob 28-36; Lazy Girls Inc. .28-36; Cinder Drugs 26-38; Outward Appearance 2440; Goof Offs 24-40; Millers Carpet 22-42. Good Gaines and Series - M. Garrett 175-470; J. Dykehouse 190-500; B. Jones 189-562; D. Polus 175477; W. Main 188-503; J. Richardson 170454; S. McKee 195-509; R. Kuempel 171483; S. VanDenburg 222-559. Good Gaines - J. Ogden 181; V. Carr 160; J. Soltnes 167; S. Dryer 154; M. Kill 160; K. Palmer 152; M. Matson 180; N. Taylor 161; G. Wilson 146; B. Cramer 147; S. Sanborn 155; M. Moore 174; L. Friend 158; S. Nash 158; D. Girrbach 140; A. Swanson 145; M. Westbrook 181; D. Hooten 156; C. Beckwith 154; M. Meyers 145; P. Thomas 151; B. Roush 160; M. Blough 158; J. Rice 190; S. Merrill 171; P. Steortz 171; N. Bayha 125; M. Glasgow 132; P. Czinder 155; P. O’He ran 148. Hastings' Nick Williams powers in for two of his game-high 25 points in Tuesday’s 75-65 victory over Marshall. The Saxons travel to Hillsdale for a Twin Valley game tomorrow night. Improving Saxon spikers split Lowell double dual The Hastings varsity volleyball team has improved over the course of a year. The Lady Saxons split a double dual at Lowell, nipping the hast Red Arrows 15-13, 15-12 and losing to Saranac by 17-15, 15-13 scores. Against Lowell. Kelle Young led Hastings with nine serve points and three kills. Jenny Storm added eight serve points and chipped in three kills. Vai Blair recorded seven serve points and a pair of kills. “Our passing and service return has im­ proved.” coach Tom Freridge said. The Lady Saxons lost to the Red Arrows last season. Against Saranac, the defending Class C state champions. Shana Murphy led the Hastings attack with 12 serve points. Stephanie Leatherman added five. "We could have won both games," Freridge said. "We need to be mentally tougher toward the end." Hastings lost to Saranac last season by 154, 15-6 scores. The Lady Saxons, who will be competing in the Lake wood Invitational this Saturday, are now 1-1 on the young season. Saxon jayvee eagers upend Marshall, 60-46 The Hastings junior varsity basketball team defeated Marshall 6046 Tuesday night. The Saxons took a 29-23 halftime lead and cruised to the win. “It was the first time since the second game of the season that we’ve put together four quarters of good basketball," said coach Don Schils. “We have re-emphasized pressure defense and it seems to be working." Hastings has given up 47 and 46 points in the last two games. Jesse Lyons led the Saxons with 19 points and nine rebounds. Brad Gee chipped in 14 points. Teammate Ryan Martin scored 11 and pulled down seven rebounds. Man McDonanald scored eight points and provided excellent defense and a good floor game, according to Schils. The Saxons play at Hillsdale Friday night. Hastings jayvee spikers defeat Lowell, Saranac The Hastings junior varsity basketball team defeated Lowell 15-7, 17-15 and Saranac 15-2, 16-14 in a double dual Monday night at Lowell. The Lady Saxons served 10 aces against Lowell and three against Saranac. In the Lowell match, Miranda Freridge and Heather Daniels compiled seven service points apiece, while Michelle Leatherman chipped in six. Maiyka de Goa led the team against Saranac with seven service points. Teammate Katie Murphy had six. Haslings had finished fifth at the Delton junior varsity tournament on Saturday. Hastings frosh lose to Marshall, 55-48 The Hastings freshman basketball team lost to Marshall Tuesday night 5548. Marshall led by one at halftime, as Jason Markley scored 16 of his team-high 18 points. Travis Williams scored eight of his 10 points in the second half. The Saxons held a 42-39 lead entering the fourth quarter, but the Redskins rallied for the victory, outscoring Hastings 16-6 in the final eight minutes. Ben Robbe added eight points for the Sax­ ons, whose record drops to 1-7. Young Saxon eagers split with Gull Lake The Hastings eighth grade "A" team lost a 28-27 decision against Gull Lake Monday night. Colter Watt scored nine points to lead ihe Saxons. Teammate Mike Toburen chipped in seven. The “B" team won its game by a 32-15 score. Mike Storms led Hastings with eight points Justin Bud added seven, while Matt Brown added six and pulled down 14 rebounds. The seventh grade "A" team Handed Gull Lake its first loss of the season, 39-31. T.ed Jiles led the Saxon scorers with 17 points. Jesse Barnum added nine and led the rebounders with eight. The seventh grade "B" team lost 27-23. Chris Norris tallied six points for Hastings, while Ryan Vandenberg chipped in five. Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 50-18; J&M 43-25; Admiral 41-27; Finishing Touch 39-29; Middle Lakers 38-30; Formula Real Estate 36 1/2-31 1/2; Marsh’s Refrigeration 32-36; Mill­ ers Carpet 24-44; Lewis Realty 19 1/248 1/2; Thomapple Valley Equipment 18-50. Mens High Games and Series C. Converse 169; D. Endres 210; B. Slovinski 173; P. Scobey 202; J. Jacobs 201-559; D. Johnson 232; J. Smith 502; K. Schlachter 204-542; G. Nicholson 202. Womens High Games and Series J. Eaton 177-500; M. Gillons 140; J. Gasper 193-527; B. Wilkins 533. I Wednesday P.M. Friendly Hom*. Panics *54^6 6; Mace’s Pharmacy 43H-28W; Lifestyles 4316-28'6; Misfits 43-29; Hair Care Center 39-33; Easy Rollers 38l6-33fc; Varney’s Stables 37-35; Nashville Locker 34-38; Valley Realty 34-38. High Games and Series - T. Christopher 204-548; R. Keumpel 181493; J. Gardner 200480; P. Frederickson 175444; S. Brim­ mer 170439; V. Miller 162425; P. Snyder 158420; D. Lawrence 158-399; G. Gibbs 135-357; F. Schneider 448; L. Elliston 191; J. Richardson 182; T. Soya 176; D. Bums 165; L. Johnson 165; P. Castleberry 155. Thursday Twisters Andrus Chevrolet 43-29; Century 21 Czinder 42-30; Tom’s Market 42-30; B.D.S., Inc. 38'6-3316; Geukcs Market 37-35; Hastings Mutual 32'6-3916; Ray James Elec­ tromechanical 32'6-39'6; Hastings Bowl 32-40; Bowman Refrigeration 31-41; Shamrock Tavern 29'642'6., High Games: S. Bosworth 155; B. Roush 156; S Baum 157; S. Neymeiycr 153; L. Barnum 189; J. Connor 161; K. Payne 154, C. Hurless 187; J. Gasper 183; J. Banning 185; B. Quada 1G9, D. Oliver 192; P. Vaughan 161; P. Coykcndall 159; L. Weycrman 169; S. Keeler 155; P. Guy 177; D. Williams 156; M. Patten 172; B. Kruko 153; M. Smith 168; C. Nichols 176; K. Sutfin 170; P. Arends 152. High Games & Series: L. Barnum 189-525; J. Gasper 183476; B. Quada 169470; D. Oliver 192-512; L. Wcyerman 169492; P. Guy 177459; M. Patten 172465; M. Smith 168485; C. Nichols 176487* Thursday A.M. Question Marks 47; Word of Faith #2 46; Northland Opt. 44'6; Varneys 416; Lef­ tovers 41; Bosleys 40; Slow Pokes 38'6; Hummers 36; Valley Realty 36; Word of Faith #1 35fc; G.L.O.B. 34'6; Tea for Three 31 Kreative Komers 30; Word of Faith #3 29; Kloostermans 27'6; Friendly Homes 2616; Weltons 26. Good Games - B. Fisher 165; A. Perz 159; B. Norris 154; C. McKay 171; A. Welton 148; F. Ruthniff 179; B. Sexton 137; O. Gillons 166; C. Smith 159; C. Stuart 166; M. Atkinson 177; C. Peters 153. High Series and Games - N. Wilson 193-534; K. Leep 176-505; L. Glecklcr 181489; P. Hamilton 175495; K. Richard­ son 146405; N. Hummel 156451, D. Bolthouse 152452; L. Johnson 169442. Thursday Angels Stefanos .49V4-18«6; Clays 42-26; McDonalds 37'6-30'6; Lil Brown Jug 3416-3316; Enforce Ware 33'6-34'6; Barry Co. Real Estate 32-36; Hastings Mutual 32-36. High Games and Series - D. Kane 139; L. Watson 177; D. Snider 160; R. Haight 178; D. Snyder 217-540; C. Heath 165; C. Cuddahee 101; B. Cuddahee 208-511; C. Burpee 161; P. Norris 161; S. Dunn 208; S. Neymeiycr 157; T. VanBoven 194; D. Myers 136; T. Daniels 189-205-231-625. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 10, 1991 — Page 11 Words for the Vs YMCA-Youth Council’s Adult Indoor Soccer Team W-L-T Yellow.......................................................4-0-2 Naw..........................................................3-2-1 Red?...........................................................3-4-0 Grey.......................................................... 2-2-1 White.........................................................1-5-0 Results Navy 5 vs. Red 3; Red 3 vs. White 0; Yellow 6 vs. Grey 6. YMCA-Youth Council’s Adult 3 on 3 Basketball Team W-L Law and Order............................................. 1-0 Kiric Lydy......................................................1-0 Nichols.......................................................... 1-0 Non Runners................................................0-1 Dedeckers.................................................... 0-1 High Flyers.................................................. 0-1 YMCA-Youth Council’s Mens Basketball C League W-L Carls Market................................................7-0 Archies......................................................... 4-1 Mateis Gators.............................................. 4-2 J-Ad Graphics.............................................. 3-3 Riverbend..................................................... 2-4 Hastings Mutual.......................................... 1-5 Miller Estate............................................... 0-6 A League Browns......................................................... 6-1 Hoosey Farms.............................................. 5-2 Omara's........ <,...... 1................................. /..5-2 Petersons..................................................... 4-3 Lakewood Merchants..................................4-3 Barry County Realty................................... 2-5 Kow Patties...................................................1-6 Hastings Mfg................................................ 1-6 B League Hastings Savings/Loan............................... 7-1 Clearview Properties................................... 6-2 Mettala Hoopsters....................................... 5-2 Pennock Hospital.........................................5-3 Cappon Oil................................. i...............4-3 C & B Discount............................................3-4 Blankenstcins........ ..................................... 3-5 Flexfab......................................................... 2-5 Larry Poll Realty......................................... 2-6 Superette....................................................... 1-7 Results C League - did not play. B League - Pennock Hospital 65 vs. Clear­ view Properties 57. A League - Lakewood Merchants 77 vs. Barry County Realtors 73; Browns 101 vs. Hastings Mfg. 60; Hosey Farms 66 vs. Peter­ sons 78; Kow Patties 54 vs. Omara’s 76. •-*** Family Fntf Nite:oU ' ■r -• rh , Hastings On Friday, Jan. 11, from 6:45-8:45 p.m., the YMCA-Youth Council will be sponsoring its first family fun nite at the Hastings High School Gym. Activities will include, volleyball, basketball, rollerskating and skateboarding (bring your own equipment), crafts and old time movies. The cost for the evening is $2 per family (free for those with a family program pass) with crafts costing 25 cents each. Children must be accompanied by at least one parent. The program is being sponsored by the Northeastern staff. For more * information, call the YMCA at 945-4574. Indoor Soccer Middleville Area Starting Saturday, Jan. 5, and continuing until Saturday Feb. 9 (cxclusing Saturday, Jan. 19), the YMCA-Youth Council will be holding its Saturday morning indoor soccer program. Indoor soccer will be held in Mid­ dleville’s Page Elementary Gym. The pro­ gram is open to boys and girls in grades 1-6. 1/2/3 graders will play from 9-10 a.m. 4/5/6 graders from 10:30-11:30. Teams will be formed the first day of the program Participants must purchase a $10 activity pass (free to those with a family program pass) in order to participate in this activity. The pass can be purchased at the door during the first day of practice. Scholarships will be available upon request. Mr. Steve Evans, the varsity soccer coach will instruct the program. He will be assisted by high school soccer players. For more in­ formation, please call the YMCA at 945-4574. Participants need only to bring tennis shoes. All other equipment is provided. Saturday Youth Basketball Hastings Area Starting Saturday, Jan. 5, and continuing every Saturday until, Feb. 17 (no meetings cn Jan. 19), the YMCA-Youth Council will be holding Saturday recreation basketball. Satur­ day basketball will be held either in Nor­ theastern’s Gym (on Grant Street), or in the Hastings Middle School. Participants must either purchase a $10 ac­ tivity pass (free to those with a family pro­ gram pass), or pay $2 per visit in order to par­ ticipate in this six week activity. The pass can be purchased at the door during the first day of practice. Scholarships will be available upon request. The following time periods will be followed: 2nd grade boys: 8:30-9:30, Northeastern Gym. 3rd grade boys: 9:45-10:45, Northeastern Gym. 4th grade boys: 8:30-9:30, Middle School West Gym. 5th/6th grade boys: 9:45-11:45, Middle School West Gym. Jr. High boys: 11:30-1, Middle Schools. West Gym. 2/3rd grade girls, 11-12, Northeastern Gym. 4th grade girls, 12-1, Northeastern Gym. 5th/6th grade girls: 8-9:30, Middle School East Gym. 7th/8th grade girls, 9:45-11:15, Middle School East Gym. 9-12th grade girls: 11:30-1, Middle School East Gym. For more information, call Dave Storms, YMCA, at 945-4574. Family Fun Nite Middleville On Saturday, Jan. 16.- from 6:30-8:30 p.m., the YMCA-Youth Council will be sponsoring a family fun nite at the Middleville High School Gym and Pool. Activities will in­ clude volleyball, basketball, old time movies, and swimming. The cost for the evening is $2 per family (free to those with a family pro­ gram pass). Children must be accompanied by. at least one parent. YMCA Annual Meeting The YMCA will be holding its annual meeting on Thursday, Jan. 24, at 7 p.m. in the Hastings City Council Chambers. Any in­ terested individuals may attend this meeting. Hastings Youth Council Annual Meeting The Hastings Youth Council will be holding its annual meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 22, at 7 p.m. in the Hastings City Council Chambers. Any interested individuals may attend this meeting. Hastings Cheerleading Clinic The Hastings Youth Council will be holding its annual winter cheerleading clinic on Wednesday and Thursdays, Jan. 9, 10, 16, '17, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Hastings High School Cafeteria. The program is open to girls in grades 3-6. The cost for the program is $8 ($3 for those with a family program pass). To register, participants must'send the CONTINUED, RIGHT Bowling results Sunday Night Mixed , Die Hards 46-26; Pin Busters 42-30; Alley Cats 40V4-27V6; Gutterdusters 40-32; Ogdenites 38V6-29V6; Holy Rollers 37V4-34V6; Hooter Crew 37-31; Misfits 37-35; Get Along Gang 37-31; Traitors 36V4-35V6; Really Rottens 36V4-35Vi; Chug A Lugs 33-39; We Don’t Care 32 Vi-39 Vi; Wanderers 32-40; Greenbacks 31Vi-4OVi; Sandbaggers 29Vi-42Vi; Thunderdogs 29-43; Middlelakers 24-48. Womens High Game and Series - P. Lake 222-512; D. Snyder 191-514; M. Snyder 216-535: C. Wilcox 171; B. Seger 191; N. Munn 166; B. Moudy 192-512; L. Tilley 186-542; R. Davis 179; L. Begcrow 179; D. VanCampen 188; K. Becker 190; D. Oliver 184; A. Sutliff 169; L. Homings 150; T. Pen­ nington 154; L. Jackson 181. Mens High Game and Series - B. Lake 196-550; G. Snyder 177; R.B. Snyder 188-512; R. Little 201-517; R. Mack 218-614; L. Miller 190; R. Neymeiyer 202-547; W. Friend Jr. 187; G. Steele 213-555; R. Allen 190; J. Haight 189-547; C.Pennington 188; E. Jackson 201-534; R. Ogden 217-604. Playground snow turns into St. Rose ‘fortress’ following information fo P.O. Box 252. Hastings, MI.: name, address, phone, age, school, grade and a check made out to the YMCA. For more information, call the YMCA. Middleville Cheerleading The YMCA of Barry County will be holding its annual winter cheerleading clinic on Mondays and Wednesdays, Jan. 14, 16, 21, 23 at Page Elementary’s Cafeteria. The program is open to girls in grades 3-6 The program begins at 3:15.and ends at 4:15. The cost for the program is $8 ($3 for those with a family program pass). To register, par­ ticipants must send the following information to P.O. Box 252, Hastings, MI: Name, ad­ dress, phone, age, school, grade, and a check made out to the YMCA. For more informa­ tion, call the YMCA. Dental Assistant — WANTED — for busy, friendly office Only experienced need apply to... Ad #519 c/o Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings. Michigan 49058 — NOTICE — The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commission­ ers held January 8, 1991 are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. PUBLIC HEARING The Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on January 29,1991 at 10:05 a.m. in the Commissioner’s room, Courthouse, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 to hear comments on a petition from the Village of Middleville requesting the annexa­ tion of the following area to the Village of Middleville: The Southeast one-quarter of the North­ west one-quarter of Section 23, Town 4 North, Range 10 West EXCEPT the Plat of Solomon s Addition to the Village of Middleville; ALSO EXCEPT a parcel directly North of Lot #1 of Solomon's Ad­ dition being 198 feet East and West by 75 feet North and South; ALSO EXCEPT Outlet "A" of Solomon’s Addition; ALSO EXCEPT a parcel described as commen­ cing at the centerpoint of the Lafayette Street, thence East along the intersec­ tion of Grand Rapids Street and centerline of Lafayette Street 231 feet, thence North 33 feet to the North edge of Lafayette Street, thence North 132 feet thence West 66 feet, thence North 147 feet, thence East 45 feet, thence North 110 feet, thence West 210 feet to the centerline of Grand Rapids Street, thence South along said centerline of Grand Rapids Street 422 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning, being 33.64 acres, more or less. Nancy L. Boersma, County Clerk Two days of construction and about a hundred snow "rocks" later, the fifth and sixth grade boys of St. Rose ot Lima Catholic School in Hastings had themselves well fortified, all in the name of fun. Here, some of the boys take advantage of the wet snow to keep their fort of many rooms in good repair. Pictured are Kenn Cross, Joe Lyons, Rocky Weger, Ed Youngs, John Kensington and Richard Holzmcller. (Banner photo) NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 10, 1991 DHIA awards given at banquet Paul Wylie presents a trophy for High Dollar Value (41-100 cows) to Lynn Bivens of Bivens LaDine Farm in Bellevue. Bivens also received a green Five Year Honor Roll Certificate from the DHIA. Norm Hammond (right) accepts one of many awards from Paul Wylie. Hammond Dairy Farm of Dowling receiv­ ed a trophy for High Dollar Value (101— cows), Individual Cow Awards for High Dollar value - 4-year old, High Dollar Value - mature cow and High Lifetime - Milk, plus a blue Five Year Honor Roll Certificate from DHIA. HOMELESS, cont. from page 1 cause they can't afford the expense of a home," said Dorothy Clements, director of the Community Action Agency office in Hastings. "There i.’ a tremendous amount of family stacking. There are young people who cannot maintain their own homes because they need help." The Community Action Agency office m Hastings receives about 20 calls for assis­ tance a month when the agency has the grant money available to help needy people, Clements said. Steve Reid, director of Love, Inc., said his office receives calls on a weekly basis from people in need of housing. Financial resources are available locally for people facing eviction or who have trouble paying their rent or coming up with a secu­ rity deposit. The CAA regularly receives government grants and has access to re­ sources in the Lansing MISHD A office. The Barry County Department of Social Services' Emergency Needs Programs has ad­ ditional resources to' assist people facing eviction or who are unable to come up with a security deposit, said DSS Director Ron Decker. "This community is great in terms of link­ ages," Decker said. "We can come up with the funds." A greater problem is coming up with available space to rent "Supposedly Hastings has 800 rentals, but it's hard to find them," Reid said. "In the past couple of months, we have had more than we have had in years, but normally there's a mailing list" But no department or agency can make landlords rent to rent to a particular person. "Does the private sector have an obligation to rent to her? No," Decker said. "Landlords are private business people. If they do not want to rent to a family with five children, they don't have to." By moving in with friends, parents or other families, many homeless people are able to keep a roof over their heads house­ hold. Thomason, however, is one of the few who may be left out in the cold. Her parents, Bill and Verna Shellington, would like to take in their daughter and grandchildren. But they, too, are renting, and their landlord won't allow Thomason to move in with her kids. "We rent this place, and there's only sup­ posed to be Verna and me," Bill said. "If we lose this place to rent, well be out, too." Consequently, Thomason has tried places for rent in every community from Hastings to Charlotte. "They always say we don't want to rent to anyone on assistance, or five kids are too many," Verna said. Thomason said she is on several waiting lists, but no one has called so far. "Everyone says we'll call you back when we have a place to rent," Bill said. "I guess they find someone with less kids." Most landlords do not tnist single mothers with kids, Thomason said. Verna called one landlord that she and her husband used to rent from in Nashville. "She said right away: 'We don't want no men around,’" Verna said. Another landlord offered Thomason a place to stay - with a catch. "One guy said the kids could sleep up­ stairs, and she can sleep with me," Bill re­ called. "Debbie said she's not that desperate." Verna said Thomason has good references from past landlords where she has lived, but she doubts landlords her daughter has called are checking them. "When you are a woman on assistance with children, people think you're a big drinker, and you’re going to throw parties," Verna said. "But she's not like that." Meanwhile, Thomason is trying to hold her family together and keep her kids enrolled in the Maple Valley Schools. "It makes the kids feel bad," Verna said. "They don't have adult minds, and they don't know what's going to happen from one day to the next." Verna said any landlord with a place for her daughter to rent can leave a message at 948­ 2377. Enest Olsen (right) of Middleville receives an Individual Cow Award senior 2-year-old from Paul Wylie. ' S Cooperative Extension Service Agriculture Agent Paul Wylie presents a trophy for High Dollar Value (10-20 cows) to Gary Bivens of Bellevue. He also won a green Five Year Honor Roll Certificate from DHIA. Dan Wenger (right) accepts an individual Cow Award from Cooperative Extension Service Agriculture Agent Paul Wylie. R. Wenger & Sons of Mid­ dleville won Individual Cow Awards for High Dollar Value - junior 2-year-old, High Dollar Value - junior 3-year-old and High Dollar Value • senior 3-yearold. Now may be time for New Years resolution WASHINGTON (AP) _ You can't get a healthy, trim body cash-and-carry from your local gym. You only get it on the install­ ment plan and pan of the payment is in sweat. This may be sinking in for folks who made New Year's resolutions to start an ex­ ercise program, got on the stationary bikes and the weight machines, and suddenly re­ membered why they hated to work out. For these people, it may be time for a new New Year's resolution: if, at first, you didn't succeed, try again, because anything you can put up with long enough can be­ come a habit. Regular exercisers can lower their weight, boost their strength, increase their ability to pump oxygen trough their body, and reduce their risk of ailments such as heart disease and diabetes. But you have at least to make exercise bearable. One way to do this is to ignore the temp­ tation tc overcome years of neglect in an agonizing crunch of makeup work. Overdoing things can trigger hidden medical problems, if you have any; it can lead to overstress injuries, and it's just plain no fun. Instead, you can make the first month or two play time. Runners could go easy on the agony, and concentrate on the landscape and the pleasure of movement. Weight train­ ers could go light on the lifts, and feel the tension of pushing the plates’ The mental rewards of success and the sense of well-be­ ing you get after a workout should keep you coming back. Once you feel you're getting hooked, you can increase your time, distance or weights by no more than 10 percent a week, which is the commonly accepted safe maximum, until you’re getting a good, healthy strain. For an aerobic workout, one standard is three weekly 20 or 30 minute sessions of exercise that's vigorous enough to make you breathe hard and sweat Some of us, though, won't get that far. We'll know from the first jog that running is self-torture, inflicted by relentless solitary plodding. Or we'll realize that aerobic danc­ ing was created by demented ex-ballerinas who derive twisted pleasure from laughing at our winded lurches and hops. Well, nobody says you have to have to stay married to a program you hate. If there are irreconcileable differences, a couple of months will be enough to establish grounds for a separation. But, once you get free, ex­ periment. Look into other activities you might enjoy. People who fee! lonely and bored by running may like the society and variety of aerobics; those who feel hemmed in by aerobics may like the straight-ahead freedom of running or biking. Al Thelen, the general manager of Michigan DHIA, presents Jim Spencer with a green Five Year Honor Roll Certificate from the DHIA. ROADS...continued from page 1 should be made by the Road Commission "to keep roads open." In other business, the board appointed 13 people to serve on the Interim Central Dispatch/911 Committee. They are Jerry Sarver, representing Hastings City Police; Ted McKelvey and Orvin Moore, County Board; Roger Caris, Hastings Fire Department; Earl Wilson, township fire de­ partment; Chip Smith, emergency medical service; David Wood, County Sheriffs Department; Richard Zimmerman, Stare Police; Diana Newman, County Township Association; Mike Klovonich, designee of Hastings mayor; Bob Kenyon, village repre­ sentative; Larry Crandall, service provider; and William M. Miller Jr., citizen-at-large. The interim committee, among other du­ ties, will recommend a person to fill the new central dispatch director’s position, for­ mulate a proposed budget and draft a tenta­ tive service plan for the enhanced 911 ser­ vice. George Hubka, of Nashville, told the board about his petition drive plans to try to abolish the State Officers Compensation Commission, which would require an amendment to the Michigan Constitution. The petition calls for the proposal to be voted upon at the next general election and, if approved, would stipulate that voters would have to approve any future pay in­ creases for members of the legislature, gov­ ernor, lieutenant governor and justices of the supreme court. Hubka said he was prompted to launch the drive after the Compensation Commission recommended 16.2 percent salary hikes for members of the legislature. Compensation Commission members don't answer to anyone and are appointed by the governor, he said. Hubka said he and others planned to dis­ tribute the petition to legislators in Lansing Wednesday to let them know "we're watch­ ing if they don’t vote the salary increase down." On another matter, commissioners agreed to hold a special meeting at 10 a.m. Jan. 29 to conduct a public hearing on an annexation petition from the village of Middleville to annex a mobile home park on the north edge of the village. They also changed their Feb. 12 meeting to Feb. 13 to allow members to attend a session of the Michigan Association of Counties in Lansing. NEWS NEWS NEWS...o<vour Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 10. 1991 — Page 13 Rutland delays library appointment by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Rutland Charter Township Board has decided to put off appointing an additional resident to serve on the Hastings Public Library Board until it learns whether voters favor continued participation. Library Director Barbara Schondelmayer requested the appointment, which would fill a chair left open by the expired contract with Hastings Charter Township, formerly represented by Willo Fuhr. Another Library Board seat was vacated recently by John Cottrell, who resigned for personal reasons. An appointment by Rutland would give the township two representatives on the library board. Larry Hensley is already a Library Board member. But township officials first will await results of a special election not yet scheduled that will determine whether a contract between the two entities will be renewed. The election, which must be held before the last day of August, will reveal whether township residents are willing to earmark three tenths of one existing mill to pay for continued library service. Ballot proposal language has not been of­ ficially determined. The Library Board approached the township last fall asking for the additional funding, which would amount to $10,276.11. In previous years, the annual township and library contract called for $1,000, plus penal fines. Township officials later agreed to increase their commitment to $5,000 plus penal fines with the understanding that the township would hold a special election on the .3 mill support for 1992. In other business the board: .— Voted to expand the Township Appeals Board from three to five members. — Discussed the selection of photos of the township to be displayed in the mezzanine of the County Court House. — Decided to pursue joining the South Hastings man pleads guilty to bank robberies J-Ad Graphics News Service - GRAND RAPIDS - A Hastings man : charged with six area bank robberies in 1990 I pleaded guilty Monday to three of the . charges. Larry Shananaquet, 21, of 2820 W. State Road, will be sentenced Feb. 13 in Grand Rapid Circuit Court. He faces up to life in prison. Shananaquet pleaded guilty to two counts of robbery in connection with a June heist and to one count for a March holdup. He also pled guilty to being a habitual offender with a prior felony conviction. Convicted of three felonies since 1987, Shananaquet first was sentenced to the Barry County Jail in 1987 after posing as his father and signing a retail installment contract to buy a 1986 Buick Century from Gavin Chevrolet, Buick and Pontiac in Middleville. The balance of his jail term was transferred to the Kent County Jail after he was sen­ tenced in Kent County Circuit Court to a term of 18 months to 14 years in prison on another matter. Later in 1987, Shananaquet escaped from the Grand Rapids Corrections Center. His brother, 19-year-old Gerald Shanana­ quet, was sentenced in December to 10 to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to four counts of bank robbery. Both Shananaquets were arrested after the June 4 holdup when an undercover Grand Rapids police officer chased Gerald Shanana­ quet after the robbery. During the struggle, the officer shot Shananaquet through the arm and chest as the suspect allegedly reached into a bag with a sawed-off shot gun. Larry Shananaquet turned himself in later in the day. Gerald Shananaquet was jailed after his release from Butterworth Hospital 10 days after the incident Hilda Cardinal, 62, also of 2820 W. State Road in Hastings, was charged in connection with an April bank holdup in Grand Rapids. She is awaiting the outcome of a psychiatric exam to determine if she is able to stand trial. New law affects motorists, buses Because of modifications brought on by Public Act 322 of 1990, motorists must exer­ cise even more care when approaching a school bus slowing or at a stop. On Dec. 20, Public Act 322 was signed into law. This Act modified PA187 of 1990, “The Public Transportation Act." Buses equipped with a four-light system (that is, buses purchased before October 1990 and therefore all Hastings school buses) are required to activate their alternately flashing red lights 200 feet from a stop and keep them on while loading or unloading passengers. Motorists are to come to a stop and stay at a stop until the red flashing lights are deac­ tivated. This is going back to the old law. Buses with eight-light systems will continue to activate yellow flashers when slowing and then activate red flashers when they come to a stop. Eventually all buses will be equipped with eight-light systems. “The Hastings Area School System is not trying to cause confusion with the stopping procedure, but has to comply with the law,” said Al Francik, transportation director. “If any motorist has any doubts about what to do when coming up to a slowing or stopped school bus, slow down and stop. The minutes saved by not stopping are nothing compared to the life of a child that may be your friend's, your neighbor's, or your own." he added. Central Michigan Planning Council. — Accepted the building administrator’s report which stated that 71 building permits were issued for 1990. Building permit fees collected in 1990 were S8.218, up from $7,914 in 1989 when 91 permits were issued and $7,941 in 1988 when 97 permits were issued. The 71 permits issued last year were for three mobile homes, six double or modular homes, 15 new stick houses, 12 garages. 21 pole bams, 10 house up-grades, one school building, one steel storage building, one bathroom and one wood storage building. The estimated cost of all buildings from ap­ plicant in 1990 was $1,746,521. FINANCIAL Plan reasonable results based on proven experience Most financial textbooks stress the impor­ tance of beginning an investment program early. However, a recent report from “Mutual Fund News Service” illustrated that it’s never too late to begin investing. Here is the story. In 1975 a married couple was able for the first time to begin an invest­ ment program. They were only 15 years from retirement and felt apprehensive about their future. In the hopes of providing for a comfor­ table retirement, they began budgeting $1,000 a month into a mutual fund. For five years they invested regularly in this mutual fund. Then, deciding to enjoy more of their current income, they stopped their mon­ thly deposits. They did not, however, redeem any shares. Rather, they allowed the dividends and capital gains to be reinvested. They did not add a penny to their $60,000 in­ vestment for a decade; yet, it still grew to more than $592,000! These were net gains after all expenses, in­ cluding a 5.75 percent sales charge, were deducted. Of course, this was a period of generally rising stock prices, and there were no guarantees that the fund’s performance would continue. These figures illustrate that it is never too late to start investing. Even if you start an in­ vestment program in your 60s you can still build a substantial nest tgg. Often it is mH until later in life that there is enough extra income to begin a regular in­ vesting program. If you face this dilemma, don’t despair. Budget a reasonable amount each month and have the mutual fund of your choice run some hypothetical illustrations to show how much your monthly investment could grow to at various rates of return after certain periods of time. It is simple and should cost you nothing. The only requirement is that your fund must have been in business at least the length of time you want your illustration to cover. By using past performance figures of a mutual fund you can’t guarantee future results but you can get a reasonable guide in terms of what to expect. Plan reasonable results based on proven experience. Unrealistic expecta­ tions can be a disappointment. STOCKS The ollowlng prices are close of business last Reported changes are from ious week. Close Company 29’/. AT&T 63’/. Amerltech 39 ’/. Anheuser-Busch 12’/. Chrysler 25’/, Clark Equipment 27’/. CMS Energy 44 Coca Cola 45’/. Dow Chemical 50’/. Exxon Family Dollar 11’/. 25’/. Ford General Motors 31’/. Great Lakes Bancorp 8’/. Hastings Mfg. 36 IBM 109 JCPenney 43’/. Johnson & Johnson 67'/. Kmart 26’/. 71’/. Kellogg Company 27’/. McDonald's 25’/. Sears Southeast Mich. Gas 14'/. Spartan Motors 4 Upjohn 36'/. Gold $390.15 Silver $4.14 Dow Jones 2509.41 Volume 146,000,000 from the Tuesday. the prev­ Change —’/. -3 —3'/. — —•/. —’/. -2’/. -2'1. —1 — —1 -2’/. —’/. —’/. -3’/. —’/. —4’/. —1'/. —4 -1’/. —'/. + '/. + ’/. — 1’/. —3.10 —.07 — 124.25 Man hurt in garage explosion Hastings resident Brian Campbell was injured Tuesday evening when his fa­ ther’s garage exploded at 1028 N. Boltwood St. Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris said the garage caught fire after Campbell ignited a propane heater while working on a car in the building. "There must have been gas fumes in the garage," Caris said. "The fumes must have exploded when he lit the propane heater." The ex­ plosion knocked Campbell out of the garage, Caris said. Hastings Fire fighters were called to put out the blaze that damaged the garage. Campbell was admitted at Pennock Hospital overnight for observation. (Banner photo by Perry Hardin). REACH THE IMPORTANT WEEKEND MARKET! Advertise Each Week In... The Hastings Banner Your Hometown, Barry County Newspaper Cali 948-8051 for Advertising Assistance GET YOUR COPIES of Hastings Banner at any of these area locations In Hastings — In Middleville— Li Lake Odessa Bosley Pharmacy C & B Discount Cappon Oil City Food and Beverage Country Pantry D.J. Electric Drake’s Market Plus Eberhard’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Jacobs Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R & J’s Riverview Grocery Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery C.J. Take Out Doug’s Market Todd’s Grocery Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Middle Mart Professional Pharmacy Village Grocery Sam’s Gourmet Foods Sinke’s Gas Station Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market In Nashville — Charlie’s Southend K & M Meats Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl’s Market Thornapple Lk. Gen. Store In Delton — Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch In Freeport— L & J’s Our Village General Store In Dowling — Dan’s Grocery Dowling Corner Store Gun Lake— Joe’s Grocery Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart Others — Sav-Way Mini Mart, Vermontville Banfield General Store Quick Stop Food, Battle Creek �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 10, 1991 Three sentenced for assaulting girl J-Ad Graphics News Service Three Grand Rapids men accused of sexu­ ally assaulting a 14-year-old girl have each been sentenced to serve a 30 day jail term. Gregory A. Payne, 21, Justin D. Rewa, 19, and Kyle P. Barcheski, 19, each received the identical one-month jail sentence on Dec. 19 from Circuit Judge Thomas S. Eveland. Each also was ordered to perform 200 hours of community service, to spend two years on probation and to pay fines and costs of $600 each. Judge Eveland said he considered the age and experience of the men in reaching his de­ cision. The three were arrested in October in con­ nection with the June attack alleged to have occurred in Yankee Springs Township. All three were charged with two counts of thirddegree criminal sexual conduct, a felony of­ fense punishable by up to 15 years in prison. In November, the three each pleaded no contest to a reduced charge of attempted crim­ inal sexual conduct in the third degree. A no contest plea is similar to a guilty plea in.that a conviction may be entered, but it is not considered an admission of guilt in any other matter. It also is used when a de­ fendant does not recall the details of the inci­ dent As part of their sentence, Payne, Rewa and Barcheski were ordered to avoid alcohol dur­ ing their probation. In other court business: •A Lake Odessa teen who woke up resi­ dents as he broke into their home in July has pleaded guilty to burglary charges in Barry County Circuit Court Richard L. Mouser, 17, who was arrested after the Woodland Township burglary, will be sentenced Jan. 23 on several charges. Mouser was arrested July 20 following a burglary in the 5600 block of Brown Road. Residents heard ’he sound of someone in the house, waited until it was quiet again and then searched outside. Residents found two teens in an off-theroad vehicle with a purse taken from the home, according to Barry County Sheriff's deputies. Mouse also was charged with two other burglaries in June and July in Woodland and Castleton townships. Court News In Barry County Circuit Court on Dec. 19, Mouser pleaded guilty to one count of larceny in a building and to one count of at­ tempted burglary. In exchange, the other charges will be dis­ missed when he is sentenced. Mouser also agreed to cooperate with authorities in clear­ ing up other matters he may have been in­ volved in. Mouser faces up to five years in prison for the attempted burglary charge. •A Kentwood man arrested in connection with two burglaries near Gun Lake in June has been sentenced to serve one year in jail. Authorities will try to place David Schuelke, 19, in the Michigan Department of Correction’s Special Alternative Incarceration Program, popularly known as "boot camp." The camp is a 90-day program that includes military-style discipline and substance abuse counseling. Schuelke was arrested in June in connec­ tion with burglaries at Stu's Sport Shop, 11474 Chief Noonday Road and at Sunny Jim's Pizza, 11612 Chief Noonday Road. In October, Schuelke pleaded guilty to a charge of breaking and entering an unoccu­ pied building. In exchange, other charges were dismissed when he was sentenced Dec. 19. LANSING, Mich. (AP) _ Pay raises of 13 percent to 16 percent for top Michigan officials are only a handful of votes away from rejection in the Legislature, according to a newspaper survey. The pay increases recommended last month by the State Officers Compensation Commission take effect automatically un­ less the Legislature votes by Feb. 1 to reject them. CLASSIFIEDS I .The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 I REWARD SIOO-LOST female tan husky with white face and blue eyes. Sunday, 30th. Wear­ ing red collar. Answers to Cirby. 945-2468 days, Sharon. 948-9401 or 945-4153. ROLLER SKATING CLAS­ SES at Hastings Roll-A-Rama, 13 and under, 12:30-2p.m. S3 includes skates. Stay over $1. Jan. 12.19,26. Feb. 2,9,16,23. Pareuts/adults skates free. 616-948-2814. For Sale Automotive 1986 FORD ECONOLINE VAN with high top. Well main­ tained and priced reasonably. Also 1983 Escort wagon w/ hatchback, needs repair, cheap. Call on weekends, 945-9457. CHEAP! FBI/US SEIZED 84 VW, $50.87 Mercedes, $200.85 Mercedes, S100. 65 Mustang, $50. Choose from thousands starting at S25. FREE 24 hour recording reveals details 801-379-2929, Ext MJ446C. FACSIMILE SERVICE: Send or receive your Fax Transmis­ sions. For more information calk Midwest Communications 616-948-9633. Ask for Sue or Rosie.____________________ PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE. Residential, busi­ ness, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 WOLFF TANNING BEDS. New Commerical, home units, from $199. Lamps, lotions, accessories. Monthly payments low as $18. Call today FREE Color Catalog. 1-800-228-6292. For Sale NURSE AIDES We need some people willing to give care to others. Nurse Aide Certificate required or schooling available for quali­ fied applicants. Starting salary $5.03 an hour, insurance, illness and vacation benefits for 20 hours per week or more. Thornapple Manor CALL 945 2407 ___________ EOE HELP WANTED • • • • • • • • • • • • • Assemblers Clerical Experienced Auto Mechanic General Factory Labor lor Lake Odessa, Caledonia and Freeport General Factory of S.E. Grand Rapids General Factory for Shelbyville. Dorr. Martin & Wayland Area Licensed Hi-Lo Drivers Material Handlers Rackets Strippers Tool & Die Repair Word Processors Floral Designers ALL FEES ARE EMPLOYER PAID Call Kyle at 948-8600 WE WISE rt.so-HCL P.O. Box 126 129 E. State St. Hastings. MI 49058 •A Hastings driver has been sentenced to serve 10 months in jail and to enroll in an alcohol abuse program following his convic­ tion for drunken driving. Ronald A. Komondy, 38, of 421 W. Wal­ nut St., also was ordered to pay $3,422 in restitution for damages caused by an Aug. 28 accident on Airport Road in Rutland Town­ ship. Komondy was charged with third-offense drunken driving, driving with a suspended li­ cense plate, using a license plate illegally and driving without insurance after the accident In November, he pleaded guilty to a charge of second-offense drunken driving as well as to the charges of driving with an illegal li­ cense plate and driving without insurance. As part of his sentence, handed down Dec. 12, Komondy was ordered to pay $500 in court costs, to have alcohol abuse counseling and to avoid alcohol and drugs. His license to drive was revoked. Pay raise rejection only a few votes short THE" LOST pickup bed liner for small pickup, lost on M-43 north of Hastings. Call 945-5316. Schuelke also was placed on probation for three years, ordered to pay S 1,000 in fines and costs and restitution. He was directed to complete his high school education and to reside in a halfway house after his release from boot camp or from the Barry County Jail. IHC. SSAVE THOUSANDSS on these almost new homes. 1988 Carrollton Sabre 14x70, 2 bdrm., $14,900. 1988 Sentry 14x76, 3 bdrm., fireplace, loaded, $25,700. 1987 Fairmont 14x76, 2 bdrm., front kitchen, air, $17,900. 1989 Premier 14x70, 3 bdrm., 2 bath, shed, extras, $15,900.1990 Carrollton Sabre 14x70, 3 bdrm., 2 bath, $15,900. Prices + tax + title. All set up in park-easy financing, 10% down. True Value Homes 965-1800. Help Wanted ADVERTISING APPREN­ TICE appliance division of Cadillac, Michigan Corporation is interviewing in Baltic Creek. Coq<orate training for all posi­ tion.1, salary starts at $15,600 per yc« with health insurance bene­ fit package. Need middle management immediately. Schedule interview at 1-800-848-2116 between 9a.m. and 5p.m. only.____________ NURSE a part time contractual position is available in a south­ west Michigan mental health agency for a licensed nurse to work with mentaly ill and deve­ lopmentally disabled adults, in a day-programing selling. Experi­ ence working with mental health clients is preferred. Send resume to Barry County Community Mental Health Services. 915 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI, 49058. No phone calls. EOE. POSTAL JOBS $11.41 to $14.90 an hour. For exam and application information call 219-769-6649 exL MI 168 8am to 8pm 7 days. The Detroit Free Press survey found 24 of the state's 38 senators against the pay raise. Four supported it, six were undecided, and four couldn't be reached for comment. The Free Press found 70 of the 110 House members against it, seven for it, nine unde­ cided, and 20 couldn't be reached for com­ ment. It would take 26 votes in the Senate and 74 in the House to tum back the pay raises. House Speaker Lewis Dodak, D-Birch Run, planned to announce Wednesday when a vote would be held. Senate Majority Leader Dick Posthumus, R-Alto, has said he'll schedule a vote in the upper chamber if enough members want one. Since the pay panel was set up in 1968, the Legislature never has rejected a raise. However, many lawmakers say $536 mil­ lion in budget cut? and another $400 million in expected cuts make this the wrong time to take a 16.2 percent pay raise. State agencies have proposed wiping out more than 2,700 jobs, closing prisons and hospitals, releasing prison inmates early, cutting pay and denying health care to pre­ mature babies to save the S536 million. "I just feel that if you are going to be a leader in these times you need to set an ex­ ample. And at the same time that many people are getting laid off or fired, we're get­ ting a pay raise. I think it sends the wrong message," said newly elected Sen. Joanne Emmons, R-Big Rapids. Several, including Senate Minority Leader Arthur Miller, D-Warren, said they would have supported smaller raises, perhaps equal to the inflation rate or about 5 percent. Some say the raise is deserved, even with the state's fiscal problems. "If I take my salary and divide it by the hours I put in, I wouldn't even make mini­ mum wage,'* said House Appropriations Committee Chairman Dominic Jacohetti, D-Negaunee. Raises for the governor and other top elected officials will cost about $1.7 million over the next two years, excluding the cost of an unlimited amount of free travel. Including increases for 598 judges whose salaries are linked to that of Supreme Court justices, the total cost of the pay raise to taxpayers will be $10.7 million for the first two years. Police Beat Vandals damage headstone at cemetery HASTINGS TWP. - One headstone was broken and other damage was reported Monday at Hastings Township Cemetery. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies said one headstone was knocked over, along with several flowerpots at other graves. Deputies said they found tire tracks leading to the headstone that was knocked over. Additional tracks were found leading to several other headstones that were not damaged. Authorities have no suspects in the case. Motorist hurt in accident HASTINGS TWP. - A 72-year-old driver was injured Sunday when her car struck a bank off of Old Nashville Road. Mildred M. Thornton, of 410 W. Woodlawn, Hastings, was treated at Pennock Hospital after the 2:30 p.m. accident southeast of River Road. Hastings Police said Thornton was driving south on Nashville Road when she lost control of her car on the icy roadway and crashed into the embankment on the northeast side of the road. Police said Thornton was not wearing a seatbelt at the time. No citations were issued. Pedestrian hit by car HASTINGS - An 11-year-old boy was hurt Sunday when he stepped into the path of a moving car on South Hanover Road. Jesse Arias, 11, of 1645 Starr School Road, was treated at Pennock Hospital after the 4 p.m. accident south of Hubble Street. Hastings Police said Arias was standing in the center of the road when a northbound car driven by Dale McCluckey, 66, of 5203 Curtis Road, Nashville, approached. McGuckey said he noticed Arias standing in the road and saw two other boys along the side and he began to slow down. The victim saw the car and began to cross back to the side of the road and was struck by the moving car. Witnesses told police McCluckcy's car was slowing down when Arias ran in front of the vehicle. Police said McCluckey's car left 40 feet of skid marks on the road when he attempted to stop. Former Delton football star jailed for attack on student J-Ad Graphics News Sendee and The Associated Press KALAMAZOO - A former Delton Kellogg High School football star was sentenced Monday to one year in jail for beating a Western Michigan University student with a baseball bat. Richard Blesch, 20, of Battle Creek, also was placed on probaton for five years following the January 1990 attack on David Geib, then 27, who was an engineering student at WMU. Blesch, now a student and athlete at Hope College, was charged with assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, a felony carrying a possible sentence of up to 10 years in prison. But a Kalamazoo County jury deliberated for three days fol­ lowing Blesch's September trial before finding him guilty of the lesser offense of felonious assault, a possible four-year felony. At sentencing Monday, Blesch said he was sorry for his actions in the matter. Blesch and Ronald Briefly, 20, of Richland, went to Geib's home in January 1989 looking for another person, according to police. A fight broke out and Blesch struck Geib with a baseball bat, according to witnesses. Blesch needed stitches over one eye after the fight and said Geib had struck him with the bat first Geib was rushed into emergency surgery after the fight. Physicians at Blesch’s trial testified Geib was near death when he was brought to the hospital. Jordan Lake fishermen sustain carbon monoxide poisoning J-Ad Graphics News Service LAKE ODESSA - A propane heater in an ice shanty on Jordan Lake has been tagged as the source of carbon monoxide that poisoned two fisherman Saturday morning. David Lenneman, 35, of Friend Road, Portland and William Brandt, 9, of Lake Odessa were treated at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids and released after the incident. Lake Odessa Ambulance personnel received the call to the lake near Meier Drive at about 10:45 a.m. after a report that the boy had collapsed and carbon monoxide was suspected. Lenneman also had experienced dizziness and could not stand up, said his wife, Joyce. "The shanty wasn't properly ventilated," said Joyce Lenneman, although ambulance personnel suspected the heater had mal­ functioned. Lenneman and Brandt were transported to Butterworth Hospital by the Lake Odessa Ambulance. "The hospital called me and said they thought he would just need some blood tests and that it would only take a couple of more hours," said Lenneman. "But they found out he had more in his blood than they thought" Lenneman was placed into the hospital's hyperbaric chamber for one hour and 20 minutes to flush the poison gas from his system. William Brandt was in the chamber for an hour and a half, said ambulance personnel. "He (David) didn’t get home from the hospital until 20 minutes to 10 that night" said Lenneman. J- Ad Graphics News Service A partially dislodged fuse in a transformer in Middleville is thought to be the cause of a power outage of about two hours last Thursday morning. The west end of the village was affected, with outages spreading at least to Bowens Mills, where Middleville Tool and Die Company also was without power. The resultant shutdown of the boiler at Thornapple Kellogg High School meant a rapidly cooling building, and the possibility of a day off from school if power was not restored. Consumers Power was notified of the problem by Thornapple Township Emergency Services (TTES) administrator Robert Kenyon at 6:40 a.m. "We called it in, using the Lansing emergency number that they gave us," Kenyon said. Unknown to him, Consumers Power had changed the area responsible for covering Middleville from Lansing to Grand Rapids without notifying any of the local agencies, including the TTES. When he later contacted the Grand Rapids office, he was told that the problem had al­ ready been reported, and would be corrected by 9 a.m. "I'm not sure what Consumers will find, but it looked to me like a fuse had become partially dislodged, and arced until it caused a power outage," Kenyon said. Many things happen with a power shutdown, Kenyon said, and maintenance staff at the school and the village were busy for a time replacing burned-out motors, and finding reset buttons for individual area heaters. Department of Public Works employees said the water pump on the west edge of town was shut down, but there was no damage to the equipment. Business Manager Alice Jansma praised the TTES for its cooperation during the dis­ ruption of power. "I’m really pleased with the cooperation of the local fire department, especially Bob Kenyon," she said. During the wait for power, Jansma said the school kept in contact by radio with the bus drivers and maintenance personnel to coordinate efforts to minimize effects of the power shortage. Transportation Supervisor Marty Vaughn was able to keep his drivers informed about the the possibility of turning around and bringing the students back home because of the lack of heat. Power was restored around 8:30 a.m. Kow Patties court case ends TK High School reopens despite power outage woes ky Jean Gaft* M W'rtWl A court case that threatened to again divide the people in the village of Middleville has ended with the dismissal of charges against the last of the defendants The suit, filed in June 1989 by the MML pool to recover the money paid to the village, was against James and Patricia Bowman Kow Patties, Inc., and William Steffen. The Michigan Municipal Liability and Property pool paid the Village of Middleville S55.958 for the loss of village offices in a June 1987 fire that destroyed the village hall, Kow Patties Saloon and damaged Phil's Pizzeria. The suit charged that the Bowmans, owners of Kow Patties, and William Steffen caused the fire through negligence. The Bowmans' answer to the charge was that the fire was not controlled because of negligence of the fire department, and village and township officials. The part of the case involving claims against the Bowmans, and the bar and their claims against Thornapple Township and vil­ lage officials, the fire department and fire chief Robert Kenyon were settled out of court in September of this year. With the dismissal of the complaint against Steffen in October, a Nov. 28 media­ tion conference was cancelled. Calls to Steffens attorney. Francis Kolasa were not returned. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-01-17.pdf f7be8b5b1f67bbc6683e050555eaa020 PDF Text Text Four ordinances passed by council See Story, Page 2 Sports can bring war back home Millage Committee formed in Delton See Column, Page 12 See Story, Page 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings Banner THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 1991 VOLUME 136, NO. 51 PRICE 25’ Road Commissioners’ removal sought News "No-plow’ policy draws more fire Briefs by Elaine Gilbert School chiefs open house set An open house set for Monday even­ ing, Jan. 21. will welcome Dr. Ozzie Parks of Deckerville as new sujierintendeut of Maple Valley schools. Dr. Parks assumed his duties here Jan. 3. The event will be held frorr. 7 to 8 p.m. at the high school library and is sponsored jointly by the Nashville PTO, Maplewood PTO. and the Maple Valley Board of Education. It is hoped that Mrs. Parks also can be present, but the family has not yet been able to move into their new tome in Next travelogue looks at Alaska “Alaska’s Inside Passage*' will be the focus of the next Hastings JCiwanis travelogue at .7 p.m. ,Friday at the. Cen­ tral School Auditorium. Curt Mason, a veteran of 20 years of travelogue film making, will be on hand to narrate the movie, which will take die viewer from the “Gateway to Alaska,” Prince Rupert in British Columbia, to the Glacier Bay National Park. The film will include such Alaskan cities as Petersburg, Ketchikan, Juneau and Sitka, the Glacier Bay National Park, and a variety of areas that tell of the lore of the Indians who first settled in the 49th state. Hazel Brown will perform at the organ before the film and during intermission. Tickets can be purchased from any member of the Hastings Kiwanis Club or they will be available at the door. Bridge repairs planned in area The bridge at Greggs Crossing over the Thomapple River in Barry County is among the 108 targeted in a state pro­ gram to repair deficient bridges. The projects, with an estimated cost of $34 million, will be paid for by funds from the federal Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabiliation Program and the Michigan Critical Bridge Program. Work on the Greggs Crossing Bridge was approved for the 1991-92 program. Assistant Editor Petitions calling for the immediate removal of Barry County Road Commissioners are be­ ing circulated by residents upset that county roads are not being plowed on weekends and evenings. The petitions state that the Road Commission's policy has "unnecessarily en­ dangered the public safety and welfare of resi­ dents of Barry County." Frank Mix of Hastings is spearheading the drive for signatures, which he plans to present to the County Board of Commissioners at its Tuesday meeting. "People are quite angry," Mix said. "This is quite a hot issue in Barry County. It's really an uprising that's starting to snowball... People are being held hostage by the Road Commission." The austere snow plowing policy, which eliminates overtime plowing except in cases of fire or medical and police emergencies, was implemented after voters in August and November turned down a one-half mill tax in­ crease that would have paid for winter road maintenance. Without the millage, the Road Commission doesn't have sufficient funds for overtime, road officials have said. Mix said his petitions are not "legal" ones signed only by registered voters, but they are meant to serve as a public opinion poll, with names of county residents, to try to persuade the County Board of Commissioners to re­ move the three Road Commissioners. The County Board appoints Road Commissioners to six-year terms, but otherwise the Road Commission is autonomous. Robert Russell, who chairs the Road Commission, was just appointed to a new term this month. Other members are Norman Jack Lenz and John Barnett County Coordinator Judy Peterson said Wednesday the steps involved in removing Road Commissioners from office are a "legal question," of which she didn't immediately know the answer. County Prosecutor Dale Crowley could not be reached for comment. Peterson did say, as did road Engineer­ Manager Jack Kineman, that removal would require proof of misfeasance or malfeasance of office. With the current Barry County Road Commission snow removal policy, trucks sit idle after 3:15 p.m. on weekdays, despite weather conditions. Weekend plowing has been Kineman added that the Road Commissioners couldn't be removed "unless there's good cause. "This board (Road Commission) is using its best judgement" under the circumstances," he said. "We don't like it either," he said of the re­ stricted snow removal policy. A meeting Wednesday morning between the Road Commission and the County Board's County Development Committee did not result in a change in the snow removal policy, Kineman said. The Week of Prayer for Christian Uni­ ty wiD be celebrated through a communi­ ty liturgy of the Word and Prayer at 4 p.m. Sunday at the First Presbyterian Church. 231 S. Broadway, Hastings. The theme, based on Psalm 117, this year is Hallelujah! Praise God, All You Peoples!” Members of local churches will pro­ vide music and lead the wot ship. Three laypersons from local churches will preach a “trialogue” sermon. The event, open to all, is sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association. ’ A refreshment time will be provided after the service to enable Christians to visit with one another. Penny Diehl starts Monday as the new director of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. The Barry County Historical Society will have its first meeting of 1991 at 7:30 tonight at the Probate Court room, 220 West Court St., Hastings. The program wiil feature the society’s annual “show and tell,” in which those attending are encouraged to bring items or artifacts and talk about them. The public is invited and refreshments will be served. A 6:30 p.m. society board meeting also will be held. u Additional News Briefs Appear on Page 11 > “No money, no changes," he said. The County Board had hoped to persuade the Road Commission to develop a more flexible snow removal policy in the interest of public safety. Kineman said Wednesday's meeting in­ cluded a discussion of splitting shifts to plow roads other than the current 6:45 a.m. to 3:15 Monday through Friday policy. Splitting shifts would be "less efficient than what we're doing," he said. If the Road Commission had twice as many employees as the current 32, splitting shifts might be a possibility. Otherwise, he said, "we'd only get half the roads done." The Road Commission's financial plight stems from the fact its revenues from Michigan’s weight and gas taxes has not in­ creased since 1984 while expenses have in­ creased because of inflation. Coupled with federal and state mandated programs with which the Road Commission must comply, members have said winter road maintenance would have to be reduced. See ROADS, Page 3 Man to face trial in 16-year-old murder ‘Week of Prayer" service is Sunday Historical Society plans show ’n tell eliminated, too. The stenciled lettering on the blowblade tells part of the story. Voters twice turned millage the Road Commission said it needed for overtime winter work. Chamber director named By Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor For the first time since May, the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce has a full-time director. She is Penny L. Diehl, a relatively new Hastings resident, who has an abundance of enthusiasm for the city. The director's post has been empty since Jill Turner resigned to devote full-time attention to her antique shop. Monday will be Diehl's first day on the job and she said she is looking forward to meet­ ing all the members and serving them. "I want to help Hastings grow," she said. Tm going to work for the chamber and the members and I want them to use me as a re­ source. I want them to be proud to be a member. I want involvement from the mem­ bers so they can be a part of it" Diehl and her husband, Arnie, manager of See CHAMBER, Page 3 by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer Arvella Lachinet jumped in her seat and clapped her hands Wednesday as District Judge Gary Holman announced he was bind­ ing Wayne Vernon Haight over to circuit court on a charge of murder. "On to the next round," she said as she hugged family and friends. Lachinet has waited long enough for an an­ swer to what happened to her son, Rusty Schoonmaker, after the 13-year-old boy disappeared from home in November 1974. Haight, a 52-year-old prison inmate from Muskegon, will be arraigned Jan. 31 in Barry County Circuit Court on an open murder charge in connection with Schoonmaker's death. Two months after Schoonmaker was re­ ported missing from a relative's home in Wyoming, two men hunting rabbit near Fish Lake in Orangeville Township came upon a badly decomposed body. An initial pathologist’s investigation at the University of Michigan determined the homi­ cide victim to be a young woman in her early 20s. But a dentist and pathologist two months later determined the victim was a young boy between 13 and 15 years old. The dentist, Dr. Paul Fulton, of School­ craft determined the deceased's teeth matched Schoonmaker’s dental records. But the case remained open and unsolved until a 9-year-old boy molested by Haight in 1985 told police that Haight had threatened to kill him just like he had killed another boy earlier. "He told me if I ever told my Mom or any­ thing, he would kill me just like the other boy," said the victim, now 14 years old, in court Wednesday. Haight currently is serving a 5- to 7 1/2- year prison term after pleading guilty in 1986 to molesting the boy in Haight’s Wayland area mobile home. Police later learned Haight lived one block away from Schoonmaker in Wyoming. Witnesses testified Wednesday that Schoonmaker mowed Haight's parent's lawn during the summer of 1974. Michigan State Police Detective Sgt. Ron Neil said when he interviewed Haight in September 1990, Haight was able to tell police the date of Schoonmaker's murder. But Haight refused to answer other ques­ tions put by police during that interrogation or during another on Jan. 2. "He didn’t want to give me a response," See MURDER, Page 3 Wayne Haight �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 17. 1991 City Council appointments, employee pay increases OK’d by David T. Young Editor As is customary for the first meeting of the new year, the Hastings City Council Monday approved appointments of and pay increases for public officials. Most of the appointments reflected no changes. David Jasperse unanimously was re-elected mayor pro tern and standing committee as­ signments for council members were un­ changed. "Since everything has been running smoothly, I did not see any reason to make any changes," Mayor Mary Lou Gray said. The committee reappointments were as fol­ lows: • Public Safety and Parking - Linda Watson, chair; Donald Spencer; Esther Walton; and Miriam White. • City Property - Walton, chair; Watson; Spencer; and Evelyn Brower. • City Planning and Ordinance - Jasperse, chair; White; William Cusack; and Watson. • Streets - Franklin Campbell, chair; Cusack; Jasperse; and Brower. • Water Supply and Sewer - Spencer, chair, Jasperse; Campbell; and Brower. • Finance - Cusack, chair; Jasperse, Campbell; and White. • Parks, Recreation and Insurance - White, chair; Walton; Cusack; and Watson. • Fire and Lighting - Brower, chair; Campbell; Walton; and Spencer. Salary increases for city departments heads and other officials also were approved. Director of Pblic Services Mike Klovanich’s annual pay was increased from $53,500 to $55,650. Police Chief Jerry Supporting the troops American flags went up in downtown Hastings Wednesday morning In support of U.S. troops stationed in the Persian Gulf, as war with Iraq neared. The flags were put up by the Hastings chapter of the Jaycees, who also tied yeilow ribbons around trees later in the day. Helping furnish the ribbon were Floral Designs, Barlow's and Hastings Floral Shop. Editor The Hastings City Council passed four new ordinances Monday night, but one of the proposed measures sperked debate and a close vote. Some prqsriotaK^ .Ordinance No. 236, which amends sections of "The Hastings Code," drew criticism from Council Members Linda Watson, Franklin Campbell and Donald Spencer, all of whom voted against it. However, their five colleagues, Miriam White, Evelyn Brower, David Jaspeise, William Cusack and Esther Walton, voted to approve it Three other ordinances, dealing with amendments io the fire prevention code, basic housing code and the basic building code, passed unanimously and without debate. Campbell and Watson raised objections to specific provisions of Ordinance No. 236, which spells out rules for such things as erection of buildings and additions, yard encroachments and setbacks and placement of antennas. Watson said she didn’t like the maximum four-foot rule for decks under the section titled "permitted yard encroachments." "It would have to be an awful small deck," she said. Campbell's problem was with wording that involved setbacks for comer lots. He said he has such a lot and cannot build a garage on his property because of the rules. "You're penalizing a guy who has a lot like this," he said to Tim Johnson, a representa­ tive from engineers Williams and Works, which worked on the ordinance. Johnson attempted to explain the wording to the council and he even used drawings to make his points. However, Watson said, "There is language in the ordinance that needs to be cleared up, but I don't agree with the way you've done it... It seems you're cutting into the individ­ ual's rights." After much discussion, a 5-3 vote approved the ordinance and the other three were passed handily. All four measures were recommended for passage by the Planning Commission. Jasperse, who chairs the Planning Commission, also reported Monday that his panel has received rezoning requests from three developers who want to build a 200-unit mobile home park, a.230-unit apartment complex and offices on an 80-acrc parcel east of South Hanover Street ., • Granted a request from the Hastings Women’s Softball Association to use the fields at Fish Hatchery Park Monday and Tuesday evenings from June to August under the direction or Klovanich. The association also will be asked to help with field mainte­ nance. • Accepted an offer from the Barry County YMCA to take the barbershop from city property at 314 East State St. to use as a medical building. The YMCA will not be charged for the building, but is expected to move the building at its own cost sometime in May. • Approved the revised state equalized valuations of three parcels, one owned by the Hastings Area School System and the other two by private individuals. Two refunds and three corrected SEVs were allowed. • Approved a consent judgment that reduces the SEV for the land formerly occupied by Hastings Aluminum Products. The reduction in value is from $585,300 to $400,000, which will amount to a loss in city revenue of a little more than $3,000. "Since it's a consent judgment, we don't have a lot of choice," Gray noted. • Voted 5-3 to pay up to $4,000 out of the city contingency fund in the 1991-92 budget for a new recycling dumpster at the fire sta­ tion. The dumpster will receive metals, aluminum and plastics. Council Members Cusack, Jasperse and Spencer voted against the proposal. • Approved an extension of the Thomapple Arts Council’s lease of a building at Fish Hatchery Park to five years to help that organization's chances in securing grants. • Approved having Owens-Ames-Kimball look into correcting a water leakage problem at the Hastings Public Library. • Referred to the Ordinance Committee a request from Debra James to look into a local rule about clearing local sidewalks of snow and ice. • Received the annual report of the fire de­ partment NURSE AIDES We need some people willing to give care to others. Nurse Aide Certificate required or schooling available for quali­ fied applicants. Starting salary $5.03 an hour, insurance, illness and vacation benefits for 20 hours per week or more. Thomapple Manor CALL 945-2407 E.O.E. Frank E. Walsh, former director and curator of Charlton Park and its museum, died Saturday morning at his home at Silver Lake near Hart, Mich. Walsh, 57, was said to have suffered a massive heart attack. He served as Charlton Park’s director and curator from 1970 to 1982, when he left to take the post as director of the Muskegon County Museum. He retired only last May. During his tenure at Chariton Park, he had a hand in starting many of the annual events still enjoyed today, including the Folk Life Festival, Gas and Steam Engine Show and Antique Car Show, and he lauched the annual fund-raiser, the Bristol Inn Follies. He also was responsible for bringing at least 10 buildings into the Charlton Park village for restoration as historical structures. Walsh also is credited with overseeing the construction of the recreational beach, swim area and boat launch. Local historian Esther Walton, who was closely involved with Charlton Park during Walsh’s directorship, said he was adept at securing federal and state grants, winning 11 of the 13 he applied for. Walsh came to Charlton Park in July 1970 from Denver, Colo., where he had been employed by the State Historical Society of Colorado as curator of museums for the previous four years. He had served as consul­ tant and advisor to regional curators in such areas as public relations, maintenance, inter­ pretation, operation, personnel and special programs. Bom in Westmoreland, Kansas, he attended the University of Kansas and earned a bachelor of fine arts degree from Washbum University in Topeka in 1959. He was assistant museum director for the Kansas State Historical Society from 1959 to 1962. He then was named historic sites specialist at the North Carolina Department Department of Archives and History in Raleigh, N.C., a job he held until 1966, when he took his post in Colorado. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1951 to 1955 and was a veteran of the Korean War. While living and working in this area, Walsh was a member of the board of directors for the Barry County Historical Society and was a Rotarian. He was appointed by Gov. William Milliken in 1973 tc the State Recrea­ tion Advisory Committee. Other memberships included the American Frank E. Walsh Association of Museums, American Association for State and Local History, Midwest Museums Association and the Michigan Museums Association. He is survived by his wife and stepdaughter. Prairieville votes down annual meeting J-Ad Graphics News Service Clerk Janette Emig cast the decisive vote last week when the Prairieville Township Board voted 3-2 against conducting an annual meeting this year. “During the last two years the annual meeting has proved conterproductive to the good of the township,” said Trustee Jerry Midkiff who had the issue placed on the agen­ da of last week’s regular meeting. Supervisor Roy Reck said he disagreed and felt it was good to give citizens an opportunity to discuss matters with the board and have a voice in the legislative process. Treasurer Darlene Vickery said that annual meetings often end up a contest to see which special interest group can bring the most people. At annual township meetings, the electorate can be given the opportunity to participate in both advisory and binding votes, according to Larry Merrill of the Michigan Township Association Items on the agenda of annual meetings that are binding when voted on by the electorate are salary changes, authorization of the township to buy, sell and convey property and putting the question on the ballot of the next election to increase the number of trustees on a board from two to four (in townships with populations of between 3,000 and 5,000). The electorate may also participate in ad­ visory votes on items such as the budget, depositories and the township attorney during the annual meeting, if they appear on the agenda. Emig, Midkiff and Treasurer Darlene Vickery voted against holding the annual meeting while Reck and Trustee Greg Linker voted in favor. Townships are not required by law to con­ duct annual meetings. The board can discon­ tinue them at any time by not establishing a date, according to Merrill. The next one could be held in 1992 if the board decides to reinstate it. The electorate can petition to have the reinstatement of the annual meeting put on the VALUABLE COUPON ,; / Rental cars & van By the Day, week or Month ARS Gray said anyone interested in applying is welcome to do so. In other business Monday, the council: The developers are requesting five zoning changes, but Jasperse and the Planning Commission are suggesting they ask for a planned unit development (PUD). "I have no idea what the public reaction or the Planning Commission's reaction is," Jasperse said. Plans for the project will be discussed at the Feb. 4 Planning Commission meeting and Jasperse said there likely will be a hearing in early March. He invited council members to either or both of the sessions. The council Monday also took up a pro­ posal to update the city’s master plan and considered two proposed mobile home ordi­ nances. The Planning Commission will work with Williams and Works on the master plan up­ date at a cost not to exceed $14,920. "It would be difficult to get this accom­ plished during the time allotted for Planning Commission meetings," Jasperse explained. One mobile home ordinance deals with rules governing mobile home parks and the other deals with mobile home units outside such parks. Jasperse said the ordinances have been sent to the State Mobile Home Commission and have received approval "The bottom line is that we don't have a lot of choice," Jasperse said, noting that state laws say all communities must allow for mobile homes, either in parks or outside of them. The two proposed ordinances will be con­ sidered by the council at its Jan. 28 meeting. Former Charlton Park director Walsh dies City Council passes four new ordinances by David T. Young Sarver’s went from $33,750 to $35,100. Fire Chief Roger Caris went from $32,600 to $34,000. And the legal firm of Siegel, Hudson, Gee and Fisher was retained at S8.850, up from $8,500 a year ago. Caris was reappointed fire marshal, Sarver again will be director of civil defense and Dr. Edwin Larkin will be health officer. Other appointments included: • Randy Teegardin and Jim Wiswell to three-year terms on the Planning Commission, expiring Jan. 1, 1994. Teegardin replaces Neil Gardner. Jasperse and Klovanich were reappointed to one-year terms, representing the council and city ad­ ministration, respectively. • Watson to a two-year term as the city's representative on the Joint Airport Council. • Fred Markle and Doug Vickery to threeyear terms on the Zoning Board of Appeals, expiring Jan. 1,1994. • Walton again as the city's representative on the Library Board for a one-year term. • Jim Brown and Diane Flohr to four-year terms on the Downtown Development Authority, expiring Jan. 1, 1995. • James Fisher to a three-year term on the Nature Board. • Jasperse and Gray to the Joint Economic Development Board, Jasperse for two years and Gary for one. It was noted that a vacancy still exists on tire Library Board because of the resignation of Willo Fuhr, whose resignation was ac­ cepted with regret Monday. Fuhr said she cannot continue on the panel because she lives in Hastings Township, which no longer has a contract with the Hastings Public Library. s329s XT, MS95 Per Day Special Weekly Rates! ' HASTINGS Chrysler, louth, Dodge & 945-9383 Liiiiiittf ; $1.00 OFF ANY DINNER — With This Coupon — Your Choice of ... Chicken, Fish, Clams, Smelt or Shrimp Dinners include, choice of salad, potato, and a dinner roll. OFFER EXPIRES JAN. 31. 1991 Kloosterman’s Coop 333 W. Stale St., Hastings Phone ... 945-2404 ballot of the next regular primary or general election, which would be in 1992. In other business last week the board: — Heard an appeal by Jane Norton from Recycling in Bany County. Norton said RiBC is requesting between $100 and $150 from each of the county’s i6 townships. No action was taken. — Decided to hold in abeyance the articles of incorporation for the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority until Barry, Hope and Johnstown townships have an opportunity to review them at their mon­ thly meetings. — Went into closed session to read a letter from its attorney, regarding pending litiga­ tion. No details were made available to the public. — Appointed Randy Y.ates to work as a new, part-time police officer until Oct. 31. — Withdrew the appointment of Charles Ford as second lieutenant of the Pine Lake Fire Department, in accordnace with his request. Homeless family finds a home by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer 4fter months of living in tents and motels, a Barry County mother and her five children finally will have a place to call home. Debbie Thomason and her sons plan to move into a two-and-a-half bedroom home in Lake Odessa next week. The tale of Thomason's efforts to find a home for her family was told in last week's Hastings Banner. Because Thomason had such a large family and was on public assis­ tance, she had been unable to find a place to rent for the past year. But a Banner reader in Lake Odessa con­ tacted Thomason's parents Monday and of­ fered a place to rent "She said she does not want to rent to someone on ADC," Thomason said. "But you're an exception, and we will." After months of searching the newspapers from Hastings to Charlotte looking for a place to live, Thomason said she is relieved the nightmare is over. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 17, 1991 — Page 3 Area gas, oil distributors say demand stable despite war threat by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Despite the threat of war in the Persian Gulf and the possibility of rising costs and shor­ tages of gas and oil, residents of Barry County are not hurrying to top off their fuel oil tanks or racing to the gas pumps. A survey of local gas and fuel oil distributors reveals there has been little or no increase in demand for petroleum products. "It (business) is about the same, no in­ crease," said Kathy Lancaster, the assistant manager of Cappon’s Quick Mart in Hastings. "People are asking if prices are going up. But we really don’t know any more about it than they do." Although some experts predicted gas prices could go as high as $2 a gallon after the Jan. 15 deadline for war with Iraq, prices in Hastings have remained under $1.30 a gallon for regular unleaded. Unleaded regular was $120.9 Wednesday at Cappon’s Quick Mart, $1.19.9 at Admiral Ship Store and $1.22.9 at Crystal Flash in Middleville. Jim Goodman, the manager of the Admiral station, said he has not seen a major increase in business, while Noelle Walters, an employee of Crystal Flash, said that she feels there has been a slight rise in business. A representative from the Cappon Oil Com­ pany in Hastings, which sells fuel oil, said she feels there has been a hike in the number of people who are filling tanks in anticipation of climbing prices. Dick Walters, one of the owners of Walters-Dimmers Petroleum of Marshall, which supplies Cappon’s, said demand for heating oil has gone up, although be did not have statistics available. Walters said he could not predict whether prices will continue to rise due to the crisis in the Middle East. “Who knows what will happen," he said. "One half of our crude oil comes from out­ side the country. If oil wells are destroyed or shipments can't get through, it will certainly cause problems. "But, who knows what will happen,” Walters added. “It will certainly affect business adversely.” While he did not havp exact figures available, Walters said that the cost of fuel has gone up during the past few days. "When crude oil prices go up. the price of the finished product is sure to follow,” he said. "I would like to say that we and most other oil people in surrounding counties are doing our best to market our products at the lowest possible price, but we really have no control over it." added Walters. Merle Payne, a partner in MRD Industries of Delton, a distributor for Sargeant Fuel Ser­ vice of Kalamazoo, said they have not noticed an increase in demand for fuel oil. Jim Woodruff, president of Sargeant Fuel Service of Kalamazoo, said while he did not have any figures readily available, he felt there was an increase during the last two weeks in the number of people having their fuel oil tanks filled. As of noon Jan. 14, Sargeant Fuel received an increase of 12 cents per gallon on all petroleum products, and that means a 16 per­ cent increase for unleaded gas and foci oil, ac­ cording to Woodruff. Woodruff said that the current retail price of fuel oil is between $1.35 and SI.45 per gallon. However, he noted that many peo­ ple are shielded by his guaranteed maximum protection plan. "If someone is covered by the plan, they can’t pay more than $1.45 a gallon no matter how high the prices go,” said Woodruff. Fairchild Oil Company of Lowell is ex­ periencing an increase in demand for fuel oil, according to Company President Gary Miller. "There has been an increase in orders," said Miller. “These arc from people who would have to reorder anyway, but they’re just doing it early." Miller said he is sure customers are con­ cerned about price and supply due to what is going on in the Persian Gulf. However, Miller said he does not think there will be a shortage of crude oil. "There is a lot of crude oil,” he said. "Since August, Venezuela, Canada and the North Sea area have had a high production level. We have considerably more crude oil than we had last year at this time." Miller also said he does not see oil and gas prices increasing drastically. "Unless we go to war and a lot of oil fields are destroyed, I don’t see the price of gas go­ ing up significantly," he said. “We could see a 15-to 20-cent increase at the gas pumps. I don’t think we’ll see $3 a gallon, although there may be a possibility of $2 if the war is a long one." Gas prices remained stable here Wednesday morning, even after the deadline for Iraq's withdrawal from Kuwait passed and the threat of war came ever closer. CHAMBER, cont from page 1 Officials from the Barry County Chapter of the American Red Cross presented an award to Hastings Manufacuturing Tuesday to thank the company for donating 30,000 pairs of sunglasses to the military troops stationed in Saudi Arabia. The Rev. Ward Pierce presented the plaque to Monty "Joe" Bennett, vice president for employee rela-ions. Also presenting the award were local Red Cross board members (at left): Betty Meehan and Dr. W.G. Logan, (at right) Karen Despres and Joyce Morgan. Firm thanked for sunglasses by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer The Red Cross thanked company represen­ tatives at Hastings Manufacturing Tuesday for an unusual but necessary contribution to Operation Desert Shield. Representatives of he Barry County Chap­ ter of the American Red Cross presented an award to the Hastings-based manufacturer of auto parts and supplies for donating about 30,000 pairs of sunglasses to American troops in Saudi Arabi 1. In December, 96 cases of sunglasses, weighing in at 1,081 pounds, were shipped from Hastings Manufacturing's warehouse in Knoxville, Tenn, to Saudi Arabia by the American Red Cross. ' Company officials donated the sunglasses after learning they were in short supply among troops overseas. "The company's inbrests have always been sympathetic toward uar efforts," said Monty "Joe" Bennett, vice president of employee re­ lations. "We've taken a great deal of pride in producing products far war efforts prior to this.” "We had a supply of sunglasses from our national promotiona: program last year," Bennett said. "This clicked because of the list of things they needed and that we had avail­ able." The sunglasses, which sell at retail for $13.95 a pair, were shipped just before Christmas from Knoxville and sent overseas from Dover, Del., by the Red Cross. The shipment was valued at close to $420,000. "We contacted the local Red Cross, and they were the ones who got things organized through their regional managers," Bennett said. Don Turner, director of the Barry County chapter, said several other organizations have contributed to the military effort tlirough the Red Cross. Contributors include McFall Elementary School, which sent letters and drawings; Leam-N-Play Child Care in Hast­ ings, which sent comfort kits and Christmas care package': and Delton Moose Lodge, which has donated postage for students to write to servicemen and women overseas. Care packages also have been donated by Deltcn Kellogg School third graders, Delton Brownie Troop 194, and Delton Tiger Cub Scou;. Pack 3050. Turner said hundreds of o Jier Barry County residents have sent mail overseas through the Red Cross. quality assurance for Newell Manufacturing in Lowell, moved from Battle Creek to Heath Road in Hastings last August "We searched for this town," she said. The Diehls visited'al I the small towns in the area between Bade Creek and Lowell and decided that Hastings'was the nicest and friendliest, she said’. "For me to get a job promoting the town 15 great,"she added. "I did all my Christmas shopping here." Raised in Edmore and a 1967 graduate of that community's Montabella High School, Diehl had lived in Battle Creek for the past 21 years. She most recently worked for 4 1/2 years as an administrative assistant at WcstMarc Cable in Battle Creek, where she implemented all employee incentive programs and was in charge of human resources and personnel. Diehl also worked with all the company’s franchising authorities and the Federal Communications Commission. She was named the 1989 Associate of the Year by the American Businesswomen's Association in Battle Creek. From June, 1983 to March 1985, she man­ aged the Red Brick Day Care Center, also in Battle Creek. She was responsible for super­ vising, training and scheduling a staff of 18 besides handling the bookkeeping, organizing 16 bus daily routes and supervising the cook­ ing for four day care centers. all personnel, setting up bookkeeping, pro­ gramming, menus and enrolling children. Diehl was a foster parent in Calhoun County for three years, nurturing children in her home while they were separated from their naturalfamily. She has two children of her own, a 19-yearold daughter, Tracee Bloemen, who lives in Battle Creek and attends Kellogg Community College; and a son, Derek Blocmen, a first grader at Hastings' Southeastern Elementary School. While living in Battle Creek, Diehl served on the executive board of Lamora Park PTA from 1976-1982. She worked with library and teacher needs and also served stints as chaplain and historian. She worked for nearly two years as a pre­ school program director and teacher for the Morning Nursery School at Level Park Baptist Church; worked as a secretary for Rayne Water Conditioning and was a teletype operator for the Battle Creek Grdit Bureau. She has been active in community activi­ ties in the Battle Creek area, including the Big Sister program, Cancer Crusade and March of Dimes. She also was a member of the finance committee for the Level Park Baptist Church and treasurer of Kellogg Community College’s Organization of Human Services, which she helped organize. She served as chairwoman of the Reading is Fundamental program and has taught semi­ nars dealing with preschool children. Diehl has studied elementary education at Ferris State College, child development at Eastern Michigan University and human ser­ vices at Kellogg Community College. In October 1979, she became the owner and director of Dimples and Daydreams Child Development Center in Battle Creek. She gained experience there in hiring and training During her short time in Hastings, she has worked as a volunteer helper in her son's classroom one morning each week and is ac­ tive in the Tiger Cub Scout program. "I want to become active in this commu­ nity. I'm always looking for things to do. I love people," Diehl said. "This is the ideal job." Millage election panel established in Delton Encouraging more parents to vote in next month's school millage election is a key goal of the Delton Kellogg Supporters of Quality Education. The election steering committee was re­ cently formed to promote passage of the millage proposals which voters will face voters Feb. 18. Voters will be asked to renew 25.43 mills and approve 2 additional mills for one year. The committee includes representatives of: local businesses, clergy, high school students, school employees, board of education members and parents. Only 17 percent of parents who have chil­ dren attending Delton schools turned out at the last millage election, Superintendent Dean McBeth said. Only 402 parents out of 2,270 voted the last time, he said. Phone canvasing to contact parents starts this week. The group also will distribute question and answer sheets about the mil­ lage. Karla Fales and Deb Cole are co-chairing the committee. Harry Doele is secretary-trea­ surer. ROADS, coni, from page 1 The Rnv* >01011551011 already has bills it can't imiuvu.uely pay, Kineman said, noting that if funds were spent for overtime, it wouldn't be long until it wouldn't be able to get fuel and supplies. He said he thinks other County Road Commissions also are not plowing on an overtime basis or limited basis, but that they didn't announce it like Barry. As an example, he said, one of the road dis­ tricts in Calhoun County only had four trucks plowing for four hours over the weekend and didn't finish all the county primary roads. "A lot (of Road Commissions) have cut back drastically.'' Speaking of Barry's circumstances, Kineman said, "It’s sad that its come to this. Nobody would likt a change more than me. We'll just have to 'cngh it out." Area school superintendents plan to attend the Road Commission’s Jan. 29 meeting to discuss the situation, he said. Meanwhile, Mix said his petition drive "is from the heart ..This is not a personal at­ tack." He said he has about four other people cir­ culating petitions. He said a local business­ man donated 200 petition forms and an attor­ ney has volunteered his time to research the issue. Mix said he believes eliminating overtime plowing is "morally wrong" and that "other alternatives could be set in place." "I've been encouraged by public support. It’s been overwhelming," he said. Mix acknowledged that gathering signatures was also "hard work. "I would like to have things work out... so far they (Road Commissioners) will not budge," he said. "Winter maintenance is the single most important thing the Road Commission does," Mix said. Mix said he also favors having Road Commissioners elected rather than appointed and feels their terms should be shortened. A bill has been introduced in the State Capital to shorten the term to four years from six. "They (Road Commissioners) have abso­ lute power, so they should be somewhat an­ swerable to someone, like voters," Mix said. MURDER, cont from page 1 Neil said. "He looked at the clock as I recall "I asked him to look at me and tell me he didn't kill Rusty Schoonmaker," Neil contin­ ued. "He just looked away." Prosecution witnesses Wednesday identified a gold cross, a pair of black platform shoes and a pair of blue jeans with the words "Rusty" and "Robin" written on them in ink that were found on the body as items Schoonmaker was wearing when he left for school Nov. 13, 1974, L iotx ■ Jay Robinson, a neighborhood friend of Schoonmaker's, testified that Schoonmaker was supposed to come to Robinson's house that afternoon to play basketball, but never showed up. Schoonmaker's cousin, Marsha Porter, tes­ tified that Schoonmaker called home the afternoon of his disappearance. "He said he was going to a friend s house, and he said he would call his father back," Porter said. Other family members said Schoonmaker was anxious to go hunting and had talked about it the night before. Police believe Haight invited him to go hunting on the afternoon of his disappear­ ance. Once they arrived at the scene north of Guernsey Lake Road, Haight shot him in the back of the head, according to police. Dr. Robert Hendrix, a forensic pathologist from the University of Michigan, testified the shot that killed Schoonmaker was a "large bullet of high velocity." Haight's ex-wife, Barbara Cooley, testified she saw a black pistol in the trunk of Haight's car on Thanksgiving, the week fol­ lowing Schoonmaker's disappearance and probable murder. Cooley also testified that Haight hunted and fished regularly throughout southwest Bany County in the late 1950s and 1960s. The year before Schoonmaker’s murder, Haight commented to his ex-wife that a per­ son could get away with murder, Cooley said. "We were discussing Ted Williams," she said, referring to a relative of Haight's who had been charged with murder. “(Haight) said that Ted was stupid because a person could get away with murder if he took somebody he barely knew and killed him and carried them out to the woods and buried them." Haight remains lodged in the Barry County Jail without bond until his arraignment on Jan. 31. If you have a college student or friend who’s moved away, give them something that's “homemade"...give a subscription to The Hastings Banner Your Hometown Newspaper Meeting to discuss guidelines for movies at Delton Middle School A discussion between parents, teachers and administrators about guidelines for movies shown in classrooms at Delton Kellogg Middle School will be held at 7 p.m. Monday (Jan. 21) in Room 62-64. The meeting was prompted by a parent s concern about the quality and quantity of movies being shown to some students. All interested paren s are invited to attend, said Superintendent Dean McBeth. Marsha McCarty, a parent of a sixth grader, took her complaint to the Board of Education Monday even though she said she is pleased with the response of Superintendent Dean McBeth. She just wanted to make sure board members were aware of the situation, he said. McCarty, in a telephone interview, said she was "shocked" when she became aware that PG-13 movies were being shown in some of the school's classrooms. "I do not think this is limited to Delton Schools," she said, adding that she had heard students in a neighboring school district had viewed the same movie that was shown in Delton. Two of the movies that she named partic­ ularly were "Weekend at Bernie’s" and "Little Monsters," although she wasn't sure of the rating of "Little Monsters." Students are disciplined in school for us­ ing the lai?3uage they hear while viewing some of the movies, she said. But, yet laughing at it while viewing the movie seems to be approved. "What are we teach­ ing our children?" McCarty asked. She doesn’t want to anger teachers with her concern, but she does hope some guide­ lines will be established. In the interim, McBeth said, no PG-13 movie* will be shown in class and that PG movies will be viewed only by those who in fact have parental permission. McCarty said one of her concerns was that a right had been taken from parents by showing such movies without asking the parents' permission. "I’d like to see something done before it gets worse than it is," she said. The showing of movies for entertainment should be done prudently, McBeth said. • �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 17, 1991 Viewpoint We must do something about road safe*’To the Editor: Road Commission policy threatens the public safety The Barry County Road Commission made a promise and kept it, judging by what happened last weekend. The commission said last year that if a one-half mill request was defeated at the polls, it would not plow roads on weekends and week nights during the winter. The millage request was defeated twice, last August and November, and the first strong evidence of the resultant policy showed up last weekend. A storm Friday dumped more than five inches of snow on top of freezing rain on Barry County roads, making travel difficult at best and dangerous at worst Though the storm had ended by Saturday morning and most state trunklines were cleared, Barry County roads went untouched until Monday morning. So the Road Commission proved that it wasn't making an idle threat, but a very real promise. However, that kind of consistency in policy endangered the public safety. . Though the Road Commission warned that people should stay off the roads on weekends after a storm, such a suggestion defies reality. Many people need to travel on Saturdays and Sundays, sometimes to go to work, and sometimes to take care of things like medical emergencies. The Road Commission apparently has decided to make good on its promise to prove a point, but it all it has done is make a lot of people angry. There is no disagreement here that more money is needed for roads. However, endangering human lives is not the best way to gain more funding. The no-plow policy is a lot like a firefighter not taking action when a house is ablaze or a police officer refusing to respond to a distress call. It must be noted that other counties in Michigan also have suffered reductions in funding because of less revenue from weight and gas taxes. Yet neighboring county roads were plowed last Saturday, demonstrating that they apparently have different priorities. The Road Commission’s sticking to the no plow policy may be about as wise as Saddam Hussein sticking to his. Some angry Barry County residents now are putting some pressure on the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Some are suggesting that Road Commission members be removed because of what they call a lack of sensitivity to public safety. This anger isn't likely to go away soon, especially if the county is hit with another storm. As We said eafiigr, we believe the Road Commision should change its priorities and plow winter raids'as necessary: If cutbacks in service are required, they should come in balmier weather. A pothole is less threatening to human life than impassable or slippery roads. The Road Commission may believe that not plowing in the winter to prove a point eventually may get a millage passed. But that strategy is likely to backfire when angry voters go to the polls again. The time is now to change the policy, before another storm hits and perhaps someone is seriously hurt or killed. We can't afford to have that happen just because the Road Commission wants to prove a point Warning: people of Barry County, your very lives and livelihoods are in danger. Your County Road Commissioners have set a dangerous precedent. They alone, not the hourly employees, have a policy of not plowing snow on weekends, no matter how much snow we get. It means that even if we get a storm, like 1967 or 1978 on a Friday, they won’t start plowing until Monday, except if someone needs an ambulance. By that time, in a life­ threatening situation, it could be too late. Speaking as a former employee, I know it. can take from several minutes to as long as several hours to plow a mile. They say they now have bigger trucks to plow with. That will not help a lot. Ask someone who lives on some of these roads how bad they can get, and if the Road Commissioners’ policy is worth your child's life. If there is a home accident, it may be hours before help arrives. What about a heart attack victim, a child choking, cuts, falls, fires, crime, etc.? And all because they decided to be hard­ nosed about this, so they can buy a new front end loader. Is it worth someones life? It can’t be, not in this county, where people care about their children, parents, grand­ parents and friends. One of these people’s lives is too high a price to pay. The county residents have a right to public safety! There is $87,000 in the road equip­ ment fund, which they the Road Commis­ sioners have set aside and said they will now draw from for snowplowing. This is their choice! It’s not that they can’t, they won’t. Is anyone’s safety worth this front end loader? If you don't think it is, then pick up To the Editor: As Hastings residents who spend winters in Florida, we look forward to our copy of the Banner. To me, it is news from home. Hastings will always be my hometown. As I read the letter to the editor suggesting the removal of the nativity scene from the courthouse lawn, I was shocked to think anyone would even consider doing such a thing. One of my fondest recollections is com­ ing down South Broadway and seeing our lovely courthouse come into view. At the Christmas Season, the streets are always decorated so prettily and the Christmas parade is well worth watching. I always realized how much hard work people had done to make it all possible. iUhsjingsBannerj Devoted to the Interests of Berry County since 1856 I appreciated Dr. DenHartog's informative letter and I agree that as Christians we also have rights. The First Amendment has been taken out of context, and this is why our coun­ try is in such moral decay. In our Ft. Myers newspaper, a nativity scene was challenged, and one columnist wrote and asked them if they would start plan­ ning to put Baby Jesus in an orphanage. We have already allowed one woman to take prayer out of our schools and I pray that our town will not be swayed by a few on this issue. Jesus is the reason for the season... so let’s keep this in our Christmas season. Respectfully, Dorothy M. Oaks Punta Gorda, Fla. ple who will do their best to help us all. If only the County Road Commissioners would let them! These Road Commissioners should resign, in the best interests of public safety. If the Road Commision gets sued because of their neglect of public safety, who pays the bill — the public does. That could mean no road ser­ vices at all next year and layoffs. Who is willing to risk all this for a front end loader? Tell your County Board that you don’t want to be held hostage by a Road Commission that says, “I was snowed in and I did all right.’’ Not everyone will, that’s why we have emergency services and a Road Commission, so that we are reasonably safe. They are quite possibly condemning so­ meone to suffer needlessly. Why are they doing this? I have never met a group of public officials that could care less about public and in­ dividual safety in my life. Don’t wait, don’t hestitate, do something. Thank you people of Barry County. Frank Mix Hastings Walks should be shoveled for safety To the Editor: Winter is here, and with iL comes the shoveling of snow. Few of the residential areas, along with the business areas, here in Hastings are safe to walk. What is keeping the city from at least making the businesses in town keep their walks clean of ice and snow for the sake of those people could seriously be injured by a fall? There are a few businesses that are always conscientious and their walks kept clean. Then there are those who make a weak at­ tempt or no attempt at all. Businesses located on comer streets, in­ stead of having snow piled high at end of walk, making it a challenge to climb over the snow to get in the street, would do a great ser­ vice by making a path to the street, saving a lot of frustration. You’d expect businesses would want their walks kept dean to attract customers. There is no excuse neglecting to do so. In Ferndale, where I once lived years ago, if residential walks or those in business sec­ tions weren’t kept clean of snow, the owners were fined. It worked. Some will say, "Well, what’s keeping you from going back to Ferndale to live?" While I like Ferndale, I much more love Hastings. Why? One of the many reasons, the businesses are centrally located. They all are within walking distance of one another. You don't need a compass to guide and direct you to where the stores, bank, post office, or library is, it’s all within easy reach. And people on streets and in stores are friendly, ready to say hello and exchange smiles in a genuine way. Hastings is a great town! Winter is here, and with it, the snow. How about it, you who have a business in Hastings, be conscientious from now on and keep your walks clean of snow and ice, showing care for those who otherwise could fall and seriously injure themselves. Show you care. Justine McLean Hastings Writer’s recollections were gratifying To the Editor: A short while ago, ^Cameron McIntyre made some pleasing remarks about me which was printed under “letters" in the Hastings Banner, for which I am very grateful. I have a very faint recollection of his ac­ quaintances except through the fine articles that he has written from time to time in the Banner. It is evident that he knows of me because his remarks were factual. I pray that I shall always prove worthy of his respect. A truly successful life, can be defined of those who are prone to do nice things by which others have remembered them and have inspired others to do the same. In other wsords, "leave tootprints on the sands of time," as Longfellow has said, “footprints that perhaps another sailing o’er life’s solemn main, a forlorn and shipwrecked brother, seeing, shall take heart again." That, if nothing more, can be the meaning of a truly successful life. “Dare to do right. Dare to be true, you have work none other can do. Do it so brave­ ly, so kindly, so well, angels will hasten the ■ story to tell. Dare to dorijht? Daft to be trt»c, ocher men’s failures will never save you." (from a Pat’s Pick song book). Humbly yours, Frank Card Lansing Winter road neglect wastes tax dollars To the Editor: Christians also have rights the phone and call your seven county commis­ sioners now before it’s too late. They can help us. Call your State Senator, write letters, do something. Go tc the county commissioners’ meetings or call them. It has been stated to me that the Road Com­ mission has warned people not to drive in bad weather conditions, so it will be there fault if something happens. Is it “their fault" if a school bus carrying an athletic team goes in good road conditions to some other county on a Saturday morning and comes back at night to find bad road conditions and slides off the road? How are they supposed to know that when the conditions on roads leading into BarryCounty may be good, but ours are not because no one works on Saturday? Granted, they can’t get every little bit of ice. Hit they can do the intersections, the curves, the bad hills with sand and salt. Granted, their funds have gone down and they may continue to do so. but there are alternatives. Do not blame the truck drivers or the mechanics of the Barry County Road Commis* ion These are good, hard-working peo­ If school hours continue to be shortened on Mondays due to our present county policy of weekend road neglect, it is too bad we cannot save enough in the school budget to cover the cost of weekend road maintenance. Further cost cutting could be done by ar­ ranging snow removal so it is not done when there is no snow. Perhaps personnel, fuel and trucks will then be available when there is snow on the roads. Is it state law or a labor contract that prevents road maintenance work hours from being arranged so a straight-pay 40-hour week cannot cover a weekend? And, if an overtime premium is paid on Saturdays and Sundays, even if it is for 40 hours or less per week, would it not be unconstitutionally respecting establishment of religion if required by state law rather than by labor contract? A state law requiring weekend overtime payment fur up to 40 hours should be challenged in court, on constitutional Pllhllf iillilllhll* I II Jill' V UllllVIl * grounds. A labor contract would have to be renegotia'ed, and would require the agree­ ment of the employees. Perhaps the job ap­ plication should ask employees if they are prepared tc work straight-time hours on weekends and have days off during the week. Some arrangement should be made so that educators, who receive more pay than road maintenance people, are not sitting on their tails two hours or. Mondays waiting for students, who are waiting behind snowdrifts for road maintenance and school buses. This is a waste of tax dollars. Sincerely, Frederick G. Schantz Hastings Winter roads must be maintained To the Editor: This letter is to first express appreciation to the people in my neighborhood and several others in Barry County, for keeping the roads plowed this past weekend. We had a relative staying with us Friday night, and to say the least, they were not im­ pressed with the way our county roads were maintained, or should I say not maintained. The staggering of hours/days seems a viable answer to this problem, not for every snowfall we will have this winter, but when necessary to provide for the safety of the people living in and passing through Barry County. This weekend we needed the roads maintained. If this shortage of funds was inevitable, why weren’t some concessions made this past summer? I hope some solution can be reached to this problem before someone loses a life, due to poorly maintained roads, or a home, due to impassible roads. Thank you, Dollie Larsen Hastings Were you affected by the roads not being plowed last weekend? published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President Stephen Jacobs Treasurer John Jacobs Vice President Frederic Jacobs Secretary Newsroom David T. Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Attmant Editor) Todd Tubergen isportt Editor) Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Sue Hinckiey Sandra Ponsetto Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 am. - 5:30p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. ■ noon. Larry Seymour isaias Managar) Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Phyllis Bowers Subscription Rates: $13 per year in Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830, "Yes, I live on Yeckley Road and it was a mess." "Not really, I was on guard duty at Bliss all weekend." “No. I live in town." "No, we have a good neighbor who plows our road." “No, I live on a state highway.” “Yes, it's a pain in the butt." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 17, 1991 — Page 5 Persian Gulf War still leaves us with question ‘why?’ GRAND RAPIDS - Who'd have thought it? Hardly 18 months since eager young East Germans by the thousands flooded over the border to the the west, not-so-eager young Americans by the thousands are preparing to cross the border from Saudi Arabia to Kuwait. Barely one year since the death of a brutal Romanian despot, a more ominous Iraqi dic­ tator shows no sign of falling, failing or fal­ tering. Just months since peace broke out all over Eastern Europe, war may break out all over in the Middle East. In fact, by the time this appears in print, war may already have begun. Yet it all happened so fast, and people are asking why. After 30 hours of impassioned, arduous de­ bate last weekend, the Congress voted nar­ rowly to authorize the use of force to remove the Iraqi army from Kuwait Sanctions won't work, the majority said. The American peo­ ple must prepare to take Kuwait by force. On Monday, two days later, close to 700 West Michiganders marched through the streets of Grand Rapids to protest against war, ending in a candlelight vigil at historic St. Mark's Episcopal Church near the heart of downtown. Inside the massive Gothic structure, near a stone tablet honoring the parish’s Civil War dead, about 200 people gathered to ask why another tablet should have to be erected soon to honor the church's Iraqi War dead. Reporter’s Notes... by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Close to 30 people, ranging in age from 13 to 76, stood up to offer their thoughts, feelings, songs and poetry in hopes of ex­ plaining why close to half a million Ameri­ can men and women are now in the Middle East, poised to march across into Kuwait, where certain death awaits many. Some suggested that the United States is going to war to protect its oil supply. One man who works in public transit in Grand Rapids bitterly commented there is no money for public transportation in a country that insists on driving its own gas guzzlers down the freeways. "Our nation's energy policy - I don't even known if we have one - is bankrupt," he said. "We're fighting for our lifestyle. We're fighting a war because we don't want to give up our lifestyle." That led another to ask: "What if Kuwait was the leading exporter of broccoli?" Another person suggested that, with peace breaking out in Europe, the U.S. military had to find a reason to exi^L "I think we're going to war because we no long have an enemy," he said. "We were cut­ ting the military budget, and tlie military had to find something." Still another offered an opinion that Amer­ icans are too impatient. Once the troops are there, use them or lose them. "Other cultures are more willing to let time and circumstances work themselves out," he said. "Americans want things too fast." As American troops are preparing to un­ leash unimaginable fury against Iraqi soldiers stationed in Kuwait, an important question remains unanswered: What does the United States hope to achieve? •Do we intend to liberate Kuwait and re­ store its royal family, or do we intend to push on into Iraq, topple the government, and install our own puppet regime? •Do we want to kill Saddam Hussein, the Middle East's version, according to President Bush, of Adolf Hitler, or will we settle for crippling the Iraqi war machine? •Do we want to rid the Middle East of chemical, biological and nuclear weapons, take control of the world’s oil supply, or dominate affairs in the Persian Gulf? For all the talk that has come out of the White House, for all the air coverage of jour­ nalists interviewing each other on CNN, for all the newspaper column inches packed with pundits offering theories and counter theories, no one has spelled out exactly what the United States' objectives are on the eve of sending thousands of men and women to their deaths. President Bush may think he has explained his reasons for going to war. But many Americans, including several hundred who gathered in Grand Rapids Monday, are saying they have not gotten the message. Some 50 years ago, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the master of the "fireside chat," had little trouble explaining to the American people that the United States was committed to destroying the Axis forces and to estab­ lishing independent, peaceful democracies in Europe and throughout the world. Roosevelt put the country on a war foot­ ing. Consumers were asked to make sacri­ fices, to use ration coupons, to roll bandages and to buy war bonds. FDR put the entire na­ tion on the march and made a national com­ mitment to the war effort that was unparal­ leled in American history. A generation later, Presidents Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon found themselves unable to explain to their countrymen why it was necessary to fight in Vietnam and what the nation hoped to achieve. Johnson promised us "guns and butter" and utterly failed to mobilize the nation behind the war. Nixon promised to end the war, if elected, and then took two terms in office to accomplish it. George Bus.’. ,o far, has failed to explain why A forces must invade Kuwait. In the past live months, the president has sug­ gested his goals include making Kuwait safe for monarchy, destroying Iraq’s ability to in­ vade still another country, eliminating Sad­ dam’s chemical and biological weapons, top­ pling his regime and establishing a perma­ nent U.S. military presence in the region. Equally important, the president has, so far, failed to mobilize the country behind his decision. The president has not asked us to drive less to save more oil and gasoline. The president has not asked us to do do without certain items to keep our troops supplied with food and the necessities of life. The president has not asked us to save money to buy bonds to finance a buildup already esti­ mated in the billions of dollars even before the first shot has been fired. Polls show Americans support an armed invasion of Kuwait. But once people are asked if they are prepared to sacrifice 100 lives, 1,000 lives ar 10,000 American lives to liberate Kuwait, support for war rapidly drops. As 200 people discussed and debated the is­ sues Monday, it slowly became clear that the gathering of young and old, wealthy and poor, male and female, black and white and Oriental and Arabic had more questions many more questions - than they had answers for. On the possible eve of the latest war to end all wars, the unanswered question remains: Why? Hastings Twp. tax collection rate better than last year's KNOW YOUR SCHOOLS Information about the Hastings Area School Systems by Carl Schoessel, Superintendent A time to honor school boards At least once a month, 4,200 men and women gather in towns and cities across Michigan to make decisions that affect the lives and the futures of 1.7 million school children. These are the men and women elected to their local and intermediate school boards of education. This month, Michigan communities like Hastings will honor the dedicated service of their public school trustees during the second annual observance of School Board Member Recognition Week Jan. 13 to 19. School Board Member Recognition Week offers local communities the opportunity to note the work of the men and women who set direction and policy for their schools. It also offers all citizens the chance to learn more about Michigan's long tradition of local con­ trol of schools. According to history books, the notion of school boards grew out of territorial law, predating statehood and the Michigan con­ stitution. However, Public Act 63 of 1837 defined a procedure for creating primary school districts and a district “school board” to oversee local schools. Under Michigan’s School Code (Sec. 380.1282), a local board of education "shall establish and carry on the grades, schools and departments it deems necessary or desirable for the maintenance and improvement of the schools, determine the courses of study to be pursued, and cause the pupils attending school in the district to be taught in the schools or departments the board deems expedient." The men and women serving as trustees for the Hastings Area Schools during the 1990-91 school year and their years of service are President Michael Anton (four years). Vice President Mark Feldpausch (four years). Secretary Patricia Endsley (six years). Treasurer Larry Haywood (nine years), Robert Casey (one year), Colin Cruttenden (two years), and Ray Rose (one year). These trustees are responsible in Hastings for a budget of $13,014,439; they oversee 325 employees; plan programs and curricula for 3,427 students; and manage facilities and equipment valued at $43,936,588. While tlie primary concern of the Hastings Board of Education is the welfare of the com­ munity’s students, the board's decisions also affect the economic health and cultural vitality of the community. Being a school board member has a lot of responsibility and challenges, and it is appropriate to set aside one week out of the year to thank our trustees for their work on the community’s behalf. J-Ad Graphics News Service More residents of Hastings Charter Township have paid their summer and winter taxes to date this year than at the same time in 1990, according to Treasurer Diana Phillips. She reported at Monday’s township meeting that 48 percent of winter and 83 percent of summer taxes have been collected so far. At this time last year, 40 percent of winter and 77 percent of summer taxes had been paid. “More people are paying their taxes than the year before," said Township Supervisor Richard Thomas. “I think it’s a sign that peo­ ple are trying to get caught up and be in more positve financial shape." In other business the board: — Authorized Thomas to sign a contract with the schools for summer tax collection. The contract will be the same as last year’s. Thomas said the Unship will receive ap­ proximately $3.97per parcel from the schools for summer tax collection. There are 1,384 parcels in the township ac­ cording to Thomas. — Approved hiring the CPA firm of Walker and Fluke of Hastings to audit the books for 1992 at a cost of $2,050. — Read a letter from Hastings Library Director Barbara Schondelmayer, informing them that township residents now have to pay $15 per household fot library cards, since the Library Board decided not to renew its con­ tract with the township. Thomas commented that township has been approached by other libraries on township penal fines, which will revert to the state if the township does not sign a contract with another library. — Discussed the Barry County Road Com­ mission’s snow removal policy, which was brought up by resident Frank Mix. Possible courses of action, such as making the Road Commission an elected rather than appointed position, were discussed. No action was taken by the board. — Approved the treasurer’s report which stated that there is a general fund balance of $4,713.73, a general savings account of $40,764.14, a balance of $19,701.59 in the tax fund, $1,886.81 in the trust in agency fund, a total of $148,763.43 in three separate savings funds for a balance of $215,829.72. &/?(/.. The BANNER to afriend! Small companies have been profitable for shareholders An investment axiom that merits repeating is, “the bigger the risk, the bigger the reward.” Many investors mistakenly believe, though, that big rewards are ALWAYS ac­ companied by big risks. No so. Of course, the huge profits often reported for small growth stocks alarm me because they fail to reflect the many losses that are ab­ sorbed in those numbers. With those words of caution, let’s look at the startling correlation between the size of companies and the growth of their stock prices. Some recent figures from Ibbotson Associates, a financial research firm, com­ pare how one dollar invested in 1926 would have grown if invested in New York Stock Exchanges (NSE) companies of different sizes. The chart illustrates how the companies with the smallest market capitalization yielded the largest long-term gains to shareholders. For example, one dollar invested in the Standard and Poor’s 500 Index would have in­ creased by $406 by the end of 1988, the latest date for which information is available. By contrast, the same dollar invested in the smallest NYSE companies with total shares worth less than $44 million, grew to $7,049. Value of One Dollar in 1988 Highest Market Capitalization S & P 500 $ 406 $360 million $1,112 $208 million $1,514 $128 million $1,215 $ 81 million $2,657 $ 44 million $7,049 Source: Ibbotson Associates These figures illustrate that, historically, small companies have shown a greater in­ crease in share price for the stockholders. An artcile distributed by "Mutual Fund News Service" argues that the performance of small companies ws no long-term fluke. In fact, detailed studies in almost all meaningful periods of 10 years or more show that small companies outperform big ones. These performance figures are particularly impressive today because they come during one of the longest periods of under­ performance by small companies. In recent years, takeovers, an inflow of foreign money and the popularity of indexing have all favored big companies. Yet, small com­ panies, on average, continue to make bigger profits for their shareholders. For aggressive investors willing to risk capital for the possibility of winning big, these figures should be welcome news. On the other hand, if you prefer life in the slow lane, remember the tortoise crossed the finish line first. - STOCKS — The following prices are close of business last Reported changes are from ious week. Company Close AT&T 29V. Ameritech 63V. 40V. Anheuser-Busch Chrysler 12 V. Clark Equipment 24V. 26V. CMS Energy Coca Cola 44V. Dow Chemical ’ 45V. Exxon 49V. Family Dollar 12V. Ford 25’/. General Motors 31V. Great Lakes Bancorp 8V< Hastings Mfg. 35V. IBM 107 V. JCPenney 43V. Johnson & Johnson 68 Kmart 27 Kellogg Company 73V. McDonald's 27V. Sears 24V. Southeast Mich. Gas 13 V. Spartan Motors 3V. Upjohn 35V. Gold $398.00 Silver $4.19 Dow Jones 2490.59 Volume 111,000,000 from the Tuesday. the prev­ It makes the IDEAL GIFT SUGGESTION ---- NOW OPEN MONDAYS---We Serve BreaMaat AU Dey Mon.-Tlera.; 'Hl Noon FrL-Saa. COFFEE 48t * Coflw Mond., Ihn, Road Commission stubborn To the Editor: I spent the weekend with somewhat mixed emotions over the county’s snow removal policy. I do understand their position, but I feel they should keep in mind that the money in­ volved is public money — not their personal money. Public employees have a certain amount of responsibility (my husband also is a public employee). The public is the employer, therefore priorities should be changed to what the public wants. The County Road Commission, through plain old stubborn bul(headedness. has en­ dangered the life of every resident who needs to use the roads. I grew up in a smaller community, where folks set aside grudges in a pinch, pitched in and did what needed to be done. A crisis brought out the best in people. I’m so glad I’ve moved to a neighborhood that is the same. Neighbors on my road cleared it over the weekend with plows and blowers. They set aside anger and stubbomess to make a bad situation better. The road hasn’t been cleared this well in the 10 years I’ve liv­ ed here, especially on a weekend. These folks are the greatest. They show American spirit as it should be. They deserve appreciation for their good will and effort. Gloria Anderson Hastings > Serving Homemade Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Everyday ’til 1 p.m............. • Eggs. Bacon or Sausage. Potatoes and Toast Monday thru Friday 6 30 am to Noon Ont, *1.50 •1.99 6 30 . m lo Noon Daily Specials for Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner CAFETERIA LINE MONDAY-FRIDAY 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. Now Making ... HOMEMADE BREAD & CINNAMON ROLLS Prime Rib All-You-Can-Ecu FISH FRY® Fridays and TERRYS BLUEBERRY MUHINS Terry's $695 Sat. & Sun. Includes Salad Bar Wenu fveryday foT Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner ITS NEVER TOO LATE TO QUIT. OR TOO EARLY. Need help to quit smoking? Call your local American Lung Association. AMERICAN ± LUNG ASSOCIATION ’ J* O. Tick Tock Restaurant NOW OPEN Tuesday thru Saturday 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p m Change —'h + ’/. + V. —V. —'h —'h +’/. + ’/. + V. _ -V. - 1V. +»/. + v. + 1V. —V. -V. —V. —V. + $7.85 + .05 — 18.82 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 17, 1991 f Sylvan M. Tagg J FREEPORT - Sylvan M. Tagg. 87 of Free­ port passed away Wednesday, January 9,1991 at Pennock Hospital. Hastings. Mrs. Tagg was bom on February 21,1903 in Morley, the daughter of Albert and Nellie (Carr) Kuhn. She was raised in Mecosta Coun­ ty and attended Mecosta County Schools. She was married to Lowell G. Tagg Sr. on February 22, 1922. She was a member of the Freeport United Methodist Church. Mrs. Tagg is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Merton (Elaine) Mececar, Miss Donna Tagg, both of Freeport and Miss Ruth Tagg of Hastings; 19 grandchildren; 36 great grandchil­ HASTINGS - Scott Lee Bell, 17 of 1588 Coats Grove Road, Hastings passed dren; two great great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Jack (Lillian) Wall of Florida; several away Tuesday, January 15, 1991 at his nieces and nephews. residence. She was preceded in death by her husband, He was bom July 19, 1973 in Hastings, the Lowell G. Tagg Sr.; five sons and two son of Raymond Lawrence and Bonnie Rae daughters. (Brandt) Bell. He attended Hastings Schools Funeral and committal services were held and currently was a senior at Hastings High Saturday, January 12 at the Freeport United School. Methodist Church with Reverend Janet K. Scott is survived by his parents, Raymond Sweet officiating. Burial was at the Mt. Hope and Bonnie Bell; one brother, Michael of Hast­ Cemetery, Middleville. ings; one sister, Stefanie Bell of Albion; mater­ Memorial contributions may be made to the nal grandparents, Ray and Barbara Brandt; Freeport United Methodist Church. paternal grandfather, Raymond Bell, all of Arrangements were made by the Beeler Hastings; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral Home, Middleville. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 17 at the Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings with Richard Taggart officiat­ Dorothy (Foreman) Mitchell J ing. Burial will be at the Hastings Township Cemetery. MT. DORA, FLORIDA - Dorothy (Fore­ Memorial contributions may be made to the man) Mitchell, of Mt. Dora, Florida passed charity of one’s choice.________________ away Monday, December 31, 1990 at Water­ ( Genevieve W. LaRose J man Medical Center, Eustis, Florida. Mrs. Mitchell was bom May 23, 1922 in Barry County, the daughter of Don and Ethel MIDDLEVILLE - Genevieve W. LaRose, (Tungate) Foreman. She was raised in Hastings 72 of Ionia and formerly of Middleville passed and graduated from Hastings High School in away Friday, January 11,1991 at Metropolitan June, 1940. She attended her fifty year Alumni Hospital, Grand Rapids. Banquet in June, 1990. Mrs. LaRose was bom on November 24, She was married to Elmer J. Mitchell for 33 1918 in Martin, the daughter of Herbert and years. He preceded her in death in May, 1974. Daisy D. (Clemens) Lanfear. Mrs. Mitchell is survived by two sisters, She is survived by her husband, Rueben D. Violet Foreman of Hastings and Joanne Wedel LaRose; two daughters, Mrs. Steve (Patricia) of Sandy, Oregon. Christner of Holton and Mrs. Virginia McDo­ Funeral services were held Friday, January nald of Hastings; 11 grandchildren. 4,1991 at the Rehbaum-Harden Funeral Home Cremation has taken place. Chapel in Ml Dora with the Reverend Edward Memorial services will be held at a later date. Bingham officiating. Burial was at the Winter Arrangements were made by the Beeler Garden Memorial Park, Florida. Funeral Home, Middleville. BjAUEND SERVICES Hastings Area HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, of Green and Church Streets, Philip L. Brown, Pastor, Samuel D. Price. Director Christian Education and Youth. Church Phone 945-9574. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. (nursery attendant). Middle High Youth, 5 p.m. and Senior High Youth 6 p.m. Barrier free building with elevator to ali floors. Broad­ cast of worrhip'scrvice over WBCH AM-FM at 10:30 a.m. -Thursday Bell Choir rehearsal 6:30 p.m. and Chancel Choir rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Jan. 19 - Co-Dependents Anonymous 9:00 a.m.; 4-H Science Project/Program 10:00 a.m. — call 948-4862 for info and registration; Goodwill Class Potluck/Social 6:00 HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, p.m. Sunday, Jan 20 - Human Rela­ Hastings, Michigan, G. Kent tions Day; Combined Middle High and Senior High Youth 5:00 to 7:00 Keller, Pastor. Eileen Higbee, Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday, Jan. 20 - pm.; HAMA Christian Unity Ser­ vice at First Presbyterian Church 9: 30 and 11:00 Morning Worship 4:00 p.m. Tuesday and Wednes­ Services. Nursery provided. Broad­ day, Jan. 22 and 23 - Narcotics cast of this service over WBCHAM and FM; 9:50 Church School Anonymous 12:00 noon; Tuesday, Jan. 22 - Adult Children of Classes for all ages; 10:30 Coffee Alcoholics 12:00 noon; Wednes­ Hour in the Dining Room; 11:00 Annual Congregational Meeting in day. Jan. 23 - Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25 - Barry County the Sanctuary; 4:30 Junior High Christian School Chili Supper 4:00 Youth Fellowship; 5:30 Senior to 7:00 p.m. High Youth Fellowship. Monday. Jan. 21 - 7:30 Trustees Meeting. HASTINGS GRACE Wednesday. Jan. 23 - 9:30 BRETHREN, (The Bible Church) Women’s Association Board Bring Your Bible. 600 Powell Meeting; 7:30 Chancel Choir Road, 1 mile East of Hastings. Our rehearsal. Friday, Jan. 25 - 6:00 Motto: “The Bible, the whole Bi­ Menders Dinner. ble, and nothing but the Bible". FIRST CHURCH OF GOD, 1330 Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. for all N. Broadway. Rev. Daniel Whalen. ages. Morning Worship, 10:30 Phone 945-3151 Parsonage, a.m. Jan. 20, message by guest 945-3195 Church. Where a Chris­ Pastor Harold Yochim. Cany in tian experience makes you a meal at noon. 1:30 afternoon ser­ member, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; vice with Bro. Yochim and his 10: 45 a.m. Worhsip Service; 6 guitar. No evening service Jan. 20. p.m. Fellowship Worship; 6 p.m. Thursday - 7:30 p.m. prayer time, SMM for girts 8-11 and Youth Wednesday Prayer. Meeting, ages 12-20. Pastor CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH Emeritus Rus Sarver. Phone OF GOD, 502 E. Bond, Hastings. 945-9224. 239 E. North St., Michael Anton, Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Jan. 20 - 8:00 Holy Communion; 9: 15 Church School (all ages); 10: 30 Holy Communion; 6:00 Youth Group. Thursday, Jan. 17 7:00 Ad. Members; 7:30 Ad. Choir; 8:00 AA. Friday, Jan. 18 11: 30 Holy Comm./Lunch. Satur­ day. Jan. 19 - 9:30 Conf. 7; 1:00-5:00 Stephen; 8:00 NA Mon­ day. Jan. 21 - 6:00 Positive Paren­ ting. Tuesday, Jan. 22 - 9:30 Word­ watchers; 3:00 Choir School. Wednesday. Jan. 23 - 2:00-5:00 Organ St.; 4:30 Outreach; 7:00 Ad. Members. Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. 948-2529. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship II :00 a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser­ vice — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK CATHOLIC CHURCH. 6547 Lackey Rd.. Lacey Mass: Sunday 8:30 a.m. 3 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. James Lci'zman Pastor. Sun­ day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults, Teens and Children. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings, Michigan 948-80W. James R. Barren. Asst. Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for ali ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service, Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00, Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7:00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Prycr meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir pracice. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-‘.9. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Cotant. choir director. Sunday morning 9:30 a.m.. Fellowship Time; 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.. Morn­ ing Worship;. 5:00 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Michigan. James A. Campbell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar. 2415 McCann Rd.. Irving, Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ day Mass li:00 a.m. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 7:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confes­ sions Saturday 3:30-4:30 n m ( Charles E. Cairns) BASTINGS - Charles E. Cairns. 83 of 1675 Nashville Road, Hastings passed away Satur­ day, January 12, 1991 at St. Mary’s Living Center in Grand Rapids. Mr. Cairns was bom on June 22, 1907 in Irving Township. Barry County, the son of Everett and Elizabeth (Boyes) Cairns. He was raised in Irving Township and attended the Fill­ more School. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army. He was engaged primarily in fanning most of his working life. He farmed in Hillsdale County for about four years prior to World War II and in the Hastings area for many years following his Army discharge. He was a member of the Hope United Methodist Church. Mr. Cairns is survived by a brother, Emerson Cairns of Hastings; two sisters, Gladys Cairns of Saginaw and Bernice Cairns of Lansing many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by five sisters and one brother. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 16 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings with Reverend Robert Mayo officiating. Burial will be at the Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army. There will be no funeral home visitation. Mr. Cairns will lie in state at the funeral home, Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. until funeral lime. ( Charles R. Haas, Sr. ) CLOVERDALE - Charles, R. Haas, Sr., 61 of 358 Lakeside Drive, Guernsey Lake, Cloverdale passed away Sunday, January 6, 1991 at Borgess Medical Center after a short illness. Mr. Haas was bora July 12,1929 in Kalama­ zoo, the son of Carl and Marguerite (Kastead) Haas and they had lived for the past 32 years in the Delton area, coming from Kalamazoo. He served with the United States Army during World War II and he belonged to the Bricklayer Local #17 for 39 years. He was married to Betty Schuster on July 19, 1947. He was employed at KTS of Kalamazoo for 30 years. He was president and owner of Chemco Tank Corporation in Delton since 1985. He had been a member of St. Ambrose Church, Delton for the past 32 years and he was a former member of the Elks in Paw Paw and the Delton Lions Club. He was a charter member of the Mullenhurst Golf Course. Mr. Haas is survived by his wife, Betty; three daughters, Mrs. Michael (Marcia) Parker of Elkhart, Indiana, Mrs. Glen (Belinda) Glassmeyer of Plainwell, Mrs. Daniel (Margie) Dexter of Plainwell; five sons, Charles and Cathy Haas, Jr., Steve and Vanna Haas, Victor Haas, Barry and Rona Haas, all of Delton and Teny Haas’of Schoolcraft; 11 grandchildren, Sarah, Larry, Steve, Ben, Catherine, Heather, Mary Beth, Christy, Rachael, Christopher and Nicholas; a sister, Mrs. Kenneth (Eleanor) Whelan of Mattawan; two brothers, Carl Thomas Haas of Lawton and Richard Haas of Delton; many nieces, nephews and dear friends. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Martin and Dale. A Scripture Service was held Tuesday, Janu­ ary 8. The Funeral Mass was celebrated Wednesday, Januaiy 9 at the Sl Ambrose Church, Dielton with Father William Crenner as celebrant. Burial was at the Cedar Creek Cemeteiy. Memorial contributions may be made to the Delton District Library or Sl Ambrose Church. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home. Delton.______________ ( Agnes Q. Harris HASTINGS - Agnes O. Harris, 101, of Hast­ ings passed away Wednesday, January 9,1991 at Tendercare Nursing Home. Mrs. Harris was bora February 27, 1889 in Paxton, Illinois, the daughter of Gustav and Matilda Isaacson. She was married to William T. Harris. He preceded her in death in 1952. A son, V. Ward Harris also preceded her in death in 1977. Mrs. Harris was a homemaker. She was a member of the Corinthian Capter 123 OES of the White Shrine, Sunny Side United Methodist Church, Kalamazoo. Mrs. Harris is survived by two daughters, Dorothy Scudder of Hastings, Mrs. J*an Saxton of Battle Creek; one son, William H. Harris, Center PoinL Texas; 14 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and many great­ great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, Janu­ ary 12 at the Truesdale-Ansell Funeral Home, Kalamazoo with Reverend Ed Ross of Gull Lake United Methodist Church officiating. Burial was at Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery, Kalamazoo. Ernest John Tooker CHURCH OF GOD. 7th DAY, Bonfield, Michigan. Services 10 a.m. each Saturday. Call 671-4100 or Box 42, Bedford, Mich. 49020. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complat* Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION Sailings and Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc Insurance for your Life. Home. Business and Cor WREN FUNERAL HOME Hasting* FLEXFABINCORPORATED of Hastings Delton Area ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 11252 Floria Rd.. Delton. Masrcs. Saturday, 5:00 p.m.; Sunday. 11 a.m. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Leon Pohl, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Sunday Mau 9:15 a.m. NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.O.i.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway • Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY “Prescriptions" -110 5. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev. Mary Horn officiating. Banfield United Methodist Church Sunday School............... 9:00 a.m. Church............................ 9:30 a.m. Country Chapel United Methodist Sunday School................. 9:30 a.m. Church........... ,............... 10:30 a.m. ST. JOHNS - Ernest John Tooker, of Sl Johns passed away Wednesday, January 9, 1991 after a long illness. Mr. Tooker was bora in Barry County on August 22, 1934. He was married to Janice Sandeen on September 28, 1956. He farmed the family farm for ten years. Upon leaving there he moved to Mason and was employed with Feldpausch Food Stores. He moved to St. Johns in 1969 and lived there the remainder of his life. He was also employed by Metropolitan Life Insurance, Sealed Power and prior to his illness, by the Kroger Company for 14 years and as a bus driver for 13 years for the Sl Johns School Systems. He was a long time member of the St. Johns Congregational Church and a charter member of the St. Johns Jaycees. Mr. Tooker is survived by his wife, Janice; a son, Raymond at home; a daughter, Julie Erast; son-in-law, John Ernst; grandchildren, Jason, Cheri?, Andrew and Rochelle, all of St. Johns; a sister, Maxine Tooker of Grand Rapids; a brother, Rob Tooker of Freeport; two nephews; three nieces and a brother-in-law, Richard Sandeen of Hastings. He was preceded in death by a brother, Howard Tooker; his father, Clyde Tooker and his mother, Bertha Tooker. Funeral services were held Saturday, Janu­ ary 12 at the Osgood Funeral Home, St. Johns with Reverend Doctor Jay Terbush officiating. Burial was at the Fuller Cemetery, Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sl Johns Hospice, St. Johns Home Health Care and the Lansing Chapter of the Multiple Scler­ osis Association. C Clarence A. Curtis Q Esther Mar Johncock (Osgood)) HASTINGS - Clarence A. Curtis, 78 of 248 East North StreeL Hastings passed away Satur­ day, January 12, 1991 at his residence. Mr. Curtis was bora May 28, 1912 in Kalamo Township, Eaton County, the son of Judd and Mary (Clemens) Curtis. He was raised in the Lansing area and attended schools there. He was married to Ruth M. Foote July 25, 1936. They came to Hastings in 1945 from Eaton County and moved to Bowker LakeDelton in 1972, returning to Hastings and his present address in June 1988. He was employed at Oldsmobile Division of General Motors in Lansing for 15 years and E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings for 30 years, retiring in 1976. He was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church, Loyal Order of the Moose and was a Pilgrim Degree Recipient. Mr. Curtis is survived by his wife, Ruth; two sons, Duane Curtis of Leslie and James Curtis of Hastings; one daughter, Dolores Gardner of Olympia, Washington; 19 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren and one sister, Clara White of Lansing. He was preceded in death by a son, John Curtis in 1981; a daughter, Beatrice Bugles in 1989 and a brother, Harold Curtis. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 16 at the Wren Funeral Home, with Reverend Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial was at the Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grace Lutheran Church. A Loyal Order of the. Moose Pilgrim Degree memorial service was held Tuesday, January 15 at the funeral home._______________ Q Leland Milo Hammond j PLAINWELL - Leland Milo Hammond, of 13188 South Burchette Road, Plainwell passed away Saturday, January 12, 1991 at Borgess Medical Center. Mr. Hammond was born April 18, 1905 on the homestead farm near Doster, where he had lived his entire lifetime. He was the son ofClar­ ence and Julia (Barker) Hammond. He was married to Georgia Ball, November 3, 1926. He and his wife owned and operated the Doster Store from 1961 to 1969. Mr. Hammond is survived by his wife, Geor­ gia; two sons and their wives, Stuart E. and Virginia Hammond and Basil and Lucille Hammond, all of Doster; six grandchildren, Michael Hammond, Paul Hammond, Julia Powell, Phillip Hammond, Diane Coryell and Mark Hammond; 12 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Lawrence Hammond in 1957. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 15 at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton with Pastor William Hertel officiating. Burial was at the Prairieville Cemetery._______________ ( Howard P. Jones ) BATTLE CREEK - Howard P. Jones, 94 of Battle Creek and formerly of Nashville passed away Wednesday, January 9, 1991 at Leila Hospital, Battle Creek. Mr. Jones was bora on January 2, 1897 in Battle Creek, the son of Bert and Elizabeth (Wertz) Jones. He was raised in Nashville and farmed in the area for 30 years before returning to Battle Creek in 1929 and worked at the A.B. Stove Company for 25 years. He then worked for Springfield School System, retiring in 1965. He was married to Effie Hanes on February 20, 1919. Mr. Jones is survived by his wife, Effie; one daughter, Iris L. McCleery of Battle Creek; a son, Russell M. Jones of Battle Creek; seven grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and one sister, Gladys Schantz of Nashville. Funeral Services were held Saturday, Janu­ ary 12, at Farley-Estes Funeral Home in Battle Creek with Reverend Thomas Heil officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or American Cancer Society. Mildred (Millie) Irene (Martin) Greenman VERMONTVILLE - Mildred (Millie) Irene (Martin) Greenman, 77 or Vermontville passed away Sunday, January 13, 1991. Mrs. Greenman was born in Bellevue, the daughter of Ernest and Elsie (Reese) Dingman. She was a cook at the Vermontville High School and a caterer at the Charlotte Masonic Temple for many years. She was a member of the Vermontville Maple Syrup Association. Mrs. Greenman is survived by a daughter, Marilyn (William) Hosey; a son. Merle (Marlene) Martin, ail of Vermontville; two step daughters, Connie (Roger) Dilno, Becky (till) Ryder, all of Climax; five grandsocs; two step­ granddaughters; seven great grandchildren; a brother, Harold Dingman of Bellevue. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Archie Martin in 1977 and Milbourne Green­ man in 1990. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 16 at the Pray Funeral Home with Reverend Thomas Ball officiating. Burial was at Riverside Cemeteiy, Bellevue. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Hospice, Vermontville Ambu­ lance Squad or the Kalamazoo Valley Antique Gasoline Engine Club. Q Frances Beryl Smith J NASHVILLE - Frances Beryl Smith, 68 of Nashville passed away Saturday, January 12, 1991 in Florida. Mrs. Smith was bom in .Byron, the daughter of Charles and Lillie Ida (Baker) Suggate. She is survived by her husband, Arlington; daughter, Mrs. Richard (Arlene) Dillon of Union Lake; a son, Arlie D. Smith of Barton City; step daughter, Arola Gallup of Hastings; seven grandchildren; three great grandchil­ dren; one great great grandchild; four sisters, Mae (Clayton) Henspeter of Perry, Evelyn Lamrouex of East Highland, Eleanor Sisson of Lancaster, Ohio; a brother. Gale Lamrouex of Wycoff, Minnesota. Fundal services were held Wednesday, January 16 at the Pray Funeral Home. Burial was at the Kalamo Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to die American Heart Association. GUN LAK1. - Esther Mar Johncock (OsgocJ; ’ of 4386 Joy Road, Gun Lake passed away Thursday, January 10, 1991 at Doctors Hospital in Conroe, Texas, while visit­ ing her daughter and son-in-law, Joy and Bo Duffy. Mrs. Johncock was born November 8,1904, the fifth child of Jesse and Cora (Brooks) Osgood. She had lived her entire lifetime in the area. She attended the McCallum Grade School and graduated from Hastings High School in 1922 and Barry County Normal in 1923. She attended Huntington College and received a life certificate in 1927 in teaching from the former Western Normal, now WMU, and taught for several years in rural Barry County School and at the elementary school at DeltonKellogg. She and her family were pioneers in the McCallum area and founders and lifelong members of the McCallum Church. She eloped and was married to Lynden John­ cock, Sr. on December 22, 1926. She and her husband, Lynden, built Lindy's I aundromat at the Gun Lake Dam in 1951 and developed the “Gunho” area on Gun Lake where the have resided since the ea:iy 40’s. She was a lifelong member of the McCallum United Brethren Church and its Missionary Association. Mrs. Johncock is survived by her husband, Lynden; one daughter, Mrs. Howard (Joy) Duffy of Conroe, Texas; three sons, Jack John­ cock and Jerry Johncock, both of Grand Rapids and Lynden Johncock, Jr of Shelbyville; nine grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; one brother, Ira B. Osgood of Delton; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sistas, Mildred LeVor and Glenna Weber, and one brother, Isaac Osgood, and two grandchildren, Debbie and Wendell Duffy. Funeral services were held Monday, January 14 at the McCallum Church with Pastor Gerald Gallaway officiating. Burial was at the Prairie­ ville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the McCallum Church. Envelopes available at the funeral home. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home, Delton. ( Bertha H. Guy ) PORTLAND - Bertha H. Guy, 83 of 8412 South State Road, Portland, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 1991 at her residence. Mrs. Guy was born September 20, 1907 in Hugo, Minnesota, the daughter of Charles and Matie (Possehn) Graul. She attended schools in Kingsley, Michigan. She was married to Glenn Prentice in 1928. He preceded her in death on November 27, 1951. She than married Keith Guy or. Novem­ ber 6, 1954 in Woodland. He preceded her in death June of 1989. Mrs. Guy is survived by one brother, Arthur Graul of Clarksville; one sister, Hilda Wollan, Circle Pines, Minnesota. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Carl and Harry; one sister, Ernestine. Memorial services were held Wednesday, January 16 at Koops Funeral Chapel, with the Reverend Ward Pierce officiating. Barial was at Balcom Cemetery, Ionia. Memorial contributions may be made to Lake Odessa Ambulance Service. ( Atlanta (Attie) R. Hay ) HASTINGS - Atlanta (Attie) R. Hay, 94 of 906 West Madison Street, Hastings passed away Friday, January 11,1991 at Tendercare of Hastings. Mrs. Hay was born April 9,1896 in Spring­ hill, Kentucky, the daughter of Rober. and Ella (Lamkin) Reese. She was raised in Arkansas and attended schools there. She was married to Guy Hay. He preceded her in death in 1938. She came to Hastings in 1940 from Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was employed at Hastings Manufactur­ ing from 1940 until she retired in 1969. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Hay is survived by a son-in-law, Fay A. Clardy of Hastings; grandson, Michael Clardy of Grand Rapids; great grandson, Toed Clardy of East Lansing and great grandson, Ciad Clar­ dy of Portage. She was also preceded in death by a daught­ er, Eloise Clardy in 1982; two brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held Monday, January 14 at the Hastings First Presbyterian Church with Reverend G. Kent Keller and Reverend Willard H. Curtis officiating. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church or Michigan Heart Association. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. ( Hazel M. Bagley PRAIRIEVILLE - Hazel M. Bagley, 86 of 10234 Norris Road, Prairieville passed away Monday, January 7, 1991 at Bronson Method­ ist Hospital. Mrs. Bagley was born November 26,1904 in Orangeville, the daughter of Daniel Irvin and Frankie (Earl) Boulter. She graduated from Martin High School in 1922 and also from Barry County Normal. She taught in the following rural schools for six years: Orange­ ville, Rogers, Caulkins and Brown Schools. She was married to George E. Bagley July 4, 1928. They had lived at the present address the past 50 years. She and her husband owned and operated the Bagley Garage in Prairieville since 1937. She was a member of the Lent Sunshine Club and a member of the former Prairieville Ladies Aid. Mrs. Bagley is survived by her husband, George; two sons and their wives, Jack E. and Yvonne Bagley of Hickory Corners, Jerry G. and Lorraine Bagley of Prairieville; six grand­ children, Susan, Cara, Dwayne, Clarise, Jennie and Darren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Zara and Earl Boulter. Funeral services were held Thursday, Janu­ ary 10 at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton with Pastor Paul Deal officiating. Burial was at the Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Delton District Library. Envelopes available at the funeral home. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 17, 1991 — Page 7 Legal Notices State of Michigan DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Environmental Division COLLIER AND MUD CREEK INTERCOUNTY DRAIN NOTICE OF MEETING OF DRAINAGE BOARD FOR THE DETERMINATION OF NECESSITY TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN Notice Is hereby given, that on the 16th day of June. 1988, a petition was filed with Dale Ben­ jamin. County Dra:n Commissioner of the County of Eaton, praying for the cleaning out, relocating, widening, deepening, straightening, tiling, adding branches, extending, or relocating along a highway of a drain known and designated as the Collier and Mud Creek Intercounty Drain. And whereas, the Drainage District for the Col­ Krauss-Hough speak wedding vows Nov. 17 Norman -Poll announce March wedding plans Lane-Bennett to wed in Colorado Aug. 10 James and Ruth Wicker of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Jane Poll, to Philip James Norman. He is the son of Philip and Evelyn Norman of Bark River, Mich. The bride-elect is a 1979 graduate of Hastings High School. She is also a 1983 graduate of Western Michigan University. She is currently a claim security analyst at Allstate Insurance Company in Southfield. The prospective groom is a 1972 graduate of Bark River - Harris High School. He serv­ ed six years in the U.S. Navy and graduated from Lake Superior State College in 1983. He is currently a field engineer with G.E. Medical of Novi. A March 9, 1991, wedding date has been set. Mr. and Mrs. Fred lane of Englewood, Colo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Leslie Susan, to Mr. Frederick Bennett, son of Dr. and Mrs. Kingsley Ben­ nett of Hastings. Miss Lane is a native of Colorado. She at­ tended the University of Northern Colorado and is currently an engineering support ad­ ministrator at Martin Marietta Astronautics Group in Denver, Colo. Mr. Bennett is a 1976 Hastings High School graduate and a 1980 graduate of Central Michigan University. He is currently a senior software engineer on the Magellan Program at Martin Marietta Astronautics Group in Denver. The wedding will take place Aug. 10, 1991. in Evergeen, Colo. Julie Krauss and Cristopher Hough were united in marriage on Nov. 17, 1990, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pon Huron. lhe bride is the daughter of David and Mary Krauss of Port Huron. Rodger and Lin Hough of Hastings are parents of the groom. Presented in marriage by her father, the bride wore a floor-length gown of poi-de-soi satin, featuring a Queen Anne neckline and a cathedral-length satin and lace scalloped train. She wore a Victorian lace hat accented with pearls, sequins, blusher and veil. Attending the bride as matron of honor was Lynne Sullivan of Troy. Tina Pitre of Kit­ chener, Ontario, friend of the bride; Angela Pennell Port Huron, cousin of the bride and Lori Hough, Hastings, sister of the groom, were the bridesmaids. They were attired in tea-length growns of dark teal blue velvet. Attending the groom as best man was Mark Jonick, Coopersville. Dan Baker. Mason. Ohio, friend of the bride and groom; Mike Krauss, Port Huron, brother of the bride; and Randy Klinger, Plainwell, friend of lhe groom, served as groomsmen. Ushers were Joel Christensen and Robert Fueri, both of Hastings, friends of lhe groom. Tony LaJoye, Hastings, friend of the bride and groom, was the ringbearer. Foss and Miriam White of Hastings, honary aunt and uncle of the groom, served as master and mistress of ceremonies. Patti LaJoye of Hastings sang "Looking Through the Eyes of Love” and "Two Candles." Readers were Dawn James of Hastings and John Krauss of Port Huron. The guest book was presided over by Sarah LaJoye and Christy LaJoye, both of Hastings. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Marysville American Legion, with a catered supper. A D.J. provided the music for the evening. After a honeymoon on Grand Cayman Islands, Cris and Julie make their home in Columbus, Ohio. lier and Mud Creek Interccinty Drain includes lands within the following counties and thoir respective municipalities: Eaton County, Sunfield Township; Barry County, Woodland Township; and Ionia County. Sebewa Township. The Drainage District also includes lands within the villages of Sunfield, Woodland and Arvid (Woodbury). And whereas, o certified copy of said petition was served upon John Bush, Ionia County and Robert W. Shaffer. Barry County, and the Depart­ ment of Agriculture. by Dale Benjamin, County Drain Commissioner of the County of Eaton. Now, therefore, in accordance with P.A. 40, of 1956, as amended, a meeting of the Drainage Board of the said drain will be held on the 2»th day of January, 1991, at 3:45 o’clock in the afternoon, at Lakewood High School Auditorium, 7223 Vefte Road, Lake Odessa, Michigan In the Township of Woodland, County of Barry, to determine the necessity of said Improvement. Now- therefore, all persons owning lands liable to an assessment for benefits, or whose lands will be crossed by said drain, or any municipality af­ fected. are requested to be present at said meeting, if they so desire. The Drain Code (Act 40 of the Public Acts of Michigan. 1956, as amended) provides that any person reeling aggrieved by the determination of the InUrcounty Drainage Board may institute an action in the Circuit Court in the county in which they reside for a determination of necessity, which action must be filed within 10 days after the deter­ mination of necessity or no necessity by the Inter­ country Drain Board. If the drain project prayed for In the petition is determined to be necessary and conducive to the public health, convenience, or welfare, a special assessment may be levied against properties that benefit from the drain pro­ ject. Act 186 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1973, as amended, provides that the special assessment must be protested at the hearing held for the pur­ pose of confirming the special assessment roll before the Michigan Tax Tribunal may acquire jurisdiction of any special assessment dispute. The hearing for the purpose of confirming the special assessment roll will be held, if at all, at some time In the future pursuant to notice given as required by law. Appearance and protest at such hearing Is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. An owner of or party in Interest In property to be assessed, or his or her agent, may appear in per­ son to protest the special assessment or may pro­ test the special assessment by letter filed with the County Drain Commissioner in the county which the property is located, on or prior to the date of the hearing, in which case personal appearance Is not required. Dated at Lansing. Michigan, this 20th day of December, 1990. Robert L. Mitchell Director of Agriculture By: Karl F. Hausler Deputy for the Director (1/24) STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER FOR PUBLICATION Boysens to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Five generations shown here— ..JJ'’]®1? li,tle Vic,oria Ann Ewing was born recently, she represented the fifth living generation in her family. Shown with her are (from left) great­ great grandmother Flossie Richards of Hastings, mother Lori Ewing of Verv °"!v'lle. 8reat grandmother Doris Boomer of Nashville, and grandmother vicki Smith of Cutlerville. Mrs. Harrington turns 100 years old Friday Jennie Harrington, formerly of South Broadway in Hastings, will celebrate her 100th birthday Friday. She was bom on Jan. 18, 1891. A card shower and open house is planned for 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Jan. 20. at the Wilson AFC Home, 3935 West Bluewater Highway Ionia, 48846. Paul and Adeline (Bacon) Boysen of 8898 Cory Drive, Delton, will celebrate their 50th anniversary on Jan. 23. In honor of their wedding anniversary , the children and grandchildren are inviting friends and relatives to a dinner and dance Saturday, Jan. 26, starting at 6 p.m. at the V.F.W. Hall, 10535 Stoney Point Road, Delton. The couple was married on Jan. 23. 1941. in Allegan and lived in Orangeville Township. Their children are Paul D. and Peg Boysen of Hastings. Suzanne (Boysen) Standish of Delton, Kris Boysen of Delton, Roger and Gail Boysen of Delton and Jeff and Lisa (Boysen) Garret of Wayland. They also have 14 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Income Tax Refunds — Cash in a Flash • 2-3 Weeks with electronic filing and direct deposit. • 2-3 Doys through our RAL program' Stehmans to mark their 50th wedding anniversary The Rev. and Mrs. Willis B. Stehman of 771 Jordan Lake Ave . Lake Odessa, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Jan. 26 Their children are Gene and Martha Stehman of Fort Collins. Colo., and Bill and Helen Bulling of Lake Odessa. They have four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A family dinner was held in their honor over the Christma* holidays. Willis and Alta were married in Manheim Pa., on Jan. 26. 1941. Rev Stehman served pastorates in Ohio and Indiana before retiring in Lake Odessa. Electronic Filing Fee omv s1000 when we prepare your return. • Quality Income tax Preparation • Personal. Business. Partnership Corporation • Over 25 Years Experience • Business Accounting Services • Reasonable Fees Walker Accounting Service, Inc. William A. Walker 3946 W. Bluewater Hwy. Ionia, Ml 48846 616-527-9338 219 Oak Street Freeport. Ml 49325 616-765-3079 Refund anticipation loan - additional S45 00 bank and pror essing fee File No. 90-185-CH HON. RICHARD M. SHUSTER GARRETT RATERINK and VIOLET RATERINK. Plaintiff, vs. LARRY R. HEARN. BENNIE L. ARCE. PATRICIA L. ARCE. MICHAEL B. KELLEY, VICKY L KELLEY. HASTINGS CITY BANK, and OTHER UNKNOWN OWNERS and CLAIMANTS. Defendants. Jeffrey L. Youngsma (P40393) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE 8 FISHER Attorney for Plaintiffs 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 At o session of said court, held in the Circuit Courtroom in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, this 2nd day of January, 1991. PRESENT: HON. RICHARD M. SHUSTER Circuit Judge Upon consideration of the Verified Motion of Plaintiffs and lhe Affidavit in Support thereof, at­ testing to the fact that some Defendants in this ac­ tion cannot be personally served with a Summons and a copy of the Complaint herein because their present whereabouts are unknown, and they have no last known addresses, and that publication of notice of this action in a newspaper of general cir­ culation is most likely to give notice to those Defendants and it appearing to this Court that Plantiffs, after diligent inquiry, have been unable to ascertain the Defendants’ residences either within or without the State of Michigan, and it fur­ ther appearing that personal service of Summons and Complaint in this action cannot be made on some Defendants for the above stated reasons, and that publication is the best mecns available to appraise Defendants of lhe pendency of this action; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendants. Larry R. Hearn and all other unknown owners and claimants, shall on or before the 22nd day of February. 1991, serve their answers on Jeffrey L. Youngsma. attorney for Plaintiffs whose address is 607 N. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan 49058, or take such other action as may be permitted by law. Failure to comply with this Order may result in a judgment by default against the Defendants for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed in this Court IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order be published once each week for three con­ secutive weeks in the Hastings Banner, a newspaper in general circulation hereby designated as most likely to give notice to the Defendants. Publication shall occur within the County of Barry. State of Michigan. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the first publication of this Order be made within fourteen (14) days from the date of entry of this Order; and that moil­ ing a copy of this Order be dispersed with because Plaintiffs cannot, with reasonable diligence, ascer­ tain a place where the Defendants probably receive matter transmitted by mail. Richard M. Shuster, Circuit Judge DRAFTED BY: Jeffrey L. Youngsma SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE & FISHER 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616)945-3495 (1/24) MORTGAGE SALE Default having been mode in terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by JAMES A. BELL AND LYN BELL, husband and wife, to Great Lakes Bancorp, a Federal Savings Bank, organized under the Home Owners' Loan Act of 1933, of the United States of America, as amended. Mortgagee, dated the II th day of December, 1987, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on the 21st day of December, 1987, in Liber 460 of Barry County Records, at Page 918, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Twenty-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Ten and 57/100 ($29,210.57) Dollars. Plus an Escrow Deficit of One Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Two and 85/100 ($1,632.85) Dollars. Minus on Unapplied Credit of Four Hundred and 00/100 ($400.00) Dollars. And no suit or proceedings at low or in equity having been Instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof; Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 14th day of February, 1991. at two o’clock in the afternoon. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public action, to the highest bidder, at the East entrance to the Barry County Courthouse, in the City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the in­ terest thereon at ten and 620/1000 (10.620%) per cent per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its in­ terest In the premises. Said premises ore situated in the Township of Prairieville. County of Barry. State of Michigan and described as: Parcel 4*1: Lot 7, except 110 feet on the north side and lot 8, except 90 feet on the north side, ac­ cording to the recorded plat of Upson's Resort as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, on Page 58. Parcel <2: Lot 7; except the north 70.8 feet, also except that portion south of the north 110 feet of said Lot 7, according to the recorded plat of Up­ son's Resort as recorded In Liber 3 of Plots, on Page 58. Subject to an easement for walkway between Lots 7 8 8, that goes north to park, for lot owners only, os shown on plot. Subject to rights. If any, of the United States, the State of Michigan, other governmental entitles, the public and other riparian owners In that part of captioned land lying below the ordinary high water mark. Township of Prairieville, Barry County. Michigan. Sidwell No.(s): 120-520-000-007-00. Subject of easement and restrictions of record. During the six months Immediately following the sle, the property may be redeemed. If it is deter­ mined at the time of sale that the property is aban­ doned, the redemption period will become thirty (30) days. Dated at Ann Arbor, Michigan December 26. 1990. GREAT LAKES BANCORP. A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK Mortgagee Lawrence K. Kustra (P26005) LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lakes Bancorp 401 East Liberty Street P.O. Box 8600 Ann Arbor, Michigan 48107 (313)769-8300 (1/31) MORTGAGE SALE Default having been mode In terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by ROBERT DANIEL BOONE AND AVIS LEE BOONE. HUSBAND AND WIFE. TO GREAT LAKES FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOC., now known as Great Lakes Ban­ corp. A Federal Savings Bank, organized under the Home Owners' Lovn oct of 1933, of the United States of America, as amended. Mortgagee, dated the 10th day of January, 1986, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on the 14th day of January. 1986, In Liber 430 of Barry County Records, at Page 821, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Thirty-Four Thou­ sand Two Hundred Ninety-Three and 07/100 ($34,293.07) Dollars, Plus an Escrow Deficit of One Thousand One Hundred Nine and 11/100 ($1,109.11) Dollars. And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been Instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or; any part thereof: Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case mode and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 21st day of February, 1991 at two o'clock in the afternoon. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the East entrance to the Barry County Courthouse, In the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry Is held), of the premises described In said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at Ten and 230/1000 (10.230%) per cent per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its Interest in the premises. Said premises are situated in the Township of Johnstown, County of Barry, State of Michigan and described as: Lots Number 15 and 16 of the Plat of Oak Grove, according to the recorded plat thereof, being a part of the northwest 1/4 of Section 30, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, Johnstown Townthip. Barry County. Michigan. Also beginning at Point F on the plat of Oak Grove, in Section 30, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, as recorded In the register of deeds for Barry County, Michigan, and running thence North 29 degrees 50* East 375 feet to point E of said plat on the shore of Fine Lake; thence South 88 degrees 49* East 13.67 feet along said shore; thence South 29 degrees 50' West 382.3 feet to the North line of the county highway; thence North 58 degrees 12' West 12.05 feet to the point of beginning, being a part of Lot 17 of Oak Grove No. 2. os recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, on Page 56, Barry County records. Johnstown Township, Barry County. Michigan. Sidwell No.(s): 06-09-130-007-00. Subject to easements and restrictions of record. During the six (6) months immediately following •he sale, the property may be redeemed, if it is determined at the time of sale that the property is abandoned, the redemption period will become thirty (30) days. Dated at Ann Arbor, Michigan January 4. 1991. GREAT LAKES BANCORP. A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK Mortgagee Lawrence K. Kustra (P26005) LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lakes Bancorp 401 East Liberty Street P.O. Box 8600 Ann Arbor. Michigan 48107 (313)769-8300 (1/31) NEWS NEWS NEWS...o/vo» Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE. �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 17, 1991 happy she is with her separation, divorce and singleness. "Tulsa" could then ask her how important the other things were on which she worked so hard. - Baffled in South Bend Dear Bm\. Thanks for a letter that reflects more truth than poetry. I couldn't have said it better myself. WET BASEMENT? Guaranteed Waterproofing Method Permanently & Completely Eliminates All Water Leakage Problems CALL NOW FOR FREE ESTIMATES 4 LIST OF OUR CUSTOMERS IN YOUR AREA B-DRY SYSTEM Ann Landers 9126 East OE Av-Rlchland, Ml 1-800-237-2379 Being bridesmaid costly $ REGISTRATION NOTICE To the Qualified Electors of Prairieville Township NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that any qualified voter living in Prairieville Township who is not registered may register with the Prairieville Township Clerk to be eligible to vote in the February 26, 1991 Special Election. The Last Day to Register — will be — January 28,1991 until 5:00 P.M. Clerk: Janette Emig Deputy Clerk: Patricia Davis Township Hall: 10115 Norris Rd., Delton, Michigan 49046 Phone (616) 623-2664 Registrations will be accepted other times by appointment by calling your clerk. Nursing Home nurse speaks out Dear Ann Landers: I am the "Nursing Home Nurse." You know, the one who takes care of the old people. The one who gets no respect for her profession from her peers. I am the nurse who is sick and tired of hearing, "Honey, why don’t you work in a hospital and be a real nurse?" I AM a real nurse. I care about the people I look after. I attend seminars and spend a for­ tune on books so that my information is up-todate. I also give hugs with my drugs. Nursing homes today are very different than they were 30 years ago. Not all our residents plan to stay until they die. We have a fine physical therapy department and we help the injured regain mobility and independence and return home. We teach people who’ve suffered strokes to feed and dress themselves. Not all our residents are elderly. Where do you think handicapped children go when they become adults and their families can no longer care for them? We keep up on the newest medical pro­ cedures and the latest in rehabilitation. We keep current on the latest in drug therapy. Many of us feel very close to our patients. We come in on our days off to visit them. We slip a book of stamps into the nightstand of a resident who loves to write letters and can’t afford the postage. We often take residents home for dinner or a holiday. We make time to sit down and listen and hold a resident’s hand while he or she talks about a family pro­ blem. This is part of nursing. There’s a lot more to it than drugs and technology. Please treat those of us who work in nursing homes with a little more respect. We deserve it. —S.C.. R.N., Lakeland, Fla. Dear Nurse: Thanks for a letter that could have been written only by someone who lived it. Your colleagues will be pleased to see this in print. Not all animal righters terrorists Dear Ann Landers: In a recent column you gratuitously chose to categorize "animal rights people" as universally representative of the "terrorists” that Dr. Louis Sullivan, head of Health and Human Services, referred to. Please know that lhe animal rights people I know are not terrorists. The ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) was found­ ed on an animal rights philosophy that recognized an animal’s right to be neither harmed nor abused when in our care or under our control. This right to neither be harmed nor abused extends from our family pets to animals used for research and animals used to entertain or work for us. The ASPCA is committed to this philosophy and has been for 125 years. We are also committed to working within the parameters of the law and, hcnce« to non­ violence. The basic issue behind animal rights is one of inclusion - that the commitment we make to keep our children and one another safe from harm and abuse is extended to non­ human animals as well. — John F. Kullberg, Ed.D., President, ASPCA Dear Mr. Kullberg: Thank you for a letter that clearly states the position of the ASPCA. I have never had a quarrel with your organiza­ tion. In fact, I admire what you stand for and what you do. It’s the militant so-called animal lovers who try to interfere with medical research that I have trouble with. Talk to them, will you please? They make you all look bad. Sex Is Important In marriage Dear Ann Landers: I would like to reply to "Baffled in Tulsa” whose husband said the reason he stayed with her all those years was because the sex was so good. My guess is her husband is going through his mid-life crisis and she doesn’t know a compliment when she hears one. When marriages go on the rocks, the rocks are usually in the mattress. The vast majority of husbands want more sex than they are get­ ting. Studies show that men think about sex an average of six times an hour, which is about 750 times a week, not counting dreams. Com­ pare that figure with this one: The average married couple has sex 1.5 times a week. Ha«e you ever heard of a man leaving his wife and family for another woman because she is a great cook or a fabulous housekeeper? Men leave their wives because they want more and better sex. Let’s face it. "Tulsa" kept her husband because she is good in bed. She should be proud of herself and appreciate her husband’s frank, truthful compliment. It might be useful for her to seek out and talk to a woman who didn't think sex in marriage was that important and ask that woman how Dear Ann Landers: I am a 27-year-old single woman who has had the "honor” of being a bridesmaid in 10 weddings. My friend "Jane" and I were close friends throughout high school and college, but over the years we lost track of one another. Then one day she called with the'exciting news that she was to be married and wanted me to be in the wedding party. 1 tried to get out of it gracefully, but she insisted. After that conversation, Jane didn’t get in touch with me again for four months, no phone calls, not even a Christmas card. Final­ ly, she phoned io say she had picked out lhe bridesmaids’ dresses. They were S180 plus alterations. Before the wedding was over, my expenses also included shoes, shower, shower gift, and the wedding gift. Throughout all this, lhe only time I heard from Jane was to firm up details. She ignored her bridesmaids at the rehear­ sal dinner and we barely spoke at the wed­ ding. I haven’t seen or heard from her since, not even a thank-you note. What should I do with this expensive dress that I can’t possibly wear anyplace else? - Up To My Ears In Taffeta, Kingwood, Texas Dear Kingwood: Put in on, make a mat­ ching dunce cap and go sit in the comer. Go to community college Dear Ann Landers: In a recent column, you advised a troubled young woman to go back and get her high school diploma and take some courses at a community college. It is one of the best-kept secrets, al least in California, that you do not need a high school diploma to go to a community college. I heard a state education official speak of this and I also called a nearby community college to verify that one could not only attend classes but get whatever degree is offered. The sole requirement is that such a person be over 18. Please set lhe record straight. It could en­ courage a lot of people. P.M.. Jamul. Calif. Dear P.M.: Thanks for the wake-up call. You’re right on the money. Feeling pressured to have sex? How wellinformed are you? Write for Ann Landers' booklet ‘ ‘Sex and the Teen-ager. ’ ’ Send a self­ addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order fur S3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Teens, do Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago. HI. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.45.) COPYRIGHT 1991 CREATORS SYN CICATE, INC Woodland News by Catherine Lucas Catherine Arnott who compiled, edited and wrote a lot of the Woodland Sesquicentennial History Book, was married Saturday, Jan. 12, in Ann Arbor. The groom was Mark Brampton Smith, a professional musician, who is organist at First Methodist Church in Plymouth and at Temple Beth Emerth in Ann Arbor. He is also the ac­ companist for Ann Arbor Cantata Singers. Arnott is a member and currently president of the board of directors of that organization. The wedding was held a: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, where Cathy is a member and sings in the choir. Wedding guests en­ joyed singing by a large choir composed of friends of the bride and groom from six chur­ ches and several community choirs, including the Cantata Singers. There was also organ, flute and guitar music at the wedding. Ministers of both St. Andrew’s Episcopal and First Methodist churches participated in the ceremony. Eva Arnott, mother of the bride, and Jennifer Arnott, sister of the bride, came from Winchester, Mass, for the wed­ ding. Jennifer was a junior bridesmaid. Tlie recently married Smiths will continue to live in Ann Arbor for now. Cathy is employed by the University of Michigan and does free-lance writing. Willis and Barbara Dalton were the only Woodland residents who were able to attend the wedding. Kenneth Newton retired from the Michigan State Police Dec. 28. He is the ion of Vemon and Ruth Newton, who live on North Main Street, Woodland. He has been stationed and lived at Mt. Clemens for the past few years. Newton is now enjoying a post-retirement vacation in the British Virgin Islands. His daughter, Angela, is a third year student at Hillsdale College. Members of the Keenagers (over age 50) at Lakewood United Methodist Church enjoyed an outing Saturday. Thirty-five of them met for brunch at a restaurant on 28th Street in Grand Rapids and then went to three different movies. Several Woodland couples, including Chuck and Peggy Ambruster, Vem and Bar­ bara Meyers, LaVeme and JoAnne Jackson, Carl and Eleanora Pierce, Ward and Muriel Pierce, Roger and Janice Flanigan and Ford and Orpha Enz, and Eunice Eckardt, enjoyed the day. A second seminar by the ’’Walk Through the Bible Ministries” will be held at P^yall our PERSONAL LOANS WILL MEET WITH YOUR APPROVAL You’ll also approve of our low, competitive rates, friendly service and individual repayment terms. When you’re in need ofcash, just stop in and speak to us. ATIONAL ANK of West State at Broadway Hastings, Michigan Gun Lake Office 12850 Chief Noonday Rd. MEMBER FDIC All Deposits Insured Up to $100,000.00 INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... • Individual Health • Group Health • Retirement Life Home Auto Since 19CU • • • • • • Farm Business Mobile Home Personal Belongings Rental Property Motorcycle *f KM f JIM, JOHN, DAVE I 01 945-3412 Lakewood United Methodist Church Feb. 2. This year’s seminar will include the 400 silent years and the New Testament. Child care through age 6 will be provided. Lunch will be available for a small charge. Registrations are being accepted at the church. A late registra­ tion fee will go into effect Jan. 28. Zion Lutheran Church will hold its annual meeting Sunday, Jan. 20. A potluck dinner will follow the Sunday morning service, and the business meeting will convene after din­ ner, probably around 1 p.m. The church con­ stitution requires the meeting be on the third Sunday of January. Catherine Pyle, mother of Cathy Lucas, returned to her home in Castle Rock, Washington (north of Portland, Ore.) Satur­ day. She came to spend a month with her daughter and grandson in September, but broke her wrist soon after arriving and spent four months in Michigan before doctors con­ sidered her able to return. Her grandson, John Lucas, drove her to Detroit Metro Airport. She had to change planes in Atlanta, Ga., where she was met by her granddaughter and great-granddaughters, Terry Lucas Starner, Christy and Melanie. They enjoyed a brief visit before Mrs. Pyle caught the plane to the Pacific Coast. Her plane also had a stop-over in Seattle, Wash., but she did not need to leave the plane there. She was met in Portland by her grandson. Clinton Hash Jr., and was glad to sec her dog when she got to the home of her son, Clinton Nash, where she lives. The Woodland Lions Club met at the Woodland Towne House for dinner last Tues­ day evening. There were 15 members and special guest Larry Lubitz at the meeting. Lubitz told the Lions about playing profes­ sional basketball for the last four years. He played in South America and then went to Denmark, where he spent most of the time. He told how the Danish people live and said he liked them a lot and enjoyed his years there. Denny and Clyde Shoemaker, Jack Smith and a friend took two cars and two trailers with four snowmobiles to the Yankee Springs are on Sunday. They ate dinner at a popular restaurant and then rode their snowmobiles on the Ynakee Springs Snowmobile trails for several hours. Clyde said it was a beautiful day and there were lots of people on both the snowmobile and the ski trails. Marriage Licenses: Lee Roy Wallace. Nashville and Corine Daphine Kline, Hastings. Larry Althaus Klerk. Plainwell and Susan Eddy Nielsen, Kalamazoo. Charles John Cross. Jr.. Hastings and Georgette Gay Garcia, Hastings. Paul McGinn, Dowling and Cynthia Ann Davis. Dowling. Kevin Scott Phenix, Hastings and Brenda lee Kotesky, Hastings. Timothy John Blain. Middleville and Carolyn Win Reil, Middleville. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 17, 1991 — Page 9 From Time to Time... By Esther Walton Women’s Relief Corps had colorful history Two weeks ago. this column had an article about the last months of 1940. Included was the initials of W.R.C. The author did not know what those meant, but a telephone call and a letter gave the writer the proper information. W.R.C. meant Women's Relief Corps. Many thanks to those who helped out. In this column is the history of Women’s Relief Corps, as far as it was possible to trace. It is not known from the newspaper files when the WRC stopped meeting. If anyone knows when the group ceased or where their old scrap books are, the information will be added to the history outlined here. During the Civil War, the Women’s Relief Corp was an informal group of women who did relief work for the soldiers. Generally, they were the wives, sweethearts or mothers of the soldiers. They would make socks, warm hats, surgery wraps, and would gather food to send to the front. Some women served on the war front for the Sanitary Commission. After the Civil War. the Barry County Union Veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic organized into the Fitzgerald Post No. 125, which functioned for many years. disbanding in 1941 when the last Barry Coun­ ty Civil War veteran died. The distaff side of the Fitzgerald Post was named the Fitzgerald Corps. No. 100 of the Women’s Relief Corps. The membership was limited to wives and daughters of Civil War veterans. The local unit waas organized Feb. 17, 1887, with 40 members. It is not known when the Corps disbanded, but it is believed the group lasted almost 90 years. The Fitzgerald Corps No. 100 of the Women’s Relief Corps, Department of Michigan, Auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic was organized Feb. 17, 1887, as the auxiliary to the Fitzgerald Post No. 100 of the Grand Army of the Republic in the G.A.R. Hall over a store on the north side of W. State Street, Hastings. Mrs. Murry of Homer, Michigan was the Instituting and Installing Officer. Forty women became members on the day of organization and 14 of them served as presidents. The charter members (asterisks denote past presidents) were: Hannah Batterson, *Jennie Burk, Adelia Brown, *Mary S. Burgess, •Sarah Birdsall. Mary Buchanan, *Julie Cutler, Mary B. Dennis, Alice M. Dean, •Marie DcPlanta, Marie S. Eggleston, Ann Gurnish, Olive Greenfield. Emily Garrison. Mary Hinman. Minerva Hazen. *Jannett S, Jones, ’Mary E. Kelly, ’Marie K. Lewis, Clara A. Lathrop, ’Sarah T Leach, ’Mary J. Marble, Mary J. Mitchal, Roena P. Marble. •Isabelle Phillips. Louise A. Phillips, •Elizabeth Reed. Hulda A. Reed. Kate S. Rider, Emily F. Stillson. Jennie Shriner, Elizabeth Shepard, ’Esther A. Standley. Mary Thomas, Cornelia S. VanEttcn, Nettie Van Hora, *Mary Wardell, Matilda Wiley, Ellen Wooten and Amanda J. Wheeler. The WRC assisted in most of the Fitzgerald Corps projects. One major project was lhe monument to the Grand Army of the Republic at the G.A.R. lot in Riverside Cemetery. In commemoration of the unveiling. Mary E. S. Maynard started a scrap book. The book was continued by other secretaries over the years. It would be wonderful to find this scrap book and preserve it. The book contains all the names of the Fitzgerald Corps charter members. Corps presidents, installing of­ ficers and members initiated, reinstated or transferred. It also included the date of death or discharge of all who were no longer members. At their 74th anniversary celebration, in June of 1961, it was noted that 410 were in­ itiated, 38 reinstated and nine received by transfer, making with the charter members a total of 497 women who had belonged. Lost by death, were 147; dropped were 168; by honorable discharge, 98; and by transfer, 16; for a total loss of 429; leaving a membershio of 68. The oldest member of record was Mrs. Ida Palmatier, who was initiated on April 25, 1908, and remained a member until her death at the age of 102 on Jan. 30, 1958. At the 80th anniversary, recorded in the May 11, 1967, Banner, the Corps had 71 members and guests. Beatrice Felzer was the Corps’ 100 president. Other board members listed were Oliver James, Mary McDaniels, Evelyn Yeo, Thelma Barr, Cora Heckman, Sylvia Wells, and Agnes Hyde. Later that year, the Corps held the W.R.C. District 74th Conclave. District President Mrs. Arron Gronewold, from Freeport, presided. Eight different districts attended. In 1973, Mrs Gronewold was installed as president of the Women’s Relief Corp, Department of Michigan, at the 90th annual WRC State convention held in Grand Rapids. The Women’s Relief Corps far outlasted the Fitzgerald Post, Grand Army of the Republic. Truman Webber was the last member of the Post, and his last appearance was in the 1941 Memorial Day program. The American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars took over the Memorial Day program and the WRC members held their own program on the nearest day possible before May 30. It was the WRC that met on the morning of May 30 at the hall, bringing garden flowers, making them into bouquets and taking them to the cemetery to place on soldiers’ graves. After a potluck lunch, all marched in the parade and took pan in the service. In lhe 1960s, most Corps members were unable to take pan in the program because of age and infirmities. During the Corps’ lifetime, they presented flags to churches, schools, fraternal groups. Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts. Camp Fire Girls and service organizations. Members attended funerals of deceased members in a group and stood at attention while the casket was carried to and placed in the funeral coach. The charter was draped for 30 days in memory of a deceased member. The Corps carried their colors with them for the services, and when attending church on Memorial Sunday. They had three Friendship dinners, inviting Corps from our own and other districts. These dinners usually attracted about 80 people. Listed in 1961 were the past presidents and the year they served: 1887, Isabelle Phillips; 1888, Sarah Birdsall; 1889, Janelt Jones; 1890, Mary Warden; 1891. Sadie Sl­ ingerland; 1892. Mary Burgess; 1893; Mary Burgess; 1894, Mary Loveland; 1895, Marie K. Lewis; 1896, Esther Standley; 1897, Jenitie Burk; 1898, Sarah Leach; 1899, Julie Cutler; 1900. Mary Marble; 1901, Mary E. Kelley; 1902, Marie Deplanta; 1903, Marie Deplanta; 1904, Mary Maynard; 1905, Emily C. Wilcox; 1906, Eunice Moore; 1907, Louise M. House; 1908, Mary Quyaife; 1909, Hattie Naylor; 1910, Jennie Skillman; Legal Notices NOTICE NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following Special Use Appeals: Cose No. Sp. 1-91 — Post Cereals Sportman's Club, (applicant); Robert L. Phelps, (property owner) LOCATION: On the West side of th® North Ave. and North of Hyland Rd. In Sec. 18, Assyria Twp. PURPOSE: Asking for a special use permit to have a private club (I.®., a sportsman's club). MEETING DATE: January 28, 1991 TIME: 7:30 P.M. PLACE: Annex Conference Room (old Commis­ sioners Room) in the County Annex Building at 117 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Site inspections of above described property will be completed by the Planning Commission members the day of the hearing. Persons in­ terested in accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office. The special use application is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Of­ fice. 220 W. State St.. Hastings, Michigan during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.). Monday thru Friday. Please coll the Plonntrtg Office at 948-4830 forWlt.W'mfortntfrtfcn.' Nancy L. Boersma, Clerk Barry County (1/17) JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD January 9. 1991 Reports of committees presented. Approved motion for Mutual Aid Agreement for Hazardous Materials with Battle Creek Fire Department. Motion approved for Board of Review to attend workshop. Approved payment of vouchers in amount of $25,298.15. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Stevens (1/17) ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting Wednesday. Jan. 2, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. Board members all present. (Miller, Harper, Cook. Boulter). Also present: 2 citizens. Approved copy machine and stand for $1848. Snow plowing to be done by Dehn Bros. Bills read and approved. Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by: Boyce Miller, Supervisor (1/17) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Estate File No. 91-20519-SE Estote of HENRY A. SANDEEN. DECEASED. Social Security Number 370-10-9133. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On January 31. 1991 at 9:30 a.m.. in the probate courtroom, Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Richard Sondeen requesting that Richard Sandeen be ap­ pointed personal representative of the estate of Henry A. Sandeen, deceased, who lived at 2700 Nashville Road, Nashville. Ml 49073 and 614 S. Michigan. Hastings. Michigan, and who died December 13. 1990: and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated October 28. 1986 be ad­ mitted to probate. It also is requested that the heirs at law of sold deceased be determined. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all dalms against the estate will also be forever bar­ red unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 montfu of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate then will bo assign­ ed to entitled person$ appearing of record. January 11, 1991 Richard J. Hudson (Pl5220) SIEGEL, HUDSON. GEE & FISHER 607 North Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 616/945-3495 RICHARD SANDEEN By: Richard J. Hudson Address of Personal Representative: 614 S. Michigan. Hastings, Ml 49058 (|/17) Stat® of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 91-20515-NC In the matter of Nancy Carol Kiln® .Barthel. Social Security Number 365-58-1663. TAKE NOTICE: On Thursday, Jan. 31, 1991 at 10:00 a.m., in the probate courtroom, Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of Nancy Carol Kline Barthel to Rebecca Sue Bickel Barthel. The change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent. Jan. 8. 1991 Nancy Carol Kline Barthel P.O. Box 123 1619 Scott Park Hickory Corners, Ml 49060 671-4341 (1/17) 1911, Elizabeth Reed; 1912, Mary Manee; 1913, Mary Manee; 1914, Eliza Cherry; 1915, Abbie Blanchard; 1916, Eliza Hall; 1917, Eliza Hall; 1918-1924, Hester Keith; 1925, Emma Cushing; 1936, Julia Skillman; 1927 and 1928, Matilda McLravy; 1929, Car­ rie Walker; 1930 and 1932, Nellie Gower; 1932, Stella Foreman; 1933 and 1934, Emma Weyerman; 1935 and 1936, Matilda Hoevenair; 1937 to 1939, Marie Smith; 1940, Margaret Palmer; 1942, Matilda Hoevenair; 1943, Carrie Welton; 1944 to 1945, Minnie Myers Yarger; 1946 and 1947, Glaidas Gilmore; 1948, Hazel Wolfe; 1949, Theresa Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Bank, Hastings, Michigan 49058 has made application to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Washington, D.C. 20429, for its written consent to acquire the assets of and assume liability to pay deposits made at the Wayland branch of First Savings Bank, FSB, Three Rivers, Michigan 49093. This notice is published pursuant to Section 18(c’ of the Federal Deposit In­ surance Act. Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his/her comments in writing with the Regional Director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at Its Regional Office, 30 South Wacker Drive, Suite 3100, Chicago, Illinois 60606. If any person desires to pro­ test the granting of this application, such person has a right to do so if the protest is filed with the Regional Director by January 26, 1991. The nonconfldentlal portions of the application are on file In the Regional Office as part of the public file maintained by the Corpora­ tion. This file is available for public Inspection during regular business hours. It Is contemplated that all of the offices of the above named banks will continue to be operated. December 27, 1990 ,-r'/-r;Trjr LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION School Election NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS COUNTIES OF BARRY AND ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the Board of Education of Delton Kellogg Schools, Counties of Barry and Allegan, Michigan, has called a special election to be held In the school district on Monday, February 18,1991. TAKE NOTICE that the following propositlon(s) will be submitted at the special election: PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 W Green St. Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-3115 MILLACE PROPOSITION Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property In Delton Kellogg Schools, Barry and Allegan Counties, Michigan, be increased by 26.43 mills ($26.43 on each $1,04K>.00) on state equalized valuation for the year 1991, to provide additional funds for operating purposes and shall the maximum authorized millage rate of the district be approved for levy in 1991 without the reduction required by Section 31 of Article 9 of the State Constitution of 1963: .33 mill of the increase to be used for transportation purposes (25.43 mills of the above increase being a renewal of operating millage which expired with the 1990 tax levy)? Donna Mathews Donna is a very dedicated employee. She is good with the patients and handles stressful situations well. She is knowledgeable about her job and is willing to help other employees to learn. Donna communi'-ates well with other employees, and when “the going gets rough.” she tries to lighten things up. Congratula­ tions. Donna! Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court Street Hastings, Ml 49058 First Savings Bank, FSB 123 Portage Avenue Three Rivers, Ml 49093 ...LPN Surgical Nurse, was selected by the Employee Committee at Pennock Hospital to be Employee of the Month in January. 1991. Donna worked in Surgery for several years beginning in 1964. and she returned to work in this department in 1971 as an LPN. As Surgical Nurse. Donna gives nursing care independently within the established departmental policies and goals. She must exercise good judgement to review any unusual problems with the registered nurse. In addition to administer­ ing basic physical care to patients. Donna monitors and adjusts IV fluids, administers some medications, and provides support to the physicians and registered nurses, as directed. She must attend continuing education in services and maintain proper licensing requirements to stay on top of changes in the nuis ing field. The specific responsibilities of the Surgical LPN are too numerous to list. Foote; 1950, Viola Hynes; 1951, Effie Rose: 1954, Dorothy Meier; 1955, Grace Crakes; 1956, Grace Shute; 1957, Lillian Wilson; 1958, Katharine Haynes; 1959, Edith Mc­ Clelland; 1960, Hilda Blackford; and 1961. Myra Henry. The only other president found in the newspaper search was Beatrice Feltzer. in NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF BANK ASSETS AND ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITIES I. EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH Members of the Fitzgerald Corps Women’s Relief Corps celebrated their 80th anniversary in 1967 at the Odd Fellows Hall. II. Have your Auto Gloss work done by the experts. We have been in the Auto Glass Business for over 40 years. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED! MILLACE PROPOSITION Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property In Delton Kellogg Schools, Barry and Allegan Counties, Michigan, be increased by 1 mill ($1.00 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation for the year 1991 to provide additional funds for operating purposes? THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER WITH THE APPROPRIATE CITY OR TOWNSHIP CLERKS, IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE SPECIAL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18,1991, IS TUESDAY, JANUARY 22,1991. PERSONS REGISTER­ ING AFTER 5 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 1991, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION. 218 N. Jefferson, Hastings Persons planning to register with the respective city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerks’ offices are open for registration. 945-5085 This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education of Delton Kellogg School, Counties of Barry and Allegan, Michigan. SALES & SERVICE INC. If it's Glass - CALL US OPEN: Mon. - Fri.. 8 • 5: Sit. 9 • 12. Sally A. Adams Secretary, Board of Education �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 17, 1991 Legal Notices MORTGAGE SALE State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry CLAIMS NOTICE Independent Probate File No. 90-20479-IE Estate of THELMA A. STRALEY, Deceased. Social Security Number 369-01-8836. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS. Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following. The decedent, whose last known address was 340 E. Francis, Hastings, Ml 49058 died 10-17-90. An instrument dated 6-23-90 has been admitted as the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the personal representative. Thomas E. Sira ley. 341 W. Mill Street, Hastings. Ml 49058, or to both the independent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court, Hastings, Michigan 49058, within 4 months of the dote of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be therafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. Timothy L. Tromp (P41571) 206 S. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9585 State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 90-20518-NC In the matter of MEGAN E. DANIELS, Minor. Social Security Number 379-98-3571. TAKE NOTICE: On 1-31-91 at 9:00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hostings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing wilt be held on the petition for change of name of Megan Elizabeth Daniels to Megan Elizabeth Lucin­ da Daniels. The change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent. Date: 1-14-91 Denise E. Daniels 178 W. Broadway Woodland. Ml 48897 367-4175 (1/17) Additional Birth announcement GIRL, bom Jan. 5, 1991 to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Teunessen of Hastings, Jenna Leigh weighed 8 lbs. 8’Z ozs. and was bom at 10:32 p.m. at St. Mary’s Hospital, Grand Rapids. She is welcomed home by brother Benjamin. Default having been made in the terms and con­ ditions of a certain mortgage made by BENJAMIN F SULLIVAN III AND MARYJO B. SULLIVAN to Great Lakes Bancorp. A Federal Savings Bank, organized under the Home Owners' Loan Act of 1933, of the United States of America, as amend­ ed. Mortgagee, dated the 2nd day of September 1988. and recorded in the office cf the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on the 8th day of September. 1988. in Liber 471 of Barry County Records, at Page 961. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the dote of this notice, for principal ond interest, lhe sum of Ninety-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Five and 93/100 ($97,405.93) Dollars plus an Escrow Deficit of Four Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Seven ond 87/100 ($4,447.87) Dollars. Minus unapplied credit of Nine Hundred Seventeen ($917.00) dollars. And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof; Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage ond pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice Is hereby given that on the 14th day of February, 1991 at 2 o'clock in the after­ noon. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the East Door entrance to the Barry County Courthouse, in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the in­ terest thereon at ten and 840/10000 (10.840%) per cent per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its in­ terest In the premises. Said premises are situated in the Township of Assyria, Q>unty of Barry. State of Michigan and described as: A parcel of land in the southeast 1/4 of Section 36, Town 1 north. Range 7 West, described as follows: Commencing at the southeast section corner; thence north along the east line of said section, 1401.56 feet to the place of beginning; thence south 85 deg 07' 50” west, 1337.82 feet; thence north 89 deg OB' 20" west, 339.43 feet to the easter­ ly right of way line of State Highway M-78; thence northeasterly along said line to a point opposite from the centerline of Huff Road; thence continuIng northeasterly along said line. 498.78 feet; thence south 84 deg 08* east 486.56 feet; thence south 89 deg 41’ east 672.28 feet to the east section line; thence south on said section line to the place of beginning. Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan. During the 12 months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed. Dated at Ann Arbor. Michigan 12/31/90 Great Lakes Bancorp, A Federal Savings Bank Mortgagee Moria L. Constant (P32155) LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lakes Bancorp 401 East Liberty Street P.O. Box 8600 Ann Arbor, Michigan 48107 (313)769-8300 (1/31) REACH THE IMPORTANT WEEKEND MARKET! Advertise Each Week In... The Hastings Banner Your Hometown, Barry County Newspaper can 948-8051 for Advertising Assistance Hastings Kiwanis Club presents a... WORLD TR2L7EL SERIES featuring ... Curt Matson “Alaska’s Inside Passage” — Narrated in Person — Business students earn awards Hastings High School business students earned 21 awards in occupational and leader­ ship contests at the Business Professionals of America Regional Competitive Events meet Jan. 11. The Hastings students, along with others from other southwestern Michigan high schools and vocational centers, used facilities at Davenport College in Grand Rapids for the competitions. Students placing in the competitions includ­ ed Kitt Carpenter (financial assistant and spelling team). Becky Carpenter (economic awareness). Martha Craven (employment skills and business law). Kamell DeGoa (medical applications). Dave Dilno (data assistant). Deb Emswiler (parly pro­ individual, payroll accounting, and business proofreading). Sandy Hall (keyboarding), Kirt Hooten (entrepreneur). Sarah Kelley (employment skills), Pat Kelly (data assistant and employment skills), Hollie Lutz (legal ap­ plications and spelling team). Sue Miller (spelling team), Julie Norris (office specialist), Christy Peck (banking applica­ tions), Joe Simmons (entrepreneur), Chris Turnes (legal applications), and T.J. Todd (computer specialist). Hastings students received two of the six places awarded for data assistant and three of the 12 places awarded for employment skills. The data assistant competition tested general computer knowledge and required completion of business problems using database and spreadsheet applications. The employment skills competition tested job seeking and retention skills. Students needed to complete an application, resume and letter of applica­ tion. Personnel representatives from Grand Rapids firms conducted job interviews to determine winners. Hastings students are eligible to enter state competition at the Business Professionals of HASTINGS CENTRAL AUDITORIUM Tickets awtoie at the door . . unty: America State Conference in Detroit March 15-17. Winners at the state conference are eligible to represent Michigan in national competition in Orlando, Fla., in April. Business Professionals of America is the state Board of Education sponsored vocational student organization for students enrolled in business programs. Activities include occupa­ Lake Odessa News: Lakewood alumni were well represented on the dean’s list at Michigan Tech at Houghton. The list included Scott Hines, a senior, son of Hugh and Betty Hines; James Warner, a sophomore, son of Keith and Judy Warner; Andrew Drury, a senior of Sunfield; and Jacob Weller, a freshman. Friends of the Library met Tuesday after­ noon, Jan. 8, and made plans for the February nomination of two directors, March election of directors and then of offices, April lun­ cheon and a May newsletter. The next meeting will be Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 1 p.m. In March, meetings will revert to evening hours. The Alethian group of Central United Methodist Church met at the Garlock home Jen. 8. The 13 present saw a film on grandparent/grandchild relationships and a Christmas special program from the "Catch the Spirit" series filmed at'Warwick Castle in England. The Depot Committee will meet Monday evening, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Marie Pickens home. The board meeting of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will follow at 8 p.m. . A Jan. 3 story in the Grand Rapids Press, in a series of senior citizens profiles, featured Esther VanHammen of Grand Rapids, daughter of the late Viggo Nielson of Ionia. Many Barry County people knew Mr. Nielsen HELP WANTED • Assemblers • Clericals • General Factory Labor for Lake Odessa, Caledonia and Freeport • General Factory of S.E. Grand Rapids • General Factory for Shelbyville, Dorr, Martin & Wayland Area • Licensed Hi-Lo Drivers • Material Handlers • Printers • Rackers • Strippers • Word Processors ALL FEES ARE EMPLOYER PAID Call Kyle at 948-8600 WLWISE PERSONNEL SERVICES INC. P.O. Box 126 129 E. State St. Hastings, MI 49058 YOUR GOOD SERVICE SPEAKS FOR ITSELF... This veteran fraveloguer of more than 20 years is one of the fields outstanding plotform personalities. From the "gateway to Alaska". Prince Rupert. British Columbia to the mighty Glacier Bay National Park, a journey that informs, entertains and enthralls. See the fishing fleet bringing in the halibut up to300-lbs. Histone totems in beautiful Tongass National Forest, the nation's largest. Visit Juneau, Alasa’s capital city. Ex­ perience a thrilling white water raft ride, an ice field where Alaskan brown bears come to feed on -pawning salmon. Students attending the Business Professionals of America Regional Competition included (first row, from left) Hollie Lutz, Julie Norris, Martha Craven, Christy Peck, Ana Pacheco, Deb Kelley, Kamell DeGoa, Deb Emswiler, Carol Adams, (second row, from left) Aaron Spencer, Andy Cove, Sarah Kelley, Dave Dilno, Joe Simmons, Kitt Carpenter, Chris Turnes, Sue Miller, (third row, from left) Ryan McAlvey, Kirt Hooten, T.J. Todd, Pat Kelley, Dawn Demond, Rick Campbell and Sandy Hall. But who is speaking to po­ tential new customers in your area about your serv­ ice? Getting To Know You helps new homeowners find appliance or auto repair, exterminator or locksmith with a housewarming package filled with needed information about selected community service companies. Join the finest merchants -nd professionals by subscribing to your local Getting To Know You program, and help your new neighbors get acquainted with you. through membership in Grand Valley Rock and Mineral Society. One of Mrs. VanHam­ men’s many professional roles was that of be­ ing on the first staff of Poison Control Center at Blodgett. She had learned much as a child from her grandmother about plants, leaves and trees. That knowledge proved valuable in her new role. Mrs. VanHammen’s mother, Marian, was a cousin of the late Margaret Ackerson Rush of Lake Odessa. Marian and Viggo Nielsen were residents of Clark Memorial Home in their last years. The executive committee of Ionia County MARSP met at an Ionia restaurant Wednes­ day for their planning meeting in preparation for the March 21 meeting of the Ionia County Unit. Signs of the season: daily arrival of garden catalogues. They are a bright reminder lhaL spring is sure to come. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society met Thursday evening last week. Vice presi­ dent L.L. Benson presented as speaker at­ torney James Pahl of Sunfield, who did a first person monologue in costume as a Civil War soldier. He answered many questions from his interested audience and related information concerning the exceptional G.A.R. Hall still in use in Sunfield. It now houses Sons of Union Veterans and Daughters of Union Veterans for their meetings. Restoration efforts are under say on this unusual structure. One of the unusual features of the interior is that each G.A.R. veteran must have provided his own chair. At least, each wooden chair is printed with a man’s name on the back. Refreshments were provided by Juanita Hewitt and Julie Maurer. The next meeting will be on Thursday, Feb. 14. The official village evergreen tree on the lot beside the post office has met its demise, a victim of its environment. This tree was planted on the first Arbor Day celebrated in the village when Lake Odessa was named a "Tree City USA.” The ceremonies were ex­ citing and combined the planting of this tree and then the raising of the Tree City flag across the street at the Page Memorial Building. When spectators arrived for that first Arbor Day observance, it was noted that the conical excavation showed a layer of broken bricks about a foot below the surface. A few people knelt and dug out by hand some souveniers of the old Miner/Burkc Hotel, which stood on the site from the early days of the village until about 1954. Therein lies the cause of the demise of the tree. Due to the amount of brick rubble beneath the surface, there was presumed to be insufficient soil to support a tree of this size. So when the Christmas lights came down, so did the tree. It will likely be replaced after the soil is improved. Sixteen members of Central United Methodist Church attended the leadership seminar at Charlotte Sunday afternoon. Ron Smith of Delton was the speaker at the morn­ ing worship service. The newly elected of- tional and leadership development, service projects, and development of basic business skills. This is the fifth year that the Hastings Chapter of Business Professionals of America has competed. The chapter’s advisors are Mary Dawson, Patrick Purgeil and Elbert Black. ficcrs of the church were installed in the mor­ ning service. Gerald B. and wife Pearl of Lansing were visitors of his mother, Mildred Shade, before they left for a visit with her brother. Charles and family in Texas. They arc now located in Florida with her sister and family before leav­ ing for home later. Dorothy Erb has undergone surgery at Pen­ nock Hospital and is recovering at home She will have more surgery later. Ruth Peterman, who underwent major surgery at Pennock Hospital Nov. 25 was a patient of the hospital before being transferred to the Lowell Medical Care Center. Her -oom number is 215 and her phone number is 897-1791. She would enjoy phone calls, as well as visitors. Among her . xent visitors have been Gene and Trudy Shade and I^tha Reese, of Lake Odessa, Gene and sor and daughter and baby girl of Jordan Lake. Other visitors have included Richard and Katie Stairs; Barbara Hugh Peacock. Keith MtKiver, CtanoFreneh and many other:.srfT Mrs. Arnold Erb and Mrs. and Mrs. Gerald Tischer are on a trip to North Carolina to visit Sgt. and Mrs. Kevin Erb, stationed at Camp LeJeune. Kevin expects to be shipped cut to an overseas destination. Cindy (Mrs. Erb) will accompany the Tishers home to remain here until Kevin returns to the states. Pennock Hospital Birth Announcements BOY, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Knop of Lake Odessa are proud to announce the birth of their son, Alexander Lyle Knop, born on Dec. 22, 1990 at 5:21 a.m. al St. Lawrence Hospital. He weighed 8 lbs., 2 ozs. and was 20V4 in. long. GIRL, Karl and Lisa, Morris of Clarksville, announce the birth of their daughter, Ashley Marie on Dec. 24, 1990. She weighed 8 lbs., 9¥i ozs. GIRL, Kathleen Jo, bom Jan. 3, 1991 to Debra Johncock (formerly of Hastings) at Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo, weighing 8 lbs., 14 ozs., time: 4:03 a.m. BOY, bom Jan. 4 to Neil and Ami Barkley, Lake Odessa, weighing 8 lbs., 5Vi ozs., time: 7:19 a.m. BOY, bom Jan. 5 to Tom and Beth Watson, Dowling, weighing 7 lbs., 1 oz., time: 7:19 a.m. BOY, bom Jan. 7 to Crystal Hine, Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 1 !4 oz., time: 9:48 a.m. BOY, bom Jan. 10 to Matthew and Tammy Vaughn, Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 7X ozs., time: 4:05 a.m. BOY, Christopher Michael, weighing 8 lbs., bom Jan. 13, 1991 to Clifford and Brenda Morse. Grandparents are Philip and Pauline Armstrong and Clifford and Carol Morse, all of Hastings. NOTICE Of APPLICATION for PERMISSION tO ESTABLISH A BRANCH BANK Notice is hereby given that The Hastings City Bank, 150 W. Court Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, has made application with the Commissioner of the Michigan Financial Institutions Bureau for permission to purchase, and thereby establish and operate a brancn bank at 156 Superior Street, Wayland. Allegan County, Michigan 49348. The application was accepted for filing by the Financial Institutions Bureau on January 3, 1991. Any person who desires to protest the application must, pursuant to Section 30 of the banking code of 1969, as amended, MCLA 487.330; MSA 23.710(30), file a written notice of protest with the Commissioner of the Financial Institutions Bureau, P.O. Box 30224, (206 East Michigan Avenue, Grandville Plaza, Fifth Floor), Lansing, Michigan 48909, and with the applicant not later than January 27, 1991. The application is on file with the Commissioner and may be inspected during regular business hours. This notice is published pursuant to Section 30 of the banking code of 1969, as amended MCL 487.330, MSA 23.710(30), which sets forth the procedures for processing applications and the manner in which protests of applications may be made. The Hastings City Bank By: Robert E. Picking, President �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 17, 1991 — Page 11 Local driver wins award Scott Franson Dalwln Dornbos Viking announces personnel additions The Viking Corp, of Hastings has announc­ ed the additions of Scott Franson to the Research and Development Department and Delwin G. Dornbos as manager of technical services. Franson will be responsible for the design and development of fire sprinklers and related fire surpression equipment for Viking. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh with a bachelor of science degree in chemistry. Upon gradua­ tion, be began working for Underwriter’s Laboratories Inc. in Northbrook, Ill., where he was involved in testing sprinklers and sprinkler system components. Fransom and his wife, Bridget, have a daughter Jamie, 1, and will reside in Hastings. Dornbos will be responsible for technical support and training 'of Viking’s customers and sales force, as well as creation of technical literature for the company’s fire pro­ tection products. He received a bachelor of science degree and a secondary teaching certification from Grand Valley State College. He taught high school biology and chemistry for three years in Canada and Florida before returning to West Michigan to enter the fire sprinkler in­ dustry. Most recently, he was vice president and chief designer for the United Sprinkler Corporation in Grand Rapids. He and his wife, Vicki, live in Wyoming and have two sons, Todd, 16, and Jeff. 13. Average weekly wage in state is $477.40 Michigan’s average weekly wage rose by $3.18 in 1990 to $477.40, Thomas S. Malek, deputy director of the Michigan Employment Security Commission (MESC), has reported. "The size of the increase may have been lessened by reduced overtime and bonus payments this year and by layoffs in the state’s higher paying industries,’* Malek said. The average weekly wage is used in benefit calculations by several state agencies. The MESC uses the wage estimate to deter­ mine the maximum weekly payment for state unemployment insurance benefits and the ear­ nings needed to meet the alternate earnings qualifer for jobless benefits. The maximum weekly unemployment benefit amount increases by one dollar to $276 in 1991. The new maximum amount will affect new benefit claims filed after Sunday, Jan. 6. The maximum is calculated at 58 per­ cent of the state average weekly wage. The alternate earnings qualifer allows in­ dividuals to establish benefit claims with at least 14 instead of 20 qualifying weeks of employment. In addition to at least 14 weeks, the claimant must also have earnings that equal or exceed 20 times the state average weekly wage. The 1991 earnings qualifer threshold is $9,548, up $63.60 from the 1990 qualifying level. The Bureau of Workers’ Disability Com- Historical Society plans ‘Show and Tell* tonight by Mike Hook The Barry County Historical Society will kick off its first meeting of the New Year with a meeting Thursday, Jan. 17 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Probate Court Room, 220 West Court St., in Hastings. The program will feature the society’s an­ nual “Show and Tell,” and those attending are encouraged to bring an artifact or in­ teresting item to talk about. Those who have an item they would like to have identified also are encouraged to bring it. The public is invited to join the members. Refreshments will be served by hosts Don and Dorothy Reid, Nancy Boersma and Norma Sothard. A board meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. For those unable to attend the Jan. 17 meeting, the Feb. 21 Barry County Historical Society meeting might be of interest to those interested in genealogy. A special program. “Finding Your Ancestors,” by Ella Soelberg and Debbie Bailey, will be presented. They will discuss sources and methods of resear­ ching genealogy. This meeting will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints. 600 North Airport Road. Hastings, at 7:30 p.m. NEWS of...YOUR Community can be read everyweek in The Hastings BANNER Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! pensation uses the weekly wage amount in set­ ting its benefit levels. The Michigan Han­ dicapper Civil Rights Act cities use of the average weekly wage in setting limits on employer expenditures for special equipment and devices to accommodate handicapped workers. The 1990 average weekly wage figure is based on employment and wage reports from private sector Michigan employers who are required to pay state unemployment insurance taxes. The 1990 average weekly wage is for the 12 months ending June 30. 1990. . . I. Ken Aspinall of Hastings recently was selected as a member of the Michigan L.P. Gas Association’s "Drivers of the Year Team.” Aspinall. an employee of Emro Propane Company’s Fuelgas Division in Hastings, has been hauling propane gas throughout Barry and surrounding counties for the past 30 years. Contestants for this year’s competition came from L.P. companys ail over upper and lower Michigan. There were two classifications of drivers, semi and straight delivery trucks. To qualify, all entries had to be nominated by their super­ visors and have letters of merit or commenda­ tion from their employers or customers. From all the applications received, 35 drivers were selected as finalists to compete in the finals near Pontiac. The competition was conducted by Trans-Pro Carriers of Fremont, Ohio, a professional testing organization. Each finalist was judged on an oral exam on product and equipment knowledge, pre-trip inspection of equipment, a 15-minute obstacle course and a two-hour written exam. The equipment used was unfamiliar to each driver, and no one was allowed to watch the other contestants until they had completed the obstacle themselves. Seven drivers made up this year’s winning team. Awards and team cups and jackets were given to the winners. Reading Council to present program Jan. 23 The Barry Area Reading Council will pre­ sent “Bring, Brag, and Borrow," Wednes­ day, Jan. 23. This program will be an opportunity for area educators to browse and gather a wide variety of teaching ideas from across the K-6 curriculum. Favorite units, projects, and teaching strategies will be shared from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at Southeastern Elementary in Hastings. Reading, language arts. math, science, social studies, art. samples from these subject areas will be displayed so educators can “bor­ row” ideas as they browse around the gym. The cost of admission is $2 for members and $3 for non-members. —————— News Briefs Miss Delton entries due Nominations for the 1991 Miss Delton contest are due by Friday. The contest is open to any female Delton Kellogg High School student. Miss Delton primarily reigns over the annual community Founder’s Weekend festival in August. The winnerand her court will be selected at an evening judging competi­ tion March 8 at the high school. Nominations should include the can­ didate’s name, address and phone number, and the name of the person making the nomination. The nominations should be sent to Delton Founders Weekend Committee, P.O. Box 444, Delton, 49046. For more information, call Sally Mills at 623-2301. Dulcimer players to meet Saturday Dulcimer players from ali over the state will gather at the Mooose Lodge in Hastings Saturday for the Michigan Original Dulcimer Players Club meeting and jamboree. The event, open to the public free of charge, is scheduled for noon to 5 p.m. Stan Pierce, president of the Thomapple Valley Dulcimer Society, said lhe music by fiddlers, guitarists, boss players and. of course, the dulcimers, sometimes runs longer. A short business meeting will begin the afternoon The dub meets four times a year and traditionally has its winter session in Hastings. Long DAR winner at Maple Valley Senior Lisa Long has been named the recipient of this year's Daughters of lhe American Revolution Good Citizen award at Maple Valley High School. The selection was made by Maple Valley High School staff members. The award is given to a senior boy or girl who shows the most outstanding citizen­ ship and patriotism. She is president of the senior class and of the local chapter of the National Honor Society and was chair of the Eaton County Leadership Forum. She also has played basketball and will lake part in a musical production later this school year. Winter Festival marks 10th year The Gun Lake Winter Festival will celebrate its 10th year when it begins Friday, Jan. 25. Kicking off the activities will be a tor­ chlight parade, fireworks and a dedica­ tion ceremony for troops stationed in the Persian Gulf, in which a greetings ban­ ner will be unveiled. The banner will be on display at Yankee Springs State Park and anyone may write a message on it before it is sent to troops serving in Operation Desert Shield. Most of the festival events will take place at Yankee Springs State Park. A fishing contest already has begun and it will conclude at noon Jan. 25. Cross-country ski races at the Long Lake Outdoor Center have been scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 19. The snow sculting contest is expected to begin Tuesday. Jan. 22, with judging slated for Jan. 25. An 8 p.m. dance will conclude ac­ tivities Jan. 25. Breakfast will be available Jan. 26 and 27 at the Gun Lake Snowmobile Club. Other events Saturday will include a muzzleloaders rally, a community bon­ fire, a broomball tournament, a chicken drop, the “World's Largest Winter Festival Parade,” a lip sync contest, a magic show, a Las Vegas Night, and a spaghetti supper Saturday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Gun Lake Community Church. On Sunday there will be a hole-in-one golf tournament, a men’s hairy chest contest, an arm wrestling tournament, bingo, a polar bear dip and a drawing for a $1,000 grand prize. For more information, call the Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce at 672-7822. Meeting dates set by City Public meetings for city units for 1991 have been announced. The Hastings City Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, and the Plann­ ing Commission will meet at 7:30 the first Monday evening of the month, ex­ cept for holidays. The Joint Economic Development Commission meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each mon.h. The Hastings-Barry County Airport Commission will meet at 4:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month. In a related matter, the Local Officers Compensatior.b Commission for the city will meet at 3 p.m. Friday in the City Council chambers at City Hall. For more information about municipal meetings and their schedule, call the citv clerk at 945-2468. Ken Aspinall CTF predicts bleak outlook for child abuse in new year The current recession means hard times for Michigan’s children, says one of the state’s top child abuse prevention experts. According to Joe Crump, chairman of the board of the Children’s Trust Fund For the Prevention of Child Abuse (CTF), "It’s a vicious circle. One of the most tragic out­ comes of tough economic times is the increase in family stress, which in turn produces a sad increase in child abuse. And all this is happen­ ing at the same time there is a decrease in the amount of money available to provide child abuse prevention services.” Crump says the Children’s Trust Fund itself is the victim of the current economic downturn. “Less than 3 percent, only 121,260 Michigan taxpayers, were concerned enough about child abuse last year to check off the CTF line on their income tax form.” "The funds collected through the income tax check-off are vital to child abuse preven­ tion efforts in this state,” said Crump. "In the past eight years these donations have made possible the funding of hundreds of programs, which have provided help to more than 300,000 Michigan children and families.” "We’re hoping Michigan taxpayers will be generous with their contributions this year. Last year we had to reduce our support because of dwindling donations and cuts in a federal matching grant. This year programs offering child abuse prevention services are depending on us more than ever because there is less money available from other sources. You can be sure that state budget reductions will hit these programs hard.” “It seems inconceivable that so few people want to help stop child abuse in this statte. The check-off box has enormous potential for providing the funds to help us reduce this tragedy. There were more-tham ^O,000 reported cases of child abuse in our state last year, and if every Michgian taxpayer gave on­ ly $5 we would have $21 million to help stop children’s suffering." This year’s tax form will include a new CTF logo, which Crump hopes will draw more taxpayers attention to the check-off. The new logo includes the words “Stop Child Abuse" in a child-like print within an octagon stop-sign shape, and the words “Before Another Child is Hurt" underneath. "This permanent funding is vital because child abuse prevention programs are often one of the first areas cut whenever budgets have to be slashed,” said Crump. Additionally, to help raise awareness, the week of Jan. 13-19 has been designated as Children’s Trust Fund Week. Volunteers will distribute brochures and posters, and CTF Local Councils will hold open houses and ocher awareness building activities. Also, a special effort is being made to contact tax preparers so they can bring the check off box to their client’s attention. "During CTF Week, we encourage schools, businesses and the media to focus at­ tention on the disturbing problems of child abuse and neglect,” said Crump. "It's impor­ tant we all recognize that child abuse is everyone’s problem. We either pay now to prevent child abuse or we pay a much higher price later." The Children’s Trust Fund is an indepen­ dent, non-profit agency established in 1982 as a permanent source of funding for local pro­ grams throughout the state to prevent child abuse and neglect. More than 100 programs and local child abuse prevention councils received funding in 76 of Michigan’s 83 counties. Hastings Savings & Loan "Moving into a new era of People Serving People" 201 E. State St., Hastings, Ml (616) 945-9561 BRANCH OFFICE 802 Fourth Ave., Lake Odessa, Ml (616) 384-8849 Serving You Since 1924 FDIC Insured STATEMENT OF CONDITION DECEMBER 31, 1990 ASSETS: Real Estate Mortgage Loans$47,926,486.64 Construction Loans......1,337,500.00 Other Non-Mortgage Loans426,025.74 Stock - Federal Home Loan Bank421,800.00 Stock - Service Corporations34,000.00 Stock - U.S.L. Insurance Group, Ltd25,000.00 Government Securities520,244.12 Municipal Bonds577,450.21 Cash on Hand and in Banks4,341,416.16 Office Building and Equipment - Net2,063,558.86 Accrued Interest Receivable386,091.50 Real Estate Held in Foreclosure16,418.55 Other Assets91,690.87 TOTAL ASSETS$58,167,682.65 LIABILITIES: Savings Accounts .......................................„..$44,509,727.61 Demand Deposit Accounts6,838,093.90 Loans in Process586,326.64 Deferred Income218,231.26 Accrued Interest Payable73,416.15 Other Liabilities388,959.85 Specific Reserves ................................................ 143,871.53 General Reserves5,409,055.71 TOTAL LIABILITIES$58,167,682.65 State of Michigan) County of Barry) We solemnly swear that the above is a true statement, to the best of our knowledge and belief, on the condition of the HASTINGS SAVINGS & LOAN, FA of Hastings, Michigan, at the close of business December 31, 1990. Todd A. Harding, President/Sandra K. Nichols, Secretary Subscribed and sworn to me this 14th day of January, 1991 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 17, 1991 C^The Skinny Hastings jayvee volleyball tourney Jan. 26 Hastings High School will be the host of a junior varsity volleyball tournament on Satur­ day Jan. 26 beginning at 8:30 a.m. Ten teams will be competing in the tourna­ ment. which organizers hope will evolve into an annual event. Play will take place on two courts simultaneously, with the ten teams divided in­ to two pools of five teams each. Hastings will be a member of the Gold pool, along with Caledonia. Harper Creek, Byron Center and Muskegon Oakridge. The Blue pool will consist of Gull Lake, Mid­ dleville. Schoolcraft, Kalamazoo Hackett and Three Rivers. Poo! play will be round-robin, with the top three teams in each pool moving on to the semi-final round. Finals and semi-finals are two out of three games. Trophies will be awarded for the first and second place teams, with the members of the winners receiving medals. Admission is S3 for adults and $2 for students and is good for the entire day. y' YMCA-Youth Council’s Mens Basketball C League W-L Carls Market................................................8-0 Archies......................................................... 5-1 Maters Gators.............................................. 4-2 J-Ad Graphics.............................................. 4-3 Riverbend.....................................................2-5 Hastings Mutual.......................................... 1-6 Miller Estate............................................... 0-7 B League Hastings Savings/Loan..............................8-21 Clearview Properties................................... 7-2 Mcttala Hoopsters....................................... 6-2 Pennock Hospital.........................................6-3 Cappon Oil.................................................. 5-3 C & B Discount............................................3-5 Blankensteins...............................................3-6 Flexfab......................................................... 2-6 Larry Poll Realty.........................................2-7 Superette....................................................... 1-8 Results C League - Miller Real Estate 31 vs. Archie Jennings 43; Carls Market 43 vs. Hastings Mutual 18; Riverbend 28 vs. J-Ad Graphics 36. B League - Larry Poll Realty 54 vs. Clear­ view Properties 86; Cappon Oil 67 vs. Superette 49; Hoopsters 78 vs. Flexfab 44; Hastings Savings and Loan 80 vs. Blankenstein 57; Pennock Hospital 72 vs. C & B Dis­ count 46. A League - Browns 96 vs. Barry County Realtors 86; Hosey Farms 69 vs. Lakewood Merchants 70; Hastings Manufacturing 84 vs. Kow Patties 64; Petersons 59 vs. Omaras 71. Hastings YMCA-Youth Council’s 3 on 3 Basketball Team W-L Law and Order.............................................2-0 Kirk Lydy..................................................... 2-0 Nichols......................................................... 2-0 Non Runners............................................... Q-2 Dedeckers.................................................... 0-2 High Flyers.................................................. 0-2 YMCA Standings High School 3 on 3 A I/eague W-L-T Alliance.................................................... 3-0-0 Domination...............................................3-0-0 Studs......................................................... 2-1-0 Bad Attitude.............................................2-1-0 Quick Silver............................................. 1-2-0 Don’t Laugh............................................. 1-2-0 Weidemans...............................................0-3-0 Us and the 2 Chicks..................................0-3-0 B League Seek and Destroy...................................... 3-0-0 Smacker.................................................... 3-0-0 Damage Inc.............................................. 3-0-0 Fearsome 5 Some.................................... 2-1-0 Weasles......................................................1-2-0 Unknowns................................................. 0-3-0 Dwarfs...................................................... 0-3-0 C League Little Rascels............................................3-0-0 Bongers..................................................... 2-1-0 Cest La Vie...............................................1-2-0 Homies..................................................... 0-3-0 Schedule Change The YMCA -Youth Council Saturday recreation basketball league will meet this Saturday, Jan. 19. This was originally announced as an open date, but that date has been changed to Jan. 26 instead. Time periods will stay the same. Send...lhe BANNER to afriend! It makes the IDEAL GIFT 6y Todd Tubergen Tides of war enter gyms Words for the Y’s A Ixague Browns.............. . ......................................... 7-1 Omaras......................................................... 6-2 Hoosey Farms.............................................. 5-3 Lakewood Merchants..................................5-3 Petersons..................................................... 4-4 Barry County Realty................................... 2-6 Hastings Mfg............................................... 2-6 Kow Patties...................................................1-7 ' x Middleville's Jason Pranger launches a 'hree-pointer as Lakewood's Jeff Bjork (22) arrives too late. Pranger poured in 30 points ond hit 12 of 14 free throws to lead the Trojans. [ Sports ] Middleville holds off ice-cold Lakewood, 77-75 by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor Lakewood varsity basketball coach Mike Maciasz was patiently waiting for his team to start hitting some baskets throughout the first quarter of Tuesday’s contest against Middleville. By halftime, he was losing that patience. And by the time the fourth quarter rolled around, he was at a loss for words. Lakewood finally starting scoring, but by then, Middleville was well on its way to securing a big 77-75 victory over the Vikings in a non-league contest at Lakewood High School. For the Trojans, the victory was huge, not in terms of margin of victory, but because it came on the heels of Friday’s discouraging last-second loss to O-K Blue co-leader Hamilton. “This was a big win for us,” Middleville coach Kurt Holzhueter said. “Not just because of what happened on Friday, but because we held them off after they got back into the game. We showed a lot of charachter." Holzhueter was referring to lhe always crucial first few minutes of the second half. The Trojans grabbed a surprising 30-20 halftime lead, but were called for three technical fouls in the first two minutes of the third quarter. The Vikings’ Chris Duits hit six con­ secutive free throws, then buried a jumper from the wing to cut the lead to 34-30. After Middleville called a timeout to regroup, guard Jason Pranger took over. He sandwiched a pair of baseline jumpers around two Lakewood free throws, then took the air out of the Viking’s sails with a threepointer. Trojan forward Rob Hunt added a pair of free throws at the 4:24 mark of the third quarter to extend the lead back to 10, 43-33. Pranger then hit two more free throws, and teammate Bob Jansen addec another two and a layup to give Middleville a commanding 49-33 lead with 3:11 left in the period. "That stretch was the best basketball we've played this season," Holzhueter said. "The kids really kept their heads on straight and stayed fccused on playing solid basketball.” The Trojans outscored Lakewood 15-3 in that critical 2:53, with all three Viking points coming at the line. After Duits scored following the third Tro­ jan technical, Lakewood did not score a field goal until under three minutes remained in the quarter. The scoring drought plagued the Vikings throughout the first three quarters. "You can't win when you shoot like that,” said a bewildered Maciasz. Lakewood scored only two field goals in each of the first two quarters, finishing the half at four of 28, a miserable 14 percent shooting clip. It didn’t get much better in the third quarter, as the Vikings connected on three of 12 from the floor. Their totals entering the fourth were seven of 40 for 17.5 percent Lakewood’s shooting woes were more cost­ ly than they seemed at first glance, as the Vik­ ings paid the price on the defensive end as well. "After we got behind, we had to press so hard in the front court that we gave up a lot of easy layups on the other end,” Maciasz said. Middleville shot a sizzling 67 percent from the floor, as most of its shots went pretty much uncontested. "Our guys see the floor really well," Holzhueter said. "They know how to make the extra pass. When they had to pressure us, it played right into our strength." Also contributing to the Viking misery was the absence of 6-7 center Rich Long, who was on the bench in foul trouble. Long was whistled for his fourth foul at the 6:04 mark of the third quarter and was basically ineffective throughout the contest, fouling out with 4:29 left. Holzhueter said that having Long out of the game for extended periods of time helped him in his game plan. * 'We wanted to keep them from gelling lhe ball inside.” he said. “When they got down, they had to come back shooting threes." Middleville, which had led 55-42 going into the fourth, was up by as many as 17. 67-50, before a desperation rally by the Vikings made it close at the end. Duits rolled in a half-court shot as the buzzer sounded for his fourth triple of the quarter. He led the Lakewood scoring with a seasonhigh 34 points, including six three-pointers. Pranger led Middleville with 30 points, in­ cluding 12 of 14 from the free throw line, avenging a six-for-14 performance in me Hamilton game. Senior guard Dave Sherwood added 17 points, with nine of those coming from the line. Sherwood also did a good job handling lhe Viking pressure as they tried to rally. Center John Schcib chipped in with 14 points and led the Trojan rebounders with 11. Hunt added nine boards, as Middleville outrebounded Lakewood by a 36-30 count. Eighty free throws were shot in the game, as the Trojans hit 28 of 42, while the Vikings connected on 29 of 38. Lakewood ended up shooting 28 percent for lhe game. Each team will return to action Friday for key league games. Middleville will travel to Byron Center, which is 4-2 in the O-K Blue and 7-2 overall. A win will put the Trojans in sole possession of third place in the conference. "Hamilton beat us by a point and Byron Center by a point, so it will be a big game for us on the road." Holzhueter said. "Both teams are trying to get into second place in the league." Lakewood will also hit the road for a Capital Circuit game against Eaton Rapids, which entered Tuesday’s game with a 2-5 overall mark. 0-2 in the league. Maciasz said he is searching for some con­ sistency in his team. •‘We’ve had Long out (with mononucleosis) and Duits out (suspension), so we just want to get everybody back and keep them out of foul trouble," he said. It’s difficult not to think about lhe pro­ spect of war in the Persian Gulf these days. Everywhere you go, reminders of the likely confrontation between the United Nations forces assembled in the Middle East and Saddam Hussein lurk like a dense fog over everything we see and hear. Newscasts depict U.S. troops in Saudi Arabia preparing for battle. Soldiers are anxious to take care of the business at hand so they can return home to their families. Here in the slates, families of those overseas are worried that their sons and daughters may never come home. Church bells are ringing, while inside, scores of people of all denominations pray for a peaceful settlement. Peace vigils are held by candlelight all across the nation, including in the shadows of the White House. Anti-war protestors even forced the closing of the Bay Bridge in San Francisco. Locally, signs at businesses urge us to pray for peace, while an American flag nearly brushed the roof of my car as I made a right turn off State onto Michigan on my way to work this morning. So, with the prospects for peace in the Middle East seeming bleaker by the day. I'm sure I will be forgiven that my mind was elsewhere during Tuesday night’s Middleville-Lakewood basketball game. At first glance, things seemed to be much lhe same as any of lhe other basketball games I’ve covered so far this season. During pre-game warmups, the players seemed loose, thinking about what they needed to do to win the game. The coaches paced with a restless, nervous energy on the sidelines in an­ ticipation of the opening tip. Cheerleaders did their best to pump up their teams and the fans in the bleachers. The national anthem was sung ... But a second, closer look revealed more than a basketball game. I found myself sifting through a myriad of thoughts, most of which were originating from a distant desert overseas. Sports writers, and, for that matter,1 our culture in general, have always tend­ ed to compare a good game to war. — Football games are often decided “in lhe trenches”. — A close game is referred to as a “war" or a “classic battle". — Coaches are quoted as saying that their “troops are ready". — Broadcasters often refer to a good quarterback as an "outstanding field general". — Receivers are "deployed". The list goes on and on. But with the specter of confrontation and actual bloodshed so real a possibili­ ty, these connotations create a disturb­ ingly vivid poignancy. I found myself looking at a metaphorical war unfolding right there before my eyes in the Lakewood High School gymnasium. As I watched file Vikings control the opening tip, I considered myself a witness to the opening shots of the battle. I’ve seen Middleville several times this season, but when I saw it line up in that familiar zone defense, the players looked more like frightened soldiers than the kids at play that they really were. Their commanding officer, Kurt Holzhueter, gave them orders to protect their basket like it was a fortress nestled in the oil-rich sands of the Saudi Arabian desert. They did an admirable job at holding the lines, because Lakewood was suffer­ ing from a lack of ammunition, shooting just 14 percent in lhe first half. So. while Lakewood was unable to penetrate the Middle’ille fortress, lhe Trojans took command, using, predominately, the friendly fire of un­ contested layups and free throws. The first half of the battle ended with no casualties and only one wounded. Lakewood’s 6-7 center Rich Long, who was sidelined with three personal fouls. Middleville led in the prisoners cap­ tured category 30-20, but the Lakewood troops retreated into lhe locker room for top-level security meetings with their general, Mike Maciasz. Their main objective was to figure out how to restore accuracy to their radar units, rendered inoperable by the Trojan "Wild Weasels". When lhe troops returned to battle, black and white clad U.N. officials ac­ cused Holzhueter of waging a war of words, a strict violation of Lhe Geneva Convention. The resulting sanctions gave the Vik­ ings a much-needed boost of morale, enabling the battle to be too close to call. Holzhueter responded to the sanctions by turning loose his “desert fox," Jason Pranger, who repeatedly foiled the mis­ sions of the Lakewood troops caught behind the lines. That was the turning point of the bat­ tle, as Middleville once again established control of the Viking defense. Maciacz decided to let Chris Duits, his top gun, bomb away at Middleville from long distance. The Trojans knew the bombs were coming, but they had no way to stop them. Wave after wave of Middlevihe F20’s and F34’s swarmed after Duits, but the crafty pilot eluded them all, and inflicted irreparable damage to the Trojan morale. When the battle was finally over, the Trojans were declared the victors, hav­ ing taken 77 prisoners to the Vikings’ 75. While none of this really happened, at least in an arena other than the one that is my mind, one thing is certain. Living with a prevailing war will change a lot of things here in the states, from the fear of terrorism to the great financial burden lhe U.S. taxpayers will have to shoulder. More importantly, lives will be lost, and I'm not talking about a metaphorical life taken by foul trouble. Even something as relatively trivial as a high school basketball game will be a little different. Maybe just one parent in the bleachers will have more important things to worry about, like whether his or her other son is still safe in the Middle East. Wnile that “battle" did seem real enough to me, 1 suppose, in all actuality, it couldn’t have been. Middleville wor. by two points. In a real war, there are no winners. Bowling results Monday Mixers Girrbachs 42'6-25'6; Three Ponies Tack 42-26; Andras of Hastgings 40-28; Miller Real Estate 39-29; Grandmas Plus One 39-29Clays Dinner Bell 39-29; Hastings Bowl 37-31; Pioneer Apartments 36'6-31'6Deweys Auto Body 36-32; Ferrellgas 36-32: Uzy Girls Inc. 32-36; Music Center 3194-3694; Dads Post M4I 31'6-36'6; Michelob 29-39; Outward Appearance 27-41Cinder Drags 27-41; Goof Offs 2543; Miller Carpets 2246. Good Games - J. Burnley 149; J. Kasinsky 149; D. Bums 166; L. Friend 145; B. Cramer 147; D. James 175; K. Schantz 160; P Penn­ ington 152; C. Allen 145; E. Ulrich 172: M. Moore 162; B. Allerding 144; J. Rice 169- D Larsen 164; P. Steonz 144; T. Allen 132;’m' Matson 165; G. Cochran 132. Good Games and Series - B. Whitaker 181492; B Anders 190-504; W. Main 169464; D. Polus 201-539; B. Jones 182-514; D. Kelley 202-546; S. Merrill 186476; A. Swanson 179-552; R. Girrbach 201-524; G. Otis 178484: J. Ogden 183471 S. VanDcnburg 210-543; R. Shapiev 184481: H. Hewitt 175486: F. Schneider Wednesday P.M. Friendly Home Parties 49'6-26'6: Mace's Pharmacy 46'6-29'6; Misfits 45-31; Lifestyles 44*6-3116; Hair Care Center 42-34, Easy Rollers 40'6-35'6; Varney's Stables 38-38; Nashville Locker 37-39; Valley Realty 3541;-------- 2-74. High Games and Series - S. Pennington 210493; J. Rishardson 177487; L. Yoder 179483; P. Smith 188484; J. Gardner 181476; R. Keumpel 173452; D. Bums 160450; T. Soya 159464; L. Johnson 159444; P. Castleberry 160437; C. Sanlnocencio 146-398; J. Pettengill 140-371; D. Lawrence 155-383; C. Shellenbarger 143-350; V. Slocum 160; V. Miller 160; E. Vanassce 165; J. Sanlnocencio 160; N. Hum­ mel 159; M. Dull 154; C. Trumbull 153. Sunday Mixed Die Hards 50-26; Alley Cats 44'6-27'6; Gutterduters 43-33: Pin Busters 42-34; Ogdeniles 4194-3016: Holy Rollers 4016-3594; Misfits 39-37; Hooter Crew 38-34; Traitors 37'6-38'6; Really Rottens 3794-3894; Get Along Gang 37-35: Chug A Lugs 3640; Wanderers 3442; We Don't Care 33642'6; Sandbaggers 32643'6; Greenbacks 319440'6; Thunderdogs 2943; Middlelakers 25-51. Womens High Game and Series - C. Wilcox 171; P. Lake 205; L. Begerow 170; N. Munn 188; K. Becker 191-501; C. Lamie 156; D. VanCampen 180; D. Kellcs 177-501; A. Snyder 178; R. Prior 162. Mens High Game and Series - R. Little 200-512; B. Drayton 176-503; R B. Snyder 171; B Lake 203: M Seger 176-500; W. Friend Jr. 175; C. Wilson 187: R. Mack 203-551; R. Ogden 218-551; C. Haywood 239-552; C. Sutliff 174; J Haight 212-617R. Swift 203. �Bowling results Laughter is good for health, experts say Monday Bowlerettes Kent Oil 43-21; Britten Concrete 40-24; Hecker Agency 37-27; D & J Electric 36W-27W; Dorothy’s Hairstyling 3116-32%; Riverbend Travel 29-35; Good Time Pizza 29-35. High Game and Series - L. Schantz 211-445; S. Drake 202-420; M. Dull 203-461; B. Maker 174-451; T. Christopher 178-480; M. Cocnen 190-472; J. Gardner 182-440; L. Elliston 189-501. Good Games - L. Schantz 211; T. Loftus 159; S. Drake 202; B. Maker 174; J. Donnini 159; H. Coenen 190; J. Gardner 182; M. Dull 203; L. Elliston 189. Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 3 1/2-1/2; Middle Lakers 3-1; Lewis Realty 3-1; Formula Realty 3-1; Admiral 2-2; Finishing Touch 2-2; Millers Carpet 1-3; J&M 1-3; Thomapple Valley Equipment 1-3; Marsh’s Refrigeration 1/2-3 1/2. Mens High Games and Series R. Hause 537; D. Hause 234-526; P. Schlachter 200-506; D. Rose 222; K. Chandler 201-518; J. Smith 188; B. Ludescher 189; C. Converse 97-91-98-286; D. Endres 213. Womens High Games and Series V. Scobey 187-404; E. Beny 134; J. Eaton 178; T. Eaton 146. Thursday Angels Stefanos 50'A-21 Yr, Clays 45-27; McDonalds 40%-31%; Enforce Ware 37%-34%; Lil Brown Jug 37%-34%; Barry Co. Real Estate 33-39; Hastings Mutual 33-39. High Games and Series - T. Allerding 166; C. Burpee 181; J. Lewis 161; N. Kloostcrman 189; B. Whitaker 178-512; P. Norris 177; S. Neymeiyer 167; D. Bemheiscl 163; T. Evans 201; D. Snider 226; C. Heath 166; C. Moore 169; C. Cuddahee 174; B. Cuddahee 187; D. Brooks 204-517; D. Snyder 191-518. Karate championships set In Hastings Jan. 19 The Hastings Karate Club will be host to the winter edition of the Mid-Michigan Open Karate Championships Saturday. Jan. 19, at Hastings High School. The Michigan Karate Circuit competition will draw about 250 entrants from all over the midwest and Canada. Competition in sparring, forms (or kata) and weapons in a variety of skill rankings and classes will be held. Registration is at 10 p.m., with eliminations beginning approximately at noon. Black belts compete at 4 p.m. Entry fees are S15 for one event and $18 for two or three events. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for ■children. For further information, contact Steve Echtinaw at 795-7155. Electric car study underway DETROIT (AP) The nation's Big Three automakers say they're nearly ready for joint research on a battery for use in electrically powered vehicles. General Motors Corp, last year displayed its Impact electric car, which has perfor­ mance similar to a small car of today, going from zero to 60 mph in eight seconds. Chrysler Corp, and Ford Motor Co. have displayed electrically powered minivans, which also are hamstrung by batteries. Electric vehicles, along with those pow­ ered by reformulated gasoline or some other combustible fluid such as methanol or ethanol, are seen as ways to get around in­ creasingly stringent clean-air legislation and tougher fuel-economy regulations, especially in California. "Most of us are very anxious for :t to happen," Chrysler engineering vice president Francois Castaing said Sunday of tlie joint research. "I'm confident it will come to­ gether." GM spokesman Don Postma said the joint project began coming together in September after GM proposed the arrange­ ment to the other two automakers. He said negotiations are likely to be completed in a few months. Postma said development of the Impact, which could hit the market in the mid1990s, does not depend on joint research. "This research will be for future genera­ tions of electric cars," Postma said. "To ex­ pand the range of electric cars, we have to develop new technology." The Big Three already share research costs for steel and plastic materials.< The Associated Press Laughter can be good for your health, for your marriage and even for your physical fitness. Humor can be an important tool in any intimate relationship, according to an article in the current issue of Redbook, and studies indicate it can have health benefits from aid­ ing the immune system to sharing some of the benefits of aerobics. "Laughter is good exercise it's like run­ ning or swimming or rowing," said Dr. William F. Fry, associate clinical professor of psychiatry at California's Stamford University Medical School. Fry's research indicates laughter increases the heart rate, works the muscles of the face and stomach, enhances circulation and quick­ ens breathing. Fry found in his own case that 10 seconds of belly laughter raised his heart rate to a level that would take 10 minutes of rowing to reach. A good laugh also ventilates the lungs because we exhale more air than nor­ mal and bring in more oxygen. "That's why laughing feels good," Fry said. "It's like having your own individual oxygen tank." Laughing has many other benefits as well. In a recent survey of 30 family therapists, Fred Piercy, a professor of family therapy at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind., found nearly all used humor to halt fights in their own marriages. "Laughter diverts attention from anger and negative feelings," he said. The trick to defusing a fight, Piercy said, is aiming the humor at the situation or one­ self, not the spouse, as in, "So I loaded the dirty dishes in with the clean ones in the dishwasher. Don't I at least get points for cleaning out the sink?" Humor also can be used to point out mi­ nor annoyances, said Anna Beth Bcnningfield, a Dallas family therapist, "because your husband is less likely to get defensive." 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"It’s a surreptitious way of raising price without having to actually have to put a new price tag on the product. I regard it as a sneaky and misleading," said Mark Green, commissioner of New York City's Consumer Affairs Department Brand manufacturers defend their moves, generally saying that surveyed consumers re­ quested the shrunken contents or that technological innovations enable the same number of servings despite weight reductions. The new contents-reduced products in­ clude: Knorr leek soup and recipe mix. The old, smaller box held enough dry soup mix to make four 8-ounce servings, but the new, bigger box contains enough to make only three 8-ounce servings. StarKist reduced its 6 1/2-ounce can of tuna fish to 6 1/8 ounces this summer, but shortened the height of the can by one-six­ teenth of an inch and kept the price the same. 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The moves are not considered illegal be­ cause in all these new products the volume and weight are listed, as required by law. Tim Knowlton, a spokesman at Kellogg Co., based in Battle Creek, Mich., termed the changes in boxes of NutriGrain wheat "a quality issue" intended to give the flakes more room to prevent them from cracking. For its part CPC International Inc. said that it increased the depth of its Knorrs leek soup by 1/2 inch last March because it switched to producing its soups domestically and the new machine's capability was different. NEWS NEWS NEWS LMOTJ interest RATES ARE falling The Best Time to Purchase a "NEW" used Car, Truck, or van is During a soft Market NO GAMES, NO GIMMICKS, JUST SAVINGS!! One owner, local trade, just in! •510,000 by ace a beans so that 11 1/2 ounces now fill the can that used to hold 12 ounces. Lakewood's Chris Duits (32) battles Middleville's John Scheib for rebounding posi­ tion during the Trojan's 77-75 victory Tuesday night. Duits had six three-pointers and scored a game-high 34 points for the Vikings. LANKENSTEINS QUALITY USED CARS j 0 1989 DODGE DAYTONA 2 Dr. ES Don't smoke and save: hard times." Mirth also can be good medicine. Scientists have long known that when we are anxious, our bodies release large doses of stress hormones, which are helpful if we plan to flee a wild boar. For more ordinary stresses, these hormones are overkill. They may even be harmful because, studies indi­ cate, they suppress our immune system and make us more vulnerable to disease. One study shows laughter could have the opposite effect. At the Loma Linda University School of Medicine in California, 10 male hospital workers were hooked up to intravenous catheters. Half the men were shown a funny movie while the control half sat quietly in a room. Blood samples were collected every 10 minutes and analyzed for immune-suppress­ ing hormones. The findings: stress hormone levels remained steady in the control group, but plummeted in the laughter group. "There are beneficial physical effects to being happy," Loma Linda's Lee S. Berk said. Kathleen Dillon, professor of psychology at Western New England College said there may be long-term benefits in daily laughter. She compared the subjects level of Immunoglobin A (IgA) with their scores on a humor-coping questionnaire. "The people who used humor more often as a coping device in everyday life had higher IgA levels to begin with, even before the funny movie," she said. Laughter can even be a help in the job market. In a 1985 survey by the recruiting firm of Robert Half International, 84 of 100 personnel directors and vice presidents from 1,000 of the nation's largest corporations agreed with this statement: "People with a sense of humor do better at their job than those who have little or no sense of humor." 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But Clinton J. Patrick could receive up to five years in prison after pleading guilty Dec. 28 to a charge of third-offense drunken driving. Patrick also pleaded guilty to joyriding and to a habitual offender charge, alleging he has a prior felony conviction. Patrick will be sentenced Feb. 7 in Barry County Circuit Court He remains lodged in the Barry County Jail awaiting sentencing. He was arrested in October on charges of Stealing an automobile from the Fish Lake access site and taking it for a ride until he was pulled over by Michigan State Police for drunken driving. In December, Patrick pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of joyriding and to drunken driving and habitual offender charges. In exchange, the charges of unlawfully taking a motor vehicle and of driving with a suspended license were dismissed. In other court business: *•’•A Hastings man accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl has pleaded guilty to one count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct In exchange, three identical charges have been dismissed against William P. Garrett, 26, of 126 E. Green St, Hastings. Hastings Police said Garrett sexually assaulted a girl between 13 and 16 years of age between March and July 1990. - Garrett faces up to 15 years in prison when be is sentenced Fbb. 21. He remains lodged in the Barry County Jail awaiting sentencing. •A Barry County jury has found a Hickory Corners driver guilty of fleeing and eluding police for a second time. The jury deliberated just over two hours Jan. 9 before finding Scott A. Branch guilty of the felony offense. Branch, 23, of 14562 M-43 Road, faces up to four years in prison when he is sentenced Feb. 14. ■ The jury also acquitted Branch of one count pf attempted malicious destruction of police property. ; Branch was arrested in August 1990 by Prairieville Township Police, who attempted to pull over his vehicle. Authorities said he was convicted of a similar offense in March 1988. Following his conviction, Branch pleaded guilty to a habitual offender charge in connection with the earlier offense. He remains lodged in the Barry County Jail dhtil sentencing. •A Kentwood man accused of passing bad checks in Hastings has pleaded guilty to one of three counts. Thomas J. Shaw, 22, will be sentenced Feb. 7 on one count of writing a check on an account that did not have enough money to cover it. Shaw pleaded guilty to that felony offense, punishable by one year in prison, on Dec. 28. In exchange, two counts of cashing a check Three hurt in accident on snow covered road Court News on a closed account were dismissed by the prosecutor’s office. Hastings Police said Shaw wrote and cashed the bad checks, totalling over S450, in May and June in Hastings. driving charge in exchange for the dismissal of an additional charge of driving with a suspended license. He was arrested in October by Middleville Police on M-37 in Thomapple Township. •A Lake Odessa man accused of breaking into a vehicle at Lakewood High School has been placed on probation for one year. Ryan S. Teachworth, 18, of 7684 Clark Road, also was ordered to pay $1,000 in fines and court costs when he was sentenced Dec. 28 in Barry County Circuit Court. Teachworth was accused of breaking and entering and larceny, in connection with the June incident at the high school. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said he broke into a Chevy van and took an automobile battery. Teachworth was placed on probation under the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act for first­ time offenders. Under the act, an offender is placed on probation for up to two years. If he completes the term successfully, the offense is removed from his record. As part of his sentence, Teachworth was ordered to spend two days in the Barry County Jail. •A Hasting man accused of stealing $55 from a church will be sentenced next week. Darren A. Huffman, 25, of 306 S. Michigan Ave., faces up to four years in prison when he is sentenced Jan. 23. Huffman was charged with larceny after allegedly stealing $55 in cash from First Baptist Church in Thornapple Township in April. In December, he pleaded no contest to a reduced charge of attempted larceny in a building. A no contest plea is similar to a guilty plea in that a conviction may be entered by the court, but it is not considered an admission of guilt in any other matter. It also is used if the defendant does not recall the incidents of the crime. In exchange for his plea, an additional charge, alleging he has a previous felony conviction, will be dismissed. •A Lake Odessa man accused of delivery of marijuana has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of possession of the drug. David G. West, 28. of 7911 Velte Road, will be sentenced Feb. 7 in Barry County Circuit Court. He faces up to one year in jail plus a $1,000 fine. West was arrested in October by Michigan State Police on the charge of manufacture with intent to deliver. In December, he pleaded guilty to the lesser possession offense. He was lodged ir the Barry County Jail pending sentencing. •A Woodland motorist arrested for drunken driving will be sentenced next week on a reduced charge. Larry J. Tomlinson, 28, of 4301 Saddlebag Lake Road, was arrested in November in Hastings on a charge of third-offense drunken driving plus an additional charge of driving with a suspended license, second offense. On Dec. 28, he pleaded guilty to the lesser offense of second-offense drunken driving. In exchange, the other charges against him were dismissed by the prosecutor's office. Tomlinson faces up to one year in jail plus $1,000 in fines for the misdemeanor charge. •A Wayland driver will be sentenced next week on charges of drunken driving. Johnnie L. Bartholomew, 28, faces at least one year in jail after pleading guilty to a third-offense drunken driving charge on Dec. 19. He could, however, receive up to five years on prison. Bartholomew pleaded guilty t> the drunken THE' CLASSIFIEDS The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616)948-8051 Thank You NANNY WANTED to care for infant in our Hastings area home, M-F. Call for interview. 945-5043._________________ POSTAL JOBS $11.41 to S14.90 an hour. For exam and application information call 219-769-6649 ext. MI 168 8am to 8pm 7 days.____________ Miscellaneous ROLLER SKATING CLAS­ SES at Hastings Roll-A-Rama, 13 and under, 12:30-2p.m. $3 includes skates. Stay over $1. Jan. 12,19,26, Feb. 2,9,16,23. Parents/adults skates free. 616-948-2814. Wanted Police Beat CARD OF THANKS: The Good News Committee of K-Mart would like to take this opportunity to hank all of the businesses and organizations that hleped us out this past holi­ day season. A special thank you goes to; Eberhards, Otto's Turk­ ey Farm, Love, Inc, Bourdos Potato Fann, Jaycees, Moose Lodge and the Barry County Church of Christ We would also like to give a big thank you to Marcia Hause for the beautiful afghan she donated for us to raffle off, and congratulations go to Mrs. Pat Greenfield who was the lucky winner of the afghan. Thanks go to all of lhe employees, their families and all volunteers who helped us shop, pack the food baskets and to deliver them. To all who brought in baked goods and crafts for our Goodie sale, and to all who so generous­ ly helped with the children’s shopping sprees, and lhe gift wrapping afterwards. To all who helped us in so many ways, THANK YOU! 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Sager Road, were treated at Pennock Hospital following the accident on Chief Noonday Road east of Whitmore Road. Barry County Deputy Sheriff Don Nevins said the condition of the roads caused the accident "I’m not blaming the Road Commission, but this was weather-related," Nevins said. "The road hadn't been plowed.” Barnes was driving west on Chief Noonday when his vehicle spun in a half circle, left the south edge of the roadway and smashed against the passenger's side door against a tree. Rescue workers took about 45 minutes to extract the injured from the vehicle, Nevins said. The deputy added, however, that none of the three were wearing seat belts. Citations would be issued for die violation, Nevins said. Three hurt in collision with postal vehicle HASTINGS - Two motorists suffered minor injuries when they collided with a parked mail truck Friday on Broadway. Driver Deann M. Snyder, 17, of 1711 N. Broadway, and passenger Phyliss Snyder, 38, of the same address, were treated at Pennock Hospital after the 2 p.m. accident just south of Grant Street The mail carrier, Ada L. Blakely, 36, of 116 W. Frances St, Nashville, was treated at Pennock afterwards. Hastings Police said she had parked her truck and was stepping out of the truck when it was struck from behind. Police said Blakely had parked her truck in the right-hand lane of southbound Broadway while making a deliver to house. Meanwhile, Deann Snyder, who was driving south, attempted to change lanes to avoid the vehicle but was unable to turn because of slippery road conditions. She told police she was driving about 30 mph at the time. Police said Snyder received a citation for driving too fast for road conditions. But police said it would be noted on the report that the mail truck was parked improperly. Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service arrested him for carrying a concealed weapon. The charge is a felony punishable by up to five years in prison. In December, Gould pleaded guilty to the charge and was sentenced to a two-year term of probation and a two-month jail term. The jail sentence, however was suspended until the end of his probationary period. Gould also was ordered to perform 100 hours of community service, to complete his high schooi education, to avoid drugs and alcohol and to Miaye substance abuse counseling. Brake dhim causes spill of diesel fuel J-Ad Graphics News Service WOODLAND TWP. - A wayward brake drum lying in the roadway caused the leak of about 50 gallons of diesel fuel onto M-66/M43 Monday evening, according to authorities. Department of Natural Resources officer Galen Kilmer said as a southbound semi struck the brake drum, it was projected into the truck's fuel line, causing it to break and leak fuel onto the roadside. "As soon as he hit it, he pulled the truck over to the side of the road by the four (Woodbury) corners," Kilmer said. "It contaminated the soil on the west side of the road but the state highway department cleaned it up and replaced it." The Sunfield Fire Department assisted with the clean up, along with the Hastings Pof* of the Michigan State Police. The truck was repaired at the scene, and the Ohio driver continued on his way after the 7:45 p.m. mishap, Kilmer said. No apparent hazards were created, by the leak. Fire destroys area home Fire destroyed a two-story home at 2048 Heath Road Monday morning. No one was at the home when a neighbor reported the blaze at 7 a.m. Firefighters from Hastings, Middleville and Freeport were at the scene for four hours. Damages were estimated at $105,000. (Banner photo by Jeff Kaczmarczyk). Two escape injury in semi rollover J-Ad Graphics News Service SUNFIELD TWP. - A driver that lost control after hitting a snow drift early Monday caused an oncoming semi truck to roll onto its side. Eaton County Sheriffs Deputies reported that Raymond Fred Barlow, 47, of Ragla Road, Hastings, was east bound on M-43 east of M­ 50 when he struck the drift and swerved into the path of a west bound semi truck, driven by Edward L. Sitzman, 39, of Evansville, Ind. As Sitzman attempted to avoid the Barlow vehicle, his truck proceeded off the roadway and into a snow filled ditch, where it rolled to its side in the 5:05 a.m. accident Barlow's car was apparently destroyed in the mishap. No injuries were reported and seatbelts were used, said a police spokes person. No citations were issued. Assisting Eaton County at the scene was the Ionia Post of the Michigan State Police. No other information was available at press time Monday. Snow drifts also caused numerous problems early Monday for Lakewood School District buses. Four buses became stuck as they attempted to travel their regular routes on county roads drifted over by heavy weekend winds. For Local Advertising call... The HASTINGS BANNER at 948-8051 Capture Your Local Market! Relatives can FAX letters to Saudi Arabia for free J-Ad Graphics News Service If you're willing to make the 30-minute trek to the nearest AT&T phone center in Grand Rapids' Woodland Mall, you can FAX a letter or note to your favorite soldier sta­ tioned in Saudi Arabia at no charge. AT&T has offered the service at its own expense since September. "What you do is, you go to an AT&T phone center, fill out a form as a letter and use the address you use to contact the person by mail, including the unit, ship or APO number," said an AT&T operator. The spokesperson said one FAX number to Saudi Arabia is available and AT&T is pick­ ing up lhe lab for its use nationwide. Therefore, the telephone company is not re­ vealing the number for private access. "AT&T has set up these lines so messages can be FAXed there," she said. "There's one FAX number and we're paying for it." Once lhe letter has been sent, it will lake about 48 hours to arrive at the soldier’s post "When they arrive there, they are gathered in bundles and distributed to the troops," said another spokeswoman Wednesday. NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-01-24.pdf 3cc88482259c068bd040c84e54d65520 PDF Text Text Commissioner leads Agency on Aging Gulf War fuels signs of the times See Story, Page 2 See Photos, Page 3 See Column, Page 4 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ___ Hastings VOLUME 136, NO. 52 ' Banner THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 1991 Clerics’ group opposes recall The Barry County Clerks’ Association Jan. 17 unanimously passed a resolution opposing the recall of three Prairieville Township officials. A special recall election involving Prairieville Supervisor Roy Reck, Clerk Janette Emig and Treasurer Darlene Vickery has been scheduled for Feb. 26. The official reason for the recall ques­ tion is the Township Board’s refusal to appoint an acting assistant fire chief to the chiefs post, against the fire depart­ ment membership’s wishes. The clerks’ group’s resolution held that "elected officials should have the right to make policy decisions, using their best judgment, for all residents under their jurisdiction without the harrassment and intimidation of malicious recalls...” ' The resolution urged that Prairieville Township voters "to carefully consider the costly consequences, should these elected officials be recalled from office." Barry County Board Chairman Ted McKelvey (center) receives the first copy of the new County Soil Survey. Flanking him are Joe Lukasiewicz (left) and Gregory Thoen of the Soil Conservation Senrice. New Barry County Soil Survey released A project in the works since 1983 has just been completed and presented to Barry County commissioners this week. The official Soil Survey of Barry County has just rolled off the press with 187 pages of information and an assortment of detailed maps about the county's 30 different kinds of soil. The book will most likely be "the most referred to book pertaining to soil, water and natural resources of Barry County,” said Joe Lukasiewicz, district conservationist with the USDA Soil Conservation Service. Within the book's contents is information that can be used in land planning programs for the county's 369,212 acres to predict soil behavior for selected land uses. It also con­ tains limitations and hazards inherent in the soil, improvements needed to overcome the limitations and the impact of selected land uses on the environment The survey was a cooperative effort of the Soil Conservation Service and the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station, Michigan Department of Agriculture, and Michigan Technological University. Technical assis­ tance was furnished by the Barry Soil and Winterfest set at Gun Lake The 10th Gun Lake Winterfest is set to begin Friday evening with a dedication, torchlight parade and fireworks. The dedication will honor U.S. troops stationed in the Persian Gulf and will in­ clude a 21-gun salute and presentation of the colors by the Michigan National Guard and the singing of the National Anthem and other patriotic songs by the Delton Sweet Adelines. A giant greeting card also win be sent to soldiers engaged in "Operation Desert Storm” in the Middle East. The festival will continue Saturday and Sunday with activities that include a parade, snow sculpting, ice fishing and cross-country ski races, a muzzleloaders* rally, community bon­ fire, broomball tournament, chicken drop, lip-sync contest, magic show, Las Vegas Night, Polar Bear Dip, hole-inone golf tournament, a men’s hairy chest contest, an arm wrestling tournament and bingo. For more information, call 672-7822. Recycling site opens in Hastings PRICE 25* County to look at electing road commissioners News Briefs Water Conservation District and the County Board provided financial assistance. Gregory F. Thoen, of the Soil Conservation Service, was the primary au­ thor the publication which replaces the pre­ vious 1928 survey. Detailed aerial photography and more in­ terpretive information are found in the new edition. The soil survey is designed for many dif­ ferent users, ranging from farmers and foresters to community officials, teachers and engineers. Thoen said he hopes the survey will be uses as "a foundation for a coherent and rea­ sonable land use policy for Barry County." About 62 percent of the land in the survey is used for cash crops, with com being the chief one; dairying and other farm enterprises. Wooded land comprises 31 percent of the land and urban areas take up only 1 percent Lukasiewicz said Congressmen Paul Henry and Howard Wolpe have been given several hundred copies of the survey for dis­ tribution free of charge. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Barry County Commissioners will study a suggestion to have elected rather than ap­ pointed road commissioners while a citizens' petition drive is under way, calling for the immediate removal of the three-man panel. Frank Mix of Hastings presented commis­ sioners Tuesday with petitions carrying more than 200 signatures, and he said those signa­ tures, obtained in a five-day period in the Delton area, were "just a drop in bucket" to the number that will be gathered countywide. The petitions charge that the Road Commission's recently adopted policy of eliminating snow plowing on weekends and evenings has "unnecessarily endangered the public safety and welfare of residents of Barry County." The Road Commission has said it cannot afford to pay for overtime plowing and last year twice asked voters to approve a 1/2-mill tax to pay for winter and emergency road maintenance. After voters rejected the tax in­ crease in-August and November, the Road Commission adopted the limited snow re­ moval policy. Mix, who is spearheading the petition drive, said the drive is in its infancy and that more petitions are being requested daily. Although the petitions are not legally bind­ ing, he told the board, "This is more or less to give you an idea of what some people want." Road commissioners are appointed to sixyear terms by the County Board, which also has the power to remove the officials by a two-thirds vote. However, removal, according to state law, requires charges of incompetency to execute duties or sufficient charges and evidence of of­ ficial misconduct or habitual or willful ne­ glect of duty. A hearing has to be held on the charge and each road commissioner would be given an opportunity to defend himself or be represented by an attorney. Though tne Road Commission is appointed by the County Board, the board is not responsible for the roads. The Road Commission is a separate public entity over which the county has no control. "As far as removing road commissioners at this time, I don't feel we have enough reason to do that," County Board Chairman Ted McKelvey told Mix. "Well see how many names you do collect, it might have some in­ fluence." McKelvey also said that prior to this winter the Road Commission has done an excellent job, better than several neighboring counties. "If it becomes apparent that no matter what the reason, it's almost impossible to remove (road) commissioners then we should make it a little easier," Mix said. Mix said he soon will launch another peti­ tion drive to ask the County Board to change Road Commission positions to elected posts. He noted that quite a few people agree with him "so we can exercise a little bit more con­ trol over some of our public officials, with good reason. "We should make them more accountable, and plus the county has very poor representa­ tion as far as road commissioners go. We've got two right close by in Hastings and one south by the county line." Commissioner Michael F. Smith said he thinks the toad commissioners would be elected at-large rather than geographically. Mix asked the County Board to look into the matter of electing road commissioners, which can be done by resolution of the board. "Evety day we waste, we're taking chances with people's health, safety and welfare," he said, adding that he knows "it's going to take some time." McKelvey designated the board's County Development Committee to study the pros and cons of having elected road commission­ ers and said County Coordinator Judy Peterson is also researching the issue. He asked the Development Committee to make a report at the next County Board meeting. "We discussed it several years ago and I think we need to do this again," McKelvey said. Mix said, "There's never been a real great problem ;n the past with appointees, but I think we all realize now the problems this has created. Not that it's necessarily your See COUNTY, Page 3 LaVerne BeBeau to retire from schools Recycling in Barry County has opened a new drop-off recycling site at the Hastings Sanitary Service Transfer Sta­ tion on North Broadway. The site will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays. The new site will accept clear glass, metal food cans, aluminum foil, pie tins, plastic milk jugs, newspapers and used motor oil. There is no charge for dropping off any of these recyclable items. For more information, call RiBC at 623-5546 Chili supper set for Friday The Hastings Exchange Club will have its annual chili supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Hastings High School cafeteria. The menu will include chili, tossed salad, com bread, cookie dessert and beverages. Crackers will be handy to add to the chili, as will a choice of dress­ ings for the salad. Requests for seconds on chili will be welcome. Coat for the supper will be $3 per per­ son or $12 for 8 family ticket. Tickets are available from Exchange Club members, at the Hastings Public Library or at the door. Proceeds from the supper will be used for the Exchange Club’s community ser­ vice projects. Additions] News Briefs Appear on Page 2 Recalling Kennedy 30 years later . by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer LaVerne BeBeau, director of Hastings Adult and Community Education, plans to retire after 29 years of service to the district. BeBeau Monday told the Hastings Board of Education of his decision, which will be effec­ tive at the end of the school year. A native of Shanagolden. Wise., he attend­ ed high school in Wisconsin and Canada, par­ ticipating in band, sports and debate and was a regional speech champion. After high school, BeBeau attended Nor­ thland College in Wisconsin and then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. After one year in the corps, BeBeau qualified for Officer Candidate School and went on to the United States Navy Flight Academy in Florida. After the service, BePcau returned to Nor­ thland College for one year before enrolling at the University of Alabama. BeBeau was a member of Phi Alpha Theta, a history honorary society, and was a candidate for Phi Beta Kappa. After earning his undergraduate degree in history and political science in 1962, BeBeau began his education career as a social studies teacher at Hastings High School. While a teacher, he took a leave of absence in the late 1960s to participate in the Ex­ perienced Teacher Fellowship Program at the University of Kansas, which led to him receiving a master’s degree in history. BeBeau also has taken graduate courses at Michigan State and Western Michigan University. During his tenure as a teacher, BeBeau twice served as president of the Hastings Education Association. He also was chairman of Hastings’ obser­ vance of the United States Bicentennial and has been active in his church. BeBeau entered administration as an assis­ tant principal at Hastings middle and high schools in 1984. Four years later he became director of the school's adult and community education program. There have been a lot of changes in educa­ tion during the last 30 years,” he said. “It (education) has changed dramatically.” Personal problems such as drug use, teen pregnancy, depression and suicide are much more prevalent than they were 30 years ago, said BeBeau who spent a number of years heading a committee that dealt with teen depression and suicide. “Educators are aware of these problems and they try to help the students face these problems so they can have the right attitude and morale to be good students,” he said. “They often have to work as counselors and social workers as well as teachers.” Another dramatic change has been the establishment of an adult and community education program in the Hastings Area School system, according to BeBeau. “We did not have a program at all when I came here," said BeBeau. "But at the end of my career. I am the director of the program where we reclaim drop-outs and provide leisure and education and recreational type classes for adults.’’ (Continued, pag. 3) Hastings School Board President Michael Anton presents LaVerne BeBeau (right) with a Certificate of Appreciation during Monday night’s board meeting. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 24, 1991 REACH THE IMPORTANT WEEKEND MARKET in Barry County! Advertise Each Week in... The Hastings Banner (Your Hometown, Barry County Newspaper) Cal! 948-8051 for Adrertising Assistance_________ News Briefs Kids ‘Safetyville’ programs planned A new educational safety program will be presented to first graders in Barry County from Jan. 28 to Feb. 8 at the Leeson Sharpe Hall in the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. The Barry County Sheriffs Depart­ ment, Hastings Police Police, Barry County Intermediate School District and area school superintendents are coor­ dinating "Safetyville — Michigan,” a hands-on learning project for children on everyday safety lessons. The village will consist of buildings, streets, roads, traffic signals, a train, school bus, electrical lines and sound ef­ fects. The children will ride John Deere pedal tractors though the village and walk through it, obeying all traffic signals. Besides traffic safety, the kids will learn about school bus and railroad safe­ ty, saying "no” to drugs, alcohol awareness, the “Eyes and Ears” pro­ gram, home safety, and fire and gun safety. Barry County Sheriff David Wood is the principal coordinator of the program. The kids will be brought to the hall, located at 231 South Broadway, by their school buses to attend programs, each of which will last about an hour and 15 minutes. The public is invited to drop in during the training to see the children learn about safety in this unique setting. The first program will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday. Support group to meet Monday A support group for families and friends who have men and women serv­ ing in the Gulf War will meet Monday, Jan. 28th at 7 p.m. at the Grace Wesleyan Church. Representatives from the Red Cross and active duty personnel will be there. Deb Wisniewski already has contacted many business people who have donated items to go to men and women from Barry County in Saudi Arabia. Some of the items include AA batteries, gum, Kool-Aid, cards, hard candy and puzzles. Anyone who would like to donate items or cash for the postage of these boxes, may call Wisniewski at 948-4043. Grace Wesleyan Church is located on M-37 south, just past the S curve, at 1302 S. Hanover. For more information, call 948-2256. Anyone interested in attending this pro­ gram is welcome. Area villages now have *911’ Nashville, Woodland and Vermont­ ville area residents now may dial "911 ” for fire, police and medical emergencies. A central dispatch center at the Eaton County Sheriffs Department in Charlotte will handle incoming calls and route them to the appropriate agencies. The emergency system officially was launched Jan. 15, but it had been in "an operational test mode" since November. The service covers all of Eaton County except for the Bellevue area and a tiny portion of Woodbury. The Eaton County 911 service picks up the Vermontville 726 exchange and overlaps into Barry County to pick up the Nashville 852 and Woodland 367 phone exchangees. Barry County voters last August ap­ proved a 911 system that is expected to be installed in three to five years. When that system becomes operational, Nashville and Woodland automatically will be switched to Barry County’s 911 program. Grief recovery program resumes Barry Community Hospice will resume its grief recovery program at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4, with a five-week series Monday nights. The program, open to anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one by death, is designed to develop skills of recovery from loss and achieving acceptance. Each session, sponsored by Barry Community Hospice, a United Way af­ filiate, is 1 !6 hours long. The programs are scheduled for Feb. 4. 11, 18 and 25 and March 4. There is no charge, but donations will be accepted. Hospice also is inviting the public to a special memorial service at 3 p.m. Sun­ day. Feb. 3, at Grace Lutheran Church. 239 E. North St., Hastings. For more information, call Barry Community Hospice at 948-8452. Yankee Springs camping fees up Fees for camping and outdoor center use will increase at the Yankee Springs State Park this summer. Camping fees for the season, from May 15 to Sept. 15, will be $12 per site per night. Outdoor center per-person, per-night fees will be $3. The fees, determined by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, help pay for the operation of and services pro­ vided by state parks. Officers elected for EMS Council Three Barry County Emergency Medical Services officers were elected at a meeting earlier this month of the EMS Council. Elected chair was Lori Bishop, a paramedic for the Hastings Ambulance Service. Rick Krouse, Barry County Fire Association Liaison, was lected vice chair and Berry Begerow, EMT Specialist for the Lake Odessa Am­ bulance Service, was elected secretary. Officers’ pay panel to meet The local Officers’ Compensation Commission meeting adjourned from Jan. 18 will meet again at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, in the City Council Chambers at Hastings City Hall. For more information, call the city clerk at 945-2468. Alumni group to meet Sunday The Hastings High School Alumni Association Board meeting will be held Sunday, Jan. 27, at 3 p.m. at the home of President Don and Dorothy Reid, 112 W. Grand St., Hastings. Light refreshments will be served following the meeting. Gypsy moth clinic set Area township, village and county of­ ficials are invited to a gypsy moth con­ trol workshop Thursday, Feb. 14, at the Kellogg Biological Station near Hickory Comers. Specialists from Michigan State University, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Michigan Department of Agriculture will present information about methods for dealing with gypsy moth outbreaks before they become serious. Experts say Michigan’s gypsy moth population is growing, and though it hasn’t reached serious levels in some parts of West Michigan, every county eventually will be faced with problems. Registration deadline is Feb. 7. For more information, call the Kellogg Biological Station extension office at 671-2412. Next Beat Street dance is Feb. 2 The next "Beat Street” dance for area young people ages 14 to 19, is scheduled for 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at the new Barry Expo Center. The dance, put together by Jack and Randy Bender first was held in November and a second took place late last month. The Benders said the future of the dances will depend on the response to February’s event. For more information, call 948-8398. Walk for Warmth slated for Feb. 16 The sixth annual “Walk for Warmth” in Barry County is planned for 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. Feb. 16, at the Free Methodist Church, 301 East State Road, Hastings. Proceeds from the fund-raiser, spon­ sored by the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan, will be used to help needy people heat their homes over the winter. Registration for the walk will be at 9 a.m. Feb. 16. The one- or three-mile fixed routes will lake the walkers through downtown and it will include a warming station at the Hastings office of the CAA, 107 SoJth Jefferson St. Pledge sheets for all participants are available at the CAA office, the Hastings Public Library and Great Lakes Bancorp office. For more information, call the local CAA office at 948-8742. Habitat seeks land donations Habitat for Humanity in Barry County is seeking donations to enhance plans for building decent homes for people living in sub-standard conditions. The local chapter of Habitat, formed in 1988, is looking for a lot in Hastings, where it hopes to get a foundation prepared in mid-April. Donations to Habitat for Humanity are tax deductible. Zolton Ferency was one of the first guest speakers to appear at the First Friday Lunch and Learn series when it started in 1989. Ferency, shown here with former Barry County Democratic Party Chairman Robert Dwyer (left), talked about the problems of modem crime In a session in July of that year. Ferency to return to First Friday Zolton Ferency, who was one of the earliest featured speakers at the First Friday Lunch and Learn series, will return to Hastings Feb. 1 to talk about the situation in the Middle East. Ferency, professor of criminal justice at Michigan State University, also may talk about some key state issues, such as legislators’ pay raises. He is the attorney representing State Senator Jack Welborn seeking to block the salary increases for members of the Michigan Legislature. A former chairman of the State Democratic Party, Ferency was a candidate for governor in 1966 and he was a state senate hopeful in 1988. He spoke to the "Lunch and Learn” crowd on July 7, 1989, about the criminal justice system and about how drugs presented the biggest challenge. The original First Friday program took place only two months earlier, when State Rep. Lynn Jondahl ✓ talked about school finance reform campaigns. The Lunch and Learn series, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, is held the first Friday of each month at Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Jefferson and Green streets in Hastings. The program usually begins at 12:05 p.m. and concludes at about 12:55 for those who need to get back to work. The sessions are open to the public free of charge. Those attending can bring their own lunches. The Democrats will provide coffee and tea. Compromise on burning ordinance OK’d in Lake Odessa by Shelly Sulser Suff Writer LAKE ODESSA - The Lake Odessa Village Council apparently has resolved a four-month debate on its existing burning ordinance, sparked by the parents of a young asthma victim last October. Todd and Joanna Lake first petitioned the council to repeal all outside burning in the village, with the exception of recreational fires. The council was also asked by residents preferring the existing burning regulations to leave well enough alone. However, council voted 5-2 Jan. 14 in favor of a compromise recommendation by a special committee. The solution will be to change the ordinance to ban all trash burning in the vil­ lage and to allow current leaf burning restrictions to remain intact "The committee feels that although this plan does not please everyone, that with cit­ izen cooperation, better communication, and improved enforcement procedures that the burning issue will be improved under this plan," said Village President Steve Garlinger. In addition to the ordinance revision, the committee also decided to ask village administrators to "begin looking for new sites and other alternatives to leaf disposal. The ever-changing DNR and EPA regulations may one day dictate much stricter guidelines than current or pending state and local regulations. We may find our village in a state-mandated situation of no burning and a closed dump site." Garlinger further urged the council to place emphasis on encouraging people to try to use alternatives to burning brush and leaves by continuing their current pick-up procedure. "The committee also asks the police department to implement an enforcement plan using committee recommendations and the means provided by ordinance to fchsureihat the ordinance changes will be administered consistently and fairly," said Garlinger. "Lastly, the committee would ask council, administration and staff to use to the best of their ability any and all forms of normal communication methods to inform the public of the change." Garlinger and council member Steve Secor cast the only dissenting votes, though neither offered an opinion during council discussion. Secor said later, however, that the ordinance should instead contain further restrictions regarding leaf burning. "I’m in favor of being a bit more restrictive in terms of the ordinance," said Secor. Barry Commissioner named Area Agency on Aging head Orvin Moore, Barry County Commissioner of District Four, has been elected to serve a two-year term as president of the Area Agency on Aging (AAA), formerly called Southcentral Michigan Commission on Aging. The youngest president in the agency’s his­ tory, Moore, born in 1951, represents Carlton, Woodland and Castleton townships, except for a small portion of the village of Nashville, on the County Board. In his role as president of AAA, Moore heads a policy making board of 26 people who represent not only Barry County, but Calhoun, Kalamazoo, Branch and St. Joseph counties. The Area Agency on Aging, under the um­ brella of the Older Americans Act, adminis­ ters in-home, community-based and access services to senior citizens 60 years of age and older in the five counties. AAA board members are appointed by each of the county boards and, by law, the major­ ity must be senior citizens. "While I am genuinely flattered and honored that the board has entrusted me with this enormous responsibility, I am concerned about pending federal and state budget reduc­ tions. I am especially concerned about the complete reorganization of state government," Moore said. "Every day I pick up the newspaper and our new governor is cutting, reducing or eliminating various departments of state government," he said. "I personally have no objections with this action, especially in view of Michigan’s massive deficit...! am concerned where the axe will fall. Moore said he has been told to expect a 9.2 percent reduction in funding for senior citi­ zens by the new state government leaders. "A recent survey of states surrounding Michigan shows that Michigan ranks near the bottom in state expenditures on services for the elderly. Half of the states surrounding Michigan spend at least twice as much per Orvin Moore senior while Pennsylvania spends six times more than Michigan," Moore said. Dr. Joseph Ham, executive director of the Area Agency, said he agrees with Moore. "In the 1960s and early 1970s, Michigan was widely rec-ognized as a leader in develop­ ing progressive programs to meet the needs of our seniors," Ham said. "We have already experienced funding cuts in state and federal funding each of the past three years and certainly have not had a significant increase in Older Americans Act funding in more than 10 years,” he said. Nationwide, there are 670 Area Agencies on Aging. Michigan has 14 A A As, each serving 3 specific geographic area. The agency serving Barry County was formed in 1974. These agencies receive a combination of federal and state funds to establish and coordi­ nate a wide range of services on behalf of the elderly. The services may include adult day care, congregate and home delivered meals, home health services, homemaker or home chore services and respite and legal services. "I think we’ve invested a great deal of time, effort and money to build an elaborate aging network to respond to the growing needs of seniors in Michigan," Moore said. "While I realize we all may have to make some sacri­ fices, I would hate to see massive reductions that would have a negative impact on Michigan's elderly. "The new administration wants to reduce the size of state government. Well, that's fine. I'm all for that. But we must be cau­ tious," he said. "The Reagan Administration did a lot of cutting and deregulating of re­ gional, regulatory agencies. The American people have suffered as a result, just look at the S & L situation.Jook at banks in Rhode Island," Moore continued. "I value the Area Agency on Aging and I support the concept of the Older Americans Act," said the two-term Barry County Board Commissioner. "What happens now could very well impact the next generation of senior citizens. I simply urge caution," said Moore. He and his wife, Nancy, reside in Nashville and have three children. Send... The BANNER to a friend! It makes the IDEAL GIFT SUGGESTION �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 24, 1991 — Page 3 SCHOOLS... Signs of the times... continued from page 1 Advanced placement classes also have been a significant advance for the area’s school system, said BeBeau. "Students can now take classes in high school that count toward college credit.” he said. “We have students achieving at very high levels because the advanced classes de­ mand that the students achieve at high levels." The emphasis on math, science and com­ puters has also increased, said BeBeau. “The technology used in education is really changing the schools." he said. "There are much higher expectations in the areas of com­ puters, science and electronics than there used to be." While interest in science and technology has increased over the years, interest in social studies and humanities has waned, according to BeBeau. ' “It’s a balance thing," he said. "There has been a shift of focus; interest in social sciences declined as interest in physical, biological and computer science increased. “I was involved in teaching social studies and a variety of courses in world history and culture during the late 60s and early 70s," said BeBeau. “There was a real emphasis on those topics and.people were more socially minded." While many people view that era as one of social rebellion, BeBeau said it was a great time to be a social studies teacher. "So many people were concerned about social issues then, those were the glory days for teaching about world culture,” he said. “Those were exciting days for me; students were so keenly interested in world topics." BeBeau said there are signs that interest in social sciences may be on the rise once again. “There is greater emphasis on foreign language as a requirement at universities,” he said. "When that happens it (interest in social sciences) may come back to the high schools because language is closely tied to interest in different cultures.” BeBeau said that while a renewed interest in ocher cultures may be prompted by the inter­ national marketplace of most businesses to­ day, he hopes that people study social sciences for more than materialistic reasons. “I hope they do it for reasons other than dollars and cents tied to it,” he said. “I hope they do just because it makes them better peo­ ple, more sensitive and more informed about political issues and so forth.” More people should look at education ns a means to increase their understanding and enriching themselves, BeBeau said. “I look at social sciences as a way to create better people,” he said. “I once taught a humanities class and I told my students, ’Humanities may not make a person a better plumber, but will make a plumber a better person.”’ In other business at Monday night's meeting, the school board: — Accepted the announcement of the retirement of 16-year fop(l. service veteran Ruth Dahlman. — Recieved certificates for School Board Appreciation Week. — Approved course additions, changes and deletions in the high school program as sub­ mitted during the December meeting of the board. — Approved “in principle" the Hastings Middle School choir’s proposed travel study trip to Nashville, Tenn., March 21-24. - Accepted personnel reports containing notification of the reassignment of middle school custodian Don Converse to the high school and high school custodian Paul McClurkin to another shift and the return of bus driver Nora Peak from an unpaid leave of absence. — Approved the wage scale and benefits (retroactive to July 1, 1990) for the three ad­ ministration office secretaries. — Amended its 1990-91 athletic admission price schedule so there will be no charge for admission to Hastings High School baseball, softball and track contests (excluding invitationals and tournaments) for the 1991 spring season. — Accepted a gift of S108 from the Hastings Athletic Boosters to be used to buy equipment for the middle school athletic program. — Approved a request for non-resident stu­ dent Chad Watson to continue attending Hastings High School to complete the 1990-91 school year. The tuition fee was waived as Watson was present for the Fourth Friday count and the school has received state aid to cover his expenses. — Announced that the next regular meeting of the board would be at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18, in the vocal music room of the mid­ dle school. As war began last week in the Persian Gulf, uC.. sntary on the issue could be seen around the village of Middleville with these signs, some sup­ porting the decision to go to war and some seeking a peaceful resolution. Of course, that may be what America is all about, the promotion of a free ex­ change of ideas and opinions. Ploy to get out ofjail backfires Inmate charged in Calif, murder by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer Calvin Bernard Ingram faced a possible life sentence in a Michigan prison when he tried an unusual ploy to get out of jail free. He confessed to a murder. Arrested in November on charges of rob­ bing a Johnstown Township man, Ingram, who has several previous felony convictions, was in the Barry County Jail awaiting trial when he hit upon the scheme to exchange a potentially lengthy Michigan prison sentence for a possible shorter term on the West Coast. The 47-year-old Battle Creek resident wrote a letter to Barry County Jail Administrator Dan Dipert, confessing to a 16-year-old mur­ der and robbery in Hollywood, Calif. The confession turned out to be true, and Ingram was charged last week in California with the 1974 stabbing of a middle-aged shopkeeper. COUNTY.,.continued from page 1 fault for appointing them or anything like that But. I guess I get the feeling that some people's attitude when they are appointed is that 'no one can touch me and I'm going to do what I dam well please.' "I think it would be a mistake to keep ap­ pointing them. I pretty much trust the voters in Barry County. I think they made pretty good choices. I think they made good choices in tire County Commission. While I never come away from here completely satisfied or 100 percent, at least you all listen and you look into things. You're reasonable in my eyes and I appreciate it and the people of Barry County appreciate it. You can't satisfy everybody all of the time," he said. McKelvey said several business people had contacted him Monday "and most of their feelings seemed to be pretty much that they certainly wouldn't want this (limited snow removal policy) to happen another year... Now they’ve got a year to plan for next win­ ter and a lot of people feel that this better not happen another year." County Road Engineer-Manager Jack Kineman said last week that the Road Commission is using its best judgement, un­ der the circumstances of a financially strained budget. "I think it would be a mistake to keep appointing them. I pretty much trust the voters in Barry County. I think they made pretty good choices. I think they made good choices in the County Commission." Frank Mix Revenues the Road Commission receives from Michigan's weight and gas taxes have not increased since 1984 and its expenses have increased because of inflation and man­ dated programs, he has said. Joan Huh?, who lives at the south end of Gun Lake on Marsh Road, attended Tuesday’s County Board meeting to express displeasure with the snow removal policy. Hulst said she can't come to shop in Hastings on weekends if the roads aren’t plowed, forcing her to go to either Kalamazoo or Grand Rapids. Authorities were surprised Ingram con­ fessed to committing a nearly forgotten crime for which he never was suspected. But Detec­ tive Sgt. Ken DeMott of the Barry County Sheriff Department thinks Ingram gambled he would be shipped out immediately to Cal­ ifornia, where a sentence for murder in Los Angeles would be shorter than a sentence for unarmed robbery in Barry County. "I think he tried to pull a fast one," De­ Mott said. "I think he thought if he went to California, he could get a 10-to 15-year sen­ tence and be out in seven or eight years." Police also believe Ingram intended to im­ plicate a Battle Creek woman in the murder. But the plan backfired. Authorities in Michigan and California have decided Ingram will have his day in court here before he is extradited to California to face charges there. And a preliminary investigation led police to conclude Ingram’s former girlfriend was not involved in the murder. She also asked commissioners about their personal feelings about the policy. ”1 strongly oppose the new policy of no overtime plowing." said McKelvey. "I’m certainly opposed to their program. I think we should have our roads plowed, said Commissioner Ethel Boze. "I never was in favor of them not plow­ ing," Commissioner Rae M. Hoare said. Commissioner Orvin Moore said plowed roads are "more convenient" and noted that two neighboring counties didn’t plow until Saturday afternoon or late Saturday after the Jan. 11 snowfall. Smith did not comment and commissioners Marjorie Radant and Robert Wenger were absent Mix said Wednesday that there are 2 1/2 times more accidents in the winter in Barry County, according to statistics he said he re­ ceived from the Michigan State Police, and he fears that might increase if snow plowing isn': done when it's needed. There were 2,382 accidents in Barry County in 1989, the latest statistics available, he said. A breakdown shows, 241 accidents in January, 1989; 205 in Feb, 162 in March, 133 in April, 142 in May, 162 in June, 119 in July, 144 in August, 161 in September, 241 in October, 356 in November and 316 in December, he said. Calvin Bernard Ingram So Ingram remains lodged in the Barry County Jail, facing trial April I on charges of unarmed robbery, entry without breaking, larceny and possession of stolen property. If convicted of either of the charges in Barry County or in California, Ingram faces a pos­ sible life term in prison. Because the Hollywood murder was com­ mitted before capital punishment was rein­ stated in California, Ingram does not face the death penalty there. The unsolved murder case broke Jan. 7 when Barry County Detective Sgt. Ken De­ Mott called the Los Angeles Police Depart­ ment to check out Ingram's story. "He named in his letter the victim's name," DeMott said. "When I checked with LAPD, they did in fact have an unsolved homicide that occurred in 1974 with this victim's name.” "He was able to provide enough details to convince the LAPD officers to come to Michigan and interview him," DeMott said. "He said the victim was handicapped, that he had an artificial leg, and in fact the victim did have a wooden leg." Two homicide detectives from Los Angeles flew to Michigan Jan. 10 and met with De­ Mott and Ingram. In interviews with police, Ingram said he killed the victim, Frank Brewer, in a fight over money Brewer al­ legedly owed Ingram’s girlfriend for her ser­ vices as a prostitute. Ingram also intended to steal a gun he knew Brewer kept in his second-hand store on Western Avenue in Hollywood. When Brewer refused to pay the money In­ gram claimed he owed, the two fought. In­ gram said he stabbed the man several times, took cash and credit cards from the victim and left. Police in Hollywood discovered Brewer's body later in the day but were unable to lo­ cate the site of the murder. All police could do was follow the pattern of illegal purchases made on the victim’s stolen credit cards. "LAPD was able to trace those credit card purchases all the way from California to Bat­ tle Creek,” DeMott said. "But they didn't have any idea who was using the credit cards, and that was where the credit card trail stopped." Police eventually developed an artist's drawing of the suspect, but never caught up to him. "LAPD had a composite of who was using the credit card that was the spitting image of Calvin," DeMott said. In the case that led to Ingram's arrest by Michigan State Police in November, Ingram is alleged to have illegally entered a home in the 15000 block of Wabascon Road Road and to demanding money from a resident there. State Police said Ingram was unarmed, but threatened the resident during the July 1990 incident. Ingram also took jewelry, cameras and a gun from the building. Ingram previously was charged with murder and armed robbery after stabbing a taxicab driver in Battle Creek in 1973. Ingram fled to California, where he said he murdered Brewer in 1974 and later returned to Michigan. Police arrested Ingram for the first murder after his return, and Ingram was convicted of armed robbery and unlawful killing and sen­ tenced to 10 to 15 years in prison. Faced with the prospect that Ingram could be sentenced to a life term in a Michigan prison, California authorities considered not charging Ingram for Brewer's murder - until they talked with his 74-year-old widow, who asked police to pursue the case. "Basically she wants her husband to have his day in court in California," DeMott said. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 24, 1991 Viewpoints Chamber director's appointment overdue The news last week that the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce has hired a full-time director is most welcome. Penny L. Diehl succeeds Jill Turner, who left the post last May to devote more time to her antique shop. The chamber had been without a director for eight months, which is too long for such an important job. Indeed, one of the first goals new Chamber President Tom Kaufman mentioned at the beginning of the year was getting that position filled. A chamber of commerce is a vital part of any community. It helps facilitate, promotions for businesses and for the community itself. Without someone to coordinate the efforts consistently, the chamber's role and its assistance can be lacking. We in this business noticed a difference during the 1990 Summerfest and the Christmas parade. The chamber had a temporary acting director who did what she could, but a permanent, full-time head was needed to meet the demands of coordinating information and planning for such important events. Now that the full-time chamber director's post has been filled, we hope that we can look forward to the cooperation and service that we have come to expect And we hope the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce members now will see things get done that recently had to be put on the back burner. The new director seems to have extensive experience with professional and community activities. She is relatively new to the area, but perhaps she can bring some fresh perspectives. Welcome, Penny Diehl. And good luck in an important and very visible job. Let’s not forgetfreedom while we’re ‘over here’ The debate over whether we should go to war in the Persian Gulf at this point seems moot after the fighting began last week. The conflict with Iraq has been on most of our minds since "surgical strikes" and "SCUD missiles" have become household words. While we are glued to our television sets to get news from "over there" and hope for the best, we must be considerate of those among us who have loved ones serving in the Persian Gulf. We must not consider the conflict in the same way we view a sporting contest. There is much more at stake in war than simply winning and losing. While we sit in our comfortable homes, men and women and even children may be dying. Another thing we can do is continue our commitment to what we are told these men and women are fighting for -- our freedoms. One of the most precious of these freedoms we have is that of speech. Two sides seem to be waging wars of words and opinions in demonstrations here in the U.S. and in Barry County. The peace faction seems to want to portray the U.S. as wrongful aggressors while the patriotic faction seems to try to depict opposing views as unAmerican. One side says it supports our troops in a quest for victory. The other says it supports them in wanting them to come home. We must remember that both sides, in this country, have a right to express their views. If they don't, then the men and women "over there" indeed might die in vain. We must pledge, "over here," in Barry County, to be more tolerant of different points of view, no matter how obnoxious they may be. After all, the freedom to speak one's conscience is what distinguishes us from the dictatorships we oppose in battle. NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE Hastings Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1B56 published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President Stephen Jacobs Treasurer It would be nice to have a Jack Kennedy again I wish I could say "I remember Jack," but I can't. Not that anyone else under age 30 re­ members him either. But people over 40 like to talk about where they were and what they were doing on Nov. 22, 1963, when he waved his last wave and smiled his final broad Irish politician's smile to the cheering throngs in Dallas. I have a pretty good idea where I was and what I was up to when Walter Cronkite told a stunned world that President Kennedy was dead. I'm suppose that I, a 10-month old in­ fant, was either eating or sleeping, most likely the latter. It was 30 years ago Monday that John F. Kennedy gave a hopeful nation its first taste of Camelot when he stood to take the oath of office on the bright, sunny steps of the U.S. Capitol. After America's unofficial poet laureate, Robert Frost, delivered one of Ids best-loved poems - reworked especially for the presiden­ tial inaugural - Kennedy heralded in a new era in American history by asking his country­ men to do something for their fellow citi­ zens. It was a bold challenge, often repeated dur­ ing his 1960 campaign, when the junior sen­ ator from Massachusetts would stride up to a college rostrum and ask its students to give up a year or two of their lives to make their country, and the world, a better place to live. Thirty-four months later Kennedy was dead. It would make for delicious prose to add that Kennedy’s ideas died with him. But of course that wouldn't be true. Still, it is accu­ rate to say that three decades later the Ameri­ can public has been completely unable to re­ place the man who offered the idea of good people for good government for good people as a political maxim. Kennedy is remembered first because of his death, an event that history has conspiratorially used to turn an above-average president into a great president. A careful reading of history, however, hand makes it clear Kennedy does not deserve to be on the short list of presidential titans. Kennedy is remembered second because he was handsome young man with an equally handsome wife and family who ushered a new era of youth and vigor into the American po­ litical scene. But what Kennedy should be remembered most for is his vision - a vision of what Reporter’s Notes... by Jeff Kaczmarczyk America was and a vision of what it could be. Blessed with a fine intellect, a remarkable memory, a gift for witty repartee and an affa­ ble charm, Kennedy challenged each Ameri­ can to "be all that you can be" long before the armed services limited the idea to a fouryear hitch toting a rifle abroad. Kennedy praised government service and called the best and brightest of a young gener­ ation into what he clearly believed was a no­ ble pursuit - serving the country, thereby en­ riching the nation. In the words of Kennedy's former special assistant, Arthur Schlesinger Jr., Kennedy "sensed there were great reserves of idealism in the American people" and he had the gifts to tap into them. Kennedy was adventurous. He sensed intu­ itively that America's restless frontier instinct longed for a challenge - for the uphill battle, for the never-ending struggle, for the againstthe-odds, come-from-behind, do-or-die victory. Kennedy was decisive, when he was right and when he was wrong. He sent astronauts into space and armed conflict to the Bay of Pigs. He sent the flower of American youth overseas into the Peace Corps as well as into Vietnam. Kennedy knew how to communicate. The author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning book "Profiles in Courage" was legendary for his warmth and humor, for his ability to handle complex ideas, to articulate subtle details, to quote poetry and to tell a joke. In his 1978 best-seller, "The 100: A Rank­ ing of the Most Influential Persons in His­ tory,” author Michael H. Hart named Kennedy as one of the top 100, after Mohammed (first), Sir Isaac Newton (second) Jesus Christ (third), Albert Einstein (10th), Charles Darwin (17th) and Napoleon Bonaparte (34th). George Washington (27th) and Thomas Jefferson (70th) made the list, but Abraham Lincoln, Benjamin Franklin, Gandhi, Thomas Aquinas and Leonardo da Vinci didn't Hart included Kennedy (80th) on the list wedged between Voltaire, the leading figure of the French Enlightenment and Gregory Pincus, the inventor of the birth control pill - for one reason: Kennedy challenged America in May 1961 to go to the moon "before this decade is out." And America re­ sponded and took its first steps into outer space. Presidents since have offered slogans of "guns and butter" and "whip inflation now." Presidents have called the energy crisis the "moral equivalent of wzT and referred to the Soviet Union the ’’ *.vi’. empire." But no other saying has touched the Ameri­ can psyche like Kennedy’s "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." Since Kennedy's death, the great American popularity contest known as the presidential election has given the nation men who were superior communicators (Reagan), better thinkers (Carter), more adroit diplomats (Nixon), and more successful legislative lead­ ers (Johnson). President Ford (a University of Michigan graduate) was a better athlete, and President Bush (a Yale man, whose father was a U.S. senator) has a loftier pedigree than Kennedy (a. Harvard graduate, whose father was an ambassador). Kennedy may not have been the best ever to sit in the Oval Office, but be had all of the skills to look, think, act and be presidential. On the other hand, thinking people did not believe Reagan, and no one felt good about Carter. Ford offered no inspiration, and Bush delivers no explanation. No one liked John­ son and absolutely no one trusted Nixon. Kennedy was believed, trusted and respected both by his supporters and by his detractors. Sometime this summer or fall the 1992 presidential race will open. It would be nice to have a candidate like Jack again. The question ‘why fight?’ must be asked To the Editor: I would like to commend Jeff Kaczmarczyk for a very insightful column in the Jan. 17 Banner. In asking why we should be fighting a war in 'he Middle East, Jeff asked perhaps the most fundamental question. It strikes me the American people have not asked why enough times in the past decade. We did not ask why in Grenada, we did not ask why in Panama. We lost too many men and spent too many billions of dollars and then proclaimed great victories, but what did we win? What did we win in Grenada? We lost a dozen or so young men, bombed a facility for the mentally impaired and then spent millions of dollars to finish building an airfield we con­ demned Russia for starting. Did we do better in Panama? We lost 24 young men, estimates range as high as 4,000 dead Panamanian civilians. Many thousands are still homeless. The government we install­ ed is scarcely better than the clown we depos­ ed. It cost us billions of dollars to catch a crook that we’ve fed for a year and eventually will let go because our government will be too embarrassed to actually try him. Now it’s only fair to ask why we’re fighting in the Middle East. Are we fighting for oil, for jobs, for democracy and freedom? Cer­ tainly not the latter, because it does not exist in either Kuwait or Saudi Arabia. A recent ar­ ticle in Time magazine told of a female Navy lieutenant who, even though she wore a con­ ventional Saudi robe, was harrassed when shopping because she had not covered her face. Are we fighting for that kind of religious zealotry? There is little doubt that we will be the eventual victors in this war, but, what will we win? We will have spent more billions of Public Opinion; Letters dollars that we did not have to start with. We will have to borrow it from Japan and Ger­ many while we protect their oil supply. One can only guess how many lives it will cost, perhaps many thousands. Docs anyone think this will bring stability to a region of the world that has warred constantly since the beginning of time? In conclusion, this was an Arab problem that should have been settled by Arabs. If there had been Arab unity asking for help, it should have come from the U.N. I realize that our President wants to look decisive. It is unfortunate, however, that he jumped into this so precipitously. Then threatened and blustered himself into a corner our armed forces have to fight their way out of. Carl Mcllvain Hastings Cuts in arts hurt people they serve To the Editor: Last week, Gov. Engler froze all Michigan Council for the Arts funds, including grant money already awarded but not disbursed. The local arts organization, the Thomapple Arts Council, will lose $2,000 immediately, and another $2,000 to $3,000 in grants later in the year, directly because of this action. Those later grants would have come from the Touring Arts Agency, an MCA branch. We compete with other arts groups for them and they have supported performances by die Grand Rapids Symphony, the Gilliard Brass Ensemble and the Fontana Society. We have also received Arts Organization support money for our general programming, including puppet workshops, performances by young people and local musicians, the “Arts Alive” festival, art appreciation presentations in the schools, scholarships to summer fine art camps and classes. Michigan Council for the Arts also funded the ceramic murals recently completed by the students at Delton-Kellogg and Central schools, under the direction of Lori Dunn. If the arts an* important to you as part of the development of individual talent and creativi­ ty, enhance your quality of life, and you believe the State should help support them, please contact Sen. Jack Welborn, Rep. Bob Bender and Gov. Engler to voice your displeasure with this move. It is not the arts organizations that will suf­ fer, but, ultimately, you, the citizens of the state, whom they serve. Sincerely, Kathleen Crane, President Thomapple Arts Council Area high school students asked: How do you feel about the war? The U.S. last week went to war with Iraq after the Jan. 15 United Nations deadline for Saddam Hussein to get out of Kuwait passed. How do you feel about the U.S. getting in­ volved in war in the Middle East? John Jacobs Vice President Frederic Jacobs Secretary Newsroom David T. Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Todd Tubergen (Soorts Editor) Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Sue Hinckley Sandra Ponsetto Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 5:30p.m.: Saturday 8 a.m. - noon. Larry Seymour (Sales Manager) Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Phyllis Bowers Subscription Rates: S13 per year in Barry County S15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) Trade Smith, Middleville: Brian Marcukaitis, Middleville: Karen McCrath. Middleville: Donna Dixon, Woodland: Trisha Kruger, Woodland: Bob Kelley, Woodland: “I don’t really unders­ tand it. But I really don’t want any blood shed over this. It’s kind of stupid, 1 think.” *‘I think it’s right that we’re over there. Iraq shouldn’t have invaded Kuwait. I think the people of America should stand behind our soldiers and not protest against them.” “I very much support the service men over there, but I don’t support the reason why they are there.” ‘T think we need to go and stop him (Hussein). We don’t know what he would do next. People over there are really brave.” “I think it’s kind of stupid that we’re going to war. I think we could have worked it out before we had to fight.” “I never thought there would be a war. When it comes down to it, I think it’s a war we need so the world can still work together to solve a pro­ blem like this.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 24, 1991 — Page 5 1.1‘lll'l'S Local financial institutions are safe To the Editor: The public appears once again to be con­ cerned with financial institutions. This concern comes from media coverage of events like the savings and loan failures; the merger of the FSLIC into the FDIC; the taxpayers' cost of the S&L bailout; the government takeover of some failing banks; the closing of almost 50 Rhode Island banks, S&Ls and credit unions; and the closing of RISDIC, a private insurer of financial institutions. The concerns are justified and those con­ cerns should be expressed to your local institutions. I am certain that all financial institutions in Barry County are in good condition. If you were in Texas, California or Rhode Island, your concerns could turn to fear, but locally those types of problems do not exist. You can ask your local institution for infor­ mation concerning the safety of your funds. Ask to see a financial statement to check equi­ ty of capital levels. You can also ask an of­ ficial about the types of investments. Junk bonds and multi-million dollar development loans have been problems. Most important, ask if they are insured by the federal govern­ ment (either the FDIC or the NCUA). This should lessen your concerns. In addition to the general public, it now seems that our lawmakers in Washington are running scared. Because of the S&L bailout and remarks by FDIC chairman William Seidman, new laws, bills, and studies are happen­ ing daily. As is usual in Washington, bigger is better. Lawmakers want to lump all financial institu­ tions into one bag so that one giant regulatory agency can be created. That means eliminating the OTC, NCUA, FDIC, and NCUSIF and creating one massive bureaucracy. I manage a local credit union. We are safe and -ound. The NCUSIF is well capitalized and credit unions do not need the government fixing a system that most assuredly is not broken! My point is that it is OK to be concerned, but direct those concerns to your individual financial institution for information and reassurance. Barney L. Hutchins Thomapple Valley Community Credit Union Hastings Someone may get killed on county roads To the Editor: A lot of county citizens I have talked to and I believe Chairman Ted McKelvey and the other county board members should be look­ ing for a new Road Comission manager. We feel he isn’t capable of scheduling his men. Did he ever hear of advanced weather reports? They are on the weather scanner 24 hours a day and they give advance weather conditions. The week-end of Jan. 12 and 13, we had a snow fall of several inches, plus before it started snowing, we had freezing rain underneath all of this snow. The county roads stayed this way over the week end! Sooner or later somebody is going to get killed just because a man isn’t able to handle his job! I believe it is time the postal service and the school system speak up on the conditions of our rural roads here in Barry County. To the Editor: In the first week of January, I saw on two different days snowplows go by my place three times in one day. They were plowing snow when there was no snow to plow. On Thursday of the second week, three times a plow went by my place when there was no snow to plow. Then a couple of days ago, when there was nothing but a little bit of slush, here they went again. But. get this. They haveput^pn enough salt to last for the rest of the'winter. And if we don’t get any more snow.’there'will be enough salt to start next winter with. At about 2 p.m. today (Jan. 18), I saw a County road truck cruising down the road do ing nothing. If these Barry County Republicans had so- meone working on the farm for them, I am sure they would find more efficient ways to spend their own money, than just to throw away the taxpayers’ money to try and prove a point. Thank God I only have a mile to go and I am in Calhoun County, where the roads are always open and maintained. I hope there will be a way to gel rid of the Road Commission we have and get someone who will listen to reason. Then maybe by staying home when there is no snow to plow, they can give us roads that are open when there is a snowstorm. This is the time to add salt — about one-20th of what they have been putting on the roadway would be plenty. Sincerely, Floyd L. Miller Bellevue A poem about worthwhile giving To the Editor: I love the letters to the editor in the paper, and the different points of view. Many worthwhile organizations ask for a donation nowadays and a person can not give to all. I found a verse in a 1899 school book that describes the problem, and I would like to share it with you: A Big Bite Mama gave our Nelly an apple. So round and big and red; It seemed beside dainty wee Nelly to almost eclipse here head. Beside her young Neddy was standing — and Neddy loves apples too. “Ah, Nelly,” said Neddy, “give brother a bite of your apple, ah do!” /umbWdv...Mark D. Christensen of Edward D. Jones & Co. Harold Frazier 7208 N. Ave., Hastings, Mich. Plowing should be done when needed Dear Nelly held out the big apple; Ned opened his mouth very wide — So wide that the startled red apple could, almost, have gone inside. And oh! What a bite he gave it! The apple looked small, I declare. When Ned gave it back to his sister. Leaving that big bite there. Poor Nelly looked frightened a moment. Then a thought made her face grow bright; "Here. Ned. you can take the apple — I’d rather have the bite!" I hope this is not too long. Sincerely. Preston Campbell Hastings Write us a Letter! a H£~aSJinflS Ba.nner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subiects of Himm general interest. The following guidelines^e^Xtabffio Ce™ •Make your letter brief and Io the point. •Letters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted ««. “n? “ Bh” Old standards are often best Have you ever watched children in an ice cream parlor? Even with dozens of flavors to choose from, they often select the old stan­ dards, such as vanilla or chocolate. Occa­ sionally, a child may venture into the unknown, trying some exotic new flavor. More often than not, he or she regrets it. Investors face much the same challenge when selecting from among the more than 3,000 mutual funds that are available. Now and then with an exciting name or unique twist lures us away from those with track records of performance. And, like the curious child, we often regret it. It was this ice-cream parlor analogy that drew me to an Octobw 1990 Changing Times article about the mutual fund “Hall of Shame,” which is fill! oi growth funds that didn’t grow, market timers whose timing was all wrong, and gold funds that lost their luster. Most of these disappointing records belong to small funds with limited, or no. investment records. As performance declines, or never slants, no new money comes in. The funds’ assets shrink along with their chances for recovery. Here are a few examples: One "developing growth fund" grew 6 per­ cent during a five-year period when other funds were averaging gains of 120 percent or more. Regardless, this loser still paid more than $9 million in commissions to its sales force. Remember, the cost of operating a mutual fund continues even if it isn’t making money. There’s another horror story about a small­ company fund that had too much turnover and poor stock picking. The fund now bills itself as a tax shelter and boasts SI.6 million in tax losses that are carried forward. That means shareholders won't be taxed on the next SI.6 million of capital gains distributed. What gains? The fund’s total five-year return was only 3.9 percent. Then, there was a gold fund that missed every market cycle and lost 18.7 percent in five years; a special fund designed to follow corporate raiders that, in the process, turned every dollar invested into 70 cents; and a fund that was composed, almost exclusively, of South African mining shares. This occurred at such as inopportune time that it lost 43 percent of its value after Dec. 3, 1987, the lowest point in the U.S. stock market since the Oc­ tober ’87 market crash. These examples are not cited to scare you from investing in mutual funds. They simply illustrate the hazards of making sizable in­ vestments into unknown mutual funds manag­ ed by untried professionals. All of these in­ vestment debacles violated one or more of the principles embraced by successful mutual fund managers. The lessons learned here can be invaluable. Get professional guidance; study management results; understand risk; know the fund’s ob­ jective; diversify; and, of course, don’t invest too heavily in a fund whose track record is un­ proven. Remember the story about the chicken and the ice cream — it’s wiser to sam­ ple a new flavor before you buy a whole cone. — STOCKS — The following prices are close of business last Reported changes are from ious week. Company Close AT&T ' 30s/. Ameritech 65 Anheuser-Busch 437> Chrysler 12’/. Clark Equipment 25 29’/. CMS Energy Coca Cola 47’/. Dow Chemical 47’/. Exxon 50’/. Family Dollar 12’/. Ford 26s/. General Motors 32’/. Great Lakes Bancorp 87. Hastings Mfg. 35’/. IBM 117’/. JCPenney 46’/. Johnson & Johnson 71’/. Kmart 28’/. Kellogg Company 787. McDonald's 28s/. Sears 26 Southeast Mich. Gas 14’/. Spartan Motors 47. Upjohn 367. 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(AP) _ Conservative scholars at the Hoover Institute praised the massive air attack against Baghdad as a brilliant military maneuver, but one local peace organizer called the action "probably the most serious mistake any U.S. president has ever made.” Military and political experts at the Hoover Institution on War, Revolution and Peace said Thursday that American troops appear to have carried out a textbook attack, both in method and in execution. "If you’re going to punch a «uy out and then pulverize him, it's best to do that in the dark," said Angelo Codevilla, a Hoover senior research fellow. Don Abenheim, a military historian and Hoover visiting scholar, said the awesome offensive air attack compares only to the aerial bombardments of Vietnam in 1972. "The destructive power of the American weapon is far more powerful than it was in Vietnam," he said. "Now one can bring a tornado or fire, a whirlwind attack. In some ways this will be the biggest war since World War II." The region’s flat and vast desert terrain will allow America's war planes to perform at the height of their capabilities, said Codevilla. Both Codevilla and Abenheim agreed that the United States will likely have to launch a ground assault to rid oil-rich Kuwait of Iraqi forces. "What ultimately will decide this is people," said Abenheim, who expects the war to last two months. 'No doubt certain technology and certain tactics are important. In this case, the human element will be decisive." The scholars said the United States must push Iraq from Kuwait and also get rid of Saddam Hussein. If Hussein lives, Codevilla said, "We risk making him a martyr-hero like Britain and France did to (Gamal Abdel) Nasser in Egypt in 1956." Paul George, director of the Peninsula Peace Center in Palo Alto, immediately began organizing a protest rally in front of Palo Alto Civic Center plaza when he heard news of the attack. "This is the opening round of the post­ Cold War era during which the United States will be flexing its muscles around the world," George said. "It's the absolutely wrong direction we should be going in and I wholeheartedly condemn it "George Bush has probably made the most serious mistake any U.S. president has every made,” he said. CALL NOW FOR FREE ESTIMATES & LIST OF OUR CUSTOMERS IN YOUR AREA NOTICE ABSENTEE BALLOTS SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION FEBRUARY 18, 1991 Conservative scholars laud air attacks on Iraq Reach your local market PRIOR to the WEEKEND by advertising in...The HASTINGS BANNER Call us at...948-8051 and have an advertising representative assist you with your message. B-DRY 9126 East DE Av-Rlchland, Ml SYSTEM 1-800-237-2379 Certified Nursing Assistant CLASS Earn S200 upon successful completition of a two week training period Ex­ cellent opportunity for individuals who are interested in the nursing field. 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An American flag brought home from Germany by the Michael Wiley, the son of Vlklng-Tyden employee Joyce Wiley, is prominately displayed in shop. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Since Operation Desert Storm began last week, employees at Viking-Tyden Corp- have pulled together to support co-workers and family members serving in the Persian Gulf. One example is a 10xl8-foot flag that dominates one wall of the Tyden plant. Others are boxes filled with snacks, toiletries, play­ ing cards, pens and paper piling up in an unus­ ed office, waiting to be shipped to the troops. “A lot of us have beer ‘family’ for a long time. If something happens to one (employee), it happens to the others in one way or another," said Tyden Floor Super­ visor Bill Miller. “We’ve had an outpouring of love and friendship since this started." The four employees who have family members serving in the Persian Gulf said they appreciate the support shown by their co­ workers. “I was real low last Thursday, and then they started this,” said Joyce Riley, indicated the boxes overflowing with items collected for the troops. Joyce’s son, Marine Sgt. Michael Wiley, gave her the large flag, which now hangs on the wall of the shop where she works. Wiley’s son had been stationed in Munich as an embassy guard for the last year and a 8 ATTEND SERVICES - GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Hastings Area HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church Streets, Philip L. Brown, Pastor, Samuel D. Price, Director Christian Education and Youth. Church Phone 945-9574. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Marning Worship 8:30 a.m. and 11:0) a.m. (nursery attendant). Middle High Youth, 5 p.m. and Senior High Youth 6 p.m. Barrier free building with elevator to ail floors. 3roodcasl of worship service over WBCH AM-FM st 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Jan. 27 - Farewell Coffee Fellowship Time for Sam Price from !C:00 to 11:00 a.m. — friends and acquain­ tances are invited to attend to per­ sonally wish Sam and Sue th: very best for the future .— a bask !t will be provided for cars and well wishes. Monday — Children's choir rehearsal 3:00 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday Narcotics Anomyous 12:00 noon. Wednesday — Al-Anon 12-30 p.m. Thursday Bell Choir rehearsal 6:30 p.n. and Chancel Choir rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 - Co-Depe idents Anonymous 9:00 a.m.; 4-H Science Project/Program 10:00 a.m. — call 948-4862 for info and registiation. NOTE: TIk Barry County Ch Titian School Chili Supper pervious ly an­ nounced for Friday. Jan. 25, is cancelled —- will be rescheduled. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings. Michigan. G. Kent Keller, Pastor. Eileen Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday, Jan. 27 9:30 and 11:00 Morning Worship Services. Nursery provided. Eroad­ cast of this service over W3CHAM and FM; 9:50 Church School Classes for all ages; 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Dining Room; 4:30 Junior High Youth Fellowship; 5:30 Senior High Y >uth Fellowship. Monday. Jan. 28 - 7:30 Mission Committee meeting. Wednesday, Jan. 30 - Chancel Choir rehearsal. Friday. Feb. 1 9:15 Circle 2. meeting in the lounge. OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK CATHOLIC CHURCH. 6547 Lackey Rd.. Lacey. Mass: Sunday 8:30 a.m. 239 E. North St., Michael Anton, Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday, CHURCH OF THE Jan. 27 - 8:00 Worship; 9:15 NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ Church School (all ages); 10:30 way. James Lcitznun Pastor. Sun­ Worship; AA1 Branch after. Thurs­ day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday day, Jan. 24 - 1:00 Ruth Circle; School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning 7:30 Ad. Choir; 8:00 AA. Satur­ Worship Service; b:00 p.m. Even­ day, Jan. 26 - 9:30 Conf. 7; ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. 1:00-5:00 Stephen; 1:30 Ret. Plan. Services for Adults, Teens and Comm.; 6:00-8:00 YG Chili Sup­ Children. per. Monday. Jan. 28 • 6:00 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 Positive Parenting. Tuesday, Jan. E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 29 9:30 Wordwatchers; 3:00 948-80CM James R Barrett, Asst. Choir School. Wednesday. Jan. 30 Pastor. Sunday Services:'Sunday - 2:00-5:00 Organ St.; 7:00 Ad. School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all Members. ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship FIRST CHURCH OF GOD, 1330 Service, Jr. Church up to 4th N. Broadway. Rev. Daniel Whalen. Grade; 6:00. Evening Service. Phone 945-3151 Parsonage, Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; 945-3195 Church. Where a Chris­ 7:00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman tian experience makes you a Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Pryer member, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir 10:45 a.m. Worhsip Service; 6 pracice. p.m. Fellowship Worship; 6 p.m. HOPE UNITED METHODIST Wednesday Prayer. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH CHURCH, M-37 South at M-.9 Robert Mayo, partor, phone OF GOD, 502 E. Bond. Hastings. 945-4995. Cathy Cotant. choir Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. director. Sunday morning 9:30 948-2529. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.. Fellowship Time; 9:45 a.m.. a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Sunday School; 11:00 a.m., Morn­ Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser­ ing Worship; 5:00 p.m.. Youth vice — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening for the handicapped. Worship. Nursery for all services, HASTINGS GRACE transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting, BRETHREN, (The Bible Church) 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. Bring Your Bible. 600 Powell Road. 1 mile East of Hastings. Our HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF Motto: ■'The Bible, the whole Bi­ GOD, 1674 West State Road. ble. and nothing but the Bible”. Hastings, Michigan. James A Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. for all Campbell. Pastor. Sunday School ages. Morning Worship, 10:30 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ a.m. Jan. 20, message by guest ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery Pastor Harold Yochim. Carry in provided. Sunday Evening Service meal at noon. 1:30 afternoon ser­ at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities vice with Bro. Yochim and his 7:00 p.m. arc: Rainbows or JJ. Bi­ guitar. No evening service Jan 20. ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade). Thursday - 7:30 p.m. prayer time. Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz SMM for girls 8-11 and Youth (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Meeting, ages 12-20. Pastor Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19): Emeritus Rus Sarver. Phone Adult Bible Study - no age limits. 945-9224. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson Father Thomas B. Wirth. Vicar. 2415 McCann Rd., Irving. Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ day Mass 11:00 a.m. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 7:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confes­ sions Saturday 3:30-4:30 n m CHURCH OF GOD, 7th DAY. Banfield, Michigan. Services 10 a.m. each Saturday. Call 671-4100 or Box 42. Bedford, Mich. 49020. 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Call Us at 948-8051 Q NASHVILLE - Donald Skedgell, 67 of2363 North Mason Road, Nashville, passed away Thursday, January 17,1991 at Bronson Hospi­ tal in Kalamazoo. Mr. Skedgell was bom on January 12,1924 in Hastings, the son of George and Angeline (Bleam) Skedgell. He moved to Nashville in 1936 and graduated from Nashville High in 1942, He was married to Phyllis Jenkins on September 9, 1944 in Hastings. He farmed until 1954 and the next 35 years owned and operated Skedgell Well Drilling. He was a member and Past President of the Nashville Lions, Charter member of the Mulberry Fore Golf Course, and enjoyed hunt­ ing, fishing, woodworking, refinishing furni­ ture and meeting at the Nashville Coffee Shop with his many friends. Mr. Skedgell is survived by his wife, Phyllis; daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Dick Ewing of Vermontville; grandchildren, Glenn and Jackie Ewing, Matt and Lori Ewing and Beth Ewing; great-granddaughter, Victoria Ann Ewing; brothers, Gerald Skedgell of Hastings, George of Nashville; sister, Dorothy Corkins of Nashville and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Skedgell was preceded in death by daughter, Katherine Jane Skedgell; brother, Wayne Skedgell. Funeral services were held Monday, January 21, at Nashville United Methodist Church with Reverend Ron Brooks officiating. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church Building Fund or Nashville Lions Club. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville. William C. Suntken NASHVILLE - William Q Suntken, 88 of Nashville passed away Sunday, January 20, 1991 at Tendercare of Hastings. Mr. Suntken was bom on No /ember 6,1902 in Gunthrie, Illinois, the son of John and Antke Marie (Eilers) Suntken. He was married to Elisabeth Anna Hermine Kropp in 1936, and the couple then moved to Sunfield. They moved to Nashville in 1959 and lived there until moving to Tendercare of Hast­ ings two years ago. He was employed at John Henry Printing Company in Lansing, the Sunfield Sentinel and Nashville News as a line and type operator, and was secreiary/treasurer for the Nashville Lakeview Cemetery. He was a former member of Sunfield United Methodist Church, and member of Nashville United Methodist Church serving on many church boards and singing in the choir many years. Mr. Suntken is survived by his wife Elisabeth; three sons, Gary and his wife, Karen of Vermontville, Ivan of Charlotte and David and his wife, Linda of Woodland; 13 grandchil­ dren; several great grandchildren; two brothers, Paul of Mulliken and Ed of Charlotte; a sister, Marie Gessie of Lansing. He was preceded in death by two sons, Raymond in 1959 and Donald in 1962, also two brothers. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 23 at Nashville United Methodist Church with Reverend Ron Brooks officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nashville United Methodist Church Building Fund. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home of Nashville. Trevadon O. Culler Sherman J. Rowland MIDDLEVILLE - Sherman J. Rowland, 85 of Gun Lake, Middleville, formerly of Charlot­ te, passed away Wednesday, January 16,1991 at the Blodgett Memorial Hospital, Grand Rapids after a long illness. Nir. Rowland was bom in Durand, the son of Jay and Jessica (Stever) Rowland. He had lived for many years in Charlotte and had been a co­ owner of the former Rowland-Partridge Ford Dealership retiring in 1968. Mr. Rowland is survived by his wife, Margaret (Weaver) Rowland; one daughter, Pamela R. (Mrs. Stephen E.) Bacheruf Vienna, Virginia and granddaughter, Emily Bacher of Vienna. Funeral services were held Saturday, Janu­ ary 19 at the Burkhead-Grcen Funeral Chapel, Charlotte with the Reverend Clark Hock offi­ ciating. Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery, Lansing. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association of Michigan. ______ JohnA.Pay.ie________ ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 11252 Florin Rd.. Delton. Masses: Saturday. p.m.; Sunday. 11 a.m. half. He gave the flag to his mother when he came home on leave two weeks before Christmas. “It’s a ‘holiday flag’ that flew over the con­ sulate on special occasions," Wiley explained. After his four-day leave, Wiley’s son ship­ ped out to the border of Kuwait, where he is in charge of his men and tanks. Other Viking-Tyden employees who have family members serving in the Gulf say they also appreciate having the flag displayed and the way co-workers have donated goods to be sent to the troops. Cheryl Myers, whose son, Michael Myers, is serving in the 66th MP Company in the Gulf, said she isn’t exactly sure how the col­ lection project started. “My son wrote that he would like some things for his platoon. I told a friend and it just went around the shop,” she said. Since the collection started on Friday, Miller estimates that several hundred |»unds of goods have been donated. Director of Personnel Eamie Lewis an­ nounced that the corporation would pick up the tab for shipping the packages. Miller said though packages are not being sent to the mobilized troops right now, the packages will be sent the post office Friday in hopes they will be seni on when the situation in Kuwait quiets down. Employees also have donated money for the family of Robert Smith, a fellow worker who was called to active duty as a chief petty of­ ficer in the Naval reserves Monday. Miller said the money is to help the family cover expenses until Smith’s military pay kicks in. "You can’t ask for more,” he said. “It’s been 100 percent effort on the part of everyone in the shop and the office." "The support means an awful lot,” said Myers.” “Yes, it does,” agreed Wiley. Vanessa Easey, whose stepson, Tommy Easey Jr., is serving in the Army in Saudi Arabia, and Dale Bolten, who has a son-in­ law and a stepbrother serving in the Navy in the Gulf, also agreed. “Just to talk about it, to come in Monday and say, ‘my son called,’ and to know everyone is interested makes me feel good." said Myers. The others are still waiting to hear from family members. "The bad thing about TV is you see everything as it's happening and you wonder if your son is there," said Wiley. While they wait to hear from family members. Miller said the employees at Viking will continue io support each other. “Everyone knows they have friends here if they need to talk, and Bob knows someone i« here for his family.” Below are the names and adresses of the family members of Viking-Tyden employees serving in the Persian Gulf: MUSKEGON - Mrs. Trevadon O. Culler, 85 of Muskegon, formerly of Nashville, passed away Sunday, January 20, 1991 at Universal Park Care Center in Muskegon. Mrs. Culler was bom on November 4, 1905 in Scbewa Township, the daughter of Hezekiah and Leulla (Mason) Guy. She graduated from Woodland High School. She attended County Normal teaching school. She was married to Delmond Culler. He preceded her in death on February 10, 1983. She taught schooi for a short time lived and farmed in Barry County. She was a member of Hope Church of the Brethren, Freeport. Mrs. Culler is survived by one sister, Mildred Hubbell of Muskegon. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Keith Guy in 1989. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 24 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Reverend LeRoy Griffin officiating. Burial will be at Woodland Memorial Park. J Q DELTON - John A. Payne of 5368 Orchard Road, Delton passed away early Saturday, January 19, 1991 at Humana Hospital, Phoe­ nix, Arizona, where he was spending the winter. Mr. Payne was bom September 3, 1917 in Traverse City, the son of John and Frances (Thompson) Payne. He was employed at the Air National Guard in Battle Creek for 20 years. He retired from General Motors in Kalamazoo, January 1, 1980, where he was employed for 22 years. He had lived since 1959 in the Delton area and was formerly of Battle Creek. He served with the United States Air Force during World War II and was called up as a Reservist during the Korean Conflict ’ Mr. Payne was a member of the Battle Creek Masonic Lodge No. 503 F & AM. He was married to Mae Armstrong, January 28, 1953. Mr. Payne is survived by his wife; five sons, John of Eaton Rapids, Gary of Benton Heights, Greg of Kalamazoo, Jack of Delton and Grant of New Troy; daughter, Nancy Payne of Tampa, Florida; 15 grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 26 at 2:00 p.m. at the Williams Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Worden officiaang. Interment Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association, envelopes avail­ able at the funeral home. Wilfred Lee Birman j PHOENIX, ARIZONA - Wilfred Lee Birman, 53 of Phoenix, Arizona and formerly of Battle Creek passed away Monday, January 7, 1991 at his residence. Mr. Birman was bom August 6, 1937 in Battle Creek. He was raised in the Dowling area. He was a 1955 graduate of Hastings High School. He served in th- United States Army. While living in Battle Creek he was employ­ ed by Clark Equipment Company and Michi­ gan Bell Telephone Company. In Phoenix, he owned Totem TV. He enjoyed astronomy. Mr. Birman is survived by a daughter, Cindy Lou Roberts of Phoenix; a son, Gary Lee Birman of Tulsa, Oklahoma; three grandchil­ dren; his mother, Myrtle E. Birman of Brooks­ ville, Florida; three brothers, Paul W. Birman Jr., Nelson Clair Birman and Robert L. Birman, all of Battle Creek. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul W. Birman in 1988. Memorial services were held Saturday, January 19 at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. Burial was in Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Used the ‘hard working’ Banner CLASSIFIEDS to get results on the weekend! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 24, 1991 — Page 7 The Hress is back Beate Bruhl, the restoration artist who sometimes stays in Woodland, was in Lansing recently doing research for future work in the Capitol halls. Woodland News by Catherine Lucas Weber-Quinn to wed in May McCarty-Jordan exchange vows Beverly J. McCarty and Richard S. Jordan vere married Dec. 29 at the United Presbyterian Church in Hastings. The bride is the daughter of John P. Smith. Woodbury, N.J., and Beverly J. Richards. Swedesboro, NJ. The groom is the son of Chuck and Judy Jordan of Hastings. The bride was escorted to the altar by her son, Jason. Attending the bride as maid of honor was her sister. Lisa. Flower girl was Christy Mc­ Carty. daughter of the bride. Attending the groom as best man was Todd Slater. Usher was the brother of the groom. Bob Jordan. Ring bearer was Gabriel McCar­ ty. son of the bride. Residence for the bride is Paulsboro, NJ. Richard is a member of the U.S. Navy, sta­ tioned at Marimar Naval Air Force Base, Calif Anne Weber and Michael Quinn wish to an­ nounce their engagement. Anne is the daughter of Sandra Weber of Chelsea and the late Fredrick Weber. Mike is the son of Richard and Mary Quinn of Delton. Bateses to renew vows for 25th anniversary Millers to observe 50th anniversary Forest and Betty (Tungate) Miller of 213 East Bond Street, Hastings, will have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Jan. 25. They were married in Bryan, Ohio, and have been residents of Hastings for the past 35 years. This marriage was blessed with 12 children. Sons include Vem and Alvin Miller of Hastings, Lyle Miller of Woodland, Alton Miller of Middleville, and Richard and Loren Miller, who arc deceased. Daughters are Wilna Bertrand, Jean Keller and June Miles of Hastings; Marilynn Group of North Syracuse, N.Y.; Arlene Maloney of Wilmington. N.C. ; and Elaine Eckman of Lit­ tleton, Colo. They have 31 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Due to job-related injuries. Forest retired from the Barry County Road Commission in 1973. Betty enjoys doing volunteer work al Tendercare in Hastings. In honor of their anniversary the children and grandchildren will be having a summer celebration. Don and Nancy (Gainder) Bates, S. Kellogg Schppi.R^ad,.Delton, will celebrate their25th wedding anniversary Saturday. Jan. 26. They will renew their vows at 2 p.m. followed by an open house until 5 p.m. at Hickory Wesleyan Church, where they were married Jan. 28, 1966. They have two sons, Randy of Kalamazoo and Ryan at home, and one grandson. Marry-Narducci engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hayden (former Brenda Baldwin-Barry) of Tucson, Ariz., an­ nounce the engagement of her daughter, Vicki (Tori) Barry, to Franklin Narducci, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Narducci of Tucson. Tori is a 1989 graduate of the University of Arizona with a bachelor in communications degree and is employed with the Tom Mc­ Clain Company. Frank has a masters degree in educational administration and graduated from the University of Arizona in 1987. Frank is a principal in the Sunnyside Unified School District. Area BIRTHS: GIRL, born Jan. 4 to Joseph and Roxanne Bouchard, Hastings, weighing 6 lbs., 14’4 ozs., time: 4:52 p.m. GIRL, Heather Lynn Hull, bom Jan. 10 at Butterworth Hospital. Grand Rapids, to Mar­ ty and Dena Hull, Freeport, weighing 8 lbs., 14 ozs., length, 20”. " INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... Individual Health • Farm Group Health • Business Retirement • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings I \ • Life A \ * Home • Rental Property ■\ \ • Auto • Motorcycle s,£90P CDteman Agency JIM, JOHN, DAVE ot 945-3412 nursFaides! We need some people willing to give ■ care to others. Nurse Aide Certificate H required or schooling available for quali- ■ fied applicants. Starting salary $5.03 an ■ hour, insurance, illness and vacation ■ benefits for 20 hours per week or more. | Thornapple Manor call 945-2407 E.OE. Beate Bruhl, the restoration artist working on the Michigan State Capitol who sometimes stays in Woodland, was in Lansing doing research in the Capitol halls and some office rooms the last two weeks. Because of the weather and the press of work, she did not get to Woodland this trip, but stayed in a hotel. Bruhl telephoned and invited Cathy Lucas to meet her at the Capitol Wednesday evening for a tour and dinner. Bruhl showed Lucas finished work, current work in progress and areas being researched for future restoration. Later they had dinner at a Greek restaurant near Bruhl's hotel. When she left Michigan Saturday, Bruhl took old paint chips and tracings of recently uncovered original work on the Capitol walls back to Bellingham, Wash., where her hus­ band is teaching art at Western Washington University. She will make drawings for the final blueprints, from which restoration artists will repaint the wall decor. Frances Reuther was surprised at the end of the Sunday morning service at Zion Lutheran when her 50 years of service as church organist was recognized. Reuther was given an engraved plaque by Douglas MacKcnzie and a corsage of pink rosebuds. Reuther began her service as church organist and sometime pianist at Zion Lutheran in 1941. She has served Sunday mornings, Wednesday evenings, at funerals, weddings and other special services while raising her family and while her grand­ children grew up. She has also given piano and organ lessons to many church children during those years. She does not plan to quit yet. Reuther and her 50 years of service to the church were also recently honored by an arti­ cle in “The Lutheran Magazine.” Woodland United Methodist Church Women held an annual birthday party with a potluck dinner and meeting at the church Tuesday evening. The event was well attend­ ed by church ladies and two guests, Isla DeVries and Cathy Lucas. The Rev. Bob Kirsten came for the dinner. Everyone receiv­ ed a laminated book mark as a birthday pre­ sent from group president, Betty Curtis. During the business meeting, it was reported that Sue Pepper had hung new cur­ tains in the church basement that day, a thankyou note from Habitat for Humanity was read and the group voted to appoint Marge Rairigh to send old church hymnals to a missionary in the Philippine Islands, as well as to check on ITS NEVER TOO LATE TO QUIT. the best waladies and two guests, Isla DeVries and Cathy Lucas. The Rev. Bob Kirsten came for the dinner. Everyone received a laminated book mark as a birthday present from group president, Betty Curtis. During the business meeting, it was reported that Sue Pepper s. Some amusing tales were told. Tl»e Rev. Bob Kirsten announced that the church had been asked to be host for a concert by a group of professional entertaining mis­ sionaries from Allegan (ARC), ranging in age from 18 to 28. This concert was on very short notice and there was no time for publicity, but the church went ahead with it. The weather was cold and snowy and not many people at­ tended the poorly advertised concert, but those who did said it was excellent. The group is a full-time professional music and drama team that travels together, appear­ ing in high schools and churches. Members come from many states including Illinois, Wisconsin and West Virginia. They have been performing for 10 years and do about 300 performances a year. The “Sound -of Music” committee at Lakewood United Methodist Church will hold a breakfast Saturday morning from 7 to 10 a.m. This is the old organ committee and a tew new members who are raising funds to enhance the sound system in the church, add accessories to the organ and assist the choir by raising funds for choir expenses. The breakfait will be egg casserole, fresh sweet rolls, juice, coffee and toast. A free­ will offering will be taken. The public is welcome. The weekly Churchmen's Breakfast, which usually meets at a restaurant near Woodbury, will come to the Lakewood United Methodist Church “Sound of Music" breakfast. The Lakewood “Sound of Music” commit­ tee will hold another breakfast on Feb. 23. Woodland Lions Club will hold a pancake breakfast on Saturday from 7 to 10 a.m. They hold a fund-raising breakfast at the Woodland Lions Den the last Saturday of each month. A group cf Woodland United Methodist adults held a party Saturday evening at the home of Duane and Ann Bump. They enjoyed a. fun evening of games and food. Woodland Township Board will meet Mon­ day, Jan. 28, at 7:30 p.m. at the new township hall in the fire station building. Board meetings are open to the public. “Walk Thru The Bible Ministries" will hold an all-day seminar on the 400 silent years and the New Testament at Lakewood United Methodist Church Saturday, Feb. 2, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lunch will be provided for an additional charge and child care will be pro­ vided through age 6 by reservation. Because this event is sponsored by the Lakewood Ministerial Association, interested parties can register at any church belonging to that association or at the office of Lakewood Methodist any weekday morning from 9 a.m. to noon. Late registration fees will go into ef­ fect Jan. 28. David K. Holtzhouse will be the instructor. He lives and works in the Kalamazoo area and is assistant pastor of education and music at Cooper Baptist Church. "People end up with tons of unmatched pieces," sht says. 'They're tired of buying that way." A dress is a simple solution. Pop it on, zip it up, and you're set. Economics may also give dresses a boost this spring. At a time when most women are watching their budgets, "a dress is less expensive to buy than two or three pieces of sportswear," says Rhoda Kates of Claire Dratch, a specialty shop in Bethesda, Md. And in the current soft retail market, dresses are the bright hope. Seeing dress sales up as much as 20 percent, many retail­ ers will be giving them more space for spring. What will stores be offering? So many dress shapes you may need a glossary of styles. Look for the body-skimming chemise and the body-hugging sheath. There's the A-line, with fullness starting un­ der the bust, not to be confused with the trapeze, where fullness starts above the bust. Then there’s the wedge. Shaped like an in­ verted triangle, this waistless style is wide on top, narrowing to the hem. All of these simple shapes look modern whether worn mid-thigh or skimming the knee. They come to life when accessorized with large earrings, chunky bracelets or an eyecatching brooch. Also, look for the dress as part of an ensemble. With a jacket or a coat, it is a finished look that rivals the suit. Dresses are enlivened with details includ­ ing buttons shaped like stars and sea shells, as well as dressmaker virtuosity such as scallops, pleats, tucks and open-work em­ broidery. Sexy back-baring styles are every­ where. Colors abound, from tropical brights to spun-sugar pastels to classic combinations of navy and white or black and white. Some of the smartest dresses around are the stripes, checks, color block and bull's-eye motifs in white with black or navy. They are reminiscent of the Pop Art graphics popularized by Rudi Gernreich and Mary Quant in the 1960s. The influence of the '60s is pervasive. One good reason: The '60s, the last era when the dress was universally popular, produced scores of simple, architectural shapes that still look modem. Think of the spare silk dresses and match­ ing coats Oleg Cassini designed for first lady Jacqueline Kennedy. Picture Audrey Hepburn's sleek sheaths in the 1961 film "Breakfast at Tiffany’s." OR TOO EARLY. Need help to quit smoking? Call your local American Lung Association. AMERICAN ± LUNG ASSOCIATION' NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF BANK ASSETS AND ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITIES Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Bank, Hastings, Michigan 49058 has made application to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Washington, D.C. 20429, for its written consent to acquire the assets of and assume liability to pay deposits made at the Wayland branch of First Savings Bank, FSB, Three Rivers, Michigan 49093. This notice is published pursuant to Section 18(c) of the Federal Deposit In­ surance Act. Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his/her comments in writing with the Regional Director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at its Regional Office, 30 South Wacker Drive, Suite 3100, Chicago, Illinois 60606. If any person desires to pro­ test the granting of this application, such person has a right to do so if the protest is filed with the Regional Director by January 26, 1991. The nonconfldential portions of the application are on file in the Regional Office as part of the public file maintained by the Corpora­ tion. This tile is available for public inspection during regular business hours. It is contemplated that all of the offices of the above named banks will continue to be operated. December 27, 1990 The Associated Press The dress is back. Its return is the fashion story of 1991. Dresses were the standouts in the recent spring collections on both sides of the Atlantic. And on Seventh Avenue, which has more impact on most American women's wardrobes than Milan or Paris, showrooms are filled with colorful dresses in sprightly shapes and varying lengths. The return of the dress promises a frankly feminine turn in fashion. "If you’re going to court or persuading your banker, a dress makes a woman look very appealing," says designer Kathryn Conover. "A dress is something most women don't have in their closet now," says Joan Kaner, senior vice president and fashion director of Neiman Marcus. "I'm bullish on dresses. We are picking die dress as one of the key items of the season.’ Once upon a time the dress was the main­ stay of a woman's wardrobe, but sometime around 1970 it was eclipsed by sportswear separates. And for the last 20 years women have played a mix-and-match game with their closets, pulling together various blouses, skirts, pants and jxkets to create a stylish look. Piecemeal dressing, designer Nicole Miller says, takes time, thought and energy busy working women don’t always have. Down Home WF Dinners at Down Home Prices! Country Fried 3-Piece Steak Chicken Dinner Get delicious down home meals at fantastic prices! Our tempting Country Fried Steak is served with mashed A * potatoes, gravy, cole slaw, and garlic toast, /n VPw for only $3.99. Or choose our hearty It • 3-Piece Chicken Dinner served with /a RlO mashed potatoes, gravy, cole slaw, and biscuits, specially priced at just S4.99! JjVX* Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court Street Hastings, Ml 4905P First Savings Bank, FSB 123 Portage Avenue Three Rivers, Ml 49093 Hastings 915 W. State Street 948-2701 Carry out available. lifer end, Feb 12,1991 Big Boy it a registered trademark of Eliai Brothers Resuuranlt. Inc �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 24, 1991 Legal Notices State of Michigan In the Circuit Court for the County of Barry ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE/ORDER TO ANSWER File No. 90-615-CR NASHVILLE CO OPERATIVE ELEVATOR ASSOCIATION. Plaintiff vs. MEMBERS OF NASHVILLE CO OPERATIVE ELEVATOR ASSOCIATION. Defendant. James H. Fisher (P26437) Attorney for Plaintiff 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 At a session of said Court, held in the Circuit Courtroom In the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, this 10th day of January. 1991. PRESENT: Honorable Richard M. Shuster. Circuit Judge This matter having come before the Court pur­ suant to the verified compliant filed herein, and the Court being duly informed in the premises. IT IS ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that any Defen­ dants wishing to contest the dissolution of Plaintiff corporation, or its proposed distribution of assets, shall appear before this Court on the 7th day of March 1991. al 2:30 p.m. to show cause why the relief prayed for In Plaintiff's Complaint should not be granted. The relief prayed for in the Complaint is dissolu­ tion of said corporation and approval of a propos­ ed plan of distribution of assets to a trust fund to provide scholarships to students at Maple Valley High School. A failure to appear on the date in question will result in the court approving this plan of distribution. Unknown claimants would be heirs of deceased members of the association. IT IS FURTHER.ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that this Order shall be published for three consecutive weeks in the Hastings Banner, and a copy served by requested mail, return receipt registered mail, on each member. Dated: January 10, 1991 Richard M. Shuster Circuit Judge Drafted by: James H. Fisher SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE & FISHER 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (2/7) Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Board Meeting Jan. 14, 1991 — 7 p.m. Seven board members present, deputy clerk. County Comm. Mike Smith. 2 residents. I guest. Authorized signing of summer tax collection contract with Hastings Public Schools. Approved audit services of Walker, Fluke. CPA for 1990. Read LCC transfer request for sdm license from ABK, Inc. to B & J, Inc. at 1669 Bedford Rd. Read letter from Hastings Public Library declin­ ing contract for 199). Discussed rood snow-plowing. Paid outstanding bills. Adjourned at 9:10. Juanita A. Slocum, clerk Attested to by: Richard C. Thomas, supervisor (] /24) MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms and con­ ditions of a certain mortgage made by BENJAMIN F. SULJVAN III AND MARYJO B. SULLIVAN to Great Lakes Bancorp, A Federal Savings Bank, organized under the Home Owners' Loan Act of 1933, of the United States of America, as amend­ ed, Mortgagee, dated the 2nd day of September, 1988. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on the 8th day of September, 1988, In Liber 471 of Barry County Records, at Page 961, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Ninety-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Five and 93/100 ($97,405.93) Dollars plus an Escrow Deficit of Four Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Seven and 87/100 ($4,447.87) Dollars. Minus unapplied credit of Nine Hundred Seventeen ($917.00) dollars. And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been Instituted to recover rhe debt secured by sold mortgage or any part thereof: Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained In said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan In such case mode and provided, notice Is hereby given that on the 14th day of February, 1991 at 2 o'clock in the after­ noon. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the East Door entrance to the Barry County Courthouse. In the City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan (that being the building where (he Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the* premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the in­ terest thereon at ten and 840/10000 (10.840%) per cent per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its in­ terest in the premises. Said premises ore situated in the Township of Assyria, County of Barry. State of Michigan and described as: A parcel of land in the southeast 1 /4 of Section 36, Town 1 north. Range 7 West, described as follows: Commencing at the southeast section corner; thence north along the east line of said section. 1401.56 feet to the place of beginning: thence south 85 deg 07' 50" west, 1337.82 feet; thence north 89 deg 08' 20" west, 339.43 feet to the easter­ ly right of way line of State Highway M-78; thence northeasterly along said line to a point opposite from the centerline of Huff Rood; thence continu­ ing northeasterly along said line, 498.78 feet; thence south 84 deg 08’ east 486.56 feet; thence south 89 deg 41* east 672.28 feet to the east section line; thence south on said section line to the place of beginning. Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan. During the 12 months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed. Dated at Ann Arbor, Michigan 12/31/90 Great Lakes Bancorp. A Federal Savings Bank Mortgagee Maria I. Constant (P32155) LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lakes Bancorp 401 East Liberty Street P.O. Box 8600 Ann Arbor, Michigan 48107 (313)769-8300 (1/31) Ann Landers crazy about it either. But she is under no obligation to answer to you. You were generous to allow her to live rentfree in your i-I hope that you will con­ tinue uif not for her sake, for your son’s children. They need you in their lives. If you have a confrontation with their mother she could cut you out, and that would be a tragedy. So, swallow hard, dear, and close one eye. It’s in your own best interest. Hood ornaments costly fad Businesswoman suffers panic attacks Dear Ann Landers: I am a successful businesswoman who suffers from panic at­ tacks. Out of the blue, almost always when I*m in a public place, I begin to feel faint, my heart pounds and I think I*m going to die. My first panic attack occurred four years ago and they are getting more frequent and more in­ tense. These attacks are ruining my life. I have spent years trying to avoid situations where I might panic. My world is becoming smaller every day. I recently married the best man in the world. He knows nothing about my problem, and I’m ashamed to tell him because it is so embarrassing. He loves to travel and it’s agony for me to go with him, but I’ve been forcing myself. I’m a white-knuckle flyer and almost faint on take-offs and landings. I realize that this illness is now coming out of the closet. I know that research is being done to help the millions of people who are paralyzed by this crippling condition. It is im­ possible to describe how difficult it is to live with an illness that can come on without warn­ ing and knock you flat. I’ve read that research indicates panic at­ tacks have nothing to do with mental illness but are brought on by a chemical imbalance. I, want to live a normal life again. Please help all of us by telling us where to go for help. — Chicago Closet Case Dear Chicago: A great deal of progress has bveen made in this area and thousands of panic attack sufferers are finding relief thanks to some highly effective drugs and new psychotherapy approaches. 1 have made it a practice not to identify specific drugs in this column for obvious reasons, but I hope those who need help will contact their physician. Meanwhile, anyone who wants information can write to the Anx­ iety Disorders Association of America, P.O. Box 42514, Washington, D.C., 20015-0514. Other woman didn’t get much Dear Ann Landers: Please print my letter and I’ll forward it to the person who needs to see it. If it fits other people’s situation (and I’ll bet it does), they’re welcome to use it. Dear “Friend”: I welcomed you into my life and my home. You helped yourself to my friendship, my hospitality and my trust. Then you helped yourself to my husband. I don’t blame you for thinking he was wonderful. I thought so, too, when we first met. You saw a hard-working, successful man who was Channing and good-looking. But he is no longer any of the above. He trashed his business because he spent too much time away from the office. Money is very tight now, and if I didn’t have a good job we’d be up against it You must be paying for everything because he doesn't have a spare dollar. He’s put on weight and lost most of his hair. If you had met him today you wouldn’t give him a se­ cond look. You sacrificed your self-respect and lost my friendship for a man who now is broke and afraid to be seen with you. He’s still living at home because be can't afford to move out. I’d kick him out if it weren’t for the kids. You’ve got a real gem there, honey. Aren’t you proud of yourself? - His Wife, Anywhere, USA Dear USA: The old adage seems strangely appropriate here: “Be careful what you pray for, you might get it.’’ Thanks for writing. Gem of the Day: A loud mouth is often nothing more than an echo from an empty head. They disapprove of lifestyle Dear Ann Landers: Our 35-year-old son died 18 montsh ago after a long illness. His wife, “Laurie’’ was a faithful caregiver and we loved her for it. After “John’s” death we thanked her for being so wonderful to our son. She has never acknowledged our financial help which was considerable and stills lives rent-free in a house we own. Less than a year after John died, Laurie started to date a married man 15 years her senior. He is now divorced and has moved in with her and our two granddaughters. This man brought nothing to the relationship ex­ cept a hearty appetite and a pick-up truck. He has a job but most of his checks go for alimony and child support. One of our granddaughters is 15 and knows what is going on. We are not happy about the example their mother is setting. We also feel that Laurie is taking advantage of us by living in our home rent-free although we don’t need the money. Do we have any right to say or do something? - Worried In-Laws in Kansas Dear Kansas: I can understand why you disapprove of Laurie’s lifestyle. I wouldn’t be Dear Ann Landers: I’m an old fogie in my 50s and was never concerned about the effect rock groups had on kids until my “new to me” 1987 Cadillac Seville hood and trunk or­ naments were stolen. The replacements will cost more than $100. I’ve since learned that the kids here, in a suburb of Grand Rapids, have caught on to wearing these ornaments upside-down as necklaces or belt buckles, as a symbol against the establishment, just like certain rock groups do. I’ve worked hard for 16 years in real estate sales and finally was able to buy my “dream car.” Within four weeks, some kid ripped off the ornaments while I was at the County Fair watching our 12-ycar-old grandson win Grand Champion for ilia steer. Get the picture, Ann? Dutch Reform area. County Fair, 4-H achievers, and kids stealing emblems off a car because some rock star started a fad. I hope all mothers who read this will check their kids’ jewelry and dresser drawers. If they find these ornaments it’s a cinch the kid is up to no good. You should waste no time finding out exactly where the stuff came from, when they were acquired and why. I grew up in this town and there was none of this garbage going on when I was a kid. Please, Ann, print this letter and give me a hand. Things are changing too fast for me. -­ Life is Less Grand in Grand Rapids Dear Life: The changes you refer to are taking place far beyond the city limits of Grand Rapids. It’s happening all over. According to Marion Jelks at Grossinger’s Village Cadillac in Chicago, stealing crest emblems is very common. Cadillacs and Mercedes are the prime targets. The chrome emblems cost $35 to $55. The gold ones run about $90. Kids use them on belt buckles, walking canes, gym bag zippers, necklaces and even as earrings. Whoever said, “There’s nothing new under the sun,” ought to check around. Planning a wedding? What's right? What's wrong? "The Ann Landers Guide for Brides’' will relieve your anxiety. Send a self­ addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Brides, do Ann Landers, P.O. Box 1156?, Chicago, 111. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.45.) COPYRIGHT 1991 CREATORS SYNDICATE, INC. Lake Odessa News: Central United Methodist Church had its doors open all day Monday and Tuesday last week for prayer, with the invitation to the community. On Tuesday evenings, several from other churches of the community joined local members for a service at seven in the evening with prayers, hymns and scripture and sharing their concerns for events in the Middle East. A city newspaper carried an item that James and Barbara Scheidt of Lansing are parents of VAWABLE COUPtfN 51.00 OFF ANY DINNER — With This Coupon — Your Choice of ... PERSONAL LOANS WILL MEET WITH YOUR APPROVAL You’ll also approve of ot.r low, competitive rates, friendly service and individual repayment terms. When you’re in need of cash, just stop in and speak to us. ATIONAL West State at Broadway Hastings, Michigan Gun Lake Office 12850 Chief Noonday Rd. Chicken, Fish, Clams, Smelt or shrimp Dinners include, choice of salad, potato, and a dinner roll. OFFER EXPIRES JAN. 31, 1991 Kloosterman’s Coop Mon.-Sal. 7 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun. 7 a.m.-2 p.m. 333 W. State St., Hastings Phone ... 945-2404 mHHHIHHiiiHlIIIlIlIillliiiiliiiHliiHIHHffl ATTENTION EMPLOYERS Looking for Temporary Help? We have a number of pre-qualified workers for clerical, industrial, and technical jobs. Advantages of Hiring Wise Temps: • Pre-screened and tested applicants • References checked • No payroll taxes • No workers compensation • No payroll reporting • Employment eligibility verification (Form 1-9) • Right to know compliance For more information, call Call Kyle at... 948-8600 Out of Town Call 1-800-526-7298 Marriage Licenses: Herbert Alexander Lund, Nashville and Lois Elaine Ackett, Nashville. John Lee Thompson, Hastings and Marie Belknap Koetje, Hastings. Menser VandenHeuvel, Battle Creek and Pauline Clara Venema, Kentwood. Dennis Keith Fogarty, Texas and Mary Bell Ann Turner, Freeport. Don’t smoke and save: •S10.0M OjictZl •550.000 OractU •E00.000 •5250.000 bj <.49 •5500.000 b) <.57 MEMBER FDIC All Deposits Insured Up to SI 00.000.00 Jeffrey, who recently graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in Naval architecture and Marine engineering. He has been commissioned as an ensign in the U.S. Navy and is based in Washington, D.C., assigned to cryptology. Jeffrey’s grandparents are Woodrow and Elaine Scheidt of Eaton Rapids, former Lake Odessa residents. Woodie is a brother of Wendell (Bud) Scheidt, now of Ionia, but a longtime owner of Scheldt’s Hardware. An earlier James Scheidt, Woodie’s and Bud’s grandfather, founded the store in partnership with a Ber­ nard Schrnehl in 1903. From 1905 until 1986, the store remained Scheidt’s Hardware, with James’ son, Glendon, an owner between grandfather and grandson. The centennial history has the story of the Scheidt Band, sometimes called the Dutch Band. Likely this is because of their Penn­ sylvania Get man origin. The Lake Odessa Band would play on one comer and a block away the Dutch Band would play next, with each band trying to outplay the other, in turn. Another story from the history is that Charlie Scheidt was hired by the founders of a group formed to promote the lake as an attrac­ tion to build a boat that would take fare paying passengers on trips around the lake. The "Favorite” could carry up to 150 passengers, who would board at the newly built pavilion around 1891. The boat was built at Saranac and hauled to Jordan Lake. A later family musical group was called the Scheidt Syncopators, and they were pictured at the Wenonah Resort in 1923, with the pic­ ture reproduced in the centennial history. •51000,000 b) <. 65 Hastings, Ml 49058 AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION' �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 24, 1991 — Page 9 From Time to Time... By Esther Walton The Wool Boot Factory 100 Years Ago This (circa. 1900) photo of the Hastings Boot Co. has seen much circula­ tion, as it was made up as a postcard. Notice the men standing underneath the trees. During the years 1940 and 1941, M. L. Cook wrote several articles in the Banner about the early factories he was associated with in the 1890s. This week we have the story of the Hastings Wool Boot Company and how it came to be. A brief explanation about wool boots is necessary. Wool boots or felt boots were liners worn inside a rubber outer boot. The purpose was to keep the feet warm while the rubber boot kept the feet dry. "In organizing the Hastings Wool Boot Company, Chester Messer was chosen presi­ dent, R. B. Messer vice president, Dan W. Reynolds treasurer, and M. L. Cook secretary. Those officers, with P. T. Colgrove and Judge Clement Smith, comprised the board of directors, also all of the stockholders. Each of the six owned one-sixth of the $60,000 capital stock of the company, of which $30,000 was paid in, with cash bor­ rowed at the Hastings City Bank. "The two Messer brothers were considered worth fully $150,000 and they owed nothing individually. Messrs. Smith and Colgrove, then the leading lawyers of the county, were probably worth $50,000 more. Mr. Reynolds was considered worth $15,000. ' 'The writer (M. L'.*Cooky-wuuld have had a tough time to qualify for more than $5,000. He was not asked to join the company because of his means, but because the others, especial­ ly the Messer brothers and Reynolds, thought he could be useful to the company in other ways than in finances. "I am mentioning the worth of the six men because they jointly signed a note for $18,000 to pay the bill of sale. The bank took our joint note and turned over to us the bill of sale, which gave us possession of the plant. Each of us gave a note for $2,000 directly to the bank, which was endorsed by die other five men, which gave the company $12,000 cash capital, in addition to the property taken over under the foreclosed bill of sale. "So the Hastings Wool Boot Company was launched with $60,000 caoital, $30,000 paid in. The two Messers, as can be seen furnished most of the financial backing of the company. “I (said M. L.) have always admired these two men for their courage in that undertaking. Each had put himself on Easy Street financial­ ly by hard work, excellent judgment, sound business ability and business integrity, and had amassed what was then considered a fortune. "They had always been very conservative. The $30,000 in notes, which they endorsed in starting the company, was not a third of the amounts of notes they had to endorse later to carry on the business. The company borrowed of a Boston bank as well as locally. “The felt boot business was not like other lines in the terms given to wholesalers. The first, or anticipation of, orders were taken in January and February, when the jobber would give his order for a good part of his usual yearly trade. He did not ordinarily expect to have the boot shipped until April or May, when he would discount the bills for what he then accepted and the rest came along in the summer or early fall. “All bills for goods shipped prior to Dec. 1 were due on that date and were subject to a discount of one percent per month. For December and January orders for immediate use, 30-day terms were given. “It can be seen then a lot of money would be tied up in felt boots by the manufacturer before he would begin to get cash returns for the jobbers. But it was nice to have the orders early so we could start our plant in January, hold the goods here until ordered and for­ warded later in the season. The heavy dis­ count of one percent a month, with the due date Dec. 1, was a big inducement to the job­ ber to order his felt boots forwarded early, and pay for them as soon as received. “With not one of the members of our com­ pany knowing anything whatsoever about manufacturing felt boots, it would have been easy for the Hastings Wool Boot Company to have been wrecked on the financial rocks. I felt sure that would have been our fate, had it not been for Richard Messer. “After the organization was completed at our first directors’ meeting, he said to the board substantially as follows: T realize keenly that we may make a failure of this venture, that we may be very busy for a year and then find out at the close that we lost money, maybe lots of it, maybe enough to bust us all. So I am going to propose this: It ought to be possible to have a substantially correct inventory taken in this factory on the first day of every month. Then we can know what we are doing and where we are headed. Then we will not be harmed so much in case of a failure, for we can stop the plant if the in­ ventories show no propsect of making money. I want Dan Reynolds and Marsh Cook to agree to take this inventory of our plant the first of every month as soon as Shirley Smith (then our bookkeeper) shall have this 'rial balance ready.' “It was agreed that Mr. Reynolds and Cook would do this. M. L. Cook went on to say, T will show my readers how that one thing saved the Wool Boot Company from failure, paved the way for its success, as well as proved the sound business ability of Richard Messer.’ “The Hastings Wool Boot Company started April 10, 1891. [hiring April, our average production was about 400 cases (each case containing 12 pairs) of felt boots per week. During May, production was stepped up to 500 cases a week. By June 1, when wt took our first inventory, we had made about 3,400 cases. “Mr. Reynolds and I discussed with Mr. Pendergast (the manager) the supplies, in­ cluding wool and a considerable list of other articles. From the original bills, we arrived at fair inventory prices for each article. Also, we agreed on inventory prices for our felt boots, whether on order or in our own storage; also for goods and materials in process. “Our accounts receivable were taken less the discount from June 1 to Dec. 1, one per­ cent a month. “Having agreed on all inventory prices, Mr. Reynolds asked manager Pendergast this question: ‘John, how much profit, in your opinion, should the company have made on the 3,400 cases of boots you have manufac­ tured since we started?’ "I will never forget his very positive answer — and he meant it too — ’Not less than $1 per case!’ "Dan and I divided the work of inventory­ ing, then checked on each other. To make doubly sure, we went over the entire inven­ tory together and were satisified that we had everything down and correctly priced. Instead of a profit of $1 per case, our inventory show­ ed a loss of $1.25 per case. That was a heartbreaker! "I can never forget Mr. Pendergast’s utter dismay when we gave him our inventory figures. ‘You certainly must have overlooked something,’ he said. ‘It can’t be possible we have lost money! ’ “We insisted that he go with us and check every item in the entire list, which he did. He agreed that we had everything down and cor­ rectly priced. “Then he said: T am surprised, but it will never happen again!’ "And it never did. But suppose we had gone on for the balance of that year, in which we made about 23,000 cases of boots, think­ ing the company was making $1 a case when the factory was actually losing $1.25 a case? It would have ‘busted’ the company, as R. B. said it might. "What happened was that the factory was then using too costly a ‘mix’ and weighing in batts far too heavy. By altering the mix of material before carding the batts, a large sav­ ings was made anc. just as good boots were produced. By cutting down the weight of the batts, a lighter, more pliable and more ser­ viceable wool boot resulted, at a good savings in cost. Our July 1 inventory, covering the month of June, showed we made a profit of rearly $2,000. That was a decided contrast to cur June 1 showing. “The demand for our felt boot that season, especially during November and December, was very brisk. We stepped up production and ran the carding room overtime for long hours. When Jan. 1, 1R92, arrived we had made a profit for the year of about $14,000. We had paid no dividends, but retired $12,000 of our capital stock notes at the bank. “In 1892 we had a good year. Oar produc­ tion was increased nearly 50 percent over 1891. That was not a large profit on the $250,000 business we did that year. As a result, we paid the $18,000 note which we had all signed when the company was formed. Thus the bank was saved from loss, the direc­ tors had $30,000 of stock in the company, all paid for from profits which the company had earned, and we owed the bank nothing individually. “Let no one think that this result was due to the fact that we had the felt boot field to ourselves. There were four eastern factories, one in Grand Rapids, and another in Mishawaka, Ind.. all making felt boots and anxious to sell them the same as we were. The Grand Rapids concern was considerably larger than ours then, both in plant .and capital. "In the summer of 1892, I sold my half of my stock to my brother, W. R. Cook. He also became a member of the board of directors. "In the fall of 1892, also in the latter half of 1893, Richard Messer visited the wholesale dealer as our salesman, because Mr. Pendergast had to remain at the factory and crowded production to the limit to fill our orders. It was fortunate for our company that Mr. Messer gained this experience as salesman, as will appear later. He became known from coast to coast among the rubber and felt boot jobbers and won many warm personal friends in the trade. "The year 1893 started out splendidly for our company. Our January advance orders were large. That started out well in February. Then the terrible money panic of 1893 began. The financial centers of this country were greatly disturbed and many banks and business concerns were in dire distress. This caused jobbers to hestitate about placing orders. However, our company fared quite well under the circumstances, booking fair orders in February, March and April. “It was deemed wise by our directors to close our plant in May that year. We induced most of the jobbers who had placed orders with us, especially the larger dealers, to take their goods and pay for them promptly by giv­ ing an extra discount above the regular one percent per month. That enabled us to pay our notes a the Boston and Hastings City Banks. “When the distress of the panic for the City Bank was the severest in early September, our company owed the bank nothing and had several thousand dollars on deposit there. In other words, the Wool Boot Company helped the bank to pull through, just as the bank had previously aided our company to get started. “Later in September, the panic ended, just as suddenly and unexpectedly as it had started the preceding February. All at once money became easy to obtain, so we started our fac­ tory that month. Orders were brisk. We had to run the plant overtime from October to the end of the year to meet the demand. “We feared that we could not make any money in 1893 after the panic started. We were shut down over four months. “There arc always expenses to pay when a plant is idle. We had given extra discounts to jobbers to get cash, which amounted to several thousand dollars. “In spite of these drawbacks, we cleaned up about $12,000 profit that year, and con­ sidered ourselves very fortunate indeed. Legal Notices STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER FOR PUBLICATION File No. 90-185-CH HON. RICHARD M. SHUSTER GARRETT RATERINK ond VIOLET RATERINK. Plaintiff, vs. LARRY R. HEARN BENNIE L. ARCE. PATRICIA L. ARCE, MICHAEL B. KELLEY. VICKY L. KELLEY. HASTINGS CITY BANK, ond OTHER UNKNOWN OWNERS and CLAIMANTS, Defendants, Jeffrey L. Youngsma (P40393) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE & FISHER Attorney for Plaintiffs 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 At a session of said court, held in the Circuit Courtroom In the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, this 2nd day of January, 1991. PRESENT: HON. RICHARD M. SHUSTER Circuit Judge Upon consideration of the Verified Motion of Plaintiffs and the Affidavit in Support thereof, at­ testing to the fact that some Defendants in this ac­ tion cannot be personally served with a Summons and a copy of the Complaint herein because their present whereabouts are unknown, and they have no last known addresses, and that publication of notice of this action in a newspaper of general cir.culatlon is most likely to give notice to those Defendants and it appearing to this Court ’.hat Plantiffs, after diligent inquiry, have been unable to ascertain the Defendants' residences either within or without the State of Michigan, and it fur­ ther appearing that personal service of Summons and Complaint in this action cannot be made on some Defendants for the above stated reasons, and that publication is the best means available to appraise Defendants of the pendency of this action; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendants. Larry R. Hearn and all other unknown owners and claimants, shall on or before the 22nd day of February, 1991, serve their answers on Jeffrey L. Youngsma, attorney for Plaintiffs whose address is 607 N. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058, or take such other action as may be permitted by law. Failure to comply with this Order may result in a judgment by default against the Defendants for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed in this Court. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order be published once each week for three con­ secutive weeks In the Hastings Banner, a newspaper in general circulation hereby designated as most likely to give notice to the Defendants. Publication shall occur within the County of Barry, State of Michigan. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the first publication of this Order be made within fourteen (14) days from the date of entry of this Order; ond that mail­ ing a copy of this Order be dispersed with because Plaintiffs cannot, with reasonable diligence, ascer­ tain a place where the Defendants probably receive matter transmitted by mail. Richard M. Shuster. Circuit Judge DRAFTED BY: Jeffrey L. Youngsma SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE & FISHEI. 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616)945-3495 (1/24) If you have a college student or friend who's moved away, give them something that’s “homemade"...give a subscription to The Hastings Banner Your Hometown Newspaper Legal Notices MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in terms end conditions of a certain mortgage made by JAMES A. BELL AND LYN BELL, husband and wife, to Great Lakes Bancorp, a Federal Savings Bank, organized under the Home Owners’ Loan Act of 1933. of the United States of America, as amended. Mortgagee, dated the 11th day of December. 1987, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, ond State of Michigan, on the 21st day of December, 1987, in Liber 460 of Barry County Records, at Page 918, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo. at the dote of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Twenty-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Ten and 57/100 (529.210.57) Dollars. Plus an Escrow Deficit of One Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Two and 85/100 (51,632.85) Dollars. Minus an Unapplied Credit of Four Hundred and 00/100 (5400.00) Dollars. And no suit or proceedings at lav/ or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof; Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sole contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 14th day of February, 1991, at two o'clock in the afternoon. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public action, to the highest bidder, at the East entrance to the Barry County Courthouse, in the City of Hastings. Harry County. Michigan (that being the building whore the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is neld), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the in­ terest thereon at ten and 620/1000 (10.620%) per cent per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fes-s allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its in­ terest in the premises. Said premises, are situated in the Township of Prairieville. County of Barry. State of Michigan and described as: Parcel #1: Lot 7, except 110 feet on the north side and lot 8, except 90 reel on the north side, ac­ cording to the recorded plat of Upscn's Resort as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, on Page 58. Parcel #2: Lot 7; except the north 70.8 feet, also except that portion south of the north 110 feet of said Lot 7, according to the recorded plat of Up­ son's Resort as recorded in Libor 3 of Plats, on Page 58. Subject to an easement for walkway between Lots 7 8 8, that goes north to pork, for lot owners only, as shown on plot. Subject to rights, if any, of the United States, the State of Michigan., other governmental entities, the public and other riparian owners in that part of captioned land lying below the ordinary high water mark. Township of Prairieville. Barry County. Michigan. Sidwell No.(s): 120-520-000-007-00. Subject of easement ond restrictions of record. During the six months Immediately rollowing the sle, the property may be redeemed. If it is deter­ mined at the time of sale that the property is aban­ doned. the redemption period will become thirty (30) days. Dated at Ann Arbor, Michigan December 26. 1990. GREAT LAKES BANCORP. A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK Mortgagee Lawrence K. Kustra (P26005) LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lakes Bancorp 401 East Liberty Street P.O. Box 8600 Ann Arbor. Michigan 48107 (313)769-8300 (1/31) Subscribe... The Hastings BANNER Call... 948-8051 De' :: ’ rfing been made in terms ond conditions of a certain mortgage made by ROBERT DANIEL BOONE AND AVIS LEE BOONE. HUSBAND AND WIFE. TO GREAT LAKES FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOC., now known os Great Lakes Ban­ corp. A Federal Savings Bank, organized under the Home Owners' Loan act of 1933, of the United States of America, as amended. Mortgagee dated the 10th day of January, 1986, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, ond State of Michigan, on the 14th day of January. 1986. in Liber 430 of Barry County Records, at Page 821, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and Interest, the sum of Thirty-Four Thou­ sand Two Hundred Ninety-Three and 07/100 (534,293.07) Dollars. Plus on Escrow Deficit of Ono Thousand One Hundred Nine and 11/100 ($1,109.11) Dollars. And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof; Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 21st day of February, 1991 at two o'clock in the afternoon. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the East entrance to the Barry County Courthouse, in the City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at Ten and 230/1000 (10.230%) per cent per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney foes allowed by law, and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest In the premises. Said premises are situated in the Township of Johnstown. County of Barry, State of Michigan and described os: Lots Number 15 and 16 of the Plat of Oak Grove, according to the recorded plat thereof, being a port of the northwest 1/4 of Section 30, Town 1 North, Range 8 West. Johnstown "ownship. Barry County, Michigan. Also beginning ot Point F on the plot of Oak Grove, In Section 30, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, as recorded in the register of deeds for Bony County, Michigan, and running thence North 29 degrees 50' East 375 feet to point E of said plat on the shore of Fine Lake; thence South 88 degrees 49' East 13.67 feet along said shore; thence South 29 degrees 50* West 382.3 feet to the North line of the county highway; thence North 58 degrees 12' West 12.05 feet to the point of beginning being a part of lot 17 of Oak Grove No. 2. as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, on Page 56. Barry County records. Johnstown Township. Barry County. Michigan. Sidwell No.(s): 08-09-130-007-00. Subject to easements and restrictions of record. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed. If it is determined at the time of sale that the property is abandoned, the redemption pericd will become thirty (30) days. Dated at Ann Arbor, Michigan January 4. 1991. GREAT LAKES BANCORP. A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK Mortgagee Lawrence K. Kustra (P26005) LEGAL DEPARTMENT Greot Lakes Bancorp 401 East Liberty Street P.O. Box 8600 Ann Arbor, Michigan 48107 (313)769-8300 (1/31) — minutes NOTICE of The of the meeting the Barry County Board of Commissioners held January 22, 1991 are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. REGISTRATION NOTICE To the Qualified Electors of Prairieville Township NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that any qualified voter living in Prairieville Township who is not registered may register with ths Prairieville Township Clerk to be eligible to vote in the February 26, 1991 Special Election. The Last Day to Register — will be — January 28,1991 until 5:00 P.M. I Clerk: Janette Emig Deputy Clerk: Patricia Davis Township Hall: 10115 Norris Rd., Delton, Michigan 49046 Phone (616) 623-2664 Registrations will be accepted other times by appointment by calling your clerk. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 24, 1991 Hastings matmen lose to Lakewood, Delton The Hastings varsity wrestling team has im­ proved over the course of the season, but it has yet to translate into victories. The young Saxons won some big matches, but still lost to Delton-Kellogg 46-22 and to host Lakewood 43-20 in a double dual meet Tuesday night. Three Hastings wrestlers posted a pair of victories. Dan Allen pinned Jerry Jordan of Lakewood in 3:09 and won a decision over Jason Charkowski of the Panthers 9-2 in the 103-pound class. At 160, Darrell Slaughter pinned Andy Michaud of the Vikings and pounded Delton’s Eric Lewis 11-1. Wayland one-two punch sinks Trojans Hastings 20 ... Lakewood 43 103 112 119 125 130 135 140 145 152 160 171 189 275 by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor One favorite cliche sports writers tend to use is that “you can throw out the records” when two old rivals meet, especially when the game is played on the underdog’s home floor. After the Wayland-Middleville nonleague game Tuesday night, it was evident that that cliche can carry with it a degree of truth. The host Wildcats, behind the one-two scoring punch of guard Eric Vandenberg and center Shawn Carpenter, prevailed 64-55 in an emotional game at Wayland High School. Wayland entered the game near the bottom of the O-K Gold Conference standings with a 2-7 overall record, but had more than enough offensive and defensive firepower to hand Middleville it’s first non-conference loss of the season. The Trojans previous two losses came to O-K Blue powers Calvin Christian and Hamilton. Middleville coach Kurt Holzhueter said that his squad knew they would be in for a tough game. “We knew they had some talented players,” he said. “I think their record is a little bit misleading.” It was Carpenter who did the bulk of the damage in the first half, scoring 10 points, as the Wildcats took a 29-21 lead into the locker room. In the second half, Vandenberg caught fire, enabling Wayland to expand its lead. The 6-2 senior scored the Wildcat’s first three baskets of the third quarter, and the Tro­ jans trailed 35-23 at the 5:10 mark. Middleville then went on a 9-0 scoring run to cut the lead to three, 35-32, behind a basket by John Scheib, a triple by Dave Sherwood and four points by Jason Pranger. The lead was 38-35 when a Trojan turnover gave Wayland the opportunity to take the final shot of the quarter. Ron Francis made the most of the chance, banking in a 25-footer at the buzzer to extend the Wildcat lead to 41-35. The basket gave Wayland the momentum, especially Vandenberg. Vandenberg sandwhlched • a pair of threepointers around a basket by David Hendriksma, and the Trojans were staring at a 49-35 deficit. But Pranger then took over for the Trojans, scoring 15 of their 20 fourth-quarter points. Unfortunately for Middleville, Vandenberg had not yet cooled off. He scored 16 of his team-high 24 points in the second half. Pranger hit a couple of triples and swished seven of eight free throws in the quarter, as the Trojans were able to slice the lead to 55-51. EXHIBITION 103 C. McKenzie pinned by P. Zeigler .. .1:53 119 A. Cove pinned by J. Haight................1:48 130 E. Haas pinned by C. Batinger........... :23 140 K. Lambeth dec. over J. Collison......... 9-3 Carpenter then rebounded a missed free throw and drew a Middleville foul. The 6-4 senior connected on the first, but missed the second, giving the Trojans another chance for a miracle finish. Junior guard Dave Sherwood, who had hit three of five previous three-point attempts in the second half, missed a triple try. Scheib then missed a tip, but Pranget came away with the loose ball and was fouled. Following a Wayland time out with 0:56 left, the 6-5 senior nailed both charity tries, pulling Middleville to within 57-53. The Trojans were forced to pressure the ball iiflhfi'fronf court, but Carpcntqr. slipped behind the defense for three late layups. Carpenter finished the game with 19 points. Pranger scored a game-high 26 points tor Middleville, which dropped to 7-3 overall, while backcourt mate Sherwood chipped in 13. No other player scored more than five for the Trojans. Pranger led the Middleville rebounders with nine, as the Wildcats won the battle of the boards 28-26. Holzhueter said the reason for the loss was clear. “In our seven wins, we shot 50 percent or better from the field,” he said. “In the two games we lost (prior to the Wayland game), we shot somewhere in the 30s." Middleville hit 18 of 41 field goal tries on the night for a 44 percent shooting clip. Conversely, Wayland shot 51 percent from the field. Holzhueter was quick to praise the defense of the Wildcats as a major reason for the relatively low shooting numbers. “I give a lot of credit their defense.” he said. “We had problems^gctting the ball in­ side. When we did, our Shots were heavily contested." The Trojans will return home for an O-K Blue tilt with Kelloggsville Friday night. Tuesday Middleville will gut a home rematch with league-leading Calvin Christian, which is currently unbeaten and ranked fifth in Class B. The Squires pinned an 85-44 loss on the Trojans Dec. 11. have a very deep bench," Krajacic said. “We play hard, but we tend to drop off defensively.” Josh Wooden and Brandon Lyons led the Delton scoring with 11 points each, while Wooden led the rebounding with eight. Chris Shay and Troy Place tossed in 13 points apiece for Pennfield, which is currently in first place in the SMAA standings, a game ahead of Maple Valley and Bronson. Tuesday the Panthers were outscored 22-6 in the second quarter, as Kalamazoo Christian jumped out to a 36-18 halftime lead. Despite the deficit, Krajacic said he thought his team was still in the game. “I still thought we could make a good showing,” he said. “Their match-up press created some problems for us in the first half and they were able to pick up the tempo." Delton cut the K-Christian lead to 46-32 about the midway point of the third quarter, but the visitors scored the final nine points of the quarter to grab a commanding 55-34 lead entering the fourth. Krajacic said the key to improving would be to execute better within the half-court offense. “Last year we averaged over 20 turnovers per game," he said. "(Tuesday) we only had II, and most of those were after we had already broken the press.” No Panthers reached double figures, as Wooden and Charley Pallett tied for lean? honors with eight. Jon Lenz pulled down six rebounds to pace Delton, which dropped to 1-9 overall with the loss. Also hurting the Panther’s cause was their lack of getting to the free throw line, as they hit five of 13 charity tosses. The schedule doesn’t provide any relief for Delton either, as they continue through what is perhaps their toughest stretch of the season. Friday the Panthers travel to Kalamazoo Hackett, then next week they visit Parchment and Paw Paw. Lions work overtime against Portland with 66-62 score; Bronson The Maple Valley varsity basketball team put in a little overtime, and though they will not be paid time and a half, they will gladly accept the result. Coach Jerry Reese’s squad came from behind in the fourth quarter to force the over­ time session, and outscored host Portland 7-3 over the course of the extra three minutes to secure a 66-62 win. The non-conference win gives the Lions a 7-3 overall record heading into Friday's SMAA showdown with Bronson. Although Maple Valley did come from behind in the fourth quarter to force the extra period, Reese said it was a gradual process. “We would come down and score two points, but they would come back and hit a three,” he said. Scott Casteele had a chance to end things in regulation when he was fouled with six seconds remaining, but he missed the first of his two free throws. Fortunately for the Lions, Casteele made the second and added four points in overtime to seal the Maple Valley win. Casteele led the Lions with 24 points. Darrel Stine chipped in 12 points and Hastings 22 ... Dolton 46 103 112 119 125 130 135 150 145 152 160 171 189 275 D. Allen dec. ever J. Charowski........... 9-2 T. Cook pinned by J. Thomas............. 2:28 T. Brighton dec. by S. Thomas........... 16-2 J. Furrow dec. over A. Hall................... 6-2 P. Dull pinned by J. Hicks .................. 1:18 Forfeit to M. Hook S. Redman dec. ever J. Clark............. 17-4 D. Eherdt p’lineu by D. Dalloway .... 1:02 C. McKeever dec. by J. Burandt......... 5-17 D. Slaughter dec. over E. Lewis......... 11-1 A. Newberry pinned J. Dalphino .......... :50 J. Stout pinned by N. Chappell........... :32 P. Smith pinned by R. Ferris .................:57 EXHIBITION 135 O. Lenz pinned N. Kendall ...................3:40 171 M. Gates pinned T. Hemistrap........... 5:30 The Trojans John Scheib muscles inside as a pair of Wayland defenders close in. Teammates Brad Bruner and Rob Hunt battle for rebounding posi­ tion on the weak side. (Photo courtesy of Jim Cook) 2nd half lapses costly to Panthers A series of scoring droughts in the second half of recent games is beginning to haunt Delton-Kellogg varsity basketball coach Paul Krajacic. His Panthers lost 73-48 Friday night at Bat­ tle Creek Pennfield and Tuesday night at home to Kalamazoo Christian, 79-39. Against Pennfield, Delton was able to stay within striking distance until late in the game, when a late barrage of Pennfield free throws made the final score a little bit deceiving. The Panthers trailed by seven at halftime and were still within six, 37-31, with under three minutes to go in the third quarter. "I thought we played our best game oi the year, particularly on the defensive end,” Kra­ jacic said. “We held them to 29 first-half points, and they’re a good basketball team.” Pennfield stretched the lead to 56-46 with under four minutes remaining, then outscored the Panthers 17-2 the rest of the way. "When we get into a competitive game, we seem to get into foul difficulties, and we don’t D. Allen pinned J. Jordan....................3:09 T. Cook dec. by M. Sutherland........... 6-2 T. Brighton dec. by D. Roll................... 5-4 J. Furrow pinned by J. Wilcox.......... 3:57 P. Dull pinned by D. ROII........................ :48 T. Duroff dec. by D. Herald............... 17-10 S. Redman dec. by C. Fedewa........... 12-3 D. Eherdt pinned by K. Durkee............. :10 C. McKeever pinned by J. Makely .. .1:13 D. Slaughter pinned A. Michaud .... 1:43 Aaron Newberry dec. over C. Mescar 18-1 J. Stout dec. over J. Murrow.................. 8-5 P. Smith pinned by L. Gahvlz............. 1:28 Aaron Ne*-* -uy defeated Chad Mesecar of Lakewuv. . _ a convincing 18-1 count and pinned Joe Delphiano of Delton in 0:50 at 171. Jeff Furrow, wrestling at 125, also picked up a win, defeating Alex Hall of the Panthers 6-2. Scott Redman won a major decision over his Delton opponent. Josh Clark, by a 17-4 score. At 189. Jeff Stout decisioned John Morrow of Lake wood 8-5. Ken Lambeth, Orin Lenz and Mike Gates all won exhibition matches for the Saxons. Hastings will wrestle Twin Valley foe Col­ dwater at home tonight and Battle Creek Lakeview at home Tuesday. Mickey Collier popped in nine points and five assists off the bench. Casteele and Stine pulled down 12 rebounds apiece to lead Maple Valley. Dan Franks dished off three assists for the Lions. Portland grabbed a 16-7 lead following the first quarter, due in large part to the threepjint bombing of Gary Meyers. Meyers hit a pair of first quarter triples and finished with four, scoring 14 points. The **arly deficit forced the Lions to play catch-up the rest of the way. "It was basically an ugly victory," said Reese. "It was not a pretty sight at all." "1 give them credit," he added. "They did what they needed to do as far as slowing down the tempo. Reese will undoubtably take the win nonetheless, with Friday’s battle with Bron­ son at home on the horizon. Bronson is currently a half game ahead of the Lions in the conference standings with a 4-1 league record, 5-5 overall. Maple Valley is 3-1 in the SMAA. which is led by unbeaten Battle Creek Pennfield. Lady Saxon JVs suffer first loss The Hastings junior varsity volleyball team suffered their first loss of the young season Monday night against Lakewood 15-9, 13-15, 15-13. Top servers for the Lady Saxons were Malyka DeGoa, Heather Daniels and Sarah Johnston. Michelle Leatherman also did a good job in her first game as a setter this season. Hastings came back to defeat Middleville 15-12, 15-8. Katie Murphy totalled six serve points, while teammates Heather Noorman and Rachel Brighton added four each. The first puck will be dropped Feb. 20 as the second season of the YMCA adult floor hockey league begins. An Informational meeting will be held Jan.31 In the Middle School music room. Words for the Ys YMCA-Youth Council’s Adult Indoor Soccer Game Results: Yellow 8 vs. Red 4; Gray 5 vs. Navy 2; Gray 6 vs. White 3. Yellow....................................................... 5-0-2 Grey...........................................................4-2-1 Navy.......................................................... 3-3-1 Red............................................................ 3-5-0 White......................................................... 1-6-0 Hastings YMCA-Youth Council’s 3 on 3 Basketball Kirk Lydy..................................................... 3-0 Nichols..........................................................3-0 Law and Order............................................. 2-1 High Flyers................................................... 1-2 Non Runners................................................0-3 Dedeckers.................................................... 0-3 YMCA-Youth Council Men’s Basketball C League: J-Ad Graphics 34 vs. Jennings 39; Carl’s Market 43 vs. Mater’s Gators 31; Riverbend 37 vs. Hastings Mutual 21. B League: Larry Poll Realty 50 vs. Flexfab 60; Clearview Properties 78 vs. C&B Dis­ count 36; C&B Discount 51 vs. Flexfab 52; Pennock Hospital 53 vs. Superette 52; Cap­ pon Oil 60 vs. Hastings Savings and Loan 59; Hoopsters 78 vs. Cappon Oil 41; Blankenstein’s 57 vs. Hoopsters 78. A League: Hosey Fanns 91 vs. Kow Pat­ ties 61; Brown's 87 vs. Omara’s 81; Peter­ sons 72 vs. B.C. Realtors 80; Hastings Mfg. 65 vs. Lakewood Merchants 75. Standings C League: W L Carl’s Market.............................................. 9-0 Archies..........................................................6-1 Mater’s Gators............................................. 4-3 J-Ad Graphics.............................................. 4-4 Riverbend..................................................... 3-5 Hastings Mutual........................................... 1-7 Miller Estate................................................0-7 B League: W L Hastings Savings/Loan............................... 8-2 Clearview Properties....................................8-2 Mettala Hoopsters........................................8-2 Pennock Hospital......................................... 7-3 Cappon Oil...................................................6-4 Flexfab..........................................................4-6 Blankenstein’s..............................................3-7 C&B Discount............................................. 3-7 Larry Poll Realty......................................... 2-8 Superette........................................................1-9 A League: W L Brown’s........................................................ 8-1 Omara’s........................................................ 6-3 Hoosey Farms...............................................6-3 Lakewood Merchants.................................. b-3 Petersons...................................................... 4-5 Barry County Realty................................... 3-6 Hastings Mfg................................................2-7 Kow Patties................................................... 1-8 YMCA Standings High School 3 on 3 A League Alliance.....................................................4-0-0 Domination............................................... 4-0-0 Studs..........................................................3-1-0 Bad Attitude............................................. 3-1-0 Quick Silver..............................................1-3-0 Don’t Laugh.............................................. 1-3-0 Weideman's.............................................. 0-4-0 Us and the 2 Chicks.................................. 0-4-0 B League Seek and Destroy...................................... 4-0-0 Smacker.................................................... 4-0-0 Damage Inc.............................................. 4-0-0 Fearsome 5 Some..................................... 2-2-0 Dwarfs....................................................... 1-3-0 Weasles......................................................1-3-0 Unknowns................................................. 0-4-0 Offspring................................................... 0-4-0 C League Little Rascals............................................4-0-0 Bongers..................................................... 3-1-0 CestLa Vie............................................. .1-3-0 Homies......................................................0-4-0 Adult floor hockey league now forming The second season of Hastings YMCA adult floor hockey will begin Thursday, Jan. 31, with an informational meeting in the Hastings Middle School vocal music room at 7:30 p.m. Anyone interested in joining or forming a floor hockey team is invited to attend to learn rules and other details. The east gym of the Hastings Middle School has been reserved on Saturday, Feb. 2 and Feb. 16, from 1 to 3 p.m. for beginners to learn the basics of floor hockey and for more experienced players to hum; their skills. Those using the gym are asked to pay $3 each to cover the cost of using the gym. League play will begin Wednesday. Feb. 20, and continue on the following Mondays: Feb. 25, March 4, March 11, March 18, March 25. April 8 and April 15. All games will be played in the east gym of the middle school. An air-filled rubber safety puck is used, along with regulation wooden hockey slick.;. Participants must provide their own hockey sticks, shin pads and protective gloves. Only non-marking shoes arc allowed on the gym floor. Further details will be provided at the Jan. 31 meeting. Team fees will be S270. For further information, contact Tom Maurer at 948-2980 or Dave Storms at 945-4574. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 24, 1991 — Page 11 Bowling results Monday Bowlerettes Kent Oil 46-22; Britten Concrete 44-24; Hecker Agency 38-30; D & J Electric 376-306; Riverbend Travel 33-35; Good Time Pizza 32-36; Dorothy's Hairstyling 31%-36 6. High Gaines & Series: D. Cocnen 208-489; S. Greenfield 189-518; L. Elliston 180-526; E. Dunham 176-501; D. Snyder 173-486; S. Pennington 172-466; T. Christopher 170-474. Good Games: D. Coencn 208; A. Fox 167; T. Elliston 155; J. Donnini 162; P. Britten 148; G. Potter 163; T. Loftus 157; J. Doster 164; J. McMillen 163; B. Wilson 155. Tuesday Mixed Thornapple Valley Equipment 7-1; For­ mula Realty 6-2; Lewis Realty 6-2; Finishing Touch 5-3; Marsh's Refrigeration 3646; Consumers Concrete 3646; Admiral 3-5; Middle Lakers 2-6; Miller’s Carpet 2-6; J&M 2-6. Men’s High Games and Series: P. Scobey 567; K. Chandler 197; D. Endres 212-552; D. Hause 232-519; G. Nicholson 178; Rick Eaton 230-531; B. Hesterly 204-587. Women’s High Games and Series: J. Gasper 232-533; V. Goodenough 417; J. Sanlnocencio 182; C. Haupt 170; V. Scobey 170-436; S. Rose 180; K. Schlachter 139-384; D. Sinclair 162. Thursday Twisters Andrus Chevrolet 51-29; Tom's Market 48-32; Century 21 - Czinder 45-35; B.D.S., Inc. 426-376; Geuke’s Market 40-40; Hastings Mutual 376426; Hastings Bowl 36-44; Ray James Electromechanical 36-44; Bowman Refrigeration 34-46; Shamrock Tavern 30-50. High Games: D. Oliver 169; P. Coykendall 151; L. Myers 164; C. Wallace 155; K. Hooten 159; D. Gilbert 158; L. McDuffee 160; L. Colvin 187; B. Quada 190; M. Smith 164; J. Connor 188; B. Dunn 160; P. Wright 157; D. Staines 160; J. Gasper 167; B. Roush 164; S. Neymeiyer 178; L. Barnum 162; L. Weyerman 164; S. Keeler 180. High Games & Series: D. Oliver 169-455; L. Myers 164-457; L. Colvin 187-473; B. Quada 190490; M. Smith 164-468; J. Con­ nor 188-458; B. Dunn 160-477; D. Staines 160-460; J. Gasper 167-476; S. Neymeiyer 178471; S. Keeler 180488. Sunday Mixed Die Hards 54-26; Alley Cats 476-286; Gutterdusters 47-33; Ogdcnites 446-316; Pin Busters 43-37; Really Rottens 41 *6-38 Vi; Holy Rollers 406-396; Misfits 4040; Get Along Gang 40-36; Traitors 38*64116; Hooter Crew 38-38; Wanderers 3743; We Don’t Care 366436; Chug if Lugs 3644; Greenbacks 35*6-44*6; Sandbaggers 336466; Thunderdogs 3149; Middlelakers 28-52. Women’s High Games & Series: L. Begerow 151; P. Lake 181-505; S. Warmke 141; D. VanCampcn 183-510; V. Miller 212; A. Sutliff 163; R. Prior 172; C. Allen 178-517; T. Pennington 160; D. Hughes 141. Men’s High Games & Series: S. Davis 191; M. Tilley 202-543; G. Snyder 191; R. Snyder 182-503; M. Cole 198-520; B. Lake 187-509; B. Drayton 225-511; R. Neymeiyer 191-500; B. Miller 191; C. Pennington 213-501; R. Ogden 206-598; J. Haight 196-536; R. Hughes 179; R. Ogden 200-543; J. Woodard 203. Thursday A.M. Word of Faith No. 2, 53; Question Marks 51; Northland Optical 496; Leftovers 49; Varney’s 486; Bosley’s 44; Hummers 42; Word of Faith No. 1, 396; Slow Pokes 396; Valley Realty 39; G.L.O.B. 356; Tea for Three 346; Kreativc Komers 34; Word of Faith No. 3, 33; Friendly Homes 306; Kloosterman’s 296; Welton’s 29. High Games: K. Mizer 148; L. Gleckler 159; A. Allen 162; M. Dull 164; P. Godbey. 178; B. Norris 156; N. Hummel 169; P. Fisher 162; B. Johnson 142; C. Peters 156; K. Richardson 138; B. Sexton 129; S. Lambert 169; P. Elzinga 136; N. Wilson 175; C. Ryan 138; J. McKeough 163; R. Kuempel High Series & Games: K. Leep 203-548; F. Ruthruff 209-526; P. Hamilton 197-514; C. McKay 183474; O. Gillons 168486; J. Hass 132-384; J. Power 158-396. Saxon 7th graders win pair from Delton The Hastings seventh grade basketball teams each defeated their Delton-Kellogg op­ ponents Tuesday night. The “A" team rallied from an early 204 deficit, outscoring the young Panthers 40-6 the rest of the way in a 44-26 win. Ryan Gillons tossed in 11 points and Da­ mian DeGoa added nine for the Saxons. Ryan Vandenberg and Dean Mesescar chipped in seven points apiece. Fred Giles collected nine steals and Gillons pulled down eight rebounds. The "B” team was also victorious, posting a 42-22 win. Jim Robbe led the scoring with nine points, while Brian Eggers pitched in eight for Hastings. Dirf's paces Viking past Ionia, 60-57 Monday Mixers Three Ponies Tack 44-28; Girrbach’s 436-286; Andrus of Hastings 43-29; Grand­ mas Plus One 42-30; Hastings Bowl 41-31; Clay's Dinner Bell 41-31; Miller Real Estate 40-32; Ferrellgas 40-32; Dewey’s Auto Body 3844; Pioneer Apartments 37*6-34*6; Dads Post No. 241, 356-366; Lazy Girls Inc. 35-37; Music Center 31*640*6; Michelob 2943; Outward Appearance 2943; Cinder Drugs 2844; Miller’s Carpet 2547; Goof Offs 2547. Good Games & Series: F. Girrbach 171474; E. Ulrich 162467; S. Wilt 171460; G. Otis 206471; S. VanDenburg 215-582; R. Kuempel 195-526; H. Service 167482; M. Kill 181479. Good Games: J. Bursley 133; G. Wilson 195; L. Barnum 172; C. Kellogg 152; S. Dryer 157; L. Warner 124; C. Bennett 141; S. Nevins 160; M. Moore 186; C. Jiles 135; V. Hubka 147; C. Jenkins 140; C. Trumbull 156; D. Larsen 179; R. Shapley 195; K. Palmer 156; B. Howes 161; W. Main 176; S. Nash 153; J. Kasinsky 152; D. Bums 182; N. Taylor 209; R. Girrbach 174. Senior forward Chris Duits buried 13 of 15 free throw attempts to lift the Lakewood var­ sity basketball team to a 60-57 non-league vic­ tory at Ionia Tuesday. Duits finished with a game-high 26 points for the Vikings, who improved to 6-5 overall with the victory. The Vikings threatened to pull away several times, but the pesky Bulldogs would not lie down. Lakewood held a nine-point lead late in the third quarter, but went the final three minutes of the third and the first two minutes of the fourth without scoring a field goal. “Fortunately we played good defense.’’ head Coach Mike Maciasz said. “They only scored two baskets in that stretch." With the Vikings holding a slim three-point lead, Ionia fouled center Rich Long, who missed the fruru end of a one-and-one. The game was still in doubt until a lastsecond Bulldog desperation three-pointer missed the mark. For the third consecutive game. Lakewood was plagued by a poor shooting performance. The Vikings connected on a mere 17 of 50 for 34 percent shooting from the floor, and hit just 60 percent from the line. Junior Brett Barker added 15 points for Lakewood, which travels to Lansing Catholic Central for a key Capital Circuit game Friday night. Duits led the Viking rebounders with 13 caroms, while point guard Tom Richardson dished off six assists. Thursday Angels Stefanos 536-226; Clays 49-27; McDonalds 436-326; Enforce Ware 38*6-37*6; Lil Brown Jug 386-376; Hastings Mutual 3640; Barry Co. Real Estate 3343 Good Games and Series - C. Heath 167; C. Moore 188; L. Horton 148; T. VanBoven 180; N. Kioosterman 155; D. Myers 134; B. Whitaker 191-505; R. Haight 197; N. McDonald 186; S. Snider 162; D. Bemheisel 161; K. McMillon 150; D. Sincler 161; B. Moody 191; J. Green 130; L. Aspinall 188; C. Garrett 139; C. Burpee 150. Wednesday P.M. Friendly Home Parties 526-276: Mace’s Pharmacy 506-296; Hair Care Center 46-34; Misfits 45-35; Lifestyles 446-356; Varney’s Stables 42-38; Easy Rollers 416-386; Nashville Locker 4040; Valley Realty 3644; — 2-78. High Games and Series: B. High 201467; K. Becker 193-558; S. Brimmer 185437; G. Otis 179491, M. Brimmer 167475; C. Sanlnocencio 147436; J. Sanlnocencio 159432; G. Gibbs 412-391. B. Smith 171; E. Vanassec 167; B. Vrogindewey 160; P. Casdeberry 167; F. Schneider 158; R. Rechard 145; B. Blakley 169; B. Green 152; J. Pettengill 134-356. Family History Library offers 'sneak preview’ Skying for two, Middleville's Brad Bruner skies for two points during its 64-55 nonleague loss to Wayland Tuesday night. The Trojans take a 7-3 overall mark Into tomorrow’s O-K Blue game against Kelloggsville. (Photo courtesy of Jim Cook) NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE The public is invited to a "sneak preview" of the new Family History Library in Hastings when the Barry County Genealogy Club meets there at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29. The Family History Library is located at 600 Airport Rd. Those who attend are asked to bring one family surname to work with during the evening. Assistance will he available. The library's sources are worldwide. "They have many, many records from all over the world: baptisms, deaths, books of family genealogy and group sheets," said Nancy Bocrsma, president of the genealogy group. For more information, contact Nancy at 8-4810 or Darrell Hawbaker, at 9454263. GET YOUR COPIES of Hastings Banner at any of these area locations. In Hastings — Bosley Pharmacy C&B Discount Cappon Oil City Food and Beverage Country Pantry D.J. Electric Drake’s Market Plus Eberhard’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Jacobs Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R & J’s Riverview Grocery Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery C.J. Take Out Doug’s Market Todd’s Grocery Hook’s Drugs Kloosterman’s Coop In Lake Odessa — In Middleville — Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Middle Mart Professional Pharmacy Village Grocery Sinke’s Service In Nashville — Charlie’s Southend K & M Meats Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl’s Market Thomapple Lk. Gen. Store In Delton — Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Cappon’s Quick Mart Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market Cappon’s Quick Stoo In Freeport— L& J’s Our Village General Store In DowlingDan’s Grocery Dowling Corner Store Gun Lake— Joe’s Grocery Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart Others— Sav-Way Mini Mart, Vermontville Banfield General Store Quick Stop Food, Battle Creek Country Store - Bellevue Woodland Centre - Woodland �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 24, 1991 Legal Notices CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO. 236 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS OF “THE HASTINGS CODE" Young Citizenship Awards presented The Hastings Exchange Club’s Young Citizenship awards for the month of January at Southeastern Elementary School went to (from left) Alelsha Miller, Lauren Reed and Max Krebs, shown with teacher Cindy Wilcox. Receiving Young Citizenship awards for January from Central Elementary School were (from left) Lyndsey Thompson, Kelli Joe Brice, Danielle Wlldern and Michelle Davis. Earning Young Citizenship honors for January at Northeastern Elemen­ tary were Stephanie Jlles (left) and Cindy Hayes, shown with teacher Alice Gergen. Winning Caesar's awards of distinction for the month were Evan Anderson, Amber Dean, Rusty Hawthorne, Crystal Hough, Kenny Hoxworth, Lynnae Jones, Anthony Kreps, Tony Lind, Lacey Owen, Joel Risner, Kathryn Safie, BenJI Shaw, Courtney Sinclair, Derek Sinnet, Chris Stafford and Morgan Zimmer. Stacey Martin received the Hastings Exchange Club Young Citizenship award for January at St. Rose Elememntary. She is shown with teacher Diane Brighton. Reaching the TOTAL Barry County Market every week is a... TILL ORDER We do it EACH WEEK of the year. The Reminder Maple Valley News Sun and News Lakewood News Hastings Exchange Club Young Citizenship awards for January at Pleasantview Elementary went to Tif­ fany Seymour and and Jacob Miller, shown with teacher E leanor Vonk. THE BUTCHER, THE BAKER, THE CANDLESTICK MAKER... Just a few of the businesses a new homeowner needs after mov­ ing in. In fact, the list is endless So why not help the new families in your community find your business more quickly by sponsoring the Getting To Know You program in your area. Join the finest merchants, professionals and home service companies welcom­ ing new homeowners with our housewarming gift and needed in­ formation about exclusive sponsors Try us and see why Getting To Know You helps both the new homeowner and YOU. " geTt-ing tq know-you The Hastings Banner WELCOMING NEWCOMERS NATIONWIDE I AD GRAPHICS PUBLICATIONS (616)945-9554 To become a sponsor. call (800) 645-6376 In New York State (800) 632-9400 zoning district the following provisions must be satisfied. (1) The applicant shall submit a site plan, show­ ing to scale, the proposed location and the eleva­ THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS that Sections tion of the antenna, building located on the site, 3.10. 3.40. 3.49. 3.150, 3.223 of The Hastings roods, and natural features. In addition the site Code: be amended to read os follows: plan shall also provide foundation and/or moun­ Section 1. Section 3.10 of the Hastings Code ting detail as appropriate for the Building Inspec­ (1970). as amended, is hereby amended to the ad­ tor to determine safety and building code dition of the following subsections: compliance. "Section 3.10 (3a) Antenna* Private Com­ (2) No portion of an antenna shall display any munication: Private communication antennas shall advertising message or other graphic representa­ mean an apparatus installed out-of-doors which is tion other than a manufacturer's logo or name capable of receiving or transmitting communica­ plate, provided such logo or name plate is of a size tions for radio and/or television, including and character that is not legible from adjacent satellite dish reception antennas, amateur radio properties. transmitting and receiving antennas but excluding (3) All antennas located skill be on the same lot such antennas as commercial radio and television or premises as the use for which it is necessary to. and microwave communication towers. Excluded (4) All antennas shall be of a color and texture are such other facilities as have been preempted so as to promote its visual blending into the adja­ from City regulations by applicable State or cent background Federal laws and regulations." (c) Location of Antenna Section 3.10: (1) Ground Mounted Antennas (17a) Lot Area: The area contained within the lot (a) No antenna shall be constructed in any front lines or property boundary. yard area but shall be constructed to side -v rear (17b) Lot Comer: A lot located at the intersection of the principal structure. of two (2) or more streets where the corner in­ (b) No antenna shall be located closer than it* terior angle, formed by the intersection of the height to a rear or side property line. centerlines of the street is one hundred thirty-five (c) All antennas not mounted on a principal or (135) degrees or less or a lot abutting upon a curv­ accessory building shall be permanently anchored ed street or streets if tangents to the curve at the to a foundation located on the ground. two (2) points where the lot lines meet the (d) Ground mounted satellite dish antenna shall centerline curve from an interior angle of one hun­ not exceed a height of twelve (12) feet or a dred thirty-five (135) degrees or less. diameter of ten (10) feet. Conventional non­ (’.7c) Lot Coverage: The percentage of the lot commercial radio and television antenna* and covered by the ground floor of principal and ac­ amateur radio antennas shall not exceed the cessory buildings and structures. building height limitation of the zoning district. (17d) Lot Depth: The distance between the front (2) Poof and/or Building Mounted Antennas line and the rear lot line measured along the me­ (a) Antennas mounted on the roof or side of a dian between the side lot lines. building shall not exceed the height limitation for (17e) Lot, Double Frontage: Any lot, excluding a the district and further, no satellite dish antenna comer lot. which fronts on two (2) streets which do shall extend higher than five (5) feel above the not Intersect. ridge or peak of the building roof. (17f) Lot, Interior: A lot which has frontage on (b) An antenna mounted on the roof or side roof only one (1) street. of a building shall be located on that portion of the (17g) Lot Lines: The lines bounding a lot. building located adjacent to the roar of the proper­ (I7h) Lot Line, Front: The lot line separating a lot ty unless it is demonstrated that an alternative from a street right-of-way, private rood, or other locatign is as safe or safer and the visibility of the thoroughfare. antenna from the adjacent properties and by (171) Lot Line. Rear: The lot line opposite and pedestrian or vehicular passers-by Is reduced or most distance from the front lot line. In the case of equal In comparison to a rear yard a triangular or otherwise Irregular shaped lot or orientation/locatlon. parcel, an imaginary line ten (10) feet in length en­ (d) Conditional Exemption: tirely within the lot or parcel, parallel to and at a Conventional V.H.F. and/or U.H.F. television maximum distance from the front lot line. antennas which have width and height dimension* (17|) Lot Line. Side: Any lot line other than a of not more than 135 inches and ten (10) feet, front or rear lot line. respectively, which are situated on the portion of "Section 3.10(26o): the roof adjacent to the rear yard on the property, (26a) Setback: The minimum unoccupied and which do not extend higher than eight (8) feet distance between the lot line and the wall of a above the ridge and/or peak of the roof or the building excluding steps, unenclosed porches, and maximum height limitation in the zoning district, decks. shall be exempted from the requirement of apply­ (26b) Setback Line: The line which is the re­ ing for and receiving approval under this Section. quired minimum distance from the street right-of(•) Interpretation Guidelines: way or any other lot line that establishes the area The provision* of this Section will be interpreted within which the principal structure must be to carry out the stated objective of this Section, erected or placed." and shall not be interpreted so a* to impose costs Section 2. Section 3.10 of the Hastings Code upon the applicant which are excessive in light of (1970), as amended, is hereby amended to read as the purchase and installation cost of the antenna follows: and accessory equipment." "Section 3.10(33) Yards: Section 5. Section 3.49 of the Hastings Code (a) "Yard": An open space on a lot. unoccupied (1970), as amended, is hereby amended by the ad­ and unobstructed from the ground upward, except dition of the following language: as otherwise permitted in this Ordinance. "Section 3.49(b) Permitted yard encroachments. (b) “Front Yard: An open unoccupied space, exten­ The following yard encroachments shall be permit­ ding across the full width of the lot and lying bet­ ted under the provisions of the ordinance: ween the front lot line and the nearest wall of the 1) Certain architectural features such as cor­ building excluding steps, unenclosed porches, and nices, eaves, gutters, chimneys, pilasters, and decks. similar features may project no more than two (2) (c) “Side Yard: An open unoccupied space, bet­ feet into required front, side and roar yards. ween the nearest wall of th* building, excluding 2) An unenclosed porch, deck, or awning may • steps, unenclosed porches, and decks, and the project into the required rear yard area for a side lot line, extending from the front yard to the distance not to exceed four (4) feet and into the rear yard. average front yard for a distance not to exceed (d) “Rear Yard": A space unoccupied except by four (4) feet but In no case shall the unenclosed an accessory building or use as hereinafter porch, deck or awning be closer than twenty (20) specifically permitted, extending across the full feet from the front lot line. The average front yard width of the lot between the rear lot line ond the shall be determined as set forth in Article 12 nearest wall of the building excluding steps, herein. An unenclosed porch, deck or awning shall unenclosed porches, and decks." not be placed in any required side yard. Section 3. Section 3.40 of the Hastings Code Section 3.49(c). Measurement of Building Set­ (1970), as amended, is hereby amended to read as back. The building setback shall be determined by follows: measuring the distance between a lot line and the "Section 3.40 Corner Lots nearest wall of an existing or proposed building The following regulations shall apply to corner excluding steps, unenclosed porches, and decks." lots in all zoning districts: Section 6. Section 3.150 of the Hastings Code (1) A corner lot bounded by two (2) intersecting (1970), as amended, is hereby amended to read as streets as defined herein shall have two (2) front follows: yards, a rear yard and a side yard. The owner, "Section 3.150. Height and Area. Height ond builder or other person with a legal interest in the area regulations shall be specified for each property may, after consulting with the Zoning Ad­ residential zone, provided, however, that the ministrator, designate which is the rear yard and following general regulations shall npply; which is the side yard. (1) Where the front yard for existing buildings is (2) For a comer lot bounded by three (3) in­ less than the minimum required front yard of this tersecting streets the lot shall have three (3) front ordinance, the minimum front yard for a proposed yards and the remaining yard shall be a rear yard. building shall be the average of the front yards for (3) The front yard requirement shall be met those existing buildings within three (3) lots on along one abutting street only. The required front both sides of the proposed site on the same side of yard along the remaining street(s) shall conform Io the street. There shall be at least two existing the requirements for the zoning district in which buildings on either side of the proposed site in the lot is located. order to establish an average front yard otherwise (4) A principal of accessory building on a corner the required minimum yard for the zoning district lot which is to be located within twenty-five (25) shall apply. In no case shall the front yard be less feet of the side lot line of an adjoining lot shall than twenty (20) feet." adhere to the front yard requirement for that ad­ Section 7. Section 3.223 of the Hastings Code joining lot. (1970), as amended, is hereby amended to read as (5) A detached or attached garage serving a follows: principal building on a corner lot shall be setback a "Section 3.223(3) Height and area. (3) Side Yard. minimum of twenty-five (25) feet from each front For single-family or two-family dwellings there lot line to allow adequate off-street parking space shall be two (2) side yards totaling at least twentyand to reduce the likelihood of vehicles parking five (25) feet and no side yard shall be less than over sidewalk.” ten (10) feet, provided that where a side lot ad­ Section 4. Section 3.49 of the Hastings Code joins a street a minimum yard of twenty-five (25) (1970), as amended, is hereby amended to read as feet is required. Any other types of principal follows: buildings shall meet the requirements of section “Section 3.49. Private Communication Antennas. 3.220(2) above: In all zoning districts, the installation and/ur use of Section 8. If any Section, sentence, clause or private communication antennas as an accessory phrase of this ordinance is for any •eason held to use, is permitted upon the approval of the Building bo invalid or unconstitutional by decision of any Inspector, provided the provisions of this Section Court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall ore satisfied. not affect the validity of the remaining portions of (a) It is the intent of this Section to provide this ordinance. reasonable regulations for the mounting of private Moved by Jasperse and supported by Walton, communication antennas. The objectives of these that the above Ordinance be adopted as read. regulations are: YEAS 5 (1) To promote safety, and prevent dangers to NAYS 3 persons and property resulting from accidents in­ ABSENT 0 volving antenna facilities which become dislodged I. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk, do hereby certify in whole or in part, and fall from building struc­ that the above is a true copy of an Ordinance tural mountings due to wind load, snow load, adopted by the Hastings City Council on January and/or other factors and/or conditions which may 14. 1991. reasonably be expected to impact upon such Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (1 /24) facilities when so mounted; (2) To promote the utilization of ground moun­ ting for antennas where reasonably feasible: (3) In the interest of maintaining and promoting the aesthetic ond architectural quality of property values, to minimize the visibility of antennas Synopsis through the use of locational requirements; Regular Meeting (4) To balance the City’s authority and duty to PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD regulate the placement and manner of antenna in­ January 9. 1991 stallation in relation to the right of the public to Tabled action regarding the property tax ad­ construct and use private antennas to receive ministration lee matter involved in pending and/or transmit signals without unreasonable litigation. restrictions; Withdrew appointment of Chuck Ford as 2nd Lt. (5) To conditionally exclude from the operation of PLFD at his request. of this Section certain criteria of Subsection (c). Approved appointment of Randy Yates os based upon the following findings: there is volunteer part time patrolman thru 10-31-91. relatively small concern for wind and snow load Approved payment of S2.499.32 to Barry issues; there has been a long demonstrated safety Township for Township's 1 3 of Superior En­ record; there has been a historical acceptance of vironmental billing and further to amend the such facilities from an architectural and aesthetic budget for the same. standpoint; and. the cost of compliance with the Approved to dispense with the annual meeting procedure for application and review would be effective immediately. great in relation to the cost of purchasing and in­ Appr''.«a payment of outstanding bills totaling stalling such antennas. SC.uo2.42 (b) Prior to the issuance of a permit for the erec­ Jcnette Emig. Clerk tion of a private communication antenna in any Attested to by: Supervisor Reck (1 - 24) CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO. 239 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 3.400 OF “THE HASTINGS CODE” THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS that Section 3.400 of "The Hastings Code” be amended to read as follows: Section 3.400. BOCA Basic Building Code (BOCA). Adopted. (a) That certain document, three (3) copies of which are on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Hastings, being marked and designated at "The BOCA Basic National Building Code." 1990 edition, as published by the Building Officials and Code Administration International. Inc., be ond is hereby adopted os the building code of the City of Hastings, in the State of Michigan, for the control of buildings and structures as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of “The BOCA Basic National Building Code." 1990 edition, are hereby referred to. adopted and mode a part hereof, as If fully set out in this Ordinance. (b) Any person who violates this section shall be punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for up to ninety (90) days and a fine of not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00). or by both such fine and imprisonment. This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication. Moved by Jasperse and supported by Brower that the above Ordinance be adopted and read. YEAS 8 < NAYS 0 ABSENT 0 I. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 14th day of January. 1991. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk (1 /24) CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO. 238 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 3.500 AND 3.501 OF “THE HASTINGS CODE" THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS that Section 3.500 of “The Hastings Code" be amended to read as follows: Section 3.500. Basic Housing Code (BOCA) adopted. That certain document, three (3) copies of which are on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Hastings, being marked and designated at “The BOCA National Existing Structures Code," 1990 edition, os published by the Building Officials and Code Adminsitration International, Inc., be and i$ hereby adopted as the Housing Code of the City of Hastings, in the State of Michigan, for the control of buildings and regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions, and terms of "The BOCA National Ex­ isting Structures Code," 1990 edition, ore hereby referred to. adopted and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this section. Penalties. Any person who violates this section shall be punished by imprisonment in the county jail for up to ninety (90) days and a fine of not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), or by both such fine and imprisonment. Section 3.501. Amendments. Section ES-111.4 shall provide that any one af­ fected by a demolition order shall within twenty (20) days apply to an appropriate court of record. This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication. Moved by Jasperse ond supported by Spencer that the above Ordinance be adopted as road. YEAS 8 NAYS 0 ’•4 1' ABSENT 0 I, Sharon Vickery, City Clerk, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 14th day of January, 1991. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (1 /24) CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO 237 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 11.1 OF “THE HASTINGS CODE” THE QTY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS that Section 11.1 of “The Hastings Code" be amended to read as follows: Section 11.1 BOCA FIRE PREVENTION Code­ Adopted; penalties. (a) That certain document, three (3) copies of which are on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Hastings, being marked and designated at "The BOCA Basic National Fire Prevention Code." 1990 edition, as published by the Building Officials and Code Administration International, inc., be and is hereby adopted as the fire preven­ tion code of the City of Hastings, in the State of Michigan, for the control of fire hazards as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations, pro­ visions, penalties, conditions and terms of "The BOCA Basic National Fire Prevention Code," 1990 edition, ore hereby referred So, adopted ond made a part hereof, os if fully set out in this section. (b) Any person who violates this section shall be punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for up to ninety (90) days ond a fine of not more than Five Hundred Dollorr. ($500.00), or by both such fine and imprisonment. This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication. Moved by Cusack and supported by Brower that the above Ordinance be adopted and read. YEAS 8 NAYS 0 ABSENT 0 I, Sharon Vickery, City Clerk, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 14th day of January, 1991. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (1/24) Synopsis of Minutes HOPE TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting January 14. 1991 — 7:30 p.m. Pledge to the Flog by all present. Roll call reflected live members present. Eigh­ teen residents and four guests. Approved December 10. 1990 minutes and Agenda. Received Treasurers report and all corresoondence and committee reports. Heard public comments concerning assessing card file system and Barry County snow removal policy. Approved payment of listed bills. Notification received from D.N.R. extending permits issued to Dr. Terry L. Wortz and Clair V. Stevens. Sewer updates given by Louis VanLiere and Bill Parker. Accepted with regret the resignation of John Scarbrough from the Planning Commission. Approved payment of $2,565.98 to B.P.H. Fire Department for Superior Environmental Corp. Accepting applications for Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeal Members — approval of advertise. Read letters dated 12/19. 90 from Barry County Road Commission. Approved purchase of two tarps. Approval given for Supervisor. Board of Review. Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeal members to attend Workshop Seminars. Adjournment 9:30 p.m. Shirley R. Case. Clerk Attested to by: Patricia 1. Baker. Supervisor (1/24) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 24, 1991 — Page 13 Red Cross has support group for kin of troops in the Gulf J-Ad Graphics News Service A .support group for family and friends of those serving in the Persian Gulf will meet at 7 p.m. Monday. Jan. 28. at Grace Wesleyan Church in Hastings. Though the war did not start until last week, the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross has been preparing, sipce call-ups started, to provide support for families of the men and women serving in the Persian Gulf. "We’ve been working for months to get the families I.D.’d. their needs identified and to determine what needs might come up later if the war escalates.” said Don Turner, the director of the Barry County Red Cross chapter. Retired military personel and an active duty sargeant will be on hand at Monday’s support Dr. Flohr attends annual meeting on contact lenses group meeting to provide information and answer questions. "The people speaking are knowledgable," said Turner. "We’ve been studying the Soldiers and Sailors Act of 1940 and compil­ ing information on the latest provisions." The retirees and active duty personnel will be available to help military families in need, said Turner. “If they need us. we’ll be there." he said. The Red Cross has been trying to contact all military families in Barry County, according to Turner. "We want to contact them all personally, not just have a meeting." he said. While the personal contact has given Turner and the others a good idea of what questions will be asked Monday night, he said he hopes there will be some questions they can’t answer. "Then we’ll have to work and study harder to find the answers,” he said. "Between the three of us, we'll find the answers for what we don’t know." Support personnel will be introduced at the meeting, then there will be a brief synapsis of what is going on, what the Red Cross can and can't do, emergency contacts, what military restrictions are, some basic background and an open disc.said Turner. "We'll discuss anything anyone wants to discuss within reason.” he said. "There will be question and answer format and we'll tailor the whole thing to Barry County." The Red Cross will not give a list of names of service personnel for obvious reasons, said Turner. "Wc'vc had hundreds of calls requesting lists.” he said. "But, we don’t want the families left behind being identified because of the threat of predators." Turner emphasized that while the support group is meeting in Hastings, the program is for the whole county. “We’re meeting in Hastings because it’s central to Barry County and Rev. Davis offrered the use of his church Th it doesn’t mean that each community cin’t have their own group later." he said. Turner also emphasized that the support group is open to anyone who wants to support American troops serving in the Persian Gulf. “We will be forming '’ommittees for letter writing, community education and other sorts of things." he said. "Who knows? There may be someone out there who knows more about military law and regulations thasn we do." said Turner. "If someone like that shows up, it will be a plus." In an effort io provide patients with the most up-to-date advances in ophthalmology and contact lens technology. Michael J. Flohr, M.D. and his ophthalmic assistants at­ tended the 1991 CLAO meeting in Las Vegas. Nevada frum January 13 to 16. CLAO. the Contact. Lens Association of Ophthalmologists, hosts an annual meeting to introduce the latest advancements in the con­ tact lens field. New lens designs, research of contacts and related eye health and pathology, updated lens care systems, and state of the art ophthalmic equipment were demonstrated by company representatives at exhibits. Dr. Flohr and staff also attended symposiums and lectures on a number of related topics to stay abreast of the many advances in contact lenses, enabling them to provide the latest lens designs and information to suit individual needs. Currently, many of the advanced bifocal lens designs arc already available for patient trial at Thomapple Ophthalmology Associates. Local doctor attends annual Contact Lens Assoc, meeting The latest developments in all aspects of the contact lens correction of visual problems were recently presented at the annual meeting of the Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmologists (CLAO). attended by local ophthalmologist Dr. Kimberly J. Norris, held in Las Vegas. Nevada, January 13 through 16. Advances in contact lens technology are making it increasingly possible to correct nearly everyone’s vision with contact lenses, instead of glasses. Bifocal contact lenses are now available and becoming more popular. Astigmatism, in the past quite difficult to cor­ rect with contact lenses, is now able to be cor­ rected with either soft or rigid gas permeable lenses in most cases. New designs in rigid gas permeable contact lenses are making them more comfortable and often the best option for a given individual. Exciting new tinted contact lenses are now readily available which can correct a persons vision while simultaneously changing the color of their eyes. Additionally, several techniques were also reviewed for enabling people with relatively dry eyes to successfully wear con­ tact lenses. Increasing the safety of contact lens wear was discussed extensively. Research con­ tinues as to the best means of cleaning and disinfecting all types of contact lenses. One tip presented at the meeting for preventing serious eye infections was frequent disinfec­ tion of the contact lens case. This can be simp­ ly performed by dropping the contact lens case into a pot of near-boiling water then removing it after the water has cooled. Other suggestions included frequent replacement of soft contact lenses, either replacing "disposable” lenses on a weekly to monthly basis or more conventional soft lenses two to four times per year. Caution was again ex­ pressed regarding the use of extended wear lenses. Contact lens correction of visual problems is becoming an increasingly available and ex­ citing alternative to wearing glasses. Possible options for a given individual can best be determined by an examination and discussion with your eye care professional. This update was brought to you by Dr. Kimberly J. Norris, Hastings. Reaching the TOTAL Barry County Market every week is a... We do it EACH WEEK of the year. The Reminder Maple Valley News Sun and News Lakewood News Tlie Hastings Banner Have our reproaonteflvo call: LAD GRAPHICS PUBLICATIONS (616)945-9554 Local florist supports troops Norm and Carol Barlow, owners of Barlow Florist, 109 W. State St. in downtown Hastings, are giving away yellow ribbons to show support for troops serving the United States in the Persian Gulf. "We support the effort and pray for the safe return of the men and women over there,” said Barlow. A small piece of yellow ribbon to be worn on a lapel and enough wider rib­ bon to tie around three or four trees is free for the asking. Larger quanities can be purchased. Barlow said he has gone through, "a couple thousand yards,” of yellow ribbon since the war started last week.’ Central PTO helps auditorium Central Elementary PTO President Monica Hollers (left) presents Kim Alderson, a member of the Central Auditorium Renovation Committee, with a check for $1,000 to be used for the restoration of the auditorium. Kimberly J. Norris, M.D Eye Physician and Surgeon EYE and ENT SPECIALISTS, P.C. 915 West Green Street, Hastings, Ml. Kimberly Norris, M D. COMPLETE EYE CARE FOR THE FAMILY Specializing in... Cataract Surgery and Lens Implantation • Laser Surgery • Retinal and Diabetic Eye Care Contact Lenses, Glaucoma, Muscle Surgery, Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery NEW PATIENTS WELCOME Medicare Assignment Accepted 945-3888 Nights, Weekends, or Holidays Call 945-9567 See us for all your Vision Needs! Eye Exams Glasses Evening Hours Available FRANCHISE Prescription Sun Glasses Contact Lens 151 West State Street Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 945-9277 We are here to provide your family with TOTAL EYE CARE ASSOCIATES, P.C. Donald J. Granner Michael J. Flohr, M.D Certified Optician Eye Physician & Surgeon Over 700 frames to choose from Stop in and compare No-line bifocals Safety Glasses Sports Glasses Sun Glasses Contact Lens Solutions Accessories Satisfaction Guaranteed Routine Eye Exam Contact Lenses Total Eye Care Retinal & Diabetic Eye Care Cataract Surgery Lens Implants Glaucoma Laser Surgery Diseases & Surgery of the Eye 945-3866 Call for your Appointment NEW PATIENTS WELCOME 945-3619 All Prescriptions Welcome Mon.-Fri. 8:00 to 5:00 Mon.-Fri. 8:30-5:30 915 W. Green St., Hastings �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 24, 1991 Auto thief sentenced to jail term J-Ad Graphics News Service A Delton man who stole a used car from Winchell Auto Sales in October was sen­ tenced last week to serve nine months in jail. Timothy J. Lawcock, 17, of 3229 Harring­ ton Road, also was placed on probation for four years and ordered to pay SI,000 in court costs and $500 in fines plus restitution, which will be determined at a later date. Lawcock was a suspect in the October dis­ appearance of the 1985 Pontiac Grand Am after owner Larry Winchell remembered a young man taking the car for a test drive sev­ eral days earlier. Winchell told police the in­ terested buyer was gone longer than the usual test drive and seemed interested in the car, though he did not return. Following an account of the theft in the Hastings Banner, an anonymous tip led Barry County Sheriffs deputies to Lawcock's home, where they found the missing red and gray car, valued at $3,900. Lawcock admitted to authorities he made a duplicate key .to the vehicle during his test drive and returned later to take the car. In November Lawcock pleaded guilty to unlawfully taking the vehicle. In exchange, a charge of possession of stolen property and illegally using a licence plate were dismissed by the prosecutor's office. Lawcock could have been sentenced to a five-year prison term for the offense. In other court business: •A Plainwell man accused of breaking into a home, assaulting guests and damaging the building during a party in July was sentenced last week to spend one year in the Barry County Jail. Carl D. Schmidtke, 18, also was ordered last Thursday to pay $2,396.27 in restitu­ tion, $1,500 in court costs and $500 in fines following his conviction. Schmidtke was charged with illegal entry, malicious destruction of a building, assault with a dangerous weapon, and assault and battery after the party at a home in John­ stown Township on July 21. In December, Schmidtke pleaded guilty to reduced charges of attempted felonious assault and malicious destruction of a building. The other charges were dropped by the prosecu­ tor’s office. As part of his sentence, Schmidtke was di­ rected to have substance abuse counseling. •A Plainwell woman last week was ordered to repay $2,256 to the Department of Social Services following her conviction for welfare fraud. Court News Kathryn M. Marshall, also known as Kathryn M. Buchanan, was placed on proba­ tion Thursday for three years and ordered to pay $500 in court costs in addition to the restitution to DSS. Marshall, 27, was charged with welfare fraud over $500, but in November she offered a no contest plea to a lesser charge of at­ tempted welfare fraud. Marshall was charged with making false statements to receive Aid to Dependent Chil­ dren assistance and food stamps between September 1988 and May 1989. But she pleaded guilty to attempted welfare fraud by failing to inform DSS about a change in her financial status. The no contest plea is similar to a guilty plea in that a conviction may be entered by the court. But it is not considered an admis­ sion in another other legal matter. Marshall could have been sentenced to a prison term of up to two years plus fines for the offense. •A Grand Rapids man who pleaded guilty to a drunken driving charge in November was sentenced last Thursday to serve the maxi­ mum term of 90 days in the Barry County Jail. Rick A. Simmons, 35, also was sentenced to spend nine months in jail for resisting po­ lice at the Barry County Jail following the October 1990 drunken driving arrest. Simmons was placed on probation for two years and ordered to pay $ 1,500 in court costs and $100 in fines for the two cases. He was ordered to pay restitution, which will be de­ termined at a later date. Following his arrest for drunken driving on Gun Lake Road at M-37, Simmons allegedly resisted officers and damaged property while he was being admitted to the jail. In November he pleaded guilty to the drunken driving charge and offered a no con­ test plea to the charge of resisting police. Simmons pleaded no contest to the resisting charge, saying he could not remember the in­ cident. Simmons could have received up to two years in prison plus fines for resisting police. .The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 Thank You Give them Classic Sweets Chocolatesnow... For Sale Automotive CARD OF THANKS We would like to thank our CHEAP! FBI/US SEIZED 84 wonderful neighbors, friends VW, $50.87 Mercedes. $200.85 and co-workers at Pennock Mercedes, $100. 65 Mustang, Hospital during Ken’s illincss. S50. Choose from thousands A special thanks to Dr. Merri­ starting at $25. FREE 24 hour man and his office. Dr. Wildrcn recording reveals details and the rest of the Dr’s, at 801-379-2929, Ext MJ446C. Pennock for all their care and concern. The cards, flowers and gifts, also the ambulance crew. Your support has been terrific. 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All workers bonded. 945-9448 WOLFF TANNING BEDS. New Commcrical, home units, from S199. Lamps, lotions, accessories. Monthly payments low as $18. Call today FREE Color Catalog. 1-800-228-6292. PERSONNEL RECORDS CLERK Flexfab. Inc. has an immediate opening for a Personnel Clerk to handle electronic and manual recordkeeping. Considerable ex­ perience on a P.C., including the ability to set up a data base and spread sheets, is a requirement. Applicants must also be pro­ ficient on a 10-key and handling numerous activities simultaneously. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons with these credentials should apply between 8:30 a m. and 4:00 p.m. at: M.E.S.C. OFFICE Hastings City Hall Building 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Ml David M. Cornell, 33, of 2500 Schultz Road, Hastings, will be sentenced Feb. 14 on the charge, punishable by up to four years in prison plus fines of up to $2,000. Cornell pleaded guilty Jan. 10 to the charge of delivery and manufacture of mari­ juana in exchange for the dismissal of a ha­ bitual offender charge alleging he has a pre­ vious felony conviction. He remains lodged in the Barry County Jail until he is sen­ tenced. Michigan State Police, acting on a tip, discovered marijuana plants growing behind a tarp near a house trailer on Schultz Road. Po­ lice seized plants reported to be 10- to 12-feet tall from three plots. Authorities estimated the plants had a total street value of at least $500,000. •A Grand Rapids driver arrested for drunken driving, drug possession and weapons pos­ session has pleaded guilty to reduced charges in Barry County Circuit Court. Joel F. Patrix, 47, pleaded guilty Jan. 10 to a charge of possession of metham­ phetamine and to a first-offense charge of drunken driving. In exchange, a charge of car­ rying a pistol in his car and a charge of sec­ ond-offense drunken driving will be dismissed when he is sentenced Feb. 14. Patrix was arrested in June by Middleville Police for drunken driving. During the arrest, police discovered the pistol in his 1982 Ford van and found the methamphetamine, which is a form of amphetamine, or "speed," com­ monly known as "crystal." Patrix faces up to two years in prison plus $2,000 in fines for possession of the drug, plus a maximum 90-day jail term for the drunken driving offense. He remains lodged in the Barry County Jail awaiting sentencing. •A man arrested last fall after police up­ rooted 734 marijuana plants near his home CLASSIFIEDS This Valentine’s Day, give twice the love. has pleaded guilty to growing marijuana. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Liza Courtney on January 25th from D.G. and baby ROLLER SKATING CLAS­ SES at Hastings Roll-A-Rama, 13 and under, 12:30-2p.m. S3 includes skates. Stay over SI. Jan. 12,19,26, Feb. 2,9,16,23. Parcnts/adults skates free. 616-948-2814. Help Wanted COMMUNITY EDUCA­ TION SECRETARY/ CLERK, 12 hours per week, typing, word processing and organizational skills needed. Submit resume to Mrs. MartyHorton, Community Education Director, State Technical Inslitute, Plainwell, Mi., 49080. DRIVERS WANTED Must own late model mini van, mini truck, full size pickup, full size panel van or 12' to 24’ straight truck (van body). Must be able to run local and long haul expe­ dites. Must be at least 21 years old. Work is full lime, part time 1-800-447-j 173 ext. #5391 or ext. #5392 Monday through Friday 9a.m.-5p.m. E.O.E. LOCAL BRANCH of statew­ ide corporation must hire 15 to 20 men and women. These arc perminent full time positions, company training provided for those who qualify. $15,000 per year entry level salary, must be available immediately. For appointment call 968-1165. POSTAL JOBS $11.41 to $14.90 an hour. For exam and application information call 219-769-6649 cxL Ml 168 8am to 8pm 7 days. Police Beat Antique communion service stolen CARLTON TWP. - Authorities have no suspects In the theft of an intique silver communion service from Lake Odessa Grace Brethren Church. Burglars also damaged a historic altar Bible during the Jan. 9 break-in at the church on Vedder Road. Burglars broke open a basement window to enter the church and scanned the entire building, opening cupboards and drawers in every room. The burglars even opened a d<jor on the furnace, according to Barry County Deputy Sheriff Tom Hildreth. The thieves stole a cassette player and three microphones from the chuxh sanctuary. They went on to take three silver-plated trays, valued at $300, from a kitchen and stole three wooden offering plates, worth $500. Hildreth said the 70-piece silver communion set was at least 100 years o’d. Authorities estimated its value at $1,000 or more. The burglars tore off the cover of a large antique altar Bible in the sanctuary. No value could be estimated of the damage, but authorities said it could be repaired. The missing items were valued at approximately $2,300. Authorities said they have no suspects. Welding gear pilfered from bam CASTLETON TWP. — Several hundred dollars worth of welding equipment was reported stolen last week from a barn on Thornapple Lake Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said the Airco welder, tanks and other equipment were stolen Friday from the a locked barn in the 10070 block of Thornapple Lake. The equipment was valued at $596. Deputies said the burglar broke open a padlocked bam to enter the pole bam. Authorities have no suspects. Vandals remove hood ornaments HASTINGS TWP. — Seven hood ornaments were reported stolen Monday from vans parked at Hastings Chrysler Plymouth. The seven ornaments were ripped off of three 1991 Dodge Voyager mini-vans and four Dodge Caravan mini-vans. The ornaments were valued at $27 each, but the costs to repair the pair t on the seven scratched hoods was estimated at $50 per vehicle. Motorist nabbed from drunken driving ASSYRIA TWP. - A Battle Creek motorist was arrested for drunken driving Monday following a one-car accident on Huff Road. Ronnie L. Gardner, 36, was wearing a seatbelt and was not injured in the accident, according to-Barry County Sheriffs deputies. Deputies said Gardner was driving west on Huff Road at 4 p.m. when he lost control of his car on an ice-covered stretch of road east of Assyria Road. The car spun off of the road, down an embankment and rolled over once before coming to rest on its wheels. Gardner was arrested for drunken driving and taken to the Barry County Jail, where he registered 0.17 percent on a chemical breathalyzer test and was lodged. Guns taken in day time burglary DON'T LET YOVR ASTHMA MANAGE YOU: when you can manage your asthma. For help, call your local American Lung Association. AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION* JOHNSTOWN TWP. - Three guns were reported stolen Monday in a daylight burglary from a home on Lucas Road. No signs of forced entry were found at the home in the 3600 block, but Barry County Sheriffs deputies said a hidden spare key may have been used by the burglar. Deputies said the guns were removed from the bedroom. Nothing else was taken, including dismantled guns left in the room. The missing weapons include a Stevens 16 gauge double-barrelled shot gur, a Remington 20 gauge semi-automatic and a .22 magnum Marlin blot rifle with a Bushnell scope. The weapons are valued at $825. (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service) Cappon station robbed 3rd time in months J-Ad Graphics News Service LAKE ODESSA - The assault on the Cappon Quick Mart continues as the gas station/convenience store falls victim for the third time in nine months to armed robbery. According to reports, the station, located on the corner of M-50 and Second Avenue, was held up at about 3:30 a.m. Sunday when a Hispanic or American Indian male between 25 and 30 years of age entered the store and brandished a nine millimeter auto­ matic handgun. The suspect then fled in a small white ve­ hicle, according to reports. The man is described as being about 5 feet, 10 inches tall, with a black moustache and a distinguishing facial characteristic is a discolored birthmark on his right cheek. No other information was available at press time Monday. Lake Odessa Police are offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the subject involved. The de­ partment can be contacted by calling (616) 374-8844. When the store was robbed last April 10, police said it was the first time in 30 years that an armed robbery had occurred in the village. An escapee from the Ionia Reformatory was arrested for the crime, and is now serv­ ing eight to 16 years in prison on the con­ viction. The station was robbed again in August A Clarksville teenager is currently awaiting trial, accused of committing the offense. Slippery roads cause of auto accident for Hastings man J-Ad Graphics News Service A Hastings man was injured Wednesday morning when he lost control of his car on a slippery road in Caledonia and was struck broadside by an Ada driver The Kent County Sheriffs Department reports it received a 9:30 a.m. call on the accident, which occurred on 84th Street just west of Kraft Avenue in Caledonia Township. Eugene Gorczyca, 420 N. Taffe, Hastings, said he was eastbound on 84th Street when he lost control of his vehicle on the slippery road and slid broadside. He was struck by Michael McMahon, 7679 Candlewood, Ada, who said he could see what was happening, but could do nothing to avoid the collision. Both were taken by Life Ambulance to Metropolitan Hospital. McMahon was ad­ mitted to the hospital's intensive care unit and then was transferred to Butterworth Hospital, where he was listed in fair condition Friday morping. Gorczyca was treated at Metropolitan and released. Gorczyca was not wearing a seat belt, police said. McMahon was buckled up. The Caledonia Fire Department was called for assistance, and 84th Street was closed between Kraft and Patterson while ambulance and wrecker crews were aiding the victims and removing the vehicles from the scene. Both cars were totaled in the accident, and Gorczyca was ticketed for driving too fast for road conditions. NEWS of... YOUR Community can be read everyweek in The Hastings BANNER Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-01-31.pdf c50091f09133fbe9e9efda730c366012 PDF Text Text Pay commission’s proposals delayed Rules adopted for mobile homes k frosty glimpse of winter fest See Photos, Page 3 See Story, Page 2 See Story, Page 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings Banner THURSDAY. JANUARY 31. 1991 VOLUME 137, NO. 1 PRICE 25' News Plows may work one weekend Briefs Ferency to return to First Friday Zolton Ferency, who was one of the earliest featured speakers at the “Lunch and Learn” series, will return to Hastings Feb. 1 to talk about the situa­ tion in die Middle East. Ferency, professor of criminal justice at Michigan State University, also may talk about some key state issues, such as legislators’ pay raises, which were re­ jected last week by the State Senate and scheduled for vote Thursday in the State House of Representatives. He is the at­ torney representing State Senator Jack Welborn seeking to block the salary in­ creases for members of the Michigan Legislature. A former chairman of the State Democratic Party, Ferency was a can­ didate for governor in 1966 and he was a state senate hopeful in 1988. He spoke to the “Lunch and Leam” crowd on July 7, 1989, about the criminal justice system and about how drugs presented the biggest challenge. The original First Friday program took place only two months earlier, when State Rep. Lynn Jondahl talked about school finance reform campaigns. The Lunch and Learn series, spon­ sored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, is held the first Friday of each month at Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Jefferson and Green streets in Hastings. The program usually begins at 12:05 p.m. and concludes at about 12:55 for those who need to get back to work. The sessions are open to the public free of charge. Those attending can br­ ing their own lunches. The Democrats will provide coffee and tea. Hastings has a math whiz Joe Zbiciak, a junior at Hastings High School, be honored at a banquet as one of the top 100 mathematics students in Michigan. Zbiciak, only 15, earned the distinc­ tion after taking two examinations in the 34th annual Michigan Mathematics Prize competition. He took the first test last fall and qualified for the second part. He and his sponsor, math teacher Thomas Maurer, received notification Tuesday that he will be one of 100 students to be honored at a banquet Saturday, Feb. 23, at Eastern Michigan University. Zbiciak, son of Kaye Zbiciak of Hastings and Ray Zbiciak of Flint, is in­ terested in computer science and is mak­ ing plans to go to college after he graduates at Hastings High School next year. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Road Commission said it can squeeze about one weekend worth of overtime plowing from its equipment fund if a severe snowstorm strikes this winter, and it is taking steps to try to have funding for reg­ ular overtime snow removal next winter. Those measures could have a detrimental affect on long-term equipment needs, cautioned Engineer-Manager Jack Kineman. Because of financial woes caused by a $206,000 decrease in revenues, inflation and mandated expenses, the Road Commission has adopted a limited snow removal policy this winter that does not provide for overtime plowing on evenings and weekends. That means plowing starts at 6:45 a.m. and stops at 3:15 p.m. Monday through Friday. The policy has been criticized by some members of the public as well as some repre­ sentatives on the Barry County Board of Commissioners. And a Hastings resident, Frank Mix, is conducting a petition drive to ask the County Board to immediately remove the three-man Road Commission from office. "The money just ran out," Kineman said Tuesday during a Road Commission meeting where he reiterated that the current financial situation was unavoidable. "Hopefully, this is only temporary We are taking measures now that hopefully we will not have to do this another winter," he said. Kineman also pointed out that the Road Commission warned citizens about the prob­ lem last July before asking voters at the August and November elections to appro.e a 1/2-mill tax increase for winter maintenance and other weather-related emergencies. Voters twice defeated the millage proposal and the limited snow removal policy was imple­ mented at the beginning of the 1990-91 win­ ter season. Kineman announced the Road Commission has authorized the use of $35,000 it had planned to spend on equipment for overtime snow plowing if the county gets plugged in from three- to four-foot drifts from a snow­ storm. That amount of money was obtained from selling used equipment and will only pay for about one weekend of snowplowing, he said. Meanwhile, the Road Commission expects to need $700,000 in the future to replace aging equipment, including 1975 trucks that have some 500,000 miles on them. Road officials said it costs $10,000 to $11,000 per day to pay for overtime wages, gasoline, etc. . , 1 J Road Commission Vice Chairman Norman Jack Lenz said several measures are under way to plan for overtime next year. A bond loan the Road Commission has been paying for the past three years will soon be paid and he said, "we'll be able to siphon some money off in that area probably in another year, noting that it should be going for future equipment purchases. The Road Commission will also increase the price of materials for township road work, he said. "I'm sure there's going to be a lot less work done with the re-seal program, asphalt program with the exception of federal aid and urban projects that we're going to do... We can’t use federal aid funds for snow," Lenz said. ' Michigan’s gas and weight taxes have not increased since 1984 to compensate for infla­ tion and with the recent increased prices in gasoline, drivers are not buying as much and that has made Barry's revenues decline. Lenz doesn't foresee the state coming through with an increase in the near future. The largest portion of the Road Commission's S206.000 revenue decline stems from receiving lower funding from gas and weight taxes, Lenz said. Other expenses J-Ad Graphics News Service The Triad cable television firm has closed its office in Hastings, located at 305 S. Church SL In a letter to local subscribers last week, the firm's management stated, "As you know, Triad has been having trouble with the office personnel in the Hastings office. We have tried several times to correct this problem with little results. For this we apologize. "Triad now will reorganize in Hastings and do what Triad does in many of its other communities. For service, questions, addi­ tional channels and trouble calls, please call 1-800-874-7243. This is cost free to you. For cable payments, mail them to P.O. Box 528, Marshall, Mich., 49068. We know that this will improve your service. The Hastings of­ fice is now closed." Triad, which has held a cable franchise here for more than 15 years, in 1989 took the City of Hastings to court after the council granted a franchise to another cable firm, Americable International, to compete for business in Hastings. A federal district judge in Grand Rapids ruled in the city's favor in December 1989 and the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals last fall upheld the ruling. Americable has not yet begun to build its system in Hastings, but the City Council late last year received a communication that said plans call for construction to begin next spring. Americable already has a competing cable system operating in Marshall and it has at­ tempted to compete against Triad for business in Charlotte and Albion. Triad's letter to customers in Hastings last week continued: "Triad still plans to increase its channel capacity by rebuilding its Hastings system. You will then have many more choices, possibly up to 100-plus chan­ nels to choose from. Our plans have been slowed up by the city granting a second fran­ chise to another cable operator more than a year ago. Since they have not built, the city should consider cancelling their franchise. This would allow Triad to get the necessary financing to build a fiber system. This would speed it up!" Repeated calls from the Banner to owner C. Wayne Wright at Triad offices in Marshall to ask for further explanations were not returned. See ROADS, Page 3 The now-closed Triad office Amoco begins cleanup of gas station leak A public forum on “Critical Needs of Our Schools” is planned for 7 p.m. Tuesday. Feb. 19, at the Hastings High School library. The Hastings branch of the American Association of University Women will sponsor the program, which will include superintendents from school districts in Barry County. Carl Schoessel, superintendent at Hastings Area Schools, will be moderator and Sally Stanton will be chairwoman of the program. Agnes McPhariin, public relations chairwoman of the local AAUW chapter, said, “We feel that this will be an important subject for the citizens of our county to become involved in. We hope to have a good crowd at this program." Area superintendents expected to join Schoessel at the forum are Dean McBeth of Delton Kellogg, Ozzie Parks of Maple Valley, Steve Garrett of Thomapple Kellogg. Thomas Makela of Lake wood ’and John Fehsenfeld of the Barry In­ termediate School District. j Earlier work hours foi Road Commission personnel would also involve paying over­ time, which the commission has said it can­ not afford. Triad’s cable office in Hastings now closed Schools’ needs focus on forum Additional News Breifs Appear on Page 2 have hurt the Road Commission, such as mandated replacement of fuel tanks at a cost of $82,000; costs to prepare to hook into the Hastings sewer system and federally required certified drivers licenses for employees. School officials, including five superinten­ dents, from seven area school districts at­ tended this week's Road Commission meeting to ask for more flexibility in the policy, requesting plowing two hours earlier on days when snow accumulation might cause problems for school buses. Some of the schools experienced two-hour delays in starting classes on Monday, Jan. 14 , after a Friday snowstorm. However, Kineman and Lenz said working two hours earlier would result in less work during an eight-hour day because plows have to be driven slower during morning darkness and the result would be less efficient. He also said driving in the dark is not as safe for road employees and the public because it's difficult to see a vehicle in a snowbank. A workers uses a backhoe to dig a trench in Eberhard’s parking lot. Reclamation wells are being installed to contain a gas leak from the old abandoned Amoco station, located on the corner of West State Streert and North Broadway. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The site of a former Standard gas station on the corner of North Broadway and West State streets may be developed commercially once contamination from an old petroleum leak has been cleaned up, said Hastings officials. “We’re glad to see the progress Amoco has made in checking out the problem," said Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray. “Hopeful­ ly, once the site has been cleaned up, it can be sold and there will be more commercial development, especially on that key comer." A lot of businesses have inquired about pur­ chasing and developing the land over the years, but state law prohibits Amoco from selling the property until the contamination has been removed, according to Gray and Director cf Public Sen ices Mike Klovanich. Amoco routinely checks the soil of closed stations to see if the underground soil is con­ taminated, and deals with the problem if one exists, said Walter Brown, an Amoco spokesperson from the firm's suburban Chicago office. “We did so (checked the soil), and saw as a result that there was gas in the ground in this case,” he said. According to Brown, test wells have been drilled to determine the extent of the con­ tamination. Three reclamation wells now are being installed and trenches are being dug and pipes are being installed tc remove the gas. Once the contaminated v/ater has been col­ lected, it will be pumped to the old service sta- See CLEAN-UP, Page 10 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 31, 1991 OCC's city manager recommendation rescinded Pay raise proposals delayed by David T. Young Editor The Hastings mayor's salary would more than double this year and other elected city of­ ficials would see modest increases under pre­ liminary Officers Compensation Commission recommendations. The commission Friday also rescinded its earlier action to recommend the city consider a city manager form of government. However, proposals for the pay raises are stalled because of an ordinance provision that requires the commission to meet only in "odd years" (such as 1989, 1991 and 1993). The OCC last Friday made salary recommenda­ tions for 1991 only and said it would meet again in 1992, which it cannot do legally, ac­ cording to City Attorney Jeff Youngsma. Therefore, the group's recommendations have not yet appeared before the City Council.- The commission had 45 days to come up with pay proposals to the council, which can simply accept them or vote them down. The OCC Friday decided in favor of hiking the mayor’s annual pay from $2,900 to S6.000, but still without medical benefits. A SlOO-per-month stipend for expenses will continue. Commission members said the raise was justified because of the increased responsibili­ ties of the position. They estimated that the mayor now spends about 30 hours a week on the job. Stressing that the OCC's action concerned the position and had nothing to do with the person serving, Duane Bower said, “I feel the position should be pegged at a higher level of salary to attract good candidates." The commission one week earlier had con­ sidered a proposal to up the mayor's salary to $12,000 per year for 1991 and to $15,000 in 1992. However, Bob Stanley said he wanted to withdraw that suggestion and opt instead for the $6,000 figure. Stanley said the people he talked to, "did not think $2,900 was adequate compensa­ tion." He pointed out that $6,000 a year at 30 hours a week translates into a wage of a little more than $4 an hour. Fellow commissioner Melody Bowman said she understands the mayor's post has be- News Briefs Ice fishing festival planned Historic Charlton Park Feb. 16 will present the Thomapple Lake Ice Fishing Festival, a contest for people of all ages. Registration will be from 6 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, in the Park Shop. En­ try fee is $5 for adults, $3 for children ages 13 to 17, and ages 12 and under are free. . Contests will include panfish, muskie, pike and walleye, with awards for junior and senior divisions in all categories. Awards will be given for mess of bluegills, rock bass around the clock, most unusual lure, wildest fishing garb, and the largest fish caught during the contest. The “Biggest Fish Story,” related by the biggest bold-faced liar, will receive a Liar's Trophy. Entries must be either typed or printed and in the Charlton Park Office no later than Friday, Feb. 8. Prizes will be given to the oldest and youngest fisherman, the fisherman who lives closest to and the one who lives far­ thest away from the Ice Fishing Festival. Historic Charlton Park is located off M-79 between Hastings and Nashville. For more information, call (616) 945-3775. New official joins Felpausch Ken Jendritz will join the staff of the G & R Felpausch Company Feb. 11 as director of sales and procurement. Jendritz will be responsible for pur­ chasing operations and sales planning for the 22-store supermarket company, bas­ ed in Hastings. Prior to joining Felpausch. Jendritz was employed by Spartan Stores in Grand Rapids. Nashville simplify’s temporary permits Applicants for temporary use permits in the village of Nashville now will have a more simple process and lower fee to contend with after action by the Village Council last week. The council voted to adopt a policy in which the village clerk may issue tem­ porary use permits for S10. Under the old policy, applicants had to go before the Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals and pay $25. Officials said they believe the new system will be helpful to special events such as the Harvest Festival. come more demanding and no longer is merely ceremonial, but the city charter still sets the guidelines for job descriptions. "(Current Mayor) Mary Lou (Gray) was willing to take the job knowing that she may have to work 30 hours a week," Bowman said. The vote to recommend raising the mayor's annual salary to $6,000 was approved unani­ mously. The debate over the mayor’s pay was tied somewhat to some commission members' support for the city changing from a weak mayor form of government to a city manager form. The group Jan. 18 voted to urge the City Council to make the change, but Friday the resolution was rescinded. Stanley said the matter should not have been brought up at the OCC meeting Jan. 18. "We have no business recommending what form of government the city should have," he said. "It's not our prerogative. Our job is to set salaries." Commission member Carl Schoessel said he "respectfully disagreed" with Stanley’s position. "I think we have identified a disparity be­ tween duties and compensation of the mayor and our suggestion to move to a different form of government is not inappropriate," he said. Bowman said all the salaries the commis­ sion was in the process of setting are affected by the type of government. "It's up to the City Council to act on the recommendation," she said. "It's up to them and the people to decide. I don't feel it's right for us to make that decision." Moving to a city manager form of govern­ ment would involve changing the city charter. Therefore, it would have to be voted on by the city electorate. The OCCs vote to withdraw the recom­ mendation was 3-2, with chairman Pat Vaughan casting the tie-breaking vote. Stanley and Bower joined Vaughan, while Bowman and Shoessel opposed the with­ drawal of the recommendation. Other officials' salary hikes were proposed at about the inflation rate by the commission. The city clerk's pay was boosted 6 percent, from the current level of $33,500 to $35,510. The treasurer was to receive a 6.5 percent Nintendo tourney planned by choir A Nintendo tournament, sponsored by the Hastings High School choir, is scheduled for 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Hastings Moose Lodge. Participants must be ages 5 and older and tickets for $3 each may be purchased at Hastings schools and from Renae Felpausch, 725 Benton, Hastings. The tournament is another in a series of fund-raisers to help fund the choir’s trip this spring. Liars’ contest entries sought Charlton Park is looking for the big­ gest “liars" to tell fish stories before the annual Thomapple Lake Ice Fishing Contest Feb. 16. Entries for the “liars’ contest” must be typed or printed and postmarked no later than Feb. 8 or taken to the Charlton Park office. The entries will not be judged on grammar or spelling. They will be judg­ ed on their ability to stray from the truth as far as possible. The winner of last year’s “liar's con­ test” was Jerry Nelson of Kalamazoo. The winner will receive the 1991 Liar’s Trophy at the fishing contest. Ex-Hastings man interviewed on TV Sgt. John McIntyre, formerly of Hastings was interviewed by CBS-TV in the “48 Hours” program that aired last week Wednesday. McIntyre, son of Dave and Lois McIn­ tyre of Hastings and a graduate of Hastings High School, talked about the role of the U.S. Patriot missile system in intercepting and destroying Iraqi Scud missiles in the Persian Gulf War. McIntyre is a U.S. Army instructor who teaches other military personnel how to use the Patriot in Fort Bliss, Texas. Blood drives set for Feb. 8 and 18 The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will have two blood drives, one in Hastings Friday, Feb. 8, and anothei Monday. Feb. 18, at Gun Lake. The drive in Ha-tings will be from noon to 5:45 p.m. at the St. Rose Catholic Church. The Gun Lake Community Reformed Church will be the site of the Feb. 18 drive, sponsored by the General Federa­ tion of Women’s Clubs — Gun Lake. The 34-county Red Cross region is supplying more than 100 pints per week to the U.S. Armed Forces serving in the Middle East war against Iraq. For more information, call the local Red Cross chapter at 945-3122 between 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday each week. raise, from S23.900 to S25.453. Council members' pay was set at S 1,275 annually, up from SI,200, and the Board of Review mem­ bers were to receive $70 rather than $65 per day. OCC members agreed that council mem­ bers' pay is low, but the people who run for the posts are aware of that drawback when they run for tlie offices. Stanley said council members run for office to make a contribution to the community and for the prestige. There was some debate about the increase for the clerk. Bower said he felt it isn’t fair to increase a public official's salary by 6 percent when other people are facing wage freezes and smaller raises. He also said the Hastings clerk's salary was above the average for cities in Michigan roughly the same size as Hastings. It was noted, however, that the cost of liv­ ing from October 1989 to October 1990 was determined by the Consumer Price Index to be 6.3 percent The treasurer’s salary was boosted at a larger rate because the pay is lower than that of other elected city officials and less than the state average for cities similar to Hastings. Bower once again stressed that the commis­ sion does not consider the job the person is doing, rather it looks at the position. "We think they're all doing a fine job, but we have to look at the budget," he said. Another factor the OCC considered was av­ erage salaries of elected officials in 21 cities in Michigan with approximately the same population as Hastings. The City Officers Compensation Commission is a five-member panel that meets once every two years to make recom­ mendations on public officials' salaries to the City Council. The officials affected by the raises arc Mayor Gray; Clerk Sharon Vickery; Treasurer Jane Barlow; City Council members David Jasperse, Miriam White, Donald Spencer, Linda Watson, Franklin Campbell, Esther Walton, Evelyn Brower and William Cusack; and Board of Review members George "Buzz" Youngs, Gordon Ironside and Russell Doty. Anti-recall group formed by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer a group of citizens of Prairieville Township have banded together to oppose the recall of three Township Board members. They have been ’contacting registered township voters who signed the recall peti­ tions circulated last year to talk about reasons behind the recall election, said Elaine Van Niman, a spokeswoman for the group. “It’s amazing how many people who signed (the petitions) didn’t know what they were signing or signed it just to get those people (the petition circulators) out of their house,” said Van Niman. The response to the anti-recall group's ef­ forts has been very positive, according to Van Niman. “There is a lot of support for the township officials. If they are not better than most (of­ ficials), their intent is very good and they put a lot of time into their jobs,” said Van Niman. “People are saying, ‘This is no reason to recall a person.’" The date of the recall election for Township Supervisor Roy Reck, Treasurer Darlene Vickery and Clerk Janette Emig has been set for Tuesday, Feb. 26. The three officials have been targets of a recall effort since January 1990, when acting Pine Lake Assistant Fire Chief Ray Dunfield was not made Fire Chief or reappointed to the assistant’s post. Dunfield was preffered for chief by the ma­ jority of firefighters in an advisory vote, but the Township Board instead appointed Ralph Earl chief and followed the fire departments recommendation and made Kevin Tobin the assistant. The Township Board has the legal right to overrule the fire department's advisory vote and appoint officials of its own chosing. However, until that time, the board had always approved the firefighters’ choices. James Cary, Dunfield’s son-in-law and a Pine Lake firefighter, is the chairman of the recall committee that circulated the petitions last year. The petitions stated that the board members in question jeopardized public safety and lowered department morale by demoting Dun­ field against the departments wishes and in violation of previous procedures. The anti-recall group was formed in December and has held four formal meetings, in which strategies have been discussed and facts reviewed. “We don’t want to spread inuendoes or half truths,” said Van Niman. “The mood and in­ tent of this group is to do what is necessary and work on behalf of the board members." The group has been encouraging people to register to vote, apply for absentee ballots if they will be out of town, and vote in favor of retaining the township officilas, said Van Niman. “We want to do this in an orderly man­ ner," she said. “We’re not here to do any mud slinging We don’t need something like that. “If a friend or neighbor supports the recall, we back away from it, it’s not worth losing a friend over. We have a strong enough vote." About 60 percent of the people who signed the petition are now against the recall, said Van Niman. Van Niman said the group will continue to contact area residents one-on-one. through phone calls and small group meetings. "We have volunteers lined up and we hope to have a meeting a week before the recall election to remind people to vote and apply for absentee ballots." she said. More support shown for troops Some people support the war in the Persian Gulf, and some do not. But everyone seems to support the troops stationed there. Another indication of the pride people have in their countrymen was completed last week. It is located on M­ 37 half way between Hastings and Middleville. Ordinances governing mobile homes in place by David T. Young Editor Two mobile homes ordinances now are in place as Hastings city officials prepare to consider a huge development that will include a mobile home park. The City Council Monday approved the two measures, one dealing with mobile home parks and the other dealing with trailers out­ side such parks. The moves come as Truman Dollar and Alpha Properties Investment Group Inc. of Grand Rapids gets ready to present a proposal to the Planning Commission Feb. 4. Dollar is expected to outline plans for a mobile home park, apartment complex, du­ plexes and offices and apartments on aq. 80acre site near South Hanover Street in Hastings. A public hearing on the plans tentatively is scheduled for March 4. Included in the plans are about 200 mobile home sites, 30 duplex modular homes, an undetermined number of apartment buildings and 30 combined apartment and office units, to be developed over six years. Dollar had approached the Planning Commisision Jan. 7 and asked for five zoning changes for the site, which now is designated as rural residential. He was told that it probably would be wiser to ask for a planned unit development (PUD) to cover the entire project. If granted, it would the city’s first example of PUD zoning. If a mobile home park in that area is ap­ proved, it would be the first test for the new ordinance passed Monday night. Council voted 7-0 to approve both new or­ dinances. After the vote, Mayor Pro Tem David Jasperse, chairman of the Planning Commission, said work on the ordinances took almost a year and state approval was needed, but it was worth it "We’re happy," he said. "We think we've got a good ordinance." In another matter Monday, the council agreed to have the Ordinance Committee look into revising the city charter, which has stood since 1955. The committee will study the matter and come back to council to offer pro­ posals on methods for revision. Mayor Mary Lou Gray said that charter re­ vision was provided for in tlie budget ap­ proved for the 1990-91 fiscal year. In other business, the council: • Approved the appointment of Dr. Steve Loftus, a local dentist, to the Libiary Board, replacing Willo Fuhr. His term will expire July 1. 1993. Gray said Loftus "has vast board experience and is a recognized community leader." She cited his work last fall as professional division leader in the Barry Area United Way campaign. Fuhr had to resign her post in December after the Library Board discontinued its con­ tract with Hastings Township, where she is a resident. • Rejected a bid from Robert Taylor to buy city-owned, land-locked property near East Center Street and the Thomapple River. The city’s Property Committee said the offer was too low. Council directed the committee to continue negotiations with Taylor on purchase of the 7.44-acre parcel, which is zoned rural residen­ tial. • Approved, with minor revisions, a service agreement with consultant Williams and Works of Grand Rapids for work on updating the city's master plan. Cost will not exceed $14,290. • Approved work on the exterior of the Hastings Public Library to take care of water problems. Owens-Ames-Kimball of Grand Rapids will perform tuck pointing, waterproofing and plastering for the walls to stop water from coming through the exterior. Cost will be $5,670. Councilman Franklin Campbell said, "I hate to spend the $5,600, but it's a necessity here. I'm in favor of doing it right now. (Librarian) Barb (Schondelmayer) will lose her library books if we don't." • Received a "thank you" from Recycling in Barry County for support in this year's Christmas tree recycling project. RiBC Coordinator Jane Norton said 517 trees were collected, over 200 more than last year. The trees were collected at Tyden Park.and taken to the Barry County Road Commission, where they were chipped for mulch and given new life. • Received and placed on file the budget sta­ tus report as of Dec. 31,1990. Valentines for seniors, veterans, soldiers The Central School Library was the scene for valentine making on a major scale on Tuesday. Students who are in Cheryl Meier, Jan Yost, Mary Larkin and Diana Johnston's third grade classes met there to color valentines. They will be given to area seniors in medical care facilities, veterans and also sent to soldiers in Operation Desert Storm. This table of young men seems dedicated to the task at hand. NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 31, 1991 — Page 3 Gun Lake winter festival heats up The woods and lakes of Yankee Springs Recreation area were buzzing with the sounds of snowmobiles, as hundreds of warm­ blooded visitors flooded the park for the 10th annual Gun lake Winter Festival. The festivities kicked off Friday night with a fireworks display, a torchlight parade of snowmobiles around Gun Lake, opening ceremonies and dedication, followed by a South of the Border Snow Stomp Dance. Saturday, the festivities continued with a buffet breakfast sponsored by the Gun Lake Snowmobile Club, “The World’s Largest Winter Festival Parade, a Gong Show, and children and adult games and activities, in­ cluding broomball, ice bowling, a magic show, bingo and more. Sunday there were muzzleloading competi­ tions, an arm wrestling tournament and a Polar Bear Dip. John Trent of Middleville flashes tne victory sign. His snow sculpture won first place in the Gun Lake Winter Festival Snow Sculpting Competition. ROADS (Cont. from page 1) Gull Lake Schools Superintendent Tom Ryan asked the Road Commission to consider rearranging its priorities, saying his district spans three counties including Barry, Kalamazoo and Calhoun. -After the last (weekend) snowstorm, by Monday, Calhoun and Kalamazoo roads were all cleared and sanded and ready to go. It's hard to explain (Barry's situation) to our people," he said, noting that Kalamazoo had said it will keep its roads open in the winter at the sacrifice of filling fewer potholes in the summer. Ryan also said he did not know how Barry’s financial situation compares to other counties and Kineman pointed but that Kalamazoo County has about a $7 million budget as compared to Barry's S2.5 million. "We are over $200,000 behind in bills this time of year that we didn't have last year. We're in a real tight financial situation. If things continue as they have without a state and gasoline tax increase, we’ll see larger counties adopting the same polices as we do out of necessity." Noting that Barry is surrounded by "semi­ metropolitan" counties, he said the financial crunch "hit us first and hit us the hardest" During another part of the meeting he said he had read that Kent County is beginning to feel some financial troubles because of declin­ ing revenues. "When a county the size of Kent, with $15 million plus in gas and weight tax, gets the sniffles, Barry County is on its death bed," Kineman said. Ryan also suggested that perhaps road em­ ployees could get compensatory time off when they worked overtime, rather than extra wages. Earlier in the meeting Mix also had suggested compensatory time off in exchange for overtime. However, Kineman said the proposal wasn't feasible with the current work schedule and Lenz said it would be a problem because his understanding is that the contract with employees calls for the comp time to be taken during the same pay period when overtime i^ performed. He said Road Commissionofficials are still checking into the matter. Delton Kellogg Superintendent Dean McBeth said the contingency of school repre­ sentatives at the meeting represent "7,000 to 10,000 people" who are affected when school has to be delayed. Hastings Superintendent Carl Schoessel noted that his school buses start on their morning routes about the same time as the snow plows, and buses are or. the roads in the afternoons after the snow plows finish. See ROADS, cont. page 10 Bill Fox, dressed as a mountain man, chats with a Winterfest visitor. Boy Scout Troop No. 65 marches during the opening ceremony. These contestants work up a sweat in the cross-cut saw competition. Fireworks light the sky above the lake. Snowmobiles create a ribbon of light as they wind their way across Gun Lake. Three-county drain project OK’d despite opposition Barn/ County Road Commission Eingineer/Manager Jack Kineman was among a delegation of Barry County people expressing opposition to an intercounty drain renovation project approved later by a 2-1 vote of the drain board. by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Barry County Drain Commissioner Robert Shaffer's single "no" vote Tuesday did not block a $965,000 inter-county drain im­ provement project a majority of Barry County residents clearly opposed at a heavily attended drain board meeting. "I feel this is not necessary for Barry County," said Shaffer. "The drain seems to be working adequately. We don't need a complete renovation of that drain.” Shaffer’s opposition was overruled 2-1 by the Eaton and Ionia County drain commis­ sioners, Dale Benjamin and John Bush, re­ spectively, who said their consrtuents have much to gain by cleaning, widening, deepen­ ing and straightening the 7.82-mile Collier and Mud Creek open drair and its branch. According to a recently completed engineer­ ing study. 10.022 acres of Sunfield Township contributes water to the drain. In Barry Count)-. 4.650 acres are served by the drain and 1.975 acres of Sebewa Township in Ionia County is in the drain's watershed area. "There’s a lot of growth, downed trees and other downfall," said Benjamin after the first practibility hearing on the matter in 1989. "The banks slide in and make a sandbar. Any of these things can slow the velocity of it, even sediment on the bottom." Other obstacles include erosion and under­ sized public and private crossings, many of which will be replaced during the project, Engineer Darwin McLeod told the crowd gathered at Lakewood High School Tuesday. Three public bridges and a slew of private crossings will be replaced in Barry County alone at a cost of $246,350. One Sunfield Township resident in favor of the project claims his basement is often flooded and that a cleaner drain will resolve a very soggy situation. "Two-thirds of our township drains into Collier and Mud Creek," said Sunfield Township Supervisor Jack Smith who peti­ tioned Benjamin for the project on June 14,1988. ’"Seventy-five percent is good, number-one farm land. In my opinion, it would be a big benefit to those try ing to make a living off of their property. Those farmers will be the ones paying the bulk of the cost and the farming community of Sunfield Township will be the big benefac­ tors." But Barry County, residents at the lower eau of the three-county open drain who say they are already overrun with water, fear a cleaner drain will increase the volume and ve­ locity, causing more flooding of their prop­ erty. "Nobody in Woodland Township will be getting any benefit," said Supervisor Douglas MacKenzie. "The only benefit will be to Eaton County." One resident noted that because the work will stop at Barnum Road, an untouched stretch running six miles south to its outlet at Thornapple Lake will cause waters to swell. "That’s like cleaning half of your eaves," said Eduard Markwart. Still other citizens protested because they felt their duck ponds would drain and their lake levels would fall, a notion denied by Michigan Department of Agriculture Chairman Karl F. Hausler. "There will be no noticeable effect." said Hausler. "I had about 30 letters all together from people opposing it." said Shaffer. "Not only will they get more water faster, the bottom line is cost. They’ll get this water, plus they’ve got to pay for it. I counted about 104 people at that meeting and only four spoke up in favor of the project." Barry County Road Engineer/Manager Jack Kineman read a prepared statement of the road commissioners, also opposing the drain work. See DRAIN, Page 10 �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 31, 1991 Vievviioiiit Grand Rapids JC millage is an investment Road Commission must be made more accountable Barry County residents are learning that some appointed officials may be a bit too far removed from the people they serve. This realization came recently when people upset with the County Road Commission's "no-plow" policy on weekends and week nights discovered there is little recourse. The three Road Commission members are appointed by the County Board of Commissioners, but they can be removed legally only when they clearly demonstrate incompetence. Though some may believe that embarking on a course of refusing to clear snow- or ice-covered roads in the winter is an example of incompetence, it is not It may be a stubborn or bullheaded decision, but it doesn't give the County Board a great deal of leverage to dismiss the road commissioners. So the County Board may not like the no-plow policy, either, but it likely doesn't have the legal power to terminate the road commissioners over an issue such as this. Some now are calling for changing the rules and having the Road Commission members elected. That could be a viable alternative, since they are responsible for making public policy. However, another way to go would be to continue to have them be appointed by the County Board, but give the board broader powers to remove them. Perhaps the six-year terms of the road comissioners should be shortened, too, in another effort to make such a body even more accountable. Electing the Road Commission doesn't seem to be the only answer. Having the three members appointed, but less insulated from the wishes of the public could be a better way to go. But that means changing the state law that prefects such appointed officials. So the task ahead isn't quite that simple. Regardless, some kind of reform involving road commissions and other appointed bodies is in older. For a small investment homeowners in the Middleville, Freeport and Gun Lake areas can get in on the ground floor of something re­ ally good. No salesman will call and you don't have to order by midnight tonight. But you do have to show up at the polls next Tuesday. Residents in the Thornapple Kellogg School District, one of 19 that make up the Kent County Intermediate School District, will vote next week on whether to make Grand Rapids Junior College a community college. The choice made by voters in the greater Kent County area will have far-reaching ef­ fects for the next generation and well into the 21st century. Founded in 1914 as an alternative to send­ ing young men and women to Ann Arbor to attend the University of Michigan, Grand Rapids Junior College has graduated more than 250,000 trained workers and educated thinkers and prepared two successive generations of business and community leaders in West Michigan. JC began as a Grand Rapids institution and has remained pan of the city's school district since its first class of 49 students met on the top floor of Grand Rapids Central High School. But today, JC serves over 30,000 students per year, with a full 70 percent of its student body coming from outside the Grand Rapids city limits. Yet Grand Rapids remains its sole tax base. Voters on Tuesday will have the opportu­ nity to expand JC into a community college serving a broad metropolitan area, much as Kellogg Community College and Kalamazoo Valley Community College serve the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo areas. Residents in the expanded district will en­ joy some of the perks, such as attending JC at the reduced in-district tuition rate and elect­ ing the community college school board. But there will be some costs as well. Residents of the Thomapple Kellogg School District will be asked to pay an additional 1.9 mills in new taxes to support the college district That Reporter’s Notes... by Jeff Kaczmarczyk ear i-—~ amounts to an additional S38 in taxes per year on a S40.000 home, $57 for a $60,000 home and S76 for an $80,000 home. But the reward is well worth the price. One of the best reasons for expanding JC is its growing impact on the economy of West Michigan. Originally an academic institution with a curriculum designed to prepare young scholars for future study at a four-year college, JCs mission has grown to offers courses in job skills, trades and crafts and provides job training to thousands of working adults who already hold full- and part-time jobs. Non-credit training and retraining courses at JC have swelled in less than a decade from 650 employees to over 6,000 employees from about 600 West Michigan companies. A sizeable minority of voters, especially senior citizens and other homeowners who do not have school-age children, tend to vote against millage requests in the mistaken be­ lief that they have nothing to gain. How wrong they are. Experts say that the highly technical jobs of the future will need a better educated, better equipped work force. The youth of today who are trained to be the workers of tomorrow will go on to produce goods and services, create new wealth and pay taxes. Most notably, tomorrow's workers will support their parents' and grandparents' gener­ ations through government programs such as Social Security and Medicare and private cor­ poration retirement programs. On the other hand, workers who are not educated and trained for the jobs of tomorrow will not produce goods and services, create new wealth or pay taxes. At best they will be unemployed or underemployed and draw on welfare and other social service programs. At worst they will turn to crime and end up in jail or prison, where it will cost the state upwards of $20,000 a year to feed and cloth them behind bars. It takes fewer than 15 to 20 years to take a class of kindergartners and turn them into skilled tradesmen and artisans, businessmen and teachers, nurses and computer program­ mers. Every taxpayer who anticipates living that long has a vital interest in preparing the next generation to become productive workers, taxpayers and community leaders. More immediately, northwest Barry County residents attending JC would see their tuition bills decrease by one-third, from $61 per credit hour to $40 per credit hour. And with the additional revenue from the expanded millage, JC plans to construct new facilities, improve course and expand programs. A top goal by 1996 is to build a 140-acre satellite campus outside of Grand Rapids, ca­ pable c; serving between 4,000 and 8,000 students. While no one is saying where this $18 million dollar campus would be located, it's possible it could be built south of Grand Rapids, which would make it even closer for Barry County residents to attend. JC now has no where to go now. School officials last fall closed enrollment for the first time in the college's history, saying there was no more room for additional stu­ dents. It's tough to vote for new taxes. But better education should be seen as an investment for the future, not as an expense to be borne to­ day. In terms of creating a high standard of living and a better quality of life for every­ one, education is one of the best investments money can buy. Road Commission explains the problem To the Editor: Road Commission policy ‘irresponsible’ To the Editor: I read with great interest the letters last week concerning the Barry County Road Commission's handling of the snow on the roads on a Monday morning a couple of weeks ago. I too was very digusted and disturbed for the sake of school buses. In the first election (the primary, Aug. 7), I voted for both the road and the C.O.A. tax issues. The C.O.A. passed. Then the County Commission promptly took a similar amount of county funds from them. I, like many others, felt angry and betrayed. When the next vote was taken, this was still very fresh in my mind as I'm sure it was in many others voters*. I too had a very strong urge to vote “NO.” However, I have three grandchildren and neighbors who ride the school buses each morning. I am very concerned for their safe­ ty. For this and only this reason, I was one of the voters to vote “yes" on the last ballot (the general election Nov. 6). Now, I’m among the people who are very angry for the irresponsible stand taken by the Road Commission. I see the snow plows go­ ing past my place when there is hardly a snow flake to be moved. Why? There is no sensible reason a staggered schedule could not be set up to take care of real needs. Road Commissioners, get at it or get out! Theron Hecht Carlton Township New funeral home site questioned To the Editor The new funeral home being built is very pretty, but is that size of a funeral home really necessary? I also feel it is in a poor location. What will traffic be like up there — terrible when there is a funeral, I'm sure. I feel ’die city made a big mistake giving its approval. Why do we need a funeral home that can have four funerals going at once. Who is going to pay for it, the people who pay for the funeral? The funds have to come from somewhere and just like any other Hastings business, the cost will be added into the funeral expenses, I just wonder how much more. Personally, I’d much rather go to a funeral home that is smaller and more personal. I just hope all people in this town remember there are two funeral homes in Hastings, Wren’s and Girrbach’s. Debra James Hastings The winter of 1990-91 has not been easy for the Barry County Road Commission or the residents of Barry County. We have been faced with a considerable shortage of funds, thus making the decisions to not plow after regular hours. The financial situation we are now in was unavoidable. Some residents of the county and the local media have been remiss in not getting the facts before airing their concerns. If you have any concerns about a problem involving our policies, please call or come to the office and get inc facts before making erroneous statements. Briefly, I would like to explain where we stand and why we feel unable to do overtime plowing. The Road Commission is presently holding $200,000 plus in unpaid bills that we simply do not have the funds to cover. Some of these are unexpected expenses. Recently we had to replace our underground fuel storage tanks, which was required by the federal government at a cost of $81,000. Our 1990 total income, which we received mainly from gas and weigh tax, was down over $200,000 from 1989. In conversation with many concerned citizens, several are under the impression that the road commission receives income from property tax. Not so. Like I said, our income comes from the gas tax of which we receive 39.1 percent of the tax. There are a few townships that do have a special millage assessment for roads. In these townships we do special projects that are recommended by the township. We have gone to the County Board of Commissioners seeking help with our revenue problems, but they, too, are short of funds and unable to help us at this time. Since our county has a relatively small population in relation to the surrounding counties, we also receive less money from the sale of licenses purchased. County residents could help us by making sure that the Barry County number 08 appears in the upper right hand of their vehicle registration to insure Letters Barry County gets credited for these vehicle. We base our budget on the previous year’s income, and that as I mentioned earlier, this has been cut considerably. Our fuel cost, like each and everyone of yours, have skyrocketed. We purchase approximately 14,000 gallons of fuel each month. That times the increase of 30, 40, or 50 cents per gallon, per delivery, since the invasion of Kuwait in August, has hurt us greatly. We also are doing projects that are funded by the federal government. Currently these are being done on State and Airport Roads. The money for these projects has not come from our budget. Again if vou have' a question or concern please make the proper contact and get the correct information. We as a board are here to serve the community. These are difficult times for all government-financed organiza­ tions. With patience and the understanding of the community, we will perserve and hopeful­ ly this problem will soon be resolved. Robert D. Russell, Chairman Barry County Road Commission Road Commission places lives in peril To the Editor: A tragedy has occurred in Barry County. Christmas night at approximately 12:45, a home was on fire. The fire fighters were seriously impeded by road conditions, the sheriff department requested, the road com­ missioners to send trucks out to sand the roads. The request was denied, the county truck drivers do not work holidays nor weekends. While not one thread nor one hair of the commissioners nor the drivers was singed, the blazing home and all of its contents was lost. The occupants escaped with the clothes on their backs. Perhaps the road commissioners and the truck drivers feel that this sort of stunt will manipulate the taxpayers to yet vote them a raise to go with their sizable salaries. But we the people of Barry County must weigh justice on one hand and compassion on the other. There is one solution: the immediate dismissal of all Barry County road commis­ sioners and all county road drivers. Our roads are so slovenly kept in the winter months that they have become death traps. All summer long the county trucks cruise up and down the roads, but when the weather gets rough, the cout.ty truck drivers retire in warmth and safety. The road commissioners have placed our lives and our properties in serious peril. An immediate dismissal of all Barry County road commissioners and all county truck drivers is urgent and prudent. It could be your home, or your life. June Knapp What should the nation’s goals be for 1991? 83111161^ Speaking to Congress and the nation Tuesday, President Bush gave his State of the Union message, laying out his plans for the coming year. The president discussed his goals to defeat the Iraqis, to solve the budget deficit and to deal with a host of other pro­ blems. What was your reaction to the speech and what do you think should be the nation’s top goals in the coming year. Devoted to the Interests of Barry County since 1856 published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 490580602 (616) 948-8051 John Jacobs Melvin Jacobs President Vice President Stephan Jacobs Frederic Jacobs Secretary Treasurer Newsroom David T. Young {Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Todd Tubergen {Sports Editor) Barbara Gall Jean Gailup Sue Hinckley Sandra Ponsetto Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8a.m. - 5:30p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. ■ noon. 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The presi­ dent didn’t say anything about that, but I agree with everything else he satd.” “I think foreign policy and getting things settled in the Middle East and getting the deficit closer to being balanced. “Education is high on my list. And the deficit. They don’t seem to be making much progress on it.” war. Another is getting rid of the deficit." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 31', 1991 — Page 5 President didn’t give peace a chance To the Editor: Nostradamus., an astrologer in the 1500s. predicted in the years of the 1990s there would be war, a war of great length. A war that would destroy the entire earth and its in­ habitants, except for a small area of United States and of Russia. We can heed this warning while we still have time by demanding the return of our troops and military now at war in an Arab country. It is up to the people as a whole to decide, and decide quickly. Will it be war and its dire consequences predicted, or will it be peace? Jeff Kaczmarczyk, in his Reporter’s Notes in Jan. 17 Hastings Banner, wrote an in­ teresting article “Persian Gulf War leaves us with question ‘why*?’’ His interview with various people and their different answers on why we are in the Persian Gulf, caused me to want to give my thoughts on the subject. To begin with, this letter and its comments are not meant to be inflammatory or to be meanly judgmental. It is at the same time, to say it as it is as to why we are now in a war. President Bush and his military aids and ad­ visors WANTED war. As early as last August, Saddam Hussein wanted a direct, personal talk with Bush on the Kuwait situation. Bush refused, using the lame excuse that Saddam must leave Kuwait before Bush would talk. Bush left no door open for Saddam to gracefully talk to Bush. No peaceful effort was made by Bush through dialogue and personal communication with one another. Bush claimed there was no linkage between the takeover of Kuwait by Saddam and the Palestinian problems. There is linkage! What Saddam has done in occupation of Kuwait. Israel has done also in its occupation of Arab lands. The big difference is that while Israel, no matter the wrongs committed, is never condemmcd by this country, though pretense is made to do so if needed. Saddam is, by this country, not only condemned for occupation of Kuwait, but after harsh, unfair, non-cooperative treatment is shown Saddam, war is declared. Talk about a double standard! Eleanor Roosevelt would be horrified the way the United Nations was misused through Bush sending Baker to various nations to vote as Bush wanted. Arms were twisted, bribes offered, huge debus cancelled, military sup­ plies promised. That was as illegal as it is possible to be. Why isn’t and hasn’t the sons of Bush volunteered in military service? Why aren’t the sons of those congressmen who placed the declaration of war into Bush’s hands volunteering military service? They are the prime examples for others to be following, as to volunteer service in the war now being waged. Lastly, you who oppose those who voice peace instead of war, if you are so for war. what are you doing by not volunteering to serve in the war, rather than spend your energy condemning those for peace? Justine McLean Hastings Take care of the necessities first To The Editor: More on the roads? Should we let the issue die or settle it once and for always? I hale to see a recall or anything like that, because wounds caused by things like that are hard to heal. I feel that any employee can be taught to perform tasks as assigned by the employer. I would imagine that if someone took the time to show Jack Kineman how we in Barry Coun­ ty, a county that has snow every year. feel. That is, that snow removal should be one of the essentials, near the top of the list on the budget, not an afterthought, or a ploy to wres­ tle more taxes from his employers. My budget starts with necessities like taxes, food, clothing and shelter etc., not with enter­ tainment or some other non-essential items. Let’s tell him, “essentials first and non­ essentials for the special nullages. ’’ . I for one, feel doing it Jack’s way just an other way to whip on his employers and I think that it should stop here. By the way. Jan. 14, I heard one of our county road employees (who only do what the manager says) while returning from spreading salt and sand to the roads, ask on his radio if they didn't think he should have a grader blade put on his truck when he returned to Hastings for a new load of sand. I feel all trucks should have been so equipped by Jan. 14 and I feel that he should have been plowing out and sanding in getting full use out of his truck and our diesel cil. Doing it Jacks way rates right up there with a 66-passenger school bus to haul two or three kindergarten students back and forth — nothing for your tax dollars. Richard Miller Delton We must seek peace, good will To the Editor: We at our house got a good chuckle out of Jeff Kaczmarczyk’s Reporter’s Notes on "Let’s give the folks what they want." I hope his boss keeps him around for a long time. You are to be commended for your in-depth coverage of the “Brown Bag Lunch” speakers and discussions. We need to know and feel we can understand and participate in local government. Your coverage of other local meetings and discussions have been helpful and I enjoy the letters to the editor, showing the public’s views and reactions. Still, we can learn something from history. The Thursday, Jan. 10, Banner also told of the times during the early ‘40s, when airplanes and bombing were first introduced into military conflict, also the news of the ef­ fect came only from personal letters and was slow and undependable. This is contrasted with today, when the battlefield news invades our living rooms six times a day with a few preliminary teasers to raise our anticipation. How nice we don’t have to read any more than the Banner headings if they don’t concern us. This includes both the news and the adver­ tisements or commercials. Another difference is in today’s outlook that our airplanes and bombing capability is seen as a clean surgical military force to soften up the opposition before the ground troops go in. and this saves lives and makes war more human and a feasible option. So much for the idea that the second world war was so widespread and distructivc the world would find some other means of settling their differences. We all hope and pray for peace, which has now come to mean stopping military conflict, which is hardly the peace and good will toward man the Bible talks about. The bombing in Panama rained down four or more times the death and destruction on the population than on the ousted Noriega govern­ ment and his military force that kept him in power. This may be military success, but it is not true peace. . June Hecht Lake Odessa Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means oi expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: •Make your letter brief and to the point. •Letters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. •Writers must include their signature, address and phone number. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters Io: Leiters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml <19058 REACH THE IMPORTANT WEEKEND MARKET! Advertise Each Week !n... The Hastings Banner Your Hometown, Barry County Newspaper Cail 948-8051 for Advertising Assistance Barry County well represented for prospective businesses, J EDC Dir. says by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Confusion about data the state of Michigan has available for businesses looking to locate in the Barry County area was cleared up last week by L. Joseph Rahn, director of the Joint Economic Development Commission. The misunderstanding started in Middleville when a representative of the Michigan Department of Commerce gave a presentation to the Planning and Zoning Commission. A brochure that was said to be given to prospective new businesses was left with village officials. The brochure contained very little information of Middleville, and led to ques­ tions from the council. "That was an industrial development directory contracted by the Commerce Department to the University of Michigan," Rahn said. "But when they put it together, they were limited to 10 entries for all of Barry County. This isn’t used for prospective clients." Rahn uses a comprehensive business profile for Bany County, with complete in­ formation about Hastings and all Barry County villages. The profile includes demographics, with the population of the village broken down by numbers, sex and income. Also in the package given to prospective employers is information about housing, churches, climate, educational facilities, major lakes and recreation areas, libraries, museums, and annual festivals in the county. The services portion of the report refers to governmental units, police protection, fire and ambulance, hospital and medical, water supplies, sewage treatment, and natural gas and electric. The services section also has data on refuse collection, telephone service, newspaper, radio and television and printing services available. The report notes the commercial airports in surrounding metropolitan areas, with Barry County home base for buses, and motor freight companies, as well as the Hastings Airport. Rahn pointed out that business finance information is also highlighted with an ex­ planation of property tax assessment methods, the Michigan business tax and sales and use taxes. He also helps those locating in the county by explaining and using industrial tax abatement, the Barry County Revolving Loan Fund, small business loans, and Community Block Grant money. Industrial Revenue Bonds also are an option. The business profile contains data on labor force projections, earning levels, aver­ age hourly wages, industrial sites and a list of manufacturing employers in the county, ranging from industries with just one employee to larger concerns with work forces of up to 800 people. "Over the last year, we have had over 30 inquires about locating in Barry County, and Middleville has had its share," Rahn said. A "site network" is a program of the Michigan Department of Commerce, but more work is done at the local level to encourage development, he said. "We call every realtor in Barry County, and we know about every available parcel and building. The state does keep track of manufacturing, but not commercial like we do," he added. Consumers Tower Company also produces a profile of opportunities in Barry County, he said. Prospective new businesses are found by referral from the site network of the state, but more likely by personal contact by Rahn. The secret to getting grant money from the state and federal government "is their confidence in you to submit quality projects and then administer them effectively," he pointed out. "Economic development is unseen, therefore what we do is not high profile." The JEDCs mission is to expand and attract investment in Hastings, and Barry County, he explained. lite JEDC also works on obtaining grant money for the infrastructure, holds small business seminars, can locate financial packaging for small businesses, and has counseling services for small businesses. A team also is in place to give interested business people tours through towns and villages in the county, with the local officials giving assistance, he continued. Rahn attends seminars once a month, and has for the past four years. He also has spe­ cialized training from studies at the University of Michigan, and has served on the Legislative and Marketing Committees of the Michigan Industrial Developer's Association. A member of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, he also has served on the Community Growth Alliance of Calhoun and Barry Counties. Even with the recent change in the administration in Lansing and uncertainty of funding for some programs, Rahn said, the JEDC "will be adequately funded this year, despite cuts at the state level." The funds contained in the various grants come from the federal government and are administered by the State of Michigan. Applications for federal economic grants go first to Chicago and then to Washingtdn D. C. for action, he noted. "I have frequent contacts with Chicago, and a good relationship with state officials," he said. In the past three years, the JEDC has been responsible for helping Wild Systems of America, C-Sil Corporation, Cedar Rood Design, Dad’s Dog Food and Golden Metal Fabricating set up or expand business in Hastings, Rahn said. A priority in Middleville is development of the Industrial Park, with Rahn working with the Village Council and attorney to bring in tenants with the help of grant money. Rahn said he is all for using state and federal grant money. . _ • - "It’S a-return ofobtti&lollars-nT Bairv County and Hastings. It’s federal money returned to local use," he said. The JEDC was established in 1982 as an authority created by Hastings and Barry County jointly to secure funding from grant entities to promote industrial and com­ mercial development. Rahn is the first full-time director for the JEDC and he has been in the position since 1986. Be alert to international investment fraud There’s a little doubt that international in­ vesting will play a major role in the 1990s. The international marketplace is already becoming increasingly integrated. In just 10 years (1977-1986), the vplume of foreign stocks in the United States grew from $414 million to $1.63 billion. Likewise, foreign in­ terest in U.S. stocks grew from $80 billion to $277 billion. Whenever investor interest is concentrated in any one sector, fraud and financial abuse are sure to follow. The area of international investing could be a prime target for scams for a number of reasons. For starters, few foreign markets are sub­ ject to the rigid trading regulations and safeguard typical of the U.S. stock exchanges or the watchful eye of the Securities and Ex­ change Commission. For example, the Bogota, Columbia. Exchange has been iden­ tified by some law enforcement officials as a “major front for many illegal operations...” Likewise, the Hong Kong Exchange was rocked by a scandal that forced it to close for four days during the October 1987 crash. Sav­ ing the institution took $258 million in public funds and the suspension of a dozen futures brokers and the exchange’s former chairman. The chairman and seven other officials were later arrested for taking bribes from com­ panies trying to float new issues. In addition. Italy. Sweden. Belguim and Taiwan have no prohibitions against insider trading. More alarming. Malaysia. Greece and Kenya have no government agency to safeguard the interest of investors or to police market misconduct. As these facts illustrate, investors should be wary of jumping into any market they don't understand. Fortunately, there are some steps you can take to protect your investment: 1. Don't get stampeded in the rush to invest internationally 2. Understand the risk of what sou buy. 3.Remember that international doesn't necessarily mean better. 4. Check with your state securities agency and Better Business Bureau for information on investments offered to you and on the salesperson offering them. 5. Keep in mind that if you are dealing with a stranger about something you can’t per­ sonally investigate, trouble may follow. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close Change +1 AT&T 31V. 64'/. -’/. Ameritech -’/. Anheuser-Busch 42’/. Chrysler + 7. 12’/. + 37. Clark Equipment 28’/. -7. 29’/. CMS Energy 47’/. —7. Coca Cola + 27. Dow Chemical 50’/. + 17. 52 Exxon + 1 ’/« 14 Family Dollar — 26’/. Ford +1 General Motors 337. — Great Lakes Bancorp 87> — 357. Hastings Mfg. + 63/. 124’/. IBM + 37. 50’/. JCPenney 4-3V. Johnson & Johnson 75 +1’/. Kmart 297. —7. 77’/. Kellogg Company + 17. 267. McDonald’s + 27. 287. Sears —7. Southeast Mich. Gas 147. + '/« 47. Spartan Motors +1 Upjohn 377. -$325 Gold $376.00 $3.86 Silver —$.15 + 58.63 Dow Jones 2662.62 Volume 156,000,000 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 31, 1991 Brochure promotes auditorium renovation Looking over the new brochure about the auditorium renovation project at Central School in Hastings are fund-raising co-chairs (from left) Ken Witker Sr., Lynn McConnell and Kim Alderson. Donations are being sought to pay tor about $177,000 in refurbishing, Including repairing plaster, seats, curtains, lights, sound and painting. Copies of the brochure may bo obtained from the co-chairs or al the Remlnder/Banner office. Those Interested in contributing may use the form below: CONTRIBUTOR FORM • CENTRAL AUDITORIUM RENOVATION 1991 GOLD $1,000 A Above NAME_____________________________ ______________________________ $---------------------------- ADO<?ESS________________________________________________________ CITYSTATE--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ILUt $500,,, $ ZIP CODEPHONE------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SAXON S10O-4?' PLAQUI DEJIGNATION: Name Only------------------ .--------- - -----------------------------------------------------------------In Memory of___________ __________________________________________ In Honor of______ _____ _ —----------------------------------------------------------------------The Family at-------------------- ------ ------------------------------------------------ S SPONSOR t'O„ $----------------------------- PHASE MAKI CHICKS PAYASLI TO: CINTRAL AUDITORIUM RINOVATION PROJECT 232 WEST GRAND. HASTINGS. Ml 49053 Man loses bid to change name HARRISBURG (AP) A Dauphin County judge conceded it was as good a hope as any to bring peace to the Persian Gulf but would not allow a city man to change his name to World Saviour. Judge John C. Dowling on Wednesday denied Stanley L. Bethea’s request on the grounds that Bethea may be competing with the real savior, The Patriot of Harrisburg reported today. Bethea told the court he wanted to change his name "because peace in the Middle East and the rest of the world can only come through him, Servant of Almighty God." Dowling noted that name-change petitions can be denied if the judge considers them bizarre, offensive or intended to take on the reputation of a successful competitor. MATTEND SEMES] Hastings Area HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church Streeti, Philip L. Brown, Pastor, Samuel D. Price, Director Christian Education and Youth. Church Phone 945-9574. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. (nursery attendant). Middle High Youth, 5 p.m. and Senior High Youth 6 p.m. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Broad­ cast of worship service over WBCH AM-FM at 10:30 a.tn. Saturday. Feb. 2 - Barry County Habitat for Humanity Task Force Planning Retreat, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., everyone invited to help plan for summer work camp, phone 616-795-3798 for reservations, lunch provided. Monday - Children’s choir rehear­ sal 3:00 p.m. Tuesday and Wednes­ day Narcotics Anomyous 12:00 noon. Wednesday — Al-Anon 12-30 p.m. Thursday Bell Choir rehearsal 6:30 p.m. and Chancel Choir rehearsal 730 p.m. Saturday - Co-Dependents Anonymous 9:00 a.m.; 4-H Science Project/Program 10:00 a.m. - call 948-4862 for in­ fo and registration. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD, 502 E. Bond. Hastings. Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. 948-2529. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser­ vice — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St., Michael Anton, Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday, Feb. 3 - 8:00 Holy Communion: 9: 15 Church School (ail ages); 10: 30 Holy Communion; 3:00 Hospice Memorial; 6:00 Youth Group. Thursday. Jan. 31 - 7:00 Step. Supp; 7:30 Ad. Choir; 8:00 AA. Saturday. Feb. 2 - 9:30 Stephen; 12:15 Kids' Movie & Wendy’s; 8:00 NA. Monday. Feb. 4 - 6:00 Positive Parenting. Tues­ day, Feb. 5-11:15 C.S. Lewis; 3:00 Choir School. Wednesday, Feb. 6 - 2:00-5:(X>Organ St.; 6:30 Sarah C. Thursday. Feb. 7 - 7:00 Ad. Memb.; 7:30 Ad. Choir, 8:00 AA. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, (The Bible Church? Bring Your Bible. 600 Powell Road, 1 mile East of Hastings. Our Mono: "The Bible, the whole Bi­ ble. and nothing but the Bible". Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Morning Worship. 10:30 a.m. Feb. 3, by Pastor Rus Sarver — "God said what He meant”. Thursday - 7:30 p.m. prayer time. SMM for girls 8-11 and Youth Meeting, ages 12-20. Saturday. Feb. 2, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Gym night at Clarksville for all youth 13 to 18 years old. cost Si. Pastor Stephen Klinedinst, from York, PA. will be speaking Feb. 10, with carry in din­ ner at noon. Pastor Emeritus Rus Sarver. Phone 945-9224. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings. Michigan, G. Kent Keller. Pastor. Eileen Higbee, Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday. Feb. 3 - 9:30 and 11:00 Morning Worship Ser­ vices. Nursery provided. Broadcast of this service over WBCH-AM and FM; 9:50 Church School Classes for all ages; 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Dining Room; 4:30 Junior High Youth Fellowship; 5:30 Senior High Youth .Fellowship. Monday, Feb. 4 - 7:30 Christian Education Committee meeting. Tuesday, Feb. 5 - 7:30 Circle 7 meeting. Wednes­ day. Feb. 6 - 9:30 Circle 6, at the home of Eloise Lewis; 1:30 Circle 4, at the home of Marge Mulder; 7: 30, Circle 5, at the home of Mary Pennock; 7:30, Chancel Choir rehearsal. Thursday, Feb. 7 - 6:45 Church Life Committee. Saturday. Feb. 9 - 4:30 Down Hill Ski Trip. Meet at church to car pool. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. James Lcittman Pastor. Sun­ day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; V'ednesday: 7 00 p.m. Services for Adults, Teens and Children. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. James R. Barrett. Asst. Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service, Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00, Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7:00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Pryer meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir pracice. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-‘,9. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Cotant. choir director. Sunday morning 9:30 a.m., Fellowship Time; 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11:00 a.m., Morn­ ing Worship; 5:00 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6547 Lackey Rd.. Lacey. Mass: Sunday 8: 30 a.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Michigan, James A. Campbell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar. 2415 McCann Rd., Irving, Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ day Mass 11:00 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. Father Leon Pohl, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 7:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confes­ sions Saturday 3:30-4:30 n m CHURCH OF GOD, 7th DAY, Banfield, Michigan. Services 10 a.m. each Saturday. Call 671-4100 or Box 42, Bedford. Mich. 49020. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS * LOAN ASSOCIATION Hasting* and Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Insurance for your Life. Home. Business and Car WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFABINCORPORATED of Hastings Delton Area ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 11252 Floria Rd.. Delton. Masses: Saturday, 5.00 p.m.; Sunday. 11 a.m. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd , a mi. S., Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School a 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m ; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Sunday Mass 9:15 a.m. NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broodway • Hasting* BOSLEY PHARMACY ’‘Prescriptions’* 110 5. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hasting*. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hotting*. Michigan Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev. Mary Horn officiating. Banfield United Methodist Church Sunday School9 00 a.m. Church9:30 a.m. Country Chapel United Methodist Sunday School9:30 a.m. Church10:30 a.m. Ever Somebody TotollyWosted? • dries ( John Schuitema (Maurine Chase Legal Notices PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION KOIKE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing con­ cerning proposed amendments to the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance and Lar.d Use Plan will be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Com­ mission on Wednesday. February 6. 1991. at 7:30 o'clock p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 South Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered at this public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. The proposed rezoning upon the application of William and Lindo Wellenkamp of a parcel of land identified os Tax Parcel No. 0812-022-012-10 and more generally described as being located 1500 ft. southeast from the intersection of 3-Mile and Milo Roods on the north (lower Crooked Lake) side of Milo Rood. This parcel is proposed to be rezoned from its existing "A" Agricultural District zoning classification to a proposed "R-l" Single Family, Low Density, Residental District zoning classification. It is also proposed to amend the Prairieville Township Land Use Pion with respect to said parcel so.os to place it in the Low Density Residential land use classification. 2. Such other and further matters as may legally come before sold Planning Commission. Written documents will be received from any in­ terested persons concerning the foregoing ap­ plication by the Prairieville Township Clerk at the Township Holl at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing on February 6. 1991, and may be further received by the Planning Commission at said hearing. The Prairieville Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the ric ht to make changes in the above mentioned proposed amend­ ments at or following the public hearing. Anyone Interested in reviewing the Zoning Or­ dinance and/or Land Use Plan pertinent to the foregoing may examine a copy of the same at the Prairieville Township Hall during regular business hours of regular business days hereafter until the time of said hearing and may further examine the same at said public hearing. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Sheri Armintrout. Secretary Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Rood Delton. Michigan 49046 (616) 623-2664 (1/31) y HASTINGS - Maurine Chase, 90 of 235 East Grant Street, Hastings, passed away Tues­ day, January 29, 1991 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Chase was bora on July 28, 1900 in Freeport, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Riegler) Smelker. She was raised in the Freeport area and attended Freeport schools, graduating from Freeport High School. She went on to attend Barry County Normal receiving her teachers certification. She was married to Gerald Steinke in 1928, he preceded her in death in 1935. She then married Eldon (Edge) Chase on June 30,1956. Her employment included: two years as a Hastings Treasurer, manager of the former Frandsens and later Paramalee’s Ladies Retail Clothing Store in Hastings for many years, retiring in 1962. Mrs. Chase is survived by her husband Eldon (Edge) Chase; one daughter, Mrs. William (Mary) Hecker of Nashville; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; sister, Katie Foreman of Hastings. She was also preceded in death by son David Steinke in 1984; granddaughter, Terese Dean in 1984 and two brothers, Russell and Donald Smelker. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 31, at the Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Lester DeGroot officiating. Burial will be at Freeport Cemeteiy. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimers Disease Foundation. (Ava M. Kroger FRIENDS DON'T LET FRIENDS DRIVE DRUNK J WYOMING - John Schuilema, 80, of Wyoming and formerly of Middleville, passed away Monday, January 28, 1991 at Grand Valley Nursing Care Centre. Mr. Schuitema was bom on June 16,1910 in Grand Rapids, the son of William and (Mary Gillisse) Schuitema. He was married to Mildred C. Demorest on August 23, 1929. He was employed at Michigan Bell, Grand Rapids Store Equipment and Bradford White Corporation. Mr. Schuitema is survived by his wife, Mildred C, Schuitema; three sons, John D. (Vergfe) Schuitema of South Carolina, William I). (Carol) Schuitema of Rodda. Michael K. (Nancy) Schuitema of Grand Rapids; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Civil* of Wyoming; 20 grandchildren. 19 great­ grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; one brother, Paul (Evelyn) Schuitema of Grand Rapids; two sisters, Mrs. Al (Jeanette) John of Idaho, Mrs. Katherine Trice of Grand Rapids; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Virginia Lee Fitzsimmons. Funeral and committal services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 31 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Pastor John R. Spooner officiating. Burial will be at Ml Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartside Ministry, 46 S. Division, Grand Rapids. ? VERMONTVILLE - Ava M. Kroger. 89 of Vermontville passed away Wednesday, Janu­ ary 23,1991 at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility. Mrs. Kroger was born in Vermontville, the daughter of Orin and Anna (Randall) Tubbs. She was a teacher with the Maple Valley Schools for 25 years before retirement. She was a life member of the Vermontville United Methodist Church, where she played the organ for more than 50 years. She was a member of the Eaton County Historical Society, Women’s Club and Garden Club of Vermontville and the Retired Teachers Association. Mrs. Kroger is survived by two daughters, Mary (John) Rodriguez of Vermontville and Marilyn (John) Halas of Lansing; six grand­ children, Fred (Jayne) Rodriguez, Randal (Lori) Rodriguez, Douglas (Wendy) Rodri­ guez, Greg (Kim) Rodriguez, Kathryn and Karen Halas; five great grandchildren; sister­ in-law, Thelma Tubbs of Plymouth; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred in 1948. Funeral services were held Saturday, Janu­ ary 26 at the Vermontville United Methodist Church with Reverend Richard Youngs offi­ ciating. Burial was at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Maple Valley Scholarship Fund or the Vermontville United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by the Pray Funer­ al Home, Charlotte. QBeatrice J. ParrottJ BATTLE CREEK - Beatrice J. Parrott, 84 of Battle Creek passed away Wednesday, January 23,1991 at Blake Hospital, Bradenton, Florida. Mrs. Parrott was bora in Hickory Comers and came to Battle Creek as a small child. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1925 and attended Western Michigan University for three years. Mrs. Parrott taught in rural schools in Bany and Calhoun County for 15 years retiring in 1942. She was a member of First Congregational Church and Battle Creek Garden Club. Mrs. Parrott is survived by two step-sons, Robert A. Parrott of Weidman and Norman A. Parrott of Battle Creek; one step-daughter, Juanita Garrett of DeFuniak Springs, Florida; one sister, Eunice Cherry of Bradenton, Flori­ da; seven grandchildren; 14 great­ grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd M. Parrott in 1986. Funeral services were held Thursday, Janu­ ary 24 at Farley-Estes Funeral Home i-. Battle Creek. Buriai was at Union Cemetery, Lacey. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Congregational Church in Battle Creek or American Cancer Society. Reed Roush LAKE ODESSA - Reed Roush, 72 of Lake Odessa passed away Monday, January 28, 1991 at Tendercare of Hastings. Mr. Roush was born on February 15, 1918, the son of Floyd and Nellie (Reed) Roush. Mr. Roush is survived by several cousins. Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Thursday, January 31 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Burial vill be at Lake­ side Cemetery, Lake Odessa. ( William F. Richard ) Jr HASTINGS - William F. Richard*, Jr,.63 of 4565 S, Bedford Road, Hastings. passed away Sunday, January 27,1991 at Pennock Hospital Mr, Richards was bom August 26, 1928 in Hastings, tlie con of William F. and Flossie (Mead) Richard?. He was raised in the Hastings area and arxnded Hastings schools, graduating in 1946 from Hastings High School. He served in the United Stales Army from November 21 1950 until November 13, 1952. He was married to Vonda L. Bass on Decem­ ber 6, 1952. Mr. Richards was employed at Eaton’s in Battie Creek for 33 years, retiring in 1980. He was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge, American Legion and V.F.W. Mr. Richards is survived by his wife, Vonda; two daughters, Mrs. David (Sue) Tossava of Hastings, Mrs. Greg (Cindy) McPhail of Grand Rapids; four grandchildren; mother, Mrs. Flos­ sie Richards of Hastings; sister, Mrs. Norman (Doris) Boomer of Nashville; daughter-in-law, Valerie Richards of Wyoming. He was preceded in death by one son, John Richards in 1976. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 30 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hast­ ings with Reverend Phillip L. Brown officiat­ ing. Burial was at the Striker Cemeteiy. Hector M. Hernandez LAKE ODESSA - Hector M. Hernandez, 23, of 732 Jordan Lake Avenue, Lake Odessa, passed away.Sunday, January 27, 1991 in Columbus, Indiana from accidental injuries. Mr. Hernandez was bom on October 14, 1967 in Urapan Michocan, Mexico. He was married to Gretta Skidmore on April 9, 1988 in Lake Odessa. He was employed at Auto Style in Grand Rapids for the past year and was a member of the Sebewa Church of God. Mr. Hernandez is survived by his wife, Gret­ ta; one daughter, Gloria, his mother, Lidia Hernandez of Lansing; Victor and Daniel Hernandez of Texas; Francisco and Alvino Hernandez of Mexico; his father and mother­ in-law, Asher and Roxie Skidmore of Lake Odessa; his great-grandmother-in-law, Poly Clem of Coywood, Kentucky. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 31 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with the Reverend George Alon officiating. Burial will be at Lakeside Cemeteiy. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gloria Hernandez Trust Fund. ( Howard E. Baragar Jr. MIDDLEVILLE - Howard E. Baragar Jr., 50, passed away Sunday, January 27, 1991 at Saint Mary’s Hospital, following a lengthy illness. Surviving are his wife Linda Y. Baragar, devoted father of Amy Marie Baragar and Brook Howard Baragar both at home; his parents, Howard and Barbara Baragar Sr. of Pon Sheldon; one brother. Jack (Sharon) Bara­ gar of Comstock Park; one niece and three nephews; his father and mother-in-law, William and Glcnna Biookmyer of Ypsilanti; his sister-in-law, Barbara (Ron) Stempin of Mt. Clemens; one special aunt, Mrs. Pauline Bara­ gar of Grand Rapids. Funeral and committal services were held Tuesday, January 29 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Reverend Wayne Kiel officiating. Burial was at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions may be given to his Children’s Educational Trust Fund, Caledonia State Bank. QInder M. Greenfield ) HASTINGS - Inder M. Greenfield, 88 of 5790 S. Bedford Road, Hastings, passed away Monday, January 28, 1991 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Greenfield was born on July 30,1902 in Columbia, Louisiana, the daughter of Beldon and Nina (Woodin) Netties. She came to Carlton Center area of Barry County as a teenager and graduated from Hast­ ings High School in 1920. She was married to LaFloy Greenfield on August 2, 1920. She was employed as a seamstress for many years, as a mechanic at Fl Custer during World War II. She and her husband later owned and operated Greenfield’s Deer Park South of Hast­ ings on M-37 for many years. She was an avid camper and traveller, camping throughout the United States and travelled abroad extensively. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Baltimore Township Extension Club. Mrs. Greenfield is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Lawrence and Eleanor Greenfield of Nashville, Maurice and Patricia Greenfield of Hastings; six grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren. " She was preceded in death by her husband, LaFloy in 1970; one sister, Thelma Johnson. Funeral services will be held 5:00 p.m. Saturday, February 2 at Hastings First Baptist Church with Reverend James Barrett officiating. 'Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Humane Society. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 31, 1991 Brochure promotes auditorium renovation Looking over the new brochure about the auditorium renovation project at Central School in Hastings are fund-raising co-chairs (from left) Ken Witker Sr., Lynn McConnell and Kim Alderson. Donations are being sought to pay for about $177,000 in refurbishing, including repairing plaster, seats, curtains, lights, sound and painting. Copies of the brochure may be obtained from the co-chairs or at the Reminder/Banner office. Those interested in contributing may use the form below: CONTRIBUTOR FORM • CENTRAL AUDITORIUM RENOVATION 1991 GOLD $1,000 & Above NAME_____________________________________________________________ ADOBESS $----------------------------- ---------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------- city______ _____________ BLUE JSOO-999 — 81x15----------------- ZIP COPE______________________ $---------------------------- --------------------------------------------- SAXON JIOO-459 PLAttUI DIJIONAT1ON: Name Only In Memory at----------------------- —------------------------------------------------In Honor of------------------------------- —-------------------------------------------------------------The Family of _____________________________ ——------- $---------------------------SPONSOR (1O-P9 $----------------------------- PHASE MAKI CHICKS FAYA III TO: CINTRAL AUDITORIUM RENOVATION PROJECT 232 WEST GRAND. HASTINGS. Ml 49053 Man loses bid to change name HARRISBURG (AP) A Dauphin County judge conceded it was as good a hope as any to bring peace to the Persian Gulf but would not allow a city man to change his name to World Saviour. Judge John C. Dowling on Wednesday denied Stanley L. Bethea's request on the grounds that Bethea may be competing with the real savior, The Patriot of Harrisburg reported today. Bethea told the court he wanted to change his name "because peace in the Middle East and the rest of the world can only come through him, Servant of Almighty God." Dowling noted that name-change petitions can be denied if the judge considers them bizarre, offensive or intended to take on the reputation of a successful competitor. ^ATTEND SERVICES! Hastings Area HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church Streets. Philip L. Brown. Pastor. Samuel D. Price-, Director Christian Education and Youth. Church Phone 945-9574. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. (nursery attendant). Middle High Youth, 5 p.m. and Senior High Youth 6 p.m. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Broad­ cast of wonhip service over WBCH AM-FM at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Feb. 2 - Barry County Habitat for Humanity Task Force Planning Retreat, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., everyone invited to help plan for summer work camp, phone 616-795-3798 for reservations, lunch provided. Monday - Children’s choir rehear­ sal 3:00 p.m. Tuesday and Wednes­ day Narcotics Anomyous 12:00 noon. Wednesday — Al-Anon 12-30 p.m. Thursday Bell Choir rehearsal 6:30 p.m. and Chancel Choir rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Saturday - Co-Dependents Anonymous 9:00 a.m.; 4-H Science Project/Program 10:00 a.m. - call 948-4862 for in­ fo and registration. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD, 502 E. Bond. Hastings. Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. 948-2529. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser­ vice — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, (The Bible Church) Bring Your Bible. 600 Powell Road. 1 mile East of Hastings. Our Motto: "The Bible, the whole Bi­ ble, and nothing but the Bible". Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Morning Worship. 10:30 a.m. Feb. 3. by Pastor Rus Sarver — "God said what He meant". Thursday - 7:30 p.m. prayer time, SMM for girls 8-11 and Youth Meeting, ages 12-20. Saturday, Feb. 2, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Gym night at Clarksville for all youth 13 to 18 yean old. cost $1. Pastor Stephen Klinedinst, from York, PA. will be speaking Feb. 10, with carry in din­ ner at noon. Pastor Emeritus Rus Sarver. Phone 945-9224. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings. Michigan, G. Kent Keller, Pastor. Eileen Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday. Feb. 3 - 9:30 and 11:00 Morning Worship Ser­ vices. Nursery provided. Broadcast of this service over WBCH-AM and FM; 9:50 Church School Classes for all ages; 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Dining Room; 4:30 Junior High Youth Fellowship; 5:30 Senior High Youth .Fellowship. Monday. Feb. 4 - 7:30 Christian Education Committee meeting. Tuesday. Feb. 5 - 7:30 Circle 7 meeting. Wednes­ day, Feb. 6 - 9:30 Circle 6. at the home of Eloise Lewis; 1:30 Circle 4. at the home of Marge Mulder; 7: 30, Circle 5. at the home of Mary Pennock; 7:30, Chancel Choir rehearsal. Thursday, Feb. 7 - 6:45 Church Life Committee. Saturday, Feb. 9 - 4:30 Down Hill Ski Trip. Meet at church to car pool. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St., Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday, Feb. 3 - 8:00 Holy Communion; 9: 15 Church School (ail ages); 10: 30 Holy Conuminion; 3:00 OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK Hospice Memorial; 6:00 Youth CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6547 Group. Thursday. Jan. 31 - 7:00 wackey Rd.. Laxy. Mass: Sunday Step. Supp; 7:30 Ad. Choir; 8:00 8: 30 a.m. AA. Saturday. Feb. 2 - 9:30 Stephen; 12:15 Kids* Movie & ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN Wendy’s; 8:00 NA. Monday, Feb. CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE 4 ■ 6:00 Positive Parenting. Tues­ DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST day. Feb. 5 - 11:15 C.S. Lewis; Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar. 3:00 Choir School. Wednesday. 2415 McCann Rd., Irving. Feb. 6 - 2:00-5:(X>Organ St.; 6:30 Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ Sarah C Thursday. Feb. 7 - 7:00 day Mau 11:00 a.m. Ad. Memb.; 7:30 Ad. Choir; 8:00 CHURCH OF GOD, 7th DAY, Banfield. Michigan. Services 10 AA a.m. e.Kh Saturday. Call 671-4100 or Box 42. Bedford. Mich. 49020. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Co«npl«t« Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS A L0AN ASSOCIATION Hailing* and lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Insurance for your Life, Home. Business and Cor WREN FUNERAL HOME Hostings FLEXFABINCORPORATED of Hostings CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. James Leitzman Pastor. Sun­ day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults, Teens and Children. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. James R. Barrett. Asst. Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service, Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00, Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7:00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Pryer meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir pracice HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-',9. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Cotant. choir director. Sunday morning 9:30 a.m.. Fellowship Time; 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11:00 a.m., Morn­ ing Worship; 5:00 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road, Hastings. Michigan. James A. Campbell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study - no age limits. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. Saturday Mau 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 7:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confes­ sions Saturday 3:30-4:30 n ™ Delton Area ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 11252 Floria Rd.. Delton. Masses: Saturday. 5:00 p.m.; Sunday. II a.m. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:UU a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. Nashville Area st. cyril’s catholic CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Sunday Mau 9:15 a.m. NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.O.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY ' Prescriptions ' - HO S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. r?0 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev. Mary Horn officiating. Banfield United Methodist Church Sunday School9:00 a.m. Church9:30 a.m. Country Chapel United Methodist Sunday School9:30 a.m. Church10:30 a.m. Ever Get Somebody Totally IM! Q John Schuitema Q Maurine Chase FRIENDS DON’T LEI FRIENDS DRIVE DRUNK. »T* I U S CKcxf*”- of Tran®ormr" Legal Notices PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing con­ cerning proposed amendmenti to the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance and land U«» Plan will be held by the Prairieville Townihip Planning Commisalon on Wednesday, February 6. 1991. at 7:30 o'clock p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall. 10115 South Norris Rood, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered at this public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. The proposed rezoning upon the application of William and Linda Wellenkamp of a parcel of land identified as Tax Parcel No. 0812-022-012-10 and more generally described as being located 1500 ft. southeast from the intersection of 3-Mile and Milo Roads on the north (lower Crooked Lake) side of Milo Rood. This parcel is proposed to be rezoned from its existing "A" Agricultural District zoning classification to a proposed R-T Single Family, Low Density. Residental District zoning classification. It is also proposed to amend the Prairieville Township Land Use Plan with respect to said parcel so.as to place it in the Low Density Residential land use classification. 2. Such other and further matters as may legally come before said Planning Commission. Written documents will be received from any in­ terested persons concerning the foregoing ap­ plication by the Prairieville Township Clerk at the Township Holl at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing on February 6. 1991. and may be further received by the Planning Commission at said hearing. The Prairieville Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above mentioned proposed amend­ ments at or following the public hearing. Anyone interested in reviewing the Zoning Or­ dinance and/or Land Use Plan pertinent to the foregoing may examine a copy of the same at the Prairieville Township Hall during regular business hours of regular business days hereafter until the time of said hearing and may further examine the same at said public hearing. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Sheri Armintrout. Secretary Prairieville Township Holl 10115 South Norris Road D/'lton. Michigan 49046 (616) 623-2664 (1/31) y HASTINGS - Maurine Chase, 90 of 235 East Grant Street, Hastings, passed away Tues­ day, January 29, 1991 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Chase was bom on July 28, 1900 in Freeport, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Riegler) Smelker. She was raised in the Freeport area and attended Freeport schools, graduating from Freeport High School. She went on to attend Barry County Normal receiving her teachers certification. She was married to Gerald Steinke in 1928, he preceded her in death in 1935. She then married Eldon (Edge) Chase on June 30,1956. Her empldyment included: two years as a Hastings Treasurer, manager of the former Frandscns and later Paramalee’s Ladies Retail Clothing Store in Hastings for many years, retiring in 1962. Mrs. Chase is survived by her husband Eldon (Edge) Chase; one daughter, Mrs. William (Maiy) Hecker of Nashville; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; sister, Katie Foreman of Hastings. She was also preceded in death by son David Steinke in 1984; granddaughter, Terese Dean in 1984 and two brothers, Russell and Donald Smelker. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 31, at the Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Lester DeGroot officiating. Burial will be at Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Aizheimers Disease Foundation. (Ava M. Kroger J VERMONTVILLE - Ava M. Kroger, 89 of Vermontville passed away Wednesday, Janu­ ary 23,1991 at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility. Mrs. Kroger was bom in Vermontville, the daughter of Orin and Anna (Randall) Tubbs. She was a teacher with the Maple Valley Schools for 25 years before retirement She was a life member of the Vermontville United Methodist Church, where she played the organ for more than 50 years. She was a member of the Eaton County Historical Society, Women’s Club and Garden Club of Vermontville and the Retired Teachers Association. Mrs. Kroger is survived by two daughters, Mary (John) Rodriguez of Vermontville and Marilyn (John) Halas of Lansing; six grand­ children, Fred (Jayne) Rodriguez, Randal (Lori) Rodriguez, Douglas (Wendy) Rodri­ guez, Greg (Kim) Rodriguez, Kathryn and Karen Halas; five great grandchildren; sister­ in-law, Thelma Tubbs of Plymouth; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred in 1948. Funeral services were held Saturday, Janu­ ary 26 at the Vermontville United Methodist Church with Reverend Richard Youngs offi­ ciating. Burial was at the Woodiewn Cemetery, Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Maple Valley Scholarship Fund or the Vermontville United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by the Pray Funer­ al Home, Charlotte. Q Beatrice J. Parrott Reed Roush J WYOMING - John Schuitema, 80, of Wyoming and formerly of Middleville, passed away Monday, January 28, 1991 at Grand Valley Nursing Care Centre. Mr. Schuitema was bom on June 16,1910 in Grand Rapids, the son of William and (Mary Gillisse) Schuitema. He was married to Mildred C. Demorest on August 23, 1929. He was employed at Michigan Bell, Grand Rapids Store Equipment and Bradford White Corporation. Mr. Schuitema is survived by his wife, Mildred C. Schuitema; three sons, John D. (Vergie) Schuitema of South Carolina, William B. (Carol) Schuitema of Horida, Michael K. (Nancy) Schuitema of Grand Rapids; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Civils of Wyoming; 20 grandchildren, 19 great­ grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; one brother, Paul (Evelyn) Schuitema of Grand Rapids; two sisters, Mrs. Al (Jeanette) John of Idaho, Mrs. Katherine Trice of Grand Rapids; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Virginia Lee Fitzsimmons. Funeral and committal services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 31 at the Beeler Funerai Chapel, Middleville with Pastor John R. Spooner officiating. Burial will be at Ml Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartside Ministry, 46 S. Division, Grand Rapids. J BATl’LE CREEK - Beatrice J. Parrott, 84 of Battle Creek passed away Wednesday, January 23,1991 at Blake Hospital, Bradenton, Florida. Mrs. Parrott was bom in Hickory Comers and came to Battle Creek as a small child. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1925 and attended Western Michigan University for three years. Mrs. Parrott taught in rural schools in Bany and Calhoun County for 15 years retiring in 1942. She was a member of First Congregational Church and Battle Creek Garden Cub. Mrs. Parrott is survived by two step-sons, Robert A. Parrott of Weidman and Norman A. Parrott of Battle Creek; one step-daughter, Juanita Garrett of DeFuniak Springs, Florida; one sister, Eunice Cherry of Bradenton, Flori­ da; seven grandchildren; 14 great­ grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd M. Parrott in 1986. Funeral services were held Thursday, Janu­ ary 24 at Farley-Estes Funeral Home in Battle Creek. Burial was at Union Cemeterv Lacey. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Congregational Church in Battle Creek or American Cancer Society. LAKE ODESSA - Reed Roush, 72 of Lake Odessa passed away Monday, January 28, 1991 at Tendercare of Hastings. Mr. Roush was bom on February 15, 1918, the son of Hoyd and Nellie (Reed) Roush. Mr. Roush is survived by several cousins. Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Thursday, January 31 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Burial will be at Lake­ side Cemetery, Lake Odessa. ( William F. Richards, Jn HASTINGS - William F. Richards, Jr., 62 of 4565 S. Bedford Road, Hastings, passed away Sunday, January 27,1991 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Richards was bora August 26, 1928 in Hastings, tlie son of William F. and Flossie (Mead) Richards. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1946 from Hastings High School. He served in the United States Army from November 21 1950 until November 13, 1952. He was married to Vonda L. Bass on Decem­ ber 6, 1952. Mr. Richards was employed at Eaton’s in Battle Creek for 33 years, retiring in 1980. He was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge, American Legion and VT.W. Mr. Richards is survived by his wife, Vonda; two daughters, Mrs. David (Sue) Tossava of Hastings, Mrs. Greg (Cindy) McPhail of Grand Rapids; four grandchildren; mother, Mrs. Flos­ sie Richards of Hastings; sister, Mrs. Norman (Doris) Boomer of Nashville; daughter-in-law, Valerie Richards of Wyoming. He was preceded in death by one son, John Richards in 1976. . Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 30 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hast­ ings with Reverend Phillip L. Brown officiat­ ing. Burial was at the Striker Cemetery. Hector M. Hernandez LAKE ODESSA - Hector M. Hernandez, 23, of 732 Jordan Lake Avenue, Lake Odessa, passed away.Sunday, January 27, 1991 in Columbus, Indiana from accidental injuries. Mr. Hernandez was born on October 14, 1967 in Urapan Michocan, Mexico. He was married to Gretta Skidmore on April 9, 1988 in Lake Odessa. He was employed at Auto Style in Grand Rapids for the past year and was a member of the Sebewa Church of God. Mr. Hernandez is survived by his wife, Gret­ ta; one daughter, Gloria; his mother, Lidia Hernandez of Lansing; Victor and Daniel Hernandez of Texas; Francisco and Alvino Hernandez of Mexico; his father and mother­ in-law, Asher and Roxie Skidmore of Lake Odessa; his great-grandmbther-in-law, Poly Clem of Coywood, Kentucky. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 31 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with the Reverend George Aton officiating. Burial will be at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gloria Hernandez Trust Fund. Q Howard E. Baragar Jr. ) MIDDLEVILLE - Howard E. Baragar Jr., 50, passed away Sunday, January 27, 1991 at Saint Mary’s Hospital, following a lengthy illness. Surviving are his wife Linda Y. Baragar, devoted father of Amy Marie Baragar and Brook Howard Baragar both at home; his parents, Howard and Barbara Baragar Sr. of Port Sheldon; one brother, Jack (Sharon) Bara­ gar of Comstock Park; one niece and three nephews; his father and mother-in-law, William and Glenna Brookmyer of Ypsilanti; his sister-in-law, Baibara (Ron) Stempin of Mt. Clemens; one special aunt, Mrs. Pauline Bara­ gar of Grand Rapids. Funeral and committal services were held Tuesday, January 29 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Reverend Wayne Kiel officiating. Burial was at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions may be given to his Children’s Educational Trust Fund, Caledonia State Bank. (Inder M. Greenfield ) HASTINGS - Inder M. Greenfield, 88 of 5790 S. Bedford Road, Hastings, passed away Monday, January 28, 199 i at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Greenfield was born on July 30,1902 in Columbia, Louisiana, the daughter of Beldon and Nina (Woodin) Nettles. She came to Carlton Center area of Barry County as a teenager and graduated from Hast­ ings High School in 1920. She was married to LaFloy Greenfield on August 2, 1920. She was employed as a seamstress for many years, as a mechanic at Ft. Custer during World Wv II. She and her husband later owned and operated Greenfield’s Deer Park South of Hast­ ings on M-37 for many years. She was an avid camper and traveller, camping throughout the United States and travelled abroad extensively. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Baltimore Township Extension Club. Mrs. Greenfield is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Lawrence and Eleanor Greenfield of Nashville, Maurice and Patricia Greenfield of Hastings; six grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, LaFloy in 1970; one sister, Thelma Johnson. Funeral services will be held 5:00 p.m. Saturday, February 2 at Hastings First Baptist Church with Reverend James Barrett officiating. ’Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Humane Society. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 31, 1991 — Page 7 Public eager to bleed for U.S. troops Penningtons to mark golden anniversary Alice (Williams) Pennington and Philip Ira Pennington will celebrate their 50th wedding annivetsary Sunday, Feb. 10. They will be honored at an open house sponsored by their children. The event will be held at the Credit Union building, lower level, east of Ionia, on the comer of M-21 and 4th Street, from 1 to 5 p.m. The couple was married on Feb. 12, 1941, in Ionia. Palmers to celebrate golden anniversary Art and Liz Palmer of 8680 Keller Road. Delton, will celebrate their 50th wedding an­ niversary Feb. 10. In celebration of their anniversary, their children, grandchildren and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kenfield Jr. will host an open house Sunday. Feb. 10, at the Hope Township Hall (sponsored by Jim and Mary Springer) from 2 to 4 p.m. Friends and relatives are welcome to share in their memories, no gifts please. Mr. and Mrs. Palmer were united in mar­ riage Feb. 10. 1941, at the home of Rev. Crawford in Delton. Art and Liz were blessed with jhree, children, - Judy Palmer, of -Comstock; ■ Paul > Palmer of Manassa, Va.; and Bonnie Kenfield (deceased). They also have eight grand­ children and nine great-grandchildren. The Palmers worked side by side farming their 160 acres at 9680 Keller Road, Delton, for 40 years. They retired in 1978 and now enjoy traveling whenever possible. (AP)-Red Cross officials in Michigan are pleased by a recent upswing in blood donations, although they regret it apparently took a war to bring it about. Little, if any, of the donated blood will go to U.S. troops in the Persian Gulf It will, however, help case longstanding blood shortages in the state, the officials said. "Generally people call and say, ’I want to donate for the Persian Gulf," Nancy Aitkins, spokeswoman for the Red Cross’s southeastern Michigan operations in Detroit, said Wednesday. This week, at least, Aitkins said the U.S. military hasn't asked for any blood from her region. Most of the military's blood donations come from service people themselves, with the Red Cross supplementing the supply. Nationally, the Red Cross handles about half of all blood donations. The increase in interest among donors comes at a good time, she said. The region had been falling short of its goals and only in recent days has been meeting them, she said. On Tuesday, the region collected 1,151 pints of blood, 151 more than its goal, she said. By comparison, collections on Jan. 11 totaled 962 pints. Despite the increase in giving, the Red Cross in southeastern Michigan still faces a critical shortage of Otypes of blood, Aitkins said. "It’s a constant battle," said Mary Moffett, director of public support for the Washtenaw County Chapter of the Red Cross, part of the southeastern Michigan region. "People just do not give as regularly as they should." Blood donations in the county totaled 66 pints on Saturday, compared with about 25 on a normal Saturday, she said. Donations also have risen sharply in the 34-county Great Lakes region based in Lansing, spokeswoman Susan Pyle said. The region collected 2,400 pints Jan. 14-16, compared with a normal three-day count of about 1,600 pints, she said. The Great Lakes region had been sending 100 pints to the Persian Gulf but wasn’t been asked to send any there this week, Pyle said. People interested in helping Americans and others in the Persian Gulf should consider sending money, instead of blood, Aitkins said. The Red Cross is accepting donations for a Middle East International Response. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Klovanich, Hastings, and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bloom. Golden Valley. Minn., announce the engage­ ment of their children, Susan Kay and James Harris. The wedding is planned for May 26, 1991. Area BIRTHS: BIRTHS GIRL, Heather Karlee Sue Foote, bom Jan. 9 to John Karl Foote. Hastings and Vicki Sue Backe, Hastings, lime, 10:19 p.m., 7 lbs.. 8% ozs., 2016 ” long. BOY, Zackary Allen, bom Jan. 10 to Mr. and Mrs. Ted Scofield, Nashville, weighing 8 lbs., 4M ozs., 21‘A in. long, time: 8:47 P.m. Zackary’s proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Frank Scofield, Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Vos, Hastings. GIRL, Brooke Marie, bom Jan. 14, to Ms. Connie Smith of Dowling and Gerald Thorn­ ton of Dowling, weighing 7 lbs.. 2*6 ozs., and 20 inches long, time: 3:21 a.m. Brooke joins he Smith family which consists of Teisha, 12, Jill, 11 and Nathan. 8. Booke’s proud grandparents are Virginia VanHuysen of Battle Creek and Linda Thorn­ ton of Dowling. BOY, Steven Edward, bom Jan. 16 io Mr. and Mrs. James Safie, Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 9 ozs., 21*6 in. long, time: 12:30 a.m. Steven joins the Safie family which consists of Andrew. 8, and Kathryn. 5 yrs. DARE graduates 125 students EDITOR’S NOTE _ Donations to the Red Cross's relief efforts in the Persian Gulf may be sent to Middle East International Response, American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, D.C. 20013. Rev. and Mrs. Yochim1 married 50 years ago Marriage licenses A golden wedding anniversary was observ­ ed Jan. 29 by Rev. Harold and Hilda (Sholes) Yochim of North Broadway, Hastings. The couple moved here in 1984 after retir­ ing from the ministry. They have five daughters: Dianne (Mrs. Dan) Ferris, who lives here; Yvonne (Mrs. Ron) Readman of Holt; Brenda (Mrs. Richard) Newman of Minneapolis; Deborah (Mrs. Dorville) MacLarcn of Grand Rapids; and Rachelle (Mrs. Seth) Davey, also of Grand Rapids. There are four grandchildren. A family dinner was held in their honor in Grand Rapids, preceding a trip to California. An open house for family and friends will be held in April. announced John Dean Stadcl, II, Freeport and Stacey Leigh McComb, Freeport. Joel Ross Potter, Kentwood and Tealy Erin Hallifax, Hastings. Mark Louis Brandli. Delton and Dawn Marie Williams, Hastings. Donald Lewis Malinowski. Bellevue and Helen Mary Lothamer. Bellevue. Scott Christopher Dolfman, Delton and Jody Lynn Wyman. Delton. August Gene Lustey. Nashville and Belinda Ann Guy. Nashville. Karl Hans Pintar, Hastings and Robin Taylor, Hastings. New child safety belt law to take effect April 1st Klovanich-Bloom plan May wedding Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray recognizes Sgt. Jack Cross for his work with DARE program. State police officials are saying the days of young childen bouncing around in the front and back seats of automobiles and the front seats of pickup trucks are coming to an end. Beginning April 1, the Michigan Depart­ ment of State Police will enfource new child passenger safety legislation requiring all children ages 4 to 16 to wear safety belts while riding in the back scat of all motor vehicles. Combined with existing safety belt laws, all children under 16 years of age must now be in some kind of restraint, child seat or safety belt, in cither the front or back seat of a motor vehicle. Motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of death for children under 15 in Michigan, and children ages 4 to 16 have one of the lowest safety belt use rates compared to other age groups. Crash statistics for 1989 in­ dicate that 73 children under the age of 15 were killed in motor vehicle crashes and another 10,416 were injured. "We will be paying extra special attention to motorists with children beginning April 1," stated Michigan Department of State Police Director Michael D. Robinson. “The safety belt laws we now have will allow us to instill at an early age, and continue through the lear­ ning years, the important lesson of buckling up. When our youth reach adulthood they will automatically wear safety belts knowing that it is one of the most important ways to protect their lives.” ‘ "According to our observation studies and data, children ages 4 to 16 are the least likely to buckle up and the most likely to be in­ jured.” said Karen R. Tarrant, executive director of the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning. "This law is right on target because it provides mandatory protection measures for an age group that statistics show are not voluntarily protecting themselves." With adoption of Public Act 90 of 1990, Michigan safety belt laws are among the strongest in the nation. Michigan is the 18th state to enhance their children passenger safe­ ty law. DARE graduates from Audrey Renner’s fifth grade class are con­ gratulated by Hastings Police Sgt. Jack Cross, Barry County Sheriff David. Wood, Lt. Richard Zimmerman of the Hastings State Police Post. State Police Sgt. Robert Dell and Chief Jerry Sarver of the Hastings City Police. NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE ATTENTION EMPLOYERS Looking for Temporary Help? We have a number of pre-qualified workers for clerical, industrial, and technical jobs. 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W^at about your husband’s relatives? ’’’ -re are blue-eyed blond Italians, you iuiw... lease don’t risk your future hap­ piness by playing “Truth or Consequences.” You don’t owe your former friend a thing, and you son’s father is the man who is raising him. Legal Notices State of Michigan In the Circuit Court for the County of Barry ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE/ORDER TO ANSWER File No. 90-615-CR NASHVILLE CO-OPERATIVE ELEVATOR ASSOCIATION. Plaintiff vs. MEMBERS OF NASHVILLE CO OPERATIVE ELEVATOR ASSOCIATION. Defendant. James H. Fisher (P26437) Attorney for Plaintiff 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 At a session of said Court, held in the Circuit Courtroom in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, this 10th day of January. 1991. PRESENT: Honorable Richa.d M. Shuster. Circuit Judge This matter having come before the Court pur­ suant to the verified compliant filed herein, and the Court being duly informed in the premises. IT IS ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that any Defen­ dants wishing to contest the dissolution of Plaintiff corporation, or its proposed distribution of assets, shall appear befors this Court on the 7th day of March 1991, at 2:30 p.m. to show cause why the relief prayed for in Plaintiff's Complaint should not be granted. The relief prayed for in the Complaint is dissolu­ tion of said corporation and approval of a propos­ ed plan of distribution of assets to a trust fund to provide scholarships to students at Maple Valley High School. A fai ure to appear on the date in question will result in the court approving this plan of distribution. Unknown claimants would be heirs of deceased members of the association. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that this Order shall be published for three consecutive weeks in the Hastings Banner, and a copy served by requested mail, return receipt registered mail, on each member. Dated: January 10, 1991 Richard M. Shuster Circuit Judge Drafted by: James H. Fisher SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE & FISHER 607 North Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (2/7) BARflY TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting Jar uary 4, 1991 Called to order 7:10 p.m. All board membe>s present, plus 77 others. Minutes reod and approved. Treasurers report read and accepted. Recycling in Barry Co. presented by J. Norton. Appointed J. Plating, C. Monica, J. Grubbs 8 P. Reed to Board of Re/lew. Sewer disposal site discussed. Bills approved in the amount of $18,606.61 plus payrolls. Meeting aejourned at 9:15 p.m. Lois Bromley, Clerk Asserted to by: William B. Wooer, Supervisor (1/31) MORTGAGE SALE Default having been mode in the terms and con­ ditions of a certain mortgage made by BENJAMIN F. SULLIVAN III AND AAARYJO B. SULLIVAN to Great Lakes Bancorp. A Federal Savings Bank, organized under the Home Owners’ Loan Act of 1933, of the United States of America, as amend­ ed. Mortgagee, dated the 2nd day of September, 1988. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on the 8th day of September. 1988, in Liber 471 of Barry County Records, at Page 961. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Ninety-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Five and 93/100 ($97,405.93) Dollars plus an Escrow Deficit of Four Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Seven and 87/100 ($4,447.87) Dollars. Minus unapplied credit of Nine Hundred Seventeen ($917.00) dollars. And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof; Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case mode and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 14th day of February, 1991 at 2 o'clock in the after­ noon, Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the East Door entrance to the Barry County Courthouse, in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described In sold mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the in­ terest thereon at ten and 840/10000 (10.840%) per cent per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its in­ terest in the premises. Sold premises are situated in the Township of Assyria, County of Barry, State of Michigan and described as: A parcel of land In the southeast 1 /4 of Section 36, Town 1 north. Range 7 West, described os follows: Commencing at the southeast section corner thence north along the east line of said section. 1401.56 feet to the place of beginning; thence south 85 deg 07’ 50” west, 1337.82 feet; thence north 89 deg 08’ 20" west, 339.43 feet to the easter­ ly right of way line of State Highway M-78; thence northeasterly along said line to a point opposite from the centerline of Huff Road; thence continu­ ing northeasterly along said line, 498.78 feet; thence south 84 deg 08’ east 486.56 feet; thence south 89 deg 41* east 672.28 feet to the east section line: thence south on said section line to the place of beginning. Township of Assyria, Barry County. Michigan. During the 12 months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed. Dated at Ann Arbor, Michigan 12/31/90 Great Lakes Bancorp, A Federal Savings Bank Mortgagee Maria L. Constant (P32155) LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lakes Barcorp 401 East Liberty Street P.O. Box 8600 Ann Arbor, Michigan 48107 (313)769-8300 (1/31) NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE REPORT OF CONDITION NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Consolidating domestic subsidiaries of the National Bank of Hastings in the state cf Michigan, at the close of business on December31,1990, published Ir response to call made by Comptroller of the Currency, under title 12, United States Code, Section 161. Charter Number 13857 Comptroller of the Currency Seventh District. STATEMENT OF RESOURCES AND LIABILITIES: ASSETS THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS Cash and balance due from depository institutions: Non-interest-bearing balances andcurrencyand coin........................... 2,540 Interest-bearing balances.............................................................................. none Securities.............................................................................................................. 11,447 Federal Funds sold............................................................................................. 800 Securities purchased under agreements toresell....................................... none Loans and lease financing receivables: Loans, and leases, net of unearned income........................................... 21,612 LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses............. .............................. 165 LESS: Allocated transfer risk reserve........................................................ none Loans and leases, net of unearned income, allowance, and reserve 21,447 Assets held in trading accounts..................................................................... none Premises and fired assets (including capitalized leases)........................ 958 Other real estate owned..................................................................................... 59 Investments in Lnconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies none Customers' liab lity to this bank on acceptances outstanding............. none Intangible assets................................................................................................. none Other assets.......................................................................................................... 670 Total assets.......................................................................................................... 37,921 Losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C.1823(j)........................................... none Total assets and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(j)............. 37,921 LIABILITIES: DEPOSITS: In domestic offices......................................................................................... 33,326 Noninterest-bearing.................................................................................... 6,144 Interest-bec.ring........................................................................................... 27,182 Federal funds purchased.................................................................................. none Securities sold under agreements to repurchase ..................................... none Demand notes issued to the U.S. Treasury.................................................. none Other borrowed money...................................................................................... none Mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases .... none Bank’s liability on acceptances executedand outstanding..................... none Subordinated notes and debentures............................................................. none .Other liabilities...................................................................................................... 556 Total liabilities...................................................................................................... 33,882 Limited-life preferred stock........................................................... none EQUITY CAPITAL Perpetual preferred stock.................................................................................. none Common stock...................................................................................................... 550 Surplus ................................................................................................................... 520 Undivided profits and capitai reserves........................................................... 2.969 LESS: Net unrealized loss on marketableequity securities..................... none Total equity capital............................................................................................. 4,039 Losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823Q)........................................... none Total equity capital and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823Q) 4.039 Total liabilities, limited-life preferred stock, equity capital, and losses deffered pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 18230)...................................................... 37,921 We. the undersigned directors, attest to the correctness of this statement of resources and liabilities. We declare that it has been examined by us, and to the best of our knowledge and belief has been prepared in conformance with the instruc­ tions and is true and correct. DIRECTORS Larry Kornstadt Robert Sherwood David. C. Wren Frances M. Johnson Vice President/Cashier of the above-named bank do hereby declare that this Report of Condition is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. January 28, 1991 Ann Landers His girlfriend Is unstable Children should go to museums Dear Ann Landers: I was horrified by the letter from the woman in Kitchener, Ontario, who said young children should not be brought to museums and art galleries because their screaming and crying disturbs the adults. Tell me, please, when are you supposed to bring children to cultural events? Should we wait until they are 13 and all they are in­ terested in is video games9 Maybe we should also keep children out of churches and synagogues. I am a working mother who wants to spend as much time with my children as possible. On weekends I love to take them to art galleries. It's a wonderful, inexpensive way to enjoy something together and teach them about the beautiful things in life, there is so much ugliness in the world today. Your correspondent suggested that young children be left home with a sitter. How are they going to learn to behave in public if they are never taken anywhere? I was disappointed that you didn’t clobber that woman. She need­ ed to be put in her place and you didn't do it. — Myrtle Beach, S.C. Dear Myrtle: Hundreds of reachers share your views. Here’s another one: Dear Ann Landers: “Kitch” complained about children crying and being disruptive in art galleries and museums. She also said their hard shoes and the squeaky pram wheels an­ noyed her. The real problem is not the children, Ann, it’s the parents. They should be alert to their children’s limits. I take my baby to galleries whenever I can. He enjoys looking at the paintings and the sculpture, and I do believe he is absorbing a great deal. I am aware that his attention span is limited, so after an hour I take him out before he gets fidgety and noisy. As for the squeaky pram wheels, I carry a can of oil in case I run into someone like Kitch. — V.H.S. from D.C. Gem of the Day: Before you retire, stay home for a week and watch daytime TV shows. Who’s the father? she wonders Dear Ann Landers: I dated “Jack” for two years. It was a serious relationship, or so I thought. I was in my mid-30s, had never been married and I wanted children. When I pressed him about our future together he said, “The timing is off.” Jack and I parted on a friendly note, and I immediately began a relationship with another man who had loved me for years. Two months later I discovered I was preg­ nant. Based on what I thought was my fertile period, I concluded that the father was my new boyfriend. We were married promptly and seven months later I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy. When our son was 3 months old I could see that he looked very much like my former love. There was no mistaking the resemblance because Jack is a blond, blue-eyed Scandina­ vian. My husband is a dark-eyed Italian. Jack also had irregular features which my son inherited. I wrestled with the problem on my own for a year and finally told my husband. He said, “I love this boy a lot. As far as I’m concerned he is my son, and I don’t want you to mention this subject again.’’ I ws greatly relieved because he is a wonderful father and a terrific husband. My question is this: Do I owe it to either my L'on or to Jack to tell them the truth? Please ad­ vise me. I’m terribly tom. — Pennsylvania. Dear Penn: First, thank God for such an understanding and forgiving husband. Se­ cond, keep your mouth shut about what you believe is your child’s biological history. You Cousin butts Into her social life Dear Ann Landers: I am an avid fan of yours and I look to you for advice as if you were my mom. Here’s my problem and I need an answer. I have a cousin I love a lot. “Josh” and I have always been extremely close, especially so because I have no brothers and sisters. He is very protective of me and has never liked any of my boyfriends. Josh is very critical of the one I’m seeing now. He says if I marry this man, when the njinister asks, “If anyone knows why these twb' should not be joined together, speak now or forever hold your peace,” he will stand up and say, ”He’s not good enough for her.” Josh has given me a list of guys he approves of and says he’ll arrange dates with them. I love my cousin dearly but I don’t think he should be running my life. I’m 20 and he is 22. Sign me — Between a Rock and a Hard Place in Oklahoma City. Dear Rock: I think you’re old enough to decide who you want to date. Tell Josh that you appreciate his concern but to please butt out of your social life. Ex­ plain that unless one of the guys you go out with has a criminal record or something in his background that is pretty bad, you don't want to hear about it. Dear Ann Landers: I am a 20-year-old male, with a problem that is driving me to distraction. I know this letter is one of thousands that you will receive today but I don’t know who else to turn to. I’ve been going with a girl I’ll call “Ber­ nice” for two and a half years. Several mon­ ths ago I came to realize that we had grown apart and I didn’t love her anymore. The pro­ blem is that I cannot end this relationship because I’m scared to death that she will kill herself. Bernice has had an extremely difficult life and she is very unstable. I've urged her to see a counselor and have offered to pay for the sessions but she ref-ises to seek help. Please, Ann, I’ve read your column since I was 13 and I value your opinion. I’m desperate and need to end this relationship but I don’t know how to do it without destroying this girl. Can you help me? — A Canadian Admirer. Dear Canadian: Do not permit yourself to be held hostage to Bernice’s neurosis. You are not responsible for her. You were generous to offer to pay for her therapy. Since she has refused to accept help, there is nothing more you can do. Tell Bernice that you will always be her friend, but the romance is over. To re­ main in this empty relationship would be un­ fair to her as well as to you. Gem of the Day: The first thing a child learns when he gets a drum is that he is never going to get another one. Is alcohol ruining your life or the life of a loved one? “Alcoholism: How to Recognize It, How to Deal With It, How to Conquer It'' can turn things around. Send a self­ addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money orderfor $3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Alcohol, do Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.45.) COPYRIGHT 1991 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE, INC. Lake Odessa News: Dr. A.L. and Carol VanZyl were honored at a retirement reception Sunday at Fellowship Hall of Central United Methodist Church. Members of the church did the serv­ ing at a table decorated with bright balloons. Bouquets added to the festive atmosphere. Many people came directly from church ser­ vices from the enfire community, plus many others who came in the early afternoon hours. Newly married son Craig of Ann Arbor and his bride, Angie, were present along with Debbie and Steve Steward and family, Bradley and Jill VanZyl and infant son from Hastings, and Emmy Jo and Tim Spitzley and sons of Lake Odessa. Friends of Robert Gierman were surprised to have visits from him as he made his ac­ customed rounds to deliver the newest issue of the Sebewa Recollector. They had presumed he would be spending the entire winter in Florida. Instead he came home after six weeks with his brother and sister-in-law at Bradenton. Friends of the Library will meet Tuesday, Feb. 5, at I p.m. Visitors at Faro’s Pizza, opened rather recently, are intrigued to find the original dia­ mond pattern terrazo floor in what was long a drug store and in the adjacent half to find the CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND ZONING/PLANNING COMMISSION Notice of Public Hearing TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning proposed amendments to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning ordinance and concerning a Special Exception Use Permit will be held on Wednesday, February 20,1991, com­ mencing at 7:00 o'clock p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered include, in brief, the following: 1. Application of Swift Excavating Co. for rezoning from the R-1 Residential District. Single Family to the R-2 Residential District, Low-Medium Density, of the follow­ ing property: Lots 220, 221, 222, 223, and 224 of Algon­ quin Lake Resorts properties, Unit #2, commonly known as Lake Algonquin School. 2. Application of Swift Excavating Co. for a Special Ex­ ception Use Permit for use of certain property as multiple family dwellings of more than two units. The property to which this application pertains is described as: Lots 220, 221,222,223, and 224 of Algonquin Lake Resorts Proper­ ties, Unit #2, commonly known as Lake Algonquin School. (This is the same property as to which rezoning is requested). 3. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Zoning/Planning Comission PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Charter Township of Rutland Zoning/Planning Commission reserves the right to alter the proposed amendments at or following the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Zoning Or­ dinance and map, and the plans and documents submit­ ted by the applicant, are available and may be examined by the general public at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan, on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. • 12:00 noon and that, fur­ ther. copies of the same may be further examined at said public hearing. All interested persons are invited and urged to be present at the aforesaid time and place, or to submit their com­ ments in writing at or prior to the public hearing. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZONING/PLANNING COMMISSION By: Phyliss Fuller. Rutland Charter Township Clerk Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 948-2194 Don’t smoke and save: >$10,000 by a >$50,000 by <t 33 $100,000 by 3$ $250,000 by $500,000 by <e 57 51.000.000 by <e 65 AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION’ Reaching the TOTAL Barry County Market every week is a... TALL IIIIIIEII We do it EACH WEEK of the year. The Reminder Maple Valley News Sun and News Lakewood News The Hastings Banner J AD GRAPHICS PUBLICATIONS (616)945-9554 original tin ceiling with its new paint and the original meat cooler from the many years at the Garlinger Market. Th-sc two spots on Fourth Avenue are in the first brick building built when Lake Odessa was a new village. Most of the early stores were wooden struc­ tures moved into the new town from Bonanza. Other new stores were also of frarpe construc­ tion. Over the next few decades many of the wooden buildings burned. Helen Robinson is recovering from knee replacement surgery at Pennock Hospital. Friends here have learned of the death of Mrs. Virginia Fitch in mid-January. With her pastor husband, the Rev. Floyd Fitch, she came to Woodland’s M.E. church in 1936, from Ionia's First Baptist Church. Later pastorates took them to Battle Creek, Potter­ ville, Scottville and Muskegon before his final appointment to Lake Odessa Central, from which he retired. They then spent many years in Muskegon. Several years after her hus­ band’s death, she became a resident of Clark Memorial Home in Grand Rapids. The Fit­ ches had six children, most of whom graduated from high school during their 14 years at Muskegon Lakeside Church. Memorial services are to be held at a later date. Lake Odessa residents are making use of curbside pick-up service for items that can be recycled, such as newspapers, certain plastic items, aluminum and other metals, and clear glass. Ionia County real esmte transters include those of Zack and Eleanor York of Sebewa Township to Mike Cook of Portland; Jack and Berta Blessing to Duane and Margo Curtiss of Nashville; and Richard and Marilyn Chaffee of Nashville to Thomas George of Saranac. A Carson City lady well known to several Lake Odessa families was Rose Marie Hager­ man, 61, who died Jan. 16. She is survived by her husband, Joyce Hagerman, her mother June Revoire Mann, children Diane Reed of Hastings, Donna Leonard of Palo, sons Michael and John of Carson City, and step­ brothers David and Richard Mann. Bom in Pontiac, she lived with her parents, Clayton and June, at Butternut when she was a child. Her father was a station agent for the Grand Trunk Railway. Funeral services were to be held on Satur­ day for Margaret Eggers at the Hesperia UM church. Margaret began her teaching career at Mt. Morris and then became a Lakewood teacher and girls’ basketball coach in 1962. She had taught adult education in Fremont and Hesperia since moving from Lake Odessa. She is survived by her sons, Tate, a senior stu­ dent in pharmacy at Ferris State University, and Troy of Lake Odessa; a sister Elaine Slate of Hespiria, newphew Ken Slate of Lake Odessa and many other relatives. The Ionia County Historical Society is hav­ ing its next meeting Wednesday, Feb. 6, at the Blanchard House on East Main Street at 7:30 p.m. The speaker will be Brian Conway from the Michigan Bureau of History, with an il­ lustrated talk, “Historic Exterior Renova­ tion.” This should be of interest to anyone residing in an historic home. The second annual Woodworkers* Show for West Michigan was held Saturday at the Cascade Sports Arena. Some of the men from this area who attended were the gentlemen Townsend, Crockford, Kilmer, Healy, Brake. Yonkers, Garlock and Armstrong. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 31, 1991 — Page 9 From Time to Time... By Esther Walton Financial panic nearly closed the banks City Bank, as it stood at the corner of Jefferson and State Streets In Hastings long ago. Another story in a series of how Hastings developed 100 years ago, by M.L. Cook. What is nice about this series is that we readers get a first-hand look through M.L. Cook’s eyes, a participant in these events. “It must not be imagined that the men who acquired control of the Hastings City Bank in 1890, who saved it from an $18,000 loss on its loan to Pendergast and Rose as mentioned last week, and wh? took over and made a suc­ cess of the Wool Boot factory, had always clear skies and easy sailing. “On the contrary, they had to fight their way through the terrific money-scarcity panic of 1893, and the four years of depression that followed. “In 1893 and for 25 years thereafter, our currenty system was not elastic, as it is not with our Federal Reserve banks. These can at any time furnish a sound bank with all the money it may need to meet an emergency. With federal deposit insurance, no depositor has reason to question the safety of the money he has placed in an insured bank. “The depression that began in 1929 was not due to a lack of currency. Continuance of that depression was not due to money in circula­ tion, nor to lack of confidence in banks. It was due to a lack of confidence in business condi­ tions. Restoration of confidence is always necessary1 <0 Cute h- business depresstdri?*1^ “The tforat featuTd’d’f the 1893 pariic'Ws the fear it engendered, causing depositors to withdraw their money from banks, hide it and keep it out of circulation. They did not dare loan it. If they had left it in the banks, the lat­ ter could and would have loaned 80 percent of these deposits. “As the volume of currency in circulation could not be increased in 1893, whenever a frightened depositor withdrew his money, it went out of circulation and this reduced the amount of available cash. In banking centers, the big cities, this currency famine was then relieved to some extent by the issue of ‘clear­ ing house certificates.’ These were non­ interest promises to pay, guaranteed by the banks grouped in each clearing house. They were accepted as cash by banks and business houses in the city where the clearing house was located, but not outside that city. “Several hundred million dollars woth of such certificates were afloat in New York City in 1893. They were of considerable help in the few clearing house cities, but not elsewhere. A currency famine is now impossible because of our Federal Reserve system. “There was never a run on either of the two local banks in 1893. But beginning in February of that year, there was a steady withdrawl of deposits. Local businessmen and factories were about the only ones who deposited money in either bunk while the panic lasted. Individuals, with few excep­ tions, who were fortunate enough to get cash from any source, hung onto it as long as they could. “That condition continued from February until about the middle of September, when money began to return to the banks slowly at first, but in increasing volume before the holidays. “I remember that Cashier Dan W. Reynolds told me one day in June that a pro­ minent and well-to-do farmer, who lived in the southern part of the county, had that day withdrawn his entire savings account of $3,500, remarking as he did that he had agreed to loan that amount to a neighbor. Tha afternoon. Cashier W.D. Hayes of the Na­ tional Bank related to Mr. Reynolds that the same man had the same day withdrawn over $4,000 from the National Bank. “As I walked by the City Bank one day in November, Mr. Reynolds tapped on the win­ dow and beckoned me to come in. He told me that same man had that day deposited $3,000 in the savings department. "Here is the roll he brought in," said Dan. "and they are the same bills he received from me last June. Just smell them." "I did. It was evident that this man had loaned these bills, not to some neighbor, but to good old Mother Earth. He had probably buried them in damp cellar, judging from the smell. “At the beginning of 1893, the deposits of both banks would not equal half of the present deposits of either of the two. People did not have as much money then as now. "The City Bank’s deposits in February of that year when the panic began were about $160,000. Its cash, including deposits in New York, Chicago, and Detroit banks, would average about $25,000. When the panic ended in September 1893, its deposits had dropped to about $60,000. a shrinkage of 62lz: percent in seven months. The only way the bank could pay depositors was to collect on its notes and mortgages. "We could not borrow a dollar from any of the big banks, for they were hard pressed themselves. None of the banks' borrowers were sued. Each was urged to pay what he could. “For instance, when the panic began, the Wool Boot Co. owed the bank $15,000. By offering extra discounts to its jobbers, me company had gradually paid the entire Ioan, and had $10,000 on deposit when the panic ended. This helped the bank to meet the steady decrease of its deposits. "Cashier Reynolds and I were very close friends, I have never known a more kindly, winsome, lovable man. Every day I would stop at the bank, mainly to encourage him, for he had TB, and the strain was telling on him, for he realized that any any moment a group of timid depositors might line up and start a nm on the bank. “I can recall just how he looked as he stood peering out of the cashier’s window. He was game and brave. He always had a friendly look on his face and a friendly greeting for everybody. One not acquainted with him would never have guessed from his outward bearing the severe strain he was under. He knew we were all pulling for him. That helped, but there are some burdens others cannot lift for us, we must bear them alone. “I remember vividly the day, toward the close of August, when Cashiet Reynolds call­ ed the directors together and informed us that the bank would have to close. He explained that the City Bank’s deposits in New York, Chicago, and Detroit were less titan $500 all told; that the cash in the bank vault had been reduced to less than $5,000. “The bank, according to law (at that time) must have 15 percent of its total deposits m available cash and the City Bank then had less than 9 percent, so there was no other recourse than closing. * ‘We all realized that the result might, and it seemed probable that it would, mean the clos­ ing of both banks. It doubtless would also spell disaster for the Wool Boot and Table factories, in which the directors of the City Bank had controlling interest. "It would be a severe blow to Hastings. It might spell ruin for all the directors in­ dividually, and would mean severe losses to many others. Not a pleasant outlook. I'm tell­ ing you. "The directors decided to meet in Dick Messer’s room over the Goodyear hardware store on the following afternoon to make necessary arrangements for closing the City Bank. I wish I had words to describe that meeting, how we felt as we faced the future that portended disaster to each of us in­ dividually, to the bank, and to the factories. “We had each of us thought the matter through before we met that afternoon. We couldn’t seem to see anything but failure ahead. At that afternoon gathering it was decided that I must go to Lansing to tell the state bank commissioner about our bank’s condition and get his orders for putting a Bank Closed’ sign on the front door the next day. "I was chosen because I had been active in politics for some years, and was known to make trips to Lansing on political errands. So if anyone learned that I had gone to the state capitol, he would think it was just another case of trying to get a political job for so­ meone. We did not wish anyone to even suspect that I was making the trip for the bank. That would have started a run on the instiution. If possible I was to make the trip without anyone knowing it outside of our small group, and no one every did. “When we all agreed on the course to take, Richaid Messer spoke up in a manner that revealed his high sense of honor and business integrity He said in substance: ‘We have agreed to close our bank. When we do, it will start a run on the National Bank. It will be a day or two before we can close. Possible, of the other bank folks knew now what plan to do, they might be able to get money to stand a run on their bank. 1 want our cashier to go to the other bank right now, tell them our condi­ tion and plans, and give them a chance to save their bank if they can.’ "Mr. Reynolds went at once and told Presi­ dent Daniel Striker and Cashier W.D. Hayes of the National Bank the condition of our bank, also our plans for closing, and that our directors wished to give their bank a chance to meet the situation if it could. Mr. Reynolds returned, saying that the two officers ap­ preciated our giving them the notice, but said their oank was in exactly the same condition — short of money and could not borrow; so if we were closed they would also. "As I desired to make the Lansing trip without being observed, I took the midnight train for Jackson that night, making connec­ tion there for Lansing via Rivers Junction. It was daylight when I had decided to see the banking commissioner at his home instead of at his office. I reached his house before he was up. I didn’t mind that and it didn’t seem to phase him. No doubt, he had had many ear­ ly calls from anxious bank directors before my arrival. “I cannot now recall the name of that com­ missioner, but I do remember that he was a fine courteous man. He knew why I was there all right enough. “I told him the bank’s situation — available cash about half of the law’s requirement, almost no balance in New York, Chicago or Detroit, couldn’t borrow a dollar anywhere, deposits decreasing every day. So the direc­ tors had sent me to tell him ail this, and were ready to close the bank, for there was no way to get the cash to pay the remaining $63,000 of our deposits. "The commissioner asked me if the City Bank owned money to any other bank. I told him we did not. "After I had given him all the details, he said to me: ‘Mr. Cook, your bank is in better condition than the great majority of the banks in the state. Many of them are a lot worse off than your bank — they have little cash and owe for borrowed money which you do not. You should not close your bank, nor let panicky depositors do it for you! “I answered, ‘The City Bank owes its depositors $63,000. We have only $5,000 cash to pay them, and cannot get anymore. Every day one or more depositors come to the bank and ask for their money. How can we pay after that $5,000 is withdrawn?’ “Tlie commissioner’s answer was, in substance, this: ‘Do not close your bank under any circumstances. If a depositor asks you for his money, tell him frankly that the bank can­ not pay its debts to depositors until those who owe the bank pay their debts to the bank. Tell him that while you have not the cash to give him, you do have a lot of gilt-edged mor­ tgages and notes, all drawing interest. Tell him to take his pick of them to the amount of his deposit. I know from the City’s Bank’s reports and from what our examiners say, that your bank is sound. Tell your directors and officers never to close the City Banjc. ’ “I didn’t kiss him for those encouraging words, but I was grateful enough to have done so. "At about the same time, there was an act of generous kindness that deeply touched us all. Cashier Reynolds had a brother, a practic­ ing attorney in Belmont, N.Y. He was in com­ fortable circumstances. He could not collect from those who owed him in that panicky times. But he did put a mortgage of $3,000 on his own home and sent the money to his brother, Dan, to help our bank. "Dan had written him that he feared the bank would have to close soon because of the steady withdraw of deposits. But he had not idea that his brother would do what he did. That $3,000 certainly helped, and was a fine example of 100 percent brotherliness. “For some unaccountable reason, after my early morning visit to the bank commissioner, the number of depositors who wanted their money perceptibly dwindled, and money came into the bank for no explainable reason. So the bank never refused to pay cash to any depositor who asked for his money. He got the cash and it was never suggested that he take anything else. Mr. Reynolds would have followed the commissioner’s suggestion had it been necessary. “About the 20th of September 1893, the Ci­ ty Bank received a most welcome letter from its Chicago depository, the Bankers National Bank. The letter contained the cheering an­ nouncement that the large bank was then prepared to loan us whatever cash we might need! “You cannot guess how happy we were to get that letter. It meant the end of the money panic for our bank. A few days later, our Detroit and New York banks made the same proposal. "For the bank and for the two factories in which we were interested, the panic was end­ ed. We celebrated by starting the Wool Bogi factory the next Monday and its whistle made welcome music in Hastings for the balance of that year." Legal Notices MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by JAMES A. BELL AND LYN BELL, husband and wife, to Great Lakes Bancorp, a Federal Savings Bank, organized under the Home Owners' Loan Act ol 1933. of the United States of America, as amended. Mortgagee, dated the 11th day of December. 1987, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on the 21st day of December, 1987. in Liber 460 of Barry County Records, at Page 918, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Twenty-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Ten and 57/iOO ($29,210.57) Dollars. Plus an Escrow Deficit of One Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Two and 85/100 ($1,632.85) Dollars. Minus an Unapplied Credit of Four Hundred and 00/100 ($400.00) Dollars. And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been Instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any port thereof; Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained In said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 14th day of February. 1991, at two o'clock in the afternoon. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public action, to the highest bidder, at the East entrance to the Barry County Courthouse, in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the in­ terest thereon at ten and 620/1000 (10.620%) per cent per annum and oil legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its in­ terest in the premises. Said premises are situated In the Township of Prairieville. County of Barry. State of Michigan and described as: Parcel 41: Lot 7, except 110 feet on the north side and lot 8, except 90 feet on the north side, ac­ cording to the recorded plat of Upson's Resort as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, on Page 58. Parcel #2: Lot 7; except the north 70.8 feet, also except that portion south of the north 110 feet of said Lot 7, according to the recorded plat of Up­ son's Resort as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, on Page 58. Subject to on easement for walkway between Lots 7 & 8, that goes north to park, for lot owners only, os shown on plat. Subject to rights, if any, of the United States, the State of Michigan, other governmental entities, the public and other riparian owners in that part of captioned land lying below the ordinary high water mark. Township of Prairieville. Barry County, Michigan. Sidwell No.(s): 120-520-000-007-00. Subject of easement and restrictions of record. During the six months immediately following the sle. the propesty may be redeemed. If It is deter­ mined at the time of sale that the property is aban­ doned. the redemption period will become thirty (30) days. Dated at Ann Arbor, Michigan December 26, 1990. GREAT LAKES BANCORP, A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK Mortgagee Lawrence K. Kustra (P26005) LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lakes Bancorp 401 East Liberty Street P.O. Box 8600 , Ann Arbor. Michigan 48107 (313)769-8300 (1/31) Default having been made in terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by ROBERT DANIEL BOONE AND AVIS LEE BOONE. HUSBAND AND WIFE, TO GREAT LAKES FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOC., now known as Great Lakes Ban­ corp. A Federal Savings Bank, organized under the Home Owners' Loon act of 1933. of the United States of America, as amended. Mortgagee, dated the 10th day ol January, 1986, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on the 14th day of January, 1986, In Liber 430 of Barry County Records, at Page 821, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Thirty-Four Thou­ sand Two Hundred Ninety-Three and 07/100 ($34,293.07) Dollars. Plus an Escrow Deficit of One Thousand One Hundred Nine and 11/100 ($1,109.11) Dollars. And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof: Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sole contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 21st day of Februc.y. 1991 at two o'clock in the afternoon, Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the East entrance to the Barry County Courthouse, In the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof os may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at Ten and 230/1000 (10.230%) per cent per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, Including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its Interest in the premises. Said premises are situated in the Township of Johnstown. County of Barry, State of Michigan and described as: Lots Number 15 and 16 of the Plat of Oak Grove, according to the recorded plat thereof, being a part of the northwest 1/4 of Section 30. Town 1 North, Range 8 West, Johnstown Township. Barry County, Michigan. Also beginning at Point F on the plat of Oak Grove. In Section 30, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, as recorded in the register of deeds for Barry County, Michigan, and running thence North 29 degrees 50* East 375 feet to point E of said plat on the shore of Fine Lake; thence South 88 degrees 49' East 13.67 feet along said shore; thence South 29 degrees 50* West 382.3 feet to the North line of the county highway; thence North 58 degrees 12’ West 12.05 feet to the point of beginning, being a part of Lot 17 of Oak Grove No. 2, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, on Page 56, Barry County records. Johnstown Township, Barry County, Michigan. Sidwell No.(s): 08-09-130-007-00. Subject to easements and restrictions of record. During the six (6) months Immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed. If It is determined at the time of sole that the property is abandoned, the redemption period will become thirty (30) days. Dated at Ann Arbor, Michigan January 4. 1991. GREAT LAKES BANCORP. A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK Mortgagee Lawrence K. Kustra (P26005) LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lakes Bancorp 401 East Liberty Street P.O. Box 8600 Ann Arbor, Michigan 48107 (313)769-8300 (1/31) A « f.-' ' File No. 90-462-CH HON. RICHARD M. SHUSTER DOROTHY L. WARD. Plaintiff, B. EUGENE McNEILAGE. et al, Defendant David A. Dimmers (PI2793) Attorney for Plaintiff DIMMERS & McPHILLIPS 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 616/945-9596 At a session of said Court held in the City of Hastings. State of Michigan, on the 17th day of January. 1991. PRESENT: Honorable Richard M. Shuster, Circuit Judge On the 26th day of September, 1990, an action was filed by Dorothy L. Ward, Plaintiff, against 8. Eugene McNeiloge, Carol McNeiloge, Robert S. Robbins and Janice P. Robbins, Defendants, in this Court to obtain a Judgement to Quiet Title. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendants B. Eugene McNeiloge, Carol McNeiloge, Robert S. Robbins and Janice P. Robbins, shall answer or take such other action as may be permitted by law on or before the 7th day of March, 1991. Failure to comply with this order will result in a judgment by default against such defendant for the relief demanded In the complaint filed in this Court. Richard M. Shuster Circuit Judge David A. Dimmers (PI2793) Attorney for Plaintiff DIAAMERS & McPHILLIPS 221 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (2/21) INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... Reaching the TOTAL Barry County Market every week is a... TILL OH We do it EACH WEEK of the year The Reminder Maple Valley News Sun and News Lakewood News The Hastings Banner H... ... ........i.,,., 1*0 GRAPHICS PUBLICATIONS (616)945-9554 • Individual Health • Group Health • Retirement • Life • Home • Auto Since 1908 -> STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER OF PUBLICATION • Farm • Business • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings • Rental Property • Motorcycle Cnternan Agency JIM, JOHN, DAVE ..at 945-3412 Certified Nursing Assistant CLASS Earn S200 upon successful completition of a two week training period. Ex­ cellent opportunity for individuals who are interested in the nursing field. We offer health insurance, vacation benefits and a starting wage of S5.03 per hour. Please call 945-2407 before February 7 for interview ... THORNAPPLE MANOR 2700 Nashville Rd.. Hastings, Ml 49058 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE STH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Case No. 22053C TRANSAMERICA PREMIER INSURANCE COMPANY. Plaintiff, CARRIER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AND RUTH KREASON. Defendants. David W. Yaldo (P36817) Schier, Deneweth & Parfitt, P.C. Attorneys for Transamerica 2301 W. Big Beaver Rood. Ste. 821 Troy. Ml 48084 (313) 649-5600 ORDER At a session of said Court held in the District Court in the County of Kalamazoo on January 9. 1991. PRESENT: Honorable Kenneth E. Long On the 13th day of November, 1990, an action was filed by Transamerica Premier Insurance Com­ pany, Plaintiff, against Carrier Construction Com­ pany. Inc. and Ruth Kreason, Defendants, in thl’. Court based upon an indemnity claim asserted by Transamerica Premier Insurance Company. Upon hearing and consideration of ths motion of Plaintiff attesting to the tact that the Defendants in this action cannot be personally served with a Summons and a copy of the Complaint herein because their present whereabouts are unknown, and, therefore, service upon Defendants of the Summons and a copy of the Complaint in this ac­ tion cannot be otherwise effectuated, and it ap­ pearing to this Court that Plaintiff, after diligent in­ quiry, has been unable to ascertain the Defen­ dants' residence or current wherebouts either within or without the State of Michigan and it fur­ ther appearing that personal service of the Sum­ mons and Complaint in this action cannot be mode upon the Defendants for the above slated reasons, and that publication of this Order in a newspaper and posting of the Order and a copy of the Sum­ mons and Complaint in the Courthouse for the 8th Judicial District Court is the best means available to appraise Defendants of the pendency of this action; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendants. Car rier Construction Company and Ruth Kreason. shall bn or before February 27, 1991. serve their answer on David W. Yaldo, Attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is 2301 W. Big Beaver Rood. Suite 821. Troy, Michigan 48084, or take such other action as may be permitted by law. Failure to comply with this Order may result i” a judgment by default against said Defendants with relief demanded in the Complaint filed in this Court; IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order be published once each week for three (3) con­ secutive weeks in the Hastings Banner. *he legal newspaper designated as most likely to give notice to said Defendants. Publication shall occur within the County of Barry. State of Michigan IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the first publication of this Order be made within twenty-one (21) days from the date of entry of this order; and that moil ing a copy of this Order be dispensed with because Plaintiff cannot, with reasonable diligence, ascer­ tain a place where the Defendants would probably receive matters transmitted by mail; Honorable Kenneth E. Long (PI 6783) (2/14) If you have a college student or friend who's moved away, give them something that’s "homemade"...givea subscription to The Hastings Banner _____________ eoe _____________ Your Hometown Newspaper �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 31, 1991 State prisoners want to join Persian Gu!* forces LANSING, Mich. (AP) About 770 convicted felons serving life sentences in two Upper Peninsula prisons have signed a petition to Gov. John Engler volunteering to fight in the war against Iraq. "I sympathize with what's happening" in the Persian Gulf, said Randy Seibert, a 32year-old convicted murder who helped circulate the petition. "Believe it or not, I'd rather see someone my age go to any kind of conflict, rather than an 18-year-old." Seibert is serving life for killing a store clerk in 1976. Perry Davis, serving life at Chippewa Regional Correctional Facility in Kincheloe State Charter No. 11 Consolidated Report of Condition of Hastings City Bank of Hastings in the State of Michigan and its Domestic Sub­ sidiaries, at the close of business on December 31, 1990. Published in accordance with a cal! made by the commissioner of the Financial Institutions Bureau pursuant to the provisions of Section 233 of the banking code of 1969, as amended. - ASSETS Cosh end balance* due from depository institutions: Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin Interest-bearing balances Securities Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell: Federal funds sold Securities purchased under agreements to resell Loans and lease financing receivables: Loans and leases, net of unearned income LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses LESS: Allocated transfer risk reserve Loans and leases, net of unearned income, allowance, and reserve Assets held in trading accounts Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases) . ... Other real estate owned Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies Customer's liability to this bank and acceptances outstanding Intangible assets Other assets Total assets ROADS...continued from page 3 5.776 7. SCO 35.860 "We don't want to criticize another unit of government, he said, asking to "work to­ gether to change the situation." When there are delays in starting school be­ cause the roads haven’t been plowed, "it’s upsetting not only to the schools but to the parents," said John Fehsenfeld, Barry Intermediate School District superintendent. A representative from the Maple Valley School District said plowing earlier in the day would "ease drivers’ minds a little bit more." Lenz said that plowing earlier probably 7.350 53.588 2.496 180 1.721 114.556 WET BASEMENT? - LIABILITIES - Guaranteed' Deposits: In domestic offices Noninterest-bearing Interest-bearing In foreign offices, Edge and Agreement subsidiaries, and IBFs ..................................................................... . Noninterest-bearing Interest-bearing Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase: Federal funds purchased Securities sold under agreements to repurchase Demand notes, issued to the U.S. Treasury Other borrowed money Mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases ......................................................................... Bank's liability on acceptances executed and outstanding Subordinated notes and debentures Other liabilities Total liabilities Limited-life preferred stock................................................................................................................................................. Waterproofing Method Permanently & Completely Eliminates All Water Leakage Problems 103,875 15,674 88.201 CALL NOW FOR FREE ESTIMATES A LIST OF OUR CUSTOMERS IM YOUR AREA B-DRY SYSTEM - EQUITY CAPITAL - Memoranda: Doposits-State of Michigan Money We, the undersigned directors, attest the correctness of thi? report of condition and declare that it has been examined by us and to the best of our knowledge and belief has been prepared in conformance with the applicable instructions and I, true and <WTMt. Jonrn R. WHw.ll James E. Coleman Charles F, Johnston Directors Joan M. McCarty FlNG Tq KNQW-you WELCOMING NEWCOMERS NATIONWIDE To become a sponsor, call (800) 645-6376 In New York State (800) 632-9400 Surprise Your Valentine with... in...The Hastings Banner Give cupid a helping hand wifh a LOVE LINE in The Hastings Banner. 'Compose your own message on the coupon provided, and mail to The‘> Hastings Banner, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058. A special column will appear in the February 14th issue. Express your feelings to your wife, husband, parents, relatives, teachers, best friend, or anyone who you would like to say THANKS for being so nice. The cost is "lovingly low" |ust *2.00 for 5 wot-ds (additional words 10c each). Payments MUST ac­ company your message, or be paid prior to publication. Enclosed Please Find My Special Prepaid ... Valentine Love Line! COMPOSE Your Own Meiugn Below Name Addres i. at 5 Wonk, 1.00 pta.10-odA.wofd, Message to be Published on February 14th, 1991 DEADLINE IS 5:00 P.M. TUESD.Y, FEBRUARY 12th COMPOSE YOUR OWN VALENTINE MESSAGE... IT’S EASY TO DO!!! H.r. ar, ja>t a faw tiamples... ‘’“-'ondOod Hop pln^'- Yvonne. ' ■'""ondJvl,, 1 V<jo- no..;' ^ou Hopo would not solve the schools' problem because it takes approximately two days to clear all the county roads when there is six to seven inches of snov and more time if it’s a heavier snow. "We’ve looked at these things (alternatives)," Kineman said. “There are a lot of suggestions that on the outside look rea­ sonable, but on the inside considering all the factors and ramifications, we came up with this solution (the current policy) as painful as it is. "We are accused of adopting a no-overtime policy to punish the voters for not passing a half-mill for winter maintenance...The mil­ lage only provided voters an opportunity to aven what we warned was coming. Please be assured that our actions are not in retaliation of the millage failure," Kineman said. Road Commission member John Barnett and Kineman said they wish that there had been more support in getting the millage passed to avoid the current problems. After the meeting, Lenz said the Road Commission will not try again for the mil­ lage. "It was a clear mandate by those that voted, but it was only 19.6 percent (of registered voters) that voted. "We’ll just try to ride out the storm the best we can do," he said. CLEAN-UP, cont. from page 1 tion where it will be treated. Then, the purified water will be released into the city storm sewer. The city has given verbal consent to the use of its sewer for this purpose, said Brown. Neither Brown or Galen Kilmer, the Plainwell district supervisor of the en­ vironmental response division of the Depart­ ment of Natural Resources, could give an estimate how much contamination is at the site or how long it would take to clear it up. The contamination will not affect the city’s water supply, said Kilmer. “The city’s well is in a deep aquifer and it (the contamination) has not gotten north of the railroad yet,” he said. “With the direction of the ground water flow, it (contamination) should not affect the city’s water supply.’’ The cleanup project has been in the works for a long time, according to Kilmer. Kilmer said the Hastings Standard station came to his attention a couple of years ago when he was approached by city officials. “Amoco has a large number of stations in Michigan that have that problem and before you start a cleanup, you have to know the ex­ tent of the problem," he said. “When they (Amoco) thought they had defined the pro­ blem, they would-give us a report, but we didn’t agree. Now we agree and they are put­ ting in the equipment for the reclamation and recovery system.” Since underground storage tanks were removed from the site several years ago, it is believed that the contamination is the result of an old leak. Amoco wil’ cover the cost of the clean up. DRAIN, cont. from page 1 Ualentine oLoue esLineA Total Wet4* Total Aar^t ............................ '»*“*' ................... Endw*1 .............. 1-800-237-2379 .. .That's what they told us in a recent survey. We're Getting To Know You, the experts in welcoming new households in communities across the nation. If you would like new homeown­ ers in your area to have your name and address in their personal address book, become a Getting To Know You sponsor. We re in our third decade of helping profes­ sionals and merchants welcome new families effectively, exclusively and with dignity. cAirned tyor The Heart Chy........ 9136 E»t DE Av-Rlchl*nd, Ml 51% OF NEW HOMEOWNERS NEED THE SERVICES OF A LAWYER... Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus............................................................................................................. Common stock Surplus Undivided profits and capital reserves LESS: Net unrealized loss on marketable equity securities Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments Total equity capital Total liabilities, limited-life preferred stock, and equity capital I, Joan M. McCarty, Operations Manager, of the above-named bank do hereby declare that this report of condition has been prepared In conformance with the applicable Instructions, and is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. for murder, said many inmates would be proud to serve their country. "A lot of us agree with what's going on. ... I would go in a heartbeat," said Davis, 40, who spent four years in the Marine Corps. In their petition to Engler, the inmates 498 from the Chippewa Regional Facility and 282 from the adjoining Chippewa Temporary Facility asked Engler "to plead to President Bush to accept lifer prisoners to volunteer to go to Saudi Arabia." Engler spokesman Rusty Hills said the governor hasn't received the petition, which Seibert said was mailed Jan. 14. YouQr.,h.b.,tfqch.rlhOv. —rhod. Iwl.hlauldb.in,ourcla............ mo next year, and the next. Jimmy, 3rd. grade Room 210 "The Barry County Road Commission feels the project would have adverse effects," said Kineman, citing potential flooding and wash out areas on Davenport Road, Bayne Road, East State Road, Barnum Road and flat areas around Thomapple Lake in Castleton Township. "The waters already rise over the road and this will likely increase flooding," Kineman said. If excavation bids are let and approved in mid to late April as expected, watershed resi­ dents could see assessments as much as $48 per acre on their next winter tax bill, depend­ ing on their proximity to the drain and on the benefit their county’s drain commissioner de­ termines they will get from the project. Hausler estimates that the bulk of the cost burden, 65 percent, will lie on Eaton County's shoulders, while Barry County will assume 22 percent of the cost and Ionia County will pick up 13 percent of the tab. Residents objecting to the drain board's Tuesday decision have 10 days to file an ap­ peal with the circuit court in their county, Hausler said. The board's next move will be to meet to try to better define their county's cost percent­ age responsibility. If the board is unable to agree, Hausler can assign determination of the three-way split Once cost apportionment is settled, bids will be let and assessments assigned to indi­ vidual landowners, who can later review and appeal their apportionments if they deem it necessary. The Michigan Department of Transportation and tlie CSX Railroad could also be assessed part of the cost since those organizations stand to gain improved cross­ ings. The Lakewood School District, however, will be exempt fronveontributing to the pro­ ject, though a small portion of school prop­ erty is located near the drain. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 31, 1991 — Page 11 Middle schoolers to be in Mathcounts Southeastern Citizenship Honor Roll 1. Scldom/never a behavior problem. 2. Helpful to teacher and other students. 3. Attendance/tardiness is not a problem. 4. Consideration for feelings, thoughts, and behavior of others. 5. Recognizes need for school rules and ac­ cepts responsibility for his/her behavior. 6. Has good listening habits. 7. Respects property. 8. Uses time wisely and has gixxl work habits. 9. Exhibits pride in quality of work. 10. Lunchroom and playground behavior is consistently good. •The preceding criteria serve only as guidelines. Teacher judgment will be the final say in determining the Citizenship Honor Roll. Mrs. Sharpe, First Grade - Derek Blocman. Jennifer Bowman. Shantel Canniff. Cassie Eagen, Donovan Endsley. Jennifer Finney, Jake Friddle. Tasha Hall. Danny Holtman, . Tennille Keast. Man Peebles, Danielle Spencer, Michael Spidel, Aaron Tobias, Tyler Tossava, David Wilson, Aman­ da Zalewski, Crystal Zimmerman. Mrs. Griggs, First Grade - Alicia Birman, Damon Burd, Jake Coy, Joe Dingledine, Noemi Garza. Tonya Hammen, Amanda Hankinson, Nick Hawkins, Dave Hoaglin, Leslie McKay, Justin Mikolajczyk, Jason O’Heran, Lindsay Overmire, Jessica Roush, Man Sciba, Amy Scon, Jessica Shellenbarger, Jessica Storm, Joel Strickland, Brian Swan, Anthony Veltre, Brenda Westfall, Krystle Zimmerman. Miss Tuttle, First Grade - Angie Aspinall, Darrell Barnum, Adam Carroll, Bobbi Earl, Jessica Finney, Ashley Keeler, Molly Kruko, Shawn Lustey, Lonnie Madden, Danielle Mikolajczyk, Cara Rummins, Jessica Sanders. Heidi Schroll, Shanya Sdleck, Ken­ dra Schannon, Phillip Smith, Sammie Smith, Ryan Winebrenner. Mrs. Kent, Second Grade - Nicole Baird, Amy Baker, Doug Bassett, Josh Boulter, Michael Clemens, Robbie De mond, Tess Fryklind, Libby Gibbons, Amber Jenks, Amanda Lee, Jimmy Main, Danny McKin­ ney, Liz Meek, Adam Miller, Kylee O’Heran, Lucas Overmire, Amanda Rogers, Nathan Rounds, Luke Storm, Derek Strickland, Justin Titus. Jessica Winebrenner, Kenneth Zimmerman. Mrs. Evans, Second Grade - Monique Acheson, Regina Argo, Adam Branch, Derek Brookmeyer, Clayton Case, Winnie Coy, Josh DesVoigues, Kala Friddle, Matt Gieseler, Brenda Gingerich, Brandie Ham­ mond, Aaron Keller, Rachel MacKenzie, Jake McClelland, Jamie Mikolajczyk, Chris Neff, Michael Pierson, Randy Preston, Greg Seeber, Jason Simmet, Fawn Sinclair, Jamie Smith, Michael Swainston, Mark Thompson, Jake Vanderhoff, Tom Vamey. Mrs. Baron, Third Grade - Brian Ander­ son, Josh Angoli, Scott Billings, Ben Buehler, Jay Campbell, Marie Carpenter, Danyelle Eaton, Jolene Griffin, William Hall, Cazie Ismirie. Rachael Lawrence, Amber Lippert, Ken Mues, .Amy Jamie Phito; Ucy’ Pittelkow, Nicole Rouse, Jon Sciba. Rachel Smith, Kellie Spencer. Miss Magill, Third Grade - Mike Bassett, Jeremy Bishop, Brad Fenstemaker. Cloe Fisher, Bill Gieseler. Nicole Hesterly, Luke Holston. Ryan Johncock, Kristen Keech, Robby Lee, Megan Levengood, Josh Malik, Ivy Malone, Melinda Meaney, Bryan Olsen. Shane Reid, Shilah Roszell, Randy Sciba. Kortney Sherry, Isaac Solmes, Kim Straley, Jenny Taylor, Matt Thompson. Ms. Corrigan, 3rd Grade - Bryan An­ thony, Ryan Argo, Erica Barnum, Bracken Burd, Sara Capers, Darcy Clark, Sarrah Gregory, Michelle Griggs, Jennifer Hawblitz, Matt Lawrence, Nicole Matthews, Dana Reed, Heather Richie, Brad Scott, Marty Shellenbarger, Andy Soya, Patricia Strow, Tonya Ulrich. Mrs. Bradley, 4th Grade - Brad Bowman, Alicia Cooney, Sindi Felzke, Craig Keizer, John Kieffer, Heather Lawrence, Elizabeth Lowergan, Houston Malone, Eric Meek, Christy Metzger, Linsey Moore, A. J. O’Heran, Amber Reid, Jennifer Rogers, Todd Schantz, Tara Stockham, Amanda Strickland, Josh Warren. Mr. Lake, 4th Grade - Natalie Acheson. Doctors give endorsement for‘Right to Die’ proposal Does a seriously ill or impaired person have the right to die if he or she so chooses? If one has this right, are there limitations as to the circumstances that would justify the decision to end one’s life? And what do the doctors think about this issue? To determine their views, the American Board of Family Practice (ABFP), the second largest of the 23 medical specialty boards in the U.S. sponsored a telephone survey of 300 physicians from three medical specialties that care for families and individuals on an ongo­ ing basis — 100 family physicians, 100 inter­ nists and 100 psychiatrists. An overwhelming 91 percent of all physi­ cians interviewed believe that a terminally-ill patient has the right to choose to die. The breakdown by medical specialty is 89 percent of family physicians; 93 percent of internists; and 91 percent of psychiatrists. (Only 8 per­ cent of all physicians either disagreed, did not know or would not answer.) Somewhat less, but significant agreement is expressed by physicians overall — 81 percent — with the proposition that a patient with an illness that will permanently impair his or her "quality of life” has the right to choose to die. Internists register the strongest agreement, 86 percent while 80 percent of family physi­ cians agree. Interestingly, psychiatrists ex­ press the least agreement, 77 percent and the greatest uncertainty, with 9 percent saying they are not sure, compared to the 3 percent level of uncertainty by each of their colleague groups. With the prolongation of life and new medical insights into many oFthe debilitating diseases, the long-debated questions concem- Woodland News by Catherine Lucas The Parent-Teacher Organization at Woodland Elementary Junior High plans to hold a Scholastic Book Fair during school hours Thursday through Tuesday, Feb. 7-12. The book fair will also be open two evenings, Thursday and Mohday, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., so families can shop for books together. Grandparents, babysitters and other interested adults are welcome any of these times. The school library will receive books equal to 10 percent of the total sales and 30 percent of sales will go to support PTO projects. If you have any questions, call Cheryl Allen, book fair co-ordinator, at 367-4094. The Woodland PTO also is collecting Felpausch Food Store receipts toward Apple computers for the school. These receipts can be sent to the school or be given to Kathy Stowell. The Woodland School PTO recycling pro­ gram is now the only one in the area still tak­ ing plastic milk jugs. These can be tied together and turned in at the school garage on Franklin Street on the third Saturday morning of each month. Call Kathy Stowell at 367-4542 for more information about these projects. The “South of Music" breakfast at Lake wood United Methodist Church Saturday was lightly attended, probably because of a lack of publicity and the very cold weather. However, it was worthwhile financially, and another will be held Saturday. Feb. 23. from 7 to 10 a.m. The Sound of Music group is the old organ committee and a few new members who are raising money for supplementary music equipment and choir needs at the church. A free blood pressure clinic, sponsored by the Barry County Commission on Aging, was held at the Woodland Eagles Building Friday at noon. This clinic is held the last Friday of each month. Blood pressures are taken by a registered nurse. The Woodland Lions Club did not hold their usual pancake breakfast the last Saturday in January and will not hold one in February. The Lions Club met at the Woodland Towne House Tuesday evening. Jim Pahl, a noted Civil War re-enactor who lives in Sun­ field. came in his Confederate uniform and talked about the war to the 15 men present. Doug Flessner was a guest of Tom Niethamer. The Lions plan a Meijers dinner Tuesday, Feb. 26. at Lakewood United Methodist Church. The Rev. Ward Pierce and other Lions Club members have tickets for sale now Clyde Shoemaker was the organizer of the 20th trip made by the group, loosely known as "the snow mobile gang" to Ranch Rudolf near Traverse City. This year. 19 members of the 26 on the list of snowmobilers from Clarksville. Lake Odessa. Woodland. Charlotte. Hastings. Ionia and Sunfield en­ joyed riding the trails around the Boardman David Barnum. Coreena Gingerich. Robert Hankinson. April Krebs, Katie Martin. Lance Mcllvain, Jason Miller. Annie Nelson. Beth Olson, Paul Redbum. Destiny Seeber. Jon Selvig, Sara Slagstad, Patti Stockham. Mr. Palmer, Sth Grade - Bobby Baker. Chad Curtis, Max Krebs. Matt Malik, Jeremy Mallison, Melissa Meaney. Amb:r .Mikola­ jczyk, Josh Moras. Jodi Palmer, Jessica Robinson, Sarah Roush, Doug Sarver, Julie Sherman< Josh Smith, Katy Strouse, Adam Taylor, Shelly Walker, Rick Wilson. Ms. Wilcox, Sth Grade - Julie Anthony, Amy Archambeau, Karen DeMott, Greta Higgins, Jake Kidder. David Koutz. Greg Marcus.se. Laura McKinney. Jon Merrick, Aleisha Miller, Amanda Miller. Jessica Price, David Rose, Todd Rosenberger, Caleb Syswerda. Brooke Ulrich. Mrs. Merritt, Sth Grade - Matthew Bar­ num, Carl Billings, Jim Birman. Tye Casey, Josh Newton, Genna Nichols, Jolene Paster­ nack. Shawna Randall, Lauren Reed, Josh Richie, Tim Rounds, Carl Smith, Nic Souza, Richelie Spencer, Amy Swainston, Tennille Walter. River, Price Lake, Kalkaska and Elroy. Jim Wickam, Woodland mail carrier and fire chief, went for his 20th time. Some of the members stayed in the bunk house and the remainder used three cabins. A few arrived at Ranch Rudolf Thursday. Jan. 17, and the remainder came Friday. Clyde figures the members of the group who came home Sunday had riden between 300 and 400 miles on the trails while they were there. A few of the group did not have to work on Monday because of the Dr. Martin Luther King holiday, so they enjoyed an extra day on the trails. The weather was fair and the trails were good. They broke up into smaller groups on the trails and carried food with them for a noon meal. Shoemaker reported there were no major accidents and no injuries this year, and it was a joyous trip. Plans and reservations are already being made for January 1992, and the 21st winter outing of the snow mobile gang. The Rev. Ward Pierce was attending a meeting of disaster relief coordinators in South Carolina and was way on Sunday, when Frank Sheldon was guest speaker at Lakewood United Methodist Church. Sheldon is representative of MICAP (Michigan Inter­ faith Council on Alcohol Problems). This is a non-profit church-related organization Its ministry of healing and prevention of alcohol and other drug problems is supported by con­ tributions from concerned citizens. Sheldon gave a hot line number in Lansing (517) 484-0444, which can be called for infor­ mation on what the legislature is doing about alcohol and drug problem;. Sheldon said Michigan still has a legal blood alcohol con­ tent limit of . 10 for drivers while many other states have dropped the limit to .08. He said judgment and cnr.tiui are considerably lessen­ ed at .04 percent. There are two bills in the Michigan legislature to lower the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers. Christian School will hold a dinner Friday. Feb. I, fr?m 5 to 7 p.m. at Cunningham's Acre. The public is invited. A "Walk Through the Bible” seminar covering the "400 silent years' and the Neu Testament, sponsored by the Lakewood Ministerial Society and ministers of 30 local churches, will be he'd at Lakewood United Methodist Church Saturday. Feb. 2. The seminar will begin at 9 a.m. and late registrants can register at the door. Lunch will be provided by the Lakewood Methodist Women’s organization at an addi­ tional cost. Chud care up to age 6 will be provided. The seminar will be conducted by David K. Holtzhouse who is associate pastor (music and education) of Cooper Baptist Church in the Kalamazoo area, as well as a full-time "Walk Through the Bible" instructor. He led a seminar on the Old Testament at Lakewood Methodist last year. mg the right to die have become an issue of greater timeliness. • -J". '5“"' caae$ involving com­ t Qua“ s ri8h1 to die "er being kept alive by a feeding tube for wm a4“inedf ““ M'hciga" Pltysicim who t““ ^qu""d f assisting a terminally-ill pabent to committhsuicide, have served bring «‘ o' living wills, intotocleared focus for all Americans. or alrcady bw" implemented oru under way in many stales, and the debate ~ ?'aryi"« “P'o-ons from individual PlW and "urs,ng home S °?'r^ mediM1 Profession wen as from religious groups. ElnufoH^ reS<!aTh of DYG of Umsford, N.Y.. conducted the 300 leleohone “T* th<! baS'S f°r Ihcs<: ^emixir c findings 1990.m Each late samples August natioiX' and earlv SL “d s,n« controlled random pror T 10 sel“1 flrem. are prerentative of such physicians throughout the counThe margin of error is plus/minus 5.6 ,/rhc sponsoring group, the ABFP certifies the credentials of physicians who wish lo be standards of training, experience. for dliS ™dical ’peoiolty through me mandatory re-certification six veare Pte Board is headquartered in every LexTn^nX Alumni Association making plans for June 8 banquet Sch^^i members of theBoard Hastings High School Alumni Association i.^t at the i?™w° Don and DoroI,,y chaigtereons for AlumT^Xm ^?a?e^:30pma,d’“gX tte Y™r“attar!i C0T8 for for “Alumnus of a^^g«i^n5fOrthe5°’hCl“re“"™ fie'l’/S rep°?Kl thal Oenc and Sandy Green­ field. Class of 1966. will be working with the reurnon. wit!, letter. Io go I he board is°not aware as o' “ rCcl “ f 1951 f°r of i,S any plans ™i°". of l9MefoCr,rS5TSr SUCh “ ,hC Lots Myers Miller. Class of 1940 will h. Ai±?%°Ver30fOnMr“o Grew Buikr m L°??n’ Vir«in“ Moore. Miller. 716 Grand Rapids St.. Middleville sponsored by the Hastings Alumn. AsS lion. A donation of ?inn win k • with an auditorium from a couple, individual or group Levels of can be S10. SI00. of M^un aX Seld Road. Hastings. SunTy^fc h°mC Barry County Picnic planned in Florida Feb31?? C.O,llnty Plcnic Association Picnic auba^X^ ’^^'^ Send.. .The BANNER to a friend. It makes an ideal gift! Call Us at 948-8051 A team of seven - and eight-grade students from Hastings Middle School will be one of 10 teams competing in the regional “Math­ counts” contest Wednesday. Feb. 13, at Western Michigan University. Mathcounts is a nationwide program that combines math coaching and competition. The regional finals are sponsored by the Southwest Michigan Chapter of the Michigan Society of Professional Engineers and the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Western Michigan University. Teacher and students have been preparing for the competition for several months. Students will be tested on such topics as pro­ bability, statistics, linear algebra and polynomials. The program consists of written tests and fast-paced oral matches. The first, 'tc and third-place teams in each category receive trophies, and the winning team in each category will advance to the state Mathcounts finals in Lansing in March. Winners of state contests participate in the national competition in Washington D.C. in May. Mathcounts is designed to deal with the pro­ blem of declining math skills among students at the precollege level. National sponsors of Mathcounts are the National Society of Professional Engineers, the CNA Insurance Companies, the Cray Research Foundation, the General Motors Foundation, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Legal Notice COMMON COUNCIL January 14, 1991 Common Council met In regular session In the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Hastings, Michigan on Monday, January 8, 1991. at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Gray presiding. 1. Pledge of Alliance to the Flog. 2. Roll CaH: Campbell, Cusack, Jasperse, Spencer, Walton. Watson, White. Brower. 2. Mayor Gray welcomed everyone to the year of 1991, and gave a brief review of what had taken place In the City over the last year. 4. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Walton that Ordinance 236 be adopted. An ordinance amen­ ding Sections 3.10, 3.40. 3.150. 3.223 of the Hastings Code. Yeas: White, Walton. Jasperse. Cusack. Brower. Nays: Campbell, Spencer, Wat­ son. Absent: None. Carried. 5. Moved by Cusack, supported by Brower that ordinance 237 be adopted. An Ordinance amen­ ding Section 11.1. BOCA Fire Prevention Code. Yeas: Campbell. Jasperse, Spencer. Walton. Wat­ son. White, Brower. Absent: None. Carried. 6. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Spencer that Ordinance 238 be adopted. An Ordinance amending Section 3.50 and 3.501, Basic Housing Code ((BOCA). Yeas: Brower, White, Watson. Walton. Spencer. Jasperse, Cusack, Campbell. 7. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Brower that Ordinance 239 be adopted. An Ordinance amen­ ding Section 3.400. BOCA Basic Building Code. Yeos: Campbell. Cusack. Jasperse. Spencer, Walton, Watson, White, Brower. Absent: None. Carried. 8. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Campbell that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission to update the Master Plan as proposed by Williams < Works at a cost not to exceed $14,920. Yeas: Brower,- White, Watson, Walton, Spencer, Jaiperse, Cusack, Campbell. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. 9. Ordinance 240 read. An Ordinance to amend Sections 3.10, and Article XIV. Sections 3.206. 3.207, 3.208 and 3.209 of the Hastings Code. This ordinance deals with the Mobile Home Ordinance. This has been approved by the Michigan Depart­ ment of Commerce, Corporation and Securities Bureau, Mobile Home Commission on December 5. 1990. Ordinance 241 read. An Ordinance to amend Sections 3.10 and 3.49. This ordinance deals with dwellings outside of Mobil Home Porks. Both or­ dinances will be up for adoption at the January 28, meeting. 10. Moved by Brower, supported by Walton that the Council adopt Roberts Rules of Order. Yeas: All. Nays: Jasperse. Carried. 11. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Brower that the minutes of the December 26, meeting be approved as read and signed by the Mayor and Clerk. Yeas: AH. Absent: None. Carried. 12. Invoices read: Kustom Signals1,074.00 FMTCorp2,071.00 Raymer..............................................................1,961.00 Vermeer Sales & Serv15,995.00 Owen, Ames, Kimball Cc13,780.00 Hastings Sanitary Serv1,053.00 AKZO Salt, Inc.,................................................ 2,993.78 Thornapple Wallcovering and Painting12.058.00 Siegel. Hudson. Gee and Fisher.................................................1,236.10 Consolidated Govt. Serv1,213.33 Jone & Henry Eng. Inc11,196.24 Deloitte & Touche3.400.00 Barry Co. Treasurer3,614.20 Mocorp..............................................................1,593.00 Moved by Campbell, supported by Spencer that the above invoices be adopted as read. Yeas: Camp­ bell. Cusack, Jasperse. Spencer. Walton, Watson. White, Brower. Absent: None. Carried. 13. Moved by Walton, supported by Brower that elected and appointed official be allowed to attend the Legislative Conference in Lansing. February 27, with necessary expenses. Yeos: Brower, White, Watson. Walton, Spencer. Jasperse, Cusack. Compbell. ’4. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Walton thet the Christmas card from Mayor and Mayoress of Hastings East Sussex, England be received and placed on file. 15. Moved by Walton, supported by Brower that the letter of resignation from Willo Fuhr from the Library Board bo received with deep regrets. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. 16. Moved by Campbell, supported by Walton that a letter of thanks be sent to Willo Fuhr for her years of service. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 17. Moved by Brower, supported by Walton, that the letter of January 2. from Debra James regar­ ding snow removal ordinance for sidewalks be referred to tho ordinance committee to report bock on the status. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 18. Moved by Campbell, supported by Jasperse that the letter from Marge Kesler, Secretary of the Womens Softball Association requesting permis­ sion to use the Fish Hatchery Park on Monday and Tuesday evenings for the 1991 season, from June through August, be approved under the direction of the Director of Public Services. Men and Women to help with the maintenance of the field. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 19. Moved by Brower, supported by White that Dave Jasperse be nominated os Mayor ProTem. Moved by Brower, supported by White that nominations be closed and a unanimous ballot be cast. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 20. Moved by Walton, supported by Spencer that the following Standing Committees be confirmed: Public Safety and Parking: Watson. Spencer. Walton, White. City Property: Walton. Watson, Spencer. Brower. City Planning and Ordinance: Jasperse, White, Cusack, Watson. Streets: Campbell. Cusack. Jasperse. Brower. Water Supply and Sewer: Spencer. Jasperse. Campbell. Brower. Finance and Personnel: Cusack. Jasperse. Campbell, White. Parks, Recreation and Insurance; White. Walton. Cusack, Watson. Fire and Lighting: Brower. Campbell. Walton. Spencer. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 21. Moved by Walton, supported by Jasperse that the following salaries and appointments be approved: Director of Public Services. Michael Klovanich. $55,650: Chief of Police. Jerry Sarver $35,100: City Assessor. Contractual; Fire Chief Rn~ Coris. $34,000; Legal Firm (Annual Re­ tainer). Siegel. Hudson. Gee & Fisher. $8,850; Fire Marshall, Roger Coris; Director of Civil Defense. Jerry Sarver. Health Officer. Dr. Edwin Larkin. Yeas Campbell. Cusack. Jasperse. Walton. Wat­ son. White. Brower. Nays: Spencer Absent: None. Carried. 22 tool by Compbull, .upportod by Browro tho. Undo Wouon bo oppo..'ted to o two yoor form on tho Joint Airport Count I with term oxplrlnj 1-1-93. Yooo: All. Abo-rnr Hone. Corrlod. 23 Movod by Jarpww. ropportod byCuoock. o lottor of honk, bo ~nt to Noll hl. yoor. ol wrvlco on tho Plonnlnj CommU.lon. Yeas- All. Absent: None. Carried. 24 Movod by Whlto, .opportod by Wolloni thot tho following bo oppolntod totho Minion: Thro. Ymx rerm. Kondoolph term expires 1-1-94: Three Year term, Jim Wlsweu, form o.plro. l-l-M. Voot All. Abwnt: Nono. ^'"Movod by Woltoo. .upportod by Browor thot Council Mombor. Davo Jo.porw bo oppolMod too ono yoor form on tho Manning Commu.loo, and Mike Klovanich bo appointed to a ono year term as tho City Administrative Official. Yoos: All. Absent. MMdby Sponcor. tho, tho following bo oppolntod '« thr~ yoor form, on tho Zoning Board of Appeal.. Fred Mortrlo and Dayglo. Vickery, with term, expiring „„ 1-l.M. Y.O.: All. Abwnt: Norm. 27. Moved by Campbell, wpportod by Browor thot E»fher Walton be oppolntod to o one year term to th. library Board a. th. Holton from City r*Anrwil Yeas- All. Absent: Nono. Carried. M. Moved by Wolton, .upportod by White *ct the following Authority bo appointed the Downtown SXolopoJ? lor fourtoyear Ing 1-1-95: Jim Brown, and Diane Flohr. Yoos. All. Absent: None. Carried. 39 Moved by Jotperw, .upportod by Brower that Jim HJmr bo appointed to o thro, yoor form on th. Nature Board, expiring on 7-1-94. Yoo». All. A*3OM<wod,byBrowor. .upportod by Wolton that tho following bo oppolntod to tho Joint Economic Development CommU.lon: Teofior term Da. Id Jo.o«ro expiring 10-1-92 and 1»<xNon.. term MonTlou Gray 10-1-91. Yeo.: All.On. Abronl. C<3L*Movod by While, .upportod by Brovror that th. following bonk, boifo.lgno.mf “ for tho City Clerk and Troo.uror: Hotting. City Bonk. National Bank of Hotting., focvrlty Nat,anol Bonk of Bottle Cr«* (Co-Amorlco). Groat lake. Bancorp. Hotting. Saving, and loom 32 Moved by White, .upportod by Wolton that tho rowlvhon .Updating th. .Ignoturo. roqulr^d for all chocking account, at th. Nottond Bonkof Hatting., b. odopted. Y«»: All. Abroot. Nono. °33. Morod by Walton, .upport^ by Wofoon tfort tho recommendation of th. Property Committee bo approved to give theco.t, harbor Shop 312 E. State Si^ hTyMCA ot no ond thatottheyjmoron at their expon.e a. a comp project. Yeo., Browor. White. Watron. Wolton. Sponcor. Jcupor.., Ciuock Campbell. Abient: Nono. Cortted. 34nZnd Moved by fo. Jotporro. .upportod by White that fo fonu-7Manning Comm •­ .Ion mooting bo roedrod ord placed on filo. Chain mon Ja.poroe .toted that Truman Ddlo,moo. d tte. mroilng requeuing o roionlng ol B0 acre, on S. Honovm for a mobile homo Pofkhualnots ond duplex hooting, which would a gowo. all Si way to Starr School Rd. After ducu..lon decided thot ho .hould a P'°n"“l "n" dS.lopm.nt (PUD) and con.ld.r will b. ot mooting ond any Council prop . "r. w. Como ro attend th. moding. Yro.: All. Abront. Non.. C°£“councllmon CompbdI reported ro.th* com ,traction .rown ond o.plo'ndf how th^WW»0 wo. .pent thatStorm wo. Sewer, uwd ond Curb and Go"*'. 5'°™ S,„.r^hr,n.r Ho Mated that overall the com were on all three project.. The City crow, worked hard and met th* weather deadlines. re. Moved by Curock. •uM>°rt^d by Ja.lforre that th. City refund B3.42S.3O lo 0M1-220-01M0 Amwlmork Building Product, por “^Jlgan Tax Tribunal Con..nl Jud(,omrot No. I29S74 foM990 Summm ond Winter tor. Summer Tax “'"'ted ond refunded and winter tax oul „ recited Alro Board oJembd WO.refunded 0B-51-001 per 459-00 to ot Review In School $469,94 forJ9B.09: 1990 Summer; 08-51-255-029-00 Kolh^Ha.»efbonk ond 0B-51-25S-<H04)0 'o Ricard Ewing/Myron C. K«x o. It wo. not paid. Ovoroll lo.. of SEV wo. S26.900 ham Board of Review odju.tmonU and 1185.300 Bldg. Prod. Yro.: Campbell. Curock. *P,r“Spacer, Walton. Worton. White. Browor.JoAbront. ’’r* Covnctaon Curock .toted that Finance Com- mlttro hod met on the purchoro of ° recydlng dumpster lor metal, aluminum plo.be vdtlch vmu'd co.t $3-4,000 ond no drol.lon could bo reached fund Theyordl«cu.rod It from theA. contlnoet^r budgetingtaking It lor next year. no dXro rould be rafted Flnonc. brought If bock u the council a. whole to decide whot to vo. Mov­ od by Browor. .upportod by Wolton that ,l“ <*‘”"P_ Mdb. fromCampbell. tho contingency fund not to ex^rod purchased $4 000 Yro.: Wolton. Watron. white. Brower. Noy.: Curock. Jo.pro... Spencer, ^’"co'inc'mon Curock Mated that a Flnonc. Commute, mooting ho. bron rot lor 7:00 p.m to dl.cu.. tho Building P°re" Moved by Worton, .upported « In.poctor tho Sprolol Revenue Fund Budget lor th. Airport Fund 4295 bo om.ndrof lo reflect the omport rood relocation co.rt retroactive to 12-27-90 "«•«"«• Approved original revrouo/oxpendlture state­ moot In Augu.t 1990. Yro.: All. Abront: None. CQ4,0*Movrof by Ja.per.e. .upported by Wollon that th. agreement to ..trod th. "“rnoppl. Am Council leoro be extended to December 31. 1995 bo approved ond .ignrof by the Mayor. Yro»: All. Absent: None. Carried. 41. Mayor Gray proclaimed the weTO of Jo"u"T 13-19 a. School Boord Member Recognition Week '"er'htovid by Browro. .upported by Wh|te?h£ th, quart.rly ond annual Hr. retort tor IW0 b. received ond placed on filo. Yro.; All. Abront. N<£|* Mo-edV Curock. .upportod by J»‘P«'" that tho Director ol Public Service, contort Owro Amo. ond Klmboll to look ot th. moronojy on th. library building to .ro whot I. cou.-ng th. water damage there ond have them give the council a recommendation on whot to do. Yeos: All. Absent N<44* ITOvroby Campbell, .upportod by Jospro.o to adjourn at 9:17 p.m. Read and approved; Mary Lou Gray. Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (1 /3') �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thu'sday, January 31, 1991 BC Lakeview edges Saxon matmen, 32-29 The Hastings wrestling team completed regular season conference action Tuesday with a narrow 32-29 loss to Lakeview. The loss drops Hastings to 2-5 in the Twin Valley and 3-10 overall, but those records don’t show the recent improvement of the young Saxons. Despite forfeiting two weight classes, Hastings nearly upset the Spartans, whose 6-1 league mark was good enough for second place behind Harper Creek. Four matches were ended in pins, with the Saxons claiming two victories. Dan Allen kept his unbeaten Twin Valley record intact, pinning James Gutman in 2:58. Allen improved to 6-0 in the league and 16-5 overall, and should be the top seed at Satur­ day’s Twin Valley meet at Marshall. Aaron Newberry, the Saxons’ lope senior, also won on a pin, in 1:56 over Matt Lam. Newberry, who was ineligible for the first semester, will be a sleeper in the conference meet with a 7-0 overall mark. Scott Redman, wrestling at 145 instead of his usual 140-pound class, won a 2-0 decision over the Spartans’ Sam Blyreis. Redman im­ proved to 15-7 overall and has only one league loss. At 171, Jason Hetherington won a 7-0 deci­ sion over Lakeview's Kip Podlcwski to im­ prove to 7-0 in the league and 13-4 overall. Like Redman, Hetherington is a defending conference champion. Darrell Slaughter won a 15-0 major deci­ sion against Tim Adair at 152. Slaughter, who has two league losses, improved to 19-7 overall. Tom Brighton, wrestling at 119, also won via decision, 6-2 over Tom Harris. Clayton McKenzie. Tim Cook. Chad McKeever, Mike Louiselle and Pete Smith all won exhibition matches, while Andy Cove wrestled to a tie. The Saxons appear to be peaking at the right time, with the conference meet on Saturday and district competition beginning next week. “(Tuesday) we wrestled as well as we have all year,” Furrow said. Furrow added that strange things can hap­ pen at the league tournaments. "The last couple of years. Albion came in near the bottom of the league (dual standings), and they finished in third place at the Twin Valley meet," he said. "This year Harper Creek finished in first place, but they don't have the dominant wrestlers you need to win the tournament. They may win it iVith their depth, though." Following the Twin Valley meet, the Sax­ ons will prepare for next Wednesday’s team district competiton at Delton-Kellogg High School. Wayland. Middleville and the host .Panthers will be competing in a dual format, with the winner advancing to regional com­ petition at Hudsonville. Next Saturday the Saxons will be in Otsego for the individual districts, with the top four in each weight class advancing to individual regional competition, which will be at Hastings High School on Saturday. Feb. 16. Hastings 29 ... Lakeview 32 103 112 119 125 130 135 140 145 152 160 171 189 275 Dan Allen pinned James Gutman.......... 2:58 Forfeit to Tom Masumato Tom Brighton dec. over Tom Harris........ 6-2 Jeff Furrow dec. by Bob Holzcman .... 19-2 Jon Andrus dec. by Keith Soragham .. .13-7 Tim Doroif dec. over Jamie Tllff.......... 14-11 Ken Lambeth pinned by Todd Ruble .. .5:00 Scott Redman dec. over Sam Blyveis .. .2-0 Darrell Slaughter dec. over Tim Adair . .154) Aaron Newberry pinned Dy Matt Lam.. .1:56 J. Hetherington dec. over K. Podlewski. .74) J. Stout pinned by T. Reed ..................... 3:46 Forfeit to Rob O'Brian EXHIBITION Clayton McKenzie pinned Andy Campbell . .2:52 Tim Cook pinned Hideki Booker..................... 5:55 Andy Cove tied Sam Masumoto....................... 3-3 Eugene Haas pinned by Jeff Black.............. 1:10 Orin Lenz pinned by Bob Greenway.............. 3:23 Chad McKeever dec. over Rick Varga........ . .2-1 Mike Louiselle pinned Mike McQuerln.......... 2:51 David Eherdt pinned by Andy Cole................ 2:30 Mike Gates dec. by Mike Root....................... 15-4 Pete Smith dec. over Craig Thornton.............. 6-4 Paul Dull dec. by Ryan Thumston .. ... ...........134) Maple Valley loses in non-league clash Maple Valley coach Jerry Reese expected a tough game as his Lions traveled north to Belding, and he got exactly that. The Redskins prevailed 61-58, rallying from a three-point deficit in the final quarter. Maple Valley dropped to 7-4 overall with the non-league loss, while the win lifted Belding’s record to 7-5. Each team started slowly offensively, scor­ ing just 10 points apiece in the first quarter. Statistically speaking, the game was closer than even the final score suggests. Each team shot the ball pretty well, with the Lions hitting 25 of 46 attempts from the field, and the Redskins connecting on 25 of 47. Belding was able to make two threepointers, while Maple Valley could not con­ vert from beyond the stripe. Only 29 free throws were attempted, as the officials let the two teams play. The Lions hit eight of 15, while Belding netted nine of 14. Senior guard Jason Hoefler led Maple Valley with 13 points, while his running mate in the Lion backcourt, Dan Franks, added 10. Mickey Collier chipped in eight points. Franks totalled four steals for the Lions, who are currently one-half game behind firstplace Pennfield. Darrel Stine led the Maple Valley re­ bounders with a dozen. The Lions return to SMAA action Friday night when they will be host to Battle Creek St. Philip. Maple Valley will get a rematch with Pennfield on Feb. 15 at home. Who is that man? Everyone in the Kellogg Arena Saturday night knew that it was Chris Webber, the most sought-after basketball recruit in Michigan since the days of Earvin Johnson. Webber led Detroit Country Day over Battle Creek Central in a matchup of two of Michigan’s best teams. Sports Middleville gains confidence with close loss to Calvin Christian by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor Many coaches downplay the old axiom of a "moral victory", but Middleville coach Kurt Holzhueter hopes his Trojan squad can take a little something away from Tuesday’s much anticipated rematch with C-K Blue rival Calvin Christian. Middleville gave the Squires all they wanted and then some before succumbing to the unbeaten league-leaders 58-53. The Trojans played much better than the first game between the teams, which was a 85-44 rout Even after that December game, Holzhueter was quick to point out that the Squires, while they are a very solid team, are surely not 41 points better. Tuesday night the Trojans proved it. “We showed we’ve came a long way,” said Holzhueter. "We played hard for 32 mmutes. Hopefully we can take something out of this game, learn something, and build on it." The teams were tied as late as 37-37 in the third quarter, but the Squires, behind the three-point markmanship of Brad Vis. went on a 9-2 spurt to give themselves some breathing room. Senior guard Jason Pranger. who exploded for 20 first-half points, brought the Trojans back, following his own missed shot and scor­ ing to cut the lead to 49-43 at the five-minute mark. Then, after a travelling call against the Squires, center John Scheib nailed a 15-footer to pull Middleville within four. But Vis again responded, burying another three-pointer to make it 52-45. Junior Dave Sherwood answered with a tri­ ple of his own with 3:30 left to play, and the lead was back down to four. After Calvin Christian forward Nate Verbeek added a couple of free throws, Pranger picked off an errant Squire pass and drove the length of the floor for a lay-up with 2:02 remaining. Verbeek then drained a clutch baseline jumper to get the lead back !<> six, 56-50. Again, the Trojans cut the lead to four, on a pair of Sherwood free throws. Verbetk then missed a shot in the lane, and Scheib grabbed Lhe rebound and fired an outlet pass tp Pranger, who was tripped as he crossed the mid-court line. But the officials called travelling on Pranger, much . to the disapproval of the crowd at Thomapple-Kellogg High School. That call effectively sealed the. game for the Squires, whs improved to 11-0 overall and 8-0 in the O-K Blue. Even though the narrow loss was a difficult pill to swallow. Holzhueter said he was proud of his team’s effort, especially in light of slug­ gish performances the past two games against Wayland and Kelloggsville “I thought we played about as well as we can play," he said. “We cut down on tur­ novers, took care of the ball and went head-tohead with their big guys inside.” “We did what we wanted to do, but they made the clutch plays down the stretch,-” Holzhueter added. "That’s why they are undefeated." Pranger again led the Trojan scoring attack with 30 points, while Sherwood added 10. The officials let the teams play, as only 26 total free throws were attempted. Calvin Christian nailed 13 of 16 charity tosses, in­ cluding some clutch ones down the stretch as Middleville tried to rally. The taller Squires, who returned eight of their top nine players from last year’s team that reached the Class C quarterfinals, held a 32-22 rebounding advantage. The win. coupled with Byron Center’s vic­ tory over Hamilton, gave Calvin Christian a two-game lead in the league with six league games to play. The Byron Center win also makes things in­ teresting for the Trojans, who are now only a game out of second place. "Our goal is still to finish in second place in the league.” Hoizhueter said. "We still play Hamilton and Byron Center again, and they each have to play Calvin Christian so we’ve got a good chance.” Middleville returns to action Friday against Lee. then will have a week to prepare for next Friday’s league test at home against Comstock Park F\The Skinny by Todd Tubergen Can Chris Webber really be that good? Anyone who follows high school basketball on a state-wide basis has heard the name before, especially the last two years during mid-March, when Michigan's basketball elite gather at the Palace for the M.H.S.A.A. state finals. In 1989, his Detroit Country Day team rolled to the Class C state title, and last year it staked a claim to the Class B title. This year Country Day is perched atop the Class B heap again, despite a pair of losses. How can they be penalized for losing to Detroit Southwestern, the top-ranked team in Class A and one of the nation’s top prep programs, and St. Anthony, the cream of the crop in the fabled New York City prep field? Everywhere they go, fans pack in to see a certain 6-9 player people in the know are calling the best prospect to come out of Michigan since the legen­ dary Earvin Johnson. Some have called him the best ever. Chris Webber. I’ve kept my eye on his progress the last couple of seasons, albeit not as keen­ ly as alot of people, Jud Heathcote and Steve Fisher in particular. Saturday night I finally had the oppurtunity to view him in person, just to see if he is really as good as people say. His Country Day team traveled to the Kellogg Arena to battle Battle Creek Central, which entered the game ranked second in Class A. Before going to Battle Creek, I pulled out a basketball annual I picked up before the season. It was Dick Vitale’s Basketball for the Serious Fan. In addition to pro and col­ lege previews, the magazine had a sec­ tion on the top prep players in America. There, on page 87, were Dick’s picks for the high school all-American team. On the first team was Webber. Beneath, in two short paragraphs, was a synopsis of all the things I’d heard over the last two years. And a little something I wasn’t aware of. The pre-summer choice as the number one senior In the nation, Web­ ber often appeared uninspired over the summer. Still, no one in high school basketball is more physically gifted. Aha. I had discovered the weak link in his game. An attitude case! Immediately I thought of Terry Mills, who was another physically gifted Detroit-area star in high school, but never really reached his full potential at Michigan. When I arrived at Kellogg arena, I im­ mediately spotted Webber amongst his much less imposing teammates. He was an impressive physical specimen, a big 6-9, built as solid as steel. There was no fat on this man, err, boy in a man's body. He hovered outside the three-point line, receiving passes from teammates underneath the basket. He fired a shot, easily, gracefully, with a nice followthrough. Swish! Another, swish! I had seen enough already, but I kept watching, anyway. I waited too long to see this. Webber then moved out farther away . from the basket, loosening himself up for another game. He looked around the arena, hearing the Bearcat crowd yelling at him, trying to rattle his nerves. But for Webber, it was old hat. Everywhere he goes, people come to see if he’s thatgood. Just last week, he was playing in New York City, a stranger in a strange land. He’s been under the microscope since the eighth grade. The atmosphere in the arena was not unlike that of a circus. Everyone was watching him, the BC Central fans, the media, everyone. He was the lion tamer in the center ring, waiting for the door on the cage to open. Oh, yeah. Heathcote and Fisher were there, sitting at the V.I.P. seats at court­ side. It didn’t matter that the Spartans had lost at Indiana earlier in the day and the Wolverines had played in Ann Ar­ bor. They weren't about to miss a Web­ ber game. Once the game started, it took Webber a little time to get into the flow of things. The Bearcats play a furious full-court pressure defense, and Country Day had problems inbounding the ball for a while. They began to inbound the ball to Webber, or at least tlie stratosphere above him. A littfe leb, and Webber's soft hands would pick the ball out of the air. I was initially impiessed by his decision-making. He made all the right reads, all the right passes. He scored some points early, most from the free-throw line, some on inside moves. But he didn’t dominate, much to the delight af the screaming throng of Bear­ cat fans. They rode him like a horse, and by the second quarter, he had had enough. From courtside, I could see the ex­ pression on his face change. The game was close, and it was time for him to take matters into his own hands. He slipped behind the BC Central defense, got the pass, ami unleashed a viscious two-handed gorilla slam. Then he gestured to the suddenly awestruck Battle Creek fans, and I knew right there who would win. He was playing off the crowd. Another reknowned dunker, Darryl Dawkins, immediately popped into my mind. I moved a couple of feet back from the basket, just in case. A couple of minutes later, he got in­ side the red-zone again, and responded with a nice little reverse two-handed dunk. He made it look so easy. Country Day began to pull away, as Webber finished the first half with 15 points. In the second half, the Bearcats began to close the gap, and Webber got that look in his eyes again. Late in the game, a teammate stepped up to the free throw line for a one-andone. Webber made even a simple free throw exciting, twisting and fighting to get around, a BC; (Central player aligned the unenviable task of keeping him off tlie boards. Both shots were good, but the shear pleasure derived from seeing an athlete that gifted that inspired, was well worth the price of admission. Webber was sending a message to the crowd, to the Bearcat players, to Heathcote and Fisher. Country Day would not lose, not if be had anything to say about it. As I walked off the court after the game, amidst the buzzing crowd. I reached my conclusion. Webber can go as far as he vaults to go. I heard a fan passing by utter "He’s a man." Not entirely true. He’s still a kid, a kid who plays basketball like a man. He’s only 17 years old. I figure he must be one of Heathcote’s and Fisher’s favorite kids, because his upcoming decision on where he will at­ tend school will determine the future of the Big Ten. For Heathcote, signing Webber would salvage an otherwise mediocre recruiting class. But for Fisher, landing Webber would immediately give him the best recruiting class in the nation, considering he already has verbal commitments from Juwan Howard, a 6-9 center from Chicago and a fellow first-team all-Dick Vitale pick, and 6-4 guard Jimmy King from Plano, Texas, who was a thirdteam pick. If Webber goes to Michigan, combine that class with the young talent the Wolverines have now, and you have the makings of another national champion­ ship in Ann Arbor. But Webber is also considering Duke, so don’t start humming “Hail to the Vic­ tors” yet if you’re a Wolverine fan. If you’re heart lies in East Lansing, a little prayer probably wouldn’t hurt. Hastings jayvee spikers fall to 5-2 with loss The Hastings junior varsity volleyball team played the same Gull Lake team that dismantl­ ed them in the finals of their own tournament Saturday, but the score was much closer this time around. Gull Lake prevailed by a 13-15, 15-13, 16-14 score in three hard-fought games. The loss drops the Saxons to 5-2 on the season. Miranda Freridge led the Hastings scoring with 15 service points, while teammate Kelly Casey added 11, including an ace. Katey Murphy also added a pair of aces. The Saxons will play again tonight and will participate in the Wayland Invitational on Saturday. Young Saxons take pair from Woodland Both Hastings seventh grade basketball teams emerged victorious from games against Woodland Tuesday. The "A” team prevailed 31-17. led by Fred Jiles' 13 r ..o and Ryan Gillens’ 11 points. The Saxons were also sparked by Jesse Bar­ num. who pulled down nine rebounds, and the pressing defense of Dean Mesecar and Jim Robbe The “B” team also defeated Woodland, by a score of 31-24. Leading the scoring for Hastings was Ryan Vandenberg with 11 markers and Chris Nor­ ris with eight. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 31, 1991 — Page 13 Bowling results Bowlerettes Kent Oil 49-23; Britten Concrete 48-24 D * < Hecker Agency 39-33, Riverbend Travel 36-36; Dorothy's Hmylmg 32(4-3914; Good Time P,L 199 Vh4 Gr M ?nd ,Sertes ■ H C«n'n ,?■ Makcr 1 «>-»39; L. Elliston p l77-W7: J M'Millen I79IMP I72mM3; L Dawc Good Games - C Moore 161; H. Coenen 59: / nynd B Maker l80; R Murphv 1" 7°'J' Gantacr l68: M. Dull 154; J. McMillen 176; D. Brumm 177. Sunday Mixed Die Hards 58-26; Alley Cats 51 V4-32Vi; Gutterdusters 47-37; Ogdenites 46%-37‘A; Hooter Crew 45-39; Get Along Gang 45-39; Misfits 43-41; Pin Busters 43-41; Really Rottens 41 %-38%; Holy Rollers 4O%^3%; We Don’t Care 40%-43%; Traitors 39%-44%; Greenbacks 39%-44%; Chug a Lugs 38-46; Wanderers 37-47; Sandbaggers 33%-5O%; Middlelakers 32-52; Thunderdogs 31-49. Womens High Game and Series - S. Neymeiver 170; D. Oliver 210-510; T. Penn­ ington 200-504; A. Sutliff 191; B. Moody 212-233-169-615; D. VanCampen 194-515; D. Kelley 206-551. Mens High Game and Series - J. Barnum 214-571; J. Woodard 223-546; R. Ogden 212-535; C. Pennington 201-509; G. Sutliff 199-515; D. Snyder 179; M. Cole 191-534; B. Miller 193-528; L. Miller 221-569; C. Wilson 192; R. Mack 225-596; D. Welsch 214; R. Little 211-568; M. Tilley 211-598. Thursday Angels Stefanos 56%-23%; Clays 50-30; McDonalds 46%-33%; Enforce Ware 41%-38%; Lil Brown Jug 39%-40%; Barry Co. Real Estate 37-43; Hastings Mutual 37-43. High Games and Series - B. Ranguctte 181; N. McDonald 166; J. Green 137; S. Dunn 175; B. Moody 200-513; D. Brooks 175; L. Watson 161; T. Daniels 190-502; F. Cuddahee 160; L. Apsey 195; C. Cuddahee 162; B. Cuddahee 177. Thursday A.M. Won! of Faith « 55; Question Marks 54Northland Opt. 5214; Leftovers 51; Varneys 4914; Bosleys 44; Hummers 43; Word of Faith 01 4214; Slow Pokes 4014; Valley Real­ ty 3914; GJL.O.B. 3814; Kreative Komers 38; Tea for Three 3714; Word of Faith 03 35; Klooslermans 33; Friendly Homes 3114; Weltons 31. ,,9°?drGames - K. Mizer 151; A. Welton . 43; 1 Power 144; K. Leep 170; P. Croittger 151; P. Gddbey 164; K. Wyerman 173; K Thomason 180; C. Ryan 123; 1. Hass 138- C Stuart 174; I. Ruthruff 176; B. Fisher 139 ' , “d Gamcs - N Wiko” 182-509; K. Richardson 167-426; G. Scobey 138402; I. Seeber 130-381; triplecate score, E. Vanasse. 147-441. Words for the Y’s 5/6 Grade Boys Youth Basketball The YMCA and the Hastings Youth Coun­ cil, will begin its Boys Y Basketball league beginning Feb. 18. This program is exclusive­ ly for boys in grades 5-6. Each team consists of nine players and one or more coaches, who with the help from in­ structional manuals, work with the team members on the fundamentals of basketball. Players to participate must pre-register. Players can pick up a registration blank at their school or at the YMCA office at the high school. These forms and a $25 registration fee, must be returned to P.O. Box 252, Hastings, no later than Feb. 10. All players will receive a team shirt. Teams will practice and have games every Monday and Wednesday brtween the hours of 4-7 from February 18 until March 20. Games and practices will be held in the East Gym of the Jr. High. There will be a parents meeting on Feb. 9 at 9:15 a.m. in the Jr. High's music room for parents of new players. Registration, goals and objectives and coaches responsibilities will be discussed. Teams will be formed at the Jr. High’s East Gym on Feb. 11, from 5-6:15 p.m. Playes should come dressed to play. Each player dur­ ing this time will go through a couple of basketball drills and will then be notified of their team. Those unable to attend will be placed on a team and notified. For more information, contact the YMCA at 945-4574. Family Fun Nite Hastings On Friday, Jan. 11, from 6:45-8:45 p.m., the YMCA-Youth Council will be sponsoring with Southeastern Elementary Staff, a family fun nite at the Hastings High School Gym. Activities will include, volleyball, basketball, rollerskating and skateboarding (bring your own equipment), crafts and old time movies. The cost for the evening is $2 per family (free for those with a family program pass) with crafts costing 25 cents each. Children must be accompanied by at least one parent. For more information, call the YMCA at 945-4574. Family Fun Nite Middleville On Saturday, Jan. 16, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., the YMCA-Youth Council will be sponsoring a family fun nite at the Middleville High School Gym and Pool. Activities will in­ clude volleyball, basketball, old time movies, and swimming. The cost for the evening is $2 per family (free to those with a family pro­ gram pass). Children must be accompanied by at least one parent. Monday Mixers Grandmas Plus One 46-30; Three Ponies Tack 45-31: Girrbachs 44%-31%: Miller Real Estate 44-32; Hastings Bowl 44-32: An­ drus of Hastings 43-33; Clays Dinner Bell 43-33; Deweys Auto Body 42-34; Ferrellgas 41-35; Dads Post #241 38%-37%; Pioneer Apartments 37%-38 %; Lazy Girls Inc. 37-39; Music Center 32%-43%; Outward Ap­ pearance 32-44; Michelob 29-47; Cinder Drugs 29-47; Miller Carpets 28-48; Goof Offs 28-18. Good Games - G. Wilson 160; C. Jiles 148; P. Czindcr 176; D. Larsen 180; W. Main 188; L. Perrv 168; S. Hutchings 161; M Snowden 158; P. Keeler 151; C. Allen 144; N. Bayha 133; K. Paxton 131; D. Kidder 147; P. Thomas 142; K. Schantz 167; P. Steortz 156; C. Bennett 137; T. Allen 120; K. Sutfin 167; B. Cramer 175; A. Elliston 167; B. Allerding 158. Good Games and Series - C. Beckwith 178-468; D. Kelley 236-603; B. Hathaway 177- 512; M. Snyder 171-470; B. Anders 178- 464; J. Dykehouse 166-463; J. Gasper 193-519; S. VanDenburg 188-516; L. Bar­ num 188-485; R. Girrbach 175-459. Wednesday P.M. Friendly Home Parties 56%-27%; Mace’s Ph. 52%-31%; Lifestyles 47%-36%; Hair Care Center 47-37; Misfits 46-38; Varney’s Stables 45-39; Nashville Locker 43-41; Easy Rollers 41%-42%; Valley Realty 37-47; ------------4-80. High Games and Series - V. Slocum 199-481; K. Becker 192-498; B. Miner 185-487; E. Vanassee 162-470; F. Schneider 172-459; V. Miller 155-441; M. Dull 160-430; J. Hopkins 125-358; L. Yoder 184; C. Watson 152; D. Bums 166; S. Breitner 163; G. Otis 170; B. Green 141. Results C League - Riverbend 25 vs. Miller Real Estate 37; Jennings 40 vs. Mater Gators 33; Carls Market 50 vs. J-Ad Graphics 34. B League - Hastings Savings and Loan 59 vs. Hoopsters 64; Flexfab 61 vs. Cappon Oil 71; Blankensteins 61 vs. Larry Poll Realty 53; C & B Discount 35 vs. Superette 43; Pennock Hospital 66 vs. Clearview Properties 76. A League - Omaras 84 vs. Barry County Realtors 60; Kow Patties 47 vs. Lakewood Merchants 72; Hastings Mfg. 61 vs. Hosey Farms 73; Browns 76 vs. Petersons 69. YMCA-Youth Council’s 3 on 3 Basketball Team W-L Nichols......................................................... 4-0 Kirk Lydy.............. . ..................................... 3-1 Law and Order.............................................2-2 High Flyers..................................................2-2 Non Runners................................................ 1-3 Dedeckers.................................................... 0-4 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on February 28, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. in the Annex Conference Room (old Commissioners Room). County Annex Building at 117 South Broadway, Hostings. Michigan. The subject of the public hearing will be the con­ sideration of the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended. Map Change A-1-91 Request to rezone property in Sec. 7, Barry Township on the West side of Sprague Road just South of Delton (see attached map). Commencing at the West quarter post ol Sec. 7, TIN, R9W; th Southerly along the West line of Sec. 7, 98.00 ft. to a point on th Southerly line of the recorded plat of "Popular Beach No. 2" os found in Liber 3 of plats on Pg. 31 in the office of the register of deeds for Barry County, Michigan, said point also being the place of beginning: th East along the Southern line of said plat of "Popular Beach No. 2". 457.38 ft.; th South 825.00 ft.; th South 82 degrees 37 minutes 30 seconds East. 879.14 ft. to the Westerly right-of-way line of Sprague Road, th East 33.00 ft. to the center line of Sprague Rood; th Southerwesterly 151.27 ft. along the center line of Sprague Rood and along the orc of a curve to the right having a central angle of 22 degrees 26 minutes 15 seconds, a radius of 386.27 ft., and a chord bearing South 12 degrees 26 minutes 25 seconds West. 150.30 ft.; th South 23 degrees 24 minutes 10 seconds West continuing along the center line of said Sprague Road, 752.50 ft.; th Southwesterly 98.27 ft. continuing along the center line of Sprague Road and along the arc of a curve to the right having a center angle of 17 degrees 56 minutes 20 seconds, a radius of 313.88 ft., ond a chord bearing South 32 degrees 22 minutes 15 seconds West. 97.87 ft th North 56 degrees 14 minutes 15 second West, about 1158.00 ft. to a point on the Wert line of said Sec. 7. th Nor­ therly along ths West line of said Sec. 7 to the place of beginning. Also commencing at the West 1 /4 post of Sec. 7. TIN. R9W; th Southeriy along the West line of said Sec. 7. 98.00 ft. to the Southerly line of the record­ Middle School cage tourney set for next week “March Madness” arrives in February for local middle school boys basketball teams, with the "A” teams competing in a tourna­ ment at Battle Creek Pennfield and the "B” teams competing here in Hastings. In the the first round of the Pennfield tour­ nament. Hastings seventh graders will battle Lakeview at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Feb. 5. The winner of that game will play the sur­ vivor of the Gull Lake-Comstock matchup Thursday at 6:45. while the loser will play in a consolation bracket game Thursday at 4:15 p.m. The championship game will be held on Saturday. Feb. 9. at 7 p.m. The opponents will be the same in the eighth grade tournament, but the game times will be different. The Hastings-Lakeview eighth-grade game will be Tuesday, Feb. 5. at 8 p.m.. with the winner advancing to meet the Comstock-Gull Lake winner Thursday at 8 p.m. and the con­ solation game will be held on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. The eighth grade championship will be held at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9. The “B“ tournament, which will be held at Hastings Middle School, will tip off Monday. Feb. 4, with a game between Lakeview and Ionia at 4 p.m. and a matchup between Penn­ field and .. _ ings at 6:30 p.m. The seventh grade consolation game will start at 4 p.m. Wednesday, with the eighth grade consolation to follow. The winners will meet in the championship games according to the following schedule: seventh grade, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday or 15 minutes after the eighth grade consolation game, whichever comes first, with the eighth grade championship game to follow. Tickets for the Hasings tourney are $2 for adults, $1 for students and S5 for the entire family. Check next week sBannerfor reports from each tournament. Delton loses to Parchment 65-64 It has been a frustrating year for DeltonKellogg basketball coach Paul Krajacic and his Panthers. Tuesday night at Parchment, Delton became even more frustrated, dropping a 65-64 heartbreaker to KVA foe Parchment. Senior forward Brian Bishop sank two free throws with one second on the clock to secure the win for Parchment. Krajacic said that, despite the tough loss, he felt the Panthers have been playing excellent basketball. "I think we’ve played very well ever since the Middleville game (Dec. 28),” he said. “We just don’t know how to win. I can’t get any more frustrated than I am now.” Dan Atkinson had nailed a shot off a nice feed from Brandon Lyons with seven seconds remaining to give Delton the lead, but Bishop drew a Lyons foul and sank the winning shots. “We didn’t want to foul him.” Krajacic said. “I guess we figured we’d rather have him on the line than scoring an easy layup.” Atkinson's basket was set up when a Parch­ ment player missed the front end of a one-and- one with 18 seconds left. Parchment had run the clock down almost 40 seconds before the Panthers were forced to foul. With the score 63-60, senior center Josh Wooden grabbed an offensive rebound and scored to pull Delton within a single point. Wooden led the Panther scoring with a career-high 27 points, eclipsing the 26 points he scored against Kalamazoo Hackett on Friday. Atkinson finished with a dozen points for the Panthers, and secured his place among the best defenders in the KVA with six steals. Jeff Bever and Wooden led the rebounding with nine apiece. Delton took a 28-25 halftime lead, but Par­ chment came out in a tough full-court man-to­ man press, forcing a few turnovers and grabb­ ing a 45-39 lead. The Panthers retained their poise and settled Send your Valentine a Special: YMCA-Youth Council’s Mens Basketball C League W-L Carls Market.............................................. 10-0 Archies.........................................................7-1 Maters Gators............................................. 4-4 J-Ad Graphics............................................. 4-5 Riverbend.....................................................3-6 Hastings Mutual.......................................... 1-7 Miller Estate................................................1-7 A League Browns.........................................................9-1 Omaras...... .................................................. 7-3 Hoosey Farms..............................................7-3 Lakewood Merchants................................. 7-3 Petersons..................................................... 4-6 Barry County Realty...................................3-7 Hastings Mfg.2-8 Kow Patties.................................................. 1-9 B League Mettala Hoopsters.......................................9-2 Clearview Properties..................................9-2 Hastings Savings/Loan............................... 8-3 Pennock Hospital........................................ 7-4 Cappon Oil..................................................7-4 Flexfab................................. 4-7 Blankensteins......................... 4-7 C & B Discount........................................... 3-8 Larry Poll Realty........................................ 2-9 Superette........... ...........................................2-9 ed plat of "Popular Beach No. 2" as found in Liber 3 of plats on Pg. 31 in the office of the register of deeds for Barry County. Michigan; th East along the Southerly line of said plat of "Popular Beach No. 2" 457.38 ft. for the place of beginning; th con­ tinuing East along the South line Of said plat of "Popular Beach No. 2", 171.42 ft. to a point on the West line of Lot No. 27, in sold plat; th South along the West line of said Lot No. 27, 15.50 ft. to the Southwest comer of said Lot No. 27; th South 67 degrees on minutes 00 seconds East along the Southerly line of said plat of "Popular Beach No. 2,” 761.00 ft. to the Southeast comer of Lot. No. 41 of said plat of "Popular Beach No. 2"; th South along the Westerly right-of-way of Sprague Rood. 618.50 ft.; th continuing Southerly along the Westerly right-of-way line of Sprague Rd. 6.50 ft. along the arc of a curve to the right having a cen­ tral angle of 1 degree 03 minutes 15 seconds, a radius of 353.27 ft., and a chord bearing South 0 degrees 31 minutes 40 second West, 6.50 ft.; th North 82 degrees 37 minutes 30 seconds West 879.14 ft.; th North 825.00 ft. to the place of begin­ ning (see attached map). From R-3 to AR. Barry Twp. - PHOTO - VALENTINE GREETING | $1000 Includes Valentine greeting and picture to run in the Valentine Issue, February 14, Hastings Banner. Deadline for picture ads is Tuesday, February 12. . . . .... Call 948-8051 I . ...FOR MORE INFORMATION of beginning, th East 50 ft. South 150 ft., th West 50 ft., th North 150 ft. to the point of beginning (this Is port of the P.P. #08-11-017-004-20) Grangeville Twp. To be rezoned from C-2 to AR (see attached map). All the above mentioned property is located in Barry County, Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon the amendments either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. The amendments of the Barry County Zoning Or­ dinance are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 W. State St., Hastings. Michigan between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed betwen 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Fri­ day. Please phone the Barry County Planning Of­ fice at 948-4830 for further information. Nancy L. Boersma, Barry County Clerk This map is part of the Official Zoning Map nf Orangeville Twp. of Barry County, Michigan. - !A(! Map Change A-2-91 Request to rezone property in Sec. 28 and 33. Assyria Township on Day Road on Loon Lake (see attached map). The West 1/2 of Southeast 1/4 of Sec. 28. TIN, R7W. From AR to RL-2. Assyria Twp. Mop Change A-3-91 Request to consider the rezoning of land now zoned C-2 and AR on the Southeast corner of Keller and Marsh Roads to entirely C-2 or entirely AR (see attached map). Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of Sec. 17. T2N, R10W, distant North 985 ft. from the center 1 /4 corner of said section, ond run­ ning thence North 343 ft. to the Northwest Comer of the Southwest 1 /4 of the Northeast 1 /4 of said Sec. 17; thence South 343 ft.; thence West 250 ft. to the place of beginning. Orangeville Twp. Also to consider the rezonlng of land now zoned C-2 in Sec. 17. described os comm. 250 ft. East from the intersection of Keller ond Marsh Rd. for a point down, slowly eroding the deficit until Bishop's heroics decided it. Friday Delton lost to Hackett, currently in a first-place tic with Kalamazoo Christian atop the KVA standings, ly a 66-54 score. The Irish busted out to a 46-28 halftime lead, but the Panthers refused to roll over, outscoring Hackett 15-6 in the third quarter. Delton then scored the first bucket of the fourth, and forced an Irish timeout. Hackett regrouped and held on for the win. Supporting Wooden’s 26 points were Charley Pallett with 10 points and Bever with nine rebounds. Despite a decided height disadvantage, the Panthers were able to outrebound the Irish. Delton will renew their fierce rivalry at Paw Paw. Last year the Panthers were able to upset the Indians in a fight-marred game to end the regular season. A-3-91 The outlined area Is the proposed area for rezoning from C-2 to AR in Sec. 17, Orangeville Twp. RL’Sfo 0 4t The outlined area is the proposed area for rezoning to entirely C-2 or entirely AR in Sec. 17, Orangeville Twp. �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 31. 1991 Police Beat Burglars hit home, car, return for more CASTLETON TWP. - Burglars broke into a house trailer and a car last week, took several items and then returned the following day for more. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said burglars broke a window on a 1980 Chevy Chevette parked on a lot on Cogswell Road and removed a radiator and hub cap and carried them to a nearby ditch. Burglars then broke into the house trailer and took a combined TV/radio and stereo cas­ sette player from the building. Owners discovered the break-in on Jan. 22. But hours later they reported that an alu­ minum storm door frame, which the burglars had moved to the ditch, was stolen as well. The missing items were valued at $200. Damage to the car was estimated at $50. Middleville man arrested for assault A bam at the Ken Hubbell farm on M-43 and Shultz Road was destroyed by a blaze Wednesday afternoon. Four fire departments battled the inferno that destroyed over 300 one-ton bales of hay. THORNAPPLE TWP. - A Middleville man was arrested for assault and battery last week after allegedly beating a woman following an argument. Terry P. Crawford, 27, of 9767 Garbow Road, pled not guilty at arraignment on the misdemeanor charge following the Jan. 24 incident A preliminary hearing was set for Feb. 6. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies said they were alerted to the incident when the victim called the department at 1:46 a.m. Minutes later the call was disconnected at the home, but authorities had enough information to respond. Deputies said the victim suffered a cut over her right eye and a dislocated jaw. She also said she had been kicked and hit several times. Deputies said Crawford had cuts and bruises and a nosebleed when he was arrested. Shots fired at office window Area bam goes up in smoke J-Ad Graphics News Service A blaze that raged through a 120-by 40-foot bam filled with 300 bales of hay flattened the structure despite the efforts of four area fire departments Wednesday afternoon. Owner Ken Hubbell of Hubbell’s Foothill Farms, at the comer of M-43 and Shultz Road, had no clues about the cause, he said at the scene. "My hired man took a load of manure back and it was okay and went back again and it was in flames," said Hubbell. Three Texas longhorn cattle were freed from the blaze that destroyed their winter stock of hay. The bam consisted of the main struc­ ture which included an old milking par­ lor, plus two 28- by 40-foot offshoots. A nearby shed was also damaged by the fire. Battling the inferno for several hours were crews from the Hastings BIRCH fire department, Barry-Prairieville-Hope, Hickory and Pine Lake fire departments. A Pine Lake truck that became stuck in the snow complicated matters for firemen for several minutes. The truck was tugged out of the snow by a farm tractor. Also on hand at the scene were the Hastings Ambulance, the Delton Ambulance, the Barry County Sheriffs Department and the Michigan State Police. No other information was available at press time Wednesday. CLASSIFIEDS Husiness Services Thank You CARD OF THANKS For the 60th anniversary showers of blessings - we wish to thank our family and friends for the beautiful cards, flowers, gifts, special songs, pictures and phone calls on Jan. 14th. May God Bless each and every one. Happy Memories. Richard and Alberta Lancaster PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE. Residential, busi­ ness, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 WOLFF TANNING BEDS. 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Antiques OLD ORIENTAL RUGS Wanted any size or condition. CaU 1-800-443-7740. Help Wanted COMMUNITY EDUCATION SECRETARY/CLERK, 12 hours per week, typing, wcid processing and organizational skills needed. Submit resume to Mrs. Marty Horton, Community Education Director, State Tccnical Institute, Plainwell, Mi., 49080. Wanted MOMMIE & 3 CHILDREN needing 2 or 3 bedroom walking distance to downtown. Wc arc neat & clean & have great refer­ ences. If you can help us, call 948-4185. CHEAP! FBI/L'S SEIZED 84 VW, $50.87 Mercedes, $200.85 Mercedes, $100. 65 Mustang, $50. Choose from thousands starting at $25. FREE 24 hour recording reveals details 801-379-2929, Ext MJ446C. National Ads $23,700 PER YEAR to start, plus benefits. US Postal Service & US Government soon to accept applications. For exact exam and application informa­ tion in the Hastings area, Cail 1-900-446-6779 ext 4317, 6am-8pm, 7 days, S12.95 fee. accountant! Pro Line Company, a local manufacturer of archery equipment, is looking for a person to head up its accounting, computer and general office functions. The ideal candidate has an accounting degree or equivalent experience. Computer experience is essential. Must be a team player who wants to participate in company planning and problem solving. Send your written resume to: PRO LINE COMPANY 1675 GUN LAKE ROAD HASTINGS, Ml 49058 Three hurt in crash while avoiding deer CASTLETON TWP. - Three people were injured Friday in a one-car accident after the driver swerved to avoid hitting a deer. Passengers Cynthia Hyvarinen, 9, Jody Hyvarinen, 10, and Stacy Hyvarinen, 14, were treated at Pennock Hospital after the accident on Thomapple Lake Road east of Devine Road. z Driver Phyllis^. Hyvarinen, 44, of Sunfield, said she was driving east on Thomapple Lake Road when she swerved to avoid a deer. Her car left the road, went airborne over a ditch and hit an embankment before coming to rest. Phyllis and Stacy Hyvarinen, in the front seat, were wearing safety belts, while the two backseat passengers were not, according to deputies. No citations were issued. Motorist injured in rollover accident The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 FACSIMILE SERVICE: Send or receive your Fax Transmis­ sions. For more information call: Midwest Communications 616-948-9633. Ask for Sue or Rosie.____________________ HASTINGS - Vandals fired shots at a physicians office last week, damaging four win­ dows in what police believe is a drive-by incident Employees at Dr. Oscar DeGoa's office, 1311 W. State St., reported Friday that four windows had been shot with a BB or pellet gun. Damages to the four storm windows were estimated at $80. Authorities have no suspects in the case. Employees also told police they had received several threatening phone calls in the pre­ vious week, but police do not know if the incidents are related. MAPLE GROVE TWP. - A motorist avoiding a deer was injured Friday following a rollover accident on Butler Road. Donald E. Clark, 43, of Bellevue, sought his own treatment for injuries after the night­ time accident just east of Clark Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Clark was castbound on Butler Road when he* swerved to avoid a deer in the road. He lost control of the vehicle, spun across the road and overturned his vehicle off of the north side of the road. The pickup truck came to rest on its wheels. No citations were issued. Miscellaneous (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service). Smile Today! ...someone may have sent you a happy ad! HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Rick Moore Saturday, Feb. 2 A terrific son and brother who we love and appreciate very much Love, Mom and Steph ROLLER SKATING CLAS­ SES at Hastings Roll-A-Rama, 13 and under, 12:3O-2p.m. $3 includes skates. Stay over $1. Jan. 12,19,26, Feb. 2,9,16,23. Parents/adults skates free. 616-948-2814. DRIVERS WANTED Must own late model mini van, mini truck, full size pickup, full size panel van or 12’ to 24’ straight truck (van body). Must be able to run local and long haul expe­ dites. Must be at least 21 years old. Work is full time, part time or seasonal. Call 1-800-447-5173 ext. #5391 or ext. #5392 Monday through Friday 9a.rn.-5p.rr- E.O.E. DUE TO INCREASE IN BUSINESS a local international corpora:ion has 15 to 20 imme­ diate full time positions in the following areas, office help, set up, display, light delivery, sche­ duling. Some experience help­ ful, but not necessary. $200.00 to $300.00 per week to start. For confidential interview call 968-1165. HAVE NO AVON REPRESENTATIVE? Sign up with AVON’S personal account, products come to your door UPS. Write, AVON, 487 V Drive North, Battle Creek, 49017.___________________ POSTAL JOBS $11.41 to S14.90 an hour. For exam and application information call 219-769-6649 ext. Ml 168 8am to 8pm 7 days. Community Notices THE REGULAR MONTHLY board meeting of Barry County Community Mental Health Board Services will be held on Thursday, February 7, 1991 at 8:00 am in the confrcncc room. Any interested person is invited to attend. Probation violation leads to prison term J-Ad Graphics News Service A Middleville man found guilty of his sec­ ond probation violation was sentenced last week to prison for two to five years. Jeffrey L. Wilson, 20, of 510 S. Whitmore Road, was given credit for 220 days served in the Barry County Jail. Originally charged in connection with a January 1988 break-in at an Irving Township home, Wilson pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of attempted breaking and entering, a felony punishable by up to five years in prison. But in May 1988 he was sentenced to a 10­ month term in the Barry County Jail and was placed on probation. While living in a halfway house after his release from jail, Wilson broke a rule by drinking alcohol and was charged with proba­ tion violation. In January 1989 he was re­ turned to jail for 60 days. But after a second violation, Judge Richard M. Shuster sentenced Wilson to the maxi­ mum possible prison term for the attempted break-in charge. In other court business: •A Hastings resident convicted of a second probation violation was sentenced last week to serve two to four years in prison. Scott V. Goodenough, 21, of 303 S. Jef­ ferson St., received credit for 168 days served in the Barry County Jail since his 1989 con­ viction. Originally charged with breaking and enter­ ing in connection with the burglary of a Hastings Manufacturing Company ware­ house, Goodenough pleaded guilty to a re­ duced charge of larceny in a building. In July 1989, he was sentenced to serve six months in jail and was placed on probation for three years. In December 1989, following a probation violation, Goodenough was sentenced to an additional two months in jail. But after the second violation, Judge Shuster sentenced Goodenough to the maximum prison term for the larceny charge. •A Woodland driver was sentenced last week to spend six months in jail for drunken driving. Larry J. Tomlinson, 28, of 4301 Saddlebag Lake Road, also was placed on probation for two years. Tomlinson was arrested in November in Hastings on a charge of third-effense drunken driving and for driving with a suspended li­ cense, second offense. Tomlinson has previ­ ous drunken driving convictions in 1984 and 1985, according to court documents. In December he pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of second-offense drunken driving. The other charges were dismissed when he was sentenced last week. Tomlinson could have received up to one year in jail for the second-offense drunken driving conviction. •A Hastings man charged with stealing ga­ soline from an airplane at the Hastings Air­ port was sentenced last week to serve six months in jail. Scott R. Evans, 19, of 6900 Gurd Road, also was placed on probation for three years and fined $500. He was ordered to pay $1,000 in court costs and to make restitution. Evans was arrested in October 1990 on a charge of larceny in a building in connection with the incident at the airport. sentenced Feb. 21 in connection with the case. William G. Hubbard, 30, of 2100 W. State Road, was arrested in December by Michigan State Police in connection with the Novem­ ber burglary in Castleton Township and for passing three bad checks worth $190. On Jan. 10, Hubbard pleaded guilty to the breaking and entering charge and to one count of uttering and publishing a check. In ex­ change, two identical charges of urtering and publishing were dismissed. A habitual offender charge, alleging Hub­ bard has a previous felony conviction, also was dismissed by the prosecutor’s office. Hubbard faces up to 15 years in prison for breaking and entering and up to 14 years in prison for uttering and publishing. He re­ mains lodged in the Barry County jail await­ ing sentencing. •A Hastings man arrested for breaking into a home and passing forged checks will be Police seek suspect in flashing incident J-Ad Graphics News Service Hastings Police are searching for a man who exposed himself to a 9-year-old girl and touched her last week at Eberhard's Supermarket Police said the victim's mother noticed a man following her and her daughter around the store about 9:30 p.m. Jan. 23. But the girl did not tell her family until later that he had exposed himself to her. Authorities described the man as a white male in his mid- to late 30s, about 6-foot tall with a slender build. Police said he was dark complected with age lines. The victim and her mother said the man had long, unkept shoulder-length brown hair and may have walked with a slight limp. The suspect was wearing blue jeans, a blue jean jacket, large brown boots and a baseball cap. The victim’s mother told police that the man followed her and her daughter around the store, though he attempted to hide around corners. At one point he walked down the aisle and biushed against the mother, accord­ ing to Patrolman Jeff Pratt. The young victim told police that on two occasions the suspect opened his pants and exposed himself. He also touched her buttocks end and whispered something in the girl's ear, which she did not understand. The suspect, described as a white male In ins mid-to late 30s, 6-ft. tall with a slender build, also touched the 9-year-old girl on her buttocks. Police said store employees on duty also noticed the man and have been alerted about the incident. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-02-07.pdf 7dc57cd2b937ea3aaae7d6b8ad162d71 PDF Text Text Ferency blasts U.S. war policy Women’s sports celebration today See Story, Page 2 Drain piuject still draws fire See Story, Page 3 See Story, Page 12 Devoted to trie the interests Interests oj of Dairy Barry county County uiuce Since ioju 1856 lscuulcu. lu Hastings BaiUlCr PRICE 25’ pl THURSDAY. FEBRUARY FEBRUARY7.7. 1991 1991 THURSDAY. 137,2 NO. 2 VOLUME 137,ENO. News Plowing agreement spells relief Briefs by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The public should be able to breath a col­ lective sigh of relief knowing that Barry County Road Commission workers will be on the job on weekends and other overtime hours if adverse winter weather strikes, county officials say. The Road Commission Employees Association has offered to work overtime in exchange for time off the job rather than ex­ tra wages because of a financially-strapped road budget That gesture has melted public outcries over potential hazardous driving conditions on evenings and weekends and grounded a petition drive calling for the immediate re­ moval of the three-man Road Commission. Because of declining revenues, two mil­ lage rejections and other financial woes, the Road Commission had adopted a policy stipulating that no overtime snowplowing would be done in the county this winter, ex­ cept in emergency situations. But that pol­ icy was reversed Friday when workers, by a "landslide'’ vote, agreed to plow snow on an overtime basis in exchange for compen­ satory time off. That change, ratified by the Road Commission and the employees association, as a contract addendum, will be in effect from Feb. 1 through May 1, the deadline for workers to use any accumulated compen­ satory time off. This is the first time comp time has been implemented since at least the late-1970s. "The road workers deserve a big thanks for agreeing to this," said Ted McKelvey, Peace Circle meets Tuesday The Barry County Pence Circle will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings. Guesty speaker will be Julia Petry, a native of Palestine and social science professor at Lansing Community Col­ lege. She will talk about some problems that may surface after the war in the Per­ sian Gulf is concluded. For more information, call James Pino at 862-9240. Spaghetti dinner slated by Rotary The Hastings Rotary Club will have a spaghetti supper from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Fri­ day at the Hastings High School cafeteria. Tickets are $4 each or $16 for a family. ‘Annie’ planned for Feb. 21*23 The Hastings High School vocal music department will present the musical “Annie” at 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 21, 22 and 23, at the Central School Auditorium. Sarah Mepham will be in the lead role of as the young orphan girl and she will be supported by a cast of elementary and high school students in roles as other or­ phans and adult characters. Directors of the production are Patti LaJoye and Mary Martha Melendy. A pit orchestra, under the direction of Joseph P. LaJoye, also will support the cast. Tickets are $3 for senior citizens and students and $4 for adults. They may be purchased from any high school choir member or al the door. Delton millage vote is Feb. 18 Alumni addresses sought by panel The Central Auditorium Renovation Committee is trying to find current ad­ dresses of Hastings High School alumni so that a brochure about the renovation project can be sent to them. The Renovation Committee wants to provide each graduate with the oppor­ tunity to make a donation to the cam­ paign to renovate and restore the Central School Auditorium Current addresses are needed for members of the following classes: pre-1931, 1932 through 1937, 1944 through 1949, 1951, 1952, 1954, 1960 through 1969, 1971, 1972, 1975 through 1978, and 1981 through 1986. Those who have the current addresses of alumni from those classes, or who have information about where such ad­ dresses may be obainted, arc asked to contact the administration office of the Hastings High System at 948-4400. Maple Valley custodian fired The Maple Valley Board Education last week terminated the employment of custodian 1-ary Matson. Matson last fall pleased no contest to a charge of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct in connection with an incident involving a student. Matson in December was sentenced to serve a minumum of 16 months in prison. The high school custodian originally was suspended from the school system with pay, but last July he was suspended without pay. A union grievance on his behalf was denied in September. Criminal sexual conduct in the fourth degree involves the use of force, but not penetration. Additional News Briefs Appear on Page 2 . Voters will be deciding Feb. 18 on ad­ ditional millage and a renewal in the Delton Kellogg School District The special election is being held be­ cause the Board of Education needs to know how to plan for the 1991-92 school year, Superintendent Dean McBeth has said. Two ballot proposals will appear on the ballot The first asks for the renewal of 25.43 mills plus 1-extra mill for one year. The second proposition asks for ap­ proval of a 1-rnill increase for one year. The two proposals were placed on the ballot to give voters a choice. The board recognizes the total need, he said. Each mill will generate approximately $192,000. The additional millage will be used to hire two more elemental y teachers, offer a health class to seventh and eighth graders, implement the remaining 1990­ 91 recommendations to the science and social studies curriculum that were not possible because of past budget cuts; im­ prove math, English and physical educa­ tion curriculums, pay for the inflationary cost’; of gasoline, lights and heating; purchase school library books, buy soft­ ware.- and hardware for the 26 computers the school received from a state grant; help with costs of maintenance of school facilities and classroom furniture and im­ plement school improvement programs in each building. All of the district’s extra voted millage expires with the current tax collection. If voters reject the extra mills, the board has to notify employees of layoffs before June 30. Increases in school millage levies have been defeated the past two times and the board has had to implement cuts and re­ prioritize despite school growth, he said. Neighboring districts have millage le­ vies that are four to nine mills higher than Delton's operating millage, McBeth said. chairman of the County Board of Commissioners which appoints Road Commission members. "I’m surprised and pleased that they (workers) took the initiative to try to settle this thing," Road Engineer-Manager Jack Kineman said immediately after the vote last week. He also credited the County Board of Commissioners and its County Development Committee for setting up meetings to discuss the winter road mainte­ nance dilemma. "The primary conclusions came between the citizens group and the drivers. We just got them together," said Orvin Moore, chairman of the County Board’s Development Committee. "I'm glad there's some type of resolution. The compromise is good," Moore said. County Board officials and Frank Mix, who spearheaded the petition drive to remove road officials, had urged some type of alternative and flexibility to the overtime problem. "If Frank hadn't kept pressing (at a meet­ ing Thursday night), it might not have hap­ pened," McKelvey said of the current solu­ tion. "I'm glad to have it solved and glad that the workers would think about the safety of the people," McKelvey said, also thanking Kineman and the Road Commission for co­ operating. "I've felt right along that taking care of roads in the winter is a top priority," he aided. "All the workers know we depend on them, especially in winter jee and snow. "The public should feel better knowing if it gets bad on weekends, they (road workers) will be out there," McKelvey said. He also pointed out that because of the shortage of money the road trucks can't be expected to be out all the time on weekends. "We expect they (the Road Commission) will have money for overtime next year," McKelvey said. Measures are already underway to plan for winter road maintenance during the 1991-92 winter season, road officials said last week. As a result of the road employees agree­ ment for this winter, county trucks will now be on the roads during overtime hours when there is snowfall of four inches or more or when roads become dangerously slick or some other hazardous conditions develop. "We won't be out for every little snowflake, though," Kineman said. On regular work days, snowplowing oper­ ations will be confined as much as possible to a regular eight-hour day unless Kineman and the road superintendent "feel that it is advantageous to work additional time or a road blocking condition exists." See PLOWING, Page 3 Kiwanis is ‘front ’n center4 at Central Auditorium Out of gratitude for more than 40 years use of Central Auditorium for its periodic travelogues, the Kiwanis Club of Hastings Wednesday handed over a check for $1,400 that will pay for 14 refurbished seats in the center of the front row. Presenting the funds, collected through Individual member donations, is Kiwanis Club President Glenn Hahn, left, while accepting are auditorium renovation co-chairmen, Kim Alderson, Lynn McConnell and Ken Witker. (Banner photo) Local business, industries react War’s effect on Hastings mixed by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Representatives from Hastings banks, businesses and industries have expressed mix­ ed opinions regarding effects of the Persian Gulf War on the local economy. “Our business was down in January, but I can’t say if it is due to the war or the downturn of business in general,” said Monty “Joe" Bennett, the vice president of employee rela­ tions for Hastings Manufacturing. Since the United States acted on the United Nations resolution and took military action to flush Iraq from Kuwait, government economists have said that what was called a significant economic downturn last fall, is ac­ tually a recession. “It’s a tough question," he said. “The economy is done and all the analysts are try­ ing to figure if the cause is the war or the recession in general. While industries withou’ government con­ tracts, such as Hastings Manufacturing, may have noticed a slight drop in sales. Flex Fab reported a rise in government orders. “We have noticed an increase in govern­ ment orders for applications in Saudi," said General Manager Jerry Dyer. "The increase has not been dramatic. We’re having our analysts look at it right now." Flex Fab manufactures vent ducts used in breathing apparatuses for the infantry, air conditioning for living quarters and applica­ tions in military aircraft, tanks and electronic equipment. Dyer said. Retailers also had various opinions about the war’s effect on local trade. Business is down slightly for this time of year, said JC Penney Manager Ken Witker, but he could not say if war is the cause. “Normally we’re slow at this time of year,” he said. “It could be the war, the general weather, the economy of the nation (that is causing the decrease), no one thing is a factor." However, Kmart manager Ron Beachnau reports steady sales. “Our sales each week have been pretty steady and in terms of our district. Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and Holland’s sales are actually up over last year," said Beachnau. While the majority of restauranteurs reported a decline in trade, others said they haven’t noticed any change. “People are being conservative,” said Julie Bodenmuller, the manager of Elias Brothers Big Boy. “We’ve had quite a sales decrease at this store." Meanwhile, McDonald’s restaiaunt owner Al Jarvis said there has been no decrease in his sales. "The war is kind of far away from us." he said. "I don’t think it will affect us." Managers of entertainment businesses in Hastings said they have not been affected by the war. Dean Lambert, the manager of the Hastings Bowl and Sue Rose, the manager of The Movie Cuipost both reported steady sales. The war has little effect on auto sales accor­ ding to representatives from local car dealers. The war has had a positive effect on business according to Blakenstien Pontiac, Oldsmobile. GMC. Inc., General Manager Jack Gorcnendal. “It’s funny I can say that I lost one sale on a large truck due to concern about gas prices in December," he said. "But, in January we’ve had the best new car sales in the history of Blankenstien Pontiac, Oldsmobile, GMC." "December was slow, but January sales were at an all time high,” Gorcnendal said. “I think people who h?Id off due to economic concerns in December bought in January." Steve Wibom, the manager of Hastings Chrysler, Plymouth Dodge, agrees that the war has not had a great impact on local spen­ ding habits. "I think what appears to be a pretty positive war effort, minimizes the effects it could have had (on spending),” he said. “What effects the car business is weather. When it is sunny and warm, people will come in." "I don’t think the war has not had a major impact on business.” Wibom said. Aletha Titus, the loan administrator of Hastings City Bank, said business has decreased but attributes it to the time of year, when loan applications are typically low. Todd Harding, the president of Hastings Savings and Loan, said the impact of the war has been two-fold. “From the macro point of view, the downntm in the economy has caused a decieasc in interest rates." he said. "From the micro point of view. Hastings Savings and Loan hasn’t experienced a significant downturn; the lower interest rates have actual­ ly causal a slight increase (in loan applications)." �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 7, 1991 Ferency says America will win the war, but lose the peace by David T. Young Editor Many Americans are caught up in the fever of war in the Middle East, but there are some at home who take a dim view of what has happened and what it will mean. One such spokesman against the war with Iraq is Zolton Ferency, professor of criminal justice at Michigan State University and former state Democratic Party chairman, who was guest speaker Friday at the monthly "Lunch and Learn" session in Hastings. Ferency said he opposes why the U.S. is fighting the war and what will happen in its aftermath. He asked, "What are we going to gain from all this killing and destruction?' He suggested that first it will be the re­ moval of Iraq from Kuwait and the return of a monarch with his "40 wives and 70 children." Second, a U.S. victory will make the re­ gion safe for a million and a half slave labor­ ers to return to work. Third, he said, it will allow societies to continue to practice sexist customs such as forbidding women to drive cars and swim publicly in mixed company. Ferency said he doesn't want anyone to think he is not supporting the troops. "One of the facts of life in war is we have young men and women exposed to consider­ able danger," he said. "They're not there by choice, they are carrying out military com­ mands. "I have no quarrel with the troops, but I think the best thing to do is to bring them home and stop the shooting." Ferency said President George Bush placed the American people in a difficult situation before the conflict began. After Saddam News Briefs Dance to benefit ambulance The Nashville Ambulance Annual Benefit Dance is scheduled for 8 p.m, to 1 a.m. Saturday at the Nashville VFW Hall, 304 S. State St. Music will be provided by Kyle Christopher and there will be door prizes and a 50-50 drawing. Cost will be $3 single and $5 per couple. Proceeds will be used to buy a glucometer. Kalamazoo Singers to perform Sunday The Kalamazoo Singers will present a concert focusing on popular American songs at 4 p.m. Sunday at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. The 36-voice choir, under the direc tion of Thomas R. Kasdorf, will perform music by Irving Berlin, George Ger­ shwin and Leonard Bernstein. An informal reception will be held afterward at the church, which is located at 209 W. Green St. A freewill offering will be taken. The program is the latest in the church’s MVSICA Performing Artist Series of concerts. Fishing contest changes made Fishing for pike and muskie will not be allowed during the Charlton Park Ice Fishing Festival Feb. 16, but other fish categories of walleye, panfish, perch ands crapie will have the green light. Because Thomapple Lake, where the park is located, is considered a manage­ ment lake by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the season for pike and muskie has closed, said a spokesperson from the park. Donkey basketball game is Monday A Buckeye Donkey Basketball Show will be at the Hastings Middle School at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11. The opposing teams will be the Hastings High School teachers and the middle school teachers. Real live donkeys will be used for the show. Tickets are available from Student Council representatives from both the high school and middle school and at the door. Dinner-dance is Saturday An evening of jazz, dinner and danc­ ing is planned for 6 p.m. Saturday at Lakewood High School. The Lakewood High School jazz band will play, as will Les Jazz. Tickets are S5 apiece. For more infor­ mation. call 374-8868. Hussein and Iraq invaded Kuwait, Bush sent troops to Saudi Arabia. Then came blockades and economic sanctions. Then, two days after the November elections, he sent another 200,000 troops to prepare for an offensive operation. Then came the United Nations res­ olution backing the U.S. to use "any means necessary" to remove Iraq from Kuwait "We were pushing for authority to use force and we were looking for a date to use force," he said. The Jan. 15 deadline for Hussein to get out of Kuwait was a compromise. The U.S. wanted it to be Jan. 1, but others in the U.N. wanted it to be Jan. 31. Ferency said that after the Jan. 15 deadline passed, "It (the war) went pretty much on schedule." Ferency said Bush put 500,000 troops in place and then asked the American people to "support them. "We're supposed to keep our mouths shut and line up behind it (the decision to go to war)," he said. He said Bush before the war was "a politi­ cal leader acting on his own without consultation... We can't bring ourselves to say 'you made a mistake,' not with 500,000 troops in the Middle East, we can't abandon them." The objectives of the war thus far, he said, have been to destroy Iraq's ability to wage war, and to make it a brief affair. He said the goal is to "destroy the willing­ ness of the Iraqi people to continue the con­ flict" But that may not translate into a short war, he said. "We don't know how many men, women and children are being killed," Ferency said. County residents Citizens’ nominees Three Barry County residents are among the 17 senior citizens from West Michigan who have been nominated for the 1990 Concerned Citizens awards. Among the nominees are Otis and Mary Hermenitt of Delton and Elizabeth Palmer of Middleville. The awards, sponsored by the Citizens Insurance Company, are given annually to recognize senior citizens who have made outstanding contributions to their communities. A panel of judges mgde up .of local senior citpxjTS advocates, and Citizens Insurance agencts will select the winners in each of Michigan’s six regions. The six winners each will receive a cash award and a personalized wall clock. A $250 donation also will be made to the community organization of the winner’s choice. A Concerned Citizen of the Year will be selected from the six regional win­ ners. That person will receive an all­ expense paid vacation for two to Hawaii or a comparable destination. Blood pressure tests available Blood pressure checks are available free of charge to senior citizens in Hastings and Woodland through the Barry County Commission on Aging. The checks are held at the COA head­ quarters in Hastings from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. the first Friday of each month and at the Woodland Eagles Hall from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the last Friday of each month. Anyone at least 60 years of age and their spouses are eligible for the free screenings. The programs are sanctioned by the American Red Cross. Checks are con­ ducted by registered nurses Joyce Weinbrecht and Doris Greenfield. ‘Desert Storm’ T-shirts on sale T-shirts that say "I Support Desert Storm” and “I Support Desert Shield” now are on sale at the American Legion Post No. 45 in Hastings. Post Commander Art Cook said pro­ ceeds from the sales will go to the troops serving in the war in the Persian Gulf. For example, they will be used to valen­ tines fort the troops to send home. The Legion Post is located at 325 S. Church St. For more information, call 945-4973. "History will tell us that, our government won't tell us that. "I know the date this war's going to end," he said. "It's the day the Iraqi troops decide they don't want to fight for Saddam Hussein any more, not before." He even questioned whether the objective can be met if Saddam Hussein is killed. "It won't make any difference," he said. "The party will still be there. We must de­ stroy the government of Iraq and put some­ thing else in its place. We tried that in Panama and we're still there because they can t run the government without us." Ferency said there should be no question about who will win the war militarily. But he said he isn't sure about who will win the peace. "I believe it's already over," he said. "Everybody knew we could win the war mili­ tarily, but we've lost the political war. Islam will never forgive us, we are the 'Great Satan.'" Ferency suggested that the "new world order" that is supposed to result from winning the war may not be to our liking. America easily is the greatest military power in the world, but the future could see the U.S. as world policeman, begging Japan and Germany for money to wage wars. "If we judge a nation by its might, we are a great power," he said. "B it if we judge a na­ tion by quality of lite, we're in bad shape." Speaking of many problems the U.S. has at home that are unattended, he said, "Unless we do a reversal, we'll become a military so­ ciety and we'll be dedicated to that as a nation. "If it comes to be that the U.S. role is to guarantee security in the world, we will be warring against the Third World." Because the U.S. has a powerful arsenal of nuclear weapons, he said Third World nations are likely to develop nasty things like chemical weapons. "In response to our nuclear threat, they have developed a chemical threat, that's the best they can do. It's not terrorism, it's a counter attack." Ferency said concentration on the war abroad and neglect of problems at home could be devastating to America's future. "Every billion dollars we spend on this war is a billion we could spend on exploring al­ ternative fuel sources." He said that if the U.S. had an energy pol­ icy, perhaps it could avoid fighting wars like the one against Iraq. He said Germany and Japan are doing a much better job of conserving energy than America. When asked about the need to stop Saddam Hussein's "naked aggression" against Kuwait, he said the domino effect theory doesn’t hold much water. He said Hussein won't expand Zolton Ferency criticized the decisions and policies that the U.S. into the Persian Gulf war with Iraq and he called for action to bring the troops home. into Iran, a country he fought for eight years in futility, and he can’t go into Turkey. There is question whether he could have gone into Saudi Arabia, as the U.S. feared last August He also said that Israel, which like Kuwait was a nation created by the U.S. after World War II, annexed the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, like Iraq annexed Kuwait, but nothing was done about those developments. Ferency said the Middle East has been the site of many conflicts over many centuries and it is doubtful the U.S. c^n end such long­ time hostilities with its involvement "The only ones who are going to resolve Arab differences are the Arabs themselves," be said. When asked what can be done to stop the war while it seems America is caught up in patriotic fervor, he noted that polls say 79 percent of the people here supposedly support the effort He said, "I don’t know where these figures come from, I don’t see that kind of support for the war." •■ -.p ■ v He suggested that many people are lieing to pollsters because they feel opposing the war is letting down the troops. He urged the public to meet, discuss, write and argue the issues. "I might be wrong, but I don't think I'm wrong," he said. "They're not going to shut me up. They're not going to call me unpatri­ otic." Ferency was asked about the concept of giving in, or appeasement, much like British prime minister Neville Chamberlain did with Adolf Hitler at the Munich Conference in 1938. He answered that Chamberlain's actions have been misunderstood by many over the years and that times change. "Years ago we used to say 'you can't trust the Russians,"' he said. "We don't say that any more, in fact now we loan them money." Returning to the concept that the U.S. now is neglecting its needs at heme, he said the war will mean postponement of time, money and resources to help the poor, rebuild the in­ frastructure, and deal with critical domestic is­ sues such as housing, drugs and education. "I'm concerned about the attitude that causes us to spend that money without protest when you can look around you and see what needs to be done," he said. The First Friday Lunch and Learn sessions are sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Party and held at Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Those who want to express their opinions about the war to their Senator or Congressman may call the UJ. Capitol 1­ (202) 224-3121. Planning Commission hears outline for office and housing complex J-Ad Graphics News Service A proposed 82-acrc development near Hanover Street was the major focus of the Hastings Planning Commission Monday night. Truman Dollar, of Alpha Properties Investment Group of Grand Rapids, outlined plans for the most ambitious housing and of­ fice complex in the city. Dollar said there are five elements in plans for the site, including: • The southern area of the site that will be used for 192 apartment units. • An area for 15 duplex lots with 30 units. • Two 15,000- to 16,000-square-foot office buildings, in addition to the professional building now nearly complete and scheduled for opening later this month. • A mobile home park for 186 units in the northeast section. The park would include a 1,600-square-foot community building with a swimming pool. • About 35,000 square feet of commercial property facing Hanover Street The project also would include a boulevard that would run between Hanover Street and Starr School Road. This street later would dedicated to the city. All utilities would be located underground. Dollar termed the meeting Monday with the Planning Commission "informal" and he believes progress is being made. "Everything is right on schedule," Dollar said. I don't see any problems at this point They (the Planning Commission) have been reasonable." He said he believes his firm and city offi­ cials already seem to have a sound working relationship. "I would say that the Planning Commission has showed an incredible amount of maturity and cooperation, they've been reasonable," he said. "We know we don't have carte blanche freedom to do just what we want. "The city has made it clear that we are to abide by the ordinances." The development will pose a test for the city's new ordinance governing mobile home parks and one that sets guidelines for planned unit developments (PUDs). Dollar and Alpha Properties originally was prepared to ask for five zoning changes to ac­ commodate the development, but they were told by city consultant Williams and Works that it would be better to take 75 of the 82 acres under a PUD. City officials reasoned that they would have more control with a PUD. About the mobile home park ordinance just approved by the City Council Jan. 28, Dollar said, "It's a very good ordinance, it's stiff enough to protect the city." He noted that the state also gave its ap­ proval to the new measure. Though no decisions were made at Monday's session. Dollar said Alpha Properties will work with Fire Chief Roger Caris, Police Chief Jerry Sarver and Director of Public Services Mike Klovunich on the road that will be constructed at the site. He said the plans must "be sure we don't create any public hazards." The road is expected to create sufficient ingress and egress for residents and tenants Dollar said that one of the biggest reasons his firm is interested in developing the prop­ erty is the need for more housing in Hastings. "There is no question that is one of the motivating factors," he said. The cost of the project at this point is es­ timated at $10 million, but that figure could go higher. Another informal meeting between Alpha Properties and the Planning Commission is scheduled for March 4. A public hearing on the proposed development tentatively has been set for the first Monday in April. "It takes time and study," Dollar said. "We’re having a meaningful exchange of ideas and we're getting direction. We want to be good citizens and stewards for the city of Hastings." Prairieville fire chief to leave post TK to update school policies The Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education has agreed to contract with the Michigan Association of School Boards to update the district's policies. School officials said current policies are outdated and need revisions so they can better withstand potential legal challenges. The MASB's policy customization service will provide a complete set of governing rules for the schools at a cost of $6,500. J-Ad Graphics News Service Ralph Earl is leaving his post as chief of the Pine Lake Fire Department to become chief of the Northport Fire Department in Leelanau County. Eat I, who served with the department for 10 years, the last five as chief, announced his decision to firefighters at their annual meeting Jan. 28. Although Earl’s resignation is effective Feb. 9. his formal resignation will be submit­ ted to the Prairieville Township Board, which oversees the fire department, at the board’s regular meeting Feb. 13. Earl's post will remain vacant until that time, according to Township Clerk Janette Emig. "It (chosing a successor) is a decision that will have to be made by the board, it is not a decision one person can make,” she said. Earl has been caught in the cross-fire of a recall election against Township Supervisor Roy Reck, Clerk Janette Emig and Treasurer Darlene Vickery, since he was reappointed to the chiefs position last year. In an advisory vote, the firefighters had selected acting assistant Fire Chief Ray Dunfield as chief. However, the Township Board excercised its right to go against the wishes of the firefighters and reappointed Earl to the position. A recall drive then was started by Dunfield’s son-in-law. James Cary. The recall petitions st’1** J that the board lowered depart­ ment morale and jeapordized public safety by not appointing Dunfield to the chiefs position or reappointing him as assistant. The recall election is scheduled for Feb. 26. However, Earl said the recall has nothing to do with his decision to accept the Northport position. “I’m going from a department with four trucks and 19 personnel to one with two sta­ tions, seven apparatuses and 39 people.” he said. “I’m doubling myself.” Earl also pointed out that Northport offered him a part-time paid position with the possibility of full-time as the department grows. Pine Lake is a volunteer fire department. Earl said he will miss the area, but is look­ ing fotward to his new post. “It will be like leaving a great big family," he said.“But, this is an opportunity to expand, get more education and increase my oppor­ tunities and it just fell into my lap." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 7, 1991 — Page 3 Barry County tries to block drain improvement project by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Though Barry County was overruled in a recent decision to spend nearly $965,000 to clean and upgrade a three-county rural drain, local officials have not retreated from the is­ sue. County Prosecutor Dale Crowley will file a Circuit Court injunction on behalf of the county and Woodland Township to stop the Collier and Mud Creek Intercounty Drain Board's plans to clean, widen, straighten and deepen the ditch, he said. "Barry County as a coroprate entity and numerous of its residents feel aggrieved by the Drain Board's actions," states a resolution adopted by the County Board of Commissioners at a special meeting Monday. The drain improvement project was re­ quested by Eaton County’s Sunfield Township Supervisor Jack Smith to alleviate apparent farm land flooding and was approved by a 2-1 board vote last week, with Eaton and Ionia counties in favor. "It's going to improve the drainage dis­ trict," said Eaton County Drain Commissioner Dale Benjamin. "When you look at where it should be and where it is now, it's going to help because it's going to hold more water." Benjamin said the ditch was last repaired in the mid 1940s. "If it had been rebuilt then, we probably wouldn't need it now," he said. "I think it's long overdue." The court appeal was prompted by protests from residents of Woodland Township who do not want to be assessed for a project they say is not necessary and may even be detrimental due to a higher velocity of water coming downstream from Eaton and Ionia counties. And because work on the 7.82-mile drain is schedvld to stop at Barnum Road, six miles north of its Thornapple Lake outlet, Castleton and Hastings township lake resi­ dents fear they will be overrun with high wa­ ters that already plague their homes after heavy rains. According to Castleton Township Supervisor Justin Cooley, residents on Dull’s Plat near Morgan, Pleasant Shores, Howard Point and Camp Thomapple were flooded four times last year, all after hard showers. "They're doing this ditch with every one of the bridges and farm culverts to be expanded," said Cooley. "They won't hold the water back. It will run just like a river." As part of the upgrading, engineers plan to replace Barry County public bridges at Saddlebag Lake Road, Carlton Center Road, M-66 and Barnum Road and four private crossings at a total cost of $246,350. Woodland Township Supervisor Doug MacKenize said one private crossing leads to four acres of woods and that the property owner does not need a $42,000-foot bridge to reach it. He also claims the crossing owners were not asked by engineers whether they wanted their bridges replaced. He agreed the Saddlebag Lake Road and Barnum Road bridges need attention, but could be fixed without the drain assessments. "I feel we’ve got a good case," said Barry County District 4 Cbmmissioner Orvin Moore. "Mr. Crowley seems to think so, too." According to MacKenzie, who requested the appeal, free holders say a wider, (16 feet at the bottom and 40 feet across the top) and cleaner drain would also dry up wetlands and wash out the roads. "I've talked to almost everyone in Woodland Township who owns property on this drain," MacKenzie told the Board of Commissioners. "Not one is in favor of this project. And since the necessity hearing Jan. 29, I've had numerous calls from people in Sunfield Township who are also opposed to it I don't see any necessity to warrant the cost" If the project proceeds, watershed freehold­ ers could be assessed as much as $48 per acre, depending on the benefit their county’s drain commissioner decides they will get from the improved drain. According to an engineering study, 10,022 acres of Sunfield Township is served by the drain while 4,650 acres in Bany County and 1,975 in Ionia County also contribute water to the drain. Michigan Department of Agriculture Chairman Karl Hausler estimates the bulk of the cost burden, 65 percent, will rest on Eaton County's shoulders, while Barry County’s apportionment may be about 22 percent of the cost and Ionia County will pick up 13 percent of the tab. Of Bany County's share, 10 percent may be assessed to Woodland Township, 15 percent to the county and 75 percent to the freeholders. MacKenzie said he is conviced if allowed to proceed, the cost would swell to over one million dollars because engineers guessed low on bridge replacements. "I think it will be $1.3 million or $1.5 million," said MacKenzie. The board also read a letter of opposition by Barry County Road Commission Manager Jack Kineman, who contended that adverse ef­ fects from the project >vould include faster concentration of water nt Davenport Road "and probably wash out this paved road resulting in expensive repair for Woodland Township and the Road Commission." He added that Bayne Road, a gravel road­ way, is washed cut on the average of one or See DRAIN, Cont. Page 6 Pay panel recommends mayor’s raise at $6,000 The salary of the Hastings mayor will be boosted to $6,000 this year and $7,200 in 1990-91 under recommendations made Wednesday by the Officers Compensation Commission. Pay increases also were approved for the ci­ ty clerk, treasurer, Board of Review and members of the City Council. The mayor had been paid $2,900 annually in the past, but Compensation Commission members were told the position now has ac­ cumulated a number of new responsibilities. Mayor Pro Tem David Jasperse, who stressed that he has no plans to seek the mayor’s office, told the panel he supports a higher salary in an effort to attract more people. “I think the mayor’s position is out of whack with what we’re paying,” he said. Noting that the Compensation Commission seemed to be worried about affordability, he added, “I’m not sure that it's your concern whether the city or the economy can afford it (the raise for the mayor’s post).” The commission once again said it sets salaries based on the position, not on the per­ formance of the current office holder. **I don't disagree that the current mayor (Mary Lou Gray) is doing an outstanding job,” said OCC Member Duane Bower. However, he said that in a study of cities roughly the same size, the mayor’s salary in Hastings is--ia - line with all others extept Utica, where the mayor in 1990 was paid $11,400 with hospitalization benefits. Jasperse repeated his contention that the job now takes much more time than the duties prescribed in the city charter. "Whether you’re Bill Cook, Mary Lou Gray or Don Spencer, the idea is that it takes a significant amount of time," he said. Fellow Council Member Evelyn Brower said she agreed with Jasperse. "If you were to speak to City Hall person­ nel or follow the mayor around, you would see how much work she does,” Brower said. "It’s not too much (to ask), the way Hastings is progressing.” Commission members said they had a pro­ blem with attempting to define the duties of the mayor. "We’re here to discuss elected officers’ salaries, period,” said OCC Member Bob Stanley. "I’m certain that the duties of the mayor have increased, but we are not on solid ground to make a judgment on what the mayor is doing." Not everyone at the Officers Compensation Commission meeting spoke in favor of the mayor’s increase. Councilman Donald-Spencer said, "If you doubled her pay, I would feel slighted that we (council members) get only a $75 raise.” Spencer said he wasn't speaking on his own behalf, but for hard-working council members such as William Cusack, who is chairman of the Finance Committee, a job that takes a lot of time. "I’m not here on a soapbox to get myself a raise," Spencer said. “If we’re only getting 10 percent raises, maybe the mayor should only get that much. If you’re going to raise the mayor’s salary, you should compensate the council equally.” The vote to raise the mayor’s pay to $6,000 in 1990-91 and $7,200 was 4-0, with Carl Schoessewl absent because he had to leave to attend another meeting. Raises for council members are recom­ mended to go up from $1,200 to $1,300 in 1990-91 and to $1,400 in the 1991-92 fiscal year. "I'm not here on a soapbox to get myselt a raise. I we’re only getting 10 percent raises, maybe the mayor should only get that much. Ifyou 're going to raise the mayor's salary, you should compen­ sate the council equally." Don Spencer, Councilman Increases for the clerk have been suggested at 6 percent this year and 5 percent the next, making the levels $35,510 in 1990-91 and $37,285.50 in 1991-92. The treasurer’s pay would be increased by 6.5 percent this year to $25,543 and by 5 per­ cent next year to $26,725.65. Members of the Board of Review, under OCC recommendations, would get $70 a day this year and $75 a day in the fiscal year 1991- 92. It was the third meeting this year of the Of­ ficers Compensation Commission. The panel members earlier had recommended salary in­ creases for one year, but later learned it could do that, according to regulations in the charter. They were told that they must meet every two years and set salaries for two years. The OCC’s recommendations for elected officers’ salaries now will go before the City Council, which will accept them or vote them down. Band members earn top ratings Several membe^of the Hastings High School band were given Division I ratings at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association Solo and Ensemble Regional Festival last weekend at Calvin College. The band members competed in 14 events and divisions. They are now eligible to compete In the state Solo and Ensemble Festival March 23 at Western Michigan University. Pictured are ensemble players: (front row, from left) Holly Forbes, Dan Goodman, Dan Styf, Bobbi Jo Nelson, Karrie McCarty, (second row) Chris Hammond, Joe Bender, Aubrey Mason, David Andrus, Ben Pillars, Kathy Vos, (third row) Brad Bruce, Luke Haywood, Lee Ossenhelmen Toni Martinez, Michelle Beckler and David Solmes. Three Triad channels back after shutdown by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer TRIAD cable television customers should begin receiving Channels 14, 15 and 16 to­ day following last week's shutdown by the Federal Communications Commission. The FCC ordered TRIAD to cease broad­ casting the Disney Channel, a movie channel and ESPN on Jan. 29 because excess cable radiation leaking from the system posed a danger to aircraft radio communication in the area. TRIAD officials would not comment on the matter Wednesday. But FCC officials based in Allegan said that TRIAD officials expected to have the channels operating prop­ erly by today. Following a routine two-day inspection of TRIAD’S 25 miles of overhead lines and six miles of underground cable, the FCC ordered the company to stop broadcasting channels 14, 15 and 16, according to FCC field engi­ neer Michael Rhine. "During the inspection, the cable system was found to have numerous leaks in excess of the commission's signal leakage standard," Rhine said. "Such high levels of radiation endangers the functioning of radio navigation services and other safety services." The three cable channels broadcast in the 108-137 MHz. and 225-400 MHz. frequency bands, which also are used by airplane radio communication. Normally, cable TV signals are closed, but if they leak into the atmo­ sphere, they can disrupt radio communica­ tions of airplanes flying in the area. According to FCC guidelines, cable lines cannot radiate more than 20 microvolts per meter at a distance of 10 feet away. Higher levels of radiation can reach airplanes flying overhead. "The cable system is supposed to be a tight system, nothing is supposed to leak out," Rhine said. "Any airplane flying over­ head could have the movie channel" TRIAD President C.Wayne Wright did not return a phone call Wednesday. A TRIAD employee refused to discuss the shutdown withareporter. "If you were a customer, there would be a difference," the employee said. "When people call, we tell them what the problem is and when it will be fixed." TRIAD employees conducted a test of the equipment Monday under the direction of the FCC. The test results were expected to show the system was operating within FCC guide­ lines, Rhine said. Hastings city attorney James Fisher said the city's contract with TRIAD does not specify if customers are entitled to a refund for the days the channels were not function­ ing. But Fisher said he believes subscribers should be compensated for the days without service. "A a general rule, if you are paying for something and not getting your service, you are entitled to some kind of compensation. TRIAD still faces the possibility of being fined up to $100,000 for the violation, ac­ cording to Rhine. "The cable bureau in Washington will look at the information we provide and make a de­ cision," he said. Better maintenance likely would have pre­ vented the shutdown, Rhine said. "The system was probably poorly main­ tained," he said. "The system did not meet FCC criteria. The majority of systems do comply." Division I soloists are (front row, from left) Jenny Bender, Christy Spindler, Tera Willard, Jill Brighton, Michelle Zurface, Joanne Barch, Emily Allyn (back row) Derek Becker, Tom Wlswell, Austin Zurface, Matt Haywood, Stacey Trumbull and Kym Langford. PLOWING...cont. from page 1 In the wake of the policy change, Mix, a Hastings resident, has decided to call off his petition drive, which sought to remove the Road Commission from office. Mix had al­ leged that the limited snow removal policy endangered public safety. However, Mix said Monday that he plans to continue a separate petition effort to have Road Commission members elected rather than appointed, as they are now. He said he planned to turn petitions in to the County Board by the end of summer. Citizens should "keep watch and stay in­ volved so it doesn't have to happen again," he said. The public "should take a little more active role and find out everything. "The credit really goes to the employees," Mix said of the policy change. "I hope peo­ ple don't forget the employees," who he be­ lieves have taken undeserved flack. "The Employee Association members had never been approached (to work for comp time) up to Thursday night," he said. "The employees took the ball from there and took it to the Road Commission." A spokesman from the road employees' group said public safety was the key consid­ eration for agreeing to add the temporary addendum, providing for time off for over­ time work, in its three-year contract. Employees have children who ride the school buses anc loved ones who drive on winter roads, one worker pointed out. "We (employees) feel we’ve been unfairly criticized and we would hope that this would help heal the problem up," the spokesman said. The Road Commission had announced last summer that it could not afford the expenses of winter maintenance because of dwindling revenues, inflation and mandated expenses. County voters in August and November rejected the panel's request for a 1/2-mill tax increase to pay for overtime plowing and other weather-related maintenance. Several days before the petition to remove road commissioners was called off, a spokesman for the Road Employees Association had said he felt removal was not justified. "We (employees) feel we have a good working relationship with the road commis­ sioners, the engineer/manager and the super­ visor. We try to work as a team," the spokesman said. "I kinda feel these guys have bent over backwards for public safety and the safety and well being of the public. I sincerely hope that come summer time and they hit a bump in the dirt road they don't turn around and forget all about us and say 'those no good county workers - look at those hoses in the road," the spokesman said. Kineman also stressed that the workers will have to take any comp time they accu­ mulate before May 1 "because we've got too much work after that. For every hour of overtime worked, em­ ployees will be given 1 1/2 hours off. Not more than 160 hours of overtime can be ac­ cumulated before the deadline. "With the guys off, there may be some mud holes out there or some pot holes that aren't patched because we don't have anybody here to do it and I hope we don't get criticized for that There might not be any (overtime hours) built up, but we could get quite a bit of snow (yet) and they might be off for a week or so...but apparent y everybody thinks the snow is more important so we'll see," Kineman said. Kineman also said he feels the drivers and road officials have been the subject of unjust criticism. "You get criticized for high blading ard there's a lot of things the public doesn’t un­ derstand," he said. Larger counties have or e man for every 30 miles of roads whereas Barry has one man for 50 miles. In the event of heavy, blowing snows with three to four feet drifts blocking all roads that would require the full crew to work overtime including weekends, the Road Commission will pay for the overtime, according to the addendum. Last week officials said they would use $35,000 from its equipment fund to pay for such an expense if it were absolutely necessary. Lenz, Kineman and some of the workers also said several letters to the editor in the Banner were off-base in criticism of worker performance. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 7, 1991 lieuimiiil Road employees9gesture should not be forgotten The public relations beating that the Barry County Road Commission has been taking this winter finally should laid to rest With the announcement last week that the roads will be plowed any time there is a definite need, the controversy has met a welcome death. The employees of the Road Commission are to be commended for their unselfish proposal to plow roads during overtime hours in exchange for "comp time" later. This means that if a storm drops ice or at least four inches of snow on Barry County roads, the situation will be dealt with in the usual prompt and professional manner we have been accustomed to. Until the workers came forward, the county was faced with the continued prospect that roads would not be cleared on weekends or week nights because of a lack of funds and the defeat of two millage requests last year. There is no question that the public's outrage had something to do with the change in the "no-plow" policy. And there is no question that the employees have shown sensitivity to the public’s wishes. After all, it is likely that some of their children have to ride school buses on those roads, too. . Though there appears to be a happy ending to a controversial story, motorists must now be aware that the funding shortage still exists and that the Road Commission this spring and summer may not be able to take care of such things as potholes as well as in the past The public has said it is more important to clear snowy and icy roads. So now that the priorities have changed, as we have requested, let's not forget this gesture when balmier weather arrives. Let’s remember to praise the Road Commission employees for the courage and wisdom to "do the right thing." Letters ,7i . . .. ...----------- „ .- r : '/• fry Hussein left no other choice but war To the Editor. This letter is in response to Justine McLean’s "Letter to the Editor” of Jan. 31. Personally I find her letter not only highly inflammatory, but also full of errors. She is not “telling it like it is,” as far as I can see. Maybe she should check her facts. President Bush and his military aides did not want war. No one wanted war. In fact, since August he tried various means to avoid war. He tried on numerous occasions to set up meetings with Saddam Hussein, who found each not to his liking - until three days before the deadline given him. Should we give him more time to build underground shelters for his missiles, airplanes and tanks? Wake up! The man had no intention of letting this end by peaceful means! A tyrant took over a country, committing acts of barbarism against an innocent! people. They didn’t invite him in. Furthermore, this man, by his own words states he intends "to conquer the Arab nations and unite them under my command.” Do you think he'll.ask permission first? Yes we could turn our heads while he takes Kuwait, but how long should we continue to ignore it? When should we say “enough?” After he has conquered the Arab world? After he has 50 percent of the worlds’ oil supply? (Hastings Banner) Devoted to the Interests of Barry County since 1856 published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President Stephen Jacobs Treasurer After he has ordered the rape and slaughter of more innocent people? Maybe we should wait to see just how far he will follow in the footsteps of his proclaimed hero - Hitler! Granted, President Bush does not have sons in the Gulf. I do believe him when he says be feels the death of everyone of our troops. I’m sure many congressmen have sons or grandsons there. I have a nephew serving there. Does she have anyone? I am doing all I can to support our troops. I’m writing letters to troops, sending needed items and letting them know the citizens of America support them. I’m writing against people like her who would degrade and demoralize the job they have to do. Before Nostradamus, the Bible predicted Armeggedon. Does that give the greatest free country in the world the right to hide its head like an ostrich and let a man who considers himself “God’s right hand” commit acts of terrorism under the guise of a Holy War? The United Nations Coalition, President Bush and our troops will have my full support until Kuwait is free again. Saddam Hussein left us no choice! . Janice Morgan Hasttings "MOMMY,WHEN WILL THIS TV SHOW BE OVER?" Recall reflects ‘tip of the iceburg’ To the Editor In the recent past, there have been many ar­ ticles and letters published about the recall of the Prairieville Township Supervisor, Clerk and Treasurer. Personal opinion is a wonderful God-given right in this country. However, one’s personal opinion should be based on accurate and com­ plete facts. Let me shed some light: The recall effort is based on the disagree­ ment between the Township Board and the Pine Lake Fire Department regarding Ray Dunfield’s non-appointment to Fire Chief, even though the majority of the department elected him. He is now in a complete non­ officer position of firefighter. This is a well publicized fact. But this idea was used to base the recall on, only for simplicity in passing the clarity hearing. The vast majority of us do not want to do away with the Southwestern Barry County Sewer District. We would like a say in how our tax dollars are spent, s well as in what type of system. There is at least one other system I know of, at approximately the same cost, with fewer moving parts, that removes not only liquids, but solids as well. This system would have far less maintenance costs, as well as fewer biMaches. It is my understanding there are state funds available, at between 2 and 5 percent, to finance this plan. The Prairieville Township Beard would not even consider this possibili­ ty, instead they would rather have us pay 8U percent over 20 years. The 1991 annual budget was voted down by a popular vote at the anual meeting by the citizens of this township. The board would not allow us to go line by line through the budget, as is our right, to attempt to come to an agree­ ment. They then waited for everyone to leave the hall; and adopted a budget to their liking, without even an ounce of consideration to the public and their feelings. As you can see, there is more than just a disagreement between the Fire Department and the Prairieville Township Board when considering the recall. This is just the tip of the iceberg. In the interest of fair play and a Democratic solution, we have, on numerous occasions, approached the board and attempted to resolve our differences. We have met with a brick wall and our opinions are not even con­ sidered. This has left us with no other choice but to recall the top three officials of the board. The township supervisor, clerk and treasurer positions are part-time, which carry full health benefits, as well as a pension plan. All that must be done to defray the cost of the special election is for the new members of the board to do away with these self-serving expenses. Public Opinion; The Township Board has strongly sug­ gested that the Pine Lake Fire Department be closed down. The only conclusion I could draw was that this" was yet another vain at­ tempt at getting back at the fire department for past differences. This in effect, would do nothing more than seriously jeopardize public life and property. As you can see, it’s only the "tip of the iceberg.” You would probably be amazed at how your hard-earned tax dollars are spent. Most issues come back to one thing — that we the people of Prairieville Township have no opinion tlxat is considered by our local elected officials. I thought the township of­ ficials were to represent “We the people.” Some people out here have good ideas and opinions, at least worth listening to and considering. Vote “yes’ - on the recall Feb. 26. Sincerely, W.M. Russon Delton Triad office workers not the problem To the Editor: I aft! WritifQf’in response to the remarks made by Triad in its letter to the community. I fee) the falsehoods contained therein need to be put in the proper perspective. I was employed at Triad for just over a year, and in that time conditions did not im­ prove from the day I started. The technical problems have always been there, and it is an insult to the intelligence of this entire town to ask you all to believe that a secretary can have control over the sophisticated equipment necessary to run an entire cable company. During my time at Triad, the Hastings of­ fice personnel tried in vain to improve cable conditions by repeatedly petitioning the ex­ ecutives in Marshall for equipment, supplies and technicians needed in order to better serve the community. Unfortunately for you all, our requests fell on deaf ears. It is my understanding that this has been an ongoing problem for many years, and I find it appalling that a supposedly upstanding com­ pany and pillar of the community would stoop to blaming their irresponsibility on their office workers. Like so many others in Hastings, I am look­ ing forward to the day when we will have a cable company that actually cares for the peo­ ple who keep it in business, instead of looking for a scapegoat, and is willing to admit its own mistakes. Maureen Grairtt Hastings AAUW program on schools worthwhile To the Editor The public is invited to hear Barry County school superintendents discuss the educational needs they consider most critical in their respective districts - Hastings, Maple Valley, Thornappie-Kellogg, Delton-Kellogg, Lakewood, and the Barry Intermediate School. Their explanations will constitute the pro­ gram at an open meeting of the Hastings Branch of the American Association of University Women, Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 7 P-m^in Media Center, Hastings High Refreshment:; will be served, following the discussion. The program committee hopes that many who really care about the education of young people will attend. Elizabeth Underwood, Member of A.A.U.W. Hastings Can the Pistons ‘threepeaf without Capt. Isiah Thomas? The Detroit Pistons recently lost tne services of their captain, Isiah Thomas, until the playoffs. Can they win their third straight NBA championship without him? John Jacobs Vice President Frederic Jacobs Secretary Newsroom David T. Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Todd Tubergen (Sports Editor) Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Sue Hinckley Sandra Ponsetto Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m. ■ 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. - noon. Larry Seymour (Sales Manager) Jerry Johnson Denise Howell Phyllis Bowers Subscription Rates: $13 per year in Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) Dennis Evans, Hastings: Pat Kirchner, Grand Rapids Nick Kooiker, Hudsonville Reese Jones, Orangeville Robert Shumway, Hastings A.D. Sinclair, Hastings “I think they can do it. Isiah is good, but they’ve won as a team the past couple of years.” “I don’t think so. There are too many other good teams this season.” ‘‘I don’t even think they’re going to win the East, even if they did have Thomas ail year.” “Yeah, I think they will. It will be tight. Without (Thomas) they don’t seem to have it together.” “Possibly, but I doubt it. They will have to work together as a team if they’re going to do it. “I really don’t care. Basketbail is not par­ ticularly my favorite sport. I like baseball.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 7, 1991 — Page 5 Road Commission problems span long time To the Editor: 1 would like to comment on the flack that the Barry County Road Commission is receiv­ ing in regard to their winter snow removal hours. First, this problem did not start yesterday. About 1978, the year I was appointed to the Barry County tax allocation board, under Ar­ ticle 9, Section 6, the townships had turned in budgets, with road work listed as a needed ex­ penditure. I was charged with requesting one mill for this and it was to be turned over to the Road Commission to maintain the county roads, .5 mill from the county and .5 mill from the schools, as their school buses were the ones using the roads. Needless to say, the county was in bad fiscal shape, as it was Sl,886-plus over budget. This was true, but they had over $500,000 in their contingency fund and a budget of over $1 million. Those who were representatives at large were too naive to understand what was going on, and the school officials seemed to be uninvolved (it pays at times’). Then the Barry County Supervisors Association circulated petitions under MCL 211.205b to increase the 15-mill limitation by one mill for county road maintenance. The county clerk would not accept the petitions because they were not notarized. We could not find any law where ’petitions needed notarization. It was thus that we did not get a referendum. The county commissioners are always magnanimous in the amount they give the townships to match. In the last 12 years the townships have given the county road com­ mission roughly $3,171,140, or $264,261 a New funeral home will be an asset To the Editor: We are writing in response to Ms. James' (Jan. 31) remarks about needing a new and bigger Wren Funeral Home, and in support of Mr. Wren’s decision. No one would ever want to have to use a funeral home, but there comes a time io everyone’s life when we have to face this pro­ spect. It seems quite obvious to us that Ms. James has never been to Wren’s during a large funeral, when there has been standing room only, and yes sometimes there is a need to have four funerals going at the same time. Can you imagine the scheduling problems Mr. Wren must deal with at times? Ail one has to do is look at the obituary section in the paper each week. Just because the funeral home is larger doesn’t mean that you get any less personal service. Most of us who have dealt with Mr. Wren at one time or another can attest to this, and I’m sure this will not change because he has moved to a larger building. As for the location and additional expenses. the parking will be a lot nicer, and it certainly can’t be any worse than the state trucks com­ ing and going on that comer. As for the additional expense, I’m sorry to say that everything goes up in price eventual­ ly, and even tough it’s a funeral home, it has to make money to pay its bills. Besides, Mr. Wrens services aren’t free, he has to make a living also. We are sorry Ms. James feels this way, but it is a free enterprise system. That’s why we live in America, and that is why we support Mr. Wren. Charles B. Converse Nancy Stonehouse Theresa A. Rash Lila Helbrigel Sara Burghdoff Kay Rowley Sheri Klotz Kame Thomason Kathy Weyerman Hastings Road employees should stand tall To the Editor: Let’s give credit where it’s due! The employees of the Barry County Road Com­ mission have made a big sacrifice by working comp time instead of overtime in order to help us all! By doing this, they have sacrificed the extra money that they would have earned to help their families! They did it for you!! Don’t ever forget that! What the truck drivers, the equipment operators and the mechanics do, if they are allowed, is to fne and should be to you as im­ portant as police protection and fire and am­ bulance service! Without their willingness to work comp time when we have bad weather, you would have none of the above! As soon as they found out they could work comp time, they overwhemingly and unselfishly moved to do so! Please give them your thanks, a card, a letter, and send it to Barry County Road Com­ mission Employee’s Association, 1845 Gun Lake Road, Hastings, Mich. 49058. And don’t forget to apologize for some of our misguided individuals who think the past snowplowing policy was their fault, while it was not, they can only do what the Road Commission tells them to! We should all try to be as thankful as we can because if you think about it, how many groups of employees do you know that would have done this? They should be proud to be so unselfish. 1 know that I am glad that they are and so are all the people who worked with me this past month. Barry County road employees, you deserve to stand tall! Frank Mix Hastings We’ll have to pay for the recall Prairieville Township Residents: As we think of the recall election facing us Feb. 26, we become upset. We begin to see similarities to the war in the Persian Gulf. In the war we have Saddam Hussein causing the rest of the world to pay for his belligerent ideas and actions. In our township there are a few people trying to undo what many have spent years accomplishing. We, as taxpayers, will pay for these peo­ ple’s ideas and actions. Our Township Board’s actions and decisions over the years have made us one of the best organized townships in the county. With our elected of­ ficials and the help of volunteers, our township is a leader to others in organization and accomplishment. Now, as township residents, we are being forced to sacrifice, yes sacrifice, our time to go to the polls and defeat the recall effort! This we must do! If we let the recall effort succeed, we will pay with tax dollars for years to come. We totally agree with the Banner editorial on this subject. If the people pushing this recall effort have something to offer, let them lay it on the line by running for office in our next general election. Tom Guthrie Nancy Guthrie Delton Too much worry over funeral home To the Editor: Golly, I can remember when Charl.e Leonard, Charlie Annabel and Dan Walldorff had three funeral homes in a nice, compact, congested, four-block area in the center of town, and they left Woodland Avenue free for state garage equipment. In a free society, the low bidder usually gets the sale for equal quality service. I think that Debra James (letter writer in Jan. 31 Banner) worries unnecessarily, but perhaps she should become piore involved in city planning. If I were still in Hastings, I would vote for her. I continue to be far more personally con­ cerned with the roulette at the Green and Hanover intersection. Larry Moore Grand Rapids Honk, if you like road employees To the Editor: I wish to applaud the Barry County road workers for initiating the settlement to get the roads plowed and maintained for the rest of the winter, no matter what day it is. I have always given the drivers a wave when I am outside, and they go by with the plows and always wave back. Let's everybody give them and a horn honk in appreciation of their fine work. Donald Truman Hastings Road workers’ help appreciated To the Editor: We would like to express our appreciation to the employees at the Barry County Road Commission for their help in solving the snow plowing problem for the remainder of this winter. Also, we appreciate Frank Mix, who started everyone looking for a solution. It’s our understanding that the Barry Coun­ ty Board of Commissioners have the authority to mate the Road Commisr ion members be elected rather than appointed. We would like to see this change made. It might create mure harmony between the Road Commission and ' ounty residents. Bill and Irene Lake Hastings year, dividing the total by 12. Ask the county what they gave during the same 12 years. When you see what the supervisors were seeing and the county commissioners and the school hierarchy did not, regardless of the flags of warning that were thrown out, all that we did to alert them was in vain. Now they cry and point their fingers. All I can see is that the Road Commission needs a band and a football team so they can say they are going to curtail those items to get the millage needed. Wayne C. Miller, Hastings Enough of negatives on plowing roads To the Editor: On Jan. 29, Channel 8 News aired a report on the Barry County Road Commission For many weeks we have heard and read a lot of negative comments about the Barry County Road Commission not getting the roads plowed or doing a poor job of it when it did get done. When the Road Commission asked for a half-mill increase to maintain winter overtime hours, the people voted it down. The Road Commission placed a snow blade at the fairgrounds with a request for the millage in­ crease painted on it. This cost taxpayers nothing. Court action was then threatened by upstanding, out-of-work, law abiding citizens who apparently have nothing better to do than stir up trouble. We have traveled these country roads on a regular basis and yes, there have been times on weekends when the roads needed to be cleaned. With careful driving, however, the roads were passable. Instead of all this negative criticism, get on the stick and start action to get a millage pro­ posal up and passed. Support your road com­ missioners and township supervisors. If as much effort was put into this as has been in talking about it, there wouldn’t be a problem. Everyone would have night and weekend winter road maintenance. We wonder if the people who do all the criticizing would trade places with the com­ missioners and be able to do half the job they have done and for so little praise. Would they be so quick to criticize then? Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kesler Hastings Investing in war-time America Although the battles of Desert Storm are not being fought on American soil, intense media coverage has given viewers an eye-witness perspective on the Gulf war. The pictures and stories bring the war into our living rooms every evening. And whether we support or oppose the decision to wage war on Iraq, the nation stands united in its concern for the sons and daughters who have been called to fight. In addition to the toll it has taken in terms of emotions and lives, the conflict is also affec­ ting world investment markets. The day after bombing started, Jan. 16, the market closed up more than 100 points, the largest one-day rise in three years. Most economic analysts agree that volatility like this could become commonplace as long as the war continues. What are individuals to do? Most people in­ vest to reach important long-term goals, such as funding retirement or providing children and grandchildren college educations. The best way to achieve objectives like these is through a long-term investment strategy that focuses on a diversified selection of highquality securities. Despite temptations to the contrary, individual investors should not use the news of war to guide their investment decisions. In most cases, history has proven a buyand-hold strategy to be the most effective course an individual can follow. For example, in six out of the eight times that the United States has declared war, the stock market closed higher one year later. Specifically, short-term panic in response to America’s involvement in World War II resulted in an 8.9 percent decline in the market. Within a year, the market was up 2.3 percent; within three years, 31 percent. Five years later, the market was upz53 percent. In­ vestors who stood fast in their long-term, buyand-hold plans were rewarded. The table below chronicles market reaction to four major conflicts, beginning with World War I. In short, if we look beyond the daily, week ly and monthly fluctuations of the stock market that may result from world events, we see much less cause for concern. In the past 43 years, stock prices experienced only 11 an­ nual declines, which points to the generally rising nature of the market. What about the future? No one has a crystal ball, but it’s fair to say that the current conflict could lead to some investment opportunities. A lower stock market would offer individuals a chance to buy additional securities at attrac­ tive prices. A higher stock market would mean rising values for individuals’ existing investments. And although investors should be prepared to act on opportunities that arise, it’s imperative they not succumb to panic or abandon their long-term goals and strategies. Understandably, crises tempt us to focus on events of the moment, but it’s at these times, in particular, when we should stand fast by our long-term investment convictions and turn our thoughts and prayers where they’re most needed — to the brave men and women called to fight. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close Change AT&T 32’/. + 1V. Amerltech + 1EV. 66V. 45V. Anheuser-Busch + 2V. Chrysler -V. 12’/, Clark Equipment 29'/. + 1V. 30 + V. CMS Energy + 1V. Coca Cola 50'1. ■ Dow Chemical 52V. + 2V. Exxon 50V. 14 V. Family Dollar 29V. Ford General Motors 35V. Great Lakes Bancorp 8V.' 38V. Hastings Mfg. 4-3 IBM + 3V. 128 V. JCPenney 52V. + 2V. + 1V. Johnson & Johnson 76V. 32V. + 2’1. Kmart 79 + 1V. Kellogg Company + 2V. McDonald's 29V. 2g3/. Sears Southeast Mich. Gas 14 V. Spartan Motors 5+ /» + V» 40V. +2V. Upjohn $365.75 -$10.25 Gold Silver ' . $3.84 -$.02 2788.37 +125.75 Dow Jones Volume 290,000,000 State Charter No. 11 Consolidated Report of Condition off Hastings City Bank of Hastings in the State of Michigan and its Domestic Sub­ sidiaries, at the close of business on December 31, 1990. Published in accordance with a call made by the commissioner of the Financial Institutions Bureau pursuant to the provisions of Section 233 of the banking coda of 1969, as amended. — ASSETS — DOLLAR AMOUNTS Cash and balances due from depository institutions: Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin Interest-bearing balances Securities........................................................................................................................................... ’ ‘ / Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell: Federal funds sold Securities purchased under agreements to resell Loans and lease financing receivables: Loans and leases, net of unearned income LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses LESS: Allocated transfer risk reserve Loans and leases, net of unearned income, allowance, and reserve Assets held in trading accounts Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases) Other real estate owned Investments In unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies Customer's liability to this bank and acceptances outstanding Intangible assets Other assets Total assets IN THOUSANDS 5.776 7.500 35,860 7,350 54,060 500 53,588 2.496 85 180 1.721 114,556 - LIABILITIES Deposits: In domestic offices Noninterest-bearing Interest-bearing In foreign offices. Edge and Agreement subsidiaries, and IBFs Noninterest-bearing Interest-bearing Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase: Federal funds purchased Securities sold under agreements to repurchase Demand notes issued to the U.S. Treasury Other borrowed money Mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases Bank’s liability on acceptances executed and outstanding Subordinated notes and debentures Other liabilities ................................................................................................................................... Total liabilities Limited-life preferred stock’ 103,875 15,674 88,201 - EQUITY CAPITAL - Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus Common stock Surplus........................................................................................................................................................... Undivided profits and capital reserves LESS: Net unrealized loss on marketable equity securities Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments Total equity capital Total liabilities, limited-life preferred stock, and equity capital Memoranda: Doposits-State of Michigan Money NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE I, Joon M. McCarty, Operations Manager, of the above-named bank do hereby deciare that this report of condition has benprepared In conformance with the applicable instruction*. and is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Joan M, McCarty We. the undersigned directors, attest th*, correctness of this report of condition and declare that it has been examined by us and to the best of our knowledge and belief has been prepared in conformance with the applicable initructions and I. tn>. and corrKt. Jam., R Wi.w.11 James E. Coleman Charles F. Johnston �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 7, 1991 DRAIN...cont. from page 3 two times per year under present conditions. "The cleanout would surely increase the fre­ quency of damage to Bayne Road," said Kineman. On East State Road, Kineman claims that a portion of the road several hundred feet west of a bridge is lower than the bridge itself and on occasion water will rise over the well-trav­ eled primary road. Under present conditions at Barger Road, water rises occasionally onto the shoulder. "raster accumulation resulting from the cleanout would in all probability result in this paved road being washed out, costing Castleton Township and the Road Commission considerable money in repair costs," said Kineman. And on private plat roads in Sundago Park on Thomapple Lake, any increase in water ac­ cumulation in Thornaple Lake would worsen the already frequent inundation of these resi­ dential streets, he said. But according to Hausler and Engineer Darwin McLeod, residents on the bottom of the drain will not notice any adverse effects. With the court action, however, MacKenzie, Moore and the commissioners hope it never gets to that point. Crowley has 10 days from the Jan. 29 deci­ son to file the appeal in Circuit Court. From there, he expects the Drain Board will file a response to the appeal, which then would likely be reassigned to a venue other than Eaton, Ionia or Barry County, Crowley said. "The action will be asking for equitable remedies to overturn the decision and preclude any further action by the Drain Board," said Crowley. "If the Drain Board does not file a response, the court could grant our motion and it would end there." DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES REAL ESTATE DIVISION NOTICE OF NEGOTIATED SALE OF SURPLUS LANDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to the provisions of Section 5 of Act 86, P.A. 1989, State Lands or rights in State Land will be placed on the agenda of the Michigan Natural Resources Commission for authorization by the Commission to be sold. The February meeting of the Michigan Natural Resources Commission will be held in Lansing, Michigan at the following date, time and location: PLEASE NOTE This notice is not a solicitation for bids. Special circumstances have created the need to release the listed properties to approved land ex­ change applicants. Negotiations concerning the terms of the sale have been completed with the applicants and are submitted for approval before the Natural Resources Commission at the above meeting date. ATTEND SEMES Hastings Area HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, (The Bible Church) Bring Your Bible. 600 Powell Road, 1 mile East of Hastings. Our Motto: "The Bible, the whole Bi­ ble, and nothing but the Bible". Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Morning Worship. 10:30 a.m. Feb. 10 Message — By Pastor Stephen Klinedinst from York, Pa. Thursday - 7:30 p.m. prayer time, SMM for girls 8-11 and Youth Meeting, ages 12-20. Saturday. Feb. 9,6 p.m. youth meeting at the church. Feb. 10 there will be a carry in dinner at noon. Pastor Emeritus Rus Sarver. Phone 945-9224. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar. 2415 McCann Rd., Irving. Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ day Mass 11:00 a.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St., Michael Anton, Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Feb. 10 - 8:00 Holy Communion; 9: 15 Church School (all ages); 10: 30 Holy Communion, council afterwards. Thursday, Feb. 7 - 7:00 Ad. Memb.; 7:30 Ad. Choir; 8:00 AA. Friday. Feb. 8 - 7:00 Family Fun Nite. Saturday, Feb. 9 - 9:30 Conf. 5; 8:00 NA. Monday. Feb. 11 - 6:00 Positive Parenting; 7:00 Women of Faith BS. Tuesday. Feb. 12 - 3:00 Choir School; 7:30 Peace Circle. Wednesday, Feb. 13 - 11:30 Holy Communion/Lunch; 2:00-5:00 Organ Study; 6:00 Super; 7:00 Veshers (Ash Wednesday). WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Robert Kersten. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard, 945-5974. Worship Services Sunday, 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. 4-H meets Mondays, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study, Wednesdays. 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers, 801 Barber Rd.. Hastings. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings, Michigan, G. Kent Keller, Pastor. Eileen Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday, Feb. 3 - 9:30 and 1 i;00 Morning Worship Ser­ vices. Nursery provided. Broadcast of this service over WBCH-AM and FM; 9:50 Church School Classes for all ages; 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Dining Room; 4:30 Junior High Youth Fellowship; 5:30 Senior High Youth Fellowship. Monday, Feb. 4 - 7:30 Christian Education Committee meeting. Tuesday, Feb. 5 - 7:30 Circle 7 meeting. Wednes­ day, Feb. 6 - 9:30 Circle 6, at the home of Eloise Lewis; 1:30 Circle 4, at the home of Marge Mulder; 7:30, Circle 5, at the home of Mary Pennock; 7:30, Chancel Choir rehearsal. Thursday, Feb. 7 - 6:45 Church Life Committee. Saturday, Feb. 9 - 4:30 Down Hill Ski Trip. Meet at church to car pool. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD, 502 E. Bond, Hastings. Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. 948-2529. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser­ vice — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. ' The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASS0CIA1 ION Hostings and Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. Father Leon Pohl, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 7:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confes­ sions Saturday 3:30-4:30 n m CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. James Leitzman Pastor. Sun­ day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults, Teens and Children. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings, Michigan 948-8004. James R. Barred, Asst. Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service, Jr. Church up_ to 4th Grade; 6:00, Evening 'Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7:00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Pryer meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir pracice. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-',9. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Cotant. choir director. Sunday morning 9:30 a.m.. Fellowship Time; 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.. Morn­ ing Worship; 5:00 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m., Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road. Hastings, Michigan, James A. Campbell, Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7: 00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits. Delton Area OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6547 Lacey Rd., Lacey. Mass: Sunday 8: 30 a.m. ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 11252 Floria Rd.. Delton. Masses: Saturday, 5:00 p.m.; Sunday. 11 a.m. CHURCH OF GOD, 7th DAY, Banftcld. Michigan. Services 10 a.m. each Saturday. Call 671-4100 or lox 42, Bedford. Mich. 4902G. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd., 8 mi. S., Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. Insurance for your Life. Home. Business and Car WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFABINCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway ■ Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions” -110 5. Jefferson • 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. I 770 Coak Rd. — Hostings. Michigan TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that a special election of the electors of Delton Kellogg Schools, Counties of Barry and Allegan, Michigan, will be held in the school district on Monday, February 18, 1991. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING AND CLOSE AT 8 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING. The following proposition(s) will be submitted to the vote of the electors at the special election: MILLAGE PROPOSITION Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Delton Kellogg Schools, Barry and Allegan Counties, Michigan, be increased by 26.43 mills ($26.43 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation for the year 1991, to provide additional funds for operating purposes and shall the maximum authorized millage rate of the district be approved for levy in 1991 without the reduction required by Section 31 of Ar­ ticle 9 of the State Constitution of 1963; .33 mill of the increase to be used for transportation purposes (25.43 mills of the above increase being a renewal of operating millage which expired with the 1990 tax levy)? II. MILLAGE PROPOSITION Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Delton Kellogg Schools, Barry and Allegan Counties, Michigan, be increased by 1 mill ($1.00 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation for the year 1991 to provide additional funds for operating purposes? I. February 14 9:00 A.M. ■ Law Building Auditorium 525 W. Ottawa, Lansing, Michigan The following described properties are being placed on the agenda for authorization to be sold: Commencing at WVk comer of Sec. 20, th. N 02*05’01" W along W Sec. line 165 feet to point of beginning, continuing N 02*05’01'' W along W Sec. line 478 feet, N 89*59'56" E 47.48 feet to E right-of-way line of Payne Lake Road, N 89*59'56" E 395.52 feet, S 02*95'01" E 280 feet, S 89*59'56” W 179 feet. S 02*05’01” E 198 feet, S 80*59’56" W 227.28 feet to E right-of-way line of Payne Lake Road, S. 89*59’56" W 36.72 feet to point of beginning except N 3.44 acres thereof, Sec. 20, T3N, R10W - Barry County. The complete list of negotiated sales proposed by the Department is available by contacting Mr. Jim Spalding, Real Estate Division, Department of Natural Resources. P.O. Box 30028, Lansing, Michigan 48909. Phone (517) 373-1240. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church Streets, Philip L. Brown. Pastor. Church phone 616/945-9574. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. (nursery attendant). Middle High Youth. 5 p.m. and Senior High Youth 6 p.m. Barrier free building with elevator to all floon. Broadcast of wonhip ser­ vice over WBCH AM FM at 10:30 a.m Sunday. Feb. 10 - MVS1CA Performing Arts Concert with the Kalamazoo Singers 4 p.m. — freewill offering — reception following. Tuesday, Feb. 12 — HiNooners Potluck/Program 12:00 Noon. Wednesday. Feb. 13 — United Meth. Women Prayer group 11: 30 a.m.; United Meth. Women Luncheon/Call to Prayer Program 12: 00 noon; Ash Wednesday Ser­ vice 7 p.m. Monday Children's Choir Rehearsal 3 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday Narcotics Anomyous 12:00 noon. Wednesday — Al-Anon 12-30 p.m. Thursday Bell Choir rehearsal 6:30 p.m. and Chancel Choir rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Saturday — Co-Dependents Anonymous 9:00 a.m.; 4-H Science Project/Program 10:00 a.m — call 948-4862 for info and registration. Thursday, Feb. 14 — Community Lenten Lunch/Worship 12:00 Noon at Grace Lutheran Church. SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION OF TM2 ELECTORS OF DELTON KELLOGG f ' OOLS COUNTIES OF BARRY AND ALlEGAN, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 18, 1991 Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH,-Nashville. Father Leon Pnfd, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Sunday Mass 9:15 a.m. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev. Mary Horn officiating. Banfield United Methodist Church Sunday School............... 9:00 a.m. Church............................ 9:30 a.m. Country Chapel United Methodist Sunday School............... 9:30 a.m. Church............................ 10:30 a.m. (Floyd (Bud) Seeber) KENTWOOD - Floyd (Bud) Seeber, 60 of Kentwood, passed away Friday, February 1, 1991 at Metropolitan Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mr. Seeber is survived by his wife, Maizie (Cathy); children, Gregory and Melba Seeber, Diana Deal, Kim and Gary Townsend all of Hastings, Terry and Randy Parnell of Kent­ wood; one step-son Michael and Cathy Stewart of Mason; one step-daughter Sally and Rick Yarbrough of PawPaw; 12 grandchildren, one great-grandson; two brothers, his twin brother Lloyd (Bud) of Hastings, Richard of Mission, Texas; three sisters, Mabel and Robert Foote, Irene Cutchall all of Hastings, Elaine and Bill Lewis of Delton; one sister-in-law, Ilene Seeb­ er of Hastings; many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Febru­ ary 5, at Stroo Funeral Chapel, with Reverend Gerald F. Van Oyeh officiating. Burial was at Irvin Cemetety. Q Robert G. Spillane j OHIO - Robert G. Spillane, 61, of 129 Little John Road, Troy, Ohio, passed away Thursday, January 31,1991 at Stowder Memorial Hospi­ tal, Troy, Ohio. Mr. Spillane was born on December 18, 1929 in Battle Creek, the son of George and Louise (Chapin) Spillane. He graduated from Michigan Technology University in Houghton. He served in the United States Army. Mr. Spillane was employed at Ivex Corpora­ tion in Troy. Mr. Spillane is survived by his wife, Nancy (Bandy) Spillane; 2 daughters, Mrs. Robert (Katherine) Drumwright of Shawnee, Kansas and Mrs. Stephen (Deborah) Pickell of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; one sister, Mrs. Mary Louise Pamalee of Pasadena, California; two granddaugthers, three grandsons. Private family services were held in Troy. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery, Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Baird Funeral Home, Troy, Ohio. (Lucy M. Sheldon J PORTLAND - Lucy M. Sheldon, 86 of Port­ land, formerly of Clarksville, passed away Monday, February 4, 1991 at her residence. Mrs. Sheldon was bom on August 4,1904 in Clarksville, the daughter of Hany and Hattie (Leece) Richardson. She attended the Clarks­ ville schools. She was married to Kenneth Sheldon in Clarksville. He preceded her in death in 1968. Mrs. Sheldon is survived by three sons, Richard of Clarksville, Robert of Portland, Kenneth of Grand P.apids; one daughter, Roselyn Sheldon of Portland; daughter-in-law Linda Sheldon of Grand Rapids; 17 grandchil­ dren; 9 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by three sons, Fred, Arthur and Leo; two brothers, Norman and Ellis Richardson. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 6 at Koops Funeral Chapel, Clarks­ ville, with Reverend George Aton officiating. Burial was at the Clarksville Cemetery. Q Lula B. Holcomb J Lula B. (Day) Holcomb 99, of 580 W. Dowling Road, and formerly of Edmonds Road, passed away Saturday, February 2,1991 at Arrowood Nursing Home. She was bom in Hartford and moved to Barry County in 1906. She moved to Bedford Township in 1927. She was a homemaker all her life. She enjoyed sewing, rug weaving, rating, organic gardening, and reading. Her husband, John W. Holcomb preceded her in death in 1982. She is survived by a daughter, Beth Burpee of Dowling and a son, Keith Holcomb of Pennfield Township; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Febru­ ary 5 at the Royal Funeral Home, Battle Creek. THE VOTING PLACE(S) ARE AS FOLLOWS: PRECINCT NO. 1 Voting Place: Delton Kellogg Upper Elementary School Gym All school electors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the city or township in which they reside are eligible to vote at this election. I, Juanita Yarger, Treasurer of Barry County, Michigan, hereby certify that as at December 18,1990, the records of this office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitu­ tion of Michigan, in any local units of government affecting the taxable property located in Delton Kellogg Schools, Counties of Barry and Allegan, Michigan, Is as follows: By Barry County Park .25 mill Courthouse Renovation unlimited Comm, on Aging .25 mill System 911 1.0 mill By Barry Township 4.0 mills By Hope Township 2.0 milis By Orangeville Township 1.5 mills By Yankee Springs Township .5 mill By Baltimore Township none By Johnstown Township none By Prairieville Township 2.5 mills By the School District .5 mill Dated: December 18, 1990 1991 only 1991-1998 1991-1994 1991-1994 1991 only 1991-1992 1991 only 1991-1994 1991 only 1991-1992 Juanita Yarger Treasurer, Barry County ALLEGAN COUNTY TREASURER’S CERTIFICATE I Frederick G. Edgerton, Treasurer of Allegan County, Michigan, hereby certify that, as of January 3, 1991, the records of this office indicate that the total of all voted in­ creases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, and as apportioned by county referendum in 1965, in any local units of government affec­ ting the taxable property located In Delton School in Allegan County, Michigan is as follows: UNIT ALLEGAN COUNTY: DELTON SCHOOL BARRY INTER. VOTED MILLS ROADS YEARS EFFECTIVE 1.00000 1987-1991 .50000 1988-1992 1.25000 UNLIMITED .50000 UNLIMITED The foregoing extra voted taxes do not include any bond issues voted under the nonapplication of limitation provi­ sions of the Constitution of Michigan, such bond issues not being required to be recorded in the office of the county treasurer. This certification is made in connection with an election to be held in the DELTON SCHOOL Allegan County, Michigan on February 18, 1991. Dated at Allegan, Michigan January 3, 1991 Federick Edgerton, Allegan County Treasurer This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education of Delton Kellogg Schools, Counties of Barry and Allegan, Michigan. Sally A. Adams Secretary, Board of Education �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 7, 1991 — Page 7 Coleman Agency secretary retires Colburns to observe golden anniversary Mrs. Colvin to mark her 90th birthday Mrs. Ina Colvin of 627 N. Hanover St. will celebrate her 90th birthday on Feb. 11. She was bom in Barry County, near Prairieville. She lived at Cedar Creek for two years, moving north of Welcome Comers when 8 years old. Before her marriage in 1919 to Elmer Col­ vin, she worked at the Hastings Table Fac­ tory. After her marriage she worked at Inter­ national Seal and Lock Company for five years. In later years, she worked for Buliings Ap­ pliance for five years and Ben Franklin Store from 1951 until her retirement in 1974. Her husband of 67 years passed away in 1986 at the age of 91. She has lived at her present address for 66 years. She has six children, 21 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. A family dinner is being planned at the Tick Tock Restaurant on Sunday, Feb. 10. After 22 years of service, Marilyn Oaster is retiring form her secretarial job at The Col­ eman Agency of Hastings Inc. In honor of her years of service, an open house is planned for Friday, Feb. 8, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Coleman Agency office, 203 S. Michigan. Oaster said she has seen a lot of changes in the insurance business since she started in 1968. “Insurance changes every day; the big change has been the premiums,” said Oaster with a smile. Other changes include computerization. “We used to type our own policies and do figures on a manual typewriter, now almost everything is done on computers,” she said. However, one thing has not changed over the years. “I like meeting and working with people,” said Oaster. Oaster has been an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings, where she has been active in the Women’s Associa­ tion and has served as a deacon, elder and trustee. She is also and active member of the Ringo Swingo Square Dance Club, where she and her husband, Roland, have been members for 25 years. She has served as president, secretary and treasurer. She and her husband now are serving as treasurers. Oaster said she plans to keep up with these activies as well as traveling with her husband, who retired from E.W. Bliss three and a half years ago. The Oasters are planning a trip to Birm­ ingham, Ala., to visit with their daughter Vic­ toria Christensen, and their grandchildren, Marty, Tad, Tara and Brady. The Oasters’ other daughter, Debra Cleveland, lives in Hastings and has a daughter, Stacy. Jim Coleman, the agency owner said that Oaster will be missed. “We’re glad for her; but, we’ll miss her a lot,” he said. “We probably won’t know how much until she’s gone." Customers and friends are welcome to stop in at the open house Friday to wish Oaster well as she retires. A golden wedding anniversary will be observed Feb. 10 by Howard and June Colburn. The occasion will be celebrated with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. at V.F.W. Hall in Middleville. It will be hosted by their children and grandchildren. The couple has two daughters Dan and Pat Steffen and Jerry and Barbara Elkins. They also have five grandchildren and seven greatgrandchldren. No gifts, please. Marriage licenses announced Vaughn-Gawel to wed in June Woodmansees to mark 25th anniversary Gerald “Mouse” and Norma Woodmansee of 3600 Luce Road, Battle Creek, will celebrate their 25th anniversary with a family dinner and Sunday brunch Feb. 16 and 17 at 7 p.m. at Excalibur. The couple has one child, Mrs. Eugene "Bonnie” Davis, Scotts. Gerald and the former Norma Hayward were married on Feb. 18, 1966, at the par­ sonage at Banfield. Gerald is employed at the Viking Corp., Hastings. Norma is a housewife. The Woodmansees have four granddaughters. Larry and Deborah Vaughn of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Iva June Vaughn, to Raymond Alan Gawel of Portage. Iva is a 1989 graduate of Hastings High School and is a registered medical assistant, employed by Dr. Dorais of Battle Creek. Raymond is a graduate of Ferris State University and is a toy manager employed by Meijer Inc. in Kalamazoo. A June 22 wedding is being planned. Troy Robert Baxter, Hickory Comers and Catherine Leone Dingledine, Hickory Comers. Terry Lyn Tolan. Middleville and Pamela Mae Janose, Middleville. Russell Carl Babcock, Delton and Traci Lyn Colegrove, Delton. James Robert Johnson, Hastings and Marion Lou Johnson, Hastings. Myerel E. Kidder, II, Hastings and Sue El’en Hinckley, Hastings. Ronald Clay Hecthuis. Wayland and Jo Ann Deanna VanHouten, Whytand. Robert Joseph Augustine, Jr.. Woodland and Cynthia Louise Merwin White, Woodland. Jerry Raymond McChirkin. Hastings and Beverly Louise Muller. Middleville. Marilyn Oaster Hastings senior joins Homecoming contestants Cynthia Kay Purgiel, daughter of Pat and Betty Purgiel of Hastings, has been selected a finalist- Tor* Michigan’s 11th annual Homecoming Queen selection April 13 and 14 at the Detroit Airport Radisson. She is the Hastings High School Homecom­ ing Queen. Michigan’s Homecoming Queen will receive a cash scholarship, plus an expense paid trip to compete with queens from the other states for America’s Homecoming Queen in July in Honolulu, Hawaii. America’s Homecoming Queen will receive a cash scholarship, plus an expense paid educa­ tional trip to Europe. America’s Homecoming Queen Inc. is a non-profit organization promoting education and educational travel for high school homecoming queens in all 50 states. cAimed tyor Vhe Heart Surprise Your Valentine with... HASTINGS JAYCEES l/alentine cJLoue oLinei SINGING VALENTINE Greetings in ...The Hastings Banner Give cupid a helping hand with a LOVE LINE in The Hastings Banner. Compose your own messoge on the coupon provided, and mail to The; Hastings Banner, P.O. Box B. Hostings, Ml 49058. A special column will appear in the February 14th issue. Express your feelings to your wife, husband, parents, relatives, teachers, best friend, or anyone who you would like to say THANKS for being so nice. The cost is "lovingly low" fust *2.00 for 5 words (additional words 10c each). Payments MUST ac­ company your message, or be paid prior to publication. s6 Song & Cards *10 Song, Card, Flower and Candy Kisses 945-2805 Enclosed Please Find My Special Prepaid... E> 7 i Valentine Sing-A-Grams Delivered by ... <3 X i • Delton Chapter of Harmony * v International <? (2) (Formerly Sweet Adelines) Qj £> WED. EVENING FEB. 13, 1991 <3 © and 2) £> ALL DAY THURS., FEB. 14, 1991 <3 7 I * Cost $20 includes Song Card and Flower 7 Beth 623-5507 Nome. . Addreti Total Words Total Ammart .......... Endnrf ■ at 5 Words, *2.00 Message to be Published on February 14th, 1991 DEADLINE IS 5:00 P.M. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12th COMPOSE YOUR OWN VALENTINE MESSAGE ... ITS EASY TO DO!!! Here an jult a fa* examples... M°'”°"dOod M“~r r.l,„ Yvonna. Contact ... Ann 685-6591 Nancy 343-9338 Valentine Love Line! COMPOSE Your Own Message Below * <J "'Chord Jimmy 3rd geode Room 2|Q Hastings High School senior Cyn­ thia Purgiel will represent Hastings in a statewide Homecoming contest this spring. �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 7. 1991 House GOP panel to look into campaign finance reform Public trust in government could be restored by comprehensive campaign finance reform. House Republicans said Monday as they announced a legislative task force to in­ vestigate the issue. House Republican Leader Paul Hillegonds. R-Holland. and Rep. Frank M. Fitzgerald. RGrand Ledge, said the Campaign Finance Reform Task Force will begin immediately to gather testimony and formulate a plan for meaningful changes. "It is time to restore the public’s trust," Hillegonds said. “Incumbent officeholders must forego some of their re-election advan­ tages to reduce the ethical dilemmas posed by the current system. Too much money is being contributed by special interests while we deliberate on important issues.” Fitzgerald, who will chair the task force, said the lawmakers will seek input from citizens and advocacy groups such as Com­ mon Cause. “We’re eager to hear ideas on how to ad­ dress problems with political action commit­ tees, officeholders’ expense funds, honoraria and the reporting of contributions," Fit­ zgerald said. “The system is out of control and new safeguards are overdue. The post­ Watergate era laws need revision.” Hillegonds said he hopes a period of reform can begin with a new governor in office. Legal Notices •TATI OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER OF PUBLICATION File No. 90-462-CH HON. RICHARD M. SHUSTER DOROTHY L. WARD. Plaintiff, B. EUGENE McNEILAGE. «t al, Defendant David A. Dimmeo (Pl2793) Attorney for Pl jintiff DIMMERS & M< PH ILL I PS 221 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 616/945-9596 At a session of said Court held in the City of Hastings, State of Michigan, on the 17th day of January, 1991. PRESENT: Honorable Richard M. Shuster. Circuit Judge On the 26th day of September, 1990, an action was filed by Dorothy L. Ward, Plaintiff, against B. Eugene McNeilage. Carol McNeiloge, Robert S. Robbins and Janice P. Robbins, Defendants, in this Court to obtain a Judgement to Quiet Title. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendants B. Eugene McNeilage, Carol McNeiloge. Robert 5. Robbins and Janice P. Robbins, shall answer or take such other action as may be permitted by law on or before the 7th day of March. 1991. Failure to comply with this order will result in a judgment by default against such defendant for the relief demanded in the complaint filed In this Court. Richard M. Shuster Circuit Judge David A. Dimmers (Pl 2793) Attorney for Plaintiff DIMMERS & McPHILLIPS 221 South Broodway Hostings, Ml 49050 (2/21) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Estate File No. 91-20526-SE Estate of FAY MARIE JAYNES, deceased. Social Security No. 366-68-8046. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest In the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On February 14. 1991 at 11:00 a.m., in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Nancy L. Robinson requesting that James L. Jaynes be appointed personal representative of Faye Mario Jaynes who lived at 2700 Nashville Rood, Hastings, Michigan and who died Oct. 30, 1990: and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated November 15, 1974 be admitted to probate, and heirs at law be determined. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal repesentative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. Feb. 1. 1991 Robert L. Byington (P27621) 222 West Apple Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-9557 James L. Jaynes 6416 Gun Lake Road Hostings, Ml 49058 (2/7) Ann Landers A different ‘thin’ point of view Dear Ann Landers: I have a different point of view than “Squashed on Arrival," the man who was seated next to the fat woman on a plane. I am one of the lucky ones; I’m thin. But I can’t help notice that the whole world seems to be designed for people like me. I don’t have to worry about finding myself locking horns — or any other pan of my anatomy — with a turnstile. Nor do I need to be concerned about the arm of a chair putting dents in my legs. Most thin people take things for granted. They don’t stop to think around the obstacles they would face if they were fat. The surveyors of transportation are so hungry for profits that they skimp wherever they can and then enlist the support of us thin people by telling us that those who take up less space are somehow superior. The answer is not to require a fat person to purchase two seats on a plane. I opt for a more humane, though expensive solution. I would be willing to pay a few extra dollars to have one or two rows on planes fitted with extrawide seats. If they are not occupied buy fat passengers, we thin ones, who can fit anywhere, could use them. Until such a plan is implemented, I not only will allow a fat person to sit next to me with the arm bar raised but will offer to change seats should I see a fat person denied this kindness by one of my more selfish cousins. I may have to use the person’s hip as an armrest and my circulation might suffer for a few hours, but I would be happy to make this small sacrifice to show support for my overweight sisters and brothers. — “Skinny” with a Conscience in Oakland. Dear Skinny: Thanks for an insightful and compassionate letter. Your thin sisters and brothers would do well to take a page out of your book. Throw the bum out, says Ann Dear Ann Landers: My husband and I are having serious problems with our marriage. He is unfaithfiil and has been from the beginning. We are currently in counseling but he insists that there is nothing wrong and that the pro­ blem is between my ears. In addition to his cheating, he accuses me of being too controll­ ing because I question his frequent visits to cocktail lounges where he dances with women arid makes dales for "later." I know this is If you’re going to... HASTINGS vs. HARPER CREEK GAME true because he takes no pains to hide it. He says, "What’s the big deal? My father did it and my mother never divorced him." He accuses me of being immature and over­ ly sensitive because I refuse to tolerate his abusive behavior. When I told him I was con­ sidering divorce he said that since he asked me to marry him, HE will end the marriage if and when he feels like it. Counseling seems to be going nowhere because he presents a charming, amiable face to the therapist and makes me look like a witch. Part of his gripe is that I insist that he help with the housework and pay part of the household bills. He works a half-time job, and I have worked as many as three jobs at once to support us. I think themain reaon he wants to keep our marriage together is because I’m the major breadwinner in the family and he would not make it financially without me. What do you advise? — Hopeless, Columbus, Ohio. Dear Ohio: What would you advise a woman to do if she was married to a liar and a cheat who was also abusive, domineering, in­ sulting and a bit of a freeloader? How about, “Throw the bum out.” in the comer of the screen and we can’t risk irritating them." You would think stations would supply this service for majo. TV events, at the very least when a ** u. gives his State of the State address or me president of the United States speaks. We have begged the stations to be more compassionate but they refuse to budge. Please ask your readers, Ann. Would they object to seeing an interpreter for the deaf at the bottom of the screen? — A Friend of the Hearing Impaired in Indiana. Dear Friend: I can tell you without asking. My readers would be overwhelmingly in favor of having the signers do their thing. A minor distraction is a small price to pay when one considers the benefits to the deaf and the hearing impaired. I cannot imagine anyone objecting. Mother under no obligation Dear Ann Landers: I neeo some advice from an outsider. A friend suggested that I write to you. My son. 50, was divorced seven years ago. He is going to be married again soon and I need to know what I have to pay for. I am 81 years old. My husband died four years ago. The wonvui my son is marrying is 47. This is her second marriage, also. She eloped the first time and says she wants the kind of church wedding she has always dreamed about. As the mother of the groom, what are my financial obligations? I want to do the right thing. — Need Advice in Alabama. Dear Alabama. The mother of a 50-yearold son who is getting married for the second time should not be expected to pay for anything. She should treat herself to a lovely new dress, get her hair done downtown and have a wonderful time. Designated spltter suggested Deaf people most isolated Dear Ann Landers: Americans who can­ not hear are among the most isolated, under­ served and blatantly ignored segments of our population. For 19 hours after the San Francisco earth­ quake, thousands of deaf residents didn't know what to do or what not to do because there were no captions or interpreters on television. Radios and neighbors who do not know sign language were of no help. During any emergency, deaf people are in the most danger because they are unable to hear warn­ ing sirens or safety information/ Hearing people, even those who know no English, have access to free adult education classes and one-on-one literacy tutors. It’s much more difficult for the deaf to learn to read and write. They need trained literacy tutors and adult educators. Closed-captioned televisions are useless to those who cannot read. When I volunteered to interpret local public service announcements and television pro­ grams, I am repeatedly told by station managers, “No. We don’t need your ser­ vices. Our viewers are distracted by a ‘signer’ Dear Ann Landers: Recently you printed a letter from Don Zimmer, coach of the Chicago Cubs. He wrote a rather weak defense on behalf of players who chew tobac­ co and spit on TV. (He said some were eating sunflower seeds, others were chewing gum and so forth.) I have an idea. Why not have a designated spittcr? He could stay out of TV camera range and spare us all an ugly sight. It would be greatly appeciated. — Alvin Scroggin. Athens, Texas. Dear Al: In the absence of a better sugges­ tion, I’d vote for yours. Lonesome? Take charge of your life and turn it around. Write for Ann Landers' new booklet, ’ ‘How to Make Friends and Stop Be­ ing Lonely.” Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $4.15 (this includes postage and handling) to: Friends, do Ann Landers, P. O. Box 11562, Chicago, Bl. 60511-0562. (In Canada, send $5.05.) COPYRIGHT 1991 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE, INC. hnu /bbtifiz inow ?bw amtrtrtr. Stop In early for... HASTINGS ROTARY SPAGHETTI SUPPER $^00 P.I * Person Episcopal Church sets Prelude Series $1 4200 JL V Per Family Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 315 W. Center St., Hastings, is presenting its bi­ annual “Prelude Series" during the months of February and March. This event provides an opportunity for talented students and adults to perform before an appreciative congregation. The par­ ticipants will perform at 10:30 a.m., just prior to the beginning of the Sunday service. The February schedule includes Feb. 10, brass quartet: Dave Solmes, Kathy Vos, David Andrus and Michelle Bechler; Feb. 17, flute trio: Chris Solmes, Michelle Zurface, and Jo Ann Batch; and Feb. 24, brass quartet: Brad Bruce, Tom Wiswell, Matt Haywood and Derek Becker. Peggy Hemerling and Debbie Robbe per­ formed a vocal duo Feb. 3. 4:30 to 7:00 PM Proceeds will go to the Central Auditorium Renovation Project. &!• Retirement OPEN HOUSE |H Marilyn Oaster - for - | Retiring from over 22 years as secretary at Coleman Insurance Agency. Friday, Feb. 8th 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. — at the — Coleman Insurance Office 203 S. MICHIGAN, HASTINGS Oi ‘Great Decisions’ group begins meetings this week Discussions of world affairs, using the Foreign Policy Association’s briefing book, “Great Decisions,” have begun this week under the sponsorship of the Hastings branch of the American Association of University Women. One more book is available, and there is room for several more people to join the group. The timely projects being discussed this year begin with "The Middle East: New Fric­ tions, New Alignments"; followed by “The New Europe: What Role for the U.S.?" “Na­ tionalism’s Revival: The Soviet Republics and Eastern Europe"; "Rethinking Foreign Aid: What Kind? How Much? For Whom?” Weeks following will cover Japanese-U.S. Trade; Women, Population and Enviroment; Cuba; and the Media’s Role in Foreign Policy. Participants can make their opinions count by filling in a ballot after reading and discuss­ ing each topic. The FPA will report ballot results, with the advice of a public opinion analyst, to the White House, Departments of State and Defense, and to members of Con­ gress, as well as to the media. The annual series of eight half-hour televi­ sion programs on the topics co-produced with the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, will be televised on TV Channel 35/52 at 6:30 a.m. Sunday mornings, beginn­ ing Feb. 10. Peter F. Krogh, dean of the school, anchors the series, which regularly features Madelyn Albright. Georgetown University; Karen House, independent news analyst; and other foreign policy experts. Videotapes will be available as a series, but not individually in March. An I8”x24” 4-color world map is also available from the FPA. Interested persons may phone Eileen Oehler. 948-2347, or Lois Roush. 945-5152. Lake Odessa News: Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet Thursday, Feb. 14, at Lake Manor at 7:30 p.m. Joe and Donna J. Hummel of 1303 Johnson Street are parents of a son, Dylan Tyler, bom Jan. 23, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing. Grandparents are Harold and Phyllis Hum­ men of Lake Odessa and Mr. and Mrs. Don Augustine of Nashville. Gail Imig whose name is familiar to longtime members of Extension groups, has been named director of Michigan State University’s Cooperative Extension Service. She wrote columns that were published in many Michigan newspapers during previous years in another position in the service. She was given an Outstanding Alumni award in 1985. She now holds the same post at the University of Missouri. Imig went to Kansas State from MSU in 1976 and later made the move to Missouri at Columbia, Mo., where she held several home economics and extension positions. She will begin her new work at MSU on Ju­ ly 1. Her 1985 award came from the College of Human Ecology. She has three degrees from MSU, in home economics education, family studies and family ecology. She was quoted in a Lansing newspaper as saying that she would focus on strengthening ties among the staff and with local advisory committees. She also was also quoted as say­ ing she looked forward to working in the pro­ cess of redefining the role of the land grant university in contemporary society. Herb Cusack, who suffered two broken legs in a fall some weeks ago, is now at home for a long convalescence. He has some metal parts, which are permanent in his bones, and a shat­ tered heel. He will be off his feet completely for several weeks yet. The benefit ham and meatbail dinner served at Cunninghams' Acre Friday night was well attended. Proceeds were to help Lakewood Christian School on Velte Road near Lakewood High School. Parents of studens handled most of the duties, except for the cooking. A card from a newphew and wife, Arthur and Betty Shade, who are spending the winter in Florida, tells their Aunt Ruth Peterman that the weather is cold. However, they don’t say what part of the state they are in. Their home is rural Grand Rapids. Visitors of Ruth Peterman at the Lowell Medical Care Center during the weekend were her daughter, Ann Streeker of Troy, Barbara and Hugh Peacock andLctha Reese. She received phone calls from Vivian Reybolt of Grand Ledge, telling her Harlan and Betty MacDowell were home from a visit with their daughter and husabnd, Chris and Clare Luz of Wisconsin and to become ac­ quainted with their two-week-old grandson. Harlan is a nephew of Ruth Peterman. The Lake Odessa Village Council has made a decision on the leaf burning issue after com­ plaints from a family in favor of no burning. There will be some restrictions, but it will re­ main the same as in the past years. Ralph Jordan is believed to be the latest per­ son from Lake Odessa to become a patient at the Care Center in Lowell, but another person is John Barker, transferred from Cumberland Manor, as others have been, because they are unable to care for them there when not able to themselves. The Barker family lives in rural Lake Odessa. Kevin Erb, of the U.S. Marines, formerly serving in Okinawa before he returned to the states, has been sent to Saudi Arabia as he is with the Mechanical Division at Camp Lejeune, N.C. His wife, Cindy Taylor Erb, is back home with her parents until her husband returns. Kevin is the son of Linda and Arnold Erb of Lake Odessa. Trent Slater, son of Fred and Gretchen Slater, also is with Operation Desert Shield. Mary Janes, former Odessa Township treasurer, has been replaced by Sharon Valentine. Certified Nursing Assistant CLASS Earn S200 upon successful completition of a two week training period. Ex­ cellent opportunity for individuals who are interested in the nursing field. We offer health insurance, vacation benefits and a starting wage of S5.03 per hour. Please call 945-2407 before February 7 for interview ... ThORNAPPLE MANOR 2700 Nashville Rd.. Hastings, Ml 49058 e.o.e Don't smoke and save: •00.000 by a •550,000 by act 33 •$100,000 by <t 39 •$250,000 by «t <9 •$500,000 by <t 57 •$1,000,000 by 65 AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION' �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 7, 1991 — Page 9 The Empire. Empire Fell lltal’. nil wool.emy fell. Id In. Ie«.un>form tlii«-kuon throughout: 11 , cnlf Imrk nnd front nlrnp xl heel for rrmnWiig.Thcjw IxKitn arc ntrlctly tirol mid nh<»ild not he rnrap"’"} with Inferior grade* HMti»Hy nt thin price. Sixes, Ulo 11I’orpalr .......................... Perdox.net.................. . • 8 00 Height, 30 ox. From Time to Time... By Esther Walton Growth of the Wool Boot Company A continuation of M.L. Cook’s story about the Wool Boot Company, which appeared in the Jan. 2, 1941, Hastings Banner, this article explains the workings of the company. "The money panic of 1893 the effects of which locally we mentioned in a previous arti­ cle, was followed by four years of severe economic depression. However, that seemed to help rather than injure the trade of the Hastings Wool Boot Company, because felt boots were the cheapest footwear on the market at that time. "Prices for farm products were low. wheat being quoted at less than 50 cents a bushel here during a part of that quadrennium. Our competitors also were out after business. While all this resulted in cut prices for our products, labor as well as commodities were lower. We made up for the smaller profits, by increased volume of sales. "Throughout the history of the Wool Boot Company under our management, the mon­ thly invoices were continued and they helped us to know at all times how we were getting along. Taking those inventories gave me the opportunity to study the processes of making felt boots. "Shirley W. Smith (who later became) vice president and secretary of the University of Michigan, was our bookkeeper from the time we started business in April 1891. He had decided that he would attend the University of Michigan in the fall of 1893 and arranged to give up his work as bookkeeper on July 1, to afford him an opportunity for a vacation before entering upon his fall work as a student at Ann Arbor. ‘‘I was named as his successor. 1 had had no experience or training in bookkeeping, but Shirley instructed me thoroughly. Fortunate­ ly, our system of accounting was simple, so I got by with it. "While keeping the books, I found time also to get much better acquainted with the proceses in felt boots manufacturing. "I found that we especially needed a good carder, who also understood the mixing of the materials for making felt boots. Also necessary were formers, who knew how to make the lap, especially to form the toe of the wool boot before it was felted. "We required a man who knew the proper mixture of materials, consisting mostly of soap, to scour and shrink the felted batt before it was shaped into a boot on the wooden trees (forms). The sewing on of the leather stays and the riveting of the boot straps were com­ paratively simple operations. What in the morning was wool, shoddy and waste in the mixing room, quickly became felt boots on the lasts, being dried out in the kilns, so that the next morning they would be finished, packed and shipped. “I never had any manufacturing ex­ perience, but with good key men in the fac­ tory who knew what to do and how to do it, the management of such a plant was no so difficult. "I will not go into details concerning the reasons why a change in the management became necessary in January 1894. The man who had been manager from the start was a genial, kindly, intelligent man and we all liked him. He had one habit he had kept under such good control for over two years that we never saw any evidence of it in his actions. But it got the best of him while he was on one of his business trips in 1893. A large customer wired us that our manager was in a western ci­ ty and needed assistance to get home. This was furnished. “He knew, as we did, that meant that his service with us must soon end. because we knew he might repeat the performance when it would do very serious damage to the business. It was agreed that he would quit his place at the end of the year. He was told that he could take a few days off now and then to locate a new job. He did so, and toward the close of 1893 he informed us that he had a new situa­ tion and would leave us on Jan. 1. We did not surmise what his new work might be. When be quit his place, Richard Messer was given charge of selling our product. I ac­ cepted the position offered by my business associates and got away with it for 10 years. "Not long after I started work in the new position, our former manager again appeared in Hastings and hired our carder and his assis­ tant, also the women who had charge of the forming of the boots, also the foreman of the finishing department and one of the men who treed boots. He took them to Niles, where he had organized a company for making felt boots. The Niles plant was started in 1894 in a building that had been revamped into a wool boot plant. Wee, that was a trying situation for the new manager. All of this occurred while we were shut down making repairs in the plant. “Among the many acquaintances made by Richard Messer while on his trips around the country was a Mr. Folwell, who with his brother owned and operated a big plant in Philadelphia that made yards and knitted goods. When Mr. Pendergast induced our carding room foreman to go to Niles, Mr. Messer got in touch with his Philadelphia friend, Mr. Folwell, and asked him to send us a good carder. “Mr. Folwell’s wide knowledge and ex­ perience in the woolen industry made him realize that what the Hastings Wool Boot Company needed was a carder who understood the blending and carding of lowgrade stock. At that particular time, the carpet manufacturers who used low-grade materials largely were suffering acutely from the depression. Many of their factories were clos­ ed. So Mr. Folwell was able to find just the man we needed in the person of Joseph Barnett. “Mr. Barnett had been out of work for some time and was ready to come to Hastings as a temporary job and did so. "He knew the yam business thoroughly. i Boys’ Dakota Felt Boot. Wool and Felt Boots. Order your Felt Boole Note price on Feit Doot i Alpine Fell llooi.tniulc from ttio flnc»t import­ ed wool, calf front and back Ktny, and la un­ doubtedly the iincti Imot In the market, IbomuRlily warranted. The Full Value. 52F.R1 M.W. A Co.*n Full Value Fell lloola.madn of extra quality all wool white fell; aofL Ann aiul flexible, and perfectly free from urease. Maaealf alaya, front and tack. and loop at heel for remov­ ing. Tbla loop will add arratly to the wear of the boot, aa II takes all the strain while the IxkiI la belnir removed fmm foot. Sires, fl to 13. Per pair... »0P0 Per dox. net. .. 10.00 Weight. 30 ox. _ .*.2503 o2.’nlt This com­ bi notion I* comCl of Fell No. 525C.2 and the lumtartnan'n rubtar ankle hoot,with tap sole nnd wild rubber heel. The num­ tar on rubtar Is o r, 4 4.” Thl* combina­ tion comes cheaper than If boughtM|«alately a* yon can yce from prices u n • dcr the shore numtarn This com hl nation will giro excel­ lent wear, as they are both fl r a l quality good* Slxcafllo 12. Pei |«ilr..>2.10 IVr doxen pairs. net..24.U0 Weight, 1)3 ox. From the 1895 Montgomery Ward’s Catalog examples of wool and felt boots. He also knew the kinds of stock required for felting. He knew how to adapt the mixing and carding of low-grade stock for felting pur­ poses, but had never before been a carder in a felt boot plant. He considered felting a low­ down business compared with yam making. He would have never come to Hastings but for the fact that most of the eastern factories mak­ ing carpet yams were idle and he needed a job. He did not expect to remain here long, for he considered our line of work beneath the dignity of a yam maker, and planned to return to Philadelphia in a short while, expecting he would get employment in a carding room again as a yam maker. “Mr. Barnett came to Hastings, found his way to our factory and introduced himself to me as ‘Joe Brady.* He said he understood we needed a foreman in the carding room, would be glad to have us give him a trial and was quite sure he could satisfy us. “Our plant was then closed for repairs, on­ ly a few employees were in the factory. I went with Mr. Barnett over the entire plant and in­ troduced him to the few men who were work­ ing as ‘Joe Brady’. We agreed as to wages and he started in. ‘ ‘The first thing he did was to make changes in the setting of the cards, reclothing them with better wire, putting them in condition to do more and better work. It was soon evident that he knew his job. * "When we started our plant again, Charlie Fox, who had charge of the forming, felting and fulling of the boots, told me, ‘That fellow knows his business. We never had the batts come to us from the carding room in as fine shape as he gets them.’ “Although ‘Joe Brady’ afterward let it be known that his real name was Barnett, he was always ‘Joe Brady’ to the men in the shop. He was a character. He had some weaknesses, which made him difficult to get along with at times. He had good points, too, and he knew his job. "It was a great satisfaction to find that Joseph Barnett understood his job so well. He knew the kind of stock that would make a line of felt boots that would appeal to his trade. He understood fulling and soon mastered the sim­ ple art of felting so that we made him superintendent of the plant the following year and he was with us for nine years and then returned to Philadelphia. "At that time, we were using mostly wools grown in Bokhara, in middle Asia. The col­ ored wools cost us around 15 cents a pound delivered in Hastings, and the white wools cost us about 20 cents a pound. There was no duty on them, for nothing like them was rais­ ed in this country. “Bokhara wool was dry, had a long staple, was not greasy but had a considerable dirt on it. When you think that the woo! was carried thousands of miles on camels’ backs before it reached the Siberian railroad, was transported by that line from interior Siberia to the Rus­ sian market, shipped from some Russian city to a seaport, transferred to a ship, carried in that vessel to Boston, then by rail from Boston to Hastings and was sold to us for 15 cents a pound after it had the Russian and American jobber’s profits added, you cm imagine how much the fellow who owned the sheep got for his wool. I never knew, but it couldn't have been much. “We had a successful year in 1894 and another in 1895, operating our carding machines double time for four or five months each year. Now that we could afford to do so out of our profits, we began to replace our old wood-frame cards with larger and much better iron-frame machines. We also purchased new and better mixing machinery. The result was a much better product. "During this time we also greatly improved our felting machinery. Previously, the carded batts each were slowly formed over a long wire form before the seam was felted. Charlie Fox, with the aid of a good practical machinist, devised a hollow, cast-iron form with flat, corrugated top, over which the batt could be formed and the steam turned into the hollow form so that the forming and the felting of the boots were done on these newmachines much better, also saving time and reducing cost. "I well remember the year 1896, when the McKinley-Baine campaign for the presidency was on. The issue was the free and unlimited coinage of silver at heaven-born ratio of 16 to 1 as advocated by Williams Jennings Bryan: or the continuance of the gold standard and the establishment of an avowed protective tariff as advocated by William McKinley. "That was the most intense political strug­ gle I have ever known. The threatened change in the money standard of their country was hurtful to business; made our jobbers very cautious, so they gave reduced orders and not so many of them. However, we kept going 10 hours a day until the election was over. When McKinley won, the effect was quickly shown in the rush of orders. Each order was marked ‘rush’ so we increased our production to the limit, night and day until well into January. The year 1897 brought in a large business and another good profit, even though business generally had not recovered from the four years of depression. We decided in 1898 to build a four-story addition to our plant and doubled the number of cards. We were able io pay for all these improvements out of the ear­ nings and had some profit left after doing so. "Because business did not revive as rapidly as it »«as hoped in 1897. the opponents of McKinley were not slow in saying that he had not improved conditions- He had been called by the Republicans ‘The Advance Agent of Prosperity.’ "I remember very well that Ed Powers, then a businessman here, and a strong Democrat, met me on the street one day in 1897 and said: ‘I thought you fellows called McKinley The Advance Agent of Prosperity. Where is that prosperity? It seems to me that the advance agent is a d----- long way ahead of his show. "But the tide turned in 1898. For several years we had prosperous times, and the Wool Boot Cbmpany shared in the prosperity. It doubled its capital stock and the increase was paid out of the earnings of the company. By 1898, the Hastings Wool Boot Company had become the leading felt boot factory in the country. The face had become too hot for all of our competitors except two, the Grand Rapids Felt Boot Company and a smaller plant at Medford, Mass., which was close to the eastern factories where all the rubber outer footwear was made. Our larger produc­ tion, and especially the splendid salesmanship of Richard Messer was responsible for our success. “In 1898 came the first threatening cloud that foreshadowed the end of felt boot manufacturing as an independent business. A felt boot was no good without a heavy rubber over boot. The rubbers were made in several large eastern rubber mills, most of them in New England There was such keen competi­ tion between these plants that their profits were very small, so a genius named Flint planned a ‘rubber trust.’ the first trust in this country. “It took over practically every rubber footwear factory in the U.S. This resulted in better prices for all rubber footwear, and of course large profits. The trust paid fancy prices for run-down plants, some of which were on the verge of bankruptcy. Its capital was placed in S40 million, k paid for the plants it bought with stock in the big trust, which was called ‘The United States Rubber Company!’ “The trust theory seems sound, but in prac­ tice it is apt to produce scheming and scrapp­ ing for the places at the pie counter, where the high salaries are paid and fails to keep pace in the development of better and more economical processes of production. “It occurred to the ruling spirits in this trust the entire footwear field including felt bools, knit socks, heavy knit socks, etc. To make a start on this plan the U.S. Rubber Co. bought the Medford Felt Boot Company at Medford, Mass. That was practically a notice to all makers of felt boots that they had better keep their prices down, so as to permit the rubber manufacturers to make the real money, other­ wise the trust might take a notion to enlarge their M-xiford plant and all the felt boots the trade needed. "The managers were too shrewd too say that. They didn’t have to, their ownership of that plant said it for them. “There was keen competition between Grand Rapids and Hastings felt boot maker so that profits were small.” How the United States Rubber Company proceeded in its efforts to control the entire footwear industry and became the owner of the Hastings Boot Company will be told in our next column. ine jaycee vaientme singers, In a performance last year. Hastings Jaycees to again sing ‘songs of love‘ this February 14 The Hastings Jaycees again will sing the songs of love for those in the area who want to express their feelings in a unique way. For the third year in a row, the local Jaycee Singers will make the rounds as Cupid, sing­ ing special valentine greetings on Valentines Day from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. Project chairperson Kathy Myers noted that the group has added a couple of new songs this year. “Love Me Tender" and “Let Me Be Your Teddy Bear” are now among the choices of "Let Me Cali You Sweetheart," "My Wild Irish Rose" and "I Wanna Girl, Just Like the Girl.” Along with the singing valentine greeting, the recipient may also receive a card, valen­ tine flower and candy kisses. The greetings are package priced at $6 and $10, with pro­ ceeds used to the benefit of chapter programs. The Jaycee Singers will also start making the rounds one hour earlier and stay out two hours later than in past years, because of the popularity of the singing valentines greetings. Barry County lovers who wish to send their valentines a love song should call 945-2805 to schedule a Valentine’s Day performance. Legal Notice CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO. 241 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS OF "THE HASTINGS CODE" THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS that Sections 3.10. and 3.49A of "The Hastings Code" be amend­ ed to read as follows: SECTION 1. Section 3.10 of the Hastings Code (1970). as amended, is hereby amended by the ad­ dition of the following: 3.10 (10a) DWELLING UNIT. MODULAR. A prefabricated transportable dwelling unit design­ ed to be incorporated at a building site Into a struc­ ture on- a permanent foundation to be used for residential purposes and which meets the re­ quirements of the Building Code of the City of Hastings, as amended. 3.10 (18a) MANUFACTURED HOUSING. A mobile home or modular dwelling unit, a dwelling room or rooms, or a building component which Is designed for long-term residential use and is wholly substantially constructed at an off-site location. SECTION 2. Section 3.49A-is added to read as follows: SECTION 3.49A MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR DWELLINGS OUTSIDE OF MOBILE HOME PARKS All dwelling units located outside of mobile home parks shall comply with the following requirements: 1. Prior to Issuance of a building permit for any dwelling unit, construction plans, including a plot plan adequate to illustrate compliance with the re­ quirements of this Ordinance, shall be submitted to the Building Inspector. If the dwelling unit is a mobile home, there shall also be submitted ade­ quate evidence to assure that the dwelling com­ plies with the standards applicable to mobile homes set forth in this section. 2. All dwelling units shall provide a minimum height between the floor and ceiling of seven and one half (7-1/2) feet; or if a mobile home, it shall meet the requirements of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Regulations, entitled Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standards, effective June 15, 1976, as amended. 3. There shall be a minimum width throughout the entire length of the dwelling unit of twentyfour (24) feet measured between the exterior part of the walls having the greatest length. 4. Dwelling units shall have a minimum roof pilch of four (4) inches to one (1) foot. 5. All dwelling units except apartment buildings ’hall be constructed on top of a basement. The basement shall comply with the City of Hastings Building Code as amended. 6. All dwellings shall be firmly attached to the foundation so as to watertight as required by the Hastings Building Code or, if a mobile home, shall be in compliance with the United States Depart­ ment of Housing and Urban Development Regula­ tions entitled "Mobile Home Construction & Safety Standards" and installed to meet the manufac­ turer's specifications for pillar placement and load capacity. 7. The wheels, pulling mechanism, and tongue of any mobile home shall be removed prior to placement on a foundation. 8. All dwelling units where there exists an elevation differential of more than one (1) foot between any door and the adjacent grade, steps, a porch or deck shall be provided as follows (a) the steps, porch, or deck shall be permanent­ ly attached to the dwelling unit, or (b) the steps, porch, or deck shall be permanent­ ly installed in the ground and shall abut the dwell­ ing unit so that they appear to be permanently at­ tached to the dwelling unit. 10. All dwellings shall provide a minimum of two points of Ingress and egress. 11. All additions to dwellings shall meet all the requirements of this Ordinance. 12. All dwellings shall be aesthetically compati­ ble in design and appearance with other residences In the vicinity, with either a roof overhong of not less than slx(6) Inches on all sides or roof drainage systems, concentraing roof drainage at collection points along sides of the dwellings. The compatibility of design and ap­ pearance shall be determined in the first instance by the Building Inspector upon review of the plans submitted for a particular dwelling. An appeal by an aggrieved party may be taken to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Any determination of com­ patibility shall be based upon the standards set forth In this section os well os the character, design, and appearance of residential dwellings located outside of mobile home parks within three hundred (300) feet of the subject dwelling. The foregoing shall not be construed to prohibit In­ novative design concepts involving such matters as solar energy, view, unique land contour, or relief from the common or standard designed home. 13. A private garage, either attached or detach­ ed, shall be constructed In conjunction with any dwelling unit except apartment buildings built after the effective date of this section in order that such dwellings will compare favorably With ex­ isting dwellings in the City of Hastings. Further, all dwelling units constructed after1 the effective date of this section shall Install a driveway paved with asphalt or concrete which shall connect the guroge with the public street abutting the site. SECTION 3. If any Section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance Is for any reason held to be Invalid or unconstitutional by decision of any Court or competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. Movod by Jasperse, and supported by White, that the above Ordinance be adopted as read. YEAS 7 NAYS 0 ABSENT 1 I, Sharon Vickery, City Clerk, does hereby certify that the above is a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hostings City Council on January 28. 1991. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk (2,z7) Send your Valentine a Special: - PHOTO - |2 » VALENTINE | 1 GREETING $10°° Includes Valentine greeting and picture to run in the Valentine Issue, February 14, Hastings Banner. Deadline for picture ads is Tuesday, February 12. Call 948-8051 ...FOR MORE INFORMATION �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 7, 1991 Legal Notices COMMON COUNCIL January 28. 199) Common Council met in regular session in the City Hall. Council Chambers. Hastings. Michigan on Monday. January 28. 1991 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Gray presiding. 1. Present at roll coll: Cusack. Jasperse. Walton. Watson. White. Brower. Campbell. 2. Moved by White, supported by Wolton that the minutes ol the January 14. meeting be approv­ ed os corrected ond signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeas: All. Absent. Spencer. Carried 3. Invoices Read: Etna Supply................................................. $2.5» 3$ Jone and Henry.,,......................................... Il .BsO.48 AKIO Soh Co...................................................1.WJ0 HoUerdo Huaengo Co...................... 1 044.21 Marblehead limo............................................1.107.00 Moved by Jasperse supported by Biower that the above invokes bo approved Yeas: Campbell. Brower. White. Watson. Wolton. Jasperse. Cusack. Absent: Spencer. Carried. 4. Moved by Cusack, supported by Brower that the invokes from lansing Community College in the amount of $176.00 bo approved from the Designated Training Fund with proper budget ad­ justment to *101 -301 -960.20. Yeas: Cusack. Jasperse, Walton. Watson, White. Brower, Camp­ bell. Absent: Spencer. Carried. 5. Moved by White, supported by Jasperse that the invoices from WW Engineering and Science for $1,602.00 each totaling $3,204.00 be approved from the Water Fund #592-557-956.02 with proper budget adjustments. Yeas: Campbell. Brower. White, Watson. Wolton, Jasperse. Cusack. Absent: Spencer. Carried. 6. Moved by Campbell, supported by Brower that the Invoice for $138.10 from DARE America be approved with $66.18 to come from the Designated DARE Fund, with proper budget adjustments to fl01-301-960.10. Yeas: Cusack. Jasperse. Walton. Watson, White, Brower, Campbell. Absent: Spencer. Carried. 7. Moved by Brower, supported by White that the greeting cord from the City of Utica be receiv­ ed ond placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 8. Moved by Cusack, supported by Walton that the request of January 21, 1991 from the Thornop­ pie Arts Council for a tentative schedule of events to be held at the Arts Hatchery Building for 1991 be approved, and city clerk to notify of approval. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 9. Moved by Brower, supported by Walton that the letter of January 25, 1991 from RIBC (Recycling In Barry County) thanking the City for supporting the Christmas Tree Recycling Project be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 10. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Cusack, that Ordbiance 240, an ordinance amending Sec­ tions 3.10, ond Article XIV, Sections 3.206, 3.207, 3.208 ond 3.209 dealing with the Mobile Home Or­ dinance be approved. Yeas: Campbell. Brower. White, Watson. Wolton, Jasperse. Cusack. Absent: Spencer. Carried. ' 11. Moved by Jasperse, supported by White that Ordnance 241, amending Sections 3.10, and 3.49A dealing with dwelling units outside of Mobile Home Parks be adopted. Yeas: Cusack, Jasperse, Walton, Watson, White, Brower, Camp­ bell. Absent: Spencer. Carried. Councilman Jsperse thanked those who worked on the Mobile Homo Ordinance which took over a year to put together and get approved by Lansing. 12. Moved by Campbell, supported by Cusack that the contract for professional services with Williams ond Works Engineering ond Science for the update of the Master Plan be approved, not to exceed $14,920 and that Mike Klovanich be designated as the official representative of the Ci­ ty, and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign said contract. Yeos: Campbell, Brower, White. Watson, Walton, Jasperse, Cusack. Absent: Spencer. Carried. 13. Moved by Walton, supported by Watson that the recommendation of the Property Committee to reject the bid of Robert Taylor of $3,500 for approx­ imately 7.44 acres of landlocked land owned by the City and adjoining Mr. Taylors land, as the commitlee felt it was worth more money. Said Pro­ perly is Zoned RR, and in the flood plain. Part of SW%. SW'/. Sec. 16-3-8; being part of #08-51 -255-015-00 lying E. of River and West of City Limits. Yeas: Cusack. Jasperse. Walton, Watson. White, Brower, Campbell. Absent: Spencer. Carried. 14. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Walton that the Property Committee negotiate with Mr. Robert Taylor and come back with a final offer. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 15. Moved by Cusack, supported by Walton that the 12/31/90 budget status ond revenue status reports be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 16. Moved by Campbell, supported by Jasperse that Owen-Ames-K-mball Co. be authorized to pro­ ceed with repair of the exterior of lhe Hostings Public Library to take care of water leaking pro­ blems to the interior of the building, at a bid of $5,670.00 to be paid from the Contingency Fund with proper budget adjustments to #101-265-976.10. Owen-Ames-Kimball have deter­ mined that most of the water coming into the building is through the cracked joints in the ex­ terior brkk and stone work. They will tuck point the mortar joints and water proof the brick work with mercury professional waterproofing material which can be completed in 32® temperatures so work could be completed before springtime. Direc­ tor of Public Services, Mike Klovanich suggested that if there are any further problems with the roof that Council consider putting a 6/12 pitch roof on it. Yeas: Campbell, Brower, White, Watson; Walton, Jasperse, Cusack. Absent: Spencer. Carried. 17. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Brower that Stephen D. Loftus be appointed to the Library Board to fill the unexpired term of Willo Fuhr, whose term will expire 1-1-93. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. __ 18. Mayor Gray stated there would be a gradua­ tion of students from the DARE Program, put on by Officer Jack Cross at the Central Auditorium on Tuesday, January 29, at 1:00 p.m. ond invited ap­ pointed officials to attend if they wanted. 19. Moved by Walton, supported by White that the matter considerina the revision of the Citys 1955 Charter be referred to the Ordinance Com­ mittee to come back to council with procedures for revising our Charter. Yeas: Cusack. Jasperse. Walton. Watson, White, Brower, Campbell. Ab­ sent: Spencer. Carried. 20. Librarian Barbara Schondelmayer was pre­ sent and gave a report on the contributions from Hostings and Rutland Townships and stated that Rutland was going to put 3/10 of a mill on the ballot for the Library and that Hastings Township would not put it on the ballot, so that as of January 1, 1991 Hastings Township residents will pay an annual fee of $15.00 for a library card. Councilman Cusack thanked the Librarian for an outstanding lob. Moved by Cusack, supported by Wolton that the Librarians report on the contributions from the two townships be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 21. Councilman Spencer arrived at 8:04 p.m. 22. Cound'person Walton asked about who was going to order the recycling bin approved at the last meeting and Mr. Klovanich stated that he would if she would give him the information on where to order. 23. Mayor Gray congratulated Deputy Clerk Sherlyn Olsen on receiving a 4.0 grade on her Ac­ counting 101 class. 24. Moved by Campbell, supported by Cusack to adjourn at 8:20 p.m. Read ond approved: Mary Lou Gray, Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (2/7) STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE STH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Cose No. 22053C TRANSAMERICA PREMIER INSURANCE COMPANY. Plaintiff, CARRIER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AND RUTH KREASON. Defendants. David W Yaldo (P36817) Schier. Deneweth * Parfitt. P.C. Attorneys tor T ransomer tea 3301 W Big Beaver Read. Ste 821 Troy. Ml 48084 131 649 3600 ORDER At a session ol said Court held in the District Court in the County ol Kalamazoo on January 9. mi. PRESENT: Honorable Kenneth I. long On the 13th day ol November. 1990. an action was filed by Tronsomerico Premier Insurance Com­ pany. Plaintiff, against Carrier Construction Com­ pany. Inc. ond Ruth Kreason. Defendants, in this Court based upon an indemnity claim asserted by Transamerica Premier Insurance Company. Upon hearing and consideration of the motion of Plaintiff attesting to the fact that the Defendants in this action cannot be personally served with a Summons and a copy of the Complaint herein because their present whereabouts are unknown, and. therefore, service upon Defendants of the Summons and a copy of the Complaint In this ac­ tion cannot be otherwise effectuated, and it ap­ pearing to this Court that Plaintiff, after diligent In­ quiry, has been unable to ascertain the Defen­ dants' residence or current wherebouts either within or without the State of Michigan and it fur­ ther appearing that personal service of the Sum­ mons and Complaint in this action cannot be mode upon the Defendants for the above stated reasons, and that publication of this Order in a newspaper and posting of the Order and a copy of the Sum­ mons and Complaiht in the Courthouse for the 8th Judicial District Court is the best means available to appraise Defendants of the pendency of this action; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendants, Car­ rier Construction Company and Ruth Kreason, shall on or before February 27, 1991, serve their answer on David W. Yaldo, Attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is 2301 W. Big Beaver Road, Suite 821, Troy. Michigan 48084, or take such other action as may be permitted by low. Failure to comply with this Order may result in a judgment by default against said Defendants with relief demanded In the Complaint filed in this Court; IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order be published once each week for three (3) con­ secutive weeks in the Hastings Banner, the legal newspaper designated as most likely to give notice to said Defendants. Publication shall occur within the County of Barry, State of Michigan; IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the first publication of this Order be made within twenty-one (21) days from the dote of entry of this order; and that mail­ ing a copy of this Order be dispensed with because Plaintiff cannot, with reasonable diligence, ascer­ tain a place where the Defendants would probably receive matters transmitted by mail; Honorable Kenneth E. Long (P16783) (2/14) State of Michigan in the Circuit Court for the County of Barry ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE/ORDER TO ANSWER File No. 90-615-CR NASHVILLE CO-OPERATIVE ELEVATOR ASSOCIATION. Plaintiff vs.' MEMBERS OF NASHVILLE CO-OPERATIVE ELEVATOR ASSOCIATION. Defendant. James H. Fisher (P26437) Attorney for Plaintiff 607 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 At a session of said Court, held in the Circuit Courtroom In the City of Hastings, Sorry County, Michigan, this 10th day of January, 1991. PRESENT: Honorable Richard M. Shuster. Circuit Judge This matter having come before the Court pur­ suant to the verified compliant filed herein, and the Court being duly informed in the premises. IT IS ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that any Defen­ dants wishing to contest the dissolution of Plaintiff corporation, or its proposed distribution of assets, shall appear before this Court on the 7th day of March 1991, at 2:30 p.m. to show cause why the relief prayed for in Plaintiff's Complaint should not be granted. The relief prayed for in the Complaint is dissolu­ tion of said corporation and approval of a propos­ ed plan of distribution of assets to a trust fund to provide scholarships to students at Maple Valley High School. A failure to appear on the date in question wiii result in the court approving this plan of distribution. Unknown claimants would be heirs of deceased members of the association. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that this Order shall be published for three consecutive weeks in the Hastings Banner, and a copy served by requested mail, return receipt registered mail, on each member. Dated: January 10, 1991 Richard M. Shuster Circuit Judge Drafted by: James H. Fisher SIEGEL, HUDSON. GEE & FISHER 607 North Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (2/7) Historical Society seeks rural school info, memorabilia Members of the Barry County Historical Society have been collecting information on rural schools of the county, and the County Normal School, and invite residents to submit pictures or school records. While material has been assembled for many of the 138 existing schools at one time or another, there arc a tew for which no necxwds have been found? at least for some yeare. There also are pictures that need identifications. The Rural Schools History Committee met recently to review progress and plan. They hope that eventually lhe society may be aNe to publish a book to preserve the history of Barry County’s rural schools and their teachers. An attempt will be made to tell lhe story of each school up to the point of its consolidation. The committee would like lo see any such histories that have been done for other Michigan counties. Society members have had help from a number of county residents in compiling in­ formation from all parts of the county. Society vice president Joyce Weinbrecht has worked with Susan Hinckley, Allie Smith, Marge Barcroft, Ella Kantncr and Nyla Stanton on the eight eastern townships, while Clare and Nellie Richards, with help from others, have written the history of the four southwest townships. The four northwest townships are being covered by Norma Velderman. People she has consulted for information on Rutland, Irving, Thomapple, and Yankee Springs townships include the late Kathryn Ferris. Maps showing locations of all schools are be­ ing prepared. Carol Harbin is contributing typing for the project. Agnes McPharlin and Meredith Gilbert are gathering information on the County Normal School, which supplied many teachers for rural schools. Among many persons who have provided records and pictures to be copied or incorporated are May Granata, Emerson Stru­ ble and Margery Strain. Others who have materials they would like to lend may contact Nellie Richards at 623-2957, Joyce Wein­ brecht at 945-5471 or Norma Velderman at 795-9715. For the County Normal, contact Agnes McPharlin at 945-9606. Or, those interested may come to the next meeting of the Rural Schools History Com­ mittee Wednesday, Feb. 20, at 1:30 p.m. at 530 S. Grove Street in Delton. Other members of the committee are Jane Barlow, Thelma Hook, Garold McMillen and John Walton. State House office closings announced State budget reductions will result in periodic closings of House Republican Leader Paul Hillegonds* Lansing office through September. Hillegonds, who represents Thomapple Yankee Springs townships, said all offices in the House of Representatives will be closed an average of two days per month in an effort to decrease Michigan’s projected $1.3 billion budget deficit. The Legislature and all other stale depart­ ments must cut their budgets by 9.2 percent. House employees have been ordered to take 15 days off without pay, which will close down the House of Representatives. "My staff and I will make sure our com­ munication with the 54th District is not im­ paired by these office closings," Hillegonds said. "The mandatory office closure dates are uniform for all House staffs to help consti­ tuents avoid confusion. I appreciate the understanding of district residents in these uncertain financial times." Hillegonds* office already was closed on Jan. 18. Other closings are scheduled for Feb. 15, March 8 and 22. April 1 and 19. May 24 and 28, June 14 and 28, July 5, Aug. 9 and 30, and Sept. 3 and 20. “As always, I will do my best to remain ac­ cessible, whether I am at the Capitol ot in the district," Hillegonds said. "I hope these un­ fortunate office closings do not inconvenience anyone in need of our services." Hillegonds’ Lansing office can be reached at (517) 373-0836. Send.. .The BANNER to a friend. It makes an ideal gift! NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereb-r given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing for the following: CASE NO. V-1-91 — Christopher J. Fluke, Laura D Huke, (applicants). LOCATION: 2546 S. Broadway on the West side between Robinwood Dr. and Campground Rd. in Sec. 30, Hastings Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to go closer to the road than allowed. MEETING DATE: February 19, 1991 TIME: 7:30 P.M. PLACE: Annex Con'erence Room In the County Annex Building at 117 South Broadway, Hostings, Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Site Inspections of the above described property will be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members the day of the hearing. Persons In­ terested in accompanying the group should contact the Donning Office. The variance application is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning OHice. 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Of­ fice at 948-4830 for further information. Nancy L. Boersma. Clerk Barry County (2/7) Call Us at 948-8051 Rotary supper planned this Friday The Hastings Rotary Club will serve a Spaghetti Supper from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday (Feb. 8) In the Hastings High School cafeteria. Members are hoping for attendance by those who plan to attend the home basketball game against Harper Creek. Proceeds from the meal will go to the Central Auditorium Renovation project. Tickets are $4 per person or $16 per family. Woodland News by Catherine Lucas The Mud Creek-Collier Drain project was the main topic of discussion recently when the Woodland Township Board met. Several Woodland Township property owners were at the meeting to state their opposition to the project. Supervisor Douglas MacKenzie said he had found only one Woodland Township property owner in the drain area in favor of the project, which would mainly benefit Sunfield Township in Eaton County, would cost Woodland Township and township property owners, and would dump water faster in the area between Barnum and Davenport roads on the east side of the township. The board made a resolution against the proposed project and MacKenzie stated he would be at the Depart­ ment of Agriculture hearing on Tuesday to voice Woodland’s opposition. Barry County Drain Commissioner Bob Shaffer came to the meeting and showed plans for the project. He assured the Woodland Township Board and the landowners who came to the meeting that he also opposed the project because it would not benefit any part of Barry County but would add to this county’s flood problems by dumping Eaton and Ionia County runoff faster into the south part of Woodland Township and Castleton Township. Other township business discussed at the board meeting included a brief mention of the 1991-92 budget preparation process, which will begin this month. A date of March 23 was set for the annual township meeting, when the proposed budget will be presented to township citizens. This meeting will be at the new township hall on South Main Street at 1 p.m. Jim Wickham, Township Fire Chief, reported the fire department has a new ex­ haust fan to clear houses of smoke and the fire department had responded to one call in January, a car burning on Martin Road near Brown Road. The library report included information on new books in the library, on work needing to be done to the building, and that library use had been unusually high for January. Wednesday evening around 40 members arid guests of Kilpatrick United Brethren Church held a potluck dinner and listened to an interesting tape of one of a series of broad­ casts (Prophecy in the News) about Biblical prophecy provided by Doreen De mond. The “Walk Through the Bible" Seminar on the New Testament sponsored by Lakewood Ministerial Association at Lakewood United Methodist Church Saturday was attended by 40 people. Last year’s seminar on lhe Old Testament drew 120 people, but there were several scheduling conflicts this year. Those people who attended the seminar said they en­ joyed it and learned a lot. Helen Brown had surgery a few weeks ago and follow-up surgery last week. She is recovering at home and must be inactive for at least three weeks. The Rev. Robert Kirsten reports Woodland United Methodist Church is arranging for meals to be taken to her home for that period. The 1991 Church Council was installed at Zion Lutheran Church Sunday morning. Douglas MacKenzie remains council presi­ dent. Church elders are Shirley Smith, Bill Freedland and Duane Reuther. Zion trustees are Tom Niethamer, Darlene Niethamcr, and Phil Everetts. Joyce Heise is the board secretary, Marge Vroman treasurer and Alice ATTENTION EMPLOYERS Looking for Temporary Help? We have a number of pre-qualified workers for clerical, industrial, and technical jobs. Advantages of Hiring Wise Temps: * • • • • • Pre-screened and tested applicants References checked No payroll taxes No workers compensation No payroll reporting Employment eligibility verification (Form 1-9) • Right to know compliance For more information, call Call Kyle at... 948-8600 Out of Town Call 1-800-526-7298 Morrow is a member of the board. Dave and Darlene Niethamer flew to Can­ cun, Mexico, with a group sponsored by Great Lakes Seed Company. They were gone a week and got home on Sunday. Some other Woodland area fanners and farm wives also went on the trip. Dorothy Schabily, with the help of Barbara Swift, is holding "Good News Club" meetings in the Woodland School library each Wednesday from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. This series of 12 weekly programs will end in April. Any child attending Woodland School is welcome at the meetings, which include crafts, games and a Bible Story. Children must bring a permission note from their parents, which includes the child’s address and family phone number. The Rev. Ward Pierce of Lakewood United Methodist Church attended a meeting of UMCOR coordinators with the UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) Board of Directors in South Carolina last week. He left the parsonage Thursday and returned Tuesday evening. During the time in South Carolina, Pierce and other coordinators *ho worked in the Charleston area after Hurricane Hugo looked over restoration done where they worked a year and a half ago. Pastor Pierce was proud of the fact that the area is now known as “M and M Country" because most of the long­ term relief and restoration has been by United Methodist and Mennonite groups. Both of these groups are still actively providing relief and assistance for long-term after effects to disaster victims in the area. Other relief groups active in the immediate aftermath of the hurricane left after cleanup and immediate feeding and clothing needs has been met. During lhe meeting, UMCOR coordinators set up a plan to help communities having severe losses in the Iraqi war due to the cur­ rent use of reserve units in which all members of one group are from approximately the same area. It is hoped these plans will not have to be used, but as this is a potential problem, they have been made. Pastor Pierce preached at a Methodist Church at Hollywood, S.C.', (between Charleston and Savannah, Ga.) on the Sunday he was in the area, and he enjoyed the experience. A card shower is planned for Shirley Yeager’s birthday Feb. 10. She is at the Tender Care facility, address 240 E. North Street, Hastings, 49058. All of her friends are invited to participate. Woodland Township Library has received a box of Michigan Income Tax forms and infor­ mation booklets from State Rep. Bob Bender. These booklets are available during library hours Tuesday and Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. If you have a college student or friend who's moved away, give them something that’s "homemade"...give a subscription to The Hastings Banner Your Hometown Newspaper NEW HOMEOWNERS ARE NEW PATIENTS. Getting To Know You has be­ come the program more and more health care professionals choose to reach the new folks moving into their community. Most new homeowners say that finding doctors of all specialties is one of their first requirements after moving in. And Getting To Know You helps them become acquainted with you effectively, exclusively, and with dig­ nity. Getting To Know You... the Rx for telling new home­ owners all about YOU. _ _________________ _____ — WISE V )^\ V a u-z 1—< rtasoNNfi sfRviccs inc. P.O. Box 126 Hastings, Ml 490S8 WELCOMING NEWCOMERS NATIONWIDE To become a apontor, call (800) 645-6376 In Naw York State (800) 632-9400 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 7, 1991 — Page 11 Legal Notices Honorary membership bestowed The Hastings Exchange Club has presented Sandy James, owner of Creative Catering, with an award of recognition as an honorary member of the club. The award was presented to Sandy for providing the group’s morn­ ing breakfast for a number of years. She has continually been supportive of all club activities and her faithful service Is appreciated by every member of the club. Pennock Birth Announcements — GIRL, Anna Marie McNally, bom Jan. 14 to Mr. and Mrs. Timothy McNally 828 S. Washington. Time, 11-15 p.m. Weight, 6 lbs. 13. ozs. GIRL, Ashton Marie, bom Jan. 21 to Randy and Angie Snore of Hastings. Time, 6:58 p.m. Weight, 5 lbs. 15% ozs. and is 20 inches long. GIRL, Lynn Marie, bom Jan. 23, to Judy Williams of Nashville. Time, 12:54 a.m. Weight, 7 lbs. 13 ozs. Proud grandparents are Paul and Dorothy Williams of Nashville. BOY, Dylan Wayne, bom Jan. 19 to Tim McKay and Kelli Tebo of Hastings. Time, 6:26 p.m. Weight, 7 lbs. 6'6 ozs. and is 22 in­ ches long. BOY, Travis Roy, bom Jan. 26 to Mr. and Mrs. Wes Coenen of Hastings. Time, 10:09 a.m. Weight, 8 lbs. 716 ozs. and is 22 inches long. BOY, Gregory Alberto, bom Jan. 21 to Greg Roath and Blanca Pacheco of Hastings. Time, 11:25 a.m. Weight, 8 lbs. 5% ozs. and is 21 inches long. GIRL, Emily Jane bom Jan. 26 to Mr. and Mrs. Wflliam Doherty of Hastings. Time. 11:55 p.m. Weight, 6 lbs. 14M ozs. and is 2! inches long. BOY, Nicholas Gage, bom Jan. 24 to Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Fridley of Hastings. Time, 2:28 p.m. Weight, 8 lbs. 1 ozs. and is 22 in­ ches long. GIRL, Macei Mary, bom Jan. 27 to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson Jr. of Lake Odessa. Tune, 5:14 a.m. Weight, 8 lbs. 8 oz. and is 21M inches long. BOY, Dylan James, bom Jan. 24 to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hamilton of Dorr. Time, 9:34 a.m. Weight, 5 lbs. 246 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Brandon Michael, bom Jan. 19 to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Eberhart of Hastings. Time, 4:09 a.m. Weight, 8 lbs. 1544 ozs. and is 21V4 inches long. GIRL, Katelin Dorothy, bom Jan. 22 to Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Livingston of Clarksville. Time, 7:25 a.m. Weight, 8 lbs. % oz. and is 21 inches long. BOY, Cody Allen, bom Jan. 24 to Mr. and Mrs. Gary Wilcox of Clarksville. Time, 3:40 a m. Weight, 6 lbs. 10% ozs. and is 20 inches long. GIRL, Rachel Marie, bom Jan. 24 to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clevenger of Hastings. Time, 8:00 p.m. Weight, 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and is 22 inches long. BOY, Stephen Ray, bom Jan. 21 to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Sopha of Hastings. Time, 12:06 p.m. Weight. 9 lbs. 9 ozs. and is 22 inches long. BOY, Anthony William, bom Jan. 24 to Michael and Deborah Simonds of Otsego. Time, 8:52 p.m. Weight, 10 lbs. 9% ozs. and is 2446 inches long. 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Specializing in affordable complete resume service. Services Include: Cover Letter Interview Editing Quality Type Written Copies For more information and rates i-soo-us-bows Call Kyle at 948-8600 and/or dead plant materials shall be replaced CITY OF HASTINGS within a reasonable period of time but no longer ORDINANCE NO. 240 than one growing season. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS OF (v) Required plantings may be reduced by one ‘‘THE HASTINGS CODE" half if three (3) to five (5) feet high earlhen berm is THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS that Sections provided along the common boundary line. 3.10. and Article XIV, Sections 3.206. 3.207. 3.208 (vi) Alternative screening such as solid fencing and 3.209 of "The Hastings Code" be amended to may be utilized as permitted by the Planning Com­ read as follows: mission if such devices are considered os effective SECTION 1. Section 3.10 of the Hastings Code (T970). as amended, is hereby amended by the ad­ in screening the park as a landscaped buffer. (d) Open Space. Open space areas shall be pro­ dition of the following: 3.10 (18b) MOBILE HOME. A structure transpor­ vided as required by the Michigan Mobile Home Commission Rules. The open space areas shall table in one or more sections,‘which is built on a comply with the following: chassis and designed to be used as a single dwell­ (1) At least one open space area in each mobile ing unit with or without permanent foundation, home park shall contain an area which is not less when connected to required utilities, and includes than 20,000 contiguous square feet. the plumbing, heating, air conditioning and elec­ (2) In order to be considered an open space trical systems contained In the structure. 3.10 (18c) MOBILE HOME PARK. A parcel or tract area, the area must be at least fifteen (15) feet in width and must contain not less than 500 con­ of land under the control of a person upon which tinguous square feet. three or more mobile homes ore located on a con­ (3) Open space areas shall not include existing tinual nonrecreational basis and which is offered and proposed street rights of way, parking areas, to the public for that purpose regardless of mobile home sites, or nan-recreational buildings. whether a change is made therefore, together (4) Open space area* may be located within the with any building, structure, enclosure, street, 100-year floodplain, and within areas used for equipment, or facility used or Intended for use in­ storm water detention. cident to the occupancy of a mobile home. (•) Ground Cover. All unpaved ground surfaces 3.10 (18d) MOBILE HOME SITE. The entire area of in a mobile home park must be planted with trees, ground within a mobile home park which is grass, or shrubs, or ground cover capable of designated for use by a specific mobile home. preventing soil erosion. SECTION 2. Article XIV. Sections 3.206. 3.207, (f) Drainage. The ground surface in all parts of a 3.206 and 3.209 are amended to read as follows: mobile home park shall be graded and equipped to ARTICLE XIV — R-M MOBILE HOME drain all surface water in a safe and efficient man­ PARK DISTRICT SECTION 3.206 PURPOSE. This District is intend­ ner. The mobile homo park shall also comply with the Michigan Department of Health standards for ed to provide for suitable areas for mobile homo drainage. parks and other compatible uses. The regulations (g) Storage of Recreational Vehicles. The contained in this Chapter are Intended to insure storage of recreational vehicle* shall be permitted that mobile home parks will provide a comfor­ only in lhe storage area designated by the table, pleasing and safe environment for persons ownor/operator of the mobile home park. This who seek mobile home residence by providing for storage area shall be completely screened around safe and adequate vehicular ond pedestrian move­ its entire perimeter by a solid-type screening ment on the site. These regulations are also in­ device at least six (6) feet in height or by plantings tended to protect the public health of mobile home of sufficient size to provide a similar screen. park residents by ensuring that mobile home parks (h) Recreational Areas. If a recreational area is will be served adequately by essential public to be provided in a mobile home park, such area facilities such as access streets, public water, shall be designated on the preliminary plan, and if sanitary sewer, storm water drainage facilities, so designated, must be developed and maintain­ and police and fire protection. SECTION 3.207 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS. In ed. Such area shall be protected from vehicular in­ trusion. The development and maintenance of connection with a request for a rezoning to the R-M each recreational area shall be the responsibility zoning classification, a preliminary sketch plan of the park manager. shall be submitted along with the information re­ (I) Utilities. Public sanitary sewer and water quired by Section 3.206(3) herein. The preliminary shall be connected to all mobile home or manufac­ plan shall illustrate the general layout of the tured housing unit* located in the mobile home mobile home park, the number ond type of units park according to the applicable regulations of the proposed, vehicle circulation pattern, buffering Michigan Mobile Home Commission. The homes In treatment along perimeter lots, and o statement a mobile home park do not have to be separately about how the proposed use will be served by the metered, although the park itself must be public utilities. SECTION 3.208 PERMITTED USES. A mobile home metered. Such utilities for mobile or manufactured homes located in the mobile home park shall be park is a permitted use in this District. Within a designed, installed, operated and maintained in mobile home park the following uses shall be per­ accorance with Mobile Home Commission Regula­ mitted by right: tion* and the Michigan Department of Public (a) Mobile homes. Health. (b) Modular dwelling units. (j) Lighting. The lighting system in the mobile (c) Mobile home condominium projects as home park shall comply with the requirements of regulated by the Condominium Act, being Act 50 of Michigan Mobile Home Commission Regulation*. 1978, os amended. (k) Signs. A mobile home park may have one (d) Parks, playgrounds, community buildings, double-faced sign not to exceed twelve (12) square open space areas, and other facilities for use by feet in area per side or two (2) one-sided sign* mobile home park tenants. with each sign limited to twelve (12) square feet in (e) Accessory buildings and uses as defined in area. All other requirement* for sign* in a mobile Article II and permitted under the regulations of this Article. home park district shall be regulated by Article VII herein. (f) Customary home occupations as regulated by (l) Traffic Circulation. Section 154 herein. (1) Access. Each mobile home park shall have at (g) Utility buildings used for laundry facilities by least two points of access from a major street or mobile home park tenants, or for storage space for personal property of mobile home park tenants. state highway. A boulevard entrance having two (2) traffic lone* each twenty (20) feet In width with (h) Th* sale of mobile homes by individual resi­ a median at least fifteen (15) feet wide shall satisfy dent owners. ond the soleipf mobile home model units by a licensed dealer/broker on individual this requirement. All ingress to and egress from mobile home sites when same are blocked, level­ such street or street* shall be a minimum of one ed. skirted, and otherwise appear to be complete­ hundred twenty five (125) feet from ony other curb ly Installed on site. The establishment of a com­ cut, or from any Intersection of two public streets mercial sales lot offering mobile homes for place­ outside the mobile home park. (2) Street Regulation*. Public streets shall be ment on sites other than the mobile home park where offered for sale shall not be permitted. constructed to meet the standards of the City of (I) One office building per mobile home park to Hasting*. All private street* located within the be used exclusively for conducting the business boundaries of a mobile home park shall meet the following standards: operations of the mobile home park. (l) One-way roads within a mobile home pork (j) Church, school ond public uses, provided that ony building or structure is located at least forty shall be a minimum of eighteen (IB) feet if no (40) feet from any lot line. parking I* provided and a minimum of twenty-four SECTION 3.209 REGULATIONS. All mobile home (24) feet wide if parking I* provided along one parks shall comply with the applicable re­ side. quirements of Act 96 of the Michigan Public Acts of (Ii) All two-way rood* within a mobile home 1987, as amended. PROVIDED further* that said pork shall have a minimum width of twenty-four developments meet the standards and conditions (24) feet, with no parking on the roadway. Two­ and all other provisions as herein established. way road* with one lane of parking on the road­ SECTIONS 3.209A SITE LOCATIONS STANDARDS way shall have a minimum of thirty-three (33) feet. (a) Access. The mobile home pork main entry Two-lane roads with two lanes of parking on the street shall have vehicular access connected to a roodway shall have a minimum width of forty-four major street or State of Michigan highway as (44) feet. designated on the City of Hostings street system (Ill) All road widths shall be measured to the map. The street must be paved and of sufficient bock of the curb. design capacity to safely and effectively handle (m) Curbing may be provided along all private any increased traffic which may be generated by Internal roadways. Curbing, if installed, shall at a the mobile home park. minimum, be constructed in compliance with the (b) Minimum Park Size. The minimum size for a construction standard* of the Michigan Mobile mobile home park shall be fifteen (15) continguous Home Commission. acres. A mobile home park site which has frontage (n) Parking Requirements. Parking shall be proon a public street other than the access rood serv­ vldea a* required by the Michigan Mobile Home ing the site, shall have a minimum of one hundred Commission Rule*. fifty (150) feet abutting the public street. (o) Paving. All streets and parking area* In a (c) Utilities. A mobile homo park shall be served mobile home park shall at a minimum be paved by public water and sewer. with an asphalt or concrete surface which complies SECTION 3.209B SITE DEVELOPMENT with the requirement* of the American Associa­ STANDARDS tion of State Highway anc Transportation Officials (a) Mobile Home Site Dimensions. The mobile (AASHTO). home park shall be developed with sites averaging (p) Sidewalk*. Paved sidewalks, if provided on five thousand five hundred (5,500) square feet per any street in a mobile home park other than a mobile home unit. This five thousand five hundred public street, shall be at least four (4) feet in width (5,500) square feet for any one site may be reduc­ and shall otherwise comply with the requirements ed by twenty percent (20%) provided that the In­ of the Michigan Mobile Home Regulation*. Such dividual site shall be equal to at least four thou­ sidewalk* shall be required to be provided on both sand four hundred (4,400) square feet. For each sides of all two way street* functioning as main square foot of land gained through the reduction collector streets with the mobile home park. of the site below five thousand five hundred (q) Sidewalk* located along streets dedicated to (5,500) square feet, at least an equal amount of the public shall be ar least five (5) feet In width. land shall be dedicated as open space, but in no SECTION 3.209C BUILDING AND STRUCTURE case shall the open and distance requirements be REQUIREMENTS less than that required under R 125.1946. Rule 946 (a) Maximum Height. The maximum height for and R 125.1941 and R125.1944. Rubs 941 ond 944 of any building or structure in a mobile home park the Michigan Administrative Code. shall not exceed the lesser of twenty-five (25) feet (b) Setbacks, in addition to the restrictions of the or one and one-half stories. Michigan Mobile Home Commission Regulations a (b) Minimum Floor Area. The minimum floor mobile home shall be located no closer than twen­ area for any dwelling in a mobile home park shall ty (20) feet from on internal road, and no closer be 720 square feet, exclusive of garage, basement than twenty (20) feet from the boundary line of a or porch. mobile home park or mobile home condominium. (c) Mobile Home Foundation. Mobile home parks A mobile home, accessory building, utility building shall be in compliance with Mobile Home Commis­ or mobile home park office building shall not be sion standards for provisions of a home site in a located closer than fifty (50) feet to a public right of mobile heme park. way. (d) Installation. Each mobile home site shall be (c) Screening. The following regulations for Installed pursuant to the manufacturer's set up in­ screening shall apply: structions and pursuant to Michigan Mobile Home (1) If the mobile home park abuts an existing Commission Regulations. Each mobile home shall residential development, the park shall be re­ be secured to the premises by an anchoring system quired to provide screening along-the park boun­ or device comparable with Michigan Home Com­ dary abuttng the residential development. mission Regulations. (2) If the park abuts a nan-residential develop­ (e) Accessory Buildings. One accessory building ment, the park need not provide screening. for private use may be placed on each mobile (3) In all cases, however, a park shall provide home site, not to exceed one hundred twenty (120) screening along the park boundary abutting a square feet in area. It shall be permitted only In public right of way. the rear or side yard of the mobile home site and (4) Required screening shall be installed accor­ shall not be located closer than ten (10) feet to any ding to the following regulations: mobile home or manufactured housing unit. If the (i) Trees shall be planted a maximum of thirty accessary building or use is located within ten (10) (30) feet on center along the length of the common feet of or attached to the principal structure, it lot line. must have a fire wall on the site of the building (ii) A minimum of two shrubs for each fifteen facing the principal use. (15) feet in length of the common lot line. The fire wall shall comply with the Building Code (lii) All trees planted in a required landscaped of the City of Hastings. area shall be a minimum of one and one half (f) Skirting. All mobile homes located in a (1-1/2) inch caliper at least five (5) feet in height. mobile home park within the City of Hostings shall Shrubs shall have a minimum of thirty-six (36) in­ bo required to be skirtwa in accordance with the ches of height at planting. Mobile Home Commission Rule 604. (iv) Any and all plantings in the buffer strip shall (g) Anchoring. All mobile homes shall be re­ be hardy plant materials and maintained quired to be anchored in accordance with Mobile thereafter in a neat and orderly manner. Withered Home Commission Rule 605, 607 and 608. (h) Unit Ceniu... u. Any mobile home built since 1976 must be certified by HUD (Department of Housing and Urban Development). Mobile homes or modular dwellings constructed prior to 1976 shall meet all the requirements and specifica­ tions of the State Construction Code, the A.N.S.I. Code, or any other applicable code.’ SECTION 3.209D SITE PLAN REVIEW. Application of the construction, alteration, or extension of a mobile home park on a site which Is zoned R-M shall be accompanied by a site plan or the propos­ ed park and all permanent building*. Said site plan shall be in conformance with the provisions and re­ quirements of Article XVIII herein In addition to the requirements noted below; (a) A public hearing shall be he’d by the Plann­ ing Commission before approval of any site plan for a mobile home park in accordance with the notice requirements of Section 3.260 herein. SECTION 3.209E INSPECTIONS. The City Zoning Administrator, Building Inspector, Health Officer, or any of their authorized agents may inspect the mobile home park whenever there is reasonable cause to believe the Act 96 of 1987, as amended, being the Michigan Mobile Home Commission Act, ond the accompanying promulgated rule*, or any provision of a local ordinance applicable to the mobile home park in accordance with said oct and rules, have been violated. SECTION 3.2O9F VARIaNCcS. A request for a variance from the regulotirns of this Article shall comply with the requirement* of P.A. 96 of 1987 as amended. SECTION 3. If any Section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by decision of any Court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. Moved by Jasperse and supported by Cusack, that the above Ordinance be adopted as read. YEAS 7 NAYS 0 ABSENT 1 I, Sharon Vickery, City Clerk, does hereby certify that the above is a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hasting* City Council on January 28. 1991. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk (2/7) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Bany CLAIMS NOTICE R -1-------- -J- » ■ ■iwwpumseill r « wTO Estotu of Harold H. Buskirk, Deceased. Social Security No. 367-03-5187. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your Interest in the estate may be barred or affected by tho following: The decedent, whose lost known address wo* 61 Lakeside Drive, Wayland, Michigan 49348 died 11/22/90. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative Barbara A. Fox, 61 Lakeside Drive, Wayland, Michigan 49348 or to both tho Indepen­ dent personal representative ond the Barry County Probate Court, Hastings, Michigan 49058, within 4 month* of the dale of publication of this notice. Notice Is further glve;n that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the person* entitled to it. Elizabeth V. Bauer (P26187) 128 E. Bridge Street Plainwell. Ml 49060 616/685-6883 (2/7) Blood. WhdtEverv American Should Know. 1. Each year four million Americans depend on blood transfusions. 2. The safeguards on the blood supply include conducting seven separate laboratory tests to screen out AIDS, hepatitis and other infectious agents, educating donors on transmissible diseases and encouraging at-risk donors to disqualify memselves from giving blood. 3. Blood banking is one of the most highly regulated areas in health care, governed by multiple federal and state rules, laws, policies and regulations. 4. As an alternative to nlood transfusions, today a growing number of people benefit from autologous (self) transfusions. 5. There is no risk of AIDS or other infectious diseases when blood is donated, as sterilized needles are never reused. gg AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLOOD BANKS I________ ______ �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 7, 1991 Saxons sloppy, still edgeGR, with 60-56 score by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor It was basketball ir its ugliest form Tuesday night at Hastings High School, but Saxon coach Dennis O’Mara will gladly take the out­ come, as his squad held off East Grand Rapids 60-56 in a non-leaguc game to improve to 5-8 overall. The game, played before a sparse crowd that never seemed tc get into the flow of the game, featured some good plays by each team. But neither seemed to execute on any semblance of a sustained basis. Hastings was the more talented team on the floor, but every time it took a sizable lead, mental mistakes let he Pioneers stay within striking distance. O’Mara, despite the sloppy play, said that he was glad to be on the winning side of a tight game for a change. “We’ve played well quite a few times this season and lost, so it was nice to get a win, even if we didn’t play well,” he said. The Saxons jumped to a 7-0 lead in the first three minutes, led by Nick Williams’ five quick points, but Eas: Grand Rapids was able to stay close, and senior forward Jason Men­ netti followed his own miss and scored to tie the game at 16-16. An East Grand Rasids player then entered the game without chicking in at the scorer’s table, and Williams solit a pair of free throws on the technical foul to give the Saxons the lead. Sophomore guard Brian Sherry buried a three-pointer, then scored on a layup off a blind side steal to extend the lead to 22-16. Sherry led Hastings for the night with 18 points. ‘ ‘Brian did a nice jeb for us, ’' O’Mara said. The Pioneers clos-sd to within 29-27 by halftime, lulling the taxons to sleep with the ••four-comer’’ offense popularized by Dean Smith at North Carolina before the shot clock was implemented in college basketball. “They were trying to slow the pace of the game," O’Mara said. "We didn’t come out to get them because we had the lead, and they were able to sneak behind us a couple times. * * Hastings scored the first basket of the se­ cond half on a nice drive to the hoop by Williams, giving Hastings a 31-27, but that was as large as the lead would get in the third quarter. Senior David Oom scored a couple of key baskets late in the period to give Hastings a 43-42 advantage, and Sherry added a pair of free throws to increas: the lead to three enter­ ing the fourth. Led by junior forward Travis Buth, the Pioneers were able to stay close. A Buth basket to open the fourth quarter pulled East to within 45-44. Buth tallied 26 points to lead all scorers. Senior guard Gabe Griffin scored on a drive and Williams drained a triple to give the Sax­ ons some breathing room midway through the fourth quarter, but Buth scored at the 2.52 mark to slice the Hasiings lead to 52-50. Pioneer guard Ian L.ndslay then hit a couple of free throws to tie the score, but Griffin then fed Sherry for a short baseline jumper and scored on a layup to r lake it 56-52 with i :43 left. Lady Saxons Up Delton, Coldwater, now 4-5 on season Sophomore Guard Bryan Sherry drives in for two of his team-high 18 points Tuesday night during Hastings’ 60-56 victory over East Grand Rapids. The Saxons host Twin Valley rival Harper Creek Friday night. After Buth hit a couple of free throws, the Saxons ran the clock down to 33 seconds before East fouled. Sherry swished the first free throw, but left the second one short. Lindslay tried to work the bull up court, but was whistled for a traveling violation, then compounded it by picking up a technical foul arguing the call. Griffin split the free throws to give the Sax­ ons a 58-54 advantage and the ball. East then promptly fouled Williams, who also hit one of two from the line with 18 seconds remaining. Mennetti scored on a put-back to cut the lead to 59-56, but Sherry iced the game with a free throw with five seconds on the clock. The Saxons shot 22 of 46 from the field, and struggled from the line, connecting on just 12 of 20, including some misses down the stretch that could have come back to haunt them. Williams scored 17 points for Hastings while Griffin added 11. Oom chipped in eight big points of the bench. Mennetti was the only other Pioneer in dou­ ble figures with 10 points. O’Mara said he expected a better effort Fri­ day night when Twin Valley rival Harper Creek visits. "I don’t know what it was. Maybe we only g-t up for league games," he said. “We just came out flat. Wc.djdn’t capitalize when we had to. We were even missing wide open jumpers, and we never do that." “I suppose everyone comes out flat once in a while, from high school all the way up to the pros." A win Friday against the Beavers will move the Saxons into sole possession of fifth place in the Twin Valley. Area schools recognizing women’s sports day today by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor Today marks the fifth annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day, and area schools are acknowledging the day by recognizing coaches and athletes past and present. During halftime of Friday night’s HastingsHarper Creek basketball game, longtime coach and booster Pat Murphy will be honored by the Hastings athletic department for more than 30 years of service. Murphy will receive a special commemorative plaque as a gesture of thanks from the department. A 1958 graduate of Central Michigan University, Murphy currently serves as an assistant to Hastings Athletic Director Bill Karpinski, as well as girls’ track coach for the past 20 years. “She is just a super lady," Karpinski said. Murphy has served the Hastings athletic department for over 32 years, including an 18-year stint as the girls’ basketball coach, five years as the volleyball coach, and 1?W years as the cheerleading coach. To further promote women in sports, Mur­ phy has designed a special trophy case near the gymnasium acknowledging former Hastings scholar-athletes and coaches who have gone on to coach or participate on the in­ tercollegiate level. Delton-Kellogg Athletic Director Karen Leinaar invites all former coaches and athletes to attend a special reception honoring women’s sports at 5:15 p.m. today in the din­ ing commons. Immediately fallowing the reception, the volleyball game originally scheduled for Wednesday between the Lady Panthers and Kalamazoo Hackett, will be held. Also tonight, Thomapple-Kellogg High School will be host to a special ceremony honoring male and female coaches of girls' sports from the fifth-grade level through the varsity. The ceremony will be held between the junior varsity and varsity volleyball games against O-K Blue rival Godwin Heights. Parents, players and coaches may enjoy refreshments in the hospitality room, accor­ ding to Athletic Director Jeanne Kreger. Celebrations honoring the National Girls and Women in Sports Day, which is organiz­ ed by Girls Incorporated, the National Association for Girls and Women in Sport. Women’s Sports Foundation and the YWCA, will be held all across the United States. The day was first held Feb. 4, 1987. the first open day on the legislative calendar after the anniversary of Flo Hyman’s death. Hyman was the Olympic volleyball player whose efforts inspired the creation of the Day. The "Flo Hyman Memorial Award” was awarded at a news conference at noon today to the athlete best displaying Flo’s “dignity, spirit and commitment to excellence." President Bush has presented the award the past three years, but it was not known at press time whether he would be able to this year, due to the Persian Gulf conflict. Past winners include Martina Navratilova, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Evelyn Ashford and Chris Evert. The theme for this year’s day is "passing the torch.” Current generations of women athletes have grown up with more opportunities thanks to legisaltion passed in 1972 prohibiting sex discrimination in educational institutions that receive federal funds. While the legislation resulted in tremendous growth in interscholastic and intercollegiate athletic programs for women, the same cannot be said of leadership positions in athletics. A recent survey of nearly 500 athletic direc­ tors conducted by the Youth Sports Institute at Michigan State University showed that the percentage of male coaches for girls teams is 62.2 percent, compared to 35.5 percent for female coaches. However, there maj be some promise for the future. Some sports have higher percen­ tages of women coaches at sub-varsity levels than the statewide average. "Looking at that figure, you could say the groundwork for more women to move into the mos: visible of coaching positions, the varsity levei, has been laid,” said John E. (Jack) Roberts, executive director cf the Michigan Higa School Athletic Association. "Work in making the public aware that women role mode’s in positions of athletic leadership are necessary for todav’s student-athletes must continue.” Girls’ basketball saw the largest percentage of male coaches at the varsity level, 80.3 per­ cent, but that number declined to 68.6 percent at the JV level and to 51.2 percent at the freshman level. Softball, swimming, tennis and track showed similar trends. Conversely, only 2.5 percent of coaches for male sports were women, and 17.C percent of all coaches were female. Two sports are coached by a majority of women, according to the survey. Gymnastics has 68.3 percent female coaches at the varsity level, while volleyball has 57.5 percent women coaches. The figures are similar in intercollegiate athletics. Again, less than half of women’s teams are coached by women. There are even fewer administrators. "Young women must be encouraged to enter sports careers and run for offices in sports organizations," says WSF President Lyn St. James. "We have to recruit and prepare young women to be part of the next generation of sports leaders. Otherwise, women's sports will suffer for the lack of female role models and leadership.” The organizers of the “day” are hoping that by recognizing women who have made great contributions to athletics, they will be able to provide role models for young women and encourage them to make similar contributions. Grea» strides have been made in recent years in women’s sports. Generations ago, women competing in athletics was considered a taboo. More recently, women athletes were often labeled as “tomboys.” Thanks to the legislation passed in 1972, women’s sports programs have achieved un­ paralleled growth, which in turn, has created a substantial increase in fan interest, the backbone of sports. This year CBS will televise the NCAA women’s basketball tournament as well as the men’s. That is a sign that fan interest in women's athletics is increasing. Network pro­ gramming decisions are based on ratings. NCAA basketball is a good example of swelling interest in women’s sports. In Iowa City, Iowa, on Feb. 3, 1985, 22,157 people packed Carver-Hawkeye arena for a game between the Lady Hawkeyes and Ohio State. That total, a NCAA record for women’s games, is especially impressive considering the arena’s capacity is just over 15.000. “We always have good teams here at Iowa," said Matt Henderson of the univer­ sity’s sports information department. "And the team always thanks the fans for coming. It’s a give-take thing." The University of Texas, where the Lady Longhorns have led lhe NCAA in average home attendance five consecutive seasons, a'so treats their fans to a little something extra. "We have a booster group called the "Longhorn Associates’’.’’said university spokeswoman Jennifer Snyder. "After the games, they can visit with the players and get to know them a little better. It is like one hap­ py family." Through events like lhe National Girls and Women in Sports Day. organizations like the WFA and the NAGWS intend to see to it that Iowa and Texas are not the exception, but the norm. The Saxon Varsity Volleyball team raised its season record to 4 wins and 5 losses with victories over Coldwater on Thursday, Jan. 31 and Delton on Monday, Feb. 4. Hastings’ upset favored Coldwater, at Col­ dwater, to score their first Twin Valley win. Hastings is now 1-2 in T.V. play. Hastings played "nearly perfectly" in the first game, demolishing Coldwater 15-3 behind the serv­ ing of Stephanie Leatherman. However, Col­ dwater fought back to dominate the second game 7-15. The Saxon defense recovered in the third and fourth games and held firm to win 15-9, 15-8. ’ Leatherman led the Saxon servers with 15 points and 2 aces. Shana Murphy led the at­ tack with 12 kills, 15 digs, and 8 serve points. Vai Blair had 11 serve points, 6 kills and 5 digs. Kelle Young scored 8 serve points with 3 aces, 6 kills, 5 digs, and 3 blocks. Setter Anne Endsley had 6 serve points and led the Saxons with 27 assists. Mandy Berg and Jenny Storm picked up 4 kills and 3 digs each, and Kelly Eggers scored 2 kills. Overall, the Saxons passed the ball with 78% efficiency, their best pf the season, and served with a 90% rating, their best in a 3 of 5 game match. The Saxons defeated Delton 15-10, 15-10, 15-9. Delton, under second year coach Kim Richardson, who played at WMU, may be one of the most improved teams in the area. In game one, Hastings jumped out to a 9-0 lead behind the serving of Anne Endsley, but Delton settled down, passed the ball well and fought back to 11-9 before losing the game. In game two, Hastings again took a large lead 10-2, this time behind lhe serving of Stephanie Leatherman, and again Delton rallied to 12-10 before the Saxons were able to put the game away. Delton moved out to a 4-0 lead in game 3, but Hastings' Mandy Berg put together a 7 point run to take the lead andjhe Saxons never looked back. On her second serve turn, Berg finished out the match with a 3 point run. Endsley led the Saxons with 16 serve points and 3 aces. Berg had 14 serve points and 5 aces. Young and Storm led the front row with 5 kills each. Eggers had 4 kills and Murphy and Blair had 3 kills each. Young picked up 4 blocks and Anne End­ sley had 11 assists. Overall the Saxons passed with 74% efficiency and served with 82% efficiency. On Sat., Feb. 2, the young Saxon Varsity Volleyball team won 3 games and lost 5 in the Potterville Invitational Tournament. The Sax­ ons, whose starting rotation consists of 3 juniors, 4 sophomores, and a freshman, strug­ gled with inconsistent passing all day and still had the clear opportunity to win three of the five games they lost. All three games were lost by only 2 or 3 points. In pool play, the Saxons finished second to St. Johns with 3 wins and 3 losses. St. Johns' (5-1) only loss came at the hands of Hastings. Hastings split games with Mason 16-18, 15-12; Charlotte 15-7, 6-15;’ and St. Johns 7-15, 18-16. Mason finished 3rd in the pool and Charlotte finished 4th. In quarter-final championship play, the Saxons lost a close, hard-fought match to defending Class D state champion Potterville 18-16, 15-12. Again, the Saxons had oppor­ tunities to win both games but just couldn't execute well enough under pressure. For the day, the scoring was balanced for the Saxons. Murphy led the statistics with 21 serve points with 3 aces, 28 kills, and 17 digs. Young had 17 serve points with 6 aces, 19 kills. 18 digs, and 6 blocks. Berg scored 23 serve points with 8 aces, 15 digs and 9 kills. Blair contributed 17 points with 2 aces, 13 kills and 16 digs. Endsley picked up 14 serve points, 6 digs and 52 assists. Overall the Saxons passed with only 61% efficiency. That accounts for the inconsistent play. But they served with 91% efficiency, the best for a tournament this year. [ Sports Words to the Y’s YMCA-Youth Council’s Men’s Basketball C League: Riverbend 40 vs. Mator’s Gators 30; Carl’s Market 52 vs. Miller Real Estate 19; Hastings Mutual 35 vs. Jennings 51. B League: Hastings Savings and Loan 65 vs. Pennock Hospital 58; Mettala Hoopsters 74 vs. Clearview Properties 61; Larry Poll Realty 74 vs. Superette 50; Blankenstein 51 vs. Cappon Oil 63; Flexfab 65 vs. C&B Dis­ count 48. A League: Lakewood Merchants won by forfeit over Omara’s; Kow Patties won by forfeit over B.C. Realtors; Brown’s 81 vs. Hosey Farms 75; Hastings Mfg. 58 vs. Peter­ son’s 75. . Standings C League: Carl’s Market............................................. 11-0 Archies......................................................... 8-1 Mater’s Gators.............................................4-5 J-Ad Graphics.............................................. 4-5 Riverbend..................................................... 4-6 Hastings Mutual........................................... 1-8 Miller Real Estate........................................ 1-8 B League: Mettala Hoopsters..................................... 10-2 Clearview Properties................................... 9-3 Hastings Savings & Loan............................ 9-3 Cappon Oil...................................................8-4 Pennock Hospital.........................................7-5 Flexfab.............. ........................................... 5-7 Blankensteins...............................................4-8 C&B Discount.............................................3-9 Larry Poll Realty.........................................3-9 Superette.................................................... 2-10 A League: Brown’s...................................................... 10-1 Lakewood Merchants.................................. 7-3 Hoosey Farms.............................................. 7-4 Omara’s.......................................... 7-4 Peterson’s.................................................... 5-6 Barry County Realty................................... 3-8 Hastings Mfg................................................2-9 Kow Patties.................................. 2-9 YMCA Standings High School 3 on 3 A League: Domination............................................... 5-0-0 Alliance.................................................... 4-1-0 Studs......................................................... 4-1-0 Bad Attitude.............................................4-1-0 Don’t Laugh............................................. 2-3-0 Quick Silver............................................. 1-4-0 Weidemans............................................... 0-5-0 Us and the 2 Chicks..................................0-5-0 B League: Seek and Destroy...................................... 5-0-0 Damage Inc.............................................. 5-0-0 Smacker....................................................4-1-0 Fearsome 5 Some.................................... 2-2-1 Weaslcs..................................................... 2-3-0 Dwarfs....................................................... 1-3-1 Unknowns................................................. 0-5-0 Offspring...................................................0-5-0 C League: Little Rascals Bongers.......... Cest La Vie... Homies.......... .4-0-1 .3-1-1 .1^-0 . 1-4-0 Hastings YMCA Youth Council’s 3 On 3 Basketball Nichols........................................................ 5-0 Kirk Lydy..................................................... 4-1 Law and Order.............................................2-3 High Flyers.................................................. 2-3 Non Runners........................... 2-3 Dedeckers................................................... 0-5 Family Fun Nite Middleville On Saturday, Feb. 23, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., the YMCA-Youth Council will be sponsoring a family fun nite at the Middleville High School Gym and Poo! Activities will in­ clude volleyball, basketball, old time movies, and swimming. The cost for the evening Is $2 per family (free to those with a family pro­ gram pass). Children must be accompanied by at least one parent. 5/6 Grade Boys Youth Basketball The YMCA and the Hastings Youth Coun­ cil, will begin its Boys Y Basketball league beginning Feb. 18. This program is exclusive­ ly for boys in grades 5-6. Each team consists of nine players and one or more coaches, who with the help from in­ structional manuals, work with the team members on the fundamentals of basketball. Players to participate must pre-register. Players can pick up a registration blank at their school or at the YMCA office at the high school. These forms and a $25 registration fee, must be returned to P.O. Box 252, Hastings, no later than Feb. 10. All players will receive a team shirt. Teams will practice and have games every Monday and Wednesday between the hours of 4-7 from February 18 until March 20. Games and practices will be held in the East Gym of the Jr. High. There will be a parents meeting on Feb. 9 at 9:15 a.m. in the Jr. High’s music room for parents of new players. Registration, goals and objectives and coaches responsibilities will be discussed. Teams will be formed at the Jr. High's East Gym on Feb. 11, from 5-6:15 p.m. Players should come dressed to play. Each player dur­ ing this time will go through a couple of basketball drills and will then be notified of their team. Those unable to attend will be placed on a team and notified. For more information, contact the YMCA at 945-4574. YMCA-Youth Council’s Adult Indoor Soccer Game Results:Yellow 9 vs.Navy 1; Red 3 vs. White 4; Gray 4 vs. White 1. Yellow....................................................... 6-0-2 Grey...........................................................5-2-1 Navy.......................................................... 3-4-1 Red.................................. 3-6-0 White........................................................ 2-7-0 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 7, 1991 — Page 13 Middle School basketball tournaments results told Chad Lundquist (left) and Karl Gielarowski Saxons trio signs with Division II schools for their choices, they also said that they will look forward to playing football as well. The two schools play each other the second game of the season at Big Rap'ids. Hastings Athletic Director and football coach Bill Karpinski said that he thought each of his former players used excellent reasoning and were very careful in making their decisions. “All three players will contribute well to the school’s programs," he predicted. "I’m proud of each of them for considering academics as well as athletics in making their choices. As for whether or not the players could ex­ pect to contribute right away, Karpinski said that time would tell. “It depends alot on how much depth the teams have at their positions,” he said. “It also depends on how hard the kids work. I think all three will become good football players." The three helped the Saxons compile one of the best records in the school’s history and a berth in the state playoffs. Three members of last fall’s Hastings foot­ ball team signed letters of intent to play foot­ ball at state Division II colleges. Wednesday was the first day football players could sign binding letters in accor­ dance with NCAA rules. Linebacker Karl Gielarowski and offensive lineman Chad Lundquist each committed to attend Ferris State University. Gielarowski, who will study business ad­ ministration at Ferris St., cited financial reasons for attending the school, which is a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Lundquist will study computers and business. He also said that academic reasons helped him choose Ferris St, saying that the school has an excellent computer program. Lineman Chase Youngs chose Michigan Tech because of the school’s outstanding reputation for engineering and mathematics. Youngs said he didn’t know which field he would enter, but noted that Tech is a good school for each. While each student cited academic reasons The Hastings 8th grade “A” team had a hard-fought loss to Lakeview, 56-36. Leading scorer for lhe Saxons was Colter Watt with 22, including 5 big 3-poiniers. The "A" team will play Gull Lake on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at Pennfield. Hastings "A" 7th grade basketball team avenged an earlier loss to BC Lakview, by defeating them in tournament play, 36-29. Hastings advances in the winners bracket to play undefeated Comstock at 6:45 p.m. Thursday evening at Pennfield. Comstock defeated Gull Lake by a 57 to 32 score. Leading the Hastings scoring was Fred Jiles with 12 points. Jesse Barnum had 8 rebounds and Ryan Gillons pulled down 7 boards. The Hastings 8th grade "B" team defeated Pennfield by a score of 43-19. Leading scorers for the Saxons were Jeremy Allerding with 10 points and Justin Rud and Bon Rooney with 6 apiece. Hastings 7th grade “B" team lost a heartbreake. in overtime to Battle Creek Pennfield by a 35 to 33 score. In regulation time with 3 seconds left, Brian Cotant shot a 3-pointer to tie the game at 28 all. Leading scorers for Hastings were Jake Mix with 11 points and Ryan Vandenburg, 7 points. Jon Jacobs and Jake Mix each had 7 rebounds. Saxon JVs edge EastGR The Hastings junior varsity basketball team used some excellent defense to turn back East Grand Rapids Tuesday night. 42-39. The Saxons led by eight points at halftime, but the Pioneers rallied in the second half to make it close. Hastings was unable to hit outside shots, so it began looking inside to Jesse Lyons, who hit three big buckets down the stretch to help secure the win. Lyons led the Hastings scoring with 12 points, while Brad Gee chipped in 10 points. Jon Bell and Nathan Robbc turned in ex­ cellent all-around play off the bench for the Saxons, according to coach Don Schils. Hastings, which improved to 8-5 overall with the victory, will look to improve on its 5-3 Twin Valley mark Friday night when Harper Creek comes to town. Game time is 6 p.m. Jayvees rally to top Delton The Hastings junior varsity volleyball team rallied after dropping the first game to DelmnKellogg to post a 12-15. 16-14, 15-7 win. Katie Murphy had eight service points, in­ cluding an ace. Sarah Johnson and Michelle Leatherman scored nine points each. The jayvees ran their record to 6-3 with the win. Pioneers top Hastings frosh Chase Youngs with his parents, Steve and Mary, and grandfather, Buzz. The Hastings freshmen basketball team lost a non-league game to visiting East Grand Rapids Tuesday night 77-60. The Pioneers outscored the Saxons 23-11 in the second quarter to take a 39-26 halftime lead, and stretched the lead to 59-36 at the end of the third quarter. Jason Kaiser led the Saxons with 12 points, while teammates Eric Haines and Jason Markley added nine points apiece. Hastings will be host to Twin Valley rival Harper Creek Friday at 4 p.m. REACH THE IMPORTANT WEEKEND MARKET in Barry County! Advertise Each week in... The Hastings Banner (Your Hometown, Barry County Newspaper) Call 948-8051 for Advertising Assistance Don’t Miss This! WET BASEMENT? 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Look to the future with gmpxan • Individual Health • Group Health • Retirement • Life • Home • Auto Farm Business Mobile Home Personal Belongings Rental Property Motorcycle s,nc, 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE, o! 945-3412 PUBLIC AUCTION SALE STATE LAND FREE Option Extended ’HI Feb. 28th Special Prices on Sample Windows NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to the provisions of Section 131 of Act 206, P.A. 1893, as amended, State Lands in Barry County will be placed on the market by offering same for sale at public auction on March 27,1991 at the Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds, 290 Lake Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan at 10:00 A.M. Bidder registration 9:00 A.M. io 10:00 A.M. The right is reserved by the State of Michigan to reject any or all bids. SALES & SERVICE, INC. 218 N. Jefferson. Hastings 945-5375 If it's glass — CALL US OPEN Monday-Friday 8-5; Saturday 9-12 1990-91 Hastings 8th grade basketball team: Front Row(L-R)- Jeremy Aller­ ding, Matt Brown, Chad Welton, Mike Williams, Derek Chandler and Bob Rooney. Second Row— Brian Arentz, Brad Balderson, Robert Wagner. Mike Toburen, Clay Egger, Mike Storms and Dan Sherry. Third Row— Justin Reid, Tom Sorenson, Matt Kirkendall, Jeremy Kelly, Josh Hanford, Eric Sorenson and Colter Watt. (Missing: Coach Nauta, Asst. Coach Jiles, Mgrs. Melissa Schriner, Amanda Jennings and Molly Arnold. Lists of property to be offered are available at the County Treasurer's Office and Real Estate Division, Department of Natural Resources, Box 30028, Lansing, Michigan, 48909. Phone (517) 373-1250. DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES REAL ESTATE DIVISION 1990-91 Hastings 7th grade basketball team: Front Row (L-R)— Jon Jacobs, Travis Moore, Aaron Baker, Fred Jiles, Josh Leary and Ryan Gillons. Second Row— Matt Styf, Jason Deal, dean Mesecar, Damian DeGoa, Brian Cotant, Josh Robinson, Jim Robbe, Chris Miller. Third Row— Melissa Rose— Mgr., Eleanor Schroader— Mgr., Jake Mix, Brian Eggers, Jason Merrick, Ryan Vandenberg, Jessie Barnum, Marie DeWitt— Mgr., Coach Pat Purgiel. Bowling results Monday Bowlerettes Kent Oil 52-24; Britten Concrete 51-25; D & J Electric 44%-31%; Hecker Agency 40-36; Riverbend Travel 37-39; Good Time Pizza 34-40; Dorothy’s Hairstyling 33%-42%. High Games and Series - C. Moore 207-476, D. Coenen 205-556, L. Elliston 193-493; L. Dawe 171-416; S. Pennington 179-508; T. Christopher 173-478; J. Elliston 189- 479. Good Games - J. Doster 158; L. Dawe 171; C. Moore 207; J. Donnini 161; D. Coenen 205; S. Pennington 179; L. Elliston 193; J. Elliston 189; L. Schantz 169; B. Wilson 163; K. Lancaster 140. Sunday Mixed Die Hards 58-30; Alley Cats 5516-32%; Ggdenites 5O%-37%; Get Along Gang 49-39; Really Rotten Snyder’s 47'6-40%; Gutter­ dusters 47-41; Hooter Crew 45-43; Pin Busters 45-43; Holy Rollers 44'6^3%: Misfits 43-45; We Don’t Care 42'6-45%; Wanderers 41-47; Traitors 39%-48%; Green­ backs 39%-48%; Chug a Lugs 38-50; Thunderdogs 37-51; Middlelakers 35-53; Sandbaggers 34%-53%. Women’s High Games & Series: R. Rine 189; R. Haight 205-518; J. Ogden 186; B. Wilson 160; D. Kelley 211-541; M.K. Snyder 190- 512; D. Snyder 193-531; C. Wilcox 188-501; B. Behmdt 181. Men’s High Games & Series: E. Jackson 188-543; C. Haywood 180-507; D. Snyder 186-509; J. Haight 218-532; M. Tilley 184-507; R. Ogden 182-522; J. Miller 171; R. Allen 204-502; W. Friend. Jr. 191-533; G. Snyder 198; R. Snyder 174; B. Drayton 190; S. Davis 208-508; B. Cantrell 168. Thursday Angels Stefanos 59%-24%; McDonalds 50%-33%; Clays 50-34; Enforce Ware 44%-39%; Lil Brown Jug 43%-40%; Barry Co. Real Estate 38-46; Hastings Mutual 38-46. High Games and Series - P. Norris 183; R. Benner 188; L. Watson 151; L. Apsey 201; T. Allerding 142; C. Burpee 154; V. Carr 194; B. Ranguette 189; B. Jones 185; D. Snyder 199; T. Daniels 194-527; S. Snider 156; D. Bcmheisel 128; B. Moody 231-566. Tuesday Mixed Formula Realty 13-3; Lewis Realty 12-4; Thomapple Valley Equipment 9-7; Marsh’s Refrigeration 8 1/2-7 1/2; Finishing Touch 8-8; Admiral 8-8; Consumers Concrete 7 1/2-8 1/2; Middle Lakers 6-10; Miller’s Carpet 4-12; J&M 4-12. Mens High Games and Series R. Fay 171; J. Jarnbs 185;B.Ludescher 193; R. Mack 201-571; B. Slovinski 197; P. Scobey 209; N. Sinclair 181; J. Smith 217-511 Womens High Games and Series S. Rose 168: M. uillons 143-392; J. Gasper 206; G. Buchanan 178; D. Loftus 178; B. Norris 156-419; B. Hesterly 160; C. Haupt 195-488. Thursday A.M. Word of Faith No. 2, 58; Question Marks 58; Leftovers 53; Northland Opt. 52%; Varney’s 50%; Hummers 46; Word of Faith No. 1 45%; Bosley’s 45; Slow Pokes 41%; Sea for Three 40%; Kreative Komers 40; Valley Realty 39%; G.L.O.B. 39%; Word of Faith No. 3, 37; Kloosterman’s 37; Welton’s 35; Friendly Homes 31%. Good Games: C. Stuart 170; M. Atkinson 180; F. Ruthruff 178; C. Miles 145; L. Johnson 151; C. Ryan 144; P. Fisher 166; O. Gillons 165; J. Mead 165; A. Welton 150; J. Power 143; K. Leep 180; P Cromirtgcr 161; E. Vanasse 178. High Series & Games: N. Wilson 177- 508; A. Perez 181-488; B. Johnson 167-482; B. Bolthouse 161-462: B. Fuller 178- 428. Wednesday P.M. Friendly Home Parties 58%-33%; Mace’s Pharmacy 54%-33%; Misfits 52-40; Hair Care Center 51-37; Lifestyles 48%-39%; Varney’s Stables 45-43; Nashville Locker 45-43; Easy Rollers 44%-43%; Valley Realty 41-47. High Games and Series - L. Yoder 191506; B. Norris 187-503; F. Schneider 172-467; B. High 167^59; T. Soya 156-449; C. Watson 167-425; M. Dull 161-453; C. Shellenbarger 137-383; R. Reichard 154^02; D. Lawrence 137-389; L. Ellistcn 199; B. Hathaway 192; S. Pennington 182; P. Smith 182; B. Smith 174; P. Snyder 172; J. Sanlnocencio 168; R. Kuempel 167; V. Miller 165; B. Miner 453. Monday Mixers Three Ponies Tack 48-22; Andrus of Hastings 46-34; Grandmas Plus One 46-34; Girrbachs 45%-34%; Ferrellgas 45-35; Miller Real Estate 45-35; Deweys Auto Body 45-35; Hastings Bowl 45-35; Clavs Dinner Bell 43-37; Dads Post *241 41%-38%; Lazy Girls Inc. 41-39; Pioneer Apartments 40%-39%; Outward Appearance 35-45; Music Center 33%-46%; Millers Carpet 32-48; Cinder Drugs 30-50; Michelob 29-51; Goof Offs 29-51. Good Games and Series - R. Shapley 223-500; D. Larsen 169^483; S. Dryer 184-489; S. VanDcnburg 190-527; E. Ulrich 171-461; L. Barnum 178-495; B. Roush 186-513; B. Hathaway 174-478; J. Solmes 169-477; B. Anders 164-474; K. Sutfin 177-480; R. Girrbach 177-494; Y. Markley 181-484; D. Bums 172-485; S. Nash 188-534. Good Games - C. Beckwith 165; M. Meyers 164; H. Hewitt 170; M. Blough 150; S. Nevins 169; B. Eckert 162; C. Jiles 147; J. Miller 141; G. Cochran 151; K. Schantz 169; N. Morgan 163; J. Bursley 146; H. Service 172; D. Kidder 149; S. Neymeiyer 166; G. Wilson 161; A. Swanson 171; P. Thomas 152; C. Kellogg 157; J. Rice 155; C. Allen 146; J. Steortz 145 K. Falk 136. �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 7, 1991 Teen sentenced to jail term for burglaries J-Ad Graphics News Service A Lake Odessa teen who woke up residents as he broke into their house in July has been sentenced to six months in the Barry County Jail. But Richard L. Mouser, 17, initially will serve only the first 10 weekends in jail, ac­ cording to the sentence handed down Jan. 23 by Circuit Judge Thomas S. Evcland. The final two months of his sentence were suspended until the end of his three-year term of probation. If he completes the rest of his sentence successfully, the last two months will likely be dismissed. The remainder of his jail term will be sus­ pended upon his completion of 100 hours of community service. Mouser, ofl4662 Bliss Road, also was ordered to reside in a halfway house after his release from jail and to have have alcohol abuse counseling. Judge Eveland told Mouser to write a letter of apology to the victims of the burglary. Mouser was arrested in July following a burglary in the 5600 block of Brown Road. Residents were awakened during the burglary and called police as soon as the burglar left the house. Outside, residents found two teens with a purse taken from the home. Mouser also was charged with two burglar­ ies in June and July in Woodland and Castle­ ton townships. In December, Mouser pleaded guilty to one count of larceny in a building and to one count of attempted burglary. In exchange, other charges were dismissed. In other court business: •A Hastings man accused of stealing S55 in cash from a church has been sentenced to serve 12 months in jail. Darren A. Huffman, 25, of 306 S. Michi­ gan Ave., also was placed on probation Jan. 23 for five years and ordered to pay S600 in fines and court costs. Judge Eveland also ordered Huffman to per­ form 100 hours of community service and to have alcohol abuse counseling. Huffman was arrested in connection with Court News the theft of cash from an office at the First Baptist Church on M-37 south of Mid­ dleville. Huffman was charged with larceny from a building, a possible four-year felony offense. But in December, he pleaded no contest to a reduced charge of attempted larceny in a building. In exchange, a habitual offender charge, alleging Huffman had a previous felony conviction, was dismissed when he was sentenced. A no contest plea is similar to a guilty plea in that a conviction may be entered, but it is not considered an admission in any other matter. It also is used when a defendant does not recall the details of an incident •A Mulliken resident charged with a weapons violation will be sentenced Feb. 21 in Barry County Circuit Court Robert J. Green, 29, was arrested in Febru­ ary 1990 by Michigan State Police on a charge of carrying a shotgun with intent to unlawfully use it against a person. The charge is a felony, punishable by up to five years in prison plus $2,500 in fines. On Jan. 10, Green pleaded guilty to a lesser offense of attempting to carry the weapon with intent to unlawfully use iL In exchange, the other charges were dismissed by the prosecutor's office. Green faces up to two and a half years in prison and fines of up to $1,250 when he is sentenced. •A man accused of attacking a woman with an axe handle has been sentenced to serve six months in jail. Larry J. McClurkin, 47, of 1330 Patterson Road, also was ordered Jan. 23 to pay $400 in fines and court costs and $521 in restitu­ tion. He was directed to have no contact with the victim. McClurkin was arrested in February on a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon following the February incident in Yankee Springs Township. McClurkin was scheduled to stand trial on the offense in September but he did not ap­ pear in court Authorities later had to extra­ dite him back to Barry County after he fled the area. He later pleaded guilty to the felony offense. McClurkin was given credit for 106 days spent in jail awaiting the outcome of liis case. •A Nashville man charged with carrying a concealed weapon and fleeing police has been sent to prison for up to five years. Joseph G. Morrow, 31, of 6335 Thomapple Lake Road, was arrested in Castleton Township in August after failing to stop for Hastings Police. Authorities searching the vehicle found a pistol and a dagger in the car he was driving. In addition to the charge of carrying a con­ cealed weapon and fleeing police, Morrow was charged by the prosecutor's office with possession of stolen property. But in November he pleaded guilty to the charge of carrying the concealed weapon and to a lesser charge of attempting to flee from police. The stolen property offense was dismissed when he was sentenced on Dec. 21 to the term of 18 to 60 months in prison. CLASSIFIEDS ■The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 Community Notices Pets GUN & KNIFE SHOW spon­ sored by Grand Valley Cap-NBallcrs February 17, 9 to 4. Modem and antique guns and accouterments. Located at the new Bany Expo Complex on M-37,3 miles North of Hastings. Kitchen will be open. For more information and table reserva­ tions, contact Pat Stone, 616-531-4405._____________ DALMATIONS, AKC, CHAMP LINES 1st shots and wormed. Nice healthy pups. 945-2918. RIVERBOTTOM POTTERY Your area source for unique art gifts. In stoneware and porce­ lain. Valentine’s Day specials. Call Lori, 948-2933. Business Services FACSIMILE SERVICE: Send or receive your Fax Transmis­ sions. For more information call: Midwest Communications 616-948-9633. Ask for Sue or Rosie.____________________ PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE. Residential, busi­ ness, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 Police Seat Miscellaneous ROLLER SKATING CLAS­ SES at Hastings Roll-A-Rama, 13 and under, 12:30-2p.m. $3 includes skates. Stay over $1. Jan. 12,19,26, Feb. 2,9,16,23. Parcnts/adults skates free. 616-948-2814. For Rent 2 BEDROOM DUPLEX S365.00 per month. Call 948-2438. For Sale Automotive 1982 PLYMOUTH HORI­ ZON, new motor, new clutch, asking S600.00 or best offer. 945-9762._________________ 1987 FORD ECONOLINE van with high top, 305 cc, 6 cylinder engine, auto, trans., easily convcrtablc to camper. Call 945-9457,_________________ CHEAP! FBI/US SEIZED 84 VW, S50.87 Mercedes, S200.85 Mercedes, $100. 65 Mustang, S50. Choose from thousands WOLFF TANNING BEDS. starting at S25. FREE 24 hour New Commerical, home units, recording reveals details from S199. Lamps, lotions, 801-379-2929, Ext MJ446C. accessories. Monthly payments National Ads low as SI8. Call today FREE NEW Color Catalog. $23,700 PER YEAR to start, 1-800-228-6292. plus benefits. US Postal Service & US Government soon to accept applications. For exact exam and application informa­ tion in the Hastings area, Call 1-900-446-6779 ext 4317, 16am 8pm, 7 days, S12.95 fee. (HOSPITAL JOBS: start ' S6.80/hr, your area. No experi­ Send someone a ence necessary. For information happy ad ... call 1-900-226-9399 ext. 1885, Ph. 948-8051 6am-8pm 7 days. S 12.95 phone fee. - FOR RENT - SHOWTWES: Friday. February 15. 5 pm.-9 pm SaUTOoy, February 16, 9 am-5 pm 17,11 am.-4p.rn. SantaClaus qp Decoys Thank You CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our heart­ felt appreciation for all the kind­ nesses shown us during the loss of our loved one, Donald Skcdgcll. Phyllis Skedgell Ann and Dick Ewing Glenn and Jackie Ewing Malt, Lori and Victoria Ewing _______________ Beth Ewing CARD OF THANKS We want to thank all the local fire departments for there extra ordinary efforts in controlling our bam fire. Special thanks go to Mike Wolf and to our neighbors who also helped us. ______________The Hubbells CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank the employees at the Viking for all lhe donalions and support they’ve given our family. Please, just pray, Bob comes back safe. Thank you, Kathy Smith Help Wanted APPOINTMENT SETTER NEEDED Hastings area, cam a great income at home in your spare or full time. Call 1-800-633-5880 before 5p.m. IMAGE CONSULTING. Career of the 90’s. Seeking ambitious, career minded women to consult with individu­ al clients or corporate accounts on Total Image Enhancement. Professional training provided. FT/PT. 1-751-8798.________ STATE MENTAL HEALTH AGENCY seeks a non-profit corporation, to operate under contract, a specialized group home for adults with develop­ mental disabilities in Hastings. Contact Jerry Pieh, MondayFriday, 8-4:30 at (517-278-3410). by 2-13-91 EOE. Shaker Items » Dried Flowers one actnssion with each ad GOOD SKIING AND FISH­ ING, Lake front lot with small 2 bedroom trailer with addition and 2 stall garage. $28,000.00 or $325.00 per month rent. Phone Delton 623-5662 after 6pm. NOW HIRING 11 FULL TIME positions available immediately. Company trained, profit sharing and benefits. Call for interview 968-1166 between 9 and 5. Prime, downtown business site. 836 sq. ft. plus 3700 sq. ft. of parking. Call 945-5085 (8-5) ask for John. Present This Ad Receive 50C OFF Real Estate » Driver, 80, backs into police cruiser HASTINGS - An 80-year-old driver received a traffic citation last week after backing out of a parking lol and into the side of a police car. No one was injured in the 1:40 p.m. accident on Thursday, and only minor damage was reported to both vehicles. Hastings Police Patrolman George Winick said he was stopped for a red light on southbound Michigan Avenue at Green Street when a 1986 Oldsmobile backed out of a driveway and banged into the side of his police cruiser. The driver, Marshall G. Belson, of 419 W. Colfax St, Hastings, drove away from the scene and had to be pulled over by police. Belson received a citation for improper backing. Two hurt, driver arrested after crash HASTINGS - A motorist was arrested for possession of open intoxicants Saturday following a car crash that left two people injured. Edwin A. Dunklee, 27, of 5350 Bird Road, was taken into custody after the 1 a.m. accident on East State Street southeast of Bond Street. Dunklee and a passenger, Vickie J. Clum, 35, were treated and released at Pennock Hospital after the accident Hastings Police said Dunklee was driving south on State Street when he swerved onto the curb and struck a utility pole on the southeast side of the road. A witness told police Dunklee's car had been weaving on the road before the accident Neither Dunklee or Clum were wearing seatbelts, and both suffered injuries when their heads struck the front windshield on lhe 1978 Ford Thunderbird. Dunklee received several stitches for injuries to b’S head. Cum suffered minor cuts and scrapes to lhe head and legs, according to police. Both drivers received citations for not wearing safety belts. Pickup truck torched in act of arson BARRY TWP. - A pickup truck was abandoned and set on fire last week in what authorities believe was an act of arson. The 1988 Ford Ranger pickup truck, valued at $6,500, was left on a deserted stretch of Osborne Road east of Gurd Road an set on fire about 7:30 ajn. Jan. 28. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said vehicle had been parked 20 feet off the road and set with its front end up against the tree. The truck cab was set on fire and completely burned out. Deputies found a two-liter plastic pop bottle nearby that appeared to have contained gasoline. The bottle was forwarded to lhe Michigan Slate Police Crime Lab in Lansing for further rests. Authorities said no one was nearby, but tracks were found at the scene. Deputies contacted the owner, who said he was not aware the vehicle was missing. The owner later reported the truck as stolen. Deputies said the payments on lhe truck were current, and the owner had dropped most of the vehicle’s insurance while it was in storage for the winter. •A local driver has been sent to prison for up to two years following a conviction for drunken driving. Steven L. Cross, 22, received the 18 to 24 month sentenced on Dec. 19 after pleading guilty to a felony charge of third-offense drunken driving. He received credit for 143 days spent in jail awaiting sentencing. Cross, of Hastings and Nashville, faced a minimum of one year in jail after pleading guilty to that charge in November. In ex­ change for his guilty plea, additional charges of unlawful use of a motor vehicle and driv­ ing with a suspended license, second offense, were dismissed, -x Cross was arrested in March in Middleville by Middleville Police for drunken driving. He has two previoHS;®opvictions for drunken driving in 1987 and 1989. He served six months in the Barry County Jail following the 1989 conviction. Burglar steals ammunition, VCR PRAIRIEVILLE TWP. - A burglar threw a fire extinguisher through a kitchen window to break into a Pine Lake Road home last weekend. A several clips of ammunition for an AK-47 rifle were stolen along with a videocassette player and money. No estimate of the value was available this week. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said lhe burglary was reported Sunday night, but may have happened at any time during the weekend since Friday afternoon. Authorities have no suspects in the case. Motorist hurt in icy rollover accident Knife wielder slashes victim J-Ad Graphics News Service A Hastings man, threatening to commit suicide, was charged Wednesday with felo­ nious assault and assault with intent to commit armed robber after slashing a 60year-old man with a bread knife. Ernest E. Lewis, 26, was taken into cus­ tody by Hastings Police early Wednesday morning after holding the victim and his wife captive in their home. Authorities said Lewis demanded guns and threatened to kill himself and the victim. In addition to the felonious assault and as­ sault with intent to commit armed robbery charges, Lewis was arraigned Wednesday in Hastings District Court on charges of car theft, destruction of property and driving with a suspended license. Bond was set at $30,000 on the three felony charges of assault, assault during a robbery and car theft Police said Lewis was at the home in the ICO block of East State^Road when he woke the sleeping victim at 11 p.m. The victim opened his bedroom door, and Lewis slashed him across the stomach with a large bread knife. When the victim put up his arms to protect himself, Lewis cut the back of his wrist, police said. Lewis then demanded to know where the guns in the house were kept, but the victim said there were none in the home. Police said Lewis demanded the victim's car keys and left the home in the vehicle, car­ rying an 8-inch knife and a pint of whiskey. Hastings Police said Lewis later returned to the home, where he was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail. Police recovered the knife and whiskey from the car. Family members told police that Lewis had been drinking heavily for the past four or five days. Earlier Tuesday evening, a relative had taken Lewis to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo but was unable to have him ad­ mitted into the hospital's alcohol abuse unit, according to Patrolman Rick Argo. Police said the victim suffered an 8- to 10inch cut on his stomach and a 2- to 3-inch gash on his wrist, but he refused medical treatment after the incident ONLY ONE 13 THE "ORIGINAL!" » PRAIRIEVILLE TWP. - A Kentwood motorist was injured last week when his car overturned on an icy patch of M-89 at the extreme southwest comer of the county. Donald W. Bauer, 39, refused treatment from Delton Ambulance after the 8:35 p.m. accident last Thursday. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Bauer was driving west on M-89 east of Doster Road when he rounded a curve and drove into an ice-covered stretch of road. His pickup truck left the road, rolled over onto its top and came to rest off of the south side of the roadway. No citations were issued. Home burglarized, little taken HASTINGS - A Wilson Street home was burglarized Saturday ‘but little was taken from the house. Owners reported Saturday that a burglar had entered their home in the 700 block of North Wilson and had broken a large piggy bank and damaged papers left on a table. The owner’s dog also was reported missing. Hastings Police said no money was stolen from lhe bank, and nothing else was reported missing. No sign of a break-in was found, but police said burglars could have entered through a window. The dog returned the following day. (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service) Reaching the TOTAL Barry County Market every week Is a... TILL ORDER We do it EACH WEEK of the year. The Reminder Maple Valley News Sun and News Lakewood News The Hastings Banner Hove Ovr re\irei«fitm<ve call: J-AD GRAPHICS PUBLICATIONS (616) 945-9554 KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN ' Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds Exl 80, North off L94 to Business Loop > Exi to Lake Street, rigrt, fofcw far rounds sgns. Heated Buidrig. For Local information: Kalamazoo County Convention & Vstexs Bureau (616) 381-4003 Carvers O Salt Glaze Pottery WANTED Part-Time EveningHetaii 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. or flexible, ex­ perience in lumber not necessary. Apply in writing to ... BARRY COUNTY LUMBER P.O. Box C, Hastings. Ml 49058 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF REGULAR MEETING BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS The regular meeting for the Barry County Board of Commissioners has been changed from February 12, 1991 TO: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13,1991, at 9:30 a.m., in the Barry County Board of Commissioner’s room, located at 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 „ Nancy L. Boersma County Clerk Teddy Bears » Blacksmiths Country Peddler ShowAe* Adults $4.00 2-10yrs$1S0 - SALES HELP - i Wi & I9h Ceury HaitxxnB of fa Fuuv Country Peddler 7 Show eBieoCM,c«w%Ki Quilts 4P Copper If Stenciling AR Lamps Send..The BANNER to a friend! It makes the IDEAL GIFT SUGGESTION � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-02-14.pdf 1c8ef7a0471ec89051a2afd3037dd40b PDF Text Text Bradford White denies it’s moving See Story, Page 3 Hastings has ‘hoop’ champ Delton develops movie policy See Story, Page 13 See Story, Page 6 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings Banner THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 14. 1991 VOLUME 137, NO. 3 County hires 911 director News Briefs Ice fishing contest ‘a go’ Plans for the annual Thornapplc Lake Ice Fishing Festival Saturday have not been hurt by the recent spate of warm weather. The contest will be held as scheduled, with registration set for 6 to 11 a.m. at Charlton Park. Chariton Park officials said that despite the fact much of the snow has melted, the ice on Thomapple Lake re­ mains thick. Ice anglers will be after perch, bluegill, crappie and walleye Con­ testants will be divided into two junior divisions, ages 12 and under and 13 to 17, and one senior division for over 18. First-, second- and third-place prizes will be given in each fish category. Other prizes will be awarded for biggest overall fish, biggest mess of bluegills, “rock bass around the clock,” most unusual lure, wildest fishing garb, youngest and oldest anglers and contestanis who live closest to and farthest from the festival site. The Liar's Trophy will be presented to the angler with the most ridiculous fishing yarn. Entry fees are $5 for adults, $3 for teens ages 13 to 17 and children 12 and under will be admitted free. Delton millage vote is Feb. 18 Voters in the Delton Kellogg School District will go to the polls Monday to decide on a request for a millage in­ crease and a renewal. Two proposals will appear on the ballot. One will seek a renewal of the 25.43-mill levy for one year, plus another mill. The second proposition will be for a one-mill increase for one year. School officials said each mill will generate about $192,000 for the district. The additional millage would be used to hire two more elementary teachers; to offer a health class to seventh and eighth graders; to implement the remaining 1990-91 recommendations to the science and social studies curriculum that were not possible because of budget cuts; to improve math, English and physical education curriculums; to p?y for infla­ tionary costs of gasoline, ligts and lieating; to purchase school library books; buy software and hardware for the 26 computers the school received from a state grant; for maintenance of school facilities and classrooms; and to help with the school improvement plan. All of the school district’s voted extra millage levy expires with the current tax collection. Germany topic of travel film “Germany" will be the subject of the next Hastings Kiwanis travelogue at 7 p.m. Friday at the Hastings High School Lecture Hall. The program and site have been changed from original plans. The travelogues usually are held at the Cen­ tral School Auditorium, but this one was moved because the high school vocal music department is rehearsing there for its production of “Annie." The program was supposed to be on Venezuela, but the film producer and narrator was ill and could not be present. "Germany” will be narrated by Pat McCarrier Friday night. Russell Nash will perform at the organ before the travelogue and during intermission. Rides to the film presentation can be arranged by calling Barry County Tran­ sit at 948-8098. Cost is 50 cents for senior citizens and handicapped people and SI for others. Tickets may be purchased from any member of the Hastings Kiwanis Club or at the door. < Additional News Briefs Appear on Page 2 PRICE 25' Foster parents (l-r) Cathy Wills, Steve Youngs, Janet Goforth and Pat Payne picket the Barry County Department of Social Services office in protest of a 22 percent cut to the state foster parent program. Some of them will join a state rally at the capitol toduy. (Banner photo) Foster parents protest budget cuts for DSS by Shelly Sulser and the Associated Press Barry County foster parents picketing in front of the local Department of Social Services office Monday were part of a statewide protest of a 22 percent cut in reim­ bursements for the children’s care. “It won’t buy diapers," said Cathy Wills of Hastings, who has been a foster mother to six youngsters in three years. Michigan officials are proposing the cut among other measures aimed at closing a $1.1 billion state budget deficit As a result the Department of Social Services plans to reduce the per-day payments for foster children under 12 from SI 1.54 to $9.08 and for older children from $14.52 to $11.32. The payments are designed to defray costs of room, board, clothing and allowance. "No one is in this for the money," said Sl Rose Catholic School Principal Steve Youngs, who has been foster parent to 35 teen-aged boys over the last 11 years. "You bring a teen into your house and you get less than $1 a day to clothe that kid, but yet they want a pair of tennis shoes. At that rate, it would take three months to pay for a new pair of tennis shoes." Michigan has 7,200 foster families caring for 10,000 children. In Barry County alone, nearly 30 families provide infant, child and teen foster care. "We’ll have to take that (the cut) out of our pockets," said state foster parent trainer and recruiter Janet Goforth of Freeport. She has cared for 165 displaced children in the 17 years she has been involved in the program. But whether Goforth will continue is uncer­ tain, she said. "We have three now and we’ll keep them but whether we take new ones is debatable," she said. "Since other people are also saying they will no longer take foster children, we see this as an emergency." Youngs feels the budget action is ludicrous. "The state can’t find less expensive care than they've got," he sajd on the picket line. "We take care of them*84 hours a day and don't get what you would pay for a babysit­ ter." If not taken in by foster families, unwanted teenagers will be placed into more expensive institutionalized care, according to Youngs, who said that type of atmosphere deprives them of love and stability. But what will become of the infants is un­ known, Wills said. "There is no one else to take care of the ba­ bies," she noted. "These are the real home­ less, not just the drunks out laying along Division Street (in Grand Rapids). What are they going to do with the babies, lay them out on Division Street?" Many of the children arrive in foster homes after becoming wards of the state through previous neglect, abuse, delinquency, finan­ cial hardship or other trauma. "We do a job no one else in society does and people think we are crazy for doing it," said Youngs. "People don't come up to you on the street and pat you on the back and say, 'you’re dong a good job.' We deserve some re­ spect and we should be able to break even." Wills said she cares for her charges as if they were her own. "I had one lady tell me to go to 'Rags to Riches' to buy a dress for one of the girls," she said. "I wouldn't do that for one of my own children, why would I do that for a foster child? I treat these kids just like I treat my own." Chuck Peller, spokesman for the Department of Social Services, said the Legislature and Gov. Engler might avert the cuts if they agree on other ways to reduce spending. Foster parents are not the only group facing financial setbacks from the crunch. Barry County DSS Director Ron Decker explained that under current budget reductions, Aid For Dependent Children will by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A former Michigan State Police sergeant and law firm investigator has been hired to serve as Barry County’s first 911 central dis­ patch director. Charles Nystrom, 43, will begin his duties Monday, even though the enhanced 911 sys­ tem will not be operational for several years. Voters in August approved financing the sys­ tem for up to one mill for five years. The County Board of Commissioners Wednesday voted unanimously to give the $31,409 post to Nystrom, who was recom­ mended by the 13-member Interim 911 Committee. Nystrom will be involved in all the groundwork of setting up the 911 system, in­ cluding finding a central location to house the service, making arrangements with all the telephone companies, training and supervis­ ing employees, as well as other responsibili­ ties. As central dispatch/E-911 director, Nystrom said be plans to approach his duties with a team concept philosophy, working closely with all the law enforcement agencies, fire departments and other emergency services who will be part of the local 911. "We have to do what's best for the people," he said. He said he feels his experience as a former dispatcher and in several management posi­ tions will be a plus in handling the 911 direc­ tor’s job. "I think I have a good feel for it... I’ve al­ ways enjoyed working with the public." He has already visited some 911 headquar­ ters in other counties and plans to tour more to borrow their expertise to find the best sys­ tem for Barry County. Temporarily, Nystrom’s office will be in the County Courthouse, next to the county coordinator’s office. Originally from Cadillac, where he gradu­ ated from high school, Nystrom has been employed for the past four years as chief in­ vestigator for a Bloomfield Hills law firm, Nvstrom, Nystrom and Hitchcock. His broth- Charles Nystrom ers, Dennis and Gary, are partners in the firm. Nystrom recently earned an associate’s de­ gree at Lansing Community College and has been seeking a position on this side of the state to be closer to his three children, who live in Saranac. His son, Michael, will gradu­ ate from Michigan State University in June, daughter Cami is a junior at Aquinas College and daughter Rebbeca is a senior at Saranac High School. Nystrom’s first job out of high school was a radio dispatching position for MSU's cam­ pus police. Two years later he joined the Michigan State Police as a dispatcher and stayed in that job for a couple of years. During his stint with the State Police, Nystrom was a trooper in Bay City and South Haven and served as community services coordinator in Detroit. He was a sergeant at the Ionia State Police Post from 1976 to 1982 and then left law en­ forcement for a position as human resources director for the Brown Corp, of Ionia, a metal See 911, Page 15 See CUTS, Page 15 Syrup Queen is selected t Holli Hale, a 17-year-old junior at Maple Valley High School, fulfilled a life-long dream Tuesday when she was selected to reign as the 1991 Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen. She will preside over the Eaton County community's 51st annual Maple Syrup Festival in April and represent Vermontville and promote syrup products across the state. Holli, daughte. of Darryl and Laurie Hale of Vermontville, has ambitions to be a lawyer and an ultimate goal of becoming a judge. She was picked from a field of seven candidates during judging at the Congregational Church in Vermontville. Serving with her will be alternate queen Leigh Stine, daughter of Stephen and Patricia Stine; and members of the court Kelly Endsley, daughter of Royal and Vickie Stickles; Amanda Rugg, daughter of Terry and Larry Rugg; and Dawn Brand, daughter of Charles and Dixie Brand. The new brown-eyed, golden-brown haired queen is a member of the National Honor Society and Student Council and plays on her school’s basketball and softball teams. She is active in her church youth group, Students Against Drunk Driving, and Varsity Club. Knowledge of the maple syrun making process is part of the criteria used in select­ ing the Vermontville queen and Holli has has plenty of experience helping her grand­ parents, Don and Edith Hale of Charlotte. "I have helped in the tapping and gather­ ing. I have drilled the holes, inserted the spiles, hung the buckets and gathered (sap) many times,” Holli said. She fondly recalls that as a child, she and friends would rush to the Maple Manor, the place where the Vermontville Maple Syrup Association makes syrup, to receive a fresh, hot sample. "My friends and I always looked forward to the early spring ritual of checking the buckets eve.y day after school to see if the sap was running." Holli Hale. 17, will reign over Vermontville's Maple Syrup Festival in April. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 14, 1991 Peace Circle hears Palestinian Speaker says Gulf War angers Arabs by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer U.S. support for two of the most repres sive Middle East regimes in the Persian Gulf War has angered most of the Arab world, ac­ cording to a Palestinian-American. And the United States is not fighting for human rights in the Middle East but is pur­ suing its own economic and political inter­ ests, said Julia Petry, a professor of sociol­ ogy at Lansing Community College and a naturalized American citizen. Speaking to the Barry County Peace Circle Tuesday night at Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings, Petry said the U.S. decision to aid News Briefs Hastings joins Science Olympiad Hastings High School and Middle School will be among the competing teams in the Region 10 Science Olym­ piad at Kellogg Community College Saturday, Feb. 13. ■ About 500 junior high and high school students will take part in 23 different events involving all areas of science. Eighteen junior high schools and 11 high schools will be included in the competition. Region 10 includes Barry, Calhoun, Branch, Hillsdale, Jackson and Kalamazoo counties. Nintendo tourney winners revealed The following are results of the Nintendo tournament Feb. 2, sposnored by the Hastings High School choir: Ages 5, 6 and 7 — Mickey Ray, first; Lowell Miles, second; Aaron Snider, third. Ages 8,9 and 10 — Phillip Gole, first; Robert Swiatek, second; Robby Lee, third. Ages 11, 12 and 13 — David Rogers, first; Kasey King, second; Jason Mc­ Cabe, third. Ages 14 and older — Duane Bower, first; Brandon Card, second; Robert Wager, third. Christian rock group to perform “Isaiah,” a Christian rock group from Owosso, will be featured at the next pro­ gram in the bimonthly “Fire Escape" concert series at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23. The event will be at the Thomas Jef­ ferson Hall, comer of Jefferson and Green streets in Hastings. The group was formed in 1987 and is recording its first album. Opening the concert will be local singer and guitarist John Price from Freeport. Tickets are $4 in advance and $5 at the door. For more information, call 945-3004 nights or 948-9556 weekdays. ‘Single’s Choice’ group sets dance A new singles group in the area will sponsor a Valentine’s Dance from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Saturday at the Hastings Moose Lodge. “Single's Choice” was formed last fall and between 15 and 30 people have been getting together for a number of ac­ tivities. according to club president Debra Hartke. It has been attracting peo­ ple between the ages of 30 and 70. The group is open to people of all ages who are divorced, widowed or separated, or who never married. “Single’s Choice" members meet every other Sunday evening at the Moose Lodge and get together periodically for such activities as dining out, bowling, roller skating and movies. They also plan canoe and biking ac­ tivities and small trips over the summer. Children are welcome to join all ac­ tivities except the evening dances. Proceeds from the dance Saturday will go to local anti-substance abuse pro­ grams. Cost will be S5 per person in ad­ vance and $7 at the door. There will be a limit of 100 people who can attend. For more information, call the message machine at 948-8336. Kuwait and Saudi Arabia does not have the backing of most Arabs, who have long re­ sented the two countries for not sharing their oil wealth with the poor in the Middle East. "The states that the U.S. is siding with are the states that are detested in the region," Petry said. "The Saudi Arabian regime is ex­ tremely, extremely oppressive. The enlight­ ened Arabs do not understand how the U.S. can side with iL" The ruling families in both monarchies to­ tally control the government, the military and the oil wealth. Members of the large Saud family in Saudi Arabia hold every im- Lenten lunch series slated The annual Community Lenten Lunch and Devotion series will be held Thursdays at Grace Lutheran Church, 239 E. North St., Hastings, beginning Feb. 14. This series is sponsored by the HAMA (Hastings Area Ministerial Association). Lunch will begin at noon (freewill donation), worship begins at 12:30, en­ ding by 1 p.m. This year's devotional theme is “Peace.” Each week the pastor and a layperson from a local church or parachurch agency will present the homily in dialogue form. The devotional schedule is Feb. 14 — "Is Peace Possible?” Mark 4:35-41, Grace Lutheran; Feb. 21 — “Seek Peace" Amos 5:18-24, Love Inc.; Feb. 28 — “Making Peace" Matthew 5:9 and 10-34-39, Emmanuel Episcopal; March 7 — "Shalom” 1 Peter 3:8-18, First Methodist; March 14 — "The Gift of Peace” John 14:25-31, First Presbyterian; March 21 — "Peace Through Sacrifice" Zechariah 9:9-12, St. Rose Roman Catholic. The HAMA invites everyone to be part of this annual fellowship opportunity. portant government post. In Kuwait, six families control the entire country, and only 60,000 men who own property have the right to vote. Immigrants and guest workers from other Arab nations are denied citizenship in either Kuwait or Saudi Arabia. According to strict Islamic tradition, women in the two coun­ tries do not have the right to vote, cannot own property and are forbidden to drive a car. Despite its military regime, Iraq is a more open society than either Kuwait or Saudi Arabia, Petry said. "Iraq is a very secular society. There is a separation of state and religion," she said. "It is a dictatorship like the Soviet Union, but still there are civil rights within the society. Women can vote, they can drive cars, they can be anything they want to be." Arabs are equally outraged that the United States demands Iraq obey United Nations res­ olutions to leave Kuwait while refusing to force Israel to follow similar resolutions to return the West Bank and Golan Heights to the Palestinians. "The Palestinians see a lot of inconsis­ tency, I don't want to say hypocrisy, but in­ consistency," she said. "If you want to side for human rights you should declare consis­ tently that you are for human rights in the whole region." Meanwhile, Petry said Iraq invaded neigh­ boring Kuwait because the small emirate had hemmed in Iraq geographically and economi­ cally and refused to negotiate with its neigh­ bor before the outbreak of war in August "Iraq felt Kuwait was waging economic war against Iraq and suffocating Iraq," Petry said. Iraq's need for a seaport, a large debt with Kuwait and falling world oil prices were Sad­ dam Hussein's primary reason for invading its neighbor. Iraq, which is blocked from the sea by Kuwait must export its oil to the sea through pipelines across neighboring coun­ tries. Iraq attempted to lease two islands and a strip of land along the Persian Gulf from Kuwait but was refused. To fund war with Iran, Iraq borrowed heav­ ily from Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. Strapped for cash after eight years of war, Iraq at­ tempted to cancel or re-schedule its $30 bil­ I miss you G BOB, AilBY HOLLY & JOHN If only every family could have kids as great as you four. Happy Valentine's Day to all the Forbes kids. Love, Mom and Dad BL’CYNUT I love you! Happy Valentine’s Day. Cliff :t> DAD Happy Valentine’s Day! keep your spirit going forever. Steve DEAR JIMMY Happy Valentine’s Day I love you From, Turkeybutt FOSS: As Belle Midler sang: Did you know that you’re my hero, you’re everything that I wish I could be. I could fly higher than an eagle, you are the wind beneath my wings. Miriam gator, Dalton man named to national panel Delton area farmer Tom Guthrie has been appointed to a 1991 American Fann Bureau Federation commodity ad­ visory committee. The committees are appointed from nomnees submitted by state Farm Bureaus in the major producing states of the commodities. The members meet at least once a year tu consider industry issues and make recommendations to the AFBF Board of Directors. Guthrie was named to the committee on wheat. Blood bank set at Gun Lake The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will have a blood bank from noon to 6 p.m. Monday at the Gun Lake Community Church. lion debt with Kuwait, but the emirate re­ fused. With no other way to raise revenue, Iraq at­ tempted in July to raise its oil price from $20 to $24 per barrel for oil, but the Organi­ zation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, a cartel that limits how much oil a member country can pump and export in order to keep the price stable, refused to support the higher price. ■ OPEC, meanwhile, has continued to allow Kuwait to pump and export as much oil be­ cause both have 10 percent of the world's proven oil reserves. But Iraq, with its 12 mil­ lion citizens, needs more revenue than Kuwait, which only has a population of 1.5 million people, only half of whom are legal citizens. Once it had made the decision to go to war, Iraq held talks with the United States days be­ fore the invasion to determine the U.S. posi­ tion. "(U.S. Ambassador) April Gillespie told Saddam Hussein at the time that the U.S. had no opinion on Arab conflicts, including bor­ der conflicts," Petry said. "Saddam Hussein took that to mean the U.S. would not in­ vade." "Many Arab analysts said Saddam Hussein was set up, that the United States has wanted to be in the Middle East for a long time, but couldn’t because of the Soviet Union." Despite President Bush's claims he is fighting the war to preserve human rights, Petry said the United States is protecting its own financial interests in the region. "Middle East oil is not consumed in the United States, it is consumed in Japan and Germany," she said. "But if U.S. oil interests control Middle East oil, then the U.S. can control the economies of Japan and Ger­ many." "If Kuwait was selling oranges, the United States would not be there," she said. Part of the solution to achieve peace in the Middle East will be to grant Iraq access to the sea, which also was a major cause of the IraqIranian War as well. Another part is to solve the conflict between the Palestinians and Is­ raelis over the occupied territories. "If the U.S. fails to bring Israel to the table, I really see this will go on. In fact, with a weakened Iraq, it may be worse." "The U.S. could be a viable power if it could get really interested in developing the countries economically, not only for the ad­ vantage of the United States, but for the ad­ vantages of all of the people." But Petry said the United States will lose more than it will gain in the war. "I really feel the U.S. will be a loser," she said. "It will be looked at like a big power that flexed its muscles." People who mean so much to you. ‘Walk for Warmth’ set for Saturday The annual * 'Walk for Warmth’ ’ fund­ raiser is planned for Saturday morning in Hastings. Sponsored by the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan, the walk raises money for the needy to help them with their heating bills during the winter. Walkers collect pledges for each mile they walk. One Nashville resident, Harry Rollins, has said he will carry one brick on his back for every $100 he ob­ tains in pledges. CAA officials said that all funds raised by the walk will stay in Barry County. Registration will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Free Methodist Church in Hastings and the actual walk will start at 10 a.m. Guest speakers will be State Rep. Bob Bender and Barry County Commissioner Rae M. Hoare, who also is a member of the CAA Board of Directors. Those interested in walking still may pick up pledge sheets at the CAA office at 107 S. Jefferson St. in Hastings., at the Hastings Public Library, at WBCH Radio, or the Hastings office of Great Lakes Bancorp. The walk will take place over a fixed three-mile route through downtown Hastings with a mid-point warming and rest stop provided at the CAA office. Last year the local walk raised about $4,700, which helped keep 109 people warm with an average fuel assistance payment of $159 per household. Julia Petry (far left), a naturalized American citizen of Palestinian birth, said Tuesday that many Arabs are angry with U.S. actions in the Middle East. The professor of sociology at Lansing Community College sooke to the Barry County Peace Circle at Grace Lutheran Church. Be my Valentine Feb. 14, 1991. Your Sugar Bear oxoxox GRANDMA SWAN you’re very special we love you. Shelley and Tina HAPPY 10TH ANNIVERSARY Dan, Feb. 14th I will always love you Gwen HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY Mom and Dad Rogers. Love, Sharon HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY to my PMS Princess. Love, K.M. TRICIA, I will love you forever. Dave JESSICA & CORY Happy Valentine's Day Wc love you lots VERN & SHAK1 and kids Steve & Terri and kids Love ya. Mom Mom and Dad KEVIN Happy Valentine’s Day and Happy Birthday to my SWEETHEART. Love, Abby KRISTEN You're the love of my life. Toby LOVED YOU THEN love you still love you always? you bet I will! Your Valentine MIKE, Happy Valentine’s Day. Jean MIRIAM Even though it’s not new my love is still only for you MOM AND GINGER Wc will love you forever Happy Valentine’s Day. Sharon, Giles Amy, Garry MOM, Happy Valentine’s Day I love you. Mickey Ann Shelley and Tina Wc love you. M + S + T REBECCA A. Happy Valentine's Day Lots of love J.R. and C.R. NORINE You arc many things and all things to me... the most important person in our life With our love.... Happy Valentine's Day. John, Benjamin and Katrina RICHARD Happy Valentine’s Day love you for always and forever. Sherry SHARON Happy Valentine’s Day! you have been a great partner It's been a great almost 6 years of marriage. I can’t count all the ways you have made me feel wonderful. Love, Steve SHAWN, Happy Valentine’s Day. Always, Ronda SWEET SWEET married to my Swede 49 years Hoh Boy! Love, Gary REMEMBER BABY! I love you with all my heart C. Trick TO RANDI ANNE Our favorite granddaughter, Happy Valentine’s to a very special sweetheart. Wc love you. Grandpa and Grandma Forbes TO RODGER My forever Valentine! love you, Lin THE GRASS IS GREEN the sky is blue, any color you choose means I love U. Happy Valentine’s Day, Seth, Justin and Hilary. Love Grams TO: JIMMY & CHARITY, just want you to know that we love you both very very much! Love, Dad and Mom TO MY DARLING STEVEN I love you with all my heart, also, thank you for making me so very happy Love your wife Christine Happy Valentine’s Day 0 B �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 14. 1991 — Page 3 Official denies rumors on Bradford White move The orphans line up to the tune of directions from Miss Hannigan (right), played by Kammell deGoa, In a rehearsal for the Feb. 21,22 and 23 production of “Annie" by the Hastings High School vocal music department. Vocal music students get ready for ‘Annie’ Hastings Township seeks library pact Hastings Charter Township will seek a con­ tract with one of three local libraries in the wake of having its pact with Hastings dropped. During the township’s monthly meeting Monday, the board voted uninamously to pur­ sue a contract with either the Dowling, Freeport or Woodland libraries. "We want the best possible advantage for the people of our township," said Supervisor Dick Thomas in an interview later. “In the next week or so wc should know what we arc going to do." Until 1991, the township had a contract with the Hastings Public Library that allowed citizens of that community to obtain free library cards. However, last fall the library’s board of directors requested the township increase its annual contribution from $1,000 plus penal fines to one-third of the township’s existing one-mill levy, or $7,865.50 plus fines. When the township made a counter offer of $1,250 plus fines, the library board decided not to renew the township’' contract. “We’ll try to contract with one of the (other) libraries because wc don’t have the funds for a city library contract," said Thomas. The township board did not meet the library board's request for additional support because it needs to save money for upcoming projects, Thomas said. "I felt they (the library board) should have came to us earlier," he said. “If we had known earlier, we could have put it (the libraries request for increased support) on the ballot.” If the township does not sign a contract with another library, the fines will go to the coun­ ty, which would have to appoint an allocation committee to distribute the funds, according to Thomas. “But by signing a contract we (the township) will have control over where the money goes,” the supervisor said. by David T. Young Three of the soloists in the Hastings High School production of "Annie" are (from left) Saran Mepham, Eric Gahan and Jenny Bender Performances will be at 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 21, 22 and 23, at the Central School Auditorium. lion. A lot of our customers are requiring a long-range commitment." In negotiations, the company had offered the workers either a one-year extension with a 3 percent wage increase or a two-year ex­ tension with the 6 percent increase, according to Watson. With no wage increases scheduled for the next three years of the original contract, UAW Local President Pat Loftus said workers voting for the extension felt they should accept the offer. "It was a wage increase, and there was nothing else in sight," he said. "The money is there now." But Loftus said he is "cautiously opti­ mistic" about whether the agreement was in the union's best interest. "We still have a crisis about every year and a half," he said. "Things happen consistently here, so time will be the judge." Monday s decision to release nine employ­ ees was expected, according to Watson. "We put some people on a few weeks ago to work on the piston ring end," Watson said. "Those people were working on a back­ log situation." Once the back orders were filled, the nine who were hired in January were laid off. Loftus said the nine workers did not com­ plete their probation period and do not now have recall rights. But he said the release was understandable. "If they needed them, I don't think they would have let them go," Loftus said. "I guess the world economy dictates. That seems to be the trend. A lot of people are losing their jobs lately." Still, company and union officials said employment remains up at the auto parts manufacturer in spite of die nine layoffs. "Our overall employment is up over what it was last year," Watson said. "We are up over 40 (employees) besides the nine laid off." Loftus said 30 workers hired in 1990 re­ main employed with the company. New real estate firm opens es NEVER TOO LATE TO QUIT. OR TOO EARLY. Need help to quit smoking? Call your local American Lung Association AMERICAN tfc LUNG ASSOCIATION’ to Reno; it's just a second facility," he stated. Compounding the problem of the current low demand for water heaters in the housing market, is the loss of a contract with True Value which normally calls for 75,000 water heaters, Milock said. "We did pick up half of Builders Square of K-Mart," Milock said, "but that's only 50,000 heaters." And, there is a time lag be­ tween when the one contract ends and the other begins, he added. Local 1002 UAW President Mike Lytle confirmed that most of the third shift at the plant was scheduled for reduction. He said that company officials gave no indication of how long the layoffs would last, but ’’they did say that they hoped it wouldn't be long," Lytle said. "The whole economy is in bad shape right now from what I read," Lytic observed, "GM, Ford, Chrysler and Sears are rul laying off.” A worker who was bumped from third to second shift by the reduction said he had heard the rumors. "We're back to where we were when I hired in two and one-half years ago," said employee Tony Joostbems. The company put on a third shift then, he noted, and now will lay off about the same amount of workers. He agreed that the company had moved equipment and replaced it with a new line. He also recounted some of the rumors that he had heard and said, "but everything is rumor." City contends Thad office closing violates franchise Hastings Manufacturing pact extended by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer The United Auto Workers Local 138 ap­ proved Friday a two-year extension to the union’s current contract with Hastings Manu­ facturing. Meanwhile nine employees hired in Jan­ uary were laid off Monday from the com­ pany’s piston ring division. Friday's agreement, which took effect im­ mediately, gave a 6 percent base wage in­ crease to union employees. Members voted 2 to 1 in favor of the pact, which extends the current contract's expiration date from Febru­ ary 1994 to February 1996. The bargaining unit is made up of about 300 workers including production, office and clerical employees. Hastings Manufacturing Director of Per­ sonnel Norm Watson said the agreement will aid the company's efforts to plan for future production. "We think it's a good move,” Watson said. "It provides some stability for future produc­ tion so we can plan for long-range produc­ by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Rumors of layoffs at Bradford White's Middleville plant proved to be true Tuesday with the posting of 61 people to be out of work as of Monday. However, an equally strong rumor that the plant will be moved to Reno, Nev., was emphatically denied by Bradford White Chairman of the Board Richard Milock. The layoffs, the first in the plant since 1982, was done in response to the housing part of the water heater business being de­ pressed, Milock said, who pointed out that housing was at an all-time low. Bradford White's overall employees are down about 10 percent, Milock said, with 625 still working at the facility. The firm is Barry County's largest employer. "We tried to make it (no layoffs) a policy. We've had as many as 15 at a time we’ve kept on by moving them around," he said. The rumor that the plant might move to Reno probably was fueled by moving equip­ ment to the second facility the company owns in Nevada. Milock said they did send an old shear to Reno, but replaced it with a new one that cost $350,000. The Reno plant got the old one, he said, because the demand would not be as great on them, as they were responsible for less territory than the Middleville plant. "We're not moving to Reno. We have a plant there, but we are not moving this plant by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Formula Rea! Estate of Hastings has closed its office, which now is taken up by Classic Realty and Investments Inc. Classic is renting the office from Formula Real Estate owner Douglas Vickery Jr. and his wife, Sharon. Sandra Converse is the owner and associate brokers are Dale B. Thompson and Connie Witzel from Kyton Properties. "We're offering full realty services with market analysis and listings sales. Our goal is to offer fine services to our clients in the area. And, there will be no interruption in services," Witzel said. All of Barry County will be served from the offices at 319 North Broadway, she added. Doug Vickery, who with Sharon opened Formula Real Estate in 1983, will still be active in business in Hastings. "I still own the name, so if we want to do something in real estate we can, but I have, been working on four or five products that I want to manufacture," he said. "I want to get them patented first, but I haven’t had the time to f ct to it in the last few years. Now I do." Vickery, who has been m the real estate business for 20 years, said, "Real estate has been good to me, and I appreciate the people I’ve dealt with over the years, but 20 years is enough." "They say that everyone changes their careers three times, Vickery said, "and this is my third one. I’m really excited about it." "I wish them luck," he said of Classic Realty and Investment Inc. "They have everything they need to make it and grow as they serve the people of the area." Editor The City Council is not taking kindly to Triad closing its office in Hastings. The council Monday night moved to have City Attorney James Fisher notify the cable television company that it is in violation of its local franchise agreement because it closed its facility at 305 S. Church St. Triad, headquartered in Marshall, will be asked to present an explanation to the council Feb. 25. z The city and Triad locked horns legally in 1989 over Hastings allowing another cable firm, Americable International, to do business in Hastings. The city won the battle in U.S. District Court and again in the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals last fall. In another matter al Monday night's meet­ ing, the council had a lengthy debate over paying to send two Library Board members to a millage workshop. A 5-3 Vote eventually authorized payment of S90 for two board members to go. Councilwoman Esther Walton brought up the matter, saying that the Library Board will have to deal with a special millage election soon in Rutland Township, and she contended that helping two board members to attend would be of benefit. Councilman Franklin Campbell said he supported paying for the workshop because Library Board members are not paid for at­ tending meetings and they serve for "nothing but self-satisfaction." However, Mayor Pro Tem David Jasperse noted the library has its own budget and he said he felt the expense should come out of that fund rather than from the city's. Councilwoman Evelyn Brower agreed with Campbell, saying "We're sending them to do a better job for us. We try to keep police and fire services updated, why not the library, too?" Councilman Donald Spencer said he wor­ ries about the city setting a bad precedent by paying for appointed officials' trips to semi­ nars and workshops. Jasperse said he is worried about the library recently coming to the council to ask for fi­ nancial help to fix a door and a roof, to put up book shelves and have exterior work done. "It bothers me that we keep doing this," he said. "I can't believe the library doesn't have $90 in some educational fund in the budget." Librarian Barbara Schondelmayer said there is such a fund, but because of a recent finan­ cial crunch she has had to use the money to buy books and tapes. Jasperse, Spencer and William Cusack voted "no" on the proposal to send Library Board members to the workshop. Voting af­ firmative were Campbell, Walton, Brower, Miriam White and Linda Watson. A related motion, to establish a fund for such education workshops and seminars, was referred to the Finance and Personnel Committee. The council Monday evening also received Officers' Compensation Commission's rec­ ommendations for pay raises for elected city officials. Mayor Mary Lou Gray noted that the proposals from the OCC will go into effect within 30 days after Feb. 8, unless the council rejects them by a two-thirds vote. City Attorney James Fisher said the raises must be rejected as a package. Highlights of the recommendations, estab­ lished Wednesday, Feb. 6, include the mayor’s salary going from $2,900 to $6,000 annually this year and $7,200; the council's going from $1,200 to $1,300 in 1991 and to $1,400 in 1992; the city clerk’s to $35,510 this year and $37,285.50 the next, reflecting 6 and 5 percent increases; and the city treasurer's to $25,543 in 1991 and 526,725.65 in 1992. Board of Review members are slated to get $70 per day this year and $75 per day the next. The compensation commission meets every other year in odd years to propose salary levels. Jasperse and Spencer pointed out that the OCC seemed to want some kind of job de­ scriptions before making their determinations in the future. Jasperse suggested that in the fall before the panel meets next time the council consider investigate the possibility of making a presentation before the OCC to ex­ plain elected officials’ duties. In other businer* Monday, the council: • Granted permission for Eberhard to trans­ fer a beer and wine license from its current building to its new location in the strip mall on West State Street when it opens. • Referred to the Property Committee a re­ quest from the library to fund replacement of the door at the rear entrance of the building. • Corrected information on the term of Esther Walton on the Library Board. It will end July 1, 1992, instead of Jan. 1, 1992. • Noted that Professional Code Inspections has submitted a list of things that need to be done to the building at 314 East State Street to have it come up to code. The city is trying to entice someone to haul the building away from the property it owns. Walton said all that needs to be done, ac­ cording to inspectors, is work on a door, wiring, a heating system, plumbing and an insulation check. • Noted that the Planning Commission will meet later this month to begin considering charter revision. • Approved a consent judgment from the Michigan Tax Tribual that refunds $7,070.44 to the E.W. Bliss Co. for overpayment of 1989 taxes. The money will go to the county treasury. • Approved hiring Deloitte & Touche as auditor for the 1991-92 budget for $18,300. The firm will be required to submit its audit by Oct. 31. If that deadline is not met, the city may consider another auditor the follow­ ing year. Deloitte & Touche had requested a threeyear contract with payment of $17,400 the first year, $18,300 the second and $19,400 the third. • Agreed to go into the drawing for the an­ nual Mayor Exchange Day, which will be held this year during Michigan Week May 19-25. ‘ �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 14. 1991 fiewpointe ‘No' still best choice in Prairieville vote The drawn-out saga of the recall effort in Prairieville Township will come to a welcome end with the special election Tuesday, Feb. 26. The controversy in Prairieville has been raging for more than a year, and it's time now to put this nonsense behind everyone. As stated in this space on Jan. 3, recalling three Township Board members will solve nothing and create new problems. The wisest course for Prairieville residents to take Feb. 26 is to vote "no." Unfortunately, there has been a lot of confusion over the recall effort during the past year. One concerns the reason for the recall itself. Those who have called for the removal of the township clerk, supervisor and treasurer stated in their petitions that these three officials lowered the morale of the Pine Lake Fire Department by not appointing former assistant chief Ray Dunfield to either the chiefs or assistant chiefs position. The Township Board was exercising its right when it reappointed Ralph Earl chief and appointed Kevin Tobin assistant chief, despite reports that the firefighters favored the appointment of Dunfield, Muddying the waters even more is that this newspaper for nearly a year has identified recall leader James Cary as the son-in-law of Dunfield, thereby implying a protest movement based on family ties. No one told the Banner that Cary is not Dunfield's son-in-law until Richard William Feltz earlier this week called to say he is the father of Cary's wife. Further checking determined that Dunfield instead is Cary's wife's stepfather. Some firefighters have questioned whether Dunfield was assistant chief before the board made its appointments. Meanwhile, the ballot for the special election mentions only the fire department issue as the reason for the recall, but many local residents privately are saying that people in Prairieville Township are upset about township actions involving a sewer system. That means that some may vote to recall three officials for a reason entirely different than what is publicly stated. It has been difficult at times for this newspaper to sort out what is fact and what is fiction in the Prarieville recall mess. The information printed has been based on what the Banner has been told by many different people and sometimes that information has been misleading. We have to wonder whether some of the inaccurate stuff has been deliberate. Thus, a politically nasty situation has gotten out of control. It will get only worse if voters choose to recall three Township Board members. Throwing out Supervisor Roy Reck, Clerk Janette Emig and Treasurer Darlene Vickery will only create three vacancies on the board, bringing township government to a halt because of a lack of a quorom. It would take months to replace the three if they are removed. Special primary and general elections then would be needed, at further public expense (this special election Feb. 26 is costing about $3,000). Such would be the recall fallout, a result of some not liking township choices in appointing fire officials and perhaps a result of some not agreeing with township policies on sewers. If some people have problems with the decisions the board is making, they should work to have the officials defeated at the polls in 1992 rather than removed from office at a critical time when local government chaos would be devastating. The only logical choice Feb. 26 in Prairieville is "no." NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Ground forces have it even tougher To the Editor: Wc received a copy of the Hastings Banner while on the front lines in Saudi Arabia, and were slightly disturbed about the article in the Dec. 27 edition. “T.K. Graduate Returns From Persian Gulf.” We were happy that Mr. Ingersoll was for­ tunate enough to return from serving in the Gulf safely, although some subjects we felt were slightly exaggerated and distorted, and feel that the public should not be misled in these matters, as concern might grow more than needed. 1. He stated that sometimes he would notice that the news from official sources would be diffrent from network news. Though this is sometimes true, it should not be let known to the media for information security purposes. 2. He also stated he had air conditioning and worked longer hours. This made it sound as though he had hard working conditions. This is true that he only had five hours of sleep a night, to where we only get two to three hours a night when shelling occurs, although this is occasional and becoming more frequent, and as Marines we have stood duty on ship and know this is a slightly exag­ gerated statement. 3. He stated that he felt the U.S.S. In­ dependence, being the first ship in the Gulf, kept Hussein from moving further into Kuwait. This is not true. There is a whole Naval fleet in the Gulf now and Hussein is still knocking on our front door every night with SCUD missies and artillery. We are on the Saudi-Kuwait border and the Naval ships have bombed Iraqi troops on the border. They are still looking at us in the morning. So we know that this ship being the first in the Gulf had no effect on Hussein’s decision to move into Kuwait. 4. And the misprint of ‘‘soldiers’’ on the continuation part should be changed to ‘‘sailor." "Soldier" pertains to the Army and “sailor" is Navy, in which he served. 5. He also stated that if there was bombing on the deadline on Jan. 15, which is past, he would like to be there. We feel that it is easy to say this because he does not have to stand two six-hour shifts in a foxhole manning a 50-caliber machine gun wondering if a Iraqi mortar round is going to scatter your brains or your buddies* all over the sands of Saudi, or having to get in a full chemical protective suit when a SCUD missile with a chemical waifread hits your unit, or go for several days without a shower or warm food or telephones (which we have not seen for months) or elec­ trical lights (we wrote the letter with a flashlight on a dirt floor in a hole which serves as a 14-man sleeping quarters in a G.P. tent. We are not putting down the Navy or com­ plaining, as we have not written this letter in that way, wc are just stating that we believe Mr. Ingersoll did not have it as hard as it sounds, compared to the ground forces in Saudi Arabia. PFC Brad Hair, Lcpl. Gregg Tema, Cpl. Mark Pantak, Lcpl. Eduardo Torres, Lcpl. Bill Harrington and Pfc. Frank Ardis P.S. - We would appreciate a reply. Vote ‘no’ in Prairieville Feb. 26 Why spend money to rebuild Iraq? To the Editor: To the Editor: The election laws of the State of Michigan require that the wording of a recall ballot be "in the positive," such as, "Shall we recall so and so?" I am making this point because several peo­ ple have already indicated that they were con­ fused about the true purpose of the special election in Prairieville Township to be held Feb. 26 (at a cost of $3,500) to recall three duty elected township officials. At issue is the fact that four of the five Township Board members opted to reappoint the fire chief, a man who had served in that capacity for the four previous years, instead of the person selected by popular vote of the fire department members. To all of you who may have been confused. for whatever reason, and for those of you who are concerned, please read the three ballots very carefully and you will see that there is no reference to the proposed sewer, or any other issue, except the fact that three Prairieville Township officers did not see fit to appease the members of the Pine Lake Fire Depart­ ment. Consider too that the Pine Lake Fire Department is not the Prairieville Township Fire Department and that a group that serves a small portion of the township is attempting to affect the entire township. I urge you to vote “No” on all three ballots, one for each of the township officials. Remember, the ballot will be worded in “the positive." Wayne Loney Plainwell The kids are Delton’s future To the Editor: I’m writing this letter to reach out to the citizens of the Delton Kellogg School system. As you know, we are approaching an elec­ tion on Feb. 18. This election is very impor­ tant to our children. If we can’t pass this millage renewal and give our children a good future, then I feel very sorry for us. We would be '‘doting the doors on our children's future/r,We have to give our children every opportunity we can. Our board members have studied these requests very carefully, and they aren’t unreasonable. I came across this quote and thought it ap­ propriate: ' ‘Learning is like a great house that Elden Shellenbarger Hastings - requires a great charge to keep it in constant repair. ’ ’ Think of the house as our schools, the charge as the board members and the repair as new books, computers, teachers and repairs, etc. Please stop and give this matter serious thought. If we don’t move ahead, our students will fall behind^ They are our future! Please get out and vote Monday,'"Feb. 18. Show your support for our schools! Barbara J. Freeland Delton Write us a Letter! , Has‘in9s Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subiects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: •Make your letter brief and to the point. •Letters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. •Writers must include their signature, address and phone number The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. P De I he ac'In»e|r^nnSr res®rv8.s the "9hl t0 reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. a •Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE I think it is totally irresponsible of our government to promise Iraq money for rebuilding after all the trouble Saddam Hus­ sein and his people caused us. We ought to kick our government right where it belongs, in the behinds. They claim we have a deficit, why give our money to a bunch of people who do not deserve it at all? Maybe we need to have an overhaul of our government, to get people in there who will listen to the people. Also, let’s not cut the truly needy, but the government is wasteful. Government studies for example, why there is more female lady bugs than male. This is stupid, maybe the people ought to say where the money goes. Road workers did right thing To the Editor: I want to thank you and the Banner staff for the news coverage of the Barry County Road Commission this winter. A big thank you also goes to the Road Com­ mission employees for their courage and wisdom to ‘do the right thing.” plow roads during overtime hours in exchange for later “comp time." It shows that they really care about the people of Barry County. Perhaps next year their boss. Jack Kineman, and the three members of the Road Commission will have a heart, too. I’m sure glad we’ve had a mild winter this year. Just look at all the money they have sav­ ed already because of not much snow. Joan Hulst Gun Lake Thanks for the heartwarming letter To the Editor: I’d like to thank Nancy Jones for her heart­ warming letter in the Dec. 13 issue of the Banner. , I’m detached with Naval Mobile Construc­ tion Battalion 74 (a Seabee unit) out of Gulfport. Miss. We have been over here since the beginning of December and would love to come home to our family and friends. I would like to come home and see my girlfriend Angie, along with all the changes made to Hastings. Thanks again, Nancy. I’ll pin your letter up on our bulletin board for more Seabees to read. Terry Bennett Saudi Arabia ^Hastings 83111161*] 04756774 How is Gov. Engler doing? Devoted to the Interests of Berry County since 1856 Governor John Engler has been in office only for about a month and a half and he already has had to tackle some critical budget issues. How do you feel about the job he has done so far? published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs John Jacobs President Vice President Stephen Jacobs Frederic Jacobs Treasurer Secretary Newsroom David T. Young (Editor} Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Todd Tubergen (Sports Editor) Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Sue Hinckley Sandra Ponsetto Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m. ■ 5:30p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. - noon. Larry Seymour (Sales Manager) Jerry Johnson Tony Kidder, Hastings: Bernard Barkhuff, Hastings: "So far, I think he’s done a terrific job. If he can lower taxes, that will be even better." ‘‘I think he’s doing a good job." Denise Howell Phyllis Bowers Subscription Rates: $13 per year in Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) "Not bad." "I’d say he’s doing OK. but I don’t know how far he’ll get unless the Legislature leams to work with him." Bob Stanley, Hastings: Charles Reese, Hastings: "He’s done a very good job and I expect great things from him." “So far, I think he’s done an excellent job." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 14, 1991 — Page 5 Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner wel­ comes and ‘’".courages letlers to the ediio . a means of express­ ing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general inter­ est. The foilowing guidelines have been established to help you: Road millage not the best solution Inflation and the 'Rule of 72’ Inflation is not a topic that generally keeps readers’ interest, but it is a subject that every investor must consider in investment planning. Regardless of how economists define it, in­ flation is simply rising prices. Still, that basic definition does not bring home the real impact of inflation. For example, in 1970 a new, four-door Oldsmobile cost $3,666. Ten years later, the price had nearly doubled to $6,985. By 1990 inflation had driven the price up to $15,895. One good way to anticipate inflation in your investment plan is by using the "Rule of 72." By dividing the number 72 by the annual rate of inflation, the "Rule of 72” tells how many years it will be before inflation doubles the price of everything you buy. For example, with an average annual increase in inflation of 5 percent, you will need to double today’s in­ come in 14.4 years to maintain the same stan­ dard of living (72 divided by 5). To put it in even more meaningful terms, if you have $10,000 in an account earning 5 per­ cent, or $500 annually, and you pay up to $140 in federal taxes on that income (28 per­ cent marginal bracket), your net earnings after tax are $360 or 3.6 percent. In that case, you would not be keeping up with inflation and, thus, would be losing buying power. Don’t be deceived by the dollars you earn; remember to subtract taxes and inflation. To the Editor: The Rule of 72 is also a quick way to see bow long it will take an investment to double while compounding annually at various in­ terest rates. Time Reqiured to Double Your Money at various Rates of Return Compounded Annually Years Required to Interest Rate (%) Double Investment 1 72 2 36 4 18 14.4 5 6 12 10 7.2 12 6 18 4 24 3 The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close Change AT&T 34 +Vfi Ameritech 68’L + 2’/. Anheuser-Busch 453/< + 3/. Chrysler 10’/. —1”/. Clark Equipment 28’/. + ’/. 3O3/. CMS Energy 50’/. + 3/. Coca Cola 54’/. + 15/. Dow Chemical Exxon 533/. + 3'/. + •/. Family Dollar 15 31 ’ /. + 13/. Ford 36’/. +1 General Motors 10 + 1’/. Great Lakes Bancorp 40’/. + 1s/. Hastings Mfg. 132’/. + 43/. IBM + ’/. 53'/. JCPenney + 23/. Johnson & Johnson 783/. 35’/. Kmart + 2’/i 823/. Kellogg Company + 33/. McDonald's 31’/. + 23/. + 3/. 303/. Sears + ’/. 14 ’ /. Southeast Mich. Gas + ’,18 5 + ’/. Spartan Motors +’/. Upjohn 41 + $2.25 Gold $368.00 $3.73 -$.11 Silver Dow Jones 2874.75 + 86.38 Volume 260,000,000 Rutland Township hikes per diem rates Per diem pay rates have been increased for members of the Rutland Charter Township Appeals, Zoning and Review boards. The Township Board last week voted unanimously to increase the rate of pay per day for of the Board of Appeals and Zoning Board members from $20 to $25. for a 25 per­ cent increase, with chairpersons and recor­ ding secretary receiving $35 rather than $25. a 40 percent raise. Board of Review members’ pay was hiked 62 percent, they will receive $65 rather than $40 per diem All increases were effeciive Feb. 6. Don't smoke and save: •$10,000 by 21 •$50,000 by <e 33 • $100,000 by 39 •$250,000 by 49 •5500.000 by at* 57 •$1000,000 by ace 65 -L. AMERICAN JB X LUNG . |7 ASSOCIATION &nd..The BANNER to afriend. It makes an ideal gift! Call Us at 948-8051 There have been some major companies that have left and have never come back. That put a lot of people out of work. I know, it happen­ ed to my family. I also would like to say that even when somebody is traveling a snow-covered road safely, accidents still happen. On Jan. 13 of this year, I was involved in an auto accident due to bad road conditions. I did suffer knee damage, which required surgery. So, before a millage is proposed and pass­ ed, when we can't afford it, let’s try alter­ natives to the problem. Matt Henion Hastings Troops appreciate the cookies Editor's Note: The following are two letters from military service personnel in California who recently received cookies and ' Care "or ' 'SOS'' packages from J-Ad Graphics employees: Many professional money managers say that a good investment should double your money in five to six years. To do this, the investement must compound at a rate of 12 per­ cent to 14 percent annually. Johnson Fund Averages, which reports on more than 2,000 mutual funds, shows that from Jan. 1, 1980, to June 30, 1990, the following investments achieved that goal: Compounded Annual Rate of Return (%) Investment Long-term corporate bonds--------- --- ---------------------------------- 12.5 S & P long-term government bonds...................... ...................... 12 8 Johnson Growth Fund Avg___ ___________________ ———15.6 Johnson Aggressive Growth Fund Avg------- ------------------------ 16.9 Johnson Growth & Income Fund Avg------ ---------------------------- 15.6 Johnson Balanced Fund Avg--------------------------------- 14.3 Johnson Flexible Income Fund Avg................... 13.3 Johnson International Fund Avg.................................................... 18.7 Johnson Utility Fund Avg............................................................. .13.2 Johnson Energy & Natural Resources Fund Avg....................... 12.6 Cost of Living (Inflation)..................... —...... —5.3 — STOCKS — This letter is in regard of Mr. and Mrs. Kesler’s letter Feb. 7 in the Banner. I have some important points that these peo­ ple need to consider. They would like the peo­ ple of Barry County to propose and pass a millage for the Barry County Road Commission. What I would like to know is, where would the money come from if such a millage did pass? One of the main reasons the last two millage proposals for the Road Commission were defeated was that the people in Barry County cannot afford higher taxes. You need to take a look at the last 10 years. •Make your letter brief and to the point. •Letters should be written in good taste. •Leiters that are libelous or defamatory should not be submit­ ted. •Writers must inr'ude their sig­ nature, address and phone num­ ber. The writer’s name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: To whom it may concern: I would like you to know that I really appreciate what you are doing for us recruits. Pvt. McGregor Kokomo, Ind. To J-Ad Graphics: I got your packages last night. Damn, are you ever popular around here! Everyone in the platoon is in love with you now. Who made all those cookies? They were all good. Thanks to everyone who made them. You said to feed the popcorn to the birds, but we ate that too! Todd HanHastings Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 Permanent roads solution needed To the Editor: I wouid like to thank the employees’ association of the Barry County Road Com­ mission for helping to find a temporary solu­ tion to the problem of no night and weekend snowplowing. Their willingness to use compensation time to keep our roads clear when bad weather comes is commendable. We are at a time now when compromise can sometimes be the only solution. I only wish this had been worked out last fall. Maybe my son would not be on crutches indefinitely. We must, as a county, find a permanent solution to what can be a dangerous situation. Let’s hope this is done by fall this year. I hope the Road Commission employees do not have to use this newsolpt ion. I also hope the bad weather doesn’t cwmc again this year. Virginia Henion Hastings GET YOUR COPIES of Hastings Banner at any of these area locations... In Hastings — Bosley Pharmacy C & B Discount Cappon Oil City Food and Beverage Country Pantry D.J. Electric Drake’s Market Plus Eberhard’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Jacobs Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R & J’s Riverview Grocery Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery C.J. Take Out Doug’s Market Todd’s Grocery Hook’s Drugs Kloosterman’s Coop In Lake Odessa— In Middleville — Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Middle Mart Professional Pharmacy Village Grocery Sinkp\ Sprvicp In Nashville — Charlie’s Southend K & M Meats Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl’s Market Thornapple Lk. Gen. Store In Delton— Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Cappon’s Quick Mart Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market Cappon’s Quick Stoo In Freeport— L & J’s Our Village General Store In Dowling — Dan's Grocery Dowling Corner Store Gun Lake— Joe’s Grocery Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart Others — Sav-Way Mini Mart, Vermontville Banfield General Store Quick Stop Food. Battle Creek Country Store - Bellevue Woodland Centre - Woodland �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 14, 1991 Delton sets classroom movie viewing procedures J-Ad Graphics News Service Movies rated PG-13 will not be allowed for classroom viewing at elementary or middle schools in the Delton Kellogg district, but may be shown at the high school under spe­ cific guidelines. The new movie viewing procedures were established after a parent expressed concern last month. Marsha McCarty, a parent of a sixth grader, had complained to administrators and the Board of Education that PG-13 movies were Legal Notices BARRY TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting Feb'uary 5, 1991 Called meeting to order 7:30 p.m. Brownies and Jr. Girl Scouts opening. Minutes read and approved. Treasurers report read and accepted. Tax report given. Progressive Engineers with disposal alternatives. Adopted resolution for Industrial Facility Tax Ex­ emption for McCormick- Enterprises, Inc. Approved Delton Dispatch Agreement for B.P.H. Fire. Hickory Fire dispatching will go to Life Care as 4-1-91. Barry Township approved standoff or added height to tower at B.P.H. Fire Station. Subject to approval of Hope and Prairieville Townships. Library budget for 1991-92 presented. Barry's share being $8,490.67. Approved bills In the amount of $5,519.58 plus payrolls. Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Lois Bromley, Clerk Asserted to by: William B. Wooer, Supervisor (2/14) being shown in some of the school’s class­ rooms. Superintendent Dean McBeth said his re­ search into the complaint acknowledged that PG-13 movies had been shown at Halloween and Christmas times and as a reward for achievements. He said he did not find a show­ ing of an R-rated movie. McBeth met with about 18 parents and sev­ eral staff members at the middle school re­ cently to approach the issue in a "problem­ solving manner." he said. As a result of that meeting, new movie viewing procedures have been established. At the high school level, PG-13 movies may be shown if they are tied to the curriculum and a teacher's request for a specific movie is ap­ proved by an administrator, McBeth said. The teacher is responsible to review the movie as it relates to the curriculum. A hypothetical example of a high school curriculum tie might be a psychology class having the opportunity to view the movie "Awakening," which deals with catatonic pa­ tients, he said. PG movies may not be shown in the ele­ mentary and middle schools schools unless parents have given permission for their chil­ dren to view them, McBeth said. Parents are to receive correspondence from the classroom teacher and respond five days before a film is shown. Teachers will make alternate plans for students who do not have authorization to view a movie. Movies rated G or PG that are of an enter­ taining nature will be shown only with dis­ cretion as to the purpose, he said. "Everybody seemed to think this is a rea­ sonable approach" McBeth said of the meeting with parents and staff. At Monday's Delton Board of Education meeting, members heard a report that the mil­ lage election Steering Committee has been meeting every Tuesday evening and has iden­ tified 1,200 "yes" voters for the Feb. 18 school millage election. Voters will decide on two proposals. One asks voters to renew 25.43 mills plus one additional mill. The other ballot proposal asks for approval of a one-mill increase. The Delton School District is one of seven districts selected to receive a Nutrition Education Grant from the Michigan Department of Education, McBeth said. The grant will involve between $6,000 and $10,000 and will be used to purchase com­ puter hardware and software for the cafeteria program. Janelle Iles, cafeteria supervisor, was in­ strumental in getting the grant, McBeth said. The computer will be used with monthly menu planning and will provide such infor­ mation as fat content, cholesterol and salt in the food items to inform parents, students and teacliers. The board approved curriculum needs in math and English as recommended by depart­ ment heads and learned that the math program at all grade levels needs to be changed to re­ flect the n*»eds of industry and business and enhance ruture employment skills of students. Future Michigan Educational Assessment Program tests also will reflect new goals and objectives in accordance with “Everybody seemed to think this is a reasonable approach...” Dean Me Bath those needs, he said. According to the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, math skills rank at the bottom of the list in many areas. The changes in Delton's curriculum will involve purchasing new textbooks. Changes in the English curriculum include dropping the high school "Writing for Clarity" class and adding Journalism I, Journalism II and Business English and a high school newspaper. Business English will involve skills per­ taining to everyday writing on the job, such as reports, letters, public memos, etc. Industry representatives have indicated that they have to train new employees in writing letters, McBeth said of the need for the change. Each curriculum area in the district is in­ vestigated and researched every six years on a rotating cycle, McBeth said. In other business, the board: •Agreed to allow Hardwoods of Michigan, based in Clinton, to harvest 125 trees on school property located at Stoney Point. The company submitted the highest bid of $8,997 to pay the school for the wood. Two other bids were received. Tom Stadt, a forester who previously managed Kellogg Forest, will oversee the project. •Approved the retirement of custodian Helen Cichy who has been with the district since 1977. •Granted permission for the Gull Lake Rotary Club to erect a sign on school prop­ erty honoring Delton area servicemen and women who are serving in tl.e Persian Gulf War. The sign will be set up on the east side of M-43, across from the elementary school, until six months after the war is over. About a dozen names of local service personnel have been obtained by the club to date. •Hired spring coaches Fred Pessell and Gary Harrington for boys' track; Jim Gibson and Rick Williams for girls’ track; Dan Anson for girls soccer; Kelly Yarger for varsity softball; Varma Haas, as a new coach for junior varsity softball;. Bruce Campbell, varsity baseball; Hank Dole, junior varsity baseball; Carol Handy and Rene Stopher, middle school track; Steve Humm middle school volleyball; and Peg Skinner, eighth grade volleyball. •Approved the use of school grounds and some facilities for Delton's annual Founders Weekend, which will be held Aug. 9-10. •Set a special meeting for 8:30 p.m. Feb. 18 to receive the unofficial millage election returns. •Received a gift of a 1984 Chevrolet from Mr. and Mrs. Van Tucker for the auto me­ chanics class. ATTEND SERVICES Q Hastings Area GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church Streets, Philip L. Brown, Pastor. Church phone 616/945-9574. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. (nursery attendant). Middle High Youth, 5 p.m. and Senior High Youth 6 p.m. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH AM-FM at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 17 - "Sunday Night Live" Prepared light meal at 5:30 p.m. (freewill offering and classes for all ages al 6 p.m. Adults may choose “Master Your Money" or "Study of Galatkxis." Tuesday. Feb. 19 - U.M. Men 'Ladies Appreciation Night" Dinner,'Program 6:30 p.m. Monday Children's Choir rehearsal 3 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday Narcotics Anomyous 12:00 noon. Wednesday — Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursday Bell Choir rehearsal 6:30 p.m. and Chancel Choir rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Friday. Feb. 15 - Barry County Christian School Chili Supper 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday. Feb. 16 — Co­ Dependents Anonymous 9:00a.m.; 4-H Science Project)'Program 10:00 a.m. - call 948-4862 for info and registration. Thursdays.Conununity Lenten Lunch/Worship 12:00 Noon at Grace Lutheran Church. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, (The Bible Church) Bring Your Bible. 600 Powell Road, 1 mile East of Hastings. Our Motto: “The Bible, the whole Bi­ ble, and nothing but the Bible". Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 17 Message — By Pastor Sarver, "Faith Like Abraham”. Thursday - 7:30 p.m. prayer time, SMM for girls 8-11 and Youth Meeting, ages 12-20. Saturday, Feb. 9, 6 p.m. youth meeting at the church. Pastor Emeritus. Rus Sarver. Phone 945-9224. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST. 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday, Feb. 17 - 8:00 Holy Communion; 9: 15 Church School (all ages); 10: 30 Holy Communion; 6:00 Youth Group. Thursday, Feb. 14 12:00-1:00 Lenten Lunch/Dep.; 7: 00 Ad. Memb.; 7:30 Ad. Choir; 8: 00 AA. Saturday. Feb. 16 9: 00-2:00 Stephen; 2:00 Family Bowling; 8:00 NA. Monday. Feb. 18 - 6:00 Positive Parenting; 7:00 Stewardship bd. meet. Tuesday, Feb. 19 - 9:30 Wordwatchers; 11: 15 C.S. Lewis; 3:00, Choir School. Wednesday. Feb. 20 11:30 Holy Communion/Lunch; 2:00-5:00 Organ Study; 6:00 Sup­ per; 7:00 Vespers. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. MI 49058. Pastor Robert Kersten. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974. Worship Services Sunday. 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School. 9:45 a m. 4-H meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study, Wednesdays. 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers, 801 Barber Rd.. Hastings. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings, Michigan, G. Kent Keller, Pastor. Eileen Higbee, Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday, Feb. 3 - 9:30 and 11:00 Morning Worship Ser­ vices. Nursery provided. Broadcast of this service over WBCH-AM and FM; 9:50 Church School Classes for all ages; 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Dining Room; 4:30 Junior High Youth Fellowship; 5:30 Senior High Youth Fellowship. Monday, Feb. 4 - 7:30 Christian Education Committee meeting. Tuesday, Feb., 5 - 7:30 Circle 7 meeting. Wednes­ day, Feb. 6 - 9:30 Circle 6, at the home of Eloise Lewis; 1:30 Circle 4, at the home of Marge Mulder; 7:30, Circle 5, at the home of Mary Pennock; 7:30, Chancel Choir rehearsal Thursday, Feb. 7 - 6:45 Church Life Committee. Saturday, Feb. 9 - 4:30 Down HiU Ski Trip. Meet at church to car pool. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar. 2415 McCann Rd.. Irving, CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ OF GOD, 502 E. Bond, Hastings. Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. day Mass 11:00 a.m. 948-2529. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser­ vice — 7-00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. Father Leon Pohl, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 7:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confes­ sions Saturday 3:30-4:30 n ™ CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. James Leitzman Pastor. Sun­ day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour: 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults, Teens and Children. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings, Michigan 948-8004. James R. Barrett, Asst. Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00, Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7:00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall; 7.00 p.m.. Adults Pryer meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-*9. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Cotant. choir director. Sunday morning 9:30 a.m.. Fellowship Time; 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.. Morn­ ing Worship; 5:00 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF Delton Area OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6547 Lacey Rd., Lacey. Mass: Sunday 8: 30 a.m. ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 11252 Floria Rd.. JACORS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hotting* end Lake Odeiso COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Ire. CHURCH OF GOD. 7th DAY, Banfield. Michigan. Services 10 a.m. each Saturday. Call 671-4100 or Box 42, Bedford, Mich. 49020. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar CreeK Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. Insurance lor your Life. Home. Business and Ctir WREN FUNERAL HOME Hosting*. FLEXFABINCORPORATED of Hasting* NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway - Hasting* BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions'* -110 5. Jelfenon • 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hatting*. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings, Michigan Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Sunday Mass 9:15 a.m. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev. Mary Horn officiating. Banfield United Methodist Church Sunday School................ 9:00 a.m. Church............................. 9:30 a.m. Country Chapel United Methodist Sunday School................. 9:30 a.m. Church.............................10:30 a.m. Frances S. Green LAKE ODESSA - Frances S. Green, 75 of 822 Lakeview Drive, Lake Odessa passed away Saturday, February 9, 1991 at her residence. Mrs. Green was born on January 23,1916 m Lake Odessa, the daughter of Charles and Ina (Foght) Gattner. She was raised in Lake Odessa and lived there all of Ker life. She attended Lake Odessa School. She was married to Clair Green on July 10, 1964 in Lake Odessa. She was employed at General Motors and Lake Odessa Machine Shop. Mrs. Green is survived by her husband, Clair; two sons, Robert Rairigh of Bucksport, Maine and Roger Rairigh of Lake Odessa; two daughters, Mrs. David (Brenda) Chase and Mrs. Robert (Sandy) Chase, both of Woodland; 15 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; two sisters, Caroline Randall of Dearborn and Virginia Dye of Auburn, California. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Marilyn Inman and Geraldine McElhinney; three brothers, Paul. Clare and Dolph Gattner; one granddaughter, Kathy Rairigh and one great granddaughter. Lisa Furman. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Febru­ ary 12 at Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa with Reverend George Spcas officiating. Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery. ( GOD, 1674 West State Road. Hastings, Michigan, James A. Campbell, Pastor. Sunday School 9:30a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service > at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7: 00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits. Delton. Masses: Saturday, 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: M. John Bacon) GRAND RAPIDS - M. John Bacon, 49 of Grand Rapids passed away unexpectedly at his home on February 6, 1991. He was the son of the late Norton and Evelyn Bacon." ' He was bom in Bay City, Michigan and spent some of his childhood days in Hastings. He attended St. Rose of Lima School. Surviving are his wife Jan; his son Jeffrey Bacon, one sister Julie Bacon of Harbor Springs, Michigan; one brother Douglas and Maryann Bacon of Birmingham, Michigan and two nieces. His step mother Charlotte Bacon of Hastings, one step sister Barbara Schondelmayer of Hastings; two step brothers, James Baxter of Royal Palms, Florida and Gerald Baxter of Atlanta, Georgia, one aunt Vivian Neubauer of Pacific Palisades, California and four cousins. A step sister Carolyn Eberly preceded him in death in 1989. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service was held on Sunday, February 10 at the Reyers North Valley Chapel, Grand Rapids, the Reverend Kenneth Taber officiating. He served for his country for two tours of duty with the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. ARIZONA - Raymond N. Olsen, 87, of Sun City, Arizona and formerly of Hastings, passed away Saturday, February 9, 1991 in Sun City. Mr. Olsen was bora on January 12, 1904 in Montcalm County the son of Marie and Hans Olsen. He was married to Bata Patton in 1925. They moved to Hastings in 1949. She preceded him in death in 1966. A graduate of Ferris Institute Mr. Olsen was an active business man in Hastings for many years. The owner of the Credit Bureau of Barry County, Budget Aid of Barry County, the first coin operated car wash. Frost Freeze, and spon­ sor of the Moore/Olsen basketball team. He was a Charter member of Hastings Elks, Masonic Blue Lodge, Royal Arch Mason, Knights Templet and Shriners. He married Angie Hawthorne in August 1967 and they moved to Sun City, Arizona in 1973. In Sun City he was an active member of Sun City Posse, Lawn Bowler Association, and Hastings Breakfast Group. Mr. Olsen is survived by his wife, Angie, one son, Hal (Sherlyn) and two grandsons of Hastings; a sister, Beatrice Downing of Tucson, Arizona; one step-son, Michael Hawthorne of Hastings and four step­ daughters, Mrs. Robert (Leslie) Branch of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Erwin (Sue) McLaughlin of Ada, Mrs. Walter (Myra) Kreitlow of Talla­ hassee, Florida, and Mrs. Bardy (Melinda) Banta of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; ten grand­ children, 14 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Viola Olsen. He requested his body be assigned to the University of Michigan Medical School. For those who wish, memorials may be made to The Elks Temple cf Hastings or Shrin­ ers Saladin Temple, 44200 Saladin Drive, S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49506. Albert W. Higgins BATTLE CREEK - Albert W. Higgins, 73 of 314 Mill Lake Road, Baltic Creek, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 1991 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Higgins was born on January 30,1918 in Hope Township, Barry County, the son of Guy and Rena (Holbrook) Higgins. He was raised in the Prairieville area and attended schools there. He was a Veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Navy. He was employed atE.W. Bliss Company in Hastings for 25 years, retiring in 1978, has resided at his present address for the past 10 years and had previously lived in Middleville and Hastings for a number of years. He was a member of the Hastings American Legion Post 45. Mr. Higgins is survived by two sons, Michael Higgins of Naperville, Illinois and Robert Higgins of Bloomington, California; daughter, Jeannette Siegel of Ervine, Califor­ nia; nine grandchildren; three sisters, Alberta Lancaster and Rose Guernsey both of Hastings, Lucille Hewitt of Wellston; two brothers, Charles Higgins of Middleville and James Higgins of Grand Rapids; special friend Gloria Hayward. He was preceded in death by two brothers and two half sisters. Funeral services were held 11:00 a.m. Satur­ day, February 9, 1991 at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Leonard E. Davis offi­ ciating. Burial was at the Dowling Cemetery with military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Q Stephen W. French, LAKE ODESSA - Stephen W. French. 28 of 815 Fifth Avenue, Lake Odessa passed away Tuesday, February 12, 1991 at his residence. Mr. French was born August 12, 1962 in Coldwater, the son of Richard and Suzanne (Tooker) French. He graduated from Lakew­ ood High School in 1981 and Michigan State University in 1985. He was employed at Lake Odessa Machine Products in the purchasing department. Mr. French is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard French of Grand Haven; two brothers, John French and Peter French, both of Lake Odessa and two aunts. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 15 at the Koops Funeral Chapel. L ake Odessa. Burial will be at Lake­ side Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ionia County Mental Health Program. Enve­ lope* available at the chapel. Grace L. Bronson HASTINGS - Grace L. Bronson, 92 of 127 West Colfax, Hastings passed away Tuesday, February 5, 1991 at Tendercare, Hastings. Mrs. Bronson was bom February 18,1898 in Mason City, Iowa, the daughter of Frank and Emma (Wardell) Heacock. She was raised in Wisconsin and attended schools there. She came to Hastings in 1939 from North Dakota. She was married to Joe Englerth on Decem­ ber 26,1919. He preceded her in death January 19, 1935. She then married Harry Bronson on May 29,1943 He preceded her in death August 13. 1985. Her employment included: factory work, Pennock Hospital, the Old Barry County Medi­ cal Care Facility. She owned and operated an adult foster care at her residence for several years. She was a member of the Hastings Seventh Day Adventist Church. Mrs. Bronson is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Don kosbar of Hast­ ings; son and daughter-in-law, Dewane and Marjorie Englerth of Shelbyville, son and daughter-in-law, Delbert and May Englerth of Vermontville; 13 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; two sisters, Julia DePriester and Ella Henney, both of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by four sisters and five brothers. Funeral services were held Friday, February 8 at the Hastings Seventh Day Adventist Church with Pastor Philip Colburn officiating. Burial was at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Seventh Day Adventist Church School. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Q Michael Thomas J HASTINGS - Michael Thomas, 87, of 2991 W. State Road, Hastings, passed away Friday, February 8, 1991 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Thomas was bora July 28,1903 in Palo, Michigan, the son of Charles and Nora (Dodson) Thomas. He was married to Virginia Hayward. Mr. Thomas was self employed as a produc­ tion machinist Mr. Thomas is survived by his wife, Virgi­ nia; four sons, Fred of Cascade, John of Alto, Charles of Lowell and David of Sparta; nine grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Febru­ ary 12 at Roth-Gerst Chapel, Lowell with Reverend William Amundsen officiating. Burial was at Palo Cemetery. Q Duane L, Sult J PORTAGE - Duane L. Sult, 55, of 2213 Curtis Road, Portage, passed away Friday, February 8, 1991 at his residence. Mr. Sult was bom on June 11,1935 in Battle Creek, the son of the late Cleon and Ada (Budd) Sult He graduated from Athens High School in 1953 and attended Western Michigan University. He was married to Pat Bristol in 1954. Mr. Sult was employed at Western Michigan University as Equipment Tecnnician in Data Processing. He was a member of the Portage-Schoolcraft Eagles Lodge, Michigan Motorhome Club ind the Victory Baptist Church. Mr. Sult is survived by his wife, Pat; three daughters and sons-in-law, Debra and Larry Evans of Kalamazoo, Suzanne and Mark Storoshenko ofGobles, Cheryle Sult of Portage; six grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; mother-in-law, Louise Bristol; step-father, Robert Schoder of Banfield; two brothers, Joe Smith of Banfield, Paul Smith of Delton; sister and brother-in-law, William and Carrel Bammer of Pennfield. Funeral services were held Monday, Febru­ ary 11 at Truesdale-Ansell Funeral Home, Kalamazoo, with Reverend Joe Shaler officiat­ ing. Burial was at Mount Ever Rest Cemetery, Kalamazoo. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Greater Kalamazoo. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 14, 1991 — Page 7 Hastings High School Honor Roll List Honor Roll 2nd Marking Period which ended January 18, 1991 Varneys to celebrate 25th wedding anniversary Lyle and Norma Varney of 7381 E. State Road. Nashville, will have their 25th wedding anniversary on Valentine’s Day Feb. 14. The couple was married at Martin Comers Church with the Rev. John Joldcrsma of Grand Rapids, on Feb. 14, 1966. Their children are Jack and Patty (Varney) Cook of Fort Pierce, Fla.; Dave and Barbara (Varney) Yarger of Marion; Pat and Carol (Varney) Lewis and Delbert and Deborah (Varney) Moore of Hastings; Steven and Peggy Varney of Delton; and Scott and Jodi Varney of Nashville. Their family includes seven grandchildren and eight stepgrandchildren. Mr. Varney was employed by E.W. Bliss for 30 years, retiring in 1985. Mrs. Varney is a homemaker and has been an Avon represen­ tative for 20 years. Both enjoy standardbred horses and are owners of Varney’s Stables of Nashville. In honor of their anniversary, the children and grandchildren will be having a summer celebration on June 15 al the Varneys’ home. The couple plans a trip this fall to Hawaii. Woodmans to mark their 50th wedding anniversary Ed (Coral) and Nellie Woodman will celebrate their golden anniversary with a family dinner in Grand Rapids? Ed and the former Nellie Stine were mar­ ried Feb. 21, 1941, in Hastings. The couple has two daughters, Mrs. Dan (Sandy) Tebo and Mrs. Gene (Nancy) Hummell, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. For anyone who wishes to shower them with cards or a visit, their address is 340 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. Rugg-Beers to wed on October 19th Terry and Lorry Rugg of Vermontville would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Cindy Sue Rugg, to Lloyd Maynard Beers Jr. of Charlotte. He is the son of Lloyd Beers Sr. of Charlotte and Loretta Beers of Hastings. The bride-elect is an assistant manager at Wendy’s of Charlotte. The prospective bridegroom is employed at United Steel and Wire of Battle Creek. An Oct. 19 wedding is being planned. Bamums to observe 50th wedding anniversary Vivian and LaVonne (Geiger) Barnum of 6120 Carltcn Center Road, Woodland, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Feb.22. They were united in marriage on Feb. 22, 1941, at LaVonne’s family home, where the couple still resides. Vivian is a retired farmer. LaVonne retired from teaching in 1977 after 42 years. A family dinner is being planned in honor of their anniversary. Friends and relatives are invited to participate in a card shower. SENIORS HIGH HONORS 3-50 TO 4.00 - Tom Brandt, Martha Craven. Tom Dawson, Geri Eye*. Holly Gaylor, Gabriel Griffin, Tara Harbison. Bernie Hause, Carrie Helsel, Jef­ frey Hoxworth, Tammy Lyttle*. Carrie McCandlish*. Debbie Shriber. Mary Sweetland, Kelly VandenBurg*. Phoebe Williams Honors 3.10 to 3.49 - Matt Bender, Tina Clark, Tom Cruttenden, Chris Hammond, Rachel Hicks, Meritt Higgins. Elissa Kelly, Nicole Kuhn. Jason Larabec. Karrie McCar­ ty, Don Moore. Julie Norris, Lee Ossenheimer, Cynthia Purgiel, Marcia Replogle, Joe Salski, Brian Tobias, Holly Vann, Nicholas Williams, Chase Youngs, Bryant Zimmerman Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 - Jennifer Balderson, Thomas Bell. John Birman. Jason Brown, Roxanne Buehler, Larry DePompolo, Victoria Frey, Marcus Hamilton, Brian Heath, Jeremy Horan, Robert Jordan, Chad Miller, Bobbi Jo Nelson, Nicole Otto, Christopher Patten. Carrie Schneider, Ralf Schulze, Harlan Scobey, Christina Sherry JUNIORS High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 - Kristina Abendroth, Matthew Anton*. Jennifer Bender*, Vikki Boggus, Jill Brighton*, Angelle Cooklin, Joseph Denslaw, David Dilno, Debra Emswiler*, David Gerber, Derek Gon­ zales, Tamara Griffin, Matthew Haywood, Amanda Herp, Jennifer Johnson. Marci Jones, Heather Koning. Jennifer Maichele, Angela Morgan, Karla Preston. Paul Rose, Matt Schaefer, Ryan Schmader. Matthew Schreiner, Sandra Selleck, Tamara Smith, Christy Spindler, Christina Swihart, James Toburen*, Cory Vender, Trent Weller*. Tera Willard, Michelle Wood, Joseph Zbiciak, Austin Zurface* Honors 3.10 to 3.49 - Shawn Ahearn, Joanne Barch, Derek Becker. Kristena Carr, Melissa Chipman. Marinda Cronk. Dawn DeMond, Katherine DeMond. Brenda Eather­ ton, Julie Edwards, Shannon Fuller, Eric Gahan, Michael Garrett, Dennis Gerber, Sara Gulch, Jamie Hanshaw, Jason Hetherington, John Huey, Sarah Kelley. Patrick Kelly, Jen­ nifer Komstadt, Chad McKeever, Jennifer McKeough, Esmeralda Nino, Kristy Peck, Mark Peterson, Kristie Preston, Scott Red­ man, Vicky Thompson, Kim VanKampen, Jodi VerPortcr, Kelle Young, Chris Youngs Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 - William Andrus, Kandi Blodgett, Jodie Brady, Richard Campbell Jr., Tammi Cappon, Jar­ rod Castelcin, Ann Doll. Shelley Fisk, Kori Keast, David Leinaar, Jeremy Maiville, Tad Mellen, Heather Moredick, Shana Murphy, Jason Rea, Mark Rine, Aaron Ritsema, Aaron Shumway. Joseph Simmons, Lena Thunder. Brenda Vrooman, Daniel Watson, Michele Wilbur SOPHOMORES High Honors 3.50 40j4.00 - David An­ drus*, • John Bell, Vafewc Blair, Thomas Brighton*, Christopher Carpenter*, Kelly Casey, Kelsey Cruttenden. Malyka deGoa, Kara Endsley, Holly Forbes, Miranda Freridge, Brad Gee, Alison Gergen. Jason Gole, Tiffany Lancaster, Kristen McCall, Monica Mellen, April Owen, Sheila Pann, Jennifer Parker*. Tammi Snore, Anthony Snow, Aaron Spencer, Daniel Styf, Kathleen Vos*, Benjamin Washbum Honors 3.10 to 3.49 - Daniel Allen. Jonathon Andrus, Michelle Bechler. Mandy Berg, Stacy Beukema, Tammy Bridgman, Paul Buchanan, Tonya Carlson, Ashley Cole, Michael Cook. Cherie Cotant, Jennifer Davis, Pamela Emswiler. Anne Endsley, Heather Feldhusen, Sarah Flanagan, Jeffrey Gardner, Jefferson Haywood, Kristina Javor, Michael Kemper. Michelle Leatherman, Dione Lenz, Eugene Miller, Randy Miller. Carl Norris, Jill Rhodes. Nathan Robbe, Jonathan Robinson, Steven Skinner, David Smith, Lisa Smith. David Solmes, Lisa Storms, Gordon Tait, April Tobias, Marvin Tobias, Joseph Westra, Cherish Wetzel, An­ thony Williams Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 - Jerry Allerding, Bobbi Jo Burbank, Heather Daniels, Kevin DcVault. Derek Freridge. Bradley Gardner, Tina Higgins. Benjamin Hull, Carrie Jacobs. Chad Loftus. Aubrey Mason, Rachel Mepham. Ben Rhodes. Jackie Robbins, Patrick Smith, Larry Vaughn. Trevor Watson. Brian Willson Legal Notices Synopsis RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Board Meeting — February 6. 1991 Approved minutes at January 2nd meeting. Approved proposal re: Township Property and Liability policy for 1991 from Burnham & Flower Agency. Unanimous approved increase per Diem for Zon­ ing Board. Appeals Board. Board of Review, and Recording Secretary. Will be $25.00 per members. Chairperson and Recording Secretary to $35.00. Board of Review to $65.00. Received and placed on file various cor­ respondence. Treasurers Report and Zoning Ad­ ministrators report. Approved vouchers totaling $22,814.24. Adjournment at 8:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Rose McMellen, Dept. Clerk Attested by: Robert M. Edwards. Supervisor (2/14) Slayton-Pierce announce engagement Lucinda R. Slayton and David J. Pierce of Hastings, will be united in marriage Aug. 17, 1991. The bride to be is the daughter of Sidney Slayton of Battle Creek and the late Shirley Slayton. She is a graduate of Springfield High School and attended KCC. Her fiance is the son of Stanley and Mitzi Pierce of Hastings. He graduated from Hastings High School and affended KCC. He is a graduate from the Southwest Millwright Apprenticeship Training School. Synopsis ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting Frazier-Klovanich plan June wedding ceremony Engaged are Lisa L. Frazier and David J. Klovanich. The bride-elect is the daughter of Beverly H. Frazier and Richard L. Frazier, both of Jackson. The bridegroom-elect is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. Klovanich of Hastings. A June 29. 1991 wedding is planned. Tuesday. Feb. 5. 1991 at 7:30 p.m. Board members all present. (Miller Harper, Cook. Lewis, Boulter) Also present: 9 citizens. Township and property owners will each pay $100 fir guardrail at corner of Boulter and Marsh Road. Budget amendments approved. Approved mileage compensation for firechief for Union City trips. Bid accepted for 1991 F-800 Ford cob and chassis. Reciprocal fire and ambulance agreement signed. Zoning discussion. Bills read and approved. Meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Darlene Harper, Clerk Attested to by: Boyce Miller. Supervisor (2/14) FRESHMEN High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 - Richard Bax. Joseph Bender*, Martha Billmeyer, Stacy Bise, Brandi Brandt, Rachel Brighton*. Mat­ thew Cassell, Nicole Cooklin*, Kariana Cullen*, Nathan Dunn, Brandi Eye*. Dana Ferris*. Eugene Haas*, Eric Haines. Charles Harvath, Luke Haywood*. Jennifer Head, Jessica Hester, Erin Homing, Daniel James. Sarah Johnston, Jason Kaiser, Theresa Kel­ ly*. Scott Krueger*. Jennifer Larabee, Kathryn Larkin*, Jon Lester, Ryan Me Alvey, Lori McKeough*, James Merrick, Tracy Moore, Tia Nichols, Kathleen Pandl, Katie Parker, Arloa Raffler, Aaron Rankin, Tracy Reynolds, Gary Sanlnocencio, Shellie Schantz*, Michael Shade, Gordon Shaw, Christopher Stafford, Jeremy Strouse*, Angela Swihart, Sarah Thomas, Jennifer VanAman, Lori Vaughan, Tia Ward, Jeanna Willard, Alyce Zimmerman* Honors 3.10 to 3.49 - Michael Baker, Diane Bell, Kimberly Brandt, Matthew Chris­ ty, Jennifer Conrad, Andrew Cove, Sarah Czinder, Courtney Girrbach, Amy Haight, David Hammond, Jonathon Hawkins, Shawn Hawthorne, Jennifer Herald, Christopher Hill. John Huber, Sarah Jarman, Matthew Johnston, Sara Kenfield. Margo Koning, Jeremy Koons, Mark Lundquist, Brandi Lydy, Jeffrey Myers, Stanley Norris, Jennifer Pierce, Jennifer Scharping, Stephanie Smith, Julianna Solmes, Samuel Torode, Christy VanOoy, Chris Young Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 - Chris­ tian Alkema, Elaine Allen, Renac Apsey, Jen­ nifer Blair, Freddie Brown Jr., Theodore DeMott, Paul Dull, Kelly Eggers, Nicole EUege, Mary Elliott, Michelle Endres, Mike Harrington, Melanie Hendershot, Benjamin Hughes, Carrie Jones, Loma Kilmer, Michael Louiselle, Catherine Murphy, Kirk Potter, Denna Smith, Jeanna Taylor, Sherry Westerveld, Travis Williams ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION - High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 - Victoria Maurer ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION - Honors 3.10 to 3.49 - April Pennington, Kyle VanHouten •Indicates 4.00 Hastings Middle School Honor Roll students announced Honor Roll for 1st Marking Period End­ ed November 2, 1990 8th Grade HIGH HONORS 3.50 TO 4.00 - ’Melissa Schreiner, ’Marie Dewitt, *Todd Thunder, *Derek Chandler, *Amanda Jennings, Christin Ossenheimer, Mark Bowman, Chari­ ty Cruttenden, Danielle Dipert, Angela Fruin, Danielle Gole, Alison, Loftus, Andrea Wilbur, Jennifer Warren, Mindy Schaubel, Jason Beeler, Cam Giles, Kari Yoder, Nick Lewis, Molly Arnold, Michelle Gole, Joe James, Amanda Morgan, Eric Sorenson, Rachel Griffin, Tara Hill, Kim Hoxworth, Mike Toburen, Amy Merritt, Emily Cassell, Jennifer Coats, Sabrina Haywood, Shannon Miller, Dan Sherry, Jeremy Allerding, Gret­ chen Golnek, Kevin Hubert, Marc Jarvis, Jeremy Kelly. Honors 3.10 to 3.49 - Amy Smith, Becky Zombor, Sarah McKeough, Sherry Anger, Sarah Dean, Mark Kaiser, Jennifer King, Alex Zbiciak, Becky Anderson, Brice Arentz, Jennifer Boniface, Clay Edger, Stacy Hull, Matt Kirkendall, Chris Mayo, Tom Sorenson, Clarissa Bowman, Jason Bradley, Debbie Evans, Grant Gibson, Stacy Workman, Justin Reid, Tangie Shriver, Robert Wager, Holly Miller, Mike Wilson, Spring Silsbee, Lynnette Smith, Kim Lawrence, Brenda Brooks, Matt Brown, Randy Carlson, Cal Casey, Faith Davis, Nathen Henry, Joey Kidder, Erin Parker. Jenny Myers, Curtis Morgan. Shelly Davis, Melissa Hammond, Josh Hanford. Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 - Nicole Wood, Scott McKelvey, Michelle Vandenboss, Larry Smith, Melissa Moore, Danyell Thornton, Mike Storms, Bonnie Tilley, Tony Norris, Nicole Lambert, Russ Anderson. Brad Balderson, Violet Krepps, Chad Curtis, Emilee Finch, Mark Furrow, Nicole Green­ field, Stacy Houghtalin, Kevin Keller. 7th Grade HIGH HONORS 3.50 to 4.00 - *Lisa Reynolds, ’Russ Solmes, *Aaron Schantz, •Eleanore Schroeder, *Robin Acker, *Brad Miller, *Nicole Karmes, Matt Styf, Jeremy Shade, Robert Redbum, Chris Norris. Katie Brandt, Debbie Griffin, Carrie Varney, Erica Tracy, Ronny Barnes, Kelly Bellgraph, Renae Gutchess, Christina Gutheridge, Kim Sloan, Kerith Sherwood, Cami Park, Aaron Baker, Angela Lyons, Sharyn Kauffman, Betsie Keeler, Tammi Kelly, Angela Sarver, Jami kScobey, Mike Stormcs, Matt Birman, Sarah, McKinney, Jaime Brookmeyer, Damian DeGoa, Joyelle Endres, David Henney, Stacy Larke, Melinda Kelly, Chad Greenfield, Seth Hutchins, Jon Olmsted. Honors 3.10 to 3.49 - Jennifer Welcher, Julie Vos, Elizabeth Slocum, Stacy Strouse, Katherine Barch, Laura Naylor, Sara Casarez, Heather Hamilton. Kelly Hull, Andy Hubberd, Jason Rose, Daniel Soelberg. Deanna Sawyer, Staci Simpson, Shasta Hom­ ing, Travis Moore, Chad Keizer, Allyssa Dixon. Jenny Dukes, Christy LaJoye. Jordan Karas, Katie Metzger, Dean Mesecar, Fred Jiles, Steve Ramsey, Tonya Miles, Derek Velte, Susan Walton, Jenae Bailey,Morgan Brill, Jill Clement, Phillip Englerth, Elizabeth Gildner, Jasen Grant, David Pann, Amber Spencer, Elizabeth Bates, Barbara Duane, James Robbe, Heidi Hankinson, Nicole Haskin. Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 - Eli Zimmerman, Rachel Wilcox, Nick Williams, Samantha Throop, Becky Abson, Amanda Acheson, Erin Owen, Erinn Bechler, Melissa Rose, Pat Blair, Anthony Bolthouse, Richard Preston, Charles Rowley, Craig Bowen, Col­ leen Loftus, Aaron Clements, Meredith Cole, Dean Replogle, Leslie Merriman, Carrie Gasper, Joseph Mayo, Teddy Griffith, Chad Price, Lynden Higgins, Nora Hoogewiind, Tom Moore, April Prior. 6th Grade HIGH HONORS 3.50 to 4.00 - Tamara Obreiter, *Jamie Mainstone, ‘Justin Waters, ♦Rebecca Mepham, ‘Darcy Welton, •Melissa Chadderdon, ‘Jill Conrad, *Sarah Mepham, *Melissa Craven, *Lee Miller, ♦Andy Ferris, *Jordan Foreman. ‘Danielle Krepps, ‘Damon Gonzales, ‘Ryan Schnackenberg, ‘Samantha Wade, ‘Amanda Hawbaker, ‘Heather Miller, *Eric Soya, •Janette Jennings, *Abel Johnston, *Jason Windes, ‘Andrea Jones, Mike Krueger, Teresa Swihart, Elizabeth Lincolnhol, Meredith Carr, Amy Doty, Devan Endres, Peter Lewis, Suzanne Schmader, Ryan Leslie, Angela Bunce, Katrina Waldren. Sarah Miles. Jodie Dittman, Keri Schroeder. Eric Greenfield, Kenneth Hammond, Jennifer Hayes, Lisa McKay, Malanee Tossava, Jason McCabe, Kristal Yoder, Sossity Wolfe, Ryan Castelcin, Emily Dipert, Ben Furrow, Leslie McAlvey, Ryan Scharping, Gregg Mesccar. Stacia Beard. Mike Burghdoff, Kevin Cooney, Josh Durkee, Jason Fuller, Jodi Songer, Jennifer Schranz, Nick Thornton. Karin Karrar, Sara Walker, Jessica Alkema, Heather Banning, Victor Lewis, Elizabeth LaJoye, Shannon Lundstrum, Kristy Lambert, Christin Holcomb, Heather Johnson, Keri Allyn, Brad Bailey, Brian Berry, Nelson, Braendle, Stacey Bruce. Marisa Norris, Shannon Carpenter, Felicity White, Julie Krebs, Martha Gibbons, Josh Storm, Casey King. Honors 3.10 to 3.49 - Casey Alexander, Heather McClelland, Amanda Carr, James Champion, Eric Schrum, Elizabeth Flanagan, Rachel Hough, Jon Lawrence, Darik Ander­ son, Matt Armour, Amy Boger, Darcie Bolo, Jay Bolthouse, Alex Voss, Randy Lake, Anna Miller, Josh Lewis, Amber Moore, Mandy Russell, Jessica Solmes, David Frisby, Shan­ non McBvain, Andy Vankoevering, Adam Hermenitt, David Shaneck, Sarah Chaffee, Chad Coenen, Christine Thurman, Oletta Smith, Jennifer Hughes, Kevin Morgan, Lyndsey Watt, Bobbi Parker, Adam Smith, Kristy Clark, Liza Courtney, Travis Coy, Erin Marsh, Rachel Nystrom. Troy Pittelkow, Brian Hubert, Ron Uldriks, Garry Townsend, Cassie Norton, Frank Cronk, Josh Duits, Kris Norris. Ron Hawkins, Chad Metzger. Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 - Nick Adams, Kathleen Anthony, Scott Smith. Min­ dy Clawson, Brandy Cunningham, Bruce Devree, Kim Gardner, Jamie Lambeth, Joyce Griffith, Mike Ransome, Cassie Miller, Anne Slocum, Josh Hill, Jim Strimback, Meghan Kaiser, Chris Richmond, Kevin Piper, Aman­ da Seeber. •Indicates 4.00 BARRY COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE FEBRUARY 14, 1991 Given under Public Act 165 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1971 1991 TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION RATIOS AND MULTIPLIERS BY CLASSIFICATION ASSESSMENT AGRICULTURAL COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL TIMBER CUTOVER DEVELOPMENTAL PERSONAL JURISDICTION RATIO MULT RATIO MULT RATIO MULT RATIO MULT RATIO MULT RATIO MULT RATIO MULT TOWNSHIPS: Assyna .5000 1.0000 .5000 1.0000 .0000 00000.5000 1.0000 .0000 0.0000 5000 1 0000 .5000 1.0000 Baltimore 4695 .5245 1.0650 .5000 1.0000 Barry .9533 .5000 1.0000 5000 1.0000.4476 1.1171 .5000 1.0000.4271 1 1707 .0000 0.0000 .5000 1 0000 .5000 1.0000 .0000 00000 .0000 0.0000 5000 1.0000 Cartton .5176 9660 .5000 10000 .5000 1.0000.4647 1.0760 .0000 00000 .0000 00000 .5000 1 0000 Castleton .5000 1.0000 5000 1.0000 .5000 10000 .5000 10000.5000 1.0000 5000 10000 .5000 1.0000 0000 00000 5000 1 0000 5000 Hastings .4634 1.0790 4787 1.0445 .5000 1.0000 4707 10622 Hope 4694 1.0652 5000 1 0000 .0000 0 0000.4333 1 1539.5000 Irving 4706 1.0625 5000 1.0000 .5000 1 0000.4676 1 0693 0000 0 0000 5000 1 0000 .5000 1 0000 Johnstown .4812 1.0391 .5000 1.0000 5000 1.0000 4836 1.0339 .0000 0.0000 5000 1.0000 .5000 I.OOCO 1 0000 .5000 1 0000 5000 100CC 1.00CO Maple Grove .5008 Orangenlle 4528 1.1042 4878 1.0250.5000 1.0000.4695 10650.5000 1.0000.5000 1.0000 5000 10000 Prairieville 4990 1 0020.4878 1.0250.5000 1.0000 4833 1.0346.0000 0.0000.5000 1 0000 .5000 1 0000 9984 .5000 1.0000 .5000 10000 4669 1.0709 0000 0.0000 5000 10000 5000 10000 Rutland .5079 .9844 5000 1.0000 5000 1.0000 4484 1.1151 .0000 0 0000 .5000 10000 5000 10000 Thornapple 4248 1.1770 .4787 1.0445 5000 1.0000 4496 1.1121 .0000 0.0000 0000 0 0006 5000 1 0000 Woodland 4549 1.0991 4878 1.0250 5000 1 0000 4635 1 0787 0000 0 0000 .0000 0 0000 .5000 1.0000 Yankee Springs .4588 1.0898 .4878 1.0250.0000 0.0000 .4491 1.1133 .0000 00000 5000 1.0000 .5000 1.0000 CITIES: Hastings 0000 00000 .5250 9524 5000 1 0000 4624 1.0813 0000 00000 .5000 10000 5000 1.0000 These tentative ratios and multipliers reflect the results of an equaliza­ tion study conducted during 1990 and represent the starting valuations for the 1991 county equalization. Valuation changes by the Assessor and/or the Board of Review may affect these ratios and multipliers. Karen S^Sibrough, Acting Equalization Director. �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 14. 1991 Legal Notices MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in terms and condi­ tions of a certain mortgage mode by ALLEN D. RASMUSSEN AND JULIA M. RASSMUSSEN. hus­ band and wife to First Federal Savings and Loon Association of Battle Creek, now known as Great Lakes Bancorp. A Federal Savings Bank, organized under the Home Owners' Loan Act of 1933. of the United States of America, as amended. Mor­ tgagee. dated the 21st day of January. 1977. and recorded In the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Bony, and State of Michigan, on the 25th day of January. 1977, in Liber 229 of Barry County Records, of Page 607. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Eleven Thousand Five Hundred Ten and 09/100 ($11,510.09) Dollars, plus an Escrow Deficit of Seven Hundred Fourteen, and 99/100 ($714.99) Dollars, plus Deferred Charges of Four Hundred One and 99/100 ($401.99) Dollars. And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been Instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof: Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan In such case made and provided, notice is hereby giver*at cn the 19th day of March, 1991 at Two (2) tMxk In the afternoon. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the East entrance to the East Door of Barry County Courthouse, In the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mor­ tgage. with the interest thereon at NINE and ONEHALF (9'4%) percent per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the at­ torney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its Interest in the premises. Said premises are situated in the Township of Johnstown, County of Barry, State of Michigan and described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1 /4 of Section 32. Town 1 North, Range 8 West, described as beginning at the southeast corner of the northwest 1/4 of said Section 32, thence North 40 rods for the ploce of beginning, thence West 40 rods, thence North 20 rods, thence east 40 rods, thence south 20 rods to beginning. Johnstown Township, Barry County. Michigan. Subject to easements of record. During the 12 months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed. Dated at Ann Arbor, Michigan 1 /30/91. GREAT LAKES BANCORP. A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK Mortgagee Lawrence K. Kustra (P26005) LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lakes Bancorp 401 East Liberty Street P.O. Box 8600 Ann Arbor, Michigan 48107 (313)769-8300 (3/7) Send...The BANNER to afriend! It makes the IDEAL GIFT SUGGESTION State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Estate File No. 91-20534-SE ESTATE OF WILLIAM J. RICHARDS. JR.. Deceased. Social Security Number 386-28-6113. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On February 28. 199) at 2:00 p.m., in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Honorable Richard H. Shaw, Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Sue Ann Tossava requesting that she be appointed personal representative of the Estate of WILLIAM J. RICHARDS, JR., who lived at 4565 South Bedford Road, Hastings, Ml 49058, and who died on January 27. 1991: requesting that the heirs at law of the decedent be determined. Creditors of the deceased are notified that al! claims against the state will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within four months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. February 7, 1991 Michael J. McPhillips (P33715) DIMMERS & McPHILLIPS 221 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 616/945-9596 Sue Ann Tossava 110E. State Rood Hastings. Ml 49058 (2/14) STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER OF PUBLICATION File No. 90-462-CH HON. RICHARD M. SHUSTER DOROTHY L. WARD, Plaintiff. B. EUGENE McNEILAGE. et al. Defendant David A. Dimmers (P12793) Attorney for Plaintiff DIMMERS & MCPHILLIPS 221 South Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 616/945-9596 At a session of said Court held in the City of Hastings, State of Michigan, on the 17th day of January, 1991. PRESENT: Honorable Richard M. Shuster, Circuit Judge On the 26th day of September, 1990, an action was filed by Dorothy L. Ward. Plaintiff, against B. Eugene McNellage, Carol McNeilage, Robert S. Robbins and Janice P. Robbins, Defendants, in this Court to obtain a Judgement to Quiet Title. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendants B. Eugene McNeilage. Carol McNeilage, Robert S. Robbins and Janice P. Robbins, shall answer or take such other action as may be permitted by law on or before the 7th day of March, 1991. Failure to comply with this order will result In a judgment by default against such defendant for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in this Court. Richard M. Shuster Circuit Judge David A. Dimmers (Pl2793) Attorney for Plaintiff DIAAMERS & McPHILLIPS 22) South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (2/21) Ann Landers Diary reveals daughter's plans Dear Ann Landers: I'm not sure what my next move should be. I accidentally discovered my 15-year-old daughter’s diary and I know I shouldn’t have read it. but I did. If what she has written is true. "Melanie” is dangerously close to becoming sexually active. I am concerned that she may get into trou­ ble. According to her diary she "almost does it” with guys she has just met. We’ve had some frank discussions about sex. She says she has never let a boy put his hands where they don’t belong. I am also bothered by the way she leaves notes lying around addressed to her best girlfriend. She writes about how she got drunk, doesn’t remember what she did and hopes she isn’t pregnant. She also describes how she was caught shoplifting, taken to jail and booked. I know this is not true. My husband is as puzzled as I am, and we don’t know what approach to take. Melanic participates in church activities and does ail right in school, but does not measure up to her potential, according to her teachers. She is ac­ tive in sports, a willing worker and helpful around the house. Melanie has many friends, both girls and boys, who phone and come to our home often. So what is this girl trying to prove? Is she writing things in her diary and composing notes that are pure fantasy? I am puzzled and worried. — Perplexed Mother in Minneapolis. Dear Mother: It is obvious that Melanie is trying to get your attention. The notes she leavs around the house are a clear signal. You need to spend more time with your daughter and listen to her. Also, her tendency to embellish reality suggests that she needs counseling. Make an appointment for her soon. Pictures reinforce drinking Dear Ann Landers: As a recovering alcoholics, my awareness of “social” drink­ ing and alcoholism has been intensified. I have noticed a frequent practice in newspapers that, in my opinion, helps to pro­ mote this destructive disease. To illustrate my point, I have enclosed several newspaper clippings of prominent per­ sons attending various social functions. These people are all well-dressed, attractive and smiling — and thai are holding drinks. I believe there is a strong subliminal message in these photos. They glamorize drinking and identify it with pleasure, social status and suc­ cess. These photos are similar to the ads that link certain cigarette brands with beautiful women tennis players or nigged cowboys in the great outdoors. 1 hope my letter will be printed and seen by those who are in a position to discontinue this glorification of drinking. I am referring to socially responsible newspaper editors who can make it a policy not to use such photos in their papers. Also, the people who attend these functions could help by voluntarily set­ ting aside their drinks before being photographed. We must stop promoting drinking as a part of the “getting to the lop” syndrome. What do you think? — W.W. in Renton, Wash. Dear W.W.: I agree with the subliminal message theory, but some of those glasses are filled with diet cola and soda water. (Mine, for example.) Nevertheless, before taking the picture, a competent, experienced photographer sees to it that his or her subjects put down their drinks. 12 rules for happy marriage Dear Ann Landers: I have been reading your column for well over 20 years, first in Philadelphia Inquirer, then the Toledo Blade and now in the Sacramento Bee. The best column you ever wrote was the Twelve Rules for a Happy Marriage. I cut it out and sent copies to each of my six married grandchildren. I then made extra copies for the three grandchildren who aren’t married yet but will be one day. I wish you would run it again, Ann. Your audience changes every few years and if some folks remember it, so what? Sometimes peo­ ple have to see something a few times before it soaks in. Thanks for all the arguments you’ve settled and the fights you’ve prevented. — Sign me — Your No. 1 Fan in California. Dear No. 1: What a day brightener. Here are the Twelve Rules for a Happy Marriage — and on Valentine’s Day, too boot. How’s that for perfect timing? Twelve $ules for a Happy Marriage 1. Never both be angry at once. 2. Never yell at each other unless the house is on fire. 3. Yield to the wishes of the other as an ex­ ercise in self-discipline, if you can’t think of a better reason. 4. If yo" have a choice between making yo' - ’ t your mate look good — choose your mate. 5. If you feel you must criticize, do so lovingly. 6. Never bring up a mistake of the past. 7. Neglect the whole world rather than each other. 8. Never let the day end without saying at least one complimentary thing to your life partner. 9. Never meet without an affectionate greeting. 10. When you’ve made a mistake, talk it out and ask for forgiveness. 11. Remember, it takes two to make an argument. The one who is wrong is the one who will be doing most of the talking. 12. Never go to bed mad. Red head son draws comments Dear Ann Landers: Three years ago our son was bom with flaming red hair. His older sister’s hair is dark brown, like my husband’s and mine, but several members on both sides of the family a-e redheads. We are aware the gene that produces red hair color is a recessive one, which means it can skip a generation or two. When Billy arrived with that flaming crown of glory, we were not surprised. So what’s the problem? I can’t go anywhere with this kid without attracting a lot of atten­ tion and being asked the same dumb ques­ tions: “Where did he get that hair?” "Is your husband a redhead?" “Does he have a temper?" I’ve considered having a T-shirt made for him with a message, “Yes, I know my hair is red. Now please leave me alone." Any suggestions on how to deal with this? — Seeing Red in Tennessee. Dear Seeing Red: You arenot going to change the public’s reaction to Billy’s red hair so you’d better change your attitude, because Billy is sure to attract attention for a long time. Of course it’s homing and bothersome but please try to be pleasant and patient. Of course it’s boring and bothersome but please try to be pleasant and patient. When you res­ pond in an angry and combative way, you teach your child to do the same, and this will not help him in life. What's the truth about pot, cocaine, LSD, PCP, crack, speed and downers? "The Lowndown on Dope ’ ’ has up-to-the-minute in­ formation on drugs. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Lowdown, do Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.45) COPYRIGHT 1991 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE INC. From left are Andy Johnson, Sandy Nichols, Doug DeCamp, and Jim Fisher. Fisher, drive chairman for the YMCA, received founder grants from, these four persons, representing their firms. Barry County YMCA fund drive tops goal of $50,000 Jim Fisher, chairman of the Barry County YMCA Second Century Fund Drive, has announced that the campaign was a success and the YMCA received donations in excess of the $50,000 goal. Funds raised will provide for expansion and improvements of YMCA Camp Algonquin. "I am really pleased tiiat the community saw the value of these projects, and felt that they were worthy of their support,’’ Fisher said. "I also think that the success of this effort shows the appreciation the community has for the many years of dedication to youth given by Bob King and Dave Storms, the former and current YMCA directors. They both should feel very good about this public endorsement of their efforts. People knr.w these have been good programs for many years, and they want to see them continued," he said. "I would also like to thank the members of the committee who spent many hours of time making the personal contacts necessary to ensure the success of this drive, as well as those who made contributions to the drive. The names of all contributors will be listed in a newspaper ad in two weeks," Fisher said. "The committee originally planned to erect a plaque at the camp to honor them (contributors), but decided that it would be better to use the money for the programs instead of a memorial. The plaque would have cost more than SI ,000. "Many donors indicated they did not want the size of their donation listed, and the committee decided to honor these requests. While- several individuals gave gifts of S100, S500 or $1,000 or more, the committee felt that all of those who had contributed should be recognized equally," he said. The YMCA would also like to recognize the Thornapple Foundation, whose substantial contributions along with the pro­ ceeds of the fund drive, will allow the YMCA to acquire 40 acres adjacent to the camp, fund several improvements to the camp, and still establish an endowment fund for future needs. "All of these will ensure that YMCA Camp Algonquin will be able to provide a positive experience for Barry County youth for several years to come," said Fisher. Contributions to the fund drive are still being accepted and may be mailed to the YMCA, P.O. Box 252, Hastings, Mich. 49058. Legal Notice State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE OF HEARING TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS File No. 90-2196-AD and 90-2197-AD In the matter of File Number 90-2196-AD and 90-2197-AD. adoptee TO: ROBERT ANTHONY CAMP Whose whereabouts are unknown TAKE NOTICE: On March 1. 199) at 9:00 a.m. in the Probate courtroom, 220 West Court Street, Hostings, Michigan 49058. before Hon. Richard H. Shaw, Judge of Probate a hearing will be held on the PETITION TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. The law provides that you should be notified of this hearing. If you fail to appear at this hearing YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS MAY BE TERMINATED. January 28. 1991 Robert L. Byington (P27621) 222 West Apple Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-9557 Susan Marie Stratton 2o05 Tanner Lake Rood Hastings, Ml 49058 (2/14) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 14, 1991 — Page 9 Safetyville brings safety home to youngsters by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer Twenty kindergartners listened attentively as the man in the uniform towered over the 4-foot tall road sign. "What are you going to do when you come to a stop sign?" asked Darren Smithers. "Stop!" called the class of boys and girls. The class from Central Elementary Schoo! was one of many Barry County classes who visited "Safetyville Michigan" at First Pres­ byterian Church in Hastings last week. The miniature village - compete with road signs, sidewalks, traffic signals, railroad tracks and power lines - is a hands-on learn­ ing environment used to teach youngsters about safety. About 900 local kids practiced looking both ways before crossing the street, buck­ ling on a seatbelt, and watching the flashing lights on a school bus. Riding around on miniature John Deere tractors, the kids thought they are having fun. They were, but the youngsters also learned important safety lessons, Smithers said. "They're really impressed with the handson activities," he said. "And they love driv­ ing the tractors." Teachers were enthusiastic about the pro­ gram. "This is a great idea," said Central Elemen­ tary teacher Merry Ossenheimer last week. "It makes so much more of an impression than just standing up and talking." The setup features several buildings, in­ cluding a school, a fire department, a church and houses. Other features were artificial lawns, streets and sidewalks, a working train, a school bus and trash cans. The state-wide program was developed last year by Citizens' Community Corrections, a non-profit service organization based in Bad Axe. Since then the group has taken Safe­ tyville across the state, spending about two weeks at a time in different locations. "We usually see about 1,000 kids in that two-week period," Smithers said. The program also has attracted attention in other states and as far away as Japan, he added. "We've had a lot of states calling and talk­ ing to us about starting one," he said. Locally, Barry County Sheriff David Wood sponsored the educational program for the county's first graders and selected kindergarten classes. The Barry County Sheriffs Department Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 156 also donated SI00 to cover the cost of the pro­ gram's visit to Hastings. Along with traffic, railroad and school bus safety, children also learned about saying no to drugs, fire and gun safety and other safety messages. Smithers said many kids learn the lessons so well, they begin to teach each other. "Usually if we get the kids to do it, they’ll go home and tell their parents," he said. "A lot of parents say the kids go home and tell their grandparents, so they are remembering it for a while." Teha Huss (center) walks across tne road in the cross walk while Jess! Hayes (right) waits for the road to clear before continuing to drive. Darren Smithers, from the Huron County Sheriffs Dept., discusses gun safety during the Safetyville pro­ gram. Legal Notice STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE STH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Cai» No. 22O53C TRANSAMERICA PREMIER INSURANCE COMPANY. Plaintiff, CARRIER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AND RUTH KREASON, Defendant*. David W. Yaldo (P368I7) Schiar, Danawath & Parfitt, P.C. Attorneys for Transamerica 230) W. Big Beaver Rood. Ste. 821 Troy,Ml 48084 (3)3) 649-5600 ORDER At a session of said Court held in the District Court in the County of Kalamazoo on January 9, 1991. PRESENT: Honorable Kenneth E. Long On the 13th day of November, 1990, an action was filed by Transamerica Premier Insurance Com­ pany. Plaintiff, against Carrier Construction Com­ pany, Inc. and Ruth Kreason, Defendants, in this Court based upon an Indemnity claim asserted by Transamerica Premier Insurance Company. Upon hearing and consideration of the motion of Plaintiff attesting to the fact that the Defendants In this action cannot be personally served with a Summons and a copy of the Complaint herein because their present whereabouts are unknown, and, therefore, service upen Defendants of the Summons and a copy of the Complaint In this ac­ tion cannot be otherwise effectuated, and it ap­ pearing to this Court that Plaintiff, after diligent in­ quiry, has been unable to ascertain the Defen­ dants* residence or current wherebouts either within or without the State of Michigan and it fur­ ther appearing that personal service of the Sum­ mons ond Complaint in this action cannot be mode upon the Defendants for the above stated reasons, ond that publication of this Order In a newspaper and posting of the Order and a copy of the Sum­ mons ond Complaint In the Courthouse for the Sth Judicial District Court Is the best means available to appraise Defendants of the pendency of this action; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendants. Car­ rier Construction Company and Ruth Kreoson, shall on or before February 27, 1991. serve their answer on David W. Yaldo, Attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is 2301 W. Big Beaver Road, Suite 821, Troy, Michigan 48084, or take such other action as may be permitted by law. Failure to comply with this Order may result in a judgment by default againsi said Defendants with relief demanded in the Complaint filed in this Court; IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order be published once each week for three (3) con­ secutive weeks in the Hastings Banner, the legal newspaper designated as most likely to give notice to said Defendants. Publication shall occur within the County of Barry, State of Michigan; IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the first publication of this Order be mode within twenty-one (21) days from the date of entry of this order; and that mail­ ing a copy of this Order be dispensed with because Plaintiff cannot, with reasonable diligence, ascer­ tain a place where the Defendants would probably receive matters transmitted by mail; Honorable Kenneth E. Long (P16783) (2/14) Darren Smithers describes the proper way to use a seatbelt to a class of kindergartners. Consumers should make complaints to get some results If you’re not happy with a product or ser­ vice, do you complain? Most consumers don’t, and that’s a mistake, according to the Michigan Credit Union League (MCUL), the principal associa­ tion representing Michigan’s 3.6 million credit union members. “Consumer complaints do pay off,” says MCUL President Kenyan E. Bixby. "All it takes is perserverance and little know-how.” Some companies offer toll-free telephone numbers for customer assistance. Using a firm’s customer assistance service can be a quick, easy and effective way to resolve minor problems, Bixby says. When dealing with less sophisticated com­ panies or a more complex problem, however, you may need other methods to get action. Here are the steps to take: 1. Go back to the place of purchase. "Calmly and politely identify the problem and how you’d like it handled,” Bixby sug­ gests. If the person you speak to doesn’t have the power to help, ask for the supervisor or manager. “A friendly and positive approach is the key,” according to Bixby. Bring along any evidence that might be helpful in presenting your complaint, such as the product itself or a photo. Also have your sales receipt, canceled credit union share draft or check, repair or service order, warranty and other pertinent documents. The majority of complaints are settled at the store level, the Michigan Credit Union League reports. If the merchant doesn’t ad­ dress the problem, go to the next step. 2. Contact the company directly. "Move up the ladder.” Bixby advises. "Get in touch with the national headquarters of the retail outlet or the manufacturer of the product.” Write the company president. Describe the problem you’re having with the product and what steps you’ve taken thus far tn have it remedied. Explain what solution you’re seek­ ing, whether repair, replacement or refund. Include all pertinent information and photocopies of documents. Ask for a response within two or three weeks. 3. If you don’t receive a response within the requested time, send another copy of your letter with a short cover note. Explain that if your complaint doesn’t receive prompt attention, you’ll pursue the matter with a third party. As an alternative, you may want to telephone the company directly. Ask the com­ pany switchboard operator for the name of a person who can help you, and the name of that person’s boss. Keep moving up the chain of command until you get somebody who’s will­ ing to act. 4. If these steps fail, enlist the aid of third parties. Start with the trade association of the industry to which the firm belongs. If the association can’t help you, turn to our local Better Business Bureau or your state’s con sumer protection agency. 5 As a last resort, consider small claims court. If your loss is greater than the limit for small claims court, you may want to hire an attorney. Of course, you should weigh the cost of court action against the benefits. Most companies want satisfied customers, the MCUL says, and chances are your com­ plaint will get a response. Companies know that a customer whose complaint is handled effectively often becomes a more loyal customer. — NOTICE ATTENTION EMPLOYERS Looking for Temporary Help? 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Bo. 126 Hastings, Ml 49058 Rutland Charter Township Notice is hereby given: The Rutland Charter Township Appeals Board will conduct a hear­ ing, to consider the Application of Swift's Ex­ cavating Inc. of 3704 Woodland Road, Wood­ land, Ml. for a variance to build single resident dwellings in the Lake Algonquin Resort Pro­ perties Unit #2, Lots, 211 thru 218, and lots 223 thru 226, for a variance to locate these dwell­ ings 50 feet from the center line of the road or highway, instead of 83 feet outlined in Sec. 17 of the Rutland Charter Township's Zoning Ordinance. Where: Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Ml When: Monday, February 25, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. The application and site plans are available, for inspection, at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:00 a m. until noon. Interested pesons will be given opportunity to be heard, either verbally or In writing, at the above time and place. BERNARD HAMMOND Building Administrator Rutland Charter Township P’i H you see this man on February 12, jji'.'' wish him a happy 60th 9 Happy Birthday B JACK ‘•V* Love—Brenda, Bill, Linda, J*m, Kristen, Barrett, Dee Ann, David NOTICE Of SPECIAL ELECTION RECALL ELECTION Prairieville Twp. February 26,1991 Shall Roy Reck be recalled from the office of Prairieville Township Supervisor? □ YES □ NO Shall Janette Emig be recalled from the office of Prairieville Township Clerk? □ YES □ NO Shall Darlene Vickery be recalled from the office of Prairieville Township Treasurer? □ YES □ NO PRECINCT 1: 10115 Norris Rd., Delton, Ml 49046 PRECINCT 2:11351 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell, Ml 49080 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 14, 1991 Soutb^stern’s Science Fair has 72 student projects Heat expansion, hydraulic pressure, a homemade light bulb, and a model of a volcano, were just a few of the many exhibits at Southeastern’s annual Fifth Grade Science Fair, last Friday. The students displayed 72 different projects in eight exhibit rooms. Each student made an oral presentation, including the purpose and principal involved, about his or her project before each of the kindergarten through fourth grade classes which visited the exhibit. Parents of the students were encouraged to help the students with their projects. The event was planned by fifth grade teachers;, Cindy Wilcox. Jane Merritt and Robert Palmer with the help of Anne Price, Sherlec Holston, Ruth Patterson, Debbie Baker, Bonnie Swainston, Jan Lawson, Sue Fecks and Dan Egbert. Laura McKinney demonstrates the harmonograph she built. Josh Richie shows now ms homemade generator works. Jon Merrick demonstrates the pantograph he made. Josh Moras exhibits the back and forth flasher he made. Local Birth Announcements: BOY, born Jan. 28 to Dana A. & Debbie Madole, Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 9 ozs., time: 8 a.m. GIRL, Amber Marie, bom Jan. 29 to Mr. and Mrs. Steve Shepler, Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 3% ozs., 2016 in. long, time: 5:31 a.m. BOY, John Adrian, bom Jan. 29 to Mr. and Mrs. Vem Groen, Delton, weighing 9 lbs., 16 oz., time: 1:47 a.m. BOY, William James, bom Jan. 20 to Joe and Candy Hummel of Cadillac. Time, 5:00 p.m., weight, 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and is 21 inches long. Grandparents are James and Mary Ann Hummel of Nashville. Don and Diana Williams of St. Cloud, Florida. Great grandpa­ rents are Joel and Gladys Hummel of Vermont­ ville, Sidney and Mildred Hull of Hastings, Eugena Holstein of Alamogordo, New Mexico and Geraldine Williams of Tucson, Arizona. Mike Thompson displays his homemade electric motor. Amber Mikolajczyk displays the carnations she used to demonstrate the soaking action of water. BOY, Jesse Scott, bom Jan. 29 to Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Miller, Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. 3 ozs., 21 */6 in. long, time: 8:37 a.m. GIRL. Sara Kathryn Elizabeth, bom Feb. 3 to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Arehambcau, Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 14% ozs., 22 in. long, time: 9:01 a.m. GIRL, Melissa Susan, bom Feb. 3 to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Pennington, Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 1916 oz« , time: 8:28 p m. GIRL, Sarah Mary Marie, bom to Eric and Jenee Phillips, Charlotte, weighing 8 lbs., 11% ozs., 2116 in. long, time: 6:35 p.m. GIRL, Elizabeth Joy. bom Feb. 4 at Butter­ worth Hospital, Grand Rapids, to Richard and Shirley King, Woodland, weighing 1 lb.. 9 ozs. She has three sisters. Mary Silverthom, 21, Angel, 16 and Samantha 916 months. Grandmother is Ellen King of Lake Odessa. Reach your local market PRIOR to the WEEKEND by advertising in.. The HASTINGS BANNER Call us at... 948*8051 and have an advertising representative assist you with your message. Sarah Roush prepares to make music with her homemade chimes and pop bottle xylophone. Matt Barnum (right) prepares to lower the needle of his homemade record player as an assistant turns the crank. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 14, 1991 — Page 11 From Time to Time... By Esther Walton The Hastings Wool Boot Factory (Part III) This is the third and final story about the Wool Boot Company written by M.L. Cook in 1941: "The Wool Boot Company had a good business in 1899 and in 1900, but the aims of the United States Rubber Company, known as the trust, became more and more apparent. It was out to control the wool boot and the rub­ ber footwear trade. "This was shown in its dealing with Mishawaka. Ind., Woolen Company. In the latter 1880s, that company started the manufacture of knit boots and socks, with the trade mark "Ball Band" on the pull straps. The Mishawaka company sold its goods directly to the retail trade through its own salesman, and made a nice profit each year. Its knit boots and socks required rubber overs the same as our felt boots. “Previous to the formation of the rubber trust in 1898, the Mishawaka company bought overs from one of the then-independent rub­ ber footwear makers in New England. Theirs was a nice business for any rubber factory, for the Hoosier company had excellent pay and used large quantities of rubbers. "After the rubber trust was formed, the Mishawaka company found increasing dif­ ficulties in having the rubber orders accepted. They made no felt boots at that time. They bought what their trade required at first from the Niles Felt Boot Company. When the Niles plant quit business, they turned to our com­ pany for their felt boot needs. We had a very satisfactory deal with them and visited their institution several times. ‘Martin Belger, a fine type of man. was president and manager of the Mishawaka company. He invented tl.e knit boot and had die words “Bali Band" trade-marked, which prevented its use by any other maker of woolen footwear. “In the spring of 1900, when Mr. Belger was ready to place his order for rubber overs, die United States Rubber Company showed an unwillingness to accept them. The trust kept him on the anxious seat for several weeks. However, he had one warm personal friend, A. Saunders, in the trust organization, who E. succeeded in getting the Mishawaka com­ pany’s order accepted. “A little later that year, due to some inter­ nal strife in the management, the trust dismissed the personal friend of Mr. Belger, although he was rated one of the most suc­ cessful rubber manufacturers in their group. "A few weeks after the Mishawaka com­ pany’s order was accepted, Mr. Belger made a business trip to California to sell goods. While in Salt Lake City he met Mr. Saunders at a hotel. Mr. Belger was naturally sore over the way he had been treated by the trust. He was also uncertain as to what the trust would do about accepting future orders. His friend, who had been fired by the trust officers, likewise resented the manner in which he had been dismissed. “So it was natural that the two would talk over their grievances, and plan to do something about it. They agreed that the best thing for both was to build another rubber plant in Mishawaka. “Mr. Saunders put up half the cost, and he was abundantly able to do, and the Mishawaka company paid the other half to build the rubber factory. Accordingly, Mr. Saunders made a bee line for Mishawaka, purchased the necessary land near the Woolen company’s plant and began in 1900 to con­ struct a rubber factory at Mishawaka. It was ready for business by the first of January 1901. “The plant not only was equipped to make the overs needed for knits boots and socks, but also to make a complete line of light weight rubbers and overshoes. “This new rubber plant at Mishawaka aroused the ire of the officers of the rubber trust, who determined to put the Mishawaka company out of business. The trust bought all the felt boots we could spare for them in 1901, when we were also selling to the Mishawaka company. Mr. Belger concluded that the trust would demand all of our products the follow­ ing year, which was also our opinion. “To help them meet that situation, we gave him all the information we had about felting machinery. He had everything else in his own plant, all the carding machinery, fulling mills, treeing machinery and finishing department, the same as we had. We gave him the pattern for our felting machinery, which made him independent of the trust. "The rubber trust in 1901 bought cheap im­ itations of the Mishawaka knit boots, also knit socks and cut the prices of these, as well as all felt boots way below cost. The purpose being to crush the Mishawaka company. The Mishawaka folks never reduced their prices. They called in all their salesmen and in­ structed them how to meet the efforts of the trust to ruin their business. The result was that the Mishawaka company increased its trade and made a handsome profit in 1901. while the trust lost a lot of money. The retail dealers resented the attempt of a $40 million trust to down a small competitor. “In 1902. the trust, as expected, demanded and we accepted their order for all the felt boots we could make that year. During 1902 we operated our carding machinery 22 out of every 24 hours, as we had done in the latter half of 1901. We made every felt boot we could because the trust agreed to take them. We produced over 80.000 dozen pairs and made a nice profit. In the meantime, the Mishawaka company increased their business largely. In 1902 they made about $1 million profit while the trust lost a good bunch of money. "The trust placed large orders with us in 1903. but not so large as in 1902. They kept up the fight that year against the Mishawaka company. The latter largely increased its out­ put and profit, while the trust for the third year in succession lost money. "The trust then abandoned its attempts to force the Mishawaka company out of business. Its managers realized they had made a miserable failure of it, and had lost a lot of money, while the Mishawaka company had cleaned up about $3 million in the three years. In other words, the fight helped the Mishawaka company while it hurt the rubber trust. "My purpose in explaining all this will ap­ pear later. “Our output largely increased, beginning with 1898. The rubber company’s fight against Mishawaka company brought us much additional business. We were obligated to run our plant nights for several months each year beginning with 1898, and one year operated our carding department nights for the entire year. "I might have continued as manager of the company without a breakdown if we had stuck to daytime production; but operating our car­ ding machines all night for months at a time and once for a whole year put an extra strain on me. “The mixes for the felt boots were easily planned; there could be no chance for unex­ pected losses there. What I had to watch closely was the weighing of batts. One can imagine how easily it would be for a girl or man working all night to get careless at that job. He or she would get sleepy and not do the work carefully. The result would be an overweight of the batts, which meant loss to the company, because they did not remove the extra weight of carded stock. “I made it a point always when the factory was running overtime, before I went to bed to go down to the plant, take a few of the batts that had been weighed from each pile, which were accumulating for the next day's feiting, and weigh them. If I found the weighers had gotten careless and let them run too heavy they were compelled to weigh all the batts again. Naturally, they didn’t enjoy that, nor did I; but it made them more careful. "Often I came to the factory at midnight, sometimes at 3 or 4 in the morning and weigh­ ed the batts. They never knew when I might appear. I am sure that made them much more nearly accurate in weighing. The fact that we made good profit each year proved that the weights had been held about as planned. “While this watchfulness was good for the company, it wasn’t so good for myself. Early in 1903 I suffered a nervous breakdown and had to quit; had to take a complete rest for several months. I came home from my vaca­ tion much improved in health and a few weeks later, returned to my firsulove, the Hastings Banner, and I have stuck by it ever since. "When I was compelled to quit. Richard Messer induced Emil Tyden to spend some time each day at the wool boot plant. He made changes that enabled the factory to use cheaper stock. Wc had to do this because some of the wools that we had previously been able to buy had become so high that we could not afford to use them. My brother. W.R. Cook, took over a considerable part of the work I had formerly done while I gave my un­ divided attention to the Banner. "It became increasingly evident in 1905, from prices which the rubber trust made on combinations of felt boots and rubbers, that they planned to force the Hastings Wool Boot Company out of business. They knew it re­ quired a large investment to make a line of rubbers footwear, and the trust knew that wc didn't have the capital to do it ourselves. “Our salesman. Richard Messer, was well acquainted with many jobbers whose business was done in their own names, but the trust ac­ tually owned tne stores. One of the large wholesale dealers who managed one of these trust jobbing outfits met Mr. Messer and Emil Tyden in New York in the spring of 1905. That city was headquarters of the trust. "This friend told Mr. Messer that he believed the trust was preparing to force felt boots manufacturers to sell their plants to the trust at very low prices. The Wool B<x>( Com­ pany stockholders had talked this matter over among themselves. While our inventory showed that we had assets including our plant, of over $160,000. yet rather than light a $40 million trust we agreed that wc would sell for $90,000 or even less, if Jiey would buy it. "Knowing this. Mr. Messer went with Mr. Tyden and this friends to see the powers that be' at the trust offices in New York. This friend opened the conversation. It didn't take Messer and Tyden long to see that the trust was not disposed to pay us anything like $90,000. The sum of $60,000 was mentioned as a "feeler" but the foxy trust magnate wouldn’t even offer even that much. Mr. Messer sensed the situation and abruptly left the trust headquarters. Mr. Tyden had left before that, convinced that the trust would not pay much for our property . “Take it from me that Richard Messer was a strategist. He organized himself into a board of strategy and laid his plans. There were many jobbers of leather shoes who also jobb­ ed rubber footwear. The trust, as I have ex­ plained. owned several wholesale jobbing houses, under different names, which handled nothing but rubber footwear. The leather goods jobbers had no love for the trust. They could see that it intended to take over the en­ tire jobbing field for rubber footwear and leave the leather footwear jobbers out of it. "Mr. Messer visited two of these leather and rubber footwear jobbers. He explained our situation and what the trust was planning to do to us. He asked their cooperation in for­ cing the trust to pay us a fair price for our plant and business. These jobbing friends were tickled pink to do it. They enjoyed a chance to get a wipe at the trust, and they knew Dick Messer would never betray them to the trust so it could get back at them. “The two jobbers whom R.M. saw this time each wrote a letter addressed to him, urg­ ing that the Hasting Wool Boot Company do what the Mishawaka Boot Company had done — build a rubber plant. Each wrote that his company would buy of us, and if we needed assistance, they would help us finance a rub­ ber plant, would take stock in it and interest others to do the same. The letters were not worded alike but they had the same import. Next we find R.M. in New York City again on a day when he knew his friend the rubber footwear jobber would also be in the metropolis. He planned to accidentally (?) meet this man on the street. This friend was closely affiliated with the trust. "Remembering R.M.’s recent visit to trust headquarters, he said: "I suppose you are here to see Mr.----(mentioning the name of trust executive with whom R.M. had talked a few days before) ‘“Not by a damn sight.' said Richard Messer. 'You know he insulted me and the Hastings Wool Boot Company when I was in his office. I will never go there again unless he invites me.’ "In the course of the talk, Richard’s friend asked why he was in New York. “To this Mr. Messer answered: *1 came east to get in touch with a man who knows how to make rubber footwear. We recognize that the trust has our felt boot licked as matters now stand. But we do noiproposc to stay lick­ ed. I have letters in my pocket right now to show this rubber maker we are looking for that not only the Hastings Wool Boot Com­ pany, but also big jobbers arc interested and want us to make rubber footwear, agree to job our rubbers and to take stock in a rubber fac­ tory in Hastings. “Again this friend urged Richard to go with him to the trust headquarters and talk with its executive officers. To this Richard answered: “‘Why should I go to see him? I can’t think that he wants to see me and I know I am not anxious to sec him after he treated me as he did. If I ever go into his office again, he will ask me. Besides that, I didn’t come here to see him; I came here to see a rubber maker.’ “Before they parted, the friend learned that R.M. was stopping at the Walldorff-Astoria Hotel. “Richard Messer knew this friend would The Hastings Wool Boot Factory near the turn of the century repeat their conversation to the trust manage­ ment, so he returned to his hotel and awaited developments. They came very soon. “His hotel room phone rang. At the other end was the trust executive. He urged Mr. Messer to come at once to his office at the trust headquarters. He said he was sorry to learn that Mr. Messer had misinterpreted what he said, when he was there before, not only with regard to the Hastings Wool Boot Company but also as to Mr. Messer personal­ ly. He said he wished to talk it over, so that Richard would have a friendly feeling toward him and toward the United States Rubber Company. “Needless to add that R.M. soon appeared at the trust executive’s office. In the course of the talk, Mr. Messer stated that the owners of the Hastings Wool Boot Company realized that, as things then stood, our company was whipped, because the $40 million trust could fix prices on their overs that would force our small company to quit; so there was but one or two things for the Wool Boot Company to do: sell to the trust or build and operate a rubber plant. “He explained that he and his brother were getting along in years and would prefer not to start another manufacturing business. He was free to say that the Wool Boot Company alone could not finance a rubber plant, but that he had talked with friends in the jobbing trade and had been assured of not only their patronage, but also their financial aid in laun­ ching a rubber plant here; so he wanted the trust executive to understand that we did not have to sell our business; but because of ad­ vancing years of himself and his brother, he said, ‘If we could get a fair price, they would sell rather than embark in the manufacture of rubber footwear.’ “The trust executive was deeply impressed by what Mr. Messer stated. He remembered well the heavy losses the trust had sustained in fighting the Mishawaka company. He did not wish to have another experience of that kind. He suggested a price for our plant and business which R.M. was glad to accept; although he didn’t show how pleased he really was. It was much more than the trust had ex­ pected to pay. “So Richard Messer’s strategy worked. He came home with a certified check for a large sum to bind the bargain. The trust’s offer was not as much as our plant materials and business would inventory, but enough so that NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND ZONING/PLANNING COMMISSION VALUABLE COUPON Notice of Public Hearing ANY DINNER — With This Coupon — JUDY METZGER, Central Supply Tech, was selected by the Employee Committee at Pennock Hospital to be Employee of the Month in February 1991. Judy began working for Pennock Hospital in September. 1979 as a Nurses Aide and transferred to become Central Supply Tech in April. 1988. In this position. 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Application of Swift Excavating Co. for rezoning from the R-1 Residential District, Single Family to the R-2 Residential District, Low-Medium Density, of the follow­ Kloosterman’s &P Coop I I -c**> _ I J ing properly: Lots 220, 221, 222, 223, and 224 of Algon­ quin Lake Resorts properties. Unit #2, commonly known as Lake Algonquin School. 2. Application of Swift Excavating Co. for a Special Ex­ ception Use Permit for use of certain property as multiple family dwellings of more than two units. The property to which this application pertains is described as: Lots 220, 221,222,223, and 224 of Algonquin Lake Resorts Proper­ ties, Unit #2, commonly known as Lake Algonquin School. Phone ... 945-2404 (This is the same property as to which rezoning is requested). 3. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Zoning/Planning Comission Rental Cars & van By the Day, week or Month CARS SS299 ]££ S459S I Special weekly Rates! Per Day HASTINGS Chrysler, PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 Wrsr Grfen Ssrrrt • Hastings, Michigan PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning proposed amendments to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning ordinance and concerning a Special Exception Use PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Items to be OFFER EXPIRES FEB. 28, 1991 333 W. State St., Hastings MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: considered include, In brief, the following: Dinners include, choice of salad, potato, and a dinner roll. Mon.-Sal. 7 a.m.-fl p.m.; Sun. 7 a.m-2 p.m. TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, Permit will be held on Wednesday, February 20,1991, com­ mencing at 7:00 o’clock p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan. Your Choice of ... Employee of the Month Richard Messer was very hippy inside when he received that first check. “Later the entire amount was paid. So the United States Rubber Company early in 1906 took over our plant. We were all glad to be out of the business, because a $40 million business could squeeze us out whenever they pleased. "The United States Rubber Company con­ tinued the manufacture of felt boots here for several years. The plant was operated at first under the management of John Skipper, who had managed the trust's felt boot plant at Medford, Mass. Frank Sage, who had worked for the Hastings Wool Boot Company under our management was made the plant superintendent. Mr. Skipper retired as manager in 1912 and Mr. Sage was put in his place and continued as manager until the plant was closed in 1930. "The Wool Boot plant ceased to operate because the American people had become too propserous to wear such clumsy footwear as felt boots. They were comfortable in lumber­ ing and in other out-of-doors occupations dur­ ing severe winter weather. But better looking and longer wearing footwear came onto the market, and felt boots disappeared from shoe stores in this country and have never returned. "So the chapter ends with the disap­ pearance of felt boots. The plant stood idle here for some years. It was not adapted to other lines of manufacture. To save a heavy tax burden, the United States Rubber Com­ pany later wrecked the factory building and sold their two warehouses to the E.W. Bliss Company. “How did our city come out in this affair? It invested $15,000 in the plant. While it was operated, the factory paid in wages and salaries to local people fully 200 ::mes what the city invested. It employeed while it was operated an average of well over 100 persons. That was a slendid return on that $15,000 investment. “If this city could do as well with that amount of cash now, I personally would be glad to see it done and would willingly pay my share of the taxes,” ended M.L. Cook. This little footnote: the bricks from the Wool Boot Company were given or sold to a man who used them to build his house in the Fourth Ward. The smell of felting had permeated the bricks. For several years after the house was built, every time it rained the house smelled like wet wool. 945-9583 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Charter Township of Rutland Zoning/Planning Commission reserves the right to alter the proposed amendments al or following the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Zoning Or­ dinance and map, and the plans and documents submit­ ted by the applicant, are available and may be examined by the general public at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings, Michigan, on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon and that, fur ther, copies of the same may be further examined at said public hearing. All interested persons are invited and urged to be present at the aforesaid time and place, or to submit their com­ ments In writing at or prior to the public hearing. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZONING/PLANNING COMMISSION By: Phyliss Fuller, Rutland Charter Township Clerk Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 948 2194 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 14, 1991 [ Sports ] Marshall upends Saxons, 65*56 For coach Denny O’Mara and his Hastings basketball team, another league game means another night of facing a taller team. Although the Saxons have fared well in re­ cent wins over much bigger Lakeview and Harper Creek teams, Tuesday night at Mar­ shall the heght disadvantage caught up with them. The host Redskins endured a second-half rally to hold off Hastings 65-56 for their se­ cond consecutive league win. Marshall, which has now won three Twin Valley games overall, defeated second-place Coldwater Friday night 36-35 in a defensive struggle. The Saxons dropped to 3-7 in the league, 6-9 overall. For O’Mara, the recent resurgence of the Redskins comes as no surprise. In fact, he listed them to compete for the conference championship with Albion and Lakeview. “Sure, they were a better team than they were when we played them last,” O’Mara said. "They were able to pound the ball in­ side. We have different styles of games." Marshall jumped out to a 32-23 halftime lead, as the Saxons had a difficult time off get­ ting in sync. O’Mara said it started on the defensive end of the floor. "We came out a little flat,” he said. “We did not play very well defensively. They slow­ ed Lie ball down and got good shots." The Saxons outscored the Redskins from the field, but were limited to six free throw at­ tempts, the result of the different styles of play. Marshall was whistled for only nine fouls. Hastings then rallied in the second half, and by the end of the third quarter, trailed by only 4643. The fourth quarter was close throughout, with the Marshall lead still two with about three minutes left. But the Redskins canned nine of 10 from the charity stripe in the fourth quarter to seal the victory. Each team shot the ball fairly well, with the Saxons hitting 48 percent and Marshall con­ necting on 53 percent. Sophomore forward Matt Brown was in­ jured late in the contest, which didn’t help the Saxons’ hopes for a come-from-behind win. Brown scored 13 points to help fuel the comeback. “We had the momentum, but that (the in­ jury) kind of took it away from us,” O’Mara said. Nick Williams led the Hastings scoring with 14 points, and Gabe Griffin, recovering from a bout with an illness, chipped in 11. The Saxons will be host to Hillsdale, which also has good size, for a Twin Valley game Friday night. Hillsdale is 0-10 in league play, but don’t expect Hastings to look past them to Tues­ day’s home game against Barry County rival Middleville. “We’ll need to play our game to beat them," O’Mara said. Sixteen county wrestlers ready for regional tournaments Hastings and Thomapple-Kellogg will be host to individual regional wrestling tour­ naments Saturday, and Barry County teams will be sending 16 wrestlers as representatives. At the Hastings regional. Delton-Kellogg will send six wrestlers and the host Saxons will have two team members competing. The Panthers, who also wen the team district last Wednesday, will be paced by one district champion, heavyweight Rollie Ferris, who is 40-3 overall this season. Ferris will wrestle David Budd of Milan to open Satur­ day’s action. Matt Hook, at 130, was a district runner-up and has posted a 41-6 mark. His opponent in the first round will be Trent Ebersole of Jackson County Western. Brothers Jason and Sean Thomas also qualified with third-place finishes at districts, as did teammales Bill Dollowuy and Naic Chappell. Jason (32-12-1) will wrestle Judd Videto of Jackson County Western at 103, while Sean (38-5-1) will battle Andy Judge of Eaton Rapids at 119. Eaton Rapids is the to;>-ranked team in Class B. Dolloway (40-6) will face Jun Hassett of Chelsea in a 145-pound match and Chappell (41-5) will face Perry’s Paul McConnell at 189. The host Saxons will have two entries in the tournament. Jason Hetherington, who won the Twin Valley Conference meet at 171, will wrestle Kyle Delladeccia of Dexter in the first round. Hetherington finished fourth at Saturday’s district at Otsego and has an overall mark of 18-7. At 103, Dan Allen also finished fourth at districts and will square off against Mark Gray of Saline in the opener. Allen is 22-8 overall. Of the 38 schools that comprised the Tecumseh and Otsego districts, 35 will be represented at the regionals, said Hastings Athletic Director Bill Karpinski. He said a good turnout is expected. At Thomapple-Kellogg High School, wrestlers from the Sparta and Caledonia districts will face off, with a trip to the state finals on the line. Lakewood and Middleville each will smd four wrestlers to the tournament, including a pair of district champions apiece. The Vikings are led by the middle weight class duo of Kyle Durkee and Jason Makley, the district champions at 145 and 152, respectively. Durkee, who pinned Ryan Eding of Hamilton in the district finals, is 29-3 overall this season. His draw for the firs: round is An­ dy Norder of Grand Rapids West Catholic. The 145-pound class will feature Belding’s Andy Heintzelman, who last year finished among the top three at the state finals and won a decision over Durkee. Makley, 30-5, will face Fremont’s Rob Nista in the first round. Although Lakewood has faced the Packers this season, Durkee wrestled at 152 in a makeshift lineup. Makley also will have a tough time winning the regional, as defending state champ Jason Wright is part of the draw. Wright has not lost cince his sophomore year and is a past winner of the Cadet Nationals. Also qualifying for the Vikings are Marcus Moore at 189 and Dusty Roll a: 130. Moore, who qualified for the regionals despite being out of action for the past few weeks with cracked ribs, will open the day against Dan Thayer of Kenowa Hills. Dave Andrus of Sparta and Rob Train of Central Montcalm will also compete at 189. Each defeated Moore last season. Roll will face David Wright of Cedar Spr­ ings. The brother of Jason. Wright is also an outstanding wrestler. Lake wood coach Bob Vietch said that he realistically hoped to get three of the four to the slate meet, adding that Roll’s weight class would possibly be the toughest. The host Trojans will be represented by district champions Corey Webster (103) and Zach Curths (135), as well as runner-up Chris Foster (152) and fourth-place finisher Dave Lehman (171). The Saxons' Bryan Sherry pops a short jumper during Friday’s Lakeview game. Hastings lost to Marshall Tuesday night 65-56. Middleville senior Corey Webster will be one of the best bets to qualify for the state finals this weekend, as individual regional tournaments will be held at Hastings and Thomapple-Kellogg High Schools. Sixteen wrestlers from Barry County schools will be competing. Webster, who won the district crown with a 10-2 decision over Matt Cverweg of Portland, is 33-1-2 this season. Webster was sixth in the state last year and will face Jason Cremer of Spring Lake. Middleville coach Tom Lehman said that he’s also heard good things about Muskegon Orchard View’s Dave Macomber, who is 224. Curths improved to 34-3 with his romp through the 135-pound class at the districts, which was capped off by a 12-3 win over Rich Haywood of Caledonia in the finals. He will wrestle Steve Cook of Reed City in the first round. The prospects for both Webster and Curths are very good, according to Lehman. Curths will have a harder time winning the regional, because defending state champ Scott Bitelv is 41-0 at 135. Foster, who lost a 16-6 decision to Lakewood’s Maklev in the district finals, will tangle with Spana’s Dan Carter. The Spartans are ranked second in the slate in Class B. Dave Lehman finished fourth at 171 at the Caledonia district, and he will face George Smith of Belding in the first round. Smith won the Sparta district with a 11-1 pasting of Nor­ thview’s Don Pierce. The two have not wrestled this season, but have met at various competitions before, with Smith holding a 4-2 edge. Wrestling committee rules, which deter­ mine the draw for the regional tournaments, state that the first-place wrestler from one district will meet the fourth-place finisher from the other district. Second-place finishers wrestle the third-place finishers from the op­ posite district, and so on. The regional tournaments are each double elimination, with the lop four wrestlers in each wc’ght class advancing to the state finals in Battle Creek Feb. 22-23. Hastings frosh top Marshall The Hastings freshman basketball team defeated conference rival Marsha'I Tuesday night. 67-62. ’ After grabbing a 14-12 lead after the first quarter, the Saxons increased the lead to 33-30 by halftime. Marshall cut the lead to one by the end of the third quarter, but Todd San Inocencio and Jim Mer.- ’ ubined to hit five of six free throws in the fourth quarter, as the Saxons held on for the win. A balanced scoring attack was paced by San Inocencio with 16 points and Travis Williams with 12. Merrick and Chris Young chipped in 10 apiece. The si. Skinny by Todd Tubergen Winds of change swirl at Michigan, Trumbull corner It’s still a little cold outside, but is not too early to look forward to the return of the "boys of summer.” Spring training is just over a week away, and before long, scores from the Cactus League and the Grapefruit league will be making their way onto a sports page near you. The Detroit Tigers open the 1991 season April 8 against the Yankees at Tiger Stadium, and they will not sport the same look as they have in recent years. Yes, they will still have the old English "D” above the brim of their caps. And a silver-haired man with the number 11 on his pinstripes will still skip over the foul line on his visits to the mound. George and Al will still be in the TV booth. But things will be a little different. Hall of Fame announcer Ernie Harwell, who as long as I can remember has been THE voice of the Tigers, will be starting his final season at WJR radio. Bill Lajoie will be missing as the team’s general manager. He resigned and took a less strenuous position as a scout in the Atlanta Braves organization. Now Jack Morris, the opening day starter for many years and second on the all-time Tiger strikeout list, will don a Minnesota Twins jersey. Other lesser-known players, including Mike Heath, Darnell Coles, Matt Nokes, Ed Romero, Larry Sheets and Gary Ward, also will not be around when the Tigers report to Lakeland. And the Tigers are even talking about replacing the hallowed walls of our beloved Tiger Stadium with a newer, more practical place to play. Probably one with artificial turf. Toto, I don’( think we’re in Kansas any more. These are still the Tigers, but they are now Glenn E. “Bo” Schembechler’s Tigers now. Remember him, »the guy who tripped over a headphone wire try­ ing to slam a clipboard to the turf at the 1990 Rose Bowl? He reportedly squabbled with Lajoie, the best baseball man the Tigers had. La­ joie denies this was the reason for his resignation, that he was simply tired and wanted a less demanding position. Nevertheless, “Baseball Bill’s” office remains empty. But if that was the case, why didn’t Bo offer Lajoie a position in the Tiger’s scouting department? That way, he could be kept on as a sort of consultant. Something tells me the public didn’t get the whole story on that one. Three weeks ago, I attended the Tiger’s press tour stop at the Kalamazoo Sheraton. Bo was upset that reporters were asking him questions, some of which were non-baseball related. He took exception to one reporter’s persistance in regard to the Harwell con­ troversy. But he did take the time to compare his former job at Michigan to his present duties in Detroit. “I will never have a job like the one I had at Michigan,” he said. “It just couldn’t last forever. I’m learning my new job here just like anyone else would learn a new job.” Most people don’t tike the heat for tossing aside a Hall of Fame broadcaster at thefr new job, though. I still can’t figure out why he took the brunt of that barrage, when it was later learned that it was a WJR decision. But I sincerely applaud his handling of the Jack Morris matter. Here Jack, this is our offer. $9.3 million for three years. Guaranteed. Take it our leave it. You have until Monday. Morris, who earned $2.1 million last season for going 15-18 and compiling a 4.51 E.R.A., decided to leave it. To him, I say sayanara. Take your 198 career wins and don’t let the door hit you on the way out. What is $3.1 million a year anyway, Jack, chump change? True, he had some great seasons in Detroit. In 1984, he pitched a no-hitter on national television, then pitched three complete game wins in the playoffs and World Series. In 1986, he was the domi­ nant pitcher in baseball, and even spun a couple scoreless innings in the All-Star game. That is getting to be a while ago. though. I was still a student at W.M.U., and 1’11 tell you, that seems like a while ago. Let’s see how many wins he gets in the "Homerdome'’ now that the Twins have let slugger Gary Gaetti escape to California. Tb»* winds of change will not be the only winds around the old ballpark this season. Gel ready for “the winds of whiff.” The Tigers now have three of the top six American League strikeout kings of a year ago. And I'm not talking Nolan Ryan and Roger Clemens. Mickey Tettleton, the switch-hitting catcher acquired from Baltimore, struck out an Orioles-record 160 times last season. He has power from both sides of the plate, says Sparky, but he also finish­ ed second in the American League in walks. Sparky wants him to cut loose this season. The Tigers also picked up Rob Deer from Milwaukee, who also has good power. He has five consecutive seasons of 20 or more home runs, and he likes Tiger Stadium. Deer is also underrated defensively, finishing second in the ma­ jor leagues among outfielders with 14 assists. And Cecil Fielder, who looks like he either has spent the off-season inside a refrigerator or quite possibly IS a refrigerator, will also fan his share of times. To expect him to hit 51 home runs again is unreasonable, but a 40-homer, 100-RBI season is not out of the realm of the possible. Opposing pitchers will have to be thinking about Deer and Tettleton waiting on deck when they consider pit­ ching around him this year. Detroit has also brought in a couple of new pitchers, and though neither will win 20 games, the combination should more than offset the departure of Morris. Righthander Bill Gullickson was sign­ ed as a free agent from ^Houston. Gullickson has recorded at least 10 wins in seven straight big-league seasons. He was 10-14 with the Astros a year ago, but Houston scored two runs or fewer in all of those losses, including five shutouts. He and Cecil should hit it off right away. Lefty John Cerutti is no stranger to Tiger fans, having pitched for several seasons with Toronto. Cerutti had a tough 1990, finishing 8-9 with a 4.74 ERA and gave up 23 home runs, ninth most in the American League. The Tigers also picked up former Cleveland and Chicago infielder Tony Bcrnazard, who has played the last three seasons in Japan. If he can post half of Fielder’s numbers, the Tigers should woo Lajoie away from Atlanta and assign him to a permanent position as a scout across the Pacific. Sparky said that if the Tigers can get a solid six innings or so from his starters, they will contend for the AL East title. “I know we’re going to put runs on the board,” he said. "Our success will come down to our pitching." I asked him whether or not some of his younger pitchers are ready for the bigs, and I could tell I hit a soft spot. He loves his young pitching, but doesn’t think they will contribute much this year. “A lot of people have doubts about our farm system,” he said. “But I’ll tell you this, we’ve got some real good young arms coming up. They may need a year or two of seasoning.” The most impressive may be 22-yearold lefthander Scott Aldred. If that name sounds familiar, it should. He combined with Edwin Nunez on a six-hit shutout against the Brewers Sept. 9 in his major league debut. He should make the Tiger’s opening day roster. Sparky also likes righthanders Rusty Meacham and David Haas. Meacham, 23, was the starting pitcher in the Eastern League (AA) all-star game, leading London to the title. He led the league in wins and tied for the league lead in shutouts, while walking only 36 batters in 178 innings. Haas, 25, also sparkled for London, going 13-8 with a 2.99 era, and finishing third in the Eastern League in innings pitched. If you’re a collector and you go to Tiger Stadium this season, you may want to sit in the outfield. No need to come early for batting practice. There will be plenty of balls clearing the fence during the game. Expect to see a lot of “Wrigleyesque” scores that more closely resemble those of football games. A prediction? The Tigers lead the ma­ jors in runs scored, but their pitching, though improved over the last two seasons in spite of the loss of Morris, will prevent them from winning the division. 1. Boston 2. Baltimore 3. Detroit 4. Toronto 5. Milwaukee 6. Cleveland 7. New York. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 14, 1991 — Page 13 Bowling results । ■--------------------------------- J Monday Bowlerettees Britten Concrete 55-25: Kent Oil 54-26: D & J Electric 44*6-35%: Hecker Agency 44- 36; Riverbend Travel 41-39; Dorothy’s Hair 35*6-44%; Good Time Pizza 34-44. High Games and Series - S. Pennington 201-487; D. Coenen 200-0499; T. Christopher 188-499; D. Snyder 187-507; L. Elliston 183-482; M. Garber 181-522; E. Dunham 173-430; S. Draker 171-427. Good Games - S. Pennington 201; D. Coenen 200; T. Christopher 188; M. Garber 181; S. Draker 171; T. Loftus 169; J. Skedgell 168; A. Fox 163; L. Dawe 161; M. Dull 159; T. Elliston 157; K. Lancaster 154; R. Murphy 154; P. Britten 149. Nine year old Steven Obreiter displays the form that helped him win the state "hoop shoot” title, sponsored by the Michigan Elks Association. Obreiter will compete against the winners from Indiana and Ohio in April for a chance to go to the national finals. Hastings 9-year old wins state hoop shoot For Hastings varsity basketball coach Den­ nis O’Mara, help is on its way. But it won’t be there until probably the 1998-99 season. Nine-year old Steven Obreiter of Hastings won the state championship in his age group Saturday in the annual “hoop shoot,’’ spon­ sored by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Obreiter and five other youths emerged from more than 141,000 entries statewide in the competition, held at Oakland University in suburban Detroit. He qualified for the state finals by winning his division at the district tournament at Howell. The next round of the competition will feature shooters from Michigan, Indiana and Ohio, with a berth in the national finals at the Springfield Civic Center in Massachusetts on May 11. The national finals will coincide with the 100th anniversary of basketball. .. Each contestant shoots 25 free throws, with the best scores advancing to the next tier of competition. Obreiter connected on 20 shots, but finished in a tie with another youngster in his age group. The pair then shot an additional five shots for a tie-breaker, with Obreiter claiming the title by sinking four of the five. The Northeastern Elementary third-grader said the key to his success in the competition was practice, practice, practice. “Sometimes we go over to the Gees' house, and they let me practice in their indoor gym," he said. He was referring to Bruce and Ruth Gee, family friends of the Obreiters. “I prac­ ticed there for the last couple of weeks.” Evidently the continued work is paying nice dividends. Obreiter has improved his scores at each level of the competition. He scored 15 out of 25 at the local shoot-off at Hastings High School and hit 18 of 25 at Howell. Steven’s mother, Yvonne, said that the en­ tire family has been having a lot of fun with the “hoop shoot”. “All the kids (at the state championship) were having a great time,” she said. “They were just thrilled. Steven learned the game from his father, Roy, and from watching his favorite player, Isiah Thomas, on television. "Steven and his father play together quite a bit," Yvonne said. Steven also plays little league baseball, but says basketball is his favorite sport. “We don’t have a team at school,” he said. "So I play at the YMCA on Saturday mornings." The regional contest will be held at Henry Ford Community College in Dearborn April 13. Over 3 million youngsters ages 8-13 will compete in the contest this year, according to the Michigan,£lks Association!,, , The competition is the largest and most visi­ ble of many youth activities sponsored by the Elks Lodges and is a companion activity to the Elks Drug Awareness Program. Monday Mixers Three Ponies Tack 51%-32I6; Andrus of Hastings 49-35; Ferrellgas 49-35; Grandmas Plus One 48-36; Girrbachs 47V6-36Vi; Miller Real Estate 47-37; Hastings Bowl 47-37; Deweys Auto Body 45-39; Clays Dinner Bell 45- 39; Pioneer Apartments 4416-3916; Dads Post #241 42V6-41V6: Lazy Girls Inc. 4116-4216; Outward Appearance 37-47; Music Center 35V6-48V6; Cinder Drugs 34-50; Millers Carpet 32-52; Goof Offs 31-53; Michclob 29-55. Good Games - E. Ulrich 181; M. Kill 162; H. Service 160; G. Otis 179; S. Merrill 165; F. Schneider 150; P. Steortz 146; W. Main 166; B. Anders 161; D. Kidder 157; J. Rice 159; N. Bayha 126; S. Hutchins 151; C. Allen 164; C. Trumbull 151; W. Hull 176; S. Nevins 164; L. Tietz 143; M. Blough 156; P. O’Heran 167; J. Dykehouse 171; M. Westbrook 160; B. Eckert 166; R. Kuempel 175; P. Keller 141. Good Games and Series - D. James 164-472; L. Barnum 196-543; D. Burns 163- 466; S. VanDenburg 200-561; K. Keller 185-482; R. Girrbach 181-490; D. Kelley 185-521; B. Hathaway 201-523; M. Wieland 180-499; B. Jones 199-496. Wednesday P.M. Friendly Home Parties 61-35; Mace’s Phar­ macy 5516-3616; Hair Care Center 5416-4116; Misfits 58-42; Lifestyles 5116-4016; Nashville Locker 48-44; Varney’s Stables 47-45; Easy Rollers 4616-45%; Valley Realty 42-50;----------- 4-96. High Games and Series - B. Hathaway 199-545; L. Elliston 210-541; K. Becker 204-529; B. Blakely 181-500; M. Dull 201-489; R. Kuempel 187-477; J. Sanlnocencio 162-477; B. Smith 188-473; L. Yoder 171- 473; P. Smith 166-456; N. Hummel 164- 451; D. Burns 163-448; L. Hermenitt 172- 441; P. Frederickson 162-437; S. Breitner 164-449; B. Green 164-419; B. Vrogindewey 167-431; J. Pettengill 189-429; C. Sncllenbargcr 136-351/ R- .Reichard 157-420; B. Miner 180;'T. Decker 148; J. Gardner 160; L. Johnson 159; S. Brimmer 167; P. Castleberry 436. Thursday A.M. Word of Faith « 60; Question Marks 58; Leftovers 57; Northland Opt. 5514; Vamevs 51W; Word of Faith #1 4914; Hummers 46; Bosleys 45; Slow Pokes 4414; Valley Realty 4314; Kreative Komers 43; Tea for Three 4214; Word of Faith #3 41; G.L.O.B. 4014Kloostermans 37; Weltons 36; Friendlv Homes 3414. Good Games - K. Mizer 142; S. Nolen 166; 1. McKeough 161; M. Bell 157- S Brimmer 184; E. Vangsse 172; B. Sexton 144; N. Hummel 171; P. Fisher 163- L Johnson 155; A. Allen 165; S. Peake 144- L Williams 160; S. Lambert 159; B. Norris 149; P. Elzinga 144; C. Miles 138. High Series and Games - K. Thomason 205-524; P. Godbey 190-508; K. Wyerman 180-471; L. Gleckler 215-191; D. Bolthouse 184-193; R. Kuempel 162-453; A. Eaton 148-434; C. Peters 168-473; N. Wilson 163-480; P. Hamilton 169-480; J. McQuem 141-396; A. Welton 137-389; C. Ryan 129-354. ' Adult Open Gym On Mondays and Tuesdays, beginning the week of Feb. 18, and continuing until March 19, there will be open adult gym in the Middle School West Gym. The gym will be open from 7:30-9:30 p.m. The fee to participate is $1 per person and is payable at the door. High School Indoor Soccer The YMCA/Youth Council’s High School Indoor Soccer League will begin its league play on Monday evenings, beginning Feb. 25. The league is open to any Hastings High School student. Team captains should come to the YMCA office at the high school to pick up a team registration form and rule sheet. Rosters must be returned to the YMCA office no later than Wednesday, Feb. 20. The league scheduled will be posted on the YMCA win­ dow by Friday, Feb. 22. Information, see Mr. Storms in the YMCA office. Sunday Family Open Gyms Beginning Sunday, Feb. 17, the YMCA will have the Hastings High Schiwl open for families for open gym. The gym will be open from 2-4 p.m. Activities will be basketball, volleyball, and roller skating (bring your own equipment). The cost for the activity is $2 per family. Those with youth in grades 6 or lower must be accompanied by a parent. The cost for those in the seventh grade or older who will be coming without a parent, the cost is $2 per person. If there is an interest, the gym will be open the following Sunday’s, Feb. 24, March 3. 10, and the 17. Things looked bleak for the Hartings volleyball team heading into the second game Thursday night at Battle Creek Lakeview. They had just been pounded by the con­ ference leading Spartans, who were also rank­ ed sixth in the state in Class B. by a 15-0 score. But the Saxons regrouped and shifted into high gear to post victories in the final three games to pull out the win, 15-8, 15-7, 15-7. The win evened Hastings’ Twin Valley slate to 2-2, and squared their overall mark to A robust Cecil Fielder chats with reporters at the Tigers press tour stop at the Kalamazoo Sheraton on Jan. 24. Fielder will try to post numbers comparable to last season’s 51 homerun, 132 rbi campaign. Spring training begins next weekend. (See Skinny) Give the gift of... LOCAL NEWS Hastings 8th graders end season with loss The Hastings eighth grade “A" basketball team concluded its season with a 39-28 loss to Coldwater in the consolation finals of the Bat­ tle Creek Pcnnfield tournament. The team finished the season with a 7-5 overll record, while the "B” team finished 8-3. Colter Watt led the Hastings scoring attack with 10 points and pulled down a team-high nine rebounds. Mike Toberen chipped in eight points. Thursday Twisters Andrus Chevrolet 60-32; Tom’s Market 55-37; Century 21-Czinder 54-38; B.D.S. Inc. 50%-41%; Geukes Market 44-48; Hastings Mutual 4316-4816; Ray James Eletrorrechanical 41-51; Hastings Bowl 40-52; Shamrock Tavern 36-56: Bowman Refrigeration 36-56. High Game - S. Bosworth 158; L. Weyerman 153; S. Keeler 172; P. Guy i65; P. Coykendall 153; L. Myers 161; K. Faul 152; C. Nichols 185; K. Sutfin 178; P. Arends 152; J. Connor 155; D. Staines 200; S. Neymeiyer 158; S. Sanborn 154; L. Barnum 193; B. Moody 182; B. Quada 187; B. Bowman 152; B. Krukc 155; D. Oliver 170; M. Brew 159; J. Gasper 50. High Game and Series - S. Keeler 172-482; P. Guy 165-431; K. Sutfin 178-459; D. Staines 200-545; L. Barnum 193-486; B. Moody 182-511; B. Quada 187-463; D. Oliver 170-502; M. Brew 159-454. Sundav Mixed Die Hards 62-30; Alley Cats 58%-33%; Get Along Gang 52-40; Really Rottens Snyder’s 51%-40%; Ogdenitcs 5116-4016; Gutterdusters 51-41; Hooter Crew 49-43; Ho­ ly Rollers 47%-44%; Pin Busters 45-47; Misfits 43-49; We Don’t Care 42%-49%; Chug A Lugs 42-50; Wanderers 41-51; Traitors 40%-51%; Greenbacks 40%-51%; Thunderdogs 40-52; Sandbaggers 35%-56%; Middlelakers 35-57. Womens High Game and Series - A. Sutliff 180; B. Moody 213-549; D. Snyder 160; C. Allen 202; V. Miller 167; D. Kellev 204-548; K. Becker 193-552; M. K. Snyder 210-556; B. Bchmdt 193-500. Mens High Game and Series -M. Tilley 215-532; R. Hughes 179; M. Seger 183; R. Allen 184; B. Miller 178; L. Miller 202-531; D. Welsch 241-574; R. Mack 199-584; J. Smith 185; G. Snyder 229; B. Drayton 193-541; R. Neymeiyer 181-505; J. Barnum 220-582. Words for the Ys Adult Women’s Winter/Spring Volleyball League On Wednesday, Feb. 20, at 7:15 p.m., there will be an organizational meeting for all teams interested in playing in the YMCAYouth Council's Womens winter/spring Volleyball League. The meeting will be held in Room B-125 Hastings High School. Any team wishing to play must attend or send a representative to this meeting. Those unable to attend, must call the YMCA Office (945-4574) before the meeting. League games will begin on Wednesday, Feb. 27 and con­ tinue until May 8. There will be no practice games. Teams will be accepted on a first come first served basis. If you have any questions be sure to give the YMCA a call at 945-4574. Lady Saxons upset sixth ranked BC Lakeview After the disastrous first game, the Saxons ran like a well-oiled machine. Statistically. Hastings played as well as it had all season. Principal setter Anne Endsley set at outstan­ ding 93 percent efficiency, and tallied 11 assists. The Saxons’ overall passing percen­ tage was 78. Hastings also connected on 94 percent of its serves, led by Vail Blair with 13 points. Man­ dy Berg added eight, and Shana Murphy. Endsley and Stephanie Leatherman had six apiece. The attack, at 89 percent efficiency, was led by Murphy and Jenny Storm with six kills each. Defensively, Murphy had seven digs and Kelle Young played well overall with four blocks, five digs, four kills and four aces on five service points. The Saxons will travel to Albion for a league match tonight and Monday travel to Porervillc. Lakewood will also be there Tuesday Mixed Formula Realty 15-5; Thurnapple Valley Equipment 13-7; Marsh’s Refrigeration 12 1/2-7 1/2; Lewis Realty 12-8; Consumers Concrete 11 1/2-8 1/2; Finishing Touch 10-10; J&M 8-12; Admiral 8-12; Middle Lakers 6-14Miller’s Carpel 4-16. Mens High Games and Series G. Hause 212; D. Rose 210-545; D. Berry 179; J. Jacobs 199-533; C. Converse 167-401: B. Lake 207-580; N. Nelson 177. Womens High Games and Series F Ruthruff 191-514; B. Hesterly 173-451; 180; B. Norris 157; J. Sanlnocencio 460. 173Thursday Angels Stefano’s 63%-24%; Clays 54-34; McDonalds 5316-34 Vi; Enforce Ware 4816-3916; Brown Jug 44%-43%; Barry Co. Real Estate 38-50; Hastings Mutual 38-50. High Games and Series - N. Kloosterman 153; T. Daniels 193-512; M. Ingram 150; B. Ranguette 170; R. Haight 172; S. Snider 164; D. Bemheisel 131; D. Snider 158; J. Green 133; C. Garrett 146; S. Neymeiyer 191-502; L. Apsey 178; F. Cuddahee 165; B. Cuddahee 184; L. Horton 138. Family Fun Nite Middleville High School On Saturday, Feb. 23, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., the YMCA-Youth Council will be sponsoring a family fun nite at the Middleville High School Gym and Pool. Activities will in­ clude volleyball, basketball, old time movies, and swimming. The cost for the evening is $2 per family (free to those with a family pro­ gram pass). Children must be accompanied by at least one parent. Family Fun Nite Hastings High School On Friday. March 1 from 6:45-8:45 p.m., the YMCA-Youth Council will be sponsoring with Southeastern Elementary staff, a family fun nite at the Hastings High School Gym. Activities will include volleyball, basketball, roller skating and skateboarding (bring your own equipment), crafts and old time movies. The cost for the evening is S2 per family with crafts costing *‘5 cents each. Children must be accompanied by at least one parent. For more information, call the YMCA at 945-4574. YMCA-Youth Council’s Men’s Basketball C League: Hastings Mutual won by forfeit over Miller Real Estate; Riverbend 24 vs. Jen­ nings 50; Maters Gators won by forfeit over J-Ad Graphics. A League: Kow Patties 61 vs. Hastings Manufacturing 67; Hosey Farms 66 vs. Lakewood Merchants 69; Browns 79 vs. Omaras 114; Barry County Realty 86 vs. Petersons 76. Standings C League: Carl’s Market......................... 11-0 Archies ........................................................9-1 Maters Gators............................................. 5-5 J-Ad Graphics............................................. 4-6 Riverbend................................................... 4-7 Hastings Mutual......................................... 2-8 Miller Real Estate....................................... 1-9 B League: Mettala Hoopsters League Winner .... 10-2 A League: Browns League Winner...........................10-2 Lakewood Merchants.................................9-3 Omaras ........................................................8-4 Hoosey Fanns............................................. 7-5 Petersons......................................................5-7 Barry County Realty ................................ 4-8 Hastings Mfg ............................................. 3-9 Kow Patties............................................... 2-10 YMCA-Youth Council’s Adult Indoor Soccer Game results: Yellow 6 vs. White 3; Yellow 5 vs. Red 3; Grey 8 vs. Navy 4. Yellow..................................................... 8-0-2 Grey..........................................................6-2-1 Navy..........................................................3-5-1 Red............................................................3-7-0 White........................................................2-8-0 YMCA-Youth Council’s 3 on 3 Basketball Final Standings February 6, 1991 Nichols ........................................................6-0 Kirk Lydy................................................... 4-2 High Flyers................................................. 3-3 Non Runners............................................... 3-3 I-aw and Order........................................... 2-4 Dedeckers................................................... 0-6 Floor hockey league seeking participants Anyone interested in joining the Hastings YMCA adult floor hockey league is encourag­ ed to visit die east gym of Hastings Middle School Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. The gym has been reserved for experienced players as well as beginners. Each participant will be charged S2 Saturday for use of the gym. League play will begin Monday. Feb. 25, and continue Mondays and Wednesdays until mid- to late-April. Participants must provide their own wooden sticks. However, some straight sticks will be available. Players also need shin guards and protective gloves. For further information, call Tom Maurer at 948-2980 or Dave Storms at 945-4574. �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 14. 1991 Sunfield area residents join drain fight by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Sunfield Township residents opposed to the effects and costs of cleaning and widening the Collier and Mud Creek intercounty drain hare joined Barry County in the legal battle to block the project A group of 23 drainage district land owners met Tuesday to discuss backing one couple’s lawsuit of the Eaton. Ionia and Barry County drain commissioners comprising the Intercounty Drain Board and will meet again tonight in the Sunfield Elementary School. David F. Meyer and his wife, Diane, who own land near Saubec Road and M-43, claim in their Feb. 7 appeal of the board’s decision that the Order of Necessity exceeds the authority of the original petition, filed June 14, 1988, by Sunfield Township Supervisor Jack Smith. They state Smith s petition called for up­ grading portions of the drain in Barry and Eaton counties and made no mention of activ­ ity in Ionia County. However, Ionia County’s drain commis­ sioner, John Bush, joined Eaton County Drain Commissioner Dale Benjamin in outvoting Barry County Drain Commissioner Robert Shaffer 2-1 in favor of the nearly SI million project at a Jan. 29 necessity hearing. The cost would be divided among the three counties, with the landowners affected bearing the brunt of the burden. "I feel basically that the drain commission­ ers and the Sunfield Township supervisor tried really to ram this through without talk­ ing to all of the landholders," said another project opponent, Mark Huyck of Saginaw Highway. ’’There are a lot of hot people over this." Smith could not be reached for comment Wednesday. If the project were allowed to progress, Huyck could be assessed as much as S48 per acre for his 22.2 acres in the drainage district "There are problems with the drain as far as bridges," said Huyck. ' My road floods at least twice a year and stays that way about two days. That is a problem, but it could be fixed by the Road Commission with the cost spread over the entire county." He also claims that 90 percent of Sunfield Township creek-front residents are opposed to the proposed improvement plans. In the lawsuit, the couple claims: • The project will increase the water dumped on their land and that of others in sections eight, seven and 18 of Sunfield Township, as well as lands in Barry County. They claim this will be caused by increasing the amount of water into those areas and the increased speed by which the waters will be cast on the land, without providing proper and adequate means of carrying such waters away from the land. • The project is in violation of lhe Goemaere-Anderson Wetland Protection Act of the State of Michigan. • That no adequate environmental impact study of the project has been accomplished. • That indicated costs exceed any reasonable benefit based on the indicated cost of the pro­ posed project. • That because the plans exclude some six miles of the drain between Barnum Road and the Thornapple River, it provides no adequate outlet for the increased volume and speed of water resulting from the waters to be added from Ionia and Eaton Counties. CLASSIFIEDS .The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 In Memoriam Help Wanted IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of Thelma Geiger who passed away two years ago February 18, 1989. February brings sad memories of happiness wc once knew. Our hearts still ache with sadness we'll feel our whole life through. The days wc shared together arc memories wc hold acar. All the happiness you gave to us keep you forever near. To your resting place wc visit and place flowers with care. But no one knows the hearta­ che when w'c rum and leave you there. A memory, a tear, a thought sincere of wonderful days when you were here. Always so true, unselfish and kind, Few in this world, here equal we'll find. A bcautifpl life that came to an end, She died as she lived, cvcrybodys friend. Wc love you and miss you so. Your Loving family IMAGE CONSULTING. Career of the 90’s. Seeking ambitious, career minded women to consult with individu­ al clients or corporate accounts on Total Image Enhancement. Professional training provided. FT/PT. 1-751-8798._________ Jobs Wanted LICENSED DAY CARE in my home. One block from North­ eastern school. Full or part time. 948-2769. FOR RENT mobile home at Middle Lake, two bedroom, siovc-reffigcrator furnished, garage and work room S325 per month plus S325 deposit. 945-2364. Miscellaneous ROLLER SKATING CLAS­ SES at Hastings Roll-A-Rama, 13 and under, 12:30-2p.m. S3 includes skates. Stay over SI. Jan. 12,19,26, Feb. 2,9,16,23. Parcnls/adults skates free. 616-948-2814._____________ SEARS 1 h.p. deep well jet pump, 2 yrs. S150. After 5p.m. 945-4559. CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW Business Services FACSIMILE SERVICE: Send or receive your Fax Transmis­ sions. For more information call: Midwest Communications 616-948-9633. Ask for Sue or Rosie.____________________ day, March 13, and Thursday, March 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The board will meet in the City Assessor's Office, City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings. Michigan for the purpose of reviewing, correc­ ting and equalizing the 1991 Assessment Roll. Taxpayer wishing to appeal the value assigned their property may appeal to the Board of Review in person or by letter. Tax­ payers wishing to appear in person, please telephone 945-2468, Ext. 15 for an appointment. Tentative factors for real property assessments in the City of Hastings will be as follows: RATIO: 50.0C INDUSTRIAL.................................................... 50.00 RESIDENTIAL.................................................. 50.00 DEVELOPMENTAL....................................... 50.00 PERSONAL........................................................... 50.00 COMMERCIAL.................................................. FACTOR 1.00 1.00 1 00 1.00 1.00 SHARON VICKERY, Hastings City Clerk Shaker Items » Dried Flowers Present This Ad ESZ, one actnsskxi with each ad SHOWTIMES: February 15, 5 pm.-9 p.m. Safljrday, February 16, Santa^Claus 9am.-5pm 1987 FORD ECONOLINE van with high top, 305 cc, 6 cylinder engine, auto, trans., easily convcrtablc to camper. Call 945-9457._________________ 1989 HONDA CIVIC DX Aircondit., cruise, AM/FM cassette - S8000.00. 945-2737. CHEAP! FBI/US SEIZED 84 VW, S50.87 Mercedes, S200.85 Mercedes, S100. 65 Mustang, S50. Choose from thousands starting at S25. FREE 24 hour recording reveals details 801-379-2929. Ext MJ446C. National Ads . Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review of the City of Hastings, will meet on Tuesday, March 12, Wednes­ Friday, DALMATIONS, AKC, CHAMP LINES 1st shots and wormed. .Nice healthy pups. 945-2918. MANAGER POSITION AVAILABLE at our Hastings area video rental store, full time, must be well motivated and work well with others, retail experience a plus, starting wage PIANO TUNING, repairing, S5.50 per hour. Call June or Jeff rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix for an interview the week of Plano Service. Steven Jewell, February 15, from 8am to 1pm at registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 427-8100. __________ MANAGER POSITION TIDY HOME CLEANING AVAILABLE at our Hastings SERVICE. Residential, busi­ area video rental store, full time, ness, and window washing. must be well motivated and Regular or occasional service. work well with others, data All workers bonded. 945-9448 entry, general office, retail and WOLFF TANNING BEDS. managerial,, experience helpful New Commcrical, home units, but not necessary. Starting wage from S199. Lamps, lotions, S7.00 per hour. Call June or Jeff accessories. Monthly payments for an interview the week of low as S18. Call today FREE February 15, from 8am to 1pm at NEW Color Catalog. 427-8100.________________ 1-800-228-6292. NOW HIRING 11 FULL Lost & Found TIME positions available immediately. Company trained, FOUND: MALE SCHNAUZprofit sharing and benefits. Call ER Call 945-2946. for interview 968-1166 between 9 and 5. For Sale Automotive For Rent EFFICENCY LN HASTINGS Separate kitchen, dinette and bath area, some storage, S225 a month plus deposit and utilities. For applications call 1-792-2384, if no response leave a message.______ Pets HOSPITAL JOBS: start S6.80/hr, your area. No experi­ ence necessary. For information call 1-900-226-9399 ext. 1885, 6am-8pm 7 days. S 12.95 phone fee._________________ SUPPLEMENT OR SURPASS your present income typing at home. Set your hours. Call recorded message for infor­ mation. (517) 354-5174 ext. 17. Community Notices GUN & KNIFE SHOW spon­ sored by Grand Valley Cap-NBallcrs February 17, 9 to 4. Modern and antique guns and accouterments. Located at the new Barry Expo Complex on M-37,3 miles North of Hastings. Kitchen will be open. For more information and table reserva­ tions, contact Pat Stone, 616-531-4405. » Police Beat • That the original petition is in violation of the state drain code because it lacks the re­ quired signatures of freeholders. • That the project is only beneficial to two sections of Sunfield Township and detrimen­ tal to all free holders in sections eight, seven and 18. At the request of Woodland Township Supervisor Doug MacKenzie. who said no one in his jurisdiction favors the project, the Barry County Board of Commissioners authorized Prosecutor Dale Crowley to file legal papers in an attempt to stop the plans. Crowley said Wednesday he expects the drain board will file a response to his Feb. 7 action for declaratory and injunctive relief, since a special drain board meeting was held Tuesday. Benjamin did not return calls to his office regarding the purpose of the meeting, though Shaffer confirmed that Lansing attorney Geoffrey Seidlein of Hubbard, Fox, Thomas, White and Bergston has been hired to file re­ sponses to the appeals in both Barry and Eaton counties. "Everything is on hold until this is set­ tled," said Shaffer. Many of the claims made by the Meyers’ were paralied by Crowley in his suit, which included additional allegations, including: • Neither the petition nor any evidence pre­ sented to the drain board supported the finding of fact that the work proposed by the petition or the work proposed by the engineers is nec­ essary for the public health, as apparently claimed by the drain board. • The vast majority if not all of Barry County residents oppose the proposed drain project • Barry County residents would receive lit­ tle or no benefit from the proposed project. • The proposed project would be detrimental to the public health and welfare of Barry County residents by increasing flooding of Woodland Township, south of Barnum Road, Castleton Township and Hastings Township. • The project would also have adverse af­ fects on Barry County Roads. • The minutes of the drain board meeting of May 11, 1988, further reflects that the Sunfield Township Supervisor (Jack Smith) requested a petition "for action by his Board in order to get the project under way." • It appears the petition was actually pre­ pared by defendant Benjamin prior to June 14, 1988. • The petition has no factual support for the allegation of "public health necessity." • The petition requests all possible im­ provements to the drain for public health rea­ sons without factual allegations supporting the claim. • The petition amounts to a constructive fraud attempting to avoid the restrictions of the law and the 50 percent freeholder petition requirement Crowley asks that the court rule for declara­ tory relief; that the drain petition is a con­ structive fraud; that the petition is void; the drain board is without jurisdiction to proceed further on the petition; and that the project is not necessary. He also asks that an injunction be issued to stop the drain board from letting contracts, spending money or levying a tax assessment in support of the petition and to grant just and equitable relief. Motorist held for drunk driving, mishap CARLTON TWP. - A motorist who ran over a road sign and fled from the scene was arrested last week for drunken driving. Michigan State Police said Dean A. Mesecar, 45, has five convictions for offenses in­ volving drinking and driving since 1977. Mesecar, of 1975 N. Broadway, Hastings, was taken into custody after witnesses flagged down a passing State police car moments after the 5:15 p.m. accident on Feb. 2. Police said Mesecar was driving south on North Broadway near Carlton Center Road when he ran over a stop sign at the intersection. When he drove away afterward, witnesses reported the accident. State Police and Barry County Sheriff's deputies later found Mesecar sitting in the red 1980 Volkswagen at Doug's Party Store on Barber Road and arrested him. Mesecar, who had slid over to the passenger's side of the car, told police he had not been driving the vehicle. Police said Mesecar attempted to resist officers and knocked him­ self to the ground, causing a nosebleed. Mesecar refused to take a blood test. A search warrant was issued by the Barry County Prosecutor’s office, and a sample was taken at Pennock Hospital. Mesecar was charged with third-offense drunken driving, a felony punishable by at least one year in jail and up to five years in prison. Suspect charged with fraud in car theft MIDDLEVILLE - A 26-year-oId man who reported a snowmobile stolen in December has been charged with attempting to defraud his insurance company. Barry County Sheriffs deputies allege John A. Eash Jr., of 9200 Adams Road, his a snowmobile at a friend’s house and then reported it as stolen. A warrant was issued Friday charging Eash with committing false pretenses over SI00. The charge is a felony punishable by up to five years in prison. Deputies said Eash reported in December that the 1987 Yamaha snowmobile, valued at S4.500 along with a $500 trailer were stolen from his driveway while he was out of town. Eash told deputies he had bought the vehicle recently, but did not have it registered in his name. He added he did not recall the license number on the trailer but said it was ex­ pired. Deputies investigating the case found inconsistencies in the report and confronted Eash with the facts. Deputies said Eash then admitted he had asked a friend to keep the vehicle for a while. . The friend told deputies he agreed to keep the snowmobile but did not know Eash would report it as stolen. Driver arrested for alcohol-related offense HASTINGS - A Grand Rapids motorist was arrested for a third drinking and driving of­ fense Saturday by Hastings Police. Brian S. Hall, 32, was stopped by police at State Street near Jefferson Street shortly be­ fore 8 p.m. when he failed to dim his bright lights for officers. Hall denied he had been drinking, then admitted to having one to two beers. He regis­ tered 0.11 percent on a preliminary breathalyzer test and was taken into custody. At the Barry County Jail, he registered 0.12 percent on a chemical breath test and was lodged. Hastings Police said Hall was wanted in Grand Rapids for failing to appear in court on an earlier charge of driving with a restricted license. Police said Hall has previous drunken driving convictions in 1984 and 1987. Teens captured in campground burglary YANKEE SPRINGS - Two teenage boys have confessed to burglarizing a building at Camp Englewood last week. The boys, ages 15 and 16, were identified by a witness who saw one of them carrying a garbage bag from the camp. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said the burglary took place Feb. 6 but was not reported for two days. Burglars stole 110 packs of cigarettes, matches, aspirin and $43 worth of returnable soda pop bonles. The boys, both local residents, told deputies they had turned hi the bot­ tles, but the rest of the good were returned. The matter was turned over to Barry County Juvenile Court. Speeding motorist held for drunk driving HASTINGS - A Battle Creek driver stopped Sunday for speeding was arrested for drunken driving by police. Mark A. Kinney, 23, was taken into custody after Hastings Police stopped his 1979 Lincoln Continental near Green and Boltwood Streets. Hastings Police said Kinney was driving approximately 70 mph in a 40 mph zone on Hanover Street near Shriner. Kinney refused to take a preliminary breathalyzer test at the scene pr a chemical breath test at the Barry County Jail. He was lodged on a charge of second-offense drunken driving. Police said he had in ear­ lier conviction for drunken driving in 1988. Kinney also received citations for possession of open intoxicants and refusing to take a breathalyzer test. Police also held him on an outstanding arrest warrant in Springfield for failure to appear in court on another matter. Suspect caught in Arizona for burglary J-Ad Graphics News Service HASTINGS - A suspect in an 18-nionthold Johnstown Township burglary has been arrested in Tucson, Arizona. Michigan State Police plan to return former Dowling resident Mary Ann Geller, 45, to Michigan to face charges in connec­ tion with the Juiy 1989 break-in in the 3200 block of Strickland Road. Geller waived extradition this week and will be returned to Hastings by Monday. Nearly S3,000 worth of household goods, including jewelry, a TV, a VCR, a Nintendo game, a cellular phone and a 35mm camera were taken in the early evening burglary. Geller was one of three suspects arrested shortly after the break-in was reported. She was arraigned in Hastings District Court and charges of breaking and entering and receiv­ ing stolen property and was released on a S2,500 personal recognizance bond. But Geller never appeared for her prelimi­ nary exam in court in August 1989 and a bench warrant was issued for her arrest A former neighbor told police Geller sold her house on Bristol Road and moved to Arizona. State Police said she was arrested, while living under the name Mary Ann Miller, last month in Tucson on the Barry County bur­ glary charge. A 20-year-old Barry County man turned himself in to authorities the day after the burglary. In October, Lurne E. Osborn was sentenced to serve six months in jail for his role in the offense. The third suspecr in the case also has eluded police custrdy. ONLY ONE IS THE ‘ORIGINAL!" » Driver hurt in crash with tree HASTINGS - A motorist was injured Saturday in a collision with a tree along Star School Road southeast of town. James R. Kaufmann, 22, refused medical treatment after the 8:30 a.m. accident on the southwest side of State Road. Hastings Police said Kaufmann was driving north on Star School Road when he left the west side of the roadway and struck a tree. Kaufmann told police the brakes on the vehicle failed, but police said the brakes ap­ peared to be in good working order. The driver received a citation for careless driving. Garage burglarized twice last week CASTLETON TWP. - A garage on Barger Road was reported burglarized twice last week within two days. Authorities have a suspect in the burglaries that took place Feb. 3 and 5. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said a burglar on Feb. 3 stole 10 gallons of gas from a tractor parked in the garage in the 1500 block of Barger Road. Two days later, a burglar removed two 5-gallon gas cans from the garage. Deputies said the garage had been locked and the door had been forced in during each burglaty. (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service). Fire destroys Gun Lake home J-Ad Graphics News Service A house totally involved in flames greeted the Thornapple Township Emergency Services (TTES) when they responded to a Teddy Bears V Blacksmiths Country Peddler Show KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN 2-10yrs$150 Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds Exit 80, North off 1-94 to Business Loop, > Exit to Lake Street, right blow fangrounds signs. Heated Building. For Local InformaboG: Kalamazoo County Convention & Visitors Bureau (616) 381 -4003 Decoys O Carvers Cheo*«4tnd 18T & 19m Gentry Herlocms of he Ftare Salt Glaze Pottery U Quilts FrrM*-'tarrwer_ Mraras he Country Peddler Show a- Copper qp Stenciling y Lamps 2:34 a.m. fire alarm Tuesday. The Lyle Gillespie home at 3424 Elmwood Beach at Gun Lake was a total loss from a fire of undetermined origin, said TTES administrator Robert Kenyon. "We lost one," Kenyon said. "When the neighbor called it in, it was already totally involved." No dollar amount of loss or cause was known, Kenyon said. He and a fire marshal from the Michigan State Police Post at Paw Paw were investigating Wednesday morning. No one was in the home at the time of the fire. Kenyon said he believed that the Gillespies were in Florida. The TTES was on the scene from around 2:30 to 7:15 a.m., and were assisted by the Hastings and Orangeville Fire Departments. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-02-21.pdf 3f2df4fb53899cafdef433ccf6b2f46a PDF Text Text Budget series set by 1 st Friday Area wrestlers eye state titles Hastings woman 107 years young See Story, Page 2 See Story, Page 13 See Story, Page 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ____ Hastings Banner News Briefs Millages in Delton approved Support groups set for Desert Storm Support groups for families of military personnel serving in Operation Desert Storm are meeting weekly in three area communities: — From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross, 116 East State St. For more information, call the office at 945-3122 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. — From 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at the Lake Odessa VFW. 501 West Topper Lake Road. For more information, call Carrie Cross. 374-7641. — From 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at the Middleville VFW. For more informa­ tion. call 795-7235. ‘Support Troops’ rallies planned “Support Our Troops" rallies are scheduled this weekend in Delton and Richland to dedicate signs by the Gull Lake Area Rotary Club. The signs will be placed in both com­ munities to honor local service personnel serving in the Persian Gulf war with Inq. The rally will start in Delton at 3 p.m. Saturday at the soccer field on the east side of M-43, across from the elemen­ tary school building. Dr. Brent Branham, pastor of the Cedar Creek Bible Church, will speak briefly. Branham, has a son, Jared, who is stationed in the Middle East. Also speaking will be Janies Alden, president-elect of the Gull Lake Area Rotary Club, who will present a brief history of the club’s “Support Our Troops” campaign. The rally in Richland will start at noon Saturday at the comer of M-43 and M-89. The Delton VFW Post No. 422 will provide an honor guard at both ceremonies. To submit a name of a local ser­ viceman or servicewoman on the sign in Delton, call Bob Williams at 623-5461 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today or Friday. ‘Annie’ slated to start tonight The Hastings High School vocal music department will present "Annie” tonight, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Central School Auditorium. Sarah Mepham will be in the lead role as the orphan girl. Other soloists will in­ clude Jenny Bender, Paul Buchanan, Kamell deGoa, Rachel Haas, Eric Gahan and Tony Williams. Director is Patti LaJoye, assisted by Mary Martha Melendy. Joseph LaJoye will conduct the pit orchestra. Tickets are $3 for senior citizens and students and $4 for adults. They may be purchased from any member of the choir or at the door. Walk for Warmth generates $6,000 The sixth annual “Walk for Warmth" raised about $6,000 to help area low in­ come families with heating bills this winter. The walk, sponsored by the Com­ munity Action Agency of Southcentral Michigan, took in almost $2,000 more than last year’s appeal. Walkers received pledges for for their efforts. Elizabeth Palmer, 79, again was the oldest of the participants. Joining the fund-raiser were State Rep. Bob Bender, Barry County Commissioner Rae M. Hoare and Dorothy Clements, local director of the CAA. Additional News Briefs Appear on Page 15 > Don Macek of Federal Construction of Grand Rapids gives Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray a hand as she cuts the ribbon at the new Hanover Village Complex for offices. Details of the opening, which was held Wednesday morning, appear on Page 3 of today’s edition of the Banner. Prairieville recall vote is Feb. 26 by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Prairieville Township government could grind to a halt if three of its five township of­ ficials are recalled during the Feb. 26 special election. With only two board members left, the township would be unable to take any official action and would shut down until a third member could be appointed to form a quorum, according to Barry County Clerk Nancy Boersma. Township Supervisor Roy Reck, Clerk Janette Emig and Treasurer Darlene Vickery are the subjects of the recall campaign, which began in January of 1990 when the township board acted against the wishes of the Pine Lake firefighters when appointing department officials. In an advisory vote, the majority of firefighters selected then Assistant Fire Chief Ray Dunfield to serve as fire chief and Kevin Tobin as assistant. However, the board exer­ cised its legal right under department bylaws to go against the firefighters wishes. The board reappointed Fire Chief Ralph Earl, but did agree with the firefighters choice of naming Tobin as the assistant. A recall drive was then launched by firefighter Jim Cary, who is married to Dunfield’s step-daughter. The recall petitions stated that the board lowered department morale and jeapordized public safety by not appointing Dunfield tc the chiefs position or reappointing him as assistant. In an interview last week. Dunfield cited a list of complaints the firefighters have against the board. However, they decided the key issue for the recall would be the township of­ ficials’ disregard for naming Dunfield as chief, he said. “It was one we thought we could make stick. "This is just the tip of the iceberg,” Dun­ field said about not being reappointed. "We chose it because it was a reason that would hold up.” Although not an issue cited on the recall ballot, a controversial mandated sewer system for residents living around township lakes has muddied the waters. The Alternative Sewer Committee, which opposes the township’s mandated sewer, is also headed by Cary. The group sent a letter to township voters in January urging them to recall board members to stop the system. Paul Andrews, a member of the anti-recall group which formed earlier this year, said he opposes Cary’s tactics. “This recall thing didn't start until six mon­ ths after the reason stated on the petitions and ballot happened," said Andrews. “He waited until people started opposing the sewer to cir­ culate his petitions. They (the recall commit­ tee) came under false pretenses telling people the recall was a way to stop the sewer.” The special election ballot says nothing about the sewer issue, the reason for recall is stated: “Said person did jeapordizc public safety by demoting in January of 1990 from the posi­ tion of Assistant Fire Chief and Training Of­ ficer, to Fire Fighter, a trusted, experienced and capable officer of Prairieville Township Pine Lake Fire Department without just cause, against the wishes of the majority of said fire department and in violation of previous procedures, thereby lowering fire department morale." The justification of conduct in office states: "The authority to appoint or demote fire department officers is granted to the Township Board by state statute and the Pine Lake Fire Department By-Laws. Individual members of the Board do not have the power to demote as is alledged by the recall ballot language. In January 1990 all fire department executive board positions were open. The Township Board filled the vacancies after reviewing the applications of those who met the standards outlined in the Department By­ Laws. Both the incumbent and the assistant chief had applied for the position of chief. The Board re-appointed the incumbent.” The recall Question is stated as follows: See RECALL, page 13 by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Delton Kellogg School District budget for 1991-92 will be bolstered by approximately $384,000, thanks to the generosity of voters who approved two additional operating mills at Monday's special election. Voters also agreed to renew 25.43 mills, which had expired with the 1990 tax collection. "We’re just buoyed... really tickled voters saw fit to support it," Superintendent Dean McBeth said of the millage victory. "I think this is a real boost to the educational family of Delton Kellogg Schools," he said, particularly in the face of the economic downturn in the nation and state and the fact that many local residents are just beginning to be assessed for sewer projects. Monday's ballot had two one-year property tax proposals and voters approved the first by a margin of 361 votes. That proposition passed 954 to 593 and included the renewal, plus one extra mill. The other proposal, also calling for one additional mill, garnered 821 "yes" votes with 725 opposed. McBeth credited the district's Election Steering Committee for its instrumental role in the successful outcome of the millage vote. "They (committee members) identified a need to get our customers, our parents out," McBeth said, noting the committee had put a considerable amount of time and effort into that task and had identified 1,200 potential "yes" voters. Only 402 of 2,270 parents who have children attending Delton schools turned out to vote in the last millage election. McBeth estimates that the number of parent voters doubled in this week's election. A total of 1,547 voters, including absentees, cast ballots. There are approximately 7,000 registered voters in the district School personnel and the Board of Education’s efforts to be 'positive and upbeat" about the election paid off, too, he said. With the millage increase, he said, the board will able to deal with curriculum components that had to be cut out of the budget in past years and make plans for current curriculum needs, as well as consider recommendations from school improvement teams in each building. Plans also call for hiring two more elementary teachers and provide for maintenance needs. It's premature to say exactly how the extra millage funds will be spent, said an elated Board President Glen Weevei. The seven See DELTON, Page 6 Area school chiefs talk needs, trends, issues by David T. Young Editor President Buah gave the State of the Union address, Governor Engler gave the State of the State message, and Tuesday night area superintendents presented the state of education in Barry County. School chiefs of four district;' in Barry County, t.n elementary principal and the su­ perintendent of the Barry Coutuy Intermediate School District talked about issues and chal­ lenges facing the schools at a forum spon­ sored by the local chapter of the American Association of University Women. It was a unique forum that attracted a sparse audience, but a collection of top school offi­ cials. "This is the first time there's been a gather­ ing like this, (involving) perhaps the most important institutions in the county," said Barry Intermediate School District Superintendent John Fehsenfeld. Hastings Superintendent Carl Schoessel talked about dealing with the changing face of the modern student. Ozzie Parks of Maple Valley spoke about schools effectively serv­ ing all students. Steve Garrett of Thomapple Kellogg talked about the need to equip high school graduates with better skills and Tom Makela of Lakewood presented challenges as­ sociated with finances. Marilyn Baker, principal at Delton Elementary, pinch hit for Superintendent Dean McBeth and talked about the school im­ provement process and Fehsenfeld presented the need for strategic planning. Schoessel pointed out that schools are dif­ ferent today than when he and members of the audience attended. He said today's students are being educated despite added problems such as teen suicide, drugs and alcohol, child abuse, teen pregnancy, the breakdown of families, sexua’ly transmitted diseases and violence. Of today's families, Schoessel said, "Only 25 percent are the traditional 'Ozzie and Harriet' households (with working father and mother at home)." He said only 59 percent of students go through their educational experience with both parents. That means that perhaps half of today's young people are "educationally disad­ vantaged" as a result of the deteriorating fam­ ily structure. Added to the problems are increasing inci­ dences of poverty and homelessness. Schoessel said there were two students in Barry County reported recently to be living in the back of a car because the mother no longer wanted them and moved out of state and the father and stepfather didn't want them, either. And there are some kids who bring their problems from home to school. Some, about 350,000 American babies born addicted to crack cocaine, haven't even arrived yet And there are too many abused at home and plagued by drug and alcohol abuse. "There is no question that television plays a role," Schoessel said, noting that children are exposed to alcohol promotions and acts of violence and sex. He said that children between the ages of 2 and 5 see an average of 27 hours of TV a week. "Fifty percent of adult intelligence is formed by age 5," he warned. He added that too many programs show school Authority figures as "nerds'and "wimps." “That’s what our children are seeing of schools on TV," he said. Parks, who took over the reins at Maple Valley only last month, said he believes that for the most part, the schools are meeting the needs of the college prep students and special education children. It is the group in between, called the "at risk" students that is suffering. Parks pointed out that around 1910 only 10 percent of the U.S. population graduated from high school. By mid-century, the figure had risen to about 50 percent. Of course, the fig­ ure is much higher today. "I could say we've come a long way, and we have," he said. But it is the 20 to 40 percent of the student population that many years ago dropped out and took jobs in manufacturing that now is in trouble. "We had a lot of those jobs back then, but that’s changing," he said. "Industry and manu­ facturers don't want us to send them people to just push buttons, they want kids who can think and solve problems." So the problem is for the schools to deal with. "We can’t change the homes or the work See SCHOOL CHIEFS, Page 3 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 21, 1991 Judy Hughes appointed Senate Majority Counsel Bender to kick off First Friday series Bender, 54, is a graduate of Michigan State University with a bachelor’s degree in agriculture education. He started his political career by serving on the Barry County Pinning Commission, where he was chairman for two years. He was first elected to public office in 1976 as a member of the Barry County Board of Com­ missioners. He became chairman of that group in 1979. Bender also served as County Board vice chairman, chairman of the County Planning and Development Committee and of the County Board Personnel Committee. He also had a hand in forming the Joint City-County Airport Commission and was its first secretary-treasurer. He was first elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 1982 and has been re­ elected in 1984, 1986, 1988 and 1990. He now serves on the House Appropriations Committee and subcommittees that include agriculture, corrections, miliary and veterans affairs and public health. Bender entered the Navy in 1959, com­ pleted flight school and spent five years on ac­ tive duty as a pilot. He continued flying until 1981 and was commanding officer of the 450-member Navy Aviation Squadron at Selfridge Air Base near Detroit. He was affiliated with the Navy for 3116 years and is now retired. Bender and his wife, Carol, have three children. They are members of the Mid­ dleville United Methodist Church, where he served as a youth counselor, administrative board chairman and finance chairman. The 88th District he represents is made up State Rep. Bob Bender will kick off a threepart "First Friday Lunch and Learn" series on the state budget crisis with a presentation March 1 at Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. Bender, a Republican from Middleville, who represents all of Barry County except Thornapple and Yankee Springs townships in the State Legislature, will focus on the budget deficit, proposed cuts and alternatives. The second of the three-part series will be led Friday, April 5, by State Rep. David Hollister of Lansing, who will present the Democrats’ view of the state budget crisis. The third part will feature Rep. Lynn Jondahl of Okemos, who will talk about taxation and how it relates to the budget and to education. Jondahl was the first "Lunch and Learn" program speaker in 1989, when he talked about education finance reform, even before Proposals A and B were put before voters in a statewide referendum. Hollister spoke in Hastings last year about "Right to Die" legislation, which has been approved in Lansing since. Bender's presentation March 1 will deal with several questions: — How severe is the deficit? — How did it get so big so fast? — What are the proposed cuts? — Are there other alternatives? — How about the property tax cut plans on the horizon, including Gov. John Engler's and Richard Headlee's? — How about next year’s budget? — What docs the short term economic future look like and what is its impact on the state budget? Bob Bender of all of Ionia County and all of Barry County except Thomapplc and Yankee Springs townships, which is represented by House Minority Leader Paul Hillegonds in the 54th District. Hillegonds was First Friday guest speaker in January. The First Friday Lunch and Learn series is sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Party. Sessions will begin at noon the first Friday of every month. Those attending may bring their own lunches. The Democrats will furnish coffee and tea. Send...The BANNER to afriend. It makes an ideal gift! Call Us at 948-8051 Get in on the good times with our IZONS designed especially for active people like you! *$2,500 minimum balance required in checking account of your choice. 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So come Join the club! We're looking forward to welcoming you as a member. • Discount on eyewear with a SPECS card at Sears and Montgomery Ward. Judy Hughes She officially joined the Senate Majority Counsel's office Feb. 1, replacing Lucille Taylor, who is now legal counsel to Gov. John Engler. Hughes earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan in 1971 and re­ ceived a law degree from Wayne State University in 1976. She served in the Kalamazoo County Prosecutor’s office for three and a half years before she came to Barry County as chief assistant prosecutor. She was appointed prosecutor in 1980, was elected to the post the same year and was re­ elected in 1984. Hughes and her husband, Ned, continue live in Hastings with their two children. She said she plans to commute to Lansing. Hastings Township contracts library service with Freeport J-Ad Graphics News Service Residents of Hastings Charter Township once again will have free library cards that can be used at any library in the Lakeland Library Cooperative. Township Supervisor Dick Thomas and Treasurer Diana Phillips signed a contract with the Freeport District Library last Thurs­ day during the Library Board’s regular mon­ thly meeting. Under the contract, the library will receive a 51,000 per year contribution from the township, plus penal fines. Thomas was authorized at a Township Board meeting earlier this month to sign a contract with a member of the Lakeland Cooperative for up to a $1,000 contribution per year, plus penal fines. The board will give its final approval for payment of the voucher at its next regular meeting in March, accoxling to Thomas. “We just want to get service to the township people," said Thomas. “1 hope it works out for people wbjo like to read." The township until this year had a contract with the Hastings Public Library that allowed citizens use of free libra-y cards. However, last fall the Hastings Library Board of Directors asked the township to in­ crease its annual contribution from SI,000 plus penal fines to one-third of the township’s existing one mill levy, or 57,865.50 plus fines. When the township made a counter of­ fer of $1,250. the library board decided not to renew the library’s contract. Cards from the Freeport library will allow township residents also to check out books from the Hastings Library. which is a member of the Lakeland Cooperative. Kevin Tobin named acting chief for Pine Lake Dept. if you're age 50 or more, you've already fulfilled the most important requirement tor HORIZONS CLUB membership. The only other one is that you bank with us and maintain a $5,000 balance In a combination of checking* and savings or certificate of deposit. That'q. all there Is to it! And look at the benefits you’ll enjoy: • Special Club travel tours and outings at attractive group rates. Each one escorted and tailored espe­ cially to your needs and preferences. Former Barry County Prosecutor Judy Hughes has been appointed Michigan Senate Majority Counsel. Hughes, who lives in Hastings, was ap­ pointed to the post earlier this month by Senate Majority Leader Richard Posthumus, a Republican from Alto. In her new job, she will provide legal ad­ vice to the Secretary of the Senate, the Senate Majority Leader, the Senate Majority Caucus and Senate committees on govern­ ment operations, judiciary and family law, criminal law and corrections. Tm very pleased to be over here,” she said. "This is something that will have broad im­ pact since my office is counsel to senators, committees and the Majority Leader." She said the functions of her position are very broad. Issues involving policies and sep­ aration of powers often are involved. "A broad spectrum of issues come across my desk," she said. "Things change all the time here. It always will be interesting." Hughes served as Barry County Prosecutor from 1980 to 1988. She stepped down from that post in 1988 to campaign for a seat on the Third District Court of Appeals, which covers 62 counties in Michigan. After qualifying in a primary runoff, she finished third in a four-way race in which the top two vote getters, Janet Neff and Richard Griffin, were elected. Hughes then joined the law firm of Cummings, McClorey, Davis and Acho in Battle Creek, headquartered in Livonia. Last year she was picked by the Michigan Republican Party to run for State Supreme Court, but was defeated in the November 1990 general election. Hughes has been a past chair of the Criminal Law Section of the State Bar, is a former member of the Michigan Criminal Justice Commission, the State of Michigan LEIN Policy Council and the 21st Century Commission on the Courts. J-Ad Graphics News Service The Prairieville Township Board has named Kevin Tobin acting chief for the Pine Lake Fire Department. Tobin fills the vacancy left by Ralph Earl, who resigned from the post effective Feb. 9. The resignation of Earl, who left to take a position as chief of the Northport Fire Depart­ ment in Leelanau County, also was officially accepted during the regular February meeting of the Township Board. Tobin will fill the position of fire chief until an as-yet unscheduled special meeting regar­ ding the Pine Lake Fire Department can be held. The assistant fire chiefs position will remain vacant until that time. With the pending recall election for the Prairieville Township supervisor, clerk and trea usurer and the possibility of township government being shut down for a couple of months, township officals arc looking for ways to keep the Pine Lake Fire Department running. Township Supervisor Roy Reck stressed that the Township Board recognizes the value of the services provided by the fire depart­ ment and wanted to squelch any rumors that the township was looking to shut down the department. Reck said that he has teen meeting with of­ ficials from BPH and other fire departments to explore possiblities such as making Pine Lake satelite station but in no way was considering a shut down. In other action the township board reap­ pointed fire department officers. Chip Vickery, first captain; Dan Herzog, second captain; Leroy Hope, first lieutenant; and Charles Ford, second lieutenant. • 20% discount on any size safe deposit box. • Free Money Orders. Horizons Club Director Hastings City Bank 150 West Court St Hastings, Ml 49058 OFFICES IN HASTINGS MIDDLEVILLE BELLEVUE NASHVILLE CALEDONIA Please send me information and an enrollment form ior your HORIZONS Club. NAME ADDRESS Cordially Invites You to Attend CITY STATE PHONE NUMBER OPEN HOUSE (fitv ® mtk at ... Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St., Hastings ESTABLISHED 1886 MEMBER FDIC •UPON APPROVAL FRIDAY, MARCH 1st 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Member FDIC �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 21, 1991 — Page 3 107 years young Today show helps Thornapple Manor resident celebrate by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor No one could ever convince Vertie McDonald that 13 is an unlucky number. "Thirteen has been kinda lucky for me. That's the day when I was born," she said with a chipper smile last week. And she ought to know, she's celebrated 107 birthdays. Six relatives and scores of patients at Thornapple Manor helped Vertie observe her 107th birthday Wednesday and Felpausch Food Center donated a large decorated cake. NBC-TVs Willard Scott saluted Vertie on the Today Show Thursday, showing her photograph and saying that she still enjoys ice cream and drinks coffee. She can remember buying coffee for 15­ cents a pound when she was a youngster. "She's been doing real good," said her nephew LeRoy Catt of Lake Odessa. Born in 1884 when Chester Arthur was president, Vertie is a pioneer of the Lake Odessa area, where her father relocated from Rochester, N.Y., after sailing from England in 1852. Her parents, George and Nancy Jane (Herron) Catt, had a farm on Ralph Road be­ fore the town of Lake Odessa was established. Her brother, Orvin Catt, also of Lake Odessa, lived to be 97 and her half-sister, Ida Catt, lived to the age of 90. Vertie and her late husband, Frank, farmed for more than 50 years. They never had any children, her relatives said. Relatives still like to tell the story about a wishbone that Vertie placed over the door of her home before she met Frank. "She said the first unmarried man that come through the door (underneath the wishbone) she'd marry and she did." Her secret to longevity? "She's always been easy going," a relative said. Vertie seems to take her 107 years in stride. "I never thought anything about it," she said of living a long life. Vertie used to make rounds in a horse and buggy to teach piano lessons at area homes. She has been a resident of Thornapple Manor for the past 3 1/2 years. Gathering there for her birthday were Hazel Richardson, a niece who lives in Portland; LeRoy and Elnora Catt, nephew and wife of Lake Odessa; and Grand Rapids residents Wave Bissell, a niece; Vickie Smit, Mrs. Bissell’s granddaughter; and Ray McDonald, a nephew. Getting ready to help cut her own birthday cake, spunky Vertie McDonald celebrated her 107th birthday on Feb. 13. Ribbon cutting held at new USDA offices Hastings Superintendent Carl Schoessel speaks at the podium at the AAUW forum on schools'critical needs, Listening at the table are fellow school officials (from left) Ozzie Parks of Mapl? Valley, Marilyn Baker of Delton, Steve Garrett of Thornapple Kellogg, Tom Makela of Lakewood and John Fehsenfeld of the Barry Intermediate School District. places, so the schools liave to do the chang­ ing," he said. "We have to find new ways to teach these kids." Parks said there are some programs that show promise. One, cooperative learning be­ tween the students, isn t new, it was done in the old rural schools mt ny years ago. He also recommendec! setting standards, ac­ countability and getting people in the com­ munity involved. He asked, "If they the at-risk students) don't have us, who do tiey have?" Baker, principal of Delton's one K-4 ele­ mentary school, is a member of that district’s school improvment team. She said the mis­ sion statement adopted by the team and al­ most all others in the state is the notion that all children can learn and are capable of achievement. Its success is based on "outcomes," or results. "We're working on a mission statement, a vision, the same as any corporation," she said. About the school improvement plan, she said, "Pd like to think it’s something we've been doing all along for the past years, but it's something that we have to put down on paper." Referring to problems presented earlier bp Schoessel and Parks, Baker said she primarily deals with elementary children and "We cer­ tainly don’t have the problems in great num­ bers like the junior or sinior high schools." Despite the problem;; and seemingly great challenges, Baker said she welcomes the op­ portunity to do something about them. She said her husband recently retired and has been pressuring her to follow suit "This is an exciting time," she said. "Im not ready to give it up." Steve Garrett talked about recent workshops he attended that gave him valuable information about the concept of productivity. "We must change the idea that all students must go to college," he said. "For they may spend four years study: ng for the possibility of unemployment." Noting that production jobs are declining and skills trades jobs are increasing, Garrett said that firms these days are hiring more and more people from foreign countries. "Our country and our state will do precious little about it. We'll have to do something about it," Garrett said. An example of a skilled trade, he said is a millwright with a high school diploma who repairs a robot at r. salary of about $65,000 a year. "How many of us here could do that job?" he asked. "Not one of us." Garrett said the nation is headed for a four­ tiered job structure that, includes about 20 to 25 percent professional and upper manage­ ment, 35 percent technical and skilled work­ ers, 25 percent service employees and about 15 percent unskilled laborers and part-time workers. That, he said, translates into 60 per­ cent "haves" and 40 percent "have-nots." "We can't afford to let the kids go through Barry County schools and become ’havenots,"’ Garrett said. The key is coping with continuous change. “We can’t afford to let the kids go through Barry County schools and become ‘have-nots’. TK Superintendent, Steve Garrett He said if Rip Van Winkle was to awaken today from a 20-year sleep, he would recog­ nize only the depot and the schools in Hastings. He added that he would hate to see the schools go the same route as the depot Saying the most useful skill he picked up in his education was typing, he said, "We've got to learn to teach what the computer can't do — creativity, empathy, inspiration, devel­ oping a personality. Schools tend to make good conformists, we need to develop think­ ing people." Makela, who is in his second year at the helm in Lakewood, outlined how the school state aid formula works, along with local funding efforts through millages. He said the system is creating four types of school districts — rich and poor in-formula and rich and poor out-of-formula. In-formula districts raise money through a combination of local millage effort and state aid. Out-of­ formula districts have enough local millage that they don't need state aid. The biggest problem, he said, is that the system has created a great disparity between districts on how much money is spent per pupil. Some districts are able to spend as much as $8,000 per student while others as little as $2,500. "I'm not saying dollars buy solutions," Makela said. "But dollars do help. "This disparity has got to be resolved sooner or later," he said. "I believe we'll have to see our corporate world get involved in education." But corporations have the ability to stop and re-tool. "We (the schools) don't have the ability to kick into neutral and let the world go by," Makela said. Garrett added that his district borders with Caledonia, which levies about six fewer mills, yet spends about $1,000 more per pupil titan does Thomapple Kellogg. The dif­ ference lies in the land values that create a stronger tax base. Fehsenfeld said strategic planning "seeks out where we're going and what's going to happen. We have a right to shape our future." He said that the changes that have taken place in the 20th century have been mind­ boggling. "As a kid I saw the milkman and the breadman, but the world has changed a lot from then," he said. "We're using a lot of in­ formation and technology. When I was a kid, it was chalk and slate and ink wells." When he was young, he said, most people were into farming, yet today only 3 to 4 per­ cent of the population today tills the soil. He predicted that soon perhaps only 3 to 4 per­ cent of the population will be" engaged in manufacturing. Fehsenfeld said Barry County's largest em­ ployer is the combination of its school dis­ tricts and they deal with more people than any firm. Trends point out that the U.S is losing productivity and its standard of living is de­ clining. Meanwhile, capitalism and commu­ nism are falling and there has been the emer­ gence of free-market socialism. "The most significant shift in the 1990s has been the emergence of women in leader­ ship," he said, pointing to Barry County and Hastings city government. "Increasingly, women are there. It didn't come about by chance." He said that in the old farming, hunting and manufacturing societies, women weren't as well equipped, "but they are for the information society." On the upside in trends, Fehsenfeld con­ tended that studies show book sales and col­ lections of art are increasing. "Our schools should look at these trends," he said. "We need to take this information to make the world a better place." He concluded, "We have gotten our priori­ ties messed up and we must use strategic planning to turn it around." J-Ad Graphics News Service Representatives from the state offices of the United States Department of Agriculture and other dignitaries were on hand in Hastings Wednesday morning for a ribbon cutting ceremony at the new office facilities for the Barry County USDA branch. USDA's new quarters are in'the Hanover Village Complex, located at 1611 S. Hanover St. (M-37). Truman Dollar, president of Alpha Proper­ ties, said the office complex is the first step of an 82-acre development currently under con­ sideration by the city Planning and Zoning Commission. Alpha is the Grand Rapidsbased development company that, in partner­ ship with an unidentified Hastings firm, has built the complex. The development, which will stretch from Hanover Street to Star School Road, during the next 10 years, is Elated to include 186 mobile^’home sites. 192 apartments, 30 duplexes and 36.0OO square feet of‘retail space, according to Dollar. “The city has been extremely cooperative,” said Dollar. The USDA moved from its previous loca­ tion at 535 W. Woodlawn, on the last two days of January. “We’ve outgrown our old office, especially through the programs we administer,” said Charles Krammin, the county executive direc­ tor of the Agricultural State Conservation Ser­ vice (ASCS). The USDA ’has four agencies that ad­ minister programs in Barry County. ASCS administers federal farm programs and payments. Soil Conservation Service (SCS) provides technical assistance on conservation and en­ vironmental matters, working in conjunction with the Barry Soil and Water Conservation District, which provides education and help regarding conservation ana the environment. Both the county and the district offices of Farmers Home Administration (FmHA) are located in the Hastings conplex. The county office makes loans to Barry County residents for housing and farming operations. The district office serves 10 coun­ ties, administering water grants, rental hous­ ing and complexes. Besides the USDA programs. Farm Credit Services, a stock held company that provides loans for farm real estate and operations, has also taken up residence in the new office building. The staffs from each of those agencies were on hand for the open houiie which followed die ribbon cutting ceremony “We want to show peopl: our new building and explain the services we provide,” said Krammin; The offices will be more efficient because of the increased space, he >aid. The new USDA offices tave 7,500 square feet of space, while the o!d ones had 5,000 square feet. USDA officials made the decision to move to the Hanover Street office after accepting bids. “We now have more square footage at a competitive lease rate," Krammin said. The USDA and Farm Credit Services will not be the only tenants of ’he Hanover Street office building. Barry County Farm Bureau and the Farm Bureau Insurance Agency soon will be mov­ ing to the complex and Dollar will have a small office there while he develops adjacent properties, Krammin said. There is also 1,300 sqiare feet of office space still available, said Dollar.' Give the gift of... LOCAL NEWS Give a subscription to The Hastings Banner Your Hometown Newspaper — Call 948-8051 Truman Dollar, president of Alpha Properties, speaks at the ribbon cut­ ting ceremony �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 21, 1991 lievviioiiil Hastings isfortunate to ‘Lunch and Learn ’ The First Friday Lunch and Learn Series continues to prove to be a solid asset to this community by offering critical information on timely issues. Up next is a three-part series on the state budget and taxation, with three State Legislators slated to do the talking and answering questions. State Rep. Bob Bender will speak March 1, State Rep. David Hollister will be the guest April 5 and State Rep. Lynn Jondahl will be the speaker May 3. The First Friday series is offering Barry County residents a chance to get a closer look at critical issues of the day. The series has provided a forum for lively discussion on matters that affect our lives for nearly two years. Though it is sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Party and held at the party’s headquarters, the Thomas Jefferson Hall, other voices have been given ample opportunity to speak out In recent programs, speakers have included Ted McKelvey, chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, a Republican; Paul Hillegonds, the Michigan House Minority Leader, another Republican; and Judy Peterson, Barry County Coordinator, who has no official political affiliation but works closely with a Republican majority. The next speaker, Bender, also is a Republican, though he will be followed by two Democrats. ' But even more important has been the serious discussion of key issues, such as school finance reform, "Right to Die" legislation, auto insurance rates, the gap between rich and poor, the crisis in child care, the county budget, the environment, criminal justice and domestic violence. Speakers already have included such well-known individuals as Hollister, Jondahl, State Rep. Mary Brown, toxic waste committee chair James Cleary and Congressman Howard Wolpe. The latest session was a controversial look at the Persian Gulf War, with the irrepressible Zolton Ferency. What is particularly interesting is that most of these speakers, both Democrats and Republicans, are glad to come and some are returning for second presentations. First Friday generally attracts only between 30 and 60 people for each session, but usually the people who come are local government and school officials, business people and an interesting collection of concerned citizens. The programs are free and they take up one lunch hour on one Friday each month. As the First Friday series approaches its second year, it should be hailed as an excellent opportunity for people to gain more information about what’s going on in their county, their state, their nation and even their world. Hastings is indeed fortunate to have it Few communities its size have the same kind of thought-provoking programs available. A portion of the title of the series is appropriate: "Lunch and Learn." I’ll take the USA, right or wrong To the Editor: This is in reply to Justine McLean’s letter to the editor Jan. 31: It takes a lot of guts to tell loyal Americans who stand behind their country, that they should volunteer for the military if they don’t have your beliefs. I don’t have any use for those sign carriers who tie up law enforcement who have more important things to do. It would solve a lot of problems if there was only a $1 fine for beating a flag burner. It’s amazing, the freedoms we have from the sacrifice of many people. Ms. McLean mentioned Nostradamus, astrologer and physician, also predicting the 1990s. I do remember what Democrats made out of Reagan’s use of same. If Democrats had their way, all we would have to drop on Iraq is their “brown paper, lunch sacks.” Eleanor Rcosevelt horrified? Wonder if she was‘horrified after what President Roosevelt gave away at Yalta in February 1945 and Truman gave away at Potsdam in July 1945? Truman fired maybe the greatest general the United States ever had. Douglas McArthur. If McArthur had been left alone, Korea could have been the last War we would have had. How many Americans have died in Russia, China, Vietnam'prison camps, never to be heard from again? Right back to World War II, gave Russia everything. How many wars. World War I, World War II, Korean or Vietnam, were started or entered into by a Republican president? The answer is none, all Democrats. I suppose if Dukakis was president, Justine would be on opposite sides of what she is pushing today. I wouldn’t be proud to be a Democrat under these circumstances. Think how much greater this country would be if the U.S. Air Force had bombed Hanoi when Jane Fonda was sitting on a North Viet­ nam anti-aircraft gun over there. Letters I’ll still take United States of America, right or wrong. I did volunteer. I haven’t heard anything yet. By her words, Ms. McLean does not appreciate this great country. Take another look, there must be something. The U.S. government can. cut a lot out of the budget by cutting half of the employees in the Farm and Conservation District offices. Cutting just half of the cars would help. To bring in more taxes, let’s assess all the farms divided up by realtors at the prices they want, not let them buy and divide and pay on the old rate as a farm. Boy, oh boy! They call themselves the fanner’s friend! Donald W. Johnson Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: •Make your letter brief and to the point. •Letters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must include their signature, address and phone number. The writers name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 Police work cuts must be opposed To the Editor.- Support officials against the recall To the Editor: Feb. 26 is only a short time away. For the residents of Prairieville Township in Barry County, this is an important day, as there will be a special election, a recall election. We have been residents for 25 years and have served the township in some capacity for 20 of those years. We have seen township of­ ficials come and go. We feel that the people we have in charge of the township now arc the best we have ever had. It is true that we can not agree with every decision that is handed down from those in charge. However, recall is not the answer. If you don’t like what is happening now, just im- fastings Banner; Devoted to the Interests of Barry County since 1856 published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 490580602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President Stephen Jacobs Treasurer agine what it would be like with people that don’t know what they are doing. If our present people are recalled, they can­ not by law, return to their offices, so there would be no orientation. In short, this township would be in turmoil. We urge all residents, even those of you that signed the recall petitions to make sure you have all the facts. We are sure when you do, you will support the present officials. Vote NO Feb. 26! Bill and Maggie Aukerman I am sure that most people are aware that Gov. John Engler is aiming to cut back government spending. One of his goals is to eliminate the deficit left by the previous office. I am not complaining about his efforts, but I would like you to know how this is effecting some areas of government. Currently, Barry County has the luxury of a quality road patrol with two deputies funded by the state. Barry County also has a State Police post with 11 troopers. We are facing the possibility of losing not only the entire State Police post but the funding that goes to the Sheriffs Department for the additional Public Opinion' road patrol. Can Barry County afford to lose 13 law en­ forcement officers? Can Barry County afford to lose the support personnel that would go with them, the dispatchers, desk sergeant, detective and command? I do not think we could afford these losses, which could come as soon as Oct. I. At present, the State Police budget is in such a mess that the troopers are only allowed to patrol 60 miles per unit per shift. That amounts to approximately six miles per hour, or about two calls per shift. Once the mileage is used up, they go no further unless it is an emergency. It virtually eliminates any traffic patrol in Barry County. We need to contact our local representatives to stop this political bailgame that is being played with the taxpayers’ welfare. Police work is not the only cut to vital of­ fices in this community, but is obviously one of the most noticeable in the eye of the public. Let’s write our local representstives and let them know we are dissatisfied with the real down to earth losses we are facing. Write to: Jack Welborn, P.O. Bor. 30036, State Capital, Lansing, Mich., 48909, or Robert Bender, P.O. Box 30014, State Capital, Lansing. Mich., 48909. Michael A. Haskamp Hastings Should the U.S. compromise with Iraq or fight to victory? For the first time last Friday, Iraq offered to pull out of Kuwait and end the Persian Gulf War. But Saddam Hussein demanded several concessions, such as insisting that Israel leave the occupied territories. Should the United States compromise with Iraq to end the war quickly, or should we fight on for a total victory, though it may cost more American lives? John Jacobs Vice President Frederic Jacobs Secretary Newsroom David T. Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Todd Tubergen (Sports Editor) Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Sue Hinckley Sandra Ponsetto Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m. • 5:30p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. ■ noon. Larry Seymour (Sales Manager) Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Phyllis Bowers Subscription Rates: $13 per year in Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) Mark Mullenix Hastings Ted Harkema Middleville “I think we should do it ‘‘I think we’ve gone too our way. I don’t think we far to give concessions.” should go for a compromise.” T.J. Slagstad Hastings Elaine Watkins Hastings “I think we should kick their butt.” “I think we should stick “I think we started it, to our guns. We should go we should finish it.” into Kuwait, get them out and get our troops back home.” Lewis Kuempel Hastings Dave Clark Hastings ‘‘I think we’ve got to go for the total victory. I think Hussein is too far out of control.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 21, 1991 — Page 5 Pennock Hospital Birth Announcements GIRL, Chelsey Lynn, born Jan. 30 to Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Dow, Mulliken, weighing 7 lbs., 11 ozs.. 21 in. long, time: 8:23 a.m. Recall would not create massive turmoil To the Editor: There seems to be some misunderstanding regarding the recall election of the Prairieville Township officials. An allegation has been made that changing three officials of the Township Board at the same time would cause massive turmoil. A conclusion has been drawn from the October issue of the Hastings Banner that none of the recalled officials had planned on running again for office in 1992. The normal transfer of elected officials takes place in January at the beginning of tax season and prior to the annual Board of Review. The recall would create essentially the same situation. However, the recall election takes place Feb. 26, which is two months into tax season and just before the Board of Review has met. The vacated positions would then be re­ elected in April after the lax season has con­ cluded, thereby giving the newly-elected of­ ficials eight months to prepare for the busiest time of the year, the 1992 tax season. The newly elected officials would be inex­ perienced, however, the board has access to the Michigan Township Association, which by design is there to give guidance and direc­ tion, as well as answer any questions a current Township Board member may have. The cost of a special election has been speculated at anywhere from $10,000 to $30,000. According to the County Clerk's of­ fice in Hastings, the actual cost would be ap­ proximately SI.500 per election, or about $3,000 total for a paper ballot election. The three individuals we have received commitments from to run for the vacated of­ fices, have committed to returning S5,850.00 of their salaries back to the general fund as well as eliminating the current pension plans, which in itself would return over $4,200 back to the township’s general fund. This would completely defray the costs of the special elec­ tions, as well as increase the general fund by approximately $7,110 for the 1991 budget. These actions could possibly lead to the elimination of the 1 percent tax collection fee we are currently assessed. The annual budget should be established in March. However, with the absence of an elected Township Board to establish an annual budget, the acting officials have the option of re-adopting last year’s budget. The newlyelected officials would still maintain the op­ tion of amending the budget as needed. This has been done in the past. Accurate information is important in mak­ ing a decision concerning your vote. This is why we have strived to answer some of these important questions. Vote "yes” on Feb. 26 Jim Cary, Chairman Citizens supporting the recall Delton Farmer feels kinship to road plight To the Editor: I wish to give a big thanks to the Barry County Road Commission Employees' Association for their willingness to sacrifice so our roads will be safe to travel at all times, especially Monday mornings for the school buses. I was and am among the critics of the Road Commission’s decision not to plow on weekends. I was among the ones who did vote for the special tax because of my concern for safety, even though I do not feel that properly tax is a fair or logical way to finance road maintenance. I have a 214-acre farm, my taxes come to just under $4,000 a year. A neighbor has a two-acre lot and house and pays just under $700 a year. I, a 71-year-old farmer feel a deep kinship with the Road Commission and the money problems. We farmers have been experienc­ ing a steady raise in taxes, insurance, fuel, seed and all other input costs, while for the iast 25 years the prices we received for our grain, milk, etc. have hung just about the same. Many have gone under, not because they didn’t work hard or take care of their crops, but because economics made it im­ possible to cany on. Thanks to you people who are on the job, we have found a way to work around our im­ mediate problems. Now we have to find a way to finance on a more permanent basis. It is my opinion that a much more fair way is through a road fuel tax. Do not think this is a fanner’s cop-out. Remember that everything a farmer uses on the farm is trucked in, and what is sold is trucked out. I also understand that there are funds held by the federal government and possibly the state that are supposed to be used for roads, but they have not been dispersed. Let’s get our congressmen to get this taken care of, if true. Theron Hecht Carlton Twp. Rural road millage the best method To the Editor: I truly appreciate the rank and file Road Commission employees’ willingness to work weekends in exchange for compensatory time. However, I shall vote for a county road maintenance millage at the next opportunty, like I did the last time, and the time before. I believe an old Libertarian principle ap­ plies here, and that is: "There is no such thing as a free lunch." State legislators are not go­ ing to help, the prime habitat of the profes­ sional political brown-noser is urban, and the state highways connecting urban areas. Rural areas are long on miles but short on votes, and politicians feel they can safely ignore them. The only way those of us who live in rural areas can assure ourselves of proper road maintenance is to pay for it, or to clear the roads ourselves. I know a number of people who do their own snow removal, but it is more convenient for me to pay professional road maintenance people to do the job and maintain the equipment. My car is capable of an alleged 38 miles per gallon. This is a lot of road to be covered by the tax on that gallon, and most of the tax will be used to clear state highways for Represen­ tative Ratfink. If I want the roads I use to be maintained, a rural road maintenance millage is, I believe, the best method. Sincerely Frederick G. Schantz Hastings gas consumers ‘suckers’ To the Editor: When arc the citizens of Hastings going to stop letting the gas station owners here play us for a bunch of suckers? My son-in-law who lives in Kalamazoo can buy gas there for $1.07.9 and the cheapest here is $1.13.9. Even Nashville and Mid­ dleville is at least one cent less than here. Maybe it’s time to buy our gas somewhere else for awhile. They might start treating us as valued customers, instead of suckers. Harold Mathews Hastings Booklet helps taxpayers with assessment appeals A booklet has been published to help Michigan taxpayers appeal their proprty assessments. The 1991 edition of "How to Review and Appeal Your Property Tax Assessment," published by the Michigan Consumers Council, provides information about the appeals procedure. The brochure also explains how individual tax evaluations are computed and how prop­ erty owners can determine if their appraisals have been done correctly. The booklet advises that cne of the first places to look for accuracy is at the assessor’s office. Common errors include listing a fin­ ished basement, a fireplace or a swimming pool that does not exist. If errors are found, the assessor may be able to adjust the appraisal, but if a formal protest is necessary, the booklet outlines how to pro­ ceed and document a case. Anyone interested in obtaining a copy may contact the Michigan Consumers Council, 106 West Allegan St., 414 Hollister Building, Lansing, Mich. 48933, or call (517) 373-0947. Pro Line selected accounting manager Pro Line Company has announced the ap­ pointment of Stephen H. Wales II to the posi­ tion of accounting manager. He comes to Pro Line from Grand Rapids Sash and Door Co. in Grand Rapids, where he worked as an accountant. Wales obtained his bachelor’s degree from Ferris State Universi­ ty and currently resides in Hastings with his wife, Traci. Wales will be in charge of all computer, of­ fice and accounting functions for Pro Line. GIRL, Melissa Susan, bom Feb. 3 to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Pennington, Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 4 Mt ozs.. 19'4 in. long, time: 8:28 p.m. GIRL, Melissa Eileen, born Feb. 5 to Theodore and Amy R°th, Lake Odessa, weighing 9 lbs., 2 ozs.. 22 in. long, time: 10:56 p.m. GIRL, Erin Louise, bom Feb. 6 to Tim Pettengill and Debbie Keech. Hastings, weighing 6 lb., 5K ozs., 21 in. long, time: 4:45 p.m. BOY, James Christian, born Feb. 6 to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Tobin, Hastings, weighing 11 lbs., 1116 ozs., 22Vi in. long, time: 2:57 a.m. BOY, Alexander Steven, to Mr. and Mrs. Steve Backe, Nashville, weighing 8 lbs., 7 ozs., 21 Vi in. long, time: 9:21 a.m. Send...The BANNER to a friend! It makes the IDEAL GIFT SUGGESTION KNOW YOUR SCHOOLS Information about the Hastings Area School Systems by Carl Schoessel, Superintendent Many Michigan public schools are making substantial changes as a result of several ma­ jor modifications recently made in the School Code. Public Act 25 was signed into law by former Governor James Blanchard March 13. 1990, and it is known as the "quality educa­ tion package." P.A. 25 is landmark legislation that has the potential to improve education for all Michigan students, and the major modifica­ tions required by the law affect the areas of school improvement, accreditation, core cur­ riculum and the annual educational report: School Improvement — The act calls for the adoption and implementation of a three- to five-year school improvement plan, updated annually, for each school. The plan to be developed by a broad-based committee of staff and community members, is to include a mission statement, goals based on student out­ comes, curriculumn to accomplish the goals, evaluation processes, and provisions for staff development and building level decision­ making. Accreditation — As a measure of the effec­ tiveness of the basic school program, each school will be expected to meet state ac­ creditation standards. Schools will be given three years to meet the standards in areas that include school organization, curricula, staff, facilities, community relations, improvement plans and student outcomes. Core Curriculum — A third requirement is the adoption of a core curriculum based on a State Board of Education model. The recom­ mended model core curriculum defines the outcomes to be achieved by all Michigan students in language arts, mathematics and Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner wel­ comes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of express­ ing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general inter­ est. The following guidelines have been established to help you: Mutual fund ratings not infallible A major obstacle facing individual investors today is the deluge of advice coming from the popular press. For example, more and more magazines are capitalizing on the popularity of mutual funds by offering annual mutual fund ratings. These polls and ratings may be a way to in­ crease magazine sales, but readers can be easily misled if they take the ratings too seriously. The 1989 "Forbes Annual Fund Rating," for example, was particularly disturbing because the magazine disqualified an entire management group to introduce a new rating system that included only single-manager funds. The editors admitted that they had snubbed an entire group of "excellend funds' ’ simply because the funds were not managed by a single star. - STOCKS The following prices are close of business last Reported changes are from ious week. Company Close 34V. AT&T Ameritech 67V. 47V, Anheuser-Busch 12 V. Chrysler 29V. Clark Equipment 31V. CMS Energy 52V. Coca Cola 55V. □ow Chemical 53V, Exxon Family Dollar 14V, 30V. Ford General Motors 37V. Great Lakes Bancorp 10 V, 40 Hastings Mfg. 139V. IBM 53V. JCPenney Johnson & Johnson 80V. 35V. Kmart 83V. Kellogg Company McDonald’s 32V. 32V. Sears Southeast Mich. Gas 14V, Spartan Motors 5 + V, Upjohn 41V. Gold $364.00 $3.71 Silver Dow Jones 2932.18 Volume 192,000,000 from the Tuesday. the prev­ Change + V. -1V. + 1V. + 1V, + V. + V. + 1V, + V. -V. -V. —V1 + 1V, + V1 -V. + 6'1, + 'l. +2 + V> + V. + V. + 2'1, + 'l. + V, +v. -$4.00 -$0.02 + 57.43 Enter the readers. Letters to "Forbes" pointed out the fallacy of such arbitrary exclu­ sion of any mutual bind or fund group. The number of protests prompted "Forbes” to reconsider. In its September 1990 fund rating, editors gave prominent space to a partial retraction of the previous bias against mutual funds manag­ ed by committees. They went on to include two of these funds in their 1990 "Top 20 Honor Roll," and as "Forbes” admits, "two others narrowly missed.” The intent here is not to impugn the reputa­ tion of a well-known fiancial publication such as "Forbes”. Rather, the message is that you should understand your mutual fund enough to know whether it’s meeting your investment objectives and how it compares to similar funds. Don't let any magazine’s rating system decide what is best for you. ITS NEVER TOO LATE TO QUIT. OR TOO EARLY. Need help to quit smoking? Call your local American Lung Association. AMER! -AN 4= 4^9 (^OCIATION ’ •Make your letter brief and to the point. •Letters should be written In good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must include their sig­ nature, address and phone num­ ber. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 Legal Notice STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Estate File No. 91-20530 SE Estate of NORBERT M. ARENS, Deceased. Social security no. 366-36-6278. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On February 5, 1991 in the pro­ bate courtroom, Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Show. Judge of Probate, a hearing was held on the petition of Henry J. Arens and Frieda Jaynes requesting that Henry J. Arens and Frieda Jaynes be appointed co-personal representatives of Norbert M. Arens who lived at 380 W. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan and who died 12/8/90: and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated 5/3/90 be admitted to probate. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representatives or to both the pre bate court and the (proposed) personal representatives within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. Feb. 18. 1991 Henry H. Arens/Frieda Jaynes Personal Representatives 2452 West State Street/6416 Gun Lake Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058/Hastings. Ml Glen V. Borre (P-11022) P.O. Box 1767 Grand Rapids. Ml 49501 459-197) (2-21) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY CLAIMS NOTICE Independent Probate Stephen H. Wales II science, world studies, arts, physical educa­ tion and health, technology, career and employability skills, life and personal management, and aesthetic and cultural awareness. Annual Educational Report — Each school will be required to prepare an annual report that includes information on school im­ provement, student achievement, retention and dropout rates, specialized schools, parent participation levels, status of progress toward accreditation, and the core curriculum. The reports will be presented and distributed at public meetings. While P.A. 25 is going to change some things for the Hastings /\rea School System, the Board of Education and staff members of the schools already hud programs in place to meet many of the requirements before the legislation was passed. Of course, that doesn’t mean that there isn’t room for improvement in the Hastings Area Schools, and everyone associated with the schools is working hard on improvement plans for the individual buildings and the district as a whole. Since the school system functions to serve the community’s residents, it is appropriate for citizens to be involved in the school im­ provement process and other programs re­ quired by P.A. 25. Those interested in helping with such projects are encouraged to contact the administration office (948-4400) to let their interest be known. File No. 91-20521-IE Estate of FRANCES E. NEWLAND. Deceased. Social security no. 385-38-5804. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by the following: The decedent, whose lost known address was 12728 S. Norris Road. Plainwell. Michigan 49080 died December 6. 1990. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will bo forever barred unless presented to the in­ dependent personal representative. R. Christine Newland, 12728 S. Norris Road. Plainwell, Michigan 49080 or to both the independent per­ sonal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. Hastings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is furthe; given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. FORD & KRIEKARD. P.C. David W. McMorrow (17525) 300 S. Kalamazoo Mall. Suite 200 Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 616/381-3840 (2-21) SYNOPSIS HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING Feb. 11. 1991 - 7:00 P.M. Six board members present, one absent. County Comm. Mike Smith, Deputy Clerk, four residents and four guests. Camp Fire Girls nsked to buy Center Rd property. Authorized purchase of typewriter, adding machine and sensor spotlight. Resolved to contact Freeport Library concerning library services for the Township. ^Discussed appoin.ments to Township Zoning Pay all outstanding bills. Adjourned at 9:45 P.M. Jaunita A. Slocum - Clerk Attested By: Richard C. Thomas, Supervisor (2-21) STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER OF PUBLICATION File No. 90-462-CH HON. RICHARD M. SHUSTER DOROTHY I. WARD. Plaintiff. B. EUGENE McNEILAGE, et al. Defendant David A. Dimmers (PI2793) Attorney for Plaintiff DIMMERS 8 McPHILLIPS 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 616/945-9596 At a session of said Court held in the City of Hastings. State of Michigan, on the 17th day of January. 1991. PRESENT: Honorable Richard M. Shuster, Circuit Judge On the 26th day of September, 1990, an action was filed by Dorothy L. Word. Plaintiff, against B. Eugene McNeilage, Carol McNeilage. Robert S. Robbins and Janice P. Robbins. Defendants, in this Court to obtain a Judgement to Quiet Title. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendants 8. Eugene McNeilage. Carol McNeilage, Robert S. Robbins and Janice P. Robbins, shall answer or lake such other action as may be permitted by law on or before the 7th day of March. 1991. Failure to comply with this order will result in a judgment by default against such defendant for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in this Court. Richard M. Shus'ci Circuit Judge David A. Dimmers (Pl2793) Attorney for Plaintiff DIMMERS & McPHILLIPS 221 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (2/21) �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 21, 1991 Girl Scouts to celebrate their week To the Editor: More than 10.000 Girl Scouts and Girl Scout adults will be celebrating this year's Girl Scout Week between March 10-16. The Glowing Embers Girl Scout Council is committed to assuring that girls can reach their full potential. We are also actively seek­ ing members from every racial, ethnic, religious and socio-economic group. This development of young women to become the leaders of tomorrow is an objective that will be emphasized in the coming months. It is our goal to provide every girl with the opportunity of the Girl Scout program. The future continues to become more com­ plex, and the Girl Scouts continue to deal with each situation and social problem as en­ countered. The serious issues of today are of concern to these young women. Girl Scout meetings are dedicated to the discussion of these problems of today. Giving girls the opportunity to discuss the issues with their peers will not only provide for better personal self-esteem, but will help shape their direction for the future. The Girl Scout program theme. “As Great As You Want To Make It," sets the stage in what young women desire to do in making our community and society a better place to live. ’ ’ l.iillm The Girl Scout Mall Event, which will be held at the Crossroads Mall March 9 in Kalamazoo, provides the opportunity for the community to experience Girl Scouting in action. Glowing Embers Girl Scout Council volunteer adults are the best in the country. These volunteers provide a wealth of ex­ perience and leadership for girls in our com­ munities. Without this extensive resource. Girl Scouting would not be what it is today. 1 am pleased to give thanks to these very special people for what they give to girls and to our community. The Glowing Embers Girl Scout Council serves girls in the Allegan, Barry. Calhoun and Kalamazoo County areas. We are active partners with the United Way in all of these areas, and we strive to provide preventative measures toward a stronger commitment of moral beliefs and values. Sincerely, Jerry J. Archer Executive Director up in smoke... Hastings firefighters put out a blaze Tuesday morning that set a West State Road junk trailer on fire in Irving Township. A cutting torch that was being used to remove the trailer's axles caused the fire to break out. No value was placed on the damaged trailer. DELTON, continued from page 1 members of the board will be deciding that, he said. "We have so many things we'd like to get done. "I had goose bumps," Weever said when he heard the election results. "What a beautiful thing...I thought we'd get the renewal and I hoped we'd get it big. That means people are pleased with what's going on." Because of the recession and other local tax increases, he said, ”1 really didn't dream we'd get the other (extra mill). What a beautiful thing..." Citizens who might be concerned about what the board will do with the additional funds should know that the board plans to "move forward cautiously," McBeth said. ATTEND SEMES H AST INGS GRACE BRETHREN, (The Bible Church). Hastings Area GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Feb. 24 - 8:00 Holy Communion; 9: 15 Church School (all ages); 10: 30 Holy Communion. Thurs­ day, Feb. 21 - 12:00 noon - Lenten Lunch/Dcv ; 6:45 Board of Educa­ tion; 7:00 Stephen Support; 7:30 Ad. Choir; 8:00 AA. Saturday. Feb. 23 - 9:30 Conf 5; 12:00-3:00 Stephen; 8:00 NA. Monday. Feb. 25 - 6:00 Pos. Par. Tuesday. Feb. 26 - 9:30 Wordwatchers; 11:15 C.S. Lewis; 3:00 Choir School; 4:30 Outreach; 7:00 Elders. Wednesday. Feb. 27 - 2:00-5:00 Organ Study; 6:00 Supper. 7:00 Vespers. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings, Michigan, G. Kent Keller, Pastor. Eileen A. Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday. Feb. 24 - 9:30 and 11:00 Morning Worship Services. Nursery provided. Broad­ cast of 9:30 service over WBCH AM and FM; 9:50 Church School classes for all ages; 10:30 Coffee Hour in Sharpe Memorial Hall; 4:30 Junior High Youth Fellowship; 5:30 Senior High Youth Fellowship. Monday. Feb. 25 - 7:30 Mission Committee meeting. Tuesday, Feb. 26 - 6:30 Kids of the Kirk - Sing Along. Wednesday. Feb. 27 - 9:30 Women’s Association Board Meeting; 7:30 Chancel Choir rehearsal. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD, 502 E. Bond. Hastings. Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. 948-2529. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser­ vice — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST Father Thomas B. Wirth. Vicar. 2415 McCann Rd.. Irving. Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ day Mass 11:00 a.m. Bring Your Bible. 600 Powell Rd. (I mile E. of Hastings). Our Motto: The Bible, the whole Bible, and nothing but the Bible. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:30 a.m. Feb. 17 Message - By Pastor Sarver, "Faith Like Abraham" part 2. Thursday 7:30 p.m., SM.M for girls ages 8-11; Prayer Meeting, and Youth Meeting, ages 12-20. Pastor Emeritus, Rus Sarver. Phone 945-9224. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor Robert Kersten. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard, 945-5974. Worship Services — Sunday. 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. 4-H meets Mondays, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study, Wednesdays, 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers, 801 Barber Rd., Hastings. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church Street, Philip L. Brown, Pastor. Church phone 616/945-9574. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. (nursery attendant). Middle High Youth 5 p.m.. Senior High Youth 6 p.m. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Worship broadcast each Sunday 10:30 a.m. on WBCH AM-FM. Sun. Feb. 24 - Second Sunday in Lent - "Sunday Night Live” Prepared light meal at 5:30 p.m. (freewill offering) and classes for all ages at 6 p.m. Adults may choose "Master Your Money” or "Study of Galations". Monday Children’s Choir Rehearsal 3 p.m. Tuesday & Wednesday Narcotics Anonymous 12:00 Noon. Wednes­ day Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursday Bell Choir rehearsal 6:30 p.m., and Chancel Choir rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Saturday Co-Dependents Anonymous ‘ a.m. Mon., Feb. 25 Deborah UMW Circle 7:30 p.m. Wed., Feb. 27 - Leah Circle 9 a.m.; Priscilla Circle 9:30 a.m.; Rachel Circle 9:30 a.m.; Ruth Cir­ cle 1:00 p.m.; Thursdays - Com­ munity Lenten Lunch/Worship 12:00 Noon at Grace Lutheran Church. Fri., March 1 - Visually Impaired Persons 9:30 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. Father Leon Pohl, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 7:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confes­ sions Saturday 3:30-4:30 n m CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. James Leitzman Pastor. Sun­ day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults, Teens and Children. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. James R. Barrett, Asst. Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00, Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7:00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Pryer meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir pracice. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-',9. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Cotant. choir director. Sunday morning 9:30 a.m.. Fellowship Time; 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.. Morn­ ing Worship; 5:00 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road. Hastings, Michigan, James A. Campbell, Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7: 00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19): Adult Bible Study - no age limits. Delton Area OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6547 Lacey Rd., Lacey. Mass: Sunday 8: 30 a.m. Joseph J. Irwin Donnie Flory NASHVILLE - Donnie Flory, 18 of 5570 Curtis Road, Nashville passed away Friday, February 15, 1991 at the University of Michi­ gan Hospital in Ann Arbor as a result of an automobile accident Donnie was born on November 2, 1972 in Lansing, the son of Donald and Deborah (Gilmore) Flory. He was a life long resident of this area and attended Maplewood Elementary School in Vermontville and Maple Valley High School graduating in 1990. He was employed at Pro Line in Hastings as a painter and previously worked at Junior’s Scrap Yard in Nashville. He enjoyed working on cars and in his senior year in high school, he attended Lansing Community College to study auto mechanics. He was well liked by everyone. Donnie is survived by his mother and step father Deborah and Randy Baker of Nashville; father and step-mother Don and Debbie Flory of Nashville; brothers, Danny, Lance and Lucas Flory at home; step-sister Melissa Harmon of Nashville; maternal grandmother, Donna Fifield of Vermontville, maternal grandfather Winston Gilmore of Alabama; paternal grandparents Glendon and Beulah Flory of Grand Ledge; paternal great­ grandmother Nevah Faust of Grand Ledge; many aunts uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Monday, Febru­ ary 18 at Vermontville Bible Church, with Reverend Ronald Brooks officiating. Burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to Donnie Flory Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home in Nashville. ( Brian Charles Converse ) HASTINGS - Infant Brian Charles Converse of 302 East State Road, Hastings passed away shortly after birth, Friday, February 15,1991 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Baby Brian is the son of Charles R. and Pamela K. (Lund) Converse. Baby Brian is survived by his parents, Char­ les and Pamela Converse; a brother, Nicholas Robert Converse, at home; paternal grandpa­ rents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Converse of Hastings; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lund of Middleville; maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Margaret Lund of Petoskey; paternal great grandparents, Mr. Charles R. Converse, Mrs. Mae Shellenbarger, Mr. Robert Steeby, all of Hastings and Mrs. Delbert Gillett of Lake City; paternal great great grandmother, Mrs. Debbie Hoover of Wayland; many aunts, uncles and cousin. He was preceded in death by an infant brother, Joshua James Converse in 1985. Private services were held Wednesday, February 20 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hast­ ings with Reverend Michael J. Anton officiat­ ing. Burial was at the Irving Township Cemetery. Memeorial contributions may be made to the Grace Lutheran Church. ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 11252 Fiona Rd.. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Preicription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS « LOAN ASSOCIATION Hostings and lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Delton. Masses: Saturday, 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. Q CHURCH OF GOD, 7th DAY, HASTINGS - Albert Carleton Sherman, 83 of 450 Airport, Hastings passed away Thurs­ day, February 14, 1991 at his residence. Mr. Sherman was bom May 13, 1907 in Kalamazoo, the son of Arthur and Ruby Mae (Carleton) Sherman. He graduated from Kala­ mazoo Central in 1925 and Michigan Tech University in 1931. He was married to Hilda E. Nye on May 22, 1935. He was employed at the United States Governmental Survey for three years and Michigan Department of Transportation from 1934 to 1972, retiring as the director of local government division of Michigan Department of Transportation. He was a 60 year member of the Kalamazoo Chapter of Masonic and a member of the Lansing Elks. Mr. Sherman is survived by his wife, Hilda of Hastings; three daughters, Patricia Ann Burrows of Ann Arbor, Mrs. Bruce (Sandra Lee) Everett of Brighton and Mrs. Thomas (Marica) Lyons of Hastings; two sons, Arthur Carleton Sherman of Cleveland and Charles Edward Sherman of Pulaski, Tennessee; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers. Guy and Gamer Sherman, both of Delton; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, Febru­ ary 16 at the Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings with Reverend Philip Brown officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Banfield. Michigan. Services 10 a.m. each Saturday. Call 671-4100 or Box 42, Bedford, Mich. 49020. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd., 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. Insurance for your Life. Home. Business ond Car WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFABINCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.O.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway • Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions - 1 IB 5. Jelferson 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hostings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. /•0 Ccok Rd. — Hastings. Michigan Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Sunday Mass 9:15 a.m. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev. Mary Horn officiating. Banfield United Methodist Church Sunday School............... 9:00 a.m. Church........... . ....... 9:30 a.m. Country Chapel United Methodist Sunday School............. 9:30 a.m. Church........................... .10:30 a.m. Albert Carleton Sherman MIDDLEVILLE - Joseph J. Irwin, 85 of Middleville and formerly of Wellington, Texas passed away Saturday, February 16, 1991 at Metropolitan Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mr. Irwin is survived by one brother, Leonard (Trilby) Irwin of Middleville; one sister, Iva Norcross of Bradenton, Florida; many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Henry J. Loftus HASTINGS - Henry J. Loftus, 83 of 520 West Court Street, Hastings and formerly of the Middleville and Caledonia areas passed awiy Friday, February 15, 1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Loftus was bom July 8,1907 in Leight­ on Township, Allegan County, the son of Austin and Eleanor (Humphrey) Loftus. He was raised in the Middleville area and attended the Brew School. He was married to Elizabeth G. Baker on September 9,1929. She preceded him in death December 10, 1976. He then married Zelma (Bird) DeGroote on November 10, 1979. He farmed in Irving Township, Barry County most of his life. Other employment included: E.W. Bliss Company, Hastings Manufacturing Company and Dale Lapham Excavating, all of Hastings. He retired in 1975. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and a former member of Knights of Columbus. Mr. Loftus is survived by his wife, Zelma; daughter, Elizabeth Heidt of Hastings; son and wife, Austin and Marcia Loftus of Manistique, son and wife, Patrick and Iris Loftus of Hast­ ings; step son, Stephen DeGroote of Freeport, step son, Earnest DeGroote of Hastings; step daughter, Stella Rine of Delton, step daughter, Laura Miller of Freeport; eight grandchildren; 11 step grandchildren; eight great grandchil­ dren; four step great grandchildren; four sisters, Margaret White of Nashville, Rosetta Johnson of Middleville, Katherine Robleski of Hastings and Frances Linsea of Grand Rapids; several nieces aixi nephews. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, John, Austin and Thomas Loftus; four sisters, Adelia Linslcy, Sr Mary Padua, SSJ., Sr Mary (Ellen) Bridget, SSL, and Nora Hooten; grandson, Kevin Heidt. Rite of Christian burial was held Monday, February 18 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Hastings with Reverend Leon H. Pohl officiating. A scripture service was held Sunday, February 17 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Burial was at the Ml Calvary Cemetery, Hastings. ’ Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Samaritan Hospice of Barry County. Elmer Roush HASTINGS - Elmer Roush, 84 of 3105 Roush Road, Hastings passed away Friday, February 15, 1991 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Roush was bom on November 14,1906 in Carlton Township, Barry County, the son of Pliny and Bertha (Drake) Roush. He was a life long Barry County resident and attended Barry County rural schools, graduating from the Fish School in Freeport. He was married to Dorotha O. Rowley on July 3, 1928. He was engaged in farming most of his working life. Other employment included: Hastings Manufacturing Company, Hastings Public Schools, Hastings Country Club and for several years was associated with his son Keith in the care and maintenance of several cemete­ ries in Barry County. He was a member of Church of the Nazarene. Mr. Roush is survived by his wife, Dorotha; two sons and daughters-in-law, Keith and Ruth Roush and Eldon and Bobbie Roush, all of Hastings; daughter and son-in-law, Lucille and Wilburn Cody of Battle Creek; 13 grandchil­ dren, 13 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Jennie Treat, Pearl Woods, Lily Roush and Sylvia Hollister, all of Hastings. He was preceded in death by brother, Henry Roush in 1920. Funeral services were held Monday, Febru­ ary 18, at the Hastings Church of the Nazarene, with Reverend James Leitzman officiating. Burial will be at the Striker Cemetery. Memorial contribution': may be made to Church of the Nazaiene or Good Samaritan Hospice of Barry County. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Lynden R. Johncock, Sr. ) SHELBYVILLE - Lynden R. Johncock. Sr., 83 of 4386 Joy Road, Gun Lake, Shelbyville, passed away Friday, February 15, 1991 in Conroe, Texas while visiting his daughter and son-in-law, Joy and Bo Duffy. Mr. Johncock was born in Orangeville Township on April 3,1907, the son of William P. and Zclpha Martin Johncock. He attended the Blake Rural School, Hastings High School and McSweeney’s Auto and Tractor School in Cincinnati, Ohio. As a 16 year old he drove teams of horses for the Brown Bros. Excavat­ ing and helped build roads in lower southwest­ ern Michigan. He was also employed out west harvesting wheat, was a mechanic at the former Universal Garage in Hastings and was an onion fanner for 10 years on the Gun Plains muck. During World War II he and his family moved to Detroit where he became a tool and die maker. Upon returning to Gun Lake follow­ ing the war he was employed at Sherman’s in Battle Creek, Fort Custer, VA Hospital and the E.W. Bliss Company of Hastings. He and his wife developed the "Gun-Ho” plat from 92 acres of swamp land along the southwest side of Gun Lake. Lynden was an avid hunter and trapper-bagging 35 black bears, many deer, antelope, coyotes, wild pigs, diamond back rattlers, fox, skunk, muskrats, and mink. He was a fishing guide on Gun Lake and built and sold many wooden rowboats and motor launches. For several years he appeared as “The Old Bear Hunter” at Bob’s Gun & Tackle of Hastings annual open house celebra­ tion. His renowned storytelling was “always the gospel”! He was a member and prime buil­ der of the McCallum Church. He was married to the former Esther Osgood, December 22, 1926 and she preceded him in death January 10 of this year. They were married for over 64 years. Mr. Johncock is survived by three sons, Jack Johncock and Jerry and Dorlene Johncock all of Grand Rapids, Lynden Jr. and Marilyn of Gun Lake; a daughter Joy and Bo Duffy of Conroe, Texas; nine grandchildren, 11 great­ grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two grandchil­ dren, Wendell and Debbie Duffy and a sister Julia Jewell and a brother Edwin Johncock. Funeral services were held Monday, Febru­ ary 18 at the McCallum Church with Pastor Gerald Gallaway officiating. Burial was at Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to die American Cancer Society or the McCallum Church. Envelopes available at the funeral home. Patricia Marie McNeil ) LAKE ODESSA - Patricia Marie McNeil, 64 of Lake Odessa passed away Friday, Febru­ ary 15, 1991 at Ionia County Memorial Hospital. Mrs. McNeil was born on June 10, 1926 in Lowell, the daughter of Charles and Gladys (Walker) Thorpe. She attended Ionia Schools. She was married to Charles McNeil on October 20, 1945 in Sebewa Township. She lived and farmed in Sebewa Township. He preceded her in death in 1977. She was a home­ maker and a member of the Womens Commit­ tee of Ionia County Farm Bureau. She taught sewing and knitting as a 4-H Club Leader for 15 years. She was also active in Township affairs and attended Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa. Mrs. McNeil is survived by her children, Conine and Kenneth Spencer of Haslett, Clay and Janice McNeil of Portland; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Rebecca, Rachael and Sarah Spencer, Jessica and Krista McNeil; three brothers, Charles Thorpe of Grand Rapids, Bill Thorpe of Greenville and Jerry Thorpe of Arizona; three sisters, Connie Rasmussen of Greenville, Mary Lou Groom of Ionia and Sondra Webb of Holland; nieces, nephews and cousins. She was also preceded in death by four brothers, James, Paul, Donald and Richard Thorpe; one sister, Judy. Funeral services were held Monday, Febru­ ary 18 at Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Reverend Keith Laidler officiating. Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. �Blair-Colquitt to wed in April Killingers to celebrate Reynolds to mark their 40th wedding anniversary 60th wedding anniversary Bernard and Maxinc Killinger of Hastings will celebrate 40 years of wedded bliss on Sunday, Feb. 24th at a Mass at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church at 8:00 a.m. The cou­ ple was married at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Owosso, Michigan on Feb. 24, 1951. To further commemorate their special day. Bernard and Maxine will spend an afternoon with their children Thomas and Jane Kill­ inger, and Kathleen Shay and her son Ryan. Timothy and Shannon Killinger and their son Joshua, along with Bernard Jr. and his wife Cindy and their children Jeremy, Jennifer, and Jason, all residing in Virginia, will be with them in thoughts and prayer. Johnson- Wax announce April 20th wedding plans Vows of marriage will be spoken on April 20, 1991, by Michelle Lee Johnson and David John Wax, both of Creek Drive, Kentwood. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Sue Johnson of Lake Odessa and Gerald Johnson of Hastings. She graduated from Lakewood High School and is currently attending Daven­ port College. The future bridegroom is the son of Judy Plants of Lowell and Dennis Wax of West Palm, Fla. He, too. is a graduate of Lakewood High. Flora and Lester Reynolds of 701 N. Wilson of Hastings will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Feb. 21. In honor of their anniversary, their children are inviting friends and relatives to an open house Saturday. Feb. 23, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Hope United Methodist Church, M-37 at M-79. No gifts, please. They were married in La Grange, Ind., Feb. 21, 1931. Their children arc Mary and Charles Fuller of Hastings, and Robert and Vivian Reynolds of Kentwood. They have four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Dr. and Mrs. Larry Lee Blair of Hastings have the pleasure of announcing the engage­ ment of their daughter, Sheri Sue Blair, to David Charles Colquitt Jr., both of Raleigh. N.C. David is the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Charles Colquitt of Irving. Texas (formerly of Siler City, N.C.). David is a 1981 graduate of the University of North Carolina and is the N.C. represen­ tative fot Eurpac Service Company of Dallas. Sheri manages the office of a newly-formed investment firm in Raleigh. An April 1991 wedding in Siler City is be­ ing planned. Citizens of the Month named Citizens of the Month for February, selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, for Northeastern Elementary School are Jess! Olmstead (left) and Angie Newsted, with teacher Don Schlls. Porter-Belton united in marriage on Jan. 26 Sergeant Major and Mrs. Clarence L. Porter of Ft. Belvoir, Va. and Master Sergeant (ret.) and Mrs. Robert Belton of St. Antonio, Texas, announce the marriage of their children, Catherine Anne Porter to Gerard Anthony Belton. United States Coast Guard, Saturday, Jan. 26. The couple was married at Randolph Air Force Base Center Chapel, San Antonio, Texas. The bride is the granddaughter of Norma Porter of Delton. Selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings as Citizens of the Month for February are Central Elementary fifth graders (from left) Traci Heffelbower, Ben James, Andrea Allen and Casey Anderson, with teacher Audrey Renner. Hamp-Johnson announce March 23rd wedding date Cindy Hess and James Johnson are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Melissa Johnson, to Darwin Hamp, son of Diane DuFlow and Doug Hamp. Darwin is currently employed at Builders Redi-Mix in Lansing and Missy is working in Grand Rapids at Professional Physical Therapy Services. A March 23. 1991, wedding is being planned. Rosses to celebrate 64th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Percy Ross will celebrate 64 years of marriage on Feb. 25. The honored couple make their home at Gun Lake, where they are the proprietors of Ross Resort. Mr. Ross and the former Dorothy Carlton traveled to South Bend, Ind. where they spoke their vows on Feb. 25. 1927. Mr. Ross who has been a resident of Gun Lake since 1911. met his wife at the lake when her parents owned the island there. Her father was a doctor in the military service. The couple has one daughter. Gloria Wilson-Landman; two grandsons. William and Stephen Wilson; and two great­ grandsons, Keeganand Axion Wilson. The Rosses will celebrate their anniversary with a family dinner at a later date. Deatsman-Collier announce engagement Janice and Dan Bursley of Lake Odessa arc pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Taris Deatsman, to Douglas Collier of Lake Odessa. Douglas is the son of Dorothy I. Collier of Vermontville and the late LeLand Collier. A May 11 wedding is being planned. DON'T LET YOUR ASTHMA MANAGE YOU: when you can manage your asthma. For help, call your local American Lung Association. AMERICAN’ ± LUNG ASSOCIATION * L -e— Kelley-Dougherty to be wed on April 26th ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES John and Dorothy Kelley of Lake Odessa wish to announce the engagement of their daughter Bonnie Jean, to Matthew Dougher­ ty. son of Rev. and Mrs. Dougherty of Freeport. An April 26 wedding is planned. The Assyria Township Board of Review will conduct an organizational meeting on Tuesday, March 5th, at 7:00 p.m. at the Assyria Township Hall. This meeting is to review the assess­ ment roll and correct mutual errors of fact. •HELP WANTED* Education Coordinator Manages education program. Creates. Developes and implements programs for museum and historic village audience of school and tour groups, seniors and visiting public. Bachelor degree in history, education or related field. Two years paid related work experience plus one year supervisory experience. $13,622 to $18,678 depen­ ding on qualification*. benefits, housing option. Apply with application letter, resume. 3 complete references and salary history by March 1, 1991 to: Charlton Park 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058 Ph. (616) 945-3775 E.O.E. Southeastern School’s Citizens of the Month for February, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are (from left) Todd Rosenberger, Sarah Roush and Josh Richie. Andrea Dreyer, a sixth grader at St. Rose School, was selected Echange Club of Hastings Citizen of tne Month for February at that school. With her are teacher Diane Brighton and principal Steve Youngs. The Boa'd of Review will meet the public for assessment review at the Assyria Township Hall on the following dates: Monday, March 11 • 3:00 PM-9:00 PM Tuesday, March 12 • 10:00 AM-4:00 PM CLASS Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential RATIO 50% 50% 50% 50% FACTOR 1.00 1.00 100 100 Diana L Newman Assyria Townsnip Supervisor Named Exchange Club of Hastings Citizens of the Month for February at Pleasantview School were Srah Powell and Stephanie Leinaar. shown here with teacher Eleanor Vonk. �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 21, 1991 Legal Notices RUSSELL & BATCHELOR Attorneys & Counselors 200 Monroe. NW • Suite 555 Grand Rapids. Michigan 49503 MORTGAGE SALE Defcjlt having been made in terms and condi­ tions of a certain mortgage made by ALLEN D. RASMUSSEN AND JULIA M. RASSMUSSEN. hus­ band and wife to First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Battle Creek, now known as Great Lakes Bancorp. A Federal Savings Bank, organized under the Home Owners' Loon Act of 1933, of the United States of America, as amended. Mor­ tgagee. dated the 21st day of January. 1977, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on the 25th day of January. 1977. in Liber 229 of Barry County Records, at Page 607. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. of the dote of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Eleven Thousand Five Hundred Ten and 09/100 ($11,510.09) Dollars, plus an Escrow Deficit of Seven Hundred Fourteen, ond 99/100 ($714.99) Dollars, plus Deferred Charges of Four Hundred One and 99/100 ($401.99) Dollars. And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any port thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 19th day of March. 1991 at Two (2) o'clock in the afternoon. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the East entrance to the East Door of Barry County Courthouse, in the City of Hostings. Barry County. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mor­ tgage. with the interest thereon at NINE and ONEHALF (9%%) percent per annum and all legal cost*, charges and expenses, including the at­ torney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Said premises are situated in the Township of Johnstown. County of Barry. State of Michigan and described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1 /4 of Section 32, Town I North. Range 8 West, described as beginning at the southeast corner of the northwest 1/4 of said Section 32. thence North 40 rods for the place of beginning, thence West 40 rods, thence North 20 rods, thence east 40 rods, thence south 20 rods to beginning. Johnstown Township. Barry County. Michigan. Subject to easements of record. During the 12 months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed. Dated at Ann Arbor, Michigan 1/30/91. GREAT LAKES BANCORP. A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK Mortgagee Lawrence K. Kustra (P26005) LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lakes Bancorp 401 East Liberty Street P.O. Box 8600 Ann Arbor. Michigan 48107 (313) 769-8300 (3/7) MORTGAGE SALE Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by CONSTANCE J. MANNING, a single woman. Mortgagor, to Waterfield Mortgage Company. Inc., on Indiana corporation. 200 East Berry Street. Fort Wayne. Indiana 46801. doted November 29. 1971. and recorded with rhe Barry County Register of Deeds on January 17. 1972. in Liber 206 al Page 366. which was re-recorded August 17. 1972. in Liber 210 at Page 257. which was assigned by mesne assignments to FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, a corpora­ tion organized and existing under the laws of the United States. 150 South Wacker, Chicago. Illinois, dated December 30. 1972. and recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds an January 22. 1973, in Liber 213 at Page 286. By reason of such default the undersigned elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of said mor­ tgage due ond payable forthwith. At the dote of this notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest at the rate of 7% per annum on said mortgage the sum of Thirteen Thou­ sand. Thirty-Four and 76/100 Dollars ($13,034.76). No suit or proceeding at low has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any port thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided ond to pay said amount with Interest as provided in said mor­ tgage. and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including attorney's fees allowed by law. said mor­ tgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan, the place of holding the Circuit Court within the County of Barry, City of Hastings, Michigan, on Thursday, March 28, 1991, at 2:00 In the afternoon local time. Pursuant to Public Act No. 104. Public Acts of 1971, (MSA 27A3240(3]) the redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of the foreclosure sale. The premises covered by said mortgage is situated In the Township of Thomapple, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and more fully described as: Lot 11, Hilltop Estates, Part of the Northwest '/«. Northwest '/«, Section 15, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof. Federal National Mortgage Association, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States Dated: February 21, 1991 James W. Batchelor (P-25500) RUSSELL & BATCHELOR Attorneys for Mortgagee 200 Monroe, NW - Suite 555 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 (3-14) Ann Landers Her syphilis tests results could be wrong Dear Ann Landers: When I was 19. I had reconstructive surgery on my jaw. My doctor informed me. after taking routine tests for ad­ mission to the hospital, that I had tested positive for syphilis. I insisted that it had to be a mistake because I was a virgin. I am now 34 and pregnant with my second child. I have been trying to explain the results of that test to my doctors for the last 15 years. My 2-year-old daughter also tests positive. I am concerned about the effect this will have when she turns school age. One doctor said it was just an antibody in the blood and not to worry about it. Another told me that people who have the disease lupus will test positive for syphilis. I don’t have lupus. I remember reading a letter in your column a few years ago about someone who had the swine flu vaccine and shortly after tested positive for syphilis. Will you please clear this up. Ann? I’m sure it is a subject that your readers will be in­ terested in. — Still Chasing the Truth in Long Island. Dear Chasing: I spoke with Dr. Edward Benz of Yale University Medical School, who specializes in blood problems. This is what he said: ’•There are a number of conditions that will produce a false positive when testing for syphilis. Lupus, of course, is one, as well as some forms of arthritis, some flu vaccines (swine flu, for one), and a variety of unusual infections." A physician who is reasonably wellinformed would be aware of this. Leave money alone Dad! Dear Ann Landers: Will you please settle an argument that has been going on in our house for too many years? These are the facts: Historical Society to tour History Center BY Mike Hook WET BASEMENT? Guaranteed' > • Waterproofing Method LIST OF OUR CUSTOMERS IN YOUR AREA Permanently & Completely Eliminates All Water Leakage Problems 9126 East DE Av-Rtchland, Ml CALL NOW FOR FREE ESTIMATES & B-DRY* “ SYSTEM 1-800-237-2379 ...4'Mt< aioobi NEW STORE HOURS Starting Monday, February 18,1991 Mon. & Fri. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Tues., Wed. & Thurs. 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. NOTICE Of SPECIAL ELECTION RECALL ELECTION Prairieville Twp. February 26,1991 Shall Roy Reck be recalled from the office of Prairieville Township Supervisor? □ YES □ NO Shall Janette Emig be recalled from the office of Prairieville Township Clerk? □ YES □ NO Shall Darlene Vickery be recalled from the office of Prairieville Township Treasurer? □ YES □ NO PRECINCT 1: 10115 Norris Rd., Delton, Ml 49046 PRECINCT 2:11351 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell, Ml 49080 Those who missed the opening earlier this month of the new Hastings Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints' Family History Center can catch it at the next meeting of the Barry County Historical Society, Thursday, Feb. 21. Members and non-members are invited to :our the new facilities, located at 600 North Airport Road, north of M-37, near Hastings. Church members Ella Soelberg and Debbie Bailey will be hosts. The meeting will be open to the public, beginning at 7:30 p.m., following a 6-30 p.m., board meeting of the Barry County Historical Society officers. The theme for the evening will be, “Fin­ ding Your Ancestors by Sources and Methods of Doing Genealogy. ” The center is open free to the public for those interested in researching information about their family trees. During the meeting, visitors will have a chance to learn more about reference materials on hand, which tie into the genealogical archives and records maintained by the church in Salt Lake City, Utah. Using the reference materials stored on microfilm at the Hastings history center, researchers will have access to millions of names in birth and death records, census in­ formation, and records of marriages from throughout the world. The center also will show how researchers can use the index of courthouse records, cemetery rolls, history books, and other genealogical materials in existence, that the center has copies of for tracing ancestors, and how one can obtain a copy of for personal use. Refreshments will be served after the meeting by Gordon and Jane Barlow, Thelma Hook, and Tim and Debra Wisniewski. On several occasions during the year my parents send our children greeting cards con­ taining money. My husband’s parents, who aren’t very' well-cffi financially, send the children cards but there is never any money in the envelope. We have had a continuing battle over this because my husband wants to take the money out of my parents’ envelopes before the kids see it and put it in the bank for them. He feels that they will tend to favor the grandparents who send money, and he doesn't want this. Who is right? — Ohio Family Fight. Dear Ohio: Your husband should keep his pea-pickin’ hands off the kids’ money. Also, the children should be writing thank-you notes for the money and if Daddy filches it they will not be able to do this. What a perfect opportunity to teach your children that both sets of grandparents love them equally and that the card with money should not be given favored status. Men’s underwear fit her fine Dear Ann Landers: Car. you stnd one more story about people who wear underwear of the opposite sex? I am an 88-year-old female with a minor bladder problem. Women's underwear is too flimsy for my needs. One day, I came across a box of my late husband's jockey shorts and tried them on. They suited me perfectly. Now 1 buy my underwear in the men’s department. My neighbors probably think 1 have a livein boyfriend when they see my clothesline but, at my age, who cares? — Oakland Reader. Letter-writer dies from cancer Dear Ann Landers: A few months ago you printed a letter from a woman who signed herself “J.B. from Memphis." She recounted her experience of having gope to a doctor with a lump in her breast, only to have him assure her that the lump was benign and nothing needed to be done. A year later, after several more visits, J.B. was advised to have surgery. The lump, it turns out, was not only malignant, but the cancer had spread to her lungs. She pleaded with your readers to insist on a biopsy so that treament might come in time and they would not risk the same fate that she had suffered. I am sad to report that I just returned from J.B.’s funeral. She died after a long and valiant struggle, to overcome her illness. The church was filled with people Xvho1 tamif to' honor her for the very kind of thoughtfulness that she expressed in her letter to you. During the service, the priest mentioned her letter to Ann Landers » - Ji example of her concern for other- ■ a time when she was the one in despera’e need of help. The priest also said that J.B. had received many letters and phone calls from friends thanking her for what she had written. I thought you might like to know that providing a nationwide audience for peo­ ple who have important things to say is a much-appreciated service. For those who still think you make up the letters, let me assure them that you do not. And again, thanks for providing an outlet for countless people who have problems both trivial and serious. — J.B.’s Friend. Memphis. Dear Friend: It was good of you to write. And now, in memory of J.B., I want to re­ mind my female readers once again that a mammogram every year for women over 40 is a must. Ninety percent of the women whose breast cancers are diagnosed early go on to live full lives. Kids not happy about marriage Dear Ann Landers: My ex-husband has been engaged to, ard has been living with, a woman for IS months. She has two young children from her first marriage. My three kids, 11,13 and 14. have not been very happy about this from day one. They are not crazy about the woman or her children. Last weekend my ex-husband told our kids to bring swimsuits and nice outfits because he was taking them “somewhere’’ for the weekend. It turned out that he and his girlfriend had their wedding all planned and never told the kids. Naturally the children were shocked and unhappy. My kids came home Sunday night in tears They were hurt to think that their father had "tricked" them into this. They would not have attended the wedding had they been given a choice. This man claims to love his children, but when he pulls a stung like this, 1 have to wonder. Please, Ann, let us know what you think of this. — Milwaukee. Dear Milwaukee: It was a thoughtless move, to say the least, but I don’t see that it has anything to do with whether or not your husband loves the children. You and the children could use some family counseling. Your hatred for your husband — which he probably earned — is so intense that the kids are “catching” it and this will work against them in many ways. For their sake, please try to be less hostile. They’ll admire your integrity when they are older. An alcohol problem? How can you help yourself or someone you love? "Alcoholism: How to Recognize It, How to Deal With It, How to Conquer It" will give you the answers. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.65 (this includes postage and handling) io: Alcohol, do Ann Landers, P. O. Box 11562. Chicago, III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.45). COPYRIGHT 1991 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE, INC. -«•" ' n<>< •n-.w zn.r’i Lake Odessa News: M. Irene Morris was feted Sunday. Feb. 10, at Cunningham’s Acre with her three sons, Glen Jr.. Frederick and Kenneth and their wives as hosts. Many guests attended from the local community, as well as Lowell and Grand Rapids and other locales. Services were held in East Lansing Feb. 10 for Helen Shetterly. 79, of Bonita Springs, Fla. Mrs. Shetterly had been a resident at the east end of Jordan Lake for many years with her husband. Durward Strong, who died in 1979. She later married Jack Shetterly who survives her along with her children, Marilyn Christian and husband Gordon of Muskegon, and Charles Strong and wife Diane of East Lansing, plus five grandchildren. Burial was in North Star Cemetery in Gratiot County. During her Lake Odessa years, it was a common occurence for this couple to get mail and telephone messages intended for Durward and Helen Strong of Campbell Road and vice versa. Mrs. Strong was employed at Fates Foods during part of her residency here. Services were held Feb. 7 at St. Charles Church in Greenville for Maijorie Irish, 71, NOTICE of PUBLICATION TITLE ll-B SUMMER YOUTH PLAN Notice is hereby given that the Private Industry Council and the Chief Elected Officials of the Barry, Branch and Calhoun Service Delivery Area will be submitting a Summer Youth Employment and Training Plan for funds provided under the Title ll-B Job Training Partnership Act of 1982 as administered by the Michigan Department of Labor. The Summer Youth Plan describes the activities and services designed to meet the needs of disadvantaged youths ages 14-21 inclusive who are experiencing barriers to obtaining employment. Total funding requested for the 1991 program is $888,705, to serve approximately 397 JTPA-eligible participants. A Basic Skllls/Career Exploration Program will provide basic skills assessment, reading comprehension and math computation skills training for participants asses­ sed below the seventh grade level, and exposure to occupational clusters and businesses for 14-15 year old youths. $220,311 has been allocated to serve 182 participants. Special programs will serve special-needs and other target groups such as the handicapped. A Basic Skills/Worfc Experience Program for 16-21 year old youths will enhance math and reading skills, develop future employability and serve as a transition to the full-time work force. $497,308 has been allocated to serve 215 participants. The SYETP Plan will be available for public inspection at the major public libraries in Barry, Branch and Calhoun Counties after February 25, 1991. The Plan will be available after February 25.199i for public inspection at the Barry County Building, County Clerk's Office, 220 W. State Street, in Hastings, Michigan, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The Plan also will be available for public review at the Branch County Building, County Clerk's Office, 31 Division Street, Coldwater, Michigan, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The Plan is available for public inspection between the hours of 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Calhoun County Clerk’s Office, 315 West Green Street, Marshall, Michigan. Questions and comments are to be directed in writing to the Private Industry Council and/or Chief Elected Officials, in care of the Mid Counties Employment and Training Consortium, Inc., P.O Box 1574, Battle Creek, Michigan 49016. Nurturing . Sustaining... Helping . .Growing We're right around the comar or )u*l ■ phono can away. Making a difference every day. with burial in Rest Haven Memory Gardens. She is survived by her sister, Virginia Cunn­ ingham of Hubbardston, and three brothers and wives, Walter Russell and Marjorie of Lake Odessa, Louis and Mary of Greenville, Carroll and Martha Russell of Phoenix, Arizona. The latter couple were former Lake Odessa residents and owned the bakery after purchas­ ing it from the Rossctters. Walter is retired from Lakewood Schools. Louis is a retired Greenville postmaster. She is also survived by a son and his wife and two grandchildren. She was a Carson City native, and widow of Jack Irish. The 1-96 freeway has recently had sections adopted by groups recognized by signs that in­ dicate some volunteers are cleaning sections of the roadside miles from their home base. Amway employees, Forest Hills Presbyterian Church and a labor union are thus recognized in the “Adopt-A-Highway” program. Many ladies from Hastings, Dowling, Ban­ field, Woodland and Lake Odessa attended a morning program of United Methodist Women at the Mulliken Church on Wednes­ day last week. Members of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society braved the weather to at­ tend the Feb. 14 meeting. Mary Morrice and Charisse Preston provided the refreshments with a valentine theme. L. L. Benson presented the program, which consisted of films dealing with the granite industry in Barre, Vt. and the story film "The Stone Whistle," which related a child’s exposure to tombstone art. The luncheon held at the Congregational Church Feb. 13 was well attended by ladies from Vermontville and other local churches. The speaker was Catherine Scott, program manager of Eight Cap domestic violence. The Rev. Keith McIver gave the invocation and Laurel Garlinger g-’ve the devotional in­ troduction to the program. SHARING!5 CARING FOR RENT 3 BEDROOM HOME 2 full baths, finished basement, large kitchen, fireplace, 2 car garage. Excellent location, 2 miles from Hastings. $500.00 plus utilities. References required. Call Hastings City Bank Trust Department at 945-2401 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 21, 1991 — Page 9 could be set if n rained, or they could be plac­ ed under the trees if the weather was suitable From Tims to Time... By Esther Walton Excursions before the era of ‘good’ roads The steamer at Cole's Landing attracts a large group of Sunday School youngsters on excursion. Until the late 1930s and early 1940s, all the county roads were dirt. Most of the people did not own automobiles, and to go for an outing, one had to hitch up the horse and buggy or go by train. Because most villagers did not own horses, the train was the preferred way to have a special day. In the det. 10,1946 issue of the Banner, M. L. Cook tells about these early train excursions: “Before we had good roads in Michigan, the railroads often had excursions, usually to nearby places, occasionally to points as far away as Niagara Falls and Chicago. The round trip was usually about the regular one­ way fare. Occasionally the charge would be much less than that. “Money was not plentiful then. Wages for a 10-hour day were for common labor about $1.25, for carpenters and masons from $2.50 to $3. Wheat would sell for between 60 cents and $1 a bushel. Butter was 15 to 20 cents a pound most of the year. Eggs rarely exceeded 25 cents per dozen. . “These were the prices the farmers receiv­ ed. I mention wages, prices and the general scarcity of money, because they will show you that most folks could not afford a costly train trip. “So these excursions were helpful to folks with limited means, enabling them to get away for a short outing, and enjoy seeing places that were different. Almost invariably every seal jn the coaches were occupied, and the trains w6re long ones. “Once or twice during the summer months, on the Grand Rapids division of the Michigan Central, an excursion train to Detroit would leave Grand Rapids early enough so as to get to Detroit by noon. That would enable the ex­ cursionist to get dinner, witness a baseball game, and be back by 11:00 that night — which wasn't too bad. “I recall such a trip when I witnessed a game between Chicago and Detroit clubs. There was only one league, the National, at that time. The pitcher for Detroit that day was the noted “Lady Baldwin,” Charles Baldwin of this city who that same year won for Detroit the coveted championship. He was a left handed pitcher, and in his day was regard­ ed as the best in the country. It was a tired lot of excursionists from Hastings when they reached home that night, but we were very happy over Detroit’s victory. “Round trip excursion rate, Hastings to Macatawa Park, near Holland, was $1. In this the Michigan Central and Pere Marquette cooperated. What it meant to get to Lake Michigan, and to spend an afternoon there can Legal Notices STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY AMENDED PUBLICATION NOTICE Dtcuwd Estate File No. 91-20534-SE ESTATE OF WILLIAM F. RICHARDS. JR.. Deceas­ ed. Social Security No. 386-28-6113. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may bo barrod or affected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On February 28. 1991 at 2:00 p.m., in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Honorable Richard H. Shaw, Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Sue Ann Tossava requesting that she be appointed personal representative of the Estate of WILLIAM F. RICHARDS. JR., who lived at 4565 South Bedford Road. Hastings, Ml 49058, and who died on January 27, 1991; requesting that the heirs at law of the decedent be determined. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the state will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within four months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. February 18, 1991 Sue Ann Tossava 110 E. State Road Hastings. Ml 49058 Michael J. McPhillips (P33715) DIMMERS & McPHJLLIPS 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 616/945-9596 (2-21) STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY PROBATE COURT - JUVENILE DIVISION ORDER FOR PUBLICATION ON HEARING CASE NO. 3253 TO: BERNARD SEYBOLD IN THE MATTER OF: 3253 A petition has been filed in the above matter. A hearing on the petition will be conducted by the court on March 8. 1991 at 9:00 a.m. in Barry County Juvenile Court. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Bernard Seybold personally appear before the court at the time and place stated above. February 15, 1991 Richard H. Shaw, Judge of Probate (2-21) be imagined; for no one would think of driv­ ing a team over the rough sandy road to that place. The day and one’s strength would be nearly gone by the wearisome horse and buggy one-way ride. Nothing to it. No one would then think of such a trip, which can now be made in an auto so easily and so delightfully. “There were round-trip excursions to Grand Ledge, over the Pere Marquette and the C.K. & S. It was a real pleasure to make that trip. “They even had excursions to Jackson, round trip from Hastings for $1. And the advertised specialty was the opportunity to visit Jackson prison! Can you imagine folks taking a day off to get to such a place? But they did, and seemed to enjoy the opportunity. "Some of the excursions from Hastings were sponsored by local groups or organiza­ tions. The railroad gave them low rates, which allowed a good margin to the group that put on the excursion. “There were others where no profit was gained by anyone. I doubt if the railroad played even on some of them, such as Sunday School picnics, most always at Cole's Lan­ ding, Thomapple Lake. “When Barry County had so many nice lakes, where children can wade on the sandy bottom, or go in bathing safely, one might wonder why a picnic was held at Thomapple Lake, with its muddy bottom that would make wading or bathing dangerous for the little folks. These nicer resort lakes then had no good roads leading to them, and no facilities for amusing a big bunch of youngsters even if they could get there. “Mr. Cole had a swarm of row boats, and a small steamer on the lake, had swings, cro­ quet games, places to play other games and lots of shade near his large hotel, plenty of picnic tables, a big room where the tables NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on February 28, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. in the Annex Conference Room (old Commissioners Room), County Annex Building at 117 South Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. The subject of the public hearing will be the con­ sideration of the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended. Map Change A-l-91 Request to rezone property in Sec. 7, Barry Township on the West side of Sprague Road just South of Delton (see attached map). Commencing at the West quarter post of Sec. 7, TIN, R9W; th Southerly along the West line of Sec. 7. 98.00 ft. to o point on th Southerly line of the recorded plat of "Popular Beach No. 2" as found in Liber 3 of plats on Pg. 31 in the office of the register of deeds for Barry County, Michigan, said point also being the place of beginning; th East along the Southern line of said plat of "Popular Beach No. 2", 457.38 ft.; th South 825.00 ft.: th South 82 degrees 37 minutes 30 seconds East, 879.14 ft. to the Westerly right-of-way line of Sprogue Road, th East 33.00 ft. to the center line of Sprague Rood; th Southerwesterly 151.27 ft. along the center line of Sprague Road and along the arc of a curve to the right having a central angle of 22 degrees 26 minutes 15 seconds, a radius of 386.27 ft., and a chord bearing South 12 degrees 26 minutes 25 seconds West, 150.30 ft.; th South 23 degrees 24 minutes 10 seconds West continuing along the center line of said Sprogue Road. 752.50 ft.; th Southwesterly 98.27 ft. continuing along the center line of Sprague Road and along the arc of a curve to the right having a center angle of 17 degrees 56 minutes 20 seconds, a radius of 313.88 ft., and a chord bearing South 32 degrees 22 minutes 15 seconds West, 97.87 ft.; th North 56 degrees 14 minutes 15 second West, about 1158.00 ft. to a point on the West line of said Sec. 7. th Nor­ therly along the West line cf said Sec. 7 to the place of beginning. Also commencing at the West 1/4 post of Sec. 7. TIN, R9W; th Southerly along the West line of said Sec. 7, 98.00 fl. to tho Southerly line of the record­ “All these advantages resulted in Cole’s Landing having almost a monopoly of the Sunday School picnics put on by the churches of Hastings. So there was picnic excursions to Cole's landing every year from Hastings. "By guaranteeing a definite number, say 100 or 150. a round-trip fare of 25 cents would be made. The M.C- would bring extra cars to this city the evening before so they would have enough room- The cars could be filled and made a part of the 7:30 morning train, without delaying it. "When the excursionists were unloaded at Thomapple. the empty coaches would be taken to Morgan, a short distance away, and sidetracked so the afternoon west-bound train could pick them up and haul the little folks back to Hastings, then pull the empty coaches back to the M.C. yards at Grand Rapids. "For all this trouble, the round-trip fare of 25 cents would not seem sufficient to compen­ sate the M.C. I presume that the creation of good will toward the railroad might have been an objective — certainly not profit on 100 or 200 tickets at 25 cents for the round trip. “When the train was out of the way. there was a rush for the swings, and for the boat house. Grownups manned the oars, and children had rides across the lake. The little steamer was there, and fora small fare made a round trip up and down the lake and back to the dock. On the shore, all sorts of games and plays, supervised by ciders, were under way. There were few dull moments for the kids on shore or on the lake. "The special committee soon had a big crock of ice-cold lemonade for all comers and it was replenished often enough so that no one need be thirsty. “But the big event was the dinner. Such a feed. It meant a lot of hard work for the women, but they seemed to enjoy it. If the day was pleasant, the tables were set under the trees. If it threatened rain. They were set in a big room that was part of the hotel. "The children ate first. Then the grownups, including the women who prepared the meal, had their innings. But there was always enough and to spare. It didn't just happen that there was ample supply. That had all been planned. The cooked meats and other eatables were ready when and as needed. “If the excursion train reached Thomapple in the forenoon, the little folks were taken home on the afternoon train going west, which arrived at Thomapple about 4:30, as I remember it. Then those older ones who had planned to spend the whole day, had a chance for boat rides, steamer rides or to play games. If they wished, they could sit on the porch, or on the lawn and enjoy singing to the accom­ paniment of a wheezy organ in the hotel. “Then they went home on the 9 o’clock evening train. While waiting for it, sitting on the steps leading to the little station, they would sing the old familiar songs and hymns which all enjoyed. “The automobile has made it possible for a family or a small group to have a picnic of their iwn now. almost any day. But those Sunday School picnics MRYffd a useful pur­ pose in the day when that sort of a gathering was very helpful to all concerned. It was delightful to see the little folks have such a good time. “Bringing happiness to others had its com­ pensations. even when it called for hard work at the picnic. Maybe we would all be happier if we tried to make others happy." ed plat of "Popular Beach No. 2" as found in Liber 3 of plats on Pg. 31 in the office of the register of deeds for Barry County, Michigan; th East along the Southerly line of said plat of "Popular Beach No. 2" 457.38 ft. for the place of beginning; th con­ tinuing East along the South line of said plat of "Popular Beach No. 2". 171.42 ft. to a point on the West line of Lot No. 27. in said plat; th South along the West line of said Lot No. 27. 15.50 ft. to the Southwest corner of said Lot No. 27; th South 67 degrees on minutes 00 seconds East along the Southerly line of said plat of "Popular Beach No. 2," 761.00 ft. to the Southeast corner of Lot. No. 41 of said plat of "Popular Beach No. 2"; th South along the Westerly right-of-way of Sprague Road. 618.50 ft.; th continuing Southerly along the Westerly right-of-way line of Sprague Rd. 6.50 ft. along the arc of a curve to the right having a cen­ tral angle of 1 decree 03 minutes 15 seconds, a radius of 353.27 ft., and a chord bearing South 0 degrees 31 minutes 40 second West. 6.50 ft.; th North 82 degrees 37 minutes 30 seconds West 879.14 ft.; th North 825.00 ft. to the place of begin­ ning (see attached map). From R-3 to AR. Barry Twp. Map Change A-2-91 Request to rezone property in Sec. 28 and 33. Assyria Township on Day Rood on Loon Lake (see attached mop). The West 1/2 of Southeast 1/4 of Sec. 28. TIN, R7W. From AR to RL-2. Assyria Twp. Map Change A-3-91 Request to consider the rezoning of land now zoned C-2 and AR on the Southeast corner of Keller and Marsh Roads to entirely C-2 or entirely AR (see attached map). Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of Sec. 17, T2N, R10W, distant North 985 ft. from the center 1/4 corner of said section, and run­ ning thence North 343 ft. to the Northwest Corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Sec. 17; thence South 343 ft.; thence West 250 ft. to the place of beginning. Orangeville Twp. Also to consider the rezoning of land now zoned C-2 in Sec. 17 described os comm. 250 ft. East from the intersection of Keller and Marsh Rd. for a point Barry Community Hospice Services seeking volunteers; Barry Community Hospice Services are de­ signed especially to help patients with a life­ threatening illness and new volunteers are continually needed. Volunteers work along with a team of physicians, nurses, social workers and clergy to contribute to the well-being of the patients and their families. In an atmosphere of support and acceptance, Hospice assists pa­ tients and families in facing the physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual aspects of living and dying. Volunteer training sessions are held twice each year. The next training will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on five Tuesdays, beginning March 5. Training will be held at the hospice office, 911 W. Green St. in Hastings. Many volunteers who have completed the training course are actively involved in providing service in all areas of the county. Each volunteer makes his or her own contributions to hospice patients and fami­ lies. Within the past few months, volunteers have provided meals for families, given much needed respite care so loved ones could get out or be able to rest, listened to patient concerns, provided transportation and even helped patients fulfill life-time dreams. Volunteers also are an integral part of hospice bereavement services. They have helped organize and prepare memorial services, visited the grieving families, Barry County Marriage Licenses — Kevin William Wade, Bellevue and Brenda Kay Payne, Bellevue. Scott Douglas Karrar, Lake Odessa and Ruth Ann Miller, Lake Odessa. Paul B. Adam, Hastings and Stacie Lynn Kilboum, Hastings. Bradley Eugene Ashcraft, Nashville and Amy Ann Buchanan, Hastings. Thomas E. Muste, Middleville and Lucretia Maria Boehm. Middleville. of beginning, th East 50 ft. South 150 ft., th West 50 ft., th North 150 ft. to the point of beginning (this is port of the P.P. *08-11-017-004-20) Orangeville Twp. To be rezoned from C-2 to AR (see attached map). All the above mentioned property is located in Barry County, Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon the amendments either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at contacted loved ones on especially difficult days, like holidays and anniversaries, and have provided help and support to families by listening and caring. Volunteers are needed in the hospice office to perform basic office functions. Another aspect of volunteering includes the opportunity to do public speaking through the local hospice's speakers’ bureau. People interested in volunteering should call the hospice office, 948-8452, for further information and registration for the training program. Consumers Power pays $800,000 in local taxes Property tax payments to local governmen­ tal units for 1990 by Consumers Power Com­ pany will include S804.S08 in Barry County. This week the utility, one of the largest private landowners in Michigan, will pay nearly $123.5 million for the winter portion of its property tax bill to counties, townships and cities in its Lower Peninsula service area. In the Northwestern Region, $40,700,859 will be paid in 27 counties. “We recognize the importance of our tax payments to local schools and local govern­ ments.” said Karen A. McCarthy, area manager for Consumers Power. “We try to supplement these funds both through the in­ volvement of our employees in the com­ munities in which they live and through our corporation contributions and other programs to make the communities good places to live.” Consumers Power Company's Nor­ thwestern Region provides electric and natural gas senice to more than 546,000 customers in all or parts of 27 counties located in the northern and western portions of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Consumers Power Company, the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy Corporation, is Michigan’s largest utility serving almost six million of the state's nine million residents in 67 of the 68 Lower Peninsula counties. the above mentioned time and place. The amendments of the Barry County Zoning Or­ dinance are available for public inspection at the Borry County Planning Office, 220 W. State St.. Hastings, Michigan between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed betwon 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Fri­ day. Please phone the Barr/ County Planning Of­ fice at 948-4830 for further Information. Nancy L. Boersmo, Barry County Clerk This map la part of the Official Zoning Hap of Orangeville Twp. of Barry County, Michigan. A-3-91 The outlined area is the proposed area for rezoning from C-2 to AR in Sec. 17, Orangeville Twp. The outlined area is the proposed area for rezonlng to entirely C-2 or entirely AR in Sec. 17, Orangeville Twp. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 21, 1991 Woodland News by Catherine Lucas The third Lenten service will be at Woodland United Methodist Church Sunday. March 3, at 7 p.m. The Rev. Brian Allbright will be the speaker. Saturday, Feb. 23, the "Sound of Music" Committee of Lakewood United Methodist Church will hold a breakfast at the church from 7 to 10 a.m. The public is welcome and a free-will offering will be taken. An "open house" will be held at Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday. Feb. 24. from 2 to 5 p.m. in honor of the 25th wedding annviersary of the Rev. and Muriel Pierce. The Lakewood Ministerial Association has planned a special service to show the support of the Christian community to all service per­ sonnel and their families. This service is not in favor of or against war. or the Gulr War itself, but merely to express support for the service personnel and the families of those in­ volved. There will be special music, and Rev. Rick McKire from Lansing, who is involved in helping in the lives of needing and hurting families, will be the speaker. This special support service will be at Lakewood United Methodist Church on Sun­ day, March 3, at 3 p.m. The Rev. George Speas had surgery on his knee in Port Huron late last week. Richard Waite spoke at Kilpatrick United Brethren Church on Sunday this week, and the Rev. Cliff Randall will speak next Sunday. Rev. Speas is expected to be home from the hospital by the weekend. He will spend a few weeks at home recuperating. Bonnie Norton and Lillian Vandecarr serv­ ed turkey and dressing at the February Kilpatrick Missionary Society dinner last Wednesday. There were 20 people at the noon meal. This meal is held the second Wednes­ day of every month. A valentine party was held by the Lakewood United Methodist Church “Teenagers Club” on the 14th. Barbara Myers planned and was hostess of the potluck dinner, which was preceded by punch and a social hour and followed by games and poetry reading. Barbara furnished cakes for desert and had a special double-heart cake for Muriel and Rev. Ward Pierce, who are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary this week. Because the weather was very cold and the roads icy, only Dale and Nancy Cunningham. Eunice Eckardt, Dick and Joyce Waite, Daisy Waite, Cathy Lucas, Ward and Muriel Pierce. Vem and Barbara Meyers. Chuck and Peggy Armbruster and Carl Pierce attended the party. The Woodland Lions Club met at the Lions Den Tuesday evening last week. They then went next door to the Woodland Townehouse to enjoy the February “Rabbit Fry" and returned to the den after dinner for their meeting. Polly Poon was the special guest for me evening. Polly is an exchange student from Hong Kong at Lakewood High School this year. She is living with the Chris Walker family in Mulliken. The 16 members at the’meeting were all im­ pressed with Polly’s mastery of English and were interested in her talk about her homeland. Members have said that she spoke very well and was interesting. The Woodland Lions Club will not hold monthly pancake breakfasts for a few months. Perhaps they will resume the breakfasts when the summer members return, but the time will be decided and announced later. Bill and Margaret Brodbeck returned Fri­ day from a 25-day trip to Arizona and Califor­ nia. They traveled with her sister and brother­ in-law. Jack and June McManus of Charlotte. In Arizona they visited with Jerry and Mardelle Bates, who arc spending the winter near Phoenix, and went rock hunting in the desen with them. They also visited the Petrified Forest and the Painted Desert. While in California, they saw Harold and Nell Stannard at their winter home at Palm Springs. The Brodbeck and McManus couples spent a few days with a cousin of Margaret and June in Apple Valley. While there, they went into Los Angeles, visited Disneyland and saw some other southern California sights. They also attended the church where Roy and Dale Rogers are members, but the famous movie stars were not at church that week. One morning in Apple Valley they had breakfast with Pauline Bird, formerly of Woodland. Later they went to San Jose, where they visited with a sister of Margaret and June, Bea Faber, and her family. They saw a grove of redwoods near San Jose. The Brodbecks saw orchards and produce farms throughout California damaged by the extreme cold of this winter as well as by the continuing drought. They said everyone they visited in California was very careful not to waste any water. In some communities, water meters are set to shut off when a household has used the allotment for the period. Margaret said she believes they rode ap­ proximately 4,500 miles. They encountered bad roads in Indiana on Friday as they were coming home. They saw over 50 cars and trrucks in ditches that day due to icy roads, but conditions became better after they got north of Fort Wayne. There will be a "Parents and Kids" night at Zion Lutheran Church Saturday, Feb. 23. It will start with a soup and sandwich supper at 6 p.m. Volleyball and other games for the younger children will follow the supper. The Woodland Alumni Association 1991 Board of Directors held its first meeting in January. The board members decided to in­ clude in the invitations to the banquet this year anyone who attended high school at Woodland, but completed their high school education somewhere else. If you or anyone you know fits that category and would like to be included in the Woodland Alumni Associa­ tion, contact the corresponding secretary, Shirley Kilmer, at 170 W. Broadway. Woodland 48897. or call Shirley at (616) 367-4031. Also, if you have the address of any former Woodland schoolteachers, please contact Shirley. The committee would like to invite them to the banquet. The first 1991 Lakewood Ministerial Association combined Lenten service was held at Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday evening. The Rev. Keith McIver of Lake Odessa Congregational Church delivered the sermon. Special music was pro­ vided by a quartet of Nancy and Jeff Booi, Kathy Stowell and Fran Courser and a junior­ senior high choir directed by Kathy Smith. The second Lakewood Ministerial Associa­ tion combined Lenten service will be Sunday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m., at Woodgrove BrethrenChristian Parish and the Rev. Robert Kirsten will be the speaker. Refreshments and fellowship follow each of the seven special Lenten season services. PUBLIC NOTICE Middleville realtor withdraws his annexation request for apartments -To study the feasibility of using first responder teams for emergency medical care under the coordination and direc­ tion of professional paramedics. Informational meeting for Interested parties will be held Wednesday, February 27,1991 at the Assyria Township Hall at 7:00 p.m. Call Diana Newman, Assyria Township Supervisor, If you are unable to attend this meeting. 963-1563 or 965-8866. Don't smoke and sme: •00,000 I>jk» a •150.000 by <» 33 •5100,000 brxt 39 •5250.000 by 49 •5500.000 by <t 57 •51.000.000 by | 65 » AMERICAN IZ LUNG • NOTICE • BOARD OF REVIEW The Board of Review will meet on March 5,1991 In the office of the Supervisor at Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings to organize and review the Assessment Roll. PUBLIC MEETINGS to hear Assessment APPEALS will be hold at the RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP HALL, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings on: MARCH 11 9 a.m. till Noon & 1 p.m. till 4 p.m. MARCH 12 9 a.m. till Noon & 1 p.m. till 4 p.m. Also, any other days deemed necessary to equalize the Assessment Roll. PROPERTY ASSESSMENT RATIOS & FACTORS FOR 1990 CLASS Agriculture----Commercial...... Industrial.......... Residential....... Developmental. Personal........... RATIO .50.79 .50 .50 .44.84 .50 .50 MULTI ’Ll ER .9844 1.0000 1.0000 1.1151 1.0000 1.0000 The above ratios and multipliers do not mean that every parcel will receive the same. If you have purchased property It will be assessed at 50% of sale value. If you have improved your property such as additions, new buildings, driveways, etc., this will also reflect In the value of your property. Upon request of any person who Is assessed on sai'f roll, or his agent, and upon sufficient cause being shown, the Board of Review will correct the assessment of such property as will, in their judgement, make the valuation thereof relatively just and equal. ROBERT M. EDWARDS, SUPERVISOR RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 3793 Gun Lake Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 Hastings Middle School band members received first division ranking in 27 events at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association District 10 Solo and Ensemble Festival, which was held at the Otsego Middle School Saturday. Students receiving first division ratings, representing an outstanding performance were: (front row, from left) Kate Barch, Russ Solmes, Chad Johncock, Christy LaJoye (second row) Shasta Homing, Matt Styf (back row) Angie Sarver, Carrie Varney, Jenny Dukes, Crysta Wetzel and Chad Price. Also receiving a first division rating were: (front row, from left) Carl Olsen, Jennifer Welcher, Nick Lewis, Matt Birman (second row) Christen Ossenheimer, Kelly Bellgraph, Sarah McKinney, Joe James, (third row) Nikki Green­ field, Jenny Myers, Lisa Reynolds, Marie DeWitt, Eleanore Schroeder (back row) Amy Wltzel, Sabrina Haywood, Scott McKelvey, Jim Bortom and George Rumpf. Assyria Township is seeking Individuals interested in forming a safety committee. The objectives of the safety committee are as follows: -To organize and implement a neighborhood watch program within the Township. Hastings Middle School band members named first division | ASSOCIATION’ by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Local realtor William Getty has withdrawn his request to annex Thomapple Township property he owns into the Village of Middleville because the parcel cannot be served by municipal sewer until at least 1992. The property on Lem Paul Street was to be developed by Brian Drake of Caledonia, who planned to build two four-unit luxury apartments with attached garages after he bought the land from Getty. The annexation request was originally discussed at the first January Village Council meeting. — NOTICE Rutland Charter Township Notice is hereby given: The Rutland Charter Township Appeals Board will conduct a hear­ ing, to consider the Application of Swift's Ex­ cavating Inc. of 3704 Woodiand Road, Wood­ land, Ml. for a variance to build single resident dwellings in the Lake Algonquin Resort Pro­ perties Unit #2, Lots, 211 thru 218, and lots 223 thru 226, for a variance to locate these dwell­ ings 50 feet from the center line of the road or highway, instead of 83 feet outlined in Sec. 17 of the Rutland Charter Township's Zoning Ordinance. Where: Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Ml When: Monday, February 25, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. The application and site plans are available, for inspection, at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. until noon. Interested pesons will be given opportunity to be heard, either verbally or in writing, at the above time and place. BERNARD HAMMOND Building Administrator Rutland Charter Township The legal move can be accomplished by the village requesting annexation from the Barry County Board of Commissioners. After withdrawing the request, Getty asked President Duane Thatcher when he thought the sewer would be available. "We'll be in a position to give you a more definitive answer in two weeks," he re­ sponded. "When Trustee Floyd Bray questioned why providing sewer service would take until 1992, when earlier projections called for the service in the fall of 1991, Thatcher pointed out that the work might not necessarily start in 1992, but the sewer could be completed in 1992. "We just can't pull it together in that amount of time," he said, noting that the Michigan Department of Natural Resources had not yet cleared the plans submitted by the village for the sewer expansion. Getty said the delay would put the project too far in the future for the developer, but he would appreciate it if Thatcher would contact him when he had more solid information on sewer availability. A data entry person to put police information into its computer will go to work for the village through the cooperation of the Career Development Institute, Thornapple Kellogg Schools and the village. Attorney Jeff Youngsma, who had advised against the move last month changed his recommendation after getting new information from a representative of CDI. Nurses Aide Classes Beginning...MARCH 1st Part-time positions available. Call Char Rentz at Tendercare Hastings for an interview .945-9564 Language that was thought to require a job offer from the village after the information was entered into the computer turned out to be a stipulation that the village would be liable to offer 30 hours of work to the student The name of Mike Lytle was submitted and approved by the council as the newest member of the Planning and Zoning Commission to replace Don Hutchins, who has resigned. Also, a request from the Mark Vander Ploeg for the Planning Commission to send the three newest members of the panel, Lytle, Ed Schellinger and John Mugridge, to a seminar sponsored by the Michigan Society of Planning Officials was approved unanimously. The day-long meeting is planned for March 18 in Lansing, and will cost S225 for registration for the three. Trustee Lon Myers moved to approve the trip, saying he thought it was important for the village to send the commission members. VanderPloeg also reported that Consumers Power had surveyed the Railroad Street area for a requested street light and submitted a site plan for the council. "Consumers said they will not charge for the installation, and the monthly charge will be $8.25," he said. The council voted unanimously to ask for installation of the street light Council also voted 7-0 to hire former Village Manager Ernie Ball to stand in for Kit Roon for a period of not more than six months. Roon will be placed on paid medical leave until he is able to return to work, and if he is cleared by his doctor before the six months, he will be asked to resume his activities for the village. Ball will be paid the same salary that Roon received as village manager. After a closed meeting, the council voted 7­ 0 to make the village owned "ski hill prop­ erty" available for development. The approximately 40 acres lies on the east side of the village, and was formerly the site of a ski resort named "Eskar." In the past, the council has talked of allowing single-family residences to be built there for higher priced houses. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 21, 1991 — Page 11 FFA WEEK IS FEBRUARY 16 - 23, 199 F Area officials to attend Municipal League session Nearly 700 municipal officials representing Hastings and other cities and villages throughout the state will gather at the Lansing Center in Lansing Feb. 27 for the Michigan Municipal League’s 25th annual Legislative Conference. Under the theme “New Leadership - New Beginning." this year’s conference will focus attention on the new direction and priorities of state government and the appropriate role of municipal officials in shaping legislation and state government policies. Highlighting the one-day conclave will be a noon keynote address by Governor John M. Engler, who will outline his visions for state government, and share his perspective on how new state policies will affect local government operations. MML President Woodrow Stanley, coun­ cilman from Flint, will call the conference to order at 9 a.m. and deliver opening remarks on the challenges and opportunities facing local governments. “Basic municipal services, such as road maintenance, garbage pick up, and police and fire protection are threatened by the proposed downsizing of state and federal government,” Stanley noted. "In light of continuing federal budget problems, and President Bush’s recently announced plan to transfer the ad­ ministration of $22 billion of federal pro­ grams to the states, good state/local relations are critical to the fiiture local government services.” At 9:15 a.m., State Senator Doug Cruse, chair of the Senate Republican Caucus, and State Rep. Pat Gagliardi, House Majority Floor Leader, will outline legislative priorities for the new legislative session. Conference attendees will learn how state budget reductions and proposed property tax cuts will affect local government budgets dur­ ing a general session scheduled for 10:15 a.m. Patti Woodworth, director of the Michigan Department of Management and Budget, and Rep. David Hollister, chair of the House Ap­ propriations Subcommittee on Social Ser­ vices, will begin the session with a discussion of state budget issues. Later, Rep. Lynn Jon­ dahl, chair of the House Taxation Committee, will be joined by State Treasurer Douglas Roberts for a panel discussion on property tax reduction proposals. .Following Engler’s keynote address, con­ ference attendees will assemble at 2 p.m. in a general session, dedicated to the issue of solid waste management. Titled "Solid Waste Management - Where Do We Go From Here?’’, the panel discussion will feature presentations by Senator Paul Wartner, chair of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs; William Rustem, vice president. Public Sec­ tor Consultants Inc.; Alan Howard, chief, DNR Waste Management Division; and Terry Guerin, chair of the Michigan Recycling Coalition. A series of concurrent sessions examining topics of concern to city and village officials will begin at 3:45 p.m. Policy initiatives scheduled for discussion during the afternoon sessions include infrastructure financing, crime, community growth management and a hearing on housing problems. The Michigan Municipal League, uniting more than 500 member cities and villages, is dedicated to the improvement of municipal government and administration through cooperative effort. planet The Following Sponsors Support Agricultural Education! tnurto •TOUR AREA PURINA CHOW DEALER" MAC’S FEED INCORPORATED DAIRY - BEEF - HOG (616) 795-7922 • Middleville, MI 49333 FREEPORT ELEVATOR 765-8421 223 Division St. - Freeport, MI Learning To Do - Doing To Learn - FFA MURCO, INC. “A Great Name In Beef’ 685-6886 1111th Street - Plainwell Over 400,000 Members Working Today For A Better Tomorrow! Recognizing Our Dedicated FFA Kids! We Support High School Agriculture! ‘Jt/efa'ezX REAL ESTATE TWIN CITY FOOD, INC. 1315 Sherman 374-8837 -Lake Odessa Earning To Live - Living To Serve - FFA WOLEVER’S REAL ESTATE Waste Removal Service & Recycling Steel Sales * Angle Iron * I-Beams & More 795-9S1 1-1 2275 McCann - Hastings We Safute You FFA FFA - Finding A More Productive Way CSMaMni *3 YOUR2 BEST VALUES... MWhrMteNif4 MTMIkRf FtWSQMXtl StRVICtS INC. P.O. Bo. 126 129 E. Scat, St. Hasting,. MI 49OSS PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF REVIEW HOPE TOWNSHIP The organizational meeting of the Hope Township Board of Review will be held in the office of the Supervisor at the Hope Township Hall on March 5, 1991 at 6 p.m. All public meetings of the 1991 Board of Review will be held at the Hope Township Hall. 5463 S. Wall Lk. Rd. (M-43). 963-1585 C8 radtoe and cettotor phones ere second beet Vyou need tooetyotr message through loud anddeac One can't Iighfthe state. 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INSURANCE ^REDKEN We Use and Recommend REDKEN Products I ' MEMBER FDIC------ ----- »AOM|UPf*UMinUAl . *A0M (U9TMJ IfF • «AJ»4 8UOFA4J GFKBA4 •»»A7#AJIIV Any property owner unable to attend either of the above appeal dates may appeal by letter no later than March 11, 1991 to the Hope Township Board of Review, 5463 S. Wall Lake Rd.. Hastings. Mich. 49058. 1991 Factors and Assessment Ratios as determined by the Barry County Equalization Department. 101 201 401 501 601 Agriculture Commercial Residential Timber Cutover Developmental Personal Property Multiplier Multiplier Multiplier Multiplier Multiplier Multiplier 1.0652 1.0000 1 1539 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 Ratio Ratio Ratio Ratio Ratio Ratio 46.94% 50.00% 43 33% 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% Change in Assessment Notices are sent only to property owners whose property assessment has changed for 1991. 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That, or maybe he just knows his basketball. He said that his Trojans would need to han­ dle the Hastings pressure, contain their threepoint shooting and play a very sound game overall to defeat the Saxons Tuesday. He also said that, while Hastings is not a physically imposing team, it always plays excellent defense. Holzhueter’s predictions proved prophetic, as the Saxons stifled the Trojan offense and cruised to a 62-45 victory in a non-leaguc game at Hastings. The key io the win, according to Hastings coach Dennis O’Mara, was that the Saxons were able to shut down Middleville’s potent offense. “We played very well defensively." he said. “We used a trap, which is a variation of what we’ve done all season. After the Mar­ shall game, we needed to make some adjustments." O’Mara was referring to last Tuesday’s 65-56 loss to the Redskins, in which Marshall was able to keep pounding the ball inside. While the Trojans did manage to get the ball inside, their shots were heavily contested. Middleville connected on just 26 percent of its shots from the floor, going 15 for 56. The Saxons also did a good job of checking Trojan guard Jason Pranger, who came into the game averaging 27 points per game. Pranger was “held" to 18 polrts. “When you play Middleville, you have to control Pranger." O'Mara said. “You can never shut him down completely. When he gets going, he can score a lot of points in a "We just tried tv contain him. good defense on the other guys. Gabe (Griffin) did an excellent job The senior guard hounded then play I thought on him" Pranger wherever he went, and forced him into taking some off-balance shots. Holzhueter gave the credit to the Hastings defense, but said his team didn’t do the things it needed to do to get the open shots. “We didn’t set screens, and we did a lot of standing around," he said. “They matched up pretty well with Jason, and forced him to hurry his shot. We didn’t work as hard as we needed to.” The new wrinkle in the Hastings defense, th- half-court trap, seemed to keep the Tro­ jans off balance. Middleville runs a similar defense, but failed to find the open man. "From the bench I could sec openings in it (the trap),” Holzhueter said. “But the players on the court couldn’t see them. We didn't make very good decisions.” Hastings jumped out to a 40-32 lead after three quarters, but a pair of Pranger free throws with 6:31 left pulled the Trojans within four. Pranger was then whistled for a pair of quick fouls, the second of which, occurring with 5:38 remaining, was his fourth. Sophomore Bryan Sherry and senior David Oom each drilled a pair of free throws, and the lead was back to eight. Holzhueter, who then pulled Pranger out of the game, said that was a key stretch of the game. “We were still within range, but we tightened up and they were able to keep the lead,” he said. After a three-second violation against the Saxons, Trojan forward Bob Jansen, a recent addition to the starting lineup, hit three of four from the charity stripe to keep Middleville within five, 48-43. Nick Williams, who led all scorers with 25 points, including three triples, then broke free in the lane for a short bank shot. The Trojans' Brad Bnmcr tried to Nock the shot, but arriv­ ed late and hammered the backboard instead, drawing a technical fbul. Williams swished both free throws, and Hastings led 52-43. O’Mara cited the Saxons' free throw shooting as another key to the victory. “That makes all the difference in the world,” he said. “We’ve had a couple of games that we may have been able to win, or at least make a lot closer, had we been able to make our free throws." Hastings hit 13 of 14 in the fourth quarter to squelch any Middleville bid for a rally. While Williams was the only Saxon in dou­ ble figures, O’Mara received several key per­ formances off his bench. Trent Weller tallied eight big points. Weller’s quality minutes were even more important due to the injury of sophomore Matt Brown, who suffered a strained knee in the fourth quarter of the Marshall game. O’Mara said that Brown is out indefinitely, and the extent of the damage to his knee would not be determined until more tests were performed. But he added that it was nice to see his bench come in and contribute. "When someone gets hurt, other people have step forward,” he said. “It was especial­ ly nice to see our bench come in and play well defensively. The Saxons will be host to Twin Valley rival Sturgis Friday. Next week, the regular season winds to a close as Hastings travels to Hillsdale Tuesday and Coldwater on Friday. Holzhueter now must prepare his squad for Friday’s O-K Blue tilt with Byron Center, which is currently third in the league. The Trojans, who are fourth, edged the Bulldogs in the team’s previous meeting at Byron Center on a last-second hoop by center John Scheib. He added that the is having a difficult time figuring out the Jekyll and Hyde nature of his team. "We've been up and down." he said, "We're either good or bad We really don't have a middle ground." "Al the beginning ofthe year, (consistency) to something we strived far. But we haven't found it yet " Jamie Barg of Middleville applies a little pressure on the Saxons’ Ryan : Nichols. The Trojans, who are In fourth place In the OK Blue standings, will entertain third-place Byron Center Friday night. Middleville is now 10-7 overall, and 7-5 In the OK Blue. The Bulldogs, whom the Trojans defeated by one point earlier In the season, are 8-4 In the league. Calvin Christian has ; already clinched the O-K Blue championship. Bowling Scores Thursday Angel, Stefano’s 67W-24W; McDonald’s S7H-34H; Clay’s 54-34; Enforce Ware 48W-43W; Lib Brown Jug 44W-4315; Hastings Mutual 42-30; Barry Co. Real Estate 38-54. High Games & Series: C. Moore 18'; V. Carr 179; B. Cuddahee 181; P. Norris 196; J. Green 159-434: C. Burpee 148; K. Barnum 146; D. Brooks 170; L. Watson 153; S Snider 160; B. Bemheisel 131; K. McMillon 147; B. Moody 191-505; R. Haight 173: D. Snyder 191-537; N. McDonald 173. ( Sports ) Monday Bowlerettes Kent Oil 58-26; Britten Concrete 58-26; D & J Electric 47W-36K; Hecker Agency 44-40; River Bend Travel 42-42; Good Time Pizza 37-45; Dorothy's Hairstyling -JO ^-*v / 72 . High Games & Series: T. Loftus 176-4'2' D. Coenen 173-480; H. Coenen 186-534; J McMillen 177-423; M. Garber 178-483; E. Dunham 178-462; L Elliston 191-539- S Drake 194-496. Good Games: T. Loftus 176; J. McMillen 177; B. Wilson 157; M. Garber 178- E Dunham 178; M. Dull 165; L. Elliston 191-' L. Dawe 168; J. Skedgell 166; S. Drake 194,' Monday Mixers Three Ponies Tack 556-326; Andrus of Hastings 52-36; Ferrellgns 50-387; Grandmas Plus One 48-40; Hastings Bowl 48-40; Clay’s Dinner Bell 48-40; Girrbach’s 47Vi-40Vi; Miller Real Estate 47-41; Dewey’s Auto Body 47-41; Pioneer Apartments 46*6-41'6; Lazy Girls Inc. 45642'6; Dads Post No. 241, 42'6-456; Outward Appearance 41:47; Cinder Drugs 38-50; Music Center 366-516; Miller Carpets 35:53; Goof Offs 33-55; Michelob 31-57. Good Games: B. Lumbert 154; P. Czinder 165; P. Koop 178: B. Roush 161; B. Moore 140; G. Wilson 160; J. Dykehousc 160; S. Neymeiyer 156; M. Garrett 176; J. Bursley 159; L. Perry 156; B. Cramer 149; S. San­ born 190; K. Falk 140; J. Ogden 170; B. Anders 176; S. Nevins 178; R. Girrbach 171; K. Schantz 164; D. James 168. Good Games & Series* K. Keeler 189-503; P. O’Heran 199-463; K. Sutfin 179-498; J. Gasper 225:500; Y. Markley 163:462; B. Hathaway 189-521; G. Otis 186483; R. Shapley 182495; C. Beckwith 189-484. Thursday Twisters Andrus Chevrolet 63-33; Tom’s Market 59-37; Century 21 - Czinder 57-39; B.D.S.. Inc. 51'6-44'6; Geukes Market 45-51; Hastings Mutual 446-51'6; Hastings Bowl 43-53; Ray James Electromechanical 41-55; Bowman Refrigeration 39-57; Shamrock Tavern 37-59. High Games: M. Smith 180; G. Greenfield 179; J. Connor 170; B. Dunn 163; D. Staines 191; L. Weyerman 155; S. Keeler 176; B. Steele 153; P. Coykcndall 167; L. Myers 174; C. Wallace 185; M. Eaton 152; K. Lancaster 158; D. Oliver 189; M. Brew 169; B. Bowman 202; M. Patten 155; S. Neymeiyer 174; S. Sanborn 169; L. Barnum 192. High Games & Series: M. Smith 180-488. J. Connor 170-471; D. Staines 191-486; S. Keeler 176-187; B. Steele 153-451; P Coykcndall 167-457; L. Myers 174-469; C. Wallace 185-466; D. Oliver 189-502; M. Brew 169-472; B. Bowman 202-512; L. Bar­ num 192-488. Lakewood controls tempo, tops Maple Valley, 4441 David Oom of Hastings drives as the Trojans’ Rob Hunt cuts off his path to the hoop. The Saxons defeated Middleville 62-45 in Tuesday's non-league game at Hastings. The Saxons, who improved to 7-9 with the win will be host to Sturgis Friday night. Tuesday Mixed Formula Realty 18-6; Consumers Concrete 15 1/2-8 1/2; Thornapple Valley Equipment 14-10; Marsh’s Refrigeration 13 1/2-10 1/2; Lewis Really 13-11; Finishing Touch 13-11; Admiral 11-13; J&M 9-15* Miller’s Carpet 7-17; Middle Lakers 6-18. Mens High Games and Series G. Hause 221-584; D. Keast 172; B. Lake 5^6; D. Endres 215-572; J. Jacobs 198-531; J. Wilber 179; B. Easterly 201; N. Nelson 213-486. Womens High Games and Series IL Wilkins 207-538; P. Lake 186* V Scobey 149; M. GHIons US-371; T. Eaton Wednesday P.M. Friendly Home Parties 63-37; Misfits 6*-43; Mace’s Pharmacv 586-376; Hair Care Center 57'6-426; Lifestyles 53'6-426; Nashville Locker 52-44; Varney’s Stables 48-48; Easy Rollers 47'6-486; Valley Realty 43-53;4-100. High Games & Series: B. Hathaway 194-557; L. Yoder 213-546; L. Elliston 213-534; S. Pennington 190-499; P. Smith 202-518; P. Castleberry 182-475; C. Sanlnoccncio 148—416; V. Slocum 162-477; B. Vrogindewey 162-448; M. Brimmer 162-:440; j. Pettengill 150-361; C. Watson 163; M. Haywood 131; P. Frederickson 437. Sunday Night Mixed Die Hards 64-32; Alley Cats 62'6-336; Get Along Gang 55-41; Gutterdusters 54-42; Really Rottcns 53'6-42 6; Ogdenites 526-436: Hooter Crew 51-45; Holy Rollers 486-47'6; Pin Busters 48-48; Greenbacks 446-516; Wanderers 44-52; Traitors 436-526; We Don’t Care 43 6-52 6; Misfits 43-53; Chug a Lugs 42-54; Thunderdogs 42-54; Sandbaggers 366-596; Middleakers 36-60. Women’s High Games & Series: A. Snyder 182; B. Moody 177-516; A. Sutliff 188; D. VanCampen 197-526; D. Kelley 186-524; C. Allen 176-537; J. Miller 157; B. Cantrell 167; M.K. Snyder 177. Men’s High Games & Series: D. Mon­ tague 184; R. Hughes 172; C. Haywood 204; M. Tilley 222-565; B. Lake 210-521; D Welsch 207-589; C. Wilson 223-601; R. Ogden 202-531; L. Miller 217-552; J. Miller 160; R. Neymeiyer 194-569; J. Barnum 222-583; R. Snyder 172; J. Kubek 182. Thursday A.M. Word of Faith No. 2. 62; Question Marks 61; Leftovers 60; Northland Optical 56'6; Varneys 53 6; Word of Faith No. 1, 51'6; Valley Realty 476; Bosley’s 47; Tea for Three 466; Slow Pokes 466; Hummers 46; Kreative Korners 45; Word of Faith No. 3. 42; Kloosterman’s 396; Welton’s 38; Friend­ ly Homes 36'6. Good Games: B. Norris 186; R. Martin 146; G. Scobey 157; A. Perez 161; R. Kuempel 170; C. Ryan 151; B. Fisher 143; N. Hummel 199. High Series & Games: N. Wilson 180-528; S. Mogg 190-501; C. Stuart 179497; K. Richardson 163-410; S. Nolen 167-474; S. Brimmer 152-452; P. Hamilton 176494; A. Allen 160464; L. Johnson 188443; I. Ruthruff 163459; K. Thomason 167491; I. Mead 159-186; P. Godbcv 186486. It was a battle of two distinctly different styles of play Tuesday night at Lakewood High School. The high-powered Maple Valley Lions, who had scored over 100 points in two of their last three outings, were playing the defensiveminded Vikings, who Friday had held CCleading Charlotte some 20 points below its season average. Something had to give. Lakewood used a strong defense and a pa­ tient offense to subdue the Lions 44-41 in a non-league game to improve its overall record to 8-9. Maple Valley, coming off a tough 68-65 loss to SMAA leading Pennfield on Friday, fell to 11-6 overall. Neither team led by more than six points at any time during the game, which came down to the final buzzer. Maple Valley’s Dan Franks barely missed a three-pointer that would have sent the game into overtime. Viking forward Brent Barker nailed a pair of free throws to put Lakewood up by two. 4341. The Lions then worked the clock down to five seconds before a pass went through for­ ward Scott Casteele’s hands and out of bounds. The Vikings in-bounded the ball to Chris Duits, who was promptly fouled. Duits split the free throws with three seconds left, but Maple Valley could not send the game into overtime. Lakewood coach Mike Maciasz was pleas­ ed that his squad was able to contain the highoctane Lion offense. "They had been scoring in the hundreds, but we were able to hold them down." he said. "They shot the ball poorly, and it was largely due to our defense." Maple Valley coach Jerry Reese contended that the game was one of tempo. "They passed the ball 10 or 12 times every time they touched it, so we weren’t able to run,” he said. “I thought we got the ball where we wanted it, but we had trouble scoring." The Lions hit 14 of 42 from the field for the game, while the Vikings, who have had pro­ blems shooting all season long, connected on 15 of 38. Maple Valley was also plagued by foul pro­ blems, as Casteele, one of the team’s leading scorers, spend the majority of the game on the bench. Casteele picked up two quick fouls in the early minutes of the game, then sat out the rest of the first quarter. When he returned to the lineup, he was promptly called for his third. Casteele scored just seven points. Guard Jason Hoefler led Maple valley with 17 ponts. Junior center Rich Long led Lakewood with 16 points. Lakewood jumped out to a 15-8 lead by the end of the first quarter, but a dismal 2-for-12 shooting effort on the second quarter, coupled with seven turnovers, enabled the Lions to sneak back in it. The halftime score was 23-20. Maple Valley played some solid defense of its own, especially in the second half, holding the Vikings without a field goal in the fourth quarter. Lakewood will be host to Eaton Rapids on Friday, which the Vikings defeated handily earlier in the season. Maciasz said they have improved, losing tight games to CC powers Mason and Okemos in recent games. Maple Valley also will play at home on Fri­ day, when Bellevue invades the Lions den in the annual homecoming game. The Lions won at Bellevue 80-76 in the first game between the two teams. Reese said that his squad has changed its goals after the loss to Pennfield. and now must focus on the upcoming district tournament. “This time of year, execution is the key," he said. “We need to work on the fundamentals.” Hastings frosh trip Middleville 62-54 The Hastings freshman basketball team broke loose from ? ,:.gnt game in the fourth quarter to defeat Middleville 62-54. The Saxons led 4240 going into the final eight minutes, but hit eight of 11 from the line in the final stanza to secure the win. Travis Williams led a balanced Hastings scoring attack with 19 points. Jason Markley added 13. including seven of eight from the line. Ben Robbe chipped in 12 points. Middleville was led by John Huyek with 12 points and Jamie Hermenitt with nine. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 21, 1991 — Page 13 State mat finals set for Friday Jason Hetherington (left) will represent Hastings at this weekend’s Class B state championships at the Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek. Hetherington, here shown against Kyle Dellavecchia of Dexter, was second at the regionals at 171. Words for the Vs YMCA-Youth Council’s Men’s Basketball C League: Mater’s Gators 20 vs. Hastings Mutual 26; J-Ad Graphics 41 vs. Miller Real Estate 22; Carl’s Market 35 vs. Jennings 34. Standings C League: Carl’s Market....... 12-0 Archies................ .9-2 Mater’s Gators.... ..5-6 J-Ad Graphics...... ..5-7 Riverbend............ ..4-7 Hastings Mutual.. ..3-8 Miller Real Estate. 1-10 The 1990-91 wrestling season is down to one more meet, and it’s for all the marbles. Ten Barry County wrestlers will be among a field of more than 700 wrestlers statewide competing in the event in classes A. B and C. The Class B tournament will be held at the Kellogg Arena. Delton-Kellogg will send four wrestlers to the finals, including a pair of regional cham­ pions, heavyweight Rollie Ferris and 189-pounder Nate ChappellFerris, a sophomore, improved to 44-3 B League: overall after pinning Jake Green of Mason in Menala Hoopsters. 10-2 3:56 to win the regional tournament at Hastings. Ferris also won the district title the A League: previous week at Otsego. Brown’s (League Winner). .10-2 Chappell was a pleasant surprise at the Lakewood Merchants....... ..9-3 regional tournament, winning three con­ Oman’s.............. ............... ..84 secutive decisions to win the title. He gained a Hoosey Farms.................. ..7-5 measure of revenge by defeating Chris Petersons............................ ..5-7 Hesson of Dowagiac 4-2. Hesson had prevail­ Barry County Realty........ ..4-8 ed at districts. Hastings Mfg..................... ..3-9 The senior ran his record to 44-5 with the Kow Patties........................ .2-10 championship. Brothers Jason and Sean Thomas also YMCA men’s basketball champions qualified for the state finals, finishing fourth and third in the regionals, respectively. Winners of the YMCA’s 1990-1991 Men’s Jason, a freshman, is currently 34-14-1 and Basketball Leagues: Sean, a sophomore, is 41-6-1 on the season. A League Champion - Brown’s: Members Middleville’s trio at the state meet will be include Wayne Brown. Bruce Gee, Jack led by senior Corey Webster, who won the Longstreet, Gary Young, Mark Brown, Kent regional championship al 103 with a tight 2-1 Gee, Mike DeVries, Todd VanderWeit. decision over Scott Idsinga of Fruitport. B League Champion - Metalli Hoopsters: Webster, who finished sixth at last year's Members include Tim Newsted, Greg state finals, is 36-1-2 for the season. Newsted, Gary McKee, Don Schils, Rob Zach Curths advanced to the regional finals Hisey, Tom Groos, Scott Smith, Andy Kopf, at 135 before being ousted by defending state Ned Hughes, Jerry Twigg, Kurt Keller. champion Scott Bitely of Sparta, who is now C League Champion - Carl’s Market: 46-0. Members include Bob Joseph, Bob Mitchell, Curths won the district tournament at Chris Ricketts, Ken Meade, Geno Czubenko, Caledonia last week and has an overall mark Ed Gless, Mike Meade, Jeff Bebe, Pat of 364. Powers, Wallace Clay, Tony Dunkleberger, Also qualifying for the Trojans was Wayne Kirwin. sophomore Chris Foster at 152. Foster finish­ ed fourth at regionals after losing to Jason • YMCA-Youth Council’s Makley of Lakewood in the consolation Adult Indoor Soccer finals. Game Results: Navy 6 vs. White 6; Navy 8 Foster earlier this season won his weight at vs. Yellow 6; Grey 7 vs. Red 2. ' the O-K Blue tournament. Yellow. J-1-2 In addition to Makley, Lakewood’s Kyle Durkee will compete in Battle Creek. Durkee was a runner-up at 145 after losing to last year’s slate second-place finisher. Andy "Shall (name of official) be recalled from Heintzelman of Belding. the office of (title of office) Prairieville Durkee won a pair of close decisions to Township, Barry County, Michigan?” reach the finals before losing 10-2 and he cur­ rently sports a 314 mark. Voters who wish to recall an official should check the box to the right of the word "yes.” Makley was third at 152 after being pinned Those who wish an official to remain in office by Mike Michelli of Fruitport after jumping out tc a 6-3 lead. He is 33-6 overall. should mark the box to the right of the word, . Jason Hetherington of listings is the lone “no.”* ’ If an official is recalled, the Barry County Saxon in the finals, having advanced to the championship match before losing a 16-0 Election Commission has 45 days to make a technical fall to Erich Harvey of'Allegan. temporary appointment to form a quorum, ac­ Hetherington pulled out a pair of 54 deci­ cording to Bradley Wittman, director of infor­ sions to reach the finals, including against top­ mation and voters registration of the Depart­ seeded Kyle Dellavecchia of Dexter.'. The ment of States Bureau of Elections. Twin Valley champion at 171 is 20-8 ovqrall. If the commission does not make the tem­ Action begins at 10 p.m. Friday and will porary appointment within 45 days, the coun­ continue all day. Each wrestler must win two ty clerk notifies the governor who will call a matches on Friday before losing two to come special election to fill the vacancy. back on Saturday. Once the three-man quorum is established, Tickets are $4 per session or S12 for all ses­ they will appoint the two remaining temporary sions and they are available at the door. officers. The two officers not subject to the recall and the two appointed by the quorum will then chose the fifth member. The ap­ pointee named by the Election Commission cannot keep the position unless the appoint- Grey.. Navy. Red... White .7-2-1 4-5-2 .3-8-0 2-8-1 YMCA High School 3-on-3 Final Standings A League: Domination.......................................... . Studs..................................................... . Bad Attitude......................................... Alliance................................................. Don’t Laugh......................................... Quick Silver......................................... Us and the 2 Chicks.............................. Weidemans........................................... 6-1-0 .6-1-0 .6-1-0 4-3-0 .34-0 .1-6-0 .1-6-0 0-7-0 B League: Damage Inc.......... Seek and Destroy.. Smacker............... Fearsome 5 Some. Dwarfs.................. Weasles................. Offspring.............. Unknowns............. .7-0-0 .6-1-0 .4-3-0 .3-3-1 .2-3-2 .24-1 .1-6-0 .0-7-0 C League: Little Rascals. Bongers....... Cost La Vic. Homies....... .4-0-2 .3-2-1 .24-0 14-1 YMCA-Youth Council’s Men’s Basketball Final Standings C League: Riverbend 16 vs. Jennings 44; Maters Gators 35 vs. J-Ad Graphics 36; Hastings Mutual 28 vs. Miller Real Estate 49. C League: Carl’s Market (League Winner). Archie's....................................... J-Ad Graphics............................. Maters Gators............................. Riverbend....... ............................. Hastings Mutual......................... Miller Estate................................ .12-0 10-2 ..M ..5-7 ..4-8 ..3-9 .2-10 RECALL...continued from page 1 Rollie Ferris of Delton-Kellogg will lead a parade of four Panthers at the state finals. Ferris Improved to 44-3 overall by winning the regional title. Ac­ tion begins at 10 a.m. on Friday. Reach your local market PRIOR to the WEEKEND by advertising in...The HASTINGS CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW BANNER Call us at...948-8051 and have an advertising representative assist you with your message. Falling timber hospitalizes man INSURANCE COVERAGE A man cutting wood on property behind 1781 Coats Grove Road was injured Wednesday as a small tree struck him in the head. Fire and ambulance officials could not release the man’s name, but said the injuries were not serious. Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris said the property owner who was with the victim tried to warn the man, who was unable to avoid the path of the falling timber. (Banner photo) For your... • Individual Health • Group Health Retirement Life Home Auto Farm Business Mobile Home Personal Belongings Rental Property Motorcycle Sin„ 1908 CnfEfnan/KjEncy Icy roads contribute to crash J-Ad Graphics News Service A semi-tractor flatbed sliding on an icy road struck a car in the rear, jackknifed and skidded into a Thornapple Township Emergency Service ambulance in front of the Middle Villa Inn Thursday. Passengers in the 1991 Pontiac, Brenda Steidle and her son Eric of Hastings, were taken by TTES to Pennock Hospital where they were treated and released. The driver of the truck, Michael Keeler, 24, of Hastings, was also treated and released from that hospital, according to a hospital spokesman. No one was injured in the TTES ambulance, driven by Don Clinton, who was returning to the station with no passengers. Police Chief Louis Shoemaker said. Keeler received a citation for failing to stop in an assured clear distance, he said. ment is reaffirmed on the township level by the board. Within five days of the appointment of the qurom, the county clerk will propose a special election date to the election scheduling committee. The township's Democratic and Republican parties’ committees have 15 days after the date of the special election has been filed to nominate one candidate for each vacant posi­ tion, according to Whittman. The special election to fill the vacancies will be held within 60 days of the clerk’s proposal. Township officials removed in the recall election would not be eligible to run in the special election. However, they may rurj in subsequent elections. Township Clerk Janette Emig said that she and the other township board members sub­ ject to the recall are optomistic about the results of the recall. ‘‘There's a lot of support out there for us and we really appreciate it." Cary could not be reached for comment. Notice Is hereby given that the Board of Review of the City of Hastings, will meet on Tuesday, March 12, Wednes­ day, March 13, and Thursday, March 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The board will meet In the City Assessor’s Office, City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan for the purpose of reviewing, correc­ ting and equalizing the 1991 Assessment Roll. Taxpayer wishing to appeal the value assigned their property may appeal to the Board of Review In person or by letter. Tax­ payers wishing to appear In person, please telephone 945-2468, Ext. 15 for an appointment. Tentative factors for real property assessments in the City of Hastings will be as follows: RATIO: FACTOR COMMERCIAL..................................... 50.00 1.00 INDUSTRIAL....................................... 50.00 1.00 RESIDENTIAL..................................... 50.00 1.00 DEVELOPMENTAL............................. 50.00 1.00 PERSONAL................................................50.00 1.00 SHARON VICKERY. Hastings City Clerk JIM, JOHN, DAVE , at 945-3412 JASON HETHERINGTON on going to State Wrestling Finals Love Hope — NOTICE — Hastings Charter Township Residents Hastings Charter Township is now affiliated with the Freeport District Library. A memter of the Lakeland Library Cooperative. Cards are free to township residents and may be used at any library in the cooperative. Including Hastings Public Library. For more information call 765-5181 during library hours. (Mon. 1-5, Wed. 9-5, Fri. 1-8) or call the Hastings Township Hall. 948-9690. RICHARD C. THOMAS Supervisor • NOTICE • PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Board of Review NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Review will meet on Tuesday. March 5, 1991 at the Prairieville Township Hall to receive and review the 1991 assess­ ment roll. FURTHER NOTICE is hereby given to all persons liable to assessment for taxes in Prairieville Township that the assessment roll will be subject to inspection at the Prairieville Township Hail, 10115 S. Norris Road, in the village of Prairieville. The Board of Review will meet on the following days. MONDAY, MARCH 11, 1991 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 1991 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm and 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 1991 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm AG: 1.002 MULTIPLIER FACTOR COMM: 1025 IND:1.000 RES:1.0346 DEV:1.000 Upon request of any person who is assessed on said roll, or his agent, and upon sufficient cause being shown, the Board of Review will correct the assessment of such property as will, In their judgment make the valuation thereof relatively just and equal. Roy Reck, Supervisor .WISE ri RioNNti scavico inc. P.O. Box 126,129 E. State St., Hastings Professional Resume Service Specializing in affordable complete resume service. Services Include: Cover Letter Interview Editing Quality Type Written Copies For more information and rates _____ Call Kyle at 948-8600 NOW ACCEPTING EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS MON.FRI. BETWEEN 9 A.M.ll A.M. ONLY! �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 21, 1991 State layoffs raise fears of prison riots IONIA (AP) _ This town once welcomed _ even recruited _ five prisons that other cities shunned. But now officials fear state budget cuts will leave the prisons with too few guards to control Ionia's nearly 5,000 in­ mates. Michigan lawmakers, struggling to erase a $1.1 billion budget deficit, have announced plans to lay off 2,800 correctional workers, about one-third of the state's force. Among those affected are 1,800 prison guards. Ionia, which proudly bills itself as the state’s "prison town," would be hardest hit. The rural mid-Michigan community of 5,900 residents houses about 4,900 prisoners in five institutions. In the last two weeks, about 400 of the town's approximately 2,300 prison employees received pink slips announcing layoffs scheduled to begin Feb. 17. Local officials say the layoffs will damage the town’s economy as well as leave its pris­ ons vulnerable to inmate uprisings like bloody riots that happened a decade ago. Prisoners are already arming themselves in anticipation, one warden said. At the 850-inmate Riverside Correctional Facility, which houses the criminally insane and other inmates, a shakedown last we^k re­ vealed many prisoners began collecting knives after the layoffs were announced, Warden John Prclesnik said. "It was a message from the inmates: 'If there aren't going to be guards to protect us, we're going to protect ourselves,'" Prclesnik said. "Most of our guys are lifers. They've got nothing to lose." "We’ve always considered corrections a very viable, very stable industry," said City Superintendent Tom Wieczorek. "Who would have predicted, with the explosion of the in­ mate population, they’d be cutting employees back this drastically?" In addition to the layoffs, Michigan's bud­ get cuts may force double-bunking at some prisons. More inmates in fewer cells, coupled with fewer corrections officers, is a blueprint for disaster, says Fred Paries, executive direc­ tor of the Michigan Corrections Organization, the state’s corrections officers union. Currently, two officers are assigned to housing units with between 200 and 500 in­ mates, he said. "When you start cutting down to one offi- cer, you're going to begin seeing high rates of assaults of both inmates and officers," Parks said. "Ironically, most of the prisoners don't want to see the cuts either because they'll be easy prey for the predators inside." Parks said similar conditions sparked riots in 1981 at three state prisons, including Ionia's Michigan Reformatory. Five days of rioting caused more than 100 injuries and millions of dollars of damage. The staffing reductions are part of a 9.2 percent across-the-board state budget cut de­ signed to erase Michigan's deficit The plan includes the layoffs of about 8,000 state em­ ployees in nine departments. At least half the states in the country are struggling with budget crises, but Michigan is the only one considering such drastic cor­ rections layoffs, said Anthony Travisono, ex­ ecutive director of the Maryland-based American Correctional Association. "Because this is a public safety issue and a very volatile situation, most governors aren’t tinkering with it,” Travisono said. "The only thing you have between insanity and control are your corrections officers." Even some residents who usually are com­ placent about seeing barbed-wire fences from their back yards are concerned. ’Tve lived here all my life and I've never felt afraid,’ said Nell Padgett. "But I’m kind of worried about this. I mean, what would happen if there was a riot?" The town also is bracing for the economic jolt the layoffs will bring. Next to correc­ tions, the city's largest employers are auto­ motive suppliers, which also have been hit hard by the recession and the drop in auto sales. The city's jobless rate in December, the most recent month for which figures are available, was 8.7 percent, compared with a statewide rate of 7.2 percent Arts groups say cuts will hurt economy L ANS ING (AP) _ Slashing arts funding can hurt tourism and"the state's ability to at­ tract new business while limiting arts to the wealthy, say critics of Gov. John Engler's proposed cuts. "If the arts are provided exclusively by the private sector, the costs of providing artistic experiences will increase, the cost of tickets, admissions and so on," said Eugene Jenneman, executive director of The Museum Center in Traverse City. "You lose the opportunity to make the arts available to the broader public." Officials of Michigan cultural groups said Monday they’re laying off staff, raising ad­ mission prices, and trimming programs be­ cause of looming cuts. Finding a Dentist In a new community isn’t easy.. And most newcomers say that's one of their first requirements after they move in. Getting To Know You is the newcomer specialist who helps new families pick the health professionals they need. If you want to help new families in town to better health, pick Getting To Know You. Some urged rejection of Engler's proposal in a full-page ad in Monday's Lansing State Journal. The ad asked people to call or write the governor and legislative leaders. "If Governor Engler has his way, this will be a sign of the times for your favorite places in Michigan. Closed," said the ad, placed by the Founders Society for the Detroit Institute of Arts. Joseph Bianco Jr., executive vice pres­ ident of the society, said that's no over­ statement "If the recommendations of the governor and the Office of Management and Budget were to move forward, there is just simply no question taking 58 percent of our budget away from us would close this museum, just close it down," he said. John Truscott, Engler’s spokesman, said objections were expected from special inter­ est groups. "The people that we’re really glad to hear Chief Account Clerk For the first time in more than 15 years, Hastings High School is in full compliance with accreditation standards of the North Cen­ tral Association of Colleges and Schools. Superintendent Carl Schoessel reported the news at the school board's regular Febiuary meeting Monday. While the school has been accredited by various organizations since 1909, this is the first time since the late 1970s that the school has received it without violations, said Schoessel in a later interview. In the early ‘80s the school was cited for violations when its library was closed for a year and when school days were shortened, Schoessel said. ’’When there were financial problems, the violations were more serious, but we met state SALARY RANGE: '14,643 to *17,098 DEPARTMENT: 56-1 District Court Advanced course work In accounting, book­ keeping or related field preferred. Applications accepted through March 8, 1991. Send resume to: ing_tq know-youj WELCOMING NEWCOMERS NATIONWIDE For sponsorship details, call (800) 645-6376 In New York State (BOO) 632-M00 Kathy Sunlor, Court Administrator 56-1 District Court 220 W. Court St. Hastings, Ml 49058 EO.E. GET YOUR COPIES Hastings Banner at any of these area locations... In Hastings— Bosley Pharmacy C & B Discount Cappon Oil City Food and Beverage Country Pantry D.J. Electric Drake’s Market Plus Eberhard’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy . Jacobs Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R & J’s Riverview Grocery Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery C.J. 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"The cultural climate of an area is very important in attracting tourism into our state and businesses into our state. We can't do it alone," said Suzanne Mills, executive director of the Arts Council of Greater Lansing. Hastings High School receives accreditation without violations POSITION OPENING title: from are taxpayers throughout Michigan who are very supportive of his cuts," Truscott said. "They’re the majority that the governor represents and we're getting a very positive response from the people out there footing the bill." Engler's plan to wipe out a $1.1 billion deficit in this year's budget would end all funding for arts and cultural programs, in­ cluding grants to the DIA, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Detroit Zoo and other facilities statewide. That was slated at about $65.2 million this year. Most of his plan has been rejected by Democrats who control the Michigan House. Negotiations between Engler and legislators are continuing. Engler had to choose between cutting so­ cial programs and preserving the arts, Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market Cappon’s Quick Stop In Freeport— L & J’s Our Village General Store In Dowling— Dan’s Grocery Dowling Corner Store Gun Lake — Joe’s Grocery Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart Others— Sav-Way Mini Mart. Vermontville Banfield General Store Quick Stop Food, Battle Creek Country Store - Bellevue Woodland Centre - Woodland standards, if not North Central Association standards," he said. Schoessel said he has also received notifica­ tion of accrcdation from the University of Michigan. However, U of M cited the school on two violations, lack of adequate clerical help and no full-time librarian at the school. The librarian divides her time between the high school, middle school and elementarics. Schoessel said that in order to keep its accredation when the school is reviewed by U of M next year, the school needs to show it at­ tempted to rectify the situation. “Accreditation is important because col­ leges and • -urtKersUids frequently. give preferential treatment to applicants that graduated from accredited schools." said Schoessel. Welfare cuts could increase homelessness, says DSS boss DETROIT (AP) _ Gov. Engler's plan to end welfare payments to 130,000 adults could force some of them out of their homes and into the street, the new state social ser­ vices chief says. But Gerald Miller, director of the Department of Social Services, says the al­ ternative would be to cut welfare payments to families with children, which would have even more painful consequences. The state is struggling with how to close a $1.1 billion gap between income and ex­ penditures, caused by the recession. "The housing issue does concern me," Miller said Sunday from Washington, D.C., where he and Engler are attending the National Governors' Association winter meeting. Engler's budget plan would eliminate gen­ eral assistance welfare payments, which go to people without dependent children. Miller said he had no plan to avoid an increase in homelessness should general assistance payments end. "Wc would maintain their food stamps and their medical aid," he said. Miller also endorsed the governors' caH for a two-year delay in new federal re­ quirements for states to increase services under the Medicaid program. He said Michigan will have to spend $40 million this year to provide new federally mandated Medicaid nursing-care benefits. That money would better be used for chil­ dren's programs. Miller said. "We have kids who are not getting any kind of care today,' he said. We are not do­ ing a very good job of providing services to children at DSS. That's a top priority of mine." NEWS of Your Community can be read WEEKLY in The Hastings BANNER Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 21. 1991 — Page 15 Upjohn House restoration begins with ‘detective wrrk’ by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Stripped of its asbestos siding and its worn wood and peeling paint exposed, Charlton Park’s William A. Upjohn House seemed to shiver in the cold and blustery weather as the tiup that covered the roof flapped in the breeze. Kalamazoo architect David Pyle took notes and photographs as he walked around the building, examining its condition, looking for clues from the past so he could determine its future. “It’s sort of like being a detective, a Sherlock Holmes, trying to figure things out," said Pyle, who has been hired by the park to establish a master plan for the building’s restoration. The hcuse, once owned by Dr. William A. Upjohn, a physician who practiced medicine in Hastings during the mid-1800s, was slated for demolition in 1986, so the City of News Briefs Post-grad party plans underway Plans for the 1991 Post Graduation Party for Hastings High School seniors Friday, May 31, are progressing. All senior parents will receive their in­ formation packets in the marl by the first of March. The site for the party has been chosen and many parents have already begun work on this all-night event. The goal of the PHHSSP (Parents of Hastings High School Senior Party) is to provide a safe graduation night for all seniors and one they will always remember. Gift certificates are available for $20. Make checks payable to PHHSSP, and mail to Jeff Bruce, 10350 North Avenue, Dowling, 49050. Donations also are being accepted, and individuals as well as businesses are asked to support this event. Those who wish to donate prizes, may contact Gus or Bev Zurface or make checks payable to PHHSSP; c/o Gus Zurface, 140 Welcome Road, Hastings, 49058. Tom and Judy Hicks are chairing this year’s post-grad party. Women’s Club sets Senior Girls Tea The Hastings Women’s Club will have its annual Senior Giris Tea at 1 p.m. Fri­ day, March 1, at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Janet Rushford, the club’s vice presi­ dent, invites each Hastings High School senior girl and her mother to the pro­ gram, which will include musical enter­ tainment, a style show and refreshments. The style show will be put together by Barbara Erickson, an image consultant from Anderson’s Fashions of McCamley Place in Battle Creek. Entertainment will be provided singer Kevin DeVault and accompanist Jenny Bender. Historical Society will meet tonight The Barry County Historical Society tonight will tour the new Hastings Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Family History Center. The tour will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the new facility, located at 600 North Air­ port Road, with church members Ella Soelberg and Debbie Bailey serving as hostesses. Theme for the evening will be "Fin­ ding Your Ancestors by Sources and Methods of Doing Genealogy.” The center is open to the public free for anyone who wants to research infor­ mation about family trees. FmHA district director named Henry L. Knier Jr. has been named district director for the Farmers Home Administration office in Hastings, effec­ tive March 10. Knier replaces Russell Keech, who retired Oct. 30. Knier will be responsible for ad­ ministering FmHA programs in Barry, Cass. St. Joseph, Eaton. Branch, Calhoun. Kalamazoo. Van Buren and Berrien counties. He has been with the FmHA since 1982 and served as county supervisor in Caro County for 6V4 years. He graduated from Delaware Valley College of Science and Agriculture in Doylestown. Pa. He and his wife. Sandra, have one child. Alumni board to meet Sunday The Hastings High School Alumni Association Board meeting will be held ■Sunday. Feb. 24, at 3 p.m. at the home of Dorothy Cogswell Wolfe, 1956 N. Broadway. Hastings. Potluck refreshments will be served after the meeting. Any interested alumni are welcome to attend. Hastings could build a parking lot on its original site next to City Hall. However, the Barry County Historical Society intervened and the house was moved to the park after the the Upjohn Corp, and a member of the Upjohn family donated a total of $16,000. Before the house was moved to its present site, the siding and other external additions were removed. “They went back 100 years when they removed the siding," said Pyle. “The house was built in 1852, to the best of my ability to judge.” Pyle said he studied lax rolls and real estate records to see when there was a jump in taxes and property value. Another clue is the building’s architecture, according to Pyle. “This is the original house," he said as he pointed to the left front side of the house, where the comers of the roof turn in as if to Grand Marshal sought In Delton The Delton Founder’s Weekend Com­ mittee is asking the community for nominations for a grand marshal for this year's celebration Aug. 9 and 10. The grand marshal will be honored at a ceremony Aug. 9 and will be given a plaque of recognition. The winner of the honor also will ride in the Founder’s Weekend parade Aug. 10. The committee selected the grand marshals in past years, but members believe that perhaps some deserving in­ dividuals have been overlooked. So they are asking local residents to nominate. The committee said the grand marshal should be a longtime area resident who has made significant contributions to the community. Nominations should be sent by March 15 to the Delton Founder’s Weekend Committee, P.O. Box 444, Delton, Mich., 49046. The nominee’s name, ad­ dress. telephone number should be in­ cluded, along with reasons the person is being nominated. Those who submit nominations are asked to include their own names and addresses, too. Boards of Review will meet soon Area township Boards of Review will meet soon to listen to concerns of area residents about their property tax assessments. Most townships, including Woodland, Rutland, Orangeville, Thornapple. Yankee Springs, Assyria, Baltimore, Hope, Carlton and Prairieville, will have the sessions Monday and Tuesday, March 11 and 12. Some will have an ad­ ditional day, Wednesday. March 13. The City of Hastings will meet Tues­ day, Wednesday and Thursday, March 12-14. For more information, call the township clerk or supervisor, village eJerk or city clerk, whichever is appropriate. Nashville looks at water, sewer hikes The Nashville Village Council is con­ sidering increases in local water and swer rales. The hikes were recommended last week by the Department of Public Works. The increases for sewer would be from $1.66 to $2.06 per 1,000 gallons used and from $1 to $1.04 per 1.000 gallons for waler. Officials said the increases would be needed because of rising costs and inflation. Freeport group plans benefits The Freeport Community Building will benefit from a pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. and from an indoor garage sale in March. The Freeport Boosters is sponsoring both events to raise funds for the center. Both will take place in the center. Officers elected for solid waste V. Harry Adrounie wis re-elected chairman of the Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee at the group’s organizational meeting Tuesday. Elected vice chairman was Ken Neil. Other members of the 12-membcr committee include Ernie Ball. John Barnett. Ken Bohn. Miked Klovanich. James Schnackenberg. Lu Ann Dykstra. Dick Thomas. Bob Wenger. Wendell Shafer and Jane Norton. Prelude Series will continue Emmanuel Episcopal Church. 315 W. Center St.. Hastings, is continuing its bi­ annual "Prelude Series" during March. The participants perform at 1.0:30 a.m., just prior to the beginning of the Sunday service. The March schedule includes: March 3 - The Thornapple Suzuki Str­ ings - Carolyn Meitz. director. March 10 - Brass Quartet: Dave Solmes, Kathy Vos. Michelle Bechler and David Andrus. March 17 - Vocal Quintet: Tony Williams. Kevin DeVault. Shayne Horan. Nate Allyn and Nathan Robbc. form the top of a column, an architectural detail called a boxed return. "That detail is typical of a Greek Revival house. "There was a lot of support for the Greeks when they were having their civil war.” he said. “It came across in the architecture. From about 1825 or ’30 until the (American) Civil War, there were quite a number of houses built in this style.” Pyle said the main entrance is where it always was. but details indicate that the style was changed. Pointing to the extension that stretches to the right of the main entrance. Pyle said only two thirds of it is original. Research by local historian Esther Walton revealed differences in the house’s foundation at its original site and those differences often indicate additions. Pyle said. There is also evidence that the right side of the house originally was only a story and a half and the roof iater was raised to make it a full two-story structure, according to Pyle. “That part of the house was raised about four feet at some point,” he said. "It now has a foil second story on both sides. “It (raising the roof) is tricky to do. and it was even more so in those days.” said Pyle. None of the windows on the front of the house are original, he said Walking around the cast side of the house. Pyle said that everything on that side is original except for the bay window. “It was probably put on in the early 20th century, it’s not original or Greek Revival," said Pyle. Walking around the back of the house, Pyle was unable to see the remaining original win­ dow, because the tarp protecting the roof was hanging over it. “If you could sec it. the original window is ’six lights over six lights,’” said Pyle. The six lights refer to the number of panes in both the upper and lower half of the win­ dow. That style window was typical of the Greek Revival period because large panes of glass were not readily available. Turning his attention to the bam, which also was moved to Charlton Park. Pyle said that too would be restored. While records weren't kept on bams and there are no tax or real estate records to help date it, the Upjohn bam is typical of that era. Pyle said he is reasonably sure that it dates to the time when Upjohn was practicing medicine in Hastings. “Country doctors spent a lot of time on horseback because they didn’t have offices ex­ cept for maybe a room in their house," Pyle said. “Upjohn was quite a typical country doctor.” While the house was owned by William A. Upjohn, who lived and practiced medicine in Hastings most of his life, William E. Upjohn, the founder of the Upjohn pharmecuetical company, lived in the housg for a number of years as well, according tq^Wfi’-O c;; “When Upjohn graduate^from the Univer­ sity of Michigan in 1875. he came up to Hastings and moved in with his uncle and practiced medicine for about seven years," said Pyle. While living in his uncle's house and work­ ing as a country doctor, W.E. Upjohn developed the friable or dissolvable pill. For a while, Upjohn split his days between practicing medicine and developing pills. Finally, he move back to his home town of Kalamazoo and started his own pharmeceutical company. “And the rest is history,” said Pyle. “I can’t say for sure what time period the house will be restored to. that’s up to the (Chariton Park) board, " said Pyle. “They’ll probably restore it to fit in with its neighbors around the park. It will be difficult to determine what era to restore the house to because it is twice as large as it was when it was built in 1852, said Pyle. “The house probably reached its final configeration at the lime of the First World War when it was sold and converted into apart­ ments,” said Pyle. "That changed the interior quite a bit." It will take a lot of detective work to deter­ mine what is original trim on the inside of the house, Pyle said. If the park board decides to interpret a day in the life of a country doctor, parts of the house and bam that are not authentic to the Kalamazoo architect David Pyle points out details which help date por­ tions of Charlton Park’s Upjohn house. period to be interpreted could be used for storage or behind the scenes work space for the park staff, said Pyle. His master plan will be flexible to meet the needs arv* finances of the park. When the master plan is finished, park of­ ficials say it will give them an idea of what kinds of funds they will have to solicit. While the master plan should be finished this spring, the only restoration work schedul­ ed to be completed this summer is the installa­ tion of a new roof. Pyle, who started his own architectural firm, specializing in restoration of historic buildings, was chosen to draw up the master plan because of the adaptive master plan he drew up for the William E. Upjohn house in Kalamazoo, which now houses the American Red Cross. Pyle’s bid of $4,900 was accepted at the Habitat sets public meetings for applicants, volunteers Opportunities to learn more about Barry County’s Habitat for Humanity program and apply for a home will be offered at two pub­ lic meetings this month and in March. ' Habitat, which builds homes for low in­ come families who do not qualify for con­ ventional home financing, is seeking applicants for the homes it plans to build this year. Because Habitat does not charge interest to its homeowners and most of the construction labor is donated by volunteers. Habitat’ homeowners have monthly house payments that are similar to rental payments that low income families can afford. Habitat, an ecumenical Christian min­ istry, hopes to build houses in Hastings and Orangeville this year and the meetings will take place in those towns. In Orangeville, the meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28 at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church. People who are interested in applying for a Habitat home and those who are curious about the pro­ gram and/or are interested in pounding nails or volunteering in another way should attend. The Orangeville church is located at 11842 Nine Mile Road, off Marsh Road, Shelbyville. A slide presentation will be presented about the Habitat program. During the other portion of the meeting, people who are in­ terested in volunteering will meet in one group and those who want to apply for a home will meet with teams of interviewers for 15 to 20 minutes to discuss financial needs, to find out if they qualify and to re­ ceive an application. POSITION OPENING Chief Civil Clerk TITLE: SALARY RANGE: ’15,766 to ’18,387 DEPARTMENT: Jan. 9 meeting of the Charlton Park Board. All the other bids exceeded $9,000. Pyle said he started his firm because of his interest in restoring old buildings. “This is a fairly mxjor undertaking; but thank goodness they saved it (the house)," said Pyle. “So many architectural treasures are lost each year to fires, storms and demoli­ tion. and once they’re gone, they’re gone forever. “I enjoy seeing things that look like this to­ day," said Pyle indicating the worn look of the house. “Then seeing them a year or two later when they don’t look like that any more/* Pyle and the staff of Charlton Park are still looking for old photos of the Upjohn House that will help them with the restoration. Anyone who has a photo is encouraged to con­ tact the park at 945-3775. 56-1 District Court Prefer advanced course work in office man­ agement, court administration or other related field. Applications accepted through March 8, 1991. Send resume to: Kathy Sunior, Court Administrator 56-1 District Court 220 W. Court St. Hastings, Ml 49058 E.O.E. The Hastings Area School System invites sealed bids for a one (1) ton pickup to be used as a general maintenance vehi­ cle and snowplow, and a cargo van to be used as a food service delivery vehicle. Bid specifications are available at the Hastings Area School System Administra­ tion Office, 232 West Grand St., Hastings, Ml 49058. Bids will be accepted until and will be opened at 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 11, 1991. The Hastings Area School System reserves the right to select any bid which serves its best interest and further reserves the right to reject-any and all bids. The Hastings meeting will have a similar program and will be held at 7 p.m. March 7 at the First Presbyterian Church’s Lesson Sharp Hall in Hastings. “The Hastings house will be built this summer if funds are available,” said Patricia Wagner, Habitat's executive director. The Habitat house in Orangevill* will be built this summer as part of the interna­ tional organization's 15th anniversary. A traveling work team and local volunteers will blitz build the shelk«44hft.hpu® during the week of Avg~. 4,-XQ /UM? pompIetfUh of the home is expected in late fall. “With all that's happening in the economy and the affects on families, individuals (like Habitat volunteers) have to pick up and carry the burden of responsibility," Wagner said. "No longer can the state take care of them.” She recommends that people interested in applying for a home attend one of the meet­ ings. However, those who cannot may call Wagner at (616) 795-3798 or Laura Rodriquez at 795-9009 for more information or an application for a Habitat house. If you have a college student or friend who’s moved away, give them something that's "homemade”...glve a subscription to The Hastings Banner Your Hometown Newspaper PUBLIC NOTICE Michigan Water Resources Commission South Ottawa Building Lansing, Michigan 48909 517-373-8148 Date: February 20,1991 Richard A. Van Gilder dba, Alan's Park has applied for a State Discharge Permit to Irrigate on land up to 73,500 gallons per day of treated sanitary wastewater. State discharge permits are issued by the Michigan Water Resources Commission in conformance with the provisions of the Michigan Water Resources Commission act (Act 245, Public Acts of 1929, as amended, MCL 323.1-323.13). The applicant operates a mobile home park at 4777 Barber Road, Hastings, Michigan. Based on a preliminary review, staff proposes the Michigan Water Resources Commission consider Issuance of the prop­ osed permit. Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit can submit their remarks in writing to: Groundwater Section Waste Management Division Department of Natural Resources P.O. Box 30241 Lansing, Michigan 48909 Please place the name of the permittee on the first page of submitted comments. All comments received by March 21, 1991 will be considered by the Water Resources Commission. The Water Resources Commission is expected to consider this request at its March 28, 1991 meeting. Water Resources Commission meeting agendas and scheduling information can be obtained from the above address. The application, draft pennit and other information may be inspected at the Waste Management Division Offices, 1st Floor, South Ottawa Tower Building, Lansing, Michigan and at the District Office located at 621 N. 10th Street, P.O. Box 355, Plainwell. Michigan, telephone 616-685-9886 during normal working hours. A limited number of copies of this Public Notice and a Fact Sheet are available at no cost. Copies of all other infrirmation are available at a cost of 5‘ pei page. �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 21, 1991 Running from police leads to prison term J-Ad Graphics News Service A Hickory Comers man convicted of flee­ ing police for the second time was sentenced last Thursday to prison for two to four years. Scott A. Branch, 24, of 14562 M-43 Road, was found guilty of fleeing police following a jury trial in Barry County Circuit Court that ended Jan. 9. The jury also acquitted Branch of a charge of attempted destruction of police property. Following the jury decision, Branch pleaded guilty to a habitual offender charge alleging he had a previous felony conviction. Branch was arrested in August 1990 by Prairieville Township Police, who attempted to stop his vehicle. He was convicted in March 1988 of a similar offense, according to court documents. Branch received the maximum sentence by Judge Richard M. Shuster. He also received credit for 40 days spent in the Barry County Jail awaiting sentencing. « Court News and fines and was placed on probation for two years. Patrix pleaded guilty in January to a charge of possession of methamphetamine and to a first-offense charge of drunken driving. A charge of carrying a pistol in his car and a charge of second-offense drunken driving were dismissed last week. Patrix was arrested in June by Middleville Police for drunken driving. During the arrest, police discovered a pistol in his 1982 Ford van and found the methamphetamine, a form of amphetamine, or "speed," commonly known as "crystal." In other court business: •An Allegan motorist arrested for drunken driving and joyriding has been sentenced to prison for three to five years. . Clinton J. Patrick, 28, was given credit Feb. 7 for 100 days served in the Barry County Jail awaiting sentencing. Arrested in October 1990 for car theft, third offense drunken driving and driving with a suspended license, Patrick pleaded guilty in December to the drunken driving charge and to a lesser offense of joy riding. He also pleaded guilty to a habitual offender charge alleging he has a previous felony conviction. Authorities said Patrick took a car from the Fish Lake access site on Halloween and went for a ride until he was pulled over by police for drunken driving. Following the guilty plea for drunken driv­ ing, Patrick faced at least one year in jail or prison. •A man arrested for carrying a concealed weapon, drunken driving and drug possession was sentenced last Thursday to one year in jail or in a residential drug treatment pro­ gram. Grand Rapids resident Joel F. Patrix, 47, also was ordered to pay $1,250 in court costs •A Hastings man charged with growing over 734 marijuana plants near his home was sentenced last Thursday to one year in jail. David M. Cornell, 33, of 2500 Schultz Road, also was placed on probation for three years and ordered to pay $1,500 in court costs and fines. He was arrested following an August 1990 raid on his home. Michigan State Police, act­ ing on a tip, uprooted the plants worth $500,000 growing behind a tarp on Schultz Road. Police said some of the plants were be­ tween 10 and 12 feet tall. Cornell pleaded guilty Jan. 10 to a charge of delivery and manufacture of marijuana in exchange for the dismissal of a habitual of­ fender charge alleging he has a previous felony conviction. He could have received up to four years in prison for the conviction. •A Wayland driver convicted of his third drinking and driving offense has been sen­ tenced to up to five years in prison. Johnnie Leroy Bartholomew, 28, will serve the 30- to 60-month prison term after the completion of prison terms for other of­ fenses in Kent and Allegan counties. Bartholomew was*sentenced Jan. 23 by Circuit Judge Thomas S. Eveland after plead- CLASSIFIEDS .The HASTINGS BANNER — Call (616) 948-8051 Community Notices II usiness Services SINGLES CHOICE would like to thank the great turn out for the dance and the donations. Information on upcoming events call 948-8336. FACSIMILE SERVICE: Send or receive your Fax Transmis­ sions. For more information call: Midwest Communications 616-948-9633. Ask for Sue or Rosie.____________________ For Kent ...someone may have sent you a happy ad! Best of Luck Good Wishes AMY BUCHANAN and BRAD ASHCRAFT on your wedding day February 23 EFFICENCY IN HASTINGS Separate kitchen, dinette and bath area, some storage, S225 a month plus deposit and utilities. For applications call 1-792-2384, if no response leave a message.________________ FOR RENT mobile home at Middle Lake, two bedroom, stove, refrigerator furnished, garage and work room, S325 per month plus $325 deposit. 945-2364. For Sale Automotive CHEAP! FBI/US SEIZED 84 VW, $50.8 7 Mercedes, $200.85 Mercedes, $100. 65 Mustang, S50. Choose from thousands starting at $25. FREE 24 hour recording reveals details 801-379-2929, Ext MJ446C. National Ads DON R, Love you with all heart, body, soul! Love, Marilyn R. ROLLER SKATING CLAS­ SES at Hastings Roll-A-Rama, 13 and under, 12:30-2p.m. S3 includes skates. Stay over $1. 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We appreciate all the express­ ions of sympathy upon the loss of Emmalene’s mother. The acts of kindness will always be remembered. Lynn and Emmalene McConnell. Jobs Wanted LICIENCED DAY CARE in my home. One block from Northeastern school. Full or part lime. 948-2769. Pets DALMATIONS, AKC, CHAMP LINES 1st shots and wormed. Nice healthy pups. 945-2915._________________ FEMALE BLACK GREAT DANE, 2 years old, responsible ret owner only. 945-9152. LAB AKC PUPPIES 8 weeks old, first shots, dew claws. Chocolate & black, 945-4891. Help Wanted HYGIENIST I NEEDED I Part-Time 1 or 2 Days a Week Friendly office. Reply to... {5 Box 522, c/o The Reminder & P.O. Box 188 jj Hastings, MI 49058 HAIR STYLIST WANTED, must have a clientele, bring in a resume or call, 945-5353. Full or par. time available. HYGIENIST NEEDED Part time-1 or 2 days a week. Friend­ ly office. Reply to Box #522, C/o The Reminder, P. O. Box 188, Hastings, MI 49058.________ OFFICE-Clerical, immediate part time opening in Hastings, must have good general office skills, call 616-948-9111 ask for Steve.____________________ TELE-MARKETER/ RECEPTIONIST immediate opening in Hastings office. Part time, 20 to 30 hours per week, starling S4.00 per hour. For interview call 2/22/91 10am to 4pm, 616-527-6061. ing guilty in December to a charge of thirdoffense drunken driving. An additional charge of driving with a suspended license was dis­ missed when he was sentenced. Bartholomew was arrested in October 1990 by Middleville Police on M-37. He faced a minimum of one year in jail or prison, but Judge Eveland handed down the maximum sentence. •A Delton man charged with possession of a stolen pickup truck has pleaded guilty to that offense. William C. Betts, 33, of 180 Trails End, will be sentenced next week in Barry County Circuit Court. He faces up to five years in prison plus fines. Betts was picked up in December when au­ thorities arrested two suspects in connection with a murder near Muskegon. The suspects in the murder case told authorities they of­ fered to give Betts a stolen pickup truck if he would buy them a car. Betts pleaded guilty to the felony offense Jan. 31 in exchange for the dismissal of an­ other case. In that matter, Barry County Sh­ eriffs deputies alleged Betts asked a witness to lie to police, telling them Betts knew nothing about the murder or stolen vehicle. He remains lodged in the Bany County Jail awaiting sentencing. •A Hastings man accused of touching a teenage girl has been sentenced to one year in jail. Darwin L. Kosbar, 33, of 4777 Barber Road, Lot 28, also was placed on probation for five years Feb. 7 and was ordered to pay $2,500 in court costs. He was arrested by Michigan State Police in April 1990 on charges of sexually touch­ ing a 13-year-old girl three months earlier. A Barry County jury found Kosbar guilty of second-degree criminal sexual conduct in a trial that ended Dec. 14. •A former Caledonia resident was re-sen­ tenced Jan. 23 following a 1990 conviction for drunken driving. James R. Clemons, 31, was sentenced in April 1990 by Judge Shuster to the maxi­ mum term of two to five years in prison for drunken driving. Clemons later appealed the conviction, and the Michigan Court of Appeals returned the case to Barry County and ordered a new sen­ tence. On Jan. 31, Judge Eveland sentenced Clemons to an 18- to 60-month prison term for third-offense drunken driving. He received credit for 310 days already served. Eveland recommended Clemons be paroled as soon as possible and be placed on an elec­ tronic tether monitoring device for the re­ mainder of his sentence. The judge also ordered Clemons to continue alcohol counsel­ ing. Clemons was arrested in July 1989 by Middleville Police while he was driving on Emory Street near Dayton Street He later pleaded guilty to the charge. He has previous convictions for drinking and driving in 1986, 1984 and 1983, accord­ ing to court documents. •A Hastings man accused of passing four bad checks in December at Hastings stores has pleaded guilty to one of the charges. David H. Louiselle, 37, of 610 N. Michi­ gan Ave., will be sentenced March 7 in Barry County Circuit Court on the misdemeanor offense. He was remanded to tlie Barry County Jail but will be released to continue working. Louiselle was arrested in December for al­ legedly writing checks totalling $120. On Feb. 7, he pleaded guilty to the lesser offense of passing a bad check totalling less than $50. In exchange, a felony charge of writing three bad checks within 10 days will be dis­ missed when he is sentenced. Louiselle also will be sentenced March 7 for violating his probation following a 1988 conviction for attempted welfare fraud. Fol­ lowing his guilty plea to that charge in May 1988, Louiselle was sentenced two months later to serve one day a week in jail for the next 18 months. He also was ordered to repay almost $5,000 to the Barry County Depart­ ment of Social Services. He faces up to 90 days in jail for the bad check charge, but could be sent to prison for up to two years for the probation violation. •A Lake Odessa man arrested on marijuanarelated charges has been sentenced to six months in jail David G. West, 28, of 7911 Vclte Road, also was ordered Feb. 7 to pay S2.000 in court costs and fines and was placed on pro­ bation for two years. West was arrested in October by Michigan State Police on a felony charge of manufac­ ture and possession of marijuana with intent to deliver. But in December, he pleaded guilty to a lesser misdemeanor charge of pos­ session of the drug. •A man accused of breaking into an air­ plane hanger at Hastings Airport was sen­ tenced last Thursday to six months in jail. Bryan: R. Campbell, 18, of 1028 N. Boltwood, Hastings, also was ordered to pay $1,500 in court costs and fines and to pay $3,067 in restitution for the offense. He was placed on a five-year term of probation. Campbell was arrested by Barry County Sheriffs deputies on a charge of larceny in a building in connection with the Oct. 12 theft. Authorities said Campbell stole gaso­ line from the hanger. Police Beat Dogs taken from animal shelter HASTINGS - Two beagles were stolen from the Barry County Animal Shelter last Thursday during business hours. Employees said the two male beagles, with normal tricolor markings, were taken from the outdoor pens. The thief moved another dog to one of the empty pens to hide the theft. Employees told Hastings Police a man, described as 25 years old, 5-foot 7-inches tall, medium build with light brown hair, stopped by the shelter to look at the animals about 10:30 a.m. He drove a bright red-colored short-bux pickup truck. One of the dogs wore a color with "No. 10" on it. The other dog's color had "No. 7." Both dogs were valued at $50. The dogs had been picked up Feb. 8 by a hunter near Yankee Springs. The suspect may have been the dogs' owner, who took them to avoid paying the fine, employ ees said. Off the road vehicle crashes through ice THORNAPPLE LAKE - A Battle Creek man riding a 4-wheel off the road vehicle crashed through the ice at Thomapple Lake Saturday. Dale E. VanOrder, 56, was treated at Pennock Hospital after the 10:30 a.m. accident Bany County Sheriff Dave Wood said VanOrder was ridir g cn the northeast side of the lake near the entrance of the river and Mud Creek when his vehicle crashed through thin ice. VanOrder was in the water for several minutes before he was rescued by witnesses who also called for an ambulance. Homes burglarized in Assyria Township ASSYRIA TWP. - Several thousand dollars in household goods were stolen Monday in daytime burglaries on Wing Road and Huff Road. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies said burglars kicked open doors to enter the homes in the 14700 blxk of Wing Road and the 7000 block of Huff Road. Tn the Wing Road break-in, burglars stole a VCR, stereo equipment, a Nintendo game, 45 compact disks and an assortment of jewelry. • In the Huff Road burglary, stolen items included a 35mm camera, an electronic key­ board, a VCR, a cassette player, cordless phones and jewelry. Deputies said burglars kicked down two doors that had been locked with deadbolts to en­ ter the homes. Authorities have no suspects, but a neighbor reported seeing a dark blue pickup truck in the area. Boys admit to burglarizing cabin RUTLAND TWP. - Two 10-year-old boys have admitted to breaking into a Heath Road cabin, stealing some items and damaging others in the building. The burglary was reported Feb. 13, according to Barry County Sheriffs deputies. The owner said a large picture window had been broken out, and items including a hunting knife, perfume, baseball cards and silver dollars were removed from the building. Deputies said the burglars broke a large mirror, a police scanner, glassware and many record albums, all valued at $350. Deputies found a kid's walkie talkie in the cabin, and a neighbor identified the suspects to authorities. When interviewed by deputies, the boys said they visited the cabin in the 4300 blxk of Heath Road over several days and used an axe to damage items inside. Driver Injured in rollover Into stream WOODLAND TWP. - A motorist was injured last Thursday when his car rolled over into a stream near M-66. Wesley E. Friend, 48, of 3335 N Clark Road, was taken to Pennxk Hospital after the noon axident on M-66 south of M-43. Michigan State Police said Friend was driving north on M-66 when he lost control on the slushy roadway and ran off the pavement. His vehicle struck a guard rail, went over an embankment and overturned into a stream. Jeep roof stolen from car lot HASTINGS - A removable roof was stolen last week from a used jeep parked at Ren­ ner Ford. The black vinyl half top with doors was reported missing Feb. 12 from the used car lot at 1310 N. Michigan Ave. The top was valued at $800, according to Hastings Police. (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service). Second passenger dies after fatal Vermontville accident J-Ad Graphics News Service NASHVILLE - A second passenger hurt in a Feb. 8 car axident in Vermontville has died of injuries received in the crash. Donald Flory, 18, of Nashville, died Friday at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, where he had been taken follow­ ing the accident Services were held Monday at Vermontville Bible Church and burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. The driver, 19-year-old Carrie Garvie Dick­ inson, of Vermontville, died instantly in the 11:58 p.m. accident on East Main Street when her pickup truck crashed into a utility pole. Flory and a third passenger, Connie Dick­ inson, 16, of Vermontville, were hospitalized in Charlotte. Flory later was transferred to the University of Michigan Hospital. Eaton County Sheriffs deputies said alco­ hol was a factor in tl*e accident. Deputies also said none of the three were wearing seat- belts in the truck. A life-long resident of the area, Flory wu graduated in 1990 from Maple Valley High School. He was employed at Pro Line in Hastings as a painter and previously worked at Junior's Scrap Yard in Nashville. Flory is survived by his mother and stepfai ther Deborah and Randy Baker of Nashville and by his father and stepmother Don and Debbie Flory of Nashville. He also is survived by brothers Danny; Lance and Lucas of Nashville; step-siste? Melissa Harmon of Nashville; maternal grandmother Donna Fifield of Vermontville; maternal grandfather Winston Gilmore of Ab abama; paternal grandparents Glendon and Beulah Flory of Grand Ledge; paternal great­ grandmother Nevah Faust of Grand Ledgej and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Services for Carrie Dickinson were held Feb. 12 in Charlotte. Burial was at the Gre­ sham Cemetery. Former contractor sent to prison for passing bad checks J-Ad Graphics News Service A former Hastings contractor who fled the state in 1989 following his arrest for passing bad chxks was sentenced last Thursday to prison terms in three separate cases. Randal C. Krick, 34, remained free for 17 months following his arrest in July 1989 for passing bad chxks in Hastings. "He skipped out on bond and went out West, we believe to Colorado," said Hastings Police Sgt. Jack Cross. Krick got into trouble there and was ar­ rested, but he was released a sxond time be­ fore Colorado authorities were aware of the pending charges in Michigan. "They bonded him out while we were get­ ting our paperwork together to have him ex­ tradited," Cross said. Krick moved on to Cheyenne, Wyoming, and was working on a raxh when he was ar­ rested by authorities there on Hastings Police warrants. He was returned to Michigan in Dxember and held in the Barry County Jail. Judge Richard M. Shuster sentenced Krick to an 18-to 60-month prison term for the original 1989 bad check case. Originally charged with uttering and publishing a; $2,520 check, he later pleaded guilty to a; lesser charge of attempted uttering and pub-; lishing. Meanwhile, Krick was charged in the fall* of 1989 with two additional counts of writ-' ing two bad chxks totalling $90 at a Hast-! ings grocery store. Hastings Polix alleged! Krick wrote the checks on a closed checking! account and charged him with the felony of-! fense punishable by up to two years in. prison. In Barry County Circuit Court on Jan. 31, Krick pleaded guilty to one count of writing a check on a closed account and to fixing while on bond to avoid prosxution. In ex­ change, additional bad check charges plus ha­ bitual offender charges alleging Krick has a! previous felony conviction were dismissed. ! In the latest case, Krick was sentenced last wxk to prison for up to two yean fx pass-I ing the bad chxks and for up to four yean! fx fixing while on bond. Judge Shuster ruled those two prison terms will run concurrently, but neither will begin until Krick completes the 18-to 60-montft sentenx from the first xnviction. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-02-28.pdf c3cadc4209d94f8237bf921985fefed0 PDF Text Text Delton rallies for the troops Charter revision to face voters Hillsdale turns table on Saxons See Story, Page 11 See Story, Page 2 See Story, Page 12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ____ Hastings VOLUME 137, NO. 5 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1991 News Briefs Three Prairieville Township officials to retain posts The Count Basie Orchestra will per­ form in Hastings at 8 p.m. Monday. 22, «t Central .Tcbool Audtonum. The big band will be under *cL,direci»nof tenor uxoptiomtt Franki'o^ Count Basie died tn 1984. but the l&Hiumber ensemble has continued water the leadership of Foster and Immpeter Thad tones, who died in 986, Alumni of the orchestra have “eluded Frank Sinatra. Joe Williams, Ella Fit­ zgerald, Sammy Davis Jr., Quincy Jones ami George Benson. . The local performance of the group u being sponsored by the Hartings Band BoMteraTin conjunction with Regsl Ar- Karen Scarbrough Equalization head named for county tistt and Count Basie Enterprises of New ^Hwings High School jazz band and Us Im will entertainment one hour before the Basie Orchestra's appearance. __ Tickets are S10 in advance and SI2 at the door. They may be purchased at the Music Center. WBCH or at the Hastings High School office. Poster contest set for Summerfest Area artists are invited to take part in the 1991 Hartings Summerfest poster <Tbe'winner of the contest will win a SlOO cash prize. ____ The competition is open to people or all ages and they do not have to be residents of Hastings or Barry County. Pamda Sanders of Hastings won last vear's contest. . The idea behind the contest is to help promote the annual celebration in Hastings. which takes place each ^rbe’winning poster will become the property of the Hastings Summerfest Committee and wUl be framed and displayed in area companies before the festival Copies of the poster will be made and sold during Summerfest. Entries must be submitted to the Hastings Chamber of Commerce. P.O. £T236, 118 E. Court St.. Hastings cal. Folk musicians to play tonight Local folk musicians will play at Arby’s Restaurant in Hastings tomgMut the first of a series to showcase local “rhe program, from 7 to 10 p m., will feature Jennifer Schroeder. Randy Noom. Ed Englerth. Herb Roberts and the Wholly Braille. There is no cover charge, but guests ere encouraged to buy refreshments at the restaurant I Nashville adds support group The Nashville VFW Post No. 8260 is Starting a support group for families of Operation Desert Storm. The group’s first meeting is planned for 7 p m. Monday, March 11, al the -□•t It will be open to anyone with a loved one serving in the war in the PerCtftfl Gulf. ., Nashville VFW members also said they plan to have fund-raising events to h.lo families that may have financial hariships as a result of oil! ups. other support groups for Desert Storm families are meeting tn Middleville, 1 akc Odessa and Hastings. The Barry rv^nrv chapter of the American Red | Cross is heavily involved in helping the groups- I I Additional News Briefs Appear on Page 5 PRICE 25’ Recall defeated Count Basle group to play 49058. For more information, 945-2454. Banner by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A new Barry County equalization director is on the job, but she’s not new to the office. Karen Scarbrough, a veteran of nearly seve. years in the equalization department, was the County Board of Commissioners' choice Tuesday for the post, vacated last November by Barbara Moss. Scarbrough started as a secretary in the equalization office and then worked there as a mapping specialist for a brief time before be­ coming an appraiser. She was named acting equalization director a few days after Moss left Now as the department head, she said her first biggest challenge "will be going through the equalization process for the first time.” That will start at the end of March and she’ll present the equalization report to commis­ sioners in April. Her background in the department and the contacts she has made through her work will be helpful, Scarbrough said. She also praised Moss for implementing computer programs that are an asset in the office. Scarbrough holds a Level HI certification from the state assessor’s board and has com­ pleted an assessment administration certificate program at Lansing Community College. Property values last year increased 8.8 per­ cent, but Scarbrough estimates that the over­ all county-wide increase this year looks to be about 7.4 percent. She stressed that the in­ crease is only a tentative figure at this point, lumping all classes of property together. The increase is difficult to predict, but Scarbrough said values appear to be "stabilizing somewhat" Besides the director, the equalization de­ partment has two appraisers. One of those slots is in the process of being filled. Scarbrough graduated from GalesburgAugusta High School and then studied inte­ rior design at a private art school in Chicago. She has lived in a number of major cities, including Denver and Atlanta, and came back to Michigan 12 years ago. She has been employed &s a secretary for the Kalamazoo law firm of Howard & Howard and worked for the late Edna Boddy, a Hastings attorney, for two years. Scarbrough and her husband John, whose high school alma mater is Delton Kellogg, reside in Hope Township. She enjoys playing golf in her spare time. In another matter Tuesday, the County Board agreed to hire personnel management consultants based in Okemos to conduct a classification and saiaiy study of all countyrelated jobs. Personnel Committee Chairwomen Marjorie Radant said she expects the study will begin in the spring. Radant told the board that a total look at the classification system is long overdue. The last one was conducted 10 years ago, she said. Commissioners agreed to hire O. Wiliiam Rye & Co. to conduct the study at a cost not to exceed S 13,850. Rye has done similar work Thornapple Manor and for many munic­ ipalities and other counties, including Eaton and Calhoun. Every county job, ranging from administra- See COUNTY, Page 3 by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Three Prairieville Township officials will keep their jobs in the wake of Tuesday’s recall election. Efforts to recall Supervisor Roy Reck. Clerk Janette Emig and Treasurer Darlene Vickery failed, as at least 60 percent of the voters rejected proposals to have them removed. The election results, certified by the Barry County Board of Can­ vassers Wednesday afternoon, were: Reck, 316 yes, 467 no; Emig. 302 yes, 480 no; and Vickery, 248 yes, 532 no. With the election over, it’s time to get back to business, according to the three officials. “We still have other problems to overcome, and we’re simply going to do our best to meet the challenges before us,” said Reck. Vickery said she is relieved the recall is over. “Now we can go on and get our work done. There is a lot to do this time of year,” she said. All three said they appreciated support from township residents. “We all appreciate the support and effort that went into defeating the recall so wc could continue to serve the entire township." said Reck. “We were amazed by all the support out there." said Emig. “They (township residents) are the ones that won this.” James Cary, who started the recall campaign, said he was surprised by the support for the board members. “I talked to 350 to 370 people when all this started, and of those people. 300 were in favor of the recall." he said. “That led me to believe that out of 700 people at least 600 would have been in favor of iL -k “I guess there s a large slent majority out there." said Cary. Elaine Van Nieman, a spokeswoman for the anti-recall committee, said she hopes the people of the township can start working together. “We (the committee) are certainly pleased with the results of the elections," she said. "I hope that now all the energy that was spent, not only by the anti-recall committee, but also by those supporting the recall, can be put toward the progress for the township." The recall campaign started in January 1990, when the Township Board went against the recommendation of the Pine Lake Fire Depart­ ment and did not appoint then assistant Fire Chief Ray Dunfield fire chief. The board, exercising its legal right, reappointed Fire Chief Ralph Earl, but did follow firefighters’ recommendation to appoint Kevin Tobin assistant fire chief. James Cary, a Pine Lake firefighter, headed a committee circulating a petition asking for the recall. The petition said the board members in question jeopardized public safety and lowered department morale by demoting Dunfield from the position of assistant fire chief to firefighter. Other issdes, although not mentioned in the recall petitions, were drawn into the campaign. The Alternative Sewer Committee, also headed by Cary, encouraged voters to recall the officials as a way to stop a sewer system mandated by the township. Recall petitions were signed by 209, or 10 percent, of the township’s registered voters and filed with the Barry County Election Commis­ sion in December. The cost of the recall election has yet to be determined, according to Emig. "I haven't tallied all the expenses yet, it will take a day or two," she said. “We have a bill for over $l,2u0 for the paper ballots, that’s our first expense. Then there’s the wages (of the election workers), the cost of postings, mailing ballots and envelopes." BISD to move to new location Workmen are busy remodeling the interior of what will soon be new headquarters for the Barry Intermediate School District The BISD will be moving from 202 S. Broadway in downtown Hastings to 535 W. Woodlawn, the former service center build­ ing for the local unit of the United States Department of Agriculture. BISD coordinates special education and other educational offerings in the Hastings and Delton Kellogg School districts. With the move, BISD will acquire more ♦han double the space of its existing 2,700- square-foot building. The Woodlawn build­ ing has about 6,000-square-feet to accom­ modate a growing staff of 20, increased pro­ gram offerings and future growth, said BISD Superintendent John Fehscnfeld. He hopes the move can be made the first week of April. If that's not possible, mid­ June will be the target date. BISD purchased the Woodlawn building for $275,000 on a three-year land contract from a Portage businessman. Renovation and additional furniture are estimated to cost about $80,000. BISD has a building and site fund set aside to help with the costs. Meanwhile, the S. Broadway building is on the market for $115,000. "It's well built and was recently renovated," Fehsenfeld said. "We're all very excited (about the move)." The entire staff will benefit, he said. "Each professional will have his/her own work sation. Now two to three share one...Wc're overcrowded." "One of the key things, by giving people adequate space, it’s more conducive to being See BISD, Page 3 Local soldier shown on CNN broadcast A Friday evening CNN news broadcast featuring Woodland resident and 1990 Lakewood High School graduate. Pvt. Trent Slater, put h'ts parents and other family members on a new wave of en­ couragement. "We were just awestruck," said his mother, Gretchen, pictured above with husband. Fred. "It's not every parent that gets to see their kid on world wide news." Slater is serving on America’s front lines with the First Infantry Division of the Army in the Persian Gull among a unit known as "The Big Red One", the eyes and ears of their outfit. Waching Trent’s interview at left is his gramother, Doreen Cronk, of California. (Banner photo by Shelly Sulser) �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 28, 1991 Triad not in violation of franchise City charter revision to face voters by David T. Young Editor A proposal to revise the city charter will face Hastings voters in the November general election this year. The City Council Monday directed City Attorney James Fisher to come up with wording for the proposal, which will be joined on the ballot by candidates for a charter revision commission. The top nine vote­ getters in the election would gain seats on the panel, but there will be no such commission if the revision proposal is defeated. Council members have talked for some time about changing the charter, which hasn’t been done in Hastings since 1955. The November city election will include races for mayor, clerk, treasurer and four council positions. In another matter at the meeting Monday, Fisher informed the council that the Triad ca­ ble television firm is not in violation of its franchise agreement with the city by closing its local office. The council had asked the attorney to notify Triad of default and had requested a This is what the recycling site at the fire station looked like before the new bin arrived last week. representative from the firm to appear at the Feb. 25 meeting to explain the closing. Fisher, in a letter, said that he had confused the city’s agreement with Charter Telecommunications with that of Triad. The franchise agreement with Triad, "which dates back to 1975, does not have a requirement that Triad maintain a local office," Fisher said. "Therefore, it would not appear appro­ priate to notify Triad of any sort of default in the terms of their franchise based on shutting down their Hastings office." In another cable-related matter, Rick Hensley, vice president of finance for Americable International, informed council in a letter that work on constructing its system in Hastings should be completed by early summer. He added that the number of cable channels to be offered has been increased to 44 from 36. However, cable rates also have increased, from $12.95 to $13.95 per month for basic offerings. Americable last year won a legal battle to compete with Triad for customers in Hastings. In other business Monday, the council: • Approved the appointments of Dot Gole, David Baum and Dr. Thomas Hoffman to three-year terms on the Barry County YMCA Hastings Youth Council, from April 1991 to March 1994. They will replace retiring board members Patricia Woods, Al Jarvis and Jan Havey. It was reported that new officers for the Youth Council are Mark Christensen, presi­ dent; Ed Sorenson, vice president; Diana Johnston, secretary; and Willo Fuhr, trea­ surer. • Referred to the Budget Committee the (Get in on the good I times with our KRIZDNS CLUB ^-ss designed especially for active people like you! If you're age 50 or more, you've already fulfilled the most important requirement for HORIZONS CLUB membership. The only other one is that you bank with us and maintain a $5,000 balance in a combination of checking* and savings or certificate of deposit. That's all there Is to itl And look at the benefits you'll enjoy: *$2,500 minimum balance required in checking account of your choice. • Free Travelers Checks • HORIZONS CLUB membership card. • Free photocopies of important documents. • Special Club travel tours and outings at attractive group rates. 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So come Join the clubl We're looking forward to welcoming you as a member. • Discount on eyewear with a SPECS card at Sears and Montgomery Ward. ) I A new recycling bln has arrived at the fire station in Hastings to replace barrels. The bin is expected to take in more recyclable items, such as metal food cans and plastic jugs. There are other receptacles at the site for clear bottles and alumimum. The City of Hastings bought the bin for nearly $4,000 and Recycling in Barry County paid for the lettering. Here, RiBC coordinator Jane Norton (left) drops off a plastic jug while City Coun­ cilwoman Esther Walton watches. 1991 budget request from the Youth Council. A city allocation of $21,000 is being asked, a $500 increase from 1990. • Received a recommendation of no change in the city's leaf burning ordinance. Ordinance Committee Chair David Jasperse said the burning ordinance was fashioned in 1983 and it does not allow for burning trash or garbage. Jasperse said there appears to be no need to change the current regulations. • Noted that Mayor Exchange Day this year will be with Tecumseh, a city of about 8,700 people, just north of Adrian. The exchange will take place during Michigan Week in May, but details still need to be worked out. • Acknowledged the. State Tax Commission’s award of a $307.38 refund to True Value Hardware, Bolthouse Merchandising Corp. The commission low­ ered True Value’s state equalized valuation (SEV) on personal property by $12,600. • Agreed to put surplus money from special downtown parking assessments and fines less expenses into a downtown parking fund. Jasperse said the surplus from 1990 came to $8,263. • Received an offer from Robert Taylor to buy a seven-acre city-owned parcel along the Thornapple River for $3,750, more than $500 an acre. The land is in a designated flood area, Taylor said he wants the land because he owns property adjacent and he grew up in that area. The matter was referred to the Property Committee. • Received a complaint from Hastings Middle School eighth grader Kevin Hubert, who said sidewalks on Green Street from Pennock Hospital to Fish Hatchery Park should have snow removed. "Sidewalks are roads for young people without cars," he said in a letter. The request was referred to Director of Public Services Mike Klovanich. • Approved a $6,000 contribution to the purchase of new fuel tanks for the terminal at the city-county airport. The county also is expected to pay $6,000 and Airport Manager James Cool will pay the remaining $18,000. A bid for a state grant to cover the cost of the new tanks was unsuccessful. • Acknowledged the retirement of city po­ lice officer Harold Hawkins, who served on the police department for more than 20 years and with the fire department for four years. "I’ve enjoyed working with the city over the last 25 years," Hawkins told the council. He added, somewhat in jest, "The police department has improved 100 percent, the fire department has improved 100 percent, and Mike Klovanich has come up 90 percent" Hawkins also said he has appreciated the work of Police Chief Jerry Sarver. Councilman William Cusack praised the retiring officer, saying, "What a fine gentleman Harold Hawkins has been during his career." Cusack said he has been impressed with Hawkins' "ability to work with our young people in the city." Cusack and fellow councilman Franklin Campbell said they both served on the fire department with him. A resolution read by Mayor Mary Lou Gray pointed out that Hawkins served as a firearms instructor and range official and he was department photographer. • Learned from Sarver that a new police of­ ficer, Jim Lee, has begun duties here. He re­ places Dana Steidl, who died of a heart attack las*, fall. • Referred to the Streets Committee a re­ quest from Brian Raymond to repair sidewalks near Southeastern Elementary School. Raymond also asked that something be done about the intersection of of Hanover and Green streets, but he was told that was under the jurisdiction of the state highway department • Approved a request from Wolverine Fire Apparatus to display the new fire truck it built for Hastings at the July Michigan Fire Chiefs Association Conference in Lansing. "We are proud of the quality of of our prod­ uct and arc excited about sharing our success with chiers throughout the state," said Wolverine President Everett Van Wormer. "Your approval of this request will benefit both Wolverine and Hastings." Wolverine will pay for all exhibit fees and transportation costs. Fire Chief Roger Caris added, "He (Van Wormer) agreed to give us perks for allowing them to show it." • Noted that the Michigad Municipal League will have its annual regional meeting April 10 in St. Joseph. City officials were granted necessary expenses to attend if they wish. • Agreed to allow the local Knights of Columbus to conduct its annual Tootsie Roll sales to benefit handicapped children March 22-24 In the city. • 20% discount on any size safe deposit box. • Free Money Orders. OFFICES IN... 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Member FDIC �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 28, 1991 — Page 3 Lawsuit filed against Prairieville Township by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Prairieville Township Board and the Barry County Department of Public works have been accused of •illegal or unauthorized acts” in a lawsuit filed Friday by James Cary and David Gray of Prairieville. The lawsuit alleges that during Prairieville Township’s 1990 annual meeting held last March, registered voters did not approve the township’s annual budget and denied the board the right to buy or sell land during the 1990-91 fiscal year. The suit alleges that the township did not submit another budget for the approval of voters and therefore violated the voters’ edict. However, Larry Merrill a representative for the Michigan Township Associations in Lansing, said that the public actually has no control over the budget. "They don't set the budget, the Township Board does,” he said. The suit also claims that during the township’s regular meeting Dec. 12, the board violated that order by approving a S500 advance to Barry County to acquire land for an option on a potential site for a sewage treat­ ment plant for the Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System. The minutes of that meeting show that the board did approve the advance, as stated in the lawsuit. Bob Shaffer, Barry County Drain Commis­ sioner, said he could not reveal whether or not an option had been obtained on a potential sewage treatment site because the matter had been discussed in closed session. The suit seeks to have the money returned to the township and the township’s contract with the sewer authority discontinued, accor­ ding to attorney Stephen M. Kantz of Otsego, who is representing Gray and Cary. Prairieville Township Supervisor Roy Reck said the matter has been turned over to the township’s attorney and he declined to make any further comments. Cary also declined comment because of the pending litigation. COUNTY...continued from page 1 tive to paraprofessional, will be included in the local study, which will include updating job descriptions and labor market data. Recommended pay structures will be included in the company's final report, but the county board has the option of whether to implement pay scales, Radant said. The board also took a stand against the proposed 9.2 percent across-the-board cuts for human services, in particular for the Department of Social Services. In a resolu­ tion, the board said the cuts would "have a devastating affect on Michigan’s most vulner­ able citizens and will make it impossible for DSS staff to carry out the department's mis­ sion.'* Copies of the resolution are to be sent to several state senators and legislators. In another resolution adopted by commis­ sioners the board went on record in favor of the continuation of the state's 14 regional Area Agencies on Aging "to allow for the most cost-effective use of limited public funds." Commissioners also asked that state funding for the programs provided by local service providers, including the Commissions on Aging and the Community Action Agencies, be expanded to meet the growing needs of an aging population, and that the provider network receive the support it needs from the Office of Services to the Aging and the Area Agencies on Aging. Although Commissioner Rae M. Hoare voted for the resolution, she said she has not been a strong suppot^er.qf regional agencies for the agingbecause ^shei’believes money spent for administration could be "used more wisely." The Community Action Agencies are able to operate effectively without a re­ gional layer, she contended. "We have been able to work well together," said Commissioner Orvin Moore of the Area Agencies on Aging, noting that they are the only agencies devoted totally to senior citi­ zens. In other business, the board: •Declared April 7 to 13 County Government Week in Barry County, noting that county government is the oldest form of local government in the United States. •Recommended the appointment of V. Harry Adrounie of Hastings to the Natural Resources Commission. A letter of recom­ mendation will be sent to Governor John Engler. •Appointed Charles McCabe to serve on the County Mental Health Board. •Approved an application for a $9,500 state grant for the County Transit to provide prior­ ity services to senior citizens and the handi­ capped from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday in Hastings and about six miles into the outskirts of the city. Joe Bleam, transportation manager, told the board that seniors now have to wait awhile until a vehicle is available during those hours. The funding would allow an additional vehicle to be put into service and allow for Saturday service in Hastings from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. No county funds would be involved in the The board resolutions said, “cuts would have a devasting effect on Michigan’s most vulnerable citizens and will make it impossible for DSS staff to carry out the department’s mission.” $13,400 budget for those programs, he said. About $2,200 would come from fares and the rest from within the transportation budget Bl earn also said his policy is to never let a caller off the phone without an option for a ride if the time requested isn't available. •Heard Jane Norton of Recycling in Barry County explain the county’s office paper re­ cycling efforts. She said she is pleased with the way the program is going and that five bales have been recycled in five weeks. At the present time, primarily white paper or noth­ ing darker than manilia may be recycled in the county's program. Any color ink on the paper is fine, she said. Newspapers or magazines that are stapled may be recycled if they are kept in a separate area. Envelopes are fine because they have water soluble glue, but she noted that rubber glues and rubber bands cause problems in recycling. Paper clips can go into the recycling bins. Paper towels and tissues are not acceptable because of contamination. Employees at the Department of Social Services in Barry County Thursday protested proposed state budget cuts at the DSS building on West Woodlawn Avenue (above) and at the corner of Woodlawn and Broadway. Barry DSS joins statewide protest against budget cuts Employees of the Barry County Department of Social Services Thursday joined a statewide informatonal picket against Gov. John Engler’s proposed budget cuts. Picketing took place in more than 50 loca­ tions in Michigan Thursday during the noon lunch hour. About 15 DSS employees in Hastings brandished signs at the DSS office on West Woodlawn Avenue and at the comer of Woodlawn and North Broadway. The protest was sponsored by the United Auto Workers Local 6000. Employees contend that the 9.2 percent across-the-board state budget cuts were im­ plemented by Engler after the Legislature vetoed his proposed budget plan for the state. They maintain that proposed cuts affect the elderly, the poor and children in Michigan by: • Eliminating inspectors for licensed day care centers, "leaving thousands of children at risk and making Michigan the only slate in the nation to ignore essential health and safety needs for children in day care facilities." • Implementing severe cuts in Department of Mental Health budgets, "which will result in the closing of three critically needed mental health hospitals and care facilities, and displacing hundreds of patients." • Reductions in benefits paid to general as­ sistance and Aid to Dependent Children, "which will push many of these people into the streets." • Reductions of benefits for the elderly and physically disabled. The UAW Local 6000 position statement said, "Our memership stands united in sup­ port of the many Michigan residents who will lose vital services as a result of these cuts. The proposed budget cuts will mean hardships for the elderly, poor and children in Michigan. We are picketing today to make more people aware of the harm that result from these cuts." Another position statement urged Gov. Engler to "find a humane, prudent and just way to balance the budget Preserve the pro­ grams necessary to provide Michigan’s people with hope for the future and a decent honest way of life." The budget cuts first were directed in December by outgoing Gov. James Blanchard in the wake of a projected $1.1 billion deficit When Engler took office in January, he pro­ posed a number of budget cutting measures, including elimination of general assistance welfare payments. Because the Legislature rejected Engler's plans, the 9.2 percent across-the-board reduc­ tions now are being implemented. BISD, continued from page 1 more productive which will be a service to students and the community," Fehsenfeld said. "It will afford our staff more time for mu­ tual planning - sharing talents and abili­ ties...! see the ISD poised to meet the chal­ lenges of the 1990s and the Third Millennium." Besides the additional interior space in the new office, which also will provide much needed testing rooms for students, conference rooms and storage areas, a real plus at the new location are its 40 parking spaces. Only seven parking slots are available at the existing office. When the Woodlawn structure was used for USDA purposes, it housed five offices. But some of the interior walls and counters are being removed to provide larger rooms, tailoring the building to BISD's needs. The interior design plan was developed by John Reister of Grand Rapids. "We’ve been able to salvage most of the wood and we’ll reuse every door but one," Fehsenfeld said. Plans also call for Styrofoam board to be placed on the lower exterior to add to the comfort of the building and increase fuel savings. • The interior will be off gray with bur­ gundy accents and the walls will be covered with a sound absorbing material. Furniture from the present building will be moved to the new location. Workers from the Job Training Partnership Act program are involved in helping with the renovation. A feature of one of the rear rooms will be its use for staff development, accommodat­ ing groups of up to 45, he said. That will provide an opportunity to implement work­ shops and seminars for networking with other school districts, helping to help keep teachers abreast of changes in education, re­ train them or merely offer fresh approaches to education. A separate 1,200-square-foot section of the former USDA building will be offered for lease in the future, Fehsenfeld said. The BISD has been in its existing build­ ing for the past 12 years. Prior to that it was located in offices at the comer of N. Broadway and State Road, quarters above the JC Penney store, and originally in the county courthouse. Barry Intermediate School District Superintendent John Fehsenfeld and workmen Ron Larabee and Dick Henney look over remodeling plans for the BISD's new headquarters on Woodlawn Ave., located next to the County Department of Social Services. The Algonquin Lake School, located at the corner of West State and Airport roads in Hastings, may become a multiple-family dwelling. Woodland firm may convert old Algonquin School J-Ad Graphics news Service Algonquin Lake School, closed since sum­ mer 1988. could once again ring with the sound of voices. The Rutland Charter Township Zoning/Planning Commission approved rezoning the school, located at the corner of Airport and West Slate roads, from R-l. residential district, single family to R-2. residential district, low-medium density, at a public hear­ ing Feb. 20. If the Township Board upholds the recom­ mendation at its meeting Wednesday. March 6. Swift’s Excavating Co., of 3704 Woodland Road in Woodland, would be one step closer, to turning the school into a four-unit dwelling. In a related action, the Rutland Charter Township Appeals Board approved a variance requested by Swift’s Excavating to build single-resident dwellings on adjoining lots and to alow them to be built 50 feet away from the center line of the road rather than 83 feel, as outlined in Rutland’s zoning ordinance. "Before the actual (building) permits are issued, the roads Swift’s will be opening up will have to be har 1 surfaced wiih curbs and gutters." said Bernard Hammond, the township building administraior. Workmen are busy refurbishing the interior of the new office area for the BISD. The move from downtown to the new building will take place in April or June. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 28, 1991 Viewpoints5 Delton schools score victory over obstacles The Delton Kellogg school district apparently has scored a major triumph in the face of adversity. It is difficult enough to pass school millage increases when times are good. It is downright remarkable when voters respond positively during times like these, of considerable economic distress. Delton managed to pass handily a renewal of 25.43 mills plus an extra mill and a request for yet another mill. This was accomplished at the same time there have been reports of recession, of significant local property assessment increases, of cutbacks in state services and of economic unrest over sewer projects in the area. Yet the majority of the voters decided to approve both of the schools' requests on Feb. 19. Whoever piloted the successful millage campaign might want to consider a career in political consulting. The campaign itself was low key, without a great deal of public debate over the pros and cons. It is likely the millage committee people instead spent a lot of time behind the scenes identifying positive voters and getting them to go the polls. And it is likely that many people behind the scenes helped to explain what was at stake and the need for more funding. Much of the credit for the success at the polls goes to these unidentified heroes, to the Board of Education and to Superintendent Dean McBeth, who steered the ship on the right course to get the job done. Credit also should be given to the voters who decided it was important to "vote their hopes, not their hates" and not stay at home on election day. Other school districts considering millage requests in the future might want to look at Delton as a model of success under difficult circumstances. They might want to ask Delton, "How did you do it?' We have to admit that we didn't think it was possible to pass two millage requests because of factors beyond the schools' control. This just didn't seem to be the right time. But it was done, and the kids of the Delton Kellogg school district were the big winners as a result Superintendent’s comments appreciated To the Editor: It was with much pleasure that I read the reports in the Hastings Banner, and some upto-date comments by superintendents in Barry County’s five school systems. We are very fortunate to have such men in leadership of our schools. In no way can we let this report pass by unnoticed. Superintendent Carl Schoessel made a very complete assessment of today's school pro­ blems. I would suggest that in meeting these problems and building good qualities in students and the curriculum are needs both in students and instructors to have a personality that fits in all desirable avenues of life. Superintendent Schoessel has done very well in keeping Hastings Area Schools in the fine condition in which he found them as he came. In education, as with everything, we have to use raw material that is before us. In regard to a letter concerning the Prairieville Township recall from Maggie Auk:rman, the undersigned can quite agree with her. We view the recall effort as a legal too), even though wc may not agree with the motive Education saves lives during war To the Editor: Voter’s positive response appreciated I wish to express appreciation to the citizens of the Delton Kellogg School District for their positive response at the polls on Feb. 18. We are aware that your support was given at a time when Michigan is in financial dif­ ficulty. Many of you had new assessments for sewer projects and some of you are having financial problems. We appreciate, therefore, your demonstrated confidence and will work hard to maintain and enhance your trust. The ability to provide an outstanding learn­ ing environment for our children while guar­ ding the public purse strings is a hard balanc­ ing act, but we gladly accept that challenge. Dean McBeth Delton Kellogg Schools Superintendent Pre-World War II wasn’t ‘Dark Ages’ To the Editor: I really got a kick out of the “Time to Time” story last week. Quote: "Until the late 1930s and early 1940s, all the county roads were dirt. Most of the people did not own automobiles, and to go out for an outing, one had to bitch up the horse and buggy." I may be old 'cause I grew up in the ‘20s (H«tings Banner) Devoted to the Interests of Barry County since 1856 and ’30s, but I never rode in a horse and buggy in my life and never knew anyone who owned one in those days! We all had cars (my dad bought his first one in 1920, and he was just a poor farmer.) The idea that we lived in the dark ages before World War II is crazy! We even had electricity, radio and babies!! Margret O’Laughlin Hastings MM.Fvf MM V7 W vIVIIIBWII vr ■* MMMM V MM ML published by Hastings Banner, inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President Stephen Jacobs Treasurer It has been my observation that this is a war with profound high technology that has never been used before. It is a technology that has not only been invented by American minds, bu technology that has been designed, fabricated, mass produced, and now has been proven on the battlefield. I am convinced that without it we would have undoubtedly suffered a tremendous loss of American lives. The early developing stages of this technology that makes America great can be traced back easily to the American school system. It is where dedicated teachers starting in preschool the basics that are fundamental to keeping America strong. It is time I think to show a little gratitude not only to our soldiers, but also to those who have had an inpact that hopefully will help them stay alive. I think I’ll send an apple with my children this week as a show of apprecation for our school teachers. Thanks to all you teachers. You’re doing a great job! Al Strouse Hastings PnIII ii1Oninion *• B cripple it. We are not Russia or some others. Superintendent Makela made a very wise observation when he said, "let us teach many things a computer can not do.” That attitude counted for me when I taught in the late 20*s and ’30's. We hope to produce in schools thinking people and not conformists. We pay for it. Sincerely, Cameron Mclntrye Hastings EMTs would have welcomed a recall To the Editor: To the Editor: Steve Garrett hit the nail on the head, when he said it is for us to do for ourselves what is needed, and not look to higher government. Like our ages, education needs to go from the bottom up and not from the top down. In life a student, needs the ability to adjust to the con­ ditions he lives in, and that may mean an ac­ ceptable skill that fits into his environment. My information, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, is that the U.S.A, finds the higher in­ stitutions of learning are -being side-tracked. Government centralization of education will or reasons for the motive. The three officers involved in the recall are at least being allow­ ed the time and constitutional right to dispel and conquer any wrongful rumors and innuen­ does that may be brought about. We are convinced Mrs. Aukerman is well acquainted with turmoil, having served in capacity as BPOH Board of Directors, of the new defunct BPOH Volunteer Ambulance Service in Delton. Four local Emergency Medical Technicians with good service records, who were dismiss­ ed by that board, without due process, on March 24, 1989, on the basis of innuendoes and rumors, by one Darrell Hall, would have welcomed a “recall" process. Instead, they had to seek vindication through the court system. Indeed, judgment was found in favor of the dismissed-from wrongful dismissal lawsuit, against that particular board of directors. Darrell Hall is still being sought by police on various charges involving theft from the ambulance service, having left suddenly November 1989. Leo Roblyer, EMT. Delton Dianne Vickery. EMT, Delton Lorraine Cooke, EMT-D, Delton Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: •Make your letter brief and to the point. •Letters should be written in good taste. , •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must include their signature, address and phone number. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 ^"x^onS? A coun of Appeals ruling last week overturned Michigan's ban on t "welfare” abortions, which was approved in 1988 by voters in a statewide rel How do you feel about the court ruling? John Jacobs Vice President Frederic Jacobs Secretary Newsroom David T. Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Todd Tubergen (Sports Editor) Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Sue Hinckley Sandra Ponsetto Jett Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 5:30p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. - noon. Larry Seymour (Sates Manager) Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Phyllis Bowers Subscription Rates: $13 per year in Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) Ann Schantz, Nashville: Tim Warner, Hastings: ‘‘The state ought to pay for abortions in certain circumstances. They should pay for them in case poor people need them.” “I think we should pay for them (abortions) or else we’d have to support them (the babies) for the next 25 years.” Rosie Fahrni, Clarksville: ”1 think we should (pay for abortions).” Lori Ward, Hastings: Wes Robinson, Hastings: ' Sharon Curtis, Hastings: "It should be the same as in 1988.” ‘‘My feeling is that they (abortions) should be available to people whether they can afford them or not.” “I don’t believe in abor­ tion at all.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 28, 1991 — Page 5 Science Olympiad team takes 5th n’ace A market of stocks, not a stock market Some years ago Dr. Douglas Bellimore, then professor of economics it New York University, warned his student; that “it’s a market of stocks, not a stock market.” This was not a play on words tut Professor Bellimore’s philosophy of prudent slock selection. Buy stocks, not the market, he advocated. Consider one of the major market barometers, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA). This popular index represents a limited number of big stocks rather than the entire “market of stocks.” When the Dow was first published by Charles Henry Dow in 1882, it consisted of 11 stocks — nine railroads, Pacific Mail Steamship Co. and Western Ud on. The total value of these issues was simply divided by 11 to come up with the average. By 1928, the Dow had grown to 30 stocks, the size at which it remains today. In the past 62 years, however, the stocks composing the Dow have changed 20 times to better represent the market as a whole. Because of this substitution )f stocks, as well as stock splits, a complicated and chang­ ing formula has become necessary to maintain continuity in the statistics. The stocks com­ prising the Dow are weighted based on the dollar price of each, thereby giving greater weight to higher valued stocks. This weighting of the indivicud Dow stocks can have distorted effects on the market. For example, during the period between July 1, 1989, and July 30, 1990, the 10 top-weighted Dow stocks increased an average of 30 per­ cent; the 10 middle-weighted Dow stocks ad­ vanced 13 percent; and the 10 bottomweighted Dow stocks advanced only 1 per­ cent. Using the present weighting system, the Dow advanced 19 percent. However, if all 30 stocks had been equally weighted, the average would have risen 15 percent rather than 19 percent. Apparently, two-thirds of the Dow advance during that period came from the 10 stocks in with the largest weighting in the index. Do not misconstrue this as critical of an economic barometer that is watched by the en­ tire world. Actually, Dow Jones & Co. is con­ tinually looking for ways to improve this market measure. Prior to 1979, for example, the cyclical stocks were oycr-represented, in the Dow. Since then, growth stocks have gradually been added, making the Dow more representative of the U.S. economy. Averages and indexes are intended to show market trends Unfortunately, however, many investors focus on the performance of averages rather than on the specific underly­ ing stocks. Keep in mind that although the Dow remains the bellwether of the market, it represents only 30 stocks in a market of nearly 3,000. As Professor Bellimore advised: “Buy stocks, not the market.” - STOCKS — The following prices are close of business last Reported changes are from ious week. Company Close AT&T 337. Ameritech 65s/. 46’/. Anheuser-Busch Chrysler 117. Clark Equipment 28s/. 317. CMS Energy Coca Cola 53’/. Dow Chemical 53 Exxon 53s/. Family Dollar 157. Ford 29'/. General Motors 36 Great Lakes Bancorp 9V. Hastings Mfg. 44'/. IBM 129s/. JCPenney 52’/. Johnson & Johnson 807. Kmart 33s/. Kellogg Company 83 McDonald's 30s/. Sears 30s/. Southeast Mich. Gas 14s/. Spartan Motors 47. Upjohn 437. Gold $358.50 Silver $3.59 Dow Jones 2864.60 Volume 164,000,000 from the Tuesday. the prev­ Change -7. -1'/. -1s/. -7. -7. + ’/. + 7. —27. + 7. + 7. -17. -1s/. —17. + 47. —9s/. -7. + 7. -2 -7. -17. -27. + 7. -7. + 27. —$5.50 -1.12 —67.58 J-Ad Graphics News Service A team from Hastings High School took fifth overall in the Regional Science Olympiad last Saturday at Kellogg Community College. Battle Creek Lakeview was first among the 11 high schools in the competition. Hillsdale was second, Battle Creek Central third and Kalamazoo Central fourth. Several Hastings students earned medals in individual events. Lori Vaughn and Tim Tennant were second in the "Circuit Lab" contest. Students were presented with electrical data in a circuit and were asked to predict current, voltage and power consumption; use a voltmeter and ammeter to measure voltage and current; and analyze and draw a circuit diagram of a hidden "black box" circuit. Bonnie Brandt brought home a second-place medal in "Designer Genes." Contestants were given a combination of genetics problems to solve. Her success depended on her knowledge of Mendelian genetics, modern genetics, molecular genetics, population genetics and probability. Lori Vaughn and Jenny Vanaman were third in "Quantitative Analysis." The object of that contest was to identify the solutes in 10 different vials as quickly as possible on the basis of their reactions with each other. Mike Baker and Matt Johnson took third- Letter to the Editor McBeth deserves credit for millage To the Editor: In the Feb. 21 issue of the Banner, there was an article entitled, “Millage in Delton approved.” In this article. Superintendent Dean McBeth was giving credit to the Election Steering Committee for its role in the successful out­ come of the millage vote. Myself, as a voter in this election and as a parent of children in the Delton school system, I would like to give credit where it is due. I feel as I am sure many of the other parents and voters do, that Superintendent Dean McBeth has done a very good job turning our school system around and giving the parents and voters confidence that our children are going to get a good education. Also, that the money raised from the taxes will be spent wisely. I feel that Superintendent McBeth’s strong ledership and concern for the education of our children played a large pari in the approval of the millage. Thank you, John Rine Delton Military families warned of con artists by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer LAKE ODESSA - Helping hand funds for military families easily could fall prey to con artists, warned a Red Cross representative last Tuesday. "There are many people out there who will try to take advantage of you," said the Rev. Watd Pierce, chairman of the Barry County Chapter of the American Red Cross. Pierce offered tips to 20 close relatives of service personnel fighting in the Persian Gulf war, who meet weekly as the Lakewood Military Family Support Group. "I would suggest contacting gas stations and grocery stores to see if they are willing to set up accounts for these people rather than handing out cash," said Pierce. "I've found that to be a helpful deal." He added that many sweatshirts, hats and other merchandise touting support of the troops are not channeling funds to needy military dependants, as implied. Some are selling for $29.95 in retail outlets, while the Lake Odessa VFW is able to sell them for less than $20. The small profit is used to pay for facility expenses incurred by the support group. "There are many people who are out there to rip people off," said Pierce. Aside from a fund under formation by the group to cover needs such as expensive collect calls from soldiers, Pierce said the Red Cross is required to provide relief to military families. "Forget the reports you may have heard through the media that we are cutting back on help to military families," said Pierce. "That was not a true report. We arc mandated by the Federal Government for two purposes: to provide disaster relief and service to military families. As long as we have funds to assist you, we will." Other ways con artists have surfaced are through bogus telephone calls to parents and spouses of soldiers saying their loved one had been killed. One group member cited a case in which the mother of a service person was badly shaken up after getting such a call. The caller gave personal information to the mother about her child, which she later found had been stolen from a North Carolina military base. "You will never get a phone call to inform you a family member has been killed in the war," said Pierce. "That is done in person. They send a military chaplain and a provost officer to help you make funeral arrangements. "I’m praying we don’t get into a ground war because if we do, there will be tremendous casualties. And if so, the bodies may not come home so fast" He added that should an entire National Guard unit be destroyed, one community could lose many citizens. "Unlike the Vietnam War, if we lose a group, we’re apt to lose a group out of a single community," he said. He added that American Airlines has volunteered to fly relatives of injured soldiers or sailors to the medical stations where they are being treated. Contact with the troops by friends and family now is being limited to emergencies only. "If there is an emergency, such as a death in the family, the Red Cross will work very hard to get in touch with your soldier or sailor,” said Pierce. Mail service to the troops has become very slow since the allied attacks on Iraq began Jan. 16. One mother noted her son wrete home Jan. 11, but the letter was not received until Feb. 19. According to Personnel Sgt. Bill Womer of the HQ 107 S&S Baiiaiion in Ionia, the military has just sent its second postal battalion to Saudi Arabia. "Up until then, there was one postal battalion serving a half million troops," said Womer. "First, the mail goes to the APO center in New York through the United States Postal Service. Then it's picked up by the Air Force and flown to Saudi Arabia.” The mail is sorted first by branch of service, then by ship or air base, then by Army corps or battalion and to units. "If it goes to a particular ship, for instance, it is flown by helicopter to a support ship before it is delivered," said Womer. "There might be two months worth of mail at that point." Mail addressed to any service man has accumulated so much that it could cover a football field, said Womer. "The problem is how to divvy it equitably," he said. And supplies donated by corporations such as Meijer’s have more than met the needs of the troops. "Some units have so much that they have set up supply tents. Someone will come asking for toothpaste and they'll give them an entire case, that's how much they have," said Womer. "But while some units are over­ loaded, others are lacking." It was also noted at the meeting that families of National Guard or reservists who are now financially strapped by cuts in income can receive benefits provided by the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act. Under the act, banks and other lending institutions must lower their interest rates to 6 percent for those families until the wage earner can return home from the war. Banks who refuse to comply can be taken to court, said Womer. The Lakewood Area Military Family Support group meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the Lake Odessa VFW Post 4461. Co-Chairman Karrie Cross makes and gives away yellow ribbons, and has completed a display at the North Inn Restaurant inside a showcase. TK Supt. opposes ‘schools of choice’ by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A plan in which parents could choose which school inside the intermediate district their children would attend has been introduced in the Michigan Legislature, but Thomapple Kellogg Superintendent says he opposes it Senate Majority Leader Richard Posthumus of Alto, a Caledonia High School graduate, said passage of the proposal by the end of the year is possible. Governor John Engler supports the bipartisan plan, but he wants to go further by allowing students to attend any school, even outside the local intermediate school districts. Proponents of the measure say it will make schools more competitive and offer the dis­ advantaged a choice that the wealthier parents already have by being financially able to move to a school district of their choice. Garrett disagrees. "It’s interesting that it has so much support when they can't get agreement on how to get equity between the schools," he said. "I think they are begging the issue, avoiding the main issue," which he says is the imbalance between districts on per-pupil spending. Garrett has pointed out in the past that some districts spend twice as much as other districts to educate each student. An example of where the "school of choice" has been tried is Minnesota, Garrett said, and that has already been challenged in court, with the suit charging it is unconstitu­ tional and undermines the school system. The question of transportation for 'he students has not been dealt with in the bipartisan proposal, leaving unanswered the question of how students who choose to go to another part of the Kent Intermediate School District would get there. What the program does is discriminate against the poor, Garrett said. ’’They say it will be fair to the poor," he said. "I don't understand that — poor people won't have a choice." The well-off will have money to drive their children to Grand Rapids if they want to, he noted. Also, Garrett wondered how well an athlete plays a sport would make a difference in where he would go to school. place medals in "The Scrambler." They de­ signed and built a system that transported a raw chicken egg 10 meters as fast as possible to stop within one meter beyond the finish line without hitting the terminal barrier (a wall). The only source of propulsion energy came from a falling mass of less than two kilograms. Also contributing to the overall success of the Hastings group were Kitt Carpener, Derek Freridge, Matt Lancaster, Jenny Parker and Dan Styf. Coaches for the team were science instruc­ tors Marcia Freridge and Kurt Schaaf. Members of the Hastings High School Science Olympiad team are (from left) coach Marcia Freridge, Matt Johnson, Jenny Vanaman, Mike Baker, Lori Vaughn, Dan Styf, Derek Freridge, Jenny Parker, Matt Lancaster, Kitt Carpenter, Tim Tennant and Bonnie Brandt. Missing is coach Kurt Schaaf. News Briefs Royalty named at winter fests Carrie Campbell and Ray Packer were selected duke and duchess at Delton Kellogg High School’s recent Winter Festival and Jeff Moore'and Andrea Gardner were named king and queen at Maple Valley High School’s Winter Royalty ceremonies last weekend. Hastings student honored for math Hastings High School junior Joe Zbiciak Saturday night received a bronze award and a $350 scholarship for superior achievemnent in mathematics. Zbiciak was one of 100 students statewide to be invited to an awards ban­ quet at Eastern Michigan University, sponsored by the Mathematical Associa­ tion of America, Michigan Section. Zbiciak, 15, son of Ray Zbiciak of Hint and Kaye Zbiciak of Hastings, had one of the top 50 scores in the Michigan Mathematics Prize Competition. More than 18,000 students took the test this year. Zbiciak, who skipped seventh grade, is interested in computers and plans to study them in college. 14 to vie for Miss Delton title Fourteen young women will seek the Miss Delton title at the annual pageant at 7 p.m. Friday, March 8, at Delton Kellogg High School. Competing for the honor will be Min­ dy Moore. Angela Daniels, Nikki Davenport. Crystal Stamcr, Charity Wright, Amanda Kanaziz, Maria Noto, Sarah Truax, Kim Smith, Marie Scott, Kristin Harrington, April Miner, Jacki Cichy and Jennifer Piper. All of the contestants are Delton High School students and they were nominated by area businesses and residents. The winner and her court will preside over the annual Founder’s Weekend celebration Aug. 9 and 10. Band Boosters to meet March 11 The Hastings Band Boosters will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, March 11, in the Hastings High School band room. All band parents are welcome to attend. Charlton Park official leaves Jennifer Barner has left her position as education coordinator at Charlton Park to accept a job as archivist at the Monroe Historical Museum. Barner, who left last week, had work­ ed at Charlton Park since 1989. In her new post, she will be responsi­ ble for documents, processing new col­ lections. performing simple conserva­ tion procedures, organizing and handling research requests. Chariton Park Director Diane Smith is now seeking Barner’s successor. Reading Council to meet Tuesday The Barry Area Reading Council will meet at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, at the Hastings High School Lecture Hall The speaker will be Mike Thaler, who has written more than 10,000 riddles and jokes for children. He also is the author of many children’s books, including "The Hippopotamus Ate My Teacher.” Thaler will be available for autographs at the close of the presentation. Cost of the program will be $4 for members and $5 for non-members. TK administrator plans to retire Naomi Barber, coordinator of special education at Thornapple Kellogg schools, has announced her plans to retire at the end of June. Barber, who has been in the education field for 31 years, has been at her post in Middleville for the last nine years. Woodland soldier appears on CNN U.S. Army Private Trent D. Slater of Woodland, a member of the first infan­ try division to cross the Kuwait border, was featured in a Cable News Network broadcast Friday before the allied ground offensive began. Slater was interviewed by CNN and he explained how his unit is the first to detect enemy activities. Slater's parents, Gretchen and Fred Slater, did not see the telecast, but later had it videotaped by friends. Nutrition lecture slated March 11 Pennock Hospital will have a public lecture on "General Nutrition” ai 7 p.m. Monday, March 11, in the Physi­ cians Conference Center. Speaker at the free program will be Cindy Matelski-Lancaster, a registered dietitian. Pre-registration is required. Fore more information, call the hospital education department at 948-3125. ‘Heart Saver* class planned Pennock Hospital will conduct a "Heart Saver” CPR class from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, March 7, at the Physi­ cians Conference Center. The class is a four-hour American Heart Association-approved course designed for the public. Single-rescuer CPR and managing the choking victim will be taught. Pre-registration is necessary. For more information, call the hospital’s education department at 948-3125. TK Close Up trip still ‘go’ Thomapple Kellogg High School students’ plans to attend Project Close Up in Washington D.C. will not be halted by world tensions. Plans continue for the trip April 21-27. There will be added security at airports, but that will be about the only concession to fears of terrorism in the wake of the war in the Middle East, said teacher Dan Erb, who will serve as ad­ visor on the excursion. Joining Erb on the trip will be Darrell Baughman, Danna Carpenter, Mary Cisler, Matt Hernandez. Tina Neeson, Rose Sclafini, Gina Stein and Kris Thaler. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 28, 1991 Hastings schools receive more than $7,000 in gsf*s J-Ad Graphics News Service The Hastings Board of Education accepted gifts totaling $7,443.69 from local businesses and organizations during last week’s regular February meeting. The Hastings Athletic Boosters donated $4,238.69 for the construction of a trophy case, built by retired Hastings High School teacher Keith Taylor, for protective wall mats and “snap-down’' rims at Hastings High School. The elementary "Just Say No’’ clubs received $313 from the Razor's Edge. The Hastings Education Enrichment Foun­ dation donated $1,480 to be used for several school activities and programs. The middle school art program will receive $1,000 worth of glaze from Fem’s Ceramics in Kalamazoo. The Pleasantview Elementary School PTO gave $412 for the purchase of weekly readers for the school’s students. In other business Feb. 18 the board: — Gave final approval to the following proposed travel study trips: Central and Pleasantview school fifth graders to Green­ field Village and the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, May 20 and 21; Hastings High School choir to Nashville, Tenn., from March 21 through 24; Hastings High School choir trip to Orlando, Fla., and the Caribbean dur­ ing spring break; Hastings High School Business Professionals of America to the State Leadership Conference in Detroit March 15 through 17 and the the national conference in Orlando April 24 through 28 for those who qualify. — Granted approval in principle to a pro­ posed travel study trip for Hastings High School students participating in the "Youth in Government" Program from April 9 through 13, and a trip to Cedar Point, Ohio, for the Give the gift of... ( LOCAL NEWS Give a subscription to The Hastings Banner Your Hometown Newspaper — Call 948-8051 ATTEND SERVICES HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings Area GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St., Michael Anton, Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday, March 3 - 8:00 Holy Communion; 9: 15 Church School (all ages); 10: 30 Holy Communion, Stephen Minister Commission, Liberia door offering; 6:00 Youth Group. Thurs­ day, Feb. 28 - 12:00 Lenten Lunch/Devotions; 7:00 Ad. Memb.; 7:30 Ad. Choir, 8:00 AA. Saturday. March 2 - 9:30 Conf. 5; 2:30 Movie/Dinner; 8:00 NA. Monday. March 4 - 9:00 Kitchen Cleanup; 6:00 Positive Parenting. Tuesday, March 5 - 9:30 Wordwatchcrs; 3:00, Choir School; 4:30 Outreach; 7:00 Ev./Soc. Min. Bd. Wednesday, March 6 - 2:00-5:00 Organ Study; 6:00 Supper; 7:00 Vespers. Sarah Circle after. H A S TING S GRACE BRETHREN, (The Bible Church) Bring Your Bible. 600 Powell Road, 1 mile East of Hastings. Our Motto: "The Bible, the whole Bi­ ble, and nothing but the Bible". Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Morning Worship. 10:30 a.m. March 3 Message — By Pastor Sarver. "Faith Logical and Il­ logical". Thursday - 7:30 p.m. prayer time, SMM for girls 8-11 and Youth Meeting, ages 12-20. Saturday, Feb. 9, 6 p.m. youth meeting at the church. Pastor Emeritus, Rus Sarver. Phone 945-9224. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST Father Thomas B. Wirth. Vicar. 2415 McCann Rd., Irving, Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ day Mass 11:00 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. Father Leon Pohl, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 7:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confes­ sions Saturday 3:30-4:30 n m WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. MI 49058. Pastor Robert Kersten. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard, 945-5974. Worship Services Sunday, 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. 4-H meets Mondays, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study, Wednesdays, 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers, 801 Barber Rd., Hastings. Hastings, Michigan, G. Kent Keller, Pastor. Eileen Higbee, Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday, March 3 9:30 and 11:00 Morning Worship Services. Nursery provided. Broad­ cast of this service over WBCHAM and FM; 9:50 Church School Classes for all ages; 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Dining Room; 4:30 Junior High Youth Fellowship; 5: 30 Senior High Youth Fellowship. Monday, March 4 7:30 Christian Education Commit­ tee meeting. Tuesday, March 5 6: 30 Kids of the Kirk — Sing Along. Wednesday, March 6-1:30 Circle 4, meeting in the lounge; 1:30 Circle 3, at the home o: Bets Scheerens; 7:30 Circle 5, at the home of Helen Keeler; 7:30 Stewardship Committee meeting; 7: 30 Chancel Choir rehearsal. Fri­ day, March 8 - 6:30 Menders Din­ ner in the Dining Room. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church Streets, Philip L. Brown, Pastor. Church phone 616/945-9574. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. (nursery attendant). Middle High Youth, 5 p.m. and Senior High Youth 6 p.m. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH AM-FM at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 1 — Visually Impaired Persons 9:30 a.m. Sun­ day. March 3 - Third Sunday of Lent - "Sunday Night Life" Prepared light meal at 5:30 p.m. (freewill offering) and classes for all ages at 6 p.m. Adults may choose "Master Your Money" or "Study of Galations." Wednesday, March 6 — "Come to the Cross” Planned Potluck Dinner/Program 6:30 p.m. Monday Children’s Choir Rehearsal 3 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday Narcotics Anomyous 12:00 noon. Wednesday — Al-Anon 12-30 p.m. Thursday Bell Choir rehearsal 6:30 p.m. and Chancel Choir rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Saturday — Co-Dependents Anonymous 9:00 a.m. Thursdays — Community Lenten Lunch/Worship 12:00 noon at Grace Lutheran Church. MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH, 314 E. Main St.. Mid­ dleville. Ml. Phone 765-3073. Traditional Latin Mass 4:30 p.m. every Sunday. Confession and Rosary 4:15 p.m. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD, 502 E. Bond, Hastings. Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. 948-2529. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser­ vice — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. CHURCH OF THE N AZ ARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. James Lcitzman Pastor. Sun­ day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour, 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults, Teens and Children. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings, Michigan 948-8004. James R. Barrett, Asst. Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4ti Grade; 6:00, Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7:00 p.m., Teens in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Pryer meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir pracicc. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-',9. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Cotant. choir director. Sunday morning 9:30 a.m., Fellowship Time; 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11:00 a.m., Morn­ ing Worship; 5:00 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting, .7:00 p.m. Wednesday. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY Hastings Educational Travel Club May 11 and 12. — Presented certificates of appreciation to retiring staff members Gordon Cole and Ruth Dahlman. — Congratulated Hastings High School agriscience teacher Ed Domke for being nominated to participate in the National FFA “Teacher of the Year" Award program. — Approved the personnel report which contained notice of the retirement of High School Counselor Gordon Cole and Middle School Custodian Warren Mclaury and the notice of the following reassignments: Walter Endsley, middle school custodian; Cindy Markley, middle school food service worker; Teresa Markley, Southeastern Elementary OF GOD, 1674 West State Road, Hastings, Michigan, James A. Campbell, Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits. Dorothy J. Mugridge J MIDDLEVILLE - Dorothy J. Mugridge, 72 of Middleville passed away Sunday, February 24, 1991. Mrs. Mugridge was bom November 22, 1918 in Detroit, the daughter of Forest A. and Eleanor F. (Dodson) Tolles. She was married to Bert H. Mugridge on January 17, 1936, Mrs. Mugridge is survived by her children, Ronald and Emily Mugridge of Middleville, Kenneth Mugridge of Wisconsin, David and Susan Mugridge of Middleville; 11 grandchil­ dren; three great grandchildren; a brother, Richard Tolles of Arizona; a sister, Mrs. Ray (Marilyn) Zieglien of Florida; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Beit H. Mugridge and a son. Bill Mugridge. A memorial service was held Tuesday, February 26 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association or Middleville United Methodist Church. ( Maynard E. Tucker) HASTINGS - Maynard E. Tucker, 79 of 1010 South Broadway, Hastings, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 1991 at his residence. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 1 at the First Presbyterian Church. Visitation will be Thursday, February 28 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Wren Funeral Home. ( food service worker; and Janet Metzger, Southeastern food service worker. — Approved the appointments of: Margret Kesler, Sotheastem food service worker; Gordon Cole, girls’ golf coach, high school; Larry Dyksta, varsity softball coach, high school; Marshall Evans, junior varsity baseball, high school; Tom Freridge, boys’ tennis coach, high school; Paul Fulmer, boys’ track coach, high school; Gary Ivinskas, assistant track coach, high school; Stephanie Kutch, girls’ track coach, middle school; Wendi McCausey, junior varsity softball coach, high school; Larry Melendy, assistant track coach, middle school, Pat Murphy, girls' track coach, high school; Tim Newsted, boys' track coach, middle school; Marilee Andrew Alan "Andy" Gunn~^) BELLEVUE - Andrew Alan “Andy” Gunn, 24 of 11497 East Battle Creek Highway, Bellevue passed away Friday, February 22, 1991 from injuries suffered in a house fire. Mr. Gunn was bom in Kalamazoo and a life­ long resident of Bellevue. He was a 1984 graduate of Bellevue High School. He was active in wrestling and baseball. He was a self employed drywaller in the Battle Creek, Kalamazoo and Lansing areas. He had been a member of the Reserve Marine Corps at Fort Custer for two and a half years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was engaged to be married to Tina Colburn of Bellevue. Mr. Gunn is survived by his father, Wendall E. Gunn of Bellevue; his mother, Virginia L. Pittman of Battle Creek; paternal grandmother, Glyna Gunn of Bellevue; a sister, Kami Gunn of Battle Creek. Funeral services were held Monday, Febru­ ary 25 a: Bellevue United Methodist Church with Reverend Darwin Kuhl officiating. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery, Bellevue Arrangements were made by the Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue. Elton L. Vandercar WOODLAND - Elton L. Vandercar, 66 of 2736 Hager Road, Woodland passed away Thursday February 21, 1991 at his residence. Mr. Vandercar was bom on September 27, 1924 in Lake Odessa the son ofLeon and Olive (Laux) Vandercar. He attended Woodland Schools and lived in the Lansing area before moving back to Woodland in 1980. He served in the United States Army in World War II and in the United States Air Force for four years, from 1954 to 1958. He was a member of the Nashville VFW Post #82gi. He was employed with CUdmobile in Lans­ ing for 30 years and retired in October of 1980. He was married to Lillian Bury Bursley on November 28, 1953 in Vermontville. Mr. Vandercar is survived by his wife, Lillian; his mother, Olive Vandecar of Grayl­ ing; three step-sons, Robert Bursley of Battle Creek, Lawrence Buxxley of Woodland and David Bursley of Hebron, Indiana; daughter­ in-law, Gale Deadman of Holt; five brothers, Maurice and Kenneth Vandercar of Lansing, Calvin Vandercar of Rives Junction. Larry Vandercar of Irving, Texas and Terry Vander­ car of Grayling; three sisters, Mrs. Robert (Maxine) Anderson of Woodland, Mrs. Robert (Leona) Tressler of Coldwater and Sandra Comp of Milford; several nieces, nephews and cousins/ Funeral services were held Saturday, Febru­ ary 23 at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa under auspice of the Nashville VFW. Burial was at Woodland Memorial Park in Woodland. Memorial contrubutions may be made to the Kilpatrick Womens Missionary Fellowship or Barry Community Hospice. WiUiam T. Haskins LAKE ODESSA-WiUiamT. Haskins, 75 of Lake Odessa passed away Wednesday, Febru­ ary 20,1991 at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr. Haskins was bom June 27, 1915 in Detroit, the son of Henry and Jessie (Redfern) Haskins. Mr. Haskins lived most of his life in Lake Odessa. He graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1933. He farmed as well as owned and operated plumbing, heating and excavating businesses. He was a lifetime member of the Masons, American Legion, Operating Engi­ neers Union #324 and he was an Army Veteran in World War B. He was married to Marie Bowerman on August 19, 1936. Mr. Haskins is survived by his wife, Marie; two daughters, Mrs. Blaine (Phelma) Curtis of Lake Odess?, Mrs. Terry (Shirley) Taylor of Clarksville; one son, Terry Haskins of Clarks­ ville; ten grandchildren; seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Henry and Benjamin; one sister, Charlotte. Funeral services were held Saturday, Febru­ ary 23 atKoops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Reverend Larry Pike officiating. Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Odessa Ambulance Volunteer Fire Department Lacey Rd.. Lacey. Mass: Sunday 8:30 a.m. CHURCH OF GOD, 7th DAY, HASTINGS SAVINGS a LOAN ASSOCIATION Hatting* and Lake Odetta COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Insurance for your life. Home. 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Rational ANK of ASTINGS West State at Broadway Hastings, Michigan Gun Lake Office 12850 Chief Noonday Rd. j WESLACO, TEXAS Benny O. Brown, 59, of Weslaco, Texas passed away Tuesday, February 26, 1991 at Weslaco. Mr. Brown was a long time resident of Hastings. He was a veteran of the Korean War Conflict Mr. Brown was a member of Hastings Moose 'Lodge and past member of Hastings Volunteer Fire Department. Also a past member of the VFW in Nashville. Mr. Brown is survived by his wife Phyllis Brown of Weslaco, Texas. A son Michael of Portage, a daughter Mrs. Barbara Stefflcr of Kalamazoo. A brother Ben Neff of Greenfield, Indiana. Services will be held Sunday March 3 at Snow to Sun R.V. Park in Weslaco, Texas. Checking iftt it ought to b«. Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Sunday Mau 9:15 a.m. NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Q IHEOfflB ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon of Hastings FREEPORT- Louise V. Vaughn, 57 of Free­ port passed away Thursday, February 21,1991 at Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Vaughn is survived by a very dear and special friend, Manin Beckwith of Freeport; four daughters, Mrs. Jerry (Doris) Eichenauer of Hastings, Mrs. Larry (Delila) Lane of Delton, Mrs. Jerry (Nancy) Larsen of Freeport and Mrs. Patrick (Lisa) Perkins of Rockford; two sons, Donnie (Penny) Vaughn of Tennes­ see and Jimmy Vaughn of Marquette; 17 grandchildren; one gieat grandson; one sister, Mrs. Henry (Lena) Faulkner of Mississippi; two brothers, James Bardwell of Grand Rapids and Ernest Bardill of Chicago; many nieces and nephews. . Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. For one low fee ... CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd., 8 mi. S., Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. Nashville Area Hosting* Q___Louise V. Vaughm______ j . but not that have all the benefits of ours. Banfield, Michigan. Services 10 a.m. each Saturday. Call 671-4100 or Bo:. 42. Bedford, Mich. 49020. Complete Prescription Service Dorothy H. Shaw EAST LANSING - Dorothy H. Shaw, 80 of East Lansing, passed away Sunday, February 24, 1991. Mrs. Shaw was bom January 20, 1911 in Marshall. She moved to the Lansing area in 1936 with her husband, Jack C. who preceded her in death in 1984. She was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. In the past she had been involved with many activities at Sl Mary Cathedral and with Brownie and Girl Scouts as Troop Leader. Surviving are daughter, Maty J. (Donald) McNally of Lynbrook, New York; 3 sons, Phil­ lip J. (Phyllis) of Traverse City, Richard H. (Martha J.) of Hastings and Michael J. of Ann Arbor, 10 grandchildren; 2 brothers, William Quad* of Marshall and John Quada of Battle Creek; one sister, Mrs. Marge Kipp of Battle Creek; nieces and nephews. The Funeral Mass was celebrated Tuesday, February 26 with interment at St Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Friends desiring may make contributions to the Girl Scouts in memory of Mrs. Shaw. There are lots of clubs around... Delton. Masses: Saturday, 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, II a.m JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY ( Delton Area OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6547 ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 11252 Floria Rd.. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, ana these Local Businesses: Osterink, assistant track coach, middle school; Karl Schwartz, assistant track coach, high school; and Jeff Simpson, varsity baseball coach, high school. — Authorized filing an objection to the rul­ ing of an administrative law judge in the case regarding the proposed transfer of property located at 7097 East State Road, Nashville, from the Hastings Area School District to the Maple Valley Public School District. — Was presented with information for review about new eighth grade English and history textbooks and a sixth grade mathematics textbook. If the board approves them, the books could be adopted during the regular monthly meeting scheduled for 7:30 p.m. March 18. Member FDIC �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 28, 1991 — Page 7 euu& Five generations in the Stamm family Peake-Gibson plan to wed on May 3 Mr; and Mrs. Herman E. Peake, arc pleas­ ed to announce the marriage of their daughter, Mary Allyson; tc Gregg Kent Gibson, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Kent Gibson of Hastings. The wedding will take place on May 3, 1991. in the Atlanta Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Receptions will be held in Columbia, S.C., and Hastings. The reception in Hastings will be Saturday .May 11, 1991. Allyson and Gregg are both majoring in electrical and computer engineering at Brigham Young University. Simms-Strong announce engagement When Allison Kathryn Eaton was born Sept. 22, she represented the fifth generation of girls in the Stamm family. Seated (from left) are Allison's great grandmother, Kathryn Stamm; grandmother, Annetta (Stamm) Dingman; great-great-grandmother Ruth Stamm and her mother, Gail (Dingman) Eaton. Allison has one brother and four cousins who also pre­ sent fifth generations i_ In ... the o. Stamm family. All five generations pictured .... reside in Hastings. Rotramel-Mason marry in Illinois Sept. 29th Amy Jo Rotramel and Marvin Dean Mason were married Sept. 29, 1990, at the First United Methodist Church in Arlington Heights, Ill. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Rotramel of Arlington Heights and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin D. Mason of Hastings. Amy chose Jennifer Messerall of Arlington Heights as her maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Amy’s sister, Sara, Marvin’s sister, Bcttina LaPierre of Elkhart, Ind., and Kristen Tiahn-Smith of Allegan. Marvin chose Gregg Gibson of Hastings as best man. Groomsmen were Philip Strong of Tacoma, Wash., Jack Wiswell of Boulder, Colo., and Eric Cusack of Hastings. Amy is an occupational therapist for the Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization in Arlington Heights, Ill. Mar­ vin is an account executive with Simon and Shuster’s educational group, Comet/MTI in Deerfield, Ill. Amy and Marvin both are 1989 graduates of Western Michigan University. The couple resides in Buffalo Grove, Bl. Special guests attending on the groom’s side were: Marvin’s aunt and uncle, Monika and Adolf Kallmeier from Karlsruhe, West Ger­ many, and uncle Ulrich Raabe, West Berlin and Aunt Franziska Messmer from Paris, France. Newtons to observe their 50th wedding anniversary Vernon and Ruth (Lehman) Newton of 266 North Main St., Woodland will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on March 8. Married in Woodland by Reverend Wing, they have been residents of Barry County all of their married life, the past 44 years in Woodland. Vernon retired from E.W. Bliss in 1979 after 38 years of service. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge and enjoys fishing in every season. Ruth’s crocheting skills are appreciated by various community groups. Both are members of the United Methodist Church. They have four children, Kenand Joyce Newton of Mt. Clemens; Yonna and Gene Venton of Marion, N.C.; Brenda and Jon Brownell of Jefferson, Wis.; and Tom Newton of Woodland. In honor of their anniversary, their children and grandchildren are planning a spring celebration Mr. and Mrs. Kent Simms of Puyalup, Wash., arc pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter. Katie Ann, to Philip Earle Strongs son of .Mr- and Mrs. Ernest Suongjotf Hastings^ Jaaig ano .ciraia.iUxxtTg Katie graduate with’ fief bachelor’s degree from Washington Slate University in 1990. Philip, a 1985 graduate of Hastings High School, earned his bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University in 1989. The wedding will take place on April 6. 1991, at the Christ Episcopal Church in Puyallup, Wash. Sweetland-Hile plan June 22nd wedding Dr. and Mrs. Paul A. Sweetland of Hastings announce the engagement of their daughter, Sara Anne Sweetland, to Bobby J. Hile. Bobby is the son of John and Susan Myers of Leipsic, Ohio, and Bob and Jan Hile of Findlay, Ohio. The bride-to-be is a 1988 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently an elementary education major at Cedarville Col­ lege in Cedarville, Ohio. The future triddgroom'•Js1 a 1986 graduate of Uipsic High ScfiddfaM'a 1990 graduate of Cedarville College. He is currently employed as an account manager at 107.1 FM WTLT, in Columbus, Ohio. The couple’s engagement took place this past summer on a beach alongside the Indian Ocean in Durban, South Africa. The couple participated in a summer missions trip. The wedding is set for Saturday, June 22, 1991, at the First Baptist Church in Hastings. Koetje-Thompson united in marriage Marie Belknap Koetje and John Lee Thompson were united in marriage on Sunday Jan. 27, at the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints in Hastings. Attendants were Reyne Bauman of Mid­ dleville as matron of honor and Thomas Daniels of Grand Rapids as best man. All the children of the bride, Christina, Tammi, Joy, Bethany and Elissa, were bridesmaids. Pastor Dale Wells and Sgt. Jack Cross officiated. Se/7d...The BANNER to a friend! It makes the IDEAL GIFT SUGGESTION Mr. and Mrs. Wade A. (Bonnie) Shook, former Hastings residents now residing in West Minster, Colo., will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house in Colorado Saturday, March 9. Mr. Shook and the former Margaret Bonita Clark were married in Arlington, Ohio, on March 9, 1941. Mr. Shook was graduated in 1947 from Bluffton College with a bachelor's degree in business..He was district executive for the Boy Scouts for 10 years before work­ ing for E.W. Bliss until his retirement in . 1976. Both were active members of First United Methodist Church in Hastings, where Mrs. Shook served as choir director for many years. The open house will be hosted by their children, Karen K. Babcock of Ohio, Pat and Dale Cook of Nashville, Roger and Paullette Shook of Colorado and Tod J. Shook of California. For those wishing to remember them with cards, the Shooks' address is 7100 Hooker, Apt. 121, West Minster, Colo. 80030. Guaranteed Waterproofing Method Permanently & Completely Eliminates All Water Leakage Problems CALL NOW FOR FREE ESTIMATES & LIST OF OUR CUSTOMERS IN YOUR AREA SYSTEM 9126 £ist DE Av-Rlchlind, Ml 1-800-237-2379 LPN OPENING DON'T LET YOUR ASTHMA MANAGE YOU: when you can manage your asthma. For help, call your local American Lung Association. AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION * Johnstown Township Board off Review Shooks to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary WIT BASEMENT? B-DRY The engagement of Melissa Ann Langridge of Marshall to Michael Todd Salyers of Hastings has been announced. Melissa, the daughter of John and Curgie Langridge of Marshall, is a 1989 graduate of Marshall High School and is presently work­ ing in Battle Creek while attending Kellogg Community College. Michael, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edger Salyers Of jtfshall,- is.<a 1986 graduate of Marshal! High SchoBt arid's 1990 graduate of Albion College. He is presently employed.by the National Bank of Hastings as data process­ ing manager. A mid-May wedding is being planned. NOTICE — Forman-Wiswell to wed in August Mr. and Mrs. Gary M. Forman of Englewood, Colo., are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lori Cathleen, to Jack R. Wiswell, son of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Wiswell of Hastings. Lori is completing her senior year in psychology at the University of Colorado, and Jack is employed by the YMCA of Boulder, Colo., as assistant director of Youth Services. An August wedding is being planned. Langridge-Salyers engagement told PART-TIME 10:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M. Call Kay Rowley at Tendercare for an interview...945-9564 The Johnstown Township Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall at 13555 Bedford Rd. on March 11 & 12,1991 ’rom 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. to review and equalize the assessment roll. Ratio and factor to attain 1991 assessments are... 7 Investor. When Bob Liwtra pined the rxilnMd newly 30 yean ago, he bepn buying US Srnngi Bonds for his retirement Now be buys them foe his jnndtids ‘ Bonds pay Rood strong rates and they're simple to pur­ chase." be says Become the next Great American Investor Call tn to find out more 1-800-US-B0NDS RATIO FACTOR TO ATTAIN 50% 48.12 50.00 50.00 48.36 50.00 1.0391 1.0000 1.0000 1.0339 1.0000 Verlyn F. Stevens Supervisor • WISE FtaiOMMtl StWVICCS INC. P.O. Box 126,129 E. State St., Hastings CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review of the City of Hastings, will meet on Tuesday, March 12. Wednes­ day, March 13, and Thursday, March 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The board will meet in the City Assessor's Office, City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan for the purpose of reviewing, correc­ ting and equalizing the 1991 Assessment Roll. Taxpayer wishing to appeal the value assigned their property may appeal to the Board of Review in person or by letter. Tax­ payers wishing to appear in person, please telephone 945-2468, Ext. 15 for an appointment. Tentative factors for real property assessments in the City of Hastings will be as follows: RATIO: COMMERCIAL..................................... 50.00 INDUSTRIAL....................................... 50.00 RESIDENTIAL..................................... 50.00 DEVELOPMENTAL............................ 50.00 PERSONAL........................................... .. .50.00 Agriculture Commercial Industrial Residential Personal FACTOR 1.00 1.00 1.00 1 00 1.00 SHARON VICKERY. H- 1Ungs City Clerk Professional Resume Service Specializing in affordable complete resume service. Services Include: Gover Letter Interview Editing Quality Type Written Copies For more information and rates Call Kyle at 948-8600 NOW ACCEPTING EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS MON.-FRI. BETWEEN 9 A.M.-ll A.M. ONLY! �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 28, 1991 Should his mother be cast aside? Dear Ann Landers: I am writing as a wife who is watchin'- _. incredible drama- My hus­ band, his heart, has overcome alcoholism and drug addiction. He has also stopped abusing me physically. At long iust he is beginning to understand the source of his troubles — a miserably abnormal childhood. Ann Landers They must pay Mom’s bills ■ Carole Barlow takes a message from FTD’s Mercury System. Local FTD florists to deliver messages from our troops The miles between Saudi Arabia and Barry County may seem shorter by the end of the month, thanks to local florists and a new FTD program. Barlows Florist of Hastings , the Hastings Hower Shop and Thomapple Floral of Mid­ dleville are participating in an FTD Horal program that will enable troops serving in the Persian Gulf to send messages to their loved ones in Barry County. FTD, in cooperation with U.S. Sprint, has supplied three Mercury systems, free of charge, to military personnel stationed in the Middle East. The systems will be operated by military personnel in Saudi Arabia and will allow troops to send mcSsa^e^ to family and friends back home. Messages transmitted through the network will be forwarded to the FTD member closest to the delivery address listed on the message. In a small town like Hastings the florist receiving the message will be selected randomly. Whenever possible, the florists will deliver the messages personally. If that can not be ar­ ranged, they will call the family and read the message to them over the phone or have them pick up the message. While FTD hopes to have the system opera­ tional by the end of the month, local florists are not sure when they will start receiving the messages, said Hastings Flower Shop owner Linda Shepard. '•They've had some problems getting things cleared and operational, they ran into more bug-a-boos than they thought they would, she said.” INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... • Individual Health • Group Health • Retirement • Life • Home • Auto • Farm • Business • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings • Rental Property • Motorcycle BLOOD DONORS BLOOP/ JIM, JOHN, DAVE.at 945-3412 His kids acting like savages Dear Ann Landers: I am one of three children. My younger brother and I have the same father. We have an older brother from Mother’s first marriage. My younger brother (I’ll call him Phil) and I have been helping Mother financially since Dad died. He didn’t leave much. Phil is a con­ tractor and I am a teacher. The last we learned was that our stepbrother was living with Mother, with no job, which is not unusual. Out of the blue, Phil and I received registered letters from our mother and step­ brother informing us that we must pay all Mother’s outstanding bills and double our monthly support. The letter said if we failed to comply with this order, they would institute a lawsuit and attach our wages. When I contacted Mother about the letter, she said, "Yes, I approved it, and you’d bet­ ter take it seriously. The law is on our side.” Phil and I are in a state of shock. We have done everything possible for our mother and can’t understand why she would do this to us. We need advice. — Redlands, Calif. Dear Red: I checked with John Beckstrom. professor of family law at Northwestern University Law School, and was surprised at what he had to say. Here it is: "If your mother is needy and unable to work, you could be required to pay her bills. When a parent becomes destitute, the socalled ‘poor laws’ in many states (California is one) require children to pay the parent’s bills and reimburse the state for any support it provides." The reverse is also true, according to Beckstrom. No state has yet required a child to support his parents if they are not destitute. Birth Announcements Sale Starts 2/25/91 Sale Ends 3/91/91 NEW HOURS: Monday S Friday 10:00-7:00 Tuo».-Wod.-Thure. 10:00-5:30 Saturday 10:00-3:00 BOY, Jason Lee, bom Feb. 9 to Mr. and Mrs. Larry Wothuis. Delton, weighing 7 lbs., 13 ozs., and 21M inches long, time: 3:53 p.m. BOY, Albert James, bom Feb. 11 to Mrs. and Mrs. Brian Olmstead, Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 6 ozs. and 2016 inchec long. Time: 5:35 p.m. BOY, Cory Allen William, bom Feb. 13 to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Chadwick, Nashville, weighing 8 lbs., 2lA ozs., 20 % inches long. Time: 5:15 a.m. diktat.lire GIRL, Samantha Ann, bom Feb. 14 to Mr. and Mrs. Brad McPhail, Hastings, weighing 6 lbs., 3'4 ozs., 19Mi inches long. Time: 11:46 MILLER REAL ESTATE "Since 1940" WELCOME BILL! We are very pleased to announce that BILL BARRY has joined our Hastings staff. Bill, a very experienced realtor, is a lifelong resident of the Hastings area. BILL BARRY HASTINGS OFFICE 137 W State St. (616) 945-5182 Bill became a realtor 12 years ago. Among his accomplishments, he has held an associate brokers license and is a past recipient of the Barry-Eaton Board of Realtors "Realtor of the Year" award. Bill lives just outside Hastings with his wife Gail and their 3 children Sarah, Sally and Benjamin. IV1IDOl.EVIl.t-E OFFICE 497 Arlington. M-37 (616) 795-3305 & 891-8208 Dear Ann Landers: I’ve been married to the world’s sweetest guy for five years. I would do anything in the world for him, but his kids are making me crazy. Thank heavens they live with their mother but they seem to be at our house constantly. When they show up (always with no warning) they bring a gang of friends, all wild. These roughnecks go through the entire house — bedrooms, bathrooms, closets, drawers — and help themselves to anything in the fridge. When they show up in the after­ noon, we know they will hang around for sup­ per. This means the meal I planned for five has to be stretched to feed nine or 10, depen­ ding on how many extras are present. My children are quiet and well-behaved. They are embarrassed by the language and sexual remarks of their step-siblings. Last evening when my husband’s 16-year-old daughter fed spaghetti to her boyfriend, mouth-to-mouth, my 10-year-old said, "Gross!” and left the table. I can’t get any help from the mother of these children. She doesn’t speak to me. Incidental­ ly, I had nothing to do with their divorce. I met my husband after they split. I need your help. — Chicago Headache. Dear Chicago: “The world’s sweetest guy” needs to go with you for joint counseling and get a handle on what’s happening. He does his children no favor when he permits them to behave like savages. He is also being unfair to you and your children. Remind your husband of an interesting statistic. When second marriages fail, eight times out of 10 it’s because of the children of a prior marriage. Lake Odessa News: Friends of the Library will meet Tuesday evening, March 5, for tiieir annual meeting, at which time two directors will be elected. The semi-annual draft horse auction was held Friday, Feb. 22, with its usual huge crowd, evidenced by cars parked along the roadside toward Tasker Road and into the village on Tupper Lake Street and along Washington Boulevard. This sale always br­ ings many buyers and sellers from six states and Canada, especially among those who use horsepower for fanning. Tack was sold at the earlier hours. This was a two-day sale, with other varieties of horses sold along with tack. Cheryl Valentine, Odessa Township Treasurer, had her final day of public tax col­ lecting on Saturday. During January she received taxes at Union Bank. On the Satur­ days of February she was at Hastings Savings and Loan. An assistant was handling the dog licenses, which expidited the tax line. Those wishing to attend World Day of Prayer services are invited to attend in neighboring Ionia County or in Barry County for this year. In 1°92 there will again be a ser­ vice in Lake Odessa. Phil and Betty Setterly have returned from a two week trip to Florida, where they visited several friends and relatives. Funeral services were held last week for Lorraine VanderWarf of Wyoming, mother of Jack Delaney of Lake Pointe Drive. Her hus­ band had preceded her in death in December. 100X1 lOumc offo«tunity LET EVERYONE KNOW YOUR HOME IS FOR SALE! ST MILLER REAL ESTATE IS A FULL MEMBER OF THE GRAND RAPIDS ★ ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS & MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 2 g’ri nn»»’ he HU Local students named to college honor rolls include Brenda DePotty of Ionia and formerly ot Woodland and Mitzi Rausch and Cynthia Collins, at Grand Valley State University. Christiana Amanpour. mentioned a few weeks ago as having relatives in this area, is pictued in the current TV Guide as one of the seen reporters covering Operation Desert Storm for CNN. Her great-aunt, Mrs. Gladys Bernard, visited in Lake Odessa in 1980 from England. Children at Central Church’s "Wonderful Wednesday” prepared greetings to send to military personnel in the Middle East who are family members of church members. Lakewood United Methodist Church will be host for a Sunday service at 3 p.m. in support of military personnel and families with guest speaker Rev. Rick McKire speaking. The Lions Club held its annual pancake and sausage supper Saturday, with reports of the best pancakes ever. This is another of the fund raising projects of the local service groups that supports the water safety program in sum­ mer. Leader Dog projects, eyeglasses for needy children and many other community services. Bill and Mary Rose Sutton had a family din­ ner Sunday in honor of grandson Ryan David, son of Ernie and Brenda Meyer of Grand Rapids, who had been baptized at St. Dominic’s church. Guests were immediate family members and the godparents. was 8 years old. He was given a girl’s name and wore bows in his hair and lace panties. How he grew up to be heterosexual is the eighth wonder of the world. It’s a miracle that he is able to be a loving husband and father. The point we’re at now is that he has written a letter to his mother, letting her know, is a more loving way than I possibly could, that he would like her to stop calling him "Suzy Q.” He also has told her that she is not to phone him at work unless it’s an emergency and to stop dropping in at his place of business to “visit.” His P.S. brought joy to my heart. He asked her to please stop reciting the names of the women he went with before he married me. She ignored the letter. Although it has taken my husband 10 years of professional help to repair the "mother­ damage,” counseling for her is out of the question. I kno’v hU mother is not going to change. So, my question is this: Should he kiss off the old gal and get on with his life? We’re nearing middle age and I, for one, would like to see him totally free of that woman. — Fed Up to the Bicuspids in Oregon. Dear Fed: "That woman" is his mother and it’s going to be awfully tough to be totally free of her, especially since she has the sen­ sitivity of a water buffalo and the hide of a rhinoceros. Hang in there and give your husband plenty of emotional support. Let him know how much you admire him for escaping from his mother’s clutches. A dozen roses to you for resisting the temptation to spit in her eye. And a bouquet of skunk cabbage for her — for reasons best known to you. Boy gets all the attention Dear Ann Landers: My husband and I have been blessed with two great kids, a girl. 8, and a boy, 5. They’re both well-mannered and good-looking. Our daughter is a bit shy. Our son is very outgoing. When we are out in public, people invariably gravitate toward the boy because he is always smiling and is so charismatic. Naturally they make a fuss over him. This has become a problem. People go on and one about our son’s looks and personality and totally ignore his sister, even though she’s right there next to him. Naturally his sister is awrae of this and it hurts her feelings to be constantly overlooked. What can we do to make these people aware of the problem and, at the same time, sal/age our daughter’s self-esteem? — Concerned Mom and Dad in San Bernardino. Dear San Bernadino: I’ve dealt with this problem before but it’s well worth repeating. When well-meaning but dim-witted folks lavish compliments on your son and ignore his sister, jump in with something 1 supportive Sample: "Samantha is a very bright child and we are very proud of her. The world is going to hear from her one of these days." Gen of the Day: The most 'difficult part of dieting isn’t watching what you eat. It’s wat­ ching what our friends eat. Is that Ann Landers column you clipped years ago yellow with age? For a copy of her most frequently requested poems and essays, send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $4.85 (this includes postage and handling) to: Gems, do Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, ILL 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $5.87). COPYRIGHT 1991 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE, INC. Legal Notices Synopsis of Minutes HOPE TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting February 11, 1991 — 7:30 p.m. Pledge to the Flog. All officer* present. Seventeen citizens and guests. January 14. 1991 Minutes approved as well as February Agendo. Received Treasurers report and all Cor­ respondence and Committee Reports. Approved payment of oil listed bills. Received notification of Court Settlement con­ ference: Adams vs Phelps: and modified DNR per­ mit for Barbara I. Smith. Adopted Resolution 91-1 renewal for 5 years with Blanche Kullema. Question and answer session with Barry County Rood Commission. Sewer Update presented by Louis VanLiere and BUI Parker. Tabled Planning Commission. Discussed Lakes Right-of-Ways. Jane Norton • Barry Recycling Program • Motion to allow $1200 line item for 1991-92 budget. Adopted salary resolution*. Approved budget amendments. Approved purchase of computer data vac. Adjournment 11:25 p.m. Shirley R. Case. Clerk Attested to by: Patricia I. Baker, Supervisor (2/28) FOR RENT 3 BEDROOM HOME - 2 full baths, finished basement, large kitchen, fireplace, 2 car garage. Excellent location, 2 miles from Hastings. $500.00 plus utilities. References required. Call Hastings City Bank Trust Department at 945-2401 Star, of ftF.ctUgen Judkial District Judkdal Orcutt ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLfCATlON/POSTING AND NOTICE OF ACTION Cos* No. 90GC-0665 Court oddress: 220 West Court Street. Hotting*, Ml 49058. Court Telephone No. (616) 948-4838 CITY OF HASTINGS 102 S. Brood way Hasting*, Ml 49058 Plaintiff's attorney Jeffrey I. Young»ma (P40393) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE 8 FISHER 607 N. Broodway Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO., an Illinois corporation and JEFFREY K. BENNETT 831 Honey Creek. NE Ada. Ml 49301 TO: Jeffrey K. Bennett IT IS ORDERED: You are being sued by plaintiff in this court to obtain a judgment against you arising out of a con­ tract for rood Improvements. You must file your answer or take other action permitted by low in this court at the court address above on or before March 8. 1991. If you fail to do su. u default judg­ ment may .be entered against you for the relief demanded in the ccmplaint filed In this cose. A copy of this order shall be published once each week in the Hastings Banner for three consecutiv weeks, and proof of publication shall be filed in this court. Jeffrey L. Youngsma shall post a copy of this order in the courthouse, and at Hastings Post Of­ fice. 209 W. Mill Street. Hastings, Ml 49058 and at Hastings City Hall. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 for three continuous weeks, and shall file proof of posting in this court. A copy of this order shall be sent to Jeffrey K. Bennett at the last known address by registered moil, return receipt requested, before the date of the last publication and the affidavit of mailing shall be filed with this court. February 20. 1991 Lois E. Zawierucho District Court Clerk Gary R. Holman (Pl5079) Judge (3/14) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 28, 1991 — Page 9 From Time to Time... By Esther Walton News from Banners of 50 years ago... Interior of the Feldpausch Meat Market. Fifty years ago, the United States of America was preparing to go to war, now known as World War II. The Hastings Banner reflected the area's concern with local boys going into the draft. Most of the newspaper articles were still about local happenings, but others were about life in far away Army camps. In the Jan. 2 issue was a sample: “Don Widrig, who a little more than a month ago was a clerk in the advertising of­ fice at the Hastings Manufacturing Company, is back home on a 10-day Christmas leave from Fort Sneeling, Minn. He already shows the effects of a few weeks’ military training. He has gained five pounds and says he feels better than ever before in his life." The rest of the article described the camp and the things the soldiers learned. A related article gave names of 13 men who received their draft notices. Later in the month, on Jan. 23, 1941, related war news had the local community: “In the east... Boston Navy yard (had) intense activity." The article mentioned several years where War activities had boomed. "A big en­ campment of military operations... had thousands of people pouring in for sake of get­ ting employment." . The man'H.D. Werner ttMdof a 5,000-mile trip that showed defense projects starting up in open fields while people waited for the jobs. “Thousands of people," he said referring to one site, "crowd into this little town every day... hoping to find employment.” In the same issue was an explanation of the draft law deferments. It said, "The local draft law, like all other draft boards throughout the state, is being confronted with various pro­ blems concerning claims for deferments for registrants in certain cases as "necessary man,” so called within the meaning of the Selective Service Law. The Selective Service Law provides that the classification of certain registrants may be deferred because of their civilian activities. It is in the national interest and of paramount importance to our national defense that civilian activities which are con­ tributing to the national health, safety, and in­ terest should be disrupted as little as possible, consistent with the fundamental purpose of the Selective Training and Service Act.” It then described the act in detail. The first issue of the new year contained the last of the holiday news. The Junior Chamber of Commerce announced that they sent out over 100 Christmas baskets for the needy. The County Infirmary inmates were reported well taken care of by several of the local chur­ ches, Girl Reserves, and the Busy Eight Club. Albert Hemey retired from Smith Bros. Velte Company after 32 years. The items reported he had the distinction of being the first man to sell soft coal in this city. 43 years ago. A short notice to all shoppers in the downtown area: “They must stop double parking in the business district." The week of Jan. 9 announced that Charles Leonard was elected Fair Board president. Gregor F. Feldpausch. a prominent businessman, died. He was the father of Rome Feldpausch. Gregor in 1908 operated a meat market on State Street with Gardner Bennett. Bennett later sold to Michael Fedewa. In 1923, Roman Feldpausch bought out Fedewa’s share and named the store Feldpausch Market. From this association, evolved the Feldpausch food chain. Vehicle and train accidents were a several times a year happenings. And in the Jan. 9 issue, one man was seriously injured and another suffered slight bruises and cuts when a panel truck owned by Ingram Dairy and driven by Lowell Whitemore was struck by an east-bound Michigan Central train at the North Washington Street crossing. For more pleasant news. Barry County's first baby of the new was Larry Lewis Lester, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Lester. A.B. and C.B. Burkholder bought the Chevrolet dealership from R.K. Hurd, and a small rural public library was established in Dowling school. At the annual meeting of the Riverside Cemetery, held <an 8. 194!. a resolution was presented signed by minister, ihe undertakers, the properties of the greenhouses and the church organists, all requesting the Cemetery Association to pass a resolution "urging that the people of this community abandon the custom of holding funerals and opening graves on Sunday " The resolution was pass­ ed by the Riverside Cemetery Association, reported the Jan. 16. 1941. Banner One of the features of the Banner that ap­ peared frequently was news of former residents. Hastings was proud of native sons and daughters. When these people received recognition in their new homes, and it became known locally, it was noted in the paper. For instance, Philip Kriskern, son of Stella Wheeler Kniskern and General Albert Kniskem, was featured in “Everybody’s Weekly" section of the daily "Philadelphia Inquirer" as a natonally known appraiser along construction and real estate lines. The article was reprinted in the Banner. A new law that changed the election of judges from a partisan to a non-partisan ballot resulted in 10 candidates filing their names for the Barry-Eaton counties Circuit Court. Among the candidates were three attorneys from Hastings: Archie McDonald, Laurence E. Barnett and Adelbert Cortright. The primary election was held Feb. 17, with Ar­ chie McDonald and Ion C. McLaughlin as primary winners. The Jan. 30 issue of the Banner focused on education. Fifty-eight names were on the high school honor roll. Freshmen Bonnie Bradset­ ter and Morris Hill; Richard Swanson, sophomores, and Thelma Gibbs and Evelyn Townsend, juniors, led with all-A averages. A five-day course of study for school of­ ficer^ ofBarry County was scheduled to begin Monday, Feb. 3, and close Feb. 7. The course was established to expose school board members with what was new in the Field of education. Included in the course "was obser­ vations in progressive schools, conferences, lectures and excursions and opportunities for members to acquire an intimate familiarity with current educational problems and some of the newer trends in education." The Feb. 6 Banner gave the good news that the Coach Company had 55 men on the payroll. The Royal Coach Company had mov­ ed to Hastings in July 1940 and taken up residence in the old Table Company. Since the opening, 116 coaches had been produced. According to the article, "Twenty-five coaches were constantly on the production line.” The same issue said members of the 4-H club had won honors in the International Livestock show in Chicago. Robert Bancroft and Miss Leatrice Dunning both won recogni­ tion. Another article told about the Woodland Women’s Club celebrating their silver an­ niversary Feb. 19. The club was formed in 1916 by Mrs. Mrytle McIntyre. The Feb. 13 issue told about the three local candidates among 10 running for the Circuit Judge seat, that Philip W. Kniskem mention­ ed previously was voted to head the National Real Estate Association. The last news in that issue was that the Boy Scouts of America were observing their 31st anniversary of the founding of this organization. Feb. 20 announced the third group of selectees who would leave Hastings Feb. 20. Eight were volunteers and one a draftee. McDonald and McLauglin won the primary for the Circuit Course race. The most important news for students was the schools applying for camp periods to Clear Lake Camp. The W.K. Kellogg Foun­ dation established the camp for school children. The Red Cross opened its sewing room in the Methodist Church parlor in the fall of 1940 and by Feb. 27 had completed and ship­ ped 46 sweaters, five mufflers, 18 pair mit­ tens, 20 pair socks, and three shawls. Includ­ ed in the shipment was 22 girls’ dresses, 12 suits of men’s pajamas and 19 boys' shirts. “Several layettes were being completed,” reported the sewing room coordinator, Mrs. Lyle Scudder, “and they will be sent as soon as ready." Most of these goods were destined for war-tom England. M-37 was rerouted in the city, announced the Feb. 27 issue. M-37, which formerly ran from Hanover to Slate, on State to Broadway, and from there to Green Street, was revised to coming into Hastings from Hanover and was to turn left on Green and continue outside the city on this route. This was the time that parking on the south side of Green Street was eliminated from Hanover Street to Pennock Hospital. Stop signs were added at the Hanover and Green street intersection. Stop signs were also established at the Broadway and Jefferson street intersection. This change was made to prevent accidents, which occurred while try­ ing to make the turn at Hanover and State streets. Thur ended the news for the first two months of 1941. The writer of this column needs photographs from this period of time. If any one would like to lend their pictures, they will be copied and returned. Exports help Michigan fare better economically in recession A stronger export market is helping Mihcigan fare this recession in better shape than it did during the 1981-82 economic downturn, according to the state’s largest utility, Consumers Power Company. “Michigan is now the nation’s fourth largest exporter, with approximately 500,000 jobs in the state dedicated to serving the grow­ ing export market.” said Frederick W. Buckman, the utility’s president and chief operating officer. “Exports are helping Michigan keep its head above water during this recession and will be an important factor in causing the state’s economic rebound." said Buckman. Total electric sales, including sales to in­ dustrial exporters, by the utility for the first eight weeks of 1991 are up approximately 2 percent compared with 1990 on an estimated basis. Consumers Power provides electric service in 90 percent of the counties in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Factors involved in creating Michigan's substantial export market include its skilled work force, diverse manufacturing capabilities and a 32 percent decline in the value of the dollar, relative to foreign curren­ cies, in the past five years. Consumers Power’s economic development department has established a task force to help state busineses considering the export market. A free booklet, "Exporting: Opening the Door to New Horizons." is available from local Consumers Power Company marketing departments. Marriage Licenses: Troy Early Leinaar. Delton and Misty Marie Truax. Delton. Carl Wayne Griffith. Delton and Victoria Dee Lucy. Delton. David A. Brubachcr, Freeport and Susan A. Stahl. Freeport. James John Fletcher. Jr., Nashville and Robin Michelle Smith, Nashville. Joel Ellis Fulton, Battle Creek and Melinda Jean McCarty, Battle Creek. Lyle E. Whitney, Delton and Janeen Alise Sniezek, Delton. COMMON COUNCIL February 11. 1991 Common Council met in regular session in the City Hall. Council Chamber, Hastings. Michigan on Monday. February 11. 1991. at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Gray presiding. 1. Present at roll call: Jasperse, Welton. Watson. White. Brower. Campbell. Cusack. Spencer. 2. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Brower that the minutes of the January 2B, meeting be approv­ ed as read and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 3. Invoices read: General Alum and Chemical Corp. $2,009.18; Siegel. Hudson. Gee and Fisher $1,780.00 Haviland Products Co. $2,796.25: Hostings Sanitary Service $1,420.25; Mich. Mun. W.C. Fd. $11,679.00; Owen. Ames. Kimball $13,780.00; AKZO Salt $3,028.56: Consolidated Gov't Serv. $6,458.33. Moved by Campbell, sup­ ported by Brower that the above invoices be ap­ proved as reod. Yeas: Spencer. Cusack. Campbell. Brower. White. Watson. Walton. Jasperse. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. 4. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Walton, that the invoice from Neils Advanced Commercial Printers for $35.00 and Silk Screen Stuff for $491.25 be approved from Designated DARE program with budget adjustment to *101-301-960.10. Yeas: Jasperse, Walton, Watson, White. Brower, Camp­ bell, Cusack. Spencer. Absent: None. Carried. 5. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the invoice from Macnlow Associated be approved from the Designated Training fund with proper budget adjustments to *101-301-960.20. Yeas: Spencer, Cusack, Campbell, Brower, White, Wat­ son. Walton, Jasperse. Absent: None. Carried. 6. Moved by Brower, supported by Walton, that the in- oice from Modified Industries Inc. be ap­ proved for the purchase of the recycling bin to be placed at the Are Station, with funds to come from Contingency Fund as approved 1-14-91 *37, and a budget adjustment to the City Hall and Grounds budget *101-265-977. Yeas: Jasperse, Walton. Watson, White, Brower. Campbell. Cusack, Spencer. Absent: None. Carried. 7. Moved by Brower, supported by Cusock that the invoice from General Electric Mobile Comm. Dist. Inc. for $559.00 for a radio for the new Fire Truck be approved from the Equipment Fund. Yeas: Cusack, Campbell, Brower, White, Watson, Walton, Jasperse. Nays: Spencer, Carried. 8. Moved by Spencer, supported by White that the correspondence of January 22. from Lansing Mercy Ambulance be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 9. Moved by Spencer, supported by Watson that the letter of February 5, from the Librarian, Barb Schondelmayer, concerning the rear door of the Hastings Public Library be referred to the Director of Public Services to look at and report back at the next meeting. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 10. Moved by Campbell, supported by Brower that the term of Esther Walton on the Library Board be corrected from expiring on 1-1-92 to 7-1-92. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 11. Mayor Gray reported to the Council that the FCC hod ordered TRIAD-CATV to shut down chan­ nels 14, 15 and 16 due to excessive radiation leakage. Also that the cable office hod been closed. 12. Mayor Gray gave an update on Americable International and that they will be finishing In Charlotte in 30-45 days and will then be storting in Hastings. 13. Moved by Jasperse. supported by White that the City Attorney send a letter to TRIAD that they are in default due to the close of their office and request them to be at the next meeting to explain what is happening. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 14. Councilperson Walton reported that the recycling bin will be here in about two weeks. Also that the house at 314 E. Slate which the City will give away will need certain repairs to bring it up to code and she has a list of things needed to move the house from PCI (Professional Code Inspectors). Moved by Walton, supported by Brower that the letter of February 7, from PCI concerning the dwelling on E. State St. and the needed repairs be received and placed on file and available for anyone interested in moving It. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 15. Councilperson Jasperse reported that the matter of Charter revision is being worked on and the matter concerning the shoveling of sidewalks referred to them 1-14-91 *17, is covered by the BOCA Code which has been adopted by the City and requires you to shovel sidewalks. 16. Councilperson Spencer stated that the Direc­ tor of Public Services had received rough drafts of the Water and Sewer Study from Jones and Henry and when it has been reviewed a cop/ will be mode available. 17. Moved by Cusock, supported by Spencer that the City transfer $46,800 to the Hastings Public Library as budgeted. Yens: Jasperse, Walton. White, Brower, Campbell. Cusack. Spencer. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. 18. Moved by Cusack, supported by Campbell that $7,070.44 be refunded to the Barry County Treasurer, per a consent judgment *129904 for the E.W. Bliss for 1989. Also noted was the 1990 adjust­ ment tor the Bliss which did not result in a refund os the summer and winter taxes were not paid, resulted in a loss of $6,107.40 for the City portion and a decrease in SEV for the 1990 year of $362,500. Yeas: Spencer. Cusock. Campbell, Brower, White. Watson. Walton, Jasperse. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. • NOTICE • BOARD OF REVIEW XXEXXXXXXXXXXXX Castleton Township : BOARD of REVIEW ; will meet on March 5, 1991 at the u Castleion Township Hall, 98 S. Main St., H Nashville to organize and review the „ assessment roll. £ The BOARD of REVIEW will also meet on March 11, 1991 from 9 A.M. to noon and 1 P.M. to 4 P.M. and on March 12, 1991 from 1 P.M. to 4 P.M. and 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. for any property owner wishing to examine their assessment or to show evidence why the 1991 valuation should be changed. „ " ■ " m H The ratio of assessment and multipliers on M each class or property are as follows: H RATIO MULTIPLIER M ^AGRICULTURAL 50.00% -------- 1.0000 „ ■ COMMERCIAL...............50.00% 1.0000 ^INDUSTRIAL....................50 00% 1 nonnF" 1.0000k >4 RESIDENTIAL................. 50.00% H TIMBER CUTOVER . . 50.00% M DEVELOPMENTAL ...50.00% Legal Notzes 1.0000 M 1.0000 ■ ■ Justin W. Cooley. Supervisor _ Castleton Township Bnnniiiiiiiii The Board of Review will meet on March 5,1991 in the office of the Supervisor at Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings to organize and review the Assessment Roll. • PUBLIC MEETINGS to hear Assessment APPEALS will be held at the RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP HALL, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings on: MARCH 11 9 a.m. till Noon & 1 p.m. till 4 p.m. MARCH 12 9 a.m. till Noon & 1 p.m. till 4 p.m. Also, any other days deemed necessary to equalize the Assessment Roll. PROPERTY ASSESSMENT RATIOS & FACTORS FOR 1990 CLASS RATIO Agriculture-50.79 9844 Commercial50 Industrial............50 Residential_______________________ 44 84 Developmental50 Personal........................... ..50 MULTIPLIER 1 0000 1 0000 11151 1 0000 1.0000 The above ratios and multipliers do not mean that every parcel will receive the same. If you have purchased properly it will be assessed at 50% of sale value. If you have improved your property such <u> additions, new buildings, driveways, etc., this will also reflect in the value of your property. Upon request of any person who is assessed on sa>d ran, or his agent, ana upon sullicitjni cause being shown, the Board of Review will correct the assessment of such property as will, in their judgement, make tho valuation thereof relatively just and equal ROBERT M. EDWARDS. SUPERVISOR RUTLAND CHAPTER TOWNSHIP 3793 Gun Lake Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 19. Moved by Cusack, supported by White that the auditing firm of Deloitte and Touche be retain­ ed on a yearly basis only, providing the audit is to the City Clerk by October 31. for the years of 1991. and 1992, at a cost of $18,300 for the second year and $19,400 for the third year. Yeas: Jasperse. Walton. Watson. White. Brower, Campbell. Cusack, Spencer. Absent: None. Carried. 20. Moved by Jasperse. supported by White that the minutes of the February 4. 1991 Planning Com­ mission Meeting be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 21. Moved by White, supported by Walton that the letter of January 30, 1991 from the Michigan Association of Mayors inviting the City to par­ ticipate in Mayor Exchange the week of May 19-25 be received and the City of Hastings participate. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 22. Moved by Campbell, supported by Jasperse that the Michigan Municipal League workshops be available to the JEDC and Library to register through the city membership. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 23. Moved by Walton, supported by Campbell that up to two Library trustees be allowed to at­ tend a millage meeting workshop, put on by the Library of Michigan March 1, 1991 in Lansing, at a cost of $45.00 per peison. with the City paying the fee. Yeos: Campbell. Brower. White. Watson. Walton. Nays: Spencer. Cusack. Jasperse. Carried. 24. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Walton that the matter concerning educational funding be referred to the Finance Committee. Yeas: All. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. 25. Moved by Walton, supported by White that the application from Eberhard Foods. Inc. to transfer the location of “90 SDM licensed business from 126 N. Broodway, to 902 W. State St. be ap­ proved. Yeas: Seven. Nays: One. Jasperse. Carried. 26. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Cusack that the Mayor be authorized to sign the Grant of Revocable License between the City of Hastings and Bolthouso Merchandising. Inc. Ill E. State St.. Hastings, for the use of the City Right of Way on Apple Street St. North of the True Value Garden Center just East of Jefferson St. and said license be executed. Yeas: Jasperse, Walton. Watson. White. Brower, Campbell. Cusock, - Spencer. Absent: None. Carried. 27. Tho letter from the Local Officers Compensa­ tion Commission with the new salaries for the elected officials was filed with the City Clerk on February 8. 1991. City Attorney, Jim Fisher outlin­ ed the procedure for council action. Action must be taken within 30 days of filing by a 2/3's ote of council and the attorney's opinion was that it must bo voted on as a package, net Individual. If no ac­ tion Is taken, salaries sot by tho Compensation Commission become final 30 days from date of filing. 28. Councilperson Jasperse suggested that Council be reminded in the fall before the next Compensation meeting to discuss job descriptions. 29. Moved by Campbell, supported by Spencer to odjoum at 8:30 p.m. Rood and approved; Mary Lou Gray. Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (2/28) PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD February 13. 1991 Approved budget amendments to General fund. Library Building fund, and Park System Construc­ tion fund. Denied rezoning of parcel 0812-022-0)2-10 from Agricultural to “R-l". Proclaimed March 10-16. 1991 as Girl Scout Week. Appointed the following Pino Lake Fire Dep’ of­ fices: 1st Captain — Chip Vickery. 2nd Captain — Dan Herzog, 1st Lt. — Leroy Hope and 2nd Lt. — Charles Ford. Accepted the resignation of Ralph Earl from Pine Lake Fire Dept. Appointed Kevin Tobin as Acting Chief of Pine Lake Fire Dept. Ratify decision to require purchase orders sign­ ed by Clerk for all purchases. Approved payment of $456.42 to Barry Township for 1/3 cost of Superior Bill and amended the budget for tho same. Approved the payment of $500.00 to Barry Coun­ ty DPW from the SW Barry County Sewer Fund. Approved payment of outstanding bills totaling $12,471.42. Janotto Emig, Clork Attested to by: Supervisor Roy Reck (2/28) SW.The BANNER to afriend. It makes an ideal gift! Call Us at 948-8051 PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF REVIEW HOPE TOWNSHIP The organizational meeting of the Hope Township Board of Review will be held in the office of the Supervisor at the Hope Township Hall on March 5, 1991 at 6 p.m. All public meetings of the 1991 Board of Review will be held at the Hope Township Hall, 5463 S. Wall Lk. Rd. (M-43). Dates for property owner appeals are as follows: March 11, 9 a.m. to noon & 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. March 12,1 p.m. to 4 p.m. & 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and any other dates deemed necessary to equalize and finalize the 1991 Assessment Roll. Any property owner unable to attend either of the above appeal dates may appeal by letter no later than March 11. 1991 to the Hope Township Board of Review. 5463 S Wall Lake Rd., Hastings, Mich. 49058. 1991 Factors and Assessment Ratios as determined by the Barry County Equalization Department. 101 201 401 501 Agriculture Commercial Residential Timber Cutover Multiplier ] 065? Multiplier 1 0000 Multiplier 1.1539 R«in 4A Q4* Multiplier 1.0000 Ratio 50 00% OUl Ueveiopinenldl Personal Property Multiplier 1.0000 Multiplier 1.0000 Kdtio bO Ratio 50.00% Ratio 50.00% Ratio 43.33% Change in Assessment Notices are sent only to property owners whose property assessment has changed for 1991 Patricia I Baker Supervisor? Assessor �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 28, 1991 Woodland News by Catherine Lucas Legal Notices STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STH JUDICIAL COURT COUNTY OF BARRY RUSSELL & BATCHELOR Attorney* & Counselors 200 Monroe. NW • Suite 555 Grand Rapids. Michigan 49503 File No. 90-151-GC HON. RICHARD SHUSTER CIRCUIT JUDGE EDWART MARKWART and JEANETTE MARKWART, husband and wife, and AAAANDA MARKWART Plaintiffs, MORTGAGE SALE Default has occurred In the conditions of a mortgage made by CONSTANCE J. MANNING, a single woman. Mortgagor, to Waterfield Mortgage Company. Inc., on Indiana corporation. 200 East Berry Street. Fort Wayne. Indiana 46801, dated November 29, 1971. and recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds on January 17. 1972. in Liber 206 at Page 366. which was re-recorded August 17. 1972. in Liber 210 at Page 257. which was assigned by mesne assignments to FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, a corpora­ tion organized and existing under the laws of the United States. 150 South Wacker. Chicago, Illinois, dated December 30. 1972. and recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds on January 22. 1973. in Liber 213 at Page 286. By reason of such default the undersigned elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of said mor­ tgage due and payable forthwith. At the date of this notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest at the rate of 7% peannum on said mortgage the sum of Thirteen Thou­ sand. Thirty-Four and 76/100 Dollars ($13,034.76). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained In said mortgage and the statute in such case mode and provided and to pay said amount with interest as provided in said mor­ tgage. and all legal costs, charges, and expenses Including attorney's fees allowed by law, said mor­ tgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse, Hostings, Michigan, the place of holding the Circuit Court within the County of Barry. City of Hostings, Michigan, on Thursday, March 28, 1991. at 2:00 in the afternoon local time. Pursuant to Public Act No. 104, Public Acts of 1971, (MSA 27A3240{3]) the redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of the foreclosure sale. The premises covered by said mortgage is situated in the Township of Thomapple. County of Barry, State of Michigan, ond more fully described as: Lot 11, Hilltop Estates. Port of the Northwest 7«, Northwest '/«, Section 15. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, Thornapple Township. Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof. Federal National Mortgage Association, a corporation organized ond existing under the laws of the United States Dated: February 21. 1991 James W. Batchelor (P-25500) RUSSELL & BATCHELOR Attorneys for Mortgagee 200 Monroe, NW - Suite 555 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 (3-14) Society views new center DONALD CORNELIUS and LINDA CORNELIUS, husband and wife, and MYRTLE BROADHURST jointly and severely. Defendants. JAMES B. PAHL (P-33716) Attorney for Plaintiff 264 Grand Ledge Highway Sunfield. Michigan 48890 Telephone: (517) 566-8037 NOTICE OF LAND CONTRACT FORECLOSURE SALE DEFAULT having been mode in the conditions of a Judgment of Foreclosure of a certain land con­ tract made on June 24. 1983, wherein DONALD CORNELIUS and LINDA CORNELIUS, husband and wife, and MYRTLE BROADHURST are the vendees and EDWARD MARKWART and JEANETTE AAARKWART, husband and wife, and AAAANDA MARKWART ore the vendors; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on Friday. April 26, 1991 at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the front entrance to the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State Street. Hastings, Michigan, that being the place established by said Judgment for holding the foreclosure sale, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder at public auction, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on said Judgment of Foreclosure, together with allowable costs of the sale, the lands ond premises in soid Judgment of Foreclosure mentioned and described as follows: All that port of Section 16, T4N, R7W, Woodland Township, Barry County. Michigan. Commencing 26 rods 1 /4 feet West from the Southeast corner of sold Section 16; thence East 3'6 rods; thence North 12 rods; thence West 3'6 rods; thence South 12 rods to the point of beginning. Dated: February 20, 1991 James B. Pahl (P33716) Attorney for Plaintiffs 173 AAain Street Post Office Box 115 Sunfield, Michigan 48890 Telephone: (517) 566-8037 (4/4) NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE Members and guests of the Barr) County Historical Society were able to check for family history information by name and place Thursday evening when they met at the new Family History Center of the Latter Day Saints church and tried out the microfiche readers. Debbie Bailey, director of the center, in­ troduced the extensive collection and its use with a 15-minute video on how to go about researching family history. Program chair­ man Joyce Weinbrecht introduced the facilitators for the evening. Ella Soelberg and James Bailey. In business sessions of the board and membership before the program, members heard minutes by Mike Hook and a treasurer's report by Diana Phillips. Gordon Barlow presented old stock certificates given to the society for its archives by Bernard Hammond. The president reported that the scries of 10 commemorative plates were offered for sale in downtown Hastings Feb. 15. and they will be available again at the National Bank of Hastings early on March 1. The treasurer reported on plate sales in the past month. The Rural Schools History Committee has collected materials on the schools of every township in the county, and has been meeting to consider how to compile and publish its ex­ tensive findings. Carol Miller Harbin, who is contributing typing for this and other commit­ tees, was granted an honorary membership. Weinbrecht reported for the Upjohn House project that progress is being made in plann­ ing the restoration of the house and barn at Chariton Park. Kalamazoo architect David Pyle, who specializes in restoration of historic buildings, will prepare the master plan for restoration. He has raised the actions of socie­ ty members and local history buffs who in­ tervened to prevent the 1986 demolition of the house where William A. Upjohn loved and practiced medicine, and where his nephew, William E. Upjohn, also practiced for a time. It was here that the younger Upjohn developed the dissolvable pill before moving back to Kalamazoo and establishing his phar­ maceutical company. Weinbecht also reported that action toward securing a historical marker for the Adrounie/Lowery house at Broadway and Court streets is under way. Jane Barlow proposed a contest for amateur poets who wish to submit a poem about the U.S. flag. The society would recognize win­ ners in its annual booklet and at its banquet. A committee of members Jane Barlow, Ed McPharlin and Diana Phillips will develop the details of the contest for announcement. ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SHRIMP, SEAFOOD & OMBEAR • FEATURING CRAB LEGS! • A variety of Fish. Peel 'n Eat Shrimp^ Deepened Shrimp • Potatoes. Vegetables, Kraft Cakes • Our full Soup, Salad & Fruit Bar included! Legal Notices Synopsis of the Regular Meeting of the JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD February 13. 1991 Reports of committees presented. AAotion approved to renew contract with Cemetery Sexton. Approved motion to accept insurance proposal for 1991-92. Motion approved to create Fine Lake Sewage Disposal District Fund. Budget amendment approved. Approved motion to purchase door closure for Township Hall. AAotion approved to advertise for bids for building and grounds maintenance. Approved payment of vouchers in amount of $46,505.42. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Stevens (2/28) $095 Children 8 yn, & under $5,95 Finally, all the Shrimp, Seafood & Crab you want! Wed. thru Sun. Dinner hours only. No cany-outs Not available at Mall locations. Reach your local market PRIOR to the WEEKEND by advertising in...The HASTINGS BANNER Hastings Call us at...948-8051 and have an advertising representative assist you with your message. 915 W. State Street 948-2701 Big Bo,u « rrgiuered trademark of Elia* Bnxhcn Rcvuuranu, Inc. — NOTICE Hastings Charter Township BOARD of REVIEW Will be held at 885 River Road from 9:00 a.m. to Noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The days will be Monday, March 11 and Tuesday, March 12. Additional days may be added. Reason to equal­ ize the assessment roll for 1991. Fac­ tors are as follows: CLASS RATIO MULTIPLIERS Agri.......................... 46.34 1.0790 Com..........................47.87 1.04-.5 Ind............................ 50.00 1.000 Res.......................... 47.07 1.0922 Deve........................ 50.00 1.0000 Pers.......................... 50.00 1.0000 Factors set by Barry County Equaliza­ tion Department. Phone 948-9690. RICHARD C. THOMAS SUPERVISOR ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Assyria Township Board of Review will conduct an organizational meeting on Tuesday, March 5th, at 7:00 p.m. at the Assyria Township Hall. This meeting is to review the assess­ ment roll and correct mutual errors of fact. ihe Board of Review will meet the public for assessment review at the Assyria Township Hall on the following dates: Monday, March 11 • 9 AM to 4 PM Tuesday, March 12 * 3 PM to 9 PM When Joe Vroman. Sr. celebrated his 89th birthday Feb. 24. he and his wife, Bernice, had 25 members of his family for Sunday din­ ner at their home on North Main Street in Woodland. The guests included son. Joe Jr. and Mar­ jorie Vroman of Lake Odessa: daughter and son-in-law. Peter and Margaret Vroman Wagner from Detroit; daughter and son-in­ law. Al and Martha Vroman Pitts from Livonia: grandchildren. Alvin Pitts and his two children from Livonia. Janie McMahon and son from Detroit. Tom and Georgia Wagner and three children from Detroit. "Joie" and Rick Johnston and two soiis from Lavonia, and Ken and Dawn Hobbs and daughter fron. Brighton. Granddaughter Ada and Harold Dennie from Lake Odessa drop­ ped by and visited with the family after dinner Joe Vroman Sr. has 29 grandchildren. 35 great-grandchildren and 10 great great­ grandchildren. The Woodland United Way Crusade Board of Directors held a fund distribution meeting at the home of Paul and Mary Ellen Quigley last Tuesday evening. The board now has only four active members, with Annemarie Othmer remaining as inactive president. The working mothers are Mary Ellen Quigley, secretary and treasurer; Paul Quigley, vice president; Kathy Stowell, campaign chairper­ son; and Cathy Lucas, trustee. The board first voted to give sincere thanks to everyone who participated in the fund drive last fall by being a campaign worker or by contributing. This organization needs at least three more board members and many, many more cam­ paign members if it is to remain viable. It is at this time one of a very few community, non­ county-wide. independent United Way Crusades remaining in the state of Michigan and one of an even smaller number that is run by an all-volunteer, unpaid staff. The current economic situation is that the organization is in the black, but is receiving smaller and smaller funds to distribute to the local youth organizations, food pantry, fire department and area charitable organizations such as Lakewood Community Council, Barry County Child Abuse, Barry County Hospice and Love Inc. each year and has fewer workers each year. Unless some of the organizations that have been receiving support from the Woodland United Crusade for the past 20 years now give the United Crusade some worker support, the organization is in serious danger of being abandoned in favor of the Barry County United Crusade. In that case, all requests for funding would have to be sent to Hastings. Anyone who feels they would like to help sustain the current status of the Woodland area (independent) United Crusade should contact Mr. and Mrs. Paul Quigley in the very near future. Thornapple Watershed group meeting on March 6 in Hastings An organizational meeting of the Thornapple River Watershed Group is planned for 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, at the Hastings Moose Lodge. According to the West Michigan Environmental Action Council, the group will focus on protection and improvement of the river and its tributaries. Participation is open to interested citizens, representatives of local units of government and members of service, business and conservation clubs. The purposes of the organizational session are to create a network of concerned citizens throughout the watershed area, to generate a list of issues and resources related to the river and its watershed, and to begin development of an action plan for the group. A Rogue River Watershed group also is be­ ing formed in Rockford at roughly the same time. The WMEAC is attempting to organize a Grand River Citizens Watershed Council, which will provide a means of coordinating citizens* water quality efforts in the Grand River basin and distributing water quality ed­ ucational materials. With support from the Grand Rapids Foundation, the WMEAC has been organiz­ ing citizens' groups along the seven major tributaries to the Grand River. Representatives from the sub-watershd groups and others along the main corridor of the Grand will form the larger Grand River Citizens Watershed Council. Included in the meeting in Hastings will be representatives from the WMEAC and the Water Resources Institute at Grand Valley State University. After review of past projects, subwatershed group development and clearinghouse ser­ vices, the focus will be on issues, resources, goals, alternatives and actions. The group will try to make a goal statement, choose an issue to act on and begin thinking of alterna­ tives and actions. A 50-minute "brainstorming** session is expected to deal with issues, resources and Floral Prints MEWr^ and EYELET 'f°r pretty ... outfits ’ 1/ k /3 Off "tn stock patterns McCall, S i m p 1 icity. Kwik Sew CLASS Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential ratio 50% 50% 50% 50% factor ,00 100 , 00 , .00 Diana L Newman Assyria Township Supervisor r .lev. Ward Pierce and Muriel Pierce ceieuiated thui: 25th wedding anniversary Sunday when their daughter, Michelle Pierce Tuuk, and her husband and sons. Bob, Nicholas and Aaron, held an open house at Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday afternoon. Both Pierces were delighted that so many relatives and friends came great distances to offer congratulations at this open house. George Speas is now home after having knee surgery at Port Huron recently. He is walking, and he attended the open house for the Pierces on Sunday. Sunday morning, the Rev. Cliff Randall spoke at Kilpatrick United Brethren Church i Rev. Speas* absence. The annual World Day of Prayer service for the Woodland area will be held at Kilpatrick United Brethren Church Friday, March 1. at 1 p.m. The second 1991 Lakewood Ministerial Asssociation combined Lenten service was held Sunday evening at Woodgrove BrethrenChristian Parish Church in Coats Grove. The Rev. Bob Kirsten of Woodland United Methodist Church gave the message about healthy and unhealthy anger. Food and fellowship followed the meeting. The third combined Lenten service will be held Sunday, March 3. at Woodland United Methodist Church with the Rev. Brian Allbright of Woodbury United Brethren Church speaking. These services begin each Sunday evening at 7 p.m. These combined Lenten services by the Lakewood Ministerial Association will end with a Good Friday service at Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa. March 29 at 1 p.m. The Rev. Ward Pierce will speak. The afternoon of March 3, the Lakewood Ministerial Association is sponsoring a special service of support for service personnel and their families at Lakewood United Methodist. This service which begins at 3 p.m.. will be neither in favor of nor against war in general or the Persian Gulf conflict in particular, but will offer prayer support and encouragement to those involved and their families. The Rev. Rick McKire. who works with needing and hurting families in the Lansing area, will be the speaker. Claudine Matthews is now at home after a long illness and a stay at Thomapple Manor. Various people arc helping with her care to enable her to stay at home. Both Yvonne MacKenzie and John Lucas have been involved in automobile accidents in Lansing in the last few days, both involving icy streets. Yvonne's parked car was hit broadside by an out-of-control vehicle. She was sitting in the car waiting for a friend, but was not injured. Lucas hit a car which made a left turn in his path on an icy street. His car was totalled and he has an injury to his right arm, which has not yet been fully evaluated. Lace Collars & Machine Repair 218 E. State St., Hastings 1 Ph. 945-9673 MicEh“'n0,Ave. I____ v HOURS: .Mon Sat. 9-5:30; Fri. til 7 HULST CLEANERS PICK-UP STATION = previous successes. Organizational goals also will be outlined. The group also will attenpt to set a date, time and location for a second meeting and generate a task list with task assignments. Refreshments will be provided at the meet­ ing. Blood. What Every \ American Should Know. 1. Each year four million Americans depend on blood transfusions. 2. The safeguards on the blood supply include conducting seven separate laboratory tests to screen out AIDS, hepatitis and other infectious agents, educating donors on transmissible diseases and encouraging at-risk donors to disqualify themselves from giving blood. 3. Blood banking is one of the most highly regulated areas in health care, governed by multiple federal and state rules, laws, policies and regulations. 4. As an alternative to blood transfusions, today a growing number of people benefit from autologous (self) transfusions. 5. There is no risk of /\IDS or other infectious diseases when blood is donated, as sterilized needles are never reused. gg AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF 8LOOO BANKS �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 28, 1991 — Page 11 200 rally in Delton to honor local servicemen and women by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The front line of the Persian Gulf War ex­ tends from Iraq to Kuwait and all the way to Delton "and to our hearts here today," Dr. Brent Branham told Sunday's crowd of about 200 people, who gathered at the Delton Kellogg School soccer field for a "Support Our Troops" rally. "Through caring and sharing may we be better able to cope with our lives and get on with them as we wait for our loved ones to return home," said Branham, pastor of the Cedar Creek Bible Church, whose son Jared is part of Operation Desert Storm. Sunday's event, sponsored by the Gull Lake Area Rotary Club, honored local men and women serving in the Persian Gulf area. Local families of military personnel who are participating in Desert Storm were recog­ nized during the program which included the dedication of an honor roll sign, listing names of local servicemen and women. The sign was erected by the Gull Lake Area Rotary Club and listed 16 names on Sunday. Since then five more names have been added. "The Gull Lake Rotary Club and citizens of the (Delton and Richland) communities do not want their personal sacrifice to go unrecognized. They join those men and women in generations past who have served America in protecting our freedoms. And that's why we are dedicating this honor roll at this time" said James McCain, a spokesman for the club. "I hope this honor roll will serve as a constant reminder, in dedication, of the sacrifice," he said. Delton Kellogg School Superintendent Dean McBeth read the nrmes of "the young men and women who are there for us:" •Troy Anderson, U.S. Navy •Phillip Behrens, U.S. Army •Jared Branham, U.S. Navy •Ron Brierly, U.S. Navy •David Cook, U.S. Navy •Richard DeKubber, U.S. Navy •Barbara Dove, U.S. Army •David Dykehouse, U.S. Army •Danny Ellis, U.S. Army •Tim Elsey, U.S. Army •Lance Morehouse, U.S. Marines •Joel O'Connell, U.S. Army •David Tiffany, U.S. Navy •Albert Warnement, U.S. Army •Jerry Waters, U.S. Army •Greg Yeomans, U.S. Air Force •Paul Rine, U.S. Marines •Scott Haas, U.S. Army Added to that list are: •Kevin Schascheck, U.S. Marines •Tony Jones, U.S. Navy •Troy Leinaar, U.S. Navy "People were really touched. They felt good about the support for their children," Bob Williams, Delton businessman who serves on Rotary's Support the Troops Committee, said this week. Patriotic music, words of comfort to mili­ tary families and plenty of red, white and blue were highlights of the brief ceremony. "It is our desire that this program be an encouragement to you during these difficult days, Branham told the crowd. "We need to pray for our young men and women who arc serving over there - some of these are children of ours. Others are hus­ bands, wives, grandchildren. They are afraid. They're cold. They're tired. And the word that they use most often is 'home* and that's where we want them, too," he said. He urged families to write to their children in the Persian Gulf War and encourage them to trust in the Lord. Quoting Matthew 11:28, Branham men­ tioned that Jesus said, 'Come to me all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest.' "If ever there were a group of people who need a little rest, it's those of us who stood at the airport and have wept as we saw our children go away, not knowing if they would ever return again," Branham said. "It's those of us who go to the mailbox every day looking for letters...It's those of us who jump when the phone rings, anticipating that it might be our son, our daughter, our Daddy, our husband. "It's those of us who know the pain that someone else has died and the relief when wc find out it wasn't our loved one and the James McCain of the Gull Lake Area Rotary Club said the honor roll sign of local service personnel will be a constant reminder of their sacrifice of serving In the Persian Gulf War. TROY ANDERSON PHILLIP BEHRENS JARED BRANHAM RON BRIERLY DAVID C BARBARA J. DOVE DAVID DYKEHOUSE JOEL 0 CONNELL DAVID TIFFANY PAUL RINE MP^kKfELUS HAA . \ 7 ELSE T, L ^'lOREHOUS - The Harmony International Inc. Ouarlet sang two patriotic songs at Sunday's rally. Standing in front of the sign, erected by the Gull Lake Area Rotary Club, are quartet members (from left) Julie Zehnder, Pat Williams, Nancy Guthrie and Betsy McInnis. shame when we remember that it is some­ one's loved one. It's those of us who know the tension of living day by day having been fixated on the television set and the news programs," he said. "We're weary. We're tired and if we ever needed to come to the Lord and receive His rest, it's today," Branham said. McCain told the gathering that the club formed a committee to plan Support the Troop endeavors because "we decided it was a worthwhile project, that something ought to be done in each of the (Richland and Delton) communities...We decided that flags should be put up...yeliow ribbons should be put up...and that an honor roll should be built...and a program for these two rallies (should be held). There are a lot of other people in both communities that helped with this project." During the program, Perry Holtz, com­ mander of the Delton VFW Post 422, led the Pledge of Allegiance and the Harmony International Incorporated Quartet sang "This Is My Country” and "God Bless America" and led the audience in singing "The Star Spangled Banner." Members of the quartet are Julie Zehnder, Pat Williams, Nancy Guthrie and Betsy McInnis. The grand finale was the launching of yel­ low balloons, each containing the name of a local serviceman or woman serving in the Persian Gulf. A similar rally was held in Richland Saturday where a sign was erected with the names of Richard area military personnel. Dr. Duane Smith chairs the Gull Lake Rotary's Support the Troops Committee. Other members besides Williams are James A. McCain, Dan Mann, Steve Kreider and Richard Dc.Haan. Legal Notice MORTGAGE SALE Default having been mode In term* and condi­ tion* of a certain mortgage made by ALLEN D. RASMUSSEN AND JULIA M. RASSMUSSEN. hut­ band and wife to First Federal Saving* and Loan Association of Battle Creek, now known a* Great Lake* Bancorp. A Federal Saving* Bank, organized under the Home Owners' Loan Act of 1933,'of the United State* of America, as amended. Mor­ tgagee. dated the 21*t day of January, 1977, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deed* for the County of Barry, ond State of Michigan, on the 25th day of January. 1977, In Liber 229 of Barry County Records, of Page 607, cn which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal ond interest, the sum of Eleven Thousand Five Hundred Ten and 09/100 ($11,510.09) Dollars, plus an Escrow Deficit of Seven hundred Fourteen, ond 99/100 ($714.99) Dollars, plus Deferred Charges of Four Hundred One and 99/100 ($401.99) Dollars. And no suit or proceeding* at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof: Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case mode and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 19th day of March, 1991 at Two (2) o'clock In the afternoon. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the East entrance to the East Door of Barry County Courthouse, in the City of Hostings, Barry County, Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mor­ tgage, with the interest thereon at NINE and ONEHALF (916%) percent per annum ond all legal costs, charge* and expenses, including the at­ torney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect It* interest in the premises. Said premises are situated In the Township of Johnstown, County of Barry, State of Michigan and described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1 /4 of Section 32, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, described as beginning at the southeast comer of the northwest 1/4 of raid Section 32, thence North 40 rods for the place of beginning, thence West 40 rods, thence North 20 rods, thence east 40 rod*, thence south 20 rod* to beginning. Johnstown Township, Barry County. Michigan. Subject to easements of record. During the 12 months immediately following the sole, the property may be redeemed. Dated at Ann Arbor, Michigan I /30/91. GREAT LAKES BANCORP. A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK Mortgagee Lawrence K. Kustra (P26005) LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lakes Bancorp 401 East Liberty Street P.O. Box 8600 Ann Arbor, Michigan 48107 (313)769-8300 (3/7) A color guard unit from the Delton VFW Memorial Post 422 stands at attention as the rally gets underway. Dr. Brent Branham, pastor of the Cedar Creek Bible Church, asked families to tell their children in Operation Desert Storm to trust in the Lord. A crowd of about 200, including family members of military personnel stationed in the Persian Gulf area, attended Sunday's rally in Delton. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 28. 1991 ( Sports ) Saxon froshmen lose to Sturgis 61-54 The Hastings freshman basketbail team lost to Twin Valley rival Sturgis on Friday 61-54. The Trojans jumped out to a 30-23 halftime advantage and held on for the win. The Saxons were led by Jason Kaiser’s 16 points, 12 of which came on four threepointers. Travis Williams added 13, while Ben Robbe also hit double figures with 10. Hastings will end it’s season on Friday at Coldwater. Boys’ Basketball District Pairings told March 4 through 8 Allegan Middleville BYE TTM «... KALAMAZOO HACKETT Words to the Y’s High School Volleyball League The YMCA/Youth-Council’s High School Volleyball League will begin its league play on Wednesday evenings, beginning March 6. The league is open to any Hastings High School student. Team captains should come to the YMCA office at the high school to pick up a team registration form. Rosters must be returned to the YMCA office no later than Thursday, Feb. 28. The league schedule will be posted on the YMCA window by Friday, March 1. For more information, see Mr. Storms in the YMCA office. Sunday Family Open Gyms On Sundays, March 3. 10. and 17. the YM­ CA will have the Hastings High School open for families for open gym. The gym will be open from 2-4 p.m. Activities will be basket­ ball, volleyball and rollerskating (bring your own equipment). The cost for the activity, is $5 per family. Those with youth in grades 6 or lower must be accompanied by a parent. The cost for those in the seventh grade or older who will be coming without a parent, the cost is $2 per person. Family Fun Nite Hastings High School On Friday, March 1 from 6:45-8:45 p.m., the YMCA-Youth Council will be sponsoring with Southeastern Elementary staff, a family fun nite at the Hastings High School Gym. Activities will include volleyball, basketball, roller skating and skateboarding (bring your own equipment), crafts and old time movies. The cost for the evening is S2 per family with crafts costing 25 cents each. Children must be accompanied by at least one parent. For more information, call the YMCA at 945-4574. YMCA Annual Earn Your Way to Camp Candy Sale The YMCA of Barry County will soon be in full swing selling chocolate candy bars for the annual YMCA Earn Your Own Way to Camp Candy Sale. The sale will be held from March 2-16. For each SI candy bar sold, a youth will receive 45 cents credit toward YMCA sum­ mer programs. The candy sale provides an opportunity for boys and girls to earn their way to YMCA programs throughout the year. The sale is open to any boy or girl ages 6-14. Salemen must attend with a parent to an orientation meeting on March 2, at 10 a.m., in the Jr. High Music Room. Candy sale rules will be discussed and candy will be distributed. For more information, contact the YMCA of Barry County at 945-4574. Hastings YMCA-Youth Council’s 3 on 3 Basketball Team.............. .......................................... W-L McKeoughs................................................. 1-0 Nichols.................... .................................... 1-0 Superette.......................................................1-0 Something.................................................... 1-0 Vondcrhoff...................................................1-0 Heide............................................................ 1-0 Law and Order............................................0-1 Non Runners............................................... 0-1 Wild Thing..................................................0-1 Mad Dog...................................................... 0-1 Spiders......................................................... 0-1 Steeby.......................................................... 0-1 The Skinny by Todd Tubergen ‘March madness’ to invade gyms “March madness” has arrived. It's a magical time of year for high school basketball teams. Poor seasons can be salvaged by a couple of upset wins in the tournament. Mediocre years become memorable with a long tournament run. And sometimes, an early district defeat plants an asteriskx next to even the best of won­ loss records. Those records don’t mean a lot when the tournament starts. Strange things have been known to happen. Teams get hot. others cool off. The tournament is particularly impor­ tant to seniors. One loss, and their career is over. You see a little bit more fire in their eyes, especially in a tight game. Basketball to them is more than just something to do. In March, it becomes a part of them. They will do anything just to ensure one more practice. Because having a practice the next day means they are still alive. Glancing at the brackets for the area district tournaments reaveals the possibility of some intriguing scenerios. At Delton-Kellogg High School, Hastings, Middleville and the host Pan­ thers will be among five teams com­ peting for a spot in the regional tourna­ ment at East Grand Rapids. It should oe a hard-fought district. Dennis O’Mara, whose Saxons once owned the district tournament, says there are no clear-cut favorites this season. In the top half of the bracket, Hastings and Allegan drew byes. The Saxons have a deadly perimeter game, led by senior Nick Williams, which they hope will off­ set the strong inside force of the Tigers. Allegan has the kind of team that could give Hastings problems, but teams with size inside do not surprise the Saxons any more. Not after seeing the likes of Albion, Lakeview and the rest of the Twin Valley. Hastings has played well defensively, at least until Hillsdale rode an un­ conscious shooting night to its first league win on Tuesday. In the bottom half, Delton will play Wayland on Monday in the first round. The Panthers have won but one game all year, while Wayland has also struggled. If I was a betting man, I would wager that Wildcat coach Jim Orlowski will not be getting a lot of sleep over the weekend. The Panthers have nothing to lose, and will be playing in front of their home fans. The winner of that game will meet Middleville in Wednesday’s second game. The Trojans have played both teams already. Wayland knocked them off 64-55 at home in January, and Mid­ dleville dumped Delton during Christmas break. The key to the Trojan's chances is 6-5 guard Jason Pran^er Despite becoming a marked man over the course of the season, Pranger has proved he is capable of taking over a close game. Interesting­ ly enough, he scored a season-low 11 points in the Delton game. The winner of the Delton district will meet the winner of the Portland district at the regionals. Lakewood will be one of the favorites there. Like the Saxons, the Vikings have played some tough competition this year. They defeated Hastings in a non-league game in December, but lost to Mid­ dleville in January. Also like Hastings, Lakewood plays excellent defense, and that is what you need to win in March. Junior center Rich Long has developed into a force inside, and senior Chris Duits is a dangerous outside threat. Central Montcalm will be the favorite, according to coach Mike Maciasz. They have three losses, including a pair of closed decisions against Albion and Class A Ottawa Hills. At Hackett Catholic Central in Kalamazoo, eight teams will compete for the district title, including Maple Valley. Coach Jerry Reese’s squad has a new lease on life after Olivet’s upset win over Pennfield on Tuesday. The Lions will be host to Olivet on Friday with at least a share of the S.M.A.A. title on the line. The two teams will meet again Monday in the district opener. In order to consummate PennfieldMaple Valley HI, however, the Lions and Panthers would each have to win on Monday. Pennfield will have a par­ ticularly tough time, having drawn KVA champion Kalamazoo Christian in the first round. Reese sayChristian will be the team to beat. ' So, there you have it. In a nutshell. To find out what teams will surface as surprises and what favorites will fall, head down to your local gym. My journalistic impartiality prevents me from making predictions, but 1 will tell you one thing. I’m not ready for basketball season to end quite yet. so the Saxons, Trojans, Panthers. Lions and Vikings will have at least one extra fan at courtside. Let the games begin! Saxons topped by red-hot Hillsdale The Hastings basketball team was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Hillsdale had not won a Twin Valley game in almost two years, but Tuesday at home, the Hornets simply could not miss. The result was a 73-58 win over a Saxcr. team that had won three straight games last week, including an 8244 pasting of Hillsdak on Wednesday. The Hornets shot 55 percent from the floor and connected on five of eight from threepoint range. To compound matters for the Saxons, Hillsdale hit an astounding 30 of 36 from the line. Hillsdale led 4944 entering the final quarter, in which the Saxons allowed just two baskets. But the Hornets hit 19 of 21 free throws to seal the win. ^..PORTLAND Coach Denny O’Mara is still trying to figure out what happened. “They played probably as well as they could play,” he said. “And we came out a lit­ tle flat." Chad Copp was particularly hot for Hillsdale, lighting up the Saxons for 38 points. He entered the game averaging under 10 points per game. Last week against Hastings, Copp was held to seven points. "They made a lot of jumpers and scored some buckets inside," he said. “The executed extremely well." Copp’s scoring outburst was particularly surprising, given the lofty level of the Saxons’ defensive intensity the past few games. In each of Hastings’ three wins last week, it held opponents under 50 points. Hetherington fares well at Class B state mat finals Editor's Note: Portions of the following story were deleted when it ran in Tuesday’s Reminder. We apologize for the error. State qualifier Jason Hetherington Nick Williams led the Saxon scorers with 13 points. Matt Brown added 12 in his first game back after suffering a sprained knee. Hastings aiso shot the ball fairly well, hit­ ting 45 percent from the floor and 75 percent from the line, but it was not enough. The Saxons now must focus all their energies on second-place Coldwater, where they will close the regular season on Friday. The Cardinals were humiliated by Albion on Friday 8642, dropping to 14-5 overall. Hastings then will prepare for Wednesday’s district semi-final game against Allegan, which will be no easy task, according to O’Mara. The Tigers, from the Wolverine Con­ ference, are currently 12-7 overall. Hastings’ Jason Hetherington capped off a successful season on the mats by reaching the second day of competition at this past weekend’s Class B Lower Peninsula In­ dividual Wrestling Finals. The senior 171-pounder was among the top eight wrestlers at his weight, and finished the tournament with a 2-2 record. He was the only Saxon competing in the state finals. Hetherington lost a tough 54 decision Fri­ day to Wyoming Park senior Jason Roelofs, who ended up finishing third. Hetherington regrouped and posted a se­ cond period pin against Eric B»eil of Hartland, who entered the tournament with a 32-13 mark. The time of the pin was 2:56. In Friday's final match, Hetherington need­ ed a win to advance to Saturday’s action, as a loss would have eliminated him. Hetherington responded with a 9-5 decision over Jim Davis of highly ranked Gross Ille. The win put Hetherington among the final eight wrestlers in his class, and set up a chance for a medal and all-state honors with a victory in Saturday’s first match. But Hetherington lost to Edwardsburg’s Jay Teter, who came into the match with a 45-8 overall mark, on an 8-5 decision. Hetherington ended an outstanding season with a record of 22-10. Of the ten losses, six were at the hands of state placers and two were to Class A state qualifiers. He defeated two state place winners over the course of the season and was the Twin Valley Conference champion and regional runner-up. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 28, 1991 — Page 13 Furious second half rally paces Middleville Bowling results Trojans trip Maple Valley By Todd Tubergen Sports Editor Basketball fans at the Thomapple-Kellogg High School gymnasium Tuesday night were treated to two games for the price of one. A "hoops, hoops” feast, if you will. In the first half. Maple Valley dominated play and look a 35-24 lead into the locker room. But the Trojans came roaring back in the final 16 minutes to secure a 78-66 nonleague win, improving their overall record to 13-6. The Lions dropped to 12-7 overall, heading into Friday’s showdown against Olivet, which upset S.M.A.A.-leading Pennfield on Tues­ day. A win Friday will assure Maple Valley of at least a share of a second straight league crown. Middleville coach Kurt Holzhueter said that the game Tuesday was one of the strangest he’d ever seen. "They were two totally different halves." he said. "We played as poorly as wc had all season in the first half, but in the second half, we played about as well as we have.” One reason for the improved second-half effort may have been a "pep-talk" given by former head coach and current assistant Skip Pranger. Holzhueter was not in the locker room at the time, but he said he can effective­ ly visualize what was said. "He (Pranger) ripped into them pretty good," Holzhueter said. "I think he reminded the players that this was their final home game of the season, and for the seniors, it was their Middleville’s John Scheib drives to the hoop as Maple Valley’s Darrel Stine defends. The Trojans defeated the Lions 7866 Tuesday In a non-conference game. Both teams end regular season play Friday night. The district.tour­ naments begin next week. — NOTICE — Prairieville Township Residents At the regular meeting of the Prairieville Township Board to be held on Thursday, March 14, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. a budget covering the proposed expenditures and estimated revenues of the Township shall be submitted for public hearing pursuant to Act 43 of the Public Acts of 1963 as amended. Please take further notice that a copy of such budget is available for public inspection at the office of the Clerk, 10115 S. Norris Road, Delton, Michigan, during regular business hours. Janette Emig last home game. They didn’t want to go out playing like that." “We’re fortunate to have assistant coaches who have been there before." Whatever was said, it must have worked, because the Trojans came out smoking in the third quarter. Middleville outscored Maple Valley 30-15 to take a 54-50 lead entering the final stanza. Particularly affected by the halftime speech was Pranger’s son Jason, who scored 27 of his game-high 35 points in the second half. He was 10 for 12 from the floor and fired in three triples after halftime. Holzhueter said that he came in after the speech and made a few adjustments, and they seemed to work. "We put (Jamie) Berg into the lineup so we could have a quicker lineup," he said. "He gave us seme better ball handling and took some of the pressure off (David) Sherwood.” Having Berg, who contributed nicely with six assists, in the lineup opened things up for Pranger. He was able to get inside for a cou­ ple of easy buckets, which helped set off his scoring tear. Maple Valley coach Jerry Reese said his team did not continue to do the things that helped it take the 11-point halftime lead. “In the first half we penetrated to the basket, got the ball inside and played good defense," he said. “In the second half, we forgot to do all of those things." “We forgot who we were guarding,” he added. "When Pranger hit those two threepointers. there was nobody within five feet of him." But while Reese was not happy with his team’s second half performance, he was ex­ cited to find out that Pennfield had lost to Olivet. “That opens up some new possibilities for us,” he said. “It gives us some new incen­ tive. After we lost to Pennfield (Feb. 15), we began to think about getting ready for the tournament. Now we’ll have to readjust our thinking and focus on Friday." Darrel Stine, who was coming off a 24-point performance against Bellevue Fri­ day, led the Lions with 18 points and nine re­ bounds. Scott Casteele added 15 points, while Jason Hoefler and Mickey Collier chipped in 14 and 12, respectively. Sherwood added 11 points for Middleville, including some big buckets to help fuel the Trojan rally. John Scheib added 10, while Brad Bruner led the Middleville rebounders with nine. The Trojans used a 23-11 advantage on the boards in the second half to outrebound the Lions for the game, 37-31. Holzhueter said the win, and the fact that the Trojans rallied to do;it, gives them a boost heading into next week’s district tournament at Delton-Kellogg High School. “It’s been quite awhile since our pressure has paid off in some easy baskets," he said. "We were able to speed up the game." The Trojans will travel to Kelloggsville for the season finale Friday night, then will meet the winner of Monday’s Delton-Wayland game in a district semifinal on Wednesday. Hastings Charter Township Residents Hastings Charter Township is now affiliated with the Freeport District Library, a member of the Lakeland Library Cooperative. Cards are free to township residents and may be used at any library in the cooperative, including Hastings Public Library. For more Information call 765-5181 during library hours. (Mon. 1-5, Wed. 9-5, Frl. 1-8) or call the Hastings Township Hall, 948-9690. TUESDAY, MARCH 12. 1991 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm and 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 1991 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm AG: 1.002 MULTIPLIER FACTOR COMM:1025 IND:1.000 RES:1.0346 DEV: 1.000 Upon request of any person who is assessed on said roll, or his agent, and upon sufficient cause being shown, the Board of Review will correct the assessment of such property as will, in their judgment make the valuation thereof relatively just and equal. Roy Reck, Supervisor Free tax forms and publica­ tions from the Internal Revenue Service are available at the Hastings Public Library. Those interested may have forms that are out of stock photocopied for 10 cents. Curt Your CABIN FEVER Htrt 15-17 Li ruing Ctr. noting nn MICHIGAN DEER SPECTACULAR ’’’VV 71 r I TICKETS Adul MOO 5Hyn.$300 Suta-Sp Rental Cars & van By the Day, Week or Month CARS 9S295 Per Day Monday Bowlerettes Britten Concrete 61-27; Kent Oil 59-29- D & J Electric 4714-40W; Hecker Agency 45^41 Riverbend Travel 45-43; Good Time Pizza «45; Dorothy’s Hairstyling 39V4-48 'Z, High Games and Series - D. Coencn Dunha" l77-*25: L. Elliston 176-465; S. Greenfield 188-473; B. Maker 17M6I; T. Christopher 179-483. Good Games - N. Bulling 155- D Morawski 152; J. Doster 159; J.Donnini 163 D. Coenen 208; M. Dull 166; V. Lynd 149 S. Greenfield 188; T. Loftus 164. Sunday Mixed Die Hards 67-33; Alley Cals 63%-36%; Gutterdusters 57-43; Really Rotten Snyders 56%-43%; Get Atcng Gang 56-44; Ogdenitcs 53-47; Holy Roller. 52%-47%; Hooter Crew 52-48; Pin Busters 49-51; Wanderers 47-53; Traitors 46%-53%; Misifts 46%-53%; Greenbacks 45%-54%; Chug a Lugs 45-55; We Don’t Care 44%-55%; Thunderdogs 43-57; Sandbaggers 39%-60%; Middlelakers 36-64. Womens High Game and Series - T. Pen­ nington 156; L. Bcgerow 149; D. Snyder 211-512; C. Wilcox 203; M. Haywood 133; D.M. Snyder 166; N. Munn 156; D. Kelley 179-510. Mens High Game and Series - R. Allen 182; J. Bamum 238-659; B. Cantrell 179; J. Haight 183-512; E. Jackson 186-501; S. Davis 196; G. Snyder 181-528; B. Drayton 190-512; B. Miller 171; C. Wilson 224-566; R. Mack 204-551; G. Williams 192; M. Cole 189; R. Little 204-520. Wednesday P.M. Friendly Home Parties 63-37; Mace's Phar­ macy 61%-38%; Misfits 61-43; Hair Care Center 58%-45%; Nashville Locker 55-45; Lifestyles 54%-45%; Varney’s Stables 52-48; Easy Rollers 48%-51 %; Valley Realty 46-54; -------- 4-104. High Gaines and Series - V. Slocum 200-466; P. Snyder 189-446; B. Green 177-427; T. Soya 173-478; J. Gardner 188-505; N. Hummel 171-490; J. Sanlnoccncio 177-450; B. Norris 157-434; L. Hermenitt 160-417; J. Hopkins 127-307; S. Brimmer 157-400; C. Trubull 172-414; B. Smith 161; D. Brewer 162; T. Christopher 190; J. Pettengill 136; P. Smith 470; M. Dull 439; L. Johnson 429. Who’s 40? ME? ■ Happy40th Birthday LEO Love Mom & Dad W ' * Combattinf AntMtontm ft Animal RIghtiUi * Trophy D»rr, Elk, Bmt Evert • Deer CiHiny Demonalratione • nc'.* SeothMTO • Archery Trick Sbootin, * Turkey CiSIrg* Lyme 0l»e»»e Wo Clr.* More Thin 150 Boottie FOR INFORMATION 1-800-733-3990 313,669-4750 CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC HEARING The Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 11, 1991, at 7:45 p.m. to finalize the Com­ munity Development Block Grant # MSC 880017 - ECIT for the Clinton Street Project, received through the Joint Economic Development Commission. Sharon Vickery City Clerk 94595 Special weekly Rates! HASTINGS Chrysler, • NOTICE • PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP MONDAY. MARCH 11, 1991 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm Tax forms available at Hastings Library March 9«J Board of Review Thursday Angels ' Stefanos 70%-25%; McDonalds 58%-37%; Clays 56-36; Enforce Ware 50%-45%; Lil Brown Jug 48%-43%; Barry Co. Real Estate 42-54; Hastings Mutual 42-54. High Games and Series - C. Moore 216-528; L. Apsey 171; D. Snyder 197; T. VanBoven 195; C. Williams 148; N. Kloostcrman 149; T. Daniels 210; P. Norris 162; S. Neymeiyer 164; S. Snider 180; D. Bernheisel 133; T. Evans 167; D. Snider 163; DEER HUNTERS The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held February 26,1991 are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. RICHARD C. THOMAS Supervisor NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Review will meet on Tuesday, March 5, 1991 al the Prairieville Township Hal! to receive and review the 1S91 assess­ ment roll. FURTHER NOTICE is hereby given to all persons liable to assessment for taxes in Prairievilla Township that the assessment roll will be subject to inspection at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, in the village of Prairieville. The Board of Review will meet on the following days. Thursday A.M. Word of Faith #2 63; Question Marks 62; Leftovers 60; Northland Opt. 59'6; Varneys 58%; Word of Faith #1 54'6; Valley Realty 5016; Tea for Three 50%; Bosleys 50; Slow Pokes 47%; Hummers 47; Kreative Komcrs 46; G.L.O.B. 45; Word of Faith #3 44; Kloostermans 41%; Weltons 40; Friendly Homes 38%. Good Gaines - F. Ruthruff 182; B. Johnson 144; A. Perez 179; K. Weyerman 165; P. Godbey 159; J. Mead 163; B. Fisher 149; C. McKay 149; K. Mizer 169; L. Gleckler 161. High Series and Games - M. Brimmer 169-488; L. Johnson 155-441; O. Gillons 171-466; M. Dull 144-427; A. Eaton 148-430; J. Power 159^09; S. Brimmer 141-375; P. Crominger 132-392. J. Green 125; L. Aspinall 167; K. Barnum 169; S. Rose 164; L. Watson 168. Attention!!! - NOTICE - HOURS - NOTICE - Monday Mixers Three Ponies Tack 5814-3316: Andrus of Hastings 56-36; Hastings Bowl 52-40; Clays Dinner Bell 52-40; Grandmas Plus One 51-41; Ferrellgas 50-42; Miller Real Estate 50-42; Deweys Auto Body 48-44; Girrbachs 47%-44%; Lazy Girls Inc. 46%-45%; Pioneer Apartments 46'6-45'6; Dads Post #241 43'6-48 *6; Outward Appearance 41-51; Cinder Drugs 39-53; Millers Carpet 38-54; Goof Offs 37-55; Music Center 36'6-55*6; Michelob 35-57. Good Games and Series - M. Kill 200-528; S. VanDenburg 204-598; K. Sutfin 170- 482; B. Hathaway 191-529; J. Gasper 211-516; M. Matson 159-462; G. Otis 171- 461; S. Sanborn 193-473; E. Ulrich 180-472; B. Anders 181-476. Good Games - K. Keeler 179; P. Czinder 167; P. O’Heran 198; P. Koop 178; B. Lumbert 151; P. Thomas 149; J. Rice 160; D. Hooten 152; D. Kelley 214; L. Barnum 176; S. Decker 150; Y. Markley 188; B. Moore 164; J. Ogden 160; B. Cramer 158; K. Palmer 156; S. Neymeiyer 184; M. Snowden 164; M. Meyers 155; B. Eckert 160; D. Bums 169. Welcoming new neighbors is the least we can do... to make new families feel right at home in our town. Getting To Know You is THE newcomer welcoming service that delivers a gift from sponsoring merchants and professionals to new home­ owners right after they move in. Getting To Know You pro­ grams can bring new business, new friends and new sales to your door. - InG-To KNOwyOU WELCOMING NEWCOMERS NATIONWIDE For sponsorship details, call (800) 645-6376 In New York State (BOO) 632-9400 5th Annual seminar on Starting A small Business THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 1991 from 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. at the MiddleVilla Inn on M-37, Middleville This seminar is designed to assist those individuals who have an interest in becoming self-employed to gain a bet­ ter understanding of what it takes to succeed. Topics covered will include: initial steps to avoid costly mistakes, business plan development, and financial considerations. $20.00 registration fee includes lunch and materials. • RECISTRATION FORM • NAME ADDRESS PHONE RETURN THIS FORM and Registration Fee (’20.00) Payable to J.E.D.C., 117 S. Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058 ' �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 28, 1991 Convict re-sentenced in ’88 assault case A former Bellevue man convicted in 1988 has been re-sentenced to spend 10 to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting three chil­ dren and a teenager. William H. Conine, 44, originally was charged with sexually penetrating two boys and a girl between the ages of 10 and 13 in 1987. He was charged with three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, a possible life offense. But he pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree criminal sexual con­ duct and was sentenced in November 1988 to the maximum prison term. After an appeal, tl.e Michigan Court of Appeals returned the case to Barry County Circuit Court for a new sentencing. On Jan. 30, Judge Richard M. Shuster im­ posed the maximum 10-to 15-year sentence a second time. Conine, who will be returned to prison, re­ quested a court-appointed attorney to file a second appeal. In other court business: •A Hastings man accused of sexually as­ saulting a teen-age girl was sentenced last Thursday to jail for one year. William P. Garrett, 26, of 126 E. Green St., also was placed on probation for three years and ordered to pay SI,500 in court Court News Garrett was arrested by Hastings Police on charges that he had sex with the Barry County girl, who was between 13 and 16 years old, in July 1990. He was charged with four courts of thirddegree criminal sexual conduct, a felony pun­ ishable by up to 15 years in prison. But he pleaded guilty earlier to one of the charges in exchange for the dismissal of the other three. the lesser offense of receiving stolen prop­ erty. Lawcock was sentenced in January to serve nine months in the Barry County Jail for stealing a used car in October 1990 from Winchell Auto Sales near Hastings. He also was placed on ptobation for four years and was ordered to pay 51,500 in court costs and fines. •A Barry County Jail inmate pleaded guilty last Thursday to receiving stolen property. Timothy J. Lawcock, of 5229 Harrington Road, Delton, will be sentenced March 21 on the felony offense, punishable by up to five years in prison, plus fines. Lawcock was charged in the October bur­ glary of a home in the 3200 block of Har­ rington Road. Residents allege a rifle was stolen from the house. But charges of bur­ glary and larceny against Lawcock were to be •A woman pleaded guilty last Thursday to defrauding the Barry County Department of Social Services of more than S500. Hazel L. Provancher, 40, of 360 Broadway, Woodland, pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of attempted welfare fraud over S500. In ex­ change, two counts of welfare fraud and two counts of failing to inform the DSS about a change in her financial condition will be dismissed when she is sentenced March 28. Authorities allege Provancher received more Aid to Dependent Children than she was entitled to in 1989 and that she did not report a change in her status to DSS. dismissed in exchange for his guilty plea to CLASSIFIEDS .The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616)948-8051 I Business Services FACSIMILE SERVICE: Send or receive your Fax Transmis­ sions. Formorc information call: Midwest Communications 616-948-9633. Ask for Sue or Rosie.____________________ HAPPY 40th BIRTHDAY LEO Love, Mom and Dad PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE. 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Save this week on whole cashews. Buy wholesale and save. Call 945-3606. Beginning...MARCH 1st Thank You Part-time positions available. CARD OF THANKS The family of Elmer Roush wishes to express our sincere thanks and the appreciation to all who have been so kind and help­ ful during the illness and death of our dear one. Also, a special thanks to Dr’s DcnHartog and Atkinson and the nurses on second floor at Pennock Hospital, they took such good care of him. Also to Wren Funeral Home, they were so helpful. We truly appreciated Pastor Lei'.zman's good message and the lovely meals served by the Church of the Nazarenc. Also the organ music and »ongs by Diane Ferris were a blessing. We thank all who expressed their love by calls, cards, and memorial contributions. God bless you and we love you all. His wife, children __________ and grandchildren Call Char Rentz at Tendercare Hastings for an interview...945-9564 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ - HELP WANTED L.P.N.’s and Medical Assistants Now accepting employment applications Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. only. Can ... 948-8600 .WISE Personnel Services Inc. P.O. Box 126 129 E. State St. Hastings. MI 49058 - HELP WANTED General Office and Secretarial Help Now accepting employment applications Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. ard 11 a.m. oniy. ALL FEES ARE EMPLOYER PAID Call ... 948-8600 Personal Services Inc. P.O. Box 126 129 E. State St. Hastings. Ml 49058 CARD OF THANKS The Hastings Jaycees would like to say THANK YOU to everyone for allowing us to make someone’s Valentine special. ___________ Hastings Jaycees THANK YOU We would like to thank our friends and relatives for the wonderful cards and gifts and especially our daughters and their families for the nice dinner wc had in Grand Rapids. Wc will always remember this Golden Anniversary, and every­ one who made it all possible. Ed and Nellie Woodman •A Cloverdale resident was sentenced last Thursday to pay $2,000 in fines and court costs for passing bad checks. Douglas A. Smith, 31, of 7572 S. Wall Lake Road, also was jailed for nine months and placed on probation for three years. Smith was arrested by police on charges of passing nine bad checks totalling $462.70 in Barry County between July and November 1990. Authorities allege he wrote several checks on an overdrawn account, then wrote more checks after the account was closed. Smith pleaded guilty in January to two counts of writing a check on a closed ac­ count. In exchange, the other charges were dismissed. Smith was ordered to make restitution for all of the checks he allegedly cashed. •A Hastings driver convicted of drunken driving was sentenced last Thursday to spend three years on probation and spend nine months in jail Edward L. Brodock, 31, of 2359 Iroquois Trail, also was ordered to pay SI ,500 in court costs and $500 in fines. Brodock was arrested for drunken driving by Middleville Police following the November 1990 incident on M-37. Police also arrested him for possession of marijuana. Because Brodock had earlier convictions in 1976 for possession of marijuana and in 1986 for using cocaine, he was charged with possession of a controlled substance, second offense. In January, he pleaded guilty to a lesser of­ fense of second-offense drunken driving and to the controlled substance possession charge. •A man accused of attacking a mother and hurting a child pleaded guilty last Thursday to assault with a dangerous weapon. Oliver L. Thompson, 46, of Grand Rapids, will be sentenced March 21 on the felony of­ fense, punishable by up to four years in prison plus fines. Thompson was arrested by Middleville Po­ lice after the Jan. 29 incident. Police allege he attacked the woman with a bottle and a shovel and accidently injured a 5-ycar-old child in the process. He was charged with assault with a danger­ ous weapon, a felony offense, and cruelty to children, a misdemeanor. But he pleaded guilty last week to the assault charge. The child cruelty charge will be dismissed when he is sentenced. •A man accused of bouncing a check at a Hastings store has been sentenced to four months in jail. Thomas J. Shaw, 22, of Kentwood, also was ordered Feb. 7 to pay 51,500 in court costs and fines and was placed on probation for 18 months. Shaw was arrested in October on a charge of passing the bad check totalling $208 in May 1990. He originally was charged with two additional counts of writing bad checks worth $250 on a closed checking account. But in December, he pleaded guilty to the one charge in exchange for the dismissal of the other two cases. •A man convicted of unlawfully using a shotgun was sentenced last Thursday to serve 90 days in the Barry County Jail. Robert J. Green, 29, of Mulliken, also was ordered to pay $ 1,500 in court costs and $500 in fines. He was placed on probation for two years. Green was arrested in December on charges of carrying a weapon with unlawful intent, a felony punishable by up to five years in prison, plus fines. In January, Green pleaded guilty to a re­ duced charge of attempting to carry a weapon with an lawful intent. The lesser charge also is a felony but carries a reduced sentence. In January, Green was ordered to turn over all of his firearms to police and was directed to have alcohol counseling. •Trial ended abruptly for a Galesburg resi­ dent accused of breaking into a home when he decided to plead guilty to the offense. Following the prosecutor's opening state­ ment and testimony from the first witness on Feb. 4, Eric P. Jiran, 29, decided to plead guilty to breaking and entering a home in Prairieville Township. Sentencing was set for March 14 in Barry County Circuit Court. Jiran was arrested in October after the September burglary of the home in the 10500 block of Hyland Drive. Police Beat Burglar breaks in through dog door HASTINGS - A burglar climbed over a fence and through a dog kennel door to break into the Barry County Animal Shelter last week. But nothing was reported missing or damaged following the Feb. 20 burglary. Hastings Police said the burglar climbed the outer perimeter fence and unlocked a ken­ nel enuy door on the west side of the shelter. The burglar then climbed on his hands and knees through the door leading into the building. There, he reached around the fence and unlocked the cage. Police said the burglar left the inside lights on and left the back door open when he left Authorities said the burglar could not have known whether the dog in that particular kennel was dangerous unless he had visited the shelter earlier. Spouse abuse suspect nabbed again HASTINGS - A man arrested in January for attacking a woman was arrested again Tuesday on a similar domestic abuse charge. Hastings Police arrested Kendall Bolton, 38, Monday, saying he had beaten a Hastings woman in a fight about cigarettes. During the argument, Bolton allegedly grabbed the woman by the hair, dragged her across the floor to an adjoining room, held her down on the floor and struck her repeat­ edly, according to police. Authorities said the victim suffered injuries to her right jaw, including a cut inside her mouth, in addition to cuts and scratches to her face. Police, however, said she refused treatment after the 6 a.m. incident in the 100 block of East Center Street Bolton was arrested in January on a misdemeanor assault and battery charge following a domestic dispute involving the same victim. Bolton was stabbed in that incident, and the woman also is facing aggravated assault charges in the case. Truck stolen from Hastings dealer HASTINGS - A 1991 Chevrolet truck was reported stolen Monday from Andrus Chevrolet on South Hanover Street The small-size, four-door Chevy S-10 Blazer was taken during the night from a row of new trucks parked facing Shriner Street The metallic gray-colored vehicle was fully equipped and had 5,800 miles on it Hastings Police said there was no sign of broken glass at the dealership and that both sets of keys to the vehicle still were in the office. The truck was valued at $21,000. Vandals damage at least 20 gravestones MAPLE GROVE TWP. - At least 20 gravestones were reported damaged Saturday at the Wilcox Cemetery on Coverda’e Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said nearly two dozen headstones, large and small, were tipped over and damaged. Several were reported to be broken. Authorities have no suspects in the case. Hunting gear taken in burglary DELTON - Authorities continue to investigate the theft of hunting gear from a Pin*. Lake Road home earlier in February. Nearly $500 worth of items were reported stolen Feb. 3 from the home in the 6900 block of Pine Lake Road. Burglars threw a fire extinguisher through a window to enter the building and searched the house in the daylight burglary. Missing items include a 12 flashlights, AK-47 ammunition clips, two knives, pistol grips and 12 key chains each with a tear gas cannister. A VCR also was reported taken. Probe continues in damages at Dlmonds RUTLAND TWP. - Authorities continue to investigate damages at Dimond Machinery earlier this month. Vandals on Feb. 10 shot out windows on two bulldozers and broke windows on two vehicle cabs stored on the company lot, located at 1645 Middleville Road. Vandals also broke gauges on the bulldozers and damaged outside lights on the vehicles. No estimate of the damage was available. Michigan State Police continue to investigate the case. (Compiled by J-Ad Graphic News Service). Accident victim remains in critical condition J-Ad Graphics News Service CARLTON TWP. - A Lake Odessa woman is in critical condition following a two-car accident Feb. 15 on North Broadway Road. Twelve days after the accident, Betty J. Scobey, 42, of 1615 Tupper Lake Road, Lot 72, remains in critical condition in the inten­ sive care unit of Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Scobey was hospitalized at Pennock Hos­ pital after the 7:47 a.m. accident at the intersection of Broadway and Carlton Center roads. At Pennock, Scobey was rushed into surgery and transferred later in die day to Butterworth Hospital with multiple injuries, according to a Pennock spokesman. The second driver, Daniel M. Taggart, 35, of 326 W Madison St., Hastings, suffered minor injuries and refused treatment after­ ward. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Scobey was driving east on Carlton Center Road where it joins North Broadway Road when two vehicles pulled out in front of her from Broadway. Scobey attempted to stop and slid into the northbound lane, striking Taggart's pickup truck head-on. Scobey was taken to Pennock Hospital for treatment afterward. Taggart received citations for driving with­ out proof of insurance and for driving with a suspended license plate. Fourth-time felon sentenced to prison in burglary, forgery J-Ad Graphics News Service A Hastings man convicted previously of larceny, auto theft, burglary and check forgery was sentenced last Thursday to 15 to 30 years in prison for breaking into a Castleton Township home. William G. Hubbard, 31. of 2100 W. State Road, also was sentenced to a 15- to 28-year term for passing a forged check stolen in the burglary. The sentences will run concurrently. Hubbard pleaded guilty Jan. 10 in Barry County Circuit Court to the burglary and forged check offense and to a habitual offender charge that he had three previous felony convictions since 1977. In exchange, two additional charges of ut­ tering and publishing a bad check were dis­ missed, along with an additional habitual of­ fender charge. Hubbard was arrested by Michigan State Police after the November burglary in the 1100 block of Brott Avenue. Police allege Hubbard stole checks at the home and later cashed three of them, totalling SI90. In October 1989, Hubbard was convicted of a similar charge of attempted uttering and publishing for passing a $400 check at a Hastings store. Bany County Prosecutor Dale Crowley sought a three- to five-year prison term for Hubbard, but on March 14, 1990, Circuit Judge Thomas S. Eveland sentenced him to a one-year term in the Barry County Jail. But Hubbard was released from jail two weeks later on probation after he paid $400 in restitution to the store owner. Hubbard had served 43 days for the offense including time spent in jail awaiting sentencing. In June, Hubbard was arrested for violating his probation by consuming alcohol. He was convicted of the violation and was returned to jail for 30 days and ordered to have alcohol counseling. A co-defendant in Hubbard’s latest check forgery case pleaded guilty last Thursday to a reduced charge of attempted forgery. Kipling R. Beck, 29, of no known address, will be sentenced March 28 on the five-year felony offense. He remains lodged in the Barry County Jail. Beck was arrested by Michigan State Police on charges that he forged two checks, worth a total of $140, that were cashed by Hubbard in November. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-03-07.pdf 91e61605e92d9aede50c0fb84c1451b0 PDF Text Text Local public servants retiring Bender outlines state crunch District cage action continues See Story, Page 3 See Story, Page 12 See Stories, Page 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Banner PRICE 25' THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 1991 Hastings Library has money woes News Briefs Village votes set for Monday Village elections will be held Monday in Lake Odessa and Nashville, but there will be no contest?. In Nashville, Carol Jones Dwyer, Charles L. “Chip” Smith and Suzanne L. VanDerske are running unopposed for three, two year seats as trustees on the council. Richard Chaffee Jr. is the only candidate for a one-year post. Dwyer is a Democrat, the others are Republicans. In Lake Odessa, incumbents Jerry Engle. Steve Secor and Wesley Meyers are seeking re-election without opposition. The polls will be open in both com­ munities from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday. Middle School bands rate high Hastings Middle School’s two bands earned first division ratings at a band festival in Ionia last Saturday. Band directors Joseph LaJoye and Joan Schroeder said the "Division I” rating is the best that can be achieved. Some of the judges’ comments were “A fine conducted and well prepared band,” “Your whole school should be proud of you” and “One of the best overall sounding bands of this site.” Each band was evaluated by three judges on a march, a required piece and a selected piece of music. The bands also had to sight read and play two pieces they had never seen before. The ratings went from *T’ to "V.” Hastings Bank opens April 15 Hastings City Bank, has announced the recent approval by the Michigan Financial Institutions Bureau and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for its acquisition of the Wayland office of First Savings Bank of Three Rivers. It is planned that the actual conversion of the office will take place the weekend of April 12. The scheduled office hours for the weekend will be Friday, April 12, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 13. closed. The office will reopen Monday morn­ ing, April 15. as Hastings City Bank. Wayland Office. Legislative coffee set for March 11 The Legislative Coffee is set for 8 a.m. Monday, March 11. at the Comity Seat Resturant. State Senator Jack Welborn and State Representative Bender will be present to talk about any issues the public might wish to discuss. The Legislative Coffee is sponsored by the Hastings Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber encourages all BarryCounty citizens to attend. United Way needs help in Woodland The Woodland United Crusade now has only four active board members and if more are not found soon, it may be ab­ sorbed into the Barry Area United Way. The working members are Mary Ellen Quigley, secretary and treasurer; Paul Quigley, vice president; Kathy Stowell, campaign chair; and Cathy Lucas, trustee. Annmarie Othmer remains as in­ active president. At least three more board members are needed. Anyone interested may call Mr. or Mrs. Quigley. Additional News Briefs Appear on Page 2 On the left, Vice President Dan Quayle Is shown talking with former Hastings resident Sgt. John McIntyre, who was briefing Quayle on the Patriot missile system. iPhato Supplied) Former local man briefs Quayle on Patriot missile J-Ad Graphics News Service When Vice President Dan Quayle recently visited Fbrt Bliss, Texas, home of the Patriot missile system, it was a former Hastings man who briefed him on the system. U.S. Army Sgt. John McIntyre, a 1977 Hastings High School graduate, spent about 20 minutes talking to the Vice President about the Patriot McIntyre is an Army instructor who teaches other military personnel how to use the Patriot. Quayle and McIntyre were in a Patriot simulator during their conversation, which included briefing the Vice President about what the Patriot is designed to do. "From a personal standpoint, it's got to be quite a thrill (to brief the Vice President),” said John’s father, Dave McIntyre. Dave and his wife. Lois, are Hastings residents. "He (John) was very impressed (with Quayle)" and described him as a "real gentleman...a very fine person," Dave said. The Vice President asked John a number of questions about the system. "The Patriot has a perfect score," said Dave, referring to the Patriot’s mission of destroying Iraq’s Scud rockets during the Persian Gulf War. In January, John was was featured briefly on CBS-TV's "48 Hours," when he was interviewed about the Patriot system. He has also briefed senators and the new Texas governor about the missile, said his father. John has served 13 years in the Army. He and his wife, Linda, have two children. Quayle made a three-hour stopover at the Patriot missile training center on his way to attend an 80lh birthday party for former President Ronald Reagan, according to the El Paso Herald-Post. Quayle "inspected patriot launchers and radar units and watched a simulation of a Scud attack on a computer screen inside an olive-drab mobile command center," the El Paso Herald-Post said in an article by Terrence Poppa. "Quayle told the audience that he came to Fort Bliss on behalf of the President of the United States to give you a special hello and to thank you for the terrific job you are doing’ supporting the soldiers abroad. You are the unsung heroes of the war," the Herald­ Post article stated. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer An unprecedented 18 percent increase in library use for 1990-91, the rising cost of materials, and two years of state aid cuts have prompted the Hastings Public Library Board of Trustees to seek relief for the financially troubled institution. The board Monday approved a motion to investigate the possibilty of leaving the 70-library Lakeland Cooperative and signing a contract with another cooperative in an at­ tempt to cut expenses. “With the increased demand for materials, a decrease in revenues from donations and township support, plus a 10 percent decrease in state aid last year, a 9.2 percent decrease this year and the leaping costs of materials, there are a lot qf things that have come up very suddenly," said Library Director Barb Schondelmayer. "We have to cut our ex­ penses wherever possible and our budget has only two areas we can cut — staff or books and materials.” While membership in the Lakeland Library Cooperative is paid through state aid, the library has to pick up other related expenses, such as S50 for each of the library’s two dedicated phone lines used by the computer system, the cost of computer equipment and about $250 per year for videotape rotation. The library board has met these expenses in the past by obtaining grants for computer equipment and using fees from video tape ren­ tals to purchase more tapes, according to Schondelmayer. She said the library board is considering switching the computer system to packet radios rather than dedicated phone lines, eliminating that fee. In the library’s 1991-92 budget, $3,800 has been set aside to purchase computer modems needed to upgrade the system and cover the cooperative’s new cataloguing and processing center. "We might get a grant to cover the modems, but we’ll have to pay for the cataloguing center, no matter what," said Schondelmayer. The Woodland and Southwestern cooperatives don’t have an on-line computer system, which provides quick access to materials and information, according to Schondelmayer. “Each cooperative does things their own way,” she said. "They put an emphasis on what their members want." The board plans to have representatives from each cooperative make a presentation during the next two months so the board can make a decision before the library’s fiscal year begins in June. The Hastings Public Library is 5,000 items short of the minimum number that a library serving a population of just under 12,000 should have, according to a status report from Board President Esther Walton. About 6,000 items need to be replaced each year to keep the library’s collection current, said Walton. Statistics from the 1990 Directory of Michigan Library Statistics show that books and other material purchases should be 15 to 25 percent of a library’s budget. Hastings ex­ penditures on those items averages about 12 percent, Walton said. “In 1991, we have submitted only a 10 per­ cent expenditure for the year," she said. "This translates into 400 books or items at $25 each.” Reference books begin becoming obsolete after five years and are completely obsolete in 10, said Walton. To avoid a problem with outdated books, one or two of of the library’s six sets of en­ cyclopedias should be replaced each year. Walton said. However, with replacement costs of $400 to $900, the library will not be able to replace one set next year, she said. Over the years, the library has seen a decrease in revenues from individual and cor­ porate contributions. To resolve this. Dr Stephen Loftus is heading a committee to develop ways to increase corporate donations on a continuing basis, while Maureen Ket­ chum is heading a committee to increase in­ dividual giving. Walton reports that memorial and building funds also have decreased in recent years. "There hasn’t been a significant donation of over $1,000 to these funds for years, and the fund balances arc decreasing as wc use the capital to balance our budget.” she said. The budget committee has discussed establishing an endowment fund that would allow the library to use the interest but not the capital. “The memorial fund depends on people to die, and then people give money to buy books in honor of the deceased,” said Walton. "It’s hard to project the income of this fund and not pleasant to sit around and wonder who will die and leave us money. In the projected 1991-92 budget we are making a deep withdrawal from the Memorial Fund of $6,000 to balance our $10,000 book expenditures." Building Fund gifts are earmarked to buyneeded fixtures and decorate the library and are used exclusively for those purposes, said Walton. By adding the salaries of all staff, except maintenance, and dividing it by the population served, Walton figures that the library’s salary budget is $53.90 per capita. The average salary budget for libraries in the state is $58.83 per capita. She contends that the library is understaff­ ed, with two full-time and two part-time employees. “If we cut our staff we would have to cut our hours.” she said. See LIBRARY Cont. Page 6 City assessments prompt flurry of phone calls J-Ad Graphics News Service A steady stream of Hastings res’dents re­ portedly are visiting City Hall io discuss in­ creased property tax ass tssments as a result of the city’s first reappraisal in 22 years. And the Battle Creek firm hired by the city to do the appraisal has been receiving between 75 and 100 phone calls a day about the assessments. Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray said there have been a lot of questions about assess­ ment'; from city residents, "but not all of the comments have been negative." The city is undergoing a -.eappraisal for the first time since 1969. Consolidated Governmental Services has been hired by the city to do the appraisal over three years, but Gray said there is a good chance the entire process will be completed in just two. Russ Siler, of Consolidated Governmental Services, who acts as city assessor, said it is impossible to determine average assessment increases in the city this year over last year because of the gap between appraisals, which created inequities. "I don't deal in percentages or in last year’s assessments," he said. "My job is to go out and appraise property." Some residents in the city's second ward say their assessments have increased by about 50 percent. Residents in other sections of the city report more than 50 percent increases. Gray said the reappraisals are necessary be­ cause annual across-the-board assessment in­ creases just don't keep up with realities. An across-the-board increase "assumes that everybody is equal and properly assessed, and that's not true,” she said. "There are many economic factors that have an effect. There are many things that go into determining the cash value of a home." Gray added that if Consolidated Governmental Services doesn't do it (the reappraisal), the state will. "The State Tax Commission has a right to come in and do a reappraisal and charge you for it," the mayor said. "This way (by having a hired firm do the work), we can control our costs. "We had very little choice but to do what we did," Gray continued. I'd rather do it this way and control what's happening rather than let the state take over." After the appraisals are done, she said, it is important to keep properties up-to-date on a rotating basis. "My commitment is to see that it's done," she said. "The City Council must realize the importance of keeping this function current." Discussing the large number of phone calls to Consolidated Governmental Services, Siler said many callers don't necessarily dispute their assessments, but ask if they can have their payments spread out over a few years, "but we can't do that," he said. Others who have called to protest assess­ ments often were not at home when an ap­ praiser came to check the property or refused to allow the appraiser to come inside the home. Some errors in assessments have been de­ tected and corrected, Siler said. More may be dealt with next week at Board of Review ses­ sions. Overall, he said he has been impressed with the cooperation of Hastings residents. "I’ve been in the appraising business for 12 years, and people in this town may have a better understanding of the system than I ex­ pected," Siler said. Property values throughout Barry County appear to be "stabilizing somewhat," Equalization Director Karen Scarbrough said last week. The overall county-wide increase this year looks to be about 7.4 percent, she said, adding that the increase is only a tentative figure at this point, lumping all classes of property together. In the Village of Nashville and Castleton Township overall assessments, including new construction, increased about 10 percent and a large turnout is expected at Board of Review meetings. Last year's increase was between 7 and 8 percent. Yankee Springs experienced an 11.3 percent jump in residential assessments while agricultural property rose 8.9 percent and commercial 2.5 percent, according to a representative of the County Equalization office. Thornapple Township's residential assess­ ments rose 10 percent and its agricultural val­ ues climbed 17 percent, said assessor Milton Buehler. The original figure assessed by the county was 25 percent, he said, but "we went over the figures with the county, and they finally came to 17, down from 25 percent." However, the township assessment will not reflect the 17 percent, but 8 percent, he said. "Last year, we put on the full 25 percent that was set by the county, and we found that it would be extremely difficult to appeal. This year we will accept an 8 percent rise," he said. Township Supervisor Donald Boysen said he and Buehler had conferred with the Township Board and then decided not to ac­ cept the full 17 percent rise. "We felt the equalization studies at the county were flawed. I guess the next step is up to the county," Boysen said. "We just didn't feel we could accept that." See ASSESSMENTS, Page 6 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 7, 1991 Drain project advocates may be recall targets by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer SUNFIELD TWP. - Sunfield Township of­ ficials who petitioned for a S965.000 drain improvement plan affecting Barry, Eaton and Ionia county watershed landowners may find themselves the targets of attempted recall, ac­ cording to one of nearly 40 organized project opponents, Diane Meyer. Eaton County Drain Commissioner Dale Benjamin, who voted in favor of the cleanout Jan. 29 as a member of the Collier Mud Creek Intercounty Drain Board, could also be­ come the subject of a recall for his role in supporting the project, which could cost some landowners as much as S45 per acre in assessments. For a farmer of 1,500 acres in both Woodland and Sunfield townships, Larry Brodbeck, that could amount to nearly $70,000. Meyer and her husband, Dave, who have 33 acres in the drain district, last month filed a suit against the drain board seeking to halt the project. Their claim was converted to a class action suit when 27 other protestors joined the legal effort. Barry County has also filed for injunctive relief on the basis that the Sunfield Township Board’s original petition for the project con­ stituted a constructive fraud and that the board bypassed public opinion on the matter when filing.the petition, claiming it was necessary for the best interest of the health and welfare of the citizens. But drain board attorney Geoffry Seidlein filed an answer to the allegations, claiming many are untrue. He has also asked State Court Administrator Marilyn K. Hall to consolidate the two suits and to hear the case in a venue other than Barry, Eaton or Ionia County. Opposition efforts intensified Monday night when the Sunfield Township Board de­ News Briefs Final tally in for CROP Walk The annual CROP Walk, a fund-raiser tor the needy held in Barry County last fall, raised $8,074, according to final figures released last week. One of the highest tallies came from the Peace United Methodist Church near Nashville, which raised $1,599.50 from 166 sponsors. One-fourth of the final collection figure, or $2,018, will go to Love Inc. of Barry County to help serve those in need locally. Hastings Lions elect officers The Hastings Lions Club elected new officers for the 1991-92 year. Elected were Mike Yost, president; Russ Geary, first vice president; Al Jar­ vis. second vice president; Judy VanAman. third vice president; Lor­ raine Palmer, secretary; Homer Baum, treasurer; Annette Wanczowski. Tail Twister; Brian Shumway, Lion Tamer; Dr. Michael Flohr, immediate past president; and Jeff VanAman. Jim Lewis and Jim Mulder, membership commit­ tee. Van Aman is membership commit­ tee chair. The club celebrated it. 40th anniver­ sary Feb. 18. Parents invited to orientation The Hastings High School Counseling Department will have an eighth grade parent orientation Wednesday. March 13. in the high school lecture hali from 7 to 8 p.m . Designed as an opportunity to familiarize parents with high school pro­ grams, it will also give them a chance to ask questions about daughters’ and sons' schedules for ninth grade. Counselors and department heads will be there for questions about classes, careers, post-secondary education and adjustments to high school. Middle school sets open house The Hastings Middle School will celebrate "Middle Level Education Week" from March 10 through March 16. On Wednesday. March 13, all parents, grandparents and community are invited to attend an open house from 8:30 a m. to 2:55 p.m. Guests are welcomed to attend classes, tour the building and have lunch with the students in the lunch room. A reception room will be available in the library, along with any information the guests may need throughout the day. nied a motion 3-2 to withdraw support of the project after hearing objections and accepting petitions bearing the names of nearly 350 landowners who are against the plan. "We haven't dropped it by any means," said Meyer. "We were surprised by the vote but we were more disappointed than anything. We would have thought they understood and listened. We are the people that put them there in the first place." Sunfield Township Supervisor Jack Smith, however, said he stands firm in his support of the drain board’s decision in light of constant flooding problems occuring at Saubee, Saginaw and Saddlebag Lake roads. "I instituted this because I felt there was a drasLc need for work on that drain and I still feel that way,” said Smith. "I want to see re­ lief and I want to see corrective measures. I’ve said that publicly before and I say it again." He claims public health and welfare would be at stake should the drain become plugged at the same time a problem arises with the Sunfield lagoons. "Supposedly, the stuff coming out of the lagoon is okay but should it plug and there is a problem in the lagoon, there's a possibility of public health being affected," Smith said. "But what concerns me more than anything else is if those roads are flooded and and someone needs a fire truck or ambulance ser­ vice. I personally consider that a public health reason." Meyer doesn't buy Smith's logic. "The whole thing that bothered me was he did not mention about the fields being flooded like he did at the necessity hearing (Jan. 29)," she said. "The roads were not the purpose of the project at that time. Now, it all seems to focus on the roads." Smith voted against the motion to with­ draw township support, along with Robert Hyvarnen and Willard Brodbeck, while Jean Edgel and Robert Overholt were in favor. Charlton Park receives grant Historic Charlton Park Village and Museum has won a Conservation Assessment Program grant for 1991 from the Institute of Museum Services. The CAP grant is awarded to eligible museums to enable. them to conduct a general conservation survey of their collfttions/’Cfiarftdh Park also has-been awarded a survey of specific collection storage areas and the structures they are stored within. The CAP funds will enable Charlton Park to bring in a museum conservation professional who has detailed knowledge of the care and preservation of objects to review the existing storage facilities. An architect with detailed knowledge of historic building preservation will review the collection storage structures. Both will review environmental condi­ tions in the collection storage areas and the entire structure. The site visit is expected to occur in October and the final report will be com­ pleted by December. Surplus foods to be distributed Surplus butter, flour, applesauce, rice and pork will be distributed Wednesday, March 13, at a number of sites in Barry County. The distributions will be at The American Legion Post in Hickory Cor­ ners; the Assyria Township Hall; the VFW Hall in Middleville; St. Rose Church in Hastings; St. Francis Church in Orangeville; the Commission on Ag­ ing in Hastings, Woodland and Nashville; Castleton Township Hall; St. Ambrose Church in Delton; Zion Lutheran Church in Woodland; and the Lakeside Baptist Church in Johnstown Township. The distributions are being handled by the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan. The food will be available to be people with proper com­ modity cards on a first-come, firstserved basis. For information about eligibility re­ quirements, call the kcal CAA office at 948-4260. Hastings Middle School places sixth in Science Olympiad Fourteen Hastings Middle School students participated in the Science Olympiad, held at Kellogg Community College in February. The team finished sixth among eighteen participating schools. Aaron Schantz and Danielle Dlpert brought home first place medals for A is for Anatomy and Road Rally; Schantz also earned first place in Metric Estimation and Rocks and Fossils. Team members are: (front row, from left) Mike Storms, Michael Burghdoff, Jake Crosthwaite, Stacy Houghtalln, Danielle Dipert, Aaron Schantz, (second row) Travis Coy, Eric McKeever, Jim Borton, Jeremy Billings, (third row) Joey Kidder, Rob Havens and coach Tim Neason. Executive to speak at Chamber dinner Shirley Tuttle, executive director of the Battle Creek Downtown Development Association, will be the featured speaker at the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce an­ nual dinner Thursday, March 14, at the Coun­ ty Seat Restaurant. As director of the Downtown Battle Creek Association, promoting downtown for the past two years. Tuttle has coordinated festivals, parades, sale events and tried to help resolve some of the major problems that exist in today’s downtowns. Besides her work with the Battle Creek Association. Tutde, a Kalamazoo native, has served in executive positions with both the Branch, Barry and Calhoun chapter of the March of Dimes and the State Easter Seal Society. During her 12 years as director of the local branch of the March of Dimes, Tuttle developed programi for use by health profesJonals, school nsi&ctors and scout leaders. She also develop^ training sessions for nurs­ ing students and made hundreds of presenta­ tions to service clubs, parent, school and church groups, and to the general public. During her six ytears as Regional Director for the State Easter Seal Society, 1 uttle work­ ed on handicap awareness programs, developed a day camping program for southwest Michigan and a ramp building pro­ gram. She also helped develop a “Sibling Day" program that became a state model and organized a variety of support groups for those persons surviving serious illnesses. Tuttle has also volunteered for a variety of community-based projects such as the Child Abuse/Neglect Task Force, Volunterism in Action, the Battle Creek Hot Air Balloon Championship, ARC. Calhoun County Jail Committee and the Southwest Michigan Perinatal Association. Tuttle is currently an ambassador for the Battle Creek Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Leila Hospital Auxiliary, American Business Women’s Association­ Creekview Chapter. Harper Creek Optimist Club, Battle Creek AMBUCS and the Frater­ nal Order of the Eagles Ladies Auxiliary. When asked why she gets so involved, Tut­ tle answers, "My desire in life is to do what I can to improve the quality of life in my com­ munity. If I can contribute a little of my time and energy to help make that happen, them I say that my time on this earth has been well spent." Shirley Tuttle enjoys the view of downtown Battle Creek from her office window. The Chamber of Commerce dinner will begin with a cash bar at 6:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. The cost is $15 per person and $25 per cou­ ple for Chamber of Commerce members and $16.50 per person and $28 per couple for non­ members. For more information, call the Chamber of­ fice at 945-2454. Gun Lake fires caused by arson by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Three house fires on Elmwood Beach at Gun Lake over the last six months all have been ruled arson by fire investigators and are being investigated by officials from the Michigan State Police Post in Wayland. A reward of up to $2,000 is being offered for information leading to 'o arrest or convic­ tion of the persons responsible for the arson, said Trooper Terry Whitley from the Wayland Post. The reward is posted by the Arson Committee, a statewide organization, and in­ formation can be given to them by calling 1800-44-ARSON, Whitley said. Chamber plans dinner March 14 The Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce will hold its annua) dinner Thurs­ day March 14, at the County Seat Restaurant. The program will feature guest speaker Shiriev Tuttle, executive direc­ tor of the Battle Creek Downtown Development Association. A cash bar will be available at 6:30, with dinner to be served at 7 p.m. The cost is $15 per person for Chamber Member; $25 per copule for Chamber Member; $16.50 for person, non-member; and $28 per couple, non­ member. For more information, call the Chamber office at 945-2454. The first Gun Lake area fire in question oc­ curred in October 1990, when officials dis­ covered what appeared to be an attempted ar­ son at the residence of Thomas Payne on Elmwood Beach. The device used was a bottle filled with flammable liquid. "Someone tossed the bottle and it was very fortunate that the flames were extinguished before it exploded," he said. The second incident occured at the David Sassaman home at 3168 Elmwood Beach, which was extensively damaged on Nov. 9, by a "method that seemed similar," he said. Also, on Febr. 11 of this year, the Lyle Gillespie residence at 3624 Elmwood Beach "was set on fire with an extensive amount of accelerant and burned to the ground. "All three fires seemed to be related -- al’ done by arson — for what we don’t know. All were done to homes that were vacated during the winter months," he said. "Whoever burned the homes did not intend to do bodily harm." A Neighborhood Watch has been set up on Elmwood Beach, and the investigation of the arsons continues, Whitley said. CORRECTION: The David Sassaman home on Elwood Beach at Gun Lake shows the lire damag? caused by an arsonist. James Cary said he is a member of the steering committee, but is not the chairman of the Alternative Sewer Committee, as reported in the Feb. 28 edition of the The Hastings Panner. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 7, 1991 — Page 3 Legislator outlines anatomy of a deficit Budget crisis may result in talk of tax hike, Bender <>ays by David T. Young Editor Michigan's budget cuts are so deep and painful that State Rep. Bob Bender predicts eventually there will be discussions on rais­ ing taxes. Bender, speaking at the ’ First Friday Lunch and Learn" forum last week, said, "I believe there will be discussion on raising taxes within the next two years. By that time, the cuts will be so painful that we will be forced to look at a sales or income tax increase. But nobody is proposing that right now." Bender said the current budget cuts have been painful enough, but the State Legislature hasn't even begun to look at the next fiscal year, which begins in October. "Department heads are being asked to de­ crease their budgets by another 15 percent for next year," he said. Bender's talk was the first in a three-part "First Friday" series on the state budget cri­ sis. Reps. David Hollister and Lynn Jondahl are scheduled to speak at the April and May sessions, respectively. • Bender, who has represented all but two townships in Barry County in the State House since 1983, outlined the causes of a projected $1.4 billion budget deficit, exam­ ined whai is being done about it now, ex­ plored other proposed ways to tackle the problem and fielded questions. The legislator said the state's general fund budget amounts to about $7.4 billion annu­ ally, so the deficit accounts for about 20 per­ cent He talked first about how the stare got into its fiscal mess. "The question is how did we get to this point so fast?" he said. "All of sudden we came up with a massive budget deficit" Bender said the looming deficit was not an issue in the 1990 gubernatorial campaign. That's because former Democratic Gov. James Blanchard didn't want to be saddled with the gloom and doom and current Republican Gov. John Engler was proposing a property tax reduction. But after the election, in early December, Blanchard, the House and Senate approved a 9.2 percent across-the-board cut to pare about $536 million from the shortfall. Education has been spared the axe, however. The 9.2 percent cuts went into effect in late January. The deficit is the result of several factors, Bender said. One is increased spending, he maintained, noting that the general fund budget was $4 billion in 1983, but now is nearly twice that "We've done that with a variety of new programs and grants," he said. The biggest jump in spending was tied to prisons, but there have been other programs and services that have enjoyed increases, in­ cluding education. Bender said the reasons for spending in­ creases included factors such as a boom in the economy in the 1980s, the welfare caseload going down and a 38 percent income tax in­ crease in 1983 that gave the Legislature more money to work with. However, he listed things that later "should have been red flags for us," things such as the economy slowing down last year, causing less money to come in; the welfare caseload going back up; and the rollback of the income tax increase. "These indicators were out there for at least two years," he said. Another factor, he said, has been the shift from a manufacturing to a service economy. He said manufacturing jobs each generated an average of $33,000 back into the economy, but service jobs generate only about $19,000. He added that Michigan exempts taxes on most services, which brings in less money to the state coffers. In meeting the budget challenge today, he said, "There is an obvious difference in phi­ losophy from eight years ago (when the state faced an $800 million shortfall). Blanchard raised taxes, Engler decided on cuts, reducing the spending side. He (Engler) wants to make structural changes rather than take a band-aid approach (to the deficit). His goal is to down­ size the government." One of Engler’s proposals is to eliminate many grants, such as those that go to Detroit and the arts. But other services are taking hits, particu­ larly the Department of Social Services. Bender said Engler has targeted those on gen­ eral welfare who are able to work. However, he said the governor is not eliminating help for the more vulnerable people served by the DSS, such as those unable to work, those on Medicaid and those receiving aid to dependent children. "The governor has been taking an unfair hit on that one," Bender said. "He's not totally eliminating general assistance." All of the state department budgets, except the DSS, now have been resolved, he said. But welfare recipients this month are receiving checks with 17 percent reductions in payments. Though there has been resolution on most of the 1990-91 budget, there still is between $200 million and $400 million left to cut "The cuts are still coming in, and they’re painful," he said. Bender outlined some possible alternatives in meeting the crisis. One would be to find a way to raise more money, which he said would be difficult Another would be to dip more deeply into the state's "rainy day" fund, which now is es­ timated at $416 million. "Believe me, it's raining in Michigan right now," he said. But he added that the amount in the fund would not cover the shortfall. Other alternatives include selling assets such as such as the accident fund, pass a law to enable to state to receive unclaimed money (about $40 million), have school districts pay back about $120 million in bonds, and initi­ ate an early retirement program for state em­ ployees, which could save about $10 million to $15 million. "We could also rob trust funds or pension funds or have bookkeeping gimmicks like de­ laying state aid payments to schools," Bender pointed out. "TTiese are one-time shots that might bail us out of our current situation, but they only postpone the real problems." Bender said he has held that with the deficit he doesn’t think Engler can implement his property tax cut plan. "Once we reduce taxes, where are we going to make up the revenue?" he asked. But he said he now is in a position to sup­ port Engler’s plan because it's a better option than the one presented by a petition drive spearheaded by Richard Headlee. He said Headlee’s proposal for a 20 percent across-theboard property tax cut is likely to get on the 1992 ballot and "there's no question in my mind that it will pass." Bender said, "I support Engler's plan. It's more logical than the petition drive plan." In the question and answer part of the ses­ sion, he said that if the state was to tax all services now exempt, it could bring in about $6.7 billion, but that was tried un­ successfully recently in Florida. Dr. Vera Markovin, a member of the Barry County Department of Social Services Board, asked about the cuts that will cause "bumping" of DSS directors. Bender said no director will be bumped, in­ cluding Ron Decker of Barry County, though he received notice of that possibility. "Some folks believe the DSS budget is in­ flated," he said. "It's an arguable point" He said he prefers to streamline eligibility criteria for DSS clients to cut costs. When asked if the 17 percent cuts in pay­ ments to welfare recipients will create a new Stats Representative Bob Bender points to some figures to explain a point during the “First Friday" Lunch and Leam session last week in Hastings. Bender attempted to analyze the causes and potential solutions to Michigan’s budget deficit. He predicted that eventually there will be discussions about raising taxes. group of homeless people. Bender replied, "It could very well do that Yes, there will be fallout. People will be hurt. We'd like to not see that happen, but you can't exempt every­ body from the budget deficit reduction." Markovin said, "The philosophy of this administration is that you cut the people who need help the most You cut it for the people who don't have the loudest voice." "Cuts are never fair andjiever painless," Bender answered. "But I hear what you're say­ ing." The legislator said there is a proposal in the State House to totally eliminate property tax and replace it with an increase in income tax. "That's a drastic, dramatic proposal that will never get passed," he said, "but it's worth looking at." Bender said health care costs have risen even more than the prison budget over the last decade. He said liability reform would help in the budget crisis. In response to another question about cuts, he said the State Police Post in Hastings right now is not in danger of being eliminated, but there is some concern about that happening later. The "Lunch and Leam" sessions, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Party, are held on the first Friday of each month at Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. There is no cost to attend. Bender, who lives in Middleville, is a Republican legislator. Hollister and Jondahl, the next two speakers scheduled, are Democrats. Two longtime Hastings public servants retiring Ralph Daugherty leaves fire department after 20 years by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer Ralph Daugherty was just a boy, asleep with his parents, grandparents and four broth­ ers, the night the house caught fire. It was the middle of winter, at the height of the Depression, and the Hastings family was out in the cold. "We got out in the middle of the night and had to run in the snow," he recalled. "The upper stairs were gone and so was the roof, but we all got out." "I always thought that it was good to have a fire department around," be said. The memory of that night led Daugherty to join the Hastings Fire Department in 1971 as a volunteer firefighter. Last week he retired after 20 years of missing dinners, breathing smoke and trudging through the mud. "I did it because I like to help people," he said. "I know what it's like to be homeless in the middle of the night in winter." Daugherty fought in most of the major fires of the past two decades, including the blaze that destroyed Wayne's Shoe Store in the early 1970s, the fire that toppled the Middleville Hotel in the early 1980s and the blaze that struck Leary’s Sports Center sev­ eral years later. But Daugherty also fought many more fires, large and small. "In the first three years, it seems I had more fires than all of the others put to­ gether," he said. One of the worst he fought broke out in the early 1970s when the old Culligan place on Boltwood, between Thorn and Mill streets, caught fire. The raging blaze heated the cement-block building until the walls began to crack. "My captain, Cleo Roblyer, said, 'get out of there, it's starting to blow,"' he said. "The whole front of that building went." "I stood my ground, but Cleo was hit with a cement block in the back. It cracked his helmet," he said. "When I started running, the force of the building just pushed you along." The most tragic fire he ever fought occurred in the mid 70s when four people died in a house fire on Amy Street. Firefighters broke down the front door and fought the flames and smoke to carry three children out of the building, but all three died at the hospital of smoke inhalation. Their mother was found dead, slumped in the corner of the kitchen. "That's the worst I've ever scene," Daugh­ erty said. His wife, Ruth, said it's almost as hard to be the wife of a firefighter as it is to be out in the field. "It's terrible to be home because you hear on the monitor 'Send for an ambulance*, and you wonder if it's your husband," she said. Over the years, Daugherty learned a few tricks to the trade, such as staying one step ahead of grass fires. "Sometimes (grass fires) chase you as fast as you can run," he said. "You have to watch out for where you are when the wind turns." Sometimes fire fighting has its lighter side in an otherwise tragic circumstance. In one rural blaze on a Saturday morning, firefight­ ers were surprised to see a billy goat at the window inside a burning house. "The owner said the goat liked cartoons. He was watching cartoons, and the man was smoking in bed." Firefighters went in and rescued the goat, but the animal tried to run back inside the burning building and had to be tied up. Daugherty first joined the department with a distinguished group of volunteers, including former Mayor Ivan Snyder, current City Councilmen Bill Cusack, Frank Campbell and Don Spencer and National Bank of Hastings President Larry Komstadt. "These are great guys," Daugherty said. "I really enjoyed it because you had a lot of fel­ lowship, and it's nice to know you can de­ pend on the guy next to you." Daugherty fought in the Army in the Pa­ cific during World War II as a combat engi­ neer. His son, Rex, followed his father into the military and has been stationed in the Persian Gulf since August with the U.S. Navy. Another son, Dan, has served five years as a volunteer firefighter with the Hastings de­ partment. Retired from Hastings Manufacturing, Daugherty said he will devote himself to restoring antique cars. A 1932 Pontiac he re­ stored has won several awards, and he has several other cars in various stages of com­ pletion in his barn. And the fire scanner radios that have oper­ ated in his house will be put away in a closet Maybe. "We'll at least turn it down," Ruth said. ator that," he said. A heart attack in 1970 ended his days at the fire department, and Hawkins transferred to the police department as a dispatcher. At age 42, he attend the police academy at Kalama­ zoo Valley Community College, graduated and was placed on the police department's road patrol. Hawkins underwent a triple bypass heart operation in 1985, but he wasn't ready to hang up his hat "Six weeks after I had that done, I was back on the road again," he said. — But now the veteran civilian and military policeman and firefighter is calling it quits. "It's time for the younger ones to take over," he said. "I’ve seen six (officers) retire and three die. I'm on my fifth chief." Hawkins has high praise for Police Chief Jerry Sarver who joined the department as a patrolman during Hawkins career. "He's very good, and he came up through the ranks," Hawkins said. "Hiring him is the best move (the city) ever made." Police training, equipment and tactics have improved considerably during his years on the force. "When I started here, you didn't have to go to the academy," he said. "The training has gotten much tougher. You have to be a real pro now to be a cop. It’s strictly a profes­ sional job, there's • .ay around it." But little has change in the nature of crime itself. "You see the same things over and over," he said. "You're always going to have the rough element." Hawkins said he may find a part-time job and work on his golf game. He'll also have more time for his family, which includes the former Dorothy Jean Reid, whom he married in 1949, and their four daughters and 10 grandchildren. "I have about 20 years of work to catch up with around the house," he said. "I'll miss the times and the people, but I won’t miss the job." Ralph Daugherty Harold Hawkins steps down from police department by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer Harold Hawkins still chuckles about how Hastings Police outwitted drug dealers to clean up Tyden Park. Officers with telescopes and radios hid be­ hind a bank of the Thornapple River to spy on the drug crowd. When police spotters saw illegal activity, they radioed ahead to other lawmen on patrol. "We made 10 arrests in about two hours," Hawkins said. "They never figured out how we were doing it" "That was a real drug hangout," he said. "Ten years ago the average citizen wouldn't go there. Now the citizens are coming back." Ridding Tyden Park of its drug culture in the early 1980s is one of Hawkins' proudest accomplishments in his career, but now the Hastings police officer has turned in his badge and gun over to someone else. Hawkins retired last week after 15 years as a police patrolman and another nine years as a volunteer fireman, fire truck driver and police dispatcher for the city. "I guess you could say I've been in public service all of my life," he said. Hawkins' public service career began in the Give the gift of... LOCAL N EWS Give a subscription to The Hastings Banner Your Hometown Newspaper — Call 948-8051 U.S. military, serving three tours of duty in both the Navy and Army from the end of World War II through the Korean War. In 1945, Hawkins volunteered for the Navy and served a three-year hitch as a construction worker in Japan. After his discharge in 1948, he joined the Army and was stationed for two years at Fort Custer as a military policeman before his discharge. "The Korean War came along, so I rejoined the U.S. Navy," he said. Hawkins spent 18 months aboard ship and the remaining three years of his tour as an assistant fire chief in Bermuda. After his discharge in 1954, Hawkins worked for Bradford White in Middleville, Patten Monument in Hastings and was em­ ployed as a civilian police officer and fire­ fighter at Fort Custer. In 1965, he became a volunteer firefighter in Hastings. The following year, he became a full-time driver for the department. On a rural fire call in 1968, Hawkins, by himself, drove the department's fire jeep out to fight a house fire. With just 250 gallons of water and a one-inch hose, Hawkins tackled the blaze. "I ran up to the attic and poured water, then I ran downstairs and poured water," he re­ called. By the time other firefighters arrived, Hawkins had put the fire out with the tiny fire truck. "They called it Harold's Super Pumper' Harold Hawkins �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 7, 1991 Viewpoint Reappraisals should be done more often It’s that time of year for some taxpayers. Boards of Review for townships, villages and cities will meet Monday and Tuesday, and some will have additional sessions run into Wednesday and Thursday, to hear residents protest their property assessments. Property owners have received notices that tell them what values assessors and appraisers have placed on their homes and land. And, as to be expected, some are not pleased with what they're seeing. Most of the concerns in the City of Hastings arise from reappraisals being conducted this year and next This process has resulted in some people having to take hefty increases. Unfortunately, that happens often during reappraisals, which are exercises that attempt to correct what may have been overlooked in the past It is not realistic to expect the values of all property to rise at the same percentage over something like 22 years. And that's apparently what has happened in Hastings. Some properties are worth more than others, and that can change as time goes on. Some have seen their assessments jump by as much as 20 percent or more, and they contend this isn't fair. But perhaps what really isn't fair is that Hastings has not been appraised since 1969. That lack of process allowed standard, flat rate increases to occur in assessments for more than two decades that may not have been accurate. So, instead of absorbing a gradual increase over the years, because of the lack of appraisals, some finally get stuck with a hefty bill in one shot ~ like this year. But what these residents actually get stuck with is a correction of the past sins of omission. The answer in the future is to avoid going so long between appraisals so that the tax burden can be spread more evenly and not hurt residents’ pocketbooks so much at one time. Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray has vowed to have consistent appraisals from now on and that's a good idea. Maybe that could help avoid anybody getting stuck with a big check down the road. In the meantime, residents should exercise the right to appeal their assessments next week to the Board of Review and tty somehow to be ladies and gentlemen about it. And if they're still not satisfied, they can reserve the right to appeal to the state tax tribunal. That's about the best that can be done in a difficult situation. Unfortunately, reappraisals appear to be necessary evils, but they can do some good if they're done often enough to avoid the pocketbook pain we're seeing now. Horse and buggy a part of the past To the Editor. In regard to the letter writer in the Feb. 28 issue of the Banner, about “From Time to Time," who was getting such a kick out of not knowing anyone who ever rode in a horse and buggy in her life: Where was she? I was bom in 1927 and rode horses and went to town in a horse and buggy many times. In the winter, I can remember driving the sleigh to Freeport, putting the horses in grandpa’s bam and going to the dance in the Oddfellows Hall as a family. I can also remember sitting in the buggy on Freeport’s main street, waiting for the train to pass. My mother had four babies at home without electricity, or radios, as she put it. We didn’t have electricity until the mid-thirties, then it was just a single light-bulb in each room. I do feel bad for Margaret O'Laughlin because she doesn’t have these fond memories of days gone by. I’m glad I have mine. Thanks to Esther Walton for telling it like it was. A young old timer, Bob Blough Hastings We can be proud to be Americans To the Editor I’m proud to be an American and thank God for the leadership and our armed forces, and our allies that make peace possible. We can be proud as Americans that we can­ not be duped into believing lies, as the Iraquis have to do. Lies set down by their leaders. Of course people like Saddam and his military shouldn’t be allowed to lead donkeys. (Hasting, Banner) Devoted to the Interests of Barry County since 1856 published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-C051 Melvin Jacobs President Stephen Jacobs Treasurer I feel sorry for his P.O.W.’s who have to return to their homeland. But maybe someday someone will have the courage to crush his machine and power. The man should be put in a mental ward and given only toy soldiers to play with, not humans. Jerry Raymond Lake Odessa Press sensationalizes prison problems To the Editor This correspondence is in response to the Feb. 21 article reporting fears of inmate uprisings in anticipation of proposed staff layoffs. I am a resident of Riverside Correctional Facility. Inmate representatives confronted Warden Prelesnik concerning statements at­ tributed to him in your article. He adamantly denied making these statements. My perception of current events is quite dif­ ferent from description reported by your paper. The Michigan Department of Correc­ tions is the largest stale agency. The union representing security staff is the single largest bargaining unit in stale government services. Warden Prelesnik was quoted as describing Riverside’s inmates as mostly lifers... “with nothing to lose." Fred Parks is quoted as say­ ing 200 to 500 inmates are guarded by two staff members. Apply logic to this equation; it is plausible that the state's most powerful union would agree to such outrageous staffing levels? Reading Parks’ quote carefully, it is unclear if he is identifying Riverside as the location of such disparaging inmate-staff ratios. Riverside does not have anything near the description given by Parks. My unit is 65 prisoners, three staff at all times. The in­ famous tent houses 180 of Prelesnik’s ruthless lifers (who have nothing to lose) and is staffed by five to eight officers. I have spent two days talking to other guys and we just can’t imagine what joint Parks is refcring to. Prelesnik’s lifers (with nothing to lose) at a 100-1, or greater ratio, is insulting to one’s common sense. Past history is repeating itself. Analysis of causative factors of the 1989 riots has been published. A major factor was staffs an­ tagonistic attitudes toward inmates out of frustration from labor-management negotia­ tions. Staff incited inmates with rumors of a lock-down (under the pretense of a facility­ wide weapons search), which would allow the staff to strike. The media reported the same sensationaliz­ ed articles, self-fulfilling prophecies . The very next morning, after layoffs were an­ nounced, staff shook down the Riverside tent — trashing inmates’ property, dumping trash containers onto property and generally being antagonistic toward the prisoners. The great weapons stash your article reported was one knife, and no disciplinary action was even taken because ownership could not be determined. Your article cited the resident population as 850, mostly lifers with nothing to lose, and only one knife is in­ dication of riot preparations. This just doesn’t sound right. Political terrorism is being conducted by these public servants under the veil of "security." Bureaucracies are defensive by Public Opinion: Letters nature — self preservation is its first goal. What happened to the social contract? As a prisoner, I am being responsible and accoun­ table for my actions. Our societal values de­ mand accountability of individuals. Michigan taxpayers deserve no less than the same ac­ countability of our public servants. Sensa­ tionalism and manipulation subvert justice. The Department of Corrections needs a diet, strong honest leadership and some good old accountability. The unspoken agenda of your article is bureaucratic self-preservation of I-own-ya’s (Ionia’s) economic interests. The prison system is warehousing people; the department does not rehabilitate or treat convicts, it just stacks them up in he comer. And more money won’t make the problem go away. Should your paper be at all interested in gathering more information, by all means come to Riverside and evaluate the whole issues. Sincerely, Richard (Bud) Lowe Ionia Palestinian lucky to be in the U.S. To the Editor In reference, the story: "Peace Circle Hears Palestinian," in your Feb. 21, 1991 issue: I read the account of Julia Petry's tirade against the United States and Israeli and, what seemed to me, a justification of Iraq’s inva­ sion of Kuwait! I’ll only say that I think Julia Petry would be justified in getting down on her hands and knees and thanking her God that she emigrated to the United States, rather than to Kuwait, or I’m afraid she would have found out first hand what Saddam Hussein thinks of, and how he treats fellow Arabs who fail to knuckle under to him, or dare to criticize his government. I’m afraid the horror stories are yet to come about the cruel Iraqui occupation of Kuwait and Kuwait City. I wonder how Julia Petry will justify that tragedy? William A. Dud’ev Dowling Write us a Letter! 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John Jacobs Vice President Frederic Jacobs Secretary Newsroom David T. Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Todd Tubergen (Sports Editor) Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Sue Hinckley Sandra Ponsetto Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m. ■ 5:30p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. ■ noon. Larry Seymour (Sales Manager) Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Phyllis Bowers Subscription Rates: $13 per year in Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O Box B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) Larry Booth, Marlette: Bob Daugherty, Hastings: “I think they should use ‘‘No, I don’t think they a little discretion in some should fight. I don’t think areas. There should be that’s the place,” some way so it doesn’t ap­ ply equally. There should be some leeway.” Nancy Newton, Hastings: ‘‘It doesn’t bother me.” Bruce Newton, Hastings: Carol Gobel, Delton: “I don’t see why not, if “As long as it’s not a that’s something they want combat situation, but in to do.” good roles like flying helicopters and supplies. I don’t think it’s right to have them in hand to hand combat.” Diane Cook, Hastings: “Yes, I think so. They’ve got equal rights in everything else.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 7, 1991 — Page 5 - <S\ ----------------------------------------- , ' Letters Barry County deputies ‘misquoted’ To the Editor: A number of individuals have told me that they do not like to be quoted in the newspaper because the quote is out of context and confus­ ing, and the quote does not reflect the opinion of the speaker. This complaint is made more plausible by the J-Ad Graphics News Service story on Page 14 of the Feb. 28 Banner. According to the story, "Barry County Sheriffs deputies said... (the Lake Odessa Driver)... was driving east on Carlton Center Road where it joins North Broadway Road when two vehicles pulled out in front of her from Broadway." I expect somewhere there are some angry Barry County Sheriff s deputies. At the Carlton Center Road and North Broadway intersection, all of the stop signs are on Carlton Center Road, except for the stop sign on southbound North Broadway Road at M-43, which is still Broadway Road south of the stop sign. This makes it inconceivable that anyone "driving cast" on Carlton Center Road could have someone "pull out in front of* their vehicle from North Broadway. The statement presumes that the vehicle that "pulls out" does so from a parking place, or from behind a stop sign, or from a driveway, or from an lesser right-of-way road. The only "pulling out” that can be done from this intersection is from the lesser right­ of-way Carlton Center Road onto the (Class A paved) North Broadway, or onto state highway M-43 east. I am familiar with this intersection. It sounds like the Lake Odessa driver “pulled out" into traffic on North Broadway, crossed the southbound lane, and was struck by a nor­ thbound vehicle on North Broadway. Perhaps one could say the Lake Odessa driver "failed to stop” or "slid through" the intersection, but it is not my job to misquote the deputies. It isn’t even my job to tell the misquoters how to do their jobs. Sincerely, Frederick G. Schantz Editor's Note: The driver was traveling west, not east. We regret the error, however, no one ws "misquoted". What about coverage of jayvees? To the Editor: It’s probably a little late to write this letter 1 don’t know who’s fault it is, but I think somebody has been unfair to the Hastings jayvee basketball team this year. They’ve hardly had any of their games written up either in the Banner or Reminder. How do you think they feel when they read about the 7th, 8th, 9th and varsity teams, and their games, when they’ve went out there and played some good exciting games themselves, and nobody mentions them? Win or lose, what’s fair is fair. Even the parents of these kids are a little at fault here for not bringing this up earlier in the season. I feel any school activity a student takes part in should be noticed and acknowledged. You always read about all bad things kids do. let’s be fair to the kids who deserve the credit for trying to be good kids. All these kids work hard in practice as well as in the games they play. So. jayvee’s somebody is thinking of you. Good luck, if you’re lucky enough to get on the varsity next year, then maybe you’ll have a newspaper clipping to save when you’re old and gray. No, we don’t have any children playing, but we enjoy reading and watching others play. Thank you, Mrs. S. Paulsen Hastings Editor’s Note: Why would any newspaper cover the 7th, 8th and 9th grade teams and the varsity, but not the junior varsity? History warns against unrealistic expectations In 1924 Howard Hughes, at the age of 19, inherited $10 million. When he died 52 years later, he left an estate with an estimated value of $2.5 billion. Most money managers would be proud of such an accomplishment. The most significant thing about the Hughes fortune, however, is not the end result but rather the reasonable 11.8 percent annual compounded rate of return that produced it. Staggering numbers often suggest that unreasonable means are re­ quired to achieve them. No so. Unfortunately, many investors expect money to grow and compound every year at a rate of 25. 30 and even 50 percent — and do it consistently. To illustrate the folly of such wishful think­ ing. let’s put a simple pocket calculator to the 30 stocks that make up the Dow Jones In­ dustrial Average. We’ll cover a 50-year period beginning Dec. 31, 1933, to examne the compounded growth of these stocks. A $1,000 investment in the top-performing stock grew to $990,000. That’s a gain of 98.900 percent. The same investment in the poorest performing stock was worth only $1,725 at the end of the period for a gain of only 73 percent. The interesting point is that the compound­ ed annual rate of return for the top slock was 14.8 percent a year; for the poorest per­ former. 1.1 percent. The companies represented in the Dow are some of the largest, best-managed and most widely owned corporations in the world. The message is that it’s unrealistic to expect gross­ ly superior results from any investment. Equally important is that such results are un­ necessary for long-term success. When the stock market enjoys periods of generally rising prices, investment results of one or two years could reflect unrealistic long-term results. The danger of placing too natch emphasis on immediate past results was illustrated in the 1990 investor's guide of a major mutual fund. Had you owned this fund during the five-year bear market between 1970 and 1974. your average compounded annual rate of return would have been less than 1 percent. For the previous five-year period, the fund averaged an impressive annual total return of 20.64 percent. What’s much more mean­ ingful, though, is that over the fund’s 56-year history, the average compounded rate of return was 13.2 percent. The point is that no one should invest based on a relatively short period of performance — good or bad — and assume that record will continue. History reminds us that unrealistic investment performance over prolonged periods doesn’t continue forever — not even for Howard Hughes. - STOCKS The following prices are close of business last Reported changes are from ious week. Company Close AT&T 33’/. Ameritech 65’/. 47 Anheuser-Busch 14V. Chrysler Clark Equipment 32V. 32V. CMS Energy Coca Cola 53V. Dow Chemical 55’/. Exxon 54V. 16V. Family Dollar 33V. Ford 40V. General Motors 9V> Great Lakes Bancorp 46 Hastings Mfg. IBM 133V. 56V. JCPenney 83V. Johnson & Johnson 38V. Kmart 84V. Kellogg Company McDonald’s 32’/. 31V. Sears Southeast Mich. Gas 14V. Spartan Motors 5V> Upjohn 453/e Gold $364.75 Silver $3.86 Dow Jones 2972.52 Volume 254,000,006 from the Tuesday. the prev­ Change + ’/> + V. + ’/. + 2V. + 4V. + V. + V. + 2V. + 1V. + V. + 4V. + 4V. + V. + 1V. + 3V. + 3’/. + 2V. +5 + 1V. + 2V. + 2V. Hastings High School's. 60-member chorus prepares for the Southwestern Michigan Vocal Festival. Hastings to be in choral festival Hastings High School’s 60-member chorus will participate in the 53rd annual Southwestern Michigan Vocal Festival(SWMVF). The festival, which will be held on the Western Michigan University campus Thurs­ day, March 14. is one of the largest, oldest and most successful high school chorus festivals in the United States. This year’s event, the largest in the festival’s history, will draw participants from 47 schools. The day-long festival culminates with a 7 p.m. evening performance in WMU’s James W. Miller Auditorium. Guest conductor Eph Ehly will lead the evening’s performances by the 1,700-voice festival chorus and the select 30-member 1991 Honors Choir, the Western String Chamber Orchestra and Gold Company. The Festival Chorus will sing five pieces; Knut Nystcdt’s Cry Out and Shout, Hugo Alfven’s Aftonen and Harry Simone's Anthem for Spring, Mendelssohn’s Heihg and Wilberg’s Cindy. Mozart’s Dixit Dominus. La Cour’s Ave Maria, and Rossini’s / Gondolieri. will be song by the Honors Choir. WMU faculty member Stephen Zegree will be the accompanist. The Western String Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Bruce Uchimura, will accom­ pany the Honors Choir and perform two movements of Dvorak’s Serenade fro String Orchestra (Opus 22). The Gold Company, conducted by Jennifer Shelton, will perform a range of vocal jazz. Since its inception in 1935 the SWMVF has been dedicated to providing to one goal: pro­ viding an experience in mass singing of good repetoirc under the leadership of an inspiring conductor. Each year a noted guest conductor is invited to work with select students in a fall workshop and conduct the day-long festival in March. Eph Ehly, this year’s conductor, is one of the most sought-after choral clinicians in the United States. He has conducted over 50 All­ State choirs in the United States and several All-Province choirs in Canada. Chairman of the Conducting Division at the Conservatory of Music. University of Missouri-Kansas City, Ehly’s unique and en­ thusiastic approach to teaching is evidenced by his UMKC Board of Trustees’ selection for the Faculty Fellowship Award and the Teaching Award for Excellence. Ehly has twice presented the AMOCO Foundation’s outstanding Teaching Award, and his alma mater, the University of Nebraska — Kearney, presented him with their Outstanding Alumni Award. This is the second time Ehly has been in­ vited to conduct the SWMVF. He first con­ ducted the festival in 1984. Hastings students win essay contest Two Hastings Middle School students have been named winners in the 22nd annual America & Me Essay Contest, sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance. Marie DeWitt earned first place and Deborah Evans took second. Both students received award certificates for their achieve­ ment from Larry Neil, a Farm Bureau In­ surance agent from Hastings. As the school’s first place winner. DeWitt’s name will be engraved on a plaque for perma­ nent display in the school, (| DeWitt’s first place essay is now entered in state competition, from which the top 10 essays will be chosen by a team of judges, in­ cluding Gov. John Engler. The top 10 winners will receive plaques and U.S. savings bonds valued from $500 to $1,000. They will also be honored with a ban­ quet and a meeting with Michigan’s top governmental leaders in May. Thousands of eighth grade students from almost 500 Michigan schools participated in the 1990-91 America & Me Essay Contest, which was conducted with the help of Farm Bureau Agents across the state. The topic of this year’s contest was, "how 1 will help preserve America." Started in 1968 and open to all Michigan eighth grade students, the contest encourages Michigan youngsters to explore their roles in America’s future. As sponsor of the contest. Farm Bureau In­ surance has earned 11 national awards from the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge. Send... The BANNER Farm Bureau Insurance agent Larry Neil (right) presents Hastings Middle School teacher Larry Melendy with a plaque engraven with the names of first place America & Me winners. to a friend! It makes the IDEAL GIFT SUGGESTION — + v. + 1V. + $6.25 + $.27 DONT LET YOUR ASTHMA MANAGE YOU: when you can manage your asthma. For help, call your local American Lung Association. + 107.92 AMERICAN ± LUNG ASSOCIATION ’ Teacher Coordinator Larry Melendy holds the award for absent first place America & Me Essay Contest winner Marie DeWitt as Larry Nell presents Deborah Evans with her certificate. Middleville council to ask county to buy bonds to finance sewer by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A resolution asking Barry County to sell bonds for the sewage lagoon expansion in Middleville to permit further development was passed unanimously Feb. 26 by the Village Council. The council agreed to ask the Barty County Department of Public Works to start the process by asking the Barry County Board of Commissioners to approve the selling of estimated $1.75 million in bonds. Another S410.000 also may be asked for use tn extending additional sewer lines along the commercial corridor of Middleville on M-37, bringing the total to S2.16 million. Attorney James White, with the firm of Mika, Meyers, Beckett and Jones, recommended the council work through Barry County to sell the bonds to pay for the expansion and contract with the county to make payments on the bonds. "Barry County has a Department of Public Works, and (Barry County Drain Commissioner) Robert Shaffer would do the coordinating at the county level," White told the board. He also recommended that the village stipulate that they wished to continue working with the firm of Meyers, Bueche and Nies for the engineering details and White's firm as its municipal bond counsel. White outlined several ways the village could pay for the sewer improvement. Tax in­ crement financing (TIFA) or special assessments and the rates and charges the village residents pay for service were some options he named. This is a very first step, White stressed, but going with the county will give the village flexibility, and it is desirable for a project of such magnitude. When the payment of the bonds is complete, Barry County would deed the sewer system back to the village. Drain Commissioner and director of the county DPW Shaffer outlined the procedure. The DPW will receive the request for bonding from the village and take it to the Barry County Board of Commissioners, he said. With that board's approval, the request will be returned to the DPW for the signature of the chairman of that department and of the County Board (in this case, both chairs are held by Ted McKelvey) along with Shaffer's as director of the DPW. The engineering specifications for the project will be reviewed, as well as docu­ ments submitted by White explaining financial questions, Shaffer said. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 7, 1991 LIBRARY...continued from page 1 “It is not fair or equal that the City of Hastings fund the majority of our needs when they are only half of our patrons.“ said Welton. “The Hastings Public Library Board is going to actively pursue all other avenues of enhancement. It is the hope and desire of the Library Board to resolve the budget dilemma by implementing many new procedures." In an attempt to improve funding, the library board approached the Rutland Charter Township and Hastings Charter Township boards last October to ask that each township increase support from SI .000 plus penal fines to three-tenths of an existing mill. Three-tenths of a mill would have meant $7,865.50 plus penal fines from Hastings Township and $10,276.11 plus penal fines from Rutland. The Rutland Township Board voted to in­ crease the township’s support to $5,000 a year plus penal fines and put the library’s threetenth of a mill request on the ballot of a special election to be held this year. Hastings Township offered the library $1,250 a year plus penal fines and said they would put the millage request on the ballot on­ ly if requested by township residents. The library accepted Rutland’s offer, but turned down the offer by Hastings. Last month, Hastings Charter Township signed a one-year contract with the Freeport District Library, for $1,000 plus penal fines, enabling township residents to obtain free library cards. Since Freeport is a member of the Lakeland Library Cooperative. Freeport cards can be used to check books out of the Hastings Public Library. Kaye Davis, a representative from the cooperative, told the Hastings Library Board Monday night that they have the right to deny reciprocal borrowing to the holders of Freeport library cards, if they wish. The board members said thay will wait until their June meeting to decide whether or not to take such action, since they will also decide at that time whether or not they will stay in the Lakeland Library Cooperative. ESSESSMENTS.-.continued from page 1 Irving Township's assessments in both agriculture and residential went up about 5 percent. In nearby Rutland Charter Township, assessor Dennis McKelvey reports an 11.5 percent increase for the residential class and no increases in the other classes. "The increase in our township is reflective of the county equalization study," McKelvey said. Overall assessments in Hastings Charter Township increased about 6 percent on the average. There were no increases in industrial and developmental classes. Agricultural prop­ erty jumped 8 percent, residential, 6 percent; and commercial 4 percent. Increases were made so Hastings Township would be assessing at the required 50 percent rate of market value, according to Supervisor/Assessor Richard Thomas. NEWS shared with a friend who’s near orfar! Subscribe Today! Call The Banner...948-80S1 ATTEND SEiMCESl Hastings Area GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. March 10 - 8:00 Worship; 9:15 Church School (all ages); 10:30 Worship, YG Retreat. Council Meeting. Thursday, March 7 12:00 Lenten Lunch/Devotions; 7: 00 Ad. Memb.; 7:30 Ad. Choir; 8: 00 AA. Saturday. March 9 - 9:30 Conf. 5; 1:00 WELCA, Family Swim. YG Retreat; 8:00 NA. Mon­ day. March 11 - 6:00 Positive Parenting;7:00 SCS Staff; Women of Faith B.S. Tuesday, March 12 9: 30 Wordwatchers. Noon, Love Inc. Bd. 3:00. Choir School. Wednesday, March 6 - 2.00-5:00 Organ Study; 6:00 Supper; 7:00 Vespers. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings, Michigan. G. Kent Keller, Pastor. Eileen Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday, March 10 9:30 and 11:00 Morning Worship Services. Nursery provided. Broad­ cast of this service over WBCHAM and FM; 9:50 Church School Classes for all ages; 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Sharpe Memorial Hall; 4:30 Junior High Youth Fellowship; 5:30 Senior High Youth Fellowship. Monday. March 11-7:30 Session Meeting. Tuesday. March 12 - 6:30 Kids of the Kirk - Sing Along. Wednesday. March 13 - 1:30 Circle 4. at home of Agnes Smith; ’ Chancel Choir rehearsal. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Grec.i and Church Streets, Philip HASTINGS GRACE L. Brown. Pastor. Church phone BRETHREN, (The Bible Church) 616/945-9574. Sunday School 9:30 Bring Your Bible. 600 Powell a.m.; Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. Road, 1 mile East of Hastings. Our and 11:00 a.m. (nursery attendant). Motto: "The Bible, the whole Bi­ Middle High Youth. 5 p.m. and ble. and nothing but the Bible”. Senior High Youth 6 p.m. Barrier Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. for all free building with elevator to all ages. Morning Worship, 10:30 floors. Broadcast of worship ser­ a.m. March 10 Message — By vice over WBCH AM-FM at 10:30 Pastor Sarver, “Daniel in a.m. Thursday. March 7 - Bazaar Babylon". Thursday - 7:30 p.m. Workshop, Cay Perry home. 9:30 prayer time, SMM for girls 8-11 a.m. Sunday, March - Fourth Sun­ and Youth Meeting, ages 12-20. day in Lent - "One Great Hour of Pastor Emeritus. Rus Sarver. Phone Sharing". Tuesday, March 12 - HiNooners Potluck Dinner 12:00 945-9224. Noon and program by Nancy ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN Ladley. a teacher for the visually CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE impaired. Wednesday. March 13 DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST. UMW Prayer Group 11:30 a m.; Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar. UMW Lunch 12:00 Noon; “Come 2415 McCann Rd.. Irving. to the Cross" Planned Potluck Din­ Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ ner, 6:30 p.m., followed by pro­ day Mass 11:00 a.m. gram with Robin Velte, Exec. Dir. Gr. Rapids UM Community House ST. ROSE CATHOLIC which has been meeting the needs CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. of the inner city with their excellent Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. Saturday programs for children, youth and Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses senior citizens — call 945-9574 for 7:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confes­ reservations. Monday's Children's sions Saturday 3:30-4:30 n m Choir Rehearsal 3 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday Narcotics WELCOME CORNERS Anonymous 12:00 noon. Wednes­ UNITED METHODIST day Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursday CHURCH, 3185 N. Broadway. Bell Choir rehearsal 6:30 p.m.. and Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor Robert Chancel Choir rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Kersten. Phone (Woodland) Saturday Co-Depcndcnts 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. Anonymous 9 a.m. Thursdays — 945-5974. Worship Services — Community Lenten Lunch/Worship Sunday. 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; 12:00 noon at Grace Lutheran Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. 4-H Church. meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesdays. MOST HOLY ROSARY 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers. 801 CHURCH, 314 E. Main St.. Mid­ Barber Rd.. Hastings. dleville, Ml Phone 765-3073. Traditional Latin Mass 4:30 p.m. every Sunday. Confession and Rusarv 4:15 p.m. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Halting* and lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD, 502 E Bond, Hastings. Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. 948-2529. Sundt-y School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser­ vice — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way jaincs Lcitzman Pastor. Sun­ Services; 9.45 a m Sunday School Hour |l;00 a m Mon)ing Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesdayr7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings, Michigan 948-8004. James .R. Barrett. Asst. Pastor. Sunday Services: SundaySchool 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service, Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00, Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7:00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Prycr meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir pracicc. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-19. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Cotant. choir director. Sunday morning 9:30 a.m.. Fellowship Time; 9:45 a.m.. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m., Morn­ ing Worship; 5:00 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road, Hastings, Michigan, James A. Campbell, Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7: 00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study ■ no age limits. Delton Area OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK CATHOLIC CHURCH. 6547 Lacey Rd.. Lacey. Mass: Sunday 8: 30 a.m. ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 11252 Fiona Rd. Delton. Masses: Saturday. 5:00 p.m.; Sunday. 11 a.m. CHURCH OF GOD, 7th DAY, Banfield. Michigan Services 10 a.m. each Saturday. Call 671-4100 or Fox 42, Bedford. Mich. 49020. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. Insurance for your Life. Home. Business and C ar WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFABINCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway ■ Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions • 110 S. Jolferson • 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. T70Ccuk Rd -- Hastings. M>chigan Nashville Area ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashviilc. Father Leon Pohl, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. SundayMass 9:15 a.m. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev. Mary Horn officiating. Banfield United Methodist Church Sunday School................9:00 a.m. Church............................ 9-.3O a.m. Country Chapel United Methodist Sunday School................. 9:30 a.m. Church.............................10:30 a.m. Q Carolyn R. Barney J) Carolyn R. (Bassett) Barney of 1413 Douglas Avenue, passed away after a long illness Wednesday, February 27, 1991 at Borgess Hospital. She was born April 4, 1940 in Hastings, the daughter of the late Clay Bassett and his wife, Rachel. Carolyn graduated from Hastings High School and Western Michigan University in 1962, where she met her husband, Alison. Their marriage of 28 years blessed them with two children, Elizabeth and Sean. Carolyn taught for the Portage, Colon, Mattawan and Bangor Schools. For the past ten years, she enjoyed her work with the Kalamazoo Public Library. Carolyn sang with the Kalamzoo Bach Festi­ val Chorus, The Kalamazoo Oratorio Society and was active and faithful member of Lhe Immanuel Lutheran Church. Mrs. Barney is survived by her mother, Rachel of Hastings; husband, Alison; daughter and son, Elizabeth and Sean; two brothers, Charles of Grand Haven and Robert of Hastings. A memorial service will be held at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 3000 W. Main, Sunday, March 3, with Pastor Dale Kruger officiating. Memorial gifts may be made to the Immanu­ el Lutheran Church Organ Memorial Fund. Arrangements were handled by the Crema­ tion Society of Michigan. Q Maynard E. Tucker j HASTINGS - Maynard E. Tucker, 79, of 1010 South Broadway, Hastings, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 1991 at his residence. Mr. Tucker was born on December 15,1911 in Qarksville, the son of George and Mary (Rollins) Tucker. He was raised in the Clarks­ ville area and attended the South Boston School, graduating in 1929 from Clarksville High School. Went on to attend Davenport Business College in Grand Rapids and later Barry County Normal where he received teach­ er’s certification. He was married to Helen G. Skidmore on July 24,1942. Was a United StatesNavy Veter­ an of World War II, taught school two years at the Dunham School in Maple Grove Township. Following his military discharge in 1945 he came to Hastings and was employed 40 years at Hastings Manufacturing Company, retiring in 1977. For the past 10 years he did income tax preparations for area clients.. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, a past deacon, elder and trustee of the church, member of the Men-Der Group and a long time Sunday school teacher. Member of National and Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel, avid baseball, softball, golf and bowling enthusiast. Member of Hastings commercial majors bowling league for many years and past secretary Hastings men’s bowl­ ing league. Mr. Tucker is survived by his wife, Helen; two daughters and sons-in-law Elaine and John Gradowski of Lawrenceville, New Jersey and Eileen and Phil Higbee of Nashville; five grandchildren, Kathryn, Joseph and Emily Gradowski, Seth and Lisa Higbee; sister, Velma (Dawson) Johnson of Lowell. He was preceded in death by daughter, Diane Kay Tucker in 1953 and a brother, Fran­ cis Tucker in 1988. Funeral services were held Friday, March 1 at the First Presbyterian Church with Reverend G. Kent Keller and Reverend Willard H. Curtis officiating. Burial was at the Striker Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church or Good Samaritan Hospice of Barry County. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Mabel Ellen Emerson FLORIDA - Mabie Ellen (Helrigel) Emer­ son, 96, Ocala, Florida and formerly of Hast­ ings, passed away Friday, March 1,199 i at the Ocala Health Care Center in Ocala, Florida. Funeral services were held Monday, March 4 at the Riverside Cemetery in Hastings with Reverend G. Kent Keller officiating. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Q Pearl Gleich J HASTINGS - Pearl Gleich, 87, of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, February 27,1991 at Tendercare of Hastings. Mrs. Gleich was bom on February 2,1904 in Rutland Township, Barry County, the daughter of Charles and Amanda (Loehr) Anders. She had been a life-long Hastings area resident and attended Hastings area schools, graduating in 1923 from Hastings High School. Went on to attend Davenport Business College in Grand Rapids. She was married to Arthur Gleich on June 11, 1927 in Bryan, Ohio. Mrs. Gleich worked as a secretary in the offices of the old Ford Garage in Hastings, E.W. Bliss Company and for many attorneys including: Adelbert Cortright, former State Gov. Kim Siegler, Judge Archie McDonald and Guy Bauer. She was a secretary of the Barry County Draft Board during World War II. Retired in 1969 from the Barry County Clerk’s Office, where she was deputy county clerk for many years under county clerk William Creidler. Mrs. Gleich is survived by sister, Helen Barber of Westerville, Ohio; niece, Helen Jane O’Donnell of Westerville, Ohio; great-niece Cherie O’Donnell of Westerville, Ohio and sister-in-law; Betty Anders of Bangor, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur on March 4, 1978. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 2 at the Wren Funeral Home, with Reverend Philip L. Brown officiating. Burial was at the Rutland Township Cemetery'. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. ( Helen C. Vogel HASTINGS - Helen C. Vogel, 77 of 429 West Mill Street, Hastings passed away Wednesday, February 27, 1991 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Mrs. Vogel was bom May 22, 1913 in Illi­ nois, the daughter of Albert and Ann (Cena) Schaffer. She lived in the Chicago area for many years, coming to the Hastings area in 1972. She was married to William E. Vogel Octob­ er 22, 1938. She was employed at the Armour Company in Chicago for several years and at the Hastings Laundromat for 12 years. Mrs. Vogel is survived by her husband, William; a son, Jeffrey Vogel of Hastings; two grandchildren; four step brothers and one step sisters. Funeral services will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Q____ Doris M. French_______J HASTINGS - Doris Marie French, 78 of Hastings passed away Saturday, March 2,1991 at Thornapple Manor, Hastings. Mrs. French was bom March 8, 1912 in Hope Township, Barry County, the daughter of Augustus and Mary (Anders) Peake. She was raised in Hope Township and attended the Brush Ridge School. She was married to Sterling J. French May 7, 1938 in Hastings. She was a homemaker and a life long Barry County resident She attended the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. Mrs. French is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Gordon and Geri French of Lansing; a daughter and son-in-law, Lola and Vern Scott of Delton; five grandchildren; a brother, Ira Peake; a sister, Grace Watson, both of Hastings. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sterling on December 16, 1981; a brother, William Earl Peake and a sister, Leone Scott. Memorial services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 16 at the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings with Reverend G. Kent Keller offi­ ciating. A private family burial was held Wednesday, March 6 at the Dowling Cemetery. “ Memorial contributions may be made to the Thomapple Manor or Barry County Commis­ sion on Aging. Edna Mae Dickinson HASTINGS - Edna Mae Dickinson, 83 of 712 North Church Street, Hastings passed away Sunday, Marcn 3,1991 at her residence. Mrs. Dickinson was born March 7, 1907 in Porter Township, Midland County, the daught­ er of Charles and Emma (McCormick) Hoyt She was raised in Midland and Gratiot Coun­ ties and attended schools there, graduating in 1926 from Sl Louis High School. She went on to attend County Normal at Ithaca receiving her Teachers Certification and in 1928 a Life Certi­ ficate for K-3 grades from the State Teachers College in Midland. She taught school in Rudyard for five years and two years at Muske­ gon Heights. She was married to Reverend J. Merrill Dickinson on February 16, 1946. She was a member of the Free Methodist Church. She received additional teachers training and taught at the Greenville, Illinois College for a brief time. In 1938 she travelled to Portugal for Language Study of Portuguese, enroute to Mozambique, a Province of Portugal in South­ east Africa, from mission and teaching work. She served in Mozambique from October 1939 until 1944 to the United States for three years, returning to Mozambique until 1970, then back to the United States. In 1972 she was appointed to serve in South Africa in Klerksdorp in Orange Free State. In 1978 she and her husband, The Reverend J. Merrill Dickinson, began pastoring the Free Methodist Church in Manton, retiring and moving to Hastings in 1981. Mrs. Dickinson is survived by son and wife, James and Carol Dickinson of North Branch; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Daniel and Matthew; two sisters, Orpha Palmer of Bangor and Sarah Clark of St. Louis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend J. Merrill Dickinson on March 16, 1990; an infant daughter, Lois Evelyn Dickin­ son in 1948; two brothers, Ralph and Andy Hoyt. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 6 the Hastings Free Methodist Church with Reverend Elmore Clyde, Reverend Donald Brail and Reverend Daniel Graybill officiating. Burial was at the Oak Grove Cemetery in St. Louis. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings Free Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Q Vern McManus) CHARLO 1 IE - Vern McManus, 91, of Charlotte, passed away Thursday, February 28, 1991 in Lansing. Mr. McManus was bom in Barry County, the son of James Bernard and Ella (Warner) McManus. He was a self-employed carpenter before his retirement. Mr. McManus is survived by his son, Richard of Charlotte; step-sons, Harley E. Benner, of Charlotte; step-daughter, Alta M. Christenson of Charlotte; grandson, James (Chuck) McManus of Delton; two great­ grandsons, Charles and Julius McManus Funeral services were held Monday. March 4, at the Pray Funeral Home with Reverend Peter Brenner officiating. Burial was in the Maple Hill Cemetery. James L. Torode HASTINGS - James L. Torode, 26 of 2462 Starr School Road, Hastings, passed away Friday, March 1, 1991 at Pennock Hospital Emergency Room. Mr. Torode was bom on July 7, 1964 in Farmington, New Mexico, the son of Eugene and Mary Lyndell (Conner) Torode. He was raised in Texas, Kalamazoo/Plainwell area, coming to Hastings in 1975, graduating in 1984 from Hastings High School. He was married to Lori M. Roscoe on December 18, 1987. He was employed at Commercial Products in Grand Rapids for the past eight months. Previous employment included: painter, animal shelter attendant and well drilling. He was an avid guitar player. Mr. Torode is survived by his wife, Lori; daughter, Heather Danielle, age 3 at home; parents, Eugene and Mary Lyndell Torode; three brothers, Fred Torode, Matthew Torode and Samuel Torode all of Hastings; maternal grandparents, Leonard and Mary Conner of Barry, Texas; paternal grandmother, Eleanor Tonxle of Michigan City, Indiana; two nieces, Adrienne Torode of Hastings, Amanda Purdum of Ionia; many aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by sister, Carole A. Torode on October 31, 1988. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 5 at Hastings First Baptist Church with Reverend James Barrett officiating. Burial was at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the James L. Torode Memorial Fund for the benefit of his daughter. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home. Rollo L. Bowerman MIDDLEVILLE - Rollo L. Bowerman, 85 of Middleville passed away Sunday, March 3, 1991 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. Mr. Bowerman was bom on December 12, 1905 in Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, the son of James L. and Emma (Butler) Bowerman. He was raised in Yankee Springs. He attended and graduated from Gates and Klingensmith Schools. He was married to Mae Woodman on November 9,1929. He was a life long farmer in the Barry County area over 45 years. He oper­ ated a vegetable and fruit stand on M-37. He was a member of the Middleville United Methodist Church. Mr. Bowerman is survived by his wife, Mae Bowerman; his children, Theron and Mary Anne Bowerman of Bu.iow Lake, Basil and Joan Bowerman, Cleoria and Henry Elgersma, all of Grand Rapids; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Vivian Bowerman of Belding; 13 grandchil­ dren; 19 great grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Gladys Carter of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Doris Haight, Mrs. Alice Strumbterger, both of Middleville; two brothers, Edward Bowerman of Shelbyville and James Bowerman of Charle­ voix; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sons, Cleon Bowerman and Rollo Bowerman Jr. Funeral and commital services were held Wednesday, March 6 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Lynn Wagner officiat­ ing. Burial was at Ml Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Ray G. Anway LAKE ODESSA - Ray G. Anway, 59 of 3636 West Tupper Lake Road, Lake Odessa, passed away Wednesday, Febru­ ary 27, 1991 at Ionia County Memorial Hospital. Mr. Anway was bom on June 9, 1931 in Webberville, the son of Leon and Myna (Lundy) Anway. He graduated from Mason High School in 1950. Served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was married to Karen Martin on August 19, 1972 in Lansing. Moved from Ionia to the Lake Odessa area in 1974 where he owned and operated an auto body shop. He attended the First Baptist Church of Sebewa. Mr. Anway is survived by his wife, Karen; two sons, Travis and Jason, both at home; two sisters, Ruth Kendrick of Lansing and Dorothy Kirby of Leslie; parents-in-law Russell and Freida Martin of Lansing; sister-in-law, Pame­ la Martin of Lansing. He was preceded in death by one brother, Leon; one sister, Betty Jean. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 2 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, with Reverend Dick Cross officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa. A memorial has been established for the Anway Family Trust Fund in care of the funeral home. Victor M. Warner HASTINGS - Victor M. Warner, 71 of 803 South Hanover Street, Hastings, passed away Thursday, February 28, 1991 at Thomapple Manor. Mr. Warner was bom on February 14, 1920 in Vermontville, the son of Charles and Mary (Fox) Warner. He was raised in Vermont', ilie, Wamerville and Woodland and attended the Woodland School. Came to Hastings in 1947. He was employed at E.W. Bliss Company for 30 years, retiring in 1976. Mr. Warner is survived by his sisters, Mrs. William (Betty) Cappon of Woodland, Mrs. Clarence (Dorothy) Faust of Lake Odessa; one niece and four nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Esther Lilly in 1983. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 3 at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Daniel D. Graybill officiating. Burial was at Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 7, 1991 — Page 7 Hartsough-Wheeler exchange wedding vows Courtney-Irwin speak marriage vows Denise Hartsough, 1039 Village Drive Bowling Green, and Mark V. Wheeler, Kalamazoo, exchange wedding vows Dec. 29, 1990 in a noon ceremony at Peace United Methodist Church, Nashville. Rev. Angelinc Theisen officiated. The parents of the couple are Don M. and Dalyte Hartsough, Carmel, Ind., and Vernon and Eloise Wheeler, Nashville. The bride wore a full-length ivory satin gown made by her mother. It featured a Vneckline, long lace sleeves and a fitted bodice with lace overlay. The maid of honor was Maureen Gareis, Richmond, Ind. Bridesmaids were Mary Cole, Ypsilanti, and Noreen J. Green, Palos Hills, III. The at­ tendants wore tea-length cranberry taffeta dresses with sweetheart necklines, threequarter-length sleeves and flared skirts. Two of the three maids’ gowns were also made by Dalyte Hartsough. Steve Wheeler, Nashville, served as his brother’s best man. Groomsmen were James E. Fox, Bay City, and Gary Miskerik, Milan. Ushers were the bride’s brothers, Neal Hartsough, Tucson, Ariz., and John Hartsough, Fullerton, Calif. Musicians for the ceremony were organist Nyla Stanton and the Voix Celeste choir from Chicago. A reception was held at the Maple Leaf Grange Hall, Nashville, and the couple left for a honeymoon in Toronto. The bride earned a bachelor’s degree from Washington University, St. Louis, in 1979. She received a master’s degree, followed by a Ph.D. degree in 1987, both from the Univer­ sity of Wisconsin at Madison. Ms. Hartsough is currently an assistant professor in the Department of Radio-TV-Film at Bowling Green State University. The groom received a bachelor’s degree from Alma College in 1978. He received master’s and Ph.D. degrees from the Univer­ sity of Kentucky. He is an assistant professor in the Department of Economics at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. Lori Courtney and Mark Irwin were united in marriage on April 14. 1990. Attending the bride were maid of honor Terrill Calkins, sister of the bride, and bridesmaids Connie Ward, sister of the bride. and Tara Reed, friend ofthe bride and groom. Serving the groom were best man David Ir­ win, brother of the groom, groomsmen Craig Herkner, friend of the groom, and Harold (Stub) Munjoy, cousin of the groom. Master and mistress of ceremonies were Tom and Becky Reed, friends ofthe bride and groom. After a brief honeymoon, the couple now resides in Middleville. Nelson-Herrington announce engagement Goddard-Slater united Nortons to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary in marriage on Jan. 12 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Nelson of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Paige Jalae, to Scott Eric Her­ rington, son of Mr. and Mrs. Al Johnston of Clarksville and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Herr­ ington of Rockford. Paige is a 1989 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently attending Western Michigan University. Scott is a 1987 graduate of Lakewood High School and a 1990 graduate from the National Institute of Technology. He is currently employed by Lowry Computer Products of Brighton. A May 18. 1991 wedding is being planned. Don and Bonnie Norton will celebrate their golden anniversary with a family dinner in Ionia. The couple was married March 8, 1941, in Paulding, Ohio. The Nortons have two daughters, Mrs. Gene (Sam) Lubitz and Mrs. Tom (Carole) Hildreth; one son, Robert; eight grand­ children and six great grandchildren. Friends are invited to shower them with cards at 3940 Woodland Road, Woodland, 48897. Local Birth Announcements: GIRL, Paige Rochelle, bom Feb. 14, to Steve and Diana Culter of Middleville. Time: 11:25 p.m. Weight: 8 lbs. 6 ozs. Proud grand­ parents are David and Jan Cutler of Mid­ dleville and Harold and Bonnie Hummel of Nashville. BOY, Brandon Eugene, bom Feb. 1, 1991 to Mr. and Mrs. Dan Downing, Nashville, weighing 6 lbs., 9 ozs., 21 inches long; time: 2:00 p.m. BOY, Steven Michael, bom Feb. 15 to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Brown, weighing 8 lbs., 8 ozs., 2116 inches long, time: 10:40 a.m. GIRL, Samantha Lynn Bigelow, bom Feb. 17, 1991 to Mrs. Terri Lynn Dinger. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 9 ozs., time: 3:34 a.m. BOY, Adam Samuel, born Feb. 19 to Dawn Lancaster of Hastings and Ansel Kingsbury. Delton, weighing 8 lbs., 14% ozs., 21 Inches long, time: 10:40 p.m. Perkins-Lawson plan June 22nd wedding Mr. and Mrs. James R. Perkins of Nashville, announce the engagement of their daughter, Laurctte Lynn Perkins of Kansas City, Mo., to Sam Douglas Lawson of Kansas City, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Lawson of Platte Woods, Mo. Lauric is a 1978 graduate of Maple Valley High School and received a bachelor’s degree in social work from Alma College in 1982. Sam is a 1976 graduate of Park Hill High School and received a bachelor’s degree in science from the University of Missouri in 1981. Both are employed by St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. A June 22, 1991, wedding is being planned. It’s A Boy! Casey Marshall Gray, bom Feb. 20, 1991 at 8:03 a.m. at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, weighing 8 lbs., 12 ozs. to Hal and Julie Gray of Hastings. Casey is welcom­ ed home by sisters Sarah and Kelsey. Felpausch to honor retiring Floyd Colvin Open house Sunday to honor Martin 50th Rillema-Walsh plan to wed on May 4th Doug and Jan Hitchcock of Middleville wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kimberly Ann, to Joseph Kelly Walsh, son of Leo and Helen Walsh of Hastings. A May 4 wedding is being planned. The family of Orrie and Dorothy Martin in­ vite friends to join them in celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary at an open house in their honor Sunday. March 10. at Gaines United Brethren Church from 2 to 5 p.m. The gift of friendship is more treasured than anything anyone could buy. No other gifts, please. Argetsingers to mark golden anniversary Earl and Adele Argetsinger of 521 North Airport Road. Hastings, will observe their 50th wedding anniversary Wednesday, March 6. In honor of the occasion, there will be a card shower. The Argetsingers were married on March 6. 1941, in Minnesota. They have two children, a son in Kansas and a daughter in Florida. Senior citizens to meet Hastings Area Senior Citizens will meet at the Moose Hall Wednesday, March 6, for a potluck dinner at noon. Remember to tell about your own wedding. Myers-Innis announce April 13 wedding date Kenneth and Phyllis Myers of Alto wish to announce the engagement of their daughter. Dee Dee A. Myers, to Jeffery J. Innes, son of Jerry and Judy Innes of Freeport. The wedding will take place on April 13 1991. Band Boosters to meet March 11 The Hastings Band Boosters meeting will be Monday. March II. at 7 p.m. in the Hastings High School Band Room. All band parents are welcome. Michelle Martha Goddard and Trent Dennis Slater were united in marriage Jan. 12 at the First Baptist Church in Junction City, Kansas. Michelle is the daughter of Victor and Cyn­ thia Goddard of Hastings. She graduated from Thomapple Kellogg High School and is cur­ rently employed at Monroe Inc. Trent is the son of Fred and Gretchen Slater of Woodland. He graduated from Lakewood High School and is currently enlisted in the U.S. Army, stationed in Saudi Arabia. Legal Notices MORTGAGE SALE NOTICE Default having been made In terms and condi­ tions of a certain mortgage mode by ALLEN D. RASMUSSEN AND JULIA M. RASSMUSSEN, hus­ band and wife to First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Battle Creek, now known as Great Lakes Bancorp. A Federal Savings Bonk, organized under the Home Owners' Loan Act of 1933,’of the United States of America, as amended, Mor­ tgagee, dated the 21st day of January, 1977, and recorded In the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on the 25th day of January, 1977, In Liber 229 of Barry County Records, at Page 607, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal and Interest, the sum of Eleven Thousand Five Hundred Ten and 09/100 ($11,510.09) Dollars, plus an Escrow Deficit of Seven Hundred Fourteen, and 99/100 ($714.99) Dollars, plus Deferred Charges of Four Hundred One and 99/100 ($401.99) Dollars. And no suit or .proceedings at law or in equity having been Instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any port thereof; Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of tho State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 19th day of March, 1991 at Two (2) o'clock in the afternoon. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the East entrance to the East Door of Barry County Courthouse, In the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described In said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on sold mor­ tgage. with the interest thereon at NINE and ONEHALF (9H%) percent per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the at­ torney fees allowed by low, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Said premises are situated In the Township of Johnstown, County of Barry, State of Michigan and described os: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1 /4 of Section 32, Town I North, Range 8 West, described as beginning at the southeast comer of the northwest 1/4 of said Section 32, thence North 40 rods for the place of beginning, thence West 40 rods, thence North 20 rods, thence east 40 rods, thence south 20 rods to beginning. Johnstown Township, Barry County. Michigan. Subject to easements of record. During the 12 months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed. Dated at Ann Arbor, Michigan 1 >'30/91. GREAT LAKES BANCORP. A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK Mortgagee Lawrence K. Kustra (P26005) LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lakes Bancorp 401 East Liberty Street P.O. Box 8600 Ann Arbor, Michigan 48107 (313)769-8300 (3/7) TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing for the following: CASE NO. V-2-91 — Jack A. Hayword (applicant). LOCATION: West Guernsey Lake Rd. on the North side between McKibben and Norris Roods in Sec. 24, Orangeville Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to go closer to ♦he side yard than allowed. CASE NO. V-3-91 — Richard Henderson, (applicant). LOCATION: 3351 W. Shore Dr. on the lakeside. Lot 10. West Beach Plat on Fine Lake, Sec. 30. Johnstown Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to go closer to the rood than allowed. MEETING DATE: March 19, 1991 TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Annex Conference Room in the County Annex Building at 117 South Broodway. Hostings. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Site inspections of the above described property will be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members the day of the hearing. Persons in­ terested in accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office. The variance application is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W. Stale St., Hastings. Michigan during the hours of 3 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Of­ fice at 948-4830 for further Information. Ncncy L. Boersma, Clerk Barry County (3/7) Nurturing.. .Sustaining... Helping.. .Growing We’re right around tho corner or Just a phone can away. Making a difference every day. &zw/...The This week has been established as Customer Appreciation Week at Felpausch. and the celebration comes just in time for customers to share in the celebration of Floyd Colvin’s retirement from the company after 46 years of service. Colvin, manager of the Hastings Felpausch Food Center from 1953 to 1985, will be on hand Friday, March 8. from 1 to 5 p.m. to greet customers and other well-wishers and to share a piece of cake. "Floyd has played an important part in many lives, often providing area youngsters with their first job opportunity,’’ remarked Tom Feldpausch, president of the Hastings­ based supermarket company. "He’s certainly seen a lot of changes in our industry, and has helped Felpausch to grow into the future while in his recent position as director of manage­ ment information systems.’’ Hastings area consumers and friends of Floyd Colvin are invited to stop by the Food Center and visit with Floyd as he celebrates his retirement and Customer Appreciation Week. BANNER to a friend. It makes an ideal gift! Call Us at 948-8051 IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Men and Women $1 noo a. V per hour worked Brand new company in Hastings has serveral openings in our — NOTICE — Prairieville Township Residents At the regular meeting of the Prairieville Township Board to be held on Thursday, March 14. 1991 at 7:30 p.m a budget covering the proposed expenditures and estimated revenues of the Township shall be submitted for public hearing pursuant to Act 43 of the Public Acts of 1963 as amended. Please take further notice that a copy of such budget is available for public inspection at the office of the Clerk, 10115 S. Norris Road, Delton, Michigan, during regular business hours. ________ ________________ Janette Emig DISPLAY, DELIVERY, SET-UP DEPARTMENT. No experience necessary. Will train. Must have reliable transportation. PAID VACATIONS. BENEFITS, and PROFIT SHARING AVAILABLE Call for interview Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 948-4300 SPARTAN ENTERPRISES ■ Hastings ■ Ionia �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 7, 1991 find a phone listing, call the Al-Anon toll-free line, 1-800-344-2666 (in New York, 1-800-245-4646; in Canada. 1-800-443-4525' c:.id out the time and place for the ung nearest your home. GO. It is free and they ask no questions. You will meet other teenagers at Alateen who have the same problem. They will make you feel less alone. I want you to write back and tell me how you feel after you have attended three meetings. Get going and good luck. Ann Landers Don’t name dog after father Make buttons bigger, says 87-year old man 130 attend annual Senior Girls Tea Image consultant Barbara Erickson was the keynote speaker at the 45th annual Senior Girls Tea , sponsored by the Hastings Women's Club. "It is possible to look good without spending a lot of money,' she told the audience. Dear Ann Landers: I am 87 years old. My wife is 81. We have been married 60 years. When our Methodist minister said, “Till death do you part,” we knew exactly what he meant and we took him seriously. It’s too bad more couples don’t think this way today. But what I am writing about has nothing to do with our marriage. I want to complain about the way they make men’s clothing these days. 1. The tiny buttons on men’s shirts are ridiculous. If a person has even a little bit of arthritis, it is impossible to do a darned thing with those buttons. 2. Why do they put collars on men’s pa­ jamas, for heaven’s sake? It’s a waste of material and they don’t serve any purpose whatsoever. What’s wrong with the old Vneck? 3. Pants pockets are way too small. The average wallet will fit in only one way and it's a struggle to get it out. 4. Undershirts are never long enough and they come three in a package. Why? What if a person wants only one? 5. Shoelaces come in such short lengths that a person cannot tie a decent bow knot. And the quality is awfully poor these days. People would be happy to pay a little more for a shoelace that didn’t break so fast. I am too old to lose my temper every time I get dressed, so please, Ann, see what you can do to get the manufacturer to be sensible. What you say packs a bigger wallop than any paid ad. — Long-Time Reader in Virginia. Dear L.T.R.: I loved your letter. It made a lot of sense to me. I hope the manufacturers will pay attention to what you have written. You’ve provided them with a million dollars’ worth of consumer research and it didn’t cost them a cent. How about child divorce? Refreshments are part of the pre-spring Senior Girls Tea, which honors Hastings High School graduates and their mothers. About 130 attended the event, which was held at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. BARRY SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT DATE: April 4, 1991 DINNER: 6:30 P.M. PLACE: Wesley Woods Methodist Camp (Pifer Road, south of Dowling on Clear Lake) GUEST SPEAKER: Dr. & Mrs. Edward Sterner (colorful & humorous travelogue on their trip to Brazil) COST: $6.00 per person for dinner (business meeting & entertainment following, is free) - MENU Ham & Chicken • Salad Bar • Potatoes • Vegetable Homemade rolls with butter • Homemade desserts • Beverages ******************************************* DETACH & RETURN BEFORE MARCH 22, 1991 Please reserve dinner tickets for me. NAME:________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS:___________ ________________________________________________ PHONE: ____________________ _____ ____________________________________ Dear Ann Landers: Is there a legal way to divorce or disown a child? If not. I would like to be a pioneer and start a new movement. While I was in the hospital suffering like a dog, with a bleeding ulcer, and hoping I'd die, I suddenly thought of another way out of my dilemma — child divorce. Our 28-year-old son is on drugs. He is a college graduate, divorced, and lives with my husband and me when he is not wallowing in the gutter, in jail or “recovering” in a rehab center. Our savings are depleted and we can’t af­ ford to throw away? any more money on our son. All we’ve learned from this nightmare is that we have done everything possible to help him and that we are not to blame for his failures in life. At this moment, he has checked out of yet another rehab center and we expect him to show up at any time. We changed the locks and put his belongings on the porch but it won’t solve the problem. He always finds a way to get back in the house. We arc at the end of our rope with this guy. He has cost us a fortune and caused endless trouble. If you can come up with a solution, you’re a magician. — Ohio. Dear Ohio: You have no legal obligation to a 28-year-old. Your son has been an adult for several years. There comes a time in life when you must accept die fact that you have ex­ Kindergarten Roundup in Hastings set Parents of children who will be 5 years old by Dec. 1, 1991, are asked to register their youngsters soon for kindergarten classes that will begin with the start of school Aug. 27. Registration dates are March 20, 21 and 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school nearest to where they live. Dates for registration this year are the same as parent-teacher con­ ferences for the convenience of parents. It is not necessary or advisable to bring the child to registration, but it is necessary to br­ ing the child’s birth certificate because a copy must be kept with the child’s school records. Parents will be asked to complete an informa­ tion sheet and will be given appointments for screening. Vision and hearing screening will be done by staff from the Barry County Health Department at the Annex Building of Central Elementary School and will take approximate­ ly 20 minutes per child. Appointments will be made the week of April 15 and April 29 and 30. A second appointment will be made for the Gesell Kindergarten Screening, which will be done April 23. 24 or 25. The Gesell Screen­ ing. which will take 15 minutes to complete, is designed to measure the child’s develop­ ment in speech, motor skills and social maturity. The Gesell Screening will be done by Hastings teachers in the Central Elementary library between 8:15 a.m. and 3 p.m. The in­ formation gained from both screenings is im­ portant in enabling the school to provide the best program for the needs of the individual child. It is important for all parents of children ^ho will be 5 years old by Dec. 1. 1991, to register their child during the March 20. 21 and 22 registration dates. Register at thenearest elementary school to where you live. Those who desire additional information about registration or screening should call Central Elementary School. David Arnold. 948-4423; Northeastern Elementary School. Stan Kirkendall. 948-4421: Pleasantview Elementary School. Jo Stebbins. 758-3361: Southeastern Elementarv School. Chris War­ ren. 948-4419. hausted every possibility, extended yourself over and beyond the call of duty and there is nothing more you can do. So, sign off, call it a day and get on with your lives. She’s sick of her Dad’s drinking Dear Ann Landers: I am a 17-year-old girl and plain fed up with my father’s drinking. I think I need to see some kind of psychologist, but it won’t do much good unless my father gets some help, too. Both my parents are in a world of their own and pretend there is no problem. It’s gotten to the point where I hate the sight of my father. If he died tomorrow it wouldn’t bother me one bit. • I need someone to listen to me and I can’t talk to any member of my family. I have a 25-year-old brother who lives at home, but he’s not around very much and we have never been close or had a serious conversation. I love my mom. She’s like my best friend, but she defends my dad whenever I mention his drinking. She makes it sound as if it’s all in my head, like maybe I’m insane. Why doesn’t Mom see any of this? The man gets bombed every night and she’s right there. My father and I don’t get along at all. We never have. He is always putting me down and making me feel like I’m nothing. Please. Ann, I need your help — and soon. No name, please. Just “Boxed In" in Sacramento. Dear Boxed In: Your mother probably doesn’t see any of this because she’s too afraid to acknowledge the truth. It might require her to make some changes in her lie that she can­ not face. There’s an organization called Alateen with chapters all over the country. If you cannot Dear Ann Landers: Your answer to “King" in Coral Springs. Fla., drove me to do something I thought I would never do — write to Ann Landers. The whole thing started with the man whose daughter and son-in-law named their dog after him. He didn’t like the idea. When they call the dog, the man thinks they mean him so he answers. The dog also comes running. The man was embarrassed when this happened in front of company. There’s a lot of confusion in that house. You said he should be flattered and then went on to say there’s a heifer in Wisconsin named after you, as we'l as a horse in Florida and a dog in Minneapolis. You said you didn’t mind a bit. Well. of course you don’t mind. Why should you? You live in Chicago. You are not even remotely involved with any of these animals who have your name. How would you like it if you lived on the premises with the hound and every time someone yell­ ed, “Ann,” you answered and they said. "Not you — we are calling the dog.” It’s bad enough when there are three generations in the family with the same name. This we can’t do anything about, but for heaven’s sake, leave family members out of the lineup when you go to select a name for your pet. — D.H.R., Troy, N.Y. Dear Troy: I was amazed at the number of readers who nailed me on this one. Some of them wrote letters that were pretty darned funny, but yours was definitely the best. Feeling pressured to have sex? How wellinformed are you? Write for Ann Landers’ booklet, "Sex and the Teenager." Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for S3.65 (this in­ cludes postage and handling) to: Teens, c/o Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. Ill. 60611-0562. (In Canda, send $4.45). COPYRIGHT 1991 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE INC. Legal Notices SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage mode by Jeffrey P. Westerly and Kimberly L. Westerly, husband and wife to D.M. Bullard Mortgage Bankers Corpora­ tion a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Michigan Mortgage, dated May 17, 1988. and recorded on May 20, 1988 in Liber 446. on pages 440, Barry County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Government National Mortgagee Association .by. mesne assignment(s) dated December,3, 1990. and recorded on February 25, 1991 in Liber 512, on page 131, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Three Thousand Four Wundred Seventy-Six and 68/100 Dollars ($43,476.68), including interest at 11% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Court Wouse in Wastings, Michigan, at eleven o'clock a.m. on April 18, 1991. Said premises are situated in the City of Wastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2, Block 1 of Kenfield's Second Addition to the City of Wastings, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 37. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 7, 1991 Government National Mortgage Association Assignee of Mortgagee Shapiro & Alt Attorneys 700 E. Big Beaver Rood. Suite E Troy. Michigan 48083 (313)689-1805 (4/4) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Estate File No. 91-20548-SE Estote of LOUISE V. VAUGHN. DECEASED. Social Security No. 411-546-797. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On March 28. 1991 at 9:30 a.m., in the probate courtroom. Wastings, Michigan, before Won. Richard W. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing­ will be held on the petition of Nancy A. Larsen re­ questing that Martin Beckwith, of 326 Beech Street, Freeport. Michigan. 49325. be appointed personal representative of the estate of Louise V. Vaughn, deceased, who lived at 326 Beech Street. Freeport, Michigan and who died February 21. 1991: and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated August 17, 1989, be admitted to probate. It also is requested that the heirs at law of said deceased be determined. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probote court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. March 1. 1991 Richard J. Hudson (PI5220) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE « FISHER 607 North Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 945-3495 NANCY C. LARSEN By; Richard J. Hudson Address of Petitioner 125 Race, P.O. Box 164. Freeport, Ml 49325 (3/7) State of Michigan Probata Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Estate File No. 91-20547-SE Estate of LYNDEN R. JOHNCCX.K. DECEASED. Social Security No. 383-16-7374. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On March 28. 1991 at 9:30 a.m., in the prauo*e courtroom. Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. Richord H. Show Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Lynden R. Johncock. Jr. Requesting that Lynden R. Johncock. Jr. be ap­ pointed personal representative of the estate of Lynden R. Johncock. deceased, who lived at 4386 Joy Road. Shelbyville, Michigan, and who died February 15, 1991; and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated August 31. 1989 be ad­ mitted to probate. It also is requested that the helrs-at-law or said deceased be determined. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court end the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. March 1. 1991 Richard J. Hudson (PI5220) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE 8 FISHER 607 North Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 945-3495 LYNDEN R. JOHNCOCK. JR. By: Richard J. Hudson 4310 Blue Lagoon Road, Shelbyville. Ml 49344 (3/7) State of Michigan 56-1 Judicial District Judicial Circuit ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBUCATION/POST1NG AND NOTICE OF ACTION Cose No. 90GC 0665 Court address: 220 West Court Street, Hastings. Ml 49058. Court Telephone No. (616) 948-4838 CITY OF HASTINGS 102 S. Broodway Hastings. Ml 49058 Plaintiff's attorney Jeffrey L. Youngsma (P40393) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE 8 FISHER 607 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO., an Illinois corporation and JEFFREY K. BENNETT 831 Honey Creek. NE Ada. Ml 49301 TO: Jeffrey K. Bennett IT IS ORDERED: You ore being sued by plaintiff in this court to obtain a judgment against you arising out of a con­ tract for rood improvements. You must file your answer or take other action permitted by law in this court at the court address above on or before March 8, 1991. If you fail to do so, a default judg­ ment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in this cose. A copy of this order shall be published once each week in the Hastings Banner for three consecutive weeks, and proof of publication shall be filed in this court. Jeffrey L. Youngsma shall post a copy of this order In the courthouse, and at Hastings Post Of­ fice. 209 W. Mill Street, Hastings. Ml 49058 and at Hastings City Hall. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Ml •19058 for three continuous weeks, and shall file proof of posting in this court. A copy of this order shall be sent to Jeffrey K. Bennott at the last known address by registered mail, return receipt requested, before the date of the last publication and the affidavit of mailing shall be filed with this court. February 20. 1991 Lois E. Zawierucho District Court Clerk Gary R. Holman (Pl5079) Judge (3/14) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 7, 1991 — Page 9 From Time to Time... By Esther Walton Yankee Springs: An Early History At the 1966 Yankee Springs dedication (from left) Ron Nagel, Noval Ham­ mond, David Walton, Martha Walton and Esther Walton. “By very little cultivation of the ground, it On June 12, 1941, Schuyler Bowen of was possible to raise corn and the few Yankee Springs Township took over the Ban­ vegetables then natives knew how to grow. ner history column from Vf .L. Cook, and bet­ Now with their bows and arrows, simple ween June 12 and July 24 wrote seven articles fishing outfits and canoes, what more did they covering the early history* of Yankee Springs. need to make them happy? These articles will be reproduced here over "There are records of several Indian the next few weeks, with updated comments villages in various sections of this country. from this writer: There were well-defined paths or trails travel­ “The history of Barry County is closely in­ ed by Indians in their journeys to these terwove with that of the stale and nation. It villages, or to more distant Indian settlements. would be difficult to consider Yankee Springs "When the first white settlers came from without a brief mention of the earlier days of the eastern states (mostly from New York), Barry County, of which that township is a they took the boat at Buffalo for Detroit, then part. came on horseback or by ox-team and wagon “The earliest known inhabitants of Barry from the latter place, or if they came on foot, County were, of course, the American In­ as many of them did, to locate farms, they dians, White men came during the 1820s and could follow Indians trails through the woods 1830s. The early pioneer;, through their hard and oak openings. When Hastings was first struggles, did their full snare in the develop­ established as the county seat, there were ment of the Northwest Territory, of which many Indian wigwams there on the north side Michigan is a part. of the river. “Michigan entered the Union as a state in "The Chippewa tribe ceded their lands in 1837. Barry County was surveyed in 1826 and this part of Michigan to the U.S. Government 1827, and was created a county by act of the by treaty in 1819. The Pottawotomies and OtTerritorial Legislature in 1829. tewas, by the treaty made at Chicago in 1821, “It was named Barry in honor of William T. Barry, Postmaster General under President <• parted with all their claims.. “By these treaties, Barry County was open­ Andrew Jackson. It was the custom then to ed for the purchase of land by white settlers. give a new county the name of some noted The tide of immigration to this part of men — so we have Jackson, Calhoun, Van Michigan set in strongly during the latter part Buren Cass and other Michigan counties so of the 1830s and the early 1840s. Clearings named. This county then was connected with were made. Rude log cabins furnished shelter Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Branch, and Eaton as a for the families, and other crude buildings part of St. Joseph County. Other connections made of the same material provided places to were made later. keep whatever stock the pioneer might “By an act of the Michigan Legislature in possess. 1838, Barry County was divided into four "The homes of the early settlers were not townships. The northeast quarter was called much when compared to present-day farm Hastings Township, the northwest quarter buildings. Most of the cabins first built were was Thomapple, the south cast quarter laid up with logs, one story high, ‘chicked’ Johnstown, and the southwest quarter Barry. with mud plaster, usually one room, heated in “After these four townships were organiz­ the cold weather by burning logs in the huge ed, for governmental purposes, this county stone fire place. There all the cooking was was a part of Kalamazoo County, and so re­ done in kettles hung on a crane. The baking of mained until the passage of the act by the State com bread and cakes, (as wheat flour was Legislature March 15, 1839, which separated very scarce) was done in the large bake kettles Barry from Kalamazoo County. On the first and built-in ovens. Monday, in April 1839, Barry County held its "This would be a slow progress for the first county election. modem housewife. The floors, where there “As early as 1827, James Moreau were any, would be made of split and hewn or established a trading post in Thomapple later on of sawed timber. The roof was finish­ Township, which then included the four ed with hand-made shingles, in most cases of townships of Irving, Rutland, Thomapple and the ’shake type.’ The furniture and fur­ Yankee Springs, near what was later known nishings of the home were meager in the as Bull’s Prairie in Rutland Township (better truest sense. located today as on Irving Road, just south of "A family was lucky if they had ’ticks’ the Thomapple River). A block house was (mattresses) filled with marsh hay. far more built on Scales Prairie in Thomapple lucky if they could fill them with feathers Township about three miles southwest of the plucked from wild geese or ducks. Either present village of Middleville which was made a fairly comfortable bed for the tired known in Indian days as “Middle- Village," settler. Of course, the feather tick was prefer­ receiving that name because it was located red. Tables and chairs were crude and usually between Indian settlements on the banks of the of home construction. Kalamazoo and the Grand rivers. "Due to poor transportation, very few fur­ “The northwest portion of Barry County nishings and supplies could be brought in by was a perfect paradise for the native Indians. the family. Practically all the clothing and The dense timber was a protection to their household linens were woven and made up in wigwams, the lakes, the river and the smaller the home and by hand. A spinning wheel and streams provided fish. Wild game was very hand loom could be found in nearly every plentiful. Fruits, such as wild grapes, plums, pioneer cabin home. ____________ and berries in their seasons were abundant. • NOTICE • PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Board of Review NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Review will meet on Tuesday, March 5, 1991 at '.he Prairieville Township Hall to receive and review the 1991 assess­ ment roll. FURTHER NOTICE is hereby given to all persons liable to assessment for taxes in Prairieville Township that the assessment roll will be subject to inspection at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, in the village of Prairieville. The Board of Review will meet on the following days. MONDAY, MARCH 11, 1991 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 1991 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm and 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 1991 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm MULTIPLIER FACTOR AG. 1.002 COMM: 1025 IND:1.000 RES:1.0346 DEV:1.000 Upon request of any person who is assessed on said roll, or his agent, and upon sufficient cause being shown, the Board of Review will correct the assessment of such properly as will, in their judgment make the valuation thereof relatively just and equal. Roy Reck, Supervisor “Today (1941), a traveler coming into Barry County on fine paved roads from Battle Creek, Kalamazoo or Grand. Rapids can locate the original Yankee Springs. If he reaches Hastings from Grand Rapids or Battle Creek over M-37, he can leave our county seal over the Hastings — Yankee Springs — Prairieville county road, now paved to Yankee Springs, and reach what was a very important place in the early days. From Kalamazoo, the traveler can start out on M-43. A few miles north of Richland, he can take the county road leading north to Prairieville. Yankee Springs and Hastings, and he can get to Yankee Springs easily. It is about 10 miles mostly west and a little south of Hastings, and about 18 miles nearly north from the junction of M-43, with the county road north of Richland (Norris Road). “Writing on this subject some time ago, a Barry County historian said that the traveler at that time ’May notice, if he is driving slowly enough, an old tumble-down shed at the side of the road. On this shed is a sign that reads: ’the old Yankee Springs.’ Should his curiosity or thirst prompt him to stop and investigate, he would find after wading through weed and marsh grass, two springs, one with soft water, the other with hard water, bubbling from the bark. There would seem to be very little in this desolate looking place to impress the traveler. But should he be interested in the early history of Michigan, he would find that Yankee Springs once played an important role in the lives of many of the early settlers.’ (By 1991, both springs have dried up. The general location is known, but their exact spot is not known.) “Now the old shed, part of Yankee Springs tavern, has vanished. There should be a stone marker placed at the road side to indicate where Yankee Bill Lewis’ famous tavern once stood. Is there not interest enough in our pioneer history to induce some person or per­ sons. or society or organization to see that such as marker is placed at Yankee Springs?” Mr. Schuyler Bowen’s wish for a marker at Yankee Springs came true in 1965, when the Barry County Historical Society got a marker on the site. To do this was a story in it self. This writer was then president of the Historical Society, and a historical marker had been placed by the state at the state swim­ ming beach on Gun Lake. When the historical society sent in the text and requested it to be placed on the site, the answer was "no." There already was a marker for Yankee Spr­ ings and it was on the swimming beach at Gun Lake. Never mind the marker said “Near here was the Tavern of Yankee Bill Lewis" while the tavern site was about seven miles east. The Department of Natural Resources area director was Ron Nagel, a young man who also thought it was crazy to have a marker on Gun Lake marking a site seven miles east. There was a lot of discussion and disappoint­ ment, but finally the state gave the word. They would remove the old marker and the Historical Society could buy a new one, but it had to have the same text as the old. Ron Nagel dutifully took down the old marker and dumped it in the back of the truck. The truck went to the correct site and dutifully dumped it on an old dump site. Nagel reported the old marker removed. A week later, a pair of new posts appeared, paid for by the Historical Society. The "new" marker was picked up from the dump by the Historical Society and placed on the proper site. A dedication ceremony was held in the spr­ ing and 200 people attended. Today, the marker stands on the hill overlooking the original site. The Hastings branch of the American Association of University Women will meet at the home of Mrs. Vera King at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 19. The program will be an informal con­ versation with Vera Megroth Washbum on, "Life in Czarist Russia,” where she lived as a child. She came to United States when she was 14 years old. Program chairs will be Rowena Hale and Norma Peters, and hostesses will be Lucille Hecker and Norma Peters. Members will meet at the Barry Coun­ ty Court House parking lot at 6:30 p.m. for car polling. AAUW Week is being observed March 5-11, with the Barry County Board of Commissioners reading and signing a proclamation to that effect. The document will be read at the first county board meeting of the month, Tuesday, March 12, at 10 a.m. in the Commissioners room on the third floor of the Barry County Courthouse. kuoSELL & BATCHELOR Attorneys & Counselors 200 Monroe, NW - Suite 555 Grand Rapids. Michigan 49503 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STH JUDICIAL COURT COUNTY OF BARRY MORTGAGE SALE File No. 90-151-GC HON. RICHARD SHUSTER CIRCUIT JUDGE EDWART MARKWART ond JEANETTE MARKWART, hutband and wife, and AMANDA MARKWART Plaintiffs. DONALD CORNELIUS and LINDA CORNELIUS, husband and wife, and MYRTLE BROADHURST jointly and severely. Defendants. JAMES B. PAHL (P-337’6) Attorney for Plaintiff 264 Grand Ledge Highway Sunfield. Michigan 48890 Telephone: (517) 566-8037 NOTICE OF LAND CONTRACT FORECLOSURE SALE DEFAULT having been mode In the conditions of a Judgment of Foreclosure of a certain land con­ tract made on June 24. 1983, wherein DONALD CORNELIUS and LINDA CORNELIUS, husband and wife, and MYRTLE BROADHURST are the vendees and EDWARD MARKWART and JEANETTE MARKWART, husband and wife, ond AMANDA MARKWART are the vendors; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on Friday. April 26. 1991 at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the front entrance to the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State Street. Hastings, Michigan, that being the place established by said Judgment for holding the foreclosure sale, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder at public auction, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on said Judgment of Foreclosure, together with allowable costs of the sale, the lands and premises in said Judgment of Foreclosure mentioned and described as follows: Ail that part of Section 16, T4N, R7W, Woodland Township. Barry County, Michigan, Commencing 26 rods 1 /4 feet West from the Southeast corner of said Section 16; thence East 3'4 rods; thence North 12 rods; thence West 3'4 rods; thence South 12 rods to the point of beginning. Dated: February 20. 1991 James B. Pohl (P33716) Attorney for Plaintiffs 173 Main Street Post Office Box 115 Sunfield, Michigan 48890 . Telephone: (517) 566-8037 (4/4) Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage mode by CONSTANCE J. MANNING, a single woman. Mortgagor, to Waterfield Mortgage Company, Inc., an Indiana corporation. 200 East Berry Street. Fort Wayne, Indiana 46801, dated November 29, 1971, and recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds on January 17, 1972, in Liber 206 at Page 366, which was re-recorded August 17. 1972. in Libor 210 at Page 257. which was assigned by mesne assignments to FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, a corpora­ tion organized and existing under the laws of the United States. 150 South Wacker. Chicago. Illinois, dated December 30. 1972. and recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds on January 22, 1973, in Liber 213 at Page 286. By reason of such default the undersigned elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of said mor­ tgage due and payable forthwith. At the date of this notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest at the rate of 77, per annum on said mortgage the sum of Thirteen Thou­ sand, Thirty-Four and 76/100 Dollars ($13,034.76). No suit or proceeding at l-jw has been instituted to recover the debt sreurod by said mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided and to pay said amount with interest as provided in said mor­ tgage. and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including attorney's fees allowed by law. said mor­ tgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings, Michigan, the place of holding the Circuit Court within the County of Barry, City of Hastings. Michigan, on Thursday, March 28, 1991, at 2:00 in the afternoon local time. Pursuant to Public Act No. 104, Public Acts of 1971, (MSA 27A3240(3]) the redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of the foreclosure sale. The premises covered by said mortgage Is situated in the Township of Thornapple, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and more fully described as: Lot 11, Hilltop Estates, Part of the Northwest '/», Northwest Section 15, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof. Federal National Mortgage Association, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States Dated: February 21, 1991 James W. Batchelor (P-25500) RUSSELL & BATCHELOR Attorneys for Mortgagee 200 Monroe. NW - Suite 555 Grand Rapids. Michigan 49503 (3-14) AIIAOIGVX-IU SHRIMP, SEAFOOD & CK4BBAR • IliATLRIXG CRAB LEGS! • A variety of Fish. Peel "n Eat Shrimp. Deep-Fried Shrimp • Potatoes. Vegetables, Kntb Cakes • Our lull Soup Salad & Fruit Bur included! $095 AAU W to hear about Czarist Russia Children S yrs. & under $5,95 Finally, all the Shrimp, Seafood & Crab you want! Wed. thru Sun. Dinner hours only. No earn -outs. Nnl available at MaD locations. ’ ' Hastings 915 W. Slate Street 948-2701 Big Boy n a rtgutcred trademark of Elias Brothen Restauraru. Inc. ♦ Sth Annual Seminar on * Starting A small Business THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 1991 5wise a! Legal Notices pKbox from 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. at the MiddleVilla Inn on M-37, Middleville PtMONNtl SERVICES INC. 126,129 E. State St., Hastings This seminar is designed to assist those individuals who have an interest in becoming self-employed to gain a bet­ ter understanding of what it takes to succeed. Professional Resume Service Specializing in affordable complete resume service. Topics covered will include: initial steps to avoid costly mistakes, business plan development, and financial considerations. $20.00 registration fee includes lunch and materials. Services Include: Cover Letter Interview Editing Quality 1 ype Written Copies • REGISTRATION FORM • NAME ADDRESS For more information and rates Call Kyle at 948-8600 PHONE NOW ACCEPTING EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS MON.-FRI. BETWEEN 9 A.M.-ll A.M. ONLY! ♦ ♦ ♦ RETURN THIS FORM and Registration Fee (520.00) Payable to J.E.D.C., 117 S. Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058 948-0896 « �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 7, 1991 Legal Notices Hastings Middle Schoolers train for academic event State of Michigan In the Circuit Court for the County of Barry ORDER FOR PUBLICATION File No. 90-428-CH Hon. Richard M. Shuster EUGENE BAKER and LENORA E. BAKER. Plaintiffs, vs. CASTLETON TOWNSHIP. ROBERT A. BOWMAN. ROBERT W. SHAFFER. ROBERT RUSSELL. CON­ SUMERS POWER COMPANY. FRANCIS A. ARENS. JANET R. ARENS. BARBARA ARRINGTON, JOHN ARRIANGTON. BEULAH BACHINSKI. HENRY BACHINSKI. GORDON CLARK. MARYLYN CLARK. CAROL J. COLLEY. PRUDDIE M. COLLEY. SAMUEL P. COLLEY. ALICE A. FLETCHER, JAMES E. FRAZIER. MARY BETH FRAZIER. CARL C. FRONCZAK, DOROTHY A. FRONCZAK. FRANCES L. HALBERT, JOHN D. HALBERT. WILLIAM R. HECKER. ELEENA J. HECKER. MARJORIE M. HILL. DONALD P. JOSEPH. JEANETTE H. JOSEPH. JOHN M. JOSEPH. SR.. ROLAND R. KEMMERER. JR. CARLENE KULAKOW5KI, a/k/a/ Carlene Kasclolka. STANLEY KULAKOWSKI. a/k/a/ Stanley Kasclolka, DOROTHY J. MORGAN. CHARLES MATER, VER­ NON S. MORGAN. CATHERINE M. MORGAN, KEN­ NETH P. MCCOY. ELIZABETH OSMAN. MAX OSMAN. CLEO RIPLEY. WILFORD RIPLEY. BERTHA SCHRAUBEN. HERAAAN SCHRAUBEN. SR.. CHARLES SEEGER. ONIE SEEGER. NORRIS R. STARK. SHIRLEY A. STARK. AMELIA E. SWEMLINE. DONALD SWEMLINE. AAARTHA D. SWIFT. ALDEN P. VIN­ CENT, ARLENE C. VINCENT. DONALD L. WAKELIN. VIRGINIA L. WAKELIN, LEE WRIGHT (aka LEONA WRIGHT). PAUL GNEITING. PATRICIA GNEITING. Defendants. SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE & FISHER Jeffrey L. Youngsma (P-40393) Attorney for Plaintiffs 6C7 N. Broadway Hastings. KM 49058 (616) 945-3495 At a session of said Court, held in the Circuit Courtroom in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan this 1st day of March 1991. PRESENT: HON. RICHARD M. SHUSTER Circuit Judge. On the 18th day of September. 1990, on action was filed by Eugene Baker and Lenora E. Baker to vacate an alley In the plat known as Pleasant Shores, along Thornapple Lake. Barry County, Michigan. Upon consideration of the Motion and Affidavit of Plaintiffs attesting to the fact that some Defen­ dants in this action cannot be personally served with a Summons and a copy of the Complaint herein because their present whereabouts are unknown, and they have no last known addresses, and that publication of notice of this action in a newspaper of general circulation is most likely to give notice to those Defendants and it appearing to this Court that Plaintiffs, after diligent inquiry, have been unable to ascertain the Defendants' residences either within or without the State of Michigan, ond it further appearing that personal service of Summons and Complaint In this action cannot be made on some Defendants for the above stated reasons, and that publication is the best means available to apprise Defendants of the pendency of this action; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendants. Mar­ jorie M. Hill, Donald L. Wakelin and Virginia L. Wakelin, Max and Elizabeth Osman and all other unknown owners and claimants, shall on or before the 22nd day of March, 1991, serve their answers on Jeffrey L. Youngsma, attorney for Plaintiffs whose address Is 607 N. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058, or take such other action as may be permitted by law. Failure to comply with this Order may result In a judgment by default against the Defendants for the relief demanded In the Complaint filed in this Court. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order be published once each week for three con­ secutive weeks In the Hastings Banner, a newspaper in general circulation hereby designated as most likely to give notice to the Defendants. Publication shall occur within the County of Barry, State of Michigan. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the first publication of this Order be mode within fourteen (14) days from the date of entry of this Order; and that mail­ ing a copy of this Order be dispensed with because Plaintiffs cannot, with reasonable diligence, ascer­ tain a place where the Defendants probably receive matter transmitted by mail. Richard M. Shuster, Circuit Judge DRAFTED BY: Jeffrey I. Youngsma SIEGEL. HUDSON, GEE & FISHER 607 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (616)945-3495 (3/21) SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Steve W. Lee. a single man to First Federal of Michigan a corporation organized ond existing under the laws of the United States Mortgagee, dated November 15, 1983, ond recorded on November 17, 1983 in Liber 256, on page(s) 767, Barry County Records. Michigan, ond assigned by said Mortgagee to CltFed Mortgage Corporation of America by on assign­ ments) dated July 14, 1969, and recorded on July 20, 1989 in Liber 485, on page 276, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date thereof the su n of Twenty-Nine Thousand Sixty-One and 90/100 Dollars ($29,061.90), Including interest at 12.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute In such case mode and pro­ vided. notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Court House in Hastings, Michigan, at eleven o'clock a.m. on April 18. 1991. Said promises are situated In the Town^nip of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the South fractional 1/2 of the Nor­ thwest fractional 1/4 of Section 7. Town 1 North. Rango 9 West, described as commencing at an iron stake that is north 61* east 22 feet from the southeast corner of Gwin's Grove, according to the recorded plat thereof (said southeast corner being the south corner common to Lot 12 of said Gwin’s Grove ond Lot 13 of the First Addition to Gwin's Grove, according to the recorded plot thereof), thence south 28%* East 149 feet for place of begin­ ning. then South 28'4* East 293 feet to an Iron stoke In the center of the angling highway, thence south 45* west 120.1 feet thence north 28*30' west to a point 45* 122 feet from the place of beginning, thence north 45* east 122 feet to place of beginn­ ing. EXCEPTING a strip of land about 16 feet wide, measured on a line running south 28'4* east from and off the easterly end of above described premises and along the entire easterly side thereof. ALSO granting herewith the right to use the northeasterly 6 feet of Lot 13 of the First Addi­ tion to Gwin's Grove. Crooked Lake, to be used as a footpath and for transporting anything to and from the lake, which right was created In the War­ ranty Deed dated August 16, 1947. and recorded in Liber 201. Page 565, and previous instruments. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 7. 1991 CitFed Mortgage Corporation of America Assignee of Mortgagee Shapiro ond Alt Attorneys 700 E. Big Beaver Road. Suite E Troy. Michigan 48083 (313)689-1805 (4/4) Aaron Schantz and Chrlasen Helmer hit the books In preparation for the Academic Track Meet. Woodland News by Catherine Lucas Sarah McKinney and Allison Loftus practice their dramatic readings. The military and military family support service held by the Lakewood Ministerial Assoication Sunday afternoon included the participation of seven ministers: Ward Pierce of the hosting Lakewood United Methodist Church, Brian Allbright of Woodbury United Brethren in Christ Church. Kevin Cherry of Sunfield United Brethren in Christ Church, Ben Ridder of Christian Reformed Church in Lake Odessa, Chris Schroeder of Sunfield United Methodist Church and Alan Sellman of Zion Lutheran Church. The Rev. Rick McKire of the Potter Park United Methodist Outreach program at Potter Park. Lansing, was the guest speaker. The Rev. Robert Kirsten of Woodland United Methodist Church attended the service but could not arrive in time to assist with it because of an earlier program at Welcome Comers United Methodist Church where he is also minister. Special music included ‘‘I’m Proud To Be An American” sung by the Lakewood United Methodist cherub choir, directed by Kathy Stowell. Jeff Booi sang some of the verses solo and assisted the small children, including his sons, with the rest of the song. A quartet of Nancy and Jeff Booi, Kathy Stowell and Fran Courser sang, and Chris Pierson sang a solo. Organist was Marilyn Oaks, pianist was Elcanora Pierce and Craig Rush was sound operator. A yellow “support the troops in the Persian Gulf ribbon” was stapled to each bulletin. Names of servicemen were collected and a special prayer for their continuing safety was said. At the end of the service, Gretchen Slater thanked the sponsors on behalf of service families of the area. When the Woodland Lions Club held a Meijers dinner at Lakewood United Methodist Church last Tuesday a large crowd enjoyed a meal and games. WJ1M announcer Jack Rob­ bins was master of ceremonies and awarded several game and door prizes. Wendell Studt won a prize for having the most unusual item in a pocket or purse (a calf castrating ring). Karen Harsh was the Community Party Coordinator. The chair Bill Brodbeck was using broke before the meal and spilled Bill on the floor. Someone commented that Meijers sells chairs and whatever organization owned that chair could easily replace it. The Woodland Lions Club had sold 150 tickets to the party, but for various reasons, including illnesses and icy weather, only about 120 people came. The meal was served quickly and efficiently by Lions Club members and their wives. Ruth Niethamer was transferred from Pen­ nock Hospital to Blodgett last week. She is now out of intensive care, but still in Blodgett Hospital being treated for a respiratory problem. The Lakewood area World Day of Prayer program was held at Kilpatrick United Brethren Church Friday. Hildred Chase was chairman of the event, which included readings by women from several churches. Vernon and Ruth Newton were surprised by a reception at Woodland United Methodist Church followed Sunday morning worship in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary. Ruth’s cousins, Carl and Pauline Lehman from Bellevue and Hildred Chase, were there to help in the surprise. Their son, Kenneth Newton, and his family of Detroit, intended to come, but icy roads that morning and a multi-car accident on the interstate highway made it unfeasible. When the Woodland Township Board met Monday evening, Orwin Moore, Barry Coun­ ty Commissioner, brought the new director of Barry County 911, Charles Nvshom, to meet the board members. Carol Dwyer, a representative of the Barry County Solid Waste Recycling organization, also spoke to the board. The recycling pro­ gram is currently being underwritten by Ken Neil, who operates the Barry County Landfill, and sale of the recyclable materials does not Typically, track coaches prepare their athletes for a meet through strenuous physical work-outs. However, more than 100 Hastings Middle School students are preparing for their annual track meet by pouring over books, practicing dramatic readings and rehearsing songs. They are not preparing for a typical track meet. They are preaparing for their annual Academic Track meets. They will compete in art. talent, dramatic quite pay expenses of collecting them. The people operating the recycling project would like to have a little financial help from the townships included in the upcoming budget. Stella (Mrs. Earl) Engle asked the board to help with a drainage problem on her farm by getting larger culverts under Woodland Road near Brown Road. The board referred Mrs. Engle to the Barry County Road Commission. The Township Board does not have authority to alter a county road or drains under one. On Tuesday evening, the Woodland Township Board sponsored a meeting of pro­ perty owners concerned about the Mud Creek-Collier Drain project. There were ap­ proximately 50 affected residents at the meeting. They received information about the proposed project and the legal problems in­ volved. Several of the citizens at the meeting offered financial help to hire a lawyer to study the problem and represent Woodland Township property owners at future meetings and hearings concerning this widening and deepening project. The proposed changes would add water from part of Ionia County to the drain and move all the water from areas of Sunfield Township, Eaton County, much faster, and then dump it between Barnum and Davenport roads where it could worsen current flooding problems in Woodland, Castleton and Hastings townships. Opponents say only a very few farmers in Sunfield Township would benefit from this project. The Barry County Drain Commis­ sioner, Bob Shaffer, is also opposing this project. Robert and Linda King, Velte Road, Woodland Township, are proud grandparents of Jesse Nathan Hendershot. The boy was bom at Blodgett Hospital early in February. He was welcomed’home by sister. Ashalea. age 2. He weighed seven pounds at birth and was 19 inches long. His other grandparents are Ed and Sheila Hendershot of Cedar Springs. Great grand­ parents are Milton and Olive Mason of Hastings, Ellen King of Lake Odessa and Mary Hendershot of Grand Rapids. Trent Slater, son of Fred and Gretchen Slater of Woodland, called his wife, Michele, on Saturday and told her he was at the peace conference in Iraq with Gen. Norman Schwartzkopf. Slater is in the First Infantry Division known as "The Big Red." His mother was not surprised, as she had already seen the "Big Red" patch on soldiers at the peace conference site on TV news. The third combined Lenten service was held at Woodland United Methodist Church Sunday evening. The church choir, which in­ cludes three present and past members of the well-known Woodland Gospel Singers, sang two hymns. The Rev. Brian Allbright of Woodbury United Brethren Church gave a message about "Living Fruitful and Worthy of The Holy God.” The fourth combined Lenten service, spon­ sored by the Lakewood Ministerial Associa­ tion, will be held Sunday, March 10. at 7 p.m. at Woodbury United Brethren Church. The Rev. LeRoy Griffin, co-pastor of Hope Church of the Brethren and interim co-pastor of Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish, will be the speaker. The fifth service will be at Zion Lutheran Church with Rev. Keith Laidier March 17 and the sixth will be at Kilpatrick United Brethren in Christ Church March 24. with the Rev. Alan Sellman speaking. The series will end with the annual Good Friday service, tradi­ tionally held at Centra! United Methodist in Lake Odessa, at 1 p.m. March 29. The Rev. Ward Pierce of Lakewood United Methodist will speak Good Friday. NOTICE OF MEETING DATES FOR THE FOLLOWING GROUPS Barry County Planning Commis­ sion meets the 4th Monday of every month at 7:30 P.M. or at the call of the chair. Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 7:30 P.M. or at the call of the chair. and interpretive reading, four-on-four math, biology, science. United States history, boys’ quartet and girls’ trio and other contests. The team’s first meet will be against Kenowa Hills Wednesday March 20. at the Kenowa Hills Middle School. Next. Hastings takes on Caledonia Middle School. Monday March 25, in Caledonia. First through third place awards will be given with first place winners earning a spot in April’s State Invitation Meet, in Saginaw. Debbie Evans, Gabrielle Solme and Mindy Scanbel practice singing the scales. Lake Odessa News: Real estate dealers made the news last week in Ionia publications with Yager Realty recognized by the Ionia County Board of Realtors’ Continuing Education class. Among the top salespeople in the county were Wayne Musbach receiving the silver award; Duane Yager the gold award; and Monte Horstman a gold award; Don Schrader a gold award with diamond. A bronze award represents a half million dollars in sales. Silver award denotes S750.000 in sales. Gold award signifies a million in sales. A winner of gold award with three diamonds went to Phil McClelland of Lakewood Real Estate. From Greenridge Realty Inc. of Lowell, Cyndee (Morlock) Hesche was named Sales Associate of the Month. Cyndee is a Lakewood graduate, daughter of Richard and June Morlok. Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet next week Thursday, March 14, at Lake Manor at 7:30 p.m. The Evening Circle of Central Church’s - SALES HELP - WANTED Part-Time Evening-Retail 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. or flexible, ex­ perience in lumber not necessary. Apply in writing to ... United Methodist Women hosted two other circles at the church Feb. 26 to write notes of greeting to absent members in the warmer climates and to the homebound, including the program booklets for the year’s programs and activities. The birth of Michael Lee has been announc­ ed by his parents, Thomas and Lisa Nordhof of Ashley, Feb. 4. His grandparents arc Joan (Reed) Livingston, Gary and Diane Liv­ ingston of Belding and the Richard Nordhofs of Saranac. Great-grandparents are Milo and Bonnie Reed. Lloyd and Alice Livingston. Richard and Lena Nordhof. A high school senior at CC-C schools. Den­ nis Noll has been selected a National Merit Scholarship Finalist. He is a nephew of Donald Shelienbarger of Eaton Highway and the late Dorothy (Noll) Shelienbarger. A recent retiree of the Michigan Depart­ ment of Transportation is engineer Ali Shustari, son-in-law of Marie Warner. He has been with the M-DOT for 36 years. Signs indicate the start of a new business in the pole-barn-type garage at the corner of Jor­ dan Lake Street and Tasker Road. The newly painted signs read "La-Ko Storage." with new doors to accommodate that type of business. Another new business appears tn be about to open on Tupper Lake Street. The space was last used by Joanne's Consignment Store. The window now reads "Buy. Sell or Trade.7 BARRY COUNTY LUMBER P.O. Box C, Hastings, Ml 49058 INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... • Individual Health • Group Health • Retirement • Life Home Auto • • • • • • Farm Business Mobile Home Personal Belongings Rental Property Motorcycle s.„„ 1308 Ctfcrnari Agmy JIM, JOHN, DAVE . 945-3412 - HELP WANTED L.P.N.’s and Medical Assistants Now accepting employment applications Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. only. ALL FEES ARE EMPLOYER PAID .1. r Call ... 948-8600 ^WISE Personnel Services Inc. P.O. Box 126 129 E. State St. Hastings, Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 7, 1991 — Page 11 Central unveils student mural by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Birds and beasts of every description, shaped by the hands and imagination of Cen­ tral Elementary fourth-grade students, lurked behind the veil. They waited, ready to pounce on the eager audience and surprise it with their vivid colors and .fixtures. The moment had arrived, Central’s fourth­ grade students and their parents gathered last Thursday for the unveiling of the school's new mural depicting Michigan's flora and fauna. As the veil fell, a collective, “Oh," filled the air as the students got their first look at what they had created. Birds, fish, animals and insects, brought to life by the hands of children, teemed through three panels depicting different Michigan environs. Students and their parents were invited to take a close look at the mural, to touch it and enjoy the texture, which is an important part of the design. The students crowded around the mural, looking at all the different animals they created. Dozens of hands, which once molded the soft clay, giving it form and life, reached out to experience the cool, shining reality of their creation. “We were originally going to hang it higher, but we decided to mount it lower so people could see it better and touch it," said Lori Dunn, a local ceramacist who guided the children through the project. The project was made possible by a grant from the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo and the Michigan Council for the Arts. The project began in December when Dunn visited the school and explained the project to each fourth-grade class, showing them ex­ amples of her work and demonstrating techni­ ques they would use to create the mural. In January, the students researched and constructed the mural. They worked in groups, some tracing and cutting out the animals from patterns, while others work on texturing and others on adhering the forms to the background. Next, Dunn cut the mural into small sec­ tions which would be easier to move, kiln fire and mount on the wall. Then, Dunn and Delton Artist “Jungle Jim" Powell, guided another group of children as they painted the mural. A lot of parents and even some of the children said they were amazed at how well the group effort turned out. Dunn likened the experience to music. “It's like being a conductor," she said. “You have to draw all the different musicians together." The project was succesful because fourth­ grade students arc at an age where they are able to work well together, said Dunn. She also noted they were at an age where they still had a child’s fearless exuberance. ’’In this age group they’re not worried if something doesn't look like its supposed to; their work still has a child-like quality." she said. “A butterfly may feel more than look like a butterfly." When she talked to the children before the unveiling, she told them. “Never be afraid to dream great things.” Dunn told the parents how she shared a dream with the children who made it their own and created something lasting and durable that would be enjoyed for years to come. As parents and teachers looked at the mural and enjoyed its aesthetic value, they also com­ mented on how it could be used to teach other children about Michigan wildlife. “Children could try to identify all the animals," said one parent. “It could be a real learning tool," said another. Dunn said she really enjoyed working with the children. Dunn also thanked local artists Ruth Gee. Marge Johnson, Dann Furrow and “Jungle Jim" Powell for their help throughout the pro­ ject and Barry County Lumber for donating materials for the mounting and framing of the mural. “It was such a joy to see the ideas, energy and enthusiasm that went into this project," said Dunn. “It was really exciting to have this many people working together." The moment of truth. Jim Storms and Jason Freeman unveil the mural. Students and parents and alike touch the mural to feel the texture which was an important part of the design. With the mural In the background, Amy Songer explains the team work Involved In making themural. Potter Lori Dunn points out some of the mural’s details to parents and their children. The students showed their parents the different parts of the mural. During the unveiling ceremony Becky Johnson tells parents and students how the mural was made. Legal Notices State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Estate File No. 91-20545-SE ESTATE OF DOROTHY J. MUGRIDGE. Deceased. Social Security No. 366-14-0539. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest In the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On March 22. 1991 at 1:30 p.m. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Honorable Richard H. Shaw. Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Ronald L. Mugridge requesting tht he be appointed personal representative to the Estate of Dorothy J. Mugridge, who lived at 3790 Grange Road. Mid­ dleville, Ml 49333, and who died on February 24, 1991; requesting that the heirs at low of the dece­ dent be determined; and requesting also that the will of the deceased doled May 1. 1987. be admit­ ted to probate. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the stete will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within four months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. March 4. 1991 David A. Dimmers (P12793) DIMMERS & McPHILLIPS 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 616/945-9596 Ronald L. Mugridge 11619 Bowens Mill Rood Middleville. Ml 49333 (3/7) Jason Flohr reminds parents and students that Michaelangelo and Leonardo were the names of great artists before they were the names of Students get a closer look at the their art work. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 7, 1991 Free throws costly in season-ending loss The Skinny Maple Valley ousted on buzzer-beater by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor How much you enjoyed Monday’s district opener between S.M.A.A. rivals Maple Valley and Olivet depended on your perspective. If you weren’t rooting for either team in particular, it was as good a game as you could hope to see. For Olivet fans, the victory was as sweet as could be. But for Maple Valley, the last-second loss was a bitter pill to swallow. After all. 72 hours earlier the Lions had their running game in high gear and defeated the Eagles 95-80 to clinch a tic for the league championship. Monday was a different story. Senior Troy Thayer dropped in threepointer as time was running out to give Olivet a thrilling 66-63 win in the first of two games featuring the S.M.A.A. co-champions at Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic Central High School. Bartie Creek Pennfield was drubbed by district favorite Kalamazoo Christian 72-50 in the nightcap, setting up a K-Christian-Olivet semifinal Wednesday night. Thayer’s heroics ruined a valiant Maple Valley comeback, which culminated in senior guard Jason Hoefler’s two free throws with six seconds remaining to tie the score. The Eagles led 62-56 after a pair of charity tosses with 46 seconds left, but junior center Darrel Stine countered with a pair of his own five seconds later to pull the Lions within four. Olivet then brought the ball upcourt, pro­ bably expecting to be fouled. Instead, Stine stepped in to pick off an errant Eagle pass, and the Lions had new life. Forward Mickey Collier missed a triple try from the right wing, but Stine grabbed the re­ bound and was fouled. Stine canned the first foul shot, but left the second off the left side of the iron. Collier grabbed the loose ball and drilled a short baseline jumper to pull the Lions to within 62-61. After a Maple Valley foul, sophomore Ed Collins split a pair of free throws and Maple Valley had still another chance. Scott Casteele found Hoefler on the left wing, and the lefty drove to his left, where he was fouled near the paint. His free throws appeared to force an over­ time, but Thayer’s triple from the right wing was dead center. Thayer received the ball all alone in front of the Olivet bench with his back to the hoop, turned and looked up at the clock, which was changing from two seconds to one, turned and let it fly. Maple Valley coach Jerry Reese said that it wouldn’t have come down to that if h»s Lions made any kind of percentage of their free throws. “Free throws were definitely the key,” he said. "We just tried to pound the ball inside on them, which we were able to do, but we by Todd Tubergen Good sports are true winners Junior center Darrel Stine hauls In a teammate's pass In the third quarter of Monday’s loss to Olivet. Stine led all scorers with 21 points. He joins team­ mates Scott Casteele and Jason Hoefler on the all-conference team, which was released on Tuesday. couldn’t hi: the free throws. You can’t come down and get nothing out of it that many times." Maple Valley connected on just 18 of 37 free throws during the game, including eight of 17 in the first half when the tone of the game was set. Olivet trailed 18-16 after one quarter, but by halftime had taken a slim 32-30 lead. The Eagles knew they couldn’t win if they got into a track meet with the Lions like Friday, so they slowed the tempo. Maple Valley was able to wreak some havoc with its full court pressure throughout most of the second half, but Olivet came up with key offensive rebounds and was able to stay in the game because the Lions fizzled at the line. “They got alot of offensive putbacks," Reese said. “Sometimes the ball just bounces that way. It came just over our fingertips." Junior Darrel Stine, who along with Hoefler and Casteele was selected to the S.M.A.A. All-Conference squad, led all scorers with 21 points. Hoefler added 16 points and Casteele chipped in 11. Reese said that while the tough loss was hard to accept, he thought the season both a successful one and a fun one to be a part of. “We were pleased that we were able to ac­ complish our goal (the league title)," he said. "These guys were a fun group to work with. They have been an exciting group from the seventh grade all the way up to this season, so they have recieved a tremendous amount of support from the community I really ap­ preciate them. Groups like that come along only every once in awhile." Wayland tops Delton 67-51 Maple Valley’s Dan Franks gives an Olivet player a head fake during the Lions season-ending loss Monday at Kalamazoo Hackett. The Eagles Troy Thayer buried a three-pointer with time running out to give Olivet the win. Maple Valley ends it’s season with an overall record of 13-8. In these days of war, poverty, disease, crime and the like, it’s pretty easy to cop a pessimistic view of the world in which we live. Maybe it’s that I watch too much CNN or possibly read too much Jack Kerouac, but I consider the world to be basically rotten. Maybe not the whole world, but a large number of its inhabitants. That is why I tend to make a big deal out of something good when I see it. I’m not a romantic by any stretch of the im­ agination, but it is sure nice to see so­ meone do something positive for a change. Monday night at Kalamazoo Hackett, I saw one of those things. The Maple Valley basketball team had just suffered a season-ending loss to S.M.A.A. rival Olivet. It must have been tougher to take than most other season-ending losses, for a variety of reasons. The Eagles’ Troy Thayer buried a three-pointer as the time on the clock was ticking away. The Lions had rallied from a six-point deficit in the final minute of the game, apparently to force an overtime session, thanks to guard Jason Hoefler’s two free throws with six seconds remaining. Another reason the loss had be hard to swallow was that only 72 hours earlier Maple Valley had defeated Olivet 95-80 to clinch a share of the conference crown. Now it’s season was history. After Thayer’s clutch basket, I forced myself to wait a couple of minutes before attempting to enter the Lion locker room to conduct an interview with coach Jerry Reese. I’m not completely insensitive. He needed some time to ponder the waves. While I was waiting. I found myself thinking back to my final high school game. I remember it very clearly. March 1983. My Fremont team was hosting the district tournament. Not a lot was expected of us in that tournament. We were 6-14 coming in, and we were facing a Coopersville team that had already handled us twice with relative ease. We played one of our best games of the season. Wit wound up losing anyway by four points. In the locker room harsh realities were setting in. My career was over. It didn’t make me feel any better knowing that we had played one of our better games. We still lost, and therefore high school basketball was now a memory. I didn’t handle it very well. My girlfriend at the time waited around for me to come out of the locker room. She offered to give me a lift home. “No, thanks.” I wanted to walk. I needed some time to be alone, and to ponder the waves. Looking back on that game, I realize that I may have bee? behaving a bit on the melodramatic side. But high school seniors tend to behave in peculiar ways. That is why I was so surprised to see Hoefler come out of the locker room after a couple short minutes. He looked exhausted. His jersey was untucked and he just stood there watching the Penn­ field and Kalamazoo Christian teams warming up out on the court for the se­ cond game of the evening. It struck me as odd that he would be doing that after such a loss. Now, his career was over. He was now a spectator. I wanted to ask him what he was doing out there. Was he pondering the waves in his own way? I didn’t have to ask, because after a minute I heard him wish several of the Pennfield players luck. A nice gesture. But why? Didn’t Pennfield trip Maple Valley twice during the season? Didn’t the two teams finish in a tie for the league title? Those two losses to the Panthers were the Lions’ only conference losses all season. Wasn’t there even a little resentment of Pennfield inside of him? Perhaps he only wanted to sec a team from his league win the district. Maybe he thought that if Pennfield was to knock off the favored Comets, a little lost Lion pride would be salvaged. Or maybe he had a couple of friends on the Pennfield team, guys he’d been competing against since junior high. Maybe he just wanted those guys to pull off just one more win, so their careers would not have to end quite yet. Whatever the reason, :t was a nice gesture. Hoefler could have been inside the locker room moping. But he wasn't. It occured to me that 1 don't see enough of those kinds of things. Maybe that has something to do with me not looking for them hard enough, and in the right places. I think I’ll stop watching Bernard Shaw. [Sports ) For the Delton basketball team, Monday night’s district loss to Wayland was a perfect metaphdr for the entire season. The Panthers were able to stay close for awhile, but in the end, simply did not have the horses to stay with the Wildcats. Wayland advanced to Wednesday’s semifinal against Middleville with a 67-51 victory at Delton-Kellogg High School, en­ ding the Panthers’ season with a 1-20 record. Delton did not go down with a fight, which has been a trademark for coach Paul Krajacic’s squad. Only a couple of times was it really blown out. Monday was the same old song. Wayland led by just three points at the end of the third quarter, 41-38. But the Wildcats outscored the Panthers 26-13 over the final eight minutes to make the win look bigger than it actually was. The one-two punch of seniors Shawn Carpenter and Eric Vandenberg combined for 15 of the 26 fourth-quarter points for Wayland. Vandenberg, a 6-2 senior, led all scorers with 28 points, while Carpenter, also a senior, chipped in with 17 points. Jeff Bever scored 16 points and grabbed seven boards to lead the Panthers. Guard Charlie Fallen added nine points. The first quarte- ended in a 13-13 tie, but the Wildcats outscored the Panthers 20-14 in the second quarter to take a 33-27 lead into the locker room. Each team struggled offensively in the third quarter, and Delton was able to stay close un­ til Carpenter and Vandenberg took over in the fourth. Hastings wrestlers receive awards Seniors: Mike Bryan - Mgr. letter Aaron Newberry - 3rd yr. letter, capts. star Chris Sherry ■ Mgr. letter Juniors: Tim Dorott • 1st letter Jason Hetherington - 2nd yr. letter, capts. star Ken Lambeth - 1st yr. letter Chad McKeever - 1st yr letter Scott Redman • 2nd yr. letter, capts. star Jett Stout - 1st yr. letter Sophomores: Dan Allen - 1st yr letter Jon Andrus - 2nd yr. letter Tom Brighton - 2nd yr letter Dave Phradt • nartienntinn certificate Jeff Furrow - 2nd y:. letter DGreii Slaughter • 2nd yr. letter Brad Thayei - 1st yr. letter Darrell Slaughter - most wins (22). most pins or forfeits (18). most team points (125). most near falls (14) Freshmem: Dan Allen • most near falls (14), fastest pin 0:11. regional qualifier. All-County team (103). Scott Redman - most takedowns (19). most escapes (11). copt 1991-1992. All-County team (140). Tim Cook - 1st yr. letter Andy Cove ■ participation certificate Paul Dull - participation certificate Mike Gates - participation certificate Eugene Haas ■ participation certificate Clayton Mackenzie • participation certificate Lesslie Slaughter - Mgr. letter Pete Smith - 1st yr. letter RECOGNITION CERTIFICATES Jason Hetherington - most wins (22), All-County team (171), state qualifier. Tom Brighton - most reversals (12). All-County team (112). Jeff Furrow - most improved. Aaron Newberry — most valuable. All-County team (160). Jon Andrus - All-County team (130) Jeff Bever of Delton scoops the ball up and around a Wayland player. Bever led the Panther scorers with 16 points and seven rebounds. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 7, 1991 — Page 13 Words to the “Ys” Bowling results Monday Bowlerettes Britten Concrete 61-31; Kent Oil 60-32; D & J Electric 50%41%; Hecker Agency 49-43; Good Time Pizza 47-45; Riverbend Travel 46-46; Dorothy's Hairstyling 39%-52%. High Games and Series - D. Snyder 204-531; M. Garber 191-500; S. Pennington 185-488; T. Christopher 184-523; J. Gardner 177-509; L. Elliston 174-489; S. Drake 173-448. Good Games - M. Garber 191; S. Penn­ ington 185; J. Gardner 177; S. Drake 173; N. Bulling 159; J. Donnini 156; M. Merrick 153; V. Lynd 147. Monday Mixers Three Ponies Tack 62%-33%; Andrus of Hastings 57-39; Hastings Bowl 55-41; Clays Dinner Bell 55-41; Miller Real Estate 53-43; Deweys Auto Body 51-45; Grandmas Plus One 51-45; Fcrrellgas (make up) 50-42; Girrbachs 48'6-4716; Lazy Girls Inc. 47'6-48'6; Pioneer Apartments (make up) 4616-45'6; Outward Appearance 45-51; Dads Post #241 4416-5116; Cinder Drugs 42-54; Music Center 39'6-5616; Miller Carpets 39-57; Goof Offs 37-59; Michelob 36-60. Good Series and Games - E. Ulrich 176-474; P. Koop 176-471; B. Jones 214-474; J. Dvkchouse 173-480; S. VanDenburg 199-537; S. McKee 203-562; G. Otis 179470; F. Schneider 170-479; J. Gasper 195-497; Y. Markley 189-460; R. Shapley 203-468. Good Games - B. Roush 157; K. Sutfin 150; J. Rice 159; M. Blough 153; H. Hewitt 169; N. Bayha 124; M. Kill 171; B. Peterman 144; K. Keeler 174; K. Falk 145; D. James 161; J. Miller 148; P. Keeler 156; B. Moore 142; S. Hutchins 174; R. Hoffman 129; L. Warner 137; C. Allen 141; M. Matson 177All spare game. Wednesday P.M. Friendly Home Parties 67-37; Mace’s Phar­ macy 64'6-39'6; Misfits 61-43; Lifestyles 58% 45%; Hair Care Center 58'6-45'6; Nashville Locker 58-46; Varney’s Stables 52-52; Easy Rollers49%-54%; Valley Realty 47-57;-------- 4-100. High Games and Series - K. Becker 213-550; E. Mesecar 181-505; J. Gardner 183498; B. Blakely 194496; P. Smith 168488; P Frederickson 173486; L. Herminitt 160449; B. Green 197445; G. Otis 184466; B. Norris 148429: V. Miller 155; M. Dull 430. Tuesday Mixed Formula Realty 23-9; Lewis Realty 20-12; Marsh’s Refrigeration 18 1/2-13 1/2; Consumers Concrete 18 1/2-13 1/2; Thor­ napple Valley Equipment 16-16; Admiral 15-17; Finishing Touch 15-17; Middle Lakers 12-20; Miller’s Carpet 11-21; J&M 11-21. Mens High Games and Series R. Hause 196-528; R. Mack 229-572; D. Johnson 197-541; S. Little 230-568; Ryan Eaton 223-558; Rick Eaton 191; R. Doorlag 236-593; J. Jacobs 187; C. Haywood 217-570; D. endres 210; P. Scobey 222-588. Womens High Games and Series J. Eaton 188; T. Eaton 162-395; B. Smith 148403; K. Schlachter 165-395; B. Hesterly 153; F. Ruthruff 517. Thursday Angels Stefanos 71 6-286; McDonalds 616-386; Clays 60-40; Enforce Ware 536-46364; Lil Brown Jug 5016-19'6; Hastings Mutual 46-54; Barry Co. Real Estate 45-55. YMCA-Youth Council’s High School Indoor Soccer Team W'-L-T A League Lambert1-0-0 Endsley1-0-0 Bell0-0-0 Sidekicks0-1-0 Ryans0-1-0 High Games and Series - T. Allerding 137; C. Burpee 154; B. Whitaker 221-543; R. Benner 156; S. Neymeiyer 174; C. Williams 148; N. Kloosterman 172; D. Myers 159; M Ingram 146; D. Snyder 192-527; B. Jones 169; C. Moore 172; L. Horton 169; K. Bar­ num 143; D. Brooks 192; S. Rose 176; D. Snider 155; B. Moody 193. B League Blue Light Special1 -0-0 The Unknowns0-0-1 Pierce0-0-1 Ace-O0-0-0 Wild Things0-1-0 Hastings YMCA-Youth Council’s 3 on 3 Basketbail Team W-L Something.................................... 3-0 Vonderhoff1-0 McKeoughs2-1 Nichols2-1 Heidi1-1 Non Runners1-1 Wild Thing1-1 Superette1-2 Steeby0-1 Law and Order0-2 Mad Dog0-2 Thursday Twisters Andrus Chevrolet 68-36; Tom’s Market 65-39; Century 21-Czinder 6044; B.D.S. Inc. 55'648'6; Geukes Market 49-55; Hastings Bowl 49-55; Hastings Mutual 48'6-55'6; Bowman Refrigeration 44-60; Ray James Electromechanical 41-63; Shamrock Tavern 40-64. High Game - M. Patten 164; K. Hooten 176; S. Bosworth 155; B. Roush 176; S. Neymeiyer 165; L. Barnum 179; P. Coykendall 162; L. Myers 160; C. Wallace 160; K. Faul 162; D. Oliver 215; C. Nichols 155; P. Arends 160; J. Gasper 163; S. Keeler 158; B. Steele 165; P. Guy 162; J. Connor 157; B. Dunn 150; P. Wright 152; D. Staines 204; L. Morgan 177; T. Christian 192; L. Colvin 154; B. Quada 150. High Game and Scries - K. Hooten 160465; B. Roush 176481; L. Barnum 179464; L. Myers 160460; D. Oliver 215-525; J. Gasper 179463; P. Arends 162463; D. Staines 204-513; T. Christian 192458. Thursday A.M. Word of Faith #2 67; Leftovers 63; Ques­ tion Marks 63; Northland Opt. 62%; Varneys 61%; Word of Faith #1 56%; Valley Realty 52%; Tea for Three 51%; Hummers 51; Bosleys 51; Slow Pokes 48%; Kreativc Komers 46; Word of Faith #3 46; G.L.O.B. 46; Kloostermans 44 %; Weltons 42; Friendly Homes 41%. Good Games - M. Brimmer 179; C. Peters 169; K. Leep 176; L. Williams 134; K. Richardson 137; C. Ryan 129; P. Fisher 171; O. Gillons 175; J. McKeough 175; J. Hass 129; L. Gleckler 167; J. McQuem 147; S. Brimmer 173. High Series and Games - N. Hummel 177-506; C. McKay 146426; E. Vannasse 159455; B. Norris 166486; K. Mizer 198474; A. Petez 154432; P. Godbey 163450; P. Crominger 181451; F. Ruthruff 173494. Sunday Mixed Die Hards 69-35: Alley Cats 66%-37%; Gutterdusters 6143; Really Rottens Snyders 58%45%; Get Along Gang 5846; Ogdenites 5648; Holy Rollers 53%-50%; Hooter Crew 53-51; Pin Busters 52-52; Traitors 49-55; Wanderers 48-56; Chug a Lugs 47-57; Green­ backs 46%-57%; Misfits 46%-57%; We Don’t Care 46%-57%; Thunderdogs 44%-59%; Sandbaggers 42%-61%; Mid­ dlelakers 38-66. Womens High Game and Series - M. K. Snyder 180; M. Snyder 206-559; B. Moody 194-523; L. Tilley 176-510; J. Miller 154; S. Wamke 138; P. Miller 150; B. Seger 152; N. Munn 165; K. Becker 202-531; T. Penn­ ington 173; L. Barnum 206-532; A. Sutliff 171. Mens High Game and Series - B. Miller 171: D. Welsch 211; B. Drayton 212; W. Friend Jr. 212-540; R.B. Snyder 176; C. Wilson 179-510; R. Mack 202; T. Hyatt 175; R. Ogden 203-549; L. Miller 188-520; R. Ogden 203-549; L. Miller 188-520; E. Jackson 178-522; D. Snyder 177. YMCA-Youth Council’s Adult Floor Hockey Charlie Pallett of Delton drives past a Wayland defender during the Pan­ ther’s season-ending loss to the Wildcats. Wayland won the district opener 67-51. Delton drops to 1-20 overall on the season. Awards of Distinction for February were given out recently at Nor­ theastern Elementary School in Hastings. The honors are given for good citizenship. Two of the award winners were (pictured at right) Tif­ fany Howell and Joel Schaffer. Team W-L-T Destroyers1-O-0 Avengers1-1-0 Hackers Renegades0-0-1 leers........................................................... o-i-i Results Avengers 9 vs. leers 2; Hackers 3 vs. Destroyers 4; leers 7 vs. Renegades 7; Avengers 6 vs. Hackers 7. 1991 Winter YMCA Womens Volleyball Team W-L Ray James Electromechanical6-0 Bobs Gun and Tackle6-0 McDonalds/Hastings Wrecker4-2 Thomapple Manor3-3 Hastings Burial Vault3-3 Pennock Hospital24 D.J. Electric/Hallifax Serv0-6 Buckland Insurance0-6 Awards of Distinction winners announced Northeastern students, developmental kindergarten through fifth grade, honored for good citizenship in February are: (front row, from left) Jonna Dziobak, Tiffany Howell, Bethany Asplnall, Miranda Workman, Brian Holtoff, Nikki Doozan, Brian Ward, Scott Conrad (back row) Rob Dixon, Stephanie Conrad, Erin "nglehart, Steve O'Brieter, Michael Llpstran, Heather Rose and Toburen. Your new neighbors just moved in... Women’s softball meeting set The Hastings Women’s Softball League will have an informational meeting on March 12 at 7 p.m. at Southeastern School. Any team interested in participating in the league should have a team representative present. Anyone wanting to join a team or requaesting more information may call 948-8925 or 948-2586 (no calls after 8:30 p.m. please). NEWS, NEWS, NEWS...of When Bob Uwrencr pined the rail­ med newly 30 y-*n wta he beijtn buyin< US. S*iryn Bonds foe his retirement Naw he buys them lor hit fnndmh Bonds pey food stronj rases end they re simple Io pur­ dust” be rays Become the nert Greet American lm«or. CeC us to find out more your community appears each week in The Hastings BANNER. Subscribe today! U5.SAVWCS BOROS — NOTICE Hastings Charter Township BOARD of REVIEW Will be held at 885 River Road from 9:00 a.m. to Noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The days will be Monday, March 11 and Tuesday, March 12. Additional days may be added. Reason to equal­ ize the assessment roll for 1991. Fac­ tors are as follows: CLASS Agri46.34 Com47.87 Ind50.00 Res47.07 Deve50.00 Pers50.00 RATIO MULTIPLIERS 1.0790 1.0445 1.000 1.0922 1.0000 1.0000 Factors set by Barry County Equaliza­ tion Department. Phone 948-9690. RICHARD C. THOMAS SUPERVISOR ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Assyria Township Board of Review will conduct an organizational meeting on Tuesday. March 5th, at 7:00 p.m. at the Assyria Township Hall. This meeting is to review the assess­ ment roll and correct mutual errors of fact. The Board of Review will meet the public for assessment review at the Assyria Township Hall on the following dates: Monday, March 11 • 9 AM to fl PM Tuesday, March 12 • 3 pm to 9 pm CLASS Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential R4TI0 50% 50% 50% 50% FACTOR 100 1.00 1 00 100 Diana L. Newman Assyria Township Supervisor Did you meet them yet? Almost 1 of every 5 Americans moves each year, and wher­ ever Americans move, Getting To Know You welcomes them, with much more than just ■ Howdy.' Getting To Know You and its sponsors make new families in town feel wel­ come with a housewarming package full of needed infor­ mation about selected community services. Getting To Know You is the best way fine merchants and qualified profes­ sionals can invite new business, new friends to come in. QTq KmoW yQU^ WELCOMING NEWCOMERS NATIONWIDE 1-800-USB0NDS : To become a sponsor, call (800) 645-6376 in Now York State (800) 632-9400 7MOV/WGJ1 Barry County Farm Bureau & Farm Bureau Insurance to: 1611 S. HANOVER (M-37) we will be CLOSED March 15, 1991 OPEN at New Location Monday, March 18, 1991 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 7, 1991 DARE program underway in Delton schools One hundred and fifty sixth graders at Delton Kellogg Middle School are involved in a 17-weck Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program taught by Barry County Sheriff David Wood. The program, offered for the first time in Delton and at Hastings' Pleasantview Elementary School, equips students with life skills for resisting peer pressure to experiment with drugs and alcohol. Those same skills can be applied to other aspects of their life, such as how to say no when someone wants to borrow money, Wood said as an example. Besides focusing on techniques of resist­ ing peer pressure, the DARE curriculum in­ cludes self-management skills, decision making, problem-solving skills, self-con­ cept improvement, and value decisions con­ cerning respect for the law and personal safety. The DARE program started in 1983 as a combined project of the Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles Unified School District. Officials realized that it was nearly an impossible task to stop the supply and abuse of illegal drugs but that educating elementary' school age children to the conse­ quences of drug abuse would be a more effective way of halting the demand. Only law enforcement officers teach the DARE program because the sophistication level of the sixth grade student regarding substance abuse is frequently more advanced than that of the classroom teacher. By selecting veteran police officers to teach DARE, the questions posed to them by the youngsters are answered, based on the officer's training and experience. The credibility the officer provides to the youngsters by teaching the curriculum in uniform, unarmed, is a key element unequaled by any other program, according to DARE program officials. About 300 officers in the state are trained to instruct the program which is being taught in all 50 states. Only 30 percent of the applicants who apply to teach are se­ lected to attend an 80-hour training seminar. (continued below) CLASSIFIEDS .The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 Jobs Wanted Husiness Services I WILL WATCH YOUR CHILDREN in my Hastings home, any shift, have rcferencs 948-9548. FACSIMILE SERVICE: Send or receive your Fax Transmis­ sions. For more information call: Midwest Communications 616-948-9633. Ask for Sue or Rosie.____________________ Real Estate Happy 45th Anniversary Pat & Harry Miles March 5 Thanks for always being there. Love Brad, Mary, Patty, Carl, Harvey, Ann, Gaby, Peter, and the nine _________________ grandkids HELP! HELP! The H.H.S. Class of ’36 is asking if anyone knows the whereab­ outs of the following classmates: George Hart, Harold Knapp, Lucille McCloud, Herman Newland, Merlin Pierce, Flor­ ence Sheppard, William Tuttle, Don Widrig. If so, please call 945-4390 or write: Margret (Barnett) Matson, 1300 River Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058. GUN LAKE AREA - OPEN HOUSE Sunday Mar 10, 2-4. New 2 story colonial, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, basement W/daylight windows, main floor laundry, AC, 6 panel doors, den and sunroom. Quality built on 10 beautiful wooded acres. Priced to sell. 235 129th Avenue, Wayland, 792-0205,________ LAND FOR SALE: Z5 rolling wooded land on paved road, in Caledonia Township, soil tested, ready to build on. 795-2542. I'hatiK You CARD OF THANKS THANK YOU Our fortieth anniversary was made more meaningful to us because of the cards, flowers, and good wishes offered by so many good friends. The best gift was the surprise family dinner planned by our daughter, Kathy Shay and son, Ryan. Tim Killingcr and Bernard Jr. (Buck) Help Wanted Killingcr drove from Virginia to HAIR STYLIST WANTED, add to the surprise. Tom Killinmust have a clientele, bring in a ger and wife, Jane came from resume or call, 945-5353. Fuller Kalamazoo. part time available. The anniversary memories will remain with us for a very Pets long lime. Thank you AKC SIBERIAN HUSKY Bernard & Maxine Killinger female. 945-3160. — NOTICE — To Members of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, Hastings, Michigan. Notice is hereby given that ihe Annual Meeting of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company will be held at the Home Office, 404 East Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Michigan, on Wednesday, April 10, 1991, beginning at 9:00 a.m. DUANE L. O’CONNOR, Secretary - HELP WANTED General Office and Secretarial Help Now accepting employment applications Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. only. ALL FEES ARE EMPLOYER PAID Call ... 948-8600 WISE Personnel Services Inc. P.O. Box 126 129 E. State St. Hastings. Ml 49058 PAYROLL/ ADMISSIONS CLERK Full-time clerical positior open. Responsible for payroll, accounts payable, patient admissions and other clerical duties. Must be pleasant, organized, detail oriented and able to do minimal typing. Computer data entry experience helpful. Please contact Maureen Leahy at TenderCare Hastings, 945-9564, for an interview. PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE. Residential, busi­ ness, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 WOLFF TANNING BEDS. New Commerica!, home units, from $199. Lamps, lotions, accessories. Monthly payments low as $18. Cali today FREE NEW Color Catalog. 1-800-228-6292. For Rent' WHY RENT? HOMES for SI.00, repos. Gov’t give away programs! For information 504-641-8003 cxL R3696. For Sale Automotive 1988 MERCURY TRACER light blue, 4 cylinder, 5 speed, well maintained, S4500. 948-4293. National Ads ASSEMBLY WORKERS: Earn excellent income for light assembly work. 504-646-1700 Dept P4255.______________ HOSPITAL JOBS: start S6.80/hr, your area. No experi­ ence necessary. For information call 1-900-226-9399 ext 1885, 6am-8pm 7 days. S 12.95 phone fee. For Sale 100’S OF ROLL OF CARPET, VINYL & REMNANTS AT SALE PRICES. WRIGHT-WAY CARPET WAREHOUSE M-66 & DAVID, IONIA. 616-527-2540._____________ AREA RUGS, CUSTOM DRAPES, CURTAINS, BEDSPREADS, CORNICES & MINI BLINDS AT WRIGHT-WAY CARPET WAREHOUSE, M-66 & DAVID, IONIA. 616-527-2540._____________ CLIP THIS COUPON & SAVE 10% ON ANY JUTE BACKED CARPET IN STOCK (INCLUDES SALE ITEMS). WRIGHT-WAY CARPET WAREHOUSE, M-66 & DAVID, IONIA. 616-527-2540. EXPIRES 3-31-91.__________________ KINGSIZE WATERBED for sale with fancy headboard and padded railx Phone 945-9382. NO WAX VINYL 6’, 9’, 12’, 13’6” & 15’ WIDE IN WARE­ HOUSE AT WRIGHT-WAY CARPET WAREHOUSE, M-66 & DAVID, IONIA. 616-527-2540,_____________ SAVE $ ON CARPET & VINYL AT WRIGHT-WAY CARPET WAREHOUSE, SALE PRICES! M-66 & DAVID, IONIA. 616-527-2540,_____________ SPECIAL SALE ON KANG A BACKED CUT & LOOP CARPET. $ 6.9 5 p s v . WRIGHT-WAY CARPET WAREHOUSE, M-66 & DAVID, IONIA. 616-527-2540. BLOOD DONORS The Gull Lake Area Rotary Club presents a $500 check for the Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program at Delton Kellogg Middle School. On hand for the presentation by Bob Williams (second from right), representing the Rotary Club, are students in one of the DARE classes and Dee Mohn, counselor and DARE coordinator: Barry County Sheriff David Wood, DARE instructor; and Principal Richard Sanderson. "This is our chance in law enforcement to be ahead of the game," said Sheriff Wood, noting that law officials usually always are on the reactive end. Studies are already showing that DARE is changing the attitudes of students about drugs, Wood said. DARE has contracted with the Evaluation and Training Institute to conduct an indepen­ dent evaluation of the program. The results are better than expected. Not only has the program changed student attitudes about drugs, but interpersonal relationships have improved at school, vandalism has decreased and grades have even improved. Delton Middie School Counselor Dee Mohn is the local DARE coordinator and Wood praised her efforts for getting the pro­ gram started in Delton. He also expressed appreciation for the cooperation of other school officials and administrators and to those who have made monetary donations. The Middle School Parents Advisory group has donated funds to support the pro­ gram and the Gull Lake Area Rotary Club this week donated S500, which will be used to purchase DARE T-shirts for Delton par­ ticipants. Other donations are welcome and inter­ ested contributors may contact Dee Mohn or Principal Richard Sanderson at the middle school. Sewer Authority to name treatment site Rich Pierson, of Water and Waste Water Management Systems, said the Southwest Barry County Sewer Authority will release in­ formation on a site for the location and in­ vestigation of the sewage treatment in Barry Township. The information should be available for public inspection at the Barry Township Hall, located at 155 Orchard Street in Delton either Friday or Monday, according to Pierson. Police Beat Hastings man dies in crash A 26-year-old Hastings man lost his life Friday in a one-car accident near the intersec­ tion of State Street and Starr School Road. Hastings City Police said James L. Torode. of 2462 Starr School Road, was driving at a high rate of speed when his car missed the curve, left the roadway and struck two trees on an embankment. Police were joined at the scene by Hastings ambulance and fire personnel. Torode was prounded dead at Pennock Hospital. Authorities said Torode was not wearing a seal belt at the time of the accident. Burglars take Pistons’ tickets Burglars took an estimated $5,000 worth of household goods, including tickets to Detroit Pistons' basketball games, from a house in Prairieville Township Monday. Feb. The house, located in the 13000 block of Kane Road, was entered through a door that was kicked in sometime between 12:30 and 5 p.m. Feb. 25. Besides lhe Pistons’ tickets, which were valued at about $100, stolen were two video cassette recorders, two color televisions, a microwave oven, a diamond ring and cash. Authorities with the Barry County Sheriffs Department, which is investigating the inci­ dent, said there has been a rash of burglaries in southern Barry County recently. Dragging exhaust leads to arrest A flawed exhuast system led to the arrest of a Vermontville man for drunken driving last Thursday morning. Gary W. Carpenter, 28, was arrested for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor, second offense, after he was stopped by police at about 2 a.m. Feb. 28. Authorities said they stopped Carpenter because his 1980 AMC station wagon was dragging a tailpipe, causing sparks to fly. After they pulled him over, they administered a sobriety test, took him into custody and then had him take a chemical breath test. He registered 0.18 percent on the chemical test, well over the legal limit. Carpenter had been arrested in 1988 for operating under the influence of liquor. Man, 20, held for drunk driving A young man who was nearing his 20th birthday was arrested for second-offense drunken driving last Thursday night in Hastings. Hastings City Police said Troy A. Boise, who turned 20 on March 5, was stopped by of­ ficers who said they observed his truck traveling at a high rate of speed on State Street near Church Street. Officers said Boise had to slam on his brakes in order to stop in lime at the intersection. Boise was given a a sobriety test and then was taken into custody for a chemical test. He registered .21 percent, more than half the legal limit. He also was charged with violating a restricted driver’s license. , Boise was convicted last May after being arrested for operating under the influence of liquor, first offense, in November 1989. (Compiled by J-Ad Graphic News Service). AAA offers FAMILY FIRE SAFETY: home fire safety tips Could your family survive? Out of 62.212 fires reported statewide in 1989, 251 occurred in Barry County. AAA Michigan reports. The latest available data shows there were 1,143 casualties statewide that year, with children under age 11 accounting for one-fifth of the injuries and deaths. “Parents can help prevent children from becoming fire injury victims by taking measures in the home and teaching proper evacuation techniques.” said AAA Michigan Community Safety Services Manager Robert V. Cullen. “The most important step to alert family members to a fire threat is to properly install and maintain smoke detectors. “Smoke detectors should be placed in areas of the home where smoke would gather and where the noise would awaken sleeping per­ sons. Each unit should be checked monthly to make sure it’s working properly. Batteries should be replaced annually.” he added. Parents should develop a fire safety plan to teach children what to do if a fire occurs and practice family fire evacuation drills frequent­ ly. The following are life-saving techniques that families should practice: • Identify two escape routes from a room, through a door and window. Practice opening them with youngsters. Show them how to operate door locks and identify an object that will break a window, if necessary. • Since smoke rises, the only fresh air will be near floor level. Upon hearing a smoke alarm, children should drop to the floor and crawl low under the smoke toward the nearest escape route. If in bed. crawl to the bedroom door and feel it with the back of the hand. If it is too hot. do not open and proceed to the win­ dow exit. If the door is not hot, open slowly with right shoulder against the door. If smoke is not too dense, crawl low to the main exit. If Children should be taught how to react quickly and rationally If a fire occurs at home. Parents should conduct regular fire safety drills with youngsters, teaching them to crawl low under smoke to the primary exit—a door—or secondary exit—a window. In 1989, the latest data available, children under age 11 accounted for one-fifth of the 1,143 casualties resulting from fire. smoke is thick, close door and proceed out the window exit, still crawling low. • Do not attempt to return to the home for treasured items or pets. • *. iire ladder should be stored at lhe bot tom of the window that can be hung outside for small children to use if their room is on an upper level. • Designate a meeting place for family members safely away from the fire. “The most important thing to stress to children is not to panic in a fire.” Cullen said. “Instead, they should react quickly and ra­ tionally to the danger.” � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-03-14.pdf 52fd0d028fe9767d003f4d9a2d33d553 PDF Text Text All-county mat, cage teams named Freeport soldier ‘etched in Time’ Truancy problem revealed to board See Stories, Pages 12 and 13 See Story, Page 3 See Story, Page 3 ’■ Hastings VOLUME 137, NO. 7 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Banner THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 1991 PRICE 25' News SW Barry sewer Briefs site announced Antl-draln plan group organizes A new group opposed to an intercoun­ ty drain project will meet at the Woodland Township Hall at 7 p.m. Friday. The Collier-Mud Creek Opposition from Barry County group had an organizational meeting Monday, and five committee members were selected. Jim Smith is chairman. Bob Crockford is treasurer, Carol Hewitt is secretary and Dave Suntken and Billie Remes are com­ mittee members. The group is open to anyone opposed to the Collier-Mud Creek drain project approved 2-1 by a special panel of drain commissioners from Eaton, Ionia and Barry counties. Bob Shaffer, the Barry County Drain Commissioner, cast the dissenting vote on the proposal to widen and clean the drain. The purpose of the meeting Friday will be to inform the public of the group's goals and to gather public opinions. Pre-travelogue potluck planned A community potluck dinner will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 22, before the showing of the Hastings Kiwanis travelogue on New Zealand. The potluck will take place at the Commission on Aging building, 120 N. Michigan Ave. Those attending are ask­ ed to bring a dish to pass. The COA will provide table service and beverages. The event is open to anyone in the community. The travelogue is planned for 7 p.m. March 22 at the Central School Auditorium. Lakewood teen on TV March 19 A Lakewood High School junior will be featured in the 8 p.m. Tuesday. March 19, broadcast on CBS-TV of “Rescue 911.” The story of how Shannan Edgel used her new-found first aid skills to control the bleeding of a car accident victim June 8, 1990. Officials said the 76-year-old man's survival was linked to Edgel's quick action and use of her skill learned days earlier in a first aid class taught by Bob Veitch. The re-enactment segment was filmed between Oct. 25 and 28 on location. Blood campaign set in Nashville A Red Cross blood bank will be con­ ducted from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Nashville United Methodist Church, North State Street. The goal for the drive is 60 pints. Co­ chairs are Sue Fawley and Mary Jane Bradfield. Compost barrels received by RiBC The constructed sewage works will collect and treat wastewater from approximately 1,850 customers, estimated Parker. "The proposed wastewater transportation system connecting the various service areas will also provide the conduit for serving addi­ tional urban developments on nearby lakes, and Delton adjacent to the pipelines," said Parker. This central system will provide for the future wastewater disposal needs of the region and help prevent the potential pro­ liferation of small, less efficient sewage treat­ ment facilities around southwestern Barry County.” The Septic Tank Effluent Pumping (STEP) style collection system will be used for Barry, Johnstown and Prairieville townships. In Hope Township, a sewage grinder pump sta­ tion will be installed fro each customer instaed of the septic tank and effluent pump. The townships have different types of col­ lection systems because the project is actually a combination of a couple of smaller projects, said Parker. "Several projects have come together to become one project and different engineers work better with differently stems, but all of them are pretty close economically," he said. While the sewer sytem would be owned and operated by the county, Parker said the townships soon will form a sewer authority to streamline the operation. "Two members from each (township) board will be a member of the sewer authori­ ty, and they will report to the county and their individual boards," he said. Property owners will be contacted this spr­ ing to provide details of the system specific to their property and to develop proposed on-lot locations for the new sewage collection equip­ ment, said Parker. “The information packet may include a re­ quest for trunk sewer easements, where re­ quired in the absence of public right-of-ways, and a maintenence agreement that would allow the system’s operators to enter the pro­ perty to service the plumbing equipment and periodically remove the septic tank solids,” said Parker. Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System would be responsible for the maintenance of the septic sytems in the special assessment district. “Grinder pumps and STEP systems will be maintained, cleaned and pumped as necessary by the sewer authority, not the individual homeowner," said Parker. Residents in the special asessment district will pay a monthly maintenance and opera­ tions fee of $15. However, Packer said that may vary depending on inflation. The Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR) ac­ tivated sludge type mechanical system will be constructed for the project, according to Parker. “This is a high quality treatment process, providing both biological and chemical nutrient removal,” he said. The process includes temporary storage and equalization fro the treated effluent and final disposal to the soils adjacent to the proposed treatment plant. “The storage basin would provide the potential for partial resource recovery via utilization of the treated wastewater for volun­ tary crop irrigation on adjacent privately own­ ed farmland," said Parker. See SEWER, Page 13 Hastings High School senior Jason Carr Is looking forward to the state Citizen Bee contest May 2 in Lansing after winning the regional competition Friday for the second straight year. Jason Carr shooting for Citizen Bee title by David T. Young Editor Jason Carr, two-time regional Citizen Bee champion, is setting his sights now on being the best in the state. Carr, a senior at Hastings High School, earned his second straight regional champion­ ship Friday at Kellogg Community College. Now he must set his sights on a state title that barely eluded him in 1990. He was runner-up to Jofi Joseph of Muskegon, who went on to win the national championship. Because he was runner-up last year and because Joseph graduated last spring, Carr is considered by some to be the contestant to beat in the state competition. But he doesn't agree with the pundits. “I don’t consider anyone the favorite,” he said. "I know a couple of students from the east side of the state who very capable.” Winning the regionals this time around was easier than last year as a junior, however. "I was more self confident, you might say i was bordering on cocky,” Carr said. "It felt a bit easier to me this time around. Some of the questions didn’t take me by surprise and I knew more of them than I did last year." Looking ahead to the state Citizen Bee con­ test May 2 in Lansing, he said, “It'll be a challenge." If Carr finishes among the top four in the state level of competition, he will qualify for the nationals in June in Washington D.C. Because he was state runner-up last year, he went to the contest in the nation’s capital last year, but did not place. Carr and three other Hastings students, Kelli VanDenburg, Jeremy Horan and Derick Freridge, were among the 56 who gathered at KCC last Friday. Horan, only a sophomore, was an alternate. The group’s coach is Hastings social science teacher Kathy Oliver. The contest is much like a spelling bee ex­ cept that the students are asked questions about history, economic, geography and political science. A total of 42 students competed from Hastings, Albion, Allegan, Battle Creek Lakeview, Battle Creek Central, Battle Creek Pennfield, Battle Creek Harper Creek, Bron­ son, Comstock, Marshall, Quincy, Reading. Vicksburg and Waldron. Christa McNally of Battle Creek Lakeview was runner-up and she also is eligible to go to the state competition, which will include con­ testants from 16 regions. Carr said be and McNally went back and forth for about 15 to 20 minutes without miss­ ing a question. Finally, she opened the door for his victory when she failed to identify recently-nominated Secretary of Labor Lynn Martin. Getting ready for the state contest in less than two months will not involve any special effort, Carr said. He will read a book with questions, otherwise he will just try to stay on lop of things. Carr remains as a sort of fish out of water in the high school and community because of his political outlook. He describes himself as a liberal Democrat in a conservative Republican town. Last year he said his political views differed from just about all of his friends and col- See JASON, Page 5 City contracts with firm for building inspections Recycling in Barry County has receiv­ ed 200, 58-gallon plastic barrels from the Michigan Department of Nature’ Resources for back yard composting. Communities throughout the state have received up to 200 of the barrels, which will be distributed April 20. along with brochures on how to properly use them, at the Barry Expo Center. RiBC Coordinator Jane Norton said back yard composting will become an important issue as leaves and grass clipp­ ings are banned from landfills in 1994. "Be prepared for this new law by star­ ting to compost this spring," Norton urged. For more information, call RiBC at 623-5546. Additional News Briefs Appear on Page 2 by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer A 62-acre parcel of land, north of Osborne Road between M-37 and Floria Road may be the future site of of a sewage treatment plant for the Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System. Residents of that area learned about the status of the project at a meeting last Thursday evening. Rich Pierson, who is coordinating the sewer project for Barry, Prairieville, Hope and Johnstown townships, and Bill Parker, project engineer from Progressive Engineering of Grand Rapids, spoke about the proposed treatment plant and soil and geological studies being conducted to determine the site’s suitability. "It was a real up-front meeting,” said Barry Township Treasurer Judy Wooer. "I think most of people left with, a better feeling than they came in with. They (area residents) were able to express their concerns and they asked a lot of insightful questions.” Larry Crandall, an area resident who hopes to sell his house this year, said his main con­ cern was how the treatment plant would affect his property value. "It was obvious that none of the people at the meeting would want to buy my house." he said. “But we won’t know whether or not the treatment plant will have a negative impact on the neighborhood until it’s built.” The possibility of hooking up to the system if his own septic system fails appeals to him, said Crandall. “But, if I was going to be here five years from now, I might have a different perspec­ tive, then we'll know if it (the treatment plant) would be an asset or a liability,” said Crandall. How the plant will smell is a major concern of residents living in that area, said Crandall. “We all fear the unknown," he said. “We won’t know until it's built how it will impact the neighborhoodand I guess we don’t want to take a chance." “Like most people we don’t want it (the treatment plant) in our neighborhood," said Charlotte Thomas, another Osborne Road resident. “If they (the townships anf engineers) live up to their promises and our property values don’t go down, it would be okay. “But, I wish they would put it next to the people who would benefit from it," she add­ ed, noting that she does not live in the sewer assessment district. “There would be a lot less controversy that way." The status report presented at the meeting was the result of a study done during the last few months by a county/township/engineer project review group. “The group has been considering project design alternatives to help maximize the positive economic and environmental effects of the proposed wastewater collection and treatment facilities," said Parker. “We are now proceeding with the site investigation work and design for the collection, transporta­ tion and treatment project." The project, which will be owned and managed by the Barry County Board of Public Works, will provide sewage collection and treatment service for the four townships. Existing sewer assessment districts are: Crooked, Pine, Wall and Fine lakes and the Village of Delton. J by David T. Young Edi'or Professional Code Inspections is back as the city's building inspector. The Hastings City Council Monday night approved, by a 5-3 vote, a one-year contract with the Dorr firm, which will provide the service and be compensated by inspection fees. The contract will be good from March 11 of this year to the same date in 1992. The move was somewhat of a surprise be­ cause an agreement between the council and PCI earlier this year was rejected by the coun­ cil. City officials then said they preffered to have the inspections done by someone in­ house. Professional Code Inspections performed the service for the city on a 90-day basis after the resignation last year of Building Inspector Wally Kiehler. After that trial period ended, a one-year pact was proposed, but turned down. This time, however, there were some changes and compromises made in the agree­ ment and some city officials said they didn’t think the city could afford a full-time, in­ house inspector. Councilman Frank Campbell, who negoti­ ated much of the agreement, said, “Up front, I was not in favor of most of this.’’ In fact, at one time the city had asked an­ other firm to come in and make a bid for the services. However, after negotiations and compro­ mises, Campbell said he thought the best way to go for now was PCI. The biggest change in the new pact over the old one is that PCI will have an inspector who will have office hours at City Hall. Whenever he or she is out of the office, a call forwarding service will be available. Hours of the inspector’s availability will be posted. "In effect, they will be agents for us," Campbell said. But there still was some opposition to the agreement. "I don't think this is the thing to do," said Councilwoman Linda Watson. "This takes the personal aspect out of it (the inspections), and this is a small town." Watson said she personally had dealt with PCI before and was not pleased. But Mayor Mary Lou Gray said, "If we’re not satisfied with PCI we can change." Mayor Pro David Jasperse, when asked how much it would cost the city to have a full-time in-house inspector, said the price tag would be about $40,000 for salary and benefits. Watson contended that a full-time employee wouldn't be needed. But Director of Public Services Mike Klovanich pointed out that Kiehler did inspections only part of the time and otherwise worked for him as assistant city engineer. "That (a pan-timer) was tried before and it didn't work out," Klovanich said. Jasperse added, "I don’t see a person out there who is capable and willing to be build­ ing inspector part time." Councilwoman Miriam White said, "We See CITY, Page 5 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 14, 1991 Delton student survey reveals students’ alcohol and drug habits J-Ad Graphics News Service Use of alcohol, illegal drugs, inhalants and stimulants by Delton Kellogg High School seniors is slightly higher than the national norm, according to results of a local student survey. Some statistics were taken from responses of use within 30 days before the survey was taken and others were for use sometime within their lifetimes. And the use of crack cocaine at at least one time in students* lifetimes was 1.4 percent higher in Delton’s eighth grade than the twelfth grade. 'rhe survey was conducted Oct. 30 by Western Michigan University’s Kercher Center for Social Research, at the request of Delton Superintendent Dean McBeth. Students in eighth, 10th and 12th grades participated in the study, called the Michigan Alcohol and Other Drugs School Survey. The program was developed by the Michigan Department of Education and the Michigan Office of Substance Abuse Services. McBeth said he approached WMU about conducting the survey because of President George Bush's urging that schools should find out the status of drug and alcohol use. McBeth said he also feels it is important that parents become aware of the survey re­ sults. "We want to get the word out so that par­ ents will be on the alert," he said. While the home and the school share in the responsibility, he called drug and alcohol use a societal issue. ’’These are tough times for kids to grow up. I certainly was naive about the extent and age of experimenting and frequency more than experimenting," McBeth said. The results, which were presented in a 50to 60-page report, were part of the agenda at Monday’s Board of Education meeting. Probate/Juvenile Court Judge Richard Shaw attended the meeting and noted that young people receive so many mixed messages from society, noting the commercials that glamorize the use of alcohol, McBeth said. He also said programs to boost self-esteem are presented at every grade level in the Delton district A new health component will be added to the middle school curriculum next school year to further bolster those efforts. Here are some of the survey findings: • Ninety-eight percent of Delton Kellogg High School seniors have used alcohol some­ time during their lifetime, according to the survey. That percentage is slightly more than the national norm of 91% in that age group. Ninety-seven percent of Delton's sophomores and 94.2% of eighth graders also have used alcohol in their lifetimes. • Responding to whether they had used al­ cohol within the last 30 days (from the time the survey was taken), Delton 10th graders had the highest use, 57%. Fifty-two percent of Delton 12th graders and 45% of eighth graders also had used alcohol within the last 30 days. The national 12th grade norm is 60 percent. • In Delton's eighth grade, 34% of the stu­ dents said they had used illicit drugs some­ time in their lifetime and 18% had used the drugs within the last 30 days. Tenth graders had a response of 51% who had used illicit drugs sometime in their life­ time and 25% who had used drugs in the past 30 days. • Nearly half of Delton’s senior class has used illicit drugs sometime in their lifetimes. Forty-nine percent said they had as compared to the national 12th grade norm of 51%. Twenty-three percent of seniors said they had used drugs within the last 30 days, compared to the national norm of 20 percent. • A much lower percentage of Delton stu­ dents have used inhalants, such as glue sniff­ ing, aerosol cans and other gases. Twenty-five percent of 12th and 10th grade students have used inhalants in their lifetimes while 17.6 percent of eighth graders have tried them. Police search for driver in hit-and-run fatality J-Ad Graphics News Service HOPE TWP. - Authorities are searching for a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a Hastings man Saturday. Jeffrey L. Coolidge, 25, of 1850 Woodruff Road, was struck about 11:10 p.m. while walking along Cedar Creek Road south of Tobias Road. Authorities said he was dead at the scene. A Cedar Creek Road resident witnessed the accident, but could not give a description of the driver, who did not stop afterward. Barry County Sheriffs deputies are asking anyone with information in the case to con­ tact the department at 948-4800. "It may have been unavoidable to avoid the accident, but it is against the law to leave the scene," said Detective Sgt George Howell. Deputies said Coolidge and Kenneth S. Wilson, 24, of 2045 Hammond Road, were seen walking in the road minutes before the accident A passing motorist stopped at a neighbor­ ing house and asked the resident to call the police and report two men walking in the road, deputies said. While the resident's wife was calling the Sheriff Department, he saw a car in front of his house, traveling about 65 mph, bounce high into the air and continue southbound without stopping. The large, older passenger car had tail lights similar to those of a large mid-60s Chevrolet, he said. The resident went outside and found Coolidge had been struck by the car. Services were held Wednesday at St. Rose of Lima Church in Hastings, with the Rev. Leon Pohl officiating. Burial was at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Coolidge attended St. Rose School and Hastings High School and graduated from the adult education program. He became a certi­ fied mechanic in 1986 and was employed at J&J Auto in Hastings. Coolidge is survived by his parents, William and Mary Ann Coolidge, of Hast­ ings; a brother, Michael Coolidge, of Battle Creek; a sister, Sharon Coolidge, of Hast­ ings; and two half brothers, Steven Matel and Andrew Matel, both of Hasting. He also is survived by his maternal grandfather, Joseph Jozwiak, of Hastings. Intercounty drain project opposition rises by Shelly Sulser StaffWriier WOODLAND TWP. - Opposition to a $1 million drain reconstruction project is mounting in Sunfield and Woodland town­ ships where landowners are balking at not only their proposed assessments and alleged detrimental outcome but also at what they say is minority rule. Nearly 75 Woodland Township Collier­ Mud Creek drainage district landowners gathered in Woodland Monday to form an official committee to fight the project in partnership with Barry County prosecutor Dale Crowley. "We're not going to try and recall any boards," said Carol Hewitt, secretary of the new Collier-Mud Creek Opposition from Barry County Committee. "Our Township Board made a resolution against the drain and our drain commissioner voted against it Our number one complaint is how it was started. The people were bypassed by the signature law and there are extreme costs for bridges that we do not feel will be of much benefit" According to Crowley's action for injunc­ tive relief, filed against the Collier-Mud Creek Drain Committee and Sunfield RECEIPT OF PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT RECOMMENDATION OF THE RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING/ZONING COMMISSION RESULTING FROM A PUBLIC HEARING HELD FEBRUARY 20, 1991 The Rutland Charter Township Planning/Zonlng Commission hereby recommends the following with respect to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance: 1. APPROVAL of the proposed rezoning upon the application of Swift Excavating Co. for rezoning from the R-1 Residential District, Single Family to the R-2 Residen­ tial District, Low-Medium Density, of the following property: Lots 220,221,222,223, and 224 of Algonquin Lake Resorts Proper­ ties, Unit #2, commonly known as Lake Algonquin School. NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS Everyweek of your local community, appears in the Banner Call to... Subscribe Rutland Charter Township Rose McMellen, Dep. Clerk Figurine size 3'/«” tall by 5" wide 948-8051 Look who's here for Easter! The 1991 Crayola* Bwiny figurine This year, Crayola* Bunny brought his friend, Candy Cotton Tail, and an Easter basket ready to fill with all kinds of goodies. Supplies are limited, so get yours today. AQC with any $5 A J Hallmark purchase $ Cinder Pharmacy & HALLMARK SHOP 110 W. State St.. Hastings • 945-9551 OPEN . Monday-Thursday 9 to 7 Friday 9 to 8 Saturday 9 to 5:30 Township Supervisor Jack Smith, state drain code requires 50 percent agreement of the district free holders before a project is approved. But when Sunfield Township petitioned for the work June 14, 1988, Smith cited health and welfare reasons for bypassing public opinion on the matter, according to the document Landowners in two organized groups dis­ pute Smith's claims of necessity. Now, Woodland Township Supervisor Doug MacKenzie is preparing to lobby for an amendment to the existing drain code. "I’ve been in contact with (State Senator Jack) Welborn's office and (State Rep. Bob) Bender's office and the county about amend­ ing or at least updating or revising it," said MacKenzie Wednesday. "We need to make it more representative of the people." In the case of the Collier-Mud Creek Drain, Eaton County Commissioner Dale Benjamin accepted Smith's petition and took it to a vote of the drain's board of commis­ sioners, of which he is a member. After a public necessity hearing Jan. 29, in which a clear majority opposed the pro­ ject, Benjamin and Ionia County Drain Commissioner John Bush overruled Barry County Drain Commissioner Bob Shaffer in a vote to move forward with the plans to clean, widen, deepen and straighten the 7.82 mile, three county open drain and its branch. "The way it is now in the code, it's ruled by the minority," said MacKenzie. "It’s not working the way our government is set up in this country, where the majority rules.” According to current drain laws, 51 per­ cent of the people can afford necessity by petition, or a governing body can forego that requirement for health and welfare reasons, said MacKenzie. "In this case, five people on a township board passed it for health and welfare reasons and it takes only three to be a majority out of five," said MacKenzie. "Then, it goes to the three people on the drain board, so now, you only need two to be the majority of three. In Sunfield Townsh.' they’ve got 350 people opposed to it and in Woodland Township, 99 percent of the people arc op­ posed to it, but two people control whether it's done or not." MacKenzie said he will study the 60-page drain code document over the summer and later determine a course of action to prompt a re-evaluation of the law. The Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday adopted a motion in support of MacKenzie’s efforts. The Woodland area opposition group, chaired by Jim Smith, has circulated peti­ tions and plans to hold a public meeting again Friday evening in the Woodland Township Hall. The Sunfield group, called the Collier­ Mud Creek Drain Committee, is chaired by Dave Meyer and has filed a 27-party class action suit against the intercounty drain board, is investigating Smith's claims of heaiih and welfare necessity and the possibility of a recall of certain Sunfield Township Board members and Benjamin. Use of inhalants within the last 30 days was 4% for seniors, 8% for sophomores and 4% for eighth graders. The national 12th grade norm regarding use of inhalants was 25% for sometime in their lifetimes and 2% within the last 30 days. • Stimulants, such as uppers, speed, ben­ nies and diet pills, have been used by 38% of 10th graders sometime during their lifetimes; 27% of 12th graders and 19% of eighth graders. Five percent of sophomores said they had used stimulants within the past 30 days, 4% by eighth graders and 2% by seniors. The national 12th grade norm for use of stimulants is 19% for sometime in their life­ time and 2% for the past 30 days. • Crack cocaine has been used by 6.4% of eighth graders sometime during their life­ times, by 6.3% of 10th graders and by 5% of 12th graders. The national 12th grade norm is 4.7%. Within the past 30 days, 3.5% of eighth graders have used crack cocaine; and 1% of seniors have used crack. No use within the past 30 days was reported by 10th graders. The national 12th grade norm is 1.5% for the past 30 days. • Cigarette smoking has been tried by a high percentage of students and smoking has increased among girls, the survey reveals. The number of Delton eighth grade girls who smoke is one and one-high times higher than boys, McBeth said. Seventy-four percent of 10th graders said they have smoked cigarettes sometime in their lifetime, while only 23 percent said they smoked within the past 30 days. Smokers in the eighth and twelfth graders are nearly the same. Sixty-four percent of both the 8th and 12th graders have smoked sometime in their lifetimes, but only 24% of eighth graders and 23% of seniors smoked in the past 30 days. • Thirty-one percent of the Delton survey participants said they tried using alcohol at the fifth grade level or below; 39% said they smoked their first first cigarettes at when they were in fith grade or younger; and 7% said they had tried marijuana when the were in fifth grade or below. • There seemed to be a correlation between substance abuse and the number of times stu­ dents were out of the home on a weekly ba­ sis, McBeth said, noting that parents should be on guard about that Thirty-six percent of eighth graders said they were out of their homes 4 to 7 times per week. Twenty-eight percent of sophomores and 30 percent of seniors responded that they also were out of the house that often. The survey also determined where sub­ stance abuse usage takes place. • Parties is where alcohol has been used by 20 percent of eighth graders; 18 percent of 10th graders; and 14 percent of 12th graders. • Home is where alcohol has been con­ sumed by 19 percent of eighth graders; 24 percent of 10th graders and 13 percent of 12th graders. • With friends, at a friend’s home, is where alcohol has been used by 18% of eighth graders; 26% of 10th graders and 17% of 12th* graders. News Briefs Local folk music program continues A second Folk Music Showcase will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 tonight at Arby’s Restaurant in Hastings. Scheduled to perform are Randy Hilliker, Leo Hine and John Price. The folk music series made its debut Feb. 28, and coordinator Steve Reid said he was pleased with the response. Diabetic product fair scheduled Pennock Hospital and its diabetic sup­ port group are co-sponsoring a Diabetic Product Fair, Wednesday, March 20, from 8 to 11 a.m. in Pennock Hospital’s Physicians Center, Conference Center. The event is free to anyone wishing to attend. Diabetic representatives will be available to individually discuss and demonstrate the latest in diabetic care products. Free blood sugar and blood pressure screening, as well as meter cleaning will be provided. Participants can also enjoy diabetic breakfast samples and a variety of recipes. For more information, call 948-3125. Exchange concert set at Lakewood Members of the Lakewood High School Concert Choir and Vagabonds will be hosts to two choirs from Forest Hills Northern High School in an ex­ change concert. The program will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, at the Lakewood United Methodist Church on M-50. The visiting choir, under the direction of Craig York, w ill perform a variety of secular, pop and sacred music. The . Lakewood Concert Choir and Vagabonds, under the direction of Robert C. Cbier, also will sing, and the Lakewood Handbell Choir will perform pre-concert music. The program is free of charge and k open to the public. • Cars are the place alcohol has been con­ sumed by 14% of eighth graders; 18% of 10th graders; and 20% of 12th graders. Alcohol has been used at a school dance or game by 14% of eighth graders; 18% of 10th graders; and 15% of 12th graders. During the school day, alcohol has been used by 11% of eighth graders; 5% of sophomores; and 3% of seniors. • Other drugs have been used at parties by 3% of eighth graders; 9% of 10th graders and 11% of 12th graders. • Home has been the place were other drugs have been used by 1% of 8th graders; 3% of 10th graders; and 4% of 12th graders. Other drugs have been used with friends by 8% of the eighth grade class; 10% of the 10th grade class; and 7% of the senior class. • Cars are the place where other drugs have been used by 3% of the 8th grade class; 10% of the 10th grade class and 11% of the 12th grade class. • Other drugs have been used at a school dance or game by 3% of eighth graders; 5% of 10th graders; and 7% of 12th graders. During school days, other drugs have been used by 2% of the eighth grade; 4% of 10th grade; and 7% of 12th grade. One of the frightening statistics in the sur­ vey Is the number of times students are pas­ sengers in a vehicle driven by a person who has been drinking, McBeth said. In response to that question, 9% of eighth graders said they have been a passenger with a driver under the influence 10 or more times in the last two weeks (from the date the survey was taken). Seven percent of 10th graders and 3% of seniors have been such a passenger more than 10 times in the last two weeks. Riding with a driver who has been drinking took place three to five times in the last two weeks for 7% of eighth graders; 10% of 10th graders and 4% of 12th graders. That same si­ tuation applied two times in two weeks for 5% of eighth graders; 13% of 10th graders; and 9% of 12th graders. And once in two weeks for 9% of eighth graders; 17% of 10th graders and 11% of 12th graders. Seventy percent of eighth graders, 50% of 10th graders, and 68% of 12th graders said they did not ride with a drinker in the past two weeks. The survey also revealed that 90 to 96 per­ cent of Delton students were aware of the school's policies on drug and alcohol use that are specified in student handbooks. In business related to Bush's War on Drugs, the board heard the first reading of a student substance abuse philosophy policy and student substance abort policy. Substance abuse is not just a punitive mat­ ter, McBeth said. The role of education also is to be understanding and work with the people who do make poor choices and make them aware that there arc help agencies available if needed. The policy also spells out what the school expects of students. In another business, the board set June 10 for the annual school election. The terms of board members John Wells and Dr. Phillip B. Stott are expiring. ‘Peter4 drama to be performed The Rev. Steve Reid’s original drama "Easter Through the Eyes of Peter" will be performed eight times at seven area churches during this Lenten season. The drama, except for three ap­ pearances on Easter weekend, will be a one-erson portrayal of Simon Peter and his 3Mt years with Jesus Christ. On Easter weekend the presentation will in­ clude other musicians in the three programs. The dramas will be presented: — Sunday, March 17, 11 a.m.. First Presbyterian Church, Hastings. — Sunday, March 17, 7 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, Woodland. — Monday, March 18, 3 p.m., Golden Moments, Adult Foster Care Home, Hastings. — Wednesday, March 20, 7 p.m. First United Methodist Church, Hastings. — Wednesday, March 27, 7 p.m., senior citizens’ nutrition site, Nashville. — Friday, March 29, 7 p.m., Nashville Assembly of God. — Sunday, March 31, 11 a.m., Nashville Assembly of God. — Sunday, March 31, 6 p.m. First Church of God. Hastings. For more information, call 948-9556 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays. AAUW to hear about old Russia The Hastings branch of the American Association of University Women will hear a program on Czarist Russia at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the home of Vera King. Vera Megroth Washbum will talk about “Life in Czarist Russia," where she lived as a child. She came to the United States when she was 14 years old. Members of the AAUW will meet at the Barry County Courthouse parking lot at 6:30 p.m. for car pooling. JEDC meeting is rescheduled "The regular Joint Economic Development Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 13. has been adjourned to Wednesday, April 10. The next meeting will lake place in the Hastings City Hall Council Chambers. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 14. 1991 — Page 3 CpI. Ted Price of Freeport is a patriotic young man, say his parents, so it's oinly fitting he should appear in these Newsweek and Time Magazine photographs after helping to liberate Kuwait. His face is seen as the second from right in the second row. Haro’d and Bonnie Price of Freeport are "ecstatic" to see their son's picture on the cover of Time Magazine and inside of Newsweek as he joins his Marine battalion in celebrating Barry County soldier shown on cover of Time, Newsweek by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A Barry County soldier, who just seven days earlier was prepping himself for the possibility of death, was photographed in a state of jubilance in Kuwait City Feb. 27, captured in a cover shot for the March 11 edi­ tion of Time Magazine and in an inside photo for Newsweek. In the pictures, Marine Cpl. Ted Price of Freeport is among a crowd of soldiers from the Second Marine Division lifting the United States flag on the day President George Bush called for a cease fire of Operation Desert Storm, the war with Iraq to free Kuwait. "He loves God and his country. He's very patriotic," said Ted's father, Harold Price, of 520 Vedder Road. "That's why it's so neat he's pictured with the flag. Everything revolves around God and country." The flag raising scene, also shown on network television, are the first pieces of visual evidence for the family that Ted is alive and well, Harold and Bonnie Price said. The have not seen him since August. Though neither the publications nor the newscasts identified Ted, his parents and family members recognized his face. "We saw him on TV. My. son, Tim, said 'that's Ted and pointed him out and every time it came on. he picked him out," said Bonnie. But because there are no telephone lines to the United States in Kuwait City yet, they the liberation of Kuwait. CpI. Ted Price is the second face to the left of Bonnie’s index finger, sign w . behind the "peace" r given by Byron Center soldier Cpl. David Alestra, lower right. have been unable to get Ted's confirmation that he was indeed photographed. "I was at work (at Hastings City Bank) Thursday and a gal I work with showed me the magazine cover and just jokingly said, 'which one is your son? I just right away, said, 'none of them,'" said Bonnie. "But then I got to looking at it and I saw him. I was absolutely ecstatic. How many parents get their son's picture on the front page of Time Magazine? I’d like to tell the whole world!" Ted, 22, is a 1987 graduate of Forest Hills High School in Grand Rapids, and has been in the Marines since his junior year in high school. Prior to being deployed to Saudi Arabia on Jan. 16, the day the allied air strikes on Iraq began, Ted was stationed in Okinawa, Japan. Ted is his squad's leader, and he is a demolitions specialist working to defuse land mines in a Marine combat engineering, battalion, his parents said. In a Feb. 20 letter to his parents and brother, written three days before the ground offensive began, Ted was more serious about his outlook. Following are excerpts. "Dear Mom, Dad and Tim, "We moved north last week and now are about 10 miles from the border. We have a real good idea when we are going in, but can't write it down. Anyway, the mail is going out so slow that it will probably go before you get this. Do me a favor and videotape some of the coverage. "Reality sets in some times real hard and will even more when and if we take casualties. We talk and plan for when someone goes down and that's weird and will be worse when it happens. "Granted, I’m not that scared myself, but most of these guys are younger than me and haven't been home in about a year. Nineteen and 20 is too young to die. My only prayer is that a short time from now, we'll be back in Okie (Okinawa) and when I look down my squad, that everyone I left with is still there. "A chest full of riboons aren't worth a dime if you're not around. Pray that they will use their heads and that one day, they'll be around to wear what they served for. "At times, Tm real scared, some for myself and mostly for them. The Lord is with me and I'm going to heaven, so death is not scary. It’s living with my actions. What's scary is not knowing how you'll act when it finally kicks off. Nobody knows until it happens, but I think Bl do pretty good. "The Joy of the Lord is my strength. Love, Ted. "...Yeah though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for Thou art with me..." Now that the war has ended, his parents breathe a sigh of hesitant relief, knowiug that land mines can still kill. While they await news that their son is going home, the couple is putting copies of the magazine photos in a scrapbook, which someday will bear the story of the war. Hastings School Board seeks action to reduce truancy by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Members of the Hastings Board of Education and Superintendent Carl A. Schoessel, concerned and frustrated over truancy and drop-out problems in the middle and high schools, are urging intermediate school and Barry County officials to take strong legal action to keep young people in school. School board members and Schoessel expressed that request in a letter read at Tuesday's County Board of Commissioners meeting. Board Vice Chairman Rae M. Hoare, who chaired the meeting, referred the letter to the Board's Criminal Justice Committee. "We'll try to follow up and see what we can do," she said. The same letter also has been sent to County Prosecutor Dale Crowley, Barry Intermediate School District Superintendent John R. Fehsenfeld, who serves as attendance/truancy officer, and to BISD Board "In the Hastings Area School System, we have a number of students who are absent from their classes an excessive number of times," the letter said. Seven middlt school students have missed more than 25 days during the first 100 days of the current school year, despite repeated contacts with their parents or guardians and referrals to the BISD. The BISD superintendent, the letter said, forwards the referrals to the prosecutor's office. "The worst truancy case at the middle school involves a student with 102 absences (88.7 percent) as of Friday, Feb. 22," the letter said. All seven Hastings school board members and Supt. Schoessel signed the letter. The problem is different at the high school level, the letter continued, "because students lose credit after 10 unexcused absences and generally drop out of school when they reach the age of 16. Thus, the truancy problem becomes a drop-out problem. Eleven students have dropped out of high erhnnt dnrino the school vcaT. after reaching the 10th unexcused absence. The board and school staff members were encouraged, the letter said, when one referral resulted in a case being prosecuted earlier this school year. "However, despite the successful prosecution of that case, the student involved returned to school for only a few minutes one day and for only three and one-half hours on another, and the student has not been seen at school since Jan. 2, 1991. These results have been extremely disappointing and only increased our frustration with the situation," the letter said. "These truants and drop-outs are a drain on society in general and our community in particular. Since our experience is that the parents/guardians of these particular students aren't willing or able to make them attend classes on a regular basis, even despite our efforts to provide special classes and programs for such students, we are pleading with you to take the strongest action permitted by law to get these young people back to school and keep them there," the letter said. In other business, at Tuesday's County Board meeting, commissioners discussed the problems that five other counties are having because of state cuts that have bumped their Department of Social Services directors. Commissioner Marjorie Radant contends the bumping is illegal because the county social services boards hire the directors and by law they cannot, therefore, be removed by the state. See SCHOOL BOARD, Page 13 Barry County uoard ot Commissioners Vice Chairwoman Rae M. Hoare (center) signs a resolution proclaiming AAUW Week. On hand for the event are Lucille Hecker (left). Hastings AAUW president; and Rowena Hale, local AAUW vice president County proclaims AAUW Week Rotary donates to auditorium restoration The Hastings Rotary Club Monday afternoon presented a check for $1,000 to the Central School Auditorium Renovation Project. Holding the huge representation of the check are (from left) Carl Schoessel, superintendent of the Hastings Area School System; Kenneth Witker, co-chair of the restoration project; Rotary President Fred Jacobs; and Lynn McConnell, project co-chair. The Barry County Board of Commissioners has declared March 5-11 as American Association of University Women (AAUW) Week. In a resolution, signed Tuesday, the County Board urges all citizens to give ap­ propriate recognition to the members of the Hastings branch cf AAUW "whose talents, time and energy have been committed to improving the quality of life throughout the city, county and state. The Hastings branch has published a book on "Outstanding Women of Barry County” and is currently working on a second edition of this project. The local group also has sponsored workshops on financial manage­ ment for community women, held open pre­ election forums for county and judicial can­ didates and has sponsored a public forum on "Critical Needs of Cui Schools" with school superintendents in the county. Hastings AAUW members held three community book sales last year to raise funds for scholarships for women wno are pursuing advanced degrees. For nearly a century in the nation, AAUW has worked for advancement of women through its 190,000 members. The organization has worked for equal opportunity by providing college scholarships and fellowships for advanced study. Members also have volunteered thousands of hours to improve education, prevent juvenile delinquency, develop day care centers, improve mental health programs and support the arts. The Michigan division of AAUW has been instrumental in the enactment of nurs­ ing home reform, health code codification, spouse abuse and lobbyist reform legisla­ tion. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 14, 1991 KNOW YOUR SCHOOLS Information about the Hastings Area School Systems by Carl Schoessel, Superintendent Schools do not benefit from increased tax assessments A hot topic of conversation for many people these days is the increase in property assessments they have received. Understandably, the increased assessments are generating some frustration and anger, but they also are giving rise to some misunderstandings and misinformation about the role of the schools in the assessment process. Consequently, it is important to note that the Hastings Board of Education has absolute­ ly nothing to do with the assessments of pro­ perty values in the Hastings Area School District. Establishing the school tax rate and assessing the value of local property are separate functions of different units of local government. Property assessments are done by people who use State of Michigan procedures and formulas called equalization factors, and these people operate independently of any school system because they work for the municipal units of government. The Board of Education ha.* no way to influence or change assessments on any property even if it wanted to do that. And, while some people may think that the board likes to see assessments increase because that works to the board's advantage by producing more revenue for the schools, that isn't the result at all for the Hastings Areas School System. While it is true that the school system receives more local tax revenue if property tax assessments go up, it is just as true that the State Aid Act requires a corresponding decrease in state revenue for the schools. So, any increase in local tax revenue is exactly of­ fset by a decrease in state aid. and the total revenue received by the schools remains the same. Even though school district residents pay more taxes as a result of increased assessments, an amount equal to Lhe increased taxes is subtracted from what the state pays the schools, so the only way that the school system can get more money is through an in­ crease in the millage rate. As with most lax situations, the one with in­ creasing assessments is somewhat difficult to understand, but the only effect on the school system in this situation is where the money comes from, local taxes or state aid not an overall increase in funds for schools. Unfortunately, ail that the increase in local property tax assessments gains for the schools in the Hastings area is the wrath of some tax­ payers who mistakenly blame lhe schools for the increased assessments. Though assessments have increased, many senior citizens and some other school district residents may not have any increase in lhe amount of property taxes they actually pay because of lhe “circuit breaker" provision in Michigan property tax law. This piovision is designed to help people living on fixed in­ comes, or some who have to live on low in­ comes, so that the effect of large tax increases can be somewhat reduced in such situations. Residents are encouraged to see if they are eligible for the "circuit breaker" provision because no one should have to pay any more taxes than necessary. Yet another problem with sewers 7b the Editor; Well, here we go again with the sewer problem. Cedar Creek didn’t want it, Augusta Creek area doesn’t want it, and now they are ramm­ ing it down the people on Osborne Road’s throats. We don't want it, either. They had a meeting last night al Barry Township Hall, and found out Delton Schools will eventually be hooked up and so your taxes will go up. Also eventually it will go down Of bome to Gurd Road and if your existing system gives out, you won’t get licensing for a new one. You will hook up at a cost of S6,000-plus and if you can’t pay cash your interest will be added and then so much per month, depending on labor, gas, etc. There will probably be lots of etc. We were told we didn’t get a letter about the meeting because we weren’t involved. Our supervisor said there were a lot of people there not involved. I was very upset about this comment. Everyone there pays taxes on the Delton Schools. This is within or about one mile from me. They already have the gas line marked out. The supervisor’s son and daughter-in-law were there, and they live at Cedar Creek. The daughter-in-law I can understand because she is our township treasurer, but the son? How is he involved? I was very hurt about this. There will be another meeting later on. Watch the papers and call your friends. Mrs. Orin Armintrout Delton Settle disputes at the conference table 7b the Editor: It is frustrating that those of us who disagreed with President Bush’s decision to go to war in the Middle East are believed to be less than patriotic and not supportive of our troops. I know of no one who hasn't wanted to do everything possible to make the troops' task as easy and swiftly finished as possible. That is an entirely different issue, whether or not America should have fought at all. And nearly 50 percent of the Senators also voted against fighting until after discussions and sanctions had more time to work. There is every likelihood that sanctions would have worked against a country that depends on such an extend on commerce to sell oil and bring in food and supplies as does Iraq. Secretary of State James Baker is now in the Middle East, trying to get a conference ar­ ranged to deal with all the problems in the area. Before the war, the Bush Administration was trying to get such a conference together. Within a week after he invaded Kuwait. Saddem offered to withdraw if we would cooperate in calling a conference. Now, after all the violence of war, we are back to trying to arrange the very conference Saddam has been offering since August. All disputes are finally settled at the conference table. Doesn’t it make sense to have the con- OR TOO EARLY. Need help to quit smoking? Call your local American Lung Association. 9. We would not be laying the foundation for the next war by building up Syria in the same way we did Iraq. 10. The Administration would not now be vacillating between helping or not helping those who are trying to unseat Saddam. Many in the Adminstration are beginning to think that Saddam is less bad than the rebels, and are in favor of keeping him in power. Certainly, at this stage in our civilization, disputes between nations should be settled by conference, not war. Shouldn’t the United States, which both pro-war and anti-war pro­ ponents think is the best country in the world, take the lead h settling disputes at the con­ ference table? If a fracriun of the effort to prepare for war were exerted in keeping the peace, we would have peace. James Pino Nashville Benefits of BST are debatable To the Editor: Hardly any other recent discovery in the field of agriculture has stirred up such a con­ troversy as Bovine Somatotropin (BST). It promises a 10 to 20 percent increase in milk production with claims of no health ef­ fects on the animal and no residues or other changes in the milk. No wonder that its pro­ ponents hail it as a wonderful innovation. It is often stated that BST is just another progressive step in agriculture, like milking machines, artificial insemination, and more efficient feeding practices. The injection of BST is not, like the other techniques, a change in lhe management or environment of lhe animal, but is a direct interference with the cow's organism by artificially raising the level of the hormones. The animal itself changed. One manufacturer of BST, Monsanto Agriculture Co., slates it very clearly: BST is a management tool that enables a dairyman to produce wholesome milk more efficiently — reducing his costs and increasing his profits; and the profits of Monsanto, one might add. There is, however, a great controversy as to whether such a jump in production will actual­ ly benefit the dairy farmer. After years of surplus, the market is finally in a more stable position, resulting in higher prices for the farmers. This is partly the effect of the "Dairy Termination Program," under which dairy farmers were paid to stay out of business. As a result, 1.63 million cows were slaughtered or exported. This could all be for nothing if production increases dramatically again. Written by Michael Wildfeuer Dairy Farmer Copied by Bob Wagner. Johnstown Township Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: ITS NEVER TOO LATE TO QUIT. fcrence before instead of after a war? Let’s consider what would be different if we were now sitting down at this conference table before instead of after the fighting, but with the sanctions still in effect: 1. The Americans who were killed would still be alive. 2. The 150,000 to 300,000 civilian Iraquis would not have been killed. 3. Thousands of Kuwaitis would not have been killed. 4. Iraq and Kuwait would not have been reduced to rubble. 5. 600 Kuwaiti oil wells would not be burn­ ing, consuming six million barrels of oil a day, worth $120 million. And this will pro­ bably go on for about three years. 7. The Gulf would not be an environmental disaster. 8. We would not have made our budget deficit even worse. •Make your letter brief and to the point. •Letters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must include their signature, address and phone number. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 Measure value by how much a company earns A common method of determining lhe cur­ rent value of a stock or projecting its future price is the price earnings, or P/E, ratio. This figure simply relates the company’s warnings to the current price of the stock and indicates whether the stock is reasonably priced in rela­ tion to how much profit the company is making. The P/E ratio is calculated by dividing the current market price of a share of stock by its earnings per share for a 12-month pericd. The math is so simple that the importance of a stock’s P/E ratio is often overlooked. Armed with this information, let’s look at how carefully selecting profitable companies at reasonable prices can pay off. Referring to Table 1, the 30 stocks that make up the Dow Jones Industrial Average are divided into three groups based on their individual P/E ratios. Column I shows the performance of $10,000 invested on June 30, 1936, in the entire Dow 30 and readjusted for changing P/Es each subsequent June 30 at 10-year intervals. Column 2 illustrates the performance of $10,000 invested in the 10 Dow stocks selling at the lowest price relative to earnings — lowest P/E. Column 3 hypothetical’y places $10,000 in the middle 10 P/E group and Column 4 in the highest 10 P/E group. After one year (June 30, 1937), the wisdom of selecting low P/E stocks had already paid off. The low P/E group was $1,048 ahead of the high P/E group. After 10 years (June 30, 1946) that margin had more than doubled, $19,106 vs. 8,480. By June 30, 1989, the original $10,000 invested in the lowest 10 P/E stocks on the Dow luid grown to $915,674. On the other hand, the highest P/E group barely doubled at $21,385. These numbers present a strong case for buying value at reasonable prices. The P/E ratio of any stock, however, has little significance unless related to the P/E ratios of other companies in the same industry. For ex­ ample, you could reasonably select a promis­ ing growth company selling at 15 to 20 times earnings over an old-line stock in a stagnant industry selling at half that P/E ratio. The P/E ratio not only reflects current earnings but also estimated future earnings. The growth company, if priced reasonably for its in­ dustry. could offer better long-term potential for price appreciation than the company that has an unusually low P/E, because the low-P/E stock is in a non-growth industry. As with any other method of evaluating common stock, the price-to-earnings ratio is not a panacea. Slocks are influenced by the overall direction of the market, the accuracy of earnings projections and your stock’s in­ dustry position. In spite of this, the relation­ ship between the price of a stock and the com­ pany’s earnings, the P/E, can be one of the most effective yardsticks in helping you buy value at reasonable prices. - STOCKS The following prices are close of business last Reported changes are from ious week. Company Close AT&T 33’/. Amerltech 65’/. Anheuser-Busch 48’/. Chrysler 14’/. Clark Equipment 303/. CMS Energy 30’/. Coca Cola 51’/. Dow Chemical 52'/. Exxon 56'/. Family Dollar 17’/. Ford 33’/. General Motors 33’/. Great Lakes Bancorp 11'/. Hastings Mfg. 47’/. IBM 126//. JCPenney 547. Johnson & Johnson 877. Kmart 387. Kellogg Company 857. McDonald’s 337. Sears 327. Southeast Mich. Gas 147, Spartan Motors 57. Upjohn 427. Gold $364.75 Silver $4.03 Dow Jones 2922.52 Volume 178,000,000 from the Tuesday. the prev­ Change —7. —7. + 17. + 7. -27. —17. —17. -27. + 17. + 7. + 7. —17. + 17. + 17. -67. -27. + 47. + 7. + 7. + 7. + 7. -7. -37. + $.17 -50.00 AMERICAN ± LUNG ASSOCIATION I 'WO-WWI-NW.' H sings Banner Devoted to lhe interests of Berry County since 1856 published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President Stephen Jacobs Treasurer Public Opinion-- Can anyone beat UNLV? Defending champion Nevada-Las Vagas is a 2:1 favorite to repeat in the NCAA cham­ pionship tournament tipping off today. The Runnin' Rebels are 30-0 this season and are being touted as one of the best collegiate teams of all time. Can anybody beat them? John Jacobs Vice President Frederic Jacobs Secretary Newsroom David T. Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Todd Tubergen (Sports Editor) Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Sue Hinckley Sandra Ponsetto Jett Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m. ■ 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. • noon. Larry Seymour (Sales Manager) Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Phyllis Bowers Subscription Rates: $13 per year in Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) “No. 1 watched them against MSU earlier in the season, and they looked really good." “I wouldn't want to bet against them!” “Anything can happen in the tournament, but whoever beats them will have to play their best game.” "I think Michigan State can. I've been around (Jud) for quite a while, and he is a top-notch coach." "I'm not a basketball fan, but I've seen enough of them to know they're pretty good." “No. They are 30-0, so I don't think they will lose.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 14, 1991 — Page 5 County Mental Health Dept, trims spend*..g Camp Fire Week proclaimed Signing a proclamation honoring Camp Fire Week Is Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray. Looking on are represen­ tatives from Camp Fire (from left, back row) leader Karen Hammond, leader Judy Sarver, Kim Gardner, leader Lin­ da Gardner, leader Barb Fagan, (front row, from left) Angela Sarver, Doug Sarver and Tonya Gardner. The Camp Fire organization March 17-23 will celebrate its 81st year. year." Plans for this year's celebration also were threatened at the Chamber's meeting last Wednesday, when it was reported incorrectly there will be no Muzzleloader's Roundevous to go with the festival, as it has for the past two years. The chamber was told that it was for a variety of reasons that the Fork River Free Trappers voted at their last meeting not to join the Harvest Festival this year,. However, further checking into matter revealed that the Muzzleloaders plan to continue their association with Nashville's annual celebration, if it is held again this year. "We would have been sincerely disap­ pointed if the Muzzleloaders were not joining us," Ohler said. "We thank them and their JASON...cont/nued from page 1 leagues. Things haven't changed much since. One issue he is "on the outside" on is the recent Persian Gulf War. "I im ttiU. apposed to. the wttf J''.he said- "I would have continued economic sanctions, so the domestic condilionsd in Iraq would have become so bad that the people would have risen up against Saddam Hussein. "I have a tendency to lean pacifist on a lot of things," he added. Carr said he believes economic sanctions would have worked and would have spared both the U.S. and Iraq the horrors of war. "The question came down to whether we had enough patience to let the sanctions work,” he said. "But we Americans are not a very patient people.” he said he was disappointed that the United nations went along with the war. “We say we fight to uphold United Nations resolutions we like, but then we ignore the resolutions we don’t like,” he said. Carr said he finds it both interesting and frightening that President George Bush has launched two wars in two years since taking office. And, he said, the U.S. could face economic ruin if it continues its warlike pace. “We have nice technology," he said. "The Japanese have a market for VCRs, but where is the market for MX missiles? Technological weapons are a wasted resource." He also is no fan of newly elected Gov. John Engler, particcularly because of his budget cutting proposals. “I think he’s balancing the budget on the backs of the poor,” he said. "And I’m very much a soak the rich advocate.” Carr said he plans to enroll next fall at Eastern Michigan University and will major in' public administration. A career in politics is something he would like to try, he said. “But I’m not sure I’ll ever become a Republican,” he chuckled. Carr said his goal now is “to keep each day in perspective, to keep things balanced and treat people with respect.” The Citizen Bee is sponsored nationally by the Close Up Foundation, Burger King, KPMG Peat Marwick, Kraft General Foods and the Milken Family Foundation. Meijer, the Detroit News and Consumers Power spon­ sor the contest in Michigan. Elections in two area villages were quiet Monday, as incumbents were returned to of­ fice without opposition. In Nashville the vote was extremely light, with only 31 ballots cast. Village Clerk Rose Heaton said four ballots were absentee, mean­ ing that only 27 people bothered to show up at the polls. Nashville has more than 1.000 registered voters. The top vote getter was Richard Chaffee Jr., who was seeking a one-year seat on the Village Council. Chaffee polled 23 votes while Carol Jones Dwyer and Charles “Chip” Smith each had 22 and Suzanne VanDerske had 18 for the three oen two-year council posts. All but Dwyer are Republicans. There was one write-in vote for Sidney Green for the one-year seat and another write­ in for Green for the two-year position. The election marked lhe first time the village used voting machines, but Heaton said that judging by the turnout, they weren’t needed this time. In Lake Odessa, three unopposed non­ partisan incumbents were returned to office. Wes Myers garnered 56 votes. Steve Secor had 54 arid Jerry Engle 53. Village officials reported that 55 registered voters turned out at the polls and another 12 voted by absentee ballot. members for their support and participation over the last two years. They have showed us a part of our history and heritage and added a great deal of fun and skill to the celebration. "Now, however, it becomes a matter of simply determining if and how the Harvest Festival should continue," she added. Ideas proposed at earlier meetings since the 1990 festival have included a parade, a community picnic, talent shows, produce judging, games and crafts. "But none of these things can be accomplished by only a handful of people," Ohler said. "They all require individuals willing to give a bit of their time and skills. The more people involved in any one project, the less work it becomes." The next Nashville Chamber of Commerce meeting will be at 7 p.m Wednesday, April 3, at Goodtime Pizza. It is likely that the fate of the 1991 Harvest Festival will be decided at this session. "We're open to ideas and suggestions as to activities for the festival," said Chamber President Dave Mace. “We’d like to hear from individuals, groups and churches about the activities they’d like tb see, and we’d like them to offer some commitment to actually plan, organize and do these things. Everyone enjoys these events, but it takes people to pull them off." Ohler added, "In these days of patriotism and pride, it’s time Nashville demonstrates its community spirit and pride by celebrating our own accomplishments and pride. But that may not happen this year." Anyone who may be able to help is asked to call Ohler at 852-9593. looked into the option of hiring a person, but we found it wasn't feasible." Jasperse added that hiring another inspector creates the problem of a person coming in, staying for about a year and moving on, caus­ ing another interim period like the current one. Councilman Donald Spencer said he had heard complaints about PCI's relations with the public. City Attorney James Fisher said, "Part of the problem is that this is an unpleasant task. These types of problems have arisen witji ev­ ery building inspector since I've been city at­ torney." Campbell, just before moving to accept the agreement with PCI, said, "I’m ready to try it for one year and see. I was one of the biggest ones against this before." Voting against the agreement were Watson, Spencer and Evelyn Brower. Voting in the majority were White, Jasperse, Campbell, Esther Walton and William Cusack. In other business Monday, the council: • Granted, under the direction of Klovanich, use of Fish Hatchery Park at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 23, for an Easter Egg Hunt The event is put together by Hastings Chapter No. 7 of the Order of Eastern Star. • Noted that local officials be hosts to Tecumseh representatives May 15 and 16 and then will go there May 20 and 21 for the an­ nual Mayor's Exchange Day. • Had a public hearing to finalize the Clinton Street project, which included instal­ lation of sewers and curb and gutter. The project was funded by a $250,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Commerce and by more than $150,000 in contributions from the city. The hearing, which received no comments, closed out the project • Approved a request for the Farmer’s Market to be held again this year in the park­ ing lot near Tyden Park on Wednesdays and Saturdays. • Granted a request for Earth Day activities April 20 and for erection of a banner down­ town proclaming Earth Week April 17-23. The request was made by Terese Hoyle of the Barry County Environmental Action Committee. • Received and placed on file a complaint about the new recycling bin at the fire sta­ tion. The complaint was that materials had to be hand fed into the bins. • Received notice from Lhe Michigan Liquor Control Commission that Eberhard is requesting an SDD liquor license for its new location in the strip mall on West State Street Eberhard already had asked for transfer of a beer and wine license. No local government approval is needed for the move, it was noted. • Learned from Fisher that anyone interested in seeking a seat on the proposed charter revision commission has until May 14 to file for candidacy. A charter revision proposal will be on the ballot in the Nov. 5 city election. If it passes, the commission will be charged with coming up with a new city charter. • Proclaimed March 11-16 as International Women's Week. Council also received a letter from the First Presbyterian Women of Richland thanking Mayor Mary Lou Gray for speaking at a forum on women's issues March 5. SUPER SHOE SATURDAY ONE DAY ONLY - MARCH 16TH FROM 9:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. FOR THE FAMILY i Incumbents win in quiet village votes • I ! I ! [ ; tbi rerusea to lower its daily fee across the board for training service, so Barry County Mental Health reduced the number of slots purchased by nine, Seelig said. Transportation costs for those nine clients also are being reserved. "One reason we looked at cuts to work ac­ tivity is that it's not reimbursed by Medicaid or Medicare," said Seelig. "There is no way of recapturing those costs." At a per-day cost to Barry County Mental Health of $17.14 per client, the slot cutback amounts to about a $25,000 reduction in EBI annual revenue. As a result, one full-time program em­ ployee and a full-time manufacturing worker were laid off from EBI this month, said Vice President and General Manager, Tom Hazelwood. Seelig sees the day m the not too distant future when the work activity programs are eliminated all together. "Mental Health has a number of mandated services that, by law, we have to provide," he said. "Work activity is not one of them." Seelig says work activity is helpful, but it often trains clients in one isolated, repetitive task used only for specific jobs. "We're looking for a different approach," he said. "What we hope to do is place them on an actual job where we would pay for their coaching to get them started toward gainful employment. CITY...continued from page 1 Nashville Harvest Festival needs help J-Ad Graphics News Service Nashville's Harvest Festival is in trouble this year, officials from Chamber of Commerce are reporting. Mary Ohler, secretary of the Chamber, said the festival may be canceled because of problems with support and assistance from the community. The festival was revived two years ago after a lengthy hiatus and it was repeated in 1990. But its future may be in danger. "We’d like to see a lot of people get involved in the planning and implementation of the Harvest Festival," Ohler said. "It takes a great deal of support from all of the community to put on a celebration of the village like the Harvest Festival. And without that support, it won't go on this J-Ad Graphics News Service Anticipation of a slimmer mental health budget from Governor John Engler and the Legislature has Barry County Mental Health Director Joe Seelig looking for ways to shed costs. "We've reduced our spending," said Seelig. "Our cuts are projected to total about $100,000." That figure amounts to 9.2 percent of the annual $1.4 million budget and includes an expected loss of earning power formerly maintained by two program heads no longer working, he said. Their posts have not been filled, leaving their income-generating activities idle, said Seelig. "When we have to cut back our staff, we also cut our earning power," he said. "We can't bill. When we lose state dollars, we can't generate added revenue." Nine Barry County Mental Health clients also are experiencing an extended ripple effect from cutbacks in the area of work activities purchased from EightCAP-EBI in Lake Odessa. Seelig said his office attempted to renegotiate a leaner per diem rate with EBI, which in turn, trains clients for a specific job skill. Clients are then employed to perform that job on one of several manufacturing contracts maintained by EBL %OFF • MEN'S DRESS All ATHLETIC FOORWEAR FOR MEN. WOMEN AND CHILDREN Sale $30-37.50 Reg. $40-550. 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Marie was bom January 2, 1897 in Ionia County, the daughter of Bion and Juliette (Thompson) Estep. She graduated from Barry County Normal and taught for several years at the Burdick and Wooding Schools. She also worked at the Kellogg School Cafeteria in later years. She was a member of the Hickory Churches for over 60 years and a member for the past 45 years of the Hickory Corners Wesleyan Church. She loved the out-of-doors and was an avid gardener and shared her flowers throughout the community. She was married to Lee F. Burdick April 15, 1918, he preceded her in death in 1961. She was also preceded in death by her son, Robert L. Burdick in 1981. Mrs. Burdick is survived by Robert’s widow, Elma Lindeen of Everett, Washington; and their children: Shirley Dreamer of Syra­ cuse, New York, Robert C. Burdick of Aurora, Colorado, and Mrs. Fred (Julie) Cummings of Lakewood, Colorado; and two great­ grandsons. Also surviving are a son and his wife, Richard H. and Beverly Burdick; and their children, Mrs. Burt (Connie) Young of New Fairfield, Cincinnati, Mrs. James (Mary) Voiland of Ml Gemens, MI, and Mrs. Robert (Jacqueline) Ramsey of Torrance, California; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 12 at the Williams Funeral Home, with Pastor Dennis Croy of the Hickory Corners Wesleyan Church officiating. Burial was at East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hickory Comers Wesleyan Church. HASTINGS - Gladys E. Edger, 71 of 450 South Irving Road, Hastings passed away Tuesday, March 12, 1991 at her residence. Mrs. Edger was born August 7, 1919 in the Coats Grove area of Barry County, lhe son of Arthur and Flossie (Travis) Bennett. She attended Coats Grove Country School, graduating in 1937 from Hastings High School. She Was married to Lauren M. Edger on June 4, 1938. They lived most of their married life on the family farm west of Hastings. She was employed about 13 years as receptionist for Drs. Walton and Bloom, retiring in 1977. She was a long time active 4-H leader and a volun­ teer at Pennock Hospital. She was a tutor in the adult literacy program for Barry County. Mrs. Edger is survived by her husband, Lauren; daughter, Kay Rowley of Hastings; son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Connie Edger of Birmingham, son and daughier-inlaw, Bruce and Martha Edger of Hastings, son, Steve Edger of Hastings, son and daughter-in­ law, Brian and Meri Edger of Tupalo, Missis­ sippi; 14 grandchildren; three great grandchil­ dren; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Arthur and Lucille Bennett of Hastings, Maxwell and Waunita Bennett of Ciarkville, Rodger and Jenny Bennett of Dowling, Eugene and Diane Bennett of Hopkins; one sister and brother-in­ law, Rosalie (Peg) and Lynn Edger of Hastings and a sister-in-law, Mariane Edger. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Vernor (Baldy) Bennett and Cecil Bennett. Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 16 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings with Reverend Michael J. Anton offi­ ciating. Burial will be at the Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. Hastings Area GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. March 17 - 8:00 Holy Communion; 9: 15 Church School (all ages); 10: 30 Holy Communion, AAL Branch After; 6:00 Youth Group. Thursday, March 14 -12:00 Lenten Lunch/Devotions; 6:45 Bd. of Ed.; 7:00 Stephen Support; 7:30 Ad. Choir; 8:00 AA. Saturday. March 16 - 9:30 Conf. 5; 2:30 Roller Skating; 8:00 NA. Monday, March 18 - 6:00 Positive Parenting. Tues­ day, March 19 - 9:30 Wordwat­ chers, 11:15 C.S. Lewis; 11:30 Ho­ ly Commaion/Lunch; 3:00, Choir School; 7:30-9:00 Music practice.. Wednesday. March 20 - 2.00-5:00 Organ Study; 6:00 Supper; 7:00 Vespers. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, (The Bible Church) Bring Your Bible. 600 Powell Rond, 1 mile East of Hastings. Our Motto: •’The Bible, the whole Bi­ ble, and nothing but the Bible". Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Morning Worship, 10:30 ?.m. March 17 Message — By Pastor Sarver, "Agreed". Thurs­ day - 7:30 p.m. prayer time. SMM for girls 8-11 and Youth Meeting, ages 12-20. Pastor Emeritus, Rus Sarver Phone 945-9224. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar. 2415 McCann Rd., Irving, Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ day Mass 11:00 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 7:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confes­ sions Saturday 3:30-4:30 n ™ WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Robert Kersten. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Helm'd, 945-5974. Worship Services Sunday, 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. 4-H meets Mondays, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study, Wednesdays, 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers, 801 Barber Rd., Hastings. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD, 502 E. Bond. Hastings. Hastings, Michigan, G. Kent Keller, Pastor. Eileen Higbee, Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday, March 10 9:30 and 11:00 Morning Worship Services. Nursery provided. Broad­ cast of this service over WBCHAM and FM; 9:50 Church School Classes for all ages; 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Sharpe Memorial Hall; 4:30 Junior High Youth Fellowship; 5:30 Senior High Youth Fellowship. Monday, March 11 - 7:30 Session Meeting. Tues­ day, March 12 - 6:30 Kids of the Kirk — Sing Along. Wednesday, March 13 - 1:30 Circle 4. at the home of Agnes Smith; 7:30 Chancel Choir rehearsal. Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. 948-2529. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser­ vice — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. James Lcitzman Pastor. Sun­ day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday r>7:00 p.m. Services for Adults, Teens and Children. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIRST UNITED 948-8004. James R. Barren, Asst. METHODIST CHURCH, corner Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday of Green ana Church Streets. Philip L. Brown. Pastor. Church phone 616/945-9574. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. (nursery attendant). Middle High Youth, 5 p.m. and Senior High Youth 6 p.m. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH AM-FM at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, March 17 - Fifth Sun­ day in Lent; Sr. High Chicken Din­ ner public invited, 12:15 to 2 p.m. proceeds for Summer Outreach Project. Tuesday, March 19 - UM Men Dinner/Program. with Rev. Elmer Faust, interpreter on World Hunger and Mission Projects — call 945-9574 for reservations. Wednes­ day. March 20 - "Come to the Cross" planned Potluck Dinner 6:30 p.m., followed by program with Steve Reid and his drama "Faster, thru the eyes of Peter,” with special music by the Children's Choir — call 945-9574 for reservations. Monday's Children's Choir Rehearsal 3 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday Narcotics Anonymous 12:00 noon. Wednes­ day Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursday Bell Choir rehearsal 6:30 p.m., and Chancel Choir rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Saturday Co-Dependents Anonymous 9 a.m. Thursdays — Community Lenten Lunch/Worship 12:00 noon at Grace Lutheran Church. MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH, 314 E. Main St.. Mid­ dleville. MI. Phone 765-3073. Traditional Latin Mass 4:30 p.m. every Sunday. Confession and Rosary 4:15 p.m. School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00, Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7:00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Pryer meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir pracice. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-*.9. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Cotant. choir director. Sunday morning 9:30 a.m.. Fellowship Time; 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11:00 a.m., Morn­ ing Worship; 5:00 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road. Hastings, Michigan, James A. Campbell, Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits. Delton Area OUR LaDY OF GREAT OAK CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6547 Lacey Rd.. Lacey. Mass: Sunday 8:30 a.m. ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC tCHURCH, 11252 Floria Rd.. Delton. Masses: Saturday, 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS I LOAN ASSOCIATION Halting* and lake Odeua COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. CHURCH OF GOD, 7th DAY, Banfield. Michigan. Services 10 a.m. each Saturday. Call 671-4100 or Box 4?., Bedford, Mich. 49020. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd., 8 mi. S., Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. Insurance for your Life. Home. Business and Car WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFABINCORPORATED of Hostings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER |9S2 N. Broadway ■ Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY ■ Prescriptions" • 110 S. Jefferson • 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770Cook Rd. — Hastings, Michigan MIDDLEVILLE - Franklin C. Browne Sr., 71 of Middleville passed away Monday, March 11, 1991 at Metropolitan Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mr. Browne was bom April 4,1919 in Hast­ ings, the son of Burdette and Esther (Belson) Browne. He was raised in Hastings and attended Hastings Schools, graduating in 1937. He was married to Pearl Ellsworth on June 10,1939 in Grand Rapids. He was employed at E.W. Bliss in Hastings from 1939 to 1977. He was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Middleville and Trustee of GSLC. He was an avid fisherman and mushroom hunter. He was a Veteran of World War IL Mr. Browne is survived by his wife, Pearl L. Browne; his children, Sharon and Don Berry of Elkhart, Indiana, Bill and Nancy Browne of Middleville, Sue and Nate Jansen of Grand Rapids, Frank and Patricia Browne of Hast­ ings; eight grandchildren; four great grandchil­ dren; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 14 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Pastor Monte Bell officiating. Burial will be at the Coman Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Middleville. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. SundayMass 9:15 a.m. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev. Mary Horn officiating. Banfield United Methodist Church Sunday School............... 9:00 a.m. Church............................ 9:30 a.m. Country Chapel United Methodist Sunday School............... 9:30 a.m. Church............................ 10:30 a.m. LEIGHTON TOWNSHIP - Elsie V. Ander­ son (Finkbeiner), 88 of Leighton Township, passed away Saturday, March 9,1991 at Sandy Creek Nursing Home. Mrs. Anderson was bom on June 10,1902 in Byron Township, the daughter of John and Carrie Alman. She was raised and was a life long resident of Leighton Township. She was married to Hany E. Finkbeiner, he preceded her in death. She later married Otto L. Anderson in Clearwater, Florida, he also preceded her in death. She was a life long member of the Leighton United Methodist Church. Mrs. Anderson is survived by sister-in-law, Jean Alman Laughlin of Kentwood; nieces and nephews, Jack B. Alman, Charlotte Bechtel, LeRoy Bechtel, Steven Bechtel, Donna Bech­ tel, Bonnie Cronk, Geraldine Gement, Lucille Dalberg and Mary Lou Herrema. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 12 at Caledonia Funeral Chapel, 616 E. Main Street, Caledonia, with Reverend Kenneth Vaught officiating. Burial was at Hooker Cemetery in Leighton Township. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Carl R. Bryans Q Mildred Brooks) CLARKSVILLE - Mildred Brooks, 87 of Clarksville passed away Wednesday, March 13, 1991 at Tendercare Nursing Home, Hastings. Arrangements are pending at lhe Koops Funeral Chapel, Garksville. ( ATTEND SERVICES Elsie V. Anderson (FinkbeinerT') Franklin C Browne Sr. Fred F. Swift WOODLAND - Fred F. Swift, 82 of 7775 Hager Road, Woodland passed away Wednesday, March 13, 1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Swift was boro January 26, 1909 in Castleton Township, the son of Marion and Lois (Childs) Swift. He attended Shores and Hager Schools. He was a life long area resident He farmed all of his life. He enjoyed his many friends and they knew he liked farming and his horses. Mr. Swift is survived by one brother, Merle of Woodland; two sisters, Grace Marcotte of Nashville and Altie Swift of Woodland; a nephew, Frederick Marcotte; a niece, Johannah Chmielewski; four great nephews; two great nieces. He was preceded in death by one sister, Bernice Swift and a brother, James Swift. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 15 at the Maple Valley ChapelGenther Funeral Home, Nashville with Reverend Dan Smithofficiating. Burial wlll be at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heart Fund or Putnam Library. Q Clayton H. Haynes ) HICKORY CORNERS - Cliyton H. Haynes, 76 of4565 W. Hickory Road, Hickory Comers, passed away Saturday, March 9,1991 at lhe Bridgewood Care Center in Plainwell where he had been a patient since December of 1988. He was bom June 10,1914 in Nashville, the son of Orin and Maude (Welcher) Haynes. He had lifed in the Hickory Corners area since 1928 and for 47 years at the Hickory Road address. He gradauted from the Kellogg School in 1932. He was employed for over 32 years with United Steel and Wire, and retired from there in 1973. He was a member of the Hickory Comer’s Firemen’s Club. Mr. Haynes is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Wallace (Eunice) Borden of Augusta, Mrs. Wayne (Mildred) Shade of Lake Odessa; several nieces, nephews and a cousin. Cremation has taken place and there wiil be no visitation at the funeral home. The public is invited to attend a graveside memorial service to be held Thursday, March 14, 11:00 a.m. at the East Hickory Comers Cemetery with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. ( Jeffrey L. Coolidge______ J HASTINGS - Jeffrey L. Coolidge, 25 of Woodruff Road, Hastings passed away Saturday, March 9,1991 due to a hit and run auto accident. Mr. Coolidge was bom June 22, 1965 in Gross Point, the son of William J. and Mary Ann (Jozwiak) Coolidge. He attended lhe St Rose School and Hastings High School, graduating from Adult Education. He was employed at Erbandale Shell and Airport Auto in Battle Creek. He became a certified mechanic in 1986. He was currently working as a mechanic at J&J Auto in Hastings. Mr. Coolidge is survived by his parents, William and Mary Ann Coolidge of Hastings; one brother, Michael M. Coolidge of Battle Creek; a sister, Sharon L Coolidge of Hastings; two half brothers, Steven J. Matel and Andrew P. Matel, both of Hastings; maiernal grand­ father, Joseph J. Jozwiak of Hastings; several aunts, uncles, cousins; eight nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two half brothers, Kenneth J. Matel in 1958 and Philip J. Matel in 1975. Mass was held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 13 at St. Rose of Lima Church with Father Leon Pohl officiating. Burial was at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 12 at the funeral home. HASTINGS - Carl R. Bryans, 82 of 912 East Madison Street, Hastings passed away Satur­ day, March 9,1991 at Tendercare of Hastings. Mr. Bryans was bom July 12,1908 in Balti­ more Tcwnship, Barry County, the son of Robert and Harriett (Gawley) Bryans. He was raised in the Hendershott area of Barry County and attended the Hendershott School and Hast­ ings High School. £ He was married to Myrtle Belle CMeman August 4,1928. He was employed at thdjE.W. Bliss Company for 37 years, retiring in 1971. His previous employment included farming and trucking. Mr. Bryans is survived by his wife, Myrtle; four daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Robert James of Hastings, Belva and Robert Barry of Woodland, Evelyn and Kenneth Sprague, Elaine and Raymond Cooley, all of Hastings; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Marilyn Bryans of Hastings, Richard and Betty Bryans of Middleville; 16 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Howard Bryans. Funeral services were held Monday, March 11 at lhe Wren Funeral Home of Hastings with Pastor Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial was at lhe Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Q Daniel G. Scheerens ) HASTINGS - Daniel G. Scheerens, 75 of Coats Grove Road, Hastings passed away Friday, March 8, 1991 at his residence. Mr. Scheerens was bora October 15,1915 in Rochester, New York, the son of Jacob and Jennie (Cambier) Scheerens. He graduated from Monroe High School in 1934. He attended Hope College in 1939. He graduated in 1949 from Echels College of Morturary Science in Philidelphia. He served in the United States Army during World War IL He was married to Betts Elizabetn Nay July 12, 1968. In 1950 he worked as director of funeral homes in Grand Rapids, Coldwater, Sturgis, Monroe, Hastings, Detroit Highland Park, Southfield and Howell. He was manager of the Memorial Funeral Home of Freeport for three years, retiring in 1981. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, 40 year member of the Lions Gub and a board member of lhe Red Cross. Mr. Scheerens is survived by his wife, Betts of Hastings; one sister, Gerry Scheerens of Battle Creek; two nephews; one great nephew; one step daughter, Mrs. R.B. (Alexandra) Omo of Maine; two step sons and daughters-in-law, Carl J. Hoffman and Betsy Naumburg of Rochester, New York, Harvey J. and Susan Hoffman of Grand Ledge; 12 step grandchil­ dren; two step great grandchildren. Private burial was at Riverside Cemetery. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Church, Lions Club, Red Goss or American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings. Wilma Outman BATTLE CREEK - Wilma Outman (Trubey) Outman, 74 of 7920 Baseline Road, Battle Creek, passed away Wednesday, Febru­ ary 27, 1991 in Battle Geek Health System/ Leila Site after a long illness. She had been in Leila for one week. She was bora in Augusta, graduated from Augusta Schools and moved to Battle Geek in 1934. She and her husband owned Baseline Aquar­ ium for 10 years. She attended Baseline United Methodist CHurch and was a gray lady volunteer at Leila Hospital during the 1950s. She enjoyed embroidery and gardening and was an avid fan of the Detroit Pistons and Detroit Tigers. Mrs. Outman is survived by her husband of 52 years, Gilbert D Outman; daughters, Donna Haun of Battle Creek and Janet Outman of 7920 Baseline Road; two grandchildren, one great-grandchi.d: brothers, Harold Trubey of Climax and Harry Trubey of Ceresco; and sisters, Gladys Trubey and Helen Ernsberger, both of Battle Geek and Elizabeth Jackson of Jackson. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 2 at Royal Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association or Michigan Heart Association. Robert D. Paton BELLEVUE - Robert D. “Del" Paton, 75 of 404 South Williams Road, Bellevue passed away Saturday, March 9,1991 at Battle Creek Health System/Community Site, Battle Creek. He had been a patient for four days. Mr. Paton was bora in Shelby and moved to Bellevue in 1953 from Northport. He was employed by the American Door Company until it burned and then commuted to a company plant in Walkerton, Indiana. He retired in 1989 after 35 years. He owned and operated a Sinclair Oil Station in Northport for several years and during his youth he helped his grandfather operate the Northport Lighthouse. He was a charter member of the Bellevue Rescue Squad, Civil Defense Director for Bellevue, Bellevue Fire Department, National Rifle Association and lhe Michigan Sheriff’s Association. Mr. Paton is survived by two daughters, Christi Miller and Delva Paton, both of Bellevue; two grandchildren and one great granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen E. (Howell) Paton in 1989 Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 12 at the Shaw Funeral Home. Lehman Chapel, Bellevue with Reverend Charles O. Erickson of Olivet College officiating. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery, Bellevue. Clarence C. Reeves WOODLANDClirence C. Reeves. 73 of 353 North Main Street, Woodland passed away Friday March 8, 1991 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Reeves was bora on August 3,1917 in Comstock Park, the son of Gark and Rena (Kooistra) Reeves. He was raised in Comstock Park and attended Comstock Park Schools, graduating in 1935. Mr. Reeves served in the United States Armed Forces during World War IL He was married to Mildred Kooistra on April 22, 1971 in Rockville, Maryland. They lived in Grand Rapids until 1972 when they moved to Texas. In 1985 they moved to Woodland. • Mr. Reeves was an engineer in paints doing electro-static painting. Mr. Reeves is survived by his wife Mildred, one son Larry Reeves of Newago; one daughter Mrs. Jerry (Janice) Hofman of Rockford; four step-sons, Gary Mosher of Highland, Wesley Mosher of Lake Odessa, Raymond Kooistra of Hoffman Estates, Illinois and Richard Kooistra of Kalamazoo; two step-daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Norine) Enz of Lake Odessa and Barbara Kooistra of Plainwell; one brother Harry and his wife Maude Reeves; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother Gaylord and one sister Dena. Funeral services were held Monday March 11 at Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa, with the Reverend Ward Pierce officiating. Burial was at Woodland Memorial Park. Louise H. Elwood MIDDLEVILLE - Louise H. Elwood, 76, of Middleville, passed away Friday, March 8, 1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Elwood was bora on September 28, 1914 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Margaret Burg and Leon J. Williams. She was raised in Middleville and attended Middleville High School, graduating in 1932. She was married to Alton G. Elwood on July 5, 1934 in Indiana. Mrs. Elwood retired from Pine Rest Christ­ ian Hospital Dietary Department. She was a member of Pythian Sisters, Past Chiefs Gub of Pythian Sisters, Thornapple Heritage Club, Floral Garden Gub, Middlevil­ le Methodist Church. Mrs. Elwood is survived by her children, Mrs. Bennie L. (Patricia) Arce of Santa Gara, California, Mrs. Walter (Margaret) Eavey of Middleville, Loyd Elwood of Middleville, Dr. Thomas A. Elwood of Kentwood, Jaclyn A. Elwood of Spring, Texas; 18 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; one brother, John E. Williams of Overland, Missouri; 11 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; three sisters and two brothers. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services were held Monday, March 11 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Bruce Keegstra officiating. Memorial con^’bauons may be made to Pine Rest Christian Hospital-Patient Assis­ tance Fund. ( Ernest L. Carperter III ) LANSING - Ernest L. Carpenter III, 32 of Lansing passed away Sunday, March 10,1991. Mr. Carpenter was bora June 28, 1958 in Lansing. He attended the First United Method­ ist Church. He graduated from Hastings High School and Lansing Community College. He was currently employed with lhe Lansing Fire Department as a Firefighter and EM.T., which he joined in July 1982. He was a member of the Lansing Firefighter I-ocal *421. He loved hunting and fishing. Mr. Carpenter is survived by his wife, Lori; two daughters, Caitlyn and Stephanie; mother, Doris (Hazen) Thornton of Lansing; three sisters, Kathleen (Don) Olma of Las Vegas, Christine (Kevin) West of DeWitt, Lorcne Carpenter, and fiancee, Rick Merill of Fowler; step sister, Dorina Thornton of Lansing; two step brothers, Daryl Thornton of Texas, DeKe­ vin Thornton of Iowa; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, 1956^ aQd a *s’ster* J00110 Carpenter in Memorial services will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 14 at the First United Methodist Church, comer of North Waverly and Delta River Drive, Lansing, with Reverend Mark D. Graham officiating. The Lansing Fire Department Honor Guard will provide their services. Memorial contributions may be made to his Children’s Educational Fund. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 14, 1991 — Page 7 Benders to observe golden anniversary Jake and Ruth Lynn Bender will observe their 50ih wedding anniversary March 28. The Benders were married March 28, 1941, in Kalamazoo, but wartime kept them apart in their early wedded years. The Benders’ children are Jack, Cindy. Randy and Mary Lou and they have three grandchildren, Jenny, Joe and Seth. The couple now lives at their winter residence at 2310 17th Lane West, Bradenton, Fla. Vitale-Dorman announce their wedding plans Shellenbargers to mark 60th wedding anniversary Albert (Hap) and Dorothy (Beaver) Shellenbarger of Lake Odessa will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary, March 21. Their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren want to wish them a happy 60th and those wishing to send cards may send them to: 7644 Martin Road, Lake Odessa. 48849. Todd-Sherman to wed in June Mr. and Mrs. Arley Todd Jr. of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jolene Ann, to James Lewis Sherman, son of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Sher­ man of Battle Creek. Jolene is a 1985 graduate of Hastings High School and a 1988 graduate of Bronson School of Nursing. She is currently employed as a registered nurse at Metropolitan Hospital in Gtand Rapids. Jim is a 1985 graduate of Battle Creek Cen­ tral and a 1990 graduate of Western Michigan University. He is currently employed as a substitute teacher in the Battle Creek area. A June 1991 wedding is being planned. The parents of Nancy Vitale, Tom and Rose Vitale, announce her engagement to Gary Dorman. Nancy is presently a sccond-ycar student at the University of Michigan, studying organizational behavior and corporate strategy, in preparation for a degree in business. Gary is a graduate of the University of Michigan. He was in the Air Force R.O.T.C. program and School of Engineering. He is now a commissioned 2nd Lieutenant officer in the United States Air Force, stationed in Tam­ pa, Fla., as an industrial operations/civil engineer. He is the son of Bill and Carol Dorman. No wedding date has been set. EXCHANGE STUDENT... Anna from Sweden "/ love sports. cooking and music. lust summer, / worked at a camp as a swimming instructor. I ready enjoyed working with the children " BECOME A HOST FAMILY... to an Australian, Scandinavian, European, South American or Japanese High School Exchange Student. AISE brings people together from around the world. Open •your heart and your home to a foreign student who wants to spend a year studying and sharing in America. Montgomery-Brainard plans June wedding Mary Montgomery of Nashville and John Montgomery of Dresden, Tenn., are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa, to Bruce Brainard. Bruce is the son of Lavonne Brainard of Muir and the late William Brainard. Melissa is currently employed with the In­ ternal Revenue Service in Grand Rapids. Bruce is employed with the Amway Corpora­ tion in Ada. A June 15 wedding is planned. Stevenses to celebrate 51st anniversary Don and Peg Stevens celebrated their 51st anniversary Feb. 28. Their four children will honor them with an open house March 17 at Houseman Hall, Bap­ tist Church, on Woodla’/n Avenue, Hastings, from 2 to 5 p.m. No gifts, please, just your presence. The couple was married Feb. 29, 1940, in Davenport, Iowa. CALL TOLL FREE... 1-800-SIBLING OR CALL YOUR STATE COORDINATOR PAT BATES (517)887-2535 American Jntercultural Student Exchange A NON-PROFIT TAX EXEMPT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION Barry-Wheeler to be married on July 27 Mr. and Mrs. Roy (Greta) Barry and Mrs. Edward (Anna) Wheeler wish to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their children. Beanie Renee and Carl Edward. Bonnie is employed by Gordon Food Ser­ vice of Grand Rapids and Carl is employed by Veneklasen in Rockford. Both reside in Sparta. A July 27 wedding is being planned. DON’T LET YOUR ASTHMA MANAGE YOU: Tuitel-Loftus exchange wedding vows Donald Tuitel and Amy Gwen Loftus were married Sept. 29, 1990, in an outdoor ceremony al Bay Pointe. Presiding minister was the Rev. Stanley F. Craig, former pastor of lhe Gun Lake Com­ munity Church. Parents of the couple are Peter and Maria Tuitel Sr. of Grand Rapids and Stephen and Kay Loftus of Hastings. Best woman was Anna Loftus. Hastings, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Molly Finley. Birmingham. Mich.: Cheryl Ajlouny. West Bloomfield. Mich.: and Liesl Litzenberger. Kalamazoo, all friends of the bride. Best man was David Leslie, Grand Rapids, friend of the groom. Groomsmen were John Tuitel and Peter Tuitel Jr.. Grand Rapids, brothers of the groom, and Clarence Col­ eman. Alameda. Calif., friend of the groom. Ccry Bianchi. Hastings and Elsa King. Ver­ montville. sisters of the groom, attended the guest book. Dick and Marty Shaw and Andy Johnson and Pat Taffee Johnson were hosts. Music was provided by Robert Oster, piano, and Joseph LaJoye. trumpet. Honored guests included the bride’s grand­ parents. James and Myrtle Colgan of Bad Axe. and Helen and Dean Loftus of Green­ ville, and th«* bride's great aunt. Dorothy Hartman of Oak Park. Bl. Amy and Don now reside in Oakland. Calif. Courter-Dilworth united in marriage Jan. 4 when you can manage your asthma. For help, call your local American Lung Association. AMERICAN i LUNGASSOCIATION * Teresa Courier, daughter of Larry and Sally McVey of Hastings, and Peter Dilworth, son of Wendell and Joyce Dilworth of Hastings, were united in marriage on Friday, Jan. 4. 1991. The couple resides in the Grand Rapids area. YOUR GOOD SERVICE SPEAKS FOR ITSELF But who is speaking to po­ tential new customers in your area about your serv­ ice? Getting To Know You helps new homeowners find appliance or uto repair, exterminator or locksmith with a housewarming package filled with needed information about selected community service companies. Join the finest merchants and professionals by subscribing to your local Getting To Know You program, and help your new neighbors get acquainted with you. Legal Notices File No. 90-428-CH Hon. Richard M. Shuster EUGENE BAKER and LENORA E. BAKER. Plaintiffs. vs. CASTLETON TOWNSHIP. ROBERT A. BOWMAN. ROBERT W. SHAFFER. ROBERT RUSSELL. CON­ SUMERS POWER COMPANY. FRANCIS A. ARENS. JANET R. ARENS. BARBARA ARRINGTON. JOHN ARRIANGTON. BEULAH BACHINSKI, HENRY BACHINSKI. GORDON CLARK. MARYLYN CLARK. CAROL J. COLLEY. PRUDDIE M. COLLEY. SAMUEL P. COLLEY. ALICE A. FLETCHER. JAMES E. FRAZIER. MARY BETH FRAZIER. CARL C. FRONCZAK. DOROTHY A. FRONCZAK. FRANCES I. HALBERT. JOHN D. HALBERT. WILLIAM R. HECKER. ELEENA J. HECKER. MARJORIE M. HILL. DONALD P. JOSEPH, JEANETTE H. JOSEPH. JOHN M. JOSEPH. SR.. ROLAND R. KEMMERER. JR CARLENE KULAKOWSKI, a/k/a/ Carlene Kasciolka, STANLEY KULAKOWSKI. a/k/a/ Stanley Kasclolka, DOROTHY J. MORGAN. CHARLES MATER. VER­ NON S. MORGAN. CATHERINE M. MORGAN. KEN­ NETH P. MCCOY, ELIZABETH OSMAN. MAX OSMAN. CLEO RIPLEY. WILFORD RIPLEY. BERTHA SCHRAUBEN. HERAAAN SCHRAUBEN, SR.. CHARLES SEEGER. ONIE SEEGER. NORRIS R. STARK. SHIRLEY A. STARK. AMELIA E. SWEMLINE. DONALD SWEMLINE. MARTHA D. SWIFT. ALDEN P. VIN­ CENT. ARLENE C. VINCENT. DONALD L. WAKELIN, VIRGINIA L. WAKELIN, $EE WRIGHT (aka LEONA WRIGHT), PAUL GNEITING. PATRICIA GNEITING. Defendants. SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE & FISHER Jeffrey L. Youngsma (P-40393) Attorney for Plaintiffs 607 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 At a session of said Court, held in the Circuit Courtroom in the City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan this 1st day of March 1991. PRESENT: HON. RICHARD M. SHUSTER Circuit Judge. On the 18th day of September. 1990, an action was filed by Eugene Baker and Lenora E. Baker to vacate an alley in the plat known as Pleasant Shores, along Thornapple Lake. Barry County, Michigan. Upon consideration of the Motion and Affidavit of Plaintiffs attesting to the fact that some Defen­ dants in this action cannot bo personally served with a Summons and a vopy of the Complaint herein because their present whereabouts ore unknown, and they have no last known addresses, and that publication of notice of this action In a newspaper of general circulation is most likely to give notice to those Defendants and it appearing to this Court that Plain'iffs, after diligent inquiry, hove been unable to ascertain the Defendants' residences either within or without the State of Michigan, and it further appearing that personal service of Summons and Complaint in this action cannot be made on some Defendants for the above stated reasons, and that publication is the best means available to apprise Defendants of the pendency of this action; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendants, Mar­ jorie M. Hill, Donald L. Wakelin and Virginia L. Wakelin, Max and Elizabeth Osman and all other unknown owners and claimants, shall on or before the 22nd day of March, 1991, serve rhelr answers on Jeffrey L. Youngsma, attorney for Plaintiffs whose address is 607 N. Broadway, Hastings. Michigan 49058, or take such other action as may be permitted by law. Failure to comply with this Order may result in a judgment by default against the Defendants for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed In this Court. . IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order Le published once each week for three con­ secutive weeks in the Hastings Banner, a newspaper in general circulation hereby designated as most likely to give notice to the Defendants. Publication shall occur within the County of Barry, State of Michigan. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the first publication of this Order be made within fourteen (14) days from the date of entry of this Order; and that mail­ ing a copy of this Order be dispensed with because Plaintiffs cannot, with reasonable diligence, ascer­ tain a place where the Defendants probably receive matter transmitted by mail. Richard M. Shuster. Circuit Judge DRAFTED BY: Jeffrey L. Youngsma SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE & FISHER 607 N. Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 (616)945-3495 (3/21) NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE - HELP WANTED General Office and Secretarial Help Now accepting employment applications Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. only. ALL FEES ARE EMPLOYER PAID —7 GETtlNG Tp KNpW ypjj : WELCOMING NEWCOMERS NATIONWIDE To become ■ sponsor, call (800) 645-6376 In New York State (800) 632-9400 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE 56-1 DISTRICT COURT FOR THE COUMTY OF BARRY ORDER TO ANSWER State of Michigan In the Circuit Court for the County of Barry ORDER FOR PUBLICATION Call ... 948-8600 RLWISE Al Personnel Services Inc. P.O. Box 126 129 E. Slate St. Hastings. Ml 49058 File No. 91SP-0005 FIRST NATIONAL ACCEPTANCE COMPANY. Plaintiff. DAN R. CHANDANAIS and JACKLYN CHANDANAIS. Defendants. Bruce W. Gee (P23696) Attorney for Plaintiff 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 . At a session of said Court, held in the District Courtroom In the City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, ihis 4th day of March. 1991. PRESENT: Honorable Gary R. Holman, District Judge This matter having come before the Court pur­ suant to the Motion of Plaintiff, and the Court be­ ing otherwise duly informed In the premises, now, therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Dan R. Chandanais and Jacklyn Chandanais, Defendants in the above en­ titled cause, in which Plaintiff seeks to forfeit Defendant's land contract for the property legally described as follows: A parcel of land in the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, described as commencing at the South I /8 post of the Southeast 1/4, thence North 2 Rods, thence West 2 Rods for a place of beginning, thence North 10 Rods, thence West 8 Rods, thence South 10 Rods, thence East 8 Rods to the place of beginning, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan. shall file an Answer or take other action permit­ ted by law or Court Rule on or before the 5th day of April. 1991, by filing an answer or other ap­ propriate pleadings with the 56-1 District Court Clerk, 220 W. Court Street, Hastings, Michigan, 49058, and that should Defendants fall to take such action, a Default Judgment will be entered against them for the relief demanded In the Complaint fil­ ed in this case. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that a copy of this Order shall be published once each week in the Hastings Banner for three consecutive weeks and a proof of publication shall be filed In this Court. Gary R. Holman, District Judge Drafted by: Bruce W. Go* SIEGEL, HUDSON. GEE A FISHER 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (3/28) SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steve W. Lee. a single man to First Federal of Michigan a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States Mortgagee, dated November 15, 1983, and recorded on November 17. 1983 in Liber 256, on poge(s) 767, Barry County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to CitFed Mortgage Corporation of America by on assign­ ments) dated July 14, 1989, and recorded on July 20, 1989 in Liber 485, on page 276, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date thereof the sum of Twenty-Nine Thousand Sixty-One and 90/100 Dollars ($29,061.90). including Interest at 12.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In said mor­ tgage and the statute In such case made and pro­ vided, notice Is hereby given that sold mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Court House in Hastings. Michigan, at eleven o'clock a.m. on April 18. 1991. Said premises are situated in the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, a<>J ore described as: That part of the South fractional I /2 of the Nor­ thwest fractional 1/4 of Section 7, Town 1 North. Range 9 West, described as commencing at an iron stake that is north 51* east 22 feet from the southeast comer of Gwin's Grove, according to the recorded plat thereof (said southeast corner being the south corner common to Lot 12 of sold Gwin's Grove and Lot 13 of the First Addition to Gwin's Grove, according to the recorded plat thereof), thence south 28%* East 149 feet for place of begin­ ning, then South 28%* East 293 feet to an iron stake in the center of the angling highway, thence south 45* west 120.1 feet thence north 28*30' west to a point 45* 122 feet from the place of beginning, thence north 45* east 122 feet to place of beginn­ ing. EXCEPTING a strip of land about 16 feet wide, measured on a line running south 28 %* oast from and off the easterly end of above described premises and along the entire easterly side thereof. ALSO granting herewith the right to use the northeasterly 6 feet of Lot 13 of the First Addi­ tion to Gwin's Grove. Crooked Lake, to be used as a footpath and for transporting anything to and from the lake, which right was created in the War­ ranty Deed dated August 16, 1947, and recorded in Liber 201. Page 565, and previous Instruments. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from lhe date of such sale. Dated: March 7. 1991 CitFed Mortgage Corporation of America Assignee of Mortgagee Shapiro and Alt Attorneys 700 E. Big Beaver Road. Suite E Troy. Michigan 48083 (313) 689-1805 (4/4) - NOTICE - The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held March 12,1991 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 14, 1991 City Bank holding company asks authorized stock increase The shareholders of HCB Financial Corp.. the holding company for Hastings City Bank, will be asked to approve an increase in the number of corporation's authorized shares at their annual meeting April 17. The proposal calls for an increase from 280,000 to 600,000 authorized shares. Robert E. Picking, president and chief ex­ ecutive officer of both the corporation and the bank, said that if the increase is approved by the shareholders, the organization’s board of directors will declare a 100 percent stock divi­ dend. This action would give each shareholder one additional share of HCB Financial stock for each share currently owned. “Over the years’’ Picking explained, "the market value of our shares his grown substan­ tially, reflecting the growth of our organiza­ tion. By doubling the number of outstanding shares, we expect to lower the market price to a level that will be more favorable for all con­ cerned. A lower market price for our stock will help us achieve the objective of increas­ ing ownership in our stock. This is beneficial to us and to the communities we serve." A notice of lhe corporation's annual meeting providing full details of the proposal and proxy materials will be mailed to shareholders on March 29. HCB Financial is a locally owned and managed organization that has been serving people and business organizations in the Hastings area for almost 105 years. As of Dec. 31, 1990, HCB Financial Corp, had assets of SI 14,598,000. Its subsidiary, Hastings City Bank, operates full service banking offices in Hastings, Mid­ dleville, Bellevue, Nashville and Caledonia. The bank recently announced that it had received regulatory approval to purchase the Wayland office of First Savings of Three Rivers. Conversion of this office to Hastings City Bank is scheduled for the weekend of April 12. - HELP WANTED L.P.N.’s and Medical Assistants Ann Landers Girl needs professional counseling Dear Ann Landers: I am writing in response to the letter from “Perplexed Mother in Minneapolis." The mother had found her daughter’s diary which recounted incidents involving sex, drinking, shoplifting, etc. The mother knew the stories were untrue. You urged her to get professional counseling for the daughter at once. Your advice was right on the money. When I was 14, I did exactly the same thing. That letter could have been written by my mother, but instead of writing Ann Landers, she confronted me. I admitted that I was making those stories up, although some of them were pretty close to the truth. Mom’s response was, "I don’t know what in the world to do with you.” She mentioned taking me to a counselor but she never did. That summer I became sexually active. I married at 16, had three children, divorced, ran wild and neglected my kids. When I was 30, I married a nice man and put my life in order. But it has taken me until now, at age 49, to finally get myself to a therapist and deal with those feelings deep inside. Please tell that mother in Minneapolis to apologize to her daughter for reading the diary, tell her daughter that she loves her, show her daughter this column and then take her for counseling immediately. It will be the East Baltimore group to meet The East Baltimore Study Group will meet Tuesday, March 19, at the Tick-Tock at 11:15, lunch will be at 11:30 a.m. Hostesses will be Anna and Margaret. Roll call will be a household hint. 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There were further items on the agenda for the bratwurst booth July 7, reports on circulation in the library, and elec­ tion of directors. In February 1990 circulation was 1,172. A year later the figure had risen by 1,661. Each month has sbown an increase over the same month of the previous year. Following adjournment, the directors met to elect officers. They are President Delos Johnson, Vice President Marian Klein, Secretary Elaine Garlock and Treasurer Marge Erickson. The Ionia County chapter of MARSP reports a membership of 235, of whom 65 are life members. Daryl Hartzler will be the in­ surance chairman for the local chapter. There are 46 members with Lake Odessa addresses, with additional local members from Woodland. Charksville and Sunfield as well as Lakewood retirees at Portland addresses. Reservations for the March 21 luncheon are due by March 15. If you’re age 50 cr more, you've already fulfilled lhe most important requirement lor HORIZONS CLUB membership. The only other one is that you bank with us and maintain a $5,000 balance in a combination of checking* and savings or certificate of deposit. That’s all there Is Io III And look at lhe benefits you’ll enjoy: *$2,500 minimum balance required In checking account of your choice. • Free Travelers Checks • Free photocopies of Important documents. • Direct deposit of Social Security Checks. • Special Club Events such as luncheons, theater par­ ties, seminars and day trips. • Free accidental death Insurance of $50,000 or more covering travel or. any common carrier. • Free notary service. • Personal assistance by bank officers with money management questions • No annual fee MasterCard or VISA credit card.* • Attractive car rental discounts at Hertz and Avis. • Free bank by mall envelopes. • Special discounts at local area merchants. •A free personal estate consultation. Your HORIZONS CLUB membership card Is your pass­ port to all these benefits and more. And all you need to do to enroll Is fill out the application form Included In this folder and bring II In to any Hastings City Bank office. That's all there Is to IL • Monthly newsteller with Information of special Inter­ est to you, plus news of upcoming trips and events. So come Join the clubl We’re looking forward to welcoming you as a member. • Discount on eyewear with a SPECS card at Sears and Montgomery Ward. Dear Ann Landers: Did you know that many motels will not rent rooms to anyone under the age of 21? Even if they have a major credit card? Our son, 20, was traveling from Worcester. Mass., to Pensacola Beach, Fla. Like most college students, he had planned to drive as long as he was able, then look for a place to sleep. He contacted us around 10 o'clock in the evening and said he hoped to make it to Atlan­ ta that night and avoid the heavy traffic. At about 2:00 a.m. he spotted a motel along the interstate that looked good and requested a room. After filling out the form and produc­ ing his credit card and driver’s license, he was informed by the night clerk that because he was under 21, he could not check in. Since he was not familiar with the area and was ex­ tremely tired, he stopped at the first rest area he found, locked the car doors and slept in the car. The possibility of his being robbed, beaten or muroered is the reason I am writing to,you. Parents of college-age students should know that this is the policy of many motel chains. By alerting the parents to this problem, Ann, I hope other young adults will not be inconvencienced or possibly placed in a dangerous situation as my son was. Thanks for sounding the alert. — Mrs. J.R.G., New Orleans. Dear Mrs. J.R. G.: We checked with several motel chains and were told they do not rent rooms to anyone under 18 years of age. Those between 18 and 21, however, will be able to get a room if they appear to be mature and respectable. Maybe your son had the bad luck to encounter a room clerk with indigestion. z LAKE ODESSA NEWS: designed especially for active people like you! • Special Club travel lours and outings at attractive group rates. Each one escorted and tailored espe­ cially to your needs and preferences. Her son was unable to rent room Gem of the Day: The way to live longer is to stop doing all the things that make you want to live longer. byc-i tsibbn? eo bm-in • HORIZONS CLUB membership card. greatest gift that mother could give. — Been There Myself in Norfolk, Va. Dear Va.: Bless you for sitting in my chair today. Your answer was perfect. • 20% discount on any size safe deposit box. Dear Ann Landers: Either this is the world’s greatest love story or I am the world’s biggest fool. v~- decide. Th::'; -s ago I gave birth to a daughter. "Harvey" didn’t marry me because he couldn’t afford it, and his family didn’t think 1 was the right one for him. I had my daughter alone and paid the hospital bill. I have always worked at minimum wage jobs because I was only 17 when my child was bom and I had no education beyond high school. Meanwhile, I stayed in the shadows and watched the father of my daughter date and marry the "right" girl. In the past 30 years this is what has happened: 1. I raised my daughter by myself. 2. Harvey had two daughters. His wife never worked outside the home although they always had full-time household help. 3. My daughter is beautiful, talented and well-liked by people of all ages. 4. Harvey's daughters are unmotivated and unattractive, and they have been in a lot of trouble. 5. My daughter was prom queen in a madeover dress I got from Goodwill. 6. His daughters went to the prom in designer gowns and later that night one of the girls was arrested for drunk driving. 7. Harvey's daughters went to expensive schools, dropped out — or were kicked out — and are doing nothing. My daughter went to a state college on a scholarship, graduated with high honors and has a wonderfill career as a registered nurse. Ann, this man has never given me a dime, yet he claims that he has always loved me and our child. We have continued to see each other secretly for the past 30 years, and he is the only man I have ever been with. You may find this hard to believe, but I love him dearly and it hurts when I see the way his family lives while I struggle to barely make ends meet. I am 47 now and I don’t know what to do. Harvey swears he loves only me and it's his fault that our lives turned out like this. My daughter doesn't know that Harvey is her father, and he is pressing me to tell her. He says he will never leave his family because they can't take care of themselves. Please ad­ vise me. I don't know what to do. — Little Rock, Ark. Dear Rock: Do I have this right? You had a baby out of wedlock. The father married so­ meone else and had two daughters. You con­ tinued to see him secretly and never went with another man. Your daughter has done beautifully, but his two daughters can’t seem to get it together. You’ve been hiding in the shadows for 30 years, and “Mr. Wonderful” has never given you a dime, although he has provided a very nice lifestyle for his family. Now this yellow-bellied, lily-livered, gutless wonder (pardon me, I got carried away) wants you to tell his daughter that he is her father. By all means tell her (if you don’t, he will, one of these days). Then, tell HIM that you want a nice big check for back child support, plus a permanent place on his “payroll." This is definitely not “the world’s greatest love story,” but you may well qualify as the world's biggest sap for letting this man use you so shamefully and allowing him to get away with such despicable behavior. An alcohol problem? How can you help yourself or someone you love? "Alcoholism: How to Recognize It, How to Deal With It. How to Conquer It” will give you the answers. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order far $3.65 (this includes postage arid handling) to: Alcohol, do Ann Landers, P. O. Box 11562, Chicago, Hl. 60611-0562. (In Canda, send $4.45) COPYRIGHT 1991 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE, INC. Pennock Hospital Birth Announcements BOY, Derek Charles, bom March 4, 1991, at 12:55 p.m. at Community Hospital, Battle Creek, weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs. to Rick and Jackie Birman of Hastings. Proud grandparents are Jim and Jeanita Randall of Battle Creek and Shirley Shade and the late Charles Birman of Hastings. GIRL, Nichclle Lucille Curtis was bom on Wednesday, February 13, 1991, at 8:37 a.m. at Sparrow Hospital She is 21” long and weighed 8 lbs. 9 ozs. Her parents are Craig and Sharon Curtis of Nashville. • Free Money Orders. 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PAID VACATIONS, BENEFITS, and PROFIT SHARING AVAILABLE Call for interview Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 948-4300 SPARTAN ENTERPRISES - Hastings - Ionia �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 14, 1991 — Page 9 From Time to Time... By Esther Walton Calvin Hill was an early settler This is the second article written on Yankee Springs by Schuyler Bowen. It appeared in the June 19, 1941, issue of the Banner. By Schuyler Bowen The township of Yankee Springs was carv­ ed from the southwest comer of the original Thomapple Township. Before that time Thomapple included the four townships of Thomapple. Rutland. Irv­ ing and Yankee Springs. An act of the State Legislature, passed in 1839, set Yankee Spr­ ings apart as a separate township. The first township meeting was held at the “Mansion House,” as Yankee Bill Lewis’ tavern was called. This area contains as does that surrounding it, many beautiful lakes and rolling hills. “Hubbard Hills” in Yankee Spr­ ings are part of a chain of sleeping sand dunes to be found in interior Michigan (These hills are technically called “moraine,” which means glacier deposits.) A little to the northwest from the Springs, which gave the township its name, among the hills, is a deep hollow called “The Devil's Hole.” It was said to be the hiding place for horse thieves in the early days. The land on which the actual “Yankee Spr­ ings” was located was not so heavily timbered as other localities around it, so it proved at­ tractive to early land-lookers. In the year 1835, a party of travelers had stopped to rest and cat their lunches beside one of these springs of clear, cold water. One of this company was a young man by the name of Charles Paul, who was with the family of Henry Leonard. A stranger joined the group, and it came out in Lhe conversation that all of them were from the New England states. One of the party said: “We are all Yankees’” At this suggestion, Charles Paul hewed lhe bark off the side of an Oak tree and carved the words: "Yankee Springs” on it. That name was finally given to the township. In the year 1834, Calvin Hill and his father Luther came to Barry County from Gates. N.Y., bringing a considerable sum of money with him to invest. Calvin was joined by his sons, Alpheus and Albert. The family spent a considerable time looking for locations in what was then a wilderness, and finally decid­ ed, because of the water power, to locate on the site of Middleville. But because the cost of a dam at that point was found to be too great, Mr. Hill selected a less expensive location on a creek emptying into Duncan Lake in Thomapple Township. He was assisted by Henry Leonard and Ebennezer Duncan, who had accompanied him from New York., • ■ .. ’. \ ' '• He built the first saw mill in Barry County. It began operations in lhe fall of 1836. The mill was constructed of hewn logs and was in use for only a few years. Because the task of breaking the new land for corps with so many stumps and roots to contend with was so troublesome, Albert Hill invented a “land breaker,” which consisted of an enormous plow, hauled by upwards of a dozen yoke of oxen. With this outfit, he went about the country breaking up the soil for other settlers. Calvin Hill also purchased from the govern­ ment 1,000 acres in Prairieville Township, which in 1836, he sold to Leonard Slatter. a Baptist missionary to the Indians, who had started his work in Grand Rapids, and had moved his mission to the new location pur­ chased from Mr. Hill. Part of this tract is now incorporated in lhe Lockshore Farms (Section 34, Prairieville Township), a few miles north of Richland Village. Slater's reason for mov­ ing his mission was because unscrupulous white men at Grand Rapids sold "fire water” to his converts, and they would go on the war path too often. After Hill sold his Prairieville land, he bought a tract on Section 11, Yankee Springs Township, (Bowens Mill Road) and built a log cabin, which was replaced by a frame building, which is still standing. This house is located a little off from lhe MiddlevilleYankee Springs county road. It is said to be the oldest frame house in Barry County. It is now occupied (1941) by a son of Calvin Hill, whose name is Orange, but he is better known to his neighbors by the name “Ottie.” This is only a one-story house, long and low, with a huge brick chimney in lhe center. The window frames each have 20 small panes of glass. The door is placed in the center, with two windows on each side, facing the highway. Il still has lhe same hand-wrought iron lock that was placed there when the house was built. It is said that Calvin Hill seldom used this lock, for the latch string was always out for his friends, and he had a host of them. He was famous among the pioneer for his hospitality, and was better known among them as “Squire Hili." One winter night in 1840, while Mr. Hill was returning to his home through the snowy woods and fields, he was pursued by a pack of wolves. As he neared his home he began to run. The distance between him and the hungry, yelping animals steadily lessened. Just as the leader of the pack was nearing him, he reached his home, vaulted the fence into the door yard and shouted. His wife quickly opened the door and the light halted the animals until he was safely inside. In the largest room of the old house was the great fireplace that has remained just as it was a built, the lintel bricks resting on a rare relic, a piece of old-fashioned railboard strap iron. The mantel was carved by hand from a walnut log. This fire place is large enough to bum great logs, but because it consumes so much fuel, it is not used at the present time (1941). As the visitor stands before this old fire place, he wonders what talcs it could tell of the long ago. Back of the house and down a hill a wellworn path leads to a bubbling springs, which is said to have been the reason why this house was located on that particular spot. This spr­ ing (1941) is still lhe source of drinking water for the family, and Orange Hili, the present occupant, is always leased to give the guest a drink of water along with his interesting stories of early pioneer life. Calvin Hill was a man of wide influence in Barry County. He was a surveyor and was kept constantly at work. Some of the old residents still tell about his reports on boun­ daries, which were a bit vague, as a line might "run north to a certain plowage. then east to a certain wood pile.” At the first election in 1838 in Thornapple Township, from which Yankee Springs was later set apart. Calvin Hill was elected to three offices, supervisor, highway commissioner and school inspector. He presided at the meeting held to establish the first school district in 1842. In 1843 he held office the of­ fice of Probate Judge of Barry County. Calvin Hill was displeased with the name “Yankee Springs," which had been given the township by Yankee Bill Lewis, proprietor of the Mansion House, the famous stage line tavern three miles south of Hill’s home. “Yankee Bill,” of whom we shall speak later, had served as representative in the Legislature, and was proud of his township’s unusual name. While Nathan Barlow, Hill’s neighbor, at Bowen’s Mill, was lhe legislative represen­ tative in 1848, the township name was chang­ ed to Gates, the name of Hill’s native town in New York. This stirred the ire of lhe landlord, who in 1848-49. after a hard fight succeeded in having the original name restored during a session of the legislative. Calvin Hill was always interested in educa­ tion, and he donated the land where the old Middleville school house stood. He was a member of the "Congregation of the Disciples," and he and his best friend, Henry Leonard, met in each other’s house to keep the ordinances for social worship. Theirs was the first congregation in the township. His son now owns an autograph album in which Calvin Hill had written both poetry and prose. His penmanship was very ornate and beautiful, and his English was excellent. Calvin Hill died in 1867, and was buried in lhe family cemetery, a short distance from the house in which he lived, where rests a few other members of the family. (In the above writing, which largely con­ cerns Calvin Hill, Mr. Bowen, in his manuscript in several places, cites as authori­ ty for statements he has made, “W.W. Pot­ ter’s History of Barry County,” and a “Historic Sketch’’ published in the Kalamazoo Gazette April 21, 1940.) Robert Abendroth promoted to sergeant at Sheriff Department Robert Abendroth has been promoted from deputy to sergeant at the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Abendroth, whose promotion became effec­ tive March 1. joined the department in 1983, five years after he decided to become a member, of the volunteer sheriff s, posse, 5„. . He received his Michigan Law Enforce­ ment Training Council certificate from Kalamazoo Valley Community College in 1980. Abendroth also has worked as a part-time officer for lhe police departments of lhe villages of Freeport and Woodland. He received a meritorious service award in 1986 for his role in talking a suicidal man out of shooting himself. Barry County Sheriff David Wood said a series of tests and oral interviews were con-. ducted for lhe applicants, after which the selection was made. Abendroth graduated from Hastings High School in i960 and he served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1980 to 1984. He and his wife, Shirley, and two children. Jason and Township. Kristine, - live in Legal Notices RUS* ’ & BATCHELOR f ^neys & Counselors zuu >«>onroe. NW - Suite 555 Grand Rcpids, Michigan 49503 SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffrey P. Westerly and Kimberly L. Westerly, husband and wife to D.M. Bullard Mortgage Bankers Corpora­ tion a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Michigan Mortgage, dated May 17, 1988, and recorded on May 20. 1988 in Liber 466. on pages 440, Barry County Records. Michigan and assigned by said Mortgagee to Government National Mortgagee Association by mesne assignment(s) dated December 3. 1990. and recorded on February 25, 1991 in Liber 512, on page 131, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Three Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Six and 68/100 Dollars ($43,476.68), including interest at 11% per annum. Under the power of se'e contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Court House in Hastings. Michigan, at eleven o'clock a.m. on April 18, 1991. Said premises are situated in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and ore described as: Lot 2. Block I of Kenfield's Second Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the Plat thereof os recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 37. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 7. 1991 Government National Mortgage Association Assignee of Mortgagee Shapiro 8 Ait Attorneys 700 E. Big Beaver Rood, Suite E Troy, Michigan 48083 (313)689-1805 (4/4) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ralph Owen Keeler Jr. and Priscilla C. Keeler, husband and wife to Birmingham Bancorp, a Michigan Corpora­ tion, Mortgagee, dated July 20, 1990 and recorded on July 26, 1990, in Liber 502, on page 947, Barry County Records, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Mark Backonen by an assignment dated August 8. 1990, and recorded on August 16. 1990, In Liber 503. on page 947, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTEEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY FIVE DOLLARS AND 65 CENTS ($15,955.65), including interest at 18.00% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statue in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 11:00 a.m. o'clock, on April 25, 1991. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON, BARRY County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 350 feet of the North 374 feet of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 12. Town 4 North, Range 8 West. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: March 14. 1991 Trott ond Trott Attorneys for Assign®* of Mortgagee ' 31000 Telegraph Rood. Suite 170 Birmingham, Michigan 48010-3411 File <91020451 Mark Backonen, Assignee of Mortgagee (4/11) MORTGAGE SALE Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage mode by CONSTANCE J. MANNING, a single woman. Mortgagor, to Waterfield Mortgage Company. Inc., an Indiana corporation, 200 East Berry Street. Fort Wayne. Indiana 46801. dated November 29, 1971, and recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds on January 17, 1972, in Liber 206 at Page 366, which was re-recorded August 17. 1972, in Liber 210 at Page 257, which was assigned by mesne assignments to FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, a corpora­ tion organized and existing under the laws of the United States, 150 South Wacker, Chicago, Illinois, dated December 30, 1972, and recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds on January 22, 1973. in Liber 213 ct Page 286. By reason of such default the undersigned elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of said mor­ tgage due and payable forthwith. At the date of this notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest at the rate of 7% per annum on said mortgage the sum of Thirteen Thou­ sand. Thirty-Four ond 76/100 Dollars ($13,034.76). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby g'ven that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such cose made and provided and to pay said amount with interest os provided in said mor­ tgage. and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including attorney's fees allowed by law, said mor­ tgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan, the place of holding the Circuit Court within the County of Barry, City of Hastings. Michigan, on Thursday. March 28. 1991, at 2:00 in the afternoon local time. Pursuant to Public Act No. 104, Public Acts of 1971., (MSA 27A3240(3]) the redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of the foreclosure sale. The premises covered by said mortgage is situated in the Township of Thomapple, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and more fully described as: Lot 11, Hilltop Estates, Part of the Northwest '/». Northwest '/«. Section 15, Town 4 North. Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County. Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof. Federal National Mortgage Association, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States Dated: February 21 1991 James W. Batchelor (P-25500) RUSSELL & BATCHELOR Attorneys for Mortgage® 200 Monro®. NW - Suite 555 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 (3-14) ORANMVRJJETOWNSHIP Regular Meeting Tuesday. March 5. 1991 at 7:30 p.m. Board members all present. (Miller, Harper. Cook, Lewis, Boulter). Also present: approximately 14 citizens and guests. Zoning discussion. Proposed budget presented. Clerk authorized to act on Barry County Telephone land purchase proposal. County Comm. Bozo reported on county business. Complaints heard on Saddler rood free removal. Jane Norton present regarding recycling subsidy. ’ Approved Board of Review training session per diem pay. Bills read and approved. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Darlene Harper, Clerk Attested to by: Boyce Miller. Supervisor (3/14) BARRY SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT Johnstown Barry County Marriage Licenses: Bradley James Phillips, Hastings and Gail Lynn McDiarmid. Hastings. Rickey Alen Webster, Freeport and Leslian Renee Schaudt, Freeport. James Lee Davis, Freeport and Laura Ann Hause, Freeport. Kenneth Keith Ketchum, Mecosta and Suzanne Rae Smith, Lake Odessa. Timothy Alan Hammond, South Haven, Shanna kay O'Keefe, Hastings. Scott Lee Quantz, Hastings and Kathleen Martha Boucher, Hastings. Scott Charles Binkowski, Woodland anu Karmen Kristine Childs, Vermontville. DATE: April 4, 1991 DINNER: 6:30 P.M. PLACE: Wesley Woods Methodist Camp (Pifer Road, south of Dowling on Clear Lake) There are lots of clubs around... ... but not that have all the benefits of ours. , For one low fee ... \ IHECfflB ) / / / Checking like it ought to be. offers: • Unlimited Check Writing • Free Personalized Checks • No Minimum Balance • Accidential Death Insurance • And More Come in today to find out more about joining the Club. GUEST SPEAKER: Dr. & Mrs. Edward Sterner (colorful & humorous travelogue on their trip to Brazil) COST: $6.00 per person for dinner (business meeting & entertainment following, is free) - MENU Ham & Chicken • Salad Bar • Potatoes • Vegetable Homemade rolls with butter • Homemade desserts • Beverages ******************************************* DETACH & RETURN BEFORE MARCH 22, 1991 Please reserve dinner tickets for me. NAME:____________________________ _ _______________________________ __ West State at Broadway Hastings. Michigan Member FDIC ADDRESS: _____________________________ ______________________________ Gun Lake Office 12850 Chief Noonday Rd. PHONE: __________________________________ ___________________________ _ �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 14, 1991 Legal Notices COMMON COUNCIL February 25, 1991 Common Council met in regular teision in the City Kull. Council Chambers. Hostings. Michigan on Monday. February 25. 1991. Mayor Gray presiding. 1. Present at roll call were members; Welton. Watson. White. Brower. Campbell. Cusack. Spencer Jasperse. 2. Moved by White, supported by Spencer that the minutes of the February 11. 1991 meeting be approved as read and signed by the AAayor and Ci­ ty Clerk. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 3. Invoices read: Jones ond Henry.......................................... $11.199.23 Kent Oil..............................................................5.665.14 Lansing Mercy Ambulance............................ 7,340.36 SIC Meter Service............................................ 1.100.00 William & Works.............................................. 3,403.05 L.H. Flaherty Inc................................................ 1.028.72 TJ. Millers Tree Serv...................................... 3,020.00 Moved by White, supported by Cusack that the above invoices be approved as read. Yeas: Jasperse. Spencer, Cusack, Campbell. Brower. White, Watson. Walton. Absent: None. Carried. 4. Moved by White, supported by Walton that taxes In the amount of $92.41 be reimbursed to Duane Bower for 1990 taxes for portion of lot 406.51 -201 066-00 sold to the City 7/2/90. Located 500 blk E. State. Yeas: Walton. Watson, White, Brower, Campbell, Cusack. Spencer, Jasperse. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. 5. Moved by Brower, supported by Walton, that the letter 2-20-91 from City Attorney James Fisher concerning the TRIAD CATV Franchise be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 6. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Brower that the letter of 2-21-91 from Americable Interna­ tional, Inc. stating they will begin construction by spring ond completion by early summer 1991 be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 7. Moved by White, supported by Brower that elected and appointed official be allowed to attend the Region I Annual meeting April 10, 1991 in St. Joseph, put on by the Michigan Municipal League with necessary expenses. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 8. Moved by Brower, supported by Walton that the letter of February 19, 1991 from Wolverine Fire Apparatus requesting permission to display the Citys' new fire truck at the July 1991 Michigan Fire Chiefs Association conference in Lansing be granted. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 9. Moved by Campbell, supported by Watson that the correspondence of February 15, 1991 from Dave Storms YMCA Director listing the new members nominated at the January meeting to the Hastings Youth Council being Dot Gole; David Baum: and Thoma* Hoffman: be approved. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 10. Moved by Campbell, supported by Brower that the letter of February 15. from Youth Council with the 199) budget request of $21,000 be refer­ red to the Budget Committee. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 11. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the letter of February 25. from Robert Taylor offer­ ing $3,750.00 for 7.4 acres for City land which is landlocked and adjacent to his property be refer­ red to the Property Committee. (Prior offer of $3,500.00 rejected 1-28-91) (Property behind E.W. Bliss Canning Plant on E. State St. across the river.) Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 12. Moved by Campbell, supported by Cusack that the letter of February 18, from Kevin Hubert concerning the sidewalk from Fish Hatchery Park to Pennock Hospital be referred to the Director of Public Service. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 13. Moved by Watson, supported by White that the memorandum of February 21, from the Hastings City/Barry County Airport Commission, asking the City and County jointly Share in the cost of $12,000 for new fuel tanks to be placed at the new terminal building, be approved in the amount of $6,000 to come from the Contingency Fund with budget adjustment to 4101-958-969, contingent on County committing equal match, (airport Manager, Jim Cool to pay $18,000, City $6,000 and County $6,000, total $30,000) Yeas: Jasperse. Cusack, Campbell. Brower, White. Watson. Walton. Nays: Spencer. Carried. 14. Mayor Gray read a proclamation honoring Policeman Harold Hawkins on his retirement from the City Police Department after 25 years of ser­ vice. Harold spoke on how the City Police and Fire Departments has improved 100% over the years but Director of Public Services Mike Klovanich has only Improved 90% (Joking). Councilperson Cusack added what a fine gentleman Harold is and how he hod worked with him on the Fire Depart­ ment ond praised him for the fine job he has done working with young people in the City of Hastings for many yean. Councilperson Campbell stated that Harold was the reason he was on probation for 20 years when he was with the Fire Depart­ ment. Hugh Edmonds from the audience stated that the scanner wouldn't be fun anymore without Harold. AAayor Gray wished Harold well in his retirement. 15. AAayor Gray stated that the City would be sharing Mayor Exchange with lhe City of Tecumseh this year. They are about 8,700 In population and ore N of Adrion. 16. AAoved by Campbell, supported by Walton that the police report for January 1991 be received ond placed on file. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 17. Chief of Police Jerry Sarver stated that he had hired a new officer Jim Lee to replace Dana Stefdle. 18. Councilperson Jasperse, Chairman of Or­ dinance Committee stated that the matter of a leaf burning bon In the City was not recommended duo Io lock public request. You now con only burn leaves with a permit from the Fire Chief. Also the City Attorney Is still writing a Liquor License Policy for the City. Charter Revision was also discussed. AAoved by Jasperse. supported by Cusack that the City Attorney return to Council with a Ballot Proposal wording for a Charter Revision for the 1991 Ballot which will also elect candidates for a 9 member board to serve on the Charter Revision Committee. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Ca'ried. 19. AAoved by Cusack, supported by Jasperse that the City approve the refund to True Value Hardware. Bolthouse Merchandising Corp, per State Tax Commission Consent Order 4154-91 -0025 $307.38 for the 1990 Summer Taxos, and no refund for Winter bill as it was corrected before payment. The Citys’ loss of SEV (State Equalized Value) was $12,600 (82.500 SEV to $69,900). Yeas: Walton. Watson, White. Brower, Campbell. Cusack. Spencer. Jasperse. Absent: None. Carried. 20. Moved by Cusack, supported by White that the January 31. 1991 Revenue. Budget Status reports ond Trial Balance be received and filed. Yeas: All. Absent: None Carried. 21. Councilperson Cusack reported that the Budget Committee had met and the committee is reviewing requests and will have another meeting before the Council meeting. 22. Moved by Cusack, supported by While that the Knights of Columbus be allowed to hold their annual Tootsie Roll sale March 22. 23 and 24 with proceeds going to the Mentally Retarded. Yeas: Al!. Absent: None. Carried. 23. Moved by Campbell, supported by Jasperse that the Council receive copies of consent judg­ ment orders on refunds in the future. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 24. Moved by Walton, supported by White that the City Logo be put on the recycling bin just pur­ chased and placed at the Fire Station. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 25. Councilperson Jasperse asked where the sign was designating Fish Hatchery Park. The Director of Public Services stated that it is being built and will be up before the Park opens. 26. AAoved by Jasperse. supported by Walton that the 1990 SAD (Special Assessment District) money left over from SAD and ticket revenues minus disbursements bo placed in a Designated Special Assessment District Fund. Said amount is $8,263.00. Yeas; Jasperse, Spencer, Cusack. Campbell. Brower, While, Watson. Walton. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. 27. Moved by Campbell, supported by Jasperse that the matter brought before Council by Brian Raymond of 416 E South St. concerning the condi­ tion of the sidewalks be referred to the Street Committee. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Mr. Raymond was also concerned about the in­ tersection of Hanover and Green as being dangerous and was referred to the State Highway Department. He also asked about the recycling of paint cans and other such items and was told that the Department of Health did that once with a grant but there were no funds available at this time. He also commended the Police Department for fine jobs they are doing with traffic safety and drunk drivers. 28. Moved by Campbell, supported by Watson to adjourn at 8:25 p.m. Read and approved; Mary Lou Gray. Mayor Sharon Vickery, City Clerk (3/14) STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 5TH JUDICIAL COURT COUNTY OF BARRY File No. 90-151-GC HON. RICHARD SHUSTER CIRCUIT JUDGE EDWART AAARKWART and JEANETTE AAARKWART. husband and wife, and AMANDA AAARKWART Plaintiffs, DONALD CORNELIUS and LINDA CORNELIUS, husband and wife, and MYRTLE BROADHURST jointly and severely. Defendants. JAMES B. PAHL (P-33716) Attorney for Plaintiff 264 Grand Ledge Highway Sunfield, Michigan 48890 Telephone: (517) 566-8037 NOTICE OF LAND CONTRACT FORECLOSURE SALE DEFAULT having been mode in the conditions of a Judgment of Foreclosure of a certain land con­ tract made on June 24, 1983, wherein DONALD CORNELIUS and LINDA CORNELIUS, husband and wife, and MYRTLE BROADHURST are the vendees and EDWARD MARKWART and JEANETTE AAARKWART. husband and wife, and AAAANDA AAARKWART are the vendors; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on Friday, April 26, 1991 at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the front entrance to the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place established by said Judgment for holding the foreclosure sale, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder at public auction, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on said Judgment of Foreclosure, together with allowable costs of the sale, the lands and premises in said Judgment of Foreclosure mentioned and described as follows: All that part of Section 16, T4N, R7W, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan, Commencing 26 rods 1 /4 feet West from the Southeast comer of said Section 16; thence East 3% rods; thence North 12 rods: thence West 3% rods; thence South 12 rods to the point of beginning. Dated: February 20. 1991 James B. Pahl (P337I6) Attorney for Plaintiffs 173 Main Street Post Office Box 115 Sunfield. Michigan 48890 Telephone: (517)566-8037 (4/4) State of Michigan 56-1 Judicial District Judicial Circuit ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBUCAT10N/P0STING AND NOTICE OF ACTION Cose No. 90GC-0665 Court oddress: 220 West Court Street. Hastings, Ml 49058. Court Telephone No. (616) 948-4838 CITY OF HASTINGS 102 S. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 Plaintiffs attorney Jeffrey L. Youngsma (740393) SIEGEL, HUDSON. GEE & FISHER 607 N. Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO., on Illinois corporation and JEFFREY K. BENNETT 831 Honey Creek. NE Ada. Ml 49301 TO: Jeffrey K. Bennett IT IS ORDERED: You are being sued by plaintiff In this court to obtain a judgment against you arising out of a con­ tract for rood Improvements. You must file your answer or take other action permitted by law In this court at the court address above on or before March 8. 1991. If you fall to do so. a default judg­ ment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint filed In this case. A copy of this order shall be published once each week in the Hastings Banner for three consecutive weeks, and proof of publication shall be filed in this court. Jeffrey L. Youngsma shall post a copy of this order in the courthouse, and at Hastings Post Of­ fice. 209 W. Mill Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 and at Hastings City Holl. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, Ml 49058 tor three continuous weeks, and shall file proof of posting in this court. A copy of this order shall be sent to Jeffrey K. Bennett at the last known address by registered mall, return receipt requested, before the date of the lost publication and the affidavit of mailing shall be filed with this court. February 20. 1991 Lois E. Zawierucha District Court Clirk Gary R. Holman (Pl 5079) ■I"*,(S/>4) State of Michigan Probate Cvart County of Barry PUBLICATION AND NOTICE Of HEARING File No. 91-20041-NC In the matter of Ruth Ann Smith. Social Securi / Number 377-42-5668. TAKE NOTICE: On March 28. 1991 at 10:00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of Ruth Ann Smith to Ruth Ann Reid. The change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent. Date: 2/14/91 Ruth A. Smith 1065 Brooks Rd. Hastings. Mich. 49058 Telepone 945-3393 (3/14) Nikki Davenport is ’91 Miss Delton J-Ad Graphics News Service After two rounds of questioning, Nikki Davenport, a 17-year-old senior a: Delton Kellogg High School, was selected by a panel of judges to reign as Miss Delton for 1991. Maria Noto was selected runner-up. Other members of Miss Delton's court are Amanda Kanaziz, Kimberly Smith and Charity Wright "I was overwhelmed,” the new Miss Delton said after the contest. "The competition was so close. Everybody did so well. I just can't believe it I’m so excited." Nikki was selected from a field of 12 contestants during a pageant sponsored by the Founders Weekend Committee. One of Miss Delton's biggest responsibilities is reigning over the two-day festival, Founders Weekend, in August Family and friends surrounded the new Miss Delton after the announcement was made Friday evening at the Delton Kellogg High School auditorium. One of the happiest around was Nikki’s 11year-old sister, Holly. "I started screaming and my arms went out. My checks were full of tears," Holly said of her reaction. ”1 have a nice sister," she added. The daughter of Bonnie and Robert Davenport, Nikki served on Miss Delton’s court last year and the high school homecoming court last fall. The new Miss Delton describes herself as motivated, genuine and sociable. Asked during the judging to name a historical character she would like to spend a day with, Nikki chose French painter Claude Monet She said she admired him because all through his life he believed in the philosophy that 'If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.' "You have to do that if you're going to fit into today's society," said Nikki, who was nominated for the Miss Delton title by the high school staff. She plans to attend Kalamazoo Valley Community College for two years after high school graduation and then transfer to Western Michigan University for her final two years of college. A former cheerleader during her sophomore year, Nikki is a member of the French Club and Art Club and plans to play soccer. She previously served on the Student Council, was a member of the ski and drama clubs and headed the Prom Committee with a friend. She enjoys hobbies of art, photography, water-skiing, sailing, windsurfing and swimming. Runner-up Maria Noto, a freshman, is the daughter of Joseph and Jane Noto. Court member Kim Smith, the daughter of Denise Smith and Jerry Daniels, is a senior. Court Parent-Teacher conferences coming Parent-Teacher Conference in Hastings will be held Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, March 20. 21 and 22. Students will attend classes in the morning only on the conference days. Conferences for parents in grades K-5 will be scheduled on an individual basis by the teachers. Conference schedule for the middle school is from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, and 1 to 3 p.m. on Friday. Conference schedule for the high school is I to 3 p.m. Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, and 1 to 3 p.m. Friday. Conferences at the middle school and high school will be held in the gymnasiums (middle school conferences in classrooms Friday). Registration of kindergarten students for next school year also will take place March 20, 21 and 22, from 8:30 to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the elementary schools nearest to where the parents reside. It is not necessary or advisable to bring the child at the time of registration. Parents will be asked to complete an information sheet and area asked to bring a copy of the child’s birth certification, which must be kept in the child’s school record. (A copy can be made at registration). At the time of registration, parents will also be given appointments for a pre-enrollment screening test for vision and hearing, as well as a school readiness test. Nikki Davenport (center) has been named Miss Delton. Members of her court are (from left) Marla Noto, runner-up; Kim Smith, Amanda Kanaziz, and Charity Wright. member Amanda Kanaziz, a junior, is the daughter of Cynthia and Art Kanaziz. Court member Charity Wright, a junior, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Wright. The girls were judged on poise, delivery, grammar, posture, confidence, content of answers, appearance, neatness and appropriate attire. The introductory speech was worth 25 points, answers to prepared questions were worth 15 points each; and tl»e answer to one spontaneous question was worth 25 points. During the pageant outgoing queen Mina Babcock presented a farewell speech and crowned her successor. Denny Myers of Hastings radio station WBCH was the master of ceremonies. Woodland News by Catherine Lucas Contrary to previous publicity, the fifth combined Lakewood Ministerial Lenten Ser­ vice at Zion Lutheran Church, Sunday, March 17, will feature the Rev. Steve Reid of Love, Inc., Hastings. Reid will do his impersonation of Peter. The Rev. Keith Laidler of Central United Methodist Church, Lake Odessa, will assist in the service, but will not give a sermon as previously announced. The sixth and last of these combined Sun­ day evening Lenten services will be at Kilpatrick United Brethren Church at M-66 and Barnum Road. Each of the services start at 7 p.m. and are followed by food and visiting among members of the various churches. The special series of Lakewood Ministerial Association Lenten and Easter services will end with a Good Friday service March 29 at 1 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa. The Rev. Ward D. Pierce of Lakewood United Methodist Church will speak. The Good Friday service in Lake Odessa is a long-standing tradition and many stores and businesses close from noon to 3 p.m. for it. The fourth combined Lenten service was held at Woodbury United Brehtren Church Sunday evening. The Rev. LeRoy Griffin, co­ pastor of Hope Brethren and interim co-pastor of Woodgrove Christian-Brethren Parish in Coats Grove, was the speaker. Cookies, punch and coffee were served in the church basement after the service. Linda Remmert who lives in Woodland village has lost a short-haired German pointer, liver tick color with an orange color. She has offered a reward for his return. Phone 367-4121. The women of Woodland United Methodist Church arc planning their annual Easter Fellowship for women of all area churches. This event will be March 27 at 9 a.m. Sue MacGregor of the conference office at Dimondale will be the speaker and light refreshments will be served. Bob and Virginia Crockford held a family dinner party Sunday for daughter Jane Crockford Lambert’s birthday. Jane and her husband, Rob, now live in Saranac. This was the first birthday in five years that Jane could spend with her family as she and Rob have been serving in New Guinea as missionaries with the New Tribes group. Those at the party included Jane and Rob and their sons, Ed and Joshua; Bob and Rec Crockford of Potterville; Katie Crockford Cather and her husband. Craig, also of Potter­ ville and their three-month-old daughter. Elizabeth. Virginia Crockford also reported having robins and red-winged blackbirds in her yard, a sure sign that spring is coming. And speaking of spring, the Sound of Music Committee at Lakewood United Methodist Church started their third spring sale of Vidalia onions this week. The onions will be shipped to the customers from Georgia when they are harvested in April and May. Anyone who wants to order Vidalia onions straight from the farm or to benefit the music commit­ tee at Lakewood Methodist can call 357-4140 to order them. Woodland Lions Club will bold the annual Lenten breakfast in the Lions Den at 7 a.m. Saturday. Everyone is welcome. The group of churchmen who usually meet at a restaurant in Woodbury for breakfast Saturday will go to the Lions Club this week. There will be a speaker. Zion Lutheran Church also is having a Lenten breakfast Saturday at 8 a.m. A video will follow it. The Zion Lutheran “Wednesday Night Kids,” elementary school children, grades one through six, made stenciled squares recently. The robes were sewed together and made into quilted lap robes by Marge Vroman and Judy MacKenzie and Vroman took four of the children and delivered the lap robes to church members who are at the Thomapple and Tendercare nursing facilities. Vesta Bom got a birthday card with her lap robe, as her birthday was Sunday, March 3. A group of adults and youths from Woodland United Methodist enjoyed a hay ride Sunday afternoon. They started from Bowens Mills in a hay wagon pulled by two large draft horses, driven by Owen Sabin. After riding up hills and down dales, across and through open fields, they crossed the bridge between the mill and mill pond and returned to the starting point. After the ride, the group had a bonfire on which they cooked a meal they ate by the fire or in the restored one-room schoolhouse on the mill property. Those who went on the outing were Duane and Anne Bump, Shirley and Galen Kilmer, Arlan and Barb Heise, Rod and Sue Pepper and the three Pepper boys, Rick and Mary Jo Bump and their two boys, Merrill and Nancy Tyler, Sarah Winkler, Jack and Paula Cl uni, Jamie and Josh Clum, Denise and Megan Daniels and Megan's three guests, Paige Foley, Carrie Randall and Addie Radcliffe. The 50<h wedding anniversary of Don and Bonnie Norton were celebrated at Kilpatrick WOODLAND NEWS, Page 11 You’re Invited To Pennock Hospital's Diabetes Product Fair... Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Hallmark Partyware. DATE: Wednesday, March 20,1991 TIME: 8:00AM -11:00AM PLACE: Physicians Center Conference Center FREE Blood Pressure - Blood Sugar Screening Breakfast Samples / Refreshments Blood Glucose Meter Cleaning Recipes Come in ana see what else we have to make this event special! Cinder Pharmacy and Hallmark Shop and HO W. State Street. Hastings An opportunity to see what's new in Diabetes Care Products (616) 945-9551 Open M-Th 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. F 9-8. Sat. 9-5.30 - �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 14, 1991 — Page 11 Vietnam War veteran from Woodland was driver then for ‘Stormin’ Norman’ J-Ad Graphics News Service WOODLAND TWP. - Bob King had forgotten all about his ties to General H. Noonan Schwarzkopf until the name surfaced again recently as commander of United States troops serving in Operation Desert Storm. "I thought maybe he'd died," said King, 44. "He must be getting up there in years." King was a 19-year-old Army Spec. 4 with the 3rd Cavalry Mechanized Infantry when he was called on to tote the general from place to place. He was stationed then in Kaiser­ Slaughter, (K-Town) Germany in 1966, be­ fore heading to combat in the Vietnam war. "He was only a two- or three-star general then," said King, of 6391 Velte Road. "I drove him in a jeep wherever he wanted to go. It was if he went on a field trip, which he rarely did, or to the NCO clubs, but it was to give talks, mostly. I don't know how 1 got the job. I didn't put in for it" As commander of all United States troops in the Persian Gulf, Schwarzkopf has become famous for his colorful press conference briefings and cleverly orchestrated military manuevers, which helped the allied coalition win the war with Iraq. Members of Congress have called Schwarzkopf a "consummate bulldog," while others affectionately refer to him as "Stormin' Norman." "We just saluted and called him 'sir'," said King. "You usually don't say anything. He’d say 'drive me (here)' or there and I'd take him, wait for him and drive him back. He was a nice guy, I guess, but I don't know of any officer in the Army that's real nice." King doesn't recall Schwarzkopfs command charge at the time, but contends he must have been good at it, whatever it was. ”1 never asked him what specifically he was Bob King of Woodland Township, who was Gen. Norman Swartzkopf’s driver at an Army base 25 years ago in Germany, holds his granddaughters, AshaLea (left) and Mollee. doing," said King. "He must be pretty good. He's up there now. I guess he did all right" King joined the Army through the volunteer draft in 1965 and after basic training at Ft. Hood, Texas, fought on America's front lines during the Vietnam war. Though he was never injured, he came close on one instance as he rose from his fox hole. A bullet passed through the cloth on Thornapple Arts Council is offering scholarships for special summer camps The Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County is offering scholarships to help sixth through twelfth graders defray the costs of attending summer camps and programs related to music and other s ts this summer. Applicants must be residents of Barry County and have plans to attend an accred­ ited school of study, such as Interlochen, Blue Lake, Kendall or the Battle Creek Art Center. The scholarships are not limited to those schools, however. Scholarships may be used to study such subjects as visual arts, music, theater, writ­ ing, dance, film making, photography, sculpture, ceramics and > otheriart-relatcd fields. Scholarships may not be used for pri­ vate lessons or the purchase of instruments. Applicants also must be entering sixth through twelfth grades by September of 1991. The deadline to apply is April 1. Applications must be postmarked by that date and mailed or hand-delivered to 202 S. Broadway (Barry Intermediate School District office), Hastings. MI. 49058. Applications and brochures are available from band directors, art teachers and coun­ selors at area schools: Hastings, Delton Kellogg, Maple Valley, Thornapple Kellogg and Lakewood. Awards by the Arts Council will be made up to 50 percent of the cost of a selected ac­ tivity. The Arts Council also will assist in helping a scholarship winner find additional funds as needed. Scholarships will be paid directly to the agency sponsoring the activity. In addition to submitting a scholarship application to the Arts Council, applicants must have a portfolio of their work or per­ form at an audition, whichever is appropri­ ate. Applicants also will be interviewed by the Arts Council’s Scholarship Committee. Judging will be based on the following criteria: 50 percent on a portfolio or audition and personal interview; 25 percent on the written application, personal statement and recommendations (from a teacher, principal, etc.); and 25 percent on need. Auditions and interviews will be held April 8 to 12. Awards will be announced April 20 when the Arts Council hosts the Grand Rapids Symphony in Hastings. If additional information is required, con­ tact James Pino at 852-9240. Woodland News, continued from page 10 United Brethren Church Sunday morning bet­ ween church and Sunday School. Jeff Meyers made a special cake for the occasion. Their anniversary was Friday, March 8. The men and boys of Lakewood United Methodist Church enjoyed a father-son ban­ quet Saturday evening. The meal was potluck. “Chuckwagon" the clown entertained the group, with a Christian message. Saturday night, March 16, the High School Youth of Lakewood United Methodist Church will hold a “Rock-A-Thon" at the church. Youths are taking pledges this week for the number of hours they can rock. They will move their rocking chairs into the church and start rocking around 7 p.m. The event will continue until the end of Sun­ day morning worship service. The youth will move their rocking chairs into the back of the sanctuary for the service. Anyone is welcome to drop by during the night to encourage the kids in the rocking chairs to keep them moving or to share spiritually with them. All proceeds will be us cd for the youth mission trip later this year. The Woodland School Alumni Association secretary, Shirley Kilmer, needs addresses for the following people: Nathan Miller. Class of 1963; Lyndell Triffet. Class of 1960; James Cudney, Class of 1957; Vivian Kidder Sturtz, Class of 1953; James Ackley, Class of 1951; Richard Engle, Class of 1949 Marion Baird Smith, Class of 1948; Helen McKenzie Fry, Class of 1946; Linden Guy Class of 1946; Helen Steward Braden, Class of 1941; Ester White, Class of 1939; Mim Howard Baker, Class of 1935; Doris Perkins McAllister, Class of 1934; Dorothy Beardsley Mitchell, Class of 1934; Eugene Anderson, Class of 1933; Lucile Frantz Fcasel, Class of 1929; Viola Baker Bennett, Class of 1929; Mildred Guy, Walter Hubbel, Class of 1927; Mabie Guy Furlong, Class of 1926; Velma Oversmith McCauley, Class of 1925; and Omar K. Christian, Class of 1917 Addresses are also needed for the following teachers: Benjamin Miller, Bryon Bradley. Charles Goulding, E. A. Bixby. Eilene Woodrum, Elizabeth Hunt, Florence Recter, George Parson, Jan Boline Flynn. Mr. Doolittle, Roy Hajek, Ted Kearly, Theda Pallas, William Randall or any other Woodland teacher before 1964 whose ad­ dresses you know. Addresses can be mailed to Shirley Kilmer. 170 W. Broadway. Woodland. 48897. or Kilmer can be reached by calling 367-4031. his helmet, sending him swiftly back into the safety of the shelter. King and his wife, Linda, have two daughters - Michelle Hendershot of Cedar Springs and Peggy King at home - and three grandchildren. Voters back reform of liability laws Michigan voters overwhelmingly support changes in Michigan’s medical liability laws. including limits on attorney fees and caps on jury awards, according to a poll conducted for the Michigan Hospital Association. The survey of 600 Michigan registered voters was conducted Jan. 14-19 by the Marketing Resource Group Inc. of Lansing. The findings in the statewide opinion survey showed that: • Seventy-seven percent of the voters surveyed think the system of compensating at­ torneys, where a lawyer can collect one-third or more of the award as a fee, needs to be changed to make it more fair. • Sixty-two percent of those surveyed would support a ballot proposal to limit at­ torney fees. • Sixty-nine percent of those surveyed would support limiting settlements or jury awards for non-economic losses, such as pain and suffering, to no more than $225,000. • Sixty-seven percent of voters support us­ ing a fee schedule, similar to the one used for workers’ compensation claims, for determin­ ing non-economic losses. MHA President Spencer Johnson said that these findings will shape the legislative agen­ da for the Michigan Hospital Association dur­ ing this legislative session. “It is clear that Michigan’s liability laws need reform and that it’s backed by the public. We must move forward." he said. “Spiraling liability insurance premiums are pushing up the cost of health care and denying many families access to health care,” Johnson said. “Voters in this sfate understand that without reform our liability laws pose a serious threat to the health of Michigan citizens. The reforms we propose are fair, reasonable, and they have the support of the public. It’s time to make this reform a reality. “At a time of budget austerity, these reforms become even more important as they will control heal’h care cost increases and im­ prove access to health care for everyone. And they won’t cost state government a penny,” he concluded. The Barry County Picnic Association met Feb. 27 at Palmetto Club House at Palmetto. Fla., for its annual picnic and meeting. It was a cold and windy day. and the number was down a little, with 178 attending. The invocation was given by Rosemary Sumner, followed by a noon carry-in potluck dinner. Entertainment was provided by former Barry County residents Bea and Bernice Mur­ phy singing and playing the piano. The meeting was called to order by Presi­ dent Damon Warner. Minutes were read by Secretary-Treasurer Leona Clark. Next year, the officers will be the same and the meeting date will be Feb. 26, at the Palmetto Clubhouse. Dave Doyle, recently elected chairman of the Michigan Republican Party, will speak at the Barry County GOP’s annual Lincoln Day Dinner Friday, March 22. The dinner will take place at the Middle Villa in Middleville at 7 p.m. Doyle recently was elected state party chair to succeed Spencer Abraham who was appointed director of the Republican Congressional Campaign Committee in Washington D.C. He began his political career as campaign manager for Doug Cruce's race for State Representative in 1982 and as director of Constituent Relations for the House Republican Caucus in the same year. Doyle managed Jack Lousma's campaign for the U.S. Senate against Carl Levin in 1984. Two years later he worked as director of Caucus Services for the Senate Republican Caucus, in which he helped maintain the GOPs control of the Michigan Senate. Doyle also served as executive director of Michigan's Bush/Quayle 1988 team that saw President George Bush capture 53 percent of the vote in in the state. He most recently had been serving as executive director of the Michigan Republican Party since 1989 and helped engineer John Engler's upset victory over two-term incumbent Democrat Gov. James Blanchard. Born in Detroit and raised in Sterling Heights, Doyle graduated from Oakland University in 1980 with a bachelor's degree in political science. He now lives in Okemos with his wife, Lori, and two children. The Hastings City Bank once again has met Veribanc’s highest “Blue Ribbon Bank” criteria for financial safety and strength. Recognition applies to Veribanc’s most re­ cent analysis period, the third quarter of 1990. Hastings City Bank has met Veribanc’s premium safety standards every quarter for the past eight years. Of the 12,869 commercial banks in the United States, less than onehalf of one percent have earned the Blue Rib­ bon distinction with as much consistency as Hastings City Bank. As of Sept. 30, 1990, Hastings City Bank reported assets of $107.4 million and a primary-capital to assets ratio of 9 percent, a value that reaches significantly above the ap­ plicable federal requirement of 5.5 percent. In fact, the bank’s primary capital ratio exceeds the average primary capital of all banks in Michigan, 8.5 percent, and the nationwide banking industry average of 7.9 percent. These results are especially noteworthy when considered along with Veribanc’s other high standards for Blue Ribbon Banks, in­ cluding loan quality, liquidity and profitabili­ ty, to name a few. Hastings City Bank, the only Blue Ribbon bank serving, Barry, Eaton, and Kent coun­ ties to have earned the distinction for 32 con­ secutive quarters, provides a range of banking Single’s Choice to hold activities The "Single's Choice" group has a number of activi­ ties planned. The group will have danc­ ing Friday, March 15, at MulinKen; a dance at the Middle Villa Inn from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday (tickets $5 in advance and $7 at the door), with cash bar and snacks; breakfast at the Woodland Eagles Lodge at 11 a.m. Sunday (all you can eat, to support a scholarship fund); and bowling every other Friday night at 9:30 (the next one is March 22). For more information, call 948-8336. WET BASEMENT? 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Congressman Paul Henry also plans to be host for a wine and cheese reception prior to the dinner, starting at 6 p.m. Ticket prices are $20 per person for the dinner and $5 per person for the reception. Reservations may be made by calling Jan Geiger at 367-4459 or 374-8873 or Vicki Jerkatis at 795-7389. City Bank wins Blue Ribbon 9126 East DE Av-Rlchland, Ml 1-800-237-2379 • WISE P(R Nc. SONMtl $CRVICCS I INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... Barry County group has Florida meeting on February 27 Michigan GOP chairman to address county Lincoln Dinner P.O. Box 126,129 E. State St., Hastings Professional Resume Service Specializing in affordable complete resume service. Services Include: Cover Letter Interview Editing Quality Type Written Copies For more information and rates Call Kyle at 948-8600 NOW ACCEPTING EMPLOYMENT APPLICA HONS MON.-FRI. BETWEEN 9 A.M.-l 1 A.M. ONLY! services from its offices in Hastings, Mid­ dleville, Bellevue, Nashville, Caledonia, and the pending opening of its office in Wayland. The bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of HCB Financial Corp, and is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Roben E. Picking is president of the bank. Weight loss classes to start Pennock Hospital is offering a “Weigh To Better Health” course series Wednesday evenings, beginning March 20, through May 1. The classes will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Pennock Hospital's Physician Center, Conference Center. The five-week sessions will be taught by Cindy Matelski-Lancaster, a registered dietitian, and Tammy Nemitz, exercise physiologist. Those attending will learn about sensi­ ble weight loss through food manage­ ment and exercise techniques designed to lead to successful lifestyle changes. Cost is $20. Participants are asked to preregister by calling 948-3125. Charter Township of Rutland Zoning and Planning Commission NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, HASTINGS, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the second quarterly meeting for 1991, and the following Zoning and Planning Commission requests, will be heard Wednesday, April 10,1991, at 7:00 P.M. at the Rutland Charter Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Ml. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a public hearing concern­ ing a proposed text amendment to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance as required under the provi­ sions of the Township Rural Zoning Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Township. 1. The proposed amendment of Section 14 A of ihe Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance to read as follows: SECTION 14 Board of Appeals. An Establishment of Zoning Board of Appeals There shall be a Zoning Board of Appeals as provided by the Township Rural Zoning Act, which shall have such power and duties as prescribed by law. The Board of Ap­ peals shall consist of five members. The first member of the Board of Appeals shall be a member appointed by lhe Township Board from the Township Planning Commis­ sion. The remaining members of the Board of Appeals shall be selected from electors of the Township residing outside of any incorporated cities or villages. The members selected shall be representative of the popula­ tion distribution of the various interests present In the Township: geographic distribution of members shall be considered when making appointments. One member may be a member of the Township Board. An elected officer of the Township shall not serve as Chairman of tne Baord of Appeals. An employee or contractor of the Township Board may not serve as a member or employee of the Township Board of Appeals. The term of each member shall be for three years, except the terms of the members first appointed as the effective date of this Ordinance shall expires January 1,1992. The term of members serving on the Zoning on the Zoning Board of Appeals as of the ef­ fective date of this amendment shall not be affected by this amandment. Please take further notice that the charter Township of Rutland Zoning and Planning Commission reserves the right to alter the proposed text amendment at or follow­ ing the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE The application of William and Freida Shilthroat, to become eligible to re­ quest A Special Exception Land Use to Operate a Auto Repair Shop, by requesting to Rezone a Parcel 212 feet x 400 feet from 19.94 acres located at 6150 N. Middleville Road M-37, described as the Center of Sec. 6 T 3 N R 9 W in Rutland Charter Township, Hastings, Ml. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all documents, site plans and applications are available and may be ex­ amined, at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Ml on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. until noon. All interested persons are invited and urged to be pre­ sent at the aforesaid time and place, or to submit their comments in writing at or prior to the public hearing. Rutland Charter Township Zoning and Planning Commission By Phyllis Fuller, Rutland Charter Township Clerk 2461 Heath Road Hastings. Ml 49058 616/948-2194 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 14, 1991 Jason Pranger MIddleville Gabe Griffin-Hastings David Sherwood-Middleville Brent Barker-Lakewood Nick Williams-Hastings Jason Hoefler-Maple Valley Scott Casteele-Maple Valley Chris Duits-Lakewood 1991 All-Barry County 9*2 The Skinny First Team ... Will somebody (please) beat Nevada-Las Vegas? Second Team ... by Todd Tubergen Picture this: Take a large aquarium, about the size of the ones they have at Sea World. Fill it with, oh, 63 different fish of various sizes. Some tuna, perhaps, a grouper or two, an angelfish, some herring and a couple of cod. Then, after letting them swim around a bit and get used to the place, throw in a shark. Behold! The NCAA basketball tournament! Like a lot of other fans around the na­ tion, my face will be pressed against the glass, watching to see if maybe, just maybe one of the 63 fish will be able to survive the wrath of the shark, a.k.a. Jerry Tarkanian, and his Runnin’ Rebels of Nevada-Las Vegas. It isn’t that I don’t respect Tarkanian, because I do. His Rebel teams of the late 1970s and early 80s did nothing but live up to their nickname; they ran and ran and ran. But the game has changed since then, particularly with the addition of the 45-second clock. The shark’s teams have adapted to the changes. They now play viscious defense, maybe even better than the Georgetown teams with Patrick Ew­ ing in the middle. They are also deadly on offense. Larry Johnson defies belief with the way he uses his bulk inside to ward off defenders. Greg Anthony, in addition to honing his political skills in hopes of lan­ ding in public office some day, is an ex­ quisite ball handler and playmaker. Anderson Hunt may be th? most dangerous three-point threat in the col­ legiate game, and is sure to be an NBA star. Stacey Augmon, previously a defensive stopper in the mold of Dennis Rodman, has improved his shooting and penetrating skills. Then throw in seven­ footer George Ackles for good measure. I might be a little too young to remember the seven straight champion­ ships won by John Wooden's UCLA Bruins. But I'm having a hard time believing that they could compete with the likes of these guys. It seems to me the closest competition for the Rebels now is that Trailblazers’ team a couple hundred miles to the nor­ thwest. However, they play in that other league, the NBA. Which is where Tark is heading when (if?) UNLV smokes the rest of the field in this year’s tournament. The NCAA was kind enough to suspend the Rebels' probation until 1992, in exchange for allowing Tark & Co. into this year’s big dance. Do you honestly think he will remain at a university banned from playing on television? The Shark hates the NCAA, and the NCAA hates the Shark. They want to see him go. Let the pros have him, they say, we have other cheaters to try to hook. But if the Rebels win the tournament this season, and they probably will. Tarkanian will laugh all the way to the bank. It will be like a murderer being set free on a technicality. Maybe the NCAA is just swallowing its collective pride on this one. Let them win it, it’s a small price to pay to get rid of him. Then maybe we can get back to this parity thing. Anybody remember Villanova Georgetown? In the NCAA tournament, anything is possible. Everyone thought the Hoyas were unbeatable, but then Villanova comes along and shoots 76 percent and beats them by a single point. A couple years before. North Carolina State upset Akecm Olajawan, Clyde Drexler and the rest of the Phi Slamma Jamma fraternity from Houston. They even did it on a rebounded airball! So keeping that in mind, let’s sift through these brackets and sec if so­ meone stands out as a likely upset candidate. First round: Montana. Forget it. If Montana wins. I will do Dick Vitale one better. I will stand on my head ... forever. Second round: GeorgetownVanderbilt winner. If the Hoyas survive, the twin towers of Mourning and Mutumbo could pose a threat. But keep this in mind, both of Geaorgetown’s starting guards are freshmen. It will be dunk city, but at least we should be able to see Johnson get rejected a couple of times, and that is almost as good as a win. Third round: Hmmm. Possibly Michigan State, providing the Spartans can defeat Wisconsin-Green Bay and the Utah-South Alabama winner. Steve Smith is one of a handful of other players who could actually start for UNLV, but unless Magic Johnson reappears in Green and White and Matt Steigenga becomes possessed by Larry Bird, forget it. Regional final: I say this is where it will happen, if it is going to happen. Assuming Arizona is not upset or does not fall to Seton Hall, the Wildcats have the kind of team that could do it. Size, experience, depth ... and coach Lute Olson has more class than Tark will ever have. Final four: Whoever comes out of the midwest is in for a rough ride, unless it is by some twist of fate an all-star team of Kenny Anderson, Jimmy Jackson, Acie Earl, Christian Laettner and Shaquille O'Neal. There was a time this season when 1 actually believed the Buckeyes could do it, but they have struggled as of late. The sentimental favorite here would be Duke, after what happened in last year’s final, but the closer UNLV gets to the prize, the tougher they will become. Championship game: Indianapolis. April Fool's Day. If the Rebels are still around (anyone giving edds?), the cham­ pionship is theirs. Unless they are facing Indiana. If that is the case, it will be the first (and probably the last) time I will evei mot for a Bobby Knight team. Yet even a Hoosierdome packed with red and white-clau fans may not be enough to turn the game Indiana's way. Yes. strange things have beer, known to happen in the tournament. Someone could shoot 76 percent from the floor. Everyone on the UNLV team could get into foul trouble. An earthquake could strike. Maybe Tarkanian will choke on a loose strand from one of his teething towels. Maybe not. BASKETBALL TEAM G Jason Pranger G Jason Hoefler F Nick Williams F Brent Barker C Darrell Stine G G F F C Gabe Griffin David Sherwood Scott Casteele Chris Duits Josh Wooden Middleville Maple Valley Hastings Lakewood Maple Valley 6-5 6-0 6-2 6-3 6-4 Senior Senior Senior Junior Junior Hastings Middleville Maple Valley Lakewood Delton 6-0 5-10 6-4 6-3 6-2 Senior Junior Junior Senior Senior Sports Maple Valley trio heads 1991 All-county team by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor Three members of the Maple Valley team that won a share of its second consecutive S.M.A.A. title head the 1991 All-Barry County basketball team. The Lions clinched their co-championship by defeating Olivet 95-80 in the regular­ season finale, finishing lied with Battle Creek Pennfield with an 8-2 league mark. Guard Jason Hoefler and center Darrel Stine were selected to lhe first team, while teammate Scott Casteele was a second-team pick for lhe second straight season. Middleville, Hastings and Lakewood all placed two players on the squad, while Delton-Kellogg had one. The Trojans, who won lhe Class B district title at Delton with a 70-63 win over the Sax­ ons in the finals, are represented by guards Jason Pranger. a first-team pick, and David Sherwood, who was named to the second team. Hastings forward Nick Williams was a firstteam pick, while guard Gabe Griffin was a second-team selection. Lakewood forward Brent Barker was a first-team pick, while teammate Chris Duits gathered in second-team honors. The Panthers' sole nominee was center Josh Wooden. Pranger heads a list of four players who were all-county a year ago. The 6-5 senior led the county in scoring with a 26.0 average (go­ ing into Wednesday's regional game against Central Montcalm), while also pulling down eight rebounds and dishing off three assists per contest. He connected on 55 percent from the floor, including 44 percent from three-point range, and 73 percent from the line. Pranger is se­ cond on Lhe all-time Trojan scoring list with 1.221 career points, and posted a county-high 45 point scoring effort against Godwin Heights. Williams, who was a second-team pick last year, was a dangerous perimeter threat for Hastings. The 6-2 senior averaged 18.3 points per game, and led lhe Saxons in rebounding, grabbing 5.9 per contest. He hit 40 percent from three-point range and 46.1 percent from the field, and swished 83.3 percent from the line. Hoefler ran the high-powered Maple Valley offense, averaging 14.6 points per game. The 6-0 senior, who was a second-team pick last season, also led Maple Valley in assists with 47 and in forced turnovers, with 27 steals and 24 deflections. Teammate Darrel Stine was one of two juniors on the first team, averaging 13.2 points per game. At 6-4, Stine pulled down 9.5 rebounds per game and shot 55 percent from the floor, as well as 71 percent from the line. Rounding out the first-team is junior Barker, Lakewood’s leading scorer with a 17.8 points per game average. The 6-3 for­ ward hauled down 8.2 rebounds and led the nominees with a 56 pen ent shooting clip from the floor. He exploded for 37 points in the Viking’s season-ending victory over Lansing Catholic Central. Teammate Chris Duits leads the second team. The 6-3 senior scored 15.4 points per game, while leading Lakewood in rebounding with 9.6 per contest. He also dished off 3.4 assists per game, and, like Barker, posted his most impressive numbers against Lansing Catholic Central, scoring 32 points and grabb­ ing 20 boards. Casteele led Maple Valley in scoring with a 16.5 average, and was the county’s leading rebounder, pulling down 12.2 per game, in­ cluding 4.6 on the offensive end. The 64 senior made 42 percent from the floor and 67 percent from the line. Griffin averaged 12.0 points per contest, while hitting 83.5 percent from the free throw line, which leads the all-county team. The 6-0 senior shot 52 percent from the floor and sparkled defensively, limiting Pranger to 17 points in Hastings’ regular-season win over the Trojans. Wooden was the lone bright spot in an otherwise dismal Delton-Kellogg season, averaging 14.8 points and 9.0 rebounds on his way to Kalamazoo Valley Association all­ conference honorable mention status. Sherwood shouldered most of the ball­ handling chores for Middleville this season, yet still managed to score 12.4 points per game. The 5-10 junior, who is completing his second varsity season, led the county in assists with 05. Darrell Stine-Maple Valley Josh Wooden-Delton Kellogg BOWLING RESULTS: Monday Bowlerettes Kent Oil 67-29; Britten Concrete 63-33; D & J Electric 501645%; Heckers Agency 5046; Riverbend Travel 50-46; Good Time Pizza 50-46; Dorothy’s Hairstyling 41%-54%. High Gaines and Series - L. Elliston 204-555; B. Maker 196457; E. Dunham 191499; G. Potter 187-501; S. Greenfield 183-514; D. Brumm 181499; D. Coenen 181488; M. Garber 178494; T. Christopher 175-516. Good Games - G. Potter 187; B. Maker 196; N. Ballings 158; T. Elliston 155; E. Dunham 191; J. McMillen 175; T. Loftus 173; D. Brumm 181; J. Doster 168. Monday Mixers Three POnierTack 65 %-34 %; Cteyx Din­ ner Bell 5941; Andrus of Hastings 5743; Ferrellgas 5644; Hastings Bowl 5644; Miller Real Estate 5545; Grandmas Plus One 5545; Deweys Auto Body 5545; Lazy Girls Inc. 51%-48%; Pioneer Apartments 49%-50%; Girrbachs 4816-5116; Outward Appearance 45-55; Music Center 43%-56%; Miller Carpets 43-57; Cinder Drugs 42-58; . Goof Offs 37-63; Michelob 36-64. Good Games and Series -B. Anders 174478; R Girrbach 178474; N. Taylor 174474; M. Matson 176495; K. Palmer 164468, J. Dykehousc 182498; D. Kelley 193-529; B. Jones 182-529; M. Wieland 199483. Good Games - M. Snyder 159; J. Kasinsky 180; M. Westbrook 179; L. Friend 135; L. Warner 144; K. Moore 157; S. Dryer 164; J. Solmes 169; D. Hooten 166; K. Schantz 180; S. Decker 149; L. Pennock 149; N. Morgan 159; D. Bums 184. K. Sutfin 171; P. Thomas 144; K. Keeler 167; P. Czindcr 160; L. Perry 165; C. Beckwich 170; G. Otis 183; V. Hubka 152. ’ Sunday Mixed Alley Cats 69*6-3896; Die Hards 69-39; Gutterdusters 64-44; Gel Along Gang 6147; Really Rotten Snyders 59*648’6; Holy Rollers 57«6-50«6; Hooter Crew 56-52; Ogdenites 56-52; Pin Busters 55-53; Traitors 53-55; Wanderers 52-56; Greenbacks 47%-60%; Misfits47%-60%; We Don't Care 47%-60%; Chug a Lugs 47-61; Sandbaggers 46’6-61'6; Thunderdogs 4516-62’6; Mid­ dlelakers 38-70. Womens High Game and Series - C. Wilcox 185; C. Lamie 160; D.M. Snyder 158; V. Miller 166; D. Snyder 195; S. Warnke 133; N. Munn 181; L. Tilley 182-533; R. Prior 168; A. Snyder 168; L. Jackson 175; A. Sutiiff 176; L. Barnum 177-505; S. . Neymeiyer 174. Mens High Game and Series - B. Drayton • 209-586; R.B. Snyder 186; C. Wilson 187; G. Snyder 182; B. Lake 192-526; M. Cole 174-508; G. Williams 189-532; M. Tilley 185-503; J. Haight 189-538; G. Steele 179-502; E. Bchmdt 201-526; R. Hughes 208-542; R. Neymeiyer 194-564; J. Barnum 247-656; G. Surtiff 172. Thursday Twisters Andrus Chevrolet 71-37; Tom’s Market 6741; Century 21-Czinder 5444; B.D.S. Inc. 59'648%; Geukcs Market 51-57; Hastings Mutual 50'6-57'6; Hastings Bowl 50-58; Bowman Refrigeration 44-64; Shamrock Tavern 42-66; Ray James Elec­ tromechanical 41-67. High Game - K. Payne 164; D. Greenfield !62; J. Connor 155: B. Dunn 155; D. Staines 169; C. Nichols 157; K. Sutfin 159; N. Taylor 166; P. Arends 177; S. Smith 152; M. Patten 174; B. Kruko 156; B. Roush 193; S. Neymeiyer 165; K. Hooten 160; K. Lancaster 150; D. Oliver 199; M. Brew 152; T. Chris­ tian 181; B. Moody 178; L. Colvin 165; B. Steele 223; P. Guy 156; L. Myers 178. High Games and Series - D. Staines 169450; P. Arends 189-520; M. Patten 174482; B. Roush 193466; S. Neymeiyer 165461; D. Oliver 199-538; T. Christian 181477; B. Moody 178476: B. Steele 223-525; L. Myers 181-527. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, Marcn 14, 1991 — Page 13 Lakewood, Delton matmen head All-Barry County team Seven wrestlers from Lakewood and Delton, as well as six from Middleville and Hastings, head the list of the 1991 All-Barry County wrestling team. The squad, selected by county wrestling coaches, consists of a first and second teams. The Vikings placed five grapplers on the first team, and two more on the second team. Lakewood's nominees include John Wilcox (125), Dusty Roll (130), Carl Fedewa (140), Kyle Durkee (145) and Jason Makley (152), who were first learners, and Don Roll (119) and Marcus Moore (189), who were selected to the second team. The Panthers' contingent includes Jason and Sean Thomas (103, 119), Nate Chappell (189) and Rollie Ferris (275) on the first team, while Jason Hicks (125), Matt Hook (135) and Bill Dolloway (145) made the second team. The Trojans are represented by firstlearners Corey Webster (112), Zach Curths (135), Andy Monroe (160) and Dave Lehman (171) on the first team, and Chris Foster (152) and Shawn Monroe (275) on the second team. All six Saxons landed on the second squad. They consist of Dan Allen (103), Tom Brighton (112), Jon Andrus (130), Scott Red­ man (140), Aaron Newberry (160) and Jason Hetherington (171). Delton's Ferris leads the first team. Despite being the only sophomore heavyweight quali­ fying for the state finals in Battle Creek, Fer­ ris came within one point of a state title, finishing second. Ferris won the regional tournament at Hastings and finished the season with a 46-4 overall mark. Teammate Chappell also gathered in all­ state honors, finishing fifth at the finals, despite defaulting to Dave Andrus of Sparta because of an ankle injury. He then regrouped and pulled out his 100th career win over Don Poole of Spring Lake. The Thomas brothers both qualified for the state meet as well, although neither placed. Jason, a freshmen, finished 33-18-1 on the season. Sean, a sophomore, finished 42-9-1 overall. Lakewood's middle weight class trio of Fedewa, Durkee and Makley led the Vikings on the first squad. Fedewa finished 23-13-1 on the season, leading the Vikings in takedowns with 59, reversals with 20 and escapes with 24. Durkee a junior, wound up with a sixth­ place finish at the state meet and was second to Belding's Andy Heintzelman at the regionals. He finished 35-7. Durkee was the team leader in near falls, with 23 3-pointers and 11 2-pointers. Makley posted a 35-8 record overall and narrowly missed a state medal. He led Lakewood in team points with 98. The other Vikings on lhe first team are Wilcox and Dusty Roll. Wilcox compiled a 12-18 record, while Roll finished 18-13 overall. Senior Curths leads lhe Middleville representatives. He finished sixth in the state and completed his career with 114-49 mark. Curths was a two-time all-conference per­ former, finishing 39-7 this year with 17 pins. Webster, also a senior, •finished 37-3-2, in­ cluding 27 pins. The O-K Blue champion, Webster closed his career with a 106-21-2 mark, and totalled 64 career pins. Junior Lehman was 33-5-1 on the season, with 21 pins, and he won the conference title. He has 55 career pins and has compiled a 79-39-1 record so far. Andy Monroe, a senior, posted a 17-5 record and seven pins. He was a runner-up at the conference meet, and ended his career with a 51-21 mark. Sophomore Allen qualified for regionals and tied teammate Darrel Slaughter for the team lead in near falls with 14. He also recorded the Saxon’s fastest pin of the season, in 11 seconds. Fellow Hastings sophomores Brighton and Andrus joined Allen on the second team. Brighton led the team in reversals with 12. Newberry missed a large chunk of the season on the ineligible list, but still was voted the Saxons Most Valuable Wrestler. He was the only Hastings senior. Juniors Redman and Hetherington also had solid seasons. Redman led the team in takedowns with 19 and escapes with 11, while Hetherington nearly came home from Battle Creek with all-state honors. His 22 wins led the Saxons. Don Roll finished 18-13 on the season, chipping in 56 team points. Moore was a regional qualifier and ended his junior season 15-8, despite being plagued by injuries. Hook and Dolloway each qualified for the regional tournament with top-four finishes at districts. Hook advanced to the district finals before losing, while Dollaway took third. Each won in access of 40 matches. Foster was the only sophomore at the state meet at 152, and won the conference title, finishing 29-13-2 overall. He posted 14 pins. Shawn Monroe, a junior, finished 24-7-1 despite injuries. He finished the season with 21 pins. ^Bowling results J Tuesday Mixed Formula Realty 25-11; Consumers Concrete 211/2-14 1/2; Marsh’s Refrigera­ tion 201/2-151/2; Lewis Realty 20-16; Thor­ napple Valley Equipment 19-17; Admiral 18-18; Finishing Touch 16-20; Mldd'e Lakers 14-22; Miller’s Carpet 14-22; J&M 12-24. Mens High Games and Series B. Slovlnskl 193; Ryan Eaton 233; P. Scobey 213-559; B. Lake 203; G. Hause 197; A. Buchanan 197-504; P. Schlachter 185-542; K. Chandler 518; J. Smith 193; D. Johnson 189; R. Doorlag 174; J. Jacobs 192. Cleo Haywood 7-10 split converted 3-5-91. Womens High Games and Series G. Buchanan 491; D. Sinclair 170; M. Gillons 149-351; D. Goodman 172-427; J. Sanlnocenclo 170; B. Wilkins 204. Wednesday P.M. Friendly Home Parties 67-41; Mace’s Phar­ macy 65%-42%; Misfits 64-44; Hair Care Center 62%-45%; Nashville Locker 62-46; Lifestyles 59%-48%; Varneys Stables 55-53; Easy Rollers 5316-54%; Valley Realty 47-61; ----------- 4-104. High Games and Scries - B. Hathaway 213-540; P. Smith 197-509; P. Frederickson 159-466; E. Vanassce 174-462; V. Slocum 161-446; C. Watson 159-445: T. Soya 170-427; M. Reichard 169-419; D. Bums 153-416; C. Shellenbarger 138-354; B. Blakely 170; D. Lawrence 137; S. Breitner 167; M. Dull 161; G. Gibbs 132; L. Hermenitt 173; N. Hummel 457. Thursday Angels Stefanos 71%-28%; McDonalds 64%-39Vi; Clays 64-40; Enforce Ware 5714-46%; 'Lil Brown Jug 50%-49%; Barry Co. Real Estate 46-58; Hastings Mutual 46-58. Good Games and Series - N. Kloosterman 172-164-482; L. Horton 153; M. Ingram 151; D. Snyder 210-184-571; S. Neymeiyer 164-169-490; R. Benner 163; T. VanBoven 171; T. Daniels 228; N. McDonald 170; C. Heath 151; C. Cuddahee 163; B. Cuddahcc 199-510. Thursday A.M. Word of Faith #2 70; Question Marks 66; Leftovers 64; Varneys 62%; Northland Opt. 62%; Word of Faith #1 57%; Tea for Three 54%; Hummers 54; Bosleys 54; Valley Real­ ty 52%; Slow Pokes 49%; G.L.O.B. 49; Word of Faith #3 48; Kreative Komers 46; Kloostermans 45%; Friendly Homes 44%; Weltons 41. Good Games - J. McKeough 158; P. Castleberry 138; O. Gillons 178; M. Steinbrecher 160; L. Johnson 186; A. Eaton 181; K. Kisler 111; B. Sexton 146; P. Crominger 146; B. Johnson 156; C. Peters 164; R. Kuempel 192; N. Wilson 182; C. McKay 151; S. Brimmer 137; E. Vannasse 181; L. Williams 185. High Series and Games - F. Ruthruff 192-541; M. Atkinson 181-527; A. Allen 160-469: J. McQuem 156-457; K. Richard­ son 163-413; B. Norris 164-432; B. Fisher 142-401. 1991 All-Barry County first team: Front Row—(left to right) Dave Lehman, Andy Monroe, Zach Curths, Sean Thomas, Corey Webster, Jason Thomas. Second Row— Rollie Ferris, Nate Chappell, Dusty Roll, Kyle Durkee, Jason Makley, Carl Fedewa. Missing: John Wilcox (Photo courtesy Ionia Sentinel-Standard) 1991 All-Barry County second team: Front Row— (left to right) Scott Redman, Matt Hook, Jon Andrus, Jason Hicks, Den Roll, Tom Brighton, Dan Allen. Second Row— Shawn Monroe, Marcus Moore, Jason Hetherington, Aaron Newberry, Chris Foster, Bill Dolloway. (Photo courtesy Ionia Sentinel-Standard) SCHOOL BOARD...continued from page 3 T.ie Barry Board adopted a resolution in support of a "House/Senate Concurrent Resolution" that clarifies lhe section of the state Social Welfare Act that applies to all appointments to county director of social services and confirms that all such appointments must have prior approval of the county board of social services. The state DSS has or will replace incumbent county DSS directors in Eaton, Ingham, Kalamazoo, Livingston and Oakland counties, Hoare said. Those incumbents will be replaced with employees who have not been approved by the county social services boards in those counties, which local commissioners contend is illegal. Barry has not been affected by those bumps, but Hoare said the county prosecutor has been notified to be prepared to join legal action against that practice if the need arises, she said. Copies of the Barry board's resolution will be sent to State Senator Jack Welborn and Slate Representatives Paul Hillegonds and Robert Bender. A lawsuit has been filed against the state in Livingston County Circuit Court, in hopes that the action will clarify the legal relationship between a county board of social services and the DSS concerning the selection and appointment of a county director. Regarding the "rash" of bonding requests from local governmental units involved in sewer projects, commissioners adopted a new administrative fee schedule for that service. The policy is intended to simplify the Words for the Ys J YMCA-Youth Council’s 3 on 3 Basketball Team W-L Something.................................................... 4-0 Vonderhoff...................................................3-0 Nichols..........................................................3-1 Wild Thing...................................................2-1 Superette.......................................................3-2 McKeoughs..................................................2-2 Heide.............................................................2-2 Mad Dog....................................................... 1-3 Non Runners................................................ 1-3 Steeby........................................................... 0-3 Law and Order............................................. 0-4 1991 Winter YMCA Womens Voliebyall Team W-L Bobs Gun and Tackle................................. 12-0 Ray James Electromechanical................... 10-2 Thomapple Manor...................................... 6-6 Buckland Insurance..................................... 6-6 Hastings Burial Vault.................................. 5-7 Pennock Hospital.........................................5-7 McDonalds/Hast. Wrecker........................ 4-8 DJ. Elec./Hallifax Serv........................... 0-12 YMCA-Youth Council’s High School Vollevball Team W-L-T Division I Patriots...................................................... 3-1-0 Ball Busters.............................................. 3-1-0 Minor Threat............................................3-1-0 Doesn’t Matter......................................... 2-2-0 Wild Things............................................... 1-3-0 Ace............................................................ 0-4-0 Divsion II Moe Play.................................................. 2-0-0 Spikers.......................................................2-0-0 Runnin Rebels........................................... 1-1-0 Swaggers................................................... 1-1-0 Snap........................................................... 0-2-0 IRS............................................................ 0-2-0 Division III Ahearn....................................................... 2-0-0 Hammer Who.......................................... 2-0-0 Hammers...................................................2-0-0 Bad Attitude............................................. 0-2-0 3 Men and Frey.........................................0-2-0 Bump Me...................................................0-2-0 YMCA-Youth Council’s High School Indoor Soccer Team W-L-T A League Lam ben.................................................... 2-0-0 Endsley......................................................1-0-0 Ryans.........................................................1-1-0 Bell............................................................ 0-1-0 Sidekicks...................................................0-2-0 B League Blue Light Special..................................... 1-0-0 Ace-O........................................................ i-04) Pierce........................................................ 0-1-1 Wild Things.............................................. 0-1-1 The unknowns.......................................... 0-0-2 YMCA-Youth Council’s Adult Floor Hockey Team ’ W-L-T Hackers..................................................... 2-1-0 Avengers...................................................2-2-0 Renegades................................................. 1-1-1 leers........................................................... j-1-1 Destroyers............................... 1-2-0 Game Results Avengers 4 vs. Renegades 8; leers 12 vs. Detroyers 3: Avengers 15 vs. Destroyers 9; Renegades 3 ' j. Hackers 7. procedure the county has used in the past-for charging local units for the work county officials spend on the Department of Public Works projects. The cost is passed on to taxpayers as part of the project costs. Commissioner Robert Wenger, chairman of the board’s County Development Committee, told the board that the increasing number of requests for bonding is starting to become a burden in terms of the amount of time and expense involved in dealing with the projects and is taking time away from their other duties, especially for the county drain commissioner and the county coordinator. The board agreed to revise the 1957 policy to establish the new fee schedule which states that the county will charge $7,500 for projects up to $500,000; $14,000 for projects between $500,001 and $1 million; $25,000 for projects costing $1,000,001 to $5 million; and $48,000 for projects between $5,000,001 and $10 million; and $70,000 for projects over $10,000,001. The new fees "are generally a little bit lower," than the previous ones, said County Coordinator Judy Peterson. Fees in the new schedule "clarifies the cost up front," Wenger said. He noted that Calhoun County has a similar fee schedule. Previously the Barry board had used a complicated formula, based on a percentage system. On another matter, the County Board will be calling state Rep. Robert Bender and possibly other legislators to urge them to seek the release of convention facilities taxes the state has withheld from the county. Hoare told the board that Michigan Association of Counties has urged county boards to contact legislators because the Michigan Department of Management and Budget and the Department of Treasury have withheld payments of the convention facilities tax and cigarette tax payments to counties. Traditionally those payments have been made to counties during the first week of February. Barry expects to receive $54,387 from convention facilities and liquor taxes. "We have been counting on it," she said. Hoare said she has heard that Governor John Engler "is thinking of signing an executive order placing all (those) funds in lhe general fund for the state to use." The MAC has been working with legislators to get the funds released to counties as soon as possible. State Rep. Dominic Jacobetti has requested an attorney general's opinion to clarify the withholding of funds. SEWER PROJECT...continued from page 1 While local farmers could not be reached for comment, using treated wastewater for irrigation has been well received by area farmers, said Parker. "I’ve had quite a good response from farmers, they’ve been interested in solids as well as water from the plant.” he said. The treated water would have very little nutrient value, said Parker. "There would be little nutrient value left in the water after treatment, unless we decided to reduce the quality of the effluent to aid the farmers irrigation by leaving in phosphorus and nitrogen," he said. An option to investigate the proposed treat­ ment site for its suitability has been obtained and the consideration of ether sites in Southwset Barry County have been suspended pending the results of the site’s geological and hydrological studies, according to Parker. "This study will investigate the land use. topography, soil and groundwater characteristics of the area and outline the system's final parameters." he said. "We can’t be certain were the water will go until we have the results of the study." The data from those studies will be for­ warded to The State of Michigan's Depart­ ment of Natural Resources Commission for review, approval and adjustments, said Parker. “We'll be contacting the DNR within the next 10 days and we hope to have the final report to them in 30 days." he said. Auger boring, tn see if the soil is permable has revea’-’l mat under the first four feet of top soil, the site has. "good, well-drained sand." said Parker. Due to the hilly topography once the top soil is removed, the sand beds could cover as much as 24 acres or as little as five "The SBR treatment plant can be designed to provide a very high quality effluent, with options available for biological, chemical and dual nutrient removal techniques," said Parker. “This type of facility can be located on both vented and unvented groundwater discharge sites. Parker and Pierson gave the same presenta­ tion to Hope and Johnstown townships earlier this week. Residents of Prairieville Township can attend the presentation al 7:30 tonight at the township board’s regular meeting in the township hall. The four-township sewer system has been caught in a swirl of controversy since it was mandated last fall. A group of citizens oppossed to the system have formed a group called the Alternative Sewer Committee(ASC). “All we want the township to do is look into other sewer systems or possibly no system.” said Patty Millard, a spokeperson for the group. “It's not that we don't want a sewer, some people do want one. but not this one." In addition. 30 residents of Prairieville township arc appealing their sewer assessments with the Michigan Tax Tribunal. A hearing will be held April 3 to determine whether or not it will become a class-action suit. James Cary and David Gray, residents, of Prairieville Township also have filed a suit against the township and Barry County Department of Public Works, alleging that they entered into an illegal contract to pur­ chase the obtion on the potential sewage treat­ ment site. The suit seeks the halt of the sewer project and the return of township money ad­ vanced for lhe land option. Parker said he is still shooting for construc­ tion to begin on the project this fall. �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 14, 1991 Barry County jail escapee sentenced to term in prison J-Ad Graphics News Service An area man convicted in 1989 of escape from the Barry County Jail has been sen­ tenced to up to four years in prison for vio­ lating his probation. Eric J. Herman, 19, was sentenced Feb. 28 to the 32-to 48-month term, the maximum possible for the offense of escape from cus­ tody. He received credit for 337 days spent in the Barry County Jail. Originally convicted in 1989 of attempting to break into a motor vehicle, Herman was sentenced to serve three months in jail. Re­ leased on probation in July 1989, he violated his probation and was returned to the jail, but was allowed to leave during the day to hold a job. With just 19 days left in his term, Herman did not return to the jail from his job. He fled to Tampa, Fla., and was arrested and returned to Hastings in September 1989. In January 1990, he was sentenced to serve one year in jail and to pay $900 for the ex­ pense of extraditing him to Michigan. Prosecutor Dale Crowley, who recom­ Court News mended Herman be returned to jail, said at the hearing that Herman would likely go to prison if he had another brush with the law. In other court business: •A Dorr resident has been sentenced to serve 10 months in jail for taking a car. Roger A. Davis, 20, also was sentenced Feb. 28 to spend three years on probation. He was ordered to pay $1,500 in court costs and $500 in fines, plus restitution, which will be determined later. In January, Davis offered a no contest plea to unlawfully using a motor vehicle in con­ nection with the November incident in Yan­ kee Springs Township. CLASSIFIEDS .The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 Thank You National \<ls HOSPITAL JOBS: start S6.8Q/hr, your area. No experi­ ence necessary. For information call 1-900-226-9399 ext. 1885, 6am-8pm 7 days. $12.95 phone fee. Tor Sale Automotive 1987 DODGE Lancer ES, loaded with every option, inlcuding leather interior and sunroof, excellent condition, asking $5500. Call 948-2862. For Reul FOR RENT 10x65 furnished, 2 bedroom trailer to working couple, on nice clean lake. 623-2870._________________ IS IT TRUE-JEEPS for $44. thru the US Gov’t? Call for fxts! 504-649-5745 ext. S3696. ONE BEDROOM upstairs apartment in Lake Odessa, no pets, $300 month, first and last months rent required. 945-4697. 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Vivian and LaVonne Barnum CARD OF THANKS HAAS, CHARLES R., SR. Jan. 6, 1991 There are some wonderful people we wish to thank for all lhe caring things they have done for us during the recent loss of our beloved husband, father and grandfather. A special thanks to all of the employees of 2 Northwest at Borgess Hospital for their kind­ ness and support. Our sincere thanks to friends, relatives and neighbors for their love, prayers, cards, flowers and donations and thoughtful words of comfort. To Father Crenner for the beautiful scripture service and the Funeral Mass. Also, to Frank Bourdo, Terry and Margie for their loving words at lhe scripture service. To Gary and Mary Buckland for the beautiful music arrangements. The special lunc­ heon arranged by the families of Sl Ambrose of Delton. Thanks also to Williams Funeral Home. Words can never express how you all helped to case our sorrow. We know now how many lives he touched with his love for all. God Bless You, each and every one. 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Monthly payments low as SI8. Call today FREE NEW Color Catalog. 1-800-228-6292. He pleaded to the lesser misdemeanor of­ fense, punishable by up to two years in prison, in exchange for the dismissal of the more serious charge of unlawfully driving away a motor vehicle, which is a five-year felony. A no contest plea is similar to a guilty plea in that a conviction may be entered. But it is not considered an admission in any other matter. It also is used in cases in which a de­ fendant may not recall his actions but does not wish to contest them. •A Middleville man arrested for drunken driving and possession of marijuana has been sentenced to nine months in jail. Robert H. Munjoy, 38, also was placed on probation for 18 months and was ordered to pay SI,500 in court costs and $500 in fines. Munjoy was arrested in December by Mid­ dleville Police while driving on East Main near Church Street. He was charged with third-offense drunken driving, a felony, and possession of mari­ juana, a misdemeanor. But in January, he pleaded guilty to the marijuana charge, pun­ ishable by up to one year in jail. The drunken driving charge was dismissed when he was sentenced Feb. 28. Munjoy has previous drunken driving con­ victions in 1983 and 1986, according to court documents. He had been granted work release from the Barry County Jail following his guilty plea in Januaij. •A man convicted of carrying a set of brass knuckles has been placed on probation. John M. Clouse, 19, of 2434 Shultz Road, was placed on a one-year probationary term Ian. 30 under terms of the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act for young offenders. Under the act, first-time offenders are placed on probation for one offense. After successful completion of the probation, the offense is removed from their records. Clouse was charged with possession of metallic knuckles in October in an incident in Baltimore Township. In December, he pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of attempt­ ing to possess a set of metallic knuckles. The lesser offense is a felony punishable by up to two years in prison plus fines. Clouse also was ordered to pay $400 in fines and court costs and directed to perform 100 hours of community service. Police Beat Savings bonds and cash stolen ASSYRIA TWP. - Road crews found documents scattered along a road last week, which led authorities to a nearby burglary. About SI,800 in U.S. Savings Bonds and $80 in cash were stolen during the day last Thursday from the home in the 8000 block of Lacey Road, according to Barry County Sheriffs deputies. An Eaton County Road Commission crew, searching for missing road signs, discovered documents in a ditch along a road. The crew found a name and address on them and drove to the Lacey Road home. The crew found the front door open and called the Sheriff De­ partment. Deputies said the burglar, who apparently was looking for cash only, searched cup­ boards and drawers throughout the house. ‘ The burglar stole a home safe containing the bonds and cash, but other valuable items were left behind. Nearly $2,000 taken in burglary BALTIMORE TWP. - Nearly 52,000 worth of guns, jewelry and household goods were reported stolen last week in a daytime burglary on Foster Road. A burglar forced open a door leading to an attached garage and then opened the unlocked door to the house to enter the home in the 6800 block of Foster Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said stolen items include a Ruger handgun, a Ruger long rifle, a Higgins long rifle, a Remington rifle and an Ithaca shotgun. Other missing times included camera equipment, a wedding band, two bows and cash. Deputies said burglars emptied dresser drawers and searched the basement during the burglary, which occurred between 7:45 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Suspect arrested for damaging home CARLTON TWP. - A 17-year-old Carlton Township man is facing property destruc­ tion charges after allegedly destroying 52,000 worth of property in a home following an argument. Eric S. Vandercar, 17, of 180 Mary Lou Drive, was taken into custody following the Feb. 27 incident. Barry County Deputy Sheriff Ted DeMott deputies said the fight began when the home owner found suspected marijuana in the building that belonged to Vandercar. Vandercar became upset and damaged several items in the house, deputies said. Vandercar broke a large aquarium and overturned a china cabinet full of antique dishes, glassware and crystal, DeMott said. Vandercar also allegedly damaged a basement door and punched several holes in a wall. " The Barry County Prosecutor's office has charged Vandercar with malicious destruction of property worth more than 5100 and malicious destruction of a building. Both are felony offenses. Flasher exposes self to woman • IRVING TWP. - Authorities are searching for a young man who flashed a woman last week on Woodschool Road. The 27-year-old woman told Michigan State Police she was walking with her son and dog near 108th Street at 2:15 p.m. March 4 when a slow moving car pulled up. The driver said "Hey, what’s happening" and exposed himself. The driver then drove away, heading west on 108th Street The flasher was described as a male in his mid 20s, about 5-foot 9-inches tali with a medium build, wearing a black T-shirt He had shoulder-length, light brown hair and was wearing dark sunglasses. " The vehicle was described as a brown Chevrolet Monte Carlo, dating from 1972 to 1977. The car's license plate had been covered with a plastic trash bag. Anyone with information in the case may contact the Hastings Post at 948-8262. Guns, jewelry taken from house MAPLE GROVE TWP. - A burglar kicked in a door Saturday to steal guns and jew­ elry from a Lawrence Road home. A Remington shotgun and Ruger rifle were reported missing from the home in the 8100 block of Lawrence Road. The burglar also broke into a bam on the property and stole a tractor battery. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said the burglar searched drawers and cabinets. The bur­ glar also broke a window from the outside, but did not enter the home through the win­ dow. ’ The burglary took place between 6 p.m. Saturday and noon Sunday. Motorist arrested for drunken driving HASTINGS - A Delton motorist was arrested for drunken driving last week following a two-vehicle accident that left one injured. Michael D. Garrett, 17, of 706 Glenwood Drive, Hastings, was treated and released at Pennock Hospital for a back injury after the 4:10 p.m. accident March 6. Scott S. Kane, 22, of 11199 Cobb Road was arrested for drunken driving and lodged in the Barry County Jail. ' ~ Hastings Police said the accident occurred after Kane stopped at a stop sign on Wash­ ington Street at Green Street. Kane drove into the intersection and struck Garrett's car, which was westbound on Green Street. Kane was taken to the Barry County Jail, where he registered 0.12 percent on a chemi­ cal breath test and was lodged. He also received citations for driving with a suspended li­ cense and for failure to yield the right of way. Driver cited for leaving accident scene YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. - a Delton driver received a citation Friday for failing to report an accident he was injured in the previous evening. John E. Bair, 42, of 9580 Wildwood Road, suffered minor injuries Thursday when his 1990 Dodge pickup struck a tree off of Chief Noonday Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Bair was driving east on Chief Noonday, west of Norris Road at 11:50 a.m. when he lost control of his vehicle on a curve. His truck slid sideways across the road, turned onto its side, flew into the air and struck a tree across the truck’s hood. Bair left the scene and reported the accident the following day, telling deputies he swerved to avoid a deer. Bair said he hitched a ride home and sought his own treatment for minor injuries. (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service). Jim Lee New officer joins city police force by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer Good people are hard to find, but Hastings may have come upon one of the best available. Officer Jim Lee has joined lhe Hastings Police Department as a patrol officer. He re­ places Dana Steidle, who died on duty in November. A veteran of 12 years' police work in Florida, Lee was named Officer of the Year for the entire state in 1988. The following year he was chosen for the same honor by his police department in Dade City, near Tampa, Fla. Lee witnessed a murder and arrested the suspect in 1988, which led to his selection as state Officer of the Year. The lawman was in the county courthouse lobby when he saw a man draw a gun and shoot a woman. "The man shot his wife in the courthouse and ran for the door," Lee recalled. "I drew my gun, but there was no way in the crowded lobby I could shoot him." Lee ordered the suspect to drop his gun. The man did, but continued to flee. Lee fol­ lowed, tackled the suspect outside and arrested him. The victim died and the suspect later was sentenced to a life term in Florida prison without parole. Though he spent much of his fife in the Sunshine State, Lee is not new here. Bom in Toledo, he was raised in the Barry County area until he was 9 years old and his family moved to Horida. Lee served most of the last 10 years with the Dade City Public Safety Department, 30 miles west of Tampa, where he was both a lawman and a firefighter for the city of about 11,000 residents. He was promoted to sergeant after five years. During his term on the Dade City depart­ ment, he was the first public safety officer in Florida to graduate from the "Smoke Diver's" training program, an elite school that teaches interior fire fighting techniques. "They teach you what to do when it gets bad inside a building," he said. They call it two weeks of hell. It was the hardest thing I've ever gone through." Lee said hell miss firefighting, but he al­ ways wanted to be a police officer first. "I think Til miss it, but not a lot," he said. "Police work is my first love." Since joining the Hastings Police Depart­ ment in February, Lee lias wciked afternoons, riding with another experienced Hastings officer. So far, the job is similar to his law enforcement work in Florida. "It’s a little slower maybe, but police work is police work." he said, "you have the same goals and objectives wherever you do." The booming population in Florida, the faltering economy and the rising crime rate led Lee to decide to return to Michigan. "I wanted to get my kids away from the drugs and back to the basics," he said. "I do like the small town atmosphere." Lee moved back to Michigan in 1989 and worked for several months as a deputy with the Ionia County Sheriff Department when he was asked to come back to Dade City. Lee returned briefly, but finally decided to leave for good with his wife, Joni, and daughters, Erin, age 7, and Lindsay, age 3. "They made me an offer, but it wasn’t good enough," he said. "I really wanted to be in Michigan." � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-03-21.pdf 4b10ea402a7c9f8d4883fcd34551edd4 PDF Text Text Rotary honors area farmers Recycling asks for financial help Area spikers’ honor roll See Story, Page 3 See Story, Page 2 See Story, Page 12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings VOLUME 137, NO. 8 Banner THURSDAY. MARCH 21, 1991 PRICE 25' Shannan Edge! stars on ‘Rescue 911’ Newst TV show hails Sunfield life saver Briefs GOP Chair to speak here David Doyle, recently elected chair­ man of the Michigan Republican Party, will speak at the Barry County GOP’s annual Lincoln Day dinner Friday. The dinner will take place at 7 p.m. at the Middle Villa m Middleville. A wine and cheese reception will start at 6 p.m. Doyle recently was elected to succeed Spencer Abraham as chairman of the state Republican Party. He has managed and been associated closely with the campaigns of John Engler in 1990, George Bush and Dan Quayle in 1988, Jack Lousma in 1984 and Doug Croce in 1982. He most recently has served as ex­ ecutive director of the Michigan Republican Party. A number of other area Republican of­ fice holders are expected to be on hand, including Congressman Paul Henry, State Senator Jack Welborn, State Rep. Bob Bender and House Minority Leader Paul Hillegonds. Tickets are $20 per person for rhe din­ ner and $5 per person for the reception Reservations mav be made by calling 367-4459, 374-8873 or 795-7389. Benefit dance set for toddler Patrons of Riedy's Pizza in Charlotte Tuesday had a bevy of stars in their midst as they watched an episoda of "Rescue 911." Among them were Lakewood High School junior A benefit dance for 4-year-old Jacob West, son of Steven and Lori West of Nashville, will be held at the Nashville VFW Post from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday. Proceeds will go to help buy a “Touch Talker” for Jacob, who cannot speak because of medical problems with his trachea. He was bom with one lung and his bean located on the wrong side of his body. The Touch Talker, a portable elec­ tronic communication device, can be programmed to speak for the boy. Its in­ itial cost is nearly $5,000. The dance Saturday night will include live music of the 1950s and 1960s from the Rcinforcers. There also will be a 50-50 drawing and a blind raffle. ‘Silent Voices’ planned at HHS Hastings High School students can have their poetry short stories, essays and line drawings published in a literary magazine. "Silent Voices." An editorial committee of 20 students from all grade levels will choose, edit and proofread material submitted for the magazine, which will be published in May. Considered for publication will be prose. 1,000 words; short stories; per­ sonal narratives and essays; poetry and line drawings. Students may submit their works to any teacher before March 26. Anyone selected to have his or her work included in the magazine will receive a free issue. The magazine is funded in part by the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation. See SUNFIELD, Page 3 Students to receive abortion information under consent law by Elaine Gilbert and Jean Gallup and The Associated Press Travelogue looks at New Zealand “New Zealand, an Outdoor Advenhire" will be featured at the Hastings Kiwanis travelogue at 7 p.m. Friday at the Central School Auditorium. Grant Foster will be on hand to narrate the film. A pre-travelogue potluck will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Com­ mission on Aging, 120 N. Michigan Ave. Those planning to attend should br­ ing a dish to pass. The COA will provide table service and beverages. Suzanne Blemler will perform at the organ before the film and during intermission. Tickets may be purchased from any member of the Hastings Kiwanis Club or at the door. Shannan Edgel, on screen and in center foreground. At left are accident victims, Henry and Maxine Dumonceaux. (Banner photo) by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Shannan Edgel and fellow re-enactors re­ ceived a round of applause from patrons of Riedy’s Pizza in Charlotte Tuesday after their long anticipated appearance on the network television show, “Rescue 911." The 17-year-old Lakewood High School ju­ nior even granted requests for her autograph at the restaurant where she and her family, along with members of Charlotte Emergency Medical Services, gathered to view a re-en­ actment of the ordeal they shared June 8, 1990. Their efforts resulted in the survival of ac­ cident victim Henry Dumonceaux, 76, of Kalamazoo, who joined the Charlotte viewing party Tuesday with his wife, Maxine. She also appeared in the segment, which was filmed on location last Oct 24­ 28. "They did a good job telling the story," said Shannan after viewing the episode. "It was interesting to see which quotes they would use. It almost had me crying at the end." What she experienced and what viewers across the nation saw was the story of how an afternoon outing turned to terror as a 15pound piece of steel toppled from an oncom­ ing semi truck, crashed through the Dumonceaux windshield and struck him the chest, creating an open wound the size of a grapefruit As he lost massive amounts of blood, a motorist following behind helped stop the , Schools in Barry County and elsewhere in Michigan will be required to tell children as young as the sixth grade how to get an abor­ tion without their parents' consent under a law slated to go into effect later this month. State Department of Education officials writing the material that will be given to students say some parents might object but the department has no choice other than to comply with the law. "I think it's going to be real tough," said Bob Harris, spokesman for the department "I think there are going to be an awful lot of parents who are going to wonder what's go­ ing on." The law, scheduled to go into effect March 28, requires girls 17 and younger to have a parent's consent for an abortion. But minors can ask a probate judge to waive the parental consent if the judge finds the minor is mature enough to make her own decision or that the waiver would be in her best inter­ ests. "I love my job and I love carrying out the responsibilities of this court, but I'm not looking forward to this legislation," said Barry County Probate Judge Richard H. Shaw However, he noted, that when he became a judge, he raised his right hand and recited an oath, to carry out his responsibilities. "I will carry out the intent of the act...I'm a judge." The measure, initiated by Right to Life of Michigan, is being challenged in court by the Michigan Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union. A hearing on the ACLU’s request for an injunction to block the law from taking effect is continuing this week in Kalamazoo County Circuit Court. More testimony is set to be heard today by Judge Phillip Schaefer. "The requirement that schools notify chil­ dren in gradvS six through 12 of the law was added to the bill during House debate, said Rep. Maxine Berman, D-Southfield. Berman, who is pro-choice, said the pro­ vision was needed because teenagers other­ wise would never find out about the law un­ til it was too late. "It doesn't go into what abortion is all about," she said. "They have to let youngsters know this so that hopefully they will think about it, although I doubt any of them will think about iL Experience in other states is until they become pregnant they don't know this law exists." Right to Life accepted the amendment be­ cause it passed easily, said Barbara Listing, the group's president Some school officials might resent having to hand out information pertaining to abortion, she said. "I think, too, parents will be concerned about having their children get the informa­ tion, she said. "A lot depends on the form the schools use. I think it can be beneficial if children realize parents have to be in­ volved." The material, which cannot be part of a curriculum, is being prepared by Department of Education officials, probate judges and others, said Harris. "We've tried to make it very clear that we are following the law; we're simply imple­ menting the law," he said. The Department of Education takes no po­ sition on the issue, Harris said. Each school district will have the option of sending the material home with students, mailing it, or passing it out at an assembly, he said. Harris advises superintendents and princi­ pals of the schools to make the information public as soon as possible. "If we just sent home the notices, it would shock quite a few people," he said. "The schools are really caught in the mid­ dle of a dilemma because another law on sex-ed (sex-education) says schools can't teach abortion in family planning or repro­ ductive health." Consequently, if a student has questions about the material or looks for advice for herself, a teacher would not be able to an­ swer the student, Harris said. Mary Ohlendorf, director of information and education for the Planned parenthood League of Detroit, said the notification could clear up teenagers' misinformation about the law. Some incorrectly believe they are unable See Abortion, on page 2 Twenty fire fighters from four departments battled a house fire Friday that destroyed a home near Wilkinson Lake. Fire destroys residence near Wilkinson Lake J-Ad Graphics News Service DELTON - A fire that struck a home near Wilkinson Lake on Friday was caused by a portable electric heater used to heat a bath­ room, according to fire authorities. The fire, which broke out about 10:30 a.m., destroyed the home occupied by Gary Stevens in the 8600 block of Miller Road on the comer of Hayward Road. No one was home at the time, and no in­ juries were reported. Delton Fire Chief Merle Payne said a resi­ dent had left the electric heater on in the bath­ room. The heater ignited nearby bath towels and a wastepars basket to start the blaze. "An electric heater was placed too close to combustible material," Payne said. "They left the heater plugged in and on, and went away." Twenty firefighters from Delton, Hickory' Comers, Orangeville and Pine Lake battled the blaze for about two hours before the fire was oul Tankers from three department were summoned to the scene. No estimate of the damage was available Wednesday, but Payne said he doubted the house could be repaired. "It's pretty well all gone," ne said. "It's to­ taled" �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 21,1991 — Page 2 Hastings Township hears RiBC appeal First Communion held at St. Rose Church Twenty-nine children received First Communion at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church In Hastings Sunday. They are (front row, from left) Malt Gergen, Dustin Goodson, Leyna Hildebrandt, Kammy Keller-Jousma, Jennifer Heuss, Angle Swiatek, Sam Cary, Ben Lehman; (second row) Matt Beachnau, Shawn Hill, Ian Dudley, Amanda Hoke, Larissa Carr, Andrea Brower, Katherine Feldpausch, Steven Masse, Joseph Fish, Tim Wilson; (third row) Justin Jacobs. Adam Schantz, Kailey Lyons, Brienne HatlUax, Rachel Smith, Katie Noteboom, Sarah Chamberlain, Matt Norris, Steven VanOoy; (fourth row) Adam Shaw and Andrew Anger; and (back row) instructors Diane Klipfer and Alice Gergen. Father Leon Pohl, pastor, officiated. East Green sewer plan rejected by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Lack of interest among residents and businesses on East Green Stect has caused abandonment of (.Ians for a sewer for that area. Rutland Charter Township Supervisor Bob Edwards announced at the township’s March 6 meeting that there were not enough property owners in that area interested in the sewer project to justify pursuing it any further. ■’There was some interest (about the sewers) in the east half (of Green Street) but they were out voted by those who didn’t want it,” said Edwards. "Unless more (people) change their mind within the next few days, there is no sense putting something in that area.” A lot of people changed their mind about a sewer in that area when they saw what the ap­ proximate assessment would be, said Edwards. "They want a sewer, but not that kind of assessment." he said. Since the majority of residents and businesses along West Green Street have ex­ pressed and interest in a sewer, the township will continue to look into a system for that area. “I guess we’ll proceed on the west, and if anyone on the east (side) wants to change their vote and go with it (the sewer)... but right now. we’ll go with the west.” When the sewer project was initially pro­ posed. East and West Green Street were com­ bined as one assessment district, with 59 per­ cent of property owners in favor of the sewer. However, as the two sides became interested in different types of sytems, the district was split. ‘‘If we chose to go forward ourselves, we have the 59 percent power to do that,” said Edwards. “My thinking now is to go ahead and please the west and if the east changes its mind, we'd be happy to sit down with them (and discuss it).” The cost of the project will not increase significantly for property owners on West Green Street even tnough the east has dropped out, said Edwards. "There will be less engineering costs,” he said. in ether action last week, the board: — Received a Planning and Zoning Com­ mission recommendation that the township rezone the old Algonquin Lake School from R-l, residential district, single family, to R-2, residential district, low-medium density, to allow the building to be converted into a fourunit dwelling by Swift’s Excavating of Woodland. The board will take action on the recom­ mendation during its meeting April 3. — Township resident Walter Forsberg questioned why the appeals board, in a related action, aproved a zoning ordinance to allow Swift's Excavating to build homes 53 feet from the center line of the road when the or­ dinance calls for 80 feet. Hammond explained that there are many homes around Algonquin Lake that are closer to the road than 80 feet because they were built before the land was plotted and subse­ quent homes were built in line with them. — Pat Sharpe, president of the Algonquin Lake Association, stated that he felt the pro­ posed road for the Algonquin Lake School Development would create a traffic hazard because it comes out on the curve of Douglas Road. — Sharpe also reported to the board that the association had obtained insurance for the annual fireworks display July 4. — A resident of South Whitmore Road ask­ ed the board why his property was assessed as residential when it is zoned agricultural. Edwards said that zoning and assessments do not have to be the same. Zoning just tells what can be done in that area. — The board received a letter from the South Central Planning Council on the possibility of Chief Noonday Road (County Road A2) being turned into a state road because it has a heavy volume of commuter traffic. While the the district office of the Michigan Department of Transportation and lite county agreed thht the road should be turn­ ed over to the state the main office denied the request, stating that the road was not up to state standards. — Treasurer Dale Cappon reported that there was a higher delinquency rate for taxes this year. — The board discussed pending action on the cleanup of the Morgan property, which has been found in violation of zoning ordinances. J-Ad Graphics News Service Jane Norton, director of Recycling in Barry County, made a presentation and appeal to the Hastings Charter Township Board March 11 for $100 a month to help defray RiBC expenses. Norton and other RiBC employees hope to gain county-wide support to continue recycl­ ing by making the same appeal to all 15 of the county’s townships. "My own personal feeling is that I’d like to see this thing fly," said Township Supervisor Dick Thomas. Thomas said that board would make a deci­ sion on RiBC’s request next month. “I know other members of the board have their own feelings on this," he said. "I think our people would feel better if it were 100 percent of the townships in the county sign up. I hope that happens but we'll have to see.” In other business last week, the board: — Had an open discussion with two members of the Hastings Public Library Board about the township resently signing a one-year service contract with the Freeport District Library. The township's, $1.000 per year plus penal fines contract with Freeport entitles township residents to obtain free library cards that can be used at the Hastings Public Library or any other in the Lakeland Library Cooperative. Until January the township had a similar pact with the Hastings Library, which chose not to renew the township’s contract whe thew board declined to increase its support to one third of an existing mill, or $7,584, and of­ fered the library $1,250 plus penal fines instead. — Discussed an inquiry to purchase the site of the old township hall, made by Barry County Camp Fire at the board’s February meeting. "I checked into the zoning and I checked with the Michigan Townships Associations and found that we can enter into a buy-sell agreement, by board action," said Thomas. "Right now we’re trying to decide whether the board wants to sell or lease the property. ” The Township Association suggested that Abortion, Hastings Township may want to consider let­ ting the Camp Fire group use the property on a long-term lease, said Thomas. "Land costs more for townships than it does for private person," said Thomas. “Per­ sonally I’m not in favor of selling good pro­ perty that the township might be able to use some day. But, there are a lot of decisions yet to made about it (Camp Fire’s request)." The organization made the request because it owns the old Center School and a half acre next to the township site and would like the township’s half acre so they would have enough room to construct a new building. — Decided to install two outdoor lights, one to light the parking lot and another to il­ luminate the flag. — Announced that it would conduct its an­ nual road meeting Friday, April 12, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Township officials will tour area roads to determine which need gravel, blacktopping and other maintenance work. — Discussed making arrangements to have a drain put in along a half mile stretch of M*37 near Consumers Gravel. The drain currently serving that area is inadequent for the volume of flow, resulting in flooding, said Thomas. “We thought the state was going to do it, but they backed out." said Thomas. "I’m go­ ing to get with the (County) Drain Commis­ sion and see what we can do to gel Consumers Gravel, the township, the State Highway Department and the county to cover the costs (of installing a new drain). Thomas said he hopes arrangements can be made before summer is over. Local birth Nicole Lynn, bom Feb. 28 to Kathy Munro and John Gorodcnski, Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs., 14M ozs., 20Vi inches long. Time: 10:50 a.m. continued from front page to receive birth control services, pregnancy tests or confidential AIDS testing without a parent's consent,** she said. The law says that the material, which will be written at the sixth-grade reading level, must be presented by the first day of school each fall, but "some school districts will want it now, thinking that 'our lads need to know now,* Harris said. His advice is to "sit tight and wait till you hear from us. Well give them as much help and instruction as we can.” Besides requiring students to be told in writing about the law, the information must include the address and phone number of the probate court and how to contact the probare court for help. Judges are not being asked to decide whether a person should have an abortion, but, according to the law, to decide whether a minor is mature enough to make her own decision and well enough informed to make a decision independent of her parents or if the waiver would be in the minor's best in­ terests, Judge Shaw stressed. No fee can be charged to a minor who files a petition asking Probate Court to waive the parental consent, lie said. The law also requires the court to help the minor prepare the petition. Because of the confidentiality of the matter, the young woman also may use her initials rather than her full name, he said. old & ■ Once the petition is filed, the case is closed to the public and all records remain closed. The law also requires Probate Court tq hold a hearing on the matter within 72 hours of the time the petition is filed, Shaw said. An attorney will be appointed to represent the young woman. Court rules regarding the law haven't been finalized yet, he added. Two Hastings trustees will seek re-election Michael Anton and Mark Feldpausch will run for another four-year term on the Hastings Area Board of Education, they announced at Monday night's meeting. Anton, Felpausch and anyone else intersted in vying for the seats in the June 10 election must submit a petition and affidavit to the School Administration Office by 4 p.m. April 8. In other business the board: —Heard an educational presentation, given by teachers Mary Dawson and Pat Purgiel, about the new IBM computer equipment used in the instructional programs of Hastings Adult and Community Education and Hastings High School. —Presented Certificates of Commendation to the high school’s top 11 students of 1990-91: Tom Dawson, Geri Eye, Gabriel Griffin, Telene Harbison, Tammy Little, Car­ rie McCandlish, Brian Tobias, Kelly VanDenBurg, Nick Williams. Phoebe Williams and Chase Youngs. —Heard a report about high school ac­ tivities from Student Council Representative Rachel Haas. —Gave final approval for the proposed travel study trip to Lansing from April 9 to 13 for students participating in the Youth in Government program. —Granted approval in principle to the high school’s Health Occupations Students of America Club’s proposed travel study trip to the State Conference in Kalamazoo, April 26 to 28. —Approved the resignation of Joyce Cooklin, high school mathmatics department chairperson; Mauri Greenfield, school bus driver; an extended leave of absence for Joan Bair, school bus driver; and Angela VanDewarker; elemenatry music teacher; the transfer of Karen Curtis, high school, annex and administration office custodian; the reassignment of Steve Greenfield, school bus driver, and the return from leave of absence of Sally Fullerton, high school English teacher. —Granted continuing tenure to teachers: Kristen Bristol. Wayne Brodie. Lynn Fleischer, Dolores Garland, Teresa Heide. Carmen Hren, Marianne Kendall. Stephanie Kutch, Cathy McGill, Cheryl Meier, Mary Martha Melendy, Richard Nuata, Judy Nelson, Gloria Nitz, Merry Osscnheimer, Richard Pohja, Cynthia Robinette, Jeanne Swander. Judy Tuttle and Angela VenDenwarker. —Adopted a resolution that the polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the June 10, school election. —Approved the purchase of a one ton pick­ up truck with snow plowing equipment and a cargo van from the low-bidder Renner FordMercury, Inc. Of Hastings at $18,870 for the. truck and $11,899 for the van. —Accepted a gift of $641.50 from Larry Baum for the purchase of shirts and timers for track officials. —Adopted eighth grade history, seventh grade English and sixth grade math textbooks. which were presented to the board for consideration in February. —Heard information about the high school psychology, advanced plastics, health occupa­ tions and general metals textbooks which will be presented to the board for review and possible adoption during its regular April meeting. News Briefs Cancer Crusade to start April 2 The local unit of the American Cancer Society' is getting ready for the annual crusade in April. To help prepare, Karen McCauscy, president of the Barry County unit, was among 750 participants from across the nation who attended the 1991 National American Cancer Society Kickoff in Anaheim, Calif. The Barry County Cancer Crusade is scheduled to begin April 2, when volunteers will go door-io-door to seek donations and to provide cancer control information. This year, the campaign’s emphasis will be on how to eat to prevent cancer. McCauscy said there will be at least two more fund-raising events for the Cancer Society, including a golf outing and and a special run. The organization also has run a successful holiday home tour in December for the last two years. Senior Charity Drive underway Emily Allyn displays the Certificate of Commendation she received from the Hastings Area School Board for being a National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalist. The seventh annual Hastings High School Senior Charity Drive was kicked off last week. The goal this year is $8,000, accor­ ding to organizer Larry Chistopher, a social science teacher. Proceeds will go to Love Inc. and Habitat for Humanity. Money will be raised through a variety of activities as the freshman, sophomore, junior and senior classes compete to see who can raise the most funds in the drive. Activities planned for this year include a raffle for merchandise donated by local merchants and a three-point shootout and slam-dunk contest at 7 p.m. tonight and faculty-student basketball games at 6 V p.m. Friday. GR Symphony to perform here The Grand Rapids Symphony Or­ chestra will perform in concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at the Central School Auditorium. The orchestra, conducted by associate conductor John Varineau, will play Tchaikovsky’s Variations on a Rococo Theme. Opus 33, featuring principal cellist Nancy Steltmann as soloist. It also will perform Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4 in B-flat major. Opus 60. The symphony, under the leadership of music director Catherine Comet, was selected as the 1987 ASCAP first-prize winner in the regional orchestra category for commitment to adventuresome pro­ gramming. It also received the Gover­ nor’s Arts Award. In its 61st season, the Grand Rapids Symphony each year performs in smaller communities such as Alma, Albion, Fre­ mont, Gaylord and Cheboygan. Locations for ticket sales for the con­ cert in Hastings will be announced soon. • : ' Sewer rates up in Middleville Sewer rates in Middleville are going ; up after action last week by the Village • Council. Residential rates will go from $34.25 ; to $46.25 per month and new sewer ; hookup fees will double, from $200 to • $400, and each unit now will pay $2 for , each thousand gallons for a quarter, up from $1.25. Both increases are retroactive to Jan. J 1. Council members said they approved ; die rate hikes to offset future costs for ; the expansion of the sewage lagoons. Easter Egg Hunt planned The fourth annual Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by Hastings Chapter No. 7, Order of the Eastern Star, will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings. The hunt will be open to children in pre-school through fifth grade. The *' Easter Bunny ’ ’ also is scheduled to make an appearance. . �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 21, 1991 — Page 3 Hastings Rotary and area farmers learn about gypsy moth peril by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Gypsy moths, which have eaten 330,333 acres worth of tree leaves since they arrived in Michigan, have been found in Barry County. They're here to stay forever and in increasing numbers for the next few years. Dean Soloman, of Michigan State Univer­ sity’s Cooperative Extension, delivered the news to those who attended Hastings Rotary’s Rural-Urban Day Lunch Monday afternoon. "Gypsy moths have been a cause for con­ cern because they strip leaves and defoliate entire trees in late July," said Soloman. a district extension program leader of natural resources public policy for southwest and west central regions. "The part of the insect we’re most in­ terested with is the larvae, or catapillar stage, it’s a moth later on, but this is the part we’re really concerned about. The larva is distinctive. It has spines on it and is about two inches long with red and blue dots up and down its back, said Soloman. Gypsy moth larvae have a significant im­ pact around homes because that is where they will interact with people, said Soloman. "It’s bad enough that they eat the leaves off your trees and leave them bare; but this is what happens as well: Imagine this scenario. You come home in the evening off the farm and you get out of your car you notice the walk way to your door is a little slippery under your feet," he said. “It’s slippery under your feet because of gypsy moth larvae." Because they crawl around on the ground all day, the larvae often literally cover sidewalks and garages and when they can’t find tree leaves to eat, they will munch on geraniums or whatever else they can find, said Soloman. The larvae have other negative side effects too. "You go inside. You have supper. It’s dusk. You go out onto your back porch on a warm summer evening to sip on a glass of tea and you hear something that sounds like rain. But, it couldn't be rain because there are stars out," said Soloman. "It's not rain at all you’re hearing; it’s the sound of gyspsy moth droppings hitting the ground. It sounds like rain." Also some people are allergic to gypsy moth larvae and contact with them causes rashes and welts, said Soloman. The moths propagate rapidly and after about two years they become susceptible to a virus which causes them to rot. That should be good news for the homeowner, but it’s not, said Soloman. "When they rot it causes a rank odor," he said;-—. . t . . The life cycle ot the .gypsy moth starts each year in the spring, with an egg nest that hat­ ches in early May in this part of the state. After hatching, the larvae climb up a tree and hang by a silk thread until the wind cat­ ches them and blows them away. Gypsy egg masses also hitchhike across the country on the bottoms of RV vehicles that have been stored for the winter. Once it lands, the larvae begins to eat and keeps on eating until mid-July. Forest and eastern tent catepillars are often mistaken for the gypsy moth but are not near­ ly as destructive, Soloman said. Female gypsy moths do not fly, but the males do. To attract a mate the females secret a strong smelling hormone which males can smell with their antennae. Researchers have been able to create a syn­ thetic hormone which attracts male gypsy moths and they use it to trap them for study. There are two collection sites in each township so researchers can keep track of the gypsy moth population. Research has found that gypsy moths can be fussy eaters. They like oak, aspen, apple and birch. “Oak and aspen are their number one food source,” said Soloman. “They are their steak and potatoes, if you will. “If you have an area with both oak and aspens they will go there first,” he said. Maples, elms, hemlocks and pines will be eaten also but only if other sources of food are exhausted, Soloman said. Gypsy moths don’t like to feed on trees such as ash, popular and cedar. Soloman used a computer-generated map il­ lustrating the different types of forests in the state to show that Barry County has more oak, aspen and other trees favored by the moths, making it more likely to be infested than any other county in Southwest Michigan. The larvae’s effect on trees can be devastating, said Soloman. When the larvae defoliate the tree late in the year, the tree will often put out a small, pale set of leaves. It takes a lot of energy for the tree to do this and if it happens for two or three years in a row, the tree may die, said Soloman. The trees weakened by the attacks also become succeptable to fungus and boring in­ sects which attack and often kill them. Ten percent of the trees defoliated by the moths in suburban areas are lost each year, while up to 40 percent are lost in wooded and other areas, he said. The pests can be controlled by a variety of methods, according to Soloman. Birds such as chickadees and parasitic wasps and beetles that feed on and destroy the larvae can be turned lose. Soloman outlined a few simple precautions people can take to prevent the further spread of gypsy moths. — Look for egg masses in the spring. When egg masses are found, collect and bum them. —Check the bottom of recreational vehicles to make sure they are not transporting egg masses from one area of the state to another. —Put burlap bands around trees. Larvae will crawl under it to hide during the day. Destroy the larvae by removing the band and soaking it soapy water. Sticky bands can also be put around trees. When the larvae crawl up the trunk they will become stuck. However. Soloman cautions to check the strips often because after they become full, other larvae will crawl over the top of the others. — Have trees professionally sprayed with the pesticide BT. "BT is toxic to moths but not to humans," said Soloman. Communities can protect themselves by hir­ ing professionals to spray BT in areas with large moth populations. “It costs about $8 an acre to spray with BT,” he said. "The gypsy moth is here to stay but it will become less of a problem as natural preditors evolve,” said Soloman. The gypsy moth is not native to America. It was introduced in Massachusetts in 1869, when a misguided entrepreneur brought them into the country with hopes of using them to produce silk. Gypsy moths do not produce silk, and a few of the imported specimens escaped to survive in the wild. After his lecture. Soloman answered ques­ tions from the audience. Someone asked whether the moths presented any threat to crops. Soloman replied that damage to crops would be minimal since the moths prefer to feed on tree leaves, he said the only damage likely to be seen to crops would be on the edges of fields near woodlots. The moths generally do not like to eat pines so they are not a direct menace to Christmas tree farms. However, conifers do not regenerate like broad leaf trees and arc not likely to recover if attacked. Also, fear of spreading the larvae may place limits on trees shipped out of state. Another person asked whether the govern­ ment had done anything to control the spread of the gypsy moth. Soloman said the government had tried to eradicate the moths but gave up after their best attempts failed. Plus, government of­ ficials were concerned because they were us­ ing too many toxic materials. Ten percent of the trees defoliated by the moths in suburban areas are lost each year, while up to 40 percent are lost in wooded and other areas. Soloman s. Also some people are allergic to gypsy moth larvae and contact with them causes rashes and welt They entered the country when some misguided intrepenuer brought the larvca into Massachusetts with the idea of us­ ing them to produce silk.-Bc<fause gyspy moth larvae don’t produce silk, the venture was doomed to fail and the larva eventually escaped into the wild. Rural-Urban Day Co-Chairperson Ted McKelvey presents dairy farmer Rick Halbert with the Rotary’s annual Outstanding Contribution to Agriculture Award. Dean Soloman, from Michigan State University’s Cooperative Extension Service, Forestry Division tells Hhastings Rotarians and area farmers about the perils of the gypsy moth. Suspect is charged in two break-ins at Bay Pointe Twenty-five area farmers attend Hastings Rotary’s annual Rural-Urban Luncheon Monday at the Hastings Moose Lodge. Pictured are:(front row, from left) Paul Endsley, Wayne Pennock, Dave Selby, William Myers, Les Raber, Jack Lenz, Paul Wing, Voyt Van Sycle, Paul Wlerenga, Tom Otto, Silvio Aladjem, Bob Casey (second row) Marvin Smith, Orvin Moore, Bill Cotant, Norm Hammond, Mark Halbert, Rick Halbert, Lynn Otto (third row) Brian Thompson, Russ Yager, John Seeber, Tom Eckert and Judy Aladjem. by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer GUN LAKE - A former Bay Pointe Restaurant employee has been charged with breaking and entering and safebreaking in connection with two burglaries at the Gun Lake restaurant. Michigan State Police arrested James J. Walker, of Orangeville, on March 7 after neighbors reported a burglary at the restaurant on the south side of west Gun Lake. Authorities believe Walker is responsible for a similar burglary that took place Feb. 22, costing the restaurant several thousand dollars in missing property and damages to the building. Walker was charged with two counts of Sunfield girl cited in ‘Rescue 911’ television broadcast continued from page 1 vehicle, then went for help, ending up at the Edgel home on M-50 in Sunfield Township. There, Shannan’s father, Bernie, made the call while she headed to the scene with an arm full of towels. "As I was on my way, I realized I wasn't inst eoing down there to see what happened, but I realized I needed to perform first aid," she said. "It was my responsibility because nobody else knew what to do." Then 16, Shannan had only just aced a first aid class at school two days prior. Upon her arrival at the scene where she found Dumonceaux soaked with blood, Shannan became scared, she said, but had to proceed by cutting open Dumonceaux's shirt Lakewood High School junior Shannan Edgel watches intently as the story of how she helped save the life of an injured motorist near her Sunfield Township home is aired on nationwide TV. With her is friend, Melanie Brenner. (Banner photo) to find the exact location of the wound where pressure should be applied. While holding compressions on the injury, Dumonceaux experienced trouble breathing as fluid began to fill his lungs. "I kept telling him to hold on and to keep breathing," said Shannan, who was later as­ sisted by Eaton County Sheriffs Deputy Kevin Hearld. Nearly 15 minutes had passed when the ambulance finally approached the scene. "When I knew the ambulance was coming, I told Henry and he said 'just let me die'," said Shannan. "That just crushed me inside be­ cause he had held on for so long." Dumonceaux then became combative as paramedics, including former Hastings Ambulance employee Phil Wallace, attempted to load him into the ambulance. After surgery at St. Lawrence Hospital in Lansing to repair a broken collar bone and ribs and tom arteries, Dumonceaux spent the next two weeks in a coma. But Dumonceaux beat the odds and is again full swing into his favorite hobby of building and racing midget race cars. Hearld and Shannan later received meritori­ ous service awards from Eaton County Sheriff Art Kelsey for their actions. Shannan’s first aid instructor, Robert Veitch, was impressed with the portrayal and expressed pride in his former student. "I think Shannan did a good job," he said. "Shannan seems real quiet and shy, but when a job needs done, she'll just do it. His life was in her hands and she knew it." Despite all of the media attention for her heroism and life saving awards, Veitch said he and Shannan’s fellow students have marveled at her composure. "Here she has been on national television and in all of the newspapers and she's not let­ ting it go to her head and out of proportion," he said. "That's what the kids think is real neat about it. That's a big part of the com­ ments I've been hearing." Veitch teaches first aid and CPR as one of two optional physical education units at Lakewood and plans to show a videotape of the show to his classes. "I think it's a neat experience," he said. "One thing I like about it as a teacher is that you teach kids that 'it's going to happen' and they're like, 'yeah, sure.' But here's someone they know, someone their own age. It hap­ pened and she was successful with it. It puts a stronger foundation into the program." Since the incident, two other former first aid students have had occasion to use their new found skills successfully. Veitch said high school senior Chris McIntosh began choking on some bread dough while at lunch in the school cafeteria. Senior Darren Thompson noticed her dilemma, and swiftly performed the Heimlich maneuver. "Chris said later that she couldn't breathe," said Veitch. "She was hurting and it was nec­ essary to do it. It was a real situation." Another student, Duffy McClelland, was driving to school when he noticed a vehicle in a ditch. The occupant was bleeding from a cut to thu .ace and suffered some shock. "He treated her for shock and took care of the bleeding," Veitch said. breaking and entering and two counts of safebreaking. All four are felony offenses. The safe-breaking charges cany maximum sentences of life in prison. He waived a preliminary exam Wednesday in Hastings District Coiirt and was bound over to Circuit Court for arraignment on April 4. Walker was arrested March 7 after neigh­ bors called police to the scene at 1:30 a.m. Police found a ba.ement window broken out, searched the building at 11456 Marsh Road, and discovered Walker hiding in the restaurant attic. "He was a former employee there, so he had some knowledge of the place," said De­ tective Sgt. Ron Neil from the Wayland State Police Post. Troopers found food, liquor and stereo equipment stashed in a crawl space, ready to be removed from the building. "It was very similar to the first time, and we believe he was responsible for the Feb. 22 break-in," Neil said. In that burglary, the suspect entered through a window leading to a crawl space to the cellar. The burglar stole several thousand dollars worth of stereo equipment, liquor, beer and wine, and food including steaks and prime rib. The suspect also broke into the restau­ rant safe and took $1,000 in cash. "While they were there, they did a lot of damage by spraying a fire extinguisher in the kitchen," Neil said. Police believe more than one person was involved in the Feb. 22 burglary. Walker, however, has denied anyone else was in­ volved, according to police. Walker remains in the Barry County Jail in lieu of $10,000 bond. ITS NEVER TOO LATE TO QUIT. OR TOO EARLY. Need help to quit smoking? Call your local American Lung Association. AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 21, 1991 liewpoiiiW Realitiesforce city to hire from outside In a reflection of the times, the City of Hastings has been moving reluctantly toward contracting services from the outside. The city in less than two years has seen its assessor and building inspector leave to take jobs elsewhere. These two officials have been replaced by profession^ firms, one operating out of Battle Creek and the other out of Dorr. The moves haven't been setting well with some people, who argue that the personal aspect of these services is being lost in the process. And some contend that not having an assessor or building inspector in­ house makes those services less accessible. These are valid points, but another reality is that it is becoming increasingly difficult for community the size of Hastings to have an in­ house assessor or building inspector and have them stay for any length of time. The pay isn't all that terrific for these jobs, which are not the most pleasant ways to earn a living. Dealing with an often hostile public is a part of the job. The city cannot be interested in making investments in individuals who are likely to use Hastings as a stepping stone, therebycreating a situation in which it too often is between building inspectors and assessors. During that interim period, either the job isn't getting done or it has to be contracted out to these same outside firms. The current solution of contracting with these firms is not ideal, but it reflects a growing need of small communities to have at least a consistent and stable service. Lack of consistency in assessing over many years was a big reason for the city's reappraisal earlier this year, which led to huge jumps in some people's property assessments. Hiring an outside firm to assess and reappraise was not the real source of the problem. To be sure, having Consolidated Governmental Services and Professional Code Inspectors means a less personal public service, but it may be the only realistic way the city can go right now. And the city is making every effort to make representatives of these firms be accessible to local citizens. For example, one of the stipulations in the new contract with Professional Code Inspectors is that a person physically be present at City Hall or at least be on call weekdays. It certainly would be better to have a city assessor and city building inspector in-house, but economic and practical realities seem to dictate something else. The city cannot afford a revolving door of qualified employees coming in for a year or so and then leaving. This puts the city in a shopping posture far too often. Hiring outside firms isn't being done here alone. Many townships and other small communities are doing the same things, for the same reasons. The key is for local officials to monitor the situation as best they can, and make sure that the assessing and building inspection jobs are being carried out as fairly as possible. That's about the best we can hope for from any public servant. Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: •Make your letter brief and to the point. •Letters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must include their signature, address and phone number. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 {Hasting, Banner) Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President Stephen Jacobs Treasurer Maple Valley grad saved lives in desert To whom it may concern: My name is ILt. John P. Moore. I am the first platoon leader of Co/C, 20th Engineer Battalion. I am writing to you because of a heroric deed of a member of your community, who is presently stationed in Saudi Arabia with myself. His name is SFC. Russell A. Copen, a 1976 graduate of Maple Valley High School. On the morning of Feb. 20, Sergeant Copen was leading a convoy traveling west on top line road 20 miles east of Rafha, six miles south of the Iraqi border. The roads were wet from the rain the night before and very slick. Sgt. Copen came upon an over turned five-ton truck that had left the road and was laying on its side. Copen stopped the convoy to see what had happened. When he went to the truck he started shouting “I need help over here.” The accident had just happened. There were five soldiers badly hurt inside the vehicle. One of the soldiers was hurt really bad. He was missing his right arm and had a open chest wound. He was not breathing. Two other soldiers also were not breathing and had head wounds and other very serious injuries. The two other soldiers had only minor in­ juries, but were unable to move or help their comrades. Sgt. Copen was the only member of the convoy who was a combat life saver. What he did in 15 minutes meant life or death of the soldiers who were involved in the accident. After all the soldiers were pulled from the truck, Copen performed CPR on all of the soldiers who were not breathing and had no signs of life. He alone restored the breathing of the three very seriously injured soldiers. As soon as one soldier was breathing, he then went to another. He started IV’s and treated injuries. While doing this he ordered his driver to call a Medivac chopper, and told him to tell them to bring a doctor. Copen showed no panic at all. He knew what to do, and he did it. After treating all the soldiers, he kept running back and forth to all the injured to make sure they were doing all right and to assure them medical help was on the way. Then one of his soldiers cried out, “He’s not breathing.” Copen ran to the injured soldier and started CPR. The soldier’s airway was clogged and there was no way to open it By then, the chopper had arrived. Copen yelled out that he needed medical help. The doctor ran over and Copen explained what was wrong with the soldier. The doctor then said, “we must cut an airway. I’m going to need your help." Copen yelled to soldiers to get the rest of the injured soldiers on board the chopper, then told the doctor he was ready. While Copen performed CPR, the doctor Public Opinion^ cut an airway. About two minutes later, the soldier was breathing. After the soldier was doing fine, he was then loaded on the helicopter and transported to a field hospital. Copen then stayed at the accident site to in­ form the military police and CID what had happened. Later that day, CoCz Flowers, the Brigade commander, came to our unit and decorated SFC. Copen for his valor and heroism. He also summed up Sgt. Copen's heroics this way: “It is because of men like Sgt. Copen that America will win this war. Men that go above and beyond the call of duty, to do what is right.” It is because of Copen that two of those men later returned to their unit. Two more are recovering from their injuries in a hospital somewhere in Germany, to be returned to the United States and their families. The other soldier died two days later from his injuries. If it wasn’t for Sgt. Copen’s actions on that day, three U.S. soldiers would have died. I am proud to have SFC. Copen as my pla­ toon sergeant. He is a great credit to his fami­ ly and community, his unit, and the United States Army. Sincerely, John P. Moore ILt. United States Army Engineer BST indeed has adverse effects Dear editor: I would like to congratulate Michael Wildfeucr and Bob Wagner for their insight into the use of Bovine Somatatropin (BST). Despite claims of BST safety, records ob­ tained from one company indicated treated cows were experiencing a number of adverse effects. Various enlarged internal organs, in­ creased mastitis problems and increased veterinary bills were results experienced by treated cows. The National Farmers Union thought the claims of animal and human safety were prematue. The law states that products cannot be promoted in this manner until the product is approved by the Food and Drug Ad­ ministration. Farmers Union members from various states collected material indicating that Monsanto was indeed promoting the safe­ ty of BST. As a result, the F.D.A. has admonished Monsanto to cease promoting BST until it is approved for use. A national institute of health panel recently proclaimed BST treated milk was completely safe for human consumption. Almost in the same breath they stated that it needed more study of the possible effects on the digestive tracts of young children. I’m sure that every dairy farmer knows in his heart that the chemicd companies’ only purpose is to help dairy farmers produce milk more efficiently. Unfortunately, milk has already dropped by $4.73 per hundred in just a few months due to overproduction. Dairy farmers are clamoring for supply management to help them control milk supplies. It is also unfortunate that Monsanto’s desire to help farmers produce more milk is tempered by their introduction of Simplesse, a man-made substitute for dairy products. Sincerely, Carl Mcllvain, President Michigan Farmers Union Hastings NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE What says spring has sprung? A glance at the calendar tells us that the first official day of spring was Wednesoay, but many believe the season hasn’t arrived yet. What do you see as the first sign of spring? John Jacobs Vice President Frederic Jacobs Secretary Newsroom David T. Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Todd Tubergen (Sports Editor) Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Sue Hinckley Sandra Ponsetto Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m. ■ 5:30p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. - noon. Larry Seymour (Sa'es Manager) Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Phyllis Bowers Subscription Rates: S13 per year in Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Second Ciass Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) Ann Kuhlman, Hasting: Penny Ward, Nashville: Peter Hull, Hastings: Robert McDonald, Delton: Liz Kensington, Hastings: Barb Thornburgh, Hastings: “The air smells different to me. It’s not stale, it’s fresh.” “Hearing birds chirping in the morning.” “Exhibition baseball and the Tigers.” “The golf course opens.” “Robins. The birds come back. And the air smells better.” “The robins coming back.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 21, 1991 — Page 5 To a newborn looking at the world through new eyes Love has come into my life again. Some say it takes about seven years of marriage before a young man's eye begins to wander, but it took just half that for me to fall for another woman the moment I held her in my arms. Jessica was born March 6, kicking and screaming, into a big, new perplexing world. Like every new parent, Cindy and I are see­ ing the world anew through her eyes, wjth all its promises and pratfalls. Yet I wonder what it is like for her to really see the world for the first time, free of the prejudices, assump­ tions and false beliefs we pick up and carry through life like so much excess baggage. Jessica soon will discover the world is a great and wonderful place full of warm, tende. and loving people. She also will leain not all is well on our little blue-green planet. Some observations on what she will discover: Welcome tc life, Jessies, and s world full of great beauty and enormous diversity. A world of icy arctic tundras and steamy tropi­ cal jungles, full of creatures great and small. Populating the world are billions of people who are uniquely different in appearance and in thought, but are remarkably similar in their desire for comfort and security, peace and justice, love and acceptance. It is precisely those similarities and differ­ ences that are responsible for all that is good, as well as all that is bad, in the world. This is a remarkably rich period in history in which scientific and technological ad­ vances have made it possible to feed a stag­ gering population of 4.5 billion people though a mere 3 percent of the earth's surface is capable of growing crops. Unfortunately, life offers no guarantees of equal access to even the basic necessities. Millions of peo­ ple, therefore, die each year of starvation, malnutrition, inadequate medical care and poor sanitation. The average person is remarkably kindhearted and generous in time of need. Fanners in one portion of the country have been known to gather and ship grain across the country to help other farmers stricken by drought. Thanks to advances in media tech­ nology, millions of people are able tp turn their thoughts and prayers northward to the struggles to free a pair of whales trapped in the arctic ice or southward to the plight of a little girl fallen into a well in Texas. Still, Reporter’s Notes Jeff Kaczmarczyk many of these same people are all but obliv­ ious to tne poor, destitute and homeless peo­ ple living in their own communities. Locally, in the past 50 years, we have made enormous strides to wipe out poverty that formerly brought misery to most of our senior citizens- Federal expenditures since 1978 for the elderly have risen 58 percent, helping the senior class to become the wealthiest segment of society. But govern­ ment programs since 1978 for children have derclass of young, working parents strug­ gling to feed and clothe their children. Improved nutrition and advances in medical technology and drugs in the past 50 years have added 20 years to the average person's life expectancy. But the same technology now prolongs the life of people, near death, able to live only because they are connected to machines. Some would just as soon die, but we haven't figured out who to save, who to let go, and under what circumstances to do either. A growing "pro-life" movement in this country has spent millions of dollars and waged enormous campaigns to protect the life of the unborn, though many of them also support execution for criminals convicted of serious crimes. Meanwhile, few dollars from the private or public sectors are spent on child care for those born into abject poverty thus ensuring the development of another generation of criminals to swell our jails and prisons. When an enormous oil slick rolls up on the Alaskan coast, decimating the ecosystem and killing wildlife by the thousands, people cried out against technology and pollution. But they continue to drive big gas guzzling cars that spew millions of tons of carbon d-oxide into the atmosphere each year and are the single biggest cause of air pollution in the country. Our higher education system is the envy of FTNAN’CIAL /umu>>n/(>>...Mark D. Christensen of Edwaro D. Jones & Co. Stock prices move with earnings There are four major forces behind stock­ market movement — psychology, interest rales, earnings and dividends. Of the four, psychology is dominant when it comes to short-term market performance. In­ vestor attitudes rise and fall with optimism or pessimism. To let market psychology dictate your long-term investment decisions, though, could prove costly. Fluctuating interest rates also cause market swings. As interest rates move up, the yields available on high-grade bonds become attrac­ tive enough to lure money from the stock market. After all, if you can lock in 10 per­ cent or more of secure income and have your principal returned at maturity, why risk in­ vesting in the stock market, which has averag­ ed a total return of 10.3 percent over the past 30 years? In the final analysis, however, long-term stock prices are determined by earnings and dividends. These are the most important criteria to use when making the decision to in­ vest in common stocks. They are also a solid reason to always keep part of your money in stocks. The importance of stock earnings and dividends was illustrated in a recent study that covered a period of 35 years beginning in 1955 — when business conditions were similar to those of 1989. Graphically, the study showed a remarkable parallel between earnings, dividends and stock prices. In fact, stock prices advanced just about as much as earnings and dividends. What does this mean for average investors? It means there’s a reasonably simple and disciplined way to select stocks, monitor them while you own them, and finally decide when to sell them. There are several research publications, such as Moody's. Standard & Poor's and Value Line, that closely monitor stocks' financial progress. They accurately record historical data, report current data and reasonably forecast future performance. As circumstances change, these publications are quick to re-evaluate their projections, good or bad. Your local broker's office should have at least one of these publications on hand. Mak­ ing it a habit to consult them for earnings and dividend information on the stocks you own or plan to own is a good idea for serious investors. Investing is not a game that depends on the roll of the dice. As with any business venture, the risks are easily identified when you know how to ask questions and where to find answers. With common stocks, dividends and warnings are a good place to start. Company Close 34’/. AT&T Ameritech 67’/. Anheuser-Busch 507. Chrysler 147. Clark Equipment 307. 30 CMS Energy Coca Cola 537. 507. Dow Chemical Exxon 567. family Dollar 17 337. Ford 387. General Motors 11 Great Lakes Bancorp Hastings Mfg. 51 IBM 1157. 517. JCPenney Johnson & Johnson 907. Kmart 387. Kellogg Company 887. McDonald's 347. Sears 327. Southeast Mich. Gas 15 Spartan Motors 57. Upjohn 437. Gold $363.25 Silver $4.06 Dow Jones 2867.82 Volume 178,000,000 Farm Business Mobile Home Personal Belongings Rental Property Motorcycle ,„ce 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE Historical marker in bad shape To the editor: I was reading in your March 7 edition of the Hastings Banner, in Esther Walton’s column, “From Time to Time, that in 1966 she and other members of the Barry County Historical Society were concerned that there was no historical marker in Yankee Springs, marking the location of the Yankee Bill Lewis’ Tavern. This is an important site from our county’s early history. I remember my mother speak­ ing about it, when I was a little girl. After a lot of discussion, Mrs. Walton and the society members purchased and placed a marker at the site. On a recent drive in Yankee Springs. I visited this historic site and was I shocked! According to the Banner, the historical marker stands on a hill, overlooking the original site. When I saw the marker, it was all bent, twisted, and half fallen down the hill. I don’t know if the Barry County Historical Society .p^.some other, organization is in charge of overseeing this1,marker, 'or dur other county historical markers, but I think something should be donp to correct it. It ashamed to see this, after this marker was placed at the site years ago, and after so much money was spent to place it there. I expect they don’t come cheap in price. Hopefully, on my next drive through Yankee Springs, this marker will be repaired, or replaced when I view it again with a new one. Mrs. Eda Larkin Hastings The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. For your... • • • • • • Letters - STOCKS - INSURANCE COVERAGE Individual Health Group Health Retirement • Life • Home • Auto the world, so much so that foreigners flock to U.S. colleges and universities to collect a large share of the Ph.D s awarded each year. But we remain the only advanced nation that 'Joes not pay its best and brightest to go to school. Faced with rising government costs and shrinking financin’ aid, the leaders of the next generation work several jobs, borrow heavily and even sell their blood plasma to pay for their education. Though we are a nation of nations and a melting pct of the world's cultures, we rally from sea to sea to support our armed soldiers and sailors, be they black or white, male or female, Christian or Jew. We mourn the deaths of 100 or so who will not return. But few tears are shed for the estimated 80,000 to a> 945-3412 Change + 7. -17. + 7. —V. -7. -17. —27. —7. Ever ta Somebody tally tad! 'toll + 3’/. -11’/. -27. + 3’/. + 3'1, FRIENDS DON’T LET FRIENDS DRIVE DRUNK. 100,000 of Iraqi soldiers and civilians killed in thousands of bombing raids led by our forces. In a world of rising economic might in Western Europe, Japan and Asia and of new business opportunities in a crumbing com­ munist world hungry for U.S. investment, we spend billions on "smart" weapons to lib­ erate countries like Grenada, Panama and Kuwait Meanwhile, we ignore the struggles for freedom in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, much as we ignored Hungary in 1956 and Czechoslovakia in 1968. Hundreds of thousands of people have died in Ethiopia's civil war, now in its 16th year, but the United States does not intervene. In our nation of soaring deficits, rising unemployment, savings an< loan bailouts and ethics scandals, our government becomes wholly self-absorbed in discussing the merits Legal Notices Stat* of MIcNgan In the Circuit Court for the County of Barry ORDER FOR PUBLICATION File No. 90-428-CH Hon. Richard M. Shuster EUGENE BAKER and LENORA E. BAKER. Plaintiffs, CASTLETON TOWNSHIP, ROBERT A. BOWMAN. ROBERT W. SHAFFER, ROBERT RUSSELL, CON­ SUMERS POWER COMPANY. FRANCIS A. ARENS. JANET R. ARENS. BARBARA ARRINGTON. JOHN ARRIANGTON. BEULAH BACHINSKI. HENRY BACHINSKI. GORDON CLARK. MARYLYN CLARK, CAROL J COLLEY. PRUDDIE M. COLLEY. SAMUEL P. COLLEY. ALICE A. FLETCHER. JAMES E. FRAZIER. AAARY BETH FRAZIER, CARL C. FRONCZAK. DOROTHY A. FRONCZAK. FRANCES L. HALBERT. JOHN D. HALBERT, WILLIAM R. HECKER. ELEENA J. HECKER. MARJORIE M. HILL. DONALD P. JOSEPH. JEANETTE H. JOSEPH, JOHN M. JOSEPH, SR.. ROLAND R. KEMMERER. JR. CARLENE KULAKOWSKI. a/k/a/ Carlene Kaiciolka. STANLEY KULAKOWSKI, a/k/a/ Stanley Kasciolka, DOROTHY J. MORGAN. CHARLES MATER. VER­ NON S. MORGAN, CATHERINE M. MORGAN. KEN­ NETH P. MCCOY. ELIZABETH OSMAN. MAX OSAAAN. CLEO RIPLEY. WILFORD RIPLEY. BERTHA SCHRAUBEN, HERMAN SCHRAUBEN. SR.. CHARLES SEEGER. ONIE SEEGER. NORRIS R. STARK. SHIRLEY A. STARK. AMELIA E. SWEMLINE. DONALD SWEMLINE, MARTHA D. SWIFT. ALDEN P. VIN­ CENT. ARLENE C. VINCENT. DONALD I. WAKELIN, VIRGINIA L. WAKELIN. LEE WRIGHT (aka LEONA WRIGHT). PAUL GNEITING. PATRICIA GNEITING. Defendants. y SIEGEL HUDSON. GEE 8 FISHER Jeffrey L. Youngsma (P-40393) Attorney for Plaintiffs 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 At a session of said Court, held in the Circuit Courtroom in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan this 1st day of March 1991. PRESENT: HON. RICHARD M. SHUSTER Circuit Judge. On the 18th day of September, 1990. an action was filed by Eugene Baker and Lenora E. Baker to vacate an alley in the plat known as Pleasant Shores, along Thornapple Lake. Barry County. Michigan. Upon consideration of the Motion and Affidavit of Plaintiffs attesting to the fact that some Defen­ dants in this action cannot be personally served with a Summons and a copy of the Complaint herein because their present whereabouts are unknown, and they hove no last known addresses, and that publication of notice of this action in a newspaper of general circulation is most likely to give notice to those Defendants and it appearing to this Court that Plaintiffs, after diligent inquiry, have been unable to ascertain the Defendants’ residences either within or without the State of Michigan, and it further appearing that personal service of Summons and Complaint in this action cannot be mode on some Defendants for the above stated reasons, and that publication is the best means available to apprise Defendants of the pendency of this action; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendants. Mar­ jorie M. Hill. Donald L. Wakelin and Virginia L. Wakelin, Max and Elizabeth Osman and all other unknown owners and claimants, shall on or before the 22nd day of March. 1991, serve their answers on Jeffrey L. Youngsma, attorney for Plaintiffs whose address is 607 N. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058, or take such other action as may be permitted by law. Failure to comply with this Order may result in a judgment by default against the Defendants for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed in this Court. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order be published once each week for three con­ secutive weeks in the Hastings Banner, a newspaper in general circulation hereby designated as most likely to give notice to the Defendants. Publication shall occur within the County of Barry, State of Michigan. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the first publication of this Order be made within fourteen (14) days from the date of entry of this Order; and that mail­ ing a copy of this Order be dispensed with because Plaintiffs cannot, with reasonable diligence, ascer­ tain a place where the Defendants probably receive matter transmitted by mail. Richard M. Shuster. Circuit Judge DRAFTED BY: Jeffrey L. Youngsma SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE 8 FISHER 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (3/21) (616)945-3495 VALUABLE COUPON -$1.15 + $.03 -55.00 • HOPE TOWNSHIP • ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE is hereby given that the ANNUAL VOWNSHIP MEETING will be held SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 1991, 10:00 A.M. at the HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL located on M-43. In addition to regular business, the annual financial report and proposed budget for the 1991-92 fiscal year will be submitted for consideration and public hearing. The proposed budget is available for public inspection at the Township Hall during regular business hours. Immediately following the Annual Meeting a Special Township Board Meeting will be held to consider adoption of the 1991-92 fiscal year budget. Shirley R. Case Hope Township Clerk 948-2464 of a constitutional amendment to ban flag burning. There is more that is beautiful and good in the world than one mind can possibly con­ tain. And there is more that is ugly and evil than one soul can bear. Still, it remains our lot in life to bring what joy and comfort we can, and to eliminate as much pain and suf­ fering as we are able. I hope, Jessica, we can bring more happi­ ness and reduce misery in the world before we send you out into it in 20 years or so. If not, I hope we prepare you to do a better job than your parents, grandparents and great-grandpar­ ents have done. You and other children like you are our fu­ ture and the embodiment of our hones and dreams for a better world and a happier life someday, Good luck. OO OFF ANY DINNER — With This Coupon — STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE 56-1 DISTRICT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER TO ANSWER File No. 91SP-0005 FIRST NATIONAL ACCEPTANCE COMPANY. Plaintiff. DAN R. CHANDANAIS and JACKLYN CHANDANAIS. Defendants. Bruce W. Gee (P23696) Attorney for Plaintiff 607 N. Broodway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 At a session of said Court, held in the District Courtroom in the City of Hastings. Barry County. . Michigan, this 4th day of March. 1991. PRESENT: Honorable Gary R. Holman. District Judge This matter having come before the Court pur­ suant to the Motion of Plaintiff, and the Court be­ ing otherwise duly informed in the premises, now. therefore. IT IS ORDERED that Dan R. Chandanais and Jocklyn Chandanais. Defendants in the above en­ titled cause, in which Plaintiff seeks to forfeit Defendant's land contract for the property legally described as follows: A parcel of land in the West 1 /2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36. Town 4 North. Range 9 West, described as commencing at the South 1/8 post of the Southeast 1/4. thence North 2 Rods, thence West 2 Rods for a place of beginning, thence North 10 Rods, thence West 8 Rods, thence South 10 Rods, thence East 8 Rods to the place of beginning. Irving Township. Barry County, Michigan. shall file an Answer or take other action permit­ ted by law or Court Rule on or before the 5th day of April, 1991, by filing an answer or other ap­ propriate pleadings with the 56-1 District Court Clerk, 220 W. Court Street, Hastings, Michigan. 49058. and that should Defendants fail to take such action, a Default Judgment will be entered against them for the relief demanded In the Ccmplaint fil­ ed in this case. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that a copy of thU Order shall be published once each week in the Hastings Banner for three consecutive weeks and a proof of publication shall be filed in this Court. Gary R. Holman. District Judge Drafted by: Bruce W. Gee SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE & FISHER 607 North Broadway (3/M) Hastings, Ml 49058 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STH JUDICIAL COURT COUNTY OF BARRY File No. 90-151-GC HON. RICHARD SHUSTER C'RCUIT JUDGE EDWART MARKWART and JEANETTE MARKWART, husband and wife, and AAAANDA MARKWART Plaintiffs, DONALD CORNELIUS and LINDA CORNELIUS, hujband and wife, and MYRTLE BROADHURST jointly and severely, ' Defendants. JAMES B. PAHL (P-33716) Attorney for Plaintiff 264 Grand Ledge Highway Sunfield. Michigan 48890 Telephone: (517) 566-8037 NOTICE OF LAND CONTRACT FORECLOSURE SALE DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a Judgment of Foreclosure of a certain land con­ tract mode on June 24, 1983, wherein DONALD CORNELIUS and LINDA CORNELIUS, husband and wife, and MYRTLE BROADHURST are the vendees and EDWARD MARKWART and JEANETTE MARKWART, husband and wife, and AMANDA MARKWART are the vendors; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on Friday. April 26. 1991 at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the front entrance to the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place established by said Judgment for holding the foreclosure sale, there will bo offered for sale and soid to the highest bidder at public auction, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on said Judgment of Foreclosure, together with allowable costs of the sale, the lands and premises in said Judgment of Foreclosure mentioned and described os follows; All that part of Section 16, T4N, R7W. Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan. Commencing 26 rods I /4 feet West from the Southeast corner of said Section 16; thence East 3'/» rods; thence North 12 rods; thence West 3'/> mds; thence South 12 rods to the point of beginning. Dated: February 20, 1991 James B. Pahl (P33716) Attorney for Plaintiffs 173 Main Street Post Office Box 115 Sunfield. Michigan 48890 Telephone: (517) 566-8037 (4/4) Your Choice of ... Chicken, Fish, clams, smelt or Shrimp Dinners include, choice of salad, potato, and a dinner roll. OFFER EXPIRES MARCH 30. 1991 Kloosterman s Coop Mon.-Sa!. 7 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun. 7 a.m.-2 p.m. 333 W. State St.. Hastings Phone ... 945-2404 Send..The BANNER to a friend! It makes the IDEAL GIFT SUGGESTION �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 21, 1991 Helen Rose Furlong NASHVILLE - Helen Rase Furlong, 83 of Nashville passed away Sunday, March 17, 1991 a' Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Furlong was bom November 16, 1907 in Goodrich, Kansas, the daughter of Belden and Mary Lou (Good) Hoyt. Her family moved to this area when she was a child. She graduated from Richland High School in 1926. She graduated from Borgess Hospital Nursing School in 1929 and then attended St. Elizabeth Hospital in Chicago to study Anethesiology. She was married to Cleo Burkhart in 1933 in Indiana. He preceded her in death in 1951. She married Clarence Furlong in 1957 in Nashville. He preceded her in death in 1958. She was a nurse at Mercy Hospital in Monroe from 1929 to 1953 and at Pennock Hospital from 1953 until her retirement She like to travel with her son and his family, work in her flower garden, knit and sew for her grandchildren. Mrs. Furlong is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Fred and Judy Burkhart of Pinconning; two step sons, Earl Furlong of Nashville and Bud Furlong; three grandsons and their wives, John and Shari Burkhart of Columbus, Ohio, Scott and Renee Burkhart of Auburn, Robert and Anne of Burke, Virginia; great grandchildren, Lara, Bryan and Brett; a twin sister, Ruth Kennedy of Nashville. She was also preceded, in death by three brothers, John Hoyt Loyal Hoyt and Theodore Hoyt Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 20 at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville with Reverend Ron Brooks officiating. Burial was at the Maple Grove Cemetery, Edgerton, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thornapple Manor. Margaret H. Pennock HASTINGS - Margaret H. Pennock, 77, of 5403 West Hickory Road, Hickory Comers passed away Monday, xMarch 18, 1991 at Community Hospital in Battle Creek where she has been a patient the past week. Mrs. Pennock was bom August 9, 1913 in Delton, the daughter of John and Irene (Under­ hill) Harrington. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1931. She was married to Howard Pennock Octob­ er 30,1933. She has lived in the area her entire lifetime. She and her husband operated as Sextons for the East Hickory Comers Cemet­ ery from 1951 to 1986. Mrs. Pennock is survived by her husband, Howard; three daughters, Mrs. Donald (Joyce) Rapson of Hickory Corners, Mrs. Janet McKay of Kalamazoo, Mrs. David (Jean) Richard of Nashua, New Hampshire; one son, Jerry Pennock of Delton; nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren; one brother Marvin Harrington of Delton; a niece and a nephew. Cremation has taken place. Private graveside services will be held at East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association, envelopes avail­ able at the funeral home. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Q Eyla Gallup J HASTINGS - Eyla Gallup, 84, formerly of 223 South Broadway passed away Wednesday, March 20, 1991 at Tendercare. Arrangements are pending at Wren Funeral Home. ATTEND SERVICES Hastings Area GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St., Michael Anton, Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday, March 24 - 8:00 Holy Communion; 9: 15 Church School (all ages); 10: 30 Holy Communion, Celebrating First Communion. Thursday, March 21 -12:00 Lenten Lunch/Devotions; 6:00 & 7:30 Bldg. Exp. Comm.; 7:30 Ad. Choir, 8:00 AA. Friday. March 22 - 6:00 Wedding Reh. Saturday. March 23 - 9:30 Conf. 5; 4:00 Wedding; 8:00 NA. Monday. March 25 - 6:00 Positive Parenting; 7:00 Stewardship Bd. Tuesday. March 26 - 9:30 Wordwatchcra, 11: 15 C.S. Lewis; 3:00. Choir School; 7:00 Elders; 7;3O Practice. Wednesday, March 27 - 2:00-5:00 Organ Study; 7:00 Adult Members. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar. 2415 McCann Rd.. Irving. Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ day Mass 11:00a.m. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD, 502 E. Bond, Hastings. Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. 948-2529. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser­ vice — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings. Mchigan, G. Kent Keller, Pastor. Eileen Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday, March 24 9:30 and 11:00 Morning Worship Services. Nursrry provided. Broad­ cast of this service over WBCHAM and FM; 9:50 Church School Classes for all ages; 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Sharpe Memorial Hail; 5:30 Junior High Youth Fund Raiser, Spaghetti Supper. Tuesday. March 26 - 6:30 Kids of the Kirk — Sing Along. Wednesday. March 27 - 7:30 Chancel Choir rehearsal. Thursday. March 28 - 7:30 Maundy Thursday Communion Service with die Ancient Order of Tencbrae. Fri­ day. March 29 - 12:30-2:30 Com­ munity Good Friday Service here and broadcast over WBCH. Message will be on "Inc Seven Last Words." HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church Streets, Philip L. Brown, Pastor. Church phone 616/945-9574. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m (nursery attendant). Middle High Youth, 5 p.m. and Senior High Youth 6 p.m. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH AM-FM at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. March 24 - Palm/Passion Sunday. Monday. March 25 Deborah UMW Circle Donna Johnson hostes 7:30 p.m. Wednes­ day, March 27 - Leah. Rachel. Priscilla UMW Circles. 9:30 a.m.; Ruth UMW Circle, 1:00 p.m. Thursday. March 28 - Maundy Thursday Scdar Meal and Commu­ nion 6:30 p.m. — call 945-9574 for reservations. Monday's Children’s Choir Rehearsal 3 p.m. Tuesday. Wednesday, and Thursday Nar­ cotics Anonynous 12:00 noon. Wednesday Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursday Bell Choir rehearsal 6:30 p.m., and Chancel Choir rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Saturday Co-Dcpendents Anonymous 9 a.m. Good Friday, March 29 - Community Service 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, (The Bible Church) Bring Your Bible. 600 Powell Road, 1 mile East of Hastings. Our Motto: "The Bible, the whole Bi­ ble. and nothing but the Bible". Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Morning Worship. 10:30 a.m. March 24 Message — By Pastor Sarver, "Triumphal Entry" Who is this? Jesus is God and good, therefore we believe Him. Thurs­ day - 7:30 p.m. prayer time, SMM fur girls 8-11 and Youth Meeting, ages 12-20. Pastor Emeritus. Rus Sarver. Phone 945-9224. Every WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST Sunday is Friendship Day. CHURCH, 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. MI 49058. Pastor Robert ST. ROSE CATHOLIC Kersten. Phone (Woodland) CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. Saturday 945-5974. Worship Services — Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses Sunday. 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; 7:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confes­ Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. 4-H sions Saturday 3:30-4:30 n m meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study, Wednesdays, 5:15 p.m at Delores Gaspers. 801 Barber Rd., Hastings. The Church Page Is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Compiata Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS a LOAN ASSOCIATION Hatting* and taka Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. CHURCH OF THE N'AZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. James Leitzman Pastor. Sun­ day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday:«7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. VIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. James R. Barrett. Asst. Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00. Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs. 7:00 p.m., Teens in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Pryer meeting; 8H5 p.m.. Adult Choir pracux. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-19. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Cotant. choir director. Sunday morning 9:30 a.m.. Fellowship Time; 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.. Morn­ ing Worship; 5:00 p.m.. Youth Fellowship, 6:00 p.m., Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road, Hastings, Michigan, James A. Campbell, Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7: 00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits. Middleville Area MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH. 314 E. Main St.. Mid­ dleville. Ml. Phone 765-3073. Traditional Latin Mass 4;30 p.m. every Sunday. Confession and Rosary 4:15 p.m. Delton Area OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6547 Lacey Rd.. Lacey. Mass: Sunday 8: 30 a.m. ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC (CHURCH, 11252 Fiona Rd.. Delton. Masses: Saturday. 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. CHURCH OF GOD, 7th DAY, Banfield. Michigan. Services 10 a.m. each Saturdav. Call 671-4100 or Box 42. Bcdfonl, Mich. 49020 CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branhun. Phone 623-2285. Sunday 'kliool at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. Insurance for your Life. Homa. Bunner. and Cor WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFABINCORPORATED of Hatting* NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.O.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway Hailing* BOSLEY PHARMACY Pre'cription*" - I IB S. Jolt arson ■ 9*5-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hailing*. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. -- Hatting, Michigan Nashviiie Area ST. CYRIL S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Paster. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Sunday Ma«« 9:15 a.m. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPFL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev Mary Horn officiating. Banfield United Methodist Church Sunday School................ 9:00 a m. Church.............................9:30 a.m. Country Chapel United Methodist Sunday School.............. 9:30 a.m. Church........................... 10:30 a.m. Q___ Lusena E. Henney______ CARLTON CENTER - Lusena E. Henney, 98 of Carlton Center passed away Wednesday, March 20, 1991 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Henney was born on October 8, 1892, the daughter of Hamilton and Inez (Cooley) Nichols. She was raised in Carlton Township and attended Altoft Rural School, graduating from Hastings High School. She attended Barry County Normal, Western Michigan University and Ferris State College. She was married to Fred A. Henney on September 1, 1917. He preceded her in death November 17, 1953. They farmed all their married life on the family farm one quarter mile north of Carlton Center. She taught in Barry County Rural Schools for six years. Mrs. Henney was also preceded in death by one brother, xMartimer Nichols on October 24, 1974. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 22 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings with Reverend Howard C. Hamblin officiating. Burial will be at the Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until funeral time. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of one’s choice. Q Ruby M. Kunde J HASTINGS - Ruby M. Kunde, 73 of Hast­ ings passed away Friday, March 15, 1991 at Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Kunde was born April 6,1917 in Hast­ ings, the daughter of Robert and Ola (Demond) Woolston. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings Schools. She was married to Fred Kunde. He preceded her in death October 26, 1974. She was employed at Kelloggs in Battle Creek for 17 years. Mrs. Kunde is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Bonnie and Pete Spasoff of Seminole, Horida, Jill and Richard Reed ofLas Vegas, Nevada; two sons and daughters-inlaw, Fred and Mary Endsley, Duane and Irma Endsley, all of Grand Rapids; 15 grandchil­ dren; 16 great grandchildren; three sisters, Opal Hoodemaker of Kalamazoo, Dorothy Smith and Roberta Stambaugh, both of Hast­ ings; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 19 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings with Pastor Philip Colburn officiating. Burial was at the Riverside Cemetery, Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Mildred L. Brooks CLARKSVILLE - Mildred L. Brooks, 87 of Clarksville, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 1991 at Tendercare of Hastings. r Mrs. Brooks was rorn on March 13,1903 in Salem, Illinois, the daughter of John and Sadie (Hanna) Hershberger. She came to Clarksville in 1912 with her parents. She attended Clarks­ ville Schools, graduating in 1922. She went on to attend County Normal in Mt. Pleasant. She was married to James Randall Brooks in 1929. They owned and operated a restaurant and bakery in Clarksville for several years. She taught school in Clarksville several years. She was employed at the Clarksville Offices of Runciman Company for several years and served as Clarksville Village Treasurer. She was a member of the Clarksville Bible Church. Mrs. Brooks is survived by one brother, Howard Hersberger of Clarksville; nieces and nephews, Rae Jean Nash, Richard Milford, Robert and Dr. Kenneth Hersberger, Kay Essner and Carol Deshane; several great nieces and great nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Randall, February 27,1965 and a sister, Lovel Milford in 1987. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 16 at the Clarksville Bible Church with Reverend Larry Pike officiating. Burial was at the Clarksville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Clarksville Bible Church. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel, Clarksville. Q Anna M. Hope ) NASHVILLE - Anna M. Hope of 7560 South Clark Road, Nashville passed away Sunday, March 17, 1991 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Hope was born on August 8, 1920 in Cadillac, the daughter of Fred and Dorothy (Miller) Garrow. She was raised in Cadillac and attended schools there. She was married to Richard Hope during World War II in Ohio. They lived in College Point, New York for 33 years. Mr. Hope passed away in 1975. She came to this area then and in 1975 made her home with Ernest Swan in Nashville. She was a homemaker who enjoyed her pet Parrots and pet Pomeranian dogs and Chihuahuas. She enjoyed baseball games and travelling. Mrs. Hope is survived by her special friend, Ernest Swan of Nashville; brothers, Fred Garrow Jr. of Stanwood and Robert Garrow of Olivet; brother-in-law, Harold Keesler; several nieces and nephews and many friends. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 21 at Maple Valley ChapelGenther Funeral Home of Nashville with Reverend Lester DeGroot officiating. Burial will be at Wilcox Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Charles M. Kilpatrick { DELTON - Charles M. Kirkpatrick, 63 of 10787 East Shore Drive, Crooked Lake, Delton passed away Saturday, March 16, 1991 at Borgess Medical Center. Mr. Kirkpatrick was bom February 5, 1928 in Kalamazoo, the son of Mack and Vina (Parr) Kirkpatrick. He had lived at the Crooked Lake address since 1976 and was formerly of Stew­ art Lake and 4 Mile Road. He was married to Jean Elsey June 10,1976. He was a painter in the Kalamazoo area for many years. He served in the United States Navy during World War IL He was a member of the Delton V.F.W. Post #422. Mr. Kirkpatirck is survived by his wife, Jean; one daughter, Miss Cheryl Kirkpatrick of Key West, Florida; two sons, Michael and David Kirkpatrick, both of Kalamazoo; four step daughters and three step sons; four grand­ children and many step grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Lucille Cook and Mrs. Helen Reese, both of Kalamazoo, Mrs. Shirley Lehman of Exeland, Wisconsin; one brother, Clair Kirkpatrick of Kalamazoo. Graveside Military Services were held Wednesday, March 20 at Fort Custer National Cemetery with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Q Elsie May (Gallup) Kidder~^) HASTINGS - Elsie May (Gallup) Kidder, 69 of 203 West South Street, Hastings passed away Saturday, March 16, 1991 at her residence. Mrs. Kidder was bom June 23, 1921 in Irving Township, Barry County, the daughter of George and Melva (Perry) Gallup. She was raised in the Hastings and Middleville areas and attended schools there. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Grace Wesleyan Church and an active and leading member of Al-Anon in ths Hastings Chapter. Mrs. Kidder is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Marie and Kreeno DeWitt, a daughter, Bonnie Perez, all of Hastings; 12 grandchildren; four step grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; four sisters, Edith Mauer of Florida, Esther DeVoss of Illinois, Metha Simunek of Indiana, Meda Embody of Texas; a brother, Donny Gallup of Texas. She was preceded in death by a sister, Char­ lotte Graham and a brother, Elmer Galluo. Funeral services were held Monday, March 18 at the Hastings Grace Wesleyan Church with Reverend Leonard E. Davis officiating. Burial was at the Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. MIDDLEVILLE - Russell Rounds, 73 of Middleville passed away Thursday, March 14, 1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Rounds was bom February 14, 1918 in Sparta, the son of Ernest and Leia Rounds. He was raised in Laingsburg. He was married to Dorothy M. French on March 14, 1943 in Bennington. He was employed by the State of Michigan for 35 years serving as Barry Game Area Manager, retiring in 1980. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed working with the public. Mr. Rounds is survived by his wife, Dorothy; four children, Gary and Susan Rounds of Middleville, Allan and Marilyn Rounds of North Adams, John and Mary Ann Williams of Sparta, Dean and Nyla Rounds of Hastings; 11 grandchildren, Todd and Ruth Rounds, Melissa Rounds, Chad Rounds, Kevin Rounds, Kyle Rounds, Matthew Williams, Sara Williams, Timothy Rounds, Nathan Rounds, Christopher Rounds and Kathlynn Rounds; three brothers; three sisters; nieces and nephews. Funeral and committal services were held Saturday, March 16 at the First Baptist Church of Middleville, with Pastor Bruce N. Stewart officiating. Burial was at the Coman Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the First Baptist Church Missionary Fund. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. ( Frank Jr. “Buck" Gillons HASTINGS - Frank Jr. “Buck" Gillons, 67 of 219 East Blair Street, Hastings passed away Friday, March 15, 1991 at his residence. Mr. Gillons was bom on December 28,1923 in Hope Township, Bury County, the son of Carl and Ada (Maurman) Gillons. He was raised in Hope Township and attended the Hines School. He was manried to H. Marie Gregory on August 28, 1948. He was employed at the former Hannah’s Cement Products Company in Battle Creek for 43 years, retiring in 1984. Mr. Gillons is survived by his wife, H. Marie Gillons; daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Eric Gannaway of Washington, Michigan, two sons and daughters-in-law, Gregory and Maureen Gillons, Steven and Lori Gillons, all of Hast­ ings; eight grandchildren; six sisters, Leah Phillips ofNashville, Mrs. William (Thea) Hart of Hastings, Alma Osborne of Battle Creek, Mrs. Max (Norlee) Bracy of Hastings, Mrs. Blain (Margaret) Bell of Stubenville, Oh io, and Mrs. Al (Barbra) Dalstra of Grand Rapids; one brother and sister-in-law, Wesley and Opal Gillons of Hastings; 26 nieces and nephews, many great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Howard Gillons; two sisters, Mina McGrath and Audrey Pagliai. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 17, at the Hastings Grace Wesleyan Church with Reverend Leonard E. Davis officiating. Burial was at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice of Barry County. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. — NOTICE — To Members of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, Hastings, Michigan. Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Hastings Mutual insurance Company will be held at the Home Office, 404 East Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Michigan, on Wednesday, April 10, 1991, beginning at 9:00 a.m. DUANE L. O’CONNOR, Secretary NOTICE OF NOMINATING PETITIONS FOR 1991 ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION TO: The Qualified Electors of DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS. Counties of Barry and Allegan, Michigan. TWO schcs! board member's term “■!!! expire on June 30,1991. Nominating peti­ tions may be picked up in the Superinten­ dent’s Office. 327 North Grove Street, Delton. Michigan, ano must be filed with the Board Secretary or at the Superinten­ dent's Office. No petitions may be ac­ cepted after 4:00 p.m., Monday, April 8, 1991. The last day on which candidates may withdraw their petitions is 4:00 p.m. Thursday, April 11. 1991. SALLY A. ADAMS. Secretary Board of Education Addresses sought for HHS classes Nurturing...SusteWng.. Helping . Growing W*r* right around the corner SHARING iS CARING The Central School Auditorium Renovation Committee still needs current addresses of several Hastings High School graduating class members in order to send renovation informa­ tion to them. Addresses are needed for members of the classes of 1932 through 1937, 1944 through 1949. 1952, 1960, 1962. 1963. 1966 through 1969; 1971, 1972, 1975 through 1977. and 1981 through 1987. Anyone who has information about these classes is asked to call the Hastings Area School System's administration office at 948-4400. • NOTICE • Nominating petitions for the Annual School Board Election of the Hastings Area School System are available at the Ad­ ministration Office, 232 w. Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan. Last day for filing Nominating Petitions Is April 8,1991. Patricia L. Endsley, Secretary Hastings Area School system Board of Education �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 21, 1991 — Page 7 American workers beating the clock AGRICUUURI TALL It seemc American workers are laying off their snooze buttons and rushing off to work — on time. According to an accountants on call (aoc) national poll conducted by the Gallup Organization Inc., the vast majority (93 per­ cent) of employed Americans report they were late to work just 10 days or less during the last year. Only 5 percent of the respondents say they were late 11 days or more. Two percent did not know. The average number of days that employed Americans say they were late is just around three. This new survey on lateness in the workplace is part of aoc’s ongoing "Profiles of the American- Worker™" series, which summarizes the opinions, attitudes and behavior of employed Americans concerning workplace issues. For the survey, full- and part-time workers were asked how many times they thought they "reported late to work” during the last year. There were no differences among demographic groups. "We were shocked, to say the least, by the results of this survey,” said Stewart C. Libes, president and founder of accountants on call. “Men and women, blue- and white collar workers. Easterners and Westerners alike are saying that they get to work on time practical­ ly every day of the year. Either the American work force is very prompt, or many of us set our watches a bit slow.’* The survey is based on telephone interviews with a representative sample of 725 adults, 18 years of age or older, who are employed either full or part time. Interviews were con­ ducted by Gallup between Jan. 14 and Jan. 20. The nargin of sampling error is plus or minus four percentage points. With over 55 offices nationwide, accoun­ tants on call is currently the country’s second largest specialist in the placement of tem­ poral and permanent accounting and book- This is the industry that keeps us going... and growing strong as a na­ tion. The American farmer, stockman and all those who are part of agri­ business have earned our pride and gratitude for their big contribution! ORDER W® Salmft® We do it EACH WEEK of the year. 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The COA FDIG 499 Arlington - M37 - Middleville “Rides” to the Kiwanis Travel programs Call: Barry County Transit A| A 0 A AO on show dates bet0™ 5 pm' for MAXaMIIWX pick-up and delivery in the W^V Hastings and surrounding areas. S1 X Your Garden Grows - With A culture - Our Nation's Food Banks! I culture! WOULD THK7EL SERIES featuring ... Grant Foster “NEW ZEALAND” An Outdoor Adventure Narrated in Person ===== Friday, March 22 • 7 pm New Zealand is often called “a world of miniature”, a one-stop world tour. There is no other country with such a con­ trasting variety of natural and scenic beauty in such a .mall area, barely the California. HASTINGS CENTRAL AUDITORIUM $900 Armstrong Carpet &. Vinyl 9328 Freeport Ave. 765-5157 - Alto Agricultural - Our Nation's Roots Farm Bureau Insurance ’Jjnt. cr^oo 945-3443 Saving Home - Fam - Industry ------ 1 NEW LOCATION AMOCO PRODUCTS ' 735 Durkee - M-66 852-9210 - Nashville 1611 S. HANOVER - HASTINGS TWIN CITY FOOD, INC MT* FAH/lf BUREAU vl fWiBI. INSURANCE I 1 1315 Sherman 374-8837 - Lake Odessa FARM BUREAU MUTUAL • FARM BUREAU UFE ■ FARM BUREAU GENERAL ' FB ANNUITY Doing Us A World Of Thanks! MIDDLEVILLE TOOL & DIE COMPANY, INC. Forest Middleton - Owner Hastings > -4 Kiwanis Club ' presents a... For All Your Floor Covering Needs LARRY NEIL AGENCY KENT OIL COMPANY Petroleum Professionals Since 1936 00 . THOMPSON INTERIOR SERVICE I MEMBER FDIC General Public Public Armstrong] -TRY OUR TAKE OUT" Community potluck set before Kiwanis Travelogue at the door —— ....... — American InwUor Cafl tn to find ou more 698-6337 - 3205 68th SL - Dutton (singl. admission) . . . Mm and moblM k> wctfk tor you. And, thw*r» al tacted by a Thrw War IMM Mterantyl C8 radtoe and caNutor ptanae are aacond beat I you need lo pet you meaaeoa through toud and cto One can’t flghtlhoetaaB. The other alroplyfjotB loo moratofradto LAKE ODESSA CO-OP ASSOCIATION A IrakNe Motorola &*Wade4nsI <*j*Rty iirf mc up to S8O* or mor* In trade tor any CB moMa, cHulw totophona or FM 2-Vtey radio. 963-1585 772 East Emmett - Battle Creek Have A Happy & Successful Year! The Thomapple Bike Club Spring kick-off meeting will be Thursday, March 28. from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hastings High School, room B-121. Members and guests are welcome. —■ YOUR 2 B^T VALUES . . Vita-Plus ■rlTA ifC 1) Custom Grinding Mixing V PUJZ/ Grain Merchandising Custom Slaughtering &. Processing DEER PROCESSING Cut - Wrapped - Frozen 1/4 St. 1/2 Beef&. Pork 6 Thornapple Lake Road - Nashville When Bob Lawrence joined the rail road nurty 30 jure ifo, he bepn buying US. Serinfi Bonds for his ntinmenl. Not Senior Citizens E At 8c Handicapped V ICSMoMn/-^ MMrAanof4 AGRI - SALES, INC. Mon-WedFri Investor. Bikers club meets on March 28 at school The Strength of America’s Economy Reaching the TOTAL Barry County Market every week Is a... Bradford’HWte Corporation Prototypes - Tools Dies - Fixtures ^flOLPnUr Wire EDM 795-3364 - 100 LaFayeoe - Middleville 795-3646 Planting For The Future I 611 Bowens Mill Road Middleville mn-. MICHIGAN TRUCK ACCESSORIES IYIIH M and Off Road Truck Accessories 241-9655 727 28th Street S.E. - Grand Rapids _____ We Appreciate Your Hard Work BOBICK-S GOLFLAND 115S0 Depot - S.E. Allo 868-6030 - 868-6049 HUBBARD KATIE’S STITCH -N- STUF FELPAUSCH FOOD CENTER 623-2389 N. Grove - Delton SEE HITCHES BY GEORGE, INC. 452-8769 ■H Honoring Our Nation's Providers 735 28th Street - Grand Rapids for Sales 4 Installation On All Classes Of Hitches BERGY BROTHERS ELEVATOR COMPANY From The Good Earth-To The Table nui AUTOMOTIVE unl SERVICES, INC. 241-3980 - 3056 Eastern ■ Grand Rapids We Salute Your Hard Work 945-2474 127 S. Michigan Ave. ______ Hastings______ Proud To Su ort Our Stockman & Farmers BIG L Fabrics - Yarns - Crafts Large Selection of Instruction Books Open Mon thru Sat 9:00 am to 5:30 pm 374-8535 1017 4th Ave. - Lake Odessa We Honor Our A ducers LUMBERLAND Top Quality GolfEquipment" Driving Range 36 Holes of Minature Golf Baseball & Softball Machines Golf Lessons 3420381 6396 Gull Road Kalamazoo Doing Us A World Of Good! CALL US FOR ALL YOUR AG BUILDING NEEDS! AGENCY MONDAY - FRIDAY 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM SATURDAY 7:30 AM - NOON 693-2227 425 S. MAIN - CLARKSVILLE You Deserve Many Thanks! COLEMAN AGENCY REAL ESTATE Auto - Home ■ Life &. Health Insurance WOLEVERS REAL ESTATE Elsie Woleuer - Owner 6t Broker Property Professionals Specializing In Farm Residential 8c Lake Properties 852-1501 - Nashville Mk BOOTH INSURANCE 945-3412 ; ^t^chlgan “Service Is Our Policy” 497 Arlington 795-3302 - Middleville We Salute Your Hard Work & Dedication HAMMER’S TOWING Ron Hammer - Owner Experienced Serviceman AAA - 24 Hour - Towing & Road Service HECKER AGENCY (5171 852-96KO 225 North Main. Nashville 962-8027 20496 M-66 Battle Creek untg: Planting For The Future From The Good Earui - To The Table Honoring Our Nation's Providers �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 21. 1991 Legal Notices SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Countie*) MORTGAGE SALE - Dofoult has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by FREDERICK R. CAMPBELL AND KATHRYN S. CAMPBELL. HUS­ BAND AND WIFE to EXCHANGE FINANCIAL COR­ PORATION. A MICHIGAN CORPORATION Mor­ tgagee, dated May 26. 1988. and recorded on May 27. 1988, in Liber 466. on page 537. BARRY County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said mor­ tgagee to MIAMI VALLEY BANK, by an assignment dated June 3, 1988, and recorded on June 28, 1983, in Libor 468, on page 52. BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due ot the date hereof the sum of sixty sevenJ thousand eight hundred twenty and 80/100 Dollars ($67,820.80). including interest at 10.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case made and ap­ proved. notice is "hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings, Ml. at 11:00 a.m, on May 2. 1991. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as: Part of the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 36. T3N. R8W, described as follows: beginning at the SW corner of Section 36; thence N 1 degree W 549.8 feet; thence N. 89 degrees 14 minutes E 320 feet to the place of beginning; thence N 89 degrees 14 minutes E 592.3 feet; thence S 1 degree E 549.8 feet; thence S 89 degrees 14 minutes W 592.3 feet; thence N 1 degree W 549 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(a) in which cose the redemption period shall be 90 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 21. 1991 MAIMA VALLEY BANK Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (4/18) SynoprtUs^ofJhe Regular JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD March 13. 1991 Reports of Committees presented. Motion approved to renew Summer Recreation Contract. Approved motion to postpone request of Richard Buckner for zoning change until site can be investigated. Project status of Fine Lake Sewer presented. Approved payment of vouchers In amount of $12,526.72. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Stevens (3/21) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Estate File No. 91 -20553-SE Estate of ALBERT WILSON HIGGINS. Deceased Social Security No. 370-10-9424. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On April 25. 1991 ot 1:00 p.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings, Michigan, before Honorable Richard H. Shaw, Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Michael L. Higgins requesting that he be appointed personal representative of the Estate of Albert Wilson Hig­ gins. who lived at 314 Mill Lake Road. Battle Creek, Ml 49017, and who died on February 5, 1991; requesting that the heirs at law of the dece­ dent be determined. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the state will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within four months of the dote of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. Date: 3-15-91 David A. Dimmers (Pl 2793) DIMMERS & McPHILLIPS 221 South Broaday Hastings, Ml 49058 616/945-9596 Michael L. Higgins 777 Royal St. George Drive Apt. 206 Naperville. IL 60563 (3/21) Synopsis RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Board Meeting March 6, 1991 Approved minu‘es of February 6. 1991. Unanimous approved the appointments of Robert Otis, Sidney Hull, and Art Bennett to the Board of Review. Approved the recommendations from the Zon­ ing Board to rezone the following property from R-l to R-2 Lots 220-221-222-223- and 224 of Algon­ quin Lake Resort Properties. Received and placed on file various cor­ respondence, Treasurers Report and Zoning Ad­ ministrators report. Approved vouchers totaling $13,705.85. Adjournment at 8:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Rose McMellen, Dep. Clerk Attested by: Robert M. Edwards, Supervisor (3/21) Ann Landers Her father didn’t bother to write a will Dear Ann Landers: My father passed away this past summer. He and my mom had divorced. Both had remarried. Three years ago Dad told me that he was drawing up a will and leaving my sisters and me a small inheritance. He said everything else would go to hie wife and upon her death, the estate would be equally divided between her two children and his three children. When Dad died we didn’t want to bring up the subject with our stepmother. But after six mon’hs had passed we asked her when there would be a reading of Dad’s will. She said, “He didn’t have a will.” Two days later she phoned to say he did have a will and- left everything to her. She then sent us a copy of a will that had been pur­ chased in a drug store. It was dated 1983. She was the sole beneficiary. We told her that Dad had said he was writing a will and we would be “remembered.” Her response was, “He never got around to it.” My sisters and I were dumbfounded. This means, of course, that her children will inherit everything. Please urge your readers to prepare a will with a lawyer. Death is something people don’t like to talk about, but they should prepare for it intelligently and take steps to make certain that their wishes will be carried out. We will always wonder if our father did not really care enough about us to keep his word, Hastings Area Officials Association to meet The Hastings Area Officials Association will hold a meeting Wednesday, March 27, at 7 p.m. in Room 206 of the Central School building. All Softball-Baseball Officials please attend - any new officials wishing to attend are welcome. Your Passport to Good Times or if his second wife was lying. I would gladly give up what was to have been my inheritance if I could find out the answer to that question. Okie from Muskogee Dear Okie: It’s amazing how many really bright people become idiots when it comes to writing a will. I hope everyone who reads this will ask him or herself, "If I died tomorrow, where would my assets go?” If you’re not sure, call a lawyer and get things just the way you want them. ■ Don’t buy live Easter pets Dear Ann Landers: Every Easter, a great many people buy rabbits or baby chicks as novelty gifts. The chicks often die from neglect. The vast majority of the rabbits end up at the pound shortly after Easter. This in­ humane ritual means that large numbers of rabbits must be destroyed. I am involved with a non-profit organiza­ tion that rescues animals and places them in loving, permanent homes. Every year, we are deluged with Easter “rejects," because peo­ ple don’t know what else to do with them. We, like other humane groups, are doing all we can, but it’s simply not enough. We need to educate and inform the public through whatever channels are available. Will you help by printing this, Ann? — Grateful in New York Dear N.Y.: It’s never too early to remind people not to purchase live bunnies and chicks as Easter presents. The stuffed replicas are just as much fun and much more durable. Every year, thousands, maybe millions, of these little creatures are placed in baskets and given to children who often abuse them or become bored when the novelty wears off. The pets then die of neglect. Please, folks, don’t give bunnies and chicks as gifts. This is not what Easter is about. Gem of the Day: A good listener is always welcomed and admired, and after a while he knows something. This family didn’t squabble Dear Ann lenders: I have read so many letters in your column from people who have no respect, let alone love, for their relatives. This one will be different. When my mother died three years ago, she left a small amount of disability insurance that was divided in equal amounts among her six {WUWISE FtasoMxti services me. **4p*[^P.O. Box 126,129 E. State St., Hastings Professional Resume Service Specializing in affordable complete resume service. 3/91 DATE Jerie Sheldon Cover Letter Interview Editing Quality Type Written Copies For more information and rates Call Kyle at 948-8600 NOW ACCEPTING EMPLOYMENT APPUCAT10NS MON.-FRI. BETWEEN 9 A.M.-11 A.M. ONLY! Employee of the Month • MARCH, 1991 • For more information or to find out how to become a member, fill out the application below and mail to HASTINGS CITY BANK. DAN SIMON Horizon’s Club Director Please send me information and an enrollment form for your HORIZON’S CLUB. - Address _______________________________________________________________________________ City ------------ —--------------------------------------------------------------------------- State Dear Ann Landers: I would like to say something to that smug male who bragged about drinking a gallon of water every day and not needing to leave his seat during inter­ mission to use the facilities. He said. "Going is nothing more than a matter of habit.” I'd like to tell that jerk that if he ever went through a pregnancy with 30 extra pounds pressing on his bladder he’d sing a different tune. I.S., Queens, N.Y. Dear I.S.: You tell 'em, sister. I’m with you. Gem of the Day: Don’t give up. Keep go­ ing. 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Hastings • Middleville • Bellevue • Nashville • Caledonia Member FDIC Pennock Hospital Birth Announcements BOY, Nicholas James, bom March 1 to James and Laura Freeman, Middleville, weighing 6 lbs., 11 ,% ozs., 21 in. long, time: 8: 27 a.m GIRL, Kaitlyn Jane, bom March 1 to Mr. ' and Mrs. Tamara Craig Cherry, Hastings. weighing 8 lbs., 15 ozs., 22 in. long, time: 9: 43 p.m. ‘ GIRL, Marie Katharine, bom March 1 to Tom and Karen Hoffman, Hastins, weighing 7 lbs., 9% ozs., 2016 in. long, time: 2:28 a.m. It’s all free for the asking when you maintain $5000 in combination of checking and savings. Name She begs to differ with male Services Include: CLUB DIRECTOR If you are 50 or over, Horizon’s Club is your passport to a world of financial and travel-related services. From free traveler’s checks, area merchant discounts (#80 and counting) to discounted travel opportunities for members only. Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court Street Hastings, MI 49058 children. Since our eldest sister had taken care of Dad for eight years and then cared for Mom until siie passed away, I felt that she should have my share of the money. You l.nagine how happy I was when I a,.\ •. my sister’s home and found that my brodier had already sent her his check. He had decided quietly on his own, a. I did, that our sister who took care of Dad and Mom should have his share of the inheritance. Mom left no big estate. There was just the old house where we were all bom and the lit­ tle property it sat on. The property, with every family member’s consent, was sold im­ mediately after the funeral. The proceeds were divided between that wonderful eldest sister and another sister who had never mar­ ried. Our unmarried sister had lived in apart­ ments most of her life, and we decided that she should have a little home of her own. We all had dinner together one night and my brother greeted Sis like this: "Well, they’re breaking the ground for construction on your home. It will be down the block from us." "Home? What home?" she asked. "YOUR home. Sis. Congratulatons!” There was a lot of whooping and hollering and a few tears. It was a thrill for us just to sec the look on her face. Last week I received a check in the mail from my unmarried sister. It was my share of Mom’s government bonds. I called Sis and told her I was returning the check to her. She said, "You can’t do that. My feelings will be hurt.” Can you imagine? She insisted that I take the money, buy something lovely for my daughters and tel! them it was from their grandmother, purchased with the last bit of money she had left behind for us. Ann, we are not wealthy people. We are ail underpaid Texas teachers who have always lived from paycheck to paycheck, but I con­ sider myself very lucky to have been bom into a family that is so loving and generous. I know this letter is too darned long to publish, but I did have a lot of fun writing it. --R.A. inS.A. Dear R.A.: What a terrific upper. After reading thousands of letters from family members who are at war over money, it’s a privilege to print a letter like yours. Too bad your parents didn’t leave behind a book on how to raise children. 1009 West Green Street • Hastings • Phone (616) 945-3451 GIRL, Taylor Jane, bom March 5 to Patrick and Nancy Hammond, Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 9 ozs., 21 % in. long, time: 10:14 a.m. BOY, Matthew Allen, bom March 6 to Michael and Deanna Turner, Vermontville, weighing 8 lbs., 8 ozs., 22 in. long, time: 9:35 a.m. BOY, Nickolas David, bom March 6 to Judy and David Parks, Nashville, weighing 7 lbs.. 12 ozs., 20% in. long, time: 7:14. BOY, Kyle Lee, bom March 6 to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Lee James, weighing 6 lb . 2 ozs., 19% in. long, time 12:38 p.m. GIRL, Jessica Eileen, bom March 6 to Jeff and Cindy Kaczmarczyk, Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 8 ozs., 22% in. long, time: 4:40 p.m. BOY, Chase Anthony, boin March 7 to Jannell and Stephen DelCotto, Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 11 ozs., 20% in. long, time: 6:13 a.m. BOY, Matthew Hugh, bom March 7 to Jen­ nifer Miller and Brian Mitchell, Hastings, weighing 6 lbs., 15 ozs., 21 in. long, lime: 8:09 a.m. BOY, Nathaniel Robert, bom March 7 (o Brian and Donna Fasick, Freeport, weighing 7 lbs.. 15 ozs., 21% in. long, time: 6:14 p.m. BOY, Justin Lee, bom March 8 to Lisa and David Jones, Nashville, weighing 7 lbs., 2 ozs., 19 in. long, time: 4:30 a.m. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 21, 1991 — Page 9 Schuyler Bowen, second from right, shows where Yankee Bill Lewis’ Tavern sat in this 1940s photo. This is the third in the series of seven ar­ ticles written in 1941 by Schuyler Bowen about Yankee Springs Township. This time he writes about Yankee Bill Lewis: "While Calvin Hill holos a large place in the memories of the older people of Yankee Springs, it is the name of Yankee Bill Lewis that brings the most reminiscences from such inhabitants. “It was Yankee Bill Lewis who was the landlord of the famous hotel at Yankee Springs." "I am," said Mr. Bowen, "indebted for much of the following accounts of this man to George White, author of "Yankee Springs Famous Hostelry on lite Wilderness," to be found in Volume 26 of “Michigan Pioneer and Historical Collections," page 302; the "History of Barry County" by W.W. Potter; Mrs. A.W. Hoyt’s (Lewis’ daughters' writings, published in ’Michigan Pioneer and Historical Collection," in Volume 30. and her other historical sketches." “George White said, ’When only a small boy, I listened to the tale of a returned traveler in the west, in which he related, that once, when trailing in the wilderness some 15 or 20 miles from any house, he came across one of the most beautiful gardens he had ever seen. It was used in connection with a log tavern, where there was good cheer for the traveler. I remember well the name he gave as that of the genius who had conceived and created this earthly paradise, it was Yankee Lewis and the place was Yankee Springs.’ "This gives an idea of the prestige of the Mansion House in the early days of Michigan. “Mrs. A.W. Hayes described her trip from her home in Ithaca, N.Y., to Hastings in 1837, when she was 17: ‘We reached Detroit by boat. At that time, I thought it was the most dismal place I ever say. The buildings were mostly old and low, the streets dirty, and the accommodations we found, at that was said to be one of the best hotels in the city, were just the same as you can find in any back woods town.’ "After this experience in Detroit and the hardships she endured after leaving there, she told of her first meeting with Yankee Lewis. She wrote: ’Within 14 miles of the end of our journey, we came to a place of the woods many miles long. But there was a haven of rest, for we were at the famous Yankee Springs Mansion House, of which we had heard so much since leaving Detroit. It seemed so pleasant to us, and more like what he had left far away in the east than anything we had yet found. Yankee Lewis, as he was called, told us he had plenty of room, as his Mansion was 10 stories, all on the ground, and built of logs. There were over 40 persons staying there all night. I began to cheer up a little here, as our host and hostess were very kind and gave me encouraging words. ‘This old tavern was located beside two flowing streams, and was built by William Lewis in the year 1836, he with his family, moved to Michigan and located at Yankee Springs, Barry County.’ “Probably the best account of the famous tavern was given by Mrs. Mary M. Hoyt, daughter of William and Mary Lewis. She said, ‘On the afternoon of a summer day Aug. 26, 1836, there might have been seen a covered wagon, containing a stalwart man, of 35 years and five children between the ages of 11 and 2 years, driving through the unbroken wilderness of Barry County, in the territory of Michigan. Accompanying this wagon was a woman on horseback, carefully guiding her gray saddle horse over the rough roads of a new country.’ "Thus the family came to Michigan to visit the family of the older brother of William Lewis, Calvin Lewis, who had settled at Yankee Springs a few weeks before. William Lewis became intersted in the locality and located 1,000 acres of land there. "Mrs. Hoyt said, ‘We endured in common with all the early settlers the trials and priva­ tions of pioneer and frontier, and lived to see the wilderness subdued and to be surrounded by all that pertains to a later civilization. The woods were then filled with Indians, and nearest white neighbor was Calvin Hill, eight miles distant.' “Mrs. Hoyt described the location of the old tavern. It was on the line of the main Indian trail from Detroit to Grand Rapids, which passed directly through Barry County. ‘But we were not long alone,’ she said, ‘the fur traders and the land speculators were abroad in the land. And to fill the necessary demands of the weary traverlers, our little cabin of two rooms was extended, building after building, until we occupied nine stories all on the ground. Seven distinct buildings were in a row in the front, and two in the rear. They presented neither an imposing nor a graceful appearance, but were hurried con­ struction of backwoods life, when there was not time to waste on architecture or beauty. ‘The Mansion House soon became famous, and it was not uncommon for 100 people to stay overnight, and the story is told of as many as 60 teams being stabled at one time. ” (Writer’s note: This was not only the main overland route between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo, it was the only route. The trail also served travelers coming from the east and Battle Creek connecting at what is now Richland.) “The extreme ends of the old tavern were named. The end farthest north was called ‘Grand Rapids’ and the one to the south ‘Kalamazoo,’ honoring the two settlements between which the stage traveled. The Kalamazoo end was considered the best. It was better furnished, contained the bridal chamber, and was occupied by the better class of people who were the guests. “Among the noted guests were Lewis Cass. Ex-Governor Felch, Ex-Governor Ransome. United States Senator Zachariah Chandler. Senator Charles Stewart and many others. “It is said that royalty was at one time entertained at the Mansion House and that oc­ casion was made memorable as being the first time when (cloth) napkins were used at the table by each guest. “Another famous guest was Douglas Houghton, the famous state geologist, who did so much to help develop Michigan's mineral resources. “Mrs. Hoyt said, ‘Thefts and robbers were unknown. Large sums of money were carried by travelers. It would have been an easy mat­ ter for it to have changed hands had there been designing persons who wished to take what belonged to others. Considerable sums of money to pay the Indians at Grand Rapids were brought from Detrit by government agents, who put up for the night at the Man­ sion House. But not one attempt was ever made to rob these agents.' “Yankee Lewis was always recognized as a very brave man and a bom leader. He was the first to contract for carrying the United States mail through this pan of the country. It was carried by stage from Battle Creek to Grand Rapids. "Several coaches were used on that as well as the Kalamazoo-Grand Rapids route through Yankee Springs. All coaches met at the Yankee Springs Tavern for refreshments for passengers and changes of horses.” (Writer’s note: Mrs. Hoyt is not telling about the late 1840 to 1850s, after a road was built between Hastings and Battle Creek, now M-37.) "Yankee Bill Lewis, with Rix Robinson, the first white man to settle in Western Michigan, built the forest bridge across the Thomapple River. The road at that time pass­ ed ‘Scales Prairie’ in Thomapple Township. When the ‘plank road’ was built through Allegan County, it diverted most of the traffic from Yankee Springs, which had formerly come from Kalamazoo. "Yankee Lewis was said to have been one of the most interested persons in a plan to build another plank road from Galesburg through Yankee Springs to Grand Rapids. But that project was never completed. “Those who put up at Yankee Lewis Tavern in the early days were loud in their praises of that famous hotel and its landlord. Tiiey said he was a bom landlord, had a way of making his guests feel at home and was a very liberal provider. He could entertain his guests in a pleasing manner, as well as make them feel at home. “Mrs. Lewis was an excellent cook, and the meals served at the Mansion House, as well as the careful attention paid to the com­ fort and welfare of their guests, made Yankee Springs noted not only to early settlers, but also to many in the east who came to Michigan to see the land, or to buy it on speculation. They never could forget Yankee Lewis and his famous tavern. Many more who caiae to this part of the country and settl­ ed here wrote to their eastern friends, telling them about the wonderful landlord and his hotel. "Yankee Lewis’ popularity no doubt ex­ plains his election as the representative of Barry and Allegan counties in the legislature of this satte in 1846. At that time, the Legislature met in Detroit. “He was popular because he was so con­ siderate and kind to everyone. His charity was unbounded. He was always ‘the good neighbor,’ ended his daughter, Mrs. Hoyt. 7 Tracy Richard Boyle, Dowling and Jennifer Leigh Proctor, Dowling. Richard Alex Dwoinen, Hickory Comers and Ruth A. Howland, Plainwell. Jeffrey Charles King, Hastings and Heather Lyn Smith, Hastings. Lawrence George Howlett, III, Battle Creek and Rhonda Anne Daniels, Hastings. Noah Scott McGhee, Hastings and Carolyn Kay Weiler, Hastings. Delano Robert Endsley, Jr., Hastings and Lucinda Marie Rench, Hastings. /Rx SHORT 3SURE NOTICE (A>1 Counties) MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been made in the condition* of a mortgage mode by Jeffrey P. Heiterly and Kimberly L. Hesterly, husband and wife to D.M. Bullard Mortgage Bonkers Corpora­ tion a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Michigan Mortgage, dated May 17, 1988. and recorded on May 20. 1988 in Liber 466, on pages 440, Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Government National Mortgagee Association by mesne ossignment(s) dated Decembers. 1990, and recorded on February 25, 1991 in Liber 512, on page 131, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Three Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Six and 68/100 Dollars ($43,476.68), Including Interest at 11% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in sold mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Court House In Hastings, Michigan, ot eleven o'clock a.m. on April 18. 1991. Said premises are situated in the City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2, Block 1 of Kenfield's Sscond Addition to the City of Hastings, accorJlnp ro the Plat thereof as recorded In Liber 1 of I’lat-j on Page 37. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241 a. In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Doted: March 7. 1991 Government National Mortgage Association Assignee of Mortgagee Shapiro & Alt Attorneys 700 E. Big Beaver Road, Suite E Troy. Michigan 48083 (313)689-1805 (4/4) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SAI, E MORTGAGE SALE - Default ho* been made in the condition* of a mortgage mode by Ralph Owen Keeler Jr. and Priscilla C. Keeler, husband and wife to Birmingham Bancorp, a Michigan Corpora­ tion, Mortgagee, dated July 20. 1990 and recorded on July 26. 1990, In Liber 502, on page 947, Barry County Records, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Mark Bockonen by an assignment dated August 8, 1990, and recorded on August 16, 1990, In Liber 503, on poge 947, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTEEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY FIVE DOLLARS AND 65 CENTS ($15,955.65), Including interest at 18.00% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In said mor­ tgage and the statue In such case made and pro­ vided, notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 11:00 a.m. o'clock, on April 25. 1991. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON. BARRY County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 350 feet of the North 374 .'eet of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 12, Town 4 North, Range 8 West. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sole. Doted: Morch 14. 1991 Trott and Trot! Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgagee 31000 Telegraph Rood. Suite 170 Birmingham. Michigan 48010-3411 File <91020451 Mark Bockonen, Assignee of Mortgagee (4/11) BARRY SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT DATE: April 4, 1991 DINNER: 6:30 P.M. PLACE: Wesley Woods Methodist Camp (Pifer Road, south of Dowling on Clear Lake) BLOOD DONORS Just a few of the businesses a new homeowner needs after mov­ ing in. In fact, the list is endless. So why not help the new families in your community find your business more quickly by sponsoring the Getting To Know You program in your area. Join the finest merchants, professionals and home service companies welcom­ ing new homeowners with our housewarming gift and needed in­ formation about exclusive sponsors. Try us and see why Getting To Know You helps both the new homeowner and YOU. Tq Know you WELCOMING NEWCOMERS NATIONWIDE To become a sponsor, call (800) 645-6376 In New York State (800) 632-9400 HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting Morch 11. 1991 7:00 p.m. Seven board members present, five residents, two guests. Jone Norton, RiBC, gave presentation. Supervisor appointed committee to determine cost of reproducing information. Supervisor announced signing of contract with Freeport Library. Walter Beck. Trustee, opened bids for lawn care. Paid outstanding bills. Adjourned ot 10:00. Juanita Slocum, Clerk Richard C. Thomas. Supervisor (3/21) Barry County Marriage Licenses: THE BUTCHER, THE BAKER, THE CANDLESTICK MAKER... inG Legal Notices SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been made in the condition* of a mortgage made by Steve W. Lee. a tingle man to First Federal of Michigan a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States Mortgagee, dated November 15, 1983, and recorded on November 17. 1983 in Liber 256, on page(s) 767, Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to CltFed Mortgage Corporation of America by an assignmont(s) dated July 14, 1989, and recorded on July 20. 1989 in Liber 485, on page 276, Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date thereof the sum of Twenty-Nine Thousand Sixty-One and 90/100 Dollars ($29,061.90), including interest at 12.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose mode and pro­ vided. notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Court House in Hastings, Michigan, at eleven o'clock a.m. on April 18, 1991. Sold premises are situated in the Township of Barry. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the South fractional 1/2 of the Nor­ thwest fractional 1/4 of Section 7, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as commencing at an iron stake that is north 61* east 22 feet from the southeast corner of Gwin's Grove, according to the recorded plat thereof (said southeast corner being the south corner common to Lot 12 of said Gwin's Grove and Lot 13 of the First Addition to Gwin's Grove, according to the recorded plat thereof), thence south 28%* East 149 feet for place of begin­ ning, then South 2fl'/>* East 293 feet to an iron stake In the center of the angling highway, thence south 45* west 120.1 feet thence north 28*30' west to a point 45* 122 feet from the place of beginning, thence north 45* east 122 feet to place of beginn­ ing. EXCEPTING a strip of land about 16 feet wide, measured on a line running south 28’/»* east from and off the easterly end of above described premises and along the entire easterly side thereof. ALSO granting herewith the right to use the northeasterly 6 feet of Lot 13 of the First Addi­ tion to Gwin’s Grove. Crooked Lake, to be used as a footpath and for transporting anything to and from the lake, which right was created In the War­ ranty Deed dated August 16, 1947, and recorded in Liber 201, Page 565, and previous instruments. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 7. 1991 CitFed Mortgage Corporation of America Assignee of Mortgagee Shapiro and Alt Attorneys 700 E. Big Beaver Road, Suite E Troy, Michigan 48083 (313)689-1805 ' (4/4) GUEST SPEAKER: Dr. & Mrs. Edward Sterner (colorful & humorous travelogue on their trip to Brazil) COST: $6.00 per person for dinner (business meeting & entertainment following, is free) Have your Auto Glass work done by the experts. We have been in the Auto Glass Business for over 40 years. - MENU Ham & Chicken • Salad Bar • Potatoes • Vegetable Homemade rolls with butter • Homemade desserts • Beverages SATISFACTION GUARANTEED! DETACH & RETURN BEFORE MARCH 22, 1991 Please reserve SALES & SERVICE INC. 218 N. Jefferson, Hastings 945-5085 If it's Glass - CALL US OPEN: Mon. Fri., 8-5; Sit. 9 -12- dinner tickets for me. NAME:________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS:____________________________________________________________ ^PHONE^ �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 21, 1991 Lake Odessa News: Knickerbockers to mark 70th wedding anniversary Dudley-Henderson plan May 25th wedding date Mr. and Mrs. Laurence J. KJok Jr. of Delton announce the engagement of their daughter, Maggie June Henderson to Kip Frederic Dudley of Delton, son of Mr. Wilbur H. Dudley of Delton and Mrs. Frances L. Roberts of Davison, Mich. Maggie is a 1989 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and is currently working as a communications clerk. Kip is a 1987 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and is currently doing construc­ tion work. The couple was engaged on Sept. 20, 1990, and are planning a May 25, 1991, wedding. Kennedy-VanderRoest plan Sept. 14 wedding Mrs. Jane Kennedy of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Kennedy of St. Petersburg, Fla., announce the engagement of their daughter, Carol Kennedy, to Steve VanderRoest, son of Dr. and Mrs. Robert VanderRoest of Kalamazoo. A Sept. 14 wedding is planned. Kennedy is a graduate of Kalamazoo Valley Community College and is a registered nurse at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Kalamazoo. VanderRoest is a graduate of the University of Kansas and is a senior assistant scientist at Parke Davis Pharmaceutical Research Divi­ sion of the Warner Lambert Company in Ann Arbor. The couple will reside in the Ann Arbor Buchanan-Ashcraft united in marriage Amy Ann Buchanan and Bradley Eugene Ashcraft were united in marriage in a double­ ring ceremony on Saturday. Feb. 23, at the Church of the Nazarene in Nashville. The bride is the daughter of Al and Gloria Buchanan of Hastings. Raymond and Margaret Ashcraft of Nashville are the parents of the groom. The bride, escorted by her father, wore a floor-length gown of satin, accented in beads and sequins. Attending the bride as maid of honor was Mindi Cronk of Hastings. Chris Swihart of Hastings and Darla McGhan of Nashville were the bridesmaids. They were dressed in tea-length gowns of black velvet and red iridescent satin. Attending the groom as best man was Dave Lamance of Nashville. Bill Cappon of Woodland and D.J. Lamancc of Nashville were the groomsmen. Ushers were Paul Buchanan of Hastings and Jason Lamance of Nashville. Stanley Wilkins of Hastings and Jerrica Ashcraft of Nashville were ring bearer and flower girl. Paul Buchanan, brother of the bride, sang "We’ve Only Just Begun" and "There is Love." Stan and Bobbie Wilkins of Hastings and Jr. and Wilma Bump served as master and mistress of ceremonies. The guest book was presided over by Jen­ nifer Chase of Hastings. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at V.F.W. Hall in Nashville. After a short honeymoon the couple made their home at Thomapple Lake Estates in Nashville. William (Bill) and Pearl Knickerbocker will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on March 27. They were married in the Baptist Parsonage in Hastings on Easter Sunday. March 27, 1921. The Knickerbockers have one daughter and one son, Mrs. Earl (Norma) Decker of Chrystal Springs, Fla., and Nyle Knicker­ bocker of Pinellas Park, Florida. They also have five grandchildren and one deceased, and eight great grandchildren. They have lived and farmed at their present address for 56 years. Bill is 94 and Pearl is 88. They would enjoy receiving cards and greetings from their friends at their home, 1960 Mixer Road. Hastings, 49058. Death claimed Richard Needham. 63, of Eagle Point March 15 in Hastings. Services were held on Tuesday at Field and Leik Home in Dimondale, with the Rev. Richard Sessink of Faith Bible Church officiating. Needham was a veteran of the Korean conflict, and he retired from Michigan Department of Budget and Management in 1985 after 31 years of service. He was a member of the Holt VFW Post, and two outdoor clubs. Surviving are his wife, Manila Theda Needham, son Steven and wife Barbara, daughters Sally and hus­ band Doug Lovejoy of Dimondale. Sandra Franklin of Elsie, grandchildren, brothers, sisters and a step-father. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society met March 14 with reports from committees. The program was on rural schools and includ­ ed stories of a 1921 First Day of School ex­ perience. a child's lunch pail, teacher’s con­ tracts and a poem about desks built for two. Also, slides were shown of yesterday’s schools used today as dwellings. The audience related varied uses of school buildings such as storage sheds, beauty shop, financial con­ sulting office, tavern, community center and church. The next meeting April 11 will feature a team from the Lake wood FFA. Further stories in the Lansing State Journal relate that with the arrival of Gail Imig as director of the Cooperative Extension Service at MSU, the post has its first non-farm background in the top chair. She will assume hrr duties July 1, heading the S30 million program. A Missouri Farm Bureau executive was quoted as saying, “you have to have someone who understands how farmers think. You im­ mediately think a woman in home economics won’t, but she has done it here and she will do it in Michigan.” The program oversees 400 researchers and agents across the state. She predicts that with the water shortage in western states, there may be new opportunities for Michigan farmers. Farm Bureau members have con­ tributed to university research in areas such as food safety and crop damage by wildlife. Such contributions help fund projects hurt by less federal, state and county funds. Michigan State pays its Extension director the highest amount in the nation, almost as much as the athletic ui - and provost. The Pines real estate development has one completed home and another under construc­ tion on the north shore of Jordan Lake. The newer one presents an imposing sight from Eagle Point of McLenithan’s Landing, as one looks to the north. Joey Jackson is home on a snort leave after being in the Persian Gulf. The St. Patty’s dance sponsored by the Depot Committee Saturday night was very well attended. Instead of a breakfast, foods were available for snacking through the even­ ing hours. A surprise party was held March 8 at Far­ rell’s Pizza Place, honoring Karolyn Stalter’s 50th birthday. She resided in rural Clarksville. Forty-three relatives and friends attended the party and enjoyed a social even­ ing, supper and birthday cake. Gifts were received. Brandon and Pearl Shade of Lansing have spent the winter in Texas and Florida and visited his mother, Mildred Shade. The Rev. Keith McIver, pastor of Con­ gregational Church, and others where Mr. and Mrs. Possehn, Clara French, Irene Haskins visited Ruth Peterman in Lowell Medical Care Center. She has had many other visitors and is improving. But there is no set time for her to come home. Rex Shellenbarger, 71, of Los Vegas, formerly of Lake Odessa, passed away Feb. 5. Burial was in Grand Rapids. He is survived by his daughter, Judith Banes of Mesa, Ariz., one brother, Adrian of Tampa, Fla., six grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a twin brother, Roy, in World War II. Russell Messer Jr. of Mulliken enjoyed ice cream and cake at his parents' home, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Messer Sr., honoring his birth­ day which was March 11. Word was received Saturday of the death of Clayton Haynes, formerly of Hickory Cor­ ners. He died at Plainwell Medical Care Center. He is survived by sisters Mildred Shade of Lake Odessa and Eunice Borden of Augusta and nieces and nephews. A service will be held at Delton, and time will be announced later. NEWS, NEWS, NEWS, or your community appears each week in The Hastings BANNER. Subscribe today! Pearsall-Morrison plan Aug. 24 wedding Laurie Pearsall and Gene Pearsall, both of Lake Odessa, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Kim, to Phil Morrison, son of Mrs. Helen Morrison of Saranac and the late Phil Morrison. Kim is a graduate of Lakewood High School and is employed by UAW-GM Legal Services Plan in Lansing. Phil is a graduate of Saranac High School and is employed with Et­ na Supply Company in Grand Rapids. The couple is planning an Aug. 24, 1991, wedding. PUBLIC HEARING Baltimore Township A special meeting of the Baltimore Township Board will be held on Thursday, March 28,1991 at 7:00 p.m. at the Baltimore Township Hall, 6424 Bedford Road. At the meeting there will be a public hearing on the proposed budget for the 1991/92 fiscal year. A copy of the pro­ posed budget Is available for inspection at the Township Clerk's Office, 4502 Davidson Roao, Hastings. Please call 945-9304 for an appointment. After the public hearing, the Board will con­ sider adoption of the 1991/92 budget, set the dates for the 1991/92 Regular Township Board meetings, pay any outstanding bills and con­ duct any other business necessary prior to the end of the fiscal year. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen L. Potter of Carlton Center are pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter, Melissa Lynna, to Joseph Arthur Bleam, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bleam, of Freeport. An April 27 wedding is being planned. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Harmon-Day announce engagement The family of Gladys Camell wishes to an­ nounce her 92nd birthday Thursday. March 28. For those who wish to remembr her with a card, her address is 6122 Gurd Road. Hastings, Mi. 49058. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harmon of Eagle Point, Lake Odessa, announce the engage­ ment of their daughter. Miss Rebecca Lien Hannon, to Mr. Gregory Thomas Day, son of Mrs. Ferol Day of Lake Odessa, and Mr. Tom F. Day of Beaverton, Mich. An April 27 wedding is being planned. Hastings man to speak at Opera House Gillons-Hause announce engagement Lydy-VanDyke to be married on May Hth Larry and Barb Lydy of Middleville wish to announce the engagement of their daughter. Tammy S. Lydy, to Jim J VanDyke Jr., son of Jim and Carolyn VanDyke Sr. of Wayland. The wedding will take place on May 11. 1991. Mr. and Mrs. Steven Gillons of Hastings wish to announce the engagement of their daughter. Miranda Gillons. to Daniel Hause. son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hause, both of Hastings. The bride to be is a 1990 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently employed at K-mart in Hastings. The future groom is a 1987 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently employed at Cappon Oil Company in Hastings. The wedding is being planned for Sept. 7. 1991. at the Grace Wesleyan Church of Hastings. SHARING IS CARING TEDDIE SOYA, CLERK BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP Potter-Bleam to be married on April 27 th Gladys Camell to mark her 92nd birthday Hurivrlng... SutUHng... Helping . Growing We re right around the corner or Juet a phone cal ewey. The Vermontville Historical Society will hold a benefit open house fund-raiser tonight at 7:30 p.m.. in the village’s recently restored 1898 Historic Opera House. The society will sponsor "The Many Faces of Lincoln," a program about Abraham Lin­ coln, presented by Mike Hook of Hastings. All proceeds will benefit the final restora­ tion of the opera house, located on Main Street, which over the years has been the site of many stage plays, political and social events and religious services. Hook will present the life of the Civil War president, using historic photos, actual Lin­ coln artifacts and documents in his presenta­ tion, which he has presented before many western Michigan historical societies and organizations. A spokesperson for the Historical Society said, "This event holds much interest, for it not only promises to be a unique program, but it is one of the first major events to be held in the restored Opera House." Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, April 1,1991 at 7:45 p.m. In the City Hall, Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. Public Hearing is to consider the request from Alpha Properties Inc., for a PUD (PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT) on S. Hanover as shown on the map below. Said property will Include General Business, Apartment/Offices; Apartments; Duplex Houses and a Mobile Home Park; on 80.3 acres lying between Har over and Starr School Road and North of the South City Limit line. Said property is legally described as: The South 20 Acres of theS 'h. of NE ’A, Section 20-3-8, City of Hastings, Barry Coun­ ty, except the East 40 rods thereof. Also Lot 13 of Supervisor Glasgow's Addition to the City of Hastings. Written comments will be received on the above request at City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Minutes of said meeting will be available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Hastings, Michigan. This notice is given pursuant to Section 3.297 (g) of the Hastings Zon­ ing Ordinance. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 21, 1991 — Page 11 Woodland News Two Lenten breakfasts were held in Woodland last Saturday. The Woodland Lions Club’s annual Lenten breakfast was at 7 a.m., and for the first time, women were invited. The Lions Club members served scrambled eggs with chop­ ped ham, toast, doughnuts, coffee and orange juice. The guest speaker was Rick Genther, a funeral home director from Nashville. He talked about Lions Clubs, Lionism and the work Oi the Gideons to the 32 people present. He gave everyone a Gideons testament. The free-will offering was given to the Easter Seal organization. A men’s Lenten breakfast was held at Zion Lutheran Church at 8 a.m. Saturday. The fifth Lakewood Ministerial Association sponsored combined Lenten service was held at Zion Lutheran Church Sunday evening. The Rev. Steve Reid of Hastings Love Inc. performed his impersonation of Peter and the service drew the largest crowd yet in this Lenten series. The Rev. Keith Laidler sang two solos, one with special words about the cross to the Londondairy Air. The other song was a Gaither hymn, "A Hill Called Mt. Calvary,’’ and it ended with “The Old Rugged Cross.’’ Jeanette Reuther Markwart was the organist and Frances Reuther played the piano for the service. The Lutheran ladies had prepared special treats for the fellowship time after the service. Next Sunday, at 7 p.m., March 24, the sixth combined Lenten service will be held at Kilpatrick United Brethren Church. The Rev. Alan Sellman of Zion Lutheran Church will speak and refreshments will follow. This special series of Lenten services will end with a Good Friday service at Central Methodist Church in Lake Odessa at 1 p.m. March 29. The Rev. Ward Pierce of Lakewood United Methodist will give a sermon. Several churches in the area plan special services for Easter. Kilpatrick United Brethren Church at Barnum Road and M-66 will hold its traditional Sunrise service at 6 a.m. The Rev. Brian Allbright will speak. The service will be followed by a 7 a.m. breakfast, which will be served for a free-will offering. Regular Sunday morning service will be at 9:30 a.m. Faith Bible Church and School on Woodland Road will hold its own Good Fri­ day service at 1 p.m. The Faith Bible School Victors will sing, the school handbell choir will perform, and two students will perform a piano duet. The Rev. Richard Sessink will be the speaker. Faith Bible Church will hold an 8:45 a.m. Easter breakfast, which will be followed by a Sunday morning service at the regular time. The women of Woodland United Methodist aic planning an Easter Fellowship they have held for many years for the women of all area churches. This service will be Thursday mor­ ning, March 27 at 9 a.m. Sue MacGregor will speak. Refeshments will follow. ' Woodland United Methodist and Zion Lutheran each will have a Sunrise Service at 7 a.m., followed by a breakfast. Woodland United Methodist will hold a Maundy Thursday service with communion at 7 a.m. in the church parlor March 28. A Sunrise Service for the combined Lakewood United Methodist and Lake Odessa Central United Methodist churches will be at Central Methodist at 7 a.m. Easter Sunday. The Rev. Keith Laidler will speak. A breakfast will follow. Lakewood United Methodist Church will hold a Tennebrae Service with special music and communion at 7 p.m. on Maundy Thurs­ day, March 28. Claudine Matthews, after a prolonged il­ lness and a stay at Thomapple Manor, was able to attend Kilpatrick United Brethren Church with her sister, Barbara Dalton, on Sunday. She has been home for a few weeks. Sandy Chase is back in the hospital for more tests. The children of Tom and Jo Raines will hold an open house for their 25th wedding an­ niversary on Saturday, March 25, from 5 to 10 p.m. at Lakewood United Methodist Church. No gifts requested. Ford and Orphs Enz returned to their home in Woodland Township last week after spen­ ding several winter months in Florida. The “Sound of Music” committee of Lakewood United Methodist Church will hold a benefit breakfast at the church Saturday, March 23, from 7 to 10 a.m. The men’s Saturday morning prayer breakfast that usual­ ly meets at a restaurant in Woodbury will go to that breakfast this week. The committee have added sausage and eggs to the menu. Proceeds from current committee projects will go toward two microphones and a front monitor. This committee is also taking orders for Vidalia onions, which will be shipped from Georgia straight to the customer when they are harvested later this spring. These onions may be ordered by calling the church office at 367-4800 weekday mornings, or 367-4140 whenever you can catch someone. The high school group at Lakewood United Methodist held a “Rock-A-Thon” Saturday night and Sunday morning to generate funds for their 1991 missionary trip. This year they by Catherine Lucas plan to travel to Traverse City in June and help build a playground for a Native American School. It has been announced that the Woodland Gospel Singers have a new member. Cory Furbish of Wyoming. It has also been an­ nounced that the well-known singers will hold a joint concert with the James Blackwood Quartet of Memphis in April in Central Auditorium in Hastings. For this concert on­ ly, the Rev. Steve Reid will join the Woodland Gospel Singers. Advance tickets for the concert are available from Linda Kenfield, 945-4658, or Reid, 948-9555, at con­ siderably less than they will cost at the door. The Woodland Gospel Singers are also planning a concert for Sunday, April 21, with Ray and Millie Overholt, at Lakewood United Methodist Church. Vernon Thompson, Circus Chairman of Grand Ledge Masonic Lodge, reports that more than 150 cans of food were delivered to the food bank at Zion Lutheran Church. This food was donated by Lakewood area children who attended the Youth Caravan Circus in Lansing earlier this month with half price and food donation tickets. More than 180 food items donated at the Sunfield School also was returned to a food bank in Sunfield. Judge Shaw named editor of ‘Intercom’ Barry County Probate Judge Richard H. Shaw has been named editor of “Intercom.” the newsletter of the Michigan Probate Judges Association. “Intercom is an informational and educa­ tional publication mailed quarterly to all Pro­ bate. Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Jjuiges in Michigan. “1 look forward to this challenge” said Judge Shaw, “although it is an additional responsibility over and above my own docket, it will help me keep abreast of the latest developments that affect the Probate and Juvenile Court. The more informed I am as a judge, the better job I will do for the people of Barry county." Shaw was appointed to the h’.*'_h in October 1986, and was electfl six-year term in 1988. UNCLAIMED! NOW 148.00 WITHOUT AD $449.00 CASH LAYAWAY PLACE: DATE: TIMES: Phone orders accepted The WHITE SEWING MACHINE Company of America has authorized us to sell to the public new overstocked 1991 HEAVY DUTY, OPEN ARM sewing machines, made of METAL and sew on all fabrics. Denim, canvas, upholstry, nylon, stretch, vinyl, silk, even SEWS ON LEATHERI Sews buttonholes, mono­ grams, hems, satin stitches, overcasts, dams, appliques, and more. These HEAVY DUTY MACHINES are suitable lor home, professional or school room sewing. All machines are new In factory sealed boxes. 20 year Warranty. Seams Right, 136 E. State St., Saturday, March 23 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Hastings • 948-9518 Demonstration & Sale by A Family Sewing Center e 1W1 HELPING TO MAKE THE SECOND CENTURY FUND DRIVE A SUCCESS Mr. and Mrs. Harry Adromte Mrs. Loretta Aldrich Algonquin Lake Association Andrus Chevrolet Mr. and Mrs. Charles Annette Mr. and Mrs. David Arnold Dr. and Mrs. James Atkinson Mrs. Marianne Baerman Virginia W. Bard Barry County Lumber Home Canter Mr. and Mrs. Larry Baum Mr. and Mrs. Richard Beduhn Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Belgraph Dr. and Mrs. Larry Blair Bosley Pharmacy Mr. and Mrs. Herman Bottcher Mr. and Mrs. Gary Bowman Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Bradley Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brighton Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Brown Mr. and Mrs. Harold Buerge Mr. and Mrs. Harry Burke Mr. and Mrs. Paul Burkey Mr. and Mrs. Don Button Mr. and Mrs. Dutch Cappon Mr. and Mrs. Roy Carlson Cary Display Dr. and Mrs. Eldon Cassel Mr. and Mrs. Ken Chandler Mr. and Mrs. Mark Christensen Dr. and Mrs. Dick Clark Mr. and Mrs. David Coleman Mr. and Mrs. James Coleman Mr. Ron Conkbn Mr. and Mrs. Marshal Cook Mr. and Mrs. William Cook Consumer Power Mr. and Mrs. Leon Corey The County Seat Lounge Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Cove Cove Distributors. Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Dorr Darby Mr. Paul R. Dean Mr. and Mrs. Douglas DeCamp Dr. and Mrs. Paul DeWitt Mr. and Mrs. Philip Diftngham Mr Steve Echtinaw Mr. and Mrs. Fred Eckardt Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Edger Mr. and Mrs. George Etter Mr. and Mrs. Marshal Evans Mr. and Mrs. Mark Feldpausch Mr. Howard Ferris Mr. and Mrs. James Fisher Flexfab, Inc. Dr. Michael Flohr, Thomapple Opthamology Mr. Walter Forsberg Afoert and Sharon Franak Mr. and Mrs. Howard Frost Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Fuhr Dr. Stacey Garrison Mr. and Mrs. Charles Garvey Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gergen Dr. and Mrs. Dan Gole Mr. and Mrs. David Goodyear Great Lakes Bancorp Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Groos Florence Tyden Groos Trust Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Groos Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Guenther Mr. and Mrs. Richard Guenther Mr. Eugene Haas Dr. Glenn Hahn Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Hall Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hamiltun Mr. and Mrs. LL. Hamp Hastngs Chrysler Hastings City Bank Hastings Fiber Glass Hastings Manufecturiiig Company Hastings Medical Group Hastings Mutual Hastings Sanitary Service Hastings Savings and Loan Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Hauschiid Miss Etenor Haven Mr. Adlebert Heath Mrs. E.J. Hildebrandt Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Hodges Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hcke Mr. and Mrs. John Hopkins Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hubert Mr. Richard Hudson Mr. and Mrs. Michael Humphreys Mr. and Mrs. James Hund Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kiov. meh Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kogge Dr. and Mrs. Daryl Larke Mr. Laurence Larkin Mr. and Mrs. James Lewis Mr. Harold Lewis Ms. Patricia Lewis Dr. Stephen Loftus Fred and Patricia Markle Mr. and Mrs Robert Martin Dr. and Mrs. Lynn McConnel Mr. and Mrs. Greg McGandy Mr. and Mrs. Gary McKee Mr. and Mrs. Earl McMaSn Dr. Kenneth. Merriman Thank You from the YMCA of BARRY COUNTY Mrs. Ruth M. Huntley WiBonore Huver Mr. and Mrs. Garrett N. Isham J-Ad Graphics Mr. Jerald Jacobs Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jacobs Ms. Jeanie Jarvis Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Johnston Ms. Kari Kauffman Ms. Elizabeth Kensington Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Kensington Mr. and Mrs. Dan King Mr. and Mrs. Robert King Mr. end Mrs. Stanley Krkendal Mr. Wilfiam Meyer Mr. Floyd Milter Mr. and Mrs. Ken Miler Mr. and Mrs. Mike Murphy National Bank of Hastings Larry Ned Agency, Farm Bureau Insurance Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Newton Mr. and Mrs. Wade Nitz Ms. Phyis Olmstead Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Olson Mr. and Mrs. Bemie Oom Mr. and Mrs. John Panfil Mr. and Mrs. Bert Payne J.C. Penney KCI am really pleased that the community saw the value of these projects, and felt that they were worthy of their support. I also think that the success of this effort shows the appreciation the community has for the many years of dedication to youth given by Bob King and Dave Storms, the former and current YMCA directors. They both should feel very good about this public endorsement of their efforts. People know these have been good programs for many years, and they want to see them continued. J J — Jim Fisher, Chairman Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Perry Larry Pol Realty inc. Renner Ford Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Robbe Mr. and Mrs. Cart Schoessel Mr. and Mrs. Sandy Schondelmayer Mrs. Dorothy Scudder Hon. and Mrs. Retard Shaw Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sherwood Hon. and Mrs. Richard Shuster Siegel, Hudson. Gee and Fisher Mr. and Mrs. Pad Siegel Mr. and Mrs. Al Signa Dr. and Mrs. Wfam Songer Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sorenson Ms. Saty Stanton Dr. Jo Stebbins Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stebbins Mr. and Mrs. Gerald A. Stein Mr. Chester B. Stem Mr. and Mrs. David Storms Mr. and Mrs. David Styf Mr. Thomas Sutherland Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Tucker E. Tyden AB Mr. and Mrs. Robert VanderVeen Mr. and Mrs. Dave Vender Walter and Fluke C.P.A. Dr. and Mrs. Jack Walton Dr. and Mrs. Jim Weatherhead Mr. and Mrs. Frank Weyerman Mrs. Shirley Wetnik Miss Barbara Wilcox Mr. and Mrs. David Wilcox Dr. and Mrs. Steve Wfctem Kenneth N. Wcker Sr. and Family Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Wolverton Dr. David Woodliff Ms. Patrioa Woods Mr. David Wren Mr. Keith Yerty Mr. and Mrs. George Youngs Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ziegler RICHARD COTTER MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. King Mr. Louis E. Postula Hastings Dty Bank Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Groos Mr. and Mrs. David Goodyear III Dr. and Mrs. Wiiam Baxter and Family Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Brk? Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Guenti>?r A.K. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Duane Jarman Mr. Rowland F. Hal Bird Ladder and Equipment Co. Mr. Randy Moyer Ms. Mary E. Hamaty Ms. Betsy Camp/Mr. Bfl Vesely Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Wolverton Mr. D. Lurton Massee, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Russ Hammond Mr. and Mrs. David Wifcnx Mr. Jefferson Davis Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James Fisher Mr. and Mrs. Clair Strommen IN HONOR OF CHESTER A.E. LUND. M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Johnson RUDY AND CLEOPHA FLORA MEMORIAL Mr. and Mrs. Harley Marsh CURTIS WHITE MEMORIAL Mr. and Mrs. Glendon Curtis H.N. WOOD MEMORIAL Mr. and Mrs Richard J. Guenther In honor of the Probate and Juvenile Court Staff — The Honorable Richard Shaw and Robert Nida GRAND TOTAL $58,405.22 YMCA DONT LET YOUR ASTHMA MANAGE YOU: when you can manage your asthma. For help, call your local American Lung Association AMERICAN ± LUNG ASSOCIATION* �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 21, 1991 Volleyball honor roll: County volleyball payers selected to all-league squads Though no Barry County volleyball teams won conference or district titles, several schools were well represented when various all-conference selections were revealed. Lakewood, which finished second in the Capital Circuit and was runner-up to host Wayland at the district tournament, received four nominations on the all-conference team. Senior Deanna Richard was the only Viking on the first team. She established a new school record with 51 aces on 198 serve points. Richard was also voted Lake wood’s top defensive player, posting an 88 percent effi­ ciency on digs, passing and serve receiving, and was selected to the all-regional team. Senior Heather Reese and junior Christa Potter were second-team all-CC selections. Reese finished in the top four in all statistical categories for the Vikings, and is an excellent all-around player and team leader, according to coach Kellie Rowland. Potter had an outstanding junior season, shattering the school record with a total of 218 kills. She was selected by her teammates as Lakewood’s Most Valuable Player and was an honorable mention all-region pick. Rausch, a sophomore, was selcted as an honorable mention all-CC player. She led the Viking servers with 203 points and an 87.8 serve efficiency percentage, as well as show­ ing marked improvement in her passing over the course of the season, raising her percen­ tage from 30-97.5 percent efficiency. Middleville lost to Lake wood in the district semifinals, but the highlight of its season was a strong second place finish in the O-K Blue. The Trojans were tied for third with Hamilton and Byron Center entering the conference meet, but finished second to Calvin Christian to slip into second in the overall standings. Seniors Jamie Beuschel and Polly Kidder were awarded all-conference recognition, while Pam Elkins, who is also a senior, was honorable mention. Beuschel led the team in total points from her outside hitter position, and posted 94 aces. Kelle Young Lakewood’s Katherine Rausch, Heather Reese, Deanna Richard and Christa Potter including 33 in league play. Kidder " quarterbacked ” the Trojan offense as its only setter and served as co-captain. She was selected the Most Valuable Player by her teammates. Elkins was a consistent back row player, leading the team in good digs to the setter. Coach Cindy Middlebush said that all-three players will be sorely missed next season. Five Maple Valley players received recognition by the S.M.A.A. coaches poll, with senior Tammy Ashley a first-team selection. Ashley connected on 80 percent of her serves and 79 percent of her passes, as well as posting 31 kills and 28 blocks form her hitter position, both of which led the Lions. Three more Maple Valley players were honorable mention selections, including senior Sheryl Finkler and juniors Janet Boldrey and Sara DeGroot. Finkler was the Lions top server at 82 per­ cent and she fired in 44 aces, which also led the team. She was also one of Maple Valley’s main setters, making good on 534 of 553 for 97 percent efficiency, and passed at 84 percent. Boldrey, a junior, served at 81 percent, passed at 85 percent and had 17 kills and 26 blocks during the season. She is a second-year varsity player. DeGroot joined Finkler as a principal set­ ter, and hit 517 of 539 for a 96 percentage. She also performed well in the front row, con­ necting on 72 percent of her spikes and recor­ ding 13 kills. Senior Dawn Hicks received special men­ tion. She moved into the Maple Valley district when Springfield closed, and contributed some fine all-around play, according to coach Carol Kraai. Hastings was represented in the Twin Valley by juniors Shana Murphy and Kelle Young, both of whom were second-team selections. Murphy also received all-regional recognition. The Skinny by Todd Tubergen NCAA reforms, too little too late? Shana Murphy BOWLING RESULTS: Monday Bowlerettes Kent Oil 70-30; Brittten Concrete 67-33; D & J Electric 54^45 H; Riverbend Travel 51-49; Good Time Pizza 51-49; Hecker Agency 50-50; Dorothy’s Hairstyling 44W-55W. High Games and Series - L. Elliston 225-617; J. Skedgell 205-525; S. Greenfield 199-470; J. Elliston 195490; J. Richardson 181-490; D. Coencn 180484; L. Dawe 179-485; S. Pennington 174473; M. Garber 173472. Good Games - L. Elliston 225; J. Elliston 195; S. Greenfield 199; N. Bulling 159; L. Dawe 179; T. Elliston 150; J. Richardsonf 181; J. Donnini 166; D. Morawski 158. Monday Mixers Three Ponies Tack 66&-37*6; Clays Din­ ner Bell 6242; Ferrell Gas 5945; Grandmas Plus One 5945; Hastings Bowl 5945; An­ drus of Hastings 5846; Deweys Auto Body 5846; Miller Real Estate 5648; Lazy Girls Inc. 5214-5114; Pioneer Apartments 52^-51*6; Girrbachs 48^-55*4; Dads Post #241 4616-57*6; Outward Appearance 46-58; Miller Carpets 45 *6-58 6; Music Center 45-59; Cinder Drugs 42-62; Goof Offs 41-63; Michelob 39-65. Good Games - G. Cochran 142; E. Ulrich 170; M. Moore 157; S. Neymciyer 167; L. Warner 143; H. Service 192; K. Keeler 190; P. Czinder 166; C. Jenkins 156; J. Solmes 177; D. Kidderf 170; D. James 176; S. Decker 157; P. Steortz 154; B. Peterman 134; S. Nash 186; C. Bennett 162. Good Games and Series - M. Nystrom 193497; M. Wieland 180478; J. Dykehouse 212-505; D. Larsen 187-501; C. Beckwith 191-510; M. Garrett 170478; M. Matson 161460; Y. Markley 158465; J. Richardson 173471, J. Gasper 204498; W. Main 179490; S. Merrill 164461; S. Wilt 163474; G. Otis 180490; B. Hathaway 190-533; D. Kelley 200-556. Thursday Angels Stefanos 7516-28*6; McDonalds 67 *640*6; Clays 6741; Enforce Ware 58*649*6; Lil Brown Jug 51*6-52*6; Hastings Mutual 49-59; Barry Co. Real Estate 47-61. Good Games and Series - R. Benner 151; S Neymciyer 170-182; D. Snyder 181-188; S. Snider 157-150; D. Snider 188; T. Aller­ ding 149; C. Garrett 140; C. Burpee 174; S. Rose 168; T. VanBoven 180-176; D. Myers 141; T. Daniels 199-193; C. Heath 167; B. Cuddahee 183-185-545; C. Cuddahee 159. Tuesday MLxed Formula Realty 25-15; Marsh’s Refrigera­ tion 23 1/2-16 1/2; Lewis Realty 23-17; Thor­ napple Valley Equipment 23-17; Consumers Concrete 22 1/2-171/2; Admiral 20-20; Finish- Maple Valley’s Sheryl Finkler, Dawn Hicks, Tammy Ashley, Janet Boldrey and Sara DeGroot [ Sports ) ing Touch 18-22; Middle Lakers 17-23; Mill­ er’s Carpet 15-25; J&M 13-27. Mens High Games and Series R. Doorlag 204-528; B. Hesterly 204; J. Smith 188; D. Johnson 189; R. Hause 201; B. Slovinski 181-513; P. Anderson 211; D. Endres 204; S. Little 188; P. Schiachter 200; D. Rose 185. Doug Kear t 4-6-7-10 split converted 3-19-91. Womens High Games and Series B. Wilkins 202; G. Buchanan 474; D. Slovinski 155400; J. Sanlnocencio 212-536; B. Hesterly 165; B. Smith 142; B. Norris 161. Wednesday P.M. Friendly Home Parties 7141; Mace’s Phar­ macy 69*64216; Misfits 6745; Lifestyles 63*648’6; Nashville Locker 6349; Hair Care Center 62'649'/, Varney’s Stables 58-54; Easy Rollers 54’6-57'6; Valley Realty 47-64;-------- 4-108 High Ganics and Series - K. Becker 210-555; L. Elliston 187-529; L. Yoder 189497; E. Mesecar 185482; L. Hermenitt 161468; B. Miner 166443; S. Brimmer 178427; J. Pettengill 155424; B. Norris 162401; M. Brimmer 157; F. Schneider 165; D. Lawrence 143. Sunday Mixed Die Hards 7042; Alley Cats 69'642’6; Gutterdusters 6745; Get Along Gang 6448; Really Rottens Snyders 60'6-51*6; Holy Rollers 58'6-53’6; Hooter Crew 57-55; Traitois 57-55; Ogdenites 57-55; Pin Busters 55'6-56'6; Wanderers 52-60; We Don’t Care 51 6-60'6; We Don’t Care 51 *6-60'6; Green­ backs 50'6-61 '6; Chug A Lugs 50-62; Sand­ baggers 49'6-626; Misfits 48'6-63'6; Thunderdogs 48'6-63'6; Middlelakers 416-70'6. Womens High Game and Series - L. Begerow 199; D. VanCampen 188; D. Snyder 212-522; M. Snyder 208-512; D. M. Snyder 151; B. Moody 231-596; T. Penn­ ington 167; S. Wamkc 134; R. Davis 205-542; J. Ogden 171; B. Cantrell 166; L. Barnum 206-547; R. Haight 183; K. Becker 190-551; D. Oliver 177-511; L. Jackson 168. Mens High Game and Series - D. Welsch 246-540; G. Snyder 204-559; C. Wilson 205-550; R. Mack 202-568; B. Drayton 182-502; J. Miller 173; B. Lake 181-509; M. Sizer 171; J. Woodard 195-535; R. Ogden 185-547; G. Sutliff 171-504; C. Haywood 187-541; B. Cantrell 164; J. Barnum 268-670; R. Hughes 200; E. Jackson 213-549. NEWS of Your Community can be read WEEKLY in The Hastings BANNER' Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! Now that I’m not covering basketball games every Tuesday night. I’m finding time to do other things, like catch up on my television. Last Tuesday I found myself sifting through all the channels, but all I could find was “The Wizard of Oz,” at least until I checked the PBS channel, where I discovered a round table discussion on the Knight Foundation’s Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics. The commission’s report on possible reforms to the deterioration of collegiate sports is the result of an 18-month study, at an estimated cost of $2 million. The commision was co-chaired by former Notre Dame president Father Theodore Hesburg and former University of North Carolina president William Friday. Also on the panel was Congressman Paul Henry, who has introduced legisla­ tion to make higher education institu­ tion’s financial records open to the public on a per-sport basis, as well as representatives of the various sectors of the institution, such as coaches and faculty members. In the recent past I have written several columns concerning the declin­ ing moral fiber of collegiate sports. Most have criticized the NCAA and its members for letting the situation snowball into a full-fledged crisis. I was frankly disgusted to see the cheating, the mismanagement of funds, the multi­ million dollar television contracts, the whole nine yards (pun intended). Apparently I am not .‘he only one. The commission, after hearing testimony from the aforementioned sectors, and many more, including NCAA Executive Director Dick Schultz, has drafted a plan to clear up the image of intercollegiate athletics. It will be no easy task, rest assured. Like I’ve indicated in the past, and I heard the term more than once during the discussion, big revenue sports such has basketball and football have become essentially “semi-professional” sports. Now they are planning to change things. Why now? Couldn't the NCAA see what was hap­ pening, especially after fiascos like SMU, Oklahoma and the countless other scandals? Collegiate sports was once wholesomely American. A player could use his skills on the field to secure a degree when it was unlikely he would have received one otherwise. Then enter “the root of all evil". Money. Henry said that 80-90 percent of Divi­ sion 1-A schools lose money. I find that incomprehensible, given the fact that CBS paid SI billion for the rights to televise the NCAA basketball tourna­ ment. Notre Dame received S37 million for the rights to their football games from NBC. Still, according to Henry, Universities are too important to the future of this country. Let’s treat them that way! those schools lost a total of $300400 million last year, which is an average if about $650,000 per institution. Where do all of the “donations" from alumni go? Who handles this money? Now that the situation has reached a crisis stage, something is being done about it. I think that all sectors involved would like to see the integrity of col­ legiate sports restored, and the commis­ sion’s report is a step in the right direction. But the hard part will be juggling the interests of all of those sectors, to come up with a battle plan that will please athletes, coaches, faculty, boosters, trustees, presidents — even the politicians! • Specifically, the report calls for the college presidents (chief executive of­ ficers) to assume all responsibility for the athletic department, including televi­ sion and financial matters. You think coaches jobs arc constantly in danger, wait until the presidents have to shoulder this burden. Remember what happened when MSU President John DiBiaggio tried to stop George Perles from taking over as athletic director? The commission also wants to raise the admission standards for athletes to levels more comparable to the student bodies in general. Proposition 48 op ponents such as Georgetown basketball coach John Thompson have criticized the NCAA for being partial to non­ minority student-athletes, and this will not sit well with them. It also wants to require all money donated to the athletic department to be tunneled through the university’s general fund. Alumni will not know whether they are funding a new scoreboard or a biology lab. That will be OK with some of them, but others will undoubtedly cease donations. Coaches will not be able to sign edorsement contracts for their teams, but will receive long-term contracts if their athletes meet academic standards, also set by the commission. Student-athletes would be required to make “satisfactory progress" toward graduation (in five years), or face ineligibility. Kudos to the commission for trying to do something about the situation, but that “situation" may now be a dilemma. It may be too late. I wish them all the luck in the world, because they will need it But being a doubter by nature, I say disband the entire Division I program. Eliminate recruiting, scholarships, the whole lot of it! Maybe teams can become "club teams" loosely affiliated with the university, but don't force athletes to become students. If a student becomes an athlete, then fine. But it isn’t fair to the rest of the university to have its integrity shredded by something the coaches or players on the football team may do. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 21, 1991 — Page 13 School’s a zoo for Southeastern Elementary’s DK students Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle. After a performance featuring animal songs and poems, the litle zoo keepers took their guests cn a tour of their zoo, showing them the books, pictures, sculptures and other animal-related projects. “The children really enjoyed it,” said Bender. “We had two dozen pets visit our classroom over the weeks and we even made butter and had a sheep come in when we studied farm animals.” Cindy Bender’s morning and afternoon developmental kindergarten classes had a "roaring good lime” as they wrapped up eight weeks of animal studies. They turned their classroom into a zoo and invited their parents and other guests to join in the fun. With the help of their parents, the children each made a cage for their favorite stuffed animal to put on display in the zoo. There were bears, giraffes, rabbits, frogs and even a Southeastern Elementary School teacher Cindy Bender leads her afternoon developmental kinaergarten class in a recitation of how to make a “hippopotamus sandwich.” Jim Coenen shows his mother Brenda Coenen, some of the signs used In the class's zoo program which featured songs and poems about animals. Tax tribunal denies suit in Prairieville These three snack on animal crackers after their performance. NEWS., shared with a friend who's near orfar! Subscribe Today! by Sandra Ponsettd"11111*1^ Staff Writer The Michigan Tax Tribunal has denied a re­ quest, for a class action suit filed on behalf of Prairieville Township residents in the special sewage assessment district, announced Township Supervisor Roy Reck at the board's March 14 meeting. Attorney Richard Reed of Kalamazoo filed the class action suit on behalf of 30 special assessment district residents who have appeals before the Michigan Tax Tribunal. Class action suits are often granted in cir­ cuit court cases, but are not commonly granted by the tribunal. However, Recd stated in a-February interview that he felt he had good chance of being permitted a class action since his clients were appealing a 1 percent property tax administration fee which has been ruled to be illegal. The litigation before the tribuanl also ap peals the tax assessment levied for a sewer system, on which the design has not been finalized. Reed could not be reached for comment Wednesday afternoon. However, he said earlier that even if the class action is denied his clients will still appeal to the tribunal individually. During last Thursday’s meeting, the Prairieville Township Board authorized the clerk to return the 1 percent administration fee to all those in the South West Barry County Sewer District who paid it. Call The Banner.'..948-80S1 (^ Words for the Ys ) 1991 Winter YMCA Womens Volleyball Team ’ W-L Bobs Gun & Tackle....................................18-0 R. James Elect............................................ 13-5 Hastings Burial Vault................................. 13-5 Pennock Hospital...................................... 11-7 Buckland Insurance....................................10-8 McDonalds/Hastings Wrecker................. 4-14 Thomapple Manor.................................... 3-15 D.J. Elec./Hallifax Scrv........................... 0-18 ,.,.E1ri.c® Davi? •,ro?1 left> shows mother Janette Hurless and oaby sister Nikki Davis the animal book she made. Hastings YMCA-Youth’s Council’s 3 on 3 Basketball Team W-L Something.................................................... 6-0 Vonderhoff...................................................6-0 Nichols......................................................... 4-2 Wild Thing....... ...........................................4-2 McKeoughs..................................................4-2 Superette....................................................... 3.3 Heide............................................................ 3.3 Non Runners................................................3-3 Mad Dog.......................................................2-4 Steeby............................................................1.5 Law and Order............................................. 0-6 Garrisons......................................................0-6 YMCA Youth Council’s Adult Floor Hockey Team W-L-T Hackers..................................................... 4-1-0 Avengers..................................... 3-2-0 Renegades................................................. 2-1-1 leers............................................................1-3-1 Destroyers................................................. 1-4-0 Results leers 3 vs. Hackers 6; Renegades 12 vs. Destroyers 6; Hackers 15 vs. Desiroyers 4; Avengers 13 vs. leers 5. YMCA-Youth Council’s High School Volleyball Team W-L-T Division I Patriots........................................... 5-1-0 Ball Blasters............................................. 5-1-0 Minor Threat............................................ 3-3-0 Doesn’t Matter......................................... 2-4-0 Wild Things...............................................2-4-0 Ace............................................................. 1-5-0 Division II Moe Play...................................................6-0-0 Runnin Rebels.......................................... 5-1-0 Snap........................................................... 4-2-0 Spikers....................................................... 2-4-0 Swaggers....................................................1-5-0 IRS.............................................................0-6-0 Division III Hammer Who.......................................... 4-0-0 Ahearn....................................................... 3-1-0 Hammers................................................... 3-1-0 Bad Altitude............................................. 2-2-0 3 Men and Frey......................................... 0-4-0 Bump Me...................................................0-4-0 YMCA-Youth Council’s High School Indoor Soccer Team W-L-T A League Endsley......................................................2-0-0 Lambert.................................................... 2-1-0 Bell............................................................ 1-1-0 Ryans......................................................... 1-2-0 Sidekicks................................................... 0-2-0 B League Blue Light Special..................................... 2-0-0 Ace-O........................................................ 2-0-0 Wild Things...............................................0-1-1 The Unknowns......................................... 0-1-2 Pierce.........................................................0-2-1 Suspect nabbed for flashing J-Ad Graphics News Service A Rutland Township man accused of ex­ posing himself to one woman and touching another has been arrested for indecent expo­ sure and assault and battery. Lupe M. Hernandez, 37, of 5240 Upton Road, was arrested Friday by Hastings Police on the two misdemeanor charges. Hernandez pleaded not guilty Friday in Hastings District Court to the charges. A pretrial hearing was set for next Wednesday. Police allege Hernandez exposed himself to a shopper at a Hastings department store on Feb. 28. He then left with two other people in a yellow station wagon. On March 8, in a downtown Hastings of­ fice, police said Hernandez touched a woman on her buttocks. He also grabbed her hand and made a suggestive comment, according to police. The indecent exposure charge is punishable by up to one year in jail. The assault and bat­ tery charge carries a maximum term of 90 days in jail. ‘Lordy! Lordy! Gary’s forty!” IrJ® Love, w u Ken and Cinny �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 21, 1991 Burglar sentenced to prison for house break-in J-Ad Graphics News Service A Galesburg man accused of breaking into a Prairieville Township home was sentenced last Thursday to a 5-to-15-year prison term. Eric P. Jiran, 29, received credit for 155 days spent in the Barry County Jail awaiting sentencing. Jiran was arrested in September by Barry County Sheriffs deputies in connection with a burglary in the 10500 block of Hyland Drive. Trial begin in February for Jiran on the of­ fense, punishable by up to 15 years in prison. But after the prosecuting attorney made his opening statement and the first prosecution witness testified, Jiran decided to plead guilty to the charge. In other court business: •A Delton man arrested for possession of a stolen pickup truck has been sentenced to serve up to five years in prison. William C. Betts, 33, of 180 Trails End, received the 40-to-60 month sentence on March 7. He received credit for 39 days spent in jail. Betts was arrested in December after au­ thorities arrested a man and a woman near Court News Delton who were suspects in a Muskegon murder case. The suspects told authorities they offered to give Betts a stolen pickup truck if he would buy them a car. Betts pleaded guilty in January to the felony charge in exchange for the dismissal of a separate case in which Betts allegedly asked a witness to lie to police, telling them Betts knew nothing about the stolen truck. •A Freeport man accused of breaking into a barn to steal items inside has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge. Jeffrey S. Allen, 17, of 6400 Fighter Road, was charged with entering without breaking in connection with the November incident in the 1400 block of Ryan Road in Irving Township. The charge is a felony, punishable by up to five years in prison plus fines. CLASSIFIEDS .The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 /hank You In Memoriam Lost <£ /■ otind CARD OF THANKS IN MEMORIAM “In memory of my father, Frank Mario Mix, Sr., who passed away six years ago March 24, 1985." “What the caterpillar calls the end of the world. The master calls butterfly.” Loved and Missed Your daughter ____________________ Myra LOST - all white male boxer, red collar, “Dempsey”, friendly, Pine Lake/Doster Lake area. 664-4175 after 6pm. Thanks to all who sent cards for our 50th anniversary. Special thanks to Pat Bowerman for the beautiful cake. Earl & Adele Argetsinger REWARD: For return of ladies’ purse and contents. R. Picking. 945-2401. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our friends and relatives for cards, flowers and phone calls during the celeb­ ration of our golden wedding anniversary. We thank our chfldrcn for arranging the anniversary dinner at the Comer Landing, where we were honored with their presence as well as with the presence of our grandchildren. We also thank our Kilpatrick Church family for their surprise contribution to this special occassion on Sunday. Donald and Bonnie Norton IN MEMORIAM Arlo Henrickson In loving memory of our beloved husband and father who passed away March 26, 1990. We cannot bring the old days back, his hand we cannot touch. But in our hearts we cherish memories of the one we love so much. Deeply missed and loving memories by wife, Ellen and children Help Wanted DENTAL HYGIENIST wanted in quality patient care office. 3-4 days/wk. $16.00/hr. Please reply to ad #527, C/o the Hastings Reminder, P.O. Box 188, Hastings, MI 49058, RECEPTIONIST position open in busy dental office. 30-40hrs?wk. Good pay. Reply to ad #526, c/o the Hastings Reminder, P.O. Box 188, Hast­ ings, MI 49058.___________ R.N. NEEDED for Barry Community Hospice. Must have high motivation to work with terminally ill patients with an interdisciplinary team. Home health care experience preferred; must have current Michigan lisccasc. Competitive salary and benefit package. Contact Good Samaritan Hospice Care, (616)965-1391. EOE Uttsiness Services COOK’S CARPET CLEAN­ ING is jump starting spring with fresh clean carpets and UPHOLSTERY. Call now and take advantage of our VALUE PACKED OFFERING. Call 795-9337. FACSIMILE SERVICE: Send or receive your Fax Transmis­ sions. For more information call: Midwest Communications 616-948-9633. Ask for Sue or Rosie.____________________ PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE. Residential, busi­ ness, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 WOLFF TANNING BEDS. New Commerical, home units, from $199. Lamps, lotions, accessories. Monthly payments low as $18. Call today FREE NEW Color Catalog. 1-800-228-6292. FREE 6 WEEK OLD PUPPIES “wormed", mother registered yellow lab, 948-4038, REGISTERED QUEENS­ LAND BLUEHEELER pups, $150. Great stock dogs! 623-8778. DENTAL HYGIENIST — WANTED — In quality patient-care office, 3-4 days/week, S16.00/hour. Apply to: Ad #527 c/o Hastings Reminder P.O. Box 188, Hastings, Ml 49058 RN/LPN Temporary ... needed to cover for vacation and maternity leave. 2nd and 3rd shifts. Wages negotiable based on experience. For an interview contact L. Glover, RN, Director of Nursing 616-945-2407 THORNAPPLE MANOR 2700 Nashville Rd. Hastings, MI e.o.e. RN/LPN Charge Nurse 7 to 3 every other weekend. Wages negotiable based on experience. For an interview contact L. Glover, RN. Director of Nursing 616-945-2407 THORNAPPLE MANOR 2700 Nashville Rd. Hastings, MI e.o.e. Police Beat THANK YOU Thanks to all the friends and neighbors who wished me well in my retirement. The many cards, letters and gifts were deeply appreciated. Thanks again for everything. ______________ Floyd Colvin I'or Kent SMALL ONE bedroom apart­ ment in Delton area with Crooked Lake access, has cable hookup available, $310 per month plus deposit, includes utilities and heat Call 623-6600 days or 623-8203 after 6pm. S'ational Ads HOSPITAL JOBS: start $6.8O/hr, your area. No experi­ ence necessary. For information call 1-900-226-9399 ext. 1885. 6am-8pm 7 days. $12.95 phone fee. On March 7, he pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of attempted entering without break­ ing. Sentencing was set for April 4 in Barry County Circuit Court. •A man on probation, accused of passing four bad checks in December at Hastings stores, has been sentenced to serve one year in jail for the probation violation. David H. Louiselle, 37, of 610 N. Michi­ gan Ave., also was ordered Mfrch 7 to pay $1,000 in court costs and to make restitu­ tion. In the latest case, he was placed on pro­ bation for two years. Louiselle was arrested in December for al­ legedly writing bad checks totalling S120. In February, he pleaded guilty to a lesser mis­ demeanor offense of passing a bad check to­ talling less than $50. In exchange, a felony charge of writing three bad checks within 10 days was dismissed. In 1988, Louiselle was sentenced to serve one day a week in jail for 18 months follow­ ing a conviction for attempted welfare fraud. He also was ordered to pay $5,000 in restitu­ tion to the Barry County Department of So­ cial Services. •A Hastings woman has been found guilty of theft and check forgery following a threcday trial ending March 6 in Barry County Circuit Court. The seven-woman, three-man jury deliber­ ated for two hours before finding Billie Lee Chamberlain guilty of larceny in a building and uttering and publishing a bad check. Chamberlain, 26, of 418 W. Court St., then pleaded guilty to a supplemental charge that she has a prior conviction. She was arrested on charges of stealing checks and a typewriter in April 1990 from R.E. Henry Trucking on McCann Road in Irving Township. Michigan State Police alleged Chamberlain then forged a check for $357.83 taken from the company and cashed it in Middleville. The prosecution presented testimony from 13 witnesses during the three-day trial before Judge Richard M. Shuster. The defense wit­ nesses testified on Chamberlain’s behalf. The defendant did not take the stand. Chamberlain will be sentenced March 28 in Barry County Circuit Court. She faces up to four years in prison for the larceny charge and up to 14 years in prison for the forged check charge. •A woman accused of passing six bad checks at Hastings stores in November will be sentenced next week in Barry County Cir­ cuit Court Anne B. Callan, also known as Anne B. Horton, 25, was arrested in December on charges of passing the checks, totalling $501.77, at two Hastings stores over a 10­ day period in November. On Feb. 22, Callan, formerly of Freeport, pleaded guilty to two of the six charges of writing a check on a closed account The re­ maining four charges will be dropped when she is sentenced. Each count is a felony offense, punishable by up to two years in prison plus $500 in fines. NEWS I-arm REGISTERED QUEENS­ LAND BLUEHEELER pups, $150. Great stock dogs! 623-8778. Everyweek of your local community, appears in the Banner Wanted LIVE IN COMPANION NEEDED for elderly lady, room and food allowance plus negoti­ able salary. Write letter of inquiry including personal refer­ ences. Reply to Ad #526, c/o Hastings Banner, P.O. Box B, Hastings, MI 49058. Call ^..-Subscribe 948-8051 I'or Sale USED RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES $50. and up: 210 South Grove Sl in Delton. 623-2629 or 623-8238. OLD ORIENTAL RUGS Wanted any size or condition. Call 1-800-443-7740. Send someone a happy ad Ph. 948-8051 HELP WANTED • Plastic Injection Mold Operators • General Office Help — Part-time — Now accepting employment applications Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. only ALL FEES ARC EMPLOYER PAID We specialize in Permanent & Temporary Placement and Contract & Payroll Services Call 948-8600 S^kWISE Nashville’s fire department was called out about 7:30 p.m. Saturday due to a malfunc­ tion at the Consumers Power supply station just north of Putnam Park on M-66. Nearby residents reported hearing an “explosion,” said Nashville Fire Chief Doug Yarger, a sound that was followed by the roaring of natural gas escaping from a vent in the small brick building. The firemen stood by with firefighting equipment and helped with traffic control while Consumers Power made repairs. The stretch of highway known as “Standpipe Hill” was temporarily closed, with traffic re-routed west and south of the park via Phidelphia and Bridge streets. The emergency lasted for about 20 minutes, said Yarger. Cross, collection plate stolen from church HASTINGS TWP. - A burglar broke into a church Saturday and stole a gold cross and collection plate from the altar. The break-in at Hope United Methodist Church, 2920 S. Bedford Road, was discovered Sunday morning, according to Barry County Sheriff’s deputies. The burglar broke a window in a door and reached inside to unlock the door, deputies said. In addition the the cross and plate, the burglar stole an electronic keyboard from die building. The cross, standing about 20 inches tall, was valued at $200. The plate was estimated to be worth $100, and the keyboard was valued at $200. Boat motor stolen at Fine Lake JOHNSTOWN TWP. - A boat motor was cut loose and stolen last week from a pontoon boat at Fine Lake. The $3,500 Johnson motor was reported missing last Thursday, said Barry County Sheriffs deputies. The motor had been chained to the boat, which was docked near the 3300 block of West Shore Drive. The thief cut through the chains to steal the motor. No one hurt In fiery crash ASSYRIA TWP. - No one was injured when a car crashed into a ditch and caught fire Saturday on Brady Road south of Tasker Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said 16-year-old Lane R. Wesner, of Bellevue, was driving east on Tasker when he lost control of the car while turning south onto Brady Road. The car crossed into the northbound lane of Brady Road, went off of the west side of the road and struck a ditch. The car caught fire after the occupants left the vehicle. Wesner told deputies he was driving about 15 mph when he lost control of the 1989 Ford on the loose gravel road surface. Deputies reported only slight damage to the car from the impact ✓ Guns stolen In home burglary HASTINGS TWP. - Three guns were reported stolen Friday from a home, though the burglary could have taken place up to two weeks earlier. The resident of the home in the 3400 block of Bedford Road told Barry County Sheriff's deputies he noticed his sliding door was not working properly several days earlier. On Friday the resident discovered three weapons missing from his gun cabinet Stolen were a .44 Ruger revolver and left-handed shoulder holster, a .38 caliber Smith & Wesson revolver and shoulder holster and a 20 gauge shotgun. The three weapons were valued at $400. ' Deputies found pry marks on the sliding door and believe the burglar broke open the door to enter the house. (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service). Suspect arrested in truck theft J-Ad Graphics News Service A former Barry County man wanted by po­ lice in several Michigan communities was ar­ rested last week in connection with the February theft of a pickup truck in Hastings. William J. Casivant, 26, was arrested March 10 near Grayling when Crawford County Sheriff’s deputies found the 1991 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer abandoned on a county road. The small-size, four-door vehicle was re­ ported missing Feb. 25 from Andrus Chevro­ let on South Hanover Street Formerly used as driver’s education vehicle, the fully equipped truck had only 5,800 miles on it when it was taken during the night from a row of new trucks parked facing Shriner Street The truck was valued at $21,000. The Barry County Prosecutor's office is­ sued warrants March 11 charging Casivant with unlawfully driving away an automobile and with stealing a license plate. The car theft charge is a felony offense. Authorities said Casivant was driving the vehicle near Grayling when he ran out of gas. Abandoning the vehicle, he hitched a ride into town. Sheriffs deputies in Crawford found the vehicle, checked the license plate and vehicle registration and discovered the truck to be stolen. RECEPTIONIST Antiques OLD ORIENTAL RUGS Wanted any size or condition. Call 1-800-443-7740. _______ Nashville firemen help in gas leak PERSONNEL SERVICES IXC. P.O. Box 126 129 E. State St. Hastings, MI 49058 Position open in a busy... DENTAL OFFICE 30-40 hours/week, good pay. Reply to: Ad #526 c/o Hastings Reminder P.O. Box 188, Hastings, Ml 49058 Nursing Assistants Positions available for caring individuals. Nurse Aide Certificate required or limited enrollment in CNA classes for qualified ap­ plicants. We offer health insurance, illness and vacation benefits with a starting wage of $5.03 per hour. Please call ... 945-2407 Before April 5 for an interview. THORNAPPLE MANOR 27uO Nashville Rd. Hastings, Michigan 49058 eoe Deputies impounded the vehicle, which had been damaged on the driver’s side front-quarter panel. Casivant was arrested later in the day at a nearby apartment building. He told authorities he was living in near Hastings in a trailer park on Barber Road and decided to leave the area. Casivant found the unlocked truck at Andrus Chevrolet, smashed the ignition and drove the .vehicle away. Hastings Police said Casivant stole a li­ cense plate from a car parked nearby in the 500 block of East State Street and put it on the truck. Casivant told authorities he was on his way to visit a relative in Grayling. He remains lodged in the Crawford County Jail, where he is serving a 30 day sentence for a divorce matter. Authorities said also is wanted in Dearborn Heights and in Lapeer for traffic violations. His driver’s license is cur­ rently suspended, police said. Two arrested for car theft Two men were arrested Saturday on charges of stealing a car from a Hastings home. Edwin Vandecar, 20, of 180 Mary Lou Drive, and Larry B. Negus, 18, of 927 E. Clinton St., were arraigned this week in Hastings District Court on charges of unlaw­ fully driving away a motor vehicle. The charge is a felony offense. Vandecar also was charged with drunken driving following the 1:37 a.m. arrest Satur­ day in Hastings. Police said he was arrested as well on four counts of larceny under $100 in a separate case being investigated by Michigan State Police. A 1977 black Pontiac TransAm was re­ ported stolen early Saturday morning from a home in the 500 block of South Jefferson Street. The owner told police someone had entered his house, taken the car keys and driven the vehicle away. Hastings Police found the car on State Street downtown and pulled it over. Police talked with Vandecar, who was driving the car, and with Negus, who was a passenger, and administered several sobriety tests to Vandecar before arresting him. At the Barry County jail, Vandecar regis­ tered 0.15 percent on a chemical breath test and was lodged for drunken driving as well as for car theft. Vandecar told police he had permission to take the car, but police said the car's owner denied he had given permission to take the vehicle. Police said Negus was arrested after he ad­ mitted to an officer that he talked Vandecar into taking the vehicle. �March 14, 21, 28, 1991 — Special Supplement — The Hastings Banner Special Supplement t0 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings Banner �March 14,21,28,1991 — Special Supplement — The Hastings Banner — S3 S2 — March 14, 21, 28, 1991 — Special Supplement — The Hastings Banner r • -- Special Supplement An Ideal gift ♦♦♦ give a gift that keeps on giving all year long ... keep your friends up on the "NEWS of the County" Subscribe today to the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 The D'lnn/w Sok Amount Annual Tax Sale .1 .-..G ANNUAL TAX SALE ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP 0001 tesaa aaaaaaaU tearaaa. 0002 EQUITY LINE OF CREDIT 0003 0005 0007 0008 0009 0011 0012 Hastings Savings &Loan FDIC INSURED 201 E. 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Call R1GH NOW! 0015 EX E 165 FT Of S 900 FT Of SE 1/4 Of SW 1/4 Of SEC 6-1-7 ALSO EX S 350 R OF W 250 ~ SW 1/4. 390.65 1988 084140640740 N 50 RDS OF W 114 RDS OF SE 1/4 SEC 6d-7, AND W 2 RDS OF S 110 RDSOfSE 1/4 SEC 6-1-7. 1988 322.49 064140641340 COMM SW COR SEC 6-1-7, TH N 13-1/2 RDS, E 7-1/2 RDS, S 13-1/2 RDS, W 7-1/2 RDSTO8EG. 1988 595.19 084140740540 COM Al NW COR OF SEC 7-1-7 TH S 0025 0017 1600 Wat Crrm fit (M-4J) — Haslinp, Michigan 49056 0026 0028 53 FI TO POB ALSO COM 8 RDS S OF NW COR SEC 7-1-7 TH E 77 FT FOR BEG TH E 12 FT TH N 53 FT TH W 12 FT TH S 53 FT TO BEG. 1988 129.32 0801-007-0)0-00 0029 605.94 1988 080102102300 COM AT THE CEN U OF M-66 AND E & W HWY TH W 400 FT TO POB TH S 600 FT, TH W 350 FT TH N 235 FT TH E175 FT TH N 365 FT TH E 175 FT 562.43 1988 0841422410 00 BEG AT A PT 566.28 FT S Of THE NW COR OF SEC 22-1-7, THEN S 1.5444 CH, THEN E 1162 O< THEN N 1.5444 CH, THEN W 3.16i CH TO POB. UNk$ TO POB. 0018 895.32 0841-024401-00 N./INW^gCM-.-Z. 112)M 0019 W^/fsw'J/TsEC 25-1-7, LYING S 0020 355.10 06-01-025-014-00 , rrr_ W 10 A OF NE 1/4 NW 1/4 SEC *'7 08-02420-178-40 PAR SE 1/4 NW 1/4 SEC 20, T2N R8W, COM CENT POST SD SEC TH N 2 CHS 20 IKS. TH N 47.5 DEG W 10 CHS 81 IKS TO POB TH N 47.5 DEG W 1 CH. TH N 42.5 DEG E 2.5 CHS, TH S 4/.5 DEG E 1 CH TH S 42.5 DEG W 2.5 CH TO POB. 1/4 A M/L BALTIMORE TWP. 1988 41.26 0842421-35240 E 3/5 OF W 1/2 SW 1/4 SEC 21-2-8. EX BEG ON S UNE SEC 21, 1017-1/2 FT E Of SW COR SEC 21 TH N 553 FT, TH E 120 FT TH N TO A W 1/4 UNE SEC 21, THE 180 FT TO 1/8 UNE TH S TO S UNE SEC 21, TH W 300 FT TO BEG 35.5 AC. 1988 600 89 0842422-10240 W 500 FT N 80 A E 3/4 Of NW 1/4 SEC 22, T2N- R8W. BALTIMORE TWP. 20.2 A M/L 78270 1988 0842422-126 40 PAR NW 1/4 SEC 22, T2N-R8W, BALTIMORE TWP, COM N QTR POS'l SD SEC TH W 1,468.39 FT ON SEC LN, TH S 00 Df6 35'52* E 871.25 FT FOR POB TH S 00 DEG 35'52* E 900 FT. TH E 326.66 FT, TH N 17 DEG 00'00* E 1,040 FT, TH S 81 DEG 35'40* W 6 47.07 FT TO POB. 10.81 A M/l. WITH A 33 FT EASE FOR M/l INGRESS A EGRESS AS DESC IN 1001 P668. *E* 387.83 1988 08 02 0284 Tv00 PARC SE 1/4 SEC 28, T2N-R8W, BALTIMORE TWP, COM AT A PT ON CENT LN M-37 WHICH UES DUE W 1,022.30 FT A N 00 DEG 25' E 592.48 Ft FROM SE CO R SD SEC TH W 50 FT FOR PO8, TH W 82 FT, TH N 60.92 FT TH E 82 FT. TH 5 60.92 FT TO POB. 0.115 A M/t SEE L414 -P6652JEX^ 0043 R TH N 1 DEG 9- E 260 R TH N 89 DEG 38* W 679.10 FT TO CA OF RD TH S 1 DEG 23' W 86.61 FT TH 5 9 DEG 56'30* W 175.83 FT TO POB. 1980 179.97 0841428417-10 0044 0046 S 88 DEG 30* E 623.54 fT CENTER OF JENKINS RD TRUE POB TH N 88 DEG 30" W 240 FT TH 5 PAR WITH W U OF SEC 160 FT TH S 88 DEG 3C E TO GN! Of JENKINS RD TH N AL CA Of TO BEG. 1,089.48 064141541140 # t W 1/2 5 1/2 S 1/2 N 1/2 NW 1/4 SEC 15-1-7. EX PORTION SOLD TO STATE HWY DEPT FOR 1/W PURPOSES. 916.57 084141740840 COM AT NW COR NE 1/4 SE 1/4 SEC 17-1-7. TH E 135 H, TH S 200 FT, TH W 135 FT, TH N 200 FT TO BEG. 1988 420.79 084141840740 THE 5 394 FT Of W 560 FT Of SW 1/4 SE 1/4 SEC 18-1-7. ALSO BEG AT PT ON N A S 1/4 UNE SEC 18 WHICH UES 394 FT N 0 DEG 25' W OF S 1/4 PO ST SEC 18. TH N 0 DEG 25' W 72.66 FT, TH S 82 DEG 33' E 560.36 FT, TH W 555.10 FT TO BEG. 89.54 0641421404 40 0042 WHICH IS 596 FT S OF NW COR OF S 0027 595.19 1988 084140740740 COM 132 FT S OF NW COR 7-1-7 TH 0842414-37640 BEG 200 FT N Of SE COR SW 1/4 SEC 14-2-8 FOR BEG, TH N 260 FT, W 236 FT, S 260 FT E 236 FT TO POB. 1.40 A M/L 555.36 0841-02841140 A PARCEL OF LAND SW 1/4 SEC 28-1-7 BEG PT CEN RD DUE E 593.31*; TH N 09 DEG 56'30* E 307.66"; TH N 01 DEG 23' E 86.61' FROM S\v COR SEC 28; TH N 01 DEG 23' E 130.00'- TH S 69 DEG 38' E 678.80* TH S 6) DEG 09* W 130.00 FT; TH N 89 D EG 38' W 679.10- TO POB EX BEG AT PT IN CENT OF RD WHICH UES E 593.31 FT & N 9 DEG OF NW COR OF S SO A OF W 1/2 SW 1/4 SD SEC TH S ON SEC U 279 FT S 88 DEG 30* E 628 FT TO CEN OF HWY, N IN HWY 281.23 FT N 88 DEG 30" W 623.54 FT TO BEG. EX W 165 FT TO POB EX COM 132 FT 5 Of NW COR SEC 7-1 -7 TH E 77 FT TH N 53 FT TH W 77 FT TH 5 53 FT TO BEG ALSO COM 8 RDS OF NW COR NW 1/4 OF SEC 2) 660 FT E Of NW CORNER Of SD SE 1/4 Of NW 1/4 TH E ALONG SD U Of SE 1/4 OF NW 1/4 220 FT TH S PARA WITH W U OF SDSE1/4 0F NW 1/4 495 FT TH W PARA SD N U 88 FT TH S PARA WITH W U 495 FT TH W PARA SD N U 220 FT TH N 495 FT TH E 88 FT. TH N 495 0016 9454626 1,929.37 0841406402-10 COM IN W 1/2 Of SE 1/4 SEC 6 TIN R7W AT A POINT ON S SEC UNE 2 RODS E Of SE 1/4 POST TH N PAR WITH N A S 1/4 UNE 871 FT TH EASTERLY PAR WITH S SEC UNE 100 FT TH SOUTHERLY PAR WITH NAS 1/4 LINE 871 FT TO S SEC UNE TH WESTERLY 100 FT TO POB. 1988 384.98 084)40640340 All OF SE 1/4 SEC 6-1-7. W OF PUBLIC ROAD, EXCOMM NW COR SE 1/4, TH E 114 RDS, S 50 RDS. W64 RDS, S TO HIGHWAY, W 50 RDS, N TO lEG. 1703.07 0004 0006 Did you know that the equity in your home can work for you. Yes ... that’s right. You can purchase just about anything you want. 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N 2 DEG 15* E 275.53 FT, S 88 DEG 3V E 617.09 FT, S 9 DEG 56'30* W 263M FT, W 574 FT TO BEG. 1988 647.43 084143140240 N 30 A OF NE 1/4 NW 1/4 SEC 31-1-7 et COM 125 FT S OF NE COR NW 1/4 SEC 31-1-7, TH W 250 FT PAR TO A 36 FT S OF S UNE Of 1 STORY FRAME HOUSE, TH N 125 FT, E 250 FT, S 125 FT TO BEG. 1988 541.01 0047 0054 0056 0641436 025 00 COM Al SE COR W 80 A Of SW 1/4 172.91 BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP 0033 0034 0039 0040 0642402-25340 PAR COM 250 FT W Of SE COR SW 1/4 NE FRL 1/4 SEC 2 T2N-R8W BALTIMORE TWP. TH N 275 FT, TH W450 FT. TH S 275 FT, TH E 450 FT TO POB. 2.84 A M/L 379.30 08-02404-20140 PARC. NW FRL 1/4 NE FRL 1/4 SEC 4 T2N ft8W, BALTIMORE TWP POB INT NAS 1/4 IN A THEN 1/8 LN. THE SD 1/8 LN 535 FT M/L TH N 705 FT M/L TH W 238.5 FT M/l. TH N 806 FT M/L TO N SEC LN. TH W 297 FT M/l ON SEC LN TO N A S 1/4 LN, TH S ON SD 1/4 LN 1.518 FT M/l TO POB. 15 A M/L 0842404-22840 ,____ PO6 NE COR N FRL 1/2 NE 1/4 SEC 4 T2N R8W, BALTIMORE TWP TH W 405' ON N SEC LN TO POB TH S 157. TH W 200*. TH N 25* TH W 107. TH N 127* M/l fO N LN SD SEC. TH f 309 FT M/L ON N LN TO POB, W/tASE AS DESC IN L 0.90 A M/L 1988 95.22 06-02412-477-00 PARC COM SW COR E 1/2 SE 1/4 SEC 12, T2N-R8W.BALTIMORE TWP, FOR POfe TH N 500 FT, TH E 545 FT, TH S 500 FT, TH W 545 FT TO POB. 237.18 0642412-47840 PAR SE 1/4 SE 1/4 SEC 12 T2N R8W COM SW COR St 1/4 SE 1/4 SD SEC TH E 545 FT FOR POB TH E 435 FT TH N 500 FT TH E 345 FT TH N 282 FT TH W 775 FT TH S 782 FT TO POB. 10.1 A M/L 1,274.15 1988 0842433-376-00 PARC, SE FRL 1/4 SEC 33, T2N-R8W BALTIMORE TWP. COM AT A IRON FENCE POST SET iM CONCRETE ON E SHORE CLEAR LAKE AND ON E 4 W t/4 in acv. jj, in c wn i/« u-< 161.8 FT TO CENT LN HWY (M -37], TH S 21 DEG 45’ W ON SD CENT LN 575 FT, TH S 15 DEG W SD CENT LN 1,060.5 FT, TH N 68 DEG W TO ShORE SD IK FOR POB, TH SWLY ALONG S HORE SD IK 150 FT, TH S 68 DEG E 133.5 FT, TH NE'LY 150 FT M/L TO PT S 68 WG E 143.5 FT FROM POB, TH N 68 DEG W 143.5 FT TO SD IK A POB. ALSO USING SAME AFORE MENTION POB TH S 68 DEG 08' E DEG 51' E 166 F T TO POB. 0.52 A M/l W/EA5E Of RECORD IN L446 P61. 859.52 1988 0057 0062 08 02435-12740 E 1/2 E 1/2 NW 1/4 SEC 35-2-8, EX BEG AT SE COR NW 1/4 SEC 3$ TH W 40 RDS FOR POB. TH N 40 RDS TO IRON POST, TH E TO CEN OF HIGHBANK dlEEK, TH SWLY ALONG CEN OF CREEK TO 1/4 UNE. TH W TO BEG. 37.5 AC. 2,086.61 1988 0803401406 00 BEGAT SE COR W 1/2 SW 1/4 SEC 1-1-9 TH W 415 DEG N BEG PAR 1988 0063 0064 0065 084340142340 COMM SE COR SW 1/4 SEC 119, TH N 50 RDS, W 48 RDS. S 50 RDS. L 48 RDS TO BEGINNING, 15 AC EX COM SE COR SW 1/4 SEC 1-1-9, TH N 330 FT, TH W 330 FT, TH S 330 FT, TH E 330 FT TO POB. 515.25 08-03-002-01400 N 1/2 N 1/2 NE 1,998.37 0843403409-40 A PAR IN THE NW 1/4 OF SEC 3 TIN R9W BARPY TWP, BARRY CO. MICH DESC AS COM AT THE NW COR OF SD SEC 3, TH S ON SEC LINE 500 FT FOR POB, TH E 328 FT. TH S 133 FT. TH W 326 FT, TH N 13i FT TO POB. i 1988 0068 0843 006 04740 COM AT IRON STAKE AT SW COR OF BUSH 1ST ADD TO DELTON, TH SLY ALONG ELY UNE OF HY M 43 46 RDS 2 FT, TH N 78-3/4 DEG W 2 RDS TO CEN OF HY FOR BEG. TH S 78-3/4 DEG E 12 RDS, TH SLY PAR WITH HY 5 RD TH WLY PAR WITH 1ST COURSE 12 RDS . TH NLY IN CEN OF HY TO BEG. PAR. 1,053.06 0069 064340741 7U0 COM AT CEN Of SEC 7 TIN R9W TH 1134.5 FT TO SW COR OF SMITHS PLAT, TH N 00 DEG 55'44* W 126 85 FT. Th N 63 DEG 02'16* E 92.0 FT. TH TRUE POB; TH N 26 DEG 32'29* E 250 FT, TH S 69 DEG 54'44* E 73.72 FT. TH S 26 DEG 32'29* W 250 FT. TH N 0842432-22640 PAR COM NE COR SEC 32 T2N R8W FOR POB TH N 89 DEG 30* 40* W 219.46 FT TH S 00 DEG 00-33* E 1333.07 FT TH S 89 DEG 34'18* E 216.19 FT TH N 00 DEG 07'52* E 1332.83 FT TO POB. 6.66 A M/l 1988 220.22 BUCKHORN PARK 0841-03341300 LO1 4, BUCKHORN PARK A E 2-1/2 FT LOT 5. 491.61 1988 084143341440 LOT 5 BUCKHORN PARK EX E 2-1/2 FT. 1968 0032 BARRY TOWNSHIP BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP 08-01-026-012-00 NE 1/4 DESC IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY Of BARRY ORDER FOR HEARING NO. 90-466XH bi the Matter at the PatMaa al tea State Amount ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP 0022 Description Dexription Description SCHEDULE ‘A* TAXES OF 1988 AND PRIOR YEARS STATE Of MICHIGAN Don’t just wish you could find a NEW Home! Danner Hastings ° - - - Devoted io to inc the interests Intereib oj of carry Barry uouniy County oihlc Since ioj 1856 L/cvorea \j v 1988 318 04 0070 084340743040 A PARCEL Of LAND DESC AS BEG IN CENTER Of M 43. 1-1/100 Cl. S Of INTERSECTION Of HWY AND ONE EIGHT UNE Of SEC 7-1 -9, TH E 12 RD. TH S 12 RD, TH W TO CENTEl’UNE of M-43, TH klLY ON CENTER.INE TO POB. 1988 0071 0803-007-04900 PAR IN SEC 7-1-9 DES COM AT PT S FT FROM SLY COR OF LOTS 9 & 10 OF GWINNS GROVE. N 28 DEG W 28.5 FT, S 61 DEG W 100 FT, N 28-1/2 DEGE 57 FT N 45 DEG E 100 FI TO BEG. LOTI. PAR. 287.06 0073 084340840740 BEG 1746.1 FT S & 1201.3 E N 1/4 COR SEC 8-1 -9 , TH N 49 DEG 19* E 137 FT, SE'IY ALONG SHORE 51 FT. S 49 DEG 19" W 137 FT, N 40 DEG 41' W 5 0 FT TO BEG. b£S LOT 4 OfF SOLOMAN PAR. 1988 727.11 C074 0803-01140140 THAT PART OF N 1/2 S 1/2 NW FRL 1/4 SEC 11-1-9, LUNG W OF HWY RUNNING NAS THRU SD I /4 SEC 0075 084341140740 BEG 586 FT N Of SE COR Of W 1/2 NW 1/4 SEC 11-1-9. TH N 732.5 FT. TH W 660 FT TO Wr SEC UNE. TH S 732.5 n, TH E 660 FT TO BEG. PAR 1988 1,254.62 0076 08-0301200800 1988 1,101.99 0058 084247040240 LOT A CAPPON'S COUNTRY ACRES 0.50 A M/l. LOT. 1988 1,430.40 0059 08 02 070-016 00 LOT 16, CAPPON'S COUNTRY ACRES 0.67 A M/L LOT. 1,100.87 1988 0060 084247042300 LOT 23 CAPPON'S COUNTRY ACRES, ACCORDING TO TH E RECORDED PLAT' THEREOF AS RECORDED IN 15 OF PLATS P52, BEING A PART OF THE SW 1/4 SEC 4 T2N-R8W, BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP, 6.57 A M/L 1988 1,274.15 0077 0843013405 4 COM AT SE CGI F NW 1/4 SEC 13-1-9, TH N ON E b '* OF SA'D 1/4 SEC id POINT 1320 I S OF NE COR THEREOF. TH W 327 FT. TH S PAR WITH W UNEOF SAID 1/4 SEC TO E AND W 1/4 LINE, TH E 327 FT TO POB. 9.91 A 595.90 1968 BARRY TOWNSWP 0078 06034)3405-50 COM AT NW COR OF E 1/2 Of NW 1/4 SEC 13-1-9, TH SI 320 FT THE 331 FT, TH N 1320 FT. TH W 331 FT TOPOi EX A PAR OF LAND COM AT NW COROF E 1/2 Of N 1/4 Of SEC 13 TIN ROW, TH E 125FT FOR POB: TH E 125 FT, Th S 330 FT, TH W I25FT, TH N 330 FT TO POB. 9A 1988 X3.38 -------- 0061 0843-00140140 COM AT A POINT 400 FT N A 286 FT W OF SW COR Of E 1/2 SW FRL 1/4 SEC I • 1-9 FOR PLACE Or BEG, TH N 236 FT TH W TO SHORE OF FAIR LAKE TH ALONG SHORE TO A PT W OF BEG, TH E 120 FT TO BEG. PAR 1988 906.4) tz-l-y, N 3©U ri, w jo* ri, a MV FT TO GURD RD. ' 384 FT TOBEG 4 727.11 �S4 March 14, 21, 28,1991 — Special Supplement — The Hastings Banner Description Description of Land BARRY TOWNSHIP ooeo 0081 0082 0063 0086 0067 0105 E 495 FT THEREOF. ALSO EX BEG At A POINT 495 FT W OF E 1/4 POST OF SEC 16-1-9 TH W 826 42 ft TH N 252.61 FT. th E 825.60 Ft <H S 25 .90 FT TO POB. ALSO EX COM AT E 1/4 POST OF SEC 16-1-9. TH W 1321.42 FT TO CEN Of KINGSBURY RD. TH N 252 61 FT FOR POB, TH CONT N 535 FT. TH E 823.98 FT, TH S 535 FT, TH W 825 60 FT TO POB. 1988 1,183.47 0803016007 10 SW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 SEC 16-1-9. 1988 841.22 0603016007 30 E 330 FT Of NE 1/4 Of SE 1/4 SEC 16-1-9. 694.52 080301700100 S 1/2 NE 1/4 NW l/x.____ , AND ALSO BEG AT PT IN CENT OF RAY DITCH WHICH IS 25 RDS W OF NE COR OF NE 1/4 NW 1/4 SEC 17 TH SLY IN CENT OF DIICH 20 ROS, E 20 RDS TO HWY, NLY 20 RDS. vJ 5 one inorr .r ' 0107 0106 0108 08 03 06502800 5 32 FEET 8 INCHES OF LOT 24 CRCOKED LAKE SUMMER RESORT. 1988 629.33 08-03 024 003-00 0109 0089 0091 0092 0093 0094 0095 0096 0097 0098 0099 0100 0101 1988 453.31 06 03024006 00 COM SW COR W 1/2 NE 1/4 SEC 24-1-9. TH N 54 RDS FOR BEG. TH N 10 RDS, TH E 16 RDS. TH S 10 RDS. TH W 16 RDS TO BEG CONTAINING I 06-03024008 00 258.48 COMAT E 1/4 POST OF SEC 24-1-9. TH S 260 Ft TH W 208 FT, TH N 260 FT AND E 268 FT TO POB. ALSO EX BEG AT SE COR OF SE 1/4 TH N 300 FT. TH W 716 Ft TH S —............716 TO POB. 73 86 A. 1988 645.60 08 03027-01500 0603027 016-00 425 38 0603 028077-00 COM IN CEN OF HWY 20 RDS W SE COR W 1/2 NW I/4SEC 28. TH N 10 RDS. W 10 RDS, S 10 RDS, E I ORDS TO $EG. PAR. 1988 935.18 08 03 028086-00 COM 32 RDS W OF CEN OF SEC 28 1-9, TH N 251.46 FT, TH W 66 0 FT. TH S 251.46 FT. TH £ 66 FT TO POB 1988 425.38 08 0303301100 COM AT SW COR OF E 1/2 SE 1/4 SEC 33-1-9 SD PT BEING IN CEN OF HWY BETWEEN KALAMAZOO & BARRY COS. TH N 10 RDS E 8 RDS S 10 RDS WTO BEG. I AC. 1968 1,343.00 08 O3-C34006-50 THE NE 1/4 OF THE NW 1/4 OF SEC 34 TIN, R9W, BARRY TWP, BARRY COUNTY. Ml; tx A TRIANGULAR PAR IN THE NE 1/4 Of NW 1/4 OF SEC 34 TIN R9W DCS AS: COM AT THE NW COR OF SD SEC- TH S 89 DEG 0111 0113 01)5 0102 0103 0104 0803034011-10 COM AT SW COR Of SE 1/4 Of SE 1/4 SEC 34-1-9,TH E ON TOWNUNE 327 ft TH N 400 FT. TH W 327FT, TH < CT m rw 0803045014-15 LOT 23 BARRETT ACRES 1988 08 0307003400 N 1/2 LOTS 28 A 29 DELTON. LOT. 1988 531.54 0133 0134 06 03 07007500 LOT 105 OF DELTON, LOT 1988 EAST BIG GIKEY 080307501800 LOT^ 40 OF THE PLAT OF EAST BIG 363 67 0135 0136 0138 GWIN'S GROVE 0803 090025-50 A PAR IN NW 1/4 Of SEC 7-IN 9W BARRY TWP, BARRY CO, Ml, DESC AS BEG AT AN IRON STAKE IbJ SW COR OF FIRST ADD OF THE PLAT OF GWIN'S GROVE; TH 5 48 DEG T E 477.95 FT. TH N 46 DEG 3' E 228 FT; JH N 48 DEG 17* E 236.98 FT FOR POB: TH N 48 DEG 17* W 100 FT- TH S 50 DEG W 100.22 FT; TH S 48 6fG 17' E 100 FT- TH N 50 DEG E 100 40 FT TO POB DESC AS LOTS 13 4 14 OF ISLAND VIEW UNRECORDED PLAT. WARREN’S ACRES 0803-13500600 LOT 7 4 LOT 8. WARREN'S ACRES. 1988 0139 0121 0141 0142 1,700.57 040007-125-300-OT S 100 A NE 1/4 SEC 2,694.94 0122 0123 0124 1,147.79 040009 105-10000 COM AT NE COR SEC 9 T4N R8W; W 12 RDS, S 17 RDS, E 12 RDS, hl 17 RDS TO POB. 521.19 0126 0127 040014-:25 400-01 COM SE CR NW 1/4 NE 1/4 SEC 14-4-8 W 177 FT W177 FT N 200 FT, E 177 FT TO C/l RD S Aid C/LOf RtS 200 FT TO POB. 585.10 EX 20 A INNE COR. ' 1988 407.03 050008000055- 00 COM ON E UNE SE C8-3-7, 11.4 RDS SOFE4W 1/4 UNE. TH $ 75-1/2 RDS. TH W 34 RDS, TH h 75-1/2 RDS, TH E 34 RDS TO BEG. 1968 1.06644 050016000075-00 SE 1/4 NE 1/4 SEC 16 3-7, EX COM AT NECOR SE 1/4 NE l?4 SEC 16, TH S 6 RDS, TH W 27 RDS. 1H N 6 RDS, TH E 2> RDS TO BEG. EX BEG PT E U N 00 DEG 21 MIN 39 SEC W 360.13 FT E 1/4 PO, N 89 DEG 10 MIN 46 SEC W 704 Ft, N 02 DEG 30 MIN 29 SEC W 966.01 FT N I I SE 1/4 NE 1/4 S 89 DEG 9 MIN 56 SEC E 294.51 FT, 5 00 DEG 21 MIN 39 SEC E 99 FT, S 89 DEG 9 MIN 56 SEC E 445. 51 FT E II SEC S 00 DEG 21 MIN 39 SEC E 860 FT POO. EXC COM 155.13 FT N OF E 1/4 PST, TH W 1158.21 FT. TH N 452 FT, TH t 444.95 FT. TH S 247 .17 FT, TH E 704 FT. TH S 205 FT TO PO8. „ 1988 385.51 050017-000-120-00 COM AT THE NE COR SEC 17-3-7, TH S 13-1/2 RDS.W 54 RDS, N 13-1/2 RDS E 54 RDS TO BEG. EX COM 54 RD W Of NE COR, TH S 13-1 /3 RD, E 12 RD. N 13-1/3 fo. TH W 12 RD to 040016-475-300-01 COM 32 RDS W Of SEC COR Of SEC 987.90 1,053.08 1,022.36 0)57 0)58 1988 0147 0150 1988 796.24 050031000085-00 SEC 31-3-7 COM SE COR NE 1/4 SW 1/4 SEC 31-3-7. Th N 298 FT. TH W 60 RDS, TH S 296 FT. TH E TO BEG. • 1988 291.64 050 033 000005- 01 N 1/2 5W 1/4 SEC 33-3-7 ESC COM NW COR SD SW 1/4, TH S 1029 FT, TH E 264 FT, TH N 1029 FT, TH W 264 FT POB, 1988 1,154.18 338.58 050 024 000005- 00 COM E 1/4 PST SEC 24-3-7 TH W 809 TH N 700 FTTH E 809 FT TH 5 700 FT POB. 13 ACRES. 297.53 0185 0)86 0)87 1988 0160 0)63 0164 1,060.30 DULLS' PLAT 81 050-100000-011-00 LOT 11 DULLS PLAT NO. 1 1988 0188 444.19 PLEASANT SHORES 050-130003 01V 00 LOT 19, BLK H, PLEASANT SHORES 1988 139.15 050-130008020 00 LOT 20, BIX H. PLEASANT SHORES 1988 139.15 050130008021-00 LOT 21, BLK H, PLEASANT SHORES 1988 737.91 0189 HASTINGS TOWNSHIP 0167 0168 0)69 0806 004 016 00 SEC 4 T3N R8W W 1/2 NW 1/4 EX 08-06 005009-CX) SEC 5 T3N R8W PAR NW 1/4, COM 50 RD N Of SW COR NW 1/4 SEC 5. E oO RD M/l TO IK FOR BEG. TH W 60 RD TO W SEC INE. N 260 FT, E 850 FT, N 110 FT TO C<SELY ALG tK TO SH OF IK SWLY TdBEG. EXCPT PARCEL 230 tEET NORTH 4 SOUTH 360FEET EAST 4 WEST IN THE SOUTHWEST CORNFR Of PARCEL­ PARCEL 3.6 ACRE. M OR LESS. 06 06005013-O08 SEC5T3NR8W 3-A COM 265 FT N Of CEN TH S TO CEN Of SEC TH E TO « COR Of NW 1/4 Of St I/4SEC 5 TH S 165 FT TH W TO N 4 S 1/8 I Of SW 1/4 SEC, TH N TO NW COR Of NE 1/4 SW 1/4 SEC, TH W TO WATER S EDGE Of S TWlf-J LAKE. TH NLY ALONG WATER S EDGE Of S TW IN LAKE AND ALONG CREEK WHICH N 4 S ,WIN TO PT WOf BEG, TH E TO BEG ALSO A PAR IN NW 1 /4 OF SEC 5-30 COM AT «>T 574 FT N SW COR NW 1/4 Of SEC 5, TH N 222 FT, TH t TO WATER'S EDG^ OF N TWIN LAKE TH SLY AIG WATERS EDGE OF N TWIN LAKE. DIR E OF BEG, TH W TO BEG. 0170 0806005-016-00 SEC 5 T3N R8W 5 A COM AT PT 165 FT S Of NE COR Of NW 1/4 OF 5E1/4, TH W TO N 4 S 1/8 LNE Of SW 1 /4 Of SEC 5. TH S 165 FT, TH E 10^1^65 FT S Of BEG, TH N TO ' 0)71 1988 1988 0177 0178 0190 0191 0192 0194 0)95 0196 0197 1988 333.78 08 06033007-90 SEC 33 T3N R8W COM AT TH NE CORNER OF SEC 4 T2N, R8W, THENCE W 455 FT, TH 5 102 Ft FOR A POB. TH N 209 FT, TH W 209 FT, TH S 209 FT TH E 209 Ft TO POB TOGETHER WITH A RIGHT-OF-WAY APPURTENANT THERETO OVER: II TH 12 FOOT WIDE EXISTING ROADWAY RUNNING NLY & SLY ACROSS TH E 1/ 2 OF TH E 1/4 OF TH NE 1/4 Of SAID SEC 4 4 2) TH 12 FT WD EXQ RD W ADJ TH PAR BEING CON ALONG THE ENTIRE S SIDE OF SD FAR 4 ALONG 5 15 FT Of W SIDE OF SAID PAR EX THAT IN BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP ,5A 1988 304.32 00 06 033008-00 SEC 33 T3N R8W W 1/2 E 1/2 SE 1 /4: EX COM CENHWY IN NW COR, TH L 10 RDS, TH S 18 RDS, TH W16 1988 1.004.80 06-06033022 00 SEC 33 T3N R8W PAR IN N 1/2 NW 1/4 DESC AS COMM NW COR SD SEC, TH E 660 FT FOR POB, THE 10 0 FT. tH 5 300 FT. TH W 100 FT, TH N 300 FT TO PO6. 1988 1.081.30 080603500300 SEC 35 T3N R8W N 1/2 NE 1/4 SE 1/4. 20 A. 1988 1,031.86 08 0603601500 SEC 36 T3N R8W SE FRL 1/4, N Of LAKE; EX A PARCEL 355 FT: E 4 W AND 250 FT, N 4 S IN <HE NW CORNER. ALSO EXCEPT THE WEST 40 OF THE N 1/2 OF THE SE 1/4 Of SEC 36 T3N R8W. 110 A MORE OR LESS. 1988 1,020.30 060603601600 SEC 28 T3N R8W COM E 1/4 PO; TH W 195 FT PO BEG; THE S 250 FT; W 355 FT; N 250 FT; E 355 FT POB 1988 1X314-21 0200 1,416.84 0806011-02000 SEC 1) T3N R8W COM IN CEN OF RD IN SW COR W 1/2 SE 1/4 THE ALG N U OF RD 533 FT, TH E 225 FT FOR BEG. TH E APPROXIMATELY 436 FT, TH N 323.5 FT, TH W APPROXIMATELY 33) FT S 43 FT, W 105 'T, DIRIY N OF PLACE Of BEG, TH S 2803 F T TO P.O.B. 3 A MORE OR 080601602400 SEC 16T3NR8W S 30-1/2 A OF E 1/2 E 1/2 SE 1/4 EX COM AT SE COR SEC 16, TH N 1$ RDS. TH W TO CEN UNE O^E 1/2 SE 1/4 SEC 16, TH S ON CEN UNE 18 RDS TO SEC UNE, TH E TO BEG EX COM AT THE NE^ COR Of THE S 30.5 A Of THE E 1/2 E 1/2 SE 1/4 Of SD SEC. TH 5 59392 FT, TH W 200 FT, TH N $93.92 FT, TH c -*V' .*r m nr-ie * 382.89 02)6 0217 02)9 803.31 0204 0206 0606 550037 00 LOT 37 ACCESS TO LAKE ACROSS LOT I3SUNDAGO PARK 480.90 0220 ezz.a ri. m j ay utu W too fl FOR POB, TH S 30 DEG 48'30* W 162.42 FT TH S 55 DEG SB1 W 25.7 FT TH N ^5 DEG 36' W 402.28 FT TO CTR HEAD RD. TH N 65 DEG 36'5* E ALG CTR RD 54.68 FT TH $ 66 DEG 18"2O* E 373.61 FT TO POB. -----1733.43 007400420433- X PARCEL Of LAND NW 1/4 SEC X-2-9, COMM INTERSECT OF N U GUERNSEY IK RD A W U PtKE RD, TH S 0) DEG 6' E 33 FT TO CT$ 11 GUERNSEY IK RD. SD CTR U BEING E 0221 0223 0224 02X 0231 FT TO W U PIKE RD, TH 5 0) DEG 6' E ALG W U 374 FT TO POB. 2.4 ACRES M/L 1988 659.40 007400420444- 05 A PARCEL OF LAND IN SE 1/4 SEC X-2-9 COM AT INTERSECTION Of ELY UNE OF HWY RUNNIiMG ALONG NAS 1/4 UNE WITH NLY UNE Of HWY RUNNING ALONG SHORE Of MUD LAKE. TH ELY 5 RDS, TH NLY 8 ROS. TH W 5 RDS, TH S 8 RDS TO O e^’. lOT BEG 1988 375.75 007400423404- 05 COMM SC COR NE 1/4 SEC 23-2 9 TH N 592 FT FORPOB. TH N 331 FT. TH W 13XFT, TH S 33t FT, TH E 1320 FT TO POB. ALSO COMM SE COR NE 1/4 SEC 23 2-9, TH N 592 FT. tH W 13X FT, TH S $92 P, TH E 13X FT 1,317.54 007400424402-X COMM NW COR SEC 24-2-9. TH S I3X FOR POB, THS 255 FT. TH E 330 FT. TH N 255 FT, TH W 330 FT TO PdB. 2 ACRES M/l 752.91 1988 00740042642840 COM SW COR SEC 26-2-9, TH E 100 FT, TH N 165 FT, TH W 100 FT TH S 165 FT TO BEG. 403.38 007-000027-003-00 007000003012-10 402.26 669.72 0252 0254 0255 0256 0257 0258 0262 0264 0265 0266 0267 0268 0269 0270 0271 0272 1/4 SEC 27-2-95 ACRES. 815J) 0232 007400427404-OT 27529 5ACTE5NE ’/4 746.81 0234 00740042740600 E5 AW IOAN 1/2 NE 1/4 NE 1/4 SEC 27-2-9.5 ACRES. 357.02 007400428407-10 COMM AT NW COR OF NW 1/4 SEC 28-2-9 TH EASTERLY ALONG THE N SEC UNE 206.75 FT, TH SOUTHERLY PARALLEL TO W LINE Of SEC 28­ 208.75 FT, TH WESTERLY PARALLEL TO FIRST MENTIONED COURSE 208.75 FT TO W UNE OF SEC. TH NORTHERLY ALONG W SEC UNfe 208.75 FT TO 1988 0273 ’/4 $EC 0274 0275 0276 0281 Tax Year Dejcrlption Amount 0244 0247 CLOVERDALE 007400490410-00 LOT 12 CLOVERDALE PUT EX COMM SE COR LOT 12 TH W ALG LOT UNE 25 FT. TH N PARALLEL E LOT UNE 40 FT. TH E PARALLEL S LOT UNE 25 FT, TH S ALG E LOT LINE 40 FT TO POB. ALSO LOT 50 SAYLES ADD EX PORTION LYING E OF A UNE FROM SEC OR LOT 12 CLOVERDALE IO MOST SOUTHERN PART LOT 50 SAYLES ADO. LOT. 1988 556.38 007400490415-00 LOT 19 CLOVERDALE, AND W 1 RD LOT X. 79054 007400090020-X WEST 3/4 LOT 430 CLOVERDALE PUT 1988 584.48 EDDY'S BEACH 007400-120433- 00 LOTS 49 A 50 Of SUPERVISOR'S PUT Of fIRST ADDITION TO EDDY'S BEACH AS AS RECORDED IN UBER 3 Of PUTS, PAGE 6 BARRY COUNTY RECORDS, ALSO. BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST COR Of LOT 49 A RUN ELY ON AN EXTENSION Of THE S UNE Of LOT 49, 70 FT TH RUNNING ON AN AFJGLE SO AS TO STRIKE THE NE COR OF LOT 49, ALSO IN THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PUT. 1988 280 89 007400-120434-00 LOT 51 1ST ADD TO EDDYS BEACH LOT 709.35 007400-120035- 00 S 1/2 Of LOT ) OF SUPERVISORS REPUT OF LOTS 52 TO 57 INCL OF SUPERVISORS PUT 1ST ADD TO EDOYS BEACH LOT LAKEWOOO ESTATES 007400-160404-00 LOTS 5 A 6 LAKEWOOO ESTATES 1988 113.03 007400-160406-00 LOT 7, LAKEWOOO ESTATES LOT 1988 159.85 007400-160409-00 LOT 11, UKEWOOD ESTATES LOT. 1988 007400-160014-00 LOTS 16-17. UKEWOOD ESTATES I LOT 1988 147.38 007400-160062-00 LOT 73, LAKEWOOD ESTATES LOT ’ 1988 3496 007400160485- 00 LOT 101, UKEWOOD ESTATES LOT 1988 59.94 007400160107-00 LOT 128, UKEWOOD ESTATES 1988 007400160-11340 LOT 136. LAKEWOOD ESTATES 1988 0074001601)6-00 LOT 139, UKEWOOD ESTATES PUT LOT 765.55 007-000160-117-00 LOTS 140-212. UKEWOOD ESTATES LOT 007-000-160-118-00 LOTS 141-21), LAKEWOOD ESTATES LOT 1988 119.28 007 000-160-121-00 LOT 145, UKEWOOD ESTATES LOT 1988 66.20 007400160127-00 LOTS152-153-154-155-I56-157-I58-1 59-179-180 I86-187-192-193-194-I95-196-197-19 8, LAKEWOOD ESTATES LOT. “' 159.85 007400-160-128- 00 LOTS 160-178-185-191 LAKEWOOD ESTATES 178.60 007400160-13940 LOTS 188-189-190 LAKEWOOD ESTATES LOT Dexrlption 007400-200414- OT LOT 15 ME1SENBACH BROTHER'S PUT 1988 188.29 007400428407-15 COMM NW COR NW 1/4 SEC 28-2-9 TH E 94 RDS TH S60 RDS TH W 94 RDS TH N 60 RDS TO PCX EX COMMNW COR NW1/4 SEC 28 TH E 208.75 FT THS 208.75 FT TH W 208.75 FT TH N 208.75 FT TO POR 32A M/l 1988 359.69 0283 007400431407- 00 S PART SE 1/4 NE 1/4 SEC 31-2-9. E Of RR PARTOf NE 1/4 SE l/d $EC 31-2-9, E OF RR AND W OfHIGHWAY. 16 ACRES 428.37 00740C 335407-X COMM NE COB LOT 1 LEINAAR PUT TH N 19 DEG 17* W 93.65 FT FOt POB TH NWLY 31 DEG 30 366 FT TH N 55 DEG E 187 FT TH S 34 DEG E 366 FT TH 5 55 DEG W 200 FT TO 0285 203.57 0288 0289 0290 0291 007400-260414-00 LOT 15, RUSES VIEW. LOT 1988 1,009.10 STEVBn WOODED AOK S 007400-300409- 00 LOT 12. STEVENS WOODED ACRES LOT 340.96 007-000-300-010-00 LOT 13 STEVENS WCCDED ACRES LOT 1988 STEVEN S WOODED ACRES 42 007400310009-00 LOT 81 STEVEN'S WOODED ACRES 2 LOT 1988 007400-310411-00 LOT 85, 86. STEVEN'S WOODED ACRES 2 1988 628.19 007400-310476-00 LOTS 75, 76 A E 1/2 77 STEVEN'S WOODEb ACRES «2 STEVENS WOODED ACRES 13 1988 5X.36 007400-315-173- 00 LOTS 173 & 174 STEVEN’S WOOOfD 1988 0293 0X5 378.10 WALDORFF RESORT 0074OT360404-00 LOT 3. WALDORFF RESORT. LOT 2. ROY K CORDES SUBDIVISION LOT 1988 1,019.48 0295 084840641140 S 396 FT Of W 1/2 Of W 1/ 1/2 OF SW 1/4OF SEC IRVING TWP. 2 A M/L 960.12 084840841240 PARCEL A N 1/2 OF N 1/2 Of SE 1/4 SEC 8-4-9 IRVING TWP. EX THE S JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP IRVING TOWNSHIP 0X4 0306 0848423406 5U BEG AT A PT ON N LN OF SEC 23-4-9, DISTANT S 88 DEG 26’22* E 656.9$ FT FROM THE N 1/4 POST Of SAID SEC, TH S 88 DEG 26’22* E ALONG SAlb N SEC LN, 656.98 FT. TH S 01 DEG 26’11* W ALONG E LN OF W 1/2 Of NE 1/4 SAID SEC 23 A DISTANCE Of 664.00 Ft TH N 88 DEG 26'22* W 657.40 Ft TH N 0) DEG 28*22* E 664.00 FT TO POB SUBJECT TO EASEMENT OVER NERLY 33 FT FOR JARMAN RD. 10 A M/l 1988 1,026.89 084842341140 COM AT A PT 210 FT W OF NE COR OF NE 1/4 SEC 23-4-9, TH S 12 RODS, TH W 26 RODS. TH N 12 RODS, TH E 26 RODS TO POB. 2 A 1988 711.83 064842740740 LOCATED IN IRVING TOWNSHIP 0294 0X7 0308 0309 NW COR Of S 52-1/2 0322 0323 0296 0297 0298 0299 0300 0X1 0X2 EASEMENT. 36.2 A M/L -----1729.59 0848410409-10 COM AT SW COR Of S 1/2 Of NE 1/4 SEC 10-4-9 IRViNG TWP BARRY CO TH N ON N 4 S 1/4 UNE 50 RODS, TH E PARALLEL TO E A W 1/4 UNE (2 RODS, TH 5 PARALLEL TO N A M/l. 0324 0325 0326 1988 00 00 029 00 3 00 W 1/2 SE 1/4 SEC 2V-4-9. 73 A M/i EX 5 650 FT OF W 440 FT THEREOF. 1988 1.592.02 0848429403-10 S 650 FT Of W 400 FT Of W 1/2 Of SE 1/4 SEC 29 4 9 IRVING 7 A M/L 1988 1,041.74 1/4 UNE 12 RODS TO POB. SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS & EASEMENTS OF RECORD. 4 A M/L 1988 61JI 084841540440 NW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 SEC 15-4-9. PARCEL C THAT PART Of BARRY CO: COM AT P ON W UNE Of SAID NE 1/4 AT P S 0 DEG <3'30* W 346 FT FROM N 1/4 CORNER OF SA© SEC, TH S 0 DEG 23'30* W 505 FT, TH N 9<5 DEG E 1319.60 FT PARALLEL WITH N UNE Of SA© SEC TO E UNE OF SAID NW 1/4 Of NE 1/ 4, TH N 0 DEG I9-2PE505 FT ALONG SA© E UNE, TH S 90 DEG W 1319 FT TO POB, SUBJECT TO A RIGHT OF WAY FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THE W 33 1,160.42 0848415404-X THAT PART Of NW 1/4 A NE 1/4 Of SEC 15-4 9 BARRY CO COM AT A POINT ON W UNE Of SAID NE 1/4 AT POINT S 0 DEG 23'30* W 851 FT FROM N 1/4 CORNER Of SA© SEC, TH S 0 DEG 23-30* W 327.99 FT TO POINT 132 FT N OF SW CORNER Of SAID NW 1/4 Of NE 1/4, TH S 89 DEG 52'18* E 660 FT PARALLEL WITH S UNE Of SAID NW 1/4 Of NE 1/4, TH S 0 DEG 23'30* W 132 FT, TH 5 89 DEG 52'18* E 660.15 FT l6 SE COR Of SA© NW 1/4 Of NE 1/4 TH N 0 DEG 19'21 * E 463.01 FT ALONG E UNE OF SAID NW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 TO POINT 851 FT S Of N UNE OF SAID SEC, TH S 90 DEG W 1319.60 FT TO POB. SUBJECT RIGHT Of WAY W 33 FT THEREOF. 12 A. 470 87 084841540540 SE 1/4 Nl 1/4 SEC 15-4-9 IRVING TWP. 40 A TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS A EGRESS OVER THE N X n OF SW 1/4 Of NE 1/4 OF SEC 15-4-9 IRVING TWP BARRY CO. MJ. 732.23 084841600540 THE W 1/2, NW 1/4 Of NE 1/4 A THE N 1/2 Of NW 1/4 Of SEC 16-4-9. IRVING TWP. BARRY CO Ml. EX S 8bo FT Of N 1 (25 FT Of W 550 FT THEREOF ALSO EX THAT PART DES AS COM AT N 1/4 CORNER Of SAID SEC 16 TH E ALONG N UNE 653.50 Ft TH S 00 DEG 15'00*. W 640.47 Ft TH N 89 DEG 51'00* W 2741.34 Ff. TH N 327.27 Ft TH W ’O A PT Oh W SEC UNE WfllCH IS 325 FT S Of NW CORNER Of SEC 16. TH N 325 FT TO SAID NW CORNER. TH E ALONG N SEC UNE TO POB. SUBJECT TO RIGHTS OF PUBUC A ANY GOVERNMENTAL UNIT IN AFJY PAR) THEREOF TAKEN, USED OR DEEDED FOR STREET. ROAD OR HIGHWAY PURPOSES. 15 A. -----1,089.87 084841641440 ? 10 A N 20 A NE 1/4 SE 1/4 SEC 16-4-9. 10 A 14735 0846021-006-90 «* n vr list inc JTT 1 /4 Of SEC 21-4-9 EX BEG AT TH SW COR OF THE 5 10 A OF SW 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4 OF SEC 21 AS POB TH N 250 FT TO POB SUBJ TO OIL AND GAS LEASE IN FAVOR OF C E BFCK RECORDED IN I 337 P 38) AND ASSIGNED TO PAN AMERICAN PETROLEUM CORP NOW AMOCO PROD CO IN I 340 P 469 BARRY CO RECORDS ALSO SUBJ TO HWY R/W. 1988 34101 0X3 0840425406-40 THAT PART OF W 1/2 OF NE 1/4, SEC 2>4-9, DESC AS COM AT P ON W UNE OF SA© NE 1/47wHKH B S 01 DEG 3032* W 1064^4 fT FROM N 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SEC. TH S 01 DEG 3D32* W 440 FT. TH $ 88 DEG 35'54* E 1315J5 FT PARALLEL TO 1135.5 FT N OF 5 UNE Of SAID NE 1/4. TH N 0) DEG 26'11* E 440 FT — ------ TO ROW FOR H GHWAY PURPOSES C'/ER W 33 FT THEREOF. 1988 956.39 KUS, mr nut 4U KU In SIT fAR 1ST COURSE 20 RDS; TH E 40 RDS 0310 0311 03)2 0314 0315 0316 0317 1988 1,110.54 084843040640 THAT PART Of S 3/4 Of E 1/2 Of SEC 30-4-9. IRVING TWP, BARRY CO, MICH iVlNG W Of McCANN RD A $ Of STATE RD SUBJ TO EASEMENTS OVER THE ELY 33 FT A THE N ERLY 33 FT FOR PUBUC HIGHWAY PURPOSES. 1988 I.144.X 0848430006 40 BEG AT P ON E UNE OF SEC 30 4-9 IRVING TWP BARRY CO Ml DISTANCE 1680.99 FT S Of E 1/4 POST Of SAID SEC; TH S ALONG SAID E SEC UNE 747.72 FT TO CENTERLINE Of STATE RD 821.86 FT; TH N 21 DEG 16'40* c. 63106 FT: Til E 260.00 FT TH S 260.00 FT, TH t 218 FT TO POB EX COM AT A Pt ON E LN SEC 30-4 9 DISTANT 2428 71 FT S OF E 1/4 POST Of SA© SEC 30. TO CENTLN OF STATE RD, TH N $9 DEG 26'40* W ALONG SAID CENT LN Of STATE RD 571.86 FT FOR TRUE POB TH N 59 DEG 26'40* W ALONG CENT LN OF STATE RD 250 FT. TH N 2) DEG 16'40* E 633.06 FT. TH E 260 FT, TH S 260 FT. 473 FT TO POB. SUBJECT TO EASEMENT FOR PUBUC HIGHWAY PURPOSES 4 A M/L 1,579.81 0648 031 02240 BEG INSEC McCANN RD A S RR R/W. TH S 700 FT. TH W 647 FT, TH N TO RR R/W, TH E TO BEG S\Vl/4SEC 1988 4,446.49 084643341140 COM AT SW CORNER OF E 1/2 NE 1/4 FOR POB, N 40 RDS, E 80 RDS; S 80 RDS; TO CEN U W STATE RD N 72-3/4 DEG W ALONG CENTER LINE W STATE RD 66 RDS: N X RDS, W 1988 276.12 084843341 6-X A PARCEL OF LAND IN SW 1/4 OF SW 1/4 SEC 33-4-9 IRVING TWP, BARRY CO Ml COM Al P WHERE $ SEC UNE OF SEC 33 INTERSECTS THE CENTERUNE OF IRVING ROAD. TH NW-LY ALONGCENTERUNE OF IRVING RD 393 FT, TH SWLY TO POINT Of N BOUNDARY OF NEW YORK CENTRAL RR 192 NWLY FROM WHERE TH E S SEC UNE OF SEC 33 INTERSECTS THE N BOUNDARY OF RR. TH SELY ALONG BOUNDARY OF RR 192 FT TOP WHERE S SEC UNE Of SEC 33 INTERSECTS THL N BOUNDARY 33 TO POB. SUBJECT TO All CONDITIONS. RESTRICTIONS A EASEMENTS O/ RECORD. )988 --------210.43 C6 00 034 003 00 COM AT V/ 1/4 POST---------------------POB, S 45 RDS S 72-3/4 DEG E 25 RDS, S 20 ROS, W 24 RDS, S 87 RDS. E 240 RDS: N 160 RDS, W 80 ROS. $ 10 RDS, W 64 RDS, N to RDS, W $5 RDS TO POB. 231 k 1988 1,682.18 0646436402-00 W 3/4 SW 1/4 SEC 1988 1.529.60 0328 0330 C320 0321 1988 1.257.52 1988 03396 0849-01641040 COM 35 RDS S Of NE COR SW 1/4 SEC 16-1-8 TH SON 1/4 U 53 RDS TH W 160 RDS TH N 50 RDS ON WU SEC 16 TH ELY TO POB EX THE S 10 A Of ABOVEALSO EX BEG AT PT ON N U Of S 10 A Of ABOVE DESC DISTANT 1010 FT E OF THE W U SEC 16 TH N AND PAR TO W SEC U TO THE N U OF ABOVE TH W TO W SEC U TH S TO N 0849417402-10 COM AT CEN OF N SEC IL TH E 109.5 FT FOR POB.TH S 172.3$ FT TH W 109.5 FT, TH S 72 FT. THE317.$ FT. TH N 230 FT, TH W 20$ FT TO POB 1.5 19E8 1,078.10 09 09420039 00 COM 20 RDS S OF NW COR SEC 20-1-8 TO POB TH E 34 RDS TH S 14 6'9* TO POB. 3 A 1988 681.36 08 0942)43340 BEG AT PT N 5 DEG 2C W 75' FROM NW COR LOT 10OF ARNETTS RESORT 0333 THS 5 DEG 20 E 93' TO POB fT. TH N 88 DEG 38'30* E 60.14 FT, TH S 5 DEG 20 E 93 FT TO BEG 1988 416.17 0849 022 009-10 COM AT A PT 51 RDS N OF W 1/8 POST ON S SIDE Of SEC 22 TH SELY IN CEN Of CULVER RD I 32 FT FOR 0334 FT TH NELY 350 FT TH WLY 250 FT 1H SLY 165 FT TO POB 1.5 A M/L 1988 706 23 084942300440 NE 1/4 SE 1/4 SEC 23 ALSO COM AT INTERSE OFCEN OF HWY WITH E 0335 1988 06 09424 00540 t uwa, inn joku inrto in 1OCEN HWY. TH SWLY TO BEd, TIN NE 1/4 SEC 24-18. NW 1/4 SE 1/4 SEC 24-1-8. EX-COM SE COR NE 1/4 0336 0337 0338 0339 WITH S U NE 1/4 SW 1/4 874 FT TH S 382 FT TH E 1320 FT TO POB ALSO EX THE S 198 FT Of THE E 220 FT OF NW 1/4 Of SE 1/4 Of SEC 24. 1,953.81 08 09424 005-20 THE S 198 FT OF T1 1/4 Of SE1/4C 1,054.45 0849 024 005-X THE N 1/2 Of NW 1/4 Of SEC 24. 80 ACRES. 1988 728.92 084942441140 BEG AT SE COR SEC 24-1-8. TH W ALONG S SEC UNE ROAD 165 FT, TH N 264 FT. TH E 165 FT TO SEC UNE. TH S 264 FT TO BEG. 1988 822 32 084942540440 1988 433.56 06-09426402-10 COM SE COR Of N 10 A Of SE 1/4 330" TH N 495' TH E 33C 677.26 1/2 Of N 1/2 OSE 1/4 TH E SAME BEING 'NTERSECT1ON Of BRISTOL RD A HUTCHINSON RD FOR BEG. TH N ALONG HUTCHINSON RO 330 FT W 1988 1,047.58 0849416408 00 NE 1/4 SE 1/4 SEC 16-1 8 LYING E 0331 0341 i Of NE COR E 25 4 OF SEC I TH W RODS TH E 10 ROOS TH N 16 ROOS TO POB. 1 A. 1988 62.22 084940141140 S 1/2 OF 1 A 10 RDS E & W, BY 16 RDSN&S, OUT Of NE COR Of E 25 A Of SE 1/4 SE 1/4 SEC 1-1-8. SUBJECT TO CONSUMERS PCWE$ CO. R.O.W. ACROSS ABOVE DESC UNO. 126.04 0849410408-00 PART Of $ 1/2 Ol 0809016 003-X ALSO EX THE N 2X FT OF THE E 200 0329 SEC 1 TH NLY484 FT TO A PT 584 FT E Of A PT 461 Ft N Of SDSW COR )H E 500 FT, TH SLY 484 FT M/L TO A PT 1988 084940140940 0649416401 50 COM INI OF CEN U M-37 & N U SEC 16 TIN R8W TH W 8 RDS TH S 10 TH N 154.50 FT TH N 43 DEG 27 E 273.34 FT TH N 28 DEG 37 E 3) .24 FT TH N 84 DEG 0741* E 1)68.37 FT TO 0340 u8 WOO)-035 10 1.570.26 064941441140 WI/2E1/2SE 1/4 SEC 14 ) 8 DEG 41'10* W 923.89 FT FROM NE COR OF SD SEC TH S 0 DEG 41' 10* JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP 0318 080941240540 E 1/2 NW 1/4 SEC 121-8. 1988 1438.91 0849413409 20 BEG PT ON N U SW I /4 SEC 13 I 8 DIST 1000' W OF NE COR SW 1/4 TH 121' TH S 14 DEG 30 W TO S LI SW 1 /4 TH E IO SE COR SW 1 /4 TH N TO PT 1320- S FROM NE COR SW 0327 1ST ADOmON EDDY’S BEACH 007400255402- 00 PARCEL Of LAND W FRL 1/2 SW FRL 1/4 SEC 33-2-9COM AT A PT SE COR LOT 25 1ST ADO EDOY S BEACHS 80 DEG E 15 FT TH N 10 DEG E 73.6 FT FOR POB, TH E 177 FT. TH N 123 FT, TH W 36 FT. TH S 40 DEG 30 W 270.78 0284 0286 CC7-000470-31940 007-000-23040440 LOTS 4-5, PUT OF OAK OPENINGS WILKINSON LAKE 709.35 Description Amount 007400160-14040 LOT 199, LAKEWOOO ESTATES LOT •~”* 59.94 007400-160-147-X LOTS 213 A 2)4 LAKEWOOD ESTATES LOT 128.64 007400-160-149-00 LOT 2)6 LAKEWOOD ESTATES LOT _ 1988 78.68 007400-160-150-00 LOT 2)7, UKEWOOD ESTATES PUT LOT 1988 78.68 1,3)5.06 0282 0235 TH E 66 FT TO POB. LOT. 0211 025) 0259 0236 0210 0249 162.42 IT LAST DIMENSION N BOUNDARY OF SAID LOT ALSO COMM NE COR SEC 20-2-9 TH N 89 TODD'S ACRES 0606 57500300 LOT 3 TODD'S ACRES 007400401412-05 COMM N SEC U SEC 1-2-9 AT INTERSECT Of SAGERRD & CEDAR CREEK RD FOR POB. TH W ON SEC LI 500 FT TH S 308 FY, TH E 500 FT M/l TO CT6 U CEDAR CREEK RD. TH NLY ALG CTR U 308 FT TO POB. 3.5 ACRES M/L 960.94 007000003011-00 PARCEL Of LAND COMM SE COR SEC 0248 0253 917.1) 0207 007000413401-10 COMM SW COR SW 1/4 SEC 13-2-9, TH N 393 FT, THE 1320 FT, TH S 39$ FT, TH W 1320 FT TO POB.12 ACRES M/L 1988 653.38 0074000)3402-05 COM NE COR NE 1/4 NE 1/4 SEC 13-2-9 TH S TH S7423 FT FOR POfi TH W 1320 FT TH 5 330 FT TH EI32O FT TH N 330 FT TO POB 10 A M/l -----1,495.83 007400413402- X PARCEL Of LAND W 1/2 NE 1/4 SEC 13-2-9 BEG PTCENTER GURD RD WHICH UES 555 FT NLY OF E A WI/4 U SEC 13, TH ELY 407 FT TO E 1/4 U TH NLY 270 FT TH WLY 257 FT M/l TO CEN GURD RD TH SWLY 309.5 FT M/L TO POB. 2 A M/L 1988 194.25 007400415401- 10 COMM AT THE SW COR OF SEC in re «oo//10FT, TH E 466-7/10 FT, TH S 466-7/1 b FT TO SECUNE, TH W 466-7/10 FT TO POB. CONT 5 ACRES. 2,276.68 007400420421-00 COMM AT POINT WHICH IS N 89 DEG 13* W 1607.2) FT & 5 0 DEG 8' E 855.49 FT FROM N2 COR SEC 20-2-9 BEING SE COR LOT 9 NORTHWOOD PUT TH N 50DEG 591 E 60.65 FT TH N 243 FT TO PO8 LOT INCLUDING A R/W 33 FT WIDE BEG N UNE SEC 20 N 89 DEG 3* W 1380 FT FROMNE COR TH S 0 DEG 8' E 4723 FT TH S 89 DEG FAIRHAVEN PLAT 0806 25000300 LOT 3 8 N 4 FT Of LOT 4 FAIRHAVEN PLAT 1988 1,181.39 528.29 080601501600 SEC 15 T3N R8W E 1/2 W 1/2 NE 1/4 ES COM AT NE COR Of E 1/2 W 1/2 NE 1/4 FOR BEG. TH W IN CEN Of HWY 21-1/2 RD$, TH S 15 RDS. TH E21-1/2 RDS. TH N 15 RDS 16 0215 0233 BROOKFIELD ACRES 0806-130013 00 LOT 13 BROOKFIELD ACRES 0606-130015-00 LOT 15 BROOKFIELD ACRES 0214 327.95 951 JI 0179 0806-020008-00 SEC 20 T3N R8W COM AT A PT WHERE M-37 CROSSES S SEC UNE, TH W ALONG SEC UNE TO 1/4 llNE AND 4-1/2 RDS 8EYOND SD 1/4 Ubt TH N 8 RDS. E TO CEN HWY, TH ALONG CEN M-37 SELY TO BEG. 1988 686.96 0606-02300400 SEC 23 T3N R8W N 3/4 W 1/2 NW 1/4 SW 1/4. 10 A 1988 1.004.80 080602900800 THAT PART OF THE NE 1/4 SEC 29 COM AT N 1/4 CORNER SEC THENCE N 90 DEG 00' E 237.02 FT, Al TH N I OF SAID SEC: THENCE S 34 DEG >4'25- E 51.89 FT Al THE CENTFRUNE Of M-37 (100 ft£T WIDE); THENCE SELY 686.67 FT. Al SAID Cl ON A 11,459.16 FOOT RADIUS CURV E TO THE R, TH CH Of WH BEARS S 33 DEG 11 ‘25* E 686.67 FT; THENCE S 3) DEG 28'25* E 745.44 FT AL SAID Cl; THENCE SELY 45.89 FT AL SAID CL ON A I7J 88.73 FT ROD CU TO TH R, TH CHOfo OF WH BRS S 31 DEG 23'So * E 45.89 R TO POB. THENCE SELY 170.0 FEET Al SD CL ON A 17.188.73 FT RAD CU TO TH R, THE CHORD OF WH BEARS S 31 DEd 02-14* E 170.0 FT; THENCE S 890 26' 30* W 379.00 FT; N 3DEG 32' 30* W 130.0 FT: IHENCE N 86 DEG 15' 30* E 300.0 FT TO POB. SUBJECT TO HIGHWAY R.O.W. OVER THAT PART WHICH UES NELY Of A UNE WHICH IS 50 FEET SWLY Of THE CENTERLINE Of M-37. . 1988 781.12 08 06-030003-00 SEC 30 T3N R8W A PAR IN S 1/2 Of NE 1/2 Of NE 1/4 OF SEC 30 BEG AT A PT 1190 FT S OF NE COR Of SD SEC, TH S 130 FT, TH W 423 FT, TH N 100 FT, TH E 233 FT, TH N 30 Ft, TH E 190 FT TO POB. 1988 1,658.17 08-06-032-01)-00 SEC 32 T3N R8W N 1/2 NE 1/4 ALSO W 1/2 5 1/2NE 1/4. 120 A 1968 2,446.96 06 <>5 033001 -50 SEC 33^T3N R8W W 1/2 SE 1/4 NE 339.62 08 06005039 00 SEC^S T3N R8W SE 1/4 Of NE 1/4. 1968 614.66 0183 50 RDS E 8 W IN NW COR SEC -33-3-7 ALSO EX BEG AT SW COR 5 1/2 SW 1/4 SEC 33, N 40 RDS FOR BB5^225 FT, S 200 FT, W 225 FT N 050 02-0 006O» 00 W 1/2 W 1/2 NW 1/4 SEC 20-3-7 ALSO N 1/2 E 1/2 W NW 1/4 SEC 20. EXC COM NE COR W 1/2 NW 1/4 SEC 20, TH W 10 RDS, TH 5 66 RDS M/l TO CRK. TH SEIY AL SD CRK 11 RDS TO I/2-1/4 U TH N 71 RDS M/l 1/4 U TO BEG. 3 A M/L ALSO EXC COM 10 RDS W Of NE COR W 1/2 NW 1/4 SEC 20. TH S 66 RDS M/l TO CRK TH W 25 RDS. N 66 RDS M/l TO N U SEC 20,1H E 25 RDS TO 040014-405-100-00 N 1650 FT E 1/2 E 1/2 SE 1/4 228 FT W I/2SE 1/4 SEC 14 R8W 27 AC M/l 1968 41238 040019-125-100-00 COM 1320.75 FT W Of NE COR SEC 19 4-8 S 00D 38 M W 247.5 FT, W 726 FT 000 38M E 247.5 FT. E >26 0156 EXC PAR 150 FTN4S BY 250 FT E4W IN SE COR THEREOF. 0146 HASTINGS TOWNSHIP 0181 SW COR SEC 30-3-7, TH N 22 DEG W >40 FT TO SH THORNAPPLE LK.TH S 65 DEG W 90 FT TO POB. TH S 65 DEG W 24FT 1H S 15 DEG 30 MIN E 173 FT^TH N 52 DEG 77FT TH NW TO 050-01940043540 ' 0128 0155 733.66 1988 473.76 050019 000020-00 BEG 580 FT S Of CEN SEC 19-3-7. TH E 45 FT FOR BEG, W 45 FT, S TO SHORE THORNAPPLE LAKE. NELY ALONG LAKE 11) FT, NWlV TO BEG. 1988 532.47 0404)3-325-10040 COM NW COR W 70 AC SW 1/4 SEC 13 4 8 S 1650 FT E 40 Ft N 630 FT M/l TO CEN OF ixTCH FltOM IK, SELY IN CEN Of DITCH 750 FT M/L bi SK, W TO POB. 137.79 0125 0154 112 I 1988 050008 000 050 00 040003-125000-00 N 3/4 W 1/2 NE 1/4 SEC 3 T4N R8W EX COM AT NECOR Of NW 1/4 NE 1/4 SD SEC W 40 FT, S 13 1/2RDS, E 40 FT, N 13-1/2 RDS fO BEG. 612.00 E80 A. NW 1/4 SEC 7-4-8 19$8 1988 1,036.90 040-033 305-100 04 COM SW COR LOT 9, MARTZ ACRES SEC 33 T4N R8W,S 3$5 FT, E 100 FT, N 395 FT. W 100 FT TO POB. 1988 103.88 040 035 22200 W 1/2, NW 1/4 SEC 35 4 8 1988 2,393.91 MARU ACRES 040090000009 00 LOT 9. MARTZ ACRES 1983 606.55 CASTLETON TOWNSHIP Town 3 North Range 7 WeU 050004 000085 00 SEC 4-3-7. THEREOF. CARLTON TOWNSHP 0120 0153 050028000015-00 THAT PART Of N 1/2 NE 1/4 NW 1/4 SEC 28-3-7 LYING N OF HWY, EXC THAT PART Of E 1/2 E 1/2 NW 1/4 OF SO SEC N OF HWY WHICH CONTAINS 1 A. 1988 649J7 050030000035 00 COM 45 RDS 4 2 RDS N Of CEN SEC 3°;3;7JH W 4 RDS TN N 20 RDS; TH E 4 RDS: S POB. ALSO COM 45 RDS W 4 2 RDS N CEN SD SEC 30: TH S 119 91 fT; TH W 132 FT TH N 119.91 FT; TH E lb2 FT POB. 1988 --------884.27 050030000-145-00 E 1/2 SE 1/4 SEC 30-3-7 EXC COM □WCORE 1/2 SE 1/4 SO SEC 30, TH N 459 FT TH E 380 FT. THS 459 FT, TH W 380 Ft TO POB. 1968 1,154.18 050030000-20G 00 Description ol Land HOPE TOWN5HP CASTLETON TOWNSHIP 0152 0162 060307502100 LOT 41 EAST BIG OLXEY PLAT 0119 040028-325-200- 00 THAT PART Of N 1/2 SW FRC 1/4 SEC 28 T4N R8W LYING SWLY OF THE FOLLOWING DESC U; COM 5 1/4 POST SD SEC, N 0 Dfd 25' E 1375.6 FT TO INT.Of C/LS OF RDS N 88 DEG 12' W 1414 FT AL C/L OF RDS TO N 0 DEG 25' E 24 75 FT TO BEG Of U: N 0 DEG 25' £ 175.25 FT, N 43 DE6 5T W 765.3 FT N 45 DEG 45' W 1607 FT TO END 6F SD LINE. EX COM 50 FT E Of SW COR SD PAR; N 190 FT, E 220 FT, S 190 FT TO SHdRE Of LAKE, SWIY Al SHORE TO POB. ALSO EX COM 1375 FT NO DEG 25'E 4 148 FT N 88 DEG 12' W Al C/l RD N 0 DEG 25' E 24.75 FT FOR bEG: N-tOO FT. W 50 FT. N 0 DEG 25' E too FT, N 88 DEG 12' W TO SHORT Of MIDDLE LAKE, SELY AL SHORE TO A FT N 88 DEG 12* W Of BEG. S 88 DEG 12' E 250 FT M/L TO POB. EX BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE Of SECTION 28. TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, DISTANT SOUTH, 85i FEET FROM THg WEST 1/4 POST OF SAID SECTION 28; THENCE EAST, 50 FEET PARALLEL wflH THE EAST And WEST 1/4 UNE Of SAID SECTION 28; IHENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH SAID WEST SECTION UNE. TO THE SHORE OF MIDDLE LAKE; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID SHORE TO SAID WEST LINE Of SECTION 28: THENCE NORTH ALONG SA© SECT|6n UNE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. 1988 362.09 04DC’29-350-30G 00 THE :i 10 RDS OF W 12 RDS SEC 29-4-3 EX BEG N 88 DEG 31 MIN 30 SEC : 208.66 FT Of SW COR SD SEC; N 34 DEG 07 MIN 09 SEC W 350 FT TO C/LM-43, S AL C/L TO SW COR SD SEC. N 88 DEG 31 MIN 30 SEC E 208.66 .'T TO POB. 1988 21.74 040032-350-300 04 COM AT 5W COR SEC 32 T4N R8W N 14 RDS FOR BEG; N 4 RDS, E 350 FT. S 4 RDS, W TO POB. 1988 42076 040033-250100-00 COM AT N 1/4 POST SEC 33 T4N R8W S 1863.6 FT,5 89 D 57 M W 1320 FT TO BEG. N 157.2 FT, S 800 22 M W 115 FT, 5 12 D 30 M E 186.3 850.99 254.40 BARRETT ACRES 0843445409-18 0132 498.95 080307005300 LOT 51 DELTON. LOT 1968 SEC FOR POB; TH CONT S 11 DEG •■ i/a unc ur JCV, m n u 0 DEG 17’15* E ALONG W i/8 UNE 0803 065 039-00 LOT 36 CROOKED LAKE SUMMER RESORT. ALSO COM NE COR SD LOT 36 RUNNING TH S 25 DEG 45' E ALONG E'LY UNE LOT C, 53.6 FT W 21.8 FT TO SE CC? -OT 36, TH N DEG TO 'lOTlONG E UNE l° 36- 49 R 1988 27. ।IN, R9W. E X All THAT PART OF THE W 1/2 OF THE SW 1/4 OF THE NF 1/4 OF SD SEC 27 LYING 5 OF THE E 4 W HWY. ALSO EX COM AT THE NW COR OF THE W 1/2 OF THE NE 1/4 Of SD SEC 27 FOR A POB. TH E 1320 FT, TH S 330 FT, TH W 132 0 FT. TH N 330 FT TO POB. ALL BEING IN BARRY TWP. BARRY CO. Ml 67 AC. 1988 1.237.28 08 03 028 006 00 COM 320 FT N OF CEN OF SEC 28-1-9, TH W 198 Ft TH N 56.86 FT. E 198 FT TH S 56 86 FT TO BEG. PAR. 1988 897.41 06 03 02800900 FOR BEG. TH W 198 Ft N 72.6 FT E 198 FT, S 72.6 FT TO Bfc. PAR. 1988 746.38 0803028026-00 BEG 20 RDS E OF CEN SEC 28-1 -9t TH N 165 FT, TH E 125 FT. TH 5 16$ FT. TH W 12$ FT TO BEG.PAR. 1988 1,048.46 06 03 02802800 COM 56 FT E OF SW COR E I /2 SW 1/4 NE 1/4 SEC 28-1-9. TH E 152 FT TH N 275 FT, TH W 152 FT. THS 275 FT TO BEG. PAR 1988 765.24 060302803400 COM AT PT 20 RDS E OF CEN SEC 28 1-9 TH S 20 RDS. E 64 FT, N 20 RDS, W 64 FT TO BEd. EX COM AT PT 330 FT £ AND 230 FT S OF CEN 'SEC 28, TH S 100 FT. TH W 64 FT, TH ki 1 rvr cr tu r u rt n* h 080306500100 N 27 FT OF IOT 2. IOT E, IOT F LOT C EX COMAT KlE CdR IOT 36 CROOKED LAKE SUMMER RESORT. TH S 25 DEG 45* E 114.2 FT, TH S 8 DEG 15' E 49.55 FT, TH W 52.35 FT. TH N 154 FT TO BEd ALSO EX FROM IOT C S 49 FT THEREOF CROOKED LAKE SUMMER RESORT, PLAT ALSO EX FROM LOT C OF SD PLAT THAT PART ADJOINING THE E UNE Of SD LOT 26 AND ADJOINING THE W UNE Of GWIN AVE AS SHOWN IN-SD PLAT, LYING BETWEEN THE ESTlV PROLONGATION Of THE N 4 S LINES Of SD IOT 26. 1988 335.97 080306501000 LOT 10 CROOKED LAKE SUMMER RESOP I. LOT. 1988 581.91 89010 0131 CROOKED LAKE SUMMER RESORT 080306501000 0)07 BARRY TWP BARRY CO 0088 COTTAGE GROVE RESORT 08 03 0604)640 LOT 20. COTTAGE GROVE RESORT LOT 1988 152.55 Dtgyiticn De kzrption of land CARLTON TOWNSHIP 064341640740 08 0302241040 W 1/2 St 1/4 SEC March 14,21,28,1991 — Special Supplement — The Hastings Banner — S5 Description 0342 0343 1988 t.402.57 08 09427426 40 SEC 27-1-8 COM INI C «. HICKORY RD TH S 09 DEG i >29* E 190.8a TH S 10 DEG 28’06* E BP 27* 00 DEG 29-54* E 320* TO HICKORY RD TH S 82 DEG 57'06* E X7.24* TO POB. 1988 1,408.38 084942743140 A TRIANGULAR PARCH H NW 1/4 NE 1/4 SEC 27 COM AT THE CB4T OF HICKORY RO WHERE II WTHSEC THE CENT OF CULVER RD TH WLY 16 RDS TH N 26 RD S TO CENT OF CULVER RD TH SHY *4 CENT Of SD RD TO POB. 1988 648.26 084942840710 COM 698.28' S Of N 1/4 POST SEC 28-1-8 TO POBTH S 349.14* TH W 1372.5' TH N349.14- THE ISTZJ'TO POB ALSO BEG 1047.42* S Of N 1/4 POST TH S 123" TH W 177J* TH N 1988 1.505.34 �S6 — March 14,21,28,1991 — Special Supplement — The Hastings Banner Ut Sate No. JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP Town I Nor* Range • Weit 0373 0374 0345 0375 0377 0344 0347 0348 0349 0350 08-09-031 -009-20 COM E 1/4 POST SEC 31-1 8 TH S 00 DEG 55'00* W995.34' TH N 89 DEG 01'34* W 220- TH N 00 DEG55 0O* E 995.63' TH $ 88 DEG 57'00* E 22D TOPO8. 5 A. EX COM AT E 1/4 POST TH 5 300 THW 220 TH N 300 395.55 08-09-032-018-00 START AT A PT AT SE COR NW 1/4 SEC 32, TH N 608DS FOR BEG. W SO RDS. N 14 ROS, TH E 80 RDS.TH S 14 RDS TO BEG 1988 281 20 ARNETTS RESORT 06 09 040022 00 IOT 33, ARNETTS RESORT, 1988 50.62 080904003100 LOT 46. ARNETTS RESORT. AND COTTAGE. 1988 590.24 060904006900 S 1/2 IOT 97. ARNETTS RESORT. IOT 98. ARNETTSRESORT & COTTAGE 1988 764.32 0378 0379 Mill LAKE PARK 0809-125026 10 COM AT S 1/4 POST SEC 21 TIN R8W TH N 0 DEG 31' W 1320 FT TH DEG IT* E 180 FT TH S 25 DEG 33' E 130.5 FT TO POB 1988 71.04 0358 0159 0360 0361 0362 REESE ACRES 0809 16000300 IOT 6 REESE ACRES A COTTAGE. 1988 559.31 08 09 16000800 IOT 10 REESE ACRES EX W 36 FT 1988 864 48 SHADY SHORE LONG I AKE 08 39-165022 10 IO 33 SHADY SHORE IONG iAKE ALS ' A TRIANGULARPART OF IOT 32 COM SWLY COR IOT 32 TH N 15 FTTH SEIY 45 FT TO A PT ON SLY U OF SC LOT THWIY TO POB 1988 223.62 ! UNSET SHORES NO 2 06 09 20008400 IOT 84 SUNSET SHORES NO 2 0381 0382 0384 0386 MAPU GROVE TOWNSHP 0363 10000100006500 COM 1320 FT S CEN POST SEC I 2 7. TH E 660 FTPOB, TH W 1320 FT, TH 3 528 FT. TH E 1320 FT,TH N 528 FT POB. 0364 100001000070 00 COM 278 FT, E SW COR SEC I -2-7. TH N 330 FT TH E 382 FT, TH S 330 0365 10000 000120-00 0366 0367 0369 0370 0388 100003000040-00 E 429 FT. E 1/2, SE 1/4, SW 1/4 SEC 1988 96 36 100005000035 00 COM 440 FT S NE COR Of THE S In i ZZU ri. in nr oov ri in 120 FT TH E 360 FT TH N 100 FT TH E 200 FT POB 1,243.54 100006000150 00 1/2 SEC 6 2 7. 0372 0387 162.73 626.76 10000)000130 00 W 1/2, E 1/2. NW 1/4 SEC 1-2-7. EX COM 107 FTW NE COR W 1/2, E 1/2 ir« J ex. 1-x-z in a ioc ri, in W 23) FT, TH N (88 FT, TH E 231 FT POB, TH S 1314.97 FT M/l TO EW I/4 UNE. TH El 320 FT TH N 2640 FT TO POB. CONT 63.73 A MORE OR LESS. 362.45 1988 100015000-100 00 ___ COM 16 RDS E OF SW COR SEC 15-2-7, TH N 10 ROSE 24 RDS, S 10 RDS. W 24 RDS TO BEG 626.76 Description of land No. DwcripMon of land Tax Year Sate Amount ORANGEVUE TOWNSHP ORANGEVUE TOWNSHIP 100016000020 00 THAT PART OF N 1/2 NE 1/4 SEC 16-2-7, LYING WOF HWY. N 60 A OF S 1/2 NE 1/4 SEC 16-2-7, EX5 A E OF HIGHWAY. 1988 2.095.26 100019 000010 00 E 25-1/2 ACRES OF N 51 A OF NE 1/4 06-1100501200 PAR SE 1 /4 SEC 5-2 )0 COM S U SEC 5 AT PT 15 RDS E’LY FROM SW COR SE 1/4 SEC 5 TH N 153.3 FT PAR W UNE SE 1/4 TH E 40 FT, TH SE'LY 233 FT AL 267 FT RAD CUR RIGHT. TH AL CHORD BEARS S 65 DEG E 27331 TH S 40 DEG E 85 FT, TH N 500EG E 33 FT TO BEG, TH S 50 DEG W 33 FT, TH S 40 DEG E 5.48 FT TO S U SEC TH S 87 DEG 48* E APPROX 262 FT Al SD S U TO WATERS EDGE TH N WLY 94 06 11017004-21 COMM AT CEN POST SEC 17-2-10 AND RUNNING TH N 685 FT, TH 5 87 DEG 47*10* E 435 FT PARALLEL WITH N 1/8 UNE SD SEC, TH S 220 FT TO FOB, TH S 87 DEG 4> 10* E 285 FT TH S 220 FT, TH N 87 DEG 47* 10* W $85 FT TH N 220 FT TO POB, TOGETHER WITH EASEMENT 25 f/ WIDE FOR INGRESS 6 EGRESS, CENTERUNE OF WHICH IS BEG OH N A S 1/4 UNE 12.5 FT N Of CEN POST A RUNNING TH E'LY PARALLEL WITH E A W 1/4 1988 925.63 100020000050-00 COM NE COR SEC 20-2 7, TH W 1320 FT. TH 5 330 FT. TH E 1^20 FT, TH N 330 FT, POB. 330.09 1988 10002200014G 00 SEC 22-2-7. COM 429 FT S NW COR SW 1/4 SEC 22.TH S 627 FT, TH E 660 FT. TH N 6$7 FT, TH W660 FT POB. 9-1/2 A ALSO COM 1056 FT S NW COR SEC 22, TH S 590 FT. TH E 660 oou FT. ri, TH in N r< 590 ovu h. . .. TH W 660 FT TO POB. <EC 22-2-7. 1988 566 59 I CO 022 000170-00 176 FT FROM BEG TH S 79 DEG 55' W 176 FT TO BEG. EX COM AT A PT ON SEC UNE JETWEEN SEC 5 4 8. 2N 10W SD PT BONG 15 RDS E OF N 4 S 1/4 UNE SD SEC 5, TH N PAR WITH 1/4 UNE 153.10 Ff, THE 40 FT PERP TO SD 1/4 UNE, TH SHY 233 FT AL 267 FT RADIUS CURVE TO RIGHT, TH LONG CHORD BEAR S 65 DEG O' E 225 68 FT. TH S 40 DEG 00* E 85 R, TH N 50 6EG 0* E 33 FT TO POB. TH N 79 DEG 55' E 107.05 FT TH 52DEG 39* 16* W 16.98 FT, TH S 84 DEG 45* W 92.29 FT TO POB. 2,156.67 08-11-005-020-10 THAT PART OF THE SW 1/4 SEC 5, T2N. RI0W COMM AT A PT ON W IN of Beatrice st 250 53 ft n from NE COR IOT 9 SAM BRAVATA PIAT, TH N 27.52 FT, TH E 66 FT. TH N I9.i FT TH N 68 (XG 27 W M5 FT TH, N 66 DEG 41* W 173.3 FT TH SO 0 DEG 3730* E 78.10 FT TH, E 127 FT TH. SO 38 DEG 58'30* E ?0 83 FT TH. SO 2.62 FT TH, SO ES1LY 82.96 FT ON A 233 FT RADIUS CURVE TO I, THE CHORD Of WHCH BEARS SO 59 DEG 58* E 82 52 FT TH, SO 70 DEG 10* F 62.25 FT TO POB. 100022000190 00 N 1/2 NW 1/4 SEC 22-2-7, EX 3 A COM AT NW COR SEC 22. 1H S 16 RDS. E 30 RDS, N 16 RDS, W 3C RDS TO BEG, ALSO EX COM WHERE N UNE SEC 22 INTERSECTS M36, TH E 15 RDS S 12 RDS W 27 RDS 6 FT. )H t 'ELY TO BEG. ALSO EX S 330 ff OF N 594 FT OF N 1/2 NW 1/4 SEC 22, LYING V Of CEN OF M-66. ALSO EX COM NW COR SEC 22-2-7 TH E 30 RDS ALONG CEN MAPLE GROVE RD TO BEG. TH S 16 RDS. TH E TO WTLY ROW OF M-66 TH NELY ALONG WLY R O W OF M-66 TO PT E OF BEG, TH W TO BEG. ALSO COM AT INT SEC OF N UNE SEC 22 WITH CEN UNE M-66 TH E 388.5 FT, S 573 FT FOR BEG. TH N 573 FT. W 141 FT, S 12 RDS, TH W 27 RDS to CEN M-&5, TH SWLY ALONG CEN M-66 TO PT £ OF BEG, TH E TO BEG. EX. TRLANG PAR 2-3/4 M/l COM 594 FT S Of NW COR LYING W OF CEN M-66. ALSO EX COM NE COR N I /2 NW 1988 755.99 100023-000110-00 10 A IN NW COR Of N 45 A OF W 1/2 SW 1/4 SEC 23 2 7 MEASURING 40 RDS E & W ON E A W 1/4 UNE SD SEC & 40 RDS N & S ON W UNE SD SEC. EX COM NW COR FOR POB, TH E 644 FT. TH S 217 FT. TH W 644 FT, TH N TO POB ALSO EX COM W 1/4 POST SEC 23 2 7 S 40 RDS TO 08-1100502800 COM COR COMMON TO ITS 22 23 CHATEAU PK RI & SWLY SIDE SD PLAT FOR BEG, TH W TO PT DUE S & 150 R E Of SW COR IT I SD PLAT, TH S 46 DEG 291 W 48.46 FT, TH N 6$ DEG W 130 FT, TH S TO S SEC LN Of SEC 5, TH E TO PT 505.36 FT W Of S 1/4 COR. TH N 24 DEG 47 W 590.19 FT. TH N 14 DEG 42' W 144.48 FT, TH N 4 DEG 47 W 159.92 FT. TH N 24 DEG 41' E 147.6 FT TO COR ITS 23-24 TO BEG. ALSO COM AT SE COR N 1/2 NW 1/4 SEC 8-2-10, TH N 649 FT FOR BEG, TH N TO COR SECS 8 5 TH W 450 FT, TH SW TO PT 450 FT W Of BEG. TH E 450 FT TO BEG, EX 298 OF LAST DES. 0393 100023000120 00 A PAR IN THE NW COR OF W 1/2 OF SW 1/4 SEC 23 2 7 BEG NW COR Of W 1/2 OF SW 1/4 TH E 644 FT, TH S 217 FT, TH W 644 ft, TH N TO POB. 1988 585.66 0394 100023000170 00 THE W 1/2 Of E 656.6 FT Of W 1/2 N60ANE 1/4SEC 23-2-7 1988 773.62 100026000065-00 THE W 800 FT OF N 620 FT Of SW 1/4 SEC IS 2-7SUBJ ROAD R/W TO CEMETERY. 1988 1.157.78 0395 100031000050 00 2S 40 RDS OF E 39-3/4 RDS A N 12 RDS Of S 52 RDS Of E 22 RDS Of SE 1/4 SE FR 1/4 SEC3I 2 7. 1968 307.2 100036000080 00 5E 30 A W 70 A SW I /4 SEC 36-2 7. 1988 538.6 ORANGEVUE TOWNSHP Town 2 North Range TO We*t 08-11-0030)200 SE 1/4 SE 1/4 SEC 3-2-10. EX COM AT NW COR SE 1/4SE I/4SDSEC. TH S Al C/l NORRIS RD 165 FT, TH t 264 FT. TH N 165 FT. TH W 264 FT M/l T O POB. ALSO fee COM AT SW COR Of SE 1/4 SE 1/4 SD SEC. TH N 27 RDS. TH E 30 RDS. TH S 27 RDS , TH W 30 RDS M/l fo POB 34 A M/L 1988 1,193.34 08-11004040 40 PART OF NW FRl 1/4 SEC 4-2-10 DESC AS: COMM 2FT N 88 DEG E OF NW COR LOT 13 OF WIGWAMS FORPO6. TH N 88 DEG E 48 FT, TH $ 5 DEG E 58 FT,TH N 88 DEG E 200 FT. TH N 5 DEG W 38 FT TH N 0 DEG 3v W 24 FT. TH S 88 DtG W 50 FT, M/l TO A PT 200 FT N 88 DEG E OF A PT 24 FT N 0 DEG 30" W OF NW COR LOT 13 OF WIGWAMS, TH S 88 TEG W 196 FT TH N 0 DEG SO1 W 39 FT. TH S 88 DtG W 2 FT, TH S 0 DEG 30* 0398 0399 84.25 08-11 -00406300 COM AT CEN Of StC 4. TH S ON 1/4 UNE 624 FT, TH W 1320 FT FOR BEG. TH S 10-1/2 DEG W 150 FT. TH S 82 1/2 DEG W 280 FT. TH N <3-1/2 DEG W 85 FT. TH N 73 DEG E 332 FT TO BEG. BEING ON SW FRl 1/4 SEC 1988 S 7 DEG 28' W 424.5 FT. TH N 59 DtG 10’ W 62.5 FT TH N 9 DEG 30 E 427.) FT TO POB. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE S 125 FT. 1988 1.804 86 08-11-00505000 COM NW COR IOT 1 SAM BRAVATA PLAT BEG 990.4 FIE AND 1032.2 FT S Of W 1/4 POST, SEC 5 2 I0.IH N 68 DEG 23* W 225 FT, TH N 65 DEC 55' W 168 FT, TH S 7$2.7 FT TO BEG, TH W TO W SEC UNE, TH S 363 FT, fa E TO W SUE SAM BRAVATA PLAT, TH N 363 FT E TO BEG. ALSO COMM SE COR LOT 18 SD PIAT, TH N 15 DEG 53' W 175.22 FT. NE 163 FT ON 216 FT RADIUS CURVE. TH 5 68 DEG 01' E 130 FT. N 46 DEG 39* E 48.46 FT, TH S 88 DEG 20* W TO BEG, EXC fHE E 150 FT. TH S 68 DEG 01* E 130 FT, TH N 46 DEG 46' E 48.46 FT, TH S T6 A PT ON UNE N 88 DEG 20’ E 1988 ----------1,039.01 08 11-006-035 10 COM E 1/4 PO S 6 T2N Rl/W N 89 DEG 56'43* W ON E & W 1/4 IN AL MARSH RD 1015.38 FT. TH N 61 DEG 20'40* W 454 75 FT. TH N 5 DEG 55' W 282.92 FT TO A POINT PREVKXJSIY RECD AS BERMG 1442.2 FT W 4 475.9 FT N Of SO E 1/4 PO, TH S 4 DEG 3' W 250 FT TH N 89 DE G 27 W 81.67 H TO toB OF THIS DESC, TH N 89 DEG 27 W 66.28 FT AL K(ARSH RD, TH N 2 DEG 33* E 175.38 FT OPJ CHANNR TO GUN IAKE, TH S 88 OFG 38* E 22.54 FT, TH S 4 DEG 3* W 10.39 FT. TH S 89 6fG 0412 0413 0414 0415 0416 0417 0419 0420 0421 0422 0423 0424 0407 08 11-017-00300 COM E 1/4 PO SEC 17-2-10; TH W 440 FT TO CEN RD: TH NELY 200 FT; TH E TO E SEC U, TH S TO BEG. LOT. 1988 377.97 0432 0433 08-11-0I/-0I7-00 COM AT SE COR SE 1/4 K 1/4 SEC 17-2-10, TH N65O FT FOR BEG, TH W TO UNDSEY RD TH NELY TO5EC UNE, 08-11-017-02000 COM AT E 1/4 POST SEC 17-2-10, TH W 440 FT, THNELY 200 FT FOR BEG. TH NELY 100 FT TH E TOSEC UNE, TH j iuri r yjr 1988 332 38 08 11-017-021-00 COM AT E 1/4 POST SEC 17-2-10, TH W 640 FT FORBEG, TH N 200 FT. fa E TO CEN UNDSEY io, THSWLY 200 FT E Of PT Of BEG, TH TO BEG. 1AC 1988 755.72 08-11-017-022-00 W 1/2 W 1/2 NW 1/4 SEC 17-2-10 LYING SWLY Of ORANGEVILLE 1988 08-11-017-034-00 SEC 17-2-10 EXTHAT PART LYING SW OF ORANGEVILLE CREEK. 7.7 AC. 837^8 08-11-017-045-00 BEG S I DEG 46' E 1101.88 FT FROM E 1/4 POST SEC 17-2-10. S 1 DEG 46' E 220 FT, S 89 DEG 51' 5o* W 750 63 FT. N 7 DEG 57*30* E 11577 FT. N 11 DEG 50*30* E IG7.8I FT. N 89 DEG 51' 280 87 06 11-017-048-00 COM 440 68 FT W A S 11 DEG 50­ 30* W 677.1FROM E 1/4 POST SEC 17-2-10, S 11 DEG 50* 30* W 224.81 FT, S 89 DEG 51' 30* W 672.68 FT, N 1 DEG 47* 30* W220FTN89CEG 51' 08-11-017-05600^ 0434 0435 450.63 0436 0437 08-11-0)7-065-00 ALL OF E 1/2 SE 1/4 SW 1/4 SEC 17-2-10 IYWG EOF CEN OF MARSH RD EX THE S 678.2 FT ALSO EXPLAT OF ORANGEVUE 7.32 A M/L 1988 657.51 08-11-018-004-00 COMM AT S 1/4 POST SEC 18-2-10, TH E ON 5EC U30 RDS, TH N 133 1/3 RDS, TH W 30 RDS, fa S ON N A S 1/4 U 133-1/3 Rb$ TO P.O.B. EX COMMS 1/4 POST SEC 18 2 10, TH £ POST SEC 18. TH E ON SEC U 30 RDS, FOR POB; TH N 20 RODS. TH W 8 ROS, THS20RDSTOSECLLTHE ON Stc U 8 RDS TO POB; Al$O EX COM S 1/4 POST SEC 18, TH E ON SEC U 30 RDS, TH N 20 RDS TO POB; TH N 147 FT, TH W 297 FT, TH S 147 FT, TH E 297 FT TO POB 1988 338 95 0426 08-11-020-002-00 THE N 150 FT OF THE S 313 FT Of FOIL DESC PARCEL: COMM SW CORNER SEC 20-2-10, TH N 36 RDS, TH E 30 ROS 6 FT. TO THE CEN ot MARSH RD. TH S'lV ALONG CENTER Of MARSH KD IO THE SEC UNE. TH VLT I 4 er>< 1 Cl rwi ccr 450.65 08-11-020013-00 COM AT NW COR NE 1/4 SE 1/4 SEC 20-2-10. TH ETO CEN OF HWY. TH S 122 FT toR BEG. TH W 125 FT, TH S 150 FT, TH E 123 FT TO CEN H^Y, TH N 150 FT TO BEG. 338.56 08-11-020041-10 A PARCEL Of LAND IN NE 1/4 SEC 202-10 OESC AS: COMM AT N 1/4 POST SEC 20-2-10. TH S 00 DEG 47*41* E 74839 ALONG N4S I/4LNE SD SEC 20 TO POB. TH S 57 DEG 15'49* E 303.71 FT, TH N 48 DEG 14'11* E 352.61 FT fo EXISTING C/l Of NINE MILE RD. TH S 60 DEG 21*42* E 339.63 FT ALONG SD C/L TH S 0 DEG 42*07* W 487.12 FT TO E & W 1/8 UNE Of NE 1/4 SD SEC. TH N 89 DEG I7*5T W 799.80 FT ALONG SO 1/8 UNE TO SO 1/4 UNE, TH N 0 DEG 47*41* W 574.67 FT ALONG 1/4 UNE TO POB, CONTAINING 9.88 ACRES M/L 287.90 08-11-020-041-20 BEG AT A PT ON N A S 1/4_______ 20-2-10 DISTANT S 00 DEG 47*41* E 1673.36 FT FROM N 1/4 POST SO SEC. TH 5 00 DEG 47*41* E ALONG SD N A S 1/4 UNE 350 FT, TH N 89 DEG 28*59* W 1321.29 FT, TH N 00 DEG 44*10* W ALONG C/L MARSH RD A N A 5 1/4 1/4 UNE OF N W 1/4 SD SEC 20 A DIS TANCE Of 350 FT. TH S 89 DEG 28’59* E 1320.93 FT TO POB 1988 When you and your property taxes don’t agree If your annual notice of tax assessment isn’t exactly what you expected... and you feel your thinking is justified... there is something you can do about it. In Michigan, both citizens and officials have avenues of ap­ peal to pursue when they are displeased with the results of an assessment or the equalization process. The first avenue of appeal for property owners is the local assessor. That first call may solve the most elemen­ tary of problems: an error in the property description, an incorrect assessment of amenities (two fireplaces instead of one), or an out-and-out goof (taxes on a house that doesn't exist!) Tax assessors are often, but not always, members of your township board or city council. That’s the first place to go for information. If the assessor doesn’t sit on one of those boards, a member can certainly tell you how to contact him or her. The second avenue of appeal is another local source: the Board of Review. Local assessors arc obligated by law to notify taxpayers that they may appeal assessments to city or township boards of review. Most BOR hearing times are scheduled beginning with the second Monday in March, and continue with at least six one-hour ses­ sions until all have been heard. Many government units scheulded multiple hearing times for the convenience of property owners who work. Check your local newspaper for publication of dates and times. Boards of review have two main purposes. One is to listen to and evaluate property owners’ arguments that their assessments are too high. If the board members concur, they may adjust the assessment. But board of review members must be judicious in the changes they make because county and state equalization factors are likely to spread any reductions in individual parcels to the remainder of the parcels in the assessing unit. Boards of reivew have been known to play politics. In 1981, ac­ cording to Kenneth VerBurg in his Guide to Michigan County Government, a BOR rejected an entire assess­ ment role. Another routinely reduced each appealed parcel by 10 percent. Those kinds of actions, VerBurg says, could easily be interpreted as “making mischief.’’ Those actions were fortunately judged inappropriate by the attorney general. If you are approaching the BOR to request a reduction in assessment, be prepared to explain your motives in detail. Bring along construction contracts, photographs, and other documentation that will prove your point. And don’t forget to bring a copy of your assessment notice, with the right property description. Even if the local BOR denies an assessment reduction, your trip is an important one if you plan to pursue the complaint with the state t^x tribunal. You must be able to prove that your first avenue of appeal, the board of review, was followed before you moved on to the state level. Contrary to popular belief, local government units do not have total authority over the assessment and equalization process. Many times, local assessors are as distressed as you might be over evaluations for the year. Local officials, too have an avenue of appeal if they are displeased with property taxes or processes. A school board, a certified township assessor, or a city council may appeal county equalization decisions to the state tax tribunal. These appeal actions must be started within 30 days of the county board's decision, and must state the reasons why the board’s action was improper. 296.94 COM AT E 1/4 POST SEC 20-2-10, N 89 DEG 9'9* W 1091.08 FT TO CENTERUNE Of UNDSEY RD, N 3 DEG 10*30* W 1326.32 FT TO PT ON N UNE Of S 1/2 NE 1/4 SEC 20, SD PT BEING Pl Of BEG, S 89 DEG 4'20* E 135 FT, S 3 DEG I O'30* E PAR WITH CENI UNE UNDSEY RD 100 F T, N 89 DEG 4*20* W 135 FT, N 3 DEG 10*30* W 100 FT TO BEG INCLUDING All WHCH UES t Of ABOVE DES PAR TO WATER S EDGE OF MU POND BET RY EXTENSIONS Of N 4 S UNES Of SO PAR. 1988 1,405.83 0811-020053-10 COMM ON 1 /8 U ON W SIDE Of MIU POND, RUNNING TH W TO A CERTAIN STAKE. TH N TO THE MU RACE. THE TO THE RD CROSSING DAM, TH S AL MU POND TO P.O.B., SD LAND BEING ON N 1/2 NE 1/4 SEC 202-10 EXCEPTNG THEREfROM THAT PORTION Of SD PROPERTY LYING E'LY Of CENTERUNE OF UNDSEY RD. 247.97 08 1102301100 COMM AT SE COR N 25 ACRES W 1/2 SE 1/4 SEC 23-2 10 FOR POB. TH 405.23 irr ri, in m a s i/e UJJU ri TO POi, ALSO EX COMM S 1/4 POST SEC 18,m NONNAS1/4U450FT TO POBJH E 172 FT, TH N 600 FT, TH W 172 FTTH SON NA 51/4 U 600 08-1101100700 120 FT, TH N 172 FT, THE 120 FT, TH S 172 h TO BEG. 1988 1,070.16 0431 833.16 08-11 -017-015-00 COM 20 RDS S OF NW COR NW 1/4 NE 1/4 SEC 17-2-10 FOR BEG, TH E 26 RDS. TH S 10 RDS, TH W 26 RDS, N TOftEG. 1.6 AC. 260.73 08 110)7019-00 COM 200 FT N OF E 1/4 POST SEC 17-2-10, TH W TO UNDSEY RD FOR ocxj, in w xvu ri, in n mi ri, in t TO LINDSEY RD. TH SWLY A(ONG There’s a way to question the system ORANGEVUE TOWNSHP 0439 0441 0442 0443 1,281.83 08-1100900300 COMM AT MEANDER STAKE ON SOUTH SHORE OF GUN LAKE ON N * S UNE BETWEEN SEC 8 A 9, 2-10 TH S 2 DEG E 300 FT, TH N 65 1/2 DEG E 600 FT FOR P.O.B.; TH N 65 1/2 DEG E 200 FT. TH S 2 DEG E2I8 FT, TH 5 65 1/2 DEG W 200 FT, TH N i DEG W218 FT TO POB. 1,039.01 08-110090)500 S 1/2 SW 1/4 SEC 9-2-10. 80 AC. 1988 1471.15 1.869.97 1988 08-1101400300 COM AT NW CORE 1/2 SW 1/4 SEC ■ e-i-iv, in c eu xuo, in j TH W 40 RDS. TH N 46 RDS TO POB. 10 A M/L 1,25576 08 1101600200 A PARCEL 550 FT WIDE E & W LYING N Of ROAD ACROSS E 1/2 NE 1/4 SEC 16-2-10, THE E SIDE BEING PARALLEL IO ANO 128 FT W Of E UNE 136.32 08-1101701000 BEG 35 RDS S OF NE COR NW 1/4 SEC 17-2-5 FOR BEG, TH W 80 RDS, TH S 5 RDS TH E 80 RDS, TH N Tb A PARCEL NSW 1/4 SEC 17-2-10t BEG AT PT IN CEN Of HY 2 ROS E Of NE COR LOT 22, PLAT OF O«ANG«VdE. TH W ON N UNE SO LOT 22, rtND A CONTINUATION Of SD UNI: TO A PT DUE N Of NE COR LOT 14 PLAT Of ORANGEVILLE. TH S TO NE COR SO IOT 14, TH W 16.5 FT. TH N 32 RDS, TH E TO NW COR IOT 26 PIAT Of ORANGEVUE, TH S TO NW COR IOT 25 SD PLAT, fa E TO A PT IN CfN OF HWY 2 R6 SE OF NE COR SO LOT 25, TH S ALONG C/l Of SD HWY TO POB, INCLUDING IOTS 23. 24 AND 25 PIAT OF ORANGEVUE I/J59.14 0425 0404 0406 c tt ri, mnoo TH S 0 DEG 30* t TO POB. 1988 1,589.65 08-1100504400 BEG AT A PT 238.5 FT E Of W 1/4 POST SEC 5-2-10, TH S 39 DEG 54' E 463.6 FT, TH S 49 DEG 44* E 81 FT 0409 65 FT TO POB.' 0397 ucxj jv 0389 March 14,21,28,1991 — Special Supplement — The Hastings Banner — Sr Sate Amount MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHP 600 FT, TH N 130 FT, TO POB, SUBJECT TO EASE ALONG N SIDE Of SAID PAR 1988 479.91 0385 VKXERY'S LAKESIDE PARK 060921000900 IOTS 1112 VICKERYS LAKESIDE PARK. AND COT. 1988 262.73 Tax Year EX COM SW CORN 60 A *0 SEC, TH Ff260 FT, N 352 FT W 251 rt4 M8 0380 0357 Description of land 0444 0443 0449 0450 08 11018-006-20 IOT 1 KEYZEI' FIAT. 0454 08 11-018-006 52 THE S 200 FT OF E 100 FT Of SW 1/4 SEC 18-2-10. 1988 1.000.06 0429 08 11 -018019-00 COMM 32 RDS W Of SE COR SW 1/4 NE 1/4 SEC 18-2 10, TH W 28 RDS, TH N 40 RDS. TH E 28 ROS. TH $ 40 ROS TO POB 7 A M/L 1988 420 60 08 11-027-00100 S PART Of E 1/2 SW 1/4 SEC 1988 1,13100 08-1102700200 S PART Of W 1/2 SW 1/4 SEC 19B8 536.97 1988 1,188.18 08-1103001040 BEG NE COR 5 1/2 N 1/2 NE 1/4 SEC 307-10 TH WTO C/l Of ANGUNG HWY 623, TH SLY Al HWY 200FT FOR POB; TH SLY AL HWY 14332 FT, TH N 59 DEG W 205.80 FT TH S 45 DEG W 158.12 FT, TH N 43 0EG W 364.13 FT. TH N 20 FT, TH E 52176 FT, TH S 1 i DEG n W 80.85 FT, THS 6^ DEG 30* E 159.08 FT TO POB. 2.54 A. -----1,008.39 08-1103300100 THE N 190 FT Of N 1/2 NW 1/4 NE 1/4 SEC 33 2-10 360.92 SEC 34-2-10 EXC A 0453 0427 08-1102400201 IN THE NW COR OF SW 1 /4 Of SEC 24 AT W 1/4 POST DUE E ON GvEFNSEY IAKE RD 20 RDS FOR POB, TH E ALONG SD HWY 10 RDS. TH 4 16 RDS, TH W 10 RDS. TH N 16 ROS TO POB I ACRE. COM AT SE COR Of THAT PART OF W PART NW 1/4 SE 1/4 W OF HWY SEC 29-2-10, TH N 546.5 FT. TH W 7)8 FT, TH S 5463 FT. TH E 7)8 FT TO 06-11-018-004-21 COMM AT S 1/4 PC ACT SECS 18 A 19, TH E 172 FTTH, N 330 FT TH. W 172 FT TH, S 330 FT TO POB AU IN SEC 18-2-10 V/. 40337 75.39 W BY 8 ROS N A S. 793 A. 1988 1,008.13 08-11-035002-00 N 1/2 SW 1/4 SE 1/4 SEC 35-2-10 20 A MA SAM BRAVATA PLAT 1988 363.94 08-1I-040U2300 LOTH BRAVATA PARCEL SW 1/4 SEC 57-10. COMI 30 FT N NW COR LOT 9. SAM BRAVATA PIA1, TH W169.19 FT, TH N 0 0€G 33* W 60 FT, TH E I6978H, TH S 60 FT TO BEG 1988 780.62 C8 11 -04003100 COM 7283 FT S Of W 1/4 POST SEC 5 T2N RI0W TH F 125.5 FT TH S 54 DEG 12* E 328.5 FT. THS 59 DEG 10 E 33 FT TO BEG. TH 5 59 DEG 10* E 344 R, TH N IK FT TH N 65 DEG 55' TH S 21 DEG 43*30* W 151.71 fT TO 1 '0.2 FT TH SLY POB ALSO EXC ElY 16 H AND SLY 33 FT FOR ROAD PURPOSES. 1988 2,68178 ? ; \ § NEWS of our County can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Subscribe today call 948*8051 The tax tribunal may hold a hearing and order the county board to recalculate factors. Or the tribunal may lake the matter into its own hands and subtract valuation from one unit and add to others, while leaving the total county valuation the same. Following county equalization, the state tax commis­ sion establishes a tentative state equalization factor for each county. These tentative factors are subject to fur­ ther discussion between county boards and the tax com­ mission prior to the due date for final decisions. If the county board is not satisfied with the tax commission's review and decision, the board may appeal to the Michigan Court of Appeals. This complex and lengthy procedure of appeals is con­ ducted each year as new assessments and evaluations are made. Michigan's Secretary of State has recommended the legislature consider changing the assessment period to two years to allow more time for the appeals process, and to allow property owners to adjust to assessment changes. No action has been taken at this time. SMART TALK A glossary of real estate terms. Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM) A loan that permits interest rate to be changed periodi­ cally. Agreement Of Sale The contract in which the seller agrees to sell and buyer agrees to buy, with conditions and terms spelled out and signed by both parties. Amortization Conventional Loan Mortgage Fixed-rate and fixed-term loan made without govern­ ment insurance. A lien or claim on property given by a buyer to a lender as security for money borrowed. Co-op In exchange for the right to occupy a co-op unit, the buyer owns shares in the co­ op corporation |made up of co-op residents), rather than owning real property. Equity The value that the property owner has excluding debts against it. Escrow The gradual reduction of the principal amount of a loan. The loan is reduced as each payment is made toward -he principal. Funds left in trust with a third party, to be paid to a designated recipient at a designated time. Appraisal Fannie Mae Estimated value of the property to determine its market value. Balloon Mortage A mortgage that has a large amount of the principle due at time of maturity. Bridge Loan A loan that finances a mortgage at the end of one loan and the start of a new one. The Federal National Mort­ gage Assodation. which buys and sells FHA and VA mortgages. Freddie Mac The Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, which buys and sells FHA, VA and conventional loans from members of the Fed­ eral Reserve system and Federal Home Loan Bank System. Closing Costs FHA Mortgage Expenses and fees that are added to the price of the property, paid by the buyer and the seller at the dosing. The Agreement of Sale states who pays which costs. A loan that is insured by the Federal Housing Administra­ tion. Condominium The buyer owns tide to a residential unit shares common areas with other unit owners and pays maintenance fees to rhe condominium assodation for property upkeep. Fixed-Rate Mortgage A loan that has one set in­ terest rate. Market Value The highest price the buyer is willing to pay for a prop­ erty and the lowest price the seller will accept. Points One percent of the amount of the mortgage loan. Prepayment Payment of a mortgage loan, or portion of the loan, before the due date. Principal The basic loan amount, separate from interest, in­ surance and taxes. Title Proof of ownership. Title Search A check of title records to assure that the buyer is purchasing property, with no liens, encumbrances or other claims which might adversly affect the title's value or marketability. VA Mortgage A loan guaranteed by the Veterans Administration. �S8 — March 14, 21,28,1991 — Special Supplement — The Hastings Banner Dexripl'on -li...Li DcKrlpfion - i । .....i D«Kjiption Daxr’rption Amount Marcn 14,21,28.1991 — Special Suppiemenl — The Hastings Banner — S9 Amount 0«Wta, 0455 0457 0458 0459 CHATEAU PARK »2 06-11060006 10 LOT 457 CHATEAU PARK 42 1988 0484 CRYSTAL LAKE ESTATES PUT 08 11070006 00 LOIS 53-54-55 CRYSTAL UKE ESTATES PUT 1,655.41 06 II 070011 14 LOT I 4 CRYSTAL UKE ESTATES PUT 1968 134.52 198.08 FT. T H S 50 DEG 32’ W 75 75 FT POB. TH S 50 KG 37 W 116.33 FT, TH 4 31 KG 40' E 60 FT. TH S 73 DEG 20' W 112.25 FT, TH N 56 DEG 11' W 57.31 FT, TH N 22 DEG 21' W 19.98 FT, TH N 42 DEG 25' E 206.87 FAWN UKE PUT 06 1108501500 LOT 15, FAWN LAKE PUT 0485 0460 0461 0462 0463 0464 LYNDEN JOHNCOCK PUT 06 -11 09003200 LOT 40 LYNDEN JOHNCOCK PUT 1988 2,336.00 LYNDON JOHNCOCK PUT NO I 06 II 095 01500 LOT 71. LYNDON JOHNCOCK PUT 1968 1,555.90 06 II 095 025-10 LOT 83 LYNDEN JOHNCOCK. 1,839 89 08-1109503900 LOT 104 JOHNCOCK PUT LYNDEN JOHNCOCK PUT NO 1. 1,070.16 06-1109505200 LOT 125, LYNDEN JOHNCOCK PUT 1988 0465 0466 0467 0469 0471 0486 0488 383.92 UPHAM’S AIRPORT PUT 08-11) 00001-00 LOTS I. 2 A 3 UPHAM’S AIRPORT PLAT. ALSO LOTS 90. 91 A 92 UPHAMS AIRPORT PUT 1988 .1,568.27 — 08 11-100013-10 THE S 80 FT OF LOT 26 UPHAMS AJRPORI PUT 1988 447.52 06 11-10001400 LOT 27, UPHAMS AIRPORT PUT ALSO LOT 69 ALSOLOT 70 EXCEPT N 20 FT. 1988 883.35 0489 ORANGEVUE PUT 06-11-12000600 LOT 26 VILLAGE OF ORANGEVILLE 610.86 WIGWAMS PLAT 0472 1988 0475 0476 06 11)450)100 LOTS 9-10-27 OF WILDWOOD. 1088 3,. 0477 06 11-14502100 LOTS 35 39-43 OF WILDWOOD PUT. 1988 1,065.29 0478 0490 08 11-145 023-00 LOTS 13, 37 A 45 Of PUT OF WILDWOOD, ALSO, THE'LY 6-1/2 FT OF ALLEY ADJACENT TO SD LOT 1 3AND ON THE WEST SIK THEREOF. 0481 081200200700 TIN-R10W SEC 2, S 1/2 SW 1/4 SW 1/4 W Of NORftlS RD EX COM 878 FT E A N 33 DEG 5' E 462.8 FT FROM SE COR. TH N 56 DfG 55'W 156 FT. TH N 33 DEG 5' E 227.87 FT, TH E 186.19 n TO CEN NOR RJS RD, TH S 33 DeG 5' W ON CEN IN 330 FT TO POB. ALSO EX 33 FT RD ROW. 1988 1,326.96 08-1200400600 TIN, RIOW, COM AT NW COR SEC 4. TH S 89 Dfd 57 6* E 510 FT TO FOB 0491 0492 0493 0494 DEG 52*6* E 330 FT, TH N ’ 0 DEG *o rrr jrv ri iv n jcv u\. in or DEG 52'6" W 330 FT to POB. SUBJECT TO ROW OVER N 33 FT. 1988 1,289.08 0483 08-1200602100 TIN RIOW SEC 6 COM SW COR. TH N 1528 FT, TH N48 DEG ID E 2318 FT. TH S 30 KG E 44.5 FT TOS EDGE PINE IK RD, TH N 48 DEG 25' E 50 FT, TH 5 39 Dfc E 501.5 FT POB TH S 30 DEG E 103 5FT. TH S 03 DEG 35’ 330 FT, TH 579 DEG 49’ 250FT, TH S 34 DKJ E 20 FT TH N 63 KG 39" E 160 FT TH N 4i KG 25' E 210 FT. TH 049i 2.276 53 0500 0502 1988 296.94 08-12 007007 00 TIN, RUM, COM AT SW rOR SEC 7, TH N 1887 FT TO POB, TH N U7.7^ FT, TH S 89 DEG 32'30* E 1492.43 FT TH 467.27 FT, TH N 89 DEG 37X* W 1399.27 FT, TH N 63 DEG 29'34* 1988 1,298.65 00-120)2012 00 PARCEL 2, TIN, RIOW, N 0 DEG I 1’30* W 712 FT A N 89 KG 45'30* E 1169.47 FT TH N 53 DEG 4'30* E 157.V4 FT FROM THE SW COR Of SEC 12 FORTHE POB, TH N 18 KG 48'20* E 480.6? fl. TH N48 DEG 4’32* E 150 in J v izcv* >1 o n ow ri, in n 89 DEG 25’4* W 631.76 FT, Til N 36 DEG 55’30* W 249.47 FEEf TO POB. ACCESS EASE OVER S 66 FT • ALSO OVER 66 FT WIDE SCHULTZ DRIVE . 10.49 ACRES. 1988 245.61 08-120)2016 00 PARCEL G. TIN. RIOW, COM AT SW COR SEC 12, TH N 0 6EG 14'30* W ALONG W SEC LN 712 FT, TH N 89 DEG 45’30* E 1169.4 FT fa N 53 DEG 04’30* E 157.94 FT, fa S 36 DEG 0506 c oji.ro ri, in n u uttj 00 t 500 FT. TH U 66 KG 2 732* E 547.14 FL TH S 69 KG 34’56* E 320 FT TO POB. TH S 69 DEG 34’56* E 338.02 FEET 70 TRAVERSE LN ALONG CROOKED UKE, TH S 32 KG 28’10* W 279.74 FT, TH S 27 KG 28’40* W 144.68 FT Td END Of TRAVERSE LN, TH N 63 DEG 55’36* W 356.88 FT. TH N 38 KG 25’4* E 302 FT, TH N X DEG 25’ 4* E 94.77 FT TO POB. 3.0 ACRES. ALSO AU UND BETWEEN TRAVERSE LINE A WATERS EDGE ACCESS EASE OVER W 33 FT. 1988 77.28 06-1201201800 PARCEL I, TIN, RIOW, COM AT S 1/4 POST SEC 12, TH N 89 DEG 25'4* W ALONG S SE<t LN 469.02 FT, TH N 0 KG 34’56* E 495 FT, TH N 0 KG 34’56* E 495 FT TO PC#. TH N 0 KG 34'56* E 165 FT TH S 89 KG 25’4* E 165 FT, TH N 89 KG 25'4* W 469.02 FT TO POB. 1.77 ACRES. ACCESS EASE OVER W 66 FT. 49.86 06 1201201900 PARCEL J.T INL RIOW.COM AT S 1/4 POST SEC 12,fa N 89 DEG 25'4* W ALONG S SEC LN 469.02 FT.TH N 0 KG 34'56* E 330 FT TO POB, TH N 0 0EG34' 56* E 165 FT, TH S 89 KG 25’4* E 469.02 FT, TH S 0 DEG 34-56* W 165 FT, TH N 89 KG 25* 4* W 469.02 Ff TO POB. 1.77 ACRES ACCESS EASE OVER W 66 FT. 1988 49.86 08-1201202000 PARCEL K. TIN, R1CW.COM ATS 1/4 POST SEC 12. TH N 89 DEG 25’4* W ALONG S SEC LN 469.02 FT. TH N 0 nu oo- c ioj ri iu njo, innu KG34 56* E 165 FT, TH S 89 KG 25’4* E 469.02 FT, fa S 0 DEG 34’56* W 165 FT, TH N 89 KG 25’ 4* W 469.02 Ff TO POB. 1.77 ACRES ACCESS EASE OVER W 66 FT. 1988 49.86 06-1201202100 PARCEL L COM AT S 1/4 POST SEC 12, TH N 89 DEG 25’4* W ALONG S SEC LN 469.02 FT, TH N 0 DEG 34* 56* E 165 Fl, TH S 89 DfG 25’4* E 469.02 FT, TH S 0 DEG 341 56* W 165 FT TO p6b. 1.77 ACRES. 08-1201202200 UKE HUIS FARM LOTS. TIN, RIOW, COM AT SW COR SEC 12, TH N 6 DEG 14’30* W 199.53 FT FOR POB 06-1201800700 PRAJRlEVtUE TWP PARCEL 311 FT N & S BY 281 FT E 4 W OF NW COR SEC 1988 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Town 1 Nor-S Rang* 10 Weil 06-12-0) 8-012-00 TIN-RIOW, SEC 18, S 600 FT OF W 1320 FT Ot SW 1/4 OF SW 1/4 SEC 18, EX TRIANGLE IN SW COR SEC 18, 287.27 FT ON W UNE BY 522.16 ft ON S U NE WITH 491.92 FT DUG. ALSO EX COM 938.74 FT E Of SW COR SEC 18, TH E 247.5 FT, TH N 214.5 FT, TH iv 570 FT, TH S 6 0 DEG 12'29* E 400 FT TO PO6. 1988 22,179.63 08-12-029-009-10 TIN RIOW, S 1/2 OF N 1/2 OF SW 1/4 OF NW 1/4 OF SEC 29, EXC 3/4 ACRE TO RR ROW. ALSO fatCEPT SW COR, A DESCRIBED IN 029 000 000 X 241.15 08-12-029-01 1-X TIN-RIOW SEC i? NX ACRES NW 1/4 SW 1/4 SEC29 EX RR ROW. 1988 138.49 08-12-O33-OO7-1O TIN, RIOW, COM AT W 1/4 POST SEC 33, T 5 89 DEG 52'45* E ALONG E-W 1/4 UNE 300 ft TH S 0 DfG 9*15* E 1452 ft TH N 89 DEG 5745* W 300 FT TO W SEC LINE, TH N 0 KG 9* 15* W ALONG W SEC UNE 1452 FT TO POB. 4,103.87 1988 0506 0509 0510 0533 0511 0512 0534 0536 0537 0538 0515 0548 08-1300301300 COM 19 RDS W OF 1/4 POST ON N SIK SEC 3-3-9.TH S 10 RDS, TH W 21 RDS. TH N 10 RDS, TH E 21 RDS TO BEG, EX THE W 10 RDS. 400.54 1988 08-13-007-005-00 S 1/2SE 1/4SEC 7-3-9 1,132.06 08-13-006-007-10 COM AT NE COR OF NE 1/4 SEC 8-3-9 TH S ON THEE SEC LINE 22 RODS. TH W 20 RODS, TH N 10 ROOS, THE 10ROOS TOPOB TH N 12 RDS, fa E 10 RDS TO POB. 1988 **’'**’ 653.02 08 13-009011-00 W1/2NE 1/4 NE 1/4 SEC 9-3-9 EX 2 A COM 9.9 CH W 13.7 CH SW COR SEC 3 TH W 3-3/4 CH, S 4.36 CH TO CEN HY. SE IN HY 4.22 CH, TH N 6.3 CH T6 BEG. EX BEG AT INTERSECTION CENT UNEM-37 ANU SD SEC, E 734.59 FT, S 40 KG 19* W 474.89 FT TO CEN M-37, N 49 KG 41'W, 560 FT TO BEG. ALSO EX A PAR IN NE 1/4 SEC9-3-9, KSC BEG AT PT ON N II SEC 9, 734.59 FT E Of INTERSECTION M 37 AND N UNE OF SEC 9, E 209.84 FT, S 40 DEG 191 W 610.66 TO CEN M-37 TH N 49 KG 0550 0551 0555 0556 FT TO BEG, 'ALSO EX COM AT APT INTERSECTION Of SAID N SEC LN A CEN LN OF HWY M-37 FOR POB, TH E ALG SO N SEC LN 177.05 FT, TH S 40 DEG 19- w 225.21 FT TO CEN LN HWY M-37 ALONG SAID CEN LN A TH ARC Of A CURVE TO TH RIGHT WHOSE RAD IS 38)9.72 FT, WHOSE CHORD BEARS N 49 DEG frlO* W ISLAND PUT 06 12-26000300 PR> IRIES'lLLE TWP. 10970 THAT PART LOT 2, ISLAND PUT, LYING W OF 1/4 'INE RUNNING NAS THROUGH SAME. 344.77 0557 ri, in N au iy E 610.66 FT TO 0OB. ALSO EX BEG AT A PT ON TH N LN OF SEC 9-3-9 WHICH IS N 89 DEG 29’04* E 1200.21 FT FRCM TH N 1/4 COR OF SEC 9, TH N 89 DEG 29'04* E 50 FT ALG SA© N MERUU'S P1K UKE PUT 08-12-32000600 LOT 13 MERLAUS PINE UKE PUT 1988 2,158.18 W1ULAM C SCHULTZ PARK 08-12-440067 03 TIN. RIOW. LOT 83 WILLIAM C SCHULTZ PARK. 1988 53.04 06 12 44006800 TIN, RIOW, LOTS 106 A 107 WILLIAM C SCHULTZ PARK. 1988 830.95 WINTERGREEN POINT 08-13-002-004-00 N 48-83/100 A, W 1/2 NE 1/4 SEC 2-3-9, 5UBJ 33 FT R/W WEST SIDE EXE7I1 FT 1,379.82 RUTLAND TOWNSHP SUP. PUT FORD’S POINT 08-12-180012-00 TIN RIOW SEC 5 COM S 1/4 POST, TH N ON N S 1/4 LN I30B.5 ft FORPOB; TH N 77 FT TH W 160 FT TH S 3D-49M E 148.49 FT TH N 64D-38M E 166.) FT TO POB. KSC INCLUDES MOST OF LOT 10, SUP PUT FORDS SUP. PUT Of PRAKEV11LE 08-12-41000200 PRAIRIEVILLE TWP LOT 3 SUPERVISORS PUT PRAIRIEVILLE 549.42 08-12-41001700 PRAIRIEVILLE TWP 10288 LOT 23 SUPERVISORS PLAT PRAIRIEVILLE 1988 3)5.42 8-12-41001800 PRAIRIEVILLE TWP LOT SUPERVISORS PUT PRAIRIEVILLE. 1988 730.52 NWLY 507.16 fT ALG TH CEN LN Of M-37 ON A 3819.72 FT RADIUS CURVE TO TH RIGHT, TH CHORD Of WHICH BEARS N 53 KG 54’48* W 506.78 fl, TH N 40 DEG 2’20* E 731.65 FT tO TH POB. 1988 605.60 0539 0540 INTERSECTION M-37 4M-43, TH N 39 KG W ALG CEN LN M-37 400 FT. TH S 30 DEG W 146.5 FT, TH 5 21 &G W 42.5 FT. THS 12 DEG W 145 FT TO CEN LN M-43, TH E 381 FTTO POB. EX HWY ROVZ 1988 1,037,96 08-1301503100 A PAR IN TH SW 1/4 S 15-3-9 ALSO IN SE 1/4 SEC) 6-3-9 KSC AS, COM AT A PT ON W LN OF SEC 15LYING S 189.69 FT FROM W 1/4 POST OF SEC FT TH S 48 DEG 14' W ALGCEN LN Of YANKEE SPRINGS RD NO 430 APPROX 200JO FT TO A PT DUE S OF POB, TH N TO POB. 1 A M/L 1988 125.63 06-13-026-002-00 SE1/4NE1/4 SEC 26-3-9 853.90 08-13-036-003-00 NW 1/4 SE 14 SEC 36-3-9. ALSO 200 FT OF THESW 1/4 OF SE 1/4, ACRES M/L 1988 1,062.55 08-13-036-012-05 BEG AT THE NE COR OF THE NE 1/4 Of SW 1/4 SEC36-3-9 Iri S ALG THE N A S )/4 LN OF SEC 36 264FT, TH W 153 FT, TH N 194 FT, TH W 4^ FT, TH N 70 ft TO TH E A W 1/4 LN SEd 36, TH E ALG SAID1/4 LN 200 FT TO 890.22 06-1303601600 A PAR IN TH NW 1/4 SEC 36 T3N R9W, BEG AT PT 610 FT DUE N OF MEANKR POST ON EW LN SEC 36 AT E SIK TANNER IK TH W 127.1) FT, TH N 40 DEG I7ld* W 155.15 FT, TH c vf ri, in c ri, TH S 19 DEG »2*E 209.66 FT, TH W 360.36 FT TO POB. KN OWN AS LOT A ALSO A PAR IN NW 1/4 SEC 36 BEG AT A PT 4)2 FT N OF MEANKR POST ON E & W LN SEC 36 AT E SIK OF TANNER IK, TH N 32 KG 42* W 235.29 FT, TH E 487.47 FT, Th S 19 DEG 12' E 209.66 FT. TH W 429.31 FT TO POB. KNOWN A$ LOT B ALSO 33 FT RD EASEMENT ALONG E SIK. 1988 1,385.65 THORNAPPtE TOWNSH* 0516 0517 0518 0519 0558 0559 0579 921.70 1988 08-12-475001-35 PRAIRIEVILLE TWP LOT 52 SHANGRI-U 0521 921-70 08-12-475001 -38 PRAIRIEVILLE TWP LOT 53 SHANGRI-LA 0522 0523 0524 0541 0542 1988 921.70 06-12-475001-41 PRAIRIEVILLE TWP LOT 54 SHANGRI-U 988.01 06-12-475001-44 PRAIRIEVILLE TWP LOT 55 SHANGRI-LA NO2 988.01 ori^sooi'It8 0543 06-1300901400 ALL THAT PORTION Of W 1/2 NE 1/4 SEC 9-3-9 LYING S OF HWY M-37 N OF E A W HWY (UPTON RD) BEING TRIANGULAR FORMED BY INTERSECTION OF SAID 2 ROADS. 1986 2.356.97 06-1301000700 NW 1/4 SW 1/4 SEC 103-9 EXCEPT 10-3-9, TH E 57 RDS FOR BEG, TH N 6 DEG i TO RTVER, TH SELY TO 1/4 UNE, TH W TO BEG, EX BEG AT INTEitSEC OF M-37 AND E A W 1/4 UNE SEC 10, WHICH UES N 2639.96 FT AND W 3456.57 FT FROM SE COR SEC 10,1H S 89 DEG 37* W 534.03 FT TH N 2> DEG 36' E 250.64 FT TO CEN UNE M-37. TH 5 62 KG 24' E 471.65 FT TO BEG ALSO EX THAT PART N OF HWY M-37. 16.86 PRAIRIEVILLE TWP LOT 56 SHANGRI-LA 0525 08-13 00901." 05 A PAR IN NE 1/4 SEC 9-3-9, COM AT PT ON N LN SEC 9, WHICH UES 944.43 FT E OF INTERSECTION Or SAID N SEC LN A CEN LN OF HWY M-37 FOR POB.TH E ALG SAID N SEC LN 177.05 FT, fa S 40 DEGI9’ W 725 FT MORE OR LESS TO CEN LN HWY M-37.TH ALG SAID CEN LN A ARC Of CURVE TO RIGHT WHOSE RADIUS IS 3819.72 FL. WHOSE CHORD BEARS N 49 KG 37*10* W 8.51 ft TH N 49 KG 41* W ALG CEN LN 126.49 ft TH N 40 DEG 19- E 610.66 FT TO POB. 1988 2J) 3.25 1988 1,049.21 08-12-475001-60 PRAIRIEVILLE TWP COM AT W 1/4 POST OF SEC 30-1-10, TH N ON W SEC 30 UNE 264 FT TO POB. TH N ON W SEC 30 U 725.1 FT fa E 90 DEG TO CEN OF DOSTER RD, TH SLY ALONG CEN OF DOSTER r6 TO A 0560 0561 08-1306001900 LOT 167, ALGONQUIN UKE RESORT PROPERTIES. UNIT NO 2. 144.07 08-1306010700 W 1/2 LO1 417 AND LOT 416. ALGONQUIN UKE 1,029.00 0582 0585 0586 0587 0526 0527 0528 C532 08-12-480016-00 PRAIRIEVILLE TWP 1)601 SPRING POINT NO. 1. 0544 LOT 19, _____ 915.69 08-12-48001700 TIN. RIOW, LOT 20 SPRING PT fl )9«8 218.49 08-12-49000200 PRAIRIEVILLE TWP 10624 LOT 14 & 15, PUT OF STONY PONT. 1988 1,493.13 08-12-54002400 T1N-R1CW WINTERGREEN PT LOTS 33 1988 I 204.92 0613010016-10 TH PI Of TH NW 1/4 SEC 10-3-9 KS AS COM AT W 1/4 POST SEC 10, THE 57 RDS FOR A POB, TH N6DEG E TO CEN HWY M-37, TH SR'i ALG CEN LN Of SA© HWY TO F 4 W 1/4 LN O’ SEC 10, TH W ALG’SAID 1/4 LN TO POB, EX BEG AT TH INTSECT1ON df TH CEN LN HWY M 37 A E A W 1/4 IN SEC 10, TH S 89 DfG 37* W 534 03 FT ALG SA© 08-130)4007-00 A PAR OF LAND IN SE 1/4 SEC 14-3-9 DES AS COMAT E 1/4 POST SAID □cv.. in w yyr ri, in j a POB, TH E 207 ft TH S 395J FT, TH W 216 FT. TH N 395.5 FT TH E 9 FT TOPOA 1988 8574 1988 266.32 08 14-025-002 10 BEG AT S 1/4 POST SEC 25-4-10, TH N 00 KG 09*19* W AL NAS 1?4 U 528.30 FT TO C/L IRVING RD, TH S 66 KG 08'07* E AL SD C/L 721.74 FT, TH S 00 DEG 9’19* E 514.51 ft TH S 89 KG 50*41 * W 660 FT TO NAS 1/4 UNE SEC 36, TH N AL SD NAS 1/4 UNE 280 FT TOPOB. 10 A M/l 1988 1.426.45 08-14-032-026 00 COM 10 RDS W OF SE COR NW 1/4 SEC 32-4-10 W 10RDS, N 40 RDS. E 10 RDS. S 40 RDS TO BEG. 2'1/2 1988 551.26 08-14034005-70 PARCEL E. BEG ON N A S 1/4 UNE SEC 34-4-10 NO KG 01’47* E 3X FT FROM S 1/4 COR SD SEC, fa N 0 npn cr 11 tn k.1 • r < / J LINE TH N 89 DEG 22'49* E 1264.83 FT fa N 56 DEG 40’03* E 257.61 FT. TH S 0 KG 01'47* W 119.98 FT. fa SELY 100.02 FT AL A 432.21 FT RADIUS CURVE TO LEFT. LONG CHORD BEARING S 6 DEG 36' 00* E 99.80 FT. TH S 56 DfG 40-03* W 462.55 FL TH 589 DEG 22'49* W 1105.17 ft TO POB. 10J2 ACRES. 583.33 08-14-035-018 00 COM NW COR SEC 35-4-10, THEN S 1392.6 FT, THENE 733.9 FT TO WLY ROW M-37 THEN N 19 DEG 32’ W 79.1 FT FOR BEG THIS DESCR. THEN N 19 KG 32' W 297.7 FT, THEN S 73 KG 50* W 153 FT. THE^ S 14 KG 0614 0615 1988 0588 HUTdP ESTATES 08-1409000300 LOT 2, HUTOP ESTATES 1988 219.60 0616 0589 0590 SANDY KNOLLS PUT 08-14-12002700 LOT 27 SANDY KNOLLS PUT FORMER PP NO 08-14 035012-10 0617 0562 0567 646.79 THORNAPPLE TOWNSHP 0568 08-14001003-10 N 495 FT OF NE 1/4 SW 1/4 SEC 1-4-10 EX THE W 528 FT THEREOF 9 0569 06-14007005-00 5 65 RDS SW FRL 1/4 SEC 7-4-10. 65 0593 0594 0596 0597 0570 0571 0572 0573 0574 0576 0573 1,606.56 08-14008012-20 EAST 343 FT OF WEST 674 FT OF SE 1/4 SE 1/4 SEC 8-4-10, EXCEPT THE NORTH 235 FT Of THE^ EAST 40 FT THEREOF. 10.1 ACRES M/L 1968 1,864.69 06-14009020-20 COM NE COR SW 1/4 SEC 9-4-10 FOR BEG THEN 5 650 FT THEN W 652 FT THEN NLY ALONG CREEK TO N LINE Of SW 1/4 THEN E 900 FT TO BEG. 10 AC MORE OR LESS. 407.96 08-1401000100 COM AT PT ON SEC UNE BET SECS 3-10 T4N R10W ANO 113 RDS 7 IKS IKS. TH W 2 RDS 11 IKS, TH NWLY ALON RR 6 RDS 15 IKS 16 SEC UNE, TH E 3 RDS 8 IKS TO BEG. .5 A. 1968 684.51 08-1401102500 A PARCEL IN SW FRL 1/4 SEC 11-4-10 DESC AS COMAT NE COR SW 1/4, TH S 8 RDS. TH W TO PT 200R E OF tEN OF HWY AS BEG, TH 5 100 FT, 1H W TO CEN HWY. Th NLY TO PT W OF BEG, E TO BEG. PAR. 43975 08-1401102900 COM IN CEN WHITNEYV1LLE RD X RDS N OF S UNESEC 11-4 )0. TH N 1500 FT AT CEN OF HWY FOR BEG, TH E 200 FT, <H N PARALLEL TO HVft 280 ft TH W 200 FT S AT GN HWY TO BEd. 1 AC. 0599 0601 0602 0603 0605 0606 0607 08-1601001200 1988 57239 08-15005-40002 W 1/2 E 1/2 SE FRL 1/4 SEC 5 4 7. EXE 82-1/2 FT THEREOF. 1988 631.47 08-15005 40003 SKs'f 7n °F W ’/2 E ’/2 SE 1/4 1,089.39 08-15030-10004 COM NE COR W 1/2 E 1/2 NW 1/4 SEC 30-4-7 FOR BEG, TH W 8 RDS. TH S 20 RDS, E 8 RDS, N 20 RDS TO BEG. I 1988 206.25 0815034 40003 COM SW COR SEC 34-4-7 TH E 4510 FT TH N 450 FTfa E 420 FT TH S 450 FT TH W 4X FT TO POB. 1988 1.508.06 08 15070034 00 LOT 109 EAGLE PONT NO 1988 0608 0618 0631 0632 0633 0635 0636 0638 0639 0621 2.140 40 08-1601101300 PAR LAND 20 RDS E & W A 80 RDS N A S OFF W SIDE SE 1/4 NW 1/4 SEC 11-3-10. 10 AC 175.41 06-1601300500 W 1/2 NE 1/4 SEC 13-3-10. E 1/2 NW 1/4 SEC 13 3-10. 160 AC. 1988 3,175.16 06-16015004-10 COM AT S 1/4 POST SEC 15 T3N R10W W TH W ON SSEC LN 994.77 FT TO PO6 TH W 33139 FT TO S 1/8 DEG 24’12* W ON N A S 1/8 UNE 660 FT TH EAST 331.39 FT TH S 0 KG 49* E 660 FT TO POB. 5 A. 0645 0646 0647 0649 0650 199.74 0622 HLLSTDE PARK 08-1507501200 LOT 12, HUSIK PARK. IM4OVATION SUBDIVISION 08-1508001600 LOT 17. INNOVATION SUBDIVISION. 1988 1748.15 08 1508002100 LOT 26. INNOVATION SUBDIVISION. 1988 75.41 08-1508003900 LOT 59, INNOVATION SUBDIVISION. 1988 29.61 08-I508004000 LOT 60. INNOVATION SUBDIVISION 06-.5000060S8 ,43707 0628 0629 SUNNYSJDf SUBDIVISION 08-15-10000100 LOT 3, 4 SUNNYSIDE 5UBD. LOT 1,185.19 08-1601501600 SITE A: COM SE COR W 1/2 SE 1/4 CCZ- ICI.tn TUk. nrz- nzw .. r .. 660 FT TO PT Arfa N 89 DfG 2D W PAR S SEC U 900 FT POB AT PT B; TH N 0 DEG 00* 660 FT; TH N 45 DfG OO’ E 183 ft TH S 34 DKJ 14’45* E 391.93 ft- TH S 0 DEG 02'1 7* E 502.30 FT; TH N 89 KG 201 W 327.81 FT POB. SUBJ 66 FT EASE S U KSG BEGPTAN89DEG20*W990 FTPOB PT B. (5.05 A) LONGPOND G REBL 1,399.39 0652 PART 0653 0626 MCLAUGHLIN SUBDIVISION 08-1504003700 LOT 4) A W 1/2 LOT 40 1988 0643 0644 1988 WOODLAND TWP. SEC 4-4-7 ’ 1988 2,224.69 0610 0641 0642 0620 0659 ? E 528 FT th S 0 DfG 30' E 60 ft TH S 86 DEG ff W 528 FT TO BEG. 08-1603000&? 0^334 YANKEE SPRINGS PARCEL B SW 1/4 SECX T3N RIOWCQM AT W 1/4 COR TH S 0 DEG 00* W 1051.5 FT 0661 f’Oe-' TH N 0 DEG T» S 89 KG56’13* E \S7 FT ALNG S LN BERNICE AVE; TH S 00EG 00- W 173.25 FT, TH N 80 DEG 59'30* W 157FT TO POB ALONG WITH EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AEGRESS TO PATTERSON RD. 1968 1,374.67 08-160X03000 A PARCEL Of UND IN SEC 30 YANKEE SPRINGS TWPKS AS: BEG’ AT A PT ON W 1/4 SEC UNE SEC 30WHCH UES DUE S 375 FROM W 141 PlU f9KG E 918- TG POB THEN S 288'. N 890 491 E 397 TO GUN LK TH NWlV TO PT S 89 DEG 49 0662 0663 1/4 SEC 20-3-10 DES 0651 ■■ AMAJ.Z >1 in II ILOV II THE 2067 FT TH S 2067 FT M/L l6 0654 1,123.17 0655 08-1602900600 START AT SW COR PENNASSEE PARK. TH N 56 DEG 9*W 300 FT, TH N 52 DEG 9- W 300 FT, TH N 20 DEG25' E 433 FT TO PT OF BEG, E 150 FT, TH S 35OEG 54’ E 108.2 FT, TH S 33 DEG 5' E 105 FT.TH S 28 DBG 28* W 150 FT, TH NWLY 213.2 FT ALONG 094 C» HWY TO BEG. 1988 141277 0656 08-160290)000 A PARCH OF UNO H NE 1/4 SEC 29 AS FOUOWS.COM AT 1/4 POST IN CEN SK 29 FO2 BEG. TH N 0DEG 30* THS 0 KG 3D E 16008 FT, TH S 86 DEG W 528 FftO BEG. 1968 2ffl76 Doaiplion al Land 1,286.84 08-1603100600 COM NW COR SEC 31-3 10. TH S 75 [J. TH E TO SHORE Of GUN UKE. TH N TO N SEC UNE. TH W TO BEG 1988 2,915.99 08 16 03600200 SE 1/4 NE 1/4 SEC 36-3-10. 327.90 ARHANA CREST 08-1604500700 LOT 12, ARHANA CREST. 1988 835.76 BRIGGS SUBDIVISION 08-160550020’ LOT 3 OF BRIGGS SUBDIVISION. 1988 51 0666 0667 0668 0669 0670 0671 UKESIK SUBDIVISION 08-16-’15 025 00 LOTS 10, 13, 14 UKESIDE SUBDIVISION, bAIRY MART. 1988 *----8M.67 06 16-11502600 TRAILER LOT LAKESIDE SUBDIVISION, 1988 435.09 UNDMRGH PARK 08-16-12501000 LOT 115, UNDBERGH PARK. 1988 PARKER'S UKEWOOD PUT 08-16-15502200 LOTS 27-28, PARKERS LAKEWOOD 2,637.26 06 16 15503300 LOT 41. PARKERS LAKEWOOO PUT. 1988 653.56 ROSELAND PARK 08-16-20002900 LOT 42, EX THAT PART SD LOT LYING NELY 6f STRAIGHT UNE DRAWN FROM PT ON NWLY LINE SD LOT 45-1/2 FT NELY FROM WLY COR SO LOT TO PT ON SELY BOUNDRY $0 LOT WHICH IS 27 FT NELY FROM SOUTHERN MOST COR " SD — LOT. ROSELAND PARK. 1.300.12 06 16-20003100 LOT 49 ROSELAND PARK. 117.53 08-16-200033 00 LOT 50 A SW 1/2 LOT 53 ROSELAND 08-16 200 040 00 LOT 60 ROSELAND PARK. 0675 0676 08 16 20004200 COM NE COR LOT 60 ROSEUNu ram, in t zo ri, N 125 FT TO BEG. 607.12 STMETH’S RESORT 08-16 21501100 LOT 11 STREETER’S RESORT. ALSO PART Of LOT 13, STREETER’S liESORT. START FROM IRON POST AT NW COR LOT 131 TH S 99 FT FOR BEG. TH S 9 08-16-21700800 LOT 8, SUNRISE SHORES, LOT 22 SUNRISE SHORES 1987 821.54 0639 MIDDLEVILLE LOT. 1988 1,276.99 06 4)062005 50 COM 528 FT E OF NE CORNER Of RUSSEU ST AND JAARKET ST TH t 66 0691 TOPOfl. ’ 1988 1.631.32 06 41-065-008-00 LOT 17 BU 65 MIDDLEVILLE. LOT. 1988 805 0692 0693 ROUSH ADOTTION 08-40-20500400 LOTS 4 A 5 BLK 5. ROUSH ADD. VILUGEOF FREEPORt. LOT. 1988 . -----------1,053.35 SAMUQ ROUSH ADOTTION 06-40210001-00 LOT 1 AND N 1/2 OF LOT 2 BLK 10 SAMI ROUSH ADDVILUGE OF FREEPORT. LOT. 778.30 08-4021000300 LOT 3 AND S I/2 LOT 2 BLK 10 SAMUEL ROU5H ADD.VILUGE OF FREEPORT. LOT. 1988 925.21 06 40 21100100 LOTS 1-2. BLK II SAMUEL ROUSH ADDITION, VILUGE OF FREEPORT. LOT. 1988 1,199.76 MIDDLEVILLE 08-4105800900 COMM 8 RDS S OF SE COR LOT B. tmemtc uz a THENCE W 8 RDS.Ss 4 4 RD5 Rmj, E RDS N 4 RDS TO BEG, BEING IN BLOCK 58 LOT. 862.15 08-4105801200 0695 0696 0697 BABCOCK ADDITION 08-41-06600200 LOTS 3 4 A 5 AND E 13.2 FT OF LOT 2 BLOCK 66 BABCOCK ADDITION _ „ 1968 1.763.68 08 4107400300 COMM 78 RDS W AND 43 3/11 RDS N OF SE COR SEC22-4 10 TH W 10 ROS N 7-3/11 RDS, E 10 RDS, 57-3/11 RDS TO BEG. (OT. 1988 59.94 ASSESSOR'S HAT «4 08 41-13000400 COM AT NE COR LOT 4 ASSESSORS PUT NO 4, MIDKEVIUE. THENCE E 166 FT S 126 FT W 166 FT N TO BEG EX LOT sdlD TO LEUMIS A DOROTHY MCDONALD. LOT 1968 381.63 MIDDLEVILLE DOWNS »2 06-41-15500100 LOT 28. MIDDLEVILLE DOWNS ADD NO 2 LOT. 1988 06 41-15500400 LOT 31, MIDDLEVILLE DOWNS ADO 1,631.32 NYES ADOTDON 08-40-30100100 1968 614.03 06 40-30100200 LO1 2 BLK I NYES ADO, VILLAGE OF FREtPORT. LOT. 1988 33.34 0699 KEELER BROTHERS ADKDON 06-41008 X2X LOT 2. BLK 8, KEELER BROS ADD. MIDDLEVILLE l6l 1988 862.02 08 41-008008-00 W 1/2 LOTS 7-8 BLK 8, MIDDLEVILLE KEELER BROS ADO LOT. 276.66 SOLOMON ADDITION 08-4)01200500 LOT 9 AND N 10 FT LOT 10. SOLOMON ADO LOT. 1988 1.271.27 0841 Ol 301200 LOT II, BLK 13, ASSESSORS PUT NO 1 LOT. ALSO COM ON HIGH ST AT COR COMMON TO LOT 10 A II SAID ASSESSORS PUT NO I. TH SWLY AT RIGHT ANGIES WITH HIGH ST AND PARALLEL WITH MAIN ST 33 FT FOR POB, TH SWLY AT RIGHT ANGLE WITH HIGH ST 10 FT, TH NWLY PARALLEL TO HIGH ST 3i FT. TH NELY 10 FT PARALLEL WITH MAIN ST TO SWLY LINE OF LOT 11 JH SELY TO POB ALSO COM ON HIGH ST AT COR COMMON TO LOTS 10 A 11, TH SWLY PARALLEL TO MAIN ST 99.^ FT, FT SELY PARALLEL TO HIGH ST 111 FT, D< NELY PARALLEL TO MAIN ST 99.5 H,' TH NWLY Al HIGH ST 111 FT TO 1968 506.31 06 4101301300 NELY 40 FT LOT 20 BIX 13 ASSESSORS FUT NO I LOT. ALSO THAT PART Of HIGH ST, VILUGE Of MIDDLEVILLE, COM At NE COR LOT II of ASSESSOR’S PUT NO I, TH NELY ALONG THE ELY UNE OF MAIN ST 2 RODS. TH ELY ALONG WLY LINE LOT 12 Of SAID PUT 8 RDS, TH SWLY 2 ROOS PARALLEL WITH MAIN ST, TH NWLY AL ELY LINE LOT 11 8 RODS TO POB BEING THAT PART OF HIGH ST LYING BETWEEN LOT S 11 & 12 ASSESSOR’S PUT NO I. 1988 59.64 08-4101400400 LOTS 13-14-16 BLK 14 ASSESSORS PUT 1 LOT. 1988 15.89 0700 0702 0703 MIDDLEVILLE DOWNS 43 06-41 160 009 00 LOT 59. MIDDLEV1UE DOWNS 43. LOT. 1.576.81 MIDDLEVILLE DOWNS 44 08-41 16500100 LOT 78, MIDDLEV1UE DOWNS 44 LOT. 1988 MKXXEV1UE DOWNS ADOTDON «S 08-41 170005 00 LOT 91 MIDDLEVILLE DOWNS ADD •5. LOt. 1988 1,509.86 MIDOUVRU DOWNS ADOTDON «6 08-41 175013 00 LOT 128 MIDDLEVILLE NO 6. LOT 1988 1^71.18 08 41-17501500 LOT IX MIDDLEVILLE DOWNS 1988 0704 0706 0709 0710 0711 1,664 39 THE VIUAGE Of NASHVIUE 051000000012-01 S 29 FT OF LOT 12 A N 19-1/2 FT LOT 13 VILUGEOF NASHVILLE 1988 -----------2.533.04 05100000003401 COM 82 FT W Of NE COR GREGGS RESERVE. TH W 50fl. S 74-3/4 FT. E WAGIOI 1988 83 83 051OOIOOG17500 COM AT PT 809.5 FT E OF CEN SEC 36-3-7, TH N 225 TH W 146 FT TH N TO MCRR ROW, TH NELY AL RCiw IO PT N Of PT 934.5 FT E Of SO SEC 36. TH S TO E W 1/4 I TH W 125 FT TO 1988 641.75 051001 000-275 00 COMM ON S UNE MCRR ON E UNE SEC 36. THENCE S 37 RDS 8 FT. W TO RR. NE ALONG RR TO BEGINNING. EX 19 RDS 10 FT N A S OfF N SIDE Of DESC BOUNDED ON W BY MCRR ON E BY COUNTY UNE ALL TH E UNDS OF GRVRR IN E 1/2 NE 1/4 SEC 36-4-7 EX COM ON S UNE MCRR. E UNE SEC 36 TH S 17 RDS 15 IKS. TH W 38 RDS, fa ELY ON S SIK RR TO 051 -002-000-160- 00 329.97 COR Of BLK 3 A.W.PHILUPS 2ND ADD. NASHVILLE. TH W 170.63 FT.TH N 144 71 FT TO ROW Of MCRR, 1H NELY ALONG ROW 188.9 FT. fa S 225 ^2 FT TO BEG, EX ROW ACROSS ASSESSOR'S PIAT »2 08-4104100100 LOT 1 BLK 41 ASSESSORS PUT NO 2. LOT 0712 051-002-000 205-00 MID0LEVIUE 06 4104400400 0713 0680 0682 VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. LOT. 1988 262.99 08 41045007-10 LOT 6 BLK 45 VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE 99 FT N AS BY 132 E & ON SEC UNE 5 CHS, N 5 CHS 34 IKS, E 5 CHS TO E SEC UNE S 5 CHS 34 IKS TO BEG 2.67 ACRE 118.27 051002000-335- 00 COM 163 Fl N OF IN . ' U MAIN ST A N U KEUOGG $1 (t VIUAGE OF NASHVIUE. TH N 70 FT Di E 132 0684 815.65 08-4104800500 LOT 4 BLK 48. MIDDLEVILLE. ALSO COM AT SW tORLOT 4 oU N UNE 0686 UNEOEARBORN ST,'TH E 3 RDS, TH N TO SE COR LOT 4,TH W TO BEG. LOT. 1968 1,201.1. 08 4105100500 COM 5 CHS 50 IKS E N 1/4 POST SEC 27-4-10, THS 2 RDS FOR BEG. TH S 8 RDS, E 4 RDS. N 8 RDS.W 4 RDS TO 0678 1.703.69 1988 0657A 0673 0674 UKESDE PARK 06 16-11501300 LOT 15 LAKESIDE PARK. 0688 THE VILLAGE Of MIDOUV1LE GACKUR PUT 08 1606500109 LOT 9 GACKLER PUT. JOHNSON S GUN LAKE PUT 08 16-10500300 LOT 2 JOHNSONS GUN LAKE PUT. -----500.40 06-16-10502300 LOT 28, JOHNSONS GUN UKE PUT. 1988 2,084.16 THE VIUAGE Of FREEPORT 06-40-101 00400 LOT 4 BLK I, VIUAGE OF FREEPORT LOT. 614.03 08-40-106003 50 N 34 1/2 FT OF LOT 3 BLK 6 VILUGE Of FREEPORT. LOT 1988 177.86 08 40-11200300 A1E0ORT101 3 l2' V,LLAGE °E 0687 0698 ELMWOOD BEACH 08-1607006500 S 1/2 LOT 80 A N 1/2 LOT 87. EWWOOO BEACH. 1988 1,474.36 ROBERT ENGLANDS PUT 08-1607500700 LOT 6. ROBERT ENGLANDS PUT. 1988 4,009.40 WILLSON'S PUT Of TURNER UKE 08 16-24001000 OU HOT A, WILLSON’S PIAT OF TURNER UKE. 1988 109.25 06-16-240 013 00 LOT 35 Of WILLSON’S >UT OF TURNER LAKE. 1.240.63 06-16-240021 02 UNDIVIDED 1/4 LOT 21 WILLSONS PU1 OF TURNER UKE. 1988 728.45 0664 06-1601)01100 BEG AT SW COR THEREOF TH N 0 . -F rI- ** w U W Nt 1/4 «J/j*-TH Si62 DEGoo- E 200n, TH L’t5. ”, TH S90 bEG 0619 0658 0665 1,429.56 839.33 06-1602901200 BEG AT A Pl IN THE N A S 1/4 UNE 160 88 FT NOf CEN OF SEC 29-3-10 JH N 0 KG X* W 160 88FT. N 80 KG 0* E 528 ft S 0 DEG X* E ’^ 8®.L S M Df6 0* W 528 FT TO «= At n ON N I s IZ4 0660 0640 1988 08-15003-10001 COM 29 FT W OF N 3X FT OF E 340 FT OF W 10 ANW 3/4 NE 1/4 SEC 3-4-7, TH S 110 ft TH W60FT, TH N 110 FT, TH E 60 FT TO POB. -----278.21 08-15005-30002 A PARCH 25 RDS E A W BY 40 RDSNASIN NECOROFEI/2 OF SW 1/4 SEC 5-4-7 EXE 100 DtKripfon YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHP 0630 103-10. 33.33AC. EXT THAT PART Of NI100FTNEI/4SEI/4SEC 10-3-10 DES AS BEG SW COR THEREOF TH N SANDY KNOU PUT «2 08-14-120 038 iX? LOT 38 SANDY KNOU PUT NO 2 1988 1.091 LOT 99 INNOVATION SUBDIVISION. 1988 1,223.84 06-14-011-034-00 S 10 A OF E 1/2 SW 1/4 SEC 832.90 06-14OI7OI1-00 S 5 A W 10 A S 35 A W 1/2 NW 1/4 SEC 17-4-105 AC. 954.29 1988 56' E FR POB TH NLY TO BEG EX THAT PART LYING WLY Of U KS AS COM N U ABOJf KS PARCEL 21 FT SELY AL SO N U FR NW COR Of ABOVE KS PARCEL TH S 5 KG 10* W TO INTERSECT W S U Of ABOVE KS PARCEL WIDTH OF EXCEPTION APPROX 7 FT AT S ENO. 2.055.79 08 16006025 00 31/2 A OFF S PART OF SW 1/4 SEC 8-3-10, W OFLAKE OUTLET. EX. COM AT INTERSECTION W BNK 0UTLE1 TO BARLOW UKE WHERE SAME GOSSES S SEC U Of SEC 8 3 10 FOR POB TH W 280.5 FT TH N 200 FT TH E TO W BNK SD OUTLET TH SLY SD W BANK TO POB. • 673.28 06-1600803300 A PARCH IN SW 1/4 SEC 8 3-10 BEG 'N CENOf RD WHICH UES 1467.40 FT N AND N 75 KG ^8??° FA/ROM 5 ’’OST SEC 8. TH S u KG 6'W 158 FT, TH N 83 DEG 14’ W 8250 ft TH N 60fG 6’ f 158 FT, TH S 83 KG 14’ E 82.50 FT lOBEG. 556.78 08 16-009-002^ N 1/2 SW 1/4 WOODLAND TOWNSHP 15 TREATS UTTLE ACRES 08-13-240003-12 LOT 10 TREATS UTTLE ACRES 1988 476.34 08-13-24000805 LOTS 18 19 TREATS UTTlE ACRES 1988 534.57 08-16 008 02350 PARCEL A: COMMENONG AT THE WEST 1/4 POST OF SEC 8 T3N RIUW. YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. BARRY CO, hil. THENCE S 00 DfG 38-43* W ALbNG IHE WEST UNE Of SA© SEC 8 A DISTANCE OF 762.28 FT TO THE CENTERUNE Of BOWENS MILL ROAD. THENCE S 84 KG 54'26* E ALONd 5AJD C ENTERUNE. 953 69 FEET. THENCE S 86 KG dd'OO* E ALONG SAID CENTERUNE. 461 50 fEET TO THE TRUE PUCE OF BEGINNING. SAID TRUE PUCE OF BEGINNING BEING REFERENCED IN PREVIOUS CONVEYANCES AS THE CENTER OF THE WEST ABUTMENT OF A 27 FOOT SPAN BRIDGE AND RUNNING THENCE N 86 DEG 06’00* W ALONG SAID CENTERUNE Of BOWENS MiU ROAD. M FEET THENCE N 03 KG 56' M/l TO SIN N 1100 FT NE 1/4 SE 1/4 SD SEC TH WLY 606FT M/l TO MEADOW ACRES 08-13-18000600 LOT TO CEN LN Of HWY M-37. TH S 62 DEG 24- E 471.65 FT TO KM 1988 983.43 0546 06)3 EX THE S 328.2 FT Of E 238 FT TO BEG. ’ SUP. PUT GRHN MEADOWS 06-13-13000400 LOTS 5 A 6 SUPERVISORS PUT GREEN MEADOWS NO I. 1988 1,059.25 MEADOW ACRES 1988 ACRES MORE OR* LESS. 520.10 06-1401800700 20 AC. 0591 08-1300901300 BEG AT INTERSECTION CENT LINE C^N UNE M-37 N 49 DEG 41' W 560 FT TO BEG. 1968 296.11 921.70 O6-12-475-OOI-29 PRAIRIEVILLE TWP LOT 50 SHANGRI-LA NO2 921.70 08-12-475001-32 PRAIRIEVILLE TWP LOT 51 SHANGRI-U 0520 DMcription al Land YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHP ALGONQUIN LAKE RESORT 08 13-009-01200 AT PT ON N UNE Of SEC 9, 734,59 FT E OF TH INTSEC OF TH CEN LN M-37 A N LN SEC 9. TH E 209.84 FT. TH S 40 KG 19* W 610.66 FT TO TH CEN IN M-37 TH N 49 KG 41' W 160 FT TH N 40 DEG 19* E 474.89 H TO BEG. 08-1301404600 BEG 296 FT 6 IN E Of SW COR SW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 TH 544 FT TO CEN OF HWY M37, TH 5 SE TO CEN OFINTERSECTION Of M-37 A M-43, TH W 444 FT 6 INTO BEG. CONTAINING 2 A MORE OR LESS. 0592 SHANGRI-U NO. 2 06 12-475001-24 PRAIRIEVILLE TWP LOT 48 SHANGRI U NO 2 1,049.21 06-12-475001 *6 PRAIRIEVILLE TWP LOT 49 SHANGRIU Dexrlption RUTLAND TOWNSHP 531.58 06 1201201700 PARCEL H, TIN, RIOW, COM AT SW COR SEC 12 fHN 0 6fG 14'30* W iziv ri, in a u Ltii 14-30- E 1447.17 FT 16 FOB. HWY EASE OVER W 33 FT ♦ ALSO SCHULTZ RD 17.74 ACRES. 406.93 C496 1988 0<99 DEG 4'30" E 157.94 FT THS 36 DEG PRAJRJEVltLE TOWNSHIP 0479 0497 0514 2,010.53 WILDWOOD PUT 08 11-145-00900 THE W 1/2 LOT 7 AND LOT 6 EXC A TRIANGULAR PARCEL COMM AT THE SOUTHWEST COR LOT 6 OF WILDWOOD AS A POB, TH NE'LY ALONG S’LY LOT LIN^ 10 FEEL TH*NW'LY*75 FEET TO WLY UNE Of LOT 6, TH S’LY ALONG LOT UNE BETWEEN LOTS 5 A 6 TO POB. ALSO LOT 28 EXC COMM AT NE COR LOT 28 OF WILDWOOD, TH W’LY 35 fEET. ALONG N'LY LINE Of LOT 28. TH S'LY ABOUT 60 FT. TO S'LY UNE LOT 28. TH E LY 35 FEEt ALONG S’LY UNE LOT 28, TH N'LY ALONG E'LY UNE Of LOT 28 64 FEET TO P.O.B ., AU BEING IN WILDWOOD PUT. 1968 2.844.66 0) DEG 06' W 62.49 FT POB. 1988 89.72 08 12006 03100 TIN RIOW SEC 6 COM SW COR, TH N 1538 FT, TH N 48 CEG E 2318 Ft TH S 41 KG 15' E 625 FT, TH S 05 KG 30- E 342 TH S 43 DEG E 150 FT POB, TH S 68 KG E 60 FT ON UKE, TH hi 27 DEG E 160 FT, TH N 88 KG W 250 FT, TH S 43 6EG E 180 FT POB. ALSO QUADRANGLE 50 FT ON UKE 500 FT, TH N 66 KG 22 '32* E 547.1 FT. TH S 69 KG 34’56* E 320 FT TO POB, TH N X KG 25 '4* E 195.23 FT, TH N 74 KG 32’7* E 157.37 FT TO A TRAVERSE LN ALONG CROOKED UKE. TH S 47 DEG 31’22* E 270 FT. TH S 32 KG 28'10* W 190. 26 FT TO END Of TRAVERSE LN, TH N 69 DfG 34'56* W 338.02 FT TO POB. PARKER PARK 08 II 125008 00 LOT 10 PARKER PARK N 38 FT LOT 12 & N 38 FT LOT 13 WIGWAMS PUT EXC COMM AT NW COR LOT 13 FOR POB. TH 4 88 DEGE 2 FT, TH S 5 DEG E 38 FT. TH S PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Town 1 North Rang* 10 W*il 08-12-006-021 -15 TIN RIOW SEC 6 COM SW COR. TH N 1528 FT, TH N 48 KG 10' E 2318 FT. TH S 39 DEG E 11.5 FT, TH N 48 DEG 25’ E 469.7 FT, TH 5 26 DEG E 636 FT, TH S 62 KG 43’ E 715 FT, TH S 48 DEG 13’ E 38 84 FT. TH S 01 6fG 1988 626.63 SEC 36-3 7. 0715 0717 0719 ASSESSORS PUT R2 051-110000001-00 LOT NO 1. ASSESSORS PUT NO. 2 VIUAGE Of NASHVIUE. 051-110000011-00 LOT II, ASSESSORS PLAT VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE 8. B. GREGG ADOmON 051 -13000000300 IOT 3 R. B. GREGG ADO, VIUAGE Of NASHVIUE 362.81 �S10 — March 14, 21,28,1991 — Special Supplement — The Hastings Banner D«aipfk>n 0720 Dei n iption of Land HARDENDORFF ADDITION 051 140000 047-00 LOT 47. HARDENDORF ADO 1988 518.67 0721 051 140000053-00 IOT 53 HARDENDORF ADD. 0722 05) 140000 059 00 LOT 59 A 60 HARDENDORF ADD VIUAGE OF NASHVILLE 0723 051 140000070 00 2LOTS 70-71 HARDENDORF ADD. VILLAGE Of NASHVILLE. 0724 051140 000086-00 LOTS 86 87, HARDENDORFF ADD. VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. 1988 814.04 0740 996 69 0742 0743 0744 0726 0730 0732 0735 0736 0737 0739 J MIX ADOTDON 051-160000 106-00 LOT 106, J. MIX ADO. 1988 658.14 A W. PHILIPS ADOTDON 051-170005006 00 E 1/2 LOT 6 BLK 5 A W PHILLIPS ADO, VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. EX AN6 RESERVING THEREFROM E 50 FT THEREOF. ALSO THAI PART W 1/2 LOT 6 BIX 5 AW PHILLIPS ADD WHICH UES ELY U DE SC BEG PT DEG 28 Ml N 50 SEC W !)4.7 FT AN 12 DEG 59 MIN 10 SEC 116.47 FT SW COR SEC 36, TH SEl TO SE COR W 1/2 LOT 6. 1987 ---------1,086.11 1988 8)4 04 051-170006 015-00 E 1/2 OF I ACRE BLOCK 8 A V/ PHILLIPS ADD. ALSODESCRIBED AS BEG PT INTERSECT W U STATE ST 4N U FRANCIS ST. TH W 72 FT, TH N 420 FT, TH E 72 FT, TH S 420 FT TO POB. 1988 641.75 O. A. PHRUPS ADOTDON 051-180000061 00 LOT 61, O A PHILLIPS ADD. VILLAGE OF FLASHViUE. 1988 896 09 METES AND BOUNDS 1050010000)0 00 COM SW COR NW 1/4 SEC 1-2-9, TH W 858 FT, E 740 FT, TH S 200 FT, TH W 501 FT, TH S 460 FT, TH W 1320 FT POB. EX COM 1856 FT S NW COR NW 1/4 SEC 1 -2-7 TH S 200 FT in c ZVD ri, in M ZUU ri. IH W ZVt FT, POB A15O COM NE COR NW I /4 0763 0764 0765 0766 0767 0768 1988 1,131.37 08-15-110134-00 COMM 30 R WEST OF NE COR SEC 1988 1 472.68 08-15-110-22100 THAT PART CM- LOT i, ij villal* Of WOODLAND, CdM IN CEN HWY 0747 16-4-7: TH W 193 FT 7-1/2 LN. TH E TO POB. TH N 22 FT, TH W 143 FT 3 IN, TH iWLY TO A PT 19 3 FT 7-1/2 m „ vr run, in I 1,0)9.47 06-15-1)0-22200 PART Of LOT I, BLK 13 VILUGE OF WOODLAND, COMIN CEN Of HWY M-43 168 FT 6 IN N SE COR SEC •6-4-7: TH W TO CEN Of DRAIN. TH E TO FOB, TH N 22 FT TH W TO CEN Of DRAIN, fa SELY Al CEN Of DRAIN TO 0769 0770 n ri rr 0748 0749 0750 0751 0752 0771 I9i8 3,308.81 08-15-110223-00 PART LOT I, BIX 13 VILLAGE OF WOODLAND COM CEN OF HWY 0776 0777 750.43 HASTINGS CITY ORIGINAL PUT 08 51001-00000 S 1/2 LOTS 200201 678.76 06 51-001-09500 LOT 230 1988 1,153.95 06 51-001-127-00 W 33 FT OF LOT 373, ALSO W 1/4 OF N 1/2 LOT 374, ALSO E 1/2 OF LOT 375. 338.78 08-51-001-129-00 ........... W 54 FT Of N 88 FT LOT 376 AND E 0778 0779 0780 0781 0753 APAR COM 53.5 FT S NW COR SW 1/4 NW 1/4 SEC I 2-7 TH E 200 FT, TH S 156 FT, TH W 200 FT TO W UNt SAID SEC, TH N 156 FT TO POB. EX EASEMENT OVER W 60 FT FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES. 1988 5951 0755 494.59 06-51001-14300 LOT 412 1988 867.96 00-51001-149-00 S 1/2 LOT 417 AND S 1/2 E 1/2 LOT 0782 0783 1,296.93 0759 0761 06 ‘1-001-15000 IOT 418 08-51 -00)-19000 LOTS 564 A 565 ORIGINAL PUT 1968 5.785.28 06-51001-35800 E 1/2 LOT 1005 A W 1/2 LOT 1006 O.P. SEC 18 T3N R8W 1988 1.273.10 March 14, 21,28,1991 — Special Supplement — The Hastings Banner — S11 s Tax Year HASTINGS CTTY ORIGINAL PUT 08-51-001-387-00 LOT 1073 06-51 -001 -461-00 LOT 1259 ORIGINAL PUT. , 0707 701.12 1,710.04 06-51-001-461-10 BLANK LOT E OF LOT 1259 ORIGINAL PUT. 1988 997.95 08 51001-461-30 LOT 1261 ORIGINAL PUT 1968 1,527.30 0790 BUTLER'S ADOTDON 06-51 -020013-00 LOTS 3-.< BIX 2 BUTLERS ADO. 1988 1,153.95 08-51 -020-023-00 • LOT 7, BIX 4, LUTLER ADO. 1288 1,17777 0791 R J. GRANTS ADOTDON 08 51-04001900 S 8 RDS LOT 6 BLK 3, R J GRANTS ADO. 1764.12 0788 0792 R. i. GRANTS 2ND. ADOTDON 08-51-045-036-00 LOTS 8 4 9 BLK 6, R J GRANTS 2ND ADO. 08-51-050013-00 LOT 20, THE HARDENDORFF ADO. 1988 637.55 0784 0785 0786 ROBERT I. HENDERSHOTTS 1ST ADOTDON 06-5106000500 THE N 160 FT OF LOT 5 OF ROBERT I HENDERSHOTT'S 1ST ADD. 1988 020.31 0793 0794 JONES 4 TAFFEE ADOTDON 08-51 -075-001 -01 LOTS 6 4 7 JONES 4 TAFFEE ADON. 1988 875.26 LINCOLN PARK ADOTDON 08-51-090019-00 LOT 6, BIX 4, UNCOLN PARK ADD. 1988 701.12 06-51-09002000 LOT 7 BIX 4, UNCOLN PARK ADD. „ 1988 618.99 08-5109012000 LOTS 5-6 BLK 20 UNCOLN PARK ADD. 1988 1,090.36 DAN STRKirs ADOTDON 08-51-095-024-00 LOT I BLK 5. DAN STRIKERS ADO. 1968 -----1,821.21 06-51-095 027-00 N 36 FT LOTS 4 BLK 5. DAN STRIKERS ADD. 1988 788.51 08-51 -095-042-00 LOT 1, BIX 7, DAN STRIKERS ADD. 1988 661.39 08-51-095052-00 S 1/2 LOT 2-3 BLK 8 DAN STRIKERS ADO. 1988 1,082.46 00-51095-072-00 LOT 3 BIX 11, DAN STRIKERS ADD. 1988 293.09 08-51-095-079-00 S 72 FT LOT 9-10, BLK II, DAN STRIKERS ADOTDON. 1988 1,026.82 DAN STRKER'S ADDITION 08-51 -095-098-00 N 1/2 LOTS 9-10 BLK 13, DAN STRIKERS ADO. 1908 764.70 TAFFEE ADDITION 08-51-100-007 00 N 1 /2 LOT 4 AND LOT 5 BLK 2, TAFFEE ADO. 0606 0807 0808 HARDENDORFF ADOTDON 08-5105001500 LOT 24, THE HARDENDORFF ADO. 1988 478.68 n->0. ir 1988 0754 THE VIUAGE Of WOODLAND 06.5-11002500 LOT . & N 1/3 LOT 3, BLK 3. VIUAGE Of WOODLAND. 1988 1,520.12 THE VIUAGE Of WOODLAND 06 15-11010000 COMM 5 80 CH W OF SE COR SEC 16-4-7 THENCE N 12 RDS. W 3.5 RDS. S 12 RDS. E 3.5 Rbs TO BEGINNING. ALSO A STRIP Of UND DES AS W 4 FT OF PARCEL COM 26 RDS 12-1/2 FT W Of SECOR SEC 16. ni r 3-1/2 i M RDS, one TH N hi 12 1 •> RDS, one TH ru W TH E 3-1/2 RDS, THS 12 RDS FOR BEG 1988 1,33817 08 15-1)0-12900 COM 311 FT W 310.5 FT $. OF NE COR SEC 21-4-7,5 382.5 FT, E 80 FT, N 382.5 FT, W 80 FT TO POB. 1988 835.38 06-15-110-131 -00 COM AT E 1/4 POST SEC 21-4-7, TH N 075 FT FOR8EG, TH W 230 FT. fa N 100 FT, TH E 230 FT. THS 100 FT TO 0746 262.58 105001 0000^00 D**alp6an ci land METES AND BOUNDS 08-51-10501600 COM CEN PARK ST ON N UNE SEC 19-3-8. TH S 10RDS FOR 8EG; TH W 12 RD< TH S 10 RDS, TH E 12rfDS. TH N 10 RDS TO BEG. 424.62 SUPERVISOR CHASES ADOTDON 08 51 -120-018-00 LOT 15, SUPERVISOR CHASES ADO. 1988 1710.04 SUPERVISOR CHASES ADOTDON <2 08-51-I25O28-10 W 66 FT Of LOT 32 SUP CHASES ADO NO 2 A COM ATSW COR LOT 33, TH N 132 FT, TH E 33 FT, TH S66 FT, fa E 66 FT, TH S 66 FT, fa W 99 FT fo PT OF Bfc. 1988 193.51 METES AND BOUNDS 08-51-130023-50 THE N 68.04 RDS OF W I /2 Of NW 1/4 SEC I6-3N-8W EX BEG AT THE NE CORNER OF NW 1/4 NW 1/4 SECTION 16-3N-8W, TH W 42 RDS, TH S 24 RDS, TH E 42 RDS, TH N TO BEG. 1988 709.35 ORIGINAL CTTY 08-51 -201 -076-00 LOTS 476 4 477 EXCEPT THE W 16 FT OF LOT 477WHICH IS JOINT R/W EXCEPT A TRIANGULAR PARCELOF UND COM AT THE NE CORNER Of LOT 476, TH W35 FT, TH SE'LY TO A PT ON THE E UNE OK LOT476 WHICH UES 55 FT S Of THE NE CORNER Of LOT476. TH N 55 FT TO POB. ALSO THAT PORTION OF THE LOT 446 WHICH UES SW OF THE FORMER 0809 0810 0811 0813 0814 0815 0816 0797 0799 0801 0802 0603 0804 0605 08-51 -201 -131 -00 W 22 FT LOT 580. ALLEY. 1988 COM AT THE NW CORNER OF LOT 627. TH E 269.1 rnO POB, .TH S 132 FT, TH W 80.90 FT, TH N 132FT, TH E 80.36 FT TO FOB. ALL IN THE ORIGINALCITY PUT. 1988 168 89 08-51-201-247-00 N 69 FT LOT 806 AND W 27 FT OF N 69 FT OF 1OT807. 1980 1,694.15 08-51-201-275-00 S 1/2 LOTS 886-887, ALSO 11-1/2 FT OFF N END OF LOTS 900901. 1988 1773.57 06 51-201-293GO S 49 FT OF N 1/2 LOT 905. 65.61 08-51-201-293-10 S 1/2 IOT 905 740.85 08-51 -201-X3O0 BEG AT NE COR LOT 1033, TH W 58 FT, $ 4-1/2 RDS, E 58 FT, TH N TO B&. 1988 987.12 709.06 BENNETT & KENFIE.D ADOTDON 08-51 -205-006-00 LOT 9 BLK 1, BENNETT & KENFIELD ADO. 290 06 06-51-20501500 THE E I /2 OF THE FOLLOWING: COM AT N UNE OF RR ST AT A PONT 439 FT, SE'LY FROM WHERE N UNE Of SD ST INTERSECTS THE N AND S I/4 UNE Of SEC 17 FOR PUCE OF BEG TH SE'LY ALONG THE NL Y UNE OF RR ST, S 46-3/4 DEG E 16 RDS TO AN IRCfa STAKE, TH NE'LY E 43 -3/4 DEG TO IRON STAKE THE E 16 RDS TO IRON STAKE TH NWLY N 46-3/4 DEG W 16 RDS TO IRON STAKE TH SWLY43-1/4 DEG W 16 RDS TO BEG. BEING PARTS OF LOTS l-4-56_, BLK 4. BENNETT & KE NR ELD ADO. EX WLY 16 FT LOTS 1-4-6 BIX A 1968 469.16 EASTERN ADOTDON 06-51-22003300 N 1/2 LOT 10 BLK 7, EASTERN ADD. 1988 812.35 06-51-220-039-00 IOT I BLK 9, EASTERN ADO. 709.06 08-51 -220086-00 IOT 6 BLK 16, EASTERN ADO. 807.29 06-51-220- II000 LOT 1 BLK 20, EASTERN ADO LYING W For 27 years, Tliiirnapple Valley Community Credit Union has been serving Barry Giuniy with personal service and a wide variety of membership benefits. Our Board of Directors is made up of members just like you. Even our Annual Meeting and Dinner is open to all members. As a member, you have a say in the way we operate. Become a member of Thornapple Valley (.\immunny Credit Union... where financial security is "For the People, by the People." Il'you work or live in Barry Ixiuniy, you are eligible to become a member of our credit union. 0817 0819 THORNAPPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY Credit Union For more information on mcmlKiship benefits please call the number Ik-Iow. 202 East Woodlawn Hastings, MI 49058 (616) 948-8369 NOJA Home Sellers’ Checklist Here are some grooming hints to help you prepare your home for prospective buyers. Inside Your Home Outside Your Home A New Coat ot Paint... H. J. KENHHD'S ADOTDON 08-51-235-029-00 Check the following for wear and tear; replace, repair or repaint to re­ store: can work wonders for a weather-worn facade. Also check and update where needed...shut­ ters, gutters, wrought iron work, front stoop. Inspect roof and repair shingles if needed. 780.56 06-51-235-03000 FRl LOT 9 BLK 6 H J KENFIELD'S ADOTTIONEX THE 5 63 FT 4 EX HWY R/W. 66234 KENFXLD*3 SECOFO ADODON 06-51-240089-10 rr ri wr iui z a c «« ri iui J, BLK 13 KENFIELD'S SECOND ADDITION. 1988 1.640.81 0821 0822 0823 08 51-250005-00 LOT 6, SUP GLASGOWS ADO NO I. I960 832.51 06-51-250022-00 S 100 FT LOT 16. SUPERVISOR GLASGOWS ADO NO I LYING E OF CENTERUNE OF FALL CREEK. -----1,336.67 1988 06-51-250049 00 BEG AT SW COR LOT 33 SUP GLASGOWS ADD NO I, THN 90 FT FOR BEGl TH E 200 FT, N 90 FT. W 200FT, S to BEG. I960 693.17 OXOO Offering Old Fashioned Service With PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE — To Meet Your Real Estate Needs — Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday We Are Open 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. SHERI ARMINTROUT PHYLLIS BAITINGER DALE CAPPON............ KEITH MILLER............. 623-2359 .367-4503 .945-9713 .945-9432 HOW MUCH IS YOUR HOME WORTH ON TODAYS REAL ESTATE MARKET? Free Market Analysis This (•flillcol* •nilll»» you lo a fro*, no-obligation mark*I •valuation of your hom*. CLASSIC REALTY & INVESTMENTS, INC. 319 N. Broadway. HaOkngj. Ml 49058 (616) 945-2488 Fixing up expenses: Decorating and repairs done in order to sell your home may affect the amount of gain on which the tax is postponed, but the costs can’t be deducted from actual profit. Publication 523, Tax Infor­ mation on Selling Your Home, covers all the limitations to fixing-up expenses and many other tax isssues related to selling your home. The information publications and others relative to owning a home may be ordered by calling toll free 1-800-829-3676. Windows and Screens Doors Walls Floors Carpets Light Fixtures SUFfRVlSOR GLASGOW'S ADOTDON OX C Our Staff DALE THOMPSON a.mc 8rok*r. . .945-4553 CONNIE WITZEL Atux B<nk*r....... 948-2271 PAT ALBERT......................................945-2694 the gain from the sale of your main home may be postponed if you buy a new home within two years before or after the sale and if the purchase price is at least as much as the adjusted sales price of the old home. Selling expense: Selling expenses include commis­ sions, advertising loan charges (seller’s points) and legal fees. These expenses are subtracted from the selling price of your oldhome in order to determine your realiz­ ed gain, which is the amount you must spend on your next house in order to postpone the tax on any gain. .1988 1,217.49 08-51-220167-00 LOT 3 BLK 32, EASTERN ADO. LOTS! . 4 2 BLK 32EASTERN ADO. 1988 875.91 PHONE 319 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 Taxes can hit you right where you live. But if you own your home, many of your expenses can reduce your tax bill. Real estate taxes, mortgage interest and replacing a roof are some of the expenses that affect your taxes by increasing your itemized deductions or reducing a gain on the sale of your home. Buying your home. Basts: Basis is a way of meansuring your investment for tax purposes. It is important to know your basis when selling a home or figuring a loss as a result of a casualty. An explanation of “basis” may be found in IRS publica­ tion 551, Basis of Assets. Points: You may deduct qualifying points if the Ioan is used to buy or improve your main home. The additional requirements that must be met to take this deductions may be found in IRS Publication 530, Tax Information for Homeowners. Owning Your Home 645 50 08-51-220-183-00 COM SE COR LOT 6 BIX 31, EASTERN ADD. TH N 4 RDS, TH W TO E BOUNDARY OF HANOVER ST, TH SLY ALONG SD E BOUNDARY TO COR Of HANOVER ST A SOUTH ST, TH E TO For the People, by the People. Home Ownership can help reduce your income tax bill KENFIELD* S ADD. EX THE S 6' FOR 1,495.53 ORIGINAL CITY 08-51-201-418-00 E 1/2 LOT 1239-1240 1988 c The First Thing They See... is the front entry. Check woodwork and door for wear, peeling paint, blistering. See that doorbell is work­ ing. Polish brass and replace an unsightly mailbox. Check flooring and replace tiles or re­ carpet if necessary. Home improvements and repair records: Keep receipts for your home improvements. They will be add­ ed to your basis. Repair for ordinary upkeep such as painting or gutter repair are not deductible. However, if you pay these costs as a part of a remodeling or restora­ tion project, the entire cost is considered “home im­ provement” and is ordinarily added to the basis. Mortgage interest: You may deduct qualifying mor­ tgage interest as an itemized deduction on Schedule A (Form 1040). See IRS Publication 936, Limits on Home Mortgage Interest Deduction, for any restrictions that may apply to you. Taxes: The qualifying assessed property tax you pay is an itemized deduction listed on Schedule A (Form 1940). Be sure the deduction is for the qualifying assess­ ed property tax. not the amount placed in escrow by your lender to cover the property tax. Casualty and theft losses: Although limited, personal property loss due to casualty or theft may be deductible. Insurance reimbursements will affect the deduction. Sell Your Home. Postponement of tax: Generally, paying the tax on j NEWS, NEWS, NEWS \ in Barry County each week \ Subscribe Today, Call 948-8051 The Lawn and Landscape... should be well groomed and healthy looking. Hire landsca­ pers or spend time grooming the lawn, shrubbery, garden areas. Also inspect trees and remove any dead branches. Fencing should be in good shape. Replace missing slats and re­ paint if necessary. ■ ; The Garage and Driveway... can look unsightly with grease spots and clutter. After tidying up where needed, see that garage doors open easily. Patios and Pools... increase the value of your home, but can de­ tract from the beauty if not maintained well. Repair outdoor furniture if needed. Hose and clean pool. Store chemicals out of sight. Switchplates Plumbing Appliances (those that will be sold with the home) Clutter alert - Give your home a more spacious look by cleaning out cluttered areas: Closets Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases and Shelves (built In) Attic Basement Garage All areas of your home should have a ’just cleaned’ look: Kitchen Bathrooms Bedrooms Den or Rec Room Call your Real Estate Professional today. �S12 — March 14,21,28,1991 — Special Supplement — The Hastings Banner Your 24 Hour Classified Placement ZA and Information Line cv FROM You can PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in any of the eight J-Ad Graphics publications seven-days-a-week, 24 hours-a-day... Reminder Advisor (Marshall) Lakewood News 948-4450 l,™, __. . 000 Zj Sun & News Banner Maple Valley News Weekender Shopper (Battle Creek) To place a classified ad after dialing fe(LL4 |lO| 3 wthe .... , I Ph<>ne numbedabove, t; CM 4 xll iT.-yu^riirjyi I | pressfn on your TOUCH-TONE PHONE! I DIRECTORY lama. ■r. 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NO UNDER WHICH CLASSIFICATION SHOULD iHl YOUR AD APPEAR? r=-| YOU WILL BE BILLED OR CAN W CHARGE TO YOUR MC or VISA CLASSIFIED 24 is your 24-HOUR classified placement and information line from — a voice communica­ tion service of JAd Graphics. Inc. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-03-28.pdf 417edc2a63f49624492ead170e3152dc PDF Text Text Local woman to mark 100 GOP chairman gives speech here See Story, Page 3 See Story, Page 7 See Story, Page 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ____ Hastings VOLUME 137. NO. 9 Couple marks 70 wedded years Banner THURSDAY. MARCH 28, 1991 • PRICE 25' News Briefs Courthouse bats to get the boot ‘Crosswalk’ set for Friday The annual "Cross Walk" will take place at 9:33 a.m. Good Friday, starting at the Grace Lutheran Church parking lot. ! The wall;, in silence, will proceed south on Michigan Avenue, west on State Scree:, north on Broadway and west on State Road to the Knights of Col­ umbus Hall. The Rev. Michael Anton, pastor of the Grace Lutheran Church, said the the walk, started here in the early 1970s, is held as a community testimony to the true meanirg of Good Friday. Anyone is welcome to take part, but those who do are encouraged to arrange their own transportation back to town from the K of C Hall. ‘Last Supper* drama planned A dramatic presentation of “The Last Supper" will be presented for the 20ih consecutive year at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. Thirteen men from the church will play the roles of the disciples and Jesus Christ in a play written in 1964 by Ernest K. Emurian, a Methodist minister. In all, about 40 to 45 people will be involv­ ed with props, makeup, music and lighting. The Delton group already this year has performed the drama in Union City, Ed­ wardsburg and Battle Creek. Director of the production is Judy Walkinshaw. Community lunch set for April 11 A Meijer Community Luncheon is scheduled for noon Thursday, April II, at the Hastings Moose Lodge. Emcee will be Warren Reynolds, sports director at WOTV, Channel 8. Tickets, for $4, will be available at the Pennock Hospital Gift Shop, from Pen­ nock Hospital Auxiliary Board members, veterinarian Dawn Yeager or Nan Button at 948-2917. The site of the luncheon is being con­ tributed by the Moose as part of a civic affairs project. Sec. of State office closed The Hastings Secretary of State branch office is closed this morning. Branch office employees arc using the day to be trained to operate upgraded computer equipment installed Wednes­ day night. The local branch office, located at 315 W. Mill St., will reopen at 1 p.m. today. Ambulance fate may be decided The Lake Odessa Ambulance Service may learn about its future at a meeting April 15. when the Village Council receives a recommendation from a special committee. Ambulance Committee Chairman Steve Secor said his group, which was appointed Feb. 11, will meet with am­ bulance volunteers sometime during the week of April 8. Ultimately, it will be decided whether tire current ambulance service will con­ tinue or if will be disbanded in favor of another company taking over. Lake Odessa Village Manager John French already has indicated that he favors turning the service over to the Rockford/Lowell Ambulance Service. The local service has been without a permanent, full-time director since Oc­ tober, when Marv Westendorp resigned. Additional News Briefs Appear on Page 3 J This year's top 11 students for the Class of 1991 at Hastings High School are: (front row, from left) Brian Tobias, Tom Dawson, Chase Youngs, Nick Williams, Gabe Griffin, (back row) Kelli Van Denburg, Gerl Eye, Pheobe Williams, Tara Harbison, Carrie McCandlish and Tammy Lyttle. Top 11 Hastings scholars named J-Ad Graphics News Service Hastings High School has announced its Top 11 scholars for the Class of 1991. Besides maintaining high grade point averages (GPAs), the students have a variety of interests, as shown by their goals for the future and participation in activities both in and out of school. Following is a brief biographical sketch of this year's top students: Geri Eye, daughter of Bion and Vicky Eye of Dowling, is one of two students who earned a perfect 4.0 GPA. Eye, who has maintained her 4.0 GPA since the third grade, is class Valedictorian and hopes to continue her record of academic ex­ cellence in college, where she plans a double major in accounting and public finance. Her goals are," To be the best I can be in everything, set many college records and keep my grades high." Honors and recognition Eye has earned dur­ ing her years in the Hastings School System include an Academic Letter, 1989; Academic Pin. 1990; Academic Plaque, 1991; Perfect Attendance (since fifth grade), student of the month in 1989 and 1990 and the National Honor Society 1989-91. After college she intends to pursue a career as a certified public accountant capable of working in managerial corporate finance or governmental corporate finance. Eye has kept busy in school activities as she prepares to enroll at either Grand Valley State University or Kellogg Community College. She is the Youth-In-Governmemnt Treasurer, Academic Quiz Bowl Team Captain, a school announcer, a member of the Senior Charity Drive Steering Committee, and the homecom­ ing committee. She also attended the 1989 Student Leader­ ship Forum, served as the radio broadcast manager in 1989-90; participated in the Business Olympics in 1987 and 1989 and served on the 1989-90 prom committee. Outside of school, Eye holds a job as a teller assistant at National Bank of Hastings, is active in the youth group at Word of Faith Fellowship, attended the Substance Abuse Council of Greater Battle creek Youth-toYouth Drug Free Conference. 1989-90 and participated in Barry County History Days 1990. . Kelli VanDenburg, the daughter of Sandra VanDenburg and William and Jean VanDen­ burg of Hastings, also earned a 4.0. VanDenburg is member of the Senior Charity Drive Steering Committee and is co­ chair of the Hastings High School Literary magazine editorial board. During her years at Hastings High School, VanDenburg has been a member of S.A.D.D. (Students Against Drunk Driving), the mar­ ching band, pep band, tennis team. Humanities Club, the Earth Day Committee, prom committee and Youth-In-Government. She has received recognition for perfect at­ tendance during her freshman and sophomore years, earned two academic letters, served as president of the Humanities Club, attended the Talented and Gifted Conference, was named an All-Conference Scholar and was in­ ducted into the National Hoor Society. As a 4-H member. VanDenburg is a teen leader and has served on the advisory council and received medals for teen leadership and achievement. VanDenburg plans to attend Eastern Michigan University to study secondary education in mathematics. Her goals are “To become a successful teacher, eventually earn my doctorate and teach in a university.” VanDenburg now works at Arby’s after school. Ranked second in this year’s lineup, with a GPA of 3.88, is Gabe Griffin, son of Robert and Aleta Griffin of Hastings. A member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Varsity Club, has played baseball, basketball and football throughout his high school career. Griffin, a member of the National Honor Society, is active in the Teen Council of his church youth group and plans to attend Grand Rapids Baptist College. Tom Dawson, is fourth in his class with a GPA of 3.86. The son of Ron and Mary Dawson of Hastings. Dawson plans to attend cither Western Michigan University or Hope Col­ lege to prepare for a career in business. "My goal is to graduate from college in four years and receive a well paying job." said Dawson. "I would like to live a happy and successful life." Throughout his high school career. Dawson has earned honors as a member of the foot­ ball, track and wrestling teams. He lettered in SeeTOP11,Page3 J-Ad Graphics News Service If you hear music blaring from the Barry County Courthouse some evening and notice that all the lignts are on after hours, there’s not a party going on. All the hoopla is planned as a ploy to get rid of some unwanted tenants. Bats that have called the courthouse attic rafters ’Home Sweet Home' for perhaps decades soon will be getting an eviction no­ tice from county officials. "It’s an experiment," County Coordinator Judy Peterson said of the plans to try to make the courthouse environment unpleasant for the resident bats. Since bats are nocturnal and seem to like quiet places, she hopes the plan will drive the bat creatures outdoors. The experiment will be implemented several consecutive nights when the weather gets warmer. And county officials are making provisions so the bats won't be homeless. They are planning to hang "bat houses" in the trees to lure the winged-pests into new habitats, said County Commissioner Marjorie Radant. The bat houses will be made by students in a Barry Intermediate School District program, she said. Bats have dwelled in the courthouse attic area for an unknown number of years, but they were rarely ever observed or heard until county commissioners renovated the building and ’infringed’ on their territory by converting the two top attic floors into usable space for offices and meeting rooms. Now, it’s becoming common to hear the ’’chirp, chirp, chirp” of the bats, said Peterson and occasionally to see them darting about, especially in her office area and the Drain Commissioner's office. "They make funny little chirping noises," Peterson explained. And those bat chirpings and sightings can evoke human noises - screams by employees, to be exact. • "Bat-minton" racquets have become standard equipment in Peterson’s office, she laughed. Peterson keeps them around for herself and secretary Kim Allen. One of the bats made a guest appearance when the Barry-Eaton Health Department’s environmental health director was visiting Peterson’s office. "They (the bats) startle you. I can’t say I’m afraid of them, but I don’t like them," she said, describing bats as "creepy." On the other hand, Commissioner Rae M. Hoare said the bats don’t bother her a bit. "Bats can eat 6,000 mosquitoes in an hour. They're more valuable than purple martins, ’ she said. Assessment appeals low, despite reappraisals by David T. Young Editor Less than 30 percent of r.ppraised parcels in Hastings was appealed to the Board of Review this year. This surprising statistic, in view of reap­ praisals, was presented to the City Council Monday night by Russ Siler of Consolidated Government Services, which is doing the assessing. Siler raid there were 387 appeals of 1,309 parcels that were appraised. He added that 125 people actually showed up to make appeals, and many of them weren't at home when their appraisal were done. Of the 387 appeals, only 56 did not win a change in assessments, Siler pointed out. He added that h*., figures are not complete because the board’s work is not finished. Despite the fact that five days, rather than the customary three, were set aside, "We still have some Board of Review decisions to make," he said. Though there were only 387 parcels ap­ pealed, Siler said there were about 450 to 500 phone calls to City Hall, inquiring about the appraisals. Siler noted that reappraisals this year were done south of State Street, so instead of get­ ting the targeted 867 done, the figure leaped to 1,309. Consolidated Government Services, head­ quartered in Battle Creek, was contracted by the city to do the assessing and to conduct a complete reappraisal of properties in Hastings within three years. However, Siler said nearly half the city was reappraised. "We hope to be at 50 percent of all fair market values by the end of 1992," he said, noting that the firm intends to have the entire city completed in two rather than three years. Though the statistics now are incomplete, "Russ will be back when final figures arc completed," Mayor Mary Lou Gray said. In other business at Monday's meeting, the City Council: • Approved requests for permission to have five Hastings Summerfest events in August, including use of Fish Hatchery Park for a fishing contest; the closing of Church Street between State and Court for food concessions, a performing stage and dancing; closing Court Street between Broadway and Church for safety and the three-on-three basketball tournament; the Summerfest Parade with the usual route downtown; and the Summerfest 10K Run on Sunday, Aug. 24. Police Chief Jerry Sarver and Director of Public Services Mike Klovanich will oversee the activities. • Passed a resolution authorizing the vote for city charter revision in the Nov. 5 elec­ tion. A question on whether revision will be approved will be on the ballot, along with the election of nine commissioners if the pro­ posal passes. Deadline for filing nominating petitions for the commission will be May 14. The special panel, if revision is approved, will have its first meeting at City Council chambers the second Tuesday after the election. Commissioners will receive S25 per meeting and necessary expenses. It was pointed out that city elected and ap­ pointed officials and city employees are ineli­ gible to seek seats on the special commission. • Approved purchase of a new cement mixer from the low bidder, Nickel Equipment Company, for S2,164.37. The old mixer will be sold. • Announced that annual spring cleanup days will take place the week of April 22-26. Klovanich said residents should leave brush and tree trimmings at curbside by 7 a.m. Monday, April 22. City crews will not accept plastic, metal, cardboard or appliances. City Councilwoman Evelyn Brower also reminded local officials that the cleanup day in connection with Earth Week will be Saturday, April 20, at Fish Hatchery Park. • Approved the purchase of a compactor from the low bidder, Carlton Equipment, for 51,464. • Learned that the Planning Commission earlier this month granted a request from Americable International to locate a TV tower and receiving station on an eight-acre parcel at the end of Woodlawn Avenue. • Granted a request from the Hastings Area Schools to use five voting machines for the annual school election June 10. • Approved a request from Pennock Hospital to have a Children’s Health and Fitness fair at Fish Hatchery Park May 15. The event, which will include helicopters, ambulances and police and fire vehicles, will be open to all third graders in the local school systems. • Received a report that Professional Code Inspections of Dorr, the city's newly-hired building inspector, has a new phone and sign installed at City Hall for greater access to the public. "We hope to have them in business in an­ other week or so," said Mayor Gray. • Acknowledged the presence Monday evening of a Hastings adult education gov­ ernment class taught by Mickey Furrow. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 28, 1991 State GOP head call for grassroots push to win State House in ’92 by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer MIDDLEVILLE - The newly elected chairman of the Michigan Republican Party said the GOP is on the verge of taking con­ trol of the Michigan House of Representa­ tives. Speaking to the party faithful at Friday's Lincoln Day Dinner, David Doyle gave local Republican leaders their marching orders to mount a strong grassroots campaign for GOP candidates in 1992. "The way we will be successful is to recre­ ate the grassroots efforts we did in 1988 and in 1990," Doyle said. Recently elected to succeed Spencer Abra­ ham as state party chairman, Doyle formerly was executive director of the Michigan Re­ publican Party. He was executive director of President Bush’s 1988 campaign and was closely associated with Gov. John Engler's 1990 campaign. Doyle ran Jack Lousma’s 1984 campaign for the U.S. Senate and Doug Cruce's campaign in 1982 for the State Sen­ ate. The party chairman credited President Bush’s victory in 1988 and Gov. Engler's win in 1990 to a strong house-by-house, neighborhood-by-neighborhood campaign. "During the campaign, Governor Engler visited every county in the state," Doyle said. "Some of the counties he visited eight or nine times." Both candidates carried Barry County with 61 percent of the vote in their respective campaigns, according to Doyle. The margin was especially critical for Engler, who won the election by a mere 17,500 votes, fewer than three votes per precinct. With George Bush heading the 1992 ticket, and with no state campaign for governor or U.S. senator, the party can concentrate on state and congressional races in next year's campaign, Doyle said. Parly goals over the next 18 months in­ clude re-electing George Bush and Dan Quayle and drawing new electoral districts fa­ vorable to the pany. Doyle said the state's population shift from the Southeast part of the state westward should will work to the Republican Party's advantage when elector district lines are re­ drawn to conform with the 1990 census. "Wayne County alone lost 220,000 people who moved to West Michigan," he said. But the biggest priority is capturing con­ trol of the Michigan State House, where the Democratic Party holds a slim majority. The GOP hopes to capture 7 seats, giving it con­ trol of the House by one seat "We're going to treat the Michigan House race like special elections," he said. "If we gain six (seats), we’ll have a tie. If we gain seven, (State Rep.) Bob Bender will be a committee chairman, and (State Rep. and House Minority Leader) Paul Hillegonds will be Speaker of the House." Doyle said strong leadership from President Bush in Washington and from Gov. Engler in Lansing has buoyed GOP hopes to be­ come the majority party. "The difference between the two parties in this state could not be more dramatic," he said. Doyle credited Bush for leading the allied countries that defeated Iraq in the Persian Gulf War. "George Bush put together a historic coali­ tion. Now we have a historic opportunity to put an end to aggression in the Middle East," he said. Doyle called on the Republican rank and file to stand behind Engler during tough bud­ get negotiations in Lansing. David Doyle, state chairman of the Michigan Republican Party, urged local GOP members to mount a grassroots campaign to capture the Michigan State House in 1992. Doyle spoke to local Republicans at the annual Lincoln Day dinner Friday in Middleville. "In his State of the Slate speech, Gov. En­ gler said 'It's time for government to live within its means,"' Doyle said. "This is the first time a governor has been criticized by the public and the press for living up to his campaign promises." Also at Friday’s dinner at The Middle Villa Inn, Barry County Commissioner Ted McK­ elvey was named county Republican of the Year. McKelvey, of Maple Grove Township, is currently chairman of the county commis­ sion. Other dignitaries attending Friday's dinner included U.S. Rep. Paul Henry, State Rep. Bob Bender, and other county officials. Middleville resident Gerald Bestrom, known nationally for his Abraham Lincoln impersonation, was a special guest at the an­ nual dinner named for the party’s first elected president Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner wel­ comes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of express­ ing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general inter­ est. The following guioeline^ have been established to help you: Barry County Commissioner Ted McKelvey was honored Friday at the Barry County Republican Lincoln Day dinner as Republican of the Year. McKelvey is currently chairman of the county board. •Make your letter brief and to the point. •Letters should be written In good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must include their sig­ nature, address and phone num­ ber. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT Notice Is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on April 22,1991 at 7:30 p.m. in the Annex Conference Room, County Annex Building at 117 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. The subject of the public hearing will be the consideration of the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended. Map Change A-4-91 Request to rezone property in Sec. 1, Woodland Township In Wood­ bury on the West side of M-66 just north of the railroad tracks (com­ monly known as the former Pipe Supply Company building). Beginning at the East 14 post of Sec. 1, T4N, R7W, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence N 02 Deg. 30’45" E along the East Line of said Section, 570.00 ft.; thence N 87 Deg 00’28" W, 175.00 ft.; thence S 02 Deg. 30' 45" W; 570.00 ft. to the East and West 14 line of said Section; thence S 87 Deg. 00' 28" E along said 14 line, 175.00 ft. to the place of beginning (see attached map). PP# 08 15 001 200 03 From C-2 to 1-1 Woodland Twp. All the above mentioned property is located in Barry County, Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon the amend­ ment either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. The amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday. Please phone the Barry County Planning Office at 948-4830 for further information. Nancy L. Boersma PRW Barry County Clerk Letters to the Editor' Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 Library circulation hits one million When Nancy Buehl of Hastings checked out a book at Hastings Public Library Monday afternoon, she got more than she bargined for. As she checked out the one millionth item circulated by the assistant librarian Dar­ rell Hawbaker presented Buehl with a $10 gift certificate for Pages Books, located downtown,and a free pizza certificate donated by Northside Pizza of Hastings. SHAVER CLINIC Wed., April 3 thru Sat, April 6 HOURS: 10:00 to 5:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 to 4:00 p.m. Out to Lunch 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. SPECIAL CLEAN-OIL ADJUST LUNG ASSOCIATION* filorelco'- Remington Prairieville Township Tuned - Overhauled Same Day Service! SCHEDULE OF TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING FOR 1991/92 Put new life in your shaver... have it tuned up, cleaned up, and sharpened. Fac­ tory trained repairmen will thoroughly clean, oil, check and adjust your shaver to keep it running in top condi­ tion. Bring transformer for recharable shavers. ’Parts sharpening AMERICAN Have Your *299 and D0N7 LET YOUR ASTHMA MANAGE YOU: when you can manage your asthma. For help, call your local American Lung Association. extra if needed. JCPenney DOWNTOWN HASTINGS □ Wednesday. April 10, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. □ Wednesday, May 8, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. □ Wednesday, June 12, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. □ Wednesday, July 10, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. □ Wednesday, August 14, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. □ Wed., September 11, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. □ Wednesday, October 9, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. □ Wednesday, November 13,1991 at 7:30 p.m. □ Wednesday, December 11,1991 at 7:30 p.m. □ Wednesday, January 8, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. □ Wednesday, February 12,1992 at 7:30 p.m. □ Thursday, March 12, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. Minutes of the meetings are available for public inspection during business hours at the office of the Township Clerk, 10115 S. Norris Rd., Delton, Michigan. Janette Emig, Clerk �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 28, 1991 — Page 3 Budget expert to speak at First Friday session Warren C. Gregory, associate director of the Michigan House Fiscal Agency, will be guest speaker at the next First Friday Lunch and Learn program in Hastings April 5. Gregory, who appeared at the series in August 1989, will talk about the state's cur­ rent budget crisis and taxation. He will be pinch hitting for State Rep. David Hollister, who originally was scheduled, but will be unable to speak. The program also will be the second in a three-part series on the state budget. State Rep. Bob Bender was the apeaker in March and State Rep. Lynn Jondahl will give the presentation in May. Gregory has been associate director for economics and budget for the House Fiscal Agency and he teaches a course "The Politics of Public Budgeting" at Michigan State University. He also has worked for the Civil Service Executive Development Program since 1986, was president and director of research for Government Affairs Consultants Inc. and was an adjunct assistant professor at Western Michigan University. He also was a fiscal analyst for the Senate Fiscal Agency and was a research associate with the Citizens Research Council of Michigan. A cum laude graduate of the University of Detroit in 1970, he has written numerous publications on matters of the state budget, economics, taxation and the criminal justice system. The First Friday Lunch and Leam series is sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Party. The sessions are held at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. Those attending may bring their own lunch. Coffee and tea will be provided. Hastings High National Honor Society students inducted Twenty-five Hastings High School students were inducted into the National Honor Society last Tuesday even­ ing. Members of the Hastings chapter of the National Honor Society are (front row, from left) John Andrus, Kristi Abendroth, Matt Shriner, Jill Brighton, Jenny Bender, Shana Murphy, Mandy Herp, Eric Gahan (second row) Jenny Parker, Trent Weller, Holly Vann, Marci Jones, Chris Youngs, David Andrus, Austin Zurface, Jeff Hoxworth, Pat Kelley, Ryan Schmader, Carrie Helsel (third row) Carrie McCandlish, Geri Eye, Angelie Cooklin, Kelli Van Denburg, Ellisa Kelley, Vai Blair, Kitt Carpenter, Tammy Griffin, Deborah Emswiler, Jennifer Maichele, Mindy Cronk, Tara Harbison, Mary Sweetland, Brad Weller, Phoebe Williams (fourth row) Cindy Purgiel, Matt Schaefer, Jenny Johnson, Chase Youngs, Brian Tobias, Gabe Griffin, Nick Williams, Matt Anton, Matt Haywood, Jim Toburen and Tom Dawson. Hastings woman eyes century mark by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor As her 100th birthday approaches, Margret Barnett is looking forward eagerly to the occasion - but only because it means being with family and friends, she said. Some family members will be traveling from other states to be with her and that brings a big smile to her face. A birthday open house will be held in her honor from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 7, at the Hastings home of her son, John. Mrs. Barnett, who was bom April 9, 1891, still loves to read and she enjoys music. Her late husband, Laurence, was a prominent Hastings lawyer and judge. They were married 66 years before his death in 1979. She currently resides at Thornapple Manor where Activities Director Rita Pitts marvels at her good physical condition and her mental sharpness. "She's an asset here, that's for sure," said Pitts. During Mrs. Barnett's many years of Hastings residency, she has been involved in community affairs. Her membership in the Hastings Women's Club spans many years and she served as club president from 1940 to 42. Although she's not active with the group any more, she still is an honorary member. A longtime member of the Order of Eastern Star, too, Mrs. Barnett said, "I went through all the chairs." She also was a member of the New Idea Club. "It was really different. We worked hard," she said of club fund-raisers. When this place (Thornapple Manor) was new, we furnished one sitting room and did work at the hospital," Mrs. Barnett said. She served on the Barry County Red Cross Board and was a member of the local garden club. Mrs. Barnett also enjoyed playing piano and organ and performed at churches in the area. For the first seven years of her life, Mrs. Barnett lived in Ispheming, located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Her parents, Charles T. and Laura (Snyder) Hampton, moved to Iron Mountain when she was 7 and she graduated from high school there. She earned a teaching certificate at Northern State Normal in Marquette, but says, "I only taught for four months because I got mar­ ried." She taught in the little town of Vulcan, nine miles from Iron Mountain. "I first sent an application to a school in the town of Varigo, but my dad wouldn't let me work there because he said the town was full of bed bugs," she laughed. Laurence and Margret were married Dec. 28, 1912. They had three children. Son John Barnett and daughter Margret Matson, who are twins, live in Hastings. 3bn Gecrgc died in 1932. Seven grandchildren, eight great­ grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren complete the family. The Barnetts moved to Hastings in 1926. Margret said. During her husband's 50 years of law practice in Hastings, he was a prosecu­ tor, friend of the court, public administrator, circuit court commissioner, municipal judge and magistrate of the district court She recalls when he started the Civic Players of Hastings. "They put on a lot of plays. It was during the Depression and we had to make our own good fun." One of the highlights for her husband was the annual presentation by the group of a children's play, Mrs. Barnett said. "They ran buses from all over the county so the children could see the play " Reaching the century mark didn't excite Mrs. Barnett until recently, she said, when her children started talking about the plans for the open house. Now, she said, she’s excited about iL Asked about her longevity, she responded, "We weren't drinkers and smokers, but we had a lot of fun." Lunch and all that Jazz Aubrey Mason performs a solo on the tenor sax. as the Hastings High School jazz band, led by Joseph LaJoye, entertained the Hastings Rotary Monday afternoon. Other soloists were: Brad Bruce, trumpet; Jim Toburen, trumpet and David Andrus, trombone. The band was promoting the Count Basie Orchestra concert which will be held April 22, at Central Auditorium. TOP 11, continued from page 1------------------------------------- Margret Barnett of Hastings will mark her 100th birthday April 9. Her family is planning an open house to celebrate the occasion on April 7. News Briefs Garlocks named grand marshals Elaine and Merton Gnrlock have been named co-grand marshals for the Lake Odessa Fair Parade, scheduled for July 4. The couple was 'elected by the Lake Odessa Historical Society, as it does every third year. During the other two years, the Lions and the Fair Board members do the honors of making the selections. Merton Garlock now serves as vice president of depot affairs for the Historical Society, while Elaine, a charter member of the society, is a former vice president and president and is editor of the Bonanza Bugle. Merton also is a former member of the Lake Odessa Fair Board and was superintendent of youth activities. Elaine is an officer with the Friends of the Library, the United Methodist Women and is evangelism chair of the Central United Methodist Church. The couple came to live in Lake Odessa in 1956. when Merton took a job as an industrial arts instructor at Lake Odessa High School. The Garlocks have five children. Mammography program set Dr. William Songer. Pennock Hospital board certified radiologist, will give a presentation on mammography Wednesday. April 17. from 7:30 to 9 p.m. m the Conference Center, located in the basement of the Pennock Hospital Physicians Center. The presentation will center on what mammography means to the average woman, and the limitations of a mam­ mogram. The audience will be en­ couraged to ask questions. Refreshments will be served, and preregistration is required. Register by­ calling 948-3125 by April 5. Pharmacies merge in Middleville Middleville’s two drug stores. Profes­ sional Pharmacy and Pharmacy Care, will merge April 1. Officials from both businesses said the move will provide the public longer ser­ vice hours, a greater range of prescrip­ tion products and better buying advantages. The new store will be known as Phar­ macy Care, and it will continue to be located at Pastoor's Family Market on M-37. Dave Hopkins has been ow ner of Pro­ fessional Pharmacy and Rosemary VandcrBand has led Pharmacy Care. Professional Pharmacy will remain open for the first few weeks of April to close inventory and move out stock. The telephone numbers for both drug stores will ring into the new pharmacy footbaii (1989. 1990) track (1987, 1990) and wrestling (1990). Dawson also earned the Iron Man and Most Improved Player football awards in 1989, and the Scholar Athletic Award for football in 1989 and wrestling in 1990 and the Most Thoughtful Wrestler Award. Dawson is a member of the National Honor Society and has been named student of the month. Other school activities include participation in the 1990 Leadership Forum, the Senior Charity Drive, the FCA. Business Profes­ sionals of America, church, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Varsity Club and the Positive Peer program and helping out with the L. H. Lamb Tournament and fund-raising for the Athletic Boosters. While in school, Dawson has held a variety of odd jobs. Fifth ranked Pheobe Williams, daughter of Steve and Charlotte Williams of Hastings, earned a 3.84 GPA. After a trip to Europe this summer, Williams will attend Calvin College, where she plans to major in English. Her goals include becoming an English pro­ fessor and raising a family some day. Williams has been named Student of the Month twice and belongs to the National Honor Society. She has also been a member of S.A.D.D., the yearbook staff. Humanities, Business, Key and international clubs, participated in Youth-In-Govemment and the Positive Peer programs and served as secretary for the Travel Club and participated in the Quiz Bowl. Outside school, Williams is active in the youth group at Hope United Methodist Church and attended the Girls State Council in 1990. A GPA of 3.83 earned Carrie Mc­ Candlish, the daughter of Sam and Nancy McClandish and Iris McCandlish of Hastings, sixth place in the rankings. McCandlish earned an academic letter and pin. made the honor roll three times and is a member of the National Honor Society. She has also served as the vice president of the Student Council during her freshman year, won an accounting award and participated in Project Close-Up. After school. McCandlish enjoys par­ ticipating in the 4-H Horse-shoe Knights, training her dog and playing golf. While in high school, McCandlish has held jobs at Dog 'N Suds, McDonald’s, Cotant's Farm Market and Thomapple Manor. “(I) plan to attend Davenport College in Battle Creek and obtain a double major in ac­ counting and computers.’’ said McCandlish. "Then (I plan) to go on and obtain my bachelor’s degree.’’ After college, McCandlish plans to become a CPA and manage accouus in a large cor­ poration, but not before testing her metal as fighter pilot. "(My goal) is to bccme a fighter pilot before beginning my career; but, this requires a bachelor’s degree, so college first!” she said. Nick Williams, son of David ami MaryWilliams of Hastings, earned a 3.71 GPA and is ranked seventh in his class. Williams, who has earned an academic let­ ter and pin. is the president of the Hastings Chapter of the National Honor Society. He has also served on the Student Council, been elected Homecoming King, served as a member of the Senior Charity Drive Steering Committee and participated in the Quiz Bowl and Regular Teen Institute, attended the TAG Conference and is president of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. A member of the Vanity Club and two-time winner of th*- Mamie Physical Fitness Award. Williams has participated in football and basketball throughout high school and was a member of the cross-country team during his sophomore year. Community activities include working as a helper, instructor and coach for YMCA sum­ mer basketball and baseball, participating in Positive Peers, Serving as a Just Say "No" group leader and actively participating in the Presbyterian Youth group, serving one year as president. Williams, who works at Hastings Fitness Center during the summer, ha~ not decided were he would like to attend school or what he wants to major in. However, he said he would like to attend a four-year school were he can play baseball. His goal is. “To be a successful and active member of society.” Chase Youngs, comes in eighth with a GPA of 3.68. The son of Stephen and Mary Youngs of Hastings. Youngs is a member of the National Honor Society, served as vice president of the Junior Student Council, has been named stu­ dent of the month, was elected to the Homecoming Court and participated in the Quiz Bowl. A member of the Varsity Club and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Youngs played varsity football for three years, varsity basketball for two years, track for two years and tennis for one. Youngs community activities include par­ ticipating in the youth group at his church and serving on the student millage committee. Youngs also has worked at the YMCA playground during the summer. After attending Michigan Technological University. Youngs said he hopes to either teach math or become an engineer. Ninth ranked Brian Tobias, has a 3.65 GPA. Tobias, son of Eugene and Linda Tobias of Hastings, has been accepted at Fems Slate University for a two-year associate’s degree program in architectural technology. “I plan to gain a bachelor’s degree in ar­ chitecture and become an architect working for a firm,” said Tobias.” (I’d like) to become a well-established architect and maybe start my own firm.” Tobias, who works at Barry County lumber, also participates in school and church activities. A member of the cross-country team. Tobias earned avarsity letter and an awrd for being the most improved and the hardest worker. Tobias has also been a member of the drama club, the National Honor Society, the Science Olympiad and participates in the youth group at Grace Wesleyan Church. Tara Harbison, daughter of Steve and Judy Harbison of Hastings, is one of two students with a 3.59 GPA. After graduation, Harbison plans to attend Hope College, where she will study business. Besides, working at Barry County Lumber Home Center. Harbison has been active in school activities. She has been the chair of the High School Blood Drive and a member of the Senior Charity Drive Steering Committee. Some of her other activities include basket­ ball, golf. Fellowship of Christian Athletes, serving on the Student Millage Committee. Project DARE. Interact, working at teacher conferences, serving on the Student Council. Homecoming Showcase and working during open houses and parent-teacher conferences, and attending student leadership conferences. Among Harbison’s honors and awards arc: the National Honor Society. Exchange Club Student of the Month and Twin Valley Scholar Athlete. Also earning a 3.59 GPA is Tammy Little, daughter of Gordon and Calvena Lyttle of Hastings Lyttle is a four-year member of the Hastings High School marching band. She also works as an office aide at the high school and at The Reminder. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 28, 1991 ‘ Ldleis Join the fight against drain project To the Editor: Many Lakewood area residents may be unaware of the proposed project on the Collier-Mud Creek Drain and how it may af­ fect them. The proposed work currently has a near $1 million dollar price tag, which by completion could easily rise to one and a half million dollars. The bulk of this cost would be paid by the landowners within this watershed district. However, the balance will be paid by the public in Barry, Eaton and Ionia counties, in­ directly from their tax dollars. As you may know, there is a call for expan­ sion to our schools with additions or new school buildings. It would be impossible for most landowners to consider paying higher taxes for new schools if they are burdened with this drain project. I am sure we can all agree that our children’s educational needs far exceed the need of this extravagant drain project. Aside from the financial issue, there are en­ vironmental effects that would be un­ forgivable. There are several areas of wetlands adjacent to this crack that will seriously affected. Wetlands are nature’s water purification systems for our underground water supplies. The loss of any wetlands results in a loss of waterfowl nesting and rearing habitat, along with necessary habitat for many other birds and animals. Eleven different lakes and several private ponds flow into this drain and could be seriously affected by lower water tables caus­ ed by the deepening of this creek. Mud Creek is used by suckers, pike and muskeliunge for their spawning runs. The brush and weed growth along the waters edge is essential cover for these fish as they migrate upstream to reproduce. The proposal work would clear all brush, weeds and trees from the banks for a con­ siderable distance. In some areas, this creek bank growth is the only remaining wildlife habitat. We hear daily about the outcry to stop the cutting of the rain forest, while locally our land is cleared at an alarming rate. As the wooded areas affected by this drain project are dried out many will certainly be cleared for more farm land or building sites. Area citizens have filed suit to stop this pro­ ject. Anyone concerned in hepling fight this proposal, please sign a petition and donate funds. You need not be a resident of this areas to help. Interested parties please contact. The Collier-Mud Creek Citizens Committee: Chairman Jim Smith, (616) 367-4049; Secretary Carol Hewitt, (616) 367-4017; Treasurer Robert Crockford, (616) 367-4584; Board Member Billie Remes, (616) 367-4811; or Board Member Dave Suntken, (616) 367-4865. David W. Suntken Palestinians need vision, not terrorism To the Editor: Julia Petry's visit to local church makes me see red. She is a professor at Lansing Community College. Think of the brain-washing and anti-U.S. propaganda coming out of her classes. On top of that, how many of the dim­ wits of the ’60s are teaching our children today? If Julia Petry has feelings that the Arab world should be changed, then she should be right over there with Arafat and the rest of the Palestinians working to change system. Ms. Petry made the statement that Iraq needed money. Today they say that Saddam Hussein has $5 billion salted away in foreign countries and his war build-up cost him billions more. Communist Russia says “thank you.’’ The Palestinians are in all the Arab coun­ tries and have always been on opposite side of the United States. Why? They need a leader who has vision, not terrorism. -They sure lov­ ed Saddam Hussein, also helped him rape Kuwait. I sincerely feel any church that sponsors any anit-American vile should have their tax exempt status changed. Civil disobedience costs taxpayers money. Washington man tries to block train, loses leg, sues Government. Should have been his head. You have some of these half ministers promoting and active in breaking the law. You know the other half. I’d like to jail them and throw away the key. Some years back, a lady wrote in the Ban­ ner wanting U.S. to help, as their missionaries were being raped in Africa. Turned out church didn’t even recognize the flag. When I see opinions of the church leaders, I am more positive than ever that 1 can get by without going. They are so far to ihe left, and think they are running the country. How many of the local ministers know what policy is set by the elite inter-circle of their church. If James Pino had his way, we would be sit­ ting over there in the sand for five years, waiting for withdrawal from Kuwait. His almost 50 percent of senators are also walking on eggshells today. I’m glad to see the U.S. rise up and walk tall again. Carter couldn’t even gtt a hf jicopter off the sand in Iran. Dust off his picture. By the way, I was frying to think of what the Palestinians had contributed to the modem world. I can’t think of anything but unrest, and terrorism. They know their explosives. Donald W. Johnson Middleville. Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: •Make your letter brief and to the point. •Letters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must Include their signature, address and phone number. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058 (Hastings Banner) Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President Stephen Jacobs Treasurer VW W ICS MBELES MICE CEPOW IS lOOKWjfcR." Gov. Engler doing the right thing To the Editor: I have been reading many newspaper ar­ ticles and letters to the editor concerning the budget cuts that Gov. John Engler is instituting. The majority seem to feel that the cuts are cruel and unfair, especially concerning welfare and social services. I applaud the governor for his strength and determination. When I voted for him, I didn’t really expect him to be so beneficial to the State of Michigan, because it takes uncom­ mon courage to do the right thing. I just wanted to get rid of Blanchard! Why do the journalists and the letter writers cry for the plight of those on welfare, know­ ing that they are insisting that the state get deeper and deeper in debt and taxes continue to rise until there won’t be enough people off welfare to help those who are on it? Personally, I have a friend on welfare through no fault of her own. She has eight well-mannered, lovely children, each one of whom was bom before her unfortunate finan­ cial situation occurred. She has a college education and is very hard working, yet because of the tender ages of her family, she is not ablb to work and support them at the same time. So she is on welfare. Does she complain about the cuts? Of course she does, because it means she has to get along with less. But even at that, she is better off on reduced benefits than she would be if she was working. Like most women, she would have to work for less than a man in the same position. No wonder single women with several children end up on the doie. They don’t all like it. Some have never known anything dif­ ferent. But it will never change until working becomes more lucrative than not working. This is a problem that is partially caused by high taxes. The more the governments (both state and federal) tax business, the less the employers are willing and able to pay the employees. This is especially true of the smaller businessman. Because of all the taxes an employer has to.pay, it is more economical for him to pay fewer workers and work less than to hire more employees. The more employees, the more insurance, unemploy­ ment, more social security he has to pay. And with fewer small businessmen, the harder it is to get a job without having spent a fortune and many years beyond public school for a marketable education. The saddest thing I have ever heard is that many college graduates are unable to find jobs or they have to lake jobs that pay wages too low to afford to live decently. I have six children and I work full time. I have a husband who is in business, so I can see this side of the issue. If I had to support myself on my own income, I would live at poverty level. There is no way I could support my six children without public assistance. I Public Opinion: am one of the lucky ones, because my hus­ band is responsible and loyal. I hope he is long lived. Yet, the cuts that Gov. Engler is making are necessary for the solvency of our state. When the economy of the government is stable and secure by proper management and disciplined spending, then and only then can the business community expect to get healthy. If we were talking about individuals making cuts in their lifestyles so that they could stay within a budget, who would squawk? Much of the waste of taxpayer’s money in the welfare system and other tax-supported endeavors is due to human greed, or carelessness, or ineptness. When the govern­ ment and social service jobs become harder to keep than to get, maybe some improvement will come about. Tenure should be outlawed. Speaking of outlaws, I am enraged by the new law that requires schools to promote abortion to sixth grades up. What else can you call it when they have to tell the children how to get an abortion without parental consent? That also means without parental knowledge. Why can’t children have a broken leg set or get life-saving surgery without parental con­ sent? Because the taxpayers are not being rob­ bed to pay for it, mat's why. That also tells the kids that maybe it isn't the smartest thing to get yourself pregnant, but we expect you to anyway, so you might as well know that we have devised a way so no one needs to know and we don’t have to sup­ port the kid. Of course, we are mainly speaking to the little girls who won’t ever make as much money as the little boys, no matter what they do. What you should teach them is that sex is an adult thing to do and proper only in a mar­ riage (what else is marriage for?). And that children are a blessing, not accidents of ir­ responsible and ignorant behavior. The media supports the erroneous assump­ tion that teenage pregnancy is the result of ig­ norance of the act of sex and the biology of conception. Teenage pregnancy is the result of ignorance of what and who sex is for, not how to perform it. Sex has always been safe if practiced exclusively within the marriage. While you are at it, you should teach them to marry money and stay with it. But even that option is gone, thanks to no fault divorce. Sincerely and sadly, Dianna Solmcs Hastings EBI Breakthru can’t lower fees To the Editor: The article “County Mental Health Dept. Trims Spending” that appeared in your March 14 edition needs some clarification. The article stated that because EBI refused to lower its daily fees, nine clients were cut from EBI’s programs. More than nine clients were affected by the cut, in fact 20 clients were affected. But because I could not stand by and see those clients not receive any kind of workrelated services, I secured funds that will allow 15 of them to continue to work at EBI through the end of September. If Barry County Mental Health does not restore the cut by Oct. 1, then the clients will no longer work at EBI and will in all pro­ bability remain at home doing absolutely nothing. These are clients with severe disabilities that need an EBI work setting in order for them to be productive. The article implied that if EBI would have reduced its per diem, the cut would not have been necessary. EBI has not had a per diem increase from Barry County Mental Health in three years. In fact, because we have not had an increase, I had to close EBI’s Barry County facility and move all of the clients to Lake Odessa. To suggest that we lower our per diem rate is absurd. Finally, there is a movement to place as many clients as possible in the private sector. However, not all clients can be absorbed by the private sector, so facilities such as EBI are necessary. Tlie alternative will be no work op­ portunities at all, a situation I find intolerable. Sincerely, Thomas E. Hazelwood Vice President/General Manager EBI Breakthru Lake Odessa Should tobacco companies be held responsible for smokers’ III health? The U.S. Supreme Court announced Monday it will consider a case in the fall over whether tobacco companies can be held responsible for smokers who contract cancer and emphysema from tobacco. Although warning labels have appeared on all tobacco pro­ ducts and advertisements since 1966, the industry continues to aggressively advertise their products. Do you believe the industry should be responsible for sickness and death caused by smoking or is the smoker solely responsible for choosing to smoke? John Jacobs Vice President Frederic Jacobs Secretary Newsroom David T. Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Todd Tubergen (Sports Editor) Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Sue Hinckley Sandra Ponsetto Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.- noon. Larry Seymour iSaies Manager) Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Phyllis Bowers Subscription Rates: $13 per year in Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) Dawn Ricketts Hastings: Milton DeWitt Hastings: Ben Hasman Hastings: Terry Brown Hastings: “The warning is right there on the label. If they choose to smoke, they take the risk.” “I’m a smoker myself. If people choose to smoke, they take the risk of con­ tracting lung cancer or emphysema.” “Every person who smokes knows it’s bad for you. (Tobacco companies) shouldn’t be responsible. People shouldn’t smoke if they feel that way.” “The warning label is on the pack. If you can read, you know. I don’t think (tobacco companies) should be responsible.” ■ Julie Frith Hastings: Bill Barber Hastings: “The tobacco companies are never going to admit there’s a connection, but there’s enough evidence that everyone knows there’s a risk.” “I think it’s up to the person. I quit smoking years ago.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 28, 1991 — Page 5 Lake Odessa News: Nashville Harvest Festival ‘a go’ by Susan Hinckley Stuff Writer It appears that all systems are "go” for a 1991 Nashville Harvest Festival despite a serious lack of volunteers. A schedule of proposed events was compil­ ed at a festival committee meeting last Thurs­ day evening at the home of Mary Ohlcr There had been some fear that the Chamber of Commerce-sponsored festival might have to be canceled this year because of a lack of support. Plans of the Muzzleloaders' Association to hold their seventh annual weekend Rendez­ vous in Nashville Aug. 16-18 inspired a hand­ ful of local volunteers to try again to stage a traditional Harvest Festival in conjunction with the popular encampment event. The festival activities are scheduled for Saturday only. "We may keep it small," said Ohler. who added that additional volunteer involvement is needed to organize and support various festival events. A proposed itinerary was approved at Thursday’s meeting. Ruth Beardslce agreed again to take charge of arranging an 11 a.m. Grand Parade. It was suggested that a children’s bicycle decorating contest precede the parade, in which all the youngsters then would be invited to ride. Children’s games will be staged in a central downtown area between noon and 4 p m., ac­ cording to tentative plans. An arts and crafts show will be held on the grounds of the River­ side Receational Development Park behind the business district. Ohler is taking charge of lining up vendors for that show, but said she will need help to schedule reservations. The Nashville Fire Department again is making plans to have their successful pancake breakfast event at the fire barn, reported Ohler. and they have offered to stage a water­ ball fight Saturday afternoon. A return of the popular Harvest Festival Ox Roast was suggested by the committee. Serv­ ing would commence in the late afternoon. Committee members said they hoped the Nashville Lions Club might want to take on that project as a fund-raiser. Other food ideas discussed but rejected for various reasons included a community potluck picnic and ice cream social. Nashville resident Jeff Zank. who is employed by the Barry County Health Depart­ ment, was present at the meeting to offer some advice on regulations governing such events. Music to accompany the evening meal will be furnished, it is hoped, by various local bands or individual musicians. Arrangements also are being made for a square dance demonstration. This proved to be a popular evening attraction at the 1990 festival. The spectacular fireworks show that capped the last two annual celebrations will be miss­ ing this year. Even with the at-cost price allowed by the manufacturer. W. D. Fireworks of Nashville, the 1990 display ran about S3,000. said Ohler. “Unless wc hear from other organizations that are willing to help, we won’t have fireworks," she added. Ohlcr said the Nashville firemen had already offered a con­ tribution toward fireworks, but she feels that the total cost of the show is prohibitive. Another consideration of the committee in deciding against a fireworks show this year is the cost of liability insurance. Dave Mace, president of the Chamber of Commerce, said a one-day policy to cover festivities that in­ clude fireworks is $1,500. Committee members suggested instead that the early evening crowd could be entertained by a hot-air balloon launch. Last year’s scheduled launch proved a disappointment when a Battle Creek balloonist failed to show up, despite pre-payment. But a large number of of spectators had gathered in anticipation of the event. Mace said that another Battle Creek balloonist has contacted him to express regrets about the actions of the "no-show" member of their club, and had offered to bring one or more balloons to Nashville at no cost for a festival launch this year. Passengers probably would not be allowed, said Mace, but the launches should be entertaining. The committee members also said they would ask the Muzzleloaders to stage demonstrations such as blacksmithing, basket weaving, etc., at scheduled times for the benefit of festival viewers. The group cn- campment portrays facets of Indian and pioneer life of the 19th century. Last year’s canoe shoot on the Thomapple River was one of the Muzzleloaders' most popular competitive events. It has been scheduled again this year, as have other shooting matches at their campsite on the old Riverside ball field, just south of the new ball park. The festival committee plans to have a flyer published and ready for distribution by June I. to promote the upcoming celebration. A tentative schedule of events and contact per­ sons will be listed. "The sooner wc get started the better response we’ll get." observed Ohlcr. Capitalism and humanitianism can be compatible One trademark of our capitalistic system is its immeasurable contribution not only to the economy but also to our quality of life. Take, for example, the story of Nathan Straus. One of four children, Nathan im­ migrated with his family to this country in 1854. After a series of business misfortunes, the Strauses moved to New York City, where Nathan’s father opened L. Straus and Son. importers of fine European china and glassware. Nathan joined the family business in 1866. At that time Straus leased the glassware departments from R.H. Macy and Co. By 1898 the Strauses owned Macy’s. Nathan Straus introduced such retail in­ novations as the layaway plan, bargain sales and odd pricing, for example, $4.95 instead of $5. Macy’s also provided customer restrooms and emergency medical care. By 1902, Nathan Straus’ advanced merchandis­ ing and concern for customers made Macy’s the largest store in New York City. This is not, however, Nathan Straus' most important legacy. According to “American Heritage,” Straus worked relentlessly to alleviate misery among the poor. In the winter of 1892-93 "he provided 1.5 million buckets of coal to the poor." The following year he established shelters and supplied more than 2 million tickets for coal, food and lodging. Ensuring a safe milk supply was also among Straus’ many philanthropic achievements. When pasteurization of milk proved effec­ tive in reducing infant mortality, Straus im­ mediately set up milk stations in poor areas to give away pasteurized milk. In 1891, 24 per­ cent of babies bom in New York City died before age 1, but of the 20,111 children fed on pasteurized milk supplied by Nathan Straus over a four-year-period, only six died. At his own expense Straus established 297 milk stations in 36 cities. In a period of 25 years, more than 24 million glasses and bot­ tles of safe milk were dispensed. Although Straus had to fight milk producers and government bureaucrats, and was even ar­ rested for "adulterating” milk, he persisted in his work. It was not until 1914 that New York City Drain Opposition meeting slated finally adopted mandatory pasteurization of milk. It is estimated that the efforts of Nathan Straus "directly saved the lives of 445,800 children." Straus, a capitalist and a humanitarian, pro­ ved that the terms are compatible. "American Heritage" said it best: "The next time you hear the laugh of a child or look into a little face shining with health, remember Nathan Straus, a saint who was, as it happens, a businessman." - STOCKS The following prices are close of business last Reported changes are from ious week. Company Close AT&T 33’/. Ameritech 677. Anheuser-Busch 51'/. Chrysler 14’/. Clark Equipment 30 CMS Energy 30'/. Coca Cola 54 Dow Chemical 48’/, Exxon 591/. Family Dollar 18’/. Ford 33'/. General Motors 39'/. Great Lakes Bancorp 12'/. Hastings Mfg. 48’/. IBM 1137. JCPenney 53'/. Johnson & Johnson 97’/. Kmart 417. Kellogg Company 93 McDonald's 337. Sea's 367. Southeast Mich. Gas 147. Spartan Motors 57. Upjohn 467. Gold $356.75 Silver $3.90 Dow Jones 2914.85 Volume 199,000,000 -7. + 7. + 7. —17, + 27. + 17. —7. +1 + 17. -27. —17. + 17. + 67. +2 + 47. —7. + 47. —7. + 7. +3 —$6.50 —$.16 + 47.03 TALL ORDER We do it EACH WEEK of the year. The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held March 26,1991 are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.rn. Monday through Friday. 891-9239 795-7803 Plant Location 1290 N. Patterson Rd. Mlddtevllte, Mich. 49333 OLVERINE PAVING, Inc. The Reminder Maple Valley News Sun and News Lakewood News The Hastings Banner Portrait Special General Machine Shop — SERVICES — MARCH 26 - APRIL 2 Here are some reasons to ACT NOW! 1 Tool & Saw Sharpening ! WELDING / /\ KMVTS CUTTIRS CHSLLS AJdS Quality Artistic Portraiture by. . We SHARPEN ANYTHING that needs sharpening including chain saws - 948-8330 2141 S. Bedford Rd., Hastings Across from the Tick Took ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooor lists Deanna Richards, a Lakewood senior and Heather Reese, anotl senior for Class B. Chosen by circ*’ »• --eanna was also listed on a first team. Christa Potter and Heather Reese were chosen for a second team. Wrestlers were chosen in a similar manner for mythical teams with Kyle Durkee at 145 lbs. and Jason Makley at 152, both Lakewood juniors. Carl Fcdcwa at 140 lbs. was on the honorable mention list. Sixteen Lakewood area retirees attended the March 21 MARSP luncheon at the Ionia K. of C. Hall. There were 62 in attendance. Lakewood people were the host group with the table decorations and greeters coming from here. Superintendent Tom Makela was present and spoke to the group about coming trends in education that point the need for teacher re-education and likewise for some different college instruction. Dr. and Mrs. George VanderMark of Belding presented the program on "The Plain People." Their guests were a British couple. The lady is teaching in one of the Ionia prisons for this year on a Fulbright exchange. The Belding gentleman with whom she exchanged positions is also exchanging houses with her for the year. The next meeting will be in May. Ted Armstrong underwent angioplasty at Blodgett Hospital March 21. The Rev. Luther Brokaw, former pastor at Middleville and Lake Odessa, reports to friends he is soon to have cataract surgery in Grand Rapids. In his first winter as a widower, he said he is trying to practice what he preached for 40 years. Lakewood Public Schools begin spring vacation March 29 and will reconvene April 8. Many families are making quick trips to Florida in those 10 days. Easter Sunrise services will be held at Cen­ tral United Methodist Church March 31 at 7 a.m. A breakfast will follow. Reservations should be made by calling the church office. The Claude Shellenbargers and the Roger Hamps drove home from Florida to attend the wedding of their grandson, Darwin Hamp and Melisa Johnson, March 23. Frank Roose of Sebewa Township died March 22 in Ionia. He had been a postal employee and a worker in the pressroom of GM. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the Army Air Corps. He was 71. He is sur­ vived by his wife, Marietta, whom he married in 1960; daughter Jean Robinson of Potter­ ville; son Robert Roose and wife. Myrtle, of California; six grandchildren; and five great­ grandchildren. Services were at the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Funeral Chapel at Sunfield with the Rev. Richard Cross of Sebewa Baptist Church. Burial was in the West Sebewa Cemetery. CORRECTIONS: A recent Banner story omitted the fact that car accident victim Betty Scobey is the daughter of Elwin and Alberta Curtis. ' /'J'' I . . ■. A story in the March 21 Banner reported in­ correctly* that the Hastings Township Board discussed the library situation with three members of the Hastings Public Library Board. The discussion was with three township residents and the contract Hastings Township has with the Freeport Library is for three years, not one. It's One Year Old And Growing! EASTER AJR.S.AW. I MOWtSS sassons TOOLS Change —7. -7. + 7. • NOTICE • Reaching the TOTAL Barry County Market every week Is a... A meeting of concerned citizens in op­ position to the Collier-Mud Creek inter­ county drain improvement project will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 2 ai the Woodland fire bam. SAWS from the Tuesday. the prev­ Friends of the Library will meet Tuesday. April 2, at the Lake Odessa Community Library at 7 p.m. Reservations are being taken at 374-8176 for the April 9 luncheon, at which Woodland librarian Cathy Lucas will be the speaker. Many business places are sponsoring special events and bonuses to benefit Project Care. They include a bowling benefit, ham and beef dinner, banana split at the Dairy Queen with a purchase of a raffle ticket, a dance-a-thon and a dance. Many committees are at work handling details of the construc­ tion day later in the spring. Local students who took part in a county spelling bee at Saranac recently included Shanna Hickey, Jason Kauffman, Sarah Pep­ per, Rachel Ridder, Jamie Shrock, Holly Adrion. They were Iron. Clarksville. East Elementary and Lake Odessa Junior High. Principal Milli Haug of West Elementary had an article published about the celebration of March as Reading Month and that the schools were observing it by having book fairs, free books to promote reading, children dressing as favorite characters for book reports, principals reading in classrooms, children writing stories. Diane Rux Wilson was the featured "Face About Town” in a recent Ionia Paper. She is from Lyons originally, but lived in Lake Odessa when she married. She is a swit­ chboard operator/receptionist at Ionia County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held at St. John’s Episcopal Church at Ionia March 19 for Esther J. Banhagel, 91, who died at Blodgett Medical Center in Grand Rapids March 17. In her adult life she performed many roles in public service as bookkeeper in the Ionia Sheriff’s Department, probation officer, in the Friends of the Court office, juvenile of­ ficer. welfare agent. She also taught school in Belding, Forest Hills and Lakewood schools in Lake Odessa. She is survived by a son John McKendry of Muskegon, daughters Jeanne (McKendry) Hawley of Lake Odessa, Joyce Moore of Orlando, Florida, many grand­ children and great-grandchildren, a brother M.J. (Bill) Cook of Oregon, a sister Marion Robinson of Ionia. She was predeceased by two husbands and two sons. Mrs. Banhagel and husband George lived in Lake Odessa for many years. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Peacock and mother Reine were dinner guests on St. Patrick's Day at the Scott and Diane Rubin home. Other guests were Keith and Sue Windes of Hastings and Shari Peacock of Clarksville. Workmen are installing new siding on the house of Stan and Violet Courtney on Jordan Lake Street. Real estate transfers in Ionia County recent­ ly include Norma Bever of Sebewa Township to Philip and Barbara Teichman of Ionia; Erika Behler to Michael Behler; Karen Fredricks to Kristina Stephens and Andrew Eastridge of Lake Odessa. A birthday dinner was held at the Richard and Gayle Peacock home in honor of their son, Brian, on Monday night last week. Those attending were Scott, Diane and Katie Rubin of Clarksville, Sue and Keith Windes of Hastings, Brian Peacock and Debbie Budd of Lansing and the honor guest's grandmother, Reine Peacock. They all enjoyed an Irish din­ ner and birthday cake. The volleyball "Dream Team” chosen by five coaches of the Lansing area had on their ★ You can save 15% Now! ★ You may already have special Easter attire! ★ Your child or children will soon be growing out of this special age! *■ Free consultation to create the best possible portrait! ★ You can bring your own personal props to capture your child’s unique personality or use our props! ★ New backgrounds, hand painted in our studio by international background artist Lynn Sanders! WHITE'S Call Now for Details... PHOTOGRAPHY 945-3967 How often do you think about having a high quality, artistic portrait created of you and/or your children but always find a reason to put it off? �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 28, 1991 Q John H. Armstrong BATTLE CREEK - John H. Armstrong, 77 of Battle Creek and formerly of Hickory Corners passed away Thursday, March 21, 1991 at Borgess Medical Center. Mr. Armstrong was born February 4,1914 in Battle Creek, the son of Joseph and Ida (Moore) Armstrong. He graduated from Lakeview High School in Battle Creek. He was a life long resident of the area. He was employed at Clark Equipment Company, retiring in 1975 as a plant superintendent after 34 years of service. He was a member of the Hickory Corners Lodge #345 F & AM, Dewitt Clinton Consistory Valley of Grand Rapids Scottish Rite, Saladin Shrine and Battle Creek Shrine Club and Mini T Patrol. He was past president of the Battle Creek Club in 1978. He was a Kentucky Colonel. He was a life member of the Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, farming and travel. Mr. Armstrong is survived by his wife, the former Aubrey Mills; two sons, Bill Armstrong of Kalamazoo and John Armstrong of Portage; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Ball of Battle Creek; two step sons, Don Buschini of Battle Creek and Richard Buschini of Brooksville, Florida; one step daughter, Diann Buschini of Ocean Springs, Mississippi; two brothers, David and Robert Armstrong, both of Battle Creek and a sister, Delma Firman of Charlotte. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Wilma in 1966. Funeral services were held Monday, March 25 at the Bachman-Hebble Funeral Service, Battle Creek. Burial was at East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Battle Creek Shrine Club Local Transportation Fund or National Kidney Foundation. ( William H. Carpenter J WAYLAND - William H. Carpenter, 91 of Wayland passed away Sunday, March 17,1991 at Sandy Creek Nursing Center. Mr. Carpenter was bom on June 30, 1899 in Watson Township, the son of Myron and Mary Carpenter. He was employed at the Pet Milk Company in Wayland. He was a member of the Bradley Masonic Lodge. Mr. Carpenter is survived by his children, Mr. and Mrs. James Carpenter, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Moller and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bush, all of Florida, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Gumser of Holland, Mr. and Mrs. William L. Carpenter of Kentwood, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond VanderMei of Wayland, Mr. and Mrs. Walley Brown of Allegan, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wilson of Wayland, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Carpenter of Grand Rapids, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Carpenter of Wayland, Mr. and Mrs. Hank L. Carpenter of Georgia, Mr. and Mrs. William A. Carpenter of Wayland, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Larsh of Grand Rapids, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Moore of Shelby­ ville, Mrs. Barbara Schwab of Grand Rapids; also many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his spouse’s, Pearl and Dorothy; a son, Wayne and a daught­ er, Ruth. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 20 at the Archer Hampel Funeral Home in Wayland with Pastor A. Royce Snyman of the Kalamazoo 7th Day Adventist Church, officiating. Interment at Elmwood Cemetery in Wayland. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wayland Area Ambulance or the VFW Ladies Auxiliary in Wayland. \TI1X I) SEMES HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings Area Hastings, Michigan, G. Kent Keller, Pastor. Eileen Higbee, Dir. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Christian Ed. Sunday, March 31 - 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. March 24 - 8:00 Holy Communion; 9: 15 Church School (all ages); 10: 30 Holy Communion. Celebrating First Communion. Thursday, March 31 - 6:00 Holy Communion, Breakfast After, 8:45 Easter Egg Hunt (No Sunday School). 10:30 Holy Communion. Thursday. March 28 - 6:00 Passover, Holy Communion. Fri­ day. March 29 - 9:30 Crosswalk, 7:30Tanebrae. Saturday, March 29 - 2:00 Ad. Choir. 8:00 NA. Mon­ day. April 1 - 6:00 Positive Paren­ ting. Tuesday, April 2 - 9:30 Word­ watchers. 11:15 C.S. Lewis; 7:00 Stephen Support, Evang./SM Bd. Wednesday, April 3 - 7:00 Sarah Circle. 7:30 Easter Sunrise Service, 9:30 and 11:00 Morning Worship Ser­ vices. Nursery provided. Broadcast of this service over WBCH-AM and FM; 9:50 Church School Classes for all ages; 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Sharpe Memorial Hall. Wednesday, April 3 - 9:30 Circle 1. meeting at the home of Martha Brown; 1:30, Circle 3, meeting at the home of Bets Scheerens; 1:30, Circle 4, meeting at the home of Vida Blood. 7:30, Circle 5, meeting at the home of Marilyn Oaster; 7:30, Chancel Choir rehearsal. OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. James Lcitzman Pastor. Sun­ day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday:»7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings, Michigan 948-8004. James R. Barren, Asst. Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service, Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00, Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7:00 p.m., Teens in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Pryer meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir pracice. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-',9. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar. 2415 McCann Rd., Irving, Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ day Mass 11:00 a.m. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD, 502 E. Bond. Hasting Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. 948-2529 Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser­ vice — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, (The Bible Church) Bring Your Bible. 600 Powell Road. 1 mile East of Hastings. Our Motto: "The Bible, the whole Bi­ ble, and nothing but the Bible". Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Morning Worship. 10:30 a.m. March 24 Message — By Pastor Sarver, "Triumphal Entry" Who is this? Jesus is God and good, therefore we believe Him. Thurs­ day - 7:30 p.m. prayer time, SMM for giris 8-11 and Youth Meeting, ages 12-20. Pastor Emeritus, Rus Sarver. Phone 945-9224. Every Sunday is Friendship Day. CHURCH of Green and Church Streets. Philip L. Brown, Pastor. Church phone 616/945-9574. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. (nursery attendant). Middle High Youth, 5 p.m. and Senior High Youth 6 p.m. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH AM-FM at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 28 - Maundy Thursday Sedar Meal and Commu­ nion 6:30 p.m. Good Friday, March 29 - Community Service 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church. Monday Children’s Choir Rehearsal 3 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thurs­ day Narcotics Anonymous 12:00 noon. Wednesday Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursday Bell Choir rehearsal 6:30 p.m., and Chancel Choir rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Saturday Co­ Dependents Anonymous 9 a.m. Thursday, April 4 - Bazaar Workshop, 9:30 a.m. Friday, April 5 - Visually Impaired Pesons, 9:30 a.m. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Count, choir director. Sunday morning 9:30 a.m.. Fellowship Time; 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.. Morn­ ing Worship; 5:00 p.m., Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and troin morning acrvkes. Prayer meeting. 7:00 p.m. Wcdneuhiy. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Michigan. James A. Campbell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits. Middleville Area WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH, 3185 N. Broadway, CHURCH, 314 E. Main St.. Mid­ Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Robert dleville, Ml. Phone 765-3073. Kersten. Phone (Woodland) Traditional Latin Mass 4:30 p.m. 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. every Sunday. Confession and 945-5974. Worship Services — Rosary 4:15 p.m. Sunday, 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. 4-H ST. ROSE CATHOLIC meets Mondays, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. p.m. Bible Study. Wednesdays. OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. Saturday 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers, 801 CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6547 Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses Barber Rd., Hastings. Lacey Rd.. Lacey. Mass: Sunday 7:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confes­ 8: 30 a.m. sions Saturday 3:30-4:30 n m Delton Area ST. Q Dorothy M. Peabody JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS 1 LOAN ASSOCIATION Hatting* and lake Ode*, j COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. J DELTON - Dorothy M. Peabody, 83 of 710 Collins Street, Delton and formerly of Cressey, near Delton passed away Thursday, March 21, 1991 in Arboridge Nursing Home, Galesburg, where she had been a patient for two days. Mrs. Peabody was bom in Kalamazoo Township and had lived many years in the Cressey area. She was a member of Social Rebekah Lodge 35IOOF and the Richland Evangelical Coven­ ant Church. Her first husband, Lawrence D. Hammond passed away in 1957. Her second husband, Forrest Peabody passed away in 1977. Mrs. Peabody is survived by daughters, Betty Peabody of Tyler, Texas and Linda Standish of Kalkaska; sons Norman and Robert Hammond, both of Battle Creek, Dari Peabody of Grand Rapids, Fred Peabody of Allegan and David Peabody of Plainwell; sister, Leota Herring of OK, Oklahoma; many grandchil­ dren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a daught­ er, Delores in 1971. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 24 at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton with Pastor Tom Perks of Richland Covenant Church officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Richland Covenant .Church or Michigan Heart Association. BELLEVUE - Benno K. “Ben” Leyrer, 64 of 7475 Cox Road, Bellevue passed away Thurs­ day, March 21, 1991 at his residence. He had been ill for six months. Mr. Leyrer was bom in Karlsruhe, Germany and came to the United States in 1930 with his parents. He moved to Bellevue in 1980 from Manchester, Missouri. He was a 1953 graduate of Michigan State University. He served in the United States Army. He was regional claims manager withTransamerica Insurance Company for 25 years. He retired from the Battle Creek office in 1987. He also worked in Jackson, Lansing, SL Joseph and St Louis before coming to the Battle Creek area. He was a member of the Whirl A Way Square Dance Club, enjoyed reading and clas­ sical music. He was an avid Detroit Pistons fan. Mr. Leyrer is survived by his wife, the former Ethel L Pugh; a son, Kristian K. Leyrer of Aim Arbor; a daughter, Karen Fruin of Battle Creek; one grandson; his mother, Emma Leyr­ er of East Lansing; sisters, Sonja Fields of San Diego, California and Delores Boss of Sl Johns. Memorial services were held Saturday, March 23 at the Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue with Reverend Keith Rober­ son of the First Congregational Church of Chelsea and Reverend Chester Cheney of the Mayflower Congregational United Church of Christ of Lansing officiating. (Russell A. Gray) LAKE ODESSA - Russell A. Gray, 72 of 14282 Bell Road, Lake Odessa passed away Monday, March 25,1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Gray was bom August 8,1918 in Camp­ bell Township, Ionia County, the son of Bert and Nellie (Miller) Gray. He graduated from Freeport High School in 1937. He was married to Lucille Smith May 14, 1955 in Caledonia. He lived and farmed all of his life in the area. He also worked at Freeport Elevator for several years. Mr. Gray is survived by his wife, Lucille; one brother, Wilson Gray of West Virginia; one sister, Marian Martin of Pentwater; a brother-in-law, Clarence Rowlader of Middle Lake; a sister-in-law, Helen Gray of Lake Odessa; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Evison, Elton and Duane; one sister-in-law, Esther Rowlader. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 28 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Reverend Janet Sweet officiating. Burial will be at Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital or American Heart Association. REACH THE IMPORTANT WEEKEND MARKET! Advertise Each Week In... Your Hometown. Barry County Newspaper can 948-8051 for Advertising Assistance HOLY WEEK & EASTER SERVICES First United Methodist Church Church 6c Green Street— Hastings MAUNDY THURSDAY, 6:30 P.M. Seder Meal & Lord’s Supper (Cail church to reserve - 945-9574) EASTER SUNDAY 8: 30 A.M........................................................................ Worship Service 9: 30 A.M............................................................................. Sunday School 10: 30 A.M.............................................................. Coffee & Fellowship 11: 00 A M.............. Worship Service (Music by Chancel Choir & Guest Trumpet player. Scott Thornburg) REV. PHILIP L BROWN. PASTOR NEWS Everyweek of your local community, appears in the Banner WREN FUNERAL HOME Hosting* of Hasting* NATIONAL BANK OF HASTiSGS 1952 N. Broadway - Hasting* BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions” • UBS. Jefferson • 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hasting*. Michigan This April Fools’ Day card is a fooler by not having an inside, but on the back it says: “...you guessed it! Happy April Fools’ Day!" Send a friend an April Fools ’ Day card this year. Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop HOW. State St. Hastings • M5-S551 Open: Mon.-Thure. 9-7 Frl. 9-8, Sat, 9-5:30 Blood. What Every American Should Know. 948-8051 AMBROSE CATHOLIC • NOTICE • CHURCH OF GOD. 7th DAY, Banfield. Michigan. Services 10 a m. each Saturday. Call 671-4100 or Box 42. Bedford, Mich. 49020. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. In observance of Good Friday, March 29th Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC­ CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Sunday Mass 9:15 a.m. We will be CLOSED from Noon until 3:00 p.m. Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER EylaR. Gallup Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev. Mary Hom officiating. Banfield United Methodist Church Sunday School............... 9:00 a.m. Church............................ 9:30 a.m. Country Chapel United Methodist Sunday School............... 9:30 a.m. Church............................ 10:30 a.m. safe and sound banking Offices In: MEMBER Hastings 150 W. Court Middleville 435 Arlington Bellevue 115 N Main Caledonia 9265 Oerry Valley Nashville 203 N Main tsTTTTfc LENDER J HASTINGS - Eyla R. Gallup, 84 formerly of 223 South Broadway, Hastings passed away Wednesday, March 20, 1991 at Tendercare, Hastings. Mrs. Gallup was bom June 27,1906 in Hart, the daughter of Truman and Martha (Hambel) Goodrich. She was raised in the Hart, Tustin, Manton areas and attended schools there. She was married to Glen Harmon, Sr. The marriage ended in divorce in 1937. She then married Otto Gallup in 1958. She had resided in Lansing and Flint before coming to Hastings in 1962. Her employment included Oldsmobile in. Lansing, Woolworth’s and Buick in Flint She was a member of Bible Missionary Church. Mrs. Gallup is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Glen and Lois Harmon of Dimondale; three grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; two step daughters; two step sons; several step grandchildren and step great grandchildren; three brothers, Truman Good­ rich ofFlint William Goodrich of Hastings and Alden Goodrich of Swartz Creek; one sister, Mina Adams of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otto Gallup in 1972; five brothers and 2 sisters. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 23 at the Hastings Bible Missionary Church with Reverend E.B. Meek officiating. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bible Missionary Church. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Call to... Subscribe Insurance for your Life, Homo. Business and Car FLEXFABINCORPORATED f The Hastings Banner , CHURCH, 11252 Floria Rd.. ’Delton. Masses: Saturday, 5:00 p.m.; Sunday. 11 a.m. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: BennoK. ‘Ben’Leyrer Keith T. Bass HASTINGS - Keith T. Bass. 72 of Hastings passed away Tuesday, March 19, 1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Bass was born February 20, 1919 in Eaton County, the son of George and Ethel (Little) Bass. He was married to Virginia J. Fish Novem­ ber 24, 1945. He was employed with the State of Michigan Highway for 25 years as an equipment opera­ tor. He was a Veteran of World War II. Mr. Bass is survived by his wife, Virginia J. Bass; two sons, Duane and Beckie Bass of Hastings, Lynn Bass of Chicago; one brother, Leland Bass of Delton; three sisters, Mrs. Kenneth (Ruby) Ackley of Woodland, Mrs. Hany (Wilma) McCollum of Morgan, Mrs. Vonda Richards of Hastings; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Hazel Bass of Bellevue; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Bass and a sister, Norma Barlow. Funeral services were held Friday, March 22 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Reverend Jerry Drummond officiating. Burial was at the Freeport Cemetery, Freeport. Memorial contributions may be made to the Emphysema Association of Barry County. 1. Each year four million Americans depend on blood transfusions. 2. The safeguards on the blood supply include conducting seven separate laboratory tests to screen out AIDS, hepatitis and other infectious agents, educating donors on transmissible diseases and encouraging at-nsk donors to disquaiiiy themselves from giving blood. 3. Blood banking is one of the most highly regulated areas in health care, governed by multiple federal and slate rules, laws, policies and regulations. 4. As an alternative to blood transfusions, today a growing number of people benefit from autologous (self) transfusions. 5. There is no risk of AIDS or other infectious diseases when blood is donated, as sterilized needles are never reused. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLOOD BANKS �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 28, 1991 — Page 7 Hastings couple took their wedding vows seriously 70 years ago this week ettt DeLano-Langshaw to be wed on August 10th Duffy-Takacs speak wedding vows on Dec. 29 David and Margaret DeLano, 12312 East “D" Ave., Richland, announce the engage­ ment of thei. daughter, Dianne A., to L. Todd Langshaw, 5512 Minuteman Circle, Kalamazoo. He is the son of Norman and Diana Langshaw, 14625 “C” Ave., East, Augusta. The bride-elect is a graduate of Gul! Lake High School and Western Michigan Universi­ ty. She is a kindergarten teacher with Kalamazoo Public Schools. The prospective bridegroom is a graduate of Gull Lake Chris­ tian High School and is employed with Wingspread Inc. The couple is planning an Aug. 10 wedding. Colleen Marie Duffy and George Frederick Takacs were married Dec. 29, 1990, at St. Rose cf Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Joe Duffy of Hastings and Mrs. Terry Takacs of Brown City, Mich. Polly Herbstrieth, sister of the bride, served as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Essie Potter and Renee Richmond, friends of the bride. Renee was called to Army duty Dec. 28 and was unable to attend the wedding. Richard Livingston, friend of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Greg Takacs, brother of the groom, and Barney Tobin, friend of the groom Ushers were Tom Herbstrieth, brother-in­ law of the bride, and Paul Airick, friend of the groom. The reception was held at the Barry Expo Complex, where Dan and Theresa Duffy, brother and sister-in-law of the bride, and Theresa Duffy, sister of the bride, served as master and mistress of ceremony. The couple honeymooned at Grand Traverse Bay Resort and now reside in Kalamazoo. Possehns celebrated 25th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Possehn (Marilyn Torrey) of Portland celebrated their silver an­ niversary March 16. The open house was given by their daughters and son-in-law, Diane, Ken, Linda and Teri. The couple was married March 19, 1966. Community Good Friday Service set for 12:30 The “Seven Last Words," for the first time in many years will be the focus of the Com­ munity Good Friday Service at the Presbyterian Church in Hastings March 29. from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Worshippers may come and leave at an) time during the two-hour commemoration of the Lord’s death on the Cross. The service, sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association, will be broad­ cast over WBCH. Pastors serving churches in this area will give the seven brief messages. They are: The Rev. Lynn Wagner, Middleville United Methodist Church, on “Father, forgive them." The Rev. Robert Mayo, Hope United Methodist Church, on “Today you will be with me in Paradise.” The Rev. Philip Brown, First United Methodist Church, on "Woman, behold your son! Behond your mother!” The Rev. Michael Anton, Grace Lutheran Church, on “My God. why hast Thou for­ saken me?" The Rev. Philip Colburn, Seventh-Day Adventist Church, on “I thirst." The Rev. Daniel Graybill, Free Methodist Church, on “It is finished." The Rev. Len Davis, Grace Wesleyan Church, on "Into Thy hands I commit my spirit." Hymns and special music will be part of the service. A freewill offering will be received. Wolbers to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary Gaylord and Sue Wolbers celebrated 25 years of marriage on March 26. Their children honored them with a surprise reception March 24 at Masonic Temple. Clarksville. NEWS NEWS Everyweek of your local community, appears in the Banner by Sandra Ponsetto ' Staff Writer Pearl and Bill Knickerbocker have ready advice for young people getting married today. "They'd better take their wedding vows seriously," said Pearl. "So many people say. *1 do. I don’t,’ and away they go!" "And always remember that it takes two to have a quarrel." said Bill. Bill. 94, and Pearl. 88. must have lived by their own advice. They’ll celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary Wednesday. March 27. Born and raised in Hastings, Bill and Pearl said they couldn’t remember how they first met because they have known each other all their lives. "He (Bill) lived just around the bend, and we went to the same school," said Pearl. “We knew each other all our lives because our folks were neighbors." After serving in the Navy during World War I, Bill Knickerbocker returned to Hastings and in 1920 the pair decided to get married the following year. "My folks were married on June 25. We thought we’d get married on that date too. but we got in a hurry and married on the 27th of March,” said Pear). The first few years afterward, the couple lived in East Lansing, were Bill was taking classes at Michigan State University. "Only, it was called Michigan Agricultural College at that time," said Pearl. "I took courses in beef cattle, poultry amd bee keeping,” said Bill. “We raised bees for quite a while." said Pearl. While living in East Lansing, the couple rented a farm and Bill kept the gate at the college. “The college had a gate and they used to keep it closed back then," said Pearl. After college, the couple rented a farm in Grand Ledge for a year before moving back to Hastings. "We used a team of horses to move all our belongings from East Lansing to Hastings,” said Bill. The Knickerbockers built a home near Leech Lake, where they lived until they trad­ ed it for the farm south of Hastings where they have lived for the past 56 years. “We raised mostly hay and cattle, registered black angus,” said Bill. “And I had 900 hens to feed water and take care of." said Pearl. “It was a lot of work, but that’s what makes you tough," Pearl said with a smile. When the Knickerbockers moved to the farm, there wasn’t any electricity, so Bill bought a generator and wired the house himself. That resourcefulness has seen them through a lot of other trials as well. "I remember once our roof caught on fire," said Bill. “We were getting ready to go into Nashville when someone said, ‘It looks like your roofs on fire!’ “I grabbed a hose and I went upstairs into the crawl space under the roof and wet the in­ side down so it wouldn't burn. I was just about done when some hot coals fell down my shirt; so, I just put the hose down my shirt!” “When we went into Nashville, we bought seven sheets of steel roofing to repair our roof with,” he added. “He was in a hurry to get the roof fixed because he wanted to go up north deer hun­ ting,” said Pearl with a smile for her husband. “Oh boy, those were the good old days," laughed Bill. "We saw some hard times’," said Bill. "I remember when hogs went for two or three cents a pound, a whole steer went for $42 and potatoes went for 15 to 25 cents a bushel. Things were a lot different then. "A lot of fanners quit, but back them almost everyone lived on a farm or had a few hogs, cows or chickens,” said Bill. “Now there are a few farmers have equipment that costs more than their farms." Besides tending his own farm. Bill, who owned the first tractor in the neighborhood, used to plow neighboring fields for $2 an acre. “I remember a neighbor telling me once that she got up to make breakfast one morning and there was Bill just leaving the Feld," said Pearl. “He had worked all night but he got that field plowed." The Knickerbochers raised two children and have five grandchildren and eight great­ grandchildren. Call to...Subscribe 948-8051 David S. McDuffee ATTORNEY AT LAW 9809 Cherry Valley Caledonia. Ml 49316 891-2112 or 1-8OO-594-5119 Personal & Confidential Attendance to Your Legal Concerns OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 9-5 Barry County Marriage Licenses: John James Howard. Hastings and Shirley Louise Stangle, Hastings. Norman Dudley Aspinall, Jr., Hastings and Tracy Ann Allerding. Hastings. Ronald Alan Dean. Sr.. Hastings and Stephanie Lynn McLaughlin. Hastings. Mark Leon Anderson. Hastings and Gwen Jo Byington. Hastings. WET BASEMENT? 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The Reminder Maple Valley News Sun and News Lakewood News The Hastings Banner J AD GRAPHICS PUBLICATIONS (616)945-9554 DENTAL HYGIENIST — WANTED — In quality patient-care office, 3-4 days/week, $16.00/hour. Apply to: Ad #527 c/o Hastings Reminder D.O. Box 188, Hastings, Ml 49058 • HOPE TOWNSHIP • ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE is hereby given that the ANNUAL TOWNSHIP MEETING will be held SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 1991, 10:00 A.M. at the HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL located on M-43. In addition to regular business, the annual financial report and proposed budget for the 1991-92 fiscal year will be submitted for consideration and public hearing. The proposed budget is available for public inspection at the Township Hall during regular business hours. Immediately following the Annual Meeting a Special Township Board Meeting will be held to consider adoption of the 1991-92 fiscal year budget. Shirley R. Case Hope Township Clerk 948-2464 years together, sharing both the good times and the bad. “I think it (our marriage) was successful because I catered to him most of the time, and did what he said ” laughed Pearl “Yeah,” chuckled Bill. "Really, theysliy marriage should be split 50-50 and I think that's the way it really works out," said Pearl. The Knickerbockers said they would love to receive cards and letters from their friends to help mark their anniversay. Their address is: 1960 Mixer Road, Hastings, 49058. Charter Township of Rutland Zoning and Planning Commission NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY. HASTINGS. MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the second quarterly meeting for 1991, and the following Zoning andPlanning Commission requests, will be heard Wednesday, April 10,1991, at 7:00 P.M. at the Rutland Charter Hall, 2461 Heath Road. Hastings, Ml. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a public hearing concern­ ing a proposed text amendment to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance as required under the provi­ sions of the Township Rural Zoning Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Township. 1. The proposed amendment of Section 14.A of the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance to read as follows: SECTION 14 Board of Appeals. An Establishment of Zoning Board of Appeals There shall be a Zoning Board of Appeals as provided by the Township Rural Zoning Act, which shall have such power and duties as prescribed by law. The Board of Ap­ peals shall consist of five members. The first member o( the Board of Appeals shall be a member appointed by the Township Board from the Township Planning Commis­ sion. The remaining members of the Board of Appeals shall be selected from electors of the Township residing outside of any incorporated cities or villages. The members selected shall be representative of the popula­ tion distribution of the various interests present in the Township: geographic distribution of members shall be considered when making appointments. One member may be a member of the Township Board. An elected officer of the Township shall not serve as Chairman of the Baord of Appeals. An employee or contractor of the Township Board may not serve as a member or employee of the Township Board of Appeals. The term of each member shall be for three years, except the terms of the members first appointed as the effective date of this Ordinance shall expires January 1.1992. The term of members serving on the Zoning on the Zoning Board of Appeals as ol the ef­ fective date of this amendment shall not be affected by this amandment. Please take further notice that the charter Township of Rutland Zoning and Planning Commission reserves the right to alter the proposed text amendment at or follow­ ing the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE The application of William and Freida Shilthroat, to become eligible to re­ quest A Special Exception Land Use to Operate a Auto Repair Shop, by requesting to Rezone a Parcel 212 feet x 400 feet from 19.94 acros located at 6150 N. Middleville Road M-37, described as the Center of Sec. 6 T 3 N R 9 W in Rutland Charter Township, Hastings, Ml. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all documents, site plans and applications are available and may be ex­ amined, at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road. Hastings, Ml on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. until noon. All interested persons are invited and urged to be pre­ sent at the aforesaid time and place, or to submit their comments in writing at or prior to the public hearing. Rutland Charter Township Zoning and Planning Commission By Phyllis Fuller, Rutland Charter Township Clerk 2461 Heath Road Hastings. Ml 49058 616/948-2194 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 28, 1991 Legal Notices BARRY TOWNSHIP Public Hearing Synopsis of Minutes HOPE TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting March 11. 1991 — 7:30 p.m. Pledge to the Flog by all present. Roll call reflected five members present. 26 residents and guests. Approved February 11, 1991 minutes as well as March agenda. Treasurers report and all correspondence and committee reports received. Amended Dispatch Service Agreement Contract as requested. Approved payment of all listed bills. Granted $5,000 request for Wilkinson Lake Board to be charged to Special Assessment District. Approval of Professional Services Agreement between Hope Township and Williams and Works and attached Invoices Reference Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal system authorizing Supervisor Baker to sign agreement. Received Pro­ ject Status Summary Report. 2/11 approved advance of $500 to Barry County per contract dated 8/1/90. 2/11 approved payment to Superior of $456.34 for gasoline cleanup. Adopted a five member Planning Commission and re-appointed Roger Adams to a three year term effective 4/1/91 through 3/31/94. Re-appointed John Woods to the Zoning Board of Appeals for 3 year term effective 4/1/91 through 3/31/94. Update given regarding Stevens Wooded Acres Assessment district project. Approved purchase of agreement with Marker Implement for new mower and deck. Cost of $585. Contract between Delton Schools and Hope Township regarding Summer Recreation Program Grant of $1,000. Prepayment for Sewer at B.P.H. Complex Building subject to approval of all three townships. Approved Antenna Tower Structure Agreement request from Barry County Telephone Company subject to approval of all three township boards. Match $500 given by Barry County for 1990 road work. Approved $400 grant fro Bernard Historical Museum. Annual Meeting and Special Meeting approval for newspapers. Adopted 1991-92 —Fiscal Year Meeting Schedule: publish same. Designated Bank Depositories. Approved 1990-91 Fiscal Year audit. Approved payment of all due and payable bills to fiscal year end. Budget amendments 1990-91. Reviewed proposed 1991-92 Budget. Raised Election Chairman hourly wage to $4.75. inspectors to $4.25, Assessor's clerical help to $4.25 per hour to comply with minimum wage law effective 4/1/91. Year-end transfers. Adjournment 10:45 p.m. Shirley R. Case, Clerk Attested to by: Patricia I. Baker, Supervisor (3/28) Called to order at 7:00 p.m., on March 5. 1991. All board members present, plus five residents. Purpose of public hearing was to establish In­ dustrial Facility Tax Exemption District for lots 1.2, 3 and N 1/2 of lot 4 of Kenyans Acres plus meets and bounds description E of said lots plus parcel to N. After W. Wooer explained the purpose, location and reasons, it was moved, supported and carried with roll call vote to establish this Industrial Facili­ ty Tax Exemption District. Meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m. BARRY TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting March 5, 1991 Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. All board members present, plus 11 lesldents and guests. Treasurers report accepted as presented. Minutes of 2-5-91 meeting read, rescinded resolution for IFTE for McCormick Ent. due to not having public hearing. Adopted resolution for Delton Founder's Weekend Committee. Approved contract with Delton Kellogg School for summer recreation. Amended rules for use of township hall. Appointed Board of Review secretary. Approved bills in amount of $5,287.62 plus all payrolls. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Lois Bromley. Clerk Assorted to by: William B. Wooer, Supervisor (3/28) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry CLAIMS NOTICE Independent Probate Filo No. 91-20551-IE Estate of Henry Joseph Loftus. Deceased. Social Security No. 384-09-0222. To all interested persons: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whose last known address was 520 West Court Street, Hastings, Michigan. 49056 died 2-15-91. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will bo forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative, Patrick J. Loftus. 818 South Jeffer­ son Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, or to both the independent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court, Hastings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. (3/28) Ann Landers She was unable to change her husband Dear Ann Landers: A woman recently wrote that she was contused and concerned about what she thought might be her hus­ band’s preference for men. She was the mother of a 2-year-old child and had no idea how to handle the situation. I hope my ex­ perience will give her strength because she will need it. When I met my husband I was bowled over because he was so different from any man I had ever dated. He behaved like a perfect gentleman during our courtship and never once made an attempt to get me in bed. His gentleness was charming. I enjoyed his com­ pany and loved being showered with attention. After we married there was hugging and kissing but no sex. I decided he was just shy and inexperienced and in time things would change. After several months when they didn’t change, I became extremely frustrated and decided it was OK to have an affair. Soon after, I found myself with a king-size case of the guilts. At the time, it didn’t dawn on me that my husband was a homosexual. The thought never entered my mind. In retrospect, I don’t know how I could have been so blind. Eventually, I discovered the truth. I stayed in that marriage six years anyway, thinking I could straighten him out. Meanwhile I got ulcers and turned bitter. Finally 1 divorced him. We talked a lot after the papers were serv­ ed. I wanted him to face the fact that he had tried to hide behind me in order to hide what he was. Today I seldom see him, although! he lives nearby. I have prayed for him and I want with all my heart for him to have a good life. He is still a wonderful person, kind and con­ siderate, but I hope that he doesn’t marry again. My regrets are few. I only wish I had had more knowledge about homosexuality so that we could have discussed our relationship openly. I wish, too, that he had been more honest with me. But looking back. I think he NOTICE truly thought that marriage would work some magic and make him “one of the boys.” — Debby in San Bemadino. Dear Debby: Welcome to the club. I believe most women who stay married to homosex­ uals are convinced that they can straighten them out. Big mistake. Thanks for sharing your story and good luck to you, dear. Her hubby loves to cook She learned to live with disease Dear Ann Landers: The woman whose retired husband had nothing to do except in­ terfere with her cooking needs to hear my story. Before Jack and I married, his ex-girlfriend warned me: “Don’t marry Jack. He’ll try to run your kitchen and drive you nuts.” Well, I married Jack and for many years while he was busy teaching chemistry and doing research, he came into my kitchen only when I asked for his help. He made the world’s best gravy. Other than that, I did all the cooking and marketing. Now Jack is retired and claims that cooking is the ideal outlet for a former chemist. He has taken over my kitchen completely and even insists on doing the marketing. The man is so creative that we have wonderful meals every day. What joy! I am now relieved of all cook­ ing duties and love it. Please tell the women who read your col­ umn to find a chemist who likes to cook and marry him. — Happy in Tucson. Dear Tucson: Lucky girl! 1 had a letter last week from a woman in Pennsylvania who married a chemist. She didn’t mention anything about his gravy, but she did say he made garbage out of her S400,000 inheritance. His friend overtime bad past Dear Ann Landers: I am writing to let you know that a column you printed a while back had a profound effect on my life. The letter signed, “Ex-Con, Ph.D. in Texas" caught my eye. It was from a man who got into an awful mess with his ex­ girlfriend’s father. When she broke their engagement, he went a little crazy and decid­ ed to kill himself in her presence. Her father saw him put the bullets in the revolver and lunged at him. A brutal fight resulted. He nearly killed the old man. The following day he was arrested, was later sent to prison and then paroled after 27 months. 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Hastings, Michigan 49058 eoe HELP WANTED Executive Secretary Southeast Grand Rapids metal stamping facility has immediate full-time opening. Ideal candidate would have clerical engi­ neering background, typing, shorthand or speedwriting skills Position has a variety of tasks and candidate must be versatile. Salary range from $16,640 to $20,800 depending on experience. Forward resume to Wise Personnel Services. P.O. Box 126. Hastings. MI 49058. Attn.: Kyle. Fee paid. WLWISE At PERSONNEL SERVICES INC. P.O. Box 126 129 E. State St. Hastings, MI 49058 Gem of the Day: There is one thing to be said for ignorance — it sure does start a lot of interesting arguments. Lonesome? Take charge of your life and turn it around. Write for Ann Landers' new booklet, “How to Make Friends and Stop Be­ ing Lonely. ” Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $4.15 (this includes postage arid .handling) to: Friends, c/o Ann Landers-, P O. Box 11562. Chicago. HI 60611-05$. (In Canada, send $5.05) COPYRIGHT 1991 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE. INC. Pennock Hospital announces recent births BOY, Ryan Scott, bom Feb. 11 to Ms. Shan­ non Kosbar, Lake Odessa, weighing 8 lbs., 6 ozs., 22 in. long, time: 6:15 p.m. BOY, John Gerard, bom Feb. 22 to Amy and Mark Knox, Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., */z oz., 21 in. long, time: 8:11 a.m. BOY, Aaron Clare, bom Feb. 23 to Jim and Phyllis. Dipp, Freeport, weighing 10 lbs., 3 ozs., 22 in. long, time: 9:02 a.m. Nursing Assistants City of Hastings Has Contracted With Professional Code Inspections Dear Ann Landers: I am writing in regard to "Hurting Alone,” the girl who contracted genital warts. I agree with you, Ann, it really doesn’t have to ruin her life. I know because three years ago, when I was 17,1 had sex for the first time with someone I didn’t know very well and he didn’t have the decency to tell me he had herpes. Although he used a condom. I still became infected. I remember sitting in my doctor’s office hearing those awful words, “You have herpes simplex II.’’ I broke down and cried. All I could think of was that my life was over. Time proved me wrong. I have learned to live with the disease, knowing I have no choice because there is no cure. I’ve made several changes in my life, all for the better. I’ve learned to be completely honest at the start of a relationship and have had no problems with boyfriends. Please, Ann, let “Hurting Alone” know she doesn’t have to be hurting and she is definitely not alone. — Coping Well in California. Dear Coping: You’ve written a letter that is sure to help others. Herpes should not be taken lightly. It can be very serious problem if not treated. If anyone wants information on how to cope with herpes, send a stamped (52 cents postage), self-addressed envelope to: American Social Health Association, P.O. Box 13827-H, Research Triangle Park, N.C. 27709. GIRL, Taylor Kay, bom Feb. 22 to Tabatha Duncan and Larry Dawe, Dowling, weighing 7 lbs., 8 ozs., 2016 in. long, time: 3:51 a.m. 2700 Nashville Rd. Hastings, MI e.o.e. Effective March 11, 1991 When I read that column I knew immediate­ ly that the man who had written that letter was my long lost frerd. I decided the best way to reach hin - . to call ail the major cities in Texas «.___ - if, by chance, he was listed in the phone directory. Believe it or not, I found him on the first iry. He was thrilled to hear from me and we talked for over an hour, catching up on one another's lives. We promised to stay in touch and never lose track of each other again. You will be pleased to learn that my friend is now in private practice and doing beautiful­ ly. He has a promising career, good friends and a bright future. I hope you will print this letter to let others know that it IS possible to overcome a black past and make a good life. It takes courage and believing in yourself. My friend proved it can be done. — Grateful in Florida. Dear Florida: One of the most rewarding aspects of writing this column is receiving let­ ters such as yours. Thank you for letting me know that my correspondent is doing well. I love happy endings. GIRL, Erica Shea, bom Feb. 23 to T.R. and Denise Myers, Vermontville, weighing 7 lbs., 1416 ozs., 2116 in. long, time: 10:24 p.m. BOY, Joshua Allen, bom Feb. 25 to Julie and Ronald Wymer, Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 16 oz., 2016 in. long, time: 6:30 a.m. GIRL, Rebecca Maryann, bom Feb. 25 to Amanda and Scott Jackson, Lake Odessa, weighing 7 lbs., 9 ozs., 21 % in. long, time: 11:40 p.m. BOY, Matthew Frederick, bom Feb. 26 to Valerie and Scott Lewis, Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 22 in. long, time: 6:51 a.m. GIRL, Nicole Lynn, bom Feb. 28 to Kathy Munro and John Gorodenski, Hastings, weighing 6 lbs., 14)4 ozs., 2016 in. long, time: 10:50 a.m. BOY, Derick Lee, bom Mar. 13 to Lori and Michael Trudgeon, Hastings, weighing 9 lbs.. 7M ozs., 2116 in. long, time: 3:23 a.m. Birth Announcement GIRL, Christina Lynn Heard, bom March 15 at 10:10 p.m., weighing 13 lbs.. 2214 in. long. Parents arc Gregory and Gail Heard. Place: At home birth. Birth Announcement Jchn and Marcia Mikolajczyk of Kaneohe U.S. Marine Corps, Air Station Oahu. Hawaii, announce the birth of their daughter Elizabeth Erin at Tripier Army Hospital, Oahu on March 16. 1991. She weighed 9 pounds, 7.4 ounces. Staff Sgt. Mikolajczyk returned March 9th from duty in Operation Desert Storm. Grandparents arc Norris and Sandra Mikolajczyk and Owen and Peg Sult. GIRL, Kathryn Anne, was bom March 17, 1991 at 11:41 a.m. at St. Marys Hospital, Grand Rapids to Brad and Pam Sanders. She weighed 6 lbs.. 9 ozs. The proud grand­ parents arc Betty Sanders, Marsh and Barbara Greenleaf. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 28, 1991 — Page 9 Senior places in business competition March Citizenship Award winners Hastings Exchange Club Citizenship Award winners for March at Central Elementary School are (from left) Rebecca Keeler, Lisa Cooklin, Camella Soelberg and Charlie Mead. Teachers shown (in back) are John Merritt, Audrey Renner, Debra Storms and Pat Markle. Hastings High School senior Julie Norris placed in the state competition at die Business Professionals of America State Leadership Conference in Detroit March 17. Norris, the daughter of William and Nancy Norris, placed in the office specialist event, where she competed with students from all over Michigan. Norris had previously placed in the rgional competition in January. Active in Hastings High School’s Business Professionals of America Chapter for three years, she has served as secretary. She has also worked on the Senior Charity Drive, served on last year’s Prom Committee and held a part-time job at die Felpausch Food Center. Other hustings regional winners who earned a chance to compete for state positions at the conference were Becky Carpenter, Kitt Carpenter. Andy Cove. Martha Craven, Kamell deGoa, Dave Dilno, Deb Emswiler. Sandy Hall, Kirt Hooten, Sarah Kelley, Pat Kelly. Holly Lutz, Sue Miller, Kristy Peck, Joe Simmons. T.J. Todd and Chris Tumes. During the three-day conference, attended by more than 2,000 Michigan students, members competed in leadership and occupa­ tional events, attended general sessions and workshops and participated as state voting delegates. Business Professionals of America is the State Board of Education sponsored voca­ tional student organization for students enroll­ ed in business programs. Activities include occupational and leadership development, service projects and development of basic ? skills. J Advisors for the Hastings chapter are business teachers Mary Dawson, Elbert Black and Patrick Purgiel. Small business optimistic about state’s future The St. Rose Elementary student winning an Exchange Club Citizen­ ship Award for March Is Megan Pierce, shown with teacher Diane Brighton. Matt Moore and teacher Eleanor Vonk show his March Citizenship Award from the Exchange Club. Not pictured is Paul Uldrlks. Emily Mead (left) and Sarah Bellgraph are Exchange Club Citizen­ ship Award winners from Nor­ theastern Elementary. They are with teacher Stan Kirkendall. Exchange Club Citizenship Award winners for March at Southeastern Elementary School are, from left, Brooke Ulrich, Genna Nichols, and Josh Moras. With them Is teacher Cindy Wilcox. HOPE TOWNSHIP TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETINGS SCHEDULED • 1991-92 Fiscal Year • Monday, April 8, 1991.........................................................7:30P.M. Monday. May 13.1991.........................................................7:30P.M. Monday, June 10,1991...................................................... 7:30P.M. Monday, July 8,1991.......................................................... 7:30P.M. Monday, August 12,1991.................................................. 7:30P.M. Monday, September 9,1991.................. ................ 7:30 P.M. Tuesday, October 14,1991............................................... 7:30P.M. Monday, November 11,1991............................................. 7:30P.M. Monday, December 9,1991.............................................. 7:30P.M. Monday, January 13,1992................................................. 7:30P.M. Monday, February 10,1992............................................... 7:30P.M. Monday, March 9,1992...................................................... 7:30P.M. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS Wednesday, May 8,1991....................................................7:30P.M. Wednesday, August 14,1991............................................7:30P.M. Wednesday, November 12,1992..................................... 7:30P.M. Thursday, March 12, 1992 — Annual Meeting.......................................................... 7:30P.M. Ail meetings held at the Hope Township Hall located on M-43. Business hours Wednesdays 9:00 A.M. to 12 Noon and 1:00-3:00 P.M. Zoning Adminlstrator/Building Inspector-office hours Tuesdays 8:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M. Office phone 948-2464. Minutes may be inspected during regular business hours. Shirley R. Case, Clerk Between the cease-fire in the Middle East and positive signs from the new administra­ tion. Michigan’s largest business organization is optimistic the state’s small-business economy will continue to grow. “Small-business optimism is on the upsw­ ing again,” said Steve Arwood, state director of the 22,000-member National Federation of Independent Business/Michigan. “The small­ business community showed extreme resilien­ cy during the recession, and we’re looking for better conditions ahead.” Adding to the new small-business optimism are signs from Gov. John M. Engler that he will commit himself to reducing the size of state government and increase funding to education. "We are pleased that the governor is pro­ moting education as a budgetary priority,” Arwood said. “Our business owners continue to express deep dissatisfaction with the K-12 sysL-m, and its improvement is the key to our future economic success.” For the governor to successfully increase funding to education without raising taxes, Arwood agrees it’s necessary to reduce the state government’s overhead. "The small-business person understands that excessive overhead is a burden to expan­ sion,” he said. “Governor Engler’s attempts to keep government’s overhead from costing citizens more will help our economy grow.” Nationally, the Index of Small-Business Optimism moved to its highest point since last August, according to the NFIB Foundation. The monthly survey of NFIB members across the nation offers some signs that the recession may be over by April or May, but NFIB Foundation spokesmen are cautions since two key indicators, inventory satisfac­ tion and planned capital expenditures, remain weak. NFIB represents more than 550,000 small­ business owners across the country. Julie Norris holds the plaque she earned for placing in the state competition at the Business Professionals of America State Conference. ! “Chuckwagon £ the Clown Birthdays, Church Socials, Meetings, Reunions, Anniversary and all other parties. Husband, jm Grandfather.^! Great America^ ? Investor. When Bob Uwrtnce joined the rail­ road nearly 30 jreira *ga he begin buying US. SevingJ Borah for Ml retirement. 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ONLY! 9 o)6 6epjn;eg-6epuo^ :gynoH O' 06S8-8t6 Atiuicj ’IS ^aoupH $ t729T - dJO}G v- iNnobsia S9NLLSVH iOMIHdS SVH ONIHdS �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 28. 1931 Legal Notices NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has occurred in a Mor­ tgage made by Mary Jo Dennony, a single woman, to First Notional Bonk and Trust Company of Michigan n/k/a First of America Bonk-Michigan, N.A., on April 20. 1976. recorded on May 13. 1976 In Liber 226 Page 380, Barry County Records. No proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt, which there is now due thereon $11,525.23. The Mortgage will be foreclosed by a Sale of the property at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, on Friday. April 26. 1991 at 1.00 p.m. local time, al the East front door of the Barry County Courthouse, in the City of Hastings, Michigan, the place of the Circuit Court. The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, together with interest at 9.0 percent, legal costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes or insurance that the Mortgagee pays before the Sale. The property is located in the Township of Barry. County or Barry. Michigan, and is described as: A parcel of land in the South fractional 1 /2 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 7, Town I North. Range 9 West, described as commencing at the Southeast corner of Lot 1 of Gwin's Grove, ac­ cording to the recorded plat thereof, thence Westerly along the Southerly line of said plot 265.9 feet, thence South 25 degrees 45' East 19 feet, for place of beginning, thence South 25 degrees 45' East 48 feet, thence North 61 degrees East 74.6 feet, thence North 23 degrees 31' West 48 feet, thence Southerly parallel with the Southerly line of said plat 76.35 feet to place of beginning. ALSO: A parcel of land in the South fractional 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 7. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, described as commencing at the Southeast corner of Lol 1 of Gwin's Grove, ac­ cording to the recorded plat thereof, thence South 23 degrees 35* East 19 feet, thence South 61 degrees West 188.83 feet, thence South 23 degrees 31’ East 48 feet for the place of beginning, thence South 62 degrees West 74.6 feet, thence South 25 degrees 45' East 48 feet, thence North 61 degrees East 72.75 feet, thence North 23 degrees 35' West 48 feet to the place of beginning. Together with an easement of right of way to use Poplar Place and Lakewood Drive in common with others as set forth in instrument recorded in Liber 160 deeds on Page 90. and also together with an easement of right of way for access to Crooked Lake as set forth In instrument recorded in Liber 160 deeds on Page 90, Barry County Records. During the six months, immediately following the Sole of property may be redeemed, unless determined to be abandoned in accordance with MCLA Sec. 600.224 la, In which case the redemp­ tion period shall be 30 days from the date of the sole. Dated: March IB. 1991 FIRST OF AMERICA BANK-MICHIGAN Stephen L. Langeland (P32583) BUSINESS ADDRESS: WALSH, LANGELAND. WALSH 8 BRADSHAW. P.C. Stephen L. Langeland 133 W. Cedar Street Kalamazoo. Michigan 49007 (616)382-3690 (4/18) Synopsis Regular Meeting PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD March 14, 1991 Approved budget amendments to General Fund, SW Barry County Sewer Fund and Library Fund. Authorized petty cash fund of $50 for PLFD with monthly reimbursement by the Board. Held public hearings on proposed 91/92 budgets. Adopted 1991 /92'budgetr. La.u . Approved operating grams for Dolton District Library, Central Dispatch, Delton Ambulance Ser­ vice and BPH Fire Dept, with quarterly payments. Approved payment of dog license fees to Treasurer when received from County. Authorized Clerk to pay all March bills upon receipt. Approved payment of $1,900.00 to Barry Township for Prairieville’s share of sewer assess­ ment on BPH complex. Accepted resignation of P. Davis from the Pine Lake Fire Dept, as of 2-8-91. Approved concept of a Barry County Telephone expansion to the BPH tower but contract needs revisions. Approved payment of $962.91 to Barry Township lor Superior billing and to amend budget for the same. Authorized Clerk to refund 1% administration fee charged on SW Barry County sewer assessment. Approved payment of drill time for January 14 and 28th for the Pine Lake Fire Dept. Approved payment of outstanding bills totaling $10,873.11. Janette Emig. Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Reck (3/28) STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STH JUDICIAL COURT COUNTY OF BARRY File No. 90-151-GC HON. RICHARD SHUSTER CIRCUIT JUDGE EDWART MARKWART and JEANETTE MARKWART, husband and wife, and AMANDA MARKWART Plaintiffs, DONALD CORNELIUS and LINDA CORNELIUS, husband and wife, and MYRTLE BROADHURST jointly and severely. Defendants. JAMES B. PAHL (P-33716) Attorney for Plaintiff 264 Grand Ledge Highway Sunfield. Michigan 48890 Telephone (517 ) 566-8037 NOTICE OF LAND CONTRACT FORECLOSURE SALE DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a Judgment of Foreclosure of a certain land con­ tract made on Juno 24, 1983. wherein DONALD CORNELIUS and LINDA CORNELIUS, husband and wife, and MYRTLE BROADHURST are the vendees and EDWARD MARKWART and JEANETTE MARKWART, husband and wife, and AMANDA MARKWART are the vendors; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on Friday. April 26. 1991 at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the front entrance to the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place established by said Judgment for holding the foreclosure sale, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder at public auction, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on said Judgment of Foreclosure, together with allowable costs of the sale, the lands and premises in said Judgment of Foreclosure mentioned and described as follows: All that part of Section 16. T4N. R7W. Woodland Township. Barry County. Michigan. Commencing 26 rods 1 /4 feet West from the Southeast corner of said Section 16; thence East 3% rods; thence North 12 rods; thence West 3% rods; thence South 12 rods to the point of beginning. Dated: February 20. 1991 James B. Pahl (P33716) Attorney for Plaintiffs 173 Main Street Post Office Box 115 Sunfield. Michigan 48890 Telephone: (517) 566-8037 (4/4) State of Michigan in the Circuit Court for the County of Barry EX PARTE ORDER FOR ALTERNATE SERVICE BY PUBLICATION File No. 90-514-CH Honorable Richard. M. Shuster ELSIE E. RAMSEY. Plaintiff. vs. RONALD L. SCHAKE and JENNIFER J. SCHAKE. Jointly and Severally. 8055 Lawrence Rd. Nashville. Ml 49073 Defendants Sharon Rosenberger (P-31752) Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 616 Charlotte. Ml 48813 (517) 543-0831 ORDER At a session of said court held In Circuit Court, City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, on the 1 st day of March, 1991. PRESENT: HONORABLE RICHARD M. SHUSTER. CIRCUIT JUDGE This matter having come before the Court upon Motion of the Plaintiff, and the Court finding that service of process upon Defendants Ronald L. Schake and Jennifer J. Schakc cannot reasonably be made as provided in MCR. 2.105. and service of process may be made in manner which is reasonably calculated to give Defendants actual notice of tne proceedings and an opportunity to be heard, and the Court being fully advised in the premises; IT IS ORDERED that the Plaintiff shall publish a copy of this Order once each week for three con­ secutive weeks in the Hastings Banner of Barry County where the action is pending, and sending a copy of the Order to the Defendants at his or her last known address by registered mail, return receipt requested, before the date of the last publication. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that since the Defen. dants are being sued by the Plaintiff in this Court pursuant to a foreclosure action and to pay all monies remaining unpaid under a Land Contract executed on October 22, 1988; with the sum of $44,198.32 due and payable as of October 10. 1990 regarding real estate commonly known as 8055 Lawrence Rood. Nashville. Michigan 49073, and specifically described as real estate situated in the Township of Maple Grove, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as follows: W 1/2 of the W 1/2 of the SW 1/4, 10-2-7. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Defendants must file their answer or fake other action permit­ ted by law in this Court at the Court address at 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 on or before April 30, 1991. If the Defendants fail to do so. a Default Judgment may be entered against them for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed in this case. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be published once each week in the Hastings Banner for three consecutive weeks, and proof of publication shall be filed in this Court. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be sent to Defendants Ronald L. Schake and Jennifer J. Schake at the last known address by registered mail, receipt requested, before the date of the last publication, and the Affidavit of Mailing shall be tiled with this Court. HONORABLE RICHARD M. SHUSTER Circuit Judge (4/11) 9"‘ .; •»-- ... .... .-.J GfWli DHfjnsh ■ • MORTGAGE i. FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mode In the conditions of o mortgage made by Ralph Owen Keeler Jr. and Priscilla C. Keeler, husband and wife to Birmingham Bancorp, a Michigan Corpora­ tion. Mortgagee, dated July 20. 1990 and recorded on July 26, 1990, in Liber 502, on page 947, Barry County Records, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Mark Backonen by an assignment dated August 8, 1990, and recorded on August 16, 1990, in Liber 503, on page 947, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTEEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY FIVE DOLLARS AND 65 CENTS ($15,955.65). including interest at 18.00% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statue in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 11:00 a.m. o’clock, on April 25, 1991. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON, BARRY County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 350 feet of the North 374 feet of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 12. Town 4 North, Range 8 West. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the dote of such sale. Dated: March 14, 1991 Trott and Trott Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgagee 31000 Telegraph Rood, Suite 170 Birmingham. Michigan 48010-3411 File <91020451 Mark Backonen, Assignee of Mortgagee (4/11) SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Jeffrey P. Hesterly and Kimberly L. Hesterly, husband and wife to D.M. Bullard Mortgage Bonkers Corpora­ tion a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Michigan Mortgage, dated May 17. 1988, and recorded cn May 20. 1988 in Liber 466. on pages 440, Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Government Nationci Mortgagee Association by mesne assignment(s) dated December 3, 1990, and recorded on February 25. 1991 in Liber 512, on page 131 Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Three Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Six and 68/100 Dollars (543.476.68). including interest at 11 % per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode and proxided, notice is hereby givan that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, ai the Barry County Court House in Hastings, Michigan, at eleven r clock a.m. on April 18. 1991. Said premise: =r* situated in the City of Hastings. Barry County Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2, Bloc* I of Kenfield's Second Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Pegs 37. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 7. 1991 Government National Mortgage Association Assignee of Mortgagee Shapiro & Alt Attorneys 700 E. Big Beaver Rood. Suite E Troy. Michigan 48083 (313)689-1805 (4/4) STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE 56-1 DISTRICT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER TO ANSWER File No. 91SP-0005 FIRST NATIONAL ACCEPTANCE COMPANY, Plaintiff. vs. DAN R. CHANDANAIS and JACKLYN CHANDANAIS. Defendants. Bruce W. Gee (P23696) Attorney for Plaintiff 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 At a session of said Court, held in the District Courtroom in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, this 4th day of March. 1991. PRESENT: Honorable Gary R. Holman. District Judge This matter having come before the Court pur­ suant to the Motion of Plaintiff, and the Court be­ ing otherwise duly informed in the premises, now, therefore. IT IS ORDERED that Don R. Chandanais and Jacklyn Chandanais, Defendants in the above en­ titled cause, in which Plaintiff seeks to forfeit Defendant's land contract for the property legally described as follows: A parcel of land in the West 1 /2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36. Town 4 North, Range 9 West, described os commencing at the South 1 /8 post of the Southeast 1/4, thence North 2 Rods, thence West 2 Rods for a place of beginning, thence North 10 Rods, thence West 8 Rods, thence South 10 Rods, thence East 8 Rods to the place of beginning, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan. shall file an Answer or take other action permit­ ted by low or Court Rule on or before the 5th day of April, 1991, by filing an answer or other ap­ propriate pleadings with the 56-1 District Court Clerk, 220 W. Court Street, Hostings, Michigan. 49058, and that should Defendants fail to take such action, a Default Judgment will be entered against them for the relief demanded in the Complaint fil­ ed in this case. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that a copy of this Order shall be published once each week in the Hastings Banner for three consecutive weeks and a proof of publication shall be filed in this Court. Gary R. Holman, District Judge Drafted by: Bruce W. Gee SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE I FISHER 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (3/28) SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (Ail Counties) MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steve W. Lee, a single man to First Federal of Michigan a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States Mortgagee, dated November 15, 1983, and recorded on November 17, 1983 In Liber 256, on page(s) 767, Barry County Records Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to CitFed Mortgage Corporation of America by an assign­ ments) dated July 14, 1989, and recorded on July 20, 1989 in Liber 485, on page 276, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date thereof the sum of Twenty-Nine Thousand Sixty-One and 90/100 Dollars ($29,061.90), including Interest at 12.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed byia sale of. the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public, vendue, at the Barry County Court House In Hastings, Michigan, at eleven o'clock a.m. on April 18, 1991. Said premises are situated In the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the South fractional 1 /2 of the Nor­ thwest fractional 1/4 of Section 7, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as commencing at an iron stake that is north 61* east 22 feet from the southeast corner of Gwin's Grove, according to the recorded plat thereof (said southeast corner being the south corner common to Lot 12 of said Gwin's Grove and Lot *3 of the First Addition to Gwin's Grove, according to the recorded plat thereof), thence south 28%• East 149 feet for place of begin­ ning, then South 28'/>* East 293 feet to an iron stake in the center of the angling highway, thence south 45* west 120.) feet thence north 28*30' west to a point 45* 122 feet from the place of beginning, thence north 45* east 122 feet to place of beginn­ ing. EXCEPTING a strip of land about 16 feet wide, measured on a line running south 28'4* east from and off the easterly end of above described premises and along the entire easterly side thereof. ALSO granting herewith the right to use the northeasterly 6 feet of Lot 13 of the First Addi­ tion to Gwin's Grove, Crooked Lake, to be used as a footpath and for transporting anything to and from the luke, which right was created In the War­ ranty Deed dated August 16, 1947, and recorded in Liber 201, Page 565, and previous Instruments. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 7. 1991 CilFed Mortgage Corporation of America Assignee of Mortgagee Shapiro and Alt Attorneys 700 E. Big Beaver Road. Suite E Troy, Michigan 48083 (313)689-1805 (4/4) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning/Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on April 22. 1991 at 7:30 p.m. in the Annex Conference Room. County Annex Building at 117 South Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. The following Section of the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended, will be considered for amendment: A-9-90 ARTICLE VI Section 6.9 - 1-2 Heavy Industrial District Amending entire section. Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendment, either verbal­ ly or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. The complete text of the proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan, bet­ ween the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed bet­ ween 12-1 p.m.) Monday through Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Office at 948-4830 for farther information. Nancy L. Boersma. Barry County Clerk (4/18) Send...The BANNER to a friend. It makes an ideal gift! Call Us at 948-8051 The new sign on Main Street in Woodland welcoming home Lakewood troops stands under a waving flag and In front of a tree full of yellow ribbons. Woodland News by Catherine Lucas The Woodland Village maintenance crew Friday put a large sign in the small park-like area known as “The Beauty Spot” at the cor­ ner of Woodland’s Main Street and M-43. The attractive sign says “Welcome Home Lakewood Troops — We are proud of you." This sign was made by Robert Wellman of Hastings, who created the design of red letters on a yellow background with a flag at the bot­ tom. It was commissioned by the Woodland Village Council under the direction of Council President Lester Forman. Forman said. “We'have already had endless calls of approval and positive com­ ments.” He further said that his wife, Arlene, is involved in getting names of service people and those in service in the Persian Gulf at Lakewood High School and wanted some ac­ tion of recognition in the village. Kilpatrick United Brethren Church held a missionary dinner for March recently. Hostesses were Olive Soules and Dorene Shoemaker. They served ham and scalloped potatoes, deviled eggs and a fruit bowl. Special guests at this month’s dinner wereMarie Pickens, Susie Cooley, Julie Mauer and Irene Moore, all from Lake Odessa. There were 26 people at the meal. The next Kilpatrick Missionary dinner will be held at noon Wednesday, April 10. The public is welcome at the Kilpatrick Mis­ sionary Dinners which are held monthly year around. The Sound of Music Committee of Lakewood United Methodist Church served approximately 100 people breakfast Saturday morning. This time they served custom cook­ ed eggs and sausage. The breakfast was serv­ ed for a free-will offering which will go into a fund to purchase two new microphones and some other sound equipment for the church. The Sound of Music Committee is also tak­ ing orders for Vidalia onions which will be shipped from Georgia later this spring to those who order them now. For further informa­ tion, call 367-4140. Tom and Jo Raines were honored for their 25th wedding anniversary at an open house hosted by their three children at Lakewood United Methodist Church Saturday evening. The Woodland Township Board held its an­ nual meeting Saturday afternoon. The atten­ dance was small. The proposed budget was presented and the people present had no ob­ jections to anything in it. Doug MacKenzie, township supervisor, discussed the Mud Creek-Collier Drain pro­ posed project, which is opposed by the Township Board, the ambulance controversy, and a request from the recycling group for financial help. MacKenzie also told township citizens dirt roads will be chlorided late in April or early, in May to prevent dust during hot dry months. He reported the board plans to restain the fire-station/town hall building and do some work at the library. The sixth and last Lakewood Ministerial Association combined Lenten service was held at Kilpatrick United Brethren Church Sunday evening. The Rev. Alan Sellman spoke. The Rev. George Speas sang two solos. This is the first of this year’s combined ser­ vices in which Speas has been able to par­ ticipate, because he had knee surgery several weeks ago. Perhaps because it was Palm Sunday, there was a larger crowd than there has been at some of the earlier services, although not as many as at the fifth one. at which Steve Reid impersonated Peter. There will be a combined Good Friday ser­ vice at Lake Odessa Central United Methodist Church Friday at I p.m. The Rev. Ward Pierce will give the sermon. Kilpatrick United Brethren will hold its an­ nual Easter Sunrise Service at 6 a.m. The Rev. Brian Allbright from Woodbury United Brethren Church will speak. A breakfast will follow the seivice. Lakewood United Methodist Church will combine for a sunrise service at 7 p.m. at Lake Odessa Central United Methodist Church. The Rev. Keith Laidler will give the sermon and a breakfast will follow. Woodland United Methodist and Zion Lutheran Churches each will hold a sunrise service at 7 a.m., followed by breakfast. Faith Bible Church, on North Woodland Road, will hr’l its own Good Friday service at I p.m. The children of Faith Bible School will perform in a bell choir, the Victors Choir and a piano duet. The Rev. Richad Sessink will speak this year. This church will hold an Easier breakfat at 8:45 a.m., which will be followed by the regular Sunday morning service. When Mueller Bean Company (formerly American Bean and Grain) held its annual farm day at Lake Odessa Conununity Building last Thursday, approximately 18 members and wives of the Woodland Lions Club cook­ ed pancakes and sausage and served 465 area farmers, families and employees from the Lakewood area. They prepared and served 115 pounds of pancake flour, 12 gallons of milk, 225 pounds of sausage links made from two hole hogs, 12 gallons of maple syrup made by local farmers, 20 gallons of orange juice and 23 pounds of butter. No one counted the countless urns of coffee made and served. Representatives from 19 different suppliers, as well as Mueller Bean, had displays in the building and talked to the farmers about their products or services. They included chemical, seed and equipment companies, as well as an aerial company that does crop planting and spraying from airplanes. The Barry County Historical Society Historical Markers Committee Chairman. Joyce Fisher Weinbrecht, visited the property of Uwe and Sandy Walliczek on,M->66 last week. This property is where the historic sawmill built by John Kilpatrick Sr., was erected in 1854. The mill was later sold to a man named St. John, who operated the saw mill for several years. In the earlir part of this century it was again owned by descendants of John Kilpatrick Sr.. Eugenia Barry Fisher, and her husband, Lowell Fisher, who were Joyce Weinbrecht's and Dr. Jean Fisher’s parents. These girls grew up on the property. The property includes the only remaining stone abutment bridge in Woodland Township, which Weinbrecht believes was also built in the 1850s. At that time, each township had an officer called a “pathfinder.” The pathfinder office became obsolete when the county took over the roads and named a road commissioner or highway commissioner. Levi Holmes was Woodland Township pathfinder from 1851 to 1855 and Stephen S. Ingerson held the office from 1856 through I860. One of these men must have commis­ sioned the bridge abutments to be built by a stone mason, as they are of hand-fitted stone with very little motar. The channel is wider at the top than at the bottom as the abutments go about two feet into the old roadway to prevent the banks from falling into the creek. This bride then has ironwork beams or girders across from abut­ ment to abutment and wooden planks spann­ ing the girders. Until Wayne Henney returns to Woodland later this spring, no one is sure whether the bridge originally had side rails but there are none now. The bride was part of old Michigan Highway 14, which ran from what is now M-66 past the mill to what is now M-43. That road was abandoned in 1935-36, and bridge maintenance then became the property owner’s responsibility. Originally the township had three or four such bridges apparently built at the same time and by the same craftsmen, but all of the others have since been destroyed. Walliczek has maintained the bridge well since his ownership of the property began, though the bridge now goes only to woods he owns on the other side. He and his wife said they are now concern­ ed that the plans for lhe Mud Creek-Collier Drain project inchide the removal of this bridge to lower the water only one inch under it. Weinbrecht says she knows in her lifetime the drain has been dredged several inches at least twice and probably three times without damaging this bridge and she can see no reason to destroy it now. After Weinbrecht’s visit to Sandy and Uwe Walliczek, she immediately filed a request for a historical marker for this bridge as chairman of the Marker Committee of the Barry County Historical Society in an effort to save this historic bridge. If an>one living in the township has any other information about the bridge that would support the request for a historic marker and a drive to preserve this bridge, the information would be welcomed by both the Walliczeks and Weinbrecht. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 28, 1991 — Page 11 Legal Notices From Time to Time... Pennock also urges medical liability reform By Esther Walton Yankee Lewis and his garden Schuyler Bowen points out Yankee Bill Lewis’ gardens in 1941. This is the fourth article in a series of seven articles written by Schuyler Bowen about Yankee Springs Township, published in the 1941 Banner. By Schuyler Bowen One of the things that did much to make the Mansion House famous and attractive to guests was the gardens. Mrs. Hoyt, daughter of Yankee Bill Lewis, wiote as follows on that subject: •'Great care and attention were given to the large garden of several acres that lay across the road from the tavern. Vegetables, fruit or flowers that could be grown in this climate, that were then known, were to be found in this garden. “The light soil, highly enriched by muck taken from the nearby marsh, was calculated to bring these plants and fruits to speedy perfection, and the most luscious fruits, melons and vegetables were grown in abundance. Arbors were filled with choice grapes, peaches, rippened in the sun, and flowers, the good old-fashioned flowers of that day, grew in abundance. “Celery, the first grown in Barry County and perhaps in the state, .was raised there, tomatoes too. These were first called 'love ap­ ples’ and we grew them for their beauty, but later learned to eat them. Men were constantly employed caring for the house and grounds." There the land is a loose, sandy soil, that is warm and will grow certain kinds of products unusually well. Some of the finest melons are still grown in that locality. In the main, however, the present Yankee Springs, is a far cry from the following description given by George White in his “Yankee Lewis Famous Hostelry in the Wilderness" to be found in Michigan Pioneer Collections Vol. 26, page 376. Mr. White said: “Imagine yourself standing at one of the roadside doors of that seven-connectedbuildings tavern. Looking across the road you see before you an enclosure of about five acres of land surrounded by a white picket fence, and all in a state of high cultivation. No signs of lack of moisture or cultivation are there. It is laid out in mounds and beds, in which are flowers or vegetables, or small fruit, or berry bushes, with grape arbors here and there. “The walks are broad and clean, the main ones six feet wide and all around this clearing of perhaps 300 acres is a framework of forest trees, or rather a burr oak opening seemingly a lark. Nature and art have joined hands that morning to give you pleasure for the present, and vivid scenes to recall in the future. It seems like a comer taken from paradise, to show you what was lost by the fall of man." Drought at that time made no difference, for irrigation was effected by large elevated tanks, filled from a spring on a low hill near­ by, the water coming through pump logs. This prevented undue dryness in the Mansion House garden. There are many stories of Fourth of July celebrations and of circus troupes coming to Yankee Springs in the early days. Mrs. Hoyt described the first July Fourth celebration as follows: “The political campaign of 1840 made ‘a hot time in the old town,’ as I well remember. Pole and flag raising and stump speaking were the order of the day. But the doings on the Fourth of July 1840 beat everything on record before or since, so far as I can remember. A tamarack pole was spliced until it was the desired length, and a flag was floating from it in the breeze. With much hurrahing from the crowd that had collected from everywhere, it filled the road front before the Mansion House from hill to hill. “Twenty-six girls all in white, representing the states, then twenty-six in number, and a Goddess of Liberty, in red. white, and blue, were loaded in to a monster wagon, drawn by 26 yoke of oxen, a girl for each state, and a yoke of oxen for each girl. We went above the hili to form the procession and came down in­ to the crowd in fine style. “Often circus troupes would come to Yankee Springs, and it would be a gala day for the inhabitants, as well as for the large number who came from miles around. They came to see the elephant and to drink pink lemonade." The first Thanksgiving celebration at Yankee Springs Tavern was in the fall of 1839. Yankee Bill Lewis invited his neighbors, some coming from long distances. Mrs. Lewis served a most beautiful dinner, which was said to consist of wild turkey and spare ribs, which had been roasted in the open fifeplace., They were served with an abun­ dance of vegetables and puddings? Tfie cranberry sauce was made from berries gathered from the marshes in that vicinity. Dancing and merry-making were continued through the night, and the guests remained for breakfast the following morning. It is believed that the first religious services held in Barry County were those at the Leonard Slater Mission in the township of Prairieville, which was established in 1836. While these were primarily for the Indians, white people, especially the settlers, were welcomed. But as early as 1837, religious ser­ vices were held in the Mansion House by the Rev. Calvin Clark. It is said that whenever a visiting preachers, (circuit rider) came to the tavern. Landlord Lewis would ride on horseback through the neighborhood for miles, inviting all the people to come; and it is said that he put enough persuasion into the in­ vitations to insure their attendance at the ser­ vices. Visiting ministers, no matter what their creed, were expected to preach a sermon at the tavern. Among the early settlers were a number of people of the Catholic faith. About the year 1850 this group bought the Lewis McLeod house in Yankee Springs and converted it into a church. For a considerable time after that, they held religious services there. A cemetery was laid out by the Catholics a little distance south of the Mansion House and it remains such to this day. Yankee Lewis died in 1853 at the age of 51. He requested that his body be buried on the hill overlooking the narrow valley where he built the Mansion House and did so much to make it famous. His request was followed. Later, his remains were removed to what is now known as Yankee Springs Cemetery. Still later they were taken to Alaska, Kent County, to rest beside those of his wife, Mary. Today (1941), no trace of the old Mansion House remains, and there is nothing to mark its location. But the springs that were respon­ sible for the location of the famous tavern at that place, still pour forth tiicir clear, cold water, as they did when the Mansion House was drawing crowds of guests. HELP WANTED • Plastic Injection Mold Operators • General Office Help — Part-time — Now accepting employment applications Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. only ALL FEES ARE EMPLOYER PAID We specialize in Permanent & Temporary Placement and Contract & Payroll Services ,„ Call 948-8600 Nurturing.. Sustaining... Helping . Growing We're right around the corner or juat a phone can away. Making a difference every day. - ... P.O. Box 126 129 E. State St. Hastings. Ml 49058 SHARING IS CARING Seven representatives of Pennock Hospital and its Auxiliary met in Lansing March 13 with state senators and representatives and Gov. John Engler to push for reform of the state’s medical liability system. Pennock representatives joined more than 1,100 hospital leaders from across the state at the Michigan Association of Hospital Auxiliaries/Michigan Hospital Association Day. The annual event brings state legislators and key members of hospitals together for face-toface discussions on pressing state health care policies. Hospitals from across the state brought nearly 350 bags containing more than 100,000 telegrams to state legislators calling for im­ mediate reform of the medical system in Michigan. Pennock Hospital delivered more than 1,000 telegrams signed by community members, patients, hospital employees, physicians and nurses to state Senator Jack Welborn and state Representative Bob Bender. "There is a crisis in cost and access to health care that medical liability reform can help solve," said Tom Kaufman, Pennock Hospital Director of Public Affairs. “Hospitals and physicians in Michigan spend nearly $500 million annually on medical liability insurance premiums. That huge sum could be better channeled into improved ser­ vices and greater access to health care for every Michigan citizen." Proposals to reform Michigan’s medical liability system will be introduced soon in the House and Senate, and are supported by Gov. Engler. Provisions in the proposed legislation include arbitration or mediation to speed case resolution, and limits on non-economic damages and attorney contingency fees. Pennock officials listed the following facts to call attention to the problem: « Hospitals report difficulties in recruiting health care professionals. • A $10 million liability award would cover the cost of prenatal care for 30,000 pregnant women. • Nearly 60 percent of all Michigan-trained physicians leave Michigan to practice medicine because of exorbitant medical liability rates and a climate conducive to lawsuits. • Hospitals in Michigan pay higher medical liability rates than hospitals in Los Angeles and Chicago. • The final study commissioned by the state of Michigan for liability fact finder Robben Fleming reported that annual medical liability premiums total nearly S5Q0 million for physi­ cians and hospitals in Michigan ($251 million for physicians, and $239 million for hospitals). This same $500 million would cover the liability costs for every physician and hospital in the whole country of Canada for two arid one-half years.1 • About 30 percent of the nation’s annual health care costs ($606 bDJion in 1990) can be attributed to defensive medicine. • In 1986, Michigan hospital medical liability premiums were two and one-half times above the national average. In 1990, the cost had grown to three and one-half times the national average. “Michigan medical malpractice reform is long overdue," a Pennock spokesperson said. "Massive voter dissatisfaction with the situa­ tion appears to be needed to motivate the Legislature to make the needed changes. You can help by contacting our legislators." The addresses and phone numbers are: Robert Bender, State Representative, 88th District, House of Representatives, State Capitol Building, Lansing, MI 48909-7514, Phone No. (517) 373-0842. Jack Welborn, State Senator, 1 L Senate State Capitol Building, Lansing, MI 48909, Phone No. (517) 373-0793. Legal Notice COMMON COUNCIL Match 11, 1991 Common Council met in regular session in the City Hall, Council Chambers. Hastings, Michigan on Monday, March 11, 1991. Mayor Gray presiding. 1. Present at roll call were members: Watson, White, Brower. Campbell, Cusack, Spencer. Jasperse, Walton. 2. Moved by Brower, supported by Wolton, that the minutes of the February 25. 1991 meeting be approved as read and signed by the Mayor and Ci­ ty Clerk. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 3. Mayor Gray read a proclamation designating March 17, to March 23, 1991 os Camp Fire Birthday Week, celebrating the 81st birthday on March 17. The Barry County Camp Fire Council in the City of Hastings teaches boys and girls self-reliance and good citizenship; and through contemporary pro­ grams and by speaking out on Issues that affect youth and their families, today's Camp Fire Is help­ ing kids cope with their changing world, and young people are learning to develop confidence and gain skills needed to become tomorrow's leaders. Judy Sarver, Executive Director of Campfire, and other leaders and Campfire members were pre­ sent and presented the Mayor with a gift of a Campfire Cup. 4. Invoices read: AES$1,233.85 AK2O Salt2,824.35 Consolidated Gov't Serv8,358.33 Hastings Sanitary Service1,144.00 Mich. Dept, of Public Health1,133.51 Moses Fire Equip. Co1,843.89 Muzzoll Business Forms................................. 1,470.05 Siegel, Hudson, Gee and Asher1,592.55 Williams & Works1,620.00 Moved by White, supported by Walton, that the above invoices be approved as read. Yeas: Walton, Jasperse, Spencer. Cusack. Campbell, Brower. White, Watson. Absent: None. Carried. 5. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Spencer that the invoice from Kellogg Community College for $50.00 be approved from the Designated Train­ ing Fund with proper budget adjustments to fl01 -301 -960.22. Yeas: Watson, White, Brower. Campbell. Cusack, Spencer, Jasperse. Walton. Ab­ sent; None. Carried. 6. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Brower that the letter from Allie Smith, requesting the use of the parking lot south of Tyden Park for the Farmers Market for the coming year be granted under the direction of the Director of Public Services. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 7. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Cusack that the March 6, correspondance from the First Presbyterian Church of Richland, be received and placed on file. The letter Informed the Council that the women's organization o< the First Presbyterian Church observed international Women's Day by In­ viting Mayor Gray to speak on women's issues on March 5. This program camo from on Item In the Bosley Pharmacy od in the Hastings Reminder a year ago. They stated that they wore disappointed that the four council members she hod hoped to in­ volve In a panel discussion did not accompany her. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. y 8. Moved by Wolton. supported by White that the letter of March 11, from Connie Spencer, Chair­ man of the Order of Eastern Star Easter Egg Hunt, requesting permission to use Fish Hatchery Park on Saturday, March 23, at I p.m. for their 4th an­ nual Easter Egg Hunt be approved under the Direc­ tor of the Director of Public Services. Yeas: All. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. 9. Mayor Gray noted that Mayor Exchange this year will be with the City of Tecumseh who will be coming to Hastings May 15, and 16th and the City of Hastings will be traveling there May 20 and 21 st. She asked those planning to attend to let her know so they could let Tecumseh know for planning. 10. Public Hearing held on the finalization of the Clinton Street Grant. Joo Rahn, JEDC Director was present and explained that an on site monitor was done, prior to the hearing on a CDBG In which the Federal Program paid $250,000 and the City of Hastings In excess of $150,000 and a public hearing was required to close out the grant. No one from the public hod any comment. 11. Finance Chairman Cusack presented the con­ tract agreement from Professional Code Inspectors Inc. (PCI) to handle the City's building permits and rental housing inspections. He stated that It was the recommendation of »he Finance Committee to utilize the services of P'"- ,’ur the fees. Mayor Gray stated that the .imittee had Interviewed another com pan. PCI was recommended. Councilman Campbell sold It was a one year agreement with a 60 day bailout. They will hove a staff person In City Hall three days a week on ren­ tals and will have a phono line with call forwarding from City Hall to PCI when they are not in. They will use one set of forms with the City Logo, and appeals will stay as they were and they will report to the council once a month. Councilperson Watson was not in favor of an outside firm. She didn't like the way they treated people. Councilperson Spencer asked If any eHort was mode for and In house person and Mayor Gray stated no. Coun­ cilperson Jasperse stated that our experience In the past where we had an Inspector for a year and then a vacancy and then a time lapse for filling vacancy and then a vacancy for another year and o half, the committee felt this was the best avenue economically and for contlnuinty. PCI will have one person working on the rentals. City Attorney Fisher stated that ho hod worked with three dif­ ferent employee. Building Inspectors and hod hod problems with all three. It was not a pleasant job. Councilman Campbell was the biggest one against going to an outside firm but stated he Is willing to try for one year. Moved by Campbell, supported by White that the Agreement with Professional Code Inspectors Inc. (PCI) be approved for one year effective March 11, 1991. Yeos: Walton, Jo*.perse, Cusock, Camp­ bell. White. Nays: Sp?r«cer, Brower, Watson. Carried. 12. AAoved by Jasperse, supported by Brower that the letter of February 26, from Mrs. James H. Reed, concerning the recycling blns, be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 13. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Walton that the request from Therese Hoyle. Environmen­ tal Committee, to place a banner on State Street and Church from April 5, through April 23, be granted under the direction of the Director of Public Services, and the week of April 17-23 be observed as Earth Week and April 20. os Earth Day. (Awareness of Recyclable! and how to rouse materials.) Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 14. AAoved by Brower, supported by Cusack that permission be granted to use Fish Hatchery Park April 20, to celebrate Earth Day. Yoas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 15. AAoved by Jasperse, supported by White that the minutes of the March 4,1991 Planning Commis­ sion meeting bo received and placed on filo. Coun­ cilman Jasperse stated that the April Planning meeting will hole a public hearing on the PUD on S. Hanover and If anyone from council wishes to at­ tend is welcome. Yoas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 16. Councilman Campbell stated there would be a Street Committee meeting on the 19th at 8:00 p.m. to go over the proposed budget and projects for the coming year. 17. Councilman Spencer stated there would be a Water Committee meeting on the 14th to go over proposed budgets. 18. Mayor Gray proclaimed Inematlonal Womens Week In the City of Hastings for AAarch 11-16, 1991, recognizing achievements of women here and throughout the world. 19. The Deportment of Commerce, Liquor Con­ trol Commission has received an application from Eberhard Foods Inc., requesting a new SOD license to be held in conjunction with a 1990 SDM licenses business, at 902 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan. No action required. 20. City Attorney Fisher met w?h Ordinance Committee on Charter Revision and at the November 5, election persons wanting to serve on the charter revision committee will be elected and he stated that anyone wanting to serve have until May 14, to file a nominating petition. 21. Ordinance 242 read. An Ordinance to amend Section 2.10 (c) of the Hastings Code. 22 Mayor Gray stated that Judy Myers has received her Level II Assessors certification from the Department of T »x»ury. 23. AAoved by Campbell, supported by Spencer to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. Read and approved; Mary Lou Gray, Mayor Sharon Vickery. Qty Clerk (3/28) BARRY SOIL & WATER MEW? CONSERVATION /K\ DISTRICT DATE: April 4, 1991 DINNER: 6:30 P.M. PLACE: Wesley Woods Methodist Camp (Pifer Road, south of Dowling on Clear Lake) SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (Ail Counties) MORTGAGE SALE - Defoult has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by FREDERICK R. CAMPBELL AND KATHRYN S. CAMPBELL, HUS­ BAND AND WIFE to EXCHANGE FINANCIAL COR­ PORATION, A MICHIGAN CORPORATION Mor­ tgagee. dated May 26. 1988. and recorded on Moy 27. 1988, in Liber 466. on page 537. BARRY County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said mor­ tgagee to MIAMI VALLEY BANK, by an assignment dated June 3. 1988, and recorded on June 28. 1988, in Liber 468, on page 52. BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dote hereof the sum of sixty seven 1 thousand eight hundred twenty and 80/100 Dollars ($67,820.80), including interest at 10.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute In such case made and ap­ proved. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be forecloned by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings. Ml. at 11:00 a.m. on May 2. 1991. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS, BARRY County. Michigan and are described as: Port of the SW 1 /4 of the SW 1Z4 of Section 36. T3N, R8W, described as follows: beginning at the SW corner of Section 36; thence N 1 degree W 549.8 feet; thence N. 89 degrees 14 minutes E 320 feet to the place of beginning; thence N 89 degrees 14 minutes E 592.3 feet: thence S 1 degree E 549.8 feet; thence S 89 degrees 14 minutes V/ 592.3 feet; thence N 1 degree W 549 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless aetermined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(a) in which case the redemption period shall be 90 days from thu date of such sole. Dated: March 21. 1991 MAIMA VALLEY BANK Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham, Ml 48009-6616 (4/18) GUEST SPEAKER: Dr. & Mrs. Edward Sterner (colorful & humorous travelogue on their trip to Brazil) COST: $6.00 per person for dinner (business meeting & entertainment following, is free) - MENU Ham & Chicken • Salad Bar • Potatoes • Vegetable Homemade rolls with butter • Homemade desserts • Beverages DETACH & RETURN BEFORE MARCH 28, 1991 Please reservedinner tickets for me. NAME: ADDRESS: PHONE: �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 28, 1991 Sports Corporate Olympics to be held May 10,11 Hastings resident and speed skating champion Elaine Standler proudly displays one of her most recent awards. The 53-year old grandmother of five has recently taken up the sport once again after a hiatus of over thirty years. She Is the reigning Michigan Indoor champion in the Grand Master class, for ages 51-60. Second time the charm for Hastings speed skater by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor In 1956, a very promising speed skater from the Detroit area gave up her quest for Olympic glory. She decided she wanted to start a family instead. Now, 35 years, five children and seven grandchildren later, Elaine Standler is back on the ice. And doing quite well, at that. Standler, 53, and a Hastings resident for the past 20 years, was recently crowned the Michigan State Indoor Champion in the Grand Masters class, which is for skaters ages 51-60. She returned to skating last year on an ominous note, when she was lapped by two skaters at a meet in Jackson. Standler has made steady progress since. “It was really disappointing to be lapped twice,” she said. “I guess all those children and grandchildren make quite a difference.” Standler has put in a lot of practice time to get back into skating shape, and has recently begun working with free weights. She says her times are getting faster because of it. “AU of my competitors were doing them (weights), so I could see myself slipping behind." The employee at the Hastings Secretary of State office says the lack of a large rink in the area makes it more difficult for her to train properly. The city did flood a rink at Fish Hatchery Park, and she often drives up to Grand Rapids to skate indoors. “Once I spent five and a half hours shovel­ ing a large track on Leech Lake," Standler said. “I skated for 15 minutes, and when I came back the next day. snow had blown over the track.” "In skating, it is so important to be in the best possible shape. When you’re outdoors, you have to work a lot harder.” Standler hopes to persuade the city to flood the soccer field, saying that its size would be almost ideal. There are races in the area almost every weekend during the season, so Standler often skates anywhere from Midland to Muskegon. She also has made more than a handful of trips to the Chicago area to skate. “If Len (her husband) wasn’t so supportive, I probably wouldn’t go," she said. “I do a lot of traveling, but I enjoy it.” Standler is a member of the West Michigan Skating Club, which skates together on Thurs­ day nights in Grand Rapids. She admits being disappointed by the fact that there is no Grand Master class at the national competiton. "We have the American Skating Union convention coming to Michigan this year,” she says. “I hope that we can get on the floor and raise the issue." She says that she enjoys skating because of the comaraderie and the physical exertion of the sport. Although she says she trained harder when she was younger, Standler has proved to herself that she still has a com­ petitive streak inside her. Standler says that her first love was figure skating, until one day she saw a pack of speed skaters while practicing loops and turns. She became intrigued, and tried the sport at with the support of her cousin, Dave Brochue, who is also a champion skater. The cousins became the talk of the Detroit area skating community, winning various championships in the 1950s. Elaine par­ ticipated in the Olympic trials in 1955 at St. Paul, Minn., and finished second at the na­ tionals the following year. She says she pro­ bably would have won the title, but fell in the 880 outdoor race. But she eventually met Len, married and settled in Hastings. Now that competitive itch has resurfaced, and she has shown impressive improvement. In addition to a local practice facility, she says she is also looking for a sponsor. “Skating is very expensive, when you con­ sider the traveling costs, equipment and rink fees," she said. Standler says she expects the sport to grow in popularity, but only if children are given a place to skate. “They really are the future of the sport,” she said. "If they have a chance to skate, they will learn that it’s lots of fun." Words for the Y’s ) YMCA-Kiwanis Baseball Any boy or girl who has completed first thru sixth grade are invited to participate in this years YMCA-Kiwanis summer baseball program. Those who have completed the first and se­ cond grade, will participate in the T-ball league, with games and practices held on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. Those completing the third and fourth grades will play on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings in the Pee-Wee League. To better meet the needs of the youth who have completed the 5/6th grade, the YMCA and the Hastings Youth Athletic Association have merged. Practices and games will be held on Tuesdays and Saturdays. YMCA Baseball will begin the week of May 13. The cost for the T-ball and Pee Week program is $10 ($5 for family program pass holders). $15 for the Cub league ($10 for family program pass holders). Substantial funding is furnished by the Hastings Kiwanis Club. Sponsorships are available upon request. To register players must pre-register by April 25. Players must fill out a registration form (obtained at the YMCA office) and mail it to the YMCA Office, P.O. Box 252. Hastings, MI. Registrations received after the deadline, will be charged a late fee of $5 and will be placed on a waiting list until space becomes available. Teams will consist of 9-14 players and one or more volunteer coaches. Coaches will be in contact with their players the week of May 12 to notify players of practice times and game schedules. There will be a required parents meeting on May 1 at 7 p.m. in the Hastings Jr. High Music Room. Goals and objectives and league rules will be discussed. As in previous years, all players will play at least 50% of every game, and there are no try outs. For more informatio. call the YMCA at 945-4574. Fall of 91 and Spring of 92 Outdoor Soccer The YMCA-Youth Council are now taking registrations for the fall of 91 and spring of 92 soccer season. The fall season will begin the week of Sept. 9 and end on Saturday, Oct. 12. The spring season, of 1992, will start on April 20, 1992, and end on May 16. The program is open to any boy or girl who will be in the DK or kindergarten through eighth grade next year (fall of 1991). Games will be played Saturdays and Wednesdays in the spring and on Saturdays only in the fall. Games will be played in Tyden Park, the new Fish Hatchery Park, and in Northeastems upper and lower fields. The cost of the program is $25 ($20 for those with a family program pass) and in­ cludes participation for both seasons and a team shirt. Scholarships are available by call­ ing the YMCA office. To participate all players are requintd to return the registration form no later than April 30. Those registering after the deadline will be charged a late fee of $5 and will be put on a waiting list until space becomes available. All registrations must be sent to: YMCA, P.O. Box 252, Hastings, ML For more information, please call the YM­ CA at 945-4574. High School Baseball and Softball The YMCA is taking registrations for the summer high school boys baseball and girls softball program Freshmen boys will play with the Mickey Mantel League, while sophomore and junior boys will play with the Connie Mack League. Freshman boys who are still under 15 by June 1 and want to play Pony League Baseball. High School 9/10 grade girls will be eligi­ ble to play in the softball league. The cost for the program is $20 (S15 for those with a family program pass) and is due May I. Those registerig after the deadline, will be charged a $5 late fee and put on a waiting list until space becomes available. Jr. High Pony League Baseball The YMCA is taking registrations for its 7-8th grade pony league baseball program. The registration fee of $15 ($10 for family program pass holders) must be mailed to the YMCA no later than May 1. Those register­ ing after the deadline, wili be charged at $5 late fee and put on a waiting list until space becomes available. There will be a baseball clinic held at the Hastings High School varsity baseball field at 1:30 on May 4. Players should come dressed to play baseball. Teams will be formed at this time. Anyone unable to attend this meeting should call Mr. Oom, 945-9790. before May 4. Middle School Girls Softball The YMCA is taking registrations for its 4/5/6 and its 7/8 grade girls softball program. The registration fee of $15 ($10 for family program pass holders) must be mailed to the YMCA no later than May 1. Those registrcring after the deadline, will be charged a $5 late fee and put on a waiting list until space becomes available. There will be a softball clinic held at the Hastings High School soft­ ball fields at noon on May 4. Players should come dressed to play. Teams will be formed at this time. Anyone unable to attend this meeting should call Mr. Oom. 945-9790. before May 4. Spring Soccer Those who played on a soccer team this past fall, will play on the same learn this spring. Coaches will be notifying players of practice times beginning the week of April 12. Those who would like to piny, but did not play in the fail season, should come to the YMCA office for registration. Spring season begins the week of April 22. NEWS isrote shared with a friend who’s near orfar! Subscribe Today! Call The Banner...948-8051 Get out those bowling balls, golf clubs, softball mitts, bows and arrows and running shoes; the Barry County Corporate Olympics is just around the comer. The event, which is panemed after similar events held in Battle Creek. Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids, will be Friday and Saturday. May 10 and 11. This is its first year in Barry County, and BCCO organizers hope to make it an annual event. The BCCO is open to all businesses and organizations in the county. Pennock Hospital has fielded a team in the Battle Creek Olym­ pics for the past three years, and employees thought it would be fun to have a similar event on a local level. “Most of the other Olympics stress only the fitness-oriented events,” said Sally Sorenson, Corporate Olympics Director and a staff member at Pennock. "We wanted to make ours a little different, so we have added some skill events. That way we hope to get more people involved.” There will be two divisions in the competi­ tion, based on the size of the company. Organizations with 20 or fewer employees will be placed in Division I, while those with 21 and above employees will be competing in Division II. The BCCO hopes to keep the competition fair in that respect. Entry fees are $150 for Division I and $300 for Division n and are due with registration at the BCCO office no later than April 8. The competition is limited to the first 50 teams that register. y Sorenson says that several smaller organizations may combine their employees to field a team of athletes. Teams will be awarded points for participa­ tion, with five points received for each team member (up to 10) involved, and bonus points will be given to companies for taking part in multiple events. Points also will be awarded for first through sixth places in each event, and for good sportsmanship. The team with the most overall points in each division will have the honor of holding the traveling trophy for a year, as well as a permanent plaque. Also, awards will be given for first, second and third place in each event. The BCCO will use the Olympic Games as a model, as a parade of Olympians, an open­ ing ceremony and a closing ceremony will be held. The opening ceremony, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, May 11, will feature the lighting of the “Olympic Torch.” Events scheduled include: 1. Middle Villa Coed Bowling — Men’s scores will be actual, with no averages used, while women will be actual with a “9-pin, No Tap" rule. Winners will be determined by the highest combined team pin count after each pair bowls against a competing team’s pair. Starts at 6 p.m. Friday. 2. Hastings Manufacturing Coed Softball — Team rosters are limited to 15 players per squad, with at least five females playing at all times. Games are seven innings with a time limit of one hour, 15 minutes. Play wili be single elimination. Starts Friday at 6 p.m. and continues Saturday at 10 a.m. 3. Doctor A’s Coed 3-on-3 Basketball — In­ door competition with a maximum of six players per team, plus two alternates. A minimum of one female player must be on the court at all times. Games are up to 15 baskets, with a winning margin of at least two up until 20 baskets. Single elimination tournament with a consolation round for first-round losers. Starts Friday at 6 p.m and continues Saturday at 9 a.m. 4. Flexfat) Coed Volleyball— An indoor event consisting of 12-person teams, with three females on the court at all times. Mat­ ches will consist of two games. In case of a split, the winner will be the team with the most points during the two games. Single Elimination tournament with consolation for first-round losers. Starts Friday at 6 p.m. and continues Saturday at 9 a.m. 5. Banner contest — Each team enters up to three members to make a banner for the parade at the opening ceremony and for use throughout the Olympics. All banners should contain the company logo and the BCCO logo. Teams will have one hour to complete the banner, but may have an idea sketched beforehand. Judging will be based on originality, visual appeal, durability and the theme of health and fitness. Friday 6:30-8 p.m. 6. Spirit contest — Teams perform tradi­ tional and non-traditional routines to enhance team spirit, with a time limit of two minutes. Routines will be judged on spirit, enthusiasm, crown response, uni forms-costumes. Friday 6:30 p.m. at the High School Lecture Hall. 7. Felpausch Coed 5-K Run — All par­ ticipants, men and women, will run at the same time, with scoring based on the cross­ country method of position of finish. The win­ ners in each division will be the team with the lowest cumulative place finishes in the race. Saturday 9 a.m. at the high school. 8. Hastings Orthopedic Clinic Coed Golf — Each coed pair will be assigned to a foursome with another team's pair, with competition consisting of a nine-hole scramble. Winners will be determined for the nine holes. Satur­ day 9:30 a.m. at Riverbend Golf Course. 9. Captain Lucky’s Coed nine-hole Mini Golf — Each team consists of coed pairs, with each team being assigned to a foursome prior to the eyj^|J;jTee-pff times will be at fiveminute intervals’ with the winners being the pair with the lowest combined score for the nine holes. Saturday 9:30 a.m. at Captain Lucky’s Adventureland. 10. Proline Coed Archery — Targets will be set at 20 yards, with each shooter allowed 40 arrows. Arrows will be pulled and scored after every five shots. Winners determined by the highest total team scores. Saturday 9:30 a.m at YMCA Camp Algonquin. 11. Coed Horseshoe Pitch — Each pair will throw against a pair from another team. Men toss from 40 feet, while the women will throw from 30 feet. Each participant will pitch 20 shoes. Saturday 9 a.m. at the Fish Hatchery Park. Teams and rosters will vaiy from event to event and from division to division. For fur­ ther information on signing up a team or any other specifics, call Sally Sorenson at 948-3112. Bowling Results Monday Mixers Three Ponies Tack 686-396; Clays Din­ ner Bell 66-42; Deweys Auto Body 61-47; Ferrellgas 60-48; Miller Real Estate 60-48; Hastings Bowl 596486; Andrus of Hastings 59-49; Grandmas Plus One 59-49; Lazy Girls Inc. 56-52; Pioneer Apartments 526-556; Girrbachs 4916-58'6; Music Center 49-59; Outward Appearance 49-59; Miller Carpets 486-596; Dads Postal 486-596; Cinder Drugs 45-63; Goof Offs 41-67; Michelob 40-68. Good Games - D. Pclus 182; H. Service 180; B. Peterman 140; R. Shapley 176; C. Beckwith 171; M. Garrett 177; G. Cochran 151; R. Girrbach 173; W. Main 185; L. Friend 155; D. Hooten 174; M. Moore 136; P. Pennington 154; C. Smith 145; R. Hoff­ man 125; C. Trumbull 156; S. Hutchins 174; M. Snowden 158. Good Games and Series - L. Perry 189-495; M. Matson 170-160; G. Otis 184-476; B. Hathaway 202-546; B. Jones 220-544; F. Schneider 176-182; K. Sutfin 188-461; S. VanDenburg 201-548; J. Solmes 188-488; V. Carr 168-463; M. Nystrom 192-514; J. Dykehouse 187-485. Sunday Mixed Die Hards 73-43; Alley Cats 726-436; Gutterdusters 71-45; Get Along Gang 65-51; Really Rotten Snyders 646-516; Hooter Crew 60-56; Holy Rollers 586-576; Pin Busters 586-576; Traitors 58-58; Ogdenites 58-58; We Don’t Care 546-616; Green­ backs 536-626; Wanderers 53-63; Thunder­ dogs 516-646; Chug A Lugs 51-65; Misfits 496-666; Sandbaggers 496-666; Mid­ dlelakers 426-736. Women': High Game and Series - L. Bar­ num 188-515; C. Allen 204; T. Pennington 168; B. Bchmdt 184; J. Ogden 168; R. Davis 151; L. Begerow 215; L. Jackson 165; D. Snyder 198-533: D. VanCampen 194-518; D. Kelley 190-501; B. Moody 183-522; L. Tilley 201; B. Wilson 173. Mens High Game and Series - J. Smith 181; R. Neymeiyer 185-503; R. Ogden 192-515; D. Snyder 190; R. Hughes 211- G Snyder 200-517; R. Snyder 180; B. Drayton 203-558; B. Lake 202-521; D. Welsch 195-524; W. Friend Jr. 181-522; J. Miller 201. Wednesday P.M. Friendly Home Parties 7442; Mace’s Ph. 726436; Misfits 7046; Nashville Locker 66-50; Hair Care Center 656-506; Lifestyles 646-516; Varney’s Stables 59-57; Easy Rollers 556-606; Valley Realty 48-68; ------------ 5-111. High Game and Series - L. Elliston 236-551; E. Mesecar 215-535; S. Brimmer 208438; L. Yoder 189499; N. Hummel 168475; J. Sanlnocencio 183466; P. Snyder 178476; P. Frederickson 192465; T. Soya 156427; B. Norris 154421; C. Shellenbarger 145-373; M. Reichard 144; B. Miner 157; L. Johnson 155; B. Hathaway 188; G. Otis 482. Thursday A.M. Word of Faith #2 75, Northland Opt. 726, Question Marks 72; Leftovers 67; Varneys 656; Word of Faith *1 606; Valley Realty 586; Hummers 58; Tea for Three 566; Bosleys 56; Word of Faith #3 55; G.L.O.B. 55; Slow Pokes 526; Friendly Homes 506; Kloostermans 496; Kreative Komers 48; Weltons 45. Good Games and Series - K. Lcep 255-626; C. Peters 144425; K. Richardson 135-393; B. Fisher 166427; M. Dull 168467; B. Norris 170430; J. McQueen 140400; A. Perez 182461; C. McKay 144411; E. Vanasse 198474; F. Ruthruff 201491; J. Power 163420; S. Lambert 151432; M. Steinbrecher 134-380. Good Games - C. Smith 168; D. Bolthouse 161; B. Johnson 147; L. Williams 138; M. Brimmer 172; K. Mizcr 175; K. Kesler 102; G. Scobey 157; F. Schneider 172; B. Sexton 140; P. Fisher 177; T. Joppie 179; P. Godbey 197; N. Wilson 178; C. Miles 144. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 28, 1991 — Page 13 Area churches set Holy Week services J-Ad Graphics News Service Christian Churches of all denominations in the Barry County area and around the world are observing Holy Week. Here are some of the services being offered this week by area churches: Community Good Friday Service The "Seven Last Words,” will be the focus of this year’s Community Good Friday Ser­ vice, which will be held at the First Presbyterian Church from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Friday March 29. The church is located at 231 S. Broadway in Hastings. Worshipers of all denominations may come and go at anytime during the two-hour com­ memoration of Jesus’s death on the cross. Area pastors will give seven brief messages. They are: Pastor Lynn Wagner, Middleville United Methodist Church, whose topic will be "Father, forgive them;’’ Pastor Robert Mayo, Hope United Methodist Church, "Today you will be with me in Paradise;” Pastor Philip Brown, First United Methodist Church, "Woman, behold your son! Behold your mother!” Pastor Michael Anton, Grace Lutheran Church, “My God, why hast thou forsaken me?” Pastor Philip Colburn, Seventh-Day Adventist Church, "I thirst;” Pastor Daniel Graybill, Free Methodist Church, “It is finished," and Pastor Len Davis, Grace Wesleyan Church, “Into Thy hands I commit my spirit.” Hymns and special music will be a part of the service and a freewill offering will be received. The service is sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association and will be broadcast over WBCH. St. Paul Lutheran Church The congregation of St. Paul Lutheran Church, of 8436 Kraft Ave. in Caledonia, will observe Holy Week with a Good Friday ser­ vice at 7:30 p.m., Easter Sunrise at 7 a.m. Sunday, followed by an Easter Breakfast, an Easter film at 9:45 and a late service at 11 a.m. Holy Family Catholic Church Holy Family will celebrate Holy Thursday, March 28 with a Paschal, or Passover, Potluck at 6:30 p.m. followed by the Mass of the Lord’s Supper fit 7:30 p.m. On Friday, March 29, the church will con­ duct the Liturgy of Good Friday at 1:15 P.m. and the Way of the Cross at 7 p.m. On Holy Saturday, March 30, there will be an 8 p.m. Easter Vigil with the Baptism of Catecheumens. On Sunday, March 31, the Church will celebrate Easter Masses of the Resurrection at 9 and 11 a.m. Peace Reformed Church On Thursday, March 27, Peace Reformed Church of 6950 Cherry Valley Road in Mid­ dleville, will hold a Tenenbrae Service and special communion at 7 p.m.. Easter Sunday, the church will hold a Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m. and special ser­ vices at The Caledonia School Auditorium at 9 and 11 a.m. Hope Church oC the Brethren AR professing Christians are welcome to at­ tend the 7:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday Love Feast at the Hope Church of the Brethren, located at 14275 92nd Street S.E. in Freeport. This March 28th celebration of the Last Supper of Christ and His disciples will include a foot washing service. Those who have never participated in a foot washing may only wish to observe; but full participation is welcome. The Church will join the Freeport United Methodist Church for participation in the Freeport Community Good Friday Service hosted by the Freeport United Brethren Church, Friday, March 29 at 7 p.m. The Easter Sunrise Service will begin at 7 a.m. March 31. Following the service there will be an Easter breakfast at 8 a.m.. Church School at 9 a.m. and Easter Worship at 10 a.m. Cascade Christian Church George and Robert Kraft from Hope Col­ lege will provide a musical program for the Ecumenical Lenten Breakfast which will be held at the Thomapple Community Church at 3260 Thomapple River Drive SE at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday March 27. Thursday, March 28, the church will hold a Maundy Thursday Soup Kettle Supper and communion service featuring special music by the Sanctuary Choir and Friendship Special Education Class. Friday, March 29. the church wili par­ ticipate in the Community Good Friday Ser­ vice, held at Forest Hills Presbyterian Church at 7495 Cascade Road SE from noon until 2 p.m. Sunday, March 31, the church will join Ada Community Reformed Church at 7152 Brad­ field SE for a Sunrise Service. Cascade will hold Easter services at 8:15 and 10:15 a.m. with Sunday School with special Easter workshops for children’s classes at 9:15 and 10:45 a.m. Faith Bible Church of Lake Odessa Everyone is invited to attend Faith Bible Church’s annual Good Friday Service at 1 p.m. Friday, March 29. Pastor Dick Sessnick will speak during the 45-rnnute service, designed to draw atention to the sacrifice Jesus made on the Cross. Music will be provided by students of Faith Christian School, with Mike Lewis and Jen­ nifer Hurless playing a piano duet, hymns from the choir and handbell choir. Faith Bible Church is located at 7455 N. Woodland Road in Lake Odessa. First Congreagational Church The Vermontville First Congregational Church, located at 110 S. Main Street in Ver­ montville, will hold Holy Week services star­ ting on Maundy Thursday and culminating with Easter Sunday worship on March 31. Thursday, March 28, the Maundy Thursday service will be held at 7:30 p.m. It will in­ clude a brief meditation by the Rev. Sally Nolen, Holy Communion and the Office of Tenebrae or extinguishing of lights depicting the darkness of the world at the time of the crucifixtion. The United Methodist Churches will join the Congregational church for Good Friday observation at 1 p.m. March 29. Nolan and the Rev. Richard Young will lead a reflection on the seven last words of Christ. Easter Sunday will be celebrated at the Con­ gregational Church at 11 a.m. Pleasant Valley United Brethern Church Easter Sunrise Service will be held at 6:30 a.m. at The Pleasant Valley United Brethern Church, located on M-50. The service will be followed by a breakfast at 7:15 a.m. The public is invited to attend. Faith United Methodist Church Good Friday activities at Faith United Methodist Church in Delton will begin when the congregation takes part in a re-enactment of the Jewish Passover Feast that Jesus shared with His disciples. The 5:45 p.m. Seder Meal will be held in the church’s fellowship hall, followed by a presentation of “The Last Sup­ per” drama at 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. (See seperate story on the drama elsewhere in this issue). On Easter Sunday, the church's Senior Youth Group will conduct a Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m.. followed by a breakfast prepared by the United Methodist Men. At the 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services, the Rev. William A. Hertel will be preaching on the theme "Will Daylight Come?” The church’s adult choir will also sing at both services. The church is located on M-43. Hastings First Presbyterian Church The church will observe Maundy Thursday, March 28, with a communion service and the Ancient Order of Tenebrae at 7:30 p.m. From 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., the church will host the Community Good Friday Service. Hastings First United Methodist Church The church, located al the comer of Green and Church streets, will hold a Maundy Thursday and Sedar Meal and Communion at 6:30 p.m. and will participate in the Com­ munity Good Friday Service from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. Cedar Creek Bible Church “Good News for Bad Men,” will be the topic of Cedar Creek’s Good Friday commu­ nion service, March 29 at 7 p.m. On Easter Sunday, March 31, the church will conduct a Sunrise Service at 8:30 a.m., followed by a “French Toast” Breakfast at 9 a.m. The film, "Beyond a Doubt," will be shown at 10 a.m., followed by a Resurrection Celebration at 11 a.m. At 6 p.m. the choir will perform "The Boy Who Believed” Contata. The church is located at 9213 Cedar Creek Road in Delton. First Baptist Church Dr. David Kennedy will speak at the First Baptist Church of Delton as the First Baptist Church of Hastings joins them for a Good Fri­ day service at 7:30 p.m., March 29. Give the gift of... LOCAL NEWS Give a subscription to The Hastings Banner Awards of Distinction were handed out recently at Northeastern Elemen­ tary School (photo above, from left, front row) Josh Orman, Brian Loftus, Travis Robinson, Kehiah Turnes, Nicolas DeCamp, (second row, from left) Corey Armstrong, Nathan McKelvey. Adam Riel, Chris Mann, Elizabeth Thomas, (third row) Mark Arens, Zac Leary, Matt Bradley, Heather Hoffman, Matt SchnacKenberg and Lori Eberhart. Pictured at right are Erin Fish (left) and Beth Wilkins. Missing from the photos Brooke Rizor. According tc a survey conducted by Arrow Group Industries, most Americans son their refuse into recscbble and non-recyclable material for collection. Recycling is also a family affair. Men and women equally share the’ task in the home, but the survey did reveal slight differences in male/female roles. Children also do their part to help preserve the environment. RECYCLING BOOM 65 Y ’ Home recycling booms despite inconvenience Do you separate green glass from brown glass? Sort aluminum cans from plastic con­ tainers? Bundle newspapers? If so, you’re in good company. According to a recent survey, most Americans are pitching in to help their com­ munities from being buried under mountains of trash created by our “throwaway” society. Current recycling trends were revealed in the Arrow Group Industries Home Recycling Study, a nationwide telephone survey of 1,000 households sponsored by Arrow, the leader in outdoor storage products, and con­ ducted by Bruskin Associates Market Research. The survey verified that our society, which has long thrived on convenience, is committed to improving the environment — even if it means enduring some inconvenience. Of the households surveyed, 65 percent .currently sort their refuse into recyclable and non-recyclable material for collection, despite the fact that they generally believe it to be an inconvenient chore. Of this group, only one-third recyle because they are required to do so by their municipal government. The majority indicated they recycle out of concern for the environment. The task of recycling appears to be shared equally by men and women in the home. Does this mean that “taking out the garbage" is no longer’s a man’s job? Maybe, but the survey did reveal slight differences in male/female roles regarding recycling. For example, the survey revealed that more women (55 percent) than men (45 percent) sort and organize the home's recyclables. Yet, when it comes to bringing the home’s recyclables to the collection area, more men (56 percent) compared to women (44 percent) perform this task. Parents are also encouraging children to do their part to help out Mother Earth. Of the households surveyed, one of four reported that the children are involved in sorting and organizing the home’s recyclables. According to the survey, recyclables are most commonly stored in the garage, a storage center or shed. “Wc were pleased to see that the survey confirmed our prediction that many people prefer to use outdoor storage to hold recyclable materials until collection day, in­ stead of taking up living space in the home,” said Jay Hoh, vice president of marketing at Arrow. "As more municipalities call upon their citizens to step up their recycling efforts, we believe outdoor storage will provide con­ sumers with an easier, more efficient means of performing the task, thereby encouraging optimum participation in every community,” said Hoh. Based in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, Ar­ row Group Industries spearheaded the do-ityourself kit storage buildings business more than 28 years ago. Today, the Arrow line in­ cludes a family of compact storage units and recycling centers, and more than 25 different galvanized steel buildings. Your Hometown Newspaper — Call 948-8051 Bowling Results Thursday Twisters Andrus Chevrolet 73-43; Century 21-Czinder 70-46; Tom’s Market 69-47; B.D.S. Inc. 66^-49%; Geukes Market 56-60; Hastings Bowl 54-62; Hastings Mutual 52V4-63H; Bowman Refrigeration 48-68; Shamrock Tavern 46-70; Ray James Elec­ tromechanical 45-71. High Game - B. Moody 182; L. Colvin 167; B. Quada 182; K. Hooten 185; M. Eaton 189; S. Keeler 173; P. Guy 198; B. Roush 169; S. Neymeiyer 179; S. Sanborn 167; L. Barnum 201; L. Myers 192; A. Czinder 177; D. Oliver 167; S. Bachelder 153; D. Staines 159; M. Smith 152; K Sutfin 190; N. Taylor 165; P. Arends 163; D. Greenfield 170; C. Hurless 157; J. Gasper 192; D. Brandie 165; M. Patten 158; S. Smith 180; V. Butler 170; K. Paul 161. High Game and Series - B. Quada 202-550; B. Moodv 182-537; S. Keeler 173460; P. Guy 179-481; S. Sanborn 167469; L. Bamum 201-541; L. Myers 192463; D. Oliver 167472; N. Taylor 165466; M. Brew 169457; M. Patten 161466; P. Wright 167450; K. Hooten 185460; T. Christian 179489; L. Colvin 165464; P. Guy 198477; K. Paul 161456; K. Sutfin 185462; N. Taylor 165460. Thursday Angels Stefanos 7894-2996; McDonalds 7141; Clays 6844; Enforce Ware 581649'6; Brown Jug 5196-52VS; Barry Co. Real Estate 51-61; Hastings Mutual 49'6-6216. Good Games and Series - T. Evans 170; L. Horton 139; D. Brooks 188; M. Ingram 146; B. Ranguette 191; R. Haight 177; N. McDonald 175; D. Snyder 178-516; C. Burpee 146; C. Williams 160; D. Myers 157; C. Moore 154458; L. Apsey 224-527; B. Cuddahee 171. Students win Awards of Distinction Do you recycle? Pleasantview kids mark St. Pat’s Day Pleasantview School developmental kindergarteners in Cindy Nubel’s class celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with stories, games and dressing as leprechauns in shamrock hats and "beards." Students enjoyed tasting green food such as grapes, cucumbers and finger jello. Shown here are (front, from left) Terrence Cheeseman, Stacy Cook, (second row, from left) Michael Fox, Denielle Squires, (back row, from left) Codey Wise, Christopher Mix, Eric Davis, Jason Babcock, Dossie Strickland, Lynsay Dunn, Breanne Humphreys, Shara Cook and Amon Smith. Tuesday Mixed Formula Realty 29-15; Marsh’s Refrigera­ tion 27 1/2-16 1/2; Thomapple Valley Equip­ ment 27-17; Lewis Realty 26-18; Consumers Concrete 22 1/2-211/2;Admiral21-23;Finishing Touch 20-24; Middle Lakers 17-27; Mill­ er's Carpet 75-27; J&M 13-31. Mens High Games and Series N. Nelson 189-485; Ryan Eaton 220-578; Rick Eaton 196; S. Smith 197; K. Chandler 198; P. Anderson 186-520; B. Slovinski 189-519; S. Lillie 199497; R. Fay 177-459; B Lake 210; D. Endres 560. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Don’t smoke aid save: •$10,000 by <» 21 •$50,000 by act B Words to the “Ys” YMCA Youth Council ?\dult Floor Hockey ' W-L-T Team Avengers................................................... 5-2-0 Hackers..................................................... 4-2-0 Renegades................................................. 3-2-1 Destroyers.................................................2-4-0 leers............................................................1-5-1 Results Renegades 12 vs. leers 3; Avengers 11 vs. Hackers 8; Destroyers 11 vs. leers 9; Avengers 8 vs. Renegades 6. •$100,000 by k< 39 •$250,000 by «t 49 •$500,000 by «t 5/ •$1000,000 by <t 65 t_ AMERICAN LUNG |7 ASSOCIATION Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 16,1991, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall, Council Chambers, Hastings, Michigan. Said meeting Is to consider the application of Americable International Michigan Inc. for a variance to place a community antenna television system on E. Woodlawn Avenue on property legally described as: Commencing at the East 'A post Section 8-3-8, West 6 rods for beginning, South 20 rods, West 10 rods, North 20 rods. East 10 rods to beginning, and com­ mencing at the East ’A post Section 8-3-8, West 6 rods, South 20 rods, East 6 rods, North 20 rods to beginning.Said variance is contrary to Section 3.35 of the Zoning Ordinance. Minutes of said meeting will be available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 102 S Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. Sharon Vickery City Clerk �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 28. 1991 Bunny season is year-round for area rabbit ranchers Rabbits may be associated with Easter, but for an area family they are part of daily life. A half-million rabbits have been raised on Norm and Diana Langshaw's farm, south of Hickory Corners, since 1966. The bunny became associated with Easter because it is symbolic of the moon in Egyptian legend and the full moon deter­ mines the date of Easter, Diana has learned. The date of Easter is always the first Sunday following the first full moon after March 21, she said. That's why Easter is celebrated in March during some years and in April during others. Despite the relationship of Easter and bunnies, don't give a child a rabbit for Easter, she advises. Diana Langshaw checks over one of the newest bunnies, born on the family rabbit ranch south of Hickory Corners. It's not just the handling, that can harm a bunny, Diana said. It's the entire spectrum of changing the bunny's food, water and en­ vironment that may prove too stressful to the baby animal. "Because they are tiny and cute, they are often over-handled and that adds more stress," she said. "They do not have high re­ sistances to stress." Bunnies purchased for gifts are usually purchased too small because they are the cutest. "Like any other baby, the tinier, the more stress they are under. "It's sad (that they are sold at a small size), but some breeders do it," Diana said. Discussing environmental changes, keep­ ing a rabbit indoors when it is used to living outdoors can be a drastic difference to the animal because it might be about twice as hot indoors as out, she said. In the proper setting and when rabbits are the proper size, they can be enjoyed by all ages," she said referring to 4-Hers who have brightened the day for local senior citizens by taking rabbits to a nursing home for a visit. Carrots can be fed to rabbits, but only about a chunk a week, Diana said. But be wary of cabbage and lettuce. They should not be part of rabbits' diets because they can cause gastric disturbances that can be fatal. People who have a sincere interest in rais­ ing rabbits, can contact the Cooperative Extension Service for helpful information, she said. And new rabbit owners should make sure they have the proper equipment, which includes wire cages, food and water. It is possible to house break a bunny, she noted. They can be trained to use a litter box, like a cat. One nice thing about rabbits, is that peo­ ple who don't have much space can still raise them, she said. That factor makes rab­ bits an ideal 4-H project for young people who don’t live on a farm or have a lot of land, said Diana, who is a 4-H leader in Barry County. In the late 1950s she had 4-H rabbit projects of her own, but not on a large scale. When she and her husband started and ex­ panded their rabbit business, they were start­ ing their own family at the same time so it became a family based operation with the help of their children. The kids became ac­ tive in 4-H rabbit projects, the Michigan State Rabbit Breeders Association and vari­ ous rabbit specialty clubs. At the peak of their business, which was once the largest in the United States, they had more than 20,000 rabbits at one time. Five employees plus family members were involved in the work. The Langshaws still have the largest rab­ bit business in Michigan, although Norm hasn't worked full time with the family en­ terprise since three years ago when he ac­ cepted a job off the’farm. They live on 158 acres, but the rabbit enterprise only takes up LANGSHAW FARMS 14625 East C Ave. Augusta, Ml 49012 Ph: (616) 731-4259 Langshaw Farms Is the largest rabbit farm In Michigan. 1 acre or less of space. "Like most other farming operations, you work more than 12 hours a day and have chores seven days a week," Diana said. "Sunday was a day when there was no hired help so the family took care of things and it was not a business day unless rabbits had to be loaded for a delivery out of the area on Monday. Many meat deliveries were loaded for Canadian deliveries on Sunday. "During winter months both of us could not be gone long time spans," she said. "Does were kept in production year around so kindling (having young) had to be watched as young are born naked (without white fluffy fur) and all water lines were heated. Cold weather usually stimulated problems with water lines." The Langshaws really have enjoyed their years of rabbit raising, though. "The rabbit business is a real challenge. Rabbits do multiply, but are not as prolific as thought, especially during the colder months. Very hot weather also is a prob­ lem." Some of the joys of being rabbit ranchers are working with children and breeders, she said. The size of a rabbit has its advantages. "They are easier to control and I could take charge when Norm was away...Cattle are much larger in size and pulling a calf is much harder work than helping a doe (rabbit) have a litter." Being the largest rabbit raisers, and conse­ quently a showcase, brings its drawbacks, though. "We had visitors at all hours of the day and night and many did not notify us they were coming. You really never have much privacy." Some of the frustrations involved in GET YOUR COPIES of Hastings Banner at any of these area locations In Hastings — Bosley Pharmacy C & B Discount Cappon Oil City Food and Beverage Country Pantry D.J. Electric Drake’s Market Plus Eberhard’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Jacobs Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R & J’s Riverview Grocery Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery C.J. Take Out Doug’s Market Todd’s Grocery Hook’s Drugs Kloosterman’s Coop being in the rabbit business is that very little research is available about them "so vets are not familiar with problems," Diana said. "It can take months to identify a problem." That lead tc the Langshaws rolling up their sleeves and doing their own trial work in the areas of nutrition, disease and genetics to help better the industry. Rabbit feed also is not a top priority at feed mills, she reports. Consequently, "there has been a lot of nutritional inconsistency which affects other areas of management and production. And at first it was difficult to sell finan­ cial institutions on the viability of the rab­ bit industry, making it difficult to acquire loans, she said. "We did prove to the financial institutions that it was a viable industry and it could be done." Since rabbits are "looked upon as pets" and the Easter bunny syndrome prevails, promoting rabbit as a nutritional source of meat has not made much headway and has hurt the industry, Diana said. Rabbit meat has more protein and fewer calories and fat than chicken and other kinds of meat, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture statistics. Rabbit is a white, fine-grained, mild, deli­ cately flavored and highly nutririous meat, rabbit breeders say. "The (rabbit) associations promote the pet and fancy aspects of the industry, but are do­ ing little to promote Lie rest of the industry. A breeder can't do all the work." She also mentioned that since rabbit farms are government inspected that aspect can create problems because "the barn is expected to be cleaner than a home people live in." A controlled climate rabbit farm would be the ideal set-up, she notes, but with Michigan's weather it would be almost im­ possible as far as being affordable. The advantages of the business far out­ weigh the frustrations. "We enjoy being out-of-doors. We get more exercise and are healthy," Diana said. Working for themselves as independent business people has always been another plus. There's no need to worry about controlling rowdy animal sounds, either. "Rabbits don't make noise very often un­ less they get scared or are terrorized, then they might squeal," she said. Michigan's rabbit industry has grown sig­ nificantly in recent years. In 1987, S30.2 million dollars have been invested in the state's industry, according data provided by the Michigan State Rabbit Breeders Association. In the national group, increased member­ ship also shows the heightened interest in rabbits. Adult membership climbed from under 10,000 in the 1970s to 23,791 in the late 1980s. 4-H rabbit enrollment in the state jumped from 4,030 in 1977 to 6,412 in 1989 and nationally from 77,102 to 91.176 during those same years. In Lake Odessa — In Middleville — Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Middle Mart Professional Pharmacy Village Grocery Sinke’s Service In Nashville — Charlie’s Southend K & M Meats Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl’s Market Thornapple Lk. Gen. Store In Delton— Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Cappon’s Quick Mart Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market Cappon’s Quick Stop In Freeport— L & J’s Our Village General Store In Dowling— Dan’s Grocery Dowling Corner Store Gun Lake— fwrfet Somebody MlyM! Joe’s Grocery Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart Others — Sav-Way Mini Mart, Vermontville Banfield General Store Quick Stop Food, Battle Creek Country Store - Bellevue Woodland Centre - Woodland FRIENDS DON'T LET FRIENDS DRIVE DRDNK �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 28, 1991 — Page 15 Hastings teens attend second Young Women’s Ser.nnar Deb Shriber and Jackie Robbins chose Avon lipstick from the samples brought in by Lyne Mesecar. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Christmas is a distant memory and summer vacation is still a far-off drcam. What better way to beat the March doldrums than to set aside a day to pamper yourself? That’s exactly what young women from the classes of Connie Hindenach, Pat Smith and Sue Ross at Hastings High School die Wednesday. They attended the second annual Younj Women’s Seminar, where they heard motiva tional speakers and were treated to a lun­ cheon, fashion show and complementary make-overs. The event was organized for the students by their teachers. “March is Women’s Month and we did thi: to give the girls a boost,” said Smith. “They get out of school for a day and it’s a day jus for them, something to make them feel gooc about themselves.” In the morning the young women listened U motivational speeches given by area women including Jodie VerPorter, from Barry In termediate School District, who spoke abou self-esteem; Pat Lynn, from Barry County Juvenile Court, who talked about healthy ways of dealing with conflict and negative feelings; and teacher Connie Hindenach, who presented a film and discussion on teen sexuality. During lunch. Smith and several of the young ladies put on a fashion show featuring fashions from The Sea Shanty of the Yanbkee Springs area. After lunch the representatives from the Razors Edge treated some of the girls to free hair and nail care. Melinda Wall from Mary Kay Cosmetics provided free make-overs and makeup demonstrations. Cheryl Rathbum gave a home interiors demonstration, Janet Miller demonstrated Tupprware and Lyne Mesecar demonstrated Avon products. The girls received free gifts and a special gift bag from area merchants. The seminar was provided at no cost to the girls because of the efforts of their teachers, the women who donated their time and talents for presentations and demonstrations, local food centers that provided lunch, a donation from the school system, and Grace Lutheran Church.m which donated use of its facilities. While Hindenach, Ross and Smith did most of the organizing, they tried to involve the girls as much as possible, gening their opi­ nions on what they would like to do and hav­ ing them introduce the speakers and par­ ticipate in the fashion show. "We’d like to see this grow,” said Smith. "I think this (seminar) would benefit all the girls in the school.” Kari Reed shows some a little concern as Sue Brighton from Razor’s Edge trims her hair. Janet Miller gives a Tupperware demonstration. Sande Dunn, from the Razors Edge does Rhonda Zalewski's nails. County commissioners grant re-zoning requests Mary Kay Cosmetics consultant Melinda Wall shows Angie Dawe a new technique for applying eye shadow. Senior Charity Drive nets more than $3,000 by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Hastings High School’s annual Senior Charity Drive brought in a total of 53,472.13 for the area’s homeless and hungry. “We really appreciate the time and effort the community’s gave us,” said high school teacher Judy Way, who with fellow govern­ ment teacher Larry Christopher organized the event. "We also appreciate what the effort the kids put into it," she said. “They did a great job." Ten percent of the proceeds will go to Habitat for Humanity, which builds low-cost housing in the area for needy families. The re­ mainder will go to Love Inc. of Barry County. "I recently spoke at a National Love Inc. Conference in Chicago, attended by 55 active chapters," said the Rev. Steve Reid, director of Barry County Love Inc.. “As far as we can tell, Hastings is the only high school in the world doing this.” The men’s and women’s student-faculty basketball games brought in more than $40, the slarn-dunk contest and three-point shootout earned $98 and the raffle of mer­ chandise donated by local businesses netted $950 for the cause. The rest of the money was raised through bottle drives, walk-athons. rock-a-thons and a variety of other fund-raising activities. During the Christmas season, the seniors raised $3,700 to buy Christmas baskets for 19 needy area families. Since it began in 1985, the Senior Charity Drive has raised more than $45,000 for the homeless and hungry. The freshman, sophomore, junior and senior fourth-hour classes earning the most money for the drive won a pizza party. The winners were teachers Kurt Shoafs seniors, Jim Oliver’s juniors. Bruce McDowell’s sophmores and Marsha Freridge’s freshmen. Advertise Garage Sales in the Banner! Despite opposition from the property owner, the Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday agreed with a rec­ ommendation of the County Planning Commission and approved re-zoning a chunk of land from commercial to agriculture/rural residential. Commissioners noted that the trend for the area is residential. The property, owned by Thomas and Jeff Slunick, is located on Marsh Road, at the corner of Keller Road, in Orangeville Township. That particular parcel of property had been partially zoned commercial and the rest overlapped into agriculture/rural residen­ tial (AR). As a result, the commercial por­ tion wasn’t large enough to allow a com­ mercial building to be erected. Although it is not currently being used for commercial purposes, Thomas Slunick said it was purchased with that intent. The Planning Commission had recently debated whether to leave the parcel as it was zoned, change the entire plot to commercial or re-zone all of it to AR. John Gates, director of the county Pla?ning and Zoning Department, told the County Board that an error regarding the zoning of that property had occurred, but that it was not known who made it or when it happened. It also was the unofficial opinion of the Orangeville Township Board, at its February meeting, that the property should remain commercial. Several letters opposing the commercial zoning were received by Gates and the Plan.Jng Commission from neigh­ bors. Thomas Slunick told the County Board that he thought the Planning Commission had disregarded the fact that property directly across from Keller Road was commercial. He also said he believes the Planning Commission voted to zone the property en­ tirely AR "to possibly circumvent a class action suit against Barry County in their movement to re-define C-2, commercial zoning, which eliminates over half of the right-by-use building options. Gates told the County Board that Slunicks didn't want the property for personal use but are interested in selling the land. Commissioners voted 6 to J in favor of the re-zoning to AR, with Commissioner Robert Wenger opposing the change. Two other zoning changes were approved by commissioners. They agreed to re-zone a parcel owned by William Maybee in Barry Township from R-3, which allows a mobile home park, to AR. Maybee had requested the change be­ cause he wants to have a horse training and boarding business. The board also agreed to allow a zoning change for Don Shipley who wants to divide a 17 acre parcel in Section 28 of Assyria Township into four lake front lots. In other business, the board: •Learned that proposed state cuts for medi­ cal care facilities probably won't adversely impact Thornapple Manor, which, because of its efficiency, has the lowest per day cost in the state. State cutbacks would slash the current S78.07 per da? rate to $54.25. Thomapple Manor’s cost is S51. •Listened to Jim Smith of Woodland dis­ cuss opposition to the proposed Collier and Mud Creek Inter-county Drain project. Chairman Ted McKelvey told him that the County Board opposes the project, too, and has voiced support of Woodland Township’s efforts against it •Heard Attorney James White say that he hopes the interest rate on the county's delin­ quent tax notes this year will be in the 8 percent range. Last year's interest rate was 9.1 percent. The county each year borrows money for the amount of property taxes that have not been paid so governmental units and schools can receive their funding in a timely manner. When the taxes are paid by property owners, the tax notes are repaid. He expects this year's delinquent taxes to amount to about S4,167,000 as compared to last year’s S3.659.000. However, after the April and March collections, the county will probably only have to borrow $3.4 million to S3 5 million, he anticipates. The county saved S9.000 by pre-paying on 1988 notes, he said. •Reappointed Elsie Furrow of Hastings to a three-year term on the County Transit Board. •Approved spending S9,879.58 to finish the last portion of roof maintenance at the County Sheriffs Department. Extra Copies of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 28, 1991 Attacker sent to prison in assault J-Ad Graphics News Service A man arrested for attacking a Middleville woman and hurting a child during the assault was sentenced last Thursday to serve up to four years in prison. Judge Richard M. Shuster handed down the maximum 32-to 48-monih sentence last week for Oliver L. Thompson, 46, of Grand Rapids. Thompson also was ordered to pay $2,300 in restitution. Middleville Police arrested Thompson fol­ lowing the January incident. Police alleged he assaulted the woman with a bottle and a shovel and accidentally injured a 5-year-old child during the attack. ' Thompson was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, a felony, a cruelty to children, a misdemeanor. But he pleaded guilty in February to the assault charge in exchange for the dismissal of the lesser of­ fense. In other court business: •A convicted cocaine seller sentenced in 1988 to up to 20 years in prison has lost an appeal attempt to have his sentence reduced. Former Nashville resident Joseph H. Gorodenski, 32, was sentenced in August 1988 to the maximum term of 13 to 20 years in prison after selling 5.7 grams of cocaine to an undercover Stale Police officer. Gorodenski pleaded guilty in July 1988 to two counts of delivery of cocaine in exchange for the dismissal of other charges. Saying a stiff sentence would discourage others from selling drugs, Judge Shuster handed down the maximum sentence in 1988. But the Michigan Court of Appeals over­ turned the sentence and ordered a new sen­ tence in the case. But on March 14, Judge Shuster imposed the same sentence, which exceeded the 1988 state sentencing guideline that called for an 18-to 36-month sentence for the crime. Shuster, however, said the guidelines were inappropriate because Gorodenski had two previous felony and two earlier misdemeanor convictions, including convictions for at­ tempted burglary and possession of mari­ juana. Gorodenski received credit for 982 days served in prison. Court News •A second suspect in the September 1990 burglary of a Prairieville Township home has been sentenced to prison. Kerri J. Simmet, 28, of Galesburg, was sentenced March 14 to serve three to 15 years in prison. She received credit for 155 days spent in the Barry County Jail awaiting the outcome of her case. Her co-defendant, 29-year-old Eric P. Jiran, also of Galesburg, was sentenced to five to 15 years in prison in connection with the burglary. The pair were arrested by Barry County Sheriffs deputies in connection with the bur­ glary in the 10500 block of Hyland Drive. Simmet originally was charged with break­ ing and entering an occupied home, but in February she pleaded guilty to the lesser of­ fense of breaking and entering an unoccupied building.. Simmet's prison sentence will run concur­ rently with a sentence she now is serving for an offense committed in Calhoun County. •An Orangeville man arrested for drug pos­ session and fleeing police has been sentenced to serve up to two years in prison. Chris E. Shue, 27, received the maximum term of 16-to 24-months in prison when he was sentenced March 14 by Judge Shuster. Shue, of 7272 Lindsey Road, was arrested in May 1990 by Michigan State Police fol­ lowing a car chase in Orangeville Township. Police allege Shue refused to stop when sig­ nalled to pull over by a state trooper. Earlier, Shue was convicted of fleeing and eluding police in 1986, and was charged as a second offender in the May 1990 incident. Following his arrest for fleeing and elud­ ing, authorities found Shue to be possessing methamphetamine and arrested him for that as well. In January, Shue pleaded guilty to posses­ sion of methamphetamine, a form of "speed" CLASSIFIEDS .The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 Help Wanted Thank Yon Fann ASSEMBLY WORKERS Earn excellent income for light assembly work 504-646-1700 Dept P2124.______________ CARD OF THANKS Tlie family of Frank Jr. Gillons, wishes to express our sincere thanks to all who sent flowers, memorial contribu­ tions, gifts of money, cards & food. Special thanks to Dr. Weatherhead and staff. Pastor Davis and Hospice for their loving care and support Thanks to David Wren for his help in our time of need. Special thanks to Pastor Davis for his memorable service. Thanks to the Grace Wesleyan Congregation for the luncheon and prayers. All made a difficult time a little easier. Marie Gillons Sue & Eric Gannaway Greg & Maureen Gillons Steve & Lou Gillons __________ and grandchildren FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chan­ nel Catfish, Perch, and Fathead Minnows. LAGGIS’ FISH FARM, INC., 08988 35th St., Gobles, MI 49055, Ph. (616)628-2056 days (616)624-6215 evenings. ’ ATTENTION: Do you need extra income? Are you available 4-5 nights a week? 10 -12 part time openings in the following areas: Hastings, Athens, Gales­ burg, Olivet, Union City, Arlington & Battle Creek. $125.00/week for 20-25 hours. Call 968-1166 between 9-5 for interviews.________ DENTAL HYGIENIST wanted in quality patient care office. 3-4 days/wk. S16.00/hr. Please reply to ad #527, C/o the Hastings Reminder, P.O. Box 188, Hastings, Ml 49058. GIRLS WANTED from Michi­ gan, between the ages of 9-19 to compete in this year’s Miss Pre­ Teen, Junior Teen and Teen 1991 Lansing Pageants. Over S15,000 in prizes and scholar­ ships including an all expense paid trip to Nationals in Orlando, Florida. Call for more informa­ tion. 1-800-345-2330 ExLC919. HELP NEEDED: Sl,380/mo. with long term security and profit sharing. Our corporation has doubled in size and wc need 20 - 22 full time people. Please call 968-1165 between 9-5 for interview if interested in full time employment__________ HELP WANTED Responsible, neat appearing driver for bank currier route. Excellent driving record required. Approximately 25 hours a week. Apply at personnel office. Hastings City Bank, 150 W. Court Street Hast­ ings, Mi. 49058. EOE. HELP WANTED Responsible, neat appearing driver for bank courier route. Excellent driving record required. Approximately 25 hours a week. Apply at personnel office. Hastings City Bank, 150 W. Court Street Hast­ ings, Mi, 49058. EOE. HYGIENIST NEEDED: for friendly busy general dentist office, part or full time available, competitive employment pack­ age. Send resume to Ad #529, c/o The Hastings Banner, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058. UTILITY COMPANY JOBS, starts S7.80/hj., jour area. Men and women needed. No experi­ ence necessary. For information, call 1-900-446-4744, ext 4317, 6a.m.-8p.m. 7 days, S 12,95 fee. VOLUNTEER COORDINA­ TOR needed part-time. Flexible hours, must have excellent communication skills. The abili­ ty to recruit train, and schedule volunteers. Motovation to work with an inter-disciplinary team who provides care to terminally ill palicnls/familics. Call Barry Community Hospice 948-8452. E.O.E. In Memoriam IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of Duane While, who passed away 17 years ago, March 30, 1974. Sadly missed and never forgotten by ________________ His family IMPROVED OPEN polli­ nated seed. Corn $27.00 bushel, high protein silage & grain. Call 419-657-6727 Wapakoneta, Ohio.________ Community Notices MEETING OF CONCERNED citizens in opposition to the Collier-Mud Creek Intercounty Drain Improvement Project 7:00pm, Tuesday, April 2, Woodland Fire Barn. Wanted WANTED: OLD BARNS AND HOUSES to tear down. Call 795-2296. WANTED TO RENT lake cottage for the week of July 4. Business Services Call 945-3404. _i__ ________________ COOK’S CARPET CLEAN­ Pets ING Is Jump starting spring with fresh dean carpets and FREE 6 WEEK OLD UPHOLSTERY. Call now and PUPPIES “wormed”, mother take advantage of our VALUE registered yellow lab, 948-4038. PACKED OFFERING. Call Real Estate 795-9337._________________ FACSIMILE SERVICE: Send ALGONQUIN LAKE 62’ lake or receive your Fax Transmis-’ frontage by 246 deep, 2 sions. Formore information call: bedrooms, 2 baths, 15’ white Midwest Communications brick fireplace. Family room 616-948-9633. Ask for Sue or with walk-out basement 2 car Rosie. garage with heated work shop. S125,ono. 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In ex­ change, the more serious fleeing and eluding charge was dismissed, together with other charges for driving with an improper license plate and driving without a valid driver's li­ cense. The identical sentences for drug possession and fleeing police will run concurrently with each other. •A Barry County Jail inmate, now serving a sentence for auto theft, was sentenced last Thursday to serve another year in jail for re­ ceiving stolen property Timothy J. Lawcock, 18, formerly of Del­ ton, also was ordered to pay $1,000 in court costs and fines and S 1,200 in restitution. He was placed on probation for 30 months. Judge Shuster said Lawcock may be sent to the Michigan Special Alternative Incarcera­ tion program, popularly known as "boot camp," if the program for young offenders accepts him. The stay at the military-style prison camp would be in lieu of the one-year jail term. Thompson was charged in the October burglary of a home in the 3200 block of Har­ rington Road. But charges of burglary and larceny were dismissed when he pleaded guilty in February to the lesser offense of re­ ceiving and concealing stolen property. In an earlier case, Lawcock was sentenced in January to serve nine months in jail for stealing a used car in October from Winchell Auto Sales near Hastings. That theft came less than two weeks after the Harrington Road burglary, according to police. •A Plainwell woman charged with forging a check in Hastings has been sentenced to serve 75 days in jail. Janet C. Leslie, 34, also was ordered to pay $500 in court costs and $1,302 in resti­ tution. She was placed on probation for four years. Hastings Police arrested Leslie last year on charges that she forging two checks worth S877 in October!989. The charges of utter­ ing and publishing carried maximum prison terms of up to 14 years. In January, Leslie pleaded guilty to one re­ duced charge of attempted uttering and pub­ lishing in exchange for the dismissal of the two more serious'charges. Battle Creek man held for unarmed robbery J-Ad Graphics News Service ASSYRIA TWP. - A man who allegedly smashed a car window and stole a wallet and cash from the frightened woman inside was charged Wednesday with unarmed robbery. Utah F. Shirley, 37, was arraigned Wednesday in Hastings District Court in connection with the March 14 incident at the victim's home on Cassidy Road in Assyria Township. Bond for the Battle Creek resident was set at S 10,000. A preliminary exam was sched­ uled for April 3. The incident began when the 30-year-old victim was at a Battle Creek bar with friends and Shirley joined the group and bought a round of drinks, according to Barry County Deputy Sheriff Darren Leaf. Shirley left the bar about 12:30 a.m., and the victim left one hour later and gave a friend a ride to his car. When the victim dropped off her friend, Shirley pulled up, shined his lights on her car, and shook his finger at her, deputies said. The victim began to drive home, but Shirley pulled in front of her car, trying to cut her off and run her off the road. She told authorities Shirley continued, at speeds of 60 to 70 mph, to try to stop her or force her car off the road all the way to her house. At two stoplights, Shirley got out of his truck and yelled at her, but she was unable to understand what he said, deputies said. Arriving at her home, Shirley blocked the driveway with his vehicle, and the victim drove across her lawn to the house and honked the horn to wake up others in the house. Deputies said Shirley walked up to the vic­ tim’s car, kicked in a side window and at­ tempted to pull her out of the car. But he grabbed her purse and walked away from the vehicle. The victim said Shirley scattered the con­ tents, but took her wallet, got in his truck and left Deputies said the wallet contained $70 in cash plus identification and other personal items. A resident of the house witnessed the robbery, deputies said. The victim suffered minor cuts from the broken glass and injuries to her left wrist, deputies said. Calhoun County Sheriffs deputies arrested Shir ley at his home two days later. Police Seat Motorist dies when thrown from car FREEPORT - A Grand Rapids driver was killed Friday when his car overturned in a ditch and he was thrown out of the vehicle. Kent F. Youngs, 37, of Grand Rapids, was pronounced dead at Pennock Hospital after the 9:45 p.m. accident, according to Barry County Sheriffs deputies. Deputies said Youngs was driving west on 1 CSth Street when his car left the south side of the road near the curve leading to southbound Buehler Road. The car went down an embankment and rolled over, coming to rest on its wheels. Youngs, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was thrown from the vehicle, deputies said. He was treated at the scene by Thomapple Ambulance and taken to Penncck Hospital. Authorities are unsure if Youngs intended to drive west on 108th or to turn south on Buehler. Deputy A.L. Stein said Youngs apparently was not speeding at the time if the accident The case remains under investigation. Suspect arrested in burglary HASTINGS - Police arrested a man Monday who allegedly broke into a Hastings house, stole tools, and convinced a friend to pawn them at a local secondhand store. James L. Franks, 30, of Hastings, was charged with breaking and entering an unoccupied dwelling, a felony offense. Hastings Police said an unoccupied house in the 200 block of East Mill Street was reported burglarized March 20. Tools worth $120 and a stereo casette tape player and radio worth S68 were stolen from the building that the owner was remodeling. Police found no sign of a forced entry, believing the suspect entered the home through a basement window. The following day, the owner discovered his tools at a local pawn shop and bought them. Police investigating the matter were led to a Hastings woman who said Franks asked her to pawn the items for him. The woman said she agreed to sell them after Franks assured her that the tools were his. The woman told police she receive $40 for the tools. She, Franks and other then bought a keg of beer with the money, according to police. Driver arrested after nearly hitting police car CASTLETON TWP. - A Woodland driver who nearly drove a police car off the road last week was arrested for his third drinking and driving offense. Bradley C. Miller, 30, of 8104 Bayne Road, was charged with third-offense drunken driving after the March 19 incident on M-66. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said they were driving southbound on M-66 near Bayne Road just before midnight when a northbound car signaled for a left turn, pulled into their lane and almost hit the police cruiser. Authorities pulled over the car and arrested Miller. Deputies found a 12-pack of beer in the car, with four full beers and several empty cans. Miller registered 0.23 percent on a chemical breath test in the Barry County Jail and was lodged. He also was charged with driving with a suspended license, second offense. He has previous drinking and driving convictions in 1986 and 1983, according to police. Man held In 3rd drinking and driving offense HASTINGS TWP. - A motorist who crashed into a driveway post and passed out was arrested last week for his third drinking and driving offense. Kenneth S. Wilson, 24, of 2068 N. Broadway, Hastings, was taken into custody for third-offense drunken driving after the 8:10 p.m. incident on March 19. Witnesses said Wilson was driving north on Broadway and occasionally weaving into the southbound lane before pulling into a driveway in the 3900 block of North Broadway and crashing into a pole. Barry County Sheriffs deputies arrived to find Wilson passed out behind the wheel with the car still running and in gear. Authorities found three open bottles of whiskey in the car and arrested Wilson. When he refused to take a breath test, a search warrant was issued by the Barry County Prosecutor. Wilson was taken to Pennock Hospital and a blood sample was drawn from him. Warrants were issued the following day charging Wilson with third-offense drunken driving, a felony, and second-offense driving with a suspended license, a misdemeanor. Woman arrested for drinking, driving, holding drugs HASTINGS - A Nashville driver stopped by police for weaving across the road was arrested Tuesday for drunken driving, possession of marijuana and other charges. Tammy L. Endsley, 20, of 356 Wellman Road, also was arrested on an outstanding criminal bench war-ant from Kalamazoo County for failure to appear in court on shoplifting charges. Hastings Police, who pulled over Endsley's car on Heath Road at 2 a.m., found the remains of a marijuana cigarette in the ashtray and found unsmbked marijuana on a tray in the car. Endsley was taken to the Barry County Jail, where she registered 0.17 percent on a chemical breath test and was lodged for drunken driving. She also was charged with driving with a suspended license, driving with an expired license plate and driving without proof of insurance. (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service). Learning about home interiors Cheryl Rathburn gives a home interiors demonstration during a Young Women's seminar, put together Wednesday for three Hastings High School classes. Further details of the sessions are available on Page 15 in today's edition of the Banner. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-04-04.pdf a1d193edb7e1075cadcea81184e32c66 PDF Text Text Computer lab helps students Local woman eyes 1O1st year Delton, Hastings spring previews See Story, Page 2 See Story, Page 7 See Stories, Pages 10 and 11 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Banner The PRICE 25’ THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 1991 Planning Commission recommends project News Development on Hanover nears OK Briefs River watershed group to meet The public is invited to the second organizational meeting for the Thomapple River Watershed Group from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, at the BarryEaton Health Department. The group will focus on the protection and improvement of the river and its tributaries. Participation is open to in­ terested citizens, representatives of local units of government, and members of service, business and conversation clubs. Dennis Dunlap, environmental quality analyst with the Plainwell District Department of Natural Resources, will speak at the meeting. He will present a slide show explaining nonpoinl source pollution and its impact on the Thornap­ ple River. The meeting is free and open to the public. The Thornapple River Watershed group is supported by the West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC), which is facilitating the organization of similar groups along the six other major tributaries to the Grand Raiver. Representatives from these sub­ watershed groups will network to form the Grand River Citizens Watershed Council, which will provide a means of coordinating citizen water quality efforts in the Grand River basin. WMEAC’s efforts are supported by the Grand Rapids Foundation. Legislative coffee slated for April 8 The Legislative Coffee will be held Monday, April 8, at the County Seat at 8 a.m. State Senator Jack Welborn and State Representative Bob Bender will be pesent to talk about any issues the public might wish to discuss. The Legislative Coffee is sponsored by the Hastigs Area Chamber of Com­ merce, which encourages al! Barry County citizens to attend. Budget is focus at First Friday Warren C. Gregory, associate director of the House Fiscal Agency will be guest speaker at the next “First Friday Lunch and Learn’ ’ program in Hastings April 5. Gregory, who appeared in the series in August 1989, will talk about the state’s current budget crisis and taxation. He will pinch hit for State Rep. David Hollister, who originally was scheduled to speak, but unable to make it. The program also serves as the second in a three-part series on the state budget. State Rep. Bob Bender was the speaker in March and State Rep. Lynn Jondahl will give the presentation May 3. Gregory has been associate director for economics and budget for the House Fiscal Agency and he teaches a course, "The Politics of Public Budgeting," at Michigan State University. The First Friday Lunch and Learn series is sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Party. The sessions take place from 12:05 to 1 p.m. at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Jeffer­ son and Green streets in hastings. Those attending may bring their own lunch. Ther Democrats will furnish cof­ fee and tea. There is no charge for atten­ ding the program. School candidate deadline April 8 Monday, April 8, at 4 p.m. is the deadline for candidates seeking area school board positions. The annual school election will take place June 10 this year, and all five districts in Barry County will have at least one board scat up for election. Candidates must submit petitions bear­ ing at least 20 valid signatures. . Additional News Briefs Appear on Page 13 > J-Ad Graphics News Service Hastings’ largest housing and office development ever ap­ pears to be nearing certainty. After a public hearing Monday, the Hastings Planning Commission unanimously voted to recommend approval of the Alpha Properties Investment Group’s request to rezone an 82-acre parcel near Hanover Street. The matter will go before the City Council this Monday night. Council approval would clear the way for a large com­ plex that would include apartments, condominiums, a mobile home park and office buildings. Truman Dollar of Alpha Properties, developer of the pro­ ject, said he was pleased and gratified with the results of the hearing. “We are grateful for the thoughtful and thorough manner the. Planning Commission considered the project, and especially for their vote to recommend,” Dollar said. "That gives us hope that the project is on track. We look forward to making a presentation at Monday night’s council meeting. ’ ’ Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray said the tone of the hear­ ing was informational rather than confrontational. "People were concerned about the development, but no one got up and said they were against it," she said. "In fact, several said they were in favor.” Gray said some residents from the city and from Hastings Township expressed concerns about traffic safety, values of nearby property, animal control and the closeness of the pro-, ject to homes located on Terry Lane in the township. “We’ve done everything we can to consider the concerns of the people of Hastings Township," Gray said. One of the things Gray said she likes about the proposed project is the way it would be zoned. Though Alpha Proper­ ties originally sought five zoning changes for the parcels at the site, city officials persuaded the developer to seek a zon­ ing change to a planned unit development (PUD). Gray said the city will have more control with the site designated as a PUD. Hastings Director of Public Services Mike Klovanich said the parts of the land now are zoned industrial, single-family residential, agricultural and general business. Klovanich agreed with the mayor about the tone of the hearing Monday night. “I think they (the people who showed up) were there for information more than anything else,” he said. Though there have been some changes since Alpha Proper­ ties first made its proposal, Dollar said they were "mostly technical matters. The general concept is still intact.” Some of the highlights of the proposed project, which is ex­ pected to cost more than $10 million, are: —• An apartment complex that includes 192 units. — A 186-unit mobile home park with a community building and swimming pool. — An area for 15 duplex lots with 30 units. — Two office buildings to complement a professional building completed recently. — About 35,000 feet of commercial property facing Hanover Street. Gray said Alpha Properties also has been working with city department heads on a proposed road within the site. She added that Klovanich, Police Chief Jerry Sarver and Fire Chief Roger Caris seem satisfied that traffic safety and other concerns do not appear to be problems. "The Planning Commission has reviewed this, the City Council has been apprised and department heads have looked at it and given their approval," she said. “It's a tremendous project for Hastings. It’s more beneficial to the city and to the township to have it controlled as a PUD.” If the City Council approves the project, there are still some other steps Alpha Properties will have to take. Plans will have to be submitted to the State Mobile Home Commis­ sion, the Department of Public Health and the Department of Natural Resources. The DNR will need to sec the plans because there are wetlands areas on the site. The process of state review of plans is expected to take nine months and Dollar said that even if the council OKs the pro­ ject next week, he doesn’t expect to start construction before the spring of 1992. But he said he doesn’t expect problems from the state agencies. "Approval from Lansing is considerably different than from a local planning commission or council,” he said. "The guidelines (from the state) are more objective.” In order to change the zoning designation at the 82-acre site, the City Council will consider '•pproving a new or­ dinance, which will become law 30 days after its passage. New program seeks friends for abused, neglected kids by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Looking out for the best interests and well being of abused and neglected children is the focus of a new citizen involvement program in Barry County Juvenile Court. Through the program, trained citizen volunteers become another set of eyes and ears for the court, case workers and attorneys. The volunteer is legally a court-appointed special advocate (CASA). The program, which started in Seattle, Wash., is commonly called the CASA program. "It is an exciting new form of citizen in­ volvement in the Juvenile Court of Barry County,” said Patricia J. Wagner of Middleville, who was asked to be the local CASA coordinator. The Barry County Department of Social Services and the Juvenile Court have joined forces to provide this support system for chil­ dren who are in the court system because of abuse and neglect, she said. In 1989, there were more than 90 children who were victims of abuse or neglect in the county. Because of concern for these children in cri­ sis, county Juvenile Court Judge Richard Shaw and county DSS Director Ronald Decker began initial discussions about creat­ ing a local CASA program and they hope to have CASAs working with children by June 1. DSS Volunteer Services Supervisor Don Rewa has been asked to develop the program. "We are asking volunteers to be willing to commit the time for the training and the time to review the case and then the time every week to spend an hour to two hours with the child,” said Wagner. "It's not a paperwork kind of thing. It's a person-to-person kind of program,” she said. "The purpose of the program is not to re­ place social service workers or case workers, but to enhance their work by giving them, in court, extra eyes and ears," said Judge Shaw. As an officer of the court, a CASA volun­ teer swears to represent the child who may be facing the prospects of being re-united with family, placed in permanent foster care or be­ ing freed for adoption. "If you see things not getting done or see things that concern you, your function is to talk with the attorney and work with those children and work with the attorney" and caseworkers, Shaw said of a CASA's role. "Every child in foster care has an attorney representing them." Shaw said he realized the value of the See ‘FRIENDS’ Page 3 Firefighters, emergency medical technicians and police struggle to free five people from the remains of a car Wednesday morning after it was struck by a cement mixer at the intersection of Gun Lake Road and Middleville Road in Rutland Township. Two people were pronounced dead and three were hospitalized in serious condition after the crash. Car-cement mixer crash kills 2 by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer RUTLAND TWP. - Two people died and three were seriously injured in a two-vehicle accident Wednesday when a car pulled into the path of a cement mixer on Gun Lake Road west of Hastings. The identities of the driver and her four children were not released Wednesday after­ noon because next of kin had not been identi­ fied. Authorities said the five are all Kent­ wood residents. Barry County Deputy Sheriff SgL Richard Barnum said two rear seat passengers in the Ford Escort were declared dead on arrival at Pennock Hospital after the 11:30 a.m. acci­ dent at the intersection of Gun Lake Road and Middleville Road. The driver and another child were taken to Pennock and airlifted to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The remaining child was hospitalized at Pennock. Witnesses said the car driver failed to slop at the stop sign at on southbound Middleville Road. "The truck was going west on (M-)43, the car was going south on (M-)37,” said Bryan Tebo, who lives near the intersection. "She came right through the stop sign. She never stopped, went right through it." "There was nothing the truck driver could do," Tebo said. The impact forced the car onto its side in a ditch on the south side of Gun Lake Road. The cement truck driver, George Hause, 47, an employee of Consumers Concrete in Hastings, was not injured in the accident. Witnesses said the truck driver slammed on his brakes but was unable to stop. The im­ pact blew out the truck's left front lire. Authorities from the Michigan Motor Car­ rier Division examined the cement truck Wednesday afternoon and found no mechani­ cal flaw in the vehicle. Extraction crews from Hastings Fire De­ partment and Middleville Fire Department struggled for more than 20 minutes to free the victims from the car. Emergency medical technicians and paramedics from Hastings Ambulance and Thornapple Ambulance at­ tended to the injured. Investigators from the Michigan Slate Po­ lice Wayland and Hastings Posts were called to recreate the accident scene. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 4, 1991 Legal Notices SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has occurred in a Mor­ tgage .node by Mary Jo Dennany, a single woman, to First National Bank and Trust Company of Michigan n/k/a First of America Bank-Michigan. N.A., on April 20, 1976. recorded on May 13, 1976 in Liber 226 Page 380, Barry County Records. No proceedings have been instituted to recover any port of the debt, which there is now due thereon $11,525.23. The Mortgage will be foreclosed by a Sale of the property at public auction Io the highest bidder, for cash, on Friday. April 26, 1991 at 1:00 p.m. local time, at the East front door of the Barry County Courthouse, in the City of Hastings. Michigan, the place of the Circuit Court. The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, together with interest at 9.0 percent, legal costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes or insurance that the Mortgagee pays before the Sale. The property is located in the Township of Barry. County of Barry. Michigan, and Is described as: A parcel of land In the South fractional 1/2 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 7. Town I North, Range 9 West, described as commencing at the Southeast comer of Lot I of Gwin’s Grove, ac­ cording to the recorded plat thereof, thence Westerly along the Southerly line of said plat 265.9 feet, thence South 25 degrees 45' East 19 feet, for place of beginning, thence South 25 degrees 45' East 48 feet, thence North 61 degrees East 74.6 feet, thence North 23 degrees 31* West 48 feet, thence Southerly parallel with the Southerly line of said plat 76.35 feet to place of beginning. ALSO: A parcel of land In the South fractional 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 7, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as commencing at the Southeast comer of Lot 1 of Gwin's Grove, ac­ cording to the recorded plat thereof, thence South 23 degrees 35’ East 19 feet, thence South 61 degrees West 188.83 feet, thence South 23 degrees 31’ East 48 feet for the place of beginning, thence South 62 degrees West 74.6 feet, thence South 25 degrees 45’ East 48 feet, thence North 61 degrees East 72.75 feet, thence North 23 degrees 35’ West 48 feet to the place of beginning. Together with an easement of right of way to use Poplar Place and Lakewood Drive in common with others as set forth In Instrument recorded In Liber 160 deeds on Page 90, and also together with an easement of right of way for access to Crooked Lake as set forth in instrument recorded in Liber 160 deeds on Page 90. Barry County Records. During the six months, immediately following the Sole of property may bo redeemed, unless determined to be abandoned in accordance with MCLA Sec. 600.3241a, in which case the redemp­ tion period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. Dated: March 18. ?991 FIRST OF AMERICA BANK-MICHIGAN Stephen L. Langeland (P32583) BUSINESS ADDRESS: WALSH. LANGELAND. WALSH & BRADSHAW. P.C. Stephen L. Langeland 133 W. Cedar Street Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 (616)382-3690 (4/18) MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steve W. Lee. a single man to First Federal of Michigan a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States Mortgagee, dated November 15. 1983, and recorded on November 17. 1983 in Liber 256, on page(s) 767, Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to CitFed Mortgage Corporation of America by an assign­ ments) dated July 14. 1989. and recorded on July 20. 1989 in Liber 485, on page 276, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date thereof the sum of Twenty-Nine Thousand Sixty-One and 90/100 Dollars ($29,061.90), including Interest at 12.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Court House in Hostings. Michigan, at eleven o’clock a.m. on April 18. 1991. Said premises ore situated In the Township of Barry. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the South fractional I /2 of the Nor­ thwest fractional 1/4 of Section 7. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, described as commencing at on iron stoke that is north 61* east 22 feet from the southeast corner of Gwin's Grove, according to the recorded plat thereof (sold southeast comer being the south comer common to Lot 12 of sold Gwin's Grove and Lot 13 of the First Addition to Gwin’s Grove, according to the recorded plat thereof), thence south 28%* East 149 feet for place of begin­ ning. then South 28% * East 293 feet to an iron stoke in the center of the angling highway, thence south 45* west 120.1 feet thence north 28*30' west to a point 45* 122 feet from the place of beginning, thence north 45* east 122 feet to place of beginn­ ing. EXCEPTING a strip of lend about 16 feet wide, measured on a line running south 287«* east from and off the easterly end of above described premises and along the entire easterly side thereof. ALSO granting herewith the right to use the northeasterly 6 feet of Lot 13 of the First Addi­ tion to Gwin’s Grove, Crooked Lake, to be used as a footpath and for transporting anything to and from the lake, which right was created in the War­ ranty Deed dated August 16,1947, and recorded in Liber 201, Page 565, and previous instruments. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with I948CL 600.3241a, In which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 7. 1991 CitFed Mortgage Corporation of America Assignee of Mortgagee Shapiro and Alt Attorneys 700 E. Big Beaver Rood, Suite E Troy. Michigan 48083 (313)689-1805 (4/4) LEGAL NOTICE The Annual Report of the Paulson Trust for the year 1990 is available for inspection at its principal office during regular business hours by any citizen requesting within 180 days of this notice. Nelson R. Allen, Trustee 729 E. Soger Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 (4^4) SHAVER CLINIC Wed., April 3 thru Sat, April 6 HOURS: 10:00 to 5:00 p.m. SPECIAL Saturday 10:00 to 4:00 p.m. Out to Lunch 1.00 to 2:00 p.m. CLEAN-OIL ADJUST Have Your fi/ore/co’- Remington *299 Tuned - Overhauled Same Day Service! Bernard Historical Society to meet on April 8th The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, April 8 at the Delton Kellogg Middle School library in Delton. The public is invited. Refreshments will be served. Put new life in your shaver... have it tuned up, cleaned up, and sharpened. Fac­ tory trained repairmen will thoroughly clean, oil, check and adjust your shaver to keep it running in top condi­ tion. Bring transformer for recharable shavers. ’Parts and sharpening extra if Husband. ■ Grandfather.J Great AmericJP Investor. needed. JCPemey DOWNTOWN HASTINGS When Bob Lawrence joined the rail­ road neirty 30 yean <(4 he begM buying ILS Savings Bondi lor hb retirement. Now he bur» them lor hb pandudi "Bondi pay good strong ratei and Ibey're rimple to pur­ chase.” be tayi Become the next Great American Imetor. Call u to find out more. U3.UYMGS BONDS 1-800-US-B0NDS Computer lab helping schools better meet needs of students J-Ad Graphics News Sevtce A computer lab is helping Hastings Area Schools to better meet the needs of students and community. "We feel that this a wonderful opportunity to share our resources with the community," said high school business teacher Pat Purgiel. “We’re now in the position to work with business and industry to meet their specific needs." The 29-station Novell Network IBM system, installed last September, offers five printers, including one laser printer and a 120 megabyte file server. Advantages of the network sytem include savings by purchasing only networked soft­ ware instead of software for each station; speed and ease of switching programs; and us­ ing the logging system to keep track of student work. Since the lab was installed. Hastings Adult and Community Education has expanded its program to include: — Two, one-semester classes in Word­ Perfect 5.1. Adults taking the course included those now employed in firms using Word­ Perfect, those wishing to retrain for employ­ ment and current users who wanted to learn more about computer applications, said business teacher Mary Dawson. “Adult students represented governmental agencies and businesses in insurance, real estate, health care, manufacturing and travel industries," said Dawson. “There’s already a waiting list for next fall." — A Business and Industry Seminar series providing instruction in spreadsheet applica­ tions using Lotus 1-2-3 for the employees of a local firm. —- Accounting classes that use the system to operate an automated accounting software package to record transactions and produce accounting results. — Introduction to word processing on the computer system for adults enrolled in typing classes. — Fifth and sixth graders learned keyboar­ ding skills in an after-school enrichment pro­ gram offered through Community Education. "The computer has been with us only a short time and it’s everywhere you go,” said Purgiel. "Children and adults will need com­ puter skills not only for work, but also for personal use in the future." High School business teachers also have made use of the lab and its software to upgrade their curriculum and better prepare their students for today’s job market. Computer applications integrated in the high school business program include: - I Woodland is now the place where an elephant flew. During the severe wind storm last Wednes­ day that created tornadoes in various parts of Michigan and the U.S., the elephant that sits on top of the Woodland Townchouse came loose and flew. It hit a truck owned by the upstairs tennant, Frank Steinhaus, before lan­ ding on its head in the street in front of the post office. Joyce Faught, who was watching from the building still known as “Ma Brock's Restaurant,” said she was sure the hippo was going to come down as it was rocking for some time, but suddenly, without any warn­ ing, the elephant flew. From what people say, the rhinocerous just quietly watched as his buddies kicked up their heels. Sue Stowell who was working at the Townehouse that night, called her uncle. Perry Stowell. He and Bob King went to town and moved the elephant out of the street with the help of two boys who were walking by. Because the animal is hollow fiberglass, it is much lighter than it looks. Perry said he and King just took hold of its ears and led it right along as the two boys pushed from behind. They put it between the two buildings, owned by Phil Everett, where the wind could not get to it. Mrs. Faught said she called the radio station to report the flying elephant in Woodland and was asked if this elephant was pink. The elephant is now lashed to a trailer and parked in back of the Townehouse, where it awaits a trip to the sign maker who has repaired these animals previously. It needs a little paint touchup and repairs to one foot where an eye bolt tore out. The men of Zion Lutheran Church plan a father-child banquet Wednesday, April 10, at 6:30 p.m. Verland McLeod from Lyons, a FtRSOWNtl SCRYICCS INC. P.O. Box 126,129 E. State St., Hastings Professional Resume Service Specializing in affordable complete resume service. Your County Farm Bureau. .. meet the farm families’ needs in today’s world. •Service to member programs •Legislative seminars in Lansing and Washington. D.C. •Community Action Groups For more information, contact pour county Farm Bureau 'Leadership oppor­ tunities 'Promotion and education activities 'Young Farmer pro­ grams Services Include: Cover Letter Interview Editing Quality Type Written Copies For more information and rates Calf Kyle at 948-8600 MB MICHIGAN TStB FARM BUREAU — Updating computer applications classes to include learning of WordPerfect 5.1, Lotus 1-2-3, and dBase III Plus. — The vocational information processing class applied their knowledge of WordPerfect and Lotus to complete two 20-hour simula­ tions to produce documents similar to those used on the job. They also used WordPerfect to produce resumes and letters of application. — Accounting classes used the system to apply knowledge of accounting to a com­ puterized system. — Introduction to business students learned word processing applications and were able to use the Michigan Occupational Information System (MOIS) to learn about careers and education during the career exploration com­ ponent of their class. — Business math students used spreadsheet applications to analyze a variety of business problems such as the percent of increase and decrease when analyzing stock purchases. — Beginning keyboarding students learned about word processing and its applications. — Retail students used the system to pro­ duce reports, resumes and letters of application. Besides enhancing students’ work in the classroom, the system has allowed them to achieve outside of the classroom as well, said Purgiel. Special accomplishments and projects com­ pleted by students: — Two students from the computer ap­ plications class placed in the Data Assistant Regional Competition of the Business Profes­ sionals of America (BPA) and are eligible to compete in the state contest. — Ten students entered the BPA Document Formatting and Office Assistant Regional Competition; one will go on to represent the school in state competition. Six business students used the system to prepare resumes and letters of application for entry into the BPA Regional Competition for Employment Skills. Three of the students placed in that competition and will compete at the state level. — Three computer applications students have volunteered to work as leaders and trainers for second semester classes. While they help fellow students, they are also learn­ ing advanced applications such as using the graphing capabilities of Lotus to gather high school enrollment figures and produce charts to illustrate them. — Hastings Adult Education has received a mini-grant from the Michigan Department of Education to purchase keyboarding software. Woodland NOWS by Catherine Lucas m^wisE A grassroots organization tailored to Joe Simmons and Martha Craven work on Lotus In Hastings High School's computer lab. NOW ACCEPTING EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS MON.-FRI. BETWEEN 9 A.M.-l 1 A.M. ONLY! Woodland Towne House owner Leo Spitzley (right) looks over the storm damage to one of his four famous fiberglass friends. At left is Frank Steinhaus, whose truck was damaged when the elephant was blown from the roof of the restaurant. collector of prehistoric Indian artifacts, will bring some of his collection and speak. Any man can bring his children and come to the dinner. Bring a dish to pass. The meal is potluck. Jim and Jan Neustifter had their 25th wed­ ding anniversary April 2. Their son, Scott and his fiancee. Page Cunningham, and daughter. Tracy, and her husband. Matt Timm of Hastings, took them out to dinner Saturday to celebrate. A surprise party for Ellen Miller’s 80th bir­ thday was held by Helen Brown, Betty Curtis and Shirley Kilmer at the Kilmer home on Broadway after the community Good Friday service. At least 40 ladies dropped in to wish Ellen well and to give her gifts and cards. The hostesses served cheese ball with crackers, birthday cake, ice cream and punch. The cake was chocolate and white with white frosting. It had lavendar and purple decora­ tions. The dishes, napkins and plastic utensils were all purple or lavendar. Laurie Kilmer helped with the party. The combined Good Friday service, spon­ sored by the Lakewood Ministerial Associa­ tion, was held at Lake Odessa Central United Methodist Church. Pastors Keith Laidler, Alan Sellman, Keith McIver, Brian AUbright, Bob Kersten, Ward Pierce, Ben Ridder and George Speas participated in the service. The Rev. Ward Pierce gave the sermon and the Rev’s George Speas and Keith Laidler sang a duet. Christine Cunningham of the Central United Methodist Church was the organist and the choir of the host church sang. A spaghetti supper will be held at Lakewood United Methodist Church by the Sound of Music Committee. This supper will be open to the public for a free-will offering. Proceeds w*’’ go toward sound enhancement equipment within the sanctuary, including such changes as new mikes, moving the sound control board and accessories for the new organ. The committee also plans for some funds to benefit the church choirs. The women of Woodland United Meihodist Church held their annual Easter Fellowship last Wednesday morning. Sue MacGregor from Diamondale spoke about the meaning and observance of Lent to approximately 40 ladies from all Woodland area churches. Special music was provided by Margaret Reid from Nashville, who sang two songs. After the service, sweet breads, juice, cof­ fee and tea were served in the church basement. Iris Surine Kellogg has contacted Joyce Weinbrecht about the questions concerning the historic bridge on property now owned by Uwe Walliczek. Kellogg says she remembers visiting her Hagar grandparents who owned the property in the mid 1920s. Her grand­ mother often took her to visit the old sawmill in a wagon or cart, and then across the bridge. Kellogg says she remembers the bridge made a terrible clattering noise when wheels went over the loose plants, Sh* was terrified of the noise and hated the bridge. She says there were rails on the bridge then. Mental Health Board to meet The regular monthly board meetings of the Barry County Community Mental Health Ser­ vices will be held on Thursday, April 11, at 8 a.m. in the conference room. Any interested person is invited to attend. Extra Copies of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 4, 1991 — Page 3 Abortion information put on hold by area schools by Sandra Ponsetto and The Associated Press Area school superintendents have decided to delay providing sixth- through 12th-grade girls with information on how to bypass their parents to seek an abortion. Michigan’s new parental consent abortion law took effect last Thursday and withstood an appeal by Planned Parenthood and Affiliates and the American Civil Liberties Union. But it also requires that schools provide girls in the sixth grade and up with information on how to seek court approval for an abortion without telling their parents. The parental consent law requires girls 17 Finalizing plans for Barry County’s new Court Appointed Special Advocate and younger to have a parent’s permission for Program are (from left) Patricia Wagner, CASA coordinator; Don Rewa, Volunteer an abortion. The law allows giris to seek a Services Supervisor for the County Department of Social Services; Probate­ waiver from the probate judge. Juvenile Court Judge Richard Shaw and DSS Director Ronald Decker. Hastings Area School Superintendent Carl Schoessel said the school board is informed about the progress of the law, but will wait before distributing information to students. “First, it’s quite likely that another appeal CASA program two years ago when he was be willing to let them be released to go to will be filed,” he said. "Second, the law asked to handle five termination of parental (court) hearings," she said. states that the schools don’t have to provide rights cases in Ottawa County in which that The time a CASA spends visiting with a the information until the start of the next county's newly elected judge was disqualified child and talking to various people about con­ school year. Some schools may choose to do it because he had previously been the prosecut­ cerns for the child can be done after hours or earlier, but it’s not required. ing attorney involved in the cases. perhaps on a lunch hour, she added. “Third, the Michigan Department of "CASA voiunteers testified in all those "When they (CASAs) are taking the chil­ Education is going to issue a standard form cases, and they really gave me insights. dren out, they are never encouraged to be a for the distribution of the information,” said When you're terminating parent rights, you’re Schoessel. “When I get that information, I super friend." talking about forever...so it’s a big decision. will pass it on to the board and we will discuss Just spending quiet time in conversation My thought was any extra information I can it in terms of the results of the appeals.” with the child is all that’s necessary. "It's the Two lawmakers already have announced get in that situation that helps me me make time, not money," that counts, Wagner said. legislation to cut that controversial “informa­ that decision is good," he said. "Volunteers will be reimbursed for some of tion ” section out of the law. One case involved mentally ill parents and their expenses," said Decker. Kalamzoo County Cicuit Judge Philip the CASA had spent time in the house every As an advocate, the CASA monitors Schaefer ruled Friday in a test case that the week and could tell the court what the home "everything that's going on," said Wagner. law should be upheld. environment was like. Consequently, the That may mean making sure a child is Schaefer said his refusal to grant a CASA testified that the parents were not able getting proper health care, educational help, preliminary injunction blocking the law was to take care of their children. or "whatever the situation happens to be. consistent with previous state court decisions Rewa said he has heard of instances in Because CASAs are officers of the court, against abortion rights. other counties where children have shared they will be allowed to see a child’s file so “Michigan has a long tradition of opposi­ information with CASAs that made a they can gain an understanding of the back­ tion to abortion, of intensely defending stale difference in the placement decision. ground that has brought the child to his or statutes in light of federal interpretations and In some cases, the CASA can be beneficial her current situation. of hallowing the relationship between parents to parents by urging them to meet require­ If a child is in foster care, a CASA is not and children,” he said. ments and obligations necessary for them to Pro-choice groups will have a hard time trying to replace those foster parents. retain parental rights. proving that the state constitution gives CASAs let the children know that "they In abuse and neglect cases, the court has to minors broader abortion rights than the U.S. have an advocate, a friend in the system and made a decision within 364 days whether to Constitution, despite a recent court decision help the child understand what’s going to be upholding abortion rights, Schaefer said. send a child back home or place them in per­ happening," Wagner said. "We are blessed “While recent trends in California and manent foster care and order a petition to ter­ with very good foster parents in this county Florida may demonstrate that states are will­ minate parental rights. who are taking the children to court and being ing to expand rights beyond the federal con­ "This gives parents a year to get their act there with them. In some counties, the stitution through interpretations of state con­ together," said Shaw, who is president of The CASA is doing that...actually sitting through stitutions, it is equally clear that opponents of Children's Charter of the Courts of Michigan, the hearings with the child because no one legislation of this type have an uphill battie no which serves as the state wide training coor­ else is there for him." matter how interesting or how challenging dinator of CASA. "In 1977, an estimated 600,000 children in their claims may be,” the judge wrote. Children’s Charter was founded by probate the United States were in foster-carc-without ________ ____ executive-director of the Howard-Simon, judges. Fifty percent of the non-profit corpo­ hope of being united with their drigVnaTfffihT- r ’ AtTO^s#!! the dec ration’s board is comprised of judges. lies or being freed for adoption to become “I- think it was a political ruling. It was a Citizens comprise the other half. ruling that demonstrated his hostility to abor­ part of new families. A group in Seattle Each CASA in Barry County will receive tion,” he said. created an innovative program to train 35 hours of training to learn and become Planned Parenthood and the ACLU has volunteers to act as court appointed advocates knowledgeable about child development, fam­ sought a preliminary injunction banning the for dependent children." ily dynamics associated with abuse and ne­ enforcemnt of the parental consent law, which Legislation has been introduced in the state glect and the responsibilities of various social was initiated by Right to Life of Michigan. to make the CASA program mandatory, and medical agencies. They argued it violated minors’ constitutional Shaw said. rights to an abortion and those of doctors to The CASA will also become familiar with "This is the only county in the state that perform abortions. the laws regulating the juvenile court system. has a program designed like this, with this Wagner said she hopes the training can During four days of hearings, pro-choice type of cooperation (between the court and start by the end of April. Group training will witnesses argued that most girls seek parental DSS)," Rewa said. "Most CASAs are more be conducted by Shaw, staff from the consent anyway, but those from abusive aligned with the courts." county's Protective Services and families will be endangered by having to tell Shaw also remarked that Juvenile Court representatives from other CASA programs their parents. . and the DSS have an outstanding and Children's Charter. They maintained that girls are mature relationship. "It’s not always that way in enough to make medical decisions on their When CASAs have completed the training other counties. own and there was no reason to deny parental course and passed the final screening, they consent for abortion, but not for riskier pro­ "All the judges before me had the same will be sworn in as officers of the court. cedures, including childbirth. kind of relationship with DSS. It's pretty "The CASA will work in partnership and Anti-abortion groups countered that minors unique. The whole idea is that we're a team. cooperation with the child's attorney and as­ are too immature to make decisions on their We have the same interests - we're worried signed caseworker to ensure that all services own and claimed they have psychological pro­ about kids. We don't have our own private are being provided for the child and the family blems after abortions. agendas. I have absolute confidence in the in hopes of reconciliation or permanent The ruling in Kalamazoo Circuit Court case workers. placement," Wagner said. delighted Michigan Right to Life President Recruitment for Barry County’s CASA "As a team, the CASA, the attorney, and Barbara Listing. program is underway. Individuals who are in­ the caseworker work together for a safe, se­ “It sends a message not only from this terested in more information or would like to cure home for each of the children. court, but reinforces what the Legislature has volunteer to become a CASA can contact Pat "People can be working full time jobs and said and what people have said when they in­ Wagner at 948-3255, or by writing to her in still be able to work this into their schedule," itiated the law — family is important and care of the Department of Social Services, she said of the CASA volunteers. "They parents should be involved in minors’ abor­ Box 190, Hastings, 49058. tion decisions," she said. would need to have an employer who would ‘FRIENDS’ continued from page 1 “I think that just reinforces that this law is good public policy." The ACLU made plans to file an appeal on Monday. Elizabeth Gleicher said Schaefer illegally ignored a Michigan Court of Appeals decision last month that said the state constitution guarantees women the right to abortion. That ruling, which is being appealed, tossed out a law banning state-paid abortions for poor women. “In order to render this decision today. Judge Schaefer overruled Jie Court of Ap­ peals, which he didn’t have any right to do.” she said, adding his comments about the uphill battle faced by his opponents were gratuitous and unnecessary. Right to Life’s attorney said the judge had the right to ignore the appeals court decision and rely on other cases against abortion. “Parents are in the best position to judge what’s best for their children, not a seller of abortions,” said John Curcio, Right to Life attorney. Still, the law upheld by Schaefer mandates that Michigan schools provide girls from sixth grade and up with information on how get around parental consent. The notice for schools was drafted by a group of 17 educators, judges, parents, social workeis, and lawmakers, set up by the Michigan Department of Education. The language of the notice still could be changed, but whatever notice is sen: out next fall, as required by the state law, is bound to be controversial. “Just wait until fall when the kids start br­ inging these notices home. Then this thing will get hot,” said Dorothy Beardmore, presi­ dent of the state school board. “We’ve tried to make it clear that we are following the law; we’re simply implementing the law,” said Bob Harris a spokesman for the department of education. The department of education is taking no position on the issue, he said. “You have to remember this law came about because of an initiative sponsored by Right to Life and the voters. We are following the guidance of the people,” he added. Harris said he advices school superintendents and principals to make the in­ formation public as soon as possible. Harris pointed out that another law pro­ hibits school sex education classes from teaching about abortion, family planning and reproductive health. So, if a student were to ask a teacher for ad­ vice or further information, the teacher would not be able to answer any questions. Harris advises schools to “sit tight and wait till you hear from us. We’ll give them as much help and instruction as we can.”^ Thornapple' Kellogg School District Superintendent Steve Garrett joins Schoessel in heeding that advice. “If it's required, we will comply, but we won’t comply until we have to,” said Garrett, noting tliat schools answer to the Legislature and must do what it directs. Delton-Kellogg School Board President Glen Weaver agrees. “The law is the law, our personal beliefs have nothing to do with it,” he said. "We (the board) have discussed the issue, but nothing has been finalized yet; we’ll take it up at the next meeting. “We’ll have to do what the law compels us to do." Ozzie Parks, superintendent of the Maple Valley School District, said board members have not yet discussed how they will handle the information. “I just received notice from the State of Michigan that the Department of Education will be publishing something on this issue. We’ll have to wait and see what that is like," said Parks. “I’ve ben advised that this does not go into effect until the start of the next school year; so, since the ruling has been upheld, I will make the board aware of this and we will see what we have to do by next fall.” Eduard Markwart, vice president of the Lakewood Board of Education, said board members have not discussed how they will ap­ proach the issue. “It’s a new law that was just passed last week, so we haven’t had time to form an opi­ nion or guidelines on how to deal with this problem,” he said. Schoessel said he has discussed the issue with Barry County Probate Judge Richard Shaw, who will have to make the decision on whether or not a minor is mature enough to have an abortion without her parents* consent, should a case come before his bench. “Shaw plans to meet with all the area superintendents to talk about the law and how we will present it to the public so people will be able to understand what is going on,” said Schoessel. The Michigan Supreme Court has approved rules designed to protect the confidentiality of girls seeking abortions, including making sure parents aren’t called as witnesses unless the minor consents. The court rules, effective last Monday, spell out that a minor may have an attorney appointed to represent her during the proceedings. The minor has the burden of proving she is mature enough to have an abortion without her parent’s consent. The rules also require that the minor’s iden­ tity be kept confidential in the petition and that cqpies of the £ilc jxX jxi microfilmed or copied.* ’ w ’ * r Coldwater economic development head says rebuilding is vital to downtown development by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer Sprucing up the local business district is more than beautification, it’s an economic necessity, according to a downtown develop­ ment expert. Restoring older buildmgs, maintaining roads, curbs and street lights are vital to pre­ serving small town business districts, said Lisa Loehr, director of the Downtown Devel­ opment Authority in Coldwater, who spoke Monday to the Hastings Rotary Gub. Director of the city’s DDA for the past five years, Loehr led the campaign to restore Coldwater's downtown business district. In the past five years, the city of 9,800 has restored 36 business building facades and in­ stalled new street lights across four city blocks. "This isn't beautification. This is eco­ nomic development," Loehr said. "You don't do it because it’s pretty. You do it to sur­ vive." Like many small Michigan cities, Coldwa­ ter suffered economically in the late 70s and early 80s. The county seat lost over 2,000 residents. "We had about eight to 11 vacant store fronts over about seven years," she said. "Some businesses moved south across the state line to Indiana." In 1983, the DDA was organized to be funded by tax increment financing. The DDA raised only 58,000 rhe first year. But the DDA developed a plan, based on the National Main Streel Center model, to help business owners develop and restore their properties The program encourages owners to main­ tain the original architectural integrity of their building and develops guidelines for paint cclor, and sign and awning size. Working with local lenders, the DDA established a low-interest loan program, at 1 percent below the prime lending rate, for business owners interested in repairing their roofs, repainting their buildings or erecting new signs. The DDA also enveloped a program to re­ bate up to 25 percent of painting costs to owners who followed the organization's NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE guidelines to paint their buildings. Today, some 36 buildings have been re­ stored and 71 new street lights have been in­ stalled. Trees, trash cans and park benches dot the downtown landscape. Over time, Loehr expects more owners will take advantage of the programs. "Sooner or later, everyone has to do some­ thing with their buildings," she said. Getting the program off the ground was the toughest part of the plan. "Convincing them to do the project was the hardest part of the work," she said. "We began by going to groups like (Rotary) for 18 months, talking about our ideas." Loehr said Coldwater has had a local K mart for 15 years, a Wal-Mart for one year and is within 30 minutes of the Lakeview Square shopping mall in Battle Creek. But the downtown business community has sur­ vived and currently employes over 800 peo­ ple. "Commerce and business generates a large amount of taxes and income to the city," she said. The community's next project will include rebuilding city parking lots, much like Hast­ ings finished last year. In fact, Loehr said she had snapped a few photos while visiting Hastings Monday. "What your downtown looks like says a lot about who you are,” she said. "If outside industry coming to look at your town is not impressed, they'll leave." Eberhard Super Market prepares for grand opening The Interior of the new Eberhard Super Market takes shape as workmen add the finishing touches and employees begin stocking the shelves. The store is scheduled to open Wednesday, April 17, with a grand opening to follow. The new, larger store will feature a deli, bakery, expanded variety and lower prices, said manager David Hammond. National Bank of Hastings rated one of the safest in country National Bank of Hastings has been awarded a five-star rating from Bauer Financial Reports Inc., a Florida research firm. "This prestigious award identifies this institution as one of the safest, most credit­ worthy banks in the United States," said a spokesperson from BFR. The award is based on a zero to five-star rating assigned by BFR, based on its analysis of the Sept. 30, 1990 financial data as filed with federal regulators. A five-star rating, for the safest banks in the country, indicnies that the bank's tangible capita! exceeds 9% of tangible assets, that there are no excessive delinquencies or repossessed assets and that the bank is profitable. "Our five-star rating is most often awarded to traditional banks, those profitable, wellcapitalized federally insured banks that serve their local communities," said BFR President Paul A. Bauer. Out of 12,410 banks reporting for the period ending Sept. 30, 1990, only one out of four, or 3,301 banks, received BFR's five-star rating, he said. "That represents an increase of 73 five-star rated banks from the previous quarter and indicates that stronger banks are becoming even stronger in response to current consumer and regulator concerns.” BFR analyzes and compiles data on all U.S. banks, thrifts and credit unions. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 4, 1991 Viewpoints New housing project essentiallyfills a need The prospect of having a huge new housing complex near Hanover Street should be most welcome in Hastings. A proposal from Alpha Properties Management Inc. to build a mobile home park, duplexes and an apartment complex seemed to win favor with the Planning Commission earlier this week. Barring unforseen circumstances, it appears that the City Council will give its aproval, too. Some may see this as a potential nuisance because of possibilities of increased traffic, need for more public safety and encroachment of the environment, but these negative factors, even if they materialize, are minor compared to the potential benefits. Ask just about anyone in this community what Hastings' greatest need is and the response, without hesitation, will be "housing." Too many young people who have been interested in staying here or moving into the community have been turned away because of the lack of affordable and quality housing. The homes they might be interested in renting or buying too often are out of their price range. And those within their price range too often are not the kinds of places they would like to live in. When these kinds of things happen, Hastings ultimately is the loser, because we need to attract young people with families who will be excellent consumers. Thus, not having enough affordable and quality housing can hurt the local economy. Enter Alpha Properties and plans for developing 30 duplexes, 192 apartments and space for 186 mobile homes. If plans are approved, that means that 400 new dwellings will open up in the community. It was good to hear that few people at the Planning Commission's public hearing objected to the project. It appeared they just wanted to know what to expect. If the council approves the project and later several state agencies follow suit, Hastings could have new housing available by sometime next year. And that would take care of a big headache. So instead of thinking of potential problems a development like this might bring, look at the bigger and brighter side. We may never again scare away any potential newcomers -- and customers -- to the community. tetters Better way to funds roads needed To the Editor: Mother Nature has been kind to Barry County this past winter with a limited amount of snow fall which helped to conserve the Road Commission's meager funds. Some arrangements will have to be made to provide for the probability of next winter’s snow removal service. It will not be fair to get into the same situation as of the past winter, where the Road Commission’s employees were willing to donate their much-needed overtime road service pay to the citizens of Barry County. I agree that there should be a better way to provide the funds for the winter road service than through taxation, but at the present time there seems to be no other way. The taxpayer has always stood the brunt of things. As an example, I still pay school taxes in two different counties while my youngest child is now 37.1 will still have to do so until there is a better way. There seems to be a few "wise men" in Barry County who seem to know all the answers. Perhaps it is now a good time for them to show their abilities as geniuses. Frank Card Lansing NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE (Holings Banner) Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics UNPUE WK LIST SEEN AROJNPTHETME Of TUEFERStAH W WAR, AFTERVWICUHE WECfiK EXTINCT.- Prison guard layoffs not that scary To the Editor: This letter is in reply to an Associated Press article that appeared in the Banner Feb. 21, titled, “State layoffs raise fears of prison riots." Since the article was datelined Ionia, one was led to assume that all the information ap­ plied to the Ionia institutions and Riverside Correctional Facility in particular. As an in­ mate at Riverside, whose warden was inter­ viewed for the article, I feel I am qualified to talk about the atmosphere in our facility. Warden Prelesnik stated that, "Most of our guys are lifers, and have nothing to lose." Also, the implication was made that most of the inmates here are criminally insane, which is not true. While this used to be a mental in­ stitution, there are now many general popula­ tion inmates here. Many of us are not lifers and are serving specific terms of from seven to 50 years. The inmates with mental problems live in separate buildings and are more closely guarded. The rest of us are housed in dor­ mitory type conditions, with up to 80 inmates to a unit. Contrary to the article, there are no places in this or any other institution where 200 to 500 inmates are guarded by only two officers. We have a minimum of three and son. etimes five officers per shift in our unit of 72 inmate^ , J * The guards arMfot armed with anything more than a radio, and we could over-power them at any time, but to what end? Causing disturbances can only hurt people doing long sentences. They can lose their jobs, often their only source of income (typically $20 to $80 a month), be put in the "hole", taken off the private room list (a cherished thing in this crowded environment), have additional charges brought against them, be transferred to a higher security facility, etc. For someone trying to be as comfortable as possible in this environment, trouble is not something you seek out. The idea that we have all armed ourselves and are running around in here just waiting for a few guards to be laid off so we can attack each other is ludicrous. If someone wants to hurt you, it will happen, no matter how many guards there are. Just as the police cannot pre­ vent someone from breaking into your house (they can only investigate after the fact), the guards can do very little to prevent violence. Prison riots are triggered by frustration. Overcrowding, cuts in education and recrea­ tional programs, guard harassment, ridiculous rules and restrictions that have nothing to do with security, mail and property holdups, and many other things contribute to the problem. Our excellent library here at Riverside is scheduled to close on April 13 because the librarian is being laid off. Our hobbycraft unit is being shut down, leaving many inmates with nothing to do to occupy their time. Visits are made inconvenient for relatives Public Opinion: ’’ Letters and friends, who are not allowed to go to the bathroom without ending the visit. Can you imagine small children going for hours without bathroom visits? Two shift changes take place during the nine hours of outside yard,time, and many female guards, nurses, psychiatrists and counselors walk through the yard among dozens of inmates, some of whom are the "in­ sane” ones. There are no incidences of trou­ ble. Would we suddenly attack these people if there were a few less of them? Of course not. The staffing level at Riverside already far exceeds the average for all state institutions, with a total of 796 employees, of which 488 are corrections officers. The 1989 Dept, of Corrections Annual Report states that in November 1989, there were 753 inmates at Riverside. That’s a ratio of 1.64 inmates for every guard. The state average is 4.57 (6,860 guards, 31,352'inmates). . ./•<. z.Riverside has the second highest funding allocation of all the prisons in Michigan, ex­ ceeded only by Jackson Prison, which has almost five times the population. The addi­ tional burden of the mental patients is not justification for all the money spent: $31 million a year. The steam heating system in our buildings runs full blast all the time, no matter what the outside temperature, and we use fans to try to cool down when it get too hot. Is this an effi­ cient way to regulate temperature in a number of poorly insulated buildings? Not exactly prudent use of taxpayer dollars. Since the biggest portion of the $31 million budget is salaries and benefits, wouldn’t some thinning of the redundant staff make more sense than closing the library? One guard’s salary would easily pay for the operating costs of the library and hobbycraft for two years. An Ionia resident was quoted as saying that he’s worried about what would happen if there was a riot. What happened in 1981? Do people envision hundreds of escaped inmates running through downtown Ionia burning buildings and attacking citizens? Let’s not be ridiculous. There were only nine escapes from Michgian prisons in 1989, most were walkaways from minimum security facilities. Distorting figures and using scary adjec­ tives like “volatile" and "insanity" to describe conditions in our prisons is just another political scheme to protect jobs and convince the public that things will explode if a few guards are laid off. Judges need to start using some common sense when sentencing violators to relieve some of the overcrowding and wc heed to do more to prepare people to fit' into society when they are released. Also, closing clean, modem facilities like the Dunes near Saugatuck seems to be a backward way to increase efficiency in the system. Close the old crumbling prisons and finish construction on the almost completed ones. The $640 million plus annual budget for the Department of Corrections is a waste of tax­ payers’ money. Too much of it is being wasted in the wrong areas and one of them is staffing. Let’s lay off some of the dead weight. Ralph K. Van Epps Riverside Correctional Facility Ionia More bouquets to columnist To the Editor: Three cheers for Jeff Kaczmarcyzk. He has consistently written columns that are infor­ mative and satiric, foil of insight, compassion and humor. The piece dedicated to his daughter, Jessica, was especially warm and thought­ provoking. She will treasure it one day. I’m sure. I hope that Jeffs ulent is appreciated, and that he will stay in our fair city for a good long time. Phyllis Settles Hastings What about the Tigers in ’91 After an off season brimming with change and controversy, the Detroit Tigers are ready for their season opener Monday afternoon against the New York Yankees al Tiger Stadium. How do you think the Tigers will do this season? 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President John Jacobs Vice President Stephen Jacobs Frederic Jacobs Treasurer Secretary Newsroom David T. 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Harwell thing won't help pretty unsettled for them.” tide." Denise Howell Phyllis Bowers Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) “I don't think they have “I think they will finish them either �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 4, 1991 — Page 5 Letters Mediation, not war, solves problems To the Editor: A response to Donald Johnson's Letter to the Editor in the March 28 issue seems to be in order, since he directed much of his wrath at me or projects I am involved in. I am glad that Donald Johnson is speaking out on subjects about which he feels strongly. And that is just what I have been doing. In America we are supposed to be able to do that. The goal of both the First Friday Forum and the Peace Circle is to give Barry County residents a chance to learn more about impor­ tant issues, hear both sides of these issues and thus be better able to solve problems. The mere fact that Mr. Johnson was so upset from reading the account of Julia Petry’s talk points out how emotional people are when thinking about the Middle East. Fighting for control of certain parts of the area has been going on for at least 6,000 years. Several ethnic groups, including the Palestinians and the Israelis, have considered the same areas as their homeland. The only way that these disputes can be settled is by mediation, not fighting. And to mediate, we must know how both sides are thinking. It is significant that President Bush often speaks of the moral aspects of his stand. America’s moral values are based on the Christian faith, and it was not Jesus’ way to resort to violence. I don’t know of a single major religion in America that has not spoken out against the Iraq war. It is not a question of approving of Saddam. The question is how to solve the pro­ blem without war with all the misery and pro­ blems wars always cause. Another interesting aspect of all of this is the fervor with which President Bush wanted to get rid of Saddam, even asking his own people to overthrow him. Now they are trying to do just that, and we are putting barriers in their way. helping Saddam to win because Bush thinks he is the lesser of two evils. We are adding to the mistakes that we made in helping to build up Saddam. We will either end up with Saddam in power or someone just as bad. Mr. Johnson wonders if the Palestinians have contributed anything but terrorism to the modem world. Perhaps he has forgotten that the Arabs, of which the Palestinians are one part, gave birth to modem civilization. They contributed much to astronomy, art and literature. . Above all, they developed the mathematical system used to create the very bombs we used on them in this war. Many archeological sites, including some planned for exploration by the Smithsonian Institute, have been bombed out of existence. Critics of the plan for allowing the sanctions more time to work say it would have taken five years. I believe it would have taken much less than that. And, I predict that it will take much longer than five years to solve the pro­ blems created by this war. In the end, these problems will be solved by mediation and this mediation could have taken place before, not after, all the misery and havoc caused by this war. Sincerely, James Pino Nashville FINANCIAL New law expands safety restraints for children The Associated Press and J-Ad Graphics News Service LANSING - Joe Tsao always thought it was a good idea to put his young son in a car safety seat, but a near tragedy made him a true believer. Tsao’s wife, Colleen, lost control of her car on a highway near Woodstock, Ontario, last August and it rolled over seven times, finally coming to rest on its top. Mrs. Tsao was wearing her seat belt, but ended up in the back seat, with a broken col­ lar bone, and covered with bruises and cuts. She's still recovering from those injuries. The couple’s 10-month-old son, Mark, was strapped into his car seal and had a few scratches on his face. “He had a couple of bad days after that, he must have been stiff, but then he was fine. My wife couldn't walk for a week," said Tsao, director of marketing and events for the Pontiac Silverdome. "When I saw the car, I couldn't figure out how anybody survived. Somebody really liked me that day. Somebody upstairs was re­ ally taking care of my family," he said. Since that accident, child safety restraints have been a hot topic for Tsao, and he hopes a new slate law that went into effect Monday will help save more lives. The law is an expansion of the current law that requires children up to the age of 4 riding in the back seat of a car to be buckled into a safety belt or child restraint Officers can stop drivers and issue a ticket if they see violations of that law. The new law requires children from 4 to 15 riding in the back seat to be buckled in. State law already requires drivers and all front seat passengers to be buckled up, but police can only write a safety belt ticket if they’ve stopped a motorist for another violation. Hastings Police say they are prepared to enforce the new law. "If we see a person drive by us, and we see they aren't wearing a safety belt, we wouldn't pull them over," said Deputy Police Chief Mike Leedy. "If we sec a 3 or 4 year old standing up in the seat, we can pull them over for that." of Michigan in Detroit, said the United States lags behind all European nations on child safety. A recent study found children in the United States had an accident death rate a third to 300 percent higher than a cross-sec­ tion of other industrialized nations, he said. "I have a hard lime understanding why more people don't keep their children safe," Knazik said. "One of my colleagues says that people take more care in transporting their groceries home from the supermarket than they do with their children. I’m afraid that’s too accurate. "The biggest hesitancy among parents is still that it's a hassle to buckle their children in. One of our educational goals at Children's Hospital is to convince them it's more of a hassle to spend a lot of time with their child in rehabilitation than backlog up a safety device." Knazik said child restraints especially help prevent head injuries, the leading cause of death and disability for children in accidents. Knazik said the new law would help on several levels. "Number One, it's the law and some people respond to that. But it’s also ad­ vertising and lets people know this is impor­ tant and this is why it’s important, and maybe it makes a difference to one person, so that’s worth it," he said. Leedy added that the car's driver will re­ ceive citations for each violation by passen­ gers under age 16. Passengers age 16 and over will be cited for their own violations. Michigan State Police statistics show motor vehicle accidents as the No. 1 cause of death for children under the age of 15 in the state. In 1989, 73 children 15 or younger were killed and another 10,416 hurt in acci­ dents. Tsao said he often sees children playing in a car and not buckled in. ' "It absolutely drives me nuts. It makes me want to stop the car and confront the people right there on the street," he said. "I can't imagine what goes through people's minds when they do something like that" Thomas Reel, executive director of the Traffic Safety Association of Michigan, said overall safety belt use in Michigan runs about 50 percent. A study last year by the University of Michigan's Transportation Research Institute found 78.4 percent of children less than 4 years old were buckled in, while only 39.3 percent of those 4 to 15 were. However, another study of restraint use for children 3 or younger found 62.9 percent of the devices were used improperly. Dr. Stephen Knazik, director of pediatric emergency education at Children’s Hospital INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... Individual Health Group Health Retirement Life SEARS Continuous Guttering “FREE ESTIMATES" Home Auto Call Doug Ayara Sears, Roebuck And Co. Farm Business Mobile Home Personal Belongings Rental Property Motorcycle 131 W. STATE ST. • 945-2481 OPEN: Monday Friday 9-31X8; Saturday 9:30-5 Since 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE ot 945-3412 Watch for Reverse Splits If you’re a shareholder, here’s something you could probably do without — a reverse split. In most cases you have .been handed some bad nijWs. '".l' ’’7//™ Before you panic and sell your Blue-chip stocks, hear this: There has never been a reverse split in a stock of the Dow Jones In­ dustrial Average since the index was created in 1928. How does a reverse split work? Suppose you own 1,000 shares of $1 stock, the market value is $1,000, and you have a 1 for 10 reverse split. You now own 100 shares of a $10 slock with the same $1,000 market value. The reverse split has (1) reduced the number of company shares outstanding and (2) raised the value of those shares to attract more investors. Most reverse splits happen among lowpriced “penny” stocks. These smaller com­ panies often enter the corporate world with more shares outstanding than major NYSE companies. In order to achieve additional financing, they must first consolidate their swollen capitalizations by reducing the number of outstanding shares. Investors are reluctant to invest more capital in a “penny stock” with 30 million shares or more already outstanding. Management can remedy the situation with a reverse split. For example, in June 1987 a stock that was $1.06 a share had a l-for-8 reverse. One thou­ sand shares were worth $1,060. Today you - STOCKS The following prices are close of business last Reported changes are from ious week. Company Close AT&T 34V. Ameritech 67V. 53V. Anheuser-Busch Chrysler 14V. Clark Equipment 29V. 30V. CMS Energy 56V. Coca Cola 49V. Dow Chemical 59 Exxon Family Dollar 19V. 32V. Ford 38V. General Motors Great Lakes Bancorp 11V. 49V. Hastings Mfg. IBM 113 54V. JCPenney Johnson & Johnson 96V. 42 Kmart 93V. Kellogg Company McDonald’s 34V. 36 Sears Southeast Mich. Gas 15 Spartan Motors 5V. 48 Upjohn Gold $357.25 $4.01 Silver Dow Jones 2945.05 Volume 190,000,000 would own 125 of these $4 shares, and the market value of your holdings would be $500. The shares would have to increase to ,$$.49,3, , share, a shopping 112 percent, before ydy,. would break even. All this, even with the company reporting increased revenues, earn­ ings and an improved outlook. Some reverse splits can work to your favor, at least temporarily. Another example shows how a stock with a l-for-2 reverse split in 1983, at $4.13 a share, traded as high as $12.63 in 1989. That’s good. What’s bad is that at this writing, it’s back to $4 a share. Many investors sell immediately when a company announces a reverse split. That does not, of course, eliminate the possibility of future reinvestment. Once the dust settles and the price of the stock stabilizes, buy back in — if the fundamentals look good and you think the stock has a reasonable future. With the money you received from selling the shares before the reverse split, you can almost always buy more shares at the lower post-split price. Generally, any stock split must be approved by the shareholders. With reverse splits, however, the legal structure of the corpora­ tion could authorize the board of directors to authorize the split without stockholder ap­ proval. This makes it doubly important to carefully monitor your investments if you own low-priced stocks. Although this won’t make you an expert on the subject, you should now be aware of the consequences if one of your holdings ever suf­ fers a reverse split. • r’"!:vr.s : It’s One Year Old And Growing! from the Tuesday. the prev­ Change + 'l. + V. + 2'1. -V. —V. —+ 2V. + 1’/. -V. + 'l< —1 -V. —1 + V. -V. + 1V. -V. + */. + V. +1 —V. + ’/> +'/. + r/> + $.50 + $.11 + 30.2 Thirteenth Annual Antiquarian Book And Paper Show 10:00 am to 5.00 pm Sunday. Apri 7 Lansing Civic Center. 505 W. Allegan. Lansing Admission • $2.00 - 95 Eihlbitori Into: Curious Bookshop _____________ (517)332-0112_____________ </> o NOTICE RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Notice is hereby given: The Rutland Charter Township, Board of Appeals, will conduct a Public hearing, to consider the application of Swift Ex­ cavating Co, 3704 Woodland Road, Woodland, Ml to comply with Barry County Road Commission recommendation to construct Quakezik Street through to Ogimas Street, located on the plat of Algonquin Laks Resort Properties Unit #2. Where: The "lutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan When: April 22, 1991 at 7:30 P.M. The application and site plans are available for in­ spection, at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, at the above address, Mondays and Thursdays, from 9:00 A.M. to noon. Interested persons will be given opportunity to be heard, either verbally or in writing at the above time and place. Bernard Hammond Building Administrator Rutland Charter Township & co 1ft UJ I o w W 0 Cl) U 0 9) 0 (ft (ft 0 (ft (ft 0 0 V c 0) fl M •UM 0 Q) to c 0) 0 SJ cay5 c rt5 e0) CO CD co to w to CftCft S V •c 0 ■M o V) CM (B Ue '£ I? �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 4, 1991 ‘Courageous’ student arrested for stunt J Ad Graphics News Service A college student who said he gets "courageous” when he drinks has been charged with entering a home to see how close he could get to the slumbering resident without waking him. Michigan State Police said Jeffrey M. Fox, 19, of Richland, was carrying a knife when he entered the home on Bassett Lake after a beer and bonfire party nearby. The Michigan Stale University student was bound over Wednesday to Barry County Cir­ cuit Court on charges of carrying a concealed weapon and illegal entry. The weapons charge is a felony, and the entry charge is a misdemeanor. The incident occurred at 10:30 p.m. March 20 while the victim was watching TV at his home on Deer Sight Drive. The resident told police he had fallen asleep, but woke up when he saw movement out of the corner of his eye. Believing someone had entered his bed­ room, the victim went to the basement, picked up a pipe wrench and returned to the living room. The victim ordered the intruder to come out and lie down on the floor. Police said the suspect came out of the bedroom carrying a 4-inch pocket knife. The intruder refused to lie down, but told the victim he would not harm him. The resi­ dent backed up to a telephone and told his unwanted guest to leave. The suspect left the house, and the victim called police, who found Fox at the bonfire near the lake. Fox told police he was on spring break from college and had come down to the lake with friends to have some fun. After drinking several beers, Fox said he noticed the victim asleep io his home and de­ cided to try getting into the house without waking him up. Fox entered the home through an unlocked door, then hid behind the bedroom door when the resident woke up, according to police. Fox told police he took the knife with him for protection, but he denied intending to hurt the victim or lake anything out of the house. Troopers Mary LePage and Vance Hoskins said Fox told them he drunk eight beers be­ fore the incident and was feeling "courageous" and "invincible." Police asked Fox to take a preliminary breathalyzer test. Authorities said he regis­ tered 0.22 on the test, which is a level more than twice the legal limit for drinking and driving in Michigan. CORRECTION A story in last week’s Hastings Banner made a reference to a pawn shop in Hastings. The story did not identify Second Hand Corners by name, but it did imply that the unidentified business is a pawn shop. Second Hand Comers is not a pawn shop. ATTEND SERVICES Hastings Area HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings, Michigan, G. Kent Keller, Pastor. Eileen Higbee, Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday, April 7 9:30 and 11:00 Morning Worship Services Nursery provided. Broad­ cast of this service over WBCHAM and FM; 9:50 Church School Classes for all ages; 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Sharpe Memorial Hall; 4:30 Junior High Youth Fellowship; 5:30 Senior High Youth Fellowship. Tuesday, April 9-7:15 Circle 7, meeting in the Lounge. Wednesday. April 10 7:30 Chancel Choir rehearsal. Fri­ day. April 12 - 6:30 Concern Group <3 meet at Bay Pointe Resturant for dinner, then to the Von Tucker’s for meeting. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar. 2415 McCann Rd.. Irving, Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ day Mass 11:00 a.m. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD, 502 E. Bond. Hastings. Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. 948-2529. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser­ vice — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. April 7 - 8:00 Holy Communion; 9: 15 Church School (all ages); 10: 30 Holy Communion; 6:00 Youth Group. Thursday, April 4 8:00 AA. Saturday, April 6 - 8:00 NA. Monday. April 8 - 6:00 Positive Parenting; 7:00 7:00 Worn. Bible St.; 7:00 SCS Staff. Tuesday. April 9 - 9:00 Worn. Bib. St.; 9:30 Wordwatchers. 11:15 C.S. Lewis; 3:00. Choir School; 7:00 Adventurers. Wednesday. April 10 - 7:00 Bldg. Exp. Comm. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church Streets, Philip L. Brown, Pastor. Church phone 616/945-9574. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. (nursery attendant). Middle High Youth, 5 p.m. and Senior High Youth 6 p.m. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH AM-FM at 10:30 a.m. Monday's Children's Choir Rehearsal 3 p.m. Tuesday. Wednesday, and Thursday Nar­ cotics Anonymous 12:00 noon. Wednesday Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursday Beil Choir rehearsal 6:30 p.m., and Chancel Choir rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Saturday Co-Dependents Anonymous 9 a.m. Thursday, April 4 - Bazaar Workshop, 9:30 a.m. Friday. April 5 - Visually Impaired Persons, 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. April 9 - Hi-Noooen Potluck/Program, 12 noon. Wednesday. April 10 U.M. Women Prayer group, 11:30 a.m.; U.M. Women Lunch, 12:00 noon. Friday, April 12 - Barry County Habitat for Humanity Swiss Steak and Chicken Dinner, 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. James Leitzman Pastor. Sun­ day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults, Teens and Children. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. James R. Barrett. Asst. Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00, Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7:00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Pryer meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir pracicc. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-19. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Cotant. choir director. Sunday morning 9:30 a.m.. Fellowship Time; 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11:00 a.m., Morn­ ing Worship; 5:00 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m., Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from HASTINGS GRACE morning services. Prayer meeting, BRETHREN, (The Bible Church) 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. Bring Your Bible. 600 Powell HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF Road. 1 mile East of Hastings. Our Motto: "The Bible, the whole Bi­ GOD. 1674 West State Road. ble. and nothing but the Bible". Hastings, Michigan, James A. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. for all Campbell. Pastor. Sunday School ages. Morning Worship, 10:30 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery a.m. April 7 Message — By Pastor Sarver. "What happened?" Jesus is provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities God and good, therefore we believe 7: 00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ Him. and want to obey Him. Thurs­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); day - 7:30 p.m. prayer time, SMM Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz for girls 8-11 and Youth Meeting, ages 12-20. Pastor Emeritus, Rus (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Sarver. Phone 945-9224. Every Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits. Sunday is Friendship Day. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. MI 49058. Pastor Robert Kersten. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974. Worship Services — Sundaj, 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. 4-H ST. ROSE CATHOLIC meets Mondays, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. p.m. Bible Study, Wednesdays. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. Saturday 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers, 801 Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses Barber Rd., Hastings. 7:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confes­ sions Saturday 3:30-4:30 n m Q HASTINGS - Frank E. McMillan, 76 of 416 East William Street, Hastings passed away Sunday, March 31, 1991 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. McMillan was born on October 2,1914 in Los Angeles California. He was raised in Hastings and attended Hastings Schools, graduating from Hastings High School in 1932. He was married to Dorothy W. Ballance on September 18, 1937. He was employed for 30 years with Kyes-Davis Company of Battle Creek, retiring in 1978. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and served on the Administration Council, Pastor Parish Council and the Finance Committee of the Church. He was a member and current vice president of the Methodist Mens. Mr. McMillan is survived by his wife, Dorothy; one son, Michael McMillan of Lans­ ing; two daughters, Carol Buchannan of Horida and Kay Burghdoff of Grand Rapids; eight grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; a stepbrother, Robert McMillan of Hastings. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 4 at the Hastings First United Methodist Church with Reverend Philip L. Brown officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings United Methodist Church Memorial Fund or Lhe Church Music Fund. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Hazel F. Bump MIDDLEVILLE - Hazel F. Bump, 85 of Yankee Springs Road, Middleville and former­ ly of Hastings passed away Tuesday, April 2, 1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Bump was bora May 25,1905 in Carl­ ton Township, lhe daughter of Edward F. and Althea M. (Burd) Bronson. She attended Hast­ ings High School, graduating in 1923. She graduated from Barry County Normal in 1924. She attended Western Michigan University for two years. She was married to Carlton A. Bump Octob­ er 4,1929. He preceded her in death November 4, 1988. She was employed at Michigan Bell from 1928 to 1942. She taught school one year at Barry County Rural School. Mrs. Bump is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Linda) Kurr of Middleville; three grandchildren, Dana, Fredrick and Cynthia; one great grandson, Dana Jr.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 5 at the Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings with Reverend G. Kent Keller offi­ ciating. Burial will be at Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Visitation will be Thursday, April 4 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. HASTINGS - Marie McLean, 84 of 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, passed away Monday, April 1, 1991 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Miss McLean was born on May 21, 1906 in Michigan. She came to the Hastings area in 1983 from DetroiL Miss McLean has no immediate family survivors. Her guardian was Chaplain Cathy Vessecchia of Nashville and had a host of friends at Thornapple Manor. Funeral services Will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 4, at Hastings Township Cemetery with Chaplain Cathy Vessecchia officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thornapple Manor. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. JACOBS REXAU. PHARMACY Complara Prescription Sarvica HASTINGS SAVINGS * LOAN ASSOCIATION Hotting* and Lake Odano WREN FUNERAL HOME Hotting* FLEXFABINCORPORATED of Hotting* NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS M*mb.r F.O.lC THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway • Hatting* BOSLEY PHARMACY “Pratcriptiom" -116 5. Jaflarton • 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hotting*. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hotting*. Michigan ------------ - ------------------------- --------------------- Z ) HASTINGS - Willard F. Smith, 83, formerly of Hastings, passed away Saturday, March 30, 1991 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr. Smith was bom on October 18, 1907 in Clarksville, the son of Ira J. and Clarellen Smith. He was raised in Hastings and attended schools there. He was married to Jane Young. Mr. Smith was employed for 36 years as vice president and director of Hastings Manufactur­ ing Company. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Hastings. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Jane; son, William F. Smith of Tampa, Florida; daughter, Mrs. Valerie Fisher of Marietta, Georgia; five grandsons. There will be no funeral service at his request Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by the MetcalfJonkhoff Funeral Home, Grand Rapids. Louise A. Sclater HASTINGS - Louise A. Sclater, 86 of Hast­ ings passed away Wednesday, March 27,1991 at Tendercare of Hastings. Mrs. Sclater was bora on November 12, 1904 in River Rouge, the daughter of Alvia and Augusta (Guenther) Grant. She was raised in River Rouge and attended Ecorse Schools, graduating in 1920. She also graduated from Detroit Business University in 1922. She was married to James S. Sclater on June 15,1930. She was employed at Worchester Salt Company, Great Lakes Ship Yard. She was manager of Warehouse Groceries; bookkeeper for Down River Taxi and Burnell Tax Consul­ tant She was a former member of Our Lady of Lourdes and Rosery Alter Society for 50 years. She was a life member of Sacred Heart League and The Society of Immaculate Heart of Mary. She moved to River Rouge in 1936 where she lived until 1986. Then moving to Hastings, living with her daughter. Mrs. Sclater is survived by her daughter, Florence M. Girrbach of Hastings; three sons, Robert G. of Sand Lake, James Jr. of Trenton, Richard R., of Allen Park; 20 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; two step great grandchil­ dren; one sister, Bernadette Boyer of Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband, James in 1984; a daughter, Lorraine Monske in 1985; great grandson, Justin Schantz in 1981; two brothers, Alvia Jr. and Harry Grant Funeral Mass was held Monday, April 1 at Sl Rose of Lima Church with Father Leon Pohl officiating. Burial was at Michigan Memorial Park in Flat Rock. Memorial contributions may be made to St Rose Education Fund. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. ( Marie McLean Virgil A. McKenzie FREEPORT - Virgil A. McKenzie, 72 of Usbome Road, Freeport passed away Tuesday, April 2, 1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. McKenzie was born April 24, 1918 in Rock Fall, Illinois, the son of Guy L. and Pauline C. (Whitmore) McKenzie. He attended Sl Rose School and Hastings High School, graduating in 1936. He spent all his life on the family farm which he worked until 1985. He attended Sl Rose Lima Catholic Church. Mr. McKenzie is survived by his mother, Pauline McKenzie of Freeport; one sister, Helen Fry of Jackson, Florida; one niece and three nephews. Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 4 at the Fuller Cemetery with Father Leon Pohl officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Rose Church. Middleville Area MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH, 314 E. Main St.. Mid­ dleville. MI. Phone 765-3073. Traditional Latin Mass 4:30 p.m. every Sunday. Confession and Rosary 4:15 p.m. Delton Area OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6547 Lacey Rd., Lacey. Mass: Sunday 8: 30 a.m. POLARIS Snow Check Save $500 and guarantee delivery of your 1992 Polaris snowmobile! Get 5500 in FREE Polaris clothing and accessories and guarantee delivery of a new 1992 Polaris ... snowmobile! ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC , CHURCH, 11252 Floria Rd., Delton. Masses: Saturday. 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: Willard F. Smith ( Frank £ McMillan CHURCH OF GOD, 7th DAY, Banfield, Michigan Services 10 a.m. each S»»uiday. Call 671-4100 or Box 42, Bedford, Mich. 49020. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creex Rd., 8 mi. S., Pastor Brent Pranham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Sunday Mass 9:15 a.m. 1992 Polaris Models • indy Startita • .'rxty in* • intfy Ut« De«u>e • Indy Utt GT • Indy Soon • Indy Soon GT • Indy Trail • Indy Trail DaMe • Indy SuparTraK • indvWdeTra* • Indy 440 • Indy 440 XCR • Indy 500 • indy 500 SP • indy 500 SKS • Indy Classic • Indy 650 • Indy RXL • Indy RXL SKS Reserve a new 1992 Polans • Snowmobile with a $200 nonrefundable deposit by April 15. 1991 Polans will guarantee avail­ ability of the model you choose 1 Complete the purchase by • September 30. 1991' and your Polans dealer will give you $500 in FREE Polans clothing and accessones (Snow Check consumers will not qualify for any other Polans programs in effect at the time of delivery) 2 De Van Michael Loyd Q Kenneth L, Clark ENGLEWOOD, FLORIDA Kenneth L Clark, 80, of 105 Me-bile Gardens, Englewood, Florida, formerly of Harrison and Hastings passed away Sunday March 24, 1991 at his home. Mr. Clark was bcm September 30, 1910 in Barry County, the son of Clyde and Iva (Newton) Clark. He married loleen Newton December 24, 1929. Mr. Clark was employed by the Hastings Table Company and retired from E.W. Bliss in 1971 after 29 years. He is survived by his wife loleen; six daught­ ers, Mrs. Michael (Evelyn) Ulrich of Hastings, Mrs. Lloyd (Louise) Wilson of Battle Creek, Mrs. Fred (Lois) Hollman of Lakeland, Flori­ da, Mrs. Martin (Gladys) Hummel of Hesperia, Mrs. Donald (Helen) Barlow of Nashville, Mrs. Robert (Sandra) Miller of St. Petersburg, Florida; two sons, Floyd of Hastings and Leon of Warrens, Wisconsin; two sisters, Mrs. Clar­ ence (Donna) Donovan of Lady Lake, Florida, Mrs. Robert (Marian) Lester of Delton; one brother Max Clark of Battle Creek; 23 grand­ children and 21 great grandchildren. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service was held in Englewood on April 1 with Reverend Seizert of the United Methodist Church officiating. A memorial service will be held in the Charl­ ton Park Church, Monday, April 8 at 2:00 P.M. with the Reverend Jerry Britton of the Leota Community Church officiating. Ronald Ren Ayers KALAMAZOO - Ronald Ren Ayers, 49, of 3307 Brookmont, Kalamazoo, formerly of Wall Lake, Delton passed away Saturday, March 23, 1991 at Borgess Medical Center where he had been a patient one week. Mr. Ayers bora August 2, 1941 in Kalama­ zoo, the son of William and Betty (Miller) Ayers. He lived his entire lifetime in the Kala­ mazoo, Otsego and Delton areas. He was been employed since 1963 for the city of Kalamazoo. He served with the United Slates Marines during the Vietnam ConflicL He was a member of the Augusta V.F.W. Post #7956. Mr. Ayers is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Michael (Deborah) McCarty of Battle Creek; a son, Daniel Ayers of Bellevue; two grandsons; two brothers, Thomas Ayers of Kalamazoo and William Ayers of Tucson, Arizona; and a dear friend and companion for the past 11 years, Barbara Griebel. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert in 1981; his father, William in Novem­ ber of 1990 and his mother, Betty in January 1991. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation at the funeral home. A graveside Military Service was held Thursday, March 28 at Fort Custer National Cemetery, with Pastor Bernard Blair officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe Kalamazoo County Humane Society, enve­ lopes available at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton. BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP Schedule of Board Meetings The Baltimore Township Board will hold Its regularly scheduled monthly meetings at the Township Hall, 6424 Bedford Road, as follows: □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ C □ Tuesday, April 9,1991....................... 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 14,1991..................... 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 11,1991.................... 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 9 1991......................... 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 13,1991............... 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 10,1991....7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 8,1991............... 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 12,1991.......7:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 10,1991....... 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 14,1992............. 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 11,1992.......... 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 10,1992.................7:00 p.m. These meetings are open to the public. Teddie Soya, Baltimore Township Clerk TITLE: Deputy Probate Register $7.04 an hour $14,643 annually BASE PAY: Harrison’s True Value 11068 Gun Lake Rd. at GUN LAKE Middleville • Ph. (616) 795-3852 . POLARIS ? . Believe It. . ; DeVan Michael Loyd, 10 months, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 30, 1991. He is survived by his mother, Shannon Michelle Allerding and Father Darryl Loyd; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Allerding, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Loyd; great grandpa­ rents, Connie Pierce, Wilda Allerding, Raymond McGandy; many aunts, uncles and cousins and dear friends, Dr. and Mrs. H. William Beebe and family Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 4, at Jenison Chapel of Cook Funeral Home, 1889 Baldwin Street Jenison, Michigan, 49428. POSITION OPENING Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev. Mary Horn officiating. Banfield United Methodist Church Sunday School................ 9:00 a.m. Chureh............................. 9:30 a.m. Country Chapel United Methodist Sunday School............... 9:30 a.m. Church............................ 10:30 a.m. Q TYPE: 60 WPM corrected and/or electronic recorder at 60 WPM corrected Certification as Court Recorder SEND RESUME TO: Robert F. Nida, Court Administrator Probate/Juvenile Court 220 W. Court St., Hastings, MI 49058 Applications accepted through April 19, 1991 EEO �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 4, 1991 — Page 7 Freys to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary Fields-Service speak wedding vows March 2 Krista! Lynn Fields and Paul Alan Service, both of Central Wesleyan College, Central, S.C., were married in a double ring ceremony March 2 at the Oakway Wesleyan Church in Westminster, S.C. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Fields, Ashland, Ky. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Service of Hastings. Performing the ceremony were Dr. Robert Black and the Rev. Orvan Link. Matron of honor was Lisa T. Bright of Clemson, S.C., a friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Rhodonna S. Fields of Ashland, Kimberly S. Fields of Central, and Leigh Ann Daniels of Ashland, all sisters of the bride, and Beth Ann Vance of Ashland, a cousin of the bride. Best man was Donald Service, father of the groom. Ushers were Mukesh Rathor of Greensboro, S.C., Doug Whitney of Brevard, N.C., Tim Clark of . Canton, N.C., and Niphon Makupson of Thomasville, N.C., all friends of the groom. Flower girl was Morgan Ashley Daniels of Ashland, niece of the bride. Ring bearer was Zachary Shea Daniels of Ashland, a nephew of the bride. Organist was Jeanine Skinner of Columbia, S.C. and Monique Burgess of Central was a soloist. The bride is a graduate of Boyd County High School and Central Wesleyan College. She is employed at Central Wesleyan. The groom is a graduate of Hastings High School and a student at Central Wesleyan. He serves as youth pastor at Oakway Wesleyan Church, f bnr )o noz • <•<>$■ The reception took place at the Oakway Wesleyan Church Fellowship Hall in Westminster. After a honeymoon trip to the Bahamas, the couple now is living in Central, S.C. Lehmans to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary The children and grandchildren of Emerson and Phyllis Lehman invite friends, relatives and neighbors to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of their parents and grandparents. An open house will be held Saturday, April 20, at the Sunfield United Brethren Church from 2 to 5 p.m. Emerson and Phyllis were married March 29, 1941, in Woodland, and have resided on their farm since 1941. Their family includes Mike and Sharon Davis of Sunfield, Don and Sue Cooley of Grand Rapids and Dennis Lehman of Lans­ ing. They have seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Your presence is the only gift requested. insrrtirr -r, .• Kimmeys to observe 25 th wedding anniversary Birthday open house set for Mrs. Barnett Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Wolcott of Nashville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Jenny Rebecca, to Brian Douglas Kienutske, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kienutske of Nashville and Karla Terpening of Hastings. Jenny is a 1990 graduate of Gull Lake Christian School and is currently working in Kalamazoo as manager of the footwear department at Kmart. Brian is a 1984 giaduate of Maple Valley. He is currently employed by Auto Style of Grand Rapids. A Sept. 21, 1991. wedding is being planned. Tendercare resident has 101 reasons to celebrate Reichard-Perkins plan May 4th wedding date Forrest (Butch) and Marlene Kimmey will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary Sun­ day, April 7. Their families will be hosts for an open house in their honor from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Michigan Fanners' Hall of Fame, three miles south of Delton on Milo Road. There will be square dancing from 2 to 4 p.m. They request no gifts please. Butch and Marlene were married March 19, 1966. They have three children, Jeff and Audrey Kimmey, Lisa and Tom Fleming and Tina Kimmey. They also have three grandchildren, Jared, Jordan and J.J. Kimmey. Wolcott-Kienutske plan to wed on Sept. 21 Marvin and Cheryl Frey celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on April 2. They were married April 2, 1966, at Dowling United Methodist Church. Their children, Rick, Carol, and Michelle, would like to invite all friends and relatives to a surprise Open House, Sunday, April 7, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Bedford Masonic Temple. The lodge is located on M-66 in Bedford, north of Battle Creek. Friends are invited to attend an open house Sunday, April 7 in honor of the 100th birthday of Margret Barnett of Hastings. The event will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. at 903 E. Mill St., the Hastings home of her son, John, and his wife, Dorothy. They will be hosting the celebration along with Mrs. Barnett's daughter, Margret Matson. Family members from California, Massachusetts and Washington D.C. are ex­ pected to attend the open house. Friends who would like to send birthday cards to Mrs. Barnett, may send them to her in care of Thomapple Manor, Room M-104, 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings, Mi. 49058. NEW HOMEOWNERS ARE NEW PATIENTS. Getting To Know You has be­ come the program more and more health care professionals choose to reach the new folks moving into their community. Most new homeowners say that finding doctors of all specialties is one of their first requirements after moving in. And Getting To w Know You helps them become acquainted with you effectively, exclusively, and with dig­ nity. Getting To Know You... the Rx for telling new home­ owners all about YOU. Mr. and Mrs. John Perkins of Scott, Mich., are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lisa Renee Perkins, to Jason Alan* Reichard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Reichard of Freeport. The bride-to-be is a graduate of ClimaxScott, employed at Upjohns. and is attending KVCC part-time. The groom-to-bc,. £ _grqduflfc.o of Thornapple-Kellogg. aite'rjclcd Michigan Tech University and currently is attending Western Michigan University. The couple became engaged in November and a May 4, 1991, wedding is planned. ITS NEVER TOO LATE TO QUIT. OR TOO EARLY. Need help to quit smoking? Cali your local American Lung Association. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer "Good living,” is the secret to a long and happy life, says Tendercare resident Mabel Cams, as she prepares to celebrate her 101st birthday Friday. Bom April 5, 1890, Cams defines good liv­ ing as, "getting out and doing the things you want to do.” When she was youngdr, that meant being a tomboy and doing whatever the boys did — only better. “I used to climb trees as high as any of the boys,” said Cams, who was raised with two sisters and four brothers. "I could swing from maple to maple as good as any boy.” While Cams said she doesn't climb trees any more, she still likes to keep active. "She’s one terrific lady,” said Teresa Rash, Tendercare activities director. "She’s a good friend to a lot of people here.” Cams enjoys country music, collecting dolls, visiting with other residents and playing bingo three times-a week, „ "I don’t smoke, don't drink, but I do gam­ ble a little," she said with a sly smile. Cams was bom to Benjamin and Ellen Long of Manhatien Bl., who moved their family to the Allegan area before the turn of the century. In 1910, Cams married Roger Raber and had four sons. After losing her first husband, Mabel married William Caras. Cams, who lived in the Allegan area until she moved to Tendercare in 1989, said she en­ joys people. She was a member of the Neighbor's Club and Macabee's Lodge in Allegan. She also said she enjoyed her work as a clerk in a dry goods store and as a babysitter. The development of airplanes, television and space travel are not what Cams considers the biggest changes she has seen during her life. “I think the biggest change is that kids live together now, they don’t get married,” she said. AMERICAN ± LUNG ASSOCIATION* I -.O, David S. McDuffee ATTORNEY AT LAW NEWS Everyweek of your local community, appears in the Banner Call Co...Subscribe 948-8051 9809 Cherry Valley Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-2112 or 1-8OO-594-5119 • Divorce • Real Estate • Business • Probate OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 9-5 | “Chuckwagon ! the Clown” ©®°® © & £ Birthdays, Church Socials, Q Meetings, Reunions, £ Anniversary and all other parties. HELP WANTED | (517) 852-1721 Executive Secretary Southeast Grand Rapids metal stamping facility has immediate full-time opening. Ideal candidate would have clerical engi­ neering background, typing, shorthand or speedwriting skills. Position has a variety of tasks and candidate must be versatile. Salary range from $16,640 to $20,800 depending on experience. Forward resume to Wise Personnel Services. P.O. Box 126, Hastings. MI 49058. Attn.: Kyle. Fee paid. FLORAL CHINTZ for ... Pillows • Draperies • Bedspreads and great for the “New” Spring Look! 1/3 Off In-Stock Patterns GIFT McCall « Simplicity • Kwlk Sew WELCOMING NEWCOMERS NATIONWIDE To b«com« ■ •pontor, call (800) 645-6376 In New York State (800) 632-9400 LWISE PCRSONNU SERVICES INC. P.O. Box 126 129 E. State St. Hastings, MI 49058 218 E. State St., Hastings Ph. 945-9673 HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 8-5:30; Fri. 8-7 Sat 9-5:30 L Locates Ml Machine Repair by Mr. J GfVflfiG.ro KNOW-you i o ! I <£S 2 L-- 7 HULST CLEANERS PICK-UP STATION However, Cams said that divorce is a good idea. “I think it’s good that a woman can tell her husband to get out if he doesn't straighten out.” As her birthday approaches, Cams is look­ ing forward to Friday evening, when five generations of her family will visit her at Tendercare to help celebrate her birthday. Cams has two surviving sons, Leslie Raber of Hastings and Merle Raber of Jonesville. She also has 10 grandchildren, 19 great­ grandchildren and and several great-great­ grandchildren. __ Legal Notices NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice & herwfey givpn that the Barry County Zoning?; Board of;Appeals, will conduct a public hearing for the following: CASE NO. V-4-91 — James and Rebecca Doroh. (applicants) LOCATION: 3962 Briston Lake Dr.. oH Locey Rd. down Bristol Oaks Dr.. Sec. 3. Johnstown Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a detached accessory building larger than 720 square feet. CASE NO V-5-91 — Jerry and Pot Poole (applicants) LOCATION 34) Sunset Dr., off Hutchingson Rd lot 41 of Sunset Shores fl. Sec. 10. Johnstown Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a detached accessory building larger than 720 square foot. CASE NO. V-6-91 — lewis W. Newman (applicant) LOCATION: 12734 Marsh Rd . Lot 53 of Lynden Johncock Plat on the North side between Joy and Lynden Rds.. Sect 6, Orangeville Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to go closer to the sideyards than allowed. MEETING DATE: April 16. 1991 TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Annex Conference Room in the County Annex Building at 117 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either vorbcfly or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Site inspections of the above described proper­ ties will be completely by the Zoning Board of Ap­ peals members the day of the hearing. Persons in­ terested in accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office. The variance applications are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Of­ fice, 220 W. State St.. Hastings, Michigan during the hours 8 o.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please call the Plann­ ing Office at 948-4830 for further Information. Nancy L. Boersma, Clerk Barry County (4/4) SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been made in lhe conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffrey P. Hesterly and Kimberly L. Hesterly, husband and wife to D.M. Bullard Mortgage Bankers Corpora­ tion a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Michigan Mortgage, dated May 17, 1988, and recorded on May 20, 1988 in Liber 466. on pages 440, Barry County Records. Michigan, ond assigned by said Mortgagee to Government Notional Mortgagee Association by mesne assignment(s) dated December 3. 1990, and recorded on February 25. 1991 in Liber 512. on page 131. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be d"* or the date hereof the sum of Forty-Three Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Six and 68/100 Dollars ($43,476.68), including interest at 11 % per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, al the Barry County Court House in Hastings. Michigan, at eleven o'clock a.m. on April 18. 1991. Said premises are situated in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2, Block 1 of Kenfield's Second Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the Plat thereof os recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 37. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sole. Dated: March 7, 1991 Government National Mortgage Association Assignee of Mortgagee Shapiro & Alt Attorneys 700 E. Big Beaver Road. Suite E Troy. Michigan 48083 (313)689 1805 (4/4) �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 4, 1991 Legal Notices SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by FREDERICK R. CAMPBELL AND KATHRYN S. CAMPBELL. HUS­ BAND AND WIFE to EXCHANGE FINANCIAL COR­ PORATION. A MICHIGAN CORPORATION Mor­ tgagee. dated May 26. 1988. and recorded on May 27, 1988. in Liber 466, on page 537, BARRY County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said mor­ tgagee to MIAMI VALLEY BANK, by on assignment dated June 3. 1988, and recorded on June 28.. 1988, in Liber 468, on page 52, BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of sixty seven1 thousand eight hundred twanty and 80/100 Dollars ($67,820.80). including interest at 10.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case made and ap­ proved. notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings, Ml, at 11:00 a.m. on May 2, 1991. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS, BARRY County, Michigan ond ore described as: Part of the 5W 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 36. T3N, R8W, described as follows: beginning at the SW comer of Section 36: thence N 1 degree W 549.8 feet; thence N. 89 degrees 14 minutes E 320 feet to the place of beginning; thence N 89 degrees 14 minutes E 592.3 feet; thence S 1 degree E 549.8 feet: thence S 89 degrees 14 minutes W 592.3 feet: thence N 1 degree W 549 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date if such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(a) in which case the redemption period shall be 90 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 21, 1991 MAIMA VALLEY BANK Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Woodward Avenue Suite 300 (4/18) Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STH JUDICIAL COURT COUNTY OF BARRY File No. 90-151-GC HON. RICHARD SHUSTER CIRCUIT JUDGE EDWART MARKWART and JEANETTE MARKWART, husband and wife, and AMANDA MARKWART Plaintiffs. DONALD CORNELIUS and LINDA CORNELIUS, husband and wife, and MYRTLE BROADHURST jointly and severely, Defendants. JAMES 8. PAHL (P-33716) Attorney for Plaintiff 264 Grand Ledge Highway Sunfield, Michigan 48890 Telephone: (517) 566-8037 NOTICE OF LAND CONTRACT .u. FORECLOSURE SALE DEFAULT having been mode in the conditions of a Judgment of Foreclosure of a certain land con­ tract made on June 24, 1983, wherein DONALD CORNELIUS ond LINDA CORNELIUS, husband and wife, ond MYRTLE BROADHURST ore the vendees and EDWARD MARKWART and JEANETTE MARKWART, husband and wife, ond AMANDA MARKWART ore the vendors: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on Friday, April 26, 1991 at 2:00 o'clock In the afternoon, at the front entrance to the Borry County Courthouse. 220 W State Street. Hostings. Michigan, that being the place established by said Judgment for holding the foreclosure sale, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder at public auction, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on said Judgment of Foreclosure, together with allowable costs of the sale, the lands and premises in said Judgment of Foreclosure mentioned and described os follows: All that port of Section 16. T4N. R7W. Woodland Township, Bony County, Michigan. Commencing 26 rods 1 /4 feet West from the Southeast corner of sold Section 16; thence East 3% rods: thence North 12 rods: thence West 3% rods: thence South 12 rods to the point of beginning. Dated: February 20. 1991 James B. Pahl (P33716) Attorney for Plaintiffs 173 Main Street Post Office Box 115 Sunfield. Michigan 48890 (4/4) Telephone: (517)566-8037 State of Michigan in the Circuit Court for the County of Barry EX PARTE ORDER FOR ALTERNATE SERVICE BY PUBLICATION Ann Landers File No. 90-514-CH Honoroble Richard. M. Shuster ELSIE E. RAMSEY. Plaintiff, RONALD L. SCHAKE and JENNIFER J. SCHAKE. Jointly and Severally. 8055 Lawrence Rd. Nashville. Ml 49073 Defendants Sharon Rosenberger (P-31752) Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 616 Charlotte. Ml 48813 (517) 543-0831 ORDER At a session of said court held In Circuit Court, City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, on the 1st day of March, 1991. PRESENT: HONORABLE RICHARD M. SHUSTER. CIRCUIT JUDGE This matter having come before the Court upon Motion of the Plaintiff, and the Court finding that service of process upon Defendants Ronald L. Schake and Jennifer J. Schake cannot reasonably be made as provided in MCR. 2.105, and service of process may be mode in manner which is reasonably calculated to give Defendants actual notice of the proceedings and an opportunity to be heard, and the Court being fully advised In the premises; IT IS ORDERED that the Plaintiff shall publish a copy of this Order once each week for three con­ secutive weeks In the Hastings Banner of Barry County where the action Is pending, and sending a copy of the Order to the Defendants at his or her last known address by registered mail, return receipt requested, before the date of the lost publication. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that since the Defen­ dants are being sued by the Plaintiff in this Court pursuant to a foreclosure action and to pay all monies remaining unpaid under a Land Contract executed on October 22, 1988; with the sum of $44,198.32 due and payable as of October 10, 1990 regarding real estate commonly known os 8055 Lawrence Road, Nashville, Michigan 49073, ond specifically described as real estate situated in the Township of Maple Grove. County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as follows: W 1/2 of the W 1/2 of theSW 1/4, 10-2-7. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Defendants must file their answer or take other action permit­ ted by law in this Court at the Court address at 220 W. State Street, Hastings. Ml 49058 on or before April 30, 1991, If the Defendants fall to do so. a Default Judgment may be entered against them for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed In this case. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be published once each week in the Hastings Banner for three consecutive weeks, and proof of publication shall be filed in this Court. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be sent to Defendants Ronald L. Schake and Jennifer J. Schake at the lost known address by registered mail, receipt requested, before the date of the last publication, and the Affidavit of Mailing shall be tiled with this Court. HONORABLE RICHARD M. SHUSTER (4/11) Circuit Judge What’s happened to decency? Dear Ann Landers: A recent incident left me wondering what has happened to decency in our society. For two days another man and I frantically tried to get someone to help us rescue a young cat that was stranded atop a power pole ap­ proximately 50 feet high. Several utility companies, along with the local animal control and fire department were contacted. They all refused to help. The reasons they gave were mighty weak. One man said cats eventually come down on their own, which is not always true. Another said, “It’s against regulations to risk a life to rescue an animal.” A third man said, '‘This is not our responsibility.” I was sick with worry that the poor cat might die. If I had had access to a ladder that was long enough, I would have risked my own life to save that cat. After the second anxiety-filled day, I was able to locate an ex­ perienced tree climber who, for a sizable sum of money,’agreed to rescue the cat. Although I was elated that the cat was safe, I was furious that it took a big sum of money rather than genuine concern to save the animal's life. I realize there was danger in­ volved in the rescue attempt, but with all the utility company’s fancy equipment, I can’t understand why not one person was willing to bend the rules a little. That little cat was lucky, but what about the other animals left to die because no one will put compassion ahead of the rules? — Sacramento. Dear Sacramento: I applaud your sensitivity but human life should take precedence if ever there is a question or a conflict. I have read too many tragic stories about Birth Announcements: BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Baby arrives 3 months early. Rene and Kathleen (Shortz) Mendoza of Lansing arc proud to announce the birth od their daughter, Lauren Carole, bom Feb. 9, 1991 at Sparrow Hospital, weighing in at 1 lb.. 7 ozs. and 12 in. long. Baby is gaining every day. Grandparents are Dave and Carole Emory of Lake Odessa, Daryl Shortz, Caledonia and Ching Mendoza of St. Joe, Mi. t'roMce uourr County of Barry CLAIMS NOTICE File No. 85-19362-IE Estate of Elizabeth Askins. Social Security Number 365-68-9190. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whose lost known address was 604 S. State St.. Nashville. Ml 49073 died 7/8/1985. An instrument dated 8/2/1972 has been admitted as the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. Ray­ mond C. Askins. 710 Adams St., Boyne City. Ml 49712, or to both the independent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court, Hastings, Michigan 49058, within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice Is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to It. Raymond Askins Petitioner 710 Adams St. Boyne Qty. Ml 49712 (4/4) (616)582-7748 BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Greg and Cheryl Clark of Fort Wayne, Ind. announce the ,birth4of.their daugmffr Monieta Clark. Sfifc was bom March” 13 at Parkview Memorial'Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind., weighing 8 lbs’, 3 ozs. Grandparents are Kenneth and Joyce England of Sunfield and Dr. Richard and Beverly Clark of Hastings. Great-grandparents are Forest and Monieta England of Sunfield and Melvin and Ina Holton of Sunfield; O M and Helen Gleason of Florida; great-great grandmother is Glady Gregg of Sunfield. children burning to death in fires when they ran back into the house to rescue a pet. Just recently an adult in Illinois drowned when she crawled out on a frozen lake to rescue her dog. I love animals, too, but no person should give his or her life to save a pet. It’s too big a price to pay. If you don’t believe me, ask the surviving family members. Here’s another controversial letter about animals: Dogs shot for no reason Dear Ann Landers: I live in West Point, Ind., where a man walked out of his home with a gun and 16 shells and shot two dogs who happend to be in his backyard. I was acquainted with both dogs. They were very gentle. My 17 nieces and nephews, rang­ ing in age from 1 to 15 years, have played with those dogs for hours on end and not one child was ever hurt. One Labrador named Alex is now dead. The other, a Great Dane named Sam, will live, but he is full of buckshot and has a broken hind leg. It will cost a great deal to fix him up and he will never be really healthy. If those dogs were hurting someone I could see the justification in shooting them, but they just happened to be on the man’s property. Did he have the right to shoot 16 rounds into these wonderful animals? If the law says he does, then the law needs to be changed. — West Point, Ind. Dear Indiana: If those dogs were just walk­ ing across the man’s property, threatening no one, that man should be checked out. He could be dangerous. According to Gary Lawson at Northwestern University Law School, he almost surely had no legal right to shoot those dogs since they were not en­ dangering people or property. The dogs’ owner may be entitled to recover damages. Letter to traffic hopper Dear Ann Landers: This is an open letter to the highway hopper. Traffic was moving at 30 mph instead of 55.- Rather than go with the flow, you saw the traffic pattern as a checker­ board to jump around in order to reach your destination sooner. I first noticed you driving behind me. You must have mistaken the space in front of my car for an invitation, since you switched lanes, accelerated and then jumpodjn front,Qf me. You were.R few car lengths closer to your destination, but you still ended up traveling 30 mph. Then I saw you hopping around some more. Passing on the left, on the right, with and BOY, Joshua Lawrence, bom March 13 to Angel and Brian Brandon. Vermontville, weighing 8 lbs.. 1% ozs., 21 in. long, time: 10:25 a.m. BOY, Branden Scott, bom March 15 to Kitrina and Kevin Courtney, Hastings, weighing 8 lbs,, 8 ozs., 21 in. long, time: 10:42 p.m . BOY, Drew Robert, bom March 14 to Sue and Robert Deming, Hastings, weighing 9 lbs., 1% ozs., 23M in. long, time: 1:40 p.m. GIRL, Kasey Lynn, bom March 17 to Donna and Shawn Rowley, Hastings, weighing 6 lbs., Mi ozs., 20 in. long, time: 1:40 p.m. ttiu imiK Hastings • Middleville • Bellevue • Nashville • Caledonia Current Annual Percentage Rate ... 10.875% Maximum Annual Percentage Rate ... 18% Gem of the Day: My anser to someone who told me that I looked “so much better without my glasses,” would be, “Thanks. So do you.” What's the truth about pot, cocaine. LSD. PCP, crack, speed and downers? “The Lowdown on Dope ’ ’ has up-to-the-minute in­ formation on drugs. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.65 (this includes postage and handlig) to: Lowdown, do Ann Landers, P.O. Box H562. Chicago. III.606/1-0562. (In Canada,^end $4.45.) COPYRIGHT 1991 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE, INC. those who successfully complete the class. A babysitter directory also will be made available to the community. Written parental permission is necessary for publication of the babysitter's name in the directory. Linda Boldrey, a registered nurse; Martha Webb of the Learn “N" Play Center; Cindy Lancaster, registered dietician; Ed Hope, an EMT; and Chip Smith of the Nashville Fire Department will be the instructors. The fee is $5. Preregistration is required, by calling 948-3125. Stress Management programs planned A stress management program will be presented at Pennock Hospital by Cathy Vessecchia, Dr. J. Seelig and Dr. J. Olds Thursdays, April 11 through May 2, from 7-9 p.m. in Pennock Hospital’s Physicians Center, education classroom. The program will focus on the nature of stress and signs and symptoms of stress overload. The relationship between stress and personality, lifestyle, work performance, For a limited time, HASTINGS CITY BANK is waiving all closing costs when the state equalized value of your home can be used in place of the nor­ mally required appraisal. Just bring in your current real estate tax assessment and we can quickly pro­ cess your application. There is No Annual Fee. And the interest payments can be tax deductible - con­ sult your tax advisor for details. Use your home equity line: whenever you need it, for whatever you choose: cars, boats, home im­ provements, vacation, college, etc. Stop by or call any Hastings City Bank Office today to establish your HOME EQUITY CREDIT LINE. Member FDIC Dear Ann Landers: I'm writing in reference to a recent column in which you mentioned the $500 billion savings and loan debacle. We Americans are well aware of this mess, as well as other messes in our government. We mean it when we say we want to call or write a letter to our representatives, but more often than not, we do nothing and continue to be part of the silent majority. Why is this? I believe a great many citizens would break their silence if they knew whom to contact in local, state and national government. We care. With the appropriate guidance we could let, our. elected representatives know exactly how we feel. Ann, why don’t you use your influence to get the newspapers to print the names and ad­ dresses of our representatives? The papers could also give us some directions regarding the proper salutation and the correct way to close a letter. Please, Ann, give us a hand. Our elected of­ ficials wouldn’t be getting away with so much if they knew we were keeping an eye on them. — J.E. in Michigan. Dear Michigan: Anyone who is interested in writing to an elected official need only call the public library and ask for the correct spell­ ing and address. You’d be surprised at how much attention these politicians pay to their mail. They realize that they serve at the discretion of the voters, and it is important that they keep their eyes and ears open to their constituents. So write on, folks! A young babysitters class is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 13, at Pennock Hospital's Learn “N" Play Child Care Center at 2049 N. Broadway, Hastings. Students in the sixth grade or higher can learn the responsibilities associated with babysitting. Topics will include basic child care, fire safety, CPR and first aid, nutritious snacks appropriate for children and activities that are fun and help children develop skills. Certificates of achievement will be given to NO CLOSING COSTS ON A HOME EQUITY LOAN LENDER Write to elected officials Young babysitters class planned by Pennock Hospital’s Child Care Center It’s On The House m without signaling. Each time, you gained three or four car lengths. I was truly amazed at how you managed to use that entrance ramp as a means to pass traffic on the right — that must have been , <>jd for 10 car lengths. I suppose »* worth all the aggravation you cauf_.. — to mention the potential for accidents. You must have known that if traffic was averaging 30 mph you could shave all of two minutes eff of your travel time for every 264 car lengths that you gained. For those who need to have things spelled out for them, here it is. — Calculating on the L.I.E., Bellmore, N.Y. Dear Bell: Thanks for a letter that should be taped to the dashboard of every asphalt jockey’s car. Those lunatics who keep swit­ ching lanes, thinking they are going to save some time, need to see the cold, hard facts ex­ actly as you have outlined them. Bless you. health and illness will also be presented. Participants will have an opportunity to ex­ plore and practice a variety of techniques to manage or modify their response to stress. In­ cluded will be information on self awareness, relaxation responses, as well as exercise techniques to manage stress. The programs format will include lectures, discussion and various participatory exercises. The course fee is $25 and preregistration is requested by calling 948-3125. NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE 55 or older? Now you can save 30% on homeowners insurance! We've reduced the cost of our homeowners insurance by 30% for policyholders 55 and older. If you are 55 or older, you’re entitled to our new mature homeowners discount vluto-Ownm Insurance The,’No fM&rnfbop&,Contact your local Auto-Owners agent. * listed in the Yellow Pages under Insurance. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 4, 1991 — Page 9 From Time to Time... By Esther Walton Early schools in Yankee Springs The Briggs School is typical of the rural schools In Barry County and is about the same shape and size as the one In Yankee Springs. This is the fifth article about Yankee Spr­ ings, written by Schuyler Bowen in 1941: By Schuyler Bowen Barry County was not without her schools in the earlier days. The pioneers realized that only through an educational system could their children be trained for citizenship, given better prospects in life and higher social standards. So, one of their first acts was to organize primary schools. Previous to these, a few private schools were operated. The first of this type is said to have been taught by Sarah Paul at Middleville in 1835. The Slater Mission School in Prairieville, started in 1836. was operated for the benefit of Indians connected with the Mission. The records show that in 1839 a school house was erected in Hickory Corners for children of the whrte settiers. Man Bartow. a daughter of Judge Nathan Bartow, taught the first school in Yankee Spr­ ings Township, in a building that wtk planned and constructed for a dwelling was situated near the Mansion House, the famous tavern of Yankee Bill Lewis. Other private schools were started at other points in Barry County. As the population of the county increased, townships were divided into school districts. Free schools were established as the county’s educational system in 1869. The state con­ stitution provided for public schools in 1850, and the little “red” or “white” school houses, one-room buildings, were to be found in various parts of the county prior to 1869. Yankee Springs had 10 school districts, fur­ nished with hand-made benches, small blackboards, plank floors and open fire places. The teacher’s equipment consisted of a broom, a hickory gad and a pice of chalk. These crude buildings with their crude fur­ nishings, conducted by such teaching talent as was then available, nevertheless furnished the foundations for many noted men and women who started life in Yankee Springs Township. These primary schools were under the con­ trol of the State Board of Education and super­ vised by county school commissioners. At first these schools were supported by what was known as the “rate bill,” paid by the parents or guardians of the children, at so much for each child the parents or guardians kept in school. If they could not pay, their children were denied the right to attend school! It is difficult for us now (1941) to conceive that such a situation ever existed in Barry County, but it did. Later education was regarded as a vital public concern, and public schools were supported by the taxpayers. But it was not easy to get adequate support. Teachers’ salaries were not infrequently 50 Barry County Marriage Licenses: James Allen Baker, Delton and Rhonda Leigh Rackley, Delton. James Douglas Kilmartin, Middleville and Debra Rae, Middleville. Thomas Michael Carr, Delton and Jodi Elizabeth Taylor, Delton. William Arthur Cridler, Hastings and Julie Janine Russell, Hastings. Darrell Gregory Evans, Wayland and Vicki Sue Weeks. Wayland. Robert Allen Edwards. Middleville and Denise Darlene Fishman, Middleville. James Aaron Newton. Hastings and Brenda Sue VanArsdal, Hastings. James Michael Padden, Hastings and Laurie Ann Heslip, Hastings. Darren J. Moored, Hastings and Kimberly D. Rogers, Middleville. Kelli VanDenburg is co-valedictorian The story about Hastings High School’s Top 11 students in the April 28. edition of The Banner did not name Kelli VanDenburg as class valedictorian. VanDenburg and Geri Eye are co-valedictorians for the class of 1991. cents or one dollar a week, the teacher’s board and room being furnished in the houses of the children by their parents, first one family, then another in rotation. Under the rate bill, children of poor people had no opportunity whatever for an education. It was a poor system viewed from any stand­ point, and an outrageous discrimination against children of poor folks, because such children were not responsible for their parents’ lack of finances, and they needed all the help the schools could give them to make their way in the world. The old-fashioned singing schools and writing schools were not conducted as part of the educational system of the eartier days. Nevertheless, they had much educational vahK. They were held evenings in the school bouses, usually in the late fall, winter and ear­ ly spring months. They were attended by adults as well as young people. The emphasis placed on correct spelling and legible handwriting were worth while. Local geography was stressed in the schools then in a way that helped the pupils in later years The little folks were' taught the names of the townships of the county in a way that stuck by them. The old-fashioned mental arithmetic, which was a large feature of the schools of 60 and 70 years ago, might not be approved now. but the problems in mental arithmetic made youngsters think, think quickly and think ac­ curately. That heled the pupil when he went out into the world on his own. The evening singing schools, spelling schools and writing schools brought the neighbors together and had social values, which were needed then. Maybe we need them now. In 1870, a teacher named George Purdy organized what was known as the Yankee Springs Township Schools Picnics. These were continued annually for 40 years. There are (in 1941) many men and women living in the township today who well remember the gala times they had at these annual gatherings. Each school came as a group, riding in a big wagon, fitted with extra seats, trimmed with evergreen bought, the occupants by four horses. Each school group had a part in the program. Most of these picnics were held at Streeters Landing, Gun Lake, in June at the close of the school year. A certain apple orchard was set out in the early days, only a short distance from the Mansion House. It was known as "The Yankee Springs Apple Orchard. ’ ’ It had stood the ravages of time. In its day, it supplied two large apple dryers with its products, giving employment to several persons during the apple season. A part of the orchard (in 1941) still re­ 891*9239 795*7803 mains. It is said that a man named Parish set out this orchard. It is said that he bought a considerable acreage of land at that place on a contract, which provided that he would be given a large credit on the purchase price for each acre he set out to apple trees. He set out enough to more than pay for the land he brought. It was also claimed that he failed to pay the eastern nurseryman for nearly all of the trees he purchased. But, as usual in such cases, he didn’t make much by such methods. There were too many apples, and they were not marketed advantageously. The orchard was uncared for many years; but a few years ago the orchard was picked up by a man who knew what to do with it. He trimmed the trees, cultivated and fertilized and the orchard again became a good producer. Yankee Springs was lhe only township in this county that grew pine timber. At one time there was a large tract of pine north of Gun lake, owned by L.N. Barnard, who lived in the state of New York. It was claimed to be the best pine in this part of the state. These trees were so tall and straight and were so close together that the sun could only be seen at noon in many parts of this dense pine forest. My father and grand­ father, Bowen and Son, purchased about 80 acres of this Barnard timber. Mr. Barnard afterward said: “This is all the money I ever realized from all the pine I own­ ed in this tract, as the rest of the timber was practically all stolen." TJ. McGee owned 36 acres, E. Sensiba was the owner of 50 acres and T. Torey of 48 acres of that pine land joining the Barnard tract, and each of these men made split and shaved shingles. Still later McGee and Sen­ siba got an improved shingle mill, which was operated by horsepower, rigged up to connect with a large knife that split the shingles, and did a much more rapid job than the old hand­ shaving process. Most of the timber in Yankee Springs was hardwood. One of the first saw mills was located on the Payne farm, on the banks of the lake that bears that name. Mr. Payne and his son-in-law erected their mill on the stream, formed by the junction of the outlets of Bartow and Hogg lakes, where it empties into Payne Lake. The building was a large frame one, con.'tructed of hewn timbers ranging in size from 18 inches to 20 inches square, all made from white pine. The mill was located because of the water power available there. There was about a four-foot nine-inch fall. It was the old­ time sash saw mill, with the saw hanging in a big wooden frame, constructed something like the one-man buck saw is today, and it ran straight up and down. This was a slow process of making lumber, and the mill only had a capacity of from one to two thousand feet of lumber per day. when everything went wdl. They nicknamed these mills “Up-to-day and Down-ao-monow “ After the null was operated for some time, it was found that the water power was insuffi­ cient to do the required work, due to the low head of water fall. _ Natian Bartow bought this mill and moved the same about a mile north to a point near Barlow Lake, which was named in honor of Mr. Bartow, at a place now known as Bowens Mills. Here they gained a fall of water of about 14 feet, which furnished a lot more power to operate the mill. The Payne Lake sawmill building also was taken down and reconstructed at the new loca­ tion and was operated there for a good many years. Mr. Bartow sold this property to Timothy Miles, who installed new machinery, putting in an improved Muley upright sawmill. This new machinery was moved by ox team from New York State. This mill was then con­ sidered one of the best mills in this part of the state, having a capacity of from six to seven thousand feet of lumber per day. The big saw moved up and down 350 times per minute, thus turning out a far larger product each day than the old Payne mill. It was nicknamed “Mush and Milk.” Mr. Miles sold the mill to O.C. Balers, who owned and operated it for about a year. In 1864, it was sold to Edwin H. Bowen and Son, grandfather and father of Schuyler L. Bowen, the write; of this history. Lake Odessa News: The State Joumai lists in its boys' all­ conference basketball teams Chris Duits, a senior on its first team. Brent Barker, a junior, is listed on the second team for Class B. Bertha Allen has moved from Emerson Manor to an apartment on South Cedar Street in Greenville. Her new location puts her across the street from her grandson, Robert Allen. The severe storm March 27 pruned several trees, judging by the number of downed limbs and by the loads of brush and branches being hauled away by village trucks. A large evergreen tree at the corner of the Joe Vela home was uprooted in the early morning hours following the storm and it blocked their driveway, and that of Laurel Garlinger. Luckily, the Vela auto was parked nearer to the street and escaped damage. The Good Friday service was well attended. Eight local pastors took part in the service, with the Rev. Ward Pierce bringing the message. Pastors Keith Laidler and George Speas sang a duet. Other pastors read scrip­ ture and offered prayers. The Maundy Thursday service at Central United Methodist Church had about 60 in at­ tendance with a meal first, each table with its own menu. Communion was served at the tables. Then the company proceeded to lhe church for a service of meditation, music and scripture readings, with the candles being ex­ tinguished as the service continued. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet Thursday, April 11, with the FFA debate team providing the program. Helen Gray was scheduled to move to M.J. Clark Home in Grand Rapids April 1. She will be in the assisted living section of the retirement home. Reports have come of severe storm damage to the northwest of here, with the roof of the gymnasium at Baldwin High School being destroyed. Sections of the roof pierced other wings of the building, causing much water damage in other rooms. Pare nt/teacher con­ ferences were scheduled for that evening. The conferences were cancelled, as was the school session for Thursday, giving the students 11 noplace HoME LIKE THORNAPPLE MANOR 2700 Nashville Rd. Hastings. Michigan 49058 e.o.e. Saturday, April 6th '/V Visit the 25 booths featunn* old and new dolls and teddy bears, as well as acoessonts to go with both! Attend the afternoon tea, rith an Enesco representative who will be presenuni "Memories of Yesterday", a talk and .demonstration on collectibles, from 11:30 to 3:00. Lots of “bcary" Specials throughout Turkeyville Shops and Restaurant! 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Please call ... 945-2407 Before April 5 for an interview. days spring vacati'v and one massive headache for adm;- ration and school board, who were left v.-itti the problem of how to repair the building enough to hold classes by April 8. The northwest corner of Big Rapids was cordoned by police because of lhe massive damage from uprooted trees and from falling limbs that damaged many homes and cars. Sections of the vicinity were without electricity for nearly a full day. Children of Central United Methodist Church enjoyed an Easter Egg hunt Saturday morning with singing, a play and other enter­ tainment indoors following the hunt. This was organized by their teachers. Older children had rehearsed a play for the youngsters. The Rev. Keith McIver and wife Cora of Lake Odessa, pastor of the Congregational Church, were visitors of Ruth Peterman at the Lowell Medical Center. Other visitors were Harold and Letha Reese. Clara French, Alma Kruger, and Irene Haskins on Sunday. They brought a basket of flowers, cards and candy as a treat, as well as cards from people at the church. The Easter service dedica'jon followed the sunrise breakfast. Morning worship also was held. The Friday service was held at the United Methodist Church. Rev. Ward Pierce was the speaker. The Western Association of the Congrega­ tional Church will be at a local church April 7. Geraldine Klahn has been entertaining her family which plans to return to their home in Muskegon after Easter. Mrs. Letha Reese and other family members and friends attended a birthday party for Tasha Purches of Vermontville at her parents’ home, Michele and Frank Purches. The one-year-old enjoyed the gifts and birth­ day cake and older ones enjoyed lunch and visiting. Florence Hunt, who has been staying at the home of her daughter and family, the Mar­ shall Myers family in rural Woodland, is able to be back in her apartment at Lake Manor. Susie Hansbarge r, who has spent the winter in Florida, is returning soon, as well as other local residents. The Spring Season is the time when everyone gets the urge to improve property, make alterations, or complete an addition. Whatever is needed at your house — now is the time to secure the loan that will help you complete your plans. The next few months are ideal for such jobs, so get ready with help from National Bank. See our Loan Officers Soon so the Season Starts Right West State at Broadway Hastings, Michigan Gun Lake Office 12850 Chief Noonday Rd. Member FDIC unota �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 4, 1991 • HASTINGS * Varsity Baseball 1991 Spring Sports... We support all the teams in Barry County! Have a safe, successful season! CAPPON OIL Right Away Oil Change m 37 • 945-3354 Music Center Tues., April 9 PREVIEW * Hastings * Delton-Kellogg TV & VCR Sale & Service Thurs., April 11 Sat., April 13 Tues., April ’6 Thurs.. 18 Sd 20 H Ionia Otsego (DH) (5 Innings) Hastings Invitational Harper Creek Lakeview Grand Ledge Invitational . , April 23 Marshall Thurs., April 25 Hillsdale (DH) Tues., April 30 Harper Creek Thur?., May 2 Albion (DH) Sat., May 4 Dowagiac Invit. Tues., May 7 Lakeview Thurs., May 9 Sturgis (DH) Sat., May 11 Maple Valley Invit. Tues, May 14 Marshall Tues, May 21 Coldwater (DH) Fri.. May 24 Pre-District Tues, May 28 Portage Northern Wed, May 29 Maple Valley Fri.-Sat, May 31 or June 1 Districts Sat., June 8 Regional Fri.-Sat, June 14-15 Finals A H A A A A H H A A H H 430 4:00 9:00 530 530 1030 530 3:30 5:00 330 11:30 530 133 A H 530 A 130 H 430 430 A Ceach: Jeff Simpson Pitching key to Hastings baseball success in 1991 Ferrellgos In baseball, pitching is the name of the game. And it should be lhe key to the success of the Hastings baseball team this spring. The Saxons lost a pair of strong arms from last season’s team that finished 14-15 overall and won a pair of tournament titles, so coach Jeff Simpson is hoping seniors Bob Huver and Jeremy Horan and junior Ryan Nichols can contribute some solid innings this year. Gone from the staff are Tom Vos and Scott Hubbert, both of whom now are playing at Aquinas College in Grand Rapids. Simpson says Lhe two both had solid seasons a year ago. "They will be difficult to replace,” he said. "We will still be a young team this year, but I feel we have one of our better balanced teams in the past few years.” Simpson says Huver probably will be the ace of the staff this year. Huver was 3-3 last season, including a no-hitter against Delton Kellogg in the season finale, in which he came 1490 W. Green Hastings, Ml Call 945-5233 CulBman Insurance for your Life, Home and Car 203 S. Michigan 945-3412 Hastings Savings &Loan 201 E. State St., Hastings 945-9561 TbM ( GOOD-YEAR I within one batter of a perfect game. He will also play in the outfield. Horan will move into the starting rotation after a 1990 season in which he worked out of the bullpen, as well as see playing time in the outfield and the infield. Nichols was 2-1 last year, but appears to be much stronger this season, according to Simp­ son. He is also dangerous at the plate, hitting .274 and finishing third on the Saxons in RBIs in 1990. Nichols will play shortstop when not taking the hill, having started there as n sophomore. Juniors Tad Mellen, Ken Lambeth and Shawn Davis will also see action on the mound this year. All three pitched on the junior varsity a year ago. Senior catcher Nick Williams, who holds the Hastings career home run record with 13, is also back. Williams took opposing pitchers deep early and often in 1990, blasting eight home runs, driving in 35 runs and hitting at a .395 clip. Williams led the Saxons with 13 stolen bases last season and averaged about one run­ ner thrown out per game over the last half of the season. Simpson says Williams’ handling of the pit­ ching staff will also be a key. “With Nick’s leadership and ability to call a good game, our pitching staff should make progress rapidly,” he said. Juniors Scott Carpenter and Jamie Hanshaw will split time at first, as well as designated hitter. Carpenter hit .250 last year, while Hanshaw also makes good contact, after spen­ ding last year on the junior varsity. Trent Weller and Ted Wilder, a pair of juniors, will share playing time with Horan at second base. Simpson says that Weller may fill one of the Saxons’ other pressing needs, which is a quality leadoff hitter. Pat Kelly split time at third hav last vear Hastings softball team blends experience with youth n tire SERVICE, 235 5. Jefferson Sl HASTINGS mew with Paul Rose. Look for Kelly to play third most of this season, with Rose shifting to the outfield. Senior G»be Griffin will handle the bulk of the duty ia center field. Griffin missed last season with jaw surgery, but is an excellent defensive outfielder and covers a lot of ground, according to Simpson. Senior Karl Gielarowski also had injury problems last year, but will play right field this campaign. Simpson hopes his squad will be able to finish in the upper division of the Twin Valley standings, but says it will come down to the consistency of his pitching. The Saxons open the season with a busy week, playing host to Ionia Tuesday in the opener, then traveling to Otsego for a doubieheader on Thursday. They will then be the host team for the Hastings Invitational, which they won a year ago. J phone 945*9549 1215 W. STATE STREET HASTINGS, MICHIGAN McDonald* Tom’s Market 241 E. State Road Hastings, Michigan Phone 945-5372 Blankenstein PONTIAC • OLDSMOBILE CMC TRUCKS 328 N. 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(Missing: Tammy Galbreath) Hastings golfers face tall order Last year’s Hastings girls’ golf squad shared the Twin Valley title, finished second at the regional meet and wound up eighth at the state finals. While reaching last season’s lofty heights may be somewhat difficult, coach Gordon Cole expects this year’s team to be another solid group by the end of the season. The Saxons lost two of 1990’s top per­ formers, Jenny Chase and Jackie Longstreet, but returns a solid nucleus of talent. Included in that group are co-captains Bobbi Jo Nelson and Angelic Cooklin. Nelson received all-league honors last season. Mindy Frey and Kelly Cruttenden also saw a lot of action last year. Cole says that he also has some younger players with a lot of talent. "This will be sort of a rebuilding year,” he • HASTINGS • Boys & Girls Track Schedule Sat, Mar. 23 Tues, April 9 Thurs, April 11 Tues, April 16 Sat, April 20 Tues, April 23 Fri, April 26 Tues, Apnl 30 Thuis, May 2 Tues, May 7 Sal, May 11 Tues, May 14 Sat, May 18 Wed, May 22 Thurs, May 23 Tues, May 28 Sat, June i Western Mich. (Boys Indoor) Greenville Hinsdale Marshall A H H H Hastings Relays H jkeview Otsego Relays A A H Sturgis Coldwater Harper Creek Alma Invitational Albion Regional Twin Valley • Albion Twin Va’ky J.V. Meet (Hillside) Bar, County at Delton Stole Finals Beys Coach: Paul Fulmer Giris Coach: Pat Murphy A*it. Coach: Gary Ivinskas Asst Coach: A H A A H A A Kart Schwartz Member FDIC WELTON’S SALES AND SERVICE Heating - Cooling 401 N. Broadway Call 945-5352 1030 4:30 4:30 4 30 ’030 4:30 5:00 4:30 4:30 4:30 1030 4:30 9:30 430 said. "We hope to gradually make progress as the season goes on.” Cole also said that his squad was helped by a recent scoring change for Twin Valley meets. “Last year was the first year they used six players’ scores for league matches,” he said. “I think that helped us out. We were able to get more girls experienced.” Sturgis should be the team to beat in the conference, according to Cole. The Trojans return the bulk of last year’s team and have two solid players out that did not play last season. Hastings will open its season Tuesday at Ionia, then will travel to Charlotte on Thurs­ day. The Saxons’ initial home match will be the following afternoon at the Hastings Coun­ try Club. Ionia Charlotte Mon, April 29 Wed, May 1 Thurs, May 2 Mon, May 6 Wed, May 8 Fri, May 10 Mon, May 13 Tues, May 14 Fri. or Mon., May Sat., June 1 Caledonia Eaton Rapids Harper Creek (TV) A 130 A H 130 A Lowell Hastings (TV) H H Grand Ledge H Albion (TV) A H Saranac Greenville Coldwater (TV) Lowell (5 teams) (Rain Date) Twin Valley Conference 17 or 20 Regional Finals Coach: Gordon Cole A A A A 3:30 130 130 130 3:39 130 4:00 430 130 430 350 Marshall Hastings boys’ track team should be well balanced With 55 total athletes on the squad, in­ cluding 23 letter winners from a year ago, the Hastings boys’ track team will be shooting for an improvement on last year’s fifth-place finish in the Twin Valley Conference. The team should display excellent balance this season, according to coach Paul Fulmer. "This year we should be strong in most all events, with the exception of the hurdles and the pole vault," Fulmer said. "We have a lot of inexperienced kids (in those events).” Nine seniors and eight juniors who lettered last year return, including some solid sprinters. Seniors Tom Bell and Don Moore, juniors Derek Gonzalez. Man Haywood and Mark Peterson and sophomore Derek Freridge should be solid sprinters for the Saxons this year. Leading the distance corps will be seniors Marc Belcher and Cliff Neil, juniors Matt Lancaster and Jeremy Maiville, and sophomores Brian Sherry and Brad Thayer. Junior Chris Youngs and senior Chad Lund­ quist will handle the shot put and discus events. Hastings also has three solid long jumpers, including Bell, Gonzalez and sophomore Scon Ricketts. Sophomore Matt Brown should lead the Saxon high jumpers, while junior Jason Hetherington will the top pole vaulters. Hastings will open the outdoor season Tues­ day at 4:30 p.m. against Greenville, with the Saxons opening league action Thursday against Hillsdale. The annual Hastings Relays are scheduled for Saturday. April 20. at 10 a.m. Wren Funeral Home JC Penney, Inc. 116 East State Street Downtown Hastings • HASTINGS • Girls Golf Tues, April 9 Thurs., Apnl 11 Fri, April 12 Mon,April 15 Wed, April 17 Tues, April 23 Thurs, April 25 MEMBER OF FDIC Offices in Hastings, Middleville and Caledonia 502 S. Jefferson Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone 945-2471 The Hastings softball team has a l<M of ex­ perience back from last year’s team. Yet it has just four seniors, one of whom did not play last season. If that sounds paradoxical, it shouldn’t. In 1990 the Saxons were a team dominated by sophomores. Coach Larry Dykstra hopes those young ladies, now juniors, have what it takes to challenge Lakeview, Harper Creek and die rest of the upper echelon of the Twin Valley conference. While the Hastings infieki returns virtually intact from a year ago, the starting outfield is completely gone. Dykstra says that finding capable replacements in the outfield and some solid pitching will be keys to the Saxons’ success. “We will be a very young team." he said. "We have eight juniors back from last year, so that will help. We should be a good hitting team.” The returnees from last year include first baseman Kelle Young, an honorable mention all-Twin Valley pick in 1990. An excellent all-around athlete. Young hit .410 a year ago. Shana Murphy also should be dangerous at the plate, with an average hovering around .350 last season. She will play catcher. Stephanie Leatherman, also a junior, will be the primary pitcher for the Saxons this spr­ ing. She was 2-5 last season, but is improving nicely, according to Dykstra. "Defense will be a key, because I don’t think we will strike a lot of people out,” Dy .extra said. Seniors on the squad include Tammy Galbreath, Elissa Kelly, Karrie McCarty and Nicole Otto. The other juniors back from last season include Kristy Abendroth and Marci Jones. Dykstra lists traditional powers Lakeview and Harper Creek as the teams to beat in the league. "That is usually pretty typical,” he said. "They are good year in and year out. I don’t think the pitching will be as strong as it has been recently." The Saxons will be host to Ionia Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. Otsego will visit Thursday, with the Hastings Invitational beginning Saturday at 9 a.m. • HASTINGS • Varsity Softball Tues., April 9 Thurs., April 11 Sal., April 13 Tues., April 16 Ionia Otsego (DH) Hastings Invitational Harper Creek H H H A Thurs., April 18 Tues., April 2j Thurs., April 25 Tues., April 30 Thurs., May 2 Tues., May 7 Thurs., May 9 Lakeview Marshall Hillsdale (DH) Harper Creek Albion (OH) Lakeview Sturgis (Dft) A A H H A H H 400 900 5.00 500 500 3:30 500 330 500 3:30 A H A 900 5:00 3:30 A 4:30 Sat., May 11 Gull Lake Invitational Tues., May 14 Marshall Tues., May 21 Coldwaler (DH) Fri., May 24 Pre-District Wed., May 29 Maple Valley Fri.-Sat., May 31-June 1 District Sat., June 8 Regional Fri.-Sal, June 14-15 Finals Coach: Larry Dykstra Hastings ChryslerPlymouth-Dodge 1455 W. State Street Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone 945-9383 430 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 4, 1991 — Page 11 Support the businesses who support sports programs! Youthful Hastings girls eye better fate The Hastings girls’ track team is hoping to join the likes of Hillsdale, Sturgis and Lakeview among the Twin Valley’s elite this season. The Saxons will be a young team this year, but coach Pat Murphy says that she has some good talent to work with. “We have some talented newcomers to the team, ’ she said. "They will be of a great deal of help in scoring points for us.” Just three senior third-year letter winners return to the squad, including Jenny Balderson, Candi Sarver and Carrie Schneider. Balderson will be a hurdler and will com­ pete in the long jump and the high jump, while Sarver will sprint and throw the shot put and discus. Schneider also will be a sprinter. Junior Chris Solmes is Hastings’ lone twoyear letter winner. She will run in the distance events. Seven sophomores and a junior who lettered a year ago also return. They include hurdler Anne Endsley, sprinter Alison Greene, sprinter-jumper Kris McCall, sprinter Renee Royer, hurdler Jody Stafford, distance run­ ners Kathy Vos and Kym Langford and shot put-discus thrower Rachael Haas. In addition, the Saxons have 11 freshmen on their roster, including sprinters April Arends, Kariana Cullen, Lori McKeough, Amanda Pandl and Kathleen Pann; distance runners Martha Billmeyer, Jenny Blair and Amy Katje; hurdlers Tia Nichols and Stephanie Smith; and Bradi Lydy in the shot­ discus events. Hastings will be host to Greenville Tuesday and Twin Valley foe Hillsdale on Thursday. Both mets begin at 4:30. Buds Grill & Restaurant 139 E. Court Street Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone 945-9022 WILDERS — AUTO SERVICE — 1991 Hastings girls track team: Front Row (left to right)— Sandy Hall, Rachel Haas, Jennifer Balderson, Candi Sarver, Chris Solmes, Renee Royer and Kris McCall. Second Row— Coach Schwartz, Tammi Koetje, Kym Langford, Monica Mellon, Allison Geregn, Anne Endsley, Jody Stafford, Kathy Vos and Coach Ivinskas. Back Row— April Arens, Tla Nichols, Stephanie Smith, Lori McKeough, Kari Cullen, Brandi Lydy, Katie Pann, Jenny Blair, Martha Billmeyer and Amy Katje. A Thurs., April 11 Galesburg-Augusta H Tues., April 16 Coldwaler A Thurs., April 18 Lakeview A Sat., April 20 B.C. Central Invitational A Tues., April 23 Albion H Thurs, April 25 Harper Creek A Sat., April 27 Allegan Invitational A Tues., April 30 Marshall H Thurs., May 2 Hillsdale H Tues., May 7 Sturgis A Wed., May 8 Mason H Fri.-Sat., May 10-11 Twin Valley Conf., Hastings Tues., May 14 Charlotte A Ionia 210W U,in Sl, MKMIWW Ph. 948-2192 Ph. 795-2119 Progressive Graphics Offset Printing - SUkscroen Printing Delton gunning for KVA track title The key word surrounding the Delton Kellogg track team in 1991 is balance. The Panthers have quality athletes back in all events, including a wealth of experience from last year’s squad, which finished second to Parchment in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. Coach Fred Pessell. entering his 19th season, says Delton should be in the thick of the race once again. “We should have a very well balanced team this year,” he said. “We are much improved in the distance events and have a good nucleus returning.” . Pessell said he is optimistic that distance runners Phil Whitlock. Dave Fedrow and Greg Newman will score some team points that were not there last year. First and foremost on Pessell’s list of con­ cerns is the health of sophomore Doug Tigchelaar, the defending KVA runner-up in the high jump. He suffered a back injury, which Pessell says is improving. Tigchelaar led the Panthers in team points scored a year ago and will also compete in the hurdles. Junior Matt Wells and sophomore Rollic Ferris will be Delton’s top threats in the shot put, while sophomore Jay Annon and junior Phil Whitlock should lead the discus corps. Newcomer John Lynch will also help in the field events. Dana Dotte should emerge as the Panther’s top long jumper, while John Brody is the top pole vaulter. Pessell noted that the pole vault will be the event that Delton will have the least experience. Vince Dawe and Alex Hall are the top sprinters, while Tigchelaar and Dave Skinner lead the hurdlers. "We will have a good shot at winning the title,” Pessell said. “Parchment will be strong again, as will Kalamazoo Christian.” • HASTINGS • Boy* Tennis Tues., April 9 12< N. JtHtnon. Huunj, 115 S. Jefferson, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone 945-9249 r&s Auto Sales 239 North Broadway Haatte«a, Mich. 948-4077 911 W. Stats Sl Hartls 948-9210 430 430 430 430 Culllgan Water Conditioning 8:00 430 141 E. Woodlawn Hastings, Ml 49058 4:30 830 4-30 4:30 4-30 430 Phone 945-5102 Barry Cleaners 430 Fri.-Sat, May 17-18Regional '-jidi.' ■. • Fri.-Sat, May 3Wune 1 Finals • ,«,nollar Ceade Tom Freridge Phone 945-4265 Ray James Electromechanical Support Your Local Team! SERVICE a REPAIR 222 S. Jefferson Phone 945-9100 Drop in fora game or meet! Dewey’s Car Palace Chrysler, Plymouth * Dodge Trucks M-43 Delton, Ml 49046 1991 Delton boys track team Phone 623-6301 Panthers hope to flourish in soccer hotbed Year in and year out, a large percentage of the best girls’ soccer teams in the state hail from the Kalamazoo area. Last year, that group included Delton Kellogg. The Panthers were ranked 10th in the state with an overall record of 12-6-1. And they lost those six games by a total of eight goals. Half of last season’s 20 players are now gone, but as coach Dan Anson says, half of them are back for 1991. He adds that he has some talented newcomers as well. “Last year, seven of the top ten teams in the state were from this area,” he said. "We hope p be a part of that group again.” Delton was third in the rugged Kalamazoo Valley Association a year ago, as Kalamazoo Christian again prevailed for the champion­ ship. Christian has not lost a league contest in three years. Anson expects it to be in the thick of things again this year. “I don’t know how they do it,” he said. "They are always strong. They have a tradi­ tion of winning. I expect Mattawan to be tough as well. We have a good rivalry with them.” Eight players who were either part-time or full-time starters in 1990 will return. That group includes seniors Sarah Truax, Jenny Roberts and Carrie Campbell, and a strong sophomore class consisting of Brenda and Laura Campbell, Heather Niebauer, Kim Johnson and Kelly Jansen. Seven freshmen join that group, and Anson hopes that the squad will be able to blend together and enjoy continued success this season. The Panthers open the season Wednesday against Gull Lake, another traditionally strong program. Barry County Lumber & Home Center GAVIN Chevrolet • Buick • Pontiac 938 Middleville Road Middleville, Michigan 49333 795-3318 Girrbach Funeral Home 328 S. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone 945-3252 Bill’s Safety Service 321 N. Michigan Hastings, Ml 49058 945-5972 Hastings Wrecker Service 520 E. Railroad, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone 945-2909 1991 Delton girls soccer team: Front Row (left to right)— Danielle Arias, Cherylyn Hyde, Jenny Roberts, Heather Niebajer, Sarah Truax, A.-.gie Walley and Jim Jansen. Second Row— Tanya Hyde, Jenny Rick, Jill Oakes, Sara Baurs, Carrie Campbell, Brenda Campbell, Laura Campbell and Dan Anson. Third Row— Kelly Jansen, Marcy Morsman, Kelli Hogan, Kaycee Rogers, Angie Looper, Nicky Siebert and Jenny Fenwick. Out of Town 1-800-635-9364 100.1 FM Nell’s Advanced Commercial Printers 225 N. Industrial Park Dr. Hastings, Ml 49058 133 E. State Street Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone 945-3431 Phone 945-9105 Hodges Jewelry 122 W. State Street Downtown Hastings Phone 945-2963 Century 21 Czinder Realty 490 S. Middleville Road Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone 945-3426 436 W. State Street Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone 945-3967 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 4. 1991 Bowling Results Panthers seek softball title repeat Last year’s Delton Kellogg softball team rode experience, depth and talent all the way to a district title. In 1991, third-year coach Kelly Yarger doesn't know what to think of her team's chances for a repeat. The Panthers have just four seniors, so she says her squad’s success will depend on the development of her younger players. “We lost so many girls from last year, I don’t know how we’ll do this year,’’ she said. “A lot of our best hitters have graduated.’’ Almost half of the Delton players are sophomores and freshmen. However, she does return six players who saw quite a bit of action last year, including a trio of .300 hit­ ters, junior Michelle Ritchie, senior Julie Goff and senior Mindy Tigchelaar. Ritchie should be one of the outstanding players in the league. Last year she hit .375 and led the team with 31 RBIs. She also sparkled defensively, with no errors or passed balls from her catcher’s position. Goff, who hit .327 last season, plays second base and will pitch this season. Tigchelaar 1991 Delton varsity softball team: Front Row (left to right)— Michelle Rit­ chie, Jenny Piper, Mindy Tigchelaar, Loraine Barnes and Jan Conine Back Row- Monica Reyna, Mgr., Jody Kirk, Kim Whitaker, Mindy Moore, Jenny Conine and Coach Kelly Yarger. (Missing: Julie Goff, Jenny Kirk) posted a .300 average while playing third base and left field. Also returning are senior Jenny Piper at first base, senior centerfielder Jenny Kirk and sophomore infielder Kim Whitaker. “We have good athletes,’’ Yarger said. “That will help. But I’m sure our inex­ perience will hurt early in the season.’’ Yarger lists Kalamazoo Christian and Mat­ tawan as the teams to beat in the KVA. "We usually fight it out with them (for the championship)," she said. “We’ll just have wait and see what happens." Monday Mixers Three Ponies Tack 71 640'6; Clays Din­ ner Bell 69-43; Deweys Auto Body 65-47; Andrus of Hastings 62-50; Ferrellgas 61-51; Hastings Bowl 606-51'6; Grandmas Plus ONe 60-52; Miller Real Estate (make up) 60-48; Lazy Girls Inc. 59-53; Miller Carpets 52V6-59V6; Pioneer Apartments 52'6-59'6; Music Center 50-62; Girrbachs (make up) 49'6-586; Outward Appearance 49-63; Dads Post #241 4814-6316; Cinder Drugs 46-66; Michelob 44-68; Goof Offs 44-68. High Games and Series - R. Shapley 199-181; E. Ulrich 190-529; S. Wilt 180-189; B. Hathaway 202-541; B. Eckert 157-465; S. Neymeiyer 222-564; J. Gasper 207-556; L. Barnum 178-199; K. Keeler 196-186; B. Anders 182-180; S. VanDenburg 202-537; K. Sutfin 193-479; J. Solmes 162-469. Good Games - V. Hubka 161; B. Jones 172; B. Moore 158; R. Hoffman 142; S. Dryer 148; C. Allen 145; J. Steortz 147; T. Allen 126; D. Bums 168; M. Nystrom 177. Monday Bowlerettes Kent Oil 76-32; Britten Concrete 72-36; D & J Electric 586496; Heckr Agency 57-51; Good Time Pizza 57-51; Riverbend Travel 51-57; Dorothy’s Hairstyling 48'6-59'6. High Games and Series - T. Christopher 229-578; L. Elliston 215-487; D. Snyder 194-547; H. Coenen 176476; J. Gardner 183450; J. Elliston 172445; K. Lancaster 195430; D. Brumm 179-534. Good Games - S. Drake 169; C. Moore 166; J. Donnini 151; K. Fowler 151; L. Schantz 157; J. McMillen 153. Tuesday Mixed Formula Realty 32-16; Lewis Realty 30-8; Thomapple Valley Equipment 28-20; Marsh’s Refrigeration 27 1/2-20 1/2; Consumers Concrete 24 1/2-211/2; Admiral 21-27; Finish­ ing Touch 21-27; Middle Lakers 20-28; Mill­ er’s Carpet 18-30; J&M 16-32. Mens High Games and Series S. Little 203-534; D. Hause 502; Ryan Eaton 215-534; Rick Eaton 195-549; J. Wilber 199490; B. Ludescher 189-505; B. Hesterly 196-538; R. Hause 210; N. Sinclair 212-512; J. Smith 199-515. Womens High Games and Series D. Sinclair 177-457; B. Wilkins 531; G. Buchanan 197-545; F. Ruthniff 503. Wednesday P.M. Mace’s Pharmacy 766436; Friendly Home Parties 7545; Misfits 7248; Hair Care Center 6816-516; Nashville Locker 67-53; 1991 DeHon vareHy-baeeball team: Front Row-(teft to right)—Artpy-Stoneburner, MaiLScottaijtBanAtkinson, Se­ cond Row— Scott Hudson, Josh Wooden; Bob Welsh, Shane Smith, Mike Martin and Mattfibok. Third R)5vv— Brian Risner, Joe Delaphiano, Josh Clark, Brandon Lyons, Randy Rolfe, Ray Packer and Jason Morgan. Fourth Row— Coach Campbell, Nick Hoskin, Mike Morehouse, Wes Greenman, Nate Mercer, Mike Erie, Coach Marshal (Missing: Coach Sayre) Lifestyles 66'1-5316; Varneys Stables 63-57; Easy Rolleis 586-616; Valley Realty 48-72; -------- 5-115. High Games and Series - L. Elliston 201- 590; T. Christopher 183-506; B. Blakely 131-510; J. Gardner 171486; G. Otis 178479; C. Sanlnocencio 176490; B. Smith 164457; D. Brewer 164447; R. Kuempel 169443; S. Brimmer 168435; D. Bums 156427; B. Norris 148411; G. Gibbs 145-370; N. Hummel 175; C. Trumbull 168; M. Dull 165; S. Breitner 165; T. Soya 161; S. Brimmer 143. Sunday Mixed Die Hards 7644; Alley Cats 756446; Gutterdusters 7248; Really Rotten Snyders 68'6-5116; Get Along Gang 66-54; Hooter Crew 61-59; Traitors 61-59; Holy Rollers 586-61'6; Pin Busters 586-616; Ogdenites 58-62; Greenbacks 566-636; We Don’t Care 556-646; Thunderdogs 54'6-656; Chug a Lugs 54-66; Wanderers 54-66; Misfits 536-666; Sindbaggers 53'6-666; Mid­ dlelakers 43'6-766. Womens High Game and Series - D.M. Snyder 194; D. Hughes 170; R. Rine 222-527; D. Vancampcn 200-541; D. Kelley 198-537; B. Wilson 181; L. Barnum 191-503; B. Moody 189-501; N. Munn 216-500; M. Snyder 201; D. Snyder 238-598; R. Davis 181; M.K. Snyder 173. Mens High Game and Series - D. Curtis 187; J. Haight 177-514; M. Tilley 197; J. Smith 189; R. Ogden 196; R. Swift 192; J. Woodard 203-584; G. Hause 199-521; R.B. Snyder 167; R. Allen 203-560. Thursday Twisters Andrus Chevrolet 76-44; Century 21-Czinder 7149; B.D.S. inc. 706496; Tom’s Market 70-50; Hastings Bowl 58-62; Geukes Market 56-64; Hastings Mutual 55'6-646; Shamrock Tavern 49-71; Bowman Refrigeration 49-71; Ray James Elec­ tromechanical 45-75. High Games - B. Roush 156; S. Neymeiyer 155- L. Barnum 173; N. Bird 174; D. Green­ field 157; J. Gasper 178; M. Smith 202; C. Nichols 176; K. Sutfin 155; P. Arends 154; T. Christian 187; L. Colvin 153; B. Quads 177; D. Brandli 175; B. Bowman 167; D. Staines 159; D. Oliver 173; V. Butler 192; S. Keeler 165; B. Steele 171; P. Guy 182; K. Hooten 153; D. Gilbert 152; S. Bosworth 156; P. Coykendall 160. High Games and Series - L. Barnum 173473; J. Gasper 178-518; M. Smith 202- 553; C. Nichols 176458; P. Arends 154450; T. Christian 187452; B. Quada 177462; D. Oliver 173461; P. Guy 182483. Sports - Young Delton girls track squad ready to chase Mattawan in KVA Last season the Delton Kellogg girls’ track team was led by a an outstanding freshman class. The result was a second-place finish in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. This year those girls are back a year older and a year wiser, but coach Jim Gibson doesn’t know if that will be enough to over­ take a powerful Mattawan unit for the con­ ference crown. "They (Mattawan) are as good as any Class B team I’ve seen over the last three years," Gibson said. "At the Western Michigan In­ vitational, they beat their closest competition by 80 points.” As far as his team goes, Gibson thinks they will have another good season, despite having just nine juniors and seniors on the 32 member team. The reason for Gibson’s optimism is the fact that three girls who scored over 100 team points last season as freshmen return for their sophomore seasons. They are Kristin Harr- ington, Kelley Chambless and Kelly Kurr. Harrington is the defending KVA champ in the long jump, having leaped 15-116 at the conference meet. She also eclipsed the school record in the high'jump, clearing 5-0. and will probably run the 400-meter dash and the 1600 m relay. Chambless will score points in the same events. Kurr, who qualified for the state cross­ country championships last fall, should excel in the 1600 and 3200 m runs, as well as help the 3200 m relay team. Gibson says he has several good quarter­ milers, which will give him a good deal of flexibility. “You always try to get some good quarter­ milers, because then you can move them up or down,” he said. In all, 13 letter winners return from 1990. Gibson said that he gets some good senior leadership from the versatile Renee DeKubber. The Panthers also have a good crop of freshmen this season, particularly in the sprints. Julie King and Rachael Hamden should pick up some big team points. "I think everybody will contribute for us this season," Gibson said. "I can see us hav­ ing an excellent win-loss record.’’ Delton kicks off the 1991 campaign Tues­ day when it entertains Allegan and Gobles in a double dual. NEWS, NEWS, NEWS...of your community appears each week in The Hastings BANNER. Subscribe today! NEW SOLAR POWERED HEARING AIDS COME TO THE FACTORY LAB AND SAVE LOCAL HEARING AID MANUFACTURER With newest space age technology (n solar charging using space satGlIite cells * Exclusively at H.C. Knapp. ARMADILLO CHAIN LINK FENCE 10-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY New-Haar // ‘Patent Pending (/ Lite-Hearing Aid V 1991 Delton girls track team: Front Row (left to right)— Coach Williams, Danielle Stap, Kelley Chambless, Michelle Purdy, Marie Scott, Renee DeKubber, Niki Snyder, Jenny VanKoevering and Coach Gibson. Second Row— Heather Vachon, Amy Martin, Brandi Knauss, Liz Wykstra, Angie Wendt, Julie King and Laura Case. 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Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 4, 1991 — Page 13 Woodland drain group gets no satisfaction from Sunfield board bj Shelly Sulser Staff Writer SUNFIELD - The Woodland Township­ based Collier/Mud Creek Citizen Committee got no satisfaction from the Sunfield Township Board Monday after asking mem­ bers to rescind their support of a controversial News Briefs Walk for Hunger set for Lakewood The Lakewood Area Walk for Hunger is scheduled for Sunday, April 28 at 2 p.m. The 6.2-mile walk is completed each year to feed hungry people in the Lakewood area and around the world. For further information, call Ann Ruder at 616-693-2170. FFA members receive honors The Hastings chapter of the FFA and three of its members earned awards at the state convention last month at Michigan State University. Jason Larabee received the State FFA Degree, the highest award in the state, based on on occupational and leadership achievements. He and Krissy Javor represented the local chapter as delegates. Boyd Endsley was recognized for receiving the American FFA Degree at the national convention in Kansas City, Mo. Kara Endsley received a Silver Award in the state prepared public speaking contest. The chapter received the BOAC (Building Our American Communities) Award and the Superior Chapter Award. Also, Larabee, Jenny Parker, Kara Endsley and Matt Hokanson took second in the State Agromatic Quiz Bowl. Matt Henion took part in the individual Agromatic Quiz Bowl. Luke Haywood was a member of the state FFA Band and he auditioned for the national band in Kansas City. Historical Society to meetTn Delton The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, April 8, at the Delton Kellogg School library. The public is invited. Refreshments will be served. Cancer crusade starts this week The Barry County chapter of the American Cancer Society has begun its annual campaign by seeking donations door to door and distributing information. Karen McCausey, president of the Barry County chapter, said the biggest chunk of the funds raised goes to research. Anyone interested in volunteering may call 945-4107. Symphony plans being finalized Plans are being finalized for the Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra concert in Hastings Saturday, April 20, at Central School Auditorium. The program will include Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4 in B-Flat Major and Tchaikovsky’s Variations on a Rococo theme, with cellist Nancy Steltman as featured soloist. Associate conductor John Varineau will lead the symphony in the concert, which is being sponsored by the Thor­ napple Arts Council of Barry County. Plans also are being made for a pre­ concert dinner at the County Seat Restaurant. For more information, call 945-9529 or 945-3782. Folk music concert tonight The third in a series of folk music showcases will be held at 6:30 tonight at Arby’s Restaurant, 911 W. State St., in Hastings. Appearing for the informal concert will be Hosea Humphrey, Joe Lewis, Mary Lynn Purdy, Randy Hilliker, Ed Englerth and Randy Noom. Local AAUW to tour Capitol The Hastings branch of the American Association of University Women will ' meet at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, at lhe K mart parking lot to prepare for a trip to Lansing. Members will be given a tour of the newly renovated State Capitol building by Carol Dwyer. The group then will proceed to the Women’s Hall of Fame before going to dinner. Sl million, thrce-county drain improvement project. When board members voted 3-2 on lhe mo­ tion, it was the second time Supervisor Jack Smith and trustees Willard Brodbeck and Bob Hyvarinen opposed lhe measure to reverse their stand on the issue they originally initi- Bike Club plans rides The Thomapple Valley Bike Club has scheduled a number of rides for April. The planned events, times and starting points are as follows: — Wednesday, April 3, 6 p.m., Hastings High School. — Wednesday, April 10, 7 p.m., Hastings High School. — Wednesday, April 17, 7 p.m., Kow Patties in Middleville. — Saturday, April 20, 11 a.m., Hastings High School to Nashville. — Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m., Hastings High School to Vermontville for syrup festival. All bike riders are welcome. The Wednesday excursions will be from 10 to 15 miles in length. Contract talks begin in Lakewood Bargaining committees for the Lakewood Board of Education and the Lakewood Education Association already have been meeting in an attempt to each agreement on a new contract. The old pact will expire June 30. The board’s chief negotiator will be Steve Secor, who was the union’s chief negotiator for the the current contract. Secor joined the administrative staff this past year. Joining Secor on the board's side of the table will be Superintendent Thomas Makela and Board of Education Person­ nel Committee members Tom Doyle, Ron Wells and Jean Chase. Doing the bargaining for the LEA are Bob Kruisenga, Lynn Hilton, Dick Yankle, George Johnston and Michigan Education Association uniserve director Gayle Lycos. LEA President Phil Schneider also is sitting in on the sessions. Opera House dedication set State Rep. Frank Fitzgerald and other dignitaries are expected to take part in ceremonies Sunday afternoon, April 7, to dedicate Vermontville’s newlyrenovated Opera House. The historic 1898 building has recent­ ly been restored through a $25,000 state grant and contributions from local governmental units, organizations and individuals. The renovation has been a community effort, steered by the Friends of the Opera House Committee, comprised of Village President Sue Villanueva, Ver­ montville Township Supervisor Russ Laverty, local Chamber of Commerce President Don Mulvany, and Mildred Peabody, representing the Vermontville Historical Society. Sunday afternoon’s event will feature an open house from 1 to 4 p.m., with the dedication ceremony set for 3 p.m. Musical entertainment will be furnished by lhe Maple Valley Dulcimer group, said Peabody, and refreshments will be served. Blood banks set next week The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will have two blood banks in the area next week. One will be from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at St. Ambrose Church in Delton. The goal is 60 pints and drive co-chairs arc Jane Adamski and Jackie Regis. The other will be held from 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Friday, April 12, at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. The goal is 100 pints and chair of the drive is Dawn Yeager, director of volunteer services at Pennock. Benefit concert set for April 14 The 75-voice Lakewood Choral Socie­ ty will be among those featured in a benefit gospel music concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at the Central School Auditorium in Hastings. Proceeds will go to the effort to renovate the auditorium. Anyone interested in performing two gospel songs at lhe benefit may call lhe Rev. Steve Reid at 948-9555 weekdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Benefit dinner set for Habitat A swiss steak and chicken dinner to benefit Habitat for Humanity will be held Friday, April 12, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Hasting". A free-will offering will be accepted for the meal. Arts Council meets Tuesday The Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 9. at the Hastings Orthopedic Clinic. The public is weclome to attend. > I ated, while Jean Edgel and Bob Overholt were in favor of the motion. The board voted down lhe motion al is March meeting as well. "We realize work needs to be done and some of this project incorporates that, but they’re asking for our cooperation to narrow the project down," said Edgel to lhe board Monday. "They're asking for our support to get it done." District freeholders have organized io op­ pose the plan based on lhe cost they say is extreme, possibly nearly $48 per acre for some, and on the claim that their public offi­ cials bypassed public opinion to get drain board approval. Many Woodland Township drainage district residents fear increased flooding will result from higher velocity flow of water from a cleaner drain. And one Ionia County landowner is in fa­ vor of a cleanout because his roads and land is often flooded after heavy rain, he said at the meeting. The Sunfield Township freeholders against the project have formed the Collier/Mud Creek Drain Committee, and have filed a 27member class action suit against the drain board to halt further progress on the plan. They have also noted they are considering a recall of Smith, Hyvarinen and Brodbeck. "I can relate and I do understand your con­ cerns,” Smith told the Woodland committee, represented by Orlo J. Smith, who also pre­ sented petitions bearing lhe names of more than 400 residents siding with him. "I promise I will do all I can to help, but as far as asking us to reconsider the project as pro­ posed, the vote was 3-2 at the last meeting Blood. What Every American Should Know. not to withdraw our support. This decision is placed in the courts and the courts will make the decision whether the project is necessary, not the Sunfield Township Board." Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley has also filed for an action of injunction on behalf of Barry County residents protesting lhe pending project. "There are two issues here, one legal and one political," said Sunfield Township landowner, Ken Strong. "If this is rescinded politically, obviously that’s our goal now. If we get this resolved politically, there would be no need to worry about it legally." Strong added that "I realize the board has the option to ignore this again. This time, you have the opportunity to look at the con­ stituents in those areas. When a board chooses to ignore that kind of constituency, something needs to be done with that board." Smith asked Strong what the political solution should be. "Just what Glen (Rairigh) said. Reconsider," said Strong. On that, Smith asked the board for its wishes, and Edgel moved to vote on the orig­ inal motion to rescind support of the drain re­ construction plan. Hyvarinen did not vote in favor, he said, because "Just about everyone I’ve talked to agrees this work needs to be done, including into Barry County. My opinion is, we should allow the drain commission to work with us as far as reducing the cost If the drain project is stopped completely, we're back to square one. There are things we can do that would ease the burden to the people in the district But right now, it's in lhe court's hands and it's our job to work with them." Brodbeck felt lhe citizens opinions would be quelled "if they sit through the meeting. They'll see what’s been done so far.” Later in the meeting, the board agreed to an attempt to alter the plans of the Intercounty Drain Board by taking its own steps to re­ place bridges at two notorious flood spots on Saubee and Saginaw roads in Eaton County. "The Eaton County Road Commission, the Eaton County Board of Commissioners and Sunfield Township would likely be able to replace both bridges for $82,600 ^nd elimi­ nate landowner contributions for them in the project," said Smith. "I think that's a terrific idea," said Rairigh, Collier/Mud Creek Drain Committee spokesman. "Isn't that something you should have dune before this meeting tonight? This is something we as! -. you to do and you said you wouldn't ru -uMiier it and now you offer this resolution. I guess what we have to do then is to keep coming to these meetings month after month and maybe you'll do a lit­ tle at a time." Smith said the three entities will split the costs three ways with Sunfield Township’s share amounting to $26,600. According to Eaton County Drain Commissioner Dale Benjamin, plans to re­ place the two bridges are in the preliminary stages. “The Road Commission had some funds to do a bridge," said Benjamin. "The county gave the Road Commission $50,000 for the year to replace bridges but we're saying, as a drain commission, as the Intercounty Drain Board, we can do it cheaper." He explained that when the Road Commission replaces bridges, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources requires the crossing be built with a 10C-year flood plane and that inspections and other mandates must be met. "We, as the drain commission, can build the exact same bridge without going to the DNR," said Benjamin, noting that the state drain code allows them to do that legally. Though the Intercounty Drain Board would have to vote on the plan, Benjamin said Barry and Ionia counties would have no financial commitment to the project "The money has already been appropriated," he said. According to Drain Committee member Diane Meyer, the plan is "ridiculous." "The one bridge has to be replaced any­ way," she said. “It never should have been in the project in the first place. The other one is sufficient for traffic. The bridge is not the problem. They would be better off if they did the necessary dredging and cleaning out in that area with ordinary maintenance.” Regarding the status of the lawsuits, a re­ quest for a change of venue has been derailed. Drain Board attorney Geoffrey Seidlein had requested that the State Court Administrator consolidate both cases and assign them to a court other than Barry or Eaton counties. Seidlein was later informed that his request was made improperly. Seidlein will again make the request accord­ ing to the proper court rules, said Barry County Drain Commissioner Bob Shaffer, a member of the drain board. NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER CalF948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE 1. Each year four million /Xmencans depend on blood transfusions. 2. 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There is no risk of AIDS or other infectious diseases when blood is donated, as sterilized needles are never reused. -EXHIBIT BTOWNSHIP OF HOPE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FILING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL Stevens Wooded Acres (No. 1 and No. 3) Road Special Assessment District NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, having resolved its intention to make certain public improvements con­ sisting of the reconstruction to current Barry County Road Commission standards, In­ cluding grading, drainage, paving and related work, of Trails End Road and Rees Road (a/k/a Stevens Road and Stevens Court) in the plats of Stevens Wooded Acres No. 1 and No. 3 (the ‘'Improvements") in the Township, has made its final determination of a special assessment district which consists of the following described 'ots and parcels of land which are benefitted by the Improvements and against which all or a portion of the cost of the Improvements shall be specially assessed: Stevens Wooded Acres (No. 1 and No. 3) Road Special Assessment District Lots and Parcels Numbered: 007-030-002-00, 002-60, 002-80 007-300-001-00, 001-01, 001-10, 002-00, 003-00, 004-00, gg 005-00, 006-00, 007-00, 008-00, 008-10, 008-20, 009-00, 010-00, 011-00, 012-00, 013-00, 014-00, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLOOD BANKS 015-00, 016-00, 017-00, 018-00, 019-00, 02000, 020-25, 022-00, 02300, 023-42, 02400, 02500, 02600, 03000, 03300, 03400. 03700, 03800, 04500, 04800, 04900, 05000, 05100, 05300, Legal Notice MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage mode by Ralph Owen Keeler Jr. and Priscilla C. Keeler, husband and wife to Birmingham Bancorp, a Michigan Corpora­ tion. Mortgagee, dated July 20, 1990 and recorded or* July 26. 1990. in Liber 502. on page 947, Barry County Records, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Mark Backonen by an assignment dated August 8, 1990. and recorded on August 16, 1990. in Liber 503, on page 947. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTEEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY FIVE DOLLARS AND 65 CENTS ($15,955.65), including interest at 18.00% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statue in such case mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, at publi: vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 11:00 a.m. o'clock, on April 25. 1991. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON. BARRY County, Michigan, and are described os: The West 350 feet of the North 374 feet of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 12. Town 4 North, Range 8 West. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: March 14, 1991 Trott ond Trott Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgagee 31000 Telegraph Road. Suite 170 Birmingham, Michigan 48010-341] File *91020451 Mark Backonen. Assignee of Mortgagee (4/11) 05800, 06600, 08000, 007-315004-00, 00700, 15100, 15200, 15300, 15600 15800, 16000, 16100, 16200, 16400, 16500, 16600, 16700, 16800, 16900, 17100, 17200, 17300, 17500, 17600, 17800, 17900, 18000, 180-10, 180-20, 18100, 18200, 18400, 18500, 18600 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of the Township of Hope has made and certified a special assessment roll for the special district which roll sets forth the relative portion of the cost of said Improvements which is to be levied in the form of a special assessment against each benefitted lot and parcel of la.id In the special assessment district. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF APRIL 1991 AT 7:00 O'CLOCK P.M. AT THE THE TOWNSHIP HALL, 5463 SOUTH WALL LAKE ROAD, IN SAID TOWNSHIP, TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CON­ SIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall for public examination. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN AP­ PEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE STATE TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIR­ TY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL, BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING. An appearance may be made by an owner or parly in interest, or his or her agent. In person or, in the alternative, an appearance or protest can be filed with the Township by letter prior to the hearing, in which case a personal appearance at the hearing is not required. This K'.oue was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Hope. Dated: March 20, 1991 Shirley R. Case, Clerk Township of Hope �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 4, 1991 Woman gets prison for theft, forgery A Hastings woman convicted of then and check forgery was sentenced last Thursday to prison for up to 28 years. Billie Lee Chamberlain, 27, of 418 W. Court St., was sentenced by Judge Richard M. Shuster to term of five to eight years for larceny and a term of six to 28 years for check forgery. Chamberlain also was fined S2.000 for the larceny charge. She received credit for 67 days spent in the Barry County Jail awaiting sen­ tencing. A Barry County jury found Chamberlain guilty of larceny in a building and uttering and publishing a check following a three-day trial that ended March 6 in Barry County Cir­ cuit Court. Chamberlain then pleaded guilty to a sup­ plemental charge that she had a previous felony conviction. She was arrested on charges of stealing checks and a typewriter in April 1990 from R.E. Henry Trucking on McCann Road in Middleville. Court News In other court business: •A Barry County man accused of forging a check was sentenced last Thursday to the maximum term of up to five years in prison. Kipling R. Beck, 29, of no known address, received lhe 40-to 60-month sentence after pleading guilty in March to a lesser charge. Beck was arrested on charges he forged two S70 checks in November. Police allege Beck WASHINGTON (AP) _ The minimum wage increased by 45 cents an hour on Monday to $4.25, but labor advocates already are pressing for more. .The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 Miscellaneous For Sale Thank You PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. FOR SALE OR TRADE for a tractor, 77 Ford 3/4 ton 4 wheel drive. Ideal for farm or mud. $1200 OBO. 948-8231. SPRUCE TREES 10-15ft tall, 5" dia., you dig - call 721-8019 weekends or evenings. CARD OF THANKS The family of Elsie May Gallup Kidder, wants to express our thanks to all who sent flow­ ers, money, memorial contribu­ tions and food. Special thanks to the doctors and staff, the Hospice and Pastor Leonard E. Davis and Grace Wesleyan Church. Thanks to David Wren for all his help. You all were great Thank you, from the families of Marie DeWitt Bonnie Perez __________ and grandchildren Wqitted Help Wauled HELP NEEDED: $1,380,mo. with long term security and profit sharing. Our corporation has doubled in size and we need 20 - 22 full time people. Please call 968-1165 between 9-5 for interview if interested in full time employment__________ HOMEWORKERS WANTED Sluff and address 1,000 envelopes for $1,000 dollars. Call 317-290-7536 Dept. V-29. Free 24 hour recorded message.__________ POSTAL JOBS $11.41 to S14.90/hr. For exam and appli­ cation information call 219-769-6649 exL MI168 8am to 8pm 7 days.____________ UTILITY COMPANY JOBS, starts S7.80/h your area. Men and women needed. No experi­ ence necessary. For information, call 1-900-446-4744, exL 4317, 6a.m.-8p.m. 7 days, $12.95 fee. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNI­ TY International high school exchange organization needs Hastings area representative to manage program locally. Excel­ lent opportunity to help promote intercultural understanding. Volunteers come from various backgrounds. All are enthusias­ tic and want to work internation­ al teens, become active in their communities and make life-long friends. Full training provided. Expenses paid. For more infor­ mation, call P.I.E. at 616-847-1578 or 1-800-245-6232. MAKE MORE MONEY FULL OR PART-TIME! Men and women needed to sell our Profitable Line of Calendars, Pens and Advertising Gifts to Business Firms in your immediate business area. Earn Weekly Commis­ sions. Set your own hours. Prompt, Friendly Service from 82 Year Old AAA-1 Company. No Investment. No Collections. Previous sales experience not required. Write: Robin Hand. NEWTON MFG. 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Call 945-4715. /■or Rent 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT in Hastings, newly remodeled, $450 a month. Includes utilities. First, last and security. 945-9866._________________ GUN LAKE AREA 2 bedroom house attached garage, gas heat, nice yard, $325 month, 672-5204. For Sale Automotive FOR SALE: White fiberglass pickup cap, $175 or best offer. Also Ford truck rearend with 33 gear ratio. Call anytime after 4pm 948-2081. WORD OF THANKS Second Hand Comen surely deserves my word of praise and a hand shake for the aid they gave me in the recovery of my tools that had been stolen from E Mill Street Second Hand Comers as well as other second hand shops work under rules and regulations that are a great help to the communi­ ty. Businesses like this make the Hastings area worth living in. Great praise also goes to the Hastings Police DcpL and Judi­ cial System for the expedient way this was handled. Thank You, ______ D.H. In Mcnioriain IN MEMORIAM I.M.O.T.A.S. The life of my best friend was taken from me one year ago on April 2nd. I miss you terribly, woman, we all dj but I think most of us are moving on now. I think of you everyday and visit your grave often. I love you, my friend, and I wish you were still here but I know 1 cannot change lhe past and I must continue to move on and do my best to make lhe present and the future the best I possibly can. You are in my dreams most every night and someday I will learn to commu­ nicate to you through my dreams. A lot of them seem reali­ ty and we talk. But I want to be able to use my dreams as a connector, as though you are still alive or at least as though we still see each other. I love you, Tana and I still have a hard time deal­ ing with it but I’m doing my best and will continue to. Just help me be strong. You’ll be seeing me, my friend. LYLASA Wendi BFF! Fann HOSPITAL JOBS: start S6.80/hr, your area. No experi­ ence necessary. For information call 1-900-226-9399 exL 1885, 6am-8pm 7 days. $12.95 phone fee. HELP WANTED Trained Mortgage Loan Processor with Data Entry Experience NASHVILLE - An 38-year-old man was charged Wednesday with molesting a young girl over several years. James L. Bailiff, of Thornapple Road, was arraigned in Hastings District Court on five counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct. First-degree criminal sexual conduct is a felony punishable by a life prison sentence. A preliminary exam was set for April 10 in district court. Bond was set at 10 percent of $25,000. The charges filed stem from incidents that occurred in 1988 and 1989, but Michigan State Police said the 14-year-old victim reported she had been molested repeatedly for several years. Authorities became aware of the incident when lhe girl wrote a letter to an Eaton County judge, according to police. forged the checks, which were stolen and later cashed by another man. Beck was charged with forgery, but pleaded guilty in February to a lesser offense of at­ tempted forgery. His co-defendant, William G. Hubbard, 31, of Hastings, was sentenced in February to prison for his role in the affair. FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largcmouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chan­ nel Catfish, Perch, and Fathead Minnows. LAGGIS’ FISH FARM. INC., 08988 35th St., Gobles, MI 49055, Ph. (616)628-2056 days (616)624-6215 evenings. Adventist school burglarized HASTINGS TWP. - A burglar broke into the Seventh Day Adventist School last week to steal $900 in computer equipment and a VCR. School officials found lhe building at 888 Terry Lane burglarized March 18. The burglar attempted to pry open a door but failed, but he entered by breaking a window. A Sanyo computer monitor, Commodore keyboard and disk drive and a Sanyo VCR were reported missing. Michigan State Police said the burglar searched the building before leaving. Quad vehicle stolen from home CASTLETON TWP. - A 4-wheel off-the-road vehicle has been reported stolen from a home on M-79 Road. Michigan State Police said lhe 1991 Yamaha Quad runner was reported missing March 24 from a shed al the home in lhe 6500 block of M-79. The vehicle, valued at $2,500, is described as white and mint green in color. The front stabilization bar was broken when it was taken. Police said the thief pushed lhe vehicle from the shed to lhe road nearby, where it apparently was loaded on another vehicle. Motorist arrested for drunken driving CARLTON TWP. - A Nashville motorist was arrested for drunken driving Saturday after driving into road closed for construction. Barry County Sheriffs deputies on patrol spotted lhe pickup truck at midnight on Bowler Road, east of Farrel Road, which was posted with a "Road Closed" sign. Deputies found open alcohol in lhe truck and administered sobriety tests to the driver, Ricky L. Smith, 28, of 417 Queen Street. Al the Barry County Jail, Smith registered 0.10 percent on a chemical breath test and was lodged for drunken driving. Deputies said Smith had a previous conviction in 1985 for impaired driving in Charlotte Man flashes woman on street HASTINGS - A motorist exposed himself last week to a woman he stopped to ask for directions, according to Hastings Police. The victim reported she was walking near Center Street and Michigan Avenue at 2 p.m. March 25 when a young man drove up and motioned for her to come to lhe car. When the victim walked up to the vehicle, lhe driver removed a towel from his lap to expose himself. Police said lhe suspect called lhe victim "Paula," although that is not her name, police said. The victim walked away from the car, and lhe driver drove away. The suspect is described as a man in his mid 20s, heavy set, unshaven, with dark hair. He was wearing blue jeans and a white T shirt. The car was described as a small, twodoor, older model black car in good condition. V. Harry Adrounie of Hastings has been elected president of the Michigan Environmental Health Association. The state wide organization of public health and environmental professionals is dedicated to the concept of protecting the public health through environmental hazard prevention code enforcement and public awareness. This combination leads to environmental protection for the community and the pre­ vention of injury or disease for individuals, he said. Adrounie has developed, implemented and managed environmental health programs on a world-wide basis. He also has taught envi­ ronmental health subjects at the university level plus developed and operated clinical laboratories for large hospitals and medical services. The group held its 47th annual conference recently at Ferris State University in Big Rapids. Association members discussed under­ ground storage tanks, Lyme disease, protect­ ing the state's water supply, radon in schools, indoor air pollution concerns, new technologies for restaurant inspection and an environmental health curriculum for kinder­ garten through twelfth grades. HELP WANTED Now accepting employment applications Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. only Now accepting employment applications Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. only ALL FEES ARE EMPLOYER PAID ALL FEES ARE EMPLOYER PAID We specialize in Permanent & Temporary Placement and Contract & Payroll Services We specialize in Permanent & Temporary Placement and Contract & Payroll Services PtRSONNtl SCRVICtS «MC. FREEPORT - A driver who was killed March 22 when his car overturned in a ditch and he was thrown out of the vehicle was legally drunk at lhe lime, according to Barry County Sheriffs deputies. Kent F. Youngs, 37, of Grand Rapids, was pronounced dead at Pennock Hospital after lhe 9:45 p.m. accident on 108th Street at the intersection of Buehler Road. A blood sample taken from Youngs was found to contain a blood/alcohol level of 0.28 percent, according to the Michigan Slate Police Crime Lab in East Lansing. That level is close to tliree times the maximum limit of 0.10 percent. Deputies said Youngs was driving west on 108th Street when his car left lhe south side of the road. The car went down an embankment and rolled over, coming to rest on its wheels. Youngs, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was thrown from lhe vehicle, deputies said. Harry Adronnie elected head of state group - MUST BE GOOD TYPIST — Call 948-8600 Driver legally drunk when killed About 3 million Americans earn the minimum wage, and millions of higher-paid workers may benefit as well when the minimum increases from $3.80 an hour this week. But workers' advocates contend the increase still is far too paltry to lift lowwage workers out of poverty. "They can’t support a family on this and in many cases can't support them­ selves," said Rudy Oswald, chief economist of the AFL-CIO. The 14.2 million-member labor fed­ eration has called for boosting the minimum wage to $5.75 an hour by April 1994. And Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass., has promised that his Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee wilt take up minimum wage legislation during the current Congress, either this year or in 1992. Business executives dismiss the need for another increase in the minimum wage, and the White House has indicated it would likely be opposed to another increase. "I don't know what kind of dream world they're in," John Meritt, a senior vice president of Hardee's restaurants, said of those calling for another minimum wage increase. "When (the cost of) your labor com­ ponent goes up, it ultimately gets passed on to the consumer," Meritt said. He added that if another wage increase were enacted soon, ”We’d probably be out of business at some point." Kennedy called Monday's 45-cent raise an "April Fool's increase, well below what low-wage workers deserve." White House spokesman Stephen Hart said the administration could not take a stand on legislation that had not been introduced, but he noted the Bush administration has long maintained that an increase in the minimum wage translates into job losses that hurt the economy. The increase in the minimum wage from $3.80 an hour to $4.25 is the second step of a two-part increase Congress enacted in 1989 after a long ana fierce battle with the White House. President Bush had vetoed an earlier version he considered too hard on businesses. • Plastic Injection Mold Operators • General Office Help P.O. Box 126 129 E. State St. Hastings. Ml 49058 Man charged with molesting girl for years Minimum wage increases to $4.25 CLASSIFIEDS WANTED TO RENT lake cottage for the week of July 4. Call 945-3404. Police Seat (Compiled byJ-Ad Graphics News Service). Narrow miss... Winds up to 70-miles-an-hour in the area Wednesday night reaked havoc on lower Michigan, knocking out power to thousands of Consumers Power customers. At the Ken and Cathi Brodbeck home at 10210 Jordan Road in Woodland Township, 75-fool pine tree narrowly missed striking the front of the house as it crashed to the ground during the storm. — Part-time — Call 948-8600 g^LWISE ~SALESHELP WANTED Part-Time Evening Retail 5 p.m. to 8 d Apply in writing to FtRSQNXtl SCWVICCS INC. P.O.~Box~126 129 E. S ate St. Hastings, Ml 49058 or flexible, experience in BARRY COUNTY LUMBER P O Box C. Hastings Ml 49058 Send...lhe BANNER to a friend! It makes the IDEAL GIFT SUGGESTION � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-04-11.pdf a2808abf700c1f38ad460722aed17c20 PDF Text Text Michigan budget problems revisited Hastings’ newest officer is female See Story, Page 3 See Story, Page 3 Hanover Village, a project sketch See Story, Page 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ___ Hsings Banner THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 1991 VOLUME 137. NO. 11 PRICE 25' School board races lively in 3 districts News Briefs J-Ad Graphics News Service Despite the lack of millage questions, the annual school elections in Barry County may be more interesting than usual this year. Lively races for school board in the Lakewood, Thomapple Kellogg and Maple Valley districts should generate interest. At the other end of the spectrum, Hastings will have two incumbents run unopposed, while Delton is saddled with just one candidate and two board vacancies. All races, scheduled for June 10, are for four-year terms. Two council seats open At least two incumbent Hastings City Council members will not seek re­ election this year. William Cusack of the Second Ward and Esther Walton of the Fourth Ward have indicated that they will step down when their terms expire at the end of this year. Cusack has served on the council for four, four-year terms and Walton has served for two terms. Council Members Franklin Campbell of the First Ward and Miriam White of the Third Ward have not yet announced their plans. Deadline for filing for candidacy for city offices is May 14. The November city election will in­ clude races for four of the eight council seats, for mayor, clerk, treasurer and one seat on the Board of Review. Also available will be nine seats on a special Chartewr Revision Committee, if a charter revision proposal passes in November. G.R. Symphony concert off? by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Governor John Engler's budget cuts that* have devastated funding for the arts statewide may come down like a guillotine on local plans to bring the Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra to Hastings. Unless more local financial support is re­ ceived by Friday, the Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County will have to cancel the April 20 concert at Central Auditorium, said President Kathy Crane. A decision whether to proceed with the symphony pro­ gram will be made Friday afternoon by Arts Council board members. Plans to bring the symphony to Hastings have to be made a year in advance. ’’We con­ Benefit dinner set for Habitat A swiss steak and chicken dinner to benefit Habitat for Humanity will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. A free-will offering will be accepted for the meal. Meijer Dinner set today The Meijer Community Dinner is scheduled for today at noon, not Tues­ day, as reported in the April 9 edition of the Reminder. Warren Reynolds, sports director at WOTV, Channel 8, will be emcee for the event, which will take place at the Moose Lodge. Tickets for the dinner are $4 each. by Jeff Kaczmarczyk and Elaine Gilbert See Concert, Page 2 management, DeBoer applied to be Barry County's 911 director when the post was cre­ ated after county voters approved a special millage last November to bring 911 service to the area. But her application went no further. "I was denied an interview," she said. “I was deemed not qualified." Barry County Coordinator Judy Peterson, who served on the selection committee that hired the director, declined Wednesday to discuss why DeBoer was not offered an interview. "Il was a committee decision," Peterson said. "We had 60-some applicants and six better qualified candidates." County Commissioner Marjorie Radant said Wednesday DeBoer was denied the inter­ view because she did not have a college de­ gree, as was required to fill the post. Fur­ thermore, DeBoer was hired as probation of­ ficer in 1988 with the stipulation she com­ plete her bachelor's degree, but then took two more years to complete it, Radant said. Staff Writers A Barry County employee who was turned down to head the county's 911 dispatch in February has been named to the identical post in neighboring Ionia County. Julie DeBoer, a probation officer in Hast­ ings District Court, begins her new duties Monday as Ionia County's 911 central dis­ patch director. The Ionia County Board of Commissioners formally hired her Tuesday. A former police officer, Emergency Medi­ cal Technician and police, fire and ambulance dispatcher, DeBoer said she is excited about her new position. 'Tm happy to be going to Ionia County, but it's a mixed feeling. I'm very unhappy to be leaving Barry County," she said on Mon­ day. "But it's a new challenge, and Tm grate­ ful for the opportunity." Formerly a police officer in Lake Odessa, a police, fire and ambulance dispatcher in Ing­ ham County and a graduate of Northwood In­ stitute with a bachelor's degree in business The Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce will sponsor a “My Mom" essay contest for all first- through sixth-grade students in the Hastings area. Students may write essays about their mothers on the entry forms. Each con­ testant will receive a gift for “Mom" and one selection from each grade will be published in the Banner. Deadline for entry is Friday, May 3. Entry forms are available at area schools and at the Chamber of Commerce office, 118 E. Court St. For more information, call 945-2454. Two blood banks slated this week The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will have two blood banks in the area this week. One will be from 1 to 6:45 p.m. today at St. Ambrose Church in Delton. The goal is 60 pints and drive co-chairs are Jane Adamski and Jackie Regis. The other will be held from 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Friday at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. The goal is 100 pints and chair of the drive is Dawn Yeager, director of volunteer services at Pennock. Julio DeBoer See 911 Chief, page 2 Thomapple Kellogg will see four can­ didates vie for two seats. Two incumbents, Jan Siebesma and Lon Lefanty, and two newcomers. Jack Miller Jr. and Dan Parker, will appear on the ballot. TK voters also will be asked to override the Headlee Amendment and allow the school district to levy its full authorized millage rate. The Headlee Amendment this year would roll back the millage rate by about two mills, ac­ cording to school officials’ estimates. The law forces school districts and govern­ ment units to lower their millage rates when property' assessments increase faster than the inflation rate. Maple Valley will have four candidates vy­ ing for three open seats, with a couple of unusual twists. One of the four candidates is Beatrice Pino of Nashville, who is attempting to return to the board after serving one term, from 1986 to 1990. She decided not to seek re-election last year. The other three candidates are Lynn Mengyan of Nashville, David D. Tuckey of Vermontville and Bonnie L. Leep of Nashville. Another unsual wrinkle is that all three in­ cumbents at Maple Valley, Irma Gene Baker, Soo Races, Page 6 Council to decide on Hanover project April 22 Child Abuse Council to meet The Barry County Child Abuse Coun­ cil will have its annual meeting at 12:45 p.m. today at the Barry County Depart­ ment of Social Services, 55 W. Woodlawn. The public is invited to attend. Additional News Briefs Appear on Page 2 "We are in the process of contacting some local businesses for donations. They have supported us in the past and we'll ask them if they will continue. If they don't, we'H have to cancel." . Contributions may be made by contacting Sue Drummond at the Barry Intermediate School District office, 945-4192. Ironically, "this is the biggest (fund-rais­ ing) campaign we've ever mounted and we're getting the least return," said Diane Smith, chairwoman of the Arts Council's Symphony Committee. "It's obviously telling us some­ thing." ’ To raise funds, she said, 180 letters were sent out, asking for donations for the sym­ phony program. In years past about a half­ dozen personal contacts were made. Because of the current business climate, some contributors have reduced and declined their donations, Smith said. "We are appreciative of the support we have received this year and in the past. We'll be making the decision Friday with the best information we have available." The Arts council, with contributions from businesses, has annually sjxmsored a sym­ phony performance in Hastings since the lo­ cal arts organization was founded in 1985. Barry County woman to head Ionia 911 ‘My Mom’ essay contest planned \ tracted with the symphonyprior to knowing about the state's budgetxutt" she said. "This has happened to many otneriorganizations." The county’s "hot spot” is Lakewood, where nine candidates are seeking election to two open positions on the Board of Education. Only one of the nine, Thomas Doyle of Freeport, is an incumbent. Larry Daniels decided not to seek re-election. The eight new candidates are Darlene Niethamer of Woodland, Kristine Hynes of Sunfield, Lester Forman of Woodland, Den­ nis Mutschler of Clarksville, Jeffrey Booi of Lake Odessa, Gerald Tomandl of Lake Odessa, Steve Ludema of Clancsville and Lawrence Smith of Lake Odessa. Some of the first-time candidates said they are interested in running because of their disatisfaction with the way things have been going in the district since the arrival of Superintendent Thomas Makela a little more than a year ago. “There is some unrest about the new superintendent and the whole process of new leadership," said Ludema. “There is some upheaval concerning that.” Daniels, who is stepping down after serving eight years on the boatd, said he had problems with Makela's inaccessibility. “A superintendent can’t run a school district being gone all the while,” he said. "Where is he? I’ve gone into the office to see him on a number of occasions and nobody knew where he was." Makela could not be reached for comment on the matter. . by David T. Young Editor The Hastings City Council will decide April 22 cn the fate of a proposed residential, office and commercial deve’.opment near Hanover Street. Truman Dollar, president of the Alpha Properties Investment Group of Grand Rapids, the'developer, Monday outlined plans for the Hanover Village project on more than 80 acres. The project already has won recommenda­ tion from the Hastings Planning Commission, but the City Council must let the plan "lie on the table" for two weeks be­ fore it can vote on it. Alpha Properties is asking to have the 80plus acres rezoned into a planned unit devel­ opment district (a PUD). If approved, the plan will become Ordinance No. 243. Dollar showed the council architectural ren­ derings and pointed out highlights. He said that essentially the development will be in five parts, a retail section, office buildings, a 186-site mobile home park, 16 buildings for apartments and 15 duplex lots for 30 units. Also included in the plans are two roads, one running from Hanover Street to Starr School Road. The roads eventually will be dedicated to the city. One sticking point for some council mem­ bers was the question of a guarantee that the project indeed will be done. "What assurance do we have that the project will be carried out?" asked Councilman William Cusack. Though council wanted a bond, Dollar said his company has produced a letter of credit, which the city's engineering firm, Williams and Works, has approved. "We’re developers, not builders," Dollar said. "It's impossible for developers to get a bond. We prefer a letter of credit." Mayor Pro Tern David Jasperse said, "It’s as good a guarantee we're going to get from a developer" Councilman Franklin Campbell also ob­ jected to a driveway and curb cut on the site. "That’s terrible," he said. "Somebody ought to start on that before someone blows their tires out.” Dollar also was asked about who the local owners of the project are. He declined to give an answer, saying he didn’t feel it was his place to provide that kind of information. Noting that 55 percent of the ownership of the project is local, he said, "It's certainly not an issue with me.” Jasperse, who chairs the Planning Commission, said a public hearing on the project was heP April 1, and no one ex­ pressed outright objections. "Nobody stood up and said, 'Hey, don't do this.' They were mostly informational ques­ tions," he said. If approved, it will be the largest residential project in the city and it will be the first to fall under the cty's new planned unit development ordinance, which city officials said gives them more control. Dollar said he will have a representative from his firm to answer any further questions April 22 when council is expected to make its decision. In another matter Monday, the council ap­ proved a resolution authorizing a loan of up to $630,000 to the Downtown Development Authority for its Apple Street extension pro­ ject this year. Larry Kornstadt, chairman of the DDA Board, made the request. The DDA’s first project two years ago was the construction of Apple Street from Michigan to Broadway and the facelift for four parking lots. This one will involve See Council, Page 2 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 11, 1991 Council to decide on Hanover Village project, Con tin ued from front pags extending the street from Broadway west to Industrial Park Drive, thereby giving the city another east-west corridor besides congested State Street. Council insisted that sidewalks for walkers and bicyclers be added to the project "It's safer for bikers to go that route than on State Street," Jasperse said. The DDA will repay the loan, at 7 percent with funds collected from increased assess­ ments in the designated DDA District. It anticipates about S440.000 this year, mostly because of the construction of the new K mart on State Street. Kornstadt said he hopes the project will start soon and be completed before the fall. In other business, the council: • Heard a report from a representative from Consolidated Governmental Services, the city’s assessing firm, that real property value in Hastings in 1991 was $74 million and per­ sonal property was fixed at $14 million. News Briefs Harvest Festival planners to meet The committee responsible for plann­ ing Nashville 1991 Harvest Festival will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at the home of Ruth Bcardslee, 507 N. State St. Anyone interested in becoming involv­ ed in the project is invited to attend. The festival will be sponsored again this year by the Nashville Chamber of Commerce. The organization maintains a special fund to handle festival expen­ ditures and receipts. This year’s festival will be held in con­ junction with the Muzzleloader Associa­ tion’s seventh annual Rendezvous in Nashville, Aug. 16-18. While that group's activities will be staged throughout the weekend, the Harvest Festival is to be a Saturday-only event. ‘Soil & Water* awards presented Ed and Juanita Slocum won the “Cooperators of the Year" award last Thursday at the 46ih annual meeting of the Barry Soil and Water Conservation District. Mr. and Mrs. Robert McKay of Hastings were presented with the Tree Farmers of the Year award. Special certificates also were given to Thomapple Valley Equipment, former District Board Member Floyd Miller, JAd Graphics and WBCH-Radio. Solid waste group to meet The Barry County Solid Waste Over­ sight Committee will meet at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. April 17. at the BarryEaton District Health Department Con­ ference Room. 110 W. Center. Hastings. The public is welcome to attend. In a related development, council was in­ formed that ownership of Consolidated Governmental Services was changed to that of Russ Siler, who did most of the city's ap­ praisal this past year. • Referred tc the Parks Committee two re­ quests from the Summerfest Committee. One was for permission to move most sporting events to Fish Hatchery Park and allow ven­ dors to sell food and non-alcoholic beverages at the park during the festival the weekend of Aug. 22-24. Some of the sports mentioned in the pro­ posal were softball tournaments, kite flying, fishing, three-on-three basketball, youth soc­ cer, weight lifting, tennis and the possibility of sky divers landing in the park to open the festivities. • Approved the expenditure of $3,54 for ad­ ditional testing by the Department of Natural Resources to determine the extent of soil con­ tamination at the city garage site. • Passed Ordinance No. 242, which clarifies Gospel concert will be Sunday An afternoon of gospel music, featur­ ing the Lakewood Area Choral Society, is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday at the Central School Auditorium in Hastings. Proceeds from the event will go toward the restoration effort on behalf of the auditorium. A freewill offering will be received. Also slated to perform will be Soldiers of the Light, Peggy Hemerling, Rex and Lori Reed, Doug Newton, John Price, Sherry Wetzel. Bryce Feighner and Dwight and Gail Hoffman. Organ music will be provided by Don Reid before the concert. Nashville woman saves state money Vivian Conner of Nashville was one of nine state employees recognized for making suggestions to improve services and save money. Conner, a 16-year employee of the Department of State, was awarded $1,300 for her idea, which resulted in a $12,979 annual savings. Her suggestion, first made in 1988, essentially eliminated the need for a clerk to proofread documents prepared by typists, whom she felt were well qualified to check their own work. City to flush hydrants soon Th: city of Hastings will flush fire hydrants throughout the city Tuesday and Wednesday. April 16 ami 17. Author to visit Hastings Library Author Hilda Stahl will visit the Hastings Public Library for a special programs! 3:30 p.m. Friday. April 19. The visit will coincide with the celebration of National Library Week. Stahl has published more than 70 books and 450 short stories. Most of her books have been written for children. Also included in the program will be students from Mel Hund’s seventh grade language arts enrichment class readingv their prose and a reception by the Word Spinners. some wording on the city election. • Referred to the Streets Committee a re­ quest to close Boltwood Street from Marshall to South. • Referred to the Finance Committee a re­ quest to upgrade the computer system in the city clerk's office. • Approved traffic control orders requested by Police Chief Jerry Sarver to help deter­ mine the right of ways at several intersections. Sarver said the orders "set up criteria of ___________ _ — who's at fault, should there be an accident. We have to show some son of right of way." • Approved payment of $106,320 to the Wolverine Fire Apparatus Co. for purchase of a new Class A pumper and equipment. Fire Chief Roger Cans said he expected delivery of the truck within three to four weeks. Barry County Board pulls out of regional solid waste group Citing the expense as too costly, the Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday voted to drop out of its affiliation with seven other counties who are part of the Southwest Michigan Solid Waste Committee. "The costs would be astronomical for Barry County at this time,” said Commis­ sioner Robert Wenger, who has been meet­ ing with the committee as one of the county's representatives for about two years. Barry was asked to pay $61,300 for the committee's promotion and educational bud­ get, he said, noting that down the road the county would be expected to pay $28,500 of $288,500 cost for hazardous waste collection expenses; $54,480 to handle agricultural chemicals and more than $4,000 for household collections. "They threw us out of the water on this," Wenger said. "We have a landfill here and it's fine for now.’ He added that the landfill owner has been progressive with his recy­ cling efforts and has worked closely with the county. Other counties involved with the commit­ tee are Berrien, Van Buren, Allegan, Cal­ houn, Cass, Kalamazoo and St. Joseph. Programs planned for all the counties would cost a total of $770,620. Wenger said the overall purpose of joining with the other counties was to secure a grant from the state to study solid waste in an eight-county region and be a pilot program for the rest of Michigan. However, after the initial study grant, no grants are available to implement programs, he said. In other business, the board: •Agreed to establish the Middleville Sani­ tary Sewer District and assist the village with the financing of its proposed $2.16 million expansion and renovation of the ex­ isting treatment facility. The village of Mid­ dleville is responsible for payment of the project and its operation and maintenance. Meyers, Bueche & Nies, Inc. of Jenison is the engineering firm. The County has asked the Board of Public Works to submit plans, specifications and estimates of cost to the county board for approval. •Heard about the progress of the develop­ ment of the county's Community Correc­ tions plan from Stephen Werdon, circuit 911 Chief named, DeBoer, however, said she received an as­ sociate’s degree in law enforcement in 1980, which fulfilled the committee's requirements. "They didn’t require a bachelor's degree," she said. "The man they hired didn't have one." Still, DeBoer said she completed course­ work for her bachelor’s degree in October and informed her superior in writing on Oct. 16. A diploma was not issued until December, but DeBoer’s resume submitted for the 911 position in November noted that she had completed the program. After she was denied an interview, DeBoer continued from front page filed a grievance with the Barry County Courthouse Employees' Association but was denied a hearing. Radant, who heads the commission's per­ sonnel committee, said Wednesday that the grievance was denied because the 911 direc­ tor's position is not a part of the bargaining union. In February, the county’s 911 committee hired Charles Nystrom, 43, an investigator for a Bloomfield Hills law firm. Nystrom is a former dispatcher and trooper for the Michi­ gan State Police. He was stationed in Ionia as a sergeant from 1976 to 1980. Concert. Continued from frontpage Ticket sales from past concerts, attended by 200 to 300 people, have not covered the cost of bringing the Grand Rapids Symphony to Hastings, but local business donations and, in recent years, grants from the Michigan Council for the Arts have made the venture possible. However, as the concert date approaches, contributions from local businesses are lag­ ging and grant funds are not available from the Michigan Council for the Arts, putting the event in jeopardy. State cuts have eliminated about one-third ot the local arts council budget. A S2.000 state grant the local arts council was slated to receive for its general budget was lost with the recent round of state funding cuts. Other grants the council had hoped to ob­ tain for other activities are no longer avail­ able, making the total grant loss a significant impact upon local cultural activities, she said. "Financially, we’re in a very bad position for the rest of the year, if we do not get the court probation agent. The primary purpose of the plan is to develop and operate correc­ tion programs for non-violent offenders who would otherwise be incarcerated and as a re­ sult ease jail overcrowding. •Granted a 4.4 percent salary increase for Undersheriff James Orr, the sheriffs secre­ tary, the jail administrator and a secretary in the jail. The pay hike is retroactive to Jan. 1. •Set mileage reimbursement at 25 cents per mile for jurors who serve in the county’s circuit, district, probate and juvenile courts effective immediately. •Authorized the purchase of two Fax ma­ chines from Copy Center at a total cost of about $2,100 from the capital expenditures budget. One Fax will be installed at the County Sheriffs Department and the other, a portable unit, will be placed in the Courts and Law Building. The portable Fax, for ex­ ample, will enhance the issuance of war­ rants, etc. because it can be taken home with officials. •Held an informational session, after the regular meeting, with Sylvia Dulaney con­ cerning a proposal for mapping the county. support we need (for the symphony)," Crane said. As it stands now, the Arts Council wouldn't be able to sponsor any other pro­ grams for the rest of the year if it held the concert without receiving more local business contributions, Crane and Smith said. "We want to provide programming for ev­ eryone... We want individuals to let us know how they fee! so we can provide activities they enjoy." The cost to bring the symphony to Hastings totals about $6,000, including $4,700 for the orchestra and expenses of us­ ing Central Auditorium, plus printing and ad­ vertising costs. "We’ve had tremendous support from the community in the past," she said. The Thomapple Arts Council "has contin­ ued to operate in the black every year since we started... Most arts ^uncils are not able to do it. Tiiey run deficits... Continuing with the symphony without local support will put our budget in jeopardy," Crane said. Nystrom later was employed as human re­ sources director for Brown Corporation in Io­ nia. He holds an associate’s degree from Lansing Community College. DeBoer said she is not bitter but is disap­ pointed that she was not considered for the position. "I guess disappointed is the best way to de­ scribe it," she said. "We chose Barry County as where we wanted to live, we bought a home and joined Gun Lake Community Church." "I was a county employee, and I wasn't even given a chance to interview," she said. DeBoer was selected from a field of 80 ap­ plicants for the Ionia position. Seven of the top candidates were interviewed by a commit­ tee, and three finalists were called back March 28 for a second interview before the entire Ionia 911 board. DeBoer was offered the posi­ tion at that meeting. In Ionia County, DeBoer’s first duties will be to create a central dispatch system this year for police, fire and ambulance services for Ionia's four city and county agencies. Next year she will add 911 emergency service for the entire county. "Initially they want to go to central dis­ patch even before they start 911," she said. "Basically I’m starting from scratch - devel­ oping, implementing and administering." Though Ionia County is comparable in size to Barry County, DeBoer will have to integrate agencies from Ionia, Belding, Port­ land and Lake Odessa, in addition to the sher­ iffs department and possible the Michigan State Police Post in Ionia. 'There are a lot of individual systems that we’ll combine into one," she said. "As to what degree, that will have to be worked out. There are a lot of policies to set down, a lot of technical agreements to work out." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 11, 1991 — Page 3 There’s more to budget solutions than cuts, says Hollister He added that General Motors, Ford and by David T. Young Chrysler used to be called the "big three" Editor employers, but now it’s McDonald's, Michigan's budget woes won't be solved by Wendy's and Kentucky Fried Chicken. cuts alone, according to Democratic State Hollister said some service jobs are good Rep. David Hollister. ones, but those aren't that easy to get because The chairman of the House Budget they require people who are not just Committee, Hollister appeared for a First functionally, but also technologically and Friday Lunch and Learn program in Hastings internationally literate. Some require advanced to present a different view of the state budget degrees. crisis than had previously been offered by Hollister said that when more and more Republican legislators Bob Bender and Paul people are employed in the lower paying Hillegonds. service field, tax revenues decrease for Some of the reasons he gave for the government shortfall were the same as what Bender and The third reason for the budget crisis, he Hillegonds had talked about, but there were said, is tied to the aging of America. some new wrinkles and different proposals for He said people 85 years old and older are solutions. the fastest growing segment of the nation's "This is a value debate. Gov. (John) Engler population. has made that very clear," Hollister said. "By the year 2000, there will be one The legislator said cuts indeed are million Americans 100 years old or older," he necessary, but he advocates also dipping into said. "People are living longer, but how are the rainy day fund and using other "short-term we going to take care of them?" strategies" to help meet the estimated SI.2 Furthermore, the largest population group, billion to SI.4 billion deficit. the Baby Boomers, will move toward He first talked about the reasons for the retirement early in the next century. By the budget crisis. year 2020, 77 million of them will be "This didn't come on quickly and it hasn't expected to leave the work force. happened just in Michigan,*' he maintained. "If we don't change the way we finance the He noted that Michigan is one of 36 states Social Security system, 44 percent of looking at a budget crisis. workers’ paychecks will go to Social "And it isn't just one party," he said. "It Security," he said. doesn’t matter who is in control of the The tremendous boom in health care costs governor's office." also have taken a big bite out of the The first reason, he said, is that federal economy. budget cuts over the last decade, started by the Hollister said one-third of people on public Reagan Administration's "New Federalism," assistance are aged, blind or disabled. That have had a tremendous effect group spends two-thirds of the available He estimated that loss of federal revenue dollars from Medicaid. And two-thirds of sharing to local communities in Michigan those dollars are spent in the last years of the alone has amounted to about $200 million a their lives. year. "Health care is the fastest growing part of "We've lost $10 billion in federal cuts," our budget," he said. "Imagine what will Hollister said. "Rep. Bender said that the happen when the Baby Boomers retire." state's current budget is S7.4 billion, so He said that in 1950, 17 people worked for we've lost more than our entire budget" every one who was retired. That ratio has Second, the economy is changing from slipped to three to one in the 1990s. manufacturing to service. Manufacturing jobs Another startling statistic is that 80 percent in the last decade have declined by 30 percent of new people in the work force are and service jobs have increased by 33 percent. minorities or women. The average manufacturing job paid an Speaking about expenses, Hollister first annual salary of S35.000, plus benefits, zeroed in on the explosion in prison costs. while service jobs average only $19,000, and He said it costs $43 million to build a usually without benefits. prison and $13 million a year to run iL So fewer and fewer workers are getting He said 85 percent of the inmates are poor, health insurance. male, young minorities who have dropped "Sixty percent of new jobs in Michigan out of school, are substance abusers and child pay $7,000 a year or less," Hollister said. abuse victims. "So (with those kinds of jobs) even if a He added that contrary to popular belief, the husband and wife both work, they're living crime rate is going down, but stiffer below the poverty level." sentences are keeping prisoners incarcerated He said the auto industry used to be the largest employer in Flint Nqy it's the c^y's fB for longerperiods, leading to overcrowding. ^2?If wt?*mtifrvene early in these kids' lives, five hospitals. * "You have seen just the beginning of the debate," Hollister said. He pointed to the recession and budget shortfall that plagued Michigan from 1979 to 1983. He said those problems were cleared up by several methods, not just getting out the budget axe. The legislature and former Gov. James Blanchard in 1983 raised the state income tax, took some money from the rainy day fund, made some budget cuts and used short-term strategies such as early retirement for state employees to whittle theWicit. State Rep. David Hollister explains the causes of the current budget crisis in Michigan to an audience at the First Friday Lunch and Leam pro­ gram. The April 5 session was the second in a three-part series on the budget. State Rep. Bob Bender spoke at the first one in March. State Rep. Lynn Jondahl is expected to speak in the third session In May. Hollister said House Democrats now are advocating the same kind of strategy that worked eight years ago. A similar solution almost became law recently. The House and Senate passed a measure called Senate Bill 51, but Engler vetoed iL Hollister said Engler acted as he did, "Because this governor believes you’re more interested in cutting your property taxes by $69 a year and in prisons, than in thing's like mental health services." The conclusion of the Democrats is that if Engler gets his way, 11,000 jobs will be lost in Michigan, people with $30,000 to $60,000 homes will take a financial beating and the biggest losers will be the poor and urban blacks. He said 85 percent of the state's spending is in five areas, higher education, K-12 education, the Department of Social Services, Mental, Health and Corrections. And the governor said he will not cut education. Hollister concluded, "Engler's proposal is a shift from state to local government and the big losers are the middle and lower income people." Hollister originally was scheduled to be the April First Friday speaker, but then said he couldn't make it and Warren Gregory, associate director of the House Fiscal Agency, was to pinch hit At the last minute, Hollister made it after all. Hollister spoke at the program in Hastings about a year ago on "Right to Die" legislation. The First Friday Brown Bag Lunch and Learn sessions are sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Party. They are held the First Friday of each month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. Next month's scheduled speaker is State Rep. Lynn Jondahl, who will wrap up the three-part series on the state budget crisis. Legislature to consider cancelling state employees’ 1991 raises Hastings has first woman officer by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer Renee Ulanowicz could have had a career with shakers and movers for clients, but she chose to handle pushers and dealers instead. A 1988 graduate of Aquinas College with a degree in business administration and a strong background in computers, Ulanowicz could have made the big bucks in the telecommunications industry. But Ulanowicz traded the fast track for the fast pursuit when she become Hastings' newest police officer on March 28. The Grand Rapids native replaces retired Patrolman Harold Hawkins to become the city’s first female law officer. Fresh out of the academy, Ulanowicz said she's pleased to be in law enforcement and is happy to be in Hastings. "I love it," she said. "Everyone here is ex­ tremely helpful, and I feel really at home." Ulanowicz formerly was employed in pub­ lic relations for a Grand Rapids telecommu­ nications company when she decided that life in a comfortable chair in an air-conditioned office was not for her when she could be pounding a beat in the snow and rain instead. "I knew it wasn’t for me," she said. "There wasn't that little extra something I really needed." "I like being there and being able to make a difference, whether that means helping a little kid across the street or putting someone behind bars who needs to be there," she said. Ulanowicz admits she probably would have had a more comfortable living in business than she will in law enforcement. "But I've always said I'd rather do some­ thing I love than something for the money," she said. "Of course, the money helps." While continuing to work full time, she enrolled in the police training program at Grand Rapids Junior College, graduating from the two-year program last September in we can lower the prison rate, with programs like Head Start and on substance abuse, butthese programs are getting cut,” he said. Hollister said he believes that urban youths are not stupid, and they turn to crimes like selling drugs because they are profitable. He said a young person today can choose between making $7,000 a year in the regular economy or $1,000 a week cash and tax free in an underground economy. "This isn't a moral choice, it's an economic one for these kids," he said. "I call them urban entrepreneurs. "And when we catch them, we spend $30,000 a year to keep them in prison." Hollister said he believes alternative and less costly sentences must be looked at more strongly. He noted that Minnesota has far fewer prison inmates than Michigan because it has a system in which many non-violent offenders are sentenced to longer periods, up to two years, of community service. Another problem with the budget, Hollister said, is that "We're not collecting tax expenditures or $7 billion in loopholes, which is equal to the current state budget" But things look pretty grim because the governor and the legislature are still fighting over the first phase of the cuts, the 9.2 percent across-the-board reductions made last December. And making things even stickier are the governor’s and Richard Headlees' property tax cut plans that will allow the deficit to balloon even more. If Headlee’s petition drive is successful and a 20 percent property tax cut is implemented, it will create another $300 million shortfall in the state budget, Hollister said. Engler's property tax cut plan would be phased in over three years, but lawmakers still would have to find a way to pare the budget Hollister blasted both tax cut plans as favoring the rich and hurting middle and lower income people. And further down the road, for the 1992 budget, Engler is expected to recommend another 13 to 15 percent cut to offset the property tax plan. Renee Ulanowicz about half the time it normally takes to complete. Despite her success there, she said her deci­ sion to become a police woman surprised many of her family and friends. "I had a lot of people I respect tell me I was too little, too small, too petite to be a cop," she said. "But not a lot holds me back." Ulanowicz said she knows that adjusting to life in the traditionally male-dominated profession of law enforcement won't be easy. "They prepare you in the academy," she said. "They tell you that not all guys think women should be in policing." She insists that her gender was not the rea­ son she was hired for the Hastings Police Department. “I talked to the chief about this, and I said I don't want to be hired because I'm a woman, I want to be hired because I'm qualified," she said. Ulanowicz said her colleagues are treating her like an equal, though she’s missing out on some of the locker room comradery. "I have my own locker room basically," she said. "They put new lockers in there. That made me feel pretty good." Ulanowicz is training or. the afternoon shift with experienced officers while she learns the ropes. Coming from the northwest side of Grand Rapids, Ulanowicz said she was surprised to find there's mor' to Hastings than meets the eye. "I found the city is not as small as I thought it was," she said. NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer The State Legislature is considering cancel­ ing the 4 percent pay increase approved earlier for state employees this year. And State Sen. Jack Welborn said the pro­ posal has a good chance of being passed. Speaking in Hastings Monday at a Legisla­ tive Coffee, Welborn said hearings would be­ gin this week on the plan to cancel the raise approved earlier. Under the state constitution, two-thirds of the Legislature must vote to re­ scind the increase. Faced with a public outcry over the grow­ ing budget deficit and large cuts in social ser­ vice, corrections and public safety programs, the state senator from Kalamazoo County said lawmakers will take a serious look at the tough decision to cancel the raise. "It's not a popular thing to do, but I've had a tremendous amount of state employees tell me that they'd forego that pay raise to save their jobs or the jobs of their co-workers," Welborn said. Earlier this year the Legislature voted down its own raise, as well as raises for the gover­ nor and state judges. That move made it pos­ sible for lawmakers to consider slashing raises for state employees. "In the past, we didn't have that credibility, but now we have,” Welborn said. Meanwhile, the public is criticizing John Engler for stiff cuts in state programs, but Welborn and State Rep. Bob Bender said the governor is not the bad guy people are mak­ ing him out to be. The Republican lawmakers defended the governor Monday, blaming the cuts on steps taken to curb the growing budget deficit be­ fore Engler took office. The often criticized 9.2 percent across-theboard cuts in the state budget were made by former Gov. James Blanchard, a Democrat, before Engler's inauguration, according to the lawmakers who both represent Barry County in Lansing. "Those massive cuts totally came at the end of the Blanchard administration, when we passed those 9.2 percent cuts back in Decem­ ber," Bender said. On the other hand, the proposed budget Engler offered when he took office had smaller cuts in social service programs, ac­ cording to Bender, who blamed Democrats in the Legislature for scuttling the governor's plan. . The present 17 percent cut in Aid to De­ pendent Children was to have been only 3 to 4 percent, and the 22 percent cut in foster care would not have been enacted in the Engler plan, Bender said. "Gov. Engler is being portrayed as mean spirited," Bender said. "In actual fact, his plan in human services was much less severe." Engler's plan would have saved money by eliminating General Assistance funds for able-bodied adults without dependents, Bender said. The plan did not affect me disabled or handicapped and did not cut ADC or foster care programs. Michigan is one of only six or seven U.S. states that have a General Assistance program, Bender said. And Michigan's ADC program pays recipients an average of S429 a month, which is about $100 more than programs pay in Ohio, Illinois and Indiana. "We are one of the few states that has a General Assistance program, and our ADC plan is significantly higher than in the sur­ rounding states," Bender said. The Legislature has completed all of the 1991 budget except for the Department of Social Service budget, which remains in ne­ gotiations. * The lawmakers said the Legislature is now working on three years’ budgets at once. They are: •Closing the books on a $300 million shortfall at the end of 1990. •Balancing the 1991 budget to eliminate a projected $1.5 billion deficit •Beginning 1992 budget negotiations as normally scheduled. "If things were normal, we'd only be doing next year's budget," Bender said. Budgetary matters are taking up most of the Legislature's time, spilling into work be­ ing done by other committees, the lawmakers said. During recent public hearings seeking to save money in the Department of Correc­ tions, employees came up with "over 100 ideas" to save money, Welborn said. He pre­ dicted their ideas would save a tens of thou­ sands of dollars. Welborn said he is continuing the fight for a law to allow the Michigan prisons to return low-risk inmates to county jails for short terms of incarceration. Because of the lower cost to house inmates at the county level, the state would save S60 million to $70 million a year by paying counties to house prisoners. The money, in turn, would generate additional revenue for counties. Rutland Township to help fund RiBC J-Ad Graphics News Service The Rutland Charter Township Board of Trustees last week approved a $1,200 con­ tribution to Recycling in Barry County. "We feel very strongly that receycling is beneficial to the environment," said Township Supervisor Bob Edwards. "The board firmly believes that recycling is the v'ay we have to go. The landfills can’t take everything any more. "If we improve (our environment) maybe we can leave this and future generations with a decent environment." he said. RiBC Director Jane Norton and other RiBC representatives have made appeals for $1,200 of support from each of Barry County's 16 townships. "At the present time we are a volunteer ef­ fort and we have overextended our volunteers." said Norton. "The amount of tonnage (handled by RiBC) goes beyond the volunteer stage." With figures showing an increase in recycl­ ing every month, Norton said she appreciates the township’s contribution. In other business at its meeting Wednesday, April 3, the Township Board approved the rezoning of the old Algonquin Lake School from R-l, residential to R-2, low to medium density. The rezoning request, made by Swift’s Ex­ cavating of Woodland, was recommended by the Township Planning and Zoning Commis­ sion in February. With the board's approval, Swift’s will be able to secure a special land use permit to con­ vert the old school into a four-unit apartment building. In other action, the board adopted a twocent mileage increase for township officials, who will now receive 27.5 cents per mile, in keeping with what is paid to county employees. Hastings Public Library Board member Larry Hensley, also attended the meeting to announce that he would be serving as a liaison between the library and the township. Extra Copies of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 11, 1991 Viewpoints 06522847 Dangerous intersection raises serious questions The tragic accident last week at the intersection of M-37 and M-43 serves as a grim reminder of traffic dangers in that area. A mother and two young children lost their lives in that accident and there have been many other crashes, serious injuries and deaths before within a one-mile radius of that site, just west of Hastings. The question of what should be done about improving traffic safety there must be asked. Because the intersection involves two state trunklines, a request for physical changes would have to be made to the Michigan Department of Transportation. But don't expect swift action. The state already is strapped for funds and there are many other areas regarded as dangerous throughout Michigan that aren't getting changes made. Three factors make the intersection of M-43 and M-37 a very hazardous one. One is increased traffic. Another is the physical layout of the area. A third, and perhaps most important one, is human error. The increase in traffic comes from population booms moving south from Grand Rapids and north from Kalamazoo. There is little that can be done to stop that. The layout, as some local police officials say, is an engineering problem that begs the MDOT to do something. But for reasons mentioned above, chances of that happening may not be good. A hill near Bob's Gun & Tackle approaching the intersection from the east, a curve from the west, and the angle at which M-37 from the north intersects with M-43 are the prime physical contributors to the hazards. Motorists who turn from M-37 onto M-43 are making a longer left-hand tum than usual, which causes them to be more vulnerable to collisions. Human error is something we can do about the problem. Police say too many motorists appear to be in a hurry and do not use enough caution at the intersection. Drivers don't get a clear view of what’s coming on their left and their right and they can misjudge the other oncoming cars' speeds. The intersection of M-43 and M-37 is the busiest in Barry County, and it probably is one of the most dangerous. For these reasons, inquiries of the MDOT must be made. But again, we shouldn’t be too optimistic about chances of something being done. Getting rid of the hill near Bob's Gun & Tackle would be a big help, as would perhaps a light somewhere to the east of the intersection. But we can't count on getting that kind of satisfaction. We urge a traffic study and a request for help from the MDOT. If that doesn't make something happen, it appears that it's up to us to be more careful and be in less of a hurry when we approach that area, regardless of what direction we're coming from. In the effort to reduce fatalities, it may be the only option we have. Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: ■Make your letter brief and to the point. ■Letters should be written in good taste. ■Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. ■Writers must include their signature, address and phone number. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 Hastings Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of JAd Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President Stephen Jacobs Treasurer Engler is the enemy of the elderly, needy To the Editor: Gov. John Engler’s continued refusal to heed the plight of the defenseless elderly in our state’s facilities is cruel and senseless. His veto has insured the idiocy of “VooDoo” economics — you know, when the budget is balanced on the backs of the most defenseless in our society, when the rich get richer, the poor get poorer, the middle class gets lowers; when saving $2 now will cost us S30 later and what ‘‘trickles down" on the helpless is definitely not money or humanity. I would like to challenge Engler and his hatcheteers to work one week of evenings caring for patients in one of our facilities. Ridiculous? You bet! In less than two shifts, their tracks would be wiped out by their drag­ ging derrieres! Current 3-11 nurse aide/patient ratio is* 1:12. This allows for a grand average of 35 minutes per patient to take care of all their supper and bedtime needs. Now, with Engler’s 30 pecent (in effect) cuts, the average minutes per patient would be reduced to 25. This would be just enough time to get the patient fed. Of course, we could leave them sittiiig up all night in their wheelchairs as this, would save time the next day. ,j Ridiculous? You bet! What he has precipitated by his action is not humanly possibly to carry out. Besides being ridiculous, this challenge is also illegal. You could not touch a patient un­ til you met all the new federal and state re­ quirements for training and passing state board written and clinical examinations. But you could still learn a lot just by visiting in a facility if you really care to enter one. You may even discover why some people prefer to stay on welfare rather than get a job that requires training and testing, that is in­ creasingly demanding and quite often im­ possible and thankless. I love old people. For almost 40 years I have been directly or indirectly involved with meeting their many needs. I have instructed hundreds of nurse aides to be the most caring individuals they can be. With Engler’s veto he has clearly become an enemy of the elderly of our state. In case no one has informed him. his veto says to them: “I don’t care about your past contributions to our society and state.” “I don’t care if your supper is cold and late." “I don’t care if you have a to lay in your own urine and feces until someone has time to help you." “I don’t care if you want to be near your friends and family. There’s an empty bed Public Opinion- Letters across the state, so we’re going to move you there anyway.” “I don’t care if your last days are miserable. I’m wealthy enough so it will never happen to my mother.” “And furthermore, I don’t care about the people we have entrusted with your care T1 J are often struggling individuals who * . e little political clout anyway.” Is this the real John Engler? For all our sakes, I hope not. I urge him to remove his line item veto and find a new political bargain­ ing chip. He is playing politics with the lives of our elderly? Ridiculous? You bet! In all sincerity, Mariani I. Sorby, RN Current Nurse Aid Instructor Iron County Community Schools Past Vocational Nurse Aide Instructor Hastings High School and Hastings Community Schools Past In-Service Director Barry County Medical Care Facility Truck driver deserves compassion To the Editor: I try to block out the images and faces, but I know I never will. You see, I wasn’t at the accident scene on Wednesday, but I work at the hospital the mother and her four children were rushed to. I will remember each of them the rest of my life. And as I remember the Hanner family, I will also continue to think of and pray for the driver of the cement truck. In a matter of seconds, he became an innocent player in a living nightmare. I cry thinking about it because I can easily put myself in his shoes and imagine myself behind the wheel of the truck, certain images and faces forever burned into memory. Then impact. The jolt, the deafening pounds of crushing metal and exploding rubber. Then possibly a moment of silence before adrenalin screams and sends you racing toward the crushed car. I cannot continue because I was not the driver. But if I was, I would hope people could help me forgive myself — even though I wasn’t to blame. Because, as you know, we arc always hardest on ourselves. I wish I could have been there to give the truck driver a hug. Because admist the blood and tears, besides a miracle from God, that’s what I would want the most. Debbie L. Walter Middleville How long for a simple cable hookup? To the Editor: I have been a loyal, paying customer of Triad CATV for around six years in the city of Hastings. I called the Marshall office over six weeks ago. I only asked to have my service changed to a new location. It was a simple customer re­ quest. It only seemed that way to me. Well, for some reason, that simple request has been delayed numerous times. Now it seems Mother Nature even got in the way. Maybe if I remain patient enough, the Triad C.A.T.V. service man will come to my aid and hook me up at my new address. Oh, thank you, sirs! This loyal servant waits for the day to get that coupon book. Didn’t I hear of a new company coming into the Hastings area? I wonder how long they would take for a simple hookup. How about under six weeks? Barney Silsbee Hastings Should U.S. help the Kurds? With the Kurdish uprising against Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein apparently facing defeat, would it be wise for the United States armed forces to step in with assistance? John Jacobs Vice President Frederic Jacobs Secretary Newsroom David T. Young tEditor) Elaine Gilbert lAatmant Editor) Todd Tubergen i sports Ed/too Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Sue Hinckley Sandra Ponsetto Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Advertising Department Classified uds accepted Monday through Friday 8 a m. ■ 5:30p.m.; Saturday 8 a m. ■ noon. Larry Seymour ,s«im Managor) Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Phyllis Bowers Subscription Rates: S13 per year in Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O Box B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) John Trent, Middleville: Margaret Wolfe, Battle Creek: Dale Geiger. Woodland: “No, we shouldn't. We should have disposed of Hussein in the war." “I don't think so. we've done enough "I think the United Na"I agree. I just don't lions should have the other think we should gel troops, the foreign troops involved.” do it. The United States has already done its share.” Lee Geiger, Woodland: Barbara Gregory, Rodney: Marvin Gregory, Rodney: "Let them fight it out themselves. I think it might end faster.” “They need a separation between church and state. Until they do that, nothing can help them. I think Saddam Hussein should have been taken out.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 11, 1991 — Page 5 Hastings Charter Township OKs $1,200 donation for recycling Animal shelter staff tired of killing To the Editor: Last month, 147 animals came through the Barry County Animal Shelter. We were able to place 62 of these animals. It’s a cruel irony, that the very system that grants these animals a painless death shields you all from the true horror of what you’ve allowed, through ignorance and apathy. The nation’s shelters were formed to house the stray, fight cruelty and uphold the animal laws. But today a big chunk of their resources is spent administering death to millions of dogs and cats a year. It’s even more cruelly ironic that those peo­ ple who care for animals the most sec more senseless death in a day than many of you will see in 10 lifetimes. Every day they confront barrels of dead kittens and mounds of dead dogs, sweet animals who never got a chance to show what wonderful pets they were. If you can’t imagine what millions of dead animals look like, picture a mere dozen in your living room, or a hundred in your den. And breeders, don’t forget: Chances are one in 10 they will be purebred, maybe the offspr­ ing of one of yours. If it turns your stomach to even think about it, imagine being the one who is chosen to kill them and stack them. Imagine consoling yourself with the knowledge that the gentleness with which you handled the animal as she died was the only caring thing that you, a lifelong animal lover, could offer. Imagine it all, then tell us again why you shouldn’t spay or neuter your pet. It’s an idea bom of anger, of frustration, at breeders, both “good” and bad, and at pet lovers who pre­ tend that just one litter doesn’t hurt, because the shelter will place them anyway. It’s directed at the folks who will buy the “in” puppy today, dumping the half-grown animal at the shelter six months from now because he’s more trouble than they thought he would be. It’s directed at the folks who br­ ing in litter after litter, year after year. It gets to you after awhile, especially if you’re the person who works the euthanasia room. So please! Spay and Neuter your pets. Were begging ou! The staff of the Barry County Animal Shelter Ed Madigan, farmers’ friend or foe? To the Editor: Will there be life for American agriculture after Agriculture Secretary Clayton Yeutter? Now that Yeutter has left the U.S.D.A. to head the Republican Party, will farm policy change direction? It seem doubtful that the new Ag. Secretary, Ed Madigan, will change policy, a great deal. Whether you agreed with him or not, Yeutter was simply carrying out Bush Administration farm policy. Madigan was a U.S. Representative from Illinois on the House Ag. Committee. Using his influence on the committee, he repeatedly fought attempts to improve the farm bill for producers. The Madigan amendment was adopted, restoring the secretary’s discretion to lower commodity loan rates. More recently, the new secretary opposed an amendment by Senator Leahy of Vermont to modestly increase milk prices. Although the farmers* price has declined by over $4 in just a few months, it was claimed that this slight increase would raise the price of milk to the consumer. This in spite of the fact that retail prices had declined very little if any. If Agriculture Secetary Madigan wished to help those he’s supposed to represent, he could do so very easily. He could work with Congress in re-opening the 1990 farm bill. He could work with Congress to raise commodity loan rates. He could implement supply management and utilize the Fanner Owned Reserve as originally intended. These are all measures that could help the farmer earn more from the marketplace with less dependence on government payments. Frankly, we are very skeptical. We fear the new Ag. Secretary will be as much a free market idcalogue as his predecessor. *' Carl Mcllvain, Hastings Michigan Farmers Union Soldier deserves mentioning 7b the Editor: I was reading again the obituary of Lusena Henney in the Banner and Reminder, realiz­ ing that no mention was made of-ber son. who was missing in action in northern Italy during World War D. I decided to write to you. His name was Robert H. Henney. He attended Carlton Center school and Hastings High School before being drafted during the war. ft seemed to me he should be remembered at least this much because he died to protect all of us. Sincerely yours, Anna Cairns Hastings Evaluating financial market letters Today there are hundreds of investment newletters available. Some are large, established publications; others are small, low-budget publications that are long on pro­ mises and short on returns. If you’re looking for a newsletter to help guide your investing, how do you separate the wheat from the chaff? You can start by asking yourself the follow­ ing questions: 1. What are my specific needs? Are you interested in conservative, blue-chip stocks with large capitalizations or low-priced penny stocks that enable you to speculate on emerg­ ing companies? 2. How long do I plan to let my money work? Some market letters stress in-and-out trading; others emphasize buying stocks for long-term growth. 3. Am I concerned more about general market trends or about market timing? There’s a big difference between buying quality stocks in a poor market environment and trying to “time the market” as to the ideal buying opportunity. 4. What is the track record of this market letter? Don’t be misled by advertising and promotion. There are a number of publica­ tions that rate market letters by how well or how poorly their recommendations compare to other market letters. These include Hulben Fiancial Digest, Timer Digest and SIE Perfor­ mance Review and Timer Digest. 5. What is the size of the market letter’s circulation? Those with large circulations are generally more conservative. In an effort to avoid the potentially harmful impact of their recommendations on smaller markets, they focus on larger corporations. They are also more conservative in forecasting market trends. Small market letters, on the other hand, may call it as they see it, right or wrong. 6. What is the investment philosophy of the author? Study his or her fundamental and technical approach. Regardless of the quality of the publication, you must be comfortable with the recommendations. Because of the numerous recommendations made by the authors of a market letter, their success statistics can be deceiving. Keep in mind that few investors can follow each stock recommendation. In addition, commissions must also be added to the cost of trading, which affects your profit or loss. All things considered, unless you are ex­ perienced and willing to invest time and money, market letters can be a costly path to success. - STOCKS The following prices are close of business last Reported changes are from ious week. Company Close AT&T 343/, Ameritech 647. Anheuser-Busch 50’/, Chrysler 133/. Clark Eoulpment 29'/, CMS Energy 30 Coca Cola 52’/, Dow Chemical 483/. Exxon 57 Family Dollar 20 Ford 317. General Motors 37’/. Great Lakes Bancorp 13 Hastings Mfg. 497. IBM Hi’/, JCPenney 51’/. Johnson & Johnsc n 957. Kmart 415/. Kellogg Company 933/. McDonald's 347, Sears 337. Southeast Mich. Gas 157, Spartan Motors 67. Upjohn 487. Gold $364.25 Silver $4.03 Dow Jones 2873.02 Volume 170,000,000 from the Tuesday. the prev­ Change —3 -27, -7. + ’/. —7. -37, -’/. —2 + ’/. —7. —17, + 17> —17. -27. —17. -7. —7. -27. + 7, + 7. + 7. + $7.00 + $.02 —72.03 by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Hastings Charter Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously Monday night to donate 51,200 to Recycling in Barry County. “I think (support for recycling) will become a part of taxes down the road anyway, it’s part of the things we haven’t paid for in our lifetime but should have," said Trustee Neil Wilder. "It’s our environment and we ought to take care of it.” RiBC Director Jane Norton has made ap­ peals to each of Barry County’s 16 townships, asking for $1,200 support from each to help the organization stay afloat. RiBC is currently a volunteer effort, but needs additional funds to help keep up with the growing amount of recycling items col­ lected each month. “The amount of tonnage we handle has taken us beyond the volunteer stage,** said Norton. “Our figures show that our tonnage is increasing every month. It’s incredible.” Supervisor Dick Thomas noted that all solid waste ends up in township landfills if it is not recycled and that the city of Hastings has done a lot for recycling by providing RiBC with a collection site and dumpsters. “Myself, I think we should help out until RiBC is self supporting,” said Trustee Doug Peck. “Taxpayers today all share a certain amount of guilt and this is a way we can start to make things the way they should have been all along," said Wilder. “Nobody could see what the environment would look like 30 or 40 years ago, when industry was growing and we used to dump oil out onto the ground. “We should do our part to turn it (pollution) around," he said. “I don’t think any household would say that it’s a terrible thing to do (support RiBC). We all share guilt for spoiling the environment." Thomas noted that the donation, to be given in 12 monthly installments of $100 each, would use.“a little less than a dollar per parcel." from the township's one-mill levy. Norton said she was very pleased when she heard that Hastings would help support RiBC. “That’s fantastic," she said. “I know they (Hastings Township) have supported us in the past when we asked for matching funds for an operations grant years ago. I’m vey pleased with their continued support.” In other business Monday, the board ap­ proved a new fee schedule for all paper work sent out of the township hall. The fees are as follows: — The first five duplications for township residents are free, the rest will be 10 cents each. — Residents can obtain a copy of their own property appraisals at no cost. A copy of so­ meone else's appraisal will cost SI each. — A copy of meeting minutes costs $2 a page. — Two cents will be charged for every name on a poll list. — Tax information costs $1 plus time. — Envelopes will be charged as follows: small, 3 cents each; large. 3 cents each and 13X10, 20 cents each. — Computer disks will cost $2.17 each. — The mileage rate is 27.5 per mile. — The hourly rate has been set at $6. The schedule, as adopted by the board, states that a fee will not be charged for the cost of search, examination, review and dele­ tion unless it takes more than 15 minutes of the custodian’s time and all charges are sub­ ject to the discretion of the custodian of the records. Thomas noted that a person must have a reason for requesting information about another person’s property appraisal. "What if a person wants to check his neighbor's appraisal but the neighbor says, ‘no,’? "asked Peck. “Then he can come in and take a look at the appraisal, but he can’t have a copy," said Thomas. "No one comes in to snoop,” said Treasurer Diana Phillips. “Everyone who comes in (to see appraisals) always has a good reason." In other business, Thomas informed the board about what he had been doing to initiate an improvement project for the drain on M-37 near Consumers Concrete. The township has been discussing the possibility of enlarging an existing drain that has become clogged with residue from the concrete company. “The drain has two, four-inch tiles and we want to increase the size of the tiles," said Thomas. “I’m starting to get a little down (about the drain project). Every time I talk to the drain commission. I get different answers,” said Thomas. There should not be an engineering fee for improving an already existing drain, as the commission has stated. Thomas said. “When I talked to the drain commissioner he said there would be an engineering fee because it will be a new drain," said Thomas. “I think it’s an old drain that just needs some repairs.” Wilder asked if the cost of the project could be assessed to property owners. The township could set up a special assess­ ment district to obtain funds from those who would benefit from the project if not enough free-holders sign a petition to get the project started, said Thomas. The stale planned to enforce the drain pro­ ject because ditches near Consumers often flood M-37, but they pulled out, according to Thomas. “I think the state should be involved,” said Trustee Walter Beck. “That road (M-37) is dangerous with all that water on it (when the drain is backed up).” Cuts at Yankee Springs Park aren’t likely to affect visitors by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Yankee Springs Recreation Area has gone under the state budget knife, but park visitors probably won’t feel the effects of the cuts. Like many other state agencies, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is making cuts because of the budget crunch. But Park Manager Kyle Converse said, “There won’t be reductions so much in public service as there will be in fine tuning, like beach raking, tree trimming and pruning. A hiring freeze was put on the Michigan Conser­ vation Corps last year. We traditionally have a supervisor and five enrollees working at the park, but with the freeze we’ve retained only those who kept working so we have one (Conservation Corps) person right now. “Actually, our biggest cut came when we lost a full-time ranger to a promotion last fall. He’s now an assistant manager down at Van­ Buren State Park,” Converse said. “Because of the budget cuts we won’: be filling that position." The effects of the slimmer budget will not be apparent to the public in the short term, but they may show in the long run, according to Converse. “In ’91 I don’t think the public will see a whole lot of change out hire, however ’92 may be a different story," he said. While Department of Natural Resources of­ ficials say they may recommend closing as many as 12 to 18 state parks next year, Con­ verse said he is optimistic about Yankee Springs. He said he plans to tighten the park’s belt and hopes the economy comes around. “I’ve been in this business for 25 years and this is the third time I’ve seen this type of thing (budget cuts),” he said. “We’ll tough it out like before." Acting Parks Chief Hank zurBurg also says Yankee Springs will not close. “There may be a slight reduction in ser­ vice, but the park will not close,” he said. "We will try to make it through this year without closing any parks, but we don’t know about next year." However, he said DNR officials, afraid of not being able to absorb the next round of budget cutbacks, have made plans to close 12 to 18 parks next year rather than let the condi­ tion of all the parks deteriorate due to lack of maintenance staff. While there is still a lot of work to be done to balance the DNR budget before next year, zurBurg said there is no indication that Yankee Springs will be closed. The Engler Administration has proposed cutting support of the state park system from $8 million to $6.2 million. This year’s park budget has been cut by $760,000 already and may face a further $350,000 reduction, according to zurBurg. State parks next year could face cuts of up to $1.2 million, said zurBurg. The park system is among many other state departments cut as part of Engler’s plan to balance the budget by downsizing state government. "The tax dollars collected today are not adequate for the budget passed in ’81 and since the state can't be in the red, adjustments have to be made so revenues equal spending,” said zurBurg. “There is more than one way to balance the budget and that’s why the gover­ nor and the legislature are still trying to deter­ mine what is best.” To make up for the loss of maintenance workers. Converse has approached a local 4-H chapter, horse and mountain bike clubs and service organizations for help. “Service, security and such will not be af­ fected. it will be the little extras that will lose,” said Converse, “That’s why I’m get­ ting in touch with the clubs and service organizations to see if they can help groom and maintain the trails and campgrounds.” Trails at Yankee Springs Recreation Area, like this one, may begin to show the affects of state-wide budget cuts. Reaching the TOTAL Barry County Market everyweek Is a... TILL omii We do it EACH WEEK of the year. The Reminder Maple Valley News Sun and News Lakewood News The Hastings Banner • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held April 9, 1991 are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. CITY OF HASTINGS SPRING CLEAN UP WEEK — April 22-26, 1991 — The City of Hastings will be picking up yard debris during the week of April 22 through 26th. Material should be at the curb by 7:00 a.m. THE FIRST MORNING, as we will only cover the City once this year. PLEASE DO NOT USE PLASTIC BAGS BECAUSE WE CANNOT ACCEPT THEM AT THE CITY LANDFILL. Only yard trimmings and brush will be ac­ cepted. NO METALS ... or garbage will be accepted. This will be our only clean-up this year. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 11. 1991 Races, from frontpage Ronald Tobias and Charles Vtclc Sr., are not running again. In Hastings, incumbents Michael Anton and Mark Fcldpausch will run unopposed and there will be no millage questions on the ballot. Delton has a problem in that the terms of two board members are expiring, but only one candidate has filed. Incumbent John W. Wells will seek another term, but Dr. Phillip B. Stott, who has been on the board for more than 10 years, has decided not to seek re-election. This means that because Wells is the only candidate, a write-in could win the other seat with only one or a few votes. If there are no write-ins, the board will have to appoint a new member after the election. NEWS NEWS Everyweek of your local community, appears in the Banner Call /©...Subscribe 948-8051 ( Greta A. Link ) OCALA, FLORIDA - Greta A. Link, 92 of Ocala, Florida and formerly of Hastings passed away Friday, March 22, 1991. Mrs. Link is survived by five sons, Gayle, Richard, Roger, all of Florida, Lloyd of Leba­ non, Oregon and Robert of Auburn, Washing­ ton; three daughters, Iris Watson, Betty Mryick and Carol Mickler, all of Florida; 27 grandchil­ dren and 43 great grandchildren. ( J Arlie Beatrice Slocum WOODLAND - Arlie Beatrice Slocum, 95 of Woodland, passed away Saturday, April 6, 1991 at Tendercare. Mrs. Slocum was born on October 21,1895 in Woodland Township, the daughter of James and Hattie (Bragdon) Aspinall. She attended Castleton Center Schools. She was married to Shirley Slocum on November 2, 1914 in Nashville. Mrs. Slocum was a member of the Wood­ land United Methodist Church. Mrs. Slocum is survived by son, Garth Slocum of Nashville; two daughters, Helen Karrar of Lake Odessa, Dorothy Karrar of Hastings; 10 grandchildren; 21 great­ grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in April 1983; two sisters, Gertrude Rowladcr and Femie DeMond. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 9 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa, with Reverend Robert Kersten officiating. Burial was at Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Woodland United Methodist Church. ATTEND SERVICES CHURCH Hastings Area HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, (The Bible Church) Bring Your Bible. 600 Powell Road, 1 mile East of Hastings. Our Motto: "The Bible, the whole Bi­ ble, and nothing but the Bible". Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m. April 14 Message - By Pastor Sarver, "Anybody want to be a Daniel?" Jesus is God and good, therefore we believe Him, and want to obey Him. Thursday - 7:30 p.m. prayer time, SMM for girls 8-11 and Youth Meeting, ages 12-20. Friday evening and Saturday Youth Meeting al Lake Odessa. Pastor Emeritus, Rus Sarver. Phone 945-9224. Every Sunday is Friend­ ship Day. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar. 2415 McCann Rd., Irving, Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ day Mass 11:00 a.m. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD, 502 E. Bond, Hastings. Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. 948-2529. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11.00a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser­ vice — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings, Michigan, G. Kent Keller, Pastor. Eileen Higbee, Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday, April 14 9:30 and 11:00 Morning Worship Services. Nursery provided. Broad­ cast of this service over WBCHAM and FM; 9:50 Church School Classes for all ages; 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Sharpe Memorial Hall; 4:30 Junior High Youth Fellowship; 5:30 Senior High Youth Fellowship. Monday, April 15 - 7:30 Trustees meeting. Wednesday, April 17 - 12:00 Women's Association Luncheon; 7:30 Chancel Choir rehearsal. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. Father Leon Pohl, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 7:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confes­ sions Saturday 3:30-4:30 n m of Green and Church Streets, Philip L. Brown, Pastor. Church phone 616/945-9574. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. (nuisery attendant). Middle High Youth, 5 p.m. and Senior High Youth 6 p.m. Barriei free building with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH AM-FM at 10:30 a.m. Monday’s Children's Choir Rehearsal 3 p.m. Tuesday. Wednesday, and Thursday Nar­ cotics Anonymous 12:00 noon. Wednesday Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursday Bell Choir rehearsal 6:30 p.m., and Chancel Choir rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Saturday CoDependents Anonymous 9 a.m. Friday, April 12 - Barry County Habitat for Humanity Swiss Steak and Chicken Dinner 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, April 14 - Native American Awareness Sunday. Tuesday, April 16 - Unit. Meth. Men Dinncr/Program 6:30 p.m. — guest speaker, Rhea Church, with pro­ gram on Nursing and Foster Care Homes. Saturday, April 20 - Good­ will Class Potluck/Program 6:00 p.m. Sunday, April 21 - Senior High Baked Chicken Dinner 12:15 to 2 p.m. OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. James Leitzman Pastor. Sun­ day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults, Teens and Children. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings, Michigan 948-8004. James R. Barrett, Asst. Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00, Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7:00 p.m., Teens in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Pryer meeting; 8:15 p.m., Adult Choir pracice. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-',9. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Cotant. choir director. Sunday morning 9:30 a.m.. Fellowship Time; 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11:00 a.m., Morn­ ing Worship; 5:00 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF 1674 West State Road, Michigan, James A. Campbell, Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7: 00 p.m. arc: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits. GOD, GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Hastings, 239 E. North St., Michael Anton, Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday, April 14 - 8:00 Family Worship; 9: 15 Church School (all ages); 10: 30 Family Worship, Council Meeting. Thursday, April 11 - 7:00 Ad. Memb.; 7:30 Ad. Choir, 8:00 AA. Saturday, April 13 - 9:30 Conf. 8; 1:30 Acolyte Tr. 5:30 Prog. Dinner. Monday, April 15 7:00 Spiritual Fellowship w/Zion, Woodland WELCA. Tuesday, April 16 -9:00 Worn. Bib. St.; 9:30 Wordwatchen, 11:15 C.S. Lewis; 3:00, Choir School; 7:00 Altar Guild. Wednesday. April 17-7:00 Elders Middleville Area MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH, 314 E. Main St.. Mid­ dleville, MI. Phone 765-3073. WELCOME CORNERS Traditional Latin Mass 4:30 p.m. UNITED METHODIST every Sunday. Confession and CHURCH, 3185 N. Broadway, Rosary 4:15 p.m. Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Robert Kersten. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard, 945-5974. Worship Services — Sunday, 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. 4-H CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6547 meets Mondays, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 Lacey Rd., Lacey. Mass: Sunday p.m. Bible Study, Wednesdays, 8: 30 a.m. 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers, 801 ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC Barber Rd., Hastings. CHURCH, 11252 Floria Rd.. 'Delton. Masses: Saturday, 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, II a.m. Delton Area CHURCH OF GOD. 7th DAY, ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Cowplate Fre«cript»on HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hotting* ond lake Odatta WREN FUNERAL HOME Hotting* FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Halting* NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Mimber F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway • Hatting* BOSLEY PHARMACY ■■praicription*" • 110 5. JaHarton - 945-3429 Banfield, Michigan. Services 10 a m each Saturday. Call 671-4100. or Box 42. Bedford. Mich. 49020. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Brenham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Sunday Mass 9:15 a.m. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev. Mary Horn officiating. HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hatting*. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770Cook Rd. — Hatting*. Michigan —_____J X------------------------------------ -- Banfield United Methodist Church Sunday School................ 9:00 a.m. Church............................. 9:30 a.m. Country Chapel United Methodist Sunday School............... 9:30 a.m. Church............................ 10:30 a.m. Q John LeeSulcer) Q Sarah Margaret McDiarmid j VERMONTVILLE - John Lee Sulcer, 60, of 11205 Scipio Highway, Vermontville, passed away Sunday, April 7, 1991 al his residence. Mr. Sulcer was bom on June 18, 1930 in Lansing, the son of Clarence and Opal Sulcer. He was raised in Lansing and attended Lansing Schools, graduating in 1948 from Sexton High School. He was married to Claudine Belfry on August 20, 1955 in Lansing. John and Sparky lived at their present address 17 years coming from Charlotte where they lived for 13 years coming from Lansing. Mr. Sulcer was employed al Oldsmobile in Lansing before joining the Marines in 1950 during the Korean Conflict He left the Marines in 1954 as a Sergeant He was also employed with Anchor Freight Motor Carrier in Lansing for 32 years where he transported cars. He was a member of VFW Post 2406 in Charlotte, Hastings Eagles #4158, National Rifle Association, the Faternal Order of Police Teamster Union Local 580 of Lansing. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially bird watching, and playing cards. Mr. Sulcer is survived by sons, Ernest and his wife Cathy of Sunfield, Gerry of Vermont­ ville and John Jr. of Grand Rapids; daughter and sons-in-law, Maxanne and Mike Tavemiti of Williamsburg, Virginia, Kellie and Duane Barcroft of Hastings; 11 grandchildren; over 30 foster children; father and step-mother, Clar­ ence and Myrtle Sulcer of Litchfield; mother­ in-law Leora Whipple of Charlotte. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sparky on November 19, 1990 and a brother Jerry. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 10 at the Maple Valley Chapcl-Genther Funeral Home with Reverend Joseph Belfry officiating. Full military honors was held al the Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice or the America Heart Fund. LAKE ODESSA - Sarah Margaret McDiar­ mid, 84, of Lake Odessa, passed away Satur­ day, April 6, 1991 at Tendercare Nursing Home. Mrs. McDiarmid was bora September 24, Q MARSHALL- Lewis E. Smith, 77, of 200 E. Spruce Street, passed away Monday, April 8, 1991 at Tendercare in Marshall. Mr. Smith was bora in Union City on Octob­ er 16, 1913, to Thomas and Hallie (Moore) Smith. He was raised in the Burlington and Union City area. Mr. Smith has lived at the Marshall House in Marshall since January of 1988, when he moved to Marshall from Hastings, where he had lived for 14 years. Prior to that, he lived in Battle Creek for a number of years. He worked as a tool and die maker at Ameri­ can Stamping in Battle Creek for 38 years, retiring in 1975. Mr. Smith was married to Francis L. Helmer on August 4, 1934, in LaGrange, Indiana. She preceded him in death May 17, 1988. He was an active member of the Michigan Fiddlers Association. He played at dances and numerous nursing homes in the area, and also won several fiddling competitions. He always carried his fiddle with him and played whenev­ er the opportunity arose. He was a member of the Original Fiddlers Association. He was also a Past Master of the Masons, Burlington Lodge No. 333 F & AM, and had attended West Eckford Missionary Church. Surviving are his grandson and wife, Steven J. and Andree Sharp of Marshall; three grand­ daughters and husbands, Karen and Mark Busby of Memphis, Tennessee, Linda and Tim Johnston and Sandy and Mike Eplee all of Marshall; 10 great-grandchildren; two step­ granddaughters, Rebecca Potter and Marcie Devenney both of Marshall; three step-great­ grandchildren; a step-great-grandchild; and his son-in-law and wife, Jack J. and Lyla Sharp of Marshall. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Joan Sharp, in 1962; and a brother, Howard Sm»th. Friends called at the Oraig K. Kempf Funeral Home in Marshall on Tuesday. Friends may call at the Putnam Funeral Home in Union City on Wednesday (today) from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Putnam Funeral Home in Union City on Thursday, April 11, at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Dale Turner officiating. Leo Smith, Elmer Smith, Richard Smith, Robert Smith, Salty Kline, and Joe Allison will serve as pallbearers. Harold Collyer and Edward Phelps will be honorary bearers. Interment will follow in Abscoda Cemetery. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to Good Samaritan Hospice or the American Cancer Society. Assistance with memorials is available at the Kempf Funeral Home, Marshall. Margaret Schroeder ) WASHINGTON - Margaret Schroeder, 75 of Route 2, Box 256F, Walla Walla, Washing­ ton, passed away March 15 at Walla Walla General Hospital. She was buried at Mount Hope Cemetery, College Place. Mrs. Schroeder was bora May 29, 1915 in Jackson. She became a teacher and taught in two Bellevue area schools before moving to Alaska, where she retired from the profession. She married Glen Schroeder on August 9, 1934. She had four children, two of whom preceded her in death. Her husband died in 1972, in Alaska. She is survived by two daughters, LeahRae Holmes of Walla Walla, Washington and Iola Gay Churches of Salmon, Idaho; a twin sister, Beatrice French of Grottos, Virginia; two brothers, Orla Collins of Hendersonville North Carolina and Charles Collins of Marshall; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. ( Edith A. Jones ) NASHVILLE - Edith A. Jones, 100 of Nash­ ville passed away Tuesday, April 9, 1991 at Tendercare of Hastings. Mrs. Jones was bora May 18, 1890 in Blanchard, the daughter of Henry and Myrtle (Armstrong) Dixon. She was a long time resi­ dent of the Nashville area spending her last two years at Tendercare and previously lived with her granddaughter, Shirley Thompson in Delton for eight years. She was married to Claude Jones January 19, 1907 in Nashville. He preceded her in death 1957. She was employed as a housekeeper most of her life working many years for Dr. Thomas Myers in Nashville. She also worked at the Nashville Stamping Plant and the Lentz Table Factory, Nashville. She was a member of the Nashville Evangelical United Brethren Church, Nashville United Methodist Church, Nashville Garden Gub and Nashville Clover­ leaf Gub. In her later years she atfeuded McCallum United Brethren Church, Delton. Mrs. Jones is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Elwood and Mildred of Battle Creek; daughter-in-law, M Leone Jones of Delton; seven grandchildren; many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by a son, Emery E. Jones; two great granddaughters, Debora Jean Thompson and Jean Ann Thomp­ son; two sisters, Nellie and Stell; two brothers, Bill and George. Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Thursday, April 11 at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville with Reverend Jerry Gallaway officiating. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nashville Commission On Aging. COPE to meet April 11 1906 in Gratiot Cou nty, the daughter of Warren Rhoda (Champer) Proctor. She attended North Shade School in Gratiot County. Mrs. McDiarmid was married to Guy Bara­ gar in 1930 in Grand Rapids, he preceded her in 1932. She then married Dale McDiarmid in 1944, he preceded her in death in 1987. Mrs. McDiarmid is survived by one daught­ er, Mrs. Hugh Barbara Peacock of Lake Odes­ sa; step-daughter, Audrey McDiarmid of Kala­ mazoo; two sisters, Nina Merritt and Bernice Whiteing, both of Lansing; four grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by one son and one brother. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 10 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa, with Reverend Keith Laidler officiat­ ing. Burial was at Meadowbrook Cemetery, Mulliken. Lewis E Smith Q Alice M. Casey Bliss retirees to meet • • • • The Thornapple Valley Bike Club will have a ride Wednesday, April I Oth. at 7 p.m. at Hastings High School. J HASTINGS - Alice M. Casey, 55 of 5150 Woodschool Road, Hastings passed away Wednesday, April 10, 1991 at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. World Vision Festival • April 13-18 • Bike Club ride is April 10 Jeanne May Nechvil ) HASTINGS - Jeanne May Nechvil, 84 of Hastings, passed away Friday, April 5,1991 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Nechvil was bora May 30, 1906 in Cadillac, the daughter of Hartley J. and Ida (Wiedebusch) Gallup. She resided in Hastings six years; previous 40 years in Owosso area. She was married to Charles F. Nechvil on June 28, 1942 in Nashville, Tennessee. Mrs. Nechvil was a homemaker, had been employed at Bendix Aviation, and worked 25 years at the Osmer Market in Owosso. Mrs. Nechvil is survive! by son and daughter-in-law, Harold and Jean Kimmel of Delton: one grandson, Jeffrey Kimmel and wife Judy of Jefferson City, Missouri; one granddaugther, Sally and husband, Michael Topoll of Gurnee, Illinois; four great­ grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Nechvil in 1977. Funeral services were held Monday, April 8 at the Jennings-Lyons Chapel with Pastor Mark St. Louis officiating. Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tendercare Nursing Home, 240 E. North Street, Hastings or the Cancer Society. Vem L. Gutchess "COPE.” a grief support group, will meet Thursday. April II. at 7 p.m. at the Family Life Center of the Nashville United Methodist Church, corner of Washington and Queen streets For information, call the Maple Valley Chapel of the Genther Funeral Home in Nashville, 852-0840. Fhe E. W. Bliss Retirees regular meeting and potluck dinner will be Tuesday. April 16 at noon at the Moose Lodge. Bring a dish to pass and table service. Coffee will be furnished. ( Speakers: Rev. Earl Dannenberg Dr. & Mrs. Norman Piersma Dr. Henry Osborn All Nations Family Dinner Sidewalk Cafe Teen Breakfast Men & Boys Breakfast — Browse in the Display Room — Evening Meetings • 7:00 pm Sunday: 945 am • 11:00 am • 6:00 pm FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings NASHVILLE - Vem L. Gutchess, 82 of 334 Phillips Street, Nashville passed away Monday, April 8, 1991 at his residence. Mr. Gutchess was bora June 7, 1908 in Maple Grove Township, the son of Samuel and Matie (Sheldon) Gutchess. He was raised in Nashville and attended Hosmer Elementary and Nashville High School. He was married to Gladys Rogers December 27,1933 in Angola, Indiana. He was employed at Eaton Manufacturing in Battle Geek for 34 years, retiring in 1974. Previously he farmed in Maple Grove Township for 20 years. He was a member of AFL-CIO in Battle Creek and the Nashville Assembly of God Church. Mr. Gutchess is survived by his wife, Gladys; 2 sons, Robert of Orlando, West Virgi­ nia and John of Battle Creek; a daughter, Karen Cann of Commercial Point, Ohio; two brothers, Von of Battle Creek and Don of Charlotte; six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five sisters, Alice, Grace, Vesta, Doris and Velma; two brothers, Ray and Victor. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 11 at the Nashville Assembly of God Church with Reverend Robert Taylor officiating. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemet­ ery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nashville Assembly of God Church. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville. Eleanor L Moore HASTINGS - Eleanor L. Moore, 84 of 240 East North Street, Hastings passed away Tues­ day, April 9, 1991 at Tendercare, Hastings. Mrs. Moore was bora March 21,1907 in Big Rapids, the daughter of Burdette and Lydia (Steinke) Sutton. She came to Hastings as a child and attended Hastings Schools, graduat­ ing from Hastings High School. She was married to Sterling J. (Skip) Moore November 4, 1929. She was employed al the former Hildebrand! Restaurant in Hastings and a few years in the office of Hastings Manufac­ turing Company. She and her husband lived many years on West Stale Road in Rutland Township. She was a member of the Hastings First Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Moore is survived by two sons, Carl Moore of Barlow Lake, Middleville and Michael Moore of Hastings; 11 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sterling on February 27, 1978; a daughter, Sandra VandenBosch in 1969. Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday, April 12 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings with Reverend G. Kent Keller offi­ ciating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Visitation will be Thursday, April 11 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Q Loraine Doris Jackson J) LAKE ODESSA - Loraine Doris Jackson, 66 of Lake Odessa, passed away Sunday, April 7,1991 at Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Jackson was born on November 8,1924 in Detroit, the daughter of Verl and Edna (Urschel) Anway. She attended the Algedon School. She was married to James Jackson on Octob­ er 24, 1972 in Lake Odessa. Mrs. Jackson was employed at Lake-O Maid Dairy Bar, Kroger Store and Hastings Manu­ facturing Company. She was a member of the United Brethren Church. Mrs. Jackson is survived by her husband, James; son and d«ughtcr-’n-l>w John and Jar.e Chorlcy of Lansing; daughter and son-in-law, Mrs. Robert (Lynda) Cobb of Lake Odessa; one step-son, James Jackson of Pellston; two step-daughters, Toni Cameron of Pe’Iston, Debra Jackson of Detroit; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; seven step­ grandchildren; sisters, Mrs. Charles (Geral­ dine) Price of Baldwin, Mrs. Arnold (Bethel) McLeod; Joyce Cusack of Escanaba; Mrs. Joseph (Joan) Baker of Woodland, Mrs. William (Shirley) Estep of Sunfield; brother, Richard and wife Florence Anway of Roy, Utah, brother, Leroy Anway of Sparta; several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by one sister, Onalee Gilliland; one brother, Donald Anway. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 10 at Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odes­ sa with Reverend Ward Pierce officiating. Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Lake Odessa Save The Depot. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 11, 1991 — Page 7 Legal Notices COMMON COUNCIL Grahams to mark their 50th wedding anniversary Bradley-Hause to wed on September 14 Gilbert-Roberts announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Edward Whipple and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hause Sr., all of Hastings, are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Brenda Bradley and Michael Hause Jr. Brenda is a Hastings High School graduate and is employed at J-Ad Graphics Inc. in Hastings. Mike is a Hastings High School graduate and is employed at Barry County Lumber in Hastings. A Sept. 14, 1991, wedding date has been set. The parents of Amy Joanne Gilbert and Richard Scott Roberts are pleased to an­ nounce the forthcoming marriage of their children. Amy. the daughter of Elaine Gilbert and Bart Gilbert, is a junior at Grand Valley State University, preparing to enter the physical therapy program. Scott, the son of Jim and Roenie Sea­ graves and Richard and Robin Roberts, is employed at Signwriter in Kalamazoo. Amy and Scott are both graduates of Del­ ton Kellogg High School. Yepez-Brown plan November wedding Smith-Dorsett announce May 18 wedding date Mr. and Mrs. Smith of Woodland are pleas­ ed to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Darcy Beth, to Mark Dorsett of Phoenix, Ariz. Darcy is a 1990 graduate of Lakewood High School. She is presently employed by A & C Enercom of Grand Rapids. Mark is a 1987 graduate of Santa Clara University. He is employed by A & C Ener­ com of Phoenix. A May 18th wedding is planned. Mr. and Mrs. David E. Spanton of Dowling and Albert C. Yepez of Bellevue are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter Dani’el Renee, to Cleon Lee Brown Jr. of Nashville. • Dani’el is currently attending Hastings High School. Cleon is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Cleon L. Brown Sr. of Nashville. Cleon is a 1989 graduate of Maple Valley High School. He is a PV2, currently serving in the Army in Osan, Korea. A November wedding is being planned. Herald and Margaret Graham of Charlotte will celebrate their 50th anniversary with an open house for family and friends April 20 from 2 to 5 p.m. The event will be hosted by their children and sisters at the home of their son. Darian Graham, at 6160 West Lawrence Highway. Charlotte. The couple was married on April 19. 1941, in Bryon, Ohio. The Grahams have five children, three grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. Tomsu-Semrau plan June 15 wedding On June 15, Samantha Lynne Tomsu will become the bnde of Jack William Semrau. The bride’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Miller and Mr. and Mrs. David Tom­ su, all of Grand Rapids. The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. William Semrau of Nashville. ’ ;S2 Samantha is a 198$. graduate of G.R. Catholic Central High ] School and a 1989 graduate of Grand Valley State University. She is presently employed with Root-Lowell in Lowell. Jack is a 1986 graduate of Maple Valley High and is an owner-operator, employed with Universal Am-Can Ltd. of Grand Rapids. The June 15 wedding will take place at Im­ maculate Heart of Mary Church in Grand Rapids. March 25. 1991 Common Council met in Regular session in the City Hall. Council Chambers. Hastings, Michigan on Monday. March 25, 1991, at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Gray presiding. 1. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 2. Roll Call: White. Brower. Campbell, Cusack. Spencer. Jasperse. Walton. Watson. 3. Moved by Walton, supported by Spencer that the minutes of the March 11. 1991 meeting be ap­ proved as signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 4. Mayor Gray welcomed Mickey Furrows' Adult Education Government class to the council meeting. 5. Russ Siler from Consolidated Governmental Services, gave an Assessor report. He explained that they did not have any totals due to the Board o< Review meetina extra days but hoped to have some by the end of the week. 1309 appraisals have been completed, which is approximately half of the city. The balance will be done this summer. Assessment change notices were sent out March 1. ond the assessors office has received between 350 and 500 phone colls. He stated that they will monitor neighborhoods that were appraised this year while assessing the new areas. By the end of 1992 property will be at 50% of the fair market values. 6. Invoices read: Etna Supply2.009.64 Haviland Products Co1,250.00 Municipal Supply Co1.484.00 Jones and Henry5.527.77 Marbleheod Lime1.916.70 Michigan Computer Cons1,762.50 Siegel, Hudson. Gee & Fisher1,334.22 Williams & Works1.017.59 Moved by Cusack, supported by Brower that the above invoices be approved as read. Yeas: Wat­ son. Walton, Jasperse. Spencer. Cusack. Camp­ bell. Brower. White. Absent: None. Carried. 7. Moved by Jasperse. supported by White that the letter of March 18, 1991 from Hastings Area Schools requesting permission to use five voting machines for their Annual School Election June 10. 1991 be approved under the City Clerk. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 8. Moved by Spencer, supported by Brower that the request of March 7, from the Hastings Sum­ merfest Committee, Robert L. Byington and Bruce Hunt, be granted under the direction of the Direc­ tor of Public Services and the Chief of Police. Yeas: White, Brower, Cusack. Spencer. Jasperse. Walton. Watson. Nays: Campbell. Absent: None. Carried. 9. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the March 21, 1991 request from Pennock Hospital Auxillans to hold a Childrens Health and Fitness Day at Fish Hatchery on May 15, with rain date of May 22, be granted under the direction of the Director of Public Services. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 10. Mayor Gray gave on update on Professional Code Inspectors and stated that the new phone is in, ad has been put in paper, and forms were being printed. ' 11. Mayor Gray asked for volunteers in helping with Mayor Exchange. She stated that Watson ond Brower were working on gifts and White was get­ ting the bus. 12. Councilperson Walton stated thdt she would hold a Property Committee meeting at 7:15 p.m. before the next council meeting. 13. Moved by Jasperse, supported by White that the minutes of the Special Planning Commission of March 18, be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 14. Moved by Jasperse, supported by White that the resolution authorizing the Charter Revision Vote to be held on November 5. 1991 and elect 9 members to the charter commission be adopted. Yeas: Watson, Walton, Jasperse, Spencer, Cusack, Campbell, Brower, White. Absent: None. Carried. 15. Moved by Campbell, supported by Brower that the bids from Nickel Equipment Co. for $2,164.37, Barry County Rental $2,276.00 and Stone Construction Inc. $2,459.09 for a cement mixer go to the low bidder of Nickel Equipment Co. for $2,164.37. Yeas: White, Brower. Campbell. Cusack. Spencer, Jasperse, Walton, Watson. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. 16. Moved by Campbell, supported by Cusack that the bids from Carlton Equipment for $1,464.00. Barry County Rental $1,583.00 and Nickel Equip­ ment Co. $1,559.66 for a new Compactor, go to the low bidder of Carlton Equipment Co. for $1,464.00. Yeas: Watson, Walton, Jasperse, Spencer Cusack. Campbell. Browor, White. Absent: None. Carried. 17. Councilman Campbell stated that the Street Committee hod m st on the new budget proposed lor 91/92. 18. Ma '' -ay stated that Governor Engler has declared .April 20-May 18, 1991 as Keep Michigan Beautiful KMB’s Annual Clean-up days in Michigan. She stated that the City will do their Spring Cleanup the week of April 22-26th. They will be ac­ cepting brush and trimming only, with no plastic, cardboard or metal, ond it must be at the curbside by 7:00 a.m. on April 22. If. Moved by Cusack, supported by Watson that the February 1991 Police Report be received and placed on file. Chief Sarver stated that the new seat belt law requiring 4-16 year olds be buckled becomes effective April 1. 1991. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 20. Moved by Cusack, supported by Jasperse that the Revenue and Budget Status reports and Trial Balances for February be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 21. Moved by Campbell, supported by Spencer to ad|oum at 8:15 p.m. Read ond approved; Mary Lou Gray, Mayor Sharon Vickery, City Clerk (4/11) NOTICE OF rORECLOSUM SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has occurred In a Mor­ tgage made by Mary Jo Dennany. a single woman, to First Nat lor al 'lank ond Trust Company of Michigan n/k/a First of America Bank-MIchigan. N.A.. on April 20. 1976, recorded on Moy 13. 1976 in Liber 226 Page 380, Barry County Records. No proceedings have been Instituted to recover any part of the debt, which there Is now due thereon $11,523.23. The Mortgage will be foreclosed by a Sale of the property at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, on Friday, April 26,1991 at 1:00 p.m. local time, at the East front door of the Barry County Courthouse, In the City of Hastings. Michigan, the place of the Circuit Court. The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, together with Interest at 9.0 percent, legal costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes or insurance that the Mortgagee pays before the Salo. The property Is located in the Township of Barry, County of Barry, Michigan, and is described os: A parcel of land In the South fractional 1 /2 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 7, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as commencing at the Southeast corner of Lot 1 of Gwin's Grove, ac­ cording to the recorded plat thereof, thence Westerly along the Southerly line of said plat 265.9 feet, thence South 25 degrees 45* East 19 feet, for place of beginning, thence South 25 degrees 45* East 48 feet, thence North 61 degrees East 74.6 feet, thence North 23 degrees 31' West 48 feet, thence Southerly parallel with the Southerly line of said plat 76.35 feet to place of beginning. ALSO: A parcel of land In the South fractional 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 7, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as commencing at the Southeast comer of Lot 1 of Gwin's Grove, ac­ cording to the recorded plat thereof, thence South 23 degrees 35* East 19 feet, thence South 61 degrees West 188.83 feet, thence South 23 degrees 31* East 48 feet for the place of beginning, thence South 62 degrees West 74.6 feet, thence South 25 degrees 45* East 48 feet, thence North 61 degrees East 72.75 feet, thence North 23 degrees 35* West 48 feet to the place of beginning. Together with an easement of right of way to use Poplar Place and Lakewood Drive in common with others as set forth In instrument recorded in Liber 160 deeds on Page 90, ar,d also together with an easement of right of way for access to Crooked Lake as set forth.in instrument recorded in Liber 160 deeds bn Page 90, Barry County Records. During tho six months, Immediately following the Sale of property may be redeemed, unless dete. mined to be abandoned In accordance with MCLA Sec. 600.324la„ In which case the redemp­ tion period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. Dated: March 18. 1991 FIRST OF AMERICA BANK-MICHIGAN Stephen L. Langeland (P32583) BUSINESS ADDRESS: WALSH. LANGELAND. WALSH 8 BRADSHAW, P.C. Stephen L. Langeland 133 W. Cedar Street Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 (616)382-3690 (4/18) Malpractice costs cited by departing doctors Johnson-Voshell to be married on May 11 Markle-Lawler plan June marriage vows Mr. and Mrs. Fred Markle of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Mary Beth, to Clayton James Lawler of Livonia. Mary Beth is a 1982 graduate of Hastings High School and a 1986 graduate of Ferris State University. She is currently working as a senior health record analyst at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor. Clayton is a 1981 graduate of Livonia Bentley High School and a 1986 graduate of Ferris State University. He is currently an in­ dependent manufacturer’s representative in the furniture industry and is a partner at Mielke and Lawler, Inc. in Livonia. A June 1, 1991, wedding is planned in Hastings. The couple will reside in Livonia. Mr. and Mrs. George F. Johnson, of Freeport are pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter, Jami Ann. to F. Todd Voshell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Voshell of Clarksville. The bride to be is a 1986 graduate of Lowell Senior High School and is finishing her degree from Western Michigan University. The groom elect is a 1983 graduate of Hastings High School, a 1987 graduate of Grand Rapids School of the Bible and Music, and a 1989 graduate of Grace Collegein In­ diana. He is currently self-employed as an airplane mechanic. A May 11, 1991, wedding is planned. Barry County Child Abuse Council ANNUAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the ANNUAL MEETING will be held THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 1991, 12:45 p.m. at the Barry County Department of Social Services, located at 555 W. Woodlawn, Hastings, Ml. The public is invited. Sheryl Sams Overmire Board Secretary Office: 948-3264 When Bob Lwrtna joined the rulrord neirty 30 jwn ujo. he began buying US. Swings Bonds lor his retirement .Now be buys them for his gnnduds. "Bonds pay good strong rales and they’re simple to pur­ chase." he says Beccme the not Great American Imrsior Call us to find out more L3 Simes BO«OS 1-800-US-BONDS Resident physicians who plan to leave Michigan when their-training is complete say two of the major reasons are the state’s high number of lawsuits and high liability in­ surance premiums. Liability premiums were cited by 67 per­ cent and the incidence of malpractice suits by 70 percent of these residents as major factors in dteir decision to leave Michigan. Liability was an even bigger concern for those who had planned to stay in Michigan but changed their minds during residency, with more than 86 percent citing liability as a ma­ jor factor in their decision to leave. “We continue to lose some of our most highly trained physicians because of Michigan’s continuing medical liability crisis,” said Dr. Susan Hershberg Adelman, president of the 11,000-membcr Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS). Resident physicians planning to stay in Michigan also identified the same two issues as the major problems they would have to face, with 72 percent fearing the incidence of malpractice suits and 75 percent concerned about the cost of liability insurance. Only 28 percent of the 367 resident physi­ cians surveyed in Match by MSMS said they definitely plan to stay in the state when their training is over. Twenty-four percent were undecided. Currently, there are approximate­ ly 4,400 resident physicians in Michigan. Forty-seven percent said they do not plan to stay in Michigan. Twenty-two percent of these had intended to stay, but changed their plans during residency. These percentages are similar to past MSMS surveys and State of Michigan studies. A 1990 report from the Office of Health and Medical Affairs in the Michigan Department of Management and Budget states that in 1973 nearly 48 percent of medical school graduates remained in Michigan while in 1989 that number decreased to 43 percent. The MSMS survey also found that less than half of the resident physicians who graduated from Michigan medical schools. 48.6 percent, plan to stay in Michigan. Of those Michigan medical school graduates who arc not staying. 47 percent had planned to stay prior to their residency training with an overwhelming number citing the liability issue as the deciding factor. Just over 99 percent sid resolving the pro­ fessional liability crisis should be a priority of MSMS THE LEGEND, THE LEGACY, THE COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA OAECTEO BY FRANK FOSTER APRIL 22, *1991 8:00 P.M. CENTRAL AUDITORIUM PRE-CONCERT ENTERTAINMENT Starts at 7:00 P.M. Provided by... Hastings High School Jazz Band & Las Jazz jponsoredjgy The Hastings Band Boosters �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 11, 1991 Legal Notices State of Michigan in the Circuit Court for the County of Barry EX PARTE ORDER FOR ALTERNATE SERVICE BY PUBLICATION SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by FREDERICK R. CAMPBELL AND KATHRYN S. CAMPBELL. HUS­ BAND AND WIFE to EXCHANGE FINANCIAL COR­ PORATION. A MICHIGAN CORPORATION Mor­ tgagee. dated May 26, 1988. and recorded on May 27. 1988. In Liber 466. on page 537, BARRY County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said mor­ tgagee to MIAMI VALLEY BANK, by an assignment dated June 3. 1988. and recorded on June 28. 1988, in Liber 468. on page 52. BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the turn of sixty seven 1 thousand eight hundred twenty and 80/100 Dollars ($67,820.80), including interest at 10.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case made and ap­ proved. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises, or some part at them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse, Hostings. Ml, at 11:00 a.m. on May 2, 1991. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. BARRY County. Michigan ond ore described as: Part of the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 36, T3N. R8W. described as follows: beginning at the SW corner of Section 36: thence N 1 degree W 549.8 feet; thence N. 89 degrees 14 minutes E 320 feet to the place of beginning: thence N 89 degrees 14 minutes E 592.3 feet; thence S 1 degree E 549.8 feet: thence S 89 degrees 14 minutes W 592.3 feet; thence N 1 degree W 549 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the dote of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(a) in which cose the redemption period shall be 90 days from the date of sjch sale. Dated: March 21, 1991 MAIMA VALLEY BANK Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. 401 South Woodword Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (4/18) File No. 90-514-CH Honorable Richard. M. Shuster ELSIE E. RAMSEY. Plaintiff. vs. RONALD L. SCHAKE and JENNIFER J. SCHAKE. Jointly and Severally, 8055 Lowrenco Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Defendants Sharon Rosenberger (P-31752) Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 616 Charlotte. Ml 48813 (517) 543-0831 ORDER At a session of said court held in Circuit Court, City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, on the 1 st day of March, 1991. PRESENT: HONORABLE RICHARD M. SHUSTER. CIRCUIT JUDGE This matter having come before the Court upon Motion of the Plaintiff, ond the Court finding that service of process upon Defendants Ronald L. Schake and Jennifer J. Schake cannot reasonably be made as provided in MCR. 2.105, and service of process may be made in manner which is reasonably calculated to give Defendants actual notice of tne proceedings and an opportunity to be heard, and the Court being fully advised in the premises; IT IS ORDERED that the Plaintiff shall publish a copy of this Order once each week for three con­ secutive weeks in the Hastings Banner of Barry County where the action is pending, and sending a copy of the Order to the Defendants at his or her last known address by registered mail,- return receipt requested, before the date of the last publication. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that since the Defen­ dants ore being sued by the Plaintiff in this Court pursuant to a foreclosure action and to pay all monies remaining unpaid under a Land Contract executed on October 22. 1988; with the sum of $44,198.32 due and payable as of October 10. 1990 regarding real estate commonly known as 8055 Lawrence Rood, Nashville, Michigan 49073, and specifically described as real estate situated in the Township of Maple Grove, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as follows: W 1/2 of the W 1/2 of the SW 1/4, 10-2-7. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Defendants must file their answer or take other ac’ion permit­ ted by law In this Court at the Court address at 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 on or before April 30, 1991. If the Defendants fall to do so. a Default Judgment may be entered against them for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed In this case. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be published once each week in the Hastings Banner for three consecutive weeks, and proof of publication shall be filed In this Court. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be sent to Defendants Ronald L. Schake and Jennifer J. Schake at the last known address by registered mail, receipt requested, before the date of the last publ'cation. and the Affidavit of Mailing shall be filed with this Court. HONORABLE RICHARD M. SHUSTER Circuit Judge (4/11) Synopsis ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 2, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. Board members all present (Miller, Harper, Cook, Lewis. Boulter) Also present: 15 citizens and guests. 911 Director Charles Nystrom spoke briefly. Zoning discussion. WEAMS annual report by Carl Fockler. Approved: Hastings City Bank as main depository: Barry County Summer Rec. Program $750 contribution; Bernard Historical Museum $400 contribution; $2500 subsidy and $1000 debt retire­ ment for WEAMS; Transfer station hours; Fire Chief pay at $1500 annual; Fire pay at $10 per run and $5 per hr. for over 2 hrs.; Election workers pay at $5 per hr.; Regular meeting dates and time; Trustees pay at $60 per diem; Purchase of 20 stack chairs at $8.88 each; 1991-92 departmental General Fund and Extra Voted Roods Budget os presented. Recycling request was tabled. Bills read and approved. Doriene Harper, Clerk Attested to by: Boyce Miller, Supervisor (4/11) Ann Landers Long intern hours must change Dear Ann Landers: Your recent column about the grueling hours that some resident physicians are required to work was right on. These men and women are dedicated to pro­ viding high quality care for patients while completing specialty training. When they are forced to work 36 hours at a stretch, they can’t possibly function at 100 percent efficien­ cy. The patients are the losers. Programs that require stressed-out, exhausted residents to continue to work are risking the lives of these patients. This practice must be changed. We are happy to report that the American Medical Asociation is throwing its weight behind abolishing the old work schedules. This support is of great significance. We are hoping that other organizations which in­ fluence and control the standards for residen­ cy training programs will also take a stand in favor of sane work hours for resident physi­ cians. The public deserves no less. — Joseph T. Painter, M.D., and Laurie G. McKeown, Birth Announcements: BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT TWINS - Chris Fisher and Emily Subers of Hastings happily announce the births of a son, John Hepford Fisher and a daughter. Elinor Ann Fisher, on March 14. 1991 at 11:45 a.m. and 11:46 a.m. GIRL, Michelle Catherine, bom March 19 to Terry and Michael Mills, Hastings, weighing 6 lbs., 11 !4 lbs., 20 in. long, time: 8:10 p.m. BOY, Matthew James, bom March 19 to Cheryl Zalewski and James Schild, Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 14M ozs., 22 in. long, time: 9: 13 a.m. BOY, Marcus Allen, bom March 20, to Mark Jensen and Cheryl Hayes, Lake Odessa, weighing 7 lbs., 1 oz.. time: 7:14 p.m. GIRL, Adrienne Michelle, bom March 20 to Richard and Pamela Palmer. Middleville, weighing 6 lbs., 12*A ozs., 20 in. long, time: 10: 49 p.m. BOY, Bradley Billings, born March 20 to Dawn Billings, Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 554 ozs., 21 in. long, time: 2:06 p.m. GIRL, Elizabeth Rachel, bom March 23 to Aaron and Shelly Freeman. Lake Odessa, weighing 7 lbs.. 5'4'ozs., 21 in. long, time: 7:26 p.m. BOY, Travis Jon, bom March 24 to Teresa and Terry Woodmansee, Dowling, weighing 7 lbs., 11U ozs., 2116 in. long, time: 5:16 a.m. 55 or older? BOY, Jesse James, bom March 25 to Tami and Tony Ellen, Hastings weighing 8 lbs., 3 ozs., 22 in. long, time: 7:16 p.m. We’ve just reduced the cost of homeowners insurance 30%! M.D., American Medical Association. Chicago. Dear Drs. Patiner and McKeown: Thanks for writing, i agree that those old schedules should be hunanized. Here’s another point of view. Another point of view offered Dear Ann Landers: I read with inters! your column on residents/intems working 36 hours on and 12 hours off. 1 was trained in that era and am writing to defend it. The 36 hours on duty and 12 hours off sounds a lot tougher than it actually is. A fair amount of sleep can be obtained during that 36-hour stretch. There are some specialties, primarily those involving the operating room, where long hours are an absolute necessity. Those who choose to go into surgical specialties are the ones who seem to understand the stamina that is required and they possess the Darwinian capacity to endure it. The rationale of the long schedule was twofold: to enable the young man or woman in training to become exposed, physically and emotionally, to the rigors of surgery, as well as imparting, even with its imperfections, a sense of continuity in the care of patients. I might also add that most of us were so happy to have been accepted in a training program and were so humbled by the amount of knowledge to be learned that we felt it took such a schedule to accmplish our goal in such a short period of time. Ann, I can tell you with absolute candor that I have no recollection of ever witnessing a mistake made from exhaustion due to long hours, nor do I remember complaints from the physicians who were on hospital duty although obviously there were some com­ plaints from spouses at home, as expressed in your recent column' Nor were paranoia, suicide, alcohol or drug abuse a problem among the resident staff or to my knowledge in the years following training. — John N. Simons, M.D., Paradise Valley, Ariz. Dear Dr. Simons: Thank you for writing. As for your last paragraph — from your pen to God’s ears. Would that this were the case everywhere. Gem of the Day: You can tell all you need to know about a man, by listening to the words he uses most: For example, do you hear “J, me, mine” or “you, yours, ours?’’ Women can be prosecuted Dear Ann Landers: My husband insists there are police records of women who have raped men. I say a woman can seduce a man, but she cannot rape him. Are there any such rapes on record? I find this impossible to believe, but if you say it is so. I will accept it. BOY, Carter Ross, bom March 26 to Dennis and Marilyn Whitney. Middleville, weighing 6 lbs., 714 oz., time: 8:14 a.m. BOY, David Paul, bom March 26 to Mike and Beth Johnson, Lake Odessa, weighing 7 lbs., 9 Vi ozs., 21 in. long, time: 11:52 a.m. Here’s why I Our statistics show that homeowners 55 and older have fewer and less costly losses than other BOY, Justin Michael, bom March 26 to Heather and Jeff Kennedy, Nashville, weighing 9 lbs., 514 ozs., 21 Vi in. long, time: 5:25 p.m. age groups. So it’s only fair to charge you less for your homeowners insurance. BOY, Alexander Carroll, bom March 26 to Anna Jo Smith and Steven Foster, Mid­ dleville, weighing 6 lbs.. IVi ozs , 20 in. long, time: 6:31 p.m. ,Auto-Oumers Insurance 7ktNo faS&mfapfcContact your local Auto-Owners agent, BOY, Bradley Kirk Paul Kioth, bom March 31 to Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Kioth, weighing 9 lbs., I oz., time: 8:10 a.m. listed in the Yellow Pages under Insurance. Walkers in the April 28 CROP Walk are recruiting sponsors. Esther Brown of Battle Creek, who is part of the Michigan CROP/CWS project, was the guest speaker at Central United Methodist Church Sunday morning. She has traveled to Mexico and Egypt on behalf of the hunger relief project of Michigan churches of many denominations. Fourth Avenue has reopened after a week of barricades halting traffic on the chief thoroughfare in the village. Railroad crews removed the tics and the rubberized ap­ proaches. A fresh supply of crushed limestone was added to the roadbed. Many motorists circumvented the barricades by driving through the parking lot of Village 24-Plece Bucket of CHICKEN Now Only... lUportersaan’a ^COOp = CHICKEN^ $399 Plus FREE salad with coupon below Now Only... $1495 Plus FREE Salad with coupon below VALUABLE COUPON VALUABLE COUPON S1.OO OFF ANY DINNER Chicken, Fish, Clams, Smelt or Sht imp FREE Pint of Cole Slaw or Potato Salad with the purchase of any Pinners include choice ol salad, potato and dinner roll. Expires Apm m. 1991 — With This Coupon — Kloostermar's coop • E.pir.. x, w — With This Coupon — Your Choice of... Kloosterman's Coop • Bucket of Chicken Kloosterman’s 333 W. State St.-Hastings VUV|J _ 4k Ph. 945-2404 Mon.-Sat. 7 am - 8 pm; Sun. 7 am • 2 pm Hubby got her Into IRS trouble Dear Ann Landers: Several years ago I married a man I had dated for four years. “Mike” was a certified public accountant with an ex-wife and two children. After we were married, the subject of taxes came up. Mike said since my earnings were greater than his, I would benefit by filing jointly. It sounded logical. He was, after all, my husband and a CPA. When Mike gave me the returns to sign, I noticed there was a $2,500 refund due. I was ecstatic. That jubilance ended when a letter from he Internal Revenue Service arrived saying our refund check had been seized to satisfy back alimony and child support. When confronted, my husband told me to write a letter to the IRS with a copy of our marriage certificate as evidence that we had been married only a few months, along with a form known as “injured spouse" to explan that these were his debts and I should not be penalized. The IRS couldn't have cared less. I was informed that a spouse is equally respon­ sible for delinquent child support payments. After eight months of marriage I divorced Mike. I was embarrassed to have placed so much trust in a man who claimed to love me and swore that he wanted to take care of me forever. He took care of me, all right. Last month I was once again contacted by the IRS. It seems my ex-husband never paid to the IRS the taxes he withheld from his employees for the years prior to and during our nightmare marriage. Even though we have been divorced for five years, I was hit with a 100 percent penalty. I owe the IRS S80.000. I hope I can find a good tax attorney before I stand in line with the growing number of people who want to kill this crook. Sign me — Sadder But Wiser in Las Vegas. Dear SBW: Please don’t kill him. You already have problems with the IRS. You don’t need any with the FBI. Your letter highlights a lesson in relation­ ships. You probably thought you really knew Mike after a four-year courtship but you didn't know him at all. The lesson to be learn­ ed is this one: Check the man’s friends, former colleagues, etc. With a little effort I’ll bet you could have found out that Mike was a four-flusher. An alcohol problem? How can you help yourself or someone you love? "Alcoholism: How to Recognize It, How to Deal With It, How to Conquer It" will give you the ahsers. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Alcohol, do Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.45.) COPYRIGHT 1991 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE, INC. Lake Odessa News: WARM WEATHER SPECIALS 12-Plece Bucket of — Confused in Evans, Wash. Dear Confused: Your husband wins this one. According to Jane Larson, professor of law at N onwestem University, it is rare, but • ~n have been prosecuted for rape. In the ’70s and ’80s, most states changed their rape statutes to “criminal sexual assualt” laws which are gender-neutral and punish a broad range of offenses including penetration of a person’s body by a foreign object and forced oral sex. As of this writing, most of the women who have been prosecuted participated with a group of men in a gang rape against a male victim. • Your County Farm Bureau. . . A grassroots organization tailored to meet the farm families’ needs in today’s world. •Service to member programs •Legislative seminars in Lansing and Washington. D.C •Community Action Groups For more information, contact your county Farm Bureau •Leadership oppor­ tunities •Promotion and education activities •Young Farmer pro­ grams MICHIGAN Rb farm bureau Lumber/Hardware and the drive alongside the former fire barn, now a storage building for the business. The only approach to the library parking lot was across the former depot site and the narrow drive beside the grain bins of Lake Odessa Co-op, west side. Signs of spring are quite evident, with the crocus already out and now fading, the first daffodils in bloom and leaf buds showing on some trees. Kites flying in open fields can be seen on sunny days. Lakewood students and teachers had their spring vacation from March 29 through April 7. Gladys Sandbrook of Davenport Road is making plans to live at Emerson Manor, where she will be a neighbor of her sister. Lottie Hough. Richard and Katie Stairs have sold their home on Second Avenue in Lake Odessa and moved. Trudy and Gene Shade were Easter auests of Eric and Annette Shade and daughters, Gordon of Lowell. Mildred Shade was at the Tom Wacht home at Sunfield over Easier. Iva Berman ia now a resident at Thomapple Manor at Hastings. Iva was transferred there from the hospital. Sheila Vietch, wife of Robert Victch, of Tasker Road, Lake Odessa, has earned her bachelor of science degree from Michigan Slate University. She is a 1978 graduate of Lakewood High School and earned her secretary degree from Grand Rapids Junior College. John Stidhahm, Linda Irvin and daughter Sally Jo left Monday on a trip to Kentucky and Tennessee for a visit with relatives and friends. A retirement party was held Saturday even­ ing at the Lake Odessa Community Center honoring John Stidham. It was attended by friends and relatives. He was employed by Keeler Brass for 31 years and for 14 years in the Kentucky and Tennessee coal mines. William and Mildred Statler of Lake Odessa celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary April 7. Friends and relatives are asked to send cards to their residence, 3131 R. 39. Lake Placid. Fla. A class of young people of the Central United Methodist Church gave a sum of money from pocket change to the “Garden of Love” fund collected for Janie Rodriguez as a tribute to her. She was killed in an accident in March 1990. The garden is located on grounds back of the Lake Odessa Catholic Church on a large plot of land. It was built by friends from funds given by organizations, churches and friends. Also, a large tree was planted in the park in her honor. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 11, 1991 — Page 9 Some cottages on Gun Lake’s shores in the 1940s. Bowen and Son, with John Briggs, a pioneer resident here, operated a lime kiln on the shore of Barlow Lake. The marl, dug out by a group of Swedes, came in blocks about a foot square. They were then put into the kiln and burned into lime, using the slab wood from the sawmill to fire the kiln. Previous to that time this sawmill had been burned to get rid of it, as it had no value, for there was no demand for it. because there were all kinds of good body wood on the maiket at very low prices. The older building in this locality and some in Hastings were plastered with lime from this kiln. Edwin H. Bowen served the township of Yankee Springs as justice of the peace for many years. The room where he kept the post office in his residence also served as a court room, where a good many lawsuits were tried. It is now (1941) the pleasant living room in the Elam Springer residence. There were many disputes in the early days over boundary and property lines. Two lawyers who practiced in Justice Boene’s court were Harvey Wright and James A. Swcezey of Hastings. And many pettifoggers (men who served as lawyers, but had not studied the law) appeared there to represent clients. For years agriculture has been on the decline in Yankee Springs Township. The soil has been neglected, and it has lost its fertility. Lighter soils, like most of this township, will not stand excessive cropping, for the soil is robbed of its values, and little is put back to enrich it. Gradually, considerable areas have been unproductive and the population naturally has declined. The more hardy members of the early settlers, who had acquired land when prices were low, have managed to eke out an existence. But there has been compensation for the township in the many lakes in this area, especially beautiful Gun Lake, one of the finest bodies of water in interior Michigan. These lakes have attracted many summer residents. Now a number of beautiful homes line the shores of our principal lake. (Editor’s note: Fifty years have made a great change in Yankee Springs. In the for­ ties, it was at its lowest point in population. Now the "summer homes” have become year-round homes and the population has grown considerably.) In 1934 the Resettlement Administration of the federal government began its efforts to relocate and rehabilitate the farmers living in this now unproductive area. It not only pur­ chased the lands, but also started a program of reforestation, erosion control and the develop­ ment of the natural resources of this region for This is the lixth of seven articles written by Schuyler Bowen in 1941 and printed in the Banner. By Schuyler Bowen In the early days, the mail was brought from Kalamazoo through to Lansing by horseback. About a week’s time was required for this trip. The first postmaster in this section of the township was Lorenz Miks, who at that time was occupying the farm now owned (1941) by Schuyler Bowen, located one mile west of Bowens Mills. The mail was kept in his house in a bushel basket. The post office was known as “Gun Lake.” The second postmaster was Edwin H. Bowen, and the office was transferred to his home at what is now Bowens Mills, but it was still known as the Gun Lake post office. A short time after that the U.S. Post Office Department in Washington requested that the name be changed, for the reason that so many post offices were named after lakes. That ex­ plains how the Gun Lake post office was changed to Bowens Mills. The Michigan Central Railroad was com­ pleted from Jackson to Grand Rapids in 1869. Thereafter Bowens Mills received mail daily from Middleville' It was carried by horseback and buggy from that point until the rural routes were established, which bought the mail each day directly to the farmer’s home. Bowens Mills was at one time a thriving hamlet, having a general store with a large trade, a blacksmith shop, a wagon shop and the mills, which at one time did a considerable business. Also, a dance hall was included. One could then purchase here anything to be found in town or city shops — "anything” as one cld-timer said — "from a fine needle to a threshing machine.” Church services were held in the school house, which was a quarter of a mile west of the little settlement. In 1892 the People’s Church, non-denominational, was built. The early social activities were the Withey G.A.R. Post, which at one time had more than 100 members, the Yankee Grange, the Godo Templars, the Sons of Veterans, and later the Maccabees. For a long time the lumber business was the main industry at Bowens Mills. I might add that a considerable number of the older buildings in Hastings were constructed of lumber that was produced at this mill. As the lumber business vanished, in 1872 Bowen and Son built the flour and feed mill here. Their flour, especially "Bowen’s Buckwheat Flour,” was a staple in the grocery stores at Hastings as is the "Arm and Hammer” soda is today (1941). recreational purposes. This work, started by the Resettlement Ad­ ministration. was taken over in 1938 by the National Park Service. (See this column on Yankee Springs development 8-13-87 thorugh 8-27-87.) Since then many of the natural beauty spots have been developed, and two well-organized camps have been completed, one at Chief Noonday lake, formerly known as Mud Lake. This lake deserved its new name, which honors one of the gifted and powerful Indian chiefs of the tribes then living in this area. The other camp is at Long Lake. An extensive development program has been carried out at what is known as Mur­ phy’s Point, at Gun Lake. This peninsula has been converted into picnic and recreational grounds, which draw tourists from far and near. There is a spacious camping site, picnic grounds, bathing beach, with many fine con­ veniences. There is no finer shore on Gun Lake than at Murphy’s Point. So once more the area known as Yankee Springs is becoming known throughout the country. Once it was famous as the place where Yankee Bill Lewis had his famous tavern, the Mansion House, where all who came to it were treated with hospitality and enjoyed their stay. Now Yankee Springs is becoming famous again as a part of the na­ tional playground, where people can go in their cars, camp at a beautiful lakeshore, and enjoy themselves, just as hundreds of people had been doing in their cottages. Today (1941) 100 years after Yankee Bill Lewis took such an active part in the develop­ ment of this section, we find thousands of people are attacted here, and they marvel at the natural beauty that is being restored and are happy to enjoy the camps and the other recreational privileges that have been provid­ ed. So perhaps fame will again come to Yankee Springs as it did in days gone by. Who knows but that another traveler may be moved by a poetical mood, as was George Lorrey, who once lived in Kalamazoo and was associated with the Kalamazoo Telegraph at its birth in 1844? He traveled through Barry County in that early day, and was the author of the following poem, which was published in the Telegraph shortly after his trip through this country: Did you ever go out to Grand River, Or from Detroit to Kalamazoo. In a wagon without any “kiver. ” Through a country that looks very new? Ifyou are hungry, and wish for a dinner Breakfast, supper and lodging to boot, If you 're a Turk, a Christian or sinner. Yankee Springs is the place that will suit. The landlord's a prince of his order, Yankee Lewis, whose fame and reknown, Far and near through Michigan's borders Are noised about country and town. ” Legal Notices FRIENDLY SERVICE • Oil, Lube, Filter 948-2192 CAS SHOCKS $1388 $2795 Lifetime ' warranty j UFFLER FRONT or 3 BRAKES MOST CARS iemi Metallic Pads Extra Lube, Oil, Filtef/ *10°®^ ANALYSIS £ WITH A Cars and Light Trucks g | WITH ENGINE TUNE-UP THANK GOD for Our Troops • THANK GOD for America § | we will honor any competitors advertised prices which are lower than ours. E 1 0.1 .nollch.no. la. onlvSBW ■"“"XKJXXT*'°' DOWNTOWN HASTINGS fVZ'V °PEN Monday-Friday 85:30; Salurday 8-1 [vXj • ■ SHOCKS » FLEET SEBViClNQ • CLUTCHES » CAflBUBETQnS ■ ElECTWCAl SERVICE ■ FOREIGN CAB SERVICE • «WD. SERVICE ■ Cose No. 3273 TO: GLEN GILMORE. IN THE MATTER OF: 3273 A petition has been filed In the above matter. A hearing on the petition will be conducted by the court on April 30. 1991 at 4:00 p.m. in Barry County Juvenile Court. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Glen Gilmore personally appear before the court at the time and place stated above. April 4. 1991 Richard H. Shaw, Judge of Probate (4/11) Sy/» Specie'' Meeting Hvr . lUWNSHIP March 20. 1991 — 4:00 p.m. Pledge to Flag by all present. Roll call reflected Woods, Peake, Whitaker. Baker, Case, all present as well as four residents, one guest. Adopted Special Assessment Resolutions No. 2 and No. 3 for Stevens Wooded Acres. Approved invoices for Mika. Meyers. Beckett and Jones and invoices to reimburse Hope Township Re: Wall Lake Sewer to be turned over to Barry County. Adopted Resolution No. 4-B to amend interest accrual and payment dates for Special Assessment District Roll No. 4 Wall Lake Sewer. Adjournment 5:15 p.m. Shirley R. Case. Clerk Attested to by: Patricia I. Baker, Supervisor (4/11) POLARIS Snow Check Save $500 and guarantee delivery of your 1992 Polaris snowmobile! 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(616) 795-3852 POLARIS NOTICE NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice It hereby given the Barry County Plann­ ing Coi imlulon will conduct a public hearing for the following Special Use Permits: CASE NO. Sp. 2-91 — John L. Bailey, (applicant); Don Stelnbrecher. (property owner). LOCATION: On Assyria Rd.. M-66 on the West side between Maple Grove and Cloverdale Roads In Sec. 21, Maple Grove Twp. PURPOSE: Asking for a special use perm'.) for a private landing strip. CASE NO. Sp. 3-91 — Lester and Carol Russell, (applicants). LOCATION: 9901 Maple Grove Rd., on the North side between Clark and Guy Roods In Sec. 14, Maple Grove Twp. PURPOSE: Asking for a special use permit to operate a dog kennel In an existing building. MEETING DATE: April 22. 1991. TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Annex Conference Room in the County Annex Building at 117 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan. Interested person desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or In writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Site Inspections of the above described property will be completed by the Planning Commission members the day of the hearing. Persons in­ terested in accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office. The special use applications are available for public inspection at th® Barry County Planning Of­ fice, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please call the Plann­ ing Office at 948-4830 for further information. Nancy L. Boersma, Clerk Barry County (4/11) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Estate 2 Master Mechanics • 3 Certified Mechanics State of Michigan County of Barry Probate Court Juvenile Division ORDER FOR PUBLCAT1ON ON HEARING Harrison’s True Value • COMPUTtB SYSTEMS • FUEL INJECTION SWTEV3 • 8ATTEO1M • CSC lLCSCC»E TEST-NO • TUNE U»S • 0 L CHANCES • BBA<ES WILDERS AUT Legal Notices File No. 91-20561-SE Estate of VICTOR WARNER, a/k/a/ VICTOR M. WARNER, a/k/a VICTOR MELVIN WARNER. DECEASED. Social Security Number 364-20-0249. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS. Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On April 25. 1991 at 9:30 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings, Michigan, before Hen. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Betty L. Cappon re­ questing that Betty L. Cappon be appointed per­ sonal representative of the estate of Victor Warner, a/k/a/ Victor M. Warner, a/k/a Victor Melvin Warner, deceased, who lived at 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings, Michigan and who died Februry 28, 1991; and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated April 12. 1985, be admitted to probate. It also is requested that the heirs at law of said deceased be determined. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. April 8. 1991 Richard J. Hudson (Pl5220) SIEGEL, HUDSON. GEE 8 FISHER 607 North Broadway Hastings, Michigan 47058 Phone 616/945-3495 BETTY L. CAPPON BY: Richard J. Hudson Address of Personal Representative 764 N. Wellman Rd. Woodland. Ml 48997 (4/11) ■. lk-licxv it. ' EXHIBIT BTOWNSHIP OF HOPE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FILING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL Stevens Wooded Acres (No. 1 and No. 3) Road Special Assessment District NOTICE IS HEREBY GiVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Hopei, Barry County, Michigan, having resolved Its Intention to make certain public Improvements con­ sisting of the reconstruction to current Barry County Road Commission standards, In­ cluding grading, drainage, paving and related work, of Trails End Road and Rees Road (a/k/a Stevens Road and Stevens Court) In the plats of Stevens Wooded Acres No. 1 and No. 3 (the "Impiovements”) In the Township, has made Its final determination of a special assessment district which consists of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefited by the Improvements and against which all or a portion of the cost of the Improvements shall be specially assessed: Stevens Wooded Acres (No. 1 and No. 3) Road Special Assessment District Lots and Parcels Numbered: 007-030-002-00, 002-60, 002-80 007-300-001-00, 005-00, 009-00, 015-00, 020-25, 026-00, 045-00, 058-00, 001-01, 006-00, 010-00, 016-00, 022-00, 030-00, 048-00, 066-00, 001-10, 007-00. 011-00, 017-00, 023-00, 03300, 049-00, 080-00, 002-00, 008-00, 012-00, 018-00, 023-42, 034-00, 050-00, 003-00, 008-10, 013-00, 01900, 024-00, 037-00, 051-00, 004-00, 008-20, 014-00, 02000, 025-00, 038-00, 053-00, 007-315-004-00, 158-00, 166-00, 173-00, 180-10, 186-00 007-00, 160-00, 167-00, 175-00, 180-20, 151-00, 161-00, 168-00, 176-00, 181-00, 152-00, 162-00, 16900, 178-00, 182-00, 153-00, 164-00, 171-00, 17900, 184-00. 156-00 165-00, 172-00, 180-00, 185-00, NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of the Township of Hope has made and certified a special assessment roll for the special district which roll sets forth the relative portion of the cost of said Improvements which is to be levied in the form of a special assessment against each benefited lot and parcel of land in the special assessment district. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF APRIL, 1991 AT 7:00 O'CLOCK P.M. AT THE THE TOWNSHIP HALL, 5463 SOUTH WALL LAKE ROAD, IN SAID TOWNSHIP, TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CON­ SIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Cierk at the Township Hall for public examination. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN AP­ PEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE STATE TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIR­ TY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL. BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ATTHIS HEARING. An appearance may be made by an owner or party in Interest, or his or her agent, in person or, in the alternative, an appearance or protest can be filed with the Township by letter prior to the hearing, in which case a personal appearance at the hearing is not required. This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Hope. Dated: Mareh 2f., 1991 Shirley R. Case, Clerk Township of Hope �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 11. 1991 Hastings July 4 parade to honor‘Desert S.orm’ Jeralee Sheldon Michelle Cusack Jane DeBat Hastings City Bank has personnel moves J-Ad Graphics News Service Hastings will join a number of other com­ munities across the nation July 4 in honoring those who served in Operation Desert Storm. A parade, spearheaded by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held at 10 a.m. on the Fourth of July to commemorate the end of the Persian Gulf War with Iraq. Tom Kaufman, president of the Chamber Board, told the Hastings City Council Monday night that the parade would assemble at Woodlawn Avenue, move down Michigan Avenue and then proceed west on Court Street to the K mart parking lot The Chamber is asking that student representativs from each of the area school sys­ tems carry a flat open flag on each side of the parade to collect donations toward the pur­ chase of a monument The school system that solicits the most donations during the parade will receive special recognition. The Chamber will ask for permission from Robert E. Picking, president and C.E.O, of Hastings City Bank has announced the follow­ ing staff developments: Jeralee Sheldon has been promoted to direc­ tor of Horizons Club; Michelle Cusack joins as trust administrator; and Jane DeBat has been promoted to marketing/compliance administrator. Sheldon joined Hastings City Bank in Oc­ tober 1982 as executive secretary. She is a native of Hastings, where she continues to live with her husband. Gordon. She has taken a number of specialized banking courses through the American Institute for Banking at Davenport College of Business. Cusack is a graduate of Grand Valley State University and holds a B.B.A. in business management. She is a native of Lake Odessa, where she continues to reside. DeBat joined Hastings City Bank in February 1989 as a customer service representative, was then promoted to branch operations supervisor in January 1990. She is a graduate of Western Michigan University Legal Notices MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the condition* of a mortgage made by Ralph Owen Keeler Jr. and Prlrcillo C. Keeler, husband and wife to Birmingham Bancorp, a Michigan Corpora­ tion, Mortgagee, dated July 20, 1990 and recorded on July 26, 1990, in Liber 502, on page 947, Barry County Records, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Mark Bockonen by an assignment dated August 8. 1990, and recorded on August 16. 1990, in Liber 503, on page 947, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the dote hereof the sum of FIFTEEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY FIVE DOLLARS AND 65 CENTS ($15,955.65), including Interest at 18.00% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statue in such case mode and pro­ vided, notice I* hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 11:00 a.m. o'clock, on April 25, 1991. Said premises ore situated In TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON. BARRY County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 350 feet of the North 374 feet of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 12, Town 4 North, Range 8 West. The redemption period shallbe 12month(s) from the date of such sale. Doted: March 14, 1991 Trott and Trott Attorney* for Assignee of Mortgagee 31000 Telegraph Road, Suite 170 Birmingham, Michigan 48010-3411 File *91020451 Mark Bockonen, Assignee of Mortgagee (4/11) HOPE TOWNSHIP Annual Meeting March 30. 1991 — 10:00 a.m. Pledge to the Flag. Roll call, all members present. Thirty-one residents, three guests. Approved Agenda. Approved March 31, 1990 Annual Meeting minutes. Reports from Delton Ambulance Service Manager Jerrard Reid; Central Dispatch Coor­ dinator Mary Fager; Planning Commission Chair­ man isla DeVries; Building Inspector Richard Leinaar's Annual Report and Status 6/14/82 through 3/11/91. Motion approved by Electors to prohibit the Township Board from purchasing real property ex­ cept for cemetery purposes and authorized per­ mission for normal operations of the Township. Reviewed 1990-91 financial statement. Electors recommended adoption of 1991-92 proposed Budget, increasing the Clerks salary by $2500. Adjournment 11:45 a.m. Shirley R. Case, Clerk Attested to by: Patricia 1. Baker, Supervisor (4/11) HOPE TOWNSHIP Special Board Meeting 11:47 a.m. March 30. 1991 Roll call all members present, few residents. Adopted proposed Fiscal Year 1991-92 General Fund Budget Revenues and Expenditures including Road, Fire, Cemetery, Ambulance, Budget Stabilization, Debt Service Funds and Capital Project*. Adjournment 11:50 a.m. Shirley R. Case, Clerk Attested to by: Patricia 1. Baker, Supervisor (4/11) with a B.B.A. in finance. She currently resides in Middleville. Woodland News by Catherine Lucas Blood. What Every American Should Know. 1. Each year four million Americans depend on blood transfusions. 2. The safeguards on the blood supply include conducting seven separate laboratory tests to screen out AIDS, hepatitis and other infectious agents, educating donors on transmissible diseases and encouraging at-risk donors to disqualify themselves from ' ’ blood. banking is one of the most highly regulated areas in health care, governed by multiple federal and state rules, laws, policies and regulations. 4. As an alternative to mood transfusions, today a growing number of people benefit from autologous (self) transfusions. 5. There is no risk of AIDS or other infectious diseases when blood is donated, as sterilized needles are never reused. O A group of ladies from Kilpatrick United Brethren Church met for a birthday luncheon at a Lake Odessa restaurant last Thursday. The honorees, those who have birthdays in March or April, were Joyce Ackley, Doreen Shoemaker and Jan Lubitz. Ladies at the luncheon were Hildred Chase, Bonnie Norton, Jan Lubitz, Sheila Carter, Joyce Ackley, Lilian Vandecar, Doreen Shoemaker, Doriene Demo nd, Cathy Lucas, Roma Kilpatrick and Barbara Strong. Sheila Carter made and brought a birthday cake, which was cut and served to everyone after each birthday girl blew out the candles. This group meets every two months. The MacKenzie family, Doug, Judy and Greg, drove to Atlanta, Ga., Good Friday to visit young Douglas and his wife, Karen, on spring break. They went by way of In­ dianapolis and Louisville, passing through after the tornadoes hit. While in Atlanta, they were surprised by the cultural diversity of the city and the many languages one can hear in public places. They enjoyed the spripg blooming dogwoods and other trees, as well as the azelias throughout the area. They visited the Georgia Tech campus dur­ ing spring break and the building where Doug has his graduate student office and works toward his Ph.D. in robotics. The MacKenzies, went to Stone Mountain, saw the monument and enjoyed the carillion music in the large park. Because it was late in the day, they did not ride the cable car to the top of the mountain. Doug and Karen took them on the MARTA (rapid transit) from the end of the line in Doroville to Underground Atlanta, where they visited the shops. When they returned to Michigan, they came home through Knoxville and Cincinnati and saw the eastern side of Tennessee and Ken­ tucky in the spring time. Snowbirds Don and Adie Eckman returned to their Woodland Township home early last week. They had spent January and February in Mission, Texas. During March they visited Plant City, Fla., for two weeks visiting with family and friends. Enroute back to Michigan, they stopped at gg It’s One Year Old And Growing! the County Board of Commissioners to per­ manently display a monument honoring the troops who served in the Persian Gulf crisis on the courthouse lawn opposite the Vietnam monument. A dedication ceremony will take place after the Fourth of July parade. In a written statement, Kaufman said, "We intend to work together with any Barry County group or person interested in plan­ ning or participating in this event We would like to have a review stand and invite repre­ sentatives of all Barry County towns and vil­ lages to participate." Kaufman said a number of open planning meetings will be held and the Chamber wel­ comes suggestions. The first meeting will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at the Chamber office, 118 E. Court Sl The City Council approved the Chamber's request for a parad*. under the direction of Police Chief Jerry Sarver, and offered its thanks AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLOOD BANKS Brentwood, Tenn., and spent four days with their son, Jack, and his wife, Karen. Another son, Jim, flew to Tennessee for the same four days and daughter, Debby Baker, brought Bobby and Amy from Hastings for a spring family reunion. The Bakers rode home with the Eckmans in the motor home and everyone had a great time. Ray and Millie Overholt will sing a concert with the Woodland Gospel Singers at Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday evening, April 21, at 7 p.m. Ray was featured on the “Kate Smith Hour" on CBS television and the National Barn Dance in Chicago when he was young. At one time, he had his own TV show in Grand Rapids. Since 1958, Ray and Millie have sung only Christian music and have appeared on several radio and television programs, including “Grand Ole Opry" and “Abundent Life." They recently completed a tour of Indiana, Kentucky and Florida, singing many of the songs they have written, such as “Ten Thou­ sand Angels" and “Nothing Touches Me Quite Like Calvary." This will be the first appearance of the Woodland Gospel Singers in the Lakewood area since a new singer has joined the group. Cory Furbish joined the group in February as a tenor. Bob Lowell will now sing baritone with the group. Furbish is a member of the Whitneyville Church of Jesus Christ and sings in the church choir. He sings for weddings and has done other solo work. He is employed by the Hudsonville Christian Nursing Home. Lakewood United Methodist Church Sound of Music Committee will hold a spaghetti sup­ per open to the public Saturday, April 13, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The supper will include a salad bar, spaghetti, bread, dessert and beverages. A freewill offering will be taken. Proceeds will go toward upgrading the music system at the church. Kathy Smith and other adults at Lakewood United Methodist Church are working with the youth on a new “Kid’s Praise" (No. 7) production, which will be presented at both morning and evening services May 5. This musical drama teaches the history behind some of the hymns of the Christian church. NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Job Training Plan Notice is hereby given that the Private Industry Council and Chief Elected Officials of the Barry, Branch and Calhoun Service Delivery Area have developed Job Training Plans for Program Year 1991, provided under Title IIA of the Job Training Partnership Act and Title III of the Economic Dislocation and Worker Adjustment Assistance Act. The Title IIA Job Training Plan describes the activities and services for the pian period which are designed to serve targeted segments of the economically disadvan­ taged population who are experiencing barriers in obtaining employment. Funding requested Is $1,954,917, for the period of July 1,1991, through June 30,1992. The activities planned are: (1) On-the-Job Training; 2) Occu­ pational Skills Training; 3) Employability Assessment; 4) Employment Motivation; 5) Exemplary Youth Training Piograms; and 6) Hard-to-Serve Training. The projected number of persons to receive job training services under the Title IIA Plan is 800. The Title III Job Training Plan describes the activi­ ties and services which are designed to serve 175 workers dislocated as a result of plant closings or mass layoffs. Funding requested is $433,600, for the period of July 1, 1991, through June 30, 1992. The planned activities are: 1) Assessment; 2) Basic Read­ justment Services; 3) Retraining (including occupa­ tional skills training and on-the-job training); and 4) Job Placement Assistance. The Job Training Plan also includes mechanisms to facilitate “rapid response” in the event of local layoffs and plant closings. The Title IIA and Title III Job Training Plans will be available for public inspection after April 12, 1991, at major libraries in Barry, Branch and Calhoun Counties. The Plans also will be available for public review at the Barry County Building, Clerk's Office, 220 West State Street in Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. In Branch County, the Plans can be inspected at the Branch County Building, County Clerk's Office, 31 Dwision Street in Coldwater, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The Job Training Plans will be available for public review between the hours of 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Calhoun County Building, Clerk's Office. 315 West Green Street in Marshall. Questions and comments are to be directed in writing to the Private Industry Council and/or Chief Elected Officials, in care of Mid Counties Employment and Training Consortium. Inc., P.O. Box 1574, Battle Creek, Michigan, 49016. ATTENTION CHOCOLATE LOVERS There’s a Choco-lot to love at Big Boy! HOT FUDGE CAKE We sandwich our own delicious French vanilla ice cream between two pieces of our chocolate cake. Then we top it with hot fudge, whipped cream and a cherry. Incredible! $]49 HOT FUDGE ICE CREAM PUFF We fill a flaky, fresh-baked puffpastry with our French vanilla ice cream, smother it in luscious hotfudge and top it with whipped cream! $]49 MORECHOCOLATE DELIGHTS! Hot Fudge Sundae Chocolate Ice Cream Chocolate Cream Pie Chocolate Layer Cake Chocolate Chip Cookies Chocolate Shakes & Malts Chocolate/Vanilla Yogurt Swirl (choleslrolfree) There’s more to love at &Big fBoy Hastings 915 W. State St. 948-2701 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 11. 1991 — Page 11 Spring has sprung in Barry County They say in Michigan if you don't like the weather, wait 15 minutes. Not last weekend. Warm breezes, blue skies and lots of sun shine greeted Barry County residents who en­ joyed unseasonably warm weather. And it lasted all day Friday and Saturday. Not only was the weather nice, it was downright hot, with temperatures crossing the 80 degree mark to set record temperatures in many parts of the state. County residents of all ages cleared the mothballs off of shorts and T-shirts, donned a pair of shades, and headed out for an after­ noon of fun in the sun. Whether it was roller skating, tennis, yard work or just catching a few rays with a cold drink, last weekend's fun was a welcome sign that summer is just around the comer. Carl McCrakin, with grandson Tyler McCrakin and Tyler's friend, Tess Fryklind, get in a little fishing Saturday at Fish Hatchery Park. (Photos by Perry Hardin). Bob Bardos and daughter, Mariska, do a little swinging at Fish Hatchery Park on Saturday. Andy Pontius took advantage of the nice weather Saturday at Fish Hatch­ ery Park to do a little roller skating. Watch out Gus Macker! Here comes the Barry County Bunch, who practiced their moves Saturday at Fish Hatchery Park. Dave and John Andrus took advantage of Saturday’s warm weather to brush up their tennis game at Fish Hatchery Park. NEWS Enjoying the warmth and sun Satur­ day at Fish Hatchery Park were Rick and Raya Olson and their son, Patrick. (Photos by Perry Hardin). Everyweek of your local community, appears in the Banner Call to...Subscribe 948-8051 David S. McDuffee ATTORNEY AT LAW 9809 Cherry Valley Caledonia. Ml 49316 891-2112 or 1-8OO-594-5119 • Divorce • Real Estate • Business • Probate OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 9-5 TV Barry County Marriage Licenses: Young kids enjoyed the playground equipment at Fish Hatchery Park on Saturday afternoon. WET BASEMENT? Guaranteed Waterproofing Method Permanently & Completely Eliminates All Water Leakage Problems CALL NOW FOR FREE ESTIMATES & LIST OF OUR CUSTOMERS IN YOUR AREA B-DRY ’ SYSTEM Donald Elmer VanZandt, Delton and Jen­ nifer Anne Brace. Delto. Clarence Duayne Couts, Hastings and Louann Hoffman, Hastings. Robert F. Zerfas, Hastings and Doris M. 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State St. Hastings, MI 49058 - NOTICE RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Notice is hereby given: The Rutland Charter Township, Bo?.rd of Appeals, will conduct a Public hearing, to consider the application of Swift Ex­ cavating Co, 3704 Woodland Road, Woodland, Ml to complv with Barry County Road Commission recommendation to construct Quakezik Street through to Ogimas Street, located on the plat of Aljonquin Lake Resort Properties Unit #2. r April 15th through 20th A Free Gifts fa Refreshments for All! HOURS: — « Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday 9 a.m. to 5:J0 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 Noon Where: The Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan When: April 22, 1991 at 7:30 P.M. The application and site plans are available for in­ spection, at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, at the above address. Mondays and Thursdays, from 9:00 A.M. to noon. Interested persons will be given opportunity to be heard, either verbally or in writing at the above time and place. Bernard Hammond Building Administrator Rutland Charter Township &------------------ z? S .je and Sound Since 1886 Othccs In... MEMBER FDIC • Hastings • Middleville • Bellevue • Nashville • Caledonia �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 11, 1991 Saxon boys win in track, girls lose to Greenville The Hastings track and field teams split against Class A non-conference foe Green­ ville Tuesday afternoon, with the boys winn­ ing 83-54 and the girls coming up on the short end of a 93-35 score. The boys were paced by sweeps of the field events and in the sprints, led by victories by sprinter Matt Haywood. They also were vic­ torious in the 800- and 1600-meter relays. Haywood won the 100 in a time of 11.7, then took the 200 as well in 24.3. He also an­ chored the winning 800 relay team that in­ cluded Tom Brandt, Derek Gonzales and Derek Freridge. The winning time was 1:40.7. Mark Peterson finished second in each of the sprints, while Brandt and Tom Cruttenden placed third in the 100 and 200, respectively. Cruttenden was also third in the 400. Freridge and Gonzales teamed with Marc Belcher and Clint Neil for first place in the 1600 relay, in a time of 3:51. The Saxons look to be strong in the field events as well, with five different winners in the five events. Chris Youngs won the shot put with a heave of 47-7, while teammate Chad Lundquist took the discus with a throw of 128-2. Youngs was second in the discus, while Lundquist was se­ cond in the shot put. Jason Hetherington won the pole vault in 10-6, Matt Brown leaped 6-0 in the high jump and Gonzales completed the sweep in the long jump with a distance of 20’0. Freridge was third in the high jump, and Scott Ricketts took third in the long jump. Also taking first for Hastings in the 400 dash was Neil in 54.6. Brown finished second in 57.5. The Saxons placed second in the hurdles, with Tom Brandt running a 17.4 in the 110 high hurdles and Austin Zurface finishing the 300 lows in 46.2. Brad Thayer was second in the 800 run in a time of 2:17 and third in the 1600 in 5:21. Also third for Hastings were Travis Williams in the 110 hurdles, David Solmes in the discus and Matt Lancaster in the 3200. Saxon coach Paul Fulmer said he was pleas­ ed with his squad’s results, given the fact that it is very early in the season and the meet was held under poor weather conditions. “All of our relay teams looked good,” Fulmer said. “It’s a great feeling when your second-team relay can defeat a varsity team. ” “We (also) had some very good perfor­ mances from our freshmen.” The 400 relay team of Ricketts, Luke Haywood. Ted Demon and Williams defeated the Greenville varsity squad, while the 3200 relay team of Todd VanKampen. Chuck Bryan, Clayton McKenzie and Paul Dull blaz­ ed to a freshmen record 10:24. The Yellow Jackets won 14 of the 16 events in the girls meet to cruise to the victory. Winning events for the Saxons were long jumper Kris McCall with a leap of 14-1 and the 400 relay team of Carrie Schneider. Jenny Balderson. Alison Gergen and Kari Cullen in a time of 55.1 Anne Endsley was second in the 100 high hurdles in 18.4 and third in the shot put with a toss of 25-3 *4. Schneider placed second in the 100 and 200 dashes, in times of 13.7 and 29.6, respectively. Candi Sarver was second in the discus with a throw of 82-8, while Balderson took second in the high jump, clearing 4-6. Solmes was se­ cond in the 800 run in 2:44.1. Finishing third for Hastings was Gergen in the 100 and 200 dashes, Rachael Haas in the discus, Cullen in the 400, Monica Mellen in the 300 hurdles and Kathy Vos in the 3200. The Saxons will be host to Hillsdale tonight in the Twin Valley opener. Matt Brown cleared 64) to win the high jump Tuesday against Greenville. The Saxons swept the field events and cruised to a 83-54 win. Hastings will be host to Hillsdale tonight for Its Twin Valley opener. Sports The Skinny by Todd Tubergen Hastings’ Anne Endsley clears the final hurdle on her way to the finish line during Tuesday's season-openinq meet against Greenville. Endsley finished second as the Saxons lost 93-35. Bowling Results Monday Mixers Three Ponies Tack 7116-44 W; Clays Din­ ner Bell 70-46; Deweys Auto Body 69-47; Andrus of Hastings (Pre Bowl) 68-52; Ferreligas 64-52; Grandmas Plus One 64-52; Miller Real Estate (Make up) 62-50; Lazy Giris Inc. 61-55; Hastings Bowl 6OV6-55I6; Miller Carpets 56V6-5916; Girrbachs (Make up-Pre Bowl) 53'6-62 Pioneer Apartments 5316-62'6; Music Center 52-64; Outward Ap­ pearance 52-64; Dads Post #241 5016-6516; Cinder Drugs 46-70; Michelob 45-75; Goof Offs 45-71. Good Games and Series - J. Solmes 169-470; M. Nystrom 166-480; R. Shapley 186-485; B. Vrogindewey 184-500; D. Kelley 178-501; J. Ogden 195-477; E. Ulrich 180-496; B. Hathaway 197-504; G. Otis 172-484; M. Westbrook 169-465; R. Girrbach 196-514. Good Games - S. Nev’ns 180; K. Schantz 163; F. Ginrbach 177; S. Sanborn 161; B. Anders 177; B. Moore 141; S. Dryer 148; C. Allen 149; P. Thomas 140; C. Bennett 158; N. Morgan 148; J. Bursley 171; B. Howes 161; C. Smith 154; B. Eckert 175; C. Jiles 141; S. Merrill 181; A. Swanson 138; T. Montelo 159. Monday Bowleretters Kent Oil 82-38; Britten Concrete 76-36; D & J Electric 63-53; Good Time Pizza 61-51; Hecker Agency 58-54; Riverbend Travel 53-63; Dorothy’s Hairstyling 51-61. High Games and Series - S. Pennington 212-519; D. Morawski 190; S. Pennington 212; G. Potter 185; L. Dawe 186; K. Lan­ caster 164; J. McMillen 182; C. Moore 181; D. Coenen 201; L. Elliston 199; J. Elliston 180. Tuesday Mixed Formula Realty 34-18; Lewis Realty 32-20; Thornapple Valley Equipment 32-20; Marsh’s Refrigeration 27 1/2-24 1/2; Consumers Concrete 27 1/2-24 1/2; Finish­ ing Touch 25-27; Admiral 24-28; Middle Lakers 22-30; Miller’s Carpet 21-31; J&M 17-35. Mens High Games and Series S. Little 180; C. Haywood 188; J. Smith 189; Rick Eaton 193; P. Schlachter 201-541; K. Chandler 192-540; B. Ludescher 506; J. Jacobs 203-528; D. Keast 235-529; B. Lake 202. Womens High Games and Series F. Ruthruff 195; D. Goodman 141; N. Pomeroy 204-534; K. Schalchter 151; M. Gillons 151-357; J. Gasper 200-547. Thursday Twisters Andrus Chevrolet 80-41; B.D.S. Inc. 7116-5216; Tom’s Market 71-53; Century 21-Czinder 71-53; Hastings Bowl 62-62; Geukes Market 60-64; Hastings Mutual 5816-65V6; Bowman Refrigeration 52-72; Shamrock Tavern 49-75; Ray James Elec­ tromechanical 45-79. High Games - S. Bachelder 155; D. Staines 165; D. Oliver 151; M. Brew 152; D. Brandli 157; B. Bowman 162; P. Coykendall 195; L. Myers 167; S. Neymeiyer 157; L. Barnum 167; D. Greenfield 159; J. Gasper 167; K. Hooten 153; D. Gilbert 166; M. Smith 155; K. Sutfin 161; P. Arends 166; L. Weyerman 152; S. Keeler 152; B. Steele 161. High Games and Series - S. Bachelder 157-460; D. Oliver 19&497; B. Bowman 199- 507; L. Myers 183-488; L. Barnum 186-501; J. Gasper 175-508; S. Keeler 183-464. Wednesday P.M. Mace’s Pharmacy 79’6-4416; Friendly Home Parties 76-48; Misfits 75-49; Lifestyles 7016-5316; Hair Care Center 68’6-5516; Nashville Locker 68-56; Varney’s Stables 67-57; Easy Rollers 5816-6516; Valley Realty 52-72;-------- 5-119. High Games and Series - E. Mesecar 200- 492; T. Christopher 189-524; K. Becker 195-503; S. Pennington 198-503; N. Hummel 178-459; J. Sanlnocencio 169-468; L. Johnson 165-437; T. Soya 162-437; C. Wat­ son 157-429; B. Green 164-418; C. Shellenbarger 132-378; J. Pettengill 158-395; S. Brimmer 144-397; M. Brimmer 155-417; B. Miner 170-441; J. Hopkins 129-329; D. Lawrence 158-382; J. Gardner 476; V. Miller 153; C. Trumbull 154; S. Brimmer 156; F. Schneider 160. Thursday Angels Stefanos 8116-34'6; McDonalds 77-43; Clays 74-46; Lil Brown Jug 59'6-56'6; Barry Co. Real Estate 59-61; Enforce Waie 5216-57'6; Hastings Mutual 5016-6916. Good Games »iiid Series - C. Garrett 152; B. Whitaker 179; P. Norris 190-524; L. Asrcy 190; L. Horton 152; D. Brooks 181; L. Mingus 142; D. Snyder 205-180-192-577; V. Carr 181. Sunday Mixed Alley Cats 79'6-44'6; Die Hards 78-46; Gutterdusters 75-49; Really Rotten Snyders •5916-5416; Get Along Gang 6716-5616; Hooter Crew 63-51; Holy Rollers 6216-6116; Traitors 61-59; Pin Busters 59'6-6416; We Don’t Care 59h-6416; Ogdenites 58-66; Chug A Luns 58-66; Greenbacks 5716-66'6; Wanderers 5616-6716; Misfits 56'6-67'6; Thunderdogs 54'6-69'6; Sandbagers 5316-6616; Middlakers 43'6-80'6. Womens High Game and Series - D.M. Snyder 153; V. Miller 170; A. Snyder 179; D. KJley 201-524; B. Cantrell 163; K. Becker 201-538; C. Allen 190; L. Begerow 160; R. Prior 176; P. Miller 152; D. Snyder 190-524. Mens High Game and Series - J. Haight 190-535; W. Friend 233; D. Welsch 228-652; B Lake 203-557; D. Curtis 193; M. Tillev 230-558; R.B. Snyder 182; R. Allen 131-112-146-389; R. Ogden 182-518; S Davis 181; J. Woodard 221-541. County diamond tourney is here Saturday Early-season baseball and softball bragging rights among Barry County Class B schools will be at stake Saturday as Hastings High School will be host to its annual invitational tournament. Lakewood, Middleville and Delton-Kellogg will compete with the Saxons in the toma­ ment, which will begin at 9 a.m. Hastings will tangle with the Panthers in the early games, with the Trojans and Vikings meeting at 11:30. Consolation games or the championships will begin at approximately 2 p.m., with the other contests to follow. All games will have a two-hour limit. The junior varsity teams will be par­ ticipating in a similar formpt at Lakewood, beginning at 10 a.m. 4-H shooting sports open house planned Young people who enjoy shooting sports, archery, fishing and trapping may be in­ terested in a special open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Barry County Con­ servation Club at 1180 Cook Road, Hastings. The 4-H sponsored event is open to all young people ages 9 to 19. and parents are welcome to attend. Wendell Briggs, past president of the Michigan United Conservation Clubs, will speak at 11 a.m. Hands-on learning opportunities in shooting, archer)’, fishing and trapping will be available. A police firearms demonstration also will be conducted by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. NEWS of Your Community can be read WEEKLY in The Hastings BANNER Notes...from the back burner I wonder how much sleep the Boston Celtics are getting now that Isiah Thomas is back with the Pistons? I may be jumping the gun a little bit here, but it looks like Detroit-Atlanta in the first round of the playoffs, with the winner advancing to face the Boston-Indiana survivor in the East semifinals. The Pistons, although they have lost the last two games, are a whole different team with their captain back in the lineup. Gerald Henderson did a capable job in Zeke’s absence, providing some quality minutes. With Thomas back, the whole pattern of substitutions changes. Isiah knows who to get the ball to, especially in crunch time. Without him, Detroit lost a lot of close games, the kind of games they used to win. His outside shot is not there yet, but he has six more games to work on it before the playoffs begin. The Celtics’ home court advantage may not even matter, because the Pistons match up well with Boston. The key to that series will be how effectively Den­ nis Rodman can contain Larry Bird. My money will be on Worm. Alan Trammell should go to the Hall of Fame on the first ballot. If I was building a team, I would grab Tram over any other shortstop, and that includes Cal Ripken Jr. Trammell is the best shortstop of his time, despite the fact that he is usually ousted from the all-star game starting lineup by the likes of Ripken and Tony Fernandez. He is also Mr. Tiger to those of us in the “13th generation.” We remember Al Kaline, but his career was winding down by the first time I recall going to Tiger Stadium. Trammell is a throwback to the old quintessential baseball hero. As long as we’re talking Tigers, why in the world did they pick up Pete Incaviglia? Are they trying to beef up so they’ll be able to take out the Oakland A’s in a bench-clearing brawl or a wristwrestling tournament? I think Sparky is conceding the fact that he is short on pitching. It looks like he is going to try to outslug his op­ ponents, and it isn’t going to work. What do Scott Skiles, Blake Ezor, Mark Ingram, Dan Enos, John Langeloh, Carlos Marino and Parish Hickman have in common? I like the idea of the World League of Amr; lean Football, even if it means hav­ ing to listen to Brent Musbcrger again. It’s great that the league is trying to ex­ pose itself to foreign markets. But when I watch the games, why do I find myself looking for just one familiar name? Docs the Orlando team really have ob­ noxious lime green uniforms, or is my television on the fritz? Now that I’ve finally got a complete set of Topps Desert Storm collectors cards, ProSet has to jump on the band­ wagon and introduce theirs. One major difference; the profits from the ProSet cards go to assist families of Desert Storm troops. Kudos! OK, George Foreman captured ' everyone’s imagination by moving into position for a world title shot. And he’s had a lot of firn doing it. But we’ve got to draw a line here somewhere. Larry Holmes is trying to make a comeback. I hope he gets knock­ ed into oblivion. Jim Palmer got hit hard trying to com­ eback with the Orioles. He is a Hall of Famer, and what I’ll always remember about him is that he didn’t know when to quit. Why can't these outstanding athletes retire with just a little bit of grace? Just when everyone thought that there was no justice left in collegiate athletics, Duke wins an NCAA title. No coach deserved it more than Mike Krzyzewski. But Duke won’t win the title again next season. You read it here first. Dean Smith and North Carolina. Wouldn’t that be quite some final? If George Perles had any class what­ soever, he would have resigned as MSU Athletic Director by now. I wonder who he will blame for the last couple of incidents. MSU President John DiBiaggio has all the reason in the world to drop the ax on Perles now, I hope he does. Was I imagining things, or did Chris Webber really get a triple double in the McDonald’s All-American game last Saturday? He had 28 points, 11 rebounds and 10 dunks. His teammate to be at U-M, guard Jimmy King, won the slam-dunk title on Friday. The other two, Juwan Howard and Jalen Rose, also hit double figures. Nobody will ever wonder if Steve Fisher can recruit as well as Bill Frieder again. Speaking of Frieder, his young Arizona State team will be a favorite in the Pac-10 next year. Whatever happened to Greg Norman? Will somebody please wake me when the Stanley Cup playoffs are over? �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 11, 1991 — Page 13 History is a craft for Charlton Park’s education coordinator by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer If you think you don’t like history, you’re wrong. “I really believe that people who say they don't like history are wrong,’’ said John Klus, Charlton Park’s new education coordinator. “They may not like what they perceive history to be; but I’ll bet they’re interested in western movies, historical novels or in their ancestors. When most people think of history .they think of memorizing names and dates, said Klus. “That’s archaic and it’s not the only ap­ proach to history," he said. "Dates are nothing more than markers.” Klus, a native of southeast Michigan who taught history for nine years, said that the first thing he did was put all the names and dates on tire board. "The memorization of dates is trivial. I told my class that when it came time to take their tests the dates would be up there on the board," he said. “If they were paying atten­ tion and they saw the dates on the wall all the time, they would know what events to assocaite with them.” Finding out what interests the public is part of the job, said Kluse of his new position. “My role as education coordinator is to figure out what a person, group or population wants to see or know about history and give them an opportunity to experience that,” he said. Klus said he was attracted to the Charlton Park position because it offered an opportuni­ ty to pursue history in a new way. “I have a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in history and I taught it for a number of years, but this caught my eye because it of­ fered a new avenue of experiencing and pur­ suing the craft of history.” The "craft of histo;y“ refers to how a historian approaches history and research, said Klus. The lives of great men, military actions, govemmemts and religions are some of the ways history can be studied, said Klus. “The craft of history is how a person views history and that view determines what tools he will use,” Klus said. A historian who uses the great man ap­ proach will study autobiographies, biographies and letters while someone in­ terested in quanatative history will collect data of various kinds. Advances in technology have made quantative history a growing field, said Klus. “Aerial photography can reveal how an­ cient crops were planted,.DNA testing can be used to do microbiological testing of ancient crops," he said. "I was reading about Egypt in National Geographic last night and they (sceintists) could tell that Ramses II had gum "There is so much here at Charlton Park that a person with even the smallest amount of imagination should be able to find objects, items or writings that would appeal to them." he said. "There’s no excuse to be bored; there’s just too much. There’s somthing for everyone." Klus gives some examples. "My father says he doesn’t like history, but he likes tools. He’d go crazy over the tool col­ lection here,” said Klus. If you’re interested in the history of a local family, there’s the Bristol Inn; if you’re interested in fashion, there’s the textile collection; there’s just a wealth of materials here. “We have a Civil War re-creation coming up and I’ll bet a lot of those people hated history but they found an aspect of history that fascinated them and now they’re willing to devote a lot of time and energy to its pursuit.” A high school teacher, inspired Klus’s pur­ suit of a career in history. “I happened to have a class that I loved and the teacher was and continues to be a great in­ spiration in my life," said Klus. "I was con­ vinced that I wanted to know the things this guytaught” After taking some classes in political science, while pursuing his undergraduate degree at Oakland Community College in Rochester. Klus took a few history classes and found his nitch. After graduation, Klus earned a master’s degree in history from University of Louisville. Besides teaching history at a Louisville high school and McKendree College’s Louisville campus, Klus also served as a VISTA volunteer in International Falls, Mn. At International Falls, Klus worked in disease." However, Klus has his own approach to history. “To me history is good stories,” he said. “If you’re not excited about the ends of the past, let’s just look at the stories, the human interest. “History is not not a novel but it has human interest like a novel," said Klus. "History is a landscape where the stories go on and on." One of the great things about Charlton Park is the size of its collections, according to Klus. •91*9239 795*7303 John Kluse, Charlton Park’s new education director, says he is ready to take on the challenge of developing educational programs geared toward high school students. Plant Location 2290 N. Patterson Rd. Middleville, Mich. 49333 WOLVERINE PAVING, Inc. public relations for the American Indian Com­ munity Center, which dealt with substance abuse. He worked to beef up the center’s im­ age and wrote grants for a new center. After that, Klus worked in collections at Voyager National Park’s museum in Interna­ tional Falls. “The museum’s theme was fur-trading and logging," said Klus. “The park was only three years-old at the time and I worked in the collections department cataloging tilings." When Klus’s wife. Dawn, decided to return to graduate school, the couple moved to the East Lansing area so she could earn her degree at Michigan State University. Klus became interested in computers and taught basic computer skills classes in Haslet and Holt. The Kluses moved to Hickory Comers in December because Dawn is conducting her graduate research in botony at the Kellogg Biological Station. Klus, who started work at Charlton Park March 26, said he is really excited about his position as education cordinator because it presents him with an opportunity to use all the different skills he has acquired. "He’s been on board two weeks and things are going really well," said Charlton park Director Diane Smith. "We’re really excited to have a teacher with about 13 years of teaching experience now running our educa­ tion program. He’ll be able to teach cur­ riculum requirements and he’ll add a lot to our institution.” Krus has already established two goals for himself. "My first is to increase the number of pro­ grams, ’* Klus said. “Right now our education programs are aimed primarily toward elemen­ tary students, we want to develop programs that will attract middle and high school students. “There’s no reason why we can’t provide insight into a different way to look at history whether it is family, national or whatever, there are a lot of things we can do out here to attract an older audience,” he said. “There’s no reason for a person to go through life say­ ing, ’I hate history.”’ Klus’s second goal is to increase public awareness of the park and strengthen its volunteer organizations. “There are a lot of ways to do this," he said. * ‘The important thing is to try to find out why high school teachers who know we are here might not use us as a resource and what they would like to see us offer through the park. “I think we can offer people a wide variety of options,’’ he said. “For example, if so­ meone is interested in the history of repor­ ting, we have resources here to show how journalism has changed over the years; How it went from being very descriptive and anec­ dotal to being more fact-based. Then we can show them how newspapers were printed 100 years ago.” For vocationally oriented groups, the park has an enormous collection of tools and the park’s building’s offer a sampling of American architecture for those who are in­ terested in that type of history, said Klus. Klus said his biggest challenge is trying not to get too carried away. "There is so much opportunity here that you have to keep a grip on reality and not lose yourself in the possibilities," he said. “I have to focus on the timetable and do the necessary research." Although, the park is in the middle of its busy spring season and Klus spends much of his time catching up on things and leading school groups through the park’s program, he is already beginning to devise programs that will attract more people to the park’s volunteer program. "The community support for Charlton Park is very, very encouraging," he said. “I’ve called people who are willing to come in at a moment’s notice. “I want to build on that base and find op­ portunities for volunteers to do more than just meet educational groups," he said. "There are people with special skills and preferences and we need to find special projects for them." As the season slows down and he adjusts to his new position Klus and his assistant Beth Rae will start setting their priorities and plan­ ning new projects. Orchard Grove products ordered to be recalled LANSING (AP) _ The distributor of Orchard Grove products ordered a recall of juices and orange drink after the beverages did not meet company or federal standards, a spokesman said. Peninsular Products Co. of Lansing ordered the recall on juice with an expiration date on or before April 16, and on orange drink with a May 26 expiration date, said William Laviolette, executive vice president Laviolette refused to disclose specific reasons for the recall, but said the juices did not pose a health threat. The recall is limited to products held by wholesalers; those already in stores won’t be removed, he said. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is probing allegations that Orchard Grove distributed adulterated food. The FDA did not order the beverage recall, but investigators searched the plant about three weeks ago, Laviolette said, ■ "We’d rather be in compliance because we want to stay in business,’’ Laviolette said. "If we fought them every inch of the way, they could shut us down." John Dempster, ait FDA spokesman in Detroit, confirmed the agency was in­ vestigating Peninsula Products. He refused to discuss the case in detail. 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"The bullet has severed her spinal column," said Trooper David Gutierrez of the Wayland State Police Post. "She is a quadriplegic. She can’t move from the neck down." A spokeswoman from Butterworth Hospi­ tal in Grand Rapids would not discuss Wal­ ter's condition on Wednesday, saying only that she suffered spinal injuries. The mother of two was upgraded from crit­ ical condition to serious condition Wednesday at Butterworth Hospital. Hastings resident Lloyd Richter, 54, was arrested Friday night in connection with the shooting and was taken to the Barry County Jail. Richter complained of chest pains that night and was rushed by ambulance to Pen­ nock Hospital. He later was transferred to Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids, where he remained Wednesday in good condi­ tion, according to a hospital spokeswoman. Richter was arraigned Monday in Hastings District Court on charges of assault with in­ tent to commit great bodily harm and com­ mitting a felony with a firearm. Because he was hospitalized, a S 10,000 personal recog­ nizance bond was set by the court. The incident began Friday when a pickup truck with three "boisterous" people drove through the Deep Lake campground about 9 p.m. Witnesses reported the occupants made three to four circuits through the park, mak­ ing noise and shouting obscenities. Police said Walters was a passenger in the •ruck, driven by her brother, 36-year-old Jew­ ell Walters of Grand Rapids. Witnesses told police Richter, who was camping on Lot 30, became annoyed with the group and exchanged words with the driver and occupants. "Apparently they were annoying him," Gutierrez said. "Richter says the truck was very loud, and he alleges they were yelling profanities." As the truck pulled away, Richter was reported to have fired one shot from a 9mm semi-automatic pistol at the truck. The bullet shattered the rear window and struck Walters in the neck. Jewell Walters took his sister to the Flying Horseshoe Ranch, where an ambulance from Thornapple Ambulance took her to Pennock Hospital. She later was airlifted to Butterworth Hospital. Troopers from the Wayland and Hastings State Police Posts, plus Barry County Sher­ iffs deputies and Department of Natural Re­ sources conservation officers, arrested Richter at the campsite shortly after the shooting. Gutierrez said Richter offered no resistance to the arrest. A preliminary exam for Richter was set for Wedneswday, April 17, in district court. Small, homemade bomb explodes at restaurant J-Ad Graphics News Service HASTINGS - A small, homemade bomb was exploded last week in an entrance foyer at McDonald's in Hastings, according to po­ lice. No injuries were reported and no damage was done to the building in the April 1 inci­ dent Hastings Police said the incident is one of several similar recent acts committed in Al­ legan and Barry counties using ordinary household items to create the explosion. Police asked that the items used to make the bomb not be reported. Witnesses said the suspect carried the de­ vice into the foyer and walked back out of the building about 10 p.m. The package emoted smoke and exploded seconds later, spraying glass all over the foyer. Authorities have a suspect in the case, and the investigation is continuing. Hastings Police said a similar device was discovered last week laying along the side of the road on Green Street The Barry County Sheriffs department reports finding other de­ vices in the past week. Deputy Police Chief Mike Leedy said the bomb posses a danger both to the victims and the builder. "Unfortunately, the kids think it’s funny, but if it continues, someone is going to be injured," Leedy said. "In a confined area, they could cause serious injuries.” The device can be made with enough im­ pact to explode a metal mailbox, Leedy said. In one incident in Allegan County, the bomb detonated, causing minor injuries to its builders. Probe continues in crash that killed three by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer RUTLAND TWP. - Police are continuing to investigate a fatal accident last week that left three dead when a car pulled into the path of a cement mixer on Gun Lake Road west of Hastings. The Barry County Sheriffs department had not completed the final report Wednesday. An accident reconstruction being done by the Michigan State Police Hastings Post also was not available. The April 3 accident claimed the lives of Cynthia M. 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The cement mixer driver, George D. Hause, 47, of Hastings, was not injured in the accident. Witnesses said the car driver failed to stop at the stop sign at on southbound Middleville Road and drove into the path of the cement mixer, which was westbound on Gun Lake Road. The impact forced the car onto its side in a ditch on the south side of Gun Lake Road. Authorities last week from the Michigan Motor Carrier Division examined the cement truck Wednesday afternoon and found no me­ chanical flaw in the vehicle. Extraction crews from Hastings Fire De­ partment and Middleville Fire Department struggled for more than 20 minutes to free the victims from the car. Emergency medical technicians and paramedics from Hastings Ambulance and Thornapple Ambulance at­ tended to the injured. Investigators from the Michigan State Po­ lice Wayland and Hastings Posts were called to recreate the accident scene. 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Earlier, he was arrested March 10 near Grayling after Crawford County Sheriffs deputies found a 1991 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer abandoned on a county road. The pickup truck, valued at S21,000, was reported stolen Feb. 25 from Andrus Chevrolet in Hastings. Casivant is facing a felony charge of unlawfully driving away an automobile and a misdemeanor larceny charge for stealing a license plate. Police said Casivant has lived on and off in Barry County in the past year. Arson attempt made in Hickory Comers HICKORY CORNERS - An arsonist tossed a lit gas can stuffed with paper into a Gilkey Lake Road home Monday in a failed attempt to set the house on fire. A resident, asleep in the house in the 12400 block of Gilkey Lake Road, was woken up by the sound of breaking glass about 11:15 a.m. Moments later a smoke alarm was activated, and the resident found the blaze and called the Hickory Comers Fire Department. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said the arsonist broke out a basement window and threw the one-gallon gas can into the basement on top of the furnace. Paper that fell from the can set nearby clothing on fire, but minimal damage was reported in the house. Authorities said the incident comes within a few days of a reported burglary and acts of vandalism in the area. Police said a bitter divorce may be at the cause of all of the incidents. The investigation continues. Fleeing driver arrested after search RUTLAND TWP. - A Middleville motorist was arrested for fleeing police after leading officers on a high-speed chase last week that ended in a pursuit on foot. Kevin S. Hughes, 23, of 319 Whippoorwill Court, was charged with fleeing police and received five traffic citations for reckless driving, driving with a suspended license and other offenses after the 3 p.m. incident April 1. Michigan State Police said they came upon Hughes driving with a loud exhaust system on M-37 near Irving Road'and attempted to pull over the vehicle. The driver fled south on Irving Road, reaching speeds of 90 mph, and drove through several stop signs before crashing into an embankment at Irving Road and Gun Lake Road. The driver fled the car on foot but was arrested 40 minutes later after officers from the State Police, Barry County Sheriffs department and Department of Natural Resources combed the area. Rock thrower arrested, police car hit HASTINGS - An 18-year-old woman who threw over 50 rocks at a parked police car was arrested last Thursday for damaging the vehicle. Tawnya D. Hinchcliff, of Charlotte, was taken into custody at 2:30 a.m. after causing nearly S 1,500 in damages to the Michigan State Police cruiser parked at the Hastings Post's office at 907 W. State St. Police said Hinchcliff admitted to throwing about 53 rocks at the car because she was angry, but Hinchcliff would not say why she was upset. Hastings Police found her near the scene and attempted to bring her in for questioning. She refused and resisted arrest, police said. At the Bany County Jail, officers had to tie her to a chair to stop her from hitting and kicking them. Hinchcliff was c'narged with malicious destruction of police property, a felony offense. Cigarettes stolen from Nashville store NASHVILLE - A burglar broke into K & M Meats Sunday night to steal 19 cartons of cigarettes, according to Michigan State Police. Employees found cartons missing and other dropped on the floor when they arrived at the store, located at 6 Thomapple Lake Road, on Monday. Police said the burglar searched several drawers, but nothing else was reported missing. Police added that the burglar left a trail of cartons leading from the store, but of the building and heading northwest from the business. Police said the burglar entered by prying open a door near the livestock holding pen. The cigarettes taken were valued at S230. (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service). Exterminator finds whopper nest Send... The BANNER to afriend! it makes the IDEAL GIFT SUGGESTION WYANDOTTE (AP) _ Dale Stepaniak figured nothing could surprise him anymore on his job as an exterminator. Stepaniak, owner of Pest Masters in Riverview, had handled active carpenter ants, tireless termites and even bold bats. But he’d never seen anything like the whopper of a wasp's nest he found in a Wyandotte house. The house hadn't been occupied for several months while the owner was out of town, and the upstairs apartment had been vacant for years. Yellow jackets apparently moved in and fashioned an elaborate 3-foothigh, 2-foot-wide, 2 1/2-foot-long nest in the upstairs living room. "It’s huge," Stepaniak said Monday, admiring the delicate gray nest with its thin strands of gold, silver, red yellow and white. "It's a thing of beauty to look at.” He said there were hundreds of dead wasps on the floor under the nest, suspended from the ceiling. Luckily, he said they were the only pests he encountered. Real Estate FOR SALE BY OWNER Newer 3 bedroom ranch with 2 car garage and central air. Close to town, family neighborhood. 46 Tanner Lake Road, Hastings. 948-8259. BOOKKEEPER / GIFT SHOP BUYER HELP WANTED Executive Secretary Trained Mortgage Loan Processor with Data Entry Experience Police Beat Southeast Grand Rapids metal stamping facility has immediate full-time opening. Ideal candidate would have clerical engi­ neering background, typing, shorthand or speedwriting skills. 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Send resume in confidence to: Ad *531 c/o The Hastings Banner P.O. Box B. Hastings. Ml 49058 EOE Ever Set Somebody MyM! FRIENDS DON I lEI FRIENDS DRIVE DRUNK � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-04-18.pdf ab7ee6e4fa56dcf3ad87a81a62191d70 PDF Text Text Gun Lake Village figures produced Saxons undefeated in 6 baseball games See Story, Page 2 See Story, Page 12 Earth Day 'Jans set in Hastings .See Story, Page 11 ) Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings Banner THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 1991 VOLUME 137, NO. 12 News Briefs Swimming pool suggested Cleanup Week starts Monday for Hastings Spring Cleanup Week will start in Hastings Monday. Residents may put their yard trimmings and brush at curb­ side by 7 a.m. Monday for pickup by citry crews. ' City officials said no metal, garbage or plastics bags will be picked up. Cleanup Week will last until Friday, April 26. National Day of Prayer set The local observance of the National Day of Prayer will be from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at the First United Methodist Church in Has Ungs. President George Bush, in an official statement, has asked “my fellow Americans to join with me in prayer for our children. Let us strive to help each of them sink their roots into the rich soil of God’s love for the beings’he has made in his own image. Lei us show them through prayer that we too. like our wk don’s founders, seek our shelter, our rock anc our salvation in the Arms of God.” MADD plans to plant tree f A native red maple tree will be planted Saturday, April 27, at Charlton Park in memory of victims who have died or been injured in accidents involving drunken drivers. A ceremony at 11:30 a.m. is being planned by the Barry County chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. The group intends to plant a tree at Chariton Park, located between Nashville and Hastings, every year. On hand to accept the tree as a gift win be Rae M. Hoare, representing Barry County, and Diane Smith, representing Charlton park. A marker will be placed at the planting site in memory of Barry County residents who have been injured or killed in drunk driving-related traffic ac­ cidents. Statistics show that were nine such people in the county in 1990. ‘Golden Deeds’ winner sought Citizens of Barry County are being asked to help the Exchange Club of Hastings pick a worthy person or group to be recipient of the Book of Golden Deeds honor. The annual award will be presented Wednesday, May IS. The recipient's name, photograph and a description of the aduerements for which the award win be given will be placed in the Exchange Club's Book of Golden Deeds. The honoree will be presented an appropriate!) inscribed citation and a Book of Golden Deeds to commemorate the occasion. Exchange Club officials stress that wealth, prestige and social standing will not be criteria used in the selection pro­ cess. The only qualification is that the candidate shall have made a significant contribution to the community. Mark Christensen, president of the Exchange Club of Hastings, said, “By means of the Book of Golden Deeds, tlw Exchange Club hopes to recognize living heroines and heroes of everyday life, so their unselfish toil and sacrifices will not pass unnoticed. It wishes to proclaim publicly the golden deeds of these wor­ thy citizens and record their names and achievements for the inspiration of future generations.” The nominee’s name, address and reasons for being nominated should be sent to the Exchange Club, 1569 Bedford Road, Hastings 49058, Attention: Dwight Newton. Deadline for nominations is Tuesday, May 7. Additional News Briefs Appear on Page 5 PRICE 25' State champions! Hastings Middle School had Its greatest success ever at the State Academic Track meet Tuesday, as three students were named state cham­ pions. Forty Hastings students competed with more than 600 students from 21 schools at Saginaw Carlton High School. Pictured are first-place winners Danielle Dipert, Word-O-Clock; Amanda Jennings, spelling; and Amy Mer­ ritt, dramatic reading. Thlrdrplace winners were Aaron Schantz, math story problems, and Alison Loftus, dramatic reading. Honorable mentions went to Brad Miller, math story problems; Kim Sloan, art (dry color); Danielle Dipert, spelling; and Robin Acker, interpretive reading. Symphony is Saturday Local donations make concert a ‘go’ by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The arts appear to be firmly rooted in Barry County, despite budget cuts at the state level. In less than 48 hours last week, local cor­ porations and businesses rallied to contribute $4,950 to support Saturday's Hastings performance of the Grand Rapids Symphony. Buoyed by that significant corporate sup­ port, the Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County is going ahead with plans to spon­ sor the 8 p.m. symphony concert at Central Auditorium. "I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of money raised in such a short period of time," said Diane Smith, chairwoman of the council's symphony committee "That cov­ ers the cost of the symphony." Last week. Arts Council officials feared they might hare to cancel the event because contributions from corporations and busi­ nesses were lagging. Coupled with the loss of state arts grants due to state budget cuts, generous local contributions were needed to finance the concert. Ticket sales do not corer the expense of hosting the orchestra. “We were very pleased with the response to our appeal." said Kathy Crane, arts coun­ cil president The response from corporate gifts shows concern by the local businesses for the qual­ ity of arts in the area, she said. "They feel it’s important. Smith added that the monetary generosity speaks well of the organizations and busi­ nesses in the community. "The arts will not necessarily suffer in Barry County because of cut* on the state level," she said. "This year’s attendance will tell us (how to make future plans)," Crane said. "We need the support of the community as a whole. If we have 2 small audience, we will not be continuing it or we'll move it to every other year. People can show us by their attendance." Smith said she hoped everyone who had attended in the past would go to Saturday's concert and bring a friend. Sponsoring a symphony concert has been an annual event for the Arts Council ever since the organization was formed in 1985. The cost to bring the symphony to Hast­ ings totals about S6.000, including S4.700 for the orchestra, expenses of using Central Auditorium and printing and advertising costs. ' The council had originally budgeted $6,990 for the symphony concert, but has made its own cuts to maintain fiscal respon­ sibility by printing tickets in-house, scal­ ing-down the size of the printed program and omitting the post-concert reception, said Smith. Those who have advertised in the program will still be given recognition in the new program format, she added. With the corporate and business dona­ tions, she said she is confident that the event will at least break-even. "Everything’s gone well. Everyone has pulled together and our plans have jelled. It will be a great concert.” The Grand Rapids Symphony is excited that they will be able to perform in Hastings because they always eqjoy coming here. Smith said. Saturday's program will include Beethoven's Symphony No. 4 in B-fUt ma­ jor. Opus and Mendelssohn's Symphony Na I in C miner. Opus 11 Associate Con­ ductor John Varineau will be conducting. Nancy Steltmann. the orchestra's principal cello, will be the featured soloist- for Tchaikovsky's Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra, Opus 33. A member of the Grand Rapids Sym­ phony since 1980, this is her first season as principal cello. Steltmann holds bachelor's and master's degrees from the Julliard School and a second master's degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. She has worked as principal cellist of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra and the Horizon Concerts Chamber Orchestra and has per­ formed with the Opera Theatre of Chicago, Lyric Opera of Chicago, the Chicago City Ballet, New York City Ballet and the Detroit Symphony. During intermission, the winners of Arts Council scholarships will be announced. The scholarships, which help students attend summer arts camps and other art-related pro­ grams, will be presented at a later date. Tickets will be available at the door or may be purchased in advance at Music Cen­ ter or Boomtown Sound in Hastings. Tick­ ets are S8 per adult and S5 for senior citizens and students Central Auditorium is located at 509 S. Broadway. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer A swimming pool is expected to be among the recommendations from the Citizens' Ad­ visory Building and Site Committee when it presents its report to the Hastings Board of Education in late May or early June. Superintendent Carl Schoessel told the school board Monday that a subcommittee had been formed to explore the possibility of building an indoor pool that would be funded and operated in cooperation with the city and other community agencies. “There has always been talk of developing an indoor swimming complex in the com­ munity,” said Dave Storms, Hastings YM­ CA director and a subcommittee member. “When (former YMCA director) Bob King was here and (YMCA) National Headquarters visited, the basic consensus in the communi­ ty, the Y, schools and hospital was that we needed needed support from all of the agen­ cies to complete such a project because none of us are large enough to do it on our own. "The concept is that we have to pool our resources together for the good of all," he said. When the advisory building and site com­ mittee, once again brought up the possibilty of building an indoor pool, the subcommittee was formed to explore ideas about where the pool could be built, how it would be funded and maintained and what programs could be offered. Some programs discussed by the committe have included high school, intramural and YMCA swim teams, and excercise and youth and senior citizen programs. A method of funding has not been establish­ ed yet. However, it has been proposed that the school donate the land, the community raise the money to build it and the school and other agencies pay for operations. Storms said the committee is exploring whether or not a joint bond could be issued for the school and the city. “This is a really neat joint venture, and it’s what makes our town unique,” said Storms. "The Y is able to offer so many programs without a Y- building because of the way everybody works together for the community. The panel also has toured each of the area’s schools and met with staff and consulting ar­ chitects in order to develop recommendations to solve the need for additional elementary classroom space and other issues. The committee, which includes represen­ tatives from each school employee group, the joint PTO. business, industry, real estate, contractors, the Futuring Committee, the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, school administrators and a township supervisor, was reactivated last fall in response to the need for additional elementary classroom space and other issues. The first committee was appointed in 1986, when it became apparent that repair work was needed for buildings that had not been repaired for almost 12 years. As a result of that study, the committee recommended a millage increase to be ear­ marked for school repairs. The millage was passed and the money was spent to renovate the annex and an auditorium was added to the middle school. Schoessel also announced that Hastings Area Schools have received $11,203 for acheivement gains. The State Department of Education monitors test scores and awards -he grants on the basis of improvement of scores and a need factor for reading and mathematics. Hastings' grant was five times greater than the smallest award of $2,500, Schoessel noted. Central Elementary Schol received many positive comments during its accreditation visit the year before last, and is now applying for accreditation from the North Central Association, according to Schoessel. Pleasantview Elementary also received many favorable comments during its visit, said Schoessel. Northeastern and Southeastern Elementary schools have been scheduled to receive visits in the near future, as will the middle school, once administrators decide whether to seek accreditation from the North Centra] Associa­ tion or the University of Michigan. Schoessel also announced that eight Hastings Middle School students have receiv­ ed recognition for their performance on the American Junior High School Math Examina­ tion. To be honored at a ceremony at Kalamazoo College next week will be eighth graders Alex Zbiciak, Aaron Schantz and Brad Miller; seventh graders Aaron Baker and Kathryn Brandt; and sixth graders Angela Bunce, Andrew Ferris and Mike Burghdoff. In other business at Monday’s meeting, the board: — Approved amendments for the general operating and school service funds. Due to gifts received, revenues increased by $3,276.90 making projected the total $13,017,715.62. Expenditures increased $29,284.37, raising the projected total to $12,815,989.34, which reflects spending of money received from gifts for the items specified by the donors. Sm POOL, Page 14 Eberhard opens new store Plenty of shoppers packed into the new Eberhard supermarket in Hastings when it opened its doors for the first time at a new location Wednesday. The 3,400-squarc foot structure is more than twice the size of the former building. An in-store deli and bakery are two of the new attractions. The new Eberhard's, at 902 W. State St., is part of the Hastings Plaza strip mall, anchored by Kmart. A grand opening celebration will take place in two weeks. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 18. 1991 Citizens attempt rescue of volunteer ambulance esrvice by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer The Lake Odessa Ambulance is used to providing emergency rescues. Now, the people are coming to the rescue of the ambulance. Prompted by Woodland Township Supervisor Doug MacKenzie and concerned citizens, nearly 30 people gathered in the Woodland Township Hall Friday night to discuss strategy for saving the volunteer ambulance service from what they fear will be a takeover by the Rockford/Lowell Ambulance, initiated by the Lake Odessa Village Council. The council voted unanimously Monday to negotiate a takeover of the existing terri­ tory, which includes five townships and four villages, by the private, non-profit Rockford/Lowell service. Ambulance committee chairman Steve Secor said the council should be ready to vote on the deal in June. In the event negotiations break down, said Secor, a back-up plan would involve retain­ ing the existing volunteer service but with a permanent administrator, and possibly a billing accountant. Employee handbooks and a council policy governing the service would also be drafted. But despite MacKenzie's request for a 60­ day stay of proceedings to give he and his supporters time to offer facts and figures for the formation of a township ambulance au­ thority, the council approved only the two recommendations. "That (authority) structure would not be conducive with nine townships involved," said Secor. "If they want to, they can meet and have something at the June meeting. If the first two alternatives fall through, that would give us a third option." MacKenzie said he fears that the private, non-profit service would take control away from local governmental agencies. "You know this is an emotional issue," MacKenzie told the Lake Odessa council members Monday. "There have been an overwhelming number of people that have contacted me in favor of maintaining the service as it is. I feel I need to uphold the trust of the people that elected in this matter." Representatives from the Village of Clarksville and Campbell Township stated their boards had already voted to support the service as it now exists and that they agree to the formation of an interim authority, consisting of township and village officials. Woodland Township would concur, said MacKenzie, and reported Sebewa township also agreed. Sunfield Township Supervisor Jack Smith said his board also would endorse the move. And, Odessa Township voted to go along with the move if the Lake Odessa village council did. "We agreed to go along with whatever the council decided," said Odessa Township Supervisor Bernice Goodemoot. "There are just a bunch of people that want to see it stay like it is," said citizen Carol Neeb of Clarksville. "We feel that the people don't have their full say. There have been so many closed meetings and it's been so hush-hush. It just doesn't seem right." If a pact is worked out between Lake Odessa and Rockford/Lowell, MacKenzie said the townships together could possibly repel the company by refusing to sign con­ tracts and adopting resolutions of support for the service. "If we don't sign it, Rockford/Lowell will not come here," said MacKenzie. Lake Odessa Village President Steve Garlinger confirmed that Rockford/Lowell Ambulance Director Roger Morgan has said his company could not function if the town­ ships were to refuse the service. "He would need resolutions from the townships involved," Garlinger said Saturday. Morgan could not be reached for com­ ment. When Morgan met with Lake Odessa am­ bulance volunteers in an open fact-finding session in January, he said a total of $15,000 from all of the villages and town­ ships served would be requested during the first five years of the company's existence in the area. The remainder of their budget would be made up by run revenues, a care plan, dona­ tions and fund raisers, falling about $2,960 short of the projected $149,585 needed, but covered by a fund balance, according to their proposal. over 37 years ago. I took over the business com­ ' the tradition of providing Hastings and the mice that he began. Gilmore Jewelers has given me many sadness that I announce that after much deliberation, 1 have Sincerdy, CSt-. _____ After 37 Years of Business WE ARE CLOSING OUR DOORS SAVINGS UPTO 600/0 OFF Fine Quality Diamond Rings, Diamond Earrings, Pendants, 14 kt. Gold Chains, Watches and Much More EVERYTHING WILL BE SOLD! INCLUDING FURNITURE & FIXTURES To the first 50 customers in our store on ... ' ■ > Friday, April 19th ! will receive a ... FREE GIFT ■ Gilmore Jewelers “In the heart of Hastings” 102 E. State St., Hastings 945-9572 "Hastings (Lansing Mercy Ambulance) has been begging for our service," said MacKenzie. "We're not in favor of going with Hastings over Lake Odessa but we would to slow it (the process) down." The destiny of the Lake Odessa service first came into question last January when Village Manager John French announced he had been exploring alternatives to the exist­ ing department since the October resignation of director Marv Westendorp. At the regular February council meeting, French declared his choice would be to nego­ tiate a takeover of the territory with the non­ profit Rockford/LoweE Service. At that time, Lake Odessa Ambulance Auxiliary member Elaine Benner of Woodland presented Lake Odessa council members with petitions bearing the names of nearly 2,000 citizens asking that the present operaton remain intact. "I want tG know why 1,949 signatures meant zip to them," said Benner after Monday's decision. "We have township supervisors whom we elected coming here and saying we want to do something else. Why are these people (the council) so belligerent? They have yet to give us a viable reason for this." "Four or five options were explored," said Secor. "I believe they were listed in the packet we handed out at the first committee meeting." Included in the packet, handed to officials from surrounding townships who pay subsi­ dies to Lake Odessa for ambulance service, were proposals from Rockford/Lowell and Ionia ETT. One page listed the advantages of Rockford/Lowell, including: - the service remains in Lake Odessa with same rigs, equipment and covering same townships and villages as before; - full and part time jobs for the current volunteers; - an eventual upgrade to advanced life support; - participating municipalities pay 20­ percent less annually with five year phase out of any subsidy; - no charge for non-transports, attending fair, ball games, etc; - proven, professional management administratively and relating to personnel; - transfer of liability exposure; - One local individual from LOAS to sit on Rockford Board of Directors. Ambulance volunteers say they can do ^everything Rockford/Lowell can. Another page in the packet was titled "hurdles to climb to form an ambulance authority." Despite,the village estimate of $2^500 to $10,000 for start-up costs listed on-that sheet, MacKenzie feels a township ambulance authority is a viable option. "We could officially appoint people from each township to form an interim board to work out the details," said MacKenzie. "We need that commitment from the townships. There is some money involved but not that much." He estimated the costs would run about 10 cents per capita and that billing proce­ dures could be handled internally. Secor also confirmed that applications for a director to replace Westendorp, were so­ licited, but no interviews were granted. "That option was discussed extensively," said Secor. "We didn't think it would be fair to go through the interview process and then end up not having a job there, if we were to go with another option." MacKenzie also noted that the service as it now exists is self-sufficient Man wins Winfrey look-alike FLINT (AP) - A city water department worker has won the Ladies’ Home Journal Oprah Winfrey look­ alike contest, and Jecquin Stitt says he is no fake. He’s undergoing a sex change operation. "I'm not lying to the public," Stitt told Flint television station WJRT last Thursday. "You know, because I am going through some changes." Stitt sent a photograph and an essay to the Journal, which was running a nationwide contest to locate look-alikes for the talk­ show hostess Winfrey, pop singer Madonna and four other celebrities. He learned several days ago that he was one of the winners. The winners are to travel April 22 to the Journal's New York offices for a photo ses­ sion, then go to Chicago for the May 16 tap­ ing of an "Oprah" program. In a report on April 10. WJRT identified Stitt as a woman. Asked about winning the contest, Stilt told a reporter, "It's just coming so fast, you know, making my head swell up." After Wednesday night's newscast, WJRT said it received several calls from people say­ ing Jecquin (pronounced jeh-KEEN) Stitt might share Winfrey's looks but not her pre­ cise gender. The station located Stitt at work last Thursday and got confessions from him and his supervisor, Beverly Keller. "We're the ones that probably pushed him into (entering the contest) because of people always saying, 'Hey, you look so much like Oprah,' you know," Keller said. The director of the Journal's look-alike contest at first told WJRT that Stitt would be disqualified. The director, whom the station did not identify by name, said later Thursday that the magazine's lawyers decided it was probably illegal to disqualify a contestant on the basis of sex. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 18, 1991 — Page 3 Prairieville officials to retire this summer by Sandra Ponsctto Stuff Writer Less than two months after surviving a recall drive, Prairieville Township Supervisor Roy Reck and Treasurer Darlene Vickery have announced plans to retire from their posts this summer. The pair said they are resigning before their terms expire in November 1992 to give their successors a change to learn the job before they run for full four-year terms in next year’s township election. “I’m 66 years old and I’ve served on the board for 11 years," said Reck. “It’s time for someone else to enjoy the privilege of serving the public." Reck expects to officially retire after the June or July board meeting. "I’m going to go fishing, he said." Reck, a retired editor of a union publica­ tion, was appointed supervisor in August 1980 and was elected to that position in November of the same year. Darlene Vickery, who was elected to her post in 1978, said she hopes to resign official­ ly in July or August. “It’s time to get on with my life,” she said. “My husband and I are at an age where we want to do somethings together before we get too old. I think somebody younger should take over. “I’m really going to miss the people. We’ve had some difficulties over the last year; but I’ll still miss all the people," said Vickery. Reck, Vickery and Township Clerk Janette Emig were targets of a recall election Feb. 26. The issue centered around the board’s ap­ pointment Pine Lake Fire Department officers. None of the three township was recalled, however. Reck and Vickery’s replacements will be chosen from applicants by the remaining three board members. Applicants for Vickery’s SI 1,500 per year position should possess good bookkeeping skills, she said. Reck said that applicants for his $9,000 per year supervisor’s post should submit a resume, but on-the-job training is an option for his successor. That person would also have six months to receive Level I State Certification to assume the $10,500 assessor’s post also held by Reck. Mary Gilmore Hesterly talks to a customer during her “quitting business" sale, which Is being held this week. Hesterly Is getting out of the jewelry business, but is selling Gilmore Jewelers to her daughter, Kathy. Gilmore Jewelers owner to quit J-Ad Graphics News Service Gilmore Jewelers in downtown Hastings this week is advertising a “quitting business” sale, but the only quitting that will be done is by the owner ami operator. Mary Gilmore Hesterly, who has operated the store at 102 E. State St. since the death of her husband, Patrick, is retiring and trying to sell all her inventory to make way for her daughter, Kathy Carpenter Finney, who is purchasing the business. Hesterly said she hopes to be able to move everything out by June, but, “If everybody keeps buying like today (Tuesday), it’ll be quicker." The name Gilmore’s Jewelers will remain, Finney said, and the J & J Trade jewelry repair shop will stay downstairs. Gilmore Jewelers’ history in Hastings began in 1954 as a little watchmaker’s shop on Michigan Avenue. It was moved to its current location in 1963. Patrick Gilmore ran the business until he bcame ill in 1982, and he died in August 1983. Meanwhile, his wife continued to run the store, until now, though the business will remain in the family. Hesterly said her daughter will come into the business with solid qualifications and en­ tirely new merchandise. She pointed out that Finney is a graduate of the GIA School in San­ ta Monica, Calif. “She is qualified to appraise and sell jewelry," Hesterly said. Hesterly added that the store has been doing a brisk business, despite the lecession. “We have had a good year, the best in 10 years" she said. “It’s just that I thnk I’m old enough to retire. ’ ’ But she said that she wouldn’t mind helping her daughter if she gets bored with retirement. “I hope she’ll let me come back once in a while,” she said. In a statement in her advertisement this week in The Reminder, she said: “It has been my pleasure to continue the tradition of providing Hastings and the sur­ rounding area with fine quality jewelry and service that he (Patrick) began. Gilmore Jewelers has given me many fond memories and many friendships. So, it is with sadness that I announce that after much deliberation, I have decided to retire.” Roy Reck Darlene Vickery Gun Lake Village backers ,* report figures for first ttaw hv by Jean Tpan Hathin Gallup Staff Writer The Gun Lake Village Committee has reached a milestone in its research, said Mike Otis, chairman of the committee. For the first time, specific figures relating only to the area of the proposed village were made available by Otis at a recent meeting held at Bay Pointe Restaurant. The idea of a village surrounding Gun Lake has been under study by the committee for more than a year. Proponents point out that area residents now can be in one of four townships, two counties (Allegan and Barry) or five school districts (Wayland, Plainwell, Thornapple Kellogg, Martin and Delton) and have a telephone in one of five different ex­ changes. The plan calls for areas of Wayland, Yankee Springs, Martin and Orangeville townships to be included in a home rule village. Otis said the suggested village would have an estimated population of about 2,800 resi­ dents, over 1,600 registered voters and state equalized valuation of $75 million. The "sample budget" shows funds wou.d be ma,n1u ’**’*'* u., - ~.n property .. y0 |Jccomc a homc niie village, petitions mainly be ” raised by «a two-mill tax of $150,000 and State Shared Revenue of with one percent of the population in the area $110,000. or 100 persons, whichever is greater, are sent Other sources of revenue, such as license to the Michigan State Boundary and permit fees, ordinance fines, interest on Commission. investments, zoning fees and miscellaneous The commission will ask if there is a cohe­ items, would bring the total projected revenue sive community identity,, sufficient tax base, up to $260,000. reasonably drawn boundaries, Expenditures would pay for a Village and reasons for the desired incorporation. Council, elections, salaries of officials, build­ A sample budget is also required by the ing and grounds and general services. Also commission. calculated into the budget is insurance, high­ The SBC will hold a public hearing in the ways and streets, police and fire protection area of the proposed village, and after the and miscellaneous costs that would bring the hearing may approve, deny or approve the expected expenditures to $245,200. proposed village with revised boundaries. So the projected cash reserve is $14,800. Once approved, or approved with condi­ A special revenue fund of $221,000 would tions, the order becomes final in 45 days un­ be financed by gas and weight taxes, and less a referendum petition is filed with the would all be spent to cover salaries, supplies, SBC. services and other road related expenses. If is is determined that the referendum peti­ At an earlier meeting to explain the pro­ tion is valid, the commission orders an elec­ posal to the public, a handout explained that tion on the proposed incorporation. Whatever the goal of a Gun Lake Village is to unify the majority of the voters decide then takes the Gun Lake area into a village for the effect purpose of coordinating local services, If approved, a charter commission is elected gaining local identity and controlling the to draft a proposed charter for the new village future of the area. and the electorate must approve the charter. Money manager can be answer Mutual funds offer a convenient way for the average individual to invest, but what about that rare person who has lots of money to invest? Although mutual funds arc still a practical answer for these people, some prefer the per­ sonal attention of a private money manager. I recently read a report about an international investment counseling firm that manages money for individuals and institutions. In a 30-year period this firm managed an in­ itial $450,000 investment into a $4.2 million portfolio. That amounts to a cumulative ap­ preciation of 880 percent or 7.9 percent an­ nually. With dividends reinvested, the average annual total return would have been around 11.5 percent. This outpaced the average annual appreciation of 5.9 percent in The Standard and Poor's 500 and topped by 60 percent the 4.9 percent rate of inflation for the same period. These numbers are impressive but not unreasonable. What is significant is how the professional money managers achieved these long-term results. Stocks were bought for long-term apprecia­ tion and, on average, were held 12 years. When circumstances dictated, they were sold. There were about five salec each year which represented stocks that either did not perform as originally planned or that had become grossly overpriced. Specifically, there were about 137 total sales between 1960 and 1989. Of these, only 74 (54 percent) were winners. There were 48 (35 percent) losers, and 15 (11 percent) broke even. Some of the losses exceeded 50 percent. This story is worth telling, not because of the numbers, but because of the investment principles it illustrates, such as: 1. Do buy quality common stocks for long­ term dividends and appreciation. 2. Do buy long-term quality when stocks are out of favor with investors. 3. Don’t expect every selection to be a win- ‘ ner. When it’s not, sell. 4. Don’t buy when the obvious success of a company is already reflected in its price. 5. Don’t sell value-rich stocks too quickly after a disappointing announcement. 6. Don’t try to be a “market timer." All these do’s and dont’s are so basic they hardly deserve repeating. There is no real mystery to the stock market... just fundamen­ tals that every successful investor must recognize. After that, it’s like Woody Allen says, most of the success is just being there. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close Change AT&T 37’/. +3 Ameritech 64’/. +'/. Anheuser-Busch 52’/. +1’/. Chrysler 14'/. +’/. Clark Equipment 27’/. —1’/. CMS Energy 29’/. -’/. Coca Cola 55’/. +2’/. Dow Chemical 48’/, —'/. Exxon 60'/. +3'/. Family Dollar 207. —'/> Ford 32’/. +’/. General Motors 37’/. +’/. Great Lakes Bancorp 14 +1 Hastings Mfg. 49’/. + ’/. IBM 109'/. —VI, JCPenney 51'/. —’/. Johnson & Johnson 99’/. +4'/. Kmart 42’/. + ’/. Kellogg Company 96'/. +2’/. McDonald’s 35’/. + ’/. Sears 36’/. +3 Southeast Mich. Gas 16’/. +’/. Spartan Motors 6’/. +'/. Upjohn 467. —17, Gold $360.25 -$400 Silver $4.03 — Dow Jones 2986.88 +113.86 Volume 214,000,000 REACH THE IMPORTANT WEEKEND MARKET! Advertise Each Week in... White Cane Week recognized Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray signs a proclamation designating April 26 through May 5 as White Cane Week. With her are members of the Hastings Lions Club (seated) Jim Mulder, White Cane Week chairman; (standing, from left) Bill Buehl; Judy VanAman; Homer Baum. White Cane Week co-chairman; and Keith Yorty. The Lions' campaign seeks to help and increase awareness of those who are blind or visually impaired. The local Lions' White Cane campaign will be conducted April 26 and 27 and May 3 and 4. The Hastings Banner Your Hometown, Barry County Newspaper Cail 948-8051 for Advertising Assistance �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 18, 1991 Viewpoint Businesses, industries save symphony concert It isn't often that a community the size of Hastings gets the chance to offer two blockbuster cultural and entertainment events in the same year, much less the same week. But such is the case Saturday evening, when the Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra comes to town and Monday night when the Count Basie Orchestra performs. Both musical delights will be at the Central School Auditorium in what promises to be a cultural landslide. The symphony is being sponsored by the Thomapple Arts Council and the Count Basie jazz performance is sponsored by the Hastings Band Boosters. Both local groups did some important behind the scenes work to give Hastings such prestigious offerings, but there are some other heroes here, too. As reported in the Banner last week, the Grand Rapids Symphony concert was in doubt because of funding problems. As of early last week, there hadn't been enough local contributions and recent state cutbacks worsened the problem. However, several area businesses, industries and concerned individuals came to the rescue to make the concert Saturday night happen again, as it has for the last several years. These eleventh hour contributors had nothing to gain with the generous move, except for the satisfaction of seeing that the community is able to have its concert. Deep appreciation is extended here to these benefactors, who came up with $4,950 in less than 48 hours to make sure the people of Hastings had the chance to hear the music of Grand Rapids Symphony. Donors to the symphony concert included the Viking Corp.. Flexfab, Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, Bliss, Hastings Mutual Insurance, Hastings Savings and Loan, National Bank of Hastings, J-Ad Graphics, Viatec, Hastings City Bank, Hastings Manufacturing, Thornapple Opthalmology Associates, Hecker Agency, JC Penney, Williams Funeral Home, Neil's Advanced Commercial Printers, Lynn McConnell DDS, James Atkinson M.D., and Gilbert DenHartog M.D. The symphony Saturday night, followed by the Count Basie Orchestra Monday evening, affords serious music lovers and those simply curious an interesting and different program away from the usual television drivel at home. It's an excellent chance to get rid of those "nothing to do" blues. And it's a source of pride for Hastings. But if attendance is poor, we might not get the chance soon to attract such quality entertainment again. So let’s not waste the opportunity. Let's patronize the arts here in town and let's thank those responsible for making them possible. Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: •Make your letter brief and to the point. •Letters should be written In good taste. ■Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must include their signature, address and phone number. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. 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The Red Cross works with families, doc­ tors, nurses, clergy and military commanders through a verification and support process that affords the service member and the command the necessary information to make realistic emergency or regular leave decisions. Emergency leave is not charged on the service member’s leave record. The military, especially those units deployed overseas, rely on the Red Cross to make the verifications necessary so the ser­ vice member and his command can make travel arrangements. Service members who are financially restricted may receive no in­ terest Ioans or grants from unit morale funds, the Red Cross and various military relief sources. Locally, six volunteers in the county carry emergency pagers to alert them of a call or local disaster. These volunteers are located in Caledonia, Middleville, Nashville, Delton and Hastings. Each volunteer stands 148 hours of weekly duty on a routing basis. The emergency number for service to military and disaster information is 1-800-802-6904. Leave your name and phone Public Opinion- number. Our pagers will activate within one minute. Give our volunteer a reasonable length of time to return your call because they are working or conducting their normal fami­ ly routines. Basic information that should be provided to the volunteer: Service member’s full name, rank and social security number, complete military address and branch of service, and verification information (doctors, clergy, etc.). We understand that this is a very trying time for the family. Our volunteers will do everything possible to see to it that your message is handled in the shortest time possible. Don Turner, Director Barry County Unit American Red Cross Let’s work together against child abuse To the Editor: Despite ongoing coverage by major magazines and newspapers, child abuse re­ mains a serious and growing problem. Each year, more than two million suspected cases of child abuse and neglect are reported. Many more are unreported. Locally, 289 reports were made during 1990. That’s why it is important for citizens to know that everyone can do something to help prevent child abuse. Know the warning signs and how to report a suspected case of child abuse or neglect. Contribute your time to organizations involved in preventing abuse. Child abuse prevention is the national pro­ ject of the Exchange Clubs. This year marks the 12th anniversary of the National Exchange Club Foundation for the Prevention of Child Abuse, which coordinates a network of more than 60 Exchange Club Child Abuse Preven­ tion Centers in 29 states and Puerto Rico. Exchange Club centers help families break the cycle of child abuse through the use of volunteer parent aides. They work directly with families in their own homes to demonstrate proper parenting skills, suggest alternate coping methods and discipline techniques, and become much-needed friends. Locally, the Exchange Club of Hastings supports the Barry County Child Abuse Coun­ cil by selling toothbrushes and donating money raised to the council. We urge readers to use the month of April. Child Abuse Protection Month, to learn more about the problem and get actively involved in efforts to prevent it. Children are too great a gift to abuse. Mark D. Christensen President, Exchange Club of Hastings Soil and water‘spread’ was nice To the Editor: After reading a recent Reminder, I want to compliment you and your staff on your “spread" on the Barry County Soil and Water Conservation work. I was a member of the organization for many years and feel that they are doing a real service. Your publicity will be a great help in advancing soil and water Conservation in Barry County. I enjoy reading both the Reminder and Hastings Banner and keeping up with the news. You are doing an excellent service keep it up. Ted Knopf Grand Rapids Have you joined recycling boom? Earth Day, which got its start in April 1970, will be celebrated again this Satur­ day at Fish Hatchery Park. One of the biggest differences between then and now is the growing recycling movement. Do you do any recycling at home? If not, do you have any plans to recycle in the future? Newsroom David T. Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor; Todd Tubergen (Sports Editor) Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Sue Hinckley Sandra Ponsetto Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a m. - noon. Larry Seymour ,'Saiw Managan Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Phyllis Bowers Catherine Hayes, Darlene Kelmer, Carol Parrow, Marsha Martin, Dale Cunningham, Hastings: Delton: Hastings: Hastings: Lake Odessa: Subscription Rates: S13 per year in Barry County S15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O Box B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) res. (I recycle) as as much as I can. There's not a whole lot of land left, so we have to keep it clean." “I recycle off and on." “No, I don't recycle, but I might get involved later. “Yes.” “Yes." Nancy Cunningham. Lake Odessa: “Yes." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 18, 1991 — Page 5 News Briefs Nashville ties rates to CPI Water and sewer rates in Nashville will be adjusted annually to reflect in­ creases or decreases in the Consumer Price Index. The decision was made last week by the Village Council. The CPI provision was included in action that also raised the monthly sewer charge for operation, maintenance and repair (O, M & R), as well as increased the initial hook-up fee for water service from $300 to $400. Starting with the next billing, monthly O. M & R rate for sewer users with metered water service will jump from $1.66 to $2.06 per 1,000 gallons. For unmetered water customers, the monthly sewer rate will increase from $6.90 to $8.50 per residential equivalent unit assigned to the premises. Basie Orchestra to play Monday The Count Basie Orchestra will appear at 8 p.m. Monday at the Central School Auditorium. Though Basie himself died in 1984, tenor saxophonist and arranger Frank Foster has continued to keep the group together. Most of the members have been with the band for at least six years, some for as many as 35 years. The group remains as one the world’s leading jazz big bands. It was started by William '’Count’’ Basie in 1935. Included in the concert will be the singing of blues, jazz and ballads by vocalist Carmen Bradford. The concert is being sponsored by the Hastings Band Boosters. Pre-concert entertainment will be presented by Lez Jazz Tickets are $10 in advance of $12 at the door. They may be purchased in Hastings at the Music Center, WBCH Radio or at the Hastings High School office. Quick Marts plan to give away trees Cappon Quick Marts in this area plan to give away free tree seedlings on Arbor Day, Sunday, April 21. The white pine seedlings will be available from 8 a.m. until supplies are exhausted at Quick, Mart .stations in Hastings, Gun Lake, Middleville. Lake Odessa, Delton, Nashville, Charlotte and Ionia. Algonquin Lake meeting slated The Algonquin Lake Community Association will have its spring general membership meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tues­ day, April 23, at the Lake Lodge. Included in the session will be com­ mittee reports, a weed control update and summer plans, particularly for the Fourth of July fireworks display. Meijer Dinner set in Freeport Historical Society to meet tonight The Barry County Historical Society will meet at 7:30 tonight at the Church Meeting Room in Charlton Park Village. The program will focus on renovation plans for the W.A. Upjohn House. Woodland seeks non-partisan votes Woodland Village has decided to get serious about having non-partisan elections. The Village Council last week passed a resolution proposing to amend the village charter to remove party affilia­ tion from candidates seeking local offices. Woodland elections in recent years have been dominated by Republicans. All of the current members of the Village Council are with the GOP. With the council’s resolution, the issue now goes to the state. Village President Lester Forman said he would like to be able to have a special election in September or October in order to be able to have non-partisan votes in the primary and general elec­ tions in February and March 1992. Three other villages in the county, Middleville, Frcepor and Nashville, elect their local officials on a partisan ballot. Nashville has expressed an in­ terest in going non-partisan. Syrup Festival to honor Bells Albert and Mary Bell of rural Nashville will be the Honored Citizens at this year’s Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival April 26-28. The Bells have been longtime members of the Vermontville Maple Syrup Corp. They have been retired and have not made maple syrup since 1982, but they still live on the family Centen­ nial Fann. ._ e*1 fccei^pfeiaf^ recognition at ceremonies at LI a.m. Saturday, April 27, and they will serve as Grands Marshals in the festival parade, which will start at 2 p.m. April 27. The Bells also have been active in community affairs. Albert served on the Barry County Board of Commissioners from 1973 to 1983, was a a member of the Barry County Fair Board and was a member of the W.K. Kellogg School Board for 18 years. Mary has been a member of the Nashville Woman’s Literary Club. NEWS Genealogy Everyweek programs slated of your local at local church community, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, at 600 Airport Road, will have a genealogy program Saturday, April 20, at 7 p.m. Glenn Goodwin will explain the importance and eternal significance of seeking out family ancestors and getting to know them. In the Bi­ ble, in Malachi, chapter 4, verses 5 and 6, one can find the answer, but might need a little help understanding exactly what is being revealed. Cultures around the world and of every race have revered their honored dead and preserv­ ed their memories through records written, drawn, sung or chanted. Grave markers often say something significant about the resident that is meaningful to his descendants. Goodwin is social helper in the Southwest Michigan area, as well as nation and world wide. He is a partner in the accounting firm of Seidman and Seidman in Grand Rapids. For more than 11 years he has been vice chairman of Scouting in Michigan. He has taught many Woodbadge Adult Leadership courses that teach adults to help youngsters learn skills in self sufficiency and self esteem. He is also Rotary Governor of District No. 6290, which includes part of Canada. Goodwin travels widely for his accounting firm, for Rotary and for the church. He will be speaking here almost directly after return­ ing from a Rotary Conference in California. He is one of only two or three experts in the legalities and future of the furniture industry and is frequently published in financial literature concerning that business. Goodwin devoted to the work of genealogy, having spent no less than 40 years researching his own. Over 200 names of his ancestors are on file at the Chicago Temple, waiting for so­ meone to perform their ordinances for them by proxy. Many of his ancestors came from Scandinavia and he has done much research in their records. Cb//...948-8051 for Banner Classifieds Summer school programs to be expanded at Delton Kellogg Longtime area television personality Buck Matthews will serve as master of ceremonies for a Meijer Community Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. April 25, at the Freeport United Methodist Church. Proceeds from the dinner will go to the Barry County chapter of Habitat for Humanity, which plans to build a home in Orangeville this summer for a lowincome family. Tickets area available for $5 by calling 765-8701, 765-3281 or 765-5319. appears in the Banner Call to...Subscribe 948-8051 J Delton Kellogg High School students will now have the option of taking computer and physical education classes as well as studying English, reading and math during the summer. The Board of Education Monday approved an expansion of the summer school program in each school building. The change should prove to be especially helpful to the high school students who have said they can’t take band because of having to fulfill required credits, Superinten­ dent Dean McBeth said. Delton is one of five school districts in the state to be receiving a grant from the state for its child nutrition program. The $7,400 grant will be used for a computer and software for the nutrition staff. When the new technology is put into place, school lunch menus will include the amount of salt, fat and cholesterol each meal contains. The Delton School District will be receiv­ ing $13,500 "incentive money" from a state aid grant as a result of student performance in the Michigan Educational Assessment Program tests. The funds used to promote student achievement and will be distributed to each building. Individual School Im­ provement Teams will be deciding how the funds will be spent. The W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the board was told, has included Delton Kellogg Ele­ mentary School’s science program in a video that will be shown worldwide, McBeth said. The school last year received a substantial Kellogg Foundation grant that has enhanced science equipment and learning opportunities for students and teachers. About 30 educational professionals from around the state and Kellogg Foundation of­ ficials visited Delton’s science lab last week and were impressed with the program. Assistant High School Principal Paul Blacken has been named by McBeth to serve as chairman of the 17-member District School Improvement Team. The team will be consolidating and prioritizing results of a recent survey which identified specific im­ provement needs. In other business, the board: •Added a middle school health/physical ed­ ucation teaching position to fill a hole in the district's health curriculum. Currently all grades, except seventh and eighth, have health education. •Adopted a student drug policy in compli­ ance with federal requirements. The policy spells out what the school district expects of students. Substance abuse is not just a pumfiVtf matter, McBeth hisitaid.' The tole.of education also is to be'Understanding and work with the people v/ho do make poor choices and make them aware that there are help agencies available if needed. The policy provides that opportunity. •Learned that North Central accreditation has been given to the high school. Every five years, the school undergoes a self-ap­ praisal and visitation and review by a team of North Central officials. •Accepted, with appreciation, a donation of S350 from Kenneth Osborne to be used toward the cost of the high school bands new uniforms. His contribution will be matched by his employer, the Kellogg Co. •Heard that all the schools’ water wells re­ ceived a "clean bill of health" after testing by the Barry-Eaton District Health Depart­ ment. •Listened to a report that 11 high school students enjoyed a unique experience in Mexico with their Spanish teacher Denise Hoedcl during spring break. The students had opportunities to practice speaking Spanish with Mexicans and trying a hand a bartering. •Approved a leave of absence during the 1991-92 school year for Spanish teacher See DELTON, Page 6 1 Reaching the TOTAL Barry County Market every week Is a... TALL ORDER We do it EACH WEEK of the year. 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April 18. 1991 DELTON continuedfrom page 5 Hoedel to accompany her husband to Puerto Rico. She will have an opportunity to en­ hance her knowledge of the language she teachers, McBeth said. •Designated Athletic Director Karen Leinaar to again serve as manager of the community Summer Recreation Program, which is funded by United Way, township contributions and participant fees. Greg Nikatis, who is affiliated with the Gull Lake School District, has been named to assist Leinaar. The district manages the program for lire townships of Orangeville, Hope, Barry and Johnstown and the Prairieville Township Park Board. The program offers recreational opportunities that range from swimming to softball for children and adults. •Hired Michelle Martin and Kara Miller to coach middle school track. They will share one position. •Accepted the resignation of teacher Patrice Hall land denied a leave of absence extension for teacher Conda Kane. Extra Copies of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! uart&A Q Lyle A. Francisco) PLAINWELL - Lyle A. Francisco, 87, of 15737 Enzian Road, Plainwell, passed away Saturday, April 13, 1991 at the home of his daughter, Gloria Herbert. Mr. Francisco was bom January 11, 1904 near Delton, the son of John and Susan (Whit­ temore) Francisco. He had lived and farmed his entire lifetime in the Delton and Cressey areas. He was a member of the Barry County Farm Bureau for many years. His first wife Lura preceded him in death in 1960 and his second wife, the former Mina Munger, preceded him in death in 1988. Mr. Francisco is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Dari (Gloria) Herbert and Mrs. Larry (Nancy) Schutte, both of Delton; three sons, Gordon John Francisco, Ronald L. Francisco, both of Plainwell and Dan Munger of Otsego; 19 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Frank Francisco of Delton, Ellis Francisco of Reno, Nevada, and Kenneth Fran­ cisco of CalNevAri, Nevada; many nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by a brother Lloyd; sister, Amy Coote. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation at the funeral home. There was a public memorial service held Wednesday, April 17 at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton with Pastor Elmer Faust officiating. Burial in Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Delton District Library. Envelopes available at the funeral home. ATTEND SEMES Hastings Area GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton, Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. April 21 - 8:00 Holy Communion; 9: 15 Church School (all ages); 10: 30 Holy Communion; Noon: Sandwich Lunch — Habitat for Humanity Benefit; 6:00 Youth Group. Thursday, April 18 - 7:30 Ad. Choir, 8:00 Ad. Memb.; 8:00 AA. Friday, April 19 - 7:00 Wed. Reh. Satruday, April 20 - 9:30 Conf. 8; 6:00 Wedding. Moodav, April 22 - 6:00 Pos. Par. 7:00 Stewardship. Tuesday, April 22 9:00 Worn. Bib. St.; 9:30 Wonlwatchen, !!:15C.S. Lewir. 11:34) Holy Comm/Lunch; 3:00 Choir School; 7:00 Advent. Wednesday. April 24 - 4:00 Outreach; 7:00 "I'm In Charge.” ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar. 2415 McCann Rd., Irving, Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ day Mass 11:00 a.m. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD, 502 E. Bond. Hastings. Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. 948-2529. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser­ vice — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings. Michigan, G. Kent Keller. Pastor. Eileen Higbee, Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday, April 14 9:30 and 11:00 Morning Worship Services. Nursery provided. Broad­ cast of this service over WBCHAM and FM; 9:50 Church School Classes for all ages; 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Sharpe Memorial Hall; 4:30 Junior High Youth Fellowship; 5:30 Senior High Youth Fellowship. Monday. April 15 - 7:30 Trustees meeting. Wednesday, April 17 - 12:00 Women's Association Luncheon; 7:30 Chancel Choir rehearsal. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79 Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Cotant. choir director. Sunday morning 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.. Morning Worship; 4:45 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church Streets, Philip L. Brown, Pastor. Church phone 616/945-9574. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. (nursery attendant). Middle High Youth, 5 p.m. and Senior High Youth 6 p.m. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH AM-FM at 10:30 a.m. Monday's Children's Choir Rehearsal 3 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Nar­ cotics Anonymous 12:00 noon. Wednesday Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursday Bell Choir rehearsal 6:30 p.m., and Chancel Choir rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Saturday Co-Dcpcndcnts Anonymous 9 a.m. Saturday, April 20 - Goodwill Class Potluck/Program 6:00 p.m. Sun­ day, April 21 - Senir High Baked Chicken Dinner, 12:15 to 2 p.m. proceeds for Summer Outreach Work Camp in Connellsville, PA. Monday, April 22 - Deborah Cir­ cle. 7:30 p.m. Jean Freeland home. Wednesday. April 24 - UMW Circles; Leah, Priscilla. Rachel. 9:30 a.m.; Ruth 1:00 p.m. Wednes­ day, April 24 - Rummage Sale, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday. April 25 - Rummage Sale 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Friday, April 26 - Mis­ sions Bake Sale starts 9:00 a.m. at National Bank of Hastings. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, (The Bible Church) Bring Your Bible. 600 Powell Road, 1 mile East of Hastings. Our Motto: "The Bible, the whole Bi­ ble, and nothing but the Bible". Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Morning Worship. 10:30 a.m. April 21 - Message — By Pastor Sarver, “Anybody want to know Daniel's God?". April 21 6:00 p.m. Three Fold Communion Service; Jesus is God and good, therefore we believe Him, and want to obey Him. Thursday - 7:30 p.m. prayer time, SMM for girls 8-11 and Youth Meeting, ages 12-20. April 26 and 27 Youth Rally at New Troy, MJ. April 28 - Carry-in din­ ner anc 2 p.m. Testimony Service for returning servicemen. Pastor Emeritus, Rus Sarver. Phone 945-9224. Every Sunday is Friend­ ship Day. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. James Lcitzman Pastor. Sun-, day Services: 9:45 a.m. SundaySchool Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings, Michigan 948-8004. James R. Barrett. Asst. Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service, Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00, Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7:00 p.m.. Teens, in Houseman Hall, 7:00 p.m.,- Aduits Pryer meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir pracice. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Robert Kersten. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974. Worship Services — Sunday. 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. 4-H meets Mondays, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesdays. 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers, 801 Barber Rd.. Hastings. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road, Hastings. Michigan. James A. Campbell, Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. arc: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits. Middleville Area MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH, 314 E. Main St.. Mid­ dleville. MI. Phone 765-3073. Traditional Latin Mass 4:30 p.m. every Sunday. Confession and Rosary 4:15 p.m. Delton Area ST. ROSE CATHOLIC OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. CATHOLIC CHURCH. 6547 Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. Saturday Lacey Rd.. Lacey. Mass: Sunday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. 7:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confes­ sion’; Saturday 3:30-4:30 n m ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC tCHURCH, 11252 Floria Rd.. Delton. Masses: Saturday. 5:00 p.m.; Sunday. 11 a.m. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churcnes, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hasting* and Lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFABINCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.O.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway • Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" - DOS. JeHcrson • 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan CHURCH OF GOD, 7th DAY, Banfie.d. Michigan. Services 10 a.m. each Saturday. Call 671-4100. or Box. 42. Bedford. Mich. 49020. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S., Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sundav School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Sunday Mass 9:15 a.m. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev. Mary Horn officiating. Banfie'd United Methodist Church Sunday School................ 9:00 a.m. Church.............................9:30 a.m. Country Chapel United Methodist Sunday School— 9:30 a.m. Church........................... 10:30 a.m. (______ Florence P. Weber______ Q HASTINGS - Florence P. Weber, 80 of 618 South Jefferson, Hastings passed away Wednesday, April 17, 1991 at her residence. Mrs. Weber was born May 22,1910 in Alle­ gan County, the daughter of Leonard and Mary (Bruton) Treib. She came to Hastings as a child and attended Sl Rose School. She also attended the Nazareth College in Kalamazoo. She was married to Lawrence E. Weber June 28,1945. She spent all her married life in Hast­ ings. She was a member of Sl Rose of Lima Catholic Church. She was a charter member of Catholic Daughters of America in Hastings. Mrs. Weber is survived by her husband, Lawrence; a daughter, Ann (Weber) Kuhlman of Hastings; sons, Christopher Weber of Traverse City and Anthony Weber of Clover­ dale; six grandchildren; one sister, Leonarda Treib of Hastings. Rite of Christian Burial Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 20 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Reverend Leon H. Pohl officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Hastings. A Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m. Friday, April 19 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Rose Church. James Rose passed away Saturday, March 30, 1991 at Michigan Veterans Facility where he had lived for the past eight years. He was bora in Hastings and went to school there before moving to Battle Creek. He served in the Navy in 1955, and worked for Waste Management Company and McGraw-Edison in Albion. He is survived by his wife, the former Sandra Cota; sons, Cary and Scott Rose of Battle Creek; daughters, Vicki Marriott and Renee Roller of Battle Creek, Roxane Hartle of North Carolina; eight grandchildren, one great­ grandchild; brothers, Don and Herbert Rose of Delton; sisters, Betty Mcllvain, Helen Purdy of Hastings and Bea Ward of Battle Creek. Memorial services were held April 3 at the Michigan Veteians Facility, 3000 N.W. Monroe Str-er, Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grand Rapids facility. Mary Miller_________ HICKORY CORNERS - Mary (Rastoskey) Miller, 89 of 3829 Sheffield Road, Hickory Comers, passed away Friday, April 12,1991 in Kalamazoo after a long illness. Mrs. Miller was bom in Bohemia, the daughter of Joseph and Matilda (Zak) Stozicki. She came to America in 1906, lived in the Kala­ mazoo area for a number of years and had lived at the present residence since 1937 with her son and daughter-in-law, Samuel and Ardith Rastoskey. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting, and outdoor activities. She was a member of the Croatian Lodge of Kalamazoo. Mrs. Miller is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Rose Manion and Mrs. Adolph (Eleanor) Bahr, both of Kalamazoo; one son and daughter-in-law, Samuel and Ardith Rastoskey of Hickory Comers; 18 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; 25 great-great­ grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Anna McNutt of Kalamazoo, Mrs. Sophie Fitzsimmons of Portage, and Mrs. Helen Goldfuss of Kalamzoo; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mrs. Anna Obert in 1968; one sister, Mrs. Frances Davis; two brothers, Vincent and Steve Stozicki. ■Funeral services were held Monday, April 15 Williams Funeral Home, Delton with Pastor Paul Deal bffimating. Buriafwas* it East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association or the Gul! Lake Ambulance Service, envelopes available at the funeral home. Neil M. A Ilerding Sr. HASTINGS - Neil M. Allerding Sr., 58 of 921 East Madison, Hastings passed away Tues­ day, April 16,1991 at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo. Mr. Allerding was bom August 1, 1932 in Hastings, the son of Nile and Velma (Harry) Allerding. He attended Hastings High School. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War in 1952 to 1954. He was married to Melva N. Clagett on December 25, 1968. He was employed at Bultema Brothers Road Construction in Grand Rapids for several years. He had a disability retirement from Operating Engineers Local 324 in Livonia in 1981. He was a member of the Moose Lodge 628, American Legion Post in Newaygo and Michigan Sheriffs Association. He was an avid outdoorsman. Mr. Allerding is survied by his wife, Melva; four sens, Neil Jr., James and Russell, all of Hastings and Larry of Freeport; one daughter, Vicki Sheridan of Lowell; two step sons, Gerald Whitney of Santa Cruise, California and James Whitney of Hastings; his mother, Velma Schafer of Bellevue; one sister, Mrs. Arthur (Arliss) Creller Jr. of Bellevue; one brother, Theodore of Cadillac; 15 grandchil­ dren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Nile in 1964 and a brother, Merton in 1970. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18 at the Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings, with Reverend Darrell Elms. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday until funeral time. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital or charity of one’s choice. Q Samantha Kay Davis J SHELBYVILLE-Saturday, April 13, 1991. The loving arms of Our Lord have reached down and cradled up in them our precious daughter Samantha Kay. We thank him for the 2 1/2 years he bestowed her joyful life in our hands. She will be missed greatly but we have peace knowing She’s in the arms of our heavenly Father. Samantha is survived by her parents, Duane and Shelia Davis; grandparents, Paul and Ohnalee Bloem, Tom and Sharon Davis; aunts and uncles, Tony and Norma Ulichnie, Ron and Laurie Strouse, Larry and Carla Timm, Jim and Wanda Vandefifcr, Mark and Ohnalee MaKitrick, Paul Bloem Jr., David Bloem, Adam and Shelly Wegner, Hanz and Shelley Davis and Chris Davis; cousins, Laura and Lisa Timm, Ronnie and Trisha Strouse, Jeremy, Susan and Stacy Vandefifer, Heather MaKitrick, Ashley and Eric Wegner. Funeral services were held Tuesday. April 16 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Doug Newton and Pastor Jeff Lee officiating. Burial was at Coman Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to March of Dimes. Envelopes available at the chapel. Kathlyn Marie Lawrence ) MIDDLEVILLE - Kathlyn Marie Lawrence, 73, of Gun Lake-Middleville passed away Thursday, April 11, 1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Lawrence was bom on April 10, 1918 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of James and Arlene (Kauffman) Merriam. She was raised in the Grand Rapids area and attended schools there, graduating in 1936 from Hastings High School. She was married to Willard J. Lawrence on November 28, 1937. She lived all her married life in the Hastings and Gun Lake areas and wintered in Clearwater, Florida for many years. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church Mrs. Lawrence is survived by her husband, Willard; daughters, Judy Jones of Palm Harbor, Florida, Joanne Hermann of Gaithersburg, Maryland; sons, Richard Lawrence of Sl Joseph, Donald Lawrence of Hastings, Stephen Lawrence of Middleville, ten grandchildren. She was preceding in death by one sister, Jane Carew Funeral services were held 1:00 p.m. Satur­ day, April 13, at Hastings First Presbyterian Church with Reverend G. Kent Keller and Reverend Willard H. Curtis officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to MDA/ALS Foundation, 161 Ottawa Avenue, Suite 305A, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. HASTINGS - Alice M. Casey, 55 of 5150 Woodschool Road, Hastings passed away Wednesday, April 10, 1991 at her residence. Mrs. Casey was bora November 8, 1935 in Irving Township, Barry County, the daughter of Arthur and Mina (DeBar) Kidder. She was raised in the Irving Township and attended the Wood School and Hastings Schools. She was married tn James Tebo in 1954. The marriage ending in divorce. She then married Dale Casey in 1986. She was employed at FlexFab in Hastings for nine years. Mrs. Casey is survived by her husband, Dale Casey; a son, Michael Kidder of Florida; six daughters, Jeanne Poe of Grand Rapids, Sheila Evans, Julie Letchoe and Cheryl Miller, all of Hastings, Janet Tebo of Mt Pleasant and Debra Tebo of Wayland; nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren; her father, Arthur Kidder of Grand Rapids; three brothers and two sisters. She was preceded in death by a brother, Albert Kidder and grandson, Charles Evans, II. Funeral services were held Monday, April 15 at the Irving Township Cemetery with Reverend Jeffery Lee officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Samaritan Hospice of Barry County. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Q J James Rose J Jason Lee Janose FREEPORT - Jason Lee Janose, 16 of 6400 Fighter Road, Freeport passed away Friday, April 12, 1991 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr. Janose was bora July 27,1974 in Grand Rapids, the son of Rodney and Bonnie (Allen) Janose. He was raised in the Freeport and Eaton Rapids areas and attended schools there. He was currently in the tenth grade at ThoraappleKellogg in Middleville. Mr. Janose is survived by his mother and step father, Bonnie and Timothy Lokken of Eaton Rapids; father and step mother, Rodney and Sheri Janose, Middleville; brothers, Nickolaus and Jack Janose of Middleville, Jesse and Timothy Lokken of Eaton Rapids; grandpa­ rents, Wayne and Alice Allen of Freeport, Jack and Shirley Janose of Middleville; step grand­ parents, Alert and Doris Lokken of Eaton Rapids; great grandmothers, Alice Eaton of Nashville and Lila Rogers of Caledonia; sever­ al aunts and uncles. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 14 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings with Reverend Jeff Arnett officiating. ( Virgil Conrad ) WOODLAND - Virgil Conrad, 75, of Well­ man Road, Woodland, passed away Friday, April 12, 1991 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Conrad was bora oa October 8, 1915 in Hastings Township, the son of Clyde H. and Ida A. (Hilton) Conrad. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1935. He was married to Winifred Cappon on January 16, 1937. Mr. Conrad was employed at Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair Company in Hastings, Viking Corporation and Pet Milk in Hastings, Clark Equipment of Battle Creek. He also owned and operated the Conrad Standard Service Station in Woodland from 1961 to 1980. Owned and operated a farm for many years. He was a member of Coats Grove Brethren Christian Church, enjoyed fishing and hunting. Mr. Conrad is survived by his wife, Winifred of Woodland; one son, Richard A. Conrad of Woodland; one foster daughter, Mary Gasper of Union Michigan; one sister, Mrs. Paul (Crystal) Barlow of Hastings; two brothers, Carl Conrad of Nashville and Robert Conrad of Lowell; five nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a twin sister, Virginia; sisters, Eleanor Conrad and Dorothy (Conrad) Savage. Funeral services were held Monday, April 15 at the Girrbach Funeral Home with Reverend LeRoy Griffin officiating. Burial was in Woodland Cemetery. Memoria1 contributions may be made to the Elevator Fund at Coats Grove Brethren Church. ’ Join Us For Hastings City Bank’s fi April 15th through 20th u Free Gifts & Refreshments for All! HOURS: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 Noon Offices In... FDIC • Hastings • Middleville • Bellevue • Nashville • Caledonia 5S <5 �Thursday, April 18,1991 - The Hastings Banner - Page 7 Jordan-Thompson plantowed July 20th Berkimer-Talmage plan to wed on June 15th Fox-Sidebotham to be married on June 22nd Mr. and Mrs. Robrt Berkimer Jr. of Nashville are pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter, Nancy Elizabeth, to Trevor David Talmage, son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Talmage of Delton. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Gull Lake Christian School and will graduate in May from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago with a degree in Christian education. Het fiance is a graduate of Gull Lake Chris­ tian School and Moody Bible Institute. He is presently employed in the Audiovisual Department at Moody Bible Institute. A June 15 wedding is planned. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fox of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Karen Marie, to Raymond Earl, son of Phillip and Shirley Sidebotham of Middleville. Karen is an inside sales representative at Flexfab in Hastings and Ray works as a leadman at John Whitticomb in Grand Rapids Both are 1988 graduates of Thomapple Kellogg High School and are currently work­ ing on their business management degrees. The wedding will take place June 22, 1991, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Jordan of Barryton and Mr. and Mrs. Parmer Thompson of Cumberland City, Tenn., would like to an­ nounce the engagement of their children, Debra Jordan and Panner Thompson II of Nashville. A July 20, 1991, wedding date has been set. Greenmans to observe silver anniversary Students of the Month honored Exchange Club Students of the Month for April at Pleasantview Elemen­ tary School were Erica West and Nathan Belcher (not pictured), with teacher Eleanor Vonk. Southeastern Elementary Students of the Month were (from left) Amber Mikolajczyk, Amy Archambeau and Jim Birman, with teacher Jane Merritt. Family and friends are invited to join in the celebration of 25 years of marriage, for Garth and Sherry Greenman of Delton. A party will be held in their honor, hosted by their sons, Todd and Wes, Saturday, April 20, beginning at 5 p.m., in the Hope Township Hall, 5463 Wall Lake Road (M-43). Stendels celebrate their Peterson-Howrey plan 25th wedding anniversary May 11th wedding date A surprise 25th anniversary party for Roger W. and Norma Stendcl was given April 7 by their daughter, Kathy, son-in-law, Montce Ferguson, and son, Duane Stendcl. The celebration took place at the first Baptist Church of Sebewa. Mr. and Mrs. George Peterson of Kalamazoo and Ms. Judith Peterson of Hastings arc pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter. Gail Elizabeth, to Richard Howrey, son of Dr. and Mrs. E. Phillip Howrey of Ann Arbor. The bride-to-be is a 1987 graduate of Kalamazoo College and will receive her doc­ tor of medicine degree from the University of Michigan in May. The groom-elect also graduated from Kalamazoo College in 1987 and will receive his doctor of medicine degree in May. The couple will be married at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Kalamazoo, on May 11. Lich-Tower announce May 4th wedding plans Linda Ilene Lich and Larry Edward Tower, both of Portland, will exchange wedding vows on May 4, 1991. The bride-to-be is the daughter of John and Vera Lich of Lake Como, Fla., and the late Neil Lich. Her fiance is the son of Don and Pat Tower of Grand Rapids and Bernard and Virginia Baxter of Lyons. Students of the Month, selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, for April at Central Elementary School were (from left) Sarah Hayes, Carly Welden, Syndi Goodenough and Ryan Willard, with principal David Arnold. Claypool-Mokma announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. John Higgins of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Judson Claypool of Freeport are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Veronica Claypool, to John Mokma. John is the son of Mrs. Emily Mokma of Freeport. Veronica is currently employed at Wamar Plastics in Caledonia. John is employed with Kamminga and Roedvoets Construction in Grand Rapids. A June 15 wedding is planned. St. Rose Elementary School's Student of the Month was Erin Dudley, with teacher Diane Brighton. NEWS NEWS Ellsworth-VanBelkum engagement told The parents of Tammy Ellsworth and Ken VanBelkum are pleased to announce the up­ coming marriage of their children. Tammy, the daughter of Richard and Mabel Ellsworth, is employed at H & L Manufactur­ ing in Caledonia. Ken. the son of Herm and Joyce VanBeklum. is employed at Bradford White’s in Middleville. Ken and Tammy are both Hastings High School graduates. PRE-CONCERT ENTERTAINMENT Starts at 7:00 P.M. Provided by... Hastings High School Jazz Band & Les Jazz Lancasters to mark first wedding anniversary Kevin and Sue Lancaster of Hastings will be celebrating their first-wedding anniversary on April 21. The couple was married April 21. 1990. Sponsored by The Hostings Band Boosters Everyweek of your local community, appears in the Banner Call To...Subscribe 948-8051 Legal Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Bo:ry County Plonning/Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on April 22. 1991 at 7:30 p.m. ir. the Annex Conference Room, County Annex Building at 117 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. The following Section of the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended, wifi be considered for amendment: A-9-90 ARTICLE VI Section 6.9 - 1-2, Heavy Industrial District Amending entire section. Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendment, either verbal­ ly or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. The complete text of the proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Michigan, bet­ ween the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed bet­ ween 12-1 p.m.) Monday through Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Office at 948-4830 tor further information. Nancy L. Boersmo, Barry County Clerk (4/18) �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 18, 1991 Dear Milwaukee: I’m sure you understand that eventually your husband is going to have that operation and your life will be very different. I urge yo»: aO get counseling now to help handle »F pressure and figure out what you want . . uo in the future. I admire your strength. Not every woman could deal with this situation and stay balanced. Good luck. Legal Notices MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Thomas E. Powell and Lori L. Powell, husband and wife to Comerica Bank-Detroit, a National Banking Association. Mortgagee, dated June 30. 1989 and recorded on September 21. 1989. in Liber 488. on page 554. Barry County Records, Michigan. Barry on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of TWELVE THOUSAND TWO DOLLARS AND 44 CENTS (>12.002.44). in­ eluding Interest at 12.0% per annum. Adjustable Rate Mortgagee. Rate may change on 1 - 1.4-1,7-1. and i0-1 of each year. Under the power of sale contained In said mor­ tgage and the statute In such case mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by □ sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings, Michigan, at 11:00 A.M. o’clock on May 30, 1991. Said promises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA, Barry County, Michigan, and are describ­ ed as: The South 350 feet of the West 250 feet of the East 29 acres of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 6, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, Assyria Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 18. 1991 Comerica Bank-Detroit. Mortgagee Trott and Trott Attorneys for Mortgagee 31000 Telegraph Road, Suite 170 Birmingham, Michigan 48010-3411 File <91030701 (5/16) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Estate File No. 91-20564-SE Estate of ANN HOPE, a/k/a ANNA MARY HOPE. Social Security No. 383-03-1068. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On May 30. 1991 at 10:00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom, Hastings. Michigan, before Honorable Richard H. Shaw, Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Ernest A. Swan requesting that he be appointed personal representative of the Estate of Ann Hope, who liv­ ed at 7560 South Clark Road. Nashville, Ml 49073, and who died on March 17, 1991; requesting that the heirs at law of the decedent be determined; and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated June 15, 1979, be admitted to prohate. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the state will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representatiave or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within four months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. April 10. 1991 David A. Dimmers (PI 2793) DIMMERS t McPHILLIPS 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-9596 Ernest A. Swan 7560 South Clark Rood Nashville. Ml 49073 (4/18) State of Michigan rrooaie vourt Synopsis of the Regular Muttsg of the JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD April 10, 1991 Reports of Committees presented. Motion approved to accept Jeffrey Warren as new member of Fire Department. Approved motion to accept revisions In Article IX of Fire Department By-Laws. Motion approved to accept resignation of Nell Leonard from Fire Department. Approved motion requesting Barry County Zon­ ing Board not to approve zoning change from RLI to Commercial at Fine Lake. Motion approved to apply Dustlayer on gravel roods in Township. Approved voucf>ers In amount of >6,619.56. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Stevens (4/18) County of Barry PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 91-20565-NC In the matter of Victor Anthony Mender. Social Security Number 370-58-2660. TAKE NOTICE: On Thursday, Moy 2, 1991 at 9:30 a.m.. In the probate courtroom, Hastings, Mihcigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of Victor Anthony Mender to Viktor Anthony Menderis. The change of name is not sought for fraudulent April 11. 1991 Victor Anthony Mender 244 East North Street fc Hastings, Ml 49058-1042 948-4306 (4/18) 55 or older? We’ve just reduced the cost of homeowners insurance 30%! 5nut i/! homeownen 55 * fcaa show and older have fewer and less costly losses than other age groups. So it’s only fair to charge you less far your homeowners insurance. K/futo-Omterrbuuranct ThiNoMtiunflqAContact your local AutoOwnen agent, listed in the fellow Pages under Insurance. Ann Landers She leaves a small tip God daughter demands birthday money Dear Ann Landers: A few days ago I received a letter from my 12-year-old god­ daughter, “Susie." She wrote: “Why haven’t you sent me a check? I am pretty mad because because I haven’t gotten it. It has been almost a whole month since my birthday and I’ve been checking the mail every single day. The next time you write I want you to put that S20 check in there. Do you understand? I was shocked and hurt. Actually, I mailed the check shortly after Susie's birthday. Her letter was postmarked five days after the mail­ ing. I contacted the bank and found that the check had been cashed one week after I mail­ ed it. I have yet to receive a thank-you note from the young lady or from her brother, though I have sent birthday checks to both of them every year since they were bom. My real con­ cern is for the values these children arc grow­ ing up with. I’d like your views. — M.E.F., Blue Island, Ill. Dear Blue Island: I feel sorry for Susie. It is apparent that she is self-centered, illmannered and mouthy. These characteristics will not serve her well as she grows into adulthood. If you send either of those spoiled brats another check or gift, you ought to have your head examined. Step-son, ex-wife cause problem Dear Ann Landers: I’m 30 years old. My husband and I have been married three years. We live in a beautiful home in an exclusive area in Dallas. Seven months ago I gave birth to twins. Sounds like a perfect life? Wrong. Two years ago my husband’s son from a previous marriage moved in with us. “Phillip" is now 16. He has no friends, is ex­ tremely disrcpcctftil to me, refuses to pick up after himself, and never does anything until the yelling starts. When I ask his father to discipline him, nothing happens. This drives me crazy and has made a lot of trouble in our manage. The ex-wife moved to Dallas to be closer to her son. She has asked to spend the night when she visits Phillip. I said OK. But her visits have become more frequent and sometimes she stays the entire weekend. Recently the ex and I had words over Phillip’s behavior. I have my hands full with twin babies and can’t deal with this boy and his mother any longer. Meanwhile, because my husband left his son and ex-wife, he suf­ fers from such tremendous guilt that he can t open his mouth. 1,:' I feel myself turning into a mean wife and a wicked stepmother. I love my husband and want this marriage to work but I can't take this pressure much longer. How can we make this woman realize that she needs to take some responsibility for her son and bring him into HER life instead of visiting him in ours? — Frantic in the Bid D. Dear Big D: Your life is going to become increasingly complicated and unmanageable unless some changes are made. You must in­ sist on joint counseling for everyone, in­ cluding Prince Phillip and his mother. The weak spoke in the wheel is your hus­ band. The day his son moved into the house he should have set up guidelines and insisted that Phillip follow them. This was his job, not yours. The counselor will most certainly make it clear that the ex-wife does not belong in your home overnight and that she should take her son away from your family setting when she comes to visit. Good luck to all of you. Hubby wants to be a woman Dear Ann Landers: I am 34 years old and have been married 12 years. We have three children, two boys and a girl, all under 10. My husband and I get along well. He’s a ter­ rific father and our friends and families think we are the perfect couple. Shortly after we married, “Don" told me he was not happy being a man. He wanted to be a woman. He said he has felt this way since he was 5 years old. I knew he always liked feminine things, but I didn’t realize to what extent. He is 100 percent faithful and swears that it is only me he wants to be with. I have tried to accept this and until recently, I honest­ ly thought I had, but it is becoming more dif­ ficult as time goes on. Six months ago, Don went to see a specialist about a sex change operation I told him I could handle his change but I wasn’t sure about the kids. After many long talks, Don said that for the sake of the children he would put the idea on hold, but I'm afraid one day me may resent me for keeping him from being who he wants to be. I have asked him to seek counseling, but he says he doesn’t need it, that he knows what he wants to be. I’d like to get counseling for myself because it’s getting harder and harder to make love to him. Our relationship is turn­ ing into a platonic one although we still get along great. I'd love to have the sexual part of our married life back but I can’t seem to manage it. I don't want to end up having an affair just to satisfy my sexual needs, but I do want a man. Can you help me? — Unsettled in Milwaukee. Many people from Woodland drove to Hastings Friday to enjoy the Habitat for Humanity dinner at the First Methodist Church. Chery! Allen, Beth and Katie, Phyllis and Vem Baitinger, Bob and Virginia Crockford, Glendon and Betty Curtis, Richard and Mildred Brod beck, Hildred Chase, Gladys Sandbrook, Roger and Betty Carey, Marge Erickson, Rona and Peggy France, and Cathy Lucas were seen at the dinner. Woodland Study Club met at the Woodland Lions Den Tuesday afternoon. The speaker was Eve Wright of Lake Odessa, who told about what she had seen and learned at a Lutheran Conference about Native Americans. Hosteses were Carol Enz and Ellen Miller. Cathy Arnott Smith and her husband, Mark Smith, stopped in Woodland Sunday evening. They visited Edna Wise, who went with them to Woodland Memorial Park so Cathy could show her husband graves of historical people and the interesting gravestones, including the two shaped like tree trunks. They also took Wise to a restaurant to have dinner with them. When they left Woodland, they went to Grand Rapids, where Mark Smith was scheduled to play in a series of concerts by master organists. 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This position offers variety and an opportunity for personal growth. Requires five years of executive level or legal secretarial exper­ ience. Excellent benefit package and salary commensurate with experience. Send resume in confidence to: Ad *531 c/o The Hastings Banner P.O. Box B. Hastings, MI 49058 E.O.E. Do you have questions about sex, but no one to talk to? Ann Landers' booklet, ‘ ‘Sex and the Teen-ager,' ’ is frank and to the point. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Teens, c/o Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.45.) COPYRIGHT 1991 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE INC. Woodland News by Catherine Lucas INSURANCE COVERAGE I Dear Ann Landers: I make almost twice as much money as my boyfriend so I don’t mind picking up the tab at least half the time when we eat out. Last night "Carl” and I went to a wonder­ ful new restaurant. The waitress was extreme!y attentive to Carl and ignored me complete­ ly. She came over to our table at least six times to ask if everything was all right, but she didn’t look at me once. It was obvious that she was making a play for my man. When it was time for the check, she placed it in front of Carl. I took out my wallet to pay it and left a much smaller tip than usual, about 7 percent of the tab. Carl noticed and said, “You usually do a lot better than that. Are you getting paranoid?" I felt her treatmc nt of me was horrible and saw no reason to reward her for ignoring me. Carl said the service was excellent and that I was being cheap. What do you think? — Glen Cove, N.Y. Dear Glen Cove: Seven percent is far from an adequate tip these days. Twelve to 15 pecent is much more like it. And if the service is superb, 20 percent is the going rate in the elegant places. Granted, it was dumb and unprofessional of the waitress to ignore you, but if the service was excellent, she deserved to be adquately rewarded. TALL ORDER We do it EACH WEEK of the year. The Reminder Maple Valley News Sun and News Lakewood News The Hastings Banner Ariz. They were in Arizona when the spring wildflowers bloomed in the dessert and they enjoyed the miles of blue, orange and yellow. Their oldest granddaughter, Jill, daughter of Rob Flessner of Temperance, Mich., flew to Arizona and spent her spring break with them. This was their last week in the western state. Jill is a high school senior and will graduate later this spring. Paul and Mary Ellen Quigley, who arc both teachers m the Lakewood School District, spent their spring break visiting his parents. Ralph and Mazie Quigley, in Venice, Fla. They met friends and went to a pre-season Tiger baseball game one evening. Tom Selleck was at the stadium that game, but it was not the one where he went to bat. The Quigley girls, Pamela and Karen, both of whom are students at Central Michigan University, had their spring break the first week in March and spent the week with their grandparents, then in Florida. The Rev. Ward Pierce of Lakewood United Methodist Church drove to Freedom, Penn., Thursday last week. While there he helped lead a seminar on disaster relief from the West Pennsylvania Conference. He returned Friday. Saturday Pierce spoke at a Wesley Woods singles retreat. He led a seminar about grief and another about prayer. The Sound of Music Committee at Lakewood United .Method Church had a spaghetti supper Saturday. The tables were decorated with daffodils donated by Marguerite Baitinger. A salad and a dessert bar were included in the meal. More than a hundred people were served. The freewill of­ fering will go toward sound equipment for the church. Sunday, April 21, at 7 p.m., the Woodland Gospel Singers and Ray and Millie Overholt will present a concert at Lakewood United Methodist Church. This spring concert is an annual tradition of the Woodland Gospel Singers. Ray Overholt has been a noted singer all of his life and has been singing only gospel music with his wife since 1958. They have recently completed a tour of Indiana, Ken­ tucky and Florida. The Overholts are also song writers. Their songs are sung by gospel groups throughout the country. Some of their better known hits are “Ten Thousand Angels," “Hallelujah Square," “God’s Choir" and "Nothing Touches Me Quite Like Calvary." Woodland Gospel Singers have acquired a new member since their last concert at Lakewood. Cory Furbish, who sings tenor with the group, is a membr of Whitneyville Church of Jesus Christ and sings tenor in the church choir. He also sings for weddings and does other solo work. Although Cory is a barber by profession, he is currently employed by the Hudsonville Christian Nurs­ ing Home. He lives with his wife and son in Wyoming. Bob Lowell, who previously sang tenor with the group, now sings baritone. Barry County Marriage Licenses: Walter Lee Moore. Bellevue and Nancy Ann Washbum. Bellevue. Robert LaVeme Mack II, Hastings and Carol Denice Lamic, Hastings. Richard Howard Hcffcllxjwer. Hastings and Claudene Kelly Cedlcr, Nashville. Duane Douglas Simmet, Hastings and Laura Anne Johnson, Hastings. Lonnie Lee Mann. Hickory Corners and Barbara Lynn Nutter. Battle Creek. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 18, 1991 — Page 9 Bowens Mills in a May 1989 photo. This 1941 series closes with an address on pioneer times in that township, given by William E. Bowen at a township school picnic in 1905. By Schuyler Bowen I have enjoyed the presentation of these sketches of pioneer days and events in Yankee Springs. I wish again to remind my readers that, in the preparation of the material I have given, I am indebted to W.W. Potter’s "History of Barry County and Biographies"; to George White’s "Famous Hostelry in the Wilderness" to "Michigan Pioneer Collec­ tion," Vol. 26; to the “Kalamazoo Gazette" of April 21, 1940; also to articles by Mrs. Mary Lewis Hoyt and Mrs. Ann M. Hayes, printed in the "Hastings Banner" several years ago. And now may the writer (Schuyler Bowen), in this final article, commemorate his own father, the late William E. Bowen, by presen­ ting as the conclusion of this series a copy of a speech he delivered at a Yankee Springs Township school picnic in June 1905. His address, which was published soon after, was on the subject of "Our Pioneer Days," and was as follows: “Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen. I have been asked to make a few remarks, a Ut­ ile talk, about pioneer days of Yankee Springs Township. These pioneer days saw the origin of this annual school picnic. "I feel incompetent to do justice to the sub­ ject. In the first place, I am not much of a talker and never was cut out for a public speaker. In the second place, I don’t know much. And in the third place, I cannot tell more than half of what I do know. So you can­ not expect much that will be of interest. “Besides, it’s another thing to get up here and speak in public on this platform. It is em­ barrassing, to say the least, from the fact that it is like a jug — the handle is all on one side. I liave to stand up here and carry on all the conversation. “If I were visiting and talking with some of you. I would be listening part of the time, and thinking of something to say when you are through. But I’ll do my best, and hope you will excuse a rambling and disconnected talk. "When asked to give this talk about pioneer life in this township I said: ‘No, I am not the fellow you are looking for — it is the other fellow who was here before me.’ “The reply was: ‘Do you know that you are one of a very few who were here 40 years ago?’ "I began to think: ‘Can it be possible that I have been here that long?’ A sort of tremor came over me as I began to realize that I, too, am growing old! “‘Yes,’ I said, “I came into this township the 25th day of November 1864, which would make it 41 years ago this fall. Now, when I look back over those years and see the changes that have come, it seems like a dream! “How well I remember the old pioneers who were here before me. There were Calvin and Lyman Hill, Stephen Potter, William and Newt Watson, Mr. Norris, Timothy Johnson. Andrew Stokoe, Jesse Matteson, Nelson Coman, Charles C. Bassett. Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard, and the Miles family. There were Calvin and Yankee Bill Lewis. All of those old settlers are gone that "bourne from which no traveler ever returns." “This town(ship) was something of a wilderness (in 1864) in comparison to what it is today. The roads ran in all directions, seldom was one in a line. Where we are today (Streeter’s Landing. Gun Lake) was then a wilderness of pine trees, interspersed with ocher timber. And the very spot where Mr. Streeter’s house now stands was a little clear­ ing, and the place was called Bingham’s Lan­ ding. Here, too, for many a decade the In­ dians hunted the wild deer, and fished in this big lake. But all now is changed by civilization. “I am told the first Fourth of July celebra­ tion ever held in Barry County was held on what is known as the A.E. Bull farm on the Thornapple River, in Irving Township and Rutland, in 1846 (just north of the present new 1990 fairgrounds on M-37). Not many (none in 1991) are living now who attended that first celebration. “There were representatives from every township in the county. Woodland easily car­ ried off the honors in display and parade, with 13 young ladies dressed in white, decked with red and blue ribbons, and 13 young men with straw hats, hickory shorts, blue denims and cowhide boots. Thirteen yoke of cattle drew this big load of young folks. "There was another load from Thomapple with 13 ladies, but that was drawn by horse teams. Another rig, drawn by three yoke of oxen, came from Yankee Springs. On this load were all the folks from this township who didn't walk. "Nathan Barlow was the principal manager for that noted day, and ‘Yankee Bill’ Lewis was guide and spokesman. There was martial music, one drummer from Woodland and a fifer from Middleville, Alpheus Hill read the Declaration of Independence. A quartet sang ‘Columbia* and ‘My Country ‘Tis of Thee.”' “Picnic dinner? You Bet! It was a happy joyous Fourth of July... “And now children, did you ever think what an odd name our township has, and know how it came to be named Yankee Spr­ ings? By that name this town(ship) became famous all over the United States. “Yankee Lewis kept his famous tavern in the early days in the south part of the township, known as the Springs. It was located on the main thoroughfare into Barry County, on the stage road running from Kalamazoo to Richland, Prairieville, Yankee Springs, Middleville, Alaska and Grand Rapis. Many a traveler put up with Yankee Bill; and as his patronage increased he had to build additions, until his log tavern was ‘nine stories, all on the ground,’ as he proudly said. “At that place too were the springs — and they were there today (1905) — where many a traveler quenched his thirst. One of these travelers is said to have carved with a knife, on a nearby tree, the name 'Yankee Springs’ and that was how the name of this township originated. "One circus called the ‘Maybee Show’ gave a performance in the very early days at Yankee Springs. Fifty or 60 Indians, with their squaws and papooses, from the Bradley Indian Settlement, riding their Indian ponies, come to take in the show. And they had a gala time. So did the white folks, too. "At another time, a circus and menagerie gave a performance there. These were the first shows ever given in Barry County. Some smart fellows thought they would dead-beat their way in without tickets or paying cash. The door tender called to a man named ‘Dick.’ He came to the rescue. He was a big two-fisted chap, who knew hew to handle himself and how to deal with such rowdies. “As these dead beaters came one after another to crowd into the tent, he knocked them down, and they were only too glad to get out and stay out. "Chagrined at their defeat they went for a ATTENTION: All Former Hastings Adult Education Graduates — The 3rd Annual — PROM/ALUMNI DANCE and BUFFET DINNER is being held on Friday, April 26 from 6:30 to 10:30 pm ------- For ticket information phone_____ 948-4414 warrant. An old constable came to arrest Dick, arriving just as the circus was leaving. Dick was driving the elephants when the of­ ficer came toward him. He ran to the other side of the elephant, which obligingly helped him to climb onto its back. Dick, as the of­ ficer stared at him, put his thumb on his nose, Yankee fashion, and twiddled his fingers at the constable, as much as to say ‘you can’t get me.’ The big elephant flopped his fan-like ears, switched his tail, raised his trunk and trotted off amid the cheers of the crowd. "Another amusing incident may be worth relating. An Irishman came along the stage road one day. As night was coming on, he in­ quired of a man where Yankee Bill Lewis’ tavern was. He was told: ‘Just over the hill.’ The Irishman answered: ‘All right, sir; just show me the door and I’ll find the house myself.’ I have reason to believe that fellow was our townsman David Baird. “Now children, can you tell me you was the originator of the Yankee Springs school picnics? His name was George Urdy, who was once a school teacher himself. It was in the year 1870, the 15th of June... “The first picnic was held on what was known as Ritchie Point, (Ritchie Woodlands sub-division) on the bank of Gun Lake, on a little ways from where we are now (about one mile). From that time to this, we have never missed this annual picnic. We believe it was brought good results. Many grownup persons can look back with pride, and with kind memories of the good times enjoyed at these gatherings. "Children, many of you may get discourag­ ed with your studies and wish to leave school, possibly thinking you have enough education, and desire to try something else. But now is your time. It is only a little time at most. If you study as you should, you will be fitted for any vocation. "This township had a right to feel proud of many who have held important places. For in­ stance, there is William Stuart, a brother of John and Thomas. He was brought up and received his first schooling in the old Yankee Springs school house, later studied law, was admitted to the bar, became prosecuting at­ torney at Kent County, serving two terms, later was chosen mayor of Grand Rapids, and still later was judge of the Superior Court of that city. If he had not had education, do you think he could have climbed the ladder of fame as he has? “Study on, there is a future for you. It is not impossible that one of you may become a philosopher, or a great statesman like Gladstone, Abraham Lincoln, Stephen Douglas, Charles Sumner or many others I could mention. “Education is the foundation of. and the stepping stones to, the best that society can do for you, and opens the way to future prospects in life. Study on, and you will reap the reward.” “This ends my father’s address," said Schulyer Bowen. In conclusion, let me say to the Banner and its readers that I hope you have enjoyed this reprint of my father’s address, given in 1905. I also i ope that the other articles presented by me in this series have been of interest of you. I have enjoyed preparing them, and hope that others will give to the banner such histories of other townships. It should be done and done soon, before those who know the history of the early days, or have the records from which it could be obtained, shall all pass on, and leave the work undone. Used motor oil collection almost doubles in county Recycling in Barry County Coordinator Jane Norton says there is good news and bad news in the Michigan United Motor Oil Reel­ ing Program (MUMORP). The good news is that Barry County’s 16 volunteer collection sites collected 11,040 gallons of used motor oil from do-ityourselfers this past year, up from 6,690 gallons from last y^ar. This is a long way from the 310 gallons collected in 1981. The bad news is that as of March 15, MUMORP has discontinued its toll-free line, designed to help do-it-yourself oil changers find sites to deposit their oil. This is due to an unexpectedly high number of calls received on the hotline. Maintaining this line would mean diverting funds from other needed pro­ jects by the West Michigan Environmental Action Council. RiBC has coordinated the used motor oil program since 1981 and welcomes calls for information on proper disposal. The dumping of used motor oil on the groun, down sewers, in the back 40, and in the landfill is a serious pollutant. Used motor oil should be placed in a con­ tainer, such as a milk jug, and taken to one of the 16 sites listed below. “These sites are voluntary and provide an important community service to Barry Coun­ ty. It is very important that other wastes are not mixed with the oil. Such mixtures can create hazards and makes recycling more dif­ ficult," Norton said. Residents may take their used motor oil to one of the following locations: Delton - Barry Transfer Station, Dewey’s Car Palace. Smith Doster Ford Sales; Freepor - Blough Bros.; Hastings - Andrus Buick. Hastings Sanitary Service Transfer Station, Hastings Airport, J & J Auto, J & M Auto Service. Nashville Maple Grove, Casleton, Nashville Recycling Station, Musser’s Full Service. Woodland Woodland Shell. RiBC is welcoming Wilder’s Auto Service. 124 N. Jefferson. Hastings, as a new collec­ tion site. Wilder’s will also accept antifreeze, hydraulic oil and transmission fluid. For more information, call 623-5546. Mr. Businessman... Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with advertising in...The Hastings BANNER Legal Notices BARRY TOWNSHIP MEETING April 2. 1991 Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Super­ visor Wooer. Four board members present one absent. Public Hearing on proposed 1991-92 budget. Closed Public Hearing at 7:55 p.m. Adopted resolution in the amount of $422,848,46 for General and Special Funds for fiscal year 1991-92. Minutes of the 3-5-91 meeting were read and approved. Treasurers report given and accepted as presented. Restricted $13,000.00 of General Fund balance for police car and remodeling. Approved resolution fo. transfer of ownership of Gilkey, Inc. in escrow to Gilkey Lake Inn, Inc. Approved resolution for Consumers Power. Approved purchase of signs for Natural Beauty signs for Gurd Rd. Appointed H. Snyder chief and D. Morgan asst, chief for Hickory Fire Dept. Approved waiving Interest of sewer assessments 9-1-91. Moved to set meeting dates as presented. G. Buckland presented proposal from library committee. Approval paying of bills. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Lois Bromley, Clerk Asserted to by: William Wooer, Supervisor (4/18) Synopsis RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Board Meetinc April 3. 1991 Approved minutes March 6th. meeting. Larry Hensley introduced himself os Represen­ tative of the Hastings City Library. Recycling of Barry County representative pre­ sent to request Township donate $100 per month to get program off the ground. Unanimous approval given for one year only. Received and placed on file all reports and correspondence. Approved by unanimous roll call vote, ordinance No. 33. re: Amend Township Ordinance, re-zone from R1 to R2 Lots 220 thru 224 Algonquin Lake Resorts Properties, Unit #2, commonly known as Lake Algonquin School, and to repeal all Or­ dinances or parts of Ordinances In conflict herewith. Approved vouchers in amount of $9,613.06. Adjournment at 8:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Phyllis Fuller, Clerk Attested to by: Robert M. Edwards. Supervisor (4/18) Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Masting April 8, 1991 —7:00 Seven board members present, Mike Smith, County Commissioner, one guest. Agreed to contribute $1200 to RIBC in 1991. Contracted with Hallifax for lawn care. Adopted fee schedule resolution. Paid outstanding bills. Adjourned at 8:40. Juanita S. Slocum, Clerk Attested by: Richord C. Thomas. Supervisor (4/1$) SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Countfee) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by FREDERICK R. CAMPBELL AND KATHRYN S. CAMPBELL. HUS­ BAND AND WIFE to EXCHANGE FINANCIAL COR­ PORATION, A MICHIGAN CORPORATION Mor­ tgagee, dated May 26, 1988, and recorded on May 27. 1988, in Liber 466. on poge 537, BARRY County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said mor­ tgagee to MIAMI VALLEY BANK, by an assignment dated June 3, 1988, and recorded on June 28, 1988. In Libor 468, on poge 52, BARRY County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of sixty seven: thousand eight hundred twenty and 80/100 Dollars ($67,820.80). including interest at 10.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode and ap­ proved, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Ml, at 11:00 a.m. on May 2. 1991. Said premises are sltvated in TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS, BARRY County, Michigan and are described os: Port of the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 36. T3N. R8W, described as follows: beginning at the SW corner of Section 36; thence N 1 degree W 549.8 feet; thence N. 89 degrees 14 minutes E 320 feet to the place of beginning; thence N 89 degrees 14 minutes E 592.3 feet; thence S 1 degree E 549.8 feet; thence S 89 degrees 14 minutes W 592.3 feet: thence N 1 degree W 549 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed In accordance with I948CL 600.3241(a) In which case the redemption period shall be 90 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 21. 1991 MAIMA VALLEY BANK Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain ft Associates. P.C. 401 South Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (4/18) CITY OF HASTINGS ORDMANCE NO. 242 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 2.10(c) OF “THE HASTINGS CITY COOT” THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS that Section 2.10(c) of “The Hastings City Code" be amended to reod as follows: (c) Notwithstanding any law or charter provision to the contrary, the following officers shall be elected at the odd year general election: A mayor, a city clerk, a city treasurer, members of the Board of Review, and four aiderman. This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication. Moved by Jasperse and supported by Walton that the above ordinance bo adopted as reod. YEAS 7 NAYS 0 ABSENT I I, Sharon Vickery, City Clerk, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the Sth day of April. 1991. Sharon Vtekory. City Clerk (4/18) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT Notice Is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on April 22,1991 at 7:30 p.m. In the Annex Conference Room, County Annex Building at 117 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. The subject of the public hearing will be the consideration of the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended. Map Change A-4-91 Request to rezone property in Sec. 1, Woodland Township In Wood­ bury on the West side of M-66 just north of the railroad tracks (com­ monly known as the former Pipe Supply Company building). Beginning at the East '/« post of Sec. 1, T4N, R7W, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence N 02 Deg. 30’45’’ E along the East Line of said Section, 570.00 ft.; thence N 87 Deg 00'28" W, 175.00 ft.; thence S 02 Deg. 30’ 45” W; 570.00 ft. to the East and West Vi line of said Section; thence S 87 Deg. 00’ 28" E along said Vi line, 175.00 ft. to the place of beginning (see attached map). PP# 08 15 001 200 03 From C-2 to 1-1 Woodland Twp. All the above mentioned property Is located In Barry County, Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon the amend­ ment either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. The amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance Is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday. Please phone the Barry County Planning Office at 948-4830 for further information. Nancy L. Boersma PRW Barry County Clerk �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 18, 1991 Legal Notices COMMON COUNCIL April 8. 1991 Common Council m«» in regular session in the City Hall. Council Chambers. Hastings, Michigan on Monday. April 8. 1991. Mayor Gray presiding. 1. Present at roll call: Brower. Campbell. Cusack. Spencer. Jasperse, Walton. Watson. 2. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Walton that the resolution authorizing the Downtown Develop­ ment Authority Loan for $630,000 at 7% interest be adopted. Lorry Kornstodt. Chairman of DDA was present and explained Phase II of the DDA which will go from Broadway West to the City Limits on Apple St. He stated that the DDA owes the General Fund around $72,000 and the 91/92 an­ ticipated revenue Is $440,000 and the estimated cost of the profect is $625,700. Yeas: Watson. Walton. Jasperse. Spencer. Cusack. Campbell. Brower. Absent: White. Carried. 3. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Cusack, that the loan agreement between the City of Hostings and the Downtown Development Authori­ ty to complete Phase II of the Apple Street Project as shown in the Financing Plan, at an estimated cost of $630,000 to be borrowed from the General Funds Contingency and repay as soon as possible at 7% interest be approved. Yeos: Brower. Camp­ bell. Cusack, Spencer, Jasperse. Walton. Watson. Absent: White. Carried. 4. Chief of Police. Jerry Sarver introduced two new officers to the council: Jim Lee and Renee Ulanowicz and Mayor Gray welcomed them. 5. Mike Robinson, from Consolidated Govern­ mental Services gave an Assessors report. Moved by Walton, supported by Brower that the tentative property valuation summary from the Assessors office be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 6. Moved by Cusack, supported by Watson that the Building Inspectors report be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 7. Moved by Brower, supported by Cusack that the letter of March 29, from Tom Kaufman, Presi­ dent of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, requesting permission to hold a parade on July 4, at 10 a.m. to honor troops in Operation Desert Storm be approved under the direction of the Chief of Police. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 8. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Walton that the minutes of the April 1. 1991, Planning Commis-. sion be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Ab­ sent: One. Carried. 9. Ordinance 243 read: An Ordinance to amend Section 3.22 of the Hastings Code to establish the Hanover Village Planned Unit Development. Truman Dollar. President of Alpha Properties presented maps of the PUD and explained it would be five parts. 1) Retail: 2) Three Office Buildings; 3) Mobile Home Park: 4) Sixteen Building Apartments with 16 units each; 5) Fifteen Duplexes with two units In each. He stated that the office buildings would be preleased before being built. Streets would be 36 feet wide with curb and gutter and sidewalks on each side from Hanover to Starr School Road. It will be built in two phases and the circular streets will be built In Phase I for fire and emergency vehicles. Councilman Cusock asked who the local owners were and Mr. Dollar stated 55% of the project was local ownership. Cusock asked If they were using a bond or letter of credit. Dollar stated that the Planner was satisfied with the letter of credit for putting in the streets. It was to be a fen year project. There would be no oc­ cupancy permits given until Phase I streets were done. The Director of Public Services. Mike Klovanich stated that Council could specify a bond or letter of credit. Councilman Spencer asked Mr. Klovanich which he preferred and he stated a bond. Councilman Cusack also preferred a bond. Mr. Dollar stated that a developer could not get a bond, but a contractor could. A developer could get a letter of credit. Final action on Ordinance 243 will be April 22, 1991. 10. Moved by Walton, supported by Brower that the excuse of Councilperson White be approved. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 11. Moved by Campbell, supported by Cusock, that the minutes of the March 25, meeting be ap­ proved as read and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 12. invoices read: L.H. Anklam Corp...........................................$1,625.00 Hastings Sanitary Service.............................$1,196.00 Nickel Equip. Co...............................................2,164.37 Raymer................................................................ 1,938.00 R. Vanderllnd 4 Son..........................................1.050.00 Wolverine Fire Apparatus.......................... 106,320.00 Moved by Jasperse. supported by Brower that the above Invoices be approved as read. Yeas: Wat­ son. Walton, Jasperse, Spencer, Cusock, Camp­ bell, Brower. Absent: White. Carried. 13. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Cusock, that the letters of April 4, from the Summerfest Committee concerning events coming up bw refer­ red to the Parks Committee. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 14. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Walton that the letter dated April 4, from Consolidated Governmental Services, concerning the transfer of ownership of its CGS business to a group of current employees be referred to the Finance Committee to report bock with a response at the next meeting. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 15. Fire Chief, Roger Carls reported that the City hod been approved for reimbursement by the State for costs incurred from the removal of our gas tanks. We received reimbursement for all costs over $10,000. Total cost of $23,509.00 to date and the City has been reimbursed $13,509.00 from the MUSTFA Fund. Macorp proposal of $3,654 for additional soil borings required by the CNR was presented. Moved by Cusack, supported by Camp­ bell that the cost proposal of $3,654 for Macorp be approved, and expenditure be authorized from the Equipment Fund. Yeas: Brower. Campbell. Cusack, Spencer, Jasperse. Walton, Watson. Absent: White. Carried. 16. Councilperson Walton stated that the Proper­ ty Committee would report back at the next meeting on the Robert Taylor offer to purchase property owned by the City off of Center Rd. (See 9/10: 9/24/90 4 2/25/91.) 17. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Walton that Ordinance #242 be adopted. An Ordinance to amend Secrion 2.10(c) of the Hastings City Code. Yeos: Watson, Walton. Jasperse, Spencer, Cusack, Campbell, Brower. Absent: White. Carried. 18. Moved by Campbell, supported by Watson that the petition for closing of Boltwood from Mar­ shall to South St. and that part of Boltwood not vacated, lying South of South be referred to the Street Committee. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 19. Councilperson Spencer stated that the Water and Sewer have met and will be meeting again on the Water and Sewer Study being done by Jones and Henry. 20. Moved by Cusack, supported by Campbell that the 12/31/90 Statement of Condition from the Hastings City Bank be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 21. Moved by Cusack, supported by Brower that the correspondence from the clerk concerning an upgrade on the computer be referred to the Finance Committee. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 22. Moved by Walton, supported by Spencer that Traffic Control Orders #117 thru 121 closing up open intersections be adopted. #117 "Yield" signs be erected causing North and Southbound traffic on Boltwood to yield to East and Westbound traffic on Lincoln St. Lincoln Street traf­ fic would have the designated right of way at this intersection. #118 A ' stop" sign be erected causing South­ bound traffic, on Wilson, to stop at Grant St. Grant Street would nave the designated right of way at this intersection. #119 A "stop" sign be erected causing North­ bound traffic, on Hanover Street, to stop at Francis Street. Francis Street would have the designated right of way at this intersection. #120 "Yield" signs be erected causing North and Southbound traffic, on Dibble Street, to yield to East and Westbound traffic on Bond St. Bond Street would have the designated right of way at this Intersection. #121 "Yield" signs be erected causing North and Southbound traffic, on Hayes Street, to yield to East and Wostbound traffic on Bond Street. Bond Street would have the designated right of way at this intersection. Yeos: Brower. Cusack. Spencer. Jasperse. Walton. Watson. Noys: Campbell. Absent: White. Carried. 23. Moved by Brower, supported by Walton that the quarterly fire report for January. February and March 1991 be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 24. Councilman Campbell stated that he would hold a Street Committee meeting on April 22. at 7:00 p.m. 25. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Campbell that council make Councilperson Brower the speaker to represent the City on April 20. for the Earth Day program. Yeas: AH. Absent: One. Nays: One. Carried. 26. Fire Chief Carls stated that someone hod placed six or seven gallon jugs of motor oil by the recycling bin and they cannot do that. Chief of f olke Sarver stated that the Hostings Sanitary Ser­ vice will take motor oil at the landfill. 27. Moved by Spencer, supported by Campbell that the Ordinance Committee address the matter of fences and how they are built and of what materials and report bock at the next meeting. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 28. Councilperson Spencer hod a question con­ cerning the Hastings Discount Store on 5. Hanover In the 1600 block and the requirement of the Plann­ ing Commission on them before opening. Mr. Klovanich stated that he would check it out. 29. Councilperson Walton asked the Director of Public Services when the City would be cleaning storm drains and Mr. Klovanich stated that the City Is cleaning them now. 30. Moved by Campbell, supported by Spencer to adjourn at 8:50 p.m. Read and approved: Mary Lou Gray, Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (4/18) Synopel* Regular Meeting PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD April 10, 1991 Amended 90/91 revenue budgets for: general fund, Pollce/Dispatch millage, Rre/ambulance mi Hoge and Road millage funds. Adopted amendments to Pine Lake Fire Dept, bylaws. Authorized Improvements from the Rood Milloge fund monies: $25,000 for blacktop material to resurface the worst portions of Doster Rd. and $2,000.00 for gravel. Approved payment of $180.32 to Barry Township for our share of Superior billing and also to amend the budget for the same. Set special meeting dote for Tuesday. April 16. 1991 at 7:30 p.m. at the Township Hall to discuss Pine Lake Fire Dept, options for management and any other business that may come before the Board. Approved the Barry County Telephone tower agreement and the execution of the same. Approved amendments to the Central Dispatch service contract. Approved amendment to the BPH Operating grant and budget amendment for the same. Approved to Increase the Sextons salary to $1,040.00. Approved temporary placement of Yates In payroll for 3 weeks that Olney was on vacation. Denied request to appoint Yates as temporary port time police officer. Denied request for pay increase of temporary part time officers and sergeant. Approved payment of $20,124.83 to Prairieville Township from the SWBC Sewer fund and amended budget for same. Approved payment of $187.08 from the Cemetery Trust fund to L. Tobias and amended budget for the same. Authorized Clerk and Treasurer to transfer Library and Library Building fund monies to Barry Township as of 5-1-91. Adopted resolution to establish charge for ser­ vices for requested information. Ratified expenses totaling $11,431.74. Approved outstanding bills totaling 511.05. Janette Emlg, Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Rede (4/18) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has occurred In a Mor­ tgage made by Mary Jo Dennany, a single woman, to First National Bank and Trust Company of Michigan n/k/o First of America Bank-Michigan, N.A., on April 20. 1976, recorded on May 13. 1976 In Liber 226 Poge 380, Barry County Records. No proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt, which there is now due thereon $11,525.23. The Mortgage will be foreclosed by a Sale of the property at public auction to the highest bidder, for cosh, on Friday, April 26. 1991 at 1:00 p.m. local time, at the East front door of the Barry County Courthouse, in the City of Hastings, Michigan, the place of the Circuit Court. The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, together with interest at 9.0 percent, legal costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes or insurance that the Mortgagee pays before the Sale. The property is located in the Township of Barry, County of Barry, Michigan, and is described as: A parcel of land in the South fractional 1 /2 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 7, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as commencing at the Southeast corner of Lot 1 of Gwin's Grove, ac­ cording to the recorded plat thereof, thence Westerly along the Southerly line of said plat 265.9 feet, thence South 25 degrees 45' East 19 feet, for place of beginning, thence South 25 degrees 45* East 48 feet, thence North 61 degrees East 74.6 feet, thence North 23 degrees 31’ West 48 feet, thence Southerly parallel with the Southerly line of said plat 76.35 feet to place of beginning. ALSO: A parcel of land In the South fractional 1/2 of the Northwust 1/4 of Section 7, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as commencing at the South*"*? corner of Lot 1 of Gwin's Grove, ac­ cording tc the recorded plat thereof, thence South 23 degrees 35' East 19 feet, thence South 61 degrees West 188.83 feet, thence South 23 degrees JI' East 48 feet for the place of beginning, thence South 62 degrees West 74.6 feet, thence South 25 degrees 45" East 48 feet, thence North 61 degrees East 72.75 feet, thence No:*.h 23 degrees 35* West 48 feet to the place of beginning. Together with an ersement of right of way to use Poplar Place and Lakewood Drive in common with others as ser forth in instrument recorded in Liber 160 de^d» on Page 90. and also together with an easement of right of way for access to Crooked Lake as set forth in instrument recorded in Liber 160 deeds on Page 90. Barry County Records. During the six months, immediatsly following the Sale of property may be redeemed, unless determined to be abandoned in accordance with MCLA Sec. 600.3241a, in which case the redemp­ tion period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. Dated: March 18, 1991 FIRST OF AMERICA BANK-MICHIGAN Stephen L. Langeland (P32583) BUSINESS ADDRESS: WALSH. LANGELAND, WALSH 4 BRADSHAW. P.C. Stephen L. Langeland 133 W. Cedar Street Kalamazoo. Michigan 49007 (616)382-3690 (4/18) Attending Sunday's meeting of the Hastings High School Alumni Board were (seated, from left) Agnes Perkins. Elsie Sage, Al Orsborn, Beulah Stauffer, Sandy Greenfield, Gene Greenfield, Mauri Greenfield, Larry Moore, Lois Miller, Agnes McPharlin, John Hewitt, Don C. Reid: (standing) Keith Sage, Fern Orsborn, Art Stauffer, Dorothy Reid, Freda Hewitt, Norman Perkins, Elizabeth Nevins, Ron Conklin and Dorothy Wolfe. Hastings High School Alumni Board picks award winners for reunion Twenty-three members of the Hastings Board met Sunday, April 14. to further plan the 104th annual reunion and banquet of Hastings High School. Two “Alumni of the Year’’ were selected, one from the 1966 class celebrating the 25th reunion and one from the 1941 class, celebrating the 50th reunion. The names will be announced at the banquet on Saturday, June 8. An invitation from the University of Min­ nesota to the friends of Dr. Tom Waters was read, regarding his retirment after 33 outstan­ ding years at the university. The celebration will be a dinner cruise on the St. Croix River on June 14. State ranks 49th in injury ciaims Michigan's no-fault auto insurance system is one of the most restrictive in the nation for limiting bodily injury claims, according to a report issued by a group of property and casualty insurance companies. Michigan ranks 49th of the 50 states in the bodily injury claims per 100 property damage claims, according to the Insurance Research Council report. Michigan’s rate of 6.3 BI (bodily injury) claims per 100 PD (property damage) claims places it next to North Dakota, whose rate of 5.5 is the last in the nation. The state with the highest rate. California, is nearly 10 times greater than Michigan, with 55.7 BI claims per 100 PD claims. Even among the nation’s1 14 No-Fauli states. Michigan retains its second to the last rank. Michigan’s 6.3 rate is also far below the na­ tional average of 30.5 BI claims for ton states and the 15.2 BI claim average for No-Fault states. ’’This study clearly shows that Michigan citizens are not ’lawsuit-happy.’ as supporters of drastically changing Michigan’s No-Fault system charge. There is no need to further restrict the system if it already greatly limits bodily injury claims. A rate that is 49th in the nation certainly does not need to be tightened further. Tightening it more would totally eliminate the right to sue drunk and negligent drivers,*’ said Jane Bailey, executive director of the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association. Under Michigan’s No-Fault law, medical care costs are covered by an injured person’s own insurance company to ensure quick com­ pensation and reduce costs by eliminating the right and the need to go to court to recover damages. However, in cases of severe impair­ ment, disfigurement and death, court action is allowed to recover additional damages for wage loss (beyond the three years provided automatically) and damages for injuries such as pain and suffering, loss of reproductive ability, pain from severe bums, and loss of a limb. Except for a brief period from 1982 to 1986, Michigan courts have held that it is up to juries to decide if an injury is severe enough to meet the threshold allowing court action. It is this threshold (as affirmed in the Supreme Court’s DiFranco decision) that has resulted in the extremely low rate of bodily injury claims. “The DiFranco decision has worked very well in keeping lawsuits down," Bailey said. "Those who want to restrict the public’s right to justice even further should look elsewhere for reform, because our current threshold works.” The Insurance Research Council’s report also lauded Michigan’s No-Fault system as being one of the strongest in the nation for limiting lawsuits, stating "Strong No-Fault laws with verbal thresholds, such as those found in Michigan and New York, appear to have been effective in limiting the number of bodily injury liability claims and in maintain- ing those reductions over time. The thresholds in those two states generally limit liability claims and lawsuits to cases involving serious injury.” Dr. Tom Waters was a 1944 graduate of Hastings High School and was the Hastings Alumnus of the Year in 1989. Also in 1989 the North American Benthological Society gave him its highest honor, the Award of Ex­ cellence in Benthic Science. His contributions to Minnesota were recognized in 1990 when the Minnesota Chapter of the American Fisheries Society presented him with its Award of Excellence. Congratulations will be sent. Lois Myers Miller has sent invitations to over 30 former teachers and an invitation will be sent to the 1991 seniors graduating this year. The next Alumni Board meeting will be held Sunday, May 5, ait 3 p.m. Birth Announcements: GIRL, Chelsey Lynn, bom January 30. 1991 to Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Dow, Mulliken, weighing 7 lbs.. 11 ozs., 21 in. long, time: 8:23 a.m. BOY, Caarter Ross, bom March 26 to Dennis and Marilyn Whitney, Middleville, weighing 6 lbs.. 714 ozs., 2014 in. long, time: 8:14 a.m. 1 GIRL, Jessica Lynn, bom March 30 to Robert and Jean Miller, Nashville, weighing 7 lbs., 8 ozs., 21 in. long, time: 3:47 a.m. GIRL, Olivia Jeanne, bom March 30 to John Sprague and Penelopi Steortz, Nashville, weighing 8 lbs., 3 ozs., 2116 in. long, time: 5:59. BOY, Shawn Thomas, bom April 3 to Ed. and Stacy Kruger, Woodland, weighing 7 lbs., 914 ozs., 21 in. long, time: 11:06 a.m. BOY, Christopher Eric, bom April 3, to Jim and Lisa DeVries, Hastings, weighing 9 lbs., 7M ozs., 22 in. long, time: 11:57 p.m. Birth Announcement Ken and Tammy Loew of Marquette are the proud parents of a son, Patrick Dalton, bom April 10. at 3:47 a.m. Patrick weighed in at 7 lbs.. 8 ozs., and is 1916 in. long. Grandparents are Mike and Sandi Bissonnette of Marquette and Tom and Marge Loew of Middleville. Patrick also has two uncles in Middleville. Jeff and Mickey. BOY, bom to Jerry and Tammy Holley on April 8th, Timothy Eric weighed 7 lbs., 8 ozs., 2014 in. long. Jerry is a Hastings High and Central Michigan graduate. He received his masters at Eastern Michigan. He teaches physical education and biology at Ann Arbor Huron High. He is the JV head football coach. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Holley reside in N. Ft. Myers, Fla. Kellogg Community College Openings ENGLISH DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSON Job 366. Full-time administrative. Directs department activities, curricula, per­ sonnel, schedules, and budget. Required: Master’s degree in English or related area; teaching experience; and leadership ability. Preference given community college teaching and/or administrative experience. DOH - July 1. 1991, Salary range: $35,695-$44,619. Closes April 19, 1991. BIOLOGY INSTRUCTOR Job 367. Full-time tenure-track. Teaching college biology including courses for non-science transfer students. Required: Master's degree in biology or biology education with successful teaching experience. Preference given to teaching ex­ perience in a community college. DOH - August 15, 1991. Salary commensurate with education and experience. Closes April 26, 1991. MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTOR Job 368. Full-time tenure-track. Teaching broad range of college mathematics including developmental courses. Required: Master’s degree in mathematics or mathematics education with successful teaching experience. Preference given to teaching experience in a community college. DOH - August 15, 1991. Salary commensurate with education and experience. Closes April 26, 1991. BIOLOGY INSTRUCTOR Job 369. Full-time 1 year appointment. Teaching college biology including courses including human anatomy and physiology. Required: Master’s degree in biology or biology education with successful teaching experience. Preference given to teaching experience in a community college. DOH - August 15. 1991 DOS - May 14, 1992. Salary commensurate with education and experience. Closes April 26, 1991. DEAN OF CAREER AND OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION dont let your asthma MANAGE YOU: when you can manage your asthma. For help, call your local American Lung Association. AMERICAN ± LUNG ASSOCIATION ’ Job 370. Full-time administrative. Provide management/leadership for career/ occupational programs including: Health, Business, Technology, Industrial Ser­ vices, and Regional Manufacturing Technology. Required: Meister’s degree in related area and management experience. Preference given community college experience. DOH - July 1, 1991. Salary range: $39,535 - $49,419. Closes April 19. 1991 Send cover letter and resume to Personnel Job No.. Kellogg Community Col­ lege, 450 North Avenue, Battle Creek. Ml 49017. An Equal Opportunity Employer/Educator. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 18, 1991 — Page 11 Watershed Group wants improved river by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The West Michigan Environmental Action Council’s drive to clean up the Grand River has become a boon to residents along the Thomapple River. In an attempt to improve the water quality of the Grand, the Thornapple’s outlet, the WMEAC is providing funds and manpower to help start a Thomapple River watershed group. “This evolved from a WMEAC grant that was used in June of last year to establish the Grand River Watershed Council," said Kristi Rosema, a WMEAC representative. "There was no network in place to coordinate citizen efforts and nobody to pull resources together (for the improvement of Grand River water quality)." In order to clean up the Grand, it is necessary to maintain or improve the quality of the water it receives from its 19 largest tributaries. The WMEAC decided to focus its attention on the seven major subwatersheds: Portage, Red Cedar, Looking Glass, Maple, Flatt, Rogue and the Thomapple. To establish the Thomapple watershed, the WMEAC contacted groups within different townships along the river to see if they might be interested in the watershed project. WMEAC plans to be host for three or four meetings for the fledgling group and provide resources and funds needed to develop educa­ tional materials and brochures about the group’s mission. "WMEAC has about $800 to help them (the Thomapple watershed group) develop their program," said Rosema. Residents from Cascade, Caledonia, Hastings, Vermontville and Nashville attend­ ed the first meeting in March, to find out about the project and express interests and concerns about the Thomapple River. "It’s a really good group, they are very open to and interested in water resources,” said Rosema. "We’d also like to see represen­ tatives from local service organizations such as the Lions become involved.” “There are many people in the area who have expressed a concern for the river’s con­ dition; many have even made efforts to im­ prove the river’s condition, but these in­ dividual efforts are sometimes stifled," said Todd Dammen, a member of the group’s Steering Committee. "By joining these peo­ ple into a recognized group, along with WMEAC’s technical and organizational sup­ port, we hope to create a general awareness and educate the public about the problems the river faces.” “We (committee members) have already been in contact with the DNR and some local officials and they have been very suppor­ tive," said Dammen. “We’re looking for­ ward to a successful and productive working relationship.” Concerns expressed by residents living along the Thomapple River include flooding around Thomapple Lake, canoeists' trach, ac­ Lake Odessa News: Entertaiment for the family is available at Lakewood High School auditorium Friday evening, April 19, when David Parker, “Master of Signs," will perform. He will entertain and inform hundreds of students in Lakewood school in daytime appearances. Elaine (Mead) Kequom is the newest member of the board of directors of the Lake Odessa Community Library, by appointment of the Village Council. Joan Chorley was elected president of the board at a recent meeting. Lake Odessa Area Historical Society met April 9. President Tom Pickens chose a nominating committee, which will propose three directors to be elected at the annual May meeting. Because not enough FFA members were available for their scheduled appearance before the Society, an impromptu program was substituted about coursed cobblestone houses. A student at Eastern Michigan University had requested information on loca­ tion, ownership and use of such buildings, along with a history of each, back in the winter. Since then, some examples have been found. Most eyecatching is a farmstead north of Stanton with a house, two outbuildings and’ a barn foundation done in that precise style with stones of similar size laid in courses in the manner of brick laying. Others have been found in Matherton and on Riverside Drive near Lyons in Ionia County. Refreshments were served by Virginia Yonkers and Charlotte Wiselogle. Stuart and Buffie Edwards announce the birth of their son. Sawyer Kenneth, at Carson City Hospital March 25. He weighed seven pounds, 15 ounces. He had brother, Joshua, and sister, Melinda, awaiting him at home. Grandparents are Gary Laflcr of Lansing, Nancy Dumond of Lowell and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Edwards of Lyons. Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Slater, who were among the first residents of Lake Manor, have moved into a house on Jordan Lake Avenue adjacent to the mobile home park. March real estate transfers in Ionia County affecting this vicinity include those of Sher­ man and Muriel Pranger to William and Pamela Robinson of Ionia, Harold Funk of Florida to Darwin Werner, Ralph and Priscilla Keeler to Dari Storey of Grand Ledge, Robert and Lynda Cobb to Robert and Sandra Vroman, Allen Chase of Kansas tc> Theodore Adgate, Ernest and Estelle Cusack to Theodore Adgate, and Theodore Adgate to John Gussenbauer and Sally Mutschler of Grand Rapids. Among the returning residents are the Lawrence Rohrbachers and the Orville Deckers from Florida, the Edwin Leaks from Arizona and the Roger Elenbaas couple. The Ron Ericksons arrived recently, as have the Bernard Daileys. Services were held last week Wednesday for Margaret McDiarmid. Her first marriage was to Guy Barager of Grand Rapids in 1926. His death came in 1934. Ten years later she married Dale McDiarmid. She is survived by daughter Mrs. Hugh (Barbara) Peacock and stepdaughter Audrey McDiarmid Allen of Kalamazoo. Margaret was descended from the pioneer McNaughton family of Bowne and Caledonia townships. Catherine Lucas of Woodland was guest speaker at the spring Lunch at the Library April 9. Tables were decorated with flowers and parasols arranged by Viola’s Flower and Gift Shop. Paper goods emphasized the spring showers theme. The committee served chili and crackers, salads and lemon bars. The downpour at lun­ chtime made the decor and the menu ap­ propriate for a cold rainy day. The at­ mosphere brightened with the presentation by Mrs. Lucas, as she brought to her audience a wide variety of books by southern authors, in­ cluding Jane Dickey; John Eggerton; Celestine Sibley, who has written 20 books; Ralph McGill; Alice Walker, who wrote “The Color Purple; and Tony Morrison, who wrote “Beloved." She read an excerpt from Olive Ann Bums’ book "Cold Sassy Tree,” a delightful book of a small town in Georgia in the early 1900s. The sequel to "Cold Sassy Tree” will never be published because no author could be found who could suitably complete the novel, partially written before the death of Bums. Her readers were left wan­ ting to read the next book to learn how the next generation would resolve its feeligns and attitudes. Many of the books Mrs. Lucas highlighted dealt with the Civil War. The Lake Odessa Community Library has been notified that its application has been granted for 60 volumes of American classics. Friends of the Library then sent S35O as the local share of the cost. Remaining cost comes from the Michigan Council for the Humanities and the greater share comes from the Andrew Mellon Foundation. The first 30 volumes will be sent in a few weeks and the remaining 30 will be sent over the next three years. This offer was for libraries in small towns. Sixty-five libraries in Michigan are 1991 recipients of this contribution to the culture and edification of local citizenry. Edna George of Lake Manor suffered two broken wrists in a fall on the sidewalk recent­ ly. She went to Hastings TenderCare follow­ ing her hospital stay. Mark Peacock of California flew here Tues­ day for the funeral of his grandmother, Margaret McDiarmid. He returned home Sunday afternoon. Meantime, his father, Hugh Peacock, was called to Iowa by the death of an aunt. John Waite’s second book "Our Haskins Heritage” is now available for research at the Lake Odessa Community Library. It contains hundreds of pages of family information, pic­ tures and history of the extended family that migrated from Massachusetts to Ohio and thence to Oklahoma, Kansas and Michigan. Hundreds of local people are listed in its pages. His first major writing was the Lake Odessa Centennial History in 1987. Laurel Garlinger and Clara French of Lake Odessa brought flowers, cards and literature from friends and relatives of the Congrega­ tional Church when they visited Ruth Peter­ man at the Lowell Medical Care Home. Other callers lately have included Karolyn and Jerry Stalter of Clarksville; Tom, Sherrie and Jay Wacha of Sunfield; and Lettia Reese and Susie Messer of Mulliken. Ann Strecker was called to Lowell two days in succession by the serious unexpected illness of her daughter, a patient at the Lowell Care Center. She was improved and we hope she continues. Her grandson, Dennis, accom­ panied her. The Lake Odessa Fair Board has announced that Elaine and Merton Garlock have been selected as the Grand Marshals for this year’s fair parade in July. Doth are active in church, school and community affairs. Friends and relatives are invited to greet them for a celebration. St. Jude bike-a-thon set for May 18 in Freeport Wheels for Life” sponsors and riders are being sought for the Freeport community’s St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital bike-athon Saturday, May 18. A rain date will be two weeks later, June 1. Freeport and other area citizens will be ask­ ed to pledge contributions for each mile rid­ den. Jamie Stewart has agreed to be local coordinator with Marsha Heald and Amy Stewart helping. He’ll also be calling on the Explorers, a law inforcement youth club out of Lowell, to help the kids along the route. "Every mile our bikers go earns money, br­ ing us closer to a cure for cancer." Stewart said. "The life-savii.g study of childhood cancer at St. Jude has become critical to children all over the world." The ride will start at Freeport’s Fire Bam at 9 a.m. and run until 3 p.m. Lunch will be pro­ vided, along with snacks and beverages. "If you haven’t been asked to sponsor a rider, but are interested, please call 765-5308 and a rider will contact you." Stewart said. Sponsor forms arc available at the Village General, L & J’s and Freeport’s United Bank. Advertise Garage Sales in the Banner! cess above 84th Street and the $965,000 inter­ county drain improvement project for Collier and Mud Creek. The first issue the group will take up is water quality. "In 1981 the DNR conducted a study for a lengthy portion of the river and concluded the water quality to be good." said Dammen. “We are planning to conduct a survey, from the source (of the Thomapple River) to its mouth (at the Grand River) and cateloguc any potential problem areas." After the documentation is done, the group plans to set up a monitoring system to take frequent samples from which to build a water quality data base and detect problems as they occur. An exploratory trip similar to Last year’s Grand River Expedition, but smaller in magnitude, is already in the planning stages. “It will mostly be a visual analysis of the river, to take note of any problem areas.” said Dammen. The group is also planning programs and fund-raisers for all ages, which will integrate fun with education, said Dammen. “The Grand River watershed has held canoe races as fund-raisers, and elementary school children have painted notices on storm drains warning people not to dump toxic chemicals into them because they empty directly into the river," Dammen said. “We’d like to get our communities involved in activities like that." He added, ’We’re going to take this one lit­ tle step at a time." Six-year-old driver unhurt in car crash by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer A 6-year-old boy climbed behind the wheel of a car in Nashville recently and proceeded to go on a joy ride that ended with three cars be­ ing damaged. “After 20 years of being a police officer, I’ve never seen anything like this," said Sgt. Gene Koetje, acting Nashville police chief. Considering the potential for serious harm to drivers, pedestrians and vehicles, the toll was reasonably light. It all started about 3 p.m. when two 6-yearold lads spotted Jerry Gray’s car parked with the keys in its ignition in front of St. Cyril’s Parish Hall on the north side of Maple Street. Together, said Koetje, the two youngsters “conspired" to take the vehicle for a ride. Only one lad. however, got into the vehicle. He .nanaged to start the car and ’ ‘hooked it in­ to gear," said Koetje. It proceeded forward, some 50 yards, narrowly squeezing between a row of parallel-parked cars directly ahead and an adjacent building. The two right wheels of the auto were runn­ ing on the sidewalk while the left two were in the gutter. In the process, the “stolen ” vehicle sideswiped the full passenger-side length of a 1990 Olds from Lansing and struck the rear of a 1984 Chevrolet pickup truck owned by a local party. Both vehicles were parked along the north side of Maple Street, next to Smoky and Flo’s Roadkill Cafe. "He then made a left turn, missed the stop sign (at the intersection of Maple and Main) and ended up in the traveled portion of the northbound lane of Main.Street (M-66),’’ ex­ plained Koetje. He said an 18-year-old boy saw the kid’s predicament and came to his rescue. When Koetje arrived on the scene the car was stalled and the 6-ycar-old had fled. He found him peeking from behind a building a short distancce away. The officer instructed the youngster to go get his mother, but instead he ran home and hid in his bedroom. Later, Koetje also talked to the other lad involved in the incident, who explained, “We wanted to go to Charlotte, but I didn’t want to go that bad!" Sgt. Koetje says the Gray vehicle, a 1984 Dodge, suffered the worst damage. He estimated that repairs could lun as much as S2.5OO. Obviously, no citations were issued. "Fortunately," joked Koetje, “when this kid gets old enough to drive. I’ll be retired." Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner wel­ comes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of express­ ing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general inter­ est. The following guidelines have been established to help you: •Make your letter brief and to the point. •Letters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must include their sig­ nature, address and phone num­ ber. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml4905B Hastings mayor p'ected MML, Region 1 secretary Hastings Mayor. Mary Lou Gray was elected secretary of Region I of the Michigan Municipal League Wednesday. April 10. Region I consists of the counties of Barry. Cass, Berrien. St. Joseph. Branch. Van Buren. Kalamazoo, Calhoun. Allegan and Eaton. The Michigan Municipal League establish­ ed its regional organiation in 1953. According to the league’s by-laws, the purpose is to “permit effective interchange of ideas on municipal problems" on an area-common basis. “The annual regional meeting provides a forum for discussion, and update on critical issues and an opportunity to meet other municipal officials with common concerns. It’s an important event that promotes awareness and develops the local government professions," Gray said. The success of these meetings promoted the membership to amend the by-laws in 1963 to formalize the division of the state into 10 regions. In addition to being a vehicle for education, the regional meetings promote in­ terest in the league assist official officials in formulating policies and rendering service by expressing to the Board of Trustees the recommendations of the region. It also serves as the basis for dissemination of information on legislative matters. The 1991 regional meeting, held in St. Joseph, was developed by the Region I of­ ficers. The program and scheduling was plan­ ned with the idea of promoting maximum at­ tendance of both elected and appointed of­ ficials from the region. Other officers of Region I include Osceola Skinner, councilman from Niles, as vice Mary Lou Gray chairperson; and Jane Tice, clerk from Otsego, as chairperson. In additon to serving as Region I Secretary, Gray has served the Michigan Municipal League as a member of the Board of Trustees; as a member of the board and the chairwoman of the Board of Directors of the Property and Liability Insurance Pool, a member of the Board of the Michigan Mayors’ Association and a member of the Michigan Municipal League Building Expansion Committee. Jane Norton, Karine Norton, Carl Norton, Chris Hoyle. Theresa Hoyle and Monique Hoyle pitch in by reusing discarded dog food bags shopping bags to pick up litter in Hastings’ Fish Hatchery Park. Barry County to clean up its act for Earth Day by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer You may not be able to single-handedly stop industrial pollution or the destruction of South American rainforests, but you can make a difference — one piece of litter at a time. Recycling in Barry County and the En­ vironmental Group of the Futuring Commit­ tee will observe Earth Day 1991 Saturday, April 20, two days early, with a community cleanup and celebration at Fish Hatchery Park. Groups, families and individuals are en­ couraged to do their part for the environment by cleaning up their own comer of the world. “You don’t have to be part of a group to participate. Any individual who wants to help clean up a roadside, park or stream can do so." said Jane Norton, RiBC director. "We want to emphasise that people shouldn’t use new garbage bags,” she said. “We would like people to reuse containers such as shopping bags, feed sacks, buckets and old dog food bags." RiBC rescued some new dog food bags that were destined for the landfill because the manufacturer wanted to change the labels. The bags are being distributed for community cleanup at the following locations: — Delton Hardware, Delton — Cooperative Extension Office, Hastings — Hastings Sanitary Service, Hastings — Pastoor’s Family Market, Middleville — Van Dyken’s, Gun Lake A trash container, supplied by Hastings Sanitary Service, will be at a central collec­ tion site at Fish Hatchery Park all day. "Don’t bring appliances and furniture, we don’t want people cleaning out their back yards," said Norton. “Those things can be taken to the transfer station Tuesday through Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m." At 3 p.m., rain or shine, there will be a final celebration at the park’s pavilion. Folk music with an environmental theme by Mary Jones, director of recycling in Allegan Coun­ ty, will be featured. Other speakers and activities are still in the works and refreshments will be provided by McDonald’s of Hastings. "We want a lot of people to come down to the park. There’s a lot of places for the kids to play and it will be a nice family activity, ’ ’ said Norton. For more information, call 623-5546 or 623-2071 or 945^853. Local photographer wins several awards Steven D. White of White's Photography attended the Professional Photographers of Michigan’s 50th Golden Anniversary Con­ vention April 5 through 9 at the Grand Traverse Resort in Traverse City. The convention featured nationally acclaim­ ed speakers from across the country, covering portraiture, weddings and commercial photography. While also entered prints into competition, winning several awards. Topping the list was a blue ribbon “award of excellence” with a print of Yvon Roush, titled "Country Charm.” He also won five awards of merit and three awards of honor. The other prints awarded featured Christopher White in "Little Trapper,” Jenna Radant in "Forest Temple," Anngclle Cooklin in "Whisper.” Cindy Purgiel in "Summer Dreams," Becky Heise in "Street­ wise," Yvon Roush in "Abandoned," David Burt in “Down to Business” and Jason Tietz in “As Free as the Wind." NEWS NEWS NEWS of You’' Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 18. 1991 Huver blanks Beavers 8-0 Saxons down Harper Creek in improve record to 6-0 The Hastings varsity baseball team opened Twin Valley Conference play Tuesday with a decisive 8-0 victory over Harper Creek, behind the two-hit pitching of senior Bob Huver. The win upped the Saxons’ overall record to 6-0 heading into Thursday’s game at Battle Creek Lakeview, which is also unbeaten. Harper Creek tied for the league title a year ago. but lost several key players to gradua­ tion. including a pair of all-staters. Huver, who allowed one ran in Hastings’ season opening victory over Ionia, allowed but two singles and walked one batter. He struck out five Beavers. The Saxons struck early, scoring five runs in the first inning off Harper Creek starter Brian Halverson. The outburst was paced by Ryan Nichols’ thrce-ran homer. Hastings, which collected single runs in the second, fifth and seventh innings, walked eight times and had six hits, three of those by Trent Weller. Weller had two singles and a double, while Karl Gielarowski also hit a two-bagger. Nick Williams and Shawn Davis each had an RBI for the Saxons. Hastings coach Jeff Simpson, although pleased the Saxons are off to an unblemished start, said he knows his squad will have its work cut out for them. "We will be facing some stiffer competi­ tion.’’ he said of the upcoming stretch of the season. ’’Hopefully we can continue on a roll.” The competition will not get any easier for Hastings. After Thursday’s tilt with the Spar­ tans. the Saxons will travel to Grand Ledge for a round-robin tournament featuring Class A Greenville. Lakewood and the host team. Grand Ledge was one of the state’s top teams last year in Class A. Hastings next home game will be next Thursday against Hillsdale, which will be a doubleheader. The Hastings varsity baseball team, which won the Hastings Invitational on Saturday: Front Row— (left to right) Trent Weller, Paul Rose, Ryan Nichols, Karl Gielarowski, Nick Williams, Jeremy Horan and Gabe Griffin. Second Row— Ted Wilder, Bob Huver, Shawn Davis, Pat Kelly, Tad Mellen, Scott Carpenter, Ken Lambeth, Jamie Henshaw and Mgr. Wes Scobey. Hastings boys’ track team wins third straight dual The Hastings boys’ track team defeated Twin Valley conference rival Marshall Tues­ day, 97-40, running its overall record to 3-0. The Saxons, who are now 2-0 in league dual meets, dominated the relays and field events to gain the win. The 3200-meter relay team of Bryan Sherry, Marc Belcher, Brad Thayer and Clint Neil won in a year-best time of 8:56.7, as did the 800 relay squad of Derek Gonzales, Derek Freridge, Don Moore and Matt Haywood, in 1:36.4. Mark Peterson, Haywood, Moore and Gon­ zales ran a 46.2 to win the 400 relay. The 1600 relay team of Belcher, Tom Crattenden, Matt Brown and Neil also won, running a 3:52.1. Hastings confined its recent trend of strong performances in the field events, as Chris Youngs (discus), Chad Lundquist (shot put). Brown (high jump), Gonzales (long jump) and Jason Hetherington (pole vault) all placed first. Lundquist and Gonzales both easily top­ ped year-best distances. Tom Brandt won the 110 hurdles in 17.2, Haywood blazed to victory in the 100 in 11.4. Travis Williams took the 300 hurdle event in 44.6 and Thayer emerged victorious in the 800 with a time of 2:13.3. The Saxons won first and second place in six events, including sweeps in the long jump and 300 hurdles. Coach Paul Fulmer said his team is making excellent progress. Hastings girls post first track victory The Hastings girls’ track team earned its first dual meet victory of the season Tuesday at home against Marshall, 81-47. The Saxons, which lost to Greenville and Hillsdale in its two previous meets, improved to 1-1 in the Twin Valley. Hastings was victorious in II of the 16 events, including all four relays. Three of the five Marshall wins came in the field events. The 3200-meter relay team of Tia Nichols, Vai Blair, Kym Langford and Chris Solmcs won in 11:18, as did the 800 relay team of Alison Gergen, Lori McKeough, Kris McCall and Carrie Schneider. The time was 1:56.7. The 400 and 1600 teams pf Gergen, Jenny Balderson, April Arens, Schneider and Anne Endsley, Renee Royer, Solmes and Kori Cullen were also winners, in 54.8 and 4:43, respectively. Also winning running events for Hastings was Balderson in the 110 hurdles (18.238). Gergen in the 100 (13.598), Cullen in the 400 (1:07.6) Endsley in the 300 hurdles (54.454) and Schneider in the 200 (28.595). In the field events, Endsley prevailed in the shot put with a toss of 27-5. Depth was also a factor, as the Saxons swept both hurdle events and the shot put. Hastings will visit Lakeview tonight. The Saxons’ Matt Haywood lunges for the finish line. Haywood edged his Marshall opponent (left) by .12 of a second In the 97-40 Hastings victory. “Our distance runners are really starting to come on,” he said. "Times are dropping and places are going up.” Fulmer also praised his second 400 relay unit, which has defeated all three varsity teams it has faced. The team consists of Scott Ricketts, Tom Bell, Luke Haywood and Williams. Hastings will visit Battle Creek Lakeview tonight. Middleville no-hitter enough to gain split with Maple Valley Middleville pitcher Steve Baumgartner tossed the area’s first no-hitter of the young season to help the Trojans gain a split of a non-league doubleheader with Maple Valley Tuesday. Baumgartner struck out 11 Lions and walk­ ed three batters in the 5-1 Trojan win in the nightcap. Two of those three walks occured in the first inning, when Maple Valley took a quick 1-0 lead. But Middleville struck back in the bottom half of the inning, scoring four runs. After Jamie Payne was safe on an error, Sam Powell singled. Payne scored on a dou­ ble by Brad Bruner, then John Scheib singled in two more runs. Later in the inning, Seth Nelson's single scored Scheib. With Baumgartner’s pitching heroics, the four runs were more than enough, yet Trojan coach Bernie Weller praised other elements of his team’s performance. “Steve pitched a brilliant game," Weller said. “We played our best game of the year, combining great pitching and defense with timely hitting." “It felt good to get nine hits against a very good pitcher like (Jason) Hoefler." Hoefler, 1-1, did not get a lot of help defen­ sively, either, as two Lion errors helped fuel the four-run Middleville first inning. Powell went 3-for-3 to lead the Trojan hit­ ting attack. In the opener. Maple Valley's Dan Franks scattered seven hits in a 6-2 win. The Lions scored all the runs it needed in the third, when it jumped out to a 4-0 lead. They added two more in the fourth before the Trojans answered with a pair in the bottom of the inning. In the Maple Valley third, five hits and a costly Middleville error gave the Lions a lead they would not relinquish. The top four hitters in the Maple Valley lineup combined for eight hits in the contest off losing pitcher Jeremy Shepard. “They hit the ball very well,” Weller said of the second game. “We’re having our troubles scoring runs. When we get our of­ fense going, watch out!" The Trojans visit neighborhood rival Caledonia on Thursday and Delton Kellogg on Friday. Maple Valley will travel to Battle Creek Pennfield for a key S.M.A.A. doubleheader on Friday. Hastings’ Kym Langford tries to make up some ground on a trio of Marshall runners during Tuesday’s 81-47 victory. Langford was part of the Saxons 3200 relay team, which won by 12 seconds. Sports Hastings golf team fifth in TV meet The Hastings girls’ golf team, which was ninth in the state in the season's first Class B rankings, finished fifth in the first Twin Valley conference meet hosted by Harper Creek. The Saxons were paced by Angelle Cooklin, who shot a 54. Hillsdale, which is much improved this season according to Hastings coach Gordon Cole, won the meet, followed by Sturgis. The Trojans are currently rated fourth. Jeremy Shepard of Middleville rips a solid liner up the middle during the first game of Tuesday’s doubleheader with Maple Valley. Lions' catcher Darrell Stine is at left. Hastings softball team loses Twin Valley opener The Hastings varsity softball team lost its Twin Valley opener Tuesday to Harper Creek 17-7. The Saxons fell behind early 8-1. but mounted a comeback with six runs in the top of the third inning. The rally was keyed by an RBI single by Kristy Abendroth. a two-run single by Elissa Kelly and a two-run double by Tammy Galbreath. Hastings was held scoreless the rest of the way, as the Beavers took advantage of 13 hits and nine walks issued by the Saxon pitching staff. Susan Rhodes, Kelly and Galbreath had two hits apiece to lead the Hastings offense. The Saxons had nine total hits. Hastings coach Larry Dykstra saw some improvement in his team despite the loss. "We played much better defensively.” Dykstra said. “We only allowed three unearned runs." "I was also very pleased with our hitting. We had nine hits off a very fast pitcher and left only five runners on base." The Saxons’ overall record dipped to 1-4. Hastings will visit Lakeview on Thursday. Hastings jayvee softball, edges Harper Creek in 18-17 thriller The J.V. Softball team defeated Harper Creek Tuesday night 18-17. The game went back and forth changing leads right through the fifth inning. In the sixth inning Harper Creek suffered from pitching problems and errors and Hastings pulled ahead by four runs. But the Beavers rallied in the top of the seventh inning on a triple, which put them ahead by one run 17-16. But Hastings Teresa Kelly hit a double with runners on second and third leading Hastings to the win. She was also the winning pitcher. Finishing third was Marshall, followed by Coldwater and the Saxon... Harper Creek, Lakeview and Albion rounded out the field, in that order. The Hastings Country Club will be the site for the next Twin Valley meet, to be held Tuesday. Saxon jayvees win thriller The Hastings junior varsity baseball team rallied from a four-run deficit to pull out a dramatic 10-9 extra-inning win over Harper Creek Tuesday. Hastings trailed 5-1 early in the game, but mounted a comeback to grab a brief 8-7 lead. The Beavers regained the lead 9-8, but the Saxons scored in the bottom of the seventh to force extra innings. Ryan Martin then drove in the game winner in the eighth. Jesse Lyons improved his pitching record to 2-0 with the win. Lyons allowed four earned runs in eight innings of work, striking out five and walking two. Jeremy Castelein belted a pair of doubles to lead the Saxon offense. He drove in three runs. Hastings, which is now 6-0 on the season, will be host to Lakeview on Thursday. Bowling Results Monday Mixers Three Ponies Tack 7316-46 to; Deweys Auto Body 73-47; Clays Dinner Bell 72-48; Andrus of Hastings (Pre-Bowl) 70-54; Grand­ mas Plus One 67-53; Fcrrellgas 65-55; Lazy Girls Inc. 64-56; Hastings Bowl 6316-56 to; Miller Real Estate (Make Up) 63-53; Miller Carpets 59'6-60'6; Girrbachs (Make-Up Prebowl) 54*6-65'6; Pioneer Apartments 54'6-65'6; Music Center 54-66; Outward Ap­ pearance 53-67; Dads Post #241 53-67; Goof Offs 48-72; Michelob 47-73; Cinder Drags 46-74. Good Games and Series - M. Garrett 200-489; S. Neymeiyer 178-483; K. Sutfield 178- 487; S. VanDenburp 202-541; S. San­ born 193-509; M .’rill 207-520; D. Polus 173-479; H. Service 175^486; J. Solmes 181-518; D. Larsen 208-500; V. Carr 189-499; M. Nystrom 187-472; B. Anders 165-474; D. Kelley 203-524; E. Ulrich 179- 507. Good Games - D. Kidder 154: B. Howes 151; P. Thomas 142; P. Seortz 148; T. Allen 123; C. Jiles 145; S. Girrbach 179, K. Palmer 172; S. Decker 153; P. Pennington 156; C. Trumbull 155; F. Schneider 175; K. Falk 163; L. Perry 153; S. Hutchins 155; S. Nash 167; J. Kasinsky 167; R. Kuempel 177; L. Friend 152; M. Moore 167; S. Wilt 190; S. Merrill 173; B. Moore 163; L. Warner 131; B. Cramer 152; M. Westbrook 167. Tuesday Mixed Formula Realty 37-19; Lewis Realty 35-21; Thomapple Valley Equipment 32-24; Marsh’s Refrigeration 31 1/2-24 1/2Consumers Concrete 28 1/2-271/2; Admiral 28-28; Finishing Touch 26-30; Middle Lakers 23-33; Miller’s Carpet 21-35; J&M 20-36. Mens High Games and Series K. Chandler 212-512; J. Wilber 205-506; N. Nelson 187; G. Nicolson 196-517; G. �The Hastings Banner Bowling Results Hause 212-555; N. Sinclair 191-520; D. Johnson 190-532; D. Hause 183; S. Little 207-501; B. Slovinskl 214-516; P. Scobey 216-606. Womens High Games and Series B. Norris 159-485; C. Haupt 173-442; D. Sinclair 167-426; B. Wilkins 203; J. Eaton 467; N. Pomeroy 208-518; F. RuthrufT 189. Sunday Mixed Alley Cats 81 6-466; Die Hards 79-49; Gutterdusters 77-51; Get Along Gang 71 6-566; Really Rotten Snyders 706-57 6; Traitors 67-61. Holy Rollers 666-61 Vi; Pin Busters 636-646; Hooter Crew 63-65; Greenbacks 6016-67'6; Misfits 59'6-6816; We Don’t Care 596-686; Chug a Lugs 59-69; Wanderers 586-6916; Ogdenites 58-70; Thunderdogs 576-706; Sandbaggers 566-716; Middlcakers 436-846. Women’s High Games & Series: D. Van Campen 204-537; A. Snyder 192; R. Haight 227-515; D. Oliver 197; N. Munn 200; B Cantrell 168; B. Bchmdt 198; R. Prior 160; P. Miller 197; L. Barnum 203; M. Snyder 210- 565. Men’s High Games & Series: D. Welsch 224-573; J. Haight 197-537; C. Wilson 215-581; R. Mack 224-559; D. Curtis 211-536; E. Jackson 213-575; J. Miller 198-534; M. Seger 194-502; R. Neymeiycr 188-563; M. Cole 230-581; B. Lake 200; S. Davis 201-575; R. Swift 191-543; R. Ogden 229-535. Thursday Angels Stefano’s 896-346; McDonald's 81-43; Clay’s 76-48; Barry Co. Real Estate 63-61; Enforce Ware 626-616; Lil Brown Jug 616-626; Hastings Mutual 50'6-736. Good Games and Series: C. Williams 141; N. Kloosterman 148; D. Myers 164; B. Moody 187; M. Ingram 165; B. Jones 190. 182. 528; N. McDonald 192. D. Snyder 181; B. Huss 140; C. Burpee 144; L. Horton 145; K. Barnum 146, D. Brooks 175; P. Norris 176; B. Cuddahee 194. 221, 580; C. Moore 187. Thursday Twisters Final Standings Andrus Chevrolet 80-45; Tom’s Market 74-54; B.D.S. Inc. 726-556; Century 21-Czinder 72-56; Hastings Bowl 65-63; Geukes Market 64-64; Hastings Mutual 606-676; Bowman Refrigeration 53-75; Shamrock Tavern 51-77; Ray James Elec­ tromechanical 48-80. Passing the baton... Thursday A.M. Word of Faith No. 2. 79; Northland Optical 786; Question Marks 76; Leftovers 74; Varney’s 706; Valley Realty 686; Hummers 66; Word of Faith No. 1, 64 6; Tea for Three 636; Word cf Faith No. 3, 63; Slow Pokes Thursday, April 18, 1991 — Page 13 596; Bosley’s 59: Belton’s 59; G.L.O.B. 58; Friendly U» -t*.s 576; Kloosterman’s 526; Kreati.c .xomers 52. Good Games: K. Thomason 175; K. Wyerman 150; E. Vannass 169; P. Fisher 178; O. Gillons 176; C. Stuart 165; M. Atkinson 179; 1. Ruthruff 170; F. Lambert 164; L. Williams 138; C. Miles 137; B. Fisher 142; G. Scobey 167; B. Sexton 142; S. Peake 149. High Series A Games: K. Leep 199-557; F. Ruthruff 199-503; C. Smith 157-465; C. Peters 15(M35; J. McGuem 144-406; K. Mizer 165-428; P. Elzinga 166^22; S. Brim­ mer 161-462. J Power 141-406; M. Steinbrecker 129-378; B. Johnson 140-395. High Game - M. Smith 157; K. Sutfin 159; L. Myers 163; C. Wallace 170; N. Bird 159; C. Hurless 164; J. Gasper 173; K. Lancaster 158; L. Weyerman 153; P. Guy 204: K. Hooten 167; L. McDuffee 158; B. Roush 154; S. Neymeiyer 153; S. Sanborn 151; L. Barnum 172; P. Wright 152; D. Staines 153; J. Boursma 141; L. Colvin 150; B. Quada 152. H‘gh Games and Series - M. Smith 157-452; J. Gasper 173-464; P. Guy 204-457; L. Barnum 173-470; B. Quada 185-476. Wednesday P.M. Mace’s Pharmacy 806-476; Misfits 78-50; Friendly Home Parties 77-51; Lifestyles 726-556; Hair Care Center 716-566; Nashville Locker 71-57; Varney’s Stables 70-58; Easy Rollers 596-686; Valley Realty 54-74; — 6-122. High Games & Series: F. Schneider 202-495; B. Vrogindewey 200450; S. Brim- Derek Gonzales (right) passes the baton to an anxious Derek Frerldge In the 800 relay. Hastings will travel to Lakeview tonight. mer 184-493; E Mesecar 182-498; D. Breuer 178495; V. Miller 160-429; P. Snyder 156-432; C. Shellenbarger 160-398; M. Reichard 150-116. C. Watson 164; J. Sanlnocencio 188; V. Slocum 165; B. Smith 162; L. Johnson 154; M. Brimmer 156; C. Sanlnocencio 148. T. Christopher 502. Words to the ‘Ys’ Hastings YMCA-Youth Council’s 3 on 3 Basketball (Final Standings) Vonderhoff................................................. 11-0 Something...................................................10-1 McKeoughs..................................................8-3 Nichols......................................................... 7-4 Wild Thing.................................................. 7-4 Heide............................................................ 6-5 Superette...................................................... 4-7 Non Runners............................................... 4-7 Mad Dog...................................................... 3-8 Stecby............ *............................................ 3-8 Law and Order.............................................2-9 Garrisons.................................................... 1-10 PERSONAL LOANS WILL MEET WITH YOUR APPROVAL You’ll also approve of our low, competitive rates, friendly service and individual repayment terms. 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Bot­ tom: Something— Doug Dailey, Tim Repogle, Dan Welton and Brad Masse. ■■ ■1 r ■ j ■ r ■■ The Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County — presents — YMCA-Youth Council’s High School Volleyball League (Final Standings) Division I: Patriots..................................................... 9-1-0 Ball Blasters.............................................9-1-0 Minor Threat........................................... 5-5-0 Doesn’t Matter.........................................3-7-0 Wild Thangs.............. .............................. 3-7-0 Ace............................................................ 1-9-0 Division H: Runnin Rebels.......................................... 8-2-0 Snap...........................................................7-3-0 Moe Play.................................................. 6-4-0 Swaggers...................................................5-5-0 Spikers.............. ....................................... 4-6-0 IRS...........................................................0-10-0 Division HI: Ahearn.......................................................9-1-0 Hammers...................................................6-4-0 Bad Attitude.............................................6-4-0 Hammer Who.......................................... 4-6-0 3 Men and Frey........................................ 3-7-0 Bump Me.................................................. 2-8-0 YMCA-Youth Council’s High School Indoor Soccer (Final Standings) A League: Endsley.................................................... 2 O-2 Lambert................................................... 2-1-1 Sidekicks.................................................. 2-2-0 Bell........................................................... 1-2-1 Ryans....................................................... 1-3-0 B League: Blue Light Special.................................... 4-0-0 Wild Things.............................................. 2-1-1 Ace-0........................................................ 2-2-0 Pierce........................................................ 0-3-1 The Unknowns.........................................0-2-2 ANNUAL GRAND W YMCA-Youth Council’s Adult Floor Hockey­ Hackers..................................................... 5-3-0 Avengers...................................................6-2-0 Renegades................................................. 5-2-1 leers........................................................... 1-6-1 Destroyers................................................ 2-6-0 Send...lhe BANNER Banner brings ‘news from home’ to local residents vacationing in Florida The Banner provided a touch of home for these three local couples during their stay in Florida. Margret Cook wrote to say she and her husband Marsh and Mr. and Mrs. Herm Bottcher were leaving the Gillespes when the mail arrived. "As you can see we all poured over the lastest news from home - via the Banner." From left, are Marsh Cook, Herm Bottcher, Eileen Gillespie. Margret Cook (with her hand on the paper). Margaret Bottcher and Lyle Gillespie. to a friend! It makes the IDEAL GIFT SUGGESTION awl no mt G'RNTRAL AUDITORIUM WRINGS Ml Tickets ’S’“ Adult I s500 Students & Seniors at the Door The Thornapple Arts Council thanks the business community for its substantial support, which has allowed the council to present the symphony concert this year. �Page 14 — The Hastinas Banner — Thursday, April 18, 1991 POOL continuer1 from page 1 Carl Schoessel, school superintendent, presents science teacher Darwin Hooker with a certificate of appreciation. Hooker, a middle school science teacher, is retiring after 34 years. Happy 21st Birthday... Hastings Board of Education President Michael Anton presents retiring high school art teacher Meria Neeb with a certificate of appreciation for her 25 years of service. — NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING — HOPE TOWNSHIP On Changes to the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance May 6, 1991 — 7:00 p.m. LORI Love ... Dave HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL on M-43 Between Shultz and Head Lake Roads Items to be changed, added or deleted: (1) Delete all numbers before definitions. (2) Article II - Section 2.1 Definitions. (3) Separate The Planning Commission and The Zoning Board of Appeals ■ Establishment, Membership and Duties in Arti­ cle III. Article III shall become The Planning Commission. Article VI shall become The Zoning Board of Appeals. (4) Article IV - Special Exception Uses. (5) Article V - Site Plan Review. (6) Added New Article VII - Variance. (7) Article VI - Non Conforming Uses becomes Article VIII to read Non Conforming Uses, Structures and Lots. Added New Section 8.1 • Temporary Non Conforming Residence Use Permit. (8) Article VII becomes Article IX - Signs & Billboards (9) Article VIII becomes Article X • Area & Setback Regulations. (10) Article IX becomes Article XI • Regulations for Flood Hazard Areas. (11) Article X becomes Article XII • Parking Regulations. (12) Article XI becomes Article XIII - General Protective Regulations. (13) Article XII becomes Article XIV - Health, Sanitation and General Welfare. (14) Article XIII becomes Article XV - Establishment of Zoning Districts. (15) Article XIV becomes Article XVI • AR Zoning District: Agriculture and Rural Residential. (16) Article XV becomes Article XVII • RL 1 Zoning District: Single Family Residential Lake. (17) Article XVI becomes Article XVIII - RL 2 Zoning District: Single and Two Family Residential Lake. (18) Article XVII becomes Article XIX - MHP Zoning District: Manufactured Home Park or Plat District. (19) Article XVIII becomes Article XX • PUD Zoning District: Planned Unit Development. (20) Article XIX Rural Area Convenience Commercial becomes Article XXI • C Zoning Districts: Commercial. C-1 General Commercial District. C-2 Rural Area Convenience Commercial District. C-3 Heavy Commercial District. (21) Article XX becomes Article XXII ■ S Zoning District: State Land. (22) Article XXI becomes Article XXIII • NR Zoning District: Natural River District. (23) Added new Article XXIV -1 Zoning District: Industrial District. 1-1 industrial District • Light I-2 Industrial District - General (24) Article XXII becomes Article XXV - Administration and Enforcement. (25) Article XXIII becomes Article XXVI • Validity, Amendments, Effective Date. (26) Amend the Zoning District Map. Copies of these changes, additions and deletions are available and may be examined on Wednesdays during regular business hours. 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Box 126,129 E. State St., Hastings Professional Resume Service The Jetic activities fund increased J $2,814..62 to reflect gifts received and spent t on the specified items. — Presented certificates of appreciation to retiring teachers Darwin Hooker and Marla Neeb. Hooker came to Hastings in 1961 and taught junior high math and science. In 1963, he was reassigned and has taught science in the junior high and middle school since that time. During his 30 years at Hastings. Hooker was science department chairman for two years and he served as the assistant wrestling coach for two years. Neeb, a Hastings High School graduate who received her undergraduate degree from Western Michigan University in 1957, came back to Hastings in 1966 and worked as an elementary art consultant until 1971, when she became the high school art teacher, a posi­ tion she has held since. — Approved the April personnel report which included notification of the retirement of Hooker and Neeb, and the following notices: high school custodians Donald Con­ verse and Bcmaid Weeks were reassigned to different secrinas of the school; bus driver Bill Wetzel was reassigned to a different shuttle run, reading teacher Mary McKinley return from a one-ycar unpaid leave of absence and the appointment of food services worker Terri Miller. The report also contained the following 1991-92 assignments: Elbert Black, high school retail store advisor; Tom Brighton, middle school athletic director; Joan BossardSchroeder, assistant band director; Joseph LaJoye, band director, Patti LaJoye, choral director, Pat Murphey, high school assistant athletic director and Jeff Simpson, director of driver education. — Heard a report about high school ac­ tivities from Student Council member Elissa Kelly. — Gave its “final approval” for the pro­ posed Hastings High School Educational Travel Club’s travel study trip to Europe dur­ ing the summer, and for the members of the Hastings High School Health Occupations Students of America Club to attend the Michigan HOSA State Conference in Kalamazoo, Friday April 26-28. Schoessel noted that no school funds are us­ ed for these trips, but the school board ap­ proves them in principle. — Heard an educational presentation from middle school teacher Mel Hund, who ex­ plained activities she coordinates in the seventh and eighth grade language arts enrich­ ment classes. — Granted continuing tenure to teacher Dawn James. — Accepted a gift of $1,444.97 from the Hastings Athletic Boosters for repair of the baseball backstop at Johnson Field. — Approved adoption of high school social studies, advanced plastics, health occupations and general metals textbooks. ■ T y^-Cvcn infionnation on a proposed cJraree'Mlftwjft^keyboertling, to the middle school exploratory block program. The board will take action on the proposal at the next regularly scheduled meeting in May. — Announced that the next regular mon­ thly meeting would be held at 7:30 p.m. May 20, in the vocal music room of Hastings Mid­ dle School. Specializing in affordable complete resume service. 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Long Lake - Section 20, l-Go-Wild Plat lying North­ easterly of Guernsey Lake Rd. and Southwesterly of Long Lake. (RL-2) A. Section 16 & 27, show on map better location of Acker's Point where comes almost to M-43. (RL-2) B. Section 16, Oakhill Resort. Which West line abut? Hinewood Plat and the South and East line the shore of Long Lake. (RL-2) C. Section 16 metes and bounds abutting Northerly line of Oakhill Resort, then along Long Lake to South line of Camp Michawana property. North line being said South line Camp Michawana, West line Wilkins Road. (RL-2) 4. Lake 21 - Section 21. Scott's Hillside Park Plat, lying South of Lake 21. (RL-1) 5. Bowker Lake - Section 22. Walthor Plat, lying West of Bowker Lake. (RL-1) 6. Guernsey Lake • A. Section 19, metes and bounds with West line be­ ing East line of Lakewood Estates Plat, South line Guernsey Lake Rd., East line East Section line, North line shore Guernsey Lake. (RL-2) 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. B. Section 20, Baker-Haas Plat, Oakridge Plat, Diane Shores Plat and from East line Diana Shores Plat then along shore Guernsey Lake to West line of Techland Plat (Section 17) a depth of 300 feet. Boun­ dary lines of above; West & North line Guernsey Lake, East line being West line of Techland Plat, South line Guernsey Lake Road. (RL-2) C. Show all of Techland Plat on Map. Section 17 (RL-2) D. Section 18, Sunny Shore Subdivision, lying North of Guernsey Lake bordering on Keller Rd. (RL-2) Head Lake - Section 9, Westview Plat and from North line of Westview Plat along shore of Head Lake to North and South 1/8 line Section 9. Depth of 300 feet. (RL-2) Tillotson Lake - Section 2, metes and bounds located In the NE Vi NW Vs Sec. 2 with North line being North section line, East line Tillotson Lake Road, then along shore line Tillotson Lake foi West line. (RL-2) Big Cedar Lake ■ Section 34, metes and bounds located In NE Vi, SE ’/« Section 34 with West line be­ ing North & South 1/8 line, South line shore of Big Cedar Lake. East line East section line, North line which is begin North 1/8 Post, SE Vi Section 34, then South 550 feet, then East 306.01 feet, then North 65 Degrees 12’ East 461.29 feet, then Nonh 29 Degrees 48’ West 54.13 feet, then North 76 Degrees 11’ East 241 feet, then South 68 Degrees 57’ East 414.83 feet to Lake, then Northeasterly to East section line. (RL-2) Cedar Creek • Section 35, Leinaar Plat No. 1 lying North of Cedar Creek. (RL-1) Change Section 31, C Zone to C-3 Zone Change Sections 25 and 36, C Zone to C-2 Zone Change Section 20, C Zone to C-2 Zone. Adopted: April 3, 1991 Effective: Immediately Upon Publication An Ordinance to amend the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance by the rezoning from R-1 Residential District, Single Family to the R-2 Residential District, Low-Medium Den­ sity, of property described as: Lots 220, 221, 222, 223, and 224 of Algonquin Lake Resorts Properties, Unit #2, commonly known as Lake Algonquin School; and to repeal all Ordin­ ances or parts of Ordinances in conflict here­ with. THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ORDAINS: SECTION I REZONING OF PROPERTY FROM THE R-1 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, SINGLE FAMILY TO THE R-2 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, LOW-MEDIUM DENSITY The Zoning Map as incorporated by reference in the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Or­ dinance is hereby amended by rezoning to the R-2 Residential District, Low-Medium Density, of the following described property: Lots 220, 221, 222, 223, and 224 of Algonquin Lake Resorts Properties, Unit #2, commonly known as Lake Algonquin School. SECTION II EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall taka effect immediately upon publication. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances In conflict herewith are hereby repealed. PHYLLIS FULLER, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 1. Each year four million Americans depend on blood transfusions. 2. The safeguards on the blood supply include conducting seven separate laboratory tests to screen out AIDS, hepatitis and other infectious agents, educating donors on transmissible diseases and encouraging at-risk donors to disqualify themselves from giving blood. 3. Blood banking is one of the most highly regulated areas in health care, governed by multiple federal and state rules. laws, policies and regulations. 4. As an alternative to olood transfusions, today a growing number of people benefit from autologous (self) transfusions. 5. There is no risk of AIDS or other infectious diseases when blood is donated, as sterilized needles are never reused 1 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLOOD RANKS ; 1 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 18, 1991 — Page 15 Band performs Monday in Hastings Sax player leads Count Basie Orchestra into new territory by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer When Frank Foster was a young man growing up in Cincinnati, Ohio, he dreamed of someday becoming a big-band leader. Now at age 60, the tenor sax player leads the Count Basie Orchestra, which will appear in Hastings at 8 p.m. Monday at Central Au­ ditorium. Called one of the best big bands ever, the 55-year-old group founded by William "Count” Basie has set high standards for big band swing. "The Basie Band is the definitive sound in big band jazz. Il's the sound everyone emu­ lates," says Hastings High School band direc­ tor Joe LaJoye, who is sponsoring the group's Hastings performance. Basie died in 1984, but his group remains at the cutting edge of big band jazz music, continuing to record albums and playing over 200 concert dates a year. Band leader Foster has had a long associa­ tion with the group. As a young man, fresh out of the Army in Korea, he joined the Basie organization as a sax player and ar­ ranger. Foster was featured sax soloist and wrote some 125 charts for the group, includ­ ing Basie's entire 1960 album, "Easin' II" "When Basie talked to you about a chart, he told you to keep it simple, swinging, and leave some space for the rhytlim section," Foster said. In 1964, Foster left to front his own big bands and later toured with another top group, the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra. Over the years he has written arrangements for Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Lena Horne, Diane Schuur and others. He was nominated for a Grammy for his arrangement of "La Mer" on George Benson's album, "20­ 20." As a player, his 1984 album collaboration with Frank Wess, "Two for the Blues," earned him another Grammy nomination for best instrumental jazz performance by a group. Since returning in 1986 to lead the Basie band, Foster has brought fresh energy and new music to the band. The group has made three recordings that feature many Frank Foster tunes: "Long Live the Chief," "Diane Schuur with The Count Basie Orchestra" and COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA Frank Foster The world famous Count Basie Orchestra brings classic big band jazz to Hastings Monday with an 8 p.m. performance at "The Legend, The legacy, The County Basie Orchestra." The 1988 live album with vocal­ ist Diane Schuur won a Grammy and was the number one recording on the Billboard jazz polls for an unprecedented 39 weeks. Although the group is working with new music in addition to its old standards, the Basie band is remaining true to its roots, ac­ cording to LaJoye, who has heard the band perform under Foster. "They still have that distinctive sound," he said. "Their style is continuing to evolve, so there's always a fresh approach." With famous hits such as "April in Paris," "Stompin' at the Woodside," and "Opus Prairieville to decide fate of Pine Lake Fire Dept. J-Ad Graphics News Service PRAIRIEVILLE — Despite opposition from township residents and Pine Lake Firefighters, Prairieville Township officials voted 4-1 to develop a five-year contract that would consolidate the Pine Lake Fire Depart­ ment with Barry-Prairieville-Hope (BPH). The contract will allow the township to maintain ownership of the station and the equipment. The board will determine which of these op­ tions to adopt at a later, yet unscheduled date. Township Supervisor Roy Reck developed three options to provide fire services for the township and resolve financial problems he foresees when demands placed on the depart­ ment by the area’s growing population stret­ ches the department’s budget to its limits. The Township Board presented three op­ tions to the public at a special meeting Tues­ day night. As proposed, the option to be pursued by the board would entail a five-year agreement with BPH to provide the township with ser­ vice while Pine Lake serves as a first responder auxiliary unit. One year's notice would be required for either party to ter­ minate the contract. Pine Lake personnel would transfer and become members of BPH. Proof of certifica­ tion would be required for for acceptance by BPH. Pine Lake firefighters would follow BPH rules, procedures and personnel policies and would receive BPH pay for runs and drills. Prairieville Township would continue to own the equipment and station, but use of the equipment and station by BPH would be pro­ vided for in the contract. The township would continue to use the Pine Lake station as a meeting hall and polling place, and liabilities such as gas tank removal would remain township responsibilities, ac­ cording to the proposal. An alternative would be for original equip­ ment to be turned over to BPH. but remaining township property until replaced. All new equipment would belong to BPH. The township would remain responsible for financing the auxiliary department and the proposed budget would be prepared by the township clerk and a BPH officer with township approval required. Plus, the township would continue to make its one-third contribution to BPH. the pro­ posal stated. BPH would determine what areas would be covered by each department. Use of firefighters as medical first responders would be determined by BPH and the Delton Ambulance Service. The township would be responsible for in­ surance on the equipment, and would pay the cost of workers' compensation under the BPH policy. The proposed PLFD agreement with BPH would have to be agreed to by the boards of each member township. The formal agreement will be drawn up by the township attorney and submitted to the Township Board for approval at next month’s township meeting. In order for this agreement to pass, there must be unanimous consent. Once it passes the Township Board, it will be presented to the BPH Board a dissenting vote from any of the three member townships would cause it to be rejected. Basie orchestra is sponsored by the Hastings Band Boosters. Pre-concert entertainment begins one hour before the show, featuring the Hastings High School Jazz Band at 7 p.m. and the Hastings­ based big band, Les Jazz, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are general seating and are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Tickets may be purchased in Hastings at Music Center, WBCH Radio or at the Hastings High School Office. Central Auditorium in Hastings Middle School. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. One,” the Basie organization set the standard for laid back, big band swing. Controlled excitement and laid-back swing, together with Basie's sparse piano stylings and the steady accompaniment of Freddie Green's rhythm guitar were the Basie trademarks for five decades. Green himself died in 1987, just three days after the orchestra finished recording the album "Diane Schuur and The Count Basie Orchestra." But the band today includes musicians who have been with the group for as long as 35 years. Most have been with the orchestra for over six years, meaning they were first hired by Count Basie himself. The Basie band got its start in Kansas City. Basie was a member of Bennie Moten's band in 1935 when Moten died. Gathering a few of Moten's sidemen, Basie put together his own group. Heard by a promoter on a live radio broad­ cast from the Reno Club in Kansas City, Basie's band was asked to come to New York in 1936. The band cut its first record for Decca Records in 1937, and the Count Basie Orchestra was born. Over the years, the Basie organization has made over 75 records, won every major jazz poll and toured the world many times. Many of the biggest names in jazz played in the group, including trumpeter Clark Terry and Grand Rapids tenor sax man Jimmy For­ rest. Other famous soloists, such as Joe Williams, Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald, enjoyed long associations with the group. The 8 p.m. Monday performance of the Look to the future with high performance vinyl replacement windows CHECK OUR SHOWROOM DISPLAY • No Pressure Sales • Free Estimates • Sales and Installation Don't smoke aid save •510,000 by <i 21 •S50.000b»<«B •$100,000 by «t 39 • $250,000 by •$500,000 by <t 57 •$1000,000 by ■ SALES & SERVICE, INC. 218 N. 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Earlier, Geary was convicted of indecent exposure following an an incident at a Hast­ ings store last year, according to police. Geary was charged with the more serious offense cf first-degree criminal sexual conduct following the incident in Hastings in May 1990. That charge carried a maximum penalty of life in prison. Hastings Police said the victim in the case was a 3 1/2-year-old boy whom Geary was baby sitting. In the indecent exposure case, Geary was convicted of exposing himself last summer to two people in a pickup truck in the park­ ing lot of a Hastings convenience store. In other court business: •A man arrested following a family fight in November that led to a stabbing pleaded guilty last Thursday to a lesser charge. Thomas L. Petree, 37, of Grand Rapids was arrested after the incident on a charge of Mi CLASSIFIEDS .The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 Farm Help Wanted Community Notices FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largcmouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chan­ nel Catfish, Perch, and Fathead Minnows. LAGGIS’ FISH FARM, INC., 08988 35lh SL, Gobles, MI 49055, Ph. (616)628-2056 days (616)624-6215 evenings. AREA DIRECTOR NATION­ AL NON-PROFIT ORGANI­ ZATION seeks outgoing, self motivated, individual for area director-four county area. Office in Ionia. Fund raising experience desirable, college degree or equivalent required. Send resume and salary requirements to 880 1st Street Suite #102, Muskegon, Mi 49440. EOE. MEETING OF CONCERNED CITIZENS in opposition to the Collier-Mud Creek, Tri-county Drain Improvement Project 7:00pm Tuesday, April 23, Woodland Fire Bam.________________ Miscellaneous IRISH EYES your kiss can melt diamonds, hope your wishes come true. The toy Recreation WILDERNESS 22’ travel trail­ er in excellent condition, front and rear doors, dbl. bed, couch in the front, a.mJf.m. cassette system, tv antenna, mounted stabilizer jacks, large refrigera­ tor, 301b. tanks, auto cutover control, sway control, hitch and bars, $8450. Ph. 945-9435. Business Services COOK’S CARPET CLEAN­ ING odor problem? Eliminate Malodors of Pets, Sewage, Mildew, Smoke, etc. For carpet and UPHOLSTERY Cleaning or Odor problems, Call 795-9337. FACSIMILE SERVICE: Send or receive your Fax Transmis­ sions. For more information call: Midwest Communications 616-948-9633. Ask for Sue or Rosie.____________________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE. Residential, busi­ ness, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 CAMP COUNSELORS Cooks, lifeguards wanted for summer youth camp. Must be 18 or older, experience desired. Call 616-349-4485 or 616-349-8854 between 8am & 3pm. JANITORIAL SERVICE taking applications for part time evening office cleaning in the Hastings area. Must be depend­ able and have own transporta­ tion. Ideal for housewife. Call 852-1980 between 10a;m.-4p.m. POSTAL JOBS $11.41 to $14.90/hr. For exam and appli­ cation information call 219-769-6649 exL MI168 8am to 8pm 7 days. NURSE: a part-time contractual position is available in a South­ west Michigan Mental Health Agency for a licensed nurse to work with Mentally ill in developcmcntally disabled adults in day programming setting. Experience working with Mental Health clients is preferred. Send Resume to Barry County Community Mental Health Services, 915 West Green SL, Hastings Mi., 49058. No phone calls. EOE. For Sale Automotive 1988 FORD F35O truck box for dual wheels, best offer. Call between 8am and 5pm. 945.957g. ' Thank You WOLFF TANNING BEDS. New Commcrical, home units, from $199. Lamps, lotions, accessories. Monthly payments low as $18. Call today FREE NEW Color Catalog. 1-800-462-9197. CARD OF THANKS ....... ....... We the.......... family of Maynard Tucker wish to express our appreciation for the many kindnesses shown us during the sickness and passing of our husband falhcr. Many thanks to our family Pets _________________________ and friends for their kind acts. AKC LAB PUPS 7 wks. old. We thank Dr. Wildem, Dr. First shots and dcclaws DcnHartog and Dr. Atkinson for removed. Black and yellow their caring concern. Wc will $150. 623-6426._____________ always remember the Pennock LABS,$20,5blxk,4brown, all »“Piul sufr f°r lh™ lc”dCT wonned. 672-9023. Iov'"8 c“5 Wc are thankful for Rev. KcllReal Estate er and Rev. Curtis and their spirFOR SALE: Nice 3 bedroom !tual ’“PF011 durta8 Maynard’s ranch. 948-8259. Ion« dto“?’ „ „ „ A special thanks to Mr. Wren. Last of all how helpful were the National Ads _________________________ people of Hospice who came to HOSPITAL JOBS: start our home and helped us care for S6.80/hr, your area. No experi- Maynard. cncc necessary. For information Thank you. Wc are most call 1-900-226-9399 ext. 1885, grateful to each of you. 6am-8pm 7 days. $12.95 phone Helen Tucker fee. Elaine and John Gradowski Eileen and Phil Higbee CITY OF HASTINGS SPRING CLEAN-UP WEEK — April 22-26, 1991 — The City of Hastings will be picking up yard debris during the week of April 22 through 26th. Material should be at the curb by 7:00 a.m. THE FIRST MORNING, as we will only cover the City once this year. PLEASE DO NOT USE PLASTIC BAGS BECAUSE WE CANNOT ACCEPT THEM AT THE CITY LANDFILL. Only yard trimmings and brush will be ac­ cepted. NO METALS ... or garbage will be accepted. This will be our only clean-up this year. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk Applications being taken for a.. DAY at... COOK The North Inn Restaurant 1005 Tupper Lake St., Lake Odessa • (616) 374-7533 • Jobs Wanted CUSTOM DECKS Free esti­ mates, creative quality work­ manship. Call Leonard Builders, 374-7274. In Memoriant IN MEMORIAM In memory of Allen Sinclair. Happy 18th birthday in heaven with Jesus on April 15th. We sure miss you. Love, Dad, Mom, family & friends CARD OF THANKS Thank You: Golden moments for care given our mother during her stay with you; Pennock Hospital doctors and nurses for treatment and care during her illness; Nashville and Mercy Ambulances for courtesy and kindness; Tendercare nursing home for your excellent care; Dr. Hildebrandt and Dr. Weather­ head for your visits to Tender­ care; Koops Funeral Home of Lake Odessa for your special kindness;The Reverend Robert Kersten of Woodland United Methodist Church for your very comforting words; Organist, Mrs. Vivian Rairigh for the beautiful hymns; Ladies from the Woodland Methodist Church for the delicious luncheon. To all who visited, sent flow­ ers and cards, we, the family of Arlie Slocum thank you so much. God bless. Garth and LaVona Slocum and family Dorothy (Slocum) Karrar and family Vernon and Helen (Slocum) Karrar and family CARD OF THANKS A Tribute to MY SISTER We the KIDDER FAMILY, on behalf of our BELOVED SISTER, ALICE MAE KIDDER, TEBO, CASEY, thank pastor Lee for his kind, comforting words at the time she went to be with her Lord on April 15, 1991. Our many neighborhood friends and relatives who she has known and loved for years, her dear Friends that came a distance to pay their last respects to her. We thank all of you for honor­ ing her with such beautiful flow­ ers and plants that went to her daugthers to cherish. Alice was a very caring daughter of Arthur T. and the late Mina C. Kidder. She was bom, Alice Mae Kidder, on November 8,1935, in Irving Township and the sixth member of our family of seven. During her young life, she was a member of the North Irving Wesleyan Methodist Church and was their pianist for seven years. She went to the Wood School thni the Sth grade and continued her education at H.H.S (Class of •5-1) She was the mother of seven children, 10 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren, during her marriage to James A. Tebo. While growing up her child­ ren, she worked at several facto­ ries, including Flexfab for seven years. She gave up her last job to take care of her mother, Mina, til her de.’.th, then cared for her fathc;, Arthur, until he became a resident of the Veteran's Hospi­ tal in Grand Rapids. I, her SISTER, MARIE, will personally miss my "Sissy", not being able to sit on her deck in the sun and chat with her anymore. I know I have to let loose of her on this earth and i will sec her in the beyond along with my dear “Mother” when God calls me home. So long for now, “Sissy”. Her Family Arthur T. Kidder, Father Robert T. Kidder, Brother Marguerite D. Flory, Sister Raymond L. Kidder, Brother Thomas E. Kidder, Brother Marie E. Chamberlain, Sister and Billie L. Chamberlain, Jr. Nephew assault with intent to commit great bodily harm less than murder and a charge of assault and battery. The first charge is a felony, punishable by up to 10 years in prison, and the second is a misdemeanor. The victim, Thomas Petree Jr., 17, of 2150 Tanner Lake Road, underwent surgery at Pennock Hospital for a stomach wound and liver damage after the 9 p.m. event at his home. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said the in­ cident began when Petree attempted to leave the Rutland Township home after having several drinks. When others stopped him from driving his car, he pulled out his pocket knife, authorities said. The elder Petree pleaded guilty last week to reduced charges in the case. Sentencing has been set for May 16. •A Middleville man accused of having sex­ ual contact with a girl will be *cnienced May 16. Mark G. Knickerbocker, 31, of 11908 Bass Road, pleaded guilty last Thursday to one count of second-degree criminal sexual con­ duct The charge is a felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison. Knickerbocker was charged with one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct following the incidents, alleged to have taken place between September 1989 and July 1990. But last week, he pleaded guilty to one charge in exchange for the dismissal of the other counts. Michigan Stale Police said the incidents, involving a girl under age 13, occurred in Hope Township. •Two teens caught in the act of breaking into a bam have been sentenced to serve 10 months in jail. Mark A. Shriver, 17, and Jeffrey S. Allen, 17, were arrested in November following a high-speed chase begun by Department of Natural Resource officers who spotted the two during the alleged burglary. Conservation officers Scott Wilk and Michael Ludlam were on patrol shortly be­ fore 11 p.m. when they observed a car drive slowly down the 1400 block Ryan Road. The vehicle turned around, turned off its head­ lights and pulled into a driveway. The officers said they saw two men get out of the vehicle and walk to a pickup truck in the driveway. From there, the two went into a barn. After several minutes, they returned to their car. Officers pulled up behind the suspect's car and activated their overhead lights. The sus­ pects then started their engine and sped away, officers said. The conservation officers said they saw the passenger throw iwp objects out pf pie vehi­ cle before giving up the chase. Police recov­ ered a chain saw and a set of wrenches along Fighter Road near Sisson road. Authorities said the homeowner identified the objects as his property. Shriver, of 311 Russell Street, Mid­ dleville, was charged with entry without breaking, a five-year felony offense, and with fleeing a police officer. Allen, of 6400 Fighter Road, Freeport, was charged with en­ try without breaking. Allen pleaded guilty in March to a reduced charge of attempted entering without break­ ing. Shriver pleaded guilty in February to a similar charge. The two also were ordered to pay $1,000 in court costs and to spend five years on proba­ tion. They were’ ordered to make restitution for damages in the case. •A Grand Rapids native, accused of writing a bad check at a Hastings business, war sen­ tenced last week to serve nine month .n the Barry County Jail. Ricki Lee Horton, 35, also was ordered to pay $4,875 in restitution, $1,000 in court costs and $250 in fines. Horton was placed on probation for five years. Hastings Police said Horton cashed a bad check in June 1990 for $282 at Barry County Lumber on an account thav could not cover the check. Charged with writing a bad check, Horton pleaded guilty to the charge in March. Horton could have received a 13-month sentence in prison for the offense. •A Hastings man arrested last year for selling marijuana was sentenced to a prison term last week for violating his probation. Willie Burton, 25, of 312 W. Mill Sl, was sentenced to serve 14 to 24 months in prison for the violation. He received credit for 221 days previously served in the Barry County Jail. Burton was arrested in March 1990 for de­ livery of marijuana and conspiracy to deliver marijuana to a police undercover informant But he later pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of attempted delivery of the drug. Following sentencing last year for that of­ fense, Burton was arrested for two probation violations. In March, he pleaded guilty to the violations. Police Seat Five arrested in restaurant bombing HASTINGS - One adult and four juveniles were arrested Monday in connection with the explosion of a small, homemade bomb in an entrance foyer at McDonald's in Hast­ ings. The April 1 explosion caused no injuries and did no damage to the restaurant according to Hastings Police. Christopher Pillars, 18, of Hastings, was charged with delivery of an explosive with in­ tent to frighten. That is a felony offense, punishable by up to four yean in prison plus The identities of the four teens, ages 15 and 16, were not released oy poiice. Cases against them were turned over to Barry County Juvenile Court. Police said restaurant employees identified the car the five drove in and copied down the license plate number before they left after the bomb explosion. Authorities used the in­ formation to track the suspects down. Witnesses on April 1 said a suspect carried the device into the foyer and walked back out of the building about 10 p.m. The package emoted smoke and exploded seconds later, spraying glass all over the foyer. Hastings Police said the incident is one of several similar recent acts committed in Al­ legan and Barry counties using ordinary household items to create the explosion. Police asked that the items used to make the bomb not be reported. $2,800 taken In house burglary JOHNSTOWN TWP. - Nearly $2,800 worth of household goods were stolen Monday during a morning burglary on Strickland Road. A VCR, stereo components, camera equipment binoculars and a .22 Marlin semi-au­ tomatic rifle were reported taken from the home in the 3100 block of Strickland Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said the burglar searched the entire house, going through drawers in several rooms. Authorities said the burglar even attempted to remove a glass globe from a ceiling light fixture. The burglar broke a basement window to enter the home between 7:30 a.m. and noon, deputies said. Thief carries off bull calves from farm BALTIMORE TWP. - A thief who apparently knows little about animals stole two bull calves from a farm on Charlton Park Road. Michigan State Police said the thief took the two least valuable Holstein bull calves from the herd. Then he swiped the wrong cattle feed. The animals, born on March 28, were taken during the night from Clarann Farms, 5170 S. Charlton Park Road. One animal is a premature bull calf, weighing about 60 pounds, with a bowed front. The other animal is in good health, weighing about 80 pounds, and is almost black in color. Troopers said the thief forced open a locked gate to take the animals from the farm. The thief carried them to a nearby car, stumbling in the process and dropping one of the bull calves. ' The owner said the thief collected five pounds of adult calf pellets in a bucket and took the feed with him. But the young animals were eating a milk supplement and could not eat the pellets. The animals together were valued at $250. Police have no suspects. Driver hurt In crash with deer HOPE TWP. - A Delton driver was hospitalized Tuesday after colliding with a deer on South Wall Lake Road just south of Ashby Road. Amy L. Boulter, 19, of 7433 S. Wall Lake Road, was taken to Delton Ambulance and treated at Pennock Hospital for minor injuries after the 7:45 a.m. accident Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Boulter was driving north on Wall Lake Road when the deer ran into the road from the north side of the pavement Stereo speakers, tools stolen in burglary MAPLE GROVE TWP. - A set of stereo speakers and tools valued together at $350 were stolen last week from on home on Evart Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said a burglar kicked in the rear door to enter the home in the 9400 block of Evart Road on April 11. The burglar took place during the day, au­ thorities said. The burglar removed the speakers from the living room and took the tools from the basement Nothing else was reported missing. Two hurt In triple rollover YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. - Two Wyoming men were hospitalized Saturday after a triple rollover accident on Chief Noonday Road. • Driver George J. Siedis, 23, was cited for drunken driving after the 11 p.m. accident just west of Norris Road. Siedis and passenger Tim Mekker, 24, were treated at Pennock Hospital after the crash. Michigan State Police said Siedis was driving west on Chief Noonday Road when his 1987 Chevy pickup truck left the right side of the road. The truck turned sideways and rolled over three times before coming to rest upside down. Troopers said Siedis was wearing a safety belt but Mekker was not wearing a restraint. Stolen boat motor found; others missing CASTLETON TWP. - A boat motor found dumped in the Thomapple River last week has been traced to the theft of five motors from Barry’s Resort on March 22. The recovered 40 horsepower Evinrude apparently was damaged, then disregarded by the thieves, according to Michigan State Police. The motor was ore of five Johnson and Evinrude motors reported stolen off of boats from the area of Chariton Park Road near M-79. Two other boats were reported damaged in the March 22 incident Police are continuing to search for the other missing motors. (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service) Nurses Aide Classes Beginning...APRIL 30th Part-time positions available. Call Char Rentz at Tendercare Hastings for an interview...945-9564 HELP WANTED • Plastic Injection Mold Operators • Trained Mortgage Loan Processor with Data Entry Experience Now accepting employment applications Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. only ALL FEES ARE EMPLOYER PAID specialize In Permanent & Temporary Placement and Contract & Payroll Services ______ . Call 948-8600 We PtnsoNNti Al- P.O. Pom 126 129 E. Stair St. Haalinga. Ml 49058 inc. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-04-25.pdf 3ff5daaf9146411643ecad108ae106c0 PDF Text Text Closed head injury has victim in limbo Ag agent named for Barry County Hastings streak goes other way See Story, Page 2 See Story, Page 3 See Story, Page 12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings Banner THURSDAY. APRIL 25. 1991 VOLUME 137. NO. 13 News Briefs Syrup Festival starts Friday The 51st annual Maple Syrup Festival will be held this weekend (April 26-28) in Vermontville and a full slate of ac­ tivities are planned. Included will te a talent show, parades, arts and crafts exhibits, spor­ ting events and demonstrations, a car­ nival and plenty of food, including an ali-day pancake breakfast and a chicken barbecue. The talent show will start things at 6:30 p.m. Friday. The amusements and carnival rides will begin at 4 p.m. Friday. Holli Hale will be crowned 1991 Syrup Queen by 1990 Queen Tina Yost Saturday at 11 a.m., the same time Albert and Mary Bell, parade marshals, will be introduced. The parade will step off at 2 p.m. Saturday. The Barry County Commission on Ag­ ing will have a free "Senior Law Day” Wednesday, May 1, beginning at 9 a.m. State Rep. Bob Bender of the 88th District (Barry and Ionia counties) will stan the day with a legislative update. Mickey Fisk, president of the local chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driv­ ing then will present information on MADD’s efforts to curb drunken driving incidents in Barry County. Wayne Tanner of the Michigan In­ surance Bureau will take up the topic of long-term care insurance and consumer fraud. After lunch. Senior Law Day par­ ticipants will be given a tour of the newly renovated Barry County Courthouse. "This will be an exciting opportunity for senior citizens and other interested persons to participate in discussions regarding various legal issues,” said Tammy Pennington, director of the COA. All activities, except for the cour­ thouse tour, will take place at the COA Building at 120 N. Michigan Ave. in Hastings. A $1 donation for the luncheon meal will be requested. The day will be co-sponsored by the Area Agenncy on Aging, Region III. The Barry County Commisrion on Ag­ ing is a United Way agency. Finals slated for quiz bowl The final round of the Hastings High School Academic Quiz Bowl will take place at 7 p.m. Friday at the Central School Auditorium. The event, sponsored by the Hastings Kiwanis Club, will pit the top two teams remaining in the competition. One team will be "Revelation,” which includes Capt. Indya Barlow, Jason Carr, Kelli VanDenburg and Kitt Carpenter. The other unit, "Kamikaze,” will in­ clude Capt. Mike Anton. Jim Toburen, Dan Styf and Nate Allyn. Music will be provided by the Hastings High School jazz band and there will De readings num uk D><u>>a Club. See COUNCIL, Page 3 Architect John Piller used an old photograph of the Hastings Hotel, In the early 20th century, while he made his proposal to the City Council to renovate and restore the historic downtown structure. Hastings Hotel renovation idea wins council support by David T. Young Editor An effort is under way to breathe new life into the now defunct Hastings Hotel. The downtown landmark, more than a century old, but closed down more than a year ago after falling into a state of disrepair, will be completely restored and renovated if plans by an architect and local officials bear fruit. Arhitect John Pillar of Gun Lake told the Hastings City Council Monday that he wants to remodel the idle structure, built in 1886, into a modern hotel and restaurant and he presented a plan to fund the project, estimated at S985.000. Pillar has an option to buy the building, now owned by Dick Gless. Under the funding plan, which Pillar worked out with the Joint Economic Development Commission, the city would use a $200,000 Community Development Block Grant, the Downtown Development Authority would contribute $110,000, a private "loan pool" would kick in S450.000, he would put in $125,000 for architectural fee and operating and an asset based lender would be responsible for S 100,000 in equipment "It's a unique plan," said Mayor Mary Lou Gray. "What we need (from the council) is a notice of intent to apply for the block grant." Felpausch to purchase Plumb’s in Lake Odessa? RISC director lauded by state Jane Norton, director of Recycling in Barry County, las! weekend received an official commendation from the Michigan Legislature. The document lauded Norton’s efforts on behalf of the environment in Barry County, particularly in the area of en­ couraging recycling. Norton received the honor during Earth Day ceremonies at Fish Hatchcry Park Saturday afternoon. Additional News Briefs Appear on Page 2 Hanover Village project wins OK by David T.Young Editor The largest single development in Hastings has received the green light to proceed. The Hastings City Council Monday night unanimously approved a new ordinance to clear the way for the 80-acre Hanover Village project. Developer Truman Dollar and Apha Properties of Grand Rapids have been work­ ing with the city on changing zoning re­ quirements on the parcel on South Hanover Street to accommodate a huge office and resi­ dential complex. Hanover Village, when it is completed, will include a mobile home park, duplexes, office buildings, a commercial strip and apartments. Plans call for the project to be phased in over 10 years and its ultimate cost is expected to run between S10 million and $12 million. The new ordinance approved Monday sets up the parcel as a Planned Unit Development. There were some minor changes in the wording of the ordinance, as suggested by City Attorney James Fisher, but other than that, there wasn't much opposition to the agreement. Councilman Franklin Campbell said he still thought it would be better if the devel­ oper had a bond rather than a letter of credit to assure the project's completion. “The bond protects us better than any letter of credit, am I correct?' he asked Fisher. The attorney answered in the affirmative, but he noted, "It doesn’t matter what label you put on it A letter of credit is typically used in this type of transaction." Richard VanLare, representing Alpha Properties at the meeting, said, "It’s our in­ tent that a bank will provide the letter. "We'll make sure the it's agreeable with the council and your legal counsel." The council's approval of the ordinance fol­ lows a positive recommendation from the Planning Commission. A public hearing on the project was held April 1. Construction at the site will begin later this spring. In other business Monday, the council: • Approved requests for Memorial Day and July 4 parades, under the direction of Police Chief Jerry Sarver. The Memorial Day parade this year will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 27, under the leadership of the Laurence J. Bauer Post No. 45 of the American Legion. The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce is planning die July 4 parade to honor the returning troops from Operation Desert Storm in the Middle East. • Referred to the Budget Committee a re­ quest for a city contribution of SI,500 to the COA to have Senior Law Day i PRICE 25' by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer 1*he purchase of Plumb's Vatu Kite in Lake GuCasu by rcljMuZCu-Focd Centers is currently under negotiation, according to a spokesperson for Plumb's Value Rite President Roger Eikenber:y. Though Plumb’s corporate offices in Muskegon confirmed Tuesday that a sale was achieved and that Felpausch would take over early next month, E’kenberry later issued a statement mat a iate had not been completed. "Nothing l-’s been finalized as far as a sale," according to Eikenbcrry's secretary. "We're still in negotiations." Felpausch Senior Vice President of Operations Don Lawrence had no comment on the pending deal. "I’m hearing the same rumors you are," said Lawrence. "I simply don't have a com­ ment on it as this time. There is nothing to confirm." According to Eikcnberry’s secretary, the Lake Odessa grocery is the only one in Plumb's 15-store chain being bartered for by Felpausch, headquartered in Hastings. Plumb's, at 820 Jordan Lake Ave., employs about 20 people who are members of the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 951, and has maintained its Lake Odessa location since its 1985 purchase of the former Johnson's Food Basket Felpausch is a non-union company with 20 supermarkets and two convenience stores in 16 communities in central and southern Michigan and in northern Indiana. That move by the city was approved unanimously, but not without a few questions being asked and concerns raised. Councilman Donald Spencer said he worries about what might happen if the developer gives up on the project "and skips town.". And he said he was nervous about the city contributing to the Hotel renovation when it would be owned privately. "This (project) is something that’s new to us, it's hard for us to grasp," said Mayor Pro Tern David Jasperse. "But we were going to build a plant (with block grant money last year) for someone on Starr School Road." Gray said Coldwater has had success with public funding of projects similar to this one. She noted that all of the funding sources must come through in order to make the project happen. "It's all contingent on all the pieces of the pie falling into place," she said. "You don't know unless you try, and if you don't try, it falls down all around you." Dick Beduhn, retired chief executive officer of Hastings Savings & Loan and a member of the Downtown Development Authority, said that group didn't take .is decision to contribute to the project lightly. "We felt the SI 10,000 would be well spent to acquire the belter tax base," he said. Gray then pointed out that the city ultimately would benefit because the upgraded building would bring in more money on the tax rolls. "We'll get our money back," Jasperse said. Pillar told the council he would like to refurbish the upper two floors and mpke the current 28 hotel rooms into 20. Other rooms would be used for conference and committee space. On the first floor, he said he'd like to restore the restaurant, construct a new kitchen and install an elevator and make it a barrierfree facility. He also plans to build a secondary entrance. Pillar said he's still exploring what to do with the basement. He also said he would like to have the Hastings Hotel use its old liquor license, but he wouldn't want an open bar. Rather, he would be interested in serving alcohol with meals. "We'd like to see it returned to what it was, a restaurant and hotel," he said. "Financially, it’s a considerable sum, but we think it's worth the cost. "It's a very prominent building in Hastings, overlooking the courthouse (across See HOTEL, Page 3 Retired military man is new Red Cross director by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Promoting the Red Cross and helping it grow and serve the community is the goal of retired Army Master Sgt. Fredrick Swinkunas or Hastings, new vaCcuuvc director of th* Barry County Chapter of the Red Cross. "As retired military. 1 have had a lot of dealings with the Red Cross over the years.” said Swinkunas. who will take assume his new position Monday . April 29. "The Red Cross is the first place a soldier will turn to in times of trouble. " However. Swinkunas emphasised that the Red Cross is not just for military personnel and their families. "We (the Red Cross) don't serve just the military, we serve the community as a whole with our blood drives, disaster relief and other programs." he said. As executive director. Swinkunas will have a variety of responsibilities, including ad­ ministering a variety programs such as coordinating disaster relief for single families See DIRECTOR, Page 5 Fred Swinkunas �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 25, 1991 Area woman’s closed head injury is grim teaching tool by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer fhc room Debbie Linske spends most of her days in looks much like the bedroom of any young single woman. Stuffed animals and pictures of family and friends fill the shelves. There is a television set and a tape player and a pinup calender with a muscular hunk of a man dressed in only the barest suggestion of a red bathing suit. Debbie has plenty of gentlemen callers, at whom she sometimes smiles, but none bring flowers or candy. They do carry clipboards and stethoscopes. Just what the sandy blonde-haired, 24-yearold woman thinks of her surroundings at the Grand Valley Health Center, no one knows because she hasn't spoken a word or turned her body or lifted her hand to her face since a car accident in 1984. Doctors saved her life, but a closed-head in­ jury left Debbie in a vegetative shadow world, somewhere between life and death. "She knows what’s going on when she’s feeling well," said Lynn Brouwers, director of the Brain Injury Program at Grand Valley Health Center. "She recognizes people who she cares about. She can smile and show she’s mad through her facial expressions." Debbie is one of a half million people each year who suffer a closed-head injury, an acci­ dent that causes serious and usually irrepara­ ble brain damage. Some closed-head injuries are the result of falls or beatings, but the ma­ jority come from automobile accidents, said Brouwers. "If you are going 50 mph and you hit something, your brain stops at 50 mph," Brouwers said. "You don't have to hit any­ thing. The injury occurs when the brain is shaken around." The accident has changed Debbie’s life and her family's as well. "I’m just becoming normal after six years," said Debbie's mother, Geri Szczepanek. "I’m just becoming stable and accepting what has happened." Now the Hastings-area resident is spearheading efforts to bring better care to victims of closed-head injuries. She also is beginning a campaign to warn other young people about the dangers of head injuries from car accidents. "Kids think you have an accident, and you die or you get well," Szczepanek said. "There’s a whole 'nother limbo." "When I see someone speeding I say, 'Buddy, is it really worth it to spend the rest of your life in a wheelchair to go a few miles faster?"’ A graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School, Debbie was to have started college the next day when the accident on Aug. 26, 1984, changed her life. Debbie took a drive with a close friend and two of his buddies when the driver drove through a stop sign into the middle of a main road in Jackson. A passing pickup truck struck the car broadside. Her friend was thrown out of the car and killed. Debbie was bounced from side to side in the car. Debbie was brought to the hospital with head injuries, broken ribs, a broken collar­ bone and internal injuries. "When they called me to come down to the hospital, they told me to contact my whole family to come home," Szczepanek said. "In other words, she was going to die." Doctors performed a craniotomy, removed her spleen and set numerous broken bones. A graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School, Debbie Linske (left) suffered a closed-head injury in a car accident the day before starting college in 1984. Now in a vegetative state, Debbie is unable to lift her hand to her face and hasn't uttered a sound since the accident, according to her mother, Geri Szczepanek (right). She spent the next two months in intensive care. "There was so much glass in her body, I was picking it out for weeks," Szczepanek said. Debbie's family later learned that the car’s driver had been drinking before the accident He was convicted of negligent homicide and jailed for one year. The truck driver had been drinking as well, but because he had the right of way, he was not prosecuted. When Debbie was stable, she was moved to St Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids while still in a coma. In November 1984, she was taken to Grand Valley Medical Center and has remained there ever since. After four months in a coma, with a respi­ rator and feeding tube, Debbie opened her eyes and the machines were disconnected. On Christmas Day in 1984 Debbie came home for the afternoon for the first time. "When she returned that evening, I gathered my other three girls and told them 'What you see is what you get. Anything over and above would be a miracle.'" she'said.'"Easy to say, hard to accept." Szczepanek says the old Debbie is dead. This is a new Debbie. "Debbie was the vibrant one, she was the witty one," Szczepanek said. "She was bub­ bly and fun. Everyone liked Debbie." At Thomapple Kellogg High School, Debbie ran cross country and acted in plays. She had won a scholarship to study drama at Jackson Community College. "I used to wonder why she did so much," Szczepanek said. "Now I know why. She had so little time to do it all." Today, Debbie is placed in a special wheelchair for up to five hours a day. Staff members and family take her out for activities and walks. Experts said they know Debbie can see and hear to some extent, but they have no way of knowing what she understands. "Deborah is in her own world. She wants to be happy in her own world," Szczepanek said. "When she is, she smiles. She can cry, but she doesn’t cry out loud. We have seen the tears." Debbie follows some movement with her eyes. Sometimes she raises her thumb slightly to give a "thumb’s up" sign. "You have to be very slow and very pa­ tient," Szczepanek said. "It takes a long time for things to reach her brain. It took six years for her to learn to count to five on her fingers." Brouwers said Debbie is unlikely to get better. "If a person is as disabled for as long as she has been, you can't expect a miracle," Brouwers said. "You can hope for one." The brain is a delicate organ with a consis­ tency like Jello, Brouwers said. It takes little effort to Chuse -injury. But once injury is done, it rarely is reversible. "There is seine spontaneous recovery, but we’re not really sure how the brain repairs it­ self," she said. "We don't know who is going to wake up and who isn't." At Grand Valley Health Center, Debbie re­ ceived daily active therapy for two years. "She was making qualitative changes, but it wasn't making any difference in her level of independence," Brouwers said. Today, she continues to receive therapy to keep her arms and legs limber. Debbie also attends movies and watches games though she is unable to participate. "I will never take Debbie home. Never," Szczepanek said. "You’ll never get the social­ ization and the therapy she gets." TURN YOUR DREAMS INTO REALITIES Three years ago, Szczepanek gave up her job. Today, she, her husband, Art, and her daughter, Pam, alternate visiting Debbie at least six days a week. "You have to stimulate them physically, or they just retract," Szczepanek said. "They go into a fetal position.” Together with Debbie, the family listens to music, tells jokes and talks about boys. Sometimes Debbie reacts, but other times there is nothing. "It's pretty heard to talk to someone who can't talk back," Szczepanek said, "it's hard to look at someone who has a look of stress or pain and not know where it's coming from." Since the accident, Debbie has had six bouts with pneumonia, several corneal ulcers, many urinary infections and one kidney removed. "She has been so ill, I've said I’m getting selfish and she's suffered enough," Szczepanek said. "I’ve said 'God, if you want to take her, take her.’" In the meantime, Szczepanek hopes to work with the national and Michigan Head Injury Alliances to improve medical care and facilities for victims of head injuries. The National Head Injury Alliance marks National Head Injury Awareness Day Sat­ urday to make people aware of the tragedy of head injuries. In 1980, only two of 10 people who suf­ fered severe head injuries survived. Today that number has risen to eight of 10. "Now the challenge is how do we develop quality of life for people ’eft with such severe degrees of disability," Brouwers said. "There are not many facilities that would take Deb because she needs so much care." About 75 percent of closed-head injury vic­ tims recover enough to move to a foster home or to return to their own homes. The Debbie Linske, at age 16, one year before the 1984 accident. remaining 25 percent, like Debbie, are unable to function without constant care. Szczepanek also hopes to tell Debbie's story to other young people, to warn them about the dangers of drinking and driving and reckless driving. "Everybody says, 'Are you going to go back to work?’" Szczepanek said. "No, this is my job now. "I'm going to take Debbie into the schools," she said. "I can't do anything to make her better, but I can educate others. "I can't take care of the world, but I can take care of my little comer." ‘Wind-mobile’ contest results told The Hastings Middle School classes of Jan Foley, Dawn James and Richard Nauta have been studying alternative energy. As part of their lesson, the students constructed wind-powered cars, which could use only wind energy to move. Each class had a competition to find the top three wind-mobiles. The students then advanced to the finals, where they com­ peted against the other classes. Pictured are finalists for the "Wind Powered Car Blow Off,” (front, from left) Abel Johnston, Brian Hubert, Stella Elliot, Adam Smith, LeeAnn Miller, Elizabeth Lincolnhol, (second row) Mariah Dorsey, Andrea Jones, Scott Smith, Kevin Busby, Amanda Farmer, (third row) Josh Curtis, Scott Potter, Kim Allen, Jodi Songer, Kristen Dicken­ son and Leslie Stafford. 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Td) MEDICATIONS INFORMATION SELF BREAST EXAM INSTRUCTION POSTURAL ANALYSIS FOOT EVALUATIONS GLAUCOMA SCREENING VISION ACQUITY EAR EXAMS (AM ONLY) HEARING SCREENING DENTAUORAL EXAM CANCER/CARDIAC RISK ANALYSIS STRESS EVALUATION FREE MEASLES VACCINE FOR: • Children in middle/high schoul/collcge who have had only MMR since 12 months of age. Anyone horn in 1957 or after who has not had measles or the vaccine.____________ >, �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 25, 1991 — Page 3 New ag agent is from Caledonia by David T. Young Editor The Barry County Cooperative Extension Service didn’t have to go very far to find its new agriculture agent. Jim Good of Caledonia has been named to the position, succeeding Teresa Crook, who left last September to become a research analyst with the sugar industry in the Thumb area of Michigan. Good may be a familiar name, particularly to those who live in the northwest section of the county. Jim’s father. Jerry, is Caledonia Township Supervisor and Jim was active in FFA before he graduated from Caledonia High School in 1987. Now he’s a senior at Michigan State University, getting ready to graduate in June with a bachelor's degree in animal science. Because of the need to finish his studies. Good will not start here until mid-June, but he said he is looking forward to the experience. “I feel that my practical background and knowledge gained at school will be an asset, as will my familiarity with the territory,” the new ag director said. “As an agent. I’d like to work with people on a more personal basis so they will work with us more often.” Good grew up on a 300-cow dairy farm in Caledonia Township. He was president of the Caledonia chapter of the FFA and he won the state and five-state regional dairy production awards. He went on to finish second in the na­ tional contest, which earned him a tour of six European countries in the summer of 1988. At MSU, he has served as president of the State Dairy Club and he is an officer for the Farm House Fraternity on campus. “He has been in a lot of leadership roles,” said Jan Hartough, Barry County Extension Director. "He has a lot of good experience. “But we were impressed most with his per­ sonality," she added. "We think he’ll be a good team player.” Hartough said the process in selecting the new ag agent was delayed because of a hiring freeze at Michigan Slate University, which meant the Extension Service was unable to Jim Good post the position at the school until February. “There were a lot of good candidates,” Hartough said. "And we had a very intensive screening process. We interviewed four can­ didates as finalists.” Hartough said Good had several other job offers, but he decided to go with the Barry County post after it was offered to him last week. “We were impressed with him,” she said. “He already knew something about the coun­ ty and he’s got a good picture of the needs of the community coming in.” Perhaps one of the most interesting ex­ periences Good had was last summer, when he was farm manager for Domino’s Pizza Farms in Ann Arbor. He said he hired and supervised a group of employees. “It was a nice facility.” he said. “And it was a good chance to gain some management experience.” Good also has been a research assistant for the MSU Crop and Soils Department and has worked in farm personnel for die MSU Dairy Facility. The Good family also has had a lol of con­ tact with MSU and the agriculture program. Father Jerry attended lhe school and met his future wife. Judy, while she worked at the Dairy Science Department in 1962. Jim’s older brother, Steve, now 243, graduated from MSU with a bachelor’s degree in crop and soils. He now is a nutri­ tional consultant for a feed firm in the Thumb area. Mrs. Good said she believes that Jim and Steve both had many of the same Michigan State professors that their father did. The youngest brother. David, 12, is a sixth grader at Caledonia Middle School, and he threatens to break lhe MSU connection with ideas of attending lhe University of Michigan. When asked how she felt about her son get­ ting the ag agent’s job in Barry County, Judy Good said, "I think it’s a neat opportunity for Jim. I like the idea that he’s going to be able to help other farmers and he’ll be close to home.” Jim Good said he has a few things he’d like to do in lhe job here. One is to implement low input sustainable agriculture, making lhe far­ ming industry more compatible with the environment. "Barry County is in a unique situation because we can use the Kellogg Biological Station (in Hickory Comers) to see if these programs can work,” Good said. But the most important thing, he said, is to meet with and get to know Barry County fanners. "I’d like to get to know the producers,” he said. “I’d like them to become confident in contacting us. "Right now. I’m looking forward to graduating and then getting started.” Rep. Jondahl to return for 1 st Friday session State Rep. Lynn Jondahl will talk about tax­ ation and the slate budget crisis at lhe First Friday Brown Bag Lunch and Learn program May 3 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. The session will serve as the last of a threepart series on Michigan’s current budget crunch. State Rep. Bob Bender led off the series in March with a talk on the origins and potential solutions for the problems. State Rep. David Hollister appeared in April to give a different point of view, as he is a Democrat and Bender is a Republican. Jondahl, who also is a Democrat, is chair­ man of the House Taxation Committee. An ordained United Church of Christ minister, he was first elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 1972 and now is serving his 10th term. Jondahl, 54, earned a bachelor’s degree in history from the State University of Iowa in 1958 and he graduated from the Yale Univer­ sity Divinity School in 1962. During his nearly 20 years as a legislator, he has won a number of awards and has serv­ ed on many committees. Jondahl's 59th House District covers East Lansing, Meridian Township, Williamston Township, the City of Williamston, Wheat­ field Township and Locke Township. The longtime legislator was the first speaker when the Lunch and Learn series was launched in the spring of 1989.. Back then he talked about education finance reform. which six months later translated into the state referendums on Proposals A and B. The Lunch and Learn program, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, is held on the first Friday of every month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Each pro­ gram begins at 12:05 p.m. and lasts until about 12:55. Those who plan to attend may bring their own lunches. The Democrats will furnish cof­ fee and tea. filed petitions to seek another term. The other incumbents are Clerk Sharon Vickery, Treasurer Jane Barlow and Board of Review Member Russ Doty. Nine people also will be elected to a Charter Revision Commission if a charter re­ vision proposal passes in November. Thus far, four candidates are seeking posts on that panel. • Learned that there will be a meeting of of­ ficials from the city and Hastings, Rutland and Carlton townships to talk about renewal of the contract for service from Mercy Ambulance Service of Lansing. • Accepted the offer from Robert Taylor to buy a land locked seven-acre parcel along the Thomapple River adjacent to property he owns. Taylor offered the city S3,750. • Approved the closing of Boltwood Street from Marshall to South streets after receiving petitions. The Hastings First United Methodist Church is observing its scsquicentennial this year and the first in a series of events is planned for Wednesday evening. May 1. The opening activity will be a kickoff dinner and program at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Chalk artist Donald Daverman of Grand Rapids will present the history of the church, which began in 1841 when the Methodist Con­ ference appointed a circuit rider, the Rev. Daniel Bush, to be the first preacher at the Hastings charge. The Rev. Bush was given a salary of S80 per year. Also during the evening and throughout the summer, the Historical Room will display pictures and other memorabilia. Charlotte and Adelbert Heath are in charge of the photo display project Those attending any of the First United Methodist Church sesquicentennial functions between now and September are encouraged to wear “centennial-type clothing.” The sesquicentennial series will con­ clude Sept. 15 with a Sunday potluck. Marshall and Margaret Cook are in charge of the celebrations and there are several committees to assist them. Harp concert set for May 5 Maria Royce Hesse, principal harpist with the Grand Rapids Symphony Or­ chestra, will present a harp concert at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Bottcher, 1543 Liberty Lane, Hastings. The event is sponsored by the Thornapplc Arts Council of Barry County, with Jean Jongbloed serving as chairwoman. The concert is open to lhe public, but seating is limited. Dessert will be served at the conclu­ sion of the musical presentation. Tickets, at $5 per person, must be pur­ chased in advance by cr'ling 945-9303 or by sending a check to the Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County, 4897 Thomapple Lake Road, Nashville, 49073, by, May 1, with “harp concert" designated on the envelope. A Hastings Downtown Development Authority meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, in the City Hall Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway. Rep. Lynn Jondahl • Referred to* the Water and Sewer Committee requests for sewer and water ser­ vice on Marshall Street from Market to Young streets. • Approved necessary expenses for Vickery to attend the International Institute of Municipal Clerks in Grand Rapids May 19­ 23 and for Police Chief Jerry Sarver to attend a Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police convention in June. • Referred to the Streets Committee a re­ quest from Christopher Earl and Scott Edwards to take care of flooding problems on N. East and Wilson streets. The two men said they believe the water is contaminated be­ cause grass in the area is dying. Director of Public Services Mike Klovanich said he doesn't believe the water is contaminated, but he would happy to work with the health department on the matter. ;hotel.. continued ;from page 1 1 It - the street).’’ j JEDC Executive Director L. Joseph Rahn » said that the project eventually would create ; at least 15 full-time jobs locally, which is j the minimum requirement of an application * for CDBG funding. He said serious i consideration also would be given to hiring £ local contractors for the restoration and J renovation work. ;• Councilwoman Esther Walton said here is * a possibility that the Hastings Hotel will * qualify for listing on the Historic Buildings. * But Pillar said he's rather not seek that * designation. * ”We felt it's in the interest of the *■ community not to have it on the register j because then it will have so many - restrictions,” he said. * Nevertheless, Walton pointed out that j because a government grant is being sought, ; the hotel and restaurant may have to go on * the register. J After council unanimously approved the ’ notice of intent to apply for CDBG funding, * Rahn said he wanted the city to ask for a * waiver of the requirement that municipalities * make only one application per year. The city $ last year sought a CDBG grant to put in sewer and water on Starr School Road, but that effort was delayed by the state budget crisis. Methodists plan to mark 150 years Hastings DDA meeting slated COUNCIL...continued from page 1 City Band program this summer at Fish Hatchery Park. The program was not held last summer. • Referred to the Parks Committee a request , from the Hastings Lions Club for approval ; for construction of a dock at Fish Hatchery Park to make it wheelchair accessible. • Noted that the last day for candidates to * file petitions to run in the Nov. 5 general * election in the city is Tuesday. May 14, at 4 * p.m. in the clerk’s office. i One council member will be elected to a ■ four-year term from each of the four wards. i The terms of Esther Walton, William t Cusack, Miriam White and Frank Campbell : are expiring. Walton and Cusack already have } said they will not seek re-election. } Also up for election will be the positions J of mayor, clerk and treasurer, each for two ’ years, and one seat on the Board of Review ’ for four years. Mayor Mary Lou Gray has News Briefs Choral Society to have dance The Lakewood Area Choral Society, which includes some members from Hastings, will have a fund-raising dance from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, May 4, at the Lakewood High School gym. The theme will be “Anniversary Prom," and those attending are en­ couraged to come in semi-formal dress or in prom attire from years gone by. Supplying the music will be "Echo” and the Lakewood High School jazz band. A horse and buggy ride will be available and cake, punch and munchies will be served. Cost is $7.50 per person and tickets may be purchased from any Choral Society member or by calling Ron Miller at 948-9164. Pennock offers Smoke Stoppers Pennock Hospital in Hastings will of­ fer a free introductory “Smoke Stop­ pers" session from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 29, in the Education Classroom of the Physicians Center. The program’s focus will be divided into three phases: "Preparing to Stop," “Learning to Stop” and "Staying Stopped." Sharon Casteline will be the instructor. Pre-registration is necessary. For more information, call 948-3125. July 4 parade plar continue Twenty representatives of county­ wide organizations attended the July 4 parade organizational meeting April 18 at the Chamber of Commerce. “Let Freedom Ring" is the chosen time of lhe parade, honoring America’s veterans. County Commissioners have just given their permission for placement of a monument honoring the return of the Desert Storm troops on the courthouse lawn. Individual donations toward the monument are being accepted at the Chamber office, located at 118 E. Court Street. The chamber is seeking float entries and participants to join in the celebration of freedom and those who fought for it. All applicants will be considered and there is no charge for appearing in lhe parade. Those who can help may contact lhe chamber office with any names and ad­ dresses of Bany County residents retur­ ning from the Persian Gulf Crises. The next "Let Freedom Ring" July 4 parade meeting will be held May 9 at 7 p.m. at the Chamber office. For further information, contact the chamber office at 945-2454. JEDC director wins Root Award L. Joseph Rahn, executive director of the Barry-Hastings Joint Economic Development Commission, has been selected as a recipient of the Patricia Root Award. The honor, given by the Michigan In­ dustrial Developers Association, is a scholarship provided to deserving members each year to cover tuition costs for one of two education programs at Ferris State University. The two programs at the West Central Michigan Community Growth Alliance at Ferris are the Basic Economic Development Course and the Economic Development Institute. The awards are given each year, based on the individual's commitment to the profession, tenure in the MIDA, leader­ ship at the local level and organizational need. New doctors’ office to open Middleville Doctors P.C. Monday will provide medical care from its new offices at 4695 N. Middleville Road. Osteopaths Linette Showerman and David Engel, both affiliated with Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids, will provide medical care for the entire family. The phone number for the physicians will remain at 795-3315. Local youth plan to fast Members of the Youth Group of Grace Wesleyan Church in Hastings are plann­ ing to go without food for between 24 and 30 hours Friday and Saturday, May 10 and 11. Ten or 11 young people, ranging from seventh to 12th graders, will fast that Friday evening and continue their cam­ paign into Saturday to call attention to lhe plight of America’s homeless and hungry. Some of the youngsters plan to go 30 hours without food, eating their last meal at lunch time Friday and breaking the fast Saturday evening. Others will start their fasting just after a light meal Friday night. The event will be a fund-raiser, and anyone interested in pledging contribu­ tions is welcome to do so. Proceeds will go a Los Angeles-based organization that distributes food and supplies to the needy. Post-graduation plans continuing Plans are continuing for the all-night, post-graduation party Friday, May 31, for the Hastings High Schoo! Class of 1991. The alcohol-free evening will include a variety of activities, food and prizes. The steering committee planning the par­ ty is seeking 100 percent participation from members of the senior class. Committee Chairman Gus Zurface has reported that contributions are behind the pace of previous years, but he said he is optimistic they will pick up in the next few weeks. Those interested in making donations may make checks out to PHHSSP, c/o Gus Zurface, 140 Welcome Road, Hastings, 49058. Give the gift of... The H?stings Hotel, as it looks today, boarded up and empty. Though a historical landmark and more than 100 years old, it was closed late in 1989 by its owner, Dick Gless. It had been serving as housing for Department of Social Service clients in its last years. Advertise Garage Sales in the Banner! LOCAL NEWS Give a subscription to The Hastings Banner Your Hometown Newspaper — Call 948-8051 �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 25, 1991 KNOW YOUR SCHOOLS Information about the Hastings Area School Systems by Carl Schoessel, Superintendent Want to ‘Adopt a School’? How would you like to adopt a school? If the answer is '‘yes” or “maybe," please con­ tinue reading. In addition to the two-year old VocationalIndustrial Partnership that the Hastings Area School System has with the major industries in Hastings, the newly formed Business­ Education Partnership betweenthe school system and representatives of the business community, and lhe several school advisory' committees on which school district residents serve, the school system is exploring the possibility of having local businesses and in­ dustries adopt individual schools. Such an arrangement can provide many benefits for students in that business and in­ dustry representatives can assist school per­ sonnel with stressing the importance of team­ work. analytical thinking and writing and mathematics skills, thus helping to prepare them for the work force of the future. Business and industry representatives also can use this type of arrangement to increase student awareness about careers, especially through suggesting “real-life" applications to include in the curriculum, conducting site visits to the work place, and allowing students to participate in "job shadowing.” Some business and industry people might even want to provide tutorial assistance, serve as resources for classroom teachers, or act as "Big Brothers-Big Sisters" to students with attendance or behavioral problems. In return for assistance like that described. the schools can help the adopting businesses and industries with increased student and community awareness of the businesses and industries. Use of school system facilities is another possibility, especially for training or re-training of the work force. For example.the school system’s business education staff members have been working through the adult education program to pro­ vide computer training for employees of the Barry County Lumber Company. A somewhat similar arrangement occurred in the past when the Viatec Corporation had its own instructor, but used the high school’s drafting classroom and facilities to give its employees training in blueprint reading. Other arrangements that often occur in “adopt-a-school” situations are the schools providing student art work fbr display ir. the lobbies and employee lounges of businesses and industries, school personnel helping to design a "children’s comer” in reception and waiting areas, and students performing musical numbers at special events. Also, school staff members sometimes are asked to serve on business and industry work place committees as a result of "adopt-aschool” relationships. Persons from local businesses and in­ dustries who are interested in discussing the "adopt-a-school” concept in greater detail are welcome to contac tthe superintendent of schools at 948-4400. RiBC accomplished much this past year To the Editor During Recycling Week 1991, Recycling in Barry County (RiBC) would like to highlight the past year's accomplishments. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------It has been a year of growth in both the ton­ nage of recyclables collected, as well as in sites where to take those rcyclables. RiBC has seen an increase of 165 percent of recyclables collected in 1990 over 1989. The tonnage has grown from 13 tons in 1982 (our first year) to 153 tons in 1990. This tonnage includes clear glass, metal, aluminum, plastic milk jugs and newspapers. The used motor oil collection also increased, from 6,690 gallons in 1989 to 11,040 gallons in 1990. RiBC received a Resource Recovery Education Grant from the Quality of Life Bond program from the State of Michigan and farmers’ dollars occurred in New York City. began administering this grant on Oct. 1, The National Farmers Union, along with 1990. Since this educational grant began, 28 some consumer groups, held an informational adult programs and 46 school programs have meeting on BGH. It was later learned that the been given to Barry County schools, National Dairy Promotion Board, (using organizations, and businesses. former money), had spent several thousand ‘Because of this educational grant, RiBC dollars to hire a public relations firm to stack was able to open ;salellitc recycling sites in the meeting with pro-BGH people. Yankee Springs, Freeport and Woodland. We have a problem with this sort of activi­ These sites are open one Saturday a month. ty. The chemical companies invested in BGH Two permanent drop-off sites also were and it should be up to them to sell it. built, one at lhe Hastings Sanitary Service It appears to the Farmers Union that BGH Letters BGH only benefits chemical companies To the Editor BGH is the Bovine Growth Hormone now being produced synthetically and when injected into cows it is said to increase milk production by up to 25 percent. Even before being approved for use by the Food and Drug -Administration. BGH has had a negative impact. Num^ous .surveys and studies have indicated a distinct reluctance on the part of consumers to use milk from BHG treated cows. We can understand the chemical industries eagerness to see approval of BGH by the FDA. They have several hundred million dollars invested in research. It’s more difficult however, to understand the support it is receiving from some agriculture groups. According to information received through lhe Freedom of Information Act by the Foun­ dation on Economic Trends, the National Dairy Promotion Board, the American Farm Bureau Federation and at least one large dairy co-op have served on a BGH advisory com­ mittee to lhe chemical companies. The Na­ tional Dairy Promotion Board has allocated $1 million of formers’ money to a BGH educa­ tion campaign. The board is financed through assessments on lhe dairy farmers’ production. An even more blatant expenditure of provid _s only negatives for dairy farmers. It will not improve milk, its safety for humans and animals has not been adequately proven. Consumers indicate a very negative attitude that means less consumption. Dairy formers are already producing surplus milk without BGH and have for decades. It seems a near certainty that with the hormone thousands more dairy farmers will be produced out of business. We are not against technology. In this case, however, the technology should benefit so­ meone else besides the chemical companies. Carl Mclivain President Michigan Farmers Union Reader still gets Banner 80 years later To the Editor: Here in Illinois, I receive the Hastings Ban­ ner by mail every Friday. It is a weekly jewel, taking me back to about 1910 and the cen­ tury's teens. Then mailman Will Clary delivered the Banner to my parents by horse and buggy on their farm in Rutland Township - RFD No. 8. There I was raised with horses and cows, hogs and sheep and chickens to 1925, when I ^Hastings B tinner) Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 published by Hastings Banner, Inc. 3 division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President Stephen Jacobs Treasurer graduated from Hastings High School and took the cars to then Michigan State College. My roots are planted deep in and near "lhe city among lakes” where the Banner was our news source and Green Street our route into town by horse-drawn surrey, wagon or buggy. Stewart Cain Glen Ellyn, Di. Transfer Station and the other at the Dowling Public Library. The Dowling Public Library site will have its grand opening to end the celebration of Recycling Week, April 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. Three hundred Christmas trees were col­ lected and chipped for mulch after the holiday season. This was the second year for this suc­ cessful project. An office paper recycling program started in January, with the county offices, schools, and some businesses participating. We hope to continue the expansion of this program to more businesses in the county. The City of Hastings purchased an enclosed roll-off container for plastic milk jugs 'and metal cans for use at the drop-off site at the Fire Station in Hastings. This site receives the most use of all the sites in the county. RiBC is proud of the progress that has been made in recycling opportunities for both businesses and residents in Barry County. RiBC will continue to strive for even more recycling opportunities in the future. RiBC would not be possible without the countless hours of volunteers in both the public and private sector. RiBC would like to thank all of the volunteers in Barry County, without you, recycling would not be what it is today. Jane Norton RiBC Coordinator, Delton Schools should look back, then forward To the Editor Barry County school systems are preparing for next year. Before stepping ahead, it is wise to review the past. Hastings' schools are fortunate to have had quality in its personnel for the 20th century. To list their names would be too long for this message, and there is the fear that some would be left out. Down* through the years, Hastings voters elected school board members who loved children and wanted lhe best for them. Youth is a time of preparation to be able to perform the duties of an adult. The past and present superintendents and principals looked outside of the classrooms for an understanding of the homes from which the students came. There have been many high quality teachers at Hastings Schools, who have left valuable marks on their students’ lives which lasted for a lifetime. What more could one ask for? Hastings welcomed the one-room school children who were ready for high school, a thank you for that. Today, we have the Hastings Area School System, but all systems require more effort to Public Opinion- operate, because a system has more parts than the individual one-room schools had. We must not foil to call in memory Jean Barnes, school librarian, and principal of the high school, William T. Wallace. These two carefully searched among the books to find ones that would give help or pleasure to students, and they personally would come to the student in an effort to get lhe interest of the student to follow the worthwhile things of life. In today's world, by our modem methods of communication, people come to be aware that there are billions of families who lack the essentials of food, shelter and clothing. Lurking all over this old earth are men and forces who are working to capture lhe minds, hearts and souls of the youth. We offer fervent and earnest prayer that the Barry County school systems will guard carefully against efforts made to capture our youth by ways that can only end in destruction. In a nation formed under the hand of God, may our schools keep lhe same pattern as days come and go. Sincerely, Cameron McIntyre Nurturing... Sustaining... Helping.. .Growing Wore right around the corner or • phono call away. Making a difference every day. * SHARING IS CARING Far MnmwMonMntacfM** your I IM Aw, nt Ptee**aatAvirn. Wrww. Mm 07044 fe:? Has the media overhyped Dessert Storm homecomings? We’ve been seeing, hearing and reading about a lot of homecomings lately for soldiers who served in Operation Desert Storm. Do you still enjoy these stories, or do you think the media has been overdoing them? John Jacobs Vice President Frederic Jacobs Secretary Newsroom David T. Young /Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Todd Tubergen /sports Editor) Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Sue Hinckley Sandra Ponsetto Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.: Saturday 8 a.m.- noon. Larry Seymour (Saias Manager) Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Phyllis Bowers Subscription Rates: S13 per year in Barry County S15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere 'STVASTER: Send address changes to~ P O Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) “It’s about over with now. I don’t think they need to be showing more.” “I think it’s great. I think they (the soldiers) deserve more.’’ ... I “I think that lately it’s been excessive. But I’ve got one coming home Monday.” “I enjoy it immensely. They could never overdo it.” “Not quite, almost. But it’s okay.” “I think it’s all right.' They laid their lives on the line.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 25, 1991 — Page 5 Charlton Park Commission OKs application for DNR grants Soil & Water Conservation District distributes trees Cathy Davis, director of Barry County Soil and Water Conservation has distributed more than 1,000 white pine seedlings to Barry County fifth grade students in observance of Earth Day. Here she presents trees to Heather Krebs, Andy Rice and science teacher Jan Lawson who accepted them on behalf of Central Elementary School’s fifth graders. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission has approved an application for an $83,820 Department of Natural Resources Recreation grant for Charlton Park improvements. The application, approved by the commis­ sion in March, requests funds from one of three programs, the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund, the Land and Water Conservation Fund or a Recreation Bond. Park Director Diane Szewczyk-Smith said she is very hopeful that the park will receive the grant. “Last year we applied for a grant through the same three funds, and after it was turned down I went to Lansing for a critique of the application and they gave me a lot of sugges­ tions,” she said. Last year’s grant application requested funds for “extras" such as parking and roads. DNR officials said the park would have a better chance of receivng a grant if its applica­ tion included basic needs such as water and restrooms and suggested adding those items to the application. Improvements listed on this year’s applica­ tion include restroom and drinking fountain upgrades, addition of sand to the beach, road realignment, parking lot improvements in the recreation area and construction of a village special events parking lot. Restroom improvements would include replacing and upgrading the toilet system, im­ proving the restroom building and making it handicapped accessible, at an estimated cost of $12,000. The park’s drinking fountains would be replaced and moved closer to high-use areas for approximately $1,800. The application request states that 400 yards of washed sand would be added to the existing beach at an estimated cost of $7,200. "The DNR has identified swimming beaches as a regional deficiency in resources based on recreation opportunities in our region," said Szewczyk-Smith. “With over 300 lakes and 32 access sites, Barry County has only two swimming beaches.” A 1989-90 Charlton Park study showed that 39 percent of the recreation area seasonal pass buyers and 59 percent of the boaters lived more 30 minutes away from the park. "Charlton park serves as a regional facility for Grand Rapids, Lansing, Battle Creek and Kalamazoo, and draws visitors from three states for special events," said SzewczykSmith. Barry County’s increasing population has created a deficiency in recreational facilities and no new ones have been added, which means the recreational facilities currently available must be maintained, she said. To increase safety and provide additional parking space, it has been proposed, it an estimated cost of $23,110, that existing roads be rerouted through the recreation area and made one-way. Parking lots, which would accommodate 33 additional vehicles, would be defined and separate from the road. The new beach park­ ing lot would accommodate 150 vehicles and “The Point” picnic area lot would have 43 spaces. “Rerouting the road and placing the park­ ing lol on the beach side will make the park a lot safer because kids won’t have to cross the road to get a beach toy out of the car. They will only have to walk through the parking lot,” said Szewczyk-Smith. It is difficult to work in the beach area because it is a protected wetland and park of­ ficials have to work with the land as it exists right now, Szewczyk-Smith said. “We can’t just go and fill things in,” she said. “If we do something like that we’d have to replace it somewhere else in the park.” The entrance to the park also would be changed. The recreation area ticket booth would be moved to the side of the road to improve traf­ fic flow and visibility. A 100-space special event parking lot for the village with its own ticket booth also is proposed to be installed about 30 feet up the road from the existing ticket booth. The new lot would direct village traffic away from the Middleville Village seeks hearing on sewer capacity issue with DNR by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council has voted unanimously to authorize Village Attorney James Fisher and assistant Jeff Youngsma to file a request for an administrative hearing from the Water Resources Commission. The case involves the issue of sewer capacity and the principals are the village and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The Village Council has been waiting for months for a decision from DNR on the plans that the state office requested for the upgrading of its sewer system. In October of 1989, the DNR notified the village that its sewage lagoons were operating over capacity, and could no longer offer new hookups. The village was notified that new hookups would not be authorized by the DNR until the system’s capacity had been upgraded. The council and the village engineer Richard Meyers, of Meyers, Beuche and Nies, discussed and discarded several options over several months, and finally decided to request permission from the DNR to build a third la­ goon, which would increase capacity up to 400,000 a day, up from 270,000 now being treated. Those plans were submitted to the DNR in the summer of 1990. Meyers reported to the council several times that while he had had conversations with officials at the DNR, he could get no approval for the specifications and hydrogeo­ logical studies he had submitted for the vil­ lage. Duane Thatcher explained the meaning of the move giving Fisher and Youngsma the power to file for a hearing. "We've received letter from (the DNR dis­ trict office in) Plainwell that we don't under­ stand. It doesn't clarify it; they seem to dis- DIRECTOR, from page 1 and major disasters, military services, overseeing health and safety services, recruiting and training volunteers, public rela­ tions and preparing budgets. The Rev. Ward Pierce. Barry County Red Cross Board of Directors Chairman, said Swinkunas was chosen out of a field of 19 ap­ plicants for the part-time position. “It was a hard decision, there were several excellent candidates for the position, but he (Swinkunas) was the most qualified and seem­ ed to have the ability to do the best job." said Ward. ' Swinkunas whose Army service included work in administration, organization and communications, retired in January. ! In his last military post, Swinkunas served is the 1st sergeant in an air defense unit sta­ tioned in Saudi Arabia. Prior to that he and his Unit had been deployed in Germany. 1 Swinkunas’ wife, Cheryl, a Delton native, has lived in Hastings for the last three years with the couple’s two sons. Jonathan, age 11, knd Josef, 7, while he was serving overseas. } Swinkunas replaces Don Turner, who an­ nounced his resignation last month. After ser­ ving two years as executive director. Turner said he wants to devote more time to running lhe downtown Hastings antique store he and his wife. Jill. own. ; However. Turner has said that he plans to •stay active in the Red Cross as a volunteer. like parts of it,” he said. "We have asked for a claification and a final decision from them. If we cannot get one, this will be our next step. We've authorized them (the attorneys) to file at any point they deem necessary," he said. After a decision by the DNR, Fisher said, he can use the power given him by the coun­ cil within 60 days. With the filing, an administrative hearing officer would be appointed and attorneys for the DNR and the village would argue their case before an administrative law judge. Fisher would represent the Village of Middleville and the DNR would probably be represented by the Michigan Attorney General's office, Fisher said. "It could be a lengthy process. "We'd prefer to avoid this. The village offi­ cials have indicated that they want a new wastewater treatment facility, which will bet­ ter serve the needs of the village and allow for future expansion," the attorney said. "We’ve spent a I6t of money, abbut $100,000, ih engineering studies to rfiove this project along, and we just can't get an answer. It's frustating for the village officials and the engineer and not in anyone’s best interest." Meyers echoed Fisher's frustration in a re­ port to the council. He said the whole situa­ tion of submitting the sewage plans and wait­ ing for a decision from the DNR was frustrat­ ing. "The bottom line is we’re still waiting for a letter from the DNR after our March 21 meeting," he told the council. "We have had further conversations, but we're waiting for the Plainwell office to send a letter asking if what we are promoting is acceptable to them. It's a frustrating situation, just waiting. The ball is in their court. I don’t know what they are going to require. We've submitted a proposal to them and they have not answered." recreation area and improve traffic flow. In addition, walkways to and in the village would be improved and made handicapped accessible. The park will furnish the required matching funds of $20,955, or 25 percent, for a Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund or Recreation Bond grant. If the park receives a Land and Water Con­ servation Fund grant, it will provide $41,910, or a 50 percent match. Szewczyk-Smith said the park has a history of receiving Land and Water Conservation grants. The park received three such grants in the 1970s; two to develop the recreation area and a third to acquire 150 acres west of the grounds. Gov. John Engler’s DNR budget cuts this year won’t affect the outcome of the park’s grant application, said Szewczyk-Smith. “Engler’s budget cuts can’t touch these grants because they are protected by ‘enabling legislation,”’ she said. "The Michigan Natural Resources Grant was established in 1985 and there is a certain amount of money to be distributed over a number of years and it can’t be taken away to be used for other purposes,” said SzewczykSmith, who noted that the Recreation Bond and the Land and Water Conservation Fund grants were similarly protected. "We’ve applied to the DNR for grants; but if we don’t get the funding, that doesn’t mean we won’t make the improvements on our own,” said Szewczyk-Smith. “We might not be able to do all of them, but we have money set aside for improving the restrooms this year.” Attention Area Businesses! Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with your advertising message in...The HASTINGS BANNER can 948-8051 to have our advertising representative call upon you to assist in your . weekly ad message. FINANCIAL FOCUS fumiMby... Mark D. Christensen of Edward D. Jones & Co. ‘Rich’ pay fair tax share Farm Bureau hosts open house Among those on hand for the open house at the new Barry County Farm Bureau location were (from left) Jim Couchenour, Farm Bureau insurance agent; Charlotte Williams, county sectetary/office manager; Jack Laurie, president of Michigan Farm Buieau; and Larry Neil, insurance agent. The County Farm Bureau office is now located in the Hanover Village Complex on M-37 in Hastings. Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. Tne following guidelines have been established to help you: •Make yc jr letter brief and to the point. •Letters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must include their signature, address and phone number. The writer’’ name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 Have you ever heard that the rich don’t pay taxes? The saying has been around so long that there must be some truth to it, right? Ac­ cording to Paul Craig Roberts, a former assis­ tant secretary of the U.S. Treasury, the “rich” actually pay more than their share of taxes. The first question to ask in determining whether this is, indeed, true is, who is rich? To be in the top 5 percent of income earners, you must have an adjusted gross income of $73,757 or more. The top 10 percent have in­ comes of $58,368 or more. The top 25 per­ cent drops to $35,609, according to Roberts. With figures like these, it’s apparent that there are millions of hard-working, tax­ paying citizens who are “rich" and don’t know it. If you happen to fall into one of these “rich” categories, watch out. • The top 5 percent of U.S. wage earners paid 45.9 percent of all the income tax col­ lected in 1988. That’s up from 37.6 percent in 1979. • The top 10 percent of U.S. wage earners paid 56.9 percent of the total income tax revenues, up from 49.5 percent in 1979. • The top 25 percent paid 77.8 percent of the total income tax revenues in 1988, up from 73.1 percent in 1979. • The bottom 50 percent of all U.S. tax­ payers paid only 5.5 percent of total income taxes collected in 1988. • Roberts concludes that Internal Revenue Service statistics show upper income tax­ payers ($58,000 or more, or about half of a congressman’s salary) pay the bulk of the in­ come tax and have paid a rising percentage of the total income tax throughout the 1980s. My purpose is not to encourage tax revolt but to dispel the myth that economic problems are solved by mote taxes for the rich or, for that matter, more taxes for anyone. As a rule, tax revenues increase as lhe Gross National Product (the value of goods and services produced in one year in lhe United States) increases. During the Reagan administration, GNP increased nearly 80 per­ cent. That meant hundreds of billions more tax dollars annually, even though lhe federal government received a smaller percentage of lhe total pie due to lower tax rales. Since then, die economy has slowed, as has GNP and. ultimately, tax revenues. Still, lhe bills from Congress’ overgenerous spending binges keep coming. Unfortunately, the solu­ tion fbr this has been more taxes for the 11 million hard-working Americans Who already pay nearly 95 percent of the income taxes collected. Those earning $58,000 or more paid an average federal tax of $21,473 in 1988, and those earning above $73,000 paid an average of $34,788. Add to that state tax, property tax, sales tax and a host of hidden taxes, and the working “rich” have precious little left to invest for retirement, children’s educations, health and insurance protection and other essentials that productive citizens must take care of fbr themselves. Now, there’s a message from the “rich" that merits a lot of repeating to Congress. — STOCKS The following prices are close of business last Reported changes are from ious week. Company Close AT&T 357. Amerltech 647. Anheuser-Busch 51’/. Chrysler 137. Clark Equipment 26 287. CMS Energy Coca Cola 54 Dow Chemical 497. Exxon 607. Family Dollar 197. Ford 327. General Motors 377. Great Lakes Bancorp 137. Hastings Mfg. 497. IBM 1087. JCPenney 507. Johnson & Johnson 95V? Kmart 40 Kellogg Company 937. McDonald's 347. Sears 37 Southeast Mich. Gas 18 Spartan Motors 7 Upjohn 447. Gold $356.75 Silver $3.95 Dow Jones 2930.45 Volume 168,000,000 from the Tuesday. the prev­ Change -7. -7. -VI. -17. -1’/. +3/< + 7* -7. —7» + 7. + 17. + 7. —27. + $3.50 -$.07 —56.43 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 25, 1991 County bans sales of animals to research; adoptions up by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Pets not adopted through the Barry County Animal Shelter or redeemed by their owners will no longer be sold for research purposes as they have in the past. The County Board of Commissioners Tuesday voted unanimously to ban the sale or release of unwanted shelter animals for use in research. "We're not against legitimate medical re­ search," stressed John Gates, shelter depart­ ment head. However, he explained that the county had no control over how animals were used once they were sold to dealers who in turn would sell them to research firms. Most of the animals the county sold were used for product liability testing purposes, he said. "The whole thought in back of it has turned citizens off," he told the board. "We believe it is in the economic interests - forget the arguments over whether or not the sale of animals to research is good or bad - to stop this practice and allow us to humanely euthanize those animals that cannot be adopted," Gates told the board. "Studies have shown over and over again that the public opposes the sale of seizure animals for research not necessarily purposebred animals," he said. "When people come into the pound and drop off their cats and dogs and kittens they have no expectation that they are going to go down the road on the back of a truck and be used for product liability testing. "Medical research is one thing but a big percentage of these animals are used for product liability testing. For example, squirting...oven cleaner in the eyes a domes­ tic rabbit, not for medical research purposes, but to build defenses against litigations in­ volving accidents. Let the companies de­ velop their own research methods," Gates said. "We don’t want to be a repository for those people to come in and take the pets of Barry County to someplace else and use them for these practices." For years the county had sold animals to such dealers and in 1989 those sales added 59,008 to county coffers. Barry is now among about 60 counties in the state who will not sell animals for re­ search, Gates said. Twenty-three counties do. Board Chairman Ted McKelvey wondered if taxpayers would have to make up the dif­ ference in the loss of operating revenue from the sales of animals to dealers. However, Gates had a glowing financial projection to report The shelter’s revenue is on the upswing from adoptions, re-claimed animals and tick- ATTEND SEIMCKS Hastings Area HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, (The Bible Church) Bring Your Bible. 600 Powell Road, 1 mile East of Hastings. Our Mono: "The Bible, the whole Bi­ ble. and nothing but the Bible". Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m. April 28 - Message — By Bob Smith. April 28 — Carry-in Dinner and 2 p.m. Testimony Service for returning servicemen. Jesus is God and good, therefore we believe Him. and want to obey Him. Thurs­ day - 7:30 p.m. prayer time, SMM for girls 8-11 and Youth Meeting, ages 12-20. April 26 and 27 Youth Rail) at New Troy, MI. Pastor Emeritus, Rus Sarver. Phone 945-9224. Every Sunday is Friend­ ship Day. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar. 2415 McCann Rd., Irving, Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ day Mass 11:00 a.m. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD, 502 E. Bond. Hastings. Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. 948-2529. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. . Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser­ vice — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for die handicapped. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St., Michael Anton, Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. April 28 - 8:00 Family Worship; 9: 15 Church School (all ages); 10: 30 Family Worship; 10:30 Family Worship, AAL Branch. Thuraday, April 25 - l-:00 Ruth Circle, 7:00 Bldg. Exp. Comm. 7: 00 Adult Choir; 8:00 AA. Satruday, April 27 - 9:30 Conf. 8; 10:00 Habitat Subs.; 1:30 Acolyte Tr.; 8: 00 NA. Monday. April 29 - 6:00 Pos. Par. 7:00 Stewardship Bd. Tuesday, April 30 - 9:00 Worn. Bib. St.; 9:30 Wordwatchers, 11: 15 C.S. Lewis; 3:00 Choir School; 7:00 Advent. Wednesday, April 24 - 7:00 Sarah Circle. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Cotant, choir director. Sunday morning 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.. Morning Worship; 4:45 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m., Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings, Michigan, G. Kent Keller, Pastor. Eileen Higbee, Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday, April 28 9:30 and 11:00 Morning Worship Services. Nursery provided. Broad­ cast of this service over WBCHAM and FM; 9:50 Church School Classes for all ages; 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Sharpe Memorial Hall; 4:30 Junior High Youth Fellowship; 5:30 Senior High Youth Fellowship. Monday, April 29 - 7:00 Christian Education Teachers and Christian Education Committee meeting in the dining room. Tuesday, April 30 - 6:30 Kids of the Kirk — Sing Along. Wednesday, May 1 - 1:30 Circle 3, meeting at the home of Lois Sparks; 7:30 Circle 5, meeting at the home of Wilma Story; 7:30, Circle 6, meeting at the home of Florence Marble; 7:30 Chancel Choir rehearsal. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. Father Leon Pohl, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Musses 8: 00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Confes­ sions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. James Leitzman Pastor. Sun-, day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults, Teens and Children. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. Junes R. Barrett. Asst. Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00, Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs: 7:00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman HASTINGS FIRST UNITED Half; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Pryer METHODIST CHURCH, comer meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir of Green and Church Streets, Philip pracice. L. Brown, Pastor. Church phone WELCOME CORNERS 616/945-9574. Sunday School 9:30 UNITED METHODIST a.m.; Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. CHURCH, 3185 N. Broadway. and 11:00 a.m. (nursery attendant). Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Robert Middle High Youth. 5 p.m. and Kersten. Phone (Woodland) Senior High Youth 6 p.m. Barrier 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard, free building with elevator to all 945-5974. Worship Services — floors. Broadcast of worship ser­ Sunday, 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; vice over WBCH AM-FM at 10:30 Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. 4-H a.m. Monday's Children's Choir meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 Rehearsal 3 p.m. Tuesday, p.m. Bible Study, Wednesdays, Wednesday, and Thursday Nar­ 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers, 801 cotics Anonymous 12:00 noon. Barber Rd., Hastings. Wednesday Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursday Bell Choir rehearsal 6:30 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF p.m., and Chancel Choir rehearsal GOD, 1674 West State Road. 7: 30 p.m. Saturday Co-Dependents Hastings, Michigan, James A. Anonymous 9 a.m. Thursday. April Campbell, Pastor. Sunday School 25 - Rummage Sale 8:00 a.m. to 9: 30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ 3:00 p.m. Friday, April 26 - Mis­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery sions Bake Sale starts 9:00 a.m. at provided. Sunday Evening Service National Bank of Hastings. Sunday, at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities April 28 - Rural Life Sunday, and 7: 00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J J. Bi­ beginning of Soil and Water ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Stewardship Week; Children's Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz Choir and Skit during 11:00 a.m. (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or service; Last Sunday Fish Bowl of- Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); feting for Hungr; Sunday School Adult Bible Study - no age limits. clean-up church grounds 2:00 to T.iX) p.m. Wednesday. May 1 Serendipity Bible Study/Fellowship 9:00 a.m.; Start of "SesquicentenMOST HOLY ROSARY nial Celebration" with Chicken CHURCH, 314 E. Main St.. Mid­ Dinner, Chalk Artist, and dleville. MI. Phone 765-3073. Historical Room Display 6:30 p.m. Traditional Latin Mass 4:30 p.m. — call 945-9574 for reservations. every Sunday. Confession and Thursday, May 2 - National Day of Rosary 4:15 p.m. Prayer — church open 7:00 a.m. to 8: 00 p.m. for Prayer Vigil; Bazaar Workshop 9:30 a.m. Friday, May 3 - Visually Impaired Persons. 9:30 a.m. Friday, May 10 - Mother and OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK Daughter Banquet 6:30 p.m. with CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6547 Chuckwagon the Clown — advance Lacey Rd., Lacey. Mass: Sunday ticket sales only: Adults/ S3.50 - 8: 30 a.m. Children ages 6 to 12/S2.00 — under age 5/Free - Purchase by ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC hiesday, May 7. CHURCH, 11252 Floria Rd.. m.cpm.Spar Delton. Masses: Saturday. 5:00 Middleville Area Delton Area p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXAU. PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hosting* and Lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hasting* FLEXFABINCORPORATED of Hasting* NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway - Hasting* BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescription*** -110 S. Jetferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770Caok Rd. — Hastings, Michigan CHLRCH OF GOD, 7th DAY, Banfield, Michigan. Services 1G a.m. each Saturday Call 671-4100. or Box 42, Bedford, Mich. 49020. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd., 8 mi. S., Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Satur­ day Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev. Mary Horn officiating. Banfield United Methodist Church Sunday School............... 9:00 a.m. Church............................ 9:30 a.m. Country Chapel United Methodist Sunday School............... 9:30 a.m. Church............................ 10:30 a.m. ets written and a substantial amount is ex­ pected from the dog census. "We can operate the animal shelter on the budget you've already given us because the Committee has given us authorization to work with (County Coordinator) Judy (Peterson) to rearrange it a little bit. But, there will be no loss of revenue because we have not gotten any money from research since September of last year, he said. The shelter will be receiving in the neigh­ borhood of "$800 or $900 per month in in­ creased adoption fees and revenues so there’s a net profit by far to the county in terms of budget that you do not have to provide and both in terms of money going to general revenue. "Our budget request for next year, offset by increased revenues, will actually be smaller than it is this year because we’re earning more money," Gates said. ‘M-Span’ cable station proposed A recently completed study commissioned by the Michigan Cable Television Association reported favorably on the feasibility of in­ troducing M-SPAN, a proposed statewide public-affairs cable channel. Four separate surveys in Michigan in­ dicated 72 percent of the resondents are somewhat or very interested in M-SPAN, and that a majority of newspaper editors, govern­ ment officials, and cable operators also are supportive. M-SPAN would be patterned after CSPAN, a national cable network that features live coverage of the U.S. legislature. Interested cable subscribers were to get a taste of M-SPAN’s potential Tuesday, April 23. That day, nearly 276 cable operators statewide presented, “Cable day ’91,” featuring eight hours of live coverage of the Michigan legislature, round table discussions with legislative leaders, regional features, and a live phone-in talk show with Governor John Engler. The study also reported that • Technology exists to make this channel available in Michigan at a reasonable cost through cable television. • A rich array of programming oppor­ tunities exists, including Senate and House sessions, press conferences, news summaries, legislative and executive hearings, educa­ tional programs, and supreme court sessions. • Programming guidelines must ensure that M-SPAN coverage is impartial and balanced. • More than* 1.7 million Michigan residents subscribe to cable television and cable is available in most communities, affor­ ding M-SPAN a large and growing audience. If M-SPAN is created, organizers then will have to identify funding sources and begin the detailed work of incorporation, coordination and implementation. Many entities (state government, civic leaders, cable television operators, corporations, and more) will need to be actively involved for M-SPAN to flourish, the study said. Four surveys were conducted in 1990 to assess the level of interest in Michigan and covered a random sample of 800 residents, major daily newspapers, all three branches of the Michigan government, and most of the state’s cable operators. The study was prepared and conducted by Public Sector Consultants, Inc. of Lansing. The Michigan Cable Television Association is the principal trade association for the cable industry in Michigan. The association was first incororated as a non-profit corporation in 1981. Its primary purpose and objective is to promote the highest quality standards for the delivery of cable television service in Michigan. Nearly all of the 276 cable systems in the state are members. MCTA has taken a leadership role in public affairs programming since its inception. The association has produced a regular Gover­ nor’s Report, Legislative Report, and two previous Cable Day presentations from the state capital in Lansing. By sponsoring statewide coverage of these and other events, including the Special Olympics, the Michigan Festival, and Pope John Paul’s visit to Detroit, MCTA has served as a significant catalyst for bringing cable operators together for exclusive public affairs programming. Legal Notice MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE — Default ho* been made in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Thomas E. Powell and Lori L. Powell, husband and wife to Comerica Bonk-Detroit, a National Banking Association. Mortgagee, dated June 30, 1989 and recorded on September 21. 1989. in Liber 488, on page 554, Barry County Records. Michigan, Barry on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of TWELVE THOUSAND TWO DOLLARS AND 44 CENTS ($12,002.44), in­ cluding interest at 12.0% per annum. Adjustable Rate Mortgagee. Rate may change on 1-1,4-1.7-1. and 10-1 of each year. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Heatings. Michigan, at 11:00 A.M o'clock on May 30. 1991. Said premises ore situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and ore describ­ ed as: The South 350 feet nf the West 250 feet of the East 29 acres of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 6. Town 1 North, Range 7 West. Assyria Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 18. 1991 Comerica Bonk-Detroit. Mortgagee Trott and Trott Attornr ys for Mortgagee 31000 Telegraph Road. Suite 170 Birmingham. Michigan 48010-3411 File #91030701 (5/16) "Except for wages and fringe benefits we believe we can pay our own way. We can take in enough money to cover the cost of what you have to allocate from the budget and we believe the animal shelter should be self supporting except for salaries and fringe benefits." That sounds real good," McKelvey. The shelter’s adoption rate went up from 13 to 38 percent and that more than offsets the $75 month revenue from the sale of an­ imals for research. It's not possible for Barry to sell dogs for medical research only, Gates said in response to a query by Commissioner Marjorie Radant. ’’We don't have any control over it what­ soever. We do know that more animals go for product liability testing than go for med­ ical research. "Purpose bred animals are ones bred for research. They have never known human ex­ posure, they’ve never known freedom. They sit in their little cages their tails wag and they’re perfectly happy," he said. Gates also said he contacted MSU several months ago about the possibility of selling unwanted dogs directly to them but they had all the dogs they need and raises a lot of purpose-bred animals. "In September of last year when we canceled animal research, our reputation ( Frederick G. Holtman ) Q RICHLAND - Frederick G. Holtman, of 10425 N. 28th Street, Richland and formerly of Wall Lake, Delton and Parchment passed away Thursday, April 18, 1991 at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo. Mr. Holtman was bom June 13, 1932 in Kalamazoo, the son of Peter and Estella (DeVries) Holtman. He had been employed for the past 30 years at Checker Motors. He served with the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Holtman is survived by a dear friend and partner for the past 16 years, Dolores Schley; a sister, Mrs. Robert (Mary) Klok of Kalamazoo; a brother and sister-in-law, John and Wilma Holtman of Talent, Oregon; sister-in-law, June Holtman of Delton; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Claus Holtman. Private burial was held in Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial services were held Saturday, April 20 at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton with Reverend Edward Ross officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, envelopes available at the funeral home. ( Chester B. Johncock escalated and so did our budget," Gates said, noting more than a 30 percent increase. Since September, he said animals were not sold for cash but were exchanged for euthanasia services. The shelter’s reputation surge is noted in increased donations, he said, pointing out that in 1989, donations amounted to $5 and starting in Sept of 1990 contributions rose to $1256. 25 and already this year have grown to $1,062 in the first 3 1/2 months. The shelter also has received about a ton of donated dog food v/hich has been a tremendous help. Income from adoptions, reclaim fees and citations project a rosy picture, he noted Li­ cense fees were not included but in 1989 in­ come was $5,746 and jumped to $12,030 in 1990 This year, projected revenues are $18,000. The adoption rate increase is important, Gates told the board. "In one month we ac­ tually adopted more animals than we killed." He credits shelter employees, Julie Mitchell, Pam Ronchetti and Cathy Adams for the improvements coupled with volun­ teer help and generous donations. Current donations are about $2,000 or more and will be used to buy Fiberglass doghouses, fix a truck received from the COA, and buy a 10- by 12-foot utility stor­ age building, etc. J FLORIDA - Chester B. Johncock, 86 of Frostproof, Florida, formerly of Gun Lake, passed away Saturday, April 20, 1991 in Florida. Mr. Johncock was born on June 9, 1904 in Orangeville Township, the son of William and Zelpha (Martin) Johncock. He was married to the former Mabie John­ cock on April 2, 1926. She preceded him in death on February 27, 1978. Mr. Johncock was employed at the Detroit Machine Shop. He also raised onions for sever­ al years at Gun Lake. He worked for the State Highway for 23 years, retiring in 1969. He had been a resident of Florida since 1980. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hastings and Florida. “ He was also preceded in death by one son, Herbert; two brothers, Edwin and Lylinda; one sister, Julia; and one grandson. Dale Morway. Mr. Johncock is survived by one daughter, Mrs. James (Ethyl) Simon of Hastings; one son, Robert W. Johncock of Frostproof, Flori­ da; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 23 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings with Pastor Michael Arton officiating. Burial was in Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contrubutions may be made to the charity cf one’s choice. ______ MaryLou Snyder______ J BATTLE CREEK - MaryLou Snyder, 53 of Battle Creek and formerly of Hastings passed away Friday, April 19, 1991 at Community Hospital, Battle Creek. Mrs. Snyder was born May 23,1937 in Hast­ ings, the daughter of Cleo and Marian (Nash) Haywood. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings Schools, graduating in 1956 from Hastings High School. She went on to attended Barry County Normal receiving her Teachers Certification. She taught school at the Old Bristol Corners Country School from 1957 to 1963. She was married to Stanley C. Snyder July 20, 1957. She was very active in youth activi­ ties in Hastings. She managed the Hastings Junior Bowling League for many years and was active in the High school Band and Athletic Boosters for many years. She was employed at K-Mart on Capital Avenue in Battle Creek for the past three years as floor supervisor. Mrs. Snyder is survived by her husband, Sun; son, Larry Snyder of Richland; daughter, Laurie Snyder of Kalamazoo; parents, Cleo and Marian Haywood of Hastings; sisters, Joyce Demy of Battle Creek and Janet Baker of Hastings. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 23 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings with Pastor Mich’.-j j. Anton officiating. Burial was at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society. Harold A. Sherry HASTINGS - Harold A. Sherry, 71 of 3041 Charlton Park Road, Hastings, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 1991 at Leila Hospital, Battle Creek. Mr. Sherry was born November 20,1919 in Cheboygan, the son of Archie and Elizabeth (Sova) Sherry. He was raised in Cheboygan and attented Cheboygan Schools. He lived in Grand Rapids for a short time and moved to Hastings in 1944. He was married to Virginia Tietz on June 8, 1945. She preceded him in death on September 24, 1988. He was employed at Kroger Stores for six years and also worked for Eatons in Battle Creek. He and his wife owned and oper­ ated a store on the corner of Charlton Park and M79 in Hastings. He worked for EW Bliss for 25 years, retiring in 1981. He was a member of the Hastings Elks Lodge #1965 and the Hast­ ings Moqsc, Lodge #628. Mr. Sherry is survived by one son, David Sherry of Hastings; three daughters, Mrs. Leroy (Linda) Waldron of Hastings, Sue Tebo of Kentwood and Mrs. Howard (Mary) Moore of Hastings; ten grandchildren; three brothers, Gerald L. Sherry of Hastings, Virgil Sherry of Onalaska, Wisconson and James Sherry of Rochester; one sister, Shirley Vettese of Warren; also several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Carol Jean in 1948; two brothers and three sisters. Rosary will be held 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 26 at the Girrbach Funeral Home with Father Leon Pohl officiating. Burial will be at the Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. ( Lucille May Underwood BATTLE CREEK - Lucille May Under­ wood, of Bedford Manor, Battle Creek passed away Friday, April 19,1991 at Mercy Pavilion in Battle Creek where she had been a patient for several days. Mrs. Underwood was born May 16,1913 in Waterloo, Iowa, the daughter of Jess and Bertha (Apiling) Billick. She moved to Michi­ gan in 1930 and lived at Big Cedar Lake near Detlon from 1949 to 1987 and for the past four years at the present address. She was married to Eugene Underwood, February 3, 1934 in Angola, Indiana. He preceded her in death November 12,1986. She was employed for 30 years at the OJC. Laundry and also for several years at the Fisher Laundry in Battle Creek. She was a life member of the Bedford Chapter O£.S. No. 471. Mrs. Underwood is survived by one son, Luther Underwood of Delton; three sisters, Mrs. Opal Cook of Waterloo, Iowa, Mrs. Wilma Quick of Hawthorne, Nevada and Mrs. Eleanor Pierce of Waterloo, Iowa; two brothers, Louis Billick of Waterloo, Iowa and Lawrence Billick of Marquette; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, April 22 at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton with Pastor Robert Wenner of the Level Park Baptist Church officiating. Burial was in Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens, Battle Creek. Memorial contributions may be made to the Level Park Baptist Church or the American Cancer Socie­ ty, envelopes available at the funeral home. (. Robert T. (Rob) Tripp ) MIDDLEVIIJ „F, - Robert T. (Rob) Tripp, 26, of Middleville passed away Thursday, April 18, 1991 due to accidental injuries. Surviving are a son, Shane Michael Tripp; his parents, Robert L. and Kareen R. Tripp of Grand Rapids; a very special friend, Jill R. Vander Kodde of Middleville; grandparents, Ray Tolan, Marshall and Alberta Tripp, all of Middleville; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 21 S,.?' c Bcc,cr Funeral Chapel with Pastor William Dobson officiating. Burial was in M l Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Shane Michael Tripp’s Educational Fund, �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 25, 1991 — Page 7 Legal Notice State of Michigan In the Circuit Court For the County of Barry ORDER TO ANSWER State of Michigan In the Circuit Court for the County of Barry NOTICE OF SALE File No. 91-180-DO JOEL GARFIELD MCWHINNEY. Plaintiff. File No. 90-547-CH ROY A. ANDERSON. JILL A. ANDERSON JOHN ROUGH. JR. AND LINDA J. ROUGH Plaintiffs. Kirkendall-Curtiss to be wed on August 31st Bill and Angie Admo from Colorado and Larry and Carmen Curtiss of Lake Odessa wish to announce the engagement of Elsie Kirkendall to Larry Curtiss. The wedding is set for Aug. 31. Jones-Brooks announce May 11th wedding date Penny Jones, along with her children Erich and Devin, and Ron Brooks, along with his children Rod and Aaron, would like to an­ nounce their forthcoming marriage May 11. Jones, the daughter of the late Chester S. Gwin, and Helen D. Gwin of Winnsboro, La., is employed with Union Bank in Lake Odessa in the loan input and bookkeeping department. Brooks, the son of Ken and Lula Brooks, formerly of Leslie, is the minister of the Nashville United Methodist Church in Nashville. Following a brief honeymoon, the family will be moving to Lawrence, Mich., where Brooks will be the minister of the Lawrence UMC. A more extended honeymoon is scheduled to the Caribbean for September 1991. All friends and family are invited to attend the candlelight wedding service at Central ( UMC in Lake Odessa at 7 p.m., as well as the reception immediately following the service. O’Connors to mark 50th wedding anniversary To honor their parents 50th wedding an­ niversary, Dawne and Kent Gibson and Bette and Mike Thompson are planning a family dinner for Fred and Geneva (Walter) O’Connor. The O’Connors were married in Hastings May 5, 1941. They have six grandchildren. Cards will be appreciated and may be sent to 3681 West Bonanza Road, Lake Odessa, Mich. 48849. Simms-Strong united in marriage on April 6th Lillian Clark to mark 90 years Lillian M. Clark, formerly from the Hastings-Barry County area, will celebrate her 90th birthday Tuesday, April 30. A birthday card shower to help her celebrate is planned. Cards may be sent to Lillian M. Clark. Heartland of Zephyrhills, Room 607, 32220 Henry Drive, Zephyrhills, FL. 33540. Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner wel­ comes and encourages letters to the editor as a means o! express­ ing an option or a point ot view on subjects of current general inter­ est The following guidelines have been established to help you: •Make your letter brief and to the point. •Letters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must include their sig­ nature, address and phone num­ ber. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 A Lyons-Tumes speak wedding vows Oct.6w. Katie Ann Simms and Philip Earle Strong, exchange wedding vows Saturday. April 6, in Puyallup, Wash. Parents of the newlyweds are Kent and Nancy Simms of Puyallup, and Ernest and Barbara Strong of Hastings. The bride was attended by maid of honor Julie Nelson, and bridesmaids Janeen An­ tonelli, Lynctte Nelson. Sheila Riggs and Susan Strong. Best man was Steven Strong. Groomsmen were Chris Carlston, Maryin Mason, Eric 0pd Steven Simms. , ■ Ushers r were Jack} Wiswcll and Gregg Kristin Lyons and Paul Tumcs were united in marriage on Oct. 6. 1990, at St. Rose Catholic Church in Hastings. The bride is the daughter of Michael Lyons of Hastings and Marjean Quarles of San Diego, Calif. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tumcs of Hastings and the late Marilyn Tumes. Presented in marriage by her father, the bride wore a floor-length, mermaid-style gown of white slipper satin with a cathedral­ length satin train with lace edging. The gown featured a wedding band lace collar with a sheer sweetheart neckline, lily point sleeves with exaggerated shoulders and lace cutouts. The bride wore a headpiece borrowed from her sister. The veil was accented with pearls and rhinestones. The groom wore a white tuxedo with pinstripes and tails. Matron of honor was Michelle Butts, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Fay Atkinson, cousin of the bride, Joni Lydy, friend of the couple; and Kathy Tumes and Christine Tumes. both sisters of the groom. The women were attired in black satin dresses with lace over-lay and a high-low style hemline. Best man was Kirk Lydy, friend of lhe cou­ ple. Groomsmen were Chad Lyons, brother of lhe bride; David Flood, friend of the cou­ ple; Mike Matthews, friend of the couple; and Jon Tumes, brother of the groom. The men were attired in black tuxedos with pinstripes and tails. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Hastings Country Club with dinner and dancing. After a honeymoon cruise to the Bahamas, Paul and Kristin returned home to Hastings. CRISTIA MCWHINNEY. Defendants. Bruce W. Gee (P23696) Attorney for Plaintiff 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 At a session of said Court, held in the District Courtroom in the City af Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, this 16th day of April 1991. Present: Honorable Richard M. Shuster This matter having come before the Court pur­ suant to the Motion of Plaintiff, and the Court be­ ing otherwise duly informed in the premises, now, therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Cristia McWhinney. Defen­ dant in the above entitled cause, in which Plaintiff seeks a Judgment of Divorce from the bonds of matrimony, shall file cn Answer or take other ac­ tion permitted by law c r Court Rule on or before the 30th day of May, 5991, by filing an answer or other appropriate pleadings with the 5th Circuit Court, 220 W. Court Street. Hastings, Michigan. 49058, and that should Defendant fail to take such action, a Default Judgment will be entered against her for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed in this case. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUGED that a copy of this Order shall be published once each week in the Hastings Banner for three consecutive weeks and a proof of publication shall be filed in this Court. Richard M. Shuster, District Judge Drafted by: Bruce W. Gee SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE & FISHER 607 North Broadway (5/9) Hastings. Ml 49058 Synopsis of Minute* HOPE TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meetfc« State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Estate Scotts will celebrate golden anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Scott will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house hosted by their family Sunday, April 28, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Maple Grove Township Hall, south village limits of Nashville. Phillip Scott and Sara Gearhart were mar­ ried April 26, 1941, at the home of her parents by the Rev-.' WflliatTrJd$fl£.ufkJIt of the bride. Attendants were Josephine Cowell, sister of the bride, and Mearle Scott Jr., brother of the groom.' Jean Gearhart, sister­ in-law of the bride, played the wedding music. The day after their marriage the couple returned to their farm on Thomapple Lake Road, where they still reside and are actively engaged in farming. Phillip and Sara have three sons, six grand­ children, two great grandchildren and three step grandchildren. The sons, Barry of Milwaukee and Brian and Bradley of Nashville, extend an invitation to the neighbors, friends and relatives of their parents to help them celebrate their once-in-alifetime event. Visitors’ presence are the only gifts desired. MARVIN L. MIKESELL & SHANNON M. MIKESELL. Defendants DAVID H. TRIPP (P29290) 206 5. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (616) 945-9585 In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of the Circuit Court In the County of Barry, State of Michigan, mode and entered on April 18th. 1991, in a certain cause therein pending wherein Roy A. Anderson. Jill A. Anderson. John Rough, Jr., and Linda J. Rough were Plaintiffs and Marvin L. Mikesell and Shannon M. Mikesell were Defen­ dants, notice is hereby given that I shall sell at public sale to the highest bidder, at the East steps of the Courthouse situated in lhe City of Hastings, County of Barry, on June 6th. 1991, at 2:00 p.m., the following described property: All that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Yankee Springs. County of Barry. State of Michigan, described as follows: Commencing at the South 1/4 post of Section 15, Town 3 North, Range 20 West, thence West on the South Section line 331.59 feet to the place of begin­ ning of this description, thence continuing West on said section line 361.59 feet, thence North 0 degrees 25' 26" West 330 feet, thence East parallel to the South Section line 60 feet, thence North 0 degrees 25' 26" West 330 feet, thence East 301.39 feet, thence South 0 degrees 26' 03" East 660 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to all conditions, restrictions and easements of record. NANCY BOERSAAA. County Clerk DRAFTED BY: DAVID H. TRIPP (P29290) 206 5. BROADWAY HASTINGS. Ml 49058 PHONE: 616-945-9585 (5/30) File No. 91-20569-SE ESTATE OF Alice M. Casey, Deceased. Social Security No. 364-36-0277. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On May 10. 1991 at 10:00 a.m., in the probate courtroom. Hastings, Michigan, before Honorable Richard H. Snaw, Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Sheila Ann Evons requesting that Sheila Ann Evans and Michael David Kidder be appointed Co-Personal Representatives of the Estate of ALICE M. CASEY, who lived at 5150 Wood School Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058, and who died on April 10. 1991; requesting tht the heirs at law of the decedent be determined; and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated January 8, 1991 be admitted to probate. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all daims against the state will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within four months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice Is further given that the estate will then bo assigned to entitled persons appearing of rWtord. Date: 4-18-91 William M. Doherty (P4I960) DIAAMERS & McPHILUPS 221 South Broodway Hostings. Ml 49058 616/945-9596 Sheila Ann Evans 5311 Wood School Rood Hastings. Ml 49058 (4/25) April 8. 1991 — 7:30 p.m. Pledge to the Flog by all present. Roll call, all Members present. Twenty residents, three guests. Approved Agenda os amended. March II. 1991 regular. March 20. 1991 special. March 30, 1991 special meeting minutes all approved. Received Treasurers, all Correspondence and Committee reports. Approved payment of all listed bills. Adopted Antenna Tower Structure Agreement Re: Barry County Telephone Co. Motion by approve 1 % above average rate of in­ terest 7.225% borne by said bonds rate of 8.225% for Dogwood Dr. per Resolution No. 4. paragraph four. Adopted Resolution setting fee schedule to be used by custodian of records. Sewer update by Louis VanLiere. Heard group from Kingsbury Rd. Re: Parking and Fishing at Shallow Lake. Application for fireworks disp'ay permit for Earl M. Thom authorizing Supervisor to Issue permit. Allow John Woods to attend Michigan Water Floodplain Seminar. Approved gravel for Township Hall and Brush Ridge Cemetery, replace windows as needed, pur­ chase paint for buildings, granted request to move dirt and replace fence. Approved to pay quarterly Fire. Ambulance. Central Dispatch and Library budgets for 1991-92 Fiscal Year. Earth Friends Garden Club $40.00 to plant flowers at Township Hall. Adjournment 9:05 p.m. Shirley R. Case. Clerk Attested to by: (4/25) Patricia I. Bahar, Supervisor Nurses Aide Classes Beginning...APRIL 30th Reaching the TOTAL Barry County Market everyweeklsa... Nelsons observe their 50th wedding anniversary A golden wedding anniversary was observ­ ed March 13 by Carl and Bessie Nelson of Middleville. An open house in honor of the occasion was held April 13 at the Whitneyville Bible Church. Their children are Penny Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Barlow (Carole), Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Tabberer (Dorothy). Mr. and Mrs. Walter Nelson and Linda Nelson. They have 12 grandchildren and two great grand­ children. They were married March 1941, at Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. TILL ORDER Part-time positions available. Call Char Rentz at Tendercare Hastings for an interview...945-9564 INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... Individual Health Group Health Retirement r~\ * Life We do it EACH WEEK of the year. The Reminder Maple Valley News Sun and News Lakewood News The Hastings Banner Call 948-8051 to ... 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TO MEET ^(Yg ALL YOUR FINANCIAL NEEDS ffiank L F MEMBER FtNC C* ESTAOUViH* IMb 156 West Superior Wayland Monday thru Thursday 9 to 5; Friday 9 to 5:30; Saturday 9 to Noon �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 25, 1991 Legal Notices NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default has occurred In the conditions of a mor­ tgage made by William C. Moon III and Catherine A. Moon, husband and wife, mortgagor, to Old Kent Bank of Kalamazoo, of 136 East Michigan Avenue. Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007, mortgagee, by a mortgage dated July 3, 1978, recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County, on Ju­ ly 6. 1991, in Liber 216, page 230. Because of said default, the mortgagee has declared the entire un­ paid amount secured by said mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this notice, there is claimed to be due. including for principal and interest on said mortgage, the sum of $5,512.39, and interest wili continue on the principal balance of $4,527.70 at the rate of 8.5 percent. No suit or proceeding in low has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay said amount with interest, ns provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and ex­ penses. including attorneys* fees allowed by law. and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public sale to the highest bidder at the North Door of County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan, on May 24. 1991 at 2:00 p.m. The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in the Township of Prairieville. Barry County. Michigan, and ore described as follows: A parcel of land In the Southwest one quarter of Section 20, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, describ­ ed as: COMMENCING at the Southeast comer of West half of the Southwest one quarter of said Seciion 20: thence West thirty nine rods; thence North eleven rods three feet; thence East thirty nine rods: thence South eleven rods three feet to PLACE OF BEGINNING. Prairieville Township. Barry Coun­ ty, Michigan: and commonly known as 11806 Crum Rood. Plainwell, Michigan. Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be one year from the date of sale unless determined odondoned in accor­ dance with MCI 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of sale. Dated: April 25. 1991 TOWHEY AAAGGINI Attorneys for Old Kent Bank of Kalamazoo. By: Donald H. Passenger 21 IK Waters Building Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)459-6168 (5/23) Default has occurred in the conditions of a mor­ tgage mode by Brad C. Bouk and Linda L. Bouk. husband and wife, mortgagor, to Old Kent Bank and Trust Company, of One Vandenberg Center, Grand Rapids, Ml 49503, mortgagee, by a mor­ tgage dated September 15. 1989, recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County, on September 18, 1989, in Liber 488, page 389. Because of said default, the mortgagee has declared the entire unpaid amount secured by said mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this notice, there is claimed to be due, including for principal and interest on said mortgage, the sum of $65,025.44. and interest will continue on the principal balance of $62,016.36 at the rate of 9.375 percent. No suit or proceeding in law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and the statute in such case made an provided, and to pay said amount with interest, as provided in said mor­ tgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including attorneys* fees allowed by law, and all taxes and Insurance premiums paid by the under­ signed before sale, said mortgage will be foreclos­ ed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public sale to the highest bidder at the North Door of County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan, on May 24. 1991 at 2:00 p.m. The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in the Orangeville Township, Barry Coun­ ty, Michigan, and are described as follows: COMMENCING 1,204% feet West and 1.090'4 feet North of East one quarter post of Section 6 Town 2 North, Range 10 West: thence South 52° West 50 feet: thence South 47°30* West 50 feet; thence South 45s 30* West 50 feet; thence South 41° West 50 feet; thence South 36° 15* West 200 feet: thence South 32’ West 50 feet to PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING; thence South 39* 30* West 50 feet: thence South 71’ East 100 feet; thence North 28'4° East 41 2/10 feet; thence North 69* West 100 feet to PLACE OF BEGINNING, Orangeville Township, Barry County. Michigan; and commonly known as 4379 Pickerel Cove, Shelbyville, Michigan. Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in ac­ cordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of sale. Dated: April 25. 1991 TWOHEY AAAGGINI Attorneys for Old Kent Bank and Trust Company By: Donald H. Passenger 21 IK Waters Building Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)459-6168 (5/23) Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! Ann Landers Absentee father missed out on kids’ lives Dear Ann Landers: The letter from "Everything Isn’t OK in Oklahoma” struck a responsive chord in me. The woman who write said her husband worked long hours, golfed with his buddies on weekends and read the newspaper or watched TV when he was home, totally ignoring their young children. I could have written that letter myself. My husband also ignored our four children and never had much time for me either. His idea of acknowledging my existence was a romp in the sack. He never wanted to go on family outings because the kids "made him ner­ vous.” At home he refused to lift a finger to help me with them because "that’s your job." Now those kids are teenagers and young adults. They are pretty interesting people, productive and fun to be with. They hold down jobs, go to school and are involved in all sorts of exciting activities. My husband still has no time for them, but they don’t mind because they have not time for him either. Since no relationship was established early, he is like a stranger to them. What a pity that he has missed so much of the joy in life and there is no way to retrieve those wonderful years. — Rockford, III. Dear Rock: I’m sorry to say I received a huge number of letters from mothers who are saying the same thing. When are the men out there going to wake up to the importance of being part of their children’s lives? If it doesn’t happen early it rarely happens at all. If any of you absentee fathers sec yourselves in this column, you’d better get aboard before the train leaves the station. Do organ donors have io pay? Dear Ann Landers: I recently heard something that I found very distrurbing. Will you please check around and find out if it’s true? I was told that the spouse or the immediate family of a person who donates his or her organs for transplantation is responsible for the medical bills connected with the removal of those organs. A friend of my parents said she knows a man who was sent a $45,000 bill after his wife passed away. He Lad offered to donate her usable organs. If this is true, I no longer wish to be a card-carrying organ donor. The last thing grieving family members need is a whopping hospital bill on top of everything else they have to deal with. Wouldn’t you think that with the need for kidneys, eyes and other transplantable organs, hospitals would provide the service of remov­ ing them for free? I’m sure most people want to be generous but not at such terrific expense to their loved ones. — Ellen in California. Dear Ellen: I contacted the Living Bank in Houston and they welcomed the opportunity to set the record straight. The person who RECEIVES the donated organ pays the bill for transplantation. The organ donor’s family is never charged. Could it be that the $45,000 bill your parents' friend mentioned was due to the high cost of trying to keep that man’s wife alive? I’ll bet it had nothing to do with removing her organs for transplantation. There is a desperate need for organs. Anyone who wants to give the gift of life should write to The Living Bank, P.O. Box 6725, Houston. Texas 77265; and the Na­ tional Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd St., New York, N.Y. 10016. Landlord understands now Dear Ann Landers: Every time I saw a bag lady on the street, I used to wonder why she didn’t seek help. Now I know. I am a landlord. One of my tenants is a mentally incompetent woman who was sup­ ported by her foster mother for the last five years. Her foster mother died recently and the woman is now penniless. My only recourse is eviction — to simply put her out on the street. I called every agency in the phone book and they all said, "We have no budget for such cases.” The mental health people tell me they can- • NOTICE • .tidg;. OR MMEKWTOUR MORTGAGE? The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held April 23,1991 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. HELP WANTED • Plastic Injection Mold Operators FACILITY COOK REFINANCE AT OLD KENT. Flexible Hour Cafeteria Style Cook Experience Now accepting employment applications Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. only If you’re paying 10% or more in mortgage interest, you should see us about ALL FEES ARE EMPLOYER PAID refinancing at today’s low rates. You could save thousands of dollars over the We specialize in Permanent & Temporary Placement and Contract & Payroll Services term of your mortgage — and lower your monthly house payments, too. SIMM Get a Home Equity Line of Credit at No Additional Charge. When you refinance, you may also qualify for our Home Equity Line of Credit — with no additional fees. So you can borrow for the things you need, like home P.O. Box 126 129 E. State St. Hastings, Ml 49058 improvements or a new car, at an interest rate that’s much lower than most installment loans or credit cards. And the interest may be tax-deductible, too. Check Into Refinancing — with The Refinancing Checklist. Hooked on We can tell you how much you may be able to save by refinancing. All we need is some basic information about your current mortgage. The following checklist tells you what we need to know. Bring the information into any Old Kent office — and we’ll determine how much you may save by refinancing at our rates. There’s no chaige for this service. So why not do it today? After all, you have You feu for {he lure. And now you're duck. nothing to lose — and a lot to gain. Fixed Adjustable Rate 30-Year 20-Year Daughter-In-law suspected Dear Ann Landers: I have a very strong hunch that my daughter-in-law, the mother of my two teenage grandchildren, is having an affair. My son works two jobs and is not at home evenings, Monday through Friday. His wife does not work outside the house and has a great deal of freedom and plenty of time on her hands. Ever since my husband passed away two years ago, I’ve spent my evenings at their place so I know more about what goes on there than my son does. Almost every night my daughter-in-law gets a phone call from a man whose voice I recognize as that of a fami­ ly friend. He is also married and has children. The calls go on anywhere from 20 minutes to one hour. She always uses the phone in their bedroom and speks in a low voice. Ann, it’s very difficult fbr me to have this knowledge and not say something about it. I don’t know whether to confront my daughter­ in-law or inform my son. Or should I just butt out? — Perplexed in New Jersey. Dear New Jersey: I am a strong proponent of the MYOB school of behavior. If you men­ tion this to your daughter-in-law, she will pro­ bably deny it and you may no longer be welcome in her home. If you tell your son, the result would probably be the same. I have always believed that when there is cheating in a marriage, the cheated-on person has a clue. It’s best to let that person handle it. What can you give the person who has everything? Ann Landers' new booklet, "Gems, ” is ideal far a n’.ghtstand or coffee table. “Gems” is a collection of Ann Landers’ most requested poems and essays. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $4.85 (this Includes postage and handling) to: Gems, do Ann Landen, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, 111.60611-0562. (In Canada, send $5.87). * COPYRIGHT 1991 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE, INC. BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS GIRL, Minika Malkia, bom April 1 to Tam­ my Lynn Miller, Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 3 ozs., 21 in. long, time: 1:16 p.m. GIRL, Leah Kay, bom April 4 to Eric Shaef­ fer and Tonya Dingledine, Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 15V4 ozs., 22 in. long, time: 10:14 a.m. BOY, Colt Donnie, bom April 6 to Mr. and Mrs. Rindy Baker, Nashville, weighing 7 lbs., 8!4 ozs., 20 in. long, time: 1:35 a.m. TWIN BOYS, Jesse Ray and Jordon Ken­ neth, bom April 6 to Brad and Dawn DeCamp, Vermontville, weighing 4 lbs., 4 ozs., and 3 lbs., 9 ozs., 16 in. long and 18 in. long, time: 11:25 a.m. Welcome Home Cody Charles Clinton! The proud parents are Don and Michaeleen Clinton of Middleville. Cody arrived into the world at 4:46 p.m. on April 7, 1991 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center of Grand Rapids, weighing in at 6 lbs., and 1 oz. and measuring 19M inches in length. He is welcomed home by big brother "Little Den­ ny”. Happy grandparents ire Vera and Don Clinton of Middleville and Buck and Sally Neal of Allegan. GIRL, Bethany Kay, bom April 9 to James and Kimberly Miller of Lake Odessa, weighing 8 lbs., 514 ozs., 21 in. long, time 7:08 p.m. Refinancing Checklist Type of Mortgage (Check one) Term: ; ot become involved unless the person is suicidal or murderous. An ordinary, everyday person who is mentally incompetent doesn't qualify for a»':Jance. I ask yr Ann, where can this woman get help? ’ .etten about this but I’ve done my damdest. — F.D. in Brookfield, Ill. Dear F.D.: We made several phone calls and had better luck than you did. Dr. Ron Davidson, director of public policy at the Mental Health Association in Illinois, as well as Gina White at the National Mental Health Association, said if the woman is not behaving in an unusual manner but is simply broke and unable to care for herself, help may be available. Many people don’t realize that there are federal and state "safety net” pro­ grams which may entitle this woman to disability income and health care, enabling her to live independently. If this woman is a danger to herself or others, the police should be called. She will then be taken for psychiatric evaluation to a hospital or mental health clinic. Your local mental health association can direct you to the right agencies, as well as outreach counseling programs and support groups. Call the National Mental Health Association's toll-free number, 1-800-969-NMHA. Good luck this time and bless you for trying. 15-Year TWIN BOYS, Kelly Robert and Kyle Wesley, bom to John and Carrie Hine, Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 12 V4 ozs., 2014 in. long and 6 lbs., 1 oz., 19 in. long, time: 8:17 p.m. Other___________________ Original Amount of Mortgcge____ But not forever. Date of Mortgage (When it was taken out)__________________________ SMOKE STOPPERS has a proven record. We in­ vite you to attend our FREE introductory meeting, and then decide if it's time for you to become a non-smoker. If you decide to join SMOKE STOPPERS at the end of this meeting, a small deposit for the program manual will be required. Call us ■ well save you a seat. You can even smoke during this meeting. SMOKE STOPPERS might be just what you've been fishing for. Interest Rate (If ARM, current interest rate) Estimated Home Value_________________________________________ <X OLD KENT Fre« Introductory mooting: Monday, April 29,1991 7-8 p.m.. Pennock Hospital. Physicians Center. Education Classroom Preregistration at 948-3125 Common Sense Uncommon Service8 IlAmZc0’ C.'"?'1°,p*nea in conjunction with mortgage rrimancing Fees may aopi, otherwise Homeowners insurance X J’l"' ° C,“" *'■' " ■ «««'"« '»• o'W C-M.. IT., *Pfl ,m 0.1 .,n n“ e>ceeo io . ana can go as low as 10 j Consult your tax actvisoHor tai deductibility FDtClHSUAED ©OLDI INTBANK 1991 SMOKE STOPPERS Sponsored by Pennock Hospital BOY, Nicholas Glenn, bom April 10 to Ms. Melissa Harris of Nashville, weighing 6 lbs., 214 ozs., 21 in. long, time: 1:58 p.m. BOY, Nicholas Ryan, bom April 11 to Tina and Ryan Eaton, Hastings, weighing 6 lbs., 1414 ozs., 21 in. long, time: 12:05 a.m. GIRL, Katherine Lynn, bom April 11 to Jeff and Julie Dobbin, Delton, weighing 7 lbs., 414 ozs., 21 in. long, time: 9:24 p.m. BOY, Kevin Arthur, bom April 12 to Kirk and Wanda Green, Lake Odessa, weighing 8 lbs., 15V4 ozs., 21V4 in. long, time: 3:32 a.m. GIRL, bom April 15 to Jeffrey and Linda Lord, Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 13 ozs., time: 10:58 a.m. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 25, 1991 — Page 9 From Tims to Time... By Esther Walton Table Company started in 1890 The Hastings Table Company factory building in 1924. One of the most frequent letter requests that this author receives is information about the Table Company. Here in two articles is the history of the company by M.L Cook: H. L. Evarts suggested the idea. The plan was at first to make chairs as well as dining tables. The fourth industry started in Hastings as a result of the agitation, begun in 1889, continu­ ing through the next year, was the Hastings Table Company, which we will now conisider. L.H. Evarts came to Hastings from Grand Ledge in 1889. While living in Grand Ledge he was in close touch with the very successful Grand Ledge Chair Company. He was a natural mechanic used in that flourishing Grand Ledge plant. In the early winter of 1889 and 1890, Mr. Evarts suggested that a chair factory, similar to the one in Grand Ledge, would be a fine in­ dustry to add to Hastings, which was then ag­ gressively seeking new factories. There had already been launched here in 1889 and early in 1890 the Hastings Furniture Company, the Michigan Wool Boot Company, and the Michigan Whip Factory>. The appfipfe fpy fec^ tories-mibistiiltkeen and MrdfivwnV suggest tion was taken seriously. In a short time, the $20,000 capital was taken locally, with Mr. Evarts the largest subscriber. The city gave 10 percent, or $20,000 additional, as it did with the Hastings Furniture Company, and the Michigan Whip Co. The new company was incorporated as the Hastings Chair and Table Company. Mr. Evarts was a stickler for doing things right. He urged the directors of the new com­ pany to build h^brick plant because it was more economical to maintain; also that a fac­ tory without an inside stairway and with heavy floors would furnish a better foundation for machines and would considerably reduce lhe cost of insurance. He proved to the direc­ tors that a Corliss engine was far more economical than a plain, slide-valve engine and would save money, even though it cost considerably more. When the company completed its threestory plant, 36x100, installed its Corliss engine and the other machinery and equip­ ment necessary to carry on this business in 1890, it was evident that $20,000 was not suf­ ficient; so $10,000 more was subscribed and added to the capital, which was thereby in­ creased to $32,000. That left some money, but not nearly enough, for working capital, most all of it being invested in the plant. The factory started making a line of chairs and tables late in 1890, but the designs for its lines did not appeal to the trade. So the line was changed to dining tables alone in 1892, but the trade was still very low for the same reason. When the annual inventory was taken in December 1892, the final figures showed that the company had lost considerable money, and that something radical must be done to save it from bankruptcy. The directors consulted with cashier Dan W. Reynolds of the City Bank, who was a member of the Chair and Table Co. ’s board of directors. They asked him if he thought the seven owners of the Wool Boot Company. W.R. Cook having been added to the original six, could be induced to take over the Table plant and business. Mr. Reynolds told them that he could not answer for the stockholders of the Wool Boot Company. He suggested that the Table Com­ pany work out a proposition they thought was fair and he would submit it to his associates in the Wool Boot Company. The Chair and Table Company directors discussed the matter seriously for two or three nights in succession. They learned from examinatj^n of the stock book that the seven Wool Boot Company directors already owned about $6,000 of the Table Company’s stock. So they would be willing to increase the capital stock from $32,000 to $60,000 and issue the $28,000 additional to the stockholders of the Wool Boot Company if they would pay the Table Company $6,000 cash for it, also providing that the seven men would take over the management of the Chair and Table Company. After giving the matter consideration for a time, the Wool Boot Company directors ac­ cepted lhe proposition, hoping to save the in­ dustry for the town and prevent its going into a receivership. Of course, they also hoped that they could put the factory on a profit­ paying basis. Accordingly, all directors of the Hastings Chair and Table Company, except Mr. Reynolds, resigned one by one and the six other members of the Hastings Wool Boot Company succeeded them as directors. The new board consisted of Chester Messer, R.B. Messer, Clement Smith, P.T. Colgrove, W.R. Cook, D.W. Reynolds and M.L. Cook. The new men took over the management and direction of the Chair and Table Company in January 1893. A little over a month before, the severe panic of 1893 began. Had they dreamed that such a financial disaster was coming, they would not have done what they did. :29 Portraits Now$6~95i 1 know from the experience we had that it was a very difficult job to pull the two fac­ tories and the City Bank through that panic; but they all survived. The new directors decided that they would not make chairs, so the name of the company was shortened to "The Hastings Table Com­ pany.’ ’ The offices were the same as the Wool Boot Company: Chester Messer, president; R.B. Messer, vice president; Dan W. Reynolds, treasurer and M.L. Cook, secretary. It was a dreary, monotonous struggle lhe new management has for the next 11 years trying to save the Table Company from bankruptcy. During that time, no progress or profits were made, the company was barely holding its own, which means that it lost money because of the actual depreciation of the buildings, machinery and equipment, but there were no profits from which to set up a depreciation account. In our January 1904 line we brought out some new designs in pedestal dining tables. Dealers bought a few of them, but complained of the unsightly gap in the segments of the pedestal of the table. The pedestal had to be cut in two in order to make the table extend to six, eight, 10 or 12 feet as desired. When the extra leaves were taken out and lhe original square or round table alone remained, one looking at the pedestal would be quickly and unfavorably impressed with that unsightly gap where the pedestal was divided. R.B Messer, who then was salesman for the Wool Boot Company, always attended lhe Grand Rapids furniture sales in July and January as a representative of the Table Com­ pany. The trade told him the trouble they ex­ perienced in selling our pedestal tables, with this yawning gap in the pedestal when lhe table was pushed together into its original form as a square or round table. After the July Grand Rapids furniture sale was over for that year, Mr. Messer came home and explained this trouble to Emil Tyden, whose inventive genius had been demonstrated in the Seal factory. Mr. Tyden said nothing, but he began thinking about the matter seriously. Sometime before the 1905 January sale was to begin, Tyden had worked out and tried a pedestal lock he devised, which held the two segments of the pedestal leg lightly together and made it a thing of beauty instead of an ugly-looking piece of furniture. He showed Mr. Messer and the other directors how he could overcome the difficulty and make a rigid solid pedestal. At the January 1905 sale, the Table Com­ pany appeared with the only line on the market with tightly-closed pedestal extension tables. We had several beautiful designs in pedestals, each with the Tyden locking device. They appeared strongly to the trade and sold like hot cakes. The result was that in 1905, for the first time since the new directors look over lhe plant, the factory made a nice profit. In the next two or three years it earned enough so that the brick plant was doubled in size, mak­ ing it 200x36 feet. We also added a nice surplus .o our original $60,000 capital stock. Howevfer,* the styles again changed three or four years after Mr. Tyden invented his lock­ ing device and the pedestal tables, even with the Tyden lock were not desired by the trade, so the Table Company was again back in the old condition of about playing even by the end of each year. Two or three times, we almost decided to quit, but changed our minds and still held on, for we disliked to have “failure" end our at­ tempt to make the factory pay. By 1917 Mr. Tyden had completed his work of equipping the Seal Company with its wonderful automatic machines with which to make the Tyden car seals. R.B. Messer pro­ posed and the directors heartily approved that we engage him to take over the management of the Hastings Table Company and to be its president. He obligingly did so. He at once set out to secure a man who could design a line that would appeal to the trade and keep the factory busy. He was suc­ cessful in getting Fred Hill, who was then lhe designer for the Imperial Furniture Company of Grand Rapids. Tyden induced Hill to come to Hastings at a nice salary and a chance to earn a considerable holding of the company's stock, which would be given him if at the end of five years the Table Company made enough money to pay all the debts the com­ pany owed when he came here. Mr. Hill’s new lines appealed to lhe fur­ niture trade, so the Table Company became a busy hive of industry. It earned him his stock bonus for him, too. We were ail glad to give him lhe stock, for what had seemed a nightmare to us had become something very different. This story will be continued in our next issue. Teacher salaries, benefits to continue significant rise Michigan teachers’ salaries will increase nearly 12 percent over the next two years, a new report on contract settlements reveals. And the cost of providing health care benefits to teachers will also rise significantly, predicts the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB). The Teacher Contract Settlement Report is based in wage and fringe benefit date from 406 of the state’s K-12 school districts and 40 intermediate school districts, representing 68 percent of all districts. Next year, 1991-92, teachers will earn 5.89 percent more than they do this year. And in 1992-93, they will gain an additional 5.95 percent. "Salary growth throughout the latter part of the 1980s remained fairly stable," says MASB’s labor relations director, Bruce Bigham, "but insurance benefit costs have changed dramatically." In fact, health care costs for school employees quadrupled during the 1980s, ac­ cording to Bigham. "Although most district’s health care premius costs did not increase significantly duming 1990-91," Bigham said, "industry analysts suggest that health care premiums next year will rise significantly." Health insurance coverage was reported as a benefit in all contracts in both 1980 and 1990, while health care options appeared in only 43 percent of 1980 contracts, increasing to 75.8 percent of 1990 contracts. A trend likely to continue, explains Bigham, is employee enrollment in options programs as school districts try to find ways to cut costs. Capped premiums decreased from appear­ ing in 28.8 percent of 1980-81 contracts to just 18.1 percent of 1990-91 contracts. Vision insurance took the biggest leap, emerging as a benefit in 86.0 percent of 1990-91 contracts, compared to only 20.8 percent of contracts 10 » can ago. Term life insurance a»w continues to grow in popularity as a benefit, included in 77.4 percent of this year’s settlements. OurPlease family has moved... note our new location: Linette I. Showerman. D.O. • David E. Engel. D.O.-4695 N. Middleville Road • Suiie I ’Middleville. Ml 49J3J (616)795-3315 As of Monday. Apnl 29. Middleville Doctors P C. will be providing quality medical care for the entire family in its new location. Our phone number hasn’t changed.* but we’re certain you’ll enjoy our new offices! VMe’rvopcn: 9 am-12 pm and I -5 pm (MAV/F) 9 am-12 pm and l-7pm(TfTh> 9 am-12 pm (Saturdays) •Due to our move. Dr. Gary GulHh will be providing emergency care for us on Friday. Saturday, and Sunday. Apnl 26-28 Dr Gulish can be reached at 792-226J. Accepting new patients. 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Steel truck overturns on M-43 J-Ad Graphics News Service HOPE TWP. - A truck carrying 40.000 pounds of steel rolled onto its side Monday when the truck's load shifted. The flat-bed truck, operated by Universal Am-Can in Kalamazoo, crashed into a ditch in the sharp curve on M-43 just east of Kingsbury Road. Driver George A. Gressley, 58, of Min­ neapolis, Minn., was treated for minor in­ juries at Bronson Medical Center in Kalama­ zoo after the 8 a.m. accident. Michigan State Police said Gressley was driving north on M-43 when the vehicle's load shifted, causing the truck to fall onto its right side in a sharp right-hand curve. Wit­ nesses said he was travelling about 35 mph. Motor Carrier Division officer Jack VanDuine issued Gressley a violation for "inadequate blocking and bracing" of the cargo. Gressley received a citation for violating lhe basic speed law from State Police. Baltimore’s city code antiquated BALTIMORE (AP) - It’s against the law here to play most professional sports in this city before 2 p.m. on Sunday. It's also illegal to sell live chickens or ducks with their legs tied. And, if you're a gypsy, you'd better get a license before you start roaming the city's 55 or older? We’ve just reduced the cost of homeowners insurance 30%! Here's why! Our statistics show that homeowners 55 and older have fewer and less costly losses than other age groups. So it’s only fair to charge you less for your homeowners insurance. The,'No Contact your local Auto-Owners agent, listed in the Yellow Pages under Insurance. streets. Such oddities are common throughout the 1,315 pages of the Baltimore city code, which is undergoing its first major rewrite since it was compiled in 1879. Researchers are finding that many of the code’s provisions are cumbersome, superseded by state law or simply outdated. "Rewriting the law is a long, slow, steady process," said Bernard F. Murphy, director of the Department of Legislative Reference, which is overseeing the $150,000 rewrite project. "It is tedious work. It conjures the image of a gaggle of monks hunched over in the dome of City Hall toiling away." "Statute drafting is sort of an esoteric corner of the world," said Pamela Baldwin, a legislative attorney at the Library of Congress, who is working on the project. She said the Baltimore code is striking in several ways, including the very specific way the code deals with waste disposal. City law specifically regulates the dis­ posal of hogs heads, pet droppings, oyster shells, animal carcasses, lumber, boxes, crates and ash. "The anthropologists say the Eskimos have 32 words for snow because it is so cen­ tral to their lives. If that's true, one can sur­ mise that trash is central to the life of Balti­ more," Baldwin said. Another code reviser, Larry M. Eig, who also works at the Library of Congress, said he finds himself thinking about city law at the strangest times. Bcate Bruhl, who has been working at the Michigan Stale Capitol on a restoration pro­ ject the past two weeks, spent Saturday and Saturday night in Woodland. During her short stay, she visited lhe Lake Odessa Depot and caboose as a guest of Tom Pickens and later visited stables near Clarksville with Mrs. Tom Pickens. She dropped in on several Woodland friends Saturday afternoon and evening, in­ cluding lhe Mickey Carey and the Doug MacKenzie families. Bruhl relumed to Bellingham, Wash., to turn the research she had done while in Michigan into drawings for restoration artists to use. Her husband, Roger Boyce, a painter and professional artist, is teaching an at Western Washington University during the 1990-91 academic year. He recently agreed to tech at Camegie-Melleon Institute in Pitt­ sburgh, Pa., the 1991-92 year. Hildred Chase, Evelyn Goodrich, Lilian Vandecar, all delegates from Kilpatrick Church, and Betty McCurdy attended the United Brethren annual regional meeting at West Windsor United Brethren Church near Diamondale Tuesday and Wednesday last week. Goodrich reported the music and pro­ grams were “quality.” There were approx- Grand opening set for Dowling Recycling Center The public is invited to attend the grand opening of the Dowling Public Library Re­ cycling Center from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday. A ribbon cutting ceremony at the site will be held at 3 p.m. Refreshments will be served. The center is located at 1765 E. Dowling Rd., just off M-37. County equalization up 10.74 percent The 1991 equalized value of real and per­ sonal property in Barry County jumped 10.74 over last year’s figures. The Barry County Board of Commission­ ers Tuesday accepted Equalization Director Karen Scarbrough's recommended equaliza­ tion report The total 1991 equalized value amounts to $651,588,592 as compared to 1990's $588,390,774. Assyria Township has the largest increase, with equalized value climbing 18.22 percent The lowest, with a 2.53 percent increase, is Carlton Township. A breakdown of the 1991 recommendation includes $84,260,572 for agriculture; $39,329,910, commercial; $8,631,158, in­ dustrial; $469,682,495, residential; $1,165,250, timbcr/cutover; $5,791,150, developmental; and $42,728,057, personal. GET YOUR COPIES of Hastings Banner at any of these area locations... In Hastings — Bosley Pharmacy C & B Discount Cappon Oil City Food and Beverage Country Pantry D.J. Electric Eberhard’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Jacobs Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R & J’s Riverview Grocery Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery C.J. Take Out Doug’s Market Todd’s Grocery Hook’s Drugs Kloosterman’s Coop In Lake Odessa — In Middleville — Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Middle Mart Village Grocery Sinke’s Service In Nashville — Charlie’s Southend K & M Meats Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl’s Market Thornapple Lk. Gen. Store In Delton — Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Cappon’s Quick Mart Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market Cappon’s Quick StOD In Freeport— L & J’s Our Village General Store In Dowling — Dan’s Grocery Dowling Corner Store imately P* at eacn day's program and meetings. Both days were nice for driving and the Woodland ladies enjoyed the rides, as well as the meetings. Dorothy and George Schaibly took seven children from Dorothy’s recently concluded “Good News Club" to lhe performance of “Kid's Praise No. 3” at Faith Bible Church and School Thursday night. The children were Sara Kantner, Carrie Cook, Talitha Dunklee, Salana Dunklee. Lacy Clum, Kaysie Cox and Jennifer Mayes. Dorothy’s granddaughter, Kala Byington, who was also a member of the Good News Club, was in the musical production. The religious educational production drew a full house to each performance. Children from the school portrayed books with book costumes and portrayed were Harmony, Melody and Rhythm. Harmony discussed happiness and harmony in family life, as well as music. The spring sessions.of the "Good News Club” has now ended. There were 23 children enrolled. This term, Schaibly was assisted by Barl>aiT. Swift in teaching the children who attended Bible stories, songs and crafts. Schaibly will sponsor and direct a "Fiveday Good News Club” sometime in August. Gerry and Mardell Bates are home in Woodland Township after spending most of the winter in Phoenix, Ariz. On their return trip, they spent two weeks visiting a daughter in Arkansas. The Bateses are planning a trip to England to visit friends in the near future. Chuck and Jean Mulliken arrived home in Woodland last week. They spent the winter in Florida. There was a large crowd at the Woodland Gospel Singers and Ray and Millie Overholt concert at Lake wood United Methodist Church Sunday evening. Plans are being developed to inventory all books and update the catalog at the Woodland Township Library this summer. Many books will be discussed, some sold. Books no longer in the library will be removed from the catalog. The catalog will be separated into author, ti­ tle and subject drawers, and the township of­ fice will have a duplicate of the title cards in case it is ever necessary to file an insurance claim on the library contents. It is hoped there will be some volunteers to help with the huge job. At the same time, while books are off the shelves, the library in­ terior and all the shelves will be painted and renovated. The carpet will be cleaned and some other repairs made. If anyone wishes to have any say about this process or help with the work, contact Mrs. Lucas at the library or at 367-4140. Recently acquired books at the library in­ clude: “A Is for Alibi," “B is for Burglar,” "C is for Corpse, "F is for Fugitive” and “G is for Gumshoe” by Sue Grafton; “Always and Forever," by Cynthia Freeman; "Abraham Lincoln and the Second American Revolution" by James M. McPherson, "America in 1857 —A Nation on the Brink," by Kenneth M. Stampp; “The Plains of Passage” by Jean M. Auel; "Bertie and the Seven Bodies" by Peter Lovesey; "Bitter Sweet, Hummingbird and Years” by LaVyrle Spencer; "The Black Candle” by Catherine Cookson; “The Black Swan" by Phillippa Carr; “Black Tie Only” by Julia Fenton; "The Bourne Ultimatum" by Robert Ludlum; “The Woman in His Life” by Barbara Taylor Bradford; “The Town That Started the Civil War" by Nat Brandt; “The Cat Who Lived High” by Lilian Braun; "Buffalo Girls" by Larry McMurty; “Bum Steer” by Nancy Pickard; “The Burden of Proof’ by Scott Turow; "The Civil War — An Illustrated History” by Geoffrey C. Ward; “The Clock Winder” by Anne Tyler; "Cold Fire" by Dean R. Koontz; “Love, Desire and Hate” by Joan Collins; “Vital Signs” by Robin Cook; “Under Siege" by Stephen Coonts; “Dazzle” by Judith Krantz; "Mountain Laurel” by Jude Deveraux; "A Reasonable Madness" by Fran Dorf; "The Eagle Has Flown" by Jack Higgins; “Everlasting" by Nancy Thayer; “The Firm” by John Grisham; “First Man in Rome” by Colleen McCullough; "Mirage" by Pauline Gtdge; "The Old Contemptibles” by Martha Grimes; “The Old Silent" by Martha Grimes; "Harvest” by Belva Plain; "Snare of Serpents” by Victoria Holt; “In A Child’s Name” by Peter Maas; “Into the Darkness” by Barbara Michaels; “Magic Hour” by Susan Isaacs; "Milk and Honey” by Faye Kellerman; "Silent Partner" and “Time Bomb" by Jonathan Kellerman; "Sliver” by Ira Levin; “Memories of Midnight” by Sidney Sheldon; "Message from Nam" and “Heartbeat" by Danielle Steele; "Murder at the Kennedy Center,” “Murder at the National Cathedral" and “Murder in the CIA” by Margaret Truman; “Trophies and Dead Things” by Marcia Muller; “September” by Rosamunde Pilcher; “Sullivan’s Sting” and “The Seventh Commandment" by Lawrence Sanders; “The Wise Child” by Sterling Jessica and “Victims” by Dorothy Uhnak. Gun Lake— Joe’s Grocery Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart Others — Sav-Way Mini Mart, Vermontville Banfield General Store Quick Stop Food, Battle Creek Country Store - Bellevue Woodland Centre - Woodland DON7 LET YOUR ASTHMA MANAGE YOU: when you can manage your asthma. For help, call your local American Lung Association. AMERICAN ± LL’NG ASSOCIATION* « I J < 3 , ; J j ' ’ J • < < ' j �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 25, 1991 — Page 11 Middleville graduate enjoys working at WOTV’s ‘Live at 5’ as associate producer by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Wendy Wieringa loves her job at WOTV, Channel 8, but she also takes it seriously. She's an associate producer for "Live at 5:30" during the week, and assignment editor on the weekends. The 1986 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School is flexible, open to all kinds of ideas, and has already learned to "never say never." Along with the news anchors and producers, she writes news copy, meets interesting people, and travels in what are considered by those outside the industry as pretty sophisticated circles. But she’s still Wendy Wieringa from Middleville, a small town girl who thinks that’s an advantage in her business. "I think being from Middleville helps me, especially working at WOTV. I know the area, and have background in a lot of things that others may not," she says. After being on the job for one year, she says the "whole weekend team is incredible, and we like each other, that’s why we work so well together." When there’s a disaster, everyone seems to know what to do, she said, and they go about their jobs almost like they are on "auto pilot." "When we had the tornadoes, our people were calling in from all over, asking what they could do, where they could go to help," she recalls. "'Tliese people keep a part of their job with them for 24 hours a day. "Every photog that worked there was out. It’s nice to know that they are there for you," she said. The constant deadlines don’t bother her; she likes challenges, and as part of the team she and everyone in the newsroom could run a camera if they were called upon. "I could if I had to; I’m capable. I know how to run a lot of technical equipment. But, if I did, you’d be able to tell the difference," she laughed. As pan of the weekend staff, she gets Wednesdays and Thursdays off. "I like having time off in the middle of the week. The banks, grocery stores and malls are empty. It’s great," she says. In fact, she recounts with disgust a "quick trip to grab a few things" to the mall at Christmas time when she had a Saturday off. Used to little or no traffic on 28th Street, the "short" trip took 45 minutes, and she wasted another 20 minutes looking for a place to park. Inside the mall was no better, and she reaffirms that days off in the middle of the week are fine with her. Her friends are.on about the sameischedule , that she is,' so she has company when she wants on her time off. Asked what she feels when watching TV and the wrong graphic appears behind the news anchors head when they’re reading a news story, she grimaces. "I talk to the TV," she admits, "of course, we’re very critical." "We’re all back seat directors or producers. My folks won’t even watch TV with me anymore," she says. The daughter of Lee and Carol Wieringa, Wendy and has a younger brother and sister, Christopher and Sarah, both still students at TK. She gives her parents credit for their help. "They're great. They make it all possible," she says simply. The 22-year-old said when she first started her job, she had ambivalent feelings about covering all of the "bad news." "You can’t let it get to you. On the one side, you want to get the scoop, but at the same time someone may have died. But, she said a little wistfully, “There's a feeling of helplessness at times." A producer generally has the final say on some things, but not all, she remarks. She has nothing but praise for the 12 people who work the cameras at the station. "All of our camera men are artists. They are so proud of what they do," she says. Meeting powerful and important people is Associate Producer Wendy Wieringa and WOTV news reporter analyze information on the WOTV computer. a nice bonus on her job, she says. "A lot of them are real casual, and really nice people. And it's fun when a State Senator asks me to call him by his first name," she comments. On the whole, Wendy thinks the public builds up unrealistic expectations about people in the entertainment field, as well as anchors, reporters, politicians and athletes. "They build them up too much. They're are just people; they're human," she says from first-hand knowledge. Incidentially, Wendy reports that what you see is generally what you get with television anchor men and women. WOTV’s staff are nice people with unusually sharp senses of humor, she notes, On April 13, Pete and Betty Carey were hosts to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Peacock, Reine Peacock, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Peacock of Grand Rapids and Mark Peacock of Anaheim, Calif., for un evening dinner. They all enjoyed seeing a video of Mark’s family — wife Darrin and children David and Rachael. West Tupper Lake Road was busy with traf­ fic as the Saturday horse auction wps held at the Lake Odessa Livestock Auction and the VFW across the road was having its flea maiket and lunch on April 13. A surprise birthday party was held in Westphalia fbr Hejen Peacock; on a recent Saturday evening, hosted by her husband Hany and daughters Lori, Mary, Danell and husband Greg. About 40 relatives attended. Those from here were Richard and Gayle Peacock, Tom and Lois Peacock, Helen and Keith Haller, Betty and Pete Carey, Reine Peacock, Frances and Duane Glasgow of Hastings. Others were Rita and Hank Thelen, parents of Helen, and Mrs. Droste of Westphalia, along with several of her brothers and sisters. The birthday cake was made by Betty Carey. Loads of black dirt have been dumped into an excavation in the mini-park next to the post office, where the village evergreen tree was planted on the first Arbor Day observance here. Due to the brick rubble beneath the sur­ face, that tree gave the appearance of being malnourished so it was removed during the winter. The vacant lot was the location of the Hotel Miner, which was renamed the Burke Hotel. The building was razed about 1954. Al the time the evergreen was to be planted, about 1981, some early arrivals were able to extricate sample bricks from the conical open­ ing in the soil. Sister Carmella Conway spent Easter with her sister, Reine Peacock. On the following Tuesday then joined the other Sisters at Wright near Conklin. Sara Jo Cobb underwent surgery at Ferguson Hospital in Grand Rapids last week. 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I know I could be a Lake Odessa News: . cstuLCsco^F Tesrisq ■ w ws ■ ex cmots • b»mss ■ m»mi STSTtM, ■ ruti 'UtcT.'OM Slitw . and tells a few off-the-record stories about some of the news peoples' talents in mime or doing imitations. Confidentially, one of the present anchors does a really wicked impression of Don Ho. The staff uses a lot of jokes to break the tension, but Wendy is committed to a high standard of performance, as are the rest of the news team. "Our job is to present the facts, and let the people decide. When you tell them what to think, that’s when you'll get into trouble. We do the very best we can to present both sides of a story." She says she enjoys helping people understand what her business is all about, but says she does lose her patience with people DOWNTOWN HASTINGS OPEN Monday-Friday 8-5:30; Saturday 8-1 [VmyjiimU ' 5M0C<1 » FlrtT StHVICiNO ♦ CLUTCHES » CmuBETOM « tl<CWC*l SERVICE » FQBEiQN CAW StRVlCE « <WQ StRViCt • annual CROP Walk April 28 are busy secur­ ing pledges. The walk begins at St. Edward’s Church parking lot and proceeds on the 10K route on village streets. Last year’s walk was very successful and it is hoped to have even greater participation this year. Of the col­ lected funds, 25 percent is returned to the community for use by Lakewood Community Council. The walk is organized by the Lakewood Hunger Coalition, composed of representatives of several area churches. LeRoy and Elinor Catt flew home from Florida last week. Son Larry Catt drove their car h-re from St. Petersburg. Leroy was hospitalized while there on vacation. Ionia County real estate transfers include those of Richard and Kathryn Stairs to Alan and Lynn Ferrier, Hazel Richardson of Sebewa Township to Michael and Sarah Ken­ nedy of Sunfield, Duane and Ellen Yager to Gordon and Terri Cappon, and Marian McVay to Richard Doane. Patricia Zander, Saranac librarian, was the speaker and Thelma Walkington was soloist and accompanist for the spring breakfast at Central Church’s Fellowship Hall April 20. The annual breakfast was hosted by United Methodist Women. * • One member ot the Board of Review for a four (4) year term • Mayor, City Clerk and City Treasurer for two (2) year terms • Nine members to the Charter Revision Commission * SHARON VICKERY, City Clerk EASTER EGG HUNT ft Hastings Chapter No. 7, Order of the Eastern Star wishes to thank the1 following merchants, or in­ dividuals for their 1support in this community activity. This Week Call us at...948-8051 and have an advertising representative assist you with your message. CITY OF HASTINGS * Election Notice * • One aiderman from each ward for a four (4) year term ADVERTISE BANNER teacher, but I'd probably stay in the entertainment field. I'm just lucky that I found a job that I really like." Ever thought about being an anchor or otherwise working in front of the camera? "I’ve thought about a lot of things," she confides, "and I've learned never to say never.” Notice is hereby given that the last day to file nominating peti­ tions for the November 5, 1991, Odd Year General Election in the City of Hastings, Michigan is Tuesday, May 14, 1991, at 4:00 P.M. The following offices are to be filled at the election: John and Margaret Daniels, former Lake Odessa residents, now of Jackson, after living in various areas, were in town visiting friends after several years. They visited in the area as well as patients in the Lowell Medical Care Center. Another susprise, Sunday at the Medical Care Center in Lowell was Arlene Hatch, rural now living in the Beeler farm home. She and her parents, the Allen Beelers, lived in Lake Odessa when they were in business for a number of years. As she was at the center to attend church services on Sunday, she visited Ruth Peterman, who is a patient there. Eunice and Wallace Bordon of Augusta were visitors of her sister, Mildred Shade, who lives alone in her home at Lake Odessa. They lost their brother, Clayton Haynes, a pa­ tient at a foster care home at Plainwell recent­ ly. They are the only two left of the Haynes family. Several Lake Odessa residents are patients at the Lowell Medical Center, including Ruth Peterman, Ralph Jordan and John (Gerald) Barker. Rose Lane had pacemaker surgery at But­ terworth Hospital recently as she has been having considerable heart trouble, but now has been released to her home. The Western Association of Congregational Churches will meet Saturday. April 27. at the Lake Odessa Congregational Church for their meeting and dinner. The annual business of the church will be held May 15 or before instead of the winter meetings held before. Bonnie Anderson, employee at Pennock Hospital spent a few days in Chandler. Ariz., with her parents. Dale and Gladys Shade, and Jonie Fairbrother and family. Her mother underwent surgery while she was there. The Shades were former Lowell area residents and Dale, son of Marion and Opal Shade, resided in Lake Odessa during his early youth. The Rev. and Mrs. Keith McIver have been spending time at the Lowell Medical Care Center to see Ruth Peterman. in...The HASTINGS her job as associate £ Edward D. Jones & Co. John Walton/Bard Bloom Wren Funeral Home River Bend Golf Course Miller Real Estate State Farm Insurance Barry Broadcasting Co. Coleman Agency Cotant's Farm Market The County Seai Lounge, Inc. Arris Matrix Bourn & Koch of Michigan, Inc. Cove Distributors Credit Bureau of Barry County Drs. Atkinson, Brown, Wildern Farm Bureau Insurance Flexfab, Inc. Hastings Orthopedic Clinic Joe Mix Piano Sales Kevin's Draperies & Shades Midwest Communications Company Norton's Security Service Patten Monuments Paul DeWitt, Jr., M.D. Riverview Grocery The Mexican Connexion Tom's Market Walker & Fluke, C.P.A. Cinder Pharmacy H. Mathews, Taxidermy Hastings Manufacturing Co. Lynee Summerfield Bosley Pharmacy Stephen Loftus, D.D.S. M.A.D.D. Eberhard’s Super Market Action Signs Andrus Chevrolet Buick, Inc. Floral Designs of Hastings To Yer Continued Success. The O.E.S. Easter Egg Hunt Committee Art Meade Auto Barry Cleaners Beebe Shoe Shop Dewey Sales & Service Auto Body DJ Electric Hastings Elks Lodge #1965 Hastings Savings & Loan Hastings Sweeper Shop J.C. Penney's Larry Poll Realty, Inc. Little Brown Jug Music Center Pizza Hut Richie's Koffee Shop Robbie's Superette Schondelmayer Ins. & Real Estate Sears Roebuck & Company State Farm Insurance Tender Care Nursing Tick-Tock Restaurant Vitales Pizza Welton's Inc. Wilder' Auto Service Brown's Custom Interiors Doug Marsh Elenor Haven Hastings House Hastings Press & Office Supply J-Ad Graphics, Inc. McDonald's Michael Flohr, M.D. Barry County Transit Doris Chapman Hastings Chrysler/Plymouth/Dodge Hastings Masonic Lodge Pages Northern Aerial Survery t i i �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 25, 1991 Redskins hand Saxons fourth straight loss Coach Jeff Simpson told his Hastings baseball team that the caliber of its competi­ tion would substantially improve during this stretch of the season. And he was right. The Saxons, after opening the season with six consecutive wins, now find themselves in the midst of a four-game losing streak after losing to Marshall 9-3 on Tuesday. The loss to the Redskins was not the result of sloppy play, as in the Lakeview game last Thursday when Hastings committed six er­ rors. Instead, it was a case of the opposition swinging some mean bats. The Redskins pounded Saxon pitching for 13 hits, including eight off starter Bob Huver. Huver went the first four and two-thirds inn­ ings, allowing seven runs, five of which were earned. Huver was relieved by Shawn Davis, who yielded two more runs on five hits. “They really had their bats going,” Simp­ son said. “We got hit the ball hard, too, but it seemed like everything that was hit, Marshall was getting.” Hastings totalled nine hits, including a pair each by Nick Williams and Gabe Griffin. Pau! Rose added an RBI double and Jamie Hen­ shaw belted a solo homer for the the Saxons. Simpson was in a better frame of mind than he was after the Lakeview loss, largely due to some stellar defensive work by his squad. “We turned three double plays.” he said. "That is highly unusual for high school baseball. We just played excellent defense.” Each team committed one error. Monday afternoon the Saxons traveled to Grand Ledge for a doubleheader, losing the first game 6-1 and the second 11-1. The doubleheader was scheduled after Saturday’s Grand Ledge tournament was cancelled. The Comets also hit the ball very well, ac­ cording to Simpson, which didn’t come as much of a surprise. Grand Ledge was third in the state in Class A a year ago and is currently Jeremy Horan went the distance in the first game, allowing just one earned run on eight hits. He struck out five and walked two. The Saxons again played well defensively, committing just one error. But it was a costly one, coming with two outs in the inning. The Comets took advantage, scoring five unearned runs. Nick Williams drove in lhe lone Saxon run with a double scoring Scott Carpenter. In the second game. Grand Ledge pounded out 12 hits, including seven off Hastings starter Ken Lambeth. Sophomore Jesse Lyons got some action in relief, allowing three runs on five hits. “Neither pitcher had problems getting the ball over the plate," Simpson said. "But they went to town on our pitchers." Hastings will be host to Hillsdale for a doubleheader tonight. Hastings netters rip Albion 6*1 The Hastings tennis team took another step towards a possible Twin Valley league title Tuesday night with a 6-1 victory over Albion. The Saxons, who last week prevailed over Lakeview and Coldwater in close conference duals, are now 3-0 in league play and 4-0 overall. Hastings’ four singles players lost a com­ bined 11 games in four straight-set wins, led by David Oom’s 6-2, 6-1 win over junior David Jones. In the second singles flight. Matt Cassell had a little more trouble, but pulled out a 6-3, 4 win over freshman John Fourn. 6Brad Weller and Shayne Horan each posted impressive victories in the third and fourth singles flights. Weller downed Matt Casting 6-0, 6-0 and Horan rolled over Davy Goble 60, 6-1. The Saxons also won two of three doubles matches, as lhe first flight duo of Matt Schaefer and Todd Wattles defeated Eric Fourn and Scon Morehouse of the Wildcats, 6-1, 6-1. Tom Brighton and Nathan Robbe defeated Alan Lynch and Aaron Howell 6-1,6-3 at se­ cond doubles. Hastings' Ryan Schmander and Kevin De Vault lost a tough three-setter to Chris Van Schoick and Demetrius Goodall 2-6, 7-5, 6-4 at third doubles, as Albion scored its only point. In exhibition play, Ryan MeAlvey defeated Chris Perry of the Wildcats 6-0, 6-1, Jason Raiser and Andy Foy uthon 6-3, 5 7, 7-6 match to AlbioflBMST$uirrar and Gregg McKim and Scott Wilson and Mark Nitz of Hastings lost 6-4, 6-0 to Albion’s third doubles team of Van Scroick and Goodall. The Saxons, who were not ranked in the latest Class B state poll, travel to Harper Creek Thursday and will play a tough field in the Allegan Invitational on Saturday. The host Tigers are tied for 10th in the poll with Hillsdale, which travels to Hastings next Thursday. The Twin Valley is also represented in the rankings by Sturgis, which is third behind top-ranked Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook and Saline. Harper Creek will be no easy task either, as the Beavers defeated Hillsdale 6-1 last week. BC Lakeview edges Saxon track squad 70-67 Battle Creek Lakeview, fresh from a re­ sounding victor;' Saturday at the Hastings Relays, took a big step toward the Twin Valley track and field championship Tuesday afternoon, nipping the Saxons 70-67. The Saxons lost the girls’ meet as well, as it was called during the 3200-meter run because of lightning. In the boys’ meet. Hastings continued its dominance of the field events and the sprints, but it was not enough to offset the overall balance of the Spartans. Man Haywood took first place in four events, while Derek Gonzales won three for the Saxons. Haywood won the 100- and 200-metcr dashes, in 11.2 and 23.2. respectively. He also ran on both Hastings’ winning relay teams, joining Mark Peterson, Don Moore and Derek Freridge in the 400 and Freridge, Gonzales and Moore in the 800 relay. Gonzales won the long jump with a leap of 21-534 and won the 400 in 51.8. The Saxons won four of the five field events, as Chris Youngs claimed the shot put with a throw of 46-Vi. Chad Lundquist won the discus a season-high throw of 136-6 and Jason Hetherington won the pole vault, clear­ ing 11-0. Freridge finished second behind Haywood in the 100 and the 200, running times of 11.6 and 24.3, while Lundquist was second to Youngs in the shot put. He threw 44-9. "It was a lough loss for us,” Hastings coach Paul Fulmer said. “We had some super performances, but we just fell a little bit short.” It was the first dual loss of the year for the Saxons, who dropped to 3-1 overall and 2-1 in league meets. Fulme' added that Lakeview is now in the driver's seat in the Twin Valley dual race. The Spartans edged Albion last week by one point. The girls took first in three events, in­ cluding two relays. Alison Gergen. Jenny Balderson, April Arens and Carrie Schneider took the 800 relay in 1:54.8 and the 400 relay in 53.7. Individually, Kari Cullen ran a 1:04.3 to claim the 400 dash. Second places were posted by Balderson in the 100 hurdles and the high jump. Schneider in the 100 and 200 and Chris Solmes in the 800. The girls dropped to 1-2 in the Twin Valley and 1-3 overall. Hastings will run in the Otsego Relays on Friday. Saxon JVs run record to 10-0 The Hastings junior varsity baseball team continued its winning ways Tuesday, blasting Marshall 10-0 for its 10 straight victory. The win improves the Saxons* overall mark on the season to 10-0, 3-0 in the Twin Valley. Rob Frey picked up his third pitching win of the season in the five-inning, mercy-rule con­ test, allowing four hits. He struck out three batters. Jason Markley led the offensive attack for Hastings with a double and a single and he drove in a pair of runs. Jarred Castelein and Jesse Lyons added RBI doubles for the Saxons, who also shone defen­ sively. playing errorless ball. Hastings travels to Hillsdale Thursday. MThe • <■ b . ..Ur. . Skinny by Todd Tubergen The Saxons’ David Oom uncorks a serve during his match with Albion’s David Jones. Oom crushed Jones 6-2, 6-1 as Hastings cruised to a 6-1 win. Saxon golfers fourth in TV meet The Hastings girls’ golf team finished in fourth place in the second Twin Valley meet, which was held Tuesday at the Hastings Country Club. Sturgis and Hillsdale continue to battle for the league title, as the Trojans finished with a 203 to take meet honors. Hillsdale won the previous meet in Battle Creek and finished se­ cond Tuesday, leaving the two teams in a first-place deadlock. Hastings coach Gordon Cole was impressed with both team’s scores. "I haven’t seen better scores, either in the previous league meet or in non-conference play,” he said. His Saxon team, which improved by 12 strokes over the first competition, was led by Bobbi Jo Nelson, who shot 49, one stroke bet­ ter then teammate Angelle Cooklin. Nicole Cooklin, who is just a freshman, posted the next lowest score for Hastings with a 63. Ashley Cole and Kelly Crittenden each shot 71. The Saxons, who finished fifth in the first Twin Valley meet, are currently in fifth place in the overall standings with nine points. The next Twin Valley meet will be Monday at Albion. The Saxons will be host to Grand Ledge in a non-ieague battle this afternoon at HCC. Karate tourney here Saturday Hastings High School will be host to some of the best Michigan has to offer in the sport of karate on Saturday when the Mid-Michigan Open Karate Championships. The event, which is part of the Michigan Karate Circuit, will begin with eliminations at noon. Black belts will take center stage at 4 p.m. Competition will be held in sparring, forms and weapons classifications in a variety of skill levels. Registration fees are S15 for one event and $18 for two and three events. Registration will be held at 10 a.m. and prize money will be awarded. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children. For more information, contact Steve Echtinaw at 795-7155. Sports Hastings' Angelle Cooklin rips a drive on the 7th hole at Hastings Country Club during the second Twin Valley meet. Cooklin shot a 50. one strong behing teammate Bobbi Jo Nelson. The Saxons placed fourth in the meet. Egypt Valley is golfer’s dream, duffer’s nightmare I had been wondering whether or not I would ever get to play a round on it, this new Egypt Valley Country Club. Satur­ day I finally had the chance, and discovered that it was well worth the wait. The course, which is the new home of the former Greenridge CC, is located in northeast Kent County off Knapp N.E. The move from the previous property was necessitated by a company inquiring about purchasing a section of the course for a strip mall. After the club sold the property, it began to look for a new tract of land to build a new course, one it hoped would compete with or even surprass the likes of Blythefield, Cascade Hills and Kent CC among the elite private clubs in West Michigan. The long, tedious process of selecting architects and course construction com­ panies, and the actual building of the club took several years to complete, but club members are now able to look at the result with the most admiring of eyes. From its ominous commercial beginn­ ings rose one c.r the finest clubs in the state. The club opened in October with much fanfare from the Grand Rapids media and even more anticipation from its membership. It is complete with two championship courses, with five sets of tees on each hole. From the championship tees, the black tees, each course measures roughly 7,000 yards, which is not par­ ticularly long by championship course standards. But what a 3Vi-hour ride in the country it is! Arthur Hills, the famous Toledo ar­ chitect who designed Egypt Valley, was quoted as saying the land was “the finest tract I’ve ever worked with." After one round on the "Ridge Course,” I understood fully what he meant. There is a little something for eveiy golfer. There are plenty of bunkers, deep sand bunkers (pits of doom if your sand game is like mine!) and grass bunkers, which I was fortunate enough to stay clear of. There is also water, several creeks and a couple of ponds. And lots of trees. But my favorite feature of the layout is lhe abundance of moguls. I've never played "The Bear." Jack Nicklaus’ course at the Grand Traverse Resort, but I’ve seen it on television, and there are striking similarities. All of this, while certainly a .esoun­ ding aesthetic success, does not make it a course on which it is easy to score well on (especially when you are a glutton for punishment and play from the black tees), but I am still thankful that I have friends in high places. Although the courses are still in their infancy, the fairways are meticulously groomed. And there are holes that it is to your advantage to hit a driver on your se­ cond shot. What did I shoot? Shame on you for asking! That's like waiting .outside the voter’s booth and asking someone who they .'Oted for. But I will confess that my score was closer to the "Mendoza Line" than it was to zero. All in all, not a bad way to spend an afternoon. But why am I writing about this course? Do they not have a substan­ tial waiting list and and an even larger initiation fee? This is a roundabout way of introduc­ ing an idea I have for the summer mon­ ths, when there are no high school sports to write about and my ruthless editor still insists that I fill at least one Banner page with something people like to read. I would like to do a weekly photo feature on area public courses. I’ll take a photo of a particularly beautiful hole, talk about some of its features, maybe some of its history. Maybe just for gig­ gles I’ll include my scorecard. Some people still don’t believe I have a sense of humor — I’ll show them! If you stop to think about it for a minute, golfers in this area are lucky to have so many excellent courses within easy driving distance. I know that everybody has a favorite course, maybe it’s where they play in a league or the one closest to their house. But I hedge to bet that die majority of golfers still like to travel to an unknown course they’ve heard others talk about. But I need your help! If you know of a challenging course, whether it is a well-kept secret or one everybody cringes at the thought of, write me a letter here at the paper and let me know. And when I say “area public courses." I mean courses that are easily accessible. It could be from near Lans­ ing, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Grand Rapids. I may even do courses in the northern Lower Peninsula, the Detroit area or maybe even Chicagoland (my all-time favorite public course is the Dubsdrcad layout at Cog Hill in Lemont. III., the new site of the Western Open). If you’re an avid golf traveler, send a few of your favorites. See you on the links! �. The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 25, 1991 — Page 13 BOWLING Words for the Y’s Fall of 91 and Spring of 92 Outdoor Soccer The YMCA-Youth Council are now taking registrations for the fall of 91 and spring of 92 soccer season. The fall season will begin the week of Sept. 9 and end on Saturday, Oct. 12. The spring season, of 1992, will start on April 20, 1992, and end on May 16. The program is open to any boy or girl who will be in the DK or kindergarten through eighth grade next year (fall of 1991). Games will be played Saturdays and Wednesdays in the spring and on Saturdays only in the fall. Games will be played in Tyden Park, the new Fish Hatchery Park, and in Northeasterns upper and lower fields. The cost of the program is $25 ($20 for those with a family program pass) and in­ cludes participation for both seasons and a team shirt. Scholarships are available by call­ ing the YMCA office. To participate all players are required to return the registration form no later than April 30. Those registering after the deadline will be charged a late fee of $5 and will be put on a waiting list until space becomes available. All registrations must be sent to: YMCA, P.O. Box 252, Hastings, MI. For more information, please call the YM­ CA at 945-4574. Tuesday Mixed Formula Realty 40-20; Lewis Realty 36-24; Marsh’s Refrigeration 34 1/2-25 1/2; Consumers Concrete 32 1/2-27 1/2; Thor­ napple Valley Equipment 32-28; Finishing Touch 30-30; Admiral 29-31; Middle Lakers 23-37; Miller’s Carpet 23-37; J&M 22-38. Mens High Games and Series N. Nelson 183; A. Buchanan 181-484; G. Hause 211-586; D. Berry 186; B. Slovinski 200-504; S. Little 230; R. Fay 187-468; D. Hause 189; J. Wilber 189-516; D. Endres 212. Womens High Games and Series P. Lake 193; M. Glllons 146; G. Buchanan 189-510. Jr. High Pony League Baseball The YMCA is taking registrations for its 8th grade pony league baseball program. 7The registration fee of $15 ($10 for family program pass holders) must be mailed to the YMCA no later than May 1. Those register­ ing after the deadline, will be charged at S5 late fee and put on a waiting list until space becomes available. There will be a baseball clinic held at the Hastings High School varsity baseball field at 1:30 on May 4. Players should come dressed to play baseball. Teams will be formed at this time. Anyone unable to attend this meeting should call Mr. Oom. 945-9790. before May 4. Monday Bowlerettes Kent Oil 86-42: Britten Concrete 80-40; Good Time Pizza 68-52; D & J Electric 65-59; Rivrbcnd Travel 60-64; Hecker Agen­ cy 59-61; Dorothy’s Hairstyling 58-62. High Games and Series - L. Elliston 195-531; K. Fowler 186-413; L. Schantz 185-464; J. Elliston 183-519; D. Snyder 181-505; M. Garber 181-454; S. Pennington 179-485; T. Christopher 179-517; J. McMillen 175-442; E. Dunham 171-452; D. Brumm 170-421; J. Richardson 168-446; J. Skcdgell 166-451; J. Doster 166-415; D. Coenen 161-473; B. Blakely 161-470. 1991 Winter YMCA Womens Volleyball Team W-L Bobs Gun and Tackle.................................36-0 Pennock Hospital..................................... 26-10 Buckland Insurance................................. 23-13 Hastings Burial Vault.............................. 20-16 Ray James Electromechanical................ 12-14 McDonalds/Hastings Wrecker............... 10-26 Thomapple Manor..................................... 7-29 D.J. Electric/Hallifax Serv.......................0-36 Hastings walks away from Marshall in 12-7 victory An opportunistic Hastings softball team took advantage of 17 bases on balls and a cou­ ple of hit batters to secure a 12-7 win over Marshall for its first Twin Valley victory. The Saxons, who improved to 1-2 in con­ ference play and 2-5 overall, were outhit by the Redskins 7-5, but cut down on errors from recent games and received a solid pitching performance from Stephanie Leatherman. Leatherman allowed three earned runs, while striking out three and walking five batters. “We didn’t hit the ball real well," Hastings coach Larry Dykstra said. “But we were helped by the wildness of their pitchers and played better defensively." Dykstra said Shannon Fuller played an outstanding defensive game at third base. The Saxons took advantage of four walks and two hit batters in the first inning, scoring six runs on only one hit. After Marshall scored a run in the bottom of the inning, Kristy Abendroth scored on a grounder by Jenni McKeough. The Saxons added two more in the fourth without the benefit of a hit and scored two more in the fifth on RBI’s by Tammy Galbreath and Sarah Kelly . Marshall five of its runs in the final three in­ nings, but Hastings had already built a substantial 11-2 lead. Five Saxons collected one hit apiece in the contest. They were Marci Jones, Abendroth, Elissa and Sarah Kelly and Galbreath. Hastings will be at home tonight for a doubleheader aginst Hillsdale, which was 1-1 in Twin Valley play entering Tuesday’s action. KSKiEJmEtS&l You can do it. Wi can help. Call 1-800-4-CANCER. ©1991 YMCA-Klwanis Baseball Any boy or girl who has completed first thru sixth grade are invited to participate in this years YMCA-Kiwanis summer baseball program. Those who have completed the first and se­ cond grade, will participate in the T-ball league, with games and practices held on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. Those completing the third and fourth grades will play on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings in the Pee-Wee League. To better meet the needs of the youth who have completed the 5/6th grade, the YMCA and the Hastings Youth Athletic Association have merged. Practices and games will be held on Tuesdays and Saturdays. YMCA Baseball will begin the week of May 13. The cost for the T-ball and Pee Week program is $10 ($5 for family program pass holders), $15 for the Cub league ($10 for family program pass holders). Substantial funding is furnished by the Hastings Kiwanis Club. Sponsorships are available upon request. To register players must pre-register by April 25. Players must fill out a registration form (obtained at the YMCA office) and mail it to the YMCA Office, P.O. Box 252, Hastings, MI. Registrations received after the deadline, will be charged a late fee of $5 and will be placed on a waiting list until space becomes available. Teams will consist of 9-14 players and one or more volunteer coaches. Coaches will be in contact with their players the week of May 12 to notify players of practice times and game schedules. There will be a required parents meeting on May 1 at 7 p.m. in the Hastings Jr. High Music Room. Goals and objectives and league rules will be discussed. As in previous years, all players will play at least 50% of every game, and there are no try outs. For more informatio, call the YMCA at 945-4574. 102 E. STATE STREET HASTINGS, MICHIGAN QUITTING BOM High School Baseball and Softball The YMCA is taking registrations for the summer high school boys baseball and girls softball program. Freshmen boys will play with the Mickey Mantel League, while sophomore and junior boys will play with the Connie Mack League. Freshman boys who are still under 15 by June 1 and want to play Pony League Baseball. High School 9/10 grade girls will be eligi­ ble to play in the softball league. The cost for the program is $20 ($15 for those with a family program pass) and is due May 1. Those registerig after the deadline, will be charged a $5 late fee and put on a waiting list until space becomes available. ; ; • > I ; ; . ■ : Middle School Girls Softball The YMCA is taking registrations for its 4/5/6 and its 7/8 grade girls softbal’ program. The registration fee of $15 ($10 for family program pass holders) must be mailed to the YMCA no later than May 1. Those registrering after the deadline, will be charged a $5 late fee and put on a waiting list until space becomes available. There will be a softball clinic held at the Hastings High School soft­ ball fields at noon on May 4. Players should come dressed to play. Teams will be formed at this time. Anyone unable to attend this meeting should call Mr. Oom, 945-9790, before May 4. YMCA Camp Algonquin It begins the moment you arrive — challenge in a world of excitement and adven­ ture. It develops through being on your own and learning responsibility for yourself and your cabin mates. It grows into lifelong friendships through wonderful experiences as you strive to understand your own hidden strengths. YMCA Camp Algonquin brings together boys and girls of many backgrounds under trained and caring leadership using Christian values as a basis for our program design. Our objective is to provide each camper with a safe, fun and memorable experience that aids in the development of self-worth, beloning, accomplishment, respect for others, cooperative spirit, nature appreciation and friendships. Our promise at YMCA Camp Algonquin is quality — no excuses. It is our committment to provide a positive, self esteem building ex­ perience for your child that helps him or her recognize self worth and develop a sense of responsibility. Camp Algonquin has camping programs (both day and resident experiences) for boys and girls ages 5-13. For a detailed brochure, call the YMCA at 945-4574. 49058 "IN THE HEART OF HASTINGS" id!A O’ nun;;’ After 37 Years of Business WE ARE CLOSING OUR DOORS SAVINGS UP TO | 60% OFF Fine Quality Diamond Rings, Diamond Earrings, Pendants, 14 kt. Gold Chains, Watches and Much More EVERYTHING WILL BE SOLD! INCLUDING FURNITURE & FIXTURES �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 25, 1991 Jury convicts man in drunken assault J-Ad Graphics News Service A man who allegedly made a drunken bet with a buddy that he would have sex with a particular woman was convicted last week of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. John W. Eastman Jr., 19, of 193 Tupper Lake Road, Lake Odessa, faces a possible sentence of life in prison when he is sen­ tenced next month. The nine-woman, three-man jury deliber­ ated for two hours April 17 before finding Eastman guilty of lhe felony offense follow­ ing a three-day trial in Barry County Circuit Court. Assistant Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor called eight prosecution witnesses during her case. Eastman took lhe stand and testified for 30 minutes in his defense. Eastman was arrested Aug. 24 at his place of employment in Grand Rapids, just hours after the incident in Castleton Township. That morning the Barry County Prosecu­ tor’s Office issued a warrant charging East­ man with third-degree criminal sexual con­ duct, a felony offense punishable by up to 15 years in prison. In February, the prosecutor re-charged Eastman with the more serious offense of first-degree criminal sexual conduct Barry County Deputy Sheriff Sgt. Dave Oakland said Eastman and a friend had spent the evening lhe previous night drinking beer Court News and driving around the area with several oilier friends. The group found someone to buy them a case of beer early in lhe evening, finished it and later found a buyer to purchase a second case for them, Oakland said. Sometime after 2 a.m. Aug. 24, Easiman and a friend stopped at a mobile home at Thornapple Lake Estates and woke up the 20-year-old woman who lived there with her son, who was 10 months old at the lime, lhe victim told police she knew the friend and had met Eastman for lhe first time two weeks earlier. The two men sat and drank beer and talked with the victim for about an hour until she said she had to go to bed, Oakland said. Eastman said he was too drunk to drive, and the victim agreed to let them spend the night in the trailer’s living room, according to sheriffs deputies. After his arrest, Eastman told authorities CLASSIFIEDS .The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616)948-8051 Thank You In Memorial!! Real Estate CARD OF THANKS The family of virgil Conrad wish to lhank our friends and families for their loving care and thoughtfulness over his long illness. Especially Drs. Dclnay, Kim, Barnett, Hildebrandt and Hursberger. The nurses and staff at Pennock Hospital, for their care. Reverend Leroy Griffin for his visits and message. The ladies at the Coats Grove Church for the luncheon. The cards, gifts, food brought to lhe home, your visits to him over the two years were treasured. A special thank you to our nephew Ray Girrbach. God bless you all. Winifred Conrad Richard Conrad Mary and Louis Gasper _______________ Wanda Hull IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of Burt W. Hughes who passed away April 23, 1989. Sadly missed by his family ANTRIM COUNTY: 10 BEAUTIFULLY WOODED ACRES 6 MILES EAST OF TORCH LAKE. Ideal bunting and camping spoL $9,500, $300 down, S125 per month, 11% Land Contract Call Northern Land Company at 616-938-1097._____________ For Sale Automotive CHRYSLER LE BARON Coupe, 1990, V-6. Call 948-4455, ad #3009 for more info._________________ FOR SALE 1979 Ford T-Bird, very little rust, price to sell, Ph. 852-1813. Farm FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chan­ nel Catfish, Perch, and Fathead Minnows. LAGG1S' FISH FARM, INC., 08988 35th SL, Gobles, MI 49055, Ph. (616)628-2056 days (616)624-6215 evenings. CARD OF THANKS The family of Florence Weber wishes to thank everyone who has helped case the pain of our Community Notices loss. 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After the alleged assault, the victim said Eastman apologized several limes, saying he was "really sorry,” according to Oakland. The woman left the room, picked up her son and went to a neighbor’s to call the po­ lice. Eastman told Oakland lhe woman had con­ sented to have sex with him. The friend who was at the trailer with Eastman told deputies both of them had had a lot to drink that night. He said he slept through the incident and did not hear the woman call for help. In other court business: •A Grand Rapids man charged with pass­ ing two bad checks in Hastings was sen­ tenced last Thursday to serve 14 to 21 years in prison. William C. Jordan, 31, received credit for 78 days spent in the Barry County jail awaiting sentencing. Jordan was arrested in February on charges of passing two $500 checks in Hastings in December. In March, Jordan pleaded guilty io one count of uttering and publishing. In ex­ change, a second identical charge was dis­ missed. Uttering and publishing normally carries a maximum penally of 14 years in prison. But because Jordan had a previous offense, the lop prison sentence was raised. •A Dowling man accused of assault with a dangerous weapon and destruction of prop­ erty was sentenced last Thursday to one year in jail. Lome E. Osborn, 22, of 11880 Hutchin­ son Road, also was placed on probation for five years and ordered to pay S750 in fines and court costs in connection with the March incident. Osborn, who was on probation at the time following a 1989 burglary conviction, was ordered to pay $500 more in court costs and to spend two additional years on probation for probation violation. He was arrested in March after damaging a building in the 11800 block of Hutchinson Road. When Barry County Sheriffs deputies were called io the scene, he threatened them with a rifle, according to authorities. Originally charged with assault, property destruction and committing a felony with a firearm, Osborn pleaded no contest in March to the charge of committing assault with a dangerous weapon. He also pleaded guilty to several counts of probation violation. A no contest plea is similar to a guilty plea in that a conviction may be entered. It often is used in cases in which the defendant does not remember the incident. •A woman accused of embezzling money while working as an employee at Ferrell Gas was sentenced last Thursday to spend six months in jail. Sharon L. Jelinek, 36, of 8840 Wenman Road, Delton, also was ordered to pay $750 in court costs and to make full restitution to the company. Barry County Sheriffs deputies alleged she embezzled money from the company be­ tween July 1988 and July 1990. She was placed on probation for five years and was granted work release. Originally charged with embezzlement, Je­ linek pleaded guilty to a reduced charge in March. Arrest made in theft of metal from Bliss HASTINGS - One man accused of stealing brass and copper at E.W. Bliss and re­ selling lhe parts as scrap metal was arrested last week. Police are seeking three others in connection with a series of thefts from the Bliss yard at 1004 E. State Street. None of the four are company employees, police said. Anthony M. Rice, 19, of 1031 Fifth Ave., Lake Odessa, was charged last week with larceny of property worth more than S100. That is a felony offense punishable by up to four years in prison plus fines. Hastings Police said a resident in the neighborhood reported a suspicious car driving near Bliss about 3 a.m. April 6. Police were unable to find anyone there but discovered brass fittings abandoned near lhe yard gate. Checking with local scrap metal dealers, police learned about 300 pounds of brass and copper gate bushing, bearings, gears and other parts taken Bliss had been sold as scrap to one dealer. Motorist nabbed for drunken driving CARLTON TWP. - A motorist who backed into a driveway, hit a parked pickup truck and drove away was arrested for drunken driving last week after the truck owner went after him. Richard D. Sweet Jr., 20, of 116 East St., Hastings, was arrested after lhe 9:45 p.m. incident in the 500 block of Gaskill Road. Michigan State Police said the pickup truck owner was outside when the accident occurred. The owner got in his vehicle and followed Sweet for several miles, according to police. The victim told police Sweet at one point stopped his car in the middle of lhe road, backed up and hit the pickup a second time. The pickup owner followed Sweet to a home in the 500 block of East Stale Road, where police were called. Sweet was taken to the Barry County Jail, where he registered 0.15 percent on a chemical breath test and was lodged for drunken driving. Sweet also received citations for improper use of license plates and for failing to stop al the scene of an accident. Rider hurt in fall from motorcycle HASTINGS - A motorcyclist was injured Monday when he attempted to pass another bike on West State Street. Brian J. Bishop, 19, of 2200 Yeckley Road, was treated and released after the 8 p.m. accident near Park Street. Hastings Police said Bishop was riding west on State Street, following other motorcycles, when he attempted to pass another bike in lhe same lane. The other rider turned in Bishop's direction, and Bishop hit his brakes to avoid an accident Bishop’s motorcycle slid on a patch of sand, fell over and slid for 142 feel before stopping. z Bishop, who was not wearing a helmet was taken to Pennock Hospital. Propane tanks stolen from dealer RUTLAND TWP. -Four propane tanks were stolen from Ferrell Gas over the weekend, according to Barry County SherifFs deputies. Three 100-pound cylinders and one 30-pound cylinder all full of propane were discovered missing Monday morning from the dealer at 1480 W. Green St. The value of lhe missing property was not available. Deputies said the thief stole the tanks from lhe rear of an outdoor row so they would not be missed unless someone came up to the loading platform. Authorities said the dealer has had other recent incidents of tanks being stolen. Some of lhe empty propane tanks later have been recovered. Gun, compressor taken from garage BALTIMORE TWP. - A shotgun and an air compressor were reported stolen Saturday from a garage on Dowling Road. The Remington 12-gauge shotgun, valued at $550, and the Craftsman air compressor, worth S250, were taken sometime last week from the garage in the 600 block of West Dowling Road. Barry County SherifFs deputies said the garage door had been left slightly open to let a dog go in and out Deputies said lhe house was equipped with a burglar alarm but not the garage. (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service). NEWS NEWS Everyweek of your local community, appears in the Banner Call to... Subscribe 948-8051 Hot ashes and cigarette butts tossed into a wastepaper basket led to a fire Friday that damaged a house on Heath Road. No one was injured in the blaze that damaged a kitchen and closet (Banner photo by Sandra Ponsetto). Discarded ashtray ignites house fire in Rutland J-Ad Graphics News Service RUTLAND TWP. - An ashtray emptied into a wastepaper basket ignited a blaze Fri­ day that caused $25,000 in damages to a Heath Road home. Resident Steven Foote was not home when the fire was reported at 2:30 p.m., and no one FORMERLY 4 H CAMP LODGE | design * copywriting | paste-up • illustration (616)948-2133 De DecKer Advertising D E S I G 116 East State Street • Hastings 2403 Old Iroquois Trail, Hastings, Ml BANQUET HALL NOW AVAILABLE • Reunions • Picnics • Weddings • Anniversaries • Receptions FOR RESERVATIONS CALL ... 948-8358 PURCHASING ASSISTANT Part-time position (mornings) with local manufac­ turing company. Should have prior experience in purchasing in a manufacturing environment using computerized MRP. Experience with use of CRT and PC's a plus. Must have good analytical skills and good oral and written communication skills. Submit writte- .esume to ... Pro Line Company 1675 W. Gun Lake Road. Hastings, Ml 49058 Attn: Stephen H. Wales II was injured. Hastings Fire Department officials said the blaze began in closet adjoining lhe kitchen. "Evidently he was cleaning around the house. He dumped an ashtray into a was'ebasket earlier in the day, and it was still hot," said Hastings firefighter Jerry McDonald. The fire did not go beyond the closet and kitchen, but heat and smoke caused damages to tiie rest of lhe house. Thirteen firefighters and three trucks were called in to battle the blaze at 4607 Heath Road. Firefighters were at lhe scene for about one hour. Gz//...948-8051 for Banner Classifieds � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-05-02.pdf fbcea4d301d31f13100a63774dc54fec PDF Text Text Saxons halt losing streak Champs crowned for Quiz Bowl England 'jtters come to Hastings See Story, Page 12 See Story, Page 2 See Story, Page 5 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings VOLUME 137. NO. 14 Banner THURSDAY. MAY 2. 1991______________________________________________________________________________ PRICER ===== New law raises questions for reappraisal News Briefs Will tax inequities ‘freeze’? Jondahl to talk for 1st. Friday State Rep. Lynn Jondahl will talk about taxation and the state budget crisis at the Brown Bag Lunch and Learn pro­ gram Friday at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. The session will serve as the last of a three-part series on Michigan’s current budget crunch. State Rep. Bob Bender led off the series in March with a talk on the origins and potential solutions for the problems. State Rep. David Hollister ap­ peared in April to give a different point of view, as he is a Democrat and Bender is a Republican. Jondahl, 54. who also is a Democrat, is chairman of the House Taxation Com­ mittee. An ordained United Church of Christ minister, he was first elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 1972 and now is serving his 10th term. The longtime legislator was the first speaker when the Lunch and Learn scries was launched in the spring of 1989, wiien he talked about education finance reform. The Lunch and Learn program, spon­ sored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, is held on the first Friday of every month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Each program begins at 12:05 p.m. and lasts until about 12:55. Those who plan to attend may bring their own lunches. The Democrats will furnish coffee and tea. by David T. Young Editor Michigan's property tax freeze became law Wednesday, but about half of Hastings may not be so happy about it. Gov. John Engler signed Senate Bill 19, which freezes all 1992 property assessments at 1991 levels and caps increases in 1993. Normally this would be good nev'S to property owners, but Hastings is going through a reappraisal process that may muddle the celebrations. Prompted by pressure from the State Tax Commission, the City Council last year hired the Consolidated Governmental Services firm to perform a reappraisal over three years. The south half of the city was reappraised in 1990 and put on the 1991 tax rolls. The north half is being reappraised this year and set to be put on the 1992 rolls. But when the freeze is implemented, the north half of Hastings properties will be assessed again at levels before the reappraisal while the south side will be at levels after the process. • The reason for the reappraisals, city offi­ cials said, was to bring all properties into greater uniformity. The city had not been ap­ praised since 1969. Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray said she has talked with officials in the State Treasury Department, the State Tax Commission and State Rep. Bob Bender’s office. She said she has received three different sets of answers to her questions. It still is net entirely clear what the assessment freeze will do to the reappraisal process locally. "What they may be doing (with the freeze) is creating greater inequity," Gray said. Properties reassessed often result in greater increases than usual during that year. So properties reappraised for 1991 will be the same in 1992, and those not reappraised also will have to be frozen, perhaps often at lower levels. This raises the question of fairness for some property owners. "It's terribly frustrating for us," Gray said. "We’re complying with the State Tax Commission by doing this (the reappraisal), and we're halfway through it, 6ut now we might get kicked in the teeth. It’s a real 'Catch-22' for us. "It’s terrible when one arm of the state gov­ ernment does one thing and another does something else." Carnival set at Felpausch The Felpausch Food Center in Hastings will have a “Carnival of Fun” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the store’s south end. Proceeds from the carnival will go to the 1991 Special Olympics. Plans for the day include a car wash, hoc dogs. pop. baby animals, face pain­ ting, a dunking booth and visits from characters, including Henrietta. Tennage Mutant Ninja Turtle. Bugs Bunny. Mr. Turkey, the Oreo Cookie and more. A number of people have been scheduled to serve in the dunk tank. The “dunkees” and their times will be Larry Markwart. 10:10 <o 11 a.m.; Mark Feldpausch. 11:10 a.m. to noon: Roger Jones, 12:10 to I p.m.; Don Lawrence. 1:10 to 2 p.m.: Mike Hubert. 2:10 to 3 p.m.; and Ed Larson. 3:10 to 4 p.m. Additional News Briefs Appear on Page 3 See TAX FREEZE, Page 4 Redistricting Panel meets on June 24 Watershed group will meet May 9 The Thomapple River Watershed Council will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at the Middle Villa Inn on M-37. Warren Alward, a resource specialist for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, will talk about the value of wetlands to the river system. He also will provide suggestions on how the group can become involved in wetlands protection. Alward works in the coastal zone management area of the DNR. specifically working with Great Lakes coastal wetlands. The Watershed Council was formed recently to focus on protection of the river and its tributaries. Participation is open to interested citizens, represen­ tatives of local government and members of local service, business and conserva­ tion organizations. The Thomapple River Watershed Council is supported by the West Michigan Environmental Action Coun­ cil, which is coordinating the organiza­ tion of similar groups along the six other •tributaries of the Grand River. . The mayor said she can't believe Hastings is the only municipality in the state with this problem. She has asked that the state allow the reap­ praisal process to be completed in Hastings before the freeze is implemented. State Treasurer Doug Roberts recently sent Gray a letter indicating that the freeze would have to apply to the 1991 tax rolls, regardless of inequities. The letter said, "The accepted practice for implementing a city-wide reassessment would be to complete the reappraisals over the nec­ essary two- or three-year period and then place the total reassessment on all property at the same time. Harry T. Burke (center) of Hastings received the Liberty Bell Award Wednesday from the Barry County Bar Association. Hastings attorney Bob Byington (right) presented the award to Burke and his wife, Jean, in ceremonies held at the Barry County Courthouse. The award is given each May to a local citizen. Harry Burke wins Liberty Bell Award by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer A man who retired two decades ago and started a second career of community service received the Liberty Bell Award Wednesday in ceremonies at the Barry County Courthouse. The Barry County Bar Association awarded Harry T. Burke of Hastings with the honor for his years of work with many community groups and agencies. Wednesday’s presentation came exactly 20 years to the day after Burke retired from the E.W. Bliss company in 1971. Burke said he has enjoyed the years of community service that led to his receiving the award. ’’Volunteering for service is quite reward­ ing," Burke said. "Seeing the happiness you can give is ve’.y rewarding. "Apparently in my second career, I did all right." he said. "It's like the old saying: ‘It’s bet’-r to give than to receive."1 Hastings attorney Bob Byington said the county bar association chose Burke for his "years and years of significant contributions to the community." Burke first came to Hastings in 1949 to work for E.W. Bliss. Two years later he joined the Hastings Kiwanis Club. He served as president of the club in 1958. In 1955, Burke was appointed chief engi­ neer for the Bliss Hastings division. In 1968 he assumed responsibility for coordinating all engineering activities as manager of product engineering. Following his retirement in 1971, Burke continued to work for several years for the company as a consultant in product liability. But it was in his second career as a volun­ teer that Burke made his mark on the com­ munity. In 1972 Burke was appointed executive secretary of the United Fund, the forerunner of the Barry Area United Way. He held the post for six years. As a Red Cross volunteer, he was elected recording secretary for the Barry County Chapter in 1974. “Apparently in my second career, I did all right. It’s like the old saying: It’s better to give than to receive. ” _______________ - Hany T. Burkey In 1978, the Hastings Jaycees presented their Distinguished Service Award to Burke. Since 1983, Burke has served many years as a volunteer with Love Inc. of Barry County and as a member of the Hastings Area School District’s millage committee. With the Kiwanis, Burke has served as a volunteer in the Lifeline program since 1983, helping to bring 120 Lifeline units to the area. In 1984, the Kiwanis gave Burke their Dis­ tinguished Service Award, and in 1986 he re­ ceived a volunteer award from Pennock Hos­ pital. In 1988, the Exchange Club awarded him the Book of Golden Deeds. He was the grand marshal for the Sum­ merfest parade in 1988. Burke was president of the Barry County YMCA in 1954 and served on the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Direc­ tors in 1962. He is a member of the Hastings First United Methodist Church and formerly sang in the church choir. The Liberty Bell Award is presented each May to an outstanding citizen who exempli­ fies the understanding promotion of law in society. The award traditionally is given on May 1, which is celebrated as Law Day by the American Bar Association. In remarks before the presentation, Circuit Judge Richard M. Shuster said the purpose of Law Day is to remind people of the impor­ tance of law in society and of the people’s role in framing law. "Justice is not imposed on the people, it rises from the people." Shuster said. "Il is the forceful participation of people in gov­ ernment that shapes our society." Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Dale Crowley, who is president of the Barry County Bar Assrv'^uon, said the 1991 theme tor Law Day is "Freedom has a name: the Bill of Rights." "The Bill of Rights has been a bulwark of freedom in this society, so much so that we take our rights for granted," he said. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The shape and number of voting districts in Barry County for Board of Commissioners’ seats are subject to change this year when official census figures are received. Five people who make up the County­ Apportionment Commission will be making that decision this summer, and any citizen may draw up a proposed apportionment plan for consideration by that panel. Reapportionment is required every decade after each U.S. census is taken. As dictated by state law, the County Apportionment Commission members are County Prosecuting Attorney, Dale A. Crowley, County Clerk Nancy’ Boersma, County Treasurer Juanita Yarger, County Republican Party Chairman James Fisher and County Democratic Party Chairman Robert Edwards. Crowley was elected chairman and Boersma secretary when the commission held its organizational meeting in April. June 24 has been set as the group's next meeting, but Boersma said that date is subject to change if the county’s final census figures have not been received. Otherwise, the meeting will convene at 1:30 p.m. in the prosecutor's office in Hastings. Subsequent meetings are scheduled for July 18 and 24 at the same time and place. All meetings of the Reapportionment Commission must conform with the open meetings provision of state law. The county currently has seven Board of Commissioners' districts. When the most recent apportionment plan was adopted in the early 1980s, it reduced the number of county board seats from 11 to 7. When the offical 1990 census is validated, county board districts may be changed again. Reapportionment Commission members may submit plans to redesign the county board districts and non-members may submit plans 30 days after the official census figures are published. Each plan must be submitted to the county clerk and must include two county maps that clearly identify each proposed commissioner district, listing the population per commissioner district sad the deviation ratio. One of the maps will be used for official verification and ratification purposes and the other copy is needed to make the plan available for public inspection. The Apportionment Commission is governed by state guidelines that call for all commissioner districts to be single-member districts of as close to equal population as practicable, and for districts to be as nearly square shape as possible. Districts also are not to be drawn for partisan political advantages. After the Apportionment Commission approves a plan, any registered county voter may petition the Court of Appeals within 30 days after the filing of the plan to ask the court to review the plan to determine if it meets state law requirements. The Court of Appeals findings may also be appealed to the State Supreme Court, �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 2, 1991 Camper to face trial on attempted riiurder Helpful 14-yearold boy dies in farm accident by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer Most teenagers have to be asked twice be­ fore they take out the garbage, but Christo­ pher Madsen was the kind of young man who would go out and shovel snow without being asked at all. * Family and friends will say farewell today to Madsen who died Monday in a tractor acci­ dent at his home at 2493 E. Hickory Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Mad­ sen, 14, attempted to pull a tree stump out of the ground when the front end of the tractor flipped up, and the vehicle dropped on top of him. "He was trying to pull out a root or a tree stump," said Deputy Sheriff Jay Olejniczak. "When he pulled, the chain tightened up and flipped back." The tractor overturned with the steering wheel pinning Madsen's chest to the ground. A relative saw the accident and alerted other family members. But witnesses were unable to move the tractor until a neighbor brought his own tractor to the scene to pull the vehi­ cle off of Madsen. It took 15 minutes to move the tractor, Olejniczak said. Madsen was taken by ambu­ lance to Leila Hospital in Battle Creek where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Friends said it was common for Madsen to take care of the big chores around the house, from mowing lawns to chopping wood, be­ cause of his father's illness. "He had become the family's right-hand man," said Pastor Larry Fulton of Bedford Bible Church. "But he was doing a man's job with a boy's body." Services will be at 1 p.m. today at the Bed­ ford Bible Church. The Rev. Fulton will officiate. A ninth-grade honor roll student at Bedford Bible Church School, Madsen was well liked by his classmates, said principal Betty Gable. "He's going to be missed by all of us," Gable said. “We're a small school, so it's very hard for us." Madsen played on the school's basketball, softball and soccer teams. "He always had a smile on his face and a song in his heart," Gable said. "He had a lot of love and compassion." At the Bedford Bible Church, Madsen was active in the church's youth group and regu­ larly attended Sunday worship, chapel ser­ vices and other activities. As a member of the church’s English handbell choir, Madsen and two others placed in the 1989 National Handbell Choir compe­ tition, sponsored by Word of Life. On Satur­ day he participated in a handbell competition that qualified him to attend the national event in New York in July. Madsen is survived by parents, Morris and Aloma; maternal grandmother, Evelyn Wright of Johnstown Township; a brother, Brian Madsen of Battle Creek; and a sister, Denise Case of Lynchburg, Va. Burial will be at Bedford Cemetery. J-Ad Graphics News Service A Hastings man will stand trial on a more serious charge for allegedly firing a shot that left a woman paralyzed after an April 5 inci­ dent at a Yankee Springs campground. District Court Judge Gary Holman ruled last week that 54-year-old Lloyd Richter should face1 a charge of assault with intent to commit murder. Richter originally was charged with assault with intent to do great bodily harm. . At the conclusion of Richter's preliminary exam, Holman said the evidence indicated Richter intentionally fired at a passing truck in the Deep Lake Rustic Campground to harm the passengers. The shot struck 26-year-old Jackie Walters in the neck. The Grand Rapids woman re­ mained hospitalized Wednesday in critical condition in the intensive care unit at But­ terworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The bullet severed her spinal column, and authorities believe she may be permanently paralyzed from the neck down. Richter, of 130 E. Center St., originally faced a possible 10-year prison term if con­ victed of the lesser offense of assault with in­ tent to do great bodily harm. Now he faces a possible term of life in prison if convicted of the new charge. Michigan State Police said Richter was camping at Deep Lake when a pickup truck with three boisterous people drove by his site several times. The passengers reportedly were making noise and yelling obscenities. Witnesses told police Richter became an­ noyed with the group and exchanged words with the driver and occupants. As the truck pulled away, Richter allegedly fired one shot from a 9mm semi-automatic pistol at the truck. The bullet shattered the rear window and struck Walters in the neck. Police said Walters was seated in the center, between her boyfriend, Ken Norton, and her brother, 36-year-old Jewell Walters of Grand Rapids, who was driving. Richter was arres ed that night in connec­ tion with the shooting and was taken to the Barry County Jaii. Richter complained of chest pains later and was hospitalized at Pennock Hospital and then transferred to Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids. Delton Ambulance’s defibrillator saves a life Indya Barlow, Jason Carr, Kitt Carpenter and Kelli VanDenburg are the 1990-91 Hastings High School Quiz Bowl champions. Hastings Quiz Bowl champions crowned by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter Answering questions like, "Which two men signed the United States Constitution and went on to become President of the United States" Indya Barlow, Kitt Carpenter, Jason Carr and Kelli VanDenburg claimed the 1990-91 Hastings High School Quiz Bowl championship. With a score of 260 to 95, their team, the “Revelations” scored a resounding victory over their challengers, “The Kamakazis,” in the final round of the competition. “Il was a resounding victory, but not an embarrassing defeat for the other team," said Hastings High School history teacher and Quiz Bowl advisor Kathy Oliver. The Kamakazis lost two of their regular team members. Matt Haywood and Mark Peterson, just days before the final competi­ tion because they had to compete in a track meet scheduled the same night as the Quiz Bowl. Dan Styf and Nate Allyn of “Viva La Bume, which lost in the last elimination round, joined Kamakazis Matt Anton and Jim Tuburen for the finals competition. Equipped with buzzers, each team member had an equal opportunity to answer one of the 40 “toss-out" questions on social studies, science, math, language and fine arts, and earn bonus points for their team. Help Support Special Olympics Fourteen teams began the competition in September, but after several double­ elimination rounds, only two remained to compete for the the school championship. From the 14 original teams, four members will be chosen for an all-star team, which will compete for the Twin Valley Conference Championship Thursday, May 9, at Marshall High School. This year's local Quiz Bowl competition, held at Central School Auditorium, was spon­ sored by the Hastings Kiwanis Club. "We wanted to shpw our support that academic competition is as important and meaningful to the development of good citizens as athletic competition," said Larry Hensley, vice president of the Hastings Kiwanis. “This (the Quiz Bowl) is another avenue for students to grow, share and develop leadership skills. We hope that by supporting this, we can help make that happen." The Kiwanis are looking forward to spon­ soring and promoting future quiz bowls and other academic competitions and showcases, said Hensley. Blood. What Every American Should Know. CARNIVAL of FUN What: Car Wash / Hot Dogs / Pop / Baby Animals Face Painting / Dunking Booth and Much, Much More! When: May 4th • 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Where: Felpausch Food Center - South End Bring your kids and get your car washed! Come see some of your favorite characters like Henrietta, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, Bugs Bunny, Mr. Turkey, Oreo Cookie and many more. All the proceeds will go to the 1991 Special Olympics! Hope to see you all there. People and times for the dunk tank: 10: 10-11:00 a.m....................................... Larry Markwart 11: 10-12:00 noon................................... Mark Feldpausch 12: 10-1:00 p.m........................................ Roger Jones 1: 10-2:00 p.m.......................................... Don Lawrence 2: 10-3:00 p.m.......................................... Mike Hubert 3: 10-4:00 p.m.......................................... Ed Larson Come in and Dunk your favorite person! the people who care by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter The Delton Ambulance Service’s new defibrillator helped save a life Monday evening. A call from Delton central dispatch came in at 7:19 p.m. with a report that a woman was down on East Shore Drive in Barry Township. Within three minutes, emergency personnel from Delton Ambulance Service were on the scene and preparing to use the department’s new machine. Emergency medical technician J.P. Reid and two other emergency medical personnel arrived on the scene to find the victim. Margery Raab, in full cardiac arrest. There was no heart beat or breathing. While the other two performed CPR, Reid hooked up the defibrillator. The electric shock from the defibrillator paddles applied by Reid jolted Raab back to life. It was the first time Delton Ambulance Ser­ vice had the opportunity to successfully use the defribulator. Once her heart beat and breathing resumed, the EMTs transferred Raab to Hastings Am­ bulance Service. Licenced for advanced life support. Hastings Ambulance was able to administer drugs to prevent Raab from going into cardiac arrest while being transported to Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She later was transferred to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, where now she is reported to be doing well. Quick response time and Delton Am­ bulance's new defibrillator are credited by the department for saving Raab's life. “Within eight to ten minutes (after receiv­ ing the call) is the ideal time to use the defibrillator,” said Reid. “In this case, we were on the scene in time to use the defibrillator and save a life. Delton Ambulance isn’t under contract with Barry Township and usually doesn't service that area but Delton Ambulance was requested because its proximity allowed for quicker response time, said Reid. "Normally they would have called Gull Lake Ambulance, but because of their loca­ tion, there would have been a 20-minute response time," he said. Saving lives is what it’s all about, said Reid. “It’s really exhilarating when you walk on the scene and a person is virtually dead, and by the time you leave they have a heart beat and a pulse," he said. "That's why I’m in this business." Without the defibrillator. Delton Am­ bulance personnel would not have been able to bring Raab back, said Reid. “Basically, we would have performed CPR to keep the victim’s blood flowing and keep airways open until another unit arrived," he said. The defibrillator was donated to the In­ terlakes Ambulance Service by Dick Leinar, the Delton VFW and Pennock Hospital last fall. When Interlakes folded. Prairieville and Hope townships purchased the machine for the Delton Ambulance. The departments full-time emergency medical technicians attended and eight-hour training and were licenced to use the defribulator in February. Send...The BANNER to afriend. It makes an ideal gift! Call Us to Subscribe: (616)948-8051 LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION Notice of Lost Day of Registration of the Electors of 1. Each year four million Americans depend on blood transfusions. 2. Hie safeguards on the blood supply include conducting seven separate laboratory tests to screen out AIDS, hepatitis and other infectious agents, educating donors on transmissible diseases and encouraging at-nsk donors to disqualify themselves from giving blood. 3. Blood banking is one of the most highly regulated areas in health care, governed by multiple federal and state rules, laws, policies and regulations. 4. /\s an alternative to blood transfusions, today a growing number of people benefit from auiologous (self) transfusions. 5. There is no risk of AIDS or other infectious diseases when blood is donated, as sterilized needles are never reused. o AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLOOD BANKS Delton Kellogg Schools Counties of Barry and Allegan, Michigan TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the annual school election of the school district will be held on Monday, June 10,1991. THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER WITH THE APPROPRIATE CITY OR TOWNSHIP CLERKS, IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 10, 1991, IS MONDAY, MAY 13, 1991. PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON MONDAY, MAY 13,1991, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION. Persons planning to register with the respective city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerks' offices are open for registration. This Notice is given by order of the board of education. SALLY A. ADAMS, Secretary, Board of Education �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 2, 1991 — Page 3 Middle School student joins state math contest Seventh-grade Hastings Middle School stu­ dent Aaron Schantz earned one of the top 25 scores in his grade division at the 14th annual Michigan Council of Mathematics (MCTM) Middle School-Junior High School Mathematics Competition Saturday. That entitles Schantz, son of Michael and Sarah Schantz of Hastings, to participate at Central Michigan University Saturday. May 18. Schantz and 11 other Hastings students, coordinated by teacher Jan Foley, were among the over 630 sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade students from Berrien. Branch. Cass, St. Joseph, VanBuren, Kalamazoo. Allegan and Barry Counties who competed in the regional mathematics competition, held at Western Michigan University. The competition consisted of 70 minutes of testing, covering topics such as number theory, statistics, geometry, probability and problem solving. The top 25 students at each grade level, as determined by test scores, were chosen to par­ ticiple in the state competition. Also competing in the regionals were Hastings Middle School sixth graders Stacey Bruce, Abel Johnston, Andrea Jones, Amanda Hawbaker; seventh graders, Kerith Sher­ wood, Katie Brandt, Jaime Brookmcyer and eighth graders Kim Hoxwonh, Amanda Jenn­ ings, Danielle Dipert and Nicole Wood. Aaron Scahntz. Hastings High has leadership forum About 55 Hastings High School freshmen, sophomores and juniors, recommended by their teachers and selected by a student committee, attended the Student Leadership Forum Tuesday. The students attended lec­ tures and discussion groups on the topics of school spirit, drug abuse, dress codes and outcome and success. At the end of the day, the students had an opportunity to question a reaction panel comprised of Hastings High School students, faculty and administrators about the topics discussed during the forum. Here, Floyd Yesh ques­ tions the panel about the school dress code. Drummond leaves Futuring chair; Jacobs to succeed After four years of providing leadership for Barry County’s Futuring Steering Committee, Don Drummond has regretfully announced his retirement. Fred Jacobs, who is in charge of produc­ tion at J-Ad Graphics and serves as secretary of the corporation, has been elected to suc­ ceed Drummond as chairman. Drummond said he is relinquishing the chairmanship because his duties as president of Spectrum Products Co. in Grand Haven take him out of the county most of the each week. "While circumstances just don't give me enough time to do the chairman's job," he said, "I certainly intend to continue as a member of the Steering Committee. Sue (Drummond) and I are vitally interested in helping to plan for bright and prosperous years ahead in Barry County." "Don helped organize it (the Futuring Committee) and orchestrated the whole thing. He's had a lot of vision and we want to make sure that continues," Jacobs said. He added that he accepted the post because he believes in the futuring concept and that the entire steering committee has offered to help "do all the legwork and paper work.” Futuring, which has become a contempo­ rary buzzword for planning, started in Barry County in May, 1987 when Don and Sue Drummond held a meeting in their Freeport home. Their letter of invitation to a group of county citizens suggested that without thought and planning, Barry County could easily lose control of its own destiny. It would undoubtedly grow, but not in the most desirable and advantageous way. By developing trained and concerned leadership, and by analyzing and solving problems, a favorable growth pattern could be estab­ lished. The first meeting was attended by Carolyn Coleman, who was a county commissioner at the time, Dr. Larry Blair, Don Boysen of Middleville, Bill Cook and Ted McKelvey. The futuring idea appealed to them and over the next few years more than 100 people be­ came involved in the various action groups that were formed to deal with subjects rang­ ing from economic development and envi­ ronmental concerns to education, govern­ ment, land use and health. Shortly after the Futuring Committee was organized a questionnaire, developed with as­ sistance from Michigan State University, was published in the Reminder to give citi­ zens an opportunity to pinpoint their con­ cerns and attitudes about local issues and subjects. Seminars in leadership training were held and action developed in a number of areas. There was input from futuring committees in promoting recycling, encouraging a fa­ vorable vote on school millage, appointing a zoning director, encouraging wood prod­ ucts industries to locate in the county and progress in a number of other county and city projects. The Economic Development futuring group is currently conducting a study with Retired Army engineer receives national honor by Jeff Kaczmarczyk StaffWriter When Robert Elkey was shot down in a helicopter by enemy fire in Vietnam, he was awarded a Purple Heart. But the retired veteran of World War n and the Vietnam War received a greater honor when he was selected honorary sergeant ma­ jor of the regiment of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Hastings resident was chosen for the post from the entire corps of retired Army engineers in the United States. Elkey said he was honored by the designa­ tion, which is equivalent to being named sergeant major of the army, the IJghest rank for enlisted men, held by just one non-com­ missioned officer at a time. "Outside of being selected sergeant major of the army, this is the highest honor that can be given," he said. Elkey participated in ceremonies held April 18 at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri, head­ quarters of the U.S. Army Engineer School. He will hold the post for three years. Elkey will assist and represent the honorary colonel of the regiment, retired Ma­ jor General Charles J. Fiala, at functions and ceremonies around the country. "I will be traveling around and talking to enlisted men and non commissioned officers of the corps of engineers," he said. "It brings me back to the Army again. It's almost like coming home again." Elkey was chosen as a finalist for the post by a selection committee in January. In February he was chosen for the position and was officially notified on Valentine's Day. Born in Vermont. Elkey enlisted in the U.S. Army as an engineer during World War II. During the Korean War he was stationed in Germany. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam. In May 1970, Elkey was the sole survivor of a helicopter crash that killed 10 men. in­ cluding Major Gen. John Dillard, who com­ manded the U.S. Army engineers in Viet­ nam. Enemy forces fired on the helicopter, forc­ ing the vehicle to crash and bum. Elkey suf­ fered multiple rib fractures and other chest in­ juries. During his long career. Elkey held various positions as platoon sergeant and as a train­ ing sergeant. He rose to hold the rank of command sergeant major and concluded his Robert Elkey career as commandant of the non-commis­ sioned officers academy at Fort Leonard Wood. Elkey served three tours of duty in Ger­ many, three in Missouri and was stationed in Massachusetts, South Dakota and Washing­ ton. During his service career, he received many commendations including the Legion of Merit, two Bronze Stars, two Army Commendations, three Meritorious Service awards a.nd five Air Medals. Elkey retired in 1978 with more than 34 years of service. "After 34 years, it's a way of life, it's not an 8 to 5 job," he said. “But you can't stay longer than age 55. Thirty years or age 55." Residents of Hastings since 1978, they Elkeys said they miss moving every two years or so to a new post. They are looking forward to traveling with the army again now that Elkey has been named honorary sergeant major of the corps of Army engineers. "It's nice to move around and meet different people," said Phyllis Elkey, who grew up in Nashville. "We'd move back to government quarters in a second." help from Dr. Frank Fear and Dr. Ray Vlasin of MSU’s Department of Resource Development. Of futuring efforts, "the most important thing is the involvement of concerned and effective citizens," said Drummond. "In the long run they will prove to be the county's most valuable asset." Jacobs, his successor, has been active in the futuring effort during the group's four year history. Emmet Herrington is vice chairman, Sandy Englehan, secretary, and Cathy Williamson, treasurer. "Most of what we've done (to date) has been a building process of statistics and evaluations, all the things that people said they thought they needed and hoped that someday we'd get here," Jacobs said. "We’re so close to some of the infancies of those things. We’re at grass level now. I think over the next two to three years we're going to achieve some of those things. We'll be able to go back and say 'this is what futuring did for us.’ "Sandy and Jan (Hartough) have gone all over the state of Michigan through the Ex­ tension, Michigan State, and talked about futuring to other communities who are re­ ally four or five years behind us. I think we're really way beyond a lot of communi­ ties," he said. "A lot of people look at Hastings as a sleepy little berg, but in futuring and in planning we're farther ahead than a lot of communities. We were behind in some re­ spects because we weren't doing a lot of planning, but we didn't do planning that made many mistakes either, said Jacobs. Now through futuring, He said people in There are many ways to treat Mom (AP) - It's almost Mother’s Day and time to say "I love you" to that special per­ son. But what to give her to make it an un­ forgettable day? If you're planning to opt for the triedand-true, you’ll help candy sales top S311 million for the day, according to predictions from the National Confections Association. Tantalize her with Teuscher's Swiss chocolate champagne truffles with Dorn Perignon creme, S40 a pound. Pack them in a handmade Oriental print silk box, about S65. They're sold at Teuscher shops in New York, Beverly Hills, Houston and San Francisco. • If your fortunes are more modest, treat her to "More Momilies, As My Mother Used to Say," a humorous collection of slo­ gans from Ballantine Books, S3.5O. The cost-conscious can also delight Mom with .60 ounce of Navy Spray Cologne by Cover Girl, S 10.50. Victoria's Secret offers luxurious milk baths in fra­ grances such as Honeysuckle Bloom and Lily of the Valley for a mere S10. But if the size of your wallet is in direct proportion to the enormity of your love, lavish Mom with Boucheron's 32 ounces of eau de parfum, $3,000. It’s sold at Sannelli on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Or go di­ rectly to the Christian Dior boutique in New York or Beverly Hills and drop $36,700 for eyeglass frames in 18-karat gold studded with diamonds. You can also indulge Mom with some­ thing elegant and feminine to slip into on a cool spring night. Fernando Sanchez offers sumptuous brushed satin robes lined in terry, cozy padded jackets and elegant loung­ ing pajamas. A pale jade cotton damask tu­ nic with coral embroidery, about SI50, goes with pale pink drawstring pajama pants, about SI25 at Bergdorf Goodman in New York, Neiman Marcus in Beverly Hills, and Double whammy puts six towns in the dark While Consumers Power crews worked to restore electricity to 6,722 customers in two counties after a substation malfunction Wednesday, a tree toppled by the wind in Saranac complicated matters. According to a spokesperson for Consumers Power Public Information Director Tim Pietryga, residents in and around Freeport, Woodland, Clarksville, Lake Odessa, Belding and Saranac lost electricity at about 8:30 a.m. after the Freeport substation error. But as workers attempted to restore power, winds reportedly gusting up to 34 miles per hour caused a tree to fall on the Saranac substation. "The power was back on everywhere but in Saranac by 2:20 p.m. and it was out about a half-hour longer in Saranac.” said Pietryga. Boudoir in Scottsdale, Ariz. The fashionable yet security-conscious mother can tuck her valuables in a petticoat with three zippered pockets carefully con­ cealed in a lace hem. For S20 to $29, by mail from Hidden Assets, P.O. Box 20056, Cherokee Station, New York, N.Y. 10028. The environmentally conscious Mom who traded in her real fur for a fake can ac­ cessorize with non-leather goods. From brief cases to belt bags, wallets, diaper bags, lug­ gage and tote bags, "Nothing dies to get in our store," says Dyan Ullman of Just In Case. News Briefs Parade’s theme to be Hawaii Summerfest Parade entries will be given new avenues to apply their im­ aginations with the parade's theme of "Hawaiian Holiday.” Those who have not received an ap­ plication may Call the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce at 945-2454 Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Parade co-chairs this year are Karen Despres and Connie Wetzri. The Summerfest Parade this year will be on a Saturday afternoon, Aug. 24. Band to attend state festival Hastings Middle School Band II, under the direction of Joan BosserdSchrocder, will take pan in the the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association's State Band and Orchestra Festival from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Jacksnn High School. Bands and orchestras nt the slate festival will be judged by a panel of ex­ perts on pcrfromancc ability and sightreading. To qualify for the state festival, the music groups had to lake part in district festivals statewide. Health Fair is Saturday The Pennock Hospital Health Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the hospital. A number of health tests and services, including cholesterol screening, will be available, some free and some for a nominal fee. For more information, call 948-3125. the county are learning to develop a more futuristic attitude. That means that they are not just planning for today but for tomor­ row's needs as well. "You plan for today, but you plan for tomorrow too, so you don't make the those same mistakes that Delta (Township) did and other big communities did. They let development do their planning for them...five years later they found out it wasn't the best decision to make. "We never wanted to be and still are not a group that’s trying to dictate policy. We're just trying to be the dreamers and the ideal­ ists, the visionary people for the people who are so close to it," he said. "I always give the analogy when you drive down the street in a town day after day after day you don't seem the same things as the guy who jumps in the car for the first time and drives down. A lot of our governmental officials are so close to it that they're not looking into the future sometimes for adjustments. We are trying to be the people who are more visionary and say 'this is what we need to think of in the future."' Over the next year, Jacobs said his goal is to get more futuring subcommittees active again. "As the government cuts back we need to rely on more groups like this," he said. "I want Hastings and the county to grow and to flourish and to get better and solve the needs of the people in the future. "As you go all over Michigan and see small towns, the ones that don't make ad­ justments for the future, the ones that don't plan and accommodate the needs of the peo­ ple are not going to grow." Drive continues for auditorium The fund-raising campaign to restore the Central School Auditorium is onethird on the way to its goal. Current figures show that about $41,000 has been raised thus far. The goal is $117,000. The 1,136-seat auditorium, which was first used 60 years ago, also has been ap­ proved for historical site designation by the Michigan Register of Historial Situ*, it was learned. Anyone interested in making a dona­ tion may send a check to the Central Auditorium Renovation Committee, 232 West Grand St., Hastings, Mich. 49058. Those who contribute from $10 to $99 will be designated "sponsors” and will have their names engraved on a plaque on permanent display at Central School. Donations of between SI00 and $499 earn "Saxon" designations and recogni­ tion with seat plaques and plaquest displayed at the school. The “blue" donors ($500 to $999) will receive cerificates of appreciation, seat plaques and the plaque at school. Contributions of at least $1,000 will be noted with framed certificates of ap­ preciation and names placed on scats and on the plaque. Funds collected in the appeal will be used to rcftirbish chairs replace cur­ tains. repair of replace stage and curtain rigging, cornices and moldings, patch and paint the ceilings and walls and repair and upgrade the sound anti lighting systems. Compost booklets now available Booklets are available for those who received cornpost barrels April 20 from Recycling in Barry County (RiBC) at the Barry County Expo Center, but did not receive a booklet. These booklets can be obtained at the Hastings Public Library in Hastings. Ask at the desk for a copy. RiBC appreciates patience from residents m receiving composting infor­ mation. Call RiBC at 623-5546 for more information. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 2, 1991 Viewpoints City needs candidates for November election The deadline for candidates for the 1990 city election is 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 14. There is plenty of room on the ballot for people interested in serving their community and in making a difference in the quality of life in Hastings. There will be the usual races for mayor, clerk, treasurer, Board of Review and four council positions. And two council incumbents, Esther Walton in the Fourth Ward and William Cusack in the Second Ward, have announced they will not seek another four-year term. This means there will be at least two new faces on the council next year. But even more wide open will be contests for Charter Revision Commission, which will be made up of nine people. A recent count showed only four candidates for a panel that will have important work to do. To be sure, the city voters in November first must pass a proposal to create the commission, but if that is done, a nine-member panel must be ready to do the work. This commission would set some crucial rules and guidelines for city government in Hastings for the future. The panel will deal with some key issues on how this government should function. The city charter has not been changed in more than 35 years, and if voters show they feel it's time for it to be updated, it would help if nine duly elected commission members are ready as soon as election results are tabulated. What is needed now is for caring people to step forward and be willing to serve, whether it is on the council or on the commission. The future of this city could be on the line. And the worst thing for good men and women to do would be to sit back and do nothing. Letters Article was biased against teachers To the Editor: ■ ■■ Thank you. Moose Lodge, for volunteering to clean the roadsides on North Broadway to the landfill. I surely wish the public would be more careful when hauling out their trash. Couldn't they keep it covered? I drive that route at least once a day, and it is such an eyesore. Mrs. R.H. Gerlinger Hastings Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: ■Make your letter brief and to the point. •Letters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must include their signature, address and phone number. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058 I Hasiings Banner) Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President Stephen Jacobs Treasurer . I ■ 31 .. ................ MU alh Ji-JilI Perhaps the Baliirlore Township taxpayers need some answers and perhaps the Barry County Equalization Director can supply them. The 1990 census shows there has been an increase of only four persons since the 1980 census in Baltimore Township. This should show that there have been very few exchanges in properties in that period. If assessments are made on sales studies, as is assumed, then why is Baltimore Township stuck with over 11 percent in S.E.V. increase for 1991, which is as high as if not highest in all of the other townships in Barry County. The 1990 census shows Yankee Springs Township to have had a 32.25 percent in­ crease in population since the 1980 census. Thomapple Township has shown 21.59 per­ cent growth, Irving Township 18.47 percent, Hope Township 15.16 percent. Rutland Township 14.40 percent. Orangeville 13.70 percent, and Prairieville Township 12.40 per­ cent. Other townships range on down to the » Baltimore Township figure, which has had only a 0.24 percent growth in population since the 1980 census. Again, the taxpayers of Baltimore Township need some answers, possibly in this column, in the near fiiture. More people need more homes naturally. Hopefully yours, Frank Card Lansing Public Opinion: years." The reality of the situation is that Hastings teachers have settled for a 4.5 percent in­ crease over the 1991-92 school year and have not yet negotiated the 1992-93 contract. We might add, that over the past two years the Hastings teachers* ’significant' raise has been less than the average inflation rate of ap­ proximately 5 percent to 5.5 percent (Hastings salaries have increased 3.1 percent and 4 percent, respectively, the last two years). Your lack of professional journalism leaves only one question in our minds: what purpose are you trying to serve by exaggerating Hastings teacher salaries? Sincerely. Laurence G. Christopher Janice L. Drolen Hastings teachers TAX FREEZE...continued from page 7 Baltimore Twp. assessments unfair To the Editor: Moose Lodge cleans eyesore To the Editor; teachers will receive a 5.89 percent increase next school year. We must question your journalistic integri­ ty. First, and foremost, why did you not in­ vestigate this story further? If you felt this story concerning teacher salaries was newsworthy, why did you not find the com­ parative data for local teachers? The effort it would have taken to find out the increases for Hastings teachers docs not seem to be too great: simply pick up the phone and call either the Hastings superintendent or the president of the Hastings Education Association. We would assume most readers are con­ cerned with local implications of the story. To present the story as you have is to leave the reader with the assumption that local teachers, in particular those in Hastings, will receive the same increases you rhention in your arti­ cle, "nearly 12 percent over the next two We were very disappointed to read your ar­ ticle, "Teacher salaries, benefits to continue significant rise" from the Thursday, April 25 edition, page 9. This article’s source was not indicated, which leads us to believe it was a news release from the Michigan Association of School Boards or from the Associated Press. The article was based (or should we say biased) on one source, the Michigan Associa­ tion of School Boards (MASB). All the facts come from the MASB and its spokesperson, Bruce Bigham. The article, as well as the headline, suggests teacher salaries are rising significantly. The article stated that “Next year, 1991-92. teachers will earn 5.89 percent more than they do this year." As readers of your paper, we would assume, since you don't state otherwise anywhere else in your article, that Hastings Gray said the city sent the state officials two letters last year, informing them of the reappraisal process, but not once were local reappraisal ,be "banked*’ arid all the figures put on the tax rolls at one time. Roberts’ letter "We are aware of your con­ cerns for rectifying the apparent inequities be­ tween those taxpayers whose properties have been reassessed and those whose properties were not. We are also aware that the inequities cannot be corrected on the 1992 assessment roll because of the freeze provided by Enrolled Senate Bill No. 19.” Roland "Andy” Anderson, with the State Tax Commission, said, "The reappraisals are going to have to wait a year (to be put on the tax rolls), but there's time to work something out." He suggested, however, that the reappraisal process be finished. Anderson said that the freeze for 1992 will not apply to properties that recently have had splits, combination or new construction or additions. He disagreed with Gray that the new law will create grea’er inequities. "This law did not create that situation," Anderson said. "This statute is not the prob­ lem. If you haven’t been reappraised since 1969, it's hard to have equity." Anderson said past sins in assessing prac­ tices likely are the problem. "You have to adjust the rest of the assess­ ments to the same level," he said. "You shouldn't have to wait for a reappraisal for better equity. The level of assessments should have been the same throughout the city if the assessing officer tfid it in a legal qtanner." State officials have suggested that one way to gain more equity is to roll back assess­ ments to the levels they were before the reapprisal was conducted. But Gray said that would put the city back in its original trouble of not having updated properties on the tax rolls. Further, she acknowledged that it would have an adverse effect on city finances. "If we roll taxes back, or if there is a freeze, we should have it for everybody," she said. "Whatever we do, we should begin from the same starting point." But Anderson said, "We don't know if the non-appraised properties are underassessed, in­ dividual equity may be different. We should not leap to conclusions. But I don't think this is a good excuse to evade good assessing practices." More trouble may be on the horizon with property tax cut proposals such as the Headlee initiative and Gov. Engler's plan, both ofwhich may be on the 1992 general election ballot. The question of the appraisal and pre-appraisal periods also could be affected by these proposals. Roberts, in his letter, offered the services of the State Treasury Department to "provide a reasonable solution to the problem faced by the City of Hastings." Gray said City Attorney James Fisher is studying Roberts' letter before any decision will be made on what to do next Are local non-partisan elections a good idea? The Barry County village* of Woodland and Nashville are seriously considering taking Democrats and Republicans off the ballot in in favor of nonpartisan local elections. Do you think this is a good idea, or do you think it is further erosion of America's two-party system? ' John Jacobs Vice President Frederic Jacobs Secretary Newsroom David T. Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Todd Tubergen (Sports Editor) Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Sue Hinckley Sandra Ponsetto Jefl Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 5:30p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. • noon. Larry Seymour (Sales Manager) Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Phyllis Bowers Subscription Rates: $13 per year in Barry County $15 pc year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O, Box B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) Dale Lammers, Delton: Tammy Endsley, Hastings: “I think it’s better to go ‘‘It doesn’t matter if we without parties at all levels have Democrats or of government.” Republicans, as long as they get the job done, especially in small villages.” Jo Stebbins, Hastings: Gail Williams. Hastings: Bruce Roberts, Hastings: Nancy Hause, Hastings: “I think that a lot of people today vote for a person or an issue rather than with a party.” “Who cares if they’re Democrats or Republicans, as long as they do a good job?” “I think it’s a good idea, as long as public ser­ “I don’t think it makes a lot of difference at the local level. I wonder if it does even when you get to the top.” vants are doing what the people wanted them to do.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 2, 1991 — Page 5 Letters from England... Ex-Hastings resident writes from England EDITOR'S NOTE: England is a long way from Hastings, but it has a city with the same name. Theresa (McLaughlin} Hudson has been liv­ ing in Great Britain, from where she has con­ sented to send the Banner occasional columns on the life and times in the historic country. Bom and raised in Martin and an active member of the Hastings community for 25 years, Hudson moved to England last year. The following the first ofa series of columns written by Huason in which she relates her ex­ periences and the frustration and satisfaction of struggling to cope in a new culture. The following is her first installment: By Theresa Hudson I live in Bury St. Edmunds, a historic town of 32,000 situated in the county of Suffolk in East Anglia. Counties were formerly called shires, thus you’ll see that ending on many of the names. East Anglia is a section of England encom­ passing the counties of Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire. It lies north of London and cast toward the North Seat. The area is relatively flat and it represents one of the driest sections of Great Britain. The city is 70 miles from London, 35 miles from Cambridge with its 31 colleges that make up Cambridge University, and 10 miles from Newmarket, known for its horse breeding and racing. I’ve seen “Bury" described as the “town history forgot.” I can understand that descrip­ tion. It reminds me. in spite of its larger size, very much of a small town like Hastings. The town’s name dates to the ninth century. In the 800s, there existed in the Saxon town of Beodriesworth, a huge thriving Benedictine Abbey. Edmund was the young Christian Sax­ on king of East Anglia and he surrendered his life in AD 870 to the invading Danes to avoid his country being completely despoiled. According to legend, he was tied to a tree at Hoxne, his body pierced with arrows and beheaded. His friends were guided to the body by the cries of a wolf guarding it. The body was brought to Beodriesworth in AD 903 and guarded by clerics in a large wooden church. The town was renamed St. Edsmondbury in 1010. Danish pirates landed at Ipswich (30 miles east) and in alarm the body was transferred to London for three years. Upon its return, the monks became the guardians of the shrine of the martyred king and it became a place of pilgrimage. The wooden church was replaced by a stone abbey in 1032. The their abbey church was built in 1065-97. This magnificent Norman edifice, with its adjoining monastic buildings, became one of the wealthiest centres of Christianity in the land. Remains of this church, with its intact Norman tower, are the focal point of the town today. The town came to be called Bury St. Edmonds in the 15th century. The roots of our democracy can be traced to the town. On St. Edmond’s Day in 1214, the barons swore at the Abbey’s high altar that they would compel King John to seal a Charter of Liberty. The charter, Magna Car­ ta, was signed by the king the following year at Runneymeade. A plaque in the abbey ruins commemorates the area’s claim to be the "Cradle of the Law.” The growing dissatisfaction of the people under monastic rule and the years of uprisings prior to the Reformation caused great destruc­ tion to the abbey. Local uprisings in 1327 and 1138, combined with a great fire in 1465, caused a loss of much of the abbey. When the monastery was dissolved under King Henry in 1539, the townspeople completed the destruction. East Anglia is in the heart of the area where the D-Day invasion was assembled. Much of the good will toward Americans living here can be directly attributed to vivid memories of our World War II role. The area is rife with military bases. Technically, all American Air Force bases here are Royal Air Force bases. In actuality, the name is a formality. A nominal office is reserved for the British laison officer who appears on ceremonial oc­ casions. The American bases are all named after adjoining villages. Thus there are RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall close by. RAF Lakenheath has a rather unique con­ struction history. During the German blitz bombings in England, the Air Force grew weary of repairing RAF Mildenhall*s runaways every morning after the night’s bombing. Somene had the idea of attracting the bombers away by a decoy. An empty facade of a base was constructed five miles away and lit up every night while RAF Mildenhall’s lights were extinguished. The Germans obligingly bombed the “new base” every night, leaving Mildenhall unscathed! After the war, the decision was made to keep both bases since the area was already prepared. Thus was bom RAF Lakenheath. Today, the bases have a strong col­ laborative partnership. The main mission of RAF Lakenheath is the support and maintenance of fighter planes. RAF Mildenhall is responsible for the supply and transport of people and supplies, so you’ll find the big cargo planes there. The British are confirmed “military plane junkies." I was initially puzzled by the large gatherings around the fences enclosing the bases. Expecting protestors, I was surprised to learn that this was an English pasttime. Ih fact, the narrow road passing RAF Mildenhall’s flightline had become so con­ gested with local viewers that the Air Force built an indented fence area so the Brits could park their cars off the road! On any nice day a dozen cars will be parked there with families watching the arrivals and departures through "glasses.” (Brit word for binoculars). The "tea wagon” even sets up Investment Company Institute turns 50 One of the most significant financial developments of this century has been the spectacular growth of mutual funds. Since 1940, the number of mutual-fund shareholder accounts has grown from less than 300,000 to more than 58 million. Assets in the mutual­ fund industry today total more than $1 trillion. This unprecedented growth has positioned the mutual-fund industry closely behind com­ mercial banks and life insurance companies in terms of total assets. The number of mutual funds, currently more than 3,000 exceeds the combined number of companies whose shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the American Stock Exchange. One of the leading forces behind this suc ­ cess has been the Investment Company In­ stitute (ICI). Since 1940, the IC! has represented the mutual-fund industry on legislation and regulation affecting investment companies and has helped maintain high stan­ dards for the industry. Today ICI membership includes 3,109 mutual funds, 213 closed-end investment companies and 13 sponsors of unit investment trusts. These members account for 90 percent of total industry assets and repre­ sent more than 30 million shareholders. At the Id’s 50th anniversary eelebtation. President David Silver said that the success of mutual funds in the United States and other parts of the free world can be attributed to a simple proposition: *’Offer diversification and professional management ina convenient package at a reasonable cost." By sticking to that credo, mutual funds have helped many investors plan their financial future. According to a study by the ICI, about one in every four U.S. households owns mu»ual-fund shares. Twenty-four percent of all IRA assets are in mutual funds, making them the most popular investment for in­ dividual retirement accounts. Silver also reviewed some of the industry’s most spectacular developments over the past 50 years: the sustained growth of equity and bond funds; the creation of money market funds, municipal bond funds and international funds; the emergence of investment com­ panies as the nation’s third largest in­ termediary — “all from an industry (starting) with total assets of less than a half-billion dollars." If you want to know more about the Invest­ ment Company Institute, write to 1600 M Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20036, or call (202) 293-7700. - STOCKS The following prices are close of business last Reported changes are from ious week. Company Close AT&T 371/. Ameritech 643/. Anheuser-Busch 51 V. Chrysler 13'/. Clark Equipment 26’/. 27V. CMS Energy Coca Cola 52'1, Dow Chemical 50 Exxon 59V. Family Dollar 20 Ford 32'/. Genera Motors 35’/. Great Lakes Bancorp 14 48'/, Hastings Mfg. IBM ’02V. JCPenney 50'/. Johnson & Johnson 94’/. Kmart 40’/. Kellogg Company 91 McDonald's 33’/. Sears 37'1, Southeast Mich. Gas 17’/. Spartan Motors 8’/. Upjohn 42’/. Gold $356.00 Silver $3.99 Dow Jones 2887.87 Volume 206,000,000 from the Tuesday. the prev­ Change + 2'1, -V. -V. —’/» + ’/. -’/. -1’/. + ’/. -1’/. + '/. -•/. —1»/. + 'l, -3'1. -S’/. —’/. -1 + ’/. —2'1. — VI. + ’/. -’/. + 1’/. —2 -$.75 + $0.04 —42.58 Students perform ‘Red, White and Blue Revue’ Over 100 students in Della Meade’s dance class presented their “Red, White and Blue Revue” recital for parents and other family members. The event took place on stage in Central Auditorium, Wednesday, April 24. The program wss an opportunity for the students to display dance steps learned this year while at the same time gaining poise and confidence. The title and theme game honor to our returning troops from the Gulf. for the day’s business. Tea wagons are travel trailers outfitted with hot plates that serve sandwiches and snacks. Their owners haul and park them anywhere people gather. You’ll find them at auctions, near train stations, and along the highway. I’ve been served tea in a china cup at a road­ side picnic stop. Living in England is simpler in many ways because there are fewer choices. That is a dif­ ficult lesson for an American accustomed to a wealth of consumerism. One of my first encounters with this concept involved buying light bulbs. I entered the Eastern Electric Store in Bury St. Edmonds "city centre” where I had been told a supply of “screw-in” bulbs was kept on hand for American lamps. British lamps have "pop­ in” bulbs. It is thanks to the numerous American air bases in this area that the possibility even exists. After "queueing” Oines are a way of life here) I asked the clerk for four 3-way bulbs. She stared at me blankly. I tried again. Still no response. I reworded my request as best I could. People were beginning to stare. Finally, she blurted out that all they had in screw-in bulbs were 60 and 100 watt. It final­ ly dawned on me that she had never heard of a 3-way bulb! I was explaining a totally new concept! After assuring her that 100 watt bulbs would be fine, she said, “You must think we’re very backward, we’ve only recently ad­ ded the dimmer switch to sales and are quite thrilled by it.” In my desire to not be an “Ugly American,” I assured her no one really need­ ed 3-way bulbs anyway! There are many subtle differences in daily living that appear to have no explanation. My leased Brit house has three doors, all with dif­ ferent keys. I’m told this custom extends throughout Europe. The front door has a Dutch lock with an unconiable key. The side and "garden” doors have skeleton-type keys. Most doors have "pulls” rather than knobs or handles, making it extremely easy to be locked out when the wind blows the door shut behind you! After many frustrating "lockouts." I now keep a key hidden in the garden. My landlord is a Royal Air Force officer, which may explain the dual deadbolts on the doors and the double locks on all the win­ dows. Security, even in a peaceful, “country town” like Bury, appears to be influenced by IRA terrorism. The villages in East Anglia are numerous and historic. They are so close together in many areas, you have the impression that walking between them would be more ap­ propriate than driving. Each village has an an­ cient church, usually with a Norman tower, indicating the primary historical influence of the area. Many are used regardless of their varying stages of disrepair. Ancient graveyards adjoin the churches, their tumbled down stones covered with moss, their dates il­ legible with age. Every village has a pub, usually more than one. I used to wonder how the pub owners could prosper with all the competition and the strict “drink-driving” (as the Brits call it) laws. Now I realize one has to redefine success. The pub is generally a family business with family living in the building housing the pub. The "regulars” are from the village. I can only assume the travelers stopping for a “pint" tolerate the strong British beer with fewer side effects than Americans accustomed to "Lite”! The average pub owner appears to be content with “getting by.” Success isn’t necessarily measured by volume sales and profits. Many of the pubs are in historic buildings older than the discovery of our country! Most village buildings are made of flint­ stone. This rock, formed eons ago, is an abundent building material. The local college of­ fers a class in flintnapping due to the demand generated by the many old buildings needing repair. The island has a severe wood shortage so the rest of the construction is brick or stucco. Red tile roofs are common. You thus have a rather drab landscape with the red brick, gray block, black flintstone and the gray English weather. Perhaps that explains the frequent stucco painted shocking pink! It appears to be analogous to Bam Red in Michigan. Before moving here, I had planned to live in a charming thatched roof cottage in the coun­ try. They do exist. Unfortunately, I can’t af­ ford them! Today, insurance for the thatched roof has put them in the leagues of the rich. I’ll write more in later columns about in­ dividual villages. CORRECTION: A story in last week's Banner incorrectly said Brian Bishop was not wearing a helmet during a motorcycle accident on April 22. Bishop was in fact wearing a helmet. The bucks stop here We are committed to local lending. Over 95% of all real estate mortgages closed during 1990 were within one hour driving time from Hastings. Almost $8.6 million of Hastings Savings & Loan's deposits were invested locally last year — providing jobs and supporting our economy. Hastings SAVIINGS ft FDIC insured MAIN OFFICE 201 East Slate Street. Hastings, Michigan 616-945-9561 HOURS Monday ■ Thursday: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Friday: 9:00 am to 5:30 pm Saturday: 9:00 am to noon BRANCH OFFICE 802 Fourth Avenue, Lake Odessa, Michigan 616-374-8849 HOURS Monday - Wednesday: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Friday: 9:00 am to 5:30 pm; Thursday & Saturday: 9:00 am to noon Moving into a New Era of People Serving People �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 2, 1991 ( (Arion D. Kenyon) Jessie M. Harrison BATTLE CREEK - Jessie M. Harrison 96 of Battle Creek passed away Tuesday, April 30, 1991 at Arrowood Nursing Home, Battle Creek. Mrs. Harrison was bom April 16, 1895 in Johnstown Township, Barry County, the daughter of William and Rosa (McPeck) Phillips. She was married to Carl C. DuBois, the marriage ended in divorce. She then married Lewis Harrison. He preceded her in death in 1955. She was a life long area resident. She was employed at the former Mothers Restaurant in Battle Creek. Mrs. Harrison is survived by five sons, Leland C., Kenneth W., Francis J. DuBois, all of Battle Creek and Rex R. DuBois of Burling­ ton; 21 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by three daughters, Dorothy B. Voss, Alva K. DuBois and Donna M. Belles. . Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 2 at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home, Battle Creek with Elder Alger L. Keough of the Seventh Day Adventist Tabernacle officiating. Burial will be in the Reese Cemetery, Springfield. DELTON - Arion D. Kenyon, 70 of 11897 Floria Road, Delton passed away Monday, April 22, 1991 after a long illness. Mr. Kenyon was bom at the family home­ stead farm at the Floria Road address, where he lived and farmed his entire life. He graduated from Delton-Kellogg High School in 1939 and served with ’he United States Army during Wold War 11 with the 1923rd Quartermaster Trucking Company Aircorp Attachment. He drove buses for Delton-Kellogg Schools for nine years. He was an avid baseball player. He and his wife were inductees and members of the Michigan Farmer’s Hall of Fame. He also was a member of 4-H and was a leader for many years. He also was a member of the Soil Conservation board. Mr. Kenyon is survived by his wife, the former Doris M. Pease; daughters, Linda Buddemeier of Kalamazoo, Marie Elstro of Centerville, Indiana and Diann Sage, Kay Booth and Ruth Broadhurst, all of Delton; a son and his wife, Kenneth and Carol Kenyon of Delton; 13 grandchildren; a brother, Arnol Kenyon of Delton. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 25 at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Delton-Kellogg Schools Scholarship Fund. ATTEND SERVICES J Tecla Andinolfi Snow NASHVILLE - Tccla Adinolfi Snow. 63 of 736 Sherman Street, Nashville passed away Wednesday, April 24. 1991 at St. Lawrence Hospital, Lansing after a long illness with Leukemia. Mrs. Snow was born May 25, 1927 in Naples, Italy, the daughter of Rino and Rosa (Ruberti) Adinolfi. She was raised in Naples and attended schools there. She was married to Homer W. Snow April 6. 1947 in Battle Creek after she met him while he was stationed in Naples, serving in the United State Air Force during World War II. She co­ owned and operated Snow Locksmith in Nash­ ville with her husband the last 17 years. She was a substitute cook for Maple Valley Schools for ten years. She was a member of The UShar-It Group in Nashville for 25 years, which is a group of the Michigan State University Extension Homemakers and the Antique Door Knobs Association. She regularly attended the Annual “College Week for Women" at Michi­ gan State University and Key and Lock Conventions nationwide with her husband. She enjoyed swimming at their Thomapple Lake cottage and collecting jewelry in the shapes of locks and keys. She proudly raised and was an inspiration for five children and five grandchildren. Mrs. Snow is survived by her husband, Homer; sons, Robert Lee of Hastings, Larry Rick of Granger, Indiana and Randy Lynn of Galesburg; a daughter, Barbara Rose Mitchell of Lansing; five grandchildren, Susan, Tony & Samantha, all of Hasitngs, Andy of Battle Creek and Adam of Galesburg. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Julie Ann Snow in 1971. Funeral services were held Friday, April 26 at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home with Reverend Lester DeGroot officiat­ ing. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nashville Putnam Library. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- —__ Hastings Area HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Count, choir director. Sunday morning 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.. Morning Worship; 4:45 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD, 502 E. Bond. Hastings. Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. 948-2529. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser­ vice — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST. Father Thomas B. Wirth. Vicar. 2415 McCann Rd.. Irving, Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ day Mass 11:00 a.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. May 5 - 9:15 Church School (all ages); 8:00 - 10:30 Family Wor­ ship. Thursday, May 2 - 4:30 Outreach; 7:00 Step. Support; 7:30 Ad. Choir, 8:00 AA. Satruday, May 4 - Family Retreat; 8:00 NA. Monday. May 6 - 6:00 Pos. Paren­ ting. Tuesday, May 7 - 9:30 Worn. Bib. St.; 9:30 Wordwatchers. 3:00 Choir School. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Count, choir director. Sunday morning 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.. Morning Worship; 4:45 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m., Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED ST. ROSE CATHOLIC METHODIST CHURCH, comer CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. of Green and Church Streets. Philip Father Leon Pohl, Pastor. Saturday L. Brown, Pastor. Church phone Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 616/945-9574. Sundav School 9:30 8: 00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confes­ a.m.; Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. sions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. and 11:00 a.m. (nursery attendant). CHURCH OF THE Middle High Youth. 5 p.m. and NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ Senior High Youth 6 p.m. Barrier way. James Lcitztnan Pastor. Sun­ free building with elevator to all day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday floors. Broadcast of worship ser­ School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning vice over WBCH AM-FM at 10:30 Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ a.m. Monday’s Children’s Choir ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Rehearsal 3 p.m. Tuesday. Services for Adults. Teens and Wednesday, and Thursday Nar­ Children. cotics Anonymous 12:00 noon. Wednesday Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 Thursday Bell Choir rehearsal 6:30 E. Woodlawn, Hastings, Michigan p.m., and Chancel Choir rehearsal 948-80G4. James R. Barrett, Asst. 7:30 p.m. Saturday Co-Depcndents Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday Anonymous 9 a.m. Thursday. May School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all 2 - National Day of Prayer — ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship church open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Service, Jr. Church up to 4th for Prayer Vigil; Bazaar Workshop Grade; 6:00, Evening Service. 9:30 a.m. Friday. May 3 - Visually Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; Impaired Persons, 9:30 a.m. Sun­ 7:00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman day, May 5 - Communion Sunday. Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Prycr Wednesday. May 8 —.Serendipity meeting: 8:15 p.trt'. Adult Choir Bible Study/Fcllowship.ikOO.a.m.; pracicc. UMW Luncheon, 12:00 noon. Fri­ day. May 10 - Mother and Daughter WELCOME CORNERS Banquet 6:30 p.m. with UNITED METHODIST Chuckwagon the Clown — advance CHURCH, 3185 N. Broadway. ticket sales only: Adults/S3.5O - Hastings. MI 49058. Pastor Robert Cuildren ages 6 to 12/S2.00 — Kersten. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard, under age 5/Frec - Purchase by 945-5974. Worship Services — Tuesday. May 7. Sunday, 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; HASTINGS FIRST Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. 4-H PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 Hastings, Michigan. G. Kent p.m. Bible Study, Wednesdays, Keller. Pastor. Eileen Higbee, Dir. 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers, 801 Christian Ed. Sunday. May 5 - 9:30 Barber Rd., Hastings. and 11:00 Morning Worship Ser­ vices. Nursery provided. Broadcast HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF of this service over WBCH-AM and GOD, 1674 West State Road. FM; 9:50 Church School Classes Hastings. Michigan, James A. for all ages; 10:30 Coffee Hour in Campbell. Pastor. Sunday School the Sharpe Memorial Hall; 4:30 9: 30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ Junior High Youth Fellowship; ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery 5:30 Senior High Youth provided. Sunday Evening Service Fellowship. Monday. May 6 - 6:00 at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities Mother/Daughter Banquet. Tues­ 7: 00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ day, May 7 - 6:30 Kids of the Kirk ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); — Sing Along; 7:15 Circle 7, in the Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Lounge. Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); HASTINGS GRACE Adult Bible Study - no age limits. BRETHREN, (The Bible Church) Bring Your Bible. 600 Powell Road, I mile East of Hastings. Our Motto: '‘The Bible, the whole Bi­ MOST HOLY ROSARY ble, and nothing but the Bible”. CHURCH. 314 E. Main St.. Mid­ Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. for all dleville. MI. Phone 765-3073. ages. Morning Worship, 10:30 Traditional Latin Mass 4:30 p.m. a.m. May 5th - Message — By every Sunday. Confession and Pastor Sarver. "Anybody want to Rosary 4:15 p.m. know Daniel's God?". Jesus is God and good, therefore we believe Him. and want to obey Him. Thurs­ day - 7:30 p.m. prayer time. SMM for girls 8-11 and Youth Meeting, OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK ages 12-20. Pastor Emeritus, Rus CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6547 Sarver. Phone 945-9224. Every Lacey Rd.. Lacey. Mass: Sunday Sunday is Friendship Day. 8: 30 a.m. Middleville Area Delton Area ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 11252 Floria Rd.. Delton. Masses: Saturday, 5:00 p.m.; Sunday. 11 a.m. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Pretcriplion Service HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hosting* and Lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFABINCORPORATED of Hasting* NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway ■ Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions'* • > 10 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan CHURCH OF GOD, 7th DAY, Bonfield, Michigan. Services 10 a.m. each Saturday. Call 671-4100. or Bax 42. Bedford, Mich. 49020. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, OJar Crxk Rd., 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Cathcfic Church, Hastings. Satur­ day Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass P.30 a.m. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev. Mary Horn officiating. Banfield United Methodist Church Sunday School................ 9:00 a.m. Church.............................9:30 a.m. Country Chapel United Methodist Sunday School...............9:30 a.m. Church........................... 10:30 a.m. Q Cecile Elizabeth Perin J LAKE ODESSA - Cecile Elizabeth Perin, 86, formerly of Lake Odessa, passed away Tuesday, April 30,1991 at Bowmont Hospital, Detroit Mrs. Perin was born May 24, 1904 in Lake Odessa, the daughter of Frank and Alice (Jack­ son) Gillaland. She attended Lake Odessa High School. She was married to Henry Perin on 1934 in Lake Odessa. He preceded her in death in November, 1963. Mrs. Perin was a member of Central United Methodist Church, Lake Odessa, Eastern Star and Rebekahs. Mrs. Perin is survived by one daughter, Virginia Dora of Troy; one son, Larry Perin of Wyoming; one step-son Edward Perin of Flori­ da; 14 grandchildren, several great grandchil­ dren; one brother, Raymond Gillaland of Jack­ sonville,‘ Arkansas. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 3 at Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Reverend Keith Laidler officiat­ ing. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa. ?" Memorial contributions may be made to Central United Methodist Church. Q Christopher M. Madsen ) BATTLE CREEK - Christopher (Chris) M. Madsen, 14 of 2495 East Hickory Road in Battle Creek passed away Monday April 29, 1991 at home. Christopher was bora on August 3,1976 the son of Morris and Aloma (Sue) Madsen. He was in the 9th grade at the Bedford Bible Church School. He had previously attended Pleasantview School in Hastings. He was a member of the Bedford Bible Church where he participated in the Word of Life Group and the Church English Hand Bell Choir. In 1989 he and two others placed first in the National Hand Bell Choir competition. He recently qualified to attend the 1991 National Hand Bell Choir competition. Christopher was an Honor Roll student anfl was active in many school activi­ ties such as soccer, basketball and softball. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, swimming and motorcycle riding. Christopher is survived by his parents, Morris and Aloma Madsen; maternal grand­ mother, Evelyn Wright of Johnstown Town­ ship; a sister, Mrs. Denise Case of Lynchburg, Virginia; a brother, Brian S. Madsen of Battle Creek. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 2 at the Bedford Bible Church with Pastor Larry Fulton officiating. Burial will be in the Bedford Cemetery beside the Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bedford Bible Church Building Project. Arrangements were made by the Bachman Hebbel Funeral Service. ( Ronald A. Sanlnocencio ) HASTINGS - Ronald A. Sanlnocencio, 44 of 1122 West Green Street, Hastings passed away Saturday, April 27, 1991 at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo. Mr. Sanlnocencio was bom December 9, 1946 in Hastings, the son of George and Sylvia (Sweet) Sanlnocencio. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended the Old Striker School, graduating in 1966 from Hastings High School. He was a United States Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. He was married to Jessie M. Lewis August 2, 1975. He was employed at the Viking Corpora­ tion in Hastings for 18 years, retiring in March of 1990 because of failing health. He was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge #628 and United Steel Workers of America #5965. Mr. Sanlnocencio is survived by his wife, Jessie; two sons, Robert Sanlnocencio and Marc Sanlnocencio, both of Hastings; one daughter, Karin Sanlnocencio of Gulf Port, Florida; his father, George Sanlnocencio of Puerto Rico; his mother, Sylvia Radcliff of Fort Pierce, Florida; one brother, Gary Sanlnocen­ cio; one half brother, William Rupnght; one half sister, Julia Smith, all of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 1 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings wiih Reverend Michael J. Anton offi­ ciating. Burial was at rhe Striker Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Make-A-Wish Foundation. ( Ruth Hoisted BAYONET POINT, FLORIDA - Ruth (Anderson) Hoisted, 72-of Bayonet Point, Flor­ ida passed away Friday, April 26, 1991. Ruth was bom in Ionia County, February 20, 1919. She grew up near Hastings and lived in Battle Creek before moving to Florida in 1976. Mrs. Hoisted is survived by her husband of 54 years, Argo; a son, Ronald Hoisted of Free­ port; a daughter, LeAnna Harris of New Port Richey, Florida; two brothers, Ralph Anderson of Grand Rapids and Robert Anderson of Marshall; three grandsons and one granddaughter. A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings on May 1 at 4:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Q J PeariL. Potter HASTINGS - Pearl L. Potter, 90, of 361 Tanner Lake Road, Hastings, passed away Saturday, April 27,1991 at Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Potter was bom on August 12, 1900 in Rutland Township, Barry County, the daughter of Parker and Sarah (Otis) Erway. She was raised in Rutland Township and attended the Otis School, graduating in 1919 from Hastings High School. She went on to attend the Old Barry County Normal where she received her teachers certification. She taught school for several years in Barry County Rural Schools including: Podunk, Brush Ridge and Tanner Lake. She was married to Edward Wayne Smith on May 21, 1921, the marriage ended in divorce. She then married Dean Potter on November 29, 1941. She lived on the Tanner Lake Road near Hastings from 1945 until entering Thomapple Manor in 1988. Mrs. Potter was a member of the Chidister Extension Group and Topps. Mrs. Potter is survived by daughter, May Lou Roth of Hastings; sons, David Smith of Hastings and Robert Smith of Belding; 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Dean Potter in 1970; daughter, Virginia Harris in 1970; grandson, Danny Ray Smith; sister, Bessie McKibbin; brothers, Roy and Louis Erway. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 30 at the Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Russell A. Sarver officiating. Burial was at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Thornapple Manor. (f Margaret D. Moore ) HASTINGS - Margaret D. Moore, 56 of 128 North Park Street, Hastings passed away Tues­ day, April 30, 1991 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Moore was bom July 15, 1934 in Hast­ ings, the daughter of William and Dolly (Kester) Curtis. She was raised in the Barry County and attended Bany County Rural Schools. She was married to Howard E. Moore May 26. 1951. She was a member of the Hastings Women of the Moose. Mrs. Moore is survived by her husband, Howard; three sons, Howard E. Moore Jr., Steven Moore and Franklin Moore, all of Hast­ ings; six grandchildren; eight sisters, Dorothy McCarthy of Tennessee, Violet Lancaster, Virginia VanKuiken, Wilda Todd, Judy Barton, Joyce Curtis, Peg Schroeder, all of Hastings and Betty Root of East Jordan; four brothers, William Curtis of Nashville, Orville Curtis of Cimax, Morriss Curtis of Hastings and Hank Curtis of Clarksville; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Frank, Earl, Delbert and John Curtis; one sister, Bessie Curtis. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 3 at Hope United Methodist Church with Reverend Robert Mayo officiat­ ing. Burial will be in Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Foundation or charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. < Peter A. Martin A \Martha G. Martin) HASTINGS - Peter A. Mlrtln, 88 of 722 West Mirii<:.i Street, Hastings passded away lay, April 29, 1991 at Tendercare, .-oungs. Martha G. Martin, 80 of 722 West Madison Street, Hastings passed away Wednesday, May I, 1991 at Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mr. Martin was bom October 3, 1902 in Allen County, Ohio, the son of Archelaus and Irene (Baker) Martin. He was raised in Ohio and attended schools there. Mrs. Martin was bom July 13,1910in Yank­ ee Springs Township, the daughter of Leo and Maude (Briggs) Barcroft. She was raised in Freeport and attended school there, graduating in 1927 from Hastings High School. They were married September 12, 1928 in Hastings. He was employed at E.W. Bliss Company for 45 years, retiring in 1968. She was a homemaker and a member of the Pennock Hospital Guild. Mr. and Mrs. Martin are survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Byron Hesterly of Woodland, Marilyn and Roland Oaster of Hastings; four grandchildren; eight great grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers, Carl Martin and Norman Martin; four sisters, Ruth Dersham, Eunice Neff, Mary Carmean and Cleone Layton, al) of Ohio. She is also survived by a sister, Violet Marble of Hastings. Many nieces and nephews. Mr. Martin was preceded in death by a brother, John Martin of Hastings and a sister, Kathpra McPheron. Joint services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thurs­ day, May 2 at the Freeport Cemetery with Reverend Edgar Perkins officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to any church or charitable organization. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Mother-Daughter banquet planned Woodgrove Parish will have its Mother/Daughter Luncheon Saturday. May I1, at noon. A special program of “The Story of Beatrix Potter," given by Deborah Noe Schakel from Macatawa, Mich;, is planned. Woodgrove Parish is located on the comer of Coats Grove Road and Durkee Road. Legislative Coffee slated The next Legislative Coffee will be at 8 a.m. Monday, May 13, at the County Scat Restaurant. State Senator Jack Welborn and State Representative Bob Bender will be on hand to talk about issues and it will provide local and area residents a chance to voice opinions and raise questions. The Legislative Coffee is sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. The chamber encourages all Barry County residents to attend. Second parade meeting May 9 A second organizational meeting for Hastings* Fourth of July parade plans will be held al 7 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce office. 118 E. Court St. The parade will serve as an event to honor Barry County veterans, particularly those who recently were involved in Operation Desert Storm. Plans also call for erection of a monu­ ment at the courthouse lawn. For more information, call the Chamber at 945-2454. . ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF HASTINGS, MICHIGAN APPLE STREET INTERCEPTOR SEWER CONTRACT 14 Sealed Bids for the construction of Contract 14, Apple Street Intercep­ tor Sewer, will be received by the City of Hastings, at the Office of the Director of Public Services until 11:00 a.m. (E.D.S.T.) on Tuesday, May 14, 1991, at which time they will be publicly opened and read. The work Includes approximately 1,600 LF of sanitary sewer In the City of Hastings. Michigan. The Contract Documents may be examined at the above office, or at the office of Jones & Henry Engineers, Inc., 815 Coolidge Road, Suite 304, Lansing, Michigan 48912, without charge. Copies may be obtained from the latter office upon the deposit of $50.00, check only, for each set of Contract Drawings, Specifications, and Con­ tract Documents. A bidder offering a bona fide proposal on this pro­ ject will be refunded the full amount of the deposit received for one set of Drawings, Specifications, and Contract Documents returned within 30 days after opening of blds. Fifty percent (50%) of the deposit will be refunded for each set returned in good condition within 30 days after opening of bids from nonbidders, subcontractors, suppliers, and each additional set obtained and returned by biuders. If not returned within said period, the deposit will be considered forfeited to the City of Hastings. Bids must be submitted on the forms bound In the Specifications, must contain the names of every person or company interested therein, and shall be accompanied by either a Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond in the amount of 100% of the amount bid with satisfactory corporate sure­ ty, or a certified check on a solvent bank in the amount of not less than 10% of the amount of the Bid, subject to conditions provided in the Notice to Bidders. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a satisfactory Peformance Bond and Maintenance and Guarantee Bond in the amount of 100% of the bid. Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of Bids, but no bidder shall withdraw his Bid within 60 days after the actual opening thereof. The city reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, waive irregularities in any Bid, and to accept any Bid which is deemed most favorable to the City. CITY OF HASTINGS, MICHIGAN Michael C. Klovanich, Director of Public Service Dated. «pril 27. 1991 May 4. 1991 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 2, 1991 — Page 7 Hastings High School Honor Roll: Honor Roll 3rd Marking Period which ended March 22, 1991 Black-Johncock speak wedding vows Dec. 14 The former Kerri Black of Hastings and Douglas Johncock of Nashville were united in holy matrimony on Dec. 14, 1990, at Nashville Baptist Church. The lovely candlelight ceremony was per­ formed by Pastor Lester DeGroot before 250 guests. Kerri is the daughter of Mr.and Mrs. Ron Avery of Hastings and Douglas is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Johncock of Nashville and the late Gloria Johncock. The bride, escorted by her father, wore a gown of light pink slipper satin and lace with a cathedral-length satin train. The gown “ featured a hi/low princess waist and hemline accented at the neck and hem with sequins. Her veil was a halo of silk, accented with ’ flowers and sprays of pearls. The bride was attended by her maid of honor and dear friend, Brenda Mead. The bridesmaids were Lori Decker, friend of the bride, Chris Avery, sister of the bride, and Becky Corkwell, niece of the groom, all of whom were dressed in wine-colored satin1 dresses with a hi/low princess waist and hemline and sweetheart neckline. Douglas, in a black tuxedo with tails, chose his longtime friend, Tony Phenix, for his best man, and fellow GM co-worker and “buddy” Lewis Hoskins of Lansing for his groomsman, along with his nephew, Scott Johncock of Colorado, and brother-in-law, Larry Corkwell of Nashville, as ushers. The groom’s attendants were also attired in black tuxedos. Codi Johncock, lovely 3-year-oid grand niece of the groom, attired as a junior bride, delighted the gathering in her role as flower girl. ............ . ... .. . Betty Pierce was'the organist, and vocalist Lisa Corkwell, niece of the groom, and friend Joe Maurer helped to create the lovely at­ mosphere for the ceremony with the selec­ tions of "To Me" and “Household ofFaith." Sheryl West of Colorado and Suzy Corkwcll of Nashville, sisters of the groom, serv­ ed at the guest book. Honored guests were Matjorie Ostroth and Elizabeth Parker, great aunts of the groom, and Bill and Marion Hamilton, grandparents of the bride. Rick and Cathy Vessecchia, friends of the couple, served as host and hostess at the reception in the church fellowship hall. They presented a slide show of the new couple’s “Fairy Tale" courtship. Cake servers for the reception were Cindy Cason, sister of the bride, and Maxine Pixley. Millie Greenawalt, and Neva McMillon, aunts of the bride. Glenn and Diana Coffman, poured the punch and coffee and Aaron Gonser and Jeff Knoll “manned" the ice cream. Nancy Trask, Sharon Beech and Darlene Hammond organized the food service. Jason and Chad Johncock, newphews of the groom, took care of the gift table. John Haines filmed the video and Mark Rigelman controlled the public address system. The white roses on the candleabras were in loving memory of Kerri’s grandfather. Howard Hamilton, and Doug’s mother, Gloria Johncock. The couple honeymooned in the Bahama's and now make their home at 312 Center Court in Nashville. Wilkins-McKelvey plan to wed on June 15th Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wilkins are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Carla D'Ann, to Garry Leroy McKelvey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Max McKelvey. A June 15th wedding is planned Roy Bauman eyes his 90th birthday on May 3 Roy Bauman of Holiday, Fja.. formerly of Hastings and Dowling, will be 90 years old May 3. He is in good health and lives in Florida with his wife of 69 years, Minerva. He would enjoy hearing from his friends and relatives. His address is: 4032 Buena Vista Lane. Holiday. Fla., 34691. her Get Somebody tally taed! FRIENDS DON’T LEI FRIENDS DRIVE DRUNK. INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... • Individual Health • Group Health • Retirement Life Home Auto s.e.,908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE • • • • • • Farm Business Mobile Home Personal Belongings Rental Property Motorcycle Agency ot 945-3412 f PREMIUM CUSTOM . 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Seniors Honors 3.10 to 3.49 — Steve Anger, Jen­ nifer Balderson, Doug Barnes, Matt Bender, Tom Brandt, Roxanne Buehler, Nicole Burr, Tina Clark, Martha Craven, Larry De Pompolo, Jean Fogel, Matthew Gahan, Diana Garza, Roberta Groner, Douglas Healy, Alberto Hernando, Rachel Hicks, Robert Jor­ dan, Nicole Kuhn, Jason Larabec, Matt Miles, Don Moore, Clinton Neil. Aaron Newberry, David Oom, Cecil Ryan, Maxine Stanton. Seniors Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 — Jessica Cranmore. Char Cross, Tom Cruttenden, Sarah Hawkins, Matthew Henion, Jeremy Horan, Bradley Humphrey. Elissa Kelly, Jen­ na Merritt, Bobbi Jo Nelson, Julianne Norris, Christopher Patten, Marcia Replogle, Jen­ nifer Robleski, Stacey Rowley, Harlan Scobey, Deann Snyder, Stephanie Stafford, Holly Vann, Amy Ward, Chad Watson, Bradley Weller, Chase Youngs, Rhonda Zalewski. Juniors High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 — Lyndy Acker*, Shawn Ahearn, Matthew Anton, Elena Arias, Jennifer Bender, Angelle Cooklin, Angela Dawe, Joseph Dcnslaw, David Dilno, Brenda Eatherton, Debra Emswiler*. David Gerber, Tamara Griffin*, Sara Gulch, Matthew Haywood, Jennifer Johnson, Patrick Kelly, Heather Koning, Jen­ nifer Komstadt, Heather Moredick, Melanie Morgan, Benjamin Pillars, Paul Rose, Matt Schaeffer, Ryan Schmader, Matthew Schreiner, Sandra Selleck, Tamara Smith, Christy Spindler, Christina Swihart, Lena Thunder, James Toburcn. Aaron VenHuizen*. Jodi VerPorter*. Trent Weler, Michele Wilbur, Tera Willard*. Austin Zurface. Juniors Honors 3.10 to 3.49 — Kristina Abendroth, William Andrus, Joanne Barch, Jodie Brady, Marinda Cronk, Dawn DeMond, Katherine DeMond. Julie Edwards, Dennis Gerber, Derek Gonzales, Randi Hausc, Amanda Herp, Marci Jones, Sarah Kelley, Jenny Lumbert. Deanna Newton. Esmeraida Nino, Jason Rea, Scott Redman, Diana Roath, Aaron Shumway, Joseph Simmons, Cory Vender. Matthew Walker, Michelle Wood. Kelle Young, Chris Youngs, Joseph Zbiciak. Juniors Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 — Angie Armour, Derek Becker. Vikki Boggus, Jarrod Castelein, Jennifer Christy, Arminda Frey, James Graham, Jr.. Kori Keast, Jeffrey Lambert, Jeremy Maiville, Tad Mellen, Angela Morgan, Shana Murphy, Ryan Nichols, Kristy Peck’, Mark Peterson, Susan Rhoades, Aaron Ritsema. Beth Schleh, Dawn Soelberg, Christina Solmes, Lee Thurber, Brenda Vrooman, Daniel Watson. Sophomores High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 — Daniel Allen, David Andrus*, Michelle Bcchler, John Bell. Mandy Berg, Valerie .Blair, Thomas Brighton*, Tonya Carlson, Christopher Carpenter*. Malyka deGoa, Kara Endsley*, Holly Forbes, Miranda Freridge, Alison Gergen, Jason Gole, Tiffany Lancaster, Aubrey Mason, Kristen McCall*, Monica Mellen, Rachel Mepham, Sheila Pann, Jen­ nifer Parker*. Lisa Smith, Tammi Snore, An­ thony Snow, David Solmes, Kathleen Vos. Sophomores Honors 3.10 to 3.49 — Jerry Allerding II, Jonathon Andrus. Jeremy Bennett, Stacy Beukema, Tammy Bridgman, Kelly Casey, Ashley Cole, Michael Cook, Kelsey Crut­ tenden, Heather Daniels, David Ehredt, Teri Eisner, Pamela Emswiler, Bradley Gardner, Jeffrey Gardner, Brad Gee, Jefferson Haywood, Kristina Javor, Michelle Leather­ man, Dione Lenz, Adam Miles, Eugene Miller, Kevin Morrison, April Owen, Nathan Robbe, Kristina Smith, Aaron Spencer, Daniel Styf, Gordon Tait, Bradley Thayer, April Tobias, Robyn Wallace, Trevor Wat­ son, Patrick Williams. Sophomores Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 — Marie Ackley, Angela Bom. Paul Buchanan. Bobbi Jo Burbank, Jennifer Davis, Sarah Flanagan, Amy Gordon, Joseph Hildreth, Benjamin Hull, Ryan Madden. Matthew McDonald, Darren McKinstry, Heather Noorman, Carl Norris, Matthew Pyle, Jonathan Robinson. Gary Stellema. Jennifer Storm. Lisa Storms. Marvin Tobias. Scott Vann. Benjamin Washbum. Joseph Westra. Cherish Wetzel. Freshmen High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 — Michael Baker. Richard Bax. Joseph Bender*. Martha Billmeyer, Brandi Brandt. Kimberly Brandt. Rachel Brighton*. Matthew Cassell. Matthew Christy, Nicole Cooklin*, Andrew Cove, Kariana Cullen. Nathan Dunn. Brandi Eye*. Dana Ferris*. Courtney Girrbach, Eugene Haas*. Amy Haight. David Hammond. Charles Harvath, Shawn Hawthorne. Luke Haywood*. Jessica Hester. Erin Homing. Daniel James. Matthew Johnston. Jason Kaiser. Theressa Kelly*. Scott Krueger*. Kathryn Larkin. Audra Lewis. Brandi Lydy. Ryan Me Alvey. Lori McKeough Tracy Moore, Benjamin Moskalik. Tia Nichols. Kathleen Pann. Katie Parker*. Arloa Raffler. Aaron Rankin. Tracy Reynolds. Gary Sanlnocencio. SheLlie Schantz. Jennifer Scharping. Michael Shade, Julianna Solmes, Christopher Stafford. Jeremy Strouse. Sarah Thomas. Jennifer VanAman. Christy VanOoy. Lori Vaughan, Tia Ward. Jeanna Willard. Chris Young, Alyce Zimmerman*. Freshmen Honors 3.10 to 3.49 — Stacy Bise, Freddie Brown, Jr., Jennifer Conrad. Kelly Eggers, Michelle Endres, Eric Haines, Christopher Hill. Kim Hillary. Matt Holmes, John Huber, Benjamin Hughes, Sarah Jarman, Sarah Johnston. Sara ’infield, Loma Kilmer, Jeremy Koon .mifer Larabec. Matthew Lord, James Merrick, Catherine Murphy, Jennifer Pierce. Wilhelm Rumpf, Gordon Shaw. Candace Strouse. Jeanna Taylor, Samuel Torode, Travis Williams. Freshmen Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 — Chris­ tian Alkema, Joneille Anderson. April Arends, Diane Bell, Sarah Czinder, Mary Elliott, Darren Hamm. Mike Harrington, Jody Harston, Victoria Hine, Carrie Jones. Tracy Kafka, Jon Lester, Thomas Nitzsche, Joseph Schaneck, Lesslie Slaughter, Denna Smith, /Mien Steele, Melissa Stevens, Eric VanKirk . ♦Indicates 4.00 Hastings Middle School Honor Roll: Honor Roll for 4th Marking Period End­ ed March 22, 1991 8th Grade HIGH HONORS 3.50 TO 4.00 - *Mike Toburen. *Marie DeWitt, *Danielle Dipcrt, *Cam Giles, *Danielle Gole, *Amanda Jenn­ ings, Christin Ossenheimer. Michelle Gole, Joe James, Amanda Morgan, Melissa Schreiner, Dan Sherry, Mindy Schaubel. Rachel Griffin, Kevin Hubert, Nick Lewis, Molly Arnold, Emily Cassell, Derek Chandler, Charity Cruttenden, Angela Fruin, Sabrina Haywood, Jenny Warren, Andrea Wilbur, Tom Sorenson. Todd Thunder, Jeremy Allerding, Tara Hill, Scott McKelvey, Sarah McKeough, Sarah Dean, Debbie Evans, Erin Parker, Alex Zbiciak, Justin Reid, Becky Anderson, Gretchen Golnek 8th Grade Honors 3.10 to 3.49 — Amy Merritt, Tony Norris, Jenny Boniface, Clarissa Bowman, Jenny Coats, Shannon Bennett, Eric Soren­ son, Holly Miller, Mike Wilson, Shannon Miller, Alison Loftus, Jason Bradley. Brenda Brooks, Cal Casey, Faith Davis, Clayton Edger. Scott Geist, Josh Hanford, Kim Hox­ worth, Stacy Hull, Jeremy Kelly, Kari Yoder. Becky Zombor, Amy Smith, Mark Bowman, Nicole Greenfield. Mark Kaiser, Vilet Krepps. Melissa Hammond, Denise Heath, Nathan Henry, Jenny King. Matt Kirkendall, Curtis Morgan, Danyell Thornton, Spring Silsbee, Sherry Anger, Laura Koons' 8th Grade Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 — An­ drea Uldriks, Robert Wager, Bob Rooney, Brad Balderson, Kathy Bell, James Borton, Shelly Davis, Emilec Finch, Leslie Jackson, Marc Jarvis, Joey Kidder. 7th Grade High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 — *Derek Velte, *Aaron Schantz, *Eleanore Schroeder, •Eleanore Schroeder, *Lisa Reynolds, •Robin Acker, *Chris Norris, Angie Lyons, Sharyn Kauffman, Sarah McKinney, Brad Miller, Russ Solmes, Jenny Welcher, An­ thony Bolthouse, Chad. Greenfield, Staci Simpson. Aaron Baker. Carrie Gasper, Robert Redbum. Kerith Sherwood, Christy LaJoyc, Stacy Larke, Travis Moore, Shasta Horning, Jon Olmsted, Kim Sloan, Jeremy Shade, Carrie Varney. Katherine Barch, Katie Metzger. Matt Birman, Craig Bowan, Meredith Cole, Damian DeGoa, Roy Miller, Laura Naylor, Chad Keizer, Tammi Kelly, Amanda Acheson, Kathryn Brandt, Camie Park, Debbie Griffin, Christina Gutheridge, Kelly Hull, Mike Stormes, Matt Styf, Kelly Bellgraph, Lisa Berry, Sara Casarez, Dean Mesecar, David Henney, Josh Hill, Nicole Karmes. 7th Grade Honors 3.10 to 3.49 — April Prior, Leslie Merriman, Andy Hubbard, Seth Hutchins, Brian Eggers, Jasen Grant, Jami Scobey, Jason Rose, Jenae Bailey, Runni Barnes, Jaime Brookmeyer, Allyssa Dixon, Jenny Dukes, Joyelle Endres, Renae Gutchess, Lori Maiville, Steven Ramsey, Jason Jones, Dean­ na Sawyer, Elizabeth Slocum, Ryan Gillons, Sarah McKelvey, Jordan Karas, David Pann, Betsie Keeler. Colleen Loftus, Eli Zimmer­ man, Erin Owen, Sally McDiarmid, Mitch Hayes, Angela Sarver, Stacy Strouse, Wendi Wilson, Amber Spencer. Jesse Barnum, Elizabeth Bates, Brian Cotant, Dean Replogle, Jim Robbe, Josh Robinson, Jodi Orman, Nora Hoogewind, Nicole James, Sarah Lepak, Melinda Kelly, Kelli Loftus, Melissa Rose, Angie Patterson, Shelly Morales, Teddy Griffith, Chad Price, Heather Kendall. 7th Grade Honorable Mention 3.0ft to 3.09 — Man­ dy Watson, Brian Seymour, Holly Thompson, Julie Vos, Heather Tobias, Nathan Shaneck, Charles Rowley II, Joe Mayo, Steven Bolline, Jason Merrick, Aaron Clements. Sarah Laubaugh, Cory Fisher, Heather Hamilton, Heidi Hankinson, Nicole Haskin, Dan Jousma, Rosanne Ronney. 6th Grade High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 — *Rebecca Mepham, *Sarah Mepham, *Keri Schroeder, •Ryan Leslie, *Darcy Welton, *John Lawrence, *Tammy Obreiter, ’Jill Conrad, •Kevin Cooney, *Sarah Miles, *Melissa Craven, ‘Heather Miller, *Jodi Dittman, •Amy Doty, *Lee Miller. *Andy Ferris, •Jason Fuller, *Eric Soya, *Jason McCabe, •Peter Lewis, *Amanda Hawbaker. •Elizabeth Lincolnhol, ’Elizabeth LaJoye, •Danielle Krepps, *Justin Waters, *1306116 Jennings, ’Abel Johnston, •Andrea Jones, •Lisa McKay, Jessica Alkema, Shannon Lundstrum, Samantha Wade, Kristal Yoder, Mike Krueger, Josh Durkee, Devan Endres, Damon Gonzales, Jason Windes, Teresa Swihart, Christin Holcomb, Sossity Wolfe, Brad Bailey, Ryan Schnackenberg, Stacia Beard, Jodi Songer, Jennifer Schranz. Jay Bolthouse, Nelson Braendle, Malanee Tossava, Shannon Carpenter, Melissa Chadderdon. Felicity White, Jordan Foreman, Martha Gibbons, Jenny Hayes, Josh Hill, An­ na Miller, Jamie Mainstone, Suzanne Schmader, Meredith Carr, Jerrid Velte, Emi­ ly Dipert, Alex Voss, Ben Furrow, Rachel Hough, Julie Krebs, Josh Lewis, Darcie Bolo, Katrina Waldren, Nick Thornton, Ken Ham­ mond, Mandy Russell, Casey Alexander, Matt Armour, Leslie McAlvey, Sara Walker, David Shaneck, Ryan Scharping, Shannon Mcllvain, Cassie Norton, Keri Allyn, Erin Marsh, Jessica Solmes, Cassie Miller, Josh Storm, Amy Boger, Angela Bunce, Mike Burghdoff, Liza Courtney, Travis Coy. Ran­ dy Lake, Mel Fenner, David Frisby, Eric Greenfield, Marisa; Norris r .Karin. Karrar, Casey king. : 6th Grade Honors 3.10 to 3.49 — Amanda Carr, Ryan Castelein, Eric Schrum, Joyce Griffith, Victor Lewis, Adam Hermenitt, Jenny Hughes, Kevin Morgan, Mark Ransome, Heather Johnson, Meghan Kaiser, Iyar Mead, Stella Elliott, Brian Berry, Jason Haight, Jeremy Sloan, Gregg Mesecar, Jeff Backe, Stacey Bruce, Michelle Vanantwerp, Brandy Cunningham, Garry Townsend, Kris Dickin­ son, Anne Slocum, Kim Windes, Jeremy Radvansky, Dawn Leonard, Dennis James, Regina Shumway, Jeff Maiville, Nick Adams, Darik Anderson, Bobbi Parker, Rachel Nystrom, Justin Dunkelberger, Andy Vankoevering, Ron Uldriks, Brian Hubert, Amber Moore, Kevin Piper, Kris Notris, Chad Coenen, Jason Deible, Kristy Lambert, Elizabeth Flanagan, Jamie Lambeth, Brett Hanson, Ron Hawkins, Lyndsey Watt, Troy Pittelkow. 6th Grade Honorable Mertion 3.00 to 3.09 — Beth Koetje, Heather Banning, Celestia Stafford, Adam Smith, Kylie Reed, Robert Stratton, Mindy Clawson, Frank Cronk, Nick Feldpausch, Kim Gardner, Keith Krebs, Aaron Vansyckle, Kathryn Leary, Paul Hawkins, Chad Howes, Todd Kidder. •Indicates 4.00 — This Mother's Day offer from Hallmark has eveiyone talking. 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My parents are very good-hearted, but when is enough enough? — Tennessee Complaint. Dear Tennessee: You don’t say if Uncle Jack helps out with expenses, but any guy who hides his toothpaste is not likely to be a big contributor. Piease show this column to your parents and tell them that I agree with you that Uncle Jack should move back home. Legal Notices NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default has occurred tn the conditions of a mor­ tgage made by William C. Moon III and Catherine A. Moon, husband and wife, mortgagor, to Old Kent Bank of Kalamazoo, of 136 East Michigan Avenue. Kalamazoo. Michigan 49007. mortgagee, by a mortgage dated July 3. 1978. recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County, on Ju­ ly 6, 1991. in Liber 216. page 230. Because of said default, the mortgagee has declared the entire un­ paid amount secured by said mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this notice, there is claimed to be due, including for principal and interest on said mortgage, the sum of $5,512.39, and interest will continue on the principal balance of $4,527.70 at the rate of 8.5 percent. No suit or proceeding in law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that ay virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay said amount with interest, as provided in said mortgage, end all legal costs, charges and ex­ penses, including attorneys' fees allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, said mortgage will bo foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public sale to the highest bidder at the North Door of County Courthouse. Hastings, Michigan, on May 24, 1991 at 2:00 p.m. The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in the Township of ’ Prairieville. Barry County, Michigan, and ore described os follows: A parcel of land in the Southwest one quarter of Section 20, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, describ­ ed as: COMMENCING at the Southeast corner of West half of the Southwest one quarter of said Sec­ tion 20: thence West thirty nine rods; thence North eleven rods three feet: thence East thirty nine rods; thence South eleven rods three feet to PLACE OF BEGINNING, Prairieville Township, Barry Coun­ ty, Michigan; and commonly known as 11806 Crum Road. Plainwell, Michigan. Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be one year from the date of sale unless determined adandoned In accor­ dance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dote of sale. Doted: April 25. 1991 TOWHEY MAGGINI Attorneys for Old Kent Bank of Kalamazoo. By: Donald H. Passenger 21 IK Waters Building Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)459-6168 (5/23) Default has occu'red in the conditions of a mor­ tgage made by Brod C. Bouk and Linda L. Bouk, husband and wife, mortgagor, to Old Kent Bank and Trust Company, of One Vandenberg Center, Giand Rapids. Ml 49503. mortgagee, by a mor­ tgage dated September 15. 1989. recorded in the Office of Recister of Deeds for Barry County, on September 1*8. 1989, in Liber 488, page 389. Because of said default, the mortgagee has declared the entire unpaid amount secured by said mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this notice, there is claimed to be due, including for principal and interest on said mortgage, the sum of $65,025.44. and interest will continue on the principal balance of $62,016.36 at the rate of 9.375 percent. No suit or proceeding in law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. Notice Is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and the statute in such case made an provided, and to pay said amount with interest, as provided in said mor­ tgage. and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including attorneys* fees allowed by law, and all taxes and Insurance premiums paid by the under­ signed before sale, said mortgage will be foreclos­ ed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public sale to the highest bidder at the North Door of County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan, on May 24. 1991 at 2:00 p.m. The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in the Orangeville Township, Barry Coun­ ty, Michigan, and are described as follows: COMMENCING 1.204% feet West and 1,0907* feet North of East one quarter post of Section 6, Town 2 North. Range 10 West: thence South 52° West 50 feet; thence South 47*30' West 50 feet; thence South 45° 30' West 50 feet; thence South 41° West 50 feet; thence South 36° 15' West 200 feet; thence South 32* West 50 feet to PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING; thence South 39° 30* West 50 feet; thence South 71° East 100 feet; thence North 287»° East 41 2/10 feet; thence North 69° West 100 feet to PLACE OF BEGINNING, Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan; and commonly known as 4379 Pickerel Cove. Shelbyville, Michigan. Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in ac­ cordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of sale. Doted: April 25, 1991 TWOHEY AAAGGINI Attorneys for Old Kent Bank and Trust Company By: Donald H. Passenger 21 IK Waters Building Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616)459-6168 (5/23) WANTED Part-Time Evening Retail 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. or flexible, experience in lumber not necessary. Apply in writing to ... BARRY COUNTY LUMBER P.O. Box. C. Hastings. Ml 49058 Ann Landers Keep discouraging bad remarks Dear Ann Landers: You printed a letter from a woman who loathed her husband and made it a point to tel) her children every rotten thing he did. You advised her to get counsel­ ing and dissipate her rage before she did ir­ reparable harm. Please don’t quit saying it. Ann. I’m at an age (40) when many of my friends are either recovering from a divorce or are in the middle of one. The way they talk to their children about their spouses is appalling. My parents divorced when I was 6, and I’ve never stopped thanking my mom for the classy way she handled it. My dad was a terri­ ble husband and a lousy father, but I came to those conclusions on my own. Mom never ut­ tered a word against him. Not once did she say, “We can’t afford that because your father hasn’t been sending the support checks.” I knew without being told that he dressed like a prince and had plenty of money to spend on partying and trips for himself. If a father is abusive, irresponsible and never around when he is needed, the children know it. No child needs to have these things spelled out. When marriages fall apart the children invariably get hit by some flying debris. How much better for everyone if there is no placing of blame. — Vancouver. Dear Van: Children always see and unders­ tand more than we think. Thanks for saying it so well. Zipper column made her laugh Dear Ann Landers: Your column on zip­ pers made me laugh. It also reminded me of my favorite story. Perhaps you’d like to share it with your readers. Last year we had a banquet to install the new officers in our organization. Everyone was in formal attire. There were 200 people in attendance. When the chairperson raised her baton to quiet the crowd and open the meeting, the zip­ per on her gown broke. That zipper went from the back of her neck down to her hem. She gracefully finished her speech and walked over to where the other officers were seated. They all removed their name badges and pinn­ ed her gown closed. She then proceeded to 1,-, ,...-, tagerf She can’t afford bridal shower Dear Ann Landers: A close friend asked me to be a bridesmaid in her wedding. I was delighted and accepted without hesitation. Out of the blue her mother announced to the wedding attendants that she was giving a bridal shower at a restaunt and inviting 100 guests. She then told us that we would need to contribute $150 each toward the luncheon. Ann, I have been an attendant in a number of weddings, but never have I been expected to contribute toward a bridal shower. The showers I have participated in have been in­ timate gatherings of 20 to 40 close friends and relatives. I can’t afford this added expense in adding to buying gown, shoes and headpiece. Since the wedding is almost a year away and the dresses have not yet been ordered, I could still bow out, but I’m afraid it will damage my friendship with the bride. Advise, please — Bewildered Bridesmaid. Dear Bewildered: That woman has no business giving a shower for her daughter. Tell her you can’t afford to participate. Period. If this means you are out of the wed­ ding, so be it. Uncle Jack needs to move back Dear Ann Landers: “Ault Lil” was operated on for cancer in March 1990. She and "Uncle Jack” moved into our house so Mom could give Aunt Lil proper care. We all adored her. I gladly gave up my bedroom for Aunt Lil. My brother gave up his room for Uncle Jack. Mom fixed up make-shift bedrooms for us in the basement. Aunt Lil died in October. Here it is, spring of 1991, and Uncle Jack is still living here even though his house is only 20 minutes away. He is out almost every night. When he Local.Birth Announcements: \ GIRL, Sara Kay, bom April 12 to Kimberly and Kevin Fletcher, Burlington, weighing 5 lbs., 114 ozs., 19 in. long, time: 6:28 p.m. yit chair the meeting without missing a beat. My husband, who is usally very reserved, said in a loud voice. “Now THAT’s what I call a classly lady!” — I.K., Seattle. Dear Seattle: The lady is not only classy, but cool-headed in tic face of disaster. She gets my vote for Woman of the Year. 30Y, Jordan Theodore, bom April 13 to Sue and Ted Pfeifer. Middleville, weiging 7 lbs., 9M ozs., 20% in. long, time: 8 p.m. 55 or older? GIRL, Kaitlynn Ann. bom April 14 to David and Stacy Kensington, Hastings, weighing 6 lbs., 1 oz., 19% in. long, time: 2:35 a.m. Proud grandparents are Jerry and Sherry Henk of Marne, Dan and Melinda Shepler, and Ken and Carol Kensington of Hastings. We’ve just reduced the cost of homeowners insurance 30%! BOY, Thomas James, bom April 14 to Glenn and Norma Minto, Plainwell, weighing 8 lbs., 3 ozs., 21 in. long, time: 3:09 p.m. Here’s whyl Our statistics show that homeowners 55 and older have fewer and less costly losses than other GIRL, Kaitlyn Anne, bom April 16 to Ken and Cheryl Senler, San Diego, California, weighing 6 lbs., 14M ozs., 21 in. long, time: 10:54. age groups. So its only lair to charge you less for your homeowners insurance. BOY, Anthony Merle Owen, bom April 16 to Ms. Gerri Lynn Rich, Caledonia, weighing 7 lbs., 15'4 ozs., 21 in. long, time: 8:03 a.m. Ute Home Car Buereaa long, time: 8:21 p.m. BOY, Mervin and Teressa (HUI) Nichols.of Portsmouth, Va. (formerly of/HaMitjgs) arq the proud new parents of a baby boy, Matthew Clare, bom March 17, 1991 at 11 a.m. Port­ smouth Naval Hospital, weighing 7 lbs., 12M ozs., Matthew has a sister at home. Jessica 5. Proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Mer­ vin Nichols, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hause Jr. and William Hill, all of Hastings. Mervin is stationed in Portsmouth in the Navy. Dear Ann Landers: I am a mother of two small children. I have a job outside my home. All of this keeps me extremely busy. I have never had the time or felt a real desire to write to you before today. An outraged reader recenly wrote to you about global warming and the so-called "greenhouse effect.” Please read the enclos­ ed story from the San Bemadino County Sun. Calif. “University researchers will strap gas­ measuring equipment to cows to find out how bovine belching might be contributing to the greenhouse effect. Washington State Univer­ sity researchers will get $70,000 a year for three years from the U.S. Environmental Pro­ tection Agency to determine how much methane cows and other cud-chewing animals make when they belch.” I never would have believed it if someone just told me about this. It sounds like some of the sensational garbage that you might see in a supermarket tabloid. Ann, please tell me this isn’t true. 1 hate to think our Environmental Protection Agency is throwing away money on such an absurd research project. If they would like some sug­ gestions for their $70,000, I’d like to remind them of the homeless and hungry people in our country. — Redlands, Calif. Dear Red: We spoke with Al Ruddy, associate director of News and Information Services at Washington State University. He said, “The news story is true. Although this might seem like a foolish expenditure, it’s not. Here’s why: “There are two primary gases involved in the greehouse effect — carbon dioxide and methane. Methane traps radiation in the earth’s atmosphere, and its production is in­ creasing about 1 percent every year. The three primary sources of methane are wetlands, rice fields and cattle. Cows belch four to six times a minute, and produce about 15 percent of all our methane. If man wishes to use natural gas as a source of fuel, it will necessitate releasing more methane into the atmosphere. Before we can safely do that, we must find out how much methane is produced already.” Clear? Well, I hope so because Al Ruddy did his damdest to simplify it for me. Planning a wedding? What's right? What’s wrung? ‘ ‘The Ann Landers Guide for Brides ’ ’ will...relieve ifowi,anxiety. j .Send.Xl a self­ addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money orderfor $3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Brides, c!o Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.45.) COPYRIGHT 1991 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE, INC. BOY, Justin Michael, bom April 17 to Ms. Deborah Hause and Mr. Elton Tait, Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 15M ozs., 21 in. long, time: 2:13 p.m. GIRL, Kimberly Marie, bom April 17 to Mr. and Mrs. William and Hope Bird, Freeport, weighing 7 lbs., 6M ozs., 20% in. long, time: 10:37 p.m. BOY, Matthew Duane, bom April 19 to Mary Beth and Mike Haskins, Lake Odessa, weighing 9 lbs.. 13 ozs.. 21% in. long, time 12:34 a.m. BOY, Michael Timethy, bom April 16 to Tina Rybicki and John England, Lake Odessa, weighing 6 lbs.. 15% ozs.. 20 in. Cortrt. your local Auto-Owners agent, listed in the WDow Pages under Insurance. Government expense questioned ITS NEVER TOO LATE TO QUIT. OR TOO EARLY. Need help to quit smoking'* Call your local American Lung Association. SPAGHETTI DINNER with our own special recipe meat sauce It’s OnThe House in lt*u wnne LENDER NO CLOSING COSTS ON A HOME EQUITY LOAN For a limited time, HASTINGS CITY BANK is waiving all closing costs when the state equalized value of your home can be used in place of the nor­ mally required appraisal. Just bring in your current real estate tax assessment and we can quickly pro­ cess your application. There is No Annua) Fee. And the interest payments can be tax deductible - con­ sult your tax advisor for details. Use your home equity line: whenever you need it, for whatever you choose: cars, boats, home im­ provements, vacation, college, etc. Stop by or call any Hastings City Bank Office today to establish your HOME EQUITY CREDIT LINE. Member FDIC Hastings • Middleville • Bellevue • Nashville • Caledonia • Wayland 945-2401 • 795-3338 • 763-9418 • 852-0790 • 891-0010 • 792-6201 Current Annual Percentage Rate ... 11% Maximum Annual Percentage Rate ... 18% FREE SECONDS All dinners served with cole slaw and grilled Grecian bread. Try our other featured Italian Dinners, tool Spaghetti with Italian Sausage Spaghetti topped with our zesty, lean meat sauce and our own Italian sausage. Seconds on us. Shrimp Alfredo Egg noodles topped with our own special Parmesan cheese cream sauce and loaded with tender shrimp. Seconds on us. Veal Parmigiana Breaded veal, topped with mozzarella cheese and smothered in our own zesty, lean meat sauce. Served with Spaghetti and meat sauce Seconds of Spaghetti on us. Hastings 915 W. State St. 948-2701 B>g Boy t* a "KjtterM tradcmar* of Ehas Brother Restaurants. inc �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 2, 1991 — Page 9 From Time to Time... By Esther Walton Hastings Table Company...as told by M. L Cook Hastings Tabic Co.. Hastings, Mich. The Table Company flourished under Mr. Tyden The last article mentioned the fact that Mr. Tyden secured Fred Hill to make all the designs for the Table Company’s line, direct the finishes of the goods, and have charge of the sales at Grand Rapids. For its 1917 liner, the company displayed a large number and a wide variety of tables that appealed strongly to the trade. Mr. Tyden’s brother, Oscar, was superintendent of the plant, and C.W. Clarke had charge of the office. Emil Tyden was president and the directing head of the com­ pany, shaping its policies, giving to those under him the “go” sign, but insisting that his policies be carried out. His task was by no means an easy one. Mr. Hill was made a member of the board of directors and vice president of the com­ pany, and given an opportunty to earn a con­ siderable holding of its stock, as explained last week. Fred Hill was a genial, kindly man with an artistic temperment. He was like most artists quiet temperamental, acting when the spirit moved him, but not always at the time his associates would have liked. His 1917 and 1918 lines won great favor with the trade. Despite the war into which "America entered in 1917 and continued into 1918, the Table Co. did a Urge business, which decidedly increased after the Armistice was signed. We paid small dividends. Mr. Tyden and the directors wished to get in a position to discount all bills and have a surplus in reserve to use in case of an emergency, or for any additions needed for the plant. We were all glad on his account, as well as our own, that Mr. Hill earned his $40,000 stock at the end of his first five years with the company. We increased in capital to $200,000 later, giving to Emil Tyden, Oscar Tyden and C.W. Clarke opportunity to largely increase their stock holdings. From 1923, when Mr. Hill’s five-year con­ tract expired, until 1929, the company did a splendid business, paid some dividends and added a considerable each year to its surplus. The year 1929 showed a marked decline in our annual business compared to previous years. This was especially true in the big centers, where the financial seers were trimm­ ing for an expected reaction from the overex­ pansion of credits; for they knew that payday and liquidation were just around the comer, and that a depression was sure to follow. Our profit was comparatively small in 1929 because of the forced liquidation of debts that caused the depression to start that year. The Table Co.’s trade shrank more in 1930 and 1931. By this time it was clearly apparent to Mr. Tyden’s associates that the long, hard pull he had made to prefect the automatic machines of the Seal Co., his successful launching of the Consolidated Press Co. (now the E.W. Bliss Co. plant), his difficult work for the Viking Corporation and his successful efforts for the Table Co. had taken their toll of his vitality. It appeared that he was on the verge of a physical breakdown. The decline in the Table Co.’s business called for still greater efforts on this part, and Mr. Tyden’s associates in the business knew he ought not to attempt to do what the situation called for. It was too much of a strain. While he was game, ready to make the ef­ fort, they knew he ought never to attempt it. tht it would mean the ruin of his health. So his associates urged Mr. Tyden to sell the Table Co., which was in a strong position financial­ ly. It owed no debts, had strong cash reserves, had large accounts receivable, had large stocks of lumber, veneer and other materials, and a good stock of finished goods and goods in process. It had a fine new power plant, am­ ple buildings and equipment. His associates urged him to get rid of the business and save his health. They told him they were ready to make any sacrifices of their own interests in the Table Co. that might be needed to get the factory off his hands so he could recuperate. Mr. Tyden yielded to (heir entreaties, but did so reluctantly. To dispose of the business, the company could sell the material and stock on hand and shut down the plant or find a purchaser. Mr. Tyden and his associates emphatically vetoed liquidation and shutdown of the plant. For the sake of the 125 to 150 employees and for the sake of Hastings, the stockholders refused to consider liquidation, although it would have easily netted $100,000 more than we sold the business for. But we wished to sell it to persons who would continue to operate the plant. Considered were three men who owned a controlling interest in Widdecomb Furniture Co. of Grand Rapids and sold the bulk of its product, and who sold a large share of the Table Co’s, output for several years, men who knew the furniture business thoroughly. They were considered as the men who could keep the Table Co. operating, for they knew the factory, knew its customers, knew its policies, knew Fred Hill, who was to continue with them as designer and have charge of the Grand Rapids sales. Mr. Tyden thought as we did that if anyone could keep the Table Co. going, these were the men. He and his associates in the Table Co. all felt that we would put the company in the best shape possible if we sold our stock in the company to them. So we did so, and sacrificed at least $100,000 of what we could have gotten had we liquidated the business and closed the plant. Not only that, but we gave them such a bargain as I believe was never before given on that kind of a sale. We did it because we wanted to have the plant continue to operate here, and pay wages to Hastings men. Had we been thinking of our own interests, we could have realized much more by liquidizing the business ourselves. I can prove this to the satisfaction of any reasonable person. I have before me the Table Company’s an­ nual statement for the year ending Nov. 30. 1929. On that date, the company had cash in the bank, $15,647.87. It had $75,000 in the savings department of the Hastings City Bank. It had notes of the Viking Finance Co., payable on demand, for $100,000. It had other bills receivable of $19,689.38. It had accounts receivable of $118,390.36. In other words, it had quick assets of $328,727.60, of which over $190,000 was practically spot cash. The inventory of Nov. 30, 1929, showed the company had lumber, veneer, coal, sup­ plies, tables manufactured and in process of manufacture of $220,842.77 all inventoried at cost. It had paid freight, which would be repaid, also insurance in advance of $2,961.16. NEW SOLAR POWERED HEARING AIDS (No balteries to buy) Come To The Factory Lab And Save HAVE YOUR HEARING AIDS BUILT OR REPAIRED WITHIN 24 HOURS. j । I H.C.Knapp Hearing Aids Labs. Inc. Introductory Otter $20000 off FREE HEARING TEST IN YOUR AREA CALL FOR APPOINTMENT Per Aid with coupon 1-800-323-3344 Call today lor a FREE Eleclronic I tearing lest 364-0090 • (000) 323-3344 H.(C?KNAPP ML HEARING AIDS LABS, INC. When: May 9 Where: Dr. Bloom HASTINGS — Northland Professional Bldg. 1510 N. Broadway Home Test Also Available Business MAIN OFFICE: 4596 PLAINFIELD NE. GRAND RAPIDS. Ml 49505 364-0090 • TOLL FREE 1-8OO-323-3344 GORDON WINKEL ...will be there to service you. The company’s buildings, real estate and machinery had cost S190.438.I8. and it had set up depreciation accounts against these items of $85,784.43 at that time. So the plant, less depreciation, stood on the inventory at $104,653.75. Adding all these items show the total inven­ tory on that date. Nov. 30. 1929. was $657,185.28. The company owed no borrow­ ed money, and its unpaid bills at that lime amounted to only $1,369.39. Included in the liabilities were reserves for discounts on sales, for federal taxes, reserves for payroll and commissions. These with the $1,369.39 accounty payable made total liabilities of $13,841.18. Subtracting that amount from the total assets of the company left the actual in­ ventory net work of the company Nov. 30, 1929, at $643,344.10. The Capital set up was then as follows: Capital Stock................................ $200,000.00 Surplus............................................. 60,000.00 Undivided Profits...........................383,344.10 Fred Hill was a member of the group that purchased the Table Company’s capital stock. He kept his own $40,000 of stock. The three men purchased the remaining $160,000 capital stock for $1.50 for each $1 of stock, or $240,000. An examination of the assets of the Table Co. will show that all the purchasers had to do to pay that $240,000 was to collect $240,000 for the $328,727.60 of quick assets, which it could easily do. for they were $88,727.60 more than $240,000; and over $190,000 of those assets could be collected any day when wanted. In other words, the buyers of the $160,000 could pay for it without taking a dollar out of their own pockets, by collecting the Table Co.’s quick assets, and have the other $88,000 in quick assets left; and the pur­ chasers would own the $220,842.77 of lumber, manufactured and unmanufactured goods, also the $2,961.16 of freight and in­ surance claim and the entire plant which, after $85,784.43 had been depreciated, stood at $104,653.75. Of course, a manufacturing plant has little value unless it is in use. But this plant was worth the inventoried price if the plant could be operated profitably. The reason we gave them such a bargain was because we believed these Grand Rapids men could and would operate the plant. We felt we had done well with the Table Co. and had received enough on our investments in it so we were willing to sacrifice the $100,000 more wc might have made had we liquidated and closed the plant. We all lived in Hastings, and we wanted this factory to keep going for the sale of its employees and for the benefit of our city. This is the only reason we sold a four-fifth interest in $643,344.10 worth of property, shown in the inventory of $240,000. I will not discuss why the Table Co., failed after it was taken over by the Grand Rapids gentlemen, further than to mention what we all know that the Depression had been hard on the entire furniture industry. I do not know why the purchasers failed, so I have no right to discuss that matter. I cannot help a feeling of sadness when I pass by the Table factory. I think what a busy plant:»was for several years. It was too bad to have its career end as it did. That is the end of M.L. Story about the Table Company. The physical plant still stands on Mill Street and its name still visible from north of Thomapple River. After the Table Co. gave up, the Royal Coach Trailer Company was in there for several years. Cur­ rently the building is owned by the Hastings Manufacturing Co. Maple Valley schools expect shortfall by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter A potential shortfall of $124,396 is shown in a preliminary 1991-92 school budget pro­ jection considered by the Maple Valley Board of Education. The report was presented to the board last week Monday by Superintendent Dr. Ozzie Parks. He stressed that the figures were preliminary and that data was based only on major items of revenue and expenditures known at this time. "We are not counting the minor ups and downs,” noted Parks. The board intends to begin preparing its official new budget this month and must have it in place by the end of June. Parks suggested two ways to reduce or eliminate the anticipated shortfall for next school year: Do not purchase two new buses as planned, for an estimated savings of $80,960, or seek a one-mill increase for school operations, which would bring in about $157,709. Trustee Ronald Tobias questioned why the school’s transportation department was targeted for a possible major cut in expenditures. "We have not come up with anything else of sizeable funds," responded Parks. "This is the thing that stuck its head up.' ’ Pat Powers, acting director of transporta­ tion, gave the board a comprehensive report on the condition of the bus fleet, and said if new buses are not purchased this coming school year, two of the present vehicles will need complete engine overhauls. He noted that the annual repair account fund would have to be increased from its present $23,000 to at least $30,000 to cover the anticipated work. "If we don’t get two new buses this (com­ ing school) year, next year will we have to buy four?" asked Trustee Irma Gene Baker. The other alternative to the budget crunch, suggested by Parks, involved asking voters to approve an additional one mill for operations. He said that if the board had “any inclina­ tion” for a millage increase, ne would have to know by the May 13 meeting in order to get it on the ballot for the annual school election in June. Among anticipated major increases in ex­ penditures arc $292,299 in salaries and $120,000 in health insurance. Parks noted that the latter reflected a possible 20 percent hike, which would be a "worst case scenario.” The major possible increase in revenues is $144,558 in state aid and local taxes. Parks projected a 4 percent increase in the state aid formula for Maple Valley’s 1.671 studenLs. • BIDS * i RUMMAGE. • SALE • St. Rose of ® Lima Church _ • Fri., May 3rd • J HOURS: . T 9 AM to 5 PM T The Hastings Area School System is accepting sealed bids c- three school buses. Bids should submitted to the Superintendent of Schools, 232 West Grand Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and should be clearly labeled “School Bus Bids". Bids are due by 12:00 Noon, May 15, 1991, at which time they will be opened. Specifications are available upon re­ quest at the School System’s Admin­ istration Office at 232 West Grand Street, Hastings. CITY OF HASTINGS • Election Notice * Notice is hereby given that the last day to file nominating peti­ tions for the November 5, 1991, Odd Year General Election in the City of Hastings, Michigan is Tuesday, May 14, 1991, at 4:00 P.M. The following offices are to be filled at the election: • One aiderman from each ward for a four (4) year term • One member of the Board of Review for a four (4) year term • Mayor, City Clerk and City Treasurer for two (2) year terms » Nine members to the Charter Revision Commission SHARON VICKERY, City Clerk Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Zoning Amendment Notice Is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on May 29,1991 at 7:30 p.m. In the Annex Con­ ference Room, County Annex Building at 117 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. The subject of the public hearing will be the consideration of the follow­ ing amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended. Map Change A-5-91 Request to rezone property in Sec. 16, Hastings Township on the southwest comer of Powell and State Rds. at 1950 E. State Road. The East 18 acres of the Northeast ’/« of the Northeast ’A of Sec. 16, T3N, R8W, except commencing at the Southeast comer of the Northeast ’/, of the Northeast Vt of said Sec. 16, thence West 300 ft., thence North 438.9 ft., thence East 300 ft., thence South 438.9 ft. to the place of beginning. PP# 08 06 016 021 00 The Northeast 'A of the Northeast 'A of Sec. 16.T3N, R8W, except com­ mencing at the Southeast corner of the Northeast 'A of the Northeast ’/< of said Sec. 16, thence West 300 ft., thence North 438.9 ft., thence East 300 ft., thence South 438.9 ft. to the place of beginning. Also ex­ cept the East 18 acres thereof. PP# 08 06 016 021 10 From R-2 to AR. Hastings Twp. All the above mentioned property Is located In Barry County, Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon the amendment either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. The amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 W. State St, Hastings, Michigan between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed bet­ ween 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday. Please phone the Barry County Planning Office at 948-4830 for further information. Nancy L. Boersma, Bany County Clerk A-5-91 The outlined area Is proposed area for rezoning In Sec. 16 from R-2 to AR �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 2, 1991 Delton-Kellogg Middle School students take part in recent Career Day by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter Decisions, decisions. One of the most important a young person makes is choosing his or her career. Realizing that it is never to early for young people to start thinking about their futures, the faculty and staff at Delton-Kellogg Middle School designated last week as “Career Week." Fifth- through eighth-grade teachers in all departments were encouraged to focus their classes on careers during the annual event. “We spent the whole week on career educa­ tion," said middle school counselor Dee Mohn. “Students learned how to fill out job applications, about interviewing, and what was Involved in making career choices. “In the English departmen’ the kids made their own ‘business cards of the future,* based on what they want to be and many classes fill­ ed the halls with career-related displays." Friday was the highlight of the week, when more than 30 professionals, many of them Delton graduates, visited the school to talk about their careers. Careers represented during the day included everything from athletic training to veterinary medicine. While fifth-grade students attended large group presentations, sixth- through eighth­ grade pupils attended four, one-hour sessions about the careers of their choice conducted by the guest speakers. Horses grazed in the school courtyard as Mary Braska talked to the students about her work as a horse breeder. Examples of Jeff King’s handiwork glowed in the art room as he showed students how he creates neon signs. Students attending Ann Isom’s dance ses­ sion got a taste of what it takes to be a profes­ sional dancer as she led them through a series of excercises and jazz steps. “Career Day is really great." said one of the students. “I went to the civil and electrical engineering sessions, they talked about what kind of education I would need and the types of tools they use on the job." Besides those mentioned previously, the following people made presentations during Career Day: Robert Williams, funeral ser­ vices; Sharon Robertson, day care; Tom Russel, real estate; Greg Bosema, legal pro­ fessions; Rod Freeman, “big rig” truck driv­ ing; Dean McBeth, education; William Hartel, ministry; Dan Isom, pilot and crop­ duster; Kurt Zelenock; what it’s like in high school; Deborah Shafer, physical therapy; Mike Otis, business management; Jackie Francisco, neo-natal nursing; Dan Anson, Department of Natural Resources; Bob Jeff King uses a video tape to explain how he makes neon signs. Nurse Brian McCool uses a “choking Charlie" dummy to demonstrate how to do the Heimlich manuever on an unconscious victim. McCool also talked to students about the classic cars he restores. BEEF-UP AMERICA ’ ® LAKE ODESSA CO-OP ASSOCIATION AGRI - SALES, INC. 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The American farmer, ® stockman and all those who are @ part of the Beef-business and @ have earned our pride and ® gratitude for their big contribution ROBERTSON PLUMBING & HEATING 1018 3rd Ave. - Lake Odessa Finedell, automotive technology; Gwen Boyle, trauma nursing; Dave Wood and Mary Lapage. law enforcement; Gary Buckland, in­ surance; Herb Doster, photography; Dorothy Texter, library director; Judy Bever, farming; Dee Lowell, athletic training and Laurie Shick, vocal performance. Farwell, firefighter and well-driller; Kim Stiles, postal clerk; Jay Kimble; corrections officer; Isla DeVries, postmaster; Dan Kingma, grocer; Frank and Jean James, veterinary medicine; Dennis Bourdo, food science; Patrick Hughes, civil engineering; Ralph Robertson, electrical engineering; Rich g>®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®>® |®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®@ ® ® Honoring Our Nation's Beef Producers Dance instructor Ann Isom leads students through some basic dance steps. 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HASTINGS GUN LAKE 945-3437 792-4406 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 2, 1991 — Page 11 Woodland News by Catherine Lucas Lakewood United Methodist Church kids and Perry Strimback rehearse for two performances of "Kids’ Praise I No. 7" next Sunday. Both services at Lakewood United Methodist Church (9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.) will feature performances of a musical production, ‘‘Kids’ Praise! No. 7." A large cast, in­ cluding most of the children in the church and adults Perry Strimback and Edith Buxton, have been working for many weeks under the co-direction of Kathy Smith and Kathy Stowell. They learn the music and the lines of this romp through the music of the church, from David in the Old Testament to today. Along the way. they visit Charles Wesley, Fanny Crosby and John Newton, who wrote “Amazing Grace." The public is invited to both performances. Joyce Weinbrecht held a blood pressure clinic at the Woodland Eagles nutrition site Friday noon. She comes to check blood pressure for anyone who drops in on the last Friday of each month. This free blood pressure clinic is a service of the Barry Coun­ ty Commission on Aging. The Rev. Ward Pierce attended a “Walk Through Emaus" renewal course with 33 other men at Trinity United Methodist Church four days last week. The course ended with a program Sunday evening, which Muriel (Mrs. Pierce) also attended. On Sunday, during the Rev. Pierce’s absence from church, the guest speaker was Larry Melendy, a Gideon speaker. Melendy is a teacher at Hastings. Chuck and Jean Mulliken have sold their Woodland house to Mark and Candy Jordan. The Mullikens. who have been spending winters in Florida for several years, have now purchased a home in that state, but will con­ tinue to spend some time in Woodland each summer. They will return to Florida in a few weeks. Tluirsday last week, Mrs. Marilyn Nelson of Bethesda, Md., flew to Lansing',’where she met her sister, Mrs. Phyllis Tholin, who came by bus from Evanston, Ill. The two ladies rented a car and drove to the Eckardt farm on M-50 to surprise their father, Victor Eckardt, on his 86th birthday. He had no idea he was getting overnight company, so this was quite a surprise. Eckardt, his daughters and Elizabeth Smith enjoyed supper together that night at a restaurant in Lake Odessa. Saturday, Victor’s cousin. Norman Stierle and wife, Lorena, of Ann Arbor joined Victor and Elizabeth Smith for dinner in Lake Odessa and a drive afterward to see the water standing in the Woodland-Lake Odessa area fields. Stierle said the area south of Ann Ar­ bor is so wet that it will be several weeks before the farmers will be able to get into the fields. The folks from Ann Arbor were interested and entertained by the strange goings-on in a box on Victor’s back porch. Daisy, a first­ time mother cat, gave birth to six beautiful kittens in the box. A banty hen then decided she wanted to start a family and started laying eggs in the box, too. A second banty hen look­ ing for a cozy spot to raise a family also mov­ ed in and started leaving her eggs in the box. Victor takes the eggs out each day, and while Daisy is out foraging and exercising, the banty hens take turns “babysitting” the kittens. One little hen takes her beak and draws the tiny kittens under her wing as if they were her own chicks. Each day is a new experience watching the events of these three confused mothers. In three more weeks, the kittens will need homes. One is spoken for. There are two yellow ones, one black and while and two dark tiger kittens. Anyone who wants a kitten partly raised by two banty hens can call Victor at 367-4827. Despite their unusual upbring­ ing. they are free. Elizabeth Smith took Mrs. Connie Jackson, Marian Henderson and Mrs. Muriel Pierce for a long drive on Friday. They stopped in Bellevue for lunch. Some of the highlights of the drive were the excessive amount of water standing in fields in Eaton and Barry counties. In two different areas, cattle were standing in water belly deep trying to get from one side of a pasture to the other. Near the old Varney Cemetery, about 25 feet from the road, stood three deer. The ladies were unable to get a picture of the two bucks and one doe, as the deer ran when the car stopped. They found an old stone church and bell tower near Bellevue quite interesting. Driving through the hills and valleys was especially enjoyable, as flowering shrubs were in full bloom and tiny green leaves were bursting out of trees and bushes everywhere. Il was a slightly breezy, sunny day, and God’s earth was green and glowing. Garold and Mercedeth McMillen arrived at their Woodland home late last week. They would have been here earlier, but they got caught in a storm in central Indiana and had to lay over a day. They have spent the winter at Riverview, Fla. When they got to Michigan, they spent the first day and night with their son and daughter-in-law. Kip and Mary McMillen, who live south of Ionia. The McMillens arrived in Michigan in time for the birth of a new great-grandson at Pen­ nock Hospital Thursday. Kyle Robert McMillen is the son of Tim and Shirley McMillen of Lake Odessa. Both Tim and Shirley are teachers in the Lake wood District. The Woodland Township Library, on Main Street in the village of Woodland, now receives Linn’s Stamp News, a newspaper for stamp collectors, every week. This subscrip­ tion was started as a service to the children who belong to the several Ben Franklin Stamp Collecting Clubs sponsored by the Woodland Postmaster in area schools. They can drop in during library hours and read the many issues that are piling up. The library now also has a subscription to Consumer Reports because this had been re­ quested by several library patrons. Those magazines are also not allowed to leave the library, but are on file for use during library hours. Vernon and Ruth Newton, Paul and Mary Ellen Quigley and daughter, Pamela, who was home from college for the weekend, and Cathy Lucas all enjoyed the annual Eastern Star turkey dinner in Grand Ledge Sunday afternoon. LeRoy and Joyce Flessner returned from Kissimee, Fla., late in April. They had gone south in November and spent the winter. While they were away, all of their children and grandchildren had been able to visit them: Tim and Susan Flessner Piper and little Kathryn from Dallas, Texas; John and Mary Lynn Flessner Parker, Elizabeih and Johnny from Dexter, Mich.; Bob Flessner and wife Robin, Jeremy and Kasey and Doug Flessner and Susie. LeRoy and Joyce came home a littler earlier than usual so they could keep grandchildren Elizabeth and Johnny Parker while John and Mary Lynn are taking a trip to New Zealand. Next Sunday the adult Parkers will come and pick up their children and return to their home in Dexter. The Woodland School Alumni Association banquet committee would like to have ad­ dresses for Wilma Blocher Dittman, Class of 1917; Howard E. Cole. Class of 1917; Audrey Hynes Schultie, Class of 1924; Graydon C. Hynes, Class of 1925; Glenna Blocher VanLente, Class of 1927; Paul Woodman, Class of 1933; Doris Perkins McAllister, Class of 1934; and Don Crosby, Class of 1947. Will anyone who can help br­ ing the files up to date about the whereabouts of these alumni call Shirley Kilmer at 367-4031? OurPlease family has moved... note our new location: lunette I. Showcrnwn, D.O • David E. Engel. D O *4695N Middleville Road • Suite I 'Middleville. Ml 49333 (616)795-3315 As <»( Monday. Apnl 29. Middleville Doctor PC. will be providing quality medical care tor the entire family in its new location Our phone number hasn’t changed.* but we re certain you’ll enjoy our new offices! Wr'reopcn: 9 am-12 pm and I -5 pm (M/W/F) 9 am-12 pm and I-7 pm (Trtltl 9 am-12 pm (Saturdays) •Puc to our move. Dr Garv Gulidi will |>c pmvidingcnicrgisicy care for us on Friday. Saturday, and Sunday April 26-2H Dr GuliUi can be reached ai 792-2261. Accepting new- patients. Local student competes in Citizen Bee Jason Carr of Hastings will be among an an­ ticipated 32 high school students from across Michigan who will gather in the State Law Building Auditorium in Lansing today at 6 p.m. to participate in the Michigan Citizen Been State Competition. The students won the right to participate in the state competition at similar regional events held throughout the state in March and April. Carr, state runner-up last year, has won his last two regional competitions. The contest patterned after a spelling bee, is sponsored by the Close Up Foundation in Washington, D.C. and will place the students in several rounds of questions, eliminating those who answer incorrectly. The questions will be on U.S. history, geography, economics, U.S. government, and current events, and will be derived from a guide prepared by Close Up. The event is coordinated by Gary Cass of the Michigan Department of Education. In Michigan, the Citizen Bee is sponsored by The Detroit News; Consumers Power Company; Meijer, Inc.; the Michigan Depart­ ment of Education and State Board of Educa­ tion. On the national, level Burger King Cor­ poration, KPMG Peat Marwick, the Milken Family Foundation, and Kraft General Foods sponsor the competition. The students will compete for savings bonds of $1,000, $750, $500 and $250 and the top four students in the event will proceed to the national competition in June in Washington D.C., where they will compete for a total of $48,000 in scholarships provided by the American Honda Foundation. The Close Up Foundation is the largest government studies program in the nation, br­ inging more than 22,000 high school students, teachers and others to Washington, D.C., for a series of week-long seminars. The Foundation also conducts the Citizen Bee which began in 1984. More than 100,000 students, representing 3,500 schools across the country, have participated in the competi­ tion this year. Legal Notices It’s One Ifear Gid And Growing! Guaranteed Five Star Senice from your Lennox Heating And Cooling Dealer. Each day, more and more Western .Michigan homeowners are receiving the benefits of Five Star Service. Your local Five Star Lennox dealers represent a select group, recognized for outstanding performance. They offer superior Lennox products and the highest quality service in your area. In fact, they guarantee it. When you call a Lennox Five Star Dealer, you can rely on: State of Michigan In the Circuit Court For the County of Barry ORDER TO ANSWER File No. 91-180-DO JOEL GARFIELD MCWHINNEY. Plaintiff. CRISTIA MCWHINNEY. Defendants, Bruce W. Gee (P23696) Attorney for Plaintiff 607 N. Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 At a session of said Court, held in the District Courtroom in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, this 16th day of April 1991. Present: Honorable Richard M. Shuster This matter having come before the Court pur­ suant to the Motion of Plaintiff, and the Court be­ ing otherwise duly informed in the premises, now, therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Cristia McWhinney. Defen­ dant in the above entitled cause, in which Plaintiff seeks a Judgment of Divorce from the bonds of matrimony, shall file an Answer or take other ac­ tion permitted by law or Court Rule on or before the 30th day of May. 1991. by filing on answer or other appropriate pleadings with the 5th Circuit Court, 220 W. Court Street. Hastings. Michigan. 49058, and that should Defendant fail to take such action, a Default Judgment will be entered against her for the relief demanded In the Complaint filed in this case. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUGED that a copy of this Order shall be published once each week in ’he Hastings Banner for three consecutive weeks and a proof of publication shall be filed in this Court. Richard M. Shuster. District Judge Drafted by: Bruce W. Gee SIEGEL, HUDSON. GEE 8 FISHER 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (5/9) Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! 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Anderson. John Rough. Jr., and Linda J. Rough were Plaintiffs and Marvin L. Mikesell and Shannon M. Mikesell were Defen­ dants. notice is hereby given that I shall sell at public >ole to the highest bidder, at the East steps of the Courthouse situated in the City of Hostings. County of Barry, on June 6th. 1991, at 2:00 p.m., the following described property: All that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as follows: Commencing at the South 1 /4 post of Section 15, Town 3 North. Range 20 West, thence West on the South Section line 331.59 feet to the place of begin­ ning of this description, thence continuing West on said section line 361.59 feet, thence North 0 degrees 25' 26” West 330 feet, thence East parallel to the South Section line 60 feet, thence North 0 degrees 25’ 26" West 330 feet, thence East 301.39 feet, thence South 0 degrees 26' 03" East 660 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to all conditions, restrictions and easements of record. NANCY BOERSMA. County Clerk DRAFTED BY: DAVID H. TRIPP (P29290) 206 S. BROADWAY HASTINGS. Ml 49058 PHONE: 616-945-9585 (5/30) Five Star Must be 3 -LENNOX Air Conditioning • Heating NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION School Election NOTICE OF THE LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION GF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF Hastings Area school District State of Michigan WHO MAY VOTE? Act 451, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, as amended, provides the following: “The Inspectors of Election at an Annual or Special Election shall not receive the vote of a person residing in a registration School District whose name is not registered as an elector in the City or Township in which the person resides..." To The Qualified Electors of Said School District: The election is being held to vote on the following: MEMBERS OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MICHAEL J. ANTON (Four (4) year term) MARK S. FELDPAUSCH (Four (4) year term) Also any Propositions that may be submitted LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION The last day on which persons may register with the Township Clerk(s) or City Clerk to vote at the ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION to be held on JUNE 10,1991 is MAY 13,1991. Persons registering after 5:00 o'clock p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the said day are NOT ELIGIBLE to vote at the said ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION. Persons planning to register must determine when the City and Township Clerks' offices will be open for registration. BOARD OF EDUCATION NO LONGER TAKES REGISTRATIONS Under the provisions of Act 451, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, as amended, registrations will NOT BE TAKEN BY SCHOOL OFFICIALS and only persons who have registered as general electors with the ap­ propriate Township or City Clerk of the Township or City in which they reside, or through registration at a Secretary of State’s drivers license bureau, are registered school electors. This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education of Hastings Area School District, Michigan Dated May 2, 1991 PATRICIA L. ENDSLEY Secretary, Board of Education Hastings Area School District �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 2, 1991 Saxons halt five game losing streak Hastings blasts Beavers for second time this year Mired in the midst of a five-game losing streak, the Hastings baseball team needed a shot in the arm. . As it turned out. the only shots inflicted were jolts of pain in the arms of the Harper Creek pitching staff by the Saxon hitters. Hastings rode a 12-ran first inning to a thorough 24-3 dismantling of the Beavers It was the second time this season the Saxons had defeated Harper Creek, and they are the only team to defeat the Beavers in Twin Valley play. Since Bob Huver’s 8-0 shutout April 16. Harper Creek had posted four consecutive conference victories. The Beavers are now 7-6 overall and 4-2 in league play. The Saxons, after spotting Harper Creek a 1-0 lead in the top of the first, combined time­ ly hitting with six bases on balls and a pair of hit batsmen to blow the game wide open. The Beavers used three pitchers in the inning. Hastings. 7-5 overall and 2-3 in league play, added four more in the second, five in the third and three in the fourth inning to coast to the win on the five-inning mercy rule. leremy Horan was effective for the Saxons, scattering seven Beaver hits and three walks. He struck out two. Hastings pounded out 14 hits in their four at bats, and were able to capitalize on six Harper Creek errors. Catcher Nick Williams led the hit parade for the Saxons, going 4-for-4 with three singles, a double and a walk. He had seven RBIs and scored two runs. "It was a much needed win after a tough week like last week.” Hastings coach Jeff Simpson said. "We were able to avenge some losses.” Ryan Nichols and Paul Rose also had big games at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBIs apiece. Nichols scored four runs, while Rose tallied three and hit a double Trent Weller also had two hits, including a twobagger. while Karl Gielarowski reached base four times on a single and three walks. The Beavers scored single runs off Horan in the third and fifth innings to round out the Harper Creek scoring. The Saxons will travel to Albion for a doubleheadcr tonight and will play in the Dowagiac Invitational Saturday. The host Chieftains, who defeated Hastings on the football field en route to a state Class B title, are also powerful in baseball. They were ranked third in the state in the latest Class B poll released by the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association, with an 11-2 record. Hastings’ next home game will be Tuesday afternoon against Battle Creek Lakeview. Saxon pitcher Jeremy Horan fires in a fastball to a Harper Creek batter during Hastings’ convincing 24-3 win over the Beavers. The win was sparked by a 12-run first inning. Horan went the distance, scattering seven hits. Boys track team edges Sturgis, girls defeated Hastings’ Derek Gonzales leapt 21-4 to win the long jump competition at Tuesday's home meet against Sturgis. The Saxons nipped the Trojans 70-67 to stay within striking distance of league-leading Battle Creek Lakeview. [ Sports If the Twin Valley Conference boys’ track and field meet at Albion May 22 is anything like the dual meet season has been thus far. the fans should be on the edge of their seats. Hastings survived a scare from Sturgis and prevailed 70-67 Tuesday to improve its league record to 3-1,4-1 overall. Lakeview leads the conference standings, having nipped the Sax­ ons by three points and Albion by one. The meet was not decided until Hastings’ 1600-meter relay team of Travis Williams. Tom.Cruttenden, Derek Gonzales and Clint Neil won in the final event of the day. "We knew going into this meet that it was going to be close and could go either way." Saxon coach Paul Fulmer said. Hastings tallied 32 of its 70 points in the field events, which has been a trademark of the Saxons all season long. They won four of the five events, missing only in the pole vault. Winning field events for Hastings were Chris Youngs, shot put (47-7%); Chad Lund­ quist, discus (135-6); Matt Brown, high jump (5-10); and Gonzales, long jump (21-4). The Saxons also dominated the sprints, with Matt Haywood winning the 100 (11.5) and the 200 (23.7). Gonzales took the 400 in 53.2. The two teams split the four relays, with the Hastings also winning the 400. The team of Mark Peterson, Haywood. Don Moore and Derek Freridge ran a 45.9. Brad Thayer picked up the lone Saxon vic­ tory in the distance events, winning the 1600 in 4:47. Fulmer also had some of his younger athletes come through with key efforts. "We had a lot of outstanding perfor-. mances.” he said. "Travis Williams ran a super leg on the 1600 relay team, and Dave Moore came through with some big points.” Moore finished second to Brown in the high jump with a leap of 5-8 and set a new freshman record in the long jump at 20-7. In the girls’ meet, the Saxons won five events, including four by sprinter Carrie Schneider, but lost 75-53. Schneider won the 100 in 13.6, the 200 in 28.5 and anchored the victorious 400 and 800-meter relay teams. She teamed with Alison Gergen, Jenny Balderson. and Monica Mellen in the open 400 in 53.9 and with Gergen, Balderson and Kris McCall in the 800 in a time of 1:55. Stephanie Smith won the 100 high hurdles, in 17.9, and Kari Cullen won the 400 in 1:06.5. Gergen was second to Schneider in the 100 and 200 dashes. The Saxons will travel to Coldwater Thurs­ day for a Twin Valley dual meet. Their next home meet will be Tuesday against Harper Creek. Saxon golfers fifth again There seems to be a pattern as to where the Hastings golf team finishes in the Twin Valley league standings. The Saxons were fifth overall after the first two conference meets, and Monday afternoon at Albion, they finished right where they started. Hastings placed fifth behind Hillsdale, Sturgis, Marshall and Coldwater. Harper Creek. Lakeview and Albion rounded out the field, in that order. The Hornets and Trojans each shot ex­ cellent team scores of 204, with Hillsdale be­ ing awarded first place on the basis of its fifth golfer’s finish. Angelle Cooklin and Bobbi Jo Nelson shared learn honors with scores of 54 for the Saxons, who will travel to Greenville for a non-league contest tonight. Hastings will play in the final Twin Valley meet Monday afternoon at Coldwater, then will prepare for the 18-hole conference cham­ pionships Tuesday, May 18. at Marshall. The Saxons' Carrie Schneider crosses the finish line after her leg of Hastings' victorious 800 meter relay team. Schneider won all four of her events, but Sturgis won the meet 75-53. Mid-Michigan Open champs crowned Hastings softball coach Larry Dykstra gathers in his team fora pep talk bet­ ween innings of Tuesday's 13-3 loss to league-leading Harper Creek. The Saxons will travel to Albion tonight. Local Karate Club fares well in tourney Errors again costly in softball loss to Harper Hastings softball coach Larry Dykstra believes firmly that his Saxons are on the verge of being a very good team. But with few exceptions, such as last Thurs­ day’s sweep of Hillsdale, they have not put it all together. Tuesday Hastings lost to first-place Harper Creek. 13-3. due in large part to untimely er­ rors and the .liability to come through w ith a clutch basehit. The Beavers had 12 hits of losing pitcher Stephanie Leatherman, including five after er­ rors that would have resulted in the third out of an inning. •‘We’re close to being a very good team.” Dykstra said. "If we can stop making the un­ timely errors and get a key hit here and there, we’ll be able to play with the top teams in the league.” In the second inning, the Beavers scored three runs, the last two resulting from a Saxon ’hrowing error. Harper Creek added four more in the se­ cond. as crrcrs again loomed large. Three of the runs were unearned. Two more errors coupled with a pair of Beaver hits gave Hastings a 7-0 deficit. The Saxons struck hack in the bottom of the inning. Kristy Abcndrvth. the lone Hastings bright spot, npped a bases loaded double, sewing Leatherman. Marci Jones and Shan­ non Fuller for the only Saxon runs. Abendroth also belled a pair of singles. Harper Creek outhit the Saxons 12-8. but left just three runners on base. "Harper has a good team and an excellent pitcher." Dykstra said. “We hit (he ball well (off her) but left nine runners on base." Dykstra added that Hastings has now left 95 runners on base in 62 innings played. The Saxons will visit Albion tonight. FORMS Rosi Milhians - 2nd Place (Brown Belt); Wan­ da Pennington - 1st Place (Pee Wee Nov.cc); Casey Miller - 3rd Place (Pec Wee Novice); Paul Felder - 4th Place (Junior Novice Weapons). FIGHTING Hastings Karate Club s winners at Saturday's spring Mid-Michigan Open at Hastings High School: Front Row— (left to right) Casey Miller. Wanda Penn­ ington, Sonja Webb. Paul Fender and Sandy Hnr-..00d. Second Row— Rosi Mil'hans, Tom Rosenberg, Jerry Allerding and Nancy Hammond and Steve Eichtinaw (instructors). Sonja Webb - 1st Place (Junior Intermediate); Wanda Pennington 3rd Place (Pec Wee Novice); Cases Miller 4th Place (Pee Wee Novice); Missy Hutchins - 1st Place (Super Tots Novice); Lee Wcider 2nd Place (Mini Pec Wee Novice); Braehen Burd - 3rd Place (Mini Pee Wee Novice); Jerry Allerding - 4th Place (Brown Belt Light Weight); Tom Rosenberg - 1st Place (White Belt Light Weight); Sandy Hopwood - 2nd Place (Green Belt Women); Rosi Milhians - 1st Place (Brown Bell Women) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 2, 1991 — Page 13 Over the top! Grand Rapids Hoops coach and former University of Michigan all-american Cazzie Russell was In town Monday to address Hastmgs High School seniors at the Hastings Rotary Club meeting at the Moose Lodge. Russell spoke fondly of his childhood in Chicago, his days at U-M in the 1960's and his stint with several teams in the NBA, Including the New York Knicks world championship team of 1970. His message to the seniors was clear keep your studies first, and the rest will take care of Itself. After a short speech, Russell then answered questions about his current job with Hoops and the possibility of him coaching in the NBA or the major college ranks sometime in the near future. Hoops coach Russell addresses HHS seniors If the Hastings senior girls can have a tea in their honor, then surely the boys should have some sort of ceremony in theirs. That’s what the Hastings Rotary Club thought, so it invited Grand Rapids Hoops coach and former professional basketball player Cazzie Russell to speak at a luncheon Monday at the Hastings Moose Lodge. The former University of Michigan all­ american and NBA star gave a brief speech to the large turnout of seniors, then answered a questions on a wide range of subjects, in­ cluding inquiries about the Continental Basketball Association, where his team plays. During the speech, Russell reminded the students not to confuse their priorities when they go away to college. "Not everyone can be professional basket­ ball players," he said. "But we still need doc­ tors to help them when they get injured and lawyers to help them when they negotiate those fat contracts." Russell, who has been ordained as a minister, remembered his high school coach and his father for that reason, that they stress­ ed the value of an education. He said that if you didn’t pay attention to the books, you Hastings' Jason Hetherington easily clears the pole vault bar during Tuesday's meet. Saxon netters rip Marshall; Sturgis showdown approaching It's crunch time in the Twin Valley Con­ ference tennis season. Hastings, which improved to 6-0 overall and 5-0 in league play with a 7-0 whitewashing of Marshall Tuesday afternoon, is anxiously awaiting next Tuesday’s showdown with pcrrennial power Sturgis and the Twin Valley meet Thursday at home. Sturgis, which is also unbeaten in league play, is ranked anong the top five teams in the state Class B rankings. Against Marshall, the Saxons were not tested like they will be next week. Only first singles player David Oom had trouble in any given set. Oom went to a tiebreaker in the first set of his match against the Redskins’ Ryan Corra. He prevailed 7-6, 6-3. The rest of the singles players and doubles teams won easily. Matt Gahan routed Tom Edsall 6-0. 6-0, Brad Weller downed Bret Cook 6-2, 6-1 and Shaync Horan defeated Alex Putnam 6-2, 6-2. In doubles play. Matt Schaefer and Tadd Wattles topped Bret Otto and Matt George 6-0, 6-3, Pat Williams and Nathan Robbe beat Brady Rosene and Ken Kinter 6-0, 6-2 and the third doubles duo of Tom Brighton and Jeff Gardner blasted Adam Rogers and Matt Gocdde 6-3, 6-0. The team of Matt Cassell and Ryan Schrader defeated Roscne-Kinter 6-2, 6-3 in an exhibition match. The Saxons still have unfinished business this week before focusing on Sturgis. Hastings will play Hillsdale Thursday, then will finish the remaining matches of »he Allegan Invitational on Friday. Hastings was in second place to Battle Creek Central when rain suspended play Saturday. Hastings' second singles player Matt Gahan rips a forehand during his 6-0, 6-0 win over Marshall's Tom Edsall. The Saxons won 7-0 to keep their Twin Valley mark perfect at 5-0. GET YOUR COPIES of Hastings The Hastings junior varsity baseball team nipped Harper Creek Tuesday 6-4. Rob Frey, now 4-0, went the distance for the Saxons, allowing five hits and three earn­ ed runs, striking out eight and walking one. Ryan Martin stroked a two-run double, and Dave Ehradt also drove in a pair of runs with a single. Hastings, which improved to 9-2 overall and 4-2 in the league, also totalled five hits in the game. Thursday Hastings suffered its first losses of the year, as it was swept by Hillsdale in a doubleheader. The Hornets scored the winning run in the bottom of the seventh in the first game to pull out a 9-8 win. Jesse Lyons took the loss to fall to 2-1 on the season Jarred Castelein and Jason Markley each drove in a pair of runs to lead the Hastings offense. In the nightcap. Hillsdale tagged Markley with his first loss of the season. 8-5. Jim Merrick drove in two runs, while Ryan Madden and Dan Roberts also collected RBIs for the Saxons. Hastings will be host to Albion tonight. Banner at any of these area locations... In Hastings — Hastings J Vs rip Harper Creek couldn't play basketball. A native of the Chicago area. Russell didn't start playing until much later than most of the other kids in his neighborhood. But when he did, he never looked back. Russell landed at the University of Michigan and led the Wolverines all the way to the national championship game. He was All-Big 10 three straight years. He was also a member of the New York Knicks world championship team of 1970, playing with NBA greats such as Walt Frazier. He became the coach of the fledgling Grand Rapids Hoops franchise early this past season after former coach Jim Sleeper was fired and turned the team around, guiding the Hoops to a playoff berth and a near upset of the Albany Patroons, who had the best record in the CBA. Russell wouldn't say what he thought his future held for him, but hinted that he would like to coach in the NBA or at a major college program when his CBA days are over. The Rotary Club plans to make tire lun­ cheon an annual event. Bosley Pharmacy C & B Discount Cappon Oil City Food and Beverage Country Pantry D.J. Electric Eberhard’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Jacobs Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R & J’s Riverview Grocery Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery C.J. Take Out Doug’s Market Todd’s Grocery Hook’s Drugs Kloosterman’s Coop In Middleville — Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Middle Mart Village Grocery Sinke’s Service In Nashville — Charlie’s Southend K & M Meats Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl’s Market Thornapple Lk. Gen. Store In Lake Odessa — Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market Cappon’s Quick Stop In Freeport— L& J’s Our Village General Store In Dowling— Dan’s Grocery Dowling Corner Store Gun Lake— Joe’s Grocery Weick's Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart In Delton — Others — Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Sav-Way Mini Mart, Vermontville Banfield General Store Quick Stop Food. Battle Creek Country Store - Bellevue Woodland Centre - Woodland �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 2, 1991 Lake Odessa News: Our doors are open...Come help us celebrate! We re having an open house and you’re invited. When? Saturday. May 11 from I-3 pin Where? Middleville Doctors P.C. 4695 N. Middleville Road. Suite I There will be a clown, balloons and a magic show tor the kids... plus food, beverages, tours, and frwcholesterol. blood pressure, and colon cancer screenings.^^^^^ Hope to see you I <______ Friends of the Library Wl11 meet Tuesday. May 7 at 7 p.m. at the Lake Odessa Com­ munity Library. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet Thursday, May 9. at 7:30 p.m. at Lake Manor. A staff member of Charlton Park Historic Village will be the speaker, with a program on restoration of the Upjohn house. There will be election of three directors. This is the annual meeting of the Society. Peg Possehn is the newly-appointed member of the board of directors of the Lake Odessa Community Library by appointment of the Odessa Township Board. She and her husband. Robert, have a farm on Jordan l-akc Road. Some weeks ago, a new drain was installed parallel to Jordan Lake Avenue in the open field* in the east Now the Tupper Lake Street block east of the avenue Is closed to traffic while the drain is being installed further north. Traffic meantime is rerouted onto Algar Street and Morion or Emerson. Arbor Day ceremonies were held Wednes­ day. April 24. A new evergreen was planted on the lot south of the post office. The Lake Odessa Feed Store Gang, friends of Friends of the Library, will present their second program Saturday evening. May 11. at the high school auditorium. - NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING — HOPE TOWNSHIP On Changes to the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance May 6, 1991 — 7:00 p.m. HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL on M-43 Between Shultz and Head Lake Roads Items to be changed, added or deleted: (1) Delete all numbers before definitions. (2) Article II - Section 2.1 Definitions. (3) Separate The Planning Commission and The Zoning Board of Appeals • Establishment. Membership and Duties in Arti­ cle III. Article III shall become The Planning Commission. Article VI shall become The Zoning Board of Appeals. (4) Article IV • Special Exception Uses. (5) Article V • Site Plan Review. (6) Added New Article VII • Variance. (7) Article VI - Non Conforming Uses becomes Article VIII to read Non Conforming Uses, Structures and Lots. Added New Section 8.1 - Temporary Non Conforming Residence Use Permit. (8) Article VII becomes Article IX • Signs & Billboards (9) Article VIII becomes Article X - Area & Setback Regulations. (10) Article IX becomes Article XI - Regulations for Flood Hazard Areas. (11) Article X becomes Article XII - Parking Regulations. (12) Article XI becomes Article XIII - General Protective Regulations. (13) Article XII becomes Article XIV • Health, Sanitation and General Welfare. (14) Article XIII becomes Article XV - Establishment of Zoning Districts. (15) Article XIV becomes Article XVI - AR Zoning District: Agriculture and Rural Residential. (16) Article XV becomes Article XVII - RL 1 Zoning District: Single Family Residential Lake. (17) Article XVI becomes Article XVIII - RL 2 Zoning District: Single and Two Family Residential Lake. (18) Article XVII becomes Article XIX - MHP Zoning District: Manufactured Home Park or Plat District. (19) Article XVIII becomes Article XX • PUD Zoning District: Planned Unit Development. (20) Article XIX Rural Area Convenience Commercial becomes Article XXI - C Zoning Districts: Commercial. C-1 General Commercial District. C-2 Rural Area Convenience Commercial District. C-3 Heavy Commercial District. (21) Article XX becomes Article XXII - S Zoning District: State Land. (22) Article XXI becomes Article XXIII - NR Zoning District: Natural River District. (23) Added new Article XXIV -1 Zoning District: Industrial District. 1-1 Industrial District - Light I-2 Industrial District - General (24) Article XXII becomes Article XXV • Administration and Enforcement. (25) Article XXIII becomes Article XXVI - Validity, Amendments, Effective Date (26) Amend the Zoning District Map. Copies of these changes, additions and deletions are available and may be examined on Wednesdays during regular business hours. Any individuals wishing to voice comments or an opinion may do so in writing to the Hope Township Planning Com­ mission, 5483 S. Wall Lake Rd , Hastings, Ml 49058 or will be heard at the public hearing. Shirley R. Case Hope Township Clerk 948-2464 The brief strike of railroad workers came just after the crews had finished their work on the Fourth Avenue crossing Work is pro­ gressing on other crossings further east. The Meijer Dinner to benefit Project Care was well attended at the VFW Hall April 23. Memorial services were held at a Carson City church April 22 for Forrest Hummel. 79. retired businessman. He is survived by his wife. Delora. and children Colleen (James) Kelly. Jean (Dean) Hyde of Lake Odessa. Bonnie (Richard) Walthom of Crystal and Warner Hummel. Helen Gray at the Clark Memorial Home in Grand Rapids was pleased to have three vititora Ih'in Lake Odessa Inst week Thurs­ day. Before her residency at the retirement home, she was a patient at Borgcss Hospital, Sheila Veitch is luted by Michigan State University as a graduate at the end of winter term. Former judge James Banks has opened a law practice adjacent to Lakewood Real Estate on M-50 Jordan Lake Street. Ionia County real estate transfers include those of David and Harriet Fillion to Jay Bar­ nhart of Alto; Ruth Dews to Joseph and Crystal Hickey of Woodland; Ernest and Estelle Cusack to Glen and Sara Bryant; Glen and Sana Bryant to Janet Jackson of Grand Rapids; David and Carol McCaul to Edward and Barbara Mason of Clarksville; David and Eleanor Patrick to Charles and Nancy Poquette; and Jenaro and Sherri Colon to Douglas and Donna Becher. The annual CROP Walk was held Sunday with an outstanding number of walkers, 147, plus three staff volunteers. The overcast skies and moderate temperature made the day very pleasant for walking. Again, the walkers with the most years in age were Ralph Towsend and Leslie Smith. Leslie has turned 78 since his walk last year. Likely the youngest was the infant of James Zook and wife, having a stroller ride. Anita Dubs and son Jarod had Kessa and Feenix ©»• icashes. Feenix is in training to be a help** • * for a stroke victim and will be able to retrieve items and do other valuable functions. Carl’s Supermarket provided the cookies for the walkers returning to St. Edward's parking lot. A big cooler of ice water was welcomed there, and at Lake Manor, where Millie Sensiba was the hostess, and at Central United Methodist Church, where Dawn Deardorff welcomed the walkers. Arrangements were made by Ann Ruder, president of Lakewood Hunger Coalition. Doris McCaul and Marian Klein. There were many parent/chlld combina­ tions. Among the grandparent/grandchild duo« were Marie Brxxlbeck and grand daughter. Kasey Brodbcck; Larry Rohrbachcr and Christina Gutheridgc Barbara Farman of Sunfield with JcixKa and Jonathan Farman The Rev. Keith Laidler and Ann Ruder pro­ vided the sendoff with prayer and words of encouragement. On a display table were packets of rice, two ounces per sack, a typical daily ration tn many people of the Third World. The firs’, shipment of books from The Library of America have arrived at the Lake Odessa Community Library, but must await clearance by the Lakeland Cooperative Library before they can be entered on the computer. Some libraries in the Lakewood area are in the process of changing their catalogue system, which causes the temporary delay. 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AMD TWO FAMILY RUIMXTIAL LAKE MOBILE HOKE FARK 0 HOPE TOWNSHIP • PLANNED UNIT DEVELOFKian RURAL AREA CONVF.NIRMCE COmUCJAL STATE LARD NATURAL RIVER TRIBUTARY OFFICIAL. ZuNiNG IVIAF* RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO HOPE TOWNSHIP ZONING MAP: 1. Wilkenson Lake - Section 31, Show all of Steven’s Wooded Acres hooked together (RL-2). Remove RL-1 lying between Jones & Mud Lakes. 2. Wall Lake • Section 29 & 32, from intersection Cordes & Walldorff Rd. West along both sides of Walldorf f Rd. to M-43, then along M-43 both sides of highway to a point which lies 1490.91 feet East and 516.40 feet South of Northwest corner Section 32. then dua East 322 to shore of Wall Lake, the depth of this strip shall be 300 feet from the shore of Wall Lake (RL-2) 3. Long Lake - Section 20, l-Go-Wild Plat lying North­ easterly of Guernsey Lake Rd. and South westerly of Long Lake. (RL-2) A. Section 16 & 27, show on map better location of Acker’s Point where comes almost to M-43. (RL-2) B. Section 16, Oakhill Resort. Which West line abuts Hinewood Plat and the South and East line the shore of Long Lake. (RL-2) C. Section 16, metes and bounds abutting Northerly line of Oakhill Resort, then along Long Lake t<* South line of Camp Michawana property, North line being said South line Camp Michawana. West line Wilkins Road. (RL-2) 4. Lake 21 - Section 21, Scott’s Hillside Park Plat, lying South of Lake 21. (RL-1) 5. Bowker Lake - Section 22, Walthor Plat, lying West of Bowker Lake. (RL-1) 6. Guernsey Lake • A. Section 19, metes and bounds with West line be­ ing East line of Lakewood Estates Plat, South line Guernsey Lake Rd., East line East Section line, North line shore Guernsey Lake. (RL-2) 7. 5. 9. 10. 11. B. Section 20, Baker-Haas Plat, Oakridge Plat, Dian*. Shores Plat and from East line Diana Shores Plat then along shore Guernsey Lake to West line of Techland Plat (Section 17) a depth of 300 feet. Boun­ dary lines of above; West & North line Guernsey Lake, East line being West line of Techland Plat. South line Guernsey Lake Road. (RL-2) C. Show all of Techland Plat on Map. Section 17 (RL-2) D. Section 18, Sunny Shore Subdivision, lying North of Guernsey Lake bordering on Keller Rd. (RL-2) Head Lake • Section 9, Westview Plat and from North line of Westview Plat along shore of Head Lake to North and South 1/8 line Section 9. Depth of 300 feet. (RL-2) Tillotson Lake - Section 2. metes and bounds located in the NE ’A NW ’/« Sec. 2 with North line being North section line, East line Tillotson Lake Road, then along shore line Tillotson Lake for West line. (RL-2) Big Cedar Lake • Section 34, metes and bounds located in NE ’A, SE ’A Section 34 with West line be­ ing North & South 1/8 line. South line shore of Big Cedar Lake, East line East section line. North line which is begin North 1/8 Post, SE ’A Section 34, then South 550 feet, ther East 306.01 feet, then North 65 Degrees 12' East 461.29 feet, then North 29 Degrees 48' West 54.13 feet, then North 76 Degrees ir East 241 feet, then South 68 Degrees 57' East 414.83 feet to Lake, then Northeasterly to East section line. (RL-2) Cedar Creek • Section 35, Leinaar Plat No. 1 lying North of Cedar Creek. (RL-1) Change Section 31. C Zone to C-3 Zone Change Sections 25 and 36, C Zone to C-2 Zone. Change Section 20. C Zone to C-2 Zone. Consolidating domestic subsidiaries of the National Bank of Hastings in the state of Michigan, at the close of business on March 31, 1991, published in response to call made by Comptroller of the Currency, under title 12, United States Code, Section 161. Charter Number 13857 Comptroller of the Currency Seventh District. STATEMENT OF RESOURCES AND LIABILITIES: ASSETS THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS Cash and balance due from depository institutions: Non-interest-bearing balances andcurrencyand coin......................... 2,481 Interest-bearing balances....................................................................... 800 Securities.................................................................................................... 11,136 Federal Funds sold..................................................................................... none Securities purchased under agreements toresell ................................. none Loans and lease financing receivables: Loans, and leases, net of unearned income....................................... 22,243 LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses....................................... 159 LESS: Allocated transfer risk reserve................................................... nnne Loans and leases, net of unearned income, allowance, and reserve 22,084 Assets held in trading accounts............................................................... none Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases)...................... 935 Other real estate owned............................................................................. 65 Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies none Customers’ liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding............ none Intangible assets........................................................................................ none Other assets................................................................................................ 643 Total assets ................................................................................................ 38,144 Losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C.1823(j)....................................... none Total assets and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(j)............ 38,144 LIABILITIES: DEPOSITS: In domestic offices................................................................................. 34,089 Noninterest-bearing............................................................................. 5,394 Interest-bea.'ing .................................................................................. 28,695 Federal funds purchased........................................................................... none Securities sold under agreements to repurchase ................................. none Demand notes issued to the U.S. Treasury............................................. none Other borrowed money............................................................................... none Mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases .... none Bank's liability on acceptances executedand outstanding................... none Subordinated notes and debentures ....................................................... none Other liabilities ............................................................................................ 364 Total liabilities............................................................................................ 34.453 Limited-life preferred stock....................................................................... none EQUITY CAPITAL Perpetual preferred stock........................................................................... none Common stock............................................................................................ 550 Surplus ........................................................................................................ 520 Undivided profits and capital reserves..................................................... 2.621 LESS: Net unrealized loss on marketableequity securities................... none Total equity capital.................................................................................... 3,691 Losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(j)....................................... none Total equity capital and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(j) 3,691 Total liabilities, limited-life preferred stock, equity capital, and losses deffered pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823Q)................................................. 38,144 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 2. 1991 — Page 15 Eberhard President Rich Beishuizen (left), Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray and Store Manager Dave Hammond took part in the ribbon cutting ceremonies Monday morning outside the new supermarket. Ribbon cutting opens Eberhard The Eberhard Supermarket held its grand opening Monday morning with a ribbon­ cutting ceremony attended by company and city officials. The new store actually opened its doors to customers several weeks ago at its new loca­ tion in the strip mail on West State Street, but the official grand opening was delayed until this week. Eberhard’s is the last of the stores that plan­ ned to open in the mall. The plaza’s first te­ nant, the County Post, opened almost a year and a half ago. Legal Notices MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE — Default ho* been mode in the condition* of o mortgage mode by Thoma* E. Powell and Lori L. Powell, husband and wife to Comerico Bank-Detroit, a National Banking Association, Mortgagee, djted June 30, 1989 and recorded on September 21, 1989, in Liber 488, on page 554. Barry County Records, Michigan, Barry on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dole hereof the lum of TWELVE THOUSAND TWO DOLLARS AND 44 CENTS ($12,002.44), in­ cluding interest at 12.0% per annum. Ad|ustable Rate Mortgagee. Rote may change on 1 -1,4-1,7-1, and 10-1 of each year. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premise*, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 11:00 A.M. o'clock on May 30, 1991. Sold premises ore situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA, Barry County. Michigan, and are describ­ ed as: The South 350 feet of the West 250 feet of the East 29 ocres of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, Assyria Township. Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 mbnth(s) from’ ' ♦he date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 day* from the date of such sale. Dated: April 18, 1991 Comerica Bank-Detroit, Mortgagee Trott and Trott Attorneys for Mortgagee 31000 Telegraph Rood, Suite 170 Birmingham. Michigan 48010-3411 File *91030701 (5/16) Shite ol Michigan Probate Coart County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Estate File No. 91-20549-1E Estate of Jock Dee Cramer, Deceased. Social Security No. 374-42-5734. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On April 8, 1991, in the probate courtroom. Hastings, Michigan, before Pamela Miller, register, a hearing was held on the petition of Marilyn Cramer reauesting that Marilyn Cramer be appointed personal representative of Jock Dee Cramer who lived at 2710 Norris, Middleville, Michigan, and who died March 1, 1990. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further Given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. Date: 4-19-91 Herbert R. Tanner, Jr. (P39392) -300 Trust Building — 40 Pearl N.W. Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 616/459-6251 Marilyn Cramer c/o 300 Trust Building 40 Pearl N.W. Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 .610/459-6251 (5/2) The supermarket had been located in a much smaller building near the comer of Broadway and State streets for about 10 years before making the move into the mall. Company officials on hand for the ribbon cutting were Eberhard President Rich Beishuizen, District Manager Bob VanHoven, Store Manager Dave Hammond, Baker Supervisor Rudy Veeneman, Meat & Deli Supervisors Willie Woellper and Dirk Spiker and Assistant Store Manager Steve Pierce. City officials who attended were Mayor Mary Lou Gray, Council Members Miriam White, Esther Walton, Donald Spencer and Linda Watson and Clerk Sharon Vickery and Treasurer Jane Barlow. Beishuizen told the gathering that Eberhard plans to donate S50 to the city for the July 4 parade in Hastings to honor the troops who took part in Operation Desen Storm. Installed as officers of the Hasting's Moose Sunday.were (front row, from left) Laurence "Honk" Keeler, two-year trustee; Robert Ward, governor; Laurence Cooley, acting sergeant-at-arms, Merle Garber, junior governor; Emmett Swan, sergeant-at-arms; Kenneth Bouchard, administrator; Hastings Moose Lodge installs officers NEWS NEWS Everyweek of your local community, appears in the Banner File No. 91-20558-IE Estate of Thomas M. Eberly. Deceased. Social Security Number 374-40-5238. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest In the estate may be barred or af.fected by this hearing. ' TAKE NOTICE: On April 17, 1991, in the probate courtroom. Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing was •held on the petition of Sidney D. Durham re­ questing that he be appointed personal represen­ tative of the Estate of Thomas M. Eberly who lived ■at 3740 Sheffield. Hickory Corners, Michigan 49060, Michigan and who died Morch 2. 1991; and ■requesting also that the will of the deceased doted ,February 25, 1991 and codicils be admitted to •probate. . Creditors of the deceased are notified that all ^claims against the estate will be forever barred •unless presented to the (proposed) personal .representative or to both the probate court and the ■(proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice. Notice •is further given that the estate will then be assign,»d to entitled persons appearing of record. •Date. 4-23-91 1 Andis Svikis (P36039) flutier. Durham & Svikis J02 N. Riverside Drive Parchment, Ml 49004 •(616) 349-7686 'Sidney D. Durham (P13040) •202 N. Riverview Drive (Parchment. Ml 49004 K616) 349-7686 (5/2) Pamela Bumbalough, social services chairman; Irene Cutchall, star recorder; Mabie Foote, chaplin; Alicia Lethcoe, junior regent; Patt Boggus, junior graduate regent; Carol Harshman, publicity chairman; (third row} Margaret Abbott, installing guide; Harriett Durkee, installing chaplin; Barbara Sams, past junior regent; and Lila Helrigel, installing regent. The women of the Hastings Moose Lodge installed Sunday are (front-row, from left) Irene Clark, guide; Maria Garrett, installing chairman; Kate Bennett, treasurer; Claudia Hoaqlin, argus; .AIise Swan, senior regent chairman; Margaret Wilkes, college regent; Sue Furlong, guide; Marjory Garber, recorder; (second row) Jo Nichols, academy of friendship; Call to... Subscribe 948-8051 Wishing David S. McDuffee DALE BOULTER ATTORNEY AT LAW 9809 Cherry Valley Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-2112 or 1-8OO-594-5119 a Grand 44th Birthday HELP WANTED Love from us all! Your family • PURCHASING AGENT • Divorce • Real Estate • Business • Probate OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 9-5 Need excellent phone skills and to be a self-starter. Must have some knowledge of Lotus. Part time 8 a.m. to noon Monday thru Friday. • FACILITY COOK WE ALSO CARRY: Flexible Hour Cafeteria Style Cook Experience Now accepting employment applications. Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. only. AU. FEES ARE EMPLOYER PAID We specialize In Permanent & Temporary Placement and Contract & Payroll Services Call 948-8600 JVISE PERSONNEL SERVICES INC. P.O. Box 126 129 E. State St. Hastings, MI 49058 State of Michigan Probate Court PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Estate Howard "Hoot" Gibson, one-year trustee; John Kasinsky, installing officer; Michael Beck, three-year trustee, Paul Clark, past governor, Jerry Price, and Duane Wilkins, outer guard. Missing from the photo are Bob Wellman, prelate; Dick Beck, inner guard; and Jim Breitner, treasurer. Barry Expo Cent&r/Road Construction and Excavation ADVERTISEMENT INVITATION TO BID PROJECT: Barry Expo Center ADDRESS:5778 N. Middleville Road Hastings, Ml 49058 Sealer! bids for construction of unpaved roads, foundation and footing excavation, and drainage ex­ cavation and backfilling will be received at the office of the Owner, Barry County Agricultural Society, at the above address until May 10th, 1991. Bids will be opened at 7:00 p.m. May 10th, 1991. Award will be made after evaluation by the Owner. One copy of plans per prospective bidder may be obtained at the office of the Owner at no cost. No bidder may withdraw their bid for a period of 30 days from the date of receipt of bids. The Owner reserves the right to waive any re­ quirements or informalities in bidding or to reject any and all bids at their absolute discretion. OWNER: Barry County Agricultural Society Don Geukes, President I ■ fog/**NOW 15 0N "ORIGINS” " Luxur, No-Wax Vim I Flooring Inspired by Nature... 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Brown In-Store Decorating Service f bi k irl �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 2, 1991 Man pleads guilty in robbery J Ad Graphics News Service A Battle Creek man pleaded guilty last week to unarmed robbery in connection with the theft of cash, jewelry and other items from a Johnstown Township home last July. Calvin B. Ingram, 47, also pleaded guilty April 22 to a habitual offender charge alleg­ ing he has a previous conviction in 1975 for armed robbery. He faces up to 22 1/2 years in prison when he is sentenced May 23. Additional charges of entering without breaking, larceny and possession of stolen property will be dismissed when he is sen­ tenced. Ingram is one of two men who held up an 89-year-old man in his home on Wabascon CLASSIFIEDS ■The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 CONGRATULATIONS Josh Duits, Student of the Month November and April Love, Mom and Dad Business Services For Sale Automotive DELJVERLNG SAND, gravel, fill & topsoil. 945-3061, 852-2108._________________ FACSIMILE SERVICE: Send or receive your Fax Transmis­ sions. For more information cal): Midwest Communications 616-948-9633. Ask for Sue or Rosie.____________________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888. CHRYSLER LE BARON Coupe, 1990, V-6. Call 948-4455, ad #3009 for more info. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE. Residential, busi­ Lost <£ Found ness, and window washing. FOUND: black Cocker Spaniel, Regular or occasional service. Bristol/Long Lake area. AU workers bonded. 945-9448 758-3223. WILLIE’S ASPHALT PAVING: Seal coating, patch­ For Sale ing. 517-852-2108, 945-3061. FOR SALE 1984 Wheel Horse GT 1100, never mowed, snow WOLFF TANNING BEDS. blade, used only in winters, New Commerical, home units, $900. 945-3252 or 948-4183. from S199. Lamps, lotions, accessories. Monthly payments SEA-SPRITE 15 l/2ft tri-hull low as SI8. Call today FREE w/70 hp. metor including trailer NEW Color Catalog. and cover. Phone days, 1-800-462-9197. 945-3445 after 6pm 945-3245. Recreation CUSTOMER SERVICE Allcnlion! Direct factory outlet, needs 15 to 18 ambitious people to start immediately. S8-SI0 to start. For interview call, 968-1166 between 9am-5pm. Real Estate FOR SALE: 3 BEDROOM Ranch. Two car garage, central air, nice neighborhood. 948-8259. Jobs Wattled CHILD CARE moLher of 2 would like to care for your child(ren) in my home. License application in process. Close to Northeastern. Avail, beginning June 3. Call evenings, 945-2936. CUSTOM DECKS Free esti­ mates, creative quality work­ manship. Call Leonard Builders, 374-7274. Thank You Community Notices STATE COIN SHOW - May 3, ATTENTION CAMPERS 4, 10-7, May 5 10-5. Grand Park your camper or RV on Rapids Grand Center, 120 deal­ Cloverdale Lake, Delton. Come ers. Free admission. Buy, sell, and go all summer. 962-8443. trade coins. design • copywriting paste-up • illustration ■ Help Wanted (616)946-2133 De DecKer Advertising] I G NIC-J D E 5 116 East State Street ■ Hastings RNs/LPNs Need part-time and every other weekend, on our day and afternoon shifts. We are looking for someone with leadership skills to work in our geriatric facility. Wages based on experience. We offer health insurance, vacation benefits and competitive wages. Contact Lorraine Glover, D.O.N. for an Interview... Thornapple Manor 2700 NASHVILLE RD., HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (616) 945-2407 CARD OF THANKS A tribute to our father, Neil Allerding Sr. We the children of Neil Allerding wish to express our sincere appreciation and gratitude to the many friends and our families for their concern and remembcrancc during our father’s illness and to those who were able to pay him their last respect. We want to thank Reverend Elms and his wife for their comforting service at his funeral. Thank you Reverend Elms for spending that special lime each week for the past year with our father. We know without your concern, guidance and comfort that our dad would not be saved and resting in peace in Heaven. He will suffer pain no more. And that has given us comfort also. Thanks to all the nurses and doctors at the Borgcss Trauma Center for your special care in making his last days comfortable. To Cirrbach Funeral Home, your special kindness and comfort surrounded all of us. Thank you for your care and to the Moose Lodge for the nice luncheon. And for a “Very Special” thank you to our step mother, Mclva Allerding. You cared for many people before you had to care for our dad. He was so lucky that you were a registered nurse for all those years. You were able to give him the best of care and love he could have ever gotten You always pul him first, before yourself and somehow still help others. We will never forget that with out you our father probably would’nt have lived as long as he did. You’ve always been a good mother to his children and wc will always love you. I pray that now your life can be at peace also and with the time you deserve your health will get better. Dad knew he demanded your every minute. I know he would wish for you as wc do that your life will be blessed with love and happiness. God bless you. Your family Neil Jr., James Vicki, Russell and Larry “ WIFE WANTED This sewing machine company has been author zed to offer to the public a quantity of new special 1991 WHITE HEAVY DUTY ZIG ZAG sewing machines that are made of MET AL and sew on all fabrics. Levi's canvas, upholstery, nylon, strr tch, vinyl, silk, EVEN SEWS ON LEATHER! No attachments needed lor buttonholes (any size), monograms, hems, sews on buttons, satin stitches, overcasts, darns, appliques and more. Just set dials and see magic happen without old fashioned cams or programmers. These WHITE HEAVY DUTY MACHINES are suitable for home, professional or school room sewing. 10-year limited Warranty. YOUR PRICE WITH AD ’99.00 Check, cash. Discover, Visa, MasterCard, American Express accepted. Brand new in factory sealed cartons. THIS OFFER GOOD ONLY AT THIS LOCATION @ Ben Franklin 588 CAPITAL S.W., BATTLE CREEK Wed., May 1 thru Sat., May 4 ONLY! Wed., Thurs., Fri. 9:30-6 pm; Sat. 9-5 pm • 963 4849 • CARD OF THANKS The family of Tecla Adinolfi Snow wishes to thank everyone who has helped ease the pain of our loss. The staff of Pennock Hospital that made preparations for blood transfusions, the Oncology DepL of MSU Clinic, St Lawrence Hospital, nurses and staff of the Oncology Dept. Genther Funeral Home for fast dependable accurate service and Reverend DcGrootcs fine words. The residents of Sundago Park where she enjoyed many summers with them. Russ Fulong and his crew for groom­ ing our lawn when wc were preoccupied ciscwhcre. Also Don and Jeanette Joseph for knowing exactly what to do at the right time as did Illa Steward, Peg Purchis and the U-Sharit Ext. group, also all who remem­ bered her with beautiful plants, cards and flowers. Homer Snow Robert Snow & family Larry Snow & family Randy Snow & family Barbara & Jerry Mitchell Road in July 1990. Michigan State Police said the men approached the home and talked with the resident, claiming their car had bro­ ken down near by. The resident let the men come into the house to use his phone. Once inside, they asked him to give them a few dollars. When the elderly man pulled out his wallet, the two grabbed it and took several other items in the house and left. Ingram is expected to be extradited to Cali­ fornia after his sentencing to face murder charges in connection with a 1974 homicide. Following his arrest in November for the Johnstown Township robbery, Ingram wrote a letter to Barry County Jail officials, con­ fessing to a 16-year-old murder and robbery in Hollywood, Calif. The story turned out to be true, and Ingram was charged in January in California with the 1974 stabbing of a middle-aged shopkeeper,. Frank Brewer, in a fight over money Brewer allegedly owed Ingram's girlfriend for her ser­ vices as a prostitute. Ingram also intended to steal a gun he knew Brewer kept in his second-hand store on Western Avenue in Hollywood. When Brewer refused to pay the money In­ gram claimed he owed, the two fought. In­ gram said he stabbed the man several times, took cash and credit cards from the victim and left. Police in Hollywood discovered Brewer s body later in the day but were unable to lo­ cate the site of the murder. Authorities fol­ lowed the pattern of illegal purchases made on the victim's stolen credit cards as far as Battle Creek. Authorities were surprised Ingram con­ fessed to committing a nearly forgotten crime for which he never was suspected. But Detec­ tive Sgt. Ken DeMott of the Barry County Sheriff Department thinks Ingram gambled he would be shipped out immediately to Cal­ ifornia, where a sentence for murder in Los Angeles would be shorter than a sentence for unarmed robbery in Barry County. Ingram previously was charged with mur­ der and armed robbery after stabbing a taxicab driver in Battle Creek in 1973. Ingram fled to California, where he said he murdered Brewer in 1974 and then returned to Michigan. Police arrested Ingram for the first murder after his return, and he was convicted of armed robbery and unlawful killing and sen­ tenced to 10 to 15 years in prison. In other court business: •A man who grew 557 marijuana plants near his home on Butler Road was sentenced last Thursday to spend two to four years in prison. Randall M. Cartwright, 31, formerly of Cedar Springs, also was ordered to pay $1,000 in court costs and S500 in fines. Cartwright was arrested at his home near Butler and Case roads after holding police at bay for two-hours with a .22 caliber revolver. Michigan State Police attempted to uproot Cartwright's crop in August 1990 when Cartwright appeared at the door of his mobile home with a loaded weapon. Police eventu­ ally talked him into surrendering. Cartwright was charged with manufacture of marijuana and use of a firearm to commit a felony. He pleaded guilty in March to the drug offense in exchange for the dismissal of the weapons charge. Police said most the plants were between eight and 10 feet tall and were worth as much as 51,000 per plant •A Hastings man accused of defrauding the Barry Count}' Department of Social Services has been placed on probation last week and given a delayed sentence. Virgil R. Nicewander, 37, of 336 1/2 W. State St. will be sentenced April 2, 1992 on a charge of attempting to defraud the DSS by failing to inform the department of a change in his financial state. But if he completes his probationary term successfully, the matter could be dropped at the time. Nicewander was arrested in March on charges he continued to receive aid worth more than 5500 from the DSS between November 1989 and April 1990, though he no longer was eligible to receive it. Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner wel­ comes and encourages letters Io the editor as a means of express­ ing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general inter­ est. The following guidelines have been established Io help you: •Make your letter brief and to the point. •Letters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must include their sig­ nature, address and phone num­ ber. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Police Seat Rutland Twp. man robbed at home RUTLAND TWP. - A man was robbed at gun point Sunday afternoon as he unlocked the back door of his home, according to Barry County Sheriffs deputies. The robber made off with a wallet that held S50 and personal identification. Deputies said the resident, of the 5200 block of Upton Road, was standing at the rear door of his home at 4 p.m. Sunday when he was grabbed across his chest from behind. The victim told authorities his attacker said: "I have a gun. Give me your wallet." The resident took the wallet out of his back pocket and handed it to the robber, who then fled on foot through the back yard and across a field. The victim told deputies he did not see a gun or the suspect’s face. But he described the robber as a man with a very deep-pitched voice and strong, muscular arms. He said the suspect stood at least 5-foot 8-inches tall and wore dark clothing. Using a tracking dog, authorities located the empty wallet behind the home in an old shack. The dog then led police along a fence row to a field before losing the scent. Coins, jewelry, safes stolen from house ORANGEVILLE TWP. - Nearly $4,500 in household goods were reported stolen last week in an afternoon burglary on Bcvcr Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said a VCR, a phone answering machine, two fireproof safes, valuable coins, and watches and jewelry were taken in the April 23 burglary in the 9200 block of Sever Road. Deputies said the burglar kicked open the front door to enter the house and searched the building, throwing items around in each room. The burglar found the safes in the master bedroom closet and took a pillow case off a bed to use to carry stolen goods. Deputies said a United Parcel Service delivery man saw nothing unusual at the house at 1:30 p.m., but the owner discovered the break-in when he returned at 4:15 p.m. The owner estimated the damage to the front door and surrounding frame at $1,000. Authorities have no suspects but have information about a car and its occupants who were seen traveling in the area that afternoon. Motorist hospitalized after striking tree PRAIRIEVILLE TWP. - A Plainwell driver was airlifted to Borgcss Hospital in Kalamazoo Saturday morning after crashing into a tree along Doster Road. Chad E. Earle, 20, was in fair condition Wednesday in Borgess’ neuro-intensive care unit, according to a hospital spokesman. Rescue workers from Delton Fire Department pried open the 1982 Ford pickup truck to free Earle after the 2:40 a.m. accident north of 3 Mile Road. Deputies said Earle was not wearing a safety belt Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Earle was northbound on Doster Road when his truck crossed the center line and ran off the road. The vehicle hit a road sign and came back onto the road. The truck then ran off the west side of the road a second time and struck a tree. Motorcyclist held for fleeing police HASTINGS - A motorcyclist who attempted to outrun police was arrested last week for drunken driving. Wayne H. Ellsworth, 29, of 417 S. Dibble St., was taken into custody after the 10 p.m. incident April 24. Police said Ellsworth has three previous convictions for drunken driving as well as an earlier conviction for fleeing police and two prior convictions for driving with a suspended license. Hastings Police said they observed Ellsworth's motorcycle driving erratically on Young Street near Marshall Street When the attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver accelerated to 40 to 50 mph, drove through five stop signs on Washington Street and pulled into the Hastings High School parking lot * Returning to Young Street the driver tipped the bike over, throwing himself and a pas­ senger to the pavement Police said neither were seriously injured. Ellsworth registered 0.23 percent on a preliminary breathalyzer test and was arrested for drunken driving. He was taken to Pennock Hospital for a blood test and was lodged in the Barry County Jail. Bicyclist struck by passing car HASTINGS TWP. - A 48-year-old bicyclist was injured last Thursday when he was struck by a motorist on South Broadway. Robert Bertrand, of 1094 Ogimas, Hastings, remained in serious condition Wednesday at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids after the incident on South Broadway, north of Robinwood Drive. The driver of the car, Vincent Pope, 78, of 530 N. Broadway, was not injured in the accident Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Pope was driving north on South Broadway when attempted to pass Bertrand, who was riding along the right side of the road. ' Pope told deputies he lost sight of the bicyclist and did not see the collision. Bertrand was airlifted to Butterworth Hospital after the accident The incident remains under investigation. Pregnant motorist hurt in rollover CARLTON TWP. - A pregnant motorist was injured Friday in a two-car rollover acci­ dent on Brown Road. Christina L. Price, 32, of 235 East St, Freeport was taken to Pennock Hospital after the 4:40 p.m. accident east of Fry Road. She latei was transported to Butterworth Hospi­ tal in Grand Rapids where she was treated and released, according to a hospital spokeswoman. The other driver, Roberta E. Yoder, 41, of 2430 Jarman Road, Hastings, was not in­ jured, according to Barry County Sheriffs deputies. Deputies said a sharp hill just before a driveway in the 3400 block of Brown Road con­ tributed to the accident. Yoder, who was driving east on Brown, made a left turn into the driveway on the north side of the road and was struck by Price’s car, which was westbound on Brown. The impact forced Price’s car off the south side of the road. The vehicle rolled end over end, then rolled over sideways at least two more time before coming to rest on its wheels, deputies said. Price, who was not wearing a seat belt, was taken to Pennock Hospital by Lake Odessa Ambulance. Price told deputies she drove over the top of the hill, saw the car turning into the driveway, and attempted to stop. Deputy Sheriff SgL Robert Abendroth said the driveway is hidden from view of west­ bound drivers until they are almost upon it No citations were issued. Household goods stolen from storage bin MIDDLEVILLE - Shoes, clothing and bedroom furniture were reported stolen Friday from River Valley Mini Storage, 612 Grand Rapids St. The theft is connected with family dispute but is a criminal matter nevertheless, accord­ ing to Barry County Sheriff’s deputies. Authorities said a man cut off locks on several storage bins, removed items from them and put his own locks on the bins. Items taken include three bundles of clothing stored in plastic bags, a mattress and bed frame and lamps. The items were valued at SI,300 Deputies have a suspect in the case. (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service). Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058 Advertise Garage Sales in the Banner! � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-05-09.pdf c3f4f00a109f9e283bfea43a0acef44b PDF Text Text The honor roll for area track Rotary honors Hastings Top 10 See Listings, Page 13 See Story, Page 2 Jondahl talks pb about budget See Story, Page 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings VOLUME 137, NO. 15 Banner PRICE 25' THURSDAY, MAY 9. 1991 News Briefs Gate fees at Fair to go up Adrounie named to state panel V. Harry Adrounie of Hastings has been appointed by Gov. John Engler to the State Hazardous Waste Policy Committee. Adrounie, who will represent county government on the panel, was one of four people appointed by Engler to replace four standing members. The other three appointees were John Daher of Lansing, representing townships; Heidi Grether of Haslett, chair; and Joyce VanKeulen of Kentwood, representing cities. Adrounie, whose term will expire Jan. 1,1992, was named to fill the seat left by Deborah Cherry of Flint. Engler wrote to Adrounie, "Congratulations on your appointment. I am confident that Michigan will benefit from your public service and I hope you will receive great personal satisfaction from being a part of Michigan state government. The Hazardous Waste Policy Commit­ tee was created by Act 246 of 1987, an amendment to the Hazardous Waste Management Act. The committee is charged with updating the state hazar­ dous waste management plan adoped by the Natural Resources Commission in 1982. The auditorium is noted as a principal feature of Central School's Interior by the State Historical Register Com­ mission. The Central School Auditorium Renovation Comtdlttefe Is currently soliciting funds to refurbish the ag­ ing facility. Central Auditorium is historic site by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Michigan Historical Commission has listed Hastings' Central Elementary School and Auditorium, 509 S. Broadway, in the State Register of Historic Sites. “Central Elementary School and Auditorium has architectural note as the work of Warren S. Holmes, who specialized in school design," said John B. Swainson, Michigan Historical Commission President, in a May 7 letter to Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray. "The Michigan Education Association Building in Lansing, which he designed, is listed in the Michigan State Register of Historic Sites. Central Elementary School and Auditorium has historical significance as a symbol of long-time support for education by the citizens of Hastings." Gray said she is pleased to see the school designated as a historical site. “It (the school’s listing on the state register) will be recognized and placed on file at next Monday's City Council meeting,” she said. Carl Schoessel, Hastings Area School Superintendent,said he is also pleased with the commission's decision. Fire group’s plea misleading A state fire organization is phoning area residents asking for donations, but local fire authorities are warning citi­ zens to be wary of the group's sales pitch. Hastings Fire Chief Roger Cans said the Michigan Association of Firefight­ ers called at least one area resident this week asking for money to help fire edu­ cation locally. "They're telling people that funds are staying in Barry County for public fire education," Caris said. "That's not true." Caris said the Michigan Association of Firefighters is an actual organization but it has no ties to local firefighting agencies. No contributions given to the association are returned to local fire­ fighters, according to Caris. Felpausch to buy Lake O’ Plumb’s facade. A shallow, paired-columned portico with wrought iron balcony railing shelters the front entrance, and above it is a broad three-part window whose central unit has a broken pedimanl-capped surrounding. The frieze of the portico bears the school’s name. The school’s registration as a historic site under Act 10 of the Public Acts of 1955 will enable the school to purchase and display an official state identification marker noting the name of the site and the year of its listing. Local historian Esther Walton said the marker could cost from $500 to $1,000. Schoessel said he is not sure if or when the school will purchase a marker. “Everyone wants to put one out there (at the school) but they are expensive," he said. "I expect that we will look into the purchase, but we don’t know when we will do that." He also noted that the state would determine what would be inscribed on the sign, but the school would be able to review it and give its approval. "It’s a lengthy process and there will be a lot of discussion on how it will be paid for," said Schoessel. Local service organizations plan Mayor Exchange Day luncheon The Felpausch purchase of Plumb’s Value Rite in Lake Odessa is expected to be finalized soon, according to Don Lawrence, president of operations for Felpausch. Lawrence said last week that a ten­ tative agreement for the sale has been reached and all that’s left is working out the final details. There have been reports that Felpausch could open the Plumb’s grocery store as early as Friday, May 17. Felpausch, headquartered in Hastings, now owns 20 supermarkets and two con­ venience stores in 16 communities in Michigan and Indiana. Plumb’s, headquartered in Muskegon, has 15 stores. Its Lake Odessa grocery, which it purchased in 1985, has about 20 employees, who are members of the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 951. Felpausch is a non-union store. Hastings city officials and members of lo­ cal service organizations will entertain the mayor and City Council of Tecumseh at a luncheon Wednesday in observance of Mayor Exchange Day. In addition, the Hastings Exchange Club will present its annual Book of Golden Deeds Award to a local citizen. The honor is bestowed upon an individual as a tribute to commitment, time and dedication to com­ munity service. Members of Hastings Rotary, Kiwanis, Lio as and Exchange clubs will host the lun­ cheon, which will be held at the Hastings Country Club, for the visiting Tecumseh digni’aries and their counterparts from Hast­ ings. Guest speaker will be Greater Michigan Foundation Tiustee Jerry D. Roe of Lans­ ing. The Greater Michigan Foundation spon­ sors the annual Michigan Week celebration and the annual state-wide Mayor Exchange Day program. Michigan week, May 17-25, Blood drive set at Hastings High Hastings High School will sponsor its annual blood drive Thursday, May 16, at the gym from 9:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Tara Harbison is the Student Blood Drive Chairwoman. The goal for this drive is to collect 100 pints. Additional News Briefs Appear on Page 3 "It’s a real honor for us to have them (the commission) have one of our buildings designated as a state historical site," he said. Schoessel said he hopes the historical status will help with fund-raising for the renovation of Central Auditorium. "I’ve prepared letters to send to founda­ tions around the state which support education and cultural activities,” he said. "When we start getting responses, we’ll see if being on the historical register is helpful or not." The foundations Schoessel has written to in­ clude the Bartush Foundation in Grosse Pointe, the Dalton Foundation of Kalamazoo and the Miller Foundation of Battle Creek. Central School, a large, rectangular, twostory, Geogian Revival building with a red brick exterior trimmed with limestone, was built in 1931. The school is 233 feet long, across the symetrical, seven-pan front, and 133 feet wide. Its roof is flat except for the side-gable structure containing the main entrance and above and behind it a square-plan, wood cupola set on the midpoint of the central sec­ tion’s side-gable roof mark the center of the . is the only event of its type in the country that spends more than a week celebrating a state, its people, its traditions, its activities and resources. Michigan Week strives to promote Michigan both within and without its bor­ ders, to remind citizens and visitors of the state's proud heritage and create awareness of the importance of Michigan’s industry and commerce. Speaker Roe, a member of the Michigan Historical Commission since 1972, will talk about the growth and progress in Hast­ ings, boost the state's assets and comment on the Bill of Rights. Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray will head up the local delegation for a tour of the city following lunch. Before hand, Tecumseh officials will par­ ticipate in a flag raising ceremony at City Hall, engage in a question and answer ses­ sion with Charles Nystrum, Barry County’s emergency 911 central dispatch director, and tour the Hastings Public Library. Jerry D. Roe Michigan takes pride in its accomplishments as it celebrates.., Michigan Week, May 17 thru 25 Country singer T.G. Sheppard, a Rock and Roll Revue and the Michigan Champi­ onship Supercross Races are some of the at­ tractions visitors to this summer's Barry County Fair will be able to enjoy in ex­ change for a higher gate fee. Grandstand shows and a rodeo at the Fair will be free this year to all visitors, but daily gate fees for adults have increased from $3 to $5. However, officials point out the increase is a bargain because admission to each grandstand show last year ranged from $5 to $7 on top of gate admission. "This is the format a lot of fair’s are going to," said Fair Board President Don Geukes. Under this year's fee structure children 12 and under, who were admitted free in 1990, will pay $1 admission each day. The rate for Senior citizens, who are 65 and older, is $3 per day. Parking is free to all visitors. After many hours of planning, the 1991 Fair, set for July 13-20, is shaping up to be the biggest and best ever, Geukes said. Special entertainment is being planned for children. "You can’t imagine all the problems that are encountered when moving a fair to a new location, he said. The fairgrounds moved last year from a downtown Hastings location to M-37, between Middleville and Hastings. "We'd like to apologize to the public for the mistakes we made in dealing with those problems and hope everyone will join with us to make this year’s fair one that will be See FAIR, Page 6 Motorist will face charges in death by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer A Grand Rapids motorist with a previous conviction for drunken driving was charged Monday with manslaughter following an ac­ cident Saturday in Rutland Township that killed a 72-year-old Gun Lake man. James A. Huver, 28, was arraigned Mon­ day in Hastings District Court on a charge of manslaughter with a motor vehicle. The charges carries a maximum 15-year prison term plus fines. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Huver was arrested for drunken driving after the ac­ cident that left Charles M. Mlynarchek dead following the 8:10 p.m. accident on Chief Noonday Road west of Whitmore Road. Deputy Sheriff Sgt Robert Abendroth said Huver was driving east on Chief Noonday Road behind Mlynarchek when Huver decided to pass the car in a no passing zone. Huver’s 1990 GMC pickup truck struck the left rear corner of Mlynarchek's 1984 Mercury four-door car, forcing the car off the road. The vehicle crashed head-on into a large tree, deputies said. Mlynarchek, who was not wearing a seat­ belt, was taken by Thornapple Ambulance to Pennock Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Huver was not injured when his truck crashed into an embankment on the north side of the road after hitting Mlynarchek's car. Authorities said he was wearing a safety belt. ' Witnesses driving behind Huver and Mly­ narchek said Huver was driving erratically at a high rate of speed and had passed other cars before attempting to pass Mlynarchek's vehi­ cle, according to authorities. Huver was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail, where he registered 0.16 percent on a chemical breath test. That level is above the Michigan blood alcohol limit of 0.10 for drinking and driving. See DRIVER CHARGED, Page 6 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 9. 1991 Rotary convocation honors Hastings High School students Ten students recognized at the 30th annual Rotary Club Honors Convocation included (seated left to right): Yvon Roush, Thomas Wiswell, Thomas Dawson, Tara Harbison and Kamell DeGoa. Standing (left to right) are their parents Wil iam Roush, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wiswell. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dawson, Mr. and Mrs. Steven Harbison and Dr. and Mrs. Oscar DeGoa. Students honored Monday by the Hastings Rotary Club included (seated left to right): Gabriel Griffin, Cynthia Purgiel, Chase Youngs, Nicholas Williams and Kelli VanDenburg. Standing (left to right) are their parents Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Purgiel. Stephen Youngs, Mary Williams, Mr. and Mrs. William VanDenburg and Sandra VanDenburg. r ©1991 Queen foradxd^ 102 E. 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Rotary President Fred Jacobs recalled Cook's words at Monday's ceremony held at the Hastings Moose Lodge: "It’s important to acknowledge these stu­ dents and to push them on to a better perfor­ mance," Jacobs quoted Cook as saying at the first convocation. Hastings High School Assistant Principal Jeanne Jarvis, who presented the awards, thanked the club for their excellent selec­ tions. "You made some wise choices," she said. "These are 10 fantastic individuals." The 10 students, together with some of their accomplishments during high school include: Thomas Dawson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ron Dawson, played football, wrestled and was on the track team during his high school career. He received an athletic letter for all three sports and an athletic medal for football and track He was named a Twin Valley All­ Conference Scholar Athlete. Dawson received two academic letters and pins, was selected for the National Honor Society and is in the academic Top Ten. He was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Varsity Club and the Senior Char­ ity Drive. His community service activities include being in the Positive Peer Program and doing yard work for elderly neighbors. Dawson plans to attend either Hope Col­ lege or Western Michigan University to study business and finance. Kamell DeGoa, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Oscar DeGoa, served on the Hastings High School Student Council for three years and was an officer. She was president of the Key Club and was a member of the Travel Club, Interact, snowball and prom committees. She took first place at the regional level competition of the Business Professionals of America for medical applications to business. DeGoa appeared iu the musicals "Grease" and "Annie" and was in the Hastings High School Choir for four years. Her community service activities include teaching religious education, volunteering at Summerfest and coaching YMCA indoor soccer, girls' outdoor soccer and volleyball. DeGoa plans to become a physician. Gabriel Griffin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Griffin, played football, basketball and baseball in high school. He received a varsity letter for football and varsity awards for football and basketball. He received an All-Twin Valley team honorable mention and was a Twin Valley All-Conference Scholar Athlete. He is a member of the National Honor So­ ciety, participated in the Academic Quiz Bowl and is in the academic Top Ten. Griffin was a member of the Varsity Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Se­ nior Charity Drive. His community service activities include work with the Teen Council for the Youth Group of First Baptist Church of Hastings. Griffin plans to attend Grand Rapids Bap­ tist College and become a youth pastor or as­ sistant pastor. Tara Harbison, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Harbison, participated in the Regional Teen Institute, the Hugh O'Brian Youth Foundation Leadership Seminar and the MASSP Leadership Camp. She was an Exchange Gub Youth of the Month, a Twin Valley Scholar Athlete and a member of the academic Top Ten. She served as secretary/treasurcr of the Na­ tional Honor Society. Gubs she belonged to include the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Ski Gub, Varsity Gub and Interact. Harbison played basketball and golf while in high school. Her community service work includes par­ ticipating in DARE, serving on the Student Millage Committee and heading the student blood drive. Harbison plans to attend Hope College and study business. Cynthia Purgiel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Purgiel, was student council president in her senior year and class president in the other three years. She was a member of National Honor Society, an Exchange Club Youth of the Month and an All-Conference Scholar Athlete. She played basketball, softball, golf and volleyball and earned an athletic varsity let­ ter. She was Homecoming Queen. Purgiel attended the MASSP Leadership Conference, the Argubright Business Olympics, the Davenport College Business Olympics, Teen institute and the Student Leadership Forum. She was a member of the Fellowship of Christia i Athletes and the high school cho­ rus. Purgiel community service work includes serving as a YMCA volunteer and being a member of the St. Rose Youth Group. She plans to attend Central Michigan Uni­ versity to study broadcasting and communica­ tions. Yvon Roush, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. See CONVOCATION, Page 3 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 9, 1991 — Page 3 _ Rep. Jondahl speaks at ‘First Friday’ in Hastings Continuing state budget debate not close to resoltidon by David T. Young Editor The debate over the state budget crisis has been waged for nearly six months, and State Rep. Lynn Jondahl says it really isn't even close to being over. Jondahl, a Democrat, told the Lunch and Learn crowd in Hastings Friday that "I'm in my 19th year as a legislator and I've never seen negotiations as confrontational as I have this year.” Republicans and Democrats have been squaring off on how to shrink the budget shortfall since Republican Gov. John Engler took office in January. Jondahl obviously said he doesn't agree with the philosophies of the governor and Republican majority in the State Senate. He said House Democrats have offered alternatives. The legislator said there are two essential problems. One is that the budget for the current year has not been resolved. The other is that the Legislature is trying to begin work on the budget for the next fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1. Jondahl said Engler is wrong to blame his predecessor, Democratic Gov. James Blanchard and say he has inherited the budget mess. "He helped create it," Jondahl said, pointing out that Engler was Senate Majority Leader when the 9.2 percent across-the-board cuts were passed in December. He said, "We must be ready and willing to accept responsibility for the (budget) problems. But the solution is not just cutting the budget alone. "We must look at the problems and find the best solutions, and I don't think we've been doing that” Jondahl said Engler's dual approach of reducing property taxes and making massive cuts in services is not the solution and it is deceiving. "Engler in his new budget proposal says he is keeping faith with Michigan taxpayers and families," but his plan calls for raising revenues in other ways, such adding $1 to auto insurance policies and adding one percent to home insurance policies. "So the question is, when is a tax a tax?" Jondahl said. "It (Engler's plan) is a budget maneuver. It's a fee." In another area, the state representative said the governor says he is making education his highest priority and is increasing that part of the budget by 4 percent But there also are caps in services such as special education and transportation. Jondahl said Engler's overall budget plan suggests that some of the revenue the state raises come from one-time sources. Though Republicans and Democrats recently agreed on a property tax freeze that was signed into law last week, Jondahl said he has some misgivings about the measure. Under the new law, 1992 property assessments must be frozen at the levels they were in 1991 and voters will have a chance to vote in 1992 on an assessment cap of 5 percent or inflation, whichever is less. "From the perspective of taxpayers, that's good news, but it has potential problems for government and some school districts," he said. Jondahl said out-of-formula school districts that don't need state aid will not see anticipated growth in revenue. In-formula districts like Hastings, Thornapple Kellogg and Delton will not see the same problem because the lost revenue will be picked up by the state aid formula. Local government units also will not be able to budget assessment increases under the CONVOCATION you can question my integrity. "There are examples of businesses locating where they can get a tax break and they're anecdotal. But welfare recipients live here more on the basis of family circumstances." He added that welfare benefits are keyed to earnings and wages. Michigan is a high wage state, so the welfare payout is higher than elsewhere. Another question from the audience focused on the effect of the property tax freeze on Hastings, which is halfway through a reappraisal. A freeze, it was contended, would allow inequities to continue between properties reappraised and those that are not. He answered, "One of the reasons why what we did (pass the tax freeze) was bad policy is just what you articulated. We ought to give enough lead time to correct the problem you just explained. We should have anticipated these kinds of problems.The inequity you point to is built in." Jondahl went back to 1983, when the state was facing a budget crisis and Blanchard and the Legislature attacked it with several weapons, including raising taxes and making State Rep. Lynn Jondahl talked about taxation and Michigan's budget crisis in the First Friday Lunch and Learn program May 3 at the Thomas Jef­ ferson Hall in Hastings. freeze. Jondahl said the freeze must not be called a cut "I wouldn't call those cuts in property taxes, they're limits in growth," he said. Jondahl further took issue with the property tax cut proposals of Engler and Richard Headlee, saying they will help the rich and Jiurt middle and low income taxpayers. The Engler and Headlee plans call for reducing assessment ratios from 50 to 40 percent With these drops in assessments, "major dollars in relief would go to the property wealthy," he said. He produced statistics that showed in the last five years residential proerty assessments have gone up by 22 percent while industrial assessments have increased by less than 5 percent. "The reason," he said, "is because we grant a|attments (tax breaks of uplftSQ-^ercent)on Industrial properties,'■M>-^rbwth &■residential assessment increases."’ In 1963, he said, individuals paid 58 percent of property taxes in the state while businesses paid 42 percent. Today individuals pay 67.3 percent while businesses pay 32.7 percent "We've seen the shifting of the burden of who is paying state and local taxes," he said. Jondahl said a Democratic proposal calls for lowering assessments by a dollar amount of $15,000 for each homeowner. "The major beneficiaries then would be the middle income property owners," he said. He compared results of the Democrats' plan with Headlee's and Engler’s. Under the Dems' plan, a person with a home worth $70,000 would enjoy a tax ct of $510 the first year, $657 the second year and $562 the third year. Under Engler’s plan, the same homeowner would see a cut of $60 the first year, $300 the second year and $266 the third year. ..continued from page 2 William Roush, won the Daughters of the American Revolution Award and was an Ex­ change Club Youth of the Month. She was photo editor for the yearbook and served on the homecoming committee and court. She was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Ski Club, Key Club and was presi­ dent of the Travel Club and vice president of the Europe Club. Roush played volleyball and tennis. She was student director of the Senior Charity Drive. Her community service work includes be­ ing a fifth grade camp counselor. Roush plans to attend Kendall School of Arts to study art education, interior design or commercial art. Kelli VanDenburg, daughter of Mrs. Sandra VanDenburg and Mr. and Mrs. William VanDenburg, was an Exchange Club Youth of the Month, an All-Conference Scholar Athlete and the winner of the Academic Quiz Bowl. She earned three Academic Letters and participated in the Citizen Bee. She was a member of Students Against Drunken Driving, National Honor Society, the Hastings High School band and the Se­ nior Charity Drive. She was secretary of the Travel Club, president of the Humanities Club and attended the Youth in Government conference. VanDenburg played tennis, earning two letters and serving as team co-captain. Her community service work includes be­ ing a 4-H Teen Leader and serving on the 4-H Advisory Council. VanDenburg will attend Eastern Michigan University to become a high school math teacher. Nicholas Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Williams, served on student council, was an Exchange Club Youth of the Month and was Homecoming King. He was a member of National Honor Society, served as student forum coordinator and earned an Academic Letter and Pin. He is a member of the academic Top Ten. He played basebail and basketball and was a member of the all-conference teams in both sports. Williams was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Varsity Club and Se­ nior Charity Drive. His community service work includes coaching YMCA basketball and baseball and working with the Just Say No, Positive Peers and Special Olympics programs. Williams’ future plans are to attend Central Michigan University, where he will play col­ legiate baseball. Thomas Wiswell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wiswell, was drum major for the Hastings High School Saxon Marching Band and directed the basketball pep band. He was an Exchange Club Youth of the Month, attended the State Leadership Conference and served as steering committee chairman. He participated in three school musicals, played in the concert band and jazz band and attended district anti state Solo and Ensemble Festivals. Wiswe’.l was a member of the Senior Char­ ity Drive, attended the TAG conference and was president of the Drama Cub. His community activities include playing in Hastings City Band and participating in the DARE program. Wiswell intends to study business at Illi­ nois Wesleyan University. Chase Youngs, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Youngs, played football, basketball, track and tennis and was a member of the all­ conference football team for three years. He was a Twin Valley All-Conference Scholar Athlete. He was a member of the National Honor Society, Varsity Club, Fellowship of Chris­ tian Athletes and was junior class president. Young's community activities include be­ ing in the St. Rose Youth Group. He plans to attend Michigan Technological University, where he will study mathematics or engineering and play football. Students honored at the convocation re­ ceived a book of their choice as a prize. By contrast, a person with a yearly income of $150,000 and a $600,000 home would gain a cut of $510 the first year under the Democrats' plan, $1,500 the second year and $562 the third year. Under Engler’s plan the same person would receive a cut of $510 the first year, $2,500 the second year and $2,200 the third year. Jondahl said that Engler’s and Headlee's plans do not spell out specifically where revenues will come from, but the Democrats' proposal does. "The governor's proosal requires us to find $1 billion to fund his property tax relief program," he said. Democrats also are suggesting elimination of some industrial tax abatements to fund property tax relief. "Since Public Act 198 was passed in 1974, we have granted tax abatements of billions of dollars to businesses and industries, but they haven't had the effective were promised. It {the program) is nd&djing what it was intended to do." • On a relate front, he said, "Business leaders say again and again that we don't have a good enough education system, yet-they oppose proposals to increase funding to education." Jondahl said there is a fundamental philosophy of government that is at the heart of the debate over the state budget and taxation. "The question is, do you want government to provide services? If you do, you will have to pay for them," he said. "Engler’s priority is to downsize or limit government's role in services. He believes he has a mandate because of his victory last fall." Jondahl said he won his* election in 1990 by a wider margin, but he doesn't feel he has a mandate. In a question and answer session, Jondahl was asked about the notion that Michigan is a "haven" for welfare recipients. "Ask the League of Women's Voters, who did a study," he said. "Fm a politician and Arts Council seeks fine artist for local show A juried fine arts show will be part of the format for Arts Alive this summer and artists are being encouraged to register for the event Arts Alive is sponsored by the Thornapple Ans Council of Barry County and the art show will be held July 13 at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings, but the deadline to register is June 1. All types of fine arts are being sought for the event and all work must be original. "No models or kits are allowed," said Kathy Crane, Arts Council president. Photography, paintings, drawing, ceram­ ics, jewelry and weaving are some of the types of original arts the Council hopes will be part of the show. Interested artists may contact Crane at 945-3782 for a registration form. Artists will need to send five slides or photographs of samples of their work with their com­ pleted registration form. The forms also may be obtained by writing to the Thornapple Arts Council, P.O. Box 512, Hastings, MJ. 49058. Send letters to the attention of Kathy Crane. T.ie show will be juried by artists Ann Meade, Jim Powell, Ruth Gee and Lori Dunn. Artists who register will be notified of acceptance by June 13. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,rain or shine, and participants will need they own free-standing booth and protection from the elements, Crane said. Although the art show is a one-day event, Arts Alive will take place July 12 and 13, featuring continuous entertainment and ac­ tivities for children. News Briefs Infant-Toddler series planned The Barry Intermediate School District has announced a three-part Infant-Toddler spring lecture series, which will begin Thursday, May 16. The first program, “Growing Up Happy...Growing Up Loved,” will feature Julia Schmitt, regarded as an ex­ pert in education and child psychology. She will talk about infant and toddler self esteem that leads both parents and their children in the direction of positive growth. The second program will be "Beyond Twinkies and Mousercizc." with Tam­ my Nemetz, a nutritionist and exercize physiologist. The presentation will focus on two goals for parents — making the most of meal times and healthy ways for infants and toddlers to channel their energy. The third- part of the scries will t^c "Patty Cake, Peek A-Boo, Lots of^foys and Parents Too!" Nancy Batchelder, program coordinator for Blodgett Hospital’s “Parents Supporting Parents," program will talk about the hard work of play and how to select toys for infants and toddlers, along with things parenbts can do and make to enocourage positive development. All three programs are scheduled for 7 to 8 p.m. each Thursday at Northeastern Elementary School, 519 Grant St. There no cost for the series and it is open to parents of toddlers and infants. For more information, call Brenda Henne, series coordinator, at 945-9545, extension 24. Like father, like son Greg Myers last week was inducted as the Hastings Jaycees 52nd president dur­ ing an installation and awards banquet May 1 at the Tick Tock Restaurant. What makes the honor more in­ teresting is that Myers’ father. Max, was the local organization’s 18th president, in 1958. Gospel music concert is May 18 An evening of gospel music, featuring Victory Express, the Stepping Stones and Wayne and Laurie Shick will take place at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Central Auditorium in Hastings. Tickets for the concert will be $5 in advance or $7 at the door. They will be available at Love Inc. of Barry County or by calling 948-9556. Classic car auction slated An auction exclusively for antique and classic cars will be held Saturday, June 1, at the Gilmore Classic Car Club of America Museum near Hickory Comers. The auction is the 17th stop in the 1991 Kruse International Car Classic Series, the world’s largest circuit of collector-car events. One hundred antiques and classics are expected at the auction. Admission will be $2. The museum also will sponsor the Senior Car Experience, a epneours event for classic cars tliat have won awards at previous shows. That event will begin at 10 a.m. For more information, call Kruse In­ ternational at 1-800-328-0771 or the Gilmore museum at 671-5089. Music Showcase set for tonight Eight local musicians will take pan in a Folk Music Showcase o:30 tonight at the Hastings Arby’s Restaurant. Taking pan will be Doug Newton. Bryce Fightner, Marylyn Purdy. Randy Hilliker and the Rolling Rail foursome. cuts. He said Blanchard's predecessor, Republican William Milliken, cut the budget five times before he left office. But by temporarily raising the state income tax, Blanchard did not have to make any more cuts after 1983. Jondahl also said he believes everyone should pay for education because everyone is affected by it, at least indirectly. He concluded that "When you look at the state budget carefully, you see some major questions that have to be addressed. This is the nature of the debate in the Legislature. We haven't resolved the questions." The program Friday was the last in a threepart Lunch and Learn series on the state budget crisis. State Reps. Bob Bender, a Republican, and David Hollister, a Democrat, were the speakers in the first two program, in March and April. The Lunch and Learn programs are sponsored by the B.irrv County Democratic Committee and held on the first Friday of each month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings, corner of Green and Jefferson streets. First aid courses slated Pennock Hospital will offer a first aid course Thursday evenings to provide in­ formation about how to care for victim between the time of injury and when qualified medical assistance arrives. The course is scheduled for 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, May 16 and 23, at the Pen­ nock Hospital Physician Center. Instruc­ tor will be Lori Bishop. Cost of the course will be $10. To pre­ register, call 948-3125. Watershed group to meet tonight The Thomapple River Watershed Council will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight at the Middle Villa Inn on M-37. Warren Al ward, a resource specialist for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, will talk about the value of wetlands to the river system. He also will provide suggestions on how the group can become involved in wetlands protection. Al ward works in the coasu.* zone management area of the DNR, specifically working with Great Lakes coastal wetlands. The Watershed Council was formed recently to focus oh protection of the river and its tributaries. Participation is open to interested citizens, represen­ tatives of local government and members of local service, business and conserva­ tion organizations. The Thomapple River Watershed Council is supported by the West Michigan Environmental Action Coun­ cil, which is coordinating the organiza­ tion of similar groups along the six other tributaries of the Grand River. ‘Feed Store’ production set The second production of the “Lake Odessa Feed Store and Literary Socie-' ty” will be presented at 7 p.m. Saturday at Lakewood High School. The format of the program again will be based on storyteller Garrison Keillor's popular national radio series, “A Prairie Hon*c Companion.” The show wii! be put together to benefit the Lake Odessa library and to show showcase local talent and creative expression. Featured will be “Preacher George” the “Woodhens of Woodland Township," local vocalists Jodi Farman and John Price, the Lakewood Jazz Band, the “Rip Chords” quartet, the Feed Store Singers and comedy by Bob Warner and Jim Kinsey. One highlight will be a travelogue detailing the sites of importance and in­ terest in and around the Lake Odessa area. Refreshments will be served at inter­ mission by the Friends of the Lake Odessa Library. Tickets are $2 at the door and they are on sale at the Lake Odessa Community Library. Reading Council to have program The Barry Area Reading Council will sponsor a program by Dr. Jim Bums at 5 p.m. Tuesday, 14, at the Middle Villa Restaurant. Dr. Bums, a professor at Western Michigan University, has been pro­ moting the use of writing and literature into the reading curriculum, as well as the "Reader's Theater.” Currently training 25 Reading Recovery teachers and three teacher leaders. Bums spent the 1989-90 academic year at Ohio State University being trained in Reading Recovery, university teacher trainer and teacher leader trainer. The Barry Area Reading Council is a professional organization serving parents and educators. It seeks to develop lifetime reading habits and en­ courage love of reading Tuesday’s program, which is being called "Bosses Night Out,” will start with hors d’eouvres from 5 to 5:45, din­ ner buffet from 5:45 to 6:30 and Dr. Bums' presentation from 6:30 to 7:30. Cost is $10 per person. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 9. 1991 KNOW YOUR SCHOOLS Information about the Hastings Area School Systems by Carl Schoessel, Superintendent ‘Heroes’ help kids see Tigers For the past several years, the safety patrol members of the Hastings elementary schools have attended a Detroit Tiger baseball game as a reward for their work throughout the year. This is an annual activity that has become a tradition, with the Hastings Lions Club and Al Jarvis of McDonald’s, who make food ar­ rangements for the safeties. In addition, the Detroit Tiger organization has provided free tickets to the game each year. As readers can imagine, the safety patrol members look forward to the ball game all year long. However, the trip to Detroit for a game this year almost didn't happen because the free tickets to the game weren’t available due to an ordering mix-up, and nearly 100 students would have been extremely disappointed. But the annual trip to the ball game did oc­ cur yesterday (Wednesday, May 8), thanks to assistance from James Long, the president and general manager of Detroit radio station WJR, the station that broadcasts the Tiger games. When Jim was informed of the plight of the Hastings safeties, he generously sent 100 tickets to Hastings so that there were smiles all around instead of frowns. Alan Trammell, Lou Whitaker and Cecil Fielder may be the heroes on the field, but the Hastings Lions Club, Al Jarvis and now Jim Long are the heroes behind the scenes! Hastings teachers’ increases lower To the Editor: Teachers find an excuse to complain To the Editor. In response to the letter to the editor in the May 2 Banner: Hastings teachers, along with the Mid­ dleville teachers, have been overpaid for years. The article (in the Banner April 25) wasn’t biased against teachers, but teachers are using it as an excuse to complain. They should thank God they have a protected, clean job. Mr. Christopher and Mrs. Drolen should look for other work if they are unhappy. We have enough educated idiots in our midst as it is. Tenure, in-service, retirement and hours are hard to beat. Working nine months a year to boot. Don’t mention the cost of college, everyone pays. I’ve been wondering what would happen if a person ran for Commissioner of Barry County and refused all pay. It is a civic responsibility for anyone who can serve in government. We don’t need a lot of pro­ grams. Vote “no" a few times and our county government still would get by. We are paying now for the "do-gooders." The City of Hastings has gone way past the point of return to sanity. I am amazed at how people turn, from watching government spen­ ding to becoming one of the biggest spenders. Donald W. Johnson Middleville Not all of the troops are home To the Editor: This is a message from Scott Teske, station­ ed in Saudi Arabia, who called May 4: He would like his friends and family to know that he is doing well and would like to hear from them. He has a new address, and says that it is very hot (100-plus degrees). He is lucky enough to be in air conditioned barracks. He has been busy loading army equipment on ships. Scott will be home in August. He has volunteered to stay on, so that the married men can come home to their families. He plans a Persian Gulf cruise, and a possi­ ble trip to Germany. His address is Scott D. Teske. 369-90-9933, Operation Desert Storm, 1st I.D. PSA, 7th Corp. Rear Detachment, APO, N.Y., 09616. Scott’s birthday is June 24, please send him a card. Let’s not forget that not all of our ser­ vicemen and women arc home, and they need our support. It seems that the yellow ribbon’s have started coming down, as well as the flags. Recognition for the special things peo­ ple did while disaster loomed over our people has dwindled. Please don’t forget them. Send books, cards and letters. They still need us. Phyllis M. Manning Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: •Make your letter brief and to the point. •Letters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must include their signature, address and phone number. The writer’s name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 (Hastings Banner) Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President Stephen Jacobs Treasurer I am writing this letter to be specific about salary increases for Hastings teachers when compared with state-wide averages, which were reported in an article published by you April 25. The article noted that. “Michigan teachers’ salaries will increase nearly 12 percent over the next two years...." (5.89 percent in 1991-92 and 5.95 percent in 1992-93). While these statistics may be accurate for the state averages, the situation in Hastings is far dif­ ferent, as our teachers will receive a 4.0 per­ cent increase for 1991-92, after increases of 3.1 percent in 1989-90 and 4.0 percent in 1990-91. Furthermore, no salary increases for Hastings teachers have been determined for the 1992-93 school year since the current col­ lective bargaining agreement doesn’t expire until June 30, 1992, and negotiations on a suc­ cessor agreement have not yet started. The Hastings Board of Education is well aware of the state-wide salary levels for teachers, but has tried very hard to be fiscally responsible within the resources available to it. The result of such responsibility has been to settle wages at soArof the lower percen­ tage increases in thc Vate for teachers and other employees during the past several years. The Hastings settlements certainly don’t mean that the Hastings Board and I consider our staff members to be worth less than other educational and operational personnel in Michigan, it’s just that you can’t spend money you don’t have. In fact, the Hastings board and I are very proud of the work of our staff members, as reflected in the outstanding achievements attained by many of our students with staff help, and in the many ser­ vices provided to the community’s residents by our staff members. It also should be noted that many of our teachers and staff members regularly spend Search helpers were appreciated To the Editor We would like to express our gratitude to our wonderful Taffee Addition neighbors, the Hastings and Michigan State Police and peo­ ple we didn’t even know. Their quick response in searching for our 3-year-old son was an incredible example of human kindness and will never be forgotten. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Tom ano Lynne Krui Hastings Public Opinion: Letters Sincerely, Carl A. Schoessel Superintendent Hastings Area School System their own money to supplement programs and help needy students, and some have relumed their annual raises when the school en­ countered money shortages! Soldiers enjoy a glimpse of home To the Editor I would like to thank you very much for sending me the Hastings Reminder. Rest assured that your paper's circulation was not limited to myself. Several of the of­ ficers in our TOC enjoyed reading about home (meaning our Midwest home of Barry County). Since the Iraqis we ieftbchind.up in the Al Basrah were scavanging everything, I wouldn’t be surprised if a few of them also looked through the Reminder. The support we have received from home has been wonderful. I am convinced American support was a major factor con­ tributing to our success over here. I have been in or associated with the army since 1978. This is the first time I have ever seen na­ tionalistic pride of this magnitude. Of my previous tours, the most rewarding was probably in West Berlin. On that tour, from 1981 to 1984, I saw that American soldiers were indeed the carriers of our heritage and the protectors of freedom. This deployment has reaffirmed that belief. The Iron Curtain in Europe has been shat­ tered. As always, we still stand ready to go any place, any time, for any mission. I am looking forward to returning to a land with woods and lakes. This is an inhospitable place. We have been living with flies, desert rats, and scorpions for abott five months now. The sight of an American woman and a cold beer will be our ultimate morale boosters. This battalion took midwestem steel, mined from the iron range of the Great Lakes and assembled in Michigan, and sent uranium depleted super sabot rounds through over 60 Soviet-built tanks and countless BMPs. We never lost a tank. We did lose 2 Bradleys, resulting in one KIA. From the heart of the 4-66 Armour Bat­ talion of the Phantom Brigade (Aschaffen­ burg, Germany — the lead brigade of the 1st Armour Division VII Corp) I would sincerely like to express my gratitude for providing me with a glimpse of home. Thank you, Harry Wilklow III 2LT, MI 4-66 AR, BICC REACH THE IMPORTANT WEEKEND MARKET! Advertise Each Week in... The Hastings Banner Your Hometown, Barry County Newspaper caff 948-8051 for Advertising Assistance Is Dan Quayle ready to serve in the Oval Office? Last weekend President Bush suffered an irregular heartbeat problem that left him hospitalized. The incident increased the visibility of Vice President Dan Quay!-, who would succeed Bush if the president should die. 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Kellogg Company McDonald's 33V. 39 Sears Southeast Mich. Gas 17V. Spartan Motors 9 44V. Upjohn Gold $356.30 Silver $4.05 Dow Jones 2917.48 Volume 154,000,000 + 1V. —2V. + V. — +’/. —2V. + 2V. —V. -IV. +1 + V. +1 -V. Company + v. + v. —V. -V. +’/. + 2V. — + 1V. -V. +’/. + 1V. + $.30 + $0.06 + 30.00 Lakewood teacher talks stalled J-Ad Graphics News Service Contract talks between the Lakewood Education Association and the Lakewood Board of Education failed to conclude by the April 30 deadline, leaving issues such as salaries and insurances unresolved. "Last night, it became apparent that a settlement could not be reached by that dead­ line," according to a statement released by the board May 1. "At that point, negotiations ceased, but both parties intend to meet again in the coming months to negotiate a new contract between the board and the teachers." Though the existing pact expires June 30, officials said talks could resume and continue well into the summer. "We've got until school starts in the fall," said the board's chief negotiator, Steven L. Secor. LEA Chief Negotiator Robert Kruisenga said another 20 or so settled issues have been removed from the table and are now subject to renegotiation. "We will begin anew at some future date," said Kruisenga. "We will send a letter probably next week to the board saying when we will be ready to enter a new round of negotiations. We all can start from scratch or we can agree to start where we left off." Kruisenga said both sides held their first meeting March 14, which was followed up by eight more, many lasting'four and five hours. In all, the LEA has spent more than 100 hours preparing a new contract The Top 10 at Thornapple Kellogg The Top 10 students for the Class of 1991 have been announced at Thomapple Kellogg High School. The scholars are (from left, first row) Jamie Payne, Nathan Hillman, Sue Wheeler, Amy Cravero, Kris Thaler, (back row, from left) Aaron Lytle, Mike Matison, Matt Stander, Diane Bender and Gina Stein. Middleville attorney named partner in Hastings law firm by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The Hastings law firm of Siegel, Husdon, Gee and Fisher has announced that Jeffrey L. Youngsma, an associate with the firm since 1987, has been named a partner. Youngsma, who lives in Middleville with his wife Debra and children Zachary and Samantha Jo, said the partnership was the the culmination of years of work. "This is the realization of my dream of working in a small town. I grew up in a small town, so I learned to appreciate the values and morals of a small town." he said. Originally from Whit-insville in south central Maassachusetts, Youngsma attended the U. S. Coast Guard Academy from 1977 through 1980. He received his undergraduate degree in 1981 from Calvin College, and his juris doctor degree from Cooley Law School in 1987. While at Cooley, he received various academic honors, including NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to Legal Notice SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Board Mwtinc, May 1, 1W1 Approved minute* of April 3rd Board Meeting. Received amendment to Section 14.A of Twp. Zoning Ordinance Increasing member* of Appeals Board from 3 to 5, with final action to be taken at June 5th meeting. Gave Supervisor approval to sign contract with Lansing Mercy Ambulance, Hastings Division, If he is satisfied with conditions set forth at their meeting of May 2nd. Unanimously approved charging all office sup­ plies to Township Board to streamline accounting procedure*. Also received and placed on file 1990 audit report conducted by Siegfried Crandall. Ap­ proved three year lease for new Xerox copy machine unanimously. Set August 6, 1991 for election date re: request for assessment of .3 mill to cover contract with Hastings City Library and Township resident*. Reports of Treasurer and Zoning Administrator received and placed on file.. Approved actions taken at Zoning & Planning Meeting April 10th and also Board of Appeals meeting April 22nd, by unanimous vote. Approved payment of voucher* totaling 18,054.01, by unanimous roll call vote. Adjournment at 8:37 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Phyllis Fuller, Clerk Attested to by: Robert M. Edwards Supervisor (5/9) • NOTICE • Rutland Charter Twp. Notice is hereby Given: The Rutland Charter Township Zoning and Planning Commission, will conduct a Public Hearing, to consider the Appllcaton of Swift's Excavat­ ing Co., 3704 Woodland Road, Woodland, Michigan, for A Special Exception Land Use Permit to construct a Multiple Dwelling of four Units on property described as Lots 220, 221, 222, 223 and 224 of Algonquin Lake Resorts Unit Number 2, commonly known as the Lake Algonquin School. WHERE: Rutland Charter Township Hall, 3461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan. WHEN: May 22, 1991, at 7:30 P.M. Please take further Notice that the Site Plan and Application are available, and may be examined, at the Rutland Charter Township Hall on Mondays and Thurs­ days from 9:00 A.M. until Noon. All interested persons are Invited to be present, at the aforesaid time and place, or to submit their comments in writing prior to the Public Hearing. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION membership in the Cooley Law Review and the Scholastic Review Board. Youngsma previously served an internship with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Michigan, followed by an internship with his present law firm. He is a member of the Michigan and American Bar Associations, the Michigan and American Trial Lawyers Associations, and the Property Law and Business Law sections of the Michigan Bar Association. In Barry County, Youngsma is affliliated with the Board of Directors of the Barry Area United Way, the Hastings Rotary Club and the Friendship Christian Reformed Church. Youngsma said he feels he has reached the place he has worked for. "I'm really happy where I anf now," he said, "Both Deb and I have settled in to the community, and we both feel accepted by the people here." ... 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The annual report of the Hastings Rotary Scholarship Fund is available for inspection at the address noted below during normal business hours by any citizen who so requests within 180 days after publication of this notice of its availability. The Hastings Rotary Scholarship Fund c/o The Hastings City Sank Trust Dept. 150 W. Court St. Hastings, Ml 49058 Our doors are open...Come help us celebrate! We’re having an open house and you're invited. When? Saturday. May 11 from 1 -3 pm Where? Middleville Doctors P.C. 4695 N. Middleville Road. Suite 1 There will be a clown, balloons and a magic show for the kids... plus food, beverages, tours, and free cholesterol. y^-blood pressure, and colon cancer screenings^^jBL /XS SHARING IS CARING The principal manager is Hastings City Bank, Trustee jy-^Hope to see you! Ww w �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 9. 1991 More than 400 family, friends mourn Lakewood senior J-Ad Graphics News Service A Lakewood High School senior who died Saturday from a rare form of cancer was mourned by more than 400 friends, family and acquaintances at funeral services Tuesday. But Christina Lou McIntosh, 18, first determined to graduate and attend the prom Friday, achieved those goals before her quiet death at home May 4. She received her high school diploma in an unprecedented ceremony April 26. "As sick as she had been, it never got her down," said friend and high school study hall aide, Arlene Forman, in the eulogy. "She believed in grasping life and living it to the fullest." The daughter of Hany and Linda McIntosh of 8175 Campbell Road, Clarksville, Chris was first diagnosed with the cancer, called fibrosarcoma, as an eighth grader in December 1986. Despite numerous radiation treatments, surgeries and medications, the disease persisted to plague her in the form of a tumor behind her right ear. Through it all, Chris continued to remain active in school activities, performing in three musical productions, singing in choir and as a member of the Teen Institute planning committee and Students Against Drunk Driving. "She never said, 'why me?'" noted Forman. "At the end, she was reading the book of Matthew in the Bible where it talks about healing. She felt she was being healed day by day so she could graduate and go to the prom. We cried together, we laughed together and we even shared secrets." MOTORIST CHARGED, cont. Christina Lou McIntosh NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE WATTEND SERVICES ST. Hastings Area HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South al M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Count, choir director. Sunday morning 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.. Morning Worship; 4:45 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD, 502 E. Bond. Hastings. Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. 948-2529. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser­ vice - 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar. 2415 McCann Rd., Irving, Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ day Mass 11:00 a.m. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings, Michigan, G. Kent Keller. Pastor. Eileen Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday, May 5 - 9:30 and 11:00 Morning Worship Ser­ vices. Nursery provided. Broadcast of this service over WBCH-AM and FM; 9:50 Church School Classes for all ages; 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Sharpe Memorial Hall; 4:30 Junior High Youth Fellowship; 5:30 Senior High Youth Fellowship. Monday. May 6 - 6:00 Mother/Daughter Banquet Tues­ day. May 7 - 6:30 Kids of the Kirk — Sing Along; 7:15 Circle 7, in the Lounge. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, (The Bible Church) Bring Your Bible. 600 Powell Road, 1 mile East of Hastings. Our Motto; "The Bible, the whole Bi­ ble, and nothing but the Bible*'. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m. May 5th - Message — By Pastor Sarver, "Anybody want to know Daniel's God?". Jesus is God and good, therefore we believe Him, and want to obey Him. Thurs­ day - 7:30 p.m. prayer time, SMM for girls 8-11 and Youth Meeting, ages 12-20. Pastor Emeritus, Rus Sarver. Phone 945-9224. Every Sunday is Friendship Day. ROSE CATHOLIC GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. 239 E. North St., Michael Anton, Father Leon Pohl, Pastor. Saturday Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses May 12 - 8:00 a.m. Family Wor­ 8: 00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confes­ ship; 9:15 a.m. Church School (all sions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. ages); 10:30 a.m. Family Worship. Thursday, May 9 - 7:30 Holy Com­ CHURCH OF THE munion (Ascension of Our Lord); NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ Saturday, May 11 - 9:30 a.m. Conf way. James Leitzman Pastor. Sun-, 8; 1:30 p.m. Acolyte Train.; 5:30 day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning p.m. Mother/Daughter Banquet. Monday. May 13 - 6:00 p.m. Pos. Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ Par.; 7:00 p.m. Women of Faith ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. B.S., SCS Staff. Tuesday, May 14 - Services for Adults. Teens and 9:30 a.m. Worn. Bible St., Word­ Children. watchers; 12:00 noon LOVE Bd . FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 3:00 p.m. Choir School; 7:00 p.m. Elders. Wednesday, May 15 - 7:00 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. James R. Barrett. Asst. p.m. Adventures. Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all HASTINGS FIRST UNITED ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship METHODIST CHURCH, comer Service, Jr. Church up to 4 th of Green and Church Streets, Philip Grade; 6:00, Evening Service. L. Brown, Pastor. Church phone Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; 616/945-9574. Sunday School 9:30 7:00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman a.m.; Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. Hall, 7:00 p.m.. Adults Pryer and 11:00 a.m. (nursery attendant). meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir Middle High Youth, 5 p.m. and pracice. Senior High Youth 6 p.m. Barrier WELCOME CORNERS free building with elevator to all UNITED METHODIST floors. Worship broadcast each CHURCH, 3185 N. Broadway. Sunday 10:30 a.m. on WBCH AM- Hastings. MI 49058. Pastor Robert FM. Monday's Children’s Choir Kersten. Phone (Woodland) Rehearsal 3 p.m. Tuesday. 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. Wednesday, and Thursday Nar­ 945-5974. Worship Services — cotics Anonymous 12:00 noon. Sunday. 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Wednesday Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. 4-H Thursday Bell Choir rehearsal 6:30 meets Mondays, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Chancel Choir rehearsal p.m. Bible Study. Wednesdays. 7:30 p.m. Saturday Co-Dependents 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers, 801 Anonymous 9 a.m. Friday. May 10 Barber Rd., Hastings. - Mother and Daughter banquet 6:30 p.m. with Chuckwagon the HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF Clown - advance ticket sales only: GOD. 1674 West Slate Road. Adults/S3.5O - Children ages 6 to Hastings, Michigan. James A. 12/52.00 - Under age 5/Free. Sun­ Campbell. Pastor. Sunday School day. May 12 - Mother's Day and 9: 30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ Youth Confirmation Sunday. Tues­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery day. May 14 - Hi-Nooners provided. Sunday Evening Service Potluck/Program with Steve at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities Youngs A Singers from St. Rose. 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ Wednesday, May 15 - Serendipity ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Bible Study/Fellowship 9:00 a.m. Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz Friday, May 17 - Missions Garage (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Sale. 819 E. Grant St., starts 9 a.m. Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); ■ Saturday, May 18 - Goodwill Class Adult Bible Study - no age limits. Potluck/Program 6' p.m. Sunday, May 19 - Sr. High Baked Chicken Dinner 12:15 to 2 p.m. with pro­ ceeds for Summer Mission MOST HOLY ROSARY Outreach Workcamp. CHURCH, 314 E. Main St.. Mid­ dleville. Ml. Phone 765-3073. Traditional Latin Mass 4:30 p.m. every Sunday. Confession and Rosary 4:15 p.m. Middleville Area Delton Area OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6547 Lacey Rd., Lacey. Mass: Sunday 8:30 a.m. ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 11252 Floria Rd., ’Delton. Masses: Saturday, 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. CHURCH OF COD, 7th DAY, The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hastings and Lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFABINCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway • Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" - 110 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings, Michigan Benfield. Michigan. Services 10 a.m. each Saturday. Call 671-4100, or Bo< 42. Bedford, Mich. 49020. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Satur­ day Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev. Mary Horn officiating. Banfield United Methodist Church Sunday School............... 9:00 a.m. Church.............................9:30 a.m. Country Chapel United Methodist Sunday School............... 9:30 a.m. Church............................ 10:30 a.m. He was arrested in May 1987 in Grand Rapids for drunken driving. He was convicted in August and given a restricted license for one year. Huver was held over the weekend but was released Monday on a personal recognizance bond. He faces a preliminary exam June 12. Mlynarchek, of 1780 Patterson Road, was a veteran of World War II and an avid gar­ dener in his retirement years. He was a mem­ ber of the Wayland Township Board of Re­ view for the past four years. He was a member of American Legion Forrest Lewis Post 266 and Knights of Columbus Council 4036 in Hilliards. Services were held Wednesday at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Church with the Rev. Leonard Bogdan officiating. Burial was at the church cemeteiy. Mlynarchek is survived by four brothers, Andrew, Joseph and Edward of Wayland, and Frank of Grand Rapids; eight sisters, Agnes Hawthorne of Hastings, Celia Cisler of Mid­ dleville, Helen Nappier of Caledonia, Mary Cigler and Dorothy Tolan of Wayland, and Frances Mlynarchek and Sr. Mary Diana O.P. of Grand Rapids. ( Florence E. Rowlander Ruth M. Petterman "Some changes took place. She said 'something has happened to me and now, it's on the inside,’" he said. "It's real. And when it’s real on the inside, it shows on the outside. She found a real relationship with Jesus Christ. It changed her and it changed how she viewed life and death." J LAKE ODESSA - Ruth M. Peterman, 93 of Lake Odessa, passed away Saturday, May 4, 1991 at Lowell Medical Center. Mrs. Peterman was bora September 13,1897 in Woodland, the daughter of Reuben and Elizabeth (Stouffer) Shade. She was a life lung resident of the area and graduated from the Lake Odessa High School class of 1915. She served as president of the Cass Reunion since 1940. She was married to Dan E. Peterman on July 3, 1917 in Hastings. He preceded her in death on June 11, 1965. Mrs. Peterman was a newspaper correspon­ dent for 40 years for local areas. Last employed by The Hastings Banner. She was a member of the Congregational Church for many years and served in both the church and Sunday school offices. Also was a member of the Women’s Fellowship, VFW Ladies Auxiliary, past member of the Ameri­ can Legion Auxiliary, Disabled American Veterans. She was active in community organi­ zations and projects. Mrs. Peterman is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Ray (Ann) Strecker of Troy; two grand­ sons, Daryl Strecker of Las Angeles, California and Dennis Strecker of Troy; sister-in-law, Mildred Shade of Lake Odessa. She was preceded in death by six brothers, Parker, Lon, Harry, Earl, Marion and Wayne Shade; four sisters, Gladys, Gertrude, Flora and Grace. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 8 at the Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa, with Reverend Gary Evans officiating. Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to VFW Post and Auxiliary or Congregational Church. At he" u ..wuation, Chris was still thinking of others, asking her follow students to be careful with their lives as they celebrated their own graduations. She also talked of her situation. "I know what’s going on and how God's going to take care of me," she told the crowd. "And when He decides it's time for me to go, then I’ll go. I'll be in a far better place...I don't want you to be sad about it." Services were held at the Lakewood United Methodist Church, and included a vocal performance by the Lakewooa High School Concert Choir, directed by Robert C. Oster, an a cappella vocal solo by Jim Kinsey and a trumpet duet by Kevin Klopfenstein and Tim Scoby. Several poems written by Chris were also read. Chris' favorite song, "The Rose", was sung at the Clarksville Cemetery grave site by close friends, Jenifer Kinsey and Mitzi Rausch. FAIR...continued from page 1 remembered for sometime to come," he said. Grandstand shows will include the smash­ ing and crashing of a Demolition Derby Show at 8 p.m. July 15; Super Stock Truck Pulls at 7 p.m. July 16; and Michigan State Championship Supercross Races at 7 p.m. July 17. Steppen Wolf will kick off the first of three nights of music and fun with two shows at 7 and 9 p.m. July 18. Top country music artist T.G. Sheppard will have two shows at those same times the following night. The West Michigan Pontiac Club and the Collector Car Club will team up to feature a 200 plus Classic Car Show on July 20. A Rock and Roll Revue Show, featuring 30 years of favorite music, is slated for 6 and 9 p.m. Saturday, July 20 and will show- CLARKSVILLE - James ’Trank” Hunni­ cutt, 65 of 179 East Ferney Street, Clarksville and formerly of Leach Lake, Hastings passed away Friday, May 3,1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Hunnicutt was bora May 28,1925 in Sl Bernice, Indiana. He retired from the Grand Trunk Railroad after 26 years of service. Surviving is his wife, Minerva E. Hunnicutt; a daughter, Paula Nemeth of Holland; three grandchildren; a sister, Margaret Vestal of Illi­ nois and a brother, Herbert Hunnicutt of Indiana. Funeral services were held Monday, May 6 at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Burial was in Hastings Township Cemetery. ( Jennie M. Harrington ) HASTINGS - Jennie M. Harrington, 100, formerly of Hastings, passed away Saturday, May 4, 1991 at Ionia Manor. She was bora on January 18,1891 in Barry County, the daughter of John and Lydia (Kellogg) Willison. She was married to Claude Harrington. He preceded her in death in 1969. Mrs. Harrington is survived by one sister, Eva Beck of Galesburg; several nieces and nephews. She was alro preceded in death by four brothers, Jason, Edwin, Elmer, Walter Willi­ son; five sisters, Mary Hartman, Vina Durkee, Lena Durkee, Ina Payne and Viola Waters. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 8 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Reverend Gordon Iocco officiating. Burial was at Cedar Creek Cemetery, Hastings. Luellen Thede case such artists as Mickey Dolenz, The To­ kens, Jewel Akens, Bobby (Boris) Puckett and other entertainers. A "mammoth" fireworks display will cap off the week, following the 9 p.m. Rock and Roll show. Other free entertainment on the grounds will be Poppo The Clown's "Funtime Show," a rodeo and daily performances in the variety tent Hamess Racing will be Monday through Thursday during Fair week. Post time is 1 p.m. J-Ad Graphics, publishers of the Banner and Reminder, will sponsor a new Vacation Fun Book,which will sell for $15 through Monday, July 15. The book will include valuable coupons and tickets for the fair. ( James 1 "Frank" Hunnicutt J HASTINGS - Mrs. Florence E. Rowlader, 58 of 205 Powell Rd., Hastings passed away Thursday, May 2, 1991 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Rowlader was bora on Feb. 1,1933 in Detroit, the daughter of Roger and Thelma (Kinsman) Avery. She was raised in the Walk­ erville, MI area and attended schools there. She went on to attend Junior College in Grand Rapids and then received nurses’ training at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in Grand Rapids. She Graduated with a registered nurse degree in 1958. She was married to Dwight Rowlader on Nov. 8, 1958 and came to Hastings in 1958. Mrs. Rowlader was employed at Pennock Hospital as a registered nurse fcr about three years and one year as nurse for Dr. Finnie’s office in Hastings. She was employed four years at Hastings Manufacturing Co., retiring in 1968 because of failing health. She was a member’ of Hastings First Baptist Church. Mrs. Rowlader is survived by her husband, Dwight, her son, Mark Rowlader of Grand Rapids and a daughter, Marcia Bowman of Hastings; grandchildren: Danielle Bowman, Dustin Bowman, Drew Bowman, Dylan Bowman and Jessica Rowlader. Mrs. Rowlader is survived by four brothers, Russell Avery of Grant, Loren Avery of Scot­ tville, Louis Avery; five sisters, Dorothy Kamrowski of Shelby, MI, Thelma Wurmeskergen of Scottville, MI, Ruth Gallent of Texas, Janet Napier of West Virginia and Bren­ da Whitaker of Walkerville. She was preceded in death by two brothers John and George Avery and an infant sister. Funeral services were held Monday, May 6, at Hastings First Baptist Church with the Rev. James Barrett officiating. Burial was at Hast­ ings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Q Massive community fund-raicing efforts helped Chris’ family cover medical and other expenses brought on by her illness, and served to make many people aware of her plight. "Chris was a person who had a strong will," said Rev. Jeff Arnett. "She was often reaching out to people. When she was younger, she would befriend those who were less fortunate than she. She had a good understanding of what hard times were. It was important to her to be loved by people and to love people." Arnett also noted that near the end, Chris spoke of a renewing of her faith in God. ) WAYLAND - Luellen Thede, 90, formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away Monday, May 6, 1991 at Metropolitan Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Thede was born on May 30, 1900 southwest of Middleville, the daughter of Jacob and (Etta Swartz) Klump. She graduated from Middleville High School in 1918. She was married to Arthur Thede on June 14, 1919. Mrs. Thede served as State Chairman of the Mission Band of the Evangelical Church for five years, also as District chairman of the Missionary Society for two years. Taught girls Sunday school classes for a number of years, also taught an adult Sunday school class at St Petersburg, Florida while living there. Helped with Vacation Bible School and the Junior choir in the Leighton Church. She was chairman of the Farm Bureau Ladies Group of Allegan County for five years. She was a member, and contributed to the Prairie Garden Club for a number of years. Also took many entries to the Rower Show at the Allegan Fair for a number of years, receiv­ ing many ribbons and awards. Also received a certificate of membership in “The Order of the Green Thumb” from ‘The Old Dirt Dobbe" of Nashville, Tennessee. She contributed flowers to three different churches, Leighton, Griggs Street, and the Nazarene, for the Sunday services. Mrs. Thede is survived by her husband, Arthur C. Thede; two sons, Warren (Ann) Thede of Wyoming, Arden Thede of Waylaud; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral and committal services were held Wednesday, May 8 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville, with Pastor Walter Crow officiating. Burial was at Rest Lawn Memorial Park, G.uud Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to Wayland Ambulance Service. Christina Lou McIntosh ) CLARKSVILLE - Christina Lou McIntosh, 18 of 8175 Campbell Road, Clarksville, passed away Saturday, May 4, 1991 at her residence. Christina was born on December 25,1972 in Lansing, the daughter of Harry and Linda (Keener) McIntosh. She graduated from Lakewood High School on April 26, 1991. She was a member of the Word of Faith Church in Hastings. Christina is survived by her parents, Harry and Linda McIntosh of Clarksville; one brother. Joseph McIntosh of Clarksville; grandmother. Phyllis McIntosh of St Johns; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 7 at the Lakewood United Methodist Church with Reverend Jeffrey Arnett officiating. Burial was at the Qarksville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Chris McIntosh Memorial Fund in care of the funeral chapel. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Alba A. Weever ~^) DELTON - Alba A. Wcever, 93 of 11264 East Shore Drive, Crooked Lake, Delton and formerly of 43 West Grind Circle, Battle Creek passed away Tuesday, April 30, 1991 at the home of his son, Glen Weever. Mr. Weever was born March 7,1898 in Lee Township, Calhoun County, the son of Miles and Etta (Walker) Weever. He owned and operated A. Weever Truck’ng in Calhoun County from 1932 to 1954. He was a carpenter in inter years in the Calhoun County area. He was married to Dorothy G. Thompson May 8,1920. She preceded him in death June 8, 1975. Mr. Weever is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Lawrence H. and Rossie Wcever of Battle Creek, Glen T. and Dorothy Weever of Delton, Royd A. and Barb Weever of Six Lakes; 16 grandchildren; 27 great grand­ children; one great great grandchild; one sister, Kate Sebo of Battle Creek; many nieces ana nephews. He was also preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held Friday, May 3 at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Burial was in Roral Lawn Memorial Gardens, Battle Creek. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Commission on Aging, enve­ lopes available at the funeral home. (Jose G. Salas) LANSING - Jose G. Salas, 40 of Lansing and formerly of Lake Odessa passed away Wednesday, April 24,1991 at Sparrow Hospi­ tal, Lansing. Mr. Salas was bora March 19,1951 in Meta­ dore, Texas, the son of Miguel and Theresa (Garcia) Salas. He attended Lakewood High School. He was married to Dora Trevino on April 24, 1971 in Lake Odessa. He was employed at Hulls Cleaning Service in Lansing. Mr. Salas is survived by his wife, Dora; two sons, Jose Jr. and Daniel; one daughter, Anita; parents, Miguel and Theresa Salas of Sunfield; five sisters, Jolanda Salas of Grand Ledge, Modesta and Sandy Salas of Lansing, Susie Salas of Cadillac; five brothers, Ray and Mike Salas of Houston, Texas, Mingo of Sunfield; Alex of Ionia and Larry of Grand Ledge. Funeral services were held Monday, April 29 at the St. Edwards Catholic Church with Father James Bozung officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 9, 1991 — Page 7 Hastings students tell why their moms are the greatest EDITOR’S NOTE: Barry County first through sixth graders were invited recently to write an essay on “My Mom” in honor of Mother’s Day. The contest was sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. The following are the entries that were selected last week as the winners by grade: My mom is nice to me. She is a good kisser and a good hugger and a good worker. Kammi Sovren First Grade Central Elementary Handys to celebrate 50th anniversary Richard and Roberta Handy of Delton will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at the Hope Township Hall, 5463 Wall Lake Road, M-43, Sunday, May 19. from 2 to 5 p.m. The couple was married May 16, 1941. The open house will be given by their children, Wayne and Penny Ritchie and Daniel and Carol Handy, all of Delton. The Handys have seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Your presence is the only gift desired. Secord-Lake to wed July 20 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Secord of Mid­ dleville would like to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter, Cindy Kaye, to Scon Alan Lake also of Middleville, son of Dorothy and Jim Drake of Middleville and Lyle and Sandy Lake of Boyne Falls. Both are graduates of Thomapple Kellogg High School, Scott in 1989 and Cindy in 1990. The wedding will be July 20 at the United Methodist Church in Wayland. BIRTHS GIRL, Brittney Lynn, bom April 20 to Mr. and Mrs. James and Kimberly Eaton, Nashville, weighing 8 lbs., 8'Zozs., 21 in. long, time: 8:46 GIRL, Brooke Lynn, bom April 22 to Lisa Johnson and Eric Cornwell, Nashville, weighing 7 lbs., 334 ozs., 21 in. long, time: 6:16 a.m. BOY, Aaron Jay. bom April 22 to Janet and Henry Vasquez. Lake Odessa, weighing 7 lbs., 8*6 ozs.. 20*6 in. long, time: 10:55 a.m. GIRL, Samantha Yvette, bom April 23 to Monica and Gregory Black. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 4M ozs., 22 in. long, time: 8:18 a.m. Stidham-Roodbergen plan June wedding Mildred Stidham, 5290 Walidorfi, Delton, is pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter, Lisa Ann, to Mark Roodbergen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Roodbergen, 6718 E. QR Ave., Scotts. The future bride is a graduate of DeltonKeilogg High School. The future bridegroom is a graduate of Vicksburg High School and is employed with Gull Road Automotive. A June 22 wedding is being planned. BOY, Denny Michael, bom April 24 to Mike and Bev. Wakley. Woodland, weighing 9 lbs., 636 ozs., 22 in. long, time: 6:17 p.m. BdY,-William Hart, bom April 24 to Mary Lou and Nelson Gamache. Cloverdale, weighing 3 lbs.. 15 ozs., 17Mi in. long, lime: 1:04 a.m. GIRL, Molly Michelle, bom April 25 to Douglas and Dawne Smith. Hastings, weighing 9 lbs.. 3& ozs., 21 in. long, time: 6:39 p.m. BOY, Kyie Robert, bom April 26 to Shirley and Tim McMillen. Lake Odessa, weighing 9 lbs., 5 ozs., 22 in. long, time: 9:39 a.m. BOY, Mitchell Theodore Hause, bom May 2, to Bob & Betsy Hause, Gobles, weighing 9 lbs., 2 oz., 2036 in. long, time 4:59 p.m. Grandparents are Mike and Nancy Hause. Great-Grandparents are Raymond and Jenny Hause all of Hastings. My mom is very special to me. She takes care of me when I am sick. She tucks me in bed every night and prays with me. She tells me stories and helps me with my homework. She does special things with me. She taught me how to make chocolate chip cookies. We have a lot of fun lOgether. She takes me to fun places. She makes me laugh when I am sad. It’s very important to me. I love her very much. The end. Elizabeth Meek Second Grade Southeastern Elementary Dear Mom. I love you a lot because you are the best mom in the whole world. I love you so much that I don’t want to move out when I grow up. I love you when you hug me and when you do spils. I love it when you are home with me most of the time. Mom, you are the one that 1 love the best! Carrie Service Third Grade Northeastern Elementary Mom, you are the greatest I’ll ever know. When I’m sick, you take care of me. When I’m sad, you comforst me. You’re loving, caring, sensitive and sweet. I hope to grow up just like you. You’ve shared the joy and sadness in your life with me. You are my inspiration and I hope we never part. You respect me and my friends. I’m glad of that. You’ve always been there for me. Even when I make mistakes, you are still MARRIAGE LICENSES Brian Patrick Moore, Nashville and Lissa Ann McClelland. Delton. Richard Philip Howrey, Ann Arbor and Gail Elizabeth Peterson, Hastings. Marvin J. Klooster, Plainwell and Lauren Sue Hop. Shelbyville. Richard Scott Robeft?is Battle Creek and Amy Joanne Gilbert, Denon. Monty Lee Jones, Dowling and Sherry Arlene Knickerbocker, Dowling. Daniel Lambert Cullers, Jr., Hastings and Tina Louise DeWitt, Middleville. Ronald Kenneth Brooks, Nashville and Penny Gene Jones, Nashville. James Robert Losinger, Wayland and Dawn Carolee James, Middleville. Timothy Scott Nederveld, Delton and Patricia Ann Belonga, Delton. Jeffery Lee Fisher, Hastings and Evelyn Kay Raffler, Hastings. James Jacob VanDyke, Jr., Hastings and Tammy Sue Lydy, Middleville. David Evan Kooda, Plainwell and Kathleen Mary Waksmuntfcki, Plainwell. James Alphonse Jakubowski, Wayland and Donnah Lee Burkey, Wayland. Death takes longtime columnist for Banner Roberts-Wawrykowicz to be wed in Hawaii Charles and Florence Roberts of Hastings announce the marriage of their son. Charles Paul, to Maryann Carol Wawrykowicz of Warren. The couple will be wed in Hawaii Saturday. May 18 off WaiKiKi aboard the Manuiwa. They will live in Honolulu. Foreign exchange meeting planned The community is invited to an informational meeting at Riverbend Hall, from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, on hosting foreign exchange students. American Field Services representatives will be on hand to answer questions about hosting students. Also present will be two current Hastings exchange students from Germany and St. Vincent and a Hastings youih who has returned from a year’s stay in New Zealand. Coffee and ethnic desserts will be provided by AFS. Riverbend Hall is located behind the Riverbend Travel Agency on West State Street For more information, call Judy Lenz at 945-4634. J-Ad Graphics News Service A woman who spent 71 years informing the public of local happenings and current events passed away at the Lowell Medical Center Saturday. Ruth Peterman, 93, of 774 Second Ave., Lake Odessa apparently suffered from asthma and congestive heart failure. She had been a patient at the facility since last December. A native of Woodland Township, Peterman and her late husband, Dan, moved to Lake Odessa in 1910. Surviving is her only child, Ann Strecker of Troy, and two grandsons, Dennis and Daryl Strecker. She spent 56 years writing news for the former Lake Odessa Wave newspaper and worked 36 years in the same capacity for the Ionia County News. She ha; written the Lake Odessa News column for the Hastings Banner for 43 years. She also worked as a stringer for the Grand Rapids Press, the Battle Creek Enquirer and Ionia Sentinel. She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4461 Auxiliary, the First Congregational Church of Lake Odessa and Womens Fellowship and was a past member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Disabled American Veterans. Services were Wednesday afternoon at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Ruth Peterman $100 REWARD FOR ANY BASEMENT WE CANT DRY UP 1 -800-748-0500 David S. McDuffee ATTORNEY AT LAW Mr. Businessman 9809 Cherry Valley Caledonia. Ml 49316 Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with advertising in...The Hastings BANNER 891-2112 or 1-8OO-594-5119 • Divorce • Real Estate • Business • Probate OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 9-5 proud of me. I want to share my whole life with you. You have helped me through good time and bad in life. If I ever have kids, I want to be just as good a mom as you are. I love you with all my heart. Harry Mother’s Day. Destiny Seeber Fourth Grade Southeastern My mom is special because of who she is, not because of what she looks like or her styles, it’s what’s on the Inside that counts. She has a heart as big as a boulder and it overflows with love. My mom loves me and takes care of me. She feeds me and buys me nice clothes. My mom is unique. No one is quite as special as she is to me. She has a special little glow in her eyes that beams out when she is happy. She is like a teddy bear ready to be hugged. She is a Christian and is loveable. 1 love my mom because of who she is, and she is... My mom! Dana Meri Hill Fifth Grade Pleasantview Elementary My mom spends her time for me. She picks me up from school, even when she is babysit­ ting. She takes me to piano lessons and drives me to appointments. My mother cheers me up. When I’m feeling low, my mom will creep up on me and give me a huge hug. She smiles at me, and even if I try to be mad, I can’t. She’ll tell stories about her childhood, and I can’t help but laugh. My mother is the best cook. When I open the door from a long day at school, I can smell the rich, sweet aroma of chocolate chip cookies being served. She makes the best chocolate chip cookies. My mom soothes my problems. When I can’t sleep, my mother gives me cocoa and rubs my forehead, telling me that it’s OK. She always understands. Because my mother is the best mother. Rebecca Mepham Sixth Grade Hastings Middle School A Memorial to My Mother My mom was a nice mom, because she would do things for our own good, like send us to bed at 9 p.m. Another thing she did was discipline me and my sister. She would give us the best of care when we were ill and well. When I had the chicken pox, she put baking soda in the tub to help stop the chicken pox from itching. When 1 broke my-legr shc^dijln’t ^et mad when I would hit the furniture on a citVmy dad made. When she died in 1988, lots of cards came in, but they didn't help much. That just goes to prove I loved mother and thought she was the best. Brian Berry Sixth Grade Hastings Middle School Legal Notices Stat* of Michigan Probate Coart County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Estate MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE File No. 91-20578-SE Estate of PEARL L. POTTER. DECEASED, Social security no. 385-14-4304. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may bo barred or affected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On Moy 30. 1991 at 9:00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom, Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw, Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of David L. Smith re­ questing that David L. Smith be appointed personal representative of the estate of Pearl L. Potter. Deceased, who lived at 2700 Nashville Rood, Hastings, Michigan and who died April 27, 1991; and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated October 6. 1983 be admitted to probate. It also Is requested that the heirs at law of said deceased be determined. Creditors of the deceased are notifed that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice. Notice Is further given that the estate will th sn be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. May 3. 1991 DAVID L. SMITH Personal Representative By: James H. Fisher Address of Personal Representative: 1003 W. State Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 James H. Fisher (P26437) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE 8 FISHER 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 616/945-3495 (5-9) MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas E. Powell and Lori L. Powell, husband and wife to Comerica Bonk-Detroit, a National Banking Association, Mortgagee, dated June 30. 1989 and recorded on September 21, 1989, in Liber 488, on page 554, Barry County Records, Michigan, Barry on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of TWELVE THOUSAND TWO DOLLARS AND 44 CENTS ($12,002.44), in­ eluding interest at 12.0% per annum. Adjustable Rate Mortgagee. Rate may change on 1-1, 4-1,7-1, and 10-1 of each year. Under the power of sale contained In said mor­ tgage and the statute In such case mode and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 11:00 A.M. o'clock on Moy 30, 1991. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are describ­ ed as: The South 350 feet of the West 250 feet of the East 29 acres of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 7 West. Assyria Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with I94ECL 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 18. 1991 Comerica Bank-Detroit. Mortgagee Trott ond Trott Attorneys for Mortgagee 31000 Telegraph Rood. Suite 170 Birmingham. Michigan 48010-341) File *91030701 (5/16) • BIDS • The Hastings Area School System is accepting sealed bids on three school buses. Bids should be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools, 232 West Grand Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and should be clearly labeled “School Bus Bids". Bids are due by 12:00 Noon, May 15, 1991, at which time they will be opened. Specifications are available upon re­ quest at the School System’s Admin­ istration Office at 232 West Grand Street, Hastings. �Page 8 — The Hastings banner — Thursday, May '. 1991 They stole in old days, too Legal Notices NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default has occurred in the conditions of a mor­ tgage made by William C. Moon III and Catherine A. Moon, husband and wife, mortgagor, to Old Kent Bank of Kalamazoo, of 136 East Michigan Avenue. Kalamazoo. Michigan 49007. mortgagee, by a mortgage dated July 3. 1978, recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County, on Ju­ ly 6. 1991. in Liber 216, page 230. Because of said default, the mortgagee has declared the entire un­ paid amount secured by said mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this notice, there is claimed to bo due. including for principal and interest on said mortgage, the sum of $5,512.39, and interest will continue on the principal balance of $4,527.70 at the rate of 8.5 percent. No suit or proceeding in law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay said amount with interest, as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and ex­ penses, including attorneys' fees allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public sale to the highest bidder at the North Door of County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan, on May 24. 1991 at 2:00 p.m. The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in the Township of Prairieville. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as follows: A parcel of land in the Southwest one quarter of Section 20. Town I North, Range 10 West, describ­ ed as: COMMENCING at the Southeast comer of West half of the Southwest one quarter of said Sec­ tion 20: thence West thirty nine rods; thence North eleven rods three feet; thence East thirty nine rods; thence South eleven rods three feet to PLACE OF CEGINNING, Prairieville Township, Barry Coun­ ty, Michigan; and commonly known as 11806 Crum Rood, Plainwell, Michigan. Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be one year from the date of sale unless determined adandoned in accor­ dance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of sale. Dated: April 25. 1991 TOWHEY MAGGINI Attorneys for Old Kent Bank of Kalamazoo. By: Donald H. Passenger 21 IK Waters Building Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616)459-6168 (5/23) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default has occurred in the conditions of a mor­ tgage mode by Brod C. Bouk and Linda L. Bouk. husband and wife, mortgagor, to Old Kent Bank and Trust Company, of One Vandenberg Center. Grand Rapids. Ml 49503, mortgagee, by a mor­ tgage dated September 15, 1989. recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County, on September 18, 1989, in Liber 488. page 389. Because of said default, the mortgagee has declared the entire unpaid amount secured by said mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the dote of this notice, there is claimed to be due. including for principal and interest on said mortgage, the sum of $65,025.44, and interest will continue on the principal balance of $62,016.36 at the rate of 9.375 percent. No suit or proceeding in law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and the statute in such case made an provided, and to pay said amount with interest, as provided in said mor­ tgage. and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including attorneys' foes allowed by law. and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the under­ signed before sale, said mortgage will be foreclos­ ed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public sale to the highest bidder at the North Door of County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan, on May 24, 1991 at 2:00 p.m. The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in the Orangeville Township, Barry Coun­ ty, Michigan, and are described os follows: COMMENCING 1,2047. feet West and 1,0907* feet North of East one quarter post of Section 6, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; thence South 52° West 50 feet; thence South 47®30' West 50 feet: thence South 45° 30’ West 50 feet; thence South 41° West 50 feet; thence South 36° 15' West 200 feet; thence South 32° West 50 feet to PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING. thence South 39° 30' West 50 feet; thence South 71® East 100 feet; thence North 287.® East 41 2/10 feet; thence North 69° West 100 feet to PLACE OF BEGINNING, Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan; and commonly known as 4379 Pickerel Cove. Shelbyville. Michigan. Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in ac­ cordance with MCL 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of sale. Doted: April 25. 1991 TWOHEY AAAGGINI Attorneys for Old Kent Bank and Trust Company By: Donald H. Passenger 21 IK Waters Building Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)459-6168 (5/2?' 55 or older? We’ve just reduced the cost of homeowners insurance 30%! Here’s why! Our statistics show Ann Landers Pricetag for prom too costly Dear Ann Landers: My husband and I are European. We have resided in the United .states since 1981. My husband’s son by a former marriage has been living with us for the past year and is now a senior in high school. We felt that this final year in an American school would make him more sophisticated. As you know, high schools sponsor dances during the year, including a winter formal and the famous prom. ‘’Gerard’’ wanted to attend the winter formal but balked at the S50 cost, which we agreed was quite an expenditure. He was somewhat disappointed to miss the af­ fair but did not complain. A few weeks ago, we received information about the senior prom. Gerard really wanted to go and the cost seemed reasonable — $40. However, after talking with friends, he learn­ ed it would be closer to $400 for the tuxedo rental, a limousine, tickets for him and his date, the girl’s corsage, a meal for two al a fancy restaurant and professional photographs. I am shocked at this figure. I run my own business from home and have an infant to feed and clothe. Four hundred dollars is almost a week’s earnings for me. It’s what I spend for food in an entire month. I cannot imagine spending this sum of money on an evening out for my husband and me, much less a teenager. My husband said it was "insane.” We originally agreed to pay half the cost of the prom, since Gerard pays for gas, phone and entertainment out of his earnings from baby-sitting his half-brother and running business errands for me. Now we’ve all decided it’s too costly. Gerard is disappointed to miss what would have been the highlight of his social life as a teenager. I wonder how other parents feel about spending this kind of money on their teenagers. I worry, too. about what this does to a young person’s values. If they have all this fancy stuff at 18, what is there to look for­ ward to? I am well aware of the importance of celebrating life’s milestones with appropriate ceremonies. The high school prom com­ memorates a rite of passage from childhood to adulthood. My gripe is the price tag. Can only the rich in America have fun? — Anaheim. Dear Anaheim: I, too, find a $400 evening for teenagers outrageously expensive and have for a long time suggested that the schools put a stop to this sort of thing. High school kids don’t need tiftedocs, limousines, fancy dinners in a downtown hotel and professional photographs. In some cities the prom is held in the school gym, a lovely catered dinner is served right there and everyone has a wonder­ ful time. (And there is no booze.) The problem is that a great many teenagers work these days ana make very good money. If they want to spend it on what we consider outrageous luxuries, no one has the right to say they can’t. Unless the school changes the system, parents are helpless. Boy answers annoying question Dear Ann Landers: Recently you printed a letter from the mother of a redheaded boy who was a standout in any crowd. People kept ask­ ing the same dumb questions about the origin of his hair color. My nephew had that pro­ blem when he was growing up. One day while shopping, Jimmy became especially annoyed when someone asked, "Where did you get that red hair?" He blurted out, "Neiman Marcus.” — Ann Fan. Livingroom drinker an alcoholic Dear Ann Landers: My husband drinks beer every day. “Fred" puts away a few bot­ tles after work to unwind, which I don’t mind. What worries me is when he drinks too much. At least two evenings a week he finishes a sixpack. One night a week he drinks anywhere from 10 to 18 beers and passes out in front of the TV. He calls is "falling asleep." Fred isn’t abusive. He rarely misses a day’s work and he is good with the children. Generally we have a fairly happy home life. His beer drinking is the only thing we fight about. Fred says he’s not hurting anyone because the kids are in bed when he gets to the "tipsy” stage, but I can’t stand to be around him when he drinks too much. The conversation gets stupid and boring and his snoring would wake the dead. I told Fred I thought he was turning into an alcoholic. He said I was crazy. Meanwhile, all that beer can’t be helping his ulcers and his high blood pressure. He is only 32 years old. Will you please answer my question: Does my husband have a drinking problem or not? — His Wife in Indiana. Dear Indiana: He sure does, but nagging won’t help. You can do two things to help your husband. Call his doctor and ask him to read the riot act to Fred when he comes in for his next blood pressure or ulcer checkup. Then look up Al-Anon in the phone book and go the next meeting. You’ll learn a lot from those people. You need guidance and emo­ tional support in order to live with Fred and you’ll find it at Al-Anon, get going and good luck. that homeowners 55 and older have fewer and less costly losses than other J age groups. So it's only fair to charge you less IVood/and News by Catherine Lucas for your homeowners insurance. TkM fiMmfiop&r listed in the %Dow Pages under Insurance. LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION Notice of lost Day of Registration of the Electors of Delton Kellogg Schools Counties of Barry and Allegan, Michigan TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the annual school election of the school district will be held on Monday, June 10,1991. THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER WITH THE APPROPRIATE CITY OR TOWNSHIP CLERKS, IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION CALLED TO RE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 10, 1991, IS MONDAY, MAY 13, 1991. PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON MONDAY, MAY 13,1991, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION. Persons planning to register with the respective city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerks’ offices are open for registration. This Notice is given by order of the board of education. SALLY A. ADAMS, Secretary, Board of Education The Woodland Post Office has a new postmaster replacement (substitute postmaster), Julie Benschoter of Lake Odessa. She is a mother of three daughters, all in school. Julie will work Saturday mornings and when Isla DeVries, postmaster, is not in the post office. She replaces Sandy Munsters, who was transferred to the Okemos Post Office. . Sunday afternoon, Merrill Tyler, Barbara Meyers, Curtis Allen and Cathy Lucas graduated from a United Methodist beginning lay speaker class that has been meeting at Okemos Community United Methodist Church for the past several weeks. At the same time. Norma Peters graduated from the advanced class, and Dick Waite received a renewed Advanced Lay Speaker Certificate. There were 43 graduates in the two classes. A potluck dinner followed the ceremony. On Tuesday, Cathy Lucas flew to Atlanta, Ga., where she plans to have reconstructive surgery at Northside Hospital. Until she returns in a few weeks, Joyce Weinbrecht, 945-5471, will write the Woodland News column. Zion Lutheran Brotherhood held a Ladies Night Sunday evening. The evening included a potluck dinner and reading of humorous poems by Verland McLeod and Phyllis Baitinger. Lawrence Gerlinger, who lives with Bill and Margaret Brodbeck, had heart problems Saturday and was taken to Pennock Hospital by ambulance. He was admitted to the hospital. Abraham and Diane Brodbeck took Jessica, Amanda and Michael to Iowa to visit Diane’s family for a few days late last week. The Rev. Ward Pierce is attending some special meetings in the Upper Peninsula this week. He will return to resume his duties at Lakewood United Methodist Church before Sunday. During the absence of the Rev. Pierce Sun­ day, "Kids’ Praise’ No. 7" was presented at both morning and evening services. The church was full at the morning performance and there was a good crowd in the evening, too. The production was co-directed by Kathy Smith and Kathy Stowell. "Fsalty, the Talk­ ing Songbook" was performed by Perry Strimback, who has been this character in previous performances of earlier "Kids’ Praise!” productions at Lakewood United Methodist. The children traveled through time in the Magnificent Multi-Phasic Take-Your-Time machine and visited David when he was a shepherd boy. David was portrayed by Curtis Allen, Jr. The children then went to the dedication of King Solomon’s Temple, where the temple choir was made up of Jeff Booi, Ken Geiger. Roger Buxton, Cun Allen and Fran Courser. When the children arrived at the time of John and Charles Wesley, they met the printer who added the word "Hallelujah” to the hymn "Christ The Lord Is Risen Today." He was played by Paul Courser. A solo during that hymn was sung by Charlsie Mattice. The children saw John Newton, the former English sea captain who wrote “Amazing Grace,” Cliff Randall portrayed him and told a story about how Newton got out of the slave trade and became a street preacher. Sarah Stowell sang a solo of "Amazing Grace" dur­ ing the performance. The children sang a group of slave spirituals in the south ir. 1850, then traveled on to 1905, when they met Fanny Crosby visiting the White House. Crosby wrote hundreds of hymns, though she was blind. She was por­ trayed by Edith Buxton. Maggie Dingerson sang a solo during the medley of Fanny Crosby hymns. The children met Psalty when he was just a little pamphlet and sang "Take My Life and Let It Be" before they returned to 1991. The singers in the Lakewood production were Curt Allen, Leslie Allen, Charity Black, Richard Brown. Sara Casarez, Jason Constan­ tine, Maggie Dingerson, Leslie Geiger, Amy McClintock, Jessica Rice, Janie Slater, Ken­ dra Smith, Sarah Stowell, Daisy Allen, Ann Black, Erin Brown, Becky Casarez, Melissa Chadderdon, Abby Dingerson, Kevin Doyle, Charlsie Mattice, Carrie Randall, Nick Rice, Adam Smith and Sara Smith. Dear Ann Landers: I have a message for "Old Foggy i i My 50’s” from Grand Rapids who wrote ’ you about teenagers stealing car hood or ats. Mister, you wrote, "There was note of this garbage going on when I was a kid.” Well, maybe you haven’t been around long enough. I was bom and raised in Grand Rapids and I remember 1946. That was the year the first postwar automobiles came out. The new Puicks had a nifty-looking ring-shaped hood ornament and it was a common practice among kids of that day to break them off and wear them as bracelets. The response of the Buick company was to discontinue the ornament. But an equally tempting ornament showed up just a few years later. This time it was attached to the hood by a strong metal cable. Of course, resourceful teenagers discovered a way to cut the cable and the vandalism started all over again. Mister, I’ve been to 49 of our 50 states and Grand Rapids is as fine a place to live as any of them. Maybe the teenagers in that town are wilder than they used to be but they are no worse than teenagers in other cities — in fact, they are probably better. — Old Foggy in his 60s. Dear Fogg): Stealing hood ornaments is kid stuff compared to what we have now. I wish we could go back to those more innocent days. The proliferation of drugs, and the easy availiability of guns have created a real pro­ blem for law enforcement agencies. Teenage gangs and drive-by shootings are out of con­ trol, and I’m sorry to say. I see no relief in sight. Gem of the Day: A college student wrote to his father: "Dear Dad, I am broke and I have no friends. Please tell me what to do." The father responded: "Make friends at once.” Is life passing you by? Want to improve your social skills? Write for Ann Landers' new booklet, ' ‘How to Make Friends and Stop Be­ ing Lonely. ” Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money , order for $4.15 (this includes postage and handling) to: Friends, do Ann Landers, P. O. Box 11562, Chicago, III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $5.05.) COPYRIGHT 1991 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE. INC. Corvette Swap Meet planned at Charlton Park A Corvette Show and Swap Meet Sunday, May 19, will open the 1991 special event season at Historic Charlton Park in Hastings. Visitors to this third annual Corvette Show at Charlton Park can view more than 100 cor­ Ojiusic. .admyc aJI ite-.cjrds. vettes, and then vote for their favorite. A "People’s Choice” trophy will be awarded to the most admired Corvette. An open swap meet will feature Corvette parts, auto parts, arts and crafts and a flea market. Spaces are still available for $10 per space by contacting the park at (616) 945-3775. Trophies will be awarded to Corvettes in six classes, and entrants will be able to vote for the "Best of Show” car. Awards will be given for club participation as well as the Long Distance award. Entrants will receive a dash plaque, goody bag and be eligible for door prizes. Admission for corvettes is $5 per car. The event is co-sponsored by the Corvette Club of Battle Creek and proceeds from the show go to Spina Bifida. The full day of entertainment runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 19. Plenty of good food and beverages will be available. Admission is $3 for adults and 50 cents for children, and in­ cludes the admission to the reconstructed rural Michigai village of the late 19th century, and to the recreation area on Thomapple Lake. This includes a beach, boat launch and picnicing. Visitors also may see the blacksmith, oneroom school, general store and 13 other village buildings. Chariton Park is a not-for-profit educational institution located just off M-79 between Hastings and Nashville. For more informa­ tion, call 945-3775. Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! We're changing our hours... to serve you better! We think you're worth it...so. effective Monday, May 13th. the United Bank offices in Wayland. Hopkins. Dorr, and Gun Lake, will stay open a little later on weekdays... until 5 p.m. On Friday, the branches will be open until 5:30. and Saturday until noon. Here's the schedule: M-Th 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Fri 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sat 9:00 a.m. to Noon * (Hopkins Branch will close at Noon on Thursdays) We appreciate your business, and we want to make your banking as convenient as possible. Why? Because you're worth itl UNITED DANK MEMBER FDIC �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 9, 1991 — Page 9 From Time to Time... By Esther Walton Hastings hotels through the past Every community had some means for overnight accommodations, and Hastings was no exception. From the early part of Hastings history until the 1930s, there were two major hotels in town, the Barry Hotel and the Hastings Hotel. There were also some small hotels that didn’t advertise in the newspaper. Information about these small hotels are very scant. The Barry was erected on the site of the first residents, Slocum Bunker. Bunker started the “hotel business" because he was hired to pro­ vide housing for the men who erected the first saw mill in town. Upon his house site at the northeast comer of Michigan and State streets were several hotel buildings. The first was the Fuller Tavern, a frame structure, and the last a brick building, the Barry Hotel. Fuller’s was the first frame building intend­ ed as a “public house" in the 1840s, but the exact date for its construction is not known. But the hotel was there in 1844 when the Hiram Greenfield family arrived. Newtons owned it and called it the Newton House from about 1874-1886. Newton put on a two-story veranda in 1879 and this was noted in the Banner. An early photograph of the hotel shows the veranda. In February of 1886, Newton built a new brick hotel, complete with an opera house. It was no sooner done when the disastrous fire of Aug. 12, 1886, burned it to the ground. The Fords again rebuilt, but this time only a part of the building had been set aside for an opera house. The Ford Hotel was not considered the “best" in town. The July 10, 1935, Banner commented on the hotel at its razing saying: * ‘There never was any real demand for such a building here for use as a hotel. Hastings then had a good hostelry operated by the late N.T. Parker. Somehow Duane D. Ford con­ ceived the idea that Hastings needed a second hotel... After the Ford Hotel was built, a testimonial dinner was given Mr. Ford by the citizens of Hastings. A part of the building had been set aside for an opera house, although it was much too small for that pur­ pose. Dorr Mudge, son of the late Royal Mudge, was the manager. In it, (the opera house) however, were given a number of home talent plays, and for some time, courses or lectures under the auspices of the Hastings Women’s Club...” In 1896, D. L. Mudge was manager of the whole hotel and it is referred in the ‘Headlight’ a# “the best dollar-a-day: house m ■ Michigan... The hotel is built in modem style, of brick... and is heated by steam throughout. It has good sample rooms for the convenience of commercial travelers and the proprietor runs a free bus (horse drawn wagon) to all trains.” The hotel, by now called the Barry, was closed in 1902, in a dispute between owners and renters over price. While it was closed, repairs and alterations were made. The opera house space was converted to a dining room. It apparently remained closed until 1903. The Banner commented on its opening April 23, 1903: “Mrs. Jennie Stebbins had completed negotiations for the control of the Hotel Barry and the hotel will open about the first of May... The present scarcity of houses and the well-known abilities of Mrs. Stebbins as an excellent cook bid fair to make the venture a truly successful one." The fine cooking of Mrs. Stebbins didn’t in­ sure the success of the second hotel. The 1935 article told what happened between 1903 and 1935: "After a time, it was abandoned as hotel and put to various uses. Messrs. Cool and Dooley operated it as a garage. It was not con­ venient for that purpose. At last an oil station was put on the comer, which is a desirable location for that business. But it did not seem to the owners that they could afford to main­ tain and pay taxes on such a building when so small a portion of it was used... “The present proprietors of the building decided to demolish it because of weaknesses that had developed in the structure itself, and because they could not afford, they said, to continue paying taxes on a large building that brought them in so little revenue." Down the street on the northeast comer of State and Church streets, sat what was first called the "Hastings House” on whose site the present Hastings Hotel sits. Nathan Barlow built the first frame hotel on this site in 1845. Upon the establishment of the Battle Creek - Hastings - Grand Rapids stage route July 1, 1846, Barlow maintained a tavern and stage stop on the premises. The establishment was the forerunner of the present Hastings Hotel as public accommoda­ tions having been continuous on the site to the present time. The building was enlarged by successive owners until 1887 when it was demolished and the new Parker hotel was built. The present day hotel building dates from 1887, when F.T. Parker built it from the ground up. The Feb. 24, 1887, Banner described its opening: “Since the ground was broken for the new Hastings Hotel, the people of this city have in­ terestedly watched it in progress of construc­ tion. For many months our citizens have an­ ticipated with pleasure the time when the house would be so far completed as to admit an opening..." The interior was described: “The dining room which is 40x50 feet, ar­ tistically frescoed on the ceiling and walls, (and) formed a handsome backdrop..." To finish the hotel, a veranda was built on the first story in 1887. The remaining parts of the old hotel were tom down in 1890, and a year later a new ad­ dition was built on. Two years later, in 1893, Parker moved the old wood courthouse over and sat it north of the hotel for a display area. The hotel was sold in 1910, was closed for two months to remodel and reopened. It then served as the major hotel for the next 20 years. Down the street on the northeast corner of State and Church streets, sat what was first called the ‘Hastings House' on whose site the present Hastings Hotel sits. The Parker House or Hastings Hotel did close during the Depression for a few months, but managed to keep open most of the time. In the 1940s, Ray Branch bought the hotel. During World War II the dining room had to be “Abandoned because of the OPA regula­ tions,” reported the Sept. 27, 1945, Banner. “But it was reopened in 1945." The hotel was completely renovated in 1948 and reopened with Gov. Kim Sigler as the honored guest. The remodeled hotel contained a new modem kitchen, “designed for efficient and economical operations... it has sanitation ser­ vice like the new modem dishwasher... a large walk-in cooler, and other refrigerators..." The whole hotel was furnished with “Hastings’ own Grand Rapids Bookcase & Chair Co. Oakmaster furniture.” The Branches owned the hotel for many years and it was the favorite meeting place for individuals and groups. Among the smaller hotels only their names, which were seldom mentioned, showed up in the newspaper. Central Hotel is thought to have been in the middle of South State Street between Jefferson and Michigan. It was in ex­ istence around 1875. It could have been the same hotel as the Century House Hotel, where it is mentioned by the Banner in 1936. as the site where the Carveth and Stebbins Pharmacy was located, which now is Jacobs Pharmacy. The American House location may have been on the northeast comer of State and Church, right across from the Hastings House. It was tom down in 1940 and a “ce­ ment building” was constructed. Other little rooms and very email hotel ac­ commodations were mentioned in the newspaper. These were billed as farmers’ overnight rooms, and were just small rooms with a bed, located upstairs over a restaurant or other business. There was no lobby or bathrooms included in the arrangement. These were not for women, any women. Women who needed rooms for nightly business were soon run out of town. Early Hastings did not tolerate such enterprises. The Hastings Hotel-Parker House, as it looked during the 1930s and 1940s at the corner of State and Church streets. The Barry Hotel, located on the northeast corner of Michigan and State streets. In 1886, the building burned to the ground. Legal Notices ____________________________________________ _ State of Michigan In th. Orcutt Court For the County of Barry ORDER TO ANSWER Lake Odessa News: Ronald and Coleen Polley announce the birth of Autumn Rose at Ionia County Memorial Hospital on April 19. Grandparents are Gary and Diane Vickery of Delton and Ronald and Ruby Polley of Delton. Great­ grandparents are Doug and Dar Vickery of Delton, Blanche Polley of Delton and Lillian Collard of Kalamazoo. The new miss weighed six pounds, thirteen ounces. Detours are commonplace in the village, with construction of the drain project on the east side of town. Residents of Pearl and Plea­ sant streets witness greatly increased traffic, as local residents take a shorter route than the marked detour to avoid the excavation on Jor­ dan Lake Avenue/Road at the Tupper Lake Street intersection. Local retirees from Lakewood Public Schools and other members of MARSP have their invitation to the spring luncheon at the Ionia K of C Hall May 16. Elvin and Phyllis Betz of Ionia will provide the program on a Scandanavian vacation. Portland retirees will be the hosts. Several local members are planning to at­ tend the state meeting at Lansing on the day before, June 5, and the annual meeting on June 6. Both will be at the Lansing Center. Last year’s night before was held at a westside hotel and motel, as 270 were crowded in the dining room and 60 more were denied tickets, so this year's seminars, honors meeting and meal were moved to accommodate the an­ ticipated crowd. Last year’s state meeting had to be moved two weeks ahead of the date because of the unexpected high number of reservations. Still many pension recipients from the retirement system are not yet members of MARSP. Lakewood’s Top Ten honor students are Angie Hanpel of M-66; Becky Wilson of Knoll Road; Amanda Stuart of Morrison Lake; Kitina Donders of Sunfield; Teresa Davis of Sunfield; Chris Bazner of Tasker Road; Kevin David of Clarksville Road, Portland; ’Christy Downer of Peck Lake Road; Marsha Harder of Claksville Road; and Tony Bartlett of Washington Boulevard, Lake Odessa. Don Goodemoot, bulk oil distributor, is the new president of the Lions Club. Clayton Boyce, appliance dealer, is the vice president. Other business and professional men elected officers are Jeff Booi. Kim Deardorff, Dr. John Hemming, Roger Geiger. David Bull­ ing, Ford McDowell, Tom Peacock, Dr. Jerry Licari and Tim Tromp. The Lions are planning their annual chicken barbecue for May 18. A new member is attorney James Bank. Manuel Rodriguez, John Reed and Roger Geiger attended the recent district Lions’ convention in Grand Rapids. The Lions recently had their White Cane day col­ lecting donations, to be used for glasses for needy children and support of their many pro­ jects to aid the blind, such as Leader Dogs and Welcome Home for the Blind in Grand Rapids. The second “Feed Store” production May 11 will feature singer Jodi Farman, Lakewood jazz band, vocalist John Price, the Feed Store Singers, storytelling, comedy and some local cowgirls who will promote the summer reading program for children. The Feed Store Gang advertises brain food by the bushel. Their first production in December was well attended and applauded as a wholesome, entertaining evening. Friends of the Library will serve refreshments at intermission. The production will be at the Lakewood High School auditorium. Reine Peacock and family, composed of Tom and Lois Peacock, Richard and Gayle Peacock, Sue and Keith W.ndes, Helen and Keith Haller, Pete and Betty Carey of Lake Odessa, and Duane and Frances Glasgow of Hastings, were among those attending the Golden Jubilee of Reine’s sister. Sister Carmella Conway at Marywood in Grand Rapids. All teachers of Central United Methodist Church’s Sunday School were honored at a breakfast April 27 Each received a corsage or boutonniere, a morning off from teaching with a substitute for every class and a breakfast served during the church school hour. Sarah Winkler, daughter of Mike and Jane, celebrated her 16th birthday on Thursday of last week at her home in Woodland. Those helping her celebrate were her parents and brother Tim, grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weber of Allegan, Betty Carey; her great-grandmother Reine Peacock. Dick and Gayle Peacock, her uncle Roger Winkler with Carol, Darrin and Patrick, and Mrs. Richard Winkler of Woodland. Sarah opened her File No. 91-180-DO JOEL GARFIELD MCWHINNEY. Plaintiff. —v».— CRISTIA MCWHINNEY. Defendants^ Bruce W. Gee (P23696) Attorney for Plaintiff 607 N. Broadway Hostings, Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 At a session of said Court, held in the District Courtroom in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, this 16th day of April 1991. Present: Honorable Richard M. Shuster This matter having come before the Court pur­ suant to the Motion of Plaintiff, and the Court be­ ing otherwise duly informed In the premises, now, therefore. IT IS ORDERED that Cristia McWhlnney, Defen­ dant in the above entitled cause. In which Plaintiff seeks a Judgment of Divorce from the bonds of matrimony, shall file an Answer or take other ac­ tion permitted by law or Court Rule on or before the 30th day of May, 1991, by filing an answer or other appropriate pleadings with the 5th Circuit Court, 220 W. Court Street, Hastings, Michigan, 49058, and that should Defendant fail to take such action, a Default Judgment will be entered against her for the relief demanded In the Complaint filed in this cose. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUGED that a copy of this Order shall be published once each week in the Hastings Banner for three consecutive weeks and a proof of publication shall be filed In this Court. Richard M. Shuster, District Judge Drafted by: many gifts and they enjoyed ice cream and punch and birthday cake made by her Grand­ ma Carey. The Lakewood News last week carried the story of the early graduation held for Chris McIntosh of Clarksville due to her serious il­ lness. The ceremony was complete with “Pomp and Circumstance,” school board members, administrators, speeches, music and the presentation of her diploma a month early. On Friday evening, May 3, she attend­ ed the senior prom accompanied by a nurse. Her death came the following day. Confirmation services were held Sunday morning at Central United Methodist Church for Matthew Goodemoot, Melissa Ritz, Sara Decker, Walter Johnson, Sarah Faulkner. Their parents are the Von Goodemoots, the Steve Runyans, the Allan Deckers of Hastings, the Curt Johnsons and the Dave Faulkners. There were several guests present from their families, including Mrs. Walter Johnson of Battle Creek and the Steven Decker family of Newaygo,. Mr. and Mrs. Rooert Trembath of Benton Harbor attended as guests of the Doug Trembaths. The auction sale at Helen Gray’s house, a yard sale next door, the Birman household goods sale and a rummage sale at a church hall downtown combined to draw many customers. Death came Saturday at the Lowell Care Center to Ruth (Shade) Petermari, who had long been the Lake Odessa correspondent to the Hastings Banner. NEWS Bruuwwnsnw< 891-9239 795-7803 Everyweek of your local community, appears in the Banner • SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE 8 FISHER 607 Not »*' Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (5/9) Plant location 2290 N. Patterton Rd. Mlddltvllte, Mich. 49333 WOLVERINE PAVING, inc. Call To...Subscribe 948-8051 RLWISE PREMIUM CUSTOM DENTURES COMPLETE DENTURE IMMEDIATE DENTURE UPPER DENTURE PARTIAL DENTURE >695 ’425 >395 >425 ‘All teeth ond material* used meet the high standard* set by the American Dental Ass n. •Our on promise* lob provides individual & efficient service. ‘Free denture consultation & examination. (616) 455-0810 ‘L.D. Himebaugh DDS •D.D. White DDS *G. Mancewicz DDS 2330 44th St., S.E., Grand Rapids At I I I I ptASQNNti services utc. P.O. Box 126,129 E. State St.., Hastings Professional Resume Service Specializing in affordable complete resume service. Services Include: Cover Letter Interview Editing Quality Type Written Copies For more information and rates Call Kyle at 948-8600 NOW ACCEPTING EMPLOYMENT APPUCAT10NS MON.-FR1. BETWEEN 8 A.M.-4 P.M. ONLY! - NOTICE — Notice is hereby given that the Hope Township Zoning Board of Ap­ peals will conduct a hearing for a Zoning Variance request by Valerie Kay Lane, 7594 Wall Lake Road, Cloverdale, Ml 49035, Section 20, Hope Township. Consideration will be given to property which lies on Lot 35 in Cloverdale to place two (2) residences on one (1) lot, which does not conform to the Township Zoning Ordinance in a Commercial Zone. Hearing to be held on Tuesday, May 14, 1991, 7:00 P.M. at the Hope Township Hall located at M-43 near Shultz Rd. Interested persons desir­ ing to present their views upon the requests will be given the oppor­ tunity to be heard either verbally or in writing. For further information contact the Zoning Administrator at the Township Office, 948-2464 Tuesdays 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. or the applica­ tion is available for public inspection during regular office hours Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Richard H. Leinaar Hope Township Zoning Administrator �Page 10 — The Nastinas Banner — Thursday, May 9, 1991 Hastings Women’s Club helps senior citizens group celebrate anniversary Area seniors enjoyed a potluck dinner before the anniversary celebration. INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... • Individual Health • Group Health • Retirement Life Home Auto Farm Business Mobile Home Personal Belongings Rental Property Motorcycle s,„ ttoterrain agency Reaching the TOTAL Barry County Market every week is a... JIM, JOHN, DAVE, at 945-3412 • WANTED • Full Time Driver-installer Must have clean driving record and CDL. Must be at least 21 years of age. Must be in excellent health and be able to pass a D.O.T. physical and drug screen test. Good work record and good credit a must! We provide good pay with full benefits and chances for advancement. Send resume to Ad #535 TALI ORDER We do it EACH WEEK of the year. c/o Reminder • P.O. Box 188 Hostings, Ml 49058 The Reminder Maple Valley News Sun and News Lakewood News The Hastings Banner j-MOMViiics 'mucinous (616) 945-9554 NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION School Election NOTICE OF THE LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF Hastings Area School District state of Michigan WHO MAY VOTE? Act 451, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, as amended, provides the following: "The Inspectors of Election at an Annual or Special Election shall not receive the vote of a person residing in a registration School District whose name is not registered as an elector in the City or Township in which the person resides...” To The Qualified Electors of Said School District: The election is being held to vote on the following: MEMBERS OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MICHAEL J. ANTON (Four (4) year term) MARK S. FELDPAUSCH (Four (4) year term) Also any Propositions that may be submitted LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION The last day on which persons may register with the Township Clerk(s) or City Clerk to vote at the ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION to be held on JUNE 10,1991 is MAY 13,1991. Persons registering after 5:00 o’clock p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the said day are NOT ELIGIBLE to vote at the said ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION. Persons planning to register must determine when the City and Township Clerks' offices will be open for registration. BOARD OF EDUCATION NO LONGER TAKES REGISTRATIONS Under the provisions of Act 451, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976 as amended, registrations will NOT BE TAKEN BY SCHOOL OFFICIALS and only persons who have registered as general electors with the ap­ propriate Township or City Clerk of the Township or City in which they resioe, or through registration at a Secretary of State's drivers license bureau, are registered school electors. This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education of Hastings Area School District, Michigan Dated May 2, 1991 PATRICIA L. ENDSLEY Secretary, Board of Education Hastings Area School District For 31 years area senior citizens have been meeting for lunch and fellowship and the founders of the group, the Hastings Women’s Club, were on hand last week to help the seniors celebrate the anniversary. Club member Charlotte Bacon spearheaded the formation of a senior citizens* group in 1960. After a lot of organizational work, the group had its first meeting in February of i960. More than 60 seniors attended that first gathering at the Parish House. There were soloists and speakers and Bacon presided over the occasion. Club scrapbooks contain letters she wrote asking for assistance from the Michigan Commission on Aging. Newspaper clippings of that first meeting note that others helped make the event a success, too. They were Mrs. Wilbur Birke, Mrs. Keith Chase, Miss Florence Campbell, Mrs. Fred Porteous, Mrs. Fred Hook from the Jaycee Auxiliary and Mrs. Joseph Burkholder. Anyone over age 65 was invited. In recent years the age guideline was changed to over 60 and the anniversary is celebrated in May to allow snowbirds to at­ tend. The Hastings Women’s Club continues to sponsor an anniversary celebration and this year was no exception. Club members fur­ nished bingo prizes, table plants, table fa­ vors ana ice cream and cake. Doris Cappon served as chairman of this year's event. Helping her were Merna Wolfe, Velma Eaton, Eleanor Haven, Janet Rush­ ford, Holly Court and H.D. Hoffman. Russ Nash has been president of the Hast­ ings area seniors' group for two years. The group meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 12 noon at the Moose Lodge in Hastings. They enjoy a potluck, program and entertainment. The Moose donates the use of its lodge to the seniors free of charge as a community service, Nash said. Logging wheel program at Kellogg Forest on Saturday People interested in Michigan's logging history and those who enjoy wood working are invited to attend an organizational meeting at 1 p.m. Saturday for a new volunteer group at the Kellogg Forest, near Hickory Comers. The group will work to re-create a set of an­ tique logging wheels similar to a pair donated to the forest by Dr. Richard Light of Delton. Logging wheels were used during the 1800s to haul Felled trees from the forests Nine sets still exist in Michigan, but none arc in work­ ing condition. The set that is being built in the forest will be operational. The wheels will be 10 feet tall and made with wood from the Kellogg Forest. The axle alone weighs about 400 pounds and is about 12 inches in diameter at its widest point. The logging wheel project is being spearheaded by Jack Shoemaker of Plainwell. He has spent three years researching logging wheels and wheel making and has already commissioned an Amish wheelwright to work on the hub. Volunteers will be needed to work on dif­ ferent parts of the wheels, which Shoemaker estimates the project will take about a year to complete. Next spring, the Kellogg Forest will be host for a shrinking-on ceremony when the steel tires are heated and placed on the wheels, where they will cool and shrink into place. For more information about the logging wheel project, call the Kellogg Biological Sta­ tion volunteer office by calling 671-2412. Neighborhood Watch forming in Assyria Assyria Township has established a Neighborhood Watch program to promote safety in area homes and to hah crime within local neighborhoods. The Township has been divided into sec­ tions, with a "section captain” selected for each area. It is the section captain’s respon­ sibility to meet with residents within their sec­ tion, either individually or collectively, to in­ form them of the program and solicit their help and support. Section captains include Martin Smith, Lin­ da Dingman. Ray Carpenter. Jim Berry. Jim King, Dale Mapes, Gert Morgan, Emmett Harrington and Diana Newman. Anyne interested may contact the section captain in their neighborhood. For those whose neighborhoods are not represented, call Supervisor Diana Newman at 965-8866. NEWS NEWS Everyweek of your local community, appears in the Banner Call ro...Subscribe 948-8051 Members of the Hastings Women’s Club serve ice cream and cake in celebration of the 31st anniversary of the Hastings Area Senior Citizens group. From left are Doris Cappon, Mema Wolfe, Velma Eaton, Eleanor Haven, Janet Rushford, Holly Court and H.D. Hoffman. Russ Nash, president of the senior citizens group, talks to the group prior to the bingo game. Legal Notices State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Decaaaed Eatate File No. 90-20447-SE Estate of Charles Seedorff. Deceased. TO ALL INTERESED PERSONS: Your interest In the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On May 23, 1991 at 2:30 p.m. In the afternoon. In the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Honorable Richard H. Shaw, Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Janice Greenman requesting that John Barnett be appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Charles Seedorff who lived at 7520 Milo Road. Delton, Michigan 49046. ond who died on August 5. 1990; requesting that the heirs at low of the decedent be determined: and requesting that if there Is a will, that It be admitted Into probate. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims ugainst the state will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court ond the (proposed) personal representative within four months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. Date: May 1. 1991 William M. Doherty (P41960) DIAAMERS 8 MCPHILLIPS 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 616/945-9596 John Barnett 903 E. Mill Stree’ Hastings. Ml 49058 (5/9) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF MORTGAGE by Advertisement To: Donald F. Herrick Anne K. Herrick 5999 Lammers Road Hastings, Michigan. 49058 DEFAULT having been mode in the condition of a certain mortgage mode the 12th day of May. 1989, by Donald F. Herrick and Anne K. Herrick, his wife, 5999 Lammers Rood, Hastings. Michigan, os Mor­ tgagor, to Secured Equities. Inc., a Michigan Cor­ poration. 2035 Hogback Road. Ann Arbor, Michigan, as Mortgagee, and recorded May 15. 1989. in Liber 482. Page 405, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and un­ paid. as of April 18. 1991, the date the mortgage balance was declared due and payable, the sum of $61,599.67 matured principal: and the further sum of $3,732.55, which sum represents accrued in­ terest at 15%. As a result, as of April 18. 1991, the total amount due on said mortgage is $65,332.22. No suit or proceeding at law or equity has been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgage, and the power of sale contained in said mortgage having become operative by reason of such default: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on June 14. 1991. at 2:00 p.m., at the South entrance of the Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, the lands and premises secured by such mortgage, will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the pur­ pose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid upon said mortgage, together with legal costs, accrued interest, and charges of sale, including an attorney fee as provided by law and in said mortgage The lands and premises secured by said mor­ tgage are located in the Township of Hope. Barry County, Michigan, and described as follows, towit: Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 11. T2N, R9W, distant North 150 feet from the Southwest corner of said Section 11; thence North 208.71 feet; along the West line of said Section: thence East 208.71 feet, thence South 208.71 feet; thence West 208.71 feet, parallel with the South line of said Section, to the Place of Beginning. The redemption period shall expire at the end of six (6) months from the date of sale. Dated: April 25. 1991 Karl R. Frankena (P13641) Conlin, MdCenney & Philbrick. P.C. Attorneys for Secured Equities. Inc. 700 City Center Building Ann Arbor. Michigan. 48104 (313) 761-9000 (6/6) TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing for the following: CASE NO. V-7-S1 - Robert & Carrie Page, (appicante) LOCATION: On the West side of Spencer Lone off from Bass Rd. between Cherry Valley and Payne Lake Roods in Sec. 32. Thomapple Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a detached accessory building closer to the ease­ ment Than allowed. CASE NO. V-S-91 - Lakeside Baptist Church, (mHcairtl LOCATION: A> 2«M Culver Rd. lull Eo>: ol M-37 and North of Hickory Rd. in Sec. 22. Johnstown Requesting a variance to erect an ad dltlon to the church closer to the sideyard than allowed. MEETING DATE: May 21. 1991. TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Annex Conference Room In the County Annex Building at 117 South Broodway, Hastings. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon on appeal either verbally or In writing will be given the oppoftunlty to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Site inspection of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Zoning Board of Ap­ peals members the day of the hearing. Persons in­ terested In accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office. The variance applications are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Of­ fice, 220 W. State St.. Hastings, Michigan during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please call the Plann­ ing Office o’ 948-4830 for further information. Noncy L. Boersma. Clerk Barry County (5/9) State of Michigan In the Circuit Court for the County of Barry NOTICE OF SALE File No. 90-547-CH ROY A. ANDERSON. JILL A. ANDERSON JOHN ROUGH. JR. AND LINDA J. ROUGH Plaintiffs, vs. MARVIN L. MIKESELL & SHANNON M. MIKESELL. Defendants DAVID H. TRIPP (P29290) 206 S. Broodway Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone: (616) 945-9585 In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of the Circuit Court in the County of Barry, State uf Michigan, mode and entered on April 18th. 1991. in a certain cause therein pending wherein Roy A. Anderson, Jill A. Anderson. John Rough. Jr., ond Linda J. Rough were Plaintiffs and Marvin L. Mikesell and Shannon M. Mikesell were Defen­ dants, notice is hereby given that I shall sell at public sale to the highest bidder, at the East steps of the Courthouse situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, on June 6th, 1991, ot 2:00 p.m., the following described property: All that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township ol Yankee Springs, County of oarry. Stole of Michigan, described as follows: Commencing at the South 1 /4 post of Section 15. Town 3 North, Range 20 West, thence West on the South Section line 331.59 feet to the place of bee nning of this description, thence continuing West on said section line 361.59 feet, thence North 0 degrees 25' 26" West 330 feet, thence East parallel to the South Section line 60 feet, thence North 0 degrees 25’ 26" West 330 feet, thence East 301.39 feet, thence South 0 degrees 26' 03" East 660 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to all conditions, restrictions and easements of record. NANCY BOERSMA. County Clerk DRAFTED BY: DAVID H. TRIPP (P29290) 206 S. BROADWAY HASTINGS. Ml 49058 PHONE: 616-945-9585 (5/30) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 9, 1991 — Page 11 ‘Starship Northeastern’ is last blast! Brenda Smith gives Lindsay VanAman a case of the "martian measals." Spirit Week at Northeatern Elementary came to a close with "Starship Nor­ theastern," a school carnival with a "space­ age" theme sponsored by the school’s PTO. Ellerie Spindler, one of the teachers who helped coordinate the event, said the purpose was two-fold. “We wanted to raise money for the school, but we also wanted parents and children to have fun at school," she said. Parents and teachers donated their time and talents, turning the gym into “The Solar System," featuring the "Lunar Lunch" and supervising games such as "Pluto Putting” and "Crater Bowling" and baking over 100 cakes and other goodies for the cake or "moon walk," and dozens of star and astronaut-shaped cookies for children to frost. While organizers still aren’t sure how much money the event brought in, they say the car­ nival was well attended. Hastings School Superintendent Carl Schoessel gets a wet sponge right in the kisser during Northeastern Elementary's carnival. “Fifth-graders can't throw," said Northeastern Principal Stan Kirkendall’s before taking yet another plunge Into the dunk tank. Steven Ruthruff and Eli Schmidt enjoy a little "Jupiter Jumping." Andrew Mepham bowls for prizes at Nor­ theastern Elementary's Carnival. * .It Scott Conrad tries his hand at "Pluto Putting." ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF HASTINGS, MICHIGAN APPLE STREET INTERCEPTOR SEWER CONTRACT 14 Sealed Bids for the construction of Contract 14, Apple Street Intercep­ tor Sewer, will be received by the City of Hastings, at the Office of the Director of Public Senrices until 11:00 a.m. (E.D.S.T.) on Tuesday, May 14, 1991, at which time they will be publicly opened and read. The work includes approximately 1,600 LF of sanitary sewer in the City of Hastings, Michigan. The Contract Documents may be examined at the above office, or at the office of Jones & Henry Engineers, Inc., 815 Coolidge Road, Suite 304, Lansing, Michigan 48912, without charge. Copies may be obtained from the latter office upon the deposit of $50.00, check only, for each set of Contract Drawings, Specifications, and Con­ tract Documents. A bidder offering a bona fide proposal on this pro­ ject will be refunded the full amount of the deposit received for one set of Drawings, Specifications, and Contract Documents returned within 30 days after opening of bids. Fifty percent (50%) of the deposit will be refunded for each set returned in good condition within 30 days after opening of bids rrom nonbidders, subcontractors, suppliers, and each additional set obtained and returned by bidders. If not returned within said period, the deposit will be considered forfeited to the City of Hastings. Bids must be submitted on the forms bound in the Specifications, must contain the names of every person or company interested therein, and shall be accompanied by either a Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond in the amount of 100% of the amount bid with satisfactory corporate sure­ ty, or a certified check on a solvent bank in the amount of not loss than 10% of the amount of the Bid, subject to conditions provided in the Notice to Bidders. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a satisfactory Peformance Bond and Maintenance and Guarantee Bond in the amount of 100% of the bid. Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of Bids, but no bidder shall withdraw his Bid within 60 days after the actual opening thereof. The city reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, waive irregularities In any Bid, and to accept any Bid which is deemed most favorable to the City. CITY OF HASTINGS, MICHIGAN Michael C. Klovanich, Director of Public Service Dated: April 27, 1991 May 4, 1991 Jesse Burg decorates a sugar cookie. WET BASEMENT? Guaranteed' Waterproofing Method Permanently 4 Completely Eliminates All Water Leakage Problems CALL NOW FOR FREE ESTIMATES & LIST OF OUR CUSTOMERS IN YOUR AREA B-DRY system " Kristie Krebbs tosses a bean bag into a bucket for "Meteor Madness." 9126 East DE Av-Rlchland, Ml 1-800-237-2379 Some Mothers need special attention today Qmadd Mother* Againit Drunk Driving Angie Wyatt hurls a "falling star." �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 9, 1991 Sa\on girls fourth in final Twin Valley jamboree Saxons squares Twin Valley mark at 4-4-1 The Hastings baseball team began one of its busiest weeks of the season on a positive note by defeating traditional Twin Valley power Lake view Tuesday night 6-4. With the win, the Saxons even their con­ ference record at 4-4-1 with five games re­ maining on the schedule. Bob Huver went the distance for Hastings to pick up the win, which was not without its anxious moments. The Spartans put together a check-swing single and a two-run homer in the top of the seventh inning to try to rally. Then Huver retired the final Lakeview bat­ ter on a grounder to shortstop Ryan Nichols. Huver allowed eight Spartan hits, three earn­ ed runs and three walks. He fanned eight hitters. “It was a big win for us," Saxon coach Jeff Simpson said following the game. "(Huver) seemed to be in control most of the night. We made some nice defensive plays in the outfield and the infield to preserve the win.” Hastings committed just one error in the contest. The Saxons got all the runs it needed in the fourth. With Hastings holding a 2-1 lead, Trent Weller, who had two hits on the night, led off with a single. After two wild pitches moved him over to third, Karl Gielarowski delivered an RBI single. Ryan Nichols was safe on an error, then moved to second on a based ball. Catcher Nick Williams then belted a two-run double into the gap in right center. Williams scored on a single by Gabe Griffin. The Spartans cut the gap to 6-2 with an unearned run in the fifth inning before tighten­ ing the gap in the seventh. The Saxons other two hits of the game were an infield single by Williams and a double by Nichols. Hastings will be host to Sturgis for a doubleheader tonight and will play in the Maple Valley Invitational Saturday. The host Lions are currently unbeaten in the S.M.A.A., including a 19-4 drubbing of Bronson, which was rated first in this week’s state Class C rankings. Sports The Saxons’ Shana Murphy tries to block the plate as a Lakeview runner scores during Hastings’ 25-8 loss to the Spartans. Hastings’ Karl Gielarowski belts an RBI single during a 6-4 win over Twin Valley power Lakeview Tuesday afternoon. The Saxons host Sturgis in a doubleheader tonight. Softball team dropped 25-8 The Hastings softball team fell behind early against Battle Creek Lakeview and could not make up the ground, losing 25-8. The Spartans tallied eight runs in the first, seven in the second and four in the fourth and never looked back. Hastings temporarily averted a mercy rule loss with an eight-run fourth inning, but Lakeview responded with six in the fifth to seal the win. The primary culprit in the loss was a season-high 11 errors. Lakeview played er­ rorless ball. In all fairness, the Saxons were using a makeshift outfield due to a season-ending in­ jury to Kelle Young and illnesses to Tammy Galbreath and Sue Rhodes. “We played our worst game of the year,” coach Larry Dykstra said. "We had to use a makeshift outfield and the inexperience showed. ’ ’ Dykstra said the only bright spot for Hastings was the continued solid bad of short­ stop Kristy Abendroth. She smashed two singles and saw her bating average rise to .464 overall and .425 in Twin Valley play. Stephanie Leathermaxi was the losing pit­ cher, lasting two and a third innings before being relieved by Kris Carr. She allowed 14 runs, nine of them earned, on only four hits. She walked six. Carr allowed 11 runs on six hits, and struck out two batters. The Saxons used singles by Abendroth, Elissa Kelly and Karri McCarthy, along with eight walks, to tally the eight runs in the fourth. Hastings will be host to Sturgis for a doubleheader tonight. Hastings to host track regionals Berths in the Class B state track and field finals will be on the line Saturday, May 18, as Hastings High School will serve as host for a regional meet. Delton Kellogg, Lake wood and the Saxons will be among the 17 teams competing in the meet, which will begin with field events at 9 a.m. Running events will begin at 10 a.m. The finals for the running events will start at 1:30 p.m., or one hour following the con­ clusion of the semi-final races. Admission for adults and students will be $3. BOWLING Monday Mixers Final Standings Clays Dinner Bell 78-50; Three Ponies Tack 77-51; Deweys Auto Body 76-52, An­ drus of Hastings 73-55; Miller Real Estate 71-57; Hastings Bowl 69Vi-58,/s: Grandmas Plus One 68-60; Ferrellgas 66-62; Lazy Girls Inc. 66-62; Girrbachs 60%-67%; Miller Carpets 60%-67%; Outward Appearance 59-69; Music Center 58-70; Pioneer Apart­ ments 56*4-71 %; Dads Post #241 54'6-73%; Michelob 53'6-74%; Goof Offs 53-75; Cinder Drugs 52-76. Good Games and Series - J. Solmes 218-488; V. Carr 170464; M. Snyder 191-471; D. Polus 167^78; S. VanDenberg 198-539; J. Dykehouse 170-474; P. O’Heran 170-471; S. Neymeiyer 183-462; B. Jones 174-478; R. Shapley 181-522; L. Barnum 190-508 Good Games - L. Warner 155; J. Ogden 177; K. Palmer 152; B. Allerding 174; S. Hutchings 158; R. Kuempel 169; L. Friend 138; S. Nash 166; H. Hewitt 169; M. Kill 180; P. Koop 173; L. Perry 164; K. Falk 184; C. Jiles 145; B. Lumbert 151; M. Westbrook 151; P. Thomas 152. Monday Bowlerettes Kent Oil 8o-42; Britten Concrete 80-40; Good Time Pizza 69-55; D & J Electric 65-59; Riverbend Travel 64-64; Hecker Agency 62-62; Dorothy’s Hairstyling 58-66. High Game and Series - T. Loftus 197-504; D. Snyder 188-552; D. Cocnen 178-496; D. Brumm 171-453; C. Moore 168-464; L. Schantz 166-478; S. Pennington 194-517; M. Garber 182-477; E.Dunham 172-504; J. Skedgell 169-413; S. Greenfield 166-478; L. Dawe 163-436. Hillsdale to leave Twin Valley league The Twin Valley Conference received of­ ficial notice last week that Hillsdale will be leaving the conference by no later than the 1993-94 school year. According to the league’s by-laws, schools planning to leave are required to give at least two years notice. However, if the conference is able to find a replacement before that time, Hillsdale could be out of the league by the 1992-93 school year. Hillsdale Athletic Director Eric Britner cited the school’s inability to compete in ma­ jor team sports such as basketball and football as the primary reason for the schpol district’s decision. “We generally believed (leaving) would be in the best interest of our program," he said. “We have had a historical lack of success in major team sports. In our community, there has been the sense that wc can’t compete.” After a series of meetings and discussions, throughout the early part of this year, the pro­ posal that Hillsdale leave the league was for­ mally introduced at the March Board of Education meeting. When the board met again in April, it voted unanimously to leave. The school then informed the Twin Valley of its decision last week. Britner cited other reasons, including pro­ jected enrollment changes, lack of a coor­ dinated middle school schedule, and travel difficulties, as secondary motives for the decision. “Hillsdale’s enrollment is projected to re­ main stable,” Britner said. "Schools like Col­ dwater, Lc’teview and Hastings may very well be Class A schools within the next few years." But the primary reason remained what Britner called "the hope factor." He said Hillsdale has an all-time winning percentage in football of approximately 30 percent. Britner said the school pushed for an alter­ native, a merger of the Jackson-area Cascades conference with the Twin Valley, forming what would eventually be a 12-team league separated into two divisions. But he said the idea was met with resounding disapproval by the league. "We felt as though that was a viable alter­ The Hastings girls golf team finished fourth at the final Twin Valley conference jamboree Monday afternoon at Coldwater. Sturgis won the event, the fourth of the season, followed closely by Hillsdale. Those two teams, both ranked in the state by the Detroit Free Press, will fight it out for the league title Tuesday at the 18-hole conference championships at Marshall. Bobbi Jo Nelson was the low Saxon with a score of 52. Angelle Cooklin carded a 54, Kelly Cruttenden a 59 and Nicole Cooklin and Ashley Cole each shot 64. Hastings has now finished fourth twice and fifth twice in the nine-hole tourneys. native," Britner said. "We thought the idea would create outstanding competitive possibilities, such as a football playoff bet­ ween divisional champions." Britner said that the league rejected the idea because of the possibility of lost gate receipts, travel restrictions and the general idea of a dramatic change. He added that the Twin Valley did not like the idea of a parochial school in the league. Jackson Lumen Christi is a current member of the Cascades Conference. Hillsdale will either be an independent until it can become affiliated with a league or join the Cascades. Britner said the latter seems more likely. Hastings Athletic Director Bill Karpinski said the Twin Valley is letting it be known that it is accepting applications from schools in­ terested in becoming the eighth team in the league. "Our criteria is that the school offers the same sports on the varsity level and is of a similar size as the rest of the Twin Valley schools," Karpinski said. “We also want schools with the same accreditation and philosophy." Twin Valley President-elect James Arnett, the principal at Albion High School, added that geograhic location would also be a prime consideration for potential new members. “We are looking to expand more to the west and to the south," Arnett said. "That was one reason we rejected the merger. We want to keep a geographical balance. We did not want to go east.” Britner said the league will be feeling some pressure if it has any prolonged difficulty in finding a suitable new member. He noted that athletic schedules are compiled well in ad­ vance and that if the league cannot find a new member soon, there is a strong possibility that it will be forced to enter the 1993-94 school year with seven members. The Twin Valley, which was formed in 1936, is comprised of Hastings. Lakeview, Marshall, Coldwater. Harper Creek, Sturgis and Albion. It is generally regarded as one of the top leagues in the state for Class B athleti s. The Hastings athletic boosters rurnisnea a siate-or-the-art electronic timer for use at this seasons track meets. Here with the timer are booster representatives Bob Schneider, Paul Peterson and Larry Haywood. JThe Skinny by Todd Tubergen Hillsdale decision reflects signs of the times Just win, baby... Los Angeles Raiders managing part­ ner Al Davis likes to speak those words in his silvery-tongued Brooklynese in reference to his team and its "commit­ ment to excellence.” We would be wise to listen to a man who lost a lawsuit with the National Football League and was forced to pay a trebled $3 fine, for within that collo­ quialism lies the essence of what our society has become as we approach the end of the 20th century. We are the “win” people, not merely in the world of sport, but in our culture in general. For the most part, our children are not taught to lose graciously or to win with dignity. They are not taught to do the best they can do. They are taught to win. Pure and simple. Just win, baby. I was reminded of these sad facts of life last week when I received in the mail a news release informing me that Hillsdale had decided to leave the Twin Valley Conference. At first, I thought to myself that it must surely be because of the long distance between the school and others in the league, such as Hastings. I would have been able to accept that. I know bus drivers here in town will not be terribly upset to hear that Hillsdale is leaving. But there in the second paragraph, the release listed as the primary reason for leaving the fact that it could not compete in major team sports, primarily football and basketball. Hillsdale Athletic Direc­ tor Eric Britner told me over the phone that the school has a lifetime winning percentage hovering in the vicinity of 30 percent on the gridiron. Yet a quick check of the Twin Valley all sports standings after the completion of winter sports shows the Hornet girls atop the league. Imagine that! So why is it that Hillsdale can "not compete" with the other schools in the league in football and basketball. Is it something in the water? My guess is that they need to put a stronger effort into those sports’ developmental stages. It must be safe to assume that the Hillsdale athletes are not deficient in some way when compared to others in the Twin Valley. They seem to hold their own. even excel, in the socalled minor sports. Maybe they need to run a better camp for young basketball players, obtain a better weight room for the football players. Maybe they need to hire better coaches. But what they do not need to do is leave the league for the reason that they cannot compete. Britner said the community on the whole has the sense that it cannot com­ pete. Perhaps therein lies the problem. If winning is so important to them — and I’m not condoning that type of thinking on any level, I’m merely playing devil’s advocate — ’.hen do something about it. Just do it. I would think any school would deem it a privilege to be a part of a league with such a rich athletic history as the Twin Valley. Yet Hillsdale has decided to jump ship. What sort of message does that send to its students and the community at large? If we can’t compete, then let’s go somewhere where we can win. That is a dangerous attitude to have. Will those students be able to thrive in the increasingly competitive job market of the future? Or will they decide to leave the league again? Perhaps I’m getting carried away, because the function of our educational system should, after all, be to prepare students for the challenges of that future. It should not be to win. But as it relates to the Hillsdale matter, it appears that said parallel is largely rhetorical. I feel badly for the people of Hillsdale, because the message they are receiving from its school system has the potential to do more harm than good. The aforementioned sense of the lack of the ability to compete is a sense I can relate to. In the early 1980s, while a stu­ dent at Forest Hills Central, we were shifted from the old O-K White to the O-K Red. Instead of pounding the likes of smaller schools such as Wayland and South Christian, we were instead served to schools twice our size such as East Kentwood and Jenison. We look our lumps, sure, but after awhile we realized what we needed to do to compete, and we did it. Or at least wc tried to do it. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 9. 1991 — Page 13 Saxon netters lose Sturgis Showdown 5-2 Saxons’ Williams accepts scholarship to Central by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor Senior catcher Nick Williams, who already owns the Saxons single season and career home run and RBI records, has agreed to ac­ cept a baseball scholarship to Central Michigan University. The 6-2, 185-pound slugger had narrowed down his list of schools to Northwestern. Michigan State and CMU. He signed a letter of intent last Wednesday. Chippewa head coach Dean Kreiner said the CMU program is more than happy to br­ ing Williams into the fold, despite the fact the Chippewas already have a stable of 10 backstops. “He has great potential,” Kreiner said of Williams. "We would not have offered him aid if we didn’t think he could step in and con­ tribute right away. He has the potential to start next year and will dcfinatcly be on the varsity team.” Kreiner said assistant coach Jim Fuller, who was unavailable for comment, clocked Williams’ throw down to second consistently between 1.9 and 2.0 seconds, which is com­ parable or better than CMU’s current catchers. In addition to Williams obvious defensive abilities, Kreiner said that he was also a solid hitting catcher. He also said the Chippewas liked the fact that he was a good student. “We won’t have any problems with him concerning his grades,” Kreiner said. “Everyone we talked to down there (in Hastings) gave him high praise as a young man and as a student.” Williams’ current coach, Jeff Simpson, said that the sky was the limit for his catcher, son of David and Mary Williams. “The scouts that came to watch him liked the fact that he was a left-handed hitting cat­ cher, and that he hits to all fields,” Simpson said. “They also liked his leadership abilities on the field. That is one thing they look for. Baseball is not a fast-moving game, so they watch things like how the player leaves the dugout and his leadership qualities on the field.” Williams, who has been watched by major league scouts from the Tigers, Pirates, Yankees. Reds and Braves, said he didn’t ever seriously consider putting off college for a chance in minor league ball. “I felt like I had to go to school,” he said. • I don’t want to be 27 or 28 and be working at Meijer’s or something.” Williams will tentatively major in sociology and is considering a career in education. That way, he said, he always has the option of becoming a coach. Williams’ 3.72 G.P.A. ranks in the top ten in his class. He said he chose CMU for financial reasons, adding that his father played football there before entering the armed forces. He said that, while it would have been nice to play in the Big 10, the difference between the Mid American Conference, where the Chip­ pewas play, is not as great as in other sports such as football. “I really liked both programs (Michigan State and Central),’’ Williams said. “It was a hard decision to make. I really liked the coaching staff at Central. Besides, baseball is the sport up there.” Williams said he knows he has his work cut out for him playing collegiate baseball, but is ready for the challenge. “1’11 have to work on my defensive skills, especially the mechanical things,” he said. “I’ll have to learn to call a good game, too. That will come with playing.” Williams has enjoyed his best all-around high school season this year, even though his home run numbers are down from a school­ record eight a year ago to two in 1991. He has thrown out over half of the runners attempting to steal on him, is hitting .566 and has 32 RBIs, nine doubles and 11 bases on balls through Tuesday’s game at Lakeview. He has 20 stolen bases as well. Barry County Track & Field Leaders • GIRLS • • BOYS • SHOT PUT 1. Chris Youngs, Hastings50-5 2. Chad Lundquist, Hastings47-5’Z? 3. Kevin Cheeseman, Maple Valley .. .46-6 SHOT PUT 1. Tracey Kangas, Maple Valley36-7 ,2. Tricja Pierpon, LakewoodA31-1 3. Lora Emily, Maple Valley.. . 30-6 DISCUS 1. Jay Annon, Delton141-10W 2. Scott Casteele, Maple Valley140-1 3. Chad Lundquist, Hastings136-6 LONG JUMP 1. Derek Gonzales, Hastings 21-8 2. Dave Moore, Hastings20-7’6 3. Dana Doty, Delton20-5 HIGH JUMP 1. Chad Sitzer, Middleville 6-2 2. Matt Brown, Hastings6-0 3. (tit) Doug Tlgchelaar, Delton5-10 John Haight, Lakewood 5-10 POLE VAULT 1. Aaron Patrick, Maple Valley12-6 2. Phil Seubering, Middleville12-4 3. John Brodie, Delton12-3 100 M DASH 1. Matt Haywood, Hastings 11.2 2. Alex Hall, Delton 11.4 3. (tie) Derek Gonzales, Hastings 11,6 Derek Freridge, Hastings11.6 200 M DASH 1. Matt Haywood, Hastings 23.2 2. Alex Hall, Delton23.3 3. Derek Gonzales, Hastings 23.9 400 M DASH 1. Derek Gonzales, Hastings 51.8 2. Clint Neil, Hastings52.8 3. Phil Whitlak, Delton53.4 800 M RUN 1. Dave Fetrow, Delton2:03.2 2. Scott Casteele, Maple Valley ... .2:08.0 3. Phil Whitlock, Delton2:08.9 1600 M RUN 1. Greg Newman, Delton4:44.2 2. Brad Thayer, Hastings4:45 3. Mark McNutt, Mlddlevill.e4:48 3200 M RUN 1. Greg Neuman, Delton10:34.6 2. Ed Rumbergs, Middleville10:50.0 3. (tit) Matt Lancaster, Hastings10:57 Brad Thayer, Hastings50.57 100 M HURDLES 1. Dave Skinner, Delton16.3 2. Travis Williams, Hastings . 16.7 3. Tom Brandt, Hastings17.0 300 M HURDLES 1. Travis Williams, Hastings44.0 2. Austin, Hastings44.2 3. Tom Brandt, Hastings44.4 400 RELAY 1. Hastings - Peterson, Haywood, Moore, Freridge45.4 2. Delton - Dawe, Doty, Graves, Hall. .45.7 3. Middleville - Potter. Bardwell McNutt, Boonstra48.0 800 RELAY 1. Hastings • Gonzales, Freridge, Moore, Haywood1:34.3 2. Delton • Dawe, Doty, Graves, Hall 1:36.7 3. Lakewood ■ Warner, Suntier, Henderson, Haight1:40.9 adiscus (tit) Tracey Kangas, Maple Valley107-6 l. Rachael Cheeseman, Maple Valley 3. Amber Baris, Delton93-4 1600 RELAY 1. Hastings • Haywood, Brown, Gonzales. Neil3:36.0 2. Maple Valley • Patrick, Edinger. Reese, Grinage 3:41.0 3. Delton • Fetrow. Whitelock. Skinner. Smith3:46.6 3200 RELAY 1. Delton • Fetrow. Whitelock, Neuman, Smith8:47.0 2. Maple Valley • Edinger, Snyder. Patrick, Grinage8:47.0 3. Hastings - Bercher, Schultz, Thayer. Neil8:48.0 This sweet swing is one thing that impressed college and pro scouts when they came to watch Hastings’ Nick Williams. The senior catcher signed a letter of intent with Central Michigan University last Wednesday. Hastings thinclads down Harper Creek Both Hastings track and field teams had relatively easy times with Harper Creek Tues­ day. The boys, who are tied for second in the Twin Valley, won 116-21, while the girls were 91-37 winners. Winning field events for the boys were Ben Hughes and Jason Hetherington (tie), pole vault (10-0); Chris Youngs, shot put (50-5); Matt Brown, high jump (5-10) and David Moore, long jump (18-3). The Saxons also swept the relays. Paul Boll, Stan Morris, Claytom McKenzie and Todd Van Kampen won the 3200 (10:05); Derek Freridge, Derek Gonzales, Moore and Matt Haywood in the 800 (1:35.7); Mark Peterson, Haywood, Moore, and Freridge in the 400 (46.1) and Tom Cruttenden, Marc Belcher, Freridge and Neil the 1600 (3:52.3). Also winning events for Hastings were Tom Brandt 110 and 300 hurdles, (17.0 and 44.4); Gonzales in the 100 (11.6); Belcher in the 1600 (5:06); Neil in the 400 (53.6); Haywood Felpausch Corporation, in cooperation with Oscar Meyer meats, will donate $2,500 to Wesum Michigan Uniyec5ity’s’25th annual Hastings,Goif Outing, Of that amount $1,000 twill be earmarked for an incoming WMU freshman student from LONG JUMP 1. Janet Boldrey, Maple Valley17-4 2. Carla Ploeg, Middleville17-1 3. Kristin Harrington, Delton 16-1 100 M DASH 1. Janet Boldrey, Maple Valley12.8 2. (tit) Carla Ploeg, Middleville 13.2 Rachael Harnden, Delton13.2 800 M RUN 1. Tammy Ashley, Maple Valley ... .2:31.9 2. Alicia Batson, Middleville2:34.0 3. Mindy Shoup, Maple Valley2:38.9 1600 1. 2. 3. M RUN Alicia Batson, Middleville5:38.0 Mindy Shoup, Maple Valley5:52.9 Cindy Furlong, Maple Valley5:53.3 3200 1. 2. 3. M RUN Cindy Furlong, Maple Valley ... .12:16.9 Alicia Batson, Middleville12:58.0 Kathy Kerr, Delton 13:00 Blood. What Every American Should Know. 110 HURDLES 1. Jennifer Phenix, Maple Valley17.1 2. Jenny Balderson, Hastings17.5 3. Anne Endsley, Hastings17.6 300 HURDLES 1. Jennifer Phenix, Maple Valley50.2 2. Tonja Rauschenberger, Middleville .51.6 3. Christy Thorley, Lakewood52.2 400 RELAY 1. Hastings - Gergen, Balderson, Arends, Schneider52.0 2. Delton - Harnder, Snyder, Goff, King54.5 3. Maple Valley • Bvrd, Phenix, Bouwens, Boiarey54.8 800 RELAY 1. Hastings ■ Gergen, Balderson, Cui'er, Schrneider1:51.0 2. Middleville - Rauschenberger, Woohlford, Middleton, Ploeg1:51.2 3. Maole Valley • Byrd, Phenix. Bowens, Boldrey1:52.3 1600 RELAY 1. Maple Valley - Ashlev, Shoup, Phenix, Boldrey4:13.0 2. Middleville ■ Rauschenberger, Middleton. Batson, Woohlford4:21 3. Delton - Goff, Cichy, Chambless, Harrington 4:23.5 3200 RELAY 1. Maple Valley • Furlong, Bouwens, Shoup, Ashley10:18.9 2 Middleville • Kooman, Postema, Smith, Batson 10:55.0 3. Delton - Goff. Cichy, Chambless, Kerr11:02.0 Also winning events were Endsley, high hurdles (18.0); Langford, 1600 (6:17.2); Cullen, 400 (1:04.9); Stephanie Smith, in­ termediate hurdles, (53.3) and Vos, 3200 (13:50.3). Hastings will run in the Alma Invitational Saturday. Felpausch donates to local golf outing HIGH JUMP /w«/ Kelley Chambless, Delton 5-0 1. Kristin Harrington, Delton Tonja Rauschenberger, Middleville 200 M DASH 1. Janet Boldrey, Maple Valley27.0 2. Carta Ploeg, Middleville 27.5 3. Carrie Schneider, Hastings28.1 400 M DASH 1. Janet Boldrey, Maple Valley59.6 2. Tammy Ashley, Maple Valley ... .1:03.0 3. Trade Middleton, Middleville ... .1:03.6 in the 200 (23.3) and Brad Thayer in the 3200 (10:57). In the girls’ meet, Chris Solmes won the long jump (14.6) and the 800 run (2:43.5). She also ran t leg on the winning 1600 relay team with Anne Endsley, Renee Royer, and Cori Cullen in a time of 4:34.9 and the 3200 team with Kym Langford, Jenny Blair and Kathy Vos in 11:25.2. The 800 and 400 relay teams were also vicorious. In the 800, Alison Gergen, Jenny Balderson, Cori Cullen and Carrie Schneider ran a 1:55.5, and the 400 unit of Gergen, Balderson, Arends and Schneider won in 1. Each year four million Americans depend on blood transfusions. 2. The safeguards on the blood supply include conducting seven separate laboratory tests to screen out AIDS, hepatitis and other infectious agents, educating donors on transmissible diseases and encouraging at-risk donors to disqualify themselves from giving blood. 3. Blood banking is one of the most highly regulated areas in health care, governed by multiple federal and state rules, laws, policies and regulations. 4. As an alternative to blood transfusions, today a growing number of people benefit from autologous (self) transfusions. 5 There is no risk of AIDS or other infectious diseases when blood is donated, as sterilized needles are never reused. Barry County. The formal presentation of the gift will be made at a media conference at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Felpausch headquarters in Hastings. Representing the corporation will be Donald A. Lawrence, senior vice president and chief operating officer. Accepting on behalf of WMU will be Dr. Leland Byrd, director of athletics; and Paul Viglianti, director of the Gary Athletic Fund. Also in attendance will be Carl Schoessel, Hastings’ superintendent of schools; and Janice Hattough, president of the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation. This year’s Hastings Golf outing for WMU alumni and friends will be held on June 20 at the Hastings Country Club. The Twin Valley Conference tennis season came down to its final dual meet, and perrennial champion Sturgis won the title again, defeating a stubborn Hastings team 5-2. Both teams entered the match unbeaten in league play. But the Trojans did not win the dual meet championship without a game effort from the Saxons. The meet featured a trio of three-set mat­ ches, and a pair of tiebreakers. Sturgis prevailed in two of the three-setters. The Trojans' Jeremy Gump defeated David Oom at first singles 6-3, 6-3; Matt Gahan of Hastings rolled over Tom Revitts 6-2, 6-1; Sturgis’ Brad Paulson edged Brad Weller 7-6, 7-5 at third singles ar.d Sliayne Horan of the Saxons pushed Brian Hearld to three sets before losing 6-3, 5-7, 6-1. In doubles play, Chris Mildenberg-Pat Hlathein of Sturgis edged Matt SchaefferTadd Wattles 6-2, 4-6, 6-3; Doug McClaryRobert Oxender nipped Pat Williams-Nathan Robbc of Hastings at second doubles 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 and the Trojans’ third doubles duo of Pat Tbomasma-Jon Philips breezed by Tom Brighton-Matt Cassell. Jeff Gardner, Ryan Schmader, Alberto Hernando and Jason Kaiser lost singles mat­ ches in exhibition play, while doubles teams Mark Nitz-Andy Foy, Pat Smith-Floyd Yesh and Ryan Schmader-Scott Wilson lost doubles matches. Hastings will get another shot at the Trojans Friday when it will be host to the Twin Valley tournament. Action begins at 9:30 a.m. Hastings jayvees lose to Lakewood The Hastings junior varsity baseball team lost to Battle Creek Lakeview Tuesday night 13-6. The loss drops the Saxons Twin Valley mark to 6-3 and 13-3 overall. Hastings rallied to take a brief 5-3 lead, but the Spartans exploded for nine runs in the bot­ tom of the fifth inning, chasing starter Rob Frey. Jason Markley was the losing pitcher in relief. Todd San Inocencio and Dan Roberts had two hits apiece to pace the Saxon offense, while Jesse Lyons and Ryan Martin each chip­ ped in with a double and two RBIs. Hastings will be host to Sturgis for a doubleheader tonight. Give the gift of... LOCAL NEWS HELP WANTED Reaching the TOTAL Barry County Market everyweek Is a... TILL ORDER • Automatic Press Operators • Tool & Die Repair • Die Setters • FACILITY COOK Flexible Hour Cafeteria Style Cook Experience Now accepting employmenl applications. Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. only. AU. FEES ARE EMPLOYER PAID We do it EACH WEEK of the year. 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Because of the volume, more winners will be published in next week's Banner. Cider Mill easement issue is resolved First grade spelling bee winners are: Judy Tuttle’s class: (front row, from left) Darrell Barnum, Bobbi Earl, Ashley Keeler Shayna Selleck, Samantha Smith; Laura Sharpe’s class (second row) Jennifer Finney, Tasha Hall, Jen­ ny Bowman, Matthew Pebbles, Aaron Tobias, Donovan Endsley and Betsy Griggs’ class: (third row) Anthony Veltre, Justin Mikolajczyk, Lindsey Over­ mire, Jake Coy and Noemi Garza. First grade Young Author winners are: Laura Sharpe’s class: (front row, from left) Jenny Bowman, David Wilson, Tennille Keast, Crystal Zimmer­ man, Aaron Tobias; Judy Tuttle’s class: (second row) Jessica Finney, Danielle Mlkolajcyk, Ashley Keeler, Aaron Wineger, Lonnie Madden and Betsy Griggs' class: (third jow) Alicia Birman, Noemi Garza, Jessica Storm, Leslie McKay, Joe Dingfedine and Amy Scott. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Middleville Village officials and Cider Mill Village mobile home park operators have ageed to an easement, allowing the village to cross Cider Mill property while installing a water main to serve the industrial park. At the same time, park managers have asked for and received a pledge from the council that the village would put the park "first in line" for municipal sewer service when it becomes available. The move was cleared, by the village attorney's office. The council also agreed to a request from Kay Lee Kelley to have the support group "US" install a sign in the recently expanded "mini-park" across from the Village Hall. Made of wood and weather sealed, the sign welcoming Desert Storm soldiers home also will have painted letters. "fm sure it wouldn't be any problem," acting Village Manager Ernie Ball told the council. In a 5-1 vote, with Trustee Lon Myers absent, the council decided that the "temporary" installation of the sign would be for six months, which could be extended if the council wished. In another matter, Mayor Exchange Day was set for May 21 and 23 with officials of Homer exchanging visits with their counterparts in Middleville. The council also approved the purchase of two pumps and motors for use by the Department of Public Works for the sewer system. The cost is $21,213. Village President Duane Thatcher agreed to represent Middleville by working on a parade and dedication in Hastings on July 4. That celebration is planned to honor those who served in "Operation Desert Storm." Also, two people will be hired as summer help, with the same pay scale used as last year. Trustee Marilyn VandenBerg pointed out the a worker with experience with the village was paid slightly higher wages last year, and should have the same consideration this year. Trustee Floyd Bray said he would "check on last year and set the same wages" for the workers. Send... The BANNER Third grade spelling bee winners are: Cathie Magills’ class: (front row, from left) Shane Reid, Mike Bassett, Ivy Malone, Cloe Fisher, Jenny Taylor; Beverly Baron’s class: (second row) William Hall, Jolene Griffin, Danyelle Eaton, Amber Lippert, Tony Fryklind (absent) and Linda Corrigan’s class:(third row) Michelle Griggs, Jennifer Hawblitz, Lee Houghtalin, Dana Reed and Ryan Argo. to afriend. It makes an ideal gift! Call Us to Subscribe: (616)948-8051 Third grade Young Author winners are Linda Corrigan’s class: (first row, from left) Erik Keeler, Michelle Griggs, Marty Shsllenbarger, Sara Capers, Bryan Anthony; Beverly Baron's class: (second row) Josh Angoli, Rachel Smith, Lacy Pittelkow, Jay Campbell, Brian Anderson and Cathie Magill's class:(third row) Ryan Johncock, Kim Straley, Cloe Fisher, Shane Reid and Ivy Malone. Seventeen St. Rose of Lima first grade students received recognition at the annual Reading Awards Ceremony. They are: (front row, from left) Danny Cary, Jacob Smith, Bri Gibson, Brian Lancaster, Maria Pintar. Darren Goodson; (second row) Ashley Clark, Becky Guernsey, Kyle Main, Elizabeth Nida, Tony LaJoye, Peter Gole; (third row) Zac Fulmer, Jeremy Pond, Heather Meaney, Teddy Greenfiled and Jennifer Schwartz. In the back row (from left) are presenters Regent Betty Moore, Mayor Mary Lou Gray and Sister Marie Ursula. St. Rose School has annual Reading Awards Ceremony Seventeen first-grade students at St. Rose of Lima School were honored Tuesday at the an­ nual Reading Awards Ceremony, presented by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas (CDA) Tuesday. The CDA each year recognizes first-grade students with a certificate and a medalion for their achievements in reading. Every student is required to read 100 books during the schoolyear. For the third year, Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray was on hand and helped present the awards. Also presenting awards were Betty Moore, regent of CDA Court Hastings, and first-grade teacher Sister Marie Ursula. Sister Ursula, who has taught for many years and pas been at St. Rose for 21 years, said she realizes the importance of* students getting a good start in reading. After the ceremonies, the students and their families attended a snack buffet. The reading awards ceremony is one of the activities sponsored by the CDA, which assists both local and national charities. CDA is the largest national organization of Catholic women in the world. FOR SALE BY OWNER Beautiful private setting on 3 wooded lots! 1148 HILLVIEW DRIVE—INDIAN HILLS-HASTINGS This traditional two story home features cedar siding, inground pool, natural gas, 2-stall garage, 20'x24’ family room with fireplace and sliders to deck, dining room, living room and three bedrooms. Located on 3 lots in gracious neighborhood adjacent to the Hastings Country Club. Taxes reasonable. Priced to sell at $134,500. Poppy Days are next week locally Members of the American Legion and its Auxiliary 45 will be sponsoring Poppy Days, May 16-18. in Hastings. Bright red poppies will be given to everyone who makes a donation. Mayor Mary Lou Gray (center) gets the first poppy from Zoe Conrad (left), local Poppy chairman, and Vern Harbin, assistant chairman. "Since 1919, the memorial poppy has been worn with pride and we continue to honor our dead and assist the living," Conrad said. Donations are used to help veterans and their families. American Legion and auxiliary members will be distributing poppies at Felpausch Food Center, banks and other local businesses next week. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 9, 1991 — Page 15 GOLF SCORES Senior Charity Drive donates to Love, Habitat Hastings Country Club Men’s Monday Night Golf League -BLUE MVtSIONMATCH RESULTS 5/04... J. Rugs 4: J. Col.mon 4: L. Kornsodt4; B. Cook 0; R. Newton 0; A. Johnson 0; J. Ketchum 4; D. O'Connor 2; T. Sutherland 0; J. Jacobs 2. STANDINGS... D. O'Connor 10; J. Colernan 10; J. Rugg 9; J. Jacobs 8; W. Nitz 6; J. Ketchum 5; T. Sutherland 4; L. Kornsodt 4; R. Newton 4; G. Cove 4; G. Gahan 4; B. Wiersum 4; H. Bottcher 3; T. Dunham 3; D. Jarman 2; B. Cook 0; J. Kennedy 0: E. Mathews 0; D. Goodyear 0; A. Johnson 0. PAIRING FOR 5/13 BACK NINE... B. Wiersum vs. H. Bottcher; J. Ketchum vs. R. Newton. D. O’Con­ nor vs. G. Cove; L. Kornsodt vs. D. Goodyear; T. Sutherland vs. W. Nitz; J. Rugg vs. A. Johnson; J. Coleman vs. J. Jocobs; J. Kennedy vs. T. Dunham; B. Cook vs. E. Mathews: D. Jarman vs. G. Gahan. -GOLD DIVISION— Serving on Love, Inc.'s Board of Directors is a volunteer service. Board members were honored and thanked at a dinner last week. They are (from left) the Rev. Robert Taylor, the Rev. Dan Whalen, the Rev. Lynn Wagner, Pat Engle, Randy Baxter, Dorothy Reid, Leatha Philpott and Ben Mason. Not pictured are Muriel Pierce and the Rev. Michael Anton. Steve Reid, executive director of Love Inc., accepts a check for $3,350 donated from the proceeds of Hastings High Schoofs Senior Charity Drive. Making the presentation are (from left) Pheobe Williams, Tammy Galbreath and Geri Eye. MATCH RESULTS 5/06... M. Miller 4; G. Pratt 0. STANDINGS... M. Miller 12; G. Pratt 7; P. Mogg 4; G. Begg 4; D. Beduhn 4; C. Guy 4; R. Stoddard 4; J. Plank 4; D. Welton 3; D. Gauss I; C. Joynson 1; P. Loftus 0; J. Hubert 0; R. Dawe 0; T. Cleveland 0; L Englehart 0; J. Laubaugh 0; T. Krul 0; D. Brower 0; T. Harding 0. PAIRING FOR 5/13 FRONT NINE... J. Plonk vs. C. Guy; T. Harding vs. D. Gauss; T. Cleveland vs. L. Englehart; G. Begg vs. C. Joynson; P. Mogg vs. P. Loftus; G. Pratt vs. R. Stoddard; J. Laubaugh vs. J. Hubert; R. Dawe vs. T. Krul; M. Miller vs. D. Beduhn; D. Welton vs. D. Brower. 0 design • copywriting paste-up • illustration -WHITE DIVISION­ (616)948-2133 De Decker Advertising! kW D E 5 I G N|p- -1 116 East State Street • Hastings Plp"h or RN NEEDED Barry County's Habitat for Humanity was the recipient of $350 from the Senior Charity Drive. The money was raised by Hastings High School seniors. Students Pheobe Williams, Tammy Galbreath and Geri Eye are shown giving the contribution to Pat Wagner, Habitat's executive director. Full time beginning in June for a Family Practice in Hastings. Excellent Benefits Call Nancy at 948-8285 for an interview • 30 30 30 30 • 30 • 30 • 30 • 30 « 30 • 30 « 30 If you see this • person at Felpausch Bakery 30 on 5-13-91, • wish her... 30 Happy 30th;, 30 30 Gotcha! • Guess Who 30 Hastings FORMERLY 4 H CAMP LODGE 2403 Old Iroquois Trail, Hastings, Ml BANQUET HALL NOW AVAILABLE FOR RESERVATIONS CALL ... 948-8358 LPN POSITION Part-Time 2 to 10 Available Please contact Kay Rowley at Tendercare, 945-9564 or apply in person. x£ Banner at any of these area locations... In Hastings — • Reunions • Picnics • Weddings • Anniversaries • Receptions MATCH RESULTS 5/06... N. Gardner 4; J. Schnackernberg 4; S. Spencer 4; D. Baum 0; T. Alderson 0; R. Wilcox 0; G.E. Brown 3; R. Teegardin 4; D. King I; B. Masse 0. STANDINGS... S. Spencer 6; C. Cruttenden 6; R. Wilcox 6; D. King 5; R. teegardin 4; J. Schnackenberg 4; D. Hoekstra 4; L. Hensley 4; N. - Gardner 4; B. Masse 4; R. McMillan 4; G.E. Brown 3; T. Alderson 2; D. Baum 0; M. Dimond 0; G.H. Brown 0; T. Drumm 0; J. Toburen 0; F. Markle 0; J. Norihouse 0.. PAIRING FCm 5/13 BACK NINE... R. McMillan vs. J. Toburen; R. Wilcox vs. D. Hoekstra; T. Drumm vs. G.E. Brown; J. Schnackenberg vs. J. Northouse; S. Spencer vs. D. Baum; B. Masse vs. D. King; F. Markle vs. M. Dimond; G.H. Brown vs. N. Gardner; R. Teegorden vs. L. Hensley; T. Aiderson vs. C. Cruttenden. GET YOUR COPIES 30 • 30 30 • 30 -RED DIVISION— STANDINGS... G. Powers 8; D. Holl 4; B. Youngs 4; D. Jacobs 3; G. Crothers 2; P. Siegel 2; D. Gar­ rett 1; P. Lublenieckl 0; H. Burke 0; G. Etter 0; G. Bauer 0; J. Hopkins 0; M. Cook 0; G. Lawrence 0; C. Morey 0; L. Perry 0; M. Pearson 0; R. Stanley 0: E. Cooklin 0. PAIRING FOR 5/13 BACK NINE... vs. M. Cook; M. Pearson vs. P. Siegel; G. Bauer vs. J. Hopkins; B. Youngs vs. D. Garrett; P. Lubieniecki vs. G. Powers; R. Stanley vs. E. Cooklin; G. Lawrence vs. G. Etter; G. Crothers vs. C. Morey; H. Burka vs. D. Jocobs; D. Hall vs. L. Perry. —SILVER DIVISION­ Office volunteers who play valuable roles at Love Inc. were honored for their efforts last week. They are (from left) Pat Wagner, Loretta Schoessel, Bertha Thaler, Mabel Boyion, Viola Johnson, Doris Tinkler and Jean Englerth. I MATCH RESULTS 5/06... J. Wicker 3; D. Bowers 1; L. Lang 4; A. Francik 0. STANDINGS... J. Fisher R; G. Holman 7; L. Lang 7; B. Miller 6: D. Bowers 5; J. Hoke 4; A. Francik 4; B. VanderVeen 4; J. Wicker 4; G. Hamaty 2; B. Stack 2; J. Panfil 2; J. Walker 1; H. Wattles 0; G. Ironside 0; B. losty 0; D. Foster 0; O. Loranger 0; J. Walsh 0; R. Miller 0. PAIRING FOR 5/13 FRONT NINE... D. Bowers vs. A. Francik; J. Walsh vs. J. Walker; J. Hoke vs. B. losty; J. Panfil vs. J. Wicker; B. Miller vs. H. Wat­ tles; B. VanderVeen vs. R. Miller; D. Foster vs. G. Ironside; G. Holman vs. D. Loranger; B. Stack vs. L. Lang; G. Hamaty vs. J. Asher. Bosley Pharmacy C & B Discount Cappon Oil City Food and Beverage Country Pantry D.J. Electric Eberhard's Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Jacobs Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R & J’s Riverview Grocery Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery C.J. Take Out Doug’s Market Todd's Grocery Hook’s Drugs Kloosterman's Coop In Lake Odessa — In Middleville Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Village Grocery Sinke’s Service Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market Cappon’s Quick Stoo In Freeport — L& J’s Our Village General Store In Dowling— In Nashville — Charlie’s Southend K & M Meats Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl's Market Thomapple Lk. Gen. Store In Delton — Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Dan’s Grocery Dowling Corner Store Gun Lake — Joe’s Grocery Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart Others — Sav-Way Mini Mart. Vermontville Banfield General Store Quick Stop Food, Battle Creek Country Store - Bellevue Woodland Centre - Woodland �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 9. 1991 Defendant pleads guilty at end of trial J-Ad Graphics News Service A defendant on trial for concealing a stolen pickup truck pleaded guilty to the charge last week in the final minutes of his trial. John D. Primm, 33, of Vermontville also pleaded guilty to a supplemental habitual of­ fender charge that he has three prior felony convictions. He now faces a maximum term of life in prison when he is sentenced May 30. Primm also has been charged, in separate cases, with kidnapping, armed robbery, bur­ glary, car theft, possession of a weapon while committing a felony, assault with a motor vehicle and fleeing police. Trial for those cases has been scheduled to take place in June and July. Last week's case against Primm was in the third and final day of testimony Friday when Primm decided to plead guilty to possessing a stolen pickup truck. Trial in Barry County Circuit Court had begun April 29 with jury selection. Assistant Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Dave Gilbert completed his case the following day. The defense case opened April 30 and con­ tinued May 1 and Friday with lengthy testi­ mony by Primm's brothers, Steve and Dave. At the conclusion of Dave Primm’s testi­ mony Friday, John Primm agreed to plead guilty to the charges. Primm was arrested in October 1990 driv­ ing a pickup truck in Hastings. Court News In the separate cases, Primm will face trial June 17 on charges of assaulting a Nashville Police officer with a motor vehicle and with fleeing police. Those charges result from a Nov. 8 incident in Nashville. Primm will face trial July 8 on charges of kidnapping, armed robbery, burglar)', car theft and possession of a weapon while committing a felony. Michigan State Police allege Primm kidnapped a Hastings man at gunpoint on Nov. 11 in Castleton Town­ ship, stole his wallet, and drove to the vic­ tim's house where he broke into it. Police said Primm then took the victim’s car and drove him to Lansing where he was held for several days by other men. Primm faces 'life prison terms for kidnap­ ping and armed robbery. In other court business: •A Hastings man accused of fondling a 12year-old boy pleaded guilty last Thursday to a THE' CLASSIFIEDS .The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 Jobs Wanted Lost & Found HOUSEKEEPING Too busy to clean your house? I’ll do it for you. Very reasonable and refer­ ences. 671-5064. FOUND: small dog. 945-3737. Real Estate HAPPY ANNIVERSARY To J. D. & Marie Grinnell, on your 42nd. May 9th. Love your son Antiques IONIA ANTIQUE AND COLLECTIBLE MARKET. Sunday, May 19th, Ionia Fair­ grounds. South M-66, Ionia, Michigan, 8am to 4:30pm. Admission SI.50. Rain or shine. First market of season. Thou­ sands of antiques and collecti­ bles. 1-517-593-3316. Pets KITTENS 7 weeks, 2 females, 1 male, tiger gray, litter trained, call before 2pm, 945-5843. ('oinmunity Xoticcs IONIA HISTORIC HOMES TOUR, IONIA, MICHIGAN SATURDAY MAY 18, 10AM TO 5PM, SUNDAY, MAY 19, 11AM TO 5PM. TICKETS $10. $8 ADVANCE. INFOR­ MATION CALL 616-527-2560. Recreation 8’ PICKUP camper, sink, stove, electric refrigerator, awning, tv antennia, $600. 367-4335. ATTENTION CAMPERS Park your camper or RV on Cloverdale Lake, Delton. Come and go all summer. 962-8443. Wanted WANTED - LADY TO LIVE in with elderly couple in Otsego. For details, call 694-6272 after 6pm. If no answer, please leave message. MOBILE HOME 2 bedroom, newly redecorated, S3500 cash or first S500 assumes land contract of $100 a month. Call between 9am and noon or 8 and 10pm, 517-852-9467,_______ WILKINSON LAKE 2 bedroom with recent remodel­ ing, 16x24 deck, excellent condition. Priced to selL Call 629-4702 or 623-5375. Help Wanted CUSTOMER SERVICE Attention: direct factory outlet needs 15 to 18 ambitious people to start immediatley. S8.10 an hour to start. For interview call 968-1100 between 9am and 5pm. ___________________ POSTAL JOBS $11.41 to $14.90/hr. For exam and appli­ cation information call 1-800-552-3998 ext MI168 8am to 8pm 7 days. For Sale Automotive 1983 RENAULT ALLIANCE: 5 spd. AM/FM, $500.00 or best 948-8254 after 5pm.________ 1987 DODGE pickup, Dakota LE, V-6, air, tilt, cruise, a.m2fan., two tone, $5500 firm. 945-5316 after 5p.m. For Sale 1989 JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILER 32* J-Hawk designer series w/awning, level jack, spare lire, large refrigerator/ freezer, like new. Phone 517-852-1793._____________ ONE 8’xl8’ aluminum insu­ lated door, $125. One 7’xl6’ wood door, $50. Both new with some hardware. Call after 6pm or leave number for return call, 795-7459. Dental Chairside — Assistant — Patient oriented dental practice seeking energetic, enthusiastic and responsible team player for full time position. Appli­ cant must be friendly and enjoy working with people in a fast pace office environ­ ment. Experience preferred. Send resume to: Ad No. 536 c/o The Hastings Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings. MI 49058 RNs / LPNs Need part-time and every other weekend, on our day and afternoon shifts. In Memoriam IN MEMORIAM HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY In memory of our mothers, Alice Jacobs and Thelma Geiger Steve and Sharon Thank You CARD OF THANKS I thank you for the cards, phone calls and sympathy since the death of my wife, Lucille. _____________ Leslie Adams CARD OF THANKS The family of Vein Gulchess wishes tc express their apprecia­ tion for the many kindnesses and. prayers shown during his illness and passing. Thanks to Rev. Robert Taylor of the Assembly of God Church for his comforting words, the ladies that prepared the meal, Richard and Mrs. Genther and all who sent flowers, cards and many prayers for Vcm. Thank you to those who gave donations for the memorial. God bless you all. Gladys Gutchess Bob & Julie Gutchcss Jon & Sharon Gutchess ‘ Karen and Steven Cann Alex Gutchess Tammy Gutchcss business Services DELIVERING SAND, gravel, fill & topsoil. 945-3061, 852-2108._________________ FACSIMILE SERVICE: Send or receive your Fax Transmis­ sions. For more information call: Midwest Communications 616-948-9633. Ask for Sue or Rosie._________________ FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largemoulh Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chan­ nel Catfish, Perch, and Fathead Minnows. Laggis* Fish Farm, Inc., 08988 35lh St., Gobles, Mi. 49055 Phone: (616)628-2056 Days (616)624-6215 Evenings. J & R LAWNCARE: Afford­ able rates, fast, efficient and dependable lawncare. Special discounts for Senior Citizens. Going on vacation? Give us a call. 948-9315 or 945-9488. PERMA-DERM PERMENANT COSMETIC make-up, specializing in eye liner, for a free consultation, call Sally Stanton 948-8508.__________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. THE ODD HOUR CHILD CARE SERVICES: Do you have a hard time finding a responsible person to watch & provide loving care for your child during the evenings or weekends? I am a certified teacher with one young child of my own with lots of love to give, alsc, have a few openings for summer daycare. Call 948-8508 for more information._______ We are looking for someone with leadership skills to work in our geriatric facility. Wages based on experience. We offer health insurance, vacation benefits and competitive wages. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE. Residential, busi­ ness, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 Contact Lorraine Glover, D.O.N. for an Interview.,, WILLIE’S ASPHALT PAVING: Seal coaling, patch­ ing. 517-852-2108, 945-3061. Thornapple Manor 2700 NASHVILLE RD.. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (616)945-2407 WOLFF TANNING BEDS. New Commerical, home units, from $199. Lamps, lotions, accessories. Monthly payments low as SI8. Call today FREE NEW Color Catalog. 1-800-462-9197. reduced charge of fourth-degree criminal sex­ ual conduct. Wesley E. Pion, 44, of 411 E. State Road, will be sentenced May 23 on the misde­ meanor offense, punishable by up to two years in prison. Pion was remanded to the Barry County Jail, but he was to be released to continue working. Pion was arrested in January on charges of touching the boy on several occasions be­ tween September 1989 and April 1990. Orig­ inally charged with second-degree criminal sexual conduct, Pion pleaded guilty to the lesser of fourth-degree charge. Fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct in­ volves contact using force or coercion, but it does not involve penetration. •A Hastings man arrested for growing mar­ ijuana was sentenced last Thursday to serve nine months in jail. Lonnie R. Barlow, 23, of 4355 Cloverdale Road, also was ordered to pay $2,000 in court costs and fines. He was placed on pro­ bation for two years and was granted work re­ lease. Barlow was arrested after Michigan Slate Police found marijuana growing at his Bal­ timore Township home in August. He was charged originally with delivery and manufacture of marijuana, a four-year felony offense. But in April, he pleaded guilty to the lesser offense of possession of the drug. Barlow requested to be placed on probation under terms of the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act for first-time offenders, but Judge Richard M. Shuster denied the request •A Nashville man accused of passing a bad check was sentenced last Thursday to four months in jail. John E. Case, 20, of Mason Road, also was placed on probation for 30 months and was ordered to repay $300 in restitution. He received credit for 38 days spent in jail await­ ing sentencing. Case was arrested in December on charges of passing a S300 check in November by forging the signature. In March, he pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of attempted uttering and publishing in exchange for the dismissal of the more se­ rious charge of uttering and publishing. •A Middleville man has been sentenced to spend one year fa jail following a jury trial in Barry County Circuit Court Joseph Leo W. Fleese, 18, of 17 Barlow Lake, also was ordered April 25 to pay $1,250 in court costs, $250 in fines and $124 in restitution. He was placed on proba­ tion for three years. Fleese was convicted of two counts of larceny in a building following a two-day trial in circuit court. The prosecution pre­ sented three witnesses during the trial, and the nine-woman, three-man jury took just 45 minutes to convict him of the offense. Judge Shuster imposed identical jail terms on both counts of larceny but the two sen­ tences will run concurrently. Suspect held for threats of two doctors by Jeff Kaczmarczyk StaffWriter A disgruntled man who harassed and threat­ ened two Hastings doctors for several months has been arrested on several charges. Hastings Police said Robert A. Willover, 37, of Otsego, was upset with the care his wife received from two local physicians. That anger led him to threatened to harm the physicians’ children and office workers in numerous phone calls, according to police. "He said he was out to get all their fami­ lies and employees," said Hastings Deputy Police Chief Mike Leedy. Police said Willover repeatedly threatened to kill and maim several people in phone calls made since January. Police suspect Willover in a nighttime drive-by shooting at one of the doctor’s of­ fices in January. He also allegedly scattered nails in one doctor’s office driveway and home driveways and did other acts of vandal­ ism, police said. Willover was charged last week with one felony count of malicious destruction of property worth more than S100 and a misde­ meanor count of property destruction worth less than SI00. He also is facing three counts of phone harassment, each a misdemeanor punishable by six months in jail. Acting on a tip from an informant, police staked out several public phone booths in Hastings during Willover’s lunch hour break from E.W. Bliss. On April 23 police spotted Willover using a pay phone during his lunch break. Police later learned one of the physician's secretaries had received a threatening phone call at that time. The following day, police again observed Willover at a phone but he left as undercover officers approached the scene. On April 25, an undercover officer jogged past Willover and took the phone from him after he placed the call. Authorities said a call had been made to one of the doctor's offices. Police searched Willover’s car and found a BB pistol, a sheathed knife, a container of nails and a hammer. Police Beat Burglar confronts woman at home IRVING TWP. - A woman arrived at her home Sunday night in time to see a burglar emerge from her front door. The suspect pushed her aside and ran from the scene, according to Barry County Sher­ iffs deputies. Nothing was reported stolen in the burglary in the 2600 block of Buehler Road. Deputies said the resident arrived home about i0:45 p.m. and started to open her front door. The suspect inside pulled open the doer and ran away in the direction of Buehler Road. The woman told police no lights were on in the building, and she did not notice any­ thing unusual as she pulled up. The suspect is described as a man about 6-foot tall with a slender build. Driver thrown from car in accident ORANGEVILLE TWP. - A motorist was seriously injured when he was thrown from a car in a rollover accident Saturday on Marsh Road. William R. Hartmann, 24, of Kalamazoo, was taken to Plpp Hospital in Plainwell after the 12:05 a.m accident north of Graham Road. From there he was airlifted to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. A report on his condition was not available Wednesday. Michigan State Police said Hartmann was driving south on Marsh when his 1986 Ply­ mouth ran off the east shoulder of the road and drove into a ditch. The car hit a tree, spun around, rolled over several times and came to rest in the road on the passenger’s side. Witnesses found Hartmann laying in the road 36 feet from the vehicle. Authorities said he was not wearing a seatbelt. Motorist arrested for drunken driving HASTINGS - A Delton driver was arrested Friday for his second drinking and driving offense in two months, according to Hastings Police. Steven S. Kane, 21, of 11199 Cobb Road, was arrested at 11:15 p.m. after police said he was driving erratically on Court Street near Church Street Kane refused to take a preliminary breathalyzer test and was arrested for drunken driving. At the Barry County Jail, he would not take a chemical breath test Authorities obtained a search warrant from the Barry County Prosecutor's office and took Kane to Pennock Hos­ pital, where a blood sample was taken from him. Police issued citations for drunken driving and for refusing to take a breath test. Kane was arrested previously March 6 in Hastings for drunken driving, police said. 2,500 tree seedling, shrubs stolen YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. - Over 2,500 tree seedlings and shrubs were stolen from a Department of Natural Resources pickup truck last week, according to the Barry County Sheriffs department The trees and shrubs were taken between 11 and 11:30 a.m. from the back of a truck parked off of Norris Road, one-half mile north of Bowens Mill Road. DNR workers were preparing the ground for planting when the trees and shrubs were stolen. The stolen foliage, valued at $300, included 800 blue spruce trees, 500 jack pine trees and 1,250 shrubs. Bicyclist hurt in collision with car HASTINGS - A 12-year-old boy was slightly injured last week ••'hen he drove into traffic and was struck by a car on Michigan Avenue. Christopher A. Boucher, of 628 N. Wilson St, was treated and released at Pennock Hospital after the 6:21 p.m. accident on April 30. Police said Boucher was riding a bike along the sidewalk on the south side of State Street. He went over the curb into Michigan Avenue, lost control of his bike and fell into the roadway. Boucher was struck by a southbound car driven by Carl A. Schoessel, 47, of 824 E. Grant St. Schoessel was not hurt in the accident No citations were issued, according to police. . Burglary probe continues In Orangeville ORANGEVILLE TWP. - Authorities continue to investigate the theft of nearly $3,500 in household goods from a home on Pine Lake Road. A burglar kicked down a door to enter the home in the 7700 block of Pine Lake Road on April 16. The burglar searched every room, opening drawers and Hipping bed mat­ tresses over, according to Michigan State Police. Stereo equipment, including a cassette player, amplifier and compact disc player, was stolen from the living room and dining room. A VCR was taken from the bedroom. Other missing items include a TV, a portable cassette tape player and camera equipment. : ; Lawn tractors reported stolen Two tractor lawn mowers were reported stolen last week in Irving and Assyria town­ ships, according to Barry County Sheriff’s deputies. A Wheel Horse riding lawn mower, valued at $400, was reported stolen last Thursday from a yard in the 13900 block of Brady Road. The vehicle had been parked alongside the house. A Sears lawn tractor and mower, valued at $400, was reported stolen Friday from a pad­ locked shed in the 5000 block of Engle Road. The burglar broke open the lock hasp to break into the shed. (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service). Rutland sewer prospects good by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Rutland Charter Tg vnship and Hastings of­ ficials say they’re optimistic an agreement can be reached for the city to provide sewer ser­ vice to Rutland residences and businesses along Cook and Green streets. “I think we’re going to have to reach an agreement,” said Hastings Director of Public Services Mike Klovanich. “There are major industries, small businesses and the the Road Commission out there. Something will be worked out for the Cook and Green Street area.” Rutland Township Supervisor Bob Edwards said he also is hopeful that arrangements can be made for Rutland to hook up to the city’s existing sewer system. Both parties are waiting for the results of a feasibility study being conducted for the Hastings Sewer and Waler Committee by the engineering firm of Jones and Henry of Toledo and Lansing. Klovanich said he hopes to have a final draft of the report by the end of May or the first of June. The report will include the cost of sewer construction and hookup and the capacity of the sewage treatment plant, located at the junction of Cass and Apple streets in Hastings, to handle the extra volume created by servicing an expanded area. Klovanich said that when he and Sewer and Water Committee members Don Spencer. Dave Jaspersc, Frank Campbell and Evelyn Brower have looked over the report, they will schedule a meeting with Rutland officials. “We’re just doing our homework before we negotiate with them,” said Klovanich. At Rutland Township's May board meeting, Edwards said he can appreciate the city’s caution. “We know we’re ready and we want them to be ready (for a cooperative sewer agree­ ment),” he said. “We want to keep up good relations." Both parties say they hope to discuss the costs, who will pay for system maintenance and who will be in charge of billing the Cook Road and Green Street area when they finally meet. A dispute erupted between the city and the township in 1987 when Fisher Big Wheel; located at 102 Cook Road in Rutland Township, installed a private line and tapped into the city sewer after its septic system fail­ ed in 1987. Rutland officials contended that Hastings should notify them before providing services for township businesses and residences. Big Wheel management and Hastings of­ ficials contended that it was a private agree­ ment betwen the two since the line was install­ ed and maintained by Big Wheel. In October of that year, Rutland officials announced that they had been petitioned by the residents and property owners in the Green Street Cook Road area to conduct a feasibility study for providing sewer service to the area. Edwards said he feels the Big Wheel issue is, "water under the bridge," and Hastings and Rutland are ready to work together as neighbors. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-05-16.pdf 12595372c4dc020cda0ece4a0022bdec PDF Text Text City to apply for bigger grant k Business students of year named See Story, Page 2 Corporate Olympics has initial success See Story, Page 13 See Story, Page 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings Banner VOLUME 137, NO. 15 '^L-—' THURSDAY. MAY 16, 1991 PRICE 25' News TK bus fire ‘not accidental’ Briefs Engler to visit area on Friday Michigan Gov. John Engler will visit Nashville and Hastings Friday morning for brief visits with local public officials and business people. The visits originally were scheduled for Wednesday morning, but they had to be postponed because the governor was called away to Washington D.C. to meet the queen of England. The governor and his party are ex­ pected to arrive at about 8:30 a.m. Fri­ day in Nashville and to spend about 20 minutes to talk informally with local of­ ficials and business people. A similar visit in Hastings is expected at the Barry County Courthouse at 9:15 a.m. The stops are not intended for public speeches or time for debate, local of­ ficials said they were told. Felpausch opens in Lake Odessa Felpausch opened the 2lit super­ market in its chain this morning in Lake Odessa at the site of the former Plumb's Marxes. The Hastings-baaed company com­ pleted the purchase at Plumb's Monday. The new store will be open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Satur­ day and from 8 am. to 11 p.m Suuday. Du Kingma, former manager of the Delton Felpausch, will be store manager, and Jim Dumond, formerly produce manager at the Williamston store, will serve as operations manager. "We are looking forward to becoming an active member of the Lake Odessa community and to serving customers in the area," said Tom Feldpausch, presi­ dent and chief executive officer. "Felpausch stores have provided area shoppers with high quality products and the best possible prices since 1933, and we are eager to meet our new customers a Lake Odessa." One of the biggest changes will be for employees of Plumb’s, who are part of a union shop. Felpausch. a non-union company, invited former Plumb's employees to apply for jobs. More than 180 people turned out for job interviews earlier this week, it was reported. Corvette Show will be Sunday by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The explosion and fire that destroyed 24 Thornapple Kellogg school buses Monday night was "not an accidental fire," according to a state investigator. Det. Sgt. Rick Kempski, with the Fire Marshal's Division of the Michigan State Police Post in Paw Paw, said Wednesday, "There was absolutely no indication that it was an accidental fire. There was a fire prior to the detonation of an acetylene tank." Kempski said a $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the party or parties involved. The explosion, at about 8:15 p.m. Monday, rattled windows three miles away and was followed by a fire with a billowing black, oily cloud that was seen 20 miles away. Firefighters from Middleville, Freeport, Hastings, Caledonia and Wayland converged on the scene to try to control the raging blaze. Their task was made more dangerous by periodic explosions of tires and a propane tank that sent flaming debris hundreds of feet into the air. The blast was felt throughout the village and the surrounding countryside, attracting hundreds of spectators, and village, county and state police officers were called in to control the crowd. School officials said replacing all of the buses, which cost about $40,000 each, would cost almost a million dollars. School was called off Tuesday, but thanks to neighboring school districts who called and offered the TK district buses, classes resumed Wednesday morning. Students were transported by buses bearing the names of Hastings, Delton, Caledonia, Forest Hills and Maple Valley schools and many others. BUS FIRE, continued, page 3 A propane tank on one of the TK buses explodes in a fiery ball scattering flaming debris, (photo by Jean Gallup) JoBeth Bridleman wins ‘Book of Golden Deeds’ by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The Book of Golden Deeds Award was presented to a familiar Barry County face Wednesday at a luncheon hosted by the Hastings civic clubs observing Mayor Exchange Day and Michigan Week. JoBeth Bridleman was honored with the annual award, presented to an individual as a tribute to commitment, time and dedication to community service. Officials of Hastings and Tecumseh were present at the luncheon, and beard the tribute paid to Bridleman by one of her friends, Pamela Englerth. Bridleman has been a 4-H Leader of foe K-9 Klub for 20 years, and has visited "almost every school in Barry County" to talk to school children, Euglerth reported. Training people to train dogs is another avocation of Bridleman's, and she is also active in Leader Dogs for the Blind and a teacher in the Canine Companion program. Dogs show an instant respect for Bridleman, who loves dogs and people, Englerth continued. She enriches the lives of Corvette buffs from all over West Michigan will converge on Charlton Park Sunday for the third annual Cor­ vette Show. Charlton Park officials said they ex­ pect from 150 to 200 of the classic cars to be on display. Anyone may disiay a Corvette for a $5 exhibitor’s fte. Two awards, one for the "Best of Show” and the other for "Spectators’ Choice," will be given. Best of Show in six different classes is decided by the en­ trants. The Spectators’ Choice selection is made by visitors. Also included for the day Charlton Park’s historic village will be an open swap meet, flea market, baking demonstrations, ice cream making, a spelling bee, and open houses for the blacksmith, hardware, general store and print shop. The Corvette Club of Battle Creek is co-sponsoring the show. Proceeds will go to the Spina Bifida organization. Admission is $3 for adults and 50 cents for children under 15 years of age. kids and adults, and that has the ripple effect "because then we treat others better." Young people gravitate to Bridleman because she i» a natural teacher and helps them build confidence in themselves, her friend said. A person who can be depended on, Bridleman has spent 20 years giving "wise counsel and first aid" to children in the K-9 Klub. One of her dogs "Honey," is featured on Bench and Field billboards, and was one of the stars of the high school musical, "Annie," playing Sandy. One of her students said that when she thought of JoBeth Bridleman, she thought of "someone who is caring, and has a natural teaching ability." Before introducing Bridleman, Mark Christensen president of the Exchange Club of Hastings explained how the honor was awarded. People in the community nominate someone they think deserves the award, and this year, he said, the civic club was "overwhelmed" with nominations of worthy people. The winner of the Book of Golden Deeds Award must show unselfish work, be public spirited and have an unwavering response to duty, he explained. "In selecting foe candidate for the Book of Golden Deeds award, wealth, prestige and social standing are not criteria. The only qualification is that foe candidate shall have made a significant contribution to the community in foe true spirit of the Golden Rule," Christensen said. "By means of foe Book of Golden Deeds, foe Exchange Club hopes to recognize living heroines and heros of everyday life, so their AWARD, continued on page 15 Three-way council race forces primary Blood drive under way today A blood drive, sponsored by the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross, is being held today until 3 p.m. at Hastings High School. Additional News Briefs Appear on Page 5 JoBeth Bridleman with one of her favorite dogs. Murphy. The Hastings’ general election ballot in November will include races for three positions and there will be one primary contest in foe city Aug. 6. The election Nov. 5 also will have a question about charter revision. If the proposal is approved, nine people will be in place to serve on a special Charter Revision Commission. The deadline for filing for city offices was 4 p.m. Tuesday in the city cicik s office. Three people have decided to run for a seat on the City Council from the Fourth Ward. Newcomers Maureen Ketchum, Norman Barlow and Jeff Buehl filed petitions for the four-ycar post now held by Esther Walton, who has decided not to see re-election. The threesome will square off first in a primary runoff in August. The top two vote get­ ters then will meet in the Nov. 5 general election. Vying for another council seat, from the Second Ward, will be Harold Hawkins and Brian Raymond. They will be trying to succeed William Cusack, who also has decided not to seek another term. » The other race will be for treasurer, where Jane Barlow, seeking her fifth term, will be challenged by newcomer Laurie Curtis. Running unopposed are Mayor Mary Lou Gray, who will begin her third term; Clerk Sharon Vickery, who will start her fifth term; First Ward Councilman Franklin Camp­ bell, his third term; Third Ward Councilwoman Miriam White, her second term; and Board of Review Member Russell Doty. The terms of foe mayor, clerk and treasurer are for two years. The terms of council members and the Board of Review are for four years. The nine people who will be on foe ballot for the nine available seats on the Charter Revision Commission include Kenneth Miller, Scan Lester, Tom Campbell, Richard Bcduhn, Tom Johnston, Cedric Morey, Carolyn Coleman, Agnes Adrounie and Marc Leste* “ �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 16, 1991 City to apply for more funds in Hastings Hotel project Pillar told the council he wants to turn the structure into a restaurant and hotel with rooms for conferences. The architect now has an option to buy the hotel from its current owner, Dick Gless. In another matter Monday, the council decided to schedule a public hearing for 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, on the necessity of continuing a special assessment district for free downtown parking. Cost is estimated to remain at $16,500, to be shared by downtown business that stand to benefit from continued absence of parking meters. Downtown shoppers now enjoy two- and three-hour free parking spaces, and in some areas they can park all day. The same assessment was levied during the fiscal years 1989-90 and 1990-91. In other business, the council: — Accepted, with regret, the resignation of Dick Beduhn from the Downtown Develop­ ment Authority Board. Beduhn is a candidate for the Charter Revision Commission that will meet if the electorate in November approves the process. — Heard an upate from Mayor Mary Lou Gray on the progress of the new cable system being established in Hastings. She said Americable International is stringing cable, by David T. Young Editor The City of Hastings’ application for a Community Development Block Grant to renovate the Hastings Hotel will be for $220,000 instead of $200,000. The increase was suggested to the City Council Monday night by L. Joseph Rahn, director of the Joint Economic Development Commission. Rahn said the amended amount will not affect the city’s match of $110,000 in Downtown Development Authority funds, nor will it affect an estimated $675,000 in private funding. The council last month authorized the JEDC to put together a notice of intent to file the application for the federal grant, which is administered by the Michigan Department of Commerce. If the grant is approved, the project will cost $1.05 million. Architect John Pillar of Gun Lake appeared at the council’s April 22 meeting to outline plans for renovating the historic hotel in downtown Hastings, which is more than 100 years old. The building has deteriorated in re­ cent years and it was serving Department of Social Services clients before it was shut down at the end of 1989. the dish is ready, and a tower will be shipped here soon. Councilman Donald Spencer said he had heard that the system will be up and running in about a month and a half. ‘We’re well on our way to cable service in Hastings,*’ Gray said. Americable will compete for customers with Triad CATV after winning lengthy court battles for that right in 1989 and 1990. — Noted that the annual Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program graduation ceremony for about 100 fifth graders is set for 9 am. Friday, May 31, at the Central School Auditorium. Probate Judge Richard Shaw will be the speaker and Mayor Pro Tem David Jasperse will tepresent the ci­ ty. Sgt. Jack Cross of the Hastings City Police Department is the instructor. “It’s great to see the enthusiasm of these fifth graders,’’ said Gray, who attended last year’s commencement. “I encourage everyone to see it,’’ she told the council. — Authorized a proposed change in the route for the July 4 patriotic parade to honor military personnel who served m Operation Desert Storm and other veterans. Thomas Kaufman, president of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, sponsor of the < Am- AT LEAST------- 01991 jOPF STOREW/Qp, 102 E. STATE STREET HASTINGS, MICHIGAN parade, said the route is being changed to take advantage of American flags placed all over downtown by the Jaycees over the Fourth of July. — Approved a request from Sue Drum­ mond, co-chair of Fiberfest ’91 to have a Fiber Art Show Aug. 14-17 in the Arts Hat­ chery Building at Fish Hatchery Park. However, council could not approve a request to have a petting zoo area because of or­ dinance restrictions for the park. Jasperse asked if the council could override the ordinance restriction for a one-time event, but City Attorney James Fisher said he didn’t believe that could be done without amending the ordinance. — Refrerred to the Streets Committee a re­ quest from the local U S. Post Office to locate a collection box near the comer of West Court Street and Market Street. — Approved a request to have food booths in Fish Hatchery Park during Summerfest sporting events. Though an ordinance forbids selling concessions in the park, it does not prohint non-profit organizations from doing so, pointed out Councilwoman Miriam White. Concessions will be sold by band and athletic boosters during the last weekend of August. 49058 "IN THE HEART OF HASTINGS" UITTINC BUSINESS on scl sellout is expected early our. Hejter/j After 37 Years of Business WE ARE CLOSING OUR DOORS SAVINGS UP TO 60 °/o OFF Fine Quality Diamond Rings, Diamond Earrings, Pendants, 14 kt. Gold Chains, Watches and Much More EVERYTHING WILL BE SOLD! INCLUDING FURNITURE & FIXTURES Bonus Points 100,000 Limit of 2 per player. Expires 5/19/91 I 18” S CHAIN; Gilmore Jewelers ...to the first 50 ' Customers on Thursday, | May 16, 1991 “In the heart of Hastings’’ 102 E. State St., Hastings LIMIT 1 PERSON — EXPIRES MAY 17, 1991 — । । 945-9572 — Agreed tc f.epare a resolution opposing local commr' -ks absorbing the costs of hav­ ing a M:t Presidential Primary election in 1992. The action was prompted by a letter from Nancy Miller, clerk of the City of Rochester, who said the council there passed a similar resolution. It also was prompted by the state’s recent budget crunch. “There is a possibility that we’ll be asked to foot the bill for something someone else (the state) wants us to do,” Gray said. It was noted that Tecumseh, the city Hastings is having Mayor’s Exchange with this year, also has passed a similar resolution. Gray said local officials this week would have the opportunity to talk the matter over with the visiting delegation. — Approved a request from a group of churches, led by the Cedar Creek Bible Church, to use Bob King Park softball diamonds Tuesdays and Thursdays in June, July and August. — Awarded the low bid of $8,238 from Thomapple Valley Equipment of Hastings for purchase of a new lawn mowing tractor, with trade-in. — Authorized Fisher to draw up a resolu­ tion setting a public hearing on a petition for water and sewer services on Marshall Street from Market to Young streets. The resolution will be brought before conn­ ed May 28. •— Approved an extension of the formal presentation of the 1991-92 budget by four weeks. — Decided to allow die Hastings Lions Club to construct a handicapped accessible dock at the Fish Hatchery Park ponds. — Authorized the Parks Committee to ex­ plore the possibility of establishing pay phones at city parks. — Approved use of the Fish Hatchery Park softball diamonds Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings May through September. Women’s leagues play Mondays and Tuesdays. Both groups will be expected to help with maintenance. — Learned from Fisher that the Michigan Court of Appeals has upheld Circuit Judge Thomas Eveland’s dismissal of a suit against the city by Hastings Hotel owners Dick and Phyllis Gless. Gless several years ago sued the city over remarks then-Police Chief Mark Steinfort made about the conditions at the Hastings Hotel in a public meeting. — Referred to the Sewer Committee a let­ ter from Rutland Township Treasurer Robert Edwards, expressing a desire to meet with ci­ ty officials over the “probability” of exten­ sion of sewer service to the township. — Approved a request for necessary ex­ penses from Treasurer Jane Barlow to attend a Treasurer’s Institute at Mt. Pleasant June 2-7. — Met in closed session to consider pur­ chase of real estate. Township OKs road work By Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer On the advice of Don Wolf, Barry County Road Commission assistant engineer, Hastings Charter Township will apply 1,332 yards of crushed gravel to 12 township roads at a cost of $5,328. The Township Board voted unanimously Monday night to accept the Road Commission's recommendations, which were based on the results of an April 12 road tour. Following is a list of the roads and the amount of gravel to be added to each: Quimby Road, from Broadway to Cook, 60 yards; McKeown Road, Cobum to Sager, 804 yards; Coburn Road, M-37 to McKeown; Sager Road, along the Baltimore Township line, 120 yards; Scott Road, east of Charlton Park, 24 yards; street in Quimby, 24 yards; Mathison Road, River to Center, 36 yards; Mill Street, Powell to city limits, 36 yards, Becker Road, State to Coats Grove, 48 yards; Becker Road, :o cover pit run of 1990, 72 yards; Fisher Road. Coats Grove to State, 12 yards; and Bayne Road, east of Charlton Park, 36 yards. Township Supervisor Dick Thomas re­ ported that the Road Commission already was working on Mathison Road Wednesday morn­ ing. While the Township Board has approved the graveling of townships roads, members have not yet decided which paved roads will be sealed or repaired this year. ’Well look at the roads and decide and make up our minds next month about what roads we want to seal,” said Thomas. Based on the April road tour, the County Road Commission’s paved road report rec­ ommends sealing the following roads: East State Road from the Hastings^ity limits to Durkee; Robinwood and Sherwood on the east side of South Broadway in Section 29; Terry Lane, west of Starr School Road at the city limits; McIntyre Plat, north of M-37 at Quimby; River Road, from Old M-79 to McKeoen and from M-37 to Starr School Road; Woodlawn and Barber Roads from the city limits to M-37; Starr School Road from city limits to Powell and Powell Road from Center to State. Trustee Neil Wilder recommended that the board also consider sealing Charlton Park road. Sealing all the roads recommended by the Road Commission could cost more than $70,000. The board will take a second tour of the township’s paved roads Thursday, May 23, before making a final decision on which roads that will be patched and sealed. Thomas said that it is the plat roads that seem to be in the most need of repair. Once that decision has been made, the township can expect to spend $25,000 or more to seal the roads selected, according to Thomas. "We usually spend over $30,000 a year on our roads each year,” he said. �The Hastinas Banner — Thursday, May 16, 1991 — Page 3 The morning after the fire, the burned out bus shells show the Intensity of the fire, (photo by Jean Gallup) A column of smoke that could be seen on 28th Street In Grand Rapids comes from the TK bus garage, (photo by Jean Gallup) BUS FIRE...continued from page 1 By Tuesday afternoon, a total of 19 schools had called to offer from one to eight buses to use until the end of the school year. TK's insurance appraiser, Robert C. Anderson, senior claims representative from Gallagher Bassett Services in Lansing, was expected to start his work Wednesday to determine loss of the buses and the building. Besides the 24 buses and two vans, all of the tools used in maintenance of the equipment was lost Steve Garrett, TK Superintendent, said the buses had insurance, but many were "depreciated out" and any financial recovery would not come near replacement value. Ironically, five of the six buses not lost in the fire were the newer, larger ones the district had purchased most recently. In 1986, the Board of Education had reinstituted a bus­ purchase plan of buying three a year to replace the aging busesJn the fleet. Th^m^veMcte's^&^^feeri.lkl are so long that they could not be stored in the bus garage, which was built in the early 1950s. Those buses were being stored at the drivers' residences. An additional bus was out of town for an athletic contest, Garrett said. The buses were in the process of being converted from propane to diesel fuel, and 13 of the propane equipped buses were in the garage at the time of the fire. Long-term solutions of the bus situation will be discussed by the Board of Education, and Options such as leasing or buying stock buses probably will start at a previously set special meeting next Monday, Garrett said. Ordering the type of larger buses usually takes eight or nine months. Garrett expressed gratitude to the community for the way it came to the aid of the school. "I really want to express our appreciation to our firefighters, and the neighboring departments. They did an excellent job of keeping that serious fire contained. Thank God no one was hurt and no one was hurt fighting the fire. Also, the police department for all their help. "And, I’d like to mention the welcome response from all of the neighbpring schools. Nipejeen districts have called ns to offer buses. Il's a heartwarming thing when you have problems and they have a response like this." Caledonia School officials offered all their buses to TK, saying if the Middleville started school a little later, they would run all of TK's routes for them as soon as they finished delivering their own students. The Initial explosion lifted the roof up and knocked down the west wall of the Thomapple Kellogg bus garage, (photo by Jean Gallup) Suit against Prairieville Twp County DPW dismissed by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer A suit filed against the Prairieville Township Board and the Barry County Department of Public Works was dismissed Tuesday by Judge Richard Shuster in Circuit Court. Filed by Prairieville township residents David Gray and Jim Cary, the suit alleged that the township entered into an illegal contract when it joined the the Southwest Barry County Sewer Authority, which is run by the DPW, and gave the organization $500 to purchase an option on a potential sewage treatment site. The suit contended that the contract was illegal because Prairieville Township residents did not approve the Township Board’s general fund budget during the annual meeting, therefore it could not make any expenditures. The South West Barry County Sewer Assessment District encompasses Pine, Crooked, Wall and Fine lakes in Prairieville, Johnstown and Hope townships and the village of Delton. The suit sought a halt to the sewer project and the return of township money advanced to DPW for the land option. Prairieville Township attorney Ken Sparks and Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley presented about 45 minutes of argument before Judge Shuster, who dismissed the case after about 15 minutes of consideration. "The township and county attorneys asked for the summary disposition. Basically, they made the case that (Cary and Gray) had no case," said Prairieville Township deputy Supervisor Paul Andrews, who is filling in for vacationing Supervisor Roy Reck. "The judge determined that there was no genuine issue of material fact," said Sparks. "The township and the county are entitled to enter into a contract and don’t need the approval of the citizens at the annual township meeting to do so." The suit held that since the citizens of Prairieville Township did not approve the general fund budget at the annual meeting the township could not make any expenditures. It further alleged that the township acted illegally when it advanced DPW $500 for an option on a potential site for the sewage treatment plant Sparks argued that Prairieville did not purchase the option on the land, the DPW did. The attorneys also ncted that general authority granted by the people is only one way township boards can aquire authority. Public Act 185 of 1957 grants municipalities the authority to enter into contracts with the county and the county to issue bonds to finance a project The township’s attorneys also argued that even though the citizens did not approve the general fund budget, their vote is purely advisory and the Township Board has the authority to approve its budget under the Uniform Budgeting and Accounting Act. Further, the money used to purchase the land option came from the sewer special assessment fund, nor the general fund. Crowley said that unless Gray and Cary's attorney, Steve Kantz, files with the Court of Appeals, the case is closed. Gray declined to comment on the dismiss*.. Kantz could not be reached for comment NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read weekly in The Hastings BANNER. Call 948-8051 All of the buses that were parked in the TK bus garage were destroyed last Monday evening, (photo by Jean Gallup) Julie Norris named Outstanding Business Student at Hastings J-Ad Graphics News Service Julie Norris has been selected as Hastings High School's Outstanding Business Student for 1990-91. Norris,daughter of William and Nancy Norris of Hastings, was chosen by teachers on the basis of her business interest, scholarship, post-secondary aspirations and potential for success in a business career. "From her freshman to senior year, Julie has blossomed immensely and assumed a variety of leadership roles," said Pat Purgiel, head of the high school business department." Business clases and participation in the Business Professionals of America Club have allowed her to open up and obtain her true potential, he said. "She was chosen (for the award) because of her attitude, enthusiasm, her goals to succeed and the way she always wants to do a good job," he said. Norris, who will enter Kellogg Community College this fall to pursue a degree in word information processing, already has been admitted to the college's co­ op program. Che will work full time in the Kellogg Company's personnel department, gaining experience in a variety of office duties. Ranked 27th in a clas^ of 183, Norris has taken courses in English, math, business, information processing and she worked as a student aide in the high school office. -4 NprrijUists gjariety of office skills on her resume. Among them are operating IBM PS/2-microcomputing-word procesing, doing spreadsheets on Lotus 1-2-3, operating a Commodore 64 personal computer, operating a copier, business phones, electric typewriters and formatting personal and business letters and memos. Hastings High School Business Department Head Pat Purgiel presents Julie Norns with the Outstanding Business Student Award. While attending high school, Norris has worked sacker and Stocker at Felpausch Food Center, a babysitter and a cashier at Big Wheel and Felpausch. Norris has been a member of the Business Professionals of A merica for three years and now is serving as chapter secretary. This year she earned second place in the Business Professionals of America's regional office specialist competition and placed sixth in the state championship. Norris has been on the honor roll throughout high school, served on the prom committee, participated in the Business and Professional Women’s shadowing program and has been named associate and cashier of the month at Felpausch. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 16, 1991 Don’t gamble with strangers With the collapse of the savings and loan in­ dustry, investors have become leery of any in­ vestment purporting to be ‘•guaranteed,” but what about “guaranteed.” fixed-rate annuities? Annuities are contracts that let your income compound and protect it from taxes until withdrawn. The interest rates paid on fixed annuities are generally competitive with those of similar fixed-rate investments. Payment of the interest and principal are guaranteed by an insurance company. So, where’s the catch? There is no catch as long as you understand the term “guarantee" as it relates to fixed-rate annuities. You are guaranteed the return of your principal plus a certain rate of interest for a specific time. This is the insurance company’s guarantee to you. Investors whose only concern is earning the highest yield could be in for a surprise. In­ surance companies base their interest guarantees on the projected performance of their investment portfolios. Major insurance companies with similar risk parameters for their investments generally offer similar yields. A host of variables, such as how long your money is invested, may influence your yield slightly. Seldom, however, do you see vast differences among major companies. If you are offered an unusually high yield by any insurance company, that should be a signal to: 1) Check the stability of the insurance com­ pany through an independent company, such as A.M. Best, that rates the financial stability of insurance companies. 2) Ask for a copy of the insurance com­ pany's current or last reported investment portfolio. 3) Read your contract for unusual provi­ sions, such as future interest changes or hefty withdrawal penalties. Some investors assume that any insurance company is safe. This is due in part to the generally excellent reputation of many in­ surance companies that have served policyholders and investors with integrity for years. These companies continue to offer ex­ cellent value and deserve your confidence. On the other hand, insurance companies whose financial stability may meet only minimum standards are free to compete with insurance giants for your investment dollars. Unfortunately, there are no simple rule sto separate the chaff from the wheat. In uncertain economic times, it is even more important to understand guarantees. Be­ ing informed can reduce your risk, but your strongest safeguard is knowing the person with whom you are dealing and the company that person represents. — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close AT&T 36 Amerltech 58’/. 49’/. Anheuser-Busch Chrysler 12=/. Clark Equipment 26’/. 24 ’/, CMS Energy Coca Cola 53=/. Dow Chemical 51’/. Exxon 56'/. Family Dollar 19’/. Ford 31’/. General Motors 36=/. Great Lakes Bancorp 13 Hastings Mfg. 45'/. IBM 105’/. JCPenney 53'/. Johnson & Johnson 92’/. Kmart 39=/. Kellogg Company 91=/. McDonald’s 33’/. Sears 37 Southeast Mich. Gas 16’/. Spartan Motors 9’/. Upjohn 42=/. Gold $359.50 Silver $4.06 Dow Jones 2886.85 Volume 208,000,000 Change -’/. -3=/. -1=/. —’/. — -1 —1 + 1’/. -1’/. —1’/. -’/. -=/. -’/. —1’/. + 3=/. + ’/. —2'1. —VI. —VI. —’/. —2 —1 + ’/. —1’/. + $3.20 + $.01 —30.63 Another side to Brady gun bill To the Editor: In recent weeks, a great deal has been writ­ ten about the Brady bill in the national press. Unfortunately, much that has been written and said about the bill is untrue. While every American feels very sorry for all the pain and suffering that Jim Brady has had to endure, the bill named after him must still be debated openly and honestly. A few weeks ago. Congressman Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.), chairman of the House Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice, held hearings on the Brady bill. Unfortunate­ ly, opponents of the bill, including Con­ gressman and expert witnesses, were barred from those hearings. Apparently, Con­ gressman Schumtr has about as much respect for the First Amendment as he has shown for the Second. Among those not allowed to testify was Jacquie Miller, one of the victims in the highly publicized “assault weapon" shooting at the Standard Gravure printhg plant in Louisville, Ky. Like James Brady, Jacquie was severely wounded and is confined to a wheelchair. But unlike Brady, she was not allowed to testify as ^Hastings 63111161^ Devoted to the Interests of Barry County since 1856 published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President Stephen Jacobs Treasurer a pro-gun witness. You see, Jacquie was armed, and she stop­ ped to render assistance to a victim of the shooting and was within seconds of ending mad shooting spree with her own .38 revolver. I am pro-gun and support the right to keep and bear arms. The Brady bill is not a harmless waiting period, but a permit-topurchase law. It would change gun ownership from a right to a privilege that could be granted or denied at the whim of a police chief. Whether you are pro- or anti-gun, wouldn't you agree with the public’s right to know this information. If you need further information, I would recommend that you contact Gun Owners of America (703) 321-8585. They are a Washington, D.C.-based pro-gun lobby group that can provide some balance to anti-gun groups like Handgun Control that wrote the Brady bill. Lyle A. Newton Hastings Trade idea with Mexico opposed To the Editor: A recent in-depth, national survey by the Garin-Hart Strategic Research Group of Washington, D.C. has found significant negative feelings toward Mexican free trade. It has found that a significant majority of Americans have negative expectations for a trade agreement with Mexico in terms of the impact on U.S. jobs. Fifty-six percent say it is likely the U.S. will lose jobs as a result of the trade agreement, only 33 percent felt the U.S. might gain jobs. Seventy-six percent of those surveyed ex­ pect that U.S. companies would move jobs to Mexico to take advantage of cheap labor. Seventy-one percent felt that U.S. companies would move jobs to take advantage of weak environmental laws and safety standards. About 68 percent of respondents felt a Mex­ ican Free Trade agreement would create lower wages and living standards for American workers. A 58 percent majority believe Mexico would be the chief beneficiary, while only 4 percent felt the U.S. would benefit most. There are tremendous differences between the economies of the U.S. and Mexico. The Mexican minimum wage is $4.25 per day compared to $4.25 per hour in the U.S. While U.S. companies have built hundreds of plants along the U.S. Mexican border, no corresponding sewage, water or health guar­ ding environmental facilities have been under­ taken. Health problems abound on both sides of the border. In San Elizario, Texas for example, 90 per­ cent of the people have hepatitis A by the time they reach age 30. Conditions on the Mexican side of the border are more appalling yet. American companies do not move to Mex­ ico to improve the lives of Mexicans, they move there to exploit cheap labor and increase corporate profits. General Motors, for exam­ ple, has 34 plants located along the border. They have exchanged $10 to $15 an hour jobs with benefits for $4 or $5 dollar a day jobs and no benefits. Though they may build cars or components cheaper, how do those Mexican workers buy a car at less than subsistence wages? For that matter, the same applies to many displaced American workers now forced to labor at minimum wage or slightly above. Farmers are equally fearful of the trade agreement as it could mean American cor­ porations moving significant amounts of food production to Mexico. Again, food safety standards are lower, allowing much higher levels of pesticide residues on food, often materials not allowed for use in the U.S., again being produced with underpaid labor. Compounding the vast differences in Public Opinion: —-—r-1 wages, living standards and environmental and safety standards, is the administration’s insistance on “Fast Track” authority for the proposed trade agreement. Fast track would not allow Congress to amend or alter the agreement in any way. Congress could only vote it up or down. Given the predictions of economic disaster that the Mexican-American free trade pact Letters .J could inflict on both American farmers and workers, we in Fanners Union must oppose both the trade agreement as proposed and fast track authority. Carl McIIvain President, Michigan Farmers Union Hastings REACH THE IMPORTANT WEEKEND MARKET! Advertise Each Week In... The Hastings Banner Your Hometown, Barry County Newspaper Cail 948-8051 for Advertising Assistance Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing qn opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: ‘Make your letter brief and to the point. •Letters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. ■ •Writers must include their signature, adoress and phone number. 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Larry Seymour /Sales Manager; Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Phyllis Bowers Subscription Rates: $13 per year in Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) Jo Nichols, Hastings: “In some cases, yes, I do. But when they know it's terminal and the per­ son has begged and begg­ ed and begged, then I think it’s okay." Rhonda Howelett, Hastings: “I think there should be a law against it. I can't think of any (cases where it would be acceptable.)’’ Debbie Cronkhite, Bellevue: “As far as I’m concern­ ed, if they're dying of cancer, their life isn’t worth crap anyway. I wouldn't want to be on life support. I'd want somebody to put an end to it.” John Cronkhite, Bellevue: "I feel the patient should have the right to life or death." Ernie Hooten, Hastings: “I could go either way on that. If they're terminal with cancer like the one in the paper, I think in cases like that, somebody should have a choice.” Colleen Craven, Hastings "Yes, I think there should be a law against it." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 16, 1991 — Page 5 Local man cited for saving driver’s life by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer Ron Chaffee thought it was too late as he gazed at the pickup truck lying upside down in a ditch full of water. But he waded into the chest-high, bitterly cold November water to see if he could do anything for the driver. News Briefs Weekend church concert cancelled The Ecumenical Service of Praise scheduled previously to be held Sunday at Hastings' First United Methodist Church has been cancelled. The May 19 concert was to have been the last program of the church's 1990­ 91 MVSICA Series. Pianist to give concert June 2 Harold Fink will appear at the Em­ manuel Episcopal Church in Hastings at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 2, for a solo piano recital. The program will be a benefit to raise money to restore the church’s vintage 1868 Odell pipe organ. Fink, a retired professor of music at Lake Erie College in Ohio and former symphony conductor, will perform music by Beethoven, Chopin, Rachmaninoff and Franck and one of his own compositions. Tickets for the concert will be S3 for adults. Children accompanied by adults will be admitted free. City Band sets summer concerts The Hastings City Band will have its summer concert scries this year, and all area musicians interested in playing are welcome to join the ensemble. The first rehearsal is set for 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, at the Hastings High School band room. Another rehearsal is planned for June II at the same time and the first concert will be at 7:30 Wednesday, June 12. at Fish Hat­ chery'Park. For more information, call director Joseph LaJoye at 948-4409. Artists needed for‘Arts Alive’ The deadline for artists to register for this year’s "Arts Alive” event is Satur­ day, June 1. Arts Alive, sponsored by the Thomap­ ple Arts Council of Barry County, is scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at Fish Hat­ chery Park in Hastings. A juried fine arts show will be part of the format for the event. All work must be original. No models or kits are allowed. Photography, paintings, drawings, ceramics, jewelry and weaving are some of the original arts the Thomapple Arts Council hopes to have in the show. Interested artists may call Kathy Crane, Arts Council President, at 945-3782, for more information or to register. Historical Society will tour museum The Barry County Historical Society will tour the Historic Bernard Museum in Delton for its next meeting at 7 30 p.m. tonight. The meeting, open to the public, will offer a chance to look at what’s in store for those who visit the museum, located at 7135 West Delton Road, midway bet­ ween Delton and Paririeville. Bernard Museum officially is opened to the public in June and it closes in September. Hosts for the evening will be Bernard Museum volunteers and Historical Society members Clare and Nellie Richards and Charlotte and Adelbert Heath. The Bernard Museum formerly was a hospital, built in the 1930s by Dr. Pro­ sper G. Bernard. For the last 11 years, members of the Bernard Historical Society, with help from Mrs. Bernard, have continued to operate the complex, which house more than 6,000 artifacts displayed in an 8,000 square feet area. More items are being donated monthly. There will be no admission charge for the Historical Society meeting and tour. No fee is charged for visits during the Bernard Museum’s regular months of operation. Refreshments will be served and Barry County Historical Society members will be available to talk with anyone in­ terested in becoming a member. There is a S5 annual membership fee. The society’s board of directors also will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday to discuss plans for the annual June picnic, which will be held this year in Woodland. "I presumed he was dead until I knocked on the window," Chaffee recalled. "It was quite a shock to see he was alive." Working quickly in the early evening dark­ ness, Chaffee forced open the partially sub­ merged door and pulled Wesley Sensiba to safety. Michigan State Police last week presented Area woman is chief of DNR Mindy Koch of Lake Odessa has been named acting division chief for the Waste Management Division of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. DNR Director David Hales made the announcement of her reassignment May 8. The appointment was effective Monday. Koch previously has served as assis­ tant chief of the division, which is responsible for permitting and licensing of solid and hazardous waste manage­ ment facilities, licensing of industrial and hazardous waste haulers, approving county solid waste plans, and assisting communities with recycling projects and grants. Koch has been with the DNR since 1978 and was named assistant division chief in 1989. Prior to that, she served as assistant to the deputy director for En­ vironmental Protection Programs. She also was permit coordinator and local government liaison, and represented the department on the Michigan Environmental Review Board from 1987 to 1988. Koch and her husband, Ted, live in Lake Odessa with their two children. Hastings Alumni Banquet is June 8 Hastings High School’s 104th annual Alumni Banquet will be held Saturday, June 8, at 6:30 p.m. (punch bowl at 6 p.m.), in the Hastings High Cafeteria. Cindy Sage Winters will be the Toastmistress. Tickets cost $8 per person and are available at WBCH, Bosley Pharmacy, Hastings City Bank, and from Treasurer Elsie Sage. 904 W. Walnut, Hastings, phone 945-4362. All Hastings High School alumni and guests are invited. Many individual classes will meet prior to the banquet. For example, the Class of 1941 will meet at 3 p.m. in the H.H.S. Library. For more information call President Don Reid, 945-9835, or Elsie Sage, 945-4362: Every class can have its own reunion, but the one June 8 welcomes Hastings alumni from the Classes of 1931, 1936, 1941, 1961. 1966, 1981, 1991, etc. The Hastings Alumni Banquet has been active for more than 100 years. The first banquet was held in 1882 at the home of D.R. Cook, West Green St. The first graduating class was in 1877, with five members. Restaurants plan festive weekends Chaffee with the department's Distinguished Citizen Award for saving Sensiba's life after the Nov. 5 accident along Charlton Park Road. Few people receive the highest honor given by the State Police to private citizens. "We don't give too many away," said Sgt. Robert Dell of the Hastings Post. "They are very choosy, very picky." All state police posts can nominate a citi­ zen for the award, but the final decision is made by a panel in Lansing that meets regu­ larly to review the nominees. Normally the awards are given to citizens who perform a heroic act while working alone or apart from police supervision. "This has to be something where they take the initiative," Dell said. On the rainy November evening, Sensiba, 45, was driving north on Charlton Park Road when he came across water covering the road just north of Barnum Road. Sensiba's 1976 Ford pickup hydroplaned on the slippery road, spun around and over­ turned in a ditch full of water. The accident pinned Sensiba inside the car, according to Michigan State Police. Chaffee, a volunteer line handler with the Barry County Sheriffs dive team, heard a call for help go out over his police radio scanner. Because he lived nearby at Carlton Center, Chaffee headed for the scene. But the location broadcast given over the radio turned out to be wrong, he said. "It was about six miles away from where it was called in," he said. "That's why we got there first." 1st Lt. Richard Zimmerman, commander of the Hastings Michigan State Police Post, presented Ron Chatfee with the department’s Distinguished Citizen Award last week. In November Chaffee, of Cartton Center, rescued a dazed motorist from a pickup truck that had overturned into ditch full of water. Sensiba had been trapped in the truck for 10 to 15 minutes when Chaffee found him dazed but very much alive in side the cab. "He just was so disoriented, he couldn’t get out of the vehicle," Chaffee said. "But once that guy got a hold of my hand, he did not let go." Sensiba, of 5775 N. Charlton Park Road, was not seriously hurt in the accident and Advertise Garage Sales in the Banner! NOTICE OF ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION Pursuant to the provisions of Public Act 183 of 1943, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Barry County Board of Commissioners have adopted the following Ordinance which amends the Barry County Zoning Ordinar.ee in the follow­ ing manner: The Zoning District Map has been amended as follows: Mop Change A-l-91 Commencing at the west quarter post of Sec. 7, TIN, R9W; th southerly olong the west line of Sec. 7, 98.00 ft. to a point on th southerly line of the recorded plat of "Popular Beach No. 2" as found in Liber 3 of Plats on pg. 31 in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, said point also being the place of beginning: th east along the southerly line of said plat of ’Popular Beach No. 2", 457.38 ft.: th south 825.00 ft.: th south 82 degrees 37 minutes 30 seconds east. 879. i 4 ft. to the westerly right-of-way line of Sprague Rood, th east 33.00 ft. to the center line of Sprogue Rood; th southwesterly 151.27 ft. along the center line of Sprogue Road and along the arc of a curve to the right having a central angle of 22 degrees 26 minutes 15 seconds, a radius of 386.27 ft., and a chord bearing south 12 degrees 26 minutes 25 seconds west. 150.30 ft.; th south 23 degrees 24 minutes 10 seconds west continuing olongtheconter line of said Sprague Rood. 752.50 ft.: th southwesterly 98.27 ft. continuing alongihe center line ol Sprague Road and along the arc of a curve to the right having a center angle of 17 degrees 57 minutes 20 seconds, a radius of 313.88 ft., and a chotd bearing south 32 degrees 22 minutes 15 second west. 97.87 ft.; th north 56 degrees 14 minutes 15 seconds west, about 1158.00 ft. to a point on the west line of said sec. 7, th northerly along the west line of said sec. 7 to the place of beginning. Ord. No.: A-l-91 was not hospitalized afterward. Despite the award, Chaffee insists he didn't do that much. "If I was in ths position, I’d want somone to do the same for me," he said. "The sad thing is there are people who won’t get in­ volved." "I didn’t do anything special," he said. z Also commencing at the west 1/4 post of Sec. 7, TIN, R9W; th southerly along the west line of said Sec. 7, 98.00 ft. to th southerly line of the recorded plat of "Popular Beach No. 2" as found In Liber 3 of Plats on Pg. 31 in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan; th east along the southerly line of said plat of "Popular Beach No. 2" 457.38 ft. for the place of beginning; th con­ tinuing east along the south line of sold plat of "Popular Beoch No. 2", 171.42 ft. to a point on the west line of lot no. 27, in said plat; th south along the west line of sold lot no. 27, 15.50 ft. to the southwest comer of said lot no. 27; th south 67 degrees on minutes 00 seconds east along the southerly line of said plat of "Popular Beach No. 2", 761.00 ft. to the southeast corner of lot no. 41 of said plat of "Popular Beach No. 2"; th south along the westerly right-of-way of Sprague Road, 618.50 ft.; th continuing southerly along the westerly right-of-way line of Sprogue Rd. 6.50 ft. along the arc of a curve to the right having a central angle of I degree 03 minutes 15 seconds, a radius of 353.27 ft., and a chord bearing south 0 degrees 31 minutes 40 seconds west. 6.50 ft.; th north 82 degrees 37 minutes 30 seconds west 879.14 ft.; th north 825.00 ft. to the place of beginning (see at­ tached map) From R-3 to AR. Barry Twp. Map Change A-2-91 The west 1/2 of southeast 1/4 of Sec. 38. TIN, R7W. Assyria Twp. From aR to RL-2. The above named ordinances became effective May 8. 1991, following the approval of the Michigan Department of Commerce. Copies of these ordinances are available for purchase or In­ spection in the Barry County Planning Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings. Michigan between the hours of 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.. Monday thru Friday. Please call 948-4830 for further information. Date: Moy 10. 1991 Theodore McKelvey, Chairman Barry County Board of Commissioners Nancy L. Boersma. Clerk Barry County (5/16) Front R-3 to AR in Sec. 7 Dog ’N Suds and Dairy Queen again will welcome nostalgic classic cars for the next three weekends in a fund-raiser to benefit two area hospitals. The “Cruise-In” fund-raiser invites anyone with cars from bygone days, par­ ticularly the 1950s and '60s, and a number of contests and events are plann­ ed for three consecutive Saturdays. May 18 and 25 and June 1. Tyler Guernsey, owner of both food establishments, said the event last year attracted between 80 and 90 cars over four weekends. Adding to the fun will be eating con­ tests for banana splits and foot-long hot dogs; a "boat bash,” in which people will be able to take a sledge hammer to an old Oldsmobile; and wager donations on the eating contests. Proceeds from the contests, “wagers” and nostalgic fun will go to Pennock Hospital and to the Butterworth Hospital Pediatrics Unit. The campaign is part of the Children’s Miracle Network Telethon, "Help Make a Miracle Hap­ pen,” of which Dog 'N Suds and Dairy Queen are sponsors nationally. Dog ’N Suds and Dairy Queen will make donations for all floats and "Bliz­ zards" purchased during the celebration. Dairy Queen and "Cruise-In” Tshirts also will be on sale. The action will take place trom 6 to 10 p.m. on each of the three Saturdays. Dairy Queen and Dog ’N Suds are located side by side on Green Street in Hastings, not far from M-37. Rodriguez Award winner selected Heine Peacock of Lake Odessa was named the first winner of the Janie Rodriguez Volunteer of the Year award Sunday at the "Garden of Love" dedica­ tion cert monies. The honor is named after Janie Rodriguez, a longtime community ac­ tivist who was killed a year ago in a car accident. Peacock has been a volunteer is spon­ soring children in underdeveloped coun­ tries, baking bread for neighbors, taking part in church activities and helping raise funds to build St. Edward’s Catholic Church, and participating in the annual Lake Odessa walk-a-thon. OFFICIAL ZONING MAP SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY B TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TWO FAMIIY, LOW DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY B MOBILE HOME PARK B RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LAKE. LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY, TWO FAMILY B INDIVIDUAL MOBILE HOME RESIDENTIAL LAKE. MEDIUM DENSITY GENERAL COMMERCIAL RURAL AREA CONVENIENCE COMMERCIAL HEAVY COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL • LIGHT INDUSTRIAL - GENERAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AGRICULTURAL. RURAL RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL COSERVATIOH RESERVE FUTURE EXPANSION STATE LAND NATURAL RIVER (NRT 0> NRM) �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 16, 1991 County hears ‘glowing’ audit report for Thornapple Manor by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Thornapple Manor, a county-owned and operated 138-bed medical care facility, is in excellent financial condition, Barry County Commissioner Rae M. Hoare reported Tuesday. Thomapple Manor has "one of the most glowing audits I've heard," she told the County Board of Commissioners Tuesday. The facility has an occupancy rate of 99.48 percent and operating revenues increased 10 percent over last year, she said. Accounts receivable has a turnaround of 40 days, an improvement from 60 days last year and 90 days several years ago, Hoare said. Staff responsible for the financial picture have done "a fantastic job," she said. "The auditor doesn't see how it can improve. "The staff is doing a great job." "Improvements (made several years ago at the facility) are paying off," added Board Chairman Ted McKelvey. Plante & Moran, a Battle Creek auditing firm, reported Thomapple Manor had operating revenue of $3,662,799 in 1990 and operating expenses totaling S3,648,047 that year. In another matter at the County Board Advertise your families GARAGE SALE in The BANNER Reach that important WEEKEND BUYERS MARKET! ATTEND SERVICES GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Hastings Area HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Cotant, choir director. Sunday morning 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.. Morning Worship; 4:45 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD, 502 E. Bond. Hastings. 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. May 19 - 8:00 a.m. Holy Commu­ nion; 9:15 a.m. Church School (all ages); 10:30 a.m. Holy Commu­ nion. Confirmand reception follow­ ing. Voters meeting after reception. Thursday. May 16 - 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir; 8:00 p.m. AA. Satur­ day. May 18 - 9:30 a.m. Conf 8; 11: 00 a.m.-l:00 p.m. Geranium Del.; 1:30 p.m. Acolyte Tr.; 6:00 p.m. Box Social; 8:00 p.m. NA. Monday, May 20 - 6:00 p.m. Pos. Par. Tues., May 21 - 9:30 a.m. Worn. Bib. St.; 11:15 a.m. C.S. Lewis; 7:00 p.m. Stephen Supp. Wednesday. May 22 - 7:00 p.m. Adventures. Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. 948-2529. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening HASTINGS FIRST UNITED Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser­ METHODIST CHURCH, comer vice — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped of Green and Church Streets, Philip L. Brown, Pastor. Church phone for the handicapped. 616/945-9574. Sunday School 9:30 ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN a.m.; Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE and 11:00 a.m. (nursery attendant) DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST. Middle High Youth. *5 p.nf. and Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar. Senior High Youth 6 p.m. Barrier 2415 McCann Rd.. Irving, free building with elevator to all Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ floors. Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH AM-FM at 10:30 day Mass 11:00 a.m. a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, and HASTINGS FIRST Thursday Narcotics Anonymous PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 12:00 noon. Wednesday Al-Anon Hastings, Michigan, G. Kent 12:30 p.m. Thursday Bell Choir Keller, Pastor. Eileen Higbee. Dir. rehearsal 6:30 p.m., and Chancel Christian Ed. Sunday, May 5 - 9:30 Choir rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 11:00 Morning Worship Ser­ Co-Dependcnts Anonymous 9 a.m. vices. Nursery provided. Broadcast Friday. May 17 - Missions Garage of this service over WBCH-AM and Sale, 819 E. Grant St., starts 9:00 FM; 9:50 Church School Classes a.m. Saturday, May 18 — Goodwill for all ages; 10:30 Coffee Hour in Class Potluck/Program 6:00 p.m. the Sharpe Memorial Hall; 4:30 Sunday. May 19 — Pentecost; ScsJunior High Youth Fellowship; quicentennial Walk to “old” 5:30 Senior High Youth church 9:45 a.m.; Teacher Fellowship. Monday. May 6 - 6:00 Recognition 11:00 a.m.; Senior Mother/Daughter Banquet. Tues­ High Baked Chicken Dinner 12:15 day. May 7 - 6:30 Kids of the Kirk to 2:00 p.m. — Adults $5, Children — Sing Along; 7:15 Circle 7, in the ages 12 and under $3 — proceeds for Summci Mission Outreach Lounge. Workcamp. Monday, May 20 — HASTINGS GRACE Deborah UMW Circle 7:30 p.m. BRETHREN, (The Bible Church) Tuesday, May 21 — U.M. Men Bring Your Bible. 600 Powell . Dinner and Slides by Bart Richard­ Road, 1 mile East of Hastings. Our son on a Children's Missionary Motto. “The Bible, the whole Bi­ Program 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, ble, and nothing but the Bible”. May 22 - UMW Circles: Leah, Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. for all Priscilla. Rachel 9:30 a.m.; Ruth ages. Morning Worship, 10:30 1:00 o.m. a.m. May 19th - Message — By Cletus Bontrager from Indiana. Fellowship carry-in meal at noon, ST. ROSE CATHOLIC please bring a dish to pass. After­ CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. noon service, with Phil Hill also Father Leon Pohl, Pastor. Saturday from Indiana. No evening service. Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses Thursday - 7:30 p.m. prayer time, 8:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confes­ SMM for girls 8-11 and Youth sions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. Meeting, ages 12-20. Pastor Emeritus, Rus Sarver. Phone 945-9224. Every Sunday is Friend­ ship Day. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. James Lcitzman Pastor. Sun-i day Services; 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults, Teens and Children. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings, Michigan 948-8004. James R. Barrett, Asst. Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00, Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7:00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m., Adults Pryer meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir pracice. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Robert Kersten. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974. Worship Services — Sunday, 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. 4-H meets Mondays, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study, Wednesdays, 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers, 801 Barber Rd., Hastings. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road, Hastings, Michigan, James A. Campbell, Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7: 00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits. Middleville Area MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH. 314 E. Main St., Mid dkville. MI. Phone 765-3073. Traditional Latin Mass 4:30 p.m. every Sunday. Confession and Rosary 4:15 o.m. Delton Area OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6547 Lacey Rd.. Lacey. Mass: Sunday 8: 30 a.m. ST. AMBROSE. CATHOLIC CHURCH, 11252 Floria Rd.. Delton. Masses: Saturday, 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. CHURCH OF GOD, 7th DAY, The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS 1 LOAN ASSOCIATION Hostings end lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hostings FLEXFABINCORPORATED of Hostings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions ' -110 5. Jellerson • 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan Banficld, Michigan. Services 10 a.m. each Saturday. Call 671-4100, or Box 42. Bedford. Mich. 49020. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd., ? mi. S., Pastor Brent Branham. Pftone 623-2285 Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashvi'.k. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Satur­ day Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 7:30 a.m. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev. Mary Horn officiating. Banfield United Methodist Church Sunday School................9:00 a.m. Church.............................9:30 a.m. Country Chapel United Methodist Sunday School............... 9:30 a.m. Church............................10:30 a.m. meeting Tuesday, Commissioners approved hiring Abonmarche at an estimated cost of $9,800 to investigate whether or not contamination exists where underground fuel tanks have been located by the County Sheriffs Department. The firm will make soil borings and Commissioner Orvin Moore said he presumes that the work will include drilling a test well or two to check for contamination. Moore said the work has to be done because if there is contamination the county will be liable. * Commissioner Ethel Boze reported that many "wonderful" letters and contributions are being sent to the County Animal Shelter as an endorsement of the excellent job staff members are doing there and because of the positive response to the county’s new policy not to sell unwanted animals for research purposes. One letter contained a $100 check to help feed 36 puppies left at the Animal Shelter. The letter writer also volunteered to help with any upcoming fund-raising projects for the shelter. In other business, the board: •Accepted an offer from Margaret Groner of the Barry Intermediate School District to have special education students in a summer workshop through the Job Training Partnership Act program make bat houses to hang on trees on Courthouse property in hopes of luring bats from the building. The bat houses will be decorated with the county logo. Resident bats continue to be a problem in the historic courthouse, leaving droppings on desks and sometimes knocking over items on desks and bookshelves. •Added an amendment to a March resolution on a mandatory payment plan for delinquent tax notes. Each year the county borrows money for the amount of property taxes that have not been paid so governmental units and schools can receive their funding in a timely manner. When the taxes are eventually paid by property owners, the tax notes are repaid. Attorney James White told commissioners that a lower interest rate could be obtained on the notes if the county agreed to a monthly mandatory redemption payment plan, based on the prior month's tax collection, rather than an optional plan. By agreeing to the amendment, the county is able to obtain an interest rate of 7.4 percent from First of America, which White pointed out was much better than the 9.1 percent interest for last year's notes. Interest rate bids from financial institutions ranged from 7.4 to 7.75 percent. Total 1990 delinquent taxes amounted to $4,147,136.46 but payments received since the deadline have reduced that amount to $3,325,000, which will be financed through the tax notes, said Treasurer Juanita Yarger. •Approved spending $200 per week for up to six weeks to hire Ideal Cleaning Service to clean the Courts and Law Building until a county custodial staff employee returns from disability leave. •Heard that the new Barry County Extension Agricultural Agent Jim Good will be available for an informal get acquainted visit from 1:30 to 4 p.m. May 22 at the Cooperative Extension office. 'Agreed to purchase computers for the 911 emergency central dispatch and for county mapping from Arris Matrix of Hastings. The mapping computer costs $18,207.60 and was not the low purchase (Mice bid. However, by combining the cost of a maintenance contract for the first five years, the Arris Matrix computer coupled with the maintenance plan actually was $1,400 lower, said County Coordinator Judy Peterson. The personal computer for Central Dispatch was the low bid at a cost of $1,830.80. •Decided lease a postage meter for county ua. .or the first time. The lease with Pitney Bowes may be terminated during a 30­ day trial period. The meter is expected to save the county money by taking advantage of bulk mailing and accurate postal costs and free up employee time to do more important things than licking stamps, Peterson said. The meter will cost $388 per month for the first three months and then jumps to more than $400 per month. Nurturing.. .Sustaining... Helping.. .Growing We're right around the comer or just a phono can away. Making a difference every day. SHARINGIS CARING rtt fm crmimr am*, . Mm JWwpMVM , varied ( Charles (Chuck) Mlynarchek’'') GUN LAKE - Charles (Chuck) Mlynarchek, 72, of Gun Lake and World War II Verteran, passed away Saturday, May 4, 1991. He is survived by four brothers, Andrew (Ruth) Mlynarchek, Joseph (Ann) Mlynarchek , Edward Mlynarchek , all of Wayland and Frank Mlynarchek of Grand Rapids; eight sisters, Ann Hastidt of Florida, Mary Cigler of Wayland, Sr. Mary Diana O.P. of Grand Rapids, Agnes (Wayne) Hawthorne of Hast­ ings, Dorothy (William) Tolan of Wayland, Helen (WHUaln) Mipper of Caledonia, Celia (Paul) Cisler of Middleville and Frances Mlynarchek of Grand Rap-ds; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was a member of American Legion Forrest Lewis Post 266 and Knights of Colum­ bus Council 4036 in Hilliards. Parish Scripture Service was held Monday, May 6 at the funeral home and Knights of Coluinbus prayed the Rosary Tuesday, May 9 at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial was Wednesday, May 8 at Sts. Cyril & Metho­ dius Church with Father Leonard Bogdan as Celebrant. Interment church cemetery. ( Gerald H. Tungate______ Lawrence W. Johnson DELTON - Gerald H. (Tony) Tungate, 82 of 10641 Manning Lake Road, Delton passed away Friday, May 10, 1991 at Tendercaie, Hastings where he had been a patient for one week. Mr. Tungate was bom September 1,1908 in Richland, the son of Albert and Bessie (Litts) Tungate. He lived and farmed at the Manning Lake address for most of his lifetime. He owned and operated steam engines as a hobby for many years. He attended Grace Wesleyan Church of Hastings. Mr. Tungate is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Sylvia and Rolland Tack of Paw Paw; three nieces and their spouses, Ann and Merle Harney of Augusta, Gail and Jerry Leonard of Kalamazoo, Melva and Bill Roberts of Paw Paw; also a very dear friend, Rosa Cochran of Delton. Funeral services were held Monday, May 13 at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Burial was in East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Q___ Pear! B. Carter_____ Mattie Shoemaker ORANGEVILLE - Mattie Shoemaker, 93 of Orangeville passed away Saturday, May 11, 1991 in Wayland. Mrs. Shoemaker was born June 12, 1897 in Henry County, Ohio, the daughter of George and Louise Mohler. She was married to Jesse Shoemaker September 11,1919. He preceded her in death June 8,1986. She was a member of the Sl Fran­ cis Episcopal Church. Mrs. Shoemaker is survived by five children and their spouses, Martha and Edwin Mauer of Otsego, George and Marjorie Shoemaker, James and Marjorie Shoemaker, all of Shelby­ ville, Charles and Martha Shoemaker of Kala­ mazoo, Grace Herbert of Martin; 18 grandchil­ dren; 41 great grandchildren; one brother, Bill Mohler of Wayland. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 14 at the SL Francis Episcopal Church, Orangevil­ le. Burial was in Oakhill Cemetery, Orangeville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sl Francis Episcopal Church. Arrangements were made by the MarshallGren Funeral Home. J LAKE ODESSA - Pearl B. Carter. 90 of Lake Odessa, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 1991 at the Tendercare Nursing Home, Hastings. Mrs. Carter was born June 26,1900 in Odes­ sa Township, the daughter of Thomas and Nancy (Brock) Shupp. She graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1918 and married Willard Carter April 3, 1919. He preceded her in death December 25, 1982. She was a life long resident of Lake Odessa, a member of the Lake Odessa United Method­ ist Church, United Methodist Womens Society and the South Derlin Ladies Aid Society. She is survived by a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Perry (Norma Carter) Stowell of Woodland; five grandchildren, Mrs. Wayne (Dianne) Graner of Sl Paul, Minnesota, Bonnie Fry of Big Rapids, Peggy Wilkins of Orlando, Flori­ da, Tom Carter of Elk River, Minnesota, Timothy Carter of Hastings; seven great grandchildren. " She was preceded in death by one son Robert Carter on September 3, 1970; five brothers, Milton, Chancy, Vemie, Elta and Guy; two sisters, Alice and Edna. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 11, at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa, with Reverend Keith Laidler officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa. NASHVILLE - Lawrence W. Johnson, 82 of Nashville, passed away Friday, May 10, 1991 at the home of the friends who cared for him. Mr. Johnson was bom on June 29, 1908 in Elkhart, Indiana, the son of Gust and Hannah Johnson. He was raised in Detroit and Ann Arbor and attended schools there. He served in the United States Army during World War II in Central Europe and Northern France. He retired in 1974 from Hawthorne Metal Products Company in Royal Oak. Mr. Johnson was a member of the Lutheran Church and enjoyed bowling, golfing and working on electronics. Mr. Johnson is surivived by nephew, Richard Pew; niece, Carrie Pew, both of Ann Arbor; special friends; Merle and Don Sears, Nashville, who he lived with recently when he became sick. He was preceded in death by a sister, Ella Pew. Graveside services were held Monday, May 13 at Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville with Reverend Lester DeGroot officiating. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapcl-Gcnther Funeral Home. HASTINGS - Evelyn M. (Sheler) (Orsborn) Kelley, 77 formerly of 1290 South Charlton Park Road, Hastings passed away Monday, May 13, 1991 at Springbrook Manor, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Kelley was bom October 19, 1913 in Owosso, the daughter of Edgar and Nettie (Lewis) Sheler. She was raised in Owosso area and attended schools there. She came to the Hastings area as a teenager. She was married to Victor Orsborn July, 1932. He preceded her in death in 1974. She married Ellis Kelley October, 1976. He preceded her in death 1978. She was employed about 32 years ar Hastings Manufacturing, retiring in 1976. Mrs. Kelley is survived by two sons, Victor Orsborn of Grand Rapids and Jack Orsborn of Hastings; three grandchildren; four great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by one granddaughter, Lorraine Kay Orsborn in 1977; two brothers, Vem and Henry Sheler. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 15 at Hastings Township Cemetery with Reverend Thomas Dolph officiating. Memori"’. ^ntributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association or charity of one’s choice. Q Ruth I. Chaffee ) HASTINGS - Ruth I. Chaffee, 67 of 1208 East Quimby Road, Hastings passed away Tuesday, May 14, 1991 at her residence. Graveside services will be held 1:00 p.m Friday, May 17 at Hastings Township Cemet­ ery with Reverend Michael J. Anton officiating. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Q Charles M. Davis Sr.______ J HASTINGS - Charles M. Davis Sr., 88, of Hastings passed away Friday May 10, 1991 at Pennock Hospital after being stricken at home. Mr. Davis was bom on August 19, 1902 in Caledonia, the son of Elie and Maude (O’Laughlin) Davis. He moved to Hastings in 1944 and attended Hastings area schools. He was married to Charlotte E. Longewell on May 25, 1929. He was employed at Ford Motor Company fa1 six years, Barry County Road Commission for 22 years retiring in 1967. He was a member of the United States Army from 1920 to 1922, and was a member of the Odd Fellows in Hastings. Mr. Davis is survived by his wife Charlotte of Hastings; two daughters, Mrs Robert (Mary Ann) Wiese of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Mrs. Gerald (Charlene) Gonyou of Owosso; two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles M. Jr. and JoAnn Davis of East Leroy, Robert W. and Sandra Davis of Hastings; 14 grandchildren and seven gre.it grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Harry (Eva) Leys of California; several nieces and nephews; special niece Jeane Browne of Hastings. Funeral services were held Monday, May 13 at 1:00 P.M. at Girrbach Funeral Home, with Reverend Philip Brown officiating. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. ( Dennis De Wayne Greenleaf ) HASTINGS - Dennis DeWayne Greenleaf, 37, of St. Louis, Missouri, formerly of Hastings passed away Sunday. May 12, 1991 at Sl Mary's Hospital in St. Louis. Mr. Greenleaf was born on July 24, 1953 at Hastings, the son of Marshall and Barbara (Swift) Greenleaf. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings Schools graduating in 1971. He had lived in St. Louis the last five years, previously in Lansing and Florida. Mr. .Greenleaf is survived by his parents Marshall and Barbara Greenleaf of Hastings; sister and husband, ?4arilyn and Michael VanBlaricum of Utica and sister and husband Pamela and Brad Sanders of Hastings. Special friend Karen Varner of Sl Louis; three nieces, one nephew, two great nieces and one great nephew. " Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 16 at The Wren Funeral Home, with Reverend Steven Reid officiating. Burial will be a! Rutland Township Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 15, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Send a Copy of The Banner to a friend away! Call 948-8051 to Subscribe! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 16, 1991 — Page 7 Positive Peers marks year in Hastings eivt Smithwick-Messer plan to be wed June 29 Deborah and Dave Smithwick of Lake Odessa wish to announce the engagement of their daughter Dina Marie Smithwick, to Ran­ dy Lee Messer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Messer of Lake Odessa. A June 29 wedding is planned. Lawrence Holcomb to mark 95 years Lawrence Holcomb will celebrate his 95th birthday May 22. He lives at 9520 Tasker Road, east of Assyria Center. Holcomb was born May 22, 1896. He and his wife, Doris (Crawley) Holcomb, both are in fairly good health. They would like to hear from friends and relatives. Holcomb’s family will have an open house from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 19. Barr-Lambert to wed June 29 Joann K. Barr of Hastings is pleased to an­ nounce the engagement of her daughter, Lisa K., to Kerry L. Lambert, son of Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Lambert, also of Hastings. The bride-elect is a 1985 Hastings High School graduate and a member of the Army National Guard. She is a surgical nurse at Humana Hospital in Enterprise, Ala. The prospective bridegroom is a >983 Hastings High School graduate and a Chief Warrant Officer in the U.S. Army. He is cur­ rently stationed in Ft. Rucker, Ala., as a helicopter instructor pilot. The couple plans to reside in Enterprise, Ala. A June 29 wedding is planned. Area BIRTH Announcements: BOY, Robert Michael Spitzley, born April 23 to Tim and Jodi Spitzley of Lake Odessa. Time: 7:20 a.m. Weight: 8 lbs. 2 ozs. GIRL, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher McIntosh (Darlene Hostetler) of Lansing are the proud parents of a daughter, Sydney Lea. Sydney was bom April 29th at 3:03 a.m., weighed 8 lbs. even, and is 20% inches long. Grand­ parents are Alan McIntosh of Lake Odessa, Diane McIntosh of Sunfield, and Jim and Jerilee Hostetler of Woodland. Great grand­ parents are Mr. and Mrs. Douglas McIntosh of Birmingham, Mi. and Mrs. Margaret McDaniel of. Bloomfield Hills. GIRL, Emily Catherine Elizabeth bom May 1 to Amy Arnold of Delton at 4:45 p.m. and weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20% inches long. BOY, Travis James bom May 7 to Scott and Tina Adams of Hastings at 7:56 a.m. and weighing 7 lbs. 214 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL. Bethany Anne Marie Phillips bom April 29 to Neal Phillips and Jenny Chaffe of Nashville at 7:45 p.m. and weighing 5 lbs. 7% ozs. and 18% inches long. BOY, Andrew David bom May 6 to James and Tammy McLaughlin of Lake Odessa at 6:29 p.m. and weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Joshua Kenneth bom May 1 to Dawn and Ted Hall of Nashville at 9:53 p.m. and weighing 7 lbs. 6M ozs. and 20% inches long. BOY, Jason David bom April 26 to Susie and Dave Baum of Hastings at 3:47 a.m. and weighing 7 lbs. 2 % ozs. and 20% inches long. GIRL, bom April 25 to Sue and Myerel Kid­ der of Hastings at 8:26 a.m. and weighing 6 lbs. 4% ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Devin LeRoy bom May 5 to Carol and Daniel George of Hastings at 2:31 p.m. and weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 22 inches long. Legal Notice MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been mode in the condition* of o mortgage mode by Emery R. DeBruine and Anna M. DeBruine, husband and wife to Birmingham Bancorp, a Michigan Corpora­ tion, Mortgagee, dated October 29, 1990, and recorded on November 6. 1990, in Liber 507 on page 833, BARRY County Records, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Mark Backonen by an assign­ ment dated November 9. 1990, and recorded on December 10. 1990. in Liber 509. on page 153, BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mor­ tgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of FIVE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE DOLLARS AND 72 CENTS ($5,265.72), in­ eluding interest at 17.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 11:00 a.m. o'clock, on June 27. 1991. Said premises ore situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. BARRY County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of 1 Acre of Land 10 rods east and west by 16 Rods North and South out of the Nor­ theast Corner of the East 25 acres of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 1. Town 1 North, Range 8 West. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: Moy 16. 1991 Mark Backonen. Assignee of Mortgagee Trott and Trott Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgagee 31000 Telegraph Rood. Suite 170 Birmingham, Michigan 48010-3411 (6/13) File #91041039 Fryklind-Mullin plan fall wedding - : .bn. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Fryklind of Delton an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter, Rita, to Gregory Mullin, son of Dr. and Mrs. Randall Mullin and the late Frances Mullin of Geneseo, Ill. Rita will graduate in June from Wilmore College with a bachelor’s degree in social work. Gregory will graduate in August from Wilmore College with a bachelor’s degree in recreation and social work. A fall wedding is being planned. by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer Local high school students will spend a lot more time at Hastings' elementary schools next year. They won’t be back for a refresher course in coloring. But they will carry a message with them: Say no to drugs. The one-year-old Positive Peer program that brought high school students into the el­ ementary school to talk to younger kids will expand next year from Southeastern Eicmentary School to all of Hastings' elementary schools. Fifth-grade students at Southeastern, who dubbed themselves the "Esteem Crusaders” celebrated the end of the year-long program last Thursday with a reception and a final visit by four high school peers. Lee Ossenheimer, Nick Williams, Jenna Merritt and Phoebe Williams discussed set­ ting goals with the fifth-grade students of Wendy Barnum and Liz Kensington. Twenty-six high school students met with Southeastern kids every other week from Oc­ tober through last week as part of the school's Just Say No program. Positive Peers was funded with a $500 grant from Prevention Network through the Michigan Department of Substance Abuse Services, Barnum said. "We started Positive Peers to be role mod­ els to the kids," Kensington said. "It's really been great They have shown you don't have to use drugs to be popular or well-liked." ‘Small’ hospitals redesigning services Michigan’s smaller and rural hospitals are using expanded outpatient care, a more responsive regulatory environment, and alliances with other health care providers to redesign health care services for their com­ munities, according to a report by the Michigan Hospital Association. The report shows that of the smaller and rural hospitals (fewer than 100 beds or 4,000 admissions), 90 percent have increased outpa­ tient services, 69 percent have developed for­ mal relationships with other providers, 22 percent have implemented a swing-bed pro­ gram (using hospital beds for both acute care ;«ud long term-care), and 18 percent added non-acute services. Despite innovative changes to maintain and expand quality health care, emerging pro­ blems, coupled with unresolved issues, have left Michigan’s 100 smaller hospitals finan­ cially vulnerable. According to the report, two areas point to worsening problems for communities served by smaller hospitals. Approximately 100,000 more emergency room visits occurred in 1989 than in 1988, and hospitals with attached long­ term care units had an av&a/e patient margin of -6.7 percent. . “The dramatic rise in emergency room use indicates that growing numbers of under in­ sured and uninsured individuals are using the emergency room as their point of entry into the health care system,” said Spencer Johnson, president of the MHA. "And those hospitals providing long-term care beds, which are already in short supply in many parts of rural Michigan, are the most finan- INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... Individual Health Group Health Retirement Life Home Auto Phoebe Williams (right) stands in front of a large banner saying "thank you" to Hastings High School students who participated in the Positive Peer program at Southeastern Elementary during the past school year. Williams is one of four students who spoke last Thursday on goal setting to fifth-grade students during a reception celebrating the end of the program’s first year. Farm Business Mobile Home Personal Belongings Rental Property Motorcycle daily vulnerable of all Michigan hospitals.” Two-thirds of the hospitals reported inade­ quate obstetrical care in their service area, and a majority cited obstetricians as the top recruiting priority. More than 90 percent had increased costs due to the medical liability crisis. In addition, higher levels of uncompensated care and the traditional underpayment for care of Medicaid and Medicare patients were ma­ jor contributors to the fact that 86 percent of Michigan’s smaller and rural hospitals lost money caring for patients in'1989. The report showed that the average patient margin for smaller and rural hospitals was -5.4 percent in 1989 (-4.6 in 1988). Some of the other findings from the report include: • Smaller hospitals employed 21,000 peo­ ple and paid $577 million in salaries and benefits in 1989. • Smaller hospitals provided 1.7 million days of inpatient care to 177,000 patients in 1989. • Uncompensated care totaled 3.6 percent of gross patient revenue for smaller hospitals (state average is 3.3 percent). • Vacancy rates for staff nurses was 17 percent for smaller hospitals, 14 percent for all Michigan hospitals, and 9 percent nationally. • Outpatient visits per 1,000 population rose 91 percent between 1981 and 1989. The “Report on Michigan’s Smaller and Rural Hospitals,” is conducted annually by the MHA and is compiled from MHA surveys and analyses, reports from the American Hospital Association, and a number of government and research studies. A complete copy of the study is available upon request by calling (517) 323-3443. NEWS, NEWS, NEWS, of your community appears each week in The Hastings BANNER Subscribe Today! Call 948-8051 The Hometown Card Since 1908 JIM, JOHN. DAVE, at 945-3412 EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH Sherry Walton ...Unit Secretary, was selected by the Employee Committee at Pennock Hospital to be Employee of the Month in May, 1991. Sherry first came to work at Pennock Hospital in April of 1969 as a Nurses Aide. In 1971, she became a Ward Clerk on 3-West, and in April, 1987, she became '.he Unit Secretary in the Outpatient Surgery Unit. As a Unit Secretary, Sherry is responsible for the general organization of the clerical activities of the Unit. She acts as receptionist to visitors, a message center for physicians, nurses, ancillary staff members, and other personnel. She works witn the RN’s to assemble the patient record, and transcribes the physicians’ orders from that record. During emergency situations, she must main­ tain her organizational skills and function in a calm and efficient manner. Sherry is a valued employee. In her 20+ years at Pennock, she has worked in many areas part time and full time. She is efficient, cheerful, and can han­ dle the public with caring diplomacy. Sherry is respected by her co-workers, medical staff, and the many departments she deals with daily. Her sense of humor brightens everyone’s day. Sherry is a staunch supporter of Pennock Hospital, and adapts well to changes and daily demands. Congratulations. Sherry! PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 W Green St Hastings. MI 49058 (616) 948-3115 with Worldwide Acceptance You can get the convenience of credit around town or around the world, with no annual fee, backed by a bank right here in your own hometown. MEMBER FDIC — Hastings} Middleville (Bellevue Nashville Caledonia Wayland 945-2401 ’ 795-3338 * 763-9418 ’ 852-0790 ’ 891-0010 ’ 792-6201 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 16. 1991 Legal Notices NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting Tuesday. May 7, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. All board members present. Also present: 14 citizens. Bill for barn burning without a permit will be submitted to recoup township expenses. $86,752 in road work approved. Agreed not to participate in Barry County Recycl­ ing at this time. Cemetery problems discussed. Fencing needs discussed. Bills read and approved. Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by: Boyce Miller, Supervisor (5/16) Blood. W hat Every American Should Know. 1. Each year four million Americans depend on blood transfusions. 2. The safeguards on the blood supply include conducting seven separate laboratory tests to screen out AIDS, hepatitis and other infectious agents, educating donors on transmissible diseases and encouraging at-risk donors to disqualify diemselves from ’ ' blood. banking is one of the most highly regulated areas in health care, governed by multiple federal and state rules, laws, policies and regulations. 4. As an alternative to olood transfusions, today a growing number of people benefit from autologous (self) transfusions. 5. There is no risk of AIDS or other infectious diseases when blood is donated, as sterilized needles are never reused. O AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLOOD BANKS Send...The BANNER to afriend. It makes an ideal gift! Call Us to Subscribe: (616)948-8051 Hard to say ‘I love you’ □•fault has occurred in the conditions of a mor­ tgage made by Brad C. Bouk and Linda L. Bouk. husband and wife, mortgagor, to Old Kent Bank and Trust Company, of One Vandenberg Centp Grand Rapids. Ml 49503. mortgagee, by a mo. tgage doled September 15. 1989. recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County, on September 18. 1989, in Liber 488, page 389. Because of said default, the mortgagee has declared the entire unpaid amount secured by said mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this notice, there is claimed to be due. including for principal and interest on said mortgage, the sum of $65,025.44, and interest will continue on the principal balance of $62,016.36 at the rote of 9.375 percent. No suit or proceeding in law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and the statute in such case made an provided, and to pay said amount with interest, as provided in said mor­ tgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including attorneys' fees allowed by low, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the under­ signed before sale, said mortgage will be foreclos­ ed by safe of the mortgaged premises at public sale to the highest bidder at the North Door of County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan, on May 24, 1991 at 2:00 p.m. The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in the Orangeville Township, Barry Coun­ ty, Michigan, and are described as follows: COMMENCING 1,204% feet West and 1,090% feet North of East one quarter post of Section 6, Town 2 North, Range 10 Wes); thence South 52° West 50 feet; thence South 47°30‘ West 50 feet; thence South 45° 30* West 50 feet; thence South 41° West 50 feet; thence South 36° 15’ West 200 feet; thence South 32° West 50 feet to PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING; thence South 39° 30’ West 50 feet; thence South 71° East 100 feet; thence North 28%° East 41 2/10 feet; thence North 69° West 100 feet to PLACE OF BEGINNING, Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan; and commonly known as 4379 Pickerel Cove, Shelbyville, Michigan. Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in ac­ cordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of sale. Dated: April 25, 1991 TWOHEY MAGGINI Attorneys for Old Kent Bank and Trust Company By: Donald H. Passenger 21 IK Waters Building Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616)459-6168 (5/23) NOTICE NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following Special Use Appeals: CASE NO. SP. 4-21 — James Allen, (applicant). Robert G. Shapley, Sr., (property owner). LOCATION: At 10031 E. Brown Rd. (M-50) on the North side between Clark and M-66 In Sec. 1, Woodland Twp. PURPOSE: requesting a special use permit to operate a welding shop in an existing building. CASE NO. SP. 5-91 — M.chelle D. Collette, (applicant). LOCATION: At 11878 Bass Rd. on the North side between Payne Lake and Cherry Volley Roads in Sec. 32, Thomapple Twp. RURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit to operate a dog kennel. CASE NO. SP. 6-91 — Glen and Cindy Steorts, (applicants). LOCATION: at 5560 Irving Rd. on the South side between McCann and Solomon Roods in Sec. 32, Ir­ ving Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit to operate a dog kennel (l.e., boarding, grooming and obedience facility). MEETING DATE: May 29. 1991 TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Annex Conference Room in the County Annex Building al 117 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Site inspections of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Planning Commission members the day of the hearing. Persons in­ terested in accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office. The special use applications ore available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (clos­ ed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Office at 948-4830 for fur­ ther information. Nancy L. Boersma, Clerk Barry County (5/16) Ann Landers Lots of children bitten by dogs Dear Ann Landers: As a podiatrist and animal lover, I feel an obligation to tell you that an alarming number of children are being bitten by dogs. The misery and potential disfurgement can be awesome. I have treated many adults who have been bitten on the foot and ankle but bites inflicted on children are the most upsetting. Seventy percent of these victims are bitten by the fami­ ly pet or a dog known to them. We are not talking about rabid strays, Ann. These dogs are "Spot” and "Fido," members of the family. Parents, dog owners, children, guests, please take heed of the following: 1. All dogs have the potential to bite. They react aggressively to teasing, rough play and threatening sounds or behavior. Puppy or fullgrown, they are capable of biting, especially when food or jealousy of a new baby is involved. 2. There is no such thing as a dog that is so wonderful it can be trusted with children. Every dog, no matter how well-trained, can become jealous of a child and bite. And some children provoke dogs, especially if they think no one is looking. It is never safe to leave children unattended with an animal. 3. Also, please be a considerate host and do not insist that your pct remain in the room if your guest tells you, "I am afraid of dogs.” Leave the psychology to professionals and get the animal out of there. 4. When approaching an oncoming stray or a strange dog, follow the old rules — no direct eye contact, no running, no arm flailing and no unnecessary jerky movements which could be perceived as a threat to the animal. Instead, speak in the dog's direction in a high-pitched but soothing voice, "Good girl, good boy, good dog... etc.” 5. Do not fail to immunize your dog so, if the worst happens, further complication of the wound by rabies infection won't occur. Low cost and/or free vaccinations are available, but you must find them by calling your local ASPCA chapter or animal shelter. Please print this letter, Ann. I’m sure it will do a lot of good. There is information here that needs to be repeated time and time again. - M.Z.T., Brooklyn. Dear Brooklyn: Here’s your letter. I'll bet you prevented hundreds of dog bites by taking the time and trouble to write. Bless you. Some English signs are foreign Dear Ann Landers: I saw Chis in The Prairie Rambler, a little newsletter out of Claremont, Calif., and thought your readers might enjoy it. Please brighten somebody’s day with a good laugh. — J.L.D., Indianapolis Dear J.L.D.: With pleasure. English Signs in Other Countries Japanese Hotel: You are invited to take ad­ vantage of the chambermaid. . Hong Kong supermarket: For your conve­ nience, we recommend courteous, efficient self-service. Zurich hotel: Because of the impropriety of entertaining guests of the opposite sex in the bedroom, we suggest that you use the lobby for this purpose. Moscow hotel room: If this is your first visit to die USSR you are welcome to it. Norwegian cocktail lounge: Ladies are re­ quested not to have children in the bar. Budapest zoo: Please do not feed the animals. If you have suitable food, give it to the guard on duty. Boxer shorts need better fit SPAGHETTI DINNER with our own special recipe meat sauce Dear Ann Landers: God bless iha’ 87-year-old man in Virginia who wrote to complain about the idiots who design men’s clothes. May I add my own market research? I want to talk about men’s underwear, specifically boxer shorts. Since millions of men prefer boxer shorts to knit briefs, why can’t the underwear industry give us a decent fit? Boxer shorts come in three sizes: small, medium and large. Information printed on the package says small is 32-34, medium is 36-38 and large is 40-42. It means the actual waist sizes are 33, 37 and 41, or a range of four in­ Barry County Marriage Licenses: FREE SECONDS All dinners served with cole slaw and grilled Grecian bread. Try our other featured Italian Dinners, tool Spaghetti with Italian Sausage Spaghetti topped with cur zesty, lean meat sauce and cur own 'lalian sausage. Seconds on us. Shrimp Alfredo Egg noodles tupped with cur own special Parmesan cheese cream sauce and loaded with tender shrimp. Seconds on us. Veal Parmigiana Breaded veal, topped with mozzarella cheese and smothered in our own zesty, lean meat sauce. Served with Spaghetti and meat sauce. Seconds ol Spaghetti on us. Hastings 915 W. State St. 948-2701 B-g Boy n a rwj.su.red traosmark ol Er.as Brothers Rosta jrants. Inc Phillip James Honeysett, Plainwell and Darlene Kay Lewis. David Leu Richards, Wayland and Karen Ruth Richards, Wayland. Douglas T. Smith. Middleville and Beth Alison Dokter, Middleville. Calvin Nicholas Walker, Grand Rapids and Marian Frances Anderson. Caledonia. Frank Todd Voshell. Hastings and Jami Ann Johnson, Freeport. Michael Douglas Hall. Hastings and Lori Ann Sexton, Hastings. Ross Lee Walters II, Hastings and Becky Sue Tobias, Hastings. Chad Allen Dutcher, Middleville and Laura Kay Frisbie, Middleville. Charles Vernon Freshour, Indiana and Vicki Lynn Schaeff, Hastings. Kevin Alton Wood, Dowling and Jac­ queline Maria Sunior, Dowling. Derek Wayne Lydy. Hastings and Shannon Linette Swihart, Hastings. Daniel Clinton Phillips. Wayland and Bar­ bara Jean Podbevsek, Shelbyville. Donald Lynn Bechtel, Hastings and Debora Elaine Cook, Hastings. Bryan Allen Hughes, Hastings and Jenifer Lynn Myers, Hastings. Scott Eric Herrington. Hastings and Paige Jalcae Nelson, Hastings. Daniel James Hubbell, Hastings and Stephan:“ Ann Stafford. Hastings. ches between small medium and large. This is crazy. Any man lucky enough to have a waist of 33, 37 or 41 has no problem. But what about the rest of us? We are forced to wear shorts that don’t fit. My waist size is 39. This means I must wear shorts that arc two inches too small or two inches too large. The ones that are too tight are unacceptable. No man needs a tight garter around his waist. When the shorts that are too large pair have been laundered a few times, the elastic waistband gives out and I need a pair of suspenders to hold my shorts up. But the clothing industry says we have to like it or lump it. So, since I am not liking it, I am lumping it. And so are millions of other dissatisfied customers. Retailers are complaining that business is slow. One way to generate sales is to manufacture merchandise that fits the needs of the consumer. It’s as simple as that. — Droopy Drawers in Oklahoma. Dear Droopy: Thanks for a letter that is sure to get some attention. And now a word to the manufacturers and retailers from me. Please do not send any samples of your shorts with a brochure telling me they are wonderful. I will not plug any particular brand. Instead, listen to what this man is saying. He makes sense. Dear Ann Landers: I would like to res­ pond to the ’etter critical of the man who could only -^iswer, "Me, too,” when his sweethe**' j‘d, “I love you.” I ani a»so a ‘ ‘Me, too-er. ’ ’ A few years ago, when things began to get serious between my "Ozzie” and me, I told him that I’ve always had a problem expressing emotion. While I believe my parents loved each other, there were no outward signs of affection — no hug­ ging, kissing or hand-holding. I’ve always en­ vied couples who are comfortable calling each other "honey” and “sweetheart” when peo­ ple are around. I explained to my wonderfully loving man that I say those three little words over and over, but I just can’t say them out loud. I told him I just hoped my attempts to show him would make up for my inability to say it. Ann, you’d be doing a great service if you’d print this for those of us who are hung up on the "L" word. I’m sure there’ll be many who would be thankful for your support. — Tor­ rance, Calif. Dear Torrance: I’m not going to let you off so easily. It may be difficult to utter those three little words and say “sweetheart" or “honey” but that doesn’t mean you can’t do it. People can and do overcome their inhibi­ tions, but it takes practice. Surprise your sweetheart. Go ahead and try it. Once the sound barrier is broken, you’ll Jove it! Drugs are everywhere. They 're eady to get, easy to use and even easier to get hooked on. If you have questions about drugs, you need Ann Landers’ booklet, “The Lowdown on Dope. ” Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order far $3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Lowdown, c!o Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.45). COPYRIGHT 1991 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE, INC. Woodland News by Catherine Lucas By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Guest Reporter Springtime came to Woodland in full bloom this week. The apple trees, lilacs, red buds and tulips make the township a very lovely place. Farmers are taking advantage of the break in the weather to get their crops in. The hum of tractors, the smell of freshly turned earth and the fragrance of the blooming trees fills the air. ✓ Leo Spitzley was overseeing the repairs to the balcony on the front of the Townhouse. The balcony was damaged when the large fly­ ing elephant was blown off the roof of the restaurant in a recent windstorm. The elephant suffered minor damage and is being repaired. It will be restored to its lofty perch soon, states Leo. Jean and Chuck Mulliken have spent theja^t couple of weeks preparing for a . large yard moving sale, which will be held May 24, 25 and 27. Jean and Chuck have purchased a home in Lakeland, Fla., and are planning to make their permanent home there. They are planning to return from time to time to visit with family and friends in Woodland and Barry County. John Wickham, son of Woodland mail car­ rier Jim Wickham called his folks from Hong Kong this week to let them know that he is getting along well. He is stationed aboard the U.S. Ranger, which is now in the Hong Kong area but was recently serving in the Persian Gulf. Springtime in Woodland is marked by the return of its many citizens from wanner winter quartrs. Cliff Matson has returned from Florida. Carolyn and Lloyd Brecheisen are also back. Lloyd called the Rural School Committee to let them know that Mystery picture No. 5 was of the Brown School, Carlton Township, and that this father is in the picture. Clara McGee is back from Florida and Maxine Charter is home from Arizona. Gayion and Marie Fisher have been back from Apache Junction, Ariz. for over a week and are getting settled back into life at Sad­ dlebag Lake. Isla DeVries reports that 30 members from the five Ben Franklin Stamp Collectors Clubs have received their 1992 Olypmic Pen Pals sets. This week they also received the names of their pen pals in England and Australia. To do this, they had to write in about four weeks ago, requesting a pen pal. They are then paired with another person in the other coun­ tries who has also requested a pen pal. Pen pal kits are available at the Woodland Post Office for any youngster who hasn’t got­ ten theirs as yet. The Woodland 95th annual Alumni Banquet will be held Saturday evening. May 18, at the Woodland School. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. Tickets at the door are S6, plus $2 alum­ ni dues. If you haven’t made a reservation, you may still do so by calling Shirley Kilmer at 367-4031. Roger Tobias, sexton at Woodland Memorial Park, and his family are working hard to get the grounds ready for Memorial Day. The entire family is involved in mow­ ing, cleaning and trimming. The park looks lovely with the many shrubs and tulips in bloom. Tobias said they are planning to have flags in place on all of the veterans' graves by Memorial Day. Carl and Pauline Douse Lehman of Bellevue celebrated their 50th wedding an­ niversary May 11. Carl was formerly of Woodland and is a brother to Hildred Lehman Char. Carl and Pauline were married March 22, 1941, at the Evangelical Church in Nashville. They owned and operated the Lehman Funeral Home in Bellevue for 35 years. Hildred Westerly is a resident at Thomapple Manor, 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, 49058. Sheris getting along well and enjoys hearing from family and friends from Woodland. Louis Kruger, grandson of Alma Kruger, is coming to Michigan May 17 from Newport, Fla., where he is stationed with the United States Navy. He will visit his grandmother and other family in the area and his parents who live at Gladwin. Harold and Nell Stannard have returned from California, where they spend their winters. They arrived back in Woodland May 11. Harold is already planning his garden for the season. Kristen Halladay, granddaughter of Willis and Barbara Dalton, was pleasantly surprised last week (May 3) when she was selected to become a member of the Tower Guards at Michigan State University where she is a stu­ dent. The Tower Guards is an honor group for sophomores, which was begun in 1932. They are selected from the top 4 percent of the freshman class based on grades. Eighty-five are chosen. They do not know ahead of time that they have been selected, but are “kidnap­ ped” from their dorms and taken to a special honors breakfast at Beaumont Towers for the ceremonies. Parents are invited to attend, and Sharon Halladay of Wappinger Falls, N.Y., Kristen’s mother, was able to come. Sharon stayed with her parents Willis and Barbart Dalton, on Thursday night, attended the honors award breakfast Friday morning, surprising Kristen. Then Sharon and Kristen returned to Woodland and spent the balance of the weekend with the Daltons. The Tower Guards have the special assign­ ment of aiding handicapped students on the MSU campus. This includes reading for the blind students and aiding them with test taking. I will be writing the Woodland News col­ umn for the next few weeks while Cathy Lucas is in Atlanta, Ga., with her family. Anyone wishing to place a news item may contact me at 945-5471. Thanks to everyone who helped with this week’s column. 55 or older? We’ve just reduced the cost of homeowners insurance 30%! Here's why! Our statistics show that homeowners 55 and older have fewer and less costly losses than other age groups. So it’s only fair to charge you less for your homeowners insurance. duto-Ownm Insurance Tke, No ’fyopfa Contact your local Auto-Owners agent, listed in the Yellow Pages under Insurance. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 16, 1991 — Page 9 Legal Notices From Time to Time... COMMON COUNCIL By Esther Walton Local business 55 years ago... State Street, looking east from Church Street in the 1920s or 1930s. In 1936, the centennial year for Hastings, the Banner ran a history of the business firms that advertised with them. Therefore this history did not cover all the businesses in town. The first article will use a selection from the original article. Not used is the history of the gas and electric service in Hastings. Where possible, this writer will update the historical information from 1936 to the present day: Fairchild's On Feb. 5, 1906, Fred and Mae Fairchild bought the stock of goods owned by H & M Withey and have been in business in the same locations for the past 30 years, being known as the F.F. Fairchild Company. They have increased their stock and now have a full and complete line of ladies’ readyto-wear, children’s wear, hosiery, lingerie, foundation garments and notions. They are always pleased to see their old friends and glad to make new ones. The store was located at 144 E. State St. (Fairchld’s closed their store in 1940). G.E. Goodyear Hardware G.E. Goodyear, proprietor, was trained from youth in the hardware and plumbing business by his father, John F. Goodyear, who for many years, was the leading hard­ ware merchant of this.county. . . In April of !936, Mr. Goodyear purchased Weissert Bros. Hardware, a business of 60 years reputable standing. He has partly remodeled the building and installed complete new merchandise, including some very attrac­ tive and up-to-date household ware, general hardware, electrical appliances and Alabastine paint. (Mr. Goodyear sold the hardware store in 1961, to Carpenters, who ran it until the 1970s, when it was closed. Since then a vani­ ty of businesses have occupied the spot at 142 E. Suite Street. Presently, the Antique Mall uses one portion of the building.) Frandsen’® Store A.K. Frandsen came to Hastings in 1911 and opened a store in the Stebbins Building at 116 East State St., carrying a complete line of dry goods and ladies’ ready-to-wear. The store operated for 20 years successfully when Mr. Frandsen closed out his stock and moved to Benton Harbor. After several years in Ben­ ton Harbor he returned to Hastings. (Mr. Frandsen died in 1967 and it is not known if he sold the store before he died). Reed's Drug Store This store was established in 1917 by Mr. Mulhoulland, at 116 E. State St., who operated the store for some time. It then changed hands several times before Bernard Reed purchased it in 1932 from H.B. Cowdrey. (Reed sold to Claude Gardner in 1952, who moved the business across the street to the “old Kroger” building at 108 W. State St. Gardner sold the business to John Czinder and it is now'known as Cinder Pharmacy. Hastings Telephone Service In 1884, the tinkle of the telephone bell was first heard in Hastings. At that time service was supplied over a toll line from Grand Rapids. The toll station was located in the of­ fice of L.A. Welton. It was two years before the list of telephone subscribers had reached a total of six. The firat firm to subscribe to the “new fangled" service was Hams & Van Arman grocers. The line to Grand Rapids was a grounded circuit, requiring the repetition by the operator, of most messages sent over it. A second line from Grand Rapids to Hastings was constructed in 1898 by the Citizens Telephone Company, and a local ex­ change, under the guidance of J.E. McEl­ wain, was opened. The local list of subscribers rapidly grew to a total of 156. The turn of the century saw a continued growth of telephone service in Hastings. In 1907, all poles and wires were removed from the down town business section and underground cable was installed. Ten years later the automatic telephone equipment was introduced, replacing the manual equipment that had served for so many years. With the purchase of the Citizens Telephone Company by the Michigan Bell Telephone Company in 1923, Hastings telephone exchange became a part of the na­ tionwide Bell System. Continued im­ provements have followed from that time down to the present. Citizen Telephone office was first in the upstairs office at about 112 W. State St. Later it was located in the second floor over 101 E. State St. Michigan Bell built an office on S. Church Street in about 1960, but later the company consolidated services out of Grand Rapids and closed that building. National Bank of Hastings National Bank of Hastings was organized and incorporated under the banking laws of the United States of America Dec. 4, 1933, and opened for business Dec. 9, 1933. The roots of the National Bank of Hastings extend back to 1856, when William Skinner of Battle Creek opened a private bank in Hastings. Soon thereafter he sold it to Henry A. Goodyear, the first Hastings merchant, first mayor and civic leader in the village. The bank was located in a wing of the Goodyear Hardware, near the northwest cor­ ner of Jefferson and State streets. In 1867, Goodyear sold to A.J. Bownc and F.N. Gallaway, who conducted the business under the firm name of Bowne and Gallaway. In 1869 they erected the first of the bank buildings at the northwest comer of State and Jefferson streets, and organized it as The First National Bank of Hastings. This bank building was renovated and modernized in 1907. Polished mahogany, marble wainscoting and iron grill work were installed, creating, so said the paper, “one of the most beautiful and modem banking in­ stitutions anywhere.” This building was demolished in 1925 and a new building, designed by J.W. Cook of Flint, was built in 1926. The 1926 building remains on the comer. (The National Bank of Hastings built a new building on the site of the old City Hall, nor­ theast comer of State and Broadway in 1970, and that is their present location). Hastings City Bank Believing that another bank was needed in Hastings, 35 business and professional men of this city perfected the organization of the Hastings City Bank Oct. 26, 1886, with a capital of $50,000. The new bank entered actively into the movements and enterprises designed to pro­ mote the growth of the city and county. 'In July 1890 the firm of Messer Bros. & Reynolds, consisting of Chester Messer, Richard B. Messer and Dan W. Reynolds, purchased the controlling interest in the stock of the City Bank, and Dan W. Reynolds was elected cashier, (the position is now called president). The capital stock was increased to $75,000 in 1911 and on Jan. 1, 1934 it was made $150,000. The bank has had a successful career, has weathered three severe panics and paid 10 percent on the dollar to every depositor on demand. It now (in 1936) holds the oldest existing state bank charter, being bank No. 11. For many years the bank sat on the southeast comer of State and Jefferson streets. The first building was built in 1889. This building was torn down and a new one built in 1913. (The 1913 building still stands, but the City Bank moved into a new building in 1959 at the Southeast comer of Court and State streets. Prime Office Space FOR RENT 1,000 sq. ft. — 1225 State Street Next to McDonald’s 616-451-4349 616-949-7510 - EVENINGS DAYS April 22. 1991 Common Council mot in regular session in the City Holl, Council Chombers. Hostings, Michigan, on Monday. April 22, 1991. Mayor Gray presiding. 1. Present at roll call were: Campbell. Cusack. Spencer, Walton, Watson, Whit*. Brower. 2. Moved by Spencer, supported by Brower that the minutes of the April 8. moating be approved as rood and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeas: All. Absent: Jasperse. Carried. 3. Councilmember Browor stated that there are 16 sites in Barry County for recycling used motor oil. (April 8, meeting #26 referred to motor oil be­ ing placed at the Fire Station and they do not have ony way to dispose of it at this site). 4. Invoices read: Britten Concrete$2,392.00 Williams 4 Works1,703.04 Consolidated Gov't Serv1,274.17 Wolverine Paving4,563.14 Neils Auto Parts..................................................,195.00 Zylstra Door2,750.00 Moved by White supported by Brower that the above Invoices be approved. Yeas: Brower, White, Watson, Walton, Campbell. Nays: Cusack, Spencer. Absent: Jasperse Carried. 5. Moved by Spencer, supported by Brower that Councilmember Spencer be allowed to abstain from voting on the Self Insured Risk Services in­ voice. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried 6. Moved by Walton, supported by Brower that the invoice from Self Insured Risk Services in the amount of $1,000 for City's deductible on a claim be approved. Yeas: Campbell. Cusack, Walton. Watson, White, Brower. Abstained: Spencer. Ab­ sent: Jasperse. Carried. 7. Moved by Cusack, supported by Spencer that the invoice from the Department of State Police for $371.00 for training for Officer Pennock be approv­ ed from the Designated Training Fund with proper budget adjustment to fl01-301-960.20. Yeas: Brower, White, Watson, Walton, Spencer, Cusack, Campbell. Absent: Jasperse. Carried. fl. Moved by Cusack, supported by Walton that the request from the American Legion Post #45 to hold a Memorial Day Parade be approved under the Direction of the Chief of Police. Yeas: All. Ab­ sent: One. Carried. 9. Moved by Spencer, supported by White that the April 10, request from the Hastings City Band Director Joseph LaJoye for the City to fund them for $1,500 be referred to the Budget Committee. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 10. Moved by Brower, supported by Watson that the April 15. request from the Hastings Lions Club to have a wheelchair accessible dock at Fish Hat­ chery Park, as a project, be referred to the Parks Committee. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 11. Moved by Walton, supported by Campbell that the Election Notice on the Odd Year General Election with the offices to be filled and filing deadlines be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 12. Moved by Campbell, supported by White that the resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to make application to the Michigan Department of Highways and Transportation for a permit to hold the July 4. Parade and a Memorial Day Parade on May 27, be approved under the Chief of Police, Sarver. Yeas: All. Absent: one. Carried. 13. Moved by Spencer, supported by Cusack that the letter of April 11.1991 from Lansing Mercy Am­ bulance Service, Inc. stating their intent to renew their contract be received and placed on file. Yeas: Ail. Absent: One. Carried. 14. Moved by Spencer, supported by White that the letter of April 16. signed by eight residents on Grant and Kelly St. requesting the City consider establishing a storm drain ct the corner of Lincoln and Kelly St. be referred to the Street Committee. Yeas: All. Absent: One; Carried. •US. Moved by Walton, supported by Brower that the request from Robert Taylor, of February 25, 1991 to purchase 7.4 acres of designated flood area which obutts his property on E. Center Rd. for $3,750 be accepted and the City Attorney prepare a purchase agreement. Yeas: Campbell, Cusack, Spencer, Walton, Watson, White, Brower. Absent: Jasperse. Carried. 16. Moved by Campbell, supported by White that the petition to close Boltwood Street from Marshall St. to South St.; also that part of Boltwood St. not vacated, lying South of South St. be granted and the City Attorney prepare the necessary closing resolution and clerk advertise. Yeas: Brower. White, Watson, Walton, Spencer, Cusack, Camp­ bell. Absent: Jasperse. Carried. 17. Moved by Spencer, supported by Brower that the petitions for Water Main and Sanitary Sewer on Marshall Street from Market to Young St. be referred to the Water and Sewer Committee. Yeas: All. Absent: Jasperse. Carried. 18. Moved by Cusack, supported by Spencer that the Annual Reports-from Hostings Savings and Loan 6/30/90 and Great Lakes Bancorp 1990 be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 19. Moved by Cusack, supported by White that the request from the City Clerk to attend the Inter­ national Institute of Municipal Clerks In Grand Rapids, May 19-23, be approved with necessary expenses. Yeas: Campbell. Cusack, Spencer. Walton, Watson, White, Brower. Absent: Jasperse. Carried. 20. Mayor Gray proclaimed April 26, through May 6, as Lions White Cane Week In Hastings. 21. Moved by Walton, supported by Watson that the Chief of Police be allowed to attend the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police Conven­ tion at Shanty Creek, June 24-26, with necessary expenses. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 22. Moved by Watson, supported by Cusack, that the Police report for March 91 be rezeived and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 23. Councilmember Jasperse arrived at 8:05 p.m. 24. Moved by White, supported by Walton that the recommendation of the City Attorney to ap­ prove the assignment of a contract with Con­ solidated Risk Management Services, Inc. to Con­ solidated Governmental Services per letter of April 4, 1991 be approved with part ii to be remov­ ed. (release of CRMS from all obligation arising under contract after closing). Yeas: Brower, White, Watson, Walton. Jasperse, Spencer, Cusack, Campbell. Absent: None. Carried. 25. Moved by Spencer, supported by Walton that 3.43 of the Zoning Ordinance concerning walls and fences be referred to the Planning Commission for further study. Yeas. All. Absent: None. Carried. 26. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Spencer that Ordinance #243 PUD (Planned Unit Develop­ ment for Hanover Village be adopted with changes to Section 3.296, Section C paragraph #2 as recom­ mended by the City Attorney. Yeas: Campbell. Cusack, Spencer, Jasperse. Walton, Watson, White, Brower. Absent: None. Carried. 27. City Attorney Fisher stated council should go into closed session to discuss Real Estate transaction. 28. Mayor Gray stated that Phase II of Apple Street will be starting soon extending from Broad­ way West to City Limits by the DDA Plan. David S. McDuffee ATTORNEY AT LAW 9809 Cherry Valley Caledonia. Ml 49316 891-2112 or 1-8OO-594-5119 • Divorce * Real Eitate • Business • Probate OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 9-5 NOTICE OF SALE OK REAL ESTATE ON FORECLOSURE 29. Joe Rahn. Director of JEDC was present ask­ ing council to authorize him to file a Notice of in­ tent for a Community Development Block Grant to restore and remodel the 1886 Hastings Hotel. Some DDA members were present to answer ques­ tions. John Pillar, Architect from Gun Lake wants to restore the Parker House built in 1886 to its original hotel. The upper two floors would have about 20 rooms with conference and committee space. The first floor would have a new restaurant and kitchen plus an elevator adding a secondary entrance and barrier free access on the North side. The total cost of the project is $985,000. The City Match from the DDA would be $110,000, Communi­ ty Development Block Grant $200 000. Private in­ vestors $675,000 (Loan Pool $450,000, Client $75,000 Architect fee; $50,000 operating. Asset Based Lender $100,000). Moved by White, supported by Brower authoriz­ ing Joe Rahn to file a Notice of Intent; Economic Development Implementation Project Michigan Community Devevelopment Block Grant Program, with the applicant being the City of Hastings DDA, $110,000; Client and loan pool $675,000: and CDBG $200,000, and the Mayor authorized to sign said notice of Intent. Yeas: Brower. White, Watson, Walton, Jasperse, Spencer, Cusock, Campbell. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. 31. Moved by Spencer, supported by Jasperse that the matter of flooding at N. East and Wilson St. by Giristopher Earl and Scott Edwards be refer­ red to the Street Committee. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 30. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Spencer that council authorize the Mayor to sign a waiver to submit two projects rather than one os part of the Notice of Intent in #29. Other project is Starr School Rd. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 32. Moved by White, supported by Campbell to go into Closed Session at 8:50 p.m. under Section 15.268 for Labor negotiations and purchase of pro­ perty. Yeas: Campbell. Cusock, Spencer, Jasperse, Walton. Watson. White, Brower. Absent: None. Carried. 33. Return to Open Session. . 34. Moved by Campbell, supported by Spencer to adjourn at 9:30 p.m. Read and approved; Mary Lou Gray, Mayor Sharon Vickery, City Clerk (5/16) Public notice is hertb? given, that pursuant to a Judgment of Forecir -ure and Order of Sale by the Circuit Court fvr .o County of Borry. State of Michigan, in 2-. — ivo. 91-151 CH on the 3rd day of Moy, 1991 in favor of JOHN A. ABBOTT and JOY J. ABBOTT, Plaintiffs, and against DAVID F. CON­ DON and KATHLEFN A. CONDON, Defendants. I shall offer to the highest bidder, at public auction to be held at the Barry County Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan, on the 28th day of June. 1991 at 2:00 p.m. outside the Circuit Courtroom, the following described real estate commonly known at 12793 Case Road, Bellevue, Michigan: Beginning at a point in the center of the road which lies 558.69 feet due east and 1024.71 feet. North 00 degrees 56 minutes west of the Seth 1/4 post of Section 18, Town I North, Range 7 West, thence North 00 degrees 56 minutes west 295.31 feet; thence South 89 degrees 41 minutes east 786 feel; thence South 00 degrees 28 minutes east 622.31 feet; thence North 89 degrees 41 minutes west 442.94 feet; thence North 00 degrees 56 minutes west 327 feet; thence North B9 degrees 41 minutes west 338 feet, to the point of beginning. Assyria Township. Barry County, Michigan. During the six (6) months immediately following the sole, the property may be redeemed. DAVID O. WOOD Barry County Sheriff JAMES L. JUHNKE (P24416) Attorney for Plaintiffs 835 Golden Avenue Battle Creek, Michigan 49015 Telephone (616) 963-1441 (6/20) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default has occurred in the conditions of a mor­ tgage mode by William C. Moon III and Catherine A. Moon, husband arid wife, mortgagor, to Old Kent Bank of Kalamazoo, of 136 East Michigan Avenue. Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007, mortgagee, by a mortgage dated July 3, 1978, recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County, on Ju­ ly 6, 1991, in Liber 216, page 230. Because of said default, the mortgagee has declared the entire un­ paid amount secured by said mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this notice, there is claimed to be due, Including for principal and interest on said mortgage, the sum of $5,512.39, and Interest will continue on the principal balance of $4,527.70 a* the rate of 8.5 percent. No suit or proceeding In law has been Instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any port thereof. Notice is hereby given that oy virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay said amount with interest, as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and ex­ penses. Including attorneys' fees allowed by law, and all taxes and Insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public sale to the highest bidder at the North Door of County Courthouse. Hastings, Michigan, on May 24, 1991 at 2:00 p.m. The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as follows: A parcel of land in the Southwest one quarter of Section 20. Town 1 North, Range 10 West, describ­ ed as: COMMENCING at the Southeast comer of West half of the Southwest one quarter of said Sec­ tion 20; thence West thirty nine rods: thence North eleven rods three feet; thence East thirty nine rods; thence South eleven rods three feet to PLACE OF BEGINNING. Prairieville Township, Barry Coun­ ty. Michigan: and commonly known as 11806 Crum Rood. Plainwell. Michigan. Notice, is further given that the length of the redemption period will be one year from the date of sale unless determined odandoned in accor­ dance with MCL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of sale. Dated: April 25. 1991 TOWHEY MAGGINI Attorneys for Old Kent Bank of Kalamazoo. By: Donald H. Passenger 21 IK Waters Building Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)459-6168 (5/23) Synopsis Regnier Meeting PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD May 8, 1991 Adopted an agreement between Barry, Hope and Prairieville Township pertaining to the Pine Lake Fire Station being part of BPH Fire Dept., sub­ ject to acceptance by the BPH Fire Commission. Accepted the resignation of Sheri Armlntrout from the Board of Review as of 4-30-91. Adopted Ordinance #72 — Amendment to the Rate and Mandatory Connection Ordinance (Gull Lake Sewer and Water Authority). Adopted Resolution establishing $35.00 applica­ tion fee (Gull Lake sewer). Approved fireworks permits: E Davis, 9114 Fords Rd. and Pine Lake Assn, at STIRC. Approved payment of Superior billings of $374.85 to Barry Township and amend budget. Approved payment of $8,000.00 to Delton Am­ bulance service from equipment replacement fund. Adopted budget amendments to general fund and Delton Ambulance fund. Approved payment of $69.24 to VFW Post 422 for Ilogs from the Cemetery Trust Fund and amended the budget for the some. Adopted resolution establishing the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority. Approved appointment of Township Supervisor to SWBC Sewer and Water Authority. • Approved payment of $19,177.75 to Barry Coun­ ty DPW from the SWBC Sewer fund and amended budget for the same. Approved payment of outstanding bills totaling $17,478.22. Janette Emlg, Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Reck (5/16) • NOTICE • Rutland Charter Twp. Notice Is hereby Given: The Rutland Charter Township Zoning and Planning Commission, will conduct a Public Hearing, to consider the Applicaton of Swift’s Excavat­ ing Co., 3704 Woodland Road, Woodland, Michigan, for A Special Exception Land Use Permit to construct a Multiple Dwelling of four Units on property described as Lots 220, 221, 222, 223 and 224 of Algonquin Lake Resorts Unit Number 2, commonly known as the Lake Algonquin School. Reaching the TOTAL Barry County Market everyweek Is a... TALL own WHERE: Rutland Charter Township Hall, 3461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan. WHEN: May 22, 1991, at 7:30 P.M. Please take further Notice that the Site Plan and Application are available, and may bo examined, at the Rutland Charter Township Hall on Mondays and Thurs­ days from 3:00 A.M. until Noon. All Interested persons are inv’ted to be present, at the aforesaid time and place, or to submit their comments In writing prior to the Public Hearing. We do it EACH WEEK of the year. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION BY: Phyllis Fuller, Rutland Charter Township Clerk Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 (616) 946-2194 The Reminder Maple Valley News Sun and News Lakewood News The Hastings Banner f HELP WANTED PREMIUM CUSTOM .. 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MI 49058 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 16, 1991 Spelling Bee, Young Author champs named by Southeastern Each Southeastern Elementasry School class, developmental kindergarten through fifth grade, held spelling contests and each grade kindergarten through fifth held a Young Author writing contest. The top five students in each classroom competition was awarded a certificate of achievement at a recent ceremony. Shown on this page are some of the winners, continued coverage from last week’s Banner. Fifth grade Young Auhtor winners are Cindy Wilcox's class: (front row, from left) Pat Giles, Caleb Syswerda, Alelsha Miller, Lindsey Pittelkow, Karen DeMott, Greta Higgins; John Merritt’s class: (second row) Jessica Merrill, Genna Nichols, Matthew Barnum, Eva Chewning, Beau Barnum and Bob Palmer’s class: (third row) Melissa Meaney, Sarah Roush, Adam Taylor, Jeremy Mallison and Doug Sarver. Fifth grade spelling bee winners are Cindy Wilcox's class:(front row, from left) Sean Kelley, Pat Giles (absent from photo), David Koutz, Greta Higgins, Jon Merrick; John Merritt's class: (second row) Shawna Randall, Josh Newton, Josh Richie, Larry Bailey, Amanda Desonier and Bob Palmer’s class:(thlrd row) Melissa Meaney, Jim Fenstemaker, Zak Holsten, Chad Cur­ tis and Adam Taylor. Legal Notices NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF MORTGAGE Dy AuVeruWniCTH To: Donald F. Herrick Anne K. Herrick 5999 Lcmmiri Road Hastings, Michigan, 49058 DEFAULT having been mode in the condition of a certain mortgage made the 12th day of May. 1989, by Donald F. Herrick and Anne K. Herrick, his wife, 5999 Lammers Rood, Hastings, Michigan, as Mor­ tgagor, to Secured Equities, Inc., a Michigan Cor­ poration, 2035 Hogback Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan, as Mortgagee, and recorded May 15, 1989, In Liber 482, Page 405, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and un­ paid, as of April 18, 1991, the date the mortgage balance was declared due and payable, the sum of $61,599.67 matured principal; and the further sum of $3,732.55, which sum represents accrued in­ terest at 15%. As a result, as of April 18, 1991, the total amount due on said mortgage Is $65,332.22. No suit or proceeding at low or equity has been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgage, and the power of sale contained in said mortgage having become operative by reason of such default; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on June 14. 1991, at 2:00 p.m.. at the South entrance of the Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, the lands and premises secured by such mortgage, will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the pur­ pose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid upon said mortgage, together with legal costs, accrued interest, and charges of sale, Including an attorney fee as provided by law and In said mortgage. The lands and premises secured by said mor­ tgage are located in the Township of Hope. Barry County, Michigan, and described as follows, towtt: Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 11, T2N, R9W, distant North 150 feet from the Southwest corner of said Section 11; thence North 206.71 feet; along the West line of said Section; thence East 208.71 feet, thence South 208.71 feet; thence West 208.71 feet, parallel with the South line of said Section, to the Place of Beginning. The redemption period shall expire at the end of six (6) months from the dote of sale. Dated: April 25, 1991 Kid R. Frankena (P13641) Conlln, McKenney & Philbrick, P.C. Attorneys for Secured Equities. Inc. 700 City Center Building Ann Arbor. Michigan. 48104 (313) 761-9000 • (6/6) State of Michigan rrooate uourt County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 91-20580-SE Estate of CHARLES R. HAAS. SR., deceased. Social Security Number 367-24-2447. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your Interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On May 23. 1991 at 9:30 a.m., in the probate courtroom, Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Betty Haas re­ questing that Betty Haas be appointed personal representative of the Estate of CHARLES R. HAAS SR., who lived at 358 Lakeside Drive, P.O. Box 155, Cloverdale, Ml 49035, and who Jled 1/6/91. Creditors are notifed that copies of all claims against the deceased must be presented, per­ sonally or by mall, to both the personal represen­ tative and to the court on or before 9-23-91. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. May 13. 1991 David H. Tripp (P29290) 206 S. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 616-945-9585 . Betty Haas 358 Lakeside Drive, P.O. Box 155 Cloverdale. Ml 49035 (616)623-2402 (5/16) NEWS NEWS Everyweek of your local community, appears in the Banner Call to... Subscribe 948-8051 Fourth grade Young Author winners are Nancy Bradley's class: (front row, from left) Amanda Strickland, Craig Keiser, Todd Schantz, Tara Stockham, Jack Rodriquez, Nicole Earl and Dan Lake’s class: (second row) David Bar­ num, Paul Redbum, Destiny Seeber, Annie Nelson and Jon Selvig. Fourth grade spelling bee winners are Nancy Bradley's class: (front row, from left) Levi Solmes, Amber Reid, Amanda Strickland, Heather Lawrence, John Kieffer and Dan Lake's class: (second row) Jason Miller, Patti Stockham, Sara Slagstad, Alan Brill and Destiny Seeber. Morning kindergarten spelling bee winners from Joan Flnnie's class are: Alicia Totten, Drew Lustey, Keith Stoudt, David Johncock and Bruce Carpenter.. Morning developmental kindergarten Young Author winners are: Cindy Bender's class (front row, from left) Randy Haire, Caleb Case, Brent Laubaugh, Cody Reid and Dusty Wallace. Morning kindergarten Young Author winners are: Joan Flnnie’s class (back row) Alicia Totten, Todd Burghdoff, Ryan Simmet, Ashley Wayland and Donnie Converse. Afternoon developmental kindergarten Young Author winners from Cindy Bender's class are: (front row, from left) Nick O'Heran, Stephanie Mallison, Danielle Clemens, Billy Holtrust and Lucus Covey. Afternoon kindergarten Young Author w nners from Joan Flnnie’s class are: (back row) Matt Gib­ bons, Benjamin Swan, Robert Marcusse, Mike Kieffer and Adam Windes. Joan Flnnie’s afternoon kindergarten spelling bee winners are: (from left) Chris Rounds, Justin Malik, Matt Gibbons, Chelsea Case and Brandon Barcroft. More Photos Page 11 RNs / LPNs Need part-time anu every other weekend, on our day and afternoon shifts. We are looking for someone with leadership skills to work in our geriatric facility. Wages based on experience. We offer health insurance, vacation benefits and competitive wages. 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May 16, 1991 — Page 11 Two local couples selected Spelling Bee, Young Authors.continued Area dairy farmers to be inducted in Michigan Farmers9 Hall of Fame by Jeff Kaczmarczyk and Shelly Sober Second grade Young Author winners are Kim Evan's class: (front row, from left) Adam Branch, Tom Varney, Derek Brookmeyer, Jacob Vanderhoff (absent), Clayton Case and Joan Kent's class: (second row) Libby Gibbons. Adam Millerd, Amber Jenks, Robbie Demond, Amanda Rogers and Jimmie Main. Second grade spelling bee winners are Kim Evan's class: (front row, from left) Adam Branch, Derek Brroklmeyer, Clayton Case, Regina Argo, Jamie Mikolajczyk and Joan Kent's class: (second row) Derek Strickland, Jessica Winebrenner, Libby Gibbons, Amber Jenks and Elizabeth Meek. Southeastern Elementary awards MEAP certificates Students who received certificates for scoring 100 percent on the Michigan Educational Assessment Program science test are fifth- graders: (front row, from left) Melissa Meaney, Greta Higgins, Bobby Baker, Jim Fenstemaker and Gena Nichols. Receiving certificates for scoring 100 per­ cent on the MEAP math and reading test are fourth-graders: (second row) Lindsey Moore, Alicia Cooney, Tara Stockham, Brad Bowman, Levi Solmes and Jon Selvig. Reaching the TOTAL Barry County Market every week Is a... TALL ORDER We do it EACH WEEK of the year. flJWISE ptxioxNti scnvicti me. P.O. Box 126,129 E. State St., Hastings Professional Resume Service Specializing in affordable complete resume service. Services Include: Cover Letter Interview Editing Quality Type Written Copies For more information and rates Can Kyle at 948-8600 NOW ACCEPTING EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS MON.-FRI. BETWEEN 8 A M.4 P.M. ONLY! The Reminder Maple Valley News Sun and News Lakewood Mews The Hastings Banner MS C2APMICS PUBLICATIONS (616)9459554 STAFF WRITERS Two area couples with more than 200 years of agricultural experience between them have been selected to the Michigan Farmers’ Hall of Fame. James and Alice Fish, of Prairieville Township, and Edgar and Rosa Fleetham of Eaton County's Sunfield Township will be inducted in ceremonies to be held Labor Day weekend at the Hall of Fame in Prairieville Township. Both dairy farmers, the Fishes and Fiecthams remain active in farming. The Fishes and Fleethams have collected numerous awards and honors during their long careers. Jim Fish has judged state fairs and national shows throughout the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Edgar Fleetham set a state record by winning election to 11 consecutive terms as an Eaton County Commissioner. Owners of Lockshore Farms, a 992-acre spread off of Lockshore Road near Gull Lake, the Fishes began farming in Pennsylvania af­ ter Jim graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a bachelor's degree in dairy husbandry. In 1950 they moved to Michigan to work for Lockshore Farms. The Fishes bought the farm in 1960 and have expanded it ever since. The Fishes' Guernsey herd has won 11 na­ tional first-place production records, and Jim has won premier breeder at the National Guernsey Show more than once. Today they maintain 200 tead of cattle. Most of Lockshore Farms' 680 acres of crop land is devoted to cattle forages. The Fishes have kept up with the latest soil con­ servation practices and plant white and red oak trees on their land. Jim Fish, 64, helped develop the first self­ propelled haybine with Massey Fergueson. Despite their success, the Fishes have had their tough times. "We lot our entire herd to PBB in 1974. We had to start over again," he said. "There are a lot of dairy farms that have gone out of business, especially in this county. That's too bad." Jim has received many awards for his work, including The Dow Award, the Goodyear Award for soil and water conserva­ tion, American Guernsey Association Award and DHIA High Herd Average for Barry County. In 1987 he was named Michigan Daily Farmer of the Year. Jim has been a 4-H leader in Kalamazoo County for more than 20 years. He also has served as vice president of the American Guernsey Association and as a member of the Barry County DHIA, Farm Bureau, Soil & Water Conservation District, MSU Dairy Advisory Committee, World Dairy Exposi­ tion, Dairy Shrine, Michigan Milk Market­ ing Committee, Grand Rapids Guernsey Breeders Association and Michigan Guernsey Breeders Association. He served many years as Prairieville Township Supervisor. "That was back when townships were less complicated," he said. Alice Fish is currently co-owner of Travel Unlimited in Richland, a business she opened several years ago. Once the kids got to a certain age, Jim didn't need me any more, so I went back to school," she said. Alice Fish continues to keep the farm's books and works evenings and weekends on the farm. She served as a 4-H leader for more than 20 years and was active in the United Way, St. Timothy Church and the Jack and Jill Nurs­ ery. The Fishes three children remain active in agriculture. Their son, Jim Jr., works full­ time on the family farm and will take over the full operation once the Fishes retire. Their daughters, Susan and Tamalyn, both work for Upjohn in agricultural research. "We might have gotten out if it weren't for the kids interest in it," Jim said. The Fishes credit long hours and lots of good hired help to their success. "We work hard, but a lot of people work hard and have bad luck," Jim Fish said. "I have just enough religion in me to think we've had help from the guy upstairs." Retired Eaton County Commissioner Edgar Fleetham's office and living room walls are covered with treasured official commendations, awards and honors for public service. But he and wife Rosa's induction into the Prairieville Farmer's Hall of Fame later this year will be among only a few for his many contributions to agriculture. "We've worked awful hard to be somewhat successful," said Fleetham, 76. "We came out of the Great Depression. We always tried to live within our income and it paid off." Dental Chairside — Assistant — Patient oriented dental practice seeking energetic, enthusiastic and responsible team player for full time position in Hastings. Applicant must be friendly and enjoy work­ ing with people in a fast pace cffice environ­ ment. Experience preferred. Send resume to: Ad No. 536 c/o The Hastings Reminder P.O. Box 188 _________Hastings, MI 49058 Edgar and Rosa Fleetham continue to farm 102 acres of their Michigan Centennial Farm in Eaton County’s Sunfield Township. Alice and Jim Fish raise over 200 head of cattle and farm 680 of the 992 acres at Lockshore Farms in Prairieville Township. The Flcethams, married 57 years, live at 13289 Dow Road in a home purchased by Edgar’s father in 1910. Down the road and across the railroad tracks stands his grandfather's original farm. The majestic red barn was built in 1907 with wood from trees cleared from the land to make way for the homestead, now 130 years old. It's registered among Michigan’s Centen­ nial farms. "I don't know what will happen to it after me," said Edgar. "None of my children are ?n farming." Edgar graduated from Sunfield High School in 1932 during the Depression. He went right to work on the farm, carrying the bulk of re­ sponsibility since his father died when Edgar was 14. Two years later, he and Rosa were married and together they raised two boys and two girls. "Family was the essence of their success," according to the Hall of Fame selection committee. "Co-operation and being willing to work together was the Fleetham tradition." The farm consisted of dairy cows, chick­ ens, feeder cattle and hogs. Among Edgar’s lifetime achievements are the formation of the Thornappie-Grand Soil Conservation District, receiving the Distin­ guished Service to Agriculture award from the Michigan Farm Bureau, serving as town­ ship treasurer at the age of 21, becoming su­ pervisor in 1953 and winning election to 11 terms as Eaton County First District Com­ missioner. Edgar also spent 25 years on the BarryEaton District Board of Health and received its highest honor, the Roy Manty Award. He was on the Board of Community Mental Health and has been an active member of the Sunfield United Methodist Church for over 60 years. Rosa has also led an impressive life, ac­ cording to the selection committee. "Not only is she a very warm and loving lady, she has also served as a Sunday school teacher, president of the Woman's Society of Christian Service with 14 years as treasurer and presently she heads the prayer chain for the church," the committee said. Last year she was honored by WLNS-TV (Channel 6) as the Unsung Hero for her compassionate work in the church. Their children are Jeannine Rogers, Ann Merrill, Floyd and Terry Fleetham. Edgar and Rosa have 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Today, after 60 years of active farming, both Edgar and Rosa maintain 102 acres, of their 350-acre cash crop farm. The remaining 240 acres is rented out. "We'll stay with it as along as we can," said Edgar. "The Lord has a great deal to do with any success we might have had." Legal Notices MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE — Defoult ha* been mode in the condition* of a mortgage mode by Thomas E. Powell and ^oHV. Powell; husband and wffe to Comerlda1 Bank-Detroit, b 1 National Banking Association, Mortgagee, dated June 30. 1989 and recorded on September 21, 1989, In Liber 488. on page 554, Barry County Records, Michigan. Barry on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of TWELVE THOUSAND TWO DOLLARS AND 44 CENTS ($12,002.44). in­ cluding interest at 12.0% per annum, Adjustable Rate Mortgagee. Rate may change on 1 -1,4-1,7-1, and 10-1 of each year. Under the power of tale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute In such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 11:00 A.M. o'clock on May 30. 1991. Said premises are situated in 1 OWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County, Michigan,^and are descrlbThe South 350 feet of the West 250 feet of the Eost 29 acres of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 6. Town I North. Range 7 West, Assyria Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 19480. 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. ' Dated: April 18. 1991 Comerico Bonk-Detroit, Mortgagee Trott and Trott Attorney* for Mortgagee 31000 Telegraph Rood. Suite 170 Birmingham, Michigan 48010-3411 File 191030701 (5/16) State of Michigan In the Circuit Court for the County of Barry NOTICE OF SALE File No. 90-547-CH ROY A. ANDERSON. JILL A. ANDERSON JOHN ROUGH, JR. AND LINDA J. ROUGH Plaintiffs. vs. MARVIN L. MIKESELL & SHANNON M. MIKESELL. Defendants DAVID H. TRIPP (P29290) 206 S. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone: (616) 945-9585 In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of the Circuit Court in the County of Barry. State of Michigan, mode and entered on April 18lh, 1991, in a certain cause therein pending wherein Roy A. Anderson, Jill A. Anderson. John Rough. Jr., and Linda J. Rough were Plaintiff* and Marvin L. Mikesell and Shannon M. Mikesell were Defen­ dants, notice is hereby given that I shall sell at public sale to the highest bidder, at the East steps of the Courthouse situated In the City of Hastings. County cf Barry, on June 6th. 1991, at 2:00 p.m., the following described property: All that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Yankee Springs. County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as follows: Commencing at the South 1/4 post of Section 15. Town 3 North. Range 20 West, thence West on the South Section line 331.59 feet to the place of begin­ ning of this description, thence continuing West on said section line 361.59 feet, thence North 0 degrees 25' 26" West 330 feet, thence East parallel to the South Section line 60 feet, thence North 0 degrees 25’ 26” West 330 feet, thence East 301.39 feet, thence South 0 degrees 26' 03” East 660 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to all conditions, restrictions and easements of record. NANCY BOERSMA, County Clerk DRAFTED BY: DAVID H. TRIPP (P29290) 206 S. BROADWAY HASTINGS. Ml 49058 PHONE. 616-945-9585 (5/30) �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 16, 1991 Spotts Hastings thinclads split with Albion Saxon shortstop Ryan Nichols fires the ball to flrstbaseman Scott Carpenter to beat a Marshall runner. Hastings will travel to Middleville tonight for a tournament qualifier game. Saxons top Marshall 8-5 The Hastings varsity baseball team appears to be ready for the upcoming district tournament. On the heels of Saturday's championship at the Maple Valley tournament, the Saxons defeated Marshall 8-5 in a Twin Valley game at Hastings. The Saxons spotted the Redskins a 3-0 lead, but donned their rally caps in the bottom of the inning when they scored a run. Hastings then erupted for six runs in the fourth to seize control of the game. Jeremy Horan was the winning pitcher for the Saxons, allowing seven hits while going the distance. He struck out seven Marshall batters and had pinpoint control, walking one, the Redskins' leadoff hitter in the first inning. "Jeremy pitched a good bailgame in my opinion,” coach Jeff Simpson said. “Once he settled down after the first inning, he did a very nice job.” Marshall did take advantage of that one Horan base on balls, adding three hits to nab a quick 2-0 lead. The Redskins then added another run in the third. Trent Weller and Gabe Griffin did the bulk of the damage offensively for the Saxons. Weller went 2-3, drove in a pair of runs, stole three bases, and scored twice. He was also hit by a pitch. Griffin had his best game at the plate to date this season. He rapped three hits in three atbats, drove in a run and scored once. Shawn Davis and Ryan Nichols each doubl­ ed, scored a run and had an RBI. Hastings outhit Marshall 10-7, and each team committed three errors in the contest. The win improves the Saxons’ league mark to 5-6, with one suspended game. Hastings will close conference play with a doubleheader at Coldwater Tuesday. The Saxons travel to Middleville tonight for a pre-district tournament game. The winner will be host to Gull Lake next Thursday with a berth in the four-team district tourney June 1 at Allegan on the line. The first time the two teams played, Hastings routed the Trojans 20-1. Simpson doubts his players will come in overconfident despite that early-season blowout. “Hopefully the guys will remember what happened with Middleville in basketball,” Simpson said. “Hastings beat them by 20 points, then lost in the district tournament.” “The guys know that they will be facing a different pitcher than they did before, so hopefully they will be ready.” Simpson adds that be is concerned with the fact that his team is getting off to slow starts in recent games. Before Tuesday’s contest, the Saxons trailed Maple Valley 4-0 before ex­ ploding for 17 runs. "Its nice to be able to comeback like that," he said. “But we will be facing better and bet­ ter teams as we advance in the tournament. We need to be mentally prepared from the first pitch.” Thursday’s game will begin at 4:30 p.m. The Hastings boys track and field team was looking forward to Tuesday’s meet with Al­ bion. A win would have lifted the Saxons into sole possession of second place behind Lakeview heading into next week’s con­ ference meet. But after a 87-50 loss at the hands of the Wildcats, Hastings will concentrate on heal­ ing in time for Saturday’s regional meet. The Saxons entered the Albion meet minus top sprinters Matt Haywood and Derek Freridge, as well as field event standout Chris Youngs. Haywood pulled a hamstring and is ques­ tionable for this weekend’s regionals. Freridge was out of the lineup for disciplinary reasons and Youngs, who recently set the school record in the shot put, has a back in­ jury. Coach Paul Fulmer said he was hopeful it would heal by Saturday. Despite the manpower shortage, the Saxons were able to sweep the field events, including a double win by Chad Lundquist in the discus (season high 141-2) and the shot put (44-9). Derek Gonzales won the long jump with a leap of 20-5, Matt Brown took the high jump by clearing 6-0 and Jason Hetherington won the pole vault at 10-6. Clint Neil was the only Saxon to win a runn­ ing event, finishing first in the 400 in 52.7. “We had some key injuries, but I thought our replacements ran very well against Al­ bion, especially in the sprint relays,” Fulmer said. “Chad Lundquist also did a fine job in the field events.” The girls team experienced more success, routing the Wildcats 105-20. The Saxons claimed all but two events. Kym Langford led the way for the Saxons with victories in the 1600 (6:15.9) and 800 (2:50). She also ran on the winning 3200 (with Tia Nichols, Jenny Blair, Kathy Vos) and 1600 (with Anne Endsley, Monica Mellen and Kari Cullen) relay teams. Carrie Schneider continued her domination of the sprinting events with wins in the 100 (13.1) and 200 (28.39), as well as running a leg on the victorious 400 relay team, with Alison Gergen, Jenny Balderson and Cullen. Also winning events for the Saxons were Balderson, high jump (4-8); Endsley, shot put and low hurdles (27-% and 51.84); Rachael Haas, discus (82-5); Stepahnie Smith, high hurdles (17.8); Cullen, 400 (l:04.9)and Vos, 3200 (13:52.9). Mental errors haunt Saxon softball team Hastings softball coach Larry Dykstra thought that maybe his Saxons had turned the comer following Thursday’s 9-1 spanking of Sturgis. But Tuesday night against Marshall, the Saxons reverted to their former selves, as er­ rors and baserunning blunders contributed to an 11-5 loss to Marshall. Dykstra said the second game of the Sturgis doubleheader was the finest game his squad had played all season long. It didn’t take him long to find out if the same team showed up Tuesday. Hastings communication problems caused a muffed pop-up in the first inning that could have got it out of the inning in good shape. The Redskins capitalized and scored four runs to seize control of the game. “We hurt ourselves again with mental mistakes,” Dykstra said. “We just don’t play well mentally and it has cost us all year long. ” “Even though Marshall hit the ball well, it could have been a close game if we could have eliminated our mental errors." The Saxons tallied single runs in the bottom of the first and third innings to slice the Red­ skin lead to 4-2, but Marshall pieced together four hits and a pair of walks to increase the lead to 8-2 in the fourth. Kris Carr was the losing pitcher, allowing eight earned runs on 14 hits and seven bases on balls. She also had five wild pitches. On a more positive note, shortstop Kristy Abendroth banged out three solid singles to Hastings’ Shannon Fuller applies a tag on a Marshall runner in Tuesday’s 11-5 loss the Redskins. raise her batting average to .434. Elissa Kelly doubled and singled and brought her clip up to .400. At Saturday’s Gull Lake tournament, Hastings lost a tough 7-4 decision to Wayland and were thumped by state-ranked Gull Lake 16-2. In the first game, the Wildcats scored three runs in the eighth inning to break a 4-4 tie. Carr allowed all seven runs, only three of which were earned. She struck out four batters. The Saxons were plagued by seven errors and were outhit 12-7. Three of the errors came in the first two innings as Wayland built a 4-0 lead. Dykstra said his squad played much better defensively from that point on. Kelly had two hits, including a triple, to lead the Hastings offense. Hastings batters struck out 14 times in the game. In the second game, the Saxons took a brief 1-0 lead on an RBI single by Tammy Galbreath in the top of the first. But Gull Lake dominated the rest of the game, scoring two in the first, four in the second and five in the third and fourth innings. Hastings only other run was scored in the third when Kelly singled home Shannon Fuller, who had doubled. Abendroth led the offense with three singles. Dykstra said the highlight of the game came when Norwegian exchange student Anita Svang drilled a pinch-hit single. “She never played softball before this year," Dykstra said. "But she works very hard in practice to improve herself. It was great to see her hard work pay off.” Hastings will play a tournament qualifier game tonight at Middleville, with the winner advancing to meet Gull Lake next Thursday. -BLUE DIVISION— MATCH RESULTS 5/13... B. Wlersum 43-4, H. Bottch«r 51-0; E. Mathaw. 46-4. D. Goodyear 574): R. Newton 46-4, J. Ketchum 434); D. Jarman 45-4, G. Gahan 53-0; A. Jahnton 50-4, J. Rugg 464); E. AAathew. 46-4. B. Cook 68-0; J. Jacob* 44-4, J. Coleman 52-0. STANDINGS... J. Jacobs 45; D. O'Connor 45; J Coleman 47; J. Rugg 45; R. Newton 52; E. Mathews 48; B. Wierium 46; D. Jarman 51; W. Nitz 46; J. Ketchum 46; T. Sutherland 48; L. Kornsadt 53; G. Cove 45; G. Gahan 53; A. Johmon 52; H. Bottcher 53; T. Dunham 57; 8. Cook 61; J. Ken­ nedy 50: D. Goodyear 57. PAIRING FOR 5/20 FRONT NINE... A. Johnton v*. E. Mathews; J. Ketchum v«. J. Jacob*; D. O’Con­ nor v«. J. Rugg. W. Nitz v». R. Newton; B. Cook v*. 8. Wiersum; D. Goodyear vs. G. Cove; G. Gahan J Coleman; J. Kennedy v«. T. Sutherland; I. Kornsodt vs. H. Bottcher; D. Jarman v*. T. Dunham. B. Vanderveen 43; J Wicker 50; R. Miller 42; B. Stock 52; J. Walker 52; H. Wattles 43; G. Ironside 45; B. losty 45; D. Foster 40; D. Loronger 44. PAIRING FOR 5/20 BACK NINE... R. Miller v». L. Lang; J. Walsh vs. G. Ironside: J. Hoke vs. B. Vanderveen; H Wattles vs. J. Walker; B. Stack v«. D. Dowers; J. Wicker vs. B. losty; J. Fisher vs. D. Foster; G. Holman vs. B. Miller; J. Panfil vs. A. Francik. G. Homaty vs. D. Loronger. -RED DIVISION­ R Miller 37-4.S. Vander4 J Hoke 56-0; B Miller G. Homaty 47-2. J. Panfil Walker 52-0 G Holman G Homaty 41-4, J. Walker MATCH RESULTS 5/13... M. Pearson 59-4. P. Siegel 67-0, G. Lawrence 52-2, G. Etter 60-2; G. frothers 51-4, C. Morey 64-0; B. Youngs 45-4. D. Hall 47-0; H. Burke 53-4, J. Hopkins 55-0; P. Lu­ bieniecki 53-4, G. Lawrence 52-0; P. Lubieniecki 53-3, G. Powers 51-1; G. Lawrence 48-4, C. Morey 590 G. Crother* 44-4, L. Perry 49-0; G. Powers 42-4, (.. Morey 5R 0; B. Youngs 44-4, D. Garrett 52- 0; H. Burke 54-4, D. Jacobs 54-0; P. Lubieniecki 53- 4, M. Pec son 59-0. STANDINGS... G. Powers 49; B. Youngs 46; P. Lu­ bieniecki 54; G. Crother* 49; H. Burke 55; G. Lawrence 55; D. Hall 46; M. Pearson 59; D. Jacobs 52; G. Etter 62; P. Siegel 65; D. Garrett 52; G. Bauer 51; J. Hopkins 55: M. Cook 54; C. Morey 60; L. Perrv 49; R. Stanley 56; E. Cooklin 49. PAIRING FOR 5/20 FRONT NINE... E. Cooklin vs. D. Jacobs; M. Pearson vs. G. Etter; G. Bauer vs. R. Stanley; G. Powers vt. P. Siegel; D. Garret vs. J. Hopkins; I. Perry vs. G. Lawrence; G. Crother* v», P. lubieniecki. B. Young* vt. M. Cook; D Holl v*. C. Morey. STANDINGS G Holman 42. I long 44 B. Miller 43 G Homaty 46 J Either 39. D Bower* 42; J Ponlil Sl. j Hoke 51; A. Ftancik Sl. J. Wal»h S3. MATCH RESULTS 5 13 J. Plonk 45 4. C Guy 46-0; T. Hording 39-2 D Gou»» 46 2 T. Krul 42 4 R Dawe 48 0. R. Dawe 48-2 J Hubert 51 2. G GOLD DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 5 13 vt*en 42-0; I. long 44 40-4. H Wattle* 4.3-0; 49-2; J Waith 47 4 J 40 4 O loronger 44-0; -SILVER DIVISION Hastings golfers fifth in TV; regionals next Following the completion of the 18-hole Twin Valley golf meet Tuesday at Marshall, the Hastings girls golf team is right where they were when it started, in fifth place. Hillsdale won the league title with 46 points overall, followed by runner-up Sturgis with 42 points. Marshall was third and Coldwater fourth, five points ahead of the Saxons. Angelle Cooklin was the low Hastings shooter with a 102, followed by Bobbi Jo Nelson with a 105. Both girls were awarded selections to the All-Twin Valley squad. Other Hastings scores were Kelly Crut­ tenden with a 116; Krissy Jabor with a 123 and Nicole Cooklin and Ashley Cole, who each shot 130. The Saxons finished second at the informal Barry County tournament, behind Mid­ dleville. Caledonia was third. Angelle Cooklin was the medalist with a 48. A year ago, Hastings won both the Twin Valley and Barry County tournaments. Friday the Saxons head north to Saskatoon Golf Club for the regional tournament. May mayhem to start tonight for area teams GOLF SCORES: Hastings Country Club Men’s Monday Night Golf League Hastings Bobbi Jo Nelson (left) and Angelle Cooklin were selected to the All-Twin Valley golf team. Pratt 41-4, R. Stoddard 48-0; D. Brower 45-4 D Welton 50-0; J. Laubaugh 44-4. J. Hubert 49-0; M Miller 48-3. D. Beduhn 53-1. STANDINGS... M. Miller 51; G. Pratt 44; J. Plank 53; D. Beduhn 53; P. Mogg 38; G. Begg 47; C. Guy 44; J. Laubaugh 46; T. Krul 42; D. Brower 45; R. Stoddard 49; D. Welton 48; D. Gauss 47; J. Hubert 50; R. Dawe 48; T. Hording 39; C. Joynson 49; P. Loftus 44; T. Cleveland 52; L. Englehart 55. PAIRING FOR 5/20 BACK NINE... R. Stoddard vs. D. Beduhn: T. Hording vs. J. Hubert; T. Cleveland vs. G. Pretty; P. Loftus vs. D. Gauss; M. Miller vs. J. Plank; C. Joynson vs. L. Englehart; D. Brower vs. J. Laubaugh: R. Dawe vs. P. Mcgg; G. Begg vs. C. Guy; D. Welton vs. T. Krul. -WHITE DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 5/13... B. Mjsse 48-2. D. King 45-2; F. Markle 48-4. M. Dimond 50-0; T. Drumm 36-4, G.E. Brown 61-0: M. Dimond 45-4 G.H. Brown 56-0; R. Teegardin 43-4. L. Hensley 67-0; R. WUcox 44-4, D. Hoeksira 52-0; J. Toburen 48-3. R. McMillan 45-1; G.H. Brown 46-4. N. Gardner 460; J. Schnackenberg 49-4. J. Northouse 69-0. STANDINGS... R. Wilcox 52: R, Teegardin 43; J. Schnackenberg 52: D. King 47. S. Spencer 56. C. Cruttenden 51; B. Mosse 46; R. McMillan 46 M Dimond 48; G.H. Brown 52. D Hoekstra 51; I. Hensley 62; T. Drumm 36; F. Markle 48; N. Gard­ ner 46; G.E. Brown 55; J. Toburen 51 T Aiderton 55. D. Baum 46. J. Northouse 68 PAIRING FOR 5 20 FRONT NINE D K.ng v». I Hensley R. Wilcox vt. M. Dimond T Diumm vt H Matte. D. Baum vt 0 Hoekthu. R Teegardin vt. R. McMillon J Not’hovse G E Brown C Cruttenden vt. F. Mathl* G M Brown vt s Spenv-e J. Schntxkenbeig vt. J Toburen ! Aiderton vt. N Gardner We’ve all heard of "March Madness.” Now get ready for “May Mayhem”. Area Class B baseball and softball teams will hop on the tournament trail beginning tonight with Hastings, Middleville and Caledonia all participating in pre-district qualifier games. Those teams would then need a victory in the second round of the tournament next Thursday, May 23, to advance to the district tournament at Allegan June 1. Tonight Middleville will be host to Hastings, with the winner advancing to play Gull Lake at home next Thursday. The winner of that contest will be one of four teams in the Allegan district June 1. Also tonight, Caledonia will be host to Otsego, with the survivor meeting Comstock next Thursday with a district berth on the line. Delton Kellogg will play Allegan tomorrow afternoon and will advance to meet Wayland next Thursday with a victory. Plainwell and Hamilton will meet next week to decide the fourth participant in the district tournament. Lakewood drew a bye for the first round and will battle Grand Rapids Central next Thursday. A win will put the Vikings in the Lowell district field, where they will meet East Grand Rapids, Ionia or Cedar Springs. Hastings jayvees rout Marshall 11-1 The future of the Hastings baseball program continues to look bright. The junior varsity Saxons improved to 16-3 overall with an 11-I thumping of Twin Valley conference Marshall Tuesday afternoon. Hastings is now 9-3 in league play. Rob Frey fired a three hitter to keep the Redskins at hay. allowing one earned ran in :<c five inning mercy rule contest. He struck out five hatters and walked just one Fhe Saxons pounded out 13 hits, led by A. J Purdum’s three singles. Dave Erhardt and Ryan Martin collected a pair of hits apiece. Also contributing to the Hastings offense were Todd San Inocencio. Jesse Lyons and Jarred Castelein with two RBI’s each. The Saxons erupted for six runs in the third inning to blow the game open, then added three more in the fifth to invoke the mercy rule. Hastings next action will be a douhlehcadcr at home Tuesday against Coldwater. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 16, 1991 — Page 13 A banner contest brought out BCCO participants' creativity. BCCO Director Sally Sorenson reaches up to present Pennock Hospital team representatives with the first-place trophy in Division II. Hastings Orthopedic Clinic won In Division I. BCCO a good time for all Last weekend’s inaugural Barry County Corporate Olympics was a resounding suc­ cess, according to event organizers and participants. The event, which began Friday and con­ tinued throughout the day Saturday, drew ap­ proximately 400 participants from the 11 competing organizations. BCCO Director Sally Sorenson said the event’s organizers an­ ticipate a large increase in numbers for next year’s competition. “We may have to put a limit at 50 teams for next year," Sorenson said. “This year we had about 20 interested organizations contact us after the registration deadline. I think most of the teams will be back, and once people around the county see how much fun it was, they will want to get involved.” Although the competition was fast and furious, the theme of the BCCO was fun and fitness. In addition to more conventional sports such as softball, bowling, golf and 3-on-3 basketball, the event featured competi­ tions such as banner-making and spirit contests. Sorenson said that while there are certain to be minor problems with any inaugural event, she was pleased that everyone seemed to en­ joy themselves. Bobbi West of Consumers Power said many at her company are ready for next year’s BCCO. “We loved it,” West said. "Everyone real­ ly had a good time. We’ve already got people here thinking about what events they would like to participate in next year." "We really liked the comraderie,” she add­ ed "We even met oeoole in our company from other offices that we had worked with on the phone but had never met in person. The general consensus here is ‘When is next year’s event?”’ Diane Meyer of Felpausch Foods also en­ joyed herself. "It was hard for us to get full participation, because we still had to run the store,” she said. “Maybe next year we can recruit employees from our new Lake Odessa and Delton stores.” Meyer added that, while volleyball was her particular favorite, she said the concept of the BCCO was something special. “I liked the way all the different businesses participated," Meyer said. "It was nice to meet people out of the work environment.” Bruce Johnson of Simpson Industries echoed a similar sentiment. “I liked how everybody in the community got together,” he said. Karen Hammond of Pennock Hospital said she hopes that the event continues to grow over the years. “It was a lot of fun,” she said. "There were alot of different activities for people to partiepate in. Everybody had a good time and that’s what it's all about.” Barry County YMCA- Youth Council Director Dave Storms said the fact that credit for the fact that the event went so somoothly for the most part must be given where it is due. "It was almost scary how smoothly everything went,” Storms said. “But it wouldn’t have been that way if the hundreds of volunteers did not lend a hand.” Storms also credited Sorenson for much of the event’s success, noting that she continued her work on the project even when funding was in doubt. “I think our biggest challenge next year will be growth,” he said. "Another thing I noticed that was nice was that there were no authority levels. It didn’t matter if the par­ ticipants were. CEO’s or line workers.” The competition was divided into two divi­ sions based on number of employees. Hastings Orthopedic Clinic was the winner in Division 1, followed by Siegel, Hudson and A-K 4’s. Pennock Hospital was the winner in Division II, followed by two teams from Flexfab, Proline and Felpausch.. The results of the individual events include: Middle Villa Inn Coed Bowling— Hastings Orthopedic Clinic (Div. I) and Simpson In­ dustries (Div. II). Banner contest— Hastings Orthopedic Clinic and Flexfab I. Spirit contest— Hastings Orthopedic Clinic and Pennock Hospital. Captain Lucky’s Coed Mini-golf— Hastings Orthopedic Clinic and Flexfab I. Felpausch Coed 5-K run— Pennock Hospital-A team (Dave King, first male and Liz Lancaster, first female). Flexfab Coed Volleyball— Flexfab I. Doctor A’s 3-on-3 Basketball— Siegel, Hudson and Proline. Coed Horseshoes— Pennock Hospital. Proline Archery— Proljne. Hastings ’ Manufacturing Coed Softball— Flexfab I. Hastings Orthopedic Coed Golf— Siegel, Hudson and Flexfab II. Barry County YMCA- Youth Council Executive Director Dave Storms ad­ dresses the crowd at the closing ceremonies Saturday afternoon. it BOWLING Tuesday Mixed Final Standing 1990-91 Consumers Concrete 85 1/2; Formula Realty 77 1/2; Admiral 72; Finishing Touch 71; Marsh’s Refrigeration 701/2; J & M 65; Middle Lakers, 63; Lewis Realty 57 U2; Miller’s Carpet 51; Thomapple Valley Equipment 50. = Corporate Olympics This new community event was totally self-supporting, and its success, especially in the first year, required the commitment of time, talent, donations, and dedication by many individuals and sponsors. The YMCA of Barry County would like to extend its deep appreciation to the following for c-’lieving in this new project and helping to make it happen: BCCO Committee: If you have a college student or friend who's moved away, give them something that’s “homemade”...give a subscription to The Hastings Banner Although trophies, plaques and ribbons were awarded, the spirit of com petition and fitness awareness were the themes of the BCCO. Your Hometown Newspaper Patricia Warren Dee Lowell Tammy Nemetz Eric Leep GOLD MEDAL SPONSORS: Pennock Hospital DeDecker Advertising Design Flexfab J-Ad Graphics Progressive Graphics Hastings Press SILVER MEDAL SPONSOR: Country Quality Printing BRONZE MEDAL SPONSORS: JCPenney — Hastings McDonald’s — Hastings Siegel, Hudson, Gee and Fisher Stretchercise Neil’s Printing SPECIAL BANNER Graduation Issue Thursday, May 30th, 1991 SENIORS - If you want your picture included in this special issue. I but did not have it taken at White’s Photography, please leave your | picture (with your name on the back) at the high school or Banner office by Friday, May 24th. PARENTS, EMPLOYERS — Honor your graduate with a special display ad. Call the Banner office for details — Phone 948-8051 IIOUJ--------- The first annual Barry County Corporate Olympics was a great success. Eleven corpor­ ate teams, made up of some 400 employees, participated in eleven events on May 10 and 11 and had a great time doing it! This event has caught the interest of the businesses of Barry County, and it is expected that next year there will be a few more events and a lot more teams to compete! EVENT SPONSORS: Middle Villa Inn Coed Bowling Hastings Manufacturing Coed Softball Doctor A’s Coed 3-on-3 Basketball Flexfab Coed Volleyball Felpausch Coed 5-K Run Hastings Orthopedic Clinic Coed Golf Proline Coed Archery Captain Lucky’s Coed Mini-Golf EVENT DIRECTORS: Steve Wiersum • Bowling Karen Leinaar and Jeanne Kreger • Banner Contest Brian Shumway and the Thomapple Valley Volleyball Club (Competitive in West Michigan since 1982) Jack Longstreet • 3-on-3 Basketball Ed Sorenson and Denny Storrs - Golf Wayne Selby - Archery Deb Shafer and Dick Shaw • Mini-Golf Bruce Curtis - 5-K Run Pete Tossava, Steve Barnum, Paul Clark - Archery Volunteers: Dave DeDecker Kathy Krane Ruth Gee Candi Barnum Beau Barnum Darcie Lowell Jett Bell Randy Rolfe Shelly Conine Robin Cole Pam Miller Nicole Reid Judy Walker Tim Shafer Jenny Shafer Josh Warren Bill Bradley Mel Hund Julie Birman Jennifer Birman Marlene Karpinski Bill Karpinski Ken Chandler Brenda Chandler Jan Kietzmann Tim Glrrbach Doug Fairchild Tammy Conner Preston Runyon Don Meyers Sheila Morway Steve Jordan Regina Shumway Chris Solmes Jenny Lumbert Anne Endsley Renee Royer Kelly Eggers Paul Fulmer. HS Track Coach Ryan Schnackenberg Brett Hanson Jason Fuller Marcie Reid Also, special thanks to the City of Hastings. Hastings Police Department, the Hastings Public Schools, and Hastings Ambulance Service. All of the above parties have earned our deep appreciation and share in this success. Sincerely, Sally Sorenson, Corporate Olympics Director Dave Storms. Executive Director - YMCA �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 16, 1991 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION final Draft 5/7/91 Fop SOUTHWEST BARRY COUNTY SEWER AND WATER AUTHORITY These Articles of Incorporation are adopted by the incorporating municipalities for the purpose of creating an authority under the provisions of Act 233 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1955, as amended ("Act 233"). ARTICLE I: Name of Authority The name of the Authority is the SOUTHWEST BARRY COUNTY SEWER AND WATER AUTHORITY. The principal office of the Authority will be located at the Barry Township Hall, Barry County, Michigan, or other duly recognized location in Barry County, Michigan. ARTICLE II: Municipalities Creating Authority The names of the municipalities creating this Authority are the Townships of Prairieville, Barry, Hope and Johnstown, all of which are located in Barry County, Michigan (the "Constituent Municipalities"). ARTICLE III: Purpose of Authority The purpose of this Authority is to acquire, own, construct, improve, enlarge, extend and operate sewage disposal systems and water supply systems, or a combination of systems, in accordance with the authorization of Act 233. ARTICLE IV: Body Corporate, Territory, Powers This Authority is a municipal authority and a body corporate. It shall be comprised of all of the territory embraced within the corporate boundaries of its Constituent Municipalities and mem­ bers. It shall possess all of the powers granted by statute and by these Articles, and those Incident thereto. The enumeration of any powers herein shall not be construed as a limitation upon its general powers unless the context shall clearly indicate such. The Authority may: 1) Adopt bylaws for the regulation of its affairs and the conduct of its business. 2) Adopt an official seal and alter the seal at pleasure. 3) Sue and be sued in its own name, plead and be im­ pleaded. ' 4) Determine-the location of any project constructed by it under the provisions of Act 233, and to determine, in its'‘dis­ cretion and without reference to any other provisions of Act 233 or any other law, the design, standards, and the materials of construction, and construct, maintain, repair and/or operate any project. 5) Maintain an office at such place or places within its territory as it way designate. 6) Issue bonds of the Authority for any of its corporate purposes under such means as nay be provided in Act 233. 7) Adopt and promulgate rules and regulations for the use of any project constructed by it under the provisions of Act 233. The Authority shall adopt such rules and regulations by resolu­ tion of its Commission and with concurrence by resolution of each of the Constituent Municipalities. After adoption of the resolu­ tion and concurrence by each of the Constituent Municipalities, a notice of the resolution and the rules and regulations adopted by the resolution shall be published in a newspaper of general cir­ culation within the territory encompassed by the Authority and within any territory furnished service by the Authority by con­ tract pursuant to Article XIX. The rules and regulations shall become effective 30 days after the date of publication of the notice and the rules and regulations. ' 8) Acquire, hold, and dispose of real and personal prop­ erty in the exercise of its powers and the performance of its duties under Act 233. 9) In general, and subject to such limitations and condi­ tions as are or may be prescribed by law, to exercise such powers which now are or hereafter may be conferred by law upon an auth­ ority organized pursuant to Act 233, as amended from time-totima, and for the foregoing purposes. ARTICLE V: Duration of Authority This Authority shall continue in existence until dissolved by act of the Constituent Municipalities or by law; provided, however, that the Authority shall not be dissolved if such dissolution could operate as an impairment of any of the Authority's con­ tracts or obligations. ARTICLE VI: Fiscal Year The fiscal year of the Authority shall commence on the first day of April in each calendar year and end on the last day of March of the next calendar year. The initial fiscal year of the Authority shall commence on the effective date of the incorpora­ tion of this Authority and end on the next following March 31. ARTICLE VII: Commission, Representation, Terms, Officers, Com­ pensation The Commission shall comply with the requirements of the Open Meetings Act, being Act No. j67 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1976, as amended. ARTICLE X: Officers* Duties, Bonds, Funds, Budget The Chairperson of the Coxaission shall be the presiding officer.. In the absence or disability of the Chairperson, the Vice-Chair­ person shall perform the duties of the Chairperson. The Secre­ tary shall be the recording officer of the Commission. The Treasurer shall be custodian of the funds of the Authority. All officers of the Authority shall give to it a bond conditioned upon the faithful performance of the duties of his or her office, the cost of said bonds to be borne by the Authority. BISD staff layoffs meet parent protests All monies shall be deposited in a financial institution(s) to be designated by the Commission, and all checks or other forms of withdrawal therefrom shall be signed by the Treasurer and one other officer of the Authority, or as the Commission may by reso­ lution authorize. All monies shall be deposited and invested in accordance with the requirements of applicable State and Federal law. The officers of the Comsission shall have such other powers and duties as may be conferred upon them by the Commission. by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer Teachers and concerned parents packed a meeting last week to protest an April decision to lay off four staffers with the Barry County Intermediate School District District officials, who say they are worried about budget cuts, said they hope to recall the personnel. But they will not make a decision until the State Legislature sets the 1991-92 education budget. "The reason for these layoffs is simply for the board to buy some time," said Barry Intermediate School District Superintendent John Fehsenfeld. "If we receive 4 percent or less (in additional state aid) it will be extremely difficult to maintain the same goods and services." "We said to the people, we've laid you off, and we really want you back, but it depends on state aid for next year," Fehsenfeld said on Wednesday. The layoffs are expected to save the district about S150,000. But Eugene Torode, president of the Barry Intermediate Education Association challenged the board to explain why staff has to be cut to shore up the budget. "Mr. Fehsenfeld has said this will save $150,000," Torode said. "What evidence is there that the BISD cannot maintain cunent staffing?" The school district board voted 5-0 April 10 to lay off four employees as of the new school year beginning July 1. Under state law, employees who are laid off must be notified at least 60 days before they are released. Four of the five are: •Marese Bechler, a special education teacher in the Delton Kellogg School District. •Brenda Henne, a consultant who post was funded by a grant from the Michigan Department of Education. •Robert Croke, a social worker. •Sherry Styf, a half-time gifted and talented program consultant A fifth position, a half-time speech therapist, was vacated by a resignation and will not be refilled. Henne's position is being ended because the grant to pay for it has expired. Croke and Styfs posts were paid by state funds and Henne’s job was supported by federal hinds. Over 30 parents and teachers filled the May 8 meeting to protest the layoffs, claiming the school district has just purchased a new building at 535 W. Woodlawn at a cost of $275,000, plus S80.000 for renovation and new furniture. The district's former 2,700-square-foot building, at 202 S. Broadway, remains on the market Board members and Fehsenfeld, however, said the purchase was budgeted well before January's budget cuts that may lead to less state aid in the coming school year. "We were forced to go to a different facility because of the growth," Fehsenfeld said Wednesday. "The (new) building came along in August and that was all within the current year's budget "That was not a major problem until December," he said. "That took us by surprise." y "You get into the question of hindsight but we need the space and the parking," he said. Parents expressed particular concern that special education programs for the handicapped would not be supported. "We are outraged that some of the programs and services that we feel are desperately needed for our handicapped children may be cut because of finances," said Linda DeWitt chairwoman of the BISD Parent Advi­ sory Committee, who was reading from a prepared statement. The Commission, in accordance with the requirements of Act 2 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1968, as amended, shall prepare and adopt an annual budget setting forth the estimated revenues and proposed expenditures for each year for the operation of the Authority. After adoption, the Commission shall transmit a copy of the annual budget to its constituent Municipalities. ARTICLE XI: Property Acquisition The Authority may acquire property by purchase, construction, lease, gift, devise or condemnation, either within or out of its corporate limits, and may hold, manage, control, sell, exchange or lease such property. For the purpose of condemnation, the Authority may proceed under the provision of Act 149 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1911, as amended. Act 87 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1980, as amended, or any other statute which grants to any municipality or public body the authority to acquire private property for public use. ARTICLE XII: Contracts The Authority and its Constituent Municipalities may enter into any contract or contracts relative to the acquisition, construc­ tion, purchase, financing, improvement, enlargement, extension, operation, maintenance, administration and management of sewage disposal and water supply systems, as authorized in Act 233 or otherwise by law. The Authority may also enter into contracts with any non-constituent municipality, including the County of Barry, as au­ thorized and provided for in Act 233, for the furnishing of sever and water service from any facilities operated by the Authority or in connection with the financing of any such facilities by the County of Barry. Any charges or rates specified in such a con­ tract shall be subject to change by the Authority from time-totime if necessary to meet its obligations. The charges or rates to a non-constituent municipality may be greater than those to the Constituent Municipalities. No contracts shall be for a period exceeding forty (40) years. . ARTICLE XIII: Bonds For the purpose of obtaining funds for the acquisition, construc-tion, purchase, improving, enlarging, extending or financing of a sewage disposal system and/or a water system or any other auth­ orized service, the Authority may, upon ordinance or resolution duly adopted by the Commission, issue its negotiable bonds in accordance with the provisions of Act 233, secured (a) by the contractual full faith and credit pledges of each contracting municipality, (b) by the revenues of the said system or service, or (c) in part by said full faith and credit pledges and in part by said revenues. ARTICLE XIV: Personnel The Authority may employ such personnel and employees as it may consider desirable, and may retain from time-to-time the services of attorneys, engineers, and other independent contractors and may fix the compensation therefor. ARTICLE XV: Annual Audit The Authority shall cause an annual audit to be made of its financial transactions by a certified public accountant and shall furnish at least one (1) copy thereof to each Constituent Munici­ pality. ARTICLE XVI: Articles of Incorporation—Publication and Filing These articles shall be published once in the Hastings Banner, a newspaper of general circulation within the limits of the terri­ tory encompassed by the Authority. One (1) printed copy of such Articles of Incorporation, certified ar. a true copy thereof, with the date and place of publication, shall be filed with the Mich­ igan Secretary of State and the County Clerk of the County of Barry within thirty (30) days after the execution thereof has been completed. > The governing body of the Authority shall be a Commission which shall be made up of one (1) regular commissioner appointed by each of the Constituent Municipalities, and a fifth commissioner appointed on a rotating basis by the Constituent Municipalities (the "Rotating Commissioner"), as hereinafter provided. Each commissioner shall be a member of the legislative body of his/her Constituent Municipality and shall automatically vacate his/her position on the Commission if he/she ceases to satisfy this requirement. Each regular commissioner, after the first commis­ sioners appointed, shall serve tor a full term of four (4) years, beginning with the first day of April next following the effec­ tive date of his or her respective appointment. The first regu­ lar commissioners shall be appointed by the legislative bodies of the Constituent Municipalities within ten (10) dayrf after the effective date of the incorporation of this Authority and the terms thereof shall be staggerud as follows: The Barry Township commissioner shall serve for an initial term of office expiring March 31, 1992; the Prairieville Township commissioner shall serve for an initial term of office expiring March 31, 1993; the Hope Township commissioner shall serve for an initial term of office expiring March 31, 1994; and the Johnstown Township com­ missioner shall serve for an initial term of office expiring March 31, 1995. This Authority shall become effective upon the filing of certi­ fied copies of these Articles of Incorporation, as provided in the preceding article. The Rotating Commissioner shall meet the same qualifications as the regular commissioners, and have the same powers and duties as the regular commissioners, except as provided in this paragraph. The Rotating Commissioner shall serve a one (1) year term only, and shall be appointed annually or. a rotating basis by the Con­ stituent Municipalities, in the same manner as the regular com­ missioner, in the following repeating order: Barry Township, Prairieville Township, Hope Township, Johnstown Township. Other amendments may be made to these articles at any time if adopted by the legislative body of each Constituent Municipality of which the Authority is composed. Any such amendment shall be endorsed, published and certified, and printed copies thereof filed in the same manner as the original articles, except that the filed and printed copies shall be certified by the recording officer of the Authority. Before taking office, each commissioner shall take the Constitu­ tional Oath and file it with the respective Township Clerk. Commissioners may succeed themselves and successor commissioners shall be appointed by the legislative bodies of the respective Constituent Municipalities on or before the 15th day of March preceding the expiration of a term of office. Each commissioner shall remain in office until his or her successor is appointed and qualified. Within thirty (30) days after the effective date of the incorpo­ ration of the Authority the members first appointed to the Com­ mission shall meet for the purpose of organization. At such organizational meeting the Commission shall elect a chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, who shall be members of the Commission, and a Secretary and Treasurer, or a combined Secretary-Treasurer, who shall also be members of the Commission. The Commission say also appoint an assistant secretary and assistant treasurer who shall not be required to be members of the Commission. Such officers shall servo until the organizational meeting of the following year, which shall be held annually in April of each year, or until their respective successors shall be elected. No appointment to the Commission and no election of an officer of the Commission shall be deemed to be invalid because it was not made within or at the time specified in these articles. A commi­ ssioner shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing legislative body of the Constituent Municipality which such commissioner represents. The removal of a commissioner shall not cause the Authority to be disbanded. Each commissioner may receive for such services such reasonable compensation as may be fixed by the Commission. Each commissioner shall be entitled to reimbursement for all expenditures made by them in carrying out official duties, including a reasonable allowance for traveling ex(>enses. ARTICLE VIII: Vacancies on the Commission In the event of a vacancy on the Commission, the legislative body of the Constituent Municipality selecting such commissioner shall fill the vacancy for the unexpired term. In the •«er.c of a vacancy in any office of the Commission, such vacancy shall be filled by the Commission for the unexpired term. In case of the temporary absence or disability of any officer, the Commission ■ay appoint some person temporarily to act in their stead, except that in the event of the temporary absence or disability of the Chairperson, the Vice-Chairperson shall so act. ARTICLE IX: Meetings, Quorum, Voting, Rules, Bylaws, Minutes, Notices Regular meetings of the Commission shall ba held at least quar­ terly, at such time and place as shall be prescribed by the Commission. Special meetings of the Commission may be called by the Chairperson or by any two commissioners. Commissioners shall be given at least eighteen (18) hours notice of any special meet­ ing. At least a majority of the then existing membership of the Com­ mission shall be required for a quorum. The Commission shall act by motion or resolution. A vote of a majority of the then exist­ ing membership of the Commission shall be required for passage of any action. All votes shall be recorded in the meeting minutes which shall reflect how each commissioner voteu. Each commis­ sioner shall have one (1) vote. The Commission shall have the right to adopt rules and bylaws governing its procedure which are not in conflict with the terms of any statute or of these articles. The Commission shal) keep a journal of its proceedings, which shall be signed by the Secre­ tary. All votes shall bo recorded in the meeting minutes which shall reflect how each commissioner voted. The Township Clerk of Prairieville Township, Barry County, Mich­ igan, is he-eby designated as the person to cause these Articles of Incorporation to be published, certified and filed as afore­ said. In the event that person is unable to act or shall neglect to act, then the Township Clerk of Barry Township, Michigan, shall act in his/her stead. ARTICLE XVII: Authority Effective Date ARTICLE XVIII: Amendment, Addition of Other Municipalities These Articles of Incorporation may be amended at any time so as to permit any municipality, as defined in Act 233, to become a member and constituent part of the Authority, if such amendment to the Articles of Incorporation is adopted by the legislative body of such municipality proposing to become a member and con­ stituent part and if such amendment is adopted by the legislative bodies of each Constituent Municipality of which the Authority is composed. These Articles of Incorporation have been adopted by the several incorporating municipalities, as hereinafter set forth in the following endorsements, and in witness whereof the chief elected officer and clerk of each Constituent Municipality have endorsed thereon the statement of such adoption. The foregoing Articles of Incorporation were adopted by the Town­ ship Board of the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Mich­ igan, at a EtMvtX*- meeting duly held on the day of ALu , 1991. — ------- ------------TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE Roy Rectf, Supervisor See BISD, Page 17 • NOTICE • ABSENTEE BALLOTS ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION JUNE IO, 1991 Available at the Delton Kellogg Schools Superintendent's Office, 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan. Call or write for applications for absent voters ballot. Final application date: June 8, 1991, 2:00 p.m. Sally A. Adams, Secretary Board of Education RN/LPN POSITION 2-10 Available Please Contact... KAY ROWLEY at The foregoing Articles of Incorporation were adopted by the Town­ ship Board of the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, at a __ Regular_______ meeting duly held on the Ath day of Mav , 1991 * TOWNSHIP OF BARRY TENDERCARE 945-9564 or apply in person ay/&***/ William Wooer, Supervisor By, TV,, -Jr.,_________ Lois Bromley, Cler)/ The foregoing Articles of Incorporation were adopted by the Town­ ship Board of the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, at a ItotaUr meeting duly held on the 13 day of May______, 1991* TOWNSHIP OF HOPE Patricia Baker, Supervisor ATTENTION DIETERS now A New weight Loss Support Croup WHY: To take the place of other weight loss groups no longer available in this area. Shirley/Case, clerk - ------------------------- ’ The foregoing Articles of Incorporation were adopted by the Town­ ship Board of the Township Of Johnstown, Barry County Michiaan at a meeting duly held on the dAv of , 1991. Forming... WHAT: TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN when: Verlyff1 Stevens? Supervisor' BV V-... »y—~r y jupo Doster, Clerk JFS\8AJWYCO4.ART Every Wednesday Starting at 5:30 p.m. WHERE: 129 E. state St, Hastings For more information call... 623-6300 �i he Hastings banner — inursuay, iviay id, — r-aye ■« Delton school superintendent, supervisors get 5 percent hikes Five percent salary increases have been granted to Delton Kellogg School Superin­ tendent Dean McBeth and six other employ­ ees for the 1991-92 school year. Board of Education members were "well satisfied” with McBeth's performance and of­ fered him a new three year contract. His 5 % pay hike will bring his salary to $59,535. His salary is negotiable, at no less than a 5% increase, for the other two years of the contract. McBeth had requested a closed session for his annual evaluation to allow for a more frank discussion, he said. Board Vice Presi­ dent Joe Noto, who chairs the board's per­ sonnel committee, could not be reached for comment, but Board President Glen Weever said members are "well satisfied" with Mc­ Beth. He said the evaluation was "a lot bet­ ter than average. I think he's doing an excel­ lent job, myself. "I'm well satisfied with the way things are going (overall) at the school." Pay increases also were granted to Com­ munity School Director Louise Angelo, who will earn $32,814 in 1991-92; Martha Horton, half-time community school direc­ tor and job development coordinator at the State Technical Institute and Rehabilitation Center, $35,041; Janelle Iles, child nutrition supervisor, $17,640; Dick Tolles, trans­ portation supervisor and mechanic, $30,532; Ivan Finch, custodial maintenance supervi­ sor, $30,532; Linda Mast, superintendent's secretary, $21,263. On another financial note, the district may lose about $181,000 or .9 mill of revenue because of the increase in the district's new State Equalized Evaluation, which is higher than the current state established cost of liv­ ing increase of 5.4 %. Under the Headlee Amendment, the millage must be rolled back when that happens, unless voters ap­ prove a waiver of the Headlee provision. The board will be discussing plans to deal with the loss of revenue next month, Mc­ Beth said. Voters in the district approved two extra mills in February and McBeth compared that to taking "two steps forward" but said the .9 mill loss is taking a step backwards. The district’s SEV jumped from $133,972,774 in 1990 to $146,305,166 this year. McBeth said $2,012,000 of the new SEV is new buildings and property un­ der development In other business, the board: •Accepted the resignation of Paul Krajacic as the high school boys varsity coach. He had served two years in the position and did not give a reason for his resignation in his letter to the board. The districtJs looking for a health and physical education teacher for the middle school who can fill the varsity coach position. •Recognized student Leigh Tsuji for being in the top 1% of the American Junior High Math Exam. •Heard a report that Delton athletes tend to do well in their classroom studies. •Approved retirements for Marie Knapp, high school guidance counselor who has worked for 29 years at Delton; and for Mary Springer, teaching assistant, who has worked for the district for 20 years. Knapp took advantage of the board's offer to em­ ployees for a generic one year retirement purchase to obtain early retirement. •Hired Karen Augustine as the district’s full-time computer coordinator and grant writer. She currently is a half-time technol­ ogy coordinator for the district besides being a speech therapist through the Barry Inter­ mediate School District •Decided to seek bids to resurface the top of the all-weather track, which is eight years old. Between 1/4- to 3/8-inch has to be re­ moved from the surface before the new top is applied. Surfaces usually last between six to eight years, McBeth said. •Set June 10 at 6:45 p.m. as the time to hold a truth in taxation and 1991-92 budget hearing besides a regular meeting. The board also will hold a special meeting June 24 and voted to cancel its previously scheduled meeting on June 17. ErerGet Somebody Mljtaed! FRIENDS DON'I LEI FRIENDS DRIVE DRUNK It was Mayor’s Exchange Day Wednesday in Hastings as city officials greeted their counterparts from Tecumseh. Shown here are (from left) members from the visiting group, assistant City Manager Mark Vanderpool, Mayor Harold Easton, City Manager Jerome Kisscorni and wife, Joan, with Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray wat­ ching a demonstration of library equipment by Pam Englerth, library assistant, and Darrel Hawbaker, assistant librarian. PENNOCK HOSPITAL CELEBRATES NATIONAL HOSPITAL WEEK May 12-18, 1991 Some of Our Patients’ Comments “I have no comment other than 1 was completely satisfied with the care I received. I have only praise for Pennock Hospital and staff. I am so thankful we have a wonderful hospital in our area. Bless you all." E.M. “Thank you to the nurses who put my mind at ease. They couldn't have been more reassuring and kind than they were, and 1 couldn’t have been so calm as I was if it weren’t for them." ).F. "In the outpatient surgery section, Anne was my main nurse and she was superb. She explained everything she was doing, why she was doing it, and kept me informed and comfortable. She was helpful, thoughtful, and caring.” R.G. "First visit to this hospital — very pleasant." E.L. "My son was very pleased. I felt okay about leaving him while I went to work. My son is 12. 1 would have liked to stay with him the whole time. That was not possible. I felt comfortable at work knowing my son is in good hands at Pennock Hospital." D.P. “Everyone was extremely nice and took time to explain everything to me. From the first visit to the Emergence Room when my accident occurred, . through’all my visas, and finally the yurgery,' everyone was exceptionally nice and helpful." x , D.W. "We have been given the best of treatment and courteous care and love from nurses and staff... No difference has been shown in our care because of lesser insurance! We appreciate good treatment of elderly and young alike." A. & M.N. "Everything was, and everybody was, very nice. From day one the whole staff was courteous, kind and professional. Thank you so much for my stay in your ‘hotel’ for eight days. Hope 1 don’t have to do it again but if 1 do, I hope it will be with you. Thanks.” C.B. “1 recently had a baby at Pennock. My own doctor was out of town so I was substituted with other doctors that I was not familiar wth. They were super — very kind and courteous. The OB nurses are super! . . S.A. "At no time was there any harsh words or any bickering. If there was need for assistance, the staff worked together to work for the wellbeing of the patient. As the staff member left the room, the word was, ‘If you need anything, be sure and call’" F.W. \ SAI.UTE TO Ol R E.X 11*1 -OYEES W HO MA KE IT Al .1 I’OSSIBI.E BISD, continued from page 14 "As parents, with children in both the gifted and talented program and in the special education program, we feel the kids in the gifted and talented program will survive whether they are offered this program or not," DeWitt said. "On the other hand, the children who are handicapped may not survive with­ out the services that are being offered to them." Teachers from the Hastings and Delton Kellogg school districts questioned how the BISD could continue to provide state-man­ dated special education programs if the lay­ offs are made permanent. But Fehsenfeld said the intermediate school district will provide all required programs. "We would probably continue to provide the mandated programs at some level," he said Wednesday. "If they are mandated we will provide them." Board president Marcia Tiffany noted that few people attend BISD meetings and invited people to come more often. A special BISD board meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday to further discuss the budget and layoffs. The public is invited to attend. Hastings exchanges with Tecumseh Wanda L. Ackerson Marjorie A. Ahearn Lillian L. Allen Rebecca L. Altoft Bonnie S. Anderson Gloria J. Anderson Jon D. Anderson Linda R. Anderson Michele M. Anderson Mary L. Andrus Peggy A. Armbruster Angie Lynn Armour Doris Marie Barnes Patrick A. Bartlett Robert C. Bassett Dona R. Battisfore-Krebs Starlynd R. Beach Sue A. Beach Cindv M. Beckwith Helen D. Bell Marie Bell Delilah Bennett Rita M. Betcher Kelli J. Beukema Vivian E. Bever Lorene S. Blair Shirley M. Blakely Wendy J. Blakely Janet L. Blessing Gary A. Bloemers Maribeth R. Boeke Ruth A. Bohn Linda I. Boldrey Kim I. Bolt Debra L. Bosma Doreen E. Boulter Cheryl L. Bowen Sandra M. Bowen Patricia Ann Bowerman Diane M. Boyce Alice C. Brxdlc, Mary Beth Brandli Sandra K. Brimmer Dawn M. Brown Nancy Browne Kathleen A. Bruce Elai ne K. Bubnas Barbara E. Buehler Wendy K. Buehler Cassandra Burd Myrna M. Burd Corrie C. Burg-r Elizabeth Bursley Julie K. Bursley Roger A. Bush Sandra J. Bush Brenda Callihan Robert L. Carmoney Judith D. Carpenter Roberta M. Carpenter Rebecca L. Carpenter Joyce M. Carr Barbara C. Case Lou Ann Case Amy L. Chaffee Gale L. Chaffee Judith H. Chandler Kenneth K. Christopher Beverly S. Clark Caryl M. Clark Robert R. Clevenger Daniel J. Cook Laurie S. Cook Randy R. Coon Anna C. Cooper Kelly Jo Cooper Mary E. Cotant Philip A. Cotant Kelly J. Courtney Susan D. Coykendall Marva L. Cramer Brenda K. Crooks Juanita A. Currier Ann L. Cusack Eric W. Cusack William B. Cusack Charles M. Davis Claudia J. Dawe Jannell D. Delcolto Diane C. Dell Diana L. Demond Bonnie E. Denzel Loretta A. Depew Joyce A. Dilworth Harry L. Doele Lynette M. Doele Sonya Kay Doering Bette L. Dolan Margaret M. Eaton Linda M. Eddy Kathy Jo Edwards Cheryl Anne Elyea Walter G. Endsley Linda A. Falconer Patricia A. Felker Norma M. Fisher Sarah J. Fisher Janice M. Flanigan Robin M. Flessner Laura D. Fluke Frances L. Foote Kay N. Forman Mary Michelle Fortier Rose Anne Frei Edward A. Frick Melissa K. Friend Julia A. Frith Tony E. Frith Robert E. Fuller Sandra L. Furlong Linda J. Garrison Sandra L. Gau Sharon O. Geiger Sue G. Gerlinger Suzanne L. Golnek Mary Lou Gonsalves Cheryl M. Goodenough Linda M. Graves Diane L. Griffin Cynthia E. Grimmer Ann M. Griswold Barbara E. Gross Diana K. Gross Marilyn Guikema Daniel C. Hamilton Debora Hammond Karen S. Hammond Elaine Hammontree Glena J. Hardin Patricia E. Hardin Gail Haskamp Dennis B. Hauck Ki Suk Hawblitz Loraine Lentz Heath Gregory T. Hembree Maureen Hemming Eddis M. Hendrick Carol L. Hersha Cindy K. Hess Deborah K. Hewson John P. Higgins Patricia A. Higgins Sandra K. Higgins Dieona May Hill Dorothy A. Hill Patrick M. Hili Randy R. Hilliker Sharon F. Hobert Karen M. Hoffman Vicky L. Hokanson Patricia A. Honeysett William M. Hooten Floyd A. Hopewell Keri S. Howlett Phyllis D. Hricovsky Lewis E. Hubbert Patricia Hubbert Frances M. Hula Bonnie J. Hummell Barbara Huver Michael G. Huver Betty Jo Jacobs Sharon L. Jelinek Kim M. Johnson Saundra Kay Johnson Dixie L. Johnston Gwendolyn M. Johnston Craig E. Jones Judith E. Joppie Judith R. Jordan Virginia D. Kane Ruthanne M. Kauffman Thomas D. Kaufman Sandra K. Kellay Gloria K. Kelley Linda A. Kelly Stacy J. Kerns Patricia A. Key Sylvia L. Kidder Dawn Kilmer Norma J. Kimmey David R. King James D. King Jeanetta E. King Kris King Sally J. Kinney Patricia D Kistner Carol A. Kosbar Teryl J. Koslelec Ann M. Kuhlman Janice F. Kuhtic Diane E. Labin Jeffrey M. Lambert Diane L. Lancaster Elizabeth M. Lancaster Gail B. Lancaster Vickie L. Landes Adrianna M. Laning Brenda S. La prairie Judith K. '-echleitner Maxine Ruth Lee Eric S. Leep Penny S. Leith Sherman Leonard Catherine G. Levy Jeffrey A. Levy Katherine M. Lewis Denise F. Lowell Rita J. Lowell Lois E. Lund Pattie J. Lundquist Sheila R. Lustey Mary M. Lux Jadene Sue Machiele Lois Ann Mackinder Linda L. Magoon Dennis Manning Lisa M. Mantlo Sandra A. Marcukaitis Laura L. Marlow Ronald E. Martin Betty L. Martinez Dawn L. Marvin Trudy Marie Mater Donna J. Mathews Lucy L. Matson Donna J. Mattson Sharon A. Mayo Esther M. McDiarmid Mary N. McKibbin Jane E. McKinnon Steven L. McLeskey Sally M. McVey Lori J, Meindertsma Ann 1. Merrill Deanna M. Merz Judy D. Metzger Laura J. Metzger Billy J. Milcher Christine A. Miller Janet L. Miller Laura L. Miller Ruth E. Milliman Shirley M. Molloy Teri L. Moodv Marjorie A. Moore Janice C. Morgan Jennifer L. Morgan Frances A. Morris Judith M. Moskalik Doris A. Mossburg Beverly J. Moyer Laura N. Mueller Marcia F. Mulder Pamela L. Nail Diane L. Neeb Laura A. Neely Carla D. Neil Sharron L. Nelson Tammy L. Nemetz Dawn M. Netzel Wanda J. Nevins Carolyn Newman Wade W. Nitz Lester B. Noel Phyllis M, Norris Christal G. Norton Joyce Noteboom Patrida D. Oakland Ann L Olmstead Mark . Olmsted Amy 1 Olszewski Dianna K. Overmire Roberta Fay Owens Barbara J, Painto.i Harry J. Palmer 11 Kathleen A. Palmer Linda L. Palmer Lisa R. Parish Kathy A Patrick Mary H. Pennington Sharon R. Perry Ann C. Piche Cheryl J. Pierson Carol A. Pond Esther Marla J. Preston Kathryn J. Price Marcia A. Price Anita M. Proctor Jeanne L. Pugh Gladys Purdum Anita M. Pyle Beverly I. Raffler Bonnie Ranguette Joan E. Rayner Matthew J. Redican Virginia D. Redman Maryin M. Rees Frankie L. Reid Gina S. Reid Joyce E. Reid Vickie L. Reid Carol A. Richardson Brenda A. Rizor Karla K. Roberts Tammy L. Robinson Kathleen M. Rogers Theresa M. Rolfe Martha A. Rose Jade L. Roth Marilyn A. Roush Rebecca S. Rupright James E. Safie Nancy Samis Josephine Ann Samson Ann J. Schantz Judy K. Schaubel Bonnie S. Schiedel Theresa M. Schluter Kenneth E. Schutte Marian L. Schutte Ola D. Schutz Ellen I. Scobey Vicki A. Scott Dorothy L. Service Deborah K. Shafer Christine M. Shepard Teresa M. Shepard Teresa Louise Sickler Dan J. Simon Lisa R. Singleterry Timothy G. Sleight Mary K. Sloan Catherine J. Slocum Charles J. Smith Charles L. Smith Douglas L. Smith Norma J. Smith Peggy L. Smith Susan M. Smith Terry L. Smith Linda L. Smitherman Deborah L. Snyder Phyllis K. Snyder Marcia C. Solmes Sally A. Sorenson Beverly D. Spoelstra Theodore W. Spoelstra Therese Stahl Belinda C. Stanton Gertrude A. Stasch Carol L. Stayton Betty J. Storm Diana K. Streich Michael A. Strimback Robin Kay Strimback Debra S. Sunior Anne M. Sweetland Mary L. Tack Rachael M Tarbet Deanna M. Taylor Jolee Taylor Timothy James Tebo Jo Ann M. Terpening Patricia C. Teunessen Amanda K. Thompson Karen M. Thompson Kathy J. Thompson Kellie J. Thompson Linda M. Thompson Catherine R. Thurman Barbara A. Tichvon Frances R. Tobin Robyn R. Todd Denise M. Tormanen Dennis F Tormanen Christopher L. Tracy Kim R. Trantham Nila Lou Trick Enid V. 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Youngblood Larry A. Younglove Madeline R. Zeigler Barbara J. Ziegler �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 16, 1991 Childrens Health Fair Students from Mary Willison's third grade class from St. Rose Elementary watch as Barry County Sheriff William Johnson demonstrates water safety equipment with the help of volunteer Mary McKeough. Conducted by Pennock Hospital Auxiliary J-Ad Graphics News Service More than 350 third-grade students from Hastings' Elementary Schools attended Pennock Hospital's annual Children's Health Fair at Fish Hatchery Park Wednesday. "This event really makes kids aware of the health field and safety rules,' said Dave Arnold, principal at Central Elementary "It increases the kids' general awareness." The event, coordinated by Arnold and Pennock Hospital's Auxiliary staff, featured Butterworth Hospital's Aero Med helicopter, demonstrations of medical equipment and techniques by Pennock's volunteer and auxiliary staff and members of local law enforcemnt agencies. Participating in this year’s event were representatives from Butterworth Hospital of Grand Rapids, Pennock Hospital's Auxiliary staff, the Barry County Sheriff's Department Marine Division, the Barry County Sheriff’s Posse, Hastings Fire Department, Hastings Ambulance, Pennock Health and Fitness Center, Hastings City Police, Hastings Orthopedic, Dr. Daniel Gole's office and Bosleys Pharmacy. Orv Stevens, a n officer with the Barry County Sheriff’s Posse talks to Betsy McGill’s students from Southeastern Elementary. ■ (above) Maxcene Pennock's-third graders from Pleasantvlew Elementary check out the Aero Med helicopter. (right) Rick Krouse tells kids what it takes to be a fire fighter and explains how the equipment on a fire truck is used. Janice Yost’s Central Elementary students get a thumb cast compliments of Hastings Orthopedics. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 16, 1991 — Page 15 AWARD...cont. from page 1 unselfish toil a7* sacrifices will not pass unnoticed. “It wishes to proclaim public the golden deeds of these worthy citizens and record their names and achievements for the inspiration of future generations," he said. Also at the luncheon, the audience heard guest speaker Jerry D. Roe, a teacher and historian, who serves as a trustee on the Greater Michigan Foundation, as well as being co-chair of the Michigan Commission celebrating of the 200th year of the U.S. Constitution. In his remarks, he urged Hastings business leaders to "provide a spark to get people excited about their community - to get them to do something." He also spoke briefly on how Barry and surrounding counties got their names from cabinet members of President Andrew Jackson. Roe is a supporter of historical markers because "every marker tells a little history." Noling the current effort to restore and renovate the Central School Auditorium, he said, "The auditorium at Central School is really a neat historical site." The local clubs serving as hosts for the luncheon included the Exchange, Kiwanis, Rotary and Jaycees. Down with the old...up with the new The changing of the guard of sorts took place in Lake Odessa Wednesday as the Plumb's Value Rite sign was replaced by a Felpausch of Lake Odessa sign. Felpausch opened its newest supermarket on Jordan Lake Avenue in Lake Odessa at 7 a m. this morning after negotiating the acquisition with Plumb's headquarters in Muskegon over the last several weeks.(Banner photo) JoBeth Bridleman accepts the "Book cf Golden Deeds Award" from Mark Christensen, president of the Exchange Club of Hastings. NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE fRWRD4VSAVE 25%-50% CRACKED OR BOWED BASEMENT WALLS? EARTH ANCHORS THE wail REPLACEMENT ALTERNATIVE 1-800-748-0500 FOR MEN 25% NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE is hereby given that the Hastings City Coun­ cil will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 28, 1991, at 7:45 p.m. in the City Hall, Council Chambers to deter­ mine the necessity of a Downtown Parking Assessment District. Information on the above public hearing is available at the office of the City Clerk, 102 S. 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Reductions from anginal priced merchandise effective untt stock Is depleted -Now" prices represent savings on regular prices. All sales exclude JCPenney Smart Values. �Page 18 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 16, 1991 Repeat offender sentenced to prison stay J-Ad Graphics News Service A Grand Rapids man who has several prior convictions was sentenced last Thursday to prison following an arrest in July 1990 for destruction of police property and impaired driving. Scott H. Kinney, 21, could spend up to 10 years in prison for the several cases involv­ ing attempted burglary in addition to destruc­ tion of property and impaired driving. First convicted in 1988 of attempting to break into a bar in Rutland Township and a convenience store in Baltimore Township, Kinney served a term in the Barry County Jail and completed a term in the Michigan Department of Correction’s Special Alterna­ tive Incarceration program, popularly known as "boot camp" for young first-time offend­ ers. But in February 1990, Kinney was found guilty of violating his probation and was re­ turned to jail for two months. In July 1990, Kinney was arrested for drunken driving, for driving a vehicle without a license plate and for damaging police prop­ erty. In March 1991, Kinney pleaded guilty to the charge of damaging police property and pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of impaired driving. In exchange the drunken driving charge and improper registration charge was dismissed. The following month, he was charged with being a habitual offender with two previous felony convictions arising from the 1988 at­ tempted burglaries. On April 18 he pleaded guilty to that charge, which could have dou­ bled his prison sentence for the original of­ fenses. Last week Judge Richard M. Shuster sen­ tenced Kinney to serve 40 to 60 months in prison for his original 1988 attempted bur­ glary convictions. He received credit for about one year previously served. On the charge of destroying police prop­ erty, Kinney was sentenced to spend 32 to 48 months in prison. That charge will run con­ currently with the attempted burglary cases. But on the habitual offender charge, Kin­ ney was sentenced to spend 24 to 48 months in prison. That term will begin after the other sentences are completed. In other court business: •A Grand Rapids man arrested following a family fight that led to a stabbing was sen­ tenced last Thursday to spend one year in the Barry County Jail. Thomas L. Petree, 37, also was placed on probation for one year. He received credit for 34 days spent in jail awaiting sentencing. Petree was arrested on a charge of assault with intent to commit great bodily harm less than murder and a charge of of assault and battery after the Nov. 23 incident in Rutland Township. The first charge is a felony pun­ ishable by up to 10 years in prison. The sec­ ond is a misdemeanor, with a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail. Court News In April, Petree pleaded guilty to a charge of aggravated assault In exchange, the origi­ nal charges were dismissed. The 17-year-old victim underwent surgery at Pennock Hospital for a stomach wound and liver damage after the fight Barry County Sheriffs deputies said the in­ cident began when Petree attempted to leave a home in Rutland Township after having sev­ eral drinks. When others stopped him from driving away, he pulled out his pocket knife, according to deputies. •A Freeport man arrested for his second of­ fense involving marijuana was sentenced last Thursday to serve nine months in jail. Larry Lee Allerding, 32, of 600 E. Brown Road, was placed on probation for two years and was given work release during his jail term. He was ordered to pay $1,500 in court costs and $250 in fines. Allerding was arrested in January on charges of possession of marijuana. Because he was convicted of a similar offense in July 1989, he was charged with a second offense, which is a felony punishable by up to two years in prison plus fines. In April, Allerding pleaded guilty to a by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer A Hastings man is recovering after his single-engine homemade airplane crashen last week into a wheat field in Ionia County. Jud M. Gildersleeve, 44, was in good con­ dition Wednesday at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids following four hours of surgery Monday afternoon. ' "Right now he’s in a tremendous amount of pain," said Gildersleeve's wife, Shirley, on Tuesday. "He says he feels like he is put to­ gether with rubber bands." "His general condition is good," she said. "He seems to be on the mend." Gildersleeve, of 4226 Andrus Road, was flying from Hastings to the Ionia County Airport last Thursday when his RV-4 aircraft lost power about 1:45 p.m. The plane crashed to the ground southwest of of M-66 and Sprague Road in Berlin Township. 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First market of season. Thou­ sands of antiques and collecti­ bles. 1-517-593-3316. Thank You CARD OF THANKS Many thanks to relatives and friends for the beautiful cards and gifts to commemorate our 50th wedding anniversary. Fred and Geneva O’Connor Recreation FOR SALE: Anti-sway brake for travel trailer, $50. Call after 4pm 948-2081. Business Services Miscellaneous lobs Wauled CROSS OVER tool box for full size pickup, $50. Call after 4pm 948-2081._____________ ____ •A Hastings driver arrested in May 1990 for drunken driving was sentenced last Thurs­ day to spend six months in jail. Mark R. Fox, 24, of 4751 Bird Road, also was ordered to pay $1,000 in court costs and $500 in fines. He was placed on probation for two years. Fox was charged with third-offense drunken driving and driving with a suspended license following his arrest. That drinking and driv­ ing charge is a felony punishable by at least one year in jail and up to five years in prison. In April, he pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of second-offense drunken driving, a misdemeanor. In exchange the other charges were dismissed. Fox has previous convictions for drunken driving in 1986 and 1988, according to court documents. Hastings pilot recovering after homemade plane crashes CLASSIFIEDS HAPPY BIRTHDAY Charlene Drayton May 19 Lots of love, Pam lesser charge of attempted possession of mar­ ijuana, second offense, which is a misde­ meanor with a maximum jail term of one year. Allerding received 29 days credit for the time he spent in the Barry County Jail await­ ing sentencing. IONIA HISTORIC HOMES TOUR, IONIA, MICHIGAN SATURDAY MAY 18,10AM TO 5PM, SUNDAY, MAY 19, 11AM TO 5PM. TICKETS $10. $8 ADVANCE. INFC 7MATION CALL 616-527-2560. Tor Kent LARGE 10x65 TRAILER for rent, 2 bedroom completely furnished, good clean fishing lake, large porch, adults only, no children, no pets. 623-2870. (iaraKe Sale GARAGE SALE: Saturday, May 18, 8am to 4pm. Lots of kids clothes. 1513 S. 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All workers bonded. 945-9448 WILLIE’S ASPHALT PAVING: Seal coating, patch­ ing. 517-852-2108, 945-3061. WOLFF TANNING BEDS. New Commcrical, home units, from $199. Lamps, lotions, accessories. Monthly payments low as $18. Call today FREE NEW Color Catalog. 1-800-462-9197. Gildersleeve, a psychologist with the De­ partment of Corrections in Ionia, suffered fractured ribs, a collapsed lung and back in­ juries in the accident He was taken to Ionia County Memorial Hospital and then flown by AeroMed to Butterworth. Surgeons on Monday checked his lung and inserted two rods to fuse three of his damaged vertebrae. The collapsed lung apparently re­ paired itself, Shirley Gildersleeve said. The reason why the propeller-driven aircraft lost power is not known. Officials from the Federal Aviation Administration took cus­ tody of the plane and are investigating the ac­ cident, but a final report is not expected for some time. -The FAA people are known for their thoroughness, but they aren't very prompt," Joy said. "At a later date, they’ll give their synopsis as to why the plane crashed." Gildersleeve and a partner in Lake Odessa bought the do-it-yourself airplane kit in 1984 and spent several years building it. The craft was licensed in 1989 and Gildenleeve bought the full interest in it Gildersleeve had just had the two-seat air­ craft painted and flew it successfully from Jenison's Riverview Airport to Hastings Air­ port last Thursday morning before beginning the trip to Ionia County Airport. Shirley Gildersleeve said her husband is expected home from the hospital in about a week. And she thinks he'll start rebuilding his airplane as soon as he can. "Jud is talking about rebuilding it already if he can get the money," she said. "He spent four years of his life doing it, and it was just perfect" Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner wel­ comes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of express­ ing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general Inter­ est. The following guidelines have been established to help you: •Make your letter brief and to the point. •Letters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must include their sig­ nature, address and phone num­ ber. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 Police Beat Nashville driver dies after rollover HASTINGS TWP. - A 20-year-old Nashville man died Wednesday from injuries suffered in a one-car accident Tuesday evening on Old Nashville Highway. Troy A. Boise, 20, of 6355 Thornapple Lake Road, died about noon at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Authorities said Boise suffered massive head injuries when he was thrown from the vehicle after it overturned south of River Road. Michigan State Police said Boise was driving north when his vehicle slid sideways off of the left side of the road. The vehicle knocked down mailboxes and posts and rolled over, throwing Boise out into the road. Boise was taken to Pennock Hospital after the accident At 3 p.m. Wednesday he was airlifted to Butterworth. The accident remained under investigation Wednesday. Funeral arrangements were not available. This Week in...The HASTINGS BANNER Cal! us af... 948-8051 and have an advertising representative assist you with your message. ’ Motorist nabbed for drunken driving DELTON - A motorist was arrested for drunken driving Sunday morning after backing his car into a ditch on Orchard Road. Danny W. Clute, 21, also received citations for failure to report an accident and for possession of open alcohol in the car. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Clute, of 3147 Big Cedar Lake Road, backed the car up on Orchard Road to Eddy Road about 4 a.m. when he lost control of the vehicle and drove into a ditch. An off-duty Bany Township police officer came upon the 1978 Ford Mustang and found people attempting to move it without reporting the accident Barry County Sheriffs deputies, who were called to the scene, asked Clute to take a preliminary breathalyzer test He registered 0.14 percent on the test and was taken to the Barry County Jail. ' Electronic items stolen from Radio Shack HASTINGS - Nearly $2,600 in walkie talkies, CB radios and other components were reported stolen Monday from Radio Shack in Hastings. Employees arriving for work Monday morning said 16 items had been taken from the store at 812 W. State SL in Hastings Plaza. . Hastings Police said the items reportedly were at the store when it was closed Sunday afternoon. Police found no sign of a break-in and said employees Monday found the doors had been locked and the burglar alarm was activated. Missing items also include police radio scanners, a Tandy 1100 computer and a remote car alarm. Except for the computer, all of the items taken were hand-held or portable. Driver arrested for 4th alcohol offense HASTINGS -A Fine Lake man was arrested Saturday for his fourth drinking and driving offense, according to Hastings Police. Robert J. Miller, 50, of 1112 Fine Lake Road, was arrested for drunken driving after police stopped his car on West State Street at 11 p.m. Police said Miller swerved several times into the left-turn lane while driving west on State Street After several sobriety tests, Miller was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail, where he registered 0.18 percent on a chemical breath test Police said Miller has previous convictions for drunken driving in 1983 and in 1986 and has a conviction for impaired driving in 1982. Police said Miller’s driver’s license was suspended in 1989. Car stolen from garage YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. - A 1982 Plymouth Horizon was reported stolen last week from a garage on Payne Lake Road. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies said the red two-door car had been parked in a garage in the 1000 block of South Payne Lake Road on May 8. The following day the vehicle was missing. Deputies said the unattached garage was unlocked and the car keys had been left in the vehicle. . The car is described as having a large stripe and a Grateful Dead sticker on one window. False ID could lead to more charges HASTINGS - A man arrested for Saturday for drunken driving in Hastings may face additional charges after giving a false name to police. Donald R. Cousins Jr., 23, was arrested for drunken driving at 11:30 p.m. Saturday after police observed his vehicle weaving erratically on West State Road near the city I limits. After several sobriety tests, he was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail, | where he registered 0.19 percent on a chemical breath test, according to Hastings Police. ; Under the false name, police arrested Cousins on a charge of second-offense drunken- ; driving end issued a citation for driving with open alcohol in the vehicle. When authorities learned his true identity the following day, police said they would charge Cousins with third-offense drunken driving and with driving with a suspended license. Police also will attempt to charge Cousins with obstructing police, a misdemeanor offense, punishable by up to one year in jail. Boat motor stolen from Gun Lake GUN LAKE - A Mercury outboard motor was reported stolen Sunday from a home on Russell Drive. The 7.5 horsepower motor, valued at $1,200, was attached to a boat that was moored in . front of a cottage on Gun Lake. The motor, which was painted black, was taken ; sometime last week, according to Barry County Sheriffs deputies. (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service) Skydiver remains hospitalized after parachute accident last week by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer A skydiver injured at Hastings Airport last week when his parachute failed to open fully remained hospitalized Wednesday in fair con­ dition. Robert B. Simonson, 56, of Schoolcraft, suffered a broke pelvis, a broken neck and a broken ankle in the accident last Thursday SALES REP. ADVERTISE . National Co. needs motivated person to call on Commercial, Industrial, and Agricultural accounts in the Hastings and surrounding area. Excellent commissions and bonuses. Training provided. Tor infc i mation call Hydrotex 1-800-999-4712 night. Simonson was taken to Pennock Hospital and airlifted to Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo two hours after the 8:30 p.m. accident An experienced skydiver, Simonson was making his third jump of the day with twoi other parachutists when he had trouble with the rip cord to his primary chute during his free fall. "He went for his first cord and was unable to find it," said Barry County Deputy Sheriff A.L. Stein. "He went to his second cord and grabbed the whole cable housing, not just the cord." At 1,500 feet above ground, his automatic parachute activator - a safety device used by all beginners and many experienced jumpers - opened the reserve chute. But the chute did not open properly. "As he was tumbling in the air, he got caught in the strings, and it didn't allow the parachute to open fully," Stein said. Simonson apparently was not braced to land when he hit the main runway on the southeast corner of the airport. Despite the impact, he was conscious and talking at the scene, according to police. I � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-05-23.pdf 155db0e62412b5435559eccbeec9adc5 PDF Text Text Gov. Engler visits the area See Photos, Page 3 Memorial Day activities set Baseball, softball league seasons end See Story, Page 5 See Story, Page 12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Banner Hastings VOLUME 137, NO. 16 THURSDAY, MAY 23, 1991 News Briefs Seminar planned on environment A seminar on- "The Contamination Problems that Face Local Government" is scheduled for 1 to 5 p.m. Monday, June 3, at the Central School Auditorium in Hastings. State Senator Jack Welborn has organized the program, which will in­ clude speakers on topics such as legal liabilities and responsibilities local governments have with contamination; what it means to have a "307" site; re­ quirements of the “right to know" laws and emergency response plans; underground storage and hazardous waste material spills; The attorney general's office’s involvement with con­ tamination cleanup and what statutes ap­ ply; and hiring a private firm to clean up a contaminated site or spill. A question and answer period also will be on the seminar’s agenda. There will be no charge to attend the public meeting. Children’s Art Show May 24-27 The public is being invited to view some of the best art work from Barry County students at the fourth annual Children’s Art Show from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday through Monday (May 24-27) at the Arts Hatchery Building. Teachers in schools in Barry County have submitted their students’ best art works to be juried for the show. Jurors are Sue Drummond, Cathy Crane, Ruth Gee, Jim Powell and Shirley Thompson. On the opening day, the Thomapple Foundation will award the Thomapple Arts Council, sponsor of the show, a $6,000 grant for capital improvements to the Arts Hatchery Building. The Arts Council at 5 p.m. the same day will award summer fine arts program scholarships to students in the county. Lake O burning law In effect A new ordinance in Lake Odessa will prohibit burning trash or garbage within the village limits. However, burning will be permitted inside a fireplace, furnace, incinerator or other receptacle built to certain standards. Burning of leaves, yard trimmings, and brush may occur only on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays between noon and sunset. Those who want to have recreational fires must first gain approval from the fire chief. Information required will in­ clude location, duration, fuel and safety precautions. The new measure, referred to as Or­ dinance, No. 117, replaces 110 and <110A. The change was prompted last fall by . Todd and Joanna Lake, who petitioned the Village Council to halt all outdoor burning because it was a health hazard to people with breathing problems, in­ cluding their asthmatic son. However, there were supporters of letting the ex­ isting ordinance stand. The new ordinance actually is a sort of compromise between the two positions. Hastings to ask for Head lee override by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Hastings Area Schools will lose $193,547 unless voters agree to waive the Headlee Amendment provision June 10 on the annual school election ballot The school board Monday passed a resolu­ tion to place the Tax Limitation (Hcadlee) Amendment proposal on the ballot. Because the district-wide 11.2 percent in­ crease in local property taxes this year ex­ ceeded the 4.5 percent rate of inflation, the Headlee Amendment automatically would roll back the school’s 35.7797 operational millage by 0.64 percent, making it 35.1397 mills. "No governmental unit is allowed to have a higher percentage increase in revenues than the rate of inflation, regardless of the millage, unless the voters approve it," explained Hast­ ings Area School Superintendent Carl Schoessel. The board Monday also was presented with a copy of the district's 1991-92 proposed fi­ nancial plan, which the board will vote on during a Truth-in-Taxation/budget hearing slated for 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 3. With the local school district's $13 million proposed budget for 1991-92, it was pointed out that Hastings is spending $3,902 per pupil. The lowest per pupil expenditure in the state is $1,109 and the highest is $8,488, said Schoessel. "We’re right in the middle," he said. The State Equalized Valuation (SEV) for property in the Hastings Areas School Dis­ trict is $212,388,671 or 11.2 percent higher than for the 1990-91 school year. The SEV and school population together determine how much state aid that in-formula schools like Hastings receive. Schoessel noted that the proposed budget does not take into account the defeat of Pro­ posal I (the Headlee rollback) and that and the budget would be amended accordingly should the proposal be defeated. In other action Monday, the board: • Approved the purchase of three Interna­ tional 3800, 78-passenger chassis from Woodland International at $27,038 per unit and three 78-passanger Ward Volunter bodies from Wise International at a cost of $13,140 per unit for a total cost of $118,134 after trade-in. However, if Proposition I (the Headlee waiver) is defeated in the June 10 election, only one chassis and body will be purchased. See SCHOOLS, Page 15 The 45,000-square-foot addition at the Viking Corp, and Tyden Seal Co. is expected to be completed in October. Construction is being managed by CSM Group of by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The $2.5 to $3 million expansion and ren­ ovation project under way at the Viking Corp, and its Tyden Seal Co. division in Hastings will include a larger manufacturing area and one of the most advanced sprinkler laboratories in the world, according to com­ pany officials. Viking is a leading manufacturer of sprin­ klers and sprinkler systems for commercial and residential buildings and Tyden produces metal cargo security seals used in the trucking and shipping industry. The corporation employs about 210 plant and salaried workers. Remodeling of 8,900 square feet of the ex­ isting structure in Hastings was completed last month and included converting a former lunchroom and shipping area into a new sem­ inar room and display area for functional Viking sprinklers to enhance the corporation’s educational training facilities. Between 200 to 250 people per year, such as outside contractors, fire protection person­ nel and others involved with the fire protec­ tion industry, attend seminars at Viking in the use and development of sprinkler systems, Viking President Tom Groos said. "It’s become a big part of our marketing program." The existing laboratory has been increased to 3,900 square feet "This will probably be one of the most ad­ vanced sprinkler laboratories In the world be­ cause we've got real specific testing facilities so that we can recreate the conditions at the different laboratories where we have to get our products approved around the world," Groos said. "The sprinklers go through a real exhaus­ tive testing process. Because we export so 'much, we can’t just get them approved in the U.S. We have to go to Germany and go through their laboratory, then England and Japan. There are about four or five major lab­ oratories where we have to get our products approved. Each one is a little bit different so we have to be able to alter the test conditions to get the results that they need," he added. The new lab will have a moveable ceiling so sprinklers can be tested at different heights, noted Bob Marcinkewicz, manufacturing engineer manager. Renovation included doubling the size of the company's computer room, purchasing a new computer and revamping the sales area. The 45,000-square-foot addition to the structure is expected to be completed in Octo­ ber. The extra space primarily will be a man­ ufacturing area, however it does include a new shipping and receiving department which will combine and centralize those services for both Viking and Tyden. "It includes new process and soldering rooms, which will be separately ventilated and will do a better job of keeping air quality. It also upgrades the air make-up system for the entire plant so we can have better air qual­ ity for employees," Marcinkewicz said The exterior of the engineered industrial building addition will have the same brick and trim as the existing structure, he said. The expansion and renovation is a long­ term investment that is not expected to im­ mediately provide for additional jobs at the company, Groos said. "That will depend completely on the econ­ omy from this point on. I think the logical progression is that we expect the market to expand so as the market does expand, we can hopefully expand our work force. "Right now, as everybody knows, we're in a recession in North America. Our markets overseas are still growing but everybody says that they're going to start slowing down a lit­ tle bit, also," he said. . About 30 percent of Viking and Tydcn's sales from Hastings go outside the United States. Viking products are sold in every in­ dustrialized county and most of the Third World countries. Tyden exports to at least 50 countries. Groos describes the project as a long-term investment "because we feel that if the market expands, we have to have the capacity to meet the demand. So it's not certain that the expansion itself will create more jobs. But, it creates the ability to create more jobs because if we didn't do it, we couldn't hire See VIKING, Pege13 361 in county will lose general assistance help by Elaine Gilbert The Barry County Chapter of the American Red Cross will conduct a blood drive in Nashville from 12:30 to 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, at the United Methodist Community House. Chairwoman for the drive will be Sue Fawley, who notes that one pint of blood can help several people or save just one person. At the last Red Cross blood drive in Nashville in March. 49 pints were col­ lected. The goal for next week’s event is 60 pints. Additional News Briefs Appear on Page 2 Kalamazoo. Progressive Architects, Engineers and Planners of Grand Rapids handled the expansion plans. , Viking-Tyden expansion to be finished by October Nashville blood drive Is May 29 . PRICE 25* J School Board President Michael Anton presents retiring math teacher Earl Bever with a Certificate of Appreciation. Assistant Editor Some may become homeless. Some may get jobs. Others may turn to friends and relatives for help. That will be the plight of some of the 361 Barry County residents who soon will be cut off the state-funded General Assistance rolls, predicts Ronald J. Decker, director of the County Department of Social Services. Notices were mailed out on Tuesday, notifying county GA recipients that the funding program will end June 1, he said. Forty-six percent of those affected live in Hastings; 12 percent are from Delton; 11 from Nashville; 10 from the ShelbyvillePlainwell area; 8 from Bellevue and Hickory Corners; 7 from Middleville and 7 percent from the remaining areas of Freeport, Woodland, Dowling and Wayland. Behind those statistics are real people with some perplexing problems. One county woman, for instance, is a single parent who worked and raised her children without being a burden on society. Now she’s developed medical problems and needs general assistance. She is getting better, but she still '■-at go back to work. With the state budget slashing, she will be dropped from GA rolls. She may lose her home, Decker said. "Now she won't have any money. She already doesn't have phone and is without adequate transportation. What is to become of her?" he wonders. The average monthly case grant is $180, with the county's current annual GA expenditure at $619,980. The lowest monthly allotment is $60 and the highest allotment for a family of five is $624. "The action (to eliminate able-bodied recipients from GA) is the result of line-item DSS budget transfers authorized by the State Administrative Board as recommended by Gov. John Engler," Decker said. "The State Administrative Board action came about due to the continued 1991 DSS budget stalemate between Governor Engler and the Legislature and the need to obtain funding in order to continue the ADC, Medicaid and Foster Care programs." A temporary restraining order that had the cuts on hold was terminated when the lawsuit filed by House Democrats to block the action was thrown out of court this week. The impact of the loss of the GA program for single, able-bodied residents has the See GA, Page 11 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 23. 1991 William Rodgers Hastings resident top Ionia teacher William Rodgers of Hastings has been nam­ ed the Ionia Public Schools’ “Teacher of the Year.” Rodgers has been a machine-tool vocational education instructor at the Heartlands Institute of Technology for the past two years. Besides teaching, he has served as an ad­ visor to the Heartlands Student Advisory Committee; created the first Heartlands Stu­ dent Yearbook; has served as a member of the Ionia Educational Center TEAM; and he co­ managed sales of Heartlands clothing, hats and jackets. Rodgers also received the Regional Coach News Briefs Infant-Toddler series continues The second presentation in the Barry Intermediate School District's Infant­ Toddler lecture series will be between 7 and 8 p.m. tonight at Northeastern Elementary School. For more information, call Brenda J. Henne at 945-9545. extension 24.. Middleville plans July 4 activities The Middleville Rotary and Lions clubs have volunteered to organize an old-fashioned get-together July 4 to honor those who served in Operation Desert Storm. Rod and Bill Kenyon from the Lions and Alice Jansma and Cathy Williamson from Rotary, along with Gay Lee Kelley, organizer of the support group US, will handle much of the planning. Besides a parade, other activities may include a community picnic and a soft­ ball tournament. Volunteers and ideas are being sought. Those with either or both are invited to call Rod Kenyon at 891-1172 or Bill Ke­ nyon at 795-3669. Fifth Showcase concert is tonight "Grand River Ray” Overholt will be the guest at the fifth Musicians Showcase at 6:30 tonight at Arby’s Restaurant on West State Street in Hastings. Overholt was host of his own weekly program on WOOD-TV. Channel 8. in the 1950s and he worked with such coun­ try and western musical stars Hank Williams Sr. and Gene Autry. In the late 1950s he became a Chris­ tian and began to perform gospel music across the United States. Some of the songs he has written have been recorded and performed all over the world. Overholt tonight will perform a mix­ ture of some of his old cowboy songs and gospel favorites. Others who will appear at the Showcase will be Hosea Humphrey. Herb Roberts and Dwight and Gail Hoffman. There is no admission charge. Garden Club contest slated The Thomapple Garden Club again will have its annual garden contest just before the Summerfest celebration in Hastings To be eligible, gardens must be within five miles of the Hastings city limits. Categories will include vegetable gardens, 20x20 feet and under; vegetable gardens over 20 feet; patio gardens; small flower gardens; large flower gardens; children’s gardens; herb gardens; and organic gardens. Entries will be judged before Sum­ merfest. whicn will take place during the last weekend of August. Winners will be notified by phone and prizes will be awarded on the Saturday of Summerfest weekend. To enter, call Gen Hall at 795-3825 or Kathv Barden at 948-8424. Participants should includes their names, addresses, phone numbers and types of gardens. of the Year in wrestling in 1987 and has won Heartlands Teacher of the Year and the Stu­ dent Appreciation Award. The son of John and Hilda Rodgers of Hastings, he graduated from Hastings High School in 1976 and earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Western Michigan University. He taught industrial arts at Hastings High School, but was laid off in 1987 and went to Lakewood. He accepted his post at Heartlands in 1989. Rodgers and his wife. Melody, live in Hastings with their daughters, Lindsay and Jordan. Gravel mining request delayed The cream of the crop at Delton Kellogg Five members of Delton Kellogg High School's Class of 1991 shared "Highest Honors" with grade point averages of at least 3.85. They are (above photo, seated, from left) Amy Ferris, salutatorian Renee Harris Denice Noto, (standing, from left) valedictorian Greg Newman and Mike Remenak. Students receiving the "High Honors" distinction this year at Delton are (photo below, seated, from left) Kelly Karmes, Heather Vachon Tina Kimmey Mindy Tigchelaar, Jennifer Kirk, (standing, from left) Mike Muday, Shari Draper, Phil Struckmeyer Pavlo Gesmundo and Heidi Cook. Delton’s commencement is scheduled for Sunday, May 26, at the high school gymnasium. Thompson-McCully Company’s plans to gravel mine a parcel near Payne Lake and Bowens Mills roads will be delayed after action taken Thursday by the Yankee Springs Township Planning. The company’s request to have a public hearing on a special exception permit was denied. Instead, the Planning Commission scheduled the hearing for June 20. Questions about the amount of time before the revised mining ordinance goes into effect and legal time required to publish notice of the meeting were given as reasons for the delay. Several residents have raised objec­ tions to Thompson-McCully’s request, maintaining that the mining will have a negative impact on neighbors of the operation. Non-partisan vote eyed in Woodland Voters in Woodland next fall will be asked to approve amending the village charter to allow for non-partisan elections. The Village Council last week after a public hearing unanimously passed a resolution proposing the amendment. Village President Lester Forman said the village has sent letters to the offices of the state attorney general and the governor for approval. After the letters are returned, the village will begin work on setting up a special election for sometime in September or October. If local voters approve the request, the primary and general elections in February and March 1992 will be held for candidates without regard to party affiliation. Forman said going to non-partisan elections likely will attract more village residents because they won’t have to declare themselves as cither Democrats or Republicans. Bike-a-thon set in Hastings June 1 A bike-a-thon to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital will be held Saturday, June 1, in Hastings. Linda DeWitt, coordinator for the local fund-raiser, said the event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon, starting at the St. Rose Church parking lot. Riders may go as long or as far as they wish. Funds will be raised by riders based cn pledges for each mile ridden or cn flat rate donations. Sponsor forms may be picked up at local elementary schools. Riders who return S30 or more in pledges will receive a T-shirt. Those br­ inging in at least S75 will receive a bar­ rel tote bag and T-shirt. The participant who brings in the most funds will win a 10-spceJ bike in addition. All riders will receive certificates. For more information, call 945-3648. Exhibitors sought in Founder’s event Arts and crafts exhibitors are being sought for the 18th annual Delton Area Founders Weekend Arts and Crafts Fair in August. The event will be from noon to 8 p.m. Friday. Aug. 9. and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Aug. 10. Booths are 10x10 feet and are available for S20 per space. Space selec­ tion will be on a first-come, first-served basis and deadline to register is July 26. For more information, call Mike and Shelley Baker at 671-2352 days or 664-5074 evenings. ...with Worldwide Acceptance You can get the convenience of credit around town or around the world, with no annual fee, backed by a bank right here in your own hometown. tfiiv Sank — MEMBER FDIC — Hastings f Middleville Bellevue Nashville Caledonia Wayland 945-2401 ' 795-3338 ’ 763-9418 * 852-0790 ’ 891-0010 ’ 792-6201 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 23, 1991 — Page 3 Gov. Engler visits Barry County Tour stops include Nashville, Middleville, Hastings Governor Engler signs the visitors book at the County Seat Lounge In Hastings after a question and answer session there. He discussed liability insurance, welfare reform and '.he state of the economy. J-Ad Graphics News Service A. low-key trip through Hastings, Nashville and Middleville was taken through Southwest Michigan by Gov. John Engler last Friday. One stop was at the County Seat Lounge in Hastings for discussions with area businessmen. The malpractice crisis, the state of the economy and a recall campaign against him were topics discussed by the governor. In Nashville, he met with local dignitaries, business owners and school children during his brief visit. A tour of Bradford White, the largest employer in Barry County, was scheduled for Engler during his stop in Middleville. On his tour, Engler was accompanied by State Senator from the 13th District, Jack Welborn, and several county officials, Engler, who grew up in a small town not far from Mt Pleasant toM an audience in Nashville that he etyoyed getting out into rural communities, “getting off the expressways and talking to people who are hard-working people." Part of the trip around the county was taken in Welborn’s bus, the rest in the governor s car. Protesters in Hastings who were carrying signs decrying cuts in welfare programs did not have the chance to talk to the governor as he left the building by the front door. During his visit to Middleville, Governor Engler (second from right) took time to talk to officials of UAW Local 1002. Chairman of the Board, Richard Milock (left) watches as Engler talks to the president of the local Michael Lytle, (center) and chairman of the bargaining committee, Asher McGhee. Kellogg fifth and sixth graders gathered near Central Park to meet the governor. Blood drive goal topped at Hastings High School Local officals were on hand to welcome Governor Engler in Nashville. President Pro-Tern Ted Spoelstra (left) and village President Ray Hinckley (center) shake hands with Engler. State Senator Jack Welborn traveled with the Governor on the swing thorough Southwestern Michigan. Here, he talks to a local businessman as the protesters wait for Engler. Hastings High School topped its blood drive goal of 100 pints May 16 with a collected total of 102 pints. The Saxon spirit showed through despite the hot. muggy weather conditions and started another series of successful blood drives at the school. Student and adult volunteers organized and conducted the drive in conjunction with the Lansing Division of the American Red Cross’ Great Lakes Region Blood Services. Tara Harbison was student blood chairwoman and Jeanne Jarvis, the school’s assistant principal, was program director. Eberhard supermarket donated all canteen supplies at no cost, and Bosley Pharmacy and Dairy Qucen/Dog ’n Suds provided donor recognition gifts free of charge. WBCH Radio, J-Ad Graphics and numerous area merchants helped publicize the drive. Summer usually signals both a drop off in donations in blood due to vacations and an in­ crease in the need for safe blood and blood products due to accidents. The Red Cross tries to counter this by ensuring that blood banks are full during the last days of spring to carry the communities it serves through the summer season. The next Hastings Area Blood Drive will be at the United Methodist Church on Green Street Thursday, June 20, from noon until 5:45 p.m. Anyone with questions concerning the Red Cross Blood program or the donation process is encouraged to contact the Barry County Chapter of the American Red Cross at 945-3122. Governor Engler talks to a Bradford White employee on the assembly line during his tour of the water heater manufacturer. SPECIAL BANNER Graduation Issue Thursday, May 30th, 1991 Protestors in Hastings wait outside of the County Seat Lounge to confront Governor John Engler. They did not talk to the covemor went to his car from the front door. REACH THE IMPORTANT WEEKEND MARKET! Advertise Each Week In... The Hastings Banner Your Hometown, Barry County Newspaper Cail 948-8051 for Advertising Assistance SENIORS - If you want your picture included in this special issue,!_ but did not have it taken at White’s Photography, please leave your picture (with your name on the back) at the high school or Banner office by Friday, May 24th. PARENTS, EMPLOYERS — Honor your graduate with a special display ad. Call the Banner office for details — Phone 948-8051 �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 23, 1991 Viewpoints Overriding Headlee measure won ’tfatten school coffers As annual school elections approach in Bany County, it appears that none of the local districts are seeking extra millage this year. However, there will be a tax-related proposal for most voters to think about on the ballot June 10. Residents in the Hastings, Maple Valley and Thomapple Kellogg districts will be asked to override the Headlee Amendment. Contrary to popular belief, with these proposals, none of the four schools will be asking for more money than they now get. Rather, they will be trying to avoid a reduction in revenue. This once again demonstrates how the Headlee Amendment, since it was approved by voters statewide in 1978, has confused voters and created some alarming misconceptions about school funding. Under Headlee, whenever property assessments increase faster than inflation, school districts must roll back their millage rates so they get only an increase in revenue equal to the inflation rate. Sound confusing? It’s been made even more so by the state aid formula for funding schools. Let's say a resident’s property last year was valued at $50,000, which means that half, or $25,000, was taxable. But let’s say this year the assessed value jumped 20 percent to $60,000, while the inflation rate was only 4 percent. Normally, an extra $5,000 in taxes then would be subject to school millage. But the Headlee Amendment would say that only a 4 percent increase, or $1,000, can be taxed, rather than that 20 percent, therefore a reduction in millage is necessary. This leads to the biggest myth about school financing. Some people still believe that when local property assessments go up, the schools get that much more money in their coffers by simply levying the same millage rate. In most cases, it just isn't so. Because of the way the state aid formula works, when local revenue increases through property assessments, state aid support is reduced accordingly. So it is often that school districts don't get one more penny when the assessments rise. What's unfair is that when the Headlee Amendment is invoked, the schools not only lose local revenue, they also lose state aid, because the formula is based on so much per pupil and so much per mill. Thus, the schools aren't getting fat on local property tax increases. And with Headlee rollbacks, they're simply losing money they've had in the past. Though it certainly means a slight increase in property owners' taxes to allow districts to levy their full authorized millages, it's best to keep the schools funded at the same levels they have been. But don't think they are asking for more money with override proposals. Because of a weird and outdated funding system, they're forced to ask the electorate to let them keep money they already have. Rolling back millage rates a la Headlee consistently has proven itself not to be the right answer for both property owners and school districts. Reforming the school finance system is. Until then, let's override the Headlee Amendment on those ballot questions June 10 and give the schools the money they need. Letter's view of teachers lopsided To the Editor: In response to a letter written by Donald W. Johnson in the May 9 Banner: As a husband of a school teacher, I know the stuff she and other teachers went through to get their certification for teaching: 1. College for four or more years, depen­ ding on what their major is. 2. The cost, in excess of $30,000. Hopeful­ ly they can get some kind of grant to help. 3. When they do their student teaching “internship'* they do not get paid, they have (o pay to do it! 4. When the school day is over, the work is not finished for the teacher, they have to cor­ rect papers, prepare for the next school day and other subjects they teach. And they do not get paid overtime for this. This is out of their own time for family and time to relax. 5. Their dedication to our children so they have the education they deserve. Yes, some teachers are overpaid for what they do. I will not try to cover that up. But there also are teachers who are underpaid for their jobs. Furthermore, these people are shaping our future, by teaching our children and preparing them for their futures. Without these people, ours and our children’s futures would be dim. And as for teachers being paid for only nine months of work, you have to remember there are 12 months in a year. They have to make that money last for the three months they're not working. If it wasn’t for these people helping to educate our children, God help us if people who have lopsided views like Mr. Johnson's were teaching our children. Their futures would be shot to pieces. As for the summer vacation that every child and teacher gets: You have to know that the children can play, but the teachers have to go to school to keep their certificates to teach. So the teachers do not get a "break” from school. So if Mr. Johnson has a complaint, he should try to have one he knows something about, and not try to just get his name in the paper for one-sided views. This is from one of the many people who are sick and tired of Mr. Johnson's lopsided and biased views of the community and its school system. Donald C. Clinton Middleville Maturity needed to ride bikes To the Editor: Please tell me why: This has been bothering me. I need an ex­ planation. You have to be at least 16 and pass driver’s training and your driver’s test in order to drive a car on the road. For some it is easy, but others have a hard time qualifying for this treasured license. They spend hours studying and practicing for this test. This is as it should be, but why as soon as a child has legs long enough to reach the pedals can he legally ride a bike on the street? Nearly every day I read where one has been hit by a car. Some live, some don't. I can’t understand why they should be there at all. Some are only 5 and 6 years old. There is another side I never hear mention­ ed. Even when the driver is clearly not at fault in an accident, think of him or her, whichever the case may be, they have to live with this the rest of their lives. It’s something you never ‘Positive Peers’ makes a difference completely forget. It’s there ready to surface at any time. Why should children be riding in the street before they are old enough for a driver’s license. If they are not mature enough to drive a car in the street, they are not mature enough to ride a bike there. I know some won’t agree with me. but Lhey never hit a child as I did 15 years ago. Eldora Carpenter Delton Write us a Letter! To the Editor: Advertise your families GARAGE SALE in The BANNER Reach that important WEEKEND BUYERS MARKET! Hsings Banner Devoted to the Interests of Barry County since 1856 published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President Stephen Jacobs Treasurer For the best interests of our youth a pilot program "Positive Peers" was developed and implemented this school year. The program would not have been suc­ cessful had the high school staff, the high school students and Liz Kensington not been willing to network their efforts and interests with the “Just Say No" program. Many succeses can be realized when people are willing to get involved for the betterment of our community and to network their efforts with others in the process. I hope the example of involvement and the networking of concerns of all involved with the “Positive Peer" program will encourage others. After all. isn’t our community, youth and future worth it? Wendy Barnum Hastings Public Opiiiion= The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest The following guidelines have been established to help you: •Make your letter brief and to the point. •Letters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must include their signature, address and phone number. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. BoxB Hastings, Ml 49058 Who will be NBA champions? The demanding “second season" of the NBA, the playoffs, now is down to the final four teams, the Los Angeles Lakers, Portland Trail Blazers. Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons. Which of the four do you think will win the NBA championship? John Jacobs Vice President Frederic Jacobs Secretary Newsroom David T. Young tEditon Elaine Gilbert (Auistant Editor) Todd Tubergen ispom Editor) Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Sue Hinckley Sandra Ponsetto Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. - noon. Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Phyllis Bowers Subscription Rates: $13 per year in Barry County SI5 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings. Mi 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) Gabe Griffin, Hastings: Don Moore, Hastings: Jeremy Horan, Hastings: Jody Stafford, Hastings: Chris Youngs, Hastings: Derek Gonzales, Hastings: “I wouldn’t bet against Portland. They were there last year and they know what it takes to win.” “I’d probably say the Pistons. They seem to be able to put it together whenever they need to.” “The Bulls. They have Michael Jordan and they “I’ll take the Lakers. They look like a brand new team. They have played as well as they have in a long time.” “I hope the Pistons do, but I think the Bulls will win. Detroit has too many injuries.” “The Lakers. They have played well and have been very consistent this season.” arc playing very well right now.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 23, 1991 — Page 5 FTNAN-CM. fumbbedby...Mark D. Christensen of Edward D. Jones & Co. Stock certificates could soon be obsolete Tops will be played during Memorial Day services Monday in many local communities to honor U.S. soldiers and sailors who gave their lives for their country. Several communities also will have parades. Memorial Day Parades planned Memorial Day parades and activities to honor soldiers and sailors who gave their lives for their country will be held in Four communities in Barry County next weekend. Parades and grave-side services make up most of the activities that will be held next Monday. Some of the community activities include: Hastings The Hastings Memorial Day Parade opens at 10 a.m. from the Hastings City Garage parking lot at Boltwood and State streets. The parade will continue down Main Street to the Barry County Courthouse, where a wreath will be laid at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The parade will continue to Broadway, turn north and go to Tyden Park. A wreath will be laid there in the Thomapple River to honor U.S. sailors. The assembly will go to Riverside Cemetery where a wreath will be laid at the grave of the last veteran to be buried at the cemetery. Grave-side services also will Local man elected officer of state orthopedic group Larry Blessing of Hastings has been elected secretary of the Michigan Association or Or­ thopedic Technologists. Blessing has been an employee at Hastings Orthopedic Clinic since 1977, when he moved to the community and became associated with the first local orthopedic surgery practice, with Dr. Clark D. Moore. The practice has evolved and is now staffed by Drs. Kenneth Merriman and Darryl S. Larke. Blessing has been an orthopedic technician for the past 20 years. He has been active with the Michigan Association of Orthopedic Technologists since he became certified in 1983. He was elected to the state position May 18. include a salute and taps played on bugle. Art Cook, commander of the Hastings American Legion Post, said the wreath will be laid at the grave of Lewis Bishop who died last week at the age of 93. Bishop served in the U.S. air corps in France during World War I. Hickory Corners The parade, sponsored by the Hickory Comers Fire Club, will begin at 10 a.m. Monday at Cadwallader Park. Included will be Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops, horses, vintage and classic cars and the color guard from the Hickory Comers Post of the American Legion. One Fire Club official called it "sort of a doodah parade." Grand Marshal of the parade will be Freida Butler. A ceremony, under the auspices of the local Legion, will take place at the cemetery after the parade. The Fire Club also will have concession stands witlrhot dogs, cotton candy, beverages and baked goods. Proceeds will be used for projects that benefit the area. Middhville The annual Middleville Memorial Day Parade through Middleville steps off at 10:15 a.m. on May 27. Anyone who is part of a unit, club, organization or has an interesting mobile ve­ hicle, is being invited to join in Those who would like to march in the parade may call Jim Maichele at 945-2491. One of the changes occurring in the securities industry is the impending elimina­ tion of stock certificates. Traditionally, when you purchase a stock or bond, you receive a certificate as evidence of ownership. The certificate represents tangible proof of your investment. When you decide to sell the security, you give up your certificate in exchange for money. Simply enough. Actually, it’s not quite this simple. The broker who sells your stock for you has only five business days to get your certificate to the broker representing the buyer. Then your name is removed from the corporate books as a registered owner, the name of the new owner is registered, and finally a new cer­ tificate is issued and delivered to the new owner. The Oct. 19, 1987. stock market crash magnified the weaknesses of such a paper­ intensive system in our automated society. What’s the solution? The Group of Thirty, an international group of bankers and securities executives dedicated to speeding up the processing of security trades, sees the answer in replacing stock cer­ tificates with a paperless, electronic system called book entry. Actually, electronic book entry has been around for a long time. U.S. Treasury cer­ tificates are available to individuals only in book-entry form. In addition, most investors have their mutual-fund shares held in “non­ certificate,*’ or book-entry form. And many new issues of government, corporate and municipal bonds are now registered only in book-entry form. Investors generally accept this with no problem. There is little doubt that such a system for stocks would be less costly and jnore efficient. Security settlement would be reduced to three days from the current five-day settlement. This alone would make U.S. markets more ef­ ficient and globally competitive, a major con­ cern in the 1990s. Critics of an electronic book-entry system claim that small-investors would be scared away from a ‘‘certificate-less” market. A re­ cent survey by U.S. Banknote Corporation, a company that prints stock certificates, showed that 81 percent of 750 investors surveyed op­ posed the elimination of stock certificates. Their major concerns were potential computer error and collapse of a brokerage firm. The debate continues, but the outcome is almost certain to be an electronic book-entry system. The target date is 1993, but realistically the move would take longer. The stock certificate has become a symbol of investing. Like most traditions, it will be hard to see it go. However, as generations change, so does the way we do business. Soon, the stock cert ficz.te may be as obsolete as the manual typewriter that once processed it. — STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close Change AT&T 36’/. +’/. Ameritech 58’/. +7, Anheuser-Busch 50’/. +•/. Chrysler 12’/, —’/. Clark Equipment 277. +’/> CMS Energy 26’/. +2 Coca Cola 56 +27. Dow Chemical 53’/. +27. Exxon 59 +2’/. Family Dollar 19 —7> Ford 323/. + ’/. General Motors 36’/. + 7. Great Lakes Bancorp 12’/. —’/> Hastings Mfg. 45 +’/> IBM 1017. —47. JCPenney 547. +1 Johnson & Johnson 937. +17. Kmart 433/. +37. Kellogg Company 947. + 27. McDonald’s 347. +17. Sears 38 +1 Southeast Mich. Gas 177. +1 Spartan Motors 97. —7. Upjohn 427—7. Gold $356.50 -$3.00 Silver $4.05 —$.01 Dow Jones 2906.08 +19.23 Volume 187,000,000 Advertise Garage Sales in the Banner! Nashville Larry Blessing 891-9239 795-7803 Sponsored by the Nashville Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Memorial Day program kicks off at 10 a.m. at the Thornapple River Bridge. A wreath will be laid in the water to honor U.S. sailors. Services continue at the Lakeview Cemetery to honor fallen soldiers. Plant Location 2290 N. Patterson Rd. Middleville, Mich. 49333 • BIDS • The Delton Kellogg School District is accepting sealed bids on All Weather Track surface removal-and to install new surface. Bids should be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools, 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Ml 49046 and should be clearly labeled “Track Surface Bids”. Bids are due by 3:30 p.m. June 7, 1991. Specifications available upon request at the Administration Office at 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan 49046. David S. McDuffee ATTORNEY AT LAW 9809 Cherry Valley Caledonia. Ml 49316 891-2112 or 1-8OO-594-5119 OLVERINE PAVING, Inc • Divorce • Real Estate • Business • Probate k Morris O. Hill Hastings native will head firm Hastings native Morris O. “Moe” Hill has been elected president of the Baltimore Ther­ mal Energy Corporation. Hill, a 1944 graduate of Hastings High School, has served as the firm’s vice president and general manager since 1987. Baltimore Thermal operates the district steam system serving the majority downtown commercial buildings, major hospitals, universities and city and federal government office buildings. Under Hill’s leadership. Baltimore Thermal has emerged as a growing alternative source of energy for downtown Baltimore. The firm is one of district steam systems owned by the New York-based United Thermal Corp. The six subsidiary operations make United one of the nation’s largest suppliers of steam energy. Hill, after graduating from Hastings High School, attended the universities of Michigan. Colorado and Texas. He has degrees in organic chemistry, physics and physical chemistry. OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 9-5 NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read weekly in The Hastings BANNER. 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Seaver. 64. of 7081 Divi­ sion Street, Crooked Lake, Delton passed away Wednesday, May 15, 1991 at Battle Creek Health Systems, Leila Site. Mr. Seaver was bom on June 25, 1926 in Battle Creek, the son of Earl J. and Helen B. (Gorsch) Seaver. He attended Battle Creek Schools and graduated from Lakeview High School in 1944. He moved to Crooked Lake in 1989. He was married to Dorothy H. Mumford on January 29, 1945 in Battle Creek. He was a Veteran of World War II and served in the Air Corps. He was employed at Clark Equipment Company for 40 years, retiring in 1986. Mr. Seaver was a member of the Lakeview School Board for 10 years, Township Recrea­ tion Board for 20 years, Omni Credit Union for 5 years, involved with Boy Scouts and Lake­ view Schools booster groups, PTA, Metcalf Lodge #419 and a memberof the Crooked Lake Association. . Mr. Seaver is survived by his wife, Dorothy; sons, Earl Seaver III of DeKalb, Illinois, Larry L. Seaver of Parchment, Thomas A. Seaver and Scott W. Seaver, both of Delton; a daughter, Patricia H. Seaver of Delton; two sisters, Viola Niebauer of Delton and Phyllis Hoskins of Climax; nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held Friday, May 17 at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home with Reverend Michael Johnston from Lakeside Baptist Church officiating. Burial was in Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Lakeview High School or charity of one’s choice. Judith K. Cummings MIDDLEVILLE - Judith K. Cummings, 45 of 430 Charles Street, Middleville passed away Friday, May 17, 1991 al Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Mrs. Cummings was bom December 13, 1945 in Irving Township, Barry County, the daughter of George and Iva (Rose) Taggart. She was raised in Irving Township. She attended the Wood Country School and graduated from Middleville High School. She was married to Victor J. Cummings on July 27, 1963. She resided at her present address for the past 20 years. Employment included: Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, Middleville Branch of Hastings City Bank, school bus driver for Middleville Schools, Lescoa Manufacturing in Middleville and Hastings Manufacturing Company. She was a member of Cornerstone Wesleyan Church. Mrs. Cummings is survived by her husband, Victor, two sons, Jeff Cummings of Zion, Illi­ nois and Andy Cummings of Middleville; one daughter, Michelle Cummings of Middleville; one grandson; two sisters, Helen Shellenbarger of Middleville and Patricia Buell of Vicksburg; two brothers, Glenn Taggart of Grand Rapids and Richard Taggart of Hastings. She was preceded in death by three brothers, James, Gene and Martin Taggart Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 21 at the Cornerstone Wesleyan Church with Reverend Jeffrey Lee officiating. Burial was in Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. (Obituaries continued on page 13) ATTEND SERVICES ------------- Hastings Area--------------------------HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Count, choir director. Sunday morning 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.. Morning Worship; 4:45 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD, 502 E. Bond. Hastings. Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. 948-2529. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser­ vice — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar. 2415 McCann Rd., Irving. Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ day Mass 11:00 a.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church Streets, Philip L. Brown. Pastor. Church phone 616/945-9574. Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. (nursery attendant). Senior High Youth 6 p.m. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship service over WBCH AMFM at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. Wednesday, and Thursday Nar­ cotics Anonymous 12:00 noon. Wednesday Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursday Bell Choir rehearsal 6:30 p.m., and Chancel Choir rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Saturday Co-Dependents Anonymous 9 a.m. Thursday. May 23 - CROP Walk Planning Meeting. 7:00 p.m.. Room 118. Sunday. May 26 - Memorial Sunday Dedication of Memorials and Memorial Remembrances and Prayers; Peace with Justice Sunday; Last Sunday Fish Bow! Offering for Hunger. Thursday. May 30 - Thor­ napple Manor Birthday Party. Sun­ day. June 2 - Start Summer Schedule with one Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. followed by Coffee Fellowship at 10:30 a.m.; Recogni­ tion of Graduating Seniors; 90th Birthday Open House for Hazel Conycr 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. — No Gifts Please. Thursday. June 6 Bazaar Workshop 9:00 a.m. Fri­ day, June 7 - Visually Impaired Persons meet at church at 11:00 a.m. to go to Gun Lake. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, (The Bible Church) Bring Your Bible. 600 Pow,'ll Road. I mile East of Hastings. Our Motto: "The Bible, the whole Bi­ ble. and nothing but the Bible". Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m. May 19th - Message — If you have nothing to praise the Lord for! Why? Thursday - 7:30 p.m. prayer time. SMM for girls 8-11 and Youth Meeting, ages 12-20. Pastor Emeritus. Rus Sarver. Phone 945-9224. Every Sunday is Friend­ ship Day. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings, Michigan, G. Kent Keller, Pastor. Eileen Higbee, Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday, May 26 9:30 and 11:00 Morning Worship Services. Nursery provided. Broad­ ens* of this service over WBCHAM and FM; 9:50 Church School Classes for all ages; 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Dining Room. Monday, May 27 - Closed. Wednesday. May 29 - 7:30 Chance! Choir rehearsal. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. James Leitzman Pastor. Sun-, day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings, Michigan 948-8004. James R. Barrett. Asst. Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service, Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00. Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7: 00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Prycr meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir pracicc. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings, Ml 49058. Pastor Robert Kersten. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard, 945-5974. Worship Services — Sunday, 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. 4-H meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study, Wednesdays, 5: 15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers. 801 Barber Rd., Hastings. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. May 26 - 8:00 Holy Communion; 9: 15 Church School (all ages); 10: 30 Holy Communion; AAL Branch after. Thursday. May 23 11: 30 Ruth Circle; 3:30-9:30 pic­ ST. ROSE CATHOLIC torial directory; 7:30 Ad. Choir. CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. Friday. May 24 - 3:30-9:30 pic­ Father Leon Pohl, Pastor. Saturday torial directory. Saturday. May 25 Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 10:00-6:00 pictorial directory. 8: 00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confes­ Monday. May 27 - 6:00 Pos. Paren­ sions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. ting. Tuesday. May 28 - 9:30 Worn. Bib. St.; 9:30 Wordwat­ chers. 11:15 C.S. Lewis; 4:30 Outreach. Wednesday. May 29 MOST HOLY ROSARY 7:00 Stephen Support. CHURCH, 314 E. Main St.. Mid­ HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF dleville. ML Phone 765-3073. GOD, 1674 West State Road. Traditional Latin Mass 4:30 p.m. Hastings. Michigan. James A. every Sunday. Confession and Campbell, Pastor. Sunday School Rosary 4:15 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK 7:00 p.m. arc: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6547 ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or First grade); Lacey Rd.. Lacey. Mass: Sunday Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz 8: 30 a.m. (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC Adult Bible Study - no age limits. CHURCH, 11252 Floria Rd.. Delton. Masses: Saturday. 5:00 p.m.; Stnday, 11 a.m. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses. JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service Middleville Area Delton Area CHURCH OF GOD, 7th DAY, Banficld, Michigan. Services 10 a.m. each Saturday. Call 671-4100. or Box 42. Bedford. Mich. 49020. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Ccuar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S., Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hastings and lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFABINCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS MwnbwF.O.I.C THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY ‘ Prescriptions'' ■ 11(1 S. Jefferson • 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770Ccok Rd. - Hastings. Michigan _________________________________ _ _________________________ J Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Castor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Satur­ day Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9: 30 a.m. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev. Mary Horn officiating. Banfldd United Methodist Church Sunday School................ 9:00 a.m. Church............................. 9:30 a.m. Country Chapel United .Methodist Sunday School............... 9:30 a.m. Church............................ 10:30 a.m. (._______ John E. King________ ) Jean V, Colvin_______ J PRAIRIEVILLE * John E. King. 67 of Prair­ ieville passed away Sunday, May 5, l4>Qi at Pennock Hospital. Hastings. Mr. King was born November 8, 1923 in Rockport, Massachuetts, the son of Anthony J. and Margaret (Sheean) King. He was a retired Chief Petty Officer with the United Slates Coast Guard, retiring after a 20 year career. He was a member of the American Legion in Rockport, Massachusetts. Mr. King is survived by his wife, Marilynn G.; his children, Jerry (Brenda) King of Chatta­ nooga, Tennessee, Judy (Dr. Stan) Pierce, Jill (Bill) Covington of St. Petersburg, Joan King, all of Sl Petersburg, Joni King, JohnE. King II, Jeffrey King, all of Plainwell; 15 grandchil­ dren; one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Jeff, George and Jerry King. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 7, at the Delton United Methodist Church with Pastor William A. Hertel officiat­ ing. Ashes will be returned to Rockport, Massachusetts. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home, Delton._________________ CLOVERDALE - Jean V. Colvin, 85 of 1764 Woodland Drive, Long Lake, Cloverdale passed away Sunday, May 19, 1991 at Plain­ well Pines Nursing Center. Mrs. Colvin was bom December 23,1905 in Kalamazoo. She attended Kalamazoo Central. She was a supervisor with the former Bryan Paper Company in Kalamazoo for 30 years, retiring in 1966. She was a member of First Reformed Church, Kalamazoo. She was married to Ronald Colvin Decem­ ber 20,1924. She came from Kalamazoo to lhe Long Lake home 23 years ago. Mrs. Colvin is survived by her husband, Ronaid; seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Clara Valstar; two sons, Ronald F. Colvin in 1977 and Dale R. Colvin in 1989. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 22 with Reverend William A. Hertel officiat­ ing. Burial was in Ml Ever-Rest Memorial Park in Kalamazoo. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association of Southwest Michi­ gan, envelopes available at the funeral home. ( James B. Holes ) FLORIDA - James B. Holes, 90 of Sarasota, Florida and formerly of the Barry County area passed away Tuesday, May 21, 1991 at East Manor Nursing Center in Sarasota, Florida. Mr. Holes was bom November 24, 1900 in Barry County. He was raised in Barry County and attended schools there. He graduated from University of Michigan and was a member of the Alumni Club. He was married to Gertrude L. Goldring December 4, 1924. He resided in several Michigan communities before moving to Sarasota, Florida from Hillsdale in 1965. Mr. Holes owned and operated drug stores in Jackson and Hillsdale Counties for 45 years. He was a registered pharmacist in Michigan and Florida. He was a member of Michigan Masonic Lodge #33, Moslen Temple in Detroit, Past District Deputy Instructor of Michigan Blue Lodge, member Sarasota Rotary Club, Past President Hillsdale Rotary Club. Mr. Holes is survived by four nieces, Carol A. Plummer of Middleville, Marcia Loftus of Manistique, Shirley Kidder of Hastings and Cynthia Miller of Manistique. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude on July 9, 1989. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 24 at the Irving Township Cemet­ ery with Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. Memorial contributions may be made the Rotary Club of Sarasota, P.O. Box 2766, Sarasota, Florida, 34230 or any charitable organization. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Q - Ruth I. Chaffee) HASTINGS - Ruth I. Chaf­ fee, 67 of 1208 East Quimby Road, Hastings, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 1991 at her residence. Mrs. Chaffee was bom on March 15,1924 in Kennan, Wisconsin, the daughter of James and Myrtle (Heacock) Rider. She was raised in Wisconsin and Hastings and attended schools there. She was married to Shirley Keith Chaffee on April 14, 1944 and has lived at her present address for the past 25 years. She was employed at Hastings Manufactur­ ing Company for about four years and 10 years at the Thomapple Manor, retiring in 1980. Mrs. Chaffee is survived by her husband, Shirley Keith; two sons, Richard Rider, Thomas Chaffee both of Hastings; two daught­ ers, Shirley Shade and Cindy Briggs both of Hastings; nine grandchildren, four great grand­ children; thfee sisters, Martha Thompson of Hastings, Nancy Yelkin of Wall, South Dako­ ta, Mayme Buckallew of Kalamazoo; four brothers, Raymond Rider of Hastings, Charles Rider of Newaygo, James Rider of Scottsville and Frank Rider of Middleville; many nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Friday, May 17 at Hastings Township Cemetery with Pastor Michael J. Anton officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Society or Good Samaritan Hospice of Barry County. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Sherman W. Johnson MIDDLEVILLE - Sherman W. Johnson, 72 of 500 Lincoln Street, Middleville, passed away Thursday, May 16, 1991 at Pennock Hospital. Respecting his wishes there will be no funer­ al services. Arrangements were by Lhe Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Q Troy ADen Boise NASHVILLE - Troy Allen Boise, 20,6355 Thomapple Lake Road, Nashville passed away Wednesday, May 15, 1991 at Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids due to injuries of an auto accident. Troy was born March 5, 1971 in Battle Creek, the son of Roy and Carolyn (Farkas) Boise. He was raised in the Nashville and Vermontville areas. He attended Maple Valley High School. He was employed at Klein Construction Company. Before that at Pizza Hut and Burger King in Hastings. He attended the Nashville Assembly of God and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Troy is survived by his parents, Roy and Carolyn Boise, Nashville; three brothers, John of Bath, Jim of Charlotte and Tim at home; five sisters, Cathy Tyler, Kim Dixon, both of Illi­ nois, Lisa Bowe of Maryland, Tammy Robin­ son of Nashville and Tina Boise of Mason; grandparents, Robert and Faye Ballard of Nashville; an uncle, Ray Boise of Nashville; many friends, especially, Carrie. Funeral services were held Saturday. May 18 at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funer­ al Home with Reverend Robert Taylor officiat­ ing. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery, Bellevue. Memorial contributions may be made to the Troy Boise Memorial Fund. Ivis C. Sutter MIDDLEBURY - Ivis C. Suiter, 69 of 511 Redbud Lane, Middlebury, passed away Monday, May 13, 1991 at home after an extended illness. Mr. Sutler was bom December 16, 1921 in Hopedale, Illinois. He married Joan Zook on June 8, 1943. He is survived by his wife; three sons, Kenneth E. and James, both of Clarksville, and Robert of Middleville; eight grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Ray (Odella) Shank of Dixon, Illinois and Mrs. Al (Hilda) Kurtz of Sarasota, Florida; two brothers, Mcrvin of Sarasota and Eldo of Cottonwood, Arizona. He was preceded in death by one brother, Omar. ’ Mr. Sutler lived and worked many years in the Clarksville area before moving to Northern Indiana in the mid 1970*s. Funeral services were held at Griner Conser­ vative Mennonite Church with burial in Griner Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Miller Funeral Home. Mr. Sutter was retired one year ago from Kirsch Manufacturing and was a member oflhe Griner Conservative Mennonite Church. Memorials may be given to the United Cancer Service of Elkhart County. Q Bert Morgan, Jr.J DELTON - Bert Morgan, Jr., 62 of 9063 Enzian Road, Delton and formerly of Augusta passed away Sunday, May 19,1991 at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo. Mr. Morgan was born May 14,1929 in Ionia. He was employed as a truck driver for Knap­ pen Milling and Knappen Molasses in Augusta for 38 years. He was a member of the Delton Moose Lodge #1649. He lived the past 23 years at the Enzian Road address. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and gardner. He was married to Ellen Whipple July 17, 1948 in SL Johns Mr. Morgan is survived by his wife, Ellen; two daughters, Mrs. Kay Baker and Kristina Chapman, both of Delton; three sons, Kevin Morgan of Hastings, Keith Morgan and Kelly Morgan, both of Delton; 11 grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Sara Gee of Carson City and Mrs. Helen Kohagen of Fowler; three brothers, Olen Morgan of Kent City, Clarence Morgan of Souty Lyons and Robert Morgan of Sl George, Utah. He was preceded in death by his parents , Bert Morgan, Sr. and Alma (Ostrander) Morgan; seven brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 22 with Pastor Kenneth Harger officiating. Burial was at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurses Association of Southwest Michigan, envelopes available at the funeral home. ( Lewis Herbert Bishop ) CASS CITY - Mr. Lewis Bishop of Cass City, passed away Friday, May 17, 1991, at Tender Care, Cass City, after a lenghty illness. He was bom December 26, 1897, in Hast­ ings, lhe son of lhe late Mr. and Mrs. Herbert and Louise Geiger Bishop. Mr. Bishop was united in marriage to Miss Janet Maloney March 2, 1929, in South Bend, Indiana, making their home in Lake Ocessa. Mr. and Mrs. Bishop came to Cass City in 1948 from Detroit where they became the owners and operators of Bishop Hardware. In 1959, Mr. Bishop became Postmaster in Cass City, retiring in 1965. He was one of the two remaining area veterans of World War I serving in lhe Army Flying Corps in France. He has also been a charter member of lhe Ameri­ can Legion Post #45, Hastings a member of the VFW Post #3644, Cass City, past member of lhe National Postmasters Association and the Cass City Rotary Club. Mr. Bishop was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Cass City. He is survived by his wife, Janet; one son, Mr. Lewis James Bishop and his wife Jan of Big Rapids; two granddaughters, Miss Belinda Bishop of Kansas City, Missouri and Miss Rebecca Bishop of Big Rapids; one grandson, Mr. Thomas Bishop of Battle Creek; one brother, Mr. Frederick Bishop of Traverse City and one sister Mrs. Hilda Zerbel of Hastings. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Orlie and Richard and four sisters, Elva, MargareL Helen and Louise. A military memorial service was held Sunday at Littles Funeral Home, Cass City. Funeral services for Mr. Bishop was conducted Monday, May 20 at Littles Funeral Home, with Reverend Peter Russell, Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Cass City, officiating. Interment with military graveside honors were held Tuesday, May 21 in Riverside Cemetery, Hastings. Reverend Charles P. McCabe III officiated at the Committal service. (Alvy Ixmis Havens J HASTINGS • Alvy Louis Havens, 75 of 435 East Colfax Street. Hutingt. passed away Monday, Mav 20,1991 at his son's residence in Lexington. Kentucky. Mr.*’" ns was born on December 11,1915 in Eiwood, Indiana, the son of Grant and Wilmetta (Marshall) Havens. He was raised in Elwood and attended school there, graduating from Elwood High School and then attended Ball State Teachers College receiving his Masters Degree in Education and Administra­ tion in 1947. While at Ball State he participated in football and basketball. During the period of 1940 to 1946 he also was assistant football coach at Central High School in Muncie, Indiana. He was married to Betty M. Parscll Novem­ ber 26, 1937. He served as principal at Eden High School in Eden, Indiana from 1946 to 1949, as principle at Summitville High School in Summitville, Indiana from 1949 to 1951 and then changed career to sale; and became asso­ ciated with QSP, Inc., Readers DigesL Came to Hastings in 1955 from Lancaster, Ohio. He retired in 1981 as Western Michigan District Salesmanager for the company. He was a member of the former Hastings Civic Theater Group and was the first president of lhe Hast­ ings High School Athletic Boosters. Mr. Haveus is survived by three sons, Dr. Dennis L. Havens of Lexington, Kentucky, Thomas E. Havens of Niles and Barry L. Havens of Interlochen; ten grandchildren; one sister, Goldie Shelterly of Anderson, Indiana; one brother, Paul Havens of Uniontown, Pennsylvania. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty on March 14, 1986; five brothers and three sisters. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 24 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings with Reverend Philip L. Brown offi­ ciating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Samaritan Hospice of Barry County. Q Nail R. Castelein J HASTINGS - Nial R. Castelein, 83 of 3891 East Quimby Road, Hastings, passed away Monday, May 20, 1991 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Castelein was bom on October 5, 1907 in Hastings Township, Barry County, the son of William and Myrtle (Reid) Castelein. He was raised in Hastings Township and attended the Quimby School and Hastings High School. Has resided at his present address for the past 47 years. Mr. Castelein was married to Dorothy A. Otis on April 5, 1929. He was employed at the Union Steam Pump Company in Battle Creek from 1932 to 1944 and then employed at the E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings until he retired in 1970. He was a member of Quimby United Methodist Church, 45 year life member of the Hastings LO.O.F. #57, the Rebekahs #53, Hastings Moose Lodge #628, Bliss Retirees, Barry County Police Association, Democratic Party and a 20 year Hastings Township Trustee. Mr. Castelein is survived by his wife, Dorothy; son’s, William Castelein of Middle­ ville, Ronald Castelein of Huntsville, Alaba­ ma; daughter, Peggy Segur of Delton; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brother, Char­ les Castelein. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 23, at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend James Noggle officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Quimby United Methodist Church or charity of one’s choice. Q Olive E. Vandercar ) WOODLAND - Olive E. Vandecar, 83, formerly of Woodland, passed away Thursday, May 16,1991 at the Mercy Manor in Grayling. Mrs. Vandecar was bom September 20, 1907 in Ionia County, the daughter of Anthony and Minnie (Pedderson) Laux. She was married to Leon Vandecar on May 10,1923, he preceded her in death August 20, 1977. Mrs. Vandecar is survived by five sons: Maurice and Kenneth Vandecar of Lansing, Calvin of Rives Junction, Larry of Irving and Terry of Grayling; three daughters, Maxine Anderson of Woodland, Leona Tressler of Coldwater and Sandra Comp of Milford; 11 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mary Near of Middleville, Wilma Houghton and Dorothy Laux of Ionia. She was also preceded in death by one son Elton Vandecar February 21, 1991. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 18 at lhe Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Reverend George Speas officiating. Burial was in Woodland Memorial Park. ( Alvina L. “Nonie’’ Bettison ) KALAMAZOO - Alvina L. “Nonie" Betti­ son, 73 of 710 Collins, Kalamazoo, formerly of Hickory Comers, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 1991 at Borgess Medical Center. Mrs. Bettison was born on March 3, 1918 in Kalamazoo. She attended school through the 11th grade. She was employed as a sales lady at lhe former Lerner’s of Kalamazoo for 12 years. Was a former employee and owner of Pauline’s Dress Shop in Kalamazoo for several years. Lived most of her lifetime in lhe Hickory Comers and Kalamazoo areas. She loved and raised many cats. She was married to Thomas Bettison in 1937 for 30 years. Mrs. Bettison is survived by one sister, Char­ line Burdick of Kalamazoo; six nieces and nephews. Mrs. Bettison was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas; brother, Daryl Watson. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 24 at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Cremation to follow service and private burial of cremains at a later date. Visitation will be Thursday, May 24,7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Memorial contributions may be made to Kalamazoo Humane Society or Arboridge Nursing Home, envelopes available at the funeral home. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 23, 1991 — Page 7 Legal Notices Synopsis Regular Meeting JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD May 8 Reports of Committee** Pr®*ented. Approved motion to adopt resolution for Articles of Incorporation of the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority­ Motion approved to include Township Planning costs in total project cost* for Fine Lake Sewage Disposal System. Appointed Wendell Strickland to serve on Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority. Approved contract with Stuart Lowe for Custodial Work and Lowncare. Approved voucher* in amount of $32.714.51. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Stevens (5/23) Whear-McConneli plan to wed on August 10 Mr. and Mrs. William Whear of Rockford, Mich., announce the engagement of their daughter, Karen Lynn, to Dean Lawren Mc­ Connell, son of Dr. and Mrs. Lynn McCon­ nell of Hastings. Karen is a graduate of Michigan State University with a bachelor's degree in marketing. She is an account executive for AT&T. Dean is a Hastings High School graduate. He has a bachelor’s degree in engineering from M.S.U. and is account manager for the Anti Lock Brake Division of Kelsey Hayes of Romulus. An Aug. 10 wedding is planned. Gehls to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Ralph (Hank) and Thelma Gehl will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family get-together and dinner. Their children are Larry and Marcia Gehl of Drummond Island, Nancy and Lenn Suiter­ field of Sanford, James Gehl (deceased). Susan and David Fleischmann of Caledonia, and Michael Gehl of Tempe, Ariz. They have 10 grandchildren, and five great­ grandchildren. They were married on May 31, 1941, in St. Joseph’s Leighton Catholic Church, by the Rev. Racette. They arc currently members of Holy Family Catholic Church, with the Rev. J. Cusack as pastor. Morris-Miller announce Oct. 12 wedding plans William and Nancy Norris of Hastings have announced the engagement of their daughter. Joan Louise, to Shane Phillip Miller, son of Dale and Cynthia Miller of Bellevue. Joan is a 1987 graduate of Hastings High School and a 1990 graduate of Kellogg Com­ munity College. She is employed as an ad­ ministrative assistant at School Employees Credit Union in Battle Creek. Shane is a 1986 graduate of Bellevue High School and is employed as a blow-molder at Asmo Manufacturing in Battle Creek. An Oct. 12 wedding is being planned. Blair-Colquitt united in marriage April T1 Sheri Sue Blair and David Charles Colquitt Jr. exchanged wedding vows April 27 at the First United Methodist Church in Siler City. N.C. Sheri is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Larry Lee Blair, and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Heckman, all of Hastings. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1983 and attended Michigan State University and North Carolina State University David is the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Charles Colquitt of Colleyville. Texas (formerly of Siler City). He is a 1977 graduate of Jordan Matthews High School and a 1981 graduate of the University of North Carol ia Michelle Duits of Hastings served as her sister's matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Beth Dowell and Lynn Colquitt, sister and sister-in-law of the groom. The groom’s father served as best man. Groomsmen were Joe Colquitt and Gary Dowell, brother and brother-in-law of lhe groom. Ward Clayton, friend of the groom, was an usher. The bride’s nephew. Ryan Duits of Hastings, was ring bearer. The groom's niece. Caroline Colquitt, was flower girl. Ann Sullivan Bowen, friend of the bride, attended the guest register. Following the ccremonv. the bride's parents hosted a reception at the Siler City Country Club. After a honeymoon to St. Thomas. U.S. Virgin Islands, the couple now lives in Raleigh. N.C. Hooker-Lycka announce 1992 marriage intentions Darwin and Dorothy Hooker announce the engagement of their son. Darin Michael Hooker, to Trina Uldcne L'.cka of Owosso, Mich. Darin and Trina are major.ng in elementary education at Western Michigan University. An Aug. 22. 1992. wedding is being planned. Cards suggested for Mrs. Showalter’s birthday Pam Pearson and Louise Reickford are in­ viting friends and relatives to s’iare in the oc­ casion of Mrs. Fordyce (Melissa) Showalter's 95th birthday June 4 by sending cards. The cards may be sent to 2895 East Quimby Road. Hastings, 49C58. ‘55 Plus’ group to meet May 30 The "55 Plus" group will meet for a picnic at noon Thursday. May 30. at Hastings Fish Hatchery Park. In case of rain, lhe group will meet at Grace Wesleyan Church. 1302 S. Hanover. Guests will be "The Dulcimers." Those attending are asked to bring a dish to pass. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF MORTGAGE by Advertisement To: Donald F. Herrick Anne K. Herrick 5999 Lammers Road Hosting*. Michigan. 49058 DEFAULT having been mode In the condition of a certain mortgage mode the 12th day of May. 1989. by Donald F. Herrick and Anne K. Herrick, his wife. 5999 Lammers Road. Hasting*. Michigan, as Mor­ tgagor, to Secured Equities. Inc., a Michigan Cor­ poration. 2035 Hogback Rood. Ann Arbor. Michigan, as Mortgagee, and recorded May 15. 1989. !n Liber 482. Page 405, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due ond un­ paid. a* of April 18. 1991. the date the mortgage balance was declared due and payable, the sum of $61,599.67 matured principal; and the further sum of $3,732.55. which sum represents accrued in­ terest at 15%. As a result, as of April 18. 1991. the total amount due on said mortgage is $65,332.22. No suit or proceeding at law or equity has been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgage, and the power of sale contained in said mortgage having become operative by reason of such default; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on June 14. 1991. at 2:00 p.m.. at the South entrance of the Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hasting*. Barry County. Michigan, the land* and premises secured by such mortgage, will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the pur­ pose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid upon sold mortgage, together with legal costs, accrued Interest, and charge* of sole, including an attorney fee a* provided by law and in said mortgage. The land* and premises secured by said mor­ tgage ore located in the Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and described a* foMows. towit: Beginning at a point on the West line of Section II. T2N. R9W. distant North 150 feet from the Southwest corner of said Section 11; thence North 208.71 feet; along the West line of said Section; thence East 208.71 feet, thence South 208.71 feet; thence West 206.71 feet, parallel with the South line of said Section, to the Place of Beginning. The redemption period ihalI expire at the end of six (6) month* from the date of sale. Dated: April 25 1991 Karl R. Frankena (P13641) Conlin, McKenney & Philbrick. P.C. Attorneys for Secured Equities, Inc. 700 City Center building Ann Arbor. Michigan, 48104 (313) 761-9000 (6/6) State of Michigan Probste Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Estate File No. 91-20587-SE ESTATE OF LAWRENCE JOHNSON. Deceased. Social Security No. 376-09-0635. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSOSN Your interest In the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On June 20. 1991 at 11:00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Honorable Richard H. Shaw, Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Merle E. Sear* requesting that she be appointed personal representative of the Estate of Lawrence Johnson, who lived at 803 Gregg Street. Nashville. Ml 49073. and who died on May 10, 1991; requesting that the heir* at low of the decedent be determined: and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated March 28. 1991 be admitted to probate. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the state will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within four months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. Moy 15. 1991 David A. Dimmers (Pl2793) DIMMERS & McPHILLIPS 211 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-9596 Merle E. sear* 715 Gregg Street Nashville. Ml 49073 (5/23) NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Cal' 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE Xq CV A VO«« COMMUHICAT1OH MHVIC1 OF ~ FROM your 24 Hour rtl-- —JZf—-J rtf“ Ufaoofficru Classified riauciiicm Placement and Information Line Reminder Maple Valley News Advisor (Marshall) z Weekender Lakewood News Shopper (Battle Creek) Sun & News Banner ...by calling 948-4450 then press 3 on your touch tone phone. 24 FildllS DIRECTORY Synop»5» HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting Moy 13. 1991 —7:00 p.m. Seven board members present. Mike Smith. County Commissioner. 3 Residents. 3 Guests. Agreed to renew insurance with Michigan Township participating plan. Accepted County Road Commission recommen­ dations for gravol. Accepted 1991 ambulance subsidy. Paid outstanding bills. Adjourned at 9:55 p.m. Charter Township Clerk. Juanita A. Slocum Attested to by: Richard C. Thomas (5/23) M ORAFHIC8 IHC. You can PLACE A CLASSIFIED A0 in any of the eight J-Ad Graphics publications seven-days-a-week, 24 hours-a-day... NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default ho* occurred in the condition* of a mor­ tgage mode by Brod C. Bouk and Linda L. Bouk, husband ond wife, mortgagor, to Old Kent Bank ond Trust Company, of One Vandenberg Center, Grand Rapids. Ml 49503, mortgagee, by a mor­ tgage dated September 15, 1989. recorded In the Office of Register of Deed* for Barry County, on September 18. 1989. in Liber 488. page 389. Because of said default, the mortgagee ha* declared the entire unpaid amount secured by said mortgage due and payable forthwith. A* of the date of this notice, there I* claimed to be due, Including for principal and Interest on said mortgage, lhe sum of $65,025.44, and interest will continue on the principal balance of $62,016.36 at the rate of 9.375 percent. No suit or proceeding In law has been Instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. Notice Is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained In *a>d mortgage, and th* statute In such case mode an provided, and to pay said amount with Interest, a* provided In said mor­ tgage, and all legal cost*, charges and expense*. Including attorneys' fee* allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premium* paid by the under­ signed before sale, said mortgage will be foreclos­ ed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public sale to the highest bidder at the North Door of County Courthouse. Hastings, Michigan, on May 24, 1991 at 2:00 p.m. The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in the Orangeville Township. Barry Coun­ ty, Michigan, and are described as follows: COAAMENCING 1.204% feet West and 1.090'4 feet North of East one quarter post of Section 6. Town 2 North. Range 10 West; thence South 52® West 50 feet; thence South 47°30' West 50 feet; thence South 45° 30‘ West 50 feet; thence South 41° West 50 feet; thence South 36° 15' West 200 feet; thence South 32° West 50 feet to PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING; thence South 39° 30’ West 50 feet; thence South 71® East 100 feet; thence North 28%0 East 41 2/10 feet; thence North 69s West 100 feet to PLACE OF BEGINNING. Orangeville Township. Barry County, Michigan; and commonly known as 4379 Pickerel Cove. Shelbyville. Michigan. Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sole, unless determined abandoned in ac­ cordance with MCL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of sale. Dated: April 25. 1991 TWOHEY MAGGINI Attorneys for Old Kent Bank and Trust Company By: Donald H. Passenger 21 IK Waters Building Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)459-6168 (5/23) NOTICE GF ZONING ORDINANCE '.DOPTION Pursuant to the pre- _:ons of Public Act 183 of 1943, as amended is hereby given that the Barry Count)- Board of Commissioners have adopted the following Ordinance which amends the Barry County Zoning Ordinance in the follow­ ing manner: The Zoning District Map has been amended as follows: Map Change A-3-9X Beginning at a point on the North and South 1.4 line of Sec. 17, T2N, R10W, distant North 985 ft. from the center 1 /4 corner of said section, ond run­ ning thence North 343 ft. to the Northwest corner of th* Southwest 1/4 of th* Northvast 1/4 of said Sec. 17; thenc* East 250 ft. along the North I /8 line of said Sec. 17; th*nce South 342 ft.; thenc* W**t 250 ft. to th* place of beginning. Orongev'lle Twp. From C-2 to AR. Also land In Sec. 17. described a* comm. 250 ft. East from the intersection of Keller and Marsh Rd. for a point of beginning, th East 50 ft.. th South 150 ft., th West 50 ft., th* North 150 ft. to ths point of beginning (this is part of th* P.P.*08-11-017-004-20) Orangeville Twp. From C-2 to AR. The above named ordinance became effective May II, 1991, following the approval of the Michigan Department of Commerce. Copies of this ordinance Is available for purchase or inspection in th* Barry County Planning Office at 220 W. Stat* St.. Hastings. Michigan between th* hours of 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday th u Friday. Pleas* coll 948-4830 for further Information. Date: May 20. 1991 THEODORE MCKELVEY. Chairman Barry County Board of Commissioner* NANCY L. BOERSMA. 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NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARINGS on PROPOSED 1991-92 BUDGET & INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Education of DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS will hold two (2) public hearings as part of a regular meeting scheduled for Monday, June 10,1991 at 6:45 p.m. in Room 35 of the Upper Elementary School, 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan. BUDGET HEARING The initial hearing will be on the proposed budget for the 1991-92 fiscal year. Copies of the proposed budget are available for public inspection in the office of the Superintendent during regular business hours. PROPERTY TAX HEARING The second hearing will be held for the purpose of receiving testimony and discussing the levy of a proposed additional millage rate of 2.1881 mills for the 1991-92 fiscal year pursuant to Act 5, 1982 Michigan Public Acts, as amended. The proposed additional millage rate of 2.1881 mills will increase operating revenues from ad valorem property taxes by a total of 6.48%. The Board has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate of 35.93 mills, including the proposed additional millage of 2.1881 mills. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that even if the proposed “additional" millage rate is levied, the total authorized millage rate of 35.93 mills will not be increased thereby. Public comments on the 1991-92 budget and the proposed additional millage rate will be received. This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education. DATED: May 13, 1991 Sa||y A AdamSi Secretary Board of Education �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 23, 1991 Legal Notices State of Michigan In the Circuit Court for the County of Barry NOTICE OF SALE File No. 90-547-CH ROY A. ANDERSON. JILL A ANDERSON JOHN ROUGH. JR. AND LINDA J. ROUGH Plaintiffs. vs. MARVIN L. MIKESELL & SHANNON M. MIKESELL. Defendants DAVID H. TRIPP (P29290) 206 S. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone: (616) 945-9585 In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of the Circuit Court in the County of Barry, State of Michigan, mode and entered on April 18th. 1991. in a certain cause therein pending wherein Roy A. Anderson. Jill A. Anderson. John Rough. Jr., and Linda J. Rough were Plaintiffs and Marvin L. Mikesell and Shannon M. Mikesell were Defen­ dants, notice is hereby given that I shall sell at public sale to the highest bidder, at the East steps of the Courthouse situated in the City of Hastings. County of Barry, on Juno 6th, 1991, at 2:00 p.m., the following described property: All that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Yankee Springs. County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as follows: Commencing at the South 1/4 post of Section 15. Town 3 North, Rango 20 West, thence West on the South Section line 331.59 feet to the place of begin­ ning of this description, thence continuing West on said section line 361.59 feet, thence North 0 dogroes 25' 26" West 330 feet, thence East parallel to the South Section line 60 foot, thenco North 0 degrees 25* 26" West 330 feet, thence East 301.39 toot, thence South 0 degrees 26* 03" East 660 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to all conditions, restrictions and easements of record. NANCY BOERSMA. County Clerk DRAFTED BY: DAVID H. TRIPP (P29290) 206 S. BROADWAY HASTINGS. Ml 49058 PHONE: 616-945-9585 (5/30) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default has occuired in the conditions of a mor­ tgage made by William C. Moon III and Catherine A Moon, husband and wife, mortgagor, to Old Kent Bank of Kalamazoo, of 136 East Michigan Avenue. Kalamazoo. Michigan 49007. mortgagee, by a mortgage dated July 3. 1978. recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County, on Ju­ ly 6. 1991. in Liber 216. page 230. Because of said default, the mortgagee has declared the entire un­ paid amount secured by said mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this notice, there is claimed to be due. including for principal and interest on said mortgage, the sum of $5,512.39. ond interest will continue on the principal balance of $4,527.70 at the rate of 8.5 percent. No suit or proceeding in law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sole contained in said mortgage, and the statute in such case made ond provided, and to pay said amount with interest, as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charge* and ex­ penses. including attorneys' fees allowed by law. and all taxes ond insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public sale to the highest bidder at the North Door of County Courthouse. Hastings, Michigan, on May 24. 1991 at 2:00 p.m. The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as follows: A parcel of land in the Southwest one quarter of Section 20, Town 1 North, Rango 10 West, describ­ ed as: COMMENCING at the Southeast corner of West half of the Southwest one quarter of said Sec­ tion 20: thence West thirty nine rods; thence North eleven rods three feet; thence East thirty nine rods: thence South eleven rods three feet to PLACE OF BEGINNING. Prairieville Township, Barry Coun­ ty, Michigan: and commonly known as 11806 Crum Rood. Plainwell. Michigan. Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be one year from the date of sole unless determined odandoned in accor­ dance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of sale. Dated: April 25. 1991 TOWHEY AAAGGINI Attorneys for Old Kent Bank of Kalamazoo. By: Donald H. Passenger 21 IK Waters Building Grand Rapids, Mi 49503 (616)459-6168 (5/23) Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Zoning Amendment Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on May 29,1991 at 7:30 p.m. In the Annex Con­ ference Room, County Annex Building at 117 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. The subject of the public hearing will be the consideration of the follow­ ing amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended. Map Change A-5-91 Request to rezone property in Sec. 16, Hastings Township on the southwest corner of Powell and State Rds. at 1950 E. State Road. The East 18 acres of the Northeast 14 of the Northeast 14 of Sec. 16, T3N, R8W, except commencing at the Southeast corner of the Northeast 14 of the Northeast 14 of said Sec. 16, thence West 300 ft., thence North 438.9 ft., thence East 300 ft., thence South 438.9 ft. to the place of beginning. PP# 08 06 016 021 00 The Northeast 14 of the Northeast 14 of Sec. 16, T3N, R8W, except com­ mencing at the Southeast comer of the Northeast 14 of the Northeast 14 of said Sec. 16, thence West 300 ft., thence North 438.9 ft., thence East 300 ft., thence South 438.9 ft. to the place of beginning. Also ex­ cept the East 18 acres thereof. PP# 08 06 016 021 10 From R-2 to AR. Hastings Twp. All the above mentioned property Is located in Barry County, Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon the amendment either verbally or In writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. The amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public Inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed bet­ ween 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday. Please phone the Barry County Planning Office at 948-4830 for further information. Nancy L. Boersma, Barry County Clerk A-5-91 The outlined area Is proposed area for rezoning in Sec. 16 from R-2 to AR Ann Landers Nurses have right to know about AIDS Dear Ann Landers: I am a registered nurse working in an intensive care unit. I love my job and I want to be a nurse for the rest of my life. This letter is a plea for my safety as well as that of my husband and family. Yesterday, while handling blood and other secretions. I accidentally stuck myself with a dirty needle. The only reason it happened is that I was being cautious and wearing rubber gloves. The hub of the needle stuck to the glove, then turned and stuck deeply into my index finger. The next hour and a half was spent getting the doctor to come into the hospital and obtain consent from the patient's family to do an HIV test on him. This family consented. They could have refused. The results of the test are confidential, which means they will not reveal the results to me even if it is positive. No consent is necessary for the hepatitis screen, for which I have already been im­ munized. nor is consent necessary for any other lab test. I do not want to hear about gay rights because AIDS is no longer a gay disease. It is a fatal infection that is spreading throughout the general population. I have no fear of caring for AIDS patients. I do feel, however, that I have a right to know if a pa­ tient I’m looking after has AIDS. Am I being unreasonable? My supervisor thinks so. What do you think? Right now I’m plenty upset. — R.N. in Iowa. Dear Iowa R.N.: I have said this in the col­ umn before and I have no hesitation about say­ ing it again. I believe health professionals who serve patients have the right to know if those patients have AIDS. Their instructions are to take precautions and assume that every patient is infected, but in instances where the patient knows that he is infected, he should have the decency to tell the nurses, doctors, dentists and others who take care of him. Since you had direct contact with this patient’s bodily fluids, you certainly are entitled to know if he is HIV positive. Plenty of good folks around Dear Ann Landers: I would like to tell about some of the good people in this world. We hear so much about the others. What my 16-year-old son was doine in Maine, or why he was there with nis bicycle, no money and only the clothes on his back, is not important. The point is that he was coming home to New Jersey. It took my mnSwo weeks to gel here. Naturally, I was curious and asked him how he survived with no money and no food. He said it was no problem. He recounted how some of the people he met along the way in­ vited him to spend the night in their homes and gave him dinner and breakfast. The rest of the time when he was hungry, he would ap­ proach a stranger and ask for a loan to get food. The people who gave him money rang­ ed in age from 25 to about 40 — both sexes. Whenever anyone gave him money, he wrote down their names and addresses and the amount. To back up this incredible story, he handed me the piece of paper with the names, ad­ dresses and numbers on it and said, ’’These were the people who loaned me money. Will you please send them a check?” Of course, I mailed the checks out that same day. Isn’t it good to know there are such people in the world? — A Grateful Father in NJ. Dear N.J.: What a nice story. I’ve always believed there are many more good people in the world than bad. and if given a chance, they’ll prove it. Thanks for the evidence. (P.S. Your son must have an honest face and a ton of charm.) Hold infants while feeding them Dear Ann Landers: Choking and suffoca­ tion are two fo the most common causes of preventable death in children under 1 year of age. According to the Textbook of Pediatric Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association and the American Academy of Barry County Marriage Licenses Mark Albert Dorsett. Arizona and Darcy Beth Smith, Woodland. Carl Jr. Pickens, Hastings and Anna M. Willison. Hastings. Garry LeRoy McKelvey. Hastings and Carla Dean Maine, Hastings. William Joseph Murphy, Indiana and Rebecca Dale Easey, Delton. NEWS NEWS Everyweek of your local community, appears in the Banner Ca//7o... Subscribe 948-8051 Pediatrics, one of lhe most common causes of choking and suffocation is giving formula, milk or juice to an infant who is lying down. I am writing-to you because I am distressed by the number of parents I see propping up baby bottles in restaurants, grocery stores and malls. The babies are lying in a stroller with a bottle propped up on a blanket or a jacket so the parents can continue to shop or eat a meal without being intemipled. One of the lessons taught in the pediatric CPR course is that in the event of choking and suffocation, the victim is not able to make noise. A distinct advantage of breast-feeding is that it ensures the mother will take the time to sit and feed her baby. For the mother who chooses to bottle-feed her infant, I hope she will take the time to sit and hold the little one during feedings. Besides the safety factor, holding and cuddling is very good for the baby's development and self-esteem. — A Mother in San Jose. Dear Mother: Thank you for an extremely valuable bit of information. And the point about cuddling is very important. Babies need to be held, rocked and made to feel cherished. This is what bonding is all about. She takes Ann’s advice Dear Ann Landers: I’m sure that everyone who reads your column regularly sees him or herself sooner or later and it can be a real jolt. It happened to me recently and I want to say thank you. A while back you wrote, “NEVER ask married sons and daughters when they are go­ ing to start a family. That is an intensely per­ sonal matter the intrusion will not be appreciated My —a married three years ago, and I was very eager to become a grandmother, so on many occasions and in a variety of ways, 1 would hint to my daughter-in-law that I couldn't quite understand what they were waiting for. She always evaded the question and, after I read your column, I stopped asking. This past weekend my son and his wife came to the house to tell me that they are ex­ pecting. My daughter-in-law then said. “We have been praying for this for almost a year and when you used to ask me about it, I felt terribly depressed.” She then added. “You haven’t asked me recently and that took a lot of pressure off.” Thank goodness for that column. It certain­ ly improved my relationship with my daughter-in-law and I’v ever so grateful. Keep saying it, Ann, over and over. Often when people are too close to a situation, their vision is blurred. Sign me — Grateful in Hackensack. Dear Hack: OK, ’’ll say it over and over. M.Y.O.B., Mothe., M.Y.O.B.. Mother. M.Y.O.B. And thanks for letting me know. Gem of the Day: Genuine consideration for others is: Leaving some hot water. Leaving the party sober. Telling a woman she has lipstick on her teeth. Telling a man his fly is open. Is that Ann Landers column you clipped years ago yellow with age ? For a copy of her most frequently requested poems and essays, send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $4.85 (this includes postage and handing) to: Gems, do Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562. Chicago, III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $5.87.) COPYRIGHT 1991 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE, INC. Woodland News by Catherine Lucas By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Guest Reporter Cathy Lucas reports that after going through a battery of tests in Atlanta, she will be having restorative sufgery on Wednesday, May 22, as it stands now. Cards may be sent to her in care of: Terry Stamer, 260 Cob­ blestone Court, Lilburn, Ga. 30247. She sends greetings to everyone. We will keep in touch with her and update our information as we have more news. Mrs. Mann reports that her husband, Calvin C. Mann of 179 North Main St., Woodland, is in Pennock Hospital, Room 207. He had a temperature of 102 and was admitted with possible pneumonia. He is progressing well at this time. Alberta and Elwin Curtis report that their daughter, Betty Scobey, is still in Butterworth Hospital. She was very seriously injured in an automobile accident in February. She had surgery at Pennock, was sent to Butterworth for more surgery, then to Mary Free Bed for therapy, deve'oped an infection and was returned to Butterworth for more treatment. They are expecting her release in 10 to 14 days if all goes well. She will be glad to get home, as she has had a very long and difficult recuperation following the accident and is very homesick. Hannah Grace Duits was bom May 16, weighing 8% pounds and is 19% inches long. She was bom to Greg and Tricia Chase Duits. Mother and daughter are doing well. Duane and Deanna Musbach have a new son, Travis, bom May 4. He weighed 7 pounds, 9% ounces. Travis and his mother are doing well also. Rudy Othmer is in Pennock Hospital, recovering from hip surgery following an in­ jury suffered in a fall at his home. He is get­ ting along quite well at this time. Work on Woodland Road going south out of Woodland is starting again. It has been graded again and sprayed with chloride to help hold down some of the dust. Hopefully, it will soon be paved again. Kirk Forman has helped spring come to Woodland. He recently trucked wood chips in to enhance the ground around the village shrubbery. Kirk keeps every blade of grass groomed on village property and everything neat and trim. The Woodland School Alumni Association held its 95th annual banquet May 18. Over 220 of the 889 living graduates and their guests sat down to a ;twiss steak dinner prepared and served by Frank Townsend and the Hope Church of the Brethem Adult Sun­ day School class. President Viola Linda Cunningham gave the welcome and introduced the Rev. Gerald Bates, who opened the program by leading in the Pledge of Allegiance, the singing of “America the Beautiful” and gave the invocation. Roll call of the classes was done by Elaine Jordan Benner. Classes from 1924 through the last one to graduate from Woodland High School in 1963 answered the roll call. Toastmaster Merrill L. Tyler introduced Dorothy Tyler Buck, who gave the response for the 50th-year honorees, the Class of 1941. Tyler then introduced the representative from the 35th year class, 1956, Joy Crothers Angel, who responded for that class. Business of the evening included the in­ troduction of the officers and executive com­ mittee members for 1991, as well as the ex­ ecutive committee for 1992. Merrill L. Tyler is lhe president of the association for 1992. Other business included a motion and a se­ cond to have Shirley Classic Kilmer to con­ tinue in the role of corresponding secretary for as long as she would care to continue do­ ing it. The motion carried. Kilmer was honored for the excellent work which she has done over the past several years of locating and inviting graduates to the annual meeting. Out of the 889 living graduates she lacks ad­ dresses for onlv 10. She was 6iven a dozen red roses from the association as an expression of their appreciation. Elaine Jordan Benner gave the secretary’s report from the 1990 annual meeting and a current (1991) treasurer’s report. Doris Hesterly Blair gave the memoriam in honor of the deceased graduates. Under the direction of the Rev. Bates and accompanied by Frances Bom Reuther at the piano, the group joined in singing “The Woodland School Song” and closed the meeting by singing together the “Battle Hymn of the Republic.” The Re,erend Bates gave the closing prayer. The 1991 officers and executive committee are to be commended for a job well done. Andrew Tyler, son of Gordon and Delores Tyler is coming into Grand Rapids Tuesday. May 21. Andrew served in Saudi Arabia and has been in Kansas since his return to the United States. Dawn Overbeck, teller at lhe Woodland Branch of lhe Ionia County National Bank, has been promoted to certified bank teller. This program, offered by the bank since 1985, provides an incentive for present full­ time tellers to expand their knowledge and skills. Only tellers who maintain certain exac­ ting standards and meet the prerequisities can become certified. To be considered for the program, tellers must have no errors in their transactions for one year. Dawn has been with the bank for 11 years. She and her husband and two children are residents of Woodland. The Woodland Eagles honored the volunteer organizations of Woodland and the surrounding area with a chicken dinner May 4. Monetary recognition was given to lhe fire department, the ambulance services, township police, the Village Park Fund and others. The Eagles and the Auxiliary put on suppers and regularly scheduled breakfat, along with other money-makir.g projects to finance these generous donations. Edna Wise is substituting for Cathy Lucas at the Woodland Township Library while Cathy is in Atlanta. The library will be open on the regular schedule. Last week we reported that Chuck and Jean Mulliken are moving to Lakeland, Fla., per­ manently. This week we would like to report that the new owners of the Woodland house of the Mui likens will be the Mark Jorands. Eric Johnson has arrived in the area from New Smyrna Beach. His wife. Sherry, and the children will follow as soon as school is out. Floyd and Clarabelle Barnum arc back in Michigan after wintering in Ft. Mill, N.C. Scott Newstister and Page Cunningham are in process of remodeling the former Classic home and are coming along with the quite ex­ tensive project. They are planning a September wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Wickham and their daughters, Megan and Jenny, spent Mother's Day, May 12, in Holland, where they enjoyed the tulips and the festivities there. Jim and Barbara Wickham entertained their families at a barbecue honoring their mothers on Mother’s Day. Twenty people were pre­ sent at lhe event. Dee Dee McClelland graduated from Cen­ tral Michigan University this spring. Her parents held a graduation celebration open house Saturday evening. May 11, to mark the special occasion. Jack Smith didn’t mind turning 50 so much when he was surprised with a birthday party, a pig roast and all of the trimings put on by his daughter and son-in-law. Tina and Bill Bishop The party was much enjoyed by his many friends and family members. Vickie Duits, daughter of Wayne and Marion Duits, has accepted a job as “nanny” for the children of two busy doctors in Mon­ mouth Beach, N.J. Her new address is: 36 Highland Ave., Monmouth, N.J. 07750. Thank you to all of the helpful “reporters” who gave us news for this week’s column. Anyone wishing an item to appear in the col­ umn may call Joyce Weinbrecht. 945-5471. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 23, 1991 — Page 9 From Time to Time... By Esther Walton More Hastings businesses in 1936 The LyBarker drug store, a predecessor of Bosley Pharmacy, in a photo taken not long after the end of World War I. This is the second article on local retail stores and businesses in 1936. Most of the businesses last week were businesses still in operation. This week we will continue with those businesses and next week we will men­ tion the businesses no longer in operation. Hodges Jewelry Store In 1936, Hodges was called “One of the comparatively new stores in Hastings”. In 1931, Chester Hodges purchased the fixtures of Pancoast and Noble jewelry store and opened a new store in the same location (108 E. State St.) Mr. Hodges came to Hastings from Ionia, where for 12 years he had worked for Van Reenen’s Jewelry as watchmaker and repair­ man. He gained a very thorough knowledge of the entire jewelry business there, which serv­ ed to help him in his new venture in Hastings. Hodges Jewelry is a modem, up-to-date jewelry and gift shop, carrying a wide range of nationally advertised merchandise, in­ cluding Elgin watches, Fosteria glassware and Parker Pens. In June of 1985, Chester Hodges’ son, Patrick, sold the store to Donald Button, who now owns and operates it at 122 W. State Street. Feldpausch Food Center Feldpausch Food Center in 1936, provided a group photograph of 13 of the 19 employees. Feldpausch opened their first store in Hastings in 1911, when Gory Feldpausch and Gard Bennett purchased the meat business of Woodmansee and Snyder, located at 148 E. State Street. In a few months, Mr. Bennett sold his interest to Michael Fedewa, and the firm of Feldpausch and Fedewa conducted a meat market until 1918, when they entered the grocery field. The conducted a very brisk business under the name of the F & F Market. In 1928, Roman Felpausch, son of Gory, bought out the interest of Michael Fedewa, and the store became known a Feldpausch's Market. It was completely remodeled in 1929. In 1933, following the trend of the new demands made on their type of merchandis­ ing, they opened a warehouse store at 206 E. State St., to be known as the Feldpausch Food Center. At the time of the opening, they occupied 900 square feet of floor space, employed two clerks during the week and a third on Satur­ days. Today (1936) the store has been enlarg­ ed to where it has 3,200 feet of selling floor space.with an additional 3,600 square feet of back room and storage space. Besides the 13 people employed at food center, the firm employs six clerks at Feldpausch market, making a total of 19 employees. Today, in 1991, Feldpausch Inc. owns more stores than they had employees in 1936. The original food center was enlarged and remolded in 1937. 1941. and 1947. A major expansion took place in 1948. with an addition of 10.000 square feet. In 1963 and 1971 more major remodeling took place. By 1971, the original store had become the storage area and instead of facing on State Street, the store now faces on Boldwood. The market was turned into a beverage store in 1942. Kroger In 1936, the Kroger store was one of the largest country units operated by the Grand Rapids branch of the Kroger Grocery and Baking Company. The store was located at HOW. State St. Three years before, in 1933. the store was located at 114 S. Jefferson. The new store in 1936 was called absolutely modern throughout, having electrical refrigeration, latest type produce racks and display equipment. The grocery department was under the leadership of Herman Arnold, who had been with the company for more than 10 years. With him was Henry Vohlsing, who as in charge of the meat department. Kroger moved behind the northwest comer of Broadway and State Street, buying the old A & P building sometime after the 1960s. Kroger sold to Hamedys, who sold to Eberhard’s. Eberhard in 1991 moved their store to the 700 block of W. State Street. Cinders Pharmacy occupies the original site on Stetc Street. A & P Store The first A & P store in this city was opened in the spring of 1928 at 128 W. State St. In Ju­ ly of 1929, another store was opened at 111 S. Jefferson St. These two continued to operate until 1933, when they were combined and moved to the comer of State and Jefferson. McCaul’s In 1936 the McCall’s Tailor and Dry Clean­ ing establishment was located at 215 S. Jeffer­ son and was owned by "Al” G. McCall. The owner’s father, James McCall, came to Hastings in 1919 as a successor to Charles Lunn in practical custom tailoring and en­ joyed a very successful business until ill health compelled him to retire in 1929. The firm originated as a partnership bet­ ween "Al” and his brother William McCaullin August 1926. They at that time pur­ chased the business of Philip Goldstein at 226 S. Jefferson. In 1933 "Al” purchased his brother's half interest and continued the ownership. William T. McCall, son of James, built in 1948 a new building at 128 E. Court St. and continued the business until his death in 1979. Mrs. Helen McCall, wife of William T., sold the building, but continues alterations in her home. LyBarker Good) ear Hardware This firm in 1936 was one of the oldest in Hastings, being established in 1840 by Henry MEMORIAL DAY 1991 Throughout our nation's history, it was the brave men and women of our armed forces who protected our borders and defended our American way of life! TILL * IIHIIER nui unl AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES, INC. 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Vinyl ‘All teeth and materials used meet the high standards set by the American Dental Ass'n. ‘Our on premises lab provides individual & eHicient service. 2330 44th St., S.E.. Grand Rapids Grand Rapid; THOMPSON INTERIOR SERVICE •695 •425 •395 •425 623-2389 N. Grove - Delton Wire EDM For Seles 4 Installation On All Classes 01 Hitches f PREMIUM CU'STOM FELPAUSCH FOOD CENTER Tools Din - Fixtures 452-8769 COMPLETE DENTURE Many fought and died so that we might remain a free nation, and it is for them that we so sadly mourn on this day. Their great sacrifice in the name of their county shall not be forgotten as we remember with pride our most courageous citizensl LET US NEVER FORGET THEIR HEROIC DEEDS! We do it EACH WEEK of the year. For your... 218 N. Jaflerson, Hastings A. Goodyear, when he started ii as a genera] store. He continued the business until 1882, when the name was changed to H.A. Goodyear and Sons 3rJ John F. became an associate with the f :er. In 1882, M.. ^vodyear retired and the business was continued under the name of Goodyear Brothers until 1916, when David, son of David S. and Edward, son of John F., became associated in the business. The firm name was changed then to Goodyear Bros. Hardware. The store in 1936 was called "a up-todate” hardware store with many sidelines, such as farm implements, automobiles, heating and electrical appliances. In 1962 the hardware portion was sold to Gerald Bolthouse, and is now the True Value Hard­ ware. The farm machine business was sold in 1984 and is now called the Thomapple Valley Equipment Co. W.J. and L.L. Holloway purchased a drug store from Russell Brothers and operated it until 1918, at which time they sold the stock to Mr. B.A. LyBarker, who continued the business until 1952, when LyBarker sold to Ken Hoffman. Twelve years later, Hoffman sold to Robert Lapo. Lapo sold his store in 1970 to James Bosley, who then sold to David Jasperse in 1984. Jasperse is the current owner. Bosley Pharmacy can trace its origins back to being the second oldest drug store established in Hastings. The originator was J.B. Roberts. who opened the store in 1851. Reaching the TOTAL Barry County Market everyweek Isa... INSURANCE COVERAGE S.£9CP A & P built a new store at 302 N'. Broadway sometime in 1950s, when they closed their doors and sold the building to Kroger. Carveth and Stebbins The building occupied in 1936 by Carveth and Stebbins had been used as a drug store for a period of more than 45 years. It was former­ ly a variety store run by a Mr. Fitzsimons, and after a fire, Fred L. Heath moved his drug store there from his location next to the City Bank (then on the southeast comer of State and Jefferson Streets. After A.H. Carveth returned from the Spanish-American war in 1899, he was employed by Mr. Heath and shortly became a partner, the firm name being Fred L. Heath and Carveth. In 1906, W.M. Stebbins pur­ chased a half interest in the store. Over the years, the store continued as Carveth and Stebbins. In 1939, the firm was sold to Richard Jacobs, who v/ith his son still own and operate the business. The store building has housed a drug store now for 100 years. r B&J MOVING & STORAGE, INC. North American Van Lines ooc ocsoc 3749 Wynn Road Kalamazoo 385-3686 968-3540 484-1421 4535 Wayne Road Battle Creek 3110 Turner St. Lansing 'On Memorial Day, We Look Back With Pride As Well As Sadness' Open Mon thru Sat 9:00 am to 5:30 pm 3/4-8030 1017 4th Ave. - Lake Odessa We Cannot Forget! ^68860167568897601 | DIXON ENGINEERING, INC. | “Water Tank Specialists" 374-3221 1104 3rd Ave. - Lake Odessa WE CANNOT FORGET THE BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN WHO GAVE SO MUCH! j QUALITY SNACKS 623-5180 Distributor for Eagle Snacks 923 E. Michigan 1196 S. Wall Lake Road - Delton Video Movie Rentals OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK MEMORIAL DM 968-9758 Also: CEDAR CREEK GROCERY 623-2056 9116 Cedar Creek Road ■ Delton Battle Creek We Honor The Soldiers Who Fought So That Democracy Will Live On!* , We Honor The Prave Men And Women Who Protect Our Freedom! "Let Us Pause To Remember" �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 23, 1991 Children, grandparents enjoy dayat Happy Time School... Students at Happy Time Pre-School recent­ ly enjoyed a visit with their grandparents. They followed a routine schedule so the grandparents could observe the students at the activity centers. The children made ice cream cone name tags for their grandparents, crayon-resistant spring flowers, and colorful chickens for their farm unit. They also enjoyed the Play-Doh, Legos and many other table toys. •‘It was a wonderful experience,” was lhe sentiment expressed as the grandparents said good-bye to their grandchildren. Desirae Dingman with Grandma Pauline Dlrgman. Kevin Davis with Grandma Alice Boucher and Great-Grandma Gonda Pen­ nock, 95 years old. Legal Notices State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry CLAIMS NOTICE Independent Probate Filo No. 91-20585-SE Estate of RUBY L. FRANCISCO. Deceased. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: . The decedent, whose last* known address was 704 E. Grand Street, Hastings. Michigan died 12/22/90. An Instrument dated 10/31/81 and 11/10/89 has been admitted as the will and codicil of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative, Richard J. Honney, 5574 Hart Rood, Hasting, Ml 49058. or to both the indepen­ dent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court, Hastings. Michigan 49058, within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. David H. Tripp (P29290) 206 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616)945-9585 (5/23) File No. 91-20086-NC In the matter o» KIMBER KALONI AAAIN. TAKE NOTICE: On Friday. June 14. 1991 at 9,00 a.m.. In the probate courtroom, Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of Kimber Kaloni Main to Kimber Kalonl Simmet. The change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent. Moy 14. 1991 ichoel J. McPhillips (P337I5) immers & McPhillips 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-9596 Kimberly F. Simmet 725 W. Green Street Hastings, Ml 49058 (5/23) « Is There a Log Home in Your Future? We can build it for you! Why not come out to our Open House Sat., June 1 and let us show you a beauty custom built by... D.J. Dykstra Located comer of Bassett Lake Road and Chief Noonday Road, Middleville. Watch for signs. House will be open Saturday, June 1*11 am-6 pm FOR INFORMATION CALL DAVE AT — 896-9908 NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING on INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES and on PROPOSED 1991-92 BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 3, 1991, at 7:45 p.m., at 535 W. Woodlawn, Hastings, Michigan, the Board of Education of Barry Intermediate School District will hold a joint public hearing to consider the district’s proposed 1991-92 General and Special Education budgets, and to consider the levying in 1991 of an additional proposed millage rate of .0691 mills for operating pur­ poses pursuant to Act 5 Public Acts of Michigan 1982. The Board of Education may not adopt its proposed 1991-92 budgets until after the public hearing. Copies of the proposed 1991 92 budgets are available for public inspection during normal business hours at 535 W. Woodlawn, Hastings, Michigan. The Board of Education has the complete authority to establish that 1.38 mills be levied in 1991 from within its present authorized millage rate. The additional proposed millage rate would increase revenues for operating purposes from ad valorem property tax levies in 1991 otherwise permitted by Act 5, Public Acts of Michigan, 1982, by 6.98 percent. The additional millage rate will not increase the school operating millage beyond the 1.38 mills already authorized. The purpose of the hearing is to receive testimony and discuss both the school district’s proposed 1991-92 General and Special Education budgets and the levy of an additional millage rate. Following the public hearing, the Board of Education may adopt its 1991-92 General and Special Education budgets; not less than seven (7) days following the public hearing the Board of Education may approve the levy of all or any portion of the proposed additional millage rate. This notice is given by order of the Board of Education. John R. Fehsenfeld, Secretary May 17, 1991 Maple Valley school to seek Headlee Override on ballot by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer . A public relations campaign may be necessary to explain a June 10 school election proposal to voters in the Maple Valley School District. That was the consensus of Board of Educa­ tion members last week, who approved a measure that will ask voters to approve levy of the maximum authorized millage rate in 1991 without the reduction required in Michigan’s so-called Headlee Amendment. That law calls for a rollback of millage if the rate of increase in property assessments in the district exceeds the annual rate of inflation in the cost of living. * ‘Headlee is not easy to explain, but it is ex­ plainable,” said Dr. Ozzie Parks, superinten­ dent of schools. “It’s not that we’re gaining anything (if voters approve the measure), it’s only that we don't lose.” The school district stands to lose more than $52,000 if voters fail to approve the Headlee override because it also would result in a cut­ back in state aid received by Maple Valley. “It’s really a double hit when you have a Headlee rollback,” noted Parks. Preliminary figures presented to the board by Parks show that the state equalized valua­ tion (SEV) of properties in the local school district jumped an average of approximately 8 percent in the past year, while the Consumer Price Index rose. only 5.4 percent. Eaton County properties - showed an increase of about 4 percent; those in Barry County went up more than 13 percent. Rejection of the Headlee override on the June 10 ballot would mean that Maple Valley’s current millage rate of 29.01 would drop to 28.69, said Parks. The board expressed concern that legal wording of the proposal could mislead voters into believing they are being asked for a tax increase. There is no mention of Headlee in the ballot language approved by state. "Without the word Headlee, it is going to be very confusing to them,” said Maplewood Principal David Doozan. He suggested that the name be added in parentheses. • Trustee John Krolik said the board should "attempt to clarify it for voters" with a com­ prehensive public relations campaign, citing in particular, use of the Maple Valley News. The board agreed, 4-2, that the proposal should appear on the ballot with the explana­ tion (Headlee), if this can be cleared by school attorneys. Several board members stressed the importance of voter approval of the measure. “If we don’t (approve the override) now, with the (recently-approved property- tax) freezes and everything, we will be in trouble down the road,” predicted Trustee Harold Stewart. In another issue that prompted considerable board debate last week, the panel voted to meet this week with representatives of a Holland-based architectural firm for preliminary advice on school expansion options. The need for added classroom space has been acknowledged by the board, and a Building and Site Study Committee made up of more than a dozen community citizens has been meeting weekly to hash out possible solutions. These range from expanding pre­ sent buildings to construction of a new middle school. ‘‘We’ve got to a point where we have to have expert advice," said Trustee Charles Viele Sr., a member of the study comittee. He and Dr. Parks recently did considerable in­ vestigative groundwork, contacting five area architectural firms and visiting some of their recent school projects before recommending the board consult GNB of Holland. Parks suggested that architects meet with the study committee to explore methods of up­ dating and expanding facilities. But Trustee Ronald Tobias questioned what this consulta­ tion might cost. Stewart, also a study committee member, said no more than S6,(XX) would be spent for consultation until millage for a proposed ex­ pansion plan is approved by voters. He said professional advice is needed. “Nobody on the committee is an expert." noted Stewart. Viele agreed that the problem of over­ crowding must be dealt with, saying, “We’ve got to do something sooner or later.” Maple Valley's present bond issue for the junior-senior high school, built in 1965. will be paid off next year. It was decided that GNB architects should meet with the study committee for an hour before a session with the board at 8 p.m. May 20. Ashley Belson and Grandma Belson. 55 or older? We’ve just reduced the cost of homeowners insurance 30%! Here’s why! Our statistics show that homeowners 55 and older have fewer and less costly losses than other age groups. So it’s only fair to charge you less for your homeowners insurance. vtuto-Ownen Insurance TklNo Contact your local Auto-Owners agent, listed in the Yellow Pages under Insurance. NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING on INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES and on PROPOSED 1991-92 BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 3,1991, at 7:30 p.m. at the vocal music room of Hastings Middle School, 232 W. Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan, the Board of Education of the Hastings Area School System will hold a joint public hearing to consider the system’s proposed 1991-92 budget and to consider the levying in 1991 of an additional proposed millage rate of 2.4414 mills for operations purposes pursuant to Act 5, Public Acts of Michigan, 1982. The Board of Education may not adopt its proposed 1991-92 budget until after the public hearing. A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection during normal business hours at 232 W. Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan. The additional millage rate will not increase the school operating millage beyond the 35.7797 mills already author­ ized by Hastings Area School District’s residents. The Board of Education has the complete authority to esta­ blish that 35.7797 mills be levied in 1991 from within its present authorized millage rate. The maximum additional proposed millage rate would increase revenues for operating purposes from ad valorem property tax levied in 1991 otherwise permitted by Act 5, Public Acts of Michigan, 1982 by 7.3231%. The purpose of the hearing is to receive testimony and discuss both the school system’s proposed budget. Not less than seven (7) days following the public hearing, the Board of Education may approve the levy of all or any portion of the millage rate, and adopt its 1991-92 budget. This notice is given by order of the Board of Education. Patricia L. Endsley, Secretary �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 23, 1991 — Page 11 Trial of 16-year-old murder case begins in Circuit Court by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer Wayne Vernon Haight lured a 13-year-old boy to a remote comer of Orangeville Town­ ship, sexually assaulted him and then shot the boy in the back of the head, according to Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley. Sixteen years after 'he 1974 death of Russell "Rusty" Schoonmaker Jr., trial for the 52-year-old Haight opened Monday in Barry County Circuit Court. Prosecution testimony continued Wednes­ day and the case is expected to continue well into next week. Schoonmaker, an 8th-grader at Wyoming's Godwin Heights Middle School, disappeared Nov. 13, 1974 while on his way home from school. Two months later, hunters in a de­ serted stretch of woods near Fish Lake north of Guernsey Lake Road came upon the partial remains of a decomposed body. Forensic examiners determined the skull, legs and pieces of ribs and backbone likely were those of a teenage boy between age 11 and 14. Police concluded the boy was a vic­ tim of a sexual assault who was then mur­ dered. Schoonmaker's family identified clothing and jewelry found at the scene as belonging to Rusty. No positive identification ever was made of the body. Haight, who was sentenced in 1986 to prison for child molesting, was arrested in January on an open murder charge in connec­ tion with Schoonmaker's disappearance and death. Police and prosecutors believe Haight, who once lived two blocks from Schoonmaker's home, picked the 13-year-old boy up on his Legal Notices Synopsis of Minutes HOPE TOWNSHIP Special Board Meeting April 29. 1991 — 7:30 p.m. Roll coll, all members present. Two residents and guests. Motion to transfer $8,750.00 from the General Fund to the Ambulance Fund RE: 1986 Type I Ford Ambulance (ALS unit) Delton Ambulance Service. Adjournment 9:20 p.m. Shirley R. Case, Clerk Attested to by: Patricia I. Baker, Supervisor (5/23) Synopsis of Minutes HOPE TOWNSHIP Special Board Meeting April 17. 1991 — 8:40 p.m. All members present. Twenty-five residents and guests. Motion to revise Special Assessment Roll No. 5 and change the assessment to $3,600 Stevens Wooded Acres (No. 1 and No. 3). Adopted Special Assessment Resolution No. 4 Confirmation of Special Assessment Roll; Lien; Payment and Collection of Special Assessment. Adopted Resolution to Authorize Issuance of Special Assessment Bonds. Adjournment 9:35 p.m. Shirley R. Case, Clerk Attested to by: Patricia I. Beker, Supervisor (5/23) NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE ON FORECLOSURE Public notice Is hereby given, that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Order of Sale by the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, State of Michigan. In Case No. 91-151 CH on the 3rd day of May, 1991 in favor of JOHN A. ABBOTT ond JOY J. ABBOTT, Plaintiffs, and against DAVID F. CON­ DON ond KATHLEEN A. CONDON. Defendants, I shall offer to the highest bidder, at public auction to be held at the Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, on the 28th day of June, 1991 at 2:00 p.m. outside the Circuit Courtroom, the following described real estate commonly known at 12793 Case Rood, Bellevue. Michigan: Beginning at a point in the center of the rood which lies 558.69 feet due east and 1024.71 feet. North 00 degrees 56 minutes west of the South 1 /4 post of Section 18, Town 1 North. Range 7 West, thence North 00 degrees 56 minutes west 295.31 feet; thence South 89 degrees 41 minutes east 786 feet; thence South 00 degrees 28 minutes east 622.31 feet; thence North 89 degrees 41 minutes west 442.94 feet; thence North 00 degrees 56 minutes west 327 feet; thence North 89 degrees 41 minutes west 338 feet, to the point of beginning. Assyria Township. Barry County, Michigan. During the six (6) months immediately following the sole, the property may be redeemed. DAVID O. WOOD Barry County Sheriff JAMES L. JUHNKE (P24416) Attorney for Plaintiffs 835 Golden Avenue Battle Creek, Michigan 49015 Telephone (616) 963-1441 (6/20) way home from school and invited him to go hunting. "What we're going to show is Mr. Haight had a motive to cover up his sex offense," Crowley said. Interrupting Crowley's opening statement, defense attorney David Dimmers objected to lhe prosecutor’s charge that the murder was sexually related and asked Judge Richard M. Shuster to declare a mistrial. "He’s clearly trying to poison the minds of the jury, and I believe he has poisoned the minds of the jury," Dimmers said. "We can't have a fair trial because of what the prosecutor's bringing up." Shuster rejected the motion. But Crowley conceded to the jury there is no direct proof that Haight murdered Schoonmaker. Police do not have an eye witness or a confession and never recovered the murder weapon. Witnesses testified Tuesday that Schoon­ maker lived near Haight's parent's house and occasionally mowed their lawn to earn spend­ ing money. A retired counselor from Godwin Heights Middle School, Kay Anton, testified Schoonmaker went to school the day of his disappearance to register for classes since he had just moved back from Cedar Springs. lieve the victim was sexually assaulted be­ cause his pants were found pulled down. "The zipper appeared to be torn," Plank said. "The pants were pulled down and ap­ peared to be covering the knees." Dimmers objected to the testimony, claim­ ing it would damage his client's image in the eyes of the jury, which hasn't been told of his prior conviction for child molesting. "There is no foundation that this is any kind of a sex crime,” Dimmers said. "The prosecutor has presented it as a homicide." Family members and friends testified Schoonmaker was fond of fishing. Haight's ex-wife Barbara Cooley testified her former husband was an avid hunter and fisherman who headed for the woods "whenever he had the time and the money for gas." "He took my deer hunting on our honey­ moon,” she said. Cooley said Haight hunted and fished fre­ quently in the western Barry County area. Just two weeks after Schoonmaker's disap­ pearance, Haight appeared at Cooley's home in Eau Clair, Wise., for Thanksgiving. Coo­ ley testified her former husband was carrying a long-barrelled pistol in the trunk of his car. potential of increasing client requests for services from other local agencies, such as Love, Inc. and the Community Action Agency, Decker said. "The loss of $50,000 per month in client expendable income will adversely effect the local economy, particularly landlords and sales." He believes some recipients cut from the GA program will find jobs as the labor market traditionally opens up during the summer months. The GA caseload annually experiences a decline during that time of the year. In fact, Decker asserts that the local economy and resultant job market is improving. "In April we have experienced a 45 percent decline in new applications for all assistance programs compared to our intake level in January of this year, " he said. Decker and the Social Services Board are concerned about the impact of the program cut for individuals who may be able-bodied, but are not employable. "There is a segment in our population of individuals who are not disabled but who can not maintain steady employment," he said. These are individuals who Decker said are "functionally illiterate," have "character or physical disorders" or are "mentally incapable" of gainful employment. "It is this population, individuals whom employers will not hire, who might end up homeless or who may cause new social problems and related costs for our community as a result of the general assistance program cut," he said. Individuals on general assistance who have documented disabilities of 12 months or more, as certified by medical personnel, and families with children not covered by federal programs will be able to receive new state cash payment programs. However, Decker said no guidelines have been received by the local office for the new programs. Locally, 18 disabled individuals and 22 GA cases with children may be eligible for the new programs. Currently, 36 children under the age of 18 are receiving general assistance. Recipients cut from GA will continue to receive food stamps at a slightly higher benefit level. General assistance cases closed as a result of being eliminated through this week's action will continue to be eligible for state GA medical assistance. Medical expenditures for GA recipients last year were $78,000. Twenty-four percent of the single GA recipients in Barry County are between 31 and 40 years old. Twenty percent of them 18­ 21; another 20 are 41-50; 14 percent are 26­ 30; 12 are 22-25; 9 are 51-60; and 1 are 60 and over. As part of the GA eligibility process, 253 single GA recipients are required by policy to be registered for employment or be participating in education activities, and 49 have been taking part in education or approved training activists. Of those registered for work or training, 125 are high school graduates, 110 have received some high school education and 18 have not attended high school. The past three months have been frustrating for the DSS staff. During that time, Aid to Dependent Children grants were reduced by 17 percent in addition to cuts in Medicaid and emergency programs as a result of the state budget situation, Decker said. $100 REWARD FOR ANY BASEMENT WE CANT DRY UP Position: 20 hours/week, June-Septem­ ber, then 40 hours/week through November. Office experience required. Word processing and payroll ex­ perience helpful. 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Final Application date June 8, 1991, 2:00 p.m. Homeowners • Farmowners • Automobile • Business and Com­ mercial • Boarowners and Yacht • Workers' Comp Insurance. YY 1 kJ LJ ilJlA).- Itj ; I Hastings Mutual Insurance Company । We're only silent untH you need us. FtRSOMxtl KRVICCS INC.___ P.O. Box 126,129 E. State St., Hastings Professional Resume Service Specializing in affordable complete resume service. NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING to CLOSE STREET Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing in the City Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan, on June 10, 1991, at 7:45 p.m. on the intent to close the following street in the City of Hastings: Boltwood from Marshall to South St.; also that part of Boltwood not vacated lying South of South St. Any comments or objections on this proposal will be heard at that time. Written objections may be filed with the City Clerk prior to the hearing. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk 1611 S. Hanover, Suite 105 Hastings, Ml 49058-2579 NOTICE ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP will conduct a dust control pro­ gram beginning in the next rew weeks. A 38% sodium chloride solution will be applied 300’ in front of each residence. If you do not wish to have this done, you must contact Diana Newman at (home) 963-1563 or (work) 965-8866. PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 West Green Street Hastings. Mich 49058-1790 (616) 945-3451 EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR 1990-1991 employees of Pennock Hosp’tal as "Employee of the Year" for 1990-1991. -NOTICE­ of our customers in your area B-DRY • - Barry Soil and Water Conservation District DENNIS MANNING has been selected by the Guaranteed —I Testimony dragged throughout the week as attorneys continually objected to testimony and evidence. Both attorneys objected to each other's maps and diagrams of Wyoming and spent more than 20 minutes Tuesday de­ bating hew to mark the scene of the crime for a proposed visit by the jury that after­ noon. In the end, an old bicycle flag was used to mark the scene of the murder. The jury was taken by bus to view it as well as Schoon­ maker’s Wyoming neighborhood on Wednes­ day afternoon. Throughout jury selection and the first three days of trial, Haight - new clean­ shaven and wearing a white dress shirt, dark pants and tie - has sat quietly, either follow­ ing the proceeding or staring down at his hands. Rarely has he spoken to his attorney during the proceeding. Haight currently is serving a 5- to 7 1/2­ year prison term in Muskegon after pleading guilty in 1986 to molesting a 9-year-old boy in Haight's Wayland area mobile home. Po­ lice said statements given to them by the vic­ tim in that case led to Haight's arrest in the Schoonmaker case. TEMPORARY OFFICE ASSISTANT GA...continued from page 1 MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Emery R. DeBruine and Anna M. DeBruine. husband and wife to Birmingham Bancorp, a Michigan Corpora­ tion, Mortgage, dated October 29. 1990, and recorded on November 5, 1990, in Liber 507, on page 833, BARRY County Records, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Mark Backonen by an assign­ ment dated November 9. 1990, and recorded on December 10. 1990, in Liber 509. on page 153, BARRY County Records, Michigan, on which mor­ tgage there is claimed to be due at the dote hereof the sum of FIVE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE DOLLARS AND 72 CENTS ($5,265.72), in­ cluding Interest at 17.875% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by o sale of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 11:00 a.m. o'clock, on June 27, 1991. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN, BARRY County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of 1 Acre of Land 10 rods east and west by 16 Rods North ond South out of the Nor­ theast Corner of the East 25 acres of lhe Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 1. Town 1 North, Range 8 West. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 16, 1991 Mark Backonen, Assignee of Mortgagee Trott ond Trott Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgagee 31000 Telegraph Rood, Suite 170 Birmingham. Michigan 48010-3411 File #91041039 (6/,3l The counselor sent him home to have a form signed by his father. That afternoon. Rusty called home and talked with a cousin. "He said he needed his Dad to sign some papers so he could go to school," said Mar­ sha Porter. "He said he was going to a friend's (house) to play ball.” But friends of Rusty said he never showed up after school to play basketball as they planned earlier in the day. Dr. Robert C. Hendrix, a retired patholo­ gist from the University of Michigan who examined the remains in 1974, testified Monday that Schoonmaker was killed by a high-powered bullet that struck the rear of his head. Hendrix said he doubted the shot was self-inflicted because of its angle. He also expressed doubt that it was fired from a long way away. Dr. Paul Fulton, a forensic dentist, testi­ fied that the teeth and skull found at the scene indicated the victim was a young boy be­ tween 11 and 14 years old. But under cross examination, both Hendrix and Fulton admitted they could not say con­ clusively that the victim was a young teenage boy. Former Barry County Deputy Sheriff De­ tective Sgt. Jerry Plank testified police be- As a Senior Maintenance Mechanic on first shift, Dennis’ knowledge about almost every piece of machinery in the hospital in invaluable. Keeping the building and equipment of the hospital, Physicians' Center, and professional building in order and run­ ning smoothly is a big job. Dennis is always ready to jump in and handle any problem that comes up in the Environmental Services Department. Dennis was selected for this honor by his peers for many reasons: Dennis has been a loyal employee for over 17 years. He has an excellent attendance record, and gives his very best effort 100% of the time. Dennis is always friendly, prompt, and profes­ sional in responding to needs in the hospital. He is a real team member in his Department as well as the whole hospital, and his dedication is justly reward­ ed by this award. Bill Cusack, Director of Environmental Services with Dennis Manning Employee of the Year. For more information and rates Call Kyle at 948-8600_______ MON.-FRI. BETWEEN 8 A.M.4 P.M. ONLY! Dennis began full time employment with Pennock Hospital in the Maintenance Department In October, 1973. In April, 1974. he was promoted to Senior Maintenance Mechanic. In March, 1976, he became a Licensed Boiler Operator, and he has continued his education in his field throughout his tenure. Dennis Manning, EOV, receiving plaque from Dan Hamilton, CEO. Services Include: Cover Letter Interview Editing Quality Type Written Copies NOW ACCEPTING EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS Dan Hamilton, CEO, presented the award to him at the Annual Awards Banquet held on Friday, May 17. 1991, at the Middle Villa Inn. I Congratulations, Dennis, on your achievement! �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 23, 1991 Mike Brown looking forward to leadership role at Siena by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor Hastings High School graduate Mike Brown said he’s had a lot of fond memories in his three years as a basketball player at Siena. But he’s glad he’s got one more season. Brown said he expects to be one of the Saints’ go-to guys in his upcoming senior season, and he said he’s looking forward to the challenge. “I played kind of a funny role last year," Brown said from his parents’ Hastings home. "Some games I was one of the main offensive threats and some games I wasn’t. It just depended on the substitution patterns of the game." Brown averaged just under 10 points per game and was Siena's most dangerous perimeter shooter, nailing 53.9 percent from the floor and 46.2 percent of his threepointers. He averaged approximately 20 minutes per contest. But this year more will be expected of Brown, due in part to the graduation of the Saints’ leading scorer, ironically, Mark Brown, who is no relation. Brown said it is possible that his former teammate, who scored 23 points per game in 1990-91, will get a look in the upcoming NBA draft. “We will probably play a different style of game this season," the Saint co-captain said. “It will be real interesting to see what will happen. We had a good recruiting class. We’ve got two 6-10 guys coming in from back East. It should be a fun year. ’ ’ Siena, which competes in the Metro Atlan­ tic Athletic Conference, has enjoyed a great deal of success in Brown's three previous seasons on the squad. His freshman year the Saints advanced to the NCAA tournament despite the now infamous quarrantine game in the MAAC tournament. Siena qualified for the NCAA by winning the tournament in a game with no crowd, then upset Stanford before being ousted by Minnesota in a close game in the second round. Last season, the Saints finished 25-10 overall. They lost to Iona in the semifinals of the conference tournament and narrowly missed a return trip to the NCAA tournament. Instead. Siena was extended a bid to the NIT. The Saints won a pair of games and ap­ peared to on the verge of heading south to Madison Square Garden in New York for the semifinals. Siena was playing the University of Massachusetts in nearby Albany in front of 14,000 faithul. A Saint player hit a free throw to give them a three-point lead with 2.7 seconds left. But after a timeout, a U-Mass player drained a long three-pointer to send the game into over­ time, where Siena evetually lost a heartbreaker. Saxon softball squad drops pair; ends TV season at 4-10 Siena guard Mike Brown, shown here dropping a late free throw dur­ ing last season’s CMU game, expects to be one of the Saints go-to guys in his upcoming senior season. Siena will play at Michigan State shortly after Christmas in the Cutlass Classlc.(Photo supplied) Late rally in nightcap allows Coldwater to gain split in TV finale The Hastings varsity baseball team Tuesday was one strike away from a winning season in the Twin Valley Conference. Instead, the Saxons lost a 8-7 heartbreaker to Coldwater on a seventh-inning rally in the second game as the host Cardinals gained a split with the Saxons. Hastings, which won the first game handily 15-5. finishes Twin Valley play with a 6-7 record with one game suspended. Even though the late-inning loss was a difficult pill to swallow, Saxon coach Jeff Simpson said he felt the year has been a success, adding that his squad is not done yet. “We said at the beginning of the year we wanted to finish in the upper division of the Twin Valley,” Simpson said of his team, which wound up fourth in the TV. “We were able to win a couple of tournaments and were runners-up at Dowagiac, so all in all it's been a good season.” Leading 7-6 in the seventh inning of the nightcap, Hastings pitcher Ken Lambeth, who came on in relief of starter Shawn Davis, struck out the first two hitters he faced. He worked the third to a 1-2 count, then yielded a soft fly ball that dropped in for a hit. Lambeth then walked two batters on some questionable calls by the umpire, according to Simpson. The next Coldwater batter hit a “bleeder" between the first and second basemen, driving in the tying and winning runs. "We didn’t play our best ballgame of the year," Simpson said. "We committel four errors, but we hit the ball fairly well." Lambeth allowed five hits and four bases on balls, fanning six in four-plus innings of relief work. Davis allowed only one hit in the first two innings, but struggled with his control, walking five. Bob Huver, who will pitch tonight’s home pre-district game against Gull Lake, was the only Hastings batter with multiple hits, collec­ ting two. Paul Rose drove in two runs to pace the Saxon offense. Hastings bats were booming in the opener, as Nick Williams and Rose each went 4-4 and scored four times apiece. Rose finished the twinbill going 5-for-7, driving in six runs, in­ cluding a solo shot in the fifth inning. Williams also hit a home run, his third of the season, and added a pair of doubles. Jeremy Horan was the winning pitcher for the Saxons, working three and two-thirds inn­ ings, allowing five runs, three of them earn­ ed. He struck out three Cardinals. Lambeth also got some relief work in the first game, going two and a third innings. Hastings took control of the game in the top of the third, scoring five runs to seize an 8-0 lead. The Saxons pounded Coldwater pitching for 15 hits in the game. Simpson said his team, which won six straight before losing the second game of the twinbill, is looking good as tonight’s Gull Lake game approaches. “Goal-wise, I would say we are sitting in good shape,” Simpson said. “We have been able to score a lot of runs, but at times we have had trouble stopping our opponents from scoring." Huver hopes to remedy that situation, car­ rying a 6-1 overall record into the contest, which begins at 4:30 p.m. He last pitched in Thursday’s qualifier win over Middleville. "They are not an overpowering ballclub,” Simpson said of Gull Lake. "But they are very solid. It should be a fun game from the spectator’s point of view.” The Saxons last played Gull Lake two years ago, losing in the district finals. The winner of tonight’s game will play the survivor of the Comstock-Otsego game June 1 at 12:30 at Allegan High School in the district semifinals. Sports Six members of Hastings’ track and field teams qualified for the Class B state finals, to be held June 1 at Wyoming Park High School. Top— (from left) Derek Gonzales and Chris Youngs. Bottom— Kari Cullen. Alison Gergen, Jenny Balderson and Carrie Schneider. Saxon golfers 6th at regional meet The Hastings golf team concluded its season with a sixth-place finish at the Class B regional meet at Saskatoon Golf Club. The Saxons shot a combined 446 score on the White and Red nines at the Alto couisc. Lansing Catholic Central won the meet with a 395 score, followed by runner-up Lowell with a 399. East Grand Rapids was fourth with a 403. Hastings, which last year finished third in the regional and wound up eighth at the state finals, was lol by senior Bobbi Jo Nelson with a 100. Junior Angelle Cooklin carded a 104. sophomore Kelly Cruttenden a 115 and freshman Nicole Cooklin scored a 127. Coach Gordon Cole said he was impressed with the level of competition at the regional. "I’ve never seen such good golfers,” he said. "Especially on the •’cry long White nine (par 37). They just stepped up, addressed the ball and whacked it." "I was pleased with our girls. They did very well considering they arc such a young team." Hastings JVs end TV year on winning note The Hastings junior varsity baseball team ended its Twin Valley season on a positive note, sweeping past Coldwater 10-3 and 4-2. The Saxons improved to 18-3 overall on the season and ended conference play with an 11-3 mark. In the opener. Jesse Lyons went the distance for his fifth victory of the season against no losses. He scattered five hits, allowed three earned runs and fanned a pair of Cardinal batters. Lyons also contributed to the Hastings of­ fensive effort with two hits, a single and a double and drove in a run. Jason Markley also rapped two hits, driving in three runs. Ben Robbe added two hits and Todd San Inocencio had two RBIs for the Saxons. In the nightcap, Markley squared his record at 2-2 with relief help from Rob Frey, who posted his third save of the season by getting the final two Coldwater hitters. Markley allowed three hits and struck out five in sixplus innings. Hastings could only muster five hits. Lyons drove in a pair of runs with a double and Marv Tobias also had an RBI. The Saxons close their regular season tonight at home against Maple Valley Brown said that, given those measures of success, he is very pleased he chose Siena for his college basketball. “I couldn’t have picked a better school," he said. “If I had known we would play in an NCAA tournament and advance three rounds in the NIT, I would have been very pleased. But I still have one year left.” Brown added that there is a distinct possibility that he may be playing his senior season under a new coach. He said that his current coach, Mike Dean, is interested in the recently vacated South Carolina position. Brown said he believes that if Dean will take the job if an offer is made. This year Brown and his Siena teammates will play in the Cutlass Classic at Michigan State University shortly after Christmas. They will battle Stanford in a first-round game. Meanwhile. Brcwn said he will continue to hone his game ever the summer. He will be heading back to New York for the Empire State Games, which is a sort of Olympics for New York residents. Brown was the leading scorer on his team, which won the gold medal last summer. "It is quite an event," Brown said of the games. "They have over 10,000 participants in every sport imaginable. Players like Kenny Anderson and Christian Laettner have played in the past. It’s a great opportunity." Jeremy Horan, Gabe Griffin and Don Moore The Hastings softball team wrapped up Twin Valley conference play Tuesday after­ noon by losing a pair to Coldwater, 17-2 and 14-2. The Saxons were stymied by Cardinal pit­ cher Shelly Tom in both games. Tom struck out 13 Hastings batters, yielded just six hits and walked four in the twinbill, impressing Saxon coach Larry Dykstra. "She is very fast and she has an excellent changeup," Dykstra said. “She had our hit­ ters off stride all day." Tom’s two wins improved her season mark to 15-3. Hastings dropped to 4-10 in con­ ference play. In the opener, the Cardinals exploded for 11 runs in the first inning off Hastings starter Kris Carr, who allowed 15 earned runs and 16 hits in the contest. She fanned two and walked eight. Trailing 15-0 after three innings of play, the Saxons finally got on the scoreboard when Nicole Otto and Becky Carr drew walks in the fourth. The runners advanced on a wild pitch and Otto scored on a squeeze-play bunt by Marci Jones. Hastings added a run in the fifth when Elissa Kelly doubled and scored on a basehit by Shanna Murphy. Kristy Abendroth had the only other Saxon hit. The Cardinals again erupted in the first inn­ ing in the nightcap, scoring nine runs off starter Stephanie Leatherman. Leatherman allowed nine hits, eight earned runs and four walks in four innings of work. , Hastings scored in the second inning when Shanna Murphy tripled home Karrie McCar­ ty, who had been hit by a pitch. The Saxons added another run in the fourth when Kelly deposited a Tom offering over the left-field fence for her first varsity home run. Shannon Fuller also had a base hit in the game. Hastings will travel to Maple Valley to con­ clude its season next Wednesday. Three Hastings sports stars tell college sports plans Three Hastings High School seniors have announced where they will continue academic and athletic careers after next week’s graduation. Gabe Griffin has chosen Grand Rapids Bap­ tist College, Don Moore will attend Hope College, and Jeremy Horan will go to Beloit (Wise.) College. Griffin, son of Robert and Aleta Griffin, will join Middleville’s Jason Pranger on GR Baptist’s basketball team. A three-sport stan­ dout and a all-county quarterback and shooting guard, Griffin said he also hoped to play baseball at the school while he pursues studies in Bible. Moore, who was Hastings’ starting fullback last fall before a torn ligament injury ended his season, hopes to work his way into the Flying Dutchmen’s starting backfield sometime soon. The injury has healed enough for Moore to enjoy success on the track this spring. The son of Robert and Linda Nida, Moore tentatively plans to study pre-law. Horan, the son of Jerome and Yvonne Horan, hopes to play defensive back at Beloit, a Division III school. Also a solid receiver for the Saxons and a second baseman on the Sax­ on diamond team, Horan said he more than likely will also be studying pre-law. The trio joins other members of Hastings 9-0 football team continuing their careers on the intercollegiate level. Chase Youngs will play at Michigan Tech, while Karl Gielarowski and Chad Lundquist will attend Ferris State. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 23. 1991 — Page 13 GOLF SCORES: Charity tourney set for June 14 A charity golf tournament will be held Fri­ day, June I4. at Hastings Country Club. Proceeds from the event will go to Family and Children’s Services, a privately funded agency committed to strengthening the family­ unit in Barry County. The event will be kicked off with a shotgun start at 2 p.m. and will include a banquet at 7 p.m. Cost of the event, for golf and banquet, is $180 per foursome or $50 per individual. Golf only is $35. while dinner only is $15. Checks may be sent to Family and Children’s Sevices, 301 S. Michigan. Hastings, 49058. For further information, call 945-3648, 852-9374 or 945-9545. Middle School tracksters bring home ribbons The Saxons track and field team overcame the cold Friday night and brought home some ribbons from the Comstock Relays. Robert Wager, Derek Chandler, and Molly Arnold took second in the Gully Whumper Jump. Matt Kuhlman. Nicole Lambert, Ryan Gillans, and Marie DeWitt took second in the Comstock Derby. Tom and Eric Sorenson and Michelle and Danielle Gole placed fifth in the same event. Lynctte Smith, Arnold, Chandler, and Matt Kirkendall placed third in the Bucking Bronco Relay, while Kirkendall, Matt Womack, and Sherry Angr placed fifthin the Pasture Patty ' Put. Kelli Storm, Charity Cruttenden and Mark Jarvis placed fifth in the Meadow Muffin Toss. Nicole Wood, Roy Miller, Melissa Ham­ mond. and Matt Styf took fifth in the Death Valley Trudge. Alison Loftus, Lori Maiville, Angie Lyons, and Sarah McKeough placed fifth in the mile relay. ^LituarieA MIDDLEVILLE - Roy W. Gackler, 84 of Porter Hills Presbyterian Village and formerly of Caledonia passed away Wednesday, May 15, 1991. Mr. Gackler was bom July 1,1906 in Thor­ napple Township, Middleville, the son of William and Susanna (Maichele) Gackler. He was raised in the Middleville area and attended Middleville Schools, graduating in 1925. He attended Michigan State University for two years. He was married to Dorothy A. Geib March 21, 1934. He was self-employed operating a grocery store in Caledonia for 23 years and a Beltline Motel in Grand Rapids for 33 years. He was a life long member of the Leighton United Methodist Church, President of Grand Rapids Motel Association, President of Michi­ gan Motel Association. He served a three year term on the Caledonia School Board, President of the Caledonia Commercial Club, Charter member of the South Kent Chapter American Business Cub, Charter member of the Caledo­ nia Lions Club and Director of the Farmers State Bank. Mr. Gackler is survived by his wife, Dorothy A. Gackler, his children, Kenneth R. Gackler, John S. and Joyce E. Gackler, all of Caledonia, Suann R. Hewlett of Middleville, D. Jane Gackler of Spokane, Washington; three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 18 at the Leighton United Methodist Church with Reverend Kenneth Vaught officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leighton United Methodist Church or Porter Hills Benevolence Fund. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home of Middleville. Bertha Grace McKinney -BLUE DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 5-20... O Goodyear S4-4: T. Sutherland 42-3: L. Kornitadt 59-0: J. Kennedy 44-1; D. O'Connor 42-4. O Jarman 44-2; J. Rugg 44-0; T. Dunham 48-2. STANDINGS... D. O Connor 14; J. Jacobs 12; J. Coleman 10; J. Rugg 9; D. Jarman 8. R. Newton 8; E. Mathews 8; 8. Wiersum 8; T. Sutherland 7; W. Nitz 6; T. Dunham 5; J. Ketchum 5; L. Kornjodt 4; G. Cove 4; G. Gohan 4; D. Goodyear 4; A. Johnson 4; H. Bottcher 3; J. Kennedy 1; 8. Cook 0. PAIRING FOR 5-27 BACK NINE... B. Wiersum vs. J. Ketchum; J. Rugg vs. J. Kennedy; J. Coleman v». 1. Komsodt; E. Mathews W. Nitz; B. Cook v». T. Sutherland; D. Goodyear v». J. Jacobs: T. Dunham vs. A. Johnson; D. O'Connor vs. G. Gohan; R. Newton vs. H. Bottcher; D. Jarman vs. G. Cove. -GOLD DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 5-20... R. Miller 43-4; J. Walsh 48- 4; D. Loranger 40-4; J. Hoke 52-2: H. Wattles 41- 4; B. Stack 44-4; B. Miller 42-4; B. losty 47-0; B. Miller 42-0; H. Wattles 43-0; B. Vanderveen 46-2; G. Ironside 44-0; B. Vanderveen 46-0; G. Holman 42- 0; J. Wicker 51-3: J. Walsh 48-3; D. Loranger 44- 4; L. Lang 42-4; H. Wattles 41-4; B. Stack 44-4; B. losty 47-1; G. Ironside 44-1; G. Hamaty 49-0; R. Miller 43-0; J. Walker 52-0; D. Bowers 39-0. STANDINGS... L. Lang 15; B. Miller 14; G. Holman 11; J. Walsh 11; B. Stack 10; G. Hamaty 8; H. Wat­ tles 8; D. Loranger 8; J. Fisher 8; R. Miller 8; J. Wicker 7; J. Hoke 6; B. Vanderveen 6; D. Bowers 5; J. Panfil 4; A. Francik 4; G. Ironside 1; J. Walker 1; B. losty 1; D. Foster 0. PAIRING FOR 5-27 FRONT NINE... D. Bowers vs. J. Walsh; B. Vanderveen vs. G. Holman; D. Foster vs. J. Panfil; L. Lang vs. H. Wattles; B. Stack vs. B. Miller; J. Wicker vs. G. Ironside: D. Loranger vs. R. Miller; J. Hoke vs. J. Fisher; J. Walker vs. A. Francik; G. Hamoty vs. B. losty. -RED DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 5-20... M. Pearson 52-3; C. Morey 59-4; D. Jacobs 49-4; G. Etter 55-1; D. Hall 49- 0; M. Cook 59-0; L. Perry 43-4; J. Hopkins 45-3; B. Youngs 44-4; G. Lawrence 52-0; D. Garrett 45- 1; M. Cook 59-0. STANDINGS... B. Youngs 16; G. Powers 13; P. Lubienlecki II; G. Crothers 10; H. Burke 8; D. Moose Mixed Golf League Dolan & Faul 41-Scobey 41 L&J Whitney 38-Servlce 41 Courter 34-Healy 44 Stout 39-Mlller 44 Egger & Burdick 38-Heath 38 Watson 39- KasInsky 45 Curtis 41-Buchanun 40 Ellsworth 43-Keeler 41 D&M Whitney 35-AsplnaIl 40 Hause & Snyder 40-Whltney & Martin 45 Corrigan 38-Anderson & Nich«rson 36 POINTS _______ Roy Gackler________ J Q Hastings Country Club Men’s Monday Night Golf League ) NASHVILLE - Bertha Grace McKinney, 94 of Nashville passed away Tuesday, May 21, 1991 at her residence. Mrs. McKinney was bom April 17, 1897 in Reedsville, West Virginia, the daughter of Jacob and Ellen (Brown) Bom. She was raised in Reedsville, West Virginia and attended schools there. She was a homemaker and came to Kalamazoo 11 years ago and to Nashville five years ago. She was married to Otto F. McKinney November 21,1915 in Reedsville, West Virgi­ nia. He preceded her in death October 28, 1959. She was a member of the Vermontville Bible Church and VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs. McKinney is survived by two sons, William McKinney of Reedsville, West Virgi­ nia and Glen McKinney of Baltimore, Mary­ land; two daughters, Lucille Rhodes of Nash­ ville and Louise Taylor of Fort Smith, Arkan­ sas; eight grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death a daughter, Sarah McKinney; grandson, David Rhodes; granddaughter, Mary Ann McKinney; five brothers, Ferdinand, William, Walter, Charles and one brother, who died in infancy; four sisters, Nora, Nettie, Nellie and Beulah. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 25 at Mt. Vernon Methodist Church with Reverend Eilleen Schneider officiating. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home in Nashville. L&J Whitney 17 1/2 Hause & Snyder 17 Eggers & Burdick 16 D&M Whitney 15 1/2 Jacobs 7. M. Pearson 7; G- Lawrence 6; D. Hall 4; C. Morey 4; L. Perry 4; G. Etter 3; J. Hopkins 3; P. Siegel 2; D. Garrett 2; G. Bauer 0; M. Cook 0: R. Stanley 0. PAIRING FOR 5-27 BACK NINE... vs. M. Pearson; R. Stanley vs. G. Crothers; D. Jacobs vs. G. Powers. H. Burke vs. P. Lubieniecki; D. Garrett vs. G. Etter; C. Morey vs. : 6. Bauer vs. L. Perry; P. Siegel vs. M. Cook; D. Holl vs. J. Hopkins. -SILVER DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 5-20... T. Harding 45-3; J. Loubaugh 43-4; C Guy 44-4; T. Cleveland 50-3; D. Gauss 48-3; R. Dawe 48-4; J. Hubert 53-4; D. Brower 52-1; D. Gauss 48-0; G. Begg 47-0; G. Pratt 44-1; P. Loftus 46-1; D. Brower 52-0; T. Har­ ding 45-0; J. Loubaugh 43-4; J- Loubaugh 43-4; T. Cleveland 50-4; D. Beduhn 45-4; R. Dawe 48-4: R. Dawe 48-4; P. Loftus 46-4; T. Krul 44-0; D. Brower 52-0; J. Hubert 53-0; R. Stoddard 51-0; D. Gauss 48-0; P. Mogg 48-0; J. Hubert 50-0. STANDINGS... J. Loubaugh 16; M. Miller 15; R. Dawe 14; G. Pratt 12: D. Beduhn 9; C. Guy 8: J Plank 8; T. Cleveland 7; J. Hubert 6; D. Gauss 6; P. Loftus 5; D. Brower 5; T. Hording 5; P. Mogg 4; G. Begg 4; T. Krul 4; R. Stoddard 4; D. Welton 3; C. Joynson 1; L. Englehart 0. PAIRING FOR 5-27 FRONT NINE... J. Plank vs. T. Harding; G. Pratt vs. R. Dawe: J. Loubaugh vs. G. Begg; D. Beduhn vs. P. Loftus; M. Miller vs. P. Mogg; T. Krul vs. J. Hubert; T. Cleveland vs. R. Stoddard; T. Cleveland vs. D. Brower; D. Gauss vs. C. Guy; D. Welton vs. L. Englehart. -WHITE DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 5-20... R. McMillon 38-4; B. Masse 46-3; C. Cruttenden 45-4; J. Schnackenberg 45-3; T. Drumm 39-0; T. Drumm 39-1; T. Alderson 55-0: J. Toburen 45-1; D. King 48-3; R. Wilcox 44-4; D. Baum 39-3; L. Hensley 62-1; M. Dimond 43-0; D. Hoekstra 44-1. STANDINGS... R. Wilcox 14; J. Schnackenberg 11; C. Cruttenden 10; 0. King 10; B. Masse 9; R. McMillan 9; R. Teegardin 8; S. Spencer 6: D. Hoekstra 5; L. Hensley 5; T. Drumm 5; M. Dimond 4; G. H. Brown 4; J. Toburen 4; F. Markle 4; N. Gardner 4; D. Baum 3; G. E. Brown 3; T. Alderson 2; J. Northouse 0. PAIRING FOR 5-27 BACK NINE... R. McMillan vs. R. Wilcox; B. Masse vs. G. H. Brown; F. Markle vs. J. Schnackenberg; L. Hensley vs. D. Baum; R. Teegardin vs. S. Spencer; J. Northouse vs. M. Di­ mond; N. Gardner vs. D. King; T. Drumm vs. C. Cruttenden; D. Hoekstra vs. J. Toburen: T. Aiderson vs. G. E. Brown. Dolan & Faul 15 • Corrigan 14 Heath 13 1/2 Service 13 Stout 13 Ellsworth 12 1/2 Scobev 12 1/2 Curtis 12 1/2 Watson 12 Keeler 10 Aspinall 10 Healy 9 Miller 8 Buchahan 7 Whitney & Martin 7 Kasinsky 5 D&M Whitney won the pot for having 6 4*s. The Outdoor f! Outlook... J by— Steve Editor’s Note: Steve Hayes of Bob's Gun and Tackle will periodically contribute this column throughout the year. This week‘s topic is bass fishing. Hayes wishes to remind anglers and hunters in Barry County to report unusually large or rare fish and game for possible publication by contacting him at 945-4106 (Next week — flyfishing). Anglers will be conveying on Michigan waters for this weekend’s opener with hopes of filling the stringer with lunker bass. Fortunately, Barry County is loaded with virtually endless bass fishing opportunities. One need not drive more than a few miles at the most to enjoy prime fishing hotspots. Gun, Crooked, Thomapple. Algonquin. Carter, and Jordan lakes are just a sampling of some of the excellent lakes that bass fishermen have learned to appreciate. The trick, however, lies in finding a good lake, and using the proper tactics This may sound quite basic and straightforward, but it’s surprising how many fishermen waste valuable time fishing in non-productive water. Bass love cover, so that is where you should concentrate your efforts. Stumps, logs, weedbeds, lily pads, rocks, and docks are all likely areas to find lurking bass. However, don’t expect to always find fish in shallow water. Some of the best fishing oc­ curs along drop-offs where weedlines meet deeper water. I prefer to focus much of my fishing here. When I find a weediine that I want to fish. I’ll generally position the boat next to it so I can cast parallel to the weediine. I am able to cover the weedline better by casting parallel rather than of perpendicular because my line will be in good fishing water throughout the Hayes entire retrieve, instead of a fraction of it. When it comes down to artificial fishing lures, there are literally thousands to choose from. Determining which ones to use and which ones not to use can be a difficult deci­ sion at best. However, I’d never want to be caught on a lake without a large variety of plastic worms, such as those produced locally by K & E Tackle. They are simple yet very ef­ fective. My own favorites are the purple worms (with or without stripes), blacks, and yellows. However, other colors sometimes work equally well. To use these lures properly and effectively, cast them in or around cover where a bass may be waiting. The key lies in working the worm slowly during the retrieve. Turn the reel handle only fast enough so that the worm doesn’t sink during the retrieve while allow­ ing it to utilize its swimming action. For early morning and late evening fishing, surface lures are also very effective. Hula poppers and jitterbugs are two time tested bass catchers. Work them slowly in and near cover with rod twitches and jerks, followed by pauses. If you are fishing along drop-offs or in deeper water, crankbaits sometimes work well. Many of these lure types can be worked fast or slow, depending on the situation. Don’t forget about live bait. It’s hard to beat the real thing. Minnows and nightcrawlers are particular bass favorites. Legal size in most Barry County waters is twelve inches for largemouth and smallmouth bass. Legal daily bag limit is five fish — in­ cluding any combination of bass, walleye, and pike. If you’re not fishing in Barry County waters check the fishing regulations. Remember obey all fishing laws. Good Fishing! Alumni baseball game is Monday The annual Hastings Alumni baseball game « u-heduled for 1 p.m. Memorial Day. MonMay 27 al Johnson Field. AH players interested in playing in the conor lhlKe needing firther information are ljked lo coniact Bernie Oom al 945-9790. VIKING...continued from page 1 Sixth grade volleyball queens, kings crowned Vogue Volleyball— Front row: Emily Dipert, Rachael Nystrom and Andrea Jones. Back row: Janette Jennings, Jodi Songer, Elizabeth Llcolnhol and Amanda Seeber. anybody else. We wouldn't have the space.” The expansion is part of the corporation’s continuous improvement process "in our quest to becoming a world-class manufac­ turer," said Cliff Havey, vice president of op­ erations. "It lets us address new concepts of work ceils. "The main thrust is on satisfying the cus­ tomer and providing the customer with the best service possible and the best quality product that we’re capable of producing. Our operation is becoming more people-oriented and everybody involved has long-term com­ mitments to that, very definitely," he said. New equipment is part of the project, and Havey said one of the items, which incorpo­ rates employees' ideas, will machine the sprinkler frames "and offer us an opportunity to prepare for the future that Tom's talking about." Steve Trent, president of Tyden Seal Co., said Tyden has been cramped for space be­ cause it has added a couple of new products and the expansion will enhance material flow and improve production efficiency. "Down the road, we plan on broadening our product line and we need more room for mak­ ing any new products we come up with. In the past, we've had hardly any spare room," he said. The corporation will have a much more ef­ ficient shipping and warehousing procedure with additional docks, some of which will be devoted to filling export container.*. "Exports are a big part of our business here. We'll have one central location to pack containers completely here as opposed to relying on outside firms to help us in that area,” Trent said. For the fire protection division of Viking, lhe expansion is vital, Groos said. "We're also expanding our product line and we certainly wouldn't have the space to do things like the back flow alarm valve and some of lhe new products that we're coming up with," he said. "But this year is a difficult year. There's no question about that It’s our first difficult year in six or seven years. Our commitment is to keep our prices competitive so we don't lose market share and that's hurting our business right now because we've got to lower our prices. But, we're determined not to lose our market share. If we get enough new products, we can hopefully grew though this period." ’ The firm has a factoiy and distribution cen­ ter in Luxembourg, which serves Europe, and a warehouse in Singapore. Both are growing more rapidly than the North American mar­ ket "If we didn't have exports right now, we'd be in a real pickle. That's for sure," Groos said. "We’re real confident that the Hastings fa­ cility can serve most of the world. We think this plant can make the highest quality and lowest cost Viking and Tyden products to serve the world," Trent said. There's no better place to make something if we continue with our improvement programs right here." Coming Soon... Gun Lake Vision Care Parkway Centre 12850 Chief Noonday Road Offering Quality Family Eye Care For more information or to make appointment call ... 792-0515 Gnarly Nine Volleyball— Front row: Brian Hubert, Eric Greenfield, Chad Howes, and Damon Gonzales. Back row: Justin Waters, Jason Fuller, Brett Hanson, Travis Willaims and Marty Ruthruff. Bard Bloom, O.D. Scott Bloom, O.D. John B. Walton, O.D. �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 23. 1991 Gun Lake teen dance club ‘The Note’ to be resurrected by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Thirty years ago, "The Note," a teen dance club, was the place to be on a Saturday night If former teenager and "Note-goer” Rita Martin has her way, that's how it's going to be again. This Saturday night will mark The Note's grand opening (or re-opening) at 12223 Chief Noonday Road, in Yankee Springs Township. "When I used to come here in the early '60s, this was considered quite the place to be," said Martin., a Wayland native who used to spend summers at Gun Lake with her family. Well-known performers such as Bob Seger, Alice Cooper, Kenny Rogers and the First Edition and Mitch Ryder, once played at The Note, which was later known as the Buzz Box. A national teen magazine even featured a story about the dance club during Its heyday. While Martin has no immediate plans to draw big-name performers, she has added attractions such as three short basketball courts, a sand volleyball court, a video arcade and pool room and concession stand, in addition to planning teen dances for three nights a week. Realizing that the area needed a drug- and alcohol-free place for kids to gather and party, Martin started looking for a suitable location three and a half years ago. "But the timing just wasn't right," she said. "Then In February I get a call on Sunday night saying this place (The Note) was for sale," said Martin. "I came out to see the place on Monday, we got together on Tuesday, I made an offer Wednesday morning, it was accepted Wednesday night and Thursday I was at the (Yankee Springs Township) board meeting. "After three and a half years, it took less than a week to get this place," she said Martin. The club's reputation declined in the '70s and the building stood empty until Al Conklin bought it and converted it into the "Note of Praise," a non-profit interdenominational Christian fellowship in October 1982. The fellowship faded several years ago, and the building remained vacant until Martin bought it last winter. "The building, which I think was built about 30 years ago, was in great shape, so we just gutted and painted it, put in a new floor and installed a new DJ booth," said Martin. The club's original brown-speckled linoleum has been replaced with retro-style green and white parquet linoleum with the club's eighth-note logo emblazoned' in the middle of the 5,000 square-foot dance floor. The walls sport a fresh coat of white paint and green and plum colored stripes. The circular, free-standing fireplace with its polished copper hood has been updated with a coat of white paint for the seating area and glass bricks for the fireplace itself. Martin said she hopes the basketball and volleyball courts will attract teens and encourage intermingling and friendly competition between area schools. "We’re actually running two businesses," said Martin. From 10:30 a.m to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and from noon until 6 p.m. on Sunday, teens and their families can come in and play pool and video games, take advantage of the free volleyball and basketball courts or buy a snack at the concession stand, which features hot dogs, chips, hot pretzels, popcorn, nachos, soft-drinks and pizzas. Three nights a week, Friday, Saturday and Wednesday, from 8 p.m. until 1 a.m., there will be dances, for high school-aged teens, featuring, "an enormous sound system" that "will rattle the blocks," according to Martin. Although there is still a lot to be done, Martin said she hopes to have all the special effects and lighting such as a mirror ball, helicopter lights, police beacons and fog installed and operating in time for the grand opening Friday night While there is a stage located in one comer of the dance floor and The Note is equipped to handle live-music performances, Martin said that most of the music will be on CDs. "It's real important that the kids be able to come here and hear the type of music they want," she said. "The kids will determine the type of music we'll play." Martin created an informal high school­ aged board of directors so kids from all over the area would be able to have direct input into the type of music they'll hear. "I would like to see this turn into something structured and formal," said Martin of her board of directors. "I am very interested in what the kids have to say. "I want to make them a positive part of this business," she added. "It's the kids that will make or break this place. We want to make them a part of what is going on." "The kids are into a vast variety of music, everything from progressive, to rock, country and even the oldies," she added. "I get a copy of Billboard's Top 100 so the kids can pick their own music." While Martin runs two other business, a beauty salon in Caledonia and another in Dorr, she said she has never been associated with a business that has attracted so much community support. "All the vendors we deal with are former 'Note-goers,'" said Martin. "There are a lot of good feelings and nostalgia about this place, and that's helping to promote this place and get the kids interested." While Martin said she wishes she had another week to prepare for the grand opening, she said an open house held last Sunday was a success. "We had over 300 people here and they came as families. We had music on and people were shooting hoops and playing video games," said Martin. "It was really neat. The parents were here to ask questions because they wanted to see and be a part of what is going on." A lot of the parents asked Martin about security at The Note. 'I assured them that we would have security here, especially at night," said Martin. "The rules will be posted so the kids will know that this (The Note) is not going to be an inand-out type of thing and there won't be any disturbances in the parking lot. "Parents have offered to help out because they are thrilled to have something like this in the area," said Martin. "Parents don't like to see their kids drive up to bars in Grand Rapids or other areas for teen nfghfdances because of the reputation for alcohol at some of those places." Also, people have already approached Martin about using the club for senior class parties, benefit dances and aerobics and dance classes. " Martin said she has even been tossing around the idea of sponsoring family activities like trips to Cedar Point, participation in the Gun Lake Winterfest and ski trips. Martin said that she is creating more than a place for kids to hang out, she is creating jobs for teens. "The liabilities are high but my husband, Bill, and I want to take the chance to do something positive for kids," said Martin who has four children of her own, ranging in age from 15 months to 20 years."This is the neatest thing I have ever been a part of. "As a kid I had a chance to go some place, be an adult and meet kids outside of school cliques and make friends," she said. "I still have a lot of friends that I met at The Note and that is what I want for these kids. I want to bring kids together from all the surrounding areas so the can mix, mingle and make friends." The Note in Yankee Springs has been given a face lift and will have its grand opening May 23. A circular, free-standing tireplace provides a cozy seating area. Attention Area Businesses! Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with your advertising message in...The HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 Owner Rita Martin conducts business in her impromptu office next to boxes stacked in one corner of The Notes dance floor. The courtyard at The Note has been ;<dnsformed into three short basketball courts. to have our advertising representative call upon you to assist in your weekly ad message. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 23, 1991 — Page 15 SCHOOLS Seniors’ parents put together showcase of great prizes continued from page 1 • Received a copy of the proposed 1991-92 to 1995-96 school improvement plan, which will be presented to the board for approval at next month’s meeting. The four goals of the plan are to increase learning, to foster a sense of community, to help everyone succeed and to develop facilities and resources for programs. • Appointed members to Lhe following 1991-92 advisory committees: adult and community education, vocational education, Chapter I, talented and gifted, family life edu­ cation and food services. • Accepted notice of the retirement of Earl Bever, who has taught math at Hastings mid­ dle school for 27 years. The board also passed a resolution honoring all 1990-91 Hastings Area Schools retirees. • Approved a personnel report that recom­ mended granting a maternity leave of absence for music instructor Joan Bosserd-Schroeder and denying an unpaid leave of absence for high school special education teacher Gary Ivinskas. • Approved the following appointments: David Butler, mathematics chairman; Pete DeDeecker, science chairman; Edward Domke, vocational/technical chairman; Jan Drolen, language arts coordinator; Pat Murphy, physical education chair; and Joan Bossard-Schroeder, fine arts chairman. • Took action to lay off vocational instruc­ tor Wayne Brodie in the vocational/technical department, due to insufficient student en­ rollment . • Appointed Mark Feldpausch a Barry In­ termediate School District elector. • Accepted Bob Casey’s gift, a 1978 Chevrolet pickup truck worth $800, for use in the high school's automotive program. • Denied an out-of-district transfer applica­ tion submitted for Christine McKee, who lives in the Hastings school district and wishes to attend classes in the ThornappleKellogg school district for the 1991-92 school year. • Approved the addition of a keyboarding class to the middle school curriculum. • Heard a presentation on textbooks to be considered for adoption at next month's meet­ ing. • Recognized the district's 438 volunteers for their service to the schools, with certifi­ cates of appreciation and a reception prior to the meeting. Church announces summer schedule The new summer schedule for Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish, 4887 Coats Grove Rd., Hastings is as follows: Starting Sunday, June 2, church service will begin at 9:30 a.m. till 10:30 a.m. Legal Notice Synopsis of Minutes HOPE TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting Moy 13. 1991 —7:30 p.m. Pledge to the Flog. All officers present. Thirteen citizens and guests. Approved agenda and the 4/17 and 4/29 Special Meeting minutes and the 4/8/91 Regular Minutes. Received Treasurers report and all Cor­ respondence and Committee Reports. Approved payment of all listed bills. Received modified Permit DNR File No. 90-12-430 for Barbara I. Smith ond application from Michigan Liquor Control Commission for Thomas J. Walker SOM License. Approved payment at I17.7M.90 to Barry Coun­ ty OFW from ike SWBC Sewer fund per Invoices presented. A Lltru’i rkTTTX'Vrt OT “ r\V'pv<u st 11vH nTTVIuHvll estebluhinp the SeuthweM IftHy County Sewer Wwlet AwtMity A^wnted Hw township fewpswtaM to Hastings High School seniors Martha Craven, Tracey Keller, Roxanne Buehler and Chris Hammond look over the showcase of prizes donated by area businesses, merchants and individuals. Each year, the parents of seniors put together a “Mystery Party” for the graduates. About a half an hour after graduation, participating seniors are taken by bus to a “mystery location' where they will remain until 6 a.m. the next morning, participating in a variety of activities and winning or bidding on prizes such as TVs, stereos. Any individual or busmess Interested in donating prizes can call Gus and Bev Zurface at 945-9124. After 37 Years of Business ’*•—— UA ■—— QUITTING . BUSINESS. Dear Friends & Customers Now that we have approached our "Final Days of Quitting Business," we would like to bring back our “aw shucks box." If you didn't receive a key by mail, please stop by the prize game table and pick one up. Remember at least Vi off storewide with savings up to 70%. Best Regards, Mary Gilntore Hesterly WE ARE CLOSING OUR DOORS Uxm wut Wole* Awtfwh Approved payment of $62 to Brood* Photographic tor Courthouse Protect. Amended Resolution 9|-3 Fee Structure. Approved payment of $1,200 to Borey County Recycling. Amended motion to transfer $8,000 from General Fund to Ambulance Fund. Appointed Mary Jo Whitaker to D Jton Library Board. Approved $2.00 payment to MTA for update for Michigan Township Manual. Received 1990-91 Fiscal Year Audit report. Approved purchase of 4x6 veterans flag to replace missing one. Adjournment 10:35 p.m. Shirley R. Case. Clerk Attested to by: Patricia 1. Baker, Supervisor (5/23) 50% /U to 60 % 0FF jf ORIGINAL PRICES Fine Quality Diamond Rings, Diamond Earrings, Pendants, 14 kt. Gold Chains, Watches and Much More ITS NEVER TOO LATE TO QUIT. OR TOO EARLY. Need help to quit smoking? 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The nine-man, three-woman deliberated less than two hours before returning the not guilty verdict Hendershot, 33, was arrested last fall by Hastings Police on charges of engaging in sexual contact with a girl under age 13 in August 1988. Hendershot was charged with second-degree criminal sexual conduct, a felony offense punishable by up to 15 years in prison. Barry County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor presented testimony from five witnesses, including police investigators, during the second and third day of trial. Hendershot of 418 S. Market St., took the stand in his own defense on May 8 and de­ fense testimony continued May 10. The case Court News resumed May 13 with closing arguments. In other court business: •A Lake Odessa man who allegedly made a drunken bet with a buddy that he would have sex with a certain woman was sentenced last Thursday to prison for five to 25 years. John W. Eastman Jr., 19, of 193 Tupper Lake Road, Eastman was convicted April 17 of first-degree criminal sexual conduct fol­ lowing a three-day jury trial in Barry County Circuit Court. Eastman testified on his own behalf during the trial. He could have received a life prison term CLASSIFIEDS The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 Husiness Services Help Wanted DELIVERING SAND, gravel, fill & topsoil. 945-3061, 852-2108._________________ CLERICAL ASSISTANT NEEDED in a professional office environment Please send resume to ad # 537 c/o The Reminder, P.O. Box 188, Hast­ ings, MI 49058.___________ FACSIMILE SERVICE: Send or receive your Fax Transmis­ sions. For more information call: Midwest Communications 616-948-9633. Ask for Sue or Rosie.____________________ CONGRATULATIONS Kelli VacDenburg You and Katie have made us the proudest grandparents in Michigan. Love, Grandma and Grandpa V. CONGRATULATIONS! To our two favorite girls Abby - for making the Dean's List at Baker. 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FREE 24 Hour Recording Reveals Details 801-379-2929 Copyright 8MJ446C U.S HOTLINE copyright_________________ DRUGLOAD TRUCKS! $100; '84 Bronco $50; *89 Blaz­ er $ 150; '75 Jeep CJ $50. Seized Vans, 4x4’s, Boats. Choose from ‘housands starting $25. FREE 24 Hour Recording Reve­ als Details 801-379-2930 Copyright 4MK446C U.S HOTLINE copyrighL_______ EARN $500+ per week at home. Call for fascinating recorded message: 517-629-8826, ext. 205.________________ Garage Sale MOVING SALE - EVERY­ THING GOES 3934 2nd Street Wayland. May 23rd until cvcrything is gone. 792-0171. PORCH AND YARD SALE al 329 W. Court, Hastings. Thurs., Fri., Sat., 9am to 5:30pm. Clothes, boys and adults, avon products and misc. Phone 948-8054. for the offense. Authorities said Eastman and a friend had spent an evening last August drinking beer and driving around the area with several other friends. Sometime after 2 a.m., the pair stopped at a mobile home at Thornapple Lake Estates and woke up the 20-year-old woman living there with her infant son. The two men sat and drank beer and talked with the victim for about an hour until she went to bed. Eastman said he was too drunk to drive, and the victim agreed to let them spend the night in the trailer's living room, according to sheriffs deputies. After his arrest, Eastman told authorities his friend bet him a dollar on whether he could sleep with the woman. After the alleged assault, the victim said Eastman apologized several times, saying he was "really sorry," according to deputies. The woman left the room, picked up her son and went to a neighbor’s to call the police. The friend who was at the trailer with Eastman told deputies both of them had had a lot to drink that night. He said he slept through the incident and did not hear the woman scream. The victim later told Barry County Sher­ iffs deputies she knew the friend and had met Eastman for the first time two weeks earlier. She was treated at Pennock Hospital after the attack. Eastman received credit for 55 days spent in the Barry County Jail awaiting sentencing. •A former Bay Pointe Restaurant employee charged with breaking and entering and safebreaking in connection with two burglar­ ies at the Gun Lake restaurant pleaded guilty last Thursday to burglary charges. James J. Walker, 19, of 8333 Guernsey Lake Road, Delton, will be sentenced June 6. He faces up to 10 years in prison. Michigan State Police arrested Walker at the restaurant on March 7 after neighbors re­ ported a burglary at the restaurant on the south side of west Gun Lake. Police found a basement window broken out, searched the building at 11456 Marsh Road, and discovered Walker hiding in the restaurant attic about 1:30 a.m. Troopers discovered food, liquor and stereo equipment stashed in a crawl space, ready to be removed from the building. Police said the burglary was similar to a Feb. 22 break-in at the restaurant In that burglary, the suspect entered through a win­ dow leading to a crawl space to the cellar. The burglar stole several thousand dollars worth of stereo equipment liquor, beer and wine, and food including steaks and prime rib. The suspect also broke into the restaurant safe, took $1,000 in cash and sprayed a fire extinguisher in the kitchen, causing a lot of damage, according to police. Following his arrest, Walker was charged with two counts of breaking and entering and two counts of safebreaking, all felony of­ fenses. The safe-breaking charges carry max­ imum sentences of life in prison. . Last week, Walker pleaded guilty to two counts of breaking and entering a building with intent to commit larceny. In exchange the safebreaking charges will be dismissed when he is sentenced. •A Middleville man was sentenced last Thursday to four to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting a young girl. Mark G. Knickerbocker, 31, of 11908 Bass Road, received credit for 205 days spent in the Barry County Jail awaiting sentencing. Knickerbocker was arrested last year by Michigan State Police on charges of assault­ ing a girl under age 13 in Hope Township. Police alleged two assaults occurred between September and December 1989 and one took place in July 1990. The Barry County Prosecutor's office charged Knickerbocker with one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and with two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conducL In April, Knickerbocker pleaded guilty to one of the second-degree criminal sexual con­ duct charges in exchange for the dismissal of the other charges. Knickerbocker could have received a max­ imum sentence of 10 to 15 years in prison for the offense. Lightning hits tree, house at Nashville During a brief thunderstorm last Thursday evening, lightning struck a tree on the east side of State Street near the intersection of Washington Street in Nashville, causing some damage According to Sgt. Gene Koetje of the Nashville Police Department, the lightning girdled the tree, then apparently traveled along the ground to strike lhe side of the house at 205 Washington St. This left two holes in the siding and broke two windows. No one inside the house, oc­ cupied by John Sprague, was injured, accor­ ding to Koetje. "I’ve never seen anything like this," noted the police chief. "The lightning even took some of the bark from the tree and carried it to the house and deposited it on the window sill. The strike peeled bark from the tree and singed grass along its route to the house. The incident happened at about 8 p.m. Police Seat Teens arrested with stolen motorcycle JOHNSTOWN TWP. - Two teenage boys pushing a motorcycle along Hickory Road were arrested Tuesday for motor vehicle theft after a neighbor though it odd that they tried to hide each time a car passed by. Bany County Sheriffs deputies recovered the $1,500 Yamaha motorcycle that had been stolen from a home in the 2300 block of Hickory Road. The names of the boys were not released pending arraignment. Authorities were alerted to the theft shortly after midnight when a reside reported seeing two teenage boys pushing the yellow motorcycle along Hickory Road. The neighbor told deputies the boys pushed the cycle into a yard each time a car drove by. Deputies on patrol found two boys with a motorcycle on East Hickory Road near Uldricks. As deputies approached, one boy hid behind a tree while the other pushed the bike up a driveway. When confronted by deputies, one boy claimed he was returning the motorcycle, but the second confessed to the theft. The motorcycle was returned to its owner and the boys were arrested. Authorities said the I7-year-old resident of Leinaar Road may be charged as an adult. The case against his 15-year-old associate will be turned over co Barry County Juvenile Court. 42 windows broken at vacant factory HASTINGS - Forty-two windows were reported broken Monday at the vacant Hastings Building Products. A caretaker estimated the damage at $4,200, according to police. Hastings Police said the 16-inch by 18-inch windows on the north side of the building all had been broken out with rocks or shot out with B.B, guns. The caretaker, who estimated repair costs at $10 for each of the single-pane windows, told police the building has suffered a lot of damage in the past. Hastings Building Products closed in 1988. The vacant building is currently owned by AineriMark, of Raleigh, N.C. Motorist nabbed for drunken driving HASTINGS - A 28-year-old motorist stopped by police Saturday for speeding was ar­ rested for drunken driving and drug possession. Timothy J. Gahan, of Wyoming, also received several citations for motor vehicle viola­ tions after the 8:45 p.m. incident on North Broadway. Hastings Police said Gahan was driving 76 mph in a 50 mph zone when he was pulled over near Indian Hills Drive. Police asked Gahan to perform several sobriety tests and asked him to take a prelimi­ nary breathalyzer test Gahan refused the test and was arrested. Authorities discovered marijuana and paraphernalia in the car and seized it At the Barry County Jail, Gahan registered 0.12 percent on a chemical breathalyzer test and was lodged. He received citations for refusing the breath test, for driving with an expired license and for driving with an expired license plate. Man hurt In motorcycle fall YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. - A Middleville man was injured Sunday in a motorcycle accident in a construction zone on Chief Noonday Road. Vernon L. Griffeth, 40, of 7435 Bowens Mill Road, was treated at Pennock Hospital after the 1 a.m. accident just east of Patterson Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Griffeth was eastbound on Chief Noonday in a construction zone in which one lane was closed to traffic for construction. Deputies said the lane was covered with sand. Griffeth's motorcycle entered the sand-covered lane, causing him to lose control of the vehicle. The motorcycle left the road and rolled over several times. No citations were issued. Driver Injured in crash with tree ASSYRIA TWP. - A Bellevue motorist was injured Monday after he struck a tree off of Keyes Road. Michael R. Bohannon, 30, was taken to Battle Creek Community Hospital for treat­ ment after the 1:30 a.m. accident Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Bohannon was driving east on Keyes when he ac­ celerated and lost control of his car east of Cassidy Road. The vehicle left the north side of the road, hit a large tree and rolled over. No citations were issued. (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service) Passerby disables alleged drunken driver's car J-Ad Graphics News Service CASTLETON TWP. - A motorist run off the road last week by an alleged drunken driver caught up to the swerving car and dis­ abled it by taking the keys away from the driver. ' Randy Lee Pyle, 36, was arrested for drunken driving last Thursday and was taken to the Barry County Jail. Barry County Sher­ iffs deputies said they would attempt to charge Pyle with a second drunken driving of­ fense. Deputies said Edwin Ford, of Hastings, stopped Pyle's car after Pyle drove Ford's vehicle off the road several miles earlier. Authorities received a report shortly after 6 p.m. that a drunken driver was heading north on M-66 near Tasker Road. Ford told deputies he was driving south on M-66 when he came across a car that was weaving from one shoulder to the other. When a 1979 Ford Fairmont forced Ford's Honda Accord off the road, Ford turned and followed the car, deputies said. Driving north on M-66, Ford flashed his headlights to warn other drivers of the car that continued to weave across the road, nearly hitting two bikers riding along the road. Ford told deputies he counted 12 near colli­ sions with other cars as the Fairmont swerved across the road more than 10 times, according to sheriffs deputies reports. At Cloverdale Road, Ford passed the vehi­ cle and slowed down to force the Fairmont to stop. A second motorist, who had been fol­ lowing the two, pulled in behind the Fair­ mont to keep the driver from leaving the scene. Ford approached the driver and asked him to turn off his car. When the driver refused, Ford offered him a ride. But the driver said no a second time and pulled out onto M-66 again, deputies said. Ford followed a second time al speeds reaching 75 mph. At M-79, lhe Fairmont stopped to wait for a car making a turn. Ford got out of his car a second time and ap­ proached the driver. "I ran to his window and shut the key off," Ford told deputies. "He grabbed my arm, yelling obscenities." "I switched the gear lever to 'P1, pulled the keys from the ignition," Ford said. The driver insisted he only had another half mile to go. "I said your car isn't going anywhere," Ford said. Meanwhile a Barry County Animal Con­ trol officer, Nashville Police and Barry County Sheriffs deputy arrived at the scene. After performing several sobriety tests, Pyle was asked to take to take a preliminary breathalyzer test, but he refused and was taken to the Bany County Jail. Pyle then re­ fused a chemical breath tesL Police received a search warrant and look Pyle to Pennock Hospital where a blood sample was taken from him. In addition to the arrest for drunken driv­ ing, Pyle received a citation for refusing the breath tesL NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-80S1 to ... SUBSCRIBE � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-05-30.pdf 8c67b70807b12d227f32eec715948844 PDF Text Text A photographic look at Memorial Day Leadership focus of 1st Friday Saxons win county meet See Photos, Page 3 See Story, Page 5 See Story, Page 12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings VOLUME 137, NO. 17 Banner THURSDAY, MAY 30. 1991 . PRICE 25' News Briefs Courthouse bat trouble worsening Golf tourney Is fund-raiser by Elaine Gilbert The second annual Family and Children's Services golf outing fund­ raiser has been scheduled for Friday, June 14, at the H<tstings Country Club. Linda Dewitt, chair of the Family and Children’s Barry County Committee, said the tourney is designed to be a fami­ ly affair, welcoming the talents of the serious golfer and those less serious. Eighteen holes of golf are planned, along with a dit-down dinner afterward. For more information about tickets, call DeWitt at 945-3648, Linda Delong at 852-9374 or John Fehsenfeld at 945-9545. The country club’s capacity is 104 and tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Ice cream social to honor pastor An ice cream social to celebrate the Rev. Fr. Leon H. Pohl’s 35th anniver­ sary in the priesthood will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunbday at the St. Rose of Lima Parish Hall. Pohl was ordained on June 2, 1956, in Lansing. He has served as an assistant pastor at St. Paul’s Church in Owosso, St. Mary’s in Jackson, St. John's in Davison, St. Phillip in Battle Creek and St. Augustine in Kalamazoo. His first assignment as a pastor was in 1966 at St. Anthony/St. Gabriel in Buchanan and Berrien Springs, St. Mary’s in Paw Paw, St. Charles in Col­ dwater, dnd Our Lady of Fatima in Union City. Fr. Pohl came to St. Rose on July 7, 1983. Born Aug. 6, 1929, to Louis J. and Catherine (Thelen) Pohl, he attended St. Joseph Seminary School in Grand Rapids and studied philosophy at Sacred Heart Seminary in Detroit. He went on to study theology at St. John Seminary in Plymouth, Mich. Women’s Aglow meets tonight The Women’s Aglow Fellowship will meet at 7 p.m. tonight at Thomas Jeffer­ son Hall in Hastings, with Mary Swieringa serving as speaker. The Women’s Aglow organization is an interdenominational network of women striving for personal well being and spiritual growth of individual women in Christ. For more information, call B.R. MacKenzie, corresponding secretary, st 945-2574. ‘The Aging Eye’ set for tonight Dr. Michael Flohr will give a public presentation on "The Agin Eye" at Leason Sharpe Hall tonight from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The presentation will focus on cataracts, laser use in the treatment of eye disease, glaucoma and macular degeneration. Refreshments will be served. Absentee ballots may be obtained Absentee ballots for the annual school election for the Hastings Area Schools may be obtained at the administration of­ fice, 232 W. Grand St. Deadline for application for the ballots is 2 p.m. Saturday, June 8. Additional News Briefs Appear on Page 5 Honoring those who have served... Hastings joined communities around the state and nation Monday morning in honoring fallen veterans during traditional Memorial Day activities. Included were a parade, the custom of throwing a wreath into the river to remember sailors who died, a gun salute and playing of “Taps." More photos and Information about events here and in Middleville appear on Page 3 of today's edition of tile Banner. Historical find: Papers from 1896 discovered behind judge's photo by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Work wasn’t routine for an employee at Brand's Photographic Center on a recent day. Darcy Price was helping to take old photographs out of framing that Brand's is replacing when she discovered some antique papers hidden behind a former local judge's photo. Yellow and brittle pages from a Sept. 25, 1896, issue of the Detroit Free Press, a March 14, 1896, edition of the War Cry, the official "gazette” of the Salvation Army, and an opera program from that same year were found. The Barry County Board of Commissioners is re-framing and preserving some of the historic photos in the Courthouse and the old papers were found as pan of that project. "We want to encapsulate them in plastic," said Commissioner Rae M. Hoare, chairwoman of the board's Property Committee. She said tentative plans call for the documents to be placed in a sealed metal box and stored "someplace" in a recess of a wall, to be opened again in 2091. Commissioners were excited when business owner George Brands called them about the find. The name of the judge whose photo included the old papers was not available. See PAPERS, Page 14 Ted McKelvey, chairman of the Barry County Board of Commisslor ers, and Rae M. Hoare, vice chairwoman, look over a copy of the 1896 War Cry found behind the photo of a former local judge. Assistant Editor Bats that have taken up residence inside the Barry County Courthouse evidently like loud music and lights. An experiment earlier this month failed to scare the bats away from the historic Hastings structure by blasting loud rock 'n roll music and leaving the lights on all night for about a week. "The bats didn’t mind the noise and lights... It didn't seem to make any difference," said County Coordinator Judy Peterson. Stories about the county's "bats in the belfry" woes have received nationwide publicity. The Globe , a nationally distributed tabloid, had an article about Barry’s bats several weeks ago. But the situation has surpassed being a joking matter. The bat problem has gotten worse, said members of the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Bat urine and droppings are increasingly being found in the recently renovated building, posing a health hazard. Some county employees have to put on gloves, clean up the mess and sanitize equipment and office areas before they can work, said Peterson. "Bat urine is all over." She and Commissioner Mike Smith noted that the situation wasn't much of a problem during the winter when the bats were in hibernation. Construction workers reportedly killed "20 to two dozen" bats at a time during the renovation project. Smith said. Prior to the renovation, the bats were observed only occasionally because they dwelled in the attic. But now the attic area has been converted into usable space for county offices and the county board's meeting room. A new plan of action to combat the bat dilemma soon will be put into effect, • Peterson said Wednesday. Sheet metal workers will be hired to fill the holes where the bats are entering and exiting, she said. On the exterior, holes between the soffit and brick and areas around downspouts will be filled with flexible caulking. An exterminator will be contracted to fill any holes that ctn be found on the inside of the building Local citizen Ward Weiler told the board Tuesday that he wanted to assess the situation for himself and discovered that the courthouse is indeed “a bat haven. "For the price we paid to renovate, this shouldn't have happened. It's a shame," Weiler said, also noting the potential danger of someone getting bit by a bat and not See BATS, Page 6 Jury to decide case in 1974 Orangeville murder by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer Wayne Vernon Haight’s fate will rest in the hands of a jury Friday when trial resumes in Barry County Circuit Court in the 16year-ald murder of Russell "Rusty" Schoon­ maker Jr. Bi t the jury will have to sort out conflict­ ing testimony from prosecution and defense witnesses in the 1974 mu’.der case. Haight, 52, is charged with luring 13-yearold Schoonmaker to a remote comer of Or­ angeville Town hip, sexually assaulting him and shooting the boy in the back of the head. Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley presented 27 witnesses and introduced more than 50 exhibits before resting his case Tuesday after five days of testimony. Hastings attorney David Dimmers offered three defense witnesses Wednesday before ending his case. Final arguments and jury de­ liberations were scheduled to begin Friday morning. Among the conflicts the jury will have to resolve: •Haight's ex-wife, Barbara Cooley, and Haight’s daughter, Robin Morss, testified that Haight visited them in Eau Clair, Wise, in November 1974. But Haight's sisters, Sharon Dressier and Beverly Parker, said their brother visited his hospitalized mother and celebrated a nephew’s birthday on the after­ noon Schoonmaker was abducted and likely killed. •School officials at Godwin Heights Mid­ dle School in Wyoming said Schoonmaker, who tried to enroll for classes that morning, was sent home no later than 12:30 p.m. to have his father fill out enrollment papers. But a friend of Schoonmaker's, Paul Dill, testified he walked home after school with Schoonmaker and watched him get into a black 1970 Buick Skylark and drive away. But school officials further testified Dill, who was in sixth grade at the time, had a reputation for telling tall tales at school. •Police said Haight denied having been to Fish Lake before. But his daughter and a nephew testified that Haight, an avid fisher­ man and hunter, had taken both to Fish Lake before the 1974 murder. Schoonmaker, an 8th-grader at Wyoming's Godwin Heights Middle School, disappeared Nov. 13, 1974 while on his way home from school. Two hunters discovered the decomposed body near Fish Lake in January 1975. Foren­ sic examiners determined the skull, legs and pieces of ribs and backbone likely were those of a teenage boy between age 11 and 14. Po­ lice concluded the boy was a victim of a sex­ ual assault who was then murdered. Schoonmaker’s family identified clothing and jewelry found at the scene as belonging to Rusty. No positive identification ever was made of the body. Haight became a suspect in the case in 1986 following his conviction for molesting an 8-year-old boy near Wayland in 1985. Haight was sentenced to prison. The victim, now age 14, testified Friday that after the assault, Haight threatened to harm him if he told anyone. "He told me. if I told anybody, he would kill me like he killed the other boy after he got out of prison," the victim said. See MURDER, Page 6 Wayne Haight �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 30, 1991 Barry County’s rawest attorneys opening shop In formal ceremonies Friday. May 10. before the Hon. Richard M. Shuster, two local men became Barry County’s newest attorneys. Family, friends and members of the local bar witnessed as Judge Shuster administered the Attorney's Oath to Michael J. Lee of Mid­ dleville and James J. Goulooze of Hastings. The two men were presented to Judge Shuster by four distinguished attorney’s. Lee’s sponsors were 56th District Court Judge Gary Holman, and attorney Michael McPhillips. Goulooze’s sponsors were Barry County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor and attorney David Dimmers. After each attorney spoke on behalf of the candidates, Shuster asked the two men to stand before his bench in the Circuit cour­ troom. The judge spoke briefly to the can­ didates as their sponsors stood at their sides. He then swore the candidates in to the bar and the 15-minute ceremony concluded to ap­ plause as Judge Shuster asked those in atten­ dance to step forward and welcome the two men as attorneys. The ceremonies marked the culmination of years of preparation for the two men. Lee, known as Mic, is a September 1990 graduate of Thomas Cooley Law School in Lansing and Goulooze is a January '91 graduate of Cooley. Both sat for the State Bar Examination in February and received notification of their passing on May 4. Given to qualified law school graduates twice an­ nually, in February and July, the two-day bar exam must be passed in order for a candidate to receive a license to practice law. Neither Mic nor Jim took the traditional route to becoming attorneys. Though it took a long time for both, both fulfilled boyhood ambitions. Lee, an Illinois native, is the son of a teamster who followed in his father’s footsteps after graudating from Southern Il­ linois University. Lee has been a truck driver with Spartan Inc. of Grand Rapids for 17 years, operating out of their warehouse, ser­ vicing grocery stores throughout the state. Very active in union affairs, it was this association that spurred Lee to law school. The father of two daughters and a son, Lee is married to the former Carol Russell of Lacey. Carol is the manager of the delicatessen at the Felpausch store in Hastings. They reside on Irving Road in rural Mid­ dleville, where Lee is able to fulfill his pro­ clivity for hunting and fishing. Asked what led him to a career change in middle life, he replied, "It's what I’ve always wanted to do. But, over the years in my association with the union at Spartan and my fellow workers, I got the opportunity to do some contract negotiating. Working with them, I realized that most of those guys were just like me, working hard, raising a family in a changing society, trying to maintain a home and facing the kind of pressures we all face daily. “I just wanted to make a bigger difference to get a better insight in to what underlines those pressures that face the average guy. For me, law school was the route to take. “But, believe me it wouldn’t have happen­ ed without the countless sacrifices of Carol and the kids. They are the ones who put up with my absence while I worked in the day time and went to school in Lansing at night, not to mention the lost weekends spent with my face buried in the law books." Goulooze gave much of the same answer about his new career. “I wouldn’t be a lawyer today without the tangible and intangible help I got from my family here in Hastings and some very close friends, he said. “I bounced around for quite awhile, learning some sometimes pain­ ful lessons about life. Along the way, I developed some very close personal ties and ^7^ had an unflinching faith in me. "This is what I’ve always wanted to do, and one day, just like that, I know I either did it now or I never would. “After I made the decision, I remember one day bemoaning the struggles I knew I was go­ ing to have going back to studying and making ends meet for the next three years with my employer Denny Storms at Riverbend Golf Course, and I remember his reply that whether I did it or not in three years I’d still be the same age I am today, it’d be up tj me whether I’d have law school behind me or not." Gouiooze’s admission to the bar came precisely three years to the date after he entered Cooley. Like Lee, he worked while attending school. During the summer of ’89, in my fourth term, through Dale Crowley (Barry Co. Pro­ secuting Attorney) I got an opportunity most fledgling law students only dream about. Michigan Court Rules allow law students working in a prosecutor’s office to prosecute misdemeanors in District Court. Dale gave me this chance and the learning experience was fabulous. “I was able to develop some trial and negotiation skills that are essential. I did get to do several drunk driving trials and handled the pre-trials weekly. The support I received from everyone in the prosecutor’s office as well as in Judge Holman’s court was something I’ll never forget. “The icing on the cake is that it was in my hometown, where I dealt daily with the local attorneys. With them, I think I've developed some lasting personal friendships. “As Mic and I start our new careers, members of every firm in town have extended help to us in getting started. Our system of justice is necessarily adversarial, and to some degree Mic and I will be in competition with them, that these attorneys have been so selflessly willing to give of their time and ex­ perience is a tribute to the caliber of in­ dividuals that make up our bar.' * Mere acquaintences before law school, Lee and Goulooze have formed a partnership. They intend to open their office at 106 N. Jef­ ferson underneath the old National Bank Building in Hastings, in what is now the Fitness Center on June 3. “It’s nothing fancy," said Lee, “but fitting the purposes of a beginning practice that we hope to develop. We intend to work in the areas that people in this county are concerned with, that is to say, domestic relations, estate planning, property, workers comp, bankrupt­ cy, crimnal, etc. Just an old-fashioned general practice that also looks forward as Barry County begins to change some. In the next couple of decades we hope to make a con­ tribution to this community.” JClrCU" ^ard Shuster welcome Barry CountTs newest attorneys. QUITTING BUSINESS FINAL COUNTDOWN THURSDAY MAY 30th HUNDREDS OF - ITEMS AT HUNDREDS OF ITEMS AT FRIDAY .. MAY 31st SATURDAY JUNE 1st 0 OFF HUNDREDS OF . ITEMS AT Ont last day is Saturday, June 1st, 1991. The prizes will be awarded 4 p-m\^r,lze Zame P°ints wiI1 stop being taken at 3:30 p.m and the winners will be announced as soon as possible after that. Best Regards, THIS SALE WILL END SATURDAY AT 6:00 P.M ADVERTISE This Week in...The HASTINGS BANNER Call us at...948-8051 and have an advertising representative assist you with your message. 150,000 BONUS POINTS Good thru Saturday at 3:30 p.m. Gilmore Jewelers “In the Heart of Hastings’’ 102 E. State St., Hastings 945-9572 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 30. 1991 — Page 3 Veterans honored during Monday's Memorial Day parade in Hastings Scout leader Greg Martdey and Mark Herder salute after placing a wreath at the Vietnam Memorial in front of the Barry County Courthouse. J-Ad Graphics News Service Millions of veterans were honored by thousands of Memorial Day parades across the nation Monday. Veterans from World Wars I and II, Korea and Vietnam marched in Hastings' parade, which was sponsored by American Legion Post No. 45. There were wreath laying ceremonies, complete with a 21-gun salute and taps at the Vietnam Memorial in front of the Barry County Courthouse, Tyden Park and the Thornapple River (where a wreath was thrown into the river to honor sailors), the Civil War Memorial and the grave of Lewis Bishop, who served in the U.S. air corps in France during World War I, the last veteran buried in Riverside Cemetery. Glenn Ainslie, administrator of Legion Villa in Battle Creek, spoke in honor of veterans from all wars, including Desert Storm during the ceremony at Riverside. Local Boy Scout Troop Pack No. 3175, Cub Scout troops, the Hastings High School marching band and the Hastings Fire Department also participated in this year's event The color guard honors the dead with a 21-gun salute. Michael McGandy gets a boost from mom Deb McGandy as he accepts a flag from Hastings Exchange Club member Dave Storms. Alexander Williams waves a flag and enjoy drinking his bottle In the comfort of his father Steven Williams' lap while waiting for the parade to begin. The men of the First Michigan Light Artillery, Battery “A” prepare to fire the cannon at the Memorial Day observance at Mount Hope Cemetery In Middleville. Greg and Ryan Markley toss a wreath into the Thomapple River in honor of sailors who have died at war. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 30, 1991 Viewpoint 5s 1 TAKE GoYeRHMtriT HtAK M calls f New admission policy isn't fair'for some Some bad news, good news and bad news on admission prices has come from the Barry County Fair recently. The first bad news is that officials have decided to increase general admission prices for the 1991 fair from $3 to $5. The good news, at least for some, is that admission to all grandstand events will be free this year. The admission price for such events previously had been from $5 to $7, in addition to the gate fee. Back to the bad news. People who do not attend the fair to see the grandstand shows must pay the $5 gate price nonetheless. There should be no question that the fair deserves to find ways to raise a little more money. The Agricultural Society doesn't get rich on its annual extravaganza, and whatever it does make goes back into coffers that fund future events and other worthwhile activities. And the fair, with its new spacious site indeed offers a great deal more than the old one did. But the question here is one of "fairness." Some people really don't care about watching truck pulls, demolition derbys or supercross races, nor are they interested in listening to country music or old rock 'n roll. Some people just like to go to the fair to look at the exhibits and prize animals, eat cotton candy and elephant ears, visit some of the crazy booths or let theirchildren have a good time on the rides. For these people, absorbing the increased admission price is like paying $10 for a pizza with everything when all they wanted was a pizza with three items for $7. Fair officials are taking a big gamble with this new admission policy. They took enough heat last year for eliminating a long-standing free fair tradition and charging everybody $3. Now they've increased prices again and tried to soften the blow by offering something extra that some people don't want. If you're a fan of truck pulls, demolition derbys or country or old rock music, the fair this year will be bargain indeed. But if you’re just someone who wants to walk the midway and check out the exhibits, booths and rides, it's not "fair." KNOW YOUR SCHOOLS: Information about the Hastings Area School Systems by Carl Schoessel, Superintendent Hastings good sports again Webster defines sportsmanship as conduct demonstrating fairness, courteous relations, and graceful acceptance of results. A less authoritative source refers to sportsmanship as everybody liking a good loser... provided it is the other team! Regardless of which definition is preferred, sportsmanship is a word being used s lot at Hastings High School since the Twin Valley Athletic Conference recently awarded the Lloyd Kusch Sportmanship Award to Hastings for the fourth year in a row. Hastings has won the trophy seven times since joining the Twin Valley Conference in 1975, and no other school has ever received the awaid four consecutive years. The awrad is named in honor of Lloyd Kusch, who was a sports writer at the Albion Evening Recorder for 25 years prior to his death in the early 1950s. Since Kusch was acknowledged as the dean of the Twin Valley sports writers and the unofficial statistician for the conference, it was considered a fitting tribute to initiate the sportsmanship award in the spring of 1952, shortly after Kusch’s death. With the understanding that the award would be presented at the end of each year to the school displaying the best sportsmanship, each school in the conference votes for first, second and third choices based on player, coach, team and spectator attitudes. In addi­ tion, no school’s representative is allowed to feings Banner) Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President Stephen Jacobs Treasurer vote for his or her own schools. The sportsmanship award is presented an­ nually at tire Twin Valley Conference track meet, and it was with great pride that Hastings High School’s Athletic Director Bill Karpin­ ski accepted the trophy for the record fourth time at this year’s meet May 22. While all of us in the Hastings Area Schools are pleased with the sportsmanship that our teams and student body have shown over the years, the Kusch Sportsmanship Award also is a compliment to the community because spec­ tator conduct and attitudes are part of the criteria for the award. Therefore, receiving the award for the past four years is a real honor for both our students and our residents. Too often it’s the negative things people do that make the newspaper headlines or are an­ nounced at the beginning of a news broadcast. Receiving the Lloyd Kusch Sportsmanship Award for the past four years and having competitive and successful teams as a bonus, certainly are very positive events that rightful­ ly should be highlighted both in the schools and the community. Thanks to our young people and the school district’s residents who give them such strong support for another wonderful year in Hastings that now also has been acknowledg­ ed by the other seven schools and com­ munities in the Twin Valley Athletic Conference! Governor Engler is governing To The Editor: Recent action by Governor Engler and the State Administrative Board to transfer funds among line items within the Department of Social Services has been controversial. Many media accounts of that controversy have focused on the fact that the governor would eliminate general assistance payments of 95,000 able-bodied adults. Far less atten­ tion is paid to Governor Engler’s priorities established by the transfer: • The transfers assure that Medicaid benefits for over one million poor and disabl­ ed women, children and frail seniors will not be terminated bfeore the end of the fiscal year. ‘ • The transfers restore payments in full for 3,660 patients in 37 county medical care facilities in Michigan. Without the transfers, many of these facilities face financial disaster and possible closure. • The transfers restore subsidies paid to Letters place 6,000 special-needs children in adoptive families as an alternative to institutionalization. • The transfers restore full funding for the support of 12,000 abused and neglected children placed in foster homes and residen­ tial facilities. • The transfers prevent an additional 17 percent reduction for AFDC payments for 702,000 recipients on top of the existing 17 percent reduction. ' Information on soldier appreciated To The Editor. _ This is a thank you to whomever was responsible for giving all the information we sent you to Marilyn Arars, to get my husband. Donald R. Tebo his We have been trying for a long lime to get it. We came up foritwo weeks in 1987 and again in 1989, and came back with nothing but a promise that we would get it in the mail. And all we got was a letter saying they could not find anything. But Marilyn Ayars went to Lansing to the same place we went, and found it on a microfilm. My husband’s records had burned with a lot of others in St. Louis, Mo. And the one he had was stolen from his motor home. Our government sent him to Korea. He went in as a PFC and came out a sergeant He felt someone should have a record of it. And they did! It just took someone who knew what she was doing and cared! This has made Don very happy! Thanks again to all of you and to Marilyn Ayars for doing a good job! Don and Anna Tcbo Leesburg, Fla. Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general Interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: ■Make your letter brief and to the point. •Letters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must include their signature, address and phone number. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Leiters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 Pulilit Opinion- • The transfers prevent further reductions in the state social security income supplemen­ tal to 141,000 aged, blind or disabled recipients. Governor Engler is governing. He is mak­ ing decisions and setting priorities under very difficult circumstances. That is what a gover­ nor is supposed to do, and I support him in those efforts. Sincerely, Paul Hillegonds House Republican Leader Drivers need to see bikers To The Editor: Every year, thousands of people are maim­ ed or killed in car/motoreycle accidents. The majority ot the time the automobile dnver says he/she didn’t sec the bike. That was the case nearly three years ago when the people on the bike were a part of my family. My sisters received a double fracture of the pelvis and a mutilated foot. She spent two and a half hours in surgery being wired back together. She spent months recuperating. Her foot will never be the same. My brother was knocked unconscious. He suffered a subdural hematoma. That means his brain bounced off his skull. For two days he couldn’t remember what had happened. It all came back to him in a nightmare. But it was real! He still suffers from ringing in his ears. Always It’s hard to live with something like that. They also received countless bruises and abrasions. My hope is that people will realize that motorcycles are everywhere! Bikers have to wear helmets, appropriate clothing, and use headlights, but it’s all useless if we’re not seen. Please, look twice for that bike. Your eyes can save lives. • Barb Branch Correction: HaS'ingS The Banner, in a story that appeared on the front page of the May 16 edition, referred to City Treasurer candidate Laurie Ann Curtis incorrectly as Laurie Curtis. Can anyone compete in ’92 with Bush for presidency? It's very early for the 1992 presidential campaign, but already at least one Democrat has announced intentions to seek the office. Do you think there is a Democrat anywhere who just might at least give President George Bush a good scrap in next year’s race? John Jacobs Vice President Frederic Jacobs Secretary Newsroom David T. Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Todd Tubergen (Sports Editon Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Sue Hinckley Sandra Ponsetto Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.- noon. Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Phyllis Bowers Subscription Rates: $13 per year in Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) Bonnie Hayner, Hastings: Jeanie Shurlow, Hastings: Phyllis Britten, Middleville: Lucille Hecker, Hastings: Jim Kinney, Hastings: Ervin Burton, Hastings: ’’There’s nobody I know of." “No, I can’t think of anyone.” “I really don’t know if there is." “I think that because of the way trhe Gulf War turned out. Bush will get it." "I haven't been keeping up on it." "No one that I could think of. I couldn’t name one." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 30, 1991 — Page 5 Adjusting to ‘The Motherland’ Editor's Note: The following is the second of a series of articles from former Hastings resident Theresa Hudson, now living in England: By Theresa Hudson Before I moved to England I thought, "how difficult can it be to live in an English­ speaking country?" The "motherland" and all that, after all. It has been an adjustment, in the most surprising ways. Take driving as an example. Driving on the left side of the road is largely a "memory thing." As long as you constantly "think left,” no problem. Actually, I feel quite secure in my American car — I can hug the left hand curb and abandon my passenger to the terror of the oncoming traffic! Riding in the righthand seat, however, as the notorious Brit drivers hurdle at you around narrow, winding roads, is quite an ex­ ercise in self control! For months after I started driving here, I wondered about my in­ creasing muscular aches and pains, until one day I realized my deterioriting health was ac­ tually a by-product of the tension I felt every time I had to travel by car! After one of those same Brit drivers hit me (I considered it inevitable!) and I had to rent a right-hand drive car while mine was repaired, I found out how really protected I had been. I now had to "line up,” using the street’s center stripe (where there was one). Now I was face to face with all those right-hand drivers in the center of the road! Adding insult to injury, the car had no power steering and, on these roads, I discovered what a luxury that really is. My old tennis elbow was aggravated with the con­ stant turning. Energy costs are much higher here and most of the citizendry drive “minis" — small vehicles without all the amentities Americans take for granted. Perhaps changing habits is a right-left brain thing. I do know I’ve become accustomed to driving on the left but will never feel confortable in the right-hand drive car. The other difficulty is in how the English traditionally lay out roads. I was totally as­ tounded to discover the “round-a-bout” system! There are few four-way stops and traffic lights here. Intersections are circles with roads spinning off them, similar to the Michigan State University campus system. The English claim it is more efficient and safer. I’m not a believer. One enters the round-a­ bout at one’s own peril. Each entry has a dotted line across it that in­ dicates a stop if there is oncoming traffic. So you must look right and if no vehicle has crosse his/her dotted line to enter the circle, you can proceed. The difficulty is no one pauses at the line — they barrel into the circle and you must decide each time if it’s safe to enter while judging their speed. For months, I nearly caused numerous accidents pausing at the "line,” afraid to enter while drivers behind me slammed on their brakes and curs­ ed me! Once into the circle, you must move into the left-hand lane immediately prior to exiting. Since the "spin-off’ roads are sometimes marked with the major town ahead and sometimes with the road number, it is seldom clear where you need to exit. The advantage of the system is one can continue circling while a decision is made! Frequently round-a-bouts indicate direc- Letters from England... tions totally unfamiliar and I've circled in­ definitely fearful of getting on a major highway going in the wrong direction. Map reading is complicated since all roads not con­ nected by a round-about are offset. I’ve been lost in every town and village in six counties! Great Britian is on a 240 voltage electrical system compared to the states' 125. This means one can’t use American appliances here and the British models come without plugs! There are many delays in usage as I treked back to the store to purchase the plug I didn’t know was missing! “240” also has implications for the way you live. The bathrooms have "pullchain’’ lights and no outlets to prevent accidents. You could litera’ly "get fried" if your hairdryer came in contact with water! Since so many functions we consider routine grooming are accomplished in the bathroom, there are also no cabinets for storage. In fact, storage is one of the biggest problems. Either the English aren’t as acquisitive or they’re ruthless discarders! Homes generally have no mudrooms, por­ ches, or entryway closets. I have no idea how they keep their carpets clean — mine are con­ tinually filthy. A luxury item is to have a "conservatory” added to your back door. This is a glassed in room bought as a package. The problem is most "gardens" (a back yard is a garden even if it hasn’t a single plant!) are small and fenced or walled in, leaving little optional space. The enclosed gardens give the privacy the small lots cannot. The only large plots of land are neighborhood “greens” for sports and around schools. My Brit house is in a brick suburb which looks very American. There are differences on closer inspection. I have no closets! I’m told taxes are based on number of rooms, and closets count. Whatever the reason, one must buy wardrobes for the bedrooms to have anywhere to hang your clothes. "Fitted bedrooms” appear in the ads as upscale and desirable. These are merely a wall unit containing a nightstand, wardrobe and overhead bins, giving the appearance of built-in furniture. Luckily, my landlord left me two fitted bedrooms and I was able to buy an inexpensive wardrobe at auction. I've had to abandon my desire to live in a historic "listed” building. When my year’s lease was up, I began looking for a less American dwelling. "Attached” houses (shared buildings, separate entrance and garden) are much more common here than in the states. I assume that’s true because of less space, tradition, and the age of the buildings. The breakup of the "Manor House system” and the inability of the “gentry” to maintain large homes over changing economic times, has led to the partition of these old homes. One charming example I fell in love with near Bury St. Edmund’s town centre was part of a building called the "Ancient House.” It appeared to be a third or less of the entire ouilding and was likely the former kitchen with servants’ quarters overhead. I entered a small lounge (living room) directly from the sidewalk, containing an Inglenook fireplace. First Friday session to focus on leadership Robert L. Mitchell, director of the Michigan Political Leadership Program, will speak at the next First Friday Lunch and Learn session in Hastings at noon June 7. Mitchell, who until just recently was direc­ tor of the Michigan Department of Agriculture, will talk about his work, which deals with "educating future leaders on the political and public policy process” and preparation for the task of public service. In short, be tackles “our ability or inability to govern ourselves.” The Michigan Political Leadership Program is supported by Michigan State University. In a mission statement, Mitchell said: “Through technological advances that br­ ing the world into our living rooms, the need for sound leadership becomes increasingly ap­ parent. As this need grows, a greater number of talented citizens are needed to assume leadership roles. “Our nation was founded upon a new paradigm in world politics. The founders brought forth this revolutionary thinking into the ideals that comprised the United States Constitution. Their desire to see a country net ruled by a monarch drove them to form a new political system. This system would be governed by the people and for the people. “Over 200 years later, this representative government remains one of the world’s strongest and has seen numerous other other nations follow in its footsteps. "This rich heritage of a representative democracy should allow this governmental system to withstand any attacks it may face. Modem society, however, has brought new challenges to the political system. Issues have become increasingly complex and numerous on all levels of government. "These public policy issues demand new insights, perspective and leadership. However, in our country, fewer people choose public service as a career, fewer par­ ticipate in elections, and fewer incumbents are being challenged. Also, in our hectic society, it is increasingly difficult to find talented citizens to lead groups committed to influenc­ ing public policy. "This trend threatens our local, stale and national political systems. Action must be taken to fundamentally increase citizen par­ ticipation and effectiveness in all aspects of the political process. "One step is a critical need to expand the leadership pool for all levels of government. This need can be met through equipping The fireplace was huge, completely out of proportion to the room — the kind you can sit it. The rough open beem ceilings and small paned windows gave further proof to its age. Behind this rom was a modem kitchen and a "toilet” (The English aren’t into euphemistic expressions like powder room!) A small patio garden with no exit completed the ground level. A small, open, crooked staircase led to three bedrooms, all on different levels. I was ready to sign the lease then and there, when someone pointed out how narrow the staircase was. I couldn’t get my bedroom fur­ niture up the stairs! As my objectivity return­ ed, I realized there was absolutely no storage space — not even a garage. My things simply wouldn’t fit. I have no idea how previous generations managed — they obviously slept on smaller beds and owned fewer possessions. Defeated, I re-leased my suburban brick house for another year. The English are as sports-mad as Americans. The difference is you read about soccer, rugby, horseracing and cricket. Pro­ bably the most passion is reserved for soccer, called football here. BBC carries a weekly highlight of American football which has been introduced to varying degrees of indifference! I’ve been unable to figure out cricket, which has a devotee in the prime minister, John Major. The pitcher (I’m assuming that’s a universal term) runs at breakneck speed toward the batter and slams the ball into the groun, presumably to be swung at. The batter wields a flat type of club at the ball but doesn’t always run. After hours of observation of the game I’m unable to ascertain what determines a decision to run and what secret criteria the opposing teams use for changing sides! Just forget about scoring ! Over the Easter weekend, I was in London for a different kind of race — the annual “boat race" between Oxford and Cambridge universities on the Thames River. This tradi­ tional contest continues to hold a peculiar in­ terest for millions of people who have no con­ nection with either school, nor any particular enthusiasm for sculling. Kinda like the Michigan-Michigan State game! There was an American on each team. The race, which has been attacked as an anchronistic contest between two crews that are far from the best in the country, was watched by 150 million viewers worldwide on TV and thousands of people who lined the four-and-aquarter-mile course. In warmup matches the London University Rowing Club beat both teams. Suggestions that London be allowed tc compete in the race were greeted in horror by both tradition conscious universities. It was Oxford's 15th victory in the past 16 years, winning decisively by four lengths in 16 minutes, 59 seconds. My plan to follow the boats along the riverbank from the halfway mark at Hammersmith Bridge quickly died. The eight powerful oarsmen (and one "cox” who directs the crew by calling out the can­ dances) rounded the bend in the river and were out of sight before I could gather up camera and backpack. 1, therefore, missed the "Princess Royal” (as Anne is referred to in the press) bestowing the "Beefeater Trophy" on the winning team in this 137th year of competition. The only flaw in a perfect Spring day ap­ peared in the next day’s critical press ac­ counts. Its seems the Oxford crew were less than magnanimous in victory, even calling out at Hammersmith “See you at the finish.” Horrors, what next? Perhaps the proper British can excuse this ungentlemanly breach of etiquette since the barbkism was shouted from the Oxford team American to his Cam­ bridge counterpart! Panel rejects recall petition for Assyria by Sanara Ponsetto potential leaders for the tasks they will face. "Many elected officials take office without having formal education and preparation for public office. As with any career, much of the knowledge and skills is acquired only through holding the position. Yet it is possible to bet­ ter equip and train future leader: by providing each with essential skills and Imowledge for participation on community boards, task forces and the electors! process. “Therefore, the creation of a program to educate future leaders on the political and public policy process will enable individuals to exert effective leadership with a solid understanding of what sound political leader­ ship require!.” Mitchell until this year had been director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture since 1989. He served as chief deputy director of Michigan Department of Transportation from 1983 to 1989, was president of Mitchell Management and Marketing from 1979 to 1983, and was appointed by President Jimmy Carter to the state directorship of the Farmers Home Administration, 1977-79. Mitchell also was an administrative assis­ tant to U.S. Senator Mike Gravel from 1973 to 1977. The First Friday program, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, is free and open to the public. Those attending may bring their own lunch, the Democrats will fur­ nish coffee and tea. Staff Writer A campaign to recall three Assyria Township officials was halted at least temporarily Friday when the Barry County Elections Commission rejected language on the petition. The commission unanimously denied the petition to recall Township Supervisor Diane Newman and trustees Billy Neal and Ken Strain at a clarity hearing. Those pushing the recall charged the officials with ’’continued mismanagement and waste of our tax dollars and failure to serve the will of the majority." Members of the board, Judge Richard Shaw, Deputy County Clerk Diane Haynes and Barry County Treasurer Juanita Yarger said the language of the petition as written left nothing for the people being recalled to respond to since there were no specific examples of misconduct or waste of tax dollars cited. Virginia Collige, who supports the recall effort, said Tuesday that she already has a second petition typed up and ready to be submittal to the commission for approval. However, she declined to comment on what was meant by "mismanagement, waste of tax dollars and failure to serve the will of the majority’’ until after the next hearing. "We’re going to keep going until we get it (the recall) on the ballot. I can tell you that much,” said Collige. Strain said he does not know why he and the others are they subject of a recall attempt "I have no idea what they've got" he said. Newman and Neal could not be reached for commert The terms for all three officials expire in 1992. In order to get the recall on a special election ballot, supporters will have to collect 118 signatures. The number is based on one-fourth of the total number of votes cast for governor in the township during the 1990 election. Summer's here!!! It Isn’t even June yet, and the thermometer already has passed the 90-degree mark. This reading was sighted Tuesday afternoon downtown during an unseasonably hot and humid day. Prairieville Twp. Police retrieves stolen goods by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer A tip helped enable Prairieville Township police recover more than $1,000 in stolen property found in the home of a local teen. An estimated $4,000 to $5,000 of stereo, video and ski equipment has been stolen from homes around Crooked and Lower Crooked lakes in Prairieville Township since October, authorities said. While police investigations indicated that the robberies appeared to be random and the work of amateurs, they had no leads until two weeks ago. "A kid was talking to one of the victims and said he might have been at a house where he saw his stolen property," said Prairieville Police Chief Charles Frary. Prairieville officers obtained a search warrant and went to the home in question and asked the parents of the suspect if they could search the home. About $1,100 of stolen goods were found and removed from the home, according to Frary. Frary said he hopes to recover additional stolen property within the next couple of weeks from a second suspect who has left the state and now lives with relatives in Indiana. "We'll be working with the juvenile News Briefs Physician joins Pennock staff Dr. Scott Brasseur has joined the staff at Pennock Hospital. Dr. Brasseur, who works in internal medicine, received his premedical education from Jackson Community College and Michigan State University. He earned his medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean, Montserrat, West Indies. He then com­ pleted a three-year residency in internal medicine at Mt. Cannel Mercy Hospital and Detroit Medical Center. Dr. Brasseur will join the practices of Drs. Atkinson, Brown and Wildem in early August. New patients are being ac­ ceptor For appointment information, call 945-2419. Brasseur and his wife, Rita, will move to Hastings sometime this summer. DARE graduation slated for Friday Hastings fifth graders will graduate from the Drug Abuse Resistance Educa­ tion (DARE) program Friday at the Cen­ tral School Auditorium in Hastings. The "Commencement” ceremonies will begin at 9 a.m., with Sgt. Jack Cross of the Hastings Police Depart­ ment, instructor and Hastings Mayor Pro Tern David Jasperse on hand. New eye care center to open Gun Lake Vision Care will open its doors at the Parkway Centre, 12850 Chief Noonday Road, Gun Lake on Thursday. June 6. Dr. Scott Bloom, who recently earned his doctor of optometry degree at Ferris State University, will join his father. Dr. Bard Bloom, and Dr. John Walton in the practice. The Gun Lake branch office will be open Mondays, Tuesdays. Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 792-0515. authorities and police in the state of Indiana," said Frary. "He may have to be extradited, but so far we have had a lot of cooperation from the parents." Frary said he believes the parents were unaware of what their kids were doing. "There's still a lot (of stolen goods) out there (in the community) yet,' said Frary. "I've got a feeling that it’s still in the area because the kids gave it to their friends so we'll have a problem tracking it down." The stolen property will be returned to owners after it has been positively identified and photographed for use as evidence in court, Frary said. The names of the two 15-year-old male suspects have not been released because they are juveniles. Mental Health Board will meet The regular monthly board meeting of Barry County Community Mental Health Ser­ vices will be held on Thursday, June 6, at 8 a.m. in the conference room. ■ Any interested person is invited to attend. Read-a-thon set at local library “Read on the Wild Side” will be the theme for summer reading activities across the state and Hastings Public Library will kick off its summer club with a 16-hour read-a-thon June 12. Kids can read to adults and adults can read to kids during the event. Time slots will begin at 7 a.m. and ran to 11 p.m. Readers are asked to sign up ahead of time. The summer reading club locally will run from June 3 to Aug. 3. The program will incorpoate wild animal themes" Activities will take place Wednesdays and will include visits by llamas, pain­ ting, exhibits and animal hat making. Kids can win prizes for reading numbers of books and drawings will be held. For more information, call the library at 945-4263. Older citizens to be honored Welcome Comers United Methodist Church is planning to have a Heritage celebration Sunday in honor of com­ munity and church senior citizens and retirees. Branch and nostalgic conversation will take place from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. An extended worship service will be from 10:30 a.m. to noon. It will include some community and church history, a new vi­ sion for the future, dedication of the stained-glass window and new piano, in­ duction of new members, some old-time singir.g and a surprise or two. Sunday School will be at 9 a.m. There will be no early moming service. Alumni Banquet set for June 8 The Hastings High School Alumni Banquet will take place Saturday, June 8, at the Hastings High School cafeteria. A punch bowl will start things at 6 p.m., with dinner at 6:30. Cost is $8 per person. Tickets are available until June 3 at Hastings City Bank, WBCH. Bosley Pharmacy or from Alumni Association Treasurer Elsie Sage (945-4362). �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 30, 1991 MURDER.,.continued from page 1 Moments later, Schoonmaker's mother, Arvella Lachinet, burst into tears and left the courtroom. Following Haight's 1986 conviction, Michigan State Police and Wyoming Police learned Haight lived in Schoonmaker's neighborhood and questioned him about Schoonmaker's disappearance and death. Detective Sgt. Ron Neil, of the Michigan State Police Wayland Post, said Haight of­ fered no response when police asked him if he knew about Schoonmaker. Neil said he asked Haight to look him in the eye and tell him he did not kill Schoon­ maker. "He turned away from me and looked at the clock," Neil recalled. "There was a pause of 10 or 15 seconds, and he said he was going to have a hard time living in prison for the rest of his life." Witnesses last week testified Schoonmaker used to mow lawns for Haight's parents who lived one block away. Police and prosecutors believe Haight picked the 13-year-old boy up on his way home from school and invited him to go hunting. In the deserted stretch of Guernsey Lake Road, Haight sexually as­ saulted Schoonmaker and shot him. But Schoonmaker's friend, Paul Dill testi­ fied Wednesday that as he walked home with Schoonmaker after school that day, they passed a dark car whose driver called Schoonmaker over. "He was walking kind of slow," Dill re­ called. "He didn't look like he wanted to go in that car." Dill said Schoonmaker talked with the driver, got in the back seat and drove away. Dill described the driver as 5-foot 8-inches tall, weighing 180 to 190 pounds. Haight, however, is no taller than 5-foot 2-inches and weighed no more than 120 pcunds in 1974, according to testimony. Haight's sisters testified Wednesday that their brother had driven them to Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids the morning of Schoonmaker’s disappearance. The trio came home in the afternoon and returned to the hospital in the evening. Dressier said she remembers the date be­ cause she had a birthday party that afternoon for one of her sons who turned 5 years old that day. "Wayne was with me all day. He watched the cake being made and questioned me about the frosting," Dressier said. "He helped me NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 10, 1991, at 7:45 p.m. in the City Hall, Council Chambers to determine the necessity of a Special Assessment district for Water Main and Sanitary Sewer on Marshall St. from Market to Young. Information on the above public hearing Is available at the office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD, 502 E. Bond, Hastings. Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. 948-2529. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser­ vice — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar. 2415 McCann Rd., Irving, Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ day Mass 11:00 a.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. June 2 • 8:00 Holy Communion; 9: 15 Church School (all ages); 10: 30 Holy Communion. Thurs­ day. May 30 - 8:00 AA. Friday, May 31 - 11:30 Holy Communion/Lunch. Saturday, June 1 8: 00 NA. Monday, June 3 • 6:00 Pos. Parenting. Tuesday, June 4 9: 30 Wordwatchers. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings, Michigan, G. Kent Keller. Pastor. Eileen Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday, June 2 - 9:30 and 11:00 Morning Worship Ser­ vices. Nursery provided. Broadcast of this service over WBCH-AM and FM; 9:50 Church School Classes for all ages; 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Dining Room. Tuesday, June 4 - 6:30 Circle 7, al the home of Edie Keller. Potluck dinner. Bring a dish to pass and a lawn chair. Wednes­ day. June 5 - 12:30 Circle 1. at the home of Sally Lawrence; 12:00, Circle 3. at Fish Hatchery Park for poduck, if rain meet at Agnes Smiths; 12:30. Circle 4, at Fish Hatchery Park for potluck. 6:00 Circle 5. at the home of Jean Floria for potluck. 7:30. Circle 6. at the home of Barbara Standage. Friday. June 7 - 9:00. Cirice 2, meet for breakfast. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, (The Bible Church) Bring Your Bible. 600 Powell Road. 1 mile East of Hastings. Our Motto: ‘‘The Bible, the whole Bi­ ble, and nothing tail the Bible”. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m. June 2 - Laymens Sunday. Bro. Bob Smith will be speaking at the 10:30 hour. Thursday - 7:30 p.m. prayer time. SMM for girls 8-11 and Youth Meeting, ages 12-20. Pastor Emeritus, Rus Sarver. Phone 945-9224. Every Sunday is Friendship Day. JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complal* Prescription Service Hasting* and lake Odessa Hosting* FLEXFABINCORPORATED of Hasting* NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway ■ Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY ■'Prescriptions' -118 5. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 77t)CsokRd. - Hasling*. Michigan Call Us to Subscribe: (616)948-8051 •siooooo hVa •sso.ooohv<o •5500.000 0,4,57 •SLOOO.OOOhapK AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Braid­ way. James Lcitzman Pastor. Sun­ day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour, 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings, Michigan 948-8004. James R. Barrett. Asst. Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00, Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7: 00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Prycr meeting: 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir pracice. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings. MI 49058. Pastor Robert Kersten. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974. Worship Services — Sunday. 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. 4-H meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesdays, 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers. 80! Barber Rd., Hastings. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8: 00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confes­ sions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. Middleville Area Delton Area CHURCH OF GOD. 7th DAY. Banfield. Michigan. Services 10 a.m. rach Saturday. Call 671-4100. or Bex 42. Bedford. Mich. 49020. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.. Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. HASTINGS SAVINGS 4 LOAN ASSOCIATION WREN FUNERAL HOME to afriend. It makes an ideal gift! •S5o.no h«> & MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH, 314 E. Main St.. Mid­ HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF dleville. MI. Phone 765-3073. GOD, 1674 West Slate Road. Traditional Latin Mass 4:30 p.m. Hastings. Michigan. James A. every Sunday. Confession and Campbell, Pastor. Sunday School Rosary 4:15 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J J. Bi­ CATHOLIC CHURCH. 6547 ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Lacey Rd.. Lacey. Mass: Sunday Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz 8: 30 a.m. (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC Aduh Bible Study - no age limits. CHURCH. 11252 Floria Rd. 'Delton. Masses: Saturday. 5:00 p.m.; Sunday. 11 a.m. The Church Page Is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: The BANNER Send... •oo.ooo >,«• a ATTEND SERVICES HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comt.of Green and Church Streets, Philip L. Brown. Pastor. Church phone 616/945-9574. Summer Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. (nursery atten­ dant). Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship service over WBCH AMFM at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Nar­ cotics Anonymous 12:00 noon. Wednesday Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Saturday Co-Depcndcnts Anonymous 9 a.m. Thursday, May 30 - Thomapple Manor Birthday Parry. Sunday, June 2 - Start Sum­ mer Schedule with one Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. followed by Coffee Fellowship at 10:30 a.m.; Recognition of Graduating Seniors; 90th Birthday Open House for Hazel Conyer 2:00-4:00 p.m. — No Gifts Please. Thursday. June 6 Bazaar Workshop 9:00 a.m. Fri­ day, June 7 - Visually Impaired Persons meet at church at 11:00 a.m. to go to Gun Lake. Tuesday, June 11 - Hi-Nooners Potluck/Program 12:00 noon. BATS...continued from Pago 1 knowing if any of the creatures have rabies. "It's gotten worse,” Board Chairman Ted McKelvey said of the problem. "We're working seriously on it now. "We are moving on it and we are going to find a solution," he said. Bats aren't the only pests commissioners have on their minds. Gypsy moth caterpillars are predicted to infest Barry County this year. A committee of five to seven people will be appointed to map a strategy plan, in the event the prediction comes true. The matter was referred to the board's County Development Committee. The County Cooperative Extension Service and other officials will be involved in the planning. The county board has budgeted 510,000 to combat the Gypsy "It's for the good of public interest," said , Commissioner Robert Wenger. •Entered into a contract with the Michigan Department v Natural Resources io receive a S6.158 r ut for 1990-91 for the County Solid Planning Committee. This is a grant the county receives annually, but this year's funding was previously "on hold" because of state budget cuts. •Appointed Morris Woods to serve as an alternate member of the County Zoning Board of Appeals. •Agreed to support a proposed state bill that would expand county commissioners terms from two to four years. A resolution stating that endorsement is to be sent to state legislators. Don’t unoke aid sa»e: ------------- Hastings Area-------------------------HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Cotant, choir director. Sunday morning 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11:00 a.m., Morning Worship; 4:45 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. moths, which devour leaves from trees. In other business, the board: •Set a public hearing for 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 25, to field comments about a request from Woodland Village Council to annex a parcel of land in Woodland Township. The property, located on the east edge of the village, is owned by Allen Hamlin, who plans to build a gas station and convenience store at the site. •Contracted with Griffith & Associates at a cost of 55,000 to study and update the county's fee structure to determine what charges the county should implement for services, documents, fines, etc. The county first hired the firm in 1987 for a complete fee study at a cost of 520,000. “It really paid off because it increased our revenues," said Commissioner Marjorie Radant. Commissioners are in the process of establishing a mapping department and Griffith will establish fees for mapping so the county will be able to recover costs, Peterson said. •Granted permission for Dan and Mary Javor to remove a parcel of land from the acreage they have enrolled in farmland preservation through Public Act 107. The land, located in Section 21 of Carlton Township, will be sold to allow for construction of a wastewater treatment facility to serve Alan's Mobile Home Park. with supper, and he was there for the birthday party." Testimony continued throughout the week as Dimmers attacked police for not following up several leads and Crowley berated defense witnesses for not offering information to po­ lice previously. Several defense motions for mistrials throughout the trial were denied by Judge Richard M. Shuster. Haight currently is serving a 5- to 7 1/2­ year prison term in Muskegon after pleading guilty in 1986 to attempted criminal sexual conduct in the second degree. Police said he also had an earlier conviction in 1979 for fourth degree criminal sexual conduct Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Satur­ day Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9: 30 a.m. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev. Mary Horn officiating. Banfield United Methodist Church Sunday School................ 9:00 a.m. Church............................. 9:30 a.m. Country Chapel United Methodist Sunday School............... 9:30 a.m. Church............................ 10:30 a.m. ( Martha C. Brandstetter Alice May Kidder ) GRAND RAPIDS - Martha C. Brandstetter, 90 of Grand Rapids and a former long time Hastings resident passed away Friday, May 24, 1991 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mrs. Brandstetter was born July 5, 1900 in Fowler, the daughter of Michael and Dora (Ulrich) Fedewa. She came to Hastings in 1910. She attended SL'Rose School, graduating from Hastings High School in 1918. She was married to Clayton R. (Brandy) Brandstetter June 27,1925. She lived all of her married life in Hastings except the last five years at Heather Hills Retirement Center in Grand Rapids. She was employed a short time in the 1920’s at E.W. Bliss Company. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and Church Guild, Pennock Hospital Guild and Hastings Country Club. Mrs. Brandstetter is survived by her husband, Clayton; daughter and husband, Bonnie and Gordon Cove of Hastings, daught­ er and husband, Sally and Steven Mazzola of Las Vegas, Nevada, daughter and husband, Mary mike and Robert Dudley of Richland; five grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Daniel Dudley; a brother, Peter Fedewa and a sister, Ambra Fedewa. Memorial Mass was held Tuesday, May 28 at St Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Father Leon H. Pohl officiating. Burial was in Ml Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions way be made to the pharity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Stanley J. Courtnay LAKE ODESSA - Stanley J. Courtnay, 59 of 3626 W. Jordan Lake Street, Lake Odessa, passed’away Wednesday, May 22, 1991 at Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. He was bom October 19, 1931 in Portland Township, the sou of Herbal and Rosa (Jack­ son) Courtnay. He graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1949 and married Violet Vyverberg February 14, 1953 in Lake Odessa. Mr. Courtnay was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and was employed by Keeler Brass for 41 years. He was the current President of the Men’s State Bowling Association and was a member of the state board. He served as Secretary of the Lake Odessa Men’s Bowling Association for 28 years. He was the High School Score Keeper for the local JV and Varisty sport teams. He attended the Faith Bible Church of Lake Odessa. Mr. Courtnay is survived by his wife, Violet of Lake Odessa; two sons, Chuck Courtnay and his wife Jane of Columbia, South Carolina, Dave Courtnay of Lake Odessa; eight grand­ children, many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 25, at the Faith Bible Church, Lake Odessa, with Reverend Richard Sessink and Reverend Jim Olinski officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. WOODLAND - Alice May Kidder, 86 of Woodland, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 1991 at Blodgett Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Kidder was bom May 9,1905 in Ohio, the daughter of Henry and Melissa (Metz) Pritchard. She was married to Glen Kidder on August 15,1923 in Gaylord. He preceded her in death April 18, 1973. She lived in Manistique until moving to Lake Odessa in 1962. She moved to Woodland in 1968. y She was a member of the Sebewa Church of God. Mrs. Kidder is survived by three daughters, Celia Bowen of Woodland, Trova Dewey of Rocklin, California, Lila M. Rosenberger of Freeport; four sons, Reverend Calvon Kidder of Union Grove, Wisconsin, Reverend Marie Kidder of Shelton, Washington, Lewis Kidder of Mason and Larry Kidder of Lake Odessa; 112 grand, great grand and great-great grand­ children; one sister, Leona Crawford of Holt She was also preceded in death by her son Jerry; two grandsons and a great­ granddaughter. Funeral services were held Friday, May 24, at the Sebewa Church of God with Reverend George Alon officiating. Burial in Lakeside Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapels - Lake Odessa. Q Diane I. Pfau DELTON - Diane I. Pfau, 40 of680 Lake 21, Delton, formerly of Mendon, passed away Saturday, May 25, 1991 at Borgess Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Pfau was bom September 12, 1950 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Lucille G. Miller. She graduated from Mendon High School in 1968. She was general manager for 10 years of the United Motorcycles Cnrome Exchange in Kalamazoo. She had lived for the past six years in the Delton area. She loved fishing and outdoor activities. She was married to Carl "Jim” Pfau on April 8, 1989. Mrs. Pfau is survived by her husband, Carl; one son, Norville Hanson of Delton; one grand­ son, Andrew Bagley; one sister, Debrah Kline of Galesburg; three brothers, Daniel Hough of Galesburg, David Lane of Kalamazoo, James Kline of Atlanta, Georgia; her mother, Lucille G. Miller of Galesburg; her maternal grand­ mother, Irene Irving, also of Galesburg; a dear friend, Jennifer Bagley of Delton. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation at the funeral home. A memorial service was held Wednesday, May 29 at the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton, with the Reverend William A. Hertel officiating. Burial will follow at a later date at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith United Methodist Church. Envelopes available at Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Q Harold Ernest Sharp ( Daniel W. Walker, Jr. HELP WANTED trainable, self-motiviated. part-time to go full-time. Money potential Grand Rapids area. Automatic Press Operators Tool & Die Repair Die Setters Clerical Positions with Computer Experience Now accepting employment applications. Monday through F riday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. only. ALL FEES ARE EMPLOYER PAID We specialize in Permanent & Temporary Placement and Contract & Payroll Services Call 948-8600 .WISF ' 1 uJ JLJ PERSONNEL SERVICES INC. P.O. Box”126 129 E. State St. Hastings, Ml 49058 ) MIDDLEVILLE - Daniel W. Walker Jr., 45 of Middleville passed away Friday, May 24, 1991. Mr. Walker was born September 15,1945 in Sandersville, Georgia, the son of Daniel and Agnes V/alker. He was a building contractor. He served in Vietnam in the United States Marine Corp. Mr. Walker is survived by his wife, Phyllis; his mother, Agnes Wieland of Alto; his child­ ren, Sara, Marvin and Robert; brother, Clifford of Alto; sisters, Sharon Walker of Agoura, California and Mary Walker of Grand Rapids; parents-in-law, Marvin and Gloria Porritt; step brother, Bill (Carol) Wieland; step sister, Norma (Jim) Peterson, all of Alto, step sister, Marie (Bill) Fredrick of Kalamazoo; many* aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.' He was preceded in death by his father,] Daniel, Sr. and a sister, Iris Mixer. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 28! at the Caledonia Christian Reformed Church,' with Reverend Merlin N. Buwalda officiating, t Burial was in Cascade Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the: American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by the Roth-Ger^t; Funeral Home of Lowell. • Parts Runner • • • • ) COLORADO - Harold Ernest Sharp, 77 of Colorado Springs, Colorado and formerly of Middleville and Grand Rapids, passed away Sunday, May 26, 1991 at home in Colorado Springs. Mr. Sharp was bom on September 17, 1913 in Middleville, the son of Sherman and Adah (Johnson) Sharp. He attended school in Grand Rapids. He was married to Esther Erway on June 29, 1940 in Grand Rapids. Mr. Sharp was owner of Sharp Manufactur­ ing and Sharp R.V. Park in Middleville before retiring from Hastings Manufacturing. He also served in the United States Coast Guard. He was a Protestant,retired U.A.W. Union Member. Mr. Sharp is survived by his wife, Esther; son and daughter-in-law, Thomas H. and Barbara Sharp of Edmond, Oklahoma; daught­ er and son-in-law, Kenneth and Kathleen Mull of Colorado Springs; sister, Ester Bergstrom of Covina, California; aunt, Ada Zerbe of Middle­ ville; nephew, Jim Bergstrom of Diamond Bar, California; grandchildren: Christine Mulnix of Camp Pendleton, California, Rebecca Pitts of Deale A.F.B., California, Victoria Main of N.W. University, Chicago, Illinois, Tom Main of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Warren Sharp of Kansas State University, Manhatten, Kentucky, Monica and Corey Sharp both of Edmond, Oklahoma; four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 29 at Dove-Witt Family Mortuary Chapel Fountain, Colorado with Reverend Steven Goodier officiating. Burial was at Yankee Springs Cemetery, Middleville. Sympathy cards may be sent to Mrs. Kath­ leen Mull, 2640 Helton Court, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80916. Topic: Annual Educational Report PUBLIC MEETING The Hastings High School Annual Education Report will be । presented at a public meeting on Jun® 6, 1991. The meeting will be held in the High School Library at 7:00 p.m. The 1991 Annual Educational Report will be reviewed and a written sum­ mary distributed. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 30, 1991 — Page 7 Legal Notices State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Estate Schaefer-Babcock united in marriage on Dec. 1 Forbes-Miller to be wed on October 19 Douglas and Elizabeth Forbes of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Abby Jane, to Kevin Scott Miller son of Lloyd and Edna Miller, also of Hastings. Kevin is currently employed at Paragon Die and Engineering in Grand Rapids. Abby is currently completing her final year at Baker College in Muskegon and will graduate in June. An Oct. 19. 1991 wedding is being planned. Thompsons to mark golden anniversary Norris-Miller plan October 12 wedding William and Nancy Norris of Hastings have announced the engagement of their daughter. Juan Louise, to Shane Phillip Miller, son of Dale and Cynthia Miller of Bellevue. Joan is a 1987 graduate of Hastings High School and a 1990 graduate of Kellogg Com­ munity College. She is employed as an ad­ ministrative assistant at School Employees Credit Union in Battle Creek. Shane is a 1986 graduate of Bellevue High School and is employed as a blow-molder at Asmo Manufacturing in Battle Creek. An Oct. 12 wedding is being planned. Barry County Marriage Licenses announced Rodney Allen Snore, Hastings and Charlene LynnsMiller, Hastings. Ronald Allen Brown, Lake Odessa, and Patricia Hein Delaney, Lake Odessa. Randy Jo Reed, Cloverdale and Dawn Louise Marvin, Cloverdale. Mark Alan Arth, Battle Creek and Flying Starr Lorlie May Has man, Battle Creek. Scott Eugene Pixley, Nashville and Tammy Lynn VanGessel, Sparta. A golden wedding anniversary will be observed June 1 by Donald and Leona Thompson of rural Alto. The occasion will be celebrated with a fami­ ly dinner given by their children, Michael and Karen Livermore and Darwin and Margaret Thompson. Included will be the couple’s six grandchildren and two great-grandsons. Donald Thompson and Leona Mesecar were married June 1. 1941, at the home of the groom’s parents, Lester and Emma Thomp­ son, of rural Freeport. The Thompsons are charter members at Calvary Grace Brethren Church of rural Alto. They have enjoyed various activities and in­ volvement of service since 1950. They have plans to mark this golden year with a return trip to Kenai, Alaska, for fishing and visiting friends. Area Birth Announcements GIRL, Stacy Lynn McConnaughey, bom April 14 to Lucille and Brian McConnaughey, Shelbyville, weighing 6 lbs., 7 ozs., 20% in. long, time: 8:32. GIRL, Marleena Jo, bom May 11 to Suara and Ron McDaniels, Mulliken, weighing 8 lbs., 8 ozs., 21 in. long, time: 4:33 a.m. GIRL, Alexis Ann, bom May 11 to Chris and Lorn, Mennell, Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 10% ozs., 20 M in. long, time: 7:38 p.m. BOY, John Joseph, bom May 13 to Misty Rogers, Shelbyville and Joseph Latzel Jr. of Shelbyville, weighing 6lbs., 13M ozs., 20 in. long, time: 12:36 p.m. GIRL, Shelby Sue, bom May 13 to Vera Jor­ dan, Hastings, weighing 6 lbs., 6% ozs., 20 in. long, time: 10:52 p.m. Your 24 H°ur Class'f'ed Placement Z4| and Information Line * VOICE COMMUHFCATIOH MWVICC OF J-AD ORAFHICS IHC. FROM ~~ You can PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in any of the eight J-Ad Graphics publications seven-days-a-week, 24 hours-a-day... Reminder Advisor (Marshall) Lakewood News Maple Valley News Weekender Shopper (Battle Creek) Si.n & News Banner ...by calling 948-4450 then press 3 on your touch tone phone. □00 DIRECTORY 000 ,000 PRESS (TH For Btickms Hours PRESS For Classified Rales & Deadlines PRESS QJ To Place a Classified Ad PRESS jJJ For Display Ads PRESS j| 71 For Out Printing Department PRESS rivl For Our Circulation Department PRESS j[7| For News & Information Nicole Lee Schaefer and Kevin Wayne Bab­ cock were united in marriage on Saturday. Dec. 1, 1990 at First United Methodist Church in Hastings. The ceremony was officiated by Kevin’s father, the Rev. Wayne Babcock, and the Rev. Philip Brown. His aunt, the Rev. Sandra Babcock Hoffman, also participated in the ceremony with a wedding prayer written for the couple. Nicole wore a floor-length ivory satin gown, featuring shoulder-skimming pleated Venetian sleeves. The fitted bodice was decorated with hand-beaded re-embroidered Alencon lace and the basque waistline dipped to a full skirt and chapel-length train. Three satin roses adorned the back waist of the dress. . Nicole wore ivory satin elbow-length gloves and her mother’s pearls. Her veil featured re-embroidered Alencon lace and scalloped edging. She carried a dozen red roses and babies’ breath with ivory lace and streamers. The maid-of-honor was her sister. Amber Schaefer, of Holland. Bridesmaids were Mar­ cia Veltre of San Diego, Calif. Sylvia Schutte of Jasper, Ind., Renee Martin of Lansing, and Debbie Dean of Birmingham. The bridesmaidsAwore floor-length emerald green satin gowns with shoulder-skimming sleeves, a basque waist and side shirring. The back waist of the dresses featured satin roses identical to the bride’s dress. They carried bouquets of ivory roses, candy-striped carna­ tions, and babies' breath with emerald green streamers. Kevin was dressed in black tails with an ivory shirt, vest and bow tie. His boutonniere was a red rose with babies’ breath. The best man was Rob Phillips of Garden City. Groomsmen were Barry Vaughn of Jackson, Douglas Babcock of Webberville, Russell Babcock of Delton and Hank VanAgen of Roseville. Ushers wre David Babcock of Webberville and Matt Schaefer of Hastings. The groomsmen and ushers also were dressed in black tails with ivory rose boutonnieres. A dinner and dance reception followed at the Holiday Inn South in Grand Rapids. The couple honeymooned on a Christmas Carib­ bean cruise and now live in Grand Ledge. Nicole is a school psychologist at Barry In­ termediate School District in Hastings and Kevin is a senior programmer at Continental Systems in East Lansing. Parents of the couple are Randall and Judith Schaefer of Hastings and Wayne and Lois Babcock of Webberville. You’ll be asked your name, address and phone number, also which papers) you want your ad to appear — when and how many weeks — Recite your ad — you can even charge the ad to your Visa or MasterCard. After you’ve answered a question press the star key or pause for three or more seconds and the program will automatically proceed to the next question Whear-McConnell announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. William Whear of Redford. Mich., announce the engagement of their daughter. Karen Lynn, to Dean Lawren Mc­ Connell, son of Dr. and Mrs. Lynn McCon­ nell of Hastings. Karen is a graduate of Michigan State University with a bachelor’s degree in marketing. She is an account executive for AT&T. Dean is a Hastings High School graduate. He has a bachelor’s degree in engineering from M.S.U. and is account manager for the Anti Lock Brake Division of Kelsey Hayes of Romulus. An Aug. 10 wedding is planned. Area Birth Announcements BOY, Marcus Kennedy McKeough. bom April 12. 1991 at Butterworth Hospital. Grand Rapids to Kevin and Kelly McKeough. Gun Lake, Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. 3 ozs.. 20 in. long, time: 8:33 a.m. GIRL, Kacy Elizabeth, born May 14 to Dan and Barb (Case) Hooten. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 12 ozs.. time: 11:33 p.m. File No. 91-20591-SE ESTATE OF Horry R. Watson. Deceased. Social Security No. 382-14-0934. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On Friday. June 14, 1991. at 9:15 a.m., in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Honorable Richard H. Shaw. Judge of Probate a hearing will be held on the petition of Linda F. Hazell requesting that she be appointed personal representative of the Estate of Harry R. Watson, who lived at 1126 Long Point Drive. Plainwell. Ml 49080. and who died on November 25. 1989; requesting that the heirs at law of the decedent be determined; and re­ questing also that the will of the deceased dated none, and codicils dated none, be admitted to probate. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the state will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within four months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. May 22. 1991 Michael J. McPhillips (P337I5) DIMMERS & McPHILLIPS 221 South Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-9596 Linda F. Hazell 4633 Hanover Portage. Ml 49081 (5/30) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage mode by Emery R. DeBruine and Anna M. DeBruine, husband and wife to Birmingham Bancorp, a Michigan Corpora­ tion. Mortgage, dated October 29. 1990, and recorded on November 5. 1990. in Liber 507, on page 833. BARRY County Records, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Mark Backonen by an assign­ ment dated November 9, 1990. and recorded on December 10. 1990, in Liber 509, on page 153, BARRY County Records Michigan, on which mor­ tgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIVE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE DOLLARS AND 72 CENTS ($5,265.72), in­ eluding interest at 17.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, of 11:0Qa.m. o'clock, on June 27, 1991. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. BARRY County. Michigan, and ore described as: The North 1 /2 of 1 Acre of Land 10 rods east and west by 16 Rods North and South out of the Nor­ theast Corner of the East 25 acres of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 1, Town 1 North. Range 8 West. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 16. 1991 Mark Backonen. Assignee of Mortgagee Trott and Trott Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgagee 31000 Telegraph Rood. Suite 170 Birmingham. Michigan 48010-3411 File <91041039 (6/13) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage made by James Robert Mayne, and D. Michele Mayne, his wife (original mortgagors) to Exchange Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February3. 1987 and recorded on February 10, 1987, In Liber 446. on page 706, Barry County Records, and assigned by mesne assignment to BancPIus Mor­ tgage Corporation, Son Antonie. Texas, by an assignment dated October 31, 1987, and recorded on November 16. 1987, in Liber 459, on page 541, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mor­ tgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY THREE ’HOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY FOUR DOLLARS AND 45 CENTS ($53,534.45), including interest at 8.50% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Michigan, at 11:00 a.m. o’clock, on July 11, 1991. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HASTINGS, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lof 68 of SMITH S LAKEVIEW ESTATES NUMBER 1, according to the recorded plat thereof, as record­ ed in Liber 5 of plats on page 2. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 30. 1991 Trott and Trott Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgagee 31000 Telegraph Road. Suite 170 Birmingham. Michigan 48010-3411 File *91051058 BancPIus Mortgage Corporation. Assignee of Mortgagee (6/20) PREMIUM CUSTOM DENTURES COMPLETE DENTURE IMMEDIATE DENTURE UPPER DENTURE PARTIAL DENTURE ’695 ’425 >395 >425 'All teeth and materials used meet the high standards set b» American Dental Assn ’Our on premises lab provides mdi.idual A elite em service. ‘Free denture consultation & ewiimmation (616) 455-0810 *1 D Himebaugh DOS •D D White DDS ’G Mancewicr DDS 2330 44th SI., S.E., Grand Rapids I I I I PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY TOWNSHIP JOINT NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIPS OF PRAIRIEVILLE AND BARRY BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER IN­ TERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the foPowing Or­ dinance. being Prairieville Township Ordiance No. 72. was adopted by the Township Board of Prairieville Township at its meeting held May 8. 1991, said Ordinance to become effective immediately. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the follow­ ing Ordinance. being Barry Township Ordinance No. 36. was adopted by the Township Board of Barry Township at its meeting held May 7, 1991 said Ordinance to become effective immediately. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the above referenced Ordinances are summarized as follows: SECTION I - AMENDMENT TO SECTION 4.1 OF THE RATE AND MANDATORY CONNECTION OR­ DINANCE. This section amends the respective Township Ordinances by the addition of a provi­ sion authorizing the Townships to inspect the design, construction. Installation, route and place of service leads and con-tections to the sewer system: to provice for application for connection to be mode to the Gull Lake Sewer and Water Authority, as agent for the Townships, and to pro­ hibit connection unless the design, construction, installation, route and place of service leads and connections conform to the rules ond standards of the Gull Lake Sewer ond Water Autliority, acting os agent for the Townships, and to provide for on application fee to be paid at the time of application for connection to the system, in on amount established by Resolutions of the Townships from time to time. SECTION II - SEVERABILITY. This section of the respective Ordinances states that the respective ordinances and the various parts, sections, subsec­ tions, provisions, sentences and clauses are severable. If any part, of the respective Or­ dinances are found to be unconstitutional or in­ valid it is declared that the remainder of the respective Ordinances shall not be affected thereby. SECTION III • REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVI­ SIONS AND EFFECTIVE DATE. This section of the respective Ordinances provides for the repeal of all Ordinances or ports of Ordinances in conflict of any of the provisions of the respective Ordinances, and states that the respective Ordinances shall take effect Immediately upon publication. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of the adopted Ordinances have been posted in the office of the Township Clerk for each of said Townships. JANETTE EMIG, Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 S. Norris Rd. Delton. Ml 49046 (616) 623-2664 LOIS BROMLEY. Clerk Barry Township 2570 Osborne Rd. Delton. Ml 49046 (616)623-5171 (5/30) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF MORTGAGE by Advertisement To: Donald F. Herrick Anne K. Herrick 5999 Lammers Rood Hostings, Michigan. 49058 DEFAULT having been made in thu condition of a certain mortgage mode the 12th day of Moy. 1989. by Donald F. Herrick and Anne K. Herrick, his wife. 5999 Lammers Road, Hastings. Michigan, as Mor­ tgagor. to Secured Equities. Inc., a Michigan Cor­ poration, 2035 Hogback Road. Ann Arbor. Michigan, as Mortgagee, and recorded May 15. 1989, in Liber 482. Page 405, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and un­ paid, as of April 13, 1991, the date the mortgage balance was declared due and payable, the sum of $61,599.67 matured principal; and the further sum of $3,732.55, which sum represents accrued in­ terest at 15%. As a result, as of April 18. 1991, the total amount due on said mortgage is $65,332.22. No suit or proceeding at law or equity has been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgage, and the power of sale contained in said mortgage having become operative by reason of such default; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on June 14. 1991. at 2:00 p.m., at the South entrance of the Barry County Courthouse In the City of Hostings. Barry County, Michigan, theJands and premises secured by such mortgage, will be offered for sale and sold to the nighest bidder, at public sale, for the pur­ pose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid upon said mortgage, together with legal coits. accrued Interest, and charges of sale, Including an attorney fee as provided by law and In said mortgage. The lands and premises secured by said mor­ tgage are located In the Township of Hope. Barry County, Michigan, and described as follows, towlt: Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 11, T2N, R9W, distant North 150 feet from the Southwest corner of said Section 11; thence North 208.71 feet; along the West line of said Section; thence East 208.71 feet, thence South 208.71 feet; thence West 206.71 feet, parallel with the South line of said Section, to the Place of Beginning. The redemption period shall expire at the end of six (6) months from the date of sale. Dated: April 25. 1991 Karl R. Frankena (Pl3641) Conlln, McKenney & Philbrick, P.C. Attorneys for Secured Equities, Inc. 700 City Center Building Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48104 (313) 761-9000 (6/6) NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE ON FORECLOSURE Public notice is hereby given, that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Order of Sale by the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, in Case No. 91-151 CH on the 3rd day of Moy. 1991 in favor of JOHN A. ABBOTT and JOY J. ABBOTT, Plaintiffs, ond against DAVID F CON­ DON and KATHLEEN A. CONDON. Defendants. I shall offer to the highest bidder, at public auction to be held at the Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings. Michigan, on the 28th day of June. 1991 at 2:00 p.m. outside the Circuit Courtroom, the following described real estate commonly known at 12793 Case Road. Bellevue. Michigan Beginning at a point in the center of the road which lies 558.69 feet due east and 1024.71 feet North 00 degrees 56 minutes west of the South 1 4 post of Section 18. Town 1 North. Range 7 West thence North 00 degrees 56 minutes west 295 31 feet; thence South 89 degrees 41 minutes east 786 feet; thence South 00 degrees 28 minutes east 622.31 feet; thence North 89 degrees 41 minutes west 442.94 feet; thence North 00 degrees 56 minutes west 327 feet; thence North 89 degrees 41 minutes west 338 feet, to the point of beginning. Assyria Township. Barry County. Michigan During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed. DAVID O. WOOD Barry County Sheriff JAMES L. JUHNKE (P24416) Attorney for Plaintiffs 835 Golden Avenue Battle Creek. Michigan 49015 Telephone (616) 963-1441 (6/20) �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 30, 1991 AMY JANE OLSZEWSKI NICHOLAS ALEXANDER WILLIAMS JENNIFER LYNN HIGHSMITH CHRISTOPHER JAY PATTEN BRADLY J. WARNER DAVID LEE KELLER BRIAN SCOTT WOLFENBARGER BRADLEY M. HUMPHREY MATTHEW S. MILES THOMAS JEFFREY DAWSON BRIAN JAMES TOBIAS REED MARY ANNE SWEETLAND STEPHANIE ANN STAFFORD CARRIE ANN HELSEL JWT MlbnACL HORAN UCDRM J. SHRIBER J.C. KEELER THOMAS JOHN BRANDT MICHELLE ANNA ZURFACE CARRIE LEIGH SCHNEIDER BRADLEY J. BRUCE JUUE ANN BORTON RALF SCHULZE DALE LEE OSSENHEIMER GREG L ENDSLEY DIANE MARIE EAVES MATTHEW JOHN THOMPSON MATTHEW R. BENDER JUSTIN G. STRAUBE MICHAEL BRYAN SONJA POTYKA JEFFREY T. HOXWORTH TAMMY LYNN GALBREATH DAVID JAY TOSSAVA GRIFFIN KARL JAMES GIELAROWSKI MARCIA L REPLOGLE CHERYL ANN INMAN NICOLE LYNN KUHN ROBERTA LYNN GRONER KELLY SUE VanDENBERG JENNIFER C. ROBLESKI JESSICA A. CRANMORE JENNIFER LYN BALDERSON CHRISTINA MARIE KOETJE NICOLE MARIE BURR CYNTHIA KAY PURGIEL NICOLE OTTO GAHAN DON 0. MOORE CHAD M. VanSYCKLE FOGEL ROBERT MICHAEL HUVER EYE Congratulations to Our Graduates PHOEBE ROBIN WILLIAMS WELLER CANDIS SARVER LYTTLE MAXINE ELAINE STANTON HAMILTON CATINA K. CLARK NOT PICTURED: Steven Anger, Marc Eric Belcher, Raymond Patrick Bell, Thomas Lee Bell, Paul Andrew Bennett, Jason J. Brown, Roxanne L. Buehler, Jason Andrew Carr, Charlotte Kay Cross, Thomas Wm. Cruttenden, Kamel deGoa, Larry DePompolo, John M. Drake, Mathew Ray Dykstra. Victoria A. Frey, Tammy Lynn Gordon, Chad Matthew Hamilton, David Allan Hawkins, Douglas N. Healy, Alberto Terrado Her­ nando, Merrit R. Higgins, Michael A. Homrich, Greg Hook, Danny J. Jarman. Dean Ray Johnson, Charles Garland Jorden, Tracey Leigh Keller, Craig Madden, Robert Emery Madden, Carrie L McCandlish, Karrie Ann McCarty, Chad R. Miller, Jeremy Lee Miller, George D. Musser, Jason Lee Newton. Todd Everett Nickerson. Jacob Wayne Noorman, Jason Lee Rein, Verne Sumner Robbins, Deborah Marie- Root, Cecil Ryan, Urlene Luela Sampson, Wes Allan Scobey. Jennifer Louise Shreiner. Tim N. Tennant, Paul Ryan Teunessen, Christine Marie Turnes, Travis John Turnes, Jennifer Marleene Wallace. Marc Cristian Waller. Thomas J. Ward, Robert D. White, Shawn Tahmon Whitney, Joe A. Williams, Richard Thomas Bowser Williams. Rodney Scott Wilson II. James Craig Yepez, Rhonda Zalewski, Bryant Edward Zimmerman. Best Wishes Katie Witker Cindy Purgiel ...to all area grads and our special wishes to — NICOLE GOODMAN ADMIRAL PETROLEUM 313 N. Broadway in Hastings �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 30, 1991 — Page 9 Hastings High School GRADUATES on a job well done! DIANA ISABEL GARZA JULIANNE LEA NORRIS CHASE WILLIAM YOUNGS DAVID J. ELLIOTT TESHIA LYNN TOBIAS ROBERT CHARLES JORDAN AARON D. NEWBERRY SUSAN RAE MILLER DEBRA SUE KELLEY BRANDI LYNN RAYMOND CHERYL LYNN BOWEN JENNA KAY HEE MERRITT WATTLES MARY KATHRYN W1TKER NICOLE MARIE GOODMAN EMILY HOPE ALLYN D«ANN MARCY SNYDER YVON XUAN ROUSH SARA ELIZABETH HAWKINS CHAD HOWARD LUNDQUIST JASON J. LARABEE ROBERTO LUNA. JR. BOBBI JO NELSON HARLAN J. SCOBEY STACEY LYNN ROWLEY CHRISTOPHER JOHN HAMMOND JONES WILCOX DAVID FREDRICK OOM MARTHA ANN DOUGLAS J. BARNES RACHEL ANN HICKS MATTHEW W. HENION JEFFREY E. BELL JOHNNY BIRMAN TRINITY RENEE STEEN TINA MARIE RUPRIGHT BARBRA ELAINE SCHLEH JEFF BELL Cbngnttukztidns on your • High School Graduation . and good luck at Western Michigan : University. Love, Mom, Da< John, Diane, Kathy & Grandma Bell, MICHAEL W. GILLESPIE NEIL HEATH BERNARD C. HAUSE THOMAS HOWARD WISWELL TARA TELENE HARBISON KARA LYNNE TRAHAN NICOLE RAE JOHNSON HOLLY JO GAYLOR CRAVEN �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 30, 1991 course, we have not set eyes on the woman since. That experience taught us a lesson. Pass it along, Ann. I'm sure we weren’t the first peo­ ple she coned, and we won t be the last. — Josie in ’nontreal. D Montreal: Stories like yours make me sau oecause an experience such as the one you described will understandably sour you on be­ ing kind to strangers and in the future you will probably refuse someone who is honorable and decent. If possible, the best thing to do is check out a story before giving anyone money. Legal Notices State of Michigan In the Circuit Court for the County of Barry NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE File No. 90-547-CH ROY A. ANDERSON. JILL A. ANDERSON JOHN ROUGH. JR AND LINDA J. ROUGH Plaintiff*. MARVIN L. MIKESELL & SHANNON M. MIKESELL. Defendants DAVID H. TRIPP (P29290) 206 S. Broadway Hasting*. Ml 49058 Phone: (616) 945-9585 In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment ol the Circuit Court in the County of Barry. State of Michigan, mode and entered on April 18th, 1991. in a certain cause therein pending wherein Roy A. Anderson. Jill A. Anderson. John Rough. Jr., and Linda J. Rough were Plaintiffs and Marvin L. Mikesell and Shannon M. Mikesell were Defen­ dants. notice is hereby given that I shall sell at public sale to the highest bidder, at the East steps of the Courthouse situated in the City of Hastings. County of Barry, on June 6fh. 1991, at 2:00 p.m., the following described property: All that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Yankee Springs. County of Barry. State of Michigan, described os follows: Commencing at the South 1/4 post of Section 15, Town 3 North, Range 20 West, thence West on the South Section line 331.59 feet to the place of begin­ ning of this description, thence continuing West on said section line 361.59 feet, thence North 0 degrees 25' 26" West 330 feet, thence East parallel to the South Section line 60 feet, thence North 0 degrees 25' 26" West 330 feet, thence East 301.39 feet, thence South 0 degrees 26' 03” East 660 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to all conditions, restrictions and easements of record. NANCY BOERSAAA. County Clerk DRAFTED BY: DAVID H. TRIPP (P29290) 206 S. BROADWAY HASTINGS. Ml 49058 PHONE: 616-945-9585 (5/30) BARRY TOWNSHIP May 7. 1991 Meeting Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m. approved Industrial Facility Tax Exemption for McCormick Ent. for ad­ dition of 1300 sq. ft. to present building. Regular meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. All board members present plus 22 residents and guest. Minutes of April meeting approved and treasurers report. Adopted ordinance for Articles of Incorportation for Southwest Barry County Sewer Disposal. Appointed D. Herbert and W. Wooer to serve on SWBCSA. Approved resolution for road work Kelly Rd. and Herbert Rd. Approved resolution for gravel at large for $6,800.00. Approved resolution for a Fee Schedule. Will use Liquid Dust Layer for dust control. Amended Section 4.1 of Gull Lake Sewer Ordinance. Approved paying of bill* In amount of $13,746.98 plus payroll*. Meeting adjourned at 10:15. Lois Bromley. Clerk Asserted to by: William B. Wooer, Supervisor (5/30) Default has occurred under a mortgage made by JOHN F. McWILLIAMS and VALERIE J. MARTIN, of 6770 Parmelee, Middleville. Michigan 49333, Mor­ tgagors to OLD KENT BANK AND TRUST COM­ PANY. a Michigan banking corporation having its principal office at One Vandenberg Center. Grand Roipds. Michigan 49503. Mortgagee, doted August 11. 1987. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on September 2. 1987. in Liber 456 of Mortgages, Pages 324 through 326. Because of this default, the Mortgagee hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of this mortgage due and payable immediately. On the date of this notice there is due for prin­ cipal and interest on this mortgage the sum of Five Thousand Seven Hundred Sixteen and 77/100 Dollars ($5,716.77). No suit or other proceeding at law ha* been started to recover the debt secured by this mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby give that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and to pay this amount, with interest, as provided in the mor­ tgages, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law. and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the Mor­ tgagee before sale, this mortgage will be foreclos­ ed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public auction to the highest bidder at the east door on the first floor of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, on Thurs­ day. June 27, 1991 at 2:00 in the afternoon. The premises covered by the mortgage are located in Irving Township. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as follows: That part of the Southwest Southwest fract.onal 1/4, Section 6. Town 4 North, Range 9 West. Irving Township. Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the South 1 /4 corner of Section 6; thence north 89 degrees 51 minutes West 1324.12 feet along the South line of Section 6 to the East line of the West fractional 1/2 of said Southwest fractional 1/4 ond the place of beginning of this description; thence North 89 degree: 51 minutes West 25.0 feet; thence North 00 degrees 13 minutes East 575.0 feet parallel with the East line of the West fractional 1/2 of said Southwest frac­ tional 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes west 647.55 feet; thence North 00 degrees 21 minutes 30 seconds East 1112.96 feet along the West line of the East 1 /2 of the West fractional 1 /2 of said Southwest fractional 1/4; thence South 89 degree* 29 minutes 42 seconds East 669.80 feet along the South line of the North 950 feet of said Southwest fractional 1/4; thence South 00 degrees 13 minute* West 1683.81 feet along the East line of the West fractional 1/2 of said Southwest frac­ tional 1/4 to the place of beginning. Property Address: 6770 Parmalee. Middleville. Michigan. Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be one year after the date of sale. Dated: Moy 30. 1991 OLD KENT BANK AND TRUST COMPANY Mortgagee Hunter M. Meriwether Attorney at Law 200 Federal Square Building Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 (616)454-6500 (6/20) ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO the Qualified Electors of HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT THE ANNUAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 10, 1991. . The place (or places) of ELECTION are Indicated below: HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL WEST GYM AND PLEASANTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Names of Candidates for the Board of Education to be elected: MICHAEL J. ANTON (Four (4) Year Term) MARK S. FELDPAUSCH (Four (4) Year Term) The following PROPOSITIONS or QUESTIONS will be voted upon: Proposition I APPROVAL TO LEVY AUTHORIZED MILLAGE RATE Shall the maximum authorized millage rate for operating purposes of the Hastings Area School District. Michigan, be approved for levy In 1991 without regard to reduction re­ quired by section 31 of article 9 of the state constitution of 1963? The Polls for the said Election will be open from 7:00 o'clock a.m., and remain open until 8:00 o'clock p.m., of the same election day. Dated: May 28, 1991 PATRICIA L. ENDLSEY Secretary Board of Education Hastings Area School District COUNTY TREASURER’S CERTIFICATE The undersigned certifies that the total of all voted Increases In the total tax rate limita­ tion in any local unit affecting the taxable property In the school District and the years such increases an effective an as follows: LOCAL UNIT VOTED INCREJLSES YEARS EFF. Hastings Area Schools 27.7797 1991-1992 This Certificate Is given pursuant to Section 3 of the "Property Tax Limitation Act” and does not Include any tax rate limitation Increases which are not required to be recorded In the Office of the County Treasurer. This Certificate is made in connection with an election to be held by the following School District: NAME OF DISTRICT ELECTION DATE Hastings Area School District June 10, 1991 Dated: May 2, 1991 Ann Rosenbaum Petredean Calhoun County Treasurer COUNTY TREASURER’S CERTIFICATE The undersigned certifies that the total of all voted increase? in the total tax rate limita­ tion in any local unit affecting the taxable property in the School District and the years such increases are effective are as follows: LOCAL UNIT VOTED INCREASES YEARS EFF. County of Barry Park Courthouse Renov. Comm, on Aging System 911 City of Hastings Assyria Township Baltimore Township Carlton Township Castleton Township Hope Township Irving Township Johnstown Township Maple Grove Township Woodland Township Barry Intermediate School District Hastings Area Schools .25 mills 1991 unlimited tax pledge .25 mills 1991-1994 1.00 mill 1991-1994 none none none 1.5 mills 1991 1.00 mill 1991-1992 2.00 mills 1991-1992 1.5 mills 1991 1.00 mill 1991-1992 1.U0 mill 1991 2.00 mills 1991-1994 1.25 mills ir.definately 27.7797 mills 1991-1992 This Certificate is given pursuant to Section 3 of the "Property Tax Limitation Act" and does not include any tax rate limitation increases which are not required to be recorded in the Office of the County Treasurer. This Certificate is made in connection with an election to be held by the following School District: NAME OF DISTRICT ELECTION DATE Hastings Area School District June 10, 1991 Dated May 2. 1991 Juanita Yarger Barry County Treasurer Ann Landers Don't blame the victim, Ann Dear Ann Landers: Am I too late to res­ pond to the letter from "Lesson Learned in Oneonta. N.Y.?’’ It was about the man in an elevator who fondled a woman’s breasts. She reacted by slapping him. He then beat her up so badly that she spent two weeks in the hospital in traction. Your answer gave the im­ pression that by slapping him she had been an "enabler" — in other words she gave him a legitimate reason to beat her up. I found your response to that letter extreme­ ly disturbing because you implied that the out­ come was somehow the victim’s fault. Whatever happened to blaming the attacker? The fact that by fondling the woman’s breasts against her will, the man was assaulting her. She slapped him to defend herself. If I had been in that situation, my first thought would have been that this man might be planning to rape me. and I would have fought back like a tiger. Some women freeze, some fight back, others are able to stay calm. What works in one situation might not work in another. The best we can do is rely on our instincts and hope for the best. It is bad enough that L.L. had to endure such an indignity. She should not be made to feel guilty for bringing it on herself. The last thing a woman needs is for a man to think that if he can provoke her into slapping him. he can then do whatever he wants and it will be her fault. — Rape Survivor in New York City. Dear New York- Hundreds of readers com­ plained about my response and many used language that was not printable. I agree that the woman should not have been labeled an "enabler" but in my opinion, she used poor judgment all the way round. Not all assaults are alike. In this instance the woman was trapped in an enclosed place — an elevator? There was no place to run. You say she slapped him to "defend herself. ” What kind of "defense" was that? What she actually did was enrage the creep. Remember, he said, "You hurt me and now I’m going to hurt you. ’ ’ The woman was lucky to end up in the hospital. He could have killed her. Mystery of missing sock solved Dear Ann Landers: I think I might be able to help Edna Anderson of Atlanta solve the mysterious disappearance ot her husband’s socks after she puts them in the washing machine. After several of my husband’s socks vanish­ ed mysteriously and 1 went nuts looking for them. 1 decided (o ask an authority, The repairman who came to the house when the machine broke down explained that when too large a load is put into a top-loading machine, a lone sock often floats over to the side and slips down between the central cylinder and the side of the machine. It remains there, undetected and unreachable unless the machine is dismantled. I know this is an awfully prosaic explana­ tion, Ann, but I have been in Edna's socks and I just couldn't let her go on being annoyed, ir­ ritated and mystified. — J.S.. Arlington, Mass. Dear. J.S.: The mail about the vanishing socks was fascinating. It appears that other garments also disappear via the same route — bras, shorts, handerchiefs and baby clothes. What a relief to know you aren't losing your mind, and that you did actually put those things in there. Whew! Gem of the Day: The surest way to make life hard for your children is to make it too easy for them. Reader takes Issue with answer Dear Ann Landers: It’s wet noodle time. I can’t believe you said that waitress deserved a good tip for "excellent’’ service. Why in the world should "Glen Cove. N.Y." leave any kind of tip to a waitress who was hitting on her dinner companion? Would you advise a man to tip a waiter who was making a play for his girlfriend? Your correspondent got short­ changed. — Terry from Royal Oak, Mich. Dear Terry: You aren't the only one who thought my response to that letter was a turkey. Read on: Service more than bringing food Dear Ann Landers: Serving a dinner in a nice restaurant means more than just bringing the food out of the kitchen and placing it in front of the patron. That waitress ignored “Glen" and fawned over her escort. Of course the waitress had not way of knowing that the woman was picking up the tab. But that's not the point. The service Glen got was lousy while the waitress was extremely atten­ tive to her gentleman friend. You don’t reward that kind of nonsense with a 20 per­ cent tip. I would have left her a dime. — Marion, Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich. Dear Marion: I could fill the page with complaints I received about my advice on that one. To all who wrote, I would like to say. you are right. My reply was dumb and I am ashamed of myself. Stranger conned them with story Dear Ann Landers: You performed a great service to your readers when you printed the letter from the mother of "Elyse." the lying drug addict who conned everybody she knew. Listen to this: “Elyse." or her exact clone, showed up at our door lat October. She was a total stranger, rather pretty, had a pleasing personality and was extremely articulate and beautiflly dress­ ed. The woman said she was visiting in Mon­ treal. staying with her grandmother who lived down the street in the next block of apart­ ments She said her home was actually in Toronto. The woman told us that her sister was being held at the police Uuon because she had received a traffic ticket tor not wear­ ing a seat belt. The police would not let her out of jail, according to "Sis,” until she came up with the bond money. The woman said her sister had phoned and asked her to bring down S517 as soon as possible. So she went immediately to the automatic bank teller and got S500, which was the limit. Since her grandmother was not at home and none of the immediate neighbors were in, she had come to the next block of apartment buildings to see if she could borrow $17. We were completely sucked in and gave her the money. She thanked us profusely and pro­ mised to return the $17 the following day. Of Twins fingerprints not the same Dear Ann: Mom says you are a twin. Do you and your sister have the same finger­ prints? V.P., Eastlake, Ohio. Dear V.P.: No two human beings have ex­ actly the same fingerprints — not even twins. Feeling pressured to have sex? How wellinformed are you? Write for Ann Landers' booklet ' 'Sex and the Teenager.'' Send a self­ addressed. long, business-size envelope and a check or money orderfor S3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Teens, do Ann Landers, P.O. box 11562, Chicago, III. 60611-0562. (In Canda, send $4.45.) Woodland News by Catherine Lucas By Guest Reporter Joyce F. Weinbrecht Woodland Memorial Park was a busy place on the weekend, as families visited there to place floral tributes on the graves of loved ones. The park looks very nice this year. The rains have kept everything green and grow­ ing. Roger Tobias and his staff had everything in readiness for the Memorial Day events and the many visitors expected this coming week. There was a gentleman wandering among the markers on Saturday, writing on a long yellow legal pad. Curiosity led me to ask him was he was doing. He is Don Whitwam from Orleans, Mich., a veteran who is visiting all of the cemeteries in the state of Michigan, recording the burial places of World War I, World War II, Korean and Viet Nam veterans. He hopes to compile his findings in­ to a book or a series of books and make the record available to veterans groups, genealogy groups, cemetery sextons and anyone else interested in this type of informa­ tion. He has completed about three-fourths of the state of Michigan and expects to get the two Igwer tiers of counties by this time next year. When he has completed this work and if he is physically able, he plans to revisit the cemeteries and record Revolutionary veterans, Spanish-American War veterans and Civil War veterans. This work is something to look forward to. The Woodland Class of 1941 gathered at the home of Eldon and Doris Flessnor for a reunion before the Alumni Banquet Saturday, May 18. Of the 25 who graduated in 1941, 21 are still living. Seventeen of the class were able u> attend the 95th annual banquet to mark their'50th year. There were 27 class members and guests at the pre-banquet gathering. Guests included Fred and Mae Hendee. Fred was a member of the class, but moved away from Woodland before graduation. It was a time of exchanging old memories, catching up on what classmates had ac­ complished in the past 50 years and what they are doing now. Eldon and Doris opened their home for the gathering. Jean and Chuck Mulliken have completed the project of clearing out their house in Woodland and will head south Tuesday. May 28, or Wednesday, May 29. Sixty of their friends, neighbors and family surprised Chuck by holding a swiss steak dinner at the Townehouse in Woodland. This proves that a whole town can keep a secret. Chuck was taken completely by surprise. He was honored, toasted and roasted by Toastmaster Harold Stannard and other friends and family members. Chuck contributed much to the Village of Woodland through the years he lived and worked there. The villagers took this oppor­ tunity to thank him with a monetary gift. The community joins in wishing them well in their new home in Lakeland, Fla. Out-of-town guests for the event were Jean’s daughter, Cathy Marrison of Lansing. Jean’s son. Jim Harbin, and brother-in-law, Keith Yerty, both of Hastings. Woodland veterans Paul Geiger, Roland Geiger, Dale Geiger, and Gary Geiger were featured in the Hastings Reminder of May 21. Paul is a World War I veteran and father of Roland who was in World War II and of Dale who served in the Korean conflict. Gary is son of Dale Geiger. Gary was in the Viet Nam war. All served overseas. All are members of the Jackson Mutschler V.F.W. Post 4461, Lake Odessa. Cathy Lucas had restorative surgery done May 22 at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, Ga. The surgery went well and she is making good progress. Cards will reach her if sent in care of Terry Stamer, 260 Cobblestone Court, Lilburn, Ga. 30342. Robert Anderson of Woodland could choose how to spend Memorial day morning his year. He could have marched with the American Legion veterans group of Hastings or with the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Nashville. Nashville won out. The Barry County Historical Society has been researching and compiling the histories of rural schools in Barry County. Woodland Township was one of the very first townships in Michigan to consolidate its rural schools in­ to one 12-grade school, with the consolidation completed in the fall of 1923 into Woodland Township School. District No. 1. This research led the committee to Leo Mildred Rogers Dull of Lake Odessa, who taught in several of the rural schools of Barry County after graduating from Barry County Normal. She recalled an alumni girls’ basket­ ball team made up of Dull and her sisters, the daughters of John and Grace Rogers. The game was the opening contest of the 1940-1941 basketball season at Woodland Township School. The Alumni Team was made up of Ethel, Dorothy, Elsie, Ruth, Leo Mildred and Kathleen Rogers. Several of the sisters were married end had children of their own. Kathleen had just graduated in the spring of 1940. The question was about who played on the high school team that fall. Ellen Hilbert Ken­ ny of Woodland was able to find a "Log of Woodland High" which listed the players for the 1939-1940 season. But by elimination of the players who graduated in 1940 the com­ mittee has at least a partial listing of the high school team. This included Barbara Bailey, Geneva Leslie. Beatrice Barry, Dorothy Tyler, Matjorie Reesor, Ilene Rairigh. Juanita Pennington, Frances Steward, Mary Townsend. Letha Curtis, Marjory England, Leona Henney, Helena Winters, Patricia Brodbeck, Ellen Hilbert, Florence Forman, and Jean Krebs. The coach was Doris Mill wood Holly. As the Rogers sisters came down the ramp to start the game the high school band began to play "The Old Gray Marc Ain’t What She Use To Be." But the "Old Gray Mares" won the game! If you can add to this memory of Woodland Township School Days, contact Joyce Weinbrecht. 945-5471. Rudy Othmer is still at Pennock Hospital, where he had surgery following a fractured hip. He is getting along quite well. He is quite homesick and will be, glad to get him to some home cooking. There will be a free blood pressure clinic Friday, May 31, from 11 a.m. to noon at the Woodland COA Meal Site at the Woodland Eagles. The clinic is sponsored by the American Red Cross. The registered nurse for the clinic is Joyce Weinbrecht. Everyone is welcome regardless of age. Beech Street Walkers around Jordan Lake wish to extend gratitude to Earl Engle for mowing along Brown Road. It makes the walk so much more pleasant. Anyone wishing to place a new item iu this column may reach me at 945-5471. Thanks to the reporters of this weeks news. IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Men and Women $1 ft00 r. l a AV per hour worked Brand new company in Hastings has several openings in our DISPLAY. DELIVERY. SET-UP DEPARTMENT. No experience necessary. Will train. Must have reliable transportation. PAID VACATIONS. 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Hastings lost by just one question, 140-130. In the second round, Hastings beat Marshall 185-135 and then in the third and final round, defeated Hillsdale 175-135. The all-star team was selected by the vote of students who participated in the 1990-91 school competition. Members of this year's local all-star team were Jason Carr, captain; Kelli VanDenburg; Joe Williams; Dan Styf; and alternates Dan Watson and Matt Anton. Now you can save 30% on homeowners insurance! We've reduced the cost of our homeowners insurance by 30% for policyholders 55 and older. If you are 55 or older, you're entitled to our new mature homeowners discount ^luto-Ownm Insurance ThiNo MfonfapQt' Contact your local Auto-Owners agent. ' listed in the Yellow Pages under Insurance. 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This means a company that has been operating on borrowed or venture capital offers to sell to the public part ownership of the company. An. IPO is; also an opportunity xbr existing investors and current venture capitalists to make often large and immediate profits because their shares now have a ready market and market value. This market value general­ ly reflects the expectations of future company growth, rather than a more realistic evaluation of the company's present value. The company itself also benefits from an IPO because of the influx of new capital from the sale of stock. All this is not necessarily bad. New businesses are bom and prosper in our capitalistic economy by allowing the public to participate in their growth through stock ownership. Regardless, investing in an IPO is a risky venture that should not be undertaken without a reasonable understanding of the new cor­ poration. Information on the new corporation can be found in the prospectus that is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and is given to prospective buyers in the offering. Even with this, the history of IPOs during the 1980s was dismal. Here are the results as recently reported by Investment Vision, a na­ tional financial publication. (1) of 3,186 IPOs issued, 40 percent no longer trade on the national exchanges. (2) About half of the remaining 60 percent of IPOs have lost money. (3) Three-quarters of the remaining 60 per­ cent have underperformed the S&P 500. These are not good odds. In fact, even the investors who profitted from IPO investments would have fared better by buying U.S. — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company < Close Cnange 363/e + '/. AT&T -’/. Ameritech 583/. + '/. 50s/. Anheuser-Busch Chrysler 13’/, +1 — Clark Equipment 273/. — 26'/. CMS Energy + V1 56’ h Coca Cola +’/. Dow Chemical 53’/. —'/> 58'/, Exxon +1 20 Family Dollar + 2'/. 34s/. Ford + 3’/. 403/. General Motors + 3/. Great Lakes Bancorp 12’/. — 45 Hastings Mfg. 104’/. + 3’/, IBM + 2 3/. 57 JCPenney 94’/. + ’/. Johnson & Johnson 45’/. + 13/. Kmart + 2’/. 973/. Kellogg Company 34'/, + ’/. McDonald's + 1’/. 39s/. Sears —’/. Southeast Mich. Gas 163/. —’/. 9s/. Spartan Motors + 1’/. 433/. Upjohn + $6.00 Gold $362.50 $4.17 + $.12 Silver + 52.77 Dow Jones 2958.85 Volume 162,000,000 Treasury bonds during the same period. Investing in the IPOs of small or untested companies through common stock can be pro­ fitable if you do your homework. Otherwise, the record shows that the odds are generally against you. ■At^ Stack Insurance Agency. Inc. 128 W. Mill St., Hastings 616-945-9568 HIGH ON KALAMAZOO AIR SHOW . JUNE 8 & 9 CELEBRATE THE HOMECOMING! In the FOOTSTEPS OF HEROES Pearl Harbor to the Persian Gulf IN THE AIR Kalamazoo/Battle Creel-. 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HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL: Stepson of Ron Havens Jason Brown Stepson of Tim Larsen Jason Tietz Son of Terry Miles Matthew Miles Daughter of Jan Replogle Marcia Replogle Carrie McCandlish Daughter of Nancy McCandlish DELTON HIGH SCHOOL: Tina Kimmey Daughter of Forrest Kimmey THORNAPPLE KELLOGG HIGH SCHOOL: Joe Faunce Son of JoAnn Faunce Kris Rothhaar Daughter of Al Rothhaar MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL: Tammy Ashley Daughter of Elaine Ashley LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL: Talmarie Barlow Flexfab Co-op Student Flexfab Co-op Student Tracey Miller Stephanie Sheets Flexfab Co-op Student GRAND RAPIDS BAPTIST COLLEGE (Associate Degree): Cassandra Ward Daughter of Rod Ward GRAND RAPIDS JUNIOR COLLEGE (Associate Degree): Steven Ray Son of Pat Ray I.T.T. (Associate Degree): Crystal Hine Daughter of Kathy Hine GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (Bachelor’s Degree): Jerry Frick Daughter of Sharon Frick WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY (Bachelor’s Degree): Michelle Brill Daughter of Tom Brill SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (Master’s Degree): Leann (Standage) Lowe Daughter of Barbara Standage �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 30, 19S1 Hastings trips Portage Northern in home finale Saxons keep Barry County track & field title again by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor The balance of power on the Barry County track and field team is the same for at least one more year. In a virtual repeat of last year’s event, Hastings rode a dominating performance from the boys’ team to the combined title in the Barry County track meet, which was held at Delton Kellogg High School. That effort was able to offset an equally dominant Maple Valley girls’ squad. But while the result was the same as last season, the margin of victory was much closer. The Saxons prevailed over the Lions 147.3-146. Hastings boys scored 96 points, outdistanc­ ing the host Panthers, who tallied 75.5. Maple Valley was third with 49 points, Lakewood fourth with 29, and Middleville fifth with 24.5. The depth and balance of the Saxons and their strength in the field events proved to be the difference. Hastings won five events, but finished second in six more. It placed in the top three in all but one event. The Saxons won three of the five field events. Matt Brown, long jump (6-1); Chris Youngs, shot put (52-1%) and Derek Gon­ zales, long jump (20-11) all finished first. Hastings’ 800 relay team of Derek Freridge, Gonzales, Don Moore and Tom Brandt won in 1:34.2, as did the 400 unit of Mark Peterson, Gonzales, Moore and Freridge in 44.7. Delton took frat in six events, led by sprinter Alex Hall, who won the 100 (11.23) and 200 (22.91), and hurdler Dave Skinner, who won the 110 (16.15) and 300 (43.45) events. Also taking first for the Panthers was David Fetrow in the 800 (2:06.5) and the 3200 relay team of Fetrow, Greg Neuman, Taylor and Phil Whitlock (8:31.8). The Maple Valley team of Grinage, Moore, Edinger and Reese won the 1600 relay (3:38.0) and the Lions’ Aaron Patrick took the 400 (51.36). Middleville boys winning events were Ed Rumbcrgs in the 3200 (10:38.9) and Phil The 1991 baseball season may be winding to a close, but Hastings showed Tuesday afternoon that it still had some sparks left. The Saxons defeated Kalamazoo city cham­ pion Portage Northern 7-2, improving to 17-11 overall on the season heading into Wednesday’s season finale at Maple Valley. The win was especially sweet, considering it came on the heels of Thursday’s discourag­ ing pre-district loss at die hands of Gull Lake. "It was a good feeling to be able to bounce back and get a win,” coach Jeff Simpson said. "We played a very fine game and were for­ tunate to beat a tough Portage Northern team." The Saxons got all the runs they needed in the first inning on a long three-run homer over the right-center fence by Nick Williams in his Hastings’ Scott Ricketts was second to teammate Derek Gonzales in the long jump. Seubring, pole vault (13-6). Lakewood's lone winner was discus thrower John Kelley with a heave of 143-10%. The girls* field was plagued by injuries, but nonetheless featured a pair of regional cham­ pions. Maple Valley outdistanced runnerup Middleville 97-60.7. Hastings was third with 51.3. The Lions captured seven events, led by Janet Boldrey and Tracy Kangas, who won two apiece. Boldrey won the 100 in 12.47 and the 200 in 26.95, while Kangas took the discus (113-2) and the shot put (35-1). Others winning events for Maple Valley were Jennifer Phenix, 300 hurdles (50.10); Mindy SbouH, 800 (2:35.29) and the 3200 relay team of Moore, Furlong, Shoup and Ashley (10:39.9). The Trojans, who were running without state qualifier Alicia Batson, managed to win five events. Carla Plocg won the long jump (16-11) then managed to hold off Boldrey during an ex­ citing final leg of the 800 relay in 1:49.8. Her team included Tonya Rauschenbergcr, Kim Wohlford and Trade Middleton. Sarah Postema look the 1600 (5:53.5) and 3200 (13:31.0). Rauschenbergcr and Wohlford were two-thirds of a three-way tic in the high jump (4-10) and the 1600 relay team of Middleton, Rauschenbergcr, Laura Donker and Wohlford also finished first (4:25.85). Hastings was first in three events. Kari Cullen in the 400 (1:01.29); the 400 relay team of Alison Gergen, Cullen, Jenny Baldcrson and Carrie Schneider (52.89) and Balderson tied for the title in the high jump (4-10). Kristy Thorley of Lakewood won the 100 hurdles in 16.64. Alex Hall of Delton wins the 100 meter dash, nosing out Hastings' Derek Freridge (left) and Matt Haywood. 24 County athletes at State track finals A total of 24 Barry County athletes have qualified for this weekend’s upcoming state finals in the Grand Rapids area. The Class B finals will be held at Wyoming Park High School, while the Class C cham­ pionships will be at Byron Center. Hastings juniors Chris Youngs and Derek Gonzales will join Delton Kellogg sophomore Alex Hall and Lakewood junior John Kelley in the boys’ meet in Class B. Dearborn Heights Robichaud won the team title a year ago, as U-M football recruit Tyrone Wheatley picked up 40 of his team’s 49 points by winning the 100, 200, long jump and 110 hurdles titles. Youngs won the regional and Twin Valley titles in the shot put. His school-record toss earlier this season would have placed third in the state meet a year ago. Gonzales was also a regional champion in the long jump with a leap of 21-1. Gonzales, who was second at the league meet, has jumped 21-8 this season. Hall was second in the 100 at the rcgionals and finished third at the Kalamazoo Valley meet. He also posted a double win at Tues­ day's Barry County meet, winning the 100 and 200. Kelley is the Viking school record holder in the discus. He won the regional meet with a toss of 143-11. Detroit DePorres is the defending champion in the Class B girls’ meet, which will feature at least eight county athletes. Hastings will be represented by a strong sprinting corps led by regional 100 champion Carrie Schneider. She will also join team­ mates Alison Gergen, Jenny Balderson and Kari Cullen in the 400 relay. Middleville’s contingent is paced by freshman Carla Ploeg. She was the regional champion in the long jump and the 100. Ploeg will also compete in the 800 relay with team­ mates Tonya Rauschenbergcr, Kim Wohlford and Trade Middleton. A fifth Trojan, Alicia Batson also qualified for the meet, but is questionable due to a foot injury. A state qualifier last year, Batson won the 1600 at the Forest Hills Northern regional. Delton’s Kelley Chambless qualified for the meet but will not nn, as she has been diagnos­ ed with mononucleosois. In the Class C meet at Byron Center, Maple Valley’s boys will be led by Scott Casteele, Steve Ainsworth and Chip Reese. Casteele and Reese both established school records at the regionals, in the discus and the bng jump, respectively. Ainsworth qualified in the pole vault. The best chance the county has for a team rille rests with the Maple Valley girls’ team. The Lions will send a fleet of nine athletes to the finals. Janet Boldrey leads Maple Valley. She won regional titles in the long jump, 200 and 400. and also ra. a leg on the winning 1600 relay team, with Tammy Ashley, Mindy Shoup and Jennifer Phenix. Tracy Kangas qualified in the discus and the shot put, as did Phenix in the 100 hurdles. Ashlev in the 800 and the 3200 relay team of Cindy Furlong, Phenix, Shoup and Ashley. CORRECTION: In Tuesday’s Reminder, the name of Chad Lundquist was inadvertantly deleted from the list of winner’s at last week’s Twin Valley track and field championships. Lundquist won the discus with a heave of 141-8, while teammate Chris Youngs was se­ cond with a throw of 139-4. Saxon boys second in all-sports standings Bolstered by conference championships in golf, cross country, wrestling and track. Bat­ tle Creek Lakeview won the Twin Valley Conference boys all-sports trophy. The Spartans finished with 110 points. 25 more than runner-up Hastings. The Saxons nipped third-place Sturgis by one point. Col­ dwater was fourth, followed by Harper Creek, Marshall, Albion and Hillsdale. Hastings was the league champion in foot­ ball and was second in tennis and golf. Sturgis closed the gap in spring sports with league titles in baseball and tennis, but could not overtake the Saxons for second place. In the girls’ standings. Hillsdale was first with 85 points, followed by Sturgis with 79. Coldwater and Lakeview were lied for third. Hastings finished seventh. The Hornet girls won conference cham­ pionships in cross country, track and golf. Only the Hillsdale softball team finished in the league's second division. The Saxons finished fifth in cross country, basketball, volleyball, track and golf. ' Words to the “Ys” 1991 Winter YMCA Womens Volleyball Team W-L Bobs Gun and Tackle................................ 61-2 Pennock Hospital.................................... 45-18 Hastings Burial Vault............................. 37-26 Buckland Insurance................................ 41-22 Ray James Electromechanical................34-29 McDonalds/Hastings Wrecker...............24-39 Thomapplc Manor................................. 7-56D D.J. riectric/Hallifax Serv.......................3-60 final home game of his career. The dinger was Williams' fourth this season and increased his school-record career total to 17. He also add­ ed a single, and was the only Hastings batter with two hits, going 2-for-2. Meanwhile, junior Ken Lambeth stifled Northern throughout. Lambeth wem the distance on a yield of six hits and a pair of walks. He fanned six batters and allowed only a pair of unearned runs in the sixth inning after the Saxons had taken a 7-0 lead. Gabe Griffin also had a nee game at the plate. He doubled and hit a long sacrifice fly that was caught near the fence, resulting in the fourth Hastings run in the fourth inning. The Saxons scored three insurance runs in the fifth for the final margin. J The Skinny by Todd Tubergen Bulls victory marks end of special era Like many other basketball fans around the stale this week, I am trying to carry on with my everyday business despite a certain uneasy queasiness in my stomach. It is a feeling midway between one a child might get when he goes to sleep and his dog has yet to come home and the one the same kid might get creaking to the top of the Gemini at Cedar Point after devouring three foot-long chili dogs. The Chicago Bulls made up for three years of playoff frustrations by handling the two-time defending NBA champion Pistons in a humbling four-game sweep. The Bulls were the better team this season. They also had the good fortune to stay healthy. (Let me get this out of the way early so I can focus on more important things. The Lakers in six in the finals. They have been there before, and Magic’s teammates are better than Michael's. And can you see him being bothered by Chicago’s front court pressure. I don’t think so.) Where was I? Oh. But the primary reason for the sweep was that Chicago was hungry. You could see it in their eyes from the opening tip in Game 1. They had spent the last year thinking about one thing: upending the Pistons. And it showed in their play. Meanwhile, down 1-94, Detroit was merely trying to get healthy enough to make a valiant run toward a possible "three-peat." The first wave of casualties hit during pre-season, Dennis Rodman, Isiah Thomas and Bill Laimbeer. Then Thomas again in mid-season. During the playoffs, Thomas once again, then Joe Dumars, Laimbeer again and James Edwards. It appeared obvious that the Pistons were weighed down by the pressure of metaphorically defending their title 164 times over the past two regular seasons. They were a frustrated unit against the Bulls. I even saw Joe Dumars use an expletive! Yet through all of that, the Pistons still managed lo win 50 games and reach the Eastern Conference Finals for the fifth consecutive season. Therein lies the greatness of the team. It thrived on adversity, on doing the improbable. And during its rise from perennial Central Division doormats in the early ’80s to the apogee of the basketball world, it will leave some un­ forgettable memories in its wake. Some were regrettable. Who could forge! “Bird stole the ball!” and that collision between Adrian Dantley and Vinnie Johnson in the Boston Garden when it looked like the Pistons were finally on the verge of reaching the finals. Or Redman’s brick in Game 7 against the Lakers once they got there. Those are not the ones that Pistons fans remember most. They will remember Thomas’ 25-point third quarter against L.A. on one leg, Dumars' steal to ice Game 4 in the 1989 finals. They will remember Laimbeer frustrating the Blazers nearly to the point of tears a year ago with his clutch triples and his infamous flopping. And Johnson’s leaner with 0:07 left at Portland. These are the moments legend is made of. And some day, after basketball’s hierarchies finally pul all this "Bad Boy" lore and dirty play nonsense behind them, they will realize what Detroit fans have known for a few years now. The Pistons were the greatest defensive team in the history of the NBA. Before the Pistons made their mark on the league, basketball was a game of showmen. There was Magic and his flashy passing, Jordan. Dominique Wilkins and Dr. J with their high-wire acts and Larry Bird with his long­ distance bombs. The Pistons brought the game to a new level. They made it a team game again, with the emphasis on the D. Now it appears changes must be made before another banner will be hung from the Palace rafters. Nine Pistons are now 30 years or older. An aging front line led by Laimbeer and Edwards were com­ pletely humiliated by Bill Cartright, Horace Grant and Scottie Pippen. Even future Hall-of-Famers Cliff Levingston, Will Perdue and Scott Williams were licking their chops at the thought of fac­ ing a tired, battered crew of Piston big men. Detroit general manage. Jack Mc­ Closkey now has the unenviable task of building a new front line. What are his options? He has Scott Hastings, Tree Rollins, Mark Aguirre, John Salley, Laimbeer and Edwards. The Pistons have invested too heavily in William Bedford to throw him away, so I’m assuming he will stay. If he could somehow play up to his potential, the transition would be a lot easier. Edwards has been complaining about his contract woes all season long. Then, to show how valuable he really is, he is thoroughly dominated by anybody Chicago put on him. Bye, bye Buddha! Laimbeer will probably stay another year, and while his presence will not hinder the club, especially given his leadership qualities, it will not give the Pistons what they need, and that is a true post-up player. A real center, not one that plays 20 feet from the basket. Salley will demand too much money, so he’s gone too. How will Detroit be able to sign who they need when Salley is making $3 million a year? See ya, Spider! Aguirre played well during the playoffs, but he may be the first to leave. He may also be the closest thing Detroit has to trade bait. Rollins and Hastings will probably also be gone, unless McCloskey can’t find enough bodies. Where will he look? One possibility is Europe, where Charles Shackelford plays. Remember him? His name was mentioned prominately in the point-shaving investiga­ tion at N.C. State. What a undem Bed­ ford and he should make! Another place he could look would be right over Chuck Daly’s shoulder, for­ ward Mark Hughes. The former U of M role player is no more than a poor man’s Rick Mahom, but there are 12 roster spots. But I once outscored him in a high school game despite a five-inch height disadvantage. He is not the answer! Considering Detroit dealt its firstround pick for Aguirre and will not have a selection until the 40th pick in the up­ coming draft, it appears unlikely that the draft will be of much help. The Pistons really don’t have anyone of substantial trade value, either. Deal­ ing Dumars, Rodman or Zeke would be too high a price to pay. Johnson lias a year remaining on his contract, and played well in the playoffs, so the guards should remain intact. McCloskey’s only option should be to delve into the free-agent market. They need a inside offensive threat, someone young with the potential to grow with Bedford and Shackelford (I try to remain optimistic!) into a solid front line like the one the Celtics had in the early ’80s, and. come to think of it, still have. The past few years have seen the Pistons rise to the type of prominence only the Lakers and Celtics have enjoyed in recent years. The Lakers and Celtics have been able to land top players (Bird and Magic) despite continued success. Now is the time for Detroit to prove it belongs on the same plane. Does the name Shaquille O’Neal ring a bell? �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 30, 1991 — Page 13 Hastings wins Lloyd Kusch Sportsmanship trophy again The Hastings tennis team has set its sights on a top 10 finish at this weekend's Class B state finals in Ann Arbor. Hastings netters gunning for top ten at state meet The Hastings tennis team has spent the week honing its skills in preparation for this weekend';. Class B state finals in Ann Arbor. The Saxons finished in a tie with Lansing Catholic Central at the regionals, qualifying for the state finals for the second straight season. Hastings finished second in the rugg­ ed Twin Valley behind perennial champion Sturgis. Coach Tom Freridge said his squad appears loose and ready to benefit from the experience of last season. "We're much calmer this year," Freridge said. “Last season we were giddy and really nervous. We hope to finish in the top ten, but we will have to play very well." The Saxons are currently tied for 1 Oth in the state rankings, and Freridge said his team has a chance to prove it belongs there. “It will be a good measuring stick for us.” he said. “We will sec if we are worthy of that ranking.” The team is preparing for the tournament by scrimmaging Kalamazoo Christian and Allegan this week. While all the competitors at the state meet are good players. Hastings got good draws for the most part. Freridge said he believes it will take seven points to crack the top ten, and there are several places where Hastings could pick them up. First singles player David Oom drew a familiar face in the first round. He will battle Jeremy Gump of Sturgis for the third time this year. Gump is the current Twin Valley cham­ pion in the flight. If Oom survives Gump, he will then likely meet exchange student-Cedric Marginedcs of East Grand Rapids, who has only one loss all year long. Second singles player Matt Gahan drew a first-round bye and will meet Mike Moely of Spring Lake in the second round. A win there would place him in the quarterfinals and would earn Hastings two big points. Brad Weller also drew a first-round bye at third singles. He will face an opponent from Gross He. Freridge said that is another flight in which the possibility exists for some scoring. At fourth singles, Shayne Horan will meet an opponent from Essexville-Garber, which won what is generally regarded as the state’s weakest regional. He could face Brian Hearld of Sturgis in the next round. Horan went three sets with Hearld earlier in the season. The first doubles duo of Tadd Wattles and Matt Schaefer drew fifth-seeded Bloomfiled Hills Andover. Freridge said Andover has long been a Class A power before recently moving to Class B. He lists Andover and fellow Bloomfield Hills school Cranbrook, the winner of the 10 of the last 11 state titles, including four straight, as the teams to beat. Nathan Robbe and Pat Williams will play Big Rapids in the first round at second doubles. A win will enable Hastings tandem to face top-seeoed Drew Smith and Brian Stewart of Cranbrook in the second round. Freridge will also be looking for points from his third doubles team of Tom Brighton. Matt Cassell. The pair drew a first-round bye and will face Flint Powers in the sccona round. Powers is stronger in singles than in doubles, according to Freridge. Other teams to watch in the tournament should be Holland Christian, East Grand Rapids and Sturgis. Last year. Cranbrook nip­ ped Holland Christian by one point for the title. Hastings High School has been awarded the Lloyd Kusch Sportsmanship Trophy for the fourth straight year. The award is given to the Twin Valley school whose athletes, coaches and spectators display the best sportsmanship. Hastings Athletic Director Bill Karpinski said the award is a good representation of the entire community. “We’re very happy for the kids and for the entire community." he said. “That’s why the award means so much. It is a reflection of the total program, from the athletes, the teachers, the coaches and the fans. It is a team effort.” The award is in memory of the late Lloyd Kusch, who served as sports editor at the Al­ bion Recorder for 25 years and was con­ sidered by many the dean of Twin Valley sportswriters. Hastings has won the award seven times since joining the league in 1975. Hastings has been awarded the Lloyd Kusch Sportsmanship Trophy for the fourth straight year. Pictured with the trophy are Athletic Directo' Bill Kar­ pinski, Booster President Steve Youngs, Student Council vice-president Brad Weller and principal Steve Harbison. Champs! Middle School track and field teams split meet with Ionia The Hastings Middle School track and field teams split with Ionia. The boys lost 75-57, while the girls nipped the unbeaten Bulldogs 62.5-60.5. Matt Kirkendall led the way for the boys with three firsts (shot put, 100, 200). Derek Chandler also posted in both hurdle races. Nick Lewis won the high jump. In the girls meet, a new school record in the 400 meter relay was set by Molly Arnold, Amy Merritt, Sara McKinney and Mindy Schaubel (56.82). Other girls winning events included Melissa Hammond (3200); Marie DeWitt (800 m); Sarah McKeough (1600); Lori Maiville (400); Alison Loftus (100 hurdles); Sherry Arger (shot put); Molly Arnold (long jump) and the 1600 relay team of Alison Loftus, Nicole Wood, Danielle Gole and Sarah McKeough. The girls then finished the season on a positive note, beating Delton 72 to 50. Three school records were set: Nicole Wood 3200 (13:31); Marie DeWitt. 800 (2:39) and Nicole Lambert. 200 (30:22). Other winners include Molly Arnold (long jump); Melissa Hammond (2 mi.); Sarah McKeough (mile); Nicole Lambert (400) and the 1600 relay team. Several members of Hastings rack and field team celebrate their champion­ ship at Tuesday’s Barry County meet at Delton Kellogg. The Saxons won the combined boys and girls score by 1.5 points over runner-up Maple Valley. 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We still have a few openings in the coed resident and adventure camps. If you’d like more information, call the YMCA at 945-4574, and a brochure can be sent to you. Summer Playground & Sports Wondering what your children will be do­ ing this summer? If you’re looking for something new and different to challenge your children this summer — look no further — the Barry County YMCA has a program for you. Beginning June 17, the YMCA of Barry County will be offering playgrounds, field trips, and mini sport camps. For more information, call the YMCA at 945-4574. and a detailed brochure will be sent to you. The following is a brief description of some of the activities. Summer Playground - Summer playgrounds open at Page Elementary and Freeport Community Center on June 17. Playgrounds are open Monday through Fri­ day, 9-12 and 1-3 p.m. All playgrounds are open to school age youth, kindergarten up. Summer Sport Camps - The YMCA of Barry County will be running Mini Sport Camps for youth in the following sports: Soc­ cer (July 8-12), Baseball (July 15-19), Volleyball (July 22-26). All clinics cost S20. Those desiring a sport t-shirt should add S5 to the class fee. For more information or. times, age requirements, skill requirements, and locations, call the YMCA office at 945-4574. Pre-registration is required to participate. Those registering after June 7. will be assess­ ed a S5 late fee. at Professional Resume Service Specializing in affordable complete resume service. 94S-3412 Services Include: 891-9239 79S-78O3 Plant location 2290 N. Patterson Rd. Middleville, Mich. 49333 Hastirgs broke a 2-2 deadlock m the top of the seventh inning with four runs. Todd San Inocencio went the distance for the Saxons, scattering five Lion hits. He struck out nine and walked two in posting his fifth straight victory this season. Jesse Lyons and Dave Erhedt. who combin­ ed for three RBIs in the game, paced the Hastings hitting attack with a pair of hits apiece. The Saxons outhit Maple valley 9-5. CORRECTION: Dear editor: I am writing in regard to an article of your newspaper dated May 22. The story, titled "Three Hastings sports stars tell college sports plans” should have said Don Moore is the son of Wayne O. Moore and Victoria Jean Moore, not Robert and Linda Nida. There is most definitely a correction necessary. Wayne O. Moore Carson City Cover Letter Interview Editing Quality Type Written Copies For more information and rates WOLVERINE PAVING, Inc. Call Kyle at 948-8600 NOW ACCEPTING EMPLOYMENT APPUCATIONS M0N.-FRI. BETWEEN 8 A.M.-4 P.M. ONLY! • NOTICE • Barry County Agricultural Society-is accepting bids for entertainment stage. Pick up bid forms and blueprints at Barry Expo Center, 5778 S. Middleville Rd., Hastings, between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Monday-Friday beginning May 30th. Phone 945-2224. Jayvees end season 19-3 The Hastings junior varsity baseball season ended one of the most successful seasons in recent history Thursday afternoon with a 6-2 victory over Maple Valley. The Saxons ended the season with an overall record of 19-3. including an 11-3 mark in Twin Valley conference play. "It is one of the best records we have had since I’ve been here at Hastings." coach Mar­ shall Evans said. "These guys just had an outstanding season.” FtRSOMXtl StNVICtS INC. P.O. Box 126,129 E State St., Hastings Sin„,908 Cofefnarr Agency More Words for the Y’s .WISE -NOTICE­ ABSENTEE BALLOTS ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION JUNE 10, 1991 Available at the Hastings Area Schools, Administration Office, 232 W. Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan. Call or write for applications tor absent voters ballot. Final Application date June 8, 1991, 2:00 p.m. ATTENTION HHS SENIORS Get your picture receiving--your diploma from White's Photography. One 5x7 ONLY $ 1 ft°° V PRE-PAY Call Now 945-3967 I 436 W. State St., Hastings Illi �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 30, 1991 PAPERS...cont. from page 1 Why the papers were originally placed with the old photo remains a mystery and Brands said he wonders why the person who put them there selected documents from that particular year because the judge whose picture contained the items served here six years before 1896. "There must be some significance (of that year)," Brands said. "It’s a mini­ mystery....very interesting." Advertisements, including one from a clothing store called Mabley & Comandy, covered a portion of the front page of the old Free Press. One of the top stories was the death of James Joy, a lawyer and promoter. With his demise, "Michigan lost its greatest old man, the paper said. Metal shop instructor Wayne Brodie presents Brad Humphrey with a Kennedy tool box in recognition ol his outstanding work in metal and machines. Vocational staff on hand for the presentation are: (background, from left) Bernie Oom, Don Smith, Andrea Storrs, Richard Pohja, Ken Logan, Ed Domke and Pat Smith. Brad Humphrey named Vo-Tech Student of the Year J-Ad Graphics New Service Brad Humphrey, son of Don and Marval Humphrey of Hastings, has been named Hastings High School's 1990-91 Outstanding VocationaDTechnical Student. Humphrey was chosen by the school’s vocational and technical instructors for his outstanding achievements in all vocational and technical courses he has taken. "Brad has demonstrated excellence in all of his design and development tasks and is ranked 29th in his graduating class." said Bernie Oom, industrial arts instructor. Humphrey will be awarded a certificate at the High School Honors Assembly, which will be held tonight in the high school gym. Humphrey has been accepted at Michigan Technological University in Houghton, where he plans to study mechanical and petroleum engineering this fall. Congra tula tions! Brad Weller from your “Sunday Bosses” Dawn & Steve The War Cry, published in New York City, contained many pen and ink sketches as well as photographs. One of its main stories was how a couple of female "Salvationists" invaded a masquerade ball at Madison Square Garden to pray and sell copies of The War Cry. The issue, in remarkably good condition, contained prayer requests for children with scarlet fever and a lady seriously ill with pleuro-pneumonia. And, a column titled "Missing" had 18 requests for information about people friends and relatives hoped to find. One example read: "Fomen, George - Last heard of in Boston twenty-two years ago. Age, 52; blue eyes. His mother is anxious to receive news regarding him." The proper way to conduct an "open-air meeting" was the subject of another article. "To conduct an open-air meeting successfully is an art that very few people have learned, either through lack of interest in the subject or from other causes which they alone are familiar with," wrote Ensign Ludgate. NEWS NEWS Everyweek of your local community, appears in the Banner Southeastern Elementary School receives Bike Safety Rodeo Award Hastings City Police Sergeant Jack Cross and 4-H Director Kathy Walters present Southeastern Elementary School Principal Chris Warren with a plaque recognizing the school for having the most participants in this year’s bike safety rodeo. Twenty-eight of the 68 students attending the bicycle safety program, co­ sponsored by 4-H and the Hastings City Police Department, were from Southeastern. Southeastern students (from, left) Greg Seeber, Adam Branch. Aaron Keller and Michael Swainston were among those who attended. Advertise your families GARAGE SALE in The BANNER Reach that important WEEKEND , BUYERS MARKET! Congra tula tions Call to...Subscribe 948-8051 ...and all the graduates of ' Hastings High School Class of 1991. Gilmore Jewelers HAS and Employees of... National Bank of Hastings (Left to right) Bradley Bruce, 1991 Graduate of Hastings High School, recipient of the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award & John Phillips Sousa Band Award; Tina Leinaar, ITT Technical Insti­ tute graduate and member of the National Technical Vocational Honors Society; Geri Eye, 1991 Hastings High School graduate and Class Valedictorian. We are proud of you! Rational of [Hastings West State at Broadway Hastings, Michigan Gun Lake Office 12850 Chief Noonday Rd. MEMBER FDIC �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 30, 1991 — Page 15 Special downtown parking assessments will continue by David T. Young Editor Downtown Hastings merchants and building owners will be specially assessed for parking for the third straight year. The Hastings City Council Monday voted unanimously to approve a resolution determining the necessity of the assessments, despite the objections of one property owner at a public hearing. A special assessment of $16,500 annually has been levied for two years to help defray costs of maintenance and parking enforcement. The financial arrangement also came after the city agreed to remove parking meters downtown and set up two-hour, threehour and all-day parking zones or lots. The hearing Monday was to determine whether the assessment would be levied again. James Brown, who owns several buildings in the downtown area objected. "Personally, I think it's outlived its usefulness," he told the council. "The original intent is no longer valid. I think the tax should be repealed." He added, "I think removing it (special asessments) would improve the mental attitude of the merchants and customers." Brown said that with the arrival of the strip mall on West State Street, the city is now in a position to collect more tax revenue, so the money from the special assessment isn't necessary. But Mayor Pro Tern David Jasperse said it isn't fair to remove the special assessment and have all city taxpayers absorb the cost for maintenance of downtown lots and parking enforcement. Jasperse maintained that continued enforcement of parking time limits is essential. "If there's not some kind of enforcement. eventually people will start parking there who shouldn't be." The mayor pro tem said that businesses in the mall are paying taxes on their parking lots and it isn’t fair if downtown businesses do not. "I think it (the system) is fair, it's equitable," Jasperse said. "Businesses should pay to keep them paved and looking good. I don't think the public should have to pay for that" Councilman William Cusack offered a different solution to the debate. "I'm convinced that Hastings should follow the lead of Grand Rapids and sell the parking lots to private individuals," he said. Brown said he didn't necessarily disagree with Jasoerse’s points on fairness and maintenance. "It’s this enforcement thing that seems out of sync," he said, however. In the past, some merchants have complained that a two-hour limit isn't enough and that it scares away customers. The city has made accommodations for twohour and all-day parking lots. Jasperse said he would welome a better suggestion of way to better stop parking violations. The vote for the resolution was 6-0, with Councilwoman Esther Walton and Mayor Mary Lou Gray absent A public hearing on the amount of the assessment will be held at 7:45 p.m. Monday, June 10, the council’s next regularly scheduled meeting. In another matter Monday evening, the council received the building inspection report from Kirk Scharphorn of Professional Code Inspectors of Dorr. Scharphorn said commerical construction in the city is down over the first five months of 1991, but residential construction is expected to rise. NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARIf.G He pointed out that there were 12 permits issued for SI,230,000 between January and May, but about a million dollars of the total was tied to an addition at the Viking Corporation and remodeling at Pennock Hospital. The rest accounted for less than $200,000. "Commerical construction is down, but you’ll see a drastic increase in residential construction in the next few months," he said. Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 10, 1991, at 7:45 p.m. in the City Hall, Council Chambers to review the Special Assessment Roll on the Downtown Parking Assessment District. Information on the above public hearing Is available at the office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk In other business Monday, the council: • Set a public hearing for 7:45 p.m. June 10 on the necessity of a special assessment for water and sewer installation on Marshall Street from Market to Young. The estimate of cost for water mains is at $4,329.60 and sanitary sewer at $5,953.20. • Accepted the bid of $85,290 from Georgetown Construction of Jenison for Apple Street interceptor sewer work. • Hired Deyo Asspciates of Kalamazoo to perform an appraisal update of all city fixed assets. The move was recommended by the city's auditor. • Also on the recommendation of the auditor, the Finance Committee will meet June 10 at 6:45 p.m. to discuss establishing an investment policy. • Approved a request from Linda DeWitt, chair of the local St Jude bike-a-thon, to have the fund-raising event Saturday morning. The riders will travel from the St Rose Church parking lot to Johnson Park and back. • Approved a request from the YMCA Youth Council to use Fish Hatchery Park and Bob King Park this summer for children’s activities June 17 through July 26. Cr»g«atuCatio«s. Qiaduatel QJou» community is ve»y ptoud oj you and you* accomplishments. Ql/e uHsn you continued success ond happiness. QVc ca»e about you. SincexeCy. uUothejts uAgoinst<D«unhcD»iving BARRY COUNTY CHAPTER ATTENTION: HORIZONS CLUB MEMBERS Join us for the ... Cruisin Down The River Tour on Thursday, June 13, 1991 TOUR INCLUDES: • Transportation by deluxe motorcoach • Continental Breakfast and Lunch • River Cruise of Grand River and Spring Lake • Shopping time at Mosiers Dried Flower Barn and Much More! Please call River Bend Travel in Hastings at 945-9852 to sign up or contact Jeralee Sheldon at Hastings City Bank for more information. Communities unite to memorialize lost youths Over 80 businessmen and women, public officials, residents and other volunteers set aside their usual daily tasks to lend their skills and physical labor to a mammoth project, the construction of a $50,000 playground superstructure in Lake Odessa starling May 29. Swifty's PLACE is expected to be completed Sunday, construction ending with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 5 p.m. The playground is an effort to commemorate Lake Odessa area children who have died, whether to car accidents, diseases, fires or other causes. Here, Lake Odessa Village president Dr. Steve Gariinger, right, helps cut and sand some of the 2,556 pieces of lumber involved. Also included will be 1,408 feet of utility poles, 230-linear feet of treated timber, 210 tons of stones, 78 tires, 550 pounds of nails, 30,000 deck screws, 120 gallons of sealer paint and more. When done, plaques bearing the names of lost children will be mounted in the structure and a group will meet one day each year to reseal it. The village will maintain the structure, inspired by the late Thomas Adams Swift and spearheaded by his parents. Al and Linda. (Banner photo) , z--------- David S. McDuffee ATTORNEY AT LAW NURSING ASSISTANT - CLASS Earn $200.00 upon successful comple­ tion of a 2-week training period. Excellent opportunity for individuals who are inter­ ested in the nursing field. We offer health insurance, vacation, benefits and a starting wage of $5.23 per hour. Please call 945-2407 before June 12 for interview. 9809 Cherry Valley Caledonia. Ml 49316 891-2112 or 1-8OO-594-5119 • Divorce • Real Estate • Business • Probate OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 9-5 71 THORNAPPLE MANOR ...will be starting June 10, 1991. Apply in person between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. E.O.E. ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP will conduct a dust control pro­ gram beginning in the next few weeks. A 38% sodium chloride solution will be applied 300’ in front of each residence. If you do not wish to have this done, you must contact Diana Newman at (home) 963-1563 or (work) 965-8866. rfl Irl til Fri rii Sii <71 tfl «rl Fit i il <71 tri Ifj ifi Ft Nurse Aide Classes 2700 NASHVILLE RD . HASTINGS. MI 49058 NOTICE »y5 • i » TENDERCARE 240 East North Street, Hastings, Ml I M LU 14 14 14 14IA114 14 14 IAI LI 14 14 14 14 til LI1 - MEMBER FDIC - EXHIBIT ”B” NOTICE Of ANNUAL ELECTION Of the ELECTORS Of DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS COUNTIES OF BARRY AND ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN — to be held — JUNE 10,1991 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the annual election of the school district will be held on Monday, June 10, 1991. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O'CLOCK IN THE MORNING AND CLOSE AT 8 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING. At the annual school election there will be elected two (2) member(s) to the board of education of the district for full term(s) of four (4) years ending in 1995. THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH VACANCY(IES): JOHN W. WELLS THE VOTING PLACE(S) ARE AS FOLLOWS: • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held May 28, 1991 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 Fhd Pm Monday through PRECINCT NO. 1 Voting Place: Delton Kellogg Upper Elementary School Gym All school electors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the city or township in which they reside are eligible to vote at this election. This Notice is given by order of the board of education. Sally A. Adams Secretary, Board of Education �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 30, >991 Man goes to prison for February arrests J-Ad Graphics News Service A Kalamazoo man arrested in February for several offenses near Delton was sentenced last Thursday to prison. Richard D. Grieve, 19, was sentenced to a 20- to 30-month prison term for possession of marijuana and drunken driving. He also re­ ceived a 16- to 24-month sentence for at­ tempted malicious destruction of a building. Both sentences will run concurrently. Judge Richard M. Shuster also ordered Grieve to pay $1,500 in court costs and $600 in restitution. Grieve was charged with damaging a build­ ing in the 6600 block of Gibson Road in Barry Township following an incident Feb. 2. He also was charged with violating a re­ stricted driver’s license. Later on Feb. 23, he was arrested on Lock­ shore Road in Prairieville Township for drunken driving. Police also said Grieve pos­ sessed an illegal short-barrelled shotgun and marijuana at the time. Grieve pleaded guilty in April to posses­ sion of marijuana and drunken driving in ex­ change for the dismissal of the more serious firearm possession charge. On May 2 he pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of at­ tempted malicious destruction of a building. The more serious charge was then dismissed when he was sentenced. Court News Grieve received credit for 56 days spent in jail awaiting sentencing. In other court business: •A Delton man was sentenced to prison last Thursday few probation violation. Devin T. Dye, 21, was sentenced to prison for 16 to 24 months last week. He was or­ dered to pay $1,500 in court costs, $500 in fines and $3,892.04 in restitution. The prison term is the maximum possible for the offense of attempted malicious de­ struction of a building. Dye was arrested in the spring of 1988 af­ ter shooting out windows at Delton Kellogg High School, 15428 N. Grove, with a B.B. gun in July 1987. The following year, he pleaded guilty to a reduced charge. A more se­ rious charge of malicious destruction of a building was dropped. CLASSIFIEDS .The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 I Smile Today! AMY WARD CONGRATULATIONS on your graduation. We arc very proud of you. We love you Grandpa & Grandma C. business Services Garage Sale DELIVERING SAND, gravel, fill & topsoil. 945-3061, 852-2108._________________ 1805 BOULDER DRIVE Saturday June IsL 9-5. 3 families.__________________ FACSIMILE SERVICE: Send or receive your Fax Transmis­ sions. For more information calk Midwest Communications 616-948-9633. Ask for Sue or Rosie.____________________ GARAGE SALE: Saturday, June 1,9am to 5pm, 603 E. Grant St, Hastings. Corner of Grant and Wilson. Men, womens, boys & girls clothing, mens 3 piece suit, twin bedspreads, toys, some books, fruit canning jars, dishes, plant pate, childs sleeping bag, household misc., bicycles, 1982 Yamaha Verago motorcycle, anti-sway brake, crossover tool box, training wheels, exterior door, bass boat, tv cabinet (no tv) medicine cabinet, and much more. PAINTING (INT & EXT), DRYWALL & FINISH, pres­ sure washing, vinyl siding, free estimates. CallT & K Unlimited, 623-8537._________________ Help Wanted BABYSITTER NEEDED My home or yours. 8am to 5:30pm, Monday thru Friday, good pay. 948-2134._________________ CLERICAL ASSISTANT NEEDED in a professional office environment Please send resume to ad # 537 c/o The Reminder, P.O. Box 188, Hast­ ings, Ml 49058.___________ JOBS IN ALASKA Hiring. S600+ weekly. Construction, oil fields, fishing, canneries. Skilled/unskilled. Call now! 1-206-736-7000 exL 5801B2, 6a.m.-10p.nt/7 days. POSTAL JOBS $11.41 to S14.90/hr. 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FREE 24 Hour Recording Reveals Details 801-379-2930 Copyright 4MK446C U.S HOTLINE copyright Dye was sentenced in August 1988 to one year in jail and placed on probation. He could have received up to two years in prison at the time. In May, Dye pleaded guilty to violating his probation and was returned to the Barry County Jail. Pair convicted of murder J-Ad Graphics News Service and The Associated Press MUSKEGON - A Kalamazoo County girl and a Mason County man arrested near Del­ ton last December have been convicted of fust-degree murder. A jury deliberated about two hours May 22 before convicting 16-year-old Amy Lee Black of first-degree murder for helping her boyfriend rob and then kill a Muskegon-area father of two. Black faces a mandatory sentence of life in prison without parole when she is sentenced June 20 in the Dec. 7 slaying of David VanBogelen of Muskegon's Sullivan Township. Black, who was tried as an adult, also was convicted of armed robbery. Black's former boyfriend, Jeffrey Abraham­ son, 20, of Ludington, was-convicted of firstdegree murder May 9. He also faces a manda­ tory sentence of life in prison without parole when he is sentenced. Black told police she struck VanBogelen on the head with a liquor bottle and carried the knife that Abrahamson later used to stab VanBogelen to death. "I always wanted to know if you could just kill somebody and (hive) the cops not know that it was you," she said in a taped confes­ sion played for the jury. Police say VanBogelen, 34, met the pair at a Muskegon Heights bar the night of the murder, and they lured him to their apartment to continue drinking after VanBogelen dis­ played a large amount of money. Prosecutors said the pair intended to rob him. They later drove VanBogelen to a two-track road in Fruitport Township, where he was subbed at least seven times by Abrahamson, police say. Abrahamson and Black took about $1,300 and VanBogelen's pickup truck and drove to Kalamazoo. The following day they drove to Deltbn where they suyed with a relative of Black's. Black testified she thought they were going to just abandon VanBogelen in the rural area and said she tried to get Abrahamson to stop subbing him. She said she initially took much of the blame for the crime to protect Abrahamson. The pair were arrested three days later when the missing truck was reported stuck in a ditch off of Miller Road south Guernsey Lake Road. Authorities investigating the accident check’s the truck's license plate and found the vehicle had been reported stolen in Muskegon County. Barry County Sheriffs deputies held and questioned three truck passengers at the scene of the accident The three told deputies that a man at a nearby home had said he committed a murder a few days earlier. Deputies and.Michigan State Police from Hastings went to the house trailer on Trails' End Road, identified the suspect through a window, entered the home and arrested Abra­ hamson and Black. Muskegon Sheriffs deputies visited the Barry County Jail the following day and questioned the suspects who confessed to the murder. Community Notices THE BARRY COUNTY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES will hold their regular monthly board meeting on Thursday, June 6th at 8am in the Conference Room. Any interested person is invited to attend. Police Feat Chainsaw theft ends in arrest HASTINGS - Police last week arrested a man suspected of stealing a chain saw from a store and returning it later to get cash for it. Kevin S. Hughes, 23, of 319 Whipporwill, Middleville, was arrested last week on two counts of retail fraud. The charges are both felonies, punishable by up to two years in prison. ' Hastings Police said Hughes was at K mart in Hastings in January when he picked up a chainsaw and put it on the bottom of his shopping cart. He then purchased some small items, paid for then, and pushed the cart out to his car. Several days later, he returned the Eager Beaver chainsaw, claiming he received it as a gift. Store employees would not give him a refund for $206.96 without a receipt but of­ fered to exchange it for another item. Police later received a tip about the theft, which led to his arrest. Hughes was arraigned last week in Hastings District Court. Bond was set at $2,500. Police said Hughes currently is facing additional charges for several motor vehicle vio­ lations. Civil War pistol stolen from home RUTLAND TWP. - Over $2,000 in gun - plus a priceless antique Civil War revolver - were reported stolen last week from a home on Gun Lake Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said seven weapons were reported missing May 19 from the home in the 2100 block of Gun Lake Road. Weapons include a Remington 12 gauge shotgun, a Remington .22 rifle, and two M-l .30 rifle. Also taken were a 7.25 Japanese carbine rifle and the 1860 Civil War army-issue blackpowder Colt pistol. ' Deputies said the burglar cut through the screen on a locked screen door and then opened the unlocked main entry door to enter the home. All of the weapons were taken from a gun cabinet located near the door. Nothing else in the house was disturbed, deputies said. Drunken driver arrested fleeing police HASTINGS - A motorcyclist who did not stop for police was arrested for drunken driv­ ing and fleeing and eluding Tuesday. Douglas R. Seeber, 36, of 3400 Hammond Road was taken into custody after the 2 a.m. incident in Hastings and Hastings Township, according to police. Hastings Police on patrol said they saw Seeber ran a stop sign and almost cause an accident at State Road and Michigan Avenue. Police said they followed his 1980 Harley Davidson for several blocks and then activated their lights and sirens. Police said Seebepcontinued riding, failing to stop at several stop signs and reaching speeds of 85 mph on Broadway, until he reached his home. Seeber refused to take any sobriety tests and was arrested for drunken driving. When he refused to take a chemical breath test, police collected a search warrant and took him to Pennock Hospital, where a blood sample was taken from him. He was lodged in the county jail. Police said he has an earlier conviction in 1984 for impaired driving. Drunken driver arrested in Middleville MIDDLEVILLE - A Kentwood driver was arrested for drunken driving Sunday after po­ lice pulled him over for driving erratically. Chad R. Ross, 21, registered 0.20 percent on a chemical breath test, which is more than twice the legal limit for drinking and driving in Michigan, according to Barry County Sheriffs deputies. Ross' 1979 Chevy pickup was stopped shortly after midnight when police observed it weaving back and forth between two lanes on Arlington Street. Authorities said Ross has a previous conviction for impaired driving in July 1990 in Ionia County. Passenger hurt in traffic accident PRAIRIEVILLE TWP. - A car passenger was seriously injured Saturday when the ve­ hicle she was riding in was struck by a motorist spinning his car in an intersection. The passenger, Susan Kramer, 16, of Kalamazoo, was taken to Pipp Hospital in Plainwell for treatment after the 1:15 a.m. accident The driver, 16-year-old Barry L. Mitchell, of 13500 Burchett Road, suffered only minor injuries, according to Barry County Sheriffs deputies. Authorities said Kramer was not wearing a seatbelt. Deputies said a 1970 Buick was doing "donuts" in the intersection of Lindsey Road at Lakeway Drive and pulled into the path of Mitchell's car to cause the accident The driver of the Buick fled the area on foot after the accident Authorities said there was no license plate on the car, but they have a suspect in the case. . Vacant home damaged by vandal HASTINGS - A vandal broke into a vacant home Friday and did over $300 in dam­ ages, according to Hastings Police. The owner of the home in the 1300 block of Starr School Road reported a vandal broke into the house and punched several holes in the interior walls. Police said the house was unlocked and unoccupied at the time. Authorities have a sus­ pect in the case. Driver hurt in rollover accident CASTLETON TWP. - A 19-year-old motorist suffered minor injuries Sunday in a rollover accident on Thomapple Lake Road. Jason L. Rairigh, of 140 Thornapple Lake Road, was treated at Pennock Hospital after the 5 a.m. accident. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Rairigh was driving west on Thomapple Lake Road when he ran off me south side of the road. The 1984 Pontiac overturned and came to rest in water lying off the road. (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service) $100 REWARD FOR ANY BASEMENT WE CAN T DRY UP 1 -800-748-0500 NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING to CLOSE STREET Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing in the City Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan, on June 10, 1991, at 7:45 p.m. on the intent to close the following street in the City of Hastings: Boltwood from Marshall to South St.; also that part of Boltwood not vacated lying South of South St. Any comments or objections on this proposal will be heard at that time. Written objections may be filed with the City Clerk prior to the hearing. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk NURSING ASSISTANTS Positions available for caring individuals. Nurse Aid Certificate required or limited enrollment in CNA Classes for qualified applicants. We offer health insurance, Illness and vacation benefits with a starting wage of $5.23 per hour. Please call 945-2407 before June 12 for an interview. Ever Get SomdMMiy MUM! 5g- THORNAPPLE MANOR 2700 NASHVILLE RD HASTINGS. Ml 49058 E.O.E. FRIENDS DON'T LEI FRIENDS DRIVE DRUNK. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-06-06.pdf ff9e45c39a3284e06fd4abece22975b1 PDF Text Text School Board races examined Hastings seniors become Class of ’91 Super playground set in Lake Odessa See Stories, Pages 2, 3 and 5 See Photos, Story, Page 14 See Story, Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings Banner THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 1991 VOLUME 137, NO. 17 PRICE 25' Area school elections are Monday 1st. Friday topic will be leadership Robert L. Mitchell, director of the Michigan Political Leadership Program, will speak at the next Brown Bag Lunch and Learn session in Hastings at noon Friday. Mitchell, who until just recently was director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture, will talk about his work, which deals with "educating future leaders on the political and public policy process" and preparation for the task of public service. In short, he tackles "our ability or inability to govern ourselves.” The Michigan Political Leadership Program is supported by Michigan State University. The First Friday programs are spon­ sored by the Barry County Democratic Committee. They are held from noon to 1 p.m. on the first Friday of each month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Jefferson and Green streets in Hastings. Those planning to attend may bring their own lunch. The Democrats will furnish coffee and tea. J-Ad Graphics News Service Monday is election day for all school districts in Michigan. Voters in this area will choose school board members, and in some cases they will decide on proposals to waive Headlec rollbacks. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Proposals to override the Headlee Amendment will appear on the ballot in three area school districts: Hastings. Maple Valley and Thomapple Kellogg. The Headlec law requires a school millage levy to be "rolled back" or reduced, when local property assessments increase faster than the rate of inflation. The reasoning is that as assessments go up, the schools’ revenue should do the same, so a rollback would give the schools the same revenue as the year before, plus inflation. However, school officials have been pointing out that the schools instead lose money with the process, not just once, but twice. They say that when property assessments rise, stale aid to schools decreases correspondingly. And because the state aid formula is based on student population and millage rate, the schools lose money with a further reduction in stale aid. So school districts, without voters’ blessing for a Headlee override, lose money because of the reduction in millage rate and because of decrease in state aid. If voters reject the Headlee override proposals: — Hastings officials estimate a loss of nearly S200.000. with the millage rate falling from 35.7797 mills to 35.1397. — Maple Valley officials see a drop of about S52.000 from its general fund, with a millage rollback from 29.01 to 28.69 mills. — Thomapple Kellogg expects a loss of $348,771 because of a millage reduction from 36.01 to 34.55 mills. Three districts also will have races for scats on the Board of Education. The contests are in the Maple Valley, Lakewood and Thomapple Kellogg districts. Perhaps the most interesting in this group is Lakewood, where no less thdn nine candidates will do battle for two board seats. The nine are Darlene Niethamer, Lawrence Smith, Kristine Hynes, Lester Forman, Jeffrey Booi. Steve Ludema, Dennis Mutschler, Gerald Tomandl and incumbent Thomas Doyle. The other incumbent, Larry Daniels, decided not to seek re-election. At Maple Valley, three board members, Charles Viele Sr.. Ronald Tobias and Irma Jean Baker, have decided against runn­ ing for another term. Four people, Bonnie Leep, Lynn Mengyan, David Tuckey and former board member Bea Pino Haight is found guilty of murder in area in 1974 Legislative Coffee set for June 10 The Legislative Coffee is set for 8 a.m. Monday, June 10, at the County Seat Restaurant. State Senator Jack Welborn and State Representative Bob Bender will be on hand to talk about issues the public might wish to discuss. This is an excellent op­ portunity to voice opinions and raise questions. The Legislative Coffee is sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce. The chamber encourages all Barry County residents to attend. Chorus begins rehearsals soon Voices are being sought for the local summer Community Chorus that will perform at the Arts Alive festival in Hastings Dana Wall, a Hastings resident who is a vocal music teacher at Lakewood High School, will direct the group, which will start practicing Wednesday, June 12, at Hastings High School. Tentative plans call for rehearsals to be held each Wednesday evening until the group's performance July 12 under the pavilion at Fish Hatchery Park. The chorus last year attracted more than 60 participants, and Pat Williams, co-chair of the festival, said she would like to see the number doubled this year. Blood drive set in Middleville A Red Cross blood drive is being con­ ducted from noon to 5:45 p.m. today at the VFW Hall in Middleville. Local officials say the need for blood in the summer is more critical and dona­ tions generally drop off as the temperature rises bedcause of vacation and outdoor activities. Exchange names Youths of Year Nick Williams and Kelli VanDenburg have been named Youths of the Year by the Exchange Club of Hastings. The two were selected from among eight monthly winners during the 1990-91 school year and they now will compete for Exchange district honors. The monthly Youth of the Month award winners, besides VanDenburg and Williams, were Chase Youngs. Cyn­ thia Purgiel, David Oom, Yvon Roush, Tom Wiswell and Tara Harbison. The monthly awards are decided on high school seniors’ citizenship, scholar­ ship. leadership and community and extra-curricular activities. Additional News Briefs Appear on Page 5 will vic for the three openings. Incumbents Jan Sicbesma and Lon Lefanty at Thornapple Kellogg will be challenged by newcomers Dan Parker and John Miller Jr. Hastings will have perhaps the quietest vote, as two in­ cumbents, the Rev. Michael Anton and Mark Feldpausch, will run unopposed. Delton has only one name on the ballot and two openings. In­ cumbent John Wells will seek another term, but Dr. Phillip Stott decided against running again and no one filed for his post before the deadline. An advertisement in The Reminder said that Wilbur Glenn is running a write-in campaign, and there may be others. The following are the locations for voting: — Lakewood: Woodland School, Lake Odessa Junior High School, Clarksville School and Sunfield Elementary. — Thomapple Kellogg: Freeport Village Hal* and TK High School. — Hastings: Plcasantview Elementary School and Hastings Middle School. — Delton: Delton Kellogg Elementary School gym. — Maple Valley: Kellogg Elementary School in Nashville and Maplewood Elementary in Vermontville. Central Elementary celebrates 60 years Central Elementary School Principal David Arnold serves cake and ice cream to James Mediros to help celebrate the school’s 60th anniversary. Students and staff had a special birthday program that included an assembly, music, a slide presentation and treats on the lawn. Petition filed to recall the entire Assyria Twp. Board by Sandra Ponsetto Stafftyriter In the wake of the Barry County Elections Commission's rejection of language on a set of petitions to recall three Assyria Township officials, citizens have filed a second. But this one seeks the recall of all Assyria Township Board members. The Elections Commission last month voted unanimously to deny the first petitions against Township Supervisor Diana Newman and Trustees Billy Neal and Ken Strain. The commissioners said they felt the petitions, which charged the three with, ’’continued mismanagement and waste of our tax dollars and the failure to serve the will of the majority,- left nothing for the people being recalled to respond to. The petition filed last Thursday calls for the removal of Clerk Dena Miller and Treasurer Nianne Jarrard, in addition to Newman, Neal and Strain. Virginia Collige, who submitted the latest petition, said, "As I talked to more and more people (about the recall), the more I found that people feel that some of these people (township board members) have been in office so long that they're just sliding along." The petitica charges Township Board members with, "Mismanagement of tax dollars." It alleges that the Township Board spent $138,830.18 during fiscal 1990-91 with an income of $106,887.18 and approved a budget for fiscal 1991-92 with expenditures of $209,707 and an anticipated income of 107,351. All township residents present at the annual meeting when the budget was discussed were opposed to its approval, said Collige. "They're not bankrupt yet, but it will be interesting to see what will happen if the township doesn't get all the state revenue sharing they’re planning on," said Collige. The petitions also charge board members with wasting tax dollars by paying "government servants" $22,321 to reappraise property before errors were corrected and paying the Board of Review for the extra time to correct some of the errors. Some township residents are appealing their assessments to the Michigan Tax Tribunal, said Collige. The petitions further allege that the board approved road work that would only benefit two township residences while there are other roads that need work. "They want to fill and raise Cox Road between M-66 and Case Road and there are only two houses east of the fill that don't have access to other paved roads,” said Collige. "Also that's a huckleberry swamp (where they are raising the road) and it always dries up within the next two weeks." Collige added that while she does not dispute that Cox Road needs repaving, she feels it should not be top priority because all township roads need reprving. Assyria Township officials could not be reached for comment. The clarity hearing on the petitions will be held in Barry County Probate Court at 2 p.m. Friday June 14. If the petitions are approved, supporters will have to collect 118 signatures for each official to get the recall on a special election ballot. The number is based on one-fourth the total number of votes cast in the township for governor during the 1990 election. by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer Police and the prosecutor celebrated this week but defense attorneys plan to appeal Monday's verdict that will send Wayne Haight to prison for the remainder of his life. Following a two-week trial in Barry County Circuit Court, a jury convicted Haight of murdering Russell "Rusty" Schoonmaker Jr. in Orangeville Township in 1974. Circuit Judge Richard M. Shuster will sen­ tence the 52-year-old Haight June 27. By law Haight must receive a life sentence for firstdegree murder. "The only way he could get out is if there is a commutation or pardon by the gover­ nor," said Prosecutor Dale Crowley. But defense attorney David Dimmers has not given up yet. "We're considering several options, a pos­ sible motion for a new trial, a possible ap­ peal," Dimmers said. Schoonmaker’s mother, however, said the search for her son's murderer is over. "I'm happy it’s all over,” said Arvella LachnieL "I can get on with my life, and Rusty can rest in peace." Lachniet, who was present for all of the testimony during the trial, said she is con­ vinced her son’s killer has been brought to justice. "All the evidence that was brought up, it points right to him," she said. "I feel that justice has been done." "After 16 years, it's a miracle," she said. In an impassioned closing argument Fri­ day, Crowley said the 13-year-old boy was abducted Nov. 13, 1974 near his home in Wyoming and was taken to a remote comer of Orangeville Township near Fish Lake. "The only thing that makes any sense ... is he was sexually violated and killed during that sexual violation," Crowley told the jury. Haight, who lived with his mother near Schoonmaker's home, had the means, the opportunity and the motive to murder the boy, Crowley said in his closing arguments. A 14-year-old boy who was molested by Haight in 1985 offered key evidence during the trial, testifying that after the incident, Haight threatened to kill him if he told any­ one. . "(Haight's) motive came right out of his mouth when he was assaulting (the victim)," Crowley told the jury. "'Don't tell anyone or I'll kill you like I killed the other boy after I got out of prison,"’ Crowley said, recalling the victim's testimony. In statements to police investigators in 1985 and in 1990, Haight evaded questions about his relationship with Schoonmaker. Finally, asked v.hat would happen if he were charged with the crime, police said Haight replied he would probably get life and have a hard lime living in prison. "That does not show guilt," Crowley told the jury. "But it makes a statement of aware- Wayne Haight ness of the consequences of one's acL" On Tuesday Crowley said testimony by the molestation victim, who was 8 years old at the time, and by police investigators was crucial in the jurors' minds. "They probably were most impressed by the testimony of (the victim) and the two state police detectives, Bob Golm and Ron Neil," Crowley said. "Sixteen years are a long time," he said. "Obviously some of the witnesses' memories had faded with the passing of years. Some of the witnesses were 12 or 13 years old at the lime." Defense attorney Dimmers, however, said the case is far from over. "I was really surprised by the verdict based on the circumstantial case," he said on Tues­ day. "No evidence directly linked him to the body or to the scene." Dimmers said police at one Ume had as many as 300 possible suspects in the case, including two who confessed to the murder. "There are other claims of people saying 'I shot Rusty,"' he said. "Why are people say­ ing that? Not just one but two.” During his closing arguments Friday, Dimmers called the investigation a "witch hunt" and "persecution at the hands of gov­ ernment" "(Police) ignored every shred of evidence that tended to indicate Wayne Haight's inno­ cence," Dimmers said. "The facts aren't there to convict him." Throughout the case, Dimmers objected to testimony concerning Haight's past criminal offenses as irrelevant to whether he murdered Schoonmaker. "By bringing up character, the prosecution See MURDER, Page 14 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 6, 1991 Maple Valley to vote on Override, 3 school board seats by Susan Hinckley Maple Valley voters will choose three new school board members Monday and decide an important financial issue when they consider a Headlee Amendment override. At slake is more than $52,000 that would be lost to schools if voters do not approve the override, which asks whether the maximum authorized millage rate should be levied in­ stead of a rollback required by Michigan’s socalled Headlee Amendment. The Headlee law mandates a millage reduc­ tion if property assessment increases in a school district exceed the annual rate of inflation. Preliminary figures presented to the Maple Valley School Board in May showed that state equalized valuation (SEV) of properties in the district jumped an average of 8 percent while the cost of living rose only 5.4 percent. Local officials say last year’s reappraisal of Castleton Township properties by a profes­ sional firm contributed to the jump in SEV. Eaton County properties in the district showed an increase of only about 4 percent, while those in Barry County rose more than 13 percent. Rejection of the Headlee override would mean that Maple Valley’s current millage rate of 29.01 would drop to 28.69. The local school board has expressed con­ cern that legal wording of the proposal could mislead voters into believing that they are be­ ing asked for a millage increase, which is not true. “If the ballot proposal is approved, the tax rate for school operations will remain at 29.01. where it has been since 1986," noted Dr. Ozzie Parks, superintendent of Maple Valley schools. If voters do not approve the Headlee over­ ride, not only will the school lose local revenue but it also will forfeit some state aid because those payments are based on a pcrmill, per-student formula. This means the schools will suffer a cut in current operational funds. "Voters will either say ‘yes’ to allowing the school .o have enough revenues to balance the budget, or ‘no’ it cannot,” added Parks. He said the result of Monday’s election will determine whether the school can continue to offer the programs and services it has in the past, or if reductions must be made. Parks urges a “yes" vote on the Headlee override proposal, a position supported by all four candidates seeking election to three seats opening on the board of education July 1. Bonnie L. Leep, Lynn M. Mengyan, David D. Tuckey and Beatrice J. Pino will vie for election to expiring four-year posts now held by three board officers: Vice President Charles Viele Sr., Secretary Ronald Tobias and Treasurer Irma Gene Baker. All chose not to seek re-election. David Tuckey Bea Pino Bea Pino is the only one of the four can­ didates who previously has served on the board. She completed a four-year term in 1990 and at that time withdrew her name as a candidate for re-election. Now she is pleased about what she sees as a new direction at Maple Valley. "When I was-on the board before, it seem­ ed teachers had wonderful ideas that were ig­ nored,” said Pino. "I hope teachers will be listened to now. They’re awfully bright peo­ ple, you know." Pino favors a middle school concept to solve Maple Valley’s space problems. A school that would hold grades seven through nine "may be the answer," said Pino, who favors separating the junior and senior high students for the benefit of the younger ones. “So many seem lost; they don’t seem to belong anywhere," observed Pino. “Seventh­ graders arc the ones that are most lost." She believes, however, that expansion plans must remain flexible and that teachers should be consulted before the final decision is made since they are the ones who work with the children. But how would such an expansion be financed? “The community wouldn’t be too happy about additional millage,” noted Pino. "But since we have (nearly) completed our old bond issue they may consider a new one." (The bond issue on Maple Valley’s junior­ senior high school will be paid off in 1992.) Pino was bom in Montana, raised near Boston, and was employed for 10 years as a teacher at the second largest high school in Los Angeles. It was a “mixed school” with an enrollment of 4,000 in the top three grades equally divided between whites, blacks and Hispanics. ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO the Qualified Electors of HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT THE ANNUAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 10, 1991. The place (or places) of ELECTION are Indicated below: HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL WEST GYM AND PLEASANTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Names of Candidates for the Board of Education to be elected: MICHAEL J. ANTON (Four (4) Year Term) MARK S. FELDPAUSCH (Four (4) Year Term) The following PROPOSITIONS or QUESTIONS will be voted upon: Proposition I APPROVAL TO LEVY AUTHORIZED MILLAGE RATE Shall the maximum authorized millage rate for operating purposes of the Hastings Area School District, Michigan, be approved for levy in 1991 without regard to reduction re­ quired by section 31 of article 9 of the slate constitution of 1963? The Polls for the said Election will be open from 7:00 o'clock a.m., and remain open until 8:00 o'clock p.m., of the same election day. Dated: May 28. 1991 PATRICIA L. ENDLSEY Secretary Board of Education Hastings Area School District COUNTY TREASURER’S CERTIFICATE The undersigned certifies that the total of all voted Increases In the total tax rate limita­ tion in any local unit affecting the taxable property in the school District and the years such Increases are effective are as follows: LOCAL UNIT VOTED INCREASES YEARS EFF. Hastings Area Schools 27.7797 1991-1992 This Certificate is given pursuant to Section 3 of the "Property Tax Limitation Act" and does not Include any tax rate limitation increases which are not required to be recorded In the Office of the County Treasurer. This Certificate is made in connection with an election to be held by the following School District: NAME OF DISTRICT Hastings Area School District ELECTION DATE June 10, 1991 Dated: May 2, 1991 Ann Rosenbaum Petredean Calhoun County Treasurer COUNTY TREASURER’S CERTIFICATE The undersigned certifies that the total of all voted increases in the iotal tax rate limita­ tion in any local unit affecting the taxable property in the School District and the years such increases are effective are as follows: LOCAL UNIT VOTED INCREASES YEARS EFF. County of Barry Park Courthouse Renov. Comm, on Aging System 911 City of Hastings Assyria Township Baltimore Township Carlton Township Castleton Township Hope Township Irving Township Johnstown Township Maple Grove Township Woodland Township Barry Intermediate School District Hastings Area Schools .25 mills 1991 unlimited tax pledge .25 mills 1991-1994 1991-1994 1.00 mill none none none 1.5 mills 1991 1 00 mill 1991-1992 2.00 mills 1991-1992 1.5 mills 1991 1.00 mill 1991-1992 1.00 mill 1991 2.00 mills 1991-1994 1.25 mills indefinately 27.7797 mills 1991-1992 This Certificate is given pursuant to Section 3 of the "Property Tax Limitation Act" and does not include any tax rate limitation increases which are not required to be recorded in the Office of the County Treasurer. This Certificate is made in connection with an election to be held by the following School District: NAME OF DISTRICT ELECTION DATE Hastings Area School District June 10,1991 Dated: May 2. 1991 Juanita Yarger Barry County Treasurer She and her husband, James, since 1976 have lived at 9240 Maple Grove Road in Nashville, on a place that was once the sum­ mer home of his late parents when they resid­ ed in Lansing. Pino says she has lived on the East Coast, the West Coast and in the middle, “but I like Michigan better than any place I have lived." About the future of the Maple Valley system, she said: “I have a lot of hope for the school. There is an air of optimism and of working together." She also has kind words about the students: “I really do like the young people in this school. They are so polite.” Delton has two school board seats, but one candidate A John W. Wells J-Ad Graphics News Service Only one candidate is on the ballot in the Delton Kellogg School District, though two four-year positions are available in the June 10 election. However, there will be at least one write-in candidate. Incumbent John W. Wells is seeking another term, but Dr. Phillip B. Stott, who has been on the board for more than 10 years, is not seeking re-election. Because Wells is the only official candidate, a write-in could win the other scat with only one or a few votes. Wilbur Glenn has announced that he will be a write-in candidate. Glenn is an active member of the Partners in Education group at Delton Elementary and the Delton Middle School Parents Advisory Committee. Wells originally was appointed to the board in 1988 when Donald Aukerman resigned. The following year. Wells won election io the remaining two years of Aukerman's term and is seeking his first full-four year term. Manufacturing manager at Flexible Furniture, a division of Metal Components Inc. in Plainwell, Wells and his wife, Rita, have four children. A son will will a senior at Delton in the fall. Wells, 48, said funding for education from the state remains a key issue in the district Delton needs adequate funding from the state "so we're not always begging for money from our constituents," he said. "I’m very pleased with the way the school district is going. It’s fast improving...We've made genuine strides to make improvements for the children." Wells said a good rapport exists with employees and the administration. "We're working as a team," he said. One of Wells' primary concerns is the financial impact that the proposed Delton area sewer system will have on the school district's budget. The school will be required to hook up to the system in the near future. "It will be a major issue later this year and in 1992...It will be a tremendous blow when we have to pay the bill," he said. Wells estimates that the school will have to pay "in excess of $200,000" for the sewer and he questions where that money will come from. The Wells family operate a hobby sheep farm at the home, located at 9950 Pine Lake Road. A graduate of Creston High School in Grand Rapids, Wells studied engineering for a year at Michigan Technological University. He also has taken classes toward a bachelor's degree in business administration at Davenport College and plans to continue working toward that goal. Bonnie Leep Lynn Mengyan David Tuckey of 6491 Allegan Road. Ver­ montville, said he decided to run for school board after he and his wife, Judy, were asked to serve on Maple Valley's Long Range Plan­ ning Committee. “The more I learned, the more interested I became," said Tuckey, an inspector at B-O-C in Lansing. His agenda for the school board would in­ clude a program of goal setting and career planning at the junior high level via aptitude testing. He also believes in outcome-based education, and alternative education for “kids who don’t fit into a normal classroom." Tuckey said he also would like to see im­ plementation of the middle scool concept for grades 7-9. "Seventh- and eighth-graders don’t fit in at high school level,” said Tuckey, who believes that sixth-graders might also have to be included in a middle school to relieve pre­ sent overcrowding. About school financing, Tuckey clearly doesn’t like the present system; but feels changes must come at the state level. He favors a new form of tax for support of schools with the proviso that the old method be completely abandonded. "Property tax is not an equitable way to finance schools," said Tuckey. “I would like to see a more equitably* method. I’m tired of paying higher taxes without any new money going to the schools." He explained that when more tax money is generated at a local level, state aid is reduced. A native of Charotte, Tuckey has two sons, Chris and Dave, who graduated from Maple Valley schools, and another. Curt, who jumped from his freshman year at Maple Valley into his freshman year at Michigan State University as a math major at age 14. Curt has since earned a bachelor’s degree at MSU and is now at the University of Wiscon­ sin where he will receive a PhD. in math in August. Tuckey’s stepson, Nicholas Thompson, is a sixth-grader at Maplewood School. Bonnie Leep, of 9464 Cloverdale Road, Nashville, said she decided to run because she has two children in Maple Valley schools. “That makes me care very much about the quality of education they get," said Leep. “Being on the board, I will be part of the policy making which will affect this quality.” Leep supports equality of funding for each student in the state: “There is an existing grassroots movement that is working on this," she said. Leep said she is concerned about the space problem at Maple Valley and is still studying the middle school concept. “We could have a middle school without a new building," she suggested. Leep grew up in Kalamazoo and the family moved here in 1978. She and her husband. Thomas, have three children, Sarah, 14. an eighth grader; Dan, 12, in the sixth grade: and Mark, 2. Lynn Mengyan, 7700 S. Clark Road. Nashville, said she has no special agenda to bring to the board but would like to sec a resolution of Maple Valley’s space problem. She also favors a district-wide curriculum "so that there could be a smooth transition between all grades." Mengyan pointed out that minimum stan­ dards of learning need to be established. “We need to continue to acknowledge in­ dividual differences and needs, and challenge each student to his or her potential." Mengyan said she is not ready at this time to endorse any particular proposal for school financing, but notes that there are certain aspects of the Schools of Choice plan that she favors. School financing is "a very complex issue," noted Mengyan. She is employed by the Michigan Depart­ ment of Education, Michigan Rehabilitation Services. In the past, she taught five years in the middle school at Bronson Community Schools. Later she was a pre-school ad­ ministrator, having charge of Barry County's Head Start program for five years. She said she had made no determination on the middle school concept for Maple Valley, and before making a decision first would like to see all the proposals. Mengyan now serves on the vocational sub­ committee of the Long Range Planning Com­ mittee, and has high prais* for the many Maple Valley community volunteers willing to serve on school projects. Mengyan says in her work she visits many school districts and rarely sees any that can equal the number of willing volunteers with which Maple Valley is blessed. She grew up in Walled Lake, in Oakland County near Detroit, earned a bachelor’s degree at Central Michigan University, and in 1979 was graduated from Western Michgan Unviversity with a master's degree in counseling and personnel. She is currently pursuing a second master's in educational administration degree al Grand Valley State University. The Mengyans have lived in the Maple Valley district for 11 years. She and her hus­ band, Richard, have ttvo children: Kelly. 12, currently a seventh-grader, and Kevin, 9, a student at Fuller Elementary. Polling places for Monday’s election are at Kellogg Elementary School in Nashville and Maplewood Elementary School in Vermontville. EXHIBIT "B" NOTICE Of ANNUAL ELECTION Of the ELECTORS Of DELTON KELLOGG ‘ SCHOOLS COUNTIES OF BARRY AND ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN — to be held — JUNE 10,1991 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the annual election of the school district will be held on Monday, June 10, 1991. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O'CLOCK IN THE MORNING AND CLOSE AT 8 O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING. At the annual school election there will be elected two (2) member(s) to the board of education of the district for full term(s) of four (4) years ending in 1995. THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH VACANCY(IES): JOHN W. WELLS THE VOTING PLACE(S) ARE AS FOLLOWS: PRECINCT NO. 1 Voting Place: Delton Kellogg Upper Elementary School Gym All school electors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the city or township in which they reside are eligible to vote at this election. This Notice is given by aider of the board of education. Sally A. Adams Secretary, Board of Education �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 6, 1991 — Page 3 Nine vie for seats on Lakewood board by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Voters in the annual school election Monday will pick from a crop of nine candidates for two open posts, the largest field ever in the Lakewood School District. Both four-year terms, currently held by incumbent candidate Thomas Doyle and the retiring Larry Daniels, are being sought by: • Darlene Niethamer, 39, 5244 N. Martin Road, Woodland • Lawrence (Lon) Smith, 42, of 1104 4th Ave., Lake Odessa • Kristine Hynes, 35, of 263 Park St., Sunfield • Jeffrey S. Booi, 39, 2288 W. Bippley Road, Lake Odessa • Steven Ludema, 43, 9880 Jackson Road, Clarksville • Dennis Jay Mutschler, 38, 9376 Darby Road, Clarksville • Doyle, 48,250 Vedder Road, Freeport • Gerald Tomandl, 46, 3591 W. Clinton Trail, Lake Odessa; and • Lester Forman, 245 N. Main St., Woodland. Darlene Niethamer lists her qualifications simply as being a taxpayer with three children in the school system. "I care about their education and the district," she said. "I am concerned about many things. It seems like our school has been run certain ways, whether we have agreed with the decisions or not. I realize the board cannot come to the public on all decisions, but some things I think the general public would like to know about." Some sports issues, in particular, have been on her mind, she said. "When was it decided that we would bus our seventh and eighth graders to Mason, Holt, Lansing and Okemos? These (athletic) events don't get the children home until sometimes 10 p.m.," she noted. "Is this really in their test interest? How much does this cost in gas and wages in a year? Have the parents teen asked how they feel about this? What is the total cost in the child's education? It was explained to me that this had to be so the school could really be competitive at the high school level. Again, at what costs?" Niethamer opposes admission fees charged to parents of athletes. Niethamer, a hair stylist at Kimmel Kut bT Kurl in Lake Odessa, and her husband, David, who works as a farmer and at General Motors, have three children attending the Lakewood schools: Tonya, 17, Vicki, 15, and Sarah, 13. She is a trustee on the Zion Lutheran Council, is a past vice-president of the group and is a member of the Woodland Fire Department Auxiliary. "I am concerned about all of the negative feelings in and around school and school board issues," she said. One is the September bond issue election for new or improved buildings. "The upcoming bond issue is on everyone's mind," she said. "We already aren't going to get as much for our money as we would have on the first bond proposal." Lawrence (Lon) Smith's candidacy was prompted partly by his perception that personality disputes have interfered with the education process and that the public is unwilling to finance local education. "Major changes will be required as a result of the public's unwillingness to finance education, as in the past, combined with the dissatisfaction with the results the system in general achieves," he said. "Revisions will be made in the administrative and academic areas. Some methods will be recommended and undertaken which have been only recently thought beyond consideration. "I have firm opinions about many of the issues and resolutions. I am running for the school board so my views will be given as much consideration and weight as possible." One concern cited by Smith deals with pending building improvement/construction program. "Facility questions dominate the agenda at Lakewood," he said. "That emphasis is di­ viding the community and distracting it from the primary function of the school system." Smith, father of two Lakewood students Bridget, a junior, and Matt, a seventh grader works as a grain buyer for Smith Brothers Elevator in Lake Odessa. He said he feels he is qualified to run because "I know first hand the benefits of a broad experience in a quality education system," he said. "I believe in the important role education plays in the process of preparing citizens. I have a strong financial background necessary to understand the complexity of the business aspect of our schools." Smith has teen active as former president of the St. Edward's Parish Council, is a past member of the Lake Odessa Lions Club, and has been a high school tutor. Smith is a 1966 graduate of Lakewood High School, and earned a bachelor of arts de­ gree from the University of Michigan in 1970 and a master's degree from Michigan State University. Kristine Hynes feels the most pressing problem facing the district is adequate and safe facilities. "We need to look beyond the emotional issues and sincerely consider the children," she said. "We need to establish and pass a building program now!" Hynes said though she had heard of the district's facility and space problems, she did not become aware of the reality of the needs until she toured the buildings and met with staff. "After seeing the problems first hand, I believe many areas are far beyond the crisis point I have always had confidence, respect and pride in the Lakewood school system, and I hope we remember when we are voting this fall, facility changes are imperative to the future of our school system." A second important issue, according to Hynes, is communication and teamwork be­ tween the district's administration, teaching and support staffs, board members and the public. "We should orioritize teamwork on the decision-making process and seek advice from the ‘experts,’ the people working in our schools every day," she said. "Once these two issues are resolved, the people can then focus on their real mission: educating the children of this community!" Hynes works as an associate director for human resources at Michigan State University. She and her husband, Jeff, an associate with Kent Oil Company, have one child, Stephanie, 4. Hynes is a graduate of Maple Valley High School. Outside of work, Hynes has been a member of several organizations, including as chairwoman of a benefit committee for the Michigan State University Personnel Officers Association. She lists her 17 years of executive/administration experience, eight years at Michigan State University, two years at Farm Bureau Services and seven years at E.W. Bliss among her qualifications to run for the school board. Jeffrey S. Bool offers a number of specifics that concern him about the future of education in general, as well as at Lakewood. "The future will present many challenges for our schools," he said. According to Booi, they include re-defining public schools, schools of choice, sources of funding and legislative changes. "And if this isn't already enough, the more immediate future (locally) has its own challenges," including the building proposal, contract negotiations, coping with the change in the superintendent "As we ll examine these challenges, it's not a question of whether we'll respond, but ratter how well we respond," he said. Booi, whose wife, Nancy, is a Lakewood teacher, works as a manager in Database Administration at Foremost Insurance Company. They have two children: Michael Jeffrey Booi, 9, and Andrew Paul Booi, 6. He is a member of the Lakewood United Methodist Church, is vice chairman of the administrative t^ard and is a Sunday School teacher. He is also vice president of the Lake Odessa Lions Club, and is a member of the Lakewood Area Choral Society. "As a father of two children and as an uncle and friend to many more in this district, I have a sincere desire to get involved and to make a difference. However, sincerity alone isn't enough," he said. "Operating effectively in this environment will require certain skills." Candidate Steven Ludema has "a conviction to help the children and young people of our district get the test education possible," he said. "Over the last 13 years, I have been involved in various functions within the schools and feel that I am prepared to handle the duties of a board member and to commit the time necessary to my duties. I want to be a positive force on the school board to promote the common goal of the people of Lakewood, the education of our children, by addressing and resolving issues within the district." Ludema cites district leadership, curriculum and buildings among current topics of concern. Ludema is a partner in the Ludema Sod Farm of Clarksville, and along with wife, Marshann, has three children: Susan, 18, Mark, 16 and Beth, 6, all Lakewood students. "I am qualified to be a member of the board because my involvement in the Lakewood schools has made me familiar with the working of the district. I have done com­ mittee work on curriculum, funding and vocational-technical education for Lakewood," he said. "I have had children in Lakewood for the past 13 years and have been familiar with academics, music, and sports within our schools. Business management studies at MSU and operating a successful business for the past 20 years gives me the background necessary to deal with matters that come before the board and to see the 'whole picture,’ which is necessary in management." Dennis Jay Mutschler is president of Chrouch Communications Inc., selling and servicing Motorola Radius two-way radios. "In this capacity, I have had considerable experience in several areas that would be utilized as a school board member," he said. "Our company does business with many forms of government entities so I know the process of procuring goods and services. As an employer, I have experience handling em­ ployee-related issues and I have some idea what the work place will be like when our students graduate. I have teen involved with planning and design of many public safety communications systems so I have experience in working with people and solving problems." He and his wife, Wanda Kay Mutschler, vice president of the company, have six children: Kevin Courtnay, 16; Aaron Mutschler, 16; Annette Mutschler, 14; Jason Mutschler, 13; Mary Mutschler, 13; and Michelle Mutschler, 8. "One of my concerns is that we solve the problem of over-crowding as soon as possi­ ble," he said. "I favor building a new high school, enlarging the elementary schools and doing away with the old junior high school. We may have to do with far less because of the amount of money available. The board needs to clearly indicate to the community exactly what needs to be done and why. The building plan must coincide with the amount of money the taxpayers are willing to spend. Millage will be passed only when we have community support for what is being proposed. Outside of work, Mutschler is the AWANA director at the Clarksville Bible Church. Thomas Doyle has served on the board for the last four years, holding the offices of secretary and treasurer in that time. He is seeking his second consecutive term. "I have a strong belief in the value of education and a desire to see the tradition of high quality education at Lakewood continue as changes are made to meet the demands of today's society and tomorrow's work place," he said. He and his wife, Janice, have two children, Patrick Ryan, 12, and Kevin Matthew, 10, attending Lakewood. "I support the following projects currently under way at Lakewood: 1. 'Building-based* school improvement which works at the building level to improve education. 2. Curriculum study and improvement based on staff and citizen involvement 3. Building program that provides badly needed classrooms and consolidates the two junior high schools at Lakewood. This program must address improving the quality of education and the taxpayers' ability to pay." Doyle, currently a farmer, has worked as an engineer and administrator in the aerospace industry with experience in planning, budgets, cost versus benefit analysis and engineering design. Gerald Tomandl is a forester and timber buyer for Quality Hardwoods Inc. of Sunfield. "As part of a small local business I feel I have the experience to work with the ad­ ministration concerning budget, finances, etc.," he said of his qualifications. He and his wife, Odessa Township Clerk Diane Tomandl, have two children, Jennifer, 17, and Mark, 20. "As a taxpayer who voted ’no’ in the last three millage elections, I feel the majority of the taxpayers in the district need some representation on the board," he said. "With the possibility of new programs involving parental choice of schools, we have to consider the possibility of declining enrollments. How many parents would choose a different district, one that placed aca­ demics over athletics? "New building? won't improve test scores. I would like to see building improvements and additions be made with funds from the present budget: Would the LEA and the ad­ ministration agree to a wage freeze to make the improvements?" Tomandl chose to become a candidate "because I see the need for new ideas, more emphasis on improved programs and less on vast new building programs," he said. "I don't think the school board should be a rubber stamp for administration. I would like to see the board gain credibility to a point where there would be no need to have special committees to (sell) the voters on bond is­ sues." In the community, Tomandl is a member of St. Edward's Parish and a member of the Knights of Columbus in Ionia. $100 REWARD FOR ANY BASEMENT WE CANT DRY UP J F rnri ,n'1’ Sharon Vickery, City Clerk Everyweek of your local community, appears in the Banner 948-8051 At Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing in the City­ Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan, on June 10, 1991, at 7:45 p.m. on the intent to close the following street in the City of Hastings: Boltwood from Marshall to South St.; also that part of Boltwood not vacated lying South of S*uin St. Any comments or objections on this proposal will be heard at that time. Written objections may be filed with tne City Clerk prior to the hearing. NEWS NEWS Call to... Subscribe 51n~c.j■ 1 -800-748-0500 NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING to CLOSE STREET As president of the Village of Woodland for the last six years and vice chairman of the Lakewood Wastewater Authority for three years, Lester Forman is not new to public office. He is also a member of the Regional Rural Transportation Primary Task Force, and is a past Woodland trustee, board member of the Lakewood Wastewater Authority, Woodland Fire Department and building board member, member of the Woodland Athletic Program, Lakewood Community Recreational Committee and Lakewood Community Home Improvement Program (CHIP) A resident of Woodland village and township for 50 years, Forman works as a le­ gal assistant, paralegal at the Depot Law Office in Hastings. "I have a background in business as an owner and operator of an Inventory Auditing Firm, which employed 60 people," he said. Forman is a school board candidate for four reasons, he said: "1. To continue to make available to the Lakewood student the best academic program the Lakewood Community can provide; 2. To monitor and improve our academic programs to meet the demands of the future job markets; 3. To enlist the participation from the Lakewood Community in helping to establish priorities and goals for our education system to meet the future needs of our students,' 4. To serve the Lakewood Communities and Lakewood School System." Forman lists his priorities as: "1.1 want the best academic program the Lakewood Community can provide; 2.1 want the best teaching staff Lakewood can assemble; 3. I want our educational programs to enable all students to be able to survive so­ cially as well as academically; 4.1 would like all buildings to be safe and secure; 5. All goals and object5ves must be financially responsible." Forman also offered a few comments concerning leadership a school board must provide. He said "a Board of Education must: • Lead the way to form a strong partnership between the community, administration, faculty and support staff; ■ Be accountable at all times to the community, they must promote programs to entice participation from the community and staff; % • Promote communication and to listen to the community it serves; • Provide the atmosphere which allows all persons to develop better skills, have pride in their work, to always want to improve, to be creative, to be motivated, conscientious and to be loyal; • Establish a strong process and policy in which all decisions are resolved by, and re­ quest al! available information be at their disposal." Forman's wife, Arlene, is a study hall aide at Lakewood High School. They have three children, all of whom are Lakewood graduates: Kirk, Scott and Michelle. Except for Forman and Doyle, all candidates are making their first bid for public office. .......... .. Stack Insurance Agency, Inc. 128 W. Mill St., Hastings 616-945-9568 We’re only silent until you need us for: Homeowners • Firmowners • Automobile • Business and Com­ mercial • Boatowners and Yacht • Workers* Comp Insurance. ■I HAJI ji_r Hastings Mutual / Ttl Insurance Company A ,_____i We're only silent until you need us. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 6. 1991 Viewpoint School elections lack pizzazz, not importance Anybody who believes there isn't a good reason to go to the polls sometime on Monday is dead wrong. In three of the five school districts in Barry County, voters will have the power to decide whether they want a slight millage reduction or whether they're willing to allow the schools to levy their maximum allowable rates. So, in the Hastings, Thomapple Kellogg and Maple Valley districts, an important question will be answered. At least it will be important to the schools, who stand to lose money if their Headlee override proposals are rejected. Hastings would lose about $200,000 with a rollback, TK would lose about $350,000 and Maple Valley about $50,000. And with loss of revenue always comes tough decisions about where to make budget cuts. Such depressing prospects are very real, depending on the outcome of Monday's election. But if Headlee just doesn't interest voters, perhaps some solid school board races will. Lakewood has a whopping nine candidates for two open positions, TK has four seeking two seats and four in Maple Valley will vie for three posts. Granted, Hastings has two incumbents running unopposed and Delton couldn't even interest a candidate list equal to the number of openings on the board. Local school board races traditionally do not enjoy the kind of voter interest that national presidential elections do every four years. There are no slick TV ads and hoopla over such annual electoral exercises, but perhaps that's a big plus. Yet school board members and local school finance propositions affect us far more directly and much more often than do people like George Bush and Ronald Reagan. Once again, the need here is for every person who has the ability to think and who has any interest at all in the future to get out Monday and cast his or her ballot As has been said before, the stakes are too high to stay home. All kids should help environment To The Editor. My fifth-grade teacher had her science classes get involved with our environment. Not just adults should be involved with mending our Earth. All kids should learn the “3 R’s" of ecology — Reduce, Recycle and Reuse. They could begin by reducing the amount of electricity they use. (Electricity produced pollutes the air and uses up resources). Ask your parents for $1 from money saved on electric bill. Send the $1 to The National Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, Neb., 68410. You’ll become a member and receive a free tree. Plant the tree to help The American Forestry Association plant 100 million trees across the U.S. by 1992. Also, to help save landfill space, cut down on your family’s junk mail by writing to the Mail Prefererxe Service, Direct Marketing Association, 11 W. 42nd St., P.O. Box 3861, New York, N.Y. 10163-3861. Ask that your family’s name not be sold to mailing list com­ panies. You might ask your parents to also sign your request. < Environmentally yours, Matthew Barnum Southeastern Graduation at HHS was well done To The Editor We would like to compliment the organizers of the graduation program of Hastings High School. It was such a nice program, right from the music when we walked in to the entertaining speeches to the handing out of the diplomas. It was nice not to have to sit through long, drawn-out, boring speeches in that heat. The speakers did an excellent job. It made it much easier on our grandparents and older relatives to see our kids graduate. jhastings Banner! Devoted to the Interests of Berry County since 1853 published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President Staphen Jacobs Treasurer Also the parents who worked on the senior party did a great job. The kids who went had a really nice time. It was so nice to go to bed graduation night knowing our kids were not only safe, but having a really good time too. The schools’ work is very much ap­ preciated. Congratulations to all our graduates. We’re proud of you! Mel and Nat Healy Hastings Freedom Shrine visits with the County by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer Most folks have heard of the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence and the Get­ tysburg Address. But they wouldn’t know what they look like if they showed up in the mail with a picture of Ed McMahon and the words "You may already be a winner" printed on the envelope. Thanks to the National Exchange Clubs, many public buildings, such as Hastings High School and Middle School, have framed copies of these documents on display for all to see. But the Hastings Exchange Club has taken that one step further. The club has a portable "Freedom Shrine" that displays 31 facsimiles of key American historical documents. The three-year-old shrine can be displayed in any office or public building, courtesy of the local club. The club makes the portable display available to offices, businesses or or­ ganizations to borrow, according to Exchange president Mark Christensen. "The Exchange Club is exclusively an American service club,” Christensen said. "We're concerned that future generations have a lasting appreciation for their freedoms." "We thought the Freedom Shrine is a great way to help people learn about their free­ doms," he said. The portable shrine Was built in the spring of 1988 by Dwight Newton, currently Ex­ change treasurer, and Chris Anderson, who has since left the Hastings Exchange Club. Newton first developed the idea to build the shrine. "He read about it in an Exchangite publica­ tion, and he though it was a great idea," Christensen said. The Hastings club dedicated it in 1988 and it has made the rounds since then. The shrine has been displayed at Charlton Park, at Thor­ ' nappie Manor and the Barry County Fair among other places. Currently it is located in the main office at J-Ad Graphics. The portable version uses the same docu­ ments that can be seen permanently displayed with the Freedom Shrines at Hastings High School and Middle School. The shrine's 31 documents range in age from the 1620 Mayflower Compact to the fi­ nal page of John F. Kennedy's 1961 Inaugu­ ral Address, which contains the famous phrase "Ask not what your country can do for you." ' Familiar documents include the U.S. Bill of Rights, Washington's Farewell Address, Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation and the World War U surrender treaties with the Ger­ mans and the Japanese. Less familiar documents in the shrine in­ clude Virginia Gov. Patrick Henry's 1778 let­ ter to Gen. George Rogers Clark instructing him to maintain cordial relations with the French and Indians in the Illinois country; Robert E. Lee's 1865 letter accepting the presidency of Washington College; and Pres­ ident Theodore Roosevelt's 1907 letter reject­ ing the notion of establishing a U.S. protec­ torate over Cuba. All of the documents in the shrine articu­ late the ideals and goals of freedom. The very first Freedom Shrine, containing 28 documents, was built in 1949 and dedi­ cated in May 1950 at a high school in Cali­ fornia. Since then more than 10,000 shrines have been dedicated across the country. For information on borrowing the portable shrine, contact Christensen at 945-3553. Public Opinion; The Hastings Exchange Club's portable Freedom Shrine has been In several locations since it was built in 1988 by Dwight Newton (above) and Chris Anderson. The shrine displays 31 reproductions of important American historical documents. On joint ownership of securities When registering securities with multiple owners, two words that invariably cause con­ fusion are "and” and "or”. To begin with, registration of the owner’s name is always required on securities. That name is recorded on the books of the issuer or the issuer’s agent (registar). Transfer of the security, once registered, can be done only by endorsement of the registered owner. That’s simple enough when there is only one answer. But what if there’s more than one owner? The names of all owners are then registered, followed by a legal description of the type of ownership: joint tenants with rights of survivorship, or tenancy in common. Joint tenants with rights of survivorship. If this type of Owneship is acceptable in your state, a joint account can be maintained by two or more people. It is normally agreed that upon the death of one of the registered owners, ownership of the account’s assets passes to the remaining account holders. Although these assets escape probate, estate taxes may be due. Tenancy in common. Here again is owner­ ship of property by two or more persons. When one dies, however, his or her undivided interest passes to the heirs and not to the sur­ viving tenant or tenants. Once these two types of ownership are understood, the "and - or" controversy arises. Banks and other savings institutions may allow "or” on their accounts, but brokerage firms are required by regulation to always use "and.” The legal effect of the "and" registration is that the signatures of both tenants are required on any legal document executed on behalf of the joint tenancy. A joint tenancy registered with “or” requires the signature of only one of the tenants to legally bind the joint tenancy. Why is "and” required for securities registration? The organizations that regulate the industry require all registered owners of a certificate to sign the certificate before it can be transferred out of a joint tenancy. This re­ quirement can be found in Section 3537 of the National Association of Securities Dealers Uniform Practice Code, and Rule 2207 of the New York Stock Exchange. The rules of the Stocks Transfer Association also require that a certificate owned by joint tenancy be registered with the “and" registration. The use of "or” registration on a certificate or securities account would only cause confu­ sion because the signatures of all registered tenants would still be necessary under securities regulations. Like many legal questions, this may sound confusing. However, when you want your securities jointly registered John Doe "or” Mary Doe, but your broker insists on using “and,” you’ll know why. - STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from (he prev­ ious week. Company Close Change AT&T + V. 36V, Ameritech 59V. + V. 49V. -V. Anheuser-Busch 14 V. Chrysler + 1V. Clark Equipment 30 + 2V. 27V. + V. CMS Energy 56V. —V. Coca Cola + 3V. Dow Chemical 57V. Exxon • 58V. -V. 22V. + 2V. Family Dollar Ford 36V. + •/. 42V. + 1V. General Motors Great Lakes Bancorp 13 + V. -2 Hastings Mfg. 43 105 V. IBM . + V. 56V. JCPenney -V. Johnson & Johnson 88V. —5V. 48V., + 3V. Kmart 96V. + V. Kellogg Company McDonald’s 35 + V. 40V. + v. Sears Southeast Mich. Gas 17 V. +v. Spartan Motors 12 V. + 2V. Upjohn 45V. + 1V. Gold $362.25 -$.25 —$.02 Sliver $4.15 + 69.10 Dow Jones 3027.95 Volume 180,000,000 How would you bid bye-bye to bats In the belfry? Bats in the belfry of the Barr/ County Courthouse gained statewide notoriety recently when county commissioners deeded to use music to flush the fury, flying creatures out of the building’s attic. A Grand Rapids radio station, WKLQ-FM, jokingly offered to bring their equipment to Hastings to drive the critters out. Sadly, the first bout of rock around the clock stirred a bit of dust, but little else. How would you go about evicting the bats from the courthouse? John Jacobs Vice President Frederic Jacobs Secretary Newsroom David T. Young isaiton Elaine Gilbert (Atutrant Editor) Todd Tubergen /sports Editor) Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Sue Hinckley Sandra Ponsetto Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m. ■ 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. - noon. Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Phyllis Bowers Subscription Rates: $13 per year in Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) Jason Hetherington Hastings: Sean Lester Hastings: Mark Voss Lansing: “The same way WKLQ would do it. Put in the speakers and rock them out with heavy metal.” “I’d use country music.” "I’d probably get a fly swatter and swat them.” • Jeremy Billings Hastings: “I think we should spray them.” Dwight Newton Hastings: Gary Rosenbergei Hastings: “There are some elec­ tronic and sonic devices, but some of them are quackery.” “With all the money they spent redoing the courthouse. I’d go with < someone professional.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 6, 1991 — Page 5 TK voters to decide Headlee Override, 2 board seats by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Thomapple Kellogg voters Monday will pick two of the four people running for fouryear terms on the Board of Education, and decide if the school district can override the Headlee Amendment The amendment prohibits the district from levying millage on any increase of the state equalized evaluation (SEV) beyond the rise in inflation without voter approval. Last year the levy was 36.1 mills, and with the difference in the rate of inflation and the increase in SEV making up 1.55 mills (to 34.55 mills), the loss to the district would be $242,636 in local property taxes. Plus, since state aid is based on the millage rate, with the lower rate of 34.55, state aid would be lowered another $106,135 for a total loss to the district of $348,771. "We definitely need it to run the school district," said business manager Alice Jansma. "With so many unknowns, contracts that aren't settled, the buses, we certainly need the funds," she said. Incumbents holding the two seats up for re­ election both have filed nominating petitions, as have two challengers. Lon Lefanty and Janice Siebesma, incumbents, along with Dan Parker and John Miller Jr. are vying for the four-year seats. Jan Siebesma, who has served four years on the board, has two children at TK, 11year-okl Jason and 7-year-old Jody. Married to Michael Siebesma, who is in steel sales, she lists her occupation as "Household Engineer/Perpetual Volunteer." During her term on the board, Siebesma has served as vice president, secretary and as legislative liaison for two years. She has served on many committees for the school district, and said that, "The TK District has made some very good strides in school improvement, curriculum and maintenance. The thinking of the TK Board has also changed for the better. I would like to help ensure this direction is continued." "My concerns... are not only applicable at our district, but of education in general on both the state and national levels. Americans no longer hold children as their greatest natural resource. Children are too often thought of as burdens financially, socially and culturally," Siebesma said. "Educational facilities are expected to take on more of the burden of literally raising a generation of neglected children. Increasingly, demands from industry, parents and government without financial resources are expected to be met by local districts. "European and Asian business people here in Michigan are laughing at us when they hear the ridiculous bickering going on in the political arenas of Lansing and Washington D.C. Their governments do put education as a priority. The citizenry of these countries is able to take education for granted. "Buzz words like 'schools of choice' and the issue of potentially lower property taxes are putting the real issue of equal funding education for all students in the background. Equal funding is a tough issue to tackle for legislators—there is no instant gratification to the public. Results would not be seen for years," she continued. "We do have a chance at changing our priorities. Education can be a forgotten issue if we are willing to look beyond our own boundaries and take a good, hard look at what is going on in the global arena of education. If we don’t, we will be left behind in the smoke of other counties racing to swallowing us up economically, politically and socially." Siebesma, 36, has a bachelor’s degree in animal husbandry and agricultural education from Michigan State University, and said she is the only member of the Board of Education who has completed classes required for board member certification through the Michigan Association of School Boards. Lon Lefanty, 42, also an incumbent, has served for two years on the school board. His wife Sue, is a teacher at TK, and he has two children, Lisa, 14, and Nicole, 12, both middle schoolers. "I feel that I have made a positive difference in the operation and policies of our schools. If elected, I will continue to work hard for the children and taxpayers of our school district," Lefanty said. He names three areas as important to the district "One is money. I feel that we have to provide a good education for our children. However, with the shrinking budgets, we have to be conservative with our tax dollars and do the best we can on what we have. And, be able to justify what we do. "Second is curriculum. As our society changes, so does its demands on schools. Our curriculum has to prepare our students for a society that is very mobile, highly technical, global and very fast paced. New information makes old information obsolete. Our schools have to prepare our students not only to be readers, but also good problem solvers. "Third is values. We have to constantly emphasize the importance of integrity, hon­ esty and hard work. There are some things that don't change," he said. "I have served on our TK board for two years. This together with my past educational and business experience gives me both the Jan Siebesma experience and knowledge to be of good service as a school board member," he said. An agent with State Farm Insurance, Lefanty has served as treasurer on the board. He is a member of the Middleville Rotary and Masonic Lodge No. 231 of Middleville. Dan Parker, 43, of Bender Road ia Middleville, is the president of Zenas Corporation. He and his wife, Linda, have four children. Scott, 19, who graduated from TK in 1989, and is currently a sophomore at Northwestern; Josh 15, a freshman at TK; Maria, 12 in die seventh grade; and Dan, 8, in second grade at West Elementary. Asked why he is running for the school board, Parker said, "I simply want to bring any skills, knowledge, and experience that I Lon Lefanty may have to the TK Board of Education. I will then let the Board help me to utilize those abilities in a team effort to provide all of our students a way of reaching their potential. "Our students need to compete with high school graduates from all schools in the job market and in college. They need our very best effort because our community, state and nation depends on it I also would look at ways that our board could help influence the state to equalize funding to all school districts and place the emphasis on funding good education in the state budget and not associate good education to how much property tax people have to pay. Good and equal education Dan Parker should be important to the State of Michigan as a whole and not just by school districts," he said. Parker has served as a coach and on the board for the AYSO program since 1980. He was a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for three years and has been on the Planning and Zoning Commission since 1985. The chairman of Middleville Ap­ preciation Day, he spearheaded the study to institute varsity soccer at Thornapple Kellogg. Parker has served on several other committees for the school district, and is a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, and the Middleville Rotary. Jack Miller is 18 years old, and just graduated from Thomapple Kellogg. An Road work is near Woodland Barry County Road Commission road crews will be working on two and cne/half miles of Coats Grove Road outside of the village of Woodland for another three weeks, hauling sand, shaping slopes and making culvert extentions in preparation for paving. The workers also are hauling sub-base for final shaping on Irving Road, getting ready for a seal coat. At the same time, they will be hauling maintenance gravel in Barry Township. Already completed is regular maintenance gravel work in Assyria, Johnstown, Maple Grove, Baltimore, Castleton, Hastings and Woodland townships. Depending on Gun Plain Township participation, the crews may start paving Doster Road shortly. Scheduled for later in the summer is road grading work on Saddler Road in Orangeville Township. Barger Road bridge bids were taken, and the contractor, S, L and H Contractors from Corunna, will start replacing the structure after the Fourth of July holiday. On June 12 bids will be opened in Lansing on the Airport Road resurfacing project in Rutland Township to be done sometime this summer. Legal Notices NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default has occurred under a mortgage made by JOHN F. McWILLIAMS and VALERIE J. MARTIN, of 6770 Parmelee. Middleville, Michigan 49333. Mor­ tgagors. to OLD KENT BANK AND TRUST COM­ PANY, a Michigan banking corporation having its principal office at One Vandenberg Center, Grand Raipds, Michigan 49503, Mortgagee, dated August 11,1987. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on September 2, 1987, in Liber 456 of Mortgages. Pages 324 through 326. Because of this default, tne Mortgagee hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of this mortgage due and payable immediately. On the date of this notice there is due for prin­ cipal and interest on this mortgage the sum of Five Thousand Seven Hundred Sixteen and 77/100 Dollars ($5,716.77). No suit or other proceeding at law has been started to recover the debt secured by this mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby give that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and to pay this amount, with interest, as provided in the mor­ tgages, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the Mor­ tgagee before sale, this mortgage will be foreclos­ ed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public auction to the highest bidder at the east door on the first floor of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 West State Street, Hastings. Michigan, on Thurs­ day. June 27, 1991 at 2:00 in the afternoon. The premises covered by the mortgage are located in Irving Township. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as follows: That part of the Southwest Southwest fractional 1/4, Section 6, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 comer of Section 6: thence north 89 degrees 51 minutes West 1324.12 feet along the South line of Section 6 to the East line of the West fractional 1/2 of said Southwest fractional 1/4 and the place of beginning of this description; thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes West 25.0 feet; thence North 00 degrees 13 minutes East 575.0 feet parallel with the East line of the West fractional 1/2 of said Southwest frac­ tional 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes west 647.55 feet; thence North 00 degrees 21 minutes 30 seconds East 1112.96 feet along the West line of the East 1/2 of the West fractional 1/2 of said Southwest fractional 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 29 minutes 42 seconds East 669.80 feet along the South line of the North 950 feet of said Southwest fractional 1/4; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes West 168C .81 feet along the East line of the West fractional 1/2 of said Southwest frac­ tional 1/4 to the place of beginning. Property Address. 6770 Parmalee, Middleville, Michigan. Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be one year after the date of sale. Dated: May 30, 1991 CLD KENT BANK AND TRUST COMPANY Mortgagee hunter M. Meriwether Attorney at Law 200 Federal Square Building Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 (616)454-6500 (6/20) -_Pree'-I KITTENS, 9 wks., tiger male or f female with mittens. With starter I kit: litter box, litter, dishes, dry } and wet food. call: 945-5843 .state of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry CLAIM* NOTICE INDEPENDENT PROBATE File No. 91.20562-IE Estate of CECILE L. SIMPKINS. Deceased. Social Security No. 243-14-7457 D. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: including Virginia Kowalski and the heirs of Nelly Wirebaugh and Beatrice Wirebaugh. whose address and whereabouts are unknown. Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whose last known address was 9351 Tasker Road. Bellevue,Ml 49021 died 3-4-91. An instrument daed 9-13-88 has been admitted as the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be barred unless presented within four months of the date of publication of this notice, or four months after the claim becomes due, whichever is later. Claims must be presented to the independent personal representative: James E. Louis. 10197 M-78. Bellevue. Ml 49021. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. The estate is not being supervised by the Pro­ bate Court. Any interested party may file a written petition with the Barry County Probate Court located at 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. and with the Independent Per­ sonal Representative objecting to the appointment and the admission of the decedent's will to probate. Dated: Moy 29, 199! David L. Smith (P20636) 133 South Cochran Charlotte. Ml 48813 (517)543-6401 (6/6) TO: WARREN J. SMITH KAREN SMITH You are notified that a certain land contract, dated October 26, 1982 between Edward J. Pinto and Joan E. McCallister as Seller(s) (party(ies) of the first part], and Warren J. Smith and Karen Smith as Purchoser(s) (party(ies) of the second part], con­ cerning the property at 11010 Wildwood Rd. is in default because of non-payment of installments of principal and interest and penalties. You have forfeited your rights under the land contract, and payment is demanded by Edward J. Pinto and Joan E. McCallister who holds the land contract as seller. The sum of $2292.00 is new past due in principal and interest under the land contract, plus the sum of: $92.00 for penalties. The dates upon which payments were due are: December I, 1990: January 1. 1991; February 1. 1991; March 1. 1991; April 1. 1991: and May 1, 1991. The total amounts duo, or the material breach(es) of contract, must be cured or paid within fifteen days from the date of the service of notice upon you. If the total amount due is not paid in full within the time stated, or if the material breach(es) is/are not cured within the time stated, the land contract will be forfeited, as provided for in the contract, and you will be required to move out and give up the described property without further notice to you. The property is described as: Lot 19 and part of Lot 20. described as: Beginning at the SW corner of Lot 20. thence N along the W line to the NW corner of said Lot 20; thence E on the N line thereof 1.0 fjot; thence S to a pt. 12.0 feet c of the SW corner of said lot; thence W to the place of beginning: Also that part of Lots 21 and 22 described as; beginning on the N Line of Lot 21 at a point 55.5 feet SW of the NE corner of said lot, thence SW of the NE corner of said Lot: thence SW 52.01 feet to a point 26.51 feel SW of the NE corner of Lot 22; thence S 98.90 feet to the S line of Lot 22. 37.68 feet W of the SE corner of Lot 22; thence E 43.45 feet, thence N to a point that is 50 feet S and 50 feet W of the NE corner of Lot 21. thence conti­ nuing N 50 feet to the Piece of Beginning. All in the Elms. Section 8. Town 2 N. Range 10 W. Orangeville Twp.. Barry County Records. Edward J. Pinto Joan E. McCallister. News Briefs Singer featured In Arby’s program Recording artist Christina Lee will perform original folk and Christian music at tonight's showcase program at Arby’s Restaurant, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Others scheduled to perform in a pro­ gram of folk, country, gospel and bluegrass and pop music will be Dedo Phillips, Jeff Schifthroat and Libby Polzin Kinsey . Lee, a former West Michigan resi­ dent. was the leader of the group Sacrifice of Praise from 1979 to 1984. The group toured all over the Midwest and its song "Wonder God" received considerable attention. Lee, who now lives in Bradenton, Fla., has produced three solo albums since then and she has composed more than 250 songs since 1977. She also is an author. The next musical showcase at Arby’s is set for June 20. Solid Waste panel to meet The Barry County Solid Waste Ovcrsity Committee will meet at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 13. The meeting will be held at the BarryEaton District Health Department building, 110 W. Center, Hastings. The public is welcome to attend. Poetry contest entries sought The Barry County Historical Society will have its first poetry contest since the group was formed in 1964. The contest will be open to profes­ sional and non-professional people who live in the county. Entries will be judged in different age brackets (10 and under, 11 to 18 and 19 and older) and winners will receive gift certificates from area businesses. The theme this year will be “The American Flag." Winning entries will be included in Barry County publications and displayed at the Historical Society’s booth at the Hastings Summerfest in August. Entries may be sent to the Hastings Public Library. 121 Church St., Hastings, 49058. For more information, call Norma Blair at 795-7503 or Jane Barlow at 945-3200 evenings. Jack Miller active church member. Miller works at Ryan's Steak House. He is running for the school board, "to voice my say. I feel like I know what is needed at this school. There is a lot that the school is lacking. I have been in the school and have seen what it is like, and changes that need to be made." "I am a lifetime resident of Middleville, and am a graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School. I am in tune with student needs and am willing to work with the community," he said. Miller said because he had not been able to get all of the facts on the issues and concerns of the school district, so he would reserve comment on them. Bernard Historical Society to meet The Bernard Historical Society will have its annual meeting at 7 p.m. Mon­ day at the historic North Pine Lake School, also known as the Brown School, located on the grounds of the Bernard Museum near Delton. Priscilla Beavan will present informa­ tion about the former Delton Community Hall. Those who plan to attend are asked to bring sack lunches. The public is invited. DDA to meet on June 26 There will be a Downtown Develop­ ment Authority meeting Wednesday. June 26, to discuss future projects. The meeting will be at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. 28 adults win diplomas Twenty-eight people received high school diplomas Sunday afternoon at adult education graduation ceremonies at the Hastings High School Lecture Hall. Receiving Kellogg Community Col­ lege scholarships during the festivities were Doreena Farrah. Millie Slot and Paula Franklin. State Rep. Bob Bender gave the com­ mencement address. Adult education coordinator LaVemc BeBeau presented the class and Board of Education Trustee Robert Casey handed out diplomas. Four of the graduates, Farrah, Slot, Patricia VanValkenburg and Shirley Hill, spoke briefly during the ceremonies. Arts Council seeks local work Area artists will have an opportunity to submit a slide or photograph of their original works for possible purchase by the Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County. The Arts Council will buy one piece of art it will give away as a prize in a sum­ mer drawing to raise funds for Arts Council programs. Up to $250 will be spent to purchase the art item, but a donation will be ac­ cepted if the artist wishes to forego the fee. The art work should be original. It can be a painting, weaving, sculpture, ceramics, etc., said Michelle Pappas, who co-chairs the fund-raiser with Arts Council President Kathy Crane. Area artists’ works are being sought because the council wants to draw atten­ tion to them. The art selected will be put on display at local businesses, at Arts Alive and the Hastings Summerfest. It also is a way for the council to raise funds to offset loss of grants as a result of state budget cuts. Interested artists may submit entries by June 30 to the Thomapple Arts Coun­ cil, P.O. Box 512, Hastings ^9058. For more information, call 795-7704. Advertise your families GARAGE SALE in The BANNER Reach that important WEEKEND BUYERS MARKET! �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 6, 1991 y/rea Ob itliar led J Irene C. Jones BRADENTON, FLORIDA - Irene C. Jones, 97 of Bradenton, Florida and formerly of Battle Creek passed away Monday, June 3, 1991 at her residence. Mrs. Jones was bom July 11, 1893 in Fremont, Nebraska, the daughter of Peter B. and Fredrica (Seidler) Cumings. She came to Michigan in 1910 and lived on the family farm in Assyria Township from 1912 to 1980. She moved to Bradenton in 1979. She was married to Hugh S. Jones on June 24,1924 in Marshall. He preceded her in death J uly 9,1971. She was a homemaker most of her life. She taught school at the Court School in Bedford Township for one year. She was a member of the Briggs United Methodist Church in Banfleld. She was active playing the piano and singing at the church. She sang duets wills Doctor Haight, a Bellevue Dentist. She was an active member of the Pic Town Estates Grandmother Club in Florida. She was an avid reader, gardener and enjoyed travelling, especially to Hawaii, Spain and Ireland. Mrs. Jones is survived by two sons, H. Sher­ man Jones of Bellevue and Louis N. Jones of Sun City, Florida; two daughters, Katherine Pittman of Dowling and Yvonne F. Barrett of Warren, Maine; 16 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren and 11 great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 7 at the Ellis Cemetery, Assyria Township with Reverend Mary L. Hora officiating. Memorial contributions may be made sent to Hospice of Southwest Florida, 73 Palm Avenue South, Suite 222, Sarasota, Florida, 34236. Arrangements were made by the BachmanHebble Funeral Home, Battle Creek. Adrian L. Pufpaff NASHVILLE - Adrian L. Pufpaff, 82, of Battle Creek formerly of Nashville passed away Sunday, June 2, 1991 at Riverside Manor, Battle Creek. Mr. Pufpaff was born on March 5, 1909 at Assyria Township, the son of Raymond and Zelma (Talmage) Pufpaff. He was raised in Assyria Township area and attended Mason Schools. He was married to Robie Davis on Septem­ ber 25, 1925 in Elkhart, Indiana. He was employed at Sherman Manufactur­ ing in Battle Creek as a tool and die maker, and farmed most of his life. He enjoyed working with farm equipment and he did bulldoling work at Thomapple Lake area. He was a member of the Nashville United Methodist Church. Mr. Pufpaff is survived by his wife. Robie Pufpaff of Battle Creek; three sons, Clifton Pufpaff of Hampstead, North Carolina, Kenneth Pufpaff of St. Petersburg, Florida and Harold Pufpaff of Jackson, Tennessee; seven grandchildren, Five great grandchildren; one sister, Arlene Cheeseman of Hastings; four brothers, Kenneth Pufpaff of Bellevue, Alva Pufpaff of Hastings, Herbert Pufpaff of Green­ ville, Texas and Merle Pufpaff of Battle Creek. He was preceded in death by a daughter Ruby Marie Pufpaff and one brother Orville. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 5, at Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, with Reverend Glenn Huisinga officiat­ ing. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association. ATTEND SERVICES Hastings AreaHOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Cotant. choir director. Sunday morning 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.. Morning Worship; 4:45 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, of Green and Church Streets. Philip L. Brown, Pastor. Church phone 616/945-9574. Summer Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. (nursery atten­ dant). Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship service over WBCH AMFM at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Nar­ cotics Anonymous 12:00 noon. Wednesday Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Saturday Co-Dependents Anonymous 9 a.m. Thursday, May 30 - Thomapple Manor Birthday Party. Sunday, June 2 - Start Sum­ mer Schedule with one Worship Service M 9:30 a.m. followed by Coffee Fellowship at 10:30 a.m.; Recognition of Graduating Seniors; 90th Birthday Open House for Hazel Conyer 2:00-4:00 p.m. — No Gifts Please. Thursday, June 6 Bazaar Workshop 9:00 a.m. Fri­ day, June 7 - Visually Impaired Persons meet at church at 11:00 a.m. to go to Gun Lake. Tuesday, June 11 - Hi-Nooners Potluck/Program 12:00 noon. 239 E. North St., Michael Anton, Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. June 9 - 8:00 Family Worship; 9:15 Church School (all ages); 10:30 Family Worship, council meeting after. Thursday, June 6 - 8:00 AA. Saturday. June 8 - 8:00 NA. Mon­ day, June 10 - 6:00 Pos. Parenting; 7:00 SCS Staff. Tuesday, June 11 3:30-9:30 Pictoral Directory Make­ Up Day. Wednesday. June 12 7:00 VBS Staff. Hastings, Michigan, G. Kent Keller, Pastor. Eileen Higbee, Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday, June 9 - 9:30 Morning Worship Service. Nursery provided. Broadcast of this service over WBCH-AM and FM. Mon­ day, June 10 - 7:30 Session Meeting. Tuesday, June 11 - 7:30 Deacons Meeting. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD, 502 E. Bond. Hastings. Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. 948-2529. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser­ vice — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST. Father Thomas B. Wirth. Vicar. 2415 McCann Rd., Irving, Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ day Mass 11:00 a.m. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, (The Bible Church) Bring Your Bible. 600 Powell Road, 1 mile East of Hastings. Our Motto: "The Bible, rhe whole Bi­ ble, and nothing but the Bible". Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Morning Worship. 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening service, 6:00 p.m. Would you like to knew how to be reconciled to God? Thursday 7:30 p.m. prayer time, softball for youth. Tent meetings at Clarksville June 16-23 every night at 7:30 p.m. Next carry-in meal June 30 with Steve Klinedinst as our guest speaker. Camp Christian July 8-12 for youth 9-18 years old. Cost $65. Pastor Emeritus. Rus Sarver. Phone 945-9224. Every Sunday is Friend­ ship Day. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road, Hastings. Michigan, James A. Campbell, Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J J. Bi­ ble Quiz ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. James Leitzman Pastor. Sun­ day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults, Teens and Children. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings, Michigan 948-8004. James R. Barrett, Asst. Pastor. Sunday Services:..Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service, Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00, Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 /.wana Clubs; 7: 00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Pryer meeting; 8:15 p.m., Adult Choir pracice. WREN FUNERAL HOME Hatting* FLEXFABINCORPORATED of Hasting* NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS M.mbe, F.O.l.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway ■ Hasting* BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions’* • 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hasting*. Michigan j Rudy T. Othmer J or Box 42, Bedford. Mich. 49020. WOODLAND - Rudy T. Othmer, 92 of 10247 Coats Grove Road, Woodland, passed away Saturday, June 1, 1991 at Tendercare Nursing Home in Hastings. Mr. Othmer was bora December 22,1898 in Erxleben, Germany, the son of Herman and Emilie (Jacobs) Othmer. He attended school and college in Berlin Germany. He was married to Annemarie Spiegel February 26, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois. After their marriage they lived in Chicago for 9 years, and moved to Vermontville in 1941 and in 1950 moved their farm near Woodland. He was a member of the Farm Bureau Association. Mr. Othmer is survived by his wife, Anne­ marie; one daughter, Rosemary Othmer of Richmond, Indiana; three sons, Peter Othmer of Fullerton, California, Hans Othmer of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Robert Othmer of Vermontville; four grandsons. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 4 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa, with Reverend LeRoy Griffin officiating. Burial was in the Woodland Memorial Park. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar f Middleville Area MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH, 314 E. Main St., Mid­ dleville. MJ. Phone 765-3073. Traditional Latin Mass 4:30 p.m. every Sunday. Confession and Rosary 4:15 p.m. Delton Area OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6547 Lacey Rd., Lacey. Mass: Sunday 8:30 a.m. ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC .CHURCH, 11252 Fiona Rd.. ’Delton. Masses: Saturday. 5:00 p.m.; Sunday. 11 a.m. Creek RJ., 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branh’.n. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hasting* and lake Odessa Richard Hannon ( Father Leon Pohl, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8: 00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confes­ sions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. Banfield, Michigan. Services 10 Complete Prescription Service Q ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. CHURCH OF GOD, 7th DAY, JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY HASTINGS - Julius Frey. 91 of 3506 Lawrence Road, Hastings, (Golden Moments Nursing Home) the past five years and former­ ly of 800 Bristol Road, Banfield passed away Wednesday, May 29,1991 at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo. Mr. Frey was bora June 3,1899 in Bedford, the son of Charles and Louise (Binder) Frey. He was married to Ruth Babcock in Novem­ ber, 1922. She preceded him in death. He fanned most of his lifetime at the Bristol Road, Banfield area. He was a long time member of the Barry County Farm Bureau. Mr. Frey is survived by two sons, Lloyd D. Frey of Long Lake, Delton and Harold V. Frey of Hastings; six grandchildren; 11 great grand­ children and three .step great great gradnchildren. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Louis Frey; one sister and six brothers. Graveside services were held Saturday, June 1 at the Union Cemetery, Lacey with Reverend Mary Hora officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dowling Country Chapel or Barry County Commission on Aging, envelopes available at the funeral home. . Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Robert Kersten. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard, 945-5974. Worship Services — Sunday, 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. 4-H meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesdays, 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers, 801 Barber Rd., Hastings. a.m. each .Saturday. Call 671-4100. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: Julius Frey) CHARLOTTE - Richard Hannon, 56 of Charlotte, passed away Thursday, May 30, 1991 at the Hayes Green Beach Hospital. Mr. Harmon was bora in Carmel Township, Eaton County, the son of D. Cleve and G. Venus (Towe) Harmon. He was a maintenance man for Hoover Group for 27 years until his retirement in 1989. He is survived by his wife, Elaine; three sons, Rod (Shirley) Harmon, and Richard (Deborah) Harmon all of Vermontville, Eric (Jenee) Harmon of Charlotte; daughter, Sherylyn Eggleston of Charlotte; ten grandchildren; brother, Robert Harmon; four sisters, Martha Frey, Bessie Morales, Florence Morales and Dora. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Klaiss, Gertrude Smith; brother, Lawrence Harmon. Funeral services were held Monday, June 3 at the Pray Funeral Home. Burial was in the Gresham Cemetery. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3185 N. Broadway, PREMIUM CUSTOM DENTURES COMPLETE DENTURE IMMEDIATE DENTURE UPPER DENTURE Nashville Area ST. CYRIL S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Paste-. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Satur­ day Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. PARTIAL DENTURE *695 *425 *395 *425 •All loath ond malarial* u»ad moot the high standard* *el by the American Denial A**n *Our on premite* lab provide* individual & efficient service. •Free denture consultation & examination. (616) 455-0810 •L.D. Himebough DOS •O.O. While DDS "G. Mancewicz DOS 2330 44th St., S.E., Grand Rapids Hatting*. M.chigon Edward G Burggrabe Q________ Harold E Sharp_______ j COLORADO - Harold E. Sharp, 77 of Colorado Springs, Colorado, formerly of Middleville, passed away Sunday, May 26, 1991 at home following a lengthy illness. Mr. Sharp was bora on September 17,1913, at Middleville, the son of William (Ada John­ son) Sharp. He was married to Esther Erway on June 29, 1940 in Grand Rpaids. He was employed at Hastings Manufactur­ ing in Hastings. He was the owner of Sharp Manufacturing and Sharp R. V. Park in Middle­ ville before retiring. Mr. Sharp was a retired U.A.W. Union Member and a United States Coast Guard. Mr. Sharp is survived by his wife, Esther Sharp; son, Thomas H. (Barbara) Sharp of Edmond, Oklahoma; daughter, Kathleen (Kenneth) Mull of Colorado Springs; sister, Ester Bergstrom of Covina, California; aunt, Ada Zerbe of Middleville; nephew, Jim Bergs­ trom of Diamond Bar, California; grandchil­ dren, Christine Mulnix of Camp Pendleton, California, Rebecca Pitts of Deale AJF.B. Cali­ fornia, Victoria Main of N.W. University Chicago, Illinois, Tom Main of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Warren Sharp of University of Kansas, Manhanen, Kansas, Monica and Corey Sharp both of Edmond, Oklahoma; two great grandchildren. Graveside services were held Saturday, June 1 at the Yankee Springs Cemetery with Reverend Kenneth Vaught officiating. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Q FFoy/ie G Martens j HASTINGS - Wayne C. Martens, 59 of 56 Sundago Park, Hastings passed away Sunday, June 2, 1991. Mr. Martens was bora January 31, 1932 in Grand Ledge, the son of August and Fannie (Miles) Martens. He was raised in the Grand Ledge area and attended schools there, graduating in 1950. He graduated from Michi­ gan State University in 1959. He was employed at General Motors Oldsmobile for 30 years. Mr. Martens is survived by one son, Paul Martens of Minneapolis; two daughters, Renee Martens of Lansing and Mrs. John (Janalynn Martens) Osborn of Grand Ledge; six grand­ children; step father, Allen Barnes of Grand Ledge; two brothers, LaVera Martens of Hast­ ings and Doyle Martens. He was preceded in death by a son, Kurt in 1984. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 6 at Holihan-Atkins Funeral Home in Grand Ledge. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Grand Ledge. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... • Individual Health • Group Health Retirement • Life • Home s™,*, j GREENVILLE - Edward C. Burggrabe, 82 of 11720 Hart Road, Greenville, formerly of Wall Lake, Delton, passed away Thursday, May 30, 1991 at Butterworth Hospital after a lingering illness. Mr. Burggrabe was bora cn October 21, 1908 in St. Louis, Missouri. He was a decorator in the Battle Creek and Gull Lake areas for 40 years, enjoyed fishing and was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church of Delton. Mr. Burggrabe was married to Christine Moore on January 13, 1946. Mr. Burggrabe is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Christine Moore; two sons, Brad Burggrabe of Greenville, Donald and Alice Burggrabe of Sacramento, California; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Larry Marble of Delton; six grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, June 3 at Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Reverend Elmer Faust officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery, Battle Creek. In lieu of flowers donations to the American Cancer Society or tho'Faith United Methodist Church would be appreciated. —_______ HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 77C Ccoh Rd NASHVILLE - Charles E. Hess, 68 of Nash­ ville passed away Wednesday, May 29,1991 at V.A. Medical Center, Battle Creek. Mr. Hess was bom January 4, 1923 in Homer, the son of Donald and Thressa (Zantop) Hess. He was raised in Nashville and attended Nashville schools. He was married to Gail Foster and served in the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Hess was employed at several Hastings area car dealers before working at Chenoweth Machine Company in Hastings. He was a former member of the Hastings American Legion and the Nashville V.F.W. Mr. Hess is survived by two sons, Gordon Hess of Hastings, Donald Hess of Phoenix, Arizona; two daughters, Kendra WilliamsGreen of Phoenix, Arizona, Mary Houghlalin of Hastings; several grandchildren and great­ grandchildren; one brother, William Hess of Huntsville, Alabama. He was preceded in death by brother. Jack Hess; sister, Virginia Green. Funeral services were held Saturday, June I at Lakeview Cemetery with Nashville VFW Post 8260 conducting full military services. Burial was In Lakeview Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville V.F.W. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home. ( Q Alberti.. Shellenbarger CharlesE. Hess Aleta Mae Beck HASTINGS - Aleta Mae Beck, 91 of 240 East North Street and formerly of Eaton Coun­ ty, passed away Saturday, June 1, 1991 at Tendercare of Hastings. Mrs. Beck was born on October 22, 1899 in Rose City, the daughter of Elmer and Mary (Lesher) Paine. She was raised in Rose City and the Charlotte area attending rural schools there. She was married to Emerson Beck on November 10, 1918. She was a homemaker and lived all her married life in Eaton and Barry Counties. Mrs. Beck is survived by two daughters, Dorene Swan of Hastings and Mrs. Don (Shir­ ley) Langham of Nashville; two sons, Richard Beck and Emerson Beck, Jr., both of Hastings; 14 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, 10 great great grandchildren; two step brothers, Gilbert Paine of Hastings, Donald Paine of Indiana; step sister, Edith McGinnis of Saraso­ ta, Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bnwraon Beck on January 7,1974, son Dwane Beck, two daughtert, Dorothy Walker and Barbara Ryan, Graveside services were held Tuesday, June 4 at the Kalamo Cemetery with Pastor Lester DeGroot officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Tendercare of Hastings. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. • • • • • • Farm Business Mobile Home Personal Belongings Rental Property Motorcycle CDfernan/laefjo/ JIM, JOHN. DAVE ro 945-3412 LAKE ODESSA - Albert iHap) I.. Shellen­ barger, 82 of 76 V Martin Road, Lake Odessa, passed away ' .-.ursday. May 30, 1991 at the Thomapn' .nor, Hastings. He was oom October 20, 1908 in Woodland Township, the son of Herbert and Mary (McCarty) Shellenbarger. He graduated from Woodland High School in 1928 and was married to Dorothy Bever March 21, 1931 in Lake Odessa. He lived and farmed in the Lake Odessa area most all of his life. He also was a salesman for the Federal Fertilizer Company for several years. He was a member and pas: president of the Barry County Farm Bureau, the Lake Odessa Lions Club, Past president of the Farm Bureau Petroleum, and served as president of lhe Woodland School Board from 1951 Io 1956. Mr. Shellenbarger Is survived by his wife. Dorothy; one son. Lee ShellcnMtger of Lake Odessa, a toiler son Ron Bodcnmuller of Woodland; IU grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Ho was preceded in death by one son Paul. July 4, 1977 and one brother. Perle in 1951. Funeral service, wore held Sunday, June 2 al lhe Koops Funeral Chapel, Like Odessa, with Reverend Mini t Stuart officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery, Like Odessa. Memorial contribution! may be made to the Lake Odessa Liona Club or the Ambulance Senice. Q Leslie L. Smith J WOODLAND - Leslie L. Smith, 78 of 7306 E. Jordan Road, Woodland passed away Monday, June 3, 1991 in Petoskey. He was bora August 19,1912 in Woodland, the son of Bernie and Cora (Jordan) Smith. He attended Woodland Schools and married Alma Guy, November 4, 1936 in Angolia, Indiana. He lived and fanned in the Woodland area all his life. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Woodland. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife Alma; five sons, Claude, Bernie and Wayne all of Wood­ land, L.D. Smith of Freeport, Timothy Smith of Grand Ledge; three daughters, Janice Christie of Boise, Idaho, Penney Dahms of Lake Odes­ sa, Kristine Salas of Eaton Rapids; 24 grand­ children, 16 great-grandchildren; one sister, Dorothy Wise of Lake Odessa. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 6 at the Zion Lutheran Church, with Reverend Alan Sellman officiating. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church, envelopes available at the funeral chapel. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Q Marian E Blackford J HASTINGS - Marian E. Blackford, 70 of 1900 Boulder Road, Hastings passed away Friday, May 31, 1991 at her residence. Mrs. Blackford was bora October 5, 1920 in Hamburg, the daughter of Bert and Arloa (Reigler) Hayner. She was raised in the Carlton Center area of Barry County and graduated from Woodland High School. She was married to Leslie Oversmith June 1941. He preceded her in death in 1944. She then married James Blackford in August 1946. He preceded her in death 1975. She had lived all her married life in the Hastings area and the past 16 years at her present address. She was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company for over JO years, retiring in 1982. She was a member of the Women of the Moose. Mrs. Blackford is survived by a daughter and her husband, Connie and Gerald Smith of Hast­ ings; son and his wife, Terry and Judy Over­ smith of Lansing; step daughter, Beverly Pier­ ce of Middleville; four grandsons; two great grandchildren; four step grandchildren; four step great grandchildren; brother and his wife, Burdette and Bonnie Hayner of Hastings; two nieces. Funeral services were held Monday, June 3 at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Phil­ ip L. Brown officiating. Burial was in Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. ( Hugh K. Stanlake ) HASTINGS - Hugh K. Stanlake, 82 of 247 West North Street, Hastings passed away Saturday, June 1, 1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Sunlake was bora January 30, 1909 in Bancroft, the son of Roy and Minnie (Hovey) Sunlake. He was raised in the Perry area and attended schools there, graduating in 1927. He went on to attend General Motors Institute. He was a Veteran of World War H serving in the United Sute Army. He was married to Lleva L. Perry June 17, 1936. He lived for many years in Lansing, a ten year period in Sanu Ana, California and came to Hastings in 1972 from Lansing. He was employed at Oldsmobile Division of General Motors Corporation, for 44 years as Director of Quality Control for the company, retiring in 1971. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Methodist Mens, member and past president of Hastings Country Club and member of the Hastings Elks Lodge # 1965. Mr. Sunlake is survived by his wife, Lleva; daughter, Mrs. Dan (Jane) Rieke! uf Esucada. Oregon; two grandchildren; sister, Frances Elliott of South Lyon; brother, Roland Sunlake of Okemos. He was preceded in death by a sister, Vivian Blake. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 5 at Hastings First United Methodist Church with Reverend Philip L. Brown officiating. Burial was in Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 6, 1991 — Page 7 Healys to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Huron and Dora Healy will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house June 23 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Cunningham Acres. Huron Healy and Dora Day were married Feb. 15. 1941 in Barry County. The open house is being sponsored by their children. Bob and Beverly Cusack, Alan and Sharon Goodemool, Jack and Janice Brake and Mark and Dawn Linslater. The Healy’s have 10 grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Cunningham Acres is located two miles west of Lake Odessa on M-50. It is requested there be no gifts, please. “Chuckwagon” shows one or his magic tricks to 6-year-old Trevor Litnlamski of Nashville. Clowning workshop planned for June 22 Bottchers to celebrate their golden anniversary Wieringas to observe their 50th anniversary Hermann and Margaret Bottcher will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary in Jamaica for a week as a gift from their three children. Also, on July 6. the children and grandchilden will host a champagne brunch for relatives and friends. The children are Mr. and Mrs. Jay Davies, Upper Montclair. N.J., and their children, Pam, Craig, Beth, Mark and his wife Diana; Mr. and Mrs. Steve Bottcher, New Canaan, Conn., and their three sons, Scott, Brian and Jeff; and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Donnelly, North Janton, Ohio, and their two sons, Tim and Todd. The Bottcher were married on June 7, 1941, at the First Park Baptist Church, PlainAW^are currently members of the First Presbyterian Church'of Hastings. A golden wedding anniversary will be observed June 7 by Ed and Katie Wieringa of rural Middleville. The occasion will be celebrated with a fami­ ly dinner Sunday, June 9, at the Spinnaker in Grand Rapids. Included will be the couple's children, Lee and Carol Wieringa, Paul and Sallie Wieringa. Tom and Sandy Wieringa, Bill and Jean Wieringa, Nick and Nancy Wieringa, Roger and Annmaire Haase, Jerry and Deb Jeurink, Mark and Gcanie Schmidt. John Wieringa, their 21 grandchildren and close relatives. Ed and Katie Wieringa were married June 7, 1941. at St. Mary’s Church in Cascade. The couple repeated their honeymoon trip to Traverse City and Mackinaw Island as kan anniversary gift from their children. Bells to celebrate Duyser-York plan 50th wedding anniversary July 13th wedding The children and grandchildren of Kember and Jean Bell will honor their parents and grandparents on their 50th wedding anniver­ sary with a card shower-reception Saturday, June 15, at the Hope Township Hall, 5463 Wall Lake Road (M-43), Hastings, from 2 to 5 p.m. The couple was married June 14, 1941, and their family includes three children and spouses: Jose and Garnet deCalzada of Matehuala, S.L.P., Mexico; William and Bonnie Bell of Otsego; Norman and Shirley Andress of Martin; 12 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Mr. Bell is retired from Menasha Corpora­ tion and Mrs. Bell is a retired secretary and medical transcriptionist. The presence of relatives and friends is the only gift requested. Michael and Connie Duyser of Middleville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle Marie, to James Stuart York, son of Robert and Linda Swa(zell of Virginia Beach, Va., and John and Luann York of Lake Odessa. Michelle is a 1990 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School and attended Grand Rapids Junior College. She is currently work­ ing at the Viking Corporation in Hastings. James is a 1989 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School. He is currently study­ ing Nuclear Power in the United States Navy and is stationed in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. A July 13 wedding at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings is being planned. Curtisses to mark 40 th wedding anniversary Ruby and Clarence Curtiss were married in Angola, Ind., June 4.1951. The occasion will be celebrated with a family dinner. They are lifelong residents of Hastings. Nitz-Schwartz to wed this August Wade and Gloria Nitz of Hastings are pleas­ ed to announce the engagement of their daughter. Melissa, to Terry Schwartz, son of LeRoy and Patricia Schwartz of Belle Plaine. Minn. Melissa will graduate from Hope College in May 1992 with a degree in business ad­ ministration and economics. Terry has graduated from University of Wisconsin — River Falls with a degree in agriculture. The wedding will take place in August The Thomapple Arts Council, Barry Coun­ ty, 4-H and Hastings Jaycees extend an invita­ tion to teens, 14 and up, and adults who would like to know more about the art of clowning. A workshop is'planned for lhe Fish Hat­ chery Building Saturday, June 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.. Cost is $20 per student. Clowns have been part of society since the Middle Ages. They began as jester who made the king and courtiers laugh at their colorful costumes trimmed with tinkling bells. The Harlequin Clowns followed, appearing in the Italian theater in the 16th century. They always wore tight-legged, full-sleeved costumes that were bright with color in diamond-shaped patterns. They also wore black half-masks and white ruffled collars. Then came the Pierrot Clowns. They had big pompoms, like huge buttons, down the front of their loose fitting white tunics and on the peaks of their pointed hats. They usually wore ruffled collars, and they were the first clowns to use white makeup. The first clowns of the modem age circus appeared in the early 1800s. At that time, the circus was very small and had only one ring, thus clowns were able to talk or sing directly to the fans. As the circus became larger, three rings were too big for singing and talking clowns. So they began developing skits that called mostly for action. Varieties, such as midget clowns, clowns with pointed heads and clowns with large padded stomachs became very popular. Today there are several types of modem day clowns. The three main types are the White Face, Auguste Face and the Hobo (tramp) Clown. At the June 22 workshop, participants will have the opportunity to meet and work with all three types of clowns. Madeline Holben, a 4-H leader from Eaton County, has been a clown for 15 years. She is a Hobo Clown whose name is "Dawdles." Dawdles will teach the ins and outs of apply­ ing makeup. She completed a class at Lansing Communi­ ty College. Her favorite part of clowning is showing kids how to put on make up as part of develop­ ing a clown character. Terry Maurer, a 4-H leader from Ottawa County, has been a clown for 13 years. He is an Auguste Clown whose name is Taffy. Taf­ fy has taught several state-wide 4-H workshops. He is a member of Circus Clowns of America in Lansing and Grand Circle of Clowns in Grand Rapids. Taffy enjoys visiting hospitals and seeing the old and young. He loves to see a smile on a person’s face when a clown stands in front of them. Taffy will teach character development. Sue Purvis, a 4-H Leader from Ingham County, has been a clown for eight years. She is a White Face Clown whose name is George. George enjoys working with kids and doing theater, parades and open houses. George will bring other clowns to teach skits and pantomimes at the workshop. The featured speaker at this workshop will be Jim Molloy from Nashville, an Auguste Clown whose pame is Chuckwagon. Chuckwagon loves to do magic tricks and make people laugh. Chuckwagon is the Presi­ dent of Circus Clown Alley 155 in Lansing. The grand finale for the workshop will be all participants in makeup acting out a skit or pantomime. Makeup for lhe day, as well as a beverage and snack, will be provided. A maximum of 15 students will be accepted. If interested, contact Kathy Walters, Exten­ sion 4-H Youth Agent, at 948-4862 by Satur­ day, June 8, or register directly at the Exten­ sion Office at 301 S. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Come and Join Us! Daily vacation Bible School First Baptist Church 309 East Woodlawn Avenue Hastings, Michigan Thomas-Andrews announce engagement We are glad to announce the engagement of Tracy Marie Thomas, daughter of Doug and Laurie Thomas of Nashville, to Kirk D. An­ drews. son of Ion and Gloria Andrews of Vermontville. The wedding is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Aug. 24 at Charlton Park Village Church, with a reception at 6:30 p.m. at the V.F.W. of Nashville. Mr. Businessman­ Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with advertising in...The Hastings BANNER Telling lhe Good News McDiamuds to mark their golden anniversary Niles and Marie (Clark) McDiarmid will be honored Saturday. June 15. from 2 to 5 p.m.. by their children. LeRoy of Midland. Pat and Jim Otis and grandchildren from Nappanee. Ind. The McDiarmids were married May 3. 1941, in Lake Odessa. The open house will be held at the Grand Ledge Baptist Church. Your presence is the only gift requested. Cooper-Stephens plan July 20th wedding Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cooper announce the engagement of their daughter. Janet Lyne, to Mr. Michael Stephens. A July 20, 1991, wedding is planned. June 17-21 9:30 A.M. to 12:00 NOON Bus routes are being formed. Call 948-8004 between 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Weekdays to arrange for a ride. �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 6, 1991 Legal Notices NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE ON FORECLOSURE Public notice is hereby given, thot pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Order of Sole by the Circuit Court for the County of Barry. State of Michigan, in Case No. 91-151 CH on the 3rd day of Moy. 1991 in favor of JOHN A. ABBOTT and JOY J. ABBOTT. Plaintiffs, and against DAVID F. CON­ DON and KATHLEEN A. CONDON. Defendants. I shall offer to the highest bidder, at public auction to be held at the Barry County Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan, on the 28th day of June. 1991 at 2:00 p.m. outside the Circuit Courtroom, the following described real estate commonly known at 12793 Case Road, Bellevue. Michigan: Beginning at a point in the center of the road which lies 558.69 feet due east and 1024.71 feet. North 00 degrees 56 minutes west of the South 1 /4 post of Section 18. Town 1 North, Range 7 West, thence North 00 degrees 56 minutes west 295.31 feet: thence South 89 degrees 41 minutes east 786 feet; thence Soulh 00 degrees 28 minutes east 622.31 feet; thence North 89 degrees 41 minutes west 442.94 feet; thence North 00 degrees 56 minutes west 327 feet; thence North 89 degrees 41 minutes west 338 feet, to the point of beginning. Assyria Township, Barry County. Michigan. During the six (6) months Immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed. DAVID O. WOOD Barry County Sheriff JAMES L. JUHNKE (P24416) Attorney for Plaintiffs 835 Golden Avenue Battle Creek, Michigan 49015 Telephone (616) 963-1441 (6/20) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planr.ing/Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on June 25. 1991 at 7:30 p.m. in the Annex Conference Room. County Annex Building at 117 South Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. The following Sections of the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended, wlH be considered for amendment: A-6-91 ARTICLE IV Section 4.42 - Land Divisions New Section. A-7-91 ARTICLE X Section 10.1 • Zoning Compliance Permit Amending section. Interested person desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments, either verbally or In writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. The complete text of the proposed amendments of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W. State St.. Hastings, Michigan, between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Office at 948-4830 for further Information. Nancy L. Boersma, Barry County Clerk (6/20) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Emery R. DeBruine and Anno M. DeBruine, husband and wife to Birmingham Bancorp, a Michigan Corpora­ tion. Mortgage, dated October 29. 1990. and recorded on November 5, 1990, in Liber 507. on page 833. BARRY County Records, and assigned bv said Mortgagee to Mark Backonen by an assign­ ment dated November 9, 1990, and recorded on December 10, 1990, in Liber 509, on page 153. BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mor­ tgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIVE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE DOLLARS AND 72 CENTS ($5,265.72), in­ cluding interest at 17.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 11:00 a.m. o'clock, on June 27, 1991. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. BARRY County. Michigan, and are described os: The North 1/2 of 1 Acre of Land 10 rods east and west by 16 Rods North and South out of the Nor­ theast Corner of the East 25 acres of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 1, Town 1 North, Range 8 West. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 16, 1991 Mark Backonen, Assignee of Mortgagee Trott and Trott Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgagee 31000 Telegraph Rood, Suite 170 Birmingham. Michigan 48010-3411 File <91041039 (6/13) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PtIBLICTION NOTICE Notice of Hearing File No. 91-20597-NC In the matter of Jimmie Roy Ashley. Social Security No. 374-60-1893. TAKE NOTICE: On Thursday, June 20, 1991 at 10:00 a.m. in the probate courtroom, Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of Jimmie Roy Ashley to Jim Ashley. The change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent. 6-3-91 Jimmie Roy Ashley 10625 M-66 North Nashville, Ml 49073 758-3604 (6/6) Watch Your Newsstands June 13th for ... Business and Industry 1991 Tired of hearing those excuses Dear Ann Landers: When I saw your col­ umn from Heartsick in Champaign, III., about the boy who got a girl pregnant and then wasn’t considered the baby's legal father. I lost my cool. These parents are crying and praying now, but why weren’t they saying NO to their 17-year-old son when he was dating a 14-year-o!d girl and staying overnight in her home? Why was all the blame put on the parents of the girl? It is obvious that they behaved foolisly, but why didn’t “Greg’s" parents tell him, "I don’t care what ’Joan’s’ mother says, you are not spending the night with her. ’' So who is going to suffer the most from all this selfishness and stupidity? The baby, that’s who. Since these kids are too young to take on the responsibility of parenthood, was any thought given by their parents to terminating the pregnancy or giving the baby up for adop­ tion so the poor child could have a chance in life? Maybe Greg can turn his life around, but his parents are going to have to get their stuff together and stop wringing their hands because of what other people have done. — Tired of Excuses. Dear Tired: Me. too, but this is the way a lot of people behave. Thanks for the wake-up call. Let’s hope they hear it. Refusing to rent to 18 & under Dear Ann Landers: I was astonished to read in your column that some motels and hotels refuse to rent rooms to persons under the age of 18 under any circumstances and will not rent to persons age 18 to 21 unless they “appear to be mature and respectable.” Do these hotel and motel owners expect a 20-year-old business traveler, an 18-year-old Marine or a 17-year-old student driving to college to sleep in the street? What right does a lodging proprietor have to pass judgment on the “maturity” or “respectability" of paying customers just because they happen to be under 21? Under Montana’s laws, no one over 18 may be discriminated against except in the sale of alcoholic beverages. Persons under 18 have Area Birth Announcements BOY, Jordan Musbach welcomes his brother Travis Wayne, bom May 3, 1991 at Metropolitan Hospital, Grand Rapids. Travis weighed 7 lbs., 14qzs. and was 1936 in. long. Parents are Duane and Deanna Musbach of Woodland. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Studt of Woodland. Mr. and Mrs. Steven Price and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Musbach of Lake Odessa. GIRL, Kacy Elizabeth, born May 14 to Dan and Barb (Case) Hooten. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs., 12 ozs., time: 11:33 p.m. The Hastings Banner’s annual review of local business and Industry. Inside this special publication, you'll find comprehensive stories on the businesses and industries that keep Hastings working. The stories cover everything from the latest developments and plans of the local in­ dustries to reviews of the retail, real estate and housing scene. The business and in­ dustries also tell you their own stories through advertisements, explaining their philosophies and their services. GIRL, Lily Cleona, bom May 14 to Ryan and Heather Patrick, Lake Odessa, weighing 8 lbs., 5 ozs., 2016 in. long, time: 4:22 p.m. GIRL, Emily Anne, bom May 15 to Alan and Stephanie Rohrbacher, Lake Odessa, weighing 6 lbs., 614 ozs., 20 in. long, time: 6:16 p.m. GIRL, Greg and Tricia Duits arc proud to an­ nounce the birth of their daughter, Hannah Grace. She was bom Thursday, May 16, 1991 at 7:17 a.m. at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. She weighed 8 lbs., and was 19!6 in. long, with blue eyes and strawberry blonde hair. The happy grandparents are Roger and Gayle Chase of Woodland, Terry and Pam Mix of Woodland and Ken Duits of Portland. BOY, A.J. Mackenzie Brummel. bom May 17, 1991 at Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids to Lenny and Renee (Sears) Brummel, Grand Rapids, weighing 4 lbs., 15 ozs., time: 3:40 p.m. Gmadparents are Donald and Merle Sears of Nashville and Henry and Betty Brummel of St. Charles. GIRL, Cassaundra Lee. bom May 17 to Denise Holtz and Tony Kidder, Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 9Vi ozs., 20*6 in. long, time: 11:29. BOY, Travis Joel, born May 21, to Brent and Christie Moore, Vermontville, weighing 8 lbs., 1 oz., 21 in. long, lime: 8:16 p.m. BOY, Colby James, bom May 22. to Ronald and Tamera Wilcox, Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 1116 ozs.. 2014 in. long, time: 6:04 p.m. GIRL, Chelsea Elizabeth, bom May 22 to Joe and Patti LaJoye, Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 15M ozs., 21 !6 in. long, time: 4:47 p.m. GIRL, Kelsey Louise, bom May 23 to Debra Ann Metzger, Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 12 ozs., 19’/6 in. long, time: 11:07 a.m. BOY, Cade Todd, bom May 23 to Mary and Todd Dammen. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 1214 ozs., 21V4 in. long, time: 2:57 a.m. Watch for it THURSDAY, JUNE 13 To Subscribe to ... The Hastings Banner Call 948-8051 GIRL, Danielle Lee. bom May 26 to Wes and Lisa Rosenberg. Middleville, weighing 7 lbs., 10 ozs.. 20lri in. long, time: 11:02 p.m. GIRL, Jennifer Renae. born May 27 to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M- Dove. Lake Odessa, weighing 8 lbs., 9 ozs.. 2016 in. long, time: 10:10 a.m. BOY, Nicholas Daniel, born May 27 to Daniel and Phyllis Smith. Vermontville, weighing 8 lbs.. 14*6 ozs.. 22 in. long, time: 5:21 p.m. the same rights as adults except for laws enacted for their protection. If anyone is refused a motel or hotel room in Montana because of age. he or she should notify the authorities and ask that the proprietor be pro­ secuted. States that don’t already have laws barring discrimination against young people in public accommodations should enact them at once. No doubt you will receive many letters re­ counting horror stories from the nation’s in­ nkeepers. They will rant and rave about young people who behaved disgracefully. But a few bad apples should not be permitted to spoil things for the majority who are law­ abiding and decent and I hope you will say so. — M.M., Bozeman, Mont. Dear Bozeman: Thank you for an excellent letter. I’m also sure to hear from many readers who will make the point that hotel and motel rooms should not be made available to minors who want lodging for immoral pur­ poses, but that’s another column. Gem of the Day: A kindergarten class visited the local police station and saw the photos of the 10 most wanted men. One child pointed to a picture and asked if it was really the picture of the person wanted, "Yes," replied the policeman, "Well," inquired the youngster, "why didn’t you keep him when you took his picture?" She needs to rebuilt her Ute Dear Ann Landers: My marriage ended in September of 1990 after 17 years and two children. It was a good marriage but, like most marriages. I’m sure it could have used some work. The end came when my husband attended his high school reunion in a state a thousand miles from home. “Stafi” had not been in touch with any of his classmates since graduation 20 years before. He went to the reunion alone. I stayed home with the children. At the "Get Reacquainted Mixer” he ran into a woman he had known only casually in high school and, according to Stan, "something clicked.” They left the party together, took a long walk and decided in less than an hour that their lives were horrible and they were in love. Two months later, she walked out on a 20-year marriage and three children. Stan walked out on me and our two kids. Our families and friends were in a state of shock and still can’t believe it. Stan and his "miraculous discovery" seem to be Jiving their teen years over again. He is proud of himself for having taken her away from her fa_uly and she is proud of herself for bustin? nis life. If this sounds crazy, let me ass' ■ that it is the God’s honest truth. It has been months since Stan left us and I have tried to find some rational reason for what happened. I come up with nothing. I somehow believe that if there were a sensible explanation, I could recover from this blow and pull myself together. Is it possible that I will be whole again? It would help to hear from others who have lived through a similar situation. Thanks, Ann. — A Florida Wreck. Dear Florida: You are go:ng throug a terri­ ble time, but do not give up hope. You can rebuild your life. I’m sure there are others who have survived what you are now going through, and that they would be willing to share their experiences and give you some moral support. How about it, readers? Neighbor Is being stubborn Dear Ann Landers: I am having a problem with a neighbor who has become extremely unpleasant or more to the point — stubborn. "Mr. L.” ha; a number of large trees that overhang my property. Approximately 75 percent of those tree branches extend over my house, yard and swimming pool. These trees, eucalyptus and pine, shred debris into the swimming pool and make it almost impossible to keep my pool clean. Furthermore, the bran­ ches that overhang my house pose a serious threat. If a high wind should break off any of the limbs they could come crashing onto my home. I have told this neighbor that I would be happy to pay for trimming the branches but he flatly refiises to allow the tree surgeon to have access to his property. I need to know if 1 have a legal right to force this man to trim his trees or to allow my tree surgeon to go into his yard so that he can take off the branches that overhand my property. Sign me — Fed Up and Furious in Northern California. Dear Fed Up: According to Gary Lawson, assistant professor of law at Northwestern University, almost every state would allow you to go ahead and trim the branches if it can be done without trespassing on your neighbor’s land. Forcing the tree owner to trim the branches himself is another matter. In California, courts have sometimes ruled in favor of forcing the tree owner to trim the branches of the trees that threaten a neighbor's property. I suggest that you see a lawyer and ask for his assistance. Planning a wedding? What's right? What's wrong? "The Ann Landers Guide for Brides'’ will relieve your anxiety. Send a self­ addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Brides. c!o Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, 111. 606J1-0562. (In Canada, send $4.45). COPYRIGHT 1991 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE, INC. Woodland News by Catherine Lucas By Guest Reporter Joyce F. Weinbrecht Cathy Lucas is out of the hospital and get­ ting along well. She has been staying with a friend for this week, but will be returning to her daughter’s home about June 5. If all goes as expected, she will return to Woodland about June 12. Memorial Day services were held at Woodland Memorial Park on Monday, May 27. Doug McKenzie made the opening remarks and gave the welcome. The Rev. Allen gave the opening prayer and was the principal speaker for the service. Harold Stan­ nard gave the roll call of the men and women who have served in the military from the Woodland area, including those from the re­ cent Persian Gulf conflict. Paul Geiger, one of a small number of World War I veterans from the area who is still living, was in atten­ dance at the service. The park was impressive with the many flowers placed by families and friends of those at rest there and the fluttering of the red, white and blue of the American flags placed on the graves of the veterans. The color guard presented the American flag. Music was supplied by the Lakewood Band. David Pugh played the taps which had a repeat from the distance. Dinner guests at the home of Galen and Shirley Kilmer on Memorial Day were Betty and Glendon Curtis and Norma and Duane Clum. Jean Burlke had surgery at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, last week. She is recovering well and ready to have visitors for short intervals. Cards will reach her if sent to Room 609 at Sparrow Hospital. The Kilpatrick Missionary Society will meet on Wednesday, June 12. Dinner will be at noon. The Woodland Women’s Study Club has planned a picnic lunch at the home of Betty and John Hynes, 6873 Carlton Center Road, (M-43) on Tuesday, June 11. Albert (Hap) Shellenbarger, of 7644 Martin Road, Lake Odessa, passed away Thursday. May 30, at Thomapple Manor, where he had been a patient for a short time. Services were held June 1 at the Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel. Rudy Othmer of 10247 Coats Grove Road, Woodland, passed away on Saturday, June 1, where he had been recovering from.surgery following a fractured hip. Rudy was 92 years old. Frank Steinhout of Woodland suffered a stroke last week. He was transferred to Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, where he will receive physical therapy. Frank is missed in the Village of Woodland. They send best wishes for a speedy comeback. The Rural School Committee was asking for help in identifying the Woodland High School basketball team that played in the alumni game against the Rogers sisters in last week’s column. Two more players from that team have been located. Freshmen in 1940, Lucille Gardner Kruger and Lynette Smith were on the team. Andy Tyler, son of Dee and Gordon Tyler arrived home from Saudi Arabia on May 21. He was welcomed home by the village with signs on the stores and a gathering of family and friends. Andy will return to Fort Riley June 15. Louis Kruger has been spending some time visiting with his family in Woodland and throughout Michigan. He practiced some engineering techniques recently when he put together a tricycle for his nephew. Louis had one problem; he had several parts left over and the tricycle was a bit on the wobbly side. Better luck with your next project, Louie. Anyone who wants to ha^e an item placed in the Woodland News column may do so by calling Joyce Weinbrecht at 945-5471. Thank you to everyone who has helped with the col­ umn while Cathy is away. NASHVILLE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER “Offering New Therapies Not Available at Other Area Clinics” • • • • • Therapeutic Muscle Massage Heat and Cold Treatments Special Therapy Machines Gentle Manipulations Appointments Available Same Day NEW PATIENT SPECIAL SOC00 । Examination, X-Rays, • and Treatment Z.0 MUST BRING COUPON TO REDEEM OFFER • EXPIRES 6/91 Most Insurances Accepted - Open 6 Days A wee" 127 S. Main Street, Nashville • Ph. 852-2070 I l l l l �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 6. 1991 — Page 9 From Time to Time... By Esther Walton Historic Hastings businesses in 1936 uowntown Hastings in the 1930s. For the last two weeks, this column has featured retail businesses that were in Hastings in 1936. Along with the 1936 businesses was an up­ date about their descendants. This week we present businesses that no longer exist, except in the memories of people old enough to remember 55 years ago. Mark’s Store Located at 151 West State St., this store was opened in 1926, and in 1927 Russell Smelker was appointed manager. Under his management the store has continued to grow until today (1936). Mark’s carries one of the largest stocks of auto accessories and parts in Barry County. It also carries a complete line of radio and spor­ ting goods. John Bulling and Son This firm was organized by John Bulling in 1902, selling organs, pianos and phonographs at Woodland. In company with his wife, it was Mr. Bulling’s custom to take his horse and wagon. Loan on a piano or organ and go through the country canvassing until the instrument was sold. When commercial radio sets were first manufactured. Bulling's pioneered in this Held, being the first exclusive radio dealer in Barry County. In 1928 his son, Rolfe, opened a display of radios in Hastings, and up to the present time (1936), the firm has added many electrical Sp1 pliances. For 12 years they have handled Sparton products and have sold nearly 1,500 radio sets. Last year 14 truckloads of Sparton Electrical refrigerators were brought into Hastings. In rereading this 55 years later, one wonders what was the big deal with 1,500 radios and 14 truckloads of refrigerators. The big deal then was the running of rural elec­ trical lines in the county, therefore, making available electrical appliances to the rural folks. If you lived in rural Barry County at that time, it was like having cable TV come to your door. The Bullings remolded the store at 139 W. State St., making it one of the largest ap­ pliances stores in town. John Bulling died in 1967. The business was sold to Ruben Wood. Waters Clothes Shop The Waters Clothes Shop originated in 1920, on Sept. 28, as a partnership between Thomas E. Waters and his son. Ray. The firm was named Thos. Waters and Son. This partnership continued for 12 years un­ til the death of Thomas E. Waters in 1932. On Oct. 22, 1932, the Water Clothes Shop was re-opened in the same location (138 E. State St.) by Ray Waters. Mr. Waters has been connected with the retail clothing business in Hastings for the past 27 years, working previously for the Godfrey Clothing Store, Loppenthien’s and Frandscn’s. Ray Waters sold his business in 1948 to Bun McPharlin. who owned and ran the business until 1971. In 1971, McPharlin closed the business and retired. Hinman’s The Big Little Store Located at 829 North Michigan Ave., this store was purchased Aug. 15, 1926, by William L. and Charles H. Hinman, father and son. This co-partnership was operated in the same location for 10 years. 1936 marks the 47th anniversary in the grocery business for W.L. Hinrnan, who started in 1889 at Thompson’s Station, a small lumber camp town, which is now known as Soulh Branch in Orgemaw County. Mr. Hin­ man Sr. has seen the grocery business develop from the old days of the "cracker barrel” to the present modem days of electric refrigera­ tion and “quick delivery service.” The present location of the store and its complete line of groceries and meats make an •deal trading place for all north side patrons, and with their modem delivery system of four deliveries daily. Hinman’s serve customers in every part of the city. It really lives up to its name of being a “Big Little Store.” The site is now being used for a pizza store and is named North Side Pizza. T.S. Baird Clothing Store Established by R. Kirk Grant in the 1880s, this store, by 1936, nas continued in business for more than 50 years as a store for men and boys. F. G. Chidester and E.A. Burton purchased the store in 1894 and operated it together for some years. Mr. Chidester later bought Mr. Burton’s interest and continued to run the store until 1927. At that time, in defiance of all superstition, it was purchased on Friday, the 13th of May, by the firm of Hiler and Baird. Mr. Baird moved to Hastings from Ionia and managed the store for three and a half years. He then bought Mr. Hiler’s interest in the business and has been owner and operator of the store since 1931. Mr. Baird sold his interest in the store to his son-in-law. Steward Cleveland who in turn sold it to his son. The business was sold to County Squire in 1971 and it closed in 1991. This men’s and boys’ store started an in­ novative idea in the 1880s, when speciality stores were very new, it was lhe first such store in Hastings. It lasted for more than 100 years, but now speciality stores are rare, and large mall stores are the place to find clothing. In the closing of this store it was the last of the speciality men’s and boy’s store in Hastings. Hall W.A. Hall purchased his first business, in~ 1899 from Ira Van Vaiken burg, a hardware business, then located on the comer of Court and Jefferson streets. Mr. Hall had received his early training in the hardware and farm implement business with W.F. Powers, then later with lhe wellknown Goodyear Bros. In 1913, he built his present building at 205 S. Jefferson and from 1913 to 1918 the store included a complete line of farm machinery, in addition to the "hardware and furniture. Because"of ill health in 1918, it became necessary to close out the farm implement line. • Several of Hastings’ prominent businessmen received their early training under Mr. Hall in this store. After working for him, they branched out into places of business of their own. The W.T. Hall store prides itself especially on its fine window display, of which they have always made a feature. Mr. Hall in 1936 held the position of being the oldest merchant in Hastings. He finally retired in 1962 at the age of 93, and the store was closed. It was later converted into the True Value Toys Bikes and Sports store. Many of the Hall store fixtures found their way to Charlton Park’s Historic Village. Crue’s Shoe Store Located at 104 E. State St., next door to the Hastings City Bank, this store succeeded the Ironside Shoe Store, which was established here in Hastings about 1911. Mr. Crue first entered this store as a partner of Harold Smith in 1929, and in 1935 the partnership was dissolved. Mr. Crue continued alone, at which time the name was changed to Crue’s Shoe Store and a complete new stock purchased. A Paper Outlet store now occupies the location. R.K. Hurd Mr. Hurd, owner and operator of this agen­ cy, started in the automobile business in 1924 with the Chevrolet Motor Co. After several years with the company as district manager of the northwestern part of Michigan, he came to Hastings in November 1928 and opened a garage in the building they now (1936) occupy at 301 E. State St. Before moving into this building it was completely remodeled and redecorated. Since opening here, the agency has sold close to 3.000 new and used cars. Many Chevrolet dealers have been in town and some time in the future there will be an article on automobile dealers in Hastings. Currently the Chevrolet dealer is Andrus on S. Hanover Street. Hastings Cut Rate Shoe Store W. H. Brockway first started this store in 1923 at 237 W. State St. The business con­ tinued until 1931, when it was removed to its present location at 114 W. State. Featuring shoes at cut rate prices, the store does a large volume of business. The stock in­ cludes several nationally-knov n brands. The store was later sold to me Birke family, who owu-d it until the 1980s. After the shoe store closed. Hallmark Cards took over the space. Andrus Service Station Frank Andrus, owner and operator of this super-service station, started in busincs., in 1922 at 218 E. State St. in the old Freer building dealing in batteries and electrical work exclusively until 1925, when he added tires and a repair department. He continued business under this arrange­ ment until 1932, when he purchased the ground on the Southwest comer of Jefferson and Court streets. He then erected a fully equipped Super-Service Station and moved his business to this new location in February of that year. Mr. Andrus renders a specialized service which includes tires, gasoline, oil, lubrication service, washing, electrical service, batteries and accessories. Presently the building belongs to the Hastings City Bank. Wallace Grocery and Feed Store Walter Wallace, feed and grocery mer­ chant, first moved to Hastings in 1919, at which time he and Earl Bumford purchased the East Side grocery from Jay Mead. In 1928, he sold his interest back to Mr. Mead and purchased the feed and seed store owned by John McLravy. He continued to operate this store until 1933, at which time he decided to expand the business, and to accomplish this he moved the store to the Bert Withey store building and ad­ ded a line of grociers. This end of the business increased to such an extent that in March of this year (1936), he found it necessary to again separate the two lines. Re-renting the building he formerly oc­ cupied, he moved the feed and seed business to this store and has operated both stores since that time. Mr. Wallace employs five men in the two stores. The grocery store was located at 237 W. State, which is now the driveway to the Na­ tional Bank. Universal Garage Company The Stebbins Auto Company, which was organized by F.W. Stebbins, started selling Ford cars in Hastings and Barry County in 1911. At that time there were only about five or six Model T cars in the county. The firm continued until the spring of 1917, when C.W. Wespinter joined F.W. Stebbins in a partnership, known as the Universal Garage Company. They erected a building at the southeast comer of Court and Church streets and have continued the business up to the present time (1936). In 1920, they purchased what was known as the Frank Hoos property, located just east of the garage building, which is now used as a second-hand car display lot. This site is presently the location of the Hastings City Bank. Many other businesses operated during 1936. Some of these were not advertisers in the Banner. * Others were not mentioned in these three articles for various reasons, mostly the loca­ tion was difficult to find. Not mentioned in the historical column, but mentioned in the 1936 Banner were: C. Thomas Store, Clyde Wilcox Florist, and Miller Furniture Store, which was written about on Dec. 12, 1985. Industrial businsses mentioned in 1936 were written about previously. They are the Hastings Manufacturing Co., The Viking Co., International Seal and Lock; Hastings Table Co., The Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair Co. and the E.W. Bliss. Legal Notices MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James Robert Mayne, and D. Michele Mayne, his wife (original mortgagors) to Exchange Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 3. 1987 and recorded on February 10. 1987. in Liber 446. on page 706. Barry County Records, and assigned by mesne assignment to BancPIus Mor­ tgage Corporation. San Antonio. Texas, by on assignment dated October 31. 1987, and recorded on November 16, 1987, in Liber 459. on page 541. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mor­ tgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY FOUR DOLLARS AND 45 CENTS ($53,534.45). including interest at 8.50% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 11:00 a.m. o'clock, on July 11, 1991. Said premises are situated In CITY OF HASTINGS, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 68 of SMITH S LAKEVIEW ESTATES NUMBER 1. according to the recorded plat thereof, as record­ ed in Liber 5 of plats on page 2. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, In which (.use the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: Moy 30. 1991 Trott and Trott Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgagee 31000 telegraph Rood. Suite 170 Birmingham, Michigan 48010-3411 File *91051058 BancPIus Mortgage Corporation. Assignee of Mortgagee (6/20) uf Michigan _jate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Estate Str File No. 91-20594-SE Estate of GERALD H. TUNGATE. DECEASED Social Security No. 385-01-1351. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On Monday. June 24. 1991 at 9:30 a.m.. In the probate courtroom. Hostings, Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of John Barnett requesting that John Barnett be ap­ pointed personal repesentative of the estate of Gerald H. Tungate, who lived at 10641 Manning Lake Road. Delton, Michigan and who died May 10. 1991; and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated December 14. 1987 be admitted to probate. It also is requested that the .neirs at law of said deceased be determined. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative w thin 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the esta*e will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. June 4. 1991 Richard J. Hudson (Pl5220) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE & FISHER 607 North Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 JOHN BARNETT By: Richard J. Hudson Address of Personal Representative 903 E. Mill, Hastings. Ml 49058 (6/6) 55 or older? We’ve just reduced the cost of homeowners insurance 30%! Here's why! Our statistics show that homeowners 55 and older have fewer and less costly losses than other age groups. So it’s only fair to charge you less for your homeowners insurance. v4uto-Oumm Insurance Gi7/...948-8051 for Banner Classifieds 7hiNo Contact your local Auto-Owners agent, listed in the fellow Pages under Insurance. the best way to reach Barry County’s weekend and tourist MARKET EVERY WEEK in the WEEKENDER Over 19,000 copies weekly! Every year J-Ad Graphics produces a summer fun publication packed with ideas of where to go, what’s going on and all the merchant’s specials. This year we’re going to offer the market to our advertisers EVERY WEEK. With our Weekender publication you’ll hit the entire Barry County plus over 2,000 extended circulation at parks and recreation areas. Don’t miss a single issue...look for your Weekender every week! Got an idea for information and features we should cover ... give us a call! �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 6, 1991 Super playground opens in Lake Odessa J-Ad Graphics News Service LAKE ODESSA - A 7,500-square foot wooden playground super structure in Lake Odessa was completed and dedicated Sunday after over 400 volunteers spent five days building it in an old fashioned "barn raising" of sorts. The playground was the mission of Project Care, a committee of people driven to send a message to children: "Don't take chances with your lives." Spearheading the project were Allen and Linda Swift, who took on the task in mem­ ory of their late son, Thomas Adams Swift, who died in a car/train accident on Labor Day weekend, 1989. The playground, dubbed Swifty’s PLACE (Pals Love and Care Enough), bears plagues commemorating young people who have died. The Swift's hope children enjoying the many features of the playground will heed the statements made by those memorials. The 7,500 foot playground is completed and ready for use. Nearly 50 memorial plaques will be mounted on the playground to remind children that they are mortal and can lose their lives. Here, the name ol Austin Robert Wildman is attached by volunteers. The first day of construction last Wednesday was spent sanding boards and digging post holes. Nearly 500 people anxiously await the opening of Swifty's PLACE in Lake Odessa Sunday. Here, children vie for the chance to draw the winning playhouse raffle ticket before being turned loose on the newly built playground. Lake Odessa Police Chief Glenn Oesgranges lends his skills to the project. Legal Notice NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF MORTGAGE by Advertisement To: Donald F. Herrick Anne K. Herrick 5999 Lammers Road Hastings, Michigan. 49058 DEFAULT having been mode in the condition of a certain mortgage made the 12th day of Moy, 1989, by Donald F. Herrick and Anne K. Herrick, his wife, 5999 Lammers Rood, Hastings, Michigan, as Mor­ tgagor, to Secured Equities, Inc., a Michigan Cor­ poration, 2035 Hogback Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan, as Mortgagee, and recorded May 15, 1989, In Liber 482. Page 405, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due and un­ paid. as of April <8. 1991, the date the mortgage balance was declared due and payable, the sum of $61,599.67 matured principal; and the further sum of $3,732.55, which sum represents accrued in­ terest at 15%. As a result, as of April 18. 1991, the total amount due on said mortgage is $65,332.22. No suit or proceeding at law or equity has been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgage, and the power of sale contained in said mortgage having become operative by reason of such default; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on June 14. 1991, at 2:00 p.m., "at the South entrance of the Borry County Courthouse in the City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, the lands and premises secured by such mortgage, will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the pur­ pose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid upon said mortgage, together with legal costs, accrued interest, and charges of sale, including an attorney f«> as provided by law and in said mortgage. The lands and premises secured by said mor­ tgage are located in the Township of Hope, Barry County. Michigan, and described as follows, towlt: Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 11. T2N, R9W. distant North 150 feet from the Southwest corner of said Section 11; thence North 208.71 feet; along the West line of said Section; thence East 208.71 feet, thence Soulh 208.71 feet; thence West 208.71 feet, parallel with the South line of said Section, to the Place of Beginning. The redemption period shall expire at the end of six (6) months from the date of sale. Dated: April 25. 1991 Karl R. Frankena (P13641) Conlin, McKenney & Philbrick. P.C. Attorneys for Secured Equities. Inc. 700 City Center Building Ann Arbor. Michigan, 48104 (313) 761-9000 (6/6) Workers put the finishing touches onto a 'vicious dragon" and its curly slide tail, one of the many Swifty's PLACE attractions. Architectural and construction consultant Sarah Jones supervises as the playground progresses. Youngsters try out the newly built playground while over head hangs the name of James E. Austin, 1975-1990. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 6. 1991 — Page 11 Historical Society plans poetry contest; American flag is theme By Mike Hook The Barry County Historical Society has announced its first poetry contest since the society was first founded in 1964. The contest will be open to professional and non-professional poets of Barry County. En­ tries will be judged in different age brackets and winners will receive gift certificates from area businesses in Barry County. There will be no cost to enter. Winning poems will be published in Barry County publications and displayed at the Barry County Historical Society booth at this year’s Summerfest in August, at Hastings. The theme for the poetry contest is: “The American Flag." “The Barry County Historical Society is excited about holding our first poetry contest," says Committee Chair­ man Jane Barlow. "With the recent victory in the Gulf War, Americans are truly proud of our country’s flag and what it stands for. Besides, who knows? There might be some undiscovered poets out there, who might never be known, and this contest gives a real­ ly good opportunity for everyone to display their talents." Serving on the committee with Barlow are Historical Society members Diana Phillips and Ed McPharlin. Judging the poet contest will be area known poets Elizabeth Underwood and Phyllis Set­ tles, both from Hastings, and Norma Blair from Middleville. The winning poem also will be featured in the Barry County Historical Society’s pro­ gram book, for the 1991-92 issue, which will be available in October at the society’s annual banquet. Rules for the contest are: The poet must be a resident of Barry County. Poet Phyllis Settles (standing) shows Diana Phillips, Ed McPharlin, Chair­ man Jane Barlow, and poet Norma Blair rules for the Barry County Historical Society’s first poem contest. (Photo by Mike Hook) Poems entered may be typed or neatly handwritten, must be doubled spaced, with a line limit of 20. Entries will be judged on originality and sincerity, and no more than three poems can be entered per person. One poem to a page will be allowed. The poet’s name, address, telephone number and age, must be placed in the lower lefthand comer on each entered. Three age brackets will be available, 10 years and under, 11 to 18, and 19 and over. Send or bring entries to the Hastings Public Library-Poetry Contest, 121 Church St., Hastings. 49058. If poems are to be returned, they must in­ clude a self-addressed stamped envelope. Deadline is July 31, and entries must have a postmark of no later than the deadline date. The Barry County Historical Society is not responsible for lost or stolen entries. If anyone has any questions, they can telephone Norma Blair at 795-7503 or Jane Barlow at 945-3200, evenings. Watershed group plans expedition The Thomapple River Watershed Group, a recently formed citizen’s group whose focus is to protect and improve the river and its tributaries,, is organizing a canoe expedition on the Thomapple River June 20-23. Information on the expedition will be available at its next meeting June 13. Par­ ticipation in the group is open to interested citizens, representatives of local units of government, and members of service, business and conversation clubs. Bob Shaffer, Barry County Drain Commis- sioner, will speak at the meeting. He will ex­ plain the role and responsibilities of a drain commissioner and will detail what kind of resources and information he can provide to the grovo. The meeting is free and open to the public. The Thomapple River Watershed Group began as pan of the West Michigan En­ vironmental Action Council’s (WMEAC) ef­ forts to organize watershed groups on the seven major tributaries to the Grand River. Representatives from these subwatershed groups and others met in April to form the Grand River Citizens Watershed council ' (GRCWC). The GRCWC will provide a means of coor­ dinating citizen water quality efforts m the watershed. WMEAC’s efforts arc supported by the Grand Rapids Foundation. Send...The Reading a family affair at Hastings Library Kevin (left) and Alicia (right) join their father Dennis Cooney and little sister Allison as they practice for the Hastings Public Library's 16-hour "Read-A-Thon" June 16. Sign-up sheets for half-hour time slots are at the library. Kids can read to adults or adults can read to kids. The Read-A-Thon will kick of the library's Summer Reading Club which runs from June 3 to August 3. For more information call 945- BANNER to afriend. It makes an ideal gift! Call Us to Subscribe: (616)948-8051 There are lots of clubs around... ... but not that have all the benefits of ours. 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Invoices read: Carlton Equipment Co$1.464.00 Cottage Gardens Inc3,645.00 General Alum & Chemical Corp2,084.31 Hastings Sanitary Service1,183.00 Jones & Henry Eng6,672.85 Marblehead Lime1,883.00 State of Michigan MMBA Public Finance Conference Traverse City (White) with necessary expenses. May 22-24125.00 Owen Ames Kimball5.670.00 Steams Drilling Co1.020.00 W.W. Engineering & Science.....3.697.33 Moe Corp14.637.00 Consolidated Gov't Serv1.274.17 Sharp1.068.02 Moved by White, supported by Cusack that the above invoices be approved as read, with Coun­ cilperson White allowed to attend Public Finance Conference in Traverse City May 22-24, with necessary expenses. Yeas: Jasperse, Campbell. Brower, White, Watson, Walton, Spencer, Cusack. Absent: None. Carried. 4. Moved by Brower, supported by Walton that the invoice of $210 to MACP be approved with $160.00 to come from Designated Training Fund, and AAACP $89.00; Lansing Community College $82.00; Kalamazoo Valley Community College $20.00; K jHogg Community College $90.00 all to be approved from Designated Training Fund with pro­ per budget adjustment to 0101 -301 -960.20. Yeas: Cusack, Spencer, Walton, Watson, White, Brower, Campbell, Jasperse. Absent: None. Carried. 5. .Moved by White, supported by Walton that the Treasurer be allowed to attend certification class in Mt. Pleasant, at Central Michigan Universi­ ty at $495.00 with necessary expenses June 2-7. (Michigan Treasurers Institute.) Yeas: Jasperse, Campbell, Brower, White, Watson, Walton, Spencer, Cusack. Absent: None. Carried. 6. Mayor Gray passed out the itinerary for Mayor Exchange May 15, 16. 7. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the letter of May 2, from Sgt. Charles Cross exten­ ding on invitation to the DARE graduation at Cen­ tral Auditorium May 31, at 9:00 a.m. be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 8. Mayor Gray reminded Council that the YMCA will be hosting the 1991 Corporate Olympics Moy 10, and 11, at Fish Hatchery Park. 9. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Spencer that the letter of April 29, from Rutland Charter Township Robert Edwards, Supervisor, requesting a meeting to discuss the City accepting the township as a sewage customer be referred to the Water and Sewer Committee. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 10. Moved by Campbell, supported by Spencer that the letter of April 26, from the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, requesting a route change in the 4fh of July parade be approved under the direction of the Chief of Police. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 11. Moved by Campbell, supported by Cusack that the letter of Moy 2. from Barry County Coor­ dinator, Judy Peterson, requesting the city select a picture or document representing our unit of government to be framed at our expense to be hung in the Court House, be referred to Historian Esther Walton to select a picture and bring back to council for approval. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 12. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Cusack that the letter of May 7, from the Michigan Historical Commission informing the City that the Central Elementary School and Auditorium at 509 S. Broadway, have been listed in the State Register of Historic Sites, be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 13. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the recommendation of the Parks Committee to approve the letter of April 20. from Fiberfest 91, for a Fiber Art Show in the Arts Hatchery Building August 14-17, under the direction of the Director of Public Services, but to deny the request for a small petting zoo as our ordinance doesn't allow animals in the parks. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 14. Moved by Campbell, supported by Jasperse that the request from R. Winegar, of the U.S. Post Office requesting a collection box be placed on the SE corner of S. Market and W. Court be referred to the Street Committee. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 15. Moved by White, supported by Walton, that the request from Cedar Creek Bible Church to use Bob King Park on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays dur­ ing June, July, and August, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. and Fish Hatchery Public Services as recommended by the Porks Committee. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 16. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Spencer ihot the resignation dated May 13. from Richard A. Beduhn from the Downtown Development Authori­ ty be received with regrets and a letter of thanks sent. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 17. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the letter of May 9, from Consolidated Risk Management Services stating that effective April 29, their real property appraisal division Con­ solidated Governmental Services (CGS) was sold to a group of employees of CGS, be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 18. Moved by White, supported by Jasperse, that a resolution on cost cutting measures for the Presidential Preference Primary be adopted and sent to parties stated in the resolution. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 19. Moved by Watson, supported by Wh’te that a Public Hearing be sei for May 28, at 7:45 p.m. to Determine the Necessity of a Special Assessment District in downtown. Yeos: All. Nays: One. Spencer. Carried. 20. Moved by Watson, supported by Brower that the estimate from the Director of Public Services for the Special Assessment District for $16,500 be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Nays: One. Spencer. Carried. 21. Councilperson Watson asked the City At­ torney to prepare a resolution for the May 28, meeting for the Determining of the Necessity of the SAD. 22. Moved by Jasperse. supported by White that the May 6, Planning Commission minutes be received and placed on file. Planning Chairman Jasperse stated they will be working on the Master Plan at the next several meetings and that Council Is welcome to attend. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 23. Councilmember Campbell stated that the matter concerning N. Wilson St. referred to the Street Committee at the lest meeting has been taken care of and that there was no pollution, there were some trees that had been burnt. 24. Councilmember Campbell reported that the petition dated April 16. concerning E. Grant water problems, received at the 4/22 meeting is being studied. The run off water from undeveloped pro­ perty to the North is the problem and will take a lot of money and developing and the matter will stay in committee. 25. Moved by Campbell, supported by Cusack that the bids for a tractor and mower for the parks from Thornapple Valley Equipment $8,238; Miller West. Inc. $9,527; Maple Valley Implement, Inc. $9,722 go to the low bidder. Thornapple Valley Equipment Co. for $8,238. Yeas: Cusack, Spenro,-, rvalton, Watson. White. Brower. Campbell, Jasperse. Absent: None. Carried. 26. Moved by Spence supported by White ttvo* the resolution to set ' ,-ublic hearing for Sanitary Sewer and Water *’ an Marshall from Market to Young be prepares. Spencer also reported that the Water and Sewer Committee will be meeting with Jones and Henry on Wednesday, May 29, at 6:00 p.m. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 27. Moved by Cusack, supported by White, that the Revenue and Budget Status reports and Trial Balance for 3/31 /91 be received and pieced on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 28. Moved by Cusack, supported by Brower that council grant an extension on the 91 /92 budget for four weeks to complete the process due to correc­ tion of figures from the Assessors office. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 29. Moved by Cusack, supported by Campbell that the appraisals on property adding to the Water system be referred to the Wafer and Sewer Committee. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 30. Moved by White, supported by Walton that the 4/4 request from the Summerfest Committee to use Fish Hatchery Park August 22-24 for sporting events be approved under the Director of Public Services and liability insurance be provided and the food vendor be non profit such as Band Booster or Athletic Association. Yeas: Jasperse. Campbell, Brower, White, Watson, Walton, Spencer, Cusock. Absent: None. Carried. 31. Moved by White, supported by Jasperse that the April 15, request from the Hastings Lions Club to build a wheelchair accessible dock at Fish Hat­ chery Park be allowed undor the Direction of the Director of Public Services. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 32. Moved by White, supported by Walton that the May 1, letter from Delta Dental with new rates be approved, and the Insurance Committee be authorized to explore looking into self insurance for the dental portion. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 33. Moved by Spencer, supported by Campbell that the Porks Committee explore the possibility of having pay phones In the City Parks. Yeas: All. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. 34. Councilmember Brower stated that the Fire Chief has the new Fire Truck in the lot for viewing. 35. Mayor Gray stated that Americable Interna­ tional has strung cable, their dish is ready to ship, and tower is ready to be built. 36. Moved by Campbell, supported by Jasperse that JEDC director Joe Rahn be allowed to amend the Notice of Intent for the Department of Com­ merce, CDBG Grant approved at the last meeting, for the Hotel Project, to change the State share from $200,000 to $220,000 to cover administration and audit fees. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 37. Moved by Campbell, supported by Jasperse, that the Mens Softball Association be allowed to use Fish Hatchery Pork from May thru September on Wednesday. Thursday and Friday evenings, and they will help maintain the field as in the past and supply proof of insurance with the City named as additional insured, under the direction of the Director of Public Services. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 38. Mayor Gray proclaimed Wednesday and Thursday, May 15 and 16 as Mayor Exchange Day In Hastings. 39. Mayor Gray reported that the Building In­ spectors report would be delayed until the next meeting. 40. City Attorney Fisher stated that the In­ surance carrier has notified the City that the liabili­ ty cose with Gless, Hastings Hotel, that the Court of Appeals os concurred with the previous court decision. Also the matter of Jeff Bennett, Conten­ tful Casualty has been settled and the AMorney has the bond money In his trust account and upon a signed release will be given to the city. Moved by Jasperse, supported by White that the proposed settlement with Bennett on Frances St. street Im­ provements be approved. Yeos: Cusock. Spencer. Waltpn, Watson, White. Brower, Campbell, Jasperse. Absent; None. Carried. 41. Mayor Gray acknowledged Kelly VanDenberg, daughter of City Dispatcher, Sandy VanDenberg, as Validictorian of 1991 Hastings High School with a 4.0. Councilman White also stated that Kelly was the Youth of the Month In Ex­ change Club for her many outstanding activities. 42. Moved by Campbell, supported by Cusock to recess for 10 minutes before going Into Closed Ses­ sion to discuss purchose of property at 8:40 p.m. Yeas: Jasperse, Campbell, Brower. White. Wat­ son, Walton, Spencer, Cusock. Absent: None. Carried. 43. Return to open session at 9:25 p.m. 44. Moved by Campbell, supported by Spencer to adjourn at 9:25 p.m. Read and approved: Mary Lou Gray, Mayor Sharon Vickery, City Clerk (6/6)- State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBUtTION NOTICE Deceased Estate File No. 91-20595-SE Estate of ALVY L. HAVENS, DECEASED Social Security No. 311-01-0642. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or rd. fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On June 24. 1991 at 9:30 a.m., in the probate courtroom, Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing was/wlll be held on the petition of Thomas E. Havens requesting that Thomas E. Havens be ap­ pointed personal representative of the estate of Alvy L. Havens, Deceased, who lived at 435 E. Col­ fax, Hastings, Michigan and who died May 20, 1991; and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated November 2, 1988 be admitted to probate, it also is requested that the heirs at law of said deceased be determined. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice. Notice Is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. May 31, 1991 Richard J. Hudson (PI5220) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE AND FISHER 607 North Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 THOMAS E. HAVENS By: Richard J. Hudson Address of Personal Representative 1545 Sioux Trail, Niles, Ml 49120 (6/6) Don’t smoke and save: •$10,000 bj<»21 •$50,000 bj «t D •SlOO.OOObTMtM •$250,000 by agt 49 •$500 000 br <i57 •$1000,000 bj 65 AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 6, 1991 The Outdoor ffl) Outlook... by— Steve Hayes Imagine yourself easing into the shallows to work slab-size bluegills on the beds. You're using a spinning rod with a small popper and a plastic bubble for weight. Your cast flies true, but the float smacks the surface, creating a commotion that sends everything racing for the depths. Now imagine yourself in the same situation, but this time you reach for your fly rod. On your forward cast, your popper falls lightly on the surface like a tiny insect. The fish, although somewhat skittish, don't race for the depths. After twitching the popper twice, a whopper rises slowly to the surface inhaling your offering. Your rod tip bends deeply as he tries to rid himself of the hook, but it’s already too late. After a valiant struggle, he's finally yours. Although the art of casting with a fly rod does require some practice and patience, it certainly is not overly complex or difficult for the average fisherman to master. Once you’ve learned the basics, you’ll discover a new dimension in your fishing that you probably were never even aware of. Unlike spin and spincast fishing in which the weight of the lure is used for casting, fly fishing depends on the weight of the line for casting. The size and wind resistance of your fly determine the fly line size required. Larger flies require larger lines. For example, a trout fisherman casting flies with small number 14 and 16-size hooks may choose a four or five weight line while another fisherman pursuing bluegills with slightly larger and more wind resistant poppers and spiders would do w-ell to use a six or seven weight line. Several dozen variations of fly lines flood the market today, offering fishermen a tremendous number of options. Lines differ not only by quality but also be design. The three basic taper styles include double tapered lines (tapers on each end), weight forward lines, with a taper on one end only, and level lines which have a uniform diameter from one to the other. Lines may also be floating, sink­ ing, or floating with a sinking tip. Although each line has its own applications, most begin­ ners fishing on inland lakes and streams would do well by choosing a good weight­ forward floating line (properly sized) simply because it will be the easiest line to cast and control while offering a great deal of versatility. After you've determined which line is best for you, you’re ready to choose a fly rod. Rods are rated for specific fly line sizes and will almost always be marked as such. If you’re planning on fishing for bluegill with a size six or seven weight line, most suitable rods will be in the eight to nine foot class. The material a rod is made of is less important than the size line it is rated for, so be sure you choose the proper size. The main purpose of a fly reel is to hold the line. One need not be as concerned with fin­ ding a good reel as much as finding a good line. However, better fly reels are often smoother operating, are constructed of lighter materials, and are built with superior dray systems. Fly casting will require some practice to become proficient. However, its not necessary to be able to cast long distances to catch fish. Casts of twenty to thirty feet are adequate. When done property, you’ll find fly fishing to be very fun, simple, and rewarding. Barry County Track & Field Leaders • BOYS • HIGH JUMP 1. Chad Sitzer, Middleville...................... 6-2 2. Matt Brown, Hastings........................ 6-1 3. Doug Tlgchelaar, Delton.................... 6-0 SHOT PUT 1. Chris Youngs, Hastings................ 54-6V* 2. Chad Lundquist, Hastings............ 47-5V4 3. Kevin Cheeseman, Maple Valley .. .46-6 3200 M RELAY 1. Delton • Fetrow, Whitlock, Newman, Taylor.............................. 8:21.4 2. Hastings • Belcher, Schulze, Thayer, Nell...................................... 8:38.0 3. Maple Valley - Grinage, Casteeie, Edinger, Patrick.............................. 8:38.7 110 M HURDLES 1. Dave Skinner, Delton........................ 16.0 2. Tom Brandt, Hastings....................... 16.4 3. Travis Williams, Hastings................ 16.7 LONG JUMP 1. Derek Gonzales, Hastings.................21-6 2. Chip Reese, Maple Valley.............21-3V4 3. Dave Moore, Hastings.................. 2O-7Vi 100 M DASH 1. AM Alex Hall, Delton........................... 11.2 Matt Haywood, Hastings...................11.2 3. Derek Freridge, Hastings.................... 11.4 DISCUS 1. John Kelley, Lakewood................. 143-11 2. Jay Annen, Delton .................... 141-10Vz 3. Chad Lundquist, Hastings...............141-8 800 M RELAY 1. Hastings • Freridge, Gonzales, Moore, Brandt.................................. 1:34.2 2. Delton - Dawa, Doty, Graves, Hall .................................... 1:36.0 3. Maple Valley • Morawskl, Grinage, Reese, Moore.................................. 1:38.0 1600 M RUN 1. Brad Thayer, Hastings.................... 4:44.0 2. Greg Neuman, Delton.................... 4:44.2 3. Mark McNutt, Middleville...............4:48.0 400 M RELAY 1. Hastings - Peterson, Gonzales, Moore, Freridge.................................. 44.7 2. Delton - Dawe, Doty, Graves, Hall........................................ 45.7 3. Maple Valley - Snyder, Reynolds, Eye, Morawskl.................................... 47.9 400 M RUN 1. Aaron Patrick, Maple Valley............ 51.3 2. Derek Gonzales, Hastings.................51.8 3. Phil Whitlock, Delton........................ 52.3 300 M HURDLES fW Travis Williams, Hastings.................43.4 1. Tom Brandt, Hastings...................... 43.4 Austin Zurface, Hastings................ 43.4 800 M RUN 1. Dave Fetrow, Delton...................... 2:01.4 2. Scott Casteeie, Maple Valley........ 2:08.0 3. Phil Whitlock, Delton .....................2:08.9 200 M DASH 1. Alex Hall, Delton................................ 22.9 2. Matt Haywood, Hastings...................23.2 3. Dana Doty, Delton.............................. 23.8 2700 M RUN 1. Greg Neuman, Delton...................10:34.6 2. Ed Rumbergs, Middleville............. 10:38.9 3. Clayton McKenzie, Hastings ... .10:53.0 1600 M RELAY 1. Hastings - Haywood, Brown, Gonzales, Neil ................................ 3:36.0 2. fw Maple Valley - Grinage, Moore, Edinger, Reese................................ 3:38.0 Delton - Fetrow, Whitlock, Jacobs, Taylor................................ 3:38.0 POLE VAULT 1. Phil Seubrlng, Middleville .................13-6 2. mt) Jason Hetherington, Hastings........12-8 Aaron Patrick, Maple Valley............. 12-8 Steve Ainsworth, Maple Valley........ 12-8 John Brodie, Delton...........................12-8 • GIRLS • DISCUS 1. Tracy Kangas, Maple Valley.......... 115-3 2. Rachael Cheeseman, Maple Valley103-11 3. Amber Barts, Delton.......................... 93-4 LONG JUMP 1. Carta Ploeg, Middleville.................... 17-10 2. Janet Boldrey, Maple Valley............. 17-8 3. Kristin Harrington, Delton................. 16-1 SHOT PUT 1. Tracy Kangas, Maple Valley.............36-9 2. Tricia Pierson, Lakewood .................31-1 3. Lora Emily, Maple Valley...................30-6 3200 M RELAY 1. Maple Valley - Moore, Ashley, Shoup, Furlong...............................10:02.6 2. Delton • Kurr, Klmmey, Beach, Clnchy .............. •............... 10:54.2 3. Middleville - Kooiman, Postema, Smith, Batson................................ 10:55.3 100 M HURDLES 1. Kristie Thorley, Lakewood................. 16.6 2. Jennifer Phenix, Maple Valley......... 17.1 3. rw Jenny Balderson, Hastings............... 17.5 Joely Goff, Delton...............................17.5 M DASH Janet Boldrey, Maple Valley............. 12.5 Carla Ploeg, Middleville.....................12.9 Carrie Schneider, Hastings............... 13.0 M RELAY Middleville - Rauschenberger,Middleton, Wohlford, Ploeg.............................. 1:49.4 2. Maple Valley - Byrd, Phenix, Bouwens, Boldrey...........................1:49.9 3. Hastings - Gergen, Balderson, Cullen, Schneider ...........................1:51.0 400 M RELAY 1. Hastings - Gergen, Balderson, Arends, Schneider............................ 52.0 2. Maple Valley - Pool, Rosin, Eastman, Byrd.................................... 53.8 3. Lakewood - Ferry, Rosso, Thoriey, Church.................................. 54.1 100 1. 2. 3. 800 1. 1600 M RUN 1. Alicia Batson, Middleville.............. 5:20 0 2. Mindy Shoup, Maple Valley...........5:52.9 3. Cindy Furlong, Maple Valley........ 5:53.3 400 M RUN 1. Janet Boldrey, Maple Valley.............59.6 2. Karl Cullen, Hastings.....................1:00.8 3. Kristin Harrington, Delton ............. 1:01.5 300 M HURDLES 1. Jennifer Phenix, Maple Valley........ 47.8 2. Tonya Rauschenberger, Middleville .50.4 3. Joely Goff, Delton.............................. 51.0 800 M RUN 1. Alicia Batson, Middleville...............2:25 5 2. Mindy Shoup, Maple Valley........... 2:26.8 3. Tamrry Ashley, Maple Valley........ 2:31.9 200 M DASH 1. Janet Boldrey, Maple Valley............ 26.7 2. Carla Ploeg, Middleville.................... 27.2 3. Carrie Schneider, Hastings.............. 27.8 HIGH JUMP 1.(W Kelley Chambless, Deiton................... 5-0 Kristin Harrington, Delton...................5-0 Tonya Rauschenberger, Middleville . .5-0 3200 M RUN 1. Cindy Furlong, Maple Valley ... .12:16.9 2. Alicia Batson, Middleville............12:58.8 3. Kathy Kurr, Delton.........................13:00.0 1600 M RELAY 1. Maple Valley - Ashley, Shoup, Phenix, Boldrey.............................. 4:13.C 2. Middleville • Rauschenberger, Middleton, Batson, Wohlford............................ 4:15.6 3. Delton • Goff, Cichy, Chambless, Harrington...................4:23.5 Hastings tennis team ties for 9th at state J-Ad Graphics News Service The Hastings tennis team capped off its best season in recent memory over the weekend in Ann Arbor, tying St. Joseph for ninth place at the state Class B finals. The Saxons totalled eight points in the meet, won as expected by Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook, which swept six of seven flight cham­ pionships to finish with 34 points. Cranbrook took the title for the 11th time in the past 12 years. Bloomfield Hills Andover was second with 22 points, followed, in order, by Saline, Sturgis, Holland Christian, Lansing Catholic Central, Flint Powers and Allegan. The Saxons were tied for tenth in the final state poll and were able to meet their pre­ established goal of living up to that ranking. Hastings tied Lansing Catholic Central for the regional championship and finished second behind Sturgis in the Twin Valley. First singles player David Oom ended his prep career on an upbeat note by rallying for a 1-6, 7-5, 6-3 over Twin Valley champion Jeremy Gump of Sturgis. Oom fought off a match point at 1-5 in the second set, then rip­ ped off six straight games to force a third. Oofn, who ended a four-match losing streak to Gump, then played another solid match against third-seeded Cedric Marginedes of East Grand Rapids, though losing by a 6-4. 6- 3 score. Marginedes advanced to rt* semifinals where he lost to eventual state champ Greg Artz of Cranbrook. Matt Gahan, who was the fifth seed at se­ cond singles, drew a bye in the first round and advanced to the quarterfinals with a convinc­ ing 6-1, 6-2 victory over Scot David of Grand Rapids Catholic Central. Once there, he lost to eventual champion Michael Eugenio of Cranbrook 6-1. 6-3. Hastings coach Tom Freridge said that match was closer than the score indicated. Third singles player Brad Weller also ad­ vanced to the quarters before being ousted by Rick Goldman of Andover 6-0, 6-1. Goldman then advanced to the championship match before losing. Weller, who dropped to 20-8 overall, drew a first round bye before defeating Joel Woods of Essexville-Garber 7-5, 6-1 in the second round. Shayne Horan also was a quarterfinalist, and, like Oom, extracted a bit of revenge on Sturgis. Horan survived a marathon 6-0, 4-6. 7- 5 match against Brian Herald, who had defeated him twice earlier this season. The final set lasted over an hour and featured a long 12th game. After 12 deuces. Herald finally made an error on match point after a □cep shot by Horan. The sophomore Horan, after just 40 minutes of rest, lost to Vince Lokers of Holland Christian 6-1, 6-3. He finished the season 20-8. Juniors Matt Schaffer and Tadd Wattles, the Saxons’ first doubles duo, lost in the second round to the fifth-seeded tandem from An­ dover 6-3, 6-1, after a first-round bye. They finished the season with a 17-6 record. At second doubles, Pat Williams and Nathan Robbe overcame some early nerves to post a 4-6, 6-1, 6-0 win over Big Rapids in the first round. They then took a 3-0 lead on fopseeded Cranbrook before losing 7-5. 6-2. The team, which finished 16-6, came the closest any would come to defeating Cranbrook’s duo. Tom Brighton and Matt Cassell drew a first-round bye before losing to a Flint Powers tandem 6-3, 6-3. The young Saxons had a 2-1 lead in the first set and were within 2-3 in the second before succumbing to the more ex­ perienced Powers team. They finished the season vith an overall mark of 15-8. As a team, Hastings went 144-47 in in­ dividual matches and finished 10-1 in dual meets. The Saxons won the Ramblewood In­ vitational and placed second in the Allegan and Battle Creek Central tournaments. SAXON SHORTS All-Stars Four Hastings varsity baseball players have received recognition in the recently announc­ ed All-Twin Valley and All-district teams. Senior catcher Nick Williams, senior centerfielder Gabc Griffin and senior pitcher Bob Huver were each voted to the first team in each case. Juntor shomtup R\an Nichols also was an honorable mention selection on the all­ conference squad Hastings finished the season with an 18-11 overall record and was fourth in the Twin Valley standings with a 6-7 overall mark, with one game suspended. Odds vs. Evens Twenty-eight former Saxon players par­ ticipated in the 15th annual alumni game on Memorial Day. The players dated back to 1970 grads Tom Moore and Steve Powell. The game was a thriller, with the even-year graduates rallying for three runs in the bot­ tom of the seventh inning to pull out a 10-9 win. Jeff Pugh (’89) and Steve Hayes (’86) pounded out three hits apiece, while Dave Reardon (’80). Mike Davis (’87), Bruce Calvin (’75) and Jeff Denny (’80) collected two each. Gabe Griffin accepted the George "Buzz" Youngs Award at the honors assembly last Thursday. Griffin, who was a standout in football, basketball and baseball, will attend Grand Rapids Baptist College, where he will play basketball and possibly baseball. Just for kicks School Board President Michael Anton has agreed to appoint a committee to consider tur­ ning girts’ soccer into a varsity sport. While the move does not mean that soccer will become a varsity sport, it can be con­ sidered a step in that direction. The proposal was made by Trustee Ray Rose during the re­ cent budget hearing. It might be a good idea, given the large tur­ nout and competitveness of this season's YM­ CA club team. Softball awards The Hastings softball team held its awards banquet, with senior Elissa Kelly stealing most of the top honors, including the most valuable player award. Kelly, who batted .405 for the season, was the Saxons’ lone selection on the All-Twin Valley Conference first team. Teammate Kristy Abendroth was an honorable mention selection and led the team in hitting at a .415 clip. Other notable awards voted on by the team include Best Offensive Player, Kelly; Best Defensive player, Shannon Fuller; Most Im­ proved Player, Anita Suang; and Captain. Kelly. Hastings finished 5-17 overall and 4-12 in league play, tied for sixth place. Awards, Part n The Saxon tennis team, which finished with its best record in more than 25 years and was ninth in the Class B state meet, held its awards ceremony Wednesday evening. Matt Gahan, who finished at 25-2 on the season, the best record ever for a Hastings singles player, was selected as the Most Valuable Player. First singles player David Oom won the coaches' Team Leadership Award. Matt Cassell took Rookie of the Year honors and fellow doubles player Pat Williams and fourth singles player Shayne Horan shared the Most Improved Player award. J Awards, Part HI Seniors Gabc Griffin and Candi Sarver are this year's recipients of the George "Buzz" Youngs Award, given each year to a top male and female athlete. Criteria for winning the award include athletic ability, citizenship, sportsmanship, leadership and scholarship, Griffin was a three-sport standout in foot­ ball, basketball and baseball, earning firstteam all-conference status in football and baseball, as well as second-team all-countv recognition in basketball. Sarver was a four-year letter winner in track and cross country, serving as co-captain of the cross country team for two years, as well as co-captain of the track and field team this spring. Candi Sarver was the girls winner of the award. She was a four-year letter­ winner in track and field and cross country. She served as the co-captain for each squad. ( Sports ) AAU team gets experience J-Ad Graphics News Service The high school basketball season may have ended for local teams in early March, but several players are continuing to gain valuable experience well into the summer. An eight-man AAU team, consisting of seven Hastings players and one from Gull Lake, competed against the best players in the state at a recent tournament in Kalamazoo. The team, which was guided by former Saxon coach Wayne Brown, lost both of its games in the tournament, but the experience of playing against the state's best is sure to pay off down the road. "The competition was very good." Brown said. "We played in a 17 and under division, although most of our players were only 16. But we played pretty well." The team was comprised of Matt Brown. Bryan Sherry. Brad Gee. Ryan Martin. John Robinson. Chris Youngs and Matt Anton of Hastings, along with Jason Corstange of Gull Lake. In Friday's first game, the Hastings team lost to a squad from Kalamazoo. 78-64. Sherry led the scoring with 21 points, while Brown chipped in 20. Robinson also hit dou­ ble figures with 11. On Saturday, the team came up on the short end of a 79-66 count against Jackson. Sherry ripped the nets for 22 points. Gee had 16. Martin 11 and Corstange 10. Matt Brown had seven before suffering a sprained ankle in the first quarter. Wayne Brown said that while the team cer­ tainly played to win, it was not the top priority. "Winning the games was secondary." he said. “The players liked to participate and to get a chance to learn some things. The com­ petition they faced is bound to improve them as players.” The team prepared for the tournament by practicing on weekends during the past month. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 6, 1951 — Page 13 HHS recognizes students’ achievements J-Ad Graphics News Service The Hastings High School band and choir provided appropriate musical selections as Hastings High School recognized achieve­ ments of its students at the Honors Assembly last Thursday evening. City Aiderman Franklin Campbell was on hand to accept the Sportsmanship Trophy on behalf of the Gass of 1991. The following is a list of awards and recipients. Presidential Academic Fitness Awards: Geri Eye, Gabriel Griffin, Chris Hammond Jeffery Hoxworth, Elissa Kelly, Carrie McCandlish, Julianne Norris, Harlan Scobey, Mary Sweetland, Brian Tobias, Kelli VanDenburg, Holly Van, Bradley Weller, Ni­ cholas Williams and Chase Youngs Congressman's Medal of Merit: Chase Youngs Department awards Outstanding Business Student — Julie Norris Accounting awards — Kitt Carpenter, Tom Dawson, Geri Eye, Tammy Griffin, Tara Harbison, Mandy Herp All A's in English — Gabe Griffin, Kelli VanDenburg Outstanding Vocational/Technicnl Student - Brad Humphrey Service Awards -- Emily Allyn, Brad Humphrey, Brian Tobias Top 50 in the state on Michigan Math Prize Competition Test — Joe Zbiciak High placement team on American High School Math Exam — Bonni Brandt, Kelli VanDenburg, Joe Zbiciak Outstanding Science Student (Vic Camp Award) — Elissa Kelly Outstanding Social Studies Student — Phoebe Williams Academic Quiz Bowl Champs -­ (Revelations) Indya Barlow, Kitt Carpenter, Jason Carr, Kelli VanDenburg Activities Awards U of M Alumni Award — Nicholas Williams, Kelli VanDenburg Boys/Girls State — Jeff Hoxworth, Brad Weller, Phoebe Williams Student Council Awards — President Cindy Purgiel, Vice President Brad Weller, Secretary/Treasurer Tara Harbison Bob Casey presents Carrie Helsel with The Hastings Educational Foundation/Robert S. Casey Scholarship. Hastings High School seniors march into the assembly. Hugh O'Brien Award - Dan Styf Perfect Attendance Awrds -- Geri Eye, Kelli VanDenburg Academic Letter Awards Seniors: (3.5 and above for seven semesters) Tom Dawson, Geri Eye, Gabriel Griffin, Tara Harbison, Carrie Helsel, Jeff Hoxworth, Elissa Kelly, Tammy Lyttle, Carrie McCandlish, Mary Sweetland, Brian Tobias, Kelli VanDenburg, Nicholas Williams, Phoebe Williams, Chase Youngs Juniors: (3.65 and above for five semesters) Matthew Anton, Jennifer Bender, Jill Brighton,Tammi Cappon, Marinda Cronk, David Dilno, Debra Emswiler, Tamara Griffin, Matthew Haywood, Amanda Herp, Jennifer Johnson, Marci Jones, Patrick Kelly, Jennifer Maichele, Paul Rose, Matt Schaefer, Tamara Smith, James Toburen, Trent Weller, Tera Willard, Austin Zurface Sophomores: (3.8 and above for three semesters) David Andrus, John Bell, Valerie Americable construction begins Subcontractors for Americable International began installing cable lines this week on Mill Street. The newest cable television firm in Hastings, which won a lengthy court battle to do business here, expects to be opera­ tional by September. f SOFTBALL A RESULTS: ) Women’s Softball League “A” League Northern Blue Hammer................................1-0 Village General............................................ 1-0 Hastings Wrecker........................................ 1-0 D&H Builders.............................................. 0-1 True Value.................................................. Q-l Good Pal Farms........................................... 0-1 Results June 3: D&H Builders 6, Northern Blue Hammer 11; True Value 2, Village General 6; Good Pal Farms 0, Hastings Wrecker 14. June 10: 6:30 Hastings Wrecker vs. True Value; 7:45 Good Pal Farms vs. Northern Blue Hammer; 9:00 Village General vs. D&H Builders. June 17: 6:30 Village General vs. Good Pal Farms; 7:45 D&H Builders vs. True Value; 9:00 Northern Blue Hammer vs. Hastings Wrecker. < < BOWLING SCORES: > J Moose Mixed Couples Inmans 41 vs. Rodriguez 42; Heaths 35 vs. Dolan & Faul 42; Ellsworths 36 vs. Millers 42; Aspinalls 37 vs. Scobeys 41; Kasinskys 39 vs. Buchanans 41; Rayner & Palmer 35 vs. Watsons 40; Stouts 37 vs. Corrigans 39; D&M Whitney 36 vs. Whitney & Martin 42; Keelers 38 vs. Curtis 42; Couriers 36 vs. Ser­ vices 38; Healys 39 vs. Anderson & Nicker­ son 39; L&J Whitney 33 vs. Eggers & Bur­ dick 37. Rayner & Palmer 32; Ellsworths 31; Heaths 30Vi; D&M Whitney 30; L&J Whitney 29’A; Healys 28’A; Dolan & Faul 27'A; Corrigans 26; Kasinskys 24'A; Watsons 23V4; Aspinalls 23; Curtis's 22V6; Eggers & Burdick 2116; Services 21; Keelers 20V$; Scobeys 20'A; Inmans 20; Rodriguez 20; Anderson & Nickerson 15'A; Millers 14'A; Buchanans 1316. “B” League Two J’s.......................................................... 1-0 Color Center................................................ 1-0 Hastings Manufacturing.............................. 1-0 Ewings Well Drilling.................................. 0-1 Hastings Mutual.......................................... 0-1 Viatec........................................................... 0-1 Results June 4: Two J’s 11. Ewings Well Drilling 1; Color Center 13, Hastings Mutual 4; Viatec 7, Hastings Manufacturing 8. June 11: 6:30 Hastings Manufacturing vs. Color Center; 7:45 Viatec vs. Ewing Well Drilling; 9:00 Hastings Mutual vs. Two J’s. June 18: 6:30 Hastings Mutual vs. Viatec; 7:45 Two J’s vs. Color Center; 9:00 Ewing Well Drilling vs. Hastings Manufacturing. Blair, Thomas Brighton, Christopher Carpen­ ter, Jason Gole, Sheila Pann, Anthony Snow, Daniel Styf, Kathleen Vos Foreign Exchange Awards — Alberto Hernando, Sonja Potyka, Urlene Sampson, Ralf Schulze, Anita Svang George "Buzz" Youngs Awards — Gabe Griffin, Candi Sarver Twin Valley Conference AilAcademic Team - Kelli VanDenburg Local Scholarship Awards Hastings Jaycees Scholarship — Carrie McCandlish Coleman Insurance Scholarship Phoebe Williams L.H Lamb Scholarship — Gabe Griffin, Elissa Kelly Hastings Rotary Club Scholarship - Nick Williams Paulson Trust Scholarships — Kelli VanDenburg, Liberal Arts; Matt Bender, Trades Willard Curtiss Scholarship (First Presbyterian Church) - David Oom Harland Guernsey Scholarship (First Presbyterian Church) - Nick Williams HESPA Scholarship — Martha Craven Thomas Girrbach Memorial Scholarship - Michelle Zurface HEA Scholarships — Don Moore, Chase Youngs Ruth Tangerstrom Scholarship — Katy Wilcox Hastings Manufacturing Scholarships — David Oom, Dale Ossenheimer, Bryant Zimmerman UAW Scholarship ftocal No. 138) - Jason Carr, Christine Turqes Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation Scholarship/ Robert S. Casey — Carrie Helsel Hastings Educational Enrichment Foundation Scholarship/Charles R. Caldwell — Brandi Raymond Hastings Educational Enrichment Foundation Scholarship/Helen Mott Memorial - Emily Allyn, Tara Harbison, Brad Humphrey, Don Moore, Jason Tietz, Chase Youngs Hastings Educational Enrichment Foundation Scholarship/ Viola Pufpaff Memorial - Michelle Zurface Hastings Educational Enrichment Foundation Scholarship/ Western Michigan University Gary Fund — Jeffery Hoxworth Hastings Educational Enrichment Foundation Scholarships/Howard and Leona VanDelic -- Carrie McCandlish, Julie Norris, Cindy Purgiel, Kelli VanDenburg High Honors (gold cords) — Tom Dawson, Geri Eye, Gabriel Griffin, Tara Harbison, Tammy Lyttle, Carrie McCandlish, Brian Tobias, Kelli VanDenburg, Nicholas Williams, Phoebe Williams, Chase Youngs Honors (blue and gold cords) — Emily Allyn, Tom Brandt, Kamel deGoa, Jean Fogel, Chris Hammond, Carrie Helsel, Jeffery Hoxworth, Elissa Kelly, Matt Miles, Julianne Norris, Cynthia Purgiel, Harlan Scobey, Mary Sweetland, Jason Tietz, Holly Vann, Bradley Weller Senior Academic Honors State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship — Emily Allyn, Bradley Bruce, Jason Carr, — Tom Cruttenden, Thomas EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Will report to CEO. 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The Hastings High School Choir sings "From a Distance" Dawson, Diane Eaves, Geri Eye, Karl Gielarowski, Gabriel Griffin, Chad Hamilton, Marcus Hamilton, Christopher Hammond, Tara Harbison, Michael Homrich, Jeremy Horan, Jeff Hoxworth, Bradley Humphrey, Elissa Kelly, Chad Lundquist, Toni Martinez, Carrie McCandlish, Bobbi Jo Nelson, Julie Norris, David Oom, Cindy Pugiel, Brandi Raymond, Marcia Replogle, Harlan Scobey, James Skidmore, Mary Sweetland, Jason Tietz, Brian Tobias, Kelli VanDenburg, Holly Vann, Brad Weller, Joe Williams and Chase Youngs American Legion Memorial scholarship -- Geri Eye, Kelli VanDenburg Army College Fund -- Jessica Cranmore, Robert Jordan, Charles Jordan, Shawn Whitney Baptist College Grant — Gabriel Griffin Central Michigan Athletic Scholarship (baseball) — Nicholas Williams Central Michigan, University Board of Trustees Honors Scholarship Nicholas Williams Davenport College Trustee Scholarship - Carrie McCandlish Eastern Michigan University Regents Scholarship — Kelli VanDenburg Hope College Alumni Honors Scholarship — Thomas Dawson KELSO Scholarship from Ferris State University — Brian Tobias Kellogg Community College Gold Key Scholarship — Geri Eye Robert Spillane Memorial Scholarship from Michigan Technological University (football) — Chase Youngs Western Michigan University Medallion Scholarship — Jeff Hoxworth. 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Ml 49058 E.O.E. �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 6, 1991 187 Hastings High School students graduate as Class of ’91 J-Ad Graphics News Service The Hastings High School gym was packed Friday night, despite the sweltering heat and humidity, as hundreds of friends and family members came to observe the commencement ceremony of Hastings High School's Gass of 1991. The 187 graduates heard a commencement address from assistant Principal Jeanne Jarvis, Co-Valedictorians Kelli VanDenburg and Geri Eye also spoke to the class and audience. VanDenburg spoke of memories of the last four years and Eye talked about the changes and challenges facing the graduates. The Hastings Area Schools Board of Education presented the diplomas. The Rev. Michael Anton gave the invocation and benediction. The Hastings High School band provided "Pomp and Circumstance" and the Hastings High School Choir performed, "We’ll Never Say Good-Bye." MURDER.,.cont from page 1 Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Carl Schoessel congratulates graduate Tammy Lyttle. is trying to say 'convict him because he has bad character,"' Dimmer told the jury on Fri­ day. During closing arguments, Crowley at­ tacked testimony from Haight's sisters, Sharon Dressier and Beverly Parker, who claimed Haight was with them the afternoon of Schoonmaker's disappearance. Dimmers challenged testimony from Haight's ex-wife, Barbara Cooley, who claimed Haight ap­ peared at her home in Eau Clair, Wis., with a handgun in the trunk of his car one week af­ ter Schoonmakers disappearance. The seven-woman, five-man jury deliber­ ated for over 90 minutes Friday afternoon be­ fore adjourning for the weekend. The panel returned Monday morning and met all day be­ fore returning a guilty verdict at 4:15 p.m. The two-week trial began May 20. Attor­ neys presented 30 witnesses and introduced more than 65 exhibits in the case. Schoonmaker disappeared Nov. 13, 1974. Two months later, two hunters discovered skeletal remains in the woods near Guernsey Lake Road. Family members identified cloth­ ing at the scene as being Schoonmaker's, but no positive identification was made of the body. Haight became a suspect in the case in 1986 following his conviction for molesting an 8-year-old boy near Wayland in 1985. Haight was sentenced to a 5- to- 7 1/2-year prison term in Muskegon after pleading guilty in 1986 to attempted criminal sexual conduct in the second degree. Police said he also had an earlier conviction in 1979 for fourth degree criminal sexual conduct Following Monday's murder conviction, Haight was found guilty of being a habitual offender with two previous felony convic­ tions. Pearl Bruce, her daughter Sally Belson and granddaughter Ashley Belson use fans to keep cool in the crowded gym while they wait for the graduation ceremony to begin. Bruce was there to see grandson Nick Williams receive his diploma. Co-Valedictorian Kelli VanDenburg talks about the memories this year's graduates will carry with them. Advertise Garage Sales in the Banner! VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING on INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES The village council of the Village of Middleville will hold a public hearing at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, 10th day of June. 1991, in the Village Hall, 100 East Main Street, Middleville, Michigan, to receive testimony and discuss a proposed additional 1991 village operating millage rate. The Village levied 10.4489 mills in 1990. If taxes are not increased following the public hearing, the village will only be able to levy 9.7091 mils in 1991. However, the village has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate. In order to maintain basic municipal services, the village proposes to levy an additional 2.7909 mils ($2.79 per $1,000.00 SEV) above the 9.7091 mil base tax rate, or a total operating rate of 12.5000 mils ($12.50 per $1,000.00 SEV). This will provide an estimated 28.75% total increase in village operating revenues. Public comment on this proposed increase is welcome at the public hearing. May 28, 1991 Cheryl Hooper, Village Clerk Throngs of well-wishers turned out Sunday to honor Rev. Fr. Leon Pohl's 35th anniversary in the priesthood. The event included an ice cream social at the parish hall. Father Pohl celebrates 35 years in the priesthood Rev. Fr. Leon Pohl, pastor of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church In Hastings, celebrated 35 years in the priesthood at a Sunday celebration. Scores of well-wishers flocked to St. Rose of Lima Parish Hall Sunday to celebrate Rev. Fr. Leon Pohl's 35 years in the priesthood. "It was very great..wonderful, a very nice turnout," said Pohl, who has served the Hastings church since July 7, 1983. “The liturgy seemed impressive to me with the singing," he said of the anniversary occasion. Pohl said he was a tenth grader when he began to think seriously about becoming a priest. He was ordained on June 2, 1956, by ORDER FOR ANNEXATION Upon the petition for Annexation submitted by the Village of Woodland, pursuant to MCL 74.6; MSA 5.1470, a public hearing having been held thereon before the Barry County Board of Commissioners on June 25,1991. at 10:00 o’clock a.m., IT IS ORDERED that the boundaries o‘ the Village of Woodland be altered to include the following-described parcel within its boundaries: A parcel of land on the East side of Parrott's Addition to the Village of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Beginning at the Southeast corner which lies South 88 degrees 15' East 1,991.75 feet from the Southwest corner of Section 15. Town 4 North, Range 7 West, thence North 02 degrees 10' East 478.50 feet, thence South 88 degrees 15' East 200 fee:, thence South 02 degrees 10' West 478.50, thence North 88 degrees 15' West 200 feet to the place of beginning. Dated: May 28. 1991 BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS By: Theodore R. McKelvey Its Chairman Nancy L. Boersma Barry County Clerk Bishop Joseph Allers in Lansing and his first assignment was as assistant pastor at St. Paul's Church in Owosso. Originally from Fowler, Mi., Pohl, the son of Louis J. and Catherine (Thelen) Pohl, was born on Aug. 6, 1929. He attended St. Joseph Seminary School in Grand Rapids and studied philosophy at Sacred Heart Seminary in Detroit. He went on to study theology at St. John Seminary in Plymouth, Mi. Pohl has served as pastor in Buchanan, Berrien Springs, Paw Paw, Coldwater and Union City before coming to Hastings. His assignments as assistant pastor have in­ cluded service in Jackson, Davison, Batttie Geek and Kalamazoo. NURSING ASSISTANT - CLASS Earn $200.00 upon successful completion of a two week training period. Excellent opportunity for individuals who are interested in the nursing field. We offer health insurance, vacation benefits and a starting wage of $5.23 per hour. Please call 945-2407 before June 12 for an interview. THORNAPPLE MANOR 2700 NASHVILLE RD . HASTINGS. Ml 49058 E.O.E. �Legal Notices CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO. 243 An Ordinunce »o amend Section 3.22 of Article ill of Subchapter 1 of Chapter 3 of ‘The Hastingi Code" (1970). as amended, relating to the zoning mop and to add Article XX of Subchapter I of Chapter 3 of "The Hastings Code " (1970). to establish the Hanover Village Planned Unit Development. THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS that Article XX. Subchopter 1. Chapter 3 of the "Hastings Code" be added to read at follows: Section 3.296 (A) -• That the application of Alpha Propertiet. Inc., for the Hanover Village Planned Unit Development at recommended by the Haitingt Planning Committion on April I. 1991. be and it hereby approved and the Zoning Map and City Zoning Code (1970) at amended are hereby amended to Incorporate the recommenda­ tion of the Planning Committion. Section 3.296(B) — That the Zoning Mop of the City ol Hastings. Section 3.22 of the "Hastings Code" be amended to change the zoning district for the following described land from 8-2, 0-2 and RR to PUD: The South 20.0 Acret of S 1 /2 of the NE 1/4. Sec­ tion 20. T3N. RBW. City of Hattlngt, Barry County. Michigan. Alto the North 60 ocres of the S 1/2 of the NE 1/4. Section 20. TON. R8W. City of Hattlngt. Barry County. Michigan, except the East 40.0 rodt thereof. Alto Lot 13: and alto Lot 14. except the West 236.00 feet thereof of Supervisor Glasgow's Addition to the City of Hattlngt at recorded in Liber 3 of Platt. Page 3. Section 3.296(C) — The following provitiont shall apply to the Hanover Village PUD. Section 3.296(C)(1) — General Provitiont. A. The applicant thall submit a tlte plan to the Planning Commission for each phase of the PUD. Each phase plan shall comply with the re­ quirements of Section 3.297(f) and Section 3.280 of the Hastings Zoning Ordinance. The Planning Commission shall have the authori­ ty to modify the phase plans as necessary In order to permit the phase plans to bo bettor coordinated Into the overall PUD project. Any modifications shall bo in accord with the intent for PUD's and PUD design considerations as contained In Article 19 of the Hastings Zoning Ordinance. B. The West Portion of the site shall be developed first as illustrated by fho broken shaded lino on the Final PUD Site Plan. This development shall be limited to 113 mobile home park sites and 96 apartment units in buildings one through eight as well as the office and retail buildings shown on the plan. C. A public road to bo called Barfield Street shall be constructed by the applicant between Hanover Street and Starr School Road as shown on the Anal PUD Site Pion. Another public street shall be con­ structed running north from Barfield to the north lot lino of the site to provide future access to the adjacent property. These public streets shall con­ tain sidewalks and shall bo built to City specifications. The public streets for the West Portion of the PUD shall bo built and accepted by the City before any occupancy permits are issued. Further, the ap­ plicant shall provide a performance bond or letter of credit in accordance with Section 3.281 (a) of the Zoning Ordinance In ardor to ensure completion of the public roads. The amount of the bond or letter of credit shall be determined by the applicant's engineer and approved by the City Director of Public Services. The terms of the bond or letter of credit shall be approved by the City Attorney and accepted by the City Council prior to any construc­ tion on the site. D. In order to ensure that adequate emergency vehicle access is available to all parts of the West Portion of the PUD, the applicant shall construct, simultaneously with the public streets, those private roods within the mobile home park which intersect with the public streets as well as a tem­ porary emergency access drive behind the retail stores os illustrated on the Final PUD Site Plan. This temporary drive shall be paved and shall be at least 12 feet wide. Occupancy permits shall not be issued until this emergency vehicle street system is completed. E. Barfield Drive shall be completed to Starr School Rood before any buildings on the East Por­ tion of the PUD ore either constructed or occupied as determined by the Planning Commision in reviewing phase plans for the East Portion. The Commission shall also determine the necessity of a performance board or letter of credit to ensure construction of the remainder of Barfield Drive. F. Storm drainage provisions as well as public water and sanitary sewer lines for the entire PUD shall be approved by the Director of Public Ser­ vices before any phase plans are approved by the Planning Commission. Also, the Michigan Depart­ ment of Transportation shall approve the storm drainage plans. G. Before any construction shall begin on the site the Director of Public Services shall receive written assurance from the Michigan Deportment of Natural Resources approving the wetland Mitigation plan proposed by the applicant. The wetlands on the site shall also be marked In the field before any construction begins. H. The Michigan Department of Transportation shall review and approve the Intersection of Bar­ field Avenue with Hanover Street. I. The Michigan Department of Public Health shall approve the provisions of water and sanitary sewer before any building permits are issued. Section 3.296(C)(2) — Development Standards A. The mobile home park portion of the PUD shall conform to the requirements of Article 14 of the Hastings Zoning Ordinance. B. The apartment and office portions of thu PUD shall conform to the requirements of Article 13 of the Hastings Zoning Ordinance except that the re­ quirements of Section 3.202(4) and 3.201(2) shall be waived to permit 12 units per building and to permit building entrances to be more than 150 feet from a public street. C. The retail buildings illustrated on the PUD plan shall conform to the requirements of Article 11 of the Hastings Zoning Ordinance. D. The two-family (duplex) dwellings shall be developed in accordance with Article Io of the Hastings Zoning Ordinance and the Meltings Land Subdivision and Utility Extension Ordinance. E. Prior to the construction of apartment buildings 9 through 13 the applicant shall transplant evergreen trees from the site to the south lot line to screen these apartment buildings from the single family houses to the south. Final approval of this shall be subject to inspection by the Director of Public Services. F. Each phase site plan shall Illustrate detailed landscaping to be installed subject to the approval of the Planning Commission. Each phase site plan shall also note existing wooded areas which will be saved. Such ares shall be marked in the field to prevent destruction during construction. G. The driveway placement for the retail and of­ fice portion of the PUD shall be determined during phase site plan review. H. The Director of Public Services shall deter­ mine the route of construction traffic to and through the site. I. The private drives off the east end of Barfield Drive which serve single family homes shall not be implemented until written approval is provided by the affected land owners to the Planning Commission. J. Each phase site plan shall adhere to the Final PUD Site Plan approval by the City Council. Section 3.296(D) — This Ordinance shall take ef­ fect and shall be in full force from and after the date of its publication. Moved by Jasperse and supported by Spencer that the above Ordinance be adopted. Yeas 8 Nays 0 Absen* 0 I. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 22nd day of April. 1991. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (6/6) Battle Creek man get 15 to 22 Vi years for robbery by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer A Battle Creek man who entered a John­ stown Township home and robbed an 89year-old man was sentenced last Thursday to prison for 15 to 22 1/2 years. Calvin B. Ingram, 47, now is expected to be returned to California to face murder charges in connection with the 1974 stabbing of a shopkeeper. In January, Ingram confessed to the murder in an attempt to evade the rob­ bery charges pending in Barry County, according to Barry County Sheriff's deputies. Charged with unarmed robbery, entering without breaking, larceny and possession of stolen property, Ingram pleaded guilty in April to the unarmed robbery charge in ex­ change for the dismissal of the three other felony charges. Ingram also pleaded guilty to a habitual of­ fender charge alleging he has a previous con­ viction in 1975 for armed robbery. That of­ fense raised the maximum possible sentence from 15 years to 22 1/2 years. Calling Ingram a "very violent person," Assistant Prosecutor Dave Gilbert last week asked the court to impose the maximum sen­ tence. "The people believe that 15 to 22 1/2 years is very fair for this particular offender," Gilbert said. But Ingram called the sentence unjust, say­ ing his co-defendant, Albert Johnson, com­ mitted the crime while Ingram stood by. "He's the one that actually did the physical crime," Ingram said. "I'm going to get 15 to 22 1/2 years for my prior record, not for the crime. It's not fair and it's not right." Circuit Judge Richard M. Shuster, how­ ever, said Ingram and Johnson took advantage of a “good Samaritan" who allowed them into his home to use the phone. "They violated this elderly gentleman's rights completely," Shuster said. "Mr. Ingram is a dangerous, habitual criminal from whom society is entitled to the maximum protection." Shuster noted Ingram has previous convic­ tions for assault with a dangerous weapon, unarmed robbery, and armed robbery and manslaughter. Ingram has served two previ­ ous terms in prison. Ingram was arrested by Michigan State Po­ lice in November after he and Johnson walked to a home in the 15000 block of Wabascon Road in July and asked to use a phone, claim­ ing their car had broken down nearby. When the resident let the men into his house, they asked him to give them a few dollars. The elderly man pulled out his wallet, and the two grabbed it and took several other items in the house, according to State Police. Authorities said Ingram and Johnson were unarmed, but threatened the resident. They also took jewelry, cameras and a gun from the building, police said. Johnson, 34, of Battle Creek, pleaded guilty in August to a reduced charge of at­ tempted unarmed robbery in a plea agreement with the prosecutor's office. Johnson agreed to help police in the case against Ingram and later was sentenced to serve 40 to 60 months in prison. Ingram is expected to be extradited to Cali­ fornia to face murder charges for the 1974 murder of Frank Brewer, a middle-aged shop­ keeper in Hollywood, Calif. Authorities learned of Ingram's involve­ ment in the case in January when he wrote a letter to Barry County Jail officials, confess­ ing to the 16-year-old murder. Sheriffs deputies checked the story with Los Angeles Police who confirmed the unsolved murder. Police n' ugram stabbed Brewer in a fight over money Brewer allegedly owed to Ingram's girlfriend for her services as a prosti­ tute. Authorities discovered Brewer's body later that day but did not have a suspect. Police followed a trial of illegal purchases made on Brewer's stolen credit cards to Battle Creek but were unable to make an arrest. Police were surprised Ingram confessed to a nearly forgotten crime for which he never was a suspect. But Barry County Sheriffs Detec­ tive Sgt. Ken DeMott said Ingram likely thought the robbery case would be dropped, and he would be sent immediately to Califor­ nia, where a sentence for murder would prob­ ably be shorter than a robber/ sentence in Barry County. Ingram previously was charged with murder and armed robbery after subbing a taxicab driver in Battle Creek in 1973. Ingram fled to California, where he said he murdered Brewer in 1974 and later returned to Michigan. Police arrested Ingram for the taxicab driver murder after his return to Battle Creek. In 1975, Ingram was convicted of armed robbery and unlawful killing and sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison. Inventory of ... Gilmore Jewelers of Hastings, MI DIAMOND DISPOSAL 4 DAYS ONLY Thursday, Friday and Saturday June 6th thru 8th Gilmore Jewelers has gone out of business. They will for 4 days only dispose of the balance of the diamond inventory to the general public before being sold to dealers in wholesale lots. NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED ALSO SAVE s 75% off On Selected Items Gilmore Jewelers “In the Heart of Hastings'’ 102 E. State Street, Hastings 945-9572 �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 6, 1991 Police Beat Burglar jailed for probation violation J-Ad Graphics News Service A man who broke into house in 1989 and startled a woman taking a bath was returned to the Barry County Jail last week for violat­ ing his probation. Leo R. Thompson, 20, of Nashville, pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of at­ tempted breaking and entering and was sen­ tenced in 1989 to a six-month jail term. He was placed on probation for three years. In May, he pleaded guilty to violating his probation and was sentenced last week to 12 months in jail. He received credit for 101 days previously served. Judge Richard M. Shuster also ordered Thompson to pay an additional S600 in court costs. His probation was extended to March 1992. Thompson broke a window at a home on East State Road in January 1989 but was scared away when the woman inside screamed. He was arrested later in the day. In other court business: •A Dowling woman arrested in connection with a 1989 burglary in Johnstown Town­ ship pleaded guilty last Thursday to reduced charges in the case. Mary Anne Geller, 45, of 410 Bristol Lake Road, pleaded guilty to a a charge of attempt­ Court News ing to receive and conceal stolen property with more than SI00. Sentencing was set for June 20 in Barry County Circuit Court. Geller remains free on bond. Geller originally was charged with burglary and possession of stolen property in connec­ tion with the July 1989 burglary on Strick­ land Road. Michigan State Police said bur­ glars took a television, stereo equipment, a cellular telephone, camera equipment and jewelry in the break-in. •A former farm hand who stole a car and cash from his employer has been returned to jail for probation violation. Casey J. Mayhew, 18, was sentenced May 16 to spend 10 months in jail. He received credit for 232 days previously served. May­ hew's probation was extended and he was or­ dered to pay an additional S600 ir court costs. Vandals beat exotic bird, cause death Formerly a farm worker in Castleton Township, Mayhew took his employer's car and about S530 in cash and left the area in June 1990. He was arrested later in Charlevoix County. Charged with larceny and motor vehicle theft, Mayhew pleaded guilty to reduced charges in October 1990 and was sent to the Michigan Special Alternative Incarceration Program or "boot camp" for young first-time offenders. He also was ordered to pay fines and restitution and to have substance abuse counseling. Mayhew was arrested for violating his pro­ bation and pleaded guilty in April. CHEAP! FBI/US. SEIZED, ’84 VW $50; ’87 Mercedes $200; ’85 Mercedes $100; ’65 Mustang $50. Choose from thousands starting $25. 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Excellent references, big play area, CPR licensed. 623-3104. Help' Wanted Thank Yon EXPANDING MICHIGAN COMPANY is hiring 12 to 15 full time workers. These posi­ tion start at $1380 per month, company training program is provided for those who qualify. Must be available to start imme­ diately. These are permanent positions. Call 968-1311 between 9am and 5pm. CARD OF THANKS The family of Nial Castclcin wishes to thank our many friends, neighbors and relatives for all they did to help us through Nial’s long illness and passing. A special thanks to our church friends and Pastor Jim Noggles for their prayers and his beauti­ ful sermon. The Rebekah Lodge for the delicious lunch. Hastings Ambulance for their quick service. To the many people and organizations who sent flowers and gave to Nial’s memorial. To those who gave food, sent cards and phone calls. Dr. Wildcm for being there when we needed him. The Wren Funeral Home for their kindness and helping hand. Dorothy Castclein Wm. Castclcin and families Ron Castclcin and family Peggy Segur and families GIRLS WANTED from Michi­ gan, between the ages of 9-19 to compete in this year’s Miss Pre­ Teen, Junior Teen and Teen 1991 Lansing Pageants. Over $15,000 in prizes and scholar­ ships including an all expense paid trip to Nationals in Orlando, Florida. Call for more informa­ tion, 1-800-345-2330 Extension C919,____________________ MAPPING SPECIALISTS Salary range $20,114 to $23,982. Minimum 2 years college or level 1 certification from Slate Assessors Board or 2 years experience working with property descriptions. CAD Operator Training or dBase computer knowledge helpful. Incumbent will assist in organi­ zation of Mapping Department, research property descriptions, create maps and enter data. Send resume to: Karen Scarbrough, Equalization Director, 220 W. State Sl, Hastings, MI. 49058. Applications accepted thru June 14. EOE. PART TIME HOUSE­ MOTHER needed. To work 2 days, you must be able to stay all night, if you can not, don’t call on this ad. Other requirements, you must be a good cook, and willing to work. We have 12 special people, men & women who require loving attention and care. For further information call Hanover House Adult Foster Care, 945-4594,____________ POSTAL JOBS $11.41 to $14.90/hr. For exam and appli­ cation information call 1-800-552-3995 ext. MI168 8am to 8pm 7 days. Business Services DELIVERING SAND, gravel, fill & topsoil. 945-3061, 852-2108._________________ FREE JEWELRY - Book a Empress Pearls Treasure Hunt by June 10 and qualify for EXTRA bonus. Call 517-852-9335 between 4-9p.m. for details.________________ JUNE SPECIAL: Take 25% off an overall repaint, (same color) of your car, truck or boaL Sec Ray for details, RNJ Co., 2137 Bedford Rd. (M-37), Hast­ ings. 945-2246 anytime. PAINTING (INT & EXT), DRYWALL & FINISH, pres­ sure washing, vinyl siding, free estimates. CallT & K Unlimited, 623-8537._________________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE. Residential, busi­ ness, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 WILLIE’S ASPHALT PAVING: Seal coating, patch­ ing. 517-852-2108, 945-3061. WANTED WOLFF TANNING BEDS. New Commerical, home units, from $199. Lamps, lotions, accessories. Monthly payments low as $18. Call today FREE NEW Color Catalog. 1-800-462-9197. Part-Time Evening Retail .5 p.m. to 8 p.m. or flexible, experience in Apply in writing to ... Disturbance at restaurant leads to arrest HASTINGS - A Hastings man was arrested last week after creating a disturbance and breaking a window at Burger King. Brian K. Zalewski, 21, of 519 S. Hanover Sl, was arrested for malicious destruction of a building and disorderly behavior following the 7:50 p.m. incident May 28. The destruction charge is a felony offense. Witnesses told police Zalewski was yelling obscenities at Burger King, 1310 W. State St., before a manager asked him to leave. The manager said she heard the door window shatter and saw Zalewski walking away from the door. ' Hastings Police said Zalewski was arrested shortly afterward while walking in the road on West State Street, causing cars to swerve to avoid hitting him. Police said Zalewski appeared to be drunk and registered 0.19 percent on a preliminary breathalyzer test. Authorities estimated the damage to the 32-inch by 77-inch window to be between $300 and $500. Zalewski also was charged with violating his probation following a September 1990 conviction for drunken driving and attempting to resist and obstruct police. Sidney Green Nashville wins case against Sid Green Johnstown Twp. home burglarized Barry County Circuit Judge Richard Shuster Monday ruled in favor of the village in its longtime dispute with Sidney Green over alleged junk ordinance violations. Shuster has ordered Green to clean up his property within 60 days or face a $100-day fine for 60 more days. After 120 days, the village then may clean up the premises and add the costs to Green’s proerty assessment payment. Green’s R&F Industries has been the sub­ ject of controversy for a long time. The village took him to court in 1986, prosecuting him under the village junk ordinance. Village officials said they had been unsuccessful in getting him to remove junk from around his property, though Green moved inoperable vehicles. Green in 1989 was sentenced to 90 days in jail with work release. He served 30 days. Green was in Texas and did not appear in court for the decision, but his attorney was present. Barry County Marriage Licenses Scott Keith Hanshue, Dowling and Sharon Leigh Nowlen, Dowling. Trevor David Talmage, Indiana and Nancy Elizabeth Berkimer, Nashville. Daniel Barry Symington, Ontario and Susan Lynn Kersten, Woodland. Kerry Scott Walters, Hastings and Annette Margaret Clinton, Middleville. Raymond Earl Sidebotham. Middleville and Karen Marie Fox, Hastings. BARRY COUNTY LUMBER P O. Box. C. Haolngs. Ml 49058 • WISE Professional Resume Service • Parts Runner trainable, self-motiviated. part-time to go full-time. Money potential Grand Rapids area. • • ® • Automatic Press Operators Tool & Die Repair Die Setters Clerical Positions with Computer Experience Now accepting employment applications. Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. only. ALL FEES ARE EMPLOYER PAID We specialize In Permanent & Temporary Placement and Contract & Payroll Services Call 948-8600 •K At; • WISE PERSONNEL SERVICES INC. P.O. Box 126 129 E. State St. Hastings. Ml 49058 ■! JOHNSTOWN TWP. - A burglar forced open a window screen to steal $1,400 in household goods Monday in a daytime burglary. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said the burglar stole a Ruger .22 rifle, a color television and a VCR from the home in the 12100 block of Bird Road. The burglar also went through bedroom drawers and checked under a mattress but nothing else was reported missing. Boy, 7, injured after running into traffic HASTINGS - A 7-year-old boy was injured last week when he ran into traffic and was struck by a car, according to police. Miles K. Warren, of 601 E. State St., was treated at Pennock Hospital after the 3:17 p.m. incident May 29 on Boltwood Street east of Court Street Police said Warren was struck by a car driven by Jennifer M. Baldwin, 19, of 5033 S. Bedford Road, Hastings while Baldwin drove south on Boltwood. Witnesses told police Baldwin was not speeding and attempted to stop to avoid the accident 22 boaters cited for violations GUN LAKE - Barry County Sheriff's deputies issued 22 citations last weekend while patrolling county lakes. Marine patrol deputies issued 14 citations on Gun Lake and another eight citations at other lakes on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Authorities ticketed boat operators for skiing without an observer, operating without fire extinguishers, operating without flotation devices and operating with an improper registration. (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Services). Accused sex offender picked up for drunken driving J-Ad Graphics News Service BANFIELD - Michigan State Police ar­ rested a Banfield man for drunken driving Fri­ day while on their way to arrest him for criminal sexual conduct. Robert Lee Kacer, 44, was arraigned Mon­ day in Hastings District Court on felony charges of third-offense drunken driving and PCRSONNtl SERVICES INC. P.O. Box 126,129 E. State St., Hastings HELP WANTED HASTINGS - Police believe an employee is responsible for last week's theft of $1,020 from Tom’s Market. The cash was reported missing last Thursday morning from a desk at the store located at 241 E. State Road. Employees said it had been left in the desk the previous night Police found no signs of a forced entry at the store. Pie investigation continues. HASTINGS - A motorist who was stopped last week for driving without a license plate tab was arrested for drunken driving. Raymond W. Brandt, 40, of 4147 N. Broadway is expected to be charged with secondoffense drunken driving. Brandt was arrested after police pulled his 1983 Escort over May 29 because a license sticker was missing from his plate. After performing several sobriety tests, Brandt was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail, where he registered 0.20 percent on a chemical breath test, according to authorities. That level is twice the legal limit for drinking and driving in Michigan. Brandt also received a citation for driving with open alcohol in the car. Authorities said he has a previous conviction in August 1990 for drunken driving in Ionia County. .The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 National Ads Employee suspected in store theft Arrest made from drunken driver CLASSIFIEDS CORVETTE $400 BRONCO $50, ’87 Mercedes $200; ’85 BMW 5100; ’65 Mustang $50. U.S. Public Auction, Druglord Properties. Choose from thou­ sands starting $25. FREE 24 Hour Recording Reveals Givea­ way Prices. 801-379-2930 Copyright 8MR446C._______ RUTLAND TWP. - Vandals crept into a outdoor pen Friday night and severely beat a large, exotic bird, causing the animal's eventual death. The male rhea, a South American bird resembling an ostrich, died the day after the attack, according to police. Michigan State Police said vandals entered the outdoor pen in the 3800 block of South Wall Lake Road, held the bird down and beat it. The male bird's mate was not harmed. The bird's owner found the animal Saturday morning with two dislocated legs and severe bruises on its body. The owner told police the bruises could not have been made by an animal. The 13-month old animal, standing about 5-feet tall, was valued at S500. Troopers have suspects in the case and the investigation continues. Specializing in affordable complete resume service. 891-9239 795-7803 Plant Location 2290 N. Patterton Rd. Middleville, Mich. 49333 OLVERINE PAVING, Inc. Services Include: Cover Letter Interview Editing Quality Tyne Written Copies For more information and rates Call Kyle at 948-8600 NOW ACCEPTING EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS MON FRI. BETWEEN 8 A.M.-4 P.M. ONLY! rri rrl 111 111 iii <71 171 11 »ii iii FI rri H tri 11 173 lYlfrl tfj 17 fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct. Au­ thorities also charged Kacer with driving with a suspended license, second offense. Troopers said the former resident of Sagi­ naw, who recently moved to Barry County, is alleged to have fondled a 15-year-old boy who was working for Kacer. Fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct involves contact but not penetration. The Barry County Prosecutor's office is­ sued an arrest warrant last week for the sex offense. Authorities drove to Banficld to ar­ rest Kacer Friday when they came upon his 1978 Oldsmobile weaving on Banfield Road. Troopers stopped the car and administered so­ briety tests. Kacer was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail, where he registered 0.33 percent on a chemical breath test, more than three times the legal limit for drinking and driving in Michigan. Troopers said Kacer has five previous con­ victions for drunken driving and three earlier convictions for impaired driving. Nurse Aide Classes ...will be starting June 10, 1991. Apply in person between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. ) TENDERCARE 240 East North Street, Hastings, Ml Extra Copies of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-06-13.pdf 4a60f9c94a25ce407712aef66b87bf5d PDF Text Text Business & Industry 1991 Supplement (With This Issue) . All-County baseball team Administrator joins Class of ’91 See Story, Page 12 See Story, Page 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings Banner THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 1991 VOLUME 137. NO. 17 PRICE 25* $1 million project ready to proceed News Briefs Federal grant OK'd for incubator Blood drive seeks 125 pints A blood bank will be conducted from noon to 5:45 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Local Red Cross officials said the goal for the campaign will be 100 pints, but with the current shortage of blood, they hoping to collect 125. A severe shortage has been reported at the regional blood bank in Lansing, as the stockage level remains at a record low for all types of blood. The Great Lakes Regional Blood Center serves 34 Michigan counties and 68 hospitals, in­ cluding Pennock Hospital and all of Barry County. The regional center’s safety record is unequaled in the Midwest, Red Cross of­ ficials said. The recent drop in donations has caus­ ed the blood center to cut its distributions to about half and to look to getting blood from other banks outside of Michigan. Fred Swinkunas, director of the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross, said, “If you have ever given or considered giving blood, the need right now is most pressing. Though the collec­ tion rate may drop off, the needs of the community for safe blood never does." ‘CreekFest’ set for Saturday The Augusta Creek Watershed Association will have its first annual "CreekFest” from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Kellogg Forest near Hickory Corners. The event, open to the public, is designed to raise awareness of Augusta Creek as a natural and recreational resource. "CreekFest” will include fly fishing demonstrations, a bullfrog pond, stream games, arts and crafts, hiking and ecology demonstrations and speakers, shows, booths, tents and children’s ac­ tivities. A pig roast also is planned. Cost of the meal is $6 for adults and S3 for children. All other activities are free. The Sweet Com String Band, a bluegrass group, will perform from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Kellogg Forest head­ quarters on 42nd Street between Augusta and M-89. The Augusta Creek Watershed Association has been formed to help preserve and protect the 28-square-mile watershed surrounding the designated trout stream. For ticket information, call 671-4877. For other information about Creekfest ’91 or memberships in the association, call 671-4547 or write P.O. Box 181, Hickory Comers, Mich. 49060. Family Day set at Bowens Mills Historic Bowens Mills will be open Saturday for a "Family Day" celebration. All four floors of the old mill will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and a gospel concert is scheduled for 4 to 6 p.m. Featured in the concert will be Robbie Hiner from Jerry Falwell’s "Old-Time Gospel Hour.” Folk singer Marylyn Purdy also will perform. Besides the tours, there will be Belgian horse hay rides, an ox cart ride, a cruise on the Old Gun Lake launch on the old mill pond, food, a bob-in-lace convention and antique displays. Bowens Mills, a Michigan State Historic Site, is located in the Yankee Springs area. Additional News Briefs Appear on Page 3 by David T. Young Editor All the pieces of the puzzle for Hastings’ industrial incubator project now are in place after final approval of a $300,000 federal grant. Now it’s a matter of putting the pieces all together. City, county and Joint Economic Development Commission officials were told Monday that the Economic Development Administration, an arm of die U.S. Department of Commerce, approved the grant. This paves the way for the old E. W. Bliss can plant on Clinton Street to be renovated into an “incubator" facility to house fledgling industries. The funds approved Monday will be added to a $375,000 state grant, $125,000 in matching money from the city and about $250,000 in private contributions, for a total of more than $1 million. The money will be used to renovate the idle plant, which had been closed in 1987 after most recently being used by Globestar for manufacturing recreational vehicles. L. Joseph Rahn, director of the JEDC, said he recommended applying for grant money just after Globestar went out of business. “It (the grant) was a long time coming," Rahn said. “We worked on this for a long time. Now we need to make the pro­ ject a reality. There’s a lot of work to be done." Rahn said the next step is for the city to exercise its option to purchase the old Bliss building. The current option expires June 30. • Linda Slotscma, a staff assistant with Fifth District U.S. Con­ gressman Paul Henry’s office, said the city had filed its applica­ tion for Title IX federal funding in 1987. She said the request was reviewed first at the state level and then was given much more critical study by the EDA’s regional office in Chicago. After that, the application was forwarded to Washington D.C. for final approval. "There have been a lot of delays," Slotscma said. “But we’re glad it has been completed and awarded. The EDA doesn’t have a lot of money. They don’t hand out these grants very freely and that’s why it took so long.” Rick Tormala, West Michigan regional representative for U.S. Senator Carl Levin’s office, said Levin, like Henry, had been monitoring the progress of the grant application. “We’d been bird dogging it for some time," he said. “We were happy to give it our support." At Monday night’s Hastings City Council meeting. Mayor Pro Tern David Jasperse made note of the awarding of the grant and said, “We will proceed on that project and hopefully come to a conclusion." Rahn said that about a dozen industries have at one time or another expressed interest in locating inside the "incubator," once it gets started. He said he expects more than 60 percent oc­ cupancy in the first year and the creation of at least 35 jobs in the area. Headlee waivers OK’d for 3 schools J-Ad Graphics News Service Voters were in a supportive mood Monday when they agreed to give the Hastings, Maple Valley and Thornapple Kellogg school districts permission to override Headlee Amendment rollbacks and levy their full millages. Unless voters agree to waive the law, the Headlee Amendment requires a school millage levy to be reduced when local property assessments increase faster than inflation. Hastings Area School District voters approved waiving the Headlee Amendment by a vote of 688 to 583. If voters would have turned down the proposal, the district would have lost nearly $200,000. "We’re pleased that the voters saw fit to allow us to levy the full amount of millage," said Superintendent Carl Schoessel. "We can use that money to provide some very important services to young people." Schoessel said that among the educational items the result saved were a reading specialist, a counselor and new school buses. Re-elected to four-year terms on the Board of Education, without opposition, to the Hastings Area Board of Education were the Rev. Michael Anton, 1,041 votes, and Mark Feldpausch, 997 votes. Maple Valley approved overriding Headlee by a 232 to 204 vote. Maple Valley would have dropped $52,000 if voters had disagreed with the request "I am pleased with the voters' support of the board's request," said Superintendent Dr. Ozzie Parks. "It will help us continue our present program and make improvements within our budget It gives us a chance to go forward insead of backward." In the race for one two-year school board seat in the Maple Valley District, David Tuckey won with 231 votes. His opponent, Lynn Mengyan, had 162. The two uncontested four-year-terms belong to Bonnie Leep with 337 votes and Bea Pino with 251. In the Thornapple Kellogg School District, the Headlee wa:.ver was successful by a vc»e of 510 to 364. The district would have lost $348,77! if the proposal had failed. "This will he'p us operate the schools as we have in the past," said TK Superintendent Steve Garrett. "It doesn't provide us with any additional funds. "We're very appreciative of the voters' support" Elected to the school board were Jan Siebesma, 510 votes, and Dan Parker, 505. Defeated were incumbent Lon Lefanty, with 431 votes, and John Miller Jr., 221. Lakewood School District had the largest slate of candidates in the area, with See SCHOOLS, Page 2 Hastings’ newest firefighter The City of Hastings’ new fire truck is just about ready to go into operation and Fire Chief Roger Caris brought the new vehicle, built by Wolverine Fire Apparatus of Union City, to Monday's City Council meeting. The truck, which cost $156,303, can pump 1,500 gallons of water a minute and it holds 1,250 gallons. Shown here are Caris (far left) and members of the council (from left) Evelyn Brower, David Jasperse, Esther Walton, Linda Watson, Franklin Campbell, Miriam White, William Cusack and Donald Spencer. Architect hired to make plans for county’s 911 headquarters by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A new 40- by 60-foot building will be constructed in Hastings Township to house Barry County’s central dispatch complex for the proposed enhanced 911 emergency telephone system. The Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday approved hiring Bob VanPutten of Landmark Design Group Inc. of Grand Rapids as the architect-engineer of the project Construction is expected to begin in August or September on county-owned land next tc Thornapple Manor, located on Nashville Road, said Commissioner Orvin Moore, chairman of the 911 Committee. The dispatch center will be situated between the Manor and the former E.B.I. facility. The dispatch center will be paid for with property tax revenue that county voters approved last August when they supported a proposal to levy up to one mill for five years for the E-911 service. The 911-system will not be operational for several years. A decision to build a new structure rather than locate the dispatch center in an existing building was made because it can be built for the same cost or less than purchasing a building and renovating it, Moore said. County officials looked at about nine different buildings and determined that the cost to renovate one and bring it up to code would be about as much or more than the cost to build, he said. A cost estimate of the new structure has not been finalized, Moore said. To set the project in motion, commissioners agreed to enter into an agreement with the County Social Services Board and the County Building Authority to build adjacent to Thornapple Manor. "The entire property is under bond of the Building Authority. They're in agreement with it (the new central dispatch headquarters),” Moore said. Later in the meeting, Commissioner Rae Hoare told colleagues about a movement under way to encourage state legislators to introduce a law. The measure would require each telephone line user to pay for 911 systems through billing by their telephone companies rather than having taxpayers pay millage for the operation of 911, as Barry and other counties are doing. The change is being pushed by Iron County and some state associations. Moore said he is concerned about the possibility of such a change because it would take away local control and give it to the Michigan Public Service Commission, a regulatory body for telephone companies and other utilities. "My feeling is that it would be a detriment, not an advantage. 911 would be a stateoperated entity," he said. "They can tell you how to operate our system and I don't feel they have the expertise to run the daily operation of it." Telephone companies then could charge an administrative fee if they handled the billing, added Radant. "I wanted you to be aware that the movement is out there," Hoare said. "We might want to take a stand on it (at a later date)." Jim Coury, the new Potawatomi Resource See 911, Page 2 �911, cont. from page 1 ‘Mini Page’ to be part of Banner’s features Fire destroys house on Monday Firemen from Clarksville and Lake Odessa battled a blaze Monday that destroyed a 150-year-old farm house, owned by Hulie Miller, Jr. at 7361 Darby Road. Though firemen could not be reached to comment Wednesday, it was reported the home was declared a total loss. According to witnesses, Miller was mowing his lawn at about 5:30 p.m. when he noticed the smoke. The fire spread quickly in the wood frame house, making it difficult to extinguish in time to save the structure. No one was injured, though a cat and a dog perished in the blaze. "They’re just lucky they weren't in there," said neighbor and former owner of the home, Betty Blair. "If it had happened at night, they never would have made it out, it went up that fast." (Banner photo) DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS Counties of Barry and Allegan State of Michigan Sealed bids on borrowing up to One million seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($1,750,000.00) for school operating purposes to be repaid from State Aid Funds will be received at the Superintendent's Office until 3:30 p.m. on July 8,1991. The bid opening and award will be at the 7:00 p.m. regular board meeting on that same date. Sally A. Adams, Secretary Board of Education NEWS NEWS Everyweek of your local community, appears in the Banner Call ro...Subscribe 948-8051 The Courthouse bell was given by the citizens of Hastings in 1892. The inscription reads: "Ar proper times my voice will raise and sound to my subscribers' praise." The Barry County Board of Commissioners requests the honor of your presence on June 22, 1991 at the Rededication of the i.ewly Starting next week, young people in Barry County will find a section in the Hastings Banner geared directly to them. The Mini Page will be chock full of facts, stories and puzzles to help children learn in a constructive, fun way. Each week, Mini Page creator and editor Betty Debman researches a special topic for that issue. All facts are checked by expert sources. Complex issues, such as the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the environment and other subjects, are presented in a clear, easy-to-understand style. Puzzles and activities complement the theme in each issue and add to its educational value. Although directed toward beginning readers in grades kindergarten through six, it is of interest to readers of all ages. The supplement has many adult fans and is increasingly being used in adult literacy programs. Family reading is one of the Mini Page's strongest points. As part of a newspaper, the Mini Page has a family audience. Kids, parents and grandparents can all read and discuss interesting subjects. Teachers, with limited time for research, can use the Mini Page in their classrooms. With its non-fiction material, it fits into the push to use materials other than textbooks. Debnam, editor of the Mini Page for 21 years, is a former school teacher from Raleigh, N.C., with a master’s degree in education from Duke University. Debnam, who has a special interest in teaching reading, developed the idea of integrating education into newspapers in 1969, when she was seeking unique learning materials to give her own students. After coming up empty-handed, Debnam approached the editor of the Raleigh News and Observer about integrating a column or "mini unit" for kids. She understands kids and knows that writing for them is not easy. Topics have to be explained in words that children can understand. Debnam writes clearly and creates themes so timely that they can be enjoyed by adults and children alike. The Mini Page, carried by 450 newspapers in the United States and abroad, is an award-winning feature. It earned three EDPRESS awards for educational journalism in 1990 alone. The Mini Page has also received a citation from the American Library Association, the American Chemical Society's 1991 James T. Grady-James H. Stack Award for Interpreting Chemistty for the Public and numerous other honors. The Mini Page's appearance in the Banner is being sponsored by the following local businesses: Dr. Daniel R. Gole, Farm Bureau Insurance, (Larry Neil), Hastings City Bank, River Bend Travel Agency, Mace Pharmacy in Nashville, Coleman Insurance Agency, Wren Funeral Home, Dr. M. McAlvey, Dr. D. Ebaugh, National Bank of Hastings, American Chiropractic Life Center (Dr. Eugene Curtiss), Barry County Transit, Hastings Orthopediac Clinic (Dr. Merriman and Dr. Larke), Viking and Tyden Corporation, Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings Manufacturing, McDonalds, Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, Hastings Savings and Loan, J.C. Penney Co., Inc. and the Thomapple Valley Community Credit Union. City budget hearing planned for June 24 by David T. Young Editor A public hearing on a 1991-92 city budget of nearly $2.5 million has been scheduled for 7:45 p.m. Monday, June 24. William Cusack, chairman of the Personnel and Finance Committee, presented the pro­ posed budget to the City Council Monday night. Noting the budget, “was probably the most difficult” in all the years he has been working on it, Cusack said cuts of more than $100,000 of funding requests had to be made in order to come up with a balance. He said revenues are expected to be at $2,439,654, but expenditure requests were projected at $2,547,466, or about $107,000 more. This forced cuts in several depart­ ments, the largest of which were made in the police department, general administration and the assessor’s office. Cusack said the biggest increases in ex­ penses continue to be seen in health insurance. However, there were jumps in the library and treasurer’s office. The city’s millage rate will be rolled back to 15.8553 mills, though it is authorized to levy a maximum amount of 16.2 mills. The reduc­ tion is in accordance with Truth-in-Tuxation guidelines that call for rolling back rates when property assessments increase faster than the rate of inflation. Mayor Pro Tern David Jasperse noted that lowering the millage rate from its maximum authorized level "is costing us $65,(XX).” In another matter Monday evening. Librarian Barbara Schondelmayer told the council that the Barry County Literacy Coun­ cil has received a $25,000 federal grant The Library Services grant of $25,692, awarded through the Department of Educa­ tion, will be used to hire a full-time coor­ dinator and secretary for the program, which now has only a volunteer coordinator. The literacy program attempts to help adults learn to read with a system of volunteer tutors. In other business Monday, the council also: — Approved the special parking assess­ ment of $16,500 for downtown businesses to pay for maintenance and enforcement. The figure is the same as it has been in the previous two years. Two more opinions on the issue were of­ fered before the council made its decision. Jerry Bolthouse of True Value Hardware asked for signs to be placed at several spots in the 200 block of South Jefferson Street to en­ sure better enforcement of parking rules. Ken Radant, president of WBCH Radio, said though he does not object to the assess­ ment, he opposes funding parking enforce­ ment, saying it is “throwing good money after bad. With acres of so-called 'free park­ ing' offered by so many shopping centers and strip malls, we believe it is counter productive to mark tires and issue tickets in the downtown area.” Councilman Donald Spencer said Radant’s letter “points up more of a public relations problem than anything else." — Passed a resolution determining the necessity of installing water and sewer ser­ vices on Marshall Street between Market and Young streets, despite a letter from Gerald and Joyce Skedgell, objecting. Robert VanderVeen, director of educational services forthe Hastings Area Schools, which petitioned for the sewer and water, explained tliat the schools own all property on the south side of Marshall and would like to develop lots for building trades classes. These homes would need city services. — Adopted a resolution to vacate Boltwood Street from the south line of Marshall to a point 72 feet south olf South Street. — Approved a motion to exercise an option agreement to purchase property on Mill Street from Mr. and Mrs. Bill Landon for $60,325. The property will be used as a water treatment plant. — Renewed legal defense membership in the Michigan Municipal League, at an annual cost of $200 and paid a mandatory en­ vironmental affairs assessment of $297. — Reviewed a proposed contract with with Mercy Ambulance and delayed approval because of some of the wording. A change from the previous pact said that the service respond to requests from all police and fire agencies within the city limits, but made no provision for such agencies in surrounding townships, such as Carlton, Hastings and Rutland. — Approved a request from Fire Chief Roger Caris to attend the Michigan Fire Chiefs Association’s annual training con­ ference July 13-17, with necessary expenses. — Approved a request from the Battle Creek Shriners Club to have its annual newspaper sale Aug. 2 in Hastings. — Received and placed on file a letter from officials of the City of Tecumseh, thanking local officials for their hospitality during Mayor's Exchange Day. — Approved a contribution of $21,000 to the YMCA for the 1991-92 season after July 1. — Approved a request from the First Presbyterian Church for closing West Center Street between Church and Broadway for Vacation Bible School June 17-21. — Asked City Attorney James Fisher to look into whether the city’s contract with Consolidated Governmental Services for reappraisal should continue in light of the state approval of a property assessment freeze. renovated historic Barry County Courthouse located in Hastings, Michigan, Barry County. The ceremonies will commence at 2:30 I’M on the Courthouse lawn. SCHOOLS...contfnued from page 1 nine people seeking two four-year-terms. Kristine Hynes and Jeffrey S. Booi emerged as the winners in Lakewood, with 504 and 315 votes, respectively. Defeated in their bids were Darlene Niethamer, 140 votes; Lawrence Smith, 261; Steven Ludema, 236; Dennis Jay Mutschler, 104; incumbent Thomas Doyle, 258; Gerald Tomandl, 165; and Lester Forman, 314. Delton Kellogg District voters had two seats to fill but only one candidate on the ballot. Write-in candidate Wilbur Glenn grabbed 104 votes, according to unofficial returns to win a seat. And voters elected incumbent John Wells, who was listed on the ballot, to another term with 235 votes. Eighteen different names received write-in votes and Richard Glidden came closest to Wilbur with 67 votes. C nervation and Development director, .—.ed to the board about the roles of RC&Ds. He explained that the RC&D has potential for improving the community's economy, environment and living standards by helping people care for and use their natural resources. The Potawatomi RC&D, recently was granted federal assistance and serves Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Kalamazoo and St. Joseph counties. Coury, a former district conservationist in Branch County, said the RC&D is an additional conservation tool to extend programs in place and help secure funds and services. Federal assistance of $70,000 been received from the Department of Agriculture and $120,000 is expected next year. Those funds will be used to operate the RC&D office, based in Battle Creek, pay the salary of the coordinator and fund projects in the fivecounty area. The RC&D is locally sponsored and directed, be said. "We work closely with the Soil Conservation Service and boards of commissioners. "We will have public meetings and hear comments on what problems you'd like handled '* A representative from the Barry board will serve on the RC&D governing council. A local steering committee will look at needs and set up a priority list which will be taken into consideration by the five-county council. The Soil Conservation Service manages the program for the Department of Agriculture. "Projects are only limited by your imagination," Coury said. Projects could include anything from energy conservation to flood plan studies to retaining farm land to the development of small parks and better use of woodlots. He told about an innovative project in Cheboygan that converted an eroding and dangerous river bank, once the site of several drownings, into a tourist attraction with riverside walkways. The basis of the overall RC&D program is the authorization, through the Food and Agriculture Act of 1962, of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and other other authorities to provide local units of government technical and financial help in conserving and using their natural resources. In general RC&D goals are to improve land and water resources for agricultural, municipal, industrial, recreational, transportation and wildlife uses; achieve better land use; carr- out planned activities that deal with erosion control, fish and wildlife habitat improvement and other projects; improve and expand recreation facilities: encourage existing industries to expand and new ones to locate in the area; improve local markets for farm crops and forest and handcraft products; improve, build or bring in needed community facilities such as hospitals, schools, sewage treatment plants, solid-waste disposal systems, etc; encourage training and retaining programs to broaden job skills; provide soil, water and related information to agencies who guide resource management; and reduce pollution of air, water and soil. In other business Tuesday, commissioners: •Re-zoned a tract of land in Woodland Township from rural area convenience commercial (C-2) to light industrial (1-1). The change was previously approved by the County Planning Commission. "Woodland Township has a need for expanding commercial and industrial growth," John Gates, director of the County's Planning and Zoning Department, told the board. The re-zoned land is in Woodbury on the west side of M-66, just north of the railroad tracks. The site includes the Pipe Supply Co., Inc. building, a wholesale business. The re-zoning will allow a light machine and tool making business to move from the village of Woodland to that location. •Adopted a resolution to establish a 50-cent service fee to be charged each time a person paying child or spouse support has his or her employer withhold income for direct payment to the County Friend of the Court. The resolution is based on a law that became effective Jan. 1 and requires Michigan courts entering orders for support of minor children or spouses to include an income withholding provision as a part of the order, except in rare cases. The law also allows the employer to deduct an additional 50 cents for each payment made by the employer to the Friend of the Court. The service charge will "come from the remainder of the paycheck" and be payable to the county's general fund. "We thought we should take advantage advantage of it (the new law)," said Commissioner Marjorie Radant, chairman of the board’s Personnel Committee, who introduced the resolution. •Approved the purchase of vertical blinds for the Health Department from Kevin’s Drapery at a cost of $2,608. •Voted to obtain a one-year contract with Dover Elevator Co. of Grand Rapids to provide master maintenance on the elevate, in the Courthouse at a cost of $1,980. Send... The BANNER to afriend. It makes an ideal gift! Call Us to Subscribe: (616) 948-8051 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 13, 1991 — Page 3 Former state official pitches idea to train public servants by David T. Young Editor A troubled American political system needs an infusion of quality public servants, says Michigan’s former Agriculture Director, and he believes he has a solution. Robert Mitchell, president of the new Michigan Political Leadership program, told a First Friday Lunch and Learn audience last week that "I came here today to talk about a hope, a vision." Mitchell’s idea is to establish a training pro­ gram for talented and committed people who wish to get involved in the political arena, whether it be at the local, county, state or federal level. That’s the goal of his political leadership program, which will be run as a course at Michigan State University. Mitchell said he hopes to raise about $250,000 through private grants and contribu­ tions. select participants in November and start the First series of classes next January. He said MSU President John DiBiaggio sup­ ports the program and the university has of­ fered some financial support. "It's solid and fundamental, but it’s not glitzy,” Mitchell said of his program. The guest speaker contended that the quali­ ty of political leadership in America has declined over the last 20 years and that the people have taken less interest in the system. Mitchell compared the American govern­ ment to something like a car that has suffered from neglect at the hands of its owner. "We vote occasionally and then expect our government to work.” he said. "But it doesn’t run well without maintenance. We have a system that is neglected." Some people, he noted, think that politics now is simply the art of gening re-elected and that the best solution is to "throw the racsals out.” He agreed that it’s getting too easy for in­ cumbents to be re-elected. Mitchell noted that 20 percent of U.S. Con­ gressmen in 1990 ran without opposition. Further, of the incumbents who had any com­ petition at all. only about 40 challengers could liave been considered serious. The others were "token candidates" or "sacrificial lambs" offered by the ’oyal opposition party. "There is greater turnover in the Soviet Politburo than in the U.S. Congress." he said. But Mitchell said he doesn't believe that limiting terms of political officials is the answer. "We should acknowledge that there are good people (in public service) and we should keep them there," he said. "We have some high quality, dedicated public servants, but it’s too small a number. We already have fewer and fewer people coming into public service.” Another sign of trouble in the system is low voter turnout. Mitchell pointed out that Gov. John Engler was elected last November by about 12.5 per­ cent of the registered voters in Michigan. He added that 17,000 people less than 12.5 per­ cent voted for former Gov. James Blanchard. He blamed some of the problem on the tendency toward negative campaigning, “but the trend is to go in this direction." Mitchell said the political leadership pro­ gram would try to teach people to deal effec­ tively with public policy issues. The focus would be on skils such as coalition building and decision making. "Reading newspapers and talking to neighbors (about the issues) is fine, but it’s not enough," he said. Mitchell proposes to have at least two classes a year with 24 people meeting on 10 alternating weekends. He said he is modeling the program after one that was started three years ago in North Carolina. Of the 120 graduates of the project in North Carolina. 47 now are holding public offices, some as mayors, sheriffs, school board members, state legislators and even a state senator. Mitchell said that if a training program like this can help one qualified and talented political aspirant get involved in the system, it will be worth it. "If you build on this year after year, you realize that one person can make a difference if they have effective leadership skills," he said. "We need to make them comfortable with the mechanics of running for office so they'll be more effective.” But essentially Mitchell said he's now look­ ing for people willing and able to be part of the program. "I hope we can find those real solid capable people." he said. "We have to go out and find them, bring them in and educate them, whter they’re from Hastings, Barry County, Detroit or the Unpper Peninsula." In a question and answer period, one woman said, “I know a lot of people who want to be involved, yet they don’t know how. They don’t know what steps to take.” Mitchell told her. "1 would encourage you (if interested in the course) to give me your name and address, or if you know someone, let me know who they are and how to contact them." Mitchell said the participants will be selected by a non-partisan advisory board that will help interview and screen applicants. Mitchell also was asked if it isn’t better to strengthen poltical parties and let them pro­ vide training to aspiring candidates. "Parties do provide some training and do some recruiting, but in the last 20 years there has been considerable demise in the impor­ tance of political parties," he said. "Special interest groups have replaced them." He added that in today’s politicans, “What you have today are individuals who are self starters. It’s like the Fuller Brush person who decides that he likes going door to door. And he has no loyalty when he gets there." He agreed that there are no guarantees that a graduate of the political leadership program will be elected, even if he or she is more qualified to hold office. But, he said, "We will train these people on how to present themselves more effectively. They'll have a better shot at it." He noted that anyone with political ambi­ tions has to be able to withstand a lot of public attacks from opponents these days. “That’s the climate today." he said. "If you can't take it, you shouldn’t run.” But he said the attacks can backfire, as in the case of Blanchard’s campaign against Engler last fall. Mitchell also was asked why any Democrat would want to train and then run for offices in traditionally strong Republican areas. Belated diploma: Adults, Community Ed. director joins Class of ’91 by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer After helping hundreds of adults and young people complete their high school education, a Hastings teacher and administrator has finally received his own high school diploma. Less than a month before retiring from his post as director of Hastings Adult and Community Education, LaVerne BeBeau became a member of the Adult Education program's Class of 1991. "It was a gesture on the part of the board of education,’’ explained BeBeau. ’’I’m very grateful for it" BeBeau, a native of Shanagolden, Wise., attended school in his home town, where he participated in band, sports, debate and was named regional speech champion. Then his family moved to Saskatchewan, Canada. The Canadian school system had much higher academic standards, especially for math and science, than the U.S. did during the early 1950s, according to BeBeau. "If I had stayed in Wisconsin, I would have graduated at the top of my class, but in Canada I would have had to take an extra year of school," he said. Rather than spend an extra year in high school, BeBeau, who had completed the 11th grade, was accepted into Northland College in Wisconsin on the basis of his grades and test scores. "A lot of people don’t realize that universities can and do accept intellectually capable people who don’t have high school diplomas," said BeBeau. After a semester in Northland, BeBeau joined the United States Marine Corps, qualified for Officer Training School and attended the United States Navy Flight Academy in Florida. BeBeau completed his stint in the service and then earned his undergraduate degree in history and political science from the University of Alabama in 1962 . He was a member of Phi Alpha Theta, a history honor society and was a candidate for Phi Beta Kappa. He then accepted a position as a social studies teacher at Hastings High School and later took a leave of absence to participate in the Experienced Teacher Fellowship Program at the University of Kansas, which led to his receiving a master's degree from that institution. "You can see I was not a high school drop­ out and I never had any problems with grades,” said BeBeau. Still, despite his college, military and work DON’T LET YOUR ASTHMA MANAGE YOU: when you can manage your asthma. For help, call your local American Lung Association. AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION ’ Robert Mitchell talked to the First Friday crowd In Hastings about the need to teach aspiring politicians how to be effective public servants. Mitchell told the story of his father, who ran for Congress in the Fourth District in 1962 in southwest Michigan. The best any Democratic challenger had ever done in re­ cent years was gel 32 percent of the vote. Democratic challengers were “sacrificial lambs.” He and his father campaigned very hard against a non-incument, then-State Rep. Ed Hutchinson, and received 33 percent of the vote. "I got turned off," Mitchell said. "I asked myself, ’What difference does it make?’ “But there are some shining examples of where it can be turned around," he added. For example, he talked about the campaign of Congressman Bob Carr, who narrowly lost in 1972 to a 16-year incumbent in the Sixth District. In years previous the best anyone had done was get about 38 percent of the vote. When asked how he felt about the recall ef­ News Briefs Father's Day car show slated Retiring Director of Hastings Adult and Community Education program LaVerne BeBeau proudly displays his high school diploma. experience, BeBeau never received a high school diploma. "It was never a secret that I didn’t have a diploma." said BeReaa, who became the as­ sistant principal at Hastings middle and high schools in 1984 and the director of adult and communi'.y education three years later. "I always told my students that if they graduated they would have something I didn't ~ a diploma." While BeBeau's lack of a high school diploma did not slow down his career in edu­ cation, it caused a lot of good-natured ribbing from his colleagues, said Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Carl Schoessel. "Because he didn't have a diploma he took a lot kidding over the years, so we (the school board and administration) thought it would be a nice idea to grant him a diploma before he retired." BeBeau’s college, military and work experience more than qualified him for the diploma, which Schoessel presented to him last month at the school district’s annual ban­ quet for past and present administrators. "It was really touching," said BeBeau. "I had no idea they were going to do that." NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE The 10th annual Father’s Day Car Show is planned for Sunday at Charlton Park. More than 800 street rods, classic cars, antique automobiles, pick-up trucks and customized cars will be on display from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The show is sponsored by the Southern Michigan Street Rod Associa­ tion and Charlton Park. Awards will be handed out shortly before closing. Some $1,000 in cash prizes will be awarded to the winners. Another $3,000 in door prizes and a rebuilt small-block Chevy motor are among the prizes that will be given out. Judges will select the top cars in several categories, including top 10. long distance and club participation. One of the highlights will be the presentation of the "Mr. Street Rodder of the Year.” Visitors will cast votes for the Spec­ tator's Choice Trophy, which will be awarded to the most admired car in the show. New this year will be a model car con­ test for children and adults of all ages. Judges will give awards in different age groups and classes for best paint, most original design, best graphics or decal, youngest entry and best diorama or display. Classes will include custom, leadshed, pre-1949 street rod, stock, hot truck, competition and open category. No fee is required and no pre­ registration for the model contest is necessary. Live entertainment will be provided Sherman Arnold and the Interstate Band and magician Jack Ricketts. Art exhibit opens Friday More than 35 works of art in the "Rhythm and Repetition" exhibit will open at 7 p.m. Friday at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings. The exhibit, sponsored by the Thor­ napple Arts Council of Barry County, is on loan from the Art Center of Battle Creek. The exhibit includes a variety of media, such as clay, fiber, stained glass, metal painting, painted screens, photography and drawings. The display will kick off the Arts Council’s summer season of art exhibits. It will be shown at the Arts Hatchery Building in the park Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through July 7. Hours will be 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. fort against Engler, Mitchell said he cam­ paigned on behalf of Blanchard and didn’t want to see Engler win, but “I don’t believe recall is the answer. I feel that recall was created constitutionally to remove unethical or incompetent people from office." Mitchell often repeated the themes of lack of voter interest and bold and creative political leadership. He said, “We need to go on a talent search so we can have a more effective political system.” Anyone interested in getting involved with the Michigan Political Leadership Program may write to Mitchell at 4700 South Hagadom, East Lansing, 48823. The Brown Bag Lunch and Learn series, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, is held the first Friday of each month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Jefferson and Green streets in Hastings. Paul Siegel wins a ‘Rose’ Longtime Hastings resident and former city attorney Paul Siegel received the Red Rose Citation Monday from the Hastings Rotary Club. Fewer than 25 people have received the honor in the past 40 years. The Red Rose is regarded as Rotary’s most prestigious award, but recipients do not need to be Rotarians. Siegel has been a member of the club since 1946, when he returned from serv­ ing in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific dur­ ing World War II. He was city attorney for 26 years, from 1948 to 1974, was legal counsel for Pennock Hospital and was a founding partner in the local firm of Siegel, Hudson, Gee, Fisher and Youngs ma. He has been a member of the Hastings Youth Council, Community Chest drive. United Fund drive, School Expansion Steering Committee and Pennock Hospital fund appeals. He also was a founding director of the Thornapple Foundation. He was a direc­ tor of the Hastings City Bank from 1961 to 1978 and a director of Hastings Sav­ ings and Loan from 1961 to 1979. He is past president of the Barry County Bar Association and is a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hastings, the Hastings Country Club, the Masonic Lodge and Elks Club. Hastings man a top intern David Michnal of Hastings has been recognized for distinguished service as a participant in Michigan State Univer­ sity’s Legislative Intern program in Lansing. Michnal was one of eight students nominated for the Daniel Rosenthal Award, given in memory of one of MSU’s first legislative interns. It was established by Rosenthal’s family after he died in 1977. Michnal, who interned for State Senator Robert Geake, is a senior at MSU. majoring in history and economics. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1984. He is the son of Karen Marr of Hastings and Walter Michnal of New Boston. Alumni banquet set for Lake O The Lake Odessa High School Alumni Banquet will be held Saturday. June 29. at Lakewood High School. Those who attended or were somehow affiliated with the old Lake Odessa High School are welcome to attend. Reservations are due June 19 and cost is $10 per person. Reservations may be sent, with pay­ ment. to Jackie Gilliland. 156 Sunset Beach. Lake Odessa. 48849. For more information, call (616) 642-6860 or (616) 374-7508. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 13, 1991 liewpoinfa Schoolfinance problems go beyond Headlee rules Monday's election results show that voters are getting more sophisticated in their understanding of the Headlee Amendment, or they're getting more sympathetic to the plight of schools. It wasn't too long ago that requests to override Headlee consistently were defeated at the polls. The reason often given then was that voters didn't understand how the Headlee rules worked, and whenever you don’t understand something, you're just not likely to vote "yes." But on Monday, voters in the Maple Valley, Hastings and Thomapple Kellogg districts approved requests to waive rollbacks mandated by the amendment. Perhaps voters are becoming more aware of the trouble caused by Headlee when it is coupled with the state aid formula. The Headlee Amendment originally was intended to allow school districts to capture more revenue from increased local property assessments only at the rate of inflation, without a vote of the people. It Assyria Supervisor answers recall allegations was supposed to be a way to curb the costs of rising property taxes. However, under the current state aid formula, increased assessments too often do not translate into more school revenue because state aid decreases proportionately. Further, because the formula gives schools so much per mill and per pupil, the rollback in millage rate means yet another reduction in state aid. So what Headlee does today, if it is not waived, is reduce the state's commitment to local education and it causes schools to get hit with two revenue reductions, in millage and state aid. One reason for the turnaround in Headlee voting results may that ocal school officials in the last several years have done a good job in trying to explain why the waiver is needed. And perhaps the problems of school financing are becoming better realized. But what is needed in the long run is serious reform in the way schools are financed. The problem really isn't the Headlee Amendment by itself. The problem lies in how Headlee works with the existing formula. So the task ahead for the State Legislature is somehow to find a more equitable way to finance education so local property owners don't continue to get stuck with a higher tab and so the difference in funding levels between districts is not so great. The voters are apparently holding up their end of the bargain. Now it’s time for lawmakers to get to work to come up with a system that's more fair because the one in place certainly isn't ______ To the Editor: Concerning the proposed recall petition, seeking the recall of all five Assyria Township officials, as supervisor, I would like to res­ pond to the issues of the petition, on behalf of the entire board. The petition cites mismanagement of funds as oe of the components of the recall. The Assyria Board of Trustees has fiscal respon­ sibility for all township funds, most of which are derived from state revenue sharing and the county. Did we spend more money than we receiv­ ed last year? The answer is yes. We had total revenues of $109,826.78 and expenditures of $140,132.89. We ended the fiscal year with a balance of $109,842.55. The petition addresses road work that was commissioned to be done by the Barry County Road Commission. A portion of the road in question was under water during the spring months, making travel difficult. It is the township's responsibility to provide for the safety of its citizens and property. En­ suring access for police, fire and ambulance is a prerequisite for such services, not to men­ tion school buses and ease of residents’ travel. Road maintenance is not determined by the number of houses on a road, but by prioritiz­ ing identified needs and matching those needs to available funds. The petition mentions the official assessing Letters firm of the township. Consolidated Govern­ mental Services. CGS was contracted to per­ form routine assessing services, as well as conduct a total township reappraisal. CGS completed the reappraisal process and provided property cards, computer print-outs and maps to die township. That portion of the contract was fulfilled and a payment was issued. The assessing portion of the contract is an on-going process, with monthly payments as agreed. The petition comments on the Board of Review. This was a unique year for the township because of the reappraisal process. 47 percent of the properties within the township remained the same or were lowered, other properties were increased. The Board of Review met with all citizens who petitioned Cable left bad first impression To the Editor Longtime teacher ‘quite a lady’ To the Editor: End of ‘pound release’ welcome’ To the Editor I would like to express my appreciation to the Barry County Board of Commissioners for their recent vote to end pound release at the animal shelter. Pound release is the sale of shelter animals to a dealer who then sells them to animal research institutions. My gratitude extends to John Gates, Barry County Animal Shelter and the Barry County Humane Society. The Humane Society members worked very hard to change this tragic policy about six years ago. The commissioners were con­ fronted and educated by this team, but change takes time. Now, how can the public help to stop the present cat and dog overpopulation tragedy? Neuter or spay your dogs and cats. Kay Doyle Bellevue Headlee waiver was appreciated To the Editor: We appreciate the approval of the "Hcadlcc waiver” at the annual school election con­ ducted on June 10. With the ability to levy the full millage rate, the Board of Education now can provide some important and valuable services for the com­ ^Hastings 83.01161*) Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058-C602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President Stephen Jacobs Treasurer munity’s young people that otherwise wouldn’t have been possible in 1991-’92. The community’s continuing support for its schools is most appreciated. Board of Education and staff members Hastings Area Schools On or about May 18. we had the pleasure of paying a visit to an old school teacher, Doris Sanders, who taught at Milo School. She has had a lot of health problems, such as a pacemaker put in; she got infection in her arm and one thing led to another. She remembers teaching at least 179 students, knows most of their whereabouts, has most addresses and has kept in touch with quite a few of them. About two years ago, she was honored at the "Michigan Hall of Fame ” Several of her grown-up students, and their families came home to sec her. She’s quite a lady, and I am sure, will never be forgotten by so many of us whom she taught. I am sure she would like to receive get well cards or letters from anyone who knows her. She has received the Hastings Banner for years, that is another of her ways of keeping in touch. Her address is: Doris Sanders. 2618 Glen­ dale Blvd., Parchment. Mich. Sincerely, Mr. & Mrs. Karlton Neil Mr. & Mrs. James Stenger Lake Odessa Public Opinion ■ them to do so. Before you sign a recall petition. I would urge you to consider the following: -All township officials are available for your questions and comments. —A recall election would cost approximate­ ly $3,000. —Who would replace the five officials? You will not have a choice. The county will appoint three members and the three will choose two more. Local control is erased. —All board members are up for re-election in November 1992. If you truly believe there needs to be a change, become involved and run for office. Diana L. Newman Assyria Township Supervisor I am writing about the new cable company coming to Hastings. They were working on my street recently, in front of my house. When I left my home at 11 a.m. that day, my Triad cable service was intact. But when I returned at 3 p.m., I had no cable. My children said that an unmarked truck had been working with the cable wire. They pulled my cable so hard that it broke and shredded the outer cover of the wire. I called Americable and Triad for repairs. After I was without TV and cable for 24 to 36 hours, guess who showed up? Not the guilty ones. Triad came and repaired our cable. Americable drove b> an hour alter the repairs were made. They never even stopped to apologize. I wrote the Americable company about my problem I’ve had with them — no reply! Also, why are the trucks not marked with their company name? Why are the men who are doing the installation not wearing uniforms, or at least wearing shirts? I do believe we should be given a choice of a cable company. I just hope the new one gives better service than their workmanship has shown me. Debra James Hastings Seniors appreciate graduation party To the Editor: The senior class of 1991 would like to ex­ press appreciation to the parents and com­ munity who helped and supported the senior graduation party. We all appreciate the time, effort and dona­ tions given to make this last memory for our class a special event. Senior Class 1991 NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE Should public be allowed to see executions on TV? A recent court ruling in California denied a television station's request to film an execu­ tion. Do you think the public has the right to view an execution, or do you believe such exercises should remain private? John Jacobs Vice President Frederic Jacobs Secretary Newsroom David T. Young /Editor) Elaine Gilbert /Assistant Eddon Todd Tubergen ispons Editor Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Sue Hinckley Sandra Ponsetto Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8a m 5:30p m ; Saturday 8 a.m. - noon. Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Phyllis Bowers Subscription Rates: S13 per year in Barr/ County S15 per year in adjoining counties S16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: P.O Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) Alan Christenson, Shelbyville: / “Seeing how society has gcr^ so bad, wc might need a little scare to show people what the result of crime is.” “I think it ought to be viewed because it might deter others from doing the same thing.’’ “No (I don’t think it should be viewed).” “No (executions should not be viewed).” “No (executions shouldn’t be televised), because it’s gross and sickening.” “I don’t know if it’s right, but the taste is ques­ tionable. I don’t know if it’s freedom of informa­ tion... the whole concept of such a thing is in ques­ tionable taste.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 13, 1991 — Page John Lockwood, David Wilcox receive alumni awards by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Hastings High School graduates John L. Lockwood. Cass of 1941, and David Wilcox, Class of '66, received the Hastings High School Alumni Association's Distinguished Alumni Awards during the organization’s 104th annual banquet Saturday night. The men were chosen on the basis of their impact on the world at large and their contri­ butions and standing in their communities. Lockwood, the son of Bonita and the late George Lockwood, an area dentist, graduated from Hastings 50 years ago. After graduation, he attended Western Michigan College from the fall of 1941 until the spring of 1943, when he entered the United States Army. Lockwood spent two and a half years serv­ ing as an x-ray technician in a field hospital in northern India during World War II. When Lockwood returned home in the fall of 1946, he enrolled in Michigan State Col­ lege and earned a bachelor of arts degree in botany in 1948. In 1950, Lockwood earned a master's degree in plant pathology and in 1953, he received a doctorate in the same field. Lockwood was an assistant professor of plant pathology at the Ohio Agricultural Ex­ periment Station from 1953 until 1955, when he accepted a position at Michigan State University. At MSU, Lockwood researched diseases of peas and soybeans and the ecology of plant root-infecting fungi in the soil and taught un­ dergraduate and graduate courses in plant pathology, before retiring in 1990 after 35 years of service. Lockwood was a National Science Founda­ tion Senior Research Fellow at the Uni­ versity of Cambridge, England, in 1970-71, received the Distinguished Alumnus award of MSU's College of Natural Sciences in 1983 and received a Distinguished Professor Award from the university in 1990. David Wilcox John L. Lockwood He has been an active member of the American Phytopathological Society. In 1977, he was named a fellow of the society for his achievements in research and teaching. He served on its governing board from 1977 to 1881 as counselor-at-large. From 1982 to 1986 Lockwood served as vice president, president-elect, president and past president of the society. Lockwood lives in Okemos with his wife, Elizabeth, whom he married in 1959. The couple has two children, James, a dentist in Grand Rapids, and Laura, a travel agent in Okemos. Wilcox, Hastings' other Alumnus of the Year, returned to the area and stayed shortly after receiving his bachelor of science degree in special education from Central Michigan University in 1970. After teaching in Plainwell for one year, FINANCIAL furnished by...Mark D. Christensen of Edward D. Jones & Co. Higher interest rates, higher risk One investment principle that informed in­ vestors have learned to respect is that higher interest rates can mean higher risk. Unfor­ tunately, this lesson is sometimes learned too late. An example of this principle can be found in high-yield income mutual funds. Although many of these funds still hold excellent cor­ porate bonds that continue to pay high in­ terest, their net asset value (NAV) has typical­ ly declined far more than the NAV of their conservative peers. This is due to an overall re-evaluation of high-yield, or “junk,” bonds. Other high-yield funds, trying to squeeze out the last bit of extra income by investing almost entirely in low-quality junk bonds of questionable corporations, have lost not only NAV but also income from poor-quality bonds that are in default. Neither scenario thrills shardholders, but if the risks of high-yield funds were fully ex­ plained before investing, the declines would seem more inevitable than surprising. Uninformed investors aren’t the only ones to have been surprised. Informed investors who purchase high-yield government funds have been surprised when NAV and income dropped. After all, government securities aren’t considered junk, so why the drop in NAV? Likewise, government securities alwys pay interest, so why the drop in income? The culprit has generally been the call options written on the fund’s securities. These are agreements that are sold to investors giving them an option to purchase the security at a stated price for a specified period of time. In order to get maximum income.the fund sells these call options against a portion of the portfolio and passes the premiums, or the money paid by the option buyer, on to shareholders. This offers a total higher in­ come than one could expect from a simple, or unoptioned, government fund. That’s the good news. The bad news is that the optioned portion of the high-yield portfolio must be held in the event the option is exercised. That means those bonds generally cannot be sold. They remain exposed to market declines as interest rates rise. This explains the drop in the value of the fund’s shares. The fund manager is now faced with an in­ come dilemma. With the value of the bonds down, he hesitates to write new call options against them. If interest rates reverse and begin to fall, the value of the bond portfolio will rise. If the bonds are optioned and called from the portfolio, any potential price recovery is lost. The shareholder loses NAV that cannot be recovered from these bonds. On the other hand, if the manager does not option the bonds, he loses that extra premium income that has enhanced his dividend to shareholders. Most fund managers choose this as the more responsible alternative. The im­ mediate effect is that monthly distributions are reduced. The longer-term advantage is that if lower interest rates are ahead, the fund’s assets could recover. Even with the income reduction, however, the better managed high-yield government funds plan to keep their distribution rates at the high end of the competitive rates that are available. If the message isn't clear, just remember that high yields typically mean high risk. But you can always limit your risk by understan­ ding what you buy and paying attention to the quality of your investments and the success of your fund manager in consistently meeting the fund’s objectives. — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close AT&T 363Z. Amerltech 57’Za 485Z. Anheuser-Busch Chrysler 14®/. 283/b Clark Equipment 26’Zb CMS Energy Coca Cola 553Z. Dow Chemical 55V. Exxon 583Z. Family Dollar 225Z« Ford 353Z< General Motors 421Za Great Lakes Bancorp 133Z« Hastings Mfg. 44 102Vb IBM JCPenney 537Z. Johnson & Johnson 867Z. Kmart 48 Kellogg Company 95V< McDonald’s 34’Z? Sears 393Z< Southeast Mich. Gas 163Z« Spartan Motors 113Z« Upjohn 447Z. Gold $370.30 Silver $4.52 Dow Jones 2985.91 Volume 162,000,000 Change — 15/a 15Z. -2’/? -3 —2’A —2 —Va —Vh —'It Wilcox returned to Hastings as a special edu­ cation teacher, an assignment he has held since that time. In 1982, Wilcox developed a "popcorn pro­ gram" for his high school students. The stu­ dents sold popcorn at the boys’ basketball games, giving them an opportunity to prac­ tice politeness, making change and managing money and giving them an opportunity to be on the giving end of good will, enhancing their self-esteem. The money earned from the program is used for student needs, such as senior year ex­ penses. Wilcox's "popcorn program" has been rec­ ognized as a "model special education pro­ gram" by the State of Michigan. Today, Wilcox is the head of the Hastings Area Schools Special Education Department which includes programs for students in grades kindergarten through 12 who qualify for special education services. Wilcox has said that he feels his most im­ portant job is being the work-study coordina­ tor for educable mentally impaired young people. As soon as a student enters the special edu­ cation program, Wilcox begins evaluating the youngster and preparing him or her for a fu­ ture job. He spends a lot of time in the community working with business people, finding jobs for his students and making certain that they are properly trained for the work setting. Some of the people he found jobs for 20 years ago are still at the same job and have become integrated into society. Wilcox has also been politically active, fighting to change a technicality in the state social services system that took money away from families of welfare recipients when their young people found jobs outside the home. Since college Wilcox has been carving ducks and other types of wildlife. Taught by his father, Harmon Wilcox, he takes his craft to the "An in the Park" show in Fish Hatch­ ery Park each spring to share his skills with Hastings elementary students. A member of the Kalamazoo Chapter of Ducks Unlimited, Wilcox eventually founded the Hastings chapter of the organization, which is active in this area of Barry County. As a wildlife artist, Wilcox has participated in the "Christmas For Kids" program, in which each artist contributes a piece of work that is sold. Proceeds from the art are used to buy Christmas gifts for foster children and helps send them to summer camp. Also honored at the banquet last weekend were the 65th-year class, with seven members present: the 60th-year class, 22 present; the 55th-year class, 21 present; the 50th-year class, 52 present; 40th-year class, eight pre­ sent; the 30th-year class, one present and the 25th-year class with 28 present Toastmistress Cindy Sage Williams intro­ duced the following people who gave the re­ sponse for their class: Geri Eye, Class of + S8.05 + $.37 —42.04 NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 24,1291 at 7:45 p.m. in the City Hall, Council’ Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan on improvement for WATERMAIN AND SANI­ TARY SEWER, on MARSHALL ST. FROM MARKET TO YOUNG. Special Assessment rolls for said improvements will be reviewed at that time. This notice is given pursuant to Chapter 14, of the Charter of the City of Hastings and Article IV Section 13,107 of the Hastings City Code. Sharon Vickery City Clerk Before Saturday's alumni banquet, Hastings' class of 1931 held a special reunion to commemorate the 60th anniversary of their graduation. The class of '31 was the first to cross the boards at the Central School Auditorium. Pictured are: (front row, from left) Doris Cappon, Nelda (Cool) Newton, Aline (Andrus) Frisby, Edna (Hines) Mathison, Margaret (Johncock) Johnson, Evelyn (DeMott) Beadle. Frances (Darby) Conklin, (second row) Tom Stebbins, Ruby (Royer) Barnes, Lauren Edger, Adrounie, Wayne Williams, Merle Utter, Milton Fancher, Bernard Bowser, Theoline (Rogers) Schrader and Evelyn (Fisher) Kilmer. Absent from the photo are: Sarah (Cook) Anders, Ethel (Crook) Buck, Beatrice and Daryl Hall, William McCullen and Evelyn (Johnson) Vukin. 1991; Mary Andrus, Class of 1966; William Dibble, Class of 1941; John Barnett, Class of 193o and Agnes McPharlin, Class of 1931. Also receiving special recognition were past and present teachers and administrators. Hastings Area'School Superintendent Carl Schoessel announced that a plaque with the names of Hastings distinguished alumni would be put on permanent display in the high school library. The oldest graduate present was Vida Cole Blood, from the class of 1921. The youngest alumnus was 1991 Valedictorian and graduate Geri Eye, who was presented with a Certifi­ cate of Achievement from the Alumni Asso­ ciation. Door prizes were awarded to the farthest traveled graduate, the graduate with the most children and grandchildren who are Hastings alumni, in attendance; and the longest married alumni. The alumna with the most children present was Delores Sunday Hall, Class of 1934. Her triplets, Christopher Hall, Carole Mueller and Christine Anderson, who graduated in 1966. The Swiss steak dinner, prepared by the high school food service department, was fol­ lowed by a sing-along led by Alden Burgess, who was accompanied by Don Reid on the piano. James Houseman gave the invocation and benediction. Anyone who has attended Hastings High School is eligible to attend the Alumni Asso­ ciation's reunion and banquet More than 300 people, 243 of them Hast­ ings alumni, attended the banquet The banquet and reunion was arranged by Hastings High School Alumni Board mem­ bers Don Reid, president; Maurice Greenfield, vice president; Beulah Stauffer, secretary; Elsie Sage, treasurer; Albert and Fem Os­ borne, John and Freda Hewitt, Dorothy Wolfe, Lois Miller, Larry Moore, Pat Green­ field, Norm and Agnes Perkins, Ron Con­ klin, Agnes McPharlin, Gene and Sandy Greenfield, Arthur Stauffer, Liz Nevins, Dorothy Reid and Keith Sage. Door prizes and other items and services for the banquet were contributed by Hastings Savings and Loan, Hastings City Bank, Great Lakes Bancorp, Barry County Lumber, Neil's Printing, J-Ad Graphics, Miller Real Estate, Floral Design, Barlow’s Hower Shop, Hastings Flower Shop, Hastings Manufacturing, Brand's Photographic Center, The County Seat, Eberhard's, Elias Brothers, Felpausch, JC Penney, K mart, Kloosterman's Koop, Tire Music Center, McDonald's and Scars. Boating safety class planned The Barry County Sheriffs Department will hold a free boating safety class from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 22 at the Shady Shores Resort at Gun Lake. Adults, teens and children are invited to at­ tend. Kids ages 12 to 16 must take a boating safety class and receive a certificate in order to operate boats or jet skis with engines larger than 6 horsepower. Advertise your families GARAGE SALE in The BANNER Reach that important WEEKEND BUYERS MARKET! • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held June 11, 1991 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Delton Kellogg School District an­ nounces that the Annual School District and Building Reports will be presented to the public at the special board meeting at 7:00 p.m. June 24, 1991. Sally A. Adams, Secretary Board of Education • REWARD • for the information on the brutal beating on the exotic gray rhea bird. Severely beaten last Friday night (May 31st). In the 3800 block of South Wall Lake Road. 616-945-97Q4 Kids under age 12 can take the class but are ’ not eligible to receive the operating certifi­ cate. Those attending are asked to bring a pencil and a sack lunch. The resort is located on Patterson Road south .of Chief Noonday Road. For more information, call Sgt. Bill John­ son at the Barry County Sheriffs Depart­ ment, 948-4805. Call anytime Richard M. Delnay, M.D. Regretfully announces, because of continuing disability, the closure of his office June 30, 1991. I hope to resume practice when recovered. Expressions of sympathy and support from my patients, my co-workers and others have been appreciated. Medical records, if where needed, will be available. TOWNSHIP OF BARRY COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN BARRY TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 37 ADOPTED: JUNE 4, 1991 EFFECTIVE DATE: JUNE 14, 1991 (REPEAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 4) An Ordinance to repeal Barry Township Ordinance No. 4 (also known as Parking: Base Line Street and Main Street), adopted June 13, 1961. THE TOWNSHIP OF BARRY BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS: SECTION I REPEAL OF BARRY TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 4 Barry Township Ordinance No. 4 (known as Parking: Base Line Street and Main Street), adopted June 13,1961 and purportedly effective July 22, 1961, is hereby repealed in its entirety. SECTION II EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication. LOIS BROMLEY, Clerk Township of Barry �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 13, 1991 ( Q Gary C. McCrimmon BATTLE CREEK - Gary C. McCrimmon, 37 of 121 Glendale, Battle Creek and formerly of the Dowling area passed away Saturday, June 8, 1991 at Community Hospital, Battle Creek. Mr. McCrimmon was bom September 29, 1953 in Hastings, the son of Calvin and Edna (Marie) (Brown) McCrimmon. He was raised in the Dowling area and attended school at Barney Mills and Pleasantview School. He went on to attend Hastings High School. He was a Veteran of the United States Army for about two years. He was married to Paula Jean Newbum in October of 1978. He has resided in Battle Creek since 1977. His employment included: Eaton Manufacturing, Pirard Company, United Steel and Wire Company, all of Battle Creek. His last employment was with Snyder Trucking Company of Wisconsin as an over-the-road truck driver. He was a member of National Riflemen’s Association. Mr. McCrimmon is survived by a son, Gary Calvin (Skeeter) McCrimmon; a daughter, Melissa Joy McCrimmon; his former wife, Paula Jean (Newbum) McCrimmon, all of Battle Creek; his mother, Edna (Marie) McCrimmon of Hastings; four sisters, Mrs. Robert (Carolyn) Watson, Marilyn Beutler, both of Battle Creek, Mrs. Raymond (Joyce) Hause of Hastings and Mrs. Vem (Fran) Watson cf Sherwood. He was preceded in death by his father, Calvin McCrimmon in 1976. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 12 at the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings with Doctor Kingery Clingenpeel officiating. Burial was in the Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gary C. McCrimmon Memorial Fund. Q Myrtle E. Graham y NASHVILLE - Mrytle E. Graham, 74 of Nashville passed away Tuesday, June 11,1991 at Tendercare of Hastings after a long illness. Mrs. Graham was born June 11, 1917 in Hastings, the daughter of Howard and Iva (Jersey) Weaver. She was raised in Rutland Township and attended Edger Country School and Hastings High School. She was married to Ronald M. Graham on July 1, 1936 in Bumips. The couple settled in Nashville and had a bait business in their early years. Mr. Graham preceded her in death in 1978. She also sold plants and vegetables from her greenhouse and had a small farm and a car wash. She was a member of the Nashville United Methodist Church and held several offices in the United Methodist Womens Group. She was a hostess at Charlton Park and a volunteer worker for the United Way and the Red Cross Blood Drive. Mrs. Graham is survived by two sons, Raymond and his wife, Janice of Nashville, James and his wife, Mary of Hastings; a daughter, Marjorie Disbrow and her husband, Ellsworth of Eaton Rapids; seven grandchil­ dren; a sister, Irene Weaver of Dayton, Ohio; a niece, Yvonne Jennings and her husband, Keith of Kittering, Ohio. She was also preceded in death by her mother in 1955; her father in 1960 and a sister, Chrystal Victory. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 13 at the Nashville United Methodist Church with Reverend Kenneth Vaught officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nashville United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville. Roy C Noffke ) Former Barry County Commissioner passes CALEDONIA - Roy Noffke, 80 of Caledo­ nia, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 1991 at St. Marys Hospital. He leaves to mourn in his passing his wife Gustava (Tavie); one son. Jack; one daughter and son-in-law, Sallie and Wayne Hulst, all of Caledonia; his grandchil­ dren, Todd Hulst, Nickeletie and Jeffrey DeVries, Juliette and Wayne Mokma; his great-grandchildren, Rachel, Brittnie, and Nicholas DeVries, Kelsey Jo Mokma, all of Caledonia; one brother, George Noffke of Caledonia; his sisters-in-law, Josephine and Cathryn Noffke of Caledonia, Evelyn Noffke of Middleville, Hazel Noffke of Lake Odessa, Marge Huizinga of Gainesville, Florida; a former sister-in-law, Evelyn Ward of Caledo­ nia; several nieces, nephews and cousins; many friends and acquantances. Roy Noffke for many years was a prominent farmer in the area, land developer of Noffke Lakeshore Platt, Barry County Commissioner, Thornapple Township Supervisor, former board member of the Caledonia Farmers Eleva­ tor and an active member of the Caledonia I.O.O.F. #251 Lodge. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 1 at Caledonia Funeral Chapel, Caledonia. Burial was in Ml Hope Cemetery. Family suggests memorial contributions to the Heart Association. Q John Adams Schempp J Q LEHIGH ACRES, FLORIDA - John Adams Schempp of Lehigh Acres, Florida and Ithaca, New York passed away unexpectedly, May 19, 1991 from an apparent heart attack in his Flori­ da home. Mr. Schempp was bom in Camilla, Georgia and lived in Ithaca as a youth. He graduated from Ithaca High School and then Cornell University with the Class of 1940. He was a B-29 pilot with the Army Air Forces in World War II and a pilot biologist for New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, retiring in 1980 after 43 years. He was a member of Christ United Method­ ist Church at Lehigh Acres, Florida; Cornell Club of Southwest Florida and the National Rifle Association. Mr. Schempp is survived by his wife, Isabel Poyer Schempp; four daughters, Nancy Lee Matt of Loudenville, New York, Beatrice Ann Crocetta of Saratoga, New York, Mary Jean Brannon of Albany, New York, Susan Marie McCue of Westchester, Pennsylvania; a son, John A. Schempp Jr. of Rochester, New York; -------------- Hastings Area---------------------------two sisters, Lucy Anne Jacoby of Brooksville, HASTINGS FIRST UNITED CHURCH OF THE Florida and Beatrice C. Reddick of Guilford, METHODIST CHURCH, comer NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ Connecticut; a brother, George Christian of Green and Church Streets, Philip way. James Leitzman Pastor. Sun­ Schempp of Melbourne Beach, Florida; eight L. Brown. Pastor. Church phone day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday grandchildren. 616/945-9574. Summer Morning School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning He was preceded in death by his mother, Worship 9:30 a.m. (nursery atten­ Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ Beatrice Schempp Haley of Ithaca, New York dant). Barrier free building with ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. elevator to all floors. Broadcast of * Services for Adults, Teens and and his father, George Christian Schempp of worship service over WBCH AM- Children. Athens, Georgia. FM at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Arrangements have been made by the Wednesday, and Thursday Nar­ FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 National Cremation Society of Fort Myers, cotics Anonymous 12:00 noon. E. Woodlawn, Hastings, Michigan Florida. Wednesday Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. 948-80CM. James R. Barrett. Asst. Saturday Co-Dcpendents A memorial^eryice will be held at Memory Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday Anonymous 9 a.m. Saturday, June School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all Gardens, AlbanvjNew York, June 29, 1991 at I 5 — Goodwill Class ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. , Potluck/Social 6:00 p.m. Sunday. Service, Jr. Church up to 4th Memorial donations may be sent to Christ June 16 — Father’s Day; Senior Grade; 6:00, Evening Service. United Methodist Church, Lee Boulevard, High Workcamp Send off 9:00 Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; a.m. Monday, June 17 — Barry 7: 00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Lehigh Acres, Florida, 33936. Sa ATTEND SERVICES HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79 Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Cotant. choir director. Sunday morning 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11:00 a.m., Morning Worship; 4:45 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD, 502 E Bond. Hastings. Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. 948-2529. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser­ vice — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. County Jail Ministry 7:00 p.m. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN Tuesday. June 18 - U.M. Men CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE Dinner/Program, with Lt. Col. DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST. Hany Moore on "How the Mission Father Thomas B. Wirth. Vicar. 2415 McCann Rd., Irving, Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ day Mass 11:00 a.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday, June 16 - 8:00 Holy Communion; 9: 15 Church School (all ages); 10: 30 Holy Communion. Thurs­ day. June 13 - 11:30 Holy Communion/Lunch; 7:30 Bldg. Exp. Comm.; 8:00 AA. Saturday. June 15 - 9:00 Organ Lesson, Youth Group Car Wash; 8:00 NA. Mon­ day. June 17 - 6:00 Pos. Parenting. Tuesday. June 18 - 7:00 Elders. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, (The Bible Church) Bring Your Bible. 600 Powell Road. 1 mile East of Hastings. Our Motto: "The Bible, the whole Bi­ ble. and nothing but the Bible". Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening service, 6:00 p.m. Would you like to know Tk'w to be reconciled to God? Thursday 7:30 p.m. prayer time, softball for youth. Tent meetings at Clarksville June 16-23 every night at 7:30 p.m. Next cany-in meal June 30 with Steve Klinedinst as our guest speaker. Camp Christian July 8-12 for youth 9-18 years old. Cost S65. Pastor Emeritus. Rus Sarver. Phone 945-9224. Every Sunday is Friend­ ship Day. of the Military has changed." 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 19 — Seren­ dipity Bible Study, 9:00 a.m. Thursday. June 20 — Hastings Community Red Cross Blood Drive 12:00 noon to 5:45 p.m. Sunday. June 23 — Sesquicentennial Organ/Hymn Sing 4:00 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Michigan. James A. Campbell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits. Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Prycr meeting. 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir pracice. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Robert Kersten. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard, 945-5974. Worship Services Sunday, 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. 4-H meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study, Wednesdays. 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers, 801 Barber Rd.. Hastings. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8: 00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confes­ sions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. Middleville Area MOST HOLY ROSARY HASTINGS FIRST CHURCH, 314 E. Main St.. Mid­ PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. dleville, MI. Phone 765-3073. Hastings, Michigan, G. Kent Traditional Latin Mass 4:30 p.m. Keller, Pastor. Eileen Higbee, Dir. every Sunday. Confession ana Christian Ed. Sunday, June 9 - 9:30 Rosary 4:15 p.m. Morning Worship Service. Nursery provided. Broadcast of this service over WBCH-AM and FM. Mon­ day. June 10 - 7:30 Session OUR LADY CF GREAT OAK Meeting. Tuesday, June 11 - 7:30 CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6547 Deacons Meeting. Lacey Rd., Lacey. Mass: Sunday 8:30 a.m. Delton Area ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC t CHURCH, 11252 Floria Rd.. Delton. Masses: Saturday, 5:00 p.m.; Sunday. 11 a.m. CHURCH OF GOD, 7th DAY, The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hatting* and lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hatting* FLEXFABINCORPORATED of Hasting* NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. Banfield. Michigan. Services 10 a.m. each Saturday. Clil 671-4100. or Box 42, Bedford. Mich. 49020. Marton Jackson HASTINGS - Marton Jack­ son, 72 of 610 Gaskill Road, Hastings, passed away Monday, June 10, 1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Jackson was bom December 27. 1918 in Berlin Township, the son of Benjamin and Cora (Mutchler) Jackson. He attended Bush­ nell and Limerick rural schools, and was married to Phyllis Doreen Shoemaker August 27, 1944 in Lake Odessa. He lived and farmed in Campbell Township, Lake Odessa most all his life, moving to Middle Lake near Hastings in 1980. He retired from farming in 1982. Mr. Jackson is survived by his wife, Phyllis; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Catherine Sue) Elliott of Lake Odessa, Mrs. Kenneth (Carol) Hewitt of Woodland; four grandchildren, five great grandchildren, two step-great grandchil­ dren; one brother, LaVerne Jackson of Lake Odessa; two sisters, Beatrice Patrick of Sara­ nac, Wanda Beard of Lake Odessa; two sistersin-law, Ivah Jackson of Blanche Jackson both of Lake Odessa. He was preceded in death by two grandchil­ dren, two brothers, Kenneth and Wayne; one sister, Elgie Jacox and one brother-in-law. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 13 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa, with Reverend Gary Austin officiating. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideon Memorial Bibles. ( Charles Robert Leroy Sanders') DELTON - Charles Robert Leroy Sanders, 27 of 7700 Lammers Road, Delton passed away Monday, June 10,1991 due to a motorcy­ cle accident in Grand Rapids. Mr. Sanders was bom March 3, 1964 in Kalamazoo, the son of Arthur Leroy and Goldie "Jerry” (Griffith) Sanders. He was employed the past year with Lescoa of Grand Rapids and also with Maple Valley Auto Body in Vermontville. He loved to restore cars, hunt and fish. He was married to Lisa L. Paine July 20, 1990. Mr. Sanders is survived by his wife, Lisa; one daughter, Jesalyn Sanders; step daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Paine, both at home; two sons, Charles Robert Leroy Sanders and Richard Sanders, both of Maha wan; his mother and step father, Goldie “Jerry” and Richard VanAvery of Kalamazoo; one brother, John Avery of Delton; two sisters, Mrs. Gary (Pauline) McMeekan and Mrs. Dennis (Mickey) Poe, both of Kalamazoo; many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 13 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Pastor Jeff Worden offi­ ciating. Burial will be in Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sanders Children Education Fund, envelopes will be available at the memorial service. (Velma Cross) SUNFIELD - Velma Cross, 72 of 14524 Brown Road, Sunfield passed away Thursday, June 6, 1991 at her residence. Mrs. Cross was born October 15, 1918 in Detroit, the daughter of Louis and Sophia (Makal) Sach. She attended LeValley School. She was married to Ralph Cross in October of 1941. She lived most of her life in the Sunfield area. She attended the LeValley United Methodist Church. Mrs, Cross is survived by her husband. Ralph; two daughters, Rosalie Bartlett of Jack­ son and Betty Kenyon of Sunfield; two sons, Raymond and Leonard Cross, both of Lake Odessa; two step daughters, Loreta Burt and Geneva Strimback; two step sons, Robert and Duane Cross, all of California; several grand­ children; great grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by one son, Louis Ralph Cross and one sister, Julia Sutbeny. Funeral services were held Monday, June 10 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Reverend Duane Walter officiating. Burial was in East Sebewa Cemetery. Goldie I, McKee NILES - Goldie I. McKee, 78 of 1040 Marquette Drive, Niles, passed away Saturday, June 8, 1991 at Berrien General Hospital, Berrien Center. Mrs. McKee was bom July 18, 1912 in Leonidas Township, St Joseph County. She was a homemaker. She was married to Clair W. McKee, 1948 in Angola, Indiana. He preceded her in death in 1970. Mrs. McKee is survived by stepsons. Dale McKee of Niles, Max McKee of New Braun­ fels, Texas; sisters, Mildred Smith, Bernice Rosenberry, Gertrude Renshaw, Gladys Brown and Mary Lou Gorton, all of Union City; Patri­ cia Batterson of Battle Creek. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Minnie Adams and brother Walter Swihart. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 11 at Pifer-Smith Funeral Home with Reverend James Goodbow, First Presbyterian Church, Niles officiating. Burial was in Marcellus Cemetery, Marcellus, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. 1952 N. Broadway - Hasting* ■■Prescriptions” -110 5. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hasting*. Michigan -- -------------------------------------------------------------------- z MildredS. Rose) HASTINGS - Mildred S. Rose, 84, of 619 E. Marshall Street, Hastings, passed away Thurs­ day, June 6, 1991 at Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Rose wa- jom on May 21, 1907 in Rutland Tovr :p, Barry County, the daughter of Roy ari ..«*# (Bronson) Erway. She was raised in the Rutland Township and attended the Otis School and Hastings Schools. She was married to Richard E. Rose on July 26, 1929. Mrs. Rose was employed at the Old Michi­ gan Bell Telephone office in Hastings for a few years. Mrs. Rose is survived by her husband, Richard E Rose; son and wife, Richard E. Rose, Jr. and Nancy; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Roy Erway, Jr. of Indiana, Maurice Erway of Florida; sister, Esther Sharp of Colorado. She was preceded in death by brothers. Ward and Homer Erway and sister Inez Wolfe. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 8 at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Phil­ ip L. Brown officiating. Burial was in Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimers Disease Foundation. r Gordon Stahl) FREEPORT - Conlon Suhl, 80 of 8784 Freeport Road, Freeport passed away Friday, June 7, 1991 at his residence. Mr. Stahl was bom November 4, 1910 in Campbell Township, the son of Emanuel and Rachael (Blough) Stahl. He attended Jennings School. He was married to Minnie Wieland Novem­ ber 10,1931 in Elkhart, Indiana. She preceded him in death September 23, 1986. He lived and farmed in the Clarksville Free­ port area all his life. He attended Calvary Grace Brethren Church. Mr. Stahl is survived by two sons, Amith and Truman Stahl, both of Freeport; one daughter, Mrs. Dean (Katherine) Geiger of Clarksville; 11 grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; two step great grandchildren; one sister, Esther Clemenz of Lowell. He was also preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters. Funeral services were held Monday, June 10 at the Calvary Grace Brethren Church, Alto with Reverend Mick Funderburg officiating. Burial was in Bowne Mennonite Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideon Bibles. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel, Clarksville. Curtiss G. Guild LAKE ODESSA - Curtiss G. Guild. 65 of 621 Second Street, Lake Odessa passed away Friday, June 7, 1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Guild was bom October 9, 1925 in Grand Ledge, the son of Fred and Merle (Madil) Guild. He attendee Grand Ledge School. He was married to Virginia Taylor. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW. He was employed by the C&O Railroad for 38 years, retiring in 1985. Mr. Guild is survived by his wife, Virginia; two daughters, Teresa Fahmi of Clarksville and Marcia Spies of Brighton; two sons, Kurt Guild of Clarskville and Scott Guild of Grand Ledge; ten grandchildren; one brother, Mars­ den Guild of Della Mills and one sister, Ellen Bever of lake Odessa. Cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral services. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Barbara A. Smith DELTON - Barbara A. Smith, 65 of 12880 Manning Lake Road, Delton passed away Sunday, June 9, 1991 at her residence. Mrs. Smith was born July 27, 1925 in Milford, the daughter of William and Rose (Wolfe) Lipke. She graduated from Battle Creek Lakeview High School. She had .'ived since 1945 in the Hickory Comers and Gull Lake areas. Mrs. Smith Is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Cynthia (Klinger) Franz of Rockford; two sons, Timothy Smith of Battle Creek and Mitchell Smith of Delton; 14 grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. June Lash of Las Vegas, Neva­ da; one brother, William Lipke of Bradenton, Florida. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Joni Smith in 1982 and a granddaughter, Christina Klinger in 1988. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 12 at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton with Pastor Thomas Perks of the Richland Covenant Church officiating. Burial was in East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of Michigan, envelopes available at the funeral home. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd., 8 mi. S., Pastor Brent Branharr. Phone 623-2285. Sunday Schoo! at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl, Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic C.iurch. Hastings. Satur­ day Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:30 a tn. 55 or older? A Musical Inspiration THE DAVIS BROTHERS THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER BOSLEY PHARMACY Gladys Dunn, LEONIDAS - Gladys J. “Pete” (Shaw) Dunn, 70, of 30753 King Road, passed away Monday, June 10, 1991 at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor. Mrs. Dunn was born July 6, 1920 in Free­ port, the daughter of the late William and Lula (Sink) Shaw. She married to Harold Dunn on July 1,1938, in Bristol, Indiana. He survives. She and her husband operated the Holly­ wood Inn of Leonidas and the Mendon Recrea­ tion and Lunch. She later worked at Springlake Lanes and was a member of the Colon Ameri­ can Legion Auxiliary. Also surviving are a daughter, Lorena Rauh of Leonidas; a granddaughter, and sisters, Dorothy Wagner of Colon, Marjorie Britton of Luzerne and Violet Birch of Leonidas. Graveside services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 13 in Leonidas Cemetery, with David Farrell of Colon officiating. Memor­ ial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Eickhoff Funeral Home. ( Vocal and Instrumental CONCERT Invite a Neighbor • June 16 • 6 pm First Baptist Church 309 E. WOODLAWN, HASTINGS Now you can save 30% on homeowners insurance! We’ve reduced the cost of our homeowners insurance by 30% for policyholders 55 and older. If you are 55 or older, you’re entitled to our new mature homeowners discount xAuto-Ownen Insurance L*“ i tme Gar Biarm; TktNo Contact your kxai Auto-Owners agent “ listcd m the \fellow I’ages under Insurance. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 13, 1991 — Page 7 Hamps to celebrate their 50th anniversary Roger and Bernice Hamp of Saranac will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at the Central United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. 912 Fourth Ave., Lake Odessa, on Sunday, June 30, from 2 to 5 p.m. The open house is being given by their children. Your presence is the only gift desired. Eckerts to celebrate their golden anniversary Slate-Huested announce marriage intentions Williamses to observe Shear-Kooiman 40th wedding anniversary engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Slate of Lake Odessa are pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter, Aleasha D. Slate, to Matthew E. Huested, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Huested of Montrose. Mich. A July 20, 1991, wedding is planned. The couple will reside in Galveston, Texas, where they will continue their education. Dorothy and Paul Williams of Nashville will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary Sunday. June 16. They were married June 16, 1951, in Coloma, Mich. The occasion will be celebrated with a family dinner, love, Lois, George, Bob, Judy, grandchildren Shannon, Shelby, Jim, Robert, Katie and Lynn. Haskinses to observe 50th wedding anniversary Bcmardine and Harold Eckert are inviting neighbors and friends to their 50th wedding anniversary celebration Sunday. June 30, at Dari’s near Alto. 6595 Alden Nash (M-50) S.E. The couple is sending invitations to those who live far away only. No gifts, please. A light buffet will be provided. Kenneth and Dorothy Haskins of Sunfield will be celebrating their 50th wedding an­ niversary Sunday June, 23. An open house will be held at the Sunfield Church of the Brethren from noon io 4 p.m. The honor of your presence is the only gift requested. John and Joan Shear of Middleville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Rebekah Suzanne, to Luke Adam Kooiman, son of Keith and Joanne Kooiman Sr. of Middleville. Rebekah is a 1996 graduate of Thomapplc Kellogg High Schoo! and is attending Daven­ port College. Luke is a 1987 graduate of Thomapplc Kellogg High School and is employed at Woldering Plastic Mold Technology in Kentwood. A Sept. 7 wedding is being planned. Health scholarship applications sought Pennock Hospital is accepting applications for its 1991-1992 professional training loan/scholarship program. The program is intended for full-time students pursuing health professionals that arc in high demand by the hospital. The program will provide funds for tuition and fees. Completed applications should be returned to Pennock's Education Department by Mon­ day, June 24. For further information, contact the Educa­ tion Department at 948-3125. NEWS NEWS Black-Parker to be wed on July 20th Open house to honor former MV student Elbert and Judy Black of Hastings proudly announce the engagement of their daughter, Caryn Elizabeth, to Joseph Charles Parker of Palos Hills, 111. Joseph is the son of William and Nellie Parker. The bride graduated from Western Michigan University and currently teaches at Plainwell Middle School, Plainwell. The gtuom is a senior at Western Michigan University in the aeronautical engineering curriculum and is employed at Western as a research assistant. The couple will commit their lives to each other as Gai ordained on July 20 at the First Baptist Church of Kalamazoo. Townsends to mark their golden anniversary Nicholses to celebrate Varneys to observe 25th wedding anniversary 30th wedding anniversary Lyle and Norma Jean Varney of 7381 E. State Road, Nashville, will have their 25th wedding anniversary open house Saturday, June 15, from 1 to 5 p.m. at their home. The couple was married at Martin Comers Church with the Rev. John Joldersma of­ ficiating, on Feb. 14, 1966. In honor of their anniversary, the children and grandchildren will host the party. The couple requests there be no gifts. Mervin and Geri Nichols will mark their 30th anniversary this month. They were mar­ ried on June 10, 1961, at the bride’s home in Lake Odessa. Their children, Mervin C. and Teressa Nichols; Matthew and Penny Graham; and Stacy; along with grand­ children, Jessica and Matthew Nichols will celebrate this occasion with a family dinner. We are very proud of them and thank them for all the wonderful years that they shared with us. Frank and Wilma Townsend of Lake Odessa will celebrate their 50th wedding an­ niversary Saturday, June 22. with an open house from 4 to 7 p.m. at 7333 Martin Road, Lake Odessa. The open house will be hosted by their children and families. All relatives, friends and neighbors are invited to attend. Their presence is the only gift requested. Birth Announcements: Brent and Carla (Witzel) Tracy proudly an­ nounce the binh of their son, Brandon Alex­ ander on May 7, 1991. The Tracys reside at 15835 Avenida Venusto No. 425, San Diego, CA. 92128. Grandparents are Carol and John Rase, Lee Tracy and Beverly Cole and Ron and Connie Witzel. Great-grandparents are Dorothy and Carl Fronczak of Hastings. BOY, Levi Ryan, bom Friday, May 24 at Butterworth Hospital. Grand Rapids, to Mr. and Mrs. Kris Reigler of Freeport, weighing 7 lbs., 6 ozs. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Scott Coulter. Byron Center; Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Reigler. Freeport; Great­ grandparents are Mrs. Eva Mooney. River­ dale and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Tobias. Hastings. BOY, Ryan Thomas, bom May 26 to Leann and Donald Glasgow, Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 14 ozs., 19'4 in. long, time: 9:19 a.m. BOY, Joshua Daniel, bom May 27 to Shawna Burnell and Daniel Salazar, Lake Odessa, weighing 8 lbs.. 2 ozs., 22 in. long, time: 12:20 p.m. GIRL, Caitlin Marie Chamberlin welcomes her new baby sister. Macy Mae. bom May 28, 1991 at Metropolitan Hospital. Grand Rapids. MI. weighing 6 lbs.. 3 ozs., 19*4 in. long. Parents are Mark and Denise Chamberlin and grandparents are Dick and Rose Enyart and Bob and Mona Chamberlin, all of Delton. GIRL, Stacia Ann. bom May 30 to Earl and Debi Thompson, Caledonia, weighing 6 lbs.. 4 ozs.. time: 5:07 p.m. at Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. The proud grand­ parents arc Roy and Jili Dukes of Hastings. Earl and Linda Thompson of Hastings and Connie and C.J. Allred of Kentwood. Michelle L. Ledbetter of Fort Pierce, Fla., (formerly a Maple Valley student) graduated from Fort Pierce Westwood High School Thursday, June 6, at St. Lucie County Civic Center. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack (Patty Varney) Cook of Fort Pierce, Fla., and William Ledbetter of Grand Rapids. An open house will be held June 15 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Varney at 7381 East State Road, Nashville. • BIDS • The Delton Kellogg School District is accept­ ing sealed bids to build a classroom in the old metal shop. Bids should be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools, 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Ml 49046 and should be clear­ ly labeled "Remodeling Bid". Bids are due by 3:00 p.m. June 21,1991, at which time they will be opened. Specifications available upon re­ quest at the School System's Administration Office at 327 North Grove Street, Delton. Sally A. Adams, Secretary Board of Education -Cofa ’fygonquin BANQUET HALL Beautiful Lakeside setting for wedding recep­ tions, reunions, meetings, picnics. • VAULTED CEILINGS • FIELDSTONE FIREPLACE • REASONABLE RATES • ALL NEW TABLES • SEPARATE OPEN PAVILION FOR PICNICS For Reservations call... 948-8358 2403 Old Iroquois Trail, Hastings, Ml Everyweek of your local community, appears in the Banner Call to... Subscribe 948-8051 95th Birthday Open House EARL BRISTOL | June 16, 1991 • 2-5 p.m. I On behalf of the Steering Committee of PHHSSP (Parents Hastings High School Senior Party) we would like to express a heartfelt "thank-you" to the citizens, businesses and professional community for your support of the 1991 All-Night Senior Graduation Party. Your contributions of gifts and money, as well as the time and effort of numerous senior • ’ ” ” ’ ° Z * parents, attracted a record 77% participation by the Class of 1991, and made it possible for us to provide a safe, fun-filled, memorable evening forour graduates. Again, thank you for your generous support. It was anevening we will all remember. • Z Z Z Z Z Sincerely, Z Tom and Judy Hicks, ’ Chairmen PHHSSP Z • WISE rcmon*ti scaviccs inc. 1225 W. State, Hastings, Ml Professional Resume Service Specializing in affordable complete resume service. Services Include: Cover Letter Interview Editing Quality Type Written Copies For more information and rates Call Kyle at 948-8600 NOW ACCEPTING EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS MON. FRI. BETWEEN 8 A.M.-4 P.M. ONLY! $ COUNTRY CHAPEL, DOWLING, Ml Employee of the Month NORMA KIMMEY Norma Kimmey, Laundry Coordinator, First Shift, was selected by the employees of Pennock Hospital as “Employee of the Month" for June, 1991. Norma Kimmey began her employment with Pen­ nock Hospital over thirty years ago, in August, 1959, as a Nurses Aide. She continued to work in this posi­ tion in the CSR Department until May, 1972, when she became a Senior Nurses Aide in CSR. In August. 1974, Norma was promoted to Materials Supervisor, where she remained until she transferred to the posi­ tion of Laundry Coordinator in August, 1989. In this position, Norma logs all the data from the Laundry Service, sorts, and distributes all the linen. She must be sure that all departments maintain ade­ quate supplies of linen and keep the supervisor in­ formed of any linen needs. The soiled linen must be loaded and weighed for pickup by the Laundry Ser­ vice. Norma is also responsible to check for stains and tears in any of the linen, or any other task in relation to maintaining a satisfactory and steady linen supply. Norma performs her work in an efficient and timely manner. For thirty-one years. Norma has been a dedicated Pennock employee, and her pleasant and friendly personality make her well-liked by everyone. Her commitment, loyalty and hard work have helped to make Pennock Hospital the fine institution it is today, and make her most worthy of this recognition. �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 13 1991 Respond with a simple YES if you like repeats, a NO if you don’t. Legal Notices NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE ON FORECLOSURE Public notice is hereby given, that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Order of Sale by the Circuit Court for the County of Barry. State of Michigan, in Case No. 91-151 CH on the 3rd day of May. 1991 in favor of JOHN A. ABBOTT and JOY J. ABBOTT. Plaintiffs, and against DAVID F. CON­ DON and KATHLEEN A. CONDON. Defendants, I shall offer to the highest bidder, at public auction to be held at the Barry County Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan, on the 28th day of June. 1991 at 2:00 p.m. outside the Circuit Courtroom, the following described real estate commonly known at 12793 Case Rood. Bellevue, Michigan: Beginning at a point in the center of the rood which lies 558.69 feet due east and 1024.71 feet. North 00 degrees 56 minutes west of the South 1 /4 post of Section 18. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, thence North 00 degrees 56 minutes west 295.31 feet; thence South 89 degrees 41 minutes east 786 feet: thence South 00 degrees 28 minutes east 622.31 feet; thence North 89 degrees 41 minutes west 442.94 feet; thence North 00 degrees 56 minutes west 327 feet; thence North 89 degrees 41 minutes west 338 feet, to the point of beginning. Assyria Township, Barry County, Michigan. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed. DAVID O. WOOD Barry County Sheriff JAMES L. JUHNKE (P24416) Attorney for Plaintiffs 835 Golden Avenue Battle Creek, Michigan 49015 Telephone (616) 963-1441 (6/20) RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 34 Adopted: 6-5-91 Effective: Immediately Upon Publication An Ordinance to amend Section 14.A. of the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance by in­ creasing the number of members of the Zoning Board of Appeals from three to five; and to repeal all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith. THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. ORDAINS: SECTION I AMENDMENT TO SECTION 14.A. Section 14.A. of the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance Is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 14. Board of Appeals. A. Establirhment of Zoning Board of Appeals. There shall be a Zoning Board of Appeals as pro­ vided by the Township Rural Zoning Act which shall have such powers and duties as prescribed by law. The Board of Appeals shall consist of five members. The first member of the Board of Ap­ peals shall be a member appointed by the township Board from the Township Planning Com­ mission. The remaining members of the Board of Appeals shall be selected from electors of the Township residing outside of any incorporated cities or villages. The members selected shall be representative of the population distribution and of the various interests present in the Township; geographic distribution of members shall be con­ sidered when making appointments. One member may be a member of the Township Board. An elected officer of the Township shall not serve as Chairman of the Board of Appeals. An employee or contractor of the Township Board may not serve as a member or an employee of the Township Board of Appeals. The term of each member shall be for three years, commencing January 1, 1977, except for the first members appointed, two shall serve for two years and the remaining member shall serve for one year. SECTION II EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication. All Ordinances or parts of Or­ dinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Phyllis Fuller, Clerk Rutland Charter Township (6/13) The Station by Robert J. Hastings MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Emery R. DeBruine and Anna M. DeBruine, husband and wife to Birmingham Bancorp, a Michigan Corpora­ tion. Mortgage, dated October 29, 1990, and recorded on November 5. 1990, in Liber 507. on page 833. BARRY County Records, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Mark Backonen by an assign­ ment dated November 0. 1990. and recorded on December 10. 1990. in Liber 509, on page 153. BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mor­ tgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of FIVE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE DOLLARS AND 72 CENTS ($5,265.72). in­ eluding interest at 17.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 11:00 a.m. o'clock, on June 27. 1991. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. BARRY County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of 1 Acre of Land 10 rods east and west by 16 Rods North and South out of the Nor­ theast Corner of the East 25 acres of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 1. Town 1 North. Range 8 West. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Doted: May 16. 1991 Mark Backonen. Assignee of Mortgagee Trott and Trott Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgagee 31000 Telegraph Rood, Suite 170 Birmingham, Michigan 48010-3411 File <91041039 (6/13) Synopsis RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Board Masting June 5, 1991 Approved minutes May 1st meeting. Approved Ordinance <34 increasing Board of Appeals from 3 to 5 members, by unanimous roll call vote. Set July 3rd, 7:15 p.m. for Truth & Taxation hearing. Clerk Fuller reported wording for ballot re: August 6th request for additional millage for library services hod been received from Township lawyer. Received and placed on file reports of Treasurer Cappon and Zoning Adm. Hammond. Approved action taken at Zoning and Planning Commission meeting of 5/22 changing from R1 to R2 special land use at site of Algonquin Lake School. Approved payment of vouchers totaling $15,670.55. Adjournment 8:08 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Phyllis Fuller, Clerk Attested to by: Robert M. Edwards, Supervisor (6/13) Synopsis ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting Tuesday, June 4, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. All board members present. Also present: 7 citizens and guests. John Ryan insurance bid accepted. Basic MTA dues approved. Truth in Taxation meeting to be held Tuesday, July 3 at 7:00 p.m. Ken Hermenitt to do fence repairs. Bills read and approved. Darlene Harper, Clerk Attested to by: Boyce Miller, Supervisor (6/13) Ann Landers A letter to you ‘couch potatoes’ Dear Ann Landers: This is an open letter to all the couch potatoes who feel unloved because their wives are no longer interested in sex. If your wife’s life is anything like mine it goes like this: I am up at 6 a.m., get myself ready for work, see that the kids eat a good breakfast and get them off to school. My couch potato gets up whenever he feels like it and goes to work. He’s home around 5:30 or 6:00, picks up the remote control and heads for the recliner. I head for the kitchen to fix dinner, serve it and then clean up. I then straighten up the house, spend time with the kids, start a load of laundry, bathe the children and put them in bed. Finally, I am able to sit down. While folding the laundry I try to engage my husband in conversation and all I get back is a grunt. He doesn’t even take his eyes off the TV when I speak to him. After a while, I give up and go to bed, disgusted, too tired to be angry. With a life like this, sex becomes nothing more than one of those chores that is tolerated because I was brought up to believe it was my duty. I am not a demanding woman. All I want is a kind word, a little conversion, some small sign of recognition that I am human and maybe a little help around the house in the evening. I hope all you couch potatoes out. there will take this letter personally. You just might rediscover the girl you used to date. Worked to Death in Florida Dear Florida: You spoke for a lot of wives today. On behalf of that Sad Sisterhood of the Overworked and Unappreciated, 1 thank you. Too much homework, mom says Dear Ann Landers: I agree with "Too Much Homework in Oxnard.” My 11-yearold has hours more homework than his brother and sister had at his age. We lived in another state while his two siblings were growing up and I’m convinced that part of the problem is the sweet deal that teachers get here in California. My mother taught grade school for 20 years. She corrected her own class papers, did playground duty and lunchroom supervision, prepared report cards, attended teacher workshops and had parent conferences after school hours. My son has classes for about four hours a day. The rest of the time it’s some social or fun activity. As often as three days out of the month there is no school because of a “teacher workshop” or "teacher prep” day, etc. During parent conferences, there is no school for an entire week. Lunchroom and playground supervision is done by parent volunteers because the teachers have it in their contracts that they don’t have to do this sort of thing. Parents are asked to volunteer to be class “Spelling Mom” or “Math Dad” and correct the papers for those classes. If you THE NO CHARGE CHARGE CARDS You charge with them and we don’t charge for them. There is no annual fee on our MASTERCARD or VISA, Around the town or around the world - your Hastings City Bank MASTERCARD or VISA is your passport to worldwide credit. Give us a call or stop by any Hastings City Bank Office for an application. — MEMBER FDIC - Hastings 945-2401 Middleville Bellevue 795-3338 763-9418 Nashville 852-0790 Caledonia 891-0010 Wayland 792-6201 divided teachers’ annual salaries by the number of hours they actually work, they are making over $30 an hour. Not bad — with three months’ vacation. Kids now need homework so they can learn what was at one time taught during school hours. We are unable to afford a private school, but I’m considering teaching our son at home because I seem to be doing it anyway. I’m with you, Oxnard. -Another Fed Up Mom In Orangevale, Calif. Dear Orangevale: I am not close enough to the California public school system to res­ pond intelligently, but you can be sure I will receive a ton of mail from many who are. Meanwhile, teach your child at home if you want to, but he will miss an important part of his education - learning to get along with other children . The Station’ reprinted Dear Ann Landers: A while back you printed an essay called "The Station.” I never understood the true meaning of it until recently. My husband and I are healthy, have good jobs, and get genuine satisfaction from our work. We’ve been married 31 years and have three wonderful sons. It suddenly dawned on me that this is what life is all about. It’s not about a new car or fancy clothes. Life and living is about today. It’s being able to enjoy your family and friends, to help others, to find pleasure in the smell of a rose or in watching the rain. We are rich. I will never own a diamond ring or a new car, but I am genuinely happy. I truly understand ’’The Station” now. Would you please print it again? Mrs. Clarice Eldridge, Orange Park, Fla. Dear Readers: Here’s "The Station” for Mrs. Eldridge. An now, dear readers, will you let me know if you are annoyed when I repeat favorite columns? Some people love them, others hate them. You arc going to decide. Send your postcard to Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. ~ d away in our subconscious is an idyllic vision. We see ourselves on a long trip that spans the continent. We arc traveling by train. Out the windows wc drink in the pass­ ing scene of cars on nearby highways, of children waving at a crossing, of cattle graz­ ing on a distant hillside, of smoke pouring from a power plant, of row upon row of corn and wheat, of flatlands and valleys, of moun­ tains and rolling hillsides, of city skylines and village halls. But uppermost in our minds is the final destination. Bands will be playing and flags waving. Once we get there our drcams will come true, and the pieces of our lives will fit together like a jigsaw puzzle. How restlessly we pace the aisles, damning the minutes for loitering - waiting, waiting, waiting for the station. "When we reach the station, that will be it!" we cry. "When I’m 18.” "When I buy a new 450L MercedesBenz!" "When I put the last kid through college.” “When I nave paid off the mortgage!” "When 1 get a promotion.” When I reach the age of retirement. I shall live happily ever after!” Sooner or later we must realize there is no station, no one place to arrive at once and for all. The true joy of life is the trip. The station is only a dream. It constantly outdistances us. "Reach the moment” is a good motto, especially when coupled with Psalm 118:24: "This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” It isn’t the burdens of today that drive men mad. It is the regrets over yesterday and the fear of tomor­ row. Regret and fear are twin thieves who rob us of today. So stop pacing the aisles and counting the miles. Instead, climb more mountains, eat more ice cream, go barefoot more often, swim more rivers, watch more sunsets, laugh more, cry less. Life must be lived as we go along. The station will come soon enough. Is alcohol ruining your life or the life of a loved one? “Alcoholism: How to Recognize It, How to Deal With It, How to Conquer It' ’ can turn things around. Send a self­ addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money orderfor $3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Alcohol, c!o Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.45.) COPYRIGHT 1991 CREATORS SYNCICATE. INC. Woodland News by Catherine Lucas By Guest Reporter Joyce F. Weinbrecht Cathy Lucas, still in Atlanta, Ga.. is mak­ ing good recovery from her recent surgery. The cardiologist has released her. She is waiting for an OK from the surgeon before finalizing her homecoming plans. It should be very soon, however. Doug and Karen McKenzie visited Cathy last week Doug is attending Georgia Tech. Cathy took them to visit the Murphy Candler neighborhood, where she and Jim used to live. They visited her old home there, which the new owner has tastefully redecorated. Leo Mildred Rogers Dull, 1615 Tupper Lake Street, Lake Odessa had her 86th birth­ day June 4. She was honored with an open house and card shower Sunday, June 2. at lhe home of her sister, Ruth Rogers, at Middle Lake, Hastings. Thirty-five family members and guests met with Leo to celebrate on the patio of Ruth’s home. The patio was decorated with colored streamers and balloons in a fesfive manner. Betty Carey made and decorated the cake, which was served with mints and coffee. Leo was presented with a money tree and many birthday cards. Leo and Ruth’s niece. Dee Dee McClelland, organized and coordinated this special party. Lillian Barry Vandccar traveled to Hebron, Ind., June 8 to join an open house honoring her grandson. David E. Bursley, Jr., who graduated from Indiana State in Terre Haute, and Jennifer Bursley. who graduated from Hebron High School. The Robert Bursley family of Battle Crock, including Eric A. Bursley. who recently returned from serving in the United States Anny in the Persian Gulf, also attended the eclebrafom for the twsi grandsons. David Bursley Sr is a Woodland High Schmd graduate ami a (ormer roshlont of \\\xxUaml Lillian Mayvd in Hallie Creek Saturday night so tfot she could spend a little more time w ith her gtamlson, brie. before he has to return to duty The hot dry weather has been gixx.1 for hay making in the Woodland area. Many fields of hay were either being mowed, were in process of drying or were being bailed up for storage as feed for the animals next w inter. Road work south of town is ongoing. Margaret and Russell Stowell were busy repairing the lawn in front of their home Fri­ day. June 7. The grading there is now com­ pleted and paving is scheduled to begin in August, if all goes along as expected. Grading and shoulder work is continuing on the two miles between Barnum Road and Coats Grove Road. It is very dusty for the folks living along this three-mile stretch. There is a large mountain of gravel being stacked south of Davenport Road narrow ing it to one-way traf­ fic. Hopefully, it will be finished before too long. The Barry County Historical Society will meet at the home of Nell and Harold Stannard Thursday, June 20. al 6:30 p.m. for a tour of the historic Hilbert House. There will be a picnic (bring table service and a dish to pass) at lhe Harold Classic Memorial Recreation Park. There will be a brief business meeting and the election of officers for 1991-1992. Velma Smith and her daughter and son-in­ law. Sharon Smith and Gordon Halliwell from Oiugon. are visiting in Michigan this month. They will be joined by other famih members later this month to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of Russell and Mary Smith of Vermontville. While they arc here, the families have planned several gatherings to give them an opportunity to see everyone. Gayion and Marie Smith Fisher will entertain the visiting family membes in their Saddlebag Lake home, as well as hosting some of the special gatherings. Ann Eisch, teller at the Woodland branch of the Ionia National Bank, started out to take a two-week vacation recently. The first week went as planned. She spent it with her grand­ son from Toledo. Then she became ill with a gall bladder attack and spent the next week in the hospital in Ionia, going through many tests in preparation for surgery, which will pro­ bably be done this week. Not quite the vaca­ tion she had planned. Get well soon Ann. No more vacations like this one for you, we hope. Frank Steinhout has been transferred from Blodgett Hospital to Ionia Manor. His condi­ tion remains stable. Improvement is coming very slowly. The "Flying Elephant” is still grounded, waiting to be repaired before being returned to the roof of the Townehousc. It doesn’t seem to mind spending some time on the ground. The last of the "snowbirds” have returned to the Woodland area for the summer. John and Pauline Moyer returned from Florida last week. Ray and Louise Diehl hosted a graduation party for Travis Leos at their home, which has been known to Woodland people as "The Mapes" on Davenport Road Leslie Smith. 7306 Jordan Road. Woodland, died Monday. June 3. while on a fishing trip at Black Lake. He is survived by his wile. Alma. Funeral services wero held al the Zion Lutheran Churoh ami the burial wax in lhe Lake tklcxsa Cemeterx Mandy Iawmuv who has been employed al the Tuxxnefomsv for lhe pad one ami one-halt years, left June 8 for Mackinac Island, where she will be employed al one of the hotels on the island. She is looking forward to a busy, profitable summer and a bit of fun. On Thursday. June 6. 14 ladies from Kilpatrick Church met al Bob’s Restaurant in Lake Odessa to celebrate some birthdays and for a time of fellowship. Carl and Pauline Lehman of Bellevue spent Tuesday. June 4, visiting with Hildred Chase at her home. Eileen Burroughs of Bear Creek Villa, Clarksville, entertained her grandchildren and guests Sunday, June 9. in the Senior Citizens Park adjoining Bear Crock Villa. Among those present were Nancy and Roger Stowell and family, Ted and Joyce Offley, all of Woodland: Susan and Rodney Pepper and family of Eagle Point; Mary Beth and Tim Dickinson and family of Jordan Road; Cry stal Howard of Lake Odessa; Ethel Pepper and Barbara Pepper of Clarksville. The occasion was to celebrate the birthdays of Nancy and Roger Stowell, Susan Pepper and Tim Dickinson. Alzheimer’s group meetings postponed All Alzheimers Support and related disorders group meetings will be postponed until September. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 13, 1991 — Page 9 Charles Richard Freer, Court Bailiff played a joke on Barry County In the 1960s that wasn’t discovered until 1991. During the Court Hou^e revocation recent­ ly, photographs of judges were taken down from the courtroom and repacked. A few weeks ago, old newspapers were found packing these photographs. The age of the newspapers dates the time of mounting the photographs. Old newspapers and cardboard were commonly used as packing. Both of these ijems have a high acid content, and if left in place, they would destroy the photograph. When Judge Richard Shuster was rehanging the pictures, he discovered a joke. On John Marshall's picture was the name of Russell McPeek. John Marshall was the first Justice of the ; United States Supreme Court. He interpreted for all times that the law was a flexible docu­ ment and subject to interpretation. Russell McPeek was a Eaton and Barry County Circuit Court Judge from 1924 to 1941. The joke was apparently done by Charles Freer, who served as court bailiff from 1967 until 1977. It was during this time that Judge Archie McDonald retired and moved to Ten­ nessee. Archie thought it would be nice if the names of the judges were put on plaques and attached to their pictures. McDonald was out of state and turned the job over to Freer. Freer attached the McPeek name to the Marshall picture and waited until someone discovered his joke. Charles Richard Freer died in 1983 and nobody had discovered his joke. Now, almost 10 years after his death, the joke was uncovered. Over the history of the county, judges have resolved legal problems. The earliest were called County Judges, then in 1857, the name was changed to Circuit Court Judge. Even though their photographs hung in the court room, a list of all the County and Circuit Court Judges who served Barry County was never made. This article gives the brief history of these judges: A description of the Circuit Courts is in the “History of Kalamazoo County 1880." In summary, it says: "The Circuit Courts for the counties of the Territory were created by the Legislative Council in August 1824, and reaffirmed in April of 1825, the act to take effect in September of the same year. On the 15th of April 1833, the Circuit Court of the Territory of Michigan was created, and all the organiz­ ed counties of the Territory were made to con­ stitute one circuit. "The presiding judge was appointed by the Governor, was styled the ‘circuit judge,’ and was required to be a person learned in the law. He held his position for four years. "Associated with him were two judges, ap­ pointed in each county, who held their offices for two years. Any two of the judges might form a quorum for lhe transaction of ordinary business, but no flagrant crime could be tried in the absence of the Circuit Judge, unless the person charged there with consented to a trial.” The State Constitution of 1833 provided for a Supreme Court, and as many others as the Legislature should choose to provide, in­ cluding a probate court in each county. "The Supreme Court was to consist of one chief and three associated judges, appointed by the Governor, on nomination of the Senate, to serve for seven years. In 1837, the Legislature divided the state into four judicial circuits. The jurisdiction of the courts remain­ ed the same as under the Territorial organiza­ tion, except in chancery cases. “Two associate judges were to be chosen in each county, one of whom was required to sit with the presiding judge. In 1840 the associated judges were empowered to hold courts in the absence of the presiding judge. “In April of 1848, the Legislature made a change in the courts: the Supreme Court was reorganized, and made to consist of one chief and four associate justices, and the state was divided in to five judicial circuits. The con­ stitution of 1850 vested the judicial powers of the state in one Supreme Court, Circuit Courts, Probate Courts and justices of the peace." "The judges of lhe Circuit Court in each of the eight circuits of the state formed the Supreme Court and the Legislature reorganiz­ ed the Circuit Court. The Legislature also changed the limits and increased the number of circuits; and the courts had original jurisdiction in all matters, civil or criminal, not excepted by the constitution nor pro­ hibited by law, and appellate and supervisory powers over all inferior tribunals." The first Circuit Court Judge for Barry County was 1840-1847, Epaphrodius Ransom from Kalamazoo. Serving with him were Issac Otis, elected in 1839, and Nathan Barlow, elected in 1839 as associate judges. Barlow was re-elected in 1843. William Barlow was elected in 1843, as was Thomas J. Humphrey. Records indicate that the first County Judge was Hiram Greenfield, who served from 1848 to 1853. With him was David G. Robinson, who served the same term of office. Louis S. Lovell was elected Circuit Court Judge in 1858 and served to 1871. Preceding him were Thomas Humprhey 1844-1847, Green 1848, Edward Mundy 1849-50 and George Martin 1851-1858 Following Lovell was Birney Hoyt in 1871 and he served until 1877. In 1877, Philip T. VanZile was elected Cir­ cuit Court Judge. He served only one year when he accepted an appointment as United States Attorney for the Territory of Utah. The Governor appointed Frank Hooker judge for the 5th Judicial Circuit. Hooker was from Eaton County and went on to serve on the Michigan Supreme Court from 1893 tr 1903. ATTENTION! Elks Members and Guests Friday, June 14,1991 CHARBROILED N.Y. Strip Dinner */ Serving from... 6:00-8.00 P.M. 8:00-8:30 — Flag Day Service For your listening pleasure, dance to... YANKEE PRIDE • 9 P.M.-? (A 6-piece band) One Barry County person. Whham W. Pot­ ter. served on the Michigan Supreme Court from 1928 until his death on July 15. 1940 He was bom in Maple Grove and after gaining his law degree he moved to Hastings in 1895 and became associated in practice with Philip T. Colgrovc. From Hastings he served as State Senator and then served on several state committees and State Attorney General before being appointed to the Supreme Court bench. In 1893, Barry County resident Clement Smith was named Circuit Court Judge. Previously he held Lhe Barry County Probate Judge position from 1878 to 1884. Smith serv­ ed the Circuit Court Judicial District from January 1893 to Jan. 23. 1923, a little over 30 years. On the last named date, he had held court all day at Charlotte. When court adjourned, he went to his room at the hotel. He was there alone when he was suddenly stricken and died. Clement Smith’s son-in-law was appointed to his position and Russell McPeek from Charlotte served from 1923 to 1941. McPeek decided in November of 1940 not to run again and retired from the bench in 1941. Archie McDonald from Barry County won the election for Circuit Court Judge in April of 1941. He had moved to Hastings in 1931 and opened his practice of law here. McDonald served from I94l until 1966. when he retired and moved to Tennessee. He died in 1983. Judge Richard Robinson from Eaton Rapids succeeded McDonald as judge in 1967. Richard Robinson, son of a Methodist minister, spent part of his early life in Barry County. He graduated from Michigan State University in 1939 and served in World War II. After the war he entered law school at the University of Michigan, graduating in 1948. He entered private practice in Eaton Rapids until 1966, when he replaced Judge Archie McDonald on the Barry-Eaton Circuit Court bench. He retired in 1982. Judge Willard Mikesell was elected to a se­ cond Barry-Eaton Circuit Court Judgeship in 1971 and served until 1976 when the Michigan Supreme Court suspended him for "grossly lacking” in judicial temperament. He ran again in 1977 but was beaten by Hud­ son Deming. Hudson Deming of Grand Rapids seved as judge until 1989, when he retired. Tom Eveland from Dimondale, ran for the position and won. Eveland is currently a Circuit Court Judge for Eaton County, the Eaton and Barry Circuit Court district now being divided, with one judge assigned to Barry County full time. Barry County’s judge is Richard Shuster. Richard Shuster was appointed by the Governor in 1982, to assume Judge Richard Robinson's term. Shuster attended Ottawa Hills High School and then Michigan State College (now University) where he received his bachelor of science degree in 1950. He received his law degree from the University of Michigan in 1953. After serving in the Ar­ my and practicing law in Grand Rapids, he moved to Hastings in 1957 because he said, “I wanted to be a country lawyer.” Shuster now serves only Barry County as the Circuit Court Judge. Legal Notices MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jarnos Robert Mayne, and D. Michele Mayne, his wife (original mortgagors) to Exchange Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated February 3. 1987 and recorded on February 10, 1987. in Liber 446. on page 706. Barry County Records, and assigned by mesne assignment to BancPIus Mor­ tgage Corporation, San Antonio. Texas, by an assignment dated October 31. 1987. and recorded on November 16. 1987. in Liber 459, on page 541, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mor­ tgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY FOUR DOLLARS AND 45 CENTS ($53,534.45), including interest at 8.50% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 11:00 a.m. o'clock, on July 11, 1991. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HASTINGS. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 68 of SMITH'S LAKEVIEW ESTATES NUMBER 1, according to the recorded plot thereof, as record­ ed in Liber 5 of plats on page 2. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 30. 1991 Trott and Trott Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgagee 31000 Telegraph Rood, Suite 170 Birmingham. Michigan 48010-3411 File *91051058 BancPIus Mortgage Corporation. Assignee oi Mortgagee (6/20) File No. 90-20312-IE Estate of Billy Richard Hawk, Deceased. Social Security No. 381-56-3587. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may bo barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whose last known address was 11823 Scott Park Road. Delton, Michigan. 49046 died January 23, 1989. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. Kenneth G. Howk, 1110 Vassar Drive, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49001. or to both the independent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court, Hastings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. Melanie M. Fayling (P36475) 102 East Prairie. P.O. Box 146 Vicksburg. Ml 49097 (616)649-1012 (6/13) LEGAL NOTICE The annual report of the Thornapple Foundation for the fiscal year ended 1/31/91 is available for inspection during regular business hours by any citizen who so requests within 180 days after publication of notice of its availability. The address of the Foundation's principal office is: Thornapple Foundation. 538 W. Green St. Hastings. Michigan 49058. To inspect said report, contact Thomas F. Steb­ bins. Treasuer of the Thomapple Foundation of the above address. (6/13' NASHVILLE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER “Offering New Therapies Not Available at Other Area Clinics” Dr. Michael Callton • • • • • Therapeutic Muscle Massage Heat and Cold Treatments Special Therapy Machines Gentle Manipulations Appointments Available Same Day NEW PATIENT SPECIAL ■ । Examination, X-Rays, • and Treatment 00 ..... MUST BRING COUPON TO REDEEM OFFER • EXPIRES 6/18/91 ‘ Most Insurances Accepted - Open 6 Days A week 127 S. Main Street, Nashville • Ph. 852-2070 the best way to reach Barry County’s weekend and tourist MARKET EVERY WEEK in the WEEKENDER Over 19,000 copies weekly! Every year J-Ad Graphics produces a summer fun publication packed with ideas of where to go. what’s going on and all the merchant’s specials. This year we’re going to offer the market to our advertisers EVERY WEEK. With our Weekender publication you’ll hit the entire Barry County plus over 2,000 extended circulation at parks and recreation areas. Don’t miss a single issue...look for your Weekender every week! Got an idea for information and features we should cover ... give us a call! For Reservations Call 945-5308 State rf Michigan Pro^xte Court Co iy of Barry _«rt<S NOTICE Independent Probate �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 13, 1991 Four-time Citizenship winners honored at Southeastern Honored in Betsy Griggs first grade class were (front row, from left) Jessica Shellenbarger, Alicia Birman, Damon Burd, Noemi Garza, Amanda Hankinson, Leslie McKay, Jason O'tteran, Lindsay Overmire; (second row) Jessica Roush, Matt Sciba, Jessica Storm, Joel Strickland, Brian Swan, Brenda Westphal!, Krystle Zimmerman and Anthony Veltre. Not pictured is Amy Scott. Joan Kent's second grade had the following honor students four times: (front row, from left) Nicole Baird, Amy Baker, Josh Boulter. Michael Clemens, Robbie Demond, Tess Frykind, Elizabeth Gibbons: (second row) Amber Jenks, Amanda Lee, James Main, Daniel McKinney, Elizabeth Meek, Adam Miller, Kylee O'Heran; (third row) Lucas Overmire, Amanda Rogers, Nathan Rounds, Luke Storm, Derek Strickland, Justin Titus and Jessica Winebrenner. Recieving T-shirts in Judy Tuttle's first grade class were (front row, from left) Angie Aspinall, Darrell Barnum, Adam Carroll, Bobbi Earl, Jessica Finney, Ashley Keeler, Molly Kruko; (second row) Shawn Lustey, Danielle Mikolajczyk, Jessica Sanders, Heidi Schroll, Shayna Selleck, Kendra Shannon, Phillip Smith, Samantha Smith and Ryan Winebrenner. In Beverty Baron's third grade room, the following students were honored: (front row. from left) Brian Anderson, Ben Buehler, Jay Campbell, Marie Carpenter, Jolene Griffin, William Hall, Cazie Ismirie; (second row) Rachel Lawrence, Amber Lippert, Ken Miles, Amy Miller, Jamie Philo, Lacy Pittelkow, Jon Sciba and Rachel Lawrence. Being good has its rewards, although most often they are intangible. That wasn't the case at Southeastern Elementary School in Hastings last week. One-hundred and eighty students at the school got to wear their rewards last week for being named on the Citizenship Honor Roll for all four periods during the school year. Each honored student received a royal blue T-shirt with the' school’s logo and motto emblazoned on it in white letters. The shirts feature a tree encircled with the words "Southeastern: Where possibilities become reality." More students were named to the honor roll all four times this year than last, said Principal Chris Warren. He said about 125 were honored last year, while 180 were recognized for the 1990-91 school year. To be named to the Citizenship Honor Roll students must: rarely or never have behavior problems, be helpful to teachers and other students, have a good attendance record and be on time, be considerate of others, recognize school rules and accept responsibility for their own behavior, be a good listener, respect property, use time wisely and display good work habits, have considerably good behavior during lunch periods and on the playground and exhibit pride and quality work. Teachers use their judgement to determine who qualifies for the honor roil, he said. More Photos on Page 11 Legal Notice NOTICE NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given the Barry County Plann­ ing Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following Special Use Permits: CASE NO. Sp. 7-91 — Roland and Joan Bair, (applicant). LOCATION: At 12150 Case Rd. on the West side between Cox and Hyland Rds. in Sec. 18, Assyria Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for temporary housing for elderly parent. CASE No. Sp. 8-91 — Harold and June Satterly (applicant): Norman and Carol Satterly (property owner). LOCATION: At 8998 Greggs Crossings Rd. on the South side between Devine and Price Rds. In Sec. 34. Castleton Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for temporary housing for elderly parents. CASE NO. Sp. 9-91 — William T. Capperauld (applicant) LOCATION: On 980 Maple Rd. on the East side between Brown Rd. and Jordan Lake In Sec. 4, Woodland Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for a temporary housing for an elderly parent. CASE NO. Sp. 10-91 — Michael J. Dooley (applicant). LOCATION: On M-43 on the West side between Sprague and Sprague Rds. in Sec. 7. Barry Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit to operate open air market for the sale of merchan­ dise and farm products. CASE NO. Sp. 11-91 — Barry County, (applicant). LOCATION: On Nashville Rd. on the South side between McKeown and River Rds. In Sec. 27, Hastings Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit to erect a E-911, Barry County Central Dispatch Building. CASE NO. Sp. 12-91 — Betty Jo Drewyor (appli­ cant); Lawrence Drewyor (property ownei). LOCATION: On Marsh Rd. the W. side between Saddler and Marsh Rds. in Sec. 17. Orangeville Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for temporary housing for daughter and future son-in­ law. CASE No. Sp. 13-91 — Gerald and Ellen Lehnert (applicant). LOCATION: On 6214 Duncan Lake Rd. on the W. side between Garbow and Parmalee Rds. in Sec. 7, Thornapple Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a specml for tem­ porary housing for elderly parents. CASE NO. Sp 14-91 — Viola Bailey (applicant); Joe Fitzpatrick (property owner). LOCATION: On 6850 Dennison Rd. on the W. side between Nine Mile and Soddier Rds. In Sec. 18. Orangeville Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for temporary housing for elderly parents. CASE NO. Sp. 15-91 — Donald F. Willcutt (appli­ cant); Steve Vdoviak (property owner). LOCATION: On M-66 on the W. side between Dowling and Butler Rds., in Sec. 33, Maple Grove Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for a sporting clays course. MEETING DATE: June 25, 1991 TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Annex Conference Room in the County Annex Building at 117 South Broodway. Hastings. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Site inspection of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Planning Commission members the day of the hearing Persons in­ terested in accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office. The special use applications are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Of­ fice. 220 W. State St.. Hastings, Michigan during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please call the Plann­ ing Office at 948-4830 for further information. Nancy L Boersma, Clerk Barry County (6/13) Betsy Magill's third grade honors went to Cloe Fisher, Kristen Keech, Josh Malik, Ivy Malone, Melinda Meaney; (second row) Kortney Sherry, Isaac Solmes, Kim Straley, Matt Thompson and Dustin Kopf. Kim Evans second graders who received honors four times were (front row, from left) Derek Brookmeyer, Clayton Case, Juanita Coy, Kala Friddle and Brandie Hammond; (second raw) Aaron Keller, Michael Pierson, Jemaica Smith, Michael Swainston and Thomas Varney. Robert Palmer's fifth grade class had the following four time honor roll students: (front row, from left) Bobby Baker, Max Krebs, Jeremy Mallison, Melissa Meaney, Amber Mikolajczyk, Josh Moras, Jessica Robinson; (back row) Sarah Roush, Doug Sarver, Katy Strouse, Adam Taylor and Shelly Walker. Julie Sherman is not pictured. In Linda Corrigan's third grade class, students honored included (front row, from left) Erica Barnum, Leah Bridgman. Bracken Burd, Sara Capers. Sarrah Gregory, Michelle Griggs. Marty Shellenbarger; (back row) Jennifer Hawblitz, Nicole Matthews, Dana Reed, Heather Richie, Andy Soya and Patricia Straw. Not pictured is Tonya Urfich. In Daniel Lake's fourth grade, students honored were (front row, from left: Natalie Acheson, Desiiny Seeber, Patti Stockham, Sara Slagsted, Paul Redburn, David Barnum, Jon Selvig, April Krebs; (back row) Annie Nelson, Katie Martin, Lance Mcllvain, Bethany Olsen. In Jane Merritt's fifth grade, students honored were (front row, from left) Matthew Barnum. Carl Billings, James Birman. Tye Casey. Genna Nichols; (back raw) Jolene Pasternack, Shawna Randall, Joshua Richie, Amy Swainston and Tennile Walter. Lauren Reed and Nicholas Souza were not available. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 13, 1991 — Page 11 Citizenship Honor Students... Continued from page 10 Barry County Marriage Licenses: Richard Henry Hansen IV, Florida and Col­ leen Elizabeth Murphy, Florida. John William Mokma. Freeport and Veronica Elizabeth Claypool, Freeport. Jack Lee Schaendorf, Middleville and Tari Lynn VanKampen, Middleville. James Elroy Sheler, Middleville and Nancy Louise Perry, Middleville. Greg Mark Forsyth, Indiana and Kathleen Grace Richardson, Indiana. Steven Mark Madill, Delton and Sherri Lynn Logan, Battle Creek. Gary Wayne Armour, Hastings and Michele Anne Sprague, Hastings. Mark David Wendt, Middleville and Tamera Kay Martinez. Middleville. Daniel Robert McClurkin, Hastings and Michelle Lynn Cross, Hastings. Maynard Leroy Adams, Bellevue and Pen­ ny Jean Phillips. Bellevue. Theodore James Heath. Hastings and Diana Jean Lydy, Hastings. Jesse James Patrick, Plainwell and Jodi Lynn Pcnnepacker, Plainwell. David Andre VanHcck, Middleville and Teresa Kay Canfield. Middleville. Timothy Charlton Ferguson, Florida and Elizabeth Marie Somers, Hickory Comers. Gregory Lynn Rhoades, Middleville and Brenda Kay Dutcher, Middleville. Michael Dennis Sprague, Shelbyville and Wanda Lee Cooper, Shelbyville. Mark David Roodbergen, Delton and Lisa Ann Stidham, Delton. Randy L. Messer, Lake Odessa and Dina Marie Smithwick, Lake Odessa. Timothy Alan Thiebout, Shelbyville and Dianne Elizabeth Wade, Shelbyville. Randy Jay Planck, California and Jennifer Closie Leinaar, Hastings. Nancy Bradley’s fourth grade citizenship honor students were (front row, from right) Alicia Cooney, Sindi Felzke, Craig Keizer, John Kieffer, Heather Lawrence, Elizabeth Lonergan; (back row) Houston Malone, Eric Meek, A.J. O’Heran, Amber Reid, Jenny Rogers, Todd Schantz and Amanda Strickland. Josh Warren was not available. Legal Notices COMMON COUNCIL Laura Sharpe’s first graders who were recognized included (front row, from left) Jenny Bowman, Donovan Endsley, Jennifer Finney, Jake Friddle, Tasha Hall, Daniel Holtman; (back row) Tennille Keast, Matthew Pebbles, Mike Spidel, Aakon Tobias, Tyler Tossava, David Wilson and Crystal Zimmerman. Representatives from Barry County public services organizations attended the Barry County Development and Employment Associations first meeting. Pictured are: (first row, from left) Dale Ossenheimer, Michigan Rehabilitation Services; Brian Shumway, Barry County Substance Abuse; Joe Rahn, Joint Economic Development Commission; Randy Baxter, Barry County Department of Social Services; Marvin White, Mid Counties Employment and Training Consortium; (second row) Marilyn Ayars, Barry County Veterans Affairs; Debbie Dingman, JEDC; Penny Deihl, Hastings Chamber of Commerce; Margaret Groner, Barry Intermediate School District; Dorothy Clements, Community Action Agency; Sue Ruggles, Mid Counties; Tammy Pennington, Commission on Aging and Jean Walker, Michigan Employment Security Commission. Public employment service providers form association J-Ad Graphics News Service Barry County public employment service providers have banded together so they can better serve the needs of a growing community. The Barry County Development and Employment Association has grown from the need for a more formal job networking system between public agencies, according to : 47 Portraits i I HOW $7.95 | I I I I I I I ■ ■ I 1 I I ■ I I I I I I I Right new you can get this entire 47 Portrait I Special - ore. 8x10, two 5x7s and eight ■ wallets from one pose of your choice in I the finished portrait envelope, plus 36 I Mini-Prints-all for just S7.95 I June 13 14-15 I Thursday, Friday, Saturday ■ HOURS: 1 Thurs., Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. ■ Lunch 1-2 I Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. I Lunch 1-2 s I Mnfrrts pose cu sdetten 18 sffing fee pe peson May not be used ary offer specm ofc Presertffa coupon I at tme of srttmg lent one special pc subject Notavedabie n pemanert studos Atow 3 wms for n i■ r I Oelr^ry Cash .dbe Jr 4 J This Special Reg. $19.95 Includes 36 Mini-Prints Pixy JCPenney In Cindy Wilcox's fifth grade, four-time honor roll students were (front row, from left) Julie Anthony, Amy Archambeau, Karen DeMott, Greta Higgins. Jacob Kidder, Greg Marcusse, Laura McKinney; (back row) Jan Merrick, Ale'isha Miller, Amanda Miller, Jessica Price, David Rose, Todd Rosenberger and Brooke Ulrich. t Joe Rahn of the Joint Economic Development Commission (JEDC). "Basically, with the development that is occurring in the county, wc need a more coordinated approach to keep up with the increase in employment activity," said Rahn. While public agencies like the JEDC, the Mid-Counties Employment and Training Consortium and the Barry Intermediate Schoo) District (BISD) have been sharing information on informal basis for years, Rahn and representatives from the other organization are hoping that quarterly meetings and monthly newsletters will enhance employment opportunities for all of Barry County. By circulating a monthly listing of job openings handled by all member agencies, the association hopes to increase the number of workers and employers they can link together. The idea for an association grew out of Rahn's conversations with Marvin White, of Mid-Counties and Jean Walker of the Hastings MESC office. While the association is being administered from the JEDC office right now, that will probably change as the organization evolves, said Rahn. Participating in Tuesday's organizational meeting were representatives from the Hastings Chamber of Commerce, the JEDC, BISD, Barry County Veterans' Affairs, Michigan Rehabilitation Service, Barry County Department of Social Services, Mid­ Counties, Barry County Substance Abuse, the Community Action Agency, the Commission on Aging and the Michigan Employment Security Commission. May 28. 1991 Common Council met in regular session in the City Hall, Council Chambers. Hastings. Michigan, on Tuesday. May 28, 1991, at 7:30 p.m. Mayor ProTern Jasperse presiding. 1. Present at roll call were members: Spencer, Watson, White, Brower. Campbell. Cusack. Ab­ sent: Walton. 2. Moved by Cusack, supported by White that Councilmember Walton be excused. Yeas: All. Ab­ sent: One. Carried. 3. Moved by Spencer, supported by Brower that the minutes of the May 13. meeting be approved as read and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 4. invoices read: Jones and Henry..............................................$2,625.43 T.J. Miller Tree Service.................................... 1.615.00 Michigan Municipal Workers Comp Fund....................................................17.575.00 Moved by White, supported by Spencer that the above invoices be approved as read. Yeas: Cusack, Campbell, Brower, White, Watson, Spencer. Absent: Walton. Carried. 5. Moved by Spencer, supported by Cusack that the corresondence from the Michigan Municipal League announcing their dedication ceremonies and new address be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 6. Moved by Campbell, supported by Brower that the letter of May 14. 1991 from the YMCA re­ questing use of Fish Hatchery and Bob King Parks for their summer baseball and playground pro­ grams be approved under the direction of the Director of Public Services. Bob King Park June 17-July 26. on Monday thru Friday from 8:30-3:30 and Fish Hatchery on Wednesday afternoons for art programs. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 7. Moved by Spencer, supported by White that the letter from Linda Dewitt, requesting permis­ sion to hold a St. Jude Bike-a-thon on June 1. be approved under lhe direction of the Police Chief. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 8. Moved by Cusack, supported by Watson, that the Michigan Municipal Liability and Property Pool Financial Report for 1990 be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 9. Moved by Campbell, supported by Brower that the Director of Public Services be allowed to negotiate with the Post Office for a pick up box at alternative locations and taken out of Street Com­ mittee as recommended by the Street Committee. (Referred to Street Committee 5-13-91 fl4. for a pick up box on the SE comer of Market and W. Court.) Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 10. Moved by Spencer, supported by Brower that the engineers estimates for Water Main and Sanitary Sower on Marshall St. between Young and Market in the amount of $5,953.20 for Sewer and $4,329.60 for Water be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 11. Moved by Spencer, supported by White that a Public Hearing on the Necessity of Water Main and Sanitary Sewer on Marshall Street between Young and Market be set for June 10, at 7:45 p.m. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. ' 12. Moved by Spencer, supported by Cusack that the bid from Georgetown Construction in the amount of $85,290 be accepted for the Apple Street Interceptor Sewer. (DDA project). Yeas: Spencer. Watson, Brower, Campbell, Cusack. Ab­ sent: Walton. Carried. 13. Councilmember Spencer stated that the Water and Sewer Committee would meet at 6:00 p.m. on the 29th of May with Jones and Henry to finalize all reports on the Wastewater Plant study. 14. Moved by Cusack, supported White that the Revenue and Budget Status reports and Trial Balances for 4/30/91 be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 15. Moved by Cusack, supported by White that the Fixed Asset appraisal be given to Deyo and Associates in the amount of $8,200. (Auditors recommendation for several years.) Yeas: Cusack, Campbell, Brower, White, Watson, Spencer. Ab­ sent: Walton. Carried. 16. Councilmember Cusack stated that the Finance Committee will meet at 6:45 p.m. on June 10. before the regular meeting to pursue work on an investment policy for the City, with the City At­ torney to attend. (Auditors recommendation) 17. Moved by Watson, supported by White that the Police report for April be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 18. Moved by Cusack, supported by White that the report from PCI (Professional Code Inspectors) for April 91 be received and placed on file. Kirk Sharphorn was present and gave an update on building permits and rental Inspections since January 1. 1991. Yeos: All. Absent: One. Carried. 19. Public Hearing to Determine the Necessity of SAD (Special Assessment District) assessment roll in the amount of $16,500 was presented. Jim Brown was present and stated that he felt the SAD had outlived its usefullness and the original intent no longer was valid and should be replaced. Coun­ cilmember Jasperse felt as a businessman it was fair and equitable to pay to keep lots plowed and kept up. He did not feel the general public should have to pay for the lots which benefitted the stores. Chief of Police Sarver stated that stores don't police their people and they park in front of other stores. Councilmember Cusack said to sell the lots to a private individual to run and see what you will pay. Moved by White, supported by Cusack that the Resolution Determining the Necessity of the SAD be approved. Yeas: Spencer. Watson, White. Brower, Campbell, Cusack. Absent: Walton. Carried. 20. Moved by Watson, supported by Spencer that a Public Hearing on the SAD assessments be mail­ ed and a hearing set for June 10. 1991 at 7:45 p.m. Yeds: All. Absent: One. Carried. 21. Moved by Spencer, supported by White that council adjourn into Closed Session to discuss the purchase of property at 8:25 p.m. Yeas: Cusack. Campbell, Brower. White, Watson, Spencer. Ab­ sent: Walton. Carried. 22. Returned to open sesion at 8:45 p.m. 23. Moved by Campbell, supported by Cusock, to adjourn at 8:45 p.m. Yeas: All. Absent: Ono. Carried. Read and approved: David Jasperse. Mayor ProTem Sharon Vickery, City Clerk (6/13) Gz//...948-8051 for Banner Classifieds POSITION OPENING Seeking outgoing, creative individual to direct nutrition and volunteer programs for the elderly. Must have excellent public rela­ tions skills. Experience in supervision is desired. Outstanding writ­ ten and verbal skills required. Candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in nutrition or social work preferred. This full time position offers a competitive salary and benefit package. Send resume by June 20 to: Executive Director Barry County Commission on Aging 120 North Michigan Ave., Hastings, MI 49058 e.o.e Seasonal Jobs Available FOOD PROCESSING PLANT Truck Drivers, General Labor. Needed approx. July 1,1991 to mid-September 1991. We will try to work around your scheduling to meet our scheduling. Apply Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call ... (616) 374-8837 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TWIN CITY FOODS, INC. 1315 Sherman St., Lake Odessa, Ml BOTH DAY AND NIGHT SHIFTS AVAILABLE E.E.O.E. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 13, 1991 Sports Vikings, Saxons dominate 1991 All Barry County Team Lakewood remained in the hunt for the Capital Circuit championship until the final week of the season, then defeated East Grand Rapids and Forest Hills Northern to win its first district title in 10 years. The Vikings then lost to Wyoming Rogers at last weekend’s regional tourney. All five Vikings on this years team are juniors. They are first baseman Brent Barker, infielders Jeff Bjork and Jason Makley and outfielders Tom Richardson and Kurt Southgate. Lakewood and Hastings grabbed nine of 14 spots on the 1991 All-Barry County baseball team. The Vikings led the way with five nominations, while Hastings had four. S.M.A.A. champion Maple Valley, the lone county team to win a league title placed three players on the squad. Middleville was represented by utility player Brad Bruner, while Delton’s lone nominee was infielder Brian Riesner. Richardson was the lone Viking to be selected for first-team all-conference honors, and was also an all-district pick. He had an on-base percentage of .516, scored 35 runs and stole 20 bases from his leadoff position. Southgate, an all-district selection, hit .354 with 29 runs scored and 25 RBI. He belted five doubles and stole 19 bases. Bjork tied for the county lead with six homeruns and had a .507 slugging percen­ tage. He also played a steady second base, committing only four errors. Makley hit .325 with 17 runs scored. He hit three homers, had 10 doubles and collected 19 RBI. Barker led the Vikings in RBI with 26 and posted a .346 average. He pounded out nine two-baggers and finished the campaign with a .500 slugging percentage. Catcher Nick Williams, right-handed pit­ cher Bob Huver, designated hitter Trent Weller and outfielder Gabe Griffin led Hastings to an 18-11 overall mark and a fourth-place finish in the Twin Valley. Williams was the only county batter to eclipse the .500 mark, finishing at .591, tops in the league. An all-league, all-district and all-regional pick, Williams hit four homers, 14 doubles, drew 22 walks, scored 47 runs and stole 27 bases. He committed just one er­ ror from his catcher position. Griffin was also a first-team all-district and all-conference selection. He hit .306 overall and .341 in the Twin Valley, drove in 22 runs and stole 11 bases. Griffin also scored 21 runs. Huver was the Saxons’ stopper, posting a 3-1 mark with a 2.96 E.R.A. in league games. He finished 6-2 overall with 40 strikeouts and 18 walks in 51 innings. Huver also made the 1991 All-Barry County Baseball Team C RHP LHP 1B IF IF IF IF OF OF OF OF U DH Nick Williams Bob Huver Jason Hoefler Brent Barker Dan Franks Brian Riesner Jeff Bjork Jason Makley Gabe Griffin Levi Schantz Tom Richardson Kurt Southgate Brad Bruner Trent Weller Hastings Hastings Maple Valley Lakewood Maple Valley Delton Lakewood Lakewood Hastings Maple Valley Lakewood Lakewood Middleville Hastings all-league and all-district teams. Weller led the Saxons in stolen bases with 29, setting a new school mark in the process. He batted .333 and tied Williams for the team lead in walks with 22. Weller scored 38 runs, second most in the county. Maple Valley is represented by left-handed pitcher Jason Hoefler, infielder Dan Franks and outfielder Levi Schantz. Hoefler compiled an 8-2 overall mark, with a blistering 0.80 E.R.A. He struck out 104 in 61 innings pitched. He also carried a mean bat, hitting .400 with four homers and 25 RBI. Schantz and Franks were second and third in the county in hitting, at .475 and .470, respectively. Schantz stole 10 bases and hit two homers, driving in 13 runs. Franks tied Bjork for the county lead in homers with six. He added 17 RBI and 10 stolen bases, and was one of the Lions leading pitchers. Bruner was Middleville’s leading hitter with a .356 average. He had 18 RBI and nine runs scored despite battling an arm injury. Bruner was the Trojans lone all-conference first-team pick. Riesner was a first-team all-Kalamazoo Valley Association pick, driving in 14 runs. He was second on the squad in batting with a .440 average and stole 10 bases. Scheduled to open next spring Saskatoon Golf Course adds to lore with new nine holes Hastings Mens Slo-Pitch Standings Sniders.......................................................... 6-0 County Classics............................................5-1 Larry Poll Realty......................................... 5-1 Century Ccllunet......................................... 3-4 Blarney Stone...............................................2-3 Bliss............................................................... 1-4 Flexfab...........................................................1-4 Hast. Mutual.................................................1-5 Swamp Fox...................................................4-0 Diamond Club............................................. 4-1 Metallibattcrs............................................... 4-2 Art Meade.................................................... 2-1 Brian’s Painting............................................2-4 Hast. Sanitary............................................... 1-4 Saber Mfg.....................................................1-4 Hastings Club............................................... 1-5 (GOLF RESULTS: Keelers 39 vs. Heaths 37; Healys 36 vs. Hause and Snyder 39; Services 37 vs. Rodriguez 41; Rayner and Palmer 40 vs. Eg­ gers and Burdicks 41; L and J Whitneys 35 vs. Buchanans 41; Ellsworth 36 vs. Whitney and Martin 41; Dolan and Faul 40 vs. Kosinskys 40; Aspinalls 39 vs. Curtiss 45; Stouts 37 vs. Walshs 41; Inmans 40 vs. Anderson and Nickerson 39; Watsons 41 vs. Couriers 42; Scobey’s 36 vs. Millers 42. Ellsworth 39 points; Rayner and Palmer 38%; L and J Whitney 37%; Healys 36%; The signature hole on the new nine at Saskatoon Golf Club is the second hole, viewed here from the green. The course will open next May. The signature hole on the new layout, which will be a par 36 and will measure ap­ proximately 3,200 yards, is the par-4 number two. From the championship tees, golfers must fly a winding pond about 215 yards away and a large bunker to a fairway only 50 yards across. From there, golfers must approach a green measuring 160 feet from front to back. The pond on the right side of the green will be pro­ tected by alternating grass and sand bunkers. The hole should be a resounding aesthetic suc­ cess as well, as a waterfall connects other “feeder” ponds into the larger one. With the increased volume of golfers at the club, Howard said it is necessary to add a new clubhouse for the new nine and to build a small snack bar across the street from the ex­ isting clubhouse as well. He said the reason for designing and building the new nine was simple: to accommodate more golfers. "Last year we had about 70,000 rounds played on our courses," Howard said. “That varies, depending on the length of the golf year. But golf is such a growing sport. It’s basically a supply and demand thing.” Howard, who is also a part-owner of Timber Ridge near Lansing, one of the top 75 public courses in the U.S., according to a Golf Digest survey, said that while the nationwide percentage of golfers to the public is about 9 percent, in Michigan it is roughly 15 percent. He added that Michigan has more public, dai­ ly fee courses than any other state. Howard said that he has had some interest from a group from Phoenix, Ariz., about tur­ ning the driving range into a golf clinic, because of those favorable statistics. He said that no decision has been made about the lear­ ning center. Meanwhile. Howard and the rest of the club will keep busy for preparing to open the new course. He said that the new layout would re­ main a separate entity for two years while it grows into “excellent playing condition.” Then he may join the course with one of the existing nines to create a separate 18-hole course. Howard said he would then build a tunnel under 92nd Street to join the two. "I really like to design courses.” he said of his new project. “I guess die bottom line is whether or not the public will accept it. When we b»»ilt the Blue, I was a little bit worried But now it is our most popular nine.’ by Todd Tubergen 10. The Hastings basketball team. Coach Denny O’Mara’s squad battled teams despite height disadvantages night in and night out, still managed to hold their own in lhe rugged Twin Valley Conference. The Saxons, led by seniors Gabe Griffin and Nick Williams, specialized in defense. But with sophomores Matt Brown and Bryan Sherry gaining valuable experience, the future looks bright as well. 9. The Delton Kellogg wrestling team. The Panthers won a district title despite being a relatively young squad. Along with other county mat teams, they helped introduce me to a sport I knew nothing about, and they made it fun! Coach Rob Heethuis will be grooming heavyweight Rollie Ferris for a possible state championship over the next two years. 8. The Maple Valley girls’ track team. So they had an off day at the state Class C finals and didn’t finish in the top 10, they won everything else they entered, including meets against Class A schools. With Janet Boldrey back for her senior year, the Lady Lions will be tough again. 7. The Hastings baseball team. If ' Heaths 36; Stouts 36; Dolan and Faul 35; Watson 23; Aspinall 31 %; Scobey 30; Kosinsky 29; Service 28%; Inman 27%; Hause and Snyder 27%; Keelers 27; Eggers 27; Curtis 26; Rodriguez 24%; Whitney and Martin 20; Anderson and Nickerson 20; Buchanan 17%; Millen 17. Norm and Carol Healy won pot with the most 4’s. They had 7. Jim and Marilyn Curtis won pot for most putts. They had 19 the week of May 16. The Skinny Here at the J-Ad Graphics family of publications recently, 1 have seen a pot­ pourri of articles recognizing the ac­ complishments of the recently graduated Class of 1991. They have been in every paper we publish for the past couple weeks. I can understand that. Those ac­ complishments have been many, and they are but a hint of those to come. But I’ve been feeling somewhat guilty that I have not recognized the ac­ complishments of those grads with whom I deal with most frequently, the student-athletes. Without getting too mushy, I would like to offer them my congratulations as well. The Class of 1991 will always hold a special place in my memory, because it is the first graduating class I covered as a sportswriter. Let’s just say that as a group they have made my job here more fun and more rewarding than I could have possibly im­ agined when I climbed aboard in late October. I would like to recognize them in much the same manner as I have throughout the past, through a team perspective. I have seen many great individual displays of sportsmanship and athleticism, but they have always been within the team concept. So, may I present the first annual Skin­ ny “Team of the Year" awards. (Note: I based this listing on one criterion — how much fun the teams were to watch. It is by pure coincidence that they also happen to be the most suc­ cessful teams in their respective sports! Also included is a brief outlook for the immediate future ...) ) This Weeks Games Wednesday, June 12th - 7:30, Swamp vs. Metallib.; 8:30, Classics vs. Cellunet. Thursday, June 13th - 6:15, Blarney vs. Poll; 7:15, Art Meade vs. Poll; 8:15, Art Meade vs. Saber; 9:15, Bliss vs. Sniders. Friday, June 14th - 6:30, Sanitary vs. Dia­ mond Club; 7:30, Hast. Club vs. Brians; 8:30, Mutual vs. Flexfab. Last Week’s Results Hast. Club 6 vs. Saber 5; Cellunet 11 vs. Bl. Stone 9; Sniders 22 vs. Mutual 0; Art Meade 17 vs. Brians 9; Metallibattcrs 15 vs. Sanitary 5; County Class. 9 vs. Larry Poll Realty 8; Swamp Fox 11 vs. Diamond Club 10; Bliss 11 vs. Flexfab 7. H.R. Derby Bob Madden, Sniders, 7; Brad Daniels, Sniders, 4; 8 tied with 2. A note to 1991 grads: Thanks for the memories! Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of features on West Michigan golf courses. If you know of a challenging course that would make a nice photo feature, please contact Todd Tubergen, Sports Editor at 945-9554 or write to the Banner. P.O. Box 188, Hastings 49508. Canadians may think of a certain city on the banks of the South Saskatchewan River when they hear the name “Saskatoon.” But in West Michigan, the term carries only one connotation: excellent golf. Saskatoon Golf Club, located in Alto at 9038 92nd St., hopes to add to that lore with the addition of a fourth nine-hole course, located across the street from the existing layouts. The new nine is scheduled to open next spring, so workers will be toiling all summer long to get it in playing condition. Owner Bill Howard, who also designed the new layout as well as the Blue nine, which opened in 1973, said the course should com­ plement the variety of challenges golfers en­ joy on the other 27 holes. “The first four holes are similar to the Blue, with tight fairways,” Howard said. “After that it is more of a Scottish-style links layout.” Howard said he hopes to seed the grass over the summer, then destroy the weeds that in­ evitably come with planting new grass. He adds that his staff will do a lot of mowing in the fall so that when the grass begins to grow in April, the course will be ready. “By looking at it right now, you would think that there was ro possible way the course would be ready by then," he said. “But it is really surprising how quick it matures.” Saskatoon’s three current nines offer a little something for every golfer. The Blue is a short, albeit very tight layout, with four water holes, while the White course is a long par-37 (3,522 yards). The club’s first course, the Red, which was the first to open in 1964, is the easiest of the three. It still offers a challenge. The new nine should be a combination of the three, with a new twist thrown in. The last five holes feature mounds which Howard says, helps to "define the fairways." (SOFTBALL RESULTS: you liked offense, you liked the Saxons. They set a school record for runs in a season behind all-Twin Valley selections Williams and Griffin and got some outstanding pitching from Bob Huver. Trent Weller, Ryan Nichols, Paul Rose and some solid talent up from the jay vec ranks will lead Hastings next year, but the seniors will be sorely missed. 6. The Middleville basketball team. The Trojans defeated the Saxons in the district finals before bowing to eventual regional champ Central Montcalm at East Grand Rapids. Coach Kurt Holzhuetcr has an unenviable task of replacing guard Jason Prangcr’s 26-plus points per game, now that he is off to Grand Rapids Baptist College. 5. The Lakewood baseball team. Coaches Dave Van Noord and Bill Barker molded the green Vikings into contenders in the Capital Circuit and, by the end of the season, into district cham­ pions. Lakewood lost just three players, so it may be able to take a step further in 1992. 4. The Middleville girls’ track team. First-year coach Nancy Iveson guided the Trojans to a regional title and witnessed freshman Carla Ploeg’s im­ probable state long jump title. With most of the Trojans top point-scorers back next year, plus a healthy Alicia Batson, a top 10 finish in the Class B finals is not out of the realm of the possible. 3. The Hastings boys’ tennis team. The senior-dominated Saxons battled Sturgis down to the wire in lhe Twin Valley and capped off the season with a ninth-place finish at lhe state finals in Ann Arbor. This team reminded me of the Fremont and Forest Hills Central teams I played on in the early 80’s — but may have been even better. 2. The Maple Valley football team. The Lions we.e the only area team to win a playoff game, blanking Saginaw Nouvel 14-0, before bowing out 28-7 to Muskegon Oakridge, in a game much closer than the score would indicate. They also had incredible fan support. Maple Valley loses many key seniors, but all-stater Darrel Stine returns. (drum roll, please....... ) 1. The 1990-91 team of the year is the Hastings football team. Regional coach of the Year Bill Karpinski’s Saxons gave me no time whatsoever to get accustom­ ed to my surroundings here. My first day on the job I went over to see them prepare for their playoff game against Dowagiac, and they made me feel right at home. It didn’t matter that they were blitzed by the Chieftains 44-7 in the only game 1 saw them play (nobody else could play with that team, either) they won the league championship, sent five players into the college gridiron ranks and created what I am assuming to be un­ precedented excitement around town! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 13, 1991 — Page 13 Lake Odessa officials favor Rockford/Lowell ambulance takeover by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer LAKE ODESSA - Supporters of the volunteer Lake Odessa Ambulance Service say Village Council members turned a deaf ear on public opinion Monday when it voted 7-0 on a resolution favoring a take over by the private, non-profit Rockford Ambulance service. Now, business woman Evelyn Barnum and other citizens are launching a campaign to recall all seven members of the council, which includes Village President Steven T. Garlinger, Pro Tem Steven Secor and trustees Pat Hickey, Allen Swift, Jerry Engle, Wes Meyers and Timothy Tromp. "They wouldn't listen to us," said Barnum. "Their job is to work for the people. We object to the way the village is run. This situation has been handled underhandedly, through backbiting, deceit and misleading information." Tromp and Swift voted against an earlier motion to begin negotiations with Rockford for equipment and vehicle lease agreements during Monday's packed and, at times, hostile debate, but conceded on the resolution. Of more than 100 people attending the meeting, none spoke in favor of disbanding the existing service. "Personally, I felt Rockford/Lowell is the best option," said Tromp, who explained he voted 'no' on the original motion because, "I felt it needed to be investigated more. But once a decision is made, I think it's really important for everbody to put the emotions behind them and support whatever it is." The council's decision was intended to be the conclusion of an eight-month search for options to the existing volunteer ambulance which began when former paramedic director Marv Westendorp resigned after 13 years on the job last October. In January, Village Manager John French announced he was exploring alternatives, including a transfer to a private service, and invited representatives of Rockford/Lowell to an open meeting. At that time, Rockford/Lowell Director Roger Morgan noted his service is funded with revenues from a yearly membership fee of S33 per household, run charges and grants. "We get no assistance from governmental units," he said. "We've weaned ourselves away from them." A board consisting of area representatives governs the operation of the service, which covers 12 townships and four municipalities, and is staffed by 40 emergency medical personnel, including five supervisors. A one-year steering committee precedes the formation of an advisory board. All existing volunteers would be eligible to apply for employment with the new service. Once the staff is chosen, a supervisor would be appointed for the area, Morgan said. Four full-time employees would work in two person crews from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. or 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on alternating days and would be required to man the station during those hours. Part-time employees would cover the between and weekend hours, he said, and could respond from their homes. Full-time EMTs, specialists and _At. Stack Insurance Agency, Inc. 128 W. Mill St., Hastings 616-945-9568 We’re only silent until you need us for: Homeowners • Farmowners • Automobile • Business and Commeroal * Boarowners and Yacht * Workers' Comp Insurance. tj Hastings Mutual Insurance Company We're only silent until you need us. . PREMIUM CUSTOM DENTURES COMPLETE DENTURE ORDER FOR ANNEXATION Upon the petition for Annexation submitted by the Village of Woodland, pursuant to MCL 74.6; MSA 5.1470, a public hearing having been held thereon before the Barry County Board of Commissioners on June 25,1991, at 10:00 o'clock a.m., IT IS ORDERED that the boundaries of the Village of Woodland be altered to include the following-described parcel within its boundaries: A parcel of land on the East side of Parrott’s Addition to the Village of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Beginning at the Southeast corner which ties South 88 degrees 15' East 1,991.75 feet from the Southwest corner of Section 15, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, thence North 02 degrees 10’ East 478.50 feet, thence South 88 degrees 15' East 200 feet, thence South 02 degrees 10' West 478.50, thence North 88 degrees 15’ West 200 feet to the place of beginning. Dated: May 28, 1991 BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS By: Theodore R. McKelvey Its Chairman Nancy L Boersma Barry County Clerk IMMEDIATE DENTURE UPPER DENTURE PARTIAL DENTURE •695 *425 *395 *425 •All tecih and material* used meet the high standards set by the American Dental Ass n. "Our on premises lab provides individual & efficient service. •free denture consultation & examination (616) 455-0810 •L.D Himebough DDS •0.0 White DDS *G. Mancewicz DOS 2330 44th St., S.E., Grand Rapids Come and Join Us! Daily vacation Bible school First Baptist Church 309 East Woodlawn Avenue Hastings, Michigan I I I I paramedics would receive a wage between S5.50 and S6.50 per hour, while pan-time employees of the same training levels would earn between S3.35 and S3.5O per hour. "We would like you to rotate through Lowell in the beginning but we would say, no, we would not ask you to go to other locations to work," said Operations Manager Ann Ward. "But if you're full time sad we asked you to cover a shift in Lowell, we would hope that you would do that." Morgan said he would establish the service based on a five-year plan. For each of the first five years, the service would need a S 15,000 total subsidy supplied by the villages and townships served. The current total subsidy is S25,068, said French. "If they want no association with us, then we can't consider them part of our coverage area," he said. During the first year, the service would remain status quo and later it would be upgraued from limited advanced to advanced See AMBULANCE, Page 15 Legal Notices NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default has occurred under a mortgage made by JOHN F. McWILLIAMS and VALERIE J. MARTIN, of 6770 Parmalee. Middleville. Michigan 49333, Mor­ tgagors, to OLD KENT BANK AND TRUST COM­ PANY. a Michigan banking corporation having its principal office at One Vandenberg Center, Grand Raipds, Michigan 49503, Mortgagee, dated August 11. 1987, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on September 2. 1987, in Liber 456 of Mortgages, Pages 324 through 326. Because of this default, the Mortgagee hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of this mortgage due and payable immediately. On the date of this notice there is due for prin­ cipal and interest on this mortgage the sum of Five Thousand Seven Hundred Sixteen and 77/100 Dollars ($5,716.77). No suit or other proceeding at low has been started to recover the debt secured by this mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby give that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and to pay this amount, with interest, os provided in the mor­ tgages, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the Mor­ tgagee before sale, this mortgage will be foreclos­ ed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public auction to the highest bidder .at the east door on the first floor of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Hastings, Michigan, on Thurs­ day, June 27. 1991 at 2:00 is the afternoon. The premises cover*- ^^9 nfaftgaO®. Of® located in Irving T'T^uw»ip|> Barry County, Michigan, and are described as fbllows: That part of the Southwest Southwest fractional 1/4, Section 6. Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of Section 6: thence north 89 degrees 51 minutes West 1324.12 feet along the South line of Section 6 to the East line of the West fractional 1 /2 of said Southwest fractional 1/4 and the place of beginning of this description; thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes West 25.0 feet: thence North 00 degrees 13 minutes East 575.0 feet parallel with the East line of the West fractional 1/2 of said Southwest frac­ tional 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes west 647.55 feet; thence North 00 degrees 21 minutes 30 seconds East 1112.96 feet along the Wes’ line of the East 1/2 of the West fractional 1/2 of said Southwest fractional 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 29 minutes 42 seconds East 669.80 feet along the South line of the North 950 feet of said Southwest fractional 1/4; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes West 1683.81 feet along the East line of the West fractional 1/2 of said Southwest frac­ tional 1/4 to the place of beginning. Property Address: 6770 Parmalee. Middleville, Michigan. Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be one year after the date of sale. Dated: May 30. 1991 OLD KENT BANK AND TRUST COMPANY Mortgagee Hunter M. Meriwether Attorney at Lew 200 Federal Square Building Grand Rapids. Michigan 49503 (616)454-6500 (6/20) TO: WARREN J. SMITH KAREN SMITH You ore notified that a certain land contract, dated October 26. 1982 between Edward J. Pinto and Joon E. McCallister as Seller(s) [party(ies) of the first part], and Warren J. Smith and Karen Smith as Purchaser(s) [party(ies) of the second part], con­ cerning the property at 11010 Wildwood Rd. is in default because of non-payment of installments of principal and interest and penalties. You have forfeited your rights under the land contract, and payment is demanded by Edward J. Pinto and Joan E. McCallister who holds the land contract as seller. The sum of $2292.00 is now past due in principal and interest under the land contract, plus the sum of: $92.00 for penalties. The dates upon which payments were due are: December 1, 1990; January 1. 1991; February 1, 1991; March 1. 1991: April 1. 1991; and May 1. 1991. The total amounts due. or the material breach(es) of contract, must be cured or paid within fifteen days from the date of the service of notice upon you. If the total amount due is not paid in full within the time stated, or if the material breach(es) is/are not cured within the time staled, the land contract will be forfeited, as provided for in the contract, and you will be required to move out and give up the described property without further notice to you. The property is described as: Lot 19 and part of Lot 20. described os: Beginning at the SW corner of Lot 20. thence N along the W line to the NW corner of so d Lot 20; thence E on the N line thereof 1.0 foot; thence S to o pt. 12.0 feet E of the SW corner of said lot; thence W to the F 'ace of beginning; Also that part of Lots 21 and 22 described as: beginning on rhe N Line of Lot 21 at a point 55.5 feet SW of the NE corner of said lot; thence SW of the NE corner of said Lot; thence SW 52.01 feet to a point 26.51 feet SW of the NE corner of Lot 22; thence S 98.90 feet to the S line of Lot 22. 37.68 feet W of the SE corner of Lot 22; thence E 43.45 feet, thence N to a point that is 50 feet S and 50 feet W of the NE corner of Lot 21. thence conti­ nuing N 50 feet io the Place of Beginning. All in the Elms. Section 8. Town 2 N Rango 10 W. Orangeville Twp.. Barry County Records. Edward J. Pinto Joon E. McCallister. Nick Williams, shown here scrambling back to first base earlier this season, was selected to play in the East-West Michigan high school all-star game July 2 at Tiger Stadium. Saxon star Williams is drafted by Seattle Mariners by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor Former Hastings High School baseball star Nick Williams Wednesday had a day he won’t soon forget. Upon returning home from a summer league game at Bailey Park in Battle Creek, Williams learned he was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the amateur draft. He learned of the outcome of the draft in the form of a note scribbled by his mother, Mary. Earlier that day he was selected to play in a July 2 all-star contest at Tiger Stadium, the premier honor for Michigan high school baseball players. Although the precise round of Williams’ selection had not been disclosed at press time, it was thought to be in the latter rounds, a common occurrence for high school players who have already accepted collegiate scholar­ ships. Williams will attend Central Michigan University in the fall and he expects to con­ tend for a spot on the Chippewa varsity in his freshman season. Nevertheless, Williams said that he was somewhat overwhelmed that everything has fallen into place so well for him. "I was really excited,” Williams said "I don't think it has quite hit me yet. I’m still a little bit shocked about the whole thing.” Williams said he talked with Mariners scout Ken Madeja later that night. A representatives from the American League West club will visit Williams here in Hastings tonight to talk figures. "I’ve talked” with some other guys Who have been drafted and they told me what to ex­ pect (at the meeting)” the 6-2, 185-pound cat­ cher said. “What will probably happen is that they will make an offer, then I will tell them what I want. Then they will probably make a counter offer." Williams has stated in the past that he is set on attending college, so he does not expect to play minor league ball any time soon. Yet signing a contract would enable him to receive money for college from Seattle, and the money would be guaranteed. That way if he were to suffer a career-ending injury, his tui­ tion would still be paid for. Williams said if the club offers a signing bonus of 580,000, he would seriously con­ sider it. A $100,000 offer would be too temp­ ting to pass up. The left-handed hitter displayed his poten­ tial earlyin his high school career, banging out five homers as a sophomore and clubbing a school-record eight his junior season. Although he hit just four this past season, other aspects of his game improved dramatically. His batting average jumped from .223 as a sophomore to .395 as a junior. Only an off-game in the Saxons’ season finale’ against Maple Valley caused his average to dip below .600 to .591 this season. He added 42 RBIs and 14 doubles and com­ mitted just one error all year long. Hastings coach Jeff Simpson said the scouts particularly liked his skills behind the plate, including his handling of the pitching staff, his rifle arm and his leadership qualities. "It is the kind of thing that every ballplayer dreams of, but it doesn’t happen to very many,” Simpson said Williams’ selection in the draft CMU coach Dean Kreiner echoed similar sentiments after signing Williams into his pro­ gram. saying that the slugger had an oppor­ tunity to step in and contribute immediately, despite the fact that the Chippewas already had 10 catchers. Williams returned Tuesday evening from his orientation in Mount Pleasant saying he was eagerly anticipating the start of school. He added that his selection to the East-West all-star game almost overshadowed the draft. "I’m really looking forward to playing in Tiger Stadium,” he said. “I know there will be some guys who arc playing at Central there, so it will be fun to get the chance to play with them.” The game will be played at 11 a.m. Tues­ day, July 2. Players from both rosters have been invited to Detroit a day early to attend a banquet in thefr honor Monday evening. Simpson said being selected to play in the game is one of me greatest honors a player can receive. Williams also was selected to play in an all­ star game in Battle Creek Sunday at 6 p.m. He will join teammale Bob Huver and Maple Valley pitcher Jason Hoefler on a squad of high school ail-stars against the Battle Creek Ferrari-Ratti Baseball Club, the defending ci­ ty playoff champions. VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING on INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES The village council of the Village of Middleville will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m, on Thursday, the 20th day of June, 1991, in the Village Hall, 100 East Main Street, Middleville, Michigan, to receive testimony and discuss a proposed additional 1991 village operating millage rate. The Village levied 10.4489 mills in 1990. If taxes are not increased following the public hearing, the village will only be able to levy 9.7091 mils in 1991. However, the village has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate. In order to maintain basic municipal services, the village proposes to levy an additional 2.7909 mils ($2.79 per $1,000.00 SEV) above the 9.7091 mil base tax rate, or a total operating rate of 12.5000 mils ($12.50 per $1,000.00 SEV). This will provide an estimated 28.75% total increase in village operating revenues. Public comment on this proposed increase is welcome at the public hearing. May 28, 1991 Cheryl Hooper, Village Clerk �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 13. 1991 Local state lawmakers blame Democrats for budget impass by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer and The Associated Press Two Republican lawmakers attacked their Democratic colleagues in the state Legisla­ ture Monday, blaming them for what may be the worst budget crisis to hit Lansing in many years. State Sen. Jack Welborn and State Rep. Bob Bender said they see no end in sight over the battle to eliminate the tidal wave of red ink in 1991 budget "I've never seen such turmoil and such par­ tisan bickering," Welborn said. "Regrettably, it's split mostly down party lines." Bender, who serves on the House appropri­ ations committee, called his Democratic col­ leagues "obstructionists" and "roadblocks” to Gov. John Engler’s plan to balance the bud­ get, as required by the state Constitution. The $7.6 billion budget still contains a $664 million shortfall for the 1991 fiscal year. Meanwhile, the calendar has forced the Legislature to take up the budget for the 1992 fiscal year, which begins in October. Lawmakers expect no movement on next year’s budget until the current year's impasse is resolved. "Some of the people who have been around Lansing longer than I have say the polariza­ tion is greater than it ever has been," Bender said Monday, speaking to local citizens at a Legislative Coffee at County Seat Restau­ rant "Every time the governor rakes a step, the court rales it’s wrong." Bender referred to Gov. Engler’s attempt to end the state-funded General Assistance pro­ gram for 95,000 able-bodied residents. When the Legislature last month blocked Engler's plan, the Governor used a little-known 1920s statute to have the State Administrative Board unilaterally transfer money out of the program. Democratic lawmakers filed suit against lhe transfer, and the Michigan Court of Ap­ peals blocked the move. Last Thursday En­ gler filed an emergency appeal with the Michigan Supreme Court to free up the SI42 million. Engler said last week that Medicaid would ran out of money on Aug. 1 without the transfer ending the state-funded welfare pro­ gram "I don't think there's too much victory to be had in telling Medicaid recipients that in August and September they may be without services because that victorious caucus hasn’t found a single dollar to put toward the pay­ ment of some of the bills that can't be cov­ ered," Engler said last week. Engler planned to transfer General Assis­ tance funds to shore up other Department of Social Services programs, such as assistance to foster care families, money for nursing homes and funds for Aid to Dependent Chil­ dren. The court ruling sets the budget process back until the Supreme Court makes its deci­ sion. "That just exacerbates the problem. We're still out of money,” Bender said. "We're go­ ing to have to face up to the fact that we're going to ran out of money." Democratic lawmakers sued Engler after he used the State Administrative Board on May 9 to make the budget transfers to put the fi­ nal touches on a $1.3 billion deficit-cutting plan. Earlier, Legislative leaders had agreed on the main parts of the plan to erase the deficit in this year's. But they couldn't agree where to get the money to prevent further cuts in Aid to Families with Dependent Children, and restore cuts made to county medical ser­ vices and aid to foster and adoptive parents. Paul Siegel wins a rose Former Hastings city attorney Paul Siegel (left) joked about the large bouquet of flowers he received Monday from the Hastings Rotary Club. The club presented Siegel with its Red Rose Citation, Rotary’s highest honor for community service. Joining Siegel in the laugh were John Ketchum, Bob Nida and Fred Jacobs (left to right). BUDGET HEARING The City of Hastings will hold a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 24, 1991 In the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 102 S. Broad­ way, Hastings, Michigan for the purpose of hearing written or oral com­ ment from the public concerning the proposed annual budget for the fiscal year 92 as summarized below. All interested citizens, groups, senior citizens and organizations representing the Interest of senior citizens are encouraged to attend and to submit comments. Summary of Proposed 1992 Budget Engler said May 7 that budget talks had fallen apart and with seven months gone in the fiscal year, he couldn’t wait any longer to solve the problem and had to make the trans­ fers. The state's fiscal year ends Sept. 30. Welborn said he he's pleased with the gov­ ernor's performance so far and supported the administrative transfer. "I don't think people who are physically and mentally able to work should be allowed to receive DSS payments," Welborn said. The state senator denied Engler violated the constitution by making the transfers over the Legislature's heads. "The Legislature forfeited its right when it failed to act on the governor’s executive or­ der," Welborn said. County plans bat ‘lock out’ J-Ad Graphics News Service County officials are closing in on the bat problem at the Barry County Courthouse. Work is in progress to seal tiny holes in the historic structure where bats have made their home for untold years. Ever since the building’s attic has been recently converted into two floors of office and meeting space, the bat problem has gotten worse. Discoveries of bat droppings and urine are becoming frequent and there are occasional sightings of the winged-pests. Before the renovation, the bats were rarely ever observed or heard. The County Board of Commissioners has hired Morris Brothers Sheet Metal of Battle Creek to caulk the gutter and sofit area of the building at a cost of $1,300. Commissioner Rae Hoare, chairwoman of the board's Property Committee, pointed out a tiny hole that reveals daylight on the roof area in the coordinator's secretary’s office as one place where the bats are entering. 'You can see (bat) claw marks on the old oak boards,' one of the workers told her. The exterior is expected to be sealed off today and then Griffin Pest Control employees will caulk all the interior holes they can find for a fee of $580. Griffin plans to do their work some night, at about 2 a.m., when the bats should be flying outdoors, Hoare said. If plugging the interior holes to keep the bats from entering doesn't work, Griffin plans to set up fine netting at night to trap the bats and release them outdoors. One other pest control company had bid $4,300 to fill the area with silver dioxide to get rid of the bats, but that offer was rejected. Plugging the interior holes and caulking on the exterior works 80 percent of the time, said Board Chairman Ted McKelvey. "This is a start I hope it works." That method was a success to rid bats from towers at a Kalamazoo hospital, Hoare said. "There were hundreds and hundreds of them.” The bat problem has had at least one benefit so far. While looking for holes where the bats have been entering, it was discovered that some of the renovation contractors had not completed work. They are being brought back to finish the job, Hoare said. Attention Area Businesses! Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with your advertising message in... The HASTINGS BANNER can 948-8051 to have our advertising - CITY OF HASTINGS — representative call upon you to assist in your weekly ad message. REVENUES SOURCE Property Taxes..................................... Users Fees............................................ Miscellaneous ..................................... Transfers to Other Funds............... Licenses and Permits...................... Rents and Royalties........................ Income from Other Governments Fines and Forfeitures...................... Interest on Investments................. AMOUNT $1,268,480 . 114,550 . 21,646 . 71,119 . 14,000 . 4,500 . 1,181,130 . 32,500 . 126,727 TOTAL................................................. .$2,834,652 ACTIVITY Police.................................. Fire....................................... Streets ................................ Library ................................ Parks................. •............... Automobile Parking ... General Administration EXPENDITURES AMOUNT 765,883 273,405 708,350 128,998 141,538 17,240 799,238 TOTAL_____________ _________________ .$2,834,652 __________ A copy of this information, the entire proposed budget and additional background materials are available for public inspection from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall. Hastings, Michigan. Students weren’t the only ones who received recognition during Pleasantview Elementary's Honors Assembly Friday. Two of Eleanor Vonk's fifth-grade students present her with a hand-painted T-shirt. Pleasantview recognizes students’ achievements J-Ad Graphics News Service As the school year drew to a close Friday, Pleasantview Elementary School held its annual honors assembly to recognize the achievement of students, staff and volunteers. Following is a list of awards and the students who received them. May Citizenship— Jason Babcock, developmental kindergarten; Holly Cole, Keri Terpening and Nicholas Storm, kindergarten; JJ. Williams, third grade; Josh Stevens, fourth grade; Adam Gay and Candy Reed, fifth grade. PTO Officers— Cindy Rude, president; Janet Miller, vice president; Linda Provost, treasurer; Vicki Waters, secretary. Citizens of the Year- Breanne Humphreys and Terrence Cheeseman, developmental kindergarten; Brad Wentworth and Heather Campbell, kindergarten; Shelly and Aryn Squires, first grade; Brandon Dahn and Samantha Storm, second grade; Virginia Jennings, Jason Miller and Joshua VanSyckle, third grade; Doug Swank, Brooke Norris and Mandy Tobias, fourth grade; Ben Potter and Rendelle Yeo, fifth grade. Safety Patrol- Ryan Rude, captain; Amy Belson, lieutenant; Ben Potter, Lieutenant; Rob Hoogenwind, Rendelle Yeo, Cheryl Gibson, Noah Doyle, Stephanie Leinaar, Matt Moore, Susie Titus, Nathan Belcher, Dana Hill, Mike Provost, Alyssa Morgan, Adam Gay, Jacob Miller, Tiffany Seymour, Sarah Powell, Sivan Mead, Paul Uldriks. Presidential Academic Fitness Award— Ryan Rude. Michigan Educational Achievement Program- Allyson Morgan, Scott Parker, Laura Storm, Mike Wank. Perfect Attendance— Shara Cook, developmental kindergarten; Brian Sutfin, second grade; Allyson Morgan, fourth grade; Matt Moore and Alyssa Morgan, fifth grade. Good Attendance (absent two days or less)— Dossie Stricklan, developmental kindergarten; Teddy Roby, Nickolas Stricklan, Brooke Sutfin, Brad Wentworth, kindergarten; Sara Wank, Rebecca Woodmansee, Jenna Burbank, first grade; Jennifer Cook, Leland Jennings, Lucas Waters, second grade; Janaie Bax, Viriginia Jennings, Heather Lambert, Sara Roby, Skyler Tripp, third grade; Kari Hill, Peter Dunn, Doug Swank, Laura Storm, Mike Wank, fourth grade; Ben Potter, Ryan Rude, Cheryl Gibbons, Rendelle Yeo, Stephanie Leinaar, Erica West, Susie Titus, fifth grade. All A's— Allyson Morgan, Brooke Norris, Laura Storm, Mike Wank, fourth grade; Amy Belson, Ryan Rude, Ben Potter, Erica West, Rendelle Yeo, fifth grade. David S. McDuffee ATTORNEY AT LAW 9809 Cherry Valley Caledonia. Ml 49316 891-2112 or 1-8OO-594-5119 • Divorce * Real Estate * Business * Probate All A's and B's— Cheri Baker, Kari Hill, Scott Parker, Aaron Potter, Josh Stevens, Doug Swank, Julie Throop, fourth grade; Cheryl Gibbons, Dana Hill, Stephanie Leinaar, Alyssa Morgan, fifth grade. Achievement in certain subject areas— Developmental kindergarten: physical education good sportsmanship, Lyndsay Dunn. Kindergarten: reading, Nicholas Stricklan; math, Andrew Worth; handwriting. Tiffany Cook; spelling, Jessica Osborn: science, Joel Gibbons; art, Heath Augustine and Echo Burbank; music, Brain Sutfin, physical education good sportsmanship, Joel Gibbons. First grade: spelling, Sarah Swank; Art, Daniel Worth; reading, R.J. Williams; English, Sara Wank; math, Jeff Joley; science, David Miller; handwriting, Maryann Traister, physical education good sportsmanship, David Miller. Second grade: reading, Jessica Potter; math, Leland Jennings; English, Jenessa Rude; spelling, Andy Powell; art, Molli Tobias; science, Kevin Williams; music, Amanda House; physical education good sportsmanship, LeLand Jennings. Third grade: handwriting, Davis Embry, Sara Roby; physical education good sportsmanship, Virginia Jennings Fourth grade: handwriting, Scott Parker; art, Aaron Potter; science, Laura Storm; social studies, Mike Wank; English, Julie Throop; physical education good sportsmanship, Laura Storm and Brooke Norris, reading, Cheri baker; math, Brooke Norris; spelling, Allyson Morgan. Fifth grade: reading, Stephanie Leinaar; math, Matt Moore; language, Ryan Rude; spelling, Ryan Rude; science, Susie Titus; art, Clint Barker; physical education good sportsmanship, Amy Belson, Jacob Miller; handwriting, Adam Gay, social studies report, Alyssa Morgan. Outstanding Achievement— kindergarten: Wade Anderson, Eliza Cheeseman, Krystle Dunn; first grade: Carl Caldwell, Brandon Burke, Sara Wank; second grade: LeLand Jennings, Jenessa Rude; third grade: Virginia Jennings, Amanda Leinaar; Reading Recovery (first grade)— David Miller, Amber Smith, John Holden, Charles Hoffman, Jessica Davis; fourth grade: Julie Throop, Aaron Potter, Cheri Baker, Brooke Norris, Mike Wank, Scott Parker, Allyson Morgan, Laura Storm; fifth grade: Adam Gay, Kandy Reed; Nathan Belcher, Kim Cook, Stephanie Leinaar, Sarah Powell, Tiffany Seymour; Ryan Rude, Michael Terpening, Steven Dahn. Principal's Award- Brian Potter. Senator Welborn CertificatesPerfect attendance: Shara Cook, developmental kindergarten; Allyson Morgan, fourth grade; Brian Sutfin, second grade; Allyson Morgan and Matt Moore, fifth grade.Outstanding Citizenship: Lyndsay Dunn,‘ developmental kindergarten; Megan Avery, kindergarten; Brandon Burke, Amanda Hause, first grade; Virginia Jennings, second grade: Mandy Tobias, third grade; Cheryl Gibbons, fourth grade; and Ryan Rude, fifth grade. OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 9-5 INSURANCE COVERAGE JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN For your... • Individual Health • Farm • Group Health • Business - Retirement • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings • Rental Property • Motorcycle s.£soP E\:xe SHARON VICKERY, Hastings City Clerk JIM, JOHN. DAVE □, 945-3412 Battle Creek Manufacturer requires current journeyman's card: prefer 2 years manufacturing experience and knowledge of mechanical and pneumatic systems. Send resume and salary history to: Judith Rubel Employee Relations Supervisor American Fibril, Inc. 76 Armstrong Road Bailie Creek, Ml 49015 $100 REWARD FOR ANY BASEMENT WE CANT DRY UP siNcr I 1 -800-748-0500 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 13, 1991 — Page 15 Truck thief sentenced to prison J-Ad Graphics News Service A former Barry County man who stole a pickup truck from a Hastings dealer in February was sentenced Tuesday to prison for up to five years. In a separate matter, William J. Casivant also was sentenced to prison for up to five years for sexually assaulting a teenage girl. Circuit Judge Richard M. Shuster handed down identical maximum sentences of 36 to 60 months for the 26-year-old defendant Shuster also ordered Casivant to pay $2,350 in restitution for damages to the pickup truck stolen from Andrus Chevrolet Originally charged with unlawfully driving away a motor vehicle and larceny for stealing a license plate, Casivant pleaded guilty May 2 to the car theft charge in exchange for the dismissal Gf the other case. In the unrelated criminal sexual conduct case, authorities charged Casivant with two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a girl between age 13 and 16. The felony offense, which police say took place Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Carl Schoessel presents retiring high school math instructor Bruce McDowell with a certificate of appreciation. Middle school principal named adult ed director by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Jerry Horan, Hastings Middle School principal will assume his new post as Adult Education Coordinator July 1. "It's a new opportunity for him and will allow him to do something different in the field of education," said Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Carl Schoessel. Horan, who has been the junior high and middle school principal since he came to the district in 1985, succeeds LaVerne BeBeau, who is retiring. Horan received his bachelor's degree and his master's in education administration degree from Central Michigan University and has served as junior high and middle school principal since he joined the school district in August of 1985. Prior to coming to Hastings, he served as the assistant principal of Travis Junior High in Conroye Texas. Before that, he taught social studies and physical education at St. Mary’s School in Saginaw and Birch Run Area Schools, where he was also the athletic director. School administrators are seeking applicants for a new middle school principal. In other business Monday, the board: • Heard Scheessel's superintendent's report, in which he expressed his appreciation to voters in the district who passed the Headlee waiver. Had the waiver failed, area schools would have lost nearly $200,000. Funds from the override will be used to purchase three new school buses and maintenance and instructional materials, according to Schoessel. He also congratulated school board members Michael Anton and Mark Feldpausch on their re-election to their seats. Both incumbents ran unopposed in Mondays' election. • Approved its nearly $13 million budget for the 1991-92 fiscal year. • Authorized its attorney (Thum, Maatsch and Nordberg, P.C.) to sign the proposed settlement and agreement if the terms and conditions remain as stated in order to resolve the lawsuit regarding 1983 roofing projects that is pending in Barry County Circuit Court. The terms of the agreement arc:$87^00 in cash, materials and service for repair. Schoessel noted that negotiations have not been finalized and won't be until all parties approve it • Received notification of the retirements of high school math instructor Bruce McDowell and Central Elementary School third grade teacher Jan Yost. It was also notified of the resignation of high school special education instructor Gary Ivinskas, who is leaving to pursue personal study. • Approved the following appointments: Richard Allen, high school assistant freshman football coach; Marshall Evans, high school assistant varsity football coach; Thomas Freridge, high school girls’ tennis coach; Paul Fulmer, high school girls' cross country coach; Steve Kaiser, high school girls' junior varsity basketball coach; William Karpinski, high school head football coach; Stephanie Kutch, high school freshman girls' basketball coach; Jack Longstreet, high school girls' varsity basketball coach; Larry Melendy, high school assistant soccer coach; Doug Mepham, high school soccer coach; Bernie Oom, high school head junior varsity football coach; Richard Pohja, high school assistant junior varsity football coach; Karl Schwartz, high school freshman football coach; Jeff Simpson, high school assistant varsity football coach; Ed VonDerHoff, high school boys’ golf coach. • Granted an unpaid leave of absence for child care purposes to Northeastern Elementary teacher Beth Stevens. • Approved the School Improvement Plan for 1991-92 to 1995-96 as recommended by the System Planning Council and submitted May 20. • Adopted the following system wide goals for the 1991-92 school year To enhance educational opportunities, Hastings Area Schools will evaluate programs based on student achievement and standards of quality and fairness. To foster a sense of community among school personnel by using a team concept To promote self-esteem and responsibility to help everyone succeed. To heighten community awareness and support of school needs in order to provide the best possible facilities and resources for current and future programs in area schools. • Approved the adoption of high school math, business, language arts, and middle school language arts, fine arts and exploratory block textbook. • Accepted a gift of $529 from the Pleasantview PTO. The funds will be used to purchase a combination television/video cassette recorder. • Approved continuing its rental agreements for the 1991-92 school year. Barry Intermediate School District's pre­ school special education program will use classroom space at the high school and the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan’s Head Start program will rent a classroom at Pleasantview Elementary School. • Recognized vocational/agricultural science instructor Ed Domke for earning his master's degree from MSU, high school special education instructor David Wilcox for being named Hastings High School's 1991 Alumni of the Year and the students and staff of Central Elementary School for raising $800 for the Central Auditorium renovation project • Approved Monday, July 8, as the date of its annual reorganizational meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the middle school vocal music room. • Confirmed President Michael Anton's appointment of members Robert Casey, Colin Cruttenden and Robert Rose to the board's nominations committee for 1990-91. Delton won’t seek Headlee Because of the Headlee Tax Limitation Amendment, the Delton Kellogg School District will lose about $74,000 in the 1991-92 school year, but the Board of Edu­ cation doesn't plan to ask voters to waive the law and allow it to levy its full millage, said Superintendent Dean McBeth. _ The Headlee Amendment kicks in when the school district’s local property assess­ ments increase more than the rate of infla­ tion and rolls back the millage levy to a comparable reduced rate. When that happens voters can agree to waive the Headlee provi­ sion and allow their school districts to levy all of its authorized millage. Since the Delton Board is not exercising that option, the district's total millage will by reduced by .3665 and the total levy the board is expected to approve will be 35.5635 mills, McBeth said. Originally when the district's state equal­ ized value for 1991 was received, McBeth had thought the loss might be greater from the Headltc effect There's more good news for taxpayers. The district's 1966 debt has been paid for constructing the former high school, which now serves as the middle school. Conse­ quently, the normal .26 mill debt retirement millage for that project will not be levied. That millage drop plus the Headlee will reduce school taxes by more than 1/2 mill, McBeth said. The board also hired a new varsity boy's basketball coach who will also teach the middle school's new health classes plus physical education. Jim Hogoboom, who has coached boys and girls varsity basketball at Parchment, has been hired for the post He also has other coaching experience. in Woodla id Township in April 199C, in­ volves penetration but not force. In a plea agreement with the Barry County Prosecutor's office, Casivant pleaded guilty May 2 to a reduced charge of attempted crim­ inal sexual conduct in the third degree. The two more serious charges were dismissed. The 1991 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer was stolen Feb. 25 from a row of new trucks in the Andrus parking lot facing Shriner Street. Formerly used as driver's education vehicle, the fully equipped truck, worth $21,000, had just 5,800 miles on it when it was taken. The Barry County Prosecutor's office is­ sued warrants March 11 charging Casivant with unlawfully driving away an automobile and with stealing a license plate from a vehi­ cle parked at a home near the dealer. Crawford County Sheriffs deputies arrested Casivant, 26 March 10 after deputies found the small-size, four-door vehicle abandoned on a county road. Authorities said Casivant ran out of gas near Grayling. Abandoning the vehicle, he hitched a ride —.o town. Sheriffs deputies found lhe vehicle, checked the license plate and vehicle registration and discovered the truck to be stolen. Deputies impounded the vehicle, which had been damaged on the driver’s side front-quarter panel. Casivant was arrested later in the day at a nearby apartment building. Casivant told authorities he was living in near Hastings in a trailer park on Barber Road and decided to leave the area. He said he found the unlocked truck at the dealer, smashed the ignition and drove the vehicle away. Hastings Police said Casivant stole a li­ cense plate from a car parked nearby in the 500 block of East State Street and put it on the truck. Before he was returned to Barry County, Casivant spent one month in the Crawford County Jail for a divorce matter. At the time of his arrest, authorities said Casivant also was wanted in Dearborn Heights and in Lapeer for traffic violations. Suspect in November robbery, kidnapping pleads guilty by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer A Vermontville man charged with robbing and kidnapping a Hastings man in November pleaded guilty last week to armed robbery and weapons charges. John D. Primm, 33, is expected to be sen­ tenced to at least 15 years in prison after holding the victim for three days in a Lans­ ing motel. But Primm, who has three prior felony convictions, could receive a life prison term from Circuit Judge Richard M. Shuster when he is sentenced June 20. Michigan State Police arrested Primm in an Ionia restaurant Dec. 29 after Primm eluded authorities in several states for six weeks. The case began in November when Primm phoned the victim at home and asked for help with a disabled car. When the victim drove out to the scene near Thomapple Lake, Primm and a second suspect held him a gun point and stole his wallet, according to Michigan State Police. Primm then took the victim's car and drove alone to the victim's house and broke into it When he relumed, Primm and his partner took the victim to Lansing, where they held him in a motel for three days before releasing him, coopers said. Primm originally was charged with kid­ napping, armed robbery, burglary, car theft and using a firearm to commit a felony. He also was charged as a habitual offender with three previous felony convictions. In court last Thursday, Primm pleaded guilty to the armed robbery and lhe weapons charge. In exchange the other charges in the case will be dismissed. Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley said three additional charges of assault with a dangerous weapon, fleeing a police officer and driving with a suspended license will be dismissed as well. The three charges are from a separate incident that took place in Nashville one week before the armed robbery and kidnapping. Appearing in court last week wearing handcuffs that were chained around his waist, Primm testified that the kidnapping victim had offered to sell him 32 pounds of mari­ juana for $20,000. "It was in garbage bags and individualized in one-pound bags," Primm said, estimating it had a street value of $80,000. Primm said his co-defendant pulled the gun out, and the pair took the drugs from the vic­ tim. Police, however, challenged Primm's version of the story, saying there were no drugs involved in the robbery. "There was no marijuana," said Detective Sgt. C.J. Anderson of the Michigan State Police Post on Wednesday. "I even had the victim take a polygraph (lie detector) test" The 31-year-old victim told police he was kidnapped Nov. 14 after Primm asked him to come to a deserted stretch of Gregg's Cross­ ing Road where Primm said his car had bro­ ken down. Primm and a second suspect handcuffed the victim and stole $150 from his wallet at gunpoint Primm then drove the victim's car to his Hastings home, searched the building and returned. The suspects drove their vehicle and the victim's car to a Nashville gas station and then to a hotel in Lansing, where they were joined by a third man. On the second day of captivity the suspects removed lhe victim's handcuffs but they taped his arms in front of his body with duct tape, he said. The following day, Primm and the second man left the area in the victim's car, leaving him alone with the third man. Several hours later, he put the victim in another car, drove him to the Lansing Mall and released him. The victim made his way to a telephone and called a relative who came and picked up him. He told police he did not report the kid­ napping for several days because Primm threatened to harm his teen-age niece. Police said Primm left the area in the vic­ tim's stolen Subaru station wagon and drove to South Dakota to pick up his girlfriend and her two children. The four drove to Tennessee, where Primm sold the station wagon, bought a maroon­ colored Chevrolet, and put the Subaru licence plate on it. The four then returned to West Michigan and were living in motels around the state in Lansing and Grand Rapids when two Ionia State Police troopers arrested Primm at an Ionia restaurant. Authorities said Primm has previous con­ victions for auto theft, for assault and for es­ cape from prison. During one of his escapes from custody, Primm attacked a guard, ac­ cording to police. In April, Primm stood trial in Barry County Circuit Court on an unrelated charge involving a pickup truck stolen last October in Hastings. In the final minutes of the three-day trial, Primm agreed to plead guilty to the charge of possession of stolen property. AMBULANCE...cont/nued from page 13----------------------------------------------------------life support, at about the same time a membership plan would be introduced. Residents without membership would be charged a flat $350 for advanced life support care or $250 or basic life support, plus $4 per loaded mile for both. The limited advanced Lake Odessa Ambulance charges residents $230 for basic life support, while non-residents are billed $225 plus an additional $25 if a heart monitor is used. According to French, Rockford would also bring with them ihree instructor coordinators to locally train EMT basics, specialists and paramedics. "They plan to offer free paramedic training to their employees," said current interim director Mark Potter. "Through Lansing Community College, it's $2,500 to 53,000." According to Secor, once lease fees for office, station, equipment and vehicles have been negotiated, Rockford could set up shop as early as August At the February council meeting, French announced that it was his recommendation the council negotiate a transfer to the private, non-profit Rockford/Lowell service and hire local paramedic Patrick Bartlett as director in the interim. It was at the same meeting that Ambulance Auxiliary member Elaine Benner presented the council with petitions bearing the names of 1,945 people asking that the present service remain intact. A special committee was then appointed to examine all options and later also recommended a transfer to Rockford/Lowell, but a decision was delayed for 60 days while outlying townships opposing a paid service looked into forming an ambulance authority instead. Committee Chairman Secor also recommended that a village-run employee operation be investigated as well, and that a decision on one of the three options be made at the June meeting. But no mention of the village-run employee operation was made Monday and Woodland Township Supervisor Doug MacKenzie was turned down after requesting another 60 days to secure cost estimates for transfer of equipment, lease of office space and vehicle housing for an authority. "None of the supporting entities are opposed to the concept of an authority," MacKenzie told the council. "The village of Clarksville, and the townships of Sunfield, Campbell and Woodland are strong in our resolve to see an authority considered auu formed if at •'ll possible." In those jurisdictions reside 5,187 citizens, equal to one-half of the total served by the ambulance service. Sebewa Township did not want to risk additional expenses and Odessa Township Supervisor Bernice Goodemoo* has stated her board will support the will of the Lake Odessa Village Council. "We propose that an authority be formed to assume responsibility for the operation of the ambulance service," said MacKenzie Monday. "We have studied the budget and are confident this is a financially sound option. We anticipate no additional money from the various entities for operation." If grants and fund-raisers were proven inadequate means of additional funding, MacKenzie said millages of one-quarter to one-half mill would be requested for three to five years. "Our goal would be to maintain and enhance the excellent service the village has provided and insure permanent protection of the citizens for the various communities now served," said MacKenzie. "Working with volunteer organizations can offer many benefits, neighbors helping neighbors, communities working together for a common goal are but a few. I know this is not an easy decision, so listen to the people who elected you. "As servants of the people, you should reflect the will of the people," he pleaded. "The people have spoken very clearly. The people have said 'no' to Rockford/Lowell. They have made it clear they want lhe current service to remain." Citizens and volunteers at the meeting complained that council members failed to offer "one point-blank reason why we need to change the ambulance," that they have been hassled by French and Mark Potter. "I have not heard from anyone yet why this can not be handled," said Auxiliary member Elaine Benner. "You don't want it, so why don't you just say 'fine* and let it go. The people from all these communities, and I can't believe you have not heard this, say we want it left the way it is. None of us said, we don't want improvements. Improvements can be handled without changing our service. "One person in the back of an ambulance and one driver doesn't provide any more life support systems than two people in the back of the ambulance and the driver that's in ours right now," she added. "If you are so adamant you don't want to handle the ambulance service, why don't you just let it go? To me it's simple 1 don't see why you gny» have been so 'ick, we've gotta sell it.' That is no way to look at your community, that is no way to look at tie people, not just the people who voted for you because not all the people in this room voted for you. I did not put you into office, I had nothing to do with it. I don't live in the village but you're talking for me, for this person, for that person, we did not put you in office. "All we're asking for is a fair shake," she coindnued. "We have looked at the situations and we have tried to look at your point You don’t tell us why you don't want it you just dont want iL If it’s too much paper work, if its too much hassle, I don't know what it is if you have a thorn in your finger, you get rid of it Selling it to somebody else is not what the people want. "If no one has made that clear to you, you either haven’t listened or you don't care," she said. "In that last 60 days, I have not heard anything on the ambulance comment" said Swift "Nobody's contacted me." "They (the council) feel in their hearts, it’s the best thing to do," said French later, "to make sure there is an ambulance service here 10 and 15 years from now." After the meeting, Secor said he felt the right ambulance service choice was made. "Based on meetings with Rockford/Lowell, the ambulance volunteers and through our investigation over the last seven months, we picked the best option available," he said. "More recently, I heard people wondering what the council was waiting for. They were saying, 'take the best available option.'" When asked whether internal matters that have yet to surface influenced his decision, Secor had no comment. Of the recall efforts, Secor quoted an editorial printed recently in another newspaper. "They elect people to make the tough decisions, you make the tough decisions and they recall you,"' he said. "I think the council made the right decision." "I am appalled at the total disregard for the opinion of the people," said Sue Ketchum. According to Barnum and her supporters, the ambulance controversy is just one of many issues bubbling beneath the surface. Potter is urging the community to remain calm. "If Rockford comes inhere, we've got to make the best of it," he said. "They will be the service to help the people of this area. I’ve found them to be extremely professional people and qualified people. There are a lot of emotions tied up in this and when you're talking life and death situations, you should really keep a calm head." �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 13. 1991 College student, burglar sent back to jail J-Ad Graphics News Service A Michigan State University student, con­ victed last summer for committing two bur­ glaries south of Nashville, was returned last Thursday to the Barry County Jail for violat­ ing his probation. Manuel R. Moreno, 20, now of Grand Rapids, was arrested in Muskegon in May 1990, just hours after breaking into two homes and stealing a motorcycle. Charged with two counts of burglary, Moreno pleaded guilty to the lesser offenses of breaking into an unoccupied home and un­ lawful use of a motor vehicle. Police said he stole a TV and VCR, jew­ elry, cash and the motorcycle from the two Court News homes. Police said Moreno admitted to both break-ins but did not know why he commit­ ted them. 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The many beauti­ ful cards and floral arrange­ ments, the number of callers at the visitation hours and the long procession of cars down Noffke Dr. to ML Hope Cemetery all were a wonderful tribute to his memory. God bless you all. Guslava Noffke Jack Noffke Sallie & Wayne Hulst Todd Hulst Julie & Wayne Mokma & Kelsey Jo Nicki & Jeff DeVries Rachel, Brittnie & Nicholas CARD OF THANKS The family of Hugh Stanlake wishes to thank our many friends, neighbors and relatives for all they have done to help us through the passing of our father/husband, Hugh Stanlake. A special thanks to our church friends and Pastor Philip Brown for tneir prayers; the L. Perry & Furrow family for all their help; lhe Methodist women for lhe lovely luncheon; to all of you who sent flowers, cards and food; and those who gave money to the church in his name; and Wren Funeral Home for their kindness ar-d helping hand. It is hard to loose a loved one al any time and we sincerely appreciate your thoughts of kindness. Llcva Stanlake ______ Jane Rickcl &. family CARD OF THANKS The family of Mildred S. Rose wishes to thank lhe doctors and nurses at Pennock Hospital; the doctors, nurses and nurses’ aids at Thomapplc Manor Wren Funeral Home and everyone else who helped in the care and comfort of Mildred during her recent illness. Sincere thanks, Richard E. Rose, Sr. Richard E. Rose, Jr. and Nancy Rose the grandchildren and great grandchildren style discipline and calisthenics as part of its routine. In court last Thursday, Moreno’s attorney, William Davis, said Moreno is an intelligent young man who grew up an a troubled home. "He can be an absolute star. He’s a very, very bright man," Davis said. "But he came out of a very abusive environment." Davis said Moreno got up at 3 a.m. to walk from Grand Rapids to Hastings to ap­ pear in court Moreno told the court he has held a steady job for the past five months in Grand Rapids and is trying to change his life. "I'm trying to get myself back on track," he said. "I think it’s due to my immaturity. Out of anger, I retaliate in an immature way." Circuit Judge Richard M. Shuster agreed Moreno is talented, but the judge also noted the former Vermontville resident has a juve­ nile record. "You’ve got to learn how to comply with the rules of society," Shuster said. "We’ve given you more breaks than we should have because you’re intelligent. A less intelligent person we already would have shipped (to prison)." Shuster ordered Moreno to spend five years on probation and ordered him to pay $365 in restitution and $1,000 in court costs. Moreno received credit for 173 days previously spent in jail. In other court business: •A Hastings man was returned to the Barry County Jail last Thursday for one year for probation violation. Samuel A. Miner, 20, originally was con­ victed of breaking into a Rutland Township pole barn in 1988 to steal $3,000 worth of video equipment and tools. In exchange for his guilty plea to that offense, an additional charge of forging a bad check was dismissed. Miner was sentenced in April 1989 to serve four months in jail and placed on pro­ bation. Following the probation violation, Miner was sentenced last week to the cne-year jail term and was given credit for 122 days previ­ ously spent in jail. He also was ordered to pay $500 in court costs and $1,001 in resti­ tution. •An 18-year-old’Hastings resident was re­ turned to jail last Thursday for one year for probation violation. Bryant R. Campbell received credit for 102 days previously spent in jail. He was ordered to pay $500 in court costs. Campbell was sentenced in February to serve six months in the Barry County Jail and pay $4,500 in fines, costs and restitution after he was convicted of stealing gasoline from an aircraft hanger at the Hastings/Barry County Airport. In May he pleaded guilty to violating his original five-year term of probation. Two-time Bay Pointe burglar sent to prison by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer A former employee who twice burglarized the Bay Pointe Restaurant was sentenced last week to spend the next three to 10 years in prison. Circuit Judge Richard M. Shuster also or­ dered James J. Walker, 19, to pay $14,738 in restitution if he is released before completing the 10th year of his term. "He’s going to have to face responsibility for what he’s done to these people," Shuster said at sentencing last Thursday. Michigan State Police arrested Walker in­ side Bay Pointe on March 7 after neighbors reported a burglary at the restaurant on the south side of west Gun Lake. The burglary came just two weeks after a similar break-in Feb. 22 that cost the restau­ rant several thousand dollars in stolen goods and damages to the building. Authorities charged Walker, of 8333 Guernsey Lake Road, Orangeville Township, with two counts of breaking and entering and two counts of safebreaking. The safe-break­ ing charges carried maximum sentences of life in prison. On May 15, Walker pleaded guilty to both burglary charges in exchange for the dis­ missal of the safebreaking charge. In Barry County Circuit Court last week, Prosecutor Dale Crowley recommended a one-year jail sentence for Walker. "He does deserve to go to prison," Crowley said. "But he hasn’t yet suffered any real con­ sequences for his activities." The prosecutor recommended a five-year term of probation plus substance abuse treatment and residency in a halfway house after his release from jail. Defense attorney Thomas Dutcher agreed with the prosecutor’s recommendation, say­ ing his client needs treatment rather than a prison term. "Mr. Walker, at age 19, has one of the worst substance abuse problems I’ve ever seen," Dutcher said. “To say he needs help Police Seat Medicine bottle leads to arrests NASHVILLE - A discarded medicine bottle led authorities this week to arrest five peo­ ple in connection with the burglary of a pickup truck in Nashville. Warrants were issued Tuesday charging five suspects with several felony and misde­ meanor offenses. Charged were: •John L. Childers Jr., 18, of 4798 Banyville Road, Nashville, with three felony charges of breaking into an automobile, larceny from a motor vehicle and malicious de­ struction of property. •Derek R. Blair, 19, of 5510 Guy Road, Nashville, with felony charges of larceny from a motor vehicle and receiving and concealing stolen property. •Jennifer C. Robleski, 18, of 529 W. Center St, Hastings, with a felony charge of re­ ceiving and concealing stolen property. •Orvel E. Dishong, 21, of 6946 E. Bivens Road, Nashville, with seven misdemeanor counts of furnishing alcohol to minors. •Steven D. Harris, 25, of 409 Lentz Sl, Nashville, with seven misdemeanor counts of furnishing alcohol to minors. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said a large group was having a beer and bonfire party in the 500 block of Gregg Street June 4 when one of the group broke into a 1969 Chevy pickup truck parked nearby. A radio and cassette player, a CB radio and antenna, speakers, cassette tapes and tools were reported stolen from the vehicle. The driver’s side window and a headlight also were broken. Authorities found a prescription medicine bottle with the person's name on the label left behind in the truck. Deputies contacted the person who arranged to have the stolen property returned. Passenger still in critical condition RUTLAND TWP. - A Nashville woman remained in critical condition Wednesday after a one-car accident Sunday morning on Goodwill Road. Devona L. Adams, 23, of 122 S. Main SL was taken to Pennock Hospital and later air lifted to a hospital in Grand Rapids after the 2 a.m. accident west of Hull Road. Driver Kimberly D. Cook, 19, of 6138 Marsh Road, Orangeville, and passenger Daryl S. Harris, 25, of 409 Lentz SL, Nashville, both were treated at Pennock Hospital for in­ juries. Cook registered a 0.12 percent blood/alcohol level and was arrested and charged with drunken driving after the accidenL according to Michigan State Police. Troopers said Cook was driving east on Goodwill Road when she lost control of her car near the bridge over Glass Creek. The car went airborne over the creek and came to rest against a tree on the east side of the creek. Gardener arrested on drug charges BALTIMORE TWP. - A man growing potted marijuana plants in his living room was arrested Wednesday on drug charges. Jerry L. Ousley, 38, of 6900 Bird Road, Hastings, was charged with manufacture of marijuana, a four-year felony offense, after police received a tip about the plants. Michigan State Police visited Ousley’s home and saw the plants for themselves. "I could stand in his driveway and sec them in his living room window," said Trooper Greg Fouty. Police recovered 11 potted marijuana plants from the home. Driver accidentally takes another car HASTINGS - An elderly driver mistakenly got in another car Tuesday, drove it home and parked it in her garage. Hastings Police later found it parked in the garage on Indian Hills Road. Police were alerted to the mix-up when a resident of South Jefferson Street reported his 1979 Mercury Cougar was missing and a 1986 Oldsmobile had been left behind just be­ fore 9 p.m. Authorities called the incident an accident on the driver’s part and returned the cars to their proper owners. Motorist arrested for drunken driving HASTINGS - A motorist on probation for selling cocaine was arrested last week for his second drunken driving violation. Bruce A. Wyatt, 23, of 8010 Lindsey Road, Orangeville, also was arrested June 4 for the probation violation. He received citations for driving with open alcohol in the car and for driving with a suspended license. Hastings Police stopped Wyatt's car at 10:30 a.m. because he was driving without a li­ cense plate. Wyatt registered 0.11 percent on a preliminary breathalyzer test and was arrested. He registered 0.10 percent on a chemical breath test and was lodged in the jail Police said Wyatt has a previous drunken driving arreit in 1989. In January 1990 Wyatt was convicted of attempting io deliver cocaine. He was sen­ tenced to serve one year in jail and was placed on probation for three years. Break-in nets $3,000 haul for burglar BARRY TWP. - Household goods worth more than $3,000 were reported stolen from a house on Boyes Road last week. Residents reported the burglary took place June 4 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said the burglar tried to pry open a window and a slid­ ing door before successfully opening a rear door to enter the home in the 3900 block of Boyes Road. Items stolen include a TV, a VCR, a shotgun, a camera, coins, perfume, casette tapes and jewelry. Driver hurt in Hastings rollover HASTINGS - A Battle Creek driver was injured Tuesday morning when her car over­ turned on South Hanover Road just north of Marshall St. Kelly Hawks, 25, was treated at Pennock Hospital after the 8 a.m. accidenL Hastings Police said Hawks was driving north on Hanover Road when she lost control of her car coming out of the curve just before Marshall Street. The 1988 Pontiac skidded on the wet road surface and left the west side of the road. The vehicle spun backwards, drove up a guide wire supporting an electrical pole and flipped onto its roof. (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service). would be an understatemenL" Walker told the court he voluntarily put himself in a 28-day rehabilitation program last summer but has relapsed since then. Walker said he has tried to get into a long­ term treatment program but has not been successful. Judge Shuster, however, said alcohol abuse was no excuse for committing crimes. ’’There's a limit to how far society should have to go or how far society should have to put up with,” Shuster said. ’’Society should not have to make allowances for someone's addiction." The judge said Walker has two previous of­ fenses as f. juvenile including one for bur­ glary. Walker was arrested Mar^n 7 after neigh­ bors called police to the scene at 1:30 a.m. Police found a basement window broken out, searched lhe building at 11456 Marsh Road, and discovered Walker hiding in the restaurant attic. Troopers found food, liquor and stereo equipment stashed in a crawl space, ready to be removed from the building. In the Feb. 22 burglary, the suspect entered through a window leading to a crawl space to the cellar. The burglar stole several thousand dollars worth of stereo equipment, liquor, beer and wine, and food including steaks and prime rib. The suspect also broke into the restaurant safe and took $1,000 in cash. Troopers said the burglar did a lot of dam­ age to lhe building and sprayed a fire extin­ guisher in the kitchen. The similarities of both burglaries led authorities to charge Walker with the first break-in. Walker received credit for 92 days spent in the Barry County Jail awaiting sentencing. �SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO THE HASTINGS BANNER A YEAR of GROWTH, PROGRESS and STABILITY for HASTINGS and BARRY COUNTY. * �SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT to THE HASTINGS BANNER Business A Industry 1991 Business A Industry 1991 SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT to THE HASTINGS BANNER Chamber executive, continued... 2^ Sew < hamber director Hastings ( !•'Os eye future 4 Hastings .Sanitary Service 6 Hi'.taunmfs’ competition keen 8 ln< iibalor near completion 9 Barry < ounty Telephone 10 V iking 1 yfleri expansion 12 VI-37 to expand 14 Zig /hr IIpholstery 16 1 he mail's first year 17 Tackle IK Bob’s Gun Hastings Mutual Insurance 20 Srw Wren Funeral Home 22 Pronock plaos expansion 24 1 b« rhard completes move 25 Finrline Freight ways Inc. 26 S ankee Springs (>i»lf ( lnb 27 Hanover Village project 28 < ills don’t affect .IKIN’ 30 Real estate sales stable 31 Nashville’s 50-year businesses 32 Heartland eggs to come back 34 Home occupations 35 S Ai Is still thriving 36 ^hisinesses becoming teams 3^ Growth, optimism continue for Barry County economy J-Ad Graphics News Service l he beat goes on. Hastings and Barry County, despite reports of a recession and state budget woes, continues to move ahead, showing economic optimism and growth. Last year some chief executive officers al local businesses and industries were looking ahead to a global economy, with world wide markets. This came on the heels of the fall of communism in eastern Europe and lhe end of the Cold War. But since lhen the world has seen tensions rise again in lhe Middle East, culminating with a brief war in lhe Persian Gulf Closer to home, Michigan has been plagued with budget problems, which threaten to end some programs, such as Community Development Block Grants, that help cconom’c growth in cities and towns like Hastings. But L. Joseph Rahn, director of the Joint Economic Development Commission, has said the JEDC will not be af­ fected negatively as much as others because it is funded by lhe county and city and it is looking at alternative ways to fnd projects Io attract business and new jobs. The JEDC is proceeding apace with ils plans to renovate the old E.W. Bliss can plant into an ‘‘incubator" for fledgl­ ing industries. All that is needed is final approval for funding from the Economic Development Authority. There have been many signs of an economic downturn na­ tionwide. and Michigan has not escaped the trend Though there have been reports of some scaling back of operations and personnel in Hastings Barry County, most seem to have come through the downturn intact. For example, lhe real estate industry has been stable, buck­ ing trends elsewhere. “We re not seeing the problems they're having on the east and west coast." said Darrel Knorp of Cornerstone Realty. •• The real estate market is good for both lhe buyer and seller right now." Many chief officers at Hastings' larger industries, such as Viking, Flexfab, Proline and Vialov, remain hopeful about lhe future with introduction of new product lines and com­ peting in the world market. The signs of growth have continued. The long-awaited strip mall on West State Street has become a reality, as K mart. County Post. Radio Shack, Fashion Bug, Eberhard’s, Movie Outpost and Hook's Drugs have taken up residence in just one year. On the upside, in terms of growth and optimism: - Viking now is in lhe middle of a massive $2.5 million to $3 million expansion. Pennock Hospital is planning a $4 million expansion and renovation affler reporting its most successful financial year ever. A new. spacious Wren Funeral Home is going up at the corner of N. Broadway and Woodlawn Avenue. — The largest residential development ever in Hastings will go up over the next 10 years on South Hanover Street, it will include a mobile home park and duplex and apartment complexes, in addition to offices and commercial buildings. — Plans call for the widening and expansion of M-37. the main highway through Hastings and Middleville. The Michigan Department of Transportation has estimated that traffic volume will triple on M-37 over the next 20 years. — Businesses like Hastings Mutual Insurance continue to demonstrate success quietly. Hastings Mutual last year finished an addition and has reported increases in sales of 15 percent in each of the last two years. Of course, some of the biggest reasons for growth, par­ ticularly residential, are tied to the quality of life here. Penny Diehl, who recently look over as executive director of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, moved with her family to the community because of its central location bet­ ween her job and her husband's. But she noted that the biggest reason she and her family chose this town was that “Hastings has everything. There isn’t anything you can't purchase here and the people are ex­ tremely friendly." Hastings and Barry County indeed have a variety of com­ mercial and industrial components. It has its large industries, like Bradford White in Mid­ dleville. Bliss. Viking. Flexfab and Hastings Manufacturing. It has ils smaller industries, like Proline, and its "mom and pop" operations. It has even seen a boom in home-based businesses. Two examples, a desktop publishing business and an antique shop and upholstering service, arc shown in this year’s Progress. edition. Another example of small, but thriving, is the Barry Coun­ ty Telephone Company, which is offering the same high-tech advantages, options and services as the "Big guys." Another effect of growth, particularly residential, is that Hastings and the surrounding area arc seeing more restaurants. In just the last couple of years a Burger King, Arby’s, Subway Sandwiches and Chinese restaurant have opened, and the new Eberhard includes a deli. The competition for customers is keen at local eateries. As Grand Rapids continues to move south, Kalamazoo and Battle Creek continue to come north and Lansing continues to move westward, rural and picturesque Hastings and Barry County continue to feel the growing influence of urban and suburban living. So ‘here is a constant struggle between preserving the old and making way for the new. As an engineer for the future M-37 project jested, while viewing the expansion of the highway: "We’ll have to post someone to tell the herons and the ducks which way to move.” If that wasn't hard enough, Diehl had promised to give each writer a present to give to their mothers. . "I promised every one a present, so I made little pot­ pourri balls on nights and weekends for a lor g time." If nothing else, the job as Chamber director is different each day. "No one could be bored in this business," she said. "When someone hasn't any idea who to call, they call the Chamber." "One lady called me want­ ing to know the locations of a certain business along 1-75 in Kentucky," she said. Diehl gave her the ad­ dresses of different Chamber of Commerces along the route and suggested she con­ tact them for directions. As Chamber director, Diehl organizes business in­ formation for current Cham­ ber members as well as prospective businesses con­ sidering locating in the area. She assists members, solicits new members and keeps ev­ eryone informed with a regu­ lar newsletter. The Chamber provides in­ formation to people on busi­ ness, travel and demograph­ ics. "Everyone who is selling anything comes here and lets me know they're here because people call and ask if some­ one knocking on their door is a legitimate business," she said. One important job is counseling people who are considering opening their own business. came back to the office for hot dogs, popcorn and other treats. Aller a eight months with­ out a day-to-day director, the Chamber hired Diehl in Jan­ uary to take the helm. Already she has made her mark. "We’ve had 14 new mem­ bers since I started," she said. New members include Ra­ dio Shack, Barry County Substance Abuse, Hastings Flying Association, County Post, Barry County Rentals, K mart, Secondhand Comers, Classic Realty, Penassec Paddler and Hastings Area Schools. The new members join with more than 150 local businesses, industries, orga­ nizations and self-employed businessmen who arc mem­ bers of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. Diehl has other ideas as well. To keep things light and in perspective, Diehl hopes to have regular social activities and mixers so Chamber members can get to know each other on a per­ sonal basis. To help members in their businesses, she is organizing informative sessions featur­ ing guest speakers. "We’ll have a Chamber meeting not a mixer a meeting starting in the fall," F’onny Diehl, executive director of the Chamber of Commerce. rhe said. "We’ll have a speaker because that’s what the Chamber members want - information." "1 want this to be an in­ formative session to help them in their own business," she said. "They want to hear someone from a large corpo­ ration come in and say this is how we do things." To boost morale, Diehl has begun handing out "Pat on lhe Back Award" for Chamber members who demonstrate "great virtue, pa­ tience, honesty," etc., etc. and etc. "Karen Heath from Sec­ ondhand Corners got the award last month," Diehl said. "She worked on the newsletter and she was so helpful." For the community at large, Diehl is organizing a "speaker's bureau" of people who are available to speak on a variety of topics. "We have six speakers now, so people can call me and I can put them in touch with the them," she said. Of course, none of these new ideas take away from the business as usual at the Chamber. Upcoming projects include a Chamber golf outing in July, a possible road rally this summer and a return of the Home Show next year. The annual Christmas auc­ tion and ball will continue as will lhe monthly Legislative Coffees that bring elected representatives to Hastings once a month to meet with local citizens. But the biggest event com­ ing around the comer is lhe July 4 parade honoring re­ luming servicemen and women from the Persian Gulf. "Thai's been going tremen­ dously," she said. "We have meetings and 15 to 20 people show up. For this town that’s wonderful." In addition to lhe parade, a permanent monument will be dedicated on the Barry County Courthouse lawn to remember the soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen who served in lhe Persian Gulf War. State Rep. Bob Bender will be here to dedi­ cate the monument. The Chamber of Com­ merce is fronting lhe cost of erecting the monument on the courthouse lawn, but area citizens will be invited to make donations. "We want everyone to have the chance to donate to the monument," she said. Participants so far include the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Hastings and Nashville, the American Legion in Hastings and several Scout­ ing troupes. But Diehl expects many other organizations will par­ ticipate as well. “People have come to us. We haven’t had to beg. Peo­ ple are really anxious to help." Diehl admits not all of her programs have good so smoothly. The Chamber's essay contest for kids to write "My Mom" letters drew ar. overwhelming response. "I had over 1,000 of them," she said. "Almost 1,100, and I had to choose just one winner from every grade level." Continued, page 3 Barry County Residents "No one could be bored in this business. When someone hasn't any idea who to call, they call the Chamber." knowing your community und its people makes you fee! "more at home. " The Hastings - Penny Diehl Banner .. .keeping you informed of all community notices, marriage and birth announcements, on top reporting of all local government agencies, school activities.sporting events and much more. You can feel more at home when you subscribe to the Banner and receive it at home. Arnie, works in Lowell and she worked in Battle Creek, they searched for two years to find a place in between to live before choosing Hast­ ings eight months ago. "We visited all lhe little towns around this area, and Hastings is the only one we liked," she said. “Hastings has everything. There isn't anything you can’t purchase here, and the people are ex­ tremely friendly." Diehl also is pleased with the Hastings schools, where her son, Derek, attends first grade. "When my son was out of school with Scarlet Fever, they called twice to see how he was," she said. "They al­ ways call when he's out to see how he's doing. There's such a concern for lhe welfare of the children." Meanwhile she's enjoying her new role as Chamber di­ rector and is looking forward to projects and plans down the road. "I love it. I absolutely love it," she said. It's challenging and rewarding. It's lhe perfect job for me." The Hastings Banner "Making Harry County residents fee! at home for over t OO years. " Yes! I would like to sbuscribe to the Hastings Banner. s13.00 Barry County *15.00 Surrounding Counties (Allegan. Calhoun, F.alon, Ionia. K Zoo & Kent) s16.50 Other Areas s10 Student o M..mhS) name___________________________________________ ADDRESS __________________________________________________________ CITY/STATE _______________________________________________________ ZIP PHONE The Hastings Banner • P.O. Box B • Hastings, Ml 49058 Barry County’s only Medically Supervised Fitness Facility New Chamber head enjoys a little fun with her business hi Je r Kaczmarczyk 5 l// Wtiler r. nay Du hl’s favorite sayt.u ked up on a comer • bulletin hoard near her ’■ Trim Effort Achieves More." Admittedly it isn't the wit••••>! expression ever penned, ‘ill the first letter of each word spells "team" again, a hu h sort of reinforces the uwrpt That's how Diehl views her four - month old job as ex­ ecutive director of the Hast­ ings Area Chamber of Commerce. I consider myself a tool for Chamber members," she said "HI do whatever they want" But she has one rule: Ev­ eryone must have fun. So on May 22, she gath­ ered up every Chamber member she could lay her • « ds on and headed out to < mn I .ike for an evening of h'txi ,md fun aboard lhe Penaxsec Paddler I m trying to do things that arc fun." she said. Things should be business and professional, but we all need to have a little fun, too." For Clean Sweep Day, heid April 22 for Earth Day, ("hamber members spent part f the day cleaning up their • < •r.'.er* of town 1 ater. many "I give people lhe informa­ tion they need to determine if they are interested in opening a business," she said. Most give up once they find out how tough it is to start a business from scratch and then make it work. "People think you own your own business and you're wealthy," she said. "It isn't necessarily true. People work 12 to 14 hours a day, seven days a week and some barely get by." Diehl is well acquainted with that kind of lifestyle herself as a former owner of her own day care center. Bom and raised in Edmore, population 1,200, Diehl is familiar with small town liv­ ing as well. She lived in Battle Creek for lhe past 19 years, where she most recently worked as an administrative assistant in charge of employee incentive programs and human re­ sources and personnel for WestMarc Cable. During her tenure there she was named Associate of lhe Year by the American Businesswomen's Association in 1989. Before that she managed the RedBrick Day Care Cen­ ter from 1983 to 1985, man­ aging, training and schedul­ ing a staff of 18 employees. From 1979 to 1983 she was owner and director of Dimples and Daydreams Child Development Center in Battle Creek. Diehl was a foster parent in Calhoun County while raising two children of her own. Because her husband, Corporate & Individual Memberships Available Corporate Health & Fitness Programs often... Corporate Memberships: Those using our facility under a Corporate Membership enjoy a reduced rate of ... 25% OFF REGULAR FEES 1) Reduce absenteeism 2) Reduce turnover 3) Improve productivity 4) Improve employee morale 5) Help curb escalating health care costs A good health and fitness program is a good investment because your employees are your most valuable asset! 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Flexfab supplies products to the aerospace and automoi..c industries, heavy duty trucks, governments and gen­ eral markets. lhe company is working on some innovative designs for ducts for commercial air­ craft, and now is involved in an experimental car being de­ veloped by lhe Ford Motor Company. We have four different products that are incorporated into and tested in the car,” he explained. The new automoo.’le is called a "Concept” car with the latest technology and r: anufacturing used to develop new cars. The company is always working on product development, and working on non-metallic fabric reinforced type ducts, Dy er said. We have hundreds of prod­ ucts, ail custom designed for specific customeis for special purposes. Our products are adapted io other uses for our customers, but that's the start of it; it's basically custom engineering problems that we solve," he explained. Also, the company has many new products in product development with some very promising work being done with Chrysler Corporation. "We've worked very hard to become more competitive in the last years. We are seeing the results of that now," he said. "Our gain-sharing program is working well," he said of an incentive plan for FlexFab employees, "it’s always nice when we can see the results of our efforts." "We're hopeful any effects of the the recession would be minimal. We're just now see­ ing a little of the recession,” he said. At Viatec, new products are in the fo.efront, said President Bill Burghdoff. Viatec produces reinforced plastics and thermo-plastic air control control equipment. That includes scrubbers, ven­ tilation duct work, tanks and processed piping. A fiberglass duct work sys­ tem that doesn't require sprin­ klers was developed by Viatec and has been approved by in­ surance companies over the last year, and is generating a "very nice" business, Burghdolf said. That new system is ex­ pected to become a big part of Viatec's product volume. A new product division for the company now makes plastic heat exchangers in partnership with a Belgian company, he noted. "This was a couple of years in development and is now on the market," he said. Called The. me 1 [/America, the division is expected to contribute greatly to Viatec's business. "The outlook for 1991 is fairly good, although it was real slow getting started," Burghdoff said. Odor and environmental control will be an area that will be growing, he said, with air and waler pollution and waste water treatment becoming more important. "Our outlook is positive and upbeat," he said, noting that his company is "involved with several other very big projects for the near future." At E.W. Bliss Company, business is "generally fair,” said Vice President Michael Cygen. "We're hiring a few skilled people," he said. "We've withstood lhe worst of the re­ cession, and we're opti­ mistic,." E.W. Bliss makes a variety of presses for use in manufac­ ture of almost any product. Part of Cygen's optimism is due to future projects. "We're working on some new product lines that we hope to introduce within the coming year," he said. Changing into a "World Class" company has brought many changes to the Viking Corporation of Hastings, ac­ cording to Richard Groos, president of E. Tyden A.B. Inc. and chairman of the Viking Corporation. "It's resulted in a lot of changes in the process and a lot of improvement, and helps make us competitive," he said. "Our 'World Class' manu­ facturing program means many basic changes and is coming along really well," Groos said. 'Basically the idea is em­ ployee involvement to im­ prove the product, quality and process," he explained. "We're operating in a world market and we have to know what’s going on here, in lhe rest of the states and also the rest of the world." The company produces sprinklers and a tamper-proof cargo seal named the "Tyden Seal." "We're continually adding new products in lhe sprinkler line. There is no one large one, but several small ones," Groos reported, "and there is also expansion in lhe research and development department, and a 45,000-square-foot building addition in Hastings." An effective sales tool for Viking is a monthly program Open to everyone who when about 20 different cus­ tomers of their products come to learn about the technical aspects of sprinklers. "Once a month, we have customers who are engineers, insurance people, or installers and or even firemen who will come in. We've been doing that for over 12 years." Groos said he and his com­ pany are "cautiously opti­ mistic" about progress in 1990. "We're doing better in North America than we antic­ ipated, but not as well as we were, but business overseas is exceptionally good," he said. 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Turnes and Cindy VanDenberg. page 4 ‘Helping You Each Day" All accounts are insured up to $100,000 by NCUA, an agency of the Federal Government. pages �Business &. Industry 1991 SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT to THE HASTINGS BANNER Hastings Sanitary Service exceeds tough state standard for landfills by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The ground has thawed and Hastings Sanitary Service has begun constructing another cell at its 68-acre landfill. "In Michigan you have only lour good months a year Io; ihe construction of a land­ fill." said Environmental Engineer Steve Essling. Constructing a landfill in­ volves a lot more than just digging a hole in the ground, especially since Public Act Ml was passed in 1978, said Essling. All landfills built after the act was passed are required to Iw lined and meet slate stan­ dards. "Construction always starts with a plan, then you have the raw acreage where you do a lot of soil borings to deter­ mine lhe type of soil you are working with " said Essling. lhe soil at the Hastings •He is excellent for a landfill, said Essling. "There is about 20 to 40 feet of blue clay at lhe surface and lhe rest is sand,' he said. "We use the clay removed f.om the cell for the bottom of our cells and then we use lhe sand to cover the cell daily. The state requires that you use one foot of sand as a daily cover. We use two. "The stare requires that you have two soil borings per acre and lhe drilling of a monitor­ ing well," he added. But Ken (Neil, owner of Hastings Sanitary Service), even before lhe law was passed, put in wells to determine lhe quality of the ground water and the direction of flow." Hastings Sanitary Service has abi ut 30 acres of land We have been carpeting and furnishing Barry County for over 3 decades. decades Heavy equipment is used to compact and cover the refuse every day, in the background is part of the new cell being constructed on the site. Gary Metzger and Mike Miller relax on one of their modern living room groups. Our Carpet Department features samples from all the finest carpet mills. Gary shows one of the popular designs from the Congoleum Design Studio. Gary demonstrates the proper use of a Flexsteel recliner. Mike and Gary show the wide variety of mattresses available in their Bedding Department. Gary shows one of the many samples of ceramic tile available from the Tile Room. Steve Essling points out the leachate lagoon which will soon be replaced by the 230,000 gallon storage tank in the background. “Hastings Sanitary Service always exceeds government standard because it is easier to put your bestfoot forward and make your improvements upfront rather than waitfor something to happen and then go back andfix it. It s kind oflike having an oil change or tuneup on your car. " — Environmental Engineer, Steve Essling the end of lhe month to make sure that it's sound and won't leak. Once it has beeen certi­ fied by the state that the tank won't leak, it will become operational. Essling said he hopes to be using the tank by the first part of June. Once in use, the leachate will be removed from the tank and taken to a processing plant. "When I first started work­ ing for the county in 1975, old gravel pits were considered the ideal place for a landfill because you already had a hole in the ground and you could cover everything better and faster," said Essling. subject Io its current building permit, and with 19 soil bor­ ings, it once again has ex­ ceeded state standards, said Essling. "Hastings Sanitary Service always exceeds government standards because it is easier to put your best foot forward and make your improvements up front rather than wait for something to happen and then go back and fix it," said Essling. "It's kind of like having an oil change or tuneup on yot r car." The bottom of the cells are slanted in one direction Landfills also weren't re­ and have a clay base with pip­ ing to drain the leachate out quired to have liners or tests of the cells. Leachate is is the for organic chemicals like fluid from decomposing mat­ they are now, said Essling. ter and other liquids that often "They only tested for iron end up in landfills, such as detergents and cleaning sup­ and things like that, and it didn't give an accurate picture, plies. and a lot of unlined sites were Until this year, the drained leaking," he said. leachate was pumped from the "Things changed with cell and put into a storage Public Act 164," said pond. Essling. "It required leachate However. Hastings collection systems, monitor­ Sanitary Service has just ing wells and improved caps installed a 230,000-gallon so water doesn't get in. Harveston glass and steel "To operate a new facility storage tank that will be used for the storage and processing you had to have a plan to see that you meet the state crite­ of leachate. The tank has five feet of ria," he said. In 1988 and 89, Hastings hard-packed clay underneath, a berm built around it and a Sanitary Service built the concrete filing pad to prevent first double-lined cell in the leaks and spillage. It cost Plainwell District, and since that time has perfected the de­ S 150,000 to build. The tank will be tested at sign. even though the state does not require double-lined cells, said Essling. The double-lined cells being constructed this year have 60 millimeters of high density polyethalyne over three feet of clay and a detection zone over another 60 millimeters of polyethalyne, three feet of clay and another detection zone. "We don't have to monitor our monitoring wells for leaks, because with the im­ proved double-lined cells we can monitor right underneath the cell," said Essling. The state requires only 30 millimeters of PVC with no clay underlining, for landfills that choose to use synthetic rather than clay liners, Essling said. "However, the state is drafting a new rule that you must use a composite liner of clay and sythetic materials," he said. "I don't know of any one out there who would risk having to clean up a leak by using just 30 millimeters of PVC. An old bicycle tossed into the bottom of the landfill could puncture it." Polyethalyne, the substance used to make gas cans and tanks has several advantages O 'er PVC, said Essling. It is impermeable and is not sub­ ject to chemical decomposi­ tion. It is not porous, so it will keep the clay underlining dryer and it is slippery so the leachate will drain faster and easier. 'We re at the forefront of the industry with this one," said Essling. page 6 Hastings Sanitary Service’s new $150,000 leachate storage tank. VALUE ... 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Jefferson in Hastings, said he by Sandra Ponsetto does not believe the number Staff Writer of restaurants has really had There are about 20 restau­ an impact on his business. rants within the Hastings city But he did say he has felt limits, everything from fast­ some of lhe effects of the re­ food and carry-out pizza to a t MILLS LkNDING RWTMUNT cession. sit-down restaurant with a ■We had a pretty flat year, cocktail lounge. but busitess stayed pretty All the local restaurant —rm.. steady and is starting to pick owners interviewed said they up." said Rizor. have felt effects from either a The recent increase in busi­ crowded local market or the ness is due to a more positive nation-wide recession. outlook about the national "The number of restaurants economy, said Rizor. in town definitely affects business," said Paul McCoy, The County Seal has who with wife Marge owns cornered its portion of the Mills Landing features a retail sea food market. Mills Landing, located at 228 restaurant market in Hastings N. Jefferson St in Hastings. because it is the only restau­ "There are only so many dol­ rant in town that offers sit­ lars in town." down dining and cocktails, However, McCoy said Rizor. suggested that an increase in He also said that it is the industry and service restaurant's prime rib and spe­ population might bring more cial deserts like "chocolate money and business into decadence" that keep people town. coming back, he said. Ronald Marshall, the man­ Rizor described "chocolate ager of the local Burger King decadence" as a rich chocolate restaurant, located on West cake layered with white and State Street, said he also be­ dark chocolate. lieves the large number of The dessert specialty, cre­ restaurants in Hastings has an ated by one of lhe restaurant's effect on the amount of busi­ chefs, topped deserts created ness his restaurant attracts. by 32 other restaurants to win However, Gary Rizor, who an award in the Chocolate Burger King, located at 1310 W. State Street in Hastings stays competative by with his wife Carla owns the Lovers Contest in Grand County Seat at 128 S. Rapids a couple of years ago. offering sales and promotions. While Marshall reported that he has noticed a drop in sales at Burger King during lhe past several months be­ OVER cause of the recession, he said he believes being part of a franchise has helped keep his business stable. "Il is very difficult to start a business without being part Front ■ Kathy Brown, Jackie lewis. Hazel Brown. of a franchise," said Marshall. Back - Dondra Kirkendall, "What gives a franchise its YEARS Barb DeDecker. value is its name, because Missing from photo: people will recognize it." Jerry Yonkers and Marshall's restaurant also Jason Watson. seeks to beat inflation through promotions, advertis­ ing and new products. "An example of new prod­ ucts would be lhe desserts (added to lhe menu)," he said. "Our new frozen Snickers Bar should bring in new dessert customers that we didn't have before." The BK Broiler, a broiled chicken sandwich, is another menu item tfat Burger King □ Professional Installation has added to draw more cus­ □ Laminates Available • tomers. "I believe we are the oniy “Continuing the tradition of The Prettiest Homes in town by George H. Brown” restaurant in town to offer a broiled chicken sandwich," NEW HOURS: said Marshall. Marshall said that the fran­ Mon. & Fri. Custom J chise also offers a lot of sales 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Interiors and promotions like the Tues., Wed., Thur?. 221 N Industrial Park Dr I Whopper Combo, which fea­ 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Hastings, Mi 49058 ! tures a sandwich, fries and Fri. 10 to 7 soft drink for one low price. Sat. 10 to 3 "We stay competitive by offering discounts and promop«0»8 Custom Interiors We’re proud to be a part of this business community and pleased to offer you only the finest in floor, wall and window fashions ... □ Carpeting □ Draperies □ In-Store Decorating Assistance Linoleum and Carpet Rolls - IN STOCK - □ Bedspreads □ Countertops i/7 □ Hardwoods □ Wallpaper □ Ceramics tions," said Marshall. McCoy, at Mills Landing, said that he has read articles that indicate higher priced restaurants, those that charge $25 to $35 dollars a meal are the ones that have been af­ fected most by the recession. "It doesn’t affect restaurants like mine that charge $5.99 to $8.99 for a meal," said McCoy. "I serve Red Lobster dinners at McDonald's prices. We have everything Red Lobster has but at lower prices. "We serve steak seafood and crab legs at affordable prices," he added. "Our meals run about $6 less than what you would pay for the same thing in Grand Rapids."McCoy cites his retail fish and sea food market located at the back of the restaurant as an­ other edge in the local market. "If someone wants some­ thing like squid or octopus, we can order it for them," said McCoy. "Also, our retail prices are under everyone else’s." CEO’s comment, continued from page 4 "We’re cautiously opti­ mistic. We’re watching it closely because we're still a little ways from the hunting season, but orders are holding steady," he said. "It’s probably on a par of where we were a year ago." Proline manufactures pri­ marily hunting and target bows and two new ones are being introduced by the com­ pany this year. Called "Match Point" one of the bows is solid glass in a new camouflage as well as having a high energy wheel. The other "Match Point" is a recurve bow in camouflage that is laminated. Dilno said. Also, a new module is available with additional letoff capability, so now the customer can choose 50, 60 or 65 percent letoff. Another new item from Proline is a tilt-front hunting sight in black or camouflage. "We have a major show in January to show our products along with others in the the hunting and shooting indus­ try," he noted, and many orders are generated from the show. While September is still the peak month for sales, "in the last few years we are see­ ing earlier orders," Dilno said. by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer One year ago the vacant E.W. Bliss can plant was a source of frustration to local officials. These days it is a symbol of hope for lhe future. The building on East State Street remains empty and most of lhe original firms in­ terested in occupying the proposed industrial incubator have found a home else­ where. But it may be only a mat­ ter of time now before lhe Economic Development Au­ thority grants final approval to the plan to turn the empty building into a home for fledgling industry. "We’re ready to do it," said L. Joseph Rahn, director of the Hastings/Barry County/ Joint Economic Develop­ ment Commission. "We've had four years to prepare for it." A $375,000 state grant was awarded to lhe JEDC in May 1989 to turn lhe empty building into an incubator to house six to eight start-up industries. But an administrative error was created when paperwork was sent to two separate agencies. The clerical snafu set back the project by sev­ eral months. Now, however, officials believe the project is back on track. After a grueling ap­ proval process at a U.S. Commerce Department re­ gional office in Chicago, the project has been forwarded to Washington for what is ex­ pected to be a rubber-stamp approval. Rahn has his fingers crossed that's all it will take. "It went out of the Chicago office and now it's in Washington," he said. "That's an encouraging de­ velopment. Once it's gone out of Chicago, it's been fairly well flushed out." Aides from Congressmen Paul Henry's office and Con­ gressman Howard Wolpe’s office, who have assisted the JEDC, say approval should be granted soon. Already in place is $300,000 in federal money to renovate lhe building plus a $125,000 match from the city of Hastings for renova­ tion and equipment. "The rest of the money has been there," he said. "Just one more piece and it's done." Meanwhile, E.W. Bliss continues to hold onto lhe building while the TEDC's $330,000 option to buy lhe building and 35-acre site re­ mains in effect "They are anxious to bring the project to a close," Rahn said. The added delay has taken its toll on the building. Some $150,000 will be set aside in a revolving loan fund and another $100,000 will be used to renovate the building. Plans call for a new truck dock to be installed and a new entrance to be built. Handicapped-accessible rest rooms must be built and moveable wall partitions will have to be installed to divide the building into smaller spaces. An area with a lowered ceiling will be built to sup­ ply offices for the compa­ nies. A new heating and cooling system will be needed for the entire building. Old lighting must be re­ placed in the entire structure. "Those light bulbs are about $1 a piece," Rahn said. "And we need 30,000 of them." But the building's deterio­ rating roof is likely to need $60,000 in repairs as soon as lhe grants are lined up. Bliss has been maintaining lhe ex­ isting roof, but a new roof is needed, Rahn said. "Surprisingly, other than lhe roof, there aren't too many problems that will be a handicap," he said. "In any reuse of an industrial build­ ing, there will be expenses you don't anticipate." Once the final grant is ap­ proved for the incubator, ren­ ovations are expected to take about six months. "We have a year to do the project, unless we apply for an extension," he said. Even with the long delay, there still are prospective clients hoping to get in as soon as possible. "We have several clients," Rahn said. "They're certainly not the original tenants." Some such as Dad's Dog Food and Cedar Roof Design have found other space in the area. But others have lined up for a spot in the building. "The demand is there," he said. "The delay has proven the value of the project." Not oniy is lhe incubator project holding up its prospective tenants, it's hold­ ing up other plans to turn lhe southeast section of Hastings into an industrial develop­ ment area. Officials hope to apply for stale grants to widen and ex­ tend water and sewer lines down Star School Road to prepare for industrial use. "There's a real shortage of industrial space over 50,000 square feet in the county," Rahn said. "Because of envi­ ronmental concerns, devel­ opment will be in areas with water and sewer.” But grant approval for de­ velopment is contingent upon having new jobs in place. With the incubator still on hold, the JEDC can’t demonstrate yet the project will create new jobs. "We can't get anything un­ til we get a client willing to commit to create jobs," Rahn said. Through lhe long process that begin in 1989, Rahn has learned a thing or two about government. One lesson learned is you have to be patient to get grant money. "Even lhe projects that have been approved in lhe past have been held up," he said. "Comparable projects in Michigan have taken just as long." Meanwhile the JEDC is working on a block grant for lhe Middleville Industrial Park and a $220,000 block grant to restore the Hastings Hotel. The hotel project has some merit because the U.S. Commerce Department has recently decided to award grants for development of commercial facilities. "I'm very optimistic about it," he said. "We feel it's a public project and the public will benefit." Meeting the Challenge of the ’90s with Confidence, Creativity, and Growth The challenges and rewards experienced at VikingfTyden during 1990 continue into 1991 with even greater impetus. A 1,950 sq. ft. expansion of the Research and Development Engineering 'NJI I I M I bS VI | K” ™E TYDEN seal company DIVISION OF THE VKNG CORPORATION "We're a little way from the hunting season, so we're still a little cautious," he said. page 9 Laboratory is nearing completion, and a new 1,141 sq. ft. Seminar Training Room and 725 sq. ft. Product Display Room are essentially completed. The 45,000 sq. ft. expansion to the Manufacturing Facility is well underway. Another significant change is involved in converting to the new IBM AS-400 computer system and installing stateof-the-art data collection equipment. We at Viking /Tyden are confident of the future and welcome the opportunity to excel. �Business 4 Industry 1991 SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT to THE HAS TINOS BANNER Business & Industry 1991 Barry Telephone Company, continued... Barry County Telephone Company has ‘all the technology you need’ Shelly Suber II ritrr DELTON Access to a unrlfl of infOTTTintlnn, muted nt thr rprrd nf Ugh*, will ■:rmn he nt the fingertips of some 4.R00 Rant County leirrhonr Company cus­ tomers Ihr Drltnn hn*rd franchise • r.-r.r-p the cutting edge • rnmntunication techno! :>• brnr< to hate its first •■hr’ nptir line in place by inn-> u,»h a complete .re 'vnem functioning hs I n«M " • :Vr the notion that we • n>- or the technology ■ •-’! need, said general man i ■ • i art t 'randall We are r '-a’-ed with what we offer to i • customers. We just >- •■’■e there people can do •» -nrrvci they want with their mfephone ' •v'r optics is considered the u“ re ni the failure already hand Tt ran transport in ’ rration at lightning speed •’••’■ crisp clear reception •r-ro’ivh a g'ns* tube the size *t human hair The voices send actual tight ptilrrs in the fihri and each voice creates its own •vr.vr said Crandall. "Each nrrels at different speeds inside the tube and they can no; cross h’s not unrealistic to put 1.000 conversations on one fiber The light spectrum is almost infinite." by Used to its ultimate poten tlnl, Tine fiber could cany all of the conversations in the world, said Crandall It’s phenomenal, he said ’ >ne thing we re most anx ions about is that it can make the school like a two way ac­ tive educational sy stem Crandall said fiber optics would make it possible to link nil area School districts together through television sets as a means of instruction. It ran tie a Hastings class­ room to Delton, or it might tie nil of the area districts to­ gether so a classroom with one instructor in an advanced topic that one district couldn't justify could reach some stu­ dents in each district," he said ' Tt would tic in through the television using voice and video and they could get a ct nversation going" The potential in that is nearly immeasurable as well. In business, we see that as an alternative to face to face conference, noted Crandall And. it would bring the business and educational communities together The businessman could go to the school house to conference instead of petting on a plane or in a car." f’randall said fiber optics eventually will replace the digital witch lines that are still considered to be a fairly new development. We have four DMS-10 digital switches that carry the latest software available, which gives us all of the cus­ tom calling features," he said. ”1 love to talk futuristic stuff Eleven years ago when I started winking here, if you would have said digital switch, I wouldn’t hare under stood what you were talking about We’ve been extremely fortunate lately to Iv able to do these things In the early days of tele phone communication, feu lines existed. "We call them farmer lines, " said Crandall lhe doctor wanted to be able to call the pharmacist and ask if he had the aspirin so he starred a line between those two points And then, some­ one says Td like to get on that line’ so they get a piece of wire and put up a pole and hook up." Tn those says, two lines were connected by operators who would physically hook the parties together Then came "steppers," which meant that through common control switches, a mechanism moved when a number was dialed You could physically inter that call Something would actually move physically," he said. A far cry from those days, Delton area customers can now purchase touch tone, call wailing, call forwarding, speed calling, three-way call­ ing anil scores of other ser­ vices. And Custom Local Area Signaling Services (CLASS), expected later this year, will add "calling number delivery," designed to immediately pin­ point the location of obscene callers by displaying the orig­ inating telephone number. "It's so new, the state hasn't even approved the offering of that service," said Crandall. "It stops obscene phone calls by showing the number on a display tube. He has no defense because you know what houjte it came from and the time it was made.' Some controversy has al­ ready been brewing over what protestors say is an invasion of privacy. "Many people do not want their number going out every time they call,** he said. "Maybe somebody is calling businesses just to do some price checking and they don't want them to know who is calling." call acceptance, selective call forwarding and selective call rejection. "We've got at least two rea­ sons for getting in on the cut­ ting edge," said Crandall. "We consider the southern Barry County area to be a bedroom community for all of the ma­ jor cities like Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Grand Rapids, Hastings and even Lansing. Our people work in all of those major markets and we want them to be able to do business al home." For example, Crandall said one customer told him she had no reason to make the long drive to her office be­ cause her telephone service makes it possible to access the computer from home. "Thai's what we want," said Crandall. "We want our cus­ tomers to have the confidence and lhe ability. As we take on custom calling features, we make money from those and we don't have to charge as much for basic service. We can leave it at a reasonable price, which is $6 60 per month." Barry County Telephone Company, one of 38 tele­ phone companies in Michigan, is owned by 2S0 stockholders, and is confined to is present franchise area At the time of its inception in 1917, then called the Delton Telephone Company, Continued, next page Barry County Telephone Company boasts walk-up counter service, something already extinct among other telephone companies, said General Manager Larry Crandall, right. Celebrating 21 Years of Servicing Hastings... For that, they can sell back your privacy with calling number delivery blocking that allows the calling party to suppress his or her directory number so the party with calling number celivery does not receive the information. Other CLASS features will include automatic call back, automatic recall, customer originated trace, distinctive ringing/call waiting, selective bPEClAi SUPPLEMENT io THE HAS J INGS BANNER We 're going into gut 11th year in business and our sales staff, with over 50 years of experience, is available to assist you in all of your real estate needs. All incoming and outgoing calls within the Barry County Telephone Company franchise pass through this nerve center of sorts, the main distribution wire center. it served about 170 sub­ scribers According to company his­ tory, Delton Telephone evolved during a series of mergers and acquisitions, starting with the purchase of the Cloverdale Telephone Company in 1952 by transfer of stock, boosting ns sub­ scribers to 475. Still growing and hungry for more, the company pur­ chased the Prairieville Telephone Company in 1954, again upsizing subscribers, this lime to 764 "The mergers were neces­ sary to increase capital so a dial conversion program could be accomplished," according to the printed history. The new system, consisting of two exchanges, the Delton Exchange and the Pine Lake Exchange, was pul into ser­ vice in 1957." By June 30, 1957, sub­ scribers had increased to 1,056, and in 1959. all equipment and structures were filled to capacity "Many of the lines were overloaded to die point dial in some areas, subscribers had to be temporarily denied service in both Delton and Pine Lake exchanges." The board of directors con­ sulted an engineering firm to expand their system At the same time, Lacey Telephone Company asked if Delton Telephone Company would be interested in purchasing their company, since Lacey could no< afford to convert to dial. Delton purchased 1-acey and continued reinforcing Delton and Pine i-ake exchanges. In I960, Delton changed ns name to Barry County telephone Company ami the Lacey exchange was rebuilt, giving dial service io the 300 customers Banfieid Telephone Company was purchased in 1975, operating as a sub­ sidiary until 1978 when it merged with Barry County Teieplione "We would buy more if they were available, said Crandall We would like to serve a larger area We all would like to expand But government reguiaiions liave restricted each company to a particular franchise <ue<i limiting growth And the Public Service Commission keeps tabs on profits and monitors rate increases or de creases "We border with the Hickory Telephone Company and witli Michigan Beil out of Hastings, said Crandall But we don i have to keep up with Hickory or Beil We consider ourselves to be more advanced in lecimoiogy Ui«u either of those We’ve got about 98 percent of our wiic and cables undergtound Neither of ow neighbor ba­ that." He added that when the company began it waj- one of 7,000 telephone compaiuo u the country, a number that has shrunk to 1,400 They keep cousohdating. he said. Another advancement com mg this year L die capability of checking a telephone l.ia as tar away as < ahfonua be tore dialing and tying up u ConWnutxl Painting Perfection^ Dewey’s new downdraft spray booth (Paint ‘n’ Cure) is the Latest Technical equipment available and we guarantee you the best profes­ sional job! We have been serving Hastings and Barry County since 1957 and will continue to stay updated with only the best equipment. Rick James, Kari Kauffman and Dwight Newton Repair It? Replace It? 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Dane 10 Phone 945-3556 ® pago 11 2' �Business & Industry 1991 SPECIAL BUM-LEMENT Io THE HA,TINOS BANNER FLEXFAB Viking-Tyden expansion project likely to be finished by October by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The $2.5 to $3 million expansion and renovation project under way at the Viking Corp, and its Tyden Seal Co. division in Hast­ ings will include a larger manufacturing area and one of lhe most advanced sprin­ kler laboratories in the world, according to company officials. Viking is a leading manu­ facturer of sprinklers and sprinkler systems for com­ mercial and residential build­ ings and Tyden produces metal cargo security seals used in the trucking and shipping industry. The cor­ poration employs about 210 plant and salaried workers. Remodeling of 8,900 square feet of the existing structure in Hastings was completed last month and included converting a former lunchroom and shipping area into a new seminar room and display area for functional Viking sprinklers to enhance the corporation’s educational training facilities. Between 200 to 250 peo­ ple per year, such as outside contractors, fire protection personnel and others in­ volved with the fire protec­ tion industry, attend semi­ nars at Viking in the use and development of sprinkler systems, Viking President Tom Groos said. "It’s be­ come a big part of our mar­ keting program." Business A Industry IfMH 30 Years of Excellence 1961-1991 "The sprinklers go through a real exhaustive testing process. Because we export so much, we can’t just get them approved in the U.S. We have to go to Germany and go through their laboratory, then Eng­ land and Japan. There are about four or five major lab­ oratories where we have to get our products approved. Each one is a little bit differ- The existing laboratory has been increased to 3,900 square feet. "This will probably be one of the most advanced sprinkler laboratories in the world because we’ve got real specific testing facilities so that we can recreate the con­ ditions at the different labo­ ratories where we have to get our products approved around the world,” Groos said. The wall being constructed on the left is for the new docking area behind the new addition at VikingTyden. mu iypua ui vming sprinkler systems are featured In the new display room which was created as part of the renova­ tion project, completed las month. Pictured is Bob Marcin­ kewicz, manufacturing engineer manager. The 45,000-square-foot addition at the Viking Corp, and 'yden Seal Co. is expected to be completed in October. Construction is being managed by CSM Group of Kalamazoo. Progressive Architects, Engineers and Planners of Grand Rapids handled the expansion plans. WILDER'S AUTO SERVICE 2 Master Mechanics • 3 Certified Mechanics * Friendly Service See us for all your auto service needs — Left to right: Bob Warner, Derick Price, Shane Kurr, Brandon Wilder and Neil Wilder. Missing from photo: Jason Newton. WE WILL MEET OR BEAT ANY COMPETITOR’S PRICE IN BARRY COUNTY! 124 North Jefferson Brakes Shocks Tune-ups Carburetors Oil, Lube Filter • Struts • Fleet Servicing • Alignment • Starters • Alternators • Flush & Fill • Transmissions • Exhaust Systems • All Major & Minor Repairs • Foreign Car Service • • • • • — 948"2192 OPEN: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. ent so we have to be able to alter the test conditions to get the results that they need,” he added. The new lab will have a moveable ceiling so sprin­ klers can be tested at differ­ ent heights, noted Bob Marcinkewicz, manufactur­ ing engineer manager. Renovation included dou­ bling the size of the com­ pany's computer room, pur­ chasing a new computer and revamping the sales area. The 45,000-square-foot ad­ dition to the structure is ex­ pected to be completed in October. The extra space primarily will be a manufac­ turing area, however it does include a new shipping and receiving department which will combine and centralize those services for both Viking and Tyden: "It includes new process and soldering rooms, which will be separately ventilated and will do a better job of keeping air quality. It also upgrades the air make-up system for the entire plant so we can have better air quality for employees," Marcinkewicz said The exterior of the engi­ neered industrial building ad­ dition will have the same brick and trim as the exist­ ing structure, he said. The expansion and renova­ tion is a long-term invest­ ment that is not expected to immedi;itely provide for addi­ tional jobs at the company, Groos said. "That will depend com­ pletely on the economy from this point on. I think the logical progression is that we expect the market to ex­ pand so as the market does expand, we can hopefully expand our work force. "Right now, as everybody knows, we’re in a recession in North America. Our markets overseas arc still grow­ ing but everybody says that they're going to start-slow­ ing down a little bit, also," he said. About 30 percent of Viking and Tyden's sales from Hastings go outside the United States. Viking prod­ ucts are sold in every indus­ trialized county and most of the Third World countries. Tyden exports to at least 50 countries. Groos describes the project as a long-term investment "because we feel that if the market expands, we have to have the capacity to meet the demand. So it’s not certain that the expansion itself will create more jobs. But, it cre­ ates the ability to create more jobs because if we didn’t do it, we couldn't hire anybody else. We wouldn't have the space." The expansion is part of the corporation's continuous improvement process "in our quest to becoming a world­ class manufacturer," said Cliff Havey, vice president of operations. "It lets us ad­ dress new concepts of work cells. "The main thrust is on satisfying the customer and providing the customer with the best service possible and the best quality product that Continued, page 14 Today, approximately 300 highly skilled employees work together, to share the benefits of a business which has grown to need a 100,000 sq. ft. plant. Customers, world wide, now utilize Flexfab's versatility and ever­ expanding product lines, as well as an advanced manufacturing system. We look ahead with confidence, and we look back with pride; and with special gratitude to our community. We at Flexfab thank you. A key ingredient to serving our customers' needs is people working together. Whether in training or planning meetings, or taking a customer's order, our focus is to continually improve. Continuous improve­ ment (eliminating scrap and waste) tells our customers they will receive the best we have. Special-engineered elastomeric hose and ducting are the cornerstone of Flexfab's product mix. As customers present new and unique challenges, our engineers and production staff provide product solutions that are both efficient and cost effective. Our superb quality control systems insure the customers' requirements are main­ tained. Flexfab employees working together have made Flexfab a successful gainsharing company. Gainsharing continues to allow all employees to share financially in the improvements they have helped to develop. Our mission is the same today as it has been for the past 30 years ... "TO BE THE RECOGNIZED LEADER IN ELASTOMERIC HOSE AND DUCTING." Remai­ ning competitive in a global marketplace requires each employee to continually improve and always challenge how work is performed. Today Flexfab employees throughout the company participate in group problem­ solving. The results have been more competitive products from our customers and the pride of accom­ plishment. A personal note... "We want to express our personal appreciation to our employees and their families: to al) the people of the Hastings area community; to our many fine suppliers; and Flexfab's customers everywhere. Thanks to you, we've come a long way." Bill Pierce Doug DeCamp page 13 �Business A Industry 1991 SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT Io THE HASTINQS BANNCR Huainesji & Industry !<)*)! LEADING THE COMMUNITY INTO THE ’90S Highway development, an ‘exhausting problem M-37 no longer a ‘county road’ as expansion nears by Barbara Gall Staff Writer At about 6:30 a.m., the highway comes to life. From a fairly peaceful two-lane, the road suddenly blossoms with cars, pickups and semis as the business day begins and workers head to die job and haulers to their first stop of the day. Depending on which geographical section of the road you're talking about, you call it Cherry Valley or Broadmoor Avenue. But whichever name you prefer, you're referring to a main north-south artery that slices through Caledonia Township from Barry County north to Steelcase and on to the bustle of 28th Street and then to 1-96 and continues to fast-growing Rockford in the north end of lhe county. The M ichigan Department of Transportation told Caledonia businessman Jim Steketee that 13,000 vehicles each day travel the section of the highway between 68th Street and 84th Street, with about an equal number of vehicles traveling north and south. But the MDOT also told Steketee that it predicts that by 2010, the volume of traffic on the road will have increased to 39,900 vehicles per day, 7 percent of which will be commercial traffic. Anyone who has to travel or cross M-37 to get to work every day won’t dispute those figures; they might even seem conservative to many motorists who wait long minutes to pull into the solid stream of traffic heading north on the highway in the morning and south again between 3 and 7 p.m. Requests by both the township and Caledonia Village for traffic signals i.long the highway have resulted in one signal being installed nt 68th Street. Only warning flashers have been installed at the Main Street and 84th Street intersections. But now the state is getting into a long-planned project to help the traffic congestion: widening the highway to four lanes from 32nd Street south to Caledonia, with the road narrowing again to two lanes between 76th and 84th streets. Fifteen trillion dollars has been set aside by the state for the project, with completion planned for 1995. But once the state decided to get the expansion under way, a numbei of decisions AREA had to be made, perhaps the most crucial being “which way to go?" Should the road be widened equally on the east and west, measuring from the center line, or should it be widened by constructing the new lanes entirely on either the east or west sides? What kind of highway would serve the area best? Five lanes? Or a boulevard, like the expanded highway north of 28th Street? Studies had to be conducted to measure the impact of the project on the adjacent areas, explained Jere Hinkle, senior project manager of the Chicago firm DcLeuw, Cather & Company, the state’s consultant engineering firm for the project. Hinkle said traffic flow, safety, displacement of residents and businesses, possible destruction of wetlands and the quality of service to property owners were some of the factors that went into the decision about the alignment of the new lanes. The decision, announced last fall, is that the highway will be expanded to the east, partly because fewer property owners will be displaced. While some wetlands will be destroyed, The Hastings Area OF Chamber of Commerce have spoken up on the issue, also favor a boulevard rather than a "straight" five-lane road, Hinkle said. Ron Robert, of MDOT agreed. "People are tending toward the boulevard option rather than the five lanes," he said at a recent public information meeting held in Caledonia. "The boulevard not only looks nicer, but it offers future capacity for expansion if it should be needed without having to take away frontage from property owners again. It's also safer," he explained. He said he personally liked the boulevard option also, partly because it will Continued on page 16 Viking-Tyden...expansion, continued from page 12 we’re capable of producing. Our operation is becoming more people-oriented and ev­ erybody involved has long­ term commitments to that, very definitely," he said. New equipment is part of the project, and Havey said one of the items, which in­ corporates employees' ideas, will machine the sprinkler frames "and offer us an op­ portunity to prepare for the future that Tom’s talking about." Steve Trent, president of Tyden Seal Co., said Tyden has been cramped for space because it has added a couple of new products and the ex­ pansion will enhance mate­ rial flow and improve pro­ duction efficiency. "Down the road, we plan on broadening our product line and we need more room for making any new products we come up with. In the past, we've had hardly any spare room," he said. The corporation will have a much more efficient ship­ ping and warehousing proce­ dure with additional docks, some of which will be de­ voted to filling export con­ tainers. "Exports are a big part of our business here. We'll have one central location to pack containers completely here as opposed to relying on outside firms to help us in that area," Trent said. For the fire protection di­ vision of Viking, the expan­ sion is vital, Groos said. "We're also expanding our product line and we certainly wouldn't have the space to do things like the back flow alarm valve and some of the new products that we're com­ ing up with," he said. "But this year is a difficult year. There's no question about that. It's our firn diffi­ cult year in six or seven years. Our commitment is to keep our prices competitive so we don't lose market share and that's hurting our business right now because we've got to lower our prices. But, we're determined not to lose our market share. If we get enough new prod­ ucts, we can hopefully grow though this period." The firm has a factory and distribution center in Lux­ embourg, which serves Eu­ rope, and a warehouse in Singapore. Both are growing more rapidly than the North American market. "If we didn't have exports right now, we'd be in a real pickle. That's for sure," Groos said. "We're real confident that the Hastings facility can serve most of the world. We think this plant can make the highest quality and low­ est cost Viking and Tyden products to serve the world," Trent said. There's no better place to make something if we continue with our im­ provement programs right here." The widening of the highway will displace a number of homes and businesses along the east side. Southkent Veterinary Hospital at the corner of Kraft and M-37 is one of those businesses, and now is looking for a new location. Traffic heading north on M-37 begins to line up as the morning rush hour gets underway. This intersection, at 84th St., is becoming particularly busy, but only a warning flasher has been installed there. This is the new seminar room, which comfortably seats 30 people. Annually, between 200 to 250 people, such as contractors and fire protection professionals, receive training about Viking products as part of the corporation’s marketing program. WH............ J y ...is here to provide its members with programs and services that have impact on the business community. To create and promote economic growth throughout the area and to encourage a healthy economic base by taking an active role in retention and expansion of existing businesses and industry. We also organize volunteers to promote the interests of the business community and provide the leadership role in issues that have an impact on the business community as a __ whole. Caledonia residents and developers discuss the expansion of M-37 with state officials at an information meeting held recently at Caledonia High School. An aerial view of the highway is on display behind the group. the state will follow Department of Natural Resources regulations that the areas destroyed will be replaced by creating wetland areas away from the highway. "We'll have to post someone to tell the herons and ducks which way to move," he smiled. 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Hastings Ambulance Service Hastings Area Schools Hastings Chrysler Plymouth Dodge Hastings City Bank Hastings Country Club Hastings Flying Association Hastings House Hastings Manufacturing Co. Hastings Office Supply Hastings Orthopedic Clinic Hastings Sanitary Service Hastings Savings & Loan Hastings Wrecker Service Fred Hauser, D.V.M. Heartbeat Hodges Jewelry Hook’s Dependable Drug Store Robert Huebner Institute for Post-Graduate Education International Convention & Travel Service, Inc. page 15 J-Ad Graphics Jacobs Pharmacy Thomas L. Johnson K-Mart Kevin's Draperies & Shades M.A.D.D. Mar-Ru, Inc. The Mexican Connexion Restaurante Michigan Bel! Telephone Co. Mid-Michigan Insurance Group Miller’s Carpet & Furniture Miller Real Estate Gary L. Moore Builders Music Center McDonald’s National Bank of Hastings Neil’s Printing & Copy Service Newton Well Service Parkview Motel Patten Monuments Penasse Paddler JC Penney Co. Pennock Hospital Pizza Hut Larry Poll Realty, Inc. Progressive Graphics Razor’s Edge Reynolds Land Surveying & Mapping Riverbend Golf Course River Bend Travel Agency Sears Roebuck & Co. Second Hand Comers Judy Brown Seeber Siegel, Hudson, Gee, Fisher Stack Insurance Agency State Employees Credit Union Summit Steel Processing Corp. Tendercare of Hastings Thomapplc Manor Thornapple Valley Family Physicians Thornapple Valley Development Thomapple Valley Equipment Timber Trails Energies, Inc. T & M Tire Service Center, Inc. Tom’s Market True Value Two's Company Robert VanderVeen Viatec Viking Corporation Walker & Fluke Walton & Bloom, O.D.‘ W.B.C.H. AM/FM Welton’s Inc. Whispering Water Campground White’s Photography Wise Personnel Services, Inc. YMCA & Youth Council Barry County Rental and Cedar Roofing Jennie’s Glass Studio Radio Shack Tate and Shay Heating & Air Conditioning Andrus of Hastings Thomapple Wallcovering Sparton Enterprise County Post Arby’s Seams Right �Business & Industry 1991 M-37 Expansion.. .cont. from page 14 cost 40 percent less to construct. "It's the same amount of pavement as the five lanes, but it will displace more people initially. That's the big disadvantage in this case," he said. He added that Caledonia residents have said that they wanted the expansion to extend all the way through the township to 108th Street, or at least to the village, but Robert said that "the money just isn't there." The boulevard construction will begin south of the CSX Railroad and 32nd Street bridges and include an 84-foot median with special cross-over lanes for left-hand turns. Looking at the short­ term of impact of the expansion project, residents groan at the vision of heavy equipment, detours, noise and dust. But if the boulevard option indeed is chosen, the inconvenience of detours will be minimized, since the traffic can usually continue to flow along existing lanes while the new ones are being constructed. Property in the right of way will be bought up by the state, with land acquisitions beginning in mid-fall, Robert said. The acquisition process hopefully will be completed by the end of 1992, he added. So, displacement will be the first major impact of the expansion. Caledonia Township Planner Mark VanderPloeg said expanding the highway along the east side will displace some nine active businesses in the township, with some relocating and others perhaps closing, he said. The Harder Warner Nursery already has purchased acreage further south along M-37, for example, and just received the rezoning necessary to relocate the business there. Southkent Veterinary Hospital at the corner of Kraft and Broadmoor also is looking for property, since the 130-foot swath needed for the highway will cut deeply into its site, Vander SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT to THE HASTINGS BANNER Ploeg said. But he pointed out that the expansion of M-37 alone will not ca se a groundswell of commercial development along its borders. While large companies are buying up tracts, he said, smaller companies will be inhibited by the soaring cost of commercial property along the highway. The lack of public sewer in the township will inhibit high density housing development because the township ordinance requires public sewer for such projects. And presently there is no sewer available in the township except for the system at Campau Lake and the system that serves Caledonia Village. The township is looking into buying into the village's expansion of its system, but paying for sewer lines only would add to the cos: of buying commercial locations along the highway. Township Assessor Dan Scheuerman said that the cost of a "good" five-acre tract of unimproved commercial property along the highway right now runs $75,000 to $100,000. "So widening the road alone will not be the incentive for a lot of development," VanderPloeg said, "The factors of sewer, land cost and even the boulevard approach are going to inhibit some kinds of development for a while." But Steketee pointed out to the Township Planning Commission at a recent meeting that while the improved highway, with a capacity to carry a traffic volume far exceeding projected needs for 2010, will alleviate congestion, it will at the same time discourage further residential development along the highway. At a Township Planning Commission public hearing last week, other residents voiced the same opinion: that no one is going to choose to live along such a busy road. They were speaking in favor of redesignating some of the M-37 properties from high density residential to commercial on the township's master land use plan map, pointing out that not only noise from traffic, but also increased noise from the future planned expansion of the nearby Kent County International Airport would make residential living highly undesireable in the Kraft Avenue/M-37 area. But in looking at whether to change the land use plans for the M-37 corridor, the planning commissioners face several problems they thought they had hashed out when the master land use plan was being devised nearly three years ago. For one thing, the township has not yet decided whether to work with the village in bringing sewer to portions of the township, particularly along M-37. If public sewer were available along the highway, potential land use there would be drastically altered. The land use map presently shows a large area of land adjacent to both sides of the highway between 68th and 84th zoned rural residential. Commissioner Dick Dunn said the original idea was to retain some of the rural flavor of the township along the road, but changing the map to show more commercial designations for M-37 properties would mean giving up that particular goal. "If the residents want to change the map from green (rural residential) to red (commercial), then we should consider it," he said. "But when we were putting this map together, everyone wanted to keep the rural atmosphere as much as possible." VanderPloeg also pointed out that planning formulas recommended that an area with a population of 100,000 needs about 75 acres of commercial property. Caledonia Township presently boasts 6,500 residents with* projections showing the township could grow to 11,000 to 13,000 people. "Right now, we have about 200 acres zoned commercial," he said, "and this amendment would about double that." At least one resident at the hearing questioned whether there really is that much "pressure" to develop more commercial property in Caledonia. Continued on pegs 21 Judy Huff also runs antique business Zig Zag Upholstery is one-woman shop in Middleville single pieces are also on sale at the antique show owned dy JnudyhnHr°" ,on Ma ',eel Mldd,e,‘"0' ™’ ,a8e 18 lyplcal of another ear. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Judy Huff started reuphol­ stering items in her home 23 years ago, and she's still do­ ing it. After operating Zig Zag Upholstery in Caledonia for three years, she moved to her present location on Main Street in Middleville eight years ago. In the same building on the corner of Main and High Streets, she runs an antique shop she founded seven years ago. She finds antiques at estate sales, auctions, garage sales and from individuals, and doesn't worry about clients Judy Hoff works on reupholstering a chair in her workshop. "It's afeeling of accomplishment when you get it done. It’sa goodfeeling; I enjoy it.' I enjoy it." judyHuti for her discoveries. "They find me; I have clients from all over the state. They find out about me by word of mouth," she said. Her upholstery business is a one-woman operation, with her husband, Bill, helping at night, and it will probably stay that way. Sofas, chairs, love seats, foot stools, boat seats, car seats and even airplane seats, she does them all. "Anything that can be cov­ ered," she said, "I cover." "If they have good frames to begin with, I'll cover them. But I tell my clients, I don't do cheap things. I rebuild them from the frame up, and a good fabric will last 20 years," she remarked. She has hundreds of sam­ ples to choose from and part of her service is to give advice on what will look good on a particular piece. Sometimes, she is called on to reupholster items when the homeowner goes with a different decor, or has redecorated a room, she noted. "I did ail of Sam's Joints — the booths, bar stools and chairs," she said, "and all of the booths at the Middle Villa Inn." Also, the furnishings of the new offices of Drs. Showerman and Engel all were done by Judy. Her business used to slow down in July and August be­ cause the people were at the lakes, "but now I get things page 16 from them to do," she said, so there is no 'slack* season. In fact, she's booked three months ahead. When she had more time, she enjoyed teaching an upholstery class in an adult education class in Hastings. Something that has been happening in her building for years is oil painting classes, taught on Monday afternoons and evenings, with Barb Olsen teaching the beginning artists, and Pat Corson lead­ ing the advanced painters, she said. Judy said she can "see" how a piece will look when she has finished refinishing or re­ upholstering it, and enjoys all of the work to bring it to what she envisions. "It’s a feeling of accom­ plishment when you get it done. It's a good feeling; I en­ joy it," she said. Hours for Zig Zag Upholstery are from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday. For more information, call Judy at 795-3933. Business & Industry 1991 SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT to THE HASTINGS BANNER K mart is the anchor store for the strip moll on West State Street in Hastings. Mall merchants agree year has been successful J-Ad Graphics News Service The concept of a mall in Hastings apparently has struck pay dirt, according to a half dozen merchants whose businesses dot the muchanticipated Hastings strip mall. Merchants along the mall, which opened in 1990, say the first 12 months of business have been financially sound. They credit the success of a number of reasons, including their location, big name at­ tractions such as Kmart and Eberhard’s, the need for a mall concept in Hastings and customer service. “Everything is wonder­ ful,” said Fashion Bug first assistant manager Barb Ed­ monds. "We love it, it's booming. We’re having a great time." While all the optimism may not match that, the mood of the merchants is extremely positive. The manager of the Country Post, the first store to open at the mall last June 13, Brian Steinberg, said the first year has met expectations. "It’s gone extremely well for us,” he said. "I think peo­ ple are happy a store like us is here. The customer base for us has been pretty nice.” Added Eberhard Assistant Manager Steve Pierce: “Business has been going fine, great. We’re doing what we expected.” The merchants said the two main reasons for the success are, No. 1, the mix of businesses, and No. 2, the The huge sign oustide the mail lists four of the tenants. idea of one-stop shopping. People like the idea of family shopping where the car is parked and shoppers head in their own direction. "It’s a lot more convenient for people,” said Pierce. “They can get what they want in one location. Effect-wise, that’s been very positive for us.” Barbara Sassin of Radio Shack said that business tries to cultivate the customer who planned to make two or three stops at the mall. "We encourage Lhe walk-in person,” she said. The merchants said the two main reasons for the success are, No. 1, the mix of businesses, and, No. 2, the idea of one-stop shopping. People like the idea of family shopping where the car is parked and shoppers head in their own direction. “It's a lot more convenient for people," said Pierce. "They can gel what they want in one location. Effect-wise, that’s been very positive for us.” Barbara Sassin of Radio Shack said that business tries to cultivate the customer who planned to make two or three stops at the mall. "We encourage the walk-in person,” she said. The merchants said they can compete with downtown by offering variety, a better pro­ duct line, lower prices and customer service. Steinberg said that for the Country Post to compete with other Hastings businesses, it must provide the basics. Without them, customer trade will wind up elsewhere. He said knowing what type of clientele also helps in at­ tracting them. "We have to provide good competition in hardware and customer service," he said. "That’s our main focus. We don’t want people fending for themselves. “We focus on rural, do-ityourself type people. Those people who are out doing their own work. And we've been well-received by that type of person.” Few businesses do that as well as Kmart. Manager Ron Beachnau said his 75,00-square-foot. depart­ ment store — a Barry County first — is extremely content with ils first year in Hastings. “We're very happy with how things have gone,” he said. “We're still in the learn­ ing process in getting the right merchandise in the store. Especially now with summer. We don’t know what to expect.” Another big factor in the popularity of the mall is hav­ ing two well-respected "name” businesses, Kmart and Eberhard’s, as headline attractions. The other managers like the idea of hav­ ing two major attractions at the mall. The two lend strong gate appeal as well as adding to what the merchants perceive as an already solid mix of businesses. “It’s a good mix,” said Steinberg. “Kmart acts as a magnet and Eberhard helps." Adding variety helps keep at least one of the stores in business. Hook’s Pharmacy competes with five other phar­ macies in Hastings and manager Mark Ross said if his store didn't have different products, the customer would have plenty of other choices. "Business has been going well,” he said. "The com­ munity lias received the store well. A lot of people have commented on the type of store we run." Ross said that from what he can perceive, the mall meets most of what the public wants. And, more important, ex­ pects. He’s happy the com­ munity seemingly can support six pharmacies. "It’s hard to say (for all ’he stores) because I don't know what’s going on," he said. “But everybody seems to be holding on. Each pharmacy ha» a different feel, the customer knows that, and that's part of the reason." Beachnau said having the mall located out of the im­ mediate downtown area is also a reason for the success. The mall concept has obviously gone over big in Hastings. “I think there was a need." he said. "We've heard a lot of comments from people who stay in Hastings rather than going to Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo or Lansing. We draw customers from all over Barry County, not just Hastings." “It’s a lot more convenientfor people. They can get what they want in one location. Effect-wise, that’s been very positivefor us. ” -Steve Pierce Hastings Savings &Loan is serving you better than ever before. At Hastings Savings & Loan, people like you are our business, and becuase of you, our business has grown and prospered into one of the healthiest financial institutions in the nation. We thank you for your confidence and support and will continue to provide the quality service you have been accustomed to. □ Safe Deposit Boxes □ Home Mortgage Loans □ Equity Line of Credit □ Passbook Savings Accounts □ Statement Savings Account □ Money Market Certificates □ Super Now Accounts □ Savings Certificates □ Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) □ Home Improvement Loans □ Installment Loans □ Money Market Accounts □ Drive Up Window Stop In today at HASTINGS SAVINGS & LOAN and ask for details of these and our many other services. YouTI find friendly people who can help you reach your dreams for today and tomorrow. Hastings Savings fir Loan MAIN OFFICE 201 East Stale St mat. Hastings, Michigan 616-945-9561 Monday • Thursday: 9:00 am to 4 30 pm Friday: 9 00 am to 5 30 pm Saturday: 9 00 am to noon Judy Hoff arranges some of lhe things in her antique shop that might have been in your great, great grandmothers house. ^DIC Insured BRANCH OFFICE 802 Fourth Avenue. Lake Odessa. Mchqan 616-374 8849 HOURS Monday - Wednesday: 9 00 am to 4 30 pm Friday 9 00 am to 5 30 pm. Thursday & Saturday- 9 00 am to noon Muting into a Nt* Era of f’toplt Setting rtopic The middle section of the mall structure is taken up by the Fashion Bug, Radio Shack and the Movie Outpost. page 17 �Business A Industry 1991 Business & Industry 1991 SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT to THE HASTINGS BANNER CAVIN Chevrolet-Bulck-PontiaC'Ceo, inc. — has grown with the times! Bill Gavin purchased the auto dealership from Leo VerLinde in 1982. At that time, there were 9 employees. Bill now employs 22 people and continues to grow and progress with the community. Bob’s Gun and Tackle is a business for pleasure by Todd Tubergen Staff Writer For the Hayes family of Hastings, fishing and hunting are more than just fun. They are a way of life. So when father Bob, wife Wilma, sons Sieve and Larry and daughters Deb and Cindy offer words of advice on tackling the great outdoors, you can be pretty sure they know what they’re talking about. Bob Hayes is the owner of Bob's Gun and Tackle on M-37 west of Hastings. Hunters and fisherman from all over Michigan, the Midwest and Canada have been searching for the familiar wooden sign for 30 years now. Hayes chuckles when he remembers the start of the family business. "I started the business in frustration,” he said. "Everybody wanted to start their own business back then, but I didn’t have the money. I worked in a factory and began selling equipment out of my car to co-workers." The business steadily began to grow, eventually displaying the largest selection of guns in the state. Today, the store houses between two and three thousand Jifferent models of guns, as well as a wide selec­ tion of archery, fishing and camping gear. Hayes also dabbled in the marine business as well, a practice that was discontinued 14 years ago. Over the last three years he has once again begun selling canoes and small boats. Hayes said he is just meeting the demands of his clientele. “We arc all sportsman ourselves,” he said of his family. "We field test much of ihc equipment before wc put it on the shelf. Wc know what works and what doesn’t. We’ve been there before.” Hayes says that his store features firearms designed for the smallest game in Michigan, such as squirrels, to the largest game in Africa, Doug Peterson (left) and Steve Hayes display some of the store's wide range of archery equipment. The new 2400 sq. ft. showroom and office area provides you with a comfortable and convenient atmosphere to purchase your vehicle with one of our experienced sales staff. An on-site target range appeals to prospective buyers even elephants. The store car­ ries all the supplies a hunter might need for a hunting trip to Canada or the western United States. Hayes, who is planning a bear hunting excursion to Montana in the next few weeks, has bagged lots of dif­ ferent game in various loca­ tions, including caribou, antelope, elk, moose, wolf, nilgai and bison. He said that deer and elk can be the most challenging game because of their elusiveness. “They make for an exciting trophy, with all the different antler configurations,” he said. "But we very much respect the game. I think all sportsmen respect the game they hunt. Not all hunters do." Hayes said the essence of the sport of hunting has changed in recent years, and has changed for the better. "There are a lot of serious, caring hunters out there,” he said. "The sport of hunting has become more mature, with more of an emphasis on sportsmanship. Also, technology has given us im­ provements in the accuracy and efficiency of the guns. People are becoming more particular in what they want.” Recent developments in muzzle-loading rifles and shotguns with rifle barrels, as well as technological im­ provements in ammunition, have altered the face of the sport within the past decade. Hayes said sportsman do their part in checking game popula­ tion, and they do it in a humane way. “When the game gets too thick, it presents safety, economic and health Bob's Gun and Tackle carries over 2,000 different firearms. P»el? Come in and see the new Chevy cars and trucks, Buicks, Pontiacs and Geos and the large selection of used vehicles! Rated by cm as one of the "HIGHEST RATED STORES " IN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION! 5800 sq. ft. service department with 24 stalls. Both the body shop and service department are equipped with all the • latest mechanical tools to help service our customers. Bob Hayes nabbed this American Bison on a trip to South Dakota in 1983. hazards,” he said. "They need to be harvested. When the deer population gets too large, it increases the threat of disease. Then the animals die a much more agonizing death." Hayes said that he is frightened by the recent behavior of animal rights ac­ tivists, as well as the introduc­ tion of recent firearms legisla­ tion such as the “Brady Bill.” “The animal rights activists get carried away,” he said. "We eat beef, pork and poultry, and when those animals are harvested, they don't stand a ghost of a chance of survival. Out in the wild, they at least have a chance. As long as we have sportsmen, we’ll have the species." Of particular concern to Hayes is the recent forms of legislation designed to control the sale of firearms. He said people get killed and robbed by handguns, and the legisla­ tion is not fair to sportsmen who abide by the law. “It’s a form of harass­ ment,” Hayes said. "I agree that people who purchase guns ought to be checked out. 1 would support that. But the ’Brady Bill* is definitely a form of harassment.” Hayes also said that people sometimes fail to realize that a substantial part of the money raised by the sale of hunting licenses is used to help save endangered species, as well as other noble causes such as feeding herds arid paying con­ servation officers. He cited work done by organizations such as the Na­ tional Wild Turkey Federation as prime examples of a coor­ dinated effort to support species facing extinction. "It is important to provide education on the safe handling of guns," said Hayes, who added that Bob’s Gun and Tackle has an on-site shooting range so customers can test fire their equipment before purchasing. "A lot of gun dealers are portrayed as shady, greasy-haired low­ lifes, when the fact is that most are good, law-abiding citizens.’’ Hayes insists that hunters in Michigan have a very low fatality rate, probably because they are better educated than hunters in most other states. He said that Michigan is special for sportsmen because there arc more areas to hunt. As far as the near future, Hayes sees the deer and turkey herds remaining strong, but he sees a gradual leveling off of firearm sales. He adds that more and more sportsman will take up bow hunting. Hayes said that his business will adapt to the changes. One recent step in that direction was a recent sales course offered by Davenport College, in which 15 of his sales people studied effective and professional selling methods. "Our philosophy in sales is different," he said. "We don’t think only of the money. We try to see what the customers’ desires are and what they need to get the max­ imum enjoyment out of the sport. We feel that is what will keep them coming back." Gavin’s newest addition is the automatic car wash, that offers all the latest equipment and an attendant on duty. There are 4 drive thru stalls (open Mon.-Sat. 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.) and 4 self-serve spray wash stalls (open 7 days a week) for your choice and convenience. The Car wash is Located at 302 Arlington (M-37) GAVIN Chevrolet • Buick • Pontiac • Geo, inc -g North of Middleville on M-37 ft 795-3318 or 891-8151 SERVICE: Monday thru Friday / SALES: Monday thru Saturday prfge'W' CHEVY EALERS �Business & Industry 1991 SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT to THE HASTINGS BANNER Business A Industry 1991 SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT to THE HASTINGS SANNER Barry County Telephone Company...continued from page 11 Total Percentage of Premiums by State Hastings Mutual sees rising sales from commitment to Midwest by Jeff Kaczmarczyk ' Staff Writer The 1990 census shows people and companies are heading west from the cold winter climates of the North­ east and Midwest to the sun­ shine states in the South and West. But Hastings Mutual In­ surance is one company that’s quite comfortable stay­ ing right where it is. With roughly 80 percent of its business in Michigan and about 10 percent in both Ohio and Indiana, Hastings Mutual is committed to re­ maining in the "rust belt" as president and chief executive officer Charles F. Johnson puts it "We have a highly skil.ed work force, significant agri­ culture as an industry, and tourism and recreation are very important," he said. "We think there will be a slow, steady resurgence in this area," he said. "It won't be dramatic, but it will be slow and steady." Proof positive comes from talking a look at the 106year-old firm's track record for the past five years - a record that shows 15 percent gains in sales in the past two years and steady progress in the other years. Sales rose 15 percent for the second year in a row with premiums written jumping from $94.3 million in 1989 to $108.9 million in 1990. The gains came primarily from new policies being written and not from rising rates. "That's a significant rate of Charles F. Johnston growth in an industry that is showing single-digit in­ creases," he said. "It does create some logis­ tical problems for us in meeting services," he said. "But it's a problem you like to have." Despite a good year in new sales, losses also rose in claims filed. "There was more loss from storms in 1990 than In the previous four years, and ’here was a significant number of major fires," he said. "It was not good in one respect, but better in others." In the insurance industry, you never know when a dis­ aster will strike, like the March 27 storm that blan­ keted Michigan just two months ago. "Absent that storm, we would have an underwriting gain so far," he said. Still, the company projects a solid gain this year as well. Johnson expects to see a gain in assets from $158 million last year to roughly $178 million in 1991. "We still feel we have po­ sitioned ourselves to see a gain in 1991,” he said. "We’re not doing this yet, but we have a switch that will let you dial in the number you want to call, store it and check the line. If it’s not busy, it will then send the number and let the phone ring. If it’s busy, it won’t send the number and tie up the line," said Crandall. "We’re ready for it now but it depends on the network providers. We have great hopes that it will come this year yet." Another accessory feature is the "warn line" that can assist in summoning help. "If someone is hurt and un- ■ 79.9% Michigan 3 11.1% Ohio □ 9.2% Indiana Source: Hastings Mutual Insurance Total Value of Premiums Written able to dial, all they have to do is get the phone off the hook and if it's not dialed 30 seconds later, it will automat­ ically dial a predetermined number," said Crandall. The teen line gives the cus­ tomer distinctive ringing one for mom or dad and an­ other for the teenager. Telephone systems have become so sophisticated that local telephone operators have become obsolete. "If you dial for the operator, you'll probably end up talking to somebody in Saginaw," he said. The company also boasts walk-up counter service, while the entire operation is staffed by about 19 people, including Crandall, Plant Manager Jim Bender and Office Manager Frank Bindi. Six long distance carriers contract with Barry County telephone. They are MCI, Metronet, U.S. Sprint, AT&T, CTI and Litel. In all, the company handles from 13,000 to 20,000 long distance calls per day, or about 100,000 a month and 10 local calls for every long distance call. M-37 Expan*i<m...coiiti ued from page 16 Hastings Mutual Insurance is Barry County’s largest employer in an office setting. The company's 1990 payroll topped $6 million. Much of it is spent locally by employees living in Hastings and Barry County. Total Assets 1986-90 □ 1990 *108,954,000 □ 1989 *94,347,000 ■ 1988 *81,837,000 ■ 1987 *75,840,000 ■ 1986 *71,768,000 Source: Hastings Mutual Insurance $200 million Mutual, cont. "We buy a good many goods and services locally in the normal course of busi­ ness," Johnson said. Although Hastings Mutual employees moved into a three-story addition last July that added 97,500 square feet of space to the firm, Johnson does not expect an equal ex­ pansion in business. "We're writing everything 92 Source: Hastings Mutual Insurance ■ 1986 $99,233,000 □ 1989 $141,833,000 0 1987 $111,181,000 □ 1990 $151,130,000 □ 1988 $120,686,000 Officials at Hastings Mu­ tual remain concerned about the future of auto insurance reform in Michigan. The state's celebrated no-fault in­ surance program is widely admired across the country, but movements continue to arise to change the system. "There are ongoing at­ tempts to improve, reform and change private passenger auto insurance in Michigan," he said. "The unfortunate part is it's a Cadillac system. The law says what we can write, and the law says you must The entire third floor at Hastings Mutual Insurance has been left vacant until the buy." space is needed in the future. While certain minor repairs are needed, a major restructur­ ing would not be good for ei­ ther the insurance industry or the consumer, Johnson said. "The price of auto insur­ ance is high, too high. I'd like to sec it lowered," he said. "But the price can only be lowered if the costs are lowered." "The way is to give people a choice in the amount of coverage they have or to find a way to reduce loss cost." Johnson blamed rising medical costs as the chief reason for rising insurance rates. The Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association, which is a state-mandated pool of money that covers people se­ riously hurt in auto acci­ dents, opened in 1978 by as­ sessing $3 per insured car in Michigan. By 1985 the as­ Janet Boulter is one of many Hastings Mutual Insurance employees who works sessment rose to $12, and it in a quiet cubicle since the company completely remodeled its building last year. is now $101 per car in 1991. The 240 to 250 people who work at the company’s main headquarters at 404 E. "It's projected to reach Woodlawn Ave. operate 163 on-line computer terminals and 34 personal $1,000 a year per car in computers. 1991," he said. "They have page 20 to do something, but they’re going to have to change the system." Every dollar of the assess­ ment is forwarded by the in­ surance companies to Lans­ ing. The companies make no profit by handling the trans­ action. "People want the best, and you can't blame them," he said. "But people don't al­ ways need the best." The high cost of car repair also takes its toll on rising auto insurance rates. Replacement parts usually cost much more than the original parts, meaning it can cost twice as much to replace a car part by part than to tuy die original car. Rising costs are forcing companies out of the state, he said. "We have a slow steady procession of companies moving out of Michigan," he said. "They don't want to write auto, and they're cool to homeowners." In 1990 about 31 percent of the Hastings Mutual's business was in private auto insurance. Another 21 per­ cent was in homeowners in­ surance and 15 percent was in farm insurance. The remain­ ing 67 percent was in com­ mercial and business cover­ age, including workman's compensation and liability insurance. "Probably 56 percent of our growth in 1990 was from automobile insurance," he said. "Another 20 percent of the growth came in work­ man's compensation." The commercial business sector, especially small man­ ufacturing and small to medium-size retail compa­ nies, has been growing in re­ cent years. Hastings Mutual plans to seek more business in that line. Despite uneasiness over savings and loan failure and rumors of bank failures, Johnson said the insurance industry is in sound shape. "We are not an S & L cri­ sis waiting to happen," he said. "Since the mid 70s, through last year, there have been fewer property and casu­ alty insurance company fail­ ures than savings and loan failures in one year." Banks are required to keep 6 to 10 percent capital to back its liabilities, but insur­ ance companies are required to keep 30 percent Insurance companies also tend to be more conservative in their investments. "We don't invest in real es­ tate," he said. "We invest in U.S. Treasury notes, state is­ sues, bonds and a little in common stocks." Hastings Mutual currently employs 280 full- and part­ time employees. About 35 to 40 work in other parts of the state. The rest are employed at the main headquarters on Woodlawn Avenue, making Hastings Mutual the city's largest employer in an office setting. The firm’s 1990 payroll topped $6 million, with a large chunk of it being spent locally by employees living in Hastings and Barry County. we're equipped to write at the moment,” he said. The only anticipated changes are in variations in policies to meet customer need. "New wrinkles, bells and whistles," he joked. "We're just doing what we need to do to stay one-half step ahead of the competition." Long-range plans call for the company to expand into other Midwest states, but nothing has been carved in stone yet. "We're now in an extensive planning procedure, looking ahead three to five years," he said. "Five years is a long way out in this business. Even three years is a long way because the dynamics change." "We intend to be a larger factor in the state and in the region in the insurance busi­ ness," he said. But businessmen point out that the township needs more tax base for revenues, and that commercial development, most logically along the highway, would supply those revenues without adding to the overcrowding of area schools or requiring numerous septic systems or adding to traffic problems like a residential development would. If the township changes the land use plan, then it also would be obligated to find another area of the township for high density development, in keeping with state regulations, VanderPloeg pointed out. Then the commission must decide where this kind of development would best fit in the township. At least one of the questions should be answered soon, as the township's advisory committee hopes to have some answers about the sewer issue within two months, said Committee Chaiiman Gordon Jousma. But faced with the complicated problem of what should "go in" along the highway, the commission agreed to discuss with the Township Board the idea of hiring a consultant firm to help plan how the M-37 corridor should be developed in Caledonia once the expansion project is completed. "One of the goals when we put together the plan was to avoid hundreds of curb cuts, the '28th Street' look," said Dunn. He reminded the commission that it had already discussed requiring service roads and encouraging "green space" to avoid the clutter and congestion of 28th Street. He said he thought hiring a consultant would help the commission "paint a picture" of what the corridor should be. Then the commission could answer the requests of developers and businessmen without long delays and without making the mistakes of other communities which had faced the problem of controlling and planning the development along a busy highway in a growing community. The widening of M-37 is a necessary evil in the eyes of most Caledonia residents. But the ramifications of that project, beyond alleviating some of the traffic congestion, remain a series of thorny issues for Caledonia Township. Since Hastings Mutual Insurance Company • INSURANCE INSURANCE I • _ • - ' • Why Are Auto Rates Higher Some Places Than Others? 1. Price your insurance before you buy your dream car.. . some models cost more to insure than others The simple answer is experience. For example, statewide, one out of every 181 cars is stolen each year. However, in metropolitan areas, this can increase to a whopping one out of every 20 cars! The cost of auto repairs may vary as much as 30% and differences in medical costs are even higher. To avoid fore- • ing everyone to pay for problems in other areas of the state, companies have developed state-approved territolies which are used for setting fair rates based on each territory's own “• experience. -• > How Can I Cut My Auto Insurance Rates? 2. Coordinate your auto coverage with your health and accident policies 3. Consider higher deductibles on colli­ sion and comprehensive ... tor older cars, consider dropping these coverages altogether 4. Ask your agent about a more eco­ nomical type of collision coverage 5. Drive carefully . . . traffic tickets and at-fault accidents can cost you! 6 Consult with your agent to explore all your options Your Silent Partner For Over 100 Years. Continued next page p«a«2i �WtCILL SUFFLLMLHl IO THE HAtTIWO, Business & Industry 1991 MECIAL SUPPLEMENT to THE HASTINGS BANNER Business A Industry 1991 Wren Funeral Home^axAwgA The new Wren Funeral Home, located on the corner of M-43 and Woodlawn, encompasses more than 9,000-square-feet of space. David and Kathryn Wren hope the building can open sometime in the month of June. June opening eyed for new Wren Funeral Home by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Beautiful and finest arc words being used to describe the stately and spacious Wren Funeral Home nearing completion on the comer of Nonh Broadway (M-43) and Woodlawn Ave. in Hastings. The new one-level brick building, accessible to the handicapped, has a colonial design and three porticos. It retains a tranquil charm while including features that are the latest in modern technology. The more than 9,000square-foot building has a gracious facade and two chapels, one that seats 250 and the other 100. The basement of the structure contains an equal amount of square footage. A 12-foot cathedral ceiling greets visitors at the front entrance. The desigr of the building allows for up to six reposing rooms, if needed. "No other funeral home will be better equipped," said Dave Wren who owns the business with his wife Kathryn. "Every convenience has been included and no ex­ pense spared." "Our number one priority is to serve each family with dignity, respect and quality funeral services at a time when it is needed most," he said. The tasteful interior has been decorated in light and neutral shades that are soft and appealing. Dave and Kathryn color-coordinated the entire building and she was in charge of the decorat­ ing. Six different kinds of mu­ sic will filter through the building from the most ad­ vanced background music system available, National Music Service. "They now have a new concept, (the Musical Pres­ ence Program) which is ad­ ministered through what they call the music distribu­ tion control center. This is a unit we have in the funeral home which allows appro­ priate, yet different, music to play in six different areas of the funeral home simultane­ ously to establish the perfect and most comforting atmo­ sphere." The control center is engi­ neered to use compact disk technology and advanced de­ sign. The service offers up to 10 hours of non-repetitous music. "Music can be very com­ forting for families," Wren said, noting its therapeutic value. A clergy library and music room are incorporated into the structure. That’s where organist Donna Buehl will play during services when requested by families. A 60by 40-inch window with an This is the foyer area of the new Wren Funeral Home, where Ed Backe and son Steve work on finishing details. etched design, created in Newaygo, will be placed be­ tween the music room and the chapel. Pastors may meet privately with family members in that room, too, Wren said. A large public lounge where vending machines are available for purchasing bev­ erages and snacks is a new feature for a funeral home. "Families and friends will have the opportunity to move away just a little bit from the visiting area to this room where they can relax a little bit," Wren said of the lounge. Continued next page The new structure has been a long time dream of thing amiss in any part of the Wrens and their family. the building. "It's something that I've "It's the finest technology thought about during the 25 available. It will be moni­ years I’ve been here and even tored better than if we were beyond that when I first living there." started in funeral service to Backe Construction Co. of someday offer the finest in Hastings is the general con­ facilities to families," he tractor of the project. said. The versatility of the "When this is all done, it's chapel areas in the new dedicated to the people of building are important to Hastings and Barry County." Wren. "The design of the entire "Both of these chapels are building was something that flexible in the fart that they I did. I knew the building I can be changed over to wanted. I knew the rooms I reposing rooms. The main, wanted there...We understand large chapel offers three that the service we provide reposing areas for visitation. to the community is a ser­ We can have three visita­ vice no one really wants to Ed Backe tions going on in that same Continued, page 29 room at the same time and on the front the families are separated with special soundproofing that we’ve done. The small chapel is also a reposing room. "We have the ability to have four reposings at the same time, if needed. That doesn't happen that often, but there are many occasions in our service to this com­ munity where we will be \ APPETIZERS servicing four or five fami'• NACHOS REGULAR lies at the same time, probaE>tra nwpy «*“?• rrfnrt bran, md oxlieil ihcrae bly visiting *•’“ not —• offering aa wichino NACHOS period at the same time but tion room is adjacent to that many times we do have at room. The business office is least two visitations going NACHOS SUPREME near the front entrance. on and sometimes three. The new funeral home This building will accom­ "will have the most modern QUESO FUNDIDO modate that very well. and up-to-date preparation "If needed, we can also room that you can possibly have two additional reposing have today," Wren said. CHIPS AND CHEESE rooms. So if there is a need Our »try ctiip, iwtill* chip, .mtrtd wtth oxlird A special entrance and we can have six visitations separate rooms, with facili­ QUESADILLA going on at the same time. ties for water, for flower de­ The building gives us that livery have been included in opportunity." the rear of the structure. GUACAMOLE AND CHIPS Finishing touches such as And when the local Our lp««l 4rp Mrrrd carpeting are being installed com lofliUra florists aren't open, the new inside the building, but be­ facility will offer flowers on cause outdoor work on the the premises for the conve­ grounds will be at the mercy nience of family and visi­ of the weather, he is not sure tors. Wren is developing a A LA CARTA r —with ----------------, of local of an exact completion date, plan the help WET BURRITO ■ SMALL - • -----------------offer rr— florists to cooperatively Wren hopes to be able to the flowers. open the new facility someA sophisticated and comtime in the month of June. Meal « chertan p»u« prehensive 24-hour moniWren has owned a funeral tored fire and security system home in Hastings at 502 S. WET BURRITO • LARGE All n**1 (V«f •« <h*k«n) has been installed on the Jefferson since 1978. That Braiu plui brafo* <*-* firm has a 130-year history. premises and can detect anyAUbuM Two courtyards flank the front entrance of the new fu­ neral home. They reflect Wren’s love of the outdoors and his wry "to bring the outdoors in." Two large windows over­ looking the courtyards will "make it a little more restful for folks and offset the feel­ ing of confinement. As they move through the building they can look out at the courtyards and even have the ability to go out and sit in the courtyards if they want. This was a unique experience as far as our architects are concerned." The one-acre, lighted park­ ing lot, which can accom­ modate about 100 cars, has concrete pavement. Two of the three porticos are drivethrough to provide cover for visitors in inclement weather. One of the "finest" under­ ground sprinkling systems has been installed to maintain the landscaping. A special arrangement room is part of the building’s interior, where families can meet with Wren to plan the type of funeral they want. A large casket selec- and son Steve of Backe Construction Co. put some finishing touches entrance. Come to the Mexican Connexion for Authentic CHIMICHUNGA DINNERS CHEF SALAD STEAK A LA CR1OLLA AVOCADO SALAD CARNE GUISADA WET BURRITO DINNER EL NINO Son tw omon, k-rwra ind (.11 wripped up) TOSSED SALAD......................... CHIMICHUNGA DINNER HARD SHELL TACO.................. Tradition,! crupy f,a,d •‘,h ENCHILADAS DINNER SOFT SHELL TACO.................. You, <hOK< oCimdir IW «• mm toiulU, fitted TACO DINNER (1) SOUPS MEXICAN TAMALE DINNER HOT CHIU...................... HOT CHIU WITH CHEESE CHILE RELLENO DINNER VEGETABLE CARNE CON CHILE BROCCOLI . 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DESSERTS C1EUTOUNDO......... . •- • SUNDAES TACO SALAD COD DINNER......... . • • • ••— ELEPHANT EARS BABY TACO SALAD your very best!" (616) 945-3967 • COFFEE MEXICAN PIZZA ’We make you look PHOTOGRAPHY HOT CHOCOLATE rwpc •ranaonmc* Together Steve. Elaine, and Cindy represent over 40 years of experience in photography and commitment to this community. They wish to thank you for your continued support as we all progress into the '90s! 436 West State Street, Hastings LEMONADE TOSTADA As their business has grown. White's Photography has decided to focus on service to their customers as a number one priority. Thus they have announced that Cindy White is joining their full time staff to help reach this goal. WHITE'S DIET COKE to ‘Great Mexican Food Always” 131 S. JEFFERSON ST. ourioodn made of the HASTINGS, Ml 49058 freshest For Foot Coomlonco of Toko-out: ingredients This spacious hallway offers views of two courtyards and runs lenghth-wise through the front of the A workman installs a security and lire monitoring system, which will have 24-hour monitoring throughout the building. page 22 building. RESTAURANTS page 23 945-4403 available. - hours - Monday-Saturday 11 am-8:30 pm Friday 11 am 9 pm �Business A Industry 1991 Business A Industry 1991 SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT to THE HASTINGS BANNER »PtCI»U SUPPLEMENT Io THE HASTINGS BANNER Pennock Hospital seeking approval of 4 million dollar expansion and renovation project in Hastings by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Pennock Hospital in Hast­ ings has experienced its most successful year, said Chief Executive Officer Dan Hamilton. That success isn't due to one or two factors but to a full circle of thrusts that are continuing to multiply suc­ cesses. Unlike many other small hospitals, Pennock Hospital is now ranked in the top 10% of the nation's finan­ cially successful hospitals, he said. That designation was given by a national ac­ counting firm. "Our margin is a greater percent than 90% of hospi­ tals” throughout the country. While financial success is great, it's just one part of the story. Recruitment of specialized physicians, renovation of the physical aspects of the facil­ ity, improved technology and an increase in patients are vital parts of Pennock's cycle of success. More than $10 million has been invested in the hospital in the last four years. TT.it continual in­ vestment has paid off in im­ proved capabilities and pa­ tient care. More improvements are in the wings. Pennock plans to file a certificate of need with the state June 3 to seek ap­ proval of a S4 million pro­ ject That project calls for an expansion of the surgical suite to provide two new larger operating rooms, a renovation of the recovery area and expansion and reno­ vation of the obstetrics de­ partment. For obstetrics, hospital of­ ficials want to provide an area with private rooms where a p .tient would spend her entire hospital stay in that room during labor, de­ livery and postpartum care. The rooms would be like the birthing rooms in other hospitals. Hamilton said because Pennock hasn't had that option some prospective patients have gone to other hospitals. Pennock, however, will still maintain traditional ob­ stetric services for those who prefer them. Hamilton expects it will take about four months for state officials to make a de­ cision on Pennock's request for the project. Once ap­ proved, he anticipates a spring, 1992 start of con­ struction. Completion is tentatively expected in the spring of 1994. The project cost includes funds for a completely new electrical system and back-up electrical generator for the hospital and other equip­ ment. Additional recruitment of specialty physicians has bol­ stered the number of patients served. One of the most re­ cent was the addition of an ear, nose and throat surgeon that can now provide patient care that previously had to be transferred to another hospital. A second internal medicine specialist will be added to the hospital staff Aug. 1 when Dr. Scott Braffeur joins Pennock. That addition will provide for complete 24-hour services in that area. Pennock hay highly trained and skilled techni­ cians besides excellent physicians, Hamilton said. Obtaining the latest types of technology has been a big The exterior of the new Eberhard Supermarket in the Hastings Plaza on West State Street. (File photos) The central registration area has been modernized and expanded. All inpatients, outpatients and emergency patients register here before proceeding to the hospital for service. The desk is located at the location that was previously just for emergencies. Pictured are Linda Falconer, central registration coordinator, and Teri Weeks, registrar. plus for Pennock, too. The recent addition of a perma­ nent CT Scanner has de­ creased the number of pa­ tients who have to be trans­ ferred to other hospitals and would consequently stay there. In the fall, Pennock will also have access to a mobile magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) unit, which uses magnets and radio waves to produce excellent pictures of the internal body. MRI does not involve x-ray. Also in the near future, Pennock will be able to offer cardiac catheterization through use of a mobile lab. In the decade prior to four years ago, Pennock experi­ enced declining usage, Hamilton said, but now that has done a turn around. The number of patients is grow­ ing because people have con­ fidence in the hospital and its competent care as a result of the success cycle of im­ provements and enhance­ ments, he noted. The number of outpatients jumped 10 percent and in-pa­ tients increased by 5 percent during the last year. "What we do here, we do well," said Hamilton. "We are a well respected institu­ tion and medical staff. Moving and growing is no pain for Eberhard Supermarket I I by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer When Eberhard Super­ market moved from its old building to its new location in the Hastings Plaza on West State Street, it justt about doubled in size. Despite the move and ad­ justment, Eberhard Manager Dave Hammond has reported that the supermarket is not experiencing any growing pains. "Business is excellent, and ’vc've had a lot of good cus­ tomer reaction," he said. "Customer reaction has been terrific. "We haven't heard any negative comments," Hammond added. "Usually when you make a change like this you hear some negative things, but we haven't heard anything. People really like the change." After 10 years, Eberhard had outgrown its previous location near the corner of North Broadway and West State Street. "One of the biggest com­ plaints we had was that there wasn't enough space in the old place," said Hammond. With twice 34,000 square feet, the new Eberhard is twice the size of the old store. The additional space has al­ lowed the store to widen its aisles for customer conve­ nience and for improved traffic flow. Eberhard officials have taken advantage of the addi- tional space to to offer a larger selection and expand their services and product lines. There is a delicatessen, bak­ ery and seafood counter in the new store, offering a wide va­ riety of items never offered by Eberhard before. The extra-wide aisles are lined with a larger selection of goods. Most departments doubled in size, while others, such as frozen foods, increased dramatically Eberhard has also added two new product lines, a generic brand, "Price Saver." and "ShurFine," regarded as a top­ quality brand. The price on nearly every item in the store was lowered too, said Hammond. "When we moved to the new store we dropped almost every price in the store and it seems to have worked; busi­ ness has increased," he said. The store, which used to close at 10 p.m., is now open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To man the store's nine checkout counters and to keep pace with increased sales and extended hours, Eberhard has hired about 80 people and hopes to hire more. "We'd like to hire about 10 more baggers," said Hammond. "Our goal is to have complete customer cany-out.” Taking the suggestions of their customers, Eberhard of­ ficials added features such as electric-powered shopping carts, a direct, no-dial tele­ phone to Barry County Transit, shopping carts with infant seats, benches and complementary coffee. The store recently celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting I ceremony, free in-store demonstrations and product samples and prize give-aways that featured a trip to Disneyland. Hammond said his future goals for the store include fur­ ther increasing the variety of goods and services the store offers. Wider aisles increase customer convenience. The old Eberhard supermarket as it looked when it first opened in 1981. Serving the Area for Over 59 Years... The Pennock Health and Fitness Center was relocated to the lower level of the Pennock Professional Building last year. Here, employee Tammy Nemetz, a master’s degreed exercise physiologist, and Dee Lowell, certified athletic trainer work with leg extension equipment. A permanent CT Scanner has been installed at Pennock Hospital. Kim Bolt, registered technologist, views the CT Scanner monitor in the hospital's Scan Room. Eberhard's new in-store bakery offers fresh doughnuts, cookies, breads and sweet rolls. JCPenney opened in Hastings on December 3,1931 and has been serving the Hastings area now for over 59 years. The Hastings store has two floors of merchandise with fashions for the entire family and items for the home. The JCPenney Catalog, now over 24 years old, shows more than 100,000 items. They include everything from shoes to diamonds. Merchandise continues to be fashionably updated and the store maintains its image as the dominant department store in Hastings. Mr. Witker and the entire staff of associates invite you to come in and enjoy the friendly service and quality mer­ chandise of JCPenney. YxJg bekrr) Mtr tlxin aa" JCPenney HOURS. Monday-Friday 10 *.m.4J p.m.; Saturday 9 a m.-5:30 p.m.; Sunday ii a.m.-4 p.m. The medical records department has been expanded. Pictured is Carla Neil, A larger Pennock Hospital Pharmacy has been in use for about two months, director Quality Review Continuing Care/Medical Records. At work are (left Ellen Scobey, head pharmacist, and Kelly Cooper. page 24 Eberhard's new location features a delicatessen ano sea food bar. page 25 DOWNTOWN HASTINGS 1M#. JCPenney Company. Inc. �Business & Industry 1991 SPECIAL BUAALEUEHf io THE HAST I HO, BANNEA mer of 1989. Company of­ fices arc located at 731 S. Grove St. (M-43) in the same building that houses McCormick Enterprises. Fineline’s terminal dispatch, full-servicc garage and 12door dock operation are nearby, across the highway. The company has main­ tained a rather low profile in Delton, but that’s primarily because Fineline trucks cover 48 states, and so the majority of employees are out driving on the roads. "Business is good," said Randy Kluck, company presi­ dent. "Sales are up this year." Kluck, Tom Qualman, vice president of administration, and Eugene Rothenberg, vice president of operations, founded the firm. All three previously had held manage­ ment level positions at Roadway Express, the na­ tion’s largest LTL carrier. Fineline transports every­ thing, from cereal to barbed wire that eventually wound up in Iraq. "We were a carrier of record for Operation Dessert Storm through various contracts," said Ja> Achtcrhoff, vice pres­ ident of sales and marketing. Brochures; that were dis- by Todd Tubergen Staff Writer Frank Tishvon does something every golfer wishes he could do. He owns his own golf course. But Tishvon will be the first person to point out how much work opening and maintaining a course involves. He says it isn’t easy to keep the course in prime playing condition. "It doesn’t matter if one person is playing it or hun­ dreds," he said. “You still have to water the course and cut the fairways and greens every day." Fineline services 48 states and one-third of its business involves trips to and from California. Some of the employees at the terminal, garage and dispatch center are shown here with company president tributed during the war, ask­ ing Iraqis to surrender were trucked in the U.S. by Fineline. A general commodities hauler, one-third of the firm’s business is related to trans­ porting food, one-third to durable goods, such as furni­ ture, and the other third to non-durable goods, such as paper products. "The one thing that we won't handle is anything that is a threat to the environment, like hazardous materials." Achtcrhoff said. "Our customer base is very diversified. A lot of carriers single in on one industry, but what happens is then you live and die with that industry, you feel the full impact of it." Fineline credits its ability Randy Kluck. Next to him are Rick Seelhoff, Terry Thornton, Marv Dunn, Jim ~ ' Rodgers, Jerry Anderson and Rod Freeman. to provide quick deliveries with freight intact, specialized service, competitive rates, an emphasis on safety and more to its success. Its goal has been to improve on the weak­ nesses within the trucking in­ dustry. "We’re more effective, more streamlined, therefore more efficient at delivering goods over long distances than any­ one we’re aware of," Kluck said. "Our biggest success and growth have been by word of mouth from our customers to other customers, so you try to focus energies and efforts on servicing and finding ways Continued, page 27 D/^Z WOODLANDS Sales and Service The dispatch room is the pulse of the company, where employees like Marv Dunn (left) and Jerry Anderson serve as liasions between customers and truckers, keeping tabs on exactly where shipments are while in transport. During a recent month, employees here handled 6,002 telephone calls. Simplicity Barry County s Only Dealer We offer sales and parts, and service all makes U44AUL Agent for truck and trailer rental. OPEN: Mon.-Sat. 8:30-5:30 good condition from the start," he said of the original nine holes. "But it gradually got better year by year.” He opened a second nine in the late 60s. The main pro­ blem he encountered in those early years was the substantial task of watering the fairways and greens. Tishvon used a manual sprinkling system at first, but when a third nine was added in 1985, decided to add automated sprinkling systems. The new system involved drilling wells over 250 feet deep. They also added three 945-9673 ... RiCiiaTCi WOOdland - s’’""- 948-2681 Fineline's main office is located on M-43 in Delton. Standing in front of the building are (from left) Shirley Cornelius, Jay Achterhoff, vice president of sales ■ and marketing; Linda VanLent, Joes Postma, Steve Whitaker and Randy Kluck president. page 26 The clubhouse overlooks the 9th green on the Gold. Yankee Springs G.C. has three nine-hole courses. more wells for drinking water out on the course and a flush toilet with a shelter. In hind­ sight, Tishvon is glad he made all of those investments. Evan Seifert, who began working at the course as a 12-year-old and now manages the club along with Brenda Gilbert, says the golf business is better than ever. "Business is really boom­ ing," Seifert said. “It has more than doubled in the last three years." The club is now the home course to more than 700 players in leagues alone. It now has leagues five nights a week and six daytime leagues, as well as a Sunday morning two-man best ball scramble. Tishvon says he also lets area school teams play free of charge and operates a junior program for 9- to 13-year-olds The clubhouse at Yankee Springs G.C. is undergoing a facelift, including $90,000 over the summer. in rennovations to its kitchen. "Wc think that is very im­ portant," Tishvon said. “We hope that by getting the kids interested in golf at an early age we will be establishing a customer base for the future. ’ ’ Seifert said that operating Sisters Fabrics otters a good selection of fabrics, trims, notions and club such as Yankee Springs crafts. Fabrics Include Pendleton Wool, Martin Velvet, Springs, Concord Golf Club is both harder work and V.I.P. Calicos as well as Thompson and Kaufman fabrics. Others and far more expensive than include gingham, broadcoth, craft quilt, gabardine, t-shirt knits, wools, the average person realizes. imitation linen, satin, lace, voile and much, much more. “People fail to realize that golf clubs tend to pay. 10 to 30 cents on the dollar for liability insurance,” he said. “Liablility for any business has increased dramatically, but it is especially high for golf courses where the risk isn’t particularly great.” In addition to liability in­ surance, Seifert said that the club also pays substantial fire, theft and workman’s compen­ sation insurance for its 35 employees. "Running a club is very ex­ pensive,” he contended. "Everyone thinks all the — Photo by Parry Hardin money we take in is profit. Sisters opened for business July 1,1975 at 1075 West Green Street. But we have to cut all the fair­ Just three months later the business moved to Its present location at ways, over 150 acres. This 218 East State Street. Employees are Eileen Pierson, Karen Hardin, year our fertilizer and chemical bill alone will ex­ Virginia Garvey and Janice Conklin. They have 1500 ceed $28,000. square feet of floor space filled with everything you need "But we feel that we for all your sewing. They are open Monday thru operate one of the finest Thursday 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.-7 p.m. public facilities in the area. Saturday 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and are looking forward People drive down here from to helping you with all your sewing needs. Grand Rapids to play and wc even have a league from the Battle Creek area." Tishvon describes the course as a "rolling” layout. The gold course, which Tishvon and Seifert describe as the most difficult of the 218 E. State St. nines, is a 3,222-yard par 36. Hastings, Michigan 49058 Particularly challenging is No. 4, a 427-yard par 4 PHONE dogleg right, with trees on either side of the fairway. The Red nine measures Open; Mon Thuts. 8 *.m.-5:30 p.m. 3,106 yards and is also a par 36, while the White is the shortest of the three and a par 35 at 2,821 yards. Yankee Springs also features a fuil food and bar menu, complete with sand­ P*0«27 Pick-Up Station for Hulst Cleaners Drive Thru Soft Cloth wet wash 307 E. Green St., Hastings Tishvon says that the idea for a golf course on the pro­ perty stemmed from an idea a friend of his had while they were working on a garden on a farm. "Charles Storkan looked around and said, 'This would make a nice golf course.”’ he said. "Two years later I started to build one." Tishvon said he began to take the fencing and an old building on the property down in 1960 and within three years, his dream had become a reality. "The course was not in Everything for Sewing! Simplicity Owned & Operated bv SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT to THE HA8T1NGS BANNER Yankee Spring Golf Club evolves from idea in the ’60s Business is looking up for Delton-based trucking firm by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Starting with a service to market, three young busi­ nessmen have parlayed their talents and energies into a vi­ able local company that soon may have a satellite facility on the west coast. The oldest of the trio was 32 when Fineline Freight ways Inc. set up shop in the summer of 1987 with one tractor and eventually three trailers. "We were very well received by the customer base that we started with -- all two of them," smiled Randy Kluck, Fineline's president. Today, the Delton-based trucking firm has 100 em­ ployees, 35 tractors and 65 trailers and it competes for business head-to-head with multi-billion dollar corpora­ tions. The original three, plus a vice president of sales and marketing, are at the helm of the company, which first opened its doors on the second floor of Tyden Towers, next to Hastings Manufacturing in Hastings. To accommodate the need for additional space, Fineline moved to Delton in the sum- Business A Industry 1991 Yankee Springs G.C. owner Frank Tishvon says the sport of golf is a booming business. Business has more than doubled in the last three years, according to Club Manager Evan Seifert. wiches and full dinners, as well as beer, wine and cocktails. The club is currently undergoing a major facelift. Besides adding a new coat of paint to the clubhouse, Yankee Springs is planning a $90,000 renovation on its din­ ing facilities. The kitchen will close for remodeling on Oct. 1. Management hopes the new renovations will allow the din- ing room to serve approx­ imately 200 people. Then it plans to add more seating. Tishvon, who is a 10-handicap golfer, said the possibility of building a fourth nine is something he has at least casually contrived. "After our renovations are completed, we’re going to look at a fourth nine." he said. "In the back of our minds, it’s there." Delton Trucking Firm...mntinmi to improve service to cus­ tomers," he said. "Obviously, the economy isn’t what it was last year," he noted. "Another thing we felt that’s helped us (to increase sales in spite of it) is when times get rough, people need service more than ever... We all do. You have less sources for that service, so you have to find ways to be even better in rough times," Kluck said. "We feel that the level of service that we offer, which is transportation-related, is even better than it was last year, just because you focus your efforts on ways to improve. "Don't worry about what’s going on at another company. Concentrate on right here. I think it's made a big differ­ ence for us," be said. Major companies like General Motors, Ford, Coca Cola and General Foods have used Fineline transportation. "It says a lot for us to be able to be looked at by Ford Motor Co. or Wal-Mart to hand their business. They don't give freight to anybody," said Achterhoff. "We’ve brought onions in from California and taken onions from Michigan to California. It still doesn't make sense to us," Kluck laughed. "To this day, I can't discern the difference." Potatoes from Arizona and Vidalia onions from Georgia are some of the shipments they bring into the state. It’s the California connec­ tion that will be Fineline's next biggest thrust. It might seem bizarre that a company from tiny, rural Delton would be considering having a satellite in Los Continued, page 29 �SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT IO THE HASTINGS BANNER Business A Industry 1991 Business A Industry 1991______________ Wren Funeral Home...coaL from page 23 Residential project most ambitious ever locally There is one building already up at the Hanover Village project, with much more to come. The office complex now is home to the Barry Soil and Water Con­ servation District, the Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation District and others. J-Ad Graphics News Service The signs of economic growth in Hastings continue. Coming on the heels of the most ambitious commercial development ever in the city is the community’s largest residential project. The two developments are a little more than two years apart. | McCormick Enterprises, Inc Committed to quality and excellence has continued to grow in 1990-9 McCormick Enterprises, Inc. is a 24 hour millwright sup­ port service with people in the following trades: Millwrights Iron Workers Masons Laborers Sheetmetal workers 6 Carpenters • Bricklayers Working in the following Industries: Food Pulp & Paper Chemical Plants Printing Packaging Waste Water Treatment Plants (Shop) (Office) Bob McCormick, company president, is committed to con­ tinuing the progress of McCormick Enterprises for the better­ ment of Barry County and all McCormick Enterprises, Inc. employees. Ph. 616-623-2582 MCCORMK^ ^XlEVORS U U MAINTENA^V The Hanover Village pro­ ject, which will include apart­ ments, duplexes, commercial buildings and an office com­ plex, received approval this spring from the Planning Commission and the City Council, and plans arc pro­ ceeding apace. It can be compared and con­ trasted with the recent com­ pletion of the strip mall on West State Street, which has taken the place of the old Barry County fairgrounds. The plaza, first proposed in 1988, now includes a K mart, an Eberhard supermarket, the Fashion Bug, Radio Shack, Hook’s Drugs, the Country Post and others. With the opening of Eberhard this past spring, the mall is now full. Meanwhile, things are just beginning at Hanover Village, on the south side of town. There is one building already up and running, a pro­ fessional office complex for the Barry County Soil and Conservation Service, the Agriculture Conservation and Stabilization Service and others. And many things are yet to come. While the accent at the strip mall is commercial, the primary focus of Hanover Village will be more places for people to live to meet a need in an area that is growing. With cities such as Grand Rapids from the north. Kalamazoo and Battle Creek from the south and Lansing from the cast moving toward Barry County, more people are taking up residence in a community like Hastings. Developer Truman Dollar of the Alpha Properties In­ vestment Group of Grand Rapids acknowledged that one of the biggest reasons for his firm's interest in creating the project is meeting the housing need. "There is no question that is one of the motivating fac­ tors," he said last winter while proposing plans to the Planning Commission. Besides the professional of­ fice building already in place, the project calls for: Sales-Service ^29 South Grove, Delton, Mich. 49046 page 28 “We want to be good citizens and stewardsfor the city ofHastings. We know we don't have carte blanchefreedom to do just what we want." -Truman Dollar, Developer — An apartment complex for 192 units. — Fifteen duplex lots to house 30 units. - Two 15,000- to 16,000-square-foot office buildings. — A mobile home park for 186 units, including 1,600-square-foot community building with a swimming pool. — About 35,000 square feet of commercial property facing Hanover Street. The project, like the strip mall venture, is full of "firsts" for Hastings. Perhaps the most notable are: — The mobile home park will be the first ever in the community and it will be the first to come under rules spell­ ed out in the city’s new mobile home ordinance. — The approval for rezon­ ing to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) to ac­ commodate the project was the first of its type in the city. It was decided by the Plann­ ing Commission that rather than deal with five different rezoning requests from Alpha Properties, it would be better to have the development fall under the regulations of the city’s new PUD ordinance. City officials contended they would have greater control under the PUD designation. Despite the size of the pro­ ject, some land has been set aside to be left alone, about 2*6 acres of wetlands. Dollar first officially presented plans for the 82-acre project to the Plann­ ing Commission last winter. After a public hearing April with no serious objections, the commission forwarded its recommendation of approval for rezoning from rural residential to Planned Unit Development to the City Council, which followed suit on April 22. The 80-acre site also will include a boulevard that, when finished, will be dedicated to the city. The cost of the project has been estimated at $10 million, and that figure could go higher because the entire development may take as many as 10 years to finish. Dollar has promised that Alpha Properties will work closely with the city and cooperate. He and Police Chief Jeny Sarver and Director of Public Services Mike Klovanich have worked out many details for safety considerations. All utilities at the site will be underground. "We want to be good citizens and stewards for the city of Hastings," Dollar said. “We know we don't have carte blanche freedom to do just what we want.” So, while the strip mall now is a reality on West State Street, plans for accom­ modating from 460 to 490 residences and commercial and office concerns are in place on Hanover With these two projects, there couldn't be better signs of economic progress and growth in a community the size of Hastings. be a part of. When there is a need for you to share in the death of someone, I wanted to provide a facility that would make it as comfort­ able as possible,** Wren said. He plans io have a public two-day open house when the new funeral home is completed. Private tours, by appointment, are always available, he said. Wren's Jefferson Street funeral home, which is for sale, will remain open until after the open house. He has plans to hold a brief memorial farewell service for the cur­ rent building when the move takes place. "We will have a little ser­ vice right here at this (Jefferson Street) funeral home, which will be some­ thing to close the book, the page on this facility here...I want to leave this building in a dignified manner be­ cause there's a lot of tradi­ tion here." At least 6,000 families have come through the fu­ neral home since it first opened at the Jefferson St. location. Formerly, the Leonard-Osgood and Wren Funeral Home, the business was founded in 1861 by the Stebbins family. "So this is a special build­ ing...a lot of memories, a lot of hurt, a lot of love have come through this place. We want to leave it in the. very best way that we can," Wren said. "It has served this community very well for a long time. It's an old friend to a lot of fami­ lies." The new facility is a twophase project. Wren said. “Developing the main facil­ ity will be phase one. There will be a second phase that will come along just as soon as we possibly can. I'm not free to release that informa­ tion at this time. But let me say that when wc get fin­ ished...it’s going to be something very special for our families and this com­ munity." Wren's funeral home is a family business and "we will approach the new facility as a family," he said. No addi­ tional staff will be hired at the present time when the move takes place. The Wrens' son David, a 1990 Hastings High School graduate, has plans to join the family business and carry on the tradition, his father said. Son David is studying pre-mortuary science at Kel­ logg Community College and will be licensed to start resident training at his fa­ ther's business June 1. Daughter Patricia, a 1985 Hastings grad, is an execu­ tive secretary with Foremost Insurance. At the new funeral home, Wren plans to be involved in what he calls 'after care' ser­ vices. "It used to be that our re­ sponsibility really ended at the cemetery and we just moved away from the family and moved on to serve other families. special supplement to the "For generations here we have been involved in pro­ viding the finest 'at need' services and the past several years we have offered 'pre­ need' services...The service of the funeral director in the future is going to be 'after care' services. The new facility will have meeting rooms available for 'after care' support groups at absolutely no charge. Wren will be helping to coordinate support groups. One of the charter board members of Barry Community Hospice, he has taught eight-week courses on death, dying, grief and the funeral through the Community Education Program and for churches. He helps train new Hospice volunteers about such sub­ jects as how the possibility of death can affect a patient. He already has gone be­ yond the funeral in serving families with the library that he has had at the current lo­ cation. That will be a pan of the new facility, too, only more complete. "We have pamphlets, books, audio visual pro­ grams and many of these have been used throughout Barry County and other counties who have invited us to present programs. Wren's library is used by pastors and will include use for "anyone who really needs to have that information." There may be a concern of some people in the commu­ nity that the new beautiful funeral home will greatly af­ fect the cost of services, but Wren is anxious to ease those concerns. "There will always be ser­ vices and merchandise to sat­ isfy all of those who call upon us. regardless of the fi­ nancial circumstances," he said. "In the 130-year history of our firm, the compassionate and caring services that we Hastings banner provide have never or will ever be based upon the cost of the funeral. We are very careful and price conscious in establishing charges to those we serve, always mindful that we are here first to serve," Wren continued. "The main purpose of our new facility is to provide for the most comfort possible to those experiencing a loss and we're rededicating ourselves to that purpose." Old in service, new in fa­ cility is the the way he de­ scribes the forthcoming change. Delton Trucking Firm...continued from page 27 Angles, but about one-third of Fineline's business involves trips to and from California. The company guarantees delivery of California shipments on or before the committed delivery date or the customer doesn't pay, except when delays are caused by "acts of God." Fineline is able to handle speedy deliveries because it delivers direct to customers, without putting freight through a distribution net­ work, officials said. "Most other carriers will transfer and handle a shipment up to seven times before it reaches the end user," Kluck said. The paint was still wet on a machine delivered to one customer. "Our future plans are to continue to improve on our level of service and to open up some facilities outiide the state to more effectively serve customers on a local basis in those cities, primarily the West," he said. Los Angeles has been tar­ geted as the firm's first satel­ lite facility, Achterhoff added. "We’re putting the finishing touches on it. By having a physical base* in California, it will also improve the trust factor of the customer," he said. Regardless, Kluck is sold on Delton for the company's headquarters. "If you wanted to get equal distance between Lansing, Grand Rapids, Battle Creek and Kalamazoo, you're sitting pretty close to where it’s at,” he said of the DeltonHastings area. "So you lave an opportu­ nity to effectively service each one of those areas in addition to your neighbors here. We just found that to be most effective to being close to a lot of markets. It surprises us that more companies, maybe don't look at it this way. "It seems like you're plunked right in the middle of nowhere, but you’re really right in the middle of every­ thing. There are two ways to look at it," Kluck said. Another reason Fineline is in Delton is because of local businessman Sam McCormick. "He has given Fineline a lot of moral support. He has really done some good things for us," said Achterhoff. "He (McCormick) has helped us tremendously from an intangible sense... his ad­ vice, his vision and he always has the concern of the com­ munity at heart and 1 think we learned from that, too," Kluck said. "He's helped in a lot of ways to make it easier to grow here. He's a rare individual." Originally from the Detroit area, Kluck said, "It took five years almost to fully appreci­ ate what a great living envi­ ronment this is around here. It still takes time to gear down a little bit and relax. Currently living in Hickory Corners and a former fouryear Fine Lake resident, Kluck says he sees more deer than cars on his way to work. At the office, 14 employees handle administrative support, Continued on page 30 BLANKENSTEIN Pontiac • Olds • CMC ...has won Oldsmobile’s highest achievement award "Olds Elite" Just how special is this award? Out of over 3,100 Olds dealers nationwide, only 225 qualified based on Oldsmo­ bile’s strict standards of excellence. For the past 12 months, our customers, responding to Old’s survey, 100% would recommend Blankenstein Pontiac, Olds, GMC as a place to purchase a new vehicle and 100% would recom­ mend Blankenstein’s as a place to service their vehicle. Oldsmobile mails these surveys direct to the customer and these results are based on a 68% return ratio. Nationwide the survey return rate is only 55%. Customer satisfaction is now, more than ever before, the most important area of concern and importance at our dealership. Our “Olds Elite" Award also comes from the % of Oldsmobiles sold in our market area vs. % of Olds sales nationwide. We sold more Oldsmobiles in 1990 than our objective set by Oldsmobile. Low overhead in a relaxed home town dealership enables Blankenstein Pontiac, Olds, GMC to sell vehicles at a very competitive price without the hype and pressure other dealerships resort to. We treat all of our customers the way we want to be treated ourselves. By doing that, we know you’ll be satisfied and both will refer people you know to consider us for their next purchase and return to us again for your own next vehicle. We also shine bright when it comes to GMC truck!! GMC Trucks’s 5-Star Performers Program very similar to Olds­ mobile’s Elite Program, currently has Blankenstein Pon­ tiac, Olds, GMC ranked 2nd in our geographic zone. Total customer satisfaction is currently at 98.2% with 100% of those surveyed recommending us both as a place to BLANKENSTEIN (Left) Dave Lahti, Oldsmobile general sales service manager; (middle) Bill Blankenstein, president of store; (right) Ed, Stanchak, Oldsmobile O.DA.C. manager purchase and service trucks. 1990 vehicle sales ended with over a 35% increase vs. 1989. Our current new vehicle sales rate is up 20% vs. 1990 sales figures. They say that word of mouth is the best form of advertising. We expect sales to continue to increase as long as we continue to take care of our customers. Blankenstein Pontiac, Olds, GMC has the biggest selection of new Pontiacs, Oldsmobiles, and GMC trucks in stock than ever before. Stop in now to shop for your next new vehicle without feeling pressure, and like hundreds of other satisfied Barry County residents, enjoy your next purchase and service experience. With big factory rebates (up to $2000.00), with very attractive lease rates and low lease payments, with very competitive prices, now is a great time to consider a new vehicle. 2 blocks N. of Downtown Pontiac • Olds • CMC /■ MM 328 N. MICHIGAN 7ClQ>>OUUU page 29 �Business & Industry 1991 SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT io THE HASTINGS BANNER JEDC’s health not greatly affected by state budget cuts by Todd Tubergen Staff Writer With the spectre of wither­ ing financial support from state and federal funds, government authorities around Michigan arc having difficulties operating at their former levels. But for the Joint Economic Development Commission in Barr) County, those dif­ ficulties have yet to surface. JEDC Executive Director L. Joseph Rahn said that the commission is finding alter­ native methods of funding for its various local projects. "The city of Hastings and Barry County are committed to the idea of the JEDC." Rahn said. "The fact that the JEDC is funded more with local money makes it that much more stable.” The JEDC. a government authority that attempts to ex­ pand and attract industry in Barry County and the City of Hastings, now is funded joint­ ly by the city and the county. It previously was funded roughly one-third by the coun­ ty. one-third by the city and the remainder from the Com­ munity Growth Alliance program. Rahn noted (hat other similar authorities throughout the state that relied heavily on state and federal funds and recieved very little local sup­ port arc now paying the concequenccs. For example, in Muskegon a similar commission was forced to lay off eight workers. "Some (authorities) in larger cities were forced to cut back and some were closed,” Rahn said. "The reason why is because they had a lower percentage of funding from the local levels of government.” The budget cuts on the state level resulted in the loss of ap­ proximately 25 percent of the JEDC’s funds, according to Rahn. Due to the commitment of the city and county govern­ ments, that deficit has been negated. Each has increased funding by approximately $8,000, to a total of $20,000. In addition to local increases, Rahn said that the JEDC will continue to aggressively seek alternative sources of funding. "We have actively looked for outside sources for fun­ ding. and we will continue to do that," Rahn said. "While the 25 percent loss in certainly an inconvenience, it is not fatal.” One of the JEDC’s more re­ cent projects, the Hastings In­ dustrial Incubator, may serve as a continuing source of revenue to provide long-term funding. Rahn said the pro­ ject, which has been in the works since a Community Development Block Grant ad­ ministered by the Michigan Department of Commerce in 1989, is now contingent on $400,000 worth of funding from the Economic Develop* ment Authority in Washington. Rahn said the JEDC expects an answer soon and he re­ mains optimistic that the former E. W. Bliss building on East State Street will soon provide a shot in the arm for local industry. The JEDC has also been authorized by the city to file an application for a $220,000 block grant for the renovation and restoration of the Hastings Hotel. The substantial project will also be funded by a city match of $110,000 and private funding of approximately $675,000. J.t.D.C. director L. Josoph Rahn says that the state budget crunch has yet to af­ fect bls commission. Come on in and Check us out Let us meet your temporary needs. continued from page 29 Fineline might be getting into warehousing distribution in the future or perhaps han­ dling more import/export goods. "With the changing econ­ omy and the world economy, who knows what opportuni­ ties will be here?' Achterhoff said. "We try to stay on the cutting edge of world devel­ opments because that will definitely have an impact on us." Fineline is seeing a tremen­ dous increase in the opportu­ nities for import/export goods, Kluck said. "So we may fine ourselves more in­ volved as time goes on be­ cause of the increase in that market. "If our service can improve by us growing and we have an opportunity to satisfy more customers, then we'll grow some more, you have to provide the satisfaction and service and the growth comes as a result of that." 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"We're very excited about what we do here," Kluck said. "Internally, we try very hard, even though we've become a large company, to be a small company at the same time." Company officials are proud of the fact that each year .several billion dollars of payroll are "turned around and spent in Barry County" and the surrounding area. They also enjoy opportuni­ ties to participate in Career Day events at local schools and churches. Besides eyeing the Los Angeles satellite facility, Business & Industry 1991 <■ IS H IS IS "V MEMBER AMERICAN RENTAL ASSOCIA TION by Sandra Ponsetto Residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural real estate sales have remained stable in Barry County despite national reports of an economic recession. “The (real estate) market in this county is healthy and I think that is generally true of this entire area of southwest Michigan," said Barry-Eaton Board of Realtors President Mike Humphreys, owner of Miller Real Estate in Hastings. “Interest rales are moving down, making homes more affordable.” Rates hovering around 9 and 10 percent make buying a home now seem better than waiting, he added. "Of course, adjustable rates are considerably less and the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) and the Veterans Ad­ ministration (VA) offer ex­ cellent rates and terms,” he said. "I’ve talked with other realtors and it looks like this is going to be a good year, ac­ cording to what we’ve seen since the first of the year." Dairel Knorp, manager of Cornerstone Realty’s Mid­ dleville office, agrees that the real estate market in Barry County is going strong. "Sales are up,” he said. “We’re not seeing the pro­ blems they’re having on the east and west coast. The real estate market is good for both the buyer and the seller right now. “Low interest rates around 9*6 percent have helped the market," added Knorp. "The trend (for interest rates) isn’t going up or down, it’s remain­ ed pretty neutral and that’s a good sign." Knorp said sales were down last fall due to talk of the recession and the possibilty of a war in the Persian Gulf, but buyers did not leave the market. "Home buyers just put off buying," he said. “Now all we need is more homes on the market to keep up with the demand.” “There are a lot of first-, rather than second- or thirdtime home buyers on the market right now," explained Knorp. There’s still a heavy de­ mand for property near south of Grand Rapids, Caledonia and Middleville and lake pro­ perty continues to be a good investment, reports Humphreys. "What I’m hearing from builders is that the construc­ tion market has been solid and we’re moving a lot of undeveloped land, especially in the northwest corner of the county were Grand Rapids is moving south," he said. The increased populition as Grand Rapids expands toward Hastings, and the strip mall that opened in Hastings last year, has caused an increase in commercial development in the community, Humphreys said. “We have developers in­ terested in everything from offices to mobile home parks and single family dwellings," he said Agricultural and industrial sales also are stable. Having rebounded from the economic pinch of the early 1980s, agricultural properties continue to ride an upswing, said Humphreys. "People are still looking for “Home buyersjust put offbuying. Now all we need is more homes on the market to keep up with the demand. ’’ - Darrel Knorp Real estate signs sprout like spring flowers In come Hastings neighborhoods. 105 YEARS AGO ... Mike Humphreys President of the Barry-Eaton Realty Board that home in the country, but homes within communities are also selling well,” he said. “A lot of people are looking to sell their homes this year, so buyers should have an ex­ cellent selection to choose from.” Joan Winegar, co-owner of Maple Valley Real Estate in Nashville, agrees that a lot of people are looking for a home in the country. “Nashville is right between Barry and Eaton counties, so we’re getting a lot of pressure from Lansing, Hastings and Battle Creek," she said. “We see a lot of people looking for their dream, which is usually a couple of acres in the country. "We (Nashville) are so far away from the busy cities that a lot of people consider a house in town as being in the country,” said Winegar. “Nashville is one of the most economical real estate markets because wc are far away from the hub of the cities. You pay less because you drive further and you get more house for your money. ’’ The average price of home in Barry County is between $50,000 and $60,000, accor­ ding to Humphreys. "But, we sell homes from $20,000 to $200,000 and they’re all moving well,” he said. "Traditionally, real estate in Barry County has been very stable, and this year is no different as sales perk right along at a nice healthy rate of growth. "I think lower interest rates and the trend of the general economy will keep the market healthy," Humphreys added. The quality of life in Barry County is what attracts people to the area, he noted. “There are lots of recrea­ tion areas nearby, a small town community atmosphere, affordable homes and good schools,” said Humphreys. "That’s the reason I moved here. That’s the reason people slay here and that’s the reason more people want to move here.” Hastings City Bank was established to give people a secure place to deposit their money and receive a fair return on their investment ... backed by a genuine commitment to service. That philosphy of doing business has not changed over the years. In 1991, Hastings City Bank offers the conve­ nience of 6 full service office locations, a staff dedicated to personal service, and a wide variety of innovative products and services tailored to fit a range of individual needs. All these assets rest on a foundation of.financial safety and strength. We're proud of our past and are banking on the future. ----- ' Member Member Fl FDIC Offices in ... • Hastings • Middleville • Bellevue Nashville • Caledonia • Wayland �SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT IO THE HASTINGS BANNER Business & Industry 1991 Business & Industry 1991 SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT io THE HASTINGS BANNER Nashville has several half-century businesses Dick Chaffee shows the cooler where carcasses ore hung to age about 10 days before being custom cut. by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer Nashville Locker Service will soon mark its 50th an­ niversary of operation. Il is one of several Nashville enterprises still operating after a half century or more with a minimal number of ownership changes. Present proprietors Marilyn and Richard Chaffee Jr. have owned and operated the locker service nearly half of those 50 years. Completed in the early sum­ mer of 1941 by the late Arthur D. Pennock as Nashville Frozen Food Locker, the plant enjoyed an immediate success. Pennock had been in the poultry business for a number of years when he first conceived the idea of install­ ing a fast freezing and storage plant to facilitate handling dressed poultry. Pennock ended up by building a public locker plant, and the response from local patrons was so overwhelming that he had to add more lockers every few months. Grant Fcnstcrmacher of Detroit bought the business in 1944 and operated it ujndcr the name Grant’s Frozen Food Lockers and Poultry Farm. At that time there were 308 full­ size lockers of 300-lb. capaci­ ty and 58 half-lockers. M/C SUPPLY, LTD • Sales • Service • Parts «Supplies * Accessories Lawa&fiarden • YAMAHA • OTROVBILT ft ft • Poulan PRO • Bolens HUSQVARNA Kawasaki <1 #1 Let the good limes roll. • Motorcycles • Jet Ski • ATV’s • Snowmobiles YAMAHA • Motorcycles • Scooters * Snowmobiles • ATV’s RKlTEnKHKfSSK uons^saiK FtUIEt l£IT5 HI-HI TMFSX CL05U Amoco products ore handled by Kent Oil Company. The firm employees six in addition to the owners and operates a bulk plant at Bellevue. Nashville Locker Service is located at 729 Durkee St. Hours are now 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. In a 1944 year-end business report. The Nashville News noted. "Every one is rented and there is a sizeable waiting list.” The plant did custom but­ chering and processing of **"“ meat then, and another sideline was the raspberry business. . .. *ith overhead "Equipped irrigation system, the large _ raspberry patch yeilds a pro­ digious harvest each year and the greater part of the berries are fast frozen,” reported The News. Chaffee bought the plant in 1967 from the widow of Mike Seeley, who had purchased the place from Fcnstcr­ macher. For the first few years the Chaffees continued to handle poultry and fruit, but now they specialize in custom butchering and pro­ cessing with rental of food lockers as a sideline. They have 250 full-size units. "I don’t think this locker has changed a lot in the past 50 years.” observed Chaffee. The Seeleys did, however, quit the slaughtering operation in 1964 due to stiffened government regulations. Chaffee describes the slaughterhouse business now as one that is “hard to get into.” Even without that service, his plant is subject to federal inspection three times each year. From 1985 to 1990, the Chaffees also owned and operated a slaughterhouse in Ionia, which they now have closed. Chaffee got his start in the business as a young lad work­ ing for John Dull in the meat market at Morgan, near the southeast edge of Thomapple Lake. Later, after he got out of military service in the 1950s, Chaffee began work­ ing at the Seeley plant, which was then being managed by Pat Hager. Today, Chaffee is assisted in the business by his wife, Marilyn, and full-time employee Marian Goris, who has been working with them for 15 years. The Chaffees’ son, Brian, of Nashville, also works part time in the business. They sell beef by the quarter or half, and pork by the whole or half, cutting it up to order. Customers also br­ ing in meat for custom butchering. While business is good, it is not as strong as it was a few years ago. Chaffee attributes this to more people eating out in restaurants and to the cholesterol scare. “The last 10 years it has been going downhill." noted Chaffee. "The scare over red meat has definitely had an ef­ fect on business.” Nashville Locker Service is located at 729 Durkee St. and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Monday through Friday. Kent Oil Company has four trucks and a transport on the road, delivering fuel to homes, farms, industrial and commercial accounts. Half-century businesses ofNashville.. .continued by Anne and Gerald Kent, also has a long-standing history in Nashville. Jerry’s father, Walter Kent, became the local represen­ tative of Standard Oil Com­ pany in Nashville in 1945, taking over the agency from Louie Carter. At that time the bulk plant was located on Sherman Street, near the in­ tersection of Cleveland Street. In January 1977 the younger Kents opened the new facility on Durkee Street, which Anne calls “a big step.” The move was made because the old facility downtown could not be Kent Oil Company, at 735 Durkee St., is a next-door neighbor to the locker plant. The firm, owned and operated Continued Next Page brought up to government standards. Both state and federal regulations control such operations. There has been a Standard Oil agency in Nashville for well over 50 years. When Walter Kent came to Nashville in 1945, he had been in the same business at Sunfield since 1931. Jerry started working with his father in a delivery truck in 1950 and when Walter retired 15 years later, Jerry and Anne took over the agen­ cy. In 1976 they bought the business, plant and trucks from Standard Oil to become independent operators. They still handle Amoco products. They now have four delivery trucks and one transport, covering an area that stretches from Lansing to Battle Creek and beyond. “We go all over with the transport, hauling diesel fuel and gasoline to service sta­ tions, industrial and commer­ cial accounts,” said Jerry. The smaller trucks haul fuel oil, diesel and gasoline to in­ dividual farms and homes. “We seli a lot of motor oil, too," said Anne. They also have a propane service at their plant, but no delivery of propane. Before they moved to their new location, Anne operated the office from their home. Now, Kent Oil Co. employs six people in addition to the owners. The six include son John Kent of Nashville and son-in-law Jeff Hynes of Sunfield. "We are sort of a familyoriented business,” com­ mented Jerry. “We have very fine employees,” added Anne. “We are very proud of our employees." Hours of the firm are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday. Trucks are radio dispatched. Kent Oil also operates a Bellevue. bulk plant at Hometown Lumber Yard, located at 219 S. State St., has roots that go back to the early years of the village. In the past 80 years there have been only three changes of ownership. Current proprietors are Ernest Rasey and son Donald. The late W. J. Liebhauser originally operated the business as a lumber and coal company, starting about 1911. Thirty years later, shortly before his death, he sold it to his son-in-law, Bruce M. Ran­ dall, who had worked at the yard for about five years. By the mid 1940s Randall had made many i m provements, increased his stock, and was drawing customers from 20 to 30 miles away. “He does considerable business with farms around Hastings and Vermontville,” observed The Nashville News at the end of 1944. Ben Mason, a longtime employee of Randall, bought the business in 1962 and later changed the company name to Hometown Lumber Yard. He sold it to the Raseys in 1983. In the past eight years they have greatly expanded the Continued, page 39 Individual Courteous Service... is what our customer receive Combine our top-notch service with our pleasant atmosphere and experienced professionals it's no wonder we've grown to be the best a travel agency can be. Next time you travel, let ICS Travel care for all Weighing and wrapping meat is Marion Goris. who has worked for the Chaffees 15 years. Our services include using the most advanced computer reservation system for immediate ticketing and issuance of board­ ing passes and seat assignments. your travel needs. • Business Travel • Honeymoon Travel Make your next trip as worry free as it can be by calling ICS Travel first. 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Court Street, Hastings Marilyn and Dick Chaffee often work together cutting meat at their Nashville .945-2782 dJ Locker Service. page 32 HOURS: 8:30 a m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. 8:30 a.m. to 12 Noon Saturdcn page 33 I �Business & Industry 1991 SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT to THE HASTINGS BANNER Heartlands Eggs to make a comeback in September J-Ad Graphics News Service A local producer of Heartlands Best Eggs plans to make adjustments in iodine levels that will bring them into compliance with Federal Food and Drug Administration requirements and put the product back on the market in September. "We had a meeting about eight weeks ago with the FDA in Washington, and they outlined four or five areas they would like to see us modify or change," said Herbruck Foods Inc. of Lake Odessa President Steven Herbruck. "Some had to do with advertising, they didn't like the heart on the eggs, but the primary issue was the io­ dine content." Touted as having no effect on or even reducing blood cholesterol levels, the eggs came under FDA scrutiny when patent owner C.R. Eggs submitted studies saying the eggs contained 170 micrograms of iodine, well below the 225 daily recommended microgram limit. Consumers should expect the low cholesterol Heartlands Best Eggs to return to the grocers counter The iodine is contained in In September, minus the little red heart, according to Herbruck Foods of Lake Odessa President Steven sea kelp fed to the hens as Herbruck. part of a specially designed feed that includes no animal cerned about the adverse af­ because excess iodine can only 85 micrograms, causing recommended daily allowance, by-products. Canola oil, soy­ fects of high levels of iodine suppress development of fetal the agency to take another said Herbruck, but other foods beans, vitamins and minerals on people with thyroid disor­ thyroid tissue. look at the C.R. Eggs study. such has haddock contain over are among the ingredients. ders and iodine sensitivity, as Previous FDA studies "We shot ourselves in the 600 micrograms. The FDA said it was con­ well as on pregnant women showed the eggs contained foot," said Herbruck. "We "The Japanese eat food with thought we had everything over 600 micrograms eaten under control. We're being by 16 billion people with no hung up on a technicality." problems," he said. "Their in­ According to Herbruck, the take is five times greater and FDA felt that by eating two they're a more healthy race." eggs containing 170 micro­ When the controversy first grams of iodine, the amount erupted, Herbruck's and C.R. would exceed the maximum Eggs refused to remove the daily allowance of iodine in­ product from the shelves, cit­ take. ing unfounded claims by the "There were five different FDA. specific tests for iodine and "I think there was little bit they were all within about 5 of a battle over jurisdiction percent of one another," said between the FDA and the Herbruck. "They were all well USDA," said Herbruck. below the limit." "There wa» a little bit of a Over $1 million has been power play." and will be spent on clinical The USDA monitors meat tests to prove their effective­ and poultry while all other ness. items of consumption fall By comparison, two eggs under FDA jurisdiction, said totalling 340 micrograms Herbruck. may be above the maximum "We're in the middle of it," said Herbruck. Though the FDA had ordered the eggs taken off the market back in January, Herbruck’s and C.R. Eggs initially refused to remove them from the shelves, but later agreed when publicity put consumers in a tailspin of uncertainty. “The FDA could not stop us from marketing the eggs. The Justice Department would have to do that, and there was no need for it," he said. "But a number of our major accounts are' in Michigan. With all the negative publicity, it wasn't prudent to continue to do this. It's just one of the many products we're selling to these people and we didn't want to alienate them." The entire flap could have been avoided if FDA officials had agreed to meet with pro­ ducers before releasing the in­ formation, said Herbruck. "I think part of the problem was, the FDA would not meet with us on a national level," he said. "In the meantime, the regional office was releasing information." Convinced the eggs are beneficial in reducing choles­ terol levels, producers plan to comply with FDA wishes. "We’ve applied for new la­ beling, they want two sen­ tences changed in our televi­ sion ads, we’ve developed new symbols and are doing addi­ tional studies on a slightly lower iodine content," said Herbruck. "We'll adjust to have less than 100 micro­ grams per egg. Our hopes are we can comply with these ar­ eas and have them back on the market in the fall. "Want to provide a whole­ some product that’s good for people to eat," he said. "I did a radio talk show on WOOD a few weeks ago and I got a lot of calls from people anxious to have them back on the market. It was a very successful product and it was doing well and we hope it still will." Business & Industry 1991 SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT to THE HASTINGS BANNER Home occupations offer specialized services in Barry County by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Barry County has large businesses and small, housed in all kinds of buildings, and there are many commercial concerns located in residents' homes. Some of these home-based businesses, which usually re­ quire an exception to the county or township zoning laws, are unique. Either presently, or in the past, variances have been granted in Barry County for a video club, a tanning salon, a gun shop, beauty shops, selling herbs and flowers, bal­ loons, and even guns. Wood crafters can and do work out of the home, ar well as plumbers and those who design and applique sweaters and other garments. One surging home occupa­ tion is anything involved with the home computer. A Middleville couple runs an agriculture-related business using computers and Mary Bustraan runs a desktop pub­ lishing company from her home on 92nd Street. Bustraan said she sees her business as an alternative to doing it yourself, or hiring a large firm to do lettering, signs, brochures, programs, newsletters, open house and wedding invitations and more. A one-woman operation and being at home suited Bustraan because her business is small and easily confined to a home office. "The child care is the biggest thing for me," said the mother of a 3-year-old daughter, Lisa, and a 13-yearold son, Weston. "Some people are more productive in a more relaxed situation. I don't have the dis­ tractions of a typical office," she noted. "I don't pay a babysitter," she said. Because of an arrangement with several other mothers, each has free time during the day each week to pursue their activities. She also doesn't have to worry about the time used for commuting or expenses for transportation. Actually, in the process of building up her business, she said she integrates the busi­ ness with her home life and children and husband, James, who is an electrician. In fact, in the evenings, her son Wes helps with the busi­ ness by filing, collating and stapling, she said. Bustraan worked in an of­ fice setting for Passenger Printing in Caledonia and has brought that experience in typesetting and printing home with her. "I was doing word process­ ing and accounting, and just gradually shifted to desk-top work," she said. The equipment needed to run her business includes a copier, a laserprinter, and a computer with a full-page scanner. In the future, there will be a fax machine, and possibly a color copier. Most of her work comes through referrals, and while she advertises in the local paper, she said she has to be careful that she isn't overwhelmed. "I'd like to keep ray ser­ vices tailored to small busi­ nesses and individuals," she said. I plan to stay at home," she said, "even if I did have to ex­ pand, I would keep my base at home." Research materials and information is kept in books and computer files in Mary Bustraan's home office. Northland Optical Northland Optical was established by Dr. John Walton and Dr. Bard Bloom in space adjacent to their professional offices in October 1985. The new modern optical dispensary, which was especially designed for this purpose, has been well accepted by the public. It features the widest selection of frames, optical products and the latest in lense technology such as transition­ changable plastic lense, progressive bifocals and thin and lite lenses. The frame selection is updated monthly. A trained full-time staff of four is available to serve the public. Desktop publishing allows Mary Bustraan to be creative for her clients. from Carol and her staff of Floral Designs, offer customers a friendly, homey atmosphere. They can provide all your floral needs from weddings and births to funerals and everything in between. Floral Designs of Hastings offers complete floral services including F.T.D. for your convenience. * voter commuhfcatfoh wmc, or j-ao qiufhics ihc. You can PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD In any of the eight J-Ad Graphics publications seven-days-a-week, 24 hours-a-day... □ Reminder □ Advisor (Marshall) (□ Lakewood News □ Maple Valley News □ Weekender □ Shopper (Battle Creek) IT Sun & News □ Banner ...by calling 948-4450 then press 3 on your touch lone phone. HOURS: Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 12 Noon After you've answered a question press the star key I " 1 or pause ■JJJT1 502 W. State Street, Hastings 945-5969 • We Deliver Monday thru Friday 8:30-5:30, Saturday 8:30-4:00 for three or more seconds and the program will automatically proceed to the next question. 1510 NORTH BROADWAY — HASTINGS Copying is a big part of Mary Bustraan's business of desktop publishing. She has one of the larger machines. page 35 945-3906 �Business & Industry 1991 SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT to THE HASTINGS BANNER Local savings & loans report conservative strategy pays off J-Ad Crahpics News Service The well-documented pro­ blems that have plagued the nation's savings and loan businesses over the last year have been dodged by Michigan and local institu­ tions. say Hastings officials and the president of the Michigan League of Savings. Michigan savings banks and savings and loan associations posted profits for 1990 of approxiinacly $18.7 million, while assets for the year were approximately $32.7 billion. In addition, dcsposits totaled approximately $19 billion. Hastings representatives say their institutions likewise had extremely satisfactory years. Barney Hutchins, chief ex­ ecutive officer of the Thor­ napple Valley Credit Union, said sound financial practices saved Michigan's banking associations. “If you look at banks na­ tionally, nothing good can be said," said Hutchins. “Michigan-wise, quite a lot good can be said. "Locally, there isn’t a bank in bad shape. All is well with the ones I'm familiar with. We're sitting just fine, not like the east, south or southwest (nationally).'* central Michigan, including Hastings. West Michigan Associates • COMPLETE INSURANCE SERVICE • Hastings Savings and Loan has been among the top institutions in Michigan for financial solvency for years. the $41 million in profits from the preceding three quarters, would have raised Michigan’s thrifts’ 1990 year-end profits to approximately $56 million. Don Wall, president of the Michigan League of Savings Institutions, said the thrifts decided to “bite the bullet” and write down most of their goodwill in the fourth quarter instead of writing it down over time. "It should be noted that this accounting change has no im­ pact on the tangible capital of the institutions and it brings them fully in line with Firrea’s future requirements. “Michigan savings institu­ tions continue to be among the most solid in the country.” Locally, the No. I reason for that success is the conser­ vative nature of the institu­ tions’ investments. “We’ve always been con­ servative and stuck with home lending,’* said Patricia Woods, vice president and district manager for Great Lakes Bancorp. "Our com­ pany has always liked low, low non-perform loans — below the industry norm and that’s because we’re conservative." Hutchins agrees that a con­ servative attitude, combined with recognizing gambles, has paid off for local associations. “Thornapple Valley doesn't do risky type loans," he said. “Loans such as those given to large projects. That’s done on speculation where businesses will come in, and that’s what happened in Texas. "For the banks, give them credit. Being conservative in nature, we don’t get in loans like that... and that’s a good sign.” Front Row (L-R): Kathy Pierce, Lynoe Mathews. Back Row (L-R): Dan Jarchow, Vickie Ward, Marcia Martin. ___ S3 SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT to THE HASTINGS BANNER Industries seek innovative ways to compete in global economy Michigan’s 42 savings in­ stitutions had posted 30 con­ secutive quarters of solid pro­ fits prior to the fourth quartr of 1990 when one-time ac­ counting adjustments resulted in a book loss of approximate­ ly $34.5 million of goodwill in the fourth quarter and made accounting adjustments of about $16.5 million to bring the book value of certain assets better in line with their market value. Without this goodwill write­ down, Michigan thrifts would have posted an impressive fourth quarter profit of $15 million. That total, added to Oreat Lakes Bancorp has a number of offices in communities across south­ Business & Industry 1991 ~ The picture nationally hasn’t been bright the last three years. The thrifts’ pro­ blem began in 1980 with deregulation of interest rates. That move left savings and loans tied to long-term fixed mortgages rates of 7’A to 8 percent, while variable rates went as high as 16 to 18 percent. Consequently, the net worth of the thrifts started to erode. But as the financial crisis in the industry came with the economic bust of the oil pro­ ducing states in the West and Southwest. As oil prices drop­ ped and industries began to disappear in these regions, the people who bought homes at inflated prices and interest rates were left without jobs, and without means to repay the loans they received from savings and loan. Many of the financial in­ stitutions now hold those pro­ perties, but cannot unload them and convert them into money. Hutchins said his company recognizes and distinguishes between gamble and sound investment. "At a credit union people deal with conservative loans of between $100 to $5,000 for personal loans. That’s as risky as it gets. That we’re well-run and well-managed, people should realize they’re lucky.” Woods said Great Lakes Bancorp rarely gets into no in­ come prop loans or no new mortgage loans because the institution needs to retail a certain amount of credit. Woods said the conser­ vative trend will likely con­ tinue in 1992. “There won’t be too much change in how we do business," she said. “We plan on offering increased customer service. We all have the same product at basically the same loan rate, so the focus is on the service end of it.” Floyd Jewell, president and director of Eaton Federal Sav­ ings Bank, said. “Michigan continues to be above the average and one of the leaders in the savings and loan industry.” Jewell said things nationally may be turning around, noting that the first quarter of 1991 should mark the first time since 1986 a gain will be reported. “Perhaps the reson is that the bad ones (savings and loans) have been taken out and the ones that weren’t pro­ fitable now are,” he said. "But that indicates an im­ provement nationwide.” Regardless, Jewell says Michigan’s thrifts should not be mentioned in the same breath as the failed savings and loans in the West and Southwest. And once again, it is a matter of the Michigan in­ stitutions being fiscally conservative. “We don’t lend on wild. 15-story commercial buildings in downtown Charlotte,” he said. “We stick to the things we know best, such as family homeowner loans. We just aren’t like the companies you read about." Jewell said business has re­ mained strong for his com­ pany and others in West Michigan because clients have realized the difference. “Most of our customers realize what we’re talking about," Jewell said. “And we continue to do well and to be profitable.” * by Barbara Gall Staff Writer It’s almon a cliche to say that the United States no longer holds a monopoly on the industrial and manufactur­ ing power of the planet. It’s common knowledge that competition from around the world has chipped away at American business supremacy. “Made in Japan" no longer connotes cheap goods, and Japanese industry today challenges not only the pro­ ductivity of the Big Three American auto makers, but American electronics in­ dustries as well. Without oversimplifying a complex issue, American business has had to take a good hard look at how it can stay competitive in a world where doing business, like the rest of society, has undergone unprecedented change. In trying to stay com­ petitive, businesses have turn­ ed to goals of increasing pro­ ductivity while improving the quality both of their products and their service to customers. One of the innovations many companies are turning to more and more often to maximize performance and improve quality is involving employees in decisions that affect all functions of the business. In their book. Maximum Performance Management, Joseph Boyett and Henry Conn discuss why employee involvement has become im­ portant to the productivity and therefore the success of a business. . "...Gradually, most of us have come to the realization that employees must be in­ volved in arranging their own work environment. Not only do the people performing the work have the best ideas about how it should be performed, but, as trite as it sounds, wc now realize that people don’t resist their own ideas." One of the moj| successful ways of involving employees, say Boyett and Conn, is through work teams. These teams are not self­ help therapy groups where employees meet to discuss their personal work problems. Effective work teams cover the gamut, from "cross­ functional" teams used in pro­ duct development to self­ managed teams, any of which Forrwiemagazine in a 1990 article says could be called “superteams." Superteams may set the company's pro­ fitability goals or devise marketing strategies or decide what new equipment the com­ pany should purchase. Fonunewriler Brian Dumaine says that implementing these teams to develop a new product, for instance, usually results in greater productivity for that company. A product-development team composed of people from every function concern­ ed with designing, producing or selling the product, can “swoop around bureaucratic obstacles and break through walls separating different functions to get a job done.” Cheersfor the team! Marketing people, who have a hand on the pulse of potential buyers, can work directly with designers and engineers, while proauction people can explain to designers and marketing peo­ ple the difficulties or costs in actually turning out the new product. Companies save money when time and "redo" costs are saved. And employees know that they benefit when the companies profits go up, so they work to make good decisions. The latest and most con­ troversial teams are those labeled "self-managed" teams. They are controversial because if they are successful, they eliminate a layer of management, the former managers and supervisors who used to make the deci­ sions now handled by the employee teams. Some displaced managers can’t or won’t buy into the team concept, others move in­ to roles as team facilitators and resource people or become members of steering committees that coordinate the team projects. In the work team system proposed by Boyett and Conn, team members participate in problem solving, take rcsponContinued, page 38 A logistics team at Westinghouse Furniture Systems in Grand Rapids is assembled to decide how a new product will be distributed throughout its sales network. Working on this cross-functional team are representatives from customer assurance, purchasing, traffic and shipping, information systems, materials organization, product marketing and manufacturing. 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BENEFIT: 100% direct service via FINELINE enables: —Improved transit time —Less freight handling -Quicker tracing —No connecting carriers 48 State Contract & Common Carrier FREIGHTWAYS, INC. ‘Featuring Controlled Transit” 731 S. Grove, Delton, Ml 49046 K few years from now, “Voice Mail” may be as prevalent in businesses and in­ dustries as fax machines are today. More and more businesses in urban and suburban areas are installing voice mail systems, but the first in the Hastings area is being put together now at J-Ad Graphics. Hastings Manufacturing has a system, but it is more like an automated receptionist. Brenda Joostberns, who serves as the company’s voice mail coordinator, said some features of the system are up and running, but there still is work to be done. When asked just what a voice mail system is, Joostberns replied, "I would describe it as a sophisticated answering machine. But besides taking messages, it gives information.” She said it’s similar to hav­ ing a telephone answering machine at home, but voice mail does a great deal more than collect messages from callers while one is away. The system can answer a business phone 24 hours a day, it can take several calls at a time, it can offer a call for­ warding service and it can give the caller information on classified advertisements, news, display ads, obituaries, etc. The voice mail equipment was installed last December. It includes a telephone, a com­ puter terminal, a modem and a number of different types of phone lines. However, all a consumer needs is a touch-tone phone and access to the proper numbers to call. Joostberns said the main ad­ vantage with the system is convenience and saving time. "It doesn’t tie up your business phone and it gives the caller information,” she said. “And there is no obliga­ tion to the caller or advertiser when they use it.” One of the principal uses will be for people who want to place classified ads. They can call the appropriate number and let the machine walk them through the process of having a “talking ad” recorded. Another advantage, Joosbems said, is that those placing classifieds will not have to sit by the phone at home. They can call the voice mail system to find out if anyone has responded. “You can get your messages at your leisure,” she said. “You don’t have to wait by the phone.” Features that will be includ­ ed in the future are “direct connect," which can transfer calls to a business; an obituary line that gives basic informa­ tion about area deaths and times and places of funeral services; and an “opinion hotline," in which people may call a certain number to voice their feelings about a hot topic of the day and have the results published in the Hastings Banner. Joostberns was quick to say that though voice mail is a quick and efficient way to gain information, it won’t replace newspapers, televi­ sion, magazines and other traditional sources of news. "It will be like an add-on to the newspaper,” she said. “It will provide supplementary information.” Classifieds arc being used heavily in the system, but one of the most frequent uses so far involves sports. Sports editor Todd Tubergen had 85 voice mail calls in just one month recent­ ly. The calls were from coaches, who give informa­ tion about games or matches. Voice mail makes it possible for them to call only once and not have to find the sports editor in the office when they call. The uses of voice mail for any business may be limited only by the imagination. Joostberns pointed out, for example, that service organizations could use it for members who want informa­ tion about upcoming meetings or events, or people who want to rent a home without having to wait for the paper Io come out once a week may find it ideal. Voice mail also is likely to be used for personals, or dating services. A caller could make a talking ad to sell himself or herself to a pro­ spective date. Or he or she could listen to others make their pitches. “You can listen to these things all day long if you want to," Joostberns said. “You can can go from one thing to another by simply listening to instructions and pressing a button. The pyramid keeps building. “It’s very easy for the caller because the instructions are simple,” she added. "All you have to do is listen and then press a key on your phone.” Compete in Global Economy. . continuedfrom page 37 sibility for team performance, take action by consensus and assume responsibility for monitoring and controlling their own behavior. Managers and supervisors become “coaches’’ and resource people who offer support resources for the teams. But business leaders inter­ viewed by Dumaine concede that setting up a team structure is not easy, especially in an established office or factory. Transforming an established plant, for instance, might even take one to two years, as it did at General Mills. But if the teams are given the authority to actually make decisions and carry them out, the time and planning is usual­ ly well worth the effort, he concludes. And Dumaine points out that superteams aren't for everyone. page 38 "they make sense only if a job entails a high level of dependency among three or more people,” he states. “Complex manufacturing processes common in the auto, chemical, paper and high-tech industries can benefit from teams. So can complicated service jobs in in­ surance, banking, and telecommunications. But if the work consists of simple assembly line activity like stuffing pimentos into olives, teams probably don’t make sense." The superteam, he says, works well for a business when it draws together people from many different functions of the business who put their heads together to solve a pro­ blem quickly and effectively. Teams can be implemented at any level or in just about any function of the business. and they are effective as long as the system remains flexible and teams are changed as con­ ditions dictate. Most important, Dumaine found, is that upper manage­ ment, those who oversee and coordinate the teams, must take an interest in the success of the team structure. Recognizing team ac­ complishments also arc im­ portant to the success of the system, especially when a team has solved a knotty business problem, developed a highly successful product or saved the company significant sums of money. Under these circumstances, establishing work teams can yield higher productivity and greater employee satisfaction, key elements to staying com­ petitive in a business world where a few “giants” no longer control the market. plant, adding a line of kitchen cabinets, plumbing supplies, tools, and pole building sup­ plies. They also sell unassembled storage barn kits. Hometown Lumber now has five employees in addition to the owners, and delivers orders within a 50-mile radius. "Spring and summer arc the busiest time of year,” noted Don. “But 1991 has been good all around because of the mild winter.” He said the business has grown each year since they bought it. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Fri­ day, and 8 a.m. until noon on Saturday. Several other Nashville busineses are still operating at the same location after 50 or more years, but in most cases the firms have changed hands several times in that period. Some have undergone major renovations. Among those still in similar operations at the same loca­ tion after at least half a cen­ tury are: — Charlie's South End Party Store at 637 S. Main St. In 1937 Homer Ayers and his stepson Wilbur Randall car­ ried a stock of groceries, sold Leonard gasoline and oils and operated an ice station there. — The Nashville branch of Hastings City Bank, built in 1923 for Farmers & Mer­ chants Bank, consolidated in 1929 with the local State Sav­ ings Bank to form Nashville Stace Bank, which folded two years later because of the Great Depression and reopen­ ed in 1935 as a Battle Creek branch bank. - C's Place at 223 N. Main St., which opened as Dad’s Place in 1934 by Wallace Burdick, later taken over by his son Warren. — Helmut's Kaffeehaus. The former Zerner hardware store opened as a restaurant in 1939 by Mary White when she relocated her Main Cafe from South Main Street. — Country Kettle Cafe, which was opened in 1941 by Milo Shaw as an ice cream parlor. It later became Blue Ribbon Grill). — Cappon's Quick Mart. Shell station. It was opened as a service station in 1925 by the local Independent Oil Company. — C-Store, Marathon sta­ tion, which was constructed in 1941 as a Texaco station, opened by Forrest Babcock. Jerry and Anne Kent (seen in their office) moved the business to 735 Durkee St at the south edge of Nashville in 1977. Don Rasey shows how lumber is cut to order. There are five employees besides the owners, and deliveries are made within 50 miles. The operation at Hometown Lumber Yard has been expanded in the last eight years by Ernest Rasey (weasring hat) and son Don. HEATING & COOLING Building a Solid Future with Two Generations of Solid Service Service continues to be an important part of Welton's business and the firm maintains a knowledgeable, trained staff. Welton's take pride in being at the forefront of modern healing technology. Count on Welton's for leadership in quality, service, and savings. 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A Red Cross blood bank is being con­ ducted from noon to 5:45 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings Red Cross officials have reported that blood supplies in the region that serves is Hastings is dangerously low, so the goal of 100 pints has been increased to 125. Anyone between the ages of 17 and 72 and in reasonably good health is eligible to donate. Thomapple River canoe ride slated The Thomapple River Watershed Council is sponsoring a canoe expedition on the river today, Friday and Saturday. The purpose of the trip is to create awareness of the river’s environmental condition and to promote sound river use P Grand Valley State University of­ [ ficials will help with a water quality study along the route and potential pollu­ tion sites will be catalogued. The group left Vermontville this mor­ ning (Thursday, June 20) and was scheduled to arrive in Nashville about noon and at Chariton Park at about 6 p.m. Other stops will include Hastings at about noon Friday, the Whispering Waters Campground, Middleville on Saturday at noon and the Indian Valley Campground The group will make a stop in Alaska Sunday before concluding the journey at Ada. Dulcimer festival Is at Expo Center The seventh annual Southern Michigan Dulcimer Festival will take place Friday through Sunday at the Barry Expo Center. More than 3,000 dulcimer enthusiasts and performers are expected to join the activities, which will include workshops, mini-concerts, open-stage performing, and major afternoon and evening concerts. Guest artists will include hammered dulcimerist John McCutcheon, mountain dulcimerist Leo Kretzner and the Olde Michigan Ruffwater String Band. The action will begin at 7:30 p.m. Fri­ day and events are scheduled for Satur­ day morning, afternoon and evening and Sunday morning. The Southern Michigan Dulcimer Festival has been held in Marshall for the past six years, but this year is moving to the Barry County fairgrounds because of the room and the appearance of the facility. Admission for the entire weekend will be $12 for adults, tickets for either Frid.y or Sunday only will be S5, and tickets for Saturday only will be $7. Children under 12 years of age will be admitted free. The camping fee at the Expo Center is $10 per night. Animal blessing will be Sunday The fifth annual "Blessing of the Animals” mass will take place at 8:30 a.m. Sunday at the Our Lady of Great Oak Catholic Church, 10 miles south of Hastings between North Avenue and M-66 on Lacey Road. The Rev. Father William Crenner will officiate at the ceremony, a tradition in which farmers’ fields and animals were blessed. Anyone is welcome to attend with their animals, leased or caged. Coffee and rolls also will be served. In case of rain, the service will be held Sunday. June 30. \ More Briefs on Page 3 PRICE 25' Assyria recall petition approved by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Barry County Elections Commission Friday approved language on a set of petitions to recall all five Assyria Township Board members. The petitions, to recall Township Supervisor Diana Newman, Clerk Dena Miller, Treasurer Nianne Jarrard and Trustees Bill Neal and Ken Strain, were filed with the Barry County Clerk late last month. The petitions allege that the Township Board spent $138,830.18 during fiscal year 1990-91 with an income of $106,887.18 and approved the budget for 1991-92 with expenditures of $209,707 and anticipated income of $107,351. Newman and other members of the board could not be reached for comment However, Newman wrote a letter to the editor, on behalf of the entire Township Board, which appeared in the June 12 edition of the Hastings Banner. Newman contended that while the township did spend more than it received last year, the actual figures are $109,826.78 in total revenues and $140,132.89 in expenditures, with a balance of $109,842.55. Documents have not been obtained that would support either party's figures. Barry County Clerk and Elections Commission official Nancy Boersma said that the discrepancy in the numbers was brought up during Friday’s clarity hearing by those who oppose the recall. However, Boersma noted that the commission only determines whether or not the language of a petition is clear and leaves something for the subjects of a recall attempt to respond to. Virginia Collige, who submitted the petitions, said that all township residents who were at the township meeting when the budget was discussed, were opposed to the budget's approval. The petitions also charge board members with wasting tax dollars by paying "Govt. Serv." $22,321 to reappraise property before errors were corrected, and with paying the Board of Review for extra time to correct some of the areas. In her letter to the editor, Newman said that "Govt. Serv." refers to employees of Consolidated Governmental Services, which was contracted to perform routine assessing services and conduct a total township reappraisal. According to Newman’s letter, the reappraisal process was completed with property cards, computer printouts and maps provided for the township. The assessing portion of the contract continues and is being paid for in monthly installments, Newman added. Newman also wrote that while 53 percent of properties in the township saw an increase in assessments, the Board of Review, "met with all who petitioned to do so." The petitions also aliege that the board approved road wore that would only benefit two township residences, while there are other roads that need more work. Newman maintained that the road in question (Cox Road between M-66 and Case Road) is under water in the spring and wrote, "It is the township's responsibility to provide for the safety of its citizens and property. Ensuring access for police, fire and .•jnbulance is a prerequisite for such services, not to mention school buses and ease of residents' travel. Road maintenance is not determined by the number of houses on a road, but by prioritizing identified needs and matching th ^se needs with available funds." Collige has said that she does not dispute that Cox Road needs repaving, she just feels it should not be top priority because there are other township roads that need work. Supporters now have 90 days from the date of the first signature to collect 118 signatures on each petition in order to gel the recall on a special election ballot. The number is based on one-fourth the total number of votes cast in the township for governor in the 1990 election. Collige said she plans to have the petitions circulating within a week. Getting ready for Saturday's re-dedication ceremony, county custodian Ray Ward installs one of the new red, white and blue-striped busings below a window of the Barry County Courthouse as Becky Evans watches. Windows are being decorated in celebration of the completion of the $1.35 million renovation of the building. Historic Barry County Courthouse will be re-dedicated Saturday The public is invited to celebrate the completion of a $1.35 million renovation and remodeling of the historic Barry County Courthouse at a re-dedication ceremony and open house Saturday in Hastings. Preliminary festivities will start at 1:30 p.m. when local Boy Scouts will conduct flag raising ceremonies and the Thornapple Valley Dulcimer Society will perform a va­ riety of musical selections for an hour on the south lawn of the Courthouse. Seating will be available. The re-dedication ceremony, which will be held at the same place, gets underway at 2:30 p.m. and will include patriotic music and appearances by several U.S. congress­ men, state representatives and local officials Afterwards, the public is welcome to tour the 1893 structure. Citizens can ride in the building's new el­ evator, which was a major part of the reno­ vation to make the building accessible to the handicapped; see the former attic space that has been converted into offices and meeting rooms; and view the clock tower from the skylight on the top floor. Other highlights include the refurbished Circuit Courtroom and surrounding area. The re-dedication will open with a presen­ tation of the colors by the American Legion and patriotic music by area singers. County Board of Commissioners Chair­ man Theodore McKelvey will welcome guests and introduce commissioners, judges, elected officials and department heads. U.S. Congressmen Howard Wolpe and Paul Henry, who each represent the county; State Rep. Don Gilmer, and 88th District State Rep. Robert Bender, R-Middleville, are scheduled to speak during the Courthouse re-dedication program. Plans also call for a hot air balloon to be tethered in the parking lot. Renovation and remodeling of the Court­ house has been financed by a millage pro­ posal, approved by voters in November, 1988, of up to 0.395 mills. That amount has decreased as state equalized valuation has increased. County officials have hailed approval of the bond issue as "a landmark decision," in reference to the picturesque Courthouse. The original building was erected by the consent of voters 99 years ago. At the time the current structure was built, the county's population was 22,144. Approximately, 50,000 people now call Barry County home. The stately old Courthouse remained vir­ tually unchanged for most of its history, but recent state and federal mandates calling for the structure to be handicapped accessible prompted the renovation. Besides making access for the handicapped easier, the project upgraded the 60 to 80year-old mechanical system, including cor­ roding pipes, and an electrical system that for safety reasons needed to be updated to meet the requirements of the computer age. With the installation of an elevator, county commissioners were able to turn upwards of 3,000 square feet of previously unused space on the third floor of the build­ ing into additional meeting rooms and of­ fices. County commissioners now meet on the fourth level, which is called die mezza­ nine. They previously met on the second floor of the adjacent County Annex Build­ ing. The renovation work also included repair and replacement of gutters and down spouts, replacement of the roof, brick and mortar re­ pair, installation of central air conditioning and barrier free rest rooms. The extensive remodeling of the second floor, where the Circuit Court is located, provided for attorney/client conference rooms and secure prisoner areas. The square block area occupied by the Courthouse was deeded by the Hastings Vil­ lage Company to the Supervisors of Barry County on Oct. 15, 1840. The first two-story courthouse, which in­ cluded a jail was completed in 1843 at a to­ tal cost of $1,213.92. A four-cell jail was m the southeast corner of the lower floor while the jailer's quarters were in the southwest corner. County offices occupied the front part of the building and the court room, jury room and office for the presiding judge was on second floor. Three years later, the building was de­ stroyed by a fire, which started near the chimney in the jailer's quarters. Another building was completed in 1849 and used until the current Courthouse was built in 1893 at a cost of about $44,000. A new jail (which is now the County Annex and houses the Friend of the Court and other offices) was built at the same time for $10,000. The clock tower atop the Courthouse was added at no cost to taxpayers. John Bessmer, a local jeweler, raised $420 by popular sub­ scription to purchase and install the clock tower. Made by Meneely Bell Co. of Troy, N.Y. the clock's original 1,400 lb. bell toned to the key of "G" and was expected to toll the hour with a volume of sound that would carry to the city limits and beyond (five miles under favorable circumstances). Police chase ends in tragedy Teen friends die in motorcycle crash J-Ad Graphics News Service DELTON - A late-night ride on a new mo­ torcycle ended in tragedy Saturday for two 15year-old boys who were best friends since childhood. Jeremy Morse, of Delton, and Curtis Rendel, of Battle Creek, died when they crashed into a tree while fleeing police near Pleasant Lake. "It was a short, not high-speed chase,” said Barry Township Police Chief Mark Kik. "Not more than 50 miles per hour." Services were held Tuesday for the two youths who were to be buried next to each other al Battle Creek's Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens. Michigan State Police from the Hastings Post continue to investigate the accident this week. The incident began when Barry Township Police Officer Robert Fueri saw a motorcycle on M-43 just south of Delton Road near Del­ ton-Kellogg Elementary School about 2:20 a.m. "He observed the motorcycle southbound with no headlight and no helmets and two passengers," Kik said. Police attempted to pull over the motorcy­ cle, driven by Morse, but the bike continued south on M-43 and then turned southeast onto Floria Road. As the pair turned north onto Pleasant Lake Road, Morse lost control of the bike, and it slid to the ground, toppling Morse and Rendel off. The two waited as police drove up. But as the officer got out of the car, they got back on the bike and pulled away. "The sad thing is they stopped once, anti Officer Fueri was unbuckling his seatbelt and gelling out of the cruiser when they both jumped back on the motorcycle and took off," Kik said. Heading north on Pleasant Lake Road, Morse turned onto North Shore Drive, a dirt road leading to Pleasant Lake. While riding east on North Shore, Morse lost control of See CRASH, Page 16 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 20, 1991 June 25 clarity hearing set for recall effort in Lake O Moments after honoring retiring Maple Valley School Board Vice Presi­ dent Charles Viele Sr., with a plaque recognizing 25 years of service, Board President William Flower (left) announced his own resignation from the board, two years before his term expires. The surprise move means a com­ pletely different slate of officers must be chosen by the board In July, as the secretary and treasurer, like Viele, did not seek re-election for terms that ex­ pire June 30. Resignation of president stuns Maple Valley School Board Susan Hinckky Staff Writer Maple Valley School Board President William Flower unexpectedly announced his resignation Monday, taking officials and spectators by surprise. Flower was first elected to the board in November 1987 in the wake of the recall of Board President Dale Ossenheimer Jr. Flower served the balance of Osscnheimer’s term and then was re-elected to a four-year term in June 1989. An appointee now must be named to fill his scat until the June 1992 election. The vacancy will be advertised and letters of response will be read at the board’s July 8 organizational meeting, said Pam Harvey, ad­ ministrative secretary. A unique situation exists because the other three board officers also are leaving when their terms expire at the end of June. None sought re-election. They are Vice President Charles Viele Sr., Secretary Ronald Tobias and Treasurer Irma Gene Baker. Newly-elected trustees Bonnie Lecp. David Tdckey’and Bea Pino will take office July I. “You’re going to need a fall slate (of offleers),” Rower told the board. "Some of you ‘old’ people are going to have to fill these places. Think about who you put in this (presidential) spot. Remember you have got administrators here who really know what they are doing.” Flower praised the school administrators and said he felt “comfortable” about leaving the school in good hands. “I was brought in when a big row was go­ ing on, and I don’t feel I’m needed any longer,” said Rower. “I have other interests I want to pursue.” He said there are “lots of people coming on this board who can do the job just as well as I can.” Rower made his surprise announcement immediately after he awarded a plaque for dedicated service to Viele, who is retiring after a combined 25 years of service on the Vermontville and Maple Valley school boards. Plaques also were ready for presenta­ tion to Tobias and Baker, but neither was pre­ sent at that time. Baker was absent and Tobias left the meeting early. Also honored at Monday’s session was Pauline Dies, who has retired after 27 years as head cook at Maplewood school. She was presented with a patio chair set as a token of the board’s appreciation. At the meeting, the board named assistant cook Barbara Gagne to take over Dies' post. by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer LAKE ODESSA - The Ionia County Elections Commission has scheduled a clarity hearing for Tuesday, June 25, at 11:30 a.m. in the courthouse to approve or deny language on petitions to recall the entire Lake Odessa Village Council. Recall leader Evelyn Barnum chairs a committee of at least 10 individuals seeking to oust the seven-member panel for what they call disregard of public opinion when it voted unanimously to support a takeover by the Rockford Ambulance Service of the existing volunteer department. Proposed language on petitions to unseat Village President Steven T. Garlinger, Pro Tem Steven Secor and trustees Pat Hickey, Wes Meyers and Jeny Engle states the five "voted to continue negotiations with the Rockford/Lowell Ambulance Authority at the June 10,1991 council meeting." Trustees Allen Swift and Timothy Tromp, who voted against the original motion but conceded on a formal resolution to support Rockford/Lowell’s entrance to the village, also will be targeted because "they voted yes on Resolution 149 at the Village of Lake Odessa Council meeting June 10,1991." If approved, petition circulators would hare 90 days to gather the 159 signatures needed on each of the seven petitions (one for each council member) to force a special tecall election. The amount represents 25 percent of the votes cast for governor in the last gubernatorial election in Lake Odessa's Precinct No. 1, plus 25 percent of the precinct's absentee ballots cast, said Ionia County Clerk Barbara Trierweiler. After the petitions are returned. Village Clerk Julie Beglin would have 22 days to verify that each signature is that of a registered voter in the Village of Lake Odessa and recall targets would have 30 days after filing to challenge the validity of signatures. If all are verified, an election to recall must fall within 60 days of filing. Though Meyers, Secor and Engle have not served at least six months in their current terms, Trierweiler said petition language can be approved though their names can not appear on a recall election ballot until six months have been served. "If it took 90 days to circulate the petitions, by then, the six months should be up," said Trierweiler. Should a recall election be scheduled, residents of the village would cast votes of "yes" to keep the current officers intact or "no" to remove them, said Barnum. Trierweiler said if the election results in the loss of a quorum, the Elections Commission would appoint enough temporary officers to constitute a quorum, which could then appoint officers to fill the remaining vacancies. Candidates wanting to be long-term replacements could run in the next regular election if it falls within the next four months. If not, a special election may be required. Those wanting to flit the vacancies would then have to gather the signatures of 3 percent of the registered voters in the village on petitions to nominate them to office. "There are an awful lot of people up in arms," said Barnum. "I'm shocked at the people who have called me that are upset that the village would bring strangers in here to lease and sell our ambulance to." Tromp said he is surprised to be a target of Delton bus drivers to compete in state Roadeo Two Delton Kellogg School District bus drivers will be competing Wednesday in state Roadeo competition, which tests the skills and knowledge of school bus riders. Delton drivers Jane Dewey and Tom Rutherford will be participating in the con­ test. They earned the honors by scoring high in recent regional competition. In that event, Dewey placed second and Rutherford, third. Delton brought home a team trophy from the regional cement The quality performance by the bus drivers was reported to the Delton Kellogg Board of Education at its recent meeting. The board also voted to borrow $1,750,000 to ease cash now problems in the 1991-92 school year. The cash now crunch is an annual ailment caused by the uncertainly of when it will receive state aid payments and by not having a summer tax levy. The district had to borrow about $1.3 million last year. Delton only receives about 16% of its po­ tential revenue during the first six months, Superintendent Dean McBeth said, because property taxes are received primarily in De­ cember, January and February. This year, the state's cash flow problems are reflected in the school's increased borrowing. Proposed legislation may stretch out school state aid in 10 or 11 payments rather than the six payments originally proposed. Coaches for the 1991-92 school year have been hired by the board, with the exception of a varsity boys soccer coach. The board il still seeking a person to fill that position. Golf is being put back into the high school sports program because of increased interest, McBeth said. In addition to hiring Jim Hogoboom as GET YOUR COPIES of Hastings Banner at any of these area locations... In Hastings — Bosley Pharmacy C & B Discount Cappon Oil City Food and Beverage Country Pantry D.J. Electric Eberhard's Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Jacobs Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R & J's Riverview Grocery Superette Tom's Grocery Northview Grocery C.J Take Out Doug’s Market Todd's Grocery Hook’s Drugs Kloosterman's Coop recall in light of his initial vote opposing the Rockford/Lowell question. "To me, the 5-2 vote was the vote to go with Rockford/Lowell," he said. "If I misunderstood that, I will be the first to admit I was wrong. When the resolution was introduced, at that point, I felt it was time to be a team player so we could show we were the first team to play when the other municipalities vote (on the resolution) so we don't lose the ambulance service." Secor, a key figure in the issue, indicated he does not feel threatened by the intended recall attempt "It’s been tried before," he said. "They elect you to make the tough decisions, you make the tough decisions and they recall you. I think the council made the right decision." Secor chaired a committee appointed by Garlinger last February to study the ambulance service question. The group recommended the private, non-profit Rockford/Lowell Ambulance service option. Garlinger, along with Village Manger John French, Interim Ambulance Director Pat Bartlett, Ambulance Board President Jan Lackey and Administrative Assistant Jamie Morlock also comprised the committee. Secor also introduced the initial motion to continue negotiations with Rockford/Lowell. Garlinger did not return repeated calls to his office. Members of the Ionia County Elections Commission are County Clerk Barb Trierweiler, Lucille Heppe and Probate Judge Gerald Supina. Tuesday’s hearing is set to bo held in the commissioners' room and is open to the public. The targets of the recall attempts can also attend the hearing and present arguments on the clarity of the recall petition language. In Lake Odessa — In Middleville — Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Sinke’s Service Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market Cappon’s Quick Stoo In Freeport— L& J’s Our Village General Store In Dowling— In Nashville — Charlie’s Southend K & M Meats Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl’s Market Thomapple Lk. Gen. Store Dan’s Grocery Dowling Corner Store Gun Lake — Joe’s Grocery Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart In Delton — Others — Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Sav-Way Mini Mart. Vermontville Banfield General Store Quick Stop Food. Battle Creek Country Store - Bellevue WoodlanH Centre ■ Woodland the new varsity boys basketball coach, the board hired Karen Leinaar to serve as athletic director; Rob Heethuis, varsity football and varsity wrestling; Dwight Lamphier, girls varsity basketball; Teresa Delaphiano, var­ sity cheerleading; James Gibson, cross country and girls track; Kent Enyart, golf; Kelly Yarger, varsity softball; Fred Pessell, boys track; and Dan Anson, girls soccer. In other business, June 10, the board: •Heard a report that the Delton Kellogg Athletic Boosters will be installing lighting on the softball field this summer and paying for the cost to re-surface the all-weather high school track and purchasing a scoreboard that can be rotated for softball and baseball games. •Purchased two new school buses from the Boyce Sullivan company at a coat of $38,428 each. •Tabled bids for track resurfacing and food to allow mote time for research. •Agreed to purchase a $3,482 Multiiith booklet master for the high school’s graphic arts department. The equipment automati­ cally folds and staples various sized-booklcts and newsletters. •Authorized the administration to seek bids for the construction of a classroom within the existing metal shop, located in the building between the elementary and middle schools. •Directed its Policy Committee to try to establish criteria pertaining to when the dis­ trict should seek bids for various purchases. The board isn't legally required to get bids for purchases under $12,500. That amount increases on an annual basis with inflation. •Heard a report that fifth grade teacher Conda Kane will be returning from a leave of absence after temporarily living in the northern part of the state. •Set a special meeting for 7 p.m. June 24 in the high school auditorium to comply with Michigan's Public Act 25 which re­ quires annual district and building reports to be presented to the public; and to discuss other business. Attention Area Businesses! Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with your advertising message in...The HASTINGS BANNER can 948-8051 to have our advertising representative call upon you to assist in your weekly ad message. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 20, 1991 — Page 3 St. Rose pastor plans move to New Buffalo J-Ad Graphics News Service The Rev. Leon Pohl, pastor of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings and of St. Cyril in Nashville, will be transferred to a new parish beginning July 2. He will be replaced by the Rev. Charles Fischer who is currently pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Watervliet. June 30 will be Father Pohl's final Sunday at St. Rose and St. Cyril. The announcement comes just one week after Father Pohl celebrated the 35th anniver­ sary of his ordination June 2. Parishoners at St. Rose held a party that day in his honor at the St. Rose Parish Hall. Though the transfer comes as something of a surprise, it was not completely unexpected, Pohl said. "It's to be expected. We get transferred ev­ ery few years, and we accept it," Pohl said. "I've been here eight years, and transfers take place every six, seven, eight or nine years." Pohl said he was not informed why he has been assigned as pastor of St. Mary of the Lake in New Buffalo. "Sometimes the need is greater in one place than in another," he said. But Father Pohl said he would miss his years in Barry County. "I enjoyed it here. I had a lot of coopera­ tion, and *ve had a good liturgy," he said. Pine Lake Fire Department to remain separate from 3PH "We have a lot of involvement and a lot of participation." The transfers were part of 16 re-assign­ ments announced last week by Bishop Paul Donovan, bishop of the Diocese of Kalama­ zoo. All take effect July 2. Father Pohl replaces the Rev. Stephen Wetmore, who has resigned as pastor of St. Mary of the Lake for health reasons. Father Wetmore will be on a leave of absence for six to 12 months, according to the bishop's office. Pohl's successor, Father Fischer, was or­ dained in 1971 and served as associate pastor at St. Augustine Cathedral in Kalamazoo and St. Philip in Battle Creek. He has served as pastor at St. Therese in Wayland and pastor of Sts. Cyril and Methodius at Gun Lake. He was assigned to Sl Joseph in Watervliet in 1988. Originally from Fowler, Pohl was bom to Louis and Catherine Pohl on Aug. 6, 1929. He attended St. Joseph Seminary School in Grand Rapids and studied philosophy at Sa­ cred Heart Seminary in Detroit before study­ ing theology at St. John Seminary in Ply­ mouth. Father Pohl was ordained June 2, 1956 by Bishop Joseph Allers, bishop of Lansing. His first assignment was at St. Paul in Owosso. The Rev. Leon Pohl Pohl has served as pastor of St. Rose and St. Cyril since 1983. He previously served as pastor at St. Charles in Coldwater, Our Lady of Fatima in Union City, St. Mary in Paw Paw, St. Anthony in Buchanan and St. Gabriel in Berrien Springs. His associate pastorships were at St. Au­ gustine Cathedral in Kalamazoo, St. Philip in Battle Creek, St. John in Davison and St. Mary in Jackson. Maple Valley budget hits $6 million by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer More than $6 million will be needed to run the Maple Valley school system for the 1991-92 school year, according to a proposed operational budget approved Monday by the Maple Valley Board of Education. Anticipated expenditures are $6,313,335, while anticipated revenues have been pegged at $6,222,651. The estimated expenditures are up 6 percent over last year while the estimated revenues have risen only 4 percent, explained Dr. Oz­ zie Parks, Maple Valley superintendent. He said the projected figures are “the best estimate of how things might go.” Parks added that if the cost of the local Community Education program is considered, both income and outgo are increased by an ad­ ditional 2 percent. Maple Valley recently decided to take charge of its own adult educa­ tion program, which previously had been ad­ ministered by the Lakewood school system. The tentative figures adopted by the board Monday show a shortfall of $90,774, though there is a projected fund equity of $677,698 for 199 J -92. Trustee-Harold Stewart moved to-adopt the proposed budget but noted: “I am concerned about the $90,000 deficit.” Parks said a portion of this year’s $758,472 projected fund equity will be used to balance the new budget, stressing that the required 10 percent 1991-92 fund equity would still be maintained. There was some good news Monday. In ap­ proving a revised budget for the current fiscal year ending June 30, the board learned that certain costs are down. Park cited some of them, including insurance, gas and oil (which had been projected high because of the Middle East crisis), and heat. "We’re not quite sure why heating costs were down, but we’re hoping they will be down again next year, unless we have a hard winter,” said Parks, adding that trying to estimate such costs in advance is “tricky." The amount allocated for heating in 1990-91 was $64,655, but the revised budget shows that only $46,590 has been spent. Cost of special education took a notable jump in the new spending plan. The revised 1990-91 budget had listed it at $376,570, but in the proposed budget, anticipated costs have risen to $423,666. “Special education is one of our faster growing parts of the budget because of (state) mandated needs,” said Parks. “With (regula­ tions mandating) the ’least restrictive environ­ ment,’ we are having increases in the program." Vocational education also rose (from $99,968 to $142,676), but there are notable deceases in other categories. One of the more dramatic is in general administration, which Parks reported has dropped 17 percent (from $173,601 to $143,951). Budding ad­ ministration, separate from general ad­ ministration and listed by the individual school principals, is up “roughly 6 percent in each building," reported Parks. It is estimated that elementary education for the new school year will run $1,837,668 and for the junior-senior high, $1,639,689. Plant operation and maintenance will cost an estimated $582,460 and transportation, $559,635. Anticipated revenues for 1991-92 will come from four sources: local ($2,143,848), in­ termediate ($188,622). state ($3,777,120). and federal ($112,971). The anticipated total of $6,222,561 is up from $5,887,908 for the current fiscal year. “Budgets must be adopted prior to July 1 of each fiscal year despite the fact that state school aid law is seldom final prior to that date,” noted Parks. “Budgets may be amend­ ed during the school year and generally are.” State aid is determined partly on school enrollment, and Parks has projected Maple Valley’s total K-12 census for 1991 at 1,671. This is down from 1,694 last fall when the of­ ficial “Fourth Friday” count was made. The projected $90,000 budget deficit ap­ parently affected a board decision on another matter made after the proposed spending plan was adopted. Pauline Hunt, Maple Valley librarian and media specialist, proposed that the board take advantage of a $27,000 state grant to list the school’s current holdings in a computerized card catalog format that would enhance cir­ culation with other on-line*systems in a fivecounty network. Hunt said that the new system also would enable a change in the present check-out method, which she says violates the right to privacy act because patrons are identified by name instead of number. This could be remedied, said Hunt, if the board agreed to spend $2,085 for a code scanning program and equipment. The only other cost to the local school would be $5,600 to pay Hunt to superivse students available through summer job pro­ grams to place the local library collection on computer disks. She estimated the job would take eight 35-hour weeks. "I’m all in favor of the program, but how can we afford it?” asked Stewart, citing the anticipated $90,000 deficit in the operational budget. The proposal died when the board tied in a 3-3 vote on the matter. In other business, the board: — Referred to its Negotiations Committee a proposed contract with Kay Hartzler as director of Community Education. She will be working directly for the Maple Valley system since the school district ended its affiliation with the Lakewood Community Education in April. — Compared prices for 500 gallons of paint quoted by the Gliddo^PtOpanyof Lan­ sing and three local soorecs: Nashville Hard­ ware, Vermontville Hardware and Hometown Lumber. After debating overall cost and the advantage of buying locally, the board decid­ ed to order the paint separately in each of eight categories, choosing the lowest bidder in each. For the total package the Lansing firm had underbid the others, but the local stores were able to quote lower prices for certain types of paint listed individually on the specification sheet. — Agreed to pay Steel Equipment of Pon­ tiac, $10,338 for 87 Republic standard duplex lockers for the high school. — Approved the request of Principal Larry Lenz for replacement of math and biology tex­ tbooks for the high school. — Okayed a recommendation by Pat Powers, interim director of transporation and facilities, for purchase of a wire feed welder at $1,495 from Snap-on Tools, the lowest of three bidders. Powers cited several proposed uses of the “multi-purpose” welder and said it was “one way to save money in the long run." Barry Intermediate District recalls 2 furloughed staffers by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer The Barry Intermediate School District has iecalled two of five staffers who were laid off in April. The board voted last week to refill a half­ time speech therapy position and a full time special education post in the Delton Kellogg schools. The former staffer who held the speech therapist job resigned earlier, so a new thera­ pist will be hired to fill the slot. Refilling the learning disabled teaching po­ sition could be more difficult Special educa­ tion teacher Marese Bechler held the position last year, but a layoff in the Delton Kellogg School District could bump Bechler out of the job. ' "We have a teacher who is certified and qualified who may wish to take that posi­ tion," said Barry Intermediate School District Superintendent John Fehsenfeld. Still open is a half-time gifted and talented specialist post and a full-time social worker position, but Fehsenfeld said he hopes to re­ call the two by August "I hope we have a closer picture of our re­ sources," he said. The fifth position, a teacher consultant, will not be restored, Fehsenfeld said. Created four years ago by a federal grant through the Michigan Department of Educa­ tion, the post was held by Brenda Henne. But the grant has expired, and Fehsenfeld said he won’t recommend the school board find addi­ tional money to continue it. "Last year we didn't have a single demand for the service," Fehsenfeld said. "It doesn't seem reasonable to justify a full-time service if the demand isn't there." A spokesman for the Barry Intermediate Education Association said Wednesday the association had no opinion about the two re­ calls. The Barry Intermediate School District laid off the four employees in April, sparking a protest by teachers and concerned parents who protested the decision at May’s board meet­ ing. District officials, who slid they were wor­ ried about state budget cuts, said the layoffs would save about SI50,001 But the Barry Intermediate Education Asso­ ciation, the staffers bargaining unit, chal­ lenged the board to explain why staff has to be cut to shore up the budget when the dis­ trict recently bought a new building at 535 W. Woodlawn at a cost of $275,000, plus $80,000 for renovation and new furniture. In other business at the June 5 meeting, the school board approved a 1991-92 general education budget of $429,510 with $429,310 in projected spending. The 1991-92 special education budget was set at $1,117,350 with SI,130,788 in projected spending. The budget likely will be amended in Oc­ tober after the state Legislatures finalizes its state aid spending for schools. "Until the state gives us a firm figure, we're just using projected figures," Fehsen­ feld said. "That’s normal in business, where you don't know what you're sales are going to be." ' Advertise your families GARAGE SALE in The BANNER Reach that important WEEKEND BUYERS MARKET! by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer A recent bid to make Pine Lake Fire Department a satellite station of the BarryPrairieville-Hope department, faltered with rejection of the idea by the Barry Township Board. The proposal for a five-year contract with BPH, drafted by Prairieville Township officials, needed the approval of Hope, Barry and Prairieville townships before the merger could take place. Hope Township Board members supported the proposal, but had not taken official action before Barry Township vetoed it. Barry Township Supervisor Bill Wooer said that earlier this month the board unanimously voted to reject the proposal for three reasons. "Three or four Pine Lake firefighters attended the previous meeting and they had a petition signed by 12 of the 16 fire fighters who were opposed to the proposal," said Wooer. The board took the firefighters petition as a recommendation. Two BPH firefighters attended the June 4 meeting of the Barry Township Board. Wooer asked them if they were in favor of the contract I he firefighters said they were not in favor of the proposal at this point, Wooer said. "The board then discussed the proposal and we couldn't see any advantage to it," said Wooer. "Barry Township has Hickory Comers Fire Department and it's 100 percent, Prairieville Township has the Pine Lake Fire Department 100 percent. "Throughout the county each township has its own fire department run by that township Marriage Licenses Ricky Allen Brown, Hastings and Cheryl Joanne Meier, Hastings. John James Nichols, Hastings and Robbin Renee’ Krick, Hastings. Eric Vincent Binkowski, Woodland and Norma Bacas Rumbaoa, Woodland. Walter Earl Hall, Hastings and Sandra Ellen Spicer, Hastings. Ansel Simeon Kingsbury, Hastings and Dawn Marie Lancaster, Hastings. Donald N. Kelly, Hastings and Joyce A. Kelly, Hastings. Troy Lee Anderson, Delton and Angelina Mary Green, Shelbyville. Andrew Bryan Crosby, Indiana and Melanie Raelyn McCaul, Middleville. James Lewis Sherman, Battle Creek and Jolene Ann Todd, Hastings. Michael Ernest Shilton, Nashville and Jean Ellen Burghdoff, Nashville. Daniel W. Kitchen, Hastings and Laurie Ann Hughes, Hastings. George Delbert Hause, Hastings and Ruby Ann Merchant, Dorr. Bobby J. Hile, Muskegon and Sara Anne Sweetland, Hastings. Isa Nathan Shultz, Hastings and Mary Etta Hess, Hastings. News Briefs Historic home tour is tonight The Barry County Historical Society will have a home tour and picnic at its monthly meeting in Woodland at 6:30 tonight. Society members and the public are in­ vited to the home of Harold and Nell Stannard, 236 E. Broadway, in Woodland for a picnic supper. Those at­ tending are asked to bring a dish to pass and their own table service. After a brief business meeting, election of officers for 1991-92 will take place. The Stannards own what is reffered to as the Hilbert House. Lawrence Hilbert moved his family to Woodland in 1856 and opened a general store. His son, Franklin, took over the business and then helped establish a bank in 1886, which in 1929 became the Woodland State Bank. It was Franklin Hilbert who built the home in 1878. It was constructed so that there was a special sidewalk between his property and that of his bank business partner and brother-in-law, Birdsall Holly. Franklin Hilbert was elected the village’s president in 1892, just after it was incorporated. The Hilbert family was famous for firsts in Woodland, in having telephones and electricity. Scouts repair historic marker A 17-year Delton Boy Scout has over­ seen a project to repair a historical marker at the Yankee Springs Recreation Area. Mark Frolich, who is using the project as a means to cam Eagle Scout designa­ tion, and members of Banfield Troop No. 108 June 7 repaired the marker and cleaned up the surrounding area, the site of “Yankee Bill" Lewis’ stagecoach stop in the early- to mid-1800s. The project was approved by Yankee oprings Recreation Area officials and the Barry County Historical Society. and we operate BPH jointly for Delton, and that's the way it should be at this point," said Wooer. At Prairieville’s Township board meeting, Supervisor Reck said the proposed merger is now a dead issue. Reck urged the Township Board to conduct a comprehensive review of Pine Lake's bylaws, make appropriate changes and assume responsibility for the management of the department. He also said that there must be an end to the confrontational situation between the board and the local fire department. Later in the meeting, after a discussion between the board and fire department officials about whether children and other unauthorized persons could ride on emergency vehicles, Trustee Jerry Midkiff said that he does not consider the five-year contract with BPH a dead issue and is willing to talk to the other townships about it. Acting Pine Lake Fire Chief Kevin Tobin said the only resolution he sees to the problems between the board and fire fighters is is to appoint a fire board, made up of township board members, fire department personnel and a third party. Eleven to vie for Prairieville Township seats by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Eleven people have applied to fill Prairieville Township’s supervisor/assessor and treasurer posts, which will become vacant later this summer. Township Supervisor/Assessor Roy Reck and Treasurer Darlene Vickery announced earlier this year that they would resign by summer's end. Members of the Township Board will interview candidates for the positions during a special meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, in the township hall. Names of the applicants were not released by township officials. However, Reck reported that five people have applied for the supervisor and assessor positions, which he lias held for nearly 11 years. Two candidates applied for the supervisors job, two the assessors post and one for both positions. Candidates for the assessor’s post must have Level I state certification based on the township's State Equalized Value which now stands at $49 million. When the township's SEV reaches $52 million, Level II state certification will be needed. Including two candidates who applied for both the supervisor and the treasurer's positions, there are six applicants for the treasurer’s job. The supervisor would receive an annual salary of $9,000, the assessor, $10,500 and the treasurer $11,500. Folk showcase set up tonight The next Hastings Folk Music Showcase will be held at 6:30 tonight at Arby’s Restaurant, 911 W. State St. Performers will be Randy Hilliker, Jennifer Schroeder and Jerry Fordham. Showcase coordinator Steve Reid said that the community’s response to the concerts has been excellent. Hawkins plans to rejoin Pennock Dr. Lawrence Hawkins will rejoin the Pennock Hospital staff in September as a full-time emergency physician. Dr. Hawkins returns to Pennock from Three Rivers Area Hospital, where he also served as an emergency physician. Hawkins was a family physician at Pennock for 14 years and was associated with Thomapple Valley Family Physi­ cians. He is the medical director of Thomapple Manor and Barry County Hospice. Upon his return to Pennock, he will see patients only in the emergency department, not in private practice. Dr. Hawkins lives in Hastings with his family. 1991 CROP Walk set for Sept. 22 The 1991 Barry County CROP Walk is being planned for Sunday, Sept. 22. The purpose of the walk is to raise funds to help feed the hungry and pro­ vide other help for the less fortunate. Twenty-five percent of the money raised will go to Love Inc. of Barry County. Local CROP officials have set this year’s fund-raising goal at $12,000 and they hope to attract 250 walkers, accor­ ding to CROP Walk chairman Dave Steeby. Registration will be in the early after­ noon at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Neon color T-shirts will be given to the first 200 registrants and pizza will be donated to participants. A recruitment rally also is scheduled for 7 p.m. Aug. 15 at the First United Methodist Church. Representatives from participating churches are urged to attend. Last year’s CROP Walk in Barn­ County collected about S9.000. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 20, 1991 Viewpoints Recall fever burning Lake Odessa, Assyria Recall fever is hitting the area again, and it's too bad. Such efforts too often amount to a waste of energy and a misdirected outlet for anger over unpopular decisions. There was a wasted exercise earlier this year in Prairieville Township, and the two most recent campaigns don't appear to be much different. In Assyria Township, the recall of all five Township Board members is being sought. It seems that the board members approved a budget in which they would spend more than they would take in and they approved work on a road in which there are only two residences. Though the wording for the petitions was approved last week, it is downright silly to remove officials for the two above reasons. It is very common for government units to spend more than they take in during certain fiscal years. That's what a contingency fund is for, to balance the budget whenever a shortfall occurs. The road work debate is another non-issue. The board decides what roads will be worked on each year, based on need, traffic and condition of the road, not necessarily on how many residences are located there. And that's what the people elect the board members to do, to make those kinds of calls. The other recall effort apparently will take place in Lake Odessa. Though it is another example of misdirected anger, at least it is more understandable. The Lake Odessa Village Council earlier this month decided to allow the Rockford/Lowell Ambulance Service to come in take over for the volunteer local service, over the objections of a lot of people. Whenever public officials make unpopular decisions, they often face the prospect of recall. Those spearheading the effort maintain that the council did not represent the people's opinions when it made its decision to move away from the local service. While this is true, the council also may have been acting what it believes was in the best interests of the village and service area. Recall is not the best way to solve the ambulance issue. It gets too personal and muddles the real issues. And if successful, it could temporarily grind local government to a halt. Perhaps a referendum on the ambulance service issue would have been more appropriate. It would have allowed voters to focus on the matter at hand and leave personalities out of the battle. As said in this column before, recall is the most abused process in our democracy. It is a mechanism, established during the Profressive Era at the tum of the century, in which voters have been given a chance to remove public officials for malfeasance or abuse of office. It was not intended to be a constant threat to public servants who vote according to their consciences, however unopular the decision may be. If officials' votes must always mirror majority opinions, then we would have no need for representation, we should all vote every time something comes up, which essentially sets up mob rule. It is hoped that the people in both Lake Odessa and Assyria Township set aside their emotions in the heat of the moment They should refuse to sign petitions for recall and instead begin work in earnest on replacing said officials in the next election or, in the case of Lake Odessa, look into possibilities of a referendum. This is one time in which it is better to use your head rather than your heart Planning, discipline win the investment game Last fall, I watched a young quarterback lead his team into battle, but early in the game he made costly mistakes, lost confidence and was quickly replaced by a veteran. The next two quarters saw fewer mistakes but still no points. Finally, with little time left, the team played catch-up. There were wild passes, in­ terceptions and fumbles. Mercifully, the final whistle blew, but the team had lost. This team played football like many people invest. Some investors make early mistakes and lose confidence. Rather than learning from these mistakes, they play it safe and stop investing. The earning years tum into spen­ ding years. Late in life, they realize they will have little more than a Social Security check to finance their retirement unless they play catch-up with a series of win-or-lose invest­ ment deals. The huge payoffs promised by these deals tum out to be illusions that vanish along with the investment. Then the retire­ ment whistle blows, and the game is lost. What is the solution? Kiplinger’s Changing Times recently interviewed six individual in­ vestors who each had successful results. On average, they began investing 16 years ago with an initial investment of $13,383 that has grown to $297,500! According to them, suc­ cessful investing doesn’t call for secret for­ mulas; it takes “homework, thinking of the icng term, and regularly feeding money into the pot.’’ w < Their philosophy b so simple that you keep waiting for more, but there is none. Although these investors differ in age, occupation, risk tolerance and a host of other variables, they all share common investing characteristics, and their philosophies are worth repeating. 1. Take a long-term approach to investing. Buying more of a good security in an un­ friendly market makes more sense than selling at a fire sale. The success of this philosophy is illustrated in the profits made on investments REACH THE IMPORTANT WEEKEND MARKET! Advertise Each Week in... The Hastings Banner Your Hometown, Barry County Newspaper Cail 948-8051 for Advertising Assistance (Hastings Banner) Devoted to the Interests of Berry County since 1856 published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President Stophen Jacobs Treasurer bought at "inopportune" times. 2. Believe in your own research. Do your homework rather than jumping at a broker’s suggestion or acting solely on a written report. 3 Make regular investments into your port­ folio. This means not only dollar-cost averag­ ing into securities and mutual funds, but also taking full advantage of buying your company Corrections: A story in last week's Hastings Banner incorrectly said Jennifer Robleski, 18, was arrested and arraigned on a felony charge of receiving and concealing stolen property. The correct charge, however, is receiving and concealing stolen property worth less than $100, which is a misdemeanor. Agnes Me Pharlin was seated in the front row (third from the left) in the photo of Hastings’ graduating class of 1931 which appeared in last week's edition of The Ban­ ner. A letter to the editor that appeared in the June 13 edition of the Banner incorrectly iden­ tified teacher Doris Saunders. Her correct ad­ dress is: 2618 Glendale Blvd., Kalamazoo. 49004. Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: •Make your letter brief and to the point. •Letters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must Include their signature, address and phone number. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 Public Opinion-- stock and participating in retirement plans. 4. Learn from your mistakes, and continue your investment program. 5. Seek diversification, especially the kind that mutual funds offer. This eliminates all-ornothing panic investing just before retirement. 6. Finally, have fun. Investing can be very interesting. The more you learn and the more often you invest, the better you become These six investors were selected not because of storybook success but rather to il­ lustrate that disciplined investment principles can benefit anyone regardless of age. educa­ tion or social status. Just as in football, good planning wins games. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close Change AT&T 37=1, + ’/. Ameritech 58 + V, 48'/. Anheuser-Busch + V. Chrysler 14 — Clark Equipment 29'/. + 1V> 26V. CMS Energy -V. Coca Cola 55V. —V. Dow Chemical 55 -V. Exxon 57V. —1V. Family Dollar 23V. + 1V. Ford 37V. + 1’/. General Motors 43’/. + '/« Great Lakes Bancorp 12’/. —1 — Hastings Mfg. 44 IBM 100'/. —1V. JCPenney 53 —’/. Johnson & Johnson 84’/. —2V. Kmart 45’/. —2'1. Kellogg Company 97V> + 2'1. McDonald’s 32’/. —2'1, — Sears 39’/. Southeast Mich. Gas 16 —’/. Spartan Motors 14 + 2'1. Upjohn 43’/. —1'1, Gold $367.75 —$2.55 Silver $4.46 -$.06 Dow Jones 2986.15 + .24 Volume 157,000,000 Did Pro-Life go too far? Members of an anti-abortion group gathered outside a Livonia abortion clinic last week and held up signs with the names of women seeking abortions printed on them. Protesters said it was their goal to talk to the women and help them, while others called it harrassment. Do you think the move is an effective method of gaining attention or was it an inva­ sion of the women’s privacy? John Jacobs Vice President Frederic Jacobs Secretary Newsroom David T. 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"I think it would be an invasion of privacy. Peo­ ple should make up their own minds." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 20, 1991 — Page 5 MSU futurist meets with local group Judges (from left) Sue Drummond, Kathy Crane, Jungle Powell and Jim Brown show the winners of first four places ‘n the Summerfest poster con­ test. Crane is holding the first-place entry, from Jennifer Francis of Grand Rapids. Summerfest poster contest — Jennifer Francis of Grand Rapids was the winner of the Hastings Summerfest poster contest. The winner, who will receive $100, is a stu­ dent at the Kent Skills Center. Second place went to Joni Lydy of Hastings, third was taken by Jackie Dillinger of Hastings and Jane Rosenberg finished fourth. Judging was done by members of the Thor­ napple Arts Council, including President Kathy Crane, Treasurer Sue Drummond, Ruth Gee, Shirley Thompson and Jim Powell. Arts Council officials reported that there were 31 entries in the contest. Letters were sent to art centers to encourage people to take part. The winning poster will be used in Sum­ merfest promotions, poster and T-shirts. Anyone who has any suggestions for neext year’s contest may call the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce office at 945-2454. Woodland News by Catherine Lucas By Guest Reporter Joyce F. Weinbrecht Cathy Lucas has been released to come home by her Atlanta doctors and has been able to make travel plans. She will be returning to Woodland on Thursday, June 20. Her plane is scheduled to arrive in Grand Rapids at 4:10 p.m. Thursday afternoon. One Woodland resident missed his birthday party June 13. Friends were gathered at the Townehouse and a cake was baked and decorated, but the guest of honor didn’t show. He had a good reason — he was busy rescuing a lady who had a river of water, four inches deep, running through the upstairs of her home from a plumbing problem. Maybe next year. Glendon and Betty Curtis and family attend­ ed the wedding of their son, Douglas Curtis, and Stephanie Sercocynski. The ceremony was held at die St. Mary's Catholic Church in Custer, Mich., Saturday, June 15. Glendon and Betty hosted a rehearsal dinner Friday night with a pizza party in the Fellowship Hall of the church. A reception was held at Ramanda Inn, Ludington. The newlyweds will take a fun-filled honeymoon trip to Cedar Point and then return to their home in East Lansing. Douglas and Stephanie are both graduates of Ferris State University. Glendon and Betty rented Barothy Lodge on the Marquette River and entertained their children and grandchildren at the lodge. Michael Curtis from San Diego. Calif., Tony and Linda Curtis and daughters Mallory and Amanda and Cindy and Steve White and Christopher spent the busy weekend there. Lloyd and Doris Towns have arrived back in Woodland from Leesburg, Fla., where they spend their winters. Welcome home. Maxine (Mickey) Vandecar Anderson is home from the hospital, but will be returning a little later for surgery. She became very ill at home, was taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings and then went on to Blodgett, where her condition was diagnosed. She is at home currently waiting for the surgery to be scheduled. Ann Eisch, Ionia National Bank teller at the Woodland branch, had surgery this past week. She is now back at home and progress­ ing well. Better vacation next time, Ann. First cousins Lillian Barry Vandecar of Woodland, Beatrice Barry Rogers or Charlotte and Joyce Fisher Weinbrecht of Hastings had dinner together at Bob’s Restaurant in Lake Odessa Thursday. June 13, to catch up on family happenings and to reiminisce about times past. Woodland residents also present that evening were Mar­ tha France and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Lind. Vicki Duits has arrived back in town from New York, where she spent a few weeks working as a “nanny” for a pair of doctors. She will return to work in the area soun. Ross Winans, 85, formerly a resident of the Woodland area, then of Battle Creek, passed away in that city on May 7. A memorial ser­ vice was held at the First Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek. Robert and Virginia Crockford and Harold Stannard of Woodland attended the service. Ross and his family were active members of the community during the years when they lived in the area. Surviving are his wife, Inez of Battle Creek, and sons Roger Winans of Pontiac. Gilbert Winans of Seattle, Wash., and Jan Winans, who lives in Tallahassee, Fla., Peggy Niethammer Dangle of Grand Rapids, spent this past week visiting her mother. Ruth Niethammer, and brother Tom and wife Doris. Peggy is enjoying her retire­ ment and will come to Woodland periodically to spend some time with Ruth and other fami­ ly members. Robert and Virginia Crockford hosted an anniversary celebration Thursday, June 13, for Frank and Wi’ma Townsend, married 50 years ago on June 22, and Harold and Nell Standard, married 30 years ago on June 23. They arrived to pick up the honored couples in a limousine and traveled to Bay Pointe Restaurant, Gun Lake. For once Harold was nearly, but not quite, speechless when he saw the limousine drive into their yard. The special anniversary dinner was served on a table decorated with a balloon centerpiece and an anniversary cake was shared by the party. The limousine then delivered them to their respective homes. Carl Enz was stricken with severe chest pain Thursday night, June 13. He was admit­ ted to Pennock Hospital and then transferred to Butterworth in Grand Rapids, where he is undergoing tests and other diagnostic pro­ cedures so an ongoing plan to care can be developed for him. He is stable and progress­ ing well. Harold and Nell Stannard visited with Harold's cousin, Patty Qualls and family of Clio (near Flint), the weekend of June 15. Ronald and Doreen Enz are visiting family in the Smokey Mountain area this week. Walter (Jim) and Marlene Jemison have headed south this week to visit Sylvia and Wilber Abney and other members of Jim’s family in Slidell, La. Woodland Lions Club members held their annual “Ladies Night” dinner at the Townehouse June 11. They have a scholar­ ship award program. The scholarship awards for this year went to Randy Bennett, Matthew Demond and John Yonkers. Cliff Mattson is in Pennock Hospital, Room 307, and expects to be there for several days. He is having foot problems. Zion Lutheran Church is holding a Hawaiian ham dinner July 13. They will be serving from 5 until 7 p.m. in the church din­ ing room. Proceeds from the dinner will go toward the “heating system fund,” as the church heating system needs some repairs and replacements done. Betty Scobey of Lake Odessa, who was severely injured in an automobile accident in February of this year, has been released from the hospital. She is staying with her parents, Elwin and Alberta Curtis of Hastings, for a whle until she is stronger and can return to her own home. A reminder: The Barry County Historical Society is meeting at 6:30 p.m. June 20 at the Harold Stanndard home, where they will be conducted on a tour of the Historic Hilbert Home. There will be a picnic st the Harold Classic Recreation Park at 7:30. The public is invited to attend. Again, I would like to thank all of the peo­ ple who have helped me to get this column together while Cathy has been away, you are appreciated. Anyone who wishes to contribute a news item for the column may do so by con­ tacting Cathy Lucas, 367-4140. Dr. Lorilec R. Sandman, West Central Michigan’s Director for MSU’s Lifelong Education Program, met with a group of Barry County futurists last week at the offices of J-Ad Graphics. Fred Jacobs, newly-elated chairman of the County Futuring Group’s Steering Commit­ tee, opened the meeting by reiterating the need to plan for future growth, rather than just “letting it happen’’. "Unless we plan and shape our own future,” he said, “surrounding cities and counties will decide the shape of life here." Dr. Sandman, calling on her experiences in helping futurists in 50 Michigan cities, as well as in Minnesota, emphasized the positive ef­ fects of an orderly approach to establishing goals. “You’ve got to understand what the people in the area want in their futures,” she said. “What are their core values? It’s good to revisit the past, but then you’ve got to bump 20 years ahead and see what values can and should be maintained.” A “Value Audit' ’ can be arrived at, and can clarify the dreams and hopes of a majority of county residents, she noted. Most of those who attended were veterans of the first four years of work by the Futuring Committee and its action groups. Dr. Sand­ man called on them to catalog what they con­ sidered to be major contributions made through futuring. Lynn Perry, co-chair of the Health Group, felt that the group’s action plan had been useful to the hospital and health clinics. Discussion highlighted the need for more at­ tention to the health and development of the county’s youngest citizens. Interest was ex­ pressed in a "Success by Six" program in­ troduced in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Joe Rahn, a member of the Economic Development Action team, felt that the coun­ try survey carried out in 1988 was a major Need full- and part-time for all three shifts. We are looking for someone witn leadership skills to work in our geriatric facility. Wages based on experience. We offer health insurance, vacation benefits & competitive wages. Please call C. Heidi Byrne, R.N. to schedule an interview. THORNAPPLE MANOR Everyone prese-; had the opportunity to comment and <*• ’bute. Summarizing impressions of what she had heard. Dr. Sandman expressed some surprise at, and complete approval of, Barry County Futuring. She said she felt that even more people should be involved in futuring activities. "Certain trends are inevitable,” she said, “but, through the ongoing efforts of actionoriented citizens, you can bend the trends so that the best interests of the whole county are served.” After the nearly two-hour meeting, Jacobs was ho«t for a barbecue. Next meeting of the Steering Committee is scheduled for July 10 at 4:30 p.m. at the of­ fices of J-Ad-Graphics. Anyone interested in participating is invited to attend. “One of the best things about the whole ac­ tivity,” declared Jacobs, “is the chance to meet and work with some of the most in­ teresting and exciting people in Barry County." Hastings Savings & Loan receives award for being one of “the safest” in nation The Bauer Financial Award has identified Hastings Savings and Loan as one of the safest, most credit-worthy savings institution in the United States. TV local financial institution has received a five-star rating for the past 11 consecutive quarters. The award is based on the analysis of the quarterly financial data as filed with the federal regulators. “We’re extremely proud to receive the Bauer Award again." stated Todd Harding, President. "It confirms that we are a well-run S&L, doing a good job of providing financial services to the residents of this area." The rating as one of the safest associations in the country indicates that Hastings S&L ad­ justed tangible capital exceeds 6 percent of tangible assets, its risk-based capital ratio ex­ ceeds 8.0 percent, and that the institution is profitable. “We arc a conservatively run financial in­ stitution,” added Harding. “We don’t believe in taking risks with exotic investments. We in­ vest in home mortgages for the people in our community who want to be our neighbors." Last year, over 95 percent of all real estate mortgages closed by Hastings Savings and Loan were within the local community. This amounted to almost $8.6 million invested locally, providing jobs and supporting the local economy. Hastings Savings and Loan, which was founded in 1924, has its main office on East State Street in Hastings and a branch office on Fourth Avenue in Lake Odessa. 55 or older? We’ve just reduced the cost of homeowners insurance 30%! Here’s why! Our statistics show that homeowners 55 and older have fewer and less costly losses than other age groups. So it’s only fair to charge you less for your homeowners insurance. TUNonminfiofACootact your local Auto-Owners agent, listed in the WDow Pages under Insurance. The Rev. Bruce Hanks as Abraham Lincoln. Abe Lincoln at Baptist Church Homecoming The First Baptist Church of Hastings, in a dual celebration on Sunday, June 30, is in­ viting old-timers, former members and atten­ dants and family members to a reunion and a patriotic celebntion of our country. Abe Lincoln (Rev. Bruce Hanks of Min­ nesota) will be present at both the 9:45 a.m. Bible School hour and the 11 a.m. morning worship to present an unforgettable portrayal of one of our great presidents in his struggle to make freedom the heritage of all Americans. A potluck dinner will be enjoyed together under "The Big Top” 4O’xl2O* tent at 12:30 p.m., followed by a band concert directed by Art Steward Jr. of the Hastings schools. Special guests, including Mayor Gray and former Pastor Russell Houseman and his wife will be introduced, along with others who are coming from some distance to be present. “I Love America,” the popular musical cantata, will be presented by the choir under the direction of the Rev. Raymond Bayne at 3 p.m. Bruce Hanks, America’s leading portrayer of Abraham Lincoln, is a distant relative of Lincoln's honored mother, Nancy Hanks. Dressed in authentic Lincoln garb, top hat and beard, he makes the great heritage of our na­ tion come alive. The public is invited. For free dinner reser­ vations call 948-8004. At RNs/LPNs factor in helping to organize and prioritize futuring activities. Ted McKelvey, chairman of the County Commission, pointed out that information fur­ nished by the Futuring Group had been useful to the board in arriving at decisions. John Fehsenfeld, who serves on the Educa­ tion Group, indicated that the futuring effort helps citizens understand, anticipate and ac­ cept change. Emmet Herrington echoed that thought, adding that it can be a tool to assist townships with their planning. Ken Jones cited as an accomplishment the specific effort by the Economic Development Group to influence Wood Product manufac­ turers to locate in Barry County. Both Sue and Don Drummond, initiators of futuring, indicated that leadership training was perhaps the most valuable aspect of the entire program. Friends and colleagues presented a bronze plaque to Drummond in appreciation for his service as chairman of the Steering Commit­ tee since the futuring effort began. Stack Insurance Agency, Inc. 128 W. Mill St., Hastings 616-945-9568 We’re only silent until you need us for: Homeowners • Farmowners • Automobile • Business and Com­ mercial • Boatownets and Yacht • Workers’ Comp Insurance. IONIA, MICH. 6 Z > Z 6 IONIA, MICH. 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HASTINGS MI 1315 Sherman St., Lake Odessa, Ml 616-945-2407 BOTH DAY AND NIGHT SHIFTS AVAILABLE E.E.O E. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 20, 1991 Bernice Conklin DOWLING - Bernice Conklin, 71, of 249 Sunset Drive, Dowl-ng, passed away June 11, 1991, at Borges- medical Center, Kalamazoo where she K1' ^cn a patient since May 22, La Verne Moore Eugene Headley BATTLE CREEK - Eugene Headley, 63 of 300 East Morgan Road, Battle Creek passed away Saturday, June 15, 1991 at his residence. Mr. Headley was bom March 29, 1927 in Milviile, New Jersey. He moved to Battle Creek in 1937 and is a graduate of Central High School. He served in the Army and Air Force during World War II and remained in Germany with the occupational forces until 1948. He attended the War Tribunal at Nuremburg and participated in the Berlin Airlift’ He was married to Gerry Morgan June 20, 1963. He worked for the former North Central Airlines for four years, then Airborne Freight Corporation and Air Dispatch. In 1962, he joined KHS Airfreight as a business manager, retiring in 1976 because of ill health. He was a member of the American Associa­ tion of ^Retired Persons and enjoyed bowling and fishing. Mr. Headley is survived by his wife, Gerry; sons, Thomas G. Headley of Battle Creek, John R. “Jack” Headley of Prudenceville, Ronald Headley of Sherwood and Rodney Headley of Warren; daughters, Pamela J. Healy of Dowl­ ing and Babette Huntoon of Vacaville, Califor­ nia; 23 grandchildren and one grandchild he has raised since age 15, John R. Headley Jr.; brothers, Paul Headley of Phoenix, Arizona and Richard Headley of Sunnyvale, California; sisters, Virginia Whitfield of San Francisco, California and Betty Wickmire of Union City. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Headley in 1969. _ Graveside services were held Tuesday, June 18 at the Wilcox Cemetery with Pastor Ron Mills officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice Care. HASTINGS - La Verne Moore, 64 of 1237 Cogswell Road, Hastings, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 1991 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Moore was born on April 2, 1927 in Hastings, the son of Vem and Mary (Finkbeiner) Moore. He was a life-long Hastings area resident and attended Barry County Rural schools. He was married to Teresa Hammer, their marriage ended in divorce. He then married Betty Murray on December 24, 1971. He was employed about 20 years at the Barry County Road Commission, retiring in 1979. Previous employment included: E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings and Buskirk Lumber Company in Freeport. Mr. Moore is survived by his wife, Betty; two daughters, Florence Butcher, Roxanne Bowling, both of Grand Rapids; two sons, LaVeme Moore, Joseph Moore, both of Grand Rapids; three step-daughters, Shirley Hook of Delton, Sharon Kidder of Hastings and Brenda Shoup of Freeport, Sharon Kidder of Hastings; two step-sons, John Oliver and Brian Oliver of Hastings; 23 grandchildren; 18 nieces and nephews; two brothers, Delbert Moore and Howard Moore both of Hastings and three sisters Emma Jean Totten and Violet Kidder of Hastings, Ione Bates of Irons. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. Graveside services were held Saturday, June 15, at Riverside Cemetery with Reverend Bruce Williams and Reverend Steve Reid officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. SATTEND SERVICES Hastings AreaHOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Cotant. choir director. Sunday morning 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.. Morning Worship; 4:45 p.m., Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD, 502 E. Bond, Hastings. Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. 948-2529. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser­ vice — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST. Father Thomas B. Wirth. Vicar. 2415 McCann Rd.. Irving, Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ day Mass 11:00 a.m. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, (The Bible Church) HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church streets. Philip L. Brown. Pastor. Church phone: 616/945-9574. Summer Sunday Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. (nursery attendant). Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Worship broadcast each Sunday 10:30 a.m. on WBCH AM/FM. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Narcotics Anonymous 12:00 Noon. Wednesday Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Saturday Co-Dcpendcnts Anonymous 9:00 a.m. Thursday, June 20 - Bazaar Workshop Cay Perry home 9:00 a.m.; Hastings Community Red Cross Blood Drive 12:00 Noon to 5:45 p.m. Sunday. June 23 - Scsquicentennial Organ/Hymn Sing 4:00 p.m. featuring "old time" and favorite hymns, along with special music by organists Rob Stybcrski & Dorothy McMillan, and the Men’s and Women’s Ensemble - fellowship time to follow - everyone invited. Wednesday. June 26 - Priscilla & Rachel UMW Circles picnic at Fish Hatchery Park 12:00 Noon; Ruth UMW Circle potluck at Laura Faulkner home 12:00 Noon. Bring Your Bible. 600 Powell Road, 1 mile East of Hastings. Our Motto: "The Bible, the whole Bi­ HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF ble. and nothing but the Bible”. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. for all GOD, 1674 West State Road. ages. Morning Worship. 10:30 Hastings. Michigan, James A. Campbell, Pastor. Sunday School a.m. Would you like to know God? No evening service June 20 and 23 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery please go to the Tent Meetings at provided. Sunday Evening Service Clarksville June 16-23 every night at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities at 7:30 p.m. Next cany-in meal 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ June 30 with Steve Klincdinst as our ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); guest speaker. Camp Christian July Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz 8-12 for youth 9-18 years old. Cost (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or $70. Pastor Emeritus. Rus Sarver. Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Phone 945-9224. Every Sunday is Adult Bible Study - no age limits. Friendship Day. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. June 23 - 8:00 Family Worship; 9: 15 Church School (all ages); 10:30 Family Worship. AAL branch after. Thursday. June 20 6:30 Softball; 7:00 Stephen Sup­ port; 7:30 Bldg. Exp. Comm.; 8:00 AA. Saturday. June 22 - 8:00 NA. Monday. June24 - 6:00 Pos. Paren­ ting. Tuesday. June 25 - 6:30 Softball. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad­ way. James Lcitzman Pastor. Sun­ day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Horn. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings, Michigan 948-80G4. James R. Barrett, Asst. Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00, Evening Service. Wednesday; 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7: 00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Pryer meeting; 8:15 p.m., Adult Choir pracice. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor Robert Kersten. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974. Worship Services — Sunday, 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. 4-H meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study, Wednesdays. 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers. 801 Barber Rd.. Hastings. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson Father Leon Pohl, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8: 00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confes­ sions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. Middleville Area MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH, 314 E. Main St.. Mid­ dleville. MI. Phone 765-3073. Hastings, Michigan, G. Kent Traditional Latin Mass 4:30 p.m. Keller. Pastor. Eileen Higbee. Dir. every Sunday. Confession and Christian Ed. Sunday, June 9 - 9:30 Rosary 4:15 p.m. Morning Worship Service. Nursery provided. Broadcast of this service over WBCH-AM and FM. Mon­ day, June 10 - 7:30 Session OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK Meeting. Tuesday, June 11 - 7:30 CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6547 Deacons Meeting. Lacey Rd.. Lacey. Mass: Sunday 8:30 a.m. Delton Area ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 11252 Floria Rd.. Delton. Masses: Saturday, 5:00 p.m.; Sundav, 11 a.m. CHURCH OF GOD, 7th DAY, The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service Banfield. Michigan. Services 10 a.m. each Saturday. Call 671-4100, or Box 42, Bedford. Mich. 49020. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hostings and Lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED oi Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.O.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY “Prescriptions ’ - 110 S. JcHetson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 7?0€oottRd. 1991. She was bom in West Unity, Ohio, the daughter of Edward Rhodes and Alice Ridge­ way, both deceased. She attended Nashville rural and Nashville schools. Mrs. Conklin was employed at Pleasantview and Hastings school district for 10 years as a custodian 1958-1968. ................... She was a member of the Family Altar Chapel. She enjoyed reading and helping fami­ Hastings. Michigan Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Satur­ day Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. Roger Allen Baker HASTINGS - Roger Allen Baker, 68 of 1880 West Gun Lake Road, Hastings passed away Friday, June 14, 1991 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Baker was bom January 26, 1923 in Coldwater, the son of Ward and Mae (Whit­ man) Baker. He was raised in Coldwater and Union City and attended schools there, graduating from Union City High School. He received a B.A. Degree from Olivet College and a Masters Degree in Arts from Cranbrook Academy of Ans in Detroit He went on to attend the University of Mexico studying Mexican Art. He was married to Rosa M. Ledesma Febru­ ary 1,1953. He returned to the Coldwater area from Mexico where he did sculpturing for the Darling Company for several years. He became a real estate agent of the United Farm Agency, coming to Hastings in 1969 to establish an agency. In 1981 he purchased the Orchard Hills Golf Course in Shelbyville, which he operated until failing health forced his retirement in 1988. He was a member of Charlotte F&AM #120, Hastings Elks Lodge #1965, former member of Hastings Rotary Club, former member of Hast­ ings Country Club and former Boy Scout Master with Nottawa Trail Troop in Coldwater. Mr. Baker is survived by his wife, Rosa; a daughter, Karla Kwekle of Jenison; a son, Alan Baker of Shelbyville; three grandchildren; his mother, Mae Baker and a brother, Bob Baker of Fl Myers, Florida. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 26 at the Wren Funeral Home with Father Leon H. Pohl officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to St Rose or Cancer Society. Evelyn A. Converse BATTLE CREEK - Evelyn A. Converse, 68 of 3293 Fine Lake, Battle Creek and formerly of Athens passed away Friday, June 14,1991 at Battle Creek Heaiiv Systems. Mrs. Converse was born September 24,1922 in Battle Creek. She attended Athens High School. She was a homemaker. During World War II she was employed at the Percy Jones Hospital and at the Kellogg Company. She was an Auxiliary member of the Athens Post #5319 VFW and Climax American Legion Post #465. Mrs. Converse is survived by a daughter, Shireen K. Voss of Fulton; a son, Darwin D. Converse of Jacksonvil le, Florida; three grand­ daughters; one great granddaughter; two step grandchildren and three step great grandchil­ dren; his mother, Gladys Converse of Athens; two brothers, Donald Cripps and Harold Cripps, both of Battle Creek; a sister, Virginia Converse of Fine Lake. She made her home for the last 25 years with John K. Bishop of Fine Lake. Funeral services were held Monday, June 17 at the Shaw Estes Funeral Home with Reverend Michael L. Johnston of the Lakeside Baptist Church officiating. Burial was in Hick­ ory Comers Cemetery, Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Jon W. Grennell HASTINGS - Jon W. Grennell, 44 of Hast­ ings and formerly of Sl Johns, passed away Friday, June 14, 1991 at Mary Avenue Care Center, Lansing. Mr. Grennell was bom August 2,1946 in SL Johns, the son of Gordon and Anna (Bingham) Grennell. He resided the last 14 years in Hast­ ings, prior to that in St. Johns. He was a member of Sl Peter Lutheran Church. Mr. Grennell was employed at E.B.I. Shel­ tered Workshop, Hastings. Mr. Grennell is survived by two sisters, Jo Ann Rubin of Monticello, Indiana and Judy Boettger of St. Johns; one brother, Larry Gren­ nell of Sl Johns; 16 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were held Monday, June 17 at Osgood Funeral Home with Pastor Jeffrey Heimsoth officiating. Burial was in Ml Rest Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association or Multiple Sclerosis Emily M. Robinson HASTINGS - Emily M. Robinson, 94 of 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings passed away Monday, June 17,1991 at Thomapple Manor, Hastings. Mrs. Robinson was bom May 2, 1897 in Marne, the daughter of Clarence and Margaret Miller. She was raised in the Sparta area and attended schools there. She was married to Ralph Robinson Septem­ ber 15, 1920. She was a homemaker. She has lived in Banfield, Battle Creek, Bellevue and Hastings during her married life. Mrs. Robinson is survived by a daughter, Donna M. Guy; grandson and his wife, John and Mary Guy and great grandson, Adam Guy, all of Hastings. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Robinson ia October of 1979. Private family services were held Wednes­ day, June 19 at Dowling Cemtery with Allan McCrimmon officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by the Wren Fuen- ral Home of Hastings. Richard Lee Paisley, Sr. NASHVILLE - Richard Lee Paisley, Sr., 79 of 111 South Main Street, Nashville passed away Monday, June 17, 1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Paisley was bom April 7,1912 in Rock­ wood, the son of Jethro Fitzgerald and Alice Mae (Lee) Paisley. He attended Adrain High School and worked for the Postal Service there and in Detroit. He was an Evangelistic Minister for the Weslyan Holiness Church for 11 years and retired from Dibar Industries in Litchfield. He enjoyed fishing, painting and riding his .noped around Barry County. Mr. Pailsey is survived by ten children, Mrs. William (Phyllis) Lloyd of Blissfield, Mrs. Robert (Nancy) Gamer of Deerfield, Mrs. David (Alice) Inman of Adrian, Becky Baran of Adrian, Richard Paisley, Jr. of Nashville, Mrs. Joseph (Patty) Christian of Camden, Mrs. David (Mary) LoPresto of Camden, Mrs. Lon (Edyth) Green of Clovis, New Mexico, Jack Paisley of Frontier, Mrs. Troy (Tami) Moore of Reading; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 20 at the Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Richard L. Paisley, Sr. Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home of Nashville. Mason Edward Forshey BANFIELD - Mason Edward Forshey, 95 formerly of Banfield passed away Friday, June 14, 1991 at Tendercare of Hastings where he had been a patient for the past six years. Mr. Forshey was bom December 30,1895 in Augusta. He was a farmer most of his lifetime in Southwest Barry County. He was married to Leota McGIocklin May 13,1922. She preceded him in death July 16, 1973. The couple was married over 50 years. Mr. Forshey is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Janet) Westphal of Bellevue and Mrs. Richard (Juanita Jean) MacLeary of Hast­ ings; three sons, Wilfred Forshey of Kalama­ zoo, Robert Forshey of Delton and Norman Forshey of Battle Creek; five grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Marjorie Conklin and one brother, Harry Forshey, both of Battle Creek. He was also preceded in death by a stepson, Earl Weadbrock in 1989. Graveside services were held Monday, June 17 at the Banfield Cemetery with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home, Delton Terri Marie "Little Cherokee"Slocum HASTINGS - Terri Marie "Little Cherokee" Slocum, 49 of529 North Jefferson Street, Hast­ ings passed away Tuesday, June 18,1991 at her residence. Terri Marie was bom August 5, 1941 in Afton, Oklahoma, the daughter of Wadie and Oteka (Monying) Beach. She was raised in Oklahoma and attended schools there. She was married to Ron Slocum. She came to Hastings in 1989. She and her husband, own and operate the “Cherokee Nickel” Store in Hastings. Terri Marie is survived by her husband, Ron; children, Robby and Tina of California, Scott of North Dakota, Michael of California, Damon and Tommy of Michigan; step daught­ er, Christina Marie of Michigan; two brothers, Raymond Beach of Colinga, California and David Beach of Bakersfield, California. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Candy (Palsy) Park and a brother, Kenny Beach. Respecting family wishes, there will be no funeral service. Final disposition will be according to Cherokee Ritual. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Legal Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning/Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on June 25. 1991 at 7:30 p.m. in the Annex Conference Room. County Annex Building at 117 South Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. The following Sections of the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended, will be considered for amendment: A-6-91 ARTICLE IV Section 4.42 ■ Land Divisions Now Section. A-7-91 ARTICLE X Section 10.1 - Zoning Compliance Permit Amending section. Interested person desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to bo heard ot the above mentioned time and place. Tne complete text of the proposed amendments of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W Stoto St.. Hostings. Michigan, between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Office at 948 4030 for further information. Nancy L. Boersma Barry County Clerk I6 ly and her church. She was married 45 years to Dale Conklin. Mrs. Conklin is survived by her husband, Dale; son, Shirley E. Conklin of Battle Creek; two granddaughters, Tammera Wright of Williamsburg, Virginia and Sheryl Conklin of Grand Rapids; two sisters, Ruth Ann King of Bellevue, Neomia Watson of Dowling; three brothers, Ford Rhodes of Bryon, Ohio, Paul Rhodes of Gladwin and Von Rhodes of Smithsfield, North Carolina. Funeral services were held Friday, June 11 at Bachman Hobble Funeral Chapel, with Reverend Kyra Jacksun officiating. Burial was in Maple Grove Township. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or Family Altar Chapel. Carl C DuBois HASTINGS - Carl C. DuBois, 96 of 13050 Banfield Road, Hastings, passed away Friday, June 14,1991 at Community Hospital in Battle Creek. Mr. DuBois was bom on September 11, 1894 in Baltimore Township, Barry County, the son of Charlie and Addie (Clark) DuBois. He was a life long Dowling and Banfield area resident and attended Barry County Rural Schools. He was married to Jessie Phillips, their marriage ended in divorce. Mr. DuBois was employed in farming and threshing, saw mill operator and 16 years at Eaton Manufacturing in Battle Creek. Was well known in the area for his custom saw filing business which he did for many years from his farm home. Mr. DuBois is survived by four sons, Leland C. DuBois, Kenneth W. DuBois, Francis J. DuBois all of Battle Creek and Rex R. DuBois of Burlington; 26 grandchildren; several great­ grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Donna Mae Belles and Dorothy Belle Voss; one son, Alva Keith DuBois. Graveside services were held Monday, June 17 at the Dowling Cemetery with Pastor Edwin Shafer officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Harold J. Tasker, Sr. LAKE ODESSA - Harold I. Tasker, Sr.. 79 of 567 Lake Drive, Eagle Point, Lake Odessa passed away Saturday, June 15, 1991 at his residence. Mr. Tasker was bom October 19, 1911 in Campbell Township, Ionia County, the son of Alvah and Hannah (Meskie) Tasker. He was raised in the Lake Odessa area and attended schools there, graduating in 1930 from Lake Odessa High School. He farmed the family farm for a few years before moving to Hastings. He was married to Vera N. Latta on February 19, 1965. He was employed at Consumers Power Company for a brief time before going to work at Hastings Manufacturing Company where he was employed 38 years, retiring in 1974. He has resided at his present address for the past four years. He was a member of the Hastings Elks #1965 and Hastings Moose Lodge #628. Mr. Tasker is survived by his wife, Vera; a son Harold J. Tasker, Jr. of Delton; step daughter, Diane Rodgers of Caledonia; one grandson, Benjamin; three step granddaugh­ ters, Rhonda, Tina and Kelly; two step great grandsons, Brandon and Jonathan. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 18 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Reverend Bill Dobson officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Americna Lung Association. Jeremy Darold Morse DELTON - Jeremy Darold Morse, 15 of 10635 Kingsbury Road, Delton passed away Saturday, June 15, 1991 due to a motorcycle accident near Delton with a friend, Curtis Rendel of Battle Creek, who was also killed. Jeremy was bom February 14,1976 in Flint, the son of Darold (George) and Kathleen (Rowbotham) Morse. He had lived with his parents the past 14 years in the Delton area. He loved to ride motorcycles, fishing and was active in sports at Delton-Kellogg having played 8th and 9th grade football and Freshman football. He had a complete collection of foot­ ball cards. Jeremy is survived by his parents, Darold (George) and Kathleen Morse; a sister, Jaclyn (Molly) Morse; a brother, Jason Morse, both at home; maternal grandparents, Richard and Geraldine Rowbotham of Hickory Comers; paternal grandparents, Sidney and Bertha Morse of Ml Morris; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 18 at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton with Pastor Phillip Colburn of the Delton Seventh Day Adventist Church. Joint committal was held with Curtis Rendel at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens in Battle Creek following his service at 1:00 p.m. Tues­ day, June 18 at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home, Battle Creek. Memorial contributions may be made to the Troubled Teenagers, envelopes available at the funeral home. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 20, 1991 — Page 7 Open house to honor Platzes’ anniversary Dingmans to observe 50th wedding anniversary Harold and Velma Dingman, 11856 Assyria Highway, Bellevue, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at an open house to be held at Bellevue on Sunday, June 23 from 2 to 5 p.m. The party will be hosted by their children: Dennis and Lorraine Dingman, Duane and Linda Dingman, Doyle and Renee Dingman and Dennis and Diane (Dingman) Kelly. The family requests that there be no gifts. Dingman and the former Velma Spotts were married on June 26, 1941, in Charlotte at the home of the bride's parents. Dingman is engaged in fanning and has been an auctioneer in the surrounding area for 51 years. As a young woman, Mrs. Dingman served as secretary and “autograph girl” for then Governor Lauren Dickinson. Jim and Alma Platz will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary June 29 at 13264 South Wall Lake Road, Delton, at the home of daughter Joyce (Platz) Trombley. The open house celebration will begin at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Jim Platz is retired from Clark Equipment Company, and Alma Platz is retired from Kellogg Company. The couple was married Dec. 21, 1941. Greenfields to celebrate their golden anniversary Jacobys to mark their 50th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Ernest H. Jacoby of 535 W. Bond St, Hastings and Brooksville, Fla., will observe their golden wedding anniver­ sary July 5. Ernest and Lucy were married July 5, 1941 at Sage Chapel, Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y. The Rev. William Chase, chaplain of St John's Episcopal Church, presided at die ceremony. The wedding party included eight bridesmaids, eight ushers and two flower girls plus a matron of honor and best man. George and Libby Schempp, Lucy's brother and his wife; other relatives, friends and members of the Jacobys' wedding party are hosting an anniversary dinner in honor of the couple at the family cottage at Tru­ mansburg, N.Y. After graduating from Cornell, Lucy taught home economics at Bergen and Cooperstown, both in New York. Ernest took a position with Winchester Repeating Arms Co. After nine months, he was called to serve overseas with Ordinance Company and they left their Guilford, Conn. home. Lucy then became a home demonstration agent, serving three counties, for the Col­ lege of Home Economics at Cornell. After the war, they returned to Guilford and Ernest became employed with Flexible Tubing Co. Their next move was to Hastings, Mi. so Ernest could accept a position with Orchard Industries and later he became vice president of Flexfab, Inc. Lucy earned a master's degree in reading at Western Michigan University and Ernest re­ ceived his in administration from Michigan State University. Over the years, Lucy taught in Mid­ dleville, Delton and Nashville. He taught at Middleville and Nashville where he became the community school director and assistant athletic director. When they retired in June, 1981, they established a permanent residence at Brooksville, Fla. During tax season, Ernest is a tax preparer and a 55 Alive instructor for the American Association of Retired Persons. She keeps busy with several patriotic and historical or­ ganizations, namely Pilgrims, Daughters of American Colonists and Daughters of the American Revolution. In 1988, they traveled to Germany in search of his roots, but could not get into East Germany (Zwickau). Last summer, however, they were able to visit the small town of Hohndorf where Ernest’s grandfather had been cantor for the church and school. The highlight of this visit was that Ernest was able to play the same organ his grandfa­ ther had played. The Jacobys already have observed an early celebration of their 50 years in March when their children hosted friends and rela­ tives in Rorida when all were able to be to­ gether. Lucerne Cook of Boca Raton served dinner at her home with the help of others: Jenneane Pelon of Caledonia, Chris Jacoby of Fl Lauderdale, Fl., Stephen Jacoby of Pompano Beach and their families. After the dinner, the couple renewed their vows, with the help of Lucerne, a legal sec­ retary and notary public. With rings, given as gifts from their children, a double ring ceremony was performed. Grandson Kip was the ring bearer. Brown-Hall exchange their marriage vows McKeowns planning a triple celebration The McKeown family is inviting relatives and friends to a triple celebration at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at Moe Road, Middleville. The event will mark the 50th wedding an­ niversary of Andy and Jerrie McKeown May 15, the birthdays of twin brothers Andy and Sammy McKeown May 15 and the safe return of U.S. Air Force Sgt. John McKeown in March after serving for seven months in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm in Saudi Arabia. On April 20, 1991, James W. Brown and Donna (Phillips) Hall were united in marriage by the Rev. Jim Noggle of the Peace United Methodist Church of Nashville. The bride was escorted down the aisle by her father, Mr. Ed Grewburg. The matron of honor was Rene Bass of Middleville, friend of the bride. The best man was Richard Bass of Middleville, friend of the groom. Rower girl was Michelle Brochue, niece of the bride. Ring bearer was Dustin Brown, son of the groom. Ushers were Tom Brown, Terry Brown, Robert Brown, brothers of the groom, and Randy Hiliker, a friend of the fami>y. Photographer was Randy Bass of Middleville. Parents of the bride are Sharon and Ed Grawburg of Lake Odessa. Parents of the groom are Verna Brown of Hastings and Robert Brown of Battle Creek. The bride wore a gown of satin and chantil­ ly lace with a long train trimmed with pearls. The veil was tulle with small white flowers and pearls at the crown. The bridal bouquet was pink and white car­ nations with baby’s breath and pearls. The groom wore the traditional black tux. The new Mr. and Mrs. Brown resides in the Hastings area with their children of their previous marriages. A reception followed in Middleville, with guests coming from Hastings, Nashville, Sun­ field, Middleville, Lake Odessa and Caledonia. Lawrence (“Red*’) and Eleanor Greenfield will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house Saturday, June 29, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Houseman Hall, First Baptist Church, 309 E. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. Red Greenfield and Eleanor Gardner were married June 29, 1941, at Maple Grove South Evangelical Church. The ceremony was of­ ficiated by the Rev. Moyer. The Greenfields' children. Bill and Mueril Tuggle of Grand Haven, Roger and Diana Gibson of Hastings and Larry and Barbara Greenfield of Nashville and their 10 grand­ children will help them celebrate. The Greenfields request that the only gift be your presence. Townsends to mark their golden anniversary Frank and Wilma Townsend of Lake Odessa will celebrate their 50th wedding an­ niversary Saturday. June 22, with an open house from 4 to 7 p.m. at 7333 Martin Road, Lake Odessa. The open house will be hosted by their children and families. All relatives, friends and neighbors are invited to attend. Their presence is the only gift requested. Thompson-Kermeen announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Lou Thompson of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Trisha to Marty Kermeen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Tolan of Middleville and Mr. and Mrs. Kermeen of Lowell. The wedding will take place on Feb. 22, 1992. Lydys to celebrate 25th wedding anniversary Larry and Barb Lydy of Middleville celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary June 18. They celebrated the occasion June 15 with a family dinner. Their children are Greg and Cheryl Lydy, Jim and Tammy Van Dyke and Brenda Lydy. Grandchildren are Daniel, Hol­ ly and Philip. . Clarks to celebrate 40 wedded years Dick and Mert Clark will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on Sunday, June 23. Dick Clark and Mert Colvin were married June 23, 1951. at Fort Hood, Texas, where Dick was stationed in the Army. Their atten­ dants were Berl and Cathy Moma of Middleville. Dick and Mert both retired in 1987. They have four children, Vickie Ward of Hastings, Ma’k Clark of Hastings, Kathy Pierce of Nashville and Karen Maiville of Hastings. They have seven grandchildren Amy, Jill, Kristy, Meaghan, Janis, Jeff and Josh. Their ci«ildren are planning a special day for them. NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE Allen-Youngs to wed on August 17th Mr. and Mrs. William Allen of Nashville and Bonnie Allen of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Missy Renee Allen to Christian Allen Youngs, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Youngs of Charlotte and Barb Youngs of Vermontville. An Aug. 17 wedding is being planned. Smiths to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Bus and Kate Smith will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary June 29 with a family party. They were married on July 4, 1941, in Montrose. Mich. Their daughter and her husband. Sharon and John Schimmel, and grandchildren Jonathan and Jennifer hope friends will call on July 4 at their Gun Lake residence, 11977 Marsh Road, between 1 and 5 p.m. Mix-Shea announce Sept. 14 wedding plans Penny Jo Mix and Clement Paul Shea III will exchange wedding vows on Sept. 14, 1991. The bride-to-be, of Grand Rapids, is the daughter of Roger and Jo Anne Mix of Hastings. She is a graduate of Hastings High School and Blodgett Memorial Medical Center School of Nursing. The future groom, of Aurora. III., is the son of Clement Shea Jr. of Grand Rapids and Shirley Swiger of Lowell. He is a graduate of East Kentw<xxi High and Michigan State University. More Social News on Page 14... Jordans to celebrate their silver anniversary The children of Lawrence and Beverly (Maiville) Jordan, married June 18 1966, would like to invite family and friends Sun­ day. June 22. to Jefferson Hall, from 3 to 5 p.m. in celebration of their parents’ 25th anniversary. �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 20, 1991 Methodist Church marks 150th year on Sunday The third in the scries of sesqu'centennial celebrations at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings will be a hymn sing Sun­ day, June 23, at 4 p.m. Church organist Rob Styberski will play “old-time” hymns and favorites of the con­ gregation. Also featured will be special music by former organist Dorothy McMillan, the men's quartet and others. This year, the First United Methodist Church is celebrating 150 years of Methodism in Hastings. In 1841 Rev. Daniel Bush came into a small settlement on the banks of the Thomapple River. Meeting with a few families in the house of Slocum Bunker, near the comer of Slate Street and Michigan Avenue, he established the Methodist Church. The congregation of the church invites the community to join the celebration. A time of fellowship will follow the program. The church is located at 209 W. Green St. Homecoming Patriotic Day Abe Lincoln (Rev. Bruce Hanks) 9:45 & 11:00 A.M. ‘IN THE BIG TENT* Potluck Dinner on Lawn :i 12:30 PM Band Concert • 2:00 PM Choir Concert • 3:00 PM "I LOVE AMERICA” First Baptist Church 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings Ann Landers Don’t lend money without note Dear Ann Landers: Your recent column from the woman who lent her son and his wife money without getting written evidence of the indebtedness hit a responsive chord. Perhaps my experience will be helpfill to others. Because of a nasty, prolonged divorce — my ex-wife had 13 different lawyers — I was virtually wiped out. Nevertheless I insisted that our son "John" have a first-rate educa­ tion. His mother who lived in a $250,000 home in Sarasota refused to help him. John and I talked it over and he agreed to repay me when he was able since I have no retirement benefits and won’t be able to work forever. During his four years of college and two ad­ ditional years earning an M.B.A., he wrote often to express his gratitude and reaffirm his promise to repay me when he could. John became an investment banker, and now at the age of 32, is vice president of one of the biggest firms on Wall Street. He show­ ed no interest in spending time with me aiter he left school and failed to return my phone calls. After years of trying, without success, to re-establish communication, I decided to sue him for the money I had spent to put him through school. The court decided that since there was no agreement in “legally en­ forceable form" his letters acknowledging his obligation and promises to pay were meaningless. The lesson is as follows: If you want to be sure you can collect, no matter what the nature of the debt, run it by a lawyer. — Rockville Centre, N.Y. Dear Rock: Your story is a sad one and not uncommon. Read on: From Charleston, S.C.: The letter you printed from the Seattle woman whose daughter and son-in-law borrowed $125,000 to go into business and refused to pay it back described exactly what happened to me, only it as $150,000 and the borrowers were two nephews whom my wife and I had practically raised. When I told my wife I thought we should ask these young men to sign a note, she said. “Don’t insult them. They are as honest as the day is long." Well you can guess the rest. Although the business did very well they made no effGl to repay us. After a few years they phoned to suggest that I write it off as a “bad loan” and take a tax deduction. My wife thought that was "very nice of them.” Keep dishing out that good advice, Annie. Too bad I didn’t write to you instead of listening to my wife. Venezuela: Can you use another letter about getting stuck by a relative? This one will be different. It was my daughter who ripped me off. Before I went to the hospital for serious surgery I gave her power of attorney. Much to her surprise I lived through the operation and made a remarkable comeback. Good news? Not exactly. During my recovery, my daughter went into two oil and gas deals (with my money) and damn near wiped me out. There’s a lesson here. Sign me - An Idiot Father Edmonton: My husband and I borrowed money two years ago from my sister. We have never missed a payment and the interest is pretty steep. Whenever I buy a new dress or hat she needles me about spending “her" money. It’s supposed to be a joke but it sure does get my goat. Purchase, N.Y.: When it comes to co­ signing or lending money, I am a strong ad­ vocate of the "kiss principle.” Here it is: "Never loan money to anyone unless you arc willing to kiss it good-bye.” Serviceman thanks folks Dear Ann Landers: America can never truly appreciate the gratitude felt by us service members as we return from the Persian Gulf. 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Dear Ann Landers: I’m completely con­ fused and need an answer in a hurry. I wrote to you several months ago to say thanks for suggesting mat your readers write to "Any Serviceman” in the Persian Gulf. I’ve been corresponding with a lieutenant since late Oc­ tober. He is home row and we are both anx­ ious to get together. “Steve” invited me to come see him in North Carolina but I told him I’d be too ner­ vous and asked him if he’d like to visit me in New York. He said he’d love to. Now the big question: Ann, should I invite him to stay with me? I’m 29, not exactly a kid, and I’ve been liv­ ing on my own for eight years. Steve is 25 and single. Through our letters and phone conver­ sations, I can tell he is a gentleman. I’ve made it clear that I don’t sleep around and I don’t believe in one-night stands. He let me know early in our correspondence that he respects girls with high morals and would like to settle down. I have a one-bedroom apartment, but the sofa is very comfortable and all my guests who have slept on it say it’s as good as a bed. I feel as if I’m mature enough to handle Steve’s staying here, but I don’t want to give him the impression that I’m ready to jump into bed with him just because I invited him to stay with me. I’m very grateful to you for bringing this wonderful person into my life. I’ve had an ex­ citing time writing to him and I don’t want to louse things up. What do you say? -- K.P., Brooklyn, N.Y. Dear K.: If Steve cannot afford a motel perhaps you can put him up at the home of a friend or relative. You definitely should not invite him to stay in your apartment. It would send the wrong signal and get the relationship off to a bad start. Please le me know how this turns out. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Gem of the Day: Now that we have automatic teller machines we no longer have to tell our children that money does not grow on trees. They think it comes out of a wall. An alcohol problem? How can you help yourself or someone you love? "Alcoholism: How to Recognize It. How to Deal With It. How to Conquer It" will give you the answers. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money­ order for $3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Alcohol, do Ann Landers, P. O. Box 11562, Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.45.) ANN LANDERS (R) COPYRIGHT 1991 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE. INC. (616) 455-0810 SALE 18.99 WOMEN'S SUMMER SANDAL CLEARANCE PARTIAL DENTURE *695 *425 *395 *425 got home, iho«te beautiful yellow ribbons, the great songs and the cheering crowds at the air­ ports were as much a part of this victory as the herois.n jf any soldier. S’ -C my return to the United Stales. I have ‘ kissed, hugged, sung to. applauded and thanked. Now comes my tum to say THANK YOU. America. We could not have done the job without the support of our families, good friends, kind neighbors, generous bosses and. yes, a lot of bighearted strangers. When someone tells me how proud they arc of what we did, I want them to understand how proud we are that we had so much love and strength behind us. It is an honor to be a soldier serving the greatest country on Earth. Thank you again. America. — CW2 Jeffrey A. Duncan. El Paso, Texas. Dear Jeffrey: You expressed the sentiments of thousands and I can certainly understand your euphoria. And now. here’s a different kind of letter that has to do with a comrade in Ends July 13 —- m HOURS: Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 1. Each year four million Americans depend on blood transfusions 2. The safeguards on the blood supply include conducting seven separate laboratory tests to screen out AIDS, hepatitis and other infectious agents, educating donors on transmissible diseases and encouraging at-risk donors U> disqualify themselves from giving blood 3. Blood banking is one of the most highly regulated areas in health care, governed by multiple federal and stale rules, laws, policies end regulations 4. As an alternative to olood transfusions, today a growing number of people benefit from autologous (self) transfusions 5 There is no risk of AIDS or other infectious diseases when blood is donated, as sterilized needles are never reused s AMCRKAM ASSOCUtlOM Of MOOO UMl Legal Notice MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE — Default ha* been mod* in th* condition* of o mortgage mode by Corl Ainsworth ond Mary Jan* Ainsworth to Borry Cour.ty Lumber Company Mortgagee, dated September 7, 1989. and recorded on September 14. 1989, in Liber *6u. on Page 190, Barry County Register of Deed* Office, Michigan, on which Mor­ tgage there i* claimed to be due on principle, escrow ond interest at the date hereof th* sum of Five Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-six and 41/100 (S,45o.4l) Dollar* plus interest at twelve (12%) oercent per annum from June 1. 1990. Under the power of sale contained in said Mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose made and pro­ vided noticed Is hereby given that said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the Mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pub'k sole, at the East front door of the Barry County Cour­ thouse, Hostings, Michigan at 2:00 o'clock p.m. on Friday. July 19. 1991. Said premise* are situated In the Township of Ir­ ving. County of Barry. Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northwest 1 /4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 15. Town 4 North, Range 9 West. Irv­ ing Township, Barry County. Michigan, described as: Commencing at a point on the West line of said Northeast 1/4 at a point South 0 degrees 23' 30" West 851 feet from the North 1/4 corner of said Section, thence South 0 degrees 23’ 30” West 327.99 feet to a point 132 feet North of the Southwest corner of sold Northwest 1Z4 of the Nor­ theast 1/4 thence South 89 degrees 52' 18" East 660 feet parallel with th* South line of said Nor­ thwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, thence South 0 degrees 23' 30" West 132 feet, thence South 89 degrees 52' 18" East 660.15 feet to the Southeast corner of said Northwest 1/1 of the Northeast I 4 thence North 0 degrees 19' 21" East 463.01 feet along the East line of said Northwest 1/4 of th* Northeast 1/4 to a point 851 feet South of th* North line of said Section, thence South 90 degrees West 1319.60 feet to tho place of beg.nning. Sub­ ject to a right of way for highway purposes over the West 33 feet thereof. Th* redemption period shall be six months from th* date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: Jun* 11. 1991 BARRY COUNTY LUMBER COMPANY, Mortgagee By: Jeffrey L. Youngsma Its Attorney Property Address: 5898 Woodschool Rd. Freeport. Michigan. 49325 Drafted by: Jeffrey L. Youngsma Sigel, Hudson. Gee and Fisher 607 North Broadway. Hostings. Michigan 49058 (616)945-3495 (7/11) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 20, 1991 — Page 9 From Time to Time... By Esther Wal'on J-Ad Graphics News Service A girl who loves her ballet lessons is thrilled when her instructor says she has earned a solo part in the next performance. Her excitement dampens when she learns her rehearsal fails at the same time as her best friend's big party. And the friend, instead of being happy for the young dancer, is angry that she might choose the rehearsal over her party. What did the ballet student do? Did she submit to peer pressure, go to the party and give up the solo, or did she have the strength to go ahead with her big opportunity in ballet, despite what the other kids said? This was the question open for discussion in Nancy Bradley's fourth-grade class at Southeastern Elementary after viewing a videotaped story of the ballet student’s dilemma. The lively music, the characters who were just about their age and the realistic situation attracted the youngsters' attention throughout the video, which was geared to the attention span of elementary students. This tape is part of a program called POPS (Power of Postive Students), which is marketed by Positive Communications Inc. of Pawling N.Y. It is designed to help students build self-esteem and therefore enough confidence to withstand peer pressure in making good decisions. Videos for the program, along with audio cassettes and worksheets the students can take home to share with their parents, all are being funded by the Hastings Rotary Club, Hastings City Bank, the National Bank of Hastings and Hastings Savings and Loan. Representatives from those organizations sat in on Bradley's class Monday to see the first viewing of the program. "You've got to have self-esteem to stand up to peer pressure in tough situations," commented Rotary President Fred Jacobs. "And for some kids, the parents aren't there to talk to their children. And, unfortunately, some parents just don't take the time to answer their questions or help them through those decisions. "This program is being presented to help fill that void." Hastings Superintendent of Schools Carl Schoessel agreed. Waite estate shows need of will The Barry County Courthouse In Hastings, scene of a lot of ad­ ministrative work on an unusual will was done In 1944. ‘Peculiar mixup in settlement of Edwin Waite estate.’ This article was found while perusing the 1945 Banner. It describes the problem* people encounter when they don’t make a will. These same problems could occur today. The article stated: “Sometimes complications arise in the set­ tlement of estates in the probate court, but in his 20 years experience as clerk of that court and later as probate judge, Judge Clement never met so many, nor such peculiar mixups as he encountered in the closing of the estate of the late Edwin Waite. We believe our readers will be interested in this story. “Edwin Waite, who had lived for many years in Carlton Township, possessed a good farm and some personal property when he died May 16, 1944. “As he had no children, under the law, his widow, who was his second wife, was therefore entitled to half of his estate, and his brothers and sisters and the children of deceased brothers and sisters, would inherit the other half. “Judge Clement appointed an administrtor. The heirs asked that the farm be sold and the money divided. Accordingly, the ad­ ministrator petitioned probate court for authority to sell. That court approved his re­ quest and the administrator was authorized to make the sale. “He sold the farm and made his report to the probate court. The court confirmed the sale and authorized the administrator to give a deed of the farm to the buyer. “When the deed was executed, and the ad­ ministrator received the money, complica­ tions began to arise, and continued as we shall show. “Fortunately for the administrator, before he divided the money, the purchaser of the farm took his abstract to a lawyer, who discovered that the records showed that Ed­ win Waite actually had title to only four-fifths of the farm, and that the title to the other onefifth interest was vested in Ada Waite, Ed­ win’s first wife, who had inherited it from her father. She had predeceased her husband. “That made it necessary for the ad­ ministrator to back up and make another try at closing the estate. Judge Clement then ap­ pointed this man as administrator of the Ada Waite estate. It appeared that Edwin Waite had purchased the interest of the other four heirs to the farm, but that it had apparently not been considered necessary for him to get a deed from his wife for the one fifth interest in the land. “Accordingly, the administrator had to ap­ ply for license to sell the interest of the estate of Ada Waite in the undivided one fifth of the farm. “The situation also required the sale by the administrator of the entire farm be vacated, which was done. The administrator of tile Ed­ win Waite estate then applied for a license to sell that estate’s four-fifths interest in the farm, which was granted. The same person s as administrator of the estate of Ada Waite', applied for and was granted license to sell the undivided one-fifth interest in the farm which. Legal Notices Rotary, banking groups bring POPS to Hastings schools on the county’s record, was inherited by Ada Waite, Edwin’s first wife. “Here some more complications arose. Because Edwin Waite and his first wife had no children, according to law, one-half of her one-fifth interest in the farm would descend to her husband. The other half of her fifth would be inherited by her brother, who was then liv­ ing and by the three children of another brother who had died — the children in this case would inherit one third of half of half of a fifth of the Waite farm. “The three children of Mrs. Ada Waite’s deceased brother were all living at the time of her death. But since that time, one of the three had died, leaving a wife and children. This widow and children as a group would inherit one third of half of half of a fifth of the Waite farm. “You can see that this administrator had some job when he had to divide the proceeds of the sale of the Edwin Waite farm. Mr. Waite actually owned four-fifths of the land, plus half of the remaining fifth, which descended to him for his first wife, Ada, and the other half of her fifth ownership had to be divided as we have indicated. The ad­ ministrator apportioned the proceeds as the law directed. When he was chosen to ad­ minister the estate, it appeared as if it would be a simple matter; but it was not so easy as we have shown. “Had the heirs of Edwin Waite and Mrs. Ada Waite been their own children or grand­ children, or their brothers and sister, no state inheritance tax would have been required. But because they were nephews and nieces, an in­ heritance tax of 10 percent had to be paid by the administrator, for every one except Ada Waite’s brother. “But the state treasury was easily able to contain the money it obtained from each of the three children of Mrs. Ada Waite’s deceased brother who each received one-third of half of half of a fifth of the piocecds of the sale of the Waite premises.” The article ends with, “And how would you enjoy being the administrator in this case? If there were such complications in all estates, the probate court would find it a real job to get anyone to accept an administratorship.” "It is an area that the schools, unfortunately, are having to take on," he said. "We are trying to fill a void for many students." He explained that the POPS program will be incorporated next fall in all Hastings elementary schools as part of the Michigan State Comprehensive Health Model, and it will focus on the third and fourth grades. "However, this depends somewhat on the unit," he added. "Some might be more appropriate for fifth-graders, for instance." Schoessel said the Michigan Chamber of Commerce got interested in this program several years ago and thought it would be good to incorporate it statewide. The Michigan Department of Education agreed to endorse POPS, and the plan was to distribute the program through state Rotary clubs with financing being provided by local businesses. Hastings requested the program more than a year ago, he said, but the material arrived just recently, too late to be incorporated into this school year. But several of the units are being piloted in classrooms at Southeastern to see how the students respond, and so teachers and administrators would have a better idea about how to incorporate them into the Michigan Health Model. Teachers at his school will be working on this project in late August, said Southeastern Principal Chris Warren. He said that the POPS goal of building self-esteem and self­ confidence also is emphasized in the "DARE" (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program that students can take in the fifth grade. "So there is an opportunity for some follow up in the fifth-grade," he said. "Helping students build self-esteem is important, and we certainly appreciate the organizations that made these programs available to us," said Warren. Jacobs said that the Michigan Rotary is the third state Rotary organization to undertake distributing the POPS program. "We'd like to see it become a national project," he said. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE BANNER to a friend. It makes an ideal gift! Call Us to Subscribe: (616)948-8051 (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE — Default having been made in the terms ond conditions of a certain mortgage made by Charles R. Meier and Jocquiline I. Meier, husband and wife of Johnstown Township. Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagors, to Amerifirsl Financial Corporation, a Michigan Corporation Mortgagee dated the 22nd day of July, A.D. 1988, ond recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 26th day of July. A.D. 1988, in Liber 469 of Barry County Records, on page 694, which said mortgage was thereafter on. to-wit the 22nd day of July. A.D. 1988. assigned to Interfirst Federal Savings Bank and recorded on July 26. 1988 in the office of Register of Deeds in Liber 469 for said County of Barry County Records, on page 700. which soid Mortgage was thereafter on. to-wit the 23rd day of May, 1989, further assigned to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corpo'ation and recorded on June 16, 1989 in the office of Register of Deeds in Liber 483 for said County of Barry County Records, on page 799, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $50,999.10 plus late charges of $434.78 plus a negative escrow balance of $34.68. And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been Instituted to recover the debt secured by said mcrtpjge or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case mode and pro­ vided. notice Is hereby given that on the 1st day of August, A.D. 1991, at 11:00 o'clock A.M. said mor­ tgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auc­ tion, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon ot nine and 1/8 percent (9.125%) per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses. Including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its Interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Johnstown, in the County of Barry ond State of Michigan and described as follows, to-wit: Lot 36 and the west 1 /2 of Lot 35 of the Plat of Oak Grove No. 2, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 56. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 6. 199’ Federal Home Loon Mortgage Corp, c/o Franklin Savings Bonk, FSB Assignee P.O. Box 5006 Southfield. Ml 48086 Michael I. Rich Attorney for Assignee P.O. Box 5006 Southfield,Ml 48066 (7/18) SKIN CANCER MOLES WARTS Laser Surgery is one of the most safe and effec­ tive means of removal. If you have a mole that you have been questioning, call the Born Clinic. They have 13 years of ex­ perience in LASER SURGERY. Re­ move skin growths before they be­ come malignant. Preventive Health Care Clinic 2687 44th St. S.E (Just east of Breton) • Grand Rapids, Mi. 49508 (616) 455-3550 Birth Announcements BOY, Ryan James, bom June 1, 1991 to Ms. Crystal Gibson, Lake Odessa, weighing 7 lbs., 13 ozs., 21 in. long, time: 3:16 p.m. BOY, George Michael, bom June 5, 1991 to Minnie Kidder and Cliff Clouse, Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 6V5 ozs., 21 in. long, time: 1:31 a.m. NASHVILLE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER “Offering New Therapies Not Available at Other Area Clinics” BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Send...The FORECLOSURE NOTICE Default has occurred under a mortgage made by JOHN F. McWilliams and VALERIE J. MARTIN, of 6770 Pormalee, Middleville. Michigan 49333. Mor­ tgagors. to OLD KENT BANK AND TRUST COM­ PANY, a Michigan banking corporation having its principal office at One Vandenberg Center, Grand Raipds. Michigan 49503, Mortgagee, dated August 11, 1987, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, on September 2, 1987, in Liber 456 of Mortgages, Pages 324 through 326. Because of this default, the Mortgagee hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of this mortgage due and payable immediately. On the date of this notice there is due for prin­ cipal and interest on this mortgage the sum of Five Thousand Seven Hundred Sixteen and 77/100 Dollars ($5,716.77). No suit or other proceeding at law has been started to recover the debt secured by this mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby give that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and to pay this amount, with interest, as provided in the mor­ tgages, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the Mor­ tgagee before sale, this mortgage will be foreclos­ ed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public auction to the highest bidder at the east door on the first floor of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, on Thurs­ day, June 27, 1991 at 2:00 in the afternoon. The premises covered by the mortgage are located in Irving Townsnip, Barry County. Michigan, and ore described os follows: That port of the Southwest Southwest fractional 1/4, Section 6. Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the South 1 /4 corner of Section 6; thence north 89 degrees 51 minutes West 1324.12 feet olong the South line of Section 6 to the East line of the West fractional 1 /2 of said Southwest fractional 1/4 and the place of beginning of this description; thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes West 25.0 feet; thence North 00 degrees 13 minutes East 575.0 feet parallel with the East line of the West fractional 1/2 of sold Southwest frac­ tional 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes west 647.55 feet; thence North 00 degrees 21 minutes 30 seconds East 1112.96 feet olong the West line of the East 1 /2 of the West fractional 1 /2 of said Southwest fractional 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 29 minutes 42 seconds East 669.80 feet along the South line of the North 950 feet of said Southwest fractional 1/4; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes West 1683.81 feet along the East line of the West fractional 1/2 of said Southwest frac­ tional 1/4 to the place of beginning. Property Address: 6770 Pormalee, Middleville. Michigan. Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be one year alter the date of sale. Doted: May 30. 1991 OLD KENT BANK AND TRUST COMPANY Mortgagee Hunter M. Meriwether Attorney at Law 200 Federal Square Building Grand Rapids. Michigan 49503 (616)454-6500 (6/20) Steve and Kande Darcangelo wish to an­ nounce the birth of their daughter, Emily Marissa, bom June 7th at Butterworth Hospital. She weighed 7 lbs., 11 ozs. Her grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dar­ cangelo of Grand Rapids and Wilma Tasker of Lake Odessa. She joins one sister, Melinda, 2. GIRL, Julia Kristin, bom to Michael Brooks and Connie Wagner, Hastings, June 16. 1991, weighing 7 lbs.. 10*4 ozs., 21 in. long, time: 12:14 p.m. BOY, Nicholas Jon. bom June 29 to Sue and Kevin Lancaster. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs., 21 in. long, time: 1:34 p.m. Dr. Michael Callton • • • • • Therapeutic Muscle Massage Heat and Cold Treatments Special Therapy Machines Gentle Manipulations Appointments Available Same Day NEW PATIENT SPECIAL i Examination, X-Rays, SOC00 • • and Treatment ' 1 MUST BRING COUPON TO REDEEM OFFER • EXPIRES 6/25/91 1 - — — ——————————————————————————————— , Most Insurances Accepted • Open 6 Days A week 127 S. Main Street. Nashville • Ph. 852-2070 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 20, 1991 Speakers included former Pastor Elder Paul Howell, Duane Roush, superintendent of education; Glenn Hahn, school board chairman; and current Pastor Philip Colburn. Seventh-Day Adventists observe school’s 10th year Seventy-seven were on hand for the 10th year reunion of the Hastings Seventh-Day Adventist Elementary School. Teacher Rex Reed said he Is proud of the young people who have grad­ uated from the school. Lori and Rex Reed sang along with students to close the program with "Our Prayer." WET BASEMENT? Guaranteed At left Doug Colburn of the Class of '87 plays a piano solo “Autumn Leaves". David Colburn, now pictured, performed earlier In the program. Above, Kevin Hahn and Sam Reed performed a clari­ net duet. Seventy-seven people attended the recent 10-year celebration and reunion of the Hast­ ings Seventh-Day Adventist Elementary School. Students, parents, former and current pas­ tors and teacher Rex Reed recalled fond memories of school days past and the chal­ lenges in establishing the school. During the past decade, it has taken "at least a quarter million dollars to operate the school," said Elder Paul Howell, former pas­ tor of the church, who added that the "sweat,. tears, struggle and sacrifice are worth iL" Eleven years ago this month, dirt was turned next to the church on Terry Lane for the school's groundbreaking ceremony, he said. The decision to start a school was made after several meetings in 1979 when mem­ bers voted at a general church business meeting to approve the concept. Property was purchased in December, 1979 and two portable classrooms were pur­ chased from Bellevue schools. Start up costs, including the cost of the school build­ ing, materials and desks were $27,594. The desks cost $5 each. Howell recalled that members had to se­ cure signatures of approval from each neigh­ bor in the area before the Zoning Board would agree to allow a school to be built in a residential area. "We went door-to-door. All that would have stopped us was one person." After the residents of the last house on the list said 'yes,' Howell said, "I knew God wanted us to have a church school." The school was dedicated Aug. 22,1981. Current Pastor Philip Colburn called the reunion an "occasion of rejoicing in Chris­ tian education." During the past 10 years, the school has had a total enrollment of 101 students, he said. Nine pupils comprised the first year's student body and the most recent school year had 11 students. The highest enrollment was during the fifth year of operation, when the school had 14 students. Over the years, many gifts, ranging from playground equipment to a computer, have been given to the school, Colburn said. "We're told from one who well knows that when a church is established as soon as possible a Christian school should be provided for its young people and we've heeded counsel and been richly blessed by that provision," he said. "This little school, however small or however large, is a branch of another school begun in Eden, the garden of Eden, That school in Eden is a branch of the great orig­ inal school in Heaven," Colburn said. He said it is his earnest hope that the church, as part of its mission, will keep providing Christian education for elementary students in the congregation. "Let’s make Christian education in Hast­ ings, Michigan better every year until He comes," Colburn said. As a token of appreciation, teacher Rex Reed was presented with a card of thanks and a monetary gift. Reed, who was highly praised throughout the program, has taught at the school since its inception. "I’m amazed and awed at what the Lord has done with the school, students and my­ self," Reed told the audience earlier. "What an encouragement you've been in 10 years. "True education is Christ-centered and Bible-based," involving physical, mental, spiritual and social growth, he said. "I’m proud of the young people who have graduated from our little school," Reed said. "My prayer is that we continue to grow." Duane Roush, Michigan Conference asso­ ciate and superintendent of education, spoke about the goals of Christian education and the origin of Seventh-Day church schools. The first church school was started in Bat­ tle Creek, 123 years ago. That's when 12 students met during the summer to attend "Select School," taught by Mr. Bell, whom Roush said was years ahead of his time with methods and technology. "Praise the Lord for a place where our children can be taught principles of the Bible and not what is current in society," Roush said. Special music was provided during various interludes of the program. Piano soloists included David Colburn and Doug Colburn. Lori and Rex Reed performed a vocal duet. Kevin Hahn of the Class of '91 and Sam Reed entertained with a clarinet duet and Lori Hahn was featured in a flute solo. A group of students and Rex Reed closed the program by singing "Our Prayer." Organist Judy Brewer played prelude and postlude music. The welcome was given by Glenn Hahn, school board chairman. Bob Shaffer delivered the invocation. Waterproofing Method . 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ALL FEES ARE EMPLOYER PAID We specialize in Permanent & Temporary Placement and Contract & Payroll Services Call 948-8600 iOii Wft Box" 126 1225 W. State Hasting*. Ml 49058 Lori Hahn entertained with a flute solo. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 20, 1991 — Page 11 The pie eating contest during Saturday’s Old Fashion Day at Histone Bowens Mills was a bit messy, but the contestants didn't seem to notice as they competed in the fun. The winner, whose name was not available, ate a quarter of a pie in 27 seconds. Bobbin Lace Makers gathered on the edge of the mill pond with Jenny Lamoreaux. They enjoyed a fun day of creating and sharing their talents In this 1700s skill. All four floors of the mill were opened for folks to tour. Guides, including Dawn Healey who is pictured, were on hand to answer questions and visit with the many guests. Dolls were featured and could be seen almost everywhere one would look. NOTICE of ANNUAL MEETING of Hastings Schools Board of Education Old Fashion Day attracts many to Bowens Mills Send someone a happy ad ... Ph. 948-8051 The Annual Meeting of the Hastings Area School System Board of Education will be held Monday, July 8,1991 in the vocal music room of Hastings Middle School, 232 W. Grand St., Hastings, Ml at 7:30 p.m. Patricia L. Endsley, Secretary Hastings Area School System Board of Education The concert, featuring nationally known Robbie Hiner, was enjoyable and Inspiring, said mill owner Marlon Cook. Hiner, from Unchburg, Va., Is featur­ ed on the weekly Jerry Falwell “Old Time Gospel Hour". Folks were thrilled when he sang one of his greatest hits, ‘I Want That Mountain*. Legal Notices NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE ON FORECLOSURE Public notice is hereby given, that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Order of Sale by the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, In Case No. 91-15! CH on the 3rd day of May, 1991 In favor of JOHN A. ABBOTT and JOY J. ABBOTT. Plaintiffs, and ogainst DAVID F. CON­ DON ond KATHLEEN A. CONDON, Defendant!, I •hall offer to the highest bidder, at public auction to be held at the Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings. Michigan, on the 28th day of June, 1991 at 2:00 p.m. outside the Circuit Courtroom, the following described real estate commonly known at 12793 Case Rood, Bellevue, Michigan: Beginning at a point in the center of the rood which Iles 558.69 feet due east and 1024.7) feet. North 00 degrees 56 minutes west of the South I /4 post of Section 18, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, thence North 00 degrees 56 minutes weit 295.31 feet; thence South 89 degrees 41 minutes east 786 feet; thence South 00 degrees 28 minutes east 622.31 feet; thence North 89 degrees 41 minutes west 442.94 feet; thence North 00 degrees 56 minutes west 327 feet; thence North 89 degrees 41 minutes west 338 feet, to the point of beginning. Assyria Township, Barry County, Michigan. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed. DAVID O. WOOD Barry County Sheriff JAMES L. JUHNKE (P24416) Attorney for Plaintiffs 835 Golden Avenue Battle Creek, Michigan 49015 Telephone (616) 963-1441 (6/20} People of the Dairy Reaching the TOTAL Barry County Market every week is a... We would like to congratulate our local dairy industry for maintaining ' high standards and quality products, supplying us with health-giving and nutritional benefits, as well as contributing to our community’s thriving economy. Their achievements are important! TALI ORDER We do it EACH WEEK of the year. CALEDONIA STATE BANK Of Soutten MeHyan County, toe. 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Michele Mayne, his wife (original mortgagors) to Exchange Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated February 3, 1987 and recorded on February 10,1987, in Liber 446, on page 706, Barry County Records, and assigned by mesne assignment to BancPIus Mor­ tgage Corporation, San Antonio, Toxas, by an assignment dated October 31, 1987, and recorded on November 16, 1987, in Liber 459. on page 541, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mor­ tgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY FOUR DOLLARS AND 45 CENTS ($53,534.45), including interest at 8.50% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, cl the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 11:00 a.m. o'clock, on July 11, 1991. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HASTINGS, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 68 of SMITH S LAKEVIEW ESTATES NUMBER 1. according to the recorded plat thereof, as record­ ed In Liber 5 of plats on page 2. The redemption period shall bo 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the data of such sale. Dated: Moy 30. 1991 Troti and Trott Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgagee 31000 Telegraph Road, Suite 170 Birmingham, Michigan 48010-3411 File *91051058 BancPIus Mortgage Corporation, Assignee of Mortgagee (6/20) Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting June 10, 1991 - 7:00 p.m. Seven board members. Mike Smith, County Commissioner. 4 Residents. Accepted paved-road report as amended. Increased deputy clerk's salary to cover social security withholding. Amended budget for Birch, Summer Tax tian fees, and social security. 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Michigan fliB FORIH BUREAU pt JWiO. f/VSUR/l/VCE I J FARM BUREAU MUTUAL ’ FARM BUREAU LEE • FARM BUREAU GENERAL • FB AHHUITT 968-9758 Battle Creek �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 20, 1991 Mullenhurst a good golf challenge for all skill levels Diamonds, in the rough Z>v...Todd Tubergen Many of West Michigan’s finest golf courses are designed with the “big hitter” in mind. That’s fine if you are in the habit of hitting your drives 270 yards on a consistent basis and can follow that up with a 200-yard 4-iron to the green. But for the rest of us, it’s nice to have some holes that cut a little slack in regard to distance, where one shot won’t cause too much trouble. That is one of the charms of the Mullenhurst Golf Club in Delton. Playing 5,625 yards from the white tees (5,300 for the ladies), it is not a particularly long course, which is one reason it is very popular among senior citizens. However, do not be lulled to sleep by the short distances. There are plenty of hazards. Water comes into play on 10 of the holes, and there are plenty of deep sand bunkers. Mullenhurst was designed and built by cur­ rent owner Dick Enyart in 1974. Enyart added dug ponds to a rolling, wooded terrain he says lent itself very nicely to a golf course. The front nine begins with the easiest hole, a 320-yard par-4 with a bunker-guarded green, and ends with the longest, a 485-yard par 5 with a slight dogleg left past a treeline. Sandwiched in between are some very challenging golf holes. Number two is a 165-yard par-3 with drink front and back. Three is also tricky, with a small pond hidden 235 yards down the fairway. Be careful, it may be advisable to hit an iron or a fairway wood off the tee. Four is a 135-yard par 3 from an elevated tee with a trceline left and a deep sand bunker right-front of the green. If you are a long-ball hitter, you may be tempted to cut the trees on left side of the fair­ way off the fifth tee. a sharp dogleg. The safer play is to hit the ball in the fairway and trust your short iron game, as the trees are much deeper than they appear at first glance. Six is the easiest par-3 on the course, a 125-yard chip to a relatively open green. Seven is Mullenhurst’s signature hole, ac­ cording to Enyart. The 350-yard par-4 rolls gently to the left. Again, the temptation is to cut the trees, but the benefit of doing that successfully fails to outweigh the risk. A straight tee shot (possibly an iron) sets up a nice uphill ap­ proach to the green. Trees in the middle of the fairway pose a threat on eight, a 290-yard par-4, as do water hazards on either side of the green. Once die trees are cleared, the hole should be an easy par. The back nine is highlighted by a pair of testy par-5s. 18 HOLES PAR 71 ... YARDAGES Z WHITE TEES out in TOTAL RED TEES OUT in TOTAL LOCATED AT 9877 Mullen Rd. Delton, Ml (616) 623-8383 2700 2925 5625 2550 2750 5300 GREEN FEES" 9 - *6 18 ’10 SENIORS 9 - *4 18 - ’7 -POWER CARTSZ 9 - *7 Ia-’13 Twelve is the 1-handicap hole on the course, and for good reason. A 510-yard dogleg left, the hole is both the longest hole on the course and one of its trickiest. Steer clear of the water hazard in the fairway. Left-to-right Lee Trevino-type players won’t have much difficulty with 15, which measures 495 yards. The hole is shaped like a lightning bolt, so the emphasis is on the tee shot. Clear the trees just off the tee and drop the ball in the fairway, and reaching in regula­ tion is relatively simple. The key to pairing the 11 th hole, a 135-yard par-3, is checking the pin placement. The green is essentially bowl shaped. Some days an ultra-fast downhill putt is unavoidable. The water in front of the green is more a psychological barrier than a hazard. Sand hugs both sides of the green on 13, another dogleg left, measuring 335 yards, and the right side of the 165-yard 14th. If you come into the final three holes and you need a birdie or two, don’t give up hope. All three holes ur short-to-middle distance par 4’s. Again, these holes emphasize a straight drive and approach shot. The 16th hole, at 290, is easily reachable in two shots, providing the water in front of the green doesn't sneak into play. Stay to the left side of the fairway on 17. as a large tree and a bunker guard the right side of the green. It’s better off to be to the right off the tee on 18. as pine trees left create nothing but trouble. There are very few easy holes at Mullenhurst, so grab birdies while you can. The greens are in good condition and are wellcontoured, so hope you’re putting well. The key to most of the holes is a well-placed tee shot. There are some holes in which you’re tempted to be a little more daring, but think about the possible consequences and weigh them against the reward. Then take your best shot. Mullenhurst has leagues every weeknight, including a Friday couples league. Green fees are very reasonable (see above table), par­ ticularly for seniors. Also worth a note, a four-person scramble will be held July 13. The event, the Second Annual Golf Classic, is a benefit for the Thor­ napple Township Emergency Services. This uphill approach to the green makes the 7th hole one of the most popular at Mullenhurst Golf Club near Delton. The Outdoor Outlook by— Steve Hayes Fishing with live bait I really enjoy fishing with live bait. Sometimes it works when nothing else will. However, nothing is more frustrating to a fisherman than reaching into the bait bucket only to discover that what was once fresh, lively bait, has become limp and lifeless, especially when fishing time is limited. If not properly cared for, several dollars worth of even the freshest bait can spoil before you know it. Here are a few tips to keep your bait alive and kicking. Minnows The key to keeping minnows alive for any length of time lies in the water. It must be fresh, cool, and oxygenated. If they are kept in a small bucket, it doesn’t take long for three or four dozen cappie minnows or a half-dozen or so very large minnows to exhaust the available oxygen supply. As the oxygen is depleted, the minnows will begin swimming near the surface and will move about much slower than normal. If you notice this, change the water or add some oxygen to it. Generaly, oxygen is added either through the use of aerators that pump it into the water or by small oxygen tablets (such as O tabs) that slowly release it. I’ve found that shiner and sucker minnows survive much better when the writer is kept cold. Keep this in mind whenever you’ve got a full bucket of minnows. It doesn’t hurt to add a few ice cubes to the water periodically either, as long as its not an excessive amount. Keep the lid on your bucket too because it will help keep the water cooler. If you change the water, try to avoid drastic temperature changes. Minnows can die when subjected to extreme water temperature changes. It won’t matter much if the temperature varies slightly. If it feels reasonably similiar to the touch of your hand, it’s probably sufficient. Finally, avoid handling the minnows until you’re ready to bait your hook. The more they’re handled, the greater the risk of knock­ ing off their scales or damaging their protec­ tive slime. A small dip net will help minimize excessive handling of your minnows to keep them alive longer. Worms Keep them out of the heat! Worms, especially night crawlers and leaf worms, can die within a few minutes if left in direct sunlight or extreme heat. They must be kept cool. When you’re driving to your favorite fishing hole, make sure the worms aren’t left on the dash or in a hot trunk. Store worms, in styrofoam boxes whenever possible. When you’re fishing, put them in the shade, under the boat seat, or any place out of the sun. Better yet, put the stryfoam box in­ side a layer styrofoam container, and add a few ice cubes or ice packs to keep the temperature down. If you’re planning on storing a small quanti­ ty of worms for a few days, use the refrigerator if you can. If you do. I’d recom­ mend putting them on the second or third shelf all the way to the back behind that jar of pickles, where the boss isn’t likely to find them and throw them out. Just don’t forget that you put them there! When storing several dozen worms, make sure the soil is damp but not soaked and mud­ dy. Sprinkle some water onto the soil a little at a time, and mix it up. It should contain just enough moisture to cause it to stick together if you compact some in your fist. However, if you can squeeze water out of it, you’ve added too much. If you’ve added too much water, simply add more soil until the desired result has been achieved. You may consider using worm bedding or moss instead of black soil for extended storage. It’s cleaner than dirt and does a very good job keeping your worms alive and perky. When using either of the above, water should be mixed in as with soil. Whenever I’ve used worm bedding, night crawlers always seem a little healthier for longer periods than they’ve been when I’ve used soil. Worm food sprinkled on top of the dirt, bedding, or moss helps keep them healthier too. It can stimulsc growth and can help re­ juvenate unhealtny worms if given enough time. However, worm food won’t help much if you’re only keeping them for a day or two. Make sure dead worms are removed im­ mediately io prevent contamination of the rest. Crickets As with worms, crickets must be kept out of the sun. When you’re on the lake, place the cage inside a styrofoam cooler with a lid if possible. Otherwise drape a T-shirt over the top. Crickets can be kept alive for several days if you keep them in a cool place. They need a source for moisture. The simplest way to fur­ nish water is to use a small, clean sponge. Soak it with water, and squeeze out the excess before putting it in the cage. You may also consider slicing a small potato in half or slic­ ing a small wedge of cantelope to use in addi­ tion to the water. Regardless of the type of bait you are using, handle it with care. Avoid squeezing it, while placing it on the hook, and cast it gently. If you take proper care of your bait, you’ll find that it will usually work extremely well and that you will consistently catch more fish. Saxon Shorts 1991 Hastings graduate Nick Williams con­ tinues to reap post-season awards. Already named to the all-conference, all­ district and all-regional teams for his outstan­ ding season, Williams was recently selected to the Class B All-state squad and was picked to the “Dream Team,” which is made up of players from all four classes. A recent pick of the Seattle Mariners in the 1991 amateur draft, Williams was one of the state’s leading hitters with a .591 average. He drove in 42 runs and scored 47 limes, and finished his career as Hastings’ all-time leader in home runs and RBIs. Williams will attend Central Michigan University next season on a baseball scholarship. f SOFTBALL > RESULTS: J Hastings Mens Slow Pitch Standings Black Division W-L Sniders................................................................74) Larry Poll Realty............................................. 7.1 Country Classics.............................................. 6-1 Century Cellunet............................................. 3.5 Blarney Stone................................................... 2-4 Flexfab................................................. 2-4 G.W. Bliss.......................................................j-s Hast. Mutual..................................................... 1.5 Red Division Swamp Fox........................................................54) Diamond Club................................................. 5.1 Metallibatters................................................... 4.3 Art Meade.............................................. .......3-2 Brian’s Painting................................................3.4 Hast. Sanitary.................................................. .. Saber Mfg........................................................ .. Hastings Club................................................. j-g This Weeks Games Wednesday, June 19th - 6:30 Saber vs. Metallibatters; 7:30 Swamp vs. Hastings Club; 8:30 Flexfab vs. Hast. Club. Thursday, June 20th - 6:30 An Meade vs. Sanitary ; 7:30 Diamond Club vs. Brians; 8:30 Blarney vs. Bliss. Friday, June List - 6:30 Mutual vs. Classics; 7:30 Cellunet vs. Sniders. Last Weeks Results Swamp 13 vs. Metallibatters 3; Poll 21 vs. Blarney 6; Art Meade 11 vs. Saber 4; Dia­ mond Club 12 vs. Sanitary 2; Classics 10 vs. Cellunet 8; Poll 11 vs. Art Meade I; Sniders 15 vs. Bliss 4; Brian’s 8 vs. Hastings Club 5; Flexfab 6 vs. Mutual 5. H.R, Derby Bob Madden. Sniders 7 Brad Daniels. Sniders 5 8 tied with 2 The Skinny by Todd Tubergen It’ll be tough to kick ‘The National’ habit There is a quote from one of my favorite novels, Norman Mailer’s "Tough Guys Don’t Dance,” in which the narrator contends that it is “easier to give up the love of your life than it is to stop smoking.” While this may seem like a drastic statement, it flows well within the con­ text of the story. And he soon discovers that his conviction is wrong, because he wife leaves and he is miserable. Late last week I learned a little something about addiction myself, when “The National” called it quits after a mere year and a half of publication. I’ve had what I considered to be “loves of my life,” and I used to be a smoker. The girlfriends come and go, but even when they go, there is the undeniable knowledge that another one will soon take her place. As far as smoking, that is a disgusting habit, anyway, so it was not too difficult to stop. But no more National? I realize that many here in Hastings never got the chance to see it, the first daily newspaper devoted entirely to sports. They had a difficult enough time circulating to larger markets such as Grand Rapids, so it never arrived here. I often found myself inexplicably driv­ ing to the Marathon station right off 1-96 on 28th Street because that was the closest known place to pick it up. And, you know, it was ALWAYS worth the drive, and the 75 cents per copy cover price. If you were a statistics freak, the Na­ tional quenched your thirst. It offered daily coverage of every sport, from foot­ ball to curling. The baseball box scores made the Detroit papers and the Chicago Tribune pale by comparison. You know how other papers list baseball standings? Wins, losses, percentage, games behind, last 10 games, streak, home and away — that’s usually all you get. The National had all those, plus record within division, record in one-run games, current stand record (road or away), record same time last season, average runs for and against, home runs for and against, stolen bases, team batting average, team E.R.A. and ... The Skinny. I’m sure some of the more curious of my readers have wondered where on earth the title of this column came from. Now that the threat of a lawsuit has been vanquished. I can divulge its origin. There it is. They always threw a seemingly trivial little stat out to the sports dogs. They try to give you a little extra knowledge to go into that good night a little more well armed. Which is, in its basic form, what I try to do in this column. To give you the lowdown. In its final edition, last Thursday, "The Skinny" on the Detroit Tigers read as follows: Fielder (12 home runs) is 13 fewer homers behind last year at this date. Not essential information, but if you’re a sports dog like I am, you crave it nonetheless. That final edition (which I now keep under my pillow, just in case I wake up wondering how many turnovers Scottie Pippen had in Game 5 against L.A.) is 48 pages I will treasure forever. Editor in-chief Frank Deiord got his best col­ umnists to write about the paper and what it meant. Dave Kindred, one of the best in the business, had this to say about the National: For two years, from conception to death, The National reached for the stars. We wanted it all. We wanted to have fun, because the games were Jun. In a nutshell, that is what the average sports fan “craved” about the National. It was fun. But being a relatively new sport­ swriter, I wanted more. The National had the best columnists in the business (Sorry Joe Falls and Mitch Albom!). They were my role models in this business, bless their unemployed little hearts. I was a ship on a sea of sports, and they were my beacons. Maybe someday I will be able to write with the wisdom and confidence of Kin­ dred, the wk and humor of Norman Chad and Scott Ostler and the profes­ sionalism and integrity of Deford. The task set before me is now much more muddled, now that there is no National. The final issue also shows pictures of some of the many employees that made the National so great. It shows the covers of the premier edition, as well as some of the editor’s favorites, like when Tyson lost to Douglas and when Nolan Ryan spun his seventh career no-hitter. The colorful cover screams "We had a ball!” and. beneath it, in smaller print "The fat lady sings our song.” There is even an epitaph that reads — The Na­ tional: Jan. 31, 1990-June 13, 1991. But what I’ll remember most are these lines from Kindred's column: You may remember Kindred’s first rule of life: Never leave home without three quarters in your pocket. There's a new one now. From now on. leave all your'e change at home. Yep. Anybody got a cigarette? �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 20, 1991 — Page 13 Car show is biggest ever at Charlton Park Over 4,800 spectators and 1,116 show cars will put Sunday's Father's Day Car Show in Charlton Park history books as the single largest event ever. "Il's the biggest event I've seen the six years I've been here and I would dare say it's the biggest in Charlton Park history," said park Director, Diane Smith. "Due to the traffic tie ups, which we'll try and remedy next year. I'm convinced of it" The total number of cars far exceeded the 800 expected at the 10th anniversary show, sponsored by the park and the Southern Street Rod Association, said Smith. The show already holds the title as the biggest single day car show in Michigan. -We hod Ann C2r* by 10 •.!*. and ®nn hy 10:30," she said. "We had a steady stream of cars coming in probably until 3:30 p.m. The spectator count was up significantly." Car enthusiasts came from as far away as Champaign, Illinois, like Roy Chlebana, to show off their impeccable wheels. For that, Chlebana was given the long distance award for making his 320 mile trek. The new owner of the show's 5-foot high spectator’s choice trophy hails from Mulliken. Roger Sain's 1955 Chevy con­ vertible was declared the most admired car in the show. In all, 10 car clubs were represented along with individual car buffs. Taking home the club award was S.R. Cruisers from Lansing, represented by 15 cars at the show. Running a close second were the Misfits of Battle Creek with 14 cars on display. Winning a gift certificate for a rebuilt engine were Warren and Susan Steele cf Hastings, while 1922 Model “T" owner Sheila Wiseman was given the Charlton Park choice award. The top ten cars and their owners were: Scott Mobley of Hamilton with a 1931 Ford; Randy Thompson of Burlinton with a 1937 Ford; Joe Divietri of Jackson with a 1940 Chevy; John Logue of Jackson with a 1936 Ford; Leon Hoogwind of Marnie with a 1937 Chevy; Chuck Orr of Battle Creek with a 1060 Chiyw* Drtv* KubS of JjLCkSOE with a 1951 Ford; Bob Rose of Battle Creek with a 1957 Chevy; Tony Vanduine of Grand Rapids with a 1950 Chevy and David Hadley of Portage with a 1957 Chevy. The award for the best unfinished car went to Bob Pierce while Gary Price of Lansing was Mr. Street Rodder of the Year with a 1935 Ford pickup. A total of, $1,000 in cash prizes were awarded, while S3,000 in door prizes were given away. Other features of the event included the first-ever model car contest for people of all ages, musical and magical entertainment, vendors, food booths and a swap meet. Synopsis of Minutes HOPE TOWNSHIP SPECIAL BOARD MEETING June 5. 1991 — 5:30 P.M. Pledge to Flag­ Roll call, ail members present. Adopted Resolution No. 4-A to amend Interest Accrual Date for Special Assessment Roll No. 5 Stevens’ Wooded Acres (No. 1 and No. 3). Adopted Resolution to Authorize Issuance of Special Assessment Bonds. Meeting adjourned 5:50 P.M. Shirley R. Cose. Clerk Attested to by: Patricia I. Baker, Supervisor (6-20) PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNiNG COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBILC HEARING Admirers of this 1955 Chevy, owned by Roger Sain of Mulliken, get a good look at the winner of the spectator's choice trophy award at the Father's Day Car Show at Charlton Park Sunday. Patricia Palek of Ashley looks over this 1949 Mercury, one of 1,116 show cars on display at Charlton Park last weekend. 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Jefferson St. HASTINGS (616) 945*5085 Notices Regretfully announces, because of continuing disability, the closure of his office June 30, 1991. I hope to resume practice when recovered. Expressions of sympathy and support from my patients, my co-workers and others have been appreciated. ANOTHER GREAT RIDE! 205 MILES! We’re proud of you and we’ll be ready for next year... Love ya, your crew Medical records, if where needed, will be available. i^JWTSE REGISTRATION NOTICE To the Qualified Electors of FtMSONWCl iCRVICCS INC. 1225 W. State, Hastings, Ml Professional Resume Service Specializing in affordable complete resume service. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Services Include: Notice is hereby given that any legal voter liv­ ing In Rutland Charter Township who is rot already registered may register with the Township Clerk on Monday, July 8,1991, THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER, from 9 a.m. till 5 p.m. to be eligible to vote in the Spacial Elec­ tion to be held August 6, 1991. Cover Letter Interview Editing Quality Type Written Copies Phyllis Fuller, Rutland Charter Township Clerk 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 Township Hall Phone 948-2194 ....... For more information and rates Call Kvle at 948-8600 NOW ACCEPTING EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS MON.-FR1. BETWEEN 8 A.M.-4 P.M. ONLY! TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTIC E that a public hearing con­ cerning proposed tex! amendments to the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on Wednesday. July 17. 1991, commencing at 7:30 o’clock p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall. 10115 South Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered at said public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. The proposed amendment of Section 3.1 of the Zoning Ordinance by the addition of a new subsec­ tion “5.a." defining "Animal Shelter." 2. The proposed amendment of Section 3.1.22 of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the definition of "Dog Kennel." 3. The proposed amendment of Section 4.25 of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the keeping of animals, including the adoption of new regulations pertaining to the keeping of more than three dogs over six months of age as domestic household pets. 4. The proposed amendment of Section 6.6.B.5.m of the Zoning Ordinance so as to allow as a special use In the "A" Agricultural District zon­ ing classification the keeping of more than three dogs over six months of age for either commercial or non-commercial purposes, subject to the specific provisions set forth In the proposed text amendment. 5. The proposed amendment of Section 3.1.15 of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the definition of "Building line." 6. The proposed amendment of Section 3.1.80 of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the definition of "Setback.” 7. The proposed amendment of Section 3.1.81 of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the definition of "Setback Line (Minimum)". 8. The proposed amendment of Section 3.1.96 of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the definition of "Yard." 9. The proposed amendment of Section 3.1.97 of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the definition of "Yard — Front." 10. The proposed amendment of Section 3.1.98 of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the defini­ tion of "Yard — Rear.” 11. The proposed amendment of Section 6.0.C.2 of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to minimum side yard requirements In the "R-l" Single Family Law Density Residential District zoning classification. 12; The proposed amendment of Section 6.0.C.3 of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to minimum rear yerd requirements in the "R-l" Single Family Low Density Residential District zoning classification. 13. Tho proposed amendment of Section 6.1.C.2 of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to minimum side yard requirements In the "R-2" Single Family ond Two-Family Medium Density Residential District zoning classification. 14. The proposed amendment of Section 6.1 .C.3 of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to minimum rear yard requirements in the "R-2" Single Family and Two-Famllv Medium Density Residential District zoning classification. 15. The proposed amendment of Section 6.2.8.1. b.2 of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to minimum side yard requirements In tho "R-4" Multiple Family High Density Residential District zoning classification. 16. The proposed amendment of Section 6.2.8.1. b.3 of tho Zoning Ordinance pertaining to minimum roar yard requirements in the "R-4" Multiple Family High Density Residential District zoning classification. 17. The proposed amendment of Section 6.5.E.3 of tho Zoning Ordinance pertaining to minimum front yard requirements in the “I" Industrial District zoning classification. 18. The proposed amendment cf Section 6.5.E.4 of tho Zoning Ordinance pertaining to minimum roar yard requirement* in tho "I" Industrial District zoning classification. 19. The proposed QrnwJment of Section 6.5.E.5 of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to minimum side yard requirements in the "I” Industrial District zoning classification. 20. Tho proposed amendment of Section 6.6.C.1 of tho Zoning Ordinance pertaining to minimum front yard requirements in the "A" Agricultural District zoning classification. 21. Tho proposed amendment of Section 6.6.C.2 of tho Zoning Ordinance pertaining to minimum side yard requirements in the "A" Agricultural District zoning classification. 22. The proposed amendment of Section 6.6.C.3 of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to minimum roar yard requirements in the "A” Agricultural District zoning classification. 23. The proposed amendment of Section 6.7-1 .C.2 of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to minimum side yard requirements in the "P-2" Semi-Public Land District zoning classification. 24. The proposed amendment of Section 6.7-1 .C.3 of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining io minimum rear yard requirements in the "P-2" Semi-Public Land District zoning classification. 25. The proposed amendment of Section 8.6.C of the Zoning Ordinance so as to increase from $100 to $500 the maximum fine for a violation of the Zoning Ordinance. 26. Such other and further matters as may legal­ ly come before said Planning Commission. Written documents will be received from any in­ terested persons concerning the foregoing by the Prairieville Township Clerk at the Township Holl at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing on July 17. 199). and may be further received by the Planning Commission at said hearing. The Prairieville Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above mentioned proposed amend­ ments at or following the public hearing. Anyone interested in reviewing the Zoning Or­ dinance pertinent to the foregoing may examine a copy of the same at the Prairieville Township Hall during regular business hours of regular business days hereafter until the time of said hearing and may further examine the same at said public hearing. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Sheri Armintrout. Secretary Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Road Delton. Michigan 49046 (616) 623-2664 (7 11) �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 20. 1991 Coping with the British monetary system isn’t easy Eckerts celebrate 50th anniversary Gibson-Peake wed in Atlanta Bemardinc and Harold Eckert, their children and grandchildren would like to in­ vite all neighbors and friends to attend their 50th wedding anniversary at a buffet lunch on Sunday, June 30th from 1 to 4 o'clock in the afternoon at Daris 6595 Alden Nash (M-50) S.E., Alto, Mi. No gifts please. Your atten­ ding is the only gift required. Gregg Kent Gibson and M. Allyson Peake were married in the Atlanta (Ga.) Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, May 3. They had an enjoyable honeymoon in Charleston, S.C., and lovely wedding recep­ tions in Columbia, South Carolina and in Hastings. Gregg and Allyson are living in Midland this summer and will return to Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, in late August. Historical Society contributes to auditorium project Slate-Huested to be wed July 20 Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Slate of Lake Odessa are pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter, Aleasha D. Slate, to Matthew E. Huesled, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Huested of Montrose, Mich. A July 20, 1991, wedding is planned. The couple will reside in Galveston, Texas, where they will continue their education. Millers to celebrate golden anniversary Wilbur and Johanna Miller will mark a golden anniversary Friday, June 21. Bryon, Ohio, was the scene of the wedding for Wilbur Miller and Johanna Van Bruggen. They have resided at 12664 Merlau Ave., Pine Lake, for 30 years. Wilbur and Johanna have three sons, Gene and Lois Miller, Jim Miller and Dick and Bobbie Miller, and they are grandparents to seven children and one great-great granddaughter. Friends and family are invited to celebrate with them at Doster Reformed Church June 23, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. The Barry County Historical Society presented the Central Auditorium Renovation Project 1991 Committee with a check recently for $100. The donation entitles the society recognition in the preservation project, with the place­ ment of a nameplate on an auditorium seat, and the society's name placed on a donors pla­ que to be permanently on display at Central School Auditorium. The donation was presented by Barry Coun­ ty Historical Society Treasurer. Diana Phillips, which was accepted by Hastings Schools Superintendent, Carl Schoessel, on behalf of the Central Auditorium Renovation Committee. The donation was made by the historical society to honor members from the Hastings school, who graduated in the auditorium over the years when it was used for such events. Although Central School was built in 1930, and dedicated on Thursday, Feb. 5, 1931, the first event that took place in the new auditorium wasn't until the graduation of Hastings Class of 1931. Not only has Central Auditorium been used just for school purposes, over the years, it has become the center for community entertain­ ment and cultural events. Most of Hastings' population has been in at­ tendance, or participated in events, such as school plays, concerts, musicals and the Kiwanis Travelogue Series. Time has taken its toll on the 1,136 scat auditorium. The plaster walls have suffered water damage, auditorium seats have been damaged or suffered deterioration, and the stage curtains and rigging are in need of replacement and repair. Members of the Barry County Historical Society voted to donate funds to the project, and hope, also, for other civic organizations who have not done so, to contribute to this much needed cause and “preserve a piece of Hastings' History." ATTENTION KIDS! On the surface, “English living" is very similar to American custom. Once I learned the basics, 1 was able to cope quite well. The monetary system is easy now that they've adopted a decimal system. I don’t miss shillings! At first I was confused when 1 repeatedly read that the UK’s exchange was "sterling," but when I bought anything, only pounds and pence were mentioned. Then one day I spotted an item on pound sterling and it all came together. The paper notes are larger than ours, mak­ ing difficult to fit in an American billfold, ex­ cept the five-pound note, which is smaller. One pound (written LI) is a thick, gold col­ ored coin about the diameter of a nickel. The 50 and 10 pence are the size of a 50-cent piece. The 20 pence (also written 20p) is five­ sided (as is the 50p). The new, controversial (too small, doesn't fit any dispensers or phone boxes" 5 pence is the size of a dime. One- and two-pence pieces resemble our pennies with the 2p larger. Most of the coins are much heavier than ours, and since you also receive LI coins in change for all paper money, your pocket is much heavier. Sterling is very impotant to the tradionalist English and editorialists say it's a major stumbling block to Britain entering the European Economic Community. Living aboard has been more expensive than I anticipated. When I arrived the rate was LI equals $1.64, but the last six months has been closer to LI equals $2 — two to one! This seriously affects my buying power, caus­ ing me to check the rate daily to sec if I should exchange money. It’s a bit like a daily lotto, gambling that tomorrow’s rate won't be better than todays. Brit banking was a continual frustration un­ til I finally accepted that I was never to have the convenience and logic of the American technology. No more one-stop ATM banking! Upon arrival, I opened an account with Barclays in the village of Mildenhall, where I'd been told they "understand Americans" (thanks to the American AF bases nearby). I opened a checking and savings account, receiving an ATM card for each. Now, this was no easy task, there were a dozen different types of accounts and "revolving" and “flex­ ible" and "interest options" had unfamiliar meaning. There’s also a "paying’ in book" and a direct debit system that appears to be the new “hot ticket!" One also had to decipher the dif­ ference between "crossed" and "open" cheques. Armed with my new checkbook, I went to my first auction where a posted sign indicated one must verify one'fftradit prior to bidding. I showed tbc person my ..checkbook number, ATM cards, passport. and drivers's license. She asked for my "checkcashing card." I ex­ plained that no,one at Barclays i>ad indicated I needed whatever-that-was. She politely ex­ plained I couldn't cash a check without one. I returned home and called Barclay’s. They said I’d have to come in to apply for a "check cashing card”! No apology for not mention­ ing it on my earlier visit to my “personal banker." I applied, as instructed, wondering how many trips a year the English make to their banks. Several days later, by post. I was refused a card — no explanation given! My irritation, by now. was approaching major anger. I sat down and wrote ’he manager a letter questioning the worth of a checkbook from his bank if no one will cash my check! I also informed him I had a large sum of money to invest, but I would delay that decision pending his reply! By return post, he authorized the card. My “victory” lasted until 1 received the card. Turning it over, I noticed the small print: Card limit L50! I carry a lot of cash these days... The auctions are numerous and colorful. This is where you meet the "average” trwoi Hw Mi*, r««« Don’t miss one week of the Banner’s newest feature. • Games • Recipes • Puzzles • Information Interesting features written on “your” level...grea: way to pass the time during summer vacation. Plus — local features on area business and industry ... the people who sponsor this column. Birthdate: 11-2-64 College: University of Maryland Desmond Armstrong has had a busy soccer career. He has been a defender for the U.S. National Soccer Tham. He has also played with Santos, the Brazilian team that Pele played on. Last year Desmond played for the United States in the World Cup. He was an out­ standing defender in the team's 1-0 loss to Italy. In college. Desmond was named All-Atlantic Coast Conference three straight years. He also played on the U.S. Olympic team at the 1988 Games. Desmond is a very talented artist who would like someday to own an art gallery. He has been drawing since the age of 4. fThSMifa-R&s TeS's For use by teachers and parents at home and at school. For use with issue: River ABCs Main idea: This issue is shout riven The following is a list of octintir to be used with thi* i**ue They are listed in order of difficulty. with the easier pro-reader assignments listed first. Ask the children to do the following: 1 Find the following pictures a river, a dam. someone fishing, a boat, a waterfall, a rainstorm, a bear, a factory, a fish, a faucet, mountains Compare the different photuf-aphs of the nvers. How are they alike and different' Z ixx.k through your newspaper for a map that includes a river. .< An- there any nvers in your area? Why are nvers so imp-riant? What can nvers hr u-i-d for’ Why do uni think so many towns and cities are located near nvers1 What can wr do t<» protect our rivers1 l Make a poster«nrouragtng people to keep nvers dean 5 Make up a -n.rv about nver* using as many river words as you can *» U«ik "o a I S map forrivers What an- some of the longer ones1 Can you tell whu h i" the longest one in the I." S ' 7 Find the following words system, aquifer*, drainage, scenic, network, glaciers, flood, polluted Define and make up a new M-ntence for each one " fh, .m,- research to find out .il«>ut the-r nvers Mississippi. Colorado. Rio Ji Do xunr r---,-.irrh ’<> fir. • «ii .ib»ut nvers in vour Mate Are there anv Wild and ‘wrnic Rivers• Report Supersport: Desmond Armstrong Height: 6-0 Weight: 175 English people of the villages and coun­ tryside. Many villages have a weekly auction and you’ll see the locals there week after week. The village of Methwold combines its weekly market with the auction. In one shed, an auctioneer is selling furniture and bric-abrac. while, in a lean-to outside, people buy the farmers’ produce. The items for sale are old and well used. Much of it. from an American perspective, is junk I'm amazed at what they attempt to sell and often do! Much of it. I would assign to the "dustbin” without a second glance. One looks carefully through the lot. though, after finding an exquisite bone lea cup from Queen Victoria’s time. Unfortunately, there are dealers ready to outbid you with a "find." Bury St. Edmunds, as a middle-sized town, has a market on Wednesday and Saturday. The smaller villages have market once a week. London has hundreds, many on a daily basis, the stalls being semi-permanent in loca­ tion. Not only is it the best way to buy really fresh produce, but also the prices are cheaper than the stores. Every town has a market area that has existed for hundreds of years. On market days, traffic is barred from the streets and vendors set up elaborate stalls with roofs and plastic curtains to let down with the always threatening weather. There are stalls with clothing, shoes, baskets, yard goods, hardware, greeting cards, picture frames, garden supplies, and the inevitable tea wagon. The market is a year-round feature with extra booths near holiday time. Women do still carry their wicker baskets to do their shopping. Vendors call out their special prices and add up your purchases in their heads, asking if you need a “carry bag" (a plastic bag with handles). At first, the terms of endearment startled me. I didn’t expect to be called "Love" and "Dearie” by the reserved English. This ap­ pears to be acceptable form in “trade" — on the streets you'll be lucky to get a grudging "morning." There are hazards in buying your vegetables from some of the stalls. Several of the farmers are very protective of their goods and arrogant about what they sell you. I found this out the hard way. I was happily choosing fruit during one cf my first market forays when a man behind the display said "Don’t touch the oranges. Love.". Since other vendors had let me make my own selec­ tion, I told him I'd buy whatever I touched. He angrily said, "Give me what you’ve got there." I complied with his ferocity, expec­ ting he'd bag them and I’d pay. Instead he returned the fruit to its place and told me to "get away." It caused quite an embarrassing scene among my fellow shoppers who seemed content to let their choices be made for them. It took me several weeks to figure out where I could shop without someone giving me bad fruit or having my hand slapped! After a year of English cuisine, I can truthfully say it’s every bit as bad as its reputation! The positive side is. I’ve become a very good cook, by necessity. My first ex­ posure was the "English Breakfast." This consists of watery, flavorless scrambled eggs, fat-laden sausage, cold, hard toast, beans and an overcooked tomato. Since the breakfast is included while staying in bed and breakfasts, I've had a wide sampl­ Mini Page Sponsors... Daniel R. Gole, D.D.S. Farm Bureau Insurance — Larry Neil Hastings City Bank River Bend Travel Agency Mace Pharmacy. Nashville Coleman Insurance Agency Wren Funeral Home Dr. M. Me Alvey & Dr D. Ebaugh National Bank of Hastings American Chiropractic Life Center — Dr. Eugene Curtiss Barry County Transit Hastings Orthopedic Clinic — Dr. Merriman & Dr. Larke Viking & Tyden Corp. Girrbach Funeral Home Hastings Manufacturing McDonald’s Hastings Mutual Insurance Co Hastings Savings «&. Loan JCPenncy Co., Inc. Thornapple Valley Community Credit Union ing. It never varies — it’s always bad. My advice, when our proprietor asks if you prefer a "cooked breakfast.” is to quickly say. “I really like cold cereal." This makes everyone happy, since your host doesn't really want to cook breakfast anyway. Do, however, choose the tea over coffee. English tea (with milk) beats Lipton by a mile. The only place I’ve had good coffee is at my neighbors — and they’re Polish. English cooking is plain cooking of the meat, potato and vegetable variety. Restaurants are expensive, so most meals out are eaten in pubs. Depending on the pub. one can order anything from a snack to a threecourse meal. Many pubs have centrallylocated bars which open on two rooms. Food is served at one, snacks at the other. I was surprised, to discover the ethnic restaurants very expensive. "Take-away" is a better buy and nearly all offer this option. I was disappointed to discover historic Bury St. Edmunds has a McDonald’s, Burger King and Pizza Hut. They are sadly out of place next to buildings from the 11th to 14th century. Since conservation of space is so important in such old towns, you’ll find cafes and lun­ chrooms tucked into unusual corners. Often the only indication of an eating place is a sidewalk sign pointing toward a shoe store or an alley. There are "tea rooms" over fur­ niture stores, in churches and bookstores. During peak hours, there are no private tables. You’ll be joined by whomever needs a seat. Conversation is optional. Most foodstuffs available in the States can also be obtained here with a rather different emphasis. My local suburban "superstore," Sainsbury’s has two choices in tomato puree’ (no paste or sauce) and a complete aisle of beans! In the town centre, specialty shops still prevail. There are several butchers, bakeries, a fishmongers and a cheese/deli shop. They all sell tea! It can be expensive to celebrate American holidays here. Thanksgiving dinner required a few variations After extensive searching at Sainsbury’s, I located one brand of pumpkin in a 303 can. It cost L1.34 — that’s $2.40 at the November exchange rate. By the time I added "tinned” milk and spices, I realized a single pie <Vduld cost me $12.43! 1 found some nice buns for dessert at the baker for L2. Americans eat too much dessert, anyway! Restaurants and pubs have the day's specials printed on a blackboard. Pubs seldom have menus. You place your order at the bar and pay at the same time. Tipping is not customary. In fact, my English friends seem to resent it (making them look bad?) After ex­ periencing the slow service, you wish it was! Some of the choices can be mystifying. At lunch one day I noticed "Spotted Dick" on the board. Carefully keeping my face straight, I asked my waitress what it was. (As Dave Barry said in his column on the same subject: "I’m not making this up!") She explained that it was suet pudding — the spots being raisins. It told her that in the states we fet suet to the birds. Surely, it wasn't that kind of fat? She thought that sounded about right She didn’t laugh when she offered to bring me some. ' told her I was on a diet! Legal Notices Synopsis of Minutes HOPE TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING C 1"1 <J^Gus Goodsport’s Letters from England... June 10. 1991 — 7:30 P.M. Pledge to the Flog by oil present. Roll coll of Members, oil present. Four residents, three guests. Adopted June Agenda. Approved minutes for May 13 regular and June 5 special meetings. Received the Treasurers and all Correspondence ond Committee Reports. Approved payment of all listed bills. Approved total invoice for Progressive Engineer­ ing amount of $13,526.49 and pay Hope's 25.64% $3,468.18. Update on Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System by Louis VanLiere. WW Engineer­ ing. SWBCSWA meeting June 14 at 9:30 A.M. Authorized rood projects for 1991. Approved request for John P. Cahoon to split Lot *104 upon payment of $36 for attorney fees. Wilkinson Lake Board Meeting Juno 28. 1.30 P.M., Commissioners Room. Letter read from Dept, of Public Health Re: Lakeside Mobile Home Park. Agreed to allow Jim Powell repaint the sign in hall yard, approximate cost of $300. Special meeting for June 18. 4:30 P.M. Re: Bon­ ding Stevens Wooded Acres. Accepted donation of U.S. Flag from Norma Porter. Discussed cemetery contract, rules & regula­ tions charges, assistant sexton. Adopted Resolution to hold Truth in Taxation Hearing. Approved payroll $100 for Peake & Woods pro­ vided they attend June 18 meeting. Contact Merle Pcyno to pump township park privy ond Key Cleaning Service for township hall floors. Decision payroll continue monthly. Approved top soil, redwood stain and one gross flags for cemeteries, park and hall. Adjournment 11 30 P.M. Shirley R. Case. Clerk Attested to by Patricia I. Baker Supervisor (6-20) TO: WARREN L SMITH KAREN SMITH You are notified that a certain land contract, dated October 26. 1982 between Edward J. Pinto ond Joan E. McCallister as Seller(s) (party(ies) of the first part], ond Warren J. Smith ond Karen Smith as Purchoser(s) [party(ies) of the second port], con­ cerning the property at 11010 Wildwood Rd. is in default because of non-payment of installments of principal ond interest ond penalties. You have forfeited your rights under the land contract, and payment is demanded by Edward J. Pinto and Joan E. McCallister who holds the land contract as seller. The sum of $2292.00 is now past due in principal and interest under tho land contract, plus the sum of: $92.00 for penalties. The dotes upon which payments were duo ore: December 1. 1990; January 1. 1991: February 1. 1991; March 1. 1991; April 1. 1991: ond May 1. 1991. Tho total amounts duo, or the material broach(os) of contract, must be cured or paid within fifteen days from tho date of the service of notice upon you. If the total amount due is not paid in full within the time stated, or if tho material breach(es) is/are not cured within the .ime stated, the land contract will be forfeited, os provided for in the contract, and you will be required to move out and give up the described property without further notice to you. The property is described as: Lot 19 ond part of Lot 20. described as: Beginning at the SW corner of Lot 20. thence N olong the W line to the NW corner of said Lot 20; thence E on the N line thereof 1.0 foot; thence S to a pt. 12.0 feet E of the SW corner of said lot; thence W to the place of beginning: Also that part of Lots 21 and 22 described as: beginning on the N Line of Lot 21 at a point 55.5 feet SW of the NE corner of said lot: thence SW of the NE corner of said Lot. thence SW 52.01 feet to a point 26.51 feet SW of the NE corner of Let 22: thence S 98.90 feet to the S line of Lot 22. 37.68 feet W of the SE comer of Lot 22; thence E 43.45 feet, thence N to a point that is 50 feet S and 50 feet W of the NE corner of lot 21. thence conti­ nuing N 50 feet to the Place of Beginning. All in the Elms. Section 8. Town 2 N Range 10 W. Orangeville Twp.. Barry County Records. Edward J Pinto Joan E. McCallister. Buckle Up �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 20. '991 — Page 15 By BETTY DEBNAM River ABCs Here are some special words to use when you talk about rivers. Floodplain: flat area that water covers during a flood. Headwaters: where a river starts. Water flows in a downward direction. Intermittent rivers: rivers that dry up from time to time because oflack of groundwater and rainfall. River system: a network of rivers and tributaries. Channel: the bottom and either side of a river or a stream. Meanders: river channels that curve. River: a large stream of flowing water. Mouth: near where the river ends and enters into the ocean or another river, lake or estuary. Current: the flow of a river. It’s usually fastest at headwaters and narrow spots. Rapids: area where water rushes over boulders or big rocks. Delta: land that builds up when eroded material such as day and sand settles at the mouth of a river. River load: eroded materials such as clay, rocks and sand that are carried along by the river. Drainage basin, river basin or watershed: area of land drained by a river and its tributaries. Drainage divide: ridge that separates drainage basins or watersheds. Estuary: area near the mouth of a river where fresh water mixes with salty ocean water. The Continental Divide is the highest land on our continent. In the United States, the Continental Divide stretches through the mountains of New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho and Montana. Waters on the west side flow into the Pacific. Waters on the east side flow into the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico. At one point in Glacier National Park in Montana, the headwaters of three rivers ar close together. You wouldn't have t< water into three rivers going in different directions: — east to the Hudson Bay; Small rivers: brooks, creeks, streams, runs, draws. Tributary: stream or river that joins with a larger stream or river. Canyon: a deep channel created when a river erodes or cuts away deep in its own bed, or bottom. Rookie Cookie’s Recipe Banana Yogurt Drink Waterfall: a drop caused when water falls over a hardrock formation onto softer rocks that erode away. niver sources You’ll need: Contlnsmal Olvlds imp buM on ■ Attention, Students, Teachers and Parents! Take a state-by-state tour with The Mini Page gang ant! learn all the facts! The Mini Page Book of States is packed with helpful infor­ mation on every state: capitals, birds, flowers, trees, industry and crops, geographical and historical facts, and more. Perfect for use at home and in the classroom. The Mini Page Book of States makes learning fun. To order, send $4.95 plus $1 each for postage and handling. Send only checks or money orders payable to Andrews and McMeel, P.O. Box 419150, Kansas City, Mo. 64141. Please send me------- copies of The Mini Page Book of States. Name Address City State Zip Our rivers are under great pressure. So many people want to use them for so many different reasons. June is a special month for calling attention to rivers. We must be careful how we use than. Groundwater seeps In through squlfers or underground rock formations • */« cup orange juice concentrate • 1 banana • 1 cup vanilla yogurt • ‘/a teaspoon cinnamon Melting from What to do: 1. Combine all ingredients in a blender. 2. Blend until smooth. Serves 2. River uses For drinking water and water tor crope For development along the banka Mini Spy and Alpha Mouse are working on her tugboat. See if you can find: For dll fromti <WfVEBSAfl£FUM». • word MINI • number 7 • key • exclamation mark • sailboat • letter H • letter C • pencil • two letter A’s • question mark • flying bird • number 3 ♦ sword * pitchfork* snake Rivers whats TRY’N F,ND AGF I SHCOLORADO S A S I M B H R W A 7 E Av Q CCIMCOLUMBIAWY Z HDJSRFLOODPLA I N A RS AIWATERSHED S NAH N E N I As a habitat and waterway lor many species of plants and animals • tin can Words about rivers are hidden in the block below Sen il you can find: WATERSHED, DRAIN. BASIN, CHANNEL FISH. TRANSPORTATION. WATER. COLUMBIA. RIVER FLOODPLAIN. BARGES. SHIP. COLORADO SAIL RESOURCE. STREAM SWIM. WMPFcrwVFsJ TO YOU? “■ For swimming, paddling and fishing fun VDOSTREA M T W~ I L E R E SOU R C E P O R B A R G E S E P U M RAN S P ORT A O N Very Important rivers There is a special list of beautiful and clean rivers, or parts of rivers. These are called Wild and Scenic Rivers. Congress decides which rivers make the list. Once cn the list. i nEac Ake CALLED WILD AND SCENIC . RIVERS. > government protection. For example, dams can't be built to block their flow. mere are obviit. 3.5C9.000 miles of rivers in the United States. Only about 9,300 miles have this special protection. Many interested citizens are working to protect these rivers and add more to the list. Many states also have their own list of river? that get special protection. Cleaning up rivers Many of our country's rivers have been chewed up. Some rivers -till have problems. For example, some are polluted. Some are damaged when we build houses on floodplains and other nearby areas. What kids can do Plants tree alongarivar bank to shade the fish. Thia also prevents erosion. — Try to save wafer so wa don't have to �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 20, 1991 Hastings man admits to third felony offense J Ad Graphics News Service A Hastings man with two previous felony convictions since 1986 pleaded guilty last Thursday to a third offense. James L. Franks, 31, of 222, E. Mill St., will be sentenced July 16 for breaking and entering. He also will be sentenced as a ha­ bitual offender with three felony convictions. Breaking and entering an occupied building with intent to commit larceny is punishable by up to 15 years in prison, but Franks' ha­ bitual offender charge raises the possible maximum sentence to 22 years. Franks pleaded guilty last week in Barry County Circuit Court to both the burglary charge and the habitual offender charge. He also has three prior misdemeanor con­ victions dating back to 1973, according to court documents. Following a 1986 conviction for theft from a building, Franks was convicted of vi­ olation his probation and returned to the Barry County Jail for one year. In 1987 he was charged with larceny again and later pleaded guilty to attempting to re­ ceive and conceal stolen property. He was jailed for 11 months and placed on probation in February 1988. Following his release from jail in December 1988, he was returned to custody for probation violation. In March 1989, Franks was sentenced to prison for up to four years for violating his probation. Franks remains lodged in the Barry County Jail awaiting sentencing. In other court business: •A Hastings man accused of stealing and forging checks will be sentenced July 18. Shawn L. Rowley, 22, of 422 S. East SL, pleaded guilty last Thursday to one count of attempted uttering and publishing and to one count of stealing a financial transaction de­ vice. Additional charges of uttering and pub­ lishing, larceny and a building and check theft will be dismissed as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor’s office. Rowley faces a maximum sentence of five Court News years in prison for attempted uttering and publishing and up to four years for stealing the check. Hastings Police allege Rowley stole and forged a S250 check in July 1990 from a home on Mill Street. The case was delayed last September when Rowley did not appear in court for a pre-trial hearing. He is in the Barry County Jail awaiting sentencing. •A Grand Rapids man arrested in connec­ tion with a burglary in Middleville pleaded guilty last week to a reduced charge. Steven J. Miner, 20, pleaded guilty to a charge of larceny in a building, a felony of­ fense punishable by up to four years in prison plus fines. In exchange, the more se­ rious breaking and entering charge will be dismissed when he is sentenced July 18. He remains lodged in the Barry County CRASH, .The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616)948-8051 Garage Sale Real Estate BABY FURNITURE & CLOTHES boys/guls, materni­ ty clothes, bikes, dressers, dishes and misc. June 21, 8-5, June 22 8-12, 3065 Beatrice, Gun Lake FOR SALE BY OWNER Grand Rapids, Alger, Brookside area, S.E. Two story, three bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, living and dining room, kitchen with eating area, 2 1/2 stall garage, private yard, $82,000. In Grand Rapids, 243-5131. MULTI FAMILY moving and craft sale: California king waterbed, full size bed complete, sunroof, motorcycle, camper, sewing machine, toatsers, mixer, dishes, etc., stereo, 3fL speakers, toys, womens, mens and kids clothing, canning jars, records, TOO MUCH MORE. June 21, 22 & 23. 9am to 6pm. 829 N. Broadway, Hastings._________ For Sale Automotive 1988 CHEVY EUROSPORT CELEBRITY; excellent condi­ tion, AM/FM cassette, air, power locks, new tires, new brakes, all highway miles. $5,500. Phone 616-948-9420. 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For information call Hydrotex 1-800-999-4712 OPEN HOUSE BY OWNER CONGRATULATIONS Randy and Judy Hughes on the birth of another beautiful daughter. Love, Mom & Dad Thank You CARD OF THANKS The family of LaVeme Moore would like to thank our many friends, neighbors and family for their many acts of kindness in our time of sorrow. A special thanks to Dr. Swan­ ton and the Emergency staff of Pennock Hospital;Wrcn Funeral Home; Dave Smith and Michael (Mickey) Kidder of the River­ side Cemetery; Rev. Steve Reid and Rev. Bruce Williams for their words of comfort; the Moose Lodge and the Women of the Moose for the luncheon; Barlow Florest; Miller Real Estate; Viking and Flexfab. We sincerely appreciate all of your thoughts of kindness. 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Excellent references, big play area, CPR licenced. 623-3104, LOVING MOM WOULD CARE for your kids like her own beginning July 15th. 948-2210. Jail. Miner was arrested in May by Middleville Police on charges he broke into a home in the 700 block of Grand Rapids Street and stole a video camcorder. •A woman accused of stealing a purse from a church pleaded guilty last Thursday to a lesser offense. Kathy J. Henry, 20, of 418 W. Court SL, Hastings, pleaded guilty to the lesser offense of attempted larceny in a building, a felony punishable by up to two years in prison. In exchange, a more serious charge of larceny in a building will be dismissed when she is sen­ tenced July 16. Henry was arrested by Hastings Police in May on charges she stole a purse and its con­ tents from the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings on May 6. She remains free on bond awaiting sentenc­ ing. continued from page 1 the bike a second time. The vehicle left the northeast side of the road and crashed into a tree. Police, who were about 250 to 300 feet behind the bike, did not see that accidenL "The cruiser was just turning onto the road at the time," Kik said. "The officer didn't even see the impacL" A Hastings Ambulance took Morse to Pennock Hospital and a Delton Ambulance transported Rendel to Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, where both were pronounced dead of massive internal injuries. Morse had just bought the 1972 Yamaha CLASSIFIEDS HUGE 6 FAMILY BARN SALE 7419 Hammond Rd., Freeport, June 20,21, 9-6, anti­ ques, bikes, baby and kids items, dishes, decorating accessories, much more to choose from. Police Beat 347 Spruce S.E., Grand Rapids. Saturday, June 22 from 1pm til 4pm. Monday, June 24 from 6pm til 8:30pm. In Grand Rapids, 243-5131. Help Wanted COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH OUTREACH SPECIALIST WANTED: A master’s level psychologist or social worker Is needed to work in the outreach compo­ nent of our mental health service delivery system. Duties include: provision of services to the elderly In nursing homes, services to the elderly who are homebound as well as other homebound persons, and some limited services provided in our day program or outpatient clinic. Experi­ ence helpful, Interest in work­ ing with the elderly population necessary. Send resume to: Barry County Community Mental Health Service, 915 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. No phone calls. E.O.E. GIRLS WANTED from Michi­ gan, between the ages of 9-19 to compete in this year’s Miss Pre­ Teen, Junior Teen and Teen 1991 Lansing Pageants. Over $15,000 in prizes and scholar­ ships including an all expense paid trip to Nationals in Orlando, Florida. Call for more informa­ tint!, 1-800-345-2330 Extension C919.______________________ NOW HIRING full time open­ ings in all departments. These are permenant positions with rapid advancement for those that qualify, $1,380 per month to start plus bonus and benefits, no experience necessary. For immediate interview call 968-1166 between 9a.m.-5p.m. KUWAIT/SAUDI jobs. Hiring $37,500-5150,00 yrly. Canstruction/oil refinery/ medical office/weldcrs/most skills. Transportation, housing. Incredible opportunities. Call 1-206-736-7000 Exl5801W5. Recreation Motorist ignores warning, arrested JOHNSTOWN TWP. - Hastings Police warned Clinton Morgan not to drive, but the 18-year-old Hastings resident thought he was sober enough to operate his car. Morgan was arrested for drunken driving last week following a one-car accident on Sun­ set Road south of Hamilton Drive. He was not injured in the accident. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Morgan, of 1946 Brcokfield St., crashed into a ditch June 9 when he misjudged the tum onto Hamilton Road about 2 a.m. Morgan was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail, where he registered 0.12 per­ cent on a chemical breath test and was lodged overnight Hastings Police said the stopped Morgan at a Hastings store and warned him not to drive before the accident Police said they also made him empty open beer he was carry­ ing. Deputies issued citations for drunken driving, driving with a suspended license and driv­ ing with open alcohol. PRAIRIEVILLE TWP. - Two people were hurt Sunday in a rollover accident when the driver swerved to avoid a skunk crossing the road. Dennis P. Berky, 46, and Virginia Berky, 33, both of Galesburg, were treated at Borgess Medical Center after the 4:30 a.m. accident Bany County Sheriff’s deputies said Dennis Berky was driving north on Enzian Road when he attempted to avoid hitting the animal. The car spun off the west side of the road and rolled over once before coming to rest on its wheels. Two hurt In Hastings crash HASTINGS - Two people were injured Saturday in a two car accident at Green Street and Jefferson Street Laurie Ann Kensington, 20, of 850 S. Cook Road, Hastings, was treated at Pennock Hospital after the 12:30 p.m. accident The other driver, Carol Ann Aspinal, 28, of 517 N. Middleville Road, Hastings, refused treatment for minor injuries. Police said the accident occurred when Kensington, who was eastbound on Green Street struck Aspinal's car as Aspinal crossed Green on Jefferson. Aspinal received a citation for failure to yield the right of way, according to police. Motorcyclists collide with deer JOHNSTOWN TWP. - Two motorcyclists were hurt last Thursday when they struck a deer on North Avenue. Robert D. Sexton, 40, and Rebecca L. Fields, 22, both of Battle Creek, sought their own treatment for injuries after the 10:30 p.m. accident south of Lacy Road. Michigan State Police said Sexton was driving south when the deer ran into the road from the east side. The vehicle hit the deer, causing the accident. Both Sexton and Fields were wearing helmets at the time, troopers said. (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service) Blood. What Every American Should Know. 1. Each year four million Americans depend on blood transfusions. 2. The safeguards on the blood supply include conducting seven separate laboratory tests to screen out AIDS, hepatitis and other infectious agents, educating donors on transmissible diseases and encouraging at-risk donors to disqualify tnemselves from giving blood. 3. Blood banking is one of the most highly regulated areas in health care, governed by multiple federal and state rules, laws, policies and regulations. 4. As an alternative to blood transfusions, today a growing number of people benefit from autologous (self) transfusions. 5. There is no risk of AIDS or other infectious diseases when blood is donated, as sterilized needles are never reused. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLOOD BANKS Barry Township signs contract with LifeCare by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Calls to Hickory Corners Fire Department are now to be handled through LifeCare dispatch in Battle Creek. Barry Township Supervisor Bill Wooer said that the Township Board decided to contract with LifeCare rather than Delton Central Dispatch, which had been handling the community's 911 calls for several years, as a cost-cutting measure. It would have cost Barry Township $8,495 this year, to receive services from Delton, while LifeCare offered dispatch service for $1,500 a year. The township's contract with LifeCare allows them 75 runs per year with a $20 charge for each run over that amount. Barry Township contracted with LifeCare, or Gull Lake Ambulance, for emergency medical service in January 1990, when they were told that the Inter-Lakes ambulance service was folding. At that time, LifeCare approached the township about also signing up for dispatch services. Although Barry Township signed an agreement with LifeCare effective April 1, the transfer from Delton to LifeCare was held up by problems Michigan Bell Telephone Company had when trying to change the 911 lines in the comer of Prairieville Township serviced by the Hickory Corners Fire Department Although Prairieville residents in the 671 prefix area will still be serviced by the Hickory Corners Fire Department, their 911 calls must still go through Delton Central Dispatch. Wooer said that response time for emergencies in Barry Township will stay basically the same because Hickory Corners will still service the same area and Gull lake Ambulance always keeps a unit no further away than Gull Lake on M-89. Wooer also noted that many residents in the southern portion of Barry Township have had family memberships with LifeCare for years. Delton Central Dispatch will continue to provide service for Barry, Hope, Prairieville Fire Department, Delton Ambulance, Pine Lake Fire Department and the Prairieville Police Department. Pat Baker, Hope Township Supervisor and chair of the Delton Central Dispatch Board, said that the board anticipated Barry Township's withdrawal from their contract "When we figured our budget at the beginning of the year, we anticipated that they (Barry Township) would leave, and (it would have) divided the cost between all (the remaining) services," she said. "Now all services have to pay $9,878 this year, if Barry had gone with us it would have been $8,495." Both Hope and Prairieville Township also make special grants to the dispatch service because they own it. Delton Central Dispatch recently sent a letter to Barry Township, notifying officials that as of June 22,10 days after the letter was written, Central Dispatch would discontinue services to Barry Township. If LifeCare's dispatch service is not operational by that time, Barry Township residents who call Central Dispatch will be given LifeCare's Battle Creek number, said Baker. Give the gift of... LOCAL NEWS > MOBILE HOME SITES North of Hastings, good access to Grand Rapids. $125 per month. 616-945-4027. 8am-5pm, Mon-Sal. JOHNSTOWN TWP. - Authorities continue to investigate last week's theft of com­ puter equipment from a home on Butler Road. A Zenith computer with disc drive ana monitor and a printer, all valued at $2,700, was reported stolen June 9 from the house in the 4600 block of Butler Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said the burg’ar pried open a bedroom window screen to enter the building during the evening hours. The computer equipment was taken from the living room. Nothing else was reported missing. Two injured avoiding skunk motorcycle and had planned to get hit; license this summer so he could ride it to school in the fall. Morse and Rendel first met when the two attended Battle Creek Academy, a private el­ ementary school operated by the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Morse had just finished his freshman year at Delton-Kellogg High School. Rendel was living with his father in Florida but was living in the area for the summer. Morse, of 10635 Kingsbury Road, is sur­ vived by his parents, Darold and Kathleen; a sister, Jaclyn Morse; and a brother, Jason Morse, all of Delton. He also is survived by maternal grandparents, Richard and Geraldine Rowbotham, of Hickory Corners; and pater­ nal grandparents Sidney and Bertha Morse, of Mt. Morris. Rendel is survived by his mother and step­ father, Regina and Samuel Ripoli, of Battle Creek; and his father and stepmother, Warren and Carolyn Rendel, of Naples, Fla. He also is survived by a brother, Kevin Rendel, of Battle Creek; maternal grandmother, Myrtle Cantrell, of Battle Creek; and paternal grand­ parents, Paul and Joyce Rendel, of Tuftin. 24FT UNIQUE TRAILER bath with shower, air condition­ er, $1500. 758-3881. For Rent Computer taken from home in Johnstown Give a subscription to $100reward FOR any basement we CANT DRY Uf> The Hastings Banner Your Hometown Newspaper— Call 948-8051 1 -880-708-0580 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-06-27.pdf 007c4fb7d1bd7783ac34fa17fb811e6e PDF Text Text Thornapple River trip eye opening Courthouse nearly replaced in 1964 See Story, Page 2 , 5 recall petitions approved in Lake O See Story, Page 11 See Column, Page 4 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 1991 VOLUME 137, NO. 19 News Briefs by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer For almost 10 years, thousands of visitors from across the Midwest have flocked to Barry County each year to attend FiberfesL However, all that may change. The Fiberfest Board of Directors is considering whether they should move the annual event to the Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds. Sue Drummond, who with her husband, Don, founded the Fiberfest nine years ago said that while no decision has been made, the board began exploring options earlier this year when they realized that even with the new Barry County Fairgrounds and Expo Center, they still needed more space. "We (the board) will be making a decision July 15 if we will stay or not,” she said. "The main reason we started looking is because we need more space, and so many people are coming from all over the Midwest that we need to be closer to motels," she said. Fiberfest has grown so much that it can no longer be held all in one place and at one time, said Drummond, who pointed out that events will be held in three places this year. There will be two and a half days of seminars, sponsored by a 55,000 grant from the Upjohn Foundation, that will be held at the at the Middlevilla Inn prior to Fiberfest. A parade to honor all veterans and welcome soldiers from Operation Desert Storm will take place at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, July 4. The event, sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, will start at the Hastings Bowl on Woodlawn, con­ tinue south on North Michigan, west on State Street, through the downtown area and south on Church Street. At the conclusion of the parade, a monument will be dedicated on the Barry County Courthouse lawn and State Rep. Bob Bender will be guest speaker. Donations to defray the costs of the monument will be solicited from parade walkers pulling “little red wagons." Chamber officials said the parade, with the theme “Let Freedom Ring," already has attracted 18 entries. Anyone interested in joining may call the Chamber of Commerce office at 945-2454. The activities are being in held in the morning so they won’t conflict with the Old-Fashioned Fourth of July celebration. Old-fashioned 4th of July set Lake Odessa Fair Is Tuesday The Lake Odessa Fair will open at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, with “Midway Madness" until 10 p.m. The annual fair is scheduled to run from July 2 to July 7. Also on Tuesday, at 5 p.m., will be twilight harness racing. The racing will continue each at 1 p.m. throughout the week. The monster trucks will be at the grandstand Wednesday, starting at 7:30 p.m. The annual parade will be Thurs­ day, July 4, at 10 a.m. and the figure­ eight derby will be at 7:30 p.m. The fair will conclude Sunday, July 7, with the midway open from 1 to 5 p.m., a demolition derby at 7:30 and fireworks after the derby. Fireworks slated at Algonquin Lake The Algonquin Lake Community Association will have its annual In­ dependence Day fireworks show at dusk (about 10 p.m.) Thursday, July 4. Boaters are asked by the ALCA to stay away from the little island during the display because of potential for danger. Additional News Briefs Appear on Page 2 PRICE 25* Fiberfest may leave Barry County in ’92 Fourth of July parade planned Charlton Park again will celebrate an Old-Fashioned Fourth of July next Thursday. . A flag-raising ceremony at 11:30 a.m. will honor Operation Desert Storm veterans from Barry and Eaton counties and all other veterans. At noon there will be contests such as the three-legged races, sack races, water balloon toss, raw egg or straw bale, nee­ dle in the haystack search, pie eating, watermelon eating and seed spitting. A chicken barbecue, sponsored by the American Legion and VFW, will take place at 1 p.m. at the park pavilion. A pie baking contest and auction also is planned. Anyone who bakes one will be admitted free. Root beer will be served from the tap room at the village stagecoach and the village carpenter will demonstrate his craft. The recreation area will provide a sandy beach, a boat launch and picnic facilities. A snack bar also will be open. Admission is free to Barry County residents and veterans, Eaton County veterans and children 15 years and younger. Non-resident adults will be charged $3. Banner There will also be a fiber arts show at the Arts Hatchery Building in Fish Hatchery Park during the Fiberfest which will be held at the Barry County Fair Grounds and Expo Center. 'We're putting up two tents, a 120X60-foot tent and a 60X40-foot tent (at the fairgrounds) and we still aren't going to have enough room," said Drummond who also reported that a llama show was being added to this year's event "Plus, so many people drive here that the lack of hotel rooms is getting to be a problem," she added, noting that last year a hotel in Grand Rapids gave Fiberfest visitors a price break on hotel rooms and was filled up during the event. However, visitors still had to drive 30 miles a day to attend. While the Fiberfest board investigated several options, their final decision will be between Kalamazoo and the Barry County fairgrounds. "Kalamazoo is right on the freeway and there are 1,000 motel beds within a mile of the fairgrounds, plus they have areally big facility," said Drummond. Fair Board President Don Geukes said that while the Fair Board is concerned about losing Fiberfest, he doesl't fee! that they have a "bargaining tool ’ because of the lack of nearby lodging. See FIBERFEST, Page 8 Three-car accident kills three people by Jean Gallup . Staff Writer A three-car accident June 20 claimed the lives of a Freeport woman and child and a Pennsylvania girl, and left three more people injured at 84th and East Paris Avenue in Kent County. Susan Regan, 38, and James Michael Syswerda, 12, both of 13707 108th St., Freeport, were thrown from their vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene, said Kent County Sheriffs Department officials. Christi Lynn Robertson, 12, of Pennsylvania died the next day from injuries she suffered in the crash. Also injured was Theolinda Robertson of Coulters, Pa., the driver of the 1989 Chevro­ let Blazer that carried Regan and Syswerda. Theolinda Robertson was taken by Life Ambulance to Blodgett Memorial Medical Center and is listed in fair condition in the neurology intensive care unit Another passenger in the Robertson vehicle, Heather Marie Robertson, 13, also was injured and taken to Butterworth Hospital by Aero-Med. She was listed in critical condition. The driver of the other car, Douglas Leonard Schalk, 7385 Vai Halla, Alto, was taken to St Mary's Hospital with severe head injuries, the officials said. Initially listed by a nursing supervisor as being in serious condition, Schalk's condition has improved to fair. Schalk was driving a 1983 Ford Thunderbird northbound on East Paris at 9 p.m. when he disregarded a stop sign at 84th Street, and hit the eastbound Robertson vehicle. The impact forced Robertson's Blazer into the westbound lane, where it was struck by a 1985 Ford truck driven by Kevin James May­ nard, 25, of 14th St., Wayland. Maynard's passenger, Paul Owen, 25, was treated at the scene after suffering minor injuries. Maynard, was wearing a scat belt It is not known if Theolinda Robertson was wearing a seat belt, but police say Schalk and the Robertson children were not using seat restraints. The Kent County Sheriffs Department policed the accident, with rescue crews responding from Dutton/Gaines Township, and Caledonia. Investigation into the accident continues. Anyone who witnessed the accident is asked to contact Kent County Sheriffs Deputy Thomas Hillen at 774-3115. Charlton Park this weekend will welcome Michigan’s largest ever re­ enactment of the Civil War. The re-enactments, expected to attract 1,250 participants, are set for 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, but a variety of ac­ tivities will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Civil War battle to come to life The history of the conflict between the North and the South will come to life again this weekend at the Civil Muster at Historic Charlton Park. The Civil War re-enactments, with 1,250 people, and activities will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. It is expected to be the largest Civil War re-enactment in Michigan history. Included will be Union and Con­ federate camps; a display of Civil War artifacts in the museum; cavalry, ar-. tillery and infantry demonstrations; and the feature of the day, the re-enactment of the Seige at Vicksburg. The re­ enactment will begin at 2 p.m. each day. Other impressions will include a sanitary commission, the V.S. Christian Commission, a Civil War hospital and Sutler’s Row. A sutler was a camp follower who pedalled provisions to the soldiers or the public. Admission is $3 for adults and 50 cents for children ages 5 to 15. City budget reflects decreased millage rate by David T. Young Editor The Hastings City Council Monday adopted a 1991-92 budget of nearly $2.5 million, but the citj’*s millage rate will show a decrease in the next year. Expenditures are expected to be at $2,439,654 during the next fiscal year, up from S2.240.345. The city in 1990-91 levied 16.2 mills, the maximuni authorized level, but will levy only 15.0433 mills tn die next year. Increases in ’"'cal property assessments were above the inflation rate, therefore the Headlee Amendment rolled back the millage rate from 16.20 to 15.8553. It was determined that if the city levied 15.0433 mills, it would get the same revenue that it took in during the 1990-91 fiscal year. Officials, though they could have levied the maximum authorized 15.8553 mills with a Truth in Taxation hearing, decided to let the rate drop. Mayor Mary Lou Gray noted that the '91-92 budget was balanced with a transfer of about $168,000 from tghe equipment fund. The biggest expenditure in the new budget is in general administration, at $829,769. That is followed by the police department, at $765,883, and the fire department, at $273,405. The biggest increases, in what was recom­ mended and what passed, are in the police department ($154,000), director of public ser­ vices ($37,740), the city clerk’s office ($22,216) and Board of Review (only $2,000, but nearly double what was budgeted in 1990-91). The reason for the increase in director of public services is that another employee in that department will be budgeted for. A resolution to adopt the new budget was passed by all council members present except William Cusack and Franklin Campbell, who were absent. In another public hearing Monday evening, the council approved the special assessment of $12,163.80 for water and sewer services to Marshall Street from Market to Young streets. The Hastings Area School System petition­ ed for the extension of services because it has several lots in the area to be used for its building trades program. Only one person appeared at the hearing to express an opinion. Merrill Karcher said, "It (extension of ser­ vices) will not benefit me in any way, it would be no advantage to me, but I won't object to it." Karcher owns two lots in the area, which he said the school system has expressed in buying. “Then it would hi an advantage if you sold the lots together," said Councilwoman Evelyn Brower. Karcher replied, "We may have to sell out. It's hard for senior citizens to come up with (the assessment payments)." A letter from Roberta M. Wallace, who ob­ jected to the project, was read by council member' however, specifice reasons for her objections were not mentioned. Otherwise, there were no comments for or against. In other business Monday, the council: — Referred to the Property Committee a request from Rita and Marlin Walters to buy at least 15 acres of property from the city. The land in question adjoins their five-acre site on Hammond Road in Rutland Township. The Walterses, in a letter, said they need io have 20 total acres to get the former farm pro­ perty rezoned back to agricultural. Rutland Township had changed it earlier to recrea­ tional/residential and requires 20 acres for agricultural designation. The couple said they want to raise sheep, angora goats and chickens on the property. They added they have already invested a con­ siderable sum of money into upgrading and renovating the buildings on the site. — Approved a request from the Barry County Cooperative Extesnion Service to have a series of “Little Peoples’ Programs" for 4- to 8-year-olds at Fish Hatchery Park during the summer. Extension plans to have the programs from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays, July 11 and 25 and Aug. I. The workshops will focus on "Play It Safe.” "Pets. Pets. Pets" and "Fun with Crafts." See BUDGET, Page 11 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 27, 1991 Convicted robber sentenced to 50 to 75 years in prison by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer t\ Vermontville man convicted of robbing a Hastings man at gunpoint in November is likely to spend the rest of his life behind bars. Judge Richard M. Shuster sentenced John D. Primm last Thursday to prison for up to 75 years for armed robbery, use of a firearm to commit a felony and possession of a stolen pickup truck. Primm will serve a minimum of 50 years for possession of the stolen truck, according to the sentence handed down in Barry County Circuit Court. Michigan State Police said Primm and an accomplice kidnapped a Hastings man and held him for three days in a Lansing mote! before releasing him. Barring a successful appeal of the sentence, the 33-year-old Primm will remain in prison until he is 83 years old. Because he has four previous felony convictions, he will not be eligible for early release for good behavior. In Barry County Circuit Court last week. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor recommended Primm be sentenced to a 20-to 30-yearterm. "Mr. Primm has had a steady flow of crim­ inal activity over 15 to 16 years," Nakfoor said. "He doesn't seem to take the criminal justice system very seriously." But Judge Shuster said he intended to keep Primm in prison for the rest of his life. "We have absolutely no confidence that he ever will be anything but a criminal," Shus­ ter said. "We hope that at 83 years of age, he will not be able to commit a crime. We be­ lieve, however, that even at age 83, he will try to commit a crime." Primm was charged with possession of a stolen pickup truck in Hastings in October 1990. Three weeks later, he was charged with fleeing police, driving with a suspended li­ cense and assault with a dangerous weapon for attempting to run down a Nashville po­ lice officer. The following week, Primm and another man kidnapped a Hastings resident, robbed him at gunpoint, broke into his house and stole his car. according to Michigan State Police. In April, Primm stood trial in Barry County Circuit Court for possessing the stolen pickup truck. In the final minutes of the three-day trial, Primm agreed to plead guilty to the charge. In June, Primm pleaded guilty to the armed robbery and weapons charge in exchange for the dismissal of the kidnapping, burglary and car theft charges. The three motor vehicle of­ fenses also were dismissed as part of the plea agreement with the prosecutor’s office. Before sentencing, Primm's attorney, William Davis, of Charlotte, asked the court to limit its sentence to 15 to 30 years for the stolen truck charge. Davis added Primm did not know the pickup truck he was driving was stolen. "The bottom line is he got the truck and didn't know it was stolen," Davis said. "He paid $1,000 for it." Neither Davis nor Primm offered a com­ ment on the more serious armed robbery and weapons charges. Because of limits imposed by the plea County apportionment panel revises schedule J-Ad Graphics News Service The Barry County Apportionment Commission will hold its next meeting Wednesday, July 17, when it will continue work on finalizing the shape and number of county commission districts, based on new census population figures. At Monday’s meeting, no one from the public was in attendance and no plans for re­ districting were submitted. The official census figures are not expected to be received until July 15, said County Clerk Nancy Boersma, who is a member of the apportionment panel. Reapportionment is required every decade after each U.S. census is taken. The five-member commission revised its schedule to include a 3:30 p.m. public meeting July 17 and a 1:30 p.m. open meeting July 30. Both sessions will be held in the county prosecuting attorney's office, 220 W. Court St., Hastings. The meetings previously had been set on other days. Also serving on the panel are Prosecutor Dale A. Crowley, County Treasurer Juanita Yarger, County Republican Party Chairman James Fisher and County Democratic Party Chairman Robert Edwards. News Briefs Allday K set at McFall All-day kindergarten program is being planned for next fall at McFall Elemen­ tary in the Thomapple Kellogg School District. Officials said 43 families have signed up for the progxam, in wh.ch the youngsters go to school all day on alter­ nate days instead of a half day every day. One class will be held Mondays and Wednesdays and another will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays. Each will meet on alternate Fridays. The program is being offered on a voluntary basis and Kay Noah has volunteered to teach the classes. All-day, altemate-day kindergarten is being offered in a number of area districts. Its advantahes may be found in child care and in offering the kids more extensive learning in a longer day. The program will be held on a trial basis for one year. Lake O Police plan bike auction The Lake Odessa Police Department will hold a bike auction at 10 a.m. Sat­ urday. Sixteen bikes to be auctioned off have been collected over the last three years. Some of the bikes were turned into lost and found or were recovered property that never was claimed. Bikes range from a 10-speed to a boy's BMX bike. The auction will be held at 1310 Jor­ dan Lake St. (M-50) at tne corner of Virginia Street. There is no minimum bid for any bike, but all sales will be final. Members of the commission are talking about keeping the current seven districts, Boersma said. According to its size, by law, the county could have as many as 21 districts. "We’re looking at an interesting plan right now," she said. The public may submit plans to re-design county board districts 30 days after the official census figures are published. The commission is required to establish a new apportionment plan within 60 days from the time the official census figures are published, unless extended by the state court of appeals. Eight guidelines are used in apportioning the county. The districts are to be single­ member districts and as equal in population as is practicable, contiguous, compact and as nearly square-shaped as possible. Townships, villages, cities and precincts are only to be divided if necessary to meet the population standard. Districts are not supposed to be drawn for partisan political advantages and residents of state institutions who cannot vote are excluded in drawing districts. Lakewood school officials resign Two principals in the Lakewood school system have announded they are stepping down. Sunfield Elementary Principal Keith Heide of Lake Odessa turned in his letter of resignation two weeks ago. about the same time Dan Royer Woodland Elementary and Junior High School Principal decided to retire. Royer spent 26 years with the Lakewood district, the last 18 at Woodland. Neither gave a reason for their moves and Heide was out of town. Baptist churches planning events The First Baptist Church of Hastings will have a dual celebration Sunday with a homecoming and a patriotic observance. Meanwhile, the Nashville Baptist Church will have “I Believe in America,’’ a special musical salute to the U.S. armed forces on Saturday and Sunday evenings. The Rev. Bruce Hanks of Minnesota, portraying Abraham Lincoln, will be on hand at the 9:45 a.m. Bible School Hour in Hastings and and the 11 a.m. worship service. Hanks is a distant relative of Lincoln’s mother, Nancy Hanks. A potluck dinner will be held at 12:30 p.m., followed by a band concert under the direction of An Steward Jr. The church is inviting the public, former members and attendants and family members to the homecoming. Special guests will include Mayor Mary Lou Gray and the Rev. Russell Houseman, former pastor, and his wife. The cantata "I Love America’’ will be presented at 3 p.m. by the choir, under the direction of the Rev. Raymond Bayne. For more information, call 948-8004. In Nashville, the 45-minute patriotic musical prog, am will be performed at 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday by the church choir. The show will feature a collection of familiar songs, such as “America the Beautiful" and “God Bless America." The cast will include Uncle Sam and the Statue of Liberty, flag girls, dancers and singers. The church is located at the comer of Phillips and Washington streets. agreement in the robbery case, Judge Shuster sentenced Primm io 15 to 75 years for the armed robbery and weapons charges and to 50 to 75 years for possession of the stolen pickup truck plus the habitual offender charge that Primm had four previous felony convic­ tions. Both sentences will run concurrently. Shuster could have sentenced Primm to life in prison in either case. But the judge said he would not impose a life sentence because of the possibility Primm could be released on parole after 10 years. Michigan State Police arrested Primm in an Ionia restaurant Dec. 29 after Primm eluded authorities in several stales for six weeks. "We have absolutely no confidence that he ever will be anything but a criminal. We hope that at 83 years ofage, he will not be able to commit a crime. We believe, however, that even at age 83, he will try to commit a crime.” Judge Richard M. Shuster The robbery and kidnaping case began in November when Primm phoned the victim al home and asked for help with a disabled car. When the 31-year-old victim drove out to a deserted stretch of Greggs Crossing Road near Thomapple Lake, Primm and a second sus­ pect held gun on him and stole his wallet and $150, according to Michigan State Police. Primm then look the victim's car and drove alone to the victim's house and broke into it. When he returned, Primm and his partner took the victim to Lansing, where they held him in a motel for three days, troopers said. On the second day of captivity the suspects removed the victim's handcuffs but they taped his arms in front of his body with duct tape, police said. The following day, Primm and the second man left the area in the victim's car, leaving him alone with a third man. Several hours later, the man put the Hastings resident in another car, drove to the Lansing Mall and re­ leased him. The victim made his way to a telephone and called a relative who came and picked up him. He told police he did not report the kid­ napping for several days because Primm threatened to harm his teen-age niece. Police said Primm left the state in the vic­ tim's stolen station wagon and drove to South Dakota to pick up his girlfriend and ner two children. The four then drove to Ten­ nessee, where Primm sold the station wagon, bought a maroon-colored Chevrolet, and put the wagon's licence plate on it. The four then returned to West Michigan and were living in motels around the state in Lansing and Grand Rapids when two Ionia State Police troopers arrested Primm at an Ionia restaurant. Primm has previous convictions since 1975 for auto theft, possession of stolen property, larceny from a building, and escape from custody. He has served three earlier terms in jail and was sentenced in 1985 to four-to-eight years in prison. He was released from prison on parole in 1988. 50-yr. prison term could cost taxpayers $3 million J-Ad Graphics News Service Justice doesn't come cheap. If John D. Primm lives to age 83 and completes the minimum 50-year prison term handed down last Thursday by Circuit Judge Richard M. Shuster, the cost to the tax­ payer's will be steep. The average cost to operate the Michigan prison system is currently $19,400 per inmate. Assuming a modest annual 4 percent rate of inflation, the yearly expense will rise to $ 132,566.86 per inmate in 2041. So if the 33-year-old Vermontville resident is released from prison in lime to com­ memorate the 100th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Michigan's taxpayers will pay as much as $2,961,739.85 to keep liim in custody. Addressing the high prison cost at last week's sentencing, Judge Shuster said he had no choice but to send Primm to prison for life following his convictions for armed robbery, possession of stolen property and using a weapon to commit a felony. Primm has served three previous jail sentences and one term in prison. He also has one conviction for escape from custody. "I'm satisfied that Mr. Primm should be put away and kept in an institution," Shuster said. "He continues to escalate in crimes, and I szy he will one day kill somebody if he is let out" ' Voters rejected bond issuefor new complex in 1964 Barry County courthouse almost was 'history’ J-Ad Graphics News Service If Barry County voters had passed a 1964 bond issue, there would not have been a his­ toric county courtnqdse to re-dedicate last Saturday. The proposed $1.16 million bond issue in *64 would have financed a new courthouse complex and jail, with plans calling for the current courthouse to be demolished. Voters overwhelmingly rejected the 1.5mill bond proposal that year, sparing the now nearly century-old building. Saturday’s re-dedication was the finale of a $1.35 mil­ lion renovation and remodeling of the build­ ing. The '64 proposal called for a three-story courthouse, facing State Street, which would have dominated the county’s square-block and would have been attached to three two-level buildings to house various county agencies and offices. Three other buildings were pro­ posed on the opposite side of lhe site, facing Court Street, to house lhe new jail, an ad­ missions building, and sheriffs residence. It was an era when many larger, metropoli­ tan areas were tearing down their old build­ ings to make way for more modern ones. The Barry Courthouse buildings were to have been connected by glass vestibules to provide shelter for pedestrians and offer an unobstructed view through lhe entire site. The jail and courthouse were to have been connected by an underground tunnel to pro­ vide security for transporting prisoners. Plans called for the land area of the original courthouse to be developed into a parking lot. A parking ramp was to be attached to the new jail. In a promotional brochure distributed be­ fore the election, the proposal was called "a vote for civic progress." "The contemporary design of lhe building will make use of modern materials and will feature a fireproof reinforced concrete struc­ ture," according to lhe brochure. "The high, sloping exterior walls will be faced with buff colored limestone and will feature long, ver­ tical glass panels to dramatize the dominant character of lhe design." The project, designed by Daverman Asso­ ciates, Architects, Engineers and Planners, based in Grand Rapids, was ’’marked by sim­ plicity and dignity rather than by elegant flamboyance, in an attempt to preserve the traditional and historic public identification of this site as a symbol of the center of county government. In an issue of the Hastings Banner four days before the vote, an article said lhe spe­ cial election for the bond issues was autho­ rized by members of the Barry Board of Su­ pervisors (township supervisors who ran the county before the Barry County Board of Commissioners was created). "In adopting the resolution calling for the special election, the supervisors declared that it was the opinion of the board lhat lhe pre­ sent courthouse is inadequate and more space is necessary for county facilities. They also pointed out that lhe present jail has been condemned," lhe June 18,1964, Banner said. That resolution passed by a 19-1 vote, with Woodland Supervisor Victor Eckardt voting no. Hastings Township Supervisor (in 1964) Jack O'Connor had told lhe Banner that the action taken by the Board of Supervisor; was Barry County Courthouse, as proposed In 1964. Barry County Law and Courts Building, as proposed In 1964. not intended to be an endorsement of the pro­ posed county building program by all of the supervisors. "Il was only to ask the county taxpayers whether they approved lhe plans and wished bonding lhe county for the purpose of build­ ing one or both county buildings," O'Connor told lhe Banner al that lime. Barry Township Supervisor Lloyd Hoff­ man, who was county board chairman when the election was scheduled, wrote a letter to citizens in the promotional election brochure, calling die courthouse and the jail (which is now called the County Annex) "two obso­ lete, 75-year-old fire hazards disguised by a beautiful stand of charming old maples and gracious green lawns. "Our Barry County courthouse and jail fa­ cilities are literally crumbling as demands for increased space are pressuring and weakening the seams of these horse-and-buggy struc­ tures,” he said in the letter. Citizens who called themselves the "Hastings Discussion Group" opposed the project. In a letter to lhe editor in the Banner, lhe group said the plans should have been "smaller, simpler, more economically main­ tained and in keeping with the architectural feeling of the area." The group admitted that the county needed a new jaii, but said the sheriffs residence, which was to be included, was no longer re­ quired by law. Citizens of lhe group urged a no vote on both proposals because "we feel that a vote for lhe jail now will very likely mean accep­ tance of the planned county building later." They suggested that the project be taken back to the drawing board. Among other criticisms, the group said it appeared that operational costs would increase proportionately to the much larger, quadruple size of the current structures and wondered where lhe funds would come from to pay for lhat. "Two elevators (proposed in the project) are expensive to install and maintain," they said. With lhe defeat of both proposals, lesr than three months later the jailhouse doors were ordered shut by the slate. Director of Michigan Department of Correction Gus Har­ rison declared lhe jail "unfit for human occu­ pancy," according to an article in the Kala­ mazoo Gazette. Local prisoners were transported to other nearby jails. "The prisoners shrug their shoulders at the move, but admit they'll miss the good cook­ ing of Mrs. Merl Campbell, wife of the sher­ iff," the Gazette said. "The best cooking I've had in any jail anywhere,” one older inmate told lhe Gazette. A number of years later, a new jail, with­ out a sheriffs residence, was built on West State Street. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 27, 1991 — Page 3 The Lakewood Choral Society gave sparkling renditions of patriotic tunes “America The Beautiful," "My Country TIs Of Thee" and “God Bless America." Fifth District Congressman Paul Henry said that wnlle the challenges and debates facing our society are much different than they were when the courthouse was originally built In 1893, “the battle goes on." Re-dedication of county courthouse celebrated by Todd Tubergen Staff Writer Inclement weather conditions failed to dampen Saturday afternoon’s Barry County Courthouse re-dedication ceremony. Although rain forced event into the Circuit Courtroom from its scheduled location on the lawn of the courthouse, more than 100 people attended, celebrating the completion of the $1.35 million renovation project. Local elected and appointed officials were on hand to praise the completion of the cour­ thouse renovation which was sparked by an effort to make all areas of the 99-year-old structure more accessible to the handicapped. The renovation included the installation of an elevator, enabling approximately 3,000 square feet of previously unused space on the third floor to be turned into additional office space and meeting rooms. Additional improvements were made on the courthouse’s mechanical and electrical systems, corroding pipes, gutters, down spouts and the structure of the building A new mezzanine, on the fourth floor, is the new meeting room for the county commis­ sioners. They previously met in the adjacent County Annex building. The day’s festivities began at 1:30 p.m. when local Boy Scouts conducted a flag­ raising ceremony. Members of the Thomap­ ple Valley Dulcimer Society then played ap­ proximately one hour of tunes beneath a tent on the north lawn of the Courthouse square. The actual ceremony, held before a jampacked Circuit Courtroom, opened with the presentation of colors by member, of American Legion Post No. 45. After some patriotic songs from the Lakewood Choral Society group and the in­ vocation by Rev. Charles P. McCabe III of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church, local of­ ficials thanked Barry County citizens for sup­ porting the renovation and various others for doing their part in making the project a success. Master of Ceremonies Kenneth Radant gave those in attendance a brief history of the courthouse, from the time the square upon which the structure was built was deeded to the county by the Hastings Village Company in 1840, to the completion of the current building in 1893. The courthouse and the ad­ jacent jail, which is now the County Annex building, were completed for a total of $54,000. Radant said that when county officials were planning the courthouse renovations, they toured buildings in adjoining counties. He said that the Barry County Courthouse most closely resembles the Livingston County Courthouse in Howell. Barry County Board of Commissioners Chairman Theodore R. McKelvey then welcomed guests and thanked all the current elected and appointed officials in attendance, as well as the former County Board of Com­ missioners who were involved in the early planning stages of the renovation, for their assistance in making the refurbished cour­ thouse a reality. "This truly momentus occasion will go down in county history,” McKelvey said in his speech. "I visit the courthouse several times a week, and it continues to impress. Most importantly, it is now handicapped accessible.” U.S. Congressmen Howard Wolpe and Paul Henry, who both represent half of Barry County, and State Representatives Don Gilmer and Robert Bender then delivered short speeches praising the renovation efforts. Wolpe called the refurbished building “ab­ solutely beautiful," adding that a courthouse is “the most perfect symbol of the people’s history.” He then presented McKelvey with a U.S. flag lhat had previously flown over the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Henry stressed that while the issues con­ fronting us now are much different than they were in 1893, when the building was original­ ly built, “the battles go on." "Ours is a nation that has flourished under self government," Henry said. “We need to rededicate ourselves to the principles of which this building and our flag stands." Gilmer, who formerly represented portions of Barry County, commended the taxpayers and citizens of Barry County for preserving "priceless” structures like the courthouse. Bender said that refurbishing the stately building would enable future generations of Barry County residents to reside under the same principles as past generations, saying the "torch has been passed.” After the ceremony, those in attendance were served refreshments and toured the renovated building. Well over 100 people packed into the Circuit Courtroom for the re-dedication ceremony. After hearing from local elected and appointed officials, those In attendance toured the renovated courthouse. A fourth-floor “mezzanine” is the new home for Barry County Board of Commissioner meetings The board previously met in the adjacent County Annex building. pAt__ Stack Insurance Agency, Inc. 128 W. Mill St., Hastings 616-945-9568 We’re only silent until you need us for: Homeowners • Fannowners • Automobile • Business and Com­ mercial • Boatowners and Yacht • Workers’ Comp Insurance. ■(Sa); T4 Hastings Mutual TVf Insurance Company I------------ We’re only silent until you need us. 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State Hastings, Ml 49058 �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 27, 1991 Thomapple River offers some important lessons on life The mists of morning had barely lifted from the waters when the tiny band of travelers gently eased their canoes into the stream Friday morning. It was the beginning of the second day of the Thornapple River Expedition, a trip designed to increase public awareness of the river's environmental condition, potential pollution sites and its value as a natural and recreational resource. Eight people began the journey Thursday morning. Only four remained when I joined the group the following day. The expedition had attracted a variety of people: Phil, a librarian at Grand Rapids Community College; Chris, a substitute school teacher from Middleville; Mark, a biologist from Grand Valley State University, Nancy, the leader of the expedition, a stained glass artist from Cascade; and myself, a reporter from the local newspaper. Everyone else had joined the expedition because they cared about the river and wanted to learn more about it, and perhaps do something to preserve it for future generations. Me, I was just there for the stoiy. I joined the expedition when it left Barry's resort on the shore of Thornapple Lake and rode along until it reached the canoe livery in Hastings at noon. The only problem was, I didn't know what kind of story I was looking for. If I just wanted to write about the results of the expedition. I could have waited until Monday and called Nancy and Mark and asked them how the trip went, how many people participated, what were the results of the study... you know, the usual. But I was looking for something else. I just wasn't sure what it was, so I let my mind drift as we floated along. As we left Thomapple Lake, the current was sluggish and the water thick and murky. We couldn’t float along as we would have wanted to do, to soak up the sights, sounds and smells of the early morning. Instead we dipped our paddles into the river, making barely a sound and leaving a wake that quickly disappeared behind us. We glided along, scarcely disturbing the humanity that slumbered along the shore, wrapped in cocoons of wood and steel. We admired the ducks, birds and turtles and other wildlife that skimmed the surface of the water and put on an early morning display for us. Occasionally we could see a vague shape or a sudden movement in the dim waters, suggesting the life that lay beneath the surface. Reporter’s Notes... by... Sandra Ponsetto We rounded a bend and found a pair of fishermen huddled against the chill and dampness of the dawn, sitting in their boat patiently watching their lines. "Have you caught anything yet?" we asked as we skimmed by. "No," they replied. As we rounded the next bend I looked back. The fishermen still sat there, patiently waiting for what they couldn't see. With Thornapple Lake behind us, signs of civilization became few and far between, and the sound of cars on the nearby highway disappeared into lhe distance. Though we were only a few miles from Hastings, we could have been a million miles or a million years away, on another river or in a different time. We each explored the river in our own way. Phil, an avid canoeist, enjoyed the ride, slipped in and out of the main current and explored the shallows near the shore. Chris often drifted with the current, her eyes scanning the trees and brush lining the shore, pausing to pick up bottles and cans that she could turn in for deposit, Nancy kept track of our progress and wondered when we would arrive at our destination. Mark collected water samples which he would later take back to his lab and analyze. Well, I just went with flow, waiting to see what the trip would bring. The river had become shallow and the water cleared as the current picked up. We glided along, catching brief glimpses of what was beneath the surface. We were making good progress when Mark called us back to a shallow gravelly spot where he stopped to examine the bottom of the river. As we all gathered around, he reached in and pulled up a handful of what appeared to be little more than mud and slime. "Look at this," he said sifting through the ooze and pointing to what looked like a small translucent pebble scarcely bigger than a grain ofsand. "That is a fingernail clam. It’s the smallest fresh-water clam," he said as we looked closely and discovered that it was indeed a perfectly formed clam, complete with tiny ridges and hinges. Next he dipped his hand into the river and pulled out what looked like two small stones wrapped together with webs of slime. "This is the nest of a caddis fly," he said. "It builds these nests that look like rocks and it catches food in its net. When it gets hungry, it comes out and feeds on what has been caught." Next, he removed what appeared to be a tiny twig from the mud which he held in his hand. He pulled it apart to reveal the small larvae of another species of caddis fly. That larvae is more mobile and builds a nest that it can move around when it feeds, Mark explained. As we took to the river again, I sensed that we had all become aware of how limited our perceptions had been. We were amazed that Mark could spot such tiny creatures on the bottom of a river where we could see nothing but rocks, twigs and mud. We were looking at the superficial and obvious things on the surface while he was taking a closer look at what lay beneath. As our journey continued, the river narrowed and our canoes bunched closer together and we started to talk among ourselves. As we talked about our lives, our families and our jobs, we found ourselves searching beyond the surface and really getting to know each other. We passed more fisherman along the way and some just nodded or smiled in greetings, others hollered friendly "hellos" or asked us about our trip. Still others let us slip by without a word, exchanging only glances, each respecting the others’ silence. As we traveled on, we encountered snags and obstacles in the river. Veteran canoeists Phil, Chris and Mark navigated most of them with little trouble. Nancy, also experienced, had a few more problems - she had a reporter in tow who didn't know the first thing about canoeing. But, somehow we muddled our way through the tangles and continued our journey. Though we were all hungry and eager to get to the canoe livery in Hastings where lunch was waiting, I couldn't help regretting the signs that told us we were approaching town. We first heard, rather than saw, Hastings. Before the houses that dotted the shore became more numerous, we heard the steady thrumming of Hastings Manufacturing Company and the sound of cars on the road that followed the river became louder. In town, cars rumbled over bridges that passed overhead and water was pumped into the river from disreputable looking pipes. At one point the lush vegetation lhat had lined the banks of the river since we had left the campground earlier that morning was stripped away. In their place were torn limbs and naked stumps looking obscene in the glaring afternoon sun. When we pulled onto the shore at the canoe livery, I knew it would be hard to leave the expedition and let the others continue on without me, to navigate the river, overcoming obstacles, learning new things and making new friends along the way. As I left the cool, quiet sanctuary of the river and walked into the sunshine, noise and confusion of i> e city, I still didn't know what story I w?' ^oing to write. Fiv- .ju later I found the story. It had been simmering inside, waiting to emerge. It wasn't about cold facts and figures. It was about life. No matter how we approach our lives, no matter if we play in the current and enjoy the ride, if we search the horizons, if we glide along or if we keep our minds fixed on a goal, it's important to pause for a moment and take a look at the world from the eyes of another; to see the everyday miracles that so often pass unnoticed as we coast through life. I have lived in Hastings for over two years, less than a mile from the Thomapple River, yet Friday was the first time I had ever ventured to give it more than a passing glance. Will I ever go back again? You bet. I have a lot to learn. Story could damage 18-year-old’s life To The Editor: I have been a life-long resident of Hastings and have always enjoyed reading The Banner. The one column I have always felt demeaned your publication was “Police Beat.” On the whole I consider "Police Beat" to be nothing more than sensationalized gossip and I avoid reading it. Arrests are not convic­ tions and people are innocent until proven guilty. And they have the right to privacy. If the Banner is going to continue this col­ umn, it owes it to the people to get the facts straight in an article. Concerning your article June 20, 1991, the facts concerning my son, Clint Morgan’s, ar­ rest were inaccurate and overemphasized. Get the facts straight! What you print can serious­ ly harm the people involved. Clint was in the parking lot of a store when he was warned not to drive. Why didn’t the police stop him at this point? Instead, another driver took over and left him and the car at Bristol Lake. When he attempted to make it to a friend’s house at the lake, he missed his turn and went into the ditch, not "crashed” into it. He was not requested to dump alcohol, in fact, did not know there was alcohol in the back seat of the car, and it was not open. He was attempting to act in a responsible manner, given the situation. Furthermore, neither Clint nor myself were aware that his license had been suspended for failure to change address. When I asked why we were not notified of this, I was told “We don’t have the manpower to keep up on that. *’ You have painted a picture of Clint as an ir­ responsible drunken jerk, when in fact he is a very responsible teen who in the euphoria of graduation made a mistake and learned a valuable lesson. I am very proud of Clint and his many accomplishments. The Banner has a responsibility to report the news accurately and concisely. What you print could injure a person’s respectability for years. Do you realize how much damage you could do to an 18-year-old’s life? Don’t stretch the truth or glamorize the facts to make an article sound good. If sensa­ tionalized gossip is your forte, then maybe you should call yourselves the National Enquirer. Janice Morgan Hastings Banner should get facts straight To The Editor: Concerning my arrest: Actually, the police let a friend of mine drive my car. We went to the public access on Bristol Lake, where I sat for an hour and a half before attempting to drive anywhere. That might not show a lot, but at least it shows that I attempted a second chance at responsibility. And as for the beer, I didn’t know there were any bottles in rny car. And as for the police making me dump any beer, it was nice of them to tell me, since neither time did they make me dump any beer. Also, I was never carrying a beer at a store! And as for driving on a suspended license, I was never aware that my license was suspended. I would appreciate you getting your facts straight before printing anymore stories! Clinton Morgan Hastings Editor’s Note: After further review of the story, printed in the June 20 edition, the Ban­ ner stands behind its story. Fleeing leads to a tragedy To The Editor. When a report of a fatal accident involving people fleeing the police is concluded with an obituary listing all their relatives, the only thing one can know about whether or not drugs or alcohol were involved is that the in­ formation will not be provided by that par­ ticular news source. This is too bad. Now we will never know why they would risk death rather than speak to ^tings Banner) Devoted to the Interests of Barry County since 1855 published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs John Jacobs President Vice President Stephen Jacobs Frederic Jacobs Treasurer Secretary Public Opinion= the police. Maybe they wanted to avoid embarrassing their relatives. If so, they succeeded. Personally, I would rather be embarrassed with live relatives in jail than with dead ones in the cemetery. All my friends and relatives, please take note: when the police say stop, please stop. Sincerely. Frederick G. Shanlz Hastings Should the DH be terminated? Baseball Commissioner Fay Vincent last week called for the removal of the designated hitler rule from the American League He said it was successful as an experiment, but should be eliminated Do you think the American League should let pitchers bat? Newsroom David T. Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Todd Tubergen (Sports Editor) Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Sue Hinckley Sandra Ponsetto Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. - noon. Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Phyllis Bowers Subscription Rates: $13 per year in Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) "I’d rather see the Na­ tional League put it in. There would be more ac­ tion, and (the DH) pro­ longs some players’ careers." "I’d echo the same sen­ timents as George. I think more hiking in the game makes it more exciting.” "I don’t think they should take the DH out of the game. It’s been around a long time.’’ "I’m originally from Los Angeles, so I’m a Na­ tional League fan. I’ve never liked the DH. I’m more traditional.” "No, I don’t think so. There are u lot of times when the DH wins the game.” "I think cither the American League should take it out, or the National League should put it in. Both leagues should be the same.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 27, 1991 — Page 5 Learn the rules before you play contrarian investing One thing you can always count on is change, and investment success comes from anticipating economic change. The question is how to do that with any degree of accuracy. There are a plethora of theories on picking out-of-favor stocks, and most have to do with successfully guessing when things will get better. Investors who adhere to these theories are called •‘contrarians." They buy when others are selling and sell when others are buying. Their theory is that things are going to change, and they want to be there when it happens. An excellent analysis of out-of-favor stocks was presented to a group of contrarians that gather each year. H. Bradlee Perry suggested that business usually, but not always, stays in line with the industry pattern. When a business happens to break the pattern for no sound economic reason, competitive forces generally pull it back in line, a phenomenon statisticians call "regressing to the mean.'* Perry cites banking as a good historical ex­ ample. Banks are engaged in the business of gathering money from one group and lending it to another. Some banks are better managed; others take greater risks, but eventually com­ petitive factors even the score. Perry offers comparative data on several banks. One group demonstrated faster growth than that of either the fundamental trends of the industry or other competitive, more con­ servative banks. The reason for superaggressive and more risky loans. As some of these loans defaulted, lhe growth of the banks slowed and “regressed to the mean.” Perry concludes that Jiese business patterns occur not only in the growth of companies but also in profitability patterns. The contrarian who diligently docs his homework is in a posi­ tion to take full advantage of buying or selling the stock of companies lhat exceed the normal industry pattern. There is no doubt that investing in com­ panies with currently weak fundamentals could be flirting with disaster. A knowledgeable contrarian, on the other hand, views this is a calculated risk and a buying opportunity. Successful contrarians are knowledgeable, aware of the risk involved, and are willing to reverse themselves when an error is apparent. Before you attempt contrarian investing, learn the rules. Only in that fashion can you safely play the contrarian game. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close Change AT&T 38 +’/. Amerltech 56’/. —1s/. 48'/, —’/. Anheuser-Busch 14'/. +'/. Chrysler Clark Equipment 29’/. —’/. 25 ’ /. —1 CMS Energy 54s/. —s/. Coca Cola 53’/. -1s/. Dow Chemical Exxon 58s/. +1'/. 22s/. —1 Family Dollar 36'/. -’/. Ford 41s/. —2 General Motors Great Lakes Bancorp 12’/. —'I, Hastings Mfg. 43 -1 IBM 99s/. —1'/. JCPenney 53'/. +’/. Johnson & Johnson 83’/. — VI, Kmart 44'/. —VI, 98’/. +1 Kellogg Company McDonald’s 31’/. —’/. Sears 38'/. -1’/. Southeast Mich. Gas 15s/. -’/. Spartan Motors 11s/. -2'/. Upjohn 42'/. —VI, Gold $364.50 -$3.25 Silver $4.39 -$.07 Dow Jones 2910.11 —76.04 Volume 155,000,000 First Friday to focus on resolving disputes Ann G. Lauderdale, executive director of the Community Dispute Resolution Center of Kalamazoo, will be guest speaker at the First Friday Lunch and Learn program in Hastings July 5. Lauderdale was a gifted education consul­ tent for the Barry Intermediate School District for 11 years. She became a trained volunteer mediator for the Community Reconciliation Center of Kent County in 1988 and coor­ dinated the development of a youth mediation program for several Grand Rapids public schools. ' She is the co-founder and director of the Community Dispute Resolution Center, which opened in June 1990. The center is one of 12 in the state that pro­ vides county residents with a private alter­ native to the courts in attempting to resolve differences. The program attempts to help the disputing parties come with the solution rather than have it imposed on them. • The mediation program is funded partially through court filing fees and supervised by the State Court Administrator’s Office. “The center has 26 trained volunteer mediators from the community, who range from 21 to 79 years of age," Lauderdale said. “And they represent a great variety of per­ sonal and occupational backgrounds.” Lauderdale will discuss the advantages of lhe program and how it works. She also will discuss how the mediation program can be used between businesses and consumers. The Brown Bag Lunch and Learn series, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Party, will take place roughly from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, July 5, at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets. Those planning to attend may bring their own lunches. Coffee and tea will be provided by the Democrats. Pictured are (from left, row one) Pearl Roush Stutz, Maxine Ayres Schondelmayer, Dorothy Schantz Guthrey, Barbara Johncock Kuempel, Mildred Gaskill Soderquist, Wilhelmina PranshkaTobias, Fern MooraTobias, Margie Matthews Struin, Alden Burgess, June Leary Mitchell, Mary Dunn Eppelhelmer; (row two) Betty Friedrich Baldwin, Greta Cogswell Endres, Lois Kenyon Finkbelner, L.T. Jarrard Weeks, Beatrice Ball Glllaspie, Marqulta Marshall Clements, Marion Rohrbacher Eye, Beverly Bross McMillon, Doreen Miller Sherman, Rachel Malcolm Stewart, Beverly Jones Bogner, (row three) Max Myers, Joe Wilcox, Edna Wrum Cota, Lewis Bolton, Don Ried, Agnes Taffee Perkins, Doris Hoffman Cialdella, Betty Woodmansee Crane, Lois Cloulse Hofmeister, Helen Naylor Martin; (row four) James Mulder, Harold Kimmel, Donald Hildebrandt, Duane Jarman, Carl Belson, John Lockwood, Bill Dibble, Bernard Whitmore, Robrt Abbey, Marsh Furrow; (row five) Donald V. Conklin, Ronald V. Conklin, Richard Sherman, Wayne HUI, Russell J. Hoffman, Rex Walters, Frank Hobbs, Dale L. Henry, Donald W. Johnson, Edward D. Slocum. Hastings’ Class of ’41 has reunion The Hastings High School Class of 1941 had its 50th reunion earlier this month. There were 125 gradautes in the class. The committee was unable to locate four, and 25 There is no limit on the amount of millage that may be levied per year to pay off the cost of renovating and remodeling the Barry County Courthouse. An article last week incorrectly mentioned a maximum amount. Based on the county's state equalized valuation, the county can levy the amount necessary to retire each year’s debt Consequently, if the SEV keeps increasing, the amount needed to pay the debt will be reduced each year. However, if the SEV decreases, due to a natural disaster, etc., the millage rate could be increased to whatever is needed to pay for the debt. Secretary denies aid to dairy farmers With all the wisdom of an expert on the sub­ ject, the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture has said the 1990 farm bill gives dairy fanners all the help they need. After reviewing a number of supply management proposals submitted to USDA by producers and their organizations, none were found acceptable by the secretary. “Secretary Madigan has left dairy farmers twisting slowly in the wind. In spite of thousands of dollars in milk income losses per month, the secretary has decreed that this is the best they can get. It seems ironic that first the 1990 farm bill took 12 percent of budget cuts out of agriculture that receives less than one percent of the budget. Then the farm bill fixed taxes on ti.e production of milk and a number of other commodities. The latest outrage comes with USDA telling dairy farmers that if milk prices rise, it will impact domestic and foreign feeding programs. When milk prices plummeted, to farmers there was little if any drop in consumer prices. If USDA’s reasoning is correct, then when milk prices received by fanners declined more than four dollars, there should have been ample supplies for feeding programs. We’ve said before that feeding programs such as WIC, surplus giveaways, disaster emergency feeding, etc., are a public respon­ sibility. To suggest that our few remaining dairy farmers bankroll these costs out of their milk checks is more than an outrage. Farmers overwhelmingly have said they Homecoming Patriotic Day Band Concert • 2:00 pm Choir Concert • 3:00 PM First Baptist Church 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of cun-ent general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: •Make your letter brief and to the point. •Letters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must include their signature, address and phone number. The writer’s name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •So.td letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 prefer a two-tier, base and surplus system for controlling the supply of milk. They are ask­ ing for profit level prices for base production and at least 75 percent less for surplus. Along with the USDA, Lie government’s General Accounting Office has announced op­ position to two-tier pricing. GAS states that a two-tier, base or quota system would discourage young farmers from getting into dairying. This is another outright sham. Young peo­ ple are not getting in to dairy farming now because it has become a bankrupt business. There is absolutely no reason a two-tier pro­ gram could not allow entry of new producers into the business. Surely, profit prices would be more incentive than what we have now." Carl Mcllvain, President Michigan Farmers Union Area campgrounds doing ‘Three R’s?’ To The Editor: I keep hearing about the recycling efforts that have been going on across this state and nation. That is good right now, but I do have a question that maybe can be answered by those who know. Are the campgrounds in Barry County do­ ing anything about the 3 R’s? Recycling, Reducing and Reusing? They seem to be the The Michigan Water Resources Commission prop­ oses to issue a new discharge permit to: Amoco Oil Company, 30230 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 100, Farm­ ington Hills, Michigan 48018 for a facility located at Broadway and State Streets, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The applicant proposes to discharge twenty one thou­ sand six hundred (21,600) gallons per day of treated groundwater to the Thornapple River via storm sewers, in Section 17, T3N, R8W, Barry County. Comments or objections to the draft permit received by July 29, 1991, will be considered in the final decision to issue the permit. Persons desiring information regarding the draft permit, procedures for commenting, or requesting a hearing, should contact: Michael L. Bitondo, Permits Section, Surface Water Quality Divi­ sion, Department of Natural Resources, P.O. Box 30028, Lansing, Michigan 48909. telephone: 517-335-3303. Copies of the public notice and draft permit may be obtained at the Surface Water Quality Division District Office located at the Plainwell District Office, 621 North Tenth Street, P.O. Box 355, Plainwell, Michigan 49080, telephone: 616-685-9886. CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tues­ day, July 16,1991 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall, Coun­ cil Chambers, Hastings, Michigan. Said meeting is to consider the following applica­ tions for variance: 1) Kent R. Laubaugh of 902 E. State St. to build an accessory building closer to the lot line than allowed under Section 3.150 (2)(3) of the Zoning Ordinance. 2) Viatec of 1220 W. State St. to waive the park­ ing requirements of a building at 202 S. Broadway, described as Lot 724, City of Hastings, contrary to Section 3.67 of the Zoning Ordinance. Minutes of said meeting will be available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk. City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk words of the ’90s, but I have not heard if the campgrounds have joined the forces for a bel­ ter environment and the reduction of waste. I would like to know so I can pass the word on to some people who have asked. Barry County: keep up the good work on recycling. Susan Brimmer Nashville PUBLIC NOTICE Date: June 28,1991 Permit No. MI0049671 Amoco Oil CoH as tings Potluck Dinner on Lawn 12:30 PM "I LOVE AMERICA" Letters PUBLIC NOTICE Abe Lincoln (Rev. Bruce Hanks) 9:45 & 11:00 A.M. Write us a Letter! “Reflections" was distributed at this dinner. On Saturday afternoon, June 8, there was a reception for lhe class in the high school library. Many members gathered here to reminisce before the alumni banquet. To The Editor: •IN THE BIG TENT’ CORRECTION: are deceased. However, 64 did attend the reunion. A class dinner was held at the Hastings Country Club, June 27. A class book, titled Date: June 28,1991 Permit No. M10050199 Hastings Sanitary Service The Michigan Water Resources Commission prop­ oses to Issue a new discharge permit to: Hastings Sanitary Service, Incorporated, P.O. Box 338, Hastings, Michigan 49058 for a facility located at i998 North Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The applicant Is engaged In a groundwater remediation at a landfill Involving volatile organic chemicals. The applicant proposes to discharge five hundred seventy six thou­ sand (576,000) gallons per day of treated groundwater to wetlands adjacent to an unnamed tributary to Carter Lake, In Section 6, T3N, R8W, Barry County. Comments or objections to the draft permit received by July 29,1991, will be considered in the final decision to issue the permit. Persons desiring information regarding the draft permit, procedures for commenting, or requesting a hearing, should contact: Michael L. Bltondo, Permits Section, Surface Water Quality Divi­ sion, Department of Natural Resources, P.O. Box 30028, Lansing, Michigan 48909, telephone: 517-335-3303. Copies of the public notice and draft permit may be obtained at the Surface Water Quality Division District Office located at the Plainwell District Office, 621 North Tenth Street, P.O. Box 355, Plainwell, Michigan 49080, telephone: 616-685-9886 55 or older? Now you can save 30% on homeowners insurance! We’ve reduced the cost of our homeowners insurance by 30% for policyholders 55 and older. If you are 55 or older, you’re entitled to our new mature homeowners discounL ^Auto-Owners Insurance UteHyrc Qv Bmmns TkM fkop&,- Contact your local Auto-Owners agent. A listed in the Yellow I’ages under Insurance. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 27, 1991 Delton school district budget reflects 12.8 percent increase J-Ad Graphics News Service Buoyed by additional millage approved by voters in February, the Delton Kellogg Board of Education Monday adopted a $8,834,202 budget for the 1991-92 school year. The new budget represents a 12.8 percent increase over last year’s $7,829,307 budget, said Superintendent Dean McBeth. The generosity of voters enables the board to bolster the curriculum and restore improvements that had to be cut out of the budget in past years. The proposed budget for 1991-92 was approval without knowing exactly how much state aid funding the district will receive because legislators haven't finalized school funding yet, McBeth said. As had been indicated to voters when they approved a two-mill increase this year, the board will now be able to continue its sixyear curriculum improvement cycle which allows updating different subject areas each year, he said. Social studies and science improvements had to go on the back burner last year and these are included in the new budget along with updating math, English and physical education. Improvements include new textbooks and equipment. A building trades class will be added to the high school curriculum when school opens again. Tentative plans call the the class to build a rest room near the soccer field and possibly a new concession stand, with the Delton Kellogg Athletic Boosters supplying materials. When building trades students are more experienced, it is hoped that they will build a home on Crooked Lake property the district owns. Plans to reduce class sizes are also addressed in the new budget, with plans to hire an additional fifth-grade teacher, add a new health class in the middle school and another English teacher in the high school. Funds to replace the "thread bare" carpeting in the high school’s media center are also included in the budget. The existing carpet was installed when the building was built in lhe mid-1970s. In another matter, a personnel change will save lhe district money, McBeth state. Since the number of students interested in industrial arts is decreasing, the board was considering laying off an employee with the possibility of recall for a reduced schedule. However, industrial arts teacher Gary Cole has opted to take advantage of an early retirement incentive, effective this summer. Herb Mais would have been the drafting teacher subject to lay off, but now he will have a full-time position, McBeth said. The board will pay a total of $15,00C for Cole's early retirement, but the district would have paid him approximately $41,000 in salary during 1991-92. The board will pay Cole $3,644 in severance pay plus purchase two generic credit years for Cole from the Michigan Public Employees Retirement System. In other business at the special meeting, the board: •Accepted a bid for $23,9Q5 from McKeamey's in Lansing to resurface the all­ weather high school track and paint new lines. The project will start about mid-July. •Contracted with B & B Construction in Richland to build a classroom inside the existing metal shop building at a cost of between $5,600 to $5,700. The next lowest bid was $6,500. The work is expected to start in two or three weeks. •Decided that Cabana will supply the district with snack items and HavABar, with ice cream, during the next school year. •Heard a report that, after expenses, the district raised $1,540 at an auction to sell items, such as old cameras and screens, that no longer had value to the school system. ATTEND SERVICES Hastings Area' HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South *1 M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Cotant, choir director. Sunday morning 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11:00 a.m., Morning Worship; 4:45 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church Streets. Philip L. Brown, Pastor. Church phone 616/945-9574. Summer Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. (nursery atten­ dant). Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship service over WBCH AMFM at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Nar­ cotics Anonymous 12:00 noon. Wednesday Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN Saturday Co-Dependents CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE Anonymous 9 a.m. Thursday. June DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST. 27 - Bazaar Workshop Cay Perry Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar. home 9:00 a.m. Sunday, July 7 2415 McCann Rd., Irving, Guest Speaker. Richard Duezcma. Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ on hunger and peace with justice day Mass 11:00 a.m. issues. Tuesday, July 9 - HiNooners picnic Fish Hatchery Park GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 12 noon. 239 E. North St., Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday, CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH June 30 - 8:90 Holy Communion; OF GOD, 502 E. Bond. Hastings. 9: 15 Church School (all ages); Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. 10: 30 Holy Communion. Thurs­ 948-2529. Sunday School 10:00 day, June 27 - 8:00 AA. Saturday. a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening June 29 - 8:00 NA. Monday. July 1 Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser­ - 6:00 Pos. Parenting. Tuesday, Ju­ vice — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped ly 2 - 6:30 Softball. for the handicapped. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, (The Bible Church) Bring Your Bible. 600 Powell Road, I mile East of Hastings. Our Motto: “The Bible, the whole Bi­ ble. and nothing but the Bible”. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m. Thursday 7:30 prayer meeting and softball for the youth. Would you like to know that you have eter­ nal life?m. Carry-in meal June 30 with Steve Klinedinst as our guest speaker. Camp Christian July 8-12 for youth 9-18 years old. Cost $70. Pastor Emeritus, Rus Sarver. Phone 945-9224. Every Sunday is Friend­ ship Day. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road, Hastings, Michigan, James A. Campbell, Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 aim. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:0G p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. arc: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings, Michigan, G. Kent Keller, Pastor. Eileen Higbee, Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday, June 9 - 9:30 Morning Worship Service. Nursery provided. Broadcast of this service over WBCH-AM and FM Mon­ day. June 10 - 7:30 Session Meeting. Tuesday. June 11 - 7:30 Deacons Meeting. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. James Leitzman Pastor. Sunn day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adulis. Teens and Children. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings, Michigan 948-80CM. James R. Barren, Asst. Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service, Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00, Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7: 00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Pryer meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir pracice. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings, Ml 49058. Pastor Robert Kersten. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard, 945-5974. Worship Services Sunday, 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. 4-H meets Mondays, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study, Wednesdays. 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers, 801 Barber Rd.. Hastings. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8: 00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confes­ sions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. Middleville Area MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH, 314 E. Main St.. Mid­ dleville. MI. Phone 765-3073. Traditional Latin Mass 4:30 p.m. every Sunday. Confession and Rosary 4:15 p.m. Delton Area OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK CATHOLIC CHURCH. 6547 Lacey Rd.. Lacey. Mass: Sunday 8:30 a.m. ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 11252 Fiona Rd.. Delton. Masses: Saturday. 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. CHURCH OF GOD. 7th DAY. Ranfield, Michigan. Services 10 a.m. each Saturday. Call 671-4100. or Box 42. Bedford, Mich. 49020. r----------- - ---------- The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS * LOAN ASSOCIATION Haitlngt and Lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFABINCORPORATED ol Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.O.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broodway ■ Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY ■■Prescriptions" -110 5. Jefferson • 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd., 8 mi. S., Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 o.m. FIBERFEST, continued from page 1 "We have new grounds and facilities out we don't have a lot of lodging in Hastings," he said. "I can’t just wave a magic wand and make a hotel appear.” Drummond emphasized that she and the • other board members don’t want to move the event to Kalamazoo. "This (Barry County) is where we have been for nine years and we would like to work with the Fair Board to do what we can,” she said. "I’ve talked to Fair Board about building another building (at the fair grounds) the size of the Expo Center." said Drummond. "It would certainly help with (housing) the seminars. "I’ve talked to the board about helping them write an application for a grant," she added. Both Drummond and members of the Barry County Fair Board discount rumors lhat there have been problems between the Fair Boaid and Fiber fest. "We haven't had any problems with reserving (the grounds)," said Drummond. "They have upped lhe prices every year, which is something we didn't anticipate, but we haven't had any problems." Betty Bryant who oversees the Expo Center Committee, said price increases are inevitable. "We have to maintain our grounds and we want to grow, and that takes funds," she said. "This isn’t an attempt by the Fair Board to make a lot of money. It’s just good old basic business. I don't know what else to call it. “We can't jus: have 160 acres sit idle ( and ( Erasma "Dolly"Butchbaker ) SHELBYVILLE - Erasma “Dolly" Butchbaker, 67, formerly of Battle Creek passed away Wednesday, June 19, 1991 at Pipp Community Hospital, Plainwell. , Ms. Butchbaker was bom on April 24. 1924 in Battle Creek. She was a homemaker. She resided in Battle Creek until moving to Shelbyville in 1968. She enjoyed cooking and walking. She was a member of the Ladies Auxilary of’VFW Post #422. Ms. Burchbaker is survived by two sons, Allen M. Butchbaker of Battle Creek and Arthur M. Butchbaker of Houston, Texas; one brother, Harold E. Mazzei of Battle Creek and five grandchildren. Memorial services were held Monday, June 24, 1991 at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home wiht Reverend Delmer B. Case officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to The Michigan Heart Association. ( Jack Freeland Garlinger HOUSTEN, TEXAS Jack Freeland Garlinger, 46, passed away Sunday, June 23, 1991. Mr. Garlinger was a native of Hastings. He graduated from lhe Nashville High School in 1963. He was associated with Rice Food Markets and formerly with The Kroger Company. Mr. Garlinger is survived by his loving wife, Betsy Roos Garlinger; his children, Steffanie Joy and Jacob Peter Garlinger; his mother, Phyllis Garlinger and the late Phillip Garlinger; sisters, Janet Hansen and her husband, Kenneth, Carole Garlinger, Nancy Moore and her husband, Hugh, Jenella Smith and her husband Dean; broihter, Jerry Garlinger and his wife, Charlotte; mother-in-law, Mrs. Henry K. Roos; sisters and brothers-in-law, Cathey and Michael Cook, Ginger and Byron Bertrand; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 26 at the George H. Lewis and Sons, Houston, Texas with Sister Alice Potts and Rabbi David Lyon officiating. Burial was in Beth Isreal Cemetery (Woodlawn). Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia Society of America, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center (Bone Marrow Transplant Fund). Q Brenice V. Wilcox) use for just one week a year, we can't f -.ace that," she said. Jiyant also denies lhat the Fair Board and Expo Center Committee have been approached by Folkerson and Wood Management Inc. of Grand Rapids about allowing the company to build a building at the fairgrounds in trade for a five-year lease to use the fairgrounds once a month for an antique show, ' Morey Folkerson, of Folkerson and Wood, also denies lhe rumor. The organization held an antique show at the Expo Center this spring and has scheduled another one for the fall and may do so again next year; but that's about as far as it goes, he said, “We don't make enough out there to pour half a floor," he said. Marie A. Lewis Bobbie Jean Slocum HASTINGS - Marie A. Lewis, 77 of Hast­ ings passed away Friday, June 21, 1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Lewis was bom February 20, 1914 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of John and Catherine (Hoving) Popma. She was married to Howard E. Lewis in 1967. Mrs. Lewis is survived by her husband, Howard E. Lewis; two brothers, John (Vera) Popma of Newaygo and Harold (Irene) Popma of Cedar Springs; one brother-in-law, Frank Noel, Sr., of Wyoming; several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. HASTINGS - Bobbie Jean Slocum, 62, of Hastings passed away Friday, June 21,1991 at Tendercare of Hastings. Miss Slocum was bom on September 16, 1928 in Hastings Township, Barry County, the daughter of Richard and Donna (Bayne) Slocum. She was raised in the Hastings area and has been a life-long resident Miss Slocum is survived by brother: Ron Slocum of Hastings and owner of the Cherokee Nickel Store in Hastings, nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents ana her sister-in-law: Terri Marie "Little Chero­ kee” Slocum on June 18, 1991. Graveside services were held Wednesday, June 26,1991 at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Mental Health Services. ( Lillian B. Wiebelhaus ( WYOMING - Lillian B. Wiebelhaus, 79 of 1740 Royal Oak Southwest, Wyoming passed away Friday, June 21, 1991 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Wiebelhaus was bom April 29,1912 in Alto, the daughter of Floyd and Mary (Wenger) Hunt She graduated from Ottawa Hills High School in 1930. She was married to Allen Wiebelhaus, 1971 in Grand Rapids. He preceded her in death in 1986. ’ She was employed by McLnerney Inc. of Grand Rapids for 26 years, retiring in 1974, she had lived in Grand Rapids/Wyoming area for 44 years. Mrs. Wiebelhaus is survived by one daught­ er, Arleen Irvin of Santa Maria, California; one step daughter, Patricia Willemsen; one step son, William Wiebelhaus, both of Detroit; 12 step grandchildren; several step great grand­ children; one brother, Manard Hunt of Clarks­ ville; several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Adeline Kiel in 1970. Funeral mass was held Monday, June 24 ai Sl Edwards Catholic Church, Lake Odessa with Father James Bozung officiating. Burial was in Bowne Center Cemetery. A Rosary was recited Sunday, June 23 at the funeral chapel. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel, Clarksville. HASTINGS - Brenice V. Wilcox, 96 formerly of 3850 East Center Road, Hastings passed away Tuesday, June 25, 1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Wilcox was bom February 22, 1895 in Sacramento, California, the daughter of Fred and Addie (Cook) Pierce. She was raised in Climax, Yankee Springs and Irving areas of Barry County, attending schools there. She was married to Lyle D. Wilcox June 8, 1916. She was a homemaker living most of her married life in Irving, Rutland and since 1943 Hastings Township. Mrs. Wilcox is survived by two daughters, Helen Lake of Boyne City and Aleta Sinclair of Florida; three sons. Richard, Roy and Frederick Wilcox, all of Hastings; 24 grandchildren; several great and great great grandchildren; two sisters, Alma Wilcox of Hastings and Zelma Lennon of Bellevue. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lyle on March 31, 1982; a son. Roger Wilcox; a daughter. Iris Underhill; a brother, Floyd Pierce and a sister, Mcrta Pierce. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 28 at lhe Wren Funeral Home of Hastings with Reverend Philip L. Brown offi­ ciating, Burial will be in Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe charity of one’s choice. CITY of HASTINGS Election Notice Nashville Area CLOSE of REGISTRATION ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Leon Pohl, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Satur­ day Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. Take notice that any qualified elector of the City of Hastings, County of Barry, who is not already registered for the Primary Election to be held August 6, 1991. Registration will be taken at the office of the City Clerk each working day un­ til Monday, July 8,1991 on which day the City Clerk will be in her office bet­ ween the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of receiving reg­ istrations of electors qualified to vote. 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McKelvey, 80 of Cloverdale, passed away Monday, June 24, 1991 at Tendercare of Hastings where he was a patient there for the past VA years. Mr. McKelvey was bom March 8, 1911. He was employed for several years at the following places: Battle Creek Foundry, Kellogg’s of Battle Creek and Hastings Manu­ facturing. Owned and operated lhe Country Pantry store in Cloverdale from 1963-1974. He was married to Lillian Morgan on June 18,1930. She preceded him in death in October of 1988. Mr. McKelvey loved to read and travel. Mr. McKelvey is survived by one daughter, Lillian Louise Allen of Cloverdale; three sons, Donald McKelvey of Bitely, Ronald McKelvey of Hastings and Jody McKelvey of Cloverdale; eight grandchildren; nine great­ grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Harold (Marguerite) Davisof Battle Creek, Mrs. Marie Walters of Chicago, Mrs. Laura Keller of Battle Creek, Mrs. Arnold (Margaret) Wilson of Drayton Plains; three brothers, James McKelvey of Augusta, Arthur McKelvey and Theodore McKelvey of Hastings. Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 27 at Wilcox Cemetery, with Pastor Leonard Davis of lhe Grace Wesleyan Church of Hastings officiating. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home of Delton. KMDCft Lake Odessa 374-8849 a new era of people serving people.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 27, 1991 — Page 7 Kelley-Bancroft plan Sept 28 wedding Markley-Schilz plan wedding this autumn Brent and Cindy Markley of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Dana Sue, to PFC Paul Schilz, son of Bob ami Sandra Schilz of Nashville. A fall wedding is being planned. David Kelley of Hastings is pleased to an­ nounce the engagement of his daughter, Denice Marie, to Jonathan Lynn Bancroft, son of James and Ida Bancroft of Maple Rapids. Denice is a 1987 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed at Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. Jonathan graduated from Fulton High School in 1985 and is employed at Maple Rapids Lumber Mill. A Sept. 28 wedding is being planned. Ha Rogers to mark her 85th birthday on July 5 Ila Rogers will turn 85 on July 5 and will celebrate with an open house Saturday, July 6, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Caledonia Sport­ sman Club 10721 Coldwater, S.E. Her children would like to extend an invita­ tion to all relatives, friends and neighbors to attend. No gifts please. Your presence is her giftIla has been blessed with 10 children, 30 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Godfreys plan to mark golden anniversary Robert and Reva Godfrey of Algonquin Lake were married July 6, 1941, at Central Methodist Church in Lansing. They will have a family golden wedding celebration at Wintergreen Resort in Virginia July 3-7, arranged by their five daughters. Their daughters and families are Linda and John Lincolnhol and Mark Miller, Jason Miller and Elizabeth Lincolnhol, all of Hastings; Lisa Ann Godfrey of Kalamazoo; Laurel and Thomas Kennedy and Katherine and Benjamin of Naperville, Ill.; Lucy and Peter Banks and Alison of Fairfax, Va.; and Lisbeth and Todd Gierman of Durham, N.C. Their son, David R. Godfrey, died in 1978. Area Birth Announcements: GIRL, Caitlin Marie Chamberlin welcomes Masons to observe 55th wedding anniversary The children, grandchildren and great­ grandchildren of Milton and Olive Mason congratulate them on 55 years of marriage, to be observed June 28, 1991. Cards from friends would be appreciated, and can be sent to Milton anti Olive Mason at 5290 Coats Grove Road, Hastings, Ml 49058. Lake Odessa News: The graduation open house season has clos­ ed just in time for the rush of golden anniver­ saries. The summer of 1941 was a “calm before the storm,” with the depression years behind the American people and this nation not yet involved in the war that had begun with Hitler’s German armies already in con­ trol of the central European nations. The open house for Frank and Wilma Townsend was held at their home Saturday afternoon. A similar event for Huron and Dora Healy was held at Cunningham’s Acres Sunday. The bride’s mother, 99-year-old Clara Puffpaff was present and is able to see, hear and walk — a remarkable combination for one her age, still with mental sharpness. The two new houses being built along Emerson Street are at similar stages. The Vandecar house on Jordan Lake Street on the historic Johnson property has the poured con­ crete walls in place. The grouo home on Pearl Street has its foundations in place and will be built on a slab. Jolene Todd of Hastings was married Satur­ day at Central United Methodist Church. The wedding guets lined the sidewalk as the newlyweds exited the Fellowship Hall with dozens of pink and white balloons aloft. Newly elected officers of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society are president, Gerald Chorley; vice president, L.L. Benson; secretary, Charisse Preston; treasurer, Michael McCartney; vice president of depot affairs, Merton Garlock; the appointed curators, Julie Maurer and Juanite Hewitt; and historian. Charles Morrice. The Society will be host for a reception Thursday, July 7, from 2 to 4 p.m., in the downtown Fellowship Hall to honor grand marshals of the fair parade. Earl and Norma Decker of Citrus Springs, Fla., are visiting relatives here for a few weeks. For the June 16 weekend they were joined by their daughter, Denise, and hus­ band, Chris Lazaroff, and granddaughters Heather and Jennifer of Chillecothe, Ohio. The combined Decker families and Nonna’s parents, the Knickerbockers of Hastings, had a picnic together that Sunday. Ferris and Elouise (Smith) Lathrop of Florida are dividing their Michigan time bet­ ween their cottage near Shelby and the home of their daughter, Julie Hausserman of rural Ionia. They also find time to see daughter Marcie Dobie and Carol Ingall and their families. Members of Central Church’s Unit of United Methodist Women visited Community House in Grand Rapids and Clark Home June 17. They also visited former member Ivah Griffin at Sherbrooke Manor. The number of parked cars around the wooded park perimeter is a good indication of the increased use of the park since the Project Care play equipment is in place. One sees carloads of young children there in daytime with more youths and adults in the evenings. The Lake Odessa Fair opens next week, Tuesday, June 2, with children’s bike races in early afternoon, followed by harness racing at five. The “midway madness,” with reduces rates for rides, runs four hours of the evening. Wednesday features youth tractor driving, harness racing, crafts judging and monster truck. The midway rides start at noon each day. Thursday has the parade, with free park­ ing until three, early midway opening, harness racing, puff tractor pull, grand mar­ shal reception, figure eight demolition derby. Friday will see dairy cattle judging, youth horse show, harness racing, beef and sheep judging, antique tractor pull. Saturday features a draft horse show, harness racing, the ox roast sponsored by the local firemen, light horse pulling. Sunday will have children’s games at noon, more harness rac­ ing, ladies’ day in the big tent, demolition der­ by and fireworks to climax the 57th Lake Odessa Fair. David and Elaine Schippers and children Brent and Sara are new residents of Johnson Street in the Yonkers house. He is employed in Lansing. They have moved here from the Grand Rapids area. Among the June graduates listed by Central Michigan University is Michelle Cobb, daughter of Larry and Sara Jo Cobb. At the June meeting the Montcalm and Ionia County units of Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel at Montcalm Com­ munity College, the Montcalm unit was Lhe host group. This joint meeting is an annual event, stemming from the years when they were combined in one unit. Growing membership made it possible for the two sec­ tions to divide and function. At the morning session, retiring Ionia County President Bruce Blanchard introduced the new Ionia County Pres dent, Leah Abbott of Lake Odessa. Bon­ nie Carpenter, executive secretary of the Michigan organization, was the guest speaker. She spoke of the rapid growth in membership. Most states have only retired teachers. Michigan’s Association incluedes all employees who have retired. Marjorie McDowell of Washington Boulevard has "’tired from her teaching post in the Detroit suburban area and has joined her husband, Don, at their home here. The alumni of Lake Odessa High School will meet Saturday evening, June 29, for an informal time of greeting at six o’clock, followed by the dinner at seven. This is to be held at the Lakewood High School. The open house reception for Roger and Bernice Hamp will be Sunday. June 30, at Central Church’s Fellowship Hall. The Rev. Keith Laidler was guest pastor at the Sunday afternoon chapel service at M.J. Clark Memorial Home in Grand Rapids Sun­ day, June 23. her new baby sister, Macy Mae bom May 28, 1991 at Metropolitan Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI., weighing 6 lbs., 3 ozs., 19M in. long. Parents are Mark and Denise Chamberlin and grandparents are Dick and Rose Enyart and Bob and Mona Chamberlin, all of Delton. BOY, Nicholas Jon, bom May 29 to Sue and Kevin Lancaster, Hastings, weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs., 21 in. long, time: 1:34 p.m. BOY, bom June 14, to Jim and Michelle Bryan of Hastings. Time: 12:09 p.m. Weight: 8 lbs. 14 ozs. GIRL, Julia Kristin, bom to Michael Brooks and Connie Wagner, Hastings, May 16, 1991, weighing 7 lbs., 10 U ozs. 21 in. long, time: 12:14 p.m. GIRL, Samantha Jo, bom June 6 to Larry and Tina Northrup of Lake Odessa. Time: 11:19 a.m., weighing 7 lbs. Vi oz. and 21 in. long. GIRL, Allison Ruth, bom June 5 to Christine and Paul Danis of Hastings. Time: 1:31 p.m., weighing 6 lbs. 5¥i ozs. and 20 in. long. TWIN GIRLS, bom June 4 at Sparrow Hospital to Kevin and Marguerite (Schippel) Voight of Charlotte. Elizabeth Jean was bom at 6:07 p.m. and weighed 3 lbs. 1 oz. and Kathleen Fay was bom at 6:08 p.m. and weighed 4 lbs. 4 ozs. Grandparents are Bill and Fay Voight of Nashville and Jean Schip­ pel of Vermontville. Great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John Willson of Troy and Charlatine Hartman of Hastings. Send... The BANNER to afriend. It makes an ideal gift! Call Us to Subscribe: (616)948-8051 Five generations of eldest daughters When Richard Brooks Jr., formerly of Lake Odessa, was sent home from Saudi Arabia in March, it gave his wife’s family a chance to gather for a fivegeneration family portrait. The great-great-grandmother here is Bessie Voigt, 83, of Battle Creek. Great-grandmother is Edith Cole of Dublin, Mich., the grandmother is Bethany Huss of Hastings and the mother of 1-year-old Katrina is Kimberlee Brooks. All of the women are oldest daughters of oldest daughters. Meanwhile, Richard Brooks Is stationed at Camp Hood, Killeen, Texas. Legal Notices Synopsis of ths Regular Meeting of the JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD Juns 12. 1991 Reports of Committees presented. Approved appointment cf Donald Coy and Edwin Coy as probationary firefighters. Motion approved to cast ballot for Michigan Township Participating Plan candidate. Approved motion to renew Volunteer Fire In­ surance policy. Motion approved allowing Food Co-Op use of Township Hall until end of year. Approved motion to require Government Surplus Food Group to remove excess equipment from Township Hall. Motion approved to accept resignation of Wendell Strickland as representative on Sewer Authority Board. Appointed Verlyn Steven* to serve on Southwest Barry Sewer and Water Authority Board. Approved vouchers in amount of $25,528.70. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Stevens (6/27) BARRY TOWNSHIP June 4, 1991 Meeting called to order 7:30 p.m. All board members present, plus four residents. Approved minutes of May meeting. Accepted treasurers report as presented. Rejected agreement between BPH/Pine Lake Fire Dept. Approved dispatch agreement with Life Care. Repealed Ordinance 44 Barry Twp., Baseline Rd. and Main St. Discussed Improvements for Gurd Rd. Bills approved for $22,756.97 plus payrolls. Meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m. Lois Bromley, Clerk Asserted to by: William B. Wooer, Supervisor (6/27) State of Michigan Sth JudkHal Circuit Sarry County PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF FRIEND OF THE COURT ANNUAL STATUTORY REVIEW PUBLIC NOTICE ANNUAL REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE RECORD OF THE FRIEND OF THE COURT Under Michigan law the chief circuit judge an­ nually reviews the performance record of the Friend of the Court. The review will be conducted on or about August 1, 1991. This review is limited by law to the following criteria; whether the Friend of the Court is guilty of misconduct, neglect of statutory duty, or failure to carry out the written orders of the court relative to a statutory duty; whether the purposes of the Friend of the Court Act are being met; and whether the duties of the Friend of the Court ore being carried out in a man­ ner that reflects the needs of the community. Members of the public may submit written com­ ments to the chief judge relating to these criteria. Send your written comments, with your name and address, to: Hon. Richard M. Shuster. 220 West State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. (7/4) INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... Individual Health Group Health Retirement • Life • Home Auto FORECLOSURE NOTICE • Farm • Business • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings • Rental Property • Motorcycle Snce190B IMernari Agency JIM, JOHN, DAVEot 945-3412 • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held June 25, 1991 are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE — Default having been mode in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Charles R. Meier and Jacqulline I. Meier, husband and wife of Johnstown Township, Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagors, to Amerlflrst Financial Corporation, a Michigan Corporation Mortgagee dated the 22nd day of July, A.D. 1988, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 26th day of July, A.D. 1998, In Liber 469 of Barry County Records, on page 694, which said mortgage was thereafter on, to-wit the 22nd day of July, A.D. 1988, assigned to Interfirst Federal Savings Bank and recorded on July 26. 1988 in the office of Register of Deeds in Liber 469 for said County of Barry County Records, on page 700, which said Mortgage was thereafter on, to-wlt the 23rd day of May, 1989, further assigned to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and recorded on June 16, 1989 in the office of Register of Deeds in Liber 483 for raid County of Barry County Records, on page 799, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of thia notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $50,999.10 plus late charges of $434.78 plus a negative escrow balance of $34.68. And no suit or proceedings at law or In equity having been Instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case mode and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that on the 1st day of August. A.D. 1991, at 11:00 o'clock A.M. said mor­ tgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auc­ tion. to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, of rhe premises described In said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the Interest thereon at nine and 1/8 percent (9.125%) per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses. Including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect Its interest In the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate In the Township of Johnstown, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows, to-wlt: Lot 36 and the west 1 /2 of Lot 35 of the Plot of Oak Grove No. 2. according to the recorded plat thereof os recorded In Liber 3 of Plats on Page 56. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 6, 1991 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp, c/o Franklin Savings Bank, FSB Assignee P.O. Box 5006 Southfield, Ml 48086 Michael I. Rich Attorney for Assignee P.O. Box 5006 Southfield.MI 48086 (7/18) UNWISE PtRSONNtl SCRVICCS INC. 1225 W. State, Hastings, Ml Professional Resume Service Specializing in affordable complete resume service. Services Include: Cover Letter Interview Editing Quality Type Written Copies For more information and rates Call Kyle at 948-8600 NOW ACCEPTING EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS MON.-FRI. BETWEEN 8 A M-4 P.M ONLYI �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 27. 1991 Legal Notices Synopsis Regular Meeting PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD June 14. 1991 Adopted amendment to Section 1, General Order No. 1 of the Police policy. Approved medical leave of absence for Oiney with possible temporary call bock by Chief. Approved apointment of Yates as temporary part time patrolman. Approved policy for recording drills, mtgs.. etc., for attendance of PLFD members. Approved payment of Superior billing to Barry Township, $274.16 and amended budget. Approved ’ appointment of Tom Ludwick as volunteer port time patrolman thru 10-31-91. Approved payment of MTA Dues and volunteer legal defense fund of $1,257.84. Scheduled special meeting for June 25. 1991 at 4:00 for interviews, appointments and any other business that may come before the Board. Approved payment of outstanding bills totaling $11,647.05. Janette Emig, Clerk Atttested to by: Supervisor Reck (6/27) Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP Special Board Meeting June 18. 1991 — 4:30 p.m. Pledge to the Flag. Woods. Whitaker. Baker, Cose all present. Peake present at 4:55 p.m. Mr. James K. White of Mika. Meyers. Beckett and Jones. Approved agenda. Adopted Resolution to Award Sale of Bonds Re: Stevens Wooded Acres (No. 1 and No. 3). Awarded bond bid to Roney and Company Re: Stevens Wooded Acres (no. 1 and No. 3) Special Assessment District. Authorized Supervisor Baker to name Paying Agent for the Bond Issue Re: Stevens Wooded Acres (No. I and No. 3). Set Truth-in-Toxation Public Hearing July 8 at 7 p.m. Regretfully accepted resignation of Jennie Osgood from Delton District Library Board. Adjournment 5:01 p.m. Shirley R. Case, Clerk Attested to bv: Patricia I. Baker, Supervisor (6/27) Advertise your families GARAGE SALE in The BANNER Reach that important WEEKEND BUYERS MARKET! Lake Odessa Fair Schedule JULY 2nd-JULY 7th, 1991 TUESDAY, JULY 2 1:00 p.m. Children’s Bike Races 5: 00 p.m. Harness Racing 6: 00 p.m. Midway Madness (&w p.m.) WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 10:00 1:00 1:00 3:00 7: 30 a.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Youth Tractor Driving Contest (Parking Lot) Midway Opens (Cash In Discount Coupons) Harness Racing Judging Crafts Monster Truck THURSDAY, JULY 4 ' 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 2-4 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Parade (Prae Parking until 3 p.m.) Midway Opens Hamess Racing Puff Tractor Pull (ages 4 toll years) Reception for Grand Marshals Figure Eight Demolition Derby FRIDAY, JULY 5 9:00 10:30 1:00 1:00 1:00 7:30 a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Dairy Cattle Judging Youth Horse Show (Horse Arena - Parking Lot) Hamess Racing Beef and Sheep Judging Midway Opens Antique Tractor Pull SATURDAY, JULY 6 10:00 a.m. Draft Horse Show (Horse Arena - Parking Lot) 1:00 p.m. Harness Racing 1:00 p.m. Midway Opens 5:30 p.m. Fireman’s Ox Roast 7:00 p.m. Light Horse Pull SUNDAY, JULY 7 12:30 1:00 1:00 3:00 7:30 10:00 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Children’s Games Midway Madness (is p.m.) Harness Racing Ladies Day Demo Derby Fireworks (Time Approximate) Ann Landers Homosexual offers another view Dear Ann Landers: I have noticed lhat over the years you have discussed the topic of homosexuality with an open mind. I also know that many of your readers are sick and tired of hearing about discrimination against gays. I, too, am fed up listening to them whine about the prejudice they face because of their sexual preference. Before you call me a homophobe, let me tell you that I am gay. I am writing to offer a little advice to the young person who is contemplating coming out of the closet. The biggest mistake I ever made was to tell my parents I am a homosexual. They accepted it at first, or pretended to, but as time went on my confession caused so much trouble that 1 wish I had left well enough alone. I am absolutely convinced that parents have a sixth sense about their child. They know the truth without having it spelled out for them. When they are suddenly confronted with deeply disturbing information they don’t want to deal with, it is sure to lead to trouble. They are then forced to accept that child and what he or she really is, which means they must condone homosexual bahavior. That is when the trouble begins. So why did I tell my parents? I don’t know. The sexual preferences of my five siblings was never mentioned so why should mine be? Sex should be a private matter, not discussed with relatives, whether you are gay or straight. I have never been discriminated against at work or anywhere else. Maybe it’s because I don't march in parades, make speeches, or dress in a bizarcc fashion that would draw attention to myself. OK, 1 said it and now the gay rights groups can slap me around. They will call me a coward, say I am totally crazy, and insist that I do not speak for lhe majority. So be it. 1 am speaking for myself. My advice to all gays is this: •Keep your mouth shut. Live your live and don’t try tc justify what you are. Intelligent people accept and to hell with the rest. Frankly, I am — Sick and Tired of Hearing About It (Montana). Dear Montana: Not all gays will agree with what you have written. Moreover some parents of gays are extremely supportive of their children. For those who aren’t and would like to be, I recommend that you send S2 and a long, self-addressed, stamped envelope to Parents F.L.A.G. (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), P.O. Box 27605, Washington, D.C., 20038-7605. They will send you a packet of information. Should he repeat trip down aisle? Dear Ann Landers: Our daughter had a lovely church wedding, for which I paid. I walked her down the aisle. After three children, “Suzy” divorced her first husband and married a second time at City Hall. She used to live close enough for us to visit each other often. My wife and I have met her new husband several times. They now live 1,300 miles away and she is planning a second church wedding in that city. Suzy and her hus­ band are paying for it. My wife is still working and wc are trying to manage on a limited budget. I would rather not attend my daughter's wedding. Do I have an obligation to walk Suzy down the aisle a se­ cond time? — Somewhere. USA. Dear Somewhere: Obligation? No. But a lot depends on how you feel about maintaining a good relationship with your daughter and your grandchildren. If it in of no consequence, don’t go. She’ll get the picture. Should she keep her secret? Hastings Blood Drive collects 104 pints The blood drive Thursday, June 20, at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings has been hailed as a great success by officials of the Red Cross’ Great Lakes Regional Blood Services Center in Lansing. The 104 pints collected last week came at a time of the most serious inventory shortage in the history of the Lansing blood center. Previous collection Shortfalls had led to an onhand inventory of 40 percent of normal stockage levels, resulting in across-the-board cutbacks of blood shipments to area hospitals, and near complete depletion of some blood fypes. The local Red Cross chapter in Hastings received several commendatory phone calls from the Lansing blood center on Friday, thanking the residents of Hastings and the sur­ rounding communities in Barry County for the great turnout at the blood drive, in spite of the soaring temperatures. Local sponsors and supporters of the drive included Eberhard’s Supermarket, McDonald’s Restaurant, The Country Pantry, Dog ’n Suds, Dairy Queen, Bosley Pharmacy, J-Ad Graphics and WBCH Radio. The Barry County Chapter of the American Red Cross also received the many dedicated volunteers who help at the drives and make them successful, and the many area churches who helped publicize the crucial shortage. Reaching milestones were Mare Wieland, 11 gallons: L.T. Weeks, seven gallons: Eileen Oehler, six gallons; Charles Crammin, six gallons; Dan Ferris, five gallons; James Vandenburg, three gallons; Rose Rine, three gallons; Dorothy Eaton, three gallons: and Lysle Smith, one gallon. The local Red Cross chapter has many in­ formational pamphlets and literature on the blood collection process, blood transfusions and the AIDS and HIV syndromes. All this material can be obtained free of charge by calling 945-3122. Dear Ann Landers: I am now 43 years old but I am writing about an incident that hap­ pened 15 years ago. After drinking too much at a party at my sister’s house, I knew I was in no condition to drive home, so I spent the night on the couch in her living room. In the wee hours of the morning, I think my sister's husband awaken­ ed me and we had sex. I wouldn’t exactly call it rape, but it was the next thing to it. I didn’t scream because I didn’t want to frighten my little nieces and nephews who were asleep upstairs. The next day I told my best friend what 1 thought had happened. She advised me to SUNDAY June 30 • 2-4:30 P.M. Joggers need reflective wear Dear Ann Landers: The following is an open letter to the jogger I almost hit while dnving home in the rain last night: Dear Sir: You may have thought your white shirt provided sufficient visibility for motorists, but you should know that I could not see you at all until you were right in front of me, even though I was going a little slower than the speed limit. Consequently, when you slipped on the rain-slicked shoulder I had no chance to react Had there been enough time for me to react, the car directly behind me and the car in the oncoming lane would have forc­ ed me to make a terrible split-second choice — either I hit you, get rear-ended, or have a head-on crash. I doubt that I could have miss­ ed you had I swerved to the right. Fortunately for both of us you were able to catch yourself before you fell into the path of my car. You probably think that your safety is a per­ sonal issue and that it has no impact on anyone else. Well, I’m a very sensitive person and killing or seriously injuring you would have had a devastating effect on my life. If you arc not concerned about your own health and welfare, please think about mine. I urge you to go out and buy yourself some reflective clothing or a strap-on light, or bet­ ter yet both, and use them when you jog after dark. And please consider staying off the busy street and stick to the side roads when the visibilitv and footing are as poor as they were last night. If you won’t, do these things for yourself, I hope you will do them for that nice person who almost killed you last night. — Nora P. in Your City, USA. Dear Nice Person: You’ve written a terrific letter. I couldn't have said it better. Gem of the Day: (Credit Rev. John Richardson, president, DePaul University, Chicago): Engraved on the tombstone of a busy waiter: “God finally caught his eye.” HTiars the truth about pot, cocaine. LSD, PCP, crack, speed and downers? "The Lowdown on Dope" has up-to-the-minute in­ formation on drugs. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for S3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Lowdown , do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 1/562, Chicago, III. 60611 0562. (In Canada, send $4.45). COPYRIGHT 1991 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE, INC. Barry Historical Society Poetry Contest gets good response By Mike Hook The Barry County Historical Society has reported it is receiving a good response from professional and non-professional poets in the society's first poetry contest announced recently. Theme for the contest is “The American Flag.” Entries will be judged in different age brackets and winners will receive gift cer­ tificates from area Barry County businesses. The reason for the contest is to find poems that can be published in the Barry County Historical Society’s 1991-92. program booklet, which will be available in October at the society’s annual banquet. “This is something that the society has never featured in its booklet, and it's a golden opportunity for everyone to display their poetry writing talents,” says poetry commit­ tee chairwoman Jane Barlow. “It’ll be a lot of fun and maybe we’ll discover some talented people.” Judging the poem contest will be area poets Elizabeth Underwood and Phyllis Settles. • OPEN HOUSES • THURSDAY, June 27 • 5-8 P.M. keep my mouth shut because it would only cause trouble. To be perfectly honest. Ann, 1 may have dreamed the whole thing. There is no way I can prove that it actually happened. I took my friend’s comments seriously and decided to say nothing. Two wcekc -go my sister caught her hus­ band chev She is now filing for divorce. He is crying everything and says she is crazy. I believe I could help her case by tell­ ing about the incident that happened in their living room 15 years ago. I need your advice. Ann. Please tell me what to do. — Long-Time Secret Keeper in Green Country. Dear L.T. Secret Keeper: Testimony, of­ fered 15 years after the fact, by a woman who was drunk and "may have been dreaming” would not help anybody’s case very much. My advice is to keep quiet. THURSDAY June 27 • 5-8 P.M. & SUNDAY NEWS NEWS NEWS both from Hastings, and Norma Blair from Middleville. There will be no cost to enter the contest. The winning poems also will be published in different publications from throughout Barry County, besides being displayed at this year's Hastings Summerfes: in August. Rules for the contest are: The poet must be a resident Of Barry County. Poems entered may be typed or neatly handwritten, must be double-spaced, with a limit of 20 lines. Entries will be judged on originality and sincerity, and no more than three poems can be entered per person. One poem to a page will be allowed. The pefet’s name, address, telephone number and age must be placed in the lower lefthand corner on each poem entered. Three age brackets will be available. 10 years and under. 11 to 18, and 19 and over. Send or bring poem entries to the Hastings Public Library, Poetry Contest, 121 Church St., Hastings, Mich. 49058. If poems arc to be returned, they must inelude a self-addressed stamped envelope. Deadline is July 31 and entries must have a postmark, no later than the deadline date. The Barry County Historical Society is not respon­ sible for lost or stolen entries. If anyone has any questions, they may telephone Norma Blair at 795-7503 or Jane Barlow at either 945-3200 or 945-2042. REGISTRATION' 2341 BARBER RD. JUST OUTSIDE OF H4STMCS Roneh home offering over 1400 sq. ft. Sunken family room with fireplace, 2 plus car garage. 3 bedrooms and priced $4,000 below appraised value. Immediate possession and land contract terms possible, seller has made another purchase. Hostess: Kay Stolsonburg..$62,500. Directions: Take Woodlawn east from North Broadway, turn north on Barber Road and watch for our signs! To the Qualified Electors of MIDDLEVILLE - Newly listed 4 bedroom home, 2 baths recreation room, 2 stall garage, and close to schools. See this fine home with Gene Poll.................... $79,900. Directions M-37 to light in Middleville, west to Robin St., turn left to 226 Robin MILLER REAL ESTATE HASTINGS OFFICE NOTICE 226 ROBIN RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 315 DEARBORN MIDDLEVILLE - Completely remodeled with natural woodwork and 1 full and 2 half baths. This 4 bedroom home has a formal dining room, and it’s in a nice family neighborhood. Host: Mark Hewitt & Kay Stolsonburg.............. .....................................................................$62,500. Directions: Take M-37 to Dearborn which is I block south of the light in Middleville. Watch for our signs! MIDDLEVILLE OFFICE 137 W. State St. 497 Arlington, M-37 (616) 945-5182 (616) 795-3305 & 891-8208 Notice is hereby given that any legal voter liv­ ing in Rutland Charter Township who is not already registered may register with the Township Clerk on Monday, July 8,1991. THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER, from 9 a.m. till 5 p.m. to be eligible to vote in the Special Elec­ tion to be held August 6, 1991. Phyllis Fuller, Rutland Charter Township Clerk 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 Township Hall Phone 948-2194 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 27, 1991 — Page 9 Fkom Time to Time... By Esther Walton News From 50 Years Ago — Main Street in Hastings, much as it looked in 1941. Nationally, 1941 was the last year of peace before World War II. The Selective Service bill, passed in September 1940, required all men between the ages of 21 and 35 to register. By 1941, men were being drafted. In Michigan the industrial community began to convert 'o war production, by August 1941 the automobile companies had reduced the numbers of cars assembled so that they could turn out more weapons. Then, as now, the Michigan National guard was called into federal service. Ten of these units went on active status. The Michigan’s 32nd Division saw action in the Southwest Pacific. Back home the news centered on the local “boys" going into service, letters from peo­ ple overseas which gave first hand accounts of the war, and the problems the farmer faced with increased demands and decreased help. Generally, the news dealt with the local dayby-day happenings and issues facing Hastings and Barry County. The March 6, 1941 issue of the Banner was typical. Twelve Barry County people graduated from a special winter studies pro­ gram at Michigan State College (now Univer­ sity); the Dairymen held their annual banquet, and the County Treasurer received school aid payments from the state. The treasurer then sent the checks on to the school districts. There were still 61 rural schools in the county. The Barry-Eaton YMCA announced new adventures in youth camping. Canoe trips, over-night hikes, and trips to the Upper Peninsula and Canada were offered. The Nashville Bank, then part of the Cen­ tral National Bank of Battle Creek, became part of the Michigan National Bank. John C. Ketcham, in his work in public relations for the Michigan Chain Stores Bureau, made detailed analysis of retail for most of the cities of the state and presented them before many service clubs and commercial groups. He presented a retail study summary for Barry County. One of the most anticipated events during the summer was the Blue Gill Festival. The March 6 issue announced the arrangements and the dates, which were June 27 and 28. There was a third contingent of Barry County men reporting for service. The nine men were featured in a picture on page five of the Banner. The March quota was 32 men. The rural one-room schools were going out of business during the 1930s and 40s. The Banner announced that the Barryville and Quailtrap school district were considering the question of closing their schools and transpor­ ting the pupils to a school that included a hign school. The Red Cross Sewing Committee reported that shipment of woolen garments to the Red Cross warehouse for reshipment to England. Mrs. Longyear, a prominent lecturer on world affairs, said, “England was suffering from lhe attacks from Germany and that aid was imperative." Middleville, Woodland and Freeport an­ nounced their spring election returns. A proposed M-37 highway relocated from Middleville to Grand Rapids was being discussed and the survey was being made. This new road relocation would complete the concrete paving for M-37, linking Battle Creek and Grand Rapids. The article said: "When this project is completed, Hastings will have been connected with two Michigan major cities. Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo, by means of hard surfaced highways, M-37 and M-43, respectively. The latter was hard surfaced last fall." Easter Seal sale opens on Friday, reported the March 20 Banner. The Easter Seal cam­ paign was part of the nation-wide drive con­ ducted in 30 other states throughout the coun­ try, affiliated with the National Society for Crippled Children. The City of Hastings approved preparing an assessment roll to improve 16 blocks in the ci­ ty. The 16 blocks were from South Hanover running east of E. Marshall to Orchard Street, starting at E. Hubble Street, running north on South East Street to East Grand Street. From East Clinton running north on South Hayes to East Madison; East on East South Street to East East Street, all in the second ward. In the Fourth Ward, improvements were ordered from W. Grand running south of South Washington to West Clinton. These were the last streets improved until after World War II. A new office store called Lee Office Supply moved into the vacated Fairchild store building. The March 27 issue in the “May We Introduce,” column said. “Mr. and Mrs. Mark Lee were the owners of the Lee Office Supply store. He had been a former sales manager for the Eversharp Co. The March 27 Banner’s front page news was that the various townships held their caucuses, with the majority of supervisors be­ ing renominated. One exception was in Woodland, where Glenn Wotring was not a candidate. Lawrence Bird announced he would run for that office as a sticker candidate. The Barry County MEA named officers at their last meeting of the year. The Rod and Gun Club selected candidates for election at their annual meeting. Annual College Day was announced, with representatives from 20 or more colleges in attendance. Harold J. Foster, Barry County’s Agriculture Agent announced that E.L. Ben­ ton, animal husbandry specialist of Michigan State College (now University), would hold a sheep shearing demonstration April 1 at the county road garage. Local real estate changes were announced. In the city, the Lewis Stine home on the cor­ ner of South Michigan and East Grand had been purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mudge. The Mudges sold their home at 212 W. South Street to Mrs. Madge Howig. Walter Wallace had bought the Dorcas Chapman property on East Grand. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Reaser pur­ chased the Jock Eaton house at 600 East Hub­ ble Street. $100 REWARD FOR ANY BASEMENT WE CANT DRY UP I.-800-74^0-0500 NASHVILLE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER “Offering New Therapies Not Available at Other Area Clinics” Dr. Michael Callton • • • • • Therapeutic Muscle Massage Heat and Cold Treatments Special Therapy Machines Gentle Manipulations Appointments Available Same Day NEW PATIENT SPECIAL i Examination, X-Rays, ■ and Treatment The Rev. Chris .Schroeder from Sunfield will speak at I al ewood United Methodist Church Sundav -vening, June 30, at 7 p.m. Zion Lut’* Fellowship Committee spon­ sored the annual church/Sunday school picnic at Bill Brodbeck’s pond Sunday afternoon. Games for al! ages were held, as well as swimming in the pond. Hot and cold beverages were furnished and each family brought food to pass. G R. McMillen has now furnished a series of out-patient medical tests at Pennock. He is now feeling and eating better than he has been for some time. The G.R. McMillens took Harold and Nell Stannard and Tom and Doris Niethamer to Grand Rapids Sunday evening for dinner to celebrate the Stannards’ 30th wedding anniversary. Shihomi Takeuchi, an exchange student who has been staying al the Ron and Ellyn Coppess home for the last year, left with some other students from Japan to take a bus tour of New York City, Boston and Washington. D.C. before returning to Japan later this summer. Barry County Historical Society met at the home of Harold and Nell Stannard in Woodland last Thursday evening. The society members and guests had a tour of the historic Hilbert home, which the Stannards now own. Stannard showed that part of his large collec­ tion of Civil War research books and sources he keeps in Woodland, including lhe complete set of 71 volumes of Civil War official dispat­ ches and communications. An election of officers was held and Mike Hook was elected president for the 1991-92 year. After the home tour and the business meeting, the group went to Herald Classic Memorial Park in the village for a potluck pic­ nic supper. Around 30 people attended the meeting and picnic. Woodland News by Catherine Lucas SOEOO MUST BRING COUPON TO REDEEM OFFER • EXPIRES JULY 2. 1991 Most Insurances Accepted - Open 6 Days A week 127 S. Main Street. Nashville • Ph. 852-2070 After spending more than six weeks with family and friends in Atlanta, Ga., during which time I had surgery at Northside Hospital, I returned to Woodland last Thursday. I was stuck at the Cincinnati airport for four hours by a missed connection; so two dif­ ferent arrangements had to be made to meet me at lhe Grand Rapids airport. I was finally picked up by Ellyn Coppess and Shihomi Takeuchi, the exchange student staying at the Coppess home. The local Atlanta metropolitan area event that was of seeminly greatest import while I was there seemed to be the saga of “Snowball," the billy goat. This animal was in the television and newspaper news for many days during May. A 70-year-old man in a rural county on the fringes of the metropolitan area had acquired a shaggy white billy goat kid two years ago and raised him to be a “watch goat” by beating the animal with a club regularly. (My own question at this point was never answered: What did the man own that needed such security, a still or a marijuanna patch?) One day in May, the man started toward the goat with his club, and the goat apparently realized he was now a mature billy goat with massive horns and a natural mean streak, and he did not have to take such treatment any longer. Snowball chased the man up onto a porch and butted him over the railing and down onto a paved driveway. The man hit head first, broke his neck and died instantly. “Mrs. Goatbeater” told the news people she had begged her husband for months to leave the goat alone. “Mr. Goatbeater’s" son told the news media his father had never hit the goat, the goat was just naturally mean and must be destroyed. (Of course, the neighbors disagreed with this latter version of the story. They had been trying to get the animal control officer to rescue the goat for months.) The county animal control people took the goat away to be destroyed, and the story real­ ly started. Hundreds of people protested in every way possible, dozens offered the goat a secure home, people even threatened damage to the animal control officer if the goat was harmed in any way. Several people went on television and radio to point out the goat was merely defending himself, he did not take a gun and ambush the man for a few dollars, which was a crime peo­ ple commit every day without risking execu­ tion. The fact the man died was really an acci­ dent. He died from a fall on his head and not an act of the goat. Snowball ended up neutered, but in an animal refuge in another county. Removing his horns had been discussed, but the man who owned the securely fenced refuge did not feci that was necessary at this time. He was sure there would never be any more trouble from Snowball, the goat who murdered his master, if he were just turned loose in a secure area and left alone. People are now driving miles to look at Snowball in the fenced 40-acre pasture where he is living happily with a few other animals. A few days later, when I was alone at my daughter’s home, I discovered two large dark brown horses browsing in the front yard of the subdivision house. A group of children were watching the horses, and at one point, spook­ ed the horses so they ran through several yards, tearing through landscape shrubs and lawns. I called the police, because after the goat in­ cident, I was worried about one of the children getting tromped. The police came immediately and were very concerned that the horses might run out onto U.S. 29, a heavily traveled highway two blocks away, and cause a major accident. Eventually, the policeman and policewoman got the two horses back in the pasture about a mile away down a power com­ pany right-of-way. The pasture fence was down, and the police guarded the pasture until the owner could be traced and reached to come secure the horses. It seems odd that I left a very rural area to spend a few weeks in a major metroplitan city and two incidents involving farm animals occurred. Kilpatrick United Brethren Church held a father and son banquet last Wednesday even­ ing. Swiss steak was cooked by some ladies of the church, including Hildred Chase, Evelyn Goodrich and Dorene Shoemaker, and served to the 36 people who attended the banquet. Harold Stannard was the speaker at the ban­ quet, and he talked about fathers and sons. Stannard has been invited to deliver an ad­ dress at Charlton Park Church Sunday after­ noon during the Civil War Re-enactment pro­ gram. He will discuss the Civil War career of Jesse Jordan, a Woodland native who entered the Army as a private and was discharged as a captain at the end of the war. Jordan’s letters home were carefully preserved by the family, and they have proven to be an interesting set of documents full of information about Army life in the 1860s. The public is welcome at this Charlton Park event. Barry County Marriage Licenses Clarence Robert Secrist, Battle Creek and Barbara Lynn Lamphere, Bellevue. Phillip David Jones II, Delton and Joy Ann Fieser, Bellevue. Dudley Charles Washbum, Hastings and Christine Mary Chaffine, Hastings. Joseph Michael Czapla. Middleville and Angela Marie King, Lake Odessa. Charles Howard Marble, Caledonia and Janet Lou Lawrence, Hastings. Michael LaVeme Newburry, Plainwell and Deborah Kay Morgan. Plainwell. Jody Lynn Hartwell, Nashville and Robina Doris Shool, Nashville. The Rev. Robert Kersten, who has been at Woodland and Welcome Comers United Methodist churches for four years, has been transferred to Gresham/Vermontville United Methodist Churches and is moving this week. His wife, Carol Kersten, will be able to con­ tinue teaching music at Maple Valley High Shool. The Rev. Carl Litchfield will start at Woodland and Welcome Comers United Methodist churches Sunday. The Zion Lutheran Daily Vacation Bible School, which was held for two weeks, ended last Friday. Mildred Brodbeck was co­ ordinating chairman of the program and Carolyn Brecheisen, Julie McMillen. Ruth and Chris Hetchler, Penny Dahms, Claude and Mary Smith, Nell Stannard and Marge Vroman taught the 47 children from age 3 through seventh grade who attended. A daily Vacation Bible School also was held at Lakewood United Methodist Church last week. This program used a theme of “Camp­ Can-Do," which was a big hit with the 83 children who attended. The sanctuary and every class was furnished and decoratal in a camp theme with tents and camp fires. The outdoor backdrop, tent, camp fire and three­ dimensional trees were left on the altar for the Sunday service so the congregation could see what efforts had been made to make the Bible school fun for the children. Many of the activities were done out of doors. The daily collection raised $270 for the Heifer Project. The last day, each child was given a beach ball or a plastic ball and bat. Tammy Mattice was general chairwoman of the Bible School at Lakewood United Methodist. PROBLEMS SPECIFIC TO WOMEN FROM A WOMAN'S PERSPECTIVE! Dr. Tammy Geurkink uses a variety of techniques to treat female health problems. FREE COLPOSCOPY - included with every routine pelvic examination - important for diagnosing abnormal pap smears and Infections Call for a free brochure "Medical Service of Special Interest to Women" Menopause PMS Osteopoiols Infections Post-Hysterctomy Abnormal Pap Smears Estrogen Replacement Preventive Health Care Clinic Ml S<. St 0-. .x <J ■ C.xJ mi ™ (616) 455-3550 NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING on INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES The Rutland Charter Township Board of the Rutland Charter Township will hold a public hearing on a proposed increase of 0.1247 mills in the operating tax millage rate to be levied in 1991. The hearing will be held on Wednesday, July 3 at 7:15 o’clock in the p.m. at Town­ ship Offices, 2641 Heath Road. If adopted, the proposed additional mil­ lage will increase operating revenues from ad valorem property taxes 5.396 over such revenues generated by levies permitted without holding a hearing. The taxing unit publishing this notice, and identified below, has complete author­ ity to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate. This notice is published by: RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 27, 1991 Greens make Mulberry Fore a course to remember Diamonds in the rough Ay... Todd Tubergen ______ 18 HOLES PAR 72 YAROAQES GOLF COURSE WHITE TEES OUT 3203 in 2775 TOTAL 5970 RED TEES OUT 2930 IN 2152 TOTAL 5082 GREEN FEES 9 *6 18 ’11 955 N. Main - M-66 Nashville, Ml 49073 (517) 852-0760 SENIOR/JUNIOR 9 • *4 18 - ’8 POWER CARTS' 9 • *7 18 M3 Specials Weekdays Greens with severe downhill slopes, like the 4th green, pictured here, make Mulberry Fore Golf Club a challenging layout, (photo by Jim Cook) Everybody has heard the old axiom “drive for show, putt for dough." If that’s true, then be sure to bring a lot of coin when travelling to Nashville’s Mulberry Fore Golf Course. It isn’t that the green fees are expensive. On the contrary, they are very reasonable. But the front nine’s sloping greens, which are some of the most challenging in the area, are sure to test any golfer’s patience. Golfers who play the course regularly know to take one less club on their approach shots. Those who don’t find out very early in their round that it is far safer to be short of the green than somewhere on the back fringe. No less than five holes on the front nine, the 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th and 9th holes, feature greens with severe slopes, most of them of the downward variety. Nothing is more frustrating to a golfer who is enjoying a decent round than to miss a four-foot birdie putt and be left with a 20-foot uphill putt for par. That is what you get when you hit your approach shots one club heavy at Mulberry Fore. The opening hole is relatively conventional, at least where the slope of the green is con­ cerned. However, the green is tucked in a semi-circle of trees and a large pond com­ prises the right side of the fairway. Two is a 533-yard par-5. It does give you some room for error, but beware of the OB stakes on the left side of the fairway. Three decent shots will land you safely on the green, but that is where the fun starts, as the green slopes severely back into the fairway. The third tee, which is near the clubhouse, overlooks a 205-yard par 3. The tee shot is all carry to a flat, soft green. The hole plays closer to 175-180. Get your shot up in the air and let it stick, or you may go over the green into the rough. The fourth hole is a 325-yard par-4 with a dogleg right. Again, the green slopes sharply downhill. Five is another par-3, measuring 181 from the white tees. Be careful of club selection, because the hole plays closer to 160. A pond short and right of the green should not come into play. Stay on the left part of the fairway on six, a 344-yard par-4, as the right side of the fair­ way houses a willow tree, a pond and a treacherous pit. The hole also features one of the course’s more sinister greens. The 5th hole is a little more wide open. The 532-yard par-5 features a creek running across the fairway. Hope it doesn’t come into play on your second shot. The bunker guar­ ding the left front of the green isn’t deep enough to cause real trouble. Be absolutely sure to hit the fairway on the dogleg left 8th hole. If you go left, you’ve got problems. A willow tree hides a small creek and several other clumps of trees. Another severely sloping green could turn a bogey into a triple. The 9th hole is affectionately dubbed "the cheer hole" by new owner Alice Boucher. She says league players like to needle those that tee-off after they do, because of the green’s close proximity to the clubhouse. An uphill approach shot to an oddly-contoured, saucer-shaped green ? makes the 349-yard par-4 the 1-handicap hole on the front nine. The back nine, which has been open for GOLF (RESULTS: J Hastings Country Club Men’s Monday Night Golf League -BLUE DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS «4... J. Rugg 39 4; G. Co.. 48-4; J. Kennedy 46-4; B. Cook 50-4; J. Coleman 47-0; D. Goodyear 56-0; L. Komsadt 58-0; T. Dunham 57-0; J. Rugg 43-3; D. O'Connor 42-4; J. Jacobs 43-4; T. Sutherland 44-4; W. Nitz 45-1; T. Sutherland 46-0; D. Jarman 51-0; H. Bottcher 58-0. STANDINGS... J. Jacobi 36; D. O’Connor 32; J. Coleman 22; A. Johnson 19; J. Rugg 18, G. Cove 17; R. Newton 16; E Mathews 16; T. Dunham 16; D. Jarman 14; T. Sutherland 12; B. Wlersum 12; H. Botcher 11; J. Kennedy 9; B. Cook 8; W. Nitz 8; D. Goodyear 8; J. Ketchum 7; L. Kornsadt 6; G. Gahan 5. PAIRING FOR 7-01 FRONT N'NE... D. Goodyear vi. A. Johnson; H. Bottcher vs. J. Coleman; E. Mathews vs. T. Dunham; J. Kennedy vs. B. Cook; W. Nitz vs. J. Ketchum: G. Gahan vs. B. Wlersum; D. O'Connor vs. D. Jarman; R. Newton vs. L. Komsadt: J. Jacobs vs. J. Rugg; T. Sutherland vs. G. Cove. -GOLD DIVISION­ Leslie Dlpert of Ewing Well Drilling takes a rip at a pitch during Tuesday’s Hastings Women’s “B" Softball League action. Dlpert and her teammates defeated Color Center 13-11. (SOFTBALL RESULTS: Hastings Mens Slo Pitch Standings Black T-L Sniders.......................................................... g-0 County Classics............................................7.1 Larry Pol! Realty......................................... 7.1 Blarney Stone.................................... Flexfab..........................................................3^4 Century Cellunet.........................................3.5 G.W. Bliss................................................... .. Hast. Mutual................................................ 1.7 Red Swamp Fox.................................................. 6-0 Diamond Club............................................. fr.) Mctallibatters............................................... 5.3 Art Meade Auto............................................3.3 Brian’s Painting........................................... .. Hast. Sanitary.................................... 2-5 ) Saber Mfg................................................... 1-6 Hastings Club.............................................. 1-8 This Weeks Games Thursday. June 27 - 6:30 Blarney vs. Mutual; 7:30 Sniders vs. Poll; 8:30 Briansjvs. Metallib. 3^4 Friday, June 28 - 6:15 Bliss vs. Classics; 7:15 Bliss vs. Diamond Club; 8:15 Saber vs. Diamond Club; 9:15 Cellunet vs. Flexfab. Last Weeks Results Metallibatters 13, Saber Mfg. 4; Flexfab 20, Hast. Club 17; Diamond Club 8, Brians 4; County Classics II, Hast. Mutual 0; Swamp Fox 14, Hastings Club 10; Sanitary 12. Art Meade 2; Blarney Stone 18, Bliss 11; Sniders 4, Century Cellunet 2. H.R. Derby­ Bob Madden. Sniders, 7; Brad Daniels, Sniders. 6; 10 tied with 2. MATCH RESULTS 6-24... D. Bowers 39-4;— B. Vanderveen 41-4; J. Walsh 48-3; D. Loranger 40-3; G. Holman 42-4; D. Foster 43-0; G. Holman 42-0: J. Panfil 45-1; B. Stack 44-1; B. losty 49-0; R. Miller 41-3; B. Vanderveen 41-3; D. Loranger 40-3; A. Francik 44-4; J. Fisher 40-1; H. Wattles 40-1; R. Miller 41-1; B. Miller 47-0. STANDINGS... D. Loranger 30: B. losty 23; A. Franclk 23; L. Lang 21; G. Holman 20; R. Miller 19; G. Homoty 18; B. Miller 18; J. Walsh 18; B. Vanderveen 17; B. Stack 15: J. Panfil 14; H. Wat­ tles 14; J. Fisher 13; G. Ironside 12; D. Bowers 12; D. Foster 10; J. Wicker 8; J. Hoke 6; J. Walker 1. PAIRING FOR 7-01 BACK NINE... J. Wicker vs. R. Miller; A. Francik vs. D. Foster; L. Lang vs. D. Loranger; G. Holman vs. 8. Stack; H. Wattles vs. J. Walsh; J. Fisher vs. D. Bowers; J. Hoke vs. G. Homaty; J. Walker vs. J. Panfil; G. Ironside vs. 8. Vanderveen: B. Miller vs. B. losty. -RED DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 6-24... R. Stanley 48-3; L. Perry 43-4; G. Bauer 49-4; G. Crothers 54-4; P. Lubienieckl 51-4; G. Powers 42-1; Cooklin. Member Dropped 49-0; B. Youngs 47-0; J. Hopkins 58-0; Cook. Member Dropped 54-0; M. Pearson 56-4; G. Lawrence 50-4; G. Crothers 54-3: H. Burke 50-4; D. Hall 53-4; D. Jacobs 52-0; Member Never Assigned 36-0; G. Etter 64-1; C. Morey 65-0; G. Et­ ter 64-0. STANDINGS... P. Lubieniecki 29; G. Crothers 27; J. Hopkins 27; G. Powers 26; D. Jacobs 25; H. Burke 24; D. Hall 23: M. Pearson 22; B. Youngs 21; L. Perry 20; G. Lawrence 19; C. Morey 19; G. Bauer 16; R. Stanley 16; P. Siegel 14; G. Etter 12; D. Garrett 8; Member Never Assigned 4; Cook, Member Dropped 2; Cooklin. Member Dropped 2. PAIRING FOR 7-01 BACK NINE... G. Garrett vs. Cooklin. Member Dropped: Cook. Member Drop­ ped vs. G. Lawrence; D. Jacobs vs. C. Morey; G. Crothers vs. H. Burke; G. Powers vs. M. Pearson; L. Perry vs. Member Never Assigned: G. Bauer vs. D. Hall; P. Siegel vs. B. Youngs; G. Etter vs. R Stanley; P. Lubieniecki vs. J. Hopkins. -SILVER DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 6-24... J. Plank 49-4; G. Pratt 38-4; C. Guy 42-4; P. Loftus 43-4; P. Mogg 38-4. J. three seasons, is far less challenging, if for no other reason than the greens slope much less. There arc still several tricky holes. The 12th hole is a drivable par-4, but the safer play is a middle iron into the fairway. Some riskier golfers will try to slice a fairway wood over a pond and some trees to a small green, which is guarded in front by a “water bunker" with rocks as a bank. Good luck! The 14<h hole is a 505-yard par-5 and the 1-handicap on the back. By all means, stay left! The trees on the right have a certain habit of attracting balls hit by players thinking they can reach the green in two shots. The back nine could easily be a par-34. At 215 yards, the 13th is too short for a par-4, and the 440-yard 17th is a gimme of a par-5. Perhaps those two strokes are compensation for having survived the front nine and taking those extra putts. Boucher and husband Tim, who is a real estate broker, bought the course at the beginn­ ing of April from previous owners Bill and Mary Hecker, and, sparked by their real estate backgrounds, are planning some changes. “We want to become a family recreation area," Alice Boucher said. “That’s what we’re aiming for.” With that in mind, the couple is planning the development of some condominiums along the 7th fairway, where a shop currently stands. Four-units, three-units and duplexes in the $70,000 price range will be available. The club will be opening a driving range within the next month or so, and a pavillion with a snack bar will be constructed in the area bordered by the 5th and 9th tecs and the 4th green. The Bouchers also will turn the bam near the course into a bed and breakfast, to be run by Tim. Special rates are availat'e to seniors (55 and over) and juniors (under 18). The course also features men’s scrambles on Wednesday and Sunday mornings and a ladies scramble on Saturday morning. Friday, July 5, Hastings pilot Mark Bar­ tram will be offering tethered balloon rides at the course. Special package rates, including golf, will be available. Laubaugh 44-0; P. Loftus 49-0; D. Gauss 50-0; L. Englehort 53-0; C. Guy 42-0; D. Bradford 50-4; T.‘ Krul 43-4; J. Hubert 47-4; G. Begg 42-4; D. Gauss 50-0; M. Miller 50-0; D Welton 53-0; T. Cleveland 46-0. STANDINGS... M. Miller 28; R. Dawe 28; G. Pratt 25; P. Mogg 24; J. Plank 24; J. Laubaugh 22; P. Loftus 18; T. Krul 18; J. Hubert 17; D. Beduhn 16; T. Cleveland 16; D. Brower 15; C. Guy 13; T. Har­ ding 13; R. Stoddard 13; G. Begg 12; D. Bradford 12; D. Gauss 7; L. Englehort 7; D. Welton 4. PAIRING FOR 7-01 BACK NINE... D. Bradford vs. R- Stoddard; C. Guy vs. J. Laubaugh; D. Beduhn vs. T. Krul; R. Dawe vs. M. Miller; P. Loftus vs. T. Harding; D. Brower vs. J. Plank; T. Cleveland vs. D. Welton; D. Gauss vo. G. Begg; J. Hubert vs. G. Pratt; P. Mogg vs. L. Englehort. 41-0; *D. Hoekstra 49-0; L. Hensley 65-0; R. McMillon 46-0: T. Drumm 40-0; S. Spencer 59-1; T. Drumm <1-0; J. Northouse 55-4; 8. Masse 51-4; F. Markle 48-4; J. Toburen 46-4; M. Dimond 41-4; D. Baum 45-4; R. Teegardin 47-3; N. Gardner 48-0; G. H, Brown 59-0; S. Spencer 59-0; T. Anderson 55-0; B. Masse 50-0; N. Gardner 48-1. STANDINGS... M. Dimond 27; R. Wilcox 26; J. Schnackenberg 22; J. Toburen 19; C. Cruttenden 19; D. Baum 18; L. Hensley 18; F. Markle 18; D. King 17; R. McMillan 17; B. Masse 15; T. Drumm 14; J. Northouse 14; S. Spencer 13; G. E. Brown 13; N. Gardner 13; G. H. Brown 12; R. Teegardin II; D. Hokestra 10; T. Alderson 8. PAIRING FOR 7-01 FRONT NINE... J. Northouse vs. D. King; J. Toburen vs. F. Markle; L. Hensley vs. N. Gardner: G. H. brown vs. Randy Teegardin; D. Baum vs. R. Wilcox; C. Cruttenden vs. R. McMillan; T. Drumm vs. T. Alderson: D. Hoekstra vs. J. Schnackenberg; M. Dimond vs. B. Masse; S. Spencer vs. G. E. Brown. -WHITE DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 6-24... J. Northouse 55-4; R. Wilcox 45-4; F. Marklo 48-4; L. Hensley 57-4; D. Baum 45-3: J. Schnackenberg 45-4; M. Dimond The Outdoor Outlook... .f. by— Steve Hayes A frightening fishing yarn “I’ve got one,” I exclaimed as I yanked back sharply on the rod to set the hook. The lunker reacted by rocketing out of the water in an attempt to rid himself of the hook now firmly embedded in his jaw. While I grasped the rod tightly, hemade a run for cover, savagely ripping line from my spool. Suddenly, he changed direction, dar­ ting directly at me before going airbom again. Frantically, I cranked on the reel as fast as possible to take up the slack. I didn’t want to lose a monster like this one. In my excitement I failed to pay attention to the drone of an outboard motor growing louder by the second. Looking over my shoulder. I shuddered in honor as a speed boat raced unchecked toward me. At the last mo­ ment, the driver saw me and veered sharply to his right, missing my boat by only a few feet. The wake caused me to lose my balance and fall overboard, although my boat remained afloat A wave of panic swept over me. My arms and legs were flairing widely until my foot touched bottom. Then I remembered that I had anchored on the edge of a shallow sand bar in only four feet of water. After what seemed like an eternity, I regained my balance and managed to stand up. Somehow my fishing line had gotten tangl­ ed around my arm during my desperate strug­ gle. A few minutes after unwrapping the tangle, I recoveied my rod and reel. Still stan­ ding in chest-deep water, I cranked in the slack line. When I felt some resistance at the other end I figured I had lost the fish and was now snagged on the bottom. Suddenly, however, my line tightened as the lunker went racing through the water. To my amazement, he was still on! He exploded out of the water once a~ain, but with less ferocity than before. I knew he was getting tired. Finally, after an unbelievable battle, I grabbed the huge largemouth and hoisted him out of the water. “Wow!" I thought. "A ten pounder." Next I needed to get the lunker and myself back into the boat without capsizing the craft and losing everything. Without warning my monster bass shook violently, slipped out of my grasp, and shot back into the water like a bullet. I stood there in a daze wondering why all of this was happening to me. I came back to my senses when I heard a familiar buzzing sound. "Oh now. not another outboard," I thought to myself. Only when it continued did I realize that it was only my alarm clock. Already late, I bolted out of bed. It was time to go fishing... and back to reality. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 27, 1991 — Page 11 Five Lake Odessa recall petitions approved at hearing by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer IONIA - Language on petitions to recall five of seven Lake Odessa Village Council members was approved 2-1 by the Ionia County Elections Commission at a clarity hearing Tuesday. Wording on those petitions will read that Village President Steve Garlinger, Pro Tern Steve Secor and trustees Wes Meyers, Pat Hickey and Jerry Engle "voted yes to continue negotiations for the signing of contracts with the Rockford/Lowell Ambulance Authority at the June 10, 1991 Village Council meeting." But language on two more petitions to oust trustees Timothy Tromp and Allen Swift was denied unanimously. Ionia County Probate Judge Gerald Supina cast the sole dissenting vote on the first motion because he was convinced from statements made by Garlinger that the wording was not accurate, he said. "I take exception as to the accuracy of some of the petition language," Garlinger told the commission. "The vote was to continue negotiations with the Rockford/Lowell Ambulance Service as the only alternative. There was no mention of signing contracts. Also, specifically, we are attempting to do business with Rockford Ambulance Inc. There is no Rockford/Lowell Ambulance Authority." Supina questioned whether negotiations could lead to the signing of a contract. "In the event negotiations are satisfactory to both parties, a contract will more than likely be signed," said Garlinger. County clerk Barbara Trierweiler, however, stated that it is the task of the commission to determine clarity rather than accuracy. "You are not concerned with the language not being accurate?" Supina asked. ’"This is a defendable statement," said Trierweiler. "We're not here to determine whether there is truth to the statement. It's up to them to defend. We’re here to determine clarity. If we do otherwise, we're doing something we shouldn't be doing." Proposed language on petitions to recall Tromp and Swift stated they voted "yes" on Resolution 149 at the June 10 council meeting, a statement County Treasurer and Commission Member Lucille Heppe said she did not understand. "I'm not happy with Resolution 149. I don't know what 149 is," she said before voting. Lake Odessa business woman Evelyn Barnum filed the petitions after the June 10 Legal Notices COMMON COUNCIL Jun* 10. 1991 Common Council met in regular fession in the City Holl, Council Chambers, Hostings, Michigan on Monday. June 10. 1991. Mayor Pro-Tern Jasperse presiding. 1. Present at roll call were members: Walton. Watson, White, Brower, Campbell, Cusack, Spencer. 2. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the minutes of the May 28, meeting be approved as read and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 3. Moved by Walton, supported by Spencr that the City Attorney check Into the agreement with Consolidated Governmental Services to see If the City con get out of the contract If they decide not to do the balance of the reappraisal on the North side of town. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 4. Invoices read: East Jordan Iron Works $3,978.00 Haviland1,577.83 PCI1,000.00 R. Vender! ind & Son3.948.00 Consolidated Gov't Serv11,764.17 Hastings Sanitary Service1.106.25 Lamar Divisions1,602.30 SIC Meter Serv. Inc1,599.83 Thomapple Valley Equip. Inc8,238.00 Siegel, Hudson, Gee & Fisher1,080.00. Moved by Cusack, supported by Walton that the above invoices be approved as read. Yeas: Spencer, Cusack, Campbell, Brower, White, Wat­ son, Walton. Absent: None. Carried. 5. Moved by Brower, supported by White that the Invoice from Silk Screen Stuff for $480.00 be approved from Designated DARE with proper budget adjustments to #101-301-960.10. Yeas: Walton, Watson, White, Brower, Campbell. Cusack. Nays: Spencer. Absent: None. Carried. 6. Moved by White, supported by Walton that the invoice from Michigan State University for *130.00, and Kellogg Community College for $150.00 be approved from Designated Training with budget adjustments to #101-301-960.20. Yeas: Spencer, Cusack. Campbell. Brower, White, Wat­ son, Walton. Absent: None. Carried. 7. Moved by Walton, supported by White that the letter of June 5, from the Battle Creek Shrine Club to hold their annual Shrine Newspaper Sale on August 2, 1991 be allowed. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 8. Moved by Brower, supported by White that the Thank You letter from Tecumseh, dated 5/28 concerning Mayor Exchange be received and plac­ ed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 9. Moved by Cusack, supported by Walton that the request of June 3, from the YMCA for th* City to transfer their 91 /92 contribution as budgeted be approved after July 1. contingent upon approval of th* 91/92 budget. Yeas: Walton, Watson. White, Brower, Campbell, Cusack, Spencer. Absent: None. Carried. 10. Moved by Brower, supported by White that the request of 5/31 /91 from Fire Chief Roger Coris to attend the MFCA annual training conference in Lansing Jun* 13-17 be approved with necessary expenses. Yeos: Spencer, Cusack, Campbell. Brower, White, Watson, Walton. Absent: None. Carried. 12. Moved by Cusack, supported by Brower that the invoice for the Michigan Municipal League dues. Environmental Affairs Assessment and membership to the Legal Defense Fund be approv­ ed for a total of $2,971.00 to be po.d after July 1, for July 1, 1991 thru June 30, 1992. (Legal Defense Fund Is optional, and Environmental Affairs Assessment is manditory.) City Attorney Fisher In favor of joining again. Yeas: Walton. Watson, White, Brower, Campbell, Cusack, Spencer. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. 13. Public Hearing on vocation of Boltwood St. Irom S. line of Marshall to a point 172 ft. S of S lino of South St. held. Roger Stowe was present and in favor of vocation as he hod requested it. No one else was present against said vocation. Moved by White, supported by Campbell that the resolution vacating a portion of Boltwood Street described as Boltwood Street, from the South line of Marshall street to the North line of South Street and from the South line of South Street to a point 172 feet South of the South line of South Street be approved. Yeas: Spencer. Cusack, Campbell. Brower. White. Wat-on, Walton. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. 14. Public Hearing to Determine Necessity of Water Main and Sanitary Sewer on Marshall St. from Young to Market held. Present from the school was Robert Vanderveen. No one from the public present. A letter dated 5/24/91 in opposi­ tion from Gerald and Joyce Skedgell was read. Moved by Campbell, supported by Spencer that the resolution Determining Necessity for Water Main and Sanitary Sewer on Marshall St. from Young to Market be approved. Yeas: Cusack, Campbell. Brower. White. Watson. Walton. Nays: Spencer. Absent: None. Carried. 15. Moved by Walton, supported by Brower that the letter from Gerald and Joyce Skedgell of 5/24/91 be received and placed on file. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 16. Moved by Spencer, supported by Cusack that the Special Assessment roll for Marshall St. Water Main and Sanitary Sewer be received. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 17. Moved by Spencer, supported by Cusack that the resolutions authorizing the clerk to advertise the public hearing for water main and sanitary sewer on Marshall St. from Young to Market for June 24, be approved. Yeas; All. Absent: None. Carried. 18. Public Hearing on Downtown Special Assess­ ment District held. Jerry Bolthouse from True Value Hardware was present and was not oppossed to his $800 assessment but was not getting any enforcement in the 200 block of S. Jefferson at their Bike Store as there was no signs up. No other comment from the public present. Moved by Cusack, supported by White that the SAD assessment roll be adopted and th* director of public services be directed to put up signs in front of the Bike Store. Yeas: Cusack, Campbell, Brower, White, Watson, Walton. Absent: None. Carried. 19. Moved by Walton, supported by Brower that the letter from WBCH be received and referred to the Police Chief. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 20. Moved by Watson, supported by Campbell that th* Ambulance contract between th* City of Hastings; Hastings Township; Rutland Township and Carlton Township be approved for three years, providing #2 of contract be changed to read the same as the old contract and the cost to the City to be $22,898.04 per year, with the Mayor authorized to sign said contract. Yeas: White, Brower, Camp­ bell, Cusack. Spencer, Walton, Watson. Absent: None. Carried. 21. Moved by Brower, supported by White that the June 3, minutes of the Planning Commission meeting be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 22. Moved by Cusack, supported by Watson that the proposed 91/92 budget for $2,439,654 be received, and a public hearing set for June 24, 1991 at 7:45 p.m. Finance Chairman Cusack stated that the budget was balance with $168,674 from the Equipment Fund in order to not cut sidewalk and curb and gutter projects as cut In the past and increasing hospital Insurance. The committee did not recommend increasing to maximum mileage this year. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 23. Moved by Cusack, supported by Walton that the matter concerning the removal of tho Fire Hydrant rental from the City Budget be referred to the Ordinance Committee for a change. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 24. Librarian, Barb Schondolmayer reported that the Literacy Council had received a $25,692 grant, and would be used to hire a co-ordinator and secretary to train tutors and recruit students, and the library would supply the office space and utilities. 25. Moved by Spencer, supported by Campbell that the city exercise and option to purchase with Wilbur Landon for $60,325 for property at 121 W. Mill, next to the Water Works building, and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the deed, with money to come from the Water and Sewer Fund. Yeas: White. Brower, Campbell, Cusack, Spencer. Noys: Walton. Watson. Absent: None. Carried. 26. Mayor Pro-tem Jasperse stated that the City had received notification from the federal govern­ ment that the EDA grant for the Incubator Building had been approved. 27. Moved by Campbell, supported by Cusack to adjourn at 8:40 p.m. Pead and approved; Dave Jasperse, Mayor Pro-Tern Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (6/27) MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage made by Carl Ainsworth and Mary Jane Ainsworth to Barry County Lumber Company Mortgagee, dated September?, 1989, and recorded on September 14, 1989, in Liber 488, on Page 190, Barry County Register of Deeds Office, Michigan, on which Mor­ tgage there is claimed io be due on principle, escrow and interest at the date hereof the sum of Five Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-six and 41/100 (5,456.41) Dollars plus interest at twelve (12%) percent per annum from June 1, 1970. Under the power of sale contained in said Mor­ tgage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided noticed is hereby given that said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the Mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public sale, at the East front door of the Barry County Cour­ thouse, Hastings, Michigan at 2:00 o'clock p.m. on Friday. July 19. 1991. Said premises are situated In the Township of Ir­ ving, County of Barry, Michigan, and ore described as: That part of the Northwest 1 /4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 15, Town 4 Nor*h, Range 9 West, Irv­ ing Township, Barry County. Michigan, described os: Commencing at a point on the West line of said Northeast 1/4 at a point South 0 degrees 23’ 30” West £51 feet from the Nocth 1/4 comer of said Section, thence South 0 degrees 23’ 30” West 327.99 feet ♦& a point 132 feet North of the Southwest corner of sold Northwest 1 /4 of the Nor­ theast 1/4, thence South 89 degrees 52’ 18" East 660 feet parallel with the South line of said Nor­ thwest 1 '4 of the Northeast 1/4, thence South 0 degrees 23’ 30" West 132 feet, thence South 89 degrees 52’ 18" East 660.15 feet to »he Southeast corner o said Northwest 1 /4 of thv Northeast 1 /4, thence North 0 degrees 19" 21” East 463.01 feet along the East line of said Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast IM to a point 851 feet South of the North line of said Section, thence South 90 degrees West 1319.60 feet to the place of beginning. Sub­ ject to a right of wa, for highway purposes over the West 33 feet thereof. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of su>*h sale. Dated: June 11, 1991 BARRY COUNTY LUMBER COMPANY. Mortgagee By: Jeffrey L. Youngsma Its Attorney Property Address: 5898 Woodschool Rd. Freeport. Michigan. 49325 Drafted by: Jeffrey L. Youngsma Sigel, Hudson, Gee and Fisher 607 North Broadway. Hastings, Michigan 49058 (616)945-3495 (7/11) council meeting, when the officers voted 5-2 on a motion to begin negotiations with the private, non-profit Rockford service, with the intention of abandoning the current volunteer service. The council then cast a unanimous vote in favor of Resolution 149, which lends village support to the Rockford Ambulance doing business as the Lake Odessa Ambulance Service. Barnum claims the council ignored public opposition to the move and that it disregarded petitions bearing the names of 1,945 people who want to keep the present service intact. "They wouldn't listen to us," said Barnum, who plans to become a candidate if the recall is successful. "Their job is to work for the people." Barnum intends to consult her committee about adding the context of Resolution 149 to the Tromp and Swift petition language and to file again immediately, she said after the hearing. "There could be another clarity hearing in another 10 days," said Barnum. "I feel like the commission was pretty fair." But Garlinger, in a letter to the commission, claims Barnum has no basis to recall the council. "It is my understanding that a recall is a safeguard or recourse to deal with malfeasance in public office or misappropriation of public funds," Garlinger wrote. "The village council, nor myself as village president have done nothing illegal, immoral or corrupt. While those who would have us recalled support a group which targeted the elderly and uninformed citizens with propaganda that was both misleading and false." He went on to state that the council has not misappropriated funds and that "in fact our actions will save the tax payers money," he said. "Our opponents would have the village of Lake Odessa pay upwards of $4,500 more on a yearly basis to support a service with no permanent director or administrative personnel, a service with no promise of advancement in level of care and no promise or guarantee of adequate personnel to properly staff an ambulance service. "Our decision addresses all these factors and many more which will benefit the citizens," Garlinger continued. "We came to this decision with study and careful thought and a great deal of input from many sources, including the public. We made a decision which we think is in the public interest and although there is a percentage who are angry and make various claims, the only basis for their recall effort is that we did not make the decision they wanted us to make. "I feel that a recall effort is both unfounded and a waste of the tax payers' money," he concluded. Supina replied that the commission could not deal with whether malfeasance in office has occurred. "That is not an issue at all," said Supina. "If someone says they don't like you wearing a tie to a meeting, they can file a recall petition on that basis." Village Attorney Terry Smith also failed to convince the commission that petitions could not be circulated against Engle, Meyers and Secor because they have not served six months in their current terms. Smith presented a portion of state law that says a petition shall not be filed against any officer until he or she has performed the duties of office for six months during their current term. "So my feeling is, petitions to recall are not valid (against Engle, Meyers and Secor)," Smith said. But the commission concluded, after reviewing state interpretation of the law, that the term "filing" in regard to recall petitions refers to the presentation of petitions bearing the correct number of signatures rather than submission for language clarity. Barnum will begin circulating petitions immediately in an attempt to gather the 159 signatures required, she said. Meanwhile, village officials may be back at the Ionia Courthouse to defend their cause at 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, a date set by Circuit Judge James Nichols to hear testimony as to the true ownership of Lake Odessa Volunteer Ambulance equipment, including the Hurst cutters and Jaws of Life. Nichols signed a temporary restraining order against the Village of Lake Odessa and Rockford Ambulance Friday to prevent any possible transfer, lease or sale of the equipment until he makes a determination of ownership at the hearing. The current volunteer association petitioned for the order in dispute of Resolution 141 adopted by the council Jan. 14, stating the volunteers had transferred ownership and title to 60 pieces of equipment to the village. The volunteers say they did not sign ownership over to the village and that all equipment was purchased with memorial fund donations and auxiliary fund-raising efforts. Secor said it has been the intent of the council to attempt to lease the equipment to Rockford after their expected August entry to Steve Steward joins Pro Line sales staff Steve Steward has been added to the sales and customer service department at Pro Line. Steward formerly was owner and operator of the Village Squire in downtown Hastings. Pro Line officials said that his background in the retail business makes him ideal in dealing with the company’s retail customers. Officials said the company needed someone who can understand the problems of the smaller independent business. Steward now is working in the factory to learn and understand every operation it takes to manufacture Pro Line’s products. He and his wife, Debbie, and three children are lifelong residents of the area. BUDGET continuedfrom page 1 — Agreed to spend $2,275 to increase the computer storage capacity in the city clerk’s office. — Agreed to collect one half of the proper­ ty tax levies for the Hastings Area Schools and Barry County Intermediate School District during the summer, as is done customarily every year. — Made several year-end adjustments for the close of the 1990-91 budget. — Passed a resolution approving an amend­ ment to the city-county airport’s agreement for a state grant, to allow fencing to be con­ structed around the airport. Councilwoman Miriam White said the fencing would keep people from inadvertently wandering onto the airport. — Directed the Ordinance Committee to work with Recyling in Barry County Coor­ dinator Jane Norton and Hastings Sanitary Service in their efforts to seek a grant for curbside recycling in the city. — Agreed to have the city’s assessing firm and assessing office employee come to the next City Council meeting July 8 to talk about problems associated with the state’s mandated property tax freeze for 1992. The city is in the middle of a property reap­ praisal process, so because of the freeze half the city has been re-evaluated while the other half will not be until at least 1993. “As it is now, we will have to do all the leg work (for continuing the reassessment), but nothing can be done (to property under the freeze guidelines) except for new or correc­ tions,” said Gray. “I’ve been in touch with the governor’s office and the state treasurer’s office and I don’t get the same answer from anyone." City Attorney James Fisher was asked earlier this month if it would be wise to call off the reappraisal work of Consolidated Governmental Services in light of the statewide freeze. Fisher said there is a clause in the contract that allows the city to back out of the deal within 90 days notice, but then the city would have to terminate Consolidated Government Services. Gray said the state has put Hastings in a dif­ ficult position. "The state is still mandating equity (in assessing practices), but we’re not able to put those number, on the tax rolls until 1993,” she said. "No one knows what’s going on at this point.” Steve Steward the village, but the private service may choose to supply their own. "They may jusi lease the ambulances and provide their own equipment," said Secor. Smith is drafting a proposed contract to present to the Rockford Ambulance Board for approval, while village officials attempt to generate support of the transfer from outlying municipalities paying subsidies for the service. At its regular meeting Monday, the Woodland Township Board voted unanimously in front of an 8S-member audience to deny support of the Rockford Ambulance Service. But before voting, the board heard a presentation from the private, for-profit Lansing Mercy (Hastings Ambulance) owner, Rodney Palmer, about the possibility of servicing Woodland Township. First responders would be needed in the area to provide immediate lit? support until an Advanced Life Sunpon ambulance could respond from the Hastings base. "To have an ambulance in Woodland would not be cost effective," said Palmer. "The calls just aren’t there." He said overall average response time from Hastings to Woodland Township could be between six and eight minutes to a maximum of 18 minutes. The service maintains full-time, paid personnel, with at least one parademic and one EMT on the two-person crews. "We do operate two on an ambulance, but you're rarely in a situation when there aren't police or fire officials there to help," said Palmer. They are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. One ambulance is designated for emergency runs while the backup unit is intended for necessary medical transports and transfers. "I don't think we will save you any money," he said frankly, noting an annual contractual subsidy from Woodland Township would cost about $4,915.26. "Another factor to consider is, however, our company is leaning toward self-support based on volume of runs." Township resident and Lake Odessa Ambulance Auxiliary member Elaine Benner asked Palmer whether he would locate an ambulance in the area if at least five townships would favor contracting with Lansing Mercy. "Sure," he said. "It isn’t what we're See AMBULANCE, Page 12 Bird Sanctuary sets program on trumperter swans The Kellogg Bird Sanctuary near Hickory Corners will ha»e an open house and informa­ tional program about trumpeter swans from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Visitors will be invited to tour the sanc­ tuary's hatching and rearing facilities and to see a variety of the swans, from the baby cygnets to adults. Visitos also will be able to watch a videotape about how trumpeter eggs are collected in Alaska and transported to the bird sanctuary for incubation. The Bird Sanctuary hatches and raises trumpeters until they are 2 years old. Then the birds are released, as part of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trumpeter Swan Reintroduction program. Trumpeter swans are native to Michigan and most of the Midwest, but had to pull up roots because of the invasion of pioneers and settlers. The DNR’s Non-Gamc Wildlife Fund and a multi-state effort aimed at restor­ ing the trumpeter to the Great Lakes region are working to reintroduce the birds to the wilds of the area. There will be no pre-registration for Sun­ day’s program. Visitors will be charged the regular sanctuary admission rates to attend the trumpeter swan program. For more information, call the Bird Sanc­ tuary at 671-2510. New AAUW officers elected New officers for the local chapter of the American Association of Univer­ sity Women were elected at the group’s June meeting. Shown here are (fiom left) Lucille Hecker, second vice president; Rowena Hale, president; Norma Peters, treasurer; and Barbara Fox, secretary. Not pictured is Bea Pino, first vice president. The next AAUW meeting is planned for September. The organization is open to any Barry County woman with a baccalaureate degree. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 27, 1991 $6 million elementary school recommended by panel by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Citizen’s Building/Site Advisory Committee has recommended that Hastings Area Schools build a new $6 million elementary school to solve its overcrowding problem and allow for future growth of the student population. The committee, made up of representatives from each school employee group, the Joint PTO, business, industry, real estate, contractors, the Futuring Committee, the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, school administrators and a township supervisor, was reactivated last October to find a possible solution for overcrowding in the area’s four elementary schools and projected increases in enrollment due to community expansion. After touring all area elementary schools and meeting with teachers and administrators, the committee met with architects, who drew up three possible solutions. Judge Richard Shaw, chairman of the committee, made the presentation to the board with the assistance of Ralph Moxley, the Educational Facilities Group Manager of the WBDC Group, architects and engineers. Shaw said that while there are three options, the construction of a new elementary school had the unanimous support of the advisory committee. The plan calls for building a new school for 400 students, reducing the student population at Northeastern and Southeastern to 400 (current enrollment stands at 442 and 407, respectively) and reducing Central Elementary’s current population of 613 to 375. The plan also calls for additions and renovations to be made to each elementary school to provide special support areas such as special education and testing rooms, and increasing equity between the buildings. Under this plan, the Central Annex would be converted to an adult education facility, which would increase classroom space at the high school and add to the comfort of adult students, many of whom feel uncomfortable in a traditional high school setting. The option also includes plans for upgrading the ventilation system at the middle school and the air conditioning and ventilation system at the high school. f PREMIUM CUSTOM DENTURES COMPLETE DENTURE IMMEDIATE DENTURE UFFCR DENTURE PARTIAL DENTURE •695 I M25 | •395 M25 Moxley's report listed these advantages of the plan: • Four of five schools will have identical capacities. • All schools will be "small,’’ with a capacity of 400 students. • Existing sites will not be as congested due to smaller populations. • There will be more classrooms, more opportunity for growth beyond the 1994-95 school year. • There will be no need to add gyms to the existing elementaries. • New technical advances could be designed into classrooms. - The new school would attract future growth, help community pride. • Adult education would have its own facility. • There would be no need to add assistant principals to elementaries to keep up with the burgeoning populations. Disadvantages of the plan, listed by Moxley include: • Higher costs than the other two options. • The need for additional administrative staff at the new building. • The site selection process will take a lot of time and effor. • It would mean changing attendance boundaries. Moxley's summary analysis of this plan is that it, "allow for the greatest future growth in student population beyond the '94-’95 school year" and keeps the population at all elementaries at a maximum of 400 students. In order for this plan to be put into effect, area voters would have to pass maximum of a 2.1- to 2.2-mill levy for the next 30 years to cover the $14 million bond issue for the construction and renovation project, according to Richard Barch, of Stauder, Barch and Associates Inc., the school's financial advisory firm. The cost of the construction and renovations break down as follows: Northeastern ElementaryS 1,565,000; Southeastern Elementary, $1,565,000; Central Elementary, $2,073,000; Pleasantview Elementary $1,771,000; the new elementary, $6,0202,000; Hastings Middle School, $1,790,000 and Hastings High School, $288,000. The subtotal is $15,072,000 with an estimated bond cost of $340,000 for a subtotal of $15,412,000; less one million dollars in interest, the bond cost is estimated at $14,412,000. Another option presented to the board by Moxley and Shaw involved adding one classroom at Northeastern to accommodate growth and special support facilities at all other elementaries to improve school programming and create equity between the facilities. This plan would cause an increase of 25 ’All loath ond material* u*od meet the high standard* tel by the American Dental At* n. ’Our on premise* lob provide* individual * officiant service. ’Free denture consultation * eaamination. (616) 455 0810 ’L.D. Himebough DOS •D.D. White DOS •G. Mancewk* DOS 2330 44th St., S.E., Grand Rapids OPBi HOUSE • Sunday, June 30 > 2 to 4 p.m. 120 W. cam ST. fSefween Church & Jefferson) Channing, classic, 3 + bedroom, 2 baths, larger than it seems. Don't miss It! Hostess: Debbie Gregory. CENTURY 21 Czinder Realty, inc. 94X529 Of 945-5426 for more Information. TOWNSHIP of HOPE NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING on INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES Please take notice that by Resolution adopted on the 10th day of June 1991 the Hope Township Board determined a proposed additional millage rate as defined by 1982 P.A. 5 to be in the amount of .2457 mills. A public hearing will be held by the Hope Township Board on Monday, July 8, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. at the Hope Township Hall located at 5463 S. Wall Lake Road (M-43), Hastings for the purpose of receiving testimony and discussing a levy of said additional .2457 mills. If adopted the proposed additional millage will increase operating revenues from ad valorem property taxes 5.31% over such revenues gener­ ated by levies permitted without holding a hearing. The Base Tax Rate as determined by P.A. 5 is 2.5959. The proposed additional millage rate of 2.457 mills would raise the millage rate to 2.8416 mills for the ensuing fiscal yea.. The Hope Township Board has complete author­ ity to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate of 2.8416 mills. The Hope Township Board Shirley R. Case, Clerk 948-2464 students for Northeastern Elementary, while the population of all other elementaries would remain the same. The advantages of the proposal, as listed by Moxley include; support spaces at each elementary, allows for future growth at Northeastern and Southeastern (if maximum building size is 550 to 600) and retaining four elementary schools does not increase administrative staff. Some disadvantages of the plan are: 8.26 acres is too small for 473 students at Northeastern. 6.01 acres is too small for 446 students at Southeastern: 2.13 acres is too small for 601 students, major additions to Northeastern, Southeastern and Pleasantview will reduce playground space, a gym and multi-purpose room would have to be added to Central, Central will continue to be divided between the main building and the annex, the student population at Central will continue to be too high for the site, gym will have to be added to Northeastern and Southeastern because future capacity will be over 450 and boiler additions will have to be made to Northeastern and southeastern to handle the major additions. According to Moxley, this plan is the most economical of the tliree solutions, but leaves minimal room for future growth and further congests existing sites. A third option calls for distributing Central Annex students to Northeastern and Southeastern and turning the annex into an adult education facility. Classrooms would be added to Northeastern and Southeastern to accommodate incoming annex students and special support areas would be added to all schools to improve programing. The advantages of this plan are: Ceutt^l would be in one building instead of two, its population wouid be reduced to 423, a gym would not need to be added to Central, it provides a separate facility for adult education and therefore eliminates congestion at the high school, according to Moxley. Disadvantages are: Northeastern would be close to 600 capacity, additions to Northeastern and Southeastern would be larger than in the other two plans which would increase congestion, because Northeastern would be at Capacity, future growth ’ - /ond the ’94-’95 school year would req-. - me building of a fifth elementary, gyms would have to be built at Northeastern and Southeastern and the sites for Southeastern, Northeastern and Central Elementary schools would be too small to accommodate populations of 521, 573 and 426 students respectively. According to Moxley, whole this option "frees up" space at the high school and gives adult education its own building, it leaves no room for future growth at Northeastern and little room at Southeastern while congesting all other sites. The board last week formally accepted the recommendation, but did not take any further action. Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Carl Schoes^el said that the committee has provided the board with a lot of information which members will have have to study. Schoessel said that it is likely the school board will schedule more special meeting to discuss the ortion before it makes any decisions. County Board approves zoning changes to encourage business Barry County's zoning ordinance now has five new amendments to update the docu­ ment and several of the changes were made to encourage new businesses. The County Board of Commissioners ap­ proved the changes Tuesday, after Planning and Zoning Director John Gates explained the proposals. Commissioners agreed to have only two types of commercial districts, general com­ mercial and a neighborhood or office service commercial. In the general commercial district, we've attempted to encourage businesses to come in to Barry County knowing that they can come in and operate without having to go through a lot of red tape and through a lot of procedures," Gates said. The change abolishes a list of every commercial use allowed because, for in­ stance, video rental stores are not listed be­ cause they were not around when the ordi­ nance was written. In general commercial district, retail and wholesale services that serve customers in a specified building m allowed. A dentist office, for example, can be in a neighborhood if it & compatible. "It will be clearly spot zoning, but it will be to the benefit of people who live in that neighborhood. The zoning has to be ap­ proved by the Planning Commission and this board so there are some rigorous safe­ guards," Gates said. The change also defines light industrial as a place for manufacturing which can not take place in the commercial. Prior to the changes, Gates said there had been three districts of commercial zoning: general commercial (C-l), rural convenience commercial (C-2) and heavy commercial (C­ 3). "It had created some problems," he said. Rural convenience commercial is some­ what obsolete. Gates said. It was intended to provide for business districts such as on Assyria Rd. and M-66 and "it was envi­ sioned that Ma and Pa motels would nourish there and small general stores and things. Well, that has not come to pass even though we don't have any freeways in Barry County. People still commute to the malls and they go to Holiday Inn. The little motel is dead so we're dealing with the concept of community commercial. "This became a real viable issue in the Orangeville Township area this past year when we had a real battle over the diesel re­ pair and truck terminal, which they tried to define as being rural commercial conve­ nience even though they planned to solicit goods as far away as Grand Rapids. Commissioner Orvin Moore noted that the Ordinance Revision Committee worked about 18 months on the commercial changes. Other changes abolish the existing and create new light and heavy industrial dis­ tricts. All heavy industrial use is by special use permit only because "we do not have the infrastructure (large sewer systems, and spe­ cial provisions for water and electric in place in Barry County to support a heavy industrial operation...To say you can simply do it by right places too big a burden on a neighborhood without a lot of site review. One of the changes re-zones 11 acres in section six of Thornapple Township from agricultural to agricultural-residential to al­ low for a "country subdivision" on the north side of Near Lane, east of Patterson Road and west of Duncan Lake. That designation would allow for homes to be built on smaller slightly smaller lots. "The country subdivision provision in our ordinance, as far as I can tell, has never been used," Gates said. "But it is a provision that is there to encourage development on slightly smaller lots than would be accept­ able in the agricultural zones, still keeping it bigger than would be required in a residen­ tial zone such as you would find in the city of Hastings. It’s a compromise." The country subdivision of one acre lots, to be built by Richard Suwyn, will not have an impact on the lake, Gates said. Commissioners also approved re-zoning 56 acres in Section 11 of Thornapple Town­ ship from agricultural to single residential on the south side of Parmalee Road, between Whitneyvillc and Moe roads. Property owner Calvin J. Kooikcr is proposing to build an 89-lol subdivision. "I think that you and your commission should be congratulated, Commissioner Marjorie Radant told Gates. AMBULANCE...continued from page 11 proposing tonight, though." Lansing Mercy also offers an Ambulance Plus membership of $35 per year. Paying members assume no out-of-pocket expense for treatment and transportation whether insured or not, Palmer said. "We sincerely would like to have the opportunity to provide service to Woodland Township," said Palmer. Woodland Township Supervisor Doug Mackenzie said his board will not make a decision on the Lansing Mercy proposal until the fate of the Lake Odessa Ambulance is sealed. "We want time to look this over and see what hapt»ens with the current service," said Mackenzie. ATTENTION ; KIDS! Don’t miss one week of the Banner’s newest feature. • Games • Recipes • Puzzles • Information Sebewa, Odessa, Campbell and Sunfield townships and the village of Clarksville will also be asked to vote on a resolution of support by the Lake Odessa Village Council. Blood. What Every \American Should Know. 1 ] ( < Interesting features written on “your” level...great, way to pass the time during summer vacation. ;i Plus — local features on area business and J industry ... the people who sponsor this column. Mini PageSponsors... Daniel R. Gole, D.D.S. Farm Bureau Insurance — Larry Neil Hastings City Bank ) ( i j River Bend Travel Agency ' Mace Pharmacy, Nashville -i Coleman Insurance Agency I Wren Funeral Home ( Dr. M. Me Alvey & Dr. D. Ebaugh ( National Bank of Hastings । American Chiropractic Life Center — Dr. Eugene Curtiss j Barry County Transit 5 Hastings Orthopedic Clinic — Dr.Merriman & Dr. Larke * Viking & Tyden Corp. I Girrbach Funeral Home | Hastings Manufacturing । McDonald’s ,< Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. ; Hastings Savings & Loan JCPenney Co., Inc. I Thomapple Valley Community Credit Union I 1 Each year four million Americans depend on blood transfusions. 2. The safeguards on the blood supply include conducting seven separate laboratory tests to screen out AIDS, hepatitis and other infectious agents, educating donors on transmissible diseases and encouraging at-risk donors to disqualify themselves from O’ blood. banking is one of the most highly regulated areas in health care, governed by multiple federal and state rules, laws, policies and regulations. 4. As an alternative to blood transfusions, today a growing number of people benefit from autologous (self) transfusions. 5. There is no risk of AIDS or other infectious diseases when blood is donated, as sterilized needles are never reused. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLOOD BANKS �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 27, 1991 — Page 13 WJBill of Kights By BETTY DEBNAM A July Fourth Tradition K fiPKjOwsffe BT HHWBs vaWsmav? To celebrate the 200th birthday ol the BUI of Rights, a copy Is... Safety History The Chinese are usually credited with inventing fireworks about 1,000 years ago. They thought the loud noise would scare off evil spirits. Fireworks spread to Europe. By the 1400s they were very popular. The Italians became the master fireworks makers. The first record we have of the English using fireworks was in 1487 for the wedding of King Henry VII. The early settlers brought WE LOVE the love of FIREWORKS! fireworks to this country. Fireworks were a part of the first July Fourth celebration. More fireworks are used for our country's Fourth of July celebration than for any other holiday In the world. Types of fireworks The U.S. government has ranked explosives and fireworks according to how much gunpowder they contain. Class A: large explosives such as dynamite. Those aren’t really fireworks. They’re used by builders to blow up things. Class B: display fireworks used by pros who put on fireworks shows. Class C: fireworks people can buy in many, but not all, states. FIREWORKS The government limits the amount of gunpowder that can be used in any fireworks. States have their own fireworks laws, foR SALL! too. Children should never handle fireworks. Even sparklers are dangerous. They bum as hot as 1,200 degrees! Fireworks are not toys. Last year, about 12,000 people were injured in fireworks accidents. About 40 percent, or 4,800, were kids under the age of 15. • Check to see if fireworks are permitted in your area. • Keep a bucket of water handy. • Never use fireworks indoors. • Never aim fireworks at another person. • Never cany fireworks in your pocket. • Never try to relight a firework that has failed to gooff. • - , . There are 11 copies of the original Bill of Rights still around.They were sent out to the original states 200 years ago. An archives is a place where valuable records are stored. Last year, the people at the state archives in Rhode Island discovered their copy. It had been stored in the basement for more than 90 years. lb celebrate the Bill of Rights' 200th anniversary, that copy has been put on board the largest wooden ship afloat, the HMS Rose. The ship is touring cities along the East Coast. Visitors can see a copy of the Bill of Rights and also a copy of a ship that was in service 200 years ago. Rookie Cookie take* young readers step by step through the rooking process — from gathering and measuring the ingredient* to pre­ paring ard serving their creations This wonderful collection of recipes for kids i« perfect for rainy-diy activities, classroom use. and encour­ aging litre helpers to read and follow instructicns — with delicious results! To order the Rookie Cookie Cookbook, send $715 plus $1 postage and han­ dling for each book Sena only check* or money orders payable to Anflrew* and McMeel. P.O- Box 419150, Kansas City. Mo 04141 ___ copies of Rookie Please send me Cookie Cookbook I’ve enclosed $------------- Address -------- City----------------- _ Stale - , ■ Zip ^Rookie Cookie’s Recipe Mexican Hot Dogs (hAPPY MV FOURTH?) How fireworks work You'll need: • • • • • 2 tablespoons salsa 4 tortillas 2 tablespoons onion, chopped 4 hot dogs 4 slices cheese What to do: 1. Spread 'h tablespoon salsa on each tortilla. Tbp with 'h tablespoon onion. 2. Wrap 1 cheese slice around each hot dog. 3. Wrap 1 tortilla around each hot dog. 4. Place on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated, { * 350-degree oven for 20 minutes. Serves 4. J 1 j Fourth of t.vdn Words about fireworks are hidden in the block below. See if you can find: FIREWORKS. LIGHTS. BANG. COLORS. SPARKLERS. FOURTH OF JULY. FUSE. SKY. BRIGHT. LOUD. EXPLODE. CANDLE, AMERICA. CELEBRATION. DISPLAY. HOLIDAY. FLAG. RED. WHITE. BLUE. BANGSPAR K L E R S E D A M E R I C A C O L O R S X CBCELEBR A T I I O N P S AFOURTHO F J U L Y L P N C S B R I G H T L O U D O L DFKDGFUS E I L L Y L E A F J K L D A I G H T S B L U E E Y I R E W O R K S E R E D F G W H I TEH O L IreaTloHMPaeabyaMyUoMan IM1 Wwree™!,«»a» I D A Y H ’ Mini Spy . . Mini Spy and her friends are having a Fourth of July picnic. See if you can find: • letter D * heart• strawberry • caterpillar •word MINI • tennis racket • pillow • number 4 • two letter E’s • crescent moon •bell • ladder • number 3 • slipper • cat • letter H A chemical mixture is shaped into thin, bread­ like loaves. The loaves are cut into tiny cubes called stars. The cubes are set into the sun or in special drying rooms to dry. stars are 3) fuse put into a tube or shell 1) stars made of paper, 2 ) break string charge and paste. ®A charge tube full ofgun­ powder is put into the middle of the stars. This is called the “break charge." It will explode after the shell is in the air. (3)Afuse is run through a cardboard disc that fits on the top. It is run along the outside to the bottom of the shell. (T) More gunpowder is put in the bottom of die shell. It is called the “lift charge.” It will propel, or send, the shell into the air. The shell is wrapped and sealed in paper soaked with paste. Then it is set in the sun to dry. The Fourth of July is the biggest day of the year for businesses that sell fireworks. They can do as much as 80 percent of their business on that day! Zambelli Fireworks of New Castle, Pa., is the largest maker and exhibitor of fireworks shows. For this Fourth, it will supply fireworks for about 1,800 different displays. ■ Some of the fireworks displays are small and might cost as little as $600. These are packaged and sent out with instructions. Others are much larger and might cost as much as $250,000. These shows are sent out with trained “shooters" who set up and fire the show. Groups putting on these shows must get permission from local fire departments. Fireworks facts • Fireworks are also called “pyro­ technics.” • Fireworks are made by hand in factory buildings that are at least 30 feet apart. • Black powder or gunpowder is the basic ingredient used in fireworks. • To make the loud booms or noise, a different powder, called “flash powder," is used. •Different chemicals make different colors possible. For example, charcoal or iron will bum orange. Setting up a big fireworks display Shooters load shells into mortars. There are different-size mortars for different shells. It can take as many as 20 trained “shooters” to set up a display of 3,000 to 4,000 shells. Shooters train for about five years. Fireworks are very dangerous to handle, even for trained people. Shooters load shells into mortars. Mortars are iron tubes that look like small cannons. If the show is put to music, the fuses are attached to a control board. A lighting specialist will push buttons to set off shells. Otherwise, the shooters will light each shell by hand. After the show, shooters check the ground for any shells that did not go off. These are very dangerous. If you ever find one, don't touch it. Sources: Zambelli Fireworks: U.S. Product Safety Commission; National Sale Kids Campaign, a program of Children’s National Medical Center, Washington. D.C. 1 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 27, 1991 Gun Lake shooter faces competency test J-A d Graphics News Service A Hastings man charged with firing a shot al a passing pickup truck, striking and para­ lyzing a passenger, will have a forensic ex­ amination to determine his competency. Judge Richard M. Shuster granted a motion last Thursday to have Lloyd Richter, 43, tested to determine his state of mind. A pre-trial hearing has been set for Sept. 22. Richter is charged with assault with in­ tent to murder and use of a firearm to commit a felony. The assault charge is punishable by a life prison sentence. Richter, of 130 E. Center St., was arrested April 5 after shooting 25-year-old Jackie Walters in the neck while she was riding in a pickup truck at the Deep Lake Rustic Camp­ ground at Yankee Springs. Walters, of Grand Rapids, was paralyzed after the shooting, (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service). Court News At Richter's preliminary exam in April at Hastings District Court, witnesses testified Richter became annoyed when lhe pickup truck Wallers was riding in made several noisy passes through the DNR-opcrated campground. Witnesses said Richter fired a 9mm semi­ automatic handgun at lhe pickup truck driven by Walters’ brother, Jewell. The bullet Two hurt in crash at insection CLASSIFIEDS The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 Thank You Kcal Fstale ( o inmu n ity Notices CARD OK THANKS Wc wish to express our deep gratitude and appreciation to everyone who attended and otherwise helped to make our silver anniversary a memorable occasion. Our sincere thanks for all the gifts, cards, flowers, plants, money, and phone calls we received. Wc will always remember that special day. Special thanks to son-in-law, Delbert Moore, Jr. 'for the pig roast and Eva Payne for lhe cake. Thanks to one and all. Wc love you all. God bless each one. Norma Jean and Lyle Varney FOR SALE BY OWNER Grand Rapids, Alger, Brookside area, S.E. Two story, three bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, living and dining room, kitchen with eating area, 2 1/2 stall garage, private yard, $82,000. In Grand Rapids, 243-5131._________________ THE REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING of Barry County Community Mcnta' Health Services will be held on Thursday, July 11,1991 at 8a.m. in the conference room. Any interested person is invited to attend. /n Memoriam IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of husband, father and grandfather, who passed away 1 year ago June 29. Sadly missed by the family of Howard McVay. Business Services DELIVERING SAND, gravel, fill & topsoil. 945-3061, 852-2108._________________ JUNE SPECIAL: Take 25% off an overall repaint, (sane color) of your car, truck or boaL Sec Ray for details, RNJ Co., 2137 Bedford Rd. (M-37), Hast­ ings. 945-3346 anytime. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE. Residential, busi­ ness, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded, 945-9448 KALKASKA COUNTY: 10 BEAUTIFUL WOODED ACRES 3 MILES EAST OF LAKE SKEGEMOG. Very Remote hunting and camping. $8,500, $300 down, $115 per month, 11% Land Contract Call Northern Land Company 616-258-5100. Jobs Wanted TEACHER LOOKING for summer work. I have experience painting, doing lawn work, washing sided homes. If you need a hardworker call 948-2403. //<’//) Wanted ATTENTION HASTINGS RESIDENTS Due to increase in business, local Corporation has 15 to 18 permanent full time openings. These positions offer above average earnings, profit sharing and room for advance­ ment Company paid training provided. For confidential inter­ view, call 945-5754.________ NEEDED IMMEDIATELY, sitter in my home near High School. Must be at least 16. Call Wcdnsday or later. Leave message or keep trying. 945-5747._________________ POSITION OPENING For 1991-1992 School Year, Health Care Specialist Work involves caring for lhe health care needs of a student Proce­ dures to be performed include: Manual resuscitation, respirat­ ory assessment, breathing treat­ ment suctioning, oxygen deliv­ ery, tracheal care and possible emergency treatment Extensive training will be required and provided if necessary. Interested applicants arc requested to contact the superintendent of lhe Maple Valley Schools, 11090 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville, MI. 49096 Phone 517-852-9699. Application deadline is July 5, 1991. For R^nt 2 BEDROOM very nice unit, in prime location, S425 per mcnih. plus utilities, security deposit and references requireu. 945-3445 days 945-3245 evenings. For Sale FOR RENT: Small one bedroom apartment in Hastings. $260 a month plus utilities. References and deposit required. No pets, no children. For more information call 945-5316 after 5p.m. POLE BUILDINGS erected statewide. Liccnscd/Insurcd. Gcncsis/Rangcr Building Group. Matcrials/Erb Lumber Company. 1-800-638-8580. 3 BEDROOM HOUSE for rent. 420 S. Michigan, Hastings. S425 per month, one month deposit, renter pays own utili­ ties. Call 948-8012. WILLIE’S ASPHALT PAVING: Seal coating, patch­ ing. 517-852-2108, 945-3061. pierced the truck's rear window and struck her in the neck. Authorities said Richter had four knives, a handgun and three 15-shot clips with him at lhe family campground. Richter remains free on a S 10,000 personal recognizance bond because of health prob­ lems and his lack of a prior criminal record. K ecreation FOR RENT: 1984, 16 1/2* Jayco self-contained trailer. 795-3661._________________ FOR SALE: paddleboat Paddle Wheeler, fiberglass, seats up to 5. Like new. 948-4168 after 6p.m. Fann FOR SALE STANDING CLOVER Needs cutting. Irving Township, 948-8054. Garage Sale GARAGE SALE: June 29, lots of good stuff for babies on up. 902 Lakeview Dr., Hastings. Podunk Lake area just M-43. National Ads CORVETTE $400 BRONCO $50, ’87 Mercedes $200; ’85 BMW $100; '65 Mustang $50. U.S. Public Auction, Druglord Properties. Choose from thou­ sands starting S25. FREE 24 Hour Recording Reveals Givea­ way Prices. 801-379-2930 Copyright 3MR446C._______ CHEAP! FBI/U.S. SEIZED, '84 VW $50; '87 Mercedes $200; '85 Mercedes $100; ’65 Mustang $50. Choose from thousands starting $25. FREE 24 Hour Recording Reveals Details 801-379-2929 Copyright 8MJ446C U.S HOTLINE copyright _______________ DRUGLOAD TRUCKS! $100; ’84 Bronco $50; ’89 Blaz­ er $i50; '75 Jeep CJ $50. Seized Vais, 4x4’s, Boats. Choose from thousands starting $25. FREE 24 Hour Recording Reve­ als Details 801-379-2930 Copyright #MK446C U.S HOTLINE copyright_______ MANY EXCELLENT PAYING hand crafted jobs available with national company. Call and gel started immediately! 504-641-8003 Exl 3696. Advertise your Banner Classified and be read by many, many county readers when they more time to react to your message! •A woman convicted in a 1989 burglary case was sentenced last Thursday to serve six months in jail. Mary Anne Geller, 46, of 410 Bristol Lake, also was ordered to pay $3,520 in resti­ tution and S949 to cover the costs of extradit­ ing her from Arizona, where she was arrested. Geller was placed on probation for four years and ordered to pay fines and court costs of $750. She was charged with burglary and posses­ sion of stolen property in connection with the July 1989 break-in of a home in the 3200 block of Strickland Road in Johnstown Township. Michigan Stale Police said bur­ glars took a television, stereo equipment, a cellular telephone, camera equipment and jewelry in the break-in. After her return to Michigan, Geller pleaded guilty in May to a reduced charge of attempting to receive and conceal stolen property worth more than $100. She received credit for 37 days spent in the Barry County Jail, awaiting sentencing. •A Richland man accused of several of­ fenses will be sent to "boot camp" for four months. Jeffery M. Fox, 20, was placed on proba­ tion last week under provisions of the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act for young first-lime offenders. Under the act, if Fox completes his probation successfully, the of­ fense will be removed from his record. Fox was arrested in March in connection with the March theft of a set of golf clubs from a home in Yankee Springs Township. He was charged with illegal entry, larceny in a building and carrying a weapon with unlaw­ ful intent. The larceny charge carries a maximum sen­ tence of four years in prison. The weapons charge, which involved a knife, is a possible five-year felony offense. Fox will be sent- to the Michigan Special Alternative Incarceration camo, which uses military-style discipline and training in its program. A second probation hearing will be held after his release in October. Accident hurts 11, two from Freeport by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A Freeport couple and their grandson were hurt in a crash at the intersection of 100th Street and M-37 in Kent County last Sunday evening. A total of 11 people were hurt in the 7:15 p.m. acccident just outside of Caledonia, with two still listed in serious condition. The irjured were Jake Schuurmans. 67, Betty Schuurmans, 65, Jacob Suries, 2, Barbara Bolick, Matthew Bolick, 12, Kevin Bolick, 2, Michael Tesner, 11, and Stefen and Karl Holodnick, 12 and 10, according to officials of the Kent County Sheriffs Department. Also involved in lhe crash were Jason Rork, 16, and Benjamin Rork, 19 of Grandville, who were treated at the scene. All of the Bolicks were all treated and released from Butterworth Hospital, while Stefen and Karl Holodnick are still listed by a spokeswoman as in serious condition at that hospital. The Schuurmans had left church services at the Caledonia Christian Reformed Church nearby and were in the southbound lane of M­ 37, waiting to turn left onto 100th Street, when a Dodge mini-van driven by Barbara Bolick crossed the center line and hit the car. The collision spun the Schuurmans vehicle into a 1978 Ford truck being driven by Jason Rork, which was following the Schuumans vehicle, police said. Investigation into the accident by the Kent County Sheriffs Department continues. ..... ..... Driver seriously injured in accident CASTLETON TWP. - A 24-year-old motorist from Union Lake was seriously injured last Thursday after wrapping his car around a tree on East State Road. Larry M. Ruggles was hospitalized at Pennock Hospital after the 11 p.m. accident west of Wellman Road. He was released Saturday, according to a Pennock Hospital spokesman. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Ruggles was driving east on East State Road when the 1981 Buick left the north side of the road, rolled onto its side and struck a tree 20-feet off the roadway with the car roof. Authorities arrived to find Ruggles pinned inside his car and called Nashville firefighters to cut open the vehicle. He was taken to Pennock Hospital by Nashville Ambulance. Road dust cloud causes accident In other court business: Two motorists suffered minor bumps and bruises at 5 p.m. last Thursday in a twocar collision at the busy intersection of North Broadway and Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings Police said a southbound car driven by Alvina Weller, 47, of 331 E. Charles St., Hastings, fumed left turn onto Woodlawn and struck a northbound car driven by Dennis F. Oland, 44, of Rockford. Weller was cited for failure to yield the right of way. CARD OF THANKS The family of Charles Davis Sr., would like to thank everyone who helped in any way during his illness or after his death, specially Dr. Atkinson, Dr. Wildren, the Hospital staff in 1CU and family and friends. Your kindness will always be remembered. Charlotte Davis Charles & JoAnn Davis & family Robert & Sandra Davis & family Gerald & Charlene Davis­ __________ Gonyou & family CARD OF THANKS My sincere thanks for all the gifts, cards, flowers and nrrney. Also for coming to my gradua­ tion open house. Thanks to one and all. Michelle Ledbetter Police Beat BALTIMORE TWP. - A cloud of dust that obscured the road last week led to a two-car accident that hospitalized two. Driver Michael L. Baldwin, 44, of 2651 Coburn Road, Hastings, and passenger Sandra Dunkleberger, 30, of 921 S. Washington, Hastings, were treated and released after the 10:55 a.m. accident June 19 on South Broadway north of Brogan Road. The other driver, 33-year-old Karen J. Dull, of 4011 S. Broadway, Hastings, was not injured, according to deputies. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said a northbound car, traveling at a high rate of speed, kicked up a cloud of dust on Broadway moments before the accident Baldwin, who was driving north, and Dull, who was southbound, lost sight of lhe roadway as the passed and struck each other. No citations were issued, deputies said. Bike collides with car HASTINGS - A bicyclist was injured last week in a collision with a car on Market Street. Aaron Gregory, 14, of 417 W. Mill St., was treated at Pennock Hospital after the 3 p.m. accident June 19 at Market and West State Street Hastings Police said a car driven by Kami R. Hana, 23, of 1927 Sager Road, was stopped at a stop sign on Market Street when Gregory road by on his bike. Hana told police she though Gregory was going to stop, and she edged forward to check traffic, and the two collided. Police said the accident did little damage to the car and none to the bike. No citations were issued. Road worker flips lawn tractor over RUTLAND TWP. - A state road worker was injured last week when the lawn mower he was riding flipped over. Enrique Giordani, 35, of 3301 Johnson Road, Middleville, refused treatment for minor injuries after the 10 a.m. accident on M-37 near Irving Road. Michigan State Police said Giordani was mowing a lawn along lhe north side of M-37 when he turned the 1975 John Deere tractor over a steep grade, causing the tractor to roll over. Damaged purse leads to arrest in mobile home arson J-Ad Graphics News Service A Richland woman was arraigned last week in Barry County Circuit Court in connection with a two-year-old arson in Orangeville Township. Michigan State Police say Patricia Ann Barrett, 35, set fire to a mobile home in May 1989 following a drunken argument over money with the home's owner. A charred purse and its contents, found in January near lhe scene, led the Barry County Prosecutor's office to issue a warrant in April charging Barrett with arson. Barrett stood mute last Thursday to the felony charge, punishable by up to 20 years in prison. An automatic not guilty plea was entered by Judge Richsrd M. Shuster. A pre-trial hearing will be held July 11 in circuit court The mobile home at 8180 Guernsey Lake Road caught fire the afternoon of May 17, 1989. The 12-foot by 60-foot trailer, valued at $2,500, was completely destroyed with all its contents. The fire also damaged a 1951 Willies Jeep station wagon parked alongside the mobile home. Trooper Greg Fou:y said the victim fought with Barrett earlier lhat day over money he owed Barrett’s boyfriend, who owned lhe property lhe trailer occupied. During the dispute, Barrett allegedly threat­ NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to ... 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She told police she learned of the blaze when her boyfriend woke her up and Mid the mo­ bile home was on fire. Troopers Mid Barrett reported the blaze to the fire department Authorities Mid Barrett agreed to take a He detector test but failed to show up for the exam. In February 1990, her family reported her to the Kalamazoo County Sheriffs De­ partment as missing. Several months later she returned to the family home, police Mid. Troopers Mid lhe victim in January discov­ ered a fire-damaged purse in the rubble near the mobile home containing papers that be­ longed to BsrretL The prosecutor's office is­ sued an arrest warrant in April, and Barrett was arrested in Kalamazoo County on May 24. — PRIME — Office Space FOR LEASE 1,000 Sq. Ft. 1225 State St. (Next to McDonald’s) 616-451-4349 or 616-949-7510 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-07-04.pdf c88fb6fba9f3184bee5ce7e429096f97 PDF Text Text Drunk drivers to be videotaped Young golfer beats handicap Civil Vvar comes to life See Story, Page 12 See Story, Page 10 See Story, Page 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings VOLUME 137, NO. 20 Banner THURSDAY, JULY 4. 1991 " Haight gets life term for murder News Briefs Mediation focus at First Friday Ann G. Lauderdale, executive director of the Community Dispute Resolution Center of Kalamazoo, will be guest speaker at the First Friday Lunch and Learn program in Hastings July 5. Lauderdale was a gifted education consultant for the Barry Intermediate School District for 11 years. A resident of Barry County for 18 years, her children, Jim, Margaret Ann and Mar* tha, graduated from Delton Kellogg HighSchool. She later became a trained volunteer mediator for the Community Reconcilia­ tion Center of Kent County in 1988 and coordinated the development of a youth mediation program for several Grand Rapids public schools. She is the co-founder and director of the Community Dispute Resolution Center, which opened in June 1990. The center is one of 12 in the state that provides county residents with a private alternative to the courts in attempting to resolve differences. The program at­ tempts to help the disputing parties come with the solution rather than have it im posed on them. Lauderdale will discuss the advantages of the program and how it works. She also will discuss how the mediation pro­ gram can be used between businesses and consumers. The Brown Bag Lunch and Learn series, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Party, will take place roughly from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets. Those planning to attend may bring their own lunches. Coffee and tea will be provided by the Democrats. Gas, steam engine showls July 13-14 The 20th annual Gas & Steam Engine Show al Charlton Park is planned for Saturday and Sunday, July 13 and 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Antique tractors, steam engines and stationary engines will be on display and furnishing power to operate farm equip­ ment and machinery during the festivities. A kiddies' pedal pull will take place at 1 p.m. both days, followed by a parade around the village green at 2 p.m. One of the highlights of the celebration will be an 1895 Corley sawmill, restored by members of the Charlton Park Gas and Steam Engine Club, which is the sponsor of the show. A featured engine will be an 1883 • Westinghouse, 15-horscpower vertk. boiler steam engine, which was owned by the park’s founder, Irving Charlton. It is one of only three built and is the on­ ly one known to be restored to operating condition. Other activities will include tractor competitions, a flea market, music by the Michigan Fiddlers Association from 2 to 5 p.m. July 13 and an old-fashioned square dance from 7 to 11 p.m. that Saturday. Plenty of food and a pie tent will be available on the grounds. There also will be a spark show with a steam engine, and old-fahioned kettle popcorn will be prepared. Legislative coffee slated for July 8 The next Legislative Coffee will be held Monday, July 8, at the County Seat at 8 a.m. State Senator Jack Welborn and State Rep. Bob Bender will be present to talk about any issues the public might wish to discuss. “This is an opportunity for all Barry County residents to be informed and enlightened about the legislative process and its impact on the business climate,” said a spokesperson from the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, sponsor of the event. . More Briefs on Page 2 J PRICE 25' I Off to a ‘fair’ start Kyle Pellegrino of Charlotte took a ride on the merry-go-round during Tues­ day's opening night of the Lake Odessa Fair. Pellegrino is pictured with his mother, Becky. The fair runs through Sunday. New Prairieville officials selected by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Two Prarievillc Township residents have been named to fill the supervisor and assessor posts vacated by retiring township Supervisor/Assessor Roy Reck. The Prarieville Township Board held a special meeting last week to interview candidates for Reck’s position and that of Treasurer Darlene Vickery, who has also announced her plans to retire. With one abstention on each vote, the board unanimously approved hiring Paul Andrews as the new township supervisor and Sheri Armintrout as the assessor. Reck abstained from the first vote because he is not allowed to vote for his successor and Vickery abstained from the second because Armintrout is her daughter. While no decision was made on the treasurer’s position, Township Clerk Janet Emig said she expects the board will make a decision at its July meeting. There were two applicants for the supervisor’s position, two for the assessor’s post and one applicant for both. There are six applicants for the treasurer's seat. Andrews, 63, took office June 30, and will complete Reck's term, which expires in 1992. He said that financial problems are the, greatest challenge facing the township. See OFFICIALS, Page 6 by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer Arvella Lachniet had the last word when convicted murder Wayne Haight was sen­ tenced last Thursday to life in prison for murdering Lachniet’s son. "If you ever get to prison, I hope they do the same thing to you that you did to my boy," Lachniet shouted across the Barry County Circuit Court room. "I hope you never get out of there alive." Judge Richard M. Shuster sentenced Haight, 52, to the mandatory life prison sen­ tenced for the 1974 murder of 13-year-old Russell "Rusty" Schoonmaker Jr. in Or­ angeville Township. A Barry County jury found Haight guilty of first-degree murder June 3. Calling the murder a "heinous crime," Judge Shuster said he would have preferred to send Haight to prison fcr 50 to 75 years in­ stead of the mandatory life sentence because Haight someday could be paroled under a life term. "We will carry out the statute and Mr. Haight will be sentenced to life in prison," Shuster said. "But I have no confidence that he won’t someday be out." Because Haight’s case, by law, must be re­ viewed every six months after he completes four years of his term, a criminal sentenced to life in prison is eligible to be released after serving as few as 10 years, Shuster said. "I have no question in my mind after lis­ tening to this case that the jury is absolutely correct (in its verdict)," Shuster said. "If I had a choice in it, I would truly guarantee to you that this man would never, ever, ever be out of a prison population." Haight, who did not take the stand during the trial, has maintained his innocence throughout the case. Rusty Schoonmaker was reported missing in November 1974 when he did not come home after attending classes at Wyoming’s Godwin Middle School. Hunters searching for rabbit near Or­ angeville Township’s Fish Lake discovered decomposed skeletal remains near Guernsey Lake Road in January 1975. Forensic exam­ iners eventually determined the body was that of a teenage boy between 12 and 15 years Wayne Haight old. The victim had been shot in the back of the head. Family members later identified clothing found with the body as belonging to Schoonmaker. ” Because the boy’s pants zipper had been ripped open and the pants found down below the knees, police investigators theorized that boy had been sexually molested and then murdered at the scene. Michigan State Police arrested Haight in January for the murder after Haight was con­ victed of sexually assaulting an 8-year-old Wayland boy in 1985. That victim, now age 14, testified in June that Haight molested him and threatened to kill him, "just like he killed the other boy," if the victim told any­ one about the incident. Police later learned Haight lived with his parents in Wyoming near Schoonmaker's home, and Schoonmaker occasionally mowed the Haight's lawn to earn spending money. During interviews with police in 1985 and See MURDER, Page 6 Mayor Gray visits Hastings... England that is by David T. Young Editor Mayor Mary Lou Gray went to a Hastings Council meeting June 12. While this might be an ordinary event most of the time, that particular night i: wasn’t, because the Hastings happened to be in England. The local mayor dropped in on the Town Council during a trip thit took her to Poland and England from May 28 to late June. Along the way, she visited family members in Poland and stayed with a longtime pen pal in York, England. She said she took the trip to Poland because “1 wanted to visit the homeland of my ancestors, whom I had been corresponding with for years. It’s been a pe:sonal challenge for me, a burning issue. I’ve been correspon­ ding with them since my parents passed away (in 1982 and 1988).” Gray arrived in England on June 6 and stayed in York in the northern part of England, with George and Norma Barker and their daughter, Catherine. George is in the medical profession and his wife is a teacher. Gray and Barker had been writing each other for 34 years, since they were 15 years old. in what started as a school project. On the morning of June 12. the American mayor boarded a train for London and transferred to another train going to Hastings, a sprawling coastal city in southern England of about 85.000 people. As might be expected, the chief industries of Hastings are fishing and tourism. And. of course, it’s loaded with history. Gray was greeted in Hastings by the mayor’s personal chauffer and taken to a hotel. She was welcomed at the 6 p.m. meeting by Right Worshipful Mayor June Fa­ bian, the 32 members of the Town Council and other officers. She was introduced and presented with gifts of two books and a scarf with a ”1066" insignia. (Hastings was the scene of the famous battle in 1066, in which William of Normandy defeated the Angles and Saxons). The governments of Hastings, England, and A mee,;ng in council chambers of two Hastings mayors: Mary Lou Gray of the Michigan city (left) and June Fabian of the English city of the same name. Hastings, Mich., offer some interesting con­ trasts and similarities. While the Hastings here has eight council non-partisan members, two from each ward, and a mayor, its English namesake has two members each from 16 wards, elected on a partisan basis, from the Tory, Whig and Labor parties and one is an Independent. The public servants are elected every three years on a rotating basis. Officers at the meeting wore robes and the city attorney wore a wig. The council meets only once every six weeks to conduct business, and the tremen­ dous size of its agenda reflects that process. Interestingly, while four of the eight Hastings council members here are women, there were only eight of the 32 in England. The visiting mayor said she was fascinated with the meeting and its people. “They used passionate oratory and per­ suasive arguments,” Gray said. “They arc geared to their partisan platforms in making their cases to sway votes." Each orator was given five minutes to make a presentation before a bell would ring and colleagues then would vote on whether the speaker could continue. Gray said the meeting lasted for 4’4 hours and council went into a 15-minute closed session. It was what the council was deliberating on during its session that revealed similarities. The members were considering such issues as two-hour parking, the location and develop­ ment of a strip mall and taxes and union wages, matters that easily could dominate any See GRAY, Page 2 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — July 4. 1991 GRAY continued from page 1 recent session of the Michigan Hastings council. “No matter how different we are in size, style, location, longevity or history, there are common problems that we share,” Gray said. "So it really is a small world. The similarities are startling.” The books she received were "Historic Hastings: A Tapestry.” from Mayor Fabian and "Hastings: A Living History,” written by thcn-Mayor David Thornton (1985-87), whose wife, Karen-Alun Thornton, still is a councillor. Gray also received notecards and postcards depicting Hastings, England. She presented her hosts with a Hastings pro­ clamation, flag, city logo, pin and Petosky Stone. During her visit, the newspaper in Hastings, England, asked her why she decid­ ed to come. She replied that while she wanted to see her longtime pen pal in York after mak ing the trip to Poland, she just couldn’t resist a stop in Hastings. Gray also noted that the Michigan and English cities have exchanged Christmas greeting cards for many years. She left Hastings, Mich., in late May on a mission to visit the people connected with her heritage. She was bom Mary Lou Antczak in Grand Rapids to second-generation Polish immigrants. Her grandparents, Mary Ann Powajbo and Joseph Ryszko, came to America in the late 19th century as teenagers and they married in 1911. While in Poland, Gray stayed at the former home of her maternal grandmother in Suchowola. Her grandmother’s brother had owned the home until his death two years ago, but the house was still in the hands of her family. She also visited families connected with her maternal grandfather in Bialystok, near the border with the Soviet Union. "It was so Old World,” she said, noting that the entire country shut down for the religious festival of Corpus Christi. The Pope also visited Poland during her stay there. Gray said her visit to Poland was like a family reunion of sorts, and her visit to England was a chance to meet a pen pal and see how the "Other Hastings” lives. She added that George and Norma Barker are planning to visit the U.S. in August of next year. News Briefs Hastings ZBA plans hearings The Hastings Zoning Board of Ap­ peals will have public hearings at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, at City Hall Council Chambers. Considered at the meeting will be re­ quests from Kent Laubaugh, 902 E. Slate St., to build an accessort building closer to the lot line than allowed under ordinance, and from Viatec, 1220 W. State St., to waive parking requirements of a building at 202 S. Broadway. Kiwanis planning ’91*92 travelogues The Hastings Kiwanis Club has an­ nounced its World Travel Series films for the 1991-92 season, which will begin Sept. 20 at the Central School Auditorium in Hastings. “A British Summer” by Jim Cole will be the first of seven travelogues that will be offered one Friday evening each month from September through April. Other films will be "The Gates of Jerusalem” by Hal McClure Oct. 18; “Colorado Mountain Majesty” by Charles Hartman Nov. 15; "Highlights South of the Equator” by Wiliam Stockdale Jan. 17, 1992; "California: The Golden Magnet” by Clint Denn Feb. 21; “The Deep Caribbean" by Dale Johnson March 20; and "France Afloat" by Ken Lawrence April 10. The Kiwanis also will sponsor the an­ nual Hastings High School Quiz Bowl competition April 24. Kids’ programs to start July 10 A senes of 4-H programs for children ages 4 to 8 will begin at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings at 9 a.m. Thursday, Ju­ ly 11. The first of the three hands-on pro­ grams during the summer will be “Play It Safe." The second, on July 25, will be "Pets. Pets, Pets.” The third, "Fun with Crafts,” is planned for Aug.l. Each of the programs is expected to begin at 9 a.m. and run for about an hour and a half. There will be an admission fee of SI for each child to. help pay for food and supplies. Children should bring a pair of small scissors for the "Fun with Crafts” session. All children must be registered at the Barry County Cooperative Extension Service office by July 7. There will be a limit of 30 children per activity. Parents are welcome to take part and volunteer. For more information, or to register, call 948-4862. Hastings (England) Right Worshipful Mayor June Fabian, sister and Mayoress Angela Fabian, Hastings (Mich.) Mayor Mary Lou Gray and former Mayor Paul Smith pose in front of the official mayoral car, complete with "DY I" license plate and city flag. June Fabian was elected mayor of Hastings, England, in May. Only the fourth woman to serve oln that post since the mayoralty was established in the city in 1589, she is shown here receiving the proper attire from the man she succeeded, Paul Smith. The Hastings, England, Town Hall. ‘Arts Alive’ is July 12*13 The Hastings Vice Mayor stands In front of the fireplace In council chambers. The Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County will present the third annual "Arts Alive” music and art festival at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. July 12 and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 13. Featured will be continuous musical performances, fine arts exhibits and sales, and hands-on art experiences for children. A pig roast fund-raiser dinner will cap the festivities July 13 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tickets for the dinner arc $8 for adults and $6 for children 12 and under. The City Attorney for Hastings, England, wore a wig with his robe. Art in the Park, Fair to continue The Lake Odessa Fair will continue through this weekend and plans are set for the annual Art in the Park celebration from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. More than 200 arts and crafts booths are expected to be on display at Art in the Park. People from all over the slate will sell everything Irom handmade natural soap to paper jewelry. Art in the Park also will have dulcimer music, food booths, a barbershop quartet, a vocal trio, the Thomapple River Band, the Roadhouse Band, storyteller Becky Goodspeed, a puppei show and face painting. During the fair, a five-kilometer run and half-mile "fun run" will be held at 8 and 8:45 a.m. Saturday at the Depot, harness racing will continue through Sunday. On Friday, there will be dairy cattle judging at 9 a.m., a youth horse show at 10:30, beef and sheep judging at 1 p.m. and an antique tractor pull at 7:30. Other Saturday activities will include a draft horse show at 10 a.m., a firemen’s ox roast at 5:30 p.m. and a light horse pull at 7. On the last day of the fair, there will be children’s games at 12:30 p.m., a ladies’ day program at 3 p rn., a demoli­ tion derby at 7:30, followed by a fireworks display. Mental Health Board to meet The Barry County Community Mental Health Board will meet at 8 a.m. Thurs­ day, July 11, in the conference room. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. Historical Society elects new officers The Barry County Historical Society has elected new officers for ’991-92. Mike Hook became the second youngest person ever elected president of the society (Norm Barlow was the youngest, in 1972). Elected vice presi­ dent was Jane Barlow, Agnes McPharlin was chosen secretary and Diana Phillips was named treasurer. Elected to the board of directors for three-year terms were Joyce Weinbrecht, Eileen Ohlcr and Diane S. Smith. The Hastings Town Council’s of­ ficial messenger. Right Worshipful Mayor June Fabian sits at her desk during an English council session. England is not without Its picketers, who camped out in front of the Hastings Town Hall to protest the poll tax and potential loss of jobs. NEWS NEWS Everyweek of your local community, appears in the Banner Co//ro...Subscribe 948-8051 Pen pals with Mayor Gray, who served as host and hostess for part of her visit in York. England, were George and Norma Barker. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 4, 1991 — Page 3 Drunken drivers to appear In videos Boxes for bats Ron Stacey presents County Commissioners Rae Hoare and Orvin Moore with one of five bat boxes made and donated by students in Barry Intermediate School District's Job Training Partnership Act Woodshop program. The boxes, which can house up to 30 bats each, will be placed on of trees around the Barry County Courthouse. County officials hope that the bats which they have been trying to flush from the newly renovated court house, will take take up residence in the boxes. Other woodshop students on hand at the presentation were: (front row, from left) Brandon Obek, Trent Kohn, Gary Frast, Jason Healy, (back row) Chris Fox, Phil Englerth, John Hill, Sabrina Cobar and Matt Jackson (absent, Angie DeLong). "We (Barry County) have Habitat (or Humanity and now we have 'Boxes for Bats, ” joked Barry Intermediate School District Superintendent John Fehsenfeld. Two killed, one critically hurt in water-related accidents by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer Two men were killed and a third may be permanently paralyzed following separate wa­ ter-related accidents in Barry County during the past week. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said all three victims had been drinking alcohol be­ fore the mishaps. •Darrell G. Slaughter, 34, of 208 W. Grand St., Hastings, died last Thursday when he dove into a shallow swimming hole and broke his neck. •Dean L. Samis, 60, of 9330 Bedford Road, Dowling, drowned while swimming Saturday in Gear Lake. •Derk Berkompas, 29, of Wyoming, was critically injured Saturday when he dove off a house roof into the three-foot-deep end of a swimming pool. Authorities said Berkompas likely has lost the use of both arms and legs. Sgt. William Johnson, who heads the Barry County Sheriffs Marine Division, said Slaughter was swimming with a companion last Thursday in a gravel pit at Miller's Gravel Pit at Bayne Road and Woodland Roads in Castleton Township. "The depth of the water was about fourfoot deep, and he dove off a bank 10-to 12feet up," Johnson said. "He miscalculated the bottom and dove in and broke his neck." Slaughter's companion pulled him out of the water and called an ambulance after the • 7:45 p.m. accident "He tried to revive him but he couldn't" Johnson said. Slaughter was taken to Pennock Hospital where he was declared dead. On Saturday, Samis went swimming alone about 7:30 p.m. in Clear Lake near Dowling. "His wife saw him floating face down from the shore," Johnson said. "He had been in the water, face down, for about 40 minutes." Neighbors pulled Samis in but were unable to revive him. He was taken to Pennock Hospital and declared dead. Also Saturday, Berkompas was swimming about 10:45 p.m. with a companion in a pool in the 2700 block of West State Road. "He went up to the roof to turn off the light above the pool," Johnson said. "He went up to the roof, unscrewed the bulb and jumped off the roof." Berkompas landed in the three-foot deep end of the pool that dropped off to 12-foot deep at the other end. Berkompas, who suffered a severed spinal cord, was taken to Pennock Hospital and later air lifted to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was reported in critical condition Wednesday at Butterworth. Authorities said alcohol played a role in all three accidents. "They had all been drinking," said John­ son, a 13-year veteran of the Barry County Sheriffs Department. "Alcohol could have been a contributing factor." Johnson asked that area residents call the Sheriffs Department immediately after all boating accidents or drownings so the de­ partment's dive team can be alerted if needed. "Give us the chance because we can make a difference," Johnson said. Services for Slaughter were held Sunday at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. The Rev. Steve Reid officiated. Slaughter was bom and raised in Grand Rapids. He came to Hastings in 1983 and was employed as a construction worker. He is survived by his wife, Linda; a son, Darrell R. Slaughter; and a daughter, Leslie Slaughter, all of Hastings. ATTENTION KIDS! 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Thomapple Valley Community Credit Union I Slaughter also is survived by his mother, Sue Slaughter of Hastings; a brother, Dennis Slaughter of Grand Rapids; two sisters, Christine Slaughter of Grand Rapids and Brenda Bekker of Dowling; and mother-in­ law and father-in-law, Darlene and Gerald Weatherwax of Hastings. Services were held Tuesday for Samis at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Home in Battle Creek. He owned Dowling Body Shop for 12 years before retiring in 1989. Samis is survived by his wife, Sally; sons Darrell Samis of Iron Mountain and Jason Samis of Grand Rapids; daughters Rebecca Youngberg and Deanna Dams of Iron Moun­ tain, and Leila Samis oCMattawan. He also is survived by his mother, Leia Green of Kalamazoo; brothers Lewis Samis of Hastings, Kevin Samis of Delton and Daryl Samis of Minnesota; and sisters Nancy Cotton of Delton, Shirley Martin and Bonnie Vicoie of Kalamazoo and Marla Suiter of Texas. Ambulance restraining order lifted J-Ad Graphics News Service IONIA - The same Ionia judge who signed a restraining order June 21 to prevent the Village of Lake Odessa from transferring, selling or leasing ambulance equipment to the Rockford Ambulance Service agreed Wednesday to dissolve the order. lonia/Montcalm 8th Circuit Judge James Nichols determined after discussions with village officials and ambulance volunteers that the equipment in question should remain in service and that a hearing to determine ownership will be held Aug. 2, 1991 at 9 a.m. Meanwhile, the village will proceed with negotiations for transfer and lease agreements with Rockford Ambulance, said attorney for the village, Terry Smith. Village Council members voted June 10 to proceed with negotiations with the Rockford Ambulance doing business in Lake Odessa as the Lake Odessa Ambulance Service. "Our understanding is, there is nothing imposed on us that would slow progress," said Smith. "We're going forward as planned." Rockford Ambulance has said it will attempt to begin doing business in Lake Odessa by Aug. 12, according to reports. The temporary restraining order was first delivered to village and Rockford Ambulance officials June 24 but according to Smith, did not impede the negotiation process. "I think the village feels they are the owners (of the equipment) and they are very pleased we were able to get this to trial as quickly as we are so we can present testimony to that," said Smith. "I think Judge Nichols has been most helpful to both panics." The Lake Odessa Ambulance Volunteers, which claim to be a separate entity from the Lake Odessa Ambulance Service of the village, sought the restraining order, Ciaiming the nearly 60-pieces of equipment were donated to the volunteer organization, not to the village, despite the council's adoption of Resolution 141 to transfer ownership last Jan. 14. "I'm disappointed that the village is fighting this situation when the people in the communities know the equipment is theirs and we're fighting for them," said EMT Specialist Bob Begerow. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor If you drink and drive in Barry County, you just might end up to be a movie star of sorts. Video now is ready to roll from dashboard­ mounted camcorders in patrol cars manned by the Barry County Sheriff's Department and Hastings City Police. The cameras, which record through windshields, are expected to be an effective tool for gathering evidence in apprehending and prosecuting drunk drivers, said Deputy Chief Michael Leedy of the Hastings Police Department. Both local law enforcement agencies received AutoVision Mobile Video Documentation Systems from the Barry County chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. The two camera gifts reinforce the group's main thrust - "if you drink, don't drive." "We will be able to make better cases (against drunk drivers) when we go into court," County Sheriff David Wood said of the camera. "We really appreciate MADD's support" "We feel the video cameras in the police cars will help 'Keep it a Safe Summer’ in Barry County" as well as during other times of the year, said County MADD President Mickey Fisk. ’’And, we felt the need for it We want to help the officers and provide what we can to help them do their job better." Leedy said the cameras will save court time and officers’ time. "I can see people pleading guilty before a case goes to trial," he said. Officers who are aware of the camera are excited about its potential, he said. After the video system has been in use a while and people are aware of it, Leedy be­ lieves it will serve as a deterrent for drinking and driving. Sgt. Clifford Morse of the Hastings Police Department agrees. "I think it will be very effective," he said. "I see it really cutting down on our court time. So many times when we arrest a person they don't realize just how intoxicated they were. They feel that they were completely sober. We'll have the camera with the tape that they can view or an attorney can view or even in the court situation, and they will be able to actually see just how intoxicated they were and just how they performed on our field dexterity tests." Deputy Tony Stein of the County Sheriffs Department noted that "In this day and age, it is a problem with drinking and driving and we are losing a lot of teenagers and adults, too, in drinking and driving accidents in this community. "We have to ciack down sometime, and it might as well be now anc let the people know whafs going on and that we will arrest them," Stein said. He and and another deputy are part of a special road patrol grant and will be running the video unit in their investigation of drunk drivers. "If I feel that something isn't right or maybe my life might be in danger...or someone else, I think it could be used in other ways other than drunk drivers," Stein said. "Or if you’re at a bad accident where drinking was not involved, just to get an overlay of the scene, the road conditions I think it would be excellent in court if later down the road you need evidence to back your own testimony. District Court Judge Gary Holman said the video taping is "probably a good idea" and definitely valuable to the officers from a safety standpoint Holman said he would be amenable to allowing video tape as evidence in his court­ room, once guidelines are coordinated with the county prosecutor, city attorney, representatives from local law enforcement agencies and himself. At the touch of a button, law enforcement officials can start recording both video and remote audio, and switch to the full functionality of a hand-held video camcorder, for use outside of the police vehicle, in less than 60 seconds, according to its Flint-based designer ORRCA Technologies. "We have to manually push a button to activate the camera, but he (a company employee) said they are working on a remote control device where the officer would be able to turn on the camera from outside the ve­ hicle. Or the option would be if we turned on the overhead lights, the camera would automatically come on. But, there are a lot of stops where we wouldn’t necessary use it. "On a routine speeding traffic stop, we probably would not use the camera. If we have a suspected drunk driver, I can see us pushing the button and filming the driving history right up through the traffic stop, the tests and the arrest. So I see it as a real valuable tool," Morse said. Leedy added that the mounted camera could be an asset during a police pursuit chase, especially one that ended in an accident, because the entire episode could be documented on tape. Using the camera as a critiquing tool of officers' procedures is another benefit of the system, he said. He believes that will lead to officers being more conscientious and safetyminded. Tapes can also serve as evidence when accusations are made about verbal abuse or brutality, Leedy said. Officers will wear wireless microphones to enhance the sound qualities of the video taping, Morse said. A receiver is on the camera itself so that all of the conversations outside the vehicle will be taped. AutoVision systems are specifically made for use in police vehicles, according ORCCA Technologies. The small 8mm camera, because it is designed to be removeable from its mounting bracket, is also very useful for other types of police work like documentation of crime scenes, traffic acci­ dents, surveillance and officer training, the company said. The camera records night-time events with clarity, can begin recording 2/10ths of a second after the record button is pressed, and superimposes the date and time on film. The Sony camcorder weighs 1.6 pounds and can record for up to two hours. It features telephoto and wide angle lenses and automatic focus. Each system can be used as a complete playback unit, just like VCRs. They can be operated from any AC power source and plugged into any TV or viewing monitor in an office or counhouse. With today's tight budgets, law enforcement agencies are grateful that MADD has helped them get the latest law enforcement technology and they are willing to help MADD fight drunk driving, Sheriff Wood said. Donations to help pay for the cost of the cameras may be sent in care of the Barry County MADD Chapter, 1713 W. Sisson Rd., Hastings, 49058. The group says it hopes to provide more cameras to local law enforcement agencies as special project funds allow. Although designed to film while mounted on the dashboard, the new camcorder can be fully functional for use ouside of a police vehicle in less than 60 seconds. Inspecting the unit are Sgt. Clifford Morse (right) of the Hastings City Police and Deputy Tony Stein of the County Sheriff’s Dept. Advertise Garage Sales in the Banner! �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 4, 1991 Viewpoints Live music absence sorely felt at parade By the time this edition of the Banner reaches readers' hands, the Fourth of July extravanganza in Hastings will have come and gone. The celebration is an example of a community at its best, working together for a common goal while paying attention to the good things and the little things that make the quality of life in Hastings and Barry County what it is. Spearheaded by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce was the morning parade to honor Operation Desert Storm troops and the ceremony afterward to dedicate a monument at the courthouse. Planners made sure the festivities would not interfere with the celebrations going on later in the day in the Old-Fashioned Fourth of July at Charlton Park. This spirit of volunteer cooperation is essential in making a celebration like this work. Just about everything was set to go off without a hitch - except perhaps for one thing. Conspicuous in its absence was live music from the Hastings High School marching band, which would have been that extra touch to make the day even more special. Instead, parade watchers were urged to bring transistor radios tuned to WBCH-radio, which would play appropriate patriotic and festive music. With the audience tuned to the radio station, the music could be provided in a different way. This story reached the national airwaves when Paul Harvey talked about it recently, noting that Hastings, Michigan, had to artificially play music for a Fourth of July parade. Though he certainly did not intend it to be so, Mr. Harvey's comments have resulted in a national embarassment for this community. Somehow, a much more aggressive effort should have been made to get the high school marching band involved in the parade. Granted, school is out on July 4, but it is not in session in late August when the band marches in the Summerfest parade. Though many youngsters may be elsewhere on vacation right now, perhaps enough of the legions could have been rounded up. And while it is true that many of the kids hadn't picked up an instrument since school let out, there are several patriotic tunes that they can play without a lot of practice because they've been required to perform them many times before. Not having the marching band in the parade essentially left the schools out of a positive process generated by community spirit. And the schools and community need to work together whenever the occasion warrants it, whether it be a local parade, a millage effort or a drive for new band uniforms. People from the community do a lot of valuable volunteer work on behalf of the schools. It would have been nice to have the schools do a little volunteer work on behalf of the community July 4. The schools should not assume that because something is happening in the summer they need not be involved. Most of the plans for this parade were being made before school was out. It seems that the kids' participation could have been recruited aggressively sometime in late May or early June. Obviously, it's too late to do anything about the lack of live music at the July 4 parade in 1991. But something should be done in the future to make sure something like this doesn't happen again. Advertise your families GARAGE SALE in The BANNER Reach that important WEEKEND BUYERS MARKET! (wStings Banner) Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President Stephen Jacobs Treasurer ‘Columnist’ urges a return to honesty, decency Editor's Note: The following was submit­ ted to the “South Jefferson Street News, ” which in the June 25 edition of the Reminder noted that June 25 was National Columnists Day. The ad encouraged anyone to write a column, show it at Bosley Pharmacy and then have it submitted to the Banner for publishing consideration. In the interests ofhonoring National Col­ umnists Day, this column, by Elizabeth L. Smith of Lake Odessa, is being offered here as a sort of “Reader’s Notes:’’ By Elizabeth Smith The sun is up, there’s a snowy hued haze a few miles over the south; The banty hen and her six young peeps are being royally entertained and fed by the birds six foot over their heads, forking bird seed and a cracked com mix, down to the chicks below. The birds care more for their chicken friends, than human beings do for their counterparts at times. As I sit here, backing across the road at the neighbor’s beautiful field of ripening wheat, I’m thinking “What in the world has happened to old-fashioned honesty and decency?” We’ve just come thru a war that I never felt was needed, or called for, at least not for us to get into! It seems, we’ve suddenly become involv­ ed in the business of every country in the world! Saddam Hussein is a despot of the worst sort! . Politics is dirty business, whether it be in Cuba, Russia, the Middle East, or the United States. Dishonesty seems to be the watchword these days. It’s okay as long as you don’t get caught, it seems. But how in time do we expect our kids and grandkids to grow into law-abiding citizens, with the Sunumics, etc., pulling all sorts of nutty capers? There’s so much crap going on in business, in religion, in schools, in every walk of life. Have we reached a point of no return? Are we so involved in every other country’s business that we have no time left to tend to our own? We’re so busy loaning money to other countries to be "Mr. Nice Guy,” that were neglecting what we should for the poor and illerate of our own country. Shouldn’t our citizens be given some extra consideration for a change? Crime is all out of line, and law enforce­ ment people are often as guilty as the peo­ ple they are trying to catch! Where does it all stop? Your guess is as good as mine! This world as we know it, isn’t going to go on forever, and it behoaves every one of Public Opinion^ - Letters us, to be the very best person or citizen, that we can possibly be! We have the power, with God's help, within us, to turn the tide and see decency and honestry once again become ideals and goals for our coun­ try. We can begin right here in Barry County. July 4 stands for independence. You all know your history (we hope, anyway). If also stands for patriotism! And what is patriotism? Go see what Mr. Webster has to offerin his time! Have a safe and sane holiday and be sure to visit Lake Odessa’s Art in die Park, and Michigan’s first fair of the season! By Elizabeth L. Smith Lake Odessa, MI A variety of views on the day To The Editor. Re: the Banner of May 29: I wonder if Donald C. Clinton will have the same views when he’s out of school 50 years? Does Hastings still have fast-pitch softball or a baseball team representing the city? A thing of the past? Congressman Howard Wolpe was in town for rededication of the courthouse. I haven’t seen a tax he didn’t like. Milk prices to farmers arc down. I have the view that Country Fresh and a few other big distributors are making money off the backs of their customers. Hastings has a bad reputation when it comes to what rental property owners think of the overhead and regulations pushed on them by rules of the Housing Authority. What grinds me is that a lot of people in authority would have a rough time running a business to begin with. They get at the trough and feed at tax­ payer’s expense. Bigger government is their aim; load the taxpayer with taxes. Where is the low-income housing in Hastings? It’s all torn down. Today, I wouldn't rent to welfare recipients without a guarantee of rent paid. I’ve been hung out to dry too many times in the past. It doesn’t take too many cases of tenants moving out in the middle of the night leaving you with rent due, bill at store and a mess of bedbugs. Hastings radio just said there would be no band at July 4 celebration honoring Desert Storm soldiers and Marines. Maybe Mayor Gray could drum up some participation here instead of England. I hope Hastings didn't have to finance of that trip. Donald W. Johnson Middleville Editor’s Note: Mayor Mary Lou Gray’s trip was not financed with any public money. Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. 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"For the adults, it (seat belt use) is their choice, but children need to be belted.” "I think people should buckle up. I have two lit­ tle girls I have belted all the time." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 4, 1991 — Page 5 Woodland News by Catherine Lucas Woodland Lions Club met Tuesday evening at the “BamsmeUs Room" of the Woodland Townhouse. Two of the 1991 scholarship recipients, John Yonkers and Randy Bennett, were special guests and were given trophies that had not yet arrived when this year’s scholarship checks were awarded earlier in June. Matthew De mood was unable to attend the dinner. Les Yonkers, outgoing Lions Club president, was particularly pleased to award the scholarship trophy to his grandson, John, during the meeting. Yonkers also presented a Lions Club pen to the Rev. Bob Kersten, who has been a faithful member of Woodland Lions Club for the four years he has pastored at the Woodland and Welcome Comers United Methodist chur­ ches. Kersten was transferred to the Vermontville-Gresham churches last week and was in the process of moving from the Woodland parsonage, so he could not stay for the entire meeting. Mike Stone, Regional Lions Club chair­ man, and his wife were also guests. Stone spoke to the club about some Lions Club ac­ tivities. He thanked Yonkers and Clyde Shoemaker for the excellent leadership the Woodland Club has enjoyed the past year. Stone encouraged the Woodland Lions to continue to support the used glasses collec­ tion. He had been on some trips where these glasses were distributed and felt they were a great blessing to the poor people in such areas as Lenares, Mexico. He also talked about the other work done by the “Sight First" pro­ gram, including treating people in Mexico, Haiti and Guatamala for glaucoma, vitamin A deficiency and the “river illness," all of which cause blindness. Before Stone could install the 1991-92 of­ ficers, a replacement for Bob Kersten, who had been elected first vice president, had to be selected. Kersten said he would transfer his Lions Club membership to the Vermontville club. Cliff Mattson nominated George Speas, who was then elected to the position. Duane Musbach was installed president, Clyde Shoemaker remains club secretary, George Schaibly treasurer, and Art Meade Tail Twister. Bob Crockford again was in­ stalled as Lion Tamer. The club discussed plans for a steak dinner in Herald Classic Park July 27. AU tickets for this event will be pre-sold. They will be available from club members this week. The club also voted to make a supplemen­ tary donation to the Woodland Girls Softball League as both car washes the girls had plann­ ed were rained out. Cliff Mattson reported about the Michigan State Convention he had attended. Before the club adjourned, G.R. McMillen introduced his guest, his brother, Don McMfllen, who is president of the Pontiac Lions Club. Lee King, who lived on M-66 near Woodland for many years and now lives at Forresthill, La., flew into Lansing June 20. She first visited with her daughter and grand­ sons, Mary King, Daniel, Andrew and John Everett, who live near Mason. She met another daughter, Terry King, and her family from Mancelona, at Evart, where they enjoyed a family picnic. Grandsons Lucas and Zachary Dalton also came to the picnic. King stayed with her sister, Drouscella Halsey, in Charlotte during her time in Michigan. She came to Woodland Monday and visited with Marguerite Baitinger and Annemarie Othmer, and the three had lunch in Lansing. On Tuesday, King saw Iris KeUogg, Dirk and Beverly Velte, visited the Townehouse and Lykins Welding Shop in Woodland. That night she had dinner in Grand Ledge with her sister-in-law, Caryle Lord. On Wednesday, she picked up Annemarie Othmer, Marguerite Baitinger and Cathy Lucas, and the three traveled to Grand Rapids, where they had lunch. Thursday she turned in her rented car and flew back to Alexandria, LA. Kilpatrick Camp Kids held a spaghetti sup­ per Wednesday evening, which was a super success. They served 140 people. All pro­ ceeds go towrad sending 11 children to Camp Living Waters later this summer. Clyde and Dorene Shoemaker and Josie Hicks were the adult supervisors while Carrie Randall, Telitha Dunklee, Christie Hicks, Leslie Hicks, Paige Foley, Jason Dufont, Julie Bowerman, Casie Rogers and Addi Radcliff served the dinner. The group has also taken orders for in­ dividual pizzas, which will be delivered this weekend, and sold candy bars to earn the necessary funds for camp. Hildred Hesterly had visitors at Thomapple Manor last week. Josephine “Laycock, Betty McCurdy, Lucille Raffler and Florence Begerow also visited Emil Baitinger and Chalmer Miller of Woodland while they were at the facility. Betty McCurdy was able to see her cousin, William Hecker, too. Bruce and Janet Petsche of Chicago were exploring Western Michigan with their son, Tim Petsche, and his fiancee, Vicki Morin from Alto. Both are students at Michigan State University. They discovered Woodland and stopped to investigate the animals on the roof of the Townehouse when they got into a conversation with Joyce Weinbrecht. She told them to go around in the alley and see the "elephant that flew” during a recent wind­ storm. He is awaiting repairs. They later came into the Townehouse, where they met Cathy Lucas, who was having breakfast, and the Townehouse crew. They enjoyed seeing all Leo’s many collections, the back “Bamsmells” room decorated with saws and bam equipment and the newest room paneled with wood all cut from one maple tree and decorated with pictures of old Woodland scenes and sights. The young couple said they will be married at Bay Pointe Restaurant on Gun Lake in August, and they enjoyed seeing Leo’s Townehouse and the other old buildings in the village of Woodland. Vem ami Barbara Meyers returned from a two-week vacation trip recently. They visited their oldest daughter. Sue Peters, and her hus­ band and six children in Trainer. Pa. While they were in Pennsylvania, they saw the Lan­ caster area and Gettysburg. They later visited their other daughter, Teresa Jenkins, her hus­ band and two children at Wilmore. Ky. Last Monday, 22 Lakewood United Methodist "Keenagers" met at church and car pooled to Lansing, where they had dinner and attended a concert at Wharton Center. Michigan State University. Several reported they enjoyed the outing. Kilpatrick United Brethren Church had a youth service Sunday morning. Solos were sung by Beth Speas and Paige Foley and sermonettes were delivered by Mike Marstellar and John Yonkers. After church. Hildred Chase, Lucile Brown, Bonnie Norton and Evelyn Goodrich enjoyed dinner at a restaurant in Nashville. The Rev. Chris Schroeder, now of the Sun­ field United Methodist Church, and his wife. Carolyn, spoke at Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday evening. The Schroeders plan to go to Vienna. Austria, and work with Grace Church, an English-speaking church composed of many people from the Philippines and Africa, as well as some from England and Ireland and Biblical Education by Extension (BEE). They have visited the area and the groups previous­ ly. BEE sends ministers to eastern European countries from Vienna for short periods of time on a regular schedule. This program was started to train ministers in Iron Curtain coun­ tries in secret before the area opened up. The Wayne Musbach was Installed at 1991-92 president of the Woodland Lions Club at a dinner last week. Randy Bennett and John Yonkers received Lions Club scholarship trophies from Woodland Club President Les Yonkers, who Is Johns grand­ father. Matthew Demond was unable to attend, but will receive his trophy at another time. method was found to work so well that is it now being continued openly. The Schroeders plan to leave as soon as they have secured the necessary financial sup­ port. They will leave two daughters, Christie and Rebecca, in college in Michigan and take the two young children, Katharine and David, with them. During the program, Carolyn, Christie and Becky played a piano, cello and violin trio, "People Need The Lord.” After, both Chris and Carolyn told why they are going, the family (except David) sang "Lord, Here Am I.” The Rev. Schroeder showed a 15-minute video about BEE, in which the eastern Euro­ peans asked for help in their Christian development and evangelism. John Waite, his wife, Cindy, and son, Michael John, are now staying at the home of his parents, Dick and Joyce Waite. The younger Waite family attended Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday morning. John is the young historian who wrote the Lake Odessa History Book published by the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society in 1987. He also was previously historian of Lakewood Methodist Church. Young Waite hopes to.find a job and a home for his family so they can stay in Michigan permanently. He has been in Florida for the past few years and his wife is from Florida. The four daughters of Frank and Wilma Townsend held a picnic-barbecue open house at the home of Peggy and Ron France in Woodland Township June 22 to celebrate their parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. The other daughters are Pamela Mix and Shelly Steward of Woodland and Barbara Bosworth of Sunfield. All the grandchildren and great­ grandchildren also participated in the celebration. It rained all day, so the between 200 and 250 guests had to be fed indoors, but everyone enjoyed the party, including out-of-state guests Larry and Betty Wieland from North Manchester. Indiana. Sm WOODLAND NEWS, Pag* 7 66 Reaching the TOTAL Barty County Market every week Is a... TALL ORDER We do it EACH WEEK of the year. The Reminder Maple Valley News Sun and News Lakewood News The Hastings Banner Hwve MH repreieMwfl're twH: HD GRAPHICS MBtlCAIIORS (616) 945-9554 Blood. What Every American Should Know. 1. Each year four million Americans depend on blood transfusions. 2. 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Sale prices on regular priced merchandise effective through Saturday Intermediate markdowns may have been taken on original priced merchandise Reductions from original priced merchandise effective until stock is depleted Percentages off represent savings on regular or original prices, as shown Sale Starts Thursday, July 4th, 1991 jurenney Fashion comes to life"1 OPEN JULY 4th • 10 am-3 pm Friday 10 am-8 pm; Saturday 9 am-5:30 pm �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 4, 1991 OFFICIALS...continued from page 1 "Like all communities we are faced with financial problems," he said. "Police and fire services are problems we have to deal with. Although the fire department is on a volunteer basis, it is still a problem. We can’t finance the police department to the extent that is needed. We can't afford to put as many officers on the road as we need to have available." Andrews, a 12-year township resident and a substitute teacher for area schools, ran for the supervisor's post in the 1980 election, but lost to Reck. He served on the Township Zoning and Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals for several years. Earlier this year, he was named deputy supervisor when Reck, Vickery and Emig became targets of a recall attempt Armintrout, a real estate agent with Classic Realty of Hastings will receive her Level I state certification within six months of her appointment as township assessor, which was official June 30. The township assessor is required to have at least Level I state certification based on on its state Equalized Value, which now stands at $49 million. When the township’s SEV reaches $52 million, Level II certification will be required. After fulfilling pre-existing obligations, Armintrout officially will assume her duties as assessor July 8. Armintrout has been on the Township Planning and TLoning Board and the Board of Review since 1974. Though she resigned from the Board of Review in April, she continues to be a member of the Planning and Zoning Board and was named deputy treasurer last December. Andrews will receive an annual salary of $9,000 as supervisor and Armintrout will collect $10,500 annually as the assessor. Vickery's successor will receive an annual salary of $11,500. MURDER...continued from page 1 1990, Haight evaded questions about the Schoonmaker death, according to Michigan Slate Police. Sentenced to 5 to 7 1/2 years prison in 1986 for second-degree attempted criminal sexual conduct, Haight was held in the Muskegon Slate Prison. During the two-week trial in Barry County Circuit Court, defense attorney David Dim­ mers repeatedly objected to testimony about Haight's previous convictions. Neither Haight nor Dimmers made any statement before sentencing at Thursday's proceedings. "He indicated he was innocent in this mat­ ter," Dimmers said. "We feel badly about the conviction." Asked several times if he wished to speak to the court, Haight twice replied: "I have no comment." The two-week trial began May 20. Attor­ neys presented 30 witnesses and introduced more than 65 exhibits in the case. The seven-woman, five-man jury deliber­ ated for over 90 minutes May 31 before ad­ journing for the weekend. The panel returned the following Monday morning and met all day before returning a guilty verdict that af­ ternoon. Haight signed papers last Thursday request­ ing a court-appointed attorney to help him appeal the conviction. NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE ATTEND SEFft'ICES Hastings Area HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 904 HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, (The Bible Church) Father Leon Pohl, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confes­ sions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. Terry Lane (at Starr School Road). Philip R. Colburn, Pastor. Church phone number is 945-2170. if no answer, call 945-3355. Saturday services ore: Sabbath Schoo) at 9:20 a.m. (for all ages), and Worship Service at 11:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting meets each week on Tues­ day, 7:00-8:00 p.m. A fantastic Vacation Bible School is planned for Sunday through Friday, July 14-19. 6:30-9:00 p.m. - crafts, felts, stories, refreshmenu, ac­ tivities, books, lots of firn for ages 5 through 13 years. Church Board meets Tuesday, July 9, at 8:10 p.m. Sunshine Bands at Thomapple Manor on Sabbath, July 13, 4:00 p.m. Special Vesper service to close the Sabbath, July 13, 8:30 p.m. All are invited. Bring Your Bible. 600 Po./cll Road, 1 mile East of Hastings. Oir Motto: "The Bible, the whole Bi­ ble, and nothing but the Bible". Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. for al) ages. Morning Worship. 10:30 a.m. Thursday 7:30 prayer meeting and softball for the youth. Camp Christian July 8-12 for youth 9-18 years old. Cost $70. Pastor Emeritus. Rus Sarver. Phone 945-9224. Every Sunday is Friend­ ship Day. way. James Lcitzman Pastor. Sun­ day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour, 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m., Services for Adults. Teens and Children. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Cotant. choir director. Sunday morning 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.. Morning Worship; 4:45 p.m., Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m., Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road, Hastings, Michigan, Junes A. Campbell, Pastor. Sunday School HASTINGS FIRST UNITED 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ METHODIST CHURCH, corner ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery of Green and Church Streets, Philip provided. Sunday Evening Service L. Brown, Pastor. Church phone at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 616/945-9574. Summer Morning 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ Worship 9:30 a.m. (nursery itten- ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); dam). Barrier free building with Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz elevator to all floors. Broadcut of (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or worship service over WBCH AM- Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); FM at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Adult Bible Study - no age limiu. Wednesday, and Thursday Nar­ cotics Anonymous 12:00 noon. Wednesday Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Saturday Co-Dependents Anonymous 9 a.m. Saturday. June 15 — Goodwill Class Poduck/Social 6:00 p.m. Sunday, July 7 — Message "Feed My Children," by guest speaker, Richard Doezema, Conference Hunger Committee Chairperson and Interpreter for U.M. Commit­ tee on Relief, having traveled to Senegal, Africa, Nicaragua. El Salvador, Honduras, India and Bangladesh — a dynamic speaker with a challenging message.m. Tuesday, July 9 — Hi-nooners pic­ nic Fish Hatchery Park, 12 noon. Wednesday, July 10 - Serendipity Bible Study. 9:00 a.m. Thursday, July 11 — Bazaar Workshop Cay Perry home 9 a.m. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings, Michigan, G. Kent Keller, Pastor. Eileen Higbee, Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday, June 9 - 9:30 Morning Worship Service. Nursery provided. Broadcast of this service over WBCH-AM and FM. Mon­ day, June 10 - 7:30 Session Meeting. Tuesday, June 11 - 7:30 Deacons Meeting. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD, 502 E. Bond. Hastings. Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. 948-2529. Sunday Schoo! 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser­ vice — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Proscription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hosting* and lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings, Ml 49058. Pastor Robert Kersten. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974. Worship Services Sunday, 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. 4-H meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesdays, 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers, 801 Barber Rd., Hastings. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. James R. Barrett. Asst. Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service, Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00, Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7: 00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Prycr meeting; 8:15 p.m., Adult Choir pracice. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton, Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. July 7 - 8:00 Holy Communion; 9: 15 Church School (all ages); 10: 30 Holy Communion. Thurs­ day, July 4 - 8:00 AA. Saturday, July 6 - 9:00 Organ Lesson; 8:00 NA. Monday, July 8 - 6:00 Pos. Par. Tuesday. July 9 - 6:30 Soft­ ball. Wednesday. July 10 - 7:00 Stephen Supp. Middleville Area MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH, 314 E. Mun Si.. Middlevilie. Ml. Phone 765-3073. Traditional Latin Mass 4:30 p.m. every Sunday. Confession and Rosa'y 4:15 p.m. Delton Area OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6547 Lacey Rd.. Lacey. Mass: Sunday 8: 30 a.m. ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC .CHURCH, 11252 Fiona Rd. Delton. ^Masses: Saturday. 5:00 p.m.; Sjnday, 11 a.m. ’ Hostings FLEXFABINCORPORATED of Hastings CHURCH OF GOD, 7th DAY, Banfield, Michigan. Services 10 a.m. each Saturday. Call 671-4100. NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS or Box 42, Bedford, Mich. 49020. Member F.D.I.C. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S., Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11: 00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broodway ■ Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" - 11B 5. Jellerson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan LeonardM. Vosburgh ) MIDDLEVILLE - Leonard M. Vosburgh, 86 of Middleville passed away Tuesday, July 2, 1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Vosburgh was bom October 5, 1904 in Ross Township, Kalamazoo County, the son of Manley C. and Lola M. (Mercer) Vosburgh. He was raised in Calhoun County, Battle Creek and attended Calhoun County Schools. He was married to Clara I. Allerding August 1,1949. He was employed at Clark Equipment as foreman for 23 years and also worked for Calhoun County Road Commission 12 years. Mr. Vosburgh is survived by his wife, Clara I. Vosburgh; a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Marjor­ ie) Cook of Fort Myers, Florida. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 5 at the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville with Pastor Bruce N. Stewart offi­ ciating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Battle Creek. Memorial contributions may be made to the Love Inc. of Hastings. ( Darrell Gene Slaughter ) HASTINGS - Darrell Gene Slaughter, 34 of 208 West Grant Street, Hastings, passed away Thursday, June 27, 1991 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Slaughter was bom July 19, 1956 in Grand Rapids, the son of Ralph and Sue t (Molette) Slaughter. He was raised in the Grand Rapids area and attended schools there. He was married to G. Linda Weatherwax on November 9, 1974. Came to Hastings in 1983 from Grand Rapids. Mr. Slaughter was employed as a construc­ tion worker from General Labor Union #1165. Mr. Slaughter is survived by his wife, Linda; one son, Darrell R. Slaughter and one daughter Lesslie Slaughter both of Hastings; mother, Sue Slaughter of Hastings; one brother. Dennis Slaughter of Hastings; two sisters, Christine Slaughter of Grand Rapids and Brenda Bekker of Dowling; mother and father-in-law, Darlene and Gerald Weatherwax of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 30, at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Steven Reid officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. JuneL. Wallace ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ ( Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Satur­ day Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9: 30 a.m. BEDFORD TOWNSHIP - June L. (Slyfield) Wallace, 66 of Bedford Township, formerly of Nashville passed away Tuesday, July 2,1991 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. Mrs. Wallace was bom June 1, 1925 in Alma, the daughter of Clyde and Hattie (Chapin) Sly field. She moved to Battle Creek in 1985 coming from Nashville where she had lived for nine years. She graduated in 1943 from Alma High School, also graduated from Alma College with a bachelor degree in Elementary Education. She had a teacher career in Grand Rapids, substitute teacher 10 years and had taught kindergarten at Maple Valley Elementary School in Nashville, retir­ ing in 1988. She was married to Jack Wallace on Novem­ ber 14, 1970 in Vermontville. She was a member of MEA, Michigan Teachers Association and MESSA (Michigan Education Special Services Association) Sundown Squares square dance club. She enjoyed working on crafts, flower gardnening and traveling with her husband. Mrs. Wallace is survived by her husband, Jack; five sons, Michael Barrette of Charlotte, Ronald Barrette of Phoenix, Arizona, Joseph Barrette, of Rockford, Robert Barrette of Battle Creek, Bryan Wallace of Coalmount, Tennes­ see; five daughters, Catherine Atherton of Indianapolis, Indiana, Christine Carrigan of Lansing, Cynthia Gilson of Vermontville, Marjorie Goins of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Charlotte Barrette, of Charlotte; 16 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father in 1951; mother, May of 1991; sister, Mary Jane Hamilton in 1981. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 5 at Bachman Hebble Funeral Service with Reverend Leon W. White of Pennfield Presbyterian Church officiating. There will be a private burial. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Q Sylvia W. Harshman NASHVILLE - Sylvia W. Harshman, 56 of 423 Kellogg Street, Nashville, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 1991 at her residence after a long illness. Mrs. Harshman was bom October 14, 1934 in Robinson, Illinois, the daughter of William and Ruby (Dugan) Wiman. She was raised in Robinson, Illinois and attended schools there. She came to Nashville in 1970 from LaPorte, Indiana. She was married to Dan Harshman on May 31, 1965 in Truman, Arkansas. She was a homemaker and enjoyed crochetting, sewing, cooking, reading and collecting bells. Mrs. Harshman is survived by her husband, Don; four sons, Ed Laymance and David Lamance both of Nashville, Henry Laymance of Illinois, Mike Laymance of Michigan; two daughters, Lois Miller of Pennsacola, Florida and Rebecca Kelly of Nashville; many grand­ children; five sisters, Joan Bowen of Truman, Arkansas, Jean Brackeen of Wesley, Arkansas, Sue White of Maryville, Tennessee and Judy VarSandt and Patricia Keaton both of Fort Smith, Arkansas; three brothers, James Wiman of Truman, Arkansas, Bill Wiman of Nashville and Tom Wiman of LaPorte, Indiana. She was preceded in death by daughter, Sherri Laymance in 1990, mother and father William and Ruby Wiman. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 29 at the Nashville Church of the Nazarene, with the Reverend Alan Mettler officiating. Burial was at Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be „,ade to Sylvia Harshman Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home. ______ Helen Manchester______ Q Carl Edward Trimble Sr. DELTON - Carl Edward Trimble, Sr., 61 of 390 Cordes Road, Delton, passed away Sunday, June 23, 1991 at his home. Mr. Trimble was born September 26,1929 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of William and Marie (Livingston) Trimble. He attended Kala­ mazoo Centra) High School. He was married to Elsie Garrison on February 21, 1945. Mrs. Trimble was owner operator of Modem Septic Tank Engineer Inc., Kalamazoo, which he founded in 1945. Mr. Trimble lived in the Richland, Delton area for the last 30 years. He loved fishing, hunting and restoring old cars. Mr. Trimble is survived by his wife Elsie; a daughter, Mrs. Allen (Debra) Spicer ofDelton; a son Carl E. Jr„ and Linda Trimble of Rich­ land; three grandchildren, Troy Irving of Delton, Jason Elwell of Delton and Amanda Trimble of Richland; his sister-in-law Randy Jenney of Delton; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one daughter Sheila Elwell in 1981. Funeral services were held June 26 at Trues­ dale Ansell Funeral Home with Reverend Melvin Raab officiating. Graveside services were at Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery, Kalamazoo. Q Lester E Wright j CHARLOTTE - Lester E. Wright, 68 of Charlotte, passed away Monday, July 1,1991 after a lengthy illness. He was a farmer in the Eaton County area and was employed at Aluminum Extrusions in Charlot­ te for 30 years until redrement in 1984. He was a former fireman for the Village of Vermontville until 1966. Mr. Wright is survived by his wife, Bonita (Shance) Wright; son and daughter-in-law Gary and Patti Wright; two daughters and sonsin-law, Brenda and Mark Friar and Teresa and Robert Lea; nine grandchildren all of Charlot­ te; parents Don and Veda Wright of Charlotte; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty and Vern Gilding, Esther and Raymond Grant, both of Charlotte, Phyllis and Stan Bothwell of Ludington, Patricia and Max Butler of Eaton Rapids; three brothers, Dewane Wright and Wendall Wright, both of Vermontville and Larry Wright of Charlotte. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 3, at the Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Reverend Edwin Visscher officiating. Burial was in the Gresham Cemetery. ( J John H. Hemming, Jr. DELTON - John H. Hemming, Jr., 72 of 10056 Cobb Road, Delton passed away Satur­ day, June 29, 1991 at his residence. Mr. Hemming was bom January 21,1919 in Detroit, the son of John and Amy Hemming. He was married to Shirley Wing in 1946. He was on the Board of the Barry County Human Society and was a Navy World War II Veteran. Mr. Hemming is survived by his wife, Shir­ ley; a son and daughter-in-law, John and Maureen Hemming of Woodland; two daught­ ers and sons-in-law, Betty and James Gibson of Royal Oak and Donna and George Caracostas of Kanton; seven grandchildren; one sister, Olive Dopp of Royal Oak. He was preceded is death by a brother, Stanley. At Mr. Hemmings request, cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 6 at St. Johns Episcopal Church in Royal Oak. Memorial contribution; may be made to the Barry County Human Society. Arrangements were made by the Cremation Society of Michigan in Kalamazoo. James Wotherspoon ) EDWARDSBURG - James Wotherspoon, 87 of 69138 Gateway Drive, Edwardsburg, Michigan, passed away Saturday, June 29 at his residence after a brief illness. Mr. Wotherspoon was born October 7,1903 in Scotland, the son of Robert aol Jean Wotherspoon. He was raised in Kirkcaldy, Scotland. He came to the United States at age 27. He lived in Detroit for several years before moving to Hastings in 1968 to 1987 then moving to Edwardsburg. He was married to Mary Marie Mead on February 19, 1938 in Detroit. Mr. Wotherspoon was a retired lineman and supervisor for 23 years with General Motors Hydromatic in Ypsilanti. Before that he was a manager for A&P Store in the Detroit area. He was a member of the Edwarsburg Presbyterian Church. Mr. Wotherspoon is survived by his wife, Mary; daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Edward Gardner of Edwardsburg; one grand­ daughter, Jill Gardner. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tues­ day, July 2 at Paul E. Mayhew Funeral Home, Edwardsburg with Reverend Steven E. Howarth, pastor of the Edwardsburg Presbyte­ rian Church officiating. Burial will be in Edwardsburg Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Edwardsburg Presbyterian Church. J HASTINGS - Helen Manchester of Gun Lake passed away Tuesday, June 25, 1991 in Hastings. Mrs. Manchester was born in Allegan Coun­ ty on May 11, 1920, the daughter of the late Seth and Hazel (Myers) Grinage. She was married to Ed Manchester. He preceded her in death in 1985. Mrs. Manchester is survived by two child­ ren. Brenda and her husband, Michael Hayward of Delton and Eddie Manchester of Gun Lake; four grandchildre n, Wayne and his wife, LeAnn, Glen and Ann Hayward and Amber Manchester; one great-grandson, Thomas Seth Hayward; two brothers and six sisters, Harland and Merlin Grinage, Dorothy Tooker, Virginia Carpenter, Rolene Vroma, Donnabelle, Riley, Vera June Vaughn and Marjorie Quinn; n any nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Garina Grinage. Funeral services were held Friday, June 28 at the Marshall-Gren Golden Rule Funeral Home, Plainwell with Father Kurt Fish of St. Francis Episcopal Church of Orangeville officiating. Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery, Wayland. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Hospice. (Elsie N. Kenyon) NASHVILLE - Elsie N. Kenyon, 76 of 203 Philadelphia Street, Nashville passed away Sunday, June 30, 1991. Mrs. Kenyon was born October 22, 1914 in Nashville, the daughter of Ansel and Nellie (Spelman) Kinne. She was a lifelong Nashville resident She graduated from Nashville High School. She was married to Ronald Kenyon April 20, 1935 in Nashville. She was a homemaker who enjoyed quilt making. She was a member of the Nashville Church of the Nazarene for over 50 years. Mrs. Kenyon is survived by her husband, Ronald; sons, Richard of Ft. Stockton, Texas and Jack of New Carlisle, Indiana; grandsons, Mark of Niles, Dean of Tampa, Florida, Jack Kenyon Jr. of Vallejo, California and Cun of New Carlisle, Indiana; four great grandchil­ dren; sister, Agnes Weaks of Hastings; sister­ in-law, Irene Kenyon of North Port, Florida; a brother-in-law, Gordon Kenyon of Hastings, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ben and Lois Kenyon of Nashville. She was preceded in death by brothers, Earl and Pele and a sister, Mabel. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 5 at the Maple Valley ChapelGenther Funeral Home with Reverend Alan Mettler officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nashville Church of the Nazarene. Q James A. Osis J HASTINGS - James A. Osis, 75 of 770 Easl River Road, Hastings, passed away Sunday, June 30, 1991. Mr. Osis was born on January 24, 1916 in Hastings, the son of John and Ida (Haight) Osis. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1936. He was in the United States Army from 1942-46. He was married to Mabie M. Snodgrass on June 18, 1956. He was employed as a bookkeeper for the former Newton Lumber Company. Also work­ ed for Barry County Lumber, retiring in 1981. He was a member of the American Legion and Hastings Elks. Mr. Osis is survived by his wife, Mabie of Hastings; one niece. He was preceded in death by one brother, Robert in 1987. Respecting his request there will be no funeral services. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. Q Robert Allan Angus______ j TENNESSEE - Robert Alim Angus, 34, of Shelbyville, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, June 25, 1991 al Cincinnati, Ohio. Mr. Angus was bom on January 17,1957 in Battle Creek, the son of Ivan and Yvonne (Ahrandt) Angus. He was married to Kimberly Sue Holt. He was employed as maintenance supervisor at the Commercial Drivers Institute, Murfrees­ boro, Tennessee. Mr. Angus served in the United States Army for nine years. Mr. Angus is survived by his wife Kimberly; two daughters, Amanda and Stephanie Angus at home. Parents Ivan and Yvonne Angus of Masaryktown, Florida; grandmother, Mrs. Mildred Angus of Bellevue; four brothers, Richard of Bellevue, Roger and Randolph of Dover, Tennessee. Russell of Marsaryktown, Florida; two sisters, Ms. Robin Rushin of Masaryktown. Florida and Mrs. Jim (Rebecca) Kirby of Bellevue; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, June 28 at Cowen-Smith Chapel In Shelbyville, with Reverend Gayle Threlkeld officiating. Burial was at Willow Mount Cemetery, Shelbyvil.e. NEWS trrote shared with a friend who’s near orfar! SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Call... BANNER 948-8051 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 4, 1991 — Page 7 Legal Notices MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Carl Ainsworth and Mary Jone Ainsworth to Barry County Lumber Company Mortgagee, dated September 7. 1989, and recorded on September 14. 1989, in Liber 488. on Page 190. Barry County Register of Deeds Office. Michigan, on which Mor­ tgage there is claimed to be due on principle, escrow and interest at the date hereof the sum of Five Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-six and 41/100 (5,456.41) Dollars plus interest at twelve (12%) percent per annum from June 1. 1990. Under the power of sale contained in said Mor­ tgage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided noticed is hereby given that said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the Mortgaged premises, or some port of them, at public sale, at the East front door of the Barry County Cour­ thouse. Hastings, Michigan at 2:00 o'clock p.m. on Friday. July 19. 1991. Said premises are situated in the Township of Ir­ ving, County of Barry. Michigan, and are described Scott Bloom Scott Bloom joins practice O’Keefe-Hammond exchange wedding vows Shanna Kay O’Keefe and Timothy Alan Hammond were united in marriage during a candlelight ceremony March 16 at the First Church of God in Hastings. During the ceremony, the couple had their daughter. Amber Marie, dedicated by the Pastor, Dan Whalen. Shanna is the daughter of Ronald and Bon­ nie O’Keefe of Hastings and granddaughter of Doris Jones of Winter Haven, Fla. Tim is the son of Claude and Marie Ham­ mond, grandson of Orville and Georgia Ham­ mond and Gwen Turner, all of Hastings, and the late Ralph Turner. Roslyn Pierson, friend of the bride, served as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Jill Rhodes, friend of the bride, and Jode Taylor, cousin of the bride. Russell Hammond, brother of the groom, was best man. Groomsmen were Scott Tonkin, friend of the groom, and Ron O’Keefe, brother of the bride. Ashly Pierson, daughter of Steve and Roslyn Pierson, served as flower girl. Ring bearer was Caleb Case, son of Bruce and Wendy Case. Marilyn Storm, cousin of the groom, pro­ vided music. Judy Sarver and Denny Myers, friends of the family, were vocalists. Dave and Arlene Tonkin, friends of the couple, served as master and mistress of ceremony and Jeanna Taylor, cousin of the bride, at­ tended the guest book. After the ceremony, a reception was held at the Barry County Expo Center. The couple spent their honeymoon in Florida and now reside in South Haven. Unable to attend this joyous occasion was Scott O’Keefe brother of the bride. He was originally to serve as an usher but was called into active duty and was sent to Saudi Arabia where he served for two months in Operation Desert Storm. Lammerses to mark 50th wedding anniversary Elmer and Hilda (ncc Phillips) Lammers were married July 12, 1941, at the Martini Evangelical Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. Their children. Linda, from St. Paul, Minn., and Ron and Mo and granddaughter Cory of Gilberts, III., will host an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. July 13 at the Hastings Elks Lodge #1965, E. Woodlawn Ave., followed by a reunion of relatives and friends from out of town at their home, 2143 Lower Lake Road. No gifts, please, just drop in at the Elks. Hunger interpreter to visit local church Martin-Hanks announce wedding engagement Walter and Jeanette Martin of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Bernice, to Daniel Hanks Jr., son of Daniel and Paula Hanks Sr. of Muskegon. Bernice is a graduate of Michigan State University. Dan has attended Muskegon Community College and is currently attending Grand Rapids Community College. A May 16, 1992 wedding is being planned. Woodland News continued from page 5 Freelan-Cross announce wedding engagement The proud parents of Lisa Freelan and Clark Cross, are pleased to announce their engagement. Clark, a graduate of Lakewood High School and Lisa, a graduate of Maple Valley, presently reside in Lake Odessa. An Aug. 31, 1991 wedding is being planned. Area Birth Announcements: BOY, bom June 4th to Randy and Patti Miller and sis, Ashley welcome Adam Randall. 10 lbs. 10 ozs. Proud grandparents are Earl and Helen Miller and Merle and Nell Welcher. Drs. Walton and Bloom are pleased to an­ nounce the addition to their practice of Dr. Srott Bloom beginning July 1st. Dr. Bloom, the son of Dr. and Mrs. Bard Bloom, received his bachelor of science degree in chemistry from Muskingum College in Ohio and then at­ tended four years at the College of Optometry at Ferris State University, recently com­ pleting an internship at Battle Creek Veterans Hospital. Although Dr. Blooms’ training covers all aspects of optometry including refraction, pathology, low vision and contact lenses, Drs. Walton and Bloom feel Scott will complement their practice because of his strong ihterest in pediatric optometry and vision related learn­ ing disabilities. Dr. Bloom is a member of the Michigan Optometric Association, the American Op­ tometric Association and the contact lens sec­ tion of the American Optometric Association. - Dr. Bloom will be taking patients at both the Hastings and the Gun Lake offices. Dick Doezema will be the guest speaker for the 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship service Sunday at Hastings First United Methodist Church, corner of Green and Church Streets, with his message, "Feed My Children." Doezema is a retired lieutenant colonel from the Marine Corps and lives at Lowell with his wife, Barbara. They are members of Snow UMC, which has led the West Michigan Conference for, several years as the church with the highest per member giving to world hunger. Doezema is chairman of the Conference Hunger Committee, a member of Conference Council on Ministries, the Grand Rapids Hunger Committee and Area Hunger Walk Committee. As an interpreter for the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), he has visited UMCOR hunger projects in Senegal, Africa, and has gone to Nicaragua, El Salvardor and Honoduras to learn about peace and justice issues in those countries. In 1980 he led a group from the West Michigan Conference to India and Bangladesh to see first hand the work of UMCOR. Everyone is invited to come to the Methodist Church for the program. The Rev. Carl Litchfield and his family, wife Geri, daughter Karen, age 12, who will be in the eighth grade at Woodland School, and son, Carl Scott age 9, who will be in the fourth grade at Woodland School, were mov­ ed by van into the Woodland United Methodist parsonage Saturday. The Litchfields, who also have a married daughter, Leslie, recently served at Sears, between Reed City and Clare. The parsonage barely had time for the dust to settle between the time Rev. Bob and Carol Kersten left and the Litchfields arrived; so no redecorating could be done for the new family by church members. However, the parsonage and the church recently have had a new well installed, so the Litchfields should be welcomed to a Woodland parsonage without major problems. Several Woodland couples participated in the Civil War re-enactment of the seige of Vicksburg at Charlton Park over the weekend. Harold Stannard spoke about the Civil War at the church Sunday afternoon. Nell Stannard and Doris Niethamer were hostesses at the Bristol Inn that afternoon, and Willis and Barbara Dalton worked in the hard­ ware store. Tom and Doris Niethamer went to the Bat­ tle Creek Balloon Races Friday. Tom enjoyed seeing the B-1 bomber, the stealth fighter and the “Wart Hogs” (tank busters) on display from Desert Storm. He said the stealth fighter was a very unique airplane. They watched more than 100 balloons laun­ ched, and said it was “just real fun.” BOY, Eric Thomas Boulter bom June 17 to Mark and Debra Boulter of Hastings. Time: 1:27 p.m. Weight: 9 lbs. GIRL, Michael and Susan Kempf are proud to announce the birth of their daughter. Natalie Sue, bom May 30th at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Ann Arbor. She weighed 7 lbs. 7 oz. and was 21 inches long. Grandparents are Bob and Jane Shoemaker of Lake Odessa and Nancy and Clyde Wellwood of Manchester. BOY, Michael Cody Mennell bom June 10 to Tina and Ron Mennell of Hastings. Time: 4:41 p.m. Weight: 9 lbs. 9'4 ozs. and 21 Vt in­ ches long. BOY, Adam James bom June 12 to Sarah and Michael Campbell of Lake Odessa. Time: 9:07 a.m. Weight: 5 lbs. I5M ozs. and 19'4 inches long. That part of the Northwest 1 /4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 15, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Irv­ ing Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at a point on the West line of said Northeast 1 /4 at a point South 0 degrees 23* 30" West 851 feet from the North 1/4 comer of said Section, thence South 0 degrees 23' 30" West 327.99 feet to a point 132 feet North of the Southwest comer of said Northwest 1 /4 of the Nor­ theast 1/4, thence South 89 degrees 52' 18" East 660 feet parallel with the South line of said Nor­ thwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, thence South 0 degrees 23’ 30" West 132 feet, thence South 89 degrees 52* 18" East 660.15 feet to the Southeast comer of said Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, thence North 0 degrees 19* 21" East 463.01 feet along the East line of sold Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 to a point 851 feet South of the North line of said Section, thence South 90 degrees West 1319.60 feet to the place of beginning. Sub­ ject to a right of way for highway purposes over the West 33 feet thereof. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed In accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 11, 1991 BARRY COUNTY LUAABER COMPANY, Mortgagee By: Jeffrey L. Youngsma Its Attorney Property Address: 5898 Woodschool Rd. Freeport, Michigan, 49325 Drafted by: Jeffrey L. Youngsma Sigel, Hudson. Gee and Fisher 607 North Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058 (616)945-3495 (7/11) RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Please T-«ke Notice that the Zoning and Planning Commission, will conduct their third quarterly 1991 meeting. WHEN: Wednesday, July 10, 1991 at 7:30 PM WHERE Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Ml. All interested persons are Invited to be present, or may submit their comments in writing at, or prior to Qie above time and place. Rutland Charter Township Zoning and Planning Commission By Phyllis Fuller. Rutland Charter Township Clerk 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 616-945-2194 891*9239 795-7803 State of MfcWgan Sth Judkial Circutt PUBUCATfON^ANC^NOTlCE OF FRIEND OF THE COURT ANNUAL STATUTORY REVIEW PUBLIC NOTICE ANNUAL REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE RECORD OF THE FRIEND OF THE COURT Under Michigan law the chief circuit judge an­ nually reviews the performance record of the Friend of the Court. The review will be conducted on or about August 1, 1991. This review Is limited by law to the following criteria; whether the Friend of the Court Is guilty of misconduct, neglect of statutory duty, or failure to carry out the written orders of the court relative to a statutory duty, whether the purposes of the Friend of the Court Act ore being met: and whether the duties of the Friend of the Court are being carried out in a man­ ner that reflects the needs of the community. Members of the public may submit written com­ ments to the chief fudge relating to these criteria. Send your written comments, with your name and address, to: Hon. Richard M. Shuster. 220 West (7/4) State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. Plant Location 2290 N. Patterton Rd. Middleville, Mich. 49333 OLVERINE PAVING, Inc. INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... V • Individual Health • Farm • Group Health Business • Retirement Mobile Home Personal Belongings ,Li,e Rental Property Z_A \ * Home \ • Auto Motorcycle s.£9 oP CDteman/laEfKy JIM, JOHN, DAVE, ot 945-3412 - PRIME Office Space FOR LEASE PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Estate File No. 91-20581-SE Estate of MAURICE J. SOIEM, Deceased. Social Security No. 373-20-9348. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest In the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On June 25. 1991 at 10:00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings, Michigan, befdro Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing was held on the petition of Susan Shook a/k/a Suzanne Shook requesting that Susan Shook a/k/a Suzanne Shook be appointed personal represen­ tative of the Estate of Maurice J. Salem who lived at 532 Sheffield Rood. Battle Creek, Michigan and who died on April 17, 1991; and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated July 7, 1987, bo admitted to probate. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the personal representative or to both the probate court and the personal representative within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice Is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing cf re.ord. June 28, 1991 PATRICK S. HIRZEL, P C. (P23884) 835 Golden Avenue Battle Creek. Ml 49015 963-8484 Susan Shook a/k/a/ Suzanne Shook 732 Sheffield Rood Battle Creek. Mi 49017 (7/4) 721-3822 ORDER TO ANSWER Filo No. 91-180-DO KELLY LYNN STARK, Plaintiff DENNIS WAYNE STARK. DEFENDANT Bruce W. Gee (P23696) Attorney for Plaintiff 607 N. Broodway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 At a session of said Court, held in the District Courtroom in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, this 21st day of June. 1991. PRESENT: Honorable Richard M. Shuster This matter having come before the Court pur­ suant to the Motion of Plaintiff, and the Court be­ ing otherwise duly informed in the premises, now, therefore. , IT IS ORDERED that Dennis Wayne Stark. Defen­ dant in the above entitled cause. In which Plaintiff seeks a Judgment of Divorce from the bonds of matrimony, shall file an Answer or take other ac­ tion permitted by law or Court Rule on or before the 30th day of July, 1991, by filing an answer or other appropriate pleadings with the 5th Circuit Court, 220 W. Court Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, and that should Defendant foil to take such action, a Default Judgment will be entered against her for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed in this case. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED ANO ADJUDGED that a copy of this Order shall be published once each week in the Hastings Benner for three consecutive weeks and a proof of publication shall be filed in this Court. Richard M. Shuster. District Judge Drafted by: SIEGEL. HUDSON, GEE & FISHER 607 North Broodway Hastings, Ml 49058 (7/18) YOUR COMPANY CAN BENEFIT FROM PRESCREENED INTERVIEWS WITH JOBLINE HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: A job seeker sees the following ad in one of our papers ... FULL TIME OFFICE ASSISTANT Word processing and payroll experience helpful. For more information call 948-4460 and enter the extension number below. 1,000 Sq. Ft. 1225 State St. (Next to McDonald’s) 616-451-4349 or 616-949-7510 GIVE IT A CALL! If you feel your company can benefit from this service, call Brenda at... 945-9554 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 4, 1991 Judge signs clean-up order on Nashville case by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer The clock has begun ticking on Sidney Green’s allotted time to clean up his R & F In­ dustries property at 230 South Main St., Nashville. Barry County Circuit Judge Richard Shuster last Wednesday signed an order that will compel Green to clean up the premises within 60 days or face a SlOO-a-day fine for the next 60 days. If the property still is not in compliance, the village then has authority to clean up the premises and assess the costs as a lein against the property. Shuster’s action came after hearing a challenge to the proposed order he had issued earlier last month. Green’s attorney, James Witzel of Witzel and Dimitriou of East Lans­ ing. had objected to Shuster’s June 7 ruling on TK school contract talks underway Contract negotiations are under way between the Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education and teachers’ union. Key issues, according to both sides, are wages and benefits, * ’site-based management’’ and “least restrictive environments.” A big difference in this year’s bargain­ ing talks is the presence of Rich Bailhe, a labor relations consultant from the Michigan Association of School Boards, who was contracted by the TK Board. The teachers’ union is being assisted by Lany Thompson, Michigan Education Association representative. The MASB consultant said he is op­ timistic about chances for hammering out a new pact. the case, saying in part that the defendant "believes that the said proposed Order ex­ ceeds the scope of this Court’s determination." The matter was resolved Wednesday in judge’s chambers in a conference between Shuster, attorney Steven Flood of Witzel and Dimitriou, and Nashville’s attorney Jeffery V. H. Sluggett of Clary, Nantz, Wood, Hoffius, Rankin & Cooper of Grand Rapids. The parties then moved to the courtroom, where Shuster signed the order in the presence of two village officials. President Ray Hinckley and Trustee Forrest Burd. "The only change in the judge’s original order is to grant Sgt. Gene Koetje authority to tag any items that do not need to be removed (from the property),” said Hinckley. As Nashville’s police chief, Koetje issued the original citation to Green in 1986 under a newly-adopted village ordinance regulating storage of dismantled or inoperable motor vehicles, boats, machinery, equipment and parts. After nearly five years of legal wrangling in criminal court, during which Green was twice ordered to jail but granted work release, the village commenced civil action, seeking authority to clean up the property at the ex­ pense of the owner. After sentencing in 1988, Green removed several disabled vehicles from the front yard, but other vehicles and material remain at the sides and rear of the building. He claimed that some of the items were needed in his work, but the business currently is not in operation. Several proposals by Green to fence the pro­ perty in lieu of cleanup were rejected by village officials. Green reportedly is working out of state and was not present at the recent court sessions. Flea Market Thurs., Fri., Sat. & Sun. (July 4,5,6,1) Come Outfor... BREAKFAST Children ’s Circus “UNDER THE BIG TENT' 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. July 2 thru 6 at 2:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday July 6 and 7...and enjoy French Toast & Sausage Clowns • Poodles • Juggler FARMERS MARKU Friday * 10:00 AM tflONED Family Entertainment OW^.. bandstand NOW PLAYING at the DINNER THEATRE ‘Steel Magnolias’ TURKEYVniE USA 1893515W Mlle Rd., Marshall Reservations... 781-4315 ______________ Open Dally 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sundays 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Welcome Barry County Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coast Guard ...and Thanks for A JOB WELL DONE! This tribute to the men and women of our Armed Forces is provided by the concerned citizens who placed the Welcome Home Barry County Troops Billboard on the lawn of the Hastinqs City Hall. SPONSORS: Hastings Antique Mall DeDecker Advertising Spartan Enterprises UAW Local 138 Neil’s Printing Blair’s Pet Shop McDonald’s Restaurant WBCH Radio Miller Real Estate Cedar Roof Supply Hastings Manufacturing Employees Mosteller Graphics Barry County Lumber Barry County Rental Page's Bookstore VFW Post 7548 and 8260 American Legion Post 45 Barry County Chapter of the American Red Cross Americans for Freedom, Inc. And A HAPPY FOURTH of JULY to ALL OF BARRY COUNTY! Ann Landers Addict son ruins mother’s life Dear Ann Landers: You recently printed a letter from a mother who wanted to know how she could divorce or disown her drug-addicted 28-year-old son. I believe there are many of us who walk in her shoes. My problem has been going on for 20 years. My son was 13 when he started on marijuana. For the last five years he’s been using cocaine. I have made many attempts to get him out of my house and out of my life. I even told him that he is never to step foot in my house again. But he's still here. The pro­ blem is mine, I guess, because you can never stop being a mother, praying that some miracle will happen and that he will stop using drugs and be OK again. But it just goes on and on. Each payday it’s the same story. He spends every dollar on drugs. I kick him out of the house, and six hours later he’s back begging. I weaken and let him come home. He never thinks of money for food, gas or cigarettes. His whole life is drugs. Time goes on and we all get older, but nothing changes. There are no solutions to this problem until drugs are no longer available on every street comer of this country. My hearts goes out to all those people who have sopiebody they love on drugs. It destroyed my family. The only real solution is to “let go, and let God” and then try to save what is left of your life. — A.A., Warren, Ohio. Dear A.A.: I’ve heard your story dozens of times but I still can feel the pain of those who write. I realize what a difficult situation this is, but don’t give up hope. Organizations such as Families Anonymous and Toughlove have helped others in your situation. For informa­ tion, write to: Toughlovc, Box 1069, Doylestown, Pa. 18901; or Families Anonymous, P.O. Box 528, Van Nuys. Calif. 91408. Guys can be love-sick, too Dear Ann Landers: I was disgusted with that man who wrote, "Women will do anything to get married, including become pregnant, threaten suicide, change religions, abandon children, take on a second job, and pretend to enjoy sex when they get nothing out of it.” What kind of male fantasy is this? Bag it, will you? Not only is that statement unfair, it’s untrue. I’m no knockout, but when I was in high school, Dad had to kick boys off our porch every night. So. to these "plagued” mothers whose sons gel no rest because the girls are chasing them. I say grab a clue. Crushes are not about clinically insane, sex-hungry girls. And they sure as hell aren’t about how your son is the second coming. Be patient. Mom, I promise it will wear off. This constant yakking about how women are obsessed with men has driven me to the edge. Of course, females of all ages have been known to fall madly in love with some clown who couldn’t care less, but an equal number of young bucks (and old ones, too) go bananas over an empty-headed peanut-brain with a blouse full of goodies. Please, Ann, stop con­ tributing to a weary stereotype. It’s boring. U.M. Student in Ann Arbor. Dear Fed Up: Neither sex has a monopoly on being goofy in love, but my mail tells me that more women make fools of themselves over men than vice versa. OK, go ahead and be mad, but this is the way I see it. A message for July 4th Dear Ann Landers: I first read this stirring essay many years ago. It was written back in 1955 by Otto Whittaker Jr. of Roanoke, Va. I’ve taken the liberty of updating it slightly, and I thought your readers might enjoy it. — M.T., Foresthill. Calif. Barry County Marriage Licenses Kirk Alan Christoffersen. Colorado and Anne Elizabeth Paul. Colorado. William D. Yoder, Charksville and Kelly Rae Yarger, Hastings. Barry A. Lepper, Battle Creek and Jennifer Elaine Hill. Dowling. Nathan Uriel Yoder, Hastings and Kimber­ ly Sue Huizenga, Hastings. David E. Baker. Delton and Lenona Lynn Burton, Delton. James E. Williams, Delton and Pamela D. Havens, Hastings. Kerry Lee Lambert, Alabama and Lisa Kay Barr, Alabama. Donald Patrick Schullo, Hastings and Jerry Lee Frick, Hastings. Robert Leon DeForest, Marshall and Diane Susan Paavo, Delton. Robert Charles Scofield, Nashville and Angela Starr McKinney. Nashville. Philip Wesley Gabbard, Hickory Comers and Kimberly Kay Haines, Hi?kory Comers. Charles H. Collier. Wayland and Deborah Ann Patterson, Wayland. Richard W. Corey. Middleville and Diane B. Shope. Middleville. Bruce Allen Carpenter, Hastings and Cyn­ thia Ruth Kelley, Hastings. Douglas Brian Anderson. Nashville and Virginia Louise Verstrat, Nashville. Joseph Lee Baker. Woodland and Laurie Ann VanKooten, Woodland. Richard Merle Dawson, Dowling and Diane Lynne Collins. Dowling. Christopher Aaron Earl. Hastings and Diane May Rutledge, Hastings. Burr Hartcnburg, Nashville and Lynee Arleen Stampski. Nashville. Dear M.T.: Thank you for sending the perfect piece for this special day. Desert Storm has made us all more appreciative of our Army, Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard. America is walking tall again. I Am the Nation I was bom on July 4, 1776, and the Declaration of Independence is my birth cer­ tificate. The bloodlines of the world run in my veins, because I offered freedom to the op­ pressed. I am the nation! I am 250 million living souls and the ghosts of millions who have lived and fought and died for me. I am Nathan Hale and Paul Revere. I stood at Lexington and fired the shot heard around the world. I am Washington, Jefferson and Patrick Henry. I am John Paul Jones, the Green Mountain Boys and Davy Crockett. I am Lee, Grant, and Abe Lincoln. I remember the Alamo, the Maine and Pearl Harbor. When freedom called, I answered and stayed until it was over, over there. I left my heroic dead in Flanders Field, the rock of Corregidor, on the bleak slopes of Korea, in the steaming jungle of Vietnam and the desert sands of Kuwait. I am the Brooklyn Bridge, the wheat lands of Kansas, the granite hills of Vermont. I am the coalfields of the Virginias and Penn­ sylvania, the fertile lands of the west, the Golden Gate and the Grand Canyon. I am In­ dependence Hall, the Monitor, the Merrimac and the Challenger. I am big. I sprawl from the Atlantic to the Pacific — 3 million square miles of land throbbing with industry. I am more than 2 million farms. I an. forest, field, mountain and desert. I am quiet villages and cities that never sleep. You look at me and see Ben Franklin wall’ s down the streets of Philadelph: nis breadloaf under his arm You can see Betsy Ross with her needle. You can see the lights of Christmas and hear the strains of "Auld Lang Syne” as the calendar turns. I am Babe Ruth and the World Series. I am 170,000 schools and colleges and more than 300,000 churches where my people worship God as they choose. I am a ballot dropped into box, the roar of the crowd in a stadium, the voice of a choir in a cathedral. I am an editorial in a newspaper and a letter to Con­ gress. I am John Glenn and Neil Armstrong and their fellow astronauts who whirl through the spaces above my head. I am Eli Whitney and Stephen Foster, Tom Edison, Albert Einstein and Billy Graham. 1 am Horace Greeley, Will Rogers and the Wright brothers. I am George Washington Carver, Jonas Salk and Martin Luther King Jr. I am Longfellow, Harriet Beecher Stowe, W'alt Whitman and Thomas Paine. Yes, I am the nation and these are the things that I am. I was conceived in freedom and God willing, in freedom I shall spend the rest of my days. May I always possess the integrity, the courage and the strength to keep myself un­ shackled, to remain a citadel of freedom and a beacon of hope to the world. Confidential to my Sis in California: Happy birthday, Doll! What can you give the person who has everything? Ann Landers' new booklet. "Gems, ” is ideal for the nightstand or coffee table. "Gems” is a collection of Ann Landers' most requested poems and essays. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $4.85 (this includes postage and handling) to: Gems, c/o Ann Landers, P.O. box 11562, Chicago, III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $5.87.) COPYRIGHT 1991 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE, INC. Lake Odessa News: The fifth alumni banquet for graduates and teachers of Lake Odessa High School was held Saturday night at rhe cafeteria of Lakewood High School. More than 250 band registered. The meal was served by Frank Townsend and volunteers from Barry County Habitat For Humanity. Punch was served dur­ ing the hour before the meal as people milled about the room. Those on the program were George Speas, Claude Shellenbarger, Richard Winkler, Jean Schwarting, Peg Faulkner with her treasurer’s report, and Roger Coch run of Saranac. Beth Carpenter Tubbs gave die response for the M Class of 1941 and Hale McCartney gave the response for the Class of 1931. Others on the committee were Norma Stowell, Lucille Meyers, the Roger Hamps, Helen Hewitt. The program closed with group singing of "God Bless the USA,” and "Alma Mater" and "God Bless America." The strolling accordianist was Judy Spaulding Thome and ac­ companied the singing. The 50th anniversary of Roger and Bernice Hamp was observed at an open house at Cen­ tral Church’s Fellowship Hall with a large at­ tendance. Earlier their four sons and spouses and several grandchildren, plus great­ grandchildren, ’ attended church was the honored couple. Mrs. Laura Allen attended her daughter’s celebration, as did the bride’s aunt Edna George. Cheryl Normington of Denver, Colo, has been visiting her mother Edna George, and helping her settle into the new apartment for the two Lane sisters, Edna and Laura Allen. Chery! is a clinical psychologist. Friends of the Library will meet next week Tuesday, July 9, at seven in the Lake Odessa Library. The library is a busy place, with the children’s reading program in full force. Youngsters come in daily to collect prizes for books read. The prizes are awarded for the number of books read in their age category. Pink sheriffs badges, feathered items and even squirt guns are some of the prizes. Members of the Lake Odessa Fair Associa­ tion and their family members met at the fairgrounds Sunday for a work day and hot dog/hamburger roast with other foods shared at noon. Shutters were removed, signs put up. showcases and windows were washed and other chores were done. Several of the sales cents were in place by Saturday, and a few of the rides were being readied at the same time. Nancy Hickey and Bill Sutton have their committees in place for the bratwurst stand at Art-in-the-Park Saturday. Friends of the Library have a new banner to identify their sale spot toward the north side of the park. Eastern Star members will have their taco stand. Boy Scouts will sell souviakia. The Lady Vikes will have a food item for sale and Little League again will sell hot dogs. With food aplenty served all day, one can come and spend the day and leave with a full stomach. There is hourly entertainment and programs to entertain children, besides die dozens of crafts booths. $100 REWARD FOR ANV BASEMENT WE CANT DRV UP J.*A»' 1 BOO 7 B-OSOO Put a Strong Bank to Work for You! A Full Service, Hometown Bank. That’s Us! Rational ISEaNK of Hastings West State at / Gun Lake Office Broadway /12850 Chief Noonday Hastings, MI / Road MEMBER FDIC �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 4, 1991 — Page 9 From Time to Time... ; By Esther Walton c Logging on the Thornapple River In 1990, the Barry County Drain Commis­ sioner proposed to deepen, clean and widen the channel of the Thomapple River, in other words to make it a drain. The result was to lower that body of water by four feet. The Cole family, who owned Cole’s Resort at Cole’s Landing, Thomapple Lake, objected to the lowering of the lake level and took the matter to circuit court in 1902 and on to the Michigan Supreme Court in 1904. There, it was decided that “Thomapple Lake, being navigable and this drain being admittedly in­ tended to lower the ordinary level of the lake four feet, is forbidden by the statute.’’ In reading the case’s testimony, a wonder­ ful description of early logging down the Thomapple River emerged. This article is a summary taken from the case history of how, what and why logs were transported down the river; Thomapple Lake is an irregular body of water, covering (in 1900) an estimated area of about 700 acres of lake in the townships of Hastings and Castleton in Barry County. It is about three miles long and from one-half to three-quarters of a mile wide. The lake varies in depth from shallow water at its shore line to an estimated 40 feet at various places. Basically, the lake is a very wide part of the river. The lake has (and still has) two pronounced inlets on its upper and easterly end, one Mud Creek, flowing in from the northeast, and the other, the Thomapple River, flowing in from a more easterly direction. There are other smaller creeks of not so pronounced character flowing into the lake, such as High Banks Creek and Morgan Creek, which feed the waters of the lake. The Thomapple River runs from the lake in a westerly and northerly direction until it empties into Grand River at Ada in Kent County. In 1900, the river served serveral mill sites. There were also several boat launching sites that at first had been sites for launching logs into the river. In the testimony, the logging operations took place between the late 1860s and up to about 1889. Coles testified, “When we first came here, (a Mr.) Quimby ’run’ logs down stream from some source,... see (saw) them go through the lake and run from there into Grand River to Grand Rapids. Quimby (a small settlement down river) at that time had a mill. Quimby is about two miles and a half down the river from our landing. The mill was tun there about two years, and he bought logs and ran them through the lake... “I worked one season on the Thomappie River and one season on Mud Creek... I worked on the Thomapple River drive first from what is known as “Greggs Crossing’’... The logs were being floated for my brother­ in-law, H.D. Harley. On this drive there was about 107,000 or 100,000 feet, but the heaviest drive came off Mud Creek when they run two or three thousand million a year... “Mud Creek was the principal stream. Logs were floated down this creek for a number of years.’’ Cole described where the logs were launch­ ed. The main ones (launch sites) were named Dillenbecks and Gutchess. These logs were rafted down the river and down Mud Creek and into Thomapple Lake to Coles Landing. (There once was a sawmill near Cole’s Lan­ ding.) The Cole family member remembered the first drive he saw was in 1867 and the peo­ ple’s names, who were in charge of various drives. These people were Harley, Taylor Walker, Vester, Warren Dailey and Frank Baurer. Mr. Cole was asked if there was a "boom,” which was a barrier made of a chain of floating logs enclosing other floating logs. He said, “Yes, it was a good size boom and it was there about six or seven years and the logs that went in the boom were taken up from Mud Creek and the Thomapple River." Mr. Cole described one log drive: “We started this drive in March, we run the logs down there in the freshet (when the snow melted and the river rose) that spring. The logs were not in the river but we rolled them in after the ice broke up. We did not roll them in at the high water flood because if it went in the ice, they would have went in themselves at the bridge and it was not high enough to ran the logs..." In describing die time it took, “It took us a week or ten days, seven or eight days from the time we started to drive the Jogs until they reached the lake. It probably didn’t take as long to drive them on the Thomapple as on Mud Creek, but pretty near as long." When asked when the last logs were ran down the river, he replied, "eight to ten years ago,” which would have been as late as 1888 to 1890. One farmer named Dillebeck testified he owned and lived on a farm along Mud Creek. He said he know about rafting logs down Mud Creek and in Thomapple Lake. He also remembered Mr. Quimby and Mr. Harley owning saw mills, saying, “Mr. Quimby ran logs down this creek and the length of the lake for three or four years and Mr. Harley about the same length of time. Mr. Harley floated logs after Mr. Quimby, I think he began the same season Mr. Quimby quit.” When asked to stale how many feet of logs, the farmer said, “They used to buy logs at my place and I used to scale them, and they bank­ ed them on my grounds. There was a good many thousand dollars' worth every season. I know there used to be acres of my land covered, probably seven acres sometimes 20 deep with logs, and these logs were ail floated down the creek and across the lake to Quimby where Quimby ran the mill. When asked how the logs were floated to the mill, he replied, “These logs were not tied together and ran in a raft, they were ran loose with the exception of a few that were put together and we called ‘dead heads’ to raft, and these logs were ran down this stream generally at high water in the spring... "The only time logs would be ran down the river would be in the spring. If the water went down before they got the logs in the lake, they would have to wait for another freshet. At no time no lumbering is (was) done on Mud Creek or the Thomapple River and no logs floated.” H.A. Lathrop, who lived near Morgan and Thomapple Lake, testified about running logs down the lake. He said, “I helped to put the logs where they rolled them in the stream. The roil-way was at Dillenbeck’s... These logs were R.D. Harley’s. His mill was located at Coles Lan­ ding, or where the resort is... These logs were boomed right by the mill in front of Cole’s premises. When asked about the size of the boom, Lathrop replied, “I should judge they would cover two acres of ground in the boom.” Lathrop also remembered logs being floated in the (Thomapple) river and where they came from. He replied. "Yes. I hauled logs there with a team to the banking grounds and also the mill and these logs were put in at Stacy’s landing about two and a half miles above the lake. Floated down the river and from there they were taken to Coles’ Landing, the Harley lan­ ding on the boom was where the sawmill was. by Cole’s, about two miles from the mouth of the river...” Lathrop gave a detailed description of loading and hauling logs for the saw mills. One time he hauled logs over the river’s ice to the mill. He also recalled drawing log across the railroad bank up to the saw mill. Lathrop described how they loaded the logs on to trucks: “We had a (flat bed) car that was heavily loaded with iron, they ran down the truck into the lake and they got the logs directly over the cars and they started the car, it caught the log and took it up along in the mill." (It would be most interesting to know what kind of power was used to start the car. A good guess would be steam power.) Mr. Feagles, who lived in Castleton Township, used his team of horses to drag the log to the river. His comment about the later years explains why logs were no longer floated down the river. He said, “Of later years, since the timber has been cut off along the shores and vicinity, there has not been any floating down the river.” He went on to explain, "I worked with my team. There was a great many of these logs wouldn’t float and then we drew them from down the river. We didn’t draw any (logs) down Mud Creek, but down the river, we drew a great many from there by land, and there was a great many drawn in the winter time across the lake. “Harley’s Mill was situated about ten rods from the steam boat dock that the Cole brothers (now have). I don’t remember how many years ago that sawmill was there; it is 28 years (1876) since I hae done any work and help draw logs to the mill and the mill must have been there seven or eight years after that.” Later on his testimony, he related. “I would think logs could not be driven down this river in ordinary water that we have in the summer time. The log that I drove down were driven in the early spring. High water continues from two to three weeks in die spring... I think it was about 24 years ago since the last logs were rafted down the river." Another witness described the types of logs that would not float. “I drew the largest logs from Stacy’s Lan­ ding that would not float in the river, that NOTICE Of ANNUAL MEETING Of BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD Of EDUCATION The Annual Meeting of the Barry Intermediate School District Board of Education will be held Wednesday, July 10, 1991 at the Board office, 535 West Woodlawn, Hastings, Ml at 7:30 p.m. John R. Fehsenfeld, Secretary Barry Intermediate School District Board of Education The log boom at Thornapple Lake was at the end of the lake, near where Chartton Park is today. were up there and loaded, drawing these logs from out of the woods and we helped put them in the river. And when we come home nights, we used to fetch a load of them logs and rock elms that would not float, some butt logs, the other butt logs besides rock elm were oak. The way I account for the fact that some of these logs, oak logs, would sink and some would not of the same kind, is that you take some kinds of lumber and some is heavier than others. These rock elm will go to the bot­ tom as quick as they are rolled in the stream.” Taylor Walker testified about one ran: “His (Quimby) drive started about Nashville somewhere, I cannot tell exactly where. The circumstance that fixes this is my mind is that I drove down through there, and he lore the dam out at Nashville to get his logs through. There was no shoot and he tore it (the dam) out...” Walker explained how to float logs that would sink, “We pu» many of the logs in rafts to get them to the mill. The size of the raft would depend on the number of logs we wanted to put in. 1 have rafted such logs as these on the Thomapple River and would make a raft for as many logs as you wanted to put it. If you had three logs, you would make a raft to put three logs in. I have built rafts for five or six logs, that were the heaviest logs that would not float. In order to get them so they would float when joined together, you put two lighi logs on the outside, that would float them..." Strong described the booms: “These logs belonging to Quimby were boomed right across from the mill in Quimby. The logs ex­ tended up the river towards the lake.” Later in the testimony is an elaboration on booming logs: “I never helped draw the logs out of the creek and to the mill at any lime. I have taken them out of the lower end of the river and boomed them there and drawn them to the mill because there was no current through the lake. The log ran right down into the lake from the river. We took them out of the river, they were boomed at the end of the lake, then there was a boom made in the lake. He (Harley) run them into and drew them in th: mill. This boom was made where the river empties into Thomapple Lake. About a mile or two from the mill we made a boom at Lhe head of the lake in front of the river and drew them down with some boats to get them down. One witness described ways of moving logs by capstan and boats: "We used to use a capstan (a device con­ sisting of a vertical cylinder rotated manually or by motor) to draw the logs down. They were put in a boom at the head of the lake and then ran a capstan three or four feet and kept towing them that way until they got the steam boat and they used that a good deal. I guess they used the steam boat every spring until they quit towing logs, which were rafted and towed with the steamer. “They used to tow between four and five hundred thousand feet of logs down there and would make two or three trips. They towed down what they could take handily from 150 to 200 (logs). They drew these logs sometimes with a capstan and would take it out three or four feet from the logs and use it as a windlass to take up the rope. They threw the anchor to the capstan down in the lake. The capstan was built on a platform...” In Strong’s testimoy, he gave the amount of his pay : “I helped to ran these logs down with a pike pole. I think I got twelve shilling a day. I won’t say now, but what it was two dollars. I know it was more wages than I got anywhere else.” Strong also described “riffes” (a sandbar or rocky shoal): “There are riffes that stop the logs and the won’t go down. The water over the riffes in a freshet is from three to four feet deep. In ordinary seasons you could not ran logs down there. You can walk across it some places and some places not over the shoe tops.” The testimony was more than 500 printed pages of information. In future articles, other kinds of information will be presented. sales^hele WANTED H Part-Time Evening Retail f PREMIUM CUSTOM ~ >5 p.m. to 8 p.m. or flexible, experience in lumber not necessary. Apply in writing to ... DENTURES COMPLETE DENTURE IMMEDIATE DENTURE UPPER DENTURE PARTIAL DENTURE BARRY COUNTY LUMBER *695 '425 •395 I *425 "All iwlh ond moierials used mwf the high itondordt set by the American Dental Ass n. *Our on premises lab provides individual * efficient service. •Free denture consultation A examination. P.O. Box. C. Hastings. Ml 49058 Stack Insurance Agency, Inc. 128 W. Mill St., Hastings 616-945-9568 (616) 455-0810 •l.D. Himebough DOS •D.D. White DOS •G. Mancewkx DOS 2330 44th St.. S.E., Grand Rapids We’re only silent until you need us for. Homeowners • Firmowners • Automobile • Business and Com­ mercial • Boatowners and Yacht • Workers' Comp Insurance. Hastings Mutual Insurance Company We're only silent untH you need us. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hoot­ ing of July 29, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. in the Annex Con­ ference Room. Couhty Annex Building at 117 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. The subject of the public bearing will be the consideration of the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended. Mop Change A-8-91 Request to redone property in Sec. 6. Orangeville Township on Harmony Drive (See at­ tached map). COMM AT A PT IN CEN OF HWY 242.35 FT. N & 148 FT E OF CEN OF SEC 6-2-10 & RUNNING TH S 88 DEG 38' E 60 FT FOR THE TRUE PO6 OF THIS DESC. TH CONT S 88 DEG 38' E 220.5 FT, M OR L, TO W L OF HWY KNOWN AS HARMONY DRIVE IN fu.i__ PLAT OF MATTESON POINT. TH NLY AL W LI OF HARMONY DRIVE 148 FT. M OR L. TO THE EDGE OF A LAGOON. TH N 88 DEG 38' W 220.5 FT ALONG EDGE OF LAGOON TO A PT DUE N OF PT OF BEG. TH S 148 FT M OR L TO POB. PP#08-l 1-006-012-00. All the above mentioned property is located In Barry County, Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon the amendment either verbally or In writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. The amendment of the Barry County Zoning Or­ dinance is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W. State St., Hastings. Michigan between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed L'etween 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday. Please phone the Barry County Planning Office at 948-4830 for further information. Nancy L. Boersma. Barry County Clerk The Shaded Area is the proposed area for rezonlng from RL-1 to RL-2 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 4, 1991 ’91 HHSgrad gets into the swing of things, with some help from friends Hastings wins tennis opener over Middleville by Todd A. Tubergen Sports Editor Like many youngsters his age, Todd Nickerson always wanted to participate in sports. Not for competition's sake, but simply for the fun of it. But because he was bom without a right arm, Nickerson found that participating with his classmates was not only difficult, but also dangerous. So it came as no surprise that when his draf­ ting teacher Don Smith brought up the sport of golf in casual conversation, Nickerson became intrigued by the prospect of playing. Smith then got the idea to construct a special set of clubs that Nickerson could use. He brought the concept to shop teacher Wayne Brody, who then helped his classes complete the special set, which is complete with two woods, four irons and a putter. The original clubs were donated by the Storrs family, owners of Riverbend Golf Course. “I never really thought about playing golf before,” Nickerson said. “But I told (Smith) I'd love to try it if he could make it easier for me.” Nickerson wears a prosthesis, a type of ar­ tificial limb, on the arm. The shop class took the original clubs and hollowed out the shaft. 1991 Hastings High School graduate Todd Nickerson tests out his new custom golf clubs Tuesday afternoon at Riverbend Golf Course. The clubs were built by his classmates In shop class. They then inserted a threaded rod inside, which enabled them to use a cap screw that would easily fasten the clubs to the prosthesis. Nickerson recieved his new sticks at River­ bend Tuesday afternoon. He promptly headed for the first tee to give them a try. "Golf is a sport that I can play without hur­ ting anyone,” he said. "I guess I arrived at golf by process of elimination. It’s pretty hard to play baseball or basketball carrying five pounds of steel." After giving the new clubs a try, Nickerson recieved some gift certificates from the course so he can get in some practice rounds. He even gave his telephone number to Brody, so they get get together over the summer and head out onto the links. In addition to the set of clubs, Nickerson’s classmates made him a special steak knife so he can cut his own meat without help. Nicker­ son said that while the clubs are nice, he would really enjoy the knife. Hastings High School Principal Steve Har­ bison summed up the project nicely. “The neat thing about this is that it was kids at school doing something to help one of their classmates,” he said. "They went above and beyond what they had to do, and that is really special.” Boating safety is no accident By John M. Robertson, Chief MDNR Fisheries Division Recreational boating is among America's favorite outdoor pasttimes — it’s been estimated that more than 60 million Americans “take a cruise” on the nation’s waterways every year. Whether it’s boating done with fishing or waterskiing or simple pleasure in mind, about 16 million watercraft arc launched across the U.S. each year. Michigan, the Great Lakes State, traditionally leads the nation in the number of yearly watercraft registrations. But, for all of boating's fun, there’s a somber side as well. Every year, more than 1,000 Americans are killed in boating ac­ cidents, and tragically, thousands more are in­ jured. As many as fifty deaths occur each year in our state alone along with some 200-plus serious boating-accident injuries. The need for an awareness of boating-safety skills is GOLF RESULTS: Hasting* Country Club Men’* Monday Hight Golf League —BLUE DIVISION— MATCH RESULTS 7-01... B. Wigrtum 42*4; B. Wi*rsufn 46-4; D. Goodyear 52-4; E. Mathew* 42-4; W. Nitz 42-4; L. Kormodl SOU; B. Cook 46-4; D. Goodyear 52-0; J. Coleman 47-0; A. Johnson 48-0; T. Dunham 52-0; G. Cove 51-0; D. O'Connor 41-0; J. Kennedy 48-0; B. WIersurn 43-4; B. Wiersum 42-4; D. O'Connor 40U; J. Jacobs 38-2: W. Nitz 45- 4; L. Komsadt 56-4; D. Jarman 49-0; G. Gahan 48- 0; D. Jarman 48-0; J. Rugg 42-2; J. Ketchum 46- 0; R. Newton 49-0. STANDINGS.. J. Jacobs 38; D. O'Connor 36: B. Wiersum 28; J. Coleman 22; E. Mathews 20; J. Rugg 20; A. Johnson 19; G. Cove 17; W. Nitz 16; R. Newton 16; T. Dunham 16; D. Jarman 14; L. Kornsodt 14; T. Sutherland 12; B. Cook 12: D. Goodyear 12; H. Bottcher 11; J. Kennedy 9; J. Ket­ chum 7; G. Gahan 5. PAIRING FOR 74)8 BACK NINE... A. Jnhr.son vs. J. Coleman; J. Rugg vs. R. Newton; G. Cove vs. J. Jacobs: L. Kornsodt vs. E. Mathews; D. Goodyear vs. W. Nitz: J. Ketchum vs. D. Jarman; H. Bottcher vs. J. Kennedy: D. O'Connor vs. B. Cook; T. Sutherland vs. B. Wiersum. crucial. The Michigan DNR’s Law Enforcement Division says the two most common viola­ tions of boating safety practices among the angling public are 1) overloading — putting too many anglers in too small a craft; and 2) standing up in the boat — whether when shif­ ting position or landing a catch. Veteran DNR Marine Safety officer James Martindale cautions that either unsafe situa­ tion could result in the craft’s capsizing or swamping. Should that happen, sadly, drown­ ings may well occur. Sgt. Martindale adds that too few people appreciate the dangers ot nor know just how cold the water is during these early months of the boating season. Cold water brings about a rapid loss of body heat and extreme confusion spelling even more drowning potential. Happily, there are a few things you can do to increase your personal level of boating safety: 1) take a boating safety course offered PAIRING FOR 7-08 BACK NINE... Cooklin/Memb Dropped vs. G. Lawrence; R. Stanley vs. P. Siegel; L. Perry vs. C. Morey; J. Hopkins vs, G. Etter; B. Young* vs. D. Jacobs; D. Garrett vs. G. Powers; M. Pearson vs. D. Hall; Cook/Memb Dropped vs. G. Gathers; G. Bauer vs. H. Burke; P. Lubieniecki vs. Memb Never Assigned. -SILVER DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 7-01... J. Plank 46-3; G. Pratt 42-4; D. Gauss 46-4; D. Brower 46-1; J. Hubert 574); G. Begg 46-0; D. Bradford 45-2; T. Hording 42-4; M. Miller 43-4; R. Stoddard 49-2; P. Loftus 51-0; R. Dawe 49-0. STANDINGS... M. Miller 32; G. Pratt 29; R. Dawe 28; J. Plank 27; P. Mogg 24; J. Laubaugh 22; P. Loftus 18; T. Krul 18; J. Hubert 17; T. Harding 17; D. Beduhn 16; T. Cleveland 16: D. Brower 16; R. Stoddard 15; D. Bradford 14; C. Guy 13; G. Begg 12; D. Gauss 11; I. Englehart 7; 0. Welton 4. PAIRING FOR 7-08 FRONT NINE... R. Stoddard vs. J. Laubaugh; G. Pratt vs. D. Gauss: D. Brower vs. T. Krul; L. Englehart vs. J. Hubert; G. Begg vs. D. Beduhn; D. Bradford vs. P. Loftus; T. Harding vs. D. Welton; C. Guy vs. R. Dawe: T. Cleveland vs. by any of a number of organizations; 2) carefully observe nautical “traffic” rules, signs and signals; 3) always wear a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) commmonly known, for obvious reason, as a ‘lifejacket"; 4) keep your boat shipshape by making sure all equip­ ment is in working order; 5) be an alert “defensive boater”; 6) know how to swim — two out of three drowning victims don’t; 7) avoid mixing booze and boating; 8) know what to do in an emergency. The DNR’s Sgt. Martindale stresses the im­ portance of wearing PFDs no matter how strong a swimmer yon may be. He estimates that as many as 80 percent of Michiganders drowned in the past 25 years wouldn’t have perished had they been wearing a proper PFD. As sound an arguement as you’ll ever hear for life jackets. Boating can be lots of fun — there’s no de­ nying that fact — but, always bear in mind, safety is no accident. M. Miller; P. Mogg vs. J. Plank. —WHITE DIVISIONMATCH RESULTS 7-01... J. Northouse 51-3; J. Northouse 51-4; C. Guttenden 47-4; D. Hoekstra 48-4; S. Spencer 52-4; B. Masse 44-1; D. King 48-0; R. McMillan 48-0: J. Schnockenberg 50-0; G. E. Brown 57-0; J. Northouse 51-4; R. Wilcox 43-4; L. Hensley 55-2; R. Teegardin 48-4; G. E. Brown 57-0; D. Baum 46-0; N. Gardner 42-2; G. H. Brown 54-0. STANDINGS... R. Wilcox 30; M. Dimond 27; J. Northouse 25; C. Cruttenden 23; J. Schnockenberg 22; L. Hensley 20; J. Toburen 19; D. Baum 18; F. Markle 18; S. Spencer 17; D. King 17; R. McMillan 17; B. Masse 16: R. Teegardin IS; N. Gardner 15; D. Hoekstra 14; T. Drumm 14; G. E. Brown 13: G. H. Brown 12: T. Alderson 8. PAIRING FOR 7-08 BACK NINE... D. King vs. F. Markle; 8. Mass* vs. D. Hoekstra; C. Guttenden vs. N. Gardner; G. E. Brown: J. Schnockenberg vs. L. Hensley: J. Northouse vs. D. Baum. R. Wilcox vs. T. Alderson: J. Toburen vs. G. H. Brown; T. Drumm vs. R. Teegardin; S. Spencer vs. R. McMillan. And they’re off... -GOLD Dt VIS ION­ MATCH RESULTS 7-01... J. Walsh 47-4; L. Lang 42-4; G. Ironside 41 -3; H. Wattles 41 -0; D. Foster 44- 0; B. Vonderveen 44-1; J. Fisher 37-3; L. Lang 42-4; B. Miller 43-4; D. Bowers 39-1; D. Loranger 46-0; B. losty 464). STANDINGS... D. Loranger 30; L. Lang 29; B. losty 23; A. Froncik 23; B. Miller 22: J. Walsh 22; G. Holman 20; R. Miller 19; G. Hamaty 18; B. Vonder­ veen 18; J. Fisher 16; B. Stock 15: G. Ironside 15; J. Panfil 14; H. Wattles 14; D. Bowers 13; D. Foster 10; J. Wicker 8; J. Hoke 6; J. Walker 1. PAIRING FOR 7-08 FRONT NINE... R. Miller vs. D. Foster; 8. Vonderveen vs. J. Walker; B. losty vs. G. Ironside; J. Panfil vs. L. Lang; J. Wicker vs. H. Wattles; J. Walsh vs. G. Hamaty; A. Francik vs. G. Holman: J. Hoke vs. B. Stock; 8. Miller vs. D. Bowers. -RED DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 7-01... D. Garrett 49-4; L. Perry 41-4; c. Morey 58-4. G. Gathers 50-2; G. Power* 45- 3; P. Lubieniecki 49-4; Cooklin/Memb Dropped 49- 0; H. Burke 50-U; D. Jacob* 50-0; H. Burke 50-2; M. Pearson 56-1; J. Hopkins 51-0: R. Stanley 39-4; I. Perry 43-4; G. Bauer 49-2; G. Etter 56-4; B. Youngs 41-4; D. Garrett 49-0: Mem. Never Assigned 36-0: D. Hall 44-2. D. Garrett 49-0; P. Siegel 57-0. STANDINGS... P. Lubieniecki 33; G. Powers 29; G. Gathers 29; L. Perry 28; J. Hopkins 27; H. Burke 26; D Hall 25; B. Youngs 25; D. Jacobs 25; C. Morey 23; M. Pearson 23; R. Stanley 20; G. Lawrence 19; G. Bauer 18; G. Etter 16; P. Siegel 14; D. Garrett 12; Mem. Never Assigned 4; Cook/Memb. Dropped 2; Cooklin/Memb Dropped Some of Michigan's top harness horses will be competing through Satur­ day at the Lake Odessa Fair as part of the Michigan Stakes Circuit racing series. Post time is 1 p.m. Thursday, Friday a .d Saturday. Hastings defeated Middleville 26-16 in it’s Ralph E. Ellis Inter-City tennis opener Friday. Singles winners for Hastings include: (12-under)— Betsie Keeler, Mylea DeGoa, Becky Keeler, Jeff Storrs and Steve Storrs (15-under)— Matt Cassell, Jason Kaiser. Ryan MeAlvey, Mike Storms, Damian DeGoa, Mike Stormes, Katy Larkin, Jenny Storm and Molly Arnold (18-under)— Sarah Johnston and Christy Spindler. Singles winners for Middleville include: (12-under)— Lucas Weatherhead. Garren Weatherhead and Sarah Wright (15-under)— Kelly Kollar, Courtney DeHaan and Carrita Ingersoll (18-under)— Dave Sherwood, Jeff Geukes, Scon Oliver, Ryan Kiel, Stacia Bratsburg and Bianca Pratt. Doubles winners for Hastings were: (12-under)— Jeff Storrs-Steve Storrs, Lisa Cooklin-Betsie Keeler and Mylea DeGoaBecca Keeler (15-under)— Katy Larkin-Jenny Storm, Miranda F re ridge-Emily Cassell and Angie Lyons-Molly Arnold (18-under)— Jeff Gardner-Tom Brighton, Brad Gardner-Andy Foy, Sarah Johnslon-Angelle Cooklin and Rachel Haas-Christy Spindler. Doubles winners for Middleville were: (12-under)— Lucas Weatherhead-Nate Lavol (15-under)— Mark Pullen-Kevin Wright and Josh Parker-Brian Bauman (18-under)— Erin Seger-Antonia Panza. JI The Skinny by Todd Tubergen Give all-star voting back to the players Baseball fans are a fickle breed. The fact that I am one of them, and the fact that I am one of them who also writes his own column, gives me license to say that. The reason I subscribe to Lhat theory is that I've spend the past couple of hours sifting through the latest all-star ballotting totals. And I’m still trying to find some semblance of logic in there. If the voting for the July 9 "Classic" in Toronto ended with last week’s totals, here are your starters by position: NATIONAL LEAGUE Catcher — Benito Santiago, San Diego First Base — Will Clark, San Francisco Second Base — Ryan Sandberg, Chicago Shortstop — Ozzie Smith, St. Louis Third Base — Chris Sabo. Cincinnati Outfield — Darryl Strawberry, Los Angeles; Andre Dawson. Chicago; Kevin Mitchell, San Francisco AMERICAN LEAGUE Catcher — Sandy Alomar. Cleveland First Base — Mark McGuire, Oakland Second Base — Roberto Alomar, Toronto Shortstop — Cal Ripken, Baltimore Third Base — Wade Boggs, Boston Outfield — Ken Griffey Jr., Seattle; Rickey Henderson, Oakland; Dave Henderson. Oakland My editor, David Young, who says he "used” to be a baseball fan, reminded me of instances where the most popular players were awarded spots in the game over those more deserving. He brought up Reggie Jackson, who was an institu­ tion in the all-star game, even when he was hitting below the Mendoza line. And Mike Schmidt, who was elected a starter in the 1989 game despite the fact that he had retired some two months before. He said that long ago, back in the 1960s, it was the players, managers and coaches who voted Tor the all-stars. I found that fascinating, because who else would know better who the real all-stars of that season were, with the possible ex­ ception of a panel of sportswriters? Come to think of it. the sportswriters have blown their chance. They already have the Hall of Fame voting, and the UPI poll in college football. Georgia Tech football coach Bobby Ross said it best after the UPI poll had Colorado ranked No. 1 following last season. “If sportswriters were any good at what they did. they would be novelists," he said. But in baseball, the fans have blown their chance as well. I remember going to Tiger Stadium as a kid and picking all Tigers for the team. What else was 1 go­ ing to do? Apparently, others do the same, because the American League totals are dominated by two teams: Toronto and Oakland. It just so happens that those two clubs are far and away the league’s attendance leaders. The Blue Jays draw three times as many fans to home games than the Tigers. Take a look at the top two catchers in the AL. Alomar is hitting .200 through Sunday, with 0 home runs and four RBIs. Chicago’s Carlton Fisk is second, and he is hitting 259 with five home runs. Mickey Tettleton has 14 home runs and 41 RBIs. with a respectable .272 average. AM are you going to tell mr~>hat McGwire is more deserving of a sP" ‘ the starting lineup than Cecil Fielder McGwire has hit 13 dingers, but is tat­ ting average is a less-than-cnsp.203 Fielder, despite struggling early, has 19 HR and more than 60 RBIs. Over at second, Roberto Alomar has twice as many votes as third place Julio of Cleveland. Alomar (how many relatives do those guys have, anyway?) is enjoying a decent season, andhis team is in first place. But Franco is hitting .323 and has helped the Rangers stay in the thick of things in the West • Boggs is having a bad year (for him). 311, the same average as Edgar Mar­ tinez of Seattle, who is in third placeJn the voting. Second-place Kelly Graber of Toronto is slumping tadly after a strong season last year, hitting .231. with six home runs. . Griffey is hitting .273. or lower than his old man, Ken Sr. The real travesty here is lhat Rickey H"*™" “ ahead of Dave Henderson in the ballotling And where are Dave Winfield (16 HR 53 RBI and .287 avg.). Rutan Sierra (AL MVP if Texas wins the West), and Mike Grenwell (316)7 Chili Davis, the AL home ran co-leader with 19, has played most of his games at DH, so he isn’t even on the ballot. The only carters who really deserve to be there « Ripken and pmsiW, Boggs lighting up tire league for the Braves and Ivan Calderon is having a 30-30 type season for Montreal. They are eighth and 15th in the voting. Sandberg is the leading vote getter in the league yet his stats are no better than DeLino DeShields of Montreal or Juan Samuel of the Dodgers. And. while Clark leads the league in RBI. Philadelphia first baseman John Kruk is also having a super swson, albeit quietly. He has 54 RBIs to Clark s 56. yet is not in the top eight among NL first basemen. Fan confusion is understandable at shortstop, where Ozzie Smith, Tony Fernandez and a red-hot Barry Larkin are all having good years. But New York s Howard Johnson is among the league leaders in home runs and RBIs. He is fifth, with one-thitd of Smith s V0Ut me throw my two cents this mess and reveal my picks for all-star starters: NATIONAL LEAGUE Catcher - Craig Biggio. Houston First Base - Fred McGriff. San Diego Second Base - Samuel Shortstop — Johnson Third Base - Terry Pendleton. Atlanta Outfield — Paul O'Neill. Cincinnati. Tony Gwynn. San Diego; Justice AMERICAN LEAGUE Catcher - Tettleton First Base - Fielder Second Base — Franco Shortstop — Ripken Third Base - Boggs Outfield - Dave Henderson; Kirby Puckett. Minnesota; Sierra I wonder what the players think ... �(SOFTBALL RESULTS: ) Legal Notices foreclosure NOTICE Hastings Mens Slo-Pitch Standings Black VV-L County Classics............................................8-1 Sniders.......................................................... 8-1 Larry Poll Realty......................................... 8-1 Blarney Stone.............................................. 4-4 Centurv Cellunct.........................................4-5 Flexfab..........................................................3-5 Hast. Mutual................................................ 1-8 E.W. Bliss.................................................... 1-8 Red Swamp Fox...................................................7-0 Diamond Club............................................. 8-1 Metallibatters...............................................6’3 Art Meade Auto............................................3-4 Hast. Sanitary....... .'..................................... 3-5 Brians Painting............................................. 3-6 Saber Mfg.................................................... 1-7 Hastings Club............................................... 1-9 This Weeks Games Friday, July Sth - 6:15, Mutual vs. Poll Realty. 7:15, Hast. Club vs. Diam. Club; 8:15, Sanitary vs. Brian’s. Last Week’s Results Sanitary 11, Hast. Club 6; Blarney Stone 19, Mutual 8; Metallibatters 14, Brian’s 10; Diamond Club 13, Bliss 3; Swamp Fox 12, An Meade 2; Poll Realty 25, Sniders 3; Co. Classics 14, Bliss 3; Diamond Club 16, Saber Mfg. 10; Cellunet 22, Flexfab 9. H.R. Derby Bob Madden, Sniders, 8; Brad Daniels, Sniders, 6; Mike Hause, Larry Poll, 3; Mike Dominiak, Swamp Fox, 3. Hastings Women’s Softball Standings League A: Hastings Wrecker........................................5-0 Village General............................................3-1 Good Pal Farms............................................2-2 True Value...................................................2-2 Northern Blue Hammer................................ 1-3 D&H.............................................................0-5 Results July 1: Hastings Wrecker 18, D&H 4; True Value - Good Pal Farms ppd. until July 8th at 6:00 p.m.; Northern Blue Hammer - Village General ppd. until July 15th 9:45 p.m. July 8: 6:00 make-up True Value vs. Good Pal Farms; 6:30 Hastings Wrecker vs. Good Pal Farms; 7:45 Northern Blue Hammer vs. D&H; 9:00 Village General vs. True Value. July 15: 6:00 D&H vs. Village General; 7:15 True Value vs. Hastings Wrecker; 8:30 Northern Blue Hammer vs. Good Pal Farms; 9:45 maxe-up game Northern Blue Hammer vs. Village General. League B: Two J’s........................................................5-0 Ewings Well Drilling.................................. 3-2 Color Center................................................ 3-2 Piston Ring...................................................2-3 Hastings Mutual.......................................... 2-3 Viatec........................................................... 0-5 Results July 2: Two J’s 11, Piston Ring 1; Color Center 15, Viatec 4; Hastings Mutual 18, Ewings Well Drilling 9. July 9: 6:30 Piston Ring vs. Viatec; 7:45 Ewings Well Drilling vs. Two J’s; 9:00 Hastings Mutual vs. Color Center. July 16: 6:30 Two J’s vs. Hastings Mutual; 7:45 Color Center vs. Piston Ring; 9:00 Ew­ ings Well Drilling vs. Viatec. FINANCIAL FOCUS fumshtdby... Mark D. Christensen of Edward D. Jones & Co. One solution to the program trading controversy is education Program trading — high-speed computeriz­ ed institutional trading — is a highly emo­ tional, controversial issue. Critics of program trading press for more government control and urge investors to write their members of Congress to not just limit the practice but to abolish it entirely. Many experts even blame program trading for the market crash of Oc­ tober 1987. As with most issues, the truth about pro­ gram trading is somewhere in the middle. For example, completely eliminating program trading could destroy the U.S. market's com­ petitive edge in our increasingly global •^onomy. Some experts say that if program trading were not allowed in the United States, the traders would simply move their activities to Tokyo, London or elsewhere. Although your first reaction may be indifference the fact is that in order to maintain liquidity, the stock market needs the volume generated by pro­ gram traders. The key to coping with program trading seems to be education. Most informed in­ vestors are reluctant to substitute legislation for education. Once the emotional hurdles are overcome, market declines, caused in part by program trading, can be used as buying op­ portunities for undervalued securities. An in­ formed investor who has done enough homework can anticipate unreasonable surges due to program trading and place order limits well below the market. Long-term investors are generally less con­ cerned about erratic market movements than are short-term traders. Although quality stocks suffer during a market loss, their value as an investment remains intact. Investors recognize this, hold onto their stock and wait for it to inevitably regain its market value. Program trading is an issue that is being closely studied by the investment community. The jury is still out, so there’s time to make your feelings known. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close Change AT&T 39’/. + 1’/. Ameritech 60’/. + 4’/. 49’/. Anheuser-Busch + 1’/. Chrysler 14’/. + ’/. Clark Equipment 28’/. —’/. 24'/. —’/. CMS Energy Coca Cola 55s/. +1 Dow Chemical 54 + ’/, Exxon 58s/. + ’/. Family Dollar 24s/. + 15/. Ford 36’/. + ’/. General Motors 42s/. + 1’/. Great Lakes Bancorp 11 —1’/. Hastings Mfg. 42 —1 IBM 99 JCPenney 53’/. —’/. Johnson & Johnson 83’/. —’/. Kmart 45’/. +1 Kellogg Company 99s/. + 1’/. McDonald’s 33’/. + 1’/. Sears 38’/. + ’/. Southeast Mich. Gas 16’/. + ’/. Spartan Motors 13’/. + 2’/. Upjohn 42s/. + 5/. Gold $367.75 + $3.25 Silver $4.43 + $.04 Dow Jones 2972.72 + 62.61 Volume 158,000,000 Among the state’s best Delton school bus drivers Jane Dewey and Thomas Rutherford took part in the 14th annual Michigan State School Bus Roadeo June 26 at Eaton Rapids High School. Drivers took written examinations covering safety laws, conducted a pre­ trip vehicle inspection and maneuvered a bus through a skill course that simulated typical conditions. Drivers qualified for the state championships last month by finishing among the top drivers at one of 16 regional roadeos. Sandra Manzo of Fraser won the state title and will compete next month in the nationals at Hartford, Conn. NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notic* I* h*r*by given that th* Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing for th* following: Co** No. V-9-91 — Eug*n* S*ton (applicant); Orvin Birman (property owner). Location: Turn Eo»t off M-37 onto Stamm Rd. to John*'own Twp. Purpo»*: R*qu*tt for a vorionc* for a pare*! with l*M than 220 ft. tot width. Mooting Dot*: July 16. 1991 Timo: 7:30 p.m. Placo: Annex Conference Room in th* County Annox Building at 117 South Broodway. Hasting*. Michigan. Interested persons desiring Io present tholr views upon an appeal oithor verbally or in writing will bo glvon tho opportunity to bo heard at tho above mentioned tlm* ond plac*. Slto inspection of tho above described property will b* completed by th* Zoning Board of Appeals members th* day of tho hearing. Persons in­ terested in accompanying tho group should contact tho Planning Office. The variance application is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 W. Stalo St., Hastings, Michigan during tho hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Pleas* coll th* Planning Of­ fice at 948-4830 for further information. Nancy L. Boersma, Clerk Barry County (7/4) Celebrating five generations in one family here are (from left) mother Barb Hooten, great- grandfather Lyone Hammond, great-great-grandmother Gladys Hammond, baby’ Kacy " —----------------------■Lou Ann • — Hooten and■grandmother Case. The five were together for the baby’s baptism on Father's Day at St. Rose Church in Hastings. NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE Director of Nursing Director needed for 114 bed SNF facility in Hastings. Candidate must be RN with long term care and management experience preferred. Excellent salary and benefit package. Please contact Maureen Leahy at 945-9564 for personal interview or send resume in confidence to: TenderCare Hastings LEARN TO FLY WET BASEMENT? Legal Notice Guaranteed1 Waterproofing Method Permanently & Completely Eliminates All Water Leakage Probfem* MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mod? in ♦he conditions of a mortgage mode by Ralph Owen Keeler Jr. and Priscilla C. Keeler, husband and wife to Birmingham Bancorp, a Michigan Corpora­ tion. Mortgagee, dated July 20, 1990 and recorded on July 26. 1990. in Liber 502. on page 947. Barry County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Mark Bockonen by an assignment dated August 8. 1990. and recorded on August 16. 1990. in Liber 503. on page 947, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to-be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTY ONE DOLLARS AND 67 CENTS ($15.581.67). including in­ terest at 18.000% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 11:00 a.m. o'clock, on August 15. 1991. Said premises are situated in Township of Carlton. Barry County. Michigan, and are describ­ ed as: The West 350 feet of the North 374 feet of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 12, Town 4 North. Range 8 West. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: July 4. 1991 Mark Bockonen. Assignee of Mortgagee Trott and Trott Attorneys for Assignee of the Mortgagee 31000 Telegraph Rood. Suite 170 Birmingham. Michigan 48010-3411 File *91061423 (8/1) (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE — Default having been made In the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage mode by Charles R. Meier and Jacquiline I. Meier, husband and wife of Johnstown Township, Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagors, to Amerlfirst Financial Corporation, a Michigan Corporation Mortgagee dated the 22nd day of July. A.D. 1988, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 26th day of July. A.D. 1988. in Liber 469 of Barry County Records, on pafl* 6’4- which said mortgage was thereafter on, to-wit the 22nd day of July. A.D. 1988, assigned to Interflrst Federal Savings Bank and recorded on July 26, 1988 in the office of Register of Deeds In Liber 469 for said County of Barry County Records, on page 700. which sold Mortgage was thereafter on, to-wit the 23rd day of May. 1989, further assigned to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ond recorded on June 16, 1989 in the office of Register of Deeds in Liber 483 for said County of Barry County Records, on poge 799, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and Interest, the sum of $50,999.10 plus late charges of $434.78 plus a negative escrow balance of $34.68. And no suit or proceedings at law or In equity having boon Instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained In said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan In such case mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that on the 1st day of August, A.D. 1991. at 11:00 o'clock A.M. said mor­ tgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auc­ tion. to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, of the premises described In said mortgage, or so much tiiereof os may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at nine and 1/8 percen* (9.125%) per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses. Including the attorney fees allowed by law, ond also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises ore described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate In the Township of Johnstown, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows, to-wit: Lot 36 ond the west 1 /2 of Lot 35 of the Plat of Oak Grove No. 2, according to the recorded plat thereof os recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Poge 56. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which cate the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 6, 1991 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp, c/o Franklin Savings Bank, FSB Assignee P.O. Box 5006 Southfield, Ml 48066 Michael I. Rich Attorney for Assignee P.O. Box 5006 Southfield,Ml 48086 (7/18) Call now to schedule an introductory ride and experience the freedom of flight. 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Registration will be taken at the office of the City Clerk each working day un­ til Monday, July 8, 1991 on which day the City Clerk will be in her office bet­ ween the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of receiving reg­ istrations of electors qualified to vote. SHARON VICKERY, City Clerk Hastings, Michigan ...has opening for first floor private, barrier free room for male or female. You must enjoy going on picnics, concerts in the park, boating and a lot of other outdoor activities. Plus: • • • • • • Home Cooked Meals Fresh Baked Desserts Transportation to Doctors Appointments Assistance with Hair & Nail Care Physical Therapy Assistance if Needed Barrier Free to Accommodate Wheelchairs or Walkers • Very Affordable Rates Call... 1*945-4594, Hastings We provide a home, not just a place to stay. 240 North St., Hastings, MI 49058 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZONING & PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please Take Notice that a Public Hearing con­ cerning the application of David & Russell Dykstra, to re-zone a 34 acre parcel: The North­ west 14 of the Southwest 14 of Section 5, Town 3, North Range 9 West, except that part northerly of highway M-37, Rutland Charter Township Barry County. From a Agricultural Zoned District, to a R-1 Reslden’lal District, for the purpose to plat, and construct single dwelling homes. WHEN: JULY 31. 1991 TIME: 7:30 P.M. WHERE: RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP HALL, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Ml Please take further notice, the application of David & Russell Dykstra and all documents are available, and may be examined at the Rutland Charter Township Hall on Mondays or Thursdays from 9 a m. until Noon. All Interested persons are invited to be present at the above time and place, to submit their comments in writing, or in person at the Public Hearing. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Zoning and Planning Commission By: Phyllis Fuller, Rutland Charter Twp. Clerk 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone 616-948-2194 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 4, 1991 Union soldiers fire their cannons at the beginning of the "Siege of Vicksburg." The two-day event featured a recreation of the famous battle both Saturday and Sunday. Civil War brought to life at Charlton Park muster A young Union picket keeps an eye out for Southern sharpshooters and snipers in the woods near the Northern camp. by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer Though the Civil War was long ago and far away, it lives on in history books, stories and the occasional made-for-TV movie. But it really comes to life when ordinary men and women don period costumes to por­ tray life in the 1860s. Re-enactors brought a taste of the War Be­ tween the States to life last weekend at Cha.lton Park. Soldiers representing Union and Confeder­ ate forces re-enacted a battle from the 1863 Siege of Vicksburg for audiences Saturday and Sunday. Meanwhile, others depicted military camp life during the two-day muster at Charlton Park. Some re-enactors in all attended. Row after row of tents were set up in sev­ eral areas of the park to portray Northern and Southern soldier's tents, headquarters, com­ missaries and mess tents. Other tents depicted peddler's and sutler's selling their wares to soldiers. In addition to the men portraying soldiers, whole families got into the act. dressing as 1860s civilians, officer's wives, "camp fol­ lowers” and children. Not all were as determined to be authentic as Erv Rock, a New Baltimore resident, who hooked up Thursday with the 12th Michigan Infantry, which decided to march to Charlton Park just as Civil War soldiers would have done in the 1860s. The group began last Thursday morning near Hickory Corners, marched 18 miles and camped the night on a farm. On Friday they marched another 18 miles before pulling into Charlton Park. The group carried packs and gear and marched 50 minutes each hour and rested for 10 minutes - just as Civil War soldiers were trained to do. "It was warm, and everyone ended up with blisters," Rock said. "We travelled all back roads. We even went through a swamp.” The fascination rc-cnactors have with por­ traying Civil War is difficult to explain. There are almost as many reasons as their are re-enactors. Kevin Stark, who portrayed a Confederate cavalry fighter from the 7lh Tennessee Cav­ Confederate troops march to Union positions during Saturday’s re-enactment of the Siege of Vicksburg. Some 800 re-enactors participated in the two-day Civil War Muster at Chariton Park. Union troops stage a counter attack after Confederate forces occupied Union positions during Saturday’s mock battle. Rick Reuss, portraying Levi Wiser, an engineer with tho 1st Michigan Engineers, draws maps of the conflict during the heal of battle Tactics and strategy used by both sides during the Civil War were displayed in a panoramic view of the battle field at Chartton Park over Saturday and Sunday last weekend With the foot so’diers engaged in battle, the cavalry ride to the left flank. alry, said he enjoys the hardship of rc-enacting a battle. "I like the challenge of it," he said. "You're out there with four guys against 12 guys, and you really appreciate what they went through." Real bullets, of course, aren't used. But re enactors must come to terms with the thun­ dering boom of cannon fire, the thick stench of spent gunpowder, the aches and pains of charging through woods and up hills, and the heat of itchy wool uniforms on a hot sum­ mer day. "There’ll nothing normal for a horse to hear the cannon fire or sec a saber swing two inches over its head," Stark said. Rick Reuss, a member of the 1st Michigan Engineers unit based in Grand Rapids, enjoys re-enacting a soldier’s life in the 1860s. "It's fun and I enjoy camping," he said as he roasted a fish he caught in the Thomapple River for dinner. "You face real problems, from the bugs to cooking over an open fire. Many re enactors, like Bancroft resident Ron Hoisington, bega.. with an interest in black-powder guns and shoots. A member of the 3rd battery of Battle Creek, Hoisington got his start as a muzzleloadcr. “I started out in the trapper era,” he said. Later, he developed an interest in the Civil War, and a friend gave him a videotape of contemporary re-enactors. Last year he at tended his first rc-enactmcnt as a spectator, and on Saturday he made his first appearance in a large-scale battle. All re-enactors say bringing history to life is important to them. "It was the last romantic war before the in­ dustrial age took over," Stark said. "There still was some chivalry." Others simply enjoy re-living a bit of history. "There's so much you can't gel out of a history book," Hoisington said. "The heat while you march, the itchy wool blankets while you sleep." Many arc deeply affected by the importance of the era in American history. "I can’t tell you why, but I was touched," said Reuss, who travelled from Chicago for the weekend's muster. "I love history and I want to show people what history was like." "All rc-cnactors believe in showing people that it was a total war. It affected everybody in the United States." Through most participants lived in Michi­ gan or nearby, many rc-cnactors choose to portray Confederate soldiers, often because they have lived in the south or had an ances­ tor who fought for the Confederacy. None of today's rc-enaclors believe in the South’s efforts to preserve slavery, but most portraying Confederate troops believe the Southern cause had some legitimacy. Stark grew up in the Detroit area, but he lived in Tennessee for some time before re­ turning to Michigan. "I'm not sure the South should have won, but there were a lot of guys who fought because it was in their backyards," lie said. , ■ • . Photos by Perry Hardin and Jeff Kaczmarczyk A Union battery stand poised and ready for action before the start of Saturday's mock battle. ' ■ �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 4, 1991 — Page 13 Man convicted of 3rd time drunk driving J-Ad Graphics News Service A Hastings man has been found guilty of his third drunken-driving offense. Dean A. Mesecar, 46, of 1975 N. Broad­ way, will receive at least one year in jail when he is sentenced July 25. A jury found Mesecar guilty of the felony offense following a three-day trial that ended June 21 in Barry County Circuit Court. The five-man, seven-woman jury deliberated for less titan one hour before returning the guilty verdict Afterward, Mesecar pleaded guilty to a ha­ bitual offender charge alleging he has a pre­ vious felony conviction. A third-offense drunken driving conviction carries a mandatory one-year jail sentence, but it is punishable by up to five years in prison plus fines of up to $5,000. Mesecar was arrested in February by Michigan Stale Police while driving in Carl­ ton Township. He has previous convictions for drunken driving in Barry County in 1982, 1983 and 1987, according to court docu­ ments. (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service). Court News Thursday to stealing a bicycle in April 1990. Richard L. Mouser, 18, of 14662 Bliss Road, will be sentenced Aug. 29 on the charge of larceny over SI00. He could receive up to five years in prison or fines of up to S2.5OO. ' Mouser was charged with two counts of bike theft but he pleaded guilty last Thursday to one count of larceny in exchange for the dismissal of the other count. Mouser was sentenced in February to serve six months in jail for breaking into a house on Brown Road in July 1990. He was sen­ tenced by Circuit Judge Thomas S. Eveland to serve 10 weekends in jail. The remainder of the sentence was suspended until the end of his three-year term of probation. He also was charged last year with two ad­ ditional burglaries in June and July in Wood­ land and Castleton townships. In December 1990, he pleaded guilty to reduced charges in In other court business: •A Hastings motorist arrested for his third drunken-driving offense faces a minimum of one year in jail when he is sentenced Aug. 15 in Bany County Circuit Court. Donald R. Cousins Jr., 23, of 636 E. Grand St., pleaded guilty last Thursday to the felony charge. In exchange, an additional misdemeanor charge of driving with a falsi­ fied driver’s license will be dismissed. A habitual offender charge alleging Cousins has two previous felony convictions also will be dismissed. Cousins was arrested for drunken driving in May by Hastings Police while driving in the city. By law he must be sentenced to at least one year in jail, though he could receive as much as five years in prison plus $5,000 in fines. He has two previous misdemeanor convic­ tions in 1990 for drunken driving in Grand Rapids and in Barry County, according to court documents. Cousins also has previous felony convic­ tions in 1986 for attempting to receive and conceal stolen property and for attempting to deliver marijuana in 1987. J-Ad Graphics News Service A Grand Rapids driver will stand trial for manslaughter with a motor vehicle in Barry County Circuit Court in connection with the May 5 death of a 72-year-old Wayland man. James A. Huver, 28, also was bound over to circuit court Friday on a charge of secondoffense drunken driving. Judge Gary Holman ordered Huver held for trial following a two-day preliminary exam in Hastings District Court Pennock Hospital emergency room physi­ cian Dr. Alfred Swanson testified Friday that Charles M. Mlynarchek, a retired carpenter and member of the Wayland Township Board of Review, died of multiple injuries follow­ ing the 8:10 p.m. accident on Chief Noonday Road west of Whitmore Road in Rutland Township. Huver has a previous arrest and conviction for drunken driving in Grand Rapids in 1987, according to court documents. CLASSIFIEDS The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616)948-8051 Thank You Farm that case as well. Mouser remains free on bond. •A Middleville woman convicted of drunken driving in 1989 was returned to jail last Thursday. Nellie Jo Weyerman. 57, was sentenced to serve one year in jail and was ordered to pay $500 in court costs. Her probation was ex­ tended to 1996. She pleaded guilty in June to violating her probation following her 1989 conviction. In August 1989 she was sentenced to serve six months in jail after pleading guilty to a reduced charge of attempted drunken driving, third offense. At the time, she had five previ­ ous convictions for alcohol-related driving of­ fenses. Weyerman received credit for 149 days pre­ viously spent in the Barry County Jail. Motorist to face manslaughter charge in fatal accident •A Lake Odessa man, sentenced in Febru­ ary to jail for burglary, pleaded guilty last If convicted, Huver faces up to 15 years in prison plus fines of up to $7,500 for the manslaughter charge. He also could be sen­ tenced to up to one year in jail plus a $1,000 fine for the drunken driving charge. Barry County Deputy Sheriff Sgt. Robert Abendroth said Huver attempted to pass Mlynarchek’s car May 5 while both were driving east on Chief Noonday Road in a no­ passing zone. Hu ver’s 1990 GMC pickup truck struck the left rear comer of Mlynarchek’s 1984 Mercury four-door car, forcing the car off the road. The vehicle crashed head-on into a large tree, deputies said. Mlynarchek, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was taken by Thomapple Ambulance to Pennock Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Huver was not injured when his truck crashed into an embankment on the north side of the road after hitting Mlynarchek’s car. Authorities said he was wearing a safety belt. Huver was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail, where he registered 0.16 percent on a chemical breath test. That level is above the Michigan blood alcohol limit of 0.10 for drinking and driving. Defense attorney David Butler waived Huver's July 11 circuit court arraignment A pre-trial hearing has not yet been scheduled. He remains free on a $7,500 personal rec­ ognizance bond. Miscellaneous FOR SALE STANDING CLOVER Needs cutting. Irving Township, 948-8054. ' For Rent 3 BEDROOM HOUSE for rent. 420 S. Michigan, Hastings. $425 per month, one month deposit, renter pays own utili­ ties. Call 948-8012.________ RESPONSABLE FAMILY of 4 looking to rent 2-4 bedroom home in country/rural area with­ in 30 minutes of CuttlerviUe, will lease for one year. Please call collect, 414-758-2870. Business Services DELIVERING SAND, gravel, fill & topsoil. 945-3061, 852-2108._________________ E*Z EXCAVATING: ‘Septic systems ‘basements dug ‘driveways ‘footings ‘stone and top soil delivered. Owner Gary Easey, 721-8982. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE. Residential, busi­ ness, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 WILLIE’S ASPHALT PAVING: Seal coating, patch­ ing. 517-852-2108, 945-3061. CARD OF THANKS We want to thank our family and friends who joined us in celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary. Recreation We so enjoyed seeing you al 24FT UNIQUE TRAILER our reception. Your cards and bath with shower, air condition­ gifts have given us much er, $1500. 758-3881,_______ pleasure. FOR RENT: 1984, 16 1/2’ A special thanks to our dear Jayco self-contained trailer. children and grandchildren for 795-3661. making it all possible. Evcryoncs thoughtfulness is sincerely appreciated. Help Wattled Hurow and Dora Healy AMERICABLE CABLE TV CARD OF THANKS door to door salesman, full time, Nelson and Olive Mason auto necessary, experience not would like to thank our family necessary. Call 945-9511 for and friends for making our 55th appt. Monday through Fri. Don anniversary so special. Dugan.___________________ HASTINGS BALLOON PORT Balloon rides. 945-3478. EXPANDING MICHIGAN COMPANY is hiring 12 to 15 full time workers. These posi­ tions start at $1380 per month. Company training program is provided for those who qualify. Must be available to start imme­ diately. These are permanent positions. Call 945-5779 between 9am and 5pm. For Sale TAN DAVENPORT and chair, $75. Single bed $30. Rocker $40, 795-3917.____________ TRAILER tilt bed $185; chain­ saw 20" McCr.llugh SI 00; Ryan weed eater $85; 2 wood stoves, $50 each; dishwasher $25; one ton chain hoist $75; 50 horse boat motor $75. 623-6813. HELP WANTED • Factory Labor Available in Martin Area • Plastic Injection Mold Operators Now accepting employment applications. Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. only. ALL FEES ARE EMPLOYER PAID We specialize in Permanent & Temporary Placement and Contract & Payroll Services Call 948-8600 ........... dox ixo 1225 W. State Hastings, Ml 49058 r.\j. Police Beat National Ads ACT NOW! INCREDIBLE INFORMATION! Jeeps* Cars* 4x4’s‘ siczcd in drug raids under S100.00? 1-800-888-8683 Ext 322. 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Auditorium restoration bids awarded by schools J-Ad Graphics News Service With Central Auditorium restoration work slated to begin this summer, the Hastings Area School Board has awarded contracts to two Michigan firms specializing in auditorium and stage renovations. Country Roads of Belding will refinish all 1,100 of the auditorium’s seats 50 at a time for $89,045. The cost breaks down to $80.95 for each cliair. Northwest Studios of Mount Clemens was granted the contract to renovate the auditorium’s stage curtains and rigging at a cost of$29,730. Superintendent Carl Schoessel said that while there were no other bids for the work, he felt the contracts would have been awarded to the same companies because there are very few that specialize in that type of work. ”1 checked with American Seating and they said that they simply would have made a bid and then had Country Roads do the actual work, because they are the only company that does that kind of work in the area," said Schoessel. The board has not received any bids to date on the refurbishing of the auditorium's painting and plaster work. "The painting and plastering should be dune first and we hope to award that contract in July," said Schoessel. "We can order the material for the seats and they can start taking them out of the auditorium at the end of July, but they can't be put back until the paint and plaster go on." Also during last week's special school board meeting, final amendments were made to the 1990-91 fiscal year budget. The final revenue figure is $13,088,897.62, up $71,082 because of year-end adjustments in state aid. Final expenditures were amended to $12,842,025, up $26,035.66 due to substitute costs being greater than anticipated. There were two long-term substitute teachers during the school year. CORRECTION: Property owned by Calvin J. Kooik**r in Thornapple Township has not been re­ zoned, as reported in last week’s Banner. Kooiker has withdrawn his request for re­ zoning. Man arrested for molesting boy BALTIMORE TWP. - A 41-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old boy was charged this week with two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct Preliminary exam will be held July 12 in Hastings District Court for Villard Randy Mann, of 6330 S. Bedford Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputies allege Mann showed the boy a pornographic videotape, then carried him into a bedroom, undressed him and took ’wo photos of him. Deputies said Mann then molested the boy in an assault that involved penetration. The victim told authorities Mann threatened to kill him if he told anyone of the assault, which allegedly took place June 18 at the suspect's home. Sheriffs deputies obtained a search warrant and searched Mann's home Friday, reccvering a camera and two pornographic videotapes. Mann was arraigned this week in district court on the two felony charges punishable by up to life in prison. Bond was set at 10 percent of $20,000. Four hurt in crash with tree JOHNSTOWN TWP. - Four people were seriously injured Mon lay when their car struck a tree on Bedford Road. Driver Heather S. Moredick, 16, and passenger Jason Goggins, 8, were reported in fair condition Wednesday at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. Passenger Holly Goggins, 11, was released Wednesday from Pennock Hospital. Danielle Goggins, 6, was treated and released from Pennock Hospital following the acci­ dent. All four are residents of 1465 Mixer Road. Johnstown Township firefighters were summoned to remove Moredick and Jason Gog­ gins from the 1984 Buick when they were pinned inside the vehicle after the 3:30 p.m. accident north of Bristol Road. Michigan State Police said Moredick was driving north on Bedford Road when the car left the roadway and struck a tree on the east side of the road. Troopers said they found no indications Moredick had attempted to brake before the ac­ cident. The car apparently had begun to slide sideways as it left the road. Moredick and Jason Goggins were airlifted to Bronson Hospital from the scene? Holly and Danielle Goggins were taken by ambulance to Pennock Hospital. Troopers said none of the four had been been wearing seatbelts. The accident remains under investigation. Antique phonograph stolen from garage HOPE TWP. - An antique Edison cylinder phonograph and over 100 cylinders, valued at $1,800, were reported stolen in June from a home on Reese Road. Michigan State Police said the phonograph and cylinders were taken from a garage at the corner of Reese and Wall Lake Road. A burglar broke out a window and unlocked the garage door to enter the building. Also taken were $1,000 worth of hand and power tools. Police said the burglary took place June 8 or 9 but the crime was not reported until last week. Motorist thrown from truck In accident THORNAPPLE TWP. - A Middleville driver was injured Sunday when he was thrown out of his vehicle during a rollover accident Douglas G. Raymond, 28, of 12580 Bass Road, was treated at Pennock Hospital after the 2:15 a.m. accident on Adams Road, east of Bender Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Raymond was driving east on Adams Road when his 1978 Chevy pickup left the south side of the road; drove up an embankment, hit a fence and rolled over, coming to rest on its wheels. Raymond, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was thrown from the vehicle near the fence. He was taken to Pennock Hospital by Thomapple Ambulance. No citations were is­ sued. Mobile home burglarized on Plfer Road BARRY TWP. - Commemorative coins and knives were reported stolen Sunday from a mobile home on Pifer Road. An 8 mm movie projector and amplifier were taken in the burglary in the 3300 block of Pifer Road. Blank checks from a closed bank account also were stolen. The value of the stolen items was estimated at $250. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies said the burglar broke open a window to enter the build­ ing. Two hurt in Hastings accident HASTINGS - Two people were hurt in a two-car accident Tuesday on South Broadway at West Clinton Street. ' Christina M. Franco, 48, of Lansing, and Jeffrey M. Baxter, 19, of 1010 S. Michigan Ave., Hastings, both were treated at Pennock Hospital after the 6:40 p.m. accident Hastings Police said Baxter was driving west on Clinton when Franco failed to stop for the stop sign while driving north on Broadway and struck Baxter1.; car. The impact forced the two vehicles onio the lawn on the northwest comer of the inter­ section, knocking over a stop sign on the comer. Franco received a citation for failing to stop at the stop sign. Road Commission crew sealing Cedar Creek Road by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The Barry County Road Commission now has a paving crew putting bituminous wedge and seal on Cedar Creek RoaL. between Brogan and Cloverdale roads, reports engineer/manager of the BCRC, Jack Kineman. The commission's paving crew will be working on Keller Road between Norris and Marsh Roads after the Cedar Creek work, he said. After that, the next project is one mile of road in Stevens Wooded Acres in Hope Township, which the workers will rebuild and pave. The product of a spec .al assessment district set up through Hope Township, the upgrading of the road will meet the county specifications and will be a public road once work is complete, Kineman said. Bids were opened on June 12 for contracted road work on West State Road and Airport Road, with the low bid of $444,870 from Michigan Colprovia Company from Grand Rapids. That figure is about $11,000 below the estimate, so will save Rutland Township that amount, Kineman said. West State will be 28 feet wide, and Airport Road 26 feet, with both being all­ season roads when completed. That means there will be no load-limit restrictions in the spring, he said. Also included in the Airport Road work will be extensive rebuilding ut the Airport Road over the rhornapple River. To meet federal guard rail standards, a new concrete parapet wall will be poured, and the paving on the bridge deck will be removed and replaced. The work on the West State Road will run from the Hastings city limits to Iroquis Trail at Algonquin Lake. The Airport Road work will be from West State Road across to the M-37 highway. Target date for that work to begin is Aug. 12. Bids were also opened for the replacement of Barger Road bridge over the Thornapple River in Castleton Township, with the contract going to SL &H Contractors, Inc. from Corunna with a bid uf $281,908. If the weather cooperates, SL&H will start next week to remove the bridge and replace it with a longer and higher pre-cast concrete briuge.The bridge was on the federal government's list of critical bridges, and is funded through the cooperation of the federal government, Castleton Township and the BCRC, Kineman noted. Sloping and landscaping of about two miles of North Irving Road has been done, and the first seal coat is expected to be in applied in late July or early August, Kineman said. Also, the grading and gravel application on two and one-half miles of Woodland Road between Coats Grove and the village limits has been completed and is ready for paving, That work will be done in late August or early September, Kineman said. Funding comes from the federal government, Woodland Township and the Commission, he added. �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 4, 1991 and their 4SSUPUZZLE -g LZ-DO families Fit these things you might bring on a picnic into the puzzle grid. ACROSS: DOWN: . 1 [27 3. 4. By BETTY DEBNAM 3. Let’s Have a Picnic! anfou > 'ax £ ■tpiMpuw pcajq i umoq a«axp § 'arpo y >4T(f«q ( z 5. e K V ’ 4 SH3MSNV 1 I T ! Through the ages . I a*l AlbiM bIu^a\\ Cavemen were the first picnickers. They enjoyed such things as seeds, leaves and roots. Travelers throughout history have picnicked when they were on the road. Qumo Ellzsbeth of England anjoyed fancy picnics with tables, chairs, china and candles. Mini Page tD>W' (Sent in by Lori Braunstein) Q: What kind of teeth will a dollar buy? A: Buck teeth! Egg Salad You’ll need: Z • 2 hard-cooked eggs \ • 1 tablespoon pickle relish , • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise • salt and pepper • bread What to do: Chop eggs and mix with pickle relish, salt, pepper and mayonnaise. Spread on bread. You’ll need: • smoked turkey sausage • bread (it comes already cooked) • lettuce • tomato slices • mustard What to do: Spread one slice of bread with mustard. Tbp with thinly sliced turkey sausage. Add tomato slices and lettuce. Tbp with potato chips. You’ll need: • rusin bread eWz; • marshmallow creme • peanut butter What to do: Spread one slice of bread with marshmallow creme and the other with peanut butter. Q: What room is too small to live in? A: A mushroom! Attention, Students, Teachers and Parents! Take a state-by-state tour with The Mini Page gang and learn all the facts! e The Mini Page Book of States is packed with helpful infor­ mation on every state: capitals, birds, flowers, trees, industry and crops, geographical and historical facts, and more. Chipped Beef 'n Cheese Nutty Raisin ’n Marshmallow In the 1700s, the English Earl of Sandwich invented the sandwich. He was a gambler who hated to leave the gambling table to eat. He asked a servant to put meat between two slices of bread. Presto! The sandwich. THAT'S MIGHTY FUNNY! Sandwiches Smoked Turkey id HE'S ABOUT TO EAT SANDWICH NUMBER 1 IF YOU WERE IN MY SHOES, \WHAT WOULD YOU DO7^ The first Thanksgiving dinner was a picnic. । You’ll need: • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 • % cup chipped beef, torr, into pieces 1 • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise • bread What to do: I Combine cream cheese, beef and mayonnaise until ' well-mixed. Spread on breadi^v^^r 1 Perfect for use at home and in the classroom. The Mini Page Book of States makes learning fun. f— -------To order, lend $4.95 plus $1 each for pottage and handling. Send only check* or money orders payable to Andrews and McMeel, P.O. Box 419150, Kansas City, Mo. 64141. Please send me____ copies of The Mini Page Book of States. Name_____________ Address_____________ City . State Zip Mini Page Brownies Help Alpha Mouse find the picnic table. Macaroni Salad You’ll need: You’ll need: • >/2 cup butter • 1 cup sugar • 2 eggs, beaten • % cup plain flour • 2 tablespoons cocoa • pinch of salt • • • • • What to do: i 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Mix all ingredients and pour into an 8-by-8-inch greased pan. 3. Bake for about 25 minutes. 4. Cut into squares while hot. Makes 16 brownies. 2 cups cooked macaroni V2 cup mayonnaise s. l/2 cup pickle relish l/4 cup chopped onion salt and pepper What to do: * \i*i* 1. Drain and cool macaroni. 2. Combine macaroni with all other ingredients. For extra flavor, try adding ’4 cup French dressing. Serves 6. i i i i i i Green Pea Dip You'll need: Mini Spy and her friends are having a picnic. See if you can find: • funny face • letter X • word MINI • frog • cat • heart • sailboat • lion • ear of com •bell • number 3 / * tip8 '''X'V • question mark -----------------* • lipstick — Rfonfos W Words about picnics are hidden in lhe block below: See if you can find: PICNIC, MEAT, SANDWICH. FUN COOLER SALAD, DRINKS. OUTDOORS. GRILL. FAMILY, ICc.' EAT CHEESE. NAPKINS. GRASS.--------FEAST,-------*.............. — LUNCH. DINNER. BREAD fl LOVE TO I O PICNIC! o U N C H G R I L A F R u S A N 0 W I C H A V D H E E S E M W M D E A S G N G X S N N A P K N S R B A N H Q Z C E J Q A R E R C O o E R S J D R P C N N K C s R A S E K A R S B S A H D U N C D N O 2 tablespoons lemon juice ’/2 teaspoon garlic powder 2 teaspoons salsa • 2 cups cooked peas, drained • 2 tablespoons onion, chopped 0 What to do: 1. With an adult’s help, place all foods in a blender. Blend until smooth. 2. Refrigerate an hour before serving. Makes 2 *4 cups. Picnic Food Safety In the summer, when temperatures climb over 80 degrees, bacteria that causes food poisoning can grow very quickly. SZ • Pack all food that is supposed to be cold right from the refrigerator. • Always use a cooler with ice or an ice pack. • Tb keep food dry, try filling small plastic tubs or plastic bags with ice. • Don't put the cooler in a car trunk. At the picnic, keep it in the shade. _ MH lllll O • Keep the lid on. Don't open it unless you have to. ’ Keep hard-cooked eggs in a cooler. • Wash fruits and vegetables well before packing. • Add ice when it begins to melt. • Pack food in a clean basket or in a new, unused paper bag. • In hot weather, food should not sit out for more than an hour. • Salads and store-bought mayonnaise are safe if kept cool. | Source: U.S. Dspartmont of Agriculture""^ � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-07-11.pdf 6198d15311344660c78e1337ab94f950 PDF Text Text Resolving disputes a wave of future Hastings officer says he’ll retire Golf can be spectator sport See Story, Page 2 See Story, Page 3 See Column, Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hayings VOLUME 137, NO. 21 Banner THURSDAY. JULY 11, 1991 PRICE 25' News Reappraisal Briefs to continue in Hastings ‘Arts Alive’ is Saturday by David T. Young I “Arts Alive,” an annual art and music festival sponsored by the Thomapple Arts Council, will take place Friday evening and all day Saturday at Fish hat­ chery Park in Hastings. The celebration will open with a dance performance by Ron Meyer and Guild at 7 p.m. Friday, followed by the Barry County Community Chorus. : Saturday's activities will include visual arts exhibits starting at 11 a.m.; a musical puppet show; piano music; the Ann Arbor acoustic group "Footloose" at noon; folk singer Marylyn Purdy at 1:30; melodeon and clavichord music at 2 p.m.; a Thomapple Suzuki Strings per­ formance at 2:30; the big band sounds of Les Jazz, directed by Joe LaJoye, at 3 p.m.; Footloose again at 4:30; a pig roast from 4:30 to 6:30; and the barber­ shop Maple Valley High School Singers, Hastings High School drama group, an alto sax performance and classical jazz Editor The reappraisal for Hastings will continue this year, despite a statewide assessment freeze for the 1992 lax rolls. The City Council Monday night asked its assessing firm. Consolidated Governmental Services, whether the local process should continue. Russ Siler, representing the firm, said the city would save money by continuing the practice, half of which was completed at the end of last year. The council in 1990 decided to have a reap­ praisal done over a thrce-year period to up­ date properties and to satisfy increasing pressure from the State Tax Commission. Hastings until last year had not undergone a reappraisal since 1969. The southern half of all properties in the ci­ ty were reassessed before the State Legislature approved an assessment freeze for 1992. This means that no increases in proper­ ty values, except for additions and renova­ tions, would be taxed legally during the next year. So the southern half of Hastings has been reappraised, but the other half cannot be until at least 1992. Council Member William Cusack said, "The people who feel that they’ve been treated unfairly should send a letter to the state. Personally, I’m insulted that this took place after the state insisted that we get up to date, then halfway through the ballgame they halt the progress." Siler told the council, "You’re saving money with the contract that’s in force. I’d hate to see the city stop its progress." He added that he believes the city should have the other half of city property reassessments in place, though they can’t be put on the tax rolls in 1992. Perhaps they can be in 1993, he said. "If you stop now, you still have a city half assessed," he said. Mayor Mary Lou Gray added, "We should continue because we don't have a complete file of (property) desciptions." Siler said, "You still have to know the ac­ curate value of a home on a property card.” Further muddying the waters is a ballot pro­ posal that would limit assessment increases to 5 percent per year. The council took no action after hearing the presentation by Consolidated Governmental Services, which in effect will allow the reap­ praisal to continue as scheduled. It is expected to be finished by the end of 1991. In another matter Monday evening, council agreed to schedule a public hearing for Aug. 12 on changes in the plan for the Downtown ballet. Special children’s activities during the day will include chances to create an art mural, to make stick and hand puppets and paper bonnets and visors, to learn origami, lantern making and mask making * There will be an exhibit of paintings by River City Artists in the Arts Hat­ chery Building. Food booths will be available and | hand-decorated "Arts Alive" T-shirts will be sold. Gas, steam engine showis July 13-14 ■ \ The 20th annual Gas & Steam Engine Show at Charlton Park is planned for Saturday and Sunday, July 13 and 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Antique tractors, steam engines and stationary engines will be on display and famishing power to operate farm equip­ ment and machinery during the festivities. A kiddies’ pedal pull will take place at 1 p.m. both days, followed by a parade around the village green at 2 p.m. One of the highlights of the celebration will be an 1895 Corley sawmill, restored by members of the Charlton Park Gas and Steam Engine Club, which is the sponsor of the show. A featured engine will be an 1833 Westinghouse. 15-horsepower vertical boiler steam engine, which was owned by the park’s founder, Irving Charlton. It is one of only three built and is the on­ ly one known to be restored to operating condition. Other activities will include tractor competitions, a flea market, music by the Michigan Fiddlers Association from 2 to 5 p.m. July 13 and an old fashioned square dance from 7 to 11 p.m. that Saturday. Plenty of food and a pie tent will be available on the grounds. There also will be a spark show with a steam engine, and old-fahioned kettle popcorn will be prepared. Development Authority and the Tax Incre­ ment Finance Authority. Marge Radant, secretary for the DDA. said the changes involve six suggestions in the downtown district, including: — Installation of decorative or "period” street lights. — Addition of parking areas and im­ provements to rpadways and streetscapes. — Improvements to publicly-owned structures. — Improvements to facades of commercial buildings. — The acquisition of the Hastings Hotel. — Evaluation and possible development of a public swimming pool. The downtown development district’s fun­ ding for projects comes from capturing extra tax revenue generated by improvements in the specified district. The DDA already has fund­ ed parking lot improvements and the exten­ sion of Apple Street. The council also agreed to continue pro­ gress on the industrial incubator project after a closed hearing on ^legal aspect of the matter. The council voted 5-3 to authorize the mayor to sign an agreement for a $300,000 federal grant, which with a S375.OOO state grant, a $125,000 local match and private donations, will fond the renovations and remodeling to the old E. W. Bliss can plant. The structure will be used to house fledgling industries until they are strong enough finan­ cially to do business on their own. Gray said the project is necessary for crea­ tion of jobs in the area. It is estimated that 40 new jobs will be created in the first year. Council also voted 4-3 to spend $3,000 from the contingency fond for an appraisal of the incubator plant site, according to the terms of the grant. Voting "no” were Cusack. Don Spencer and Evelyn Brower. In other business Monday, the council: — Accepted, with regrets, the resignation of Esther Walton from the Library Board. She was the council’s representative on the board. Meanwhile. Linda Lincolnho! was reap­ pointed to a five-year term on the board. — Received and placed on file a letter from Americable International that stated its work on installing cable in Hastings is nearly com­ plete, but its basic service now will cost $16.95 per month. When Americable first proposed to do business in the city its basic rate was to be $12.95 per month. Americable explained that its competitor. Triad, now is offering customers the Disney See COUNCIL, Page 3 Storm damage minor here by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer A torrential thunderstorm swept through the area Sunday evening on the heels of 80 mph winds that uprooted trees and knocked out electricity to an estimated 9,900 local homes and businesses. One woman was injured when she drove into a tree that had fallen across the road, but otherwise Barry County escaped more serious damage that took place in other communi­ ties. The storm claimed four lives across the state and plunged 400,000 homes and busi­ nesses into darkness. High winds damaged about 100 homes in Ionia County, said Lt. See STORM, Page 13 Barry County Fair set for July 13-20 J-Ad Graphics News Service The Barry County Fair again will provide a showcase for area young people, and those not so young, to show their talent and skills from July 13 through 20. The grandstand shows provide a wide mix of entertainment during the week with nightly shows. On Monday the Demolition Derby will be in front of the grandstand at 8 p.m. A Truck Pull Super Stock will begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Wednesday’s grandstand event is the Michigan State Championship Super Cross races starting at 7 p.m. SteppenWolf will entertain on Thursday with 7 and 9 p.m. shows. One of the country’s biggest country and western stars, T. G. Sheppard performs at 7 and 9 p.m. on Friday, July 19. To wind up the week there will be a Classic Car show at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 20. Also on that Saturday night, the 30 Years of Rock and Roll show will perform twice, at 6 and 9 p.m. Harness Racing will be a daily event from Monday through Thursday of the fair week. One of the highlights of the fair as always are livestock and non livestock events. Among the animals raised by 4-Hers and brought to the fair to be judged are horses, ponies, mules, cows, beef animals, sheep, hogs, goats, poultry, rabbits and dogs. In the non-livcstock areas are creative crafts, fine arts, sewing and needlework, foods and nutrition, food preservation, floriculture, conservation, leisure education, health and safety and technology and citizenship. Those interested in home economics supply displays of the are of food preservation, preserves, pickles, meats, and baked goods. Bill and Ginny Phillips will be honored during fair week for their many years as leaders in the Hickory Corners Busy Beavers Club. Both have led many project for the Barry County Fair, and remain active in both the fair and in 4-H. "Fairs have something to offer everyone, young or old. Whether you're here to visit the impressive livestock exhibits, try your luck at the challenging midway games, or enjoy one of the hundreds of other activities available at the fair, I hope your visit is memorable," Gov. John Engler said of the 1991 Barry County Fair. Daily gate admission is $5; daily senior citizens passes are $3; children 6-12 are SI; and children 5 years of age and under are free. Admission to grandstand events is free. Harvest Festival seeks involvement Groos named chairman of United Way drive Plans are continuing to be made for the recently resurrected Harvest Festival in Nashville and organizers say they need lots of participation from interested people. . The event will be staged Aug. 17, in the middle of the Muzzleloaders Rendez­ vous Aug. 16-18. Included among the activities planned are shooting competitions, historical re­ enactments, the Muzzleloaders' camp, a parade, an arts and crafts sale, an art show, children's games, a firefighters' water ball contest and a pancake breakfast. Festival planners said participants par­ ticularly are being sought for the parade, the arts and crafts show and entertain­ ment acts. J-Ad Graphics News Service Richard T. Groos, chairman of the board of V.king Corporation, has been named chairman of this year’s Barry Area United Way Campaign, which will kick off in mid­ September. A goal to raise $233,000 has been set to meet increased needs in the county. "Something to believe in....a caring county" is the 1991 campaign theme. "Recently, the citizens of Barry County have indicated at the polls that they care about their county," Groos said. "They said 'yes' to restoring the historical courthouse and to make it handicapped accessible. Then they said yes for Commission on Aging and 911. Overall the schools have been supported at the polls." Through United Way, county residents will be asked to support the agencies that touch the lives of 18,500 local people, he said. The Barry Area United Way agencies range from More Briefs on Page 3 , Richard T. Groos character-building youth organizations to those assisting distressed families. The local United Way’s largest allocation increase is for prevention of substance abuse among the youth in the county. All programs and budgets of the agencies are reviewed by local volunteers, he said. This year's campaign will concentrate efforts in three areas, Groos said. First, employers will be asked to conduct an in-house campaign to allow payroll deductions. Studies show that people prefer an ongoing contribution through payroll deduction to a much larger one-time contribution, United Way officials said. Those who are new to payroll deduction will be encouraged to give at least a dollar a week. Secondly, a vigorous effort will be made to encourage citizens who are employed outside the county to designate their contribution to Barry Area United Way. "Third, the more fortunate will be asked to remember with an increased donation to make Barry a more caring county...something to believe in," Groos said. He has been associated with the United Way and community fund since the late 1950s. Groos has served on the local board and in various capacities, including the presidency, since that time. Besides his involvement with the Barry Area United Way, Groos served 12 years on the Hastings Area Board of Education, including a term as president. He has been on the board of directors of Pennock Hospital since 1966, and has served on the Thornappic Foundation Board since the early 1960s and is its current president. Groos said that the only chink in his armor is that somehow in his career, he has never See GROOS, Page 14 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 11, 1991 Community dispute resolution may be wave of the future as old as recorded history. Family issues often have been resolved through generations of dispute resolution techniques. Despite the benefits of conflict resolution, many centers have a tough time surviving. She said she suspects it is because in U.S. culture winning the battle is much more glorious than avoiding the fight. Another problem is money. Lauderdale said court filing fees "will get you started, but they won’t maintain you." She said centers must be regionalized around the stale so that everyone has access to the service. She suggested that the one in Kalamazoo could serve the home county and Barry, Calhoun, Branch and Allegan counties. However, right now Barry County does not support the Kalamazoo center. "I lived in Barry County for 18 years and I’ve never turned down a case from Barry County, but we don’t get any money from you," she said. “I think it can work and I think Barry County can use this service." The Kalamazoo dispute resolution center charges $20 person for its service, regardless of how long the mediation goes on. Lauderdale said there are three essential things people bring to the bargaining table in conflict resolution. One is feelings, another is some kind of substantive issue and the third is a hidden agenda. The third "thing” can be interesting, she said. She gave examples of people who wouldn’t budge on disputes because of something that had been done on a personal by David T. Young Editor Community Dispute Resolution Centers are cropping up all over the United States, and their proliferation may help taxpayers save money and lessen the burden of the court system. Ann Lauderdale, a former Barry County resident now serving as director for the dispute resolution center in Kalamazoo, told a First Friday Lunch and Learn audience last week abouCbenefits of the program to society. Noting that the United Slates is the most litigious in the world, she said, “It s asinine for a country such as ours to fill our courts with issues that don’t belong there. But, in fact, that is what is happening. It’s time we looked at more effective ways of resolving issues." Lauderdale was a gifted and talented teacher for the Barry Intermediate School District before she was trained in conflict resolution in Grand Rapids and became founder and co-director of the Kalamazoo County center. Dispute resolution is the process in which two parties sit down and talk over their dif­ ferences confidentially in front of an objective third party. If the two at issue can resolve their dispute, it does not have to go to court, thereby taking up time and using taxpayers' money. Lauderdale said the concept of conflict resolution is not new. It has been used in other states for years. What fueled the program in Michigan was passage in 1988 of the Community Dispute Resolution Act, which provided money, through court filing fees, to start up non-profit centers. ‘ Lauderdale said the Kalamazoo center began operations in June 1990 and it now has 30 volunteer mediators. She said it is important to note the dif­ ference between mediation and binding ar­ bitration. In the latter process, the third party imposes a solution to the problem. In the former, the third party tries to get the two par­ ties at issue to reach a solution. "What we do is facilitate a solution to a problem," she said. “It’s a win-win situation." She noted that statistics prove solutions worked out by the two parties al issue arc much more likely to be adhered to than an ar­ biter's decision. Hastings School Board officers are re-elected Ann Lauderdale talks to the First Friday audience about the concept of resolving disputes before they get to the courts. Some examples of disputes the center handles are differences between divorced couples, between neighbors, status offenses involving youths except in the cases of substance abuse, victim offender instances, etc. Lauderdale said the center gets a good number of calls about landlord-tenant disputes. Businesses can use the service for conflicts between bosses and employees and mediation may be useful in disputes between doctors and patients. “There isn’t any issue I can think of that can’t be tried,” she said. Lauderdale said the concept of mediation is Improvements ongoing at animal shelter by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Donations from the public and the Barry County Humane Society are improving the environment at the County Animal Shelter. The Humane Society has offered to foot the bill for reconstructing a new cat area and purchasing a computer, new cat cages and three live traps for the County Animal Shel­ ter. The cost of the revamping the cat area is expected to be about $7,000. Currently cats and dogs are kept in the same kennel building. The new cat room will be located in a separate section, in the office portion of the building, now called the quarantine area. "It will make all the animals more com­ fortable and we’ll be able to house a few more," said Animal Control Officer Julie Mitchell. The Humane Society also will be remodeling the office area with insulation. The computer will be useful in developing the shelter's spay and neuter program with a follow-up system implemented to make contact with individuals who have adopted animals, she said. Donations from fund-raisers were recently used to build a 12- by 10-foot utility build­ ing to store food, cages and other items, which frees up four kennel spaces at the shelter, said Mitchell. Several large igloo­ style dog houses were also purchased with contributions. To enhance the appearance of the shelter, volunteer Marge Miller recently constructed an 8- by 10-foot outdoor planter out of rail­ road ties, which will eventually contain a dogwood tree and flowers. Medications, that the shelter normally couldn't afford, for cats and dogs have been purchased with donations from the public, too. In a related matter, County Commissioner Ethel Boze told commissioners Tuesday that the Delton Lions Club has offered to partic­ ipate in a plan that’ would save valuable dogs turned into the shelter for the leader dog program for the blind. Shelter dogs that are determined to be medically and mentally fit for the leader dog program will be sent to the leader dog train­ ing program. The determination will be made by Hastings veterinarian Dr. Fred Hauser and Jo Beth Bridleman, who is con­ sidered to be a local authority on dogs. Costs to transport the animals to the training center will be paid by the Delton Lions. The club is interested in the project to help keep dogs from being destroyed that could be of value to someone for "eyes." County forms Gypsy Moth Task Force Gypsy moths, which are rapidly becoming a state-wide pest, are in Barry County, but are not currently considered to be a threat to tree foliage in the area. However, that status could change at any time and could very well be a problem next year, said Jan Hartough, County Extension Director. "Gypsy moth caterpillars can be extremely annoying as they strip foliage from trees and wander onto houses," according to Extension Lines, a new Barry County Cooperative Extension Service publication. The County Board of Commissioners has taken a pro-active stance by forming a Gypsy Moth Task Force," the publication noted. Serving on the Task Force, which recently met for the first time, are Robert Wenger, Ed McPharlin, Ted McKelvey, Mike Smith, Jim Schnackenberg, Kyle Converse, Penny Diehl, Ed Domke, Scott Buskirk, Jane Norton, Doug Mackenzie, Jan Hartough, Jim Good and Mike Klovanich. The Cooperative Extension service will play an active and educational role with the task force. More than 50 gypsy moth traps have been placed around the county, in addition to those set by the Michigan Department of Agriculture, to gauge the local influx. Alle­ gan County already has a problem with the gypsy moths. The traps will provide local leaders with information about the size of Barry County's moth population and assist in local decision making about the pests, according to Extension Lines. "This year it looks like we'll slip by without any mass outbreaks," said Commis­ sioner Robert Wenger, chairman of the County Development Committee. If that's the case, the emphasis will be on educating the public about what they can and can't do, concerning the moths, he said. The Extension Service has a homeowner’s guide to understanding the gypsy moth and makes presentations to various civic organi­ zations. Extension also will have a display on the gypsy moth at the Barry County Fair next week. Sparton survives auto industry crunch by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer LAKE ODESSA - Despite a turbulent two years for the automotive industry and its suppliers, the Jackson-based Sparton Corporation has survived the economic crunch that eliminated many of its competi­ tors. Now, Sparton is looking forward to a promising recovery, officials said. For the Lake Odessa division, known as Sparton Engineered Products, the outlook could translate into at least 10 new jobs o’/er the next six months and the possibility of another 20 in two years, said Corporation Assistant Treasurer Joseph S. Lerczak. "In the next six months, we're looking at adding two state of the art presses, worth about S600.000, to our automotive divi­ sion," Letczak told the Lake Odessa Village Council July 8. "We're considering putting them in the Lake Odessa plant," though he would not identify two other Michigan sites also vying for the additional production line. Company officials expect to know in one month where they will install the presses. One of the new presses will replace an ex­ isting unit, while the second will be added to boost production capacity, he said. After two years, should business continue I' --i to hurt them many years ago. ^auderdale said that it is crucial that a mediator is objective. "Volunteers cannot take sides and cannot give solutions, and that’s hard to do," she said. "You cannot mediate if you know either party. The perception of neutrality is equally important." When asked how attorneys might feel about conflict resolution centers that might cut into their business, she said said that the Kalamazoo Bar Association supports the local center. “We liave a lot of support from judges and attorneys," she said. "But there are always some who see us as a threat." Once again turning to the benefits of her center’s services, she said, "I think we’ve avoided some wars with mediation. This is not in place of going to court, but it offers an alternative." But she acknowledged that mediation and conflict resolution is not for everybody. "Some people are so obstinate that media­ tion won’t work for them," Lauderdale said, noting that she has stopped some sessions when she feels the two sides are getting nowhere. She concluded, “I’m convined that this concept (of dispute resolution) is here to stay. It's not just a blip on the screen." The Brown Bag Lunch and Learn series is held the first Friday of each month at Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. It is sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Party. to escalate as predicted, four additional presses worth in excess of one million dol­ lars may be purchased and put into service. "It's been a tough two years in the auto­ motive business for the ’Big Three' and some Japanese manufacturers," said Lerczak. "Now, we consider ourselves a survivor in this business and have been told that we are survivors by our customers. Approximately three-quarters of suppliers were eliminated through this shakeout. But we have been told that because we are survivors, we will get significant new business." Major autor.jotive manufacturers throttled back their orders when consumer demand plunged during what experts have called an economic recession. " ./e were promised we would get a con­ tract for so much business from, say, Ford," explained Lerczak. "They would say, 'we want one million of this part.’ Then u e eet about 300,000 done and they come b; ad say, we want to cut back on our order. Manufacturers also have drastically reduced lead time to suppliers from 13 weeks to two weeks, said Lerczak. It was during that time that Sparton re­ tracted plans to build an expanded production complex on Bonanza Road in Odessa Township and instead, sealed a three-year lease agreement on a facility in Kentwood to handle overflow created in Lake Odessa by the closing of a plant in Gladwin. "When we shut down Gladwin, it brought more capacity to Lake Odessa than we could handle," said Lerczak. That resulted in the transfer of several of­ fice and production jobs to the temporary Kent County plant, though Lerczak, when questioned by trustee Jerry Engle, did not re­ spond as to the number of positions moved out of town. However, about 70 production people are still on the job in Lake Odessa, while a skeleton office crew remains, he said. "We leased the Kentwood building because we couldn't do what we had planned," said Lerczak. ”1 don't want to say in two years, we'll put up a plant but we're being forced by the automotive industry to add engineering." If the presses were to be placed in Lake Odessa, Sparton has asked that the council establish a plant rehabilitation district and grant the company a 12-year tax abatement, which would save Sparton about S44.000 in taxes, he said. The council will set public hearings to gather citizen input on the matter before ap­ proving or denying the re^-.ji.s. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Hastings .Area School Board elected officers for the 1991-92 school year at its reorganizational meeting Monday night. The board unanimously approved the same officers for the next fiscal year. Newly re-elected Michael Anton and Mark Feldpausch will returned to their seats as president and vice president, respectively. Patricia Endsley will once again serve as secretary and Lairy Haywood as treasurer. Trustees are Bob Casey, Ray Rose and Colin Cruttenden. In other business the board: • Approved a meeting schedule for 1991­ 92. The board of education will meet at 7:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month. The location of the meetings will rotate at the all the area schools. • Agreed to participate in the National School Lunch and related programs. The cost for a student lunch will be $1.25 and 40 cents for a reduced price student lunch and $1.75 for an adult lunch during the 1991-92 school year. While the cost of the adult lunch and the reduced price lunch stayed the same there was a 15-cent increase in the cost of student lunches. Students are determined to be eligible for the reduced price lunch on the basis of family size and income. • Awarded food service contracts to the lowest bidders as follows: dairy products, Roelof Dairy, Galesburg; chip products, The Snacktime Company (Cain’s), Battle Creek; bakery products, Holsum Way Bakeries, Jackson; and linen service, Banner Linen Service, Grand Rapids. • Approved the following fees for athletic activities for the coming school year: S3 for adults and $2 for students for admission to high school fall and winter sports and no admission for spring sports, cross-country, boys golf and girls tennis. Admission to middle school sports will be $1.50 for adults and 50 cents for students. Student passes will cost $15 each for fall and winter, family passes $60 each for fall and winter, and a century family pass, good for both fall and winter sports, costs S100. • Approved the personnel report, which recommended a one-year unpaid leave of absence for Southeastern Elementary School reading teacher Susie Standerford and the following transfers and reassignments: Southeastern fourth-grade teacher Nancy Bradley, elementary counselor; high school English and science teacher Marcia Freridge, high school chemistry teacher; Sally Fullerton, returning from leave to teach middle school English and Social Studies; high school chemistry teacher Bruce Krueger, middle and high school counselor; sixth-grade reading teacher Stephanie Kutch, seventh­ grade middle school teacher; Elementary vocal music and physical education teacher Judy Nelson, Central Elementary school thirdgrade teacher; high school social studies teacher Dennis O’Mara, high school art teacher; alternative education teacher Sue Ross, high school social studies teacher; middle school reading teacher Connie Semerad, Central Elementary first-grade teacher. • Designated the treasurer, secretary and business manager as signatories on the checking accounts and authorized the superintendent and director of operational services to approve withdrawals from savings accounts. • Passed a resolution to continue its accounts with the National Bank of Hastings until July 1993 and designated Great Lakes Bancorp, Hastings City Bank, Hastings Savings and Loan Association and National Bank of Hastings as depositories for school system funds. • Accepted two gifts: $2,370.96 from Hastings Fiberglass Products Inc. for the purchase of a television, video cassette recorder and camera for the high school football program, and S2.800 from the Southeastern Elementary School Parent­ Teacher Organization for the purchase of a new slide for the playground. Fischer replaces Pohl as pastor of St. Rose of Lima J-Ad Graphics News Service The Rev. Charles Fischer began duties as pastor of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings and St. Cyril of Nashville this past week. Father Fischer replaced Rev. Leon Pohl, who had been pastor of the parish since 1983. Pohl was transferred to St. Mary of the Lake in New Buffalo. Born to Henry and Leona Fischer in Monroe in 1944, Fischer moved to Lansing in 1948. He attended St. Theresc Parish Grade School and later lhe St. Joseph Seminary in Grand Rapids. Fischer then studied theology at Sacred Heart Seminary in Detroit and St. John’s Provincial Seminary in Plymouth. Fischer was ordained in 1971 by Bishop Alexander Zalesky of Lansing. He then serv­ ed as associate pastor at St. Augustine Cathedral in Kalamazoo and St. Philip in Bat­ tle Creek. He moved on to Gun Lake, where he served at Sts. Cyril and Methodius. Fischer has also served in Wayland at St. Therese before moving to St. Joseph in Watervliet in 1988. Having been in the area in the past, Fischer said he is quite familiar with Hastings and the rest of Barry County. He said he has visited Pennock Hospital and area nursing homes where his parishinors have stayed. "It’s a very pretty county," he said. "The lakes, streams and ponds in the area are love­ ly. I also see alot of growth here." "The people I’ve met, most of whom arc in the parish, are very friendly. There is a lot of active involvement within the parish, and they want the priest to feel at home." Fischer said he doesn’t plan to make any major changes at St. Rose. "Father Pohl and the people have done a great job here," Fischer said. "It’s like a lot of other things. Don’t try to fix it if it isn't Rev. Charles Fischer broke." Like all theologists, Fischer said he is look­ ing forward to being an active part of the local community, although he isn’t sure in what capacity. "In the past, I haven't been a part of local civic groups,’ he said. "I have been involved with minister’s groups and the like. I look for­ ward to being active." The transfers were part of 16 re­ assignments announced recently by Bishop Paul Donovan, bishop of the Diocese of Kalamazoo. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 11, 1991 — Page 3 State lawmakers solve one budget mess, eye next one by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer One budget down, one to go. Now that Lansing has nearly finished work on the 1991 budget - nine months behind schedule - the state Legislature returns to session today to begin work on the 1992 budget that takes effect Oct. 1. But local lawmakers doubt the next one will be approved on time. They’re certain it won't be without a fight. "The last six months have been the most difficult and trying times I've ever seen in the Legislature," said State Sen. Jack Welborn. "We're another day older and deeper in debt." That's because the governor and Legislature solved the 1991 budget crisis by pushing much of the $1.3 billion deficit ahead into the 1992 fiscal year, said lawmaker's at Mon­ day's Legislative Coffee in Hastings. Now the trick will be to stem the flow of red ink in the 1992 budget. "It's going to be tough because we haven't dealt with that structural deficit," said State Rep. Bob Bender. "We've postponed the day of reckoning to a degree." The $7.6 billion budget submitted last year for 1991 by former Gov. James Blanchard contained a S664 million shortfall for the fis­ cal year - a deficit that grew as the spending outpaced revenues while the Legislature grappled with how to balance it. The process ground to a halt this spring when newly-elected Gov. John Engler at­ tempted to nut an end to the Department of Social Service General Assistance payments to unemployed adults who are able-bodied. House Democrats turned down the plan, which led the Republican governor to unilat­ erally impose the cut using the state Admin- istrative Board and a little-known and neverused statute. State House Speaker Lewis Dodak filed suit against the move. On Tuesday, the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled Engler's act to be illegal. Meanwhile, Engler and Dodak fashioned a grand compromise by which the governor won't put an end to General Assistance for 95,000 able-bodied, unemployed adults this year. But House Democrats have agreed to phase it out within two years. Still, Engler was able to make good on his campaign promises that included no new taxes and no cuts in education spending, ac­ cording to Bender. But repeating those accomplishments in the 1992 budget may prove difficult with the added burden of solving the current year’s deficit. "It postpones a lot of the problems that we know we've got," Bender said. "Next year's structural shortfall is almost the same as this year's. Next year, we're going to pay for it." Michigan this year has avoided the budget mess that has forced shutdowns of non­ emergency government services in Maine and Connecticut. But lawmakers cautioned that Michigan could be in the same straits next year. "We're not there yet, but the potential ex­ ists that Michigan could be there," Bender said. "Pm not predicting that that'll happen, but conceivably it could." Welborn, however, said he expects a faster process because Engler will be at the helm for the entire process. "We never have had a governor with the guts we have today," Welborn said. "We'll see some new priorities in how dollars are spent" . . Hastings honors Desert Storm Vets Local dignitaries gathered for the dedication of the monuments honoring Vietnam and Desert Storm veterans on the Barry County Courthouse lawn on the Fourth of July. Hundreds of people joined the celebration to recognize those from Barry County who served in both wars, The 45-minute parade through downtown Hastings stepped off on South Michigan Street at 9:30 a.m. and ended in front of the Barry County Courthouse in time for the dedication of the veterans monuments Installed on the courthouse lawn. COUNCIL...continued from page 1 Channel and the American Movie Channel without extra charge, but Triad has not in­ formed the movie suppliers. Americable also said it has decreased the cost of its "super" package by S3 per month, to $24.95. Americable last year was granted a fran­ chise to do business in the city after a series of legal challenges from Triad. — Agreed to have a letter written in sup­ port of Reccyling in Barry County’s re­ application for a "Project Michigan’s Future” Solid Waste Alternative Recycling grant. RiBC’s application was not accepted last year, but it is changing the grant focus, now seeking a Class I Materials Recovery Facility for recyclables collected in Barry a.id other surrounding counties. — Approved changes in the local Lions Club's proposed dock building project at Fish Hatchery Park. Lions Secretary Jan Van Aman said the club now prefers to build a per­ manent dock with footings rather than a floating one, for economic and convenience News Briefs Fair Fun Books now are available The 1991 Fun Books for the Barry County Fair now are available at several locations around the county. The Fun Book enables fairgoers to at­ tend all six days for a total of $15. Regular admission to the fair is $5 each day. so the savings is $15 per person. The books now are available at the Music Center and Electric Motor Ser­ vice in Hastings, Country Video in Nashville, Citizen’s Eleva’or in Ver­ montville, Booth Insurance in Mid­ dleville and Felpausch in Delton. Arby’s Showcase slated for tonight The next Showcase program will be held at 6:30 tonight at Arby’s Restaurant in Hastings. Featured will be the Thomapple River Boys. Leo Hine, the Old Timers and Randy Noom. There will be no admission charge for the concert. Middleville play auditions slated Public auditions for the Village Players of Middleville’s production of "Everybody’s Crazy” will be held tonight and Friday night at Lincoln Meadows Senior Citizen Apartments. The three-act farce will be directed by Fred Clack of Wayland and will be per­ formed at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Aug. 16 and 17. at the Thomapple Kellogg High School Auditorium. Tickets will go on sale Aug. 1 at the Community Education office at TK High School. The comedy has 15 speaking parts and the Players want*to fill all the roles with local talent. The Village Players was formed last winter by a group of Middleville residents to provide an outlet for area people to exercise their talent and have fun. reasons. The club also wants to erect a plaque noting that the Lions donated the dock. — Gave its blessing to the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Sidewalk Days, which are scheduled for Friday and Saturday. — Accepted the low bid of $5,406 from Owens-Ames-Kimball for replacing four doors, two at City Hall and two at the Hastings Public Library. — Authorized the mayor to sign a tem­ porary agreement with STS Consultants to in­ stall a monitoring well near the old Zephyr Station at the comer of Michigan Avenue and Court Street. — Received an official flag and historical book from the City of Tecumseh, which took part in Mayor Exchange Day this year with Hastings. — Issued a proclamation honoring police officer Al Stanton, who is retiring. — Approved a request from Gray to attend the Michigan Mayor’s Conference in Alpena Aug. 14 and 15. Lakewood board elects officers Dean Hyde was re-elected president of the Lakewood Board of Education last week. Curt Johnson was named vice presi­ dent. Jean Chase secretary, newcomer Jeff Booi treasurer and Kristine Hynes, another newcomer will be the board’s liaison with the Michigan Association of School Boards. The board, at its July 1 reorganizational meeting, also decided to have meetings at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Meetings previously had been held on the fourth Thursday of each month. School officials said more frequent meetings would better accommodate planning for the school bond issue com­ ing up. The Lakewood school board’s next meeting then is scheduled for Monday, July 22. Drain project accord sought Three area township supervisors have been meeting to try to hammer out a compromise on the three-county Collier/Mud Creek drain cleaning project. The three, Jack Smith of Sunfield, Doug MacKenzie of Woodland and Justin Cooley of Castleton, have not yet been able to reach agreement, but will continue to meet. The project first was proposed in 1988 by Sunfield Township and it was approv­ ed last January by ’he three-member Drain Board on a 2-1 vote. Barry County Drain Commissioner Robert Shaffer cast the lone dissenting vote. Since approval for the project, three opposition groups have formed and there has been a class action suit filed and in­ junction sought in the courts. Di;digreements have arisen over the need for the cleaning to be done and its cost. School officers elected at TK Gary VanElst was re-elected president of the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education at the board’s reorganizational meeting Monday. James Verline was elected vice presi­ dent. Wendy Romph secretary and Jab Siebesma treasurer. Newly-elected members Siebesma and Daniel Parker were sworn in. Siebesma June 10 was elected to her second term, while Parker is starting hbis first term. Hastings police officer retiring after 28 years by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer A man who spent his childhood playing on the streets of Hastings and his adult years pa­ trolling them retires next week after 30 years of law enforcement work. Patrolman Al Stanton hangs up his gun and badge Tuesday after serving 28 years with the Hastings Police Department. Stanton spent 18 years working nights and evenings and the last 10 on the day shift, where he saw more of life in Hastings than most people ever experience. "Nights and days are entirely different," he said. "At nights you gel the drunks and the fights. During the day, it's 'somebody stole the flowers off my porch."’ "You work a different shift, and you work with an entirely different group of people," he said. A 1955 graduate of Hastings High School, Stanton worked for the now-defunct Orchard Industries and Action Flex in Hastings and for Oliver Corporation in Battle Creek until he was drafted into the U.S. Army 1958. Stanton served tours of duty in Virginia, Greenland and France during his two-year hitch as company carpenter in a transporta­ tion unit. "We did all phases of getting something to somewhere," he said. Following his release in 1960, Stanton de­ cided to go into law enforcement. Shortly af­ ter ex-Hastings police officer Earl Campbell was elected Barry County Sheriff in 1960, Stanton applied for a deputy's job. "I always had some interest in law en­ forcement," he said. "I went in and said I was just out of the service, and I'd like to be a deputy sheriff." Hired immediately, Stanton went to work, 10 hours a day, six days a week for S3,800 a year. "The pay wasn't bad," he said. ”1 probably had as much spending money then as I do to­ day.” Two years later, former Police Chief Dick Sunior asked Stanton to join the Hastings Police. “He came looking for me,” Stanton said. "He offered me $4,800 a year plus medical and retirement. It was still 10 hours a day, but only five days a week." During his three-decade career, Stanton fig­ ures he's had his fair share of ups and downs as a lawman. In the early 1960s, when the sheriffs de­ partment still handled animal control, Stan­ ton was sent to a house north of town to pick up an animal to be put to sleep. "I was told to go out and get the only dog chained up on nis property and dispose of it," he said. Stanton picked up the animal and got the job done. Hours later the dog owner appeared at the office. "He came in to see the sheriff about what happened to his prize beagle," Stanton said. "We told him we gave him a home in the country, which was a nice way of saying he had been put to sleep." "The sheriff ended up writing him a check for $50 to pay for the dog," Stanton said. During his early days on the road with the sheriffs department, when the jail was in the present county annex building, the sheriffs wife cooked meals for jail inmates. Once morning Stanton took breakfast up­ stairs to the women’s cell on the top floor. Instead of finding a pair of armed robbery suspects, he was greeted by a hole in the ceil­ ing. "During the night, they had gotten the cor­ rugated metal ceiling out of the--way and kicked the floorboards away and got out," he said. Fortunately the suspects were caught shortly afterward and returned to a more solid cell. Crime hasn't changed much in the past 30 years, though it has grown as the population has risen, Stanton said. His three decades of law enforcement work also taught him crime runs in familiar pat­ terns. "You arrest the grandfather for drunken and disorderly behavior and later you'll arrest the grandson for drunken and disorderly behav­ ior," he said. "You get John Smith, then John Smith Jr. Now you get John Smith the third." But technology and better education has made law enforcement a whole new ball game, thanks to portable breathalyzer tests, computerized police records and fax machines for transmitting arrest warrants and other documents from one location to another. Al Stanton Other changes are not as welcome, he said. "We didn't use to have plea bargaining. That's the biggest change," Stanton said. "You used to charge somebody with bur­ glary, and it pretty much stayed burglary, not attempted burglary.” Stanton said he has no firm plans for his retirement other than spending more time with his family and doing a bit more fishing and hunting. Stanton's wife, Belinda, an employee at Pennock Hospital, is completing her training as a registered nurse, so she is beginning a new career. "I'm going to let her work while I sit at home," he said. "I’m going to take life easy for a while." Local law firm has new associate Attorney Stephanie S. Fekkes has joined the Hastings law firm of Siegel, Hudson, Gee & Fisher. In addition to being a new associate at the firm, she also is currently the only woman attorney affiliated with a private law practice in Barry County. Fekkes, a native of Indianapolis, received a bachelor of science degree from Indiana University in 1986 and a Juris Doctor degree from Cooley Law School in 1989. She received several honors at Cooley Law School, including memberships cn the National Moot Court and National Appellate Advocacy Teams and the Dean's List. She also received the Harry A. Gair Memorial Scholarship. At Cooley, she was vice president of the Student Bar Association and has served as an adjunct professor at the school since her graduation. She most recently completed her tenure as law clerk and bailiff for Circuit Court Judge Thomas S Eveland, a former Barry County judge who now sits only in Eato". County. Fekkes moved to Hastings three weeks ago and is looking forward to being involved in the community. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 11, 1991 - d Band often shows community support To the editor: Please let me respond to the “Viewpoint” that appeared in the July 4 edition of the Ban­ ner. As a band parent and board member of the Band Boosters, I feel it apporpriate to do so. First, the band program is intended to pro­ vide a quality band experience for the students in the school district. If we as a community expect quality, we cannot expect the directors to just “round up enough of the legions,” as was stated in the editorial. On July 4 it would be difficult to round up enough of the legions to provide a full quality performance, one that the students and community are accustomed to. Secondly, the editorial states that the band not being in the parade left the schools out of a positive process generated by community spirit. The band students (grades six them 12) are involved in an average of 100 perfor­ mances per school year, many of which are in the community. Examples are the Sum­ merfest, Christmas and Memorial Day parades as well as Mayor Exchange Day, and performances for service organizations and functions during the December holiday season. These are all done as extensions of the educational experience, for the community, during the school year. Third, the editorial also states that the band marches for Summerfest without being in school all summer. This is true, but Sum­ merfest follows band camp, which is in early August, so for the band the educational pro­ cess has started for the year. Fourth, this project was supposed to be a countywide parade, but the editorial singles out the Hastings Band and school system. Somewhat unfair! A countywidc volunteer band for such occasions has been suggested. I think that is a grand idea. Fifth, a national embarassment? I can only assume that the information provided to Paul Harvey was given as a unique news item, not to degrade the band or community. I hardly think the Paul Harvey broadcast would have been used to advertise the parade locally if there were concern of national shame. Let’s not forget that ex and current band students as well as directors participate in the Hastings City Band summer concerts. Doesn't this indicate community spirit and apprecia­ tion for support and a quality band program? When the students compete at marching and symphonic festivals, consistently scoring high, doesn’t this also reflect quality, com­ munity support, spirit and pride? I believe so, and hope that the community feels the same way. On behalf of the band students, parents and directors, I assure you that the community support the band receives is appreciated. Gus Zurface Hastings Apology to the band appropriate To the editor: No, we are not going to let you blatantly criticize our Hastings High School Band for not performing in the July 4 parade. How could any citizen of this area even in­ sinuate that our band directors and their students are not patriotic enough to care? They are continually giving to this community. Granted, Mr. editor, this parade was a special occasion to honor our men coming home. I am sure, however, that if the Hastings Chamber of Commerce had been organized enough to plan for this parade many, many months ago (not just a few months), the band would have been out there leading the way. It is not easy or fair to the students to "throw a band together” as you suggested. A well-trained band has pride and will not usual­ ly perform without proper rehearsal time. It is obvious that the Hastings City Chamber of Commerce did not take this into consideration. General Norman Schwarzkoff is a great believer in “discipline,” and especially “self­ discipline.” The band program promotes this same discipline and self-discipline theory. Hastings High School has one of the top­ notch bands in Michigan. The directors are well known and highly respected throughout the state. I am sure that General Schwarzkoff would be at a loss to understand why you. Mr. editor, have publicly lashed out at the Hastings High School Band who upholds the very disciplined theory that he holds so dear. He is proud of his men who fought and wants them honored, but I am sure he would not want such a fine group of young people and their directors embarrassed in any way. Perhaps you, Mr. editor, should be embar­ rassed for making this such an issue — in­ cluding the Paul Harvey incident; or perhaps the Hastings City Chamber of Commerce bet­ ter be a little more organized in the future. I am sure a letter of apology to the Hastings High School Band would be most appropriate. A Former President of the Hastings Band Boosters. Velma Bennett Attack on high school band shocking Dear editorial staff: Incredible! Your editorial regarding the participation of the Hastings High School Band in the July 4 parade was shocking. No high school band student should be sad­ dled with the guilt of failed millages, poor community relations and disgracing Hastings nationally. Students do not owe the community their time on a holiday during vacation. Band members deserve a break from the dozens of events in which they do support their school and community. Three of these performances arc already parades downtown on holidays or on weekends (Memorial Day. Summerfest and Christmas). Students deserve better than a community that equates pride, ingenuity and American patriotism with 19 blaring Sonys. We shouldn’t blame Paul Harvey for identifying the humor in the situation. Editorials express opinions. They should not contain "tactics.” Your editorial is heavy-handed, irresponsible, unfair and misleading. Learn to deal with your parade fetish in a less hurtful manner. There is nothing wrong with a ceremony. A parade is an event where the performers walk away from their audience! At a minimum, band members, band direc­ tors and the school administration deserve an apology. You might also express your ap­ preciation for all of the public service the bands provide. I am aware that the rehearsals and obtacles arc many and the gestures of thanks few. Sincerely, Jack Bender Hastings Bands took an unfair rap Dear editor: As a former parent, I feel compelled to res­ pond to your recent editorial regarding the absence of "live music” at the July 4 parade. It is not the decision of the school, nor that of the newspaper, whether the band performs or not. That decision must be solely up to the band directors. The Hastings High School band instructors are certainly competent and gifted teachers who would not make such a decision without considerable forethought. As a resident of this community who has listened to countless quality performances by the Hastings bands, I find it incredulous that your editorial staff would accept incomplete instrumentation, due to family vacations, and inadequate preparation due to summer vaca­ tion, as poor reasons for not performing. These are major factors that will influence the performance, and 1 support a decision of no band, as opposed io an incomplete, poorly prepared band. Band students and their families spend countless extra “volunteer" hours throughout the school year, providing er.tertainment-type programs, as well as quality educational and Balloons harm the environment To the editor: A small article in your July 2 Reminder left me quite shocked. It was a picture showing 60 helium balloons being “set free." As a student who is concerned about our en­ vironment, I found that to be appalling. Those balloons that are not picked up are left to be eaten by animals who cannot digest the rub­ ber. Birds, rabbits, squirrels, fish, turtles and numerous other creatures suffer and die needlessly. This not only affects our com­ munity, but also the surrounding ones. Our environment needs to be preserved, which must involve everyone. Those children should be taught to protect and help animals and their surroundings, not harm them. We only have one world, so we must all work together and not waste it! Heather Koning Hastings Kids like Mini-Page To the editor: We like the Mini-Page. 1 do try’n find and and my little brother does the Mini-Spy. We are saving the Rookie Cookie's Recipes. lamlli and my brother is 416. musical performances that enhance the cultural climate of our city and county. The band directors also spend many extra hours, not only by providing quality instruction to our students, but also by providing many civic organizations with outstanding performances, of which the directors’ “extra-duty” compen­ sation is far from adequate. No, our school instrument program does NOT owe this city anything. It is unfortunate that nationally syndicated columnist Paul Harvey chose to "embarrass" Hastings with comments regarding the necessity of artificial music at our Fourth of July parade. What Hastings should be embar­ rassed about is the amount of fund-raising that has to be done to support a band program of this superb caliber in the first place. We are fortunate to have the instrumental Banner) Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 19p2 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President Stephen Jacobs Treasurer I'lihlii Opinion; Robert C. 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Bex B Hastings, Ml 49058 Samantha and Scott Allcrding Hastings [Hatiings program that we have and the quality of teaching that we have in that program, especially considering Hastings Area voters* track record on millages. Instead of commen­ ting on what we don’t have, why not attend, and comment on, one of the band’s free public concerts during the school year? This is the real reason for music education in the schools and in the lives of the students involved. Don’t worry when the band doesn’t march in a parade or provide entertainment during half-time at football games. Rather, worry when you don’t see Hastings children carry­ ing their instruments home to practice, or when there is no ban-1 to practice for. Will fair admission price affect your attendance? The Barry County Fair this year is charging $5 admission per adult, up from $3 last year, but is making all grandstand entertainment events free. How do you feel about the new price? Will it affect your attendance at the fair or grandstand events? John Jacobs Vice President Frederic Jacots Secretary Newsroom David T. Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Todd Tubergen (Sports Editor: Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Sue Hinckley Sandra Ponsetto Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday S a.m. ■ 5:30p.m.: Saturday 8 a.m. - noon. Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Phyllis Bowers Subscription Rates: S13 per year in Barry County S15 per year in adjoining counties S16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER- Send address changes to: P.O Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) “I think it’s a good deal. They’ve got a nice piece of property, and they need money to make it work." “I think the grandstand is more geared to older people. I wouldn’t want to pay grandstand prices for my young children who are interested in the animals and the rides." “It’ll probably discourage us from going because it's so expensive. If you don't want to go to the grandstand k’s an ad­ ded thing." Jason Johncock Hastings: Brian Morton Hastings: MartiDe Vandecar Hastings: “I don’t like it because I don’t go to the grandstand.” “I think it’s a good idea. It’s only $2 more, and grandstand admission used to be more than that. A lot of fairs are higher to get in.” ‘‘I don’t think it’s right to charge people to get in, they should charge for the events. It’s not fair if you just want to go to ride the rides.’’ �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 11, 1991 — Page 5 COUNTY FAIR July 13-20 * Fairgrounds in Hastings A-1 AUTO GLASS & UPHOLSTERING HARNESS RACING WOLEVERS REALESTATE HEAL ESTATE terideitul Gbti - Wlida, naliag Alt, CiVtm OnpUc, UptoVery Way! Topi - StiMi', CaowereUI - FUMtutUI Elsie Wolever - Owner 8c Broker m 968-5270 - 180 S. 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BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT Collision Repair - 795-9596 KLOOSTERMAN LANDSCAPING 7892 Cherry Valley Ave. 891-9380 - Caledonia All Makes & Models 415 2nd - Middleville QUALITY SNACKS SINKE'S SERVICE Distributor for Eagle Snacks 923 E Michigan Mon - Fri 8:30 AM - 9:30 PM Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 795-3509 968-9758 Battle Creek 515 Grand Rapids Street - Middleville Forest Middleton - Owner Prototypes - Tools - Dies - Fixtures Wire EDM 795-3646 611 Bowens Mill Road - Middleville KELLER TRUCK SALES Used Truck Sales 344-8987 - 2612 Miller Road Kalamazoo STANTON'S IWwcnoneas & 726-0181 • 144 South Main, Vermontville Also: 852-1717 • Nashville 543-2530 LARRY NEIL AGENCY 945-3443—| new location |------ L&S COUSINS TRUCKING, LeRoy 8b Sharon Cousins, Owners 962-8027 llik BOOTH INSURANCE MUELLER BEAN COMPANY] AG PRODUCTS Div. 374-8859 - Woodbury (626) 374-8892 ==- ^^\SES ,nc’ MCCORMIC*^ ^A-SL-'n AGENCY “Service Is Our Policy” Groceries 8b Homemade Luncheon Meats 852-9152 - 6 Thomapple Lake Road - N»«hyiHe cfiRST BANK OF AMERICA - MICHIGAN McCORMICK ENTERPRISES, INC. 623-2582 - 729 S. Grove St. - Delton ART MEADE AUTO SALES Art Meade - Owner Sates A Service - Full Un. of Stereo Equipment Try Our Service Center • EkcepHoncl Service A Rales Ticker Hltebee A All Kindi at Truck A Ccr Accessories 1633 S. Hanover - Hastings 948-8111 LAKE Odessa CO-OP R & H PORTABLE TOILETS Serving Allegan & Barry County 8621 E. Michigan Galesburg - 381-6460 Delton - 623-6500 TREES R US Salutes Youth and Agriculture 374-8061 - 374-8733 Fertilizer Plant - 374-7329 1018 3rd Ave. - Lake Odessa U - RENT - EM ■ CANOE LIVERY Chemicals & Supplies NOW CARRYING A LINE OF HOT TUBS EMERALD SPAS A PATIO FURNITURE 756 E. Fremont - Middleville 795-7519 1532 E. Columbia - Battle Creek Mon - Fri 9am - 6pm Sat 9 am - 5pm 9mlQsm-3wa Gasoline Diesel Fuel Fuel Oil Propane 1-800-783-9465 LUMBER ■H ““baud SHARP PARK 945-2857 GUN LAKE PARKSIDE PARK 2430 Briggs Road - Cun Lake Middleville, mi 49333 Turn left at State Park Entrance onto Briggs Road Open May 15-Oct. 15 SUMMER 795-3140 OR IN THE WINTER MONTHS PHONE (616) 792-2416 PHIL'S PIZZERIA Dinners & Subs (616) 795-3856 (616) 945-3026 8551 Deep Lake Rd. - Middleville 693-2227 425 S. MALN - CLARKSVILLE Vita-Plus if ucl) Custom Grinding Mixing ’’’ r^**_ Grain Merchandising 963-1585 772 East Emmett - Battle Creeki David Carrigan and Associates, Inc. Manufacturers of Beverage Equipment Leasing and Consulting Services 15489 S. Kellogg School Road, Hickory Corners 671-5171 — We Sell Inground Reinforced Poured Concrete Inground Liner Pools, Hot Tubs Also Service Pools, Service & Supplies 222 S. Jefferson - Hastings BERGY BROTHERS ELEVATOR COMPANY 868-6030 - 868-6049 965-7552 BURG- DOF POOL BUILDERS Lake CdeBsa- 3244 Bonanza Rd.- 374-1311 Ionia-2525 8. State Rd.- 527-1850 Lowell-1102 Lincoln Lake Rd.-897-4101 Farming - An American Heritage - Be Proud of It! 11567 Depot - S.E. Alto Need a Builder? We Can Set You Up With a Qualified Pole Bam Builder or House Builder AGRI - SALES. INC. One OfThu Largest Suppliers In Southern Michigan For Farm, Home, & Industry 107 North Grove - Delton (616) 623-2301 Member FDIC rUro BIG L LUMBERLAND MONDAY - FRIDAY 7:30 AM - 5 JO PM SATURDAY 7JOAM-NOON millwright m*° WOODS POOLS, INC. Custom Slaughtering 8c Processing BUTCHERING - MON - WED - FRI Cut - Wrapped - Frozen H 4 8c 1/2 Beef8c Pork Radius SERVICES 497 Arlington 795-3302 - Middleville Company Soil fating ■ Cuetom Appdccdlon Michigan; Pmmtcr liquid-Fam CTwnlcaii . * Moblles/Portables * Paging Systems * Cellular Phones ' 2-Way Radios Communication Systems* Repe-tera Fair Prices at Big L Lumbertand - Clarksville Call Us For All Your AG Building Needs 1413 2nd St-Lake Odema FROM 1949 TO 1991 J 891-8113 - 627 Main - Caledonia 795-3361 - 303 Arlington - Middleville 698-6337 - 3205 68th St. - Dutton Afchlguna Complete Rertfter 795-3364 - 100 LaFayette - Middleville 7860 Morrison Lake Road Saranac 642-3881 Dannie Mutschlar, PmUdanl 204 S. Main - Nashville FARM BUREAU MUH1AL * FARM BUREAU UH ■ IMS BUREAUCBtSUU.* FBAMUTTY 585 W. State - Hastings 945-3191 Experienced Serviceman AAA - 24 Hour - Towing & Road Service 852-9656 I 1 CALEDONIA STATE BANK Biadiord'PMute Corporation JERRY'S TIRE & AUTO SERVICE INC iPlTj’STOB. | 1611S.HANOVER-HASTINGS insurance HAMMER'S TOWING Ron Hammer - Owner COMMUNICATIONS?INC. 113 West Lawrence Aw.- Charlotte ■M RUM BUREAU TLC HOME CARE, INC. Bonded & Insured - All Shifts Available 623-2645 ■ 11486 S. Wall Lake Rd. - Delton 20496 M-66 - Battle Creek THE SHEAR PLACE Vickie McEwan - Stylist We Use and Recommend rrA./c.. REDKEN Products ‘S’REDKLN Appointment & Walk-Ins Welcome Iwfli. 964-MIJ ■ AO t Man - mew 1176 lamina Road <•17) Ul-W ■ Chartatto. MI EAT - IN OR TAKE - OUT 795-7844-120 E. Main - Middleville GO GO AUTO PARTS Open: 8am - Spm Mon - Fri 9am - 1pm Sat 7709 Kingsbury Rd. - Delton - 623-2775 —SEE IT AU— AT fflIE FAIR The Depot Restaurant “Featuring the Best in Ice Cream, Pi??”, & Subs" 430 N. Cochran Ave. Charlotte - 543-8122 THORNAPPLE KITCHEN "TRY OUR TAKE OUT Family Dining - Daily Specials - Breakfast all Day Open: Mon thru Fri &00am to 8:00pm Sat 6:00am to JtOOpm / Sun 8:00am to 1:00pm 795-3672 - 499 Arlington - M37 - Middleville 1 | THESE PROUD SPONSORS WOULD LIKE YOU TO COME JOIN THE FUN AT THE FAIR! �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 11, 1991 Glenn A. Miller The public is invited to attend a 6 p.m. Sunday concert by Arc, a traveling troupe of young people. The event will be held at Delton’s Faith United Methodist Church. . “Arc” to perform Sunday at Delton Methodist The talents and energy of about a dozen young people will be featured in concert at 6 p.m. Sunday at Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. The traveling troupe is known as "Arc" and they communicate through music, drama and media. During the concert Arc members share their joy for living as they address the spiritual area in their life through a personal relationship with God. Arc is comprised of individuals from throughout the United States and sometimes includes members from other parts of the world. • Each year the Allegan-based group travels about 75,000 miles and performs for more than 250,000 people. Arc members commit one year or more of their lives to reaching out to high school youth and adults with a positive message of hope and abundant living. Members are chosen by audition and Arc Director Chris Ward said that individuals are selected from more than 500 inquiries each year. Selection is based on a demonstrated pro­ ficiency with an instrument as well as wellbalanced character. Members of Arc raise part of their own support to cover some of the cost of insur­ ance, travel, wardrobe and training expenses. Although Arc is primarily on the road to work with teens through high school assemblies, they also enjoy Sunday church services with adults. In the "Adult Sacred Concert" many adult favorites, gospel favorites and recently new sacred music is featured. The group has previously performed at the Delton church and has been .well-received. The public is welcome to attend Sunday's concert. A free will offering will be collected for Arc. Refreshments will be served. Faith United Methodist Church is located on M-43. ATTEND SEMES Hastings Area ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. Father Leon Pohl, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8: 00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confes­ sions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. James Leitzman Pastor. Sun­ day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults, -Teens and Children. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Cotant, choir director. Sunday morning 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.. Morning Worship; 4:45 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m., Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton, Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday, July 14 - 8:00 Family Worship; 9: 15 Church School (all ages); 10: 30 Family Worship, Church Council after. Thursday. July 11 6:00 Softball. 8:00 AA; 8:15 Bldg. Exp. Comm. Friday, July 12 - YG Cedar Point. Saturday, July 13 YG Cedar Point; 10:00-4:00 Pic. Dir. Proofs; 2:30-4:30 Child Swim.; 8:00 NA. Monoay, July 15 - 6:00 Pos. Parenting; 7:00 VBS Staff. Tuesday. July 16 - 9:30 Mom. Bible St.; 11:30 Holy Comm./Lunch; 6:30 Softball; 7:00 Altar Guild. Wednesday. July 17 7:00 Elders. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church Streets, Philip L. Brown, Pastor. Church phone 616/945-9574. Summer Morning Worship 9;30 a.m. (nursery atten­ dant). Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship service over WBCH AMFM at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Nar­ cotics Anonymous 12:00 noon. Wednesday Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursdays Bazaar Workshop Cay Perry home 9:00 a.m. Saturday Co­ Dependents Anonymous 9 a.m. Monday. July 15 - Barry County Jail Ministry, 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 16 - U.M. Men Dinner and Program with Jay Hare and presen­ tation on Workcamps 6:30 p.m. Friday. July 19 - Sesquicentenial Ice Cream Social 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. with lots of family fun activities — public invited. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West Stale Road. Hastings. Michigan, James A. Campbell, Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows orJ.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, (The Bible Church) Bring Your Bible. 600 Powell Road. 1 mile East of Hastings. Our Motto: "The Bible, the whole Bi­ ble. and nothing but the Bible”. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Morning Worship. 10:30 a m. Thursday 7:30 prayer meeting and softball for the youth. Pastor Emeritus. Rus Sarver. Phone 945-9224. Every Sunday is Friend­ ship Day. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings. Michigan, G. Kent Keller. Pastor. Eileen Higbee, Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday, June 9 - 9:30 Morning Worship Service. Nursery provided. Broadcast of this service over WBCH-AM and FM. Mon­ day, June 10 - 7:30 Session Meeting. Tuesday, June 11 - 7:30 Deacons Meeting. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar. 2415 McCann Rd., Irving. Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ day Mass 10:00 a.m. Holy Commu­ nion; 5 p.m. Evening Prayer. 1928 Book of Commons prayer used it all services. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS * LOAN ASSOCIATION Hailing* and Lake Odetia WREN FUNERAL HOME HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 904 Terry Lane (at Starr School Road). Philip R. Colburn, Pastor. Church phone number is 945-2170, if no answer, call 945-3355. Saturday services are: Sabbath School at 9:?0 a.m. (for all ages), and Worship Service at 11:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting meets each week on Tues­ day, 7:00-8:00 p.m. A fantastic Vacation Bible School is planned for Sunday through Friday, July 14-19, 6:30-9:00 p.m. — crafts, felts, stories, refreshments, ac­ tivities, books, lots of fun for ages 5 through 13 years. Church Board meets Tuesday. July 9, at 8:10 p.m. Sunshine Bands at Thomapple Manor on Sabbath, July 13, 4:00 p.m. Special Vesper service to close the Sabbath. July 13, 8:30 p.m. All are invited. Our monthly all-church luncheon will be July 20 following our morning services. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. James R. Barrett, Asst. Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service, Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00. Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7:00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Prycr meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir pracice. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. MI 49058. Pastor Robert Kersten. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard, 945-5974. Worship Services — Sunday, 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. 4-H meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesdays, 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers. 801 Barber Rd., Hastings. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD, 502 E. Bond. Hastings. Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. 948-2529. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser­ vice — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. Middleville Area MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH. 314 E. Main St.. Mid­ dleville. Ml. Phone’ /65-3073. Traditional Latin Mass 4:30 p.m. every Sunday, Confession and Rosary 4:15 p.m. ol Hailing* NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.O.l.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway ■ Hailing* BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescription*" - I IBS. Jellenon 945-3429 ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 11252 Fiona Rd. Delton. Masses: Saturday. 5:00 p.m.; Sunday. 11 a.m. CHURCH OF GOD. 7th DAY, Banfield, Michigan. Services 10 a.m. each Saturday. Call 671-4100, or Box 42. Bedford. Mich. 49020. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11.00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Nashville Area Hasting*. Michigan ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Satur­ day Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9: 30 a.m. HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. TZOCcak Rd. — Hasting*. M.chigan Lucy M, Bean MIDDLEVILLE - Lucy M. Bean, 96 of Middleville passed away Saturday, July 6 at Thomapple Manor. She was employed at Eaton Manufacturing in Battle Creek during World War II and retired from American Stamping in 1953. She was known as Grandma Bean to most everyone, always ready to assist anyone in need. Mrs. Bean is survived by Arthur and Jane, Toledo, Ohio, Rex and Margaret, Muskegon, Russell and Mae, Castle Rock, Colorado, Marion and Andrew Downing, Middleville; nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence in 1978, a son George in 1988 and a baby daughter in 1922. Funeral services were held in Jackson at the Patience-Montgomery Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 10 at 1:00 p.m. Gary G. Roberts LINDALE, TEXAS - Gary G. Roberts, 39 of Lindale, Texas passed away Thursday, June 27, 1991 at his home in Lindale, Texas. Mr. Roberts was bom on October 21,1951 in Nashville, the son of Roy and Virginia Hoover Roberts. He graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1970. He was married to Debbie Girreil on April 29, 1989. Mr. Roberts was self employed in the H and R Fabrications, owned by himself and good friend David Hooper. He was a faithful member of the Prairie Creek Baptist Church in Lindale. Mr. Roberts is survived by his loving wife Debbie and step son Justin Novac, his father and mother Roy and Virginia Hoover Roberts; brother Lee Roberts and wife Joyce of Grand­ ville; sisters Irene Ames and husband Russell of Brethren, Eunice Goodemoot and husband Rex of Lake Odessa, Margene Taylor and husband Jim of Normall, Illinois, Ruth Ann Hamilton and husband Dick of Middleville. Funeral setvices were held July 1 at the Prairie Creek Baptist Church in Lindale with Reverend John Offutt officiating. Burial was at Damascas Cemetery in Lindale. There will be a memorial service at the Zion Lutheran Church in Woodland, July 14 at 2:00 p.m. Arrangements were made by Caudle­ Rutledge Funeral Home. Delton Area OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK CATHOLIC CHURCH. 6547 Lacey Rd.. Lacey. Mass: Sunday 8: X) a.m. Hailing* FLEXFABINCORPORATED BELLEVUE - Glenn A. Miller, 98 of 14010 Waubascon Road, Bellevue, passed away Saturday, July 6, 1991 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Miller was bom June 30.1893 in Lacey, the son of Arthur and Olive (Case) Miller. He was raised in the Lacey area and attended Briggs Elementary School. He was married to Dora M. Benedict in 1912 in Nashville. She died in 1967. He married Mabel Abbott in Armada in 1969. She died in 1987. He was a farmer and worked at the Hast­ ings Sale Barn dealing in livestock for many years. He bought wild horses in Wyoming and transported them by rail to Hastings. Then he drove them down Main Street to the Old Coun­ ty Fairgrounds. He also worked for A.K. Zinn Company in Battle Creek and the W.K. Kellogg Company. He moved to Hale in 1941 and helped build a sale bam there and helped get the Iosco County Fair going. He was a stone mason and enjoyed laying field stone into his late years. He enjoyed working at yard sales and putting handles on old hand tools. He attended Assembly of God churches, Hale and Nashville. Mr. Miller is survived by daughters, Glenndora Clemens, Rose City; Marian Ellsworth, Hale; Thelma Youngs, Bellevue; Wilma Couch, Battle Creek; Lois Potter, Gladwin; sons, Dale Miller of Hastings, Glenn F. Miller of Hastings, Reverend Milbourne Miller, Cartersville, Georgia, Royal Miller, Juddville, Nile Miller, Florida, Eldon Miller, Auburn Hills, Reverend Vernon Miller, Portage, Maynard Miller, Mendon and Merwyn Miller, Bellevue; 90 grandchildren, 150 great­ grandchildren, especially Jacob Miller who was born on his 98th birthday, 20 great-great­ grandchildren; brothers, Floyd Miller and Clif­ ton Miller, both of Hastings. He was also preceded in death by daughter Eleanor Frey; sons, Gordon and Wendell; sisters, Annie Davidson and Jeanette LeClear; brother, Orlie. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 9 at Nashville Baptist Church with Reverend Robert Taylor and Reverend Curtis McCain officiating. Burial was at Ellis Cemetery, Assyria Township. Memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home. Lula F. Shorts HASTINGS - Lula F. Shotts, 84 of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 1991 at Tendercare in Hastings. She was bom on October 6, 1906 in Vina, Alabama, the daughter of John and Della (Ozbirn) Thome. She moved to Detroit in 1930 where she worked for the City of Detroit for 40 years, recent’y moved to Hastings in 1991. She was one of the founding members of Temple Baptist Church in Detroit. Mrs. Shotts is survived by one son. Robert Lee Shotts of Holland; daughter, Judy Stewart of Detroit; nine grandchildren, including granddaughter Lili Cheney of Hastings and Juanita Flowers of Dowling; eight great­ grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 12 at ShottsWUe Methodist Church in Shortsville, Alabama. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ventura Baptist Church in Holland, 16240 Quincy, Holland, MI 49423. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home. Hastings- Edward L. Phillips HASTINGS - Edward L. Phillips, 43 of 1407 Coats Grove Road, Hastings, passed away Monday, July 8, 1991 at his residence. Mr. Phillips was born on August 20,1947 in Battle Creek, the son of Charles and Jeanette (Anthony) Phillips. He was raised in the Bellevue and Clarksville areas and attended Bellevue and Lakewood Schools. He came to Hastings in 1981 from Middleville. He was married to Beverly M. Richmond on May 13, 1966. Mr. Phillips was employed as a millright in Mancelona, and at Hastings Manufacturing Company. For the past six years owned and operated Unity Satellite Service in Hastings. He formerly attended the Spiritualist Church of Divinity in Battle Creek and also the Memorial Spiritual Church of Battle Creek. Mr. Phillips is survived by his wife, Beverly; two sons, Jerry Phillips of Hastings and Eric Phillips of Delton; mother and step-father, Jeanette and Jerry Andrus of Hastings; two brothers, Gary Phillips of Norco, California, Steve Phillips of Santa Fe Springs, California; two sisters, Sue Dahlman of Battle Creek and Kay McGhee of Hastings. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 12, at the Wren Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Peter Adams DELTON - Peter Adams, 79 of 48 Wilkin­ son Lake, Delton, formerly of Kalamazoo passed away Friday, July 5, 1991 ar Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. Mr. Adams was born on August 30,1911 in Chancellor, South Dakota. He was married to Beatrice Hulbert on Janu­ ary 11, 1947 in Plainwell. Mr. Adams was a truck driver for many years, several years with Allen Electric of Kalamazoo; 15 years with Bender and Louden out of Kalamazoo; and several years with Associated Truck Lines. He was an avid sportsman, especially hunt­ ing and fishing. Served with the Army Air Force during World War II. Mr. Adams is survived by his wife, Beatrice; two step-daughters, Mrs. Marie Medieros of Ripton, California, Mrs. Rosanna Ersland of White Pigeon; one brother, Ted Adams of Wellston; many step grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters, seven brothers and two stepsons. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation at the funeral home. A military graveside service was held at Ft. Custer National Cemetery, Tuesday, July 9 with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to D.A.V. Disabled American Veterans. Enve­ lopes are available at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Margie W. Wilson HASTINGS - Margie M. Wilson. 88 of 1791 Starr School Road, Hastings, passed away Saturday, July 6, 1991 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Wilson was bom on April 8, 1903 in Bourbon, Missouri, the daughter of William and Alice Minnie (Briggs) Barnhart. She*was raised in Missouri and the Lansing areas and attended schools there. She came to Hastings area from Lansing in 1920s. She was married to Don Wilson on Septem­ ber 9, 1950. Mrs. Wilson was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company, the former Wool Boot Company in Hastings and the former Royal Cleaners of Hastings. Mrs. Wilson is survived by daughter, Mrs. Ted (Phyllis) Allerding of Cadillac; son Russell Silsbee of Hastings; eight grandchil­ dren, 16 great-grandchildren; step-son and step-daughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don on April 24, 1977 and daughter Alberta Silsbee and by five brothers. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 9, at the Wren Funeral Home, with Reverend Daniel D. Graybill officiating. Burial was at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Kenneth E Schutte HASTINGS - Kenneth E. Schutte, 59 of 5500 Upton Road, Hastings, passed away Saturday, July 6, 1991 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Mr. Schutte was bom on April 1, 1932 in Colfax Township, Wexford County, the son of Karl and Doris (Alston) Schutte. He was raised in Meauwatata area and attended Mesick Schools. Moved to Battle Creek in 1950, to the Nashville area in 1960 and to his present address on Upton Road in 1975. He was married to Marian L. Humphrey on May 10, 1976. Mr. Schutte was employed at Kelloggs in Battle Creek for about 17 years and from 1974 until the present time as an orthopedic techni­ cian at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mr. Schutte was also well known throughout the state as a horseman being engaged in horseshoeing, breeding and raising of horses. He was a member of the Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame organization at Prairieville. Mr Schutte is survived by wife, Marian; son and wife, Michael and Sandy Schulte of Holt, son, Kenneth Schutte, Jr. of Dowling, son, Jeffery Schutte of Mason; step-daughter and husband, Susan and Kim McNier of Kentwood, step-daughter and husband, Mary and Robert Portera of Kalamazoo; step-son and wife, Michael and Lori Harrison of Auburn Hills; eight grandchildren; three sisters, Phyllis Craig, Grace McIntyre, both of Traverse City, Betty Anderson of Mesick; brother, John Schutte of Mesick. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 10 at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Burial was at the Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Bradford J. Allen ORANGEVILLE - Bradford J. Allen of Orangeville passed away Saturday, July 6, 1991 at his residence. Mr. Allen was bom on September 6,1953 in Plainwell the son of Ernest and Rosemary (Sparrow) Allen. He was employed by James River Corp, on September 22, 1973, he married Linda Brower and she preceded him in death on June 27, 1977. He was also preceded in death by his father in 1975 and a brother, Rick in 1987. Mr. Allen is survived by his mother, Rosem­ ary Allen of Orangeville; one sister, Barbara Jean Perkins of Plainwell; and a brother and sister-in-law, Barry and Margaret Allen of Orangeville; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 11 at St. Francis Episcopal Church, Orangevil­ le with Father Kurt Fish officiating. Arrangements were made by the MarshallGren Golden Rule Funeral Home, Plainwell. Edgar R. (Ray) Wall BELLEVUE - Edgar R. (Ray) Wall, 77 of 4380 Fruin Road, Bellevue, passed away Monday, July 8, 1991 at Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo. Mr. Wall was bom on January 29, 1914 in Mears, the son of Clayton and Ida (Robins) Wall. He was raised in Dighton by his mother and step-father Matt Jacobs where they owned a store and attended school in Dighton. He served in the United States Army. He was married to Jessie Belle Patten on November 23, 1939 in Grand Rapids, she died in December 29, 1984. He retired from Pennock Hospital 12 years ago. He enjoyed fishing and could catch fish out of a rain barrel. He loved his dogs, Susie and Sasha and his cat Jake. Mr. Wall is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Bill (Dale Ann) of Nashville, Don (Donna) of Cloverdale, daughters, Barb Kilboum of Battle Creek, Mrs. Steve (Joyce) Tuttle of Athens, Mrs. Randy (Jean) Scott of Galesburg, Mrs. Dan (Kathy) Allen of Lacey; 18 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; sister, Leah Fralick of Greenville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jessie; daughter, Mary Lou in 1945; mother Ida Jacobs, March 15, 1990. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 11 at Maple Valley ChapelGenther Funeral Home with Reverend Douglas Huntington officiating. Burial will be in Barryville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International. Richard E Cook IONIA - Richard E. Cook, 68 of Ionia, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 1991. Mr. Cook was bom December 1, 1922 in Lake Odessa, the son of Grover H. and Reva M. (Watkins) Cook. He was raised in the Lake Odessa area. Hu was married to Ethel Fountain. Mr. Cook was employed 26 years for Michi­ gan Reformatory in Ionia. He was a member of Saranac American Legion, Sheridan VFW Post, Ionia fishing and hunting club, State Employees Association. Mr. Cook is survived by his wife, Ethel; one son, Vaughn Cook of Rothbury; one daughter, Mrs. Michael (Carol) Baitinger of Sunfield; three step-sons Dan Ross of Kent, Washington, Jim Ross of Kalamazoo, Ernie Ross of Ionia; one step-daughter, Mrs. Rick (Linda) Steele of Ionia; 12 grandchildren, seven great­ grandchildren; mother, Mrs. Reva M. Cook of Lake Odessa; three sisters, Mrs. Maurice (Charlotte) Sumney of Schoolcraft, Mrs. C. James (Dorothy) Frey and Mrs. Robert (Mari­ lyn) Nicholson, both of Battle Creek. He was preceded in death by his twin brother Robert and brother Don. Funeral services were held Friday, July 5 at Cook Funeral Home, Ionia. Burial was in Easton Cemetery, Ionia. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Ca//...BANNER 948-8051 Ever Get Somebody Totally tad! FRIENDS DON'T LEI FRIENDS DRIVE DRUNK �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 11, 1991 — Page 7 Berry-Kikendall plan August 3 wedding Wibaldas to celebrate their golden anniversary Andrew and Nancy Aicken and Melvin and Margaret Dunkelberger of Middleville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Joan Beriy, to Daniel Kikendall. son of Terry and Penny Kikendall of Eaton Rapids. An Aug. 3 wedding is planned. George and Laura Wibalda will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at the Middle Villa Sunday. July 21. Their children are William and Sharon Wibalda of Gamer, N.C.; Nancy and Jim Campbell of Hastings; and John Wilbalda of Upsilanti. They also have five grandchildren. Four-month-old Sarah Phillips' arrival in the world gave her paternal side of the far. lily something extra special to celebrate - five generations on both sides. Sarah, the daughter of Eric and Jenee' (Newton) Phillips of Charlotte, is shown here with her father Eric, grandmother Diana Phillips (left)of Hastings; great grandmother Juanita Slocum, also of Hastings; and (front, right) great-great grandmother Hazel Monica, 84, of Hastings. Another set of five generations for the Phillips and Slocum families are baby Sarah Phillips of Charlotte who is held by her grandmother Diana Phillips of Hastings; standing behind them: her father Eric Phillips, great grandfather Edward Slocum of Hastings; and in front (on the right) great-great grandmother Gladys Slocum, 89. of Hastings. Norrises to observe 25th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. William Norris will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary July 9. William and the former Nancy Ehrlich were married on July 9. 1966, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Battle Creek. The couple will mark the occasion with a private family dinner hasted by their children James and Janet Lewis of Grand Rapids and Joan, Jennifer and Julie Norris, all at home. The couple also has one grandchild. Decker-Courtney speak their wedding vows Sears-Jones announce 1992 wedding plans Sandra O. Sears, of Hastings, is proud to announce the engagement of her daughter. Angela Elspeth, to Bruce Lane Jones, son of DeWayne and Peggy Jones of Lacey. Angela, a 1988 Hastings High School graduate, will be a senior at Tufts University in Boston this fall. Bruce, a 1987 graduate of Gull Lake Chris­ tian, is an internal communications petty of­ ficer in the U.S. Navy. A September 1992 wedding is planned. Lori Decker and Phares Courtney III ex­ changed wedding vows April 27 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Woodland. Kathy Christopher, best friend of the bride, served as maid of honor. Teresa Decker, sister-in-law of the bride, and Kerri Johncock, friend of the bride, were the bridesmaids. Kevin Courtney, brother of the groom, served as best man. Scott Decker, brother of the bride and Ronald Simmons, friend of the groom, were groomsmen. Angie Decker, niece of the bride and Tom Powers, friend of the families were junior attendants. Raymond Decker, nephew of the bride, and Jim Thorpe, fnend of the groom, wre ushers. Parents of the bride and groom are Mr. and Mrs. Larry Decker, of Nashville and Mr. and Mrs. Phares Courtney II of Sunfield. A beautiful reception was held in Lake Odessa at the Lake Odessa Community Center. Music was provided by Ken an Kyle Christopher. After a weekend honeymoon, the happy couple lives in Lake Odessa. Fleser-Jones to be married this Saturday Joy Ann Fleser and Phillip David Jones II are proud to announce their upcoming wed­ ding Saturday, July 13. 1991. Paynes to celebrate their silver anniversary An open house will celebrate Dale and Maxine Payne’s silver anniversary. Dale and Maxine (Peake) Payne, of Delton, were married July 15. 1966. Their sons. Todd and Chad, invite friends and relatives to 8001 Kingsbury Road. Saturday, July 13, from 3 to 10 p.m. Tobiases to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Basil and Fem Tobias of 6200 Cedar Creek Road, Delton, will celebrate their 50th wed­ ding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday. July 14, at the Hope Township Hall. 5463 S. Wall Lake Road (M-43), Hastings. Hosting the open house will be their children and grandchildren, Wilma and Duane Hamilton; Dan and Dawn Wausan. Wis.; Eugene and Linda Tobias. Brian and April, of Hastings; Kendall and Jo Anne Tobias. Marvin. Heather. Sarah and Amy, Hastings; Sherry and Patrick Cusack. Jen­ nifer. Randy, and Katie of Freeport. Basil Tobias and the former Fem Moore were married June 18. 1941. at the Methodist Parsonage in Hastings by the Rev. Albert A. Butterfield. The presence of relatives, friends and neighbors is the only gift desired. Johnson-Gardner plan August 3 wedding The engagement of Marianne Johnson and James Gardner Jr. has been announced. The wedding will oe Aug. 3. 1991. at the Caledonia United Methodist Church. Travises to observe 20th anniversary Wilson and Mildred Travis will celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary July 13. They were married in Alabama on July 13. 1971. and have resided in Satsuma. Ala.. for several years. Wilson is retired from Bradford White Corp. a«»d served as a volunteer fireman in Middleville for several years. Their Michigan children include Jasper and Arlie Travis and Greta and Roy Barry of Hastings. Jo Anne Carroll of Middleville and Art Hysell of Bat­ tle Creek. Friends and family of Willie and Millie are invited to participate in a card shower for them. Their address is 1II Dewitt Ave.. Sat­ suma. Ala.. 36572. Daltons to observe their golden anniversary Willis and Barbara Dalton will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday, July 21. The couple was married by the Rev. E.M. Wheeler, uncle of the bride, at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Wheeler in Hastings, April 2, 1941. In honor of the occasion, there will be an open house hosted by their children, and grandchildren, at the Kilpatrick Church Fellowship Rooms, with the request of no gifts, please. All friends and relatives are invited to help them celebrate. Their children arc Paul and Sharon Halla­ day, of Wappingers Falls. N.Y.; Connie Gorendyke of Wyoming. Mich.; and Gary Dalton of Woodland. The grandchildren arc Kristen. Kimberly, and Karrie Halladay, and Teresa and Melissa Groendyk. HASTINGS, MICHIGAN Third Annual Arts Alive July 12 — 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. July 13 — 10 a.m. - 7 p.m^ Fish Hatchery Park HASTINGS, MICHIGAN —. telHr Send...The Call Us to Subscribe: (616)948-8051 experience for children. Food available on the grounds during the day. Be sure to bring your lawn chairs. BANNER to afriend. It makes an ideal gift! Featuring Community Choir, continuous musical performances, art exhibits and sales, hands on Annual Thomapple Arts Barry County iiiimiimiii !=■»== - Pig Roast Saturday, July 13 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Adultu »8.1» — 12 & unden *6.00 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 11, 1991 tell him what you have told me and ask him to please look into this. If your husband has no doctor or if he checks rOK in the upper story, suggest coun If he refuses, find a lawyer who wilt take your case on a contingency basis, which means no fee. but he or she will take a percentage of whatever you recover. Sue for divorce and the S85.000 you gave him. Good luck. You’re going to need it. Candidate appointed to MV School Board Ann Landers by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer Lynn Mengyan of Nashville was appointed Monday to the Maple Valley Board of Educa­ tion to fill a vacancy created by the resigna­ tion last month of William Flower, board president. Mengyan. a former teacher and pre-school administrator now employed by the state Department of Education, was an unsuc­ cessful candiate in the June 10 school elec­ tion. She lost her bid for a two-year post to David Tuckey of Vermontville. After taking her seat Monday, Mengyan was elected board treasurer for the 1991-92 fiscal year. Harold Stewart, a trustee since 1988, was chosen as president; John Krolik, was named vice president; and Bea Pino, secretary. Besides Mengyan. Pino and Tuckey, another new board member. Bonnie Leep, made her first official appearance Monday. Three applicants other than Mengyan had sought the seal vacated by Flower. They were James Heyboer of Nashville and Victoria Weiler and Thomas Torson, both of Vermontville. "They are all wonderful candidates," said Leep, who nominated Mengyan for the post because "she went through the campaign.” Krolik agreed, saying he felt, "The person who ran and garnered (162) votes (in the re­ cent election) should be considered." Mengyan received a vote of support from ail but Stewart. He abstained because he said he had not had an opportunity to learn enough about the other applicants. Letters of interest from all four hopefuls were read to the board by Superintendent Ozzie Parks. Mengyan will serve until the next regularly scheduled election in June 1992. In other organizational business Monday , board committees for the current fiscal year were named. Labor and Management will be headed by Mengyan; Facilities and Equip- Special equipment needed Finds out hubby fooling around Lynn Mengyan ment by Tuckey; Policy and Curriculum, Pino; Tranportation, Ted Spoelstra; Public Relations. Leep; Athletic Council, Krolik; and Finance, Mengyan. First assignment for the Policy Committee was a proposal by Dr. Parks that some current committee categories be realigned and renam­ ed. He suggested adding Legislation to the Finance Committee; adding Food Service to Transportation; changing Policy and Cur­ riculum to Curriculum and Staff Develop­ ment; and turning Labor and Management in­ to a Personnel and Policy committee. The policy committee will study the pro­ posals and make a recommendation to the board at a later date. Advertise Garage Sales in the Banner! Legal Notices FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Count!**) MORTGAGE SALE — Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage mode by Charles R. Meier and Jacquiline I. Meier, husband and wife of Johnstown Township, Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagors, to Ameriflrst Financial Corporation, a Michigan Corporation Mortgagee dated the 22nd day of July. A.D. 1988, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deods, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 26th day of July, A.D. 1988, in Liber 469 of Barry County Records, on page 694, which said mortgage was thereafter on, to-wit the 22nd day of July, A.D. 1988, assigned to Interfirst Federal Savings Bank and recorded on July 26, 1988 in the office of Register of Deeds in Libor 469 for sold County of Barry County Records, on page 700, which said Mortgage was thereafter on, to-wit the 23rd day of May, 1989, further assigned to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and recorded on June 16, 1989 in the office of Register of Deeds in Liber 483 for said County of Barry County Records, on page 799, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal and Interest, the sum of $50,999.10 plus late charges of $434.78 plus a negative escrow balance of $34.68. And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been Instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained In said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan In such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that on the 1 st day of August, A.D. 1991, at 11:00 o'clock A.M. said mor­ tgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auc­ tion, to the highest bidder, of the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may bo necessary to pay tho amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at nine and 1/8 percent (9.125%) per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by low. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect Its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Johnstown, in the County ->f Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows, to-wit: Lot 36 and the west 1 /2 of Lot 35 of the Plot of Oak Grove No. 2, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 56. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 6, 1991 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp, c/o Franklin Savings Bank, FSB Assignee P.O. Box 5006 Southfield. Ml 48086 Michael I. Rich Attorney for Assignee P.O. Box 5006 Southfield.Ml 48086 (7/18) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry CLAIMS NOTICE inoepenoent rnrooare File No. 91-20563-IE Estate of Louise H. Elwood, deceased. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest In the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whose last known address waPennock Hospital, Hastings, Ml, 49058 died 03-08-91. An instrument dated Oct. 23. 1985 has been admitted as the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the Independent personal representative Margaret E. Eavey, 4670 Bender Rood, Middleville, Ml 49333 or to both the indepen­ dent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court, Hastings, Michigan 49058, within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. John A. Engman (P-13198) 161 Ottawa Ave., Ste., 302-E Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 454-5222 (7/11) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Estate File No. 91-20613-SE ESTATE OF GLADYS B. THOAAASON. Deceased. Social Security No. 100-09-7976. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your Interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On July 25, 1991 at 1:30 p.m.. In the probate courtroom, Hastings, Michigan, before Honorable Richard H. Shaw, Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Doris Squier requesting that she be appointed personal representative of the Estate of Gladys B. Thomason, who lived at 314 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058, and who died on January 1, 1990; requesting that the heirs at law of the decedent be determined. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the state will before barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal represen­ tative or to both the probate court and the (propos­ ed) personal representative within four months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is fur­ ther given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. July 2. 1991 William M. Doherty (P41960) DIMMERS 8 McPHILLIPS 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 616/945-9596 Doris Squier 7225 Finkbeiner Rood Middleville. Ml 49333 (7-11) NASHVILLE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER “Offering New Therapies Not Available at Other Area Clinics” • • • • • ; Therapeutic Muscle Massage Heat and Cold Treatments Special Therapy Machines Gentle Manipulations Appointments Available Same Day NEW PATIENT SPECIAL SOEOO । Examination, X-Rays, 1 and Treatment ' _ _ _ MUSTBRING^OUPON TOREDEEM OFFER • EXPIRES JULY 18. 1991 Most Insurances Accepted - Open~6-Days A^vee” ” ” ” ” 127 S. Main Street. Nashville • Ph. 852-2070 Dear Ann Landers: This is for wives who think they can trust their husbands because they come straight home from work and never go out alone in the evening. I used to be one of those flea brains until I discovered, after 32 years of marriage, that my husband "Leo" has been sneaking around behind my back for the last 20 years. Who told me? A "friend" who got mad at him because she found out he was cheating on HER with another woman who is also in our social group. My husband is one of those men who just loves hardware stores and can go in for a screwdriver and not come out for three hours. (At least that is where he said he was.) Although I could never get him to fix one damned thing in this house, he was always happy to help out any widow in the neighborhood who needed some wiring or carpentry work done. I had to pay someone to fix our roof last year because Leo always said he was afraid of heights. When I caught him hanging secondstory screens for a woman who lives three blocks away. I got suspicious. We had a talk and he convinced me that suddenly, through prayer, he had overcome his fear. Now that I have the goods on the rat. he has turned into the model husband. 1 haven’t decided what I am going to do. but I sure feel like a fool for having been so blind all these years. I hope you will print this letter for other wives who are living in dreamland, as I was. — No Name. No City'. Just Ohio. Dear Ohio: You didn't ask for any advice and it doesn’t sound as if you need any. I'll bet Leo behaves a Uh better from now on. If he doesn’t and you need some reinforcement, write again. such a thing as love at first sight that’s what happened to us. This man is 20 years my senior and extremely handsome. We dated for a year. He lived out of state and I flew nearly every weekend to sec him in South Carolina and stayed in his home. When we were apart, he called every night to tell me how much he loved me. When he asked me to marry him, I was thrilled. I sold my home and moved to Charleston. After a year of honeymooning. I wanted to go to work. He said absolutely no, so now I am stuck at home with no car and no money. If my girlfriends ask me to join them for lunch, I must make up an excuse because I’m ashamed to tell them I have no money to eat out. I gave the money from the sale of my home to my husband to invest, and I haven’t seen a penny of it since. Whenever I bring up the subject of that S85.000 investment, he leaves the room. If I ask him for money to go to the grocery store, he tells me to make a list and he'll get whatever I need.- Keep in mind that for 20 years I was an accountant, but now suddenly I’m r.o< bright enough to buy groceries. When I told him how unhappy I was. he said, "If you don’t like the arrangement, get out and go back home." What home? I don’t know what to do. Anti. 1 feel hurt, stranded and betrayed. Sign me letter — Trapped in Charleston. Dear Trapped: Thss sudden personality change suggests that your husband might have a neurological problem. Call his doctor and Dear Ann Landers: I am deaf. If you print this letter, please don’t edit it to read "hearing impaired." I hate the term. I. like many members of the deaf population, am proud to call myself Deaf — with a capital D. I have never been battered, but if it should happen. I would be unable to use the phone number you recently printed for the Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-333-SAFE). There is also a TDD number (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf) for those who are deaf or speech impaired. It is 1-800-873-6363. Like the voice number, this one is staffed 24 hours a day, every day of the year. I am concerned for the plight of battered wives who cannot, for whatever reason, com­ municate with a standard phone. Ann, next time you mention a hotline number, please take a moment to find out if there is also one for those who rely on the TDD to communicate. Thanks. — A.S., Gallaudet University, Washington. Dear A.S.: Thanks a million for all the peo­ ple you helped today, but it should be made clear that special telephone equipment is re­ quired in order to use the TDD. Do you have questions about sex, but no one to talk to? Ann Landers' booklet. "Sex and the Teenager. ’ ’ is frank and to the point. Send a self-addresssed. long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for S3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Teens, c/o Ann Landers, P.O. Box 1/562. ChMtgo. til. 60611-0562. (In Canada, \cn,l $4.45). COPYRIGHT 1991 DICATE. INC CREATORS SYN­ Woodland News by Catherine Lucas She can’t pay medical bill Dear Ann Landers: I received a call yesterday which left me sick to my stomach and extremely angry. The call was from a col­ lection agency person who said if I didn’t pay my bill, I would be reported to the attorney general and my credit rating would be destroyed. What did I do to deserve this? Was I in charge of an S&L that made sweetheart loans to friends and relatives? Did I buy a new car that I couldn’t afford? No. So what did I do that was so terrible? I fainted in a public place. Someone called an ambulance and I was on my way to the hospital when I woke up. Several hours later in the emergency room. I told the admitting clerk that I had no insurance and no job. When the doctor arrived he asked me if I knew the name of the president. I replied, “George Bush." The doctor said he couldn't do anything for me, that I had to call my own physician. The bill for this is in the hands of a collec­ tion agency. Last year my income was below poverty level. I have written several times to the hospital and ambulance company and ask­ ed them to send me the forms for general assistance, since I can’t pay the bills. They ig­ nore my requests. It is a disgrace that we are the oniy in­ dustrialized nation without some form of public health plan. This is just another exam­ ple of the moral and ethical callousness of those who are in positions of power in this country. — B.M., Utica. N.Y. Dear Utica: It is a disgrace that 33 million Americans are without health coverage. I pro­ mise you that this is going to change. The American Medical Association and several top senators and congressmen are going to see to it — and soon. As for your situation, visit the hospital in person and get the forms you need. Husband keeping her poor Dear Ann Landers: This is the fourth letter I’ve written to you and 1 am going to mail it. Tiie others I tore up. I am desperate. I was a widow for eight years, content with my accounting job, my home and my only granddaughter. That’s all I thought I needed until this man came into my life. If there is Paul and Mary Ellen Quigley returned to their Woodland home last week after spending several weeks in Virginia and visiting friends in Connecticut. Paul, who is a Lieutenant Col­ onel in the army reserve, was at Fort Lee, Va., for his annual summer duty. During that time, he and Mary Ellen watched the 240th Quartermaster Battalion return from a ninemonth tour of duty in the Arabian Gulf. After Paul’s service time ended, the entire family of Ralph and Mazie Quigley, Paul's parents, who live at Trenton near Detroit, met at Virginia Beach to celebrate the elder x Quigleys’ 50th wedding anniversary. Both Quigley girls, Karen and Pamela, flew to Virginia Beach and met their parents and grandparents for this event. Paul’s sister and her husband and children, Janet and Jim Drake, also met the family at Virginia Beach for the anniversary. Though the temperature was 93 degrees while they w-re at Virginia Beach, Paul says they enjoyed crabbing and caught over 50 blue crabs. When the Quileys left Virginia Beach, they visited Baltimore and Atlantic City. Pamela and Karen flew back to Mt. Pleasant from Baltimore to begin summer classes at Central Michigan University. Paul and Mary Ellen then visited a high school buddy of Paul’s in Connecticut for a few days before returning to Woodland. They visited Yale University and the Peabody Museum of Natural History, and in New Haven toured the Museum of British Art. Muriel Pi-rcc had surgery at Blodgett Hospital last Monday. She was able to come home on Thursday. Shihomi Takeuchi recently returned to the Ron and Ellyn Coppess home, where she has been living as an exchange student since last August. She had been on a 10-day trip to New York and Washington, D.C. with 42 Michigan-based exchange students and host children. Darci Coppess was unable to go on the trip with Shihomi because of driver’s training. Shihomi plans to return to Japan July 15. Retired Methodist minister Gerry Bates and Mardelle returned from England last week. They had spent a month with friends made on a six-week exchange minister program there several years ago while Gerry was minister at INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... Reaching the TOTAL Barry County Market everyweek Isa... TALL ORDER We do it EACH WEEK of the year. The Reminder Maple Valley News Sun and News Lakewood News The Hastings Banner Individual Health Group Health Retirement Life Home Auto Farm Business Mobile Home Personal Belongings Rental Property Motorcycle s,„„ 1908 Cotefnarj/lijmcy JIM, JOHN, DAVE ..at 945-3412 Director of Nursing Director needed for 114 bed SNF facility in Hastings. Candidate must be RN with long term care and management experience preferred. Excellent salary and benefit package. Please contact Maureen Leahy at 945-9564 for personal interview or send resume in confidence to: TenderCare Hastings 240 N'.ih St., Hastings. MI 49058 St. Louis, [hiring that earlier time, a young man named Stephen Sedgeman had decided to go into the ministry with Bates’ encourage­ ment, and Gerry gave the young man his "charge" two days after arriving in England. This is an English church custom. The "charge” is the sermon at the ordination service. The Bateses stayed w?h the parents of the young minister at Penzance (as in "the pirates of’) in Cornwall on the English seacoast. They enjoyed visiting the picturesque coves reputedly used by pirates in past ages. Virginia Yonkers, Evelyn Goodrich and Cathy Lucas tried to have lunch out last week. Oddly enough, the first two restaurants they visited were closed for the entire Fourth of Ju­ ly week. One restaurant near Alto was full of carpet cleaners and equipment. Another, on Old 16, had a note hand lettered on a paper sack saying they were closed until Sunday. They finally ended up eating at a third restaurant, near Ionia. Over the Fourth of July holiday, Ron and Noreen Enz held their fourth annual “camp around the pond Enz family reunion.” The entire family of Ron’s parents, Ford and Orpha Enz, came. Annabelle and Jack Ludwig and two grandchildren came from Illinois; Ron and Norine’s family, Keith and Nichole Enz and Sarah, and Beth and Dennis Geiger of Woodland joined the family at the pond. Noreta and Joe Otho came from Penn­ sylvania; David, Jackie and the boys came from Portland; and even Jan and Jerry Yonkers and their family who live on Brown Road a mile away camped at the pond. On Saturday night, the family he'd a potluck supper. Added guests were Orpha’s relatives, Kendall and Ethel Buck of Hastings, Doreen and Jack Campbell and Douglas and Nola Buck of Charlotte. Achsah and Earl Munson, Louis and Elaine Haddock and Rolland Munson of Battle Creek, and Marvin and Martha Luhgteidt of Holland. While the Enz descendents were camped out at Ron’s for the holiday and following weekend, they painted the Ford and Orpha Enz house and grainary. The large crew com­ pleted the job in short order and then washed all the windows. Wilbur “Scrappy” Abney, brother of John Abney who owned a summer home in Woodland for many years, and brother-in-law of Walter “Jim" Jemeson of Woodland, died in Slidell, La., late in June. “Scrappy" had many friends and acquaintances in the Woodland area. Area Birth Announcements arrived June 12, 1991, weighing 7 lbs.. 9 ozs., to Randy and Judy Hughes. Proud sisters are Danielle. Katie and Lacie. GIRL, Chelsie Nicole, GIRL, Sarah Jane welcomes nome a sister, Jennifer May, bom June 26 at Pennock Hospital, weighing 6 lbs., 11 Vi ozs., 21 in. long, time: 9:36 a.m. Mother. Angela Hency. grandparents Jim and Sue Hency of Nashville. Great-grandparents Jennie and Ray Hause of Hastings and Richard and Grace Whitehair of Nashville. GIRL, Alexis Ann Strzelecki. bom June 29 to Patrick Strzelecki and Beverly Wood, Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., IM ozs., time: 4:47 p.m. Awaiting here at home is her sister Erika. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 11, 1991 — Page 9 From Time to Time... By Esther Walton Indian Landing at Charlton Park The Barry County Historical Society mon­ thly newsletter, edited by Joyce Weinbrecht, carried a paper written by Gertrude Todd Fuhr Long and written about 1946. It is a very important piece of history and deserves to be preserved: “Along the banks of Thomapple River, a short distance from the lake, is a place known as Charlton Park, which is owned by Barry County. There are 167 acres of land in the park. This place was formerly known as Indian Landing, and it has a very interesting history in the early day of Michigan. "I received most of my information for this article from Irving Charlton, former owner of the park, who is very enthusiastic about the Indians and pioneers of Barry County. “It is an interesting fact that there are signs terested in schools. As late as 1855. School District No. 5 of Hastings Township was organized on the petition of seven Indians who held land on Section 25 in Hastings Township (the same land an encompasses Charlton Park in 1990). There was also an Indian burying ground here, located near the present ball dia­ mond (under the mound on the side facing the river). “The Indians cleared the land across the river from the landing and used it as a cor­ nfield. They also raised what was known as a water-potato and an upland potato, which grew like a sweet potato. They are about the size of a walnut and can be found growing wild there today (1940s). “There was an abundance of fish and fur in Legal Notices Lake Odessa News: The Lake Odessa Fair ended with a big bang Sunday night with the fireworks display. It was held about half an hour later than usual because of the severe storm that crossed the area at about 7:30 p.m-. just half an hour before time for the Demolition Derby. The darkness gave way and the sky brightened and there was eventually sunlight. Ladies’ Day in the afternoon was well at­ tended with a demonstration by Christy Wells of the use of a line of jewelry and accessories. Her demonstration gave her audience new ideas of uses for scarves they already have. She was followed by Deanna House of Ada. a home economist, who entertained her au­ dience with her running commentary as she prepared a variety of foods, which were then divided and used as door prizes, ranging from a Tex-Mex meal to bags of trail mix. There were many other door prizes, including Mor­ ris maple syrup, beauty items from Sheila Black and items from other local merchants. Refreshments were served as guests arrived. The House Specialty cookbooks sold rapidly at the conclusion, as did the jewelry items. Art-In-The-Park was held in the village park for the 17th time, with a fine crowd. The day was very hot and humid, which may ac­ count for the slight decrease in food sales ex­ perienced by all the vendors, unlike last year when most of them sold every thing on hand. The new Project Care playground was used as a site for Becky Goodspeed's story telling for youngsters. Other entertainment was at the pavilion, with musical groups performing each hour. Products on sale ranged from dried flowers to feedsack fashions to wooden toys to garments with college insignias. There were more than 150 booths. At five o’clock, the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society held its drawing. Anne Niethamer of West Broadway in Woodland won the 20-inch television set. Virginia Yonkers won the bentwood rocker and Marie Warner, also of Lake Odessa, won the crocheted afghan. The Arts Commission an­ nounced a series of door prizes during the afternoon. Yard sales abounded in the streets near the park, with many potential customers parked for blocks around, including in the athletic field at the junior high school. Employees of nearby business places were busy during the forenoon shooing away people who tried to park in their lots intended for customers. Stanley and Phyllis Kurtz of Webberville and Roger Kurtz of Howell called on her brother, Dave and Joanne Allis, Thursday forenoon before joining others the KurtzPowell family at a noon meal at the Merton Garlock home. J.D. Helman and wife, Mrs. Fannie Hill of Carson City, the William Gedris family and the William VanSkivers of Grand Rapids were also present after viewing the parade. All of them attended the afternoon reception for the grand marshals. The Bruce Garlock family of Big Rapids and the Michael Morse family of Richland camped the last half of the week at Tyler Creek to take advantage of the Lake Odessa Fair and parade, the park playground and a family gathering. Recent retirements from the Lakewood school staff include those of Sunfield Prin­ cipal Keith Heide of Maple Street. Woodland Township; Dan Royer. Woodland school principal; Patricia Fisher, community educa­ tion director; and Joyce Steele and Grace Lar­ son both teachers at West Elementary. New on the business scene are Evelyn Bar­ num and Kathy Addison as A & B Catering, in the former Jones Arcade business, with snacks and sandwiches at the Fourth Avenue location, as well as catering for any occasion. Ionia County real estate transfers in recent weeks included those of Carol Hollister to Harlow Hansbargcr of Woodland; Jerry and Debra Smoes to Richard and Nancy Green of Belding. Ronald and L’yrdar McLeod to Mat­ thew Hough of Lansing. A Lansing newspaper carried a recent story on the hot-air balloon wedding over Hastings at which the Rev. Ward Pierce of Lakewood United Methodist Church performed the ceremony for Cindy Kelley and Bruce Carpenter. The ascent was at 6:30 a.m. to lake advantage of the best hour of the day for this mode of travel. The basket also carried the groom’s parents and the attendants. Other family members watched from the ground. According to Jane Hickey, the bride’s mother, it was beautiful. Bill and Helen Bulling hosted a surprise retirement dinner last week Monday in honor of Sunfield Principal Keith Heide. The pre­ sent staff and former teachers were present. Pastor Gary and Kay Coates of Mancelona were among those who came for the surprise. The 5K Depot Run was held Saturday mor­ ning, with more than 125 runners on the course. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society depot was used as the starting point. A Fun Run followed, with youngsters taking the half mile route with plenty of adults at each of the comers to show them which way to turn. The two new housing structures along Emerson Street now have studding, roofs and sheathing. Jack and Bea Blessing, former residents, have been in town visiting friends. They now reside in Texas. Rex Gillette of Lansing was in the village Monday inviting former acquaintances to his fourth annual Gillette picnic at Frances Park. While local residents were without elec­ tricity for a few hours Sunday evening, they were far more fortunate than some people toward the east side of Grand Rapids who were without power for more than 24 hours. Stocks of bagged ice sold out by Monday fore­ noon. The tree companies were beseiged with calls from property owners needing damaged and uprooted trees removed from their lawns and housetops. Locally, downed limbs took their toll on fences, sheds and electric fences, which let farm animals explore to see if truly the grass was greener on the other side. The Rev. Emerson Minor of Plainwell was accompanied by wife Eleanor when he came to bring the morning message at Central United Methodist Church. Marsha (Shanks) Hacker of Lansing was guest soloist. Area Marriage Licenses announced Ka-ta-wa-be-da, one of the Chippewa Indians who lived at Indian Landing, now Charlton Park. federal government ordered the removal of the Indians to west of the Mississippi, few In­ dians stayed. (Editor’s Note: The Indians that stayed were Christianized and under the pro­ tection of the Methodist Church, who helped them build the church and school.) These In­ dians took title to land in this vicinity. “Mr. Charlton showed me the abstract of the Indian Landing farm. There are the names of seven Indians who owned it prior to the white people. They were Dakkatea, Asquisaw, Kcneshewa and Chuhahkaw, who owned it until May 20, 1848. (Indian names were spelled phonetically “Pah que to ah,” “Kish wa bah,” and “As que sa” are listed on the deeds as three of the seven owners). Then it passed to the heirs of Chuhahkaw, who were Ashua, Gazick and Kewain. The first white man to buy this farm from the In­ dians was Henry Edgcomb. At the time the Indians lived here, Asquisaw was their chief. Wansomoqua was his wife. Elihu Mead, a pioneer living near the landing was an interpreter for these Indians. Jay Mead, a former grocery store owner (in Hastings), is a relative of Elihu Mead. "There was a mission located on the creek leading to the river. The building was a tworoom structure with an alley between each part, but it had a roof over all. Each part was about 30 feet square. This was used as a church by the Indians, who were Protestants (Methodists). Asquasaw was the preacher. (A traveling Circuit Methodist preacher Mannassah Hickney reported helping the In­ dians to build the building and nrvachcd many of the sermons) "Early Sunday morning, the Indians had a horn they blew that could be heard for a distance of three or (bur miles. This was a sign tor the white people, as well as the In­ dians. to come to church. The white people tied their ponies at the bank of the river where they were met by the Indians, who took them across the Thomapple in their canoes to the church on the landing, then back across the river after the services were over. "Gilbert Scott, a resident of Baltimore Township, related the story of his parents go­ ing to the Indian church in this manner. “There is a spring located here, from which the trail started that led to Saginaw. Mr. Charlton states that traces of this path can still be seen today. This was a ‘dry’ trail and avoided marshes. He also told me of an apple orchard on a hill at the landing, which was there when the Indians owned it. These apples are different from all other grown in this locality. "There was an Indian schoolhouse, near a spring brook in a walnut grove, which was constructed of logs. These Indians were in- this locality. In recent years, since Mr. Charlton has owned the landing, he has found bones and teeth of bear, deer and elk in the river. For many years the pioneer plowed up bones while working the fields. “There were 70 sets of stone, four feet by twelve feet, set in circles around the wigwams, which were rectangular and con­ structed from bark on poles or wood brush and hides. "One canoe has been found that had been used at this time (by the Indians). It was 12 feet long and 18 inches wide, cut from one piece of log. This canoe has a deck covered with clay to build fires on. They used this type of canoe for spearing fish and shooting deer. The light from the fire on the deck would shine on deer eyes at night and help Indians hunt them. “One of the chief amusements of Indian Landing was the medicine dance. Sometimes as many as 2,000 Indians attended. They had large pots of meat over the fire. They danced from one to another. Aunt Sarah Isaac, an Ot­ tawa Indian who lived many years near Battle Creek, recalled attending a medicine dance at the landing when she was 12 years old. "Mr. Charlton invited her to visit on her 97th birthday. A celebration was given in her honor. She recalled the location of many places on the landing, such as the Mission, school ground and burying grounds. She died a few years ago at the age of 112 years. Mr. Charlton has many beautiful baskets she made. "Asqucsaw. who was the chief and preacher, is buried in Barn villc Cemetery (on M-79). Anson Ware, a pioneer of what is known as Morgan, placed a marble slab on Asquesaw’s grave in memory of his greatness as an Indian. "I am especially interested in Indian Lan ding because my grandparents, Philip and Ellen Conlo, lived on this farm in the years 1894 and 1895. At this time, my mother was 15 year* old. “She told me many interesting stories of the Indian relics my grandfather picked up in the fields. She gathered many Indian arrows and stones near the river. When my grandfather moved from the fa m. all the Indian buildings were gone. A few logs were left where the schoolhouse once stood. At the present time, Barry County owns the Indian Landing from which was given as a gift by Irving Charlton and has been named Chariton Park. A museum is under construc­ tion. It will contain historic relics of the In­ dians and pioneer days. It was through his in­ terest and thoughtfulness that we now have Charlton Park, where the history of Barry County is now preserved. David Wayne Patch, Hastings and Diane Lynn Aldering, Hastings. Craig Jon Meyer, Hastings and Kim Rennac Hayes, Hastings. Clark George Pease, Middleville and Faith Katherine Bateman, Middleville. Gerald Daniel Davidson, Bellevue and Teresa Ann McCombs, Bellevue. Philip James Cousino, Hastings and Mickey Ann Fisk, Hastings. Roger Eugene Gillespie, Dowling and 891-9239 795-780 3 WOLVERINE PAVING, Inc. • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held July 9, 1991 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St.. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. -At^^—■■M■ Stack Insurance Agency, Inc. 128 W. Mill St., Hastings 616-945-9568 The West 350 loot of the North 374 foot ol the Northwett 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 12. Town 4 North. Rango 8 West. The redemption period shall bo 12 month(s) from the dale of such sale. Dated: July 4. 1991 Mark Bockonen, Assignee r,i Mortgagee Trott ond Trott Attorney* for Assignee of the Mortgagee 31000 Telegraph Rood. Suite 170 Birmingham, Michigan 48010-3411 File *91061423 (8/1) State of Michigan in the Circuit Court for the County of Barry ORDER TO ANSWER File No. 91-180-DO KELLY LYNN STARK, Plaintiff DENNIS WAYNE STARK. DEFENDANT Bruce W. Gee (P23696) Attorney for Plaintiff 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 At a session of said Court, held in the District Courtroom in the City of Hostings. Barry County. Michigan, this 21st day of June. 1991. PRESENT: Honorable Richard M. Shuster This matter having come before the Court pur­ suant to the Motion of Plaintiff, and the Court be­ ing otherwise duly informed in the premises, now, therefore. IT IS ORDERED that Dennis Wayne Stark, Defen­ dant in the above entitled cause, in which Plaintiff seeks a Judgment of Divorce from the bond* of matrimony, shall file on Answer or take other ac­ tion permitted by law or Court Rule on or before the 30th day of July. 1991, by filing an answer or other appropriate pleading* with the 5th Orcutt Court, 220 W. Court Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, and that should Defendant fail to take such action, a Default Judgment will be entered against her for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed in this case. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that a copy of this Order shall be published once each week in the Hastings Banner for three consecutive week* and a proof of publication shall be filed in this Court. Richard M. Shuster, District Judge Drafted by: Bruce W. Gee SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE & FISHER 607 North Broodway Hastings. Mi 49058 (7/18) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING Patricia Jo McKinney, Dowling. Mark Allen Iles, Delton and Cindy Lou Acker, Delton. James Stuart York, New York and Michelle Marie Duyser, Middleville. Tony Marsh, Middleville and Patricia Frances Czapla, Middleville. George Emerson Lewis, Plainwell and Debra Chyleen Holloway. Plainwell. Fred H. Wagner, Hasting.-, and Gail E. Christensen, Hastings. ‘ Plant Location 2290 N. Pattor»on Rd. Middleville, Mich. 49333 MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE • Default ho* been mode In the conditions of o mor.; <ge mode by Ralph Owen Keeler Jr. and PriV _ C. Keeler. husband and wife to Birminghr- • .corp, a Michigan Corpora­ tion. Mortgagee. uated July 20. 1990 and recorded on July 26. 1990. in Libor 502. on page 947, Barry County Records. Michigan, ond assigned by said Mortgagee to Mark Bockonen by an assignment dated August 8. 1990. and recorded on August 16. 1990. in Liber 503. on page 947. Barry County Record*. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to oe due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTY ONE DOLLARS AND 67 CENTS ($15,581.67). including in­ terest at 18.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute In such case made and pro­ vided. notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hasting*. Michigan, of II 00 a.m. o'clock, on August 15. 1991. Said premise* are situated in Township of Carlton. Barry County. Michigan, ond are describ- File No. 91-20620-GD In the matter of David Shane Waller, minor. TO: WARREN BROWN AND MICHELLE E. WALLER whose addresses are unknown and whose interest in this matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: On Thursday. July 25. 1991 at 9:00 a.m.. In the probate courtroom. Hasting*. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held to determine whether or not to grant the Petition for Appoint­ ment of Guardian of Minor for the above named individual. July 3. 1991 Paula Bull 14992 North Ave. Bellevue. Ml 49021 (7/11) NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF AUDIT The audit for the fiscal year 1990 for Barry County is available for public inspection in the office of the County Clerk, Courthouse. Hastings, Michigan from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. 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(SOFTBALL RESULTS: Black This Weeks Games W-L County Classics......................................... 8-1 Sniders........................................................ 8-1 Larry Poll Realty.......................................8-1 Blarney Stone............................................ 5-4 Century Cellunet........................................ 5-5 Flexfab.........................................................3-6 Hast. Mutual.............................................. 1-8 E.W. Bliss...................................................1-9 Red Swamp Fox.................................................8-0 Diamond Club............................................ 9-1 Metalibatters.............................................. 7-3 Hast. Sanitary............................................ 4-5 Art Meade Auto..........................................3-5 Brians Painting........................................... 3-7 Saber Mfg.................................................... 1-8 Thursday, July 11 - 6:15, Saber vs. Brians; 7:15, Hastings Club vs. Art Meade; 8:15, Classics vs. Sniders. Friday, July 12 - 6:30, Cellunci vs. Poll; 7:30, Mutual vs. Poll; 8:30, Mutual vs. Bliss. Last Weeks Results Swamp Fox, 16, Saber Mfg. 4; Blarney Stone 8, Flexfab 3; Metallibatters 7, Art Meade 0; Century Cellunet 18, Bliss 4; Diamond Club 14, Hastings Club 5; Hastings Sanitary, 15, Brian’s Painting 11. H.R. Derby Bob Madden, Sniders, 8; Brad Daniels, Sniders, 6; Dave Fouty, Hastings Club, 4; Mike Hause, Poll Realty, 3; Tim Wellman, Diamond Club, 3; Mike Dominiak, Swamp Fox, 3; Marty Parshall, Brians, 3. The Outdoor ffl Outlook... J by— Steve Hayes — Summer scouting enhances chances Deer season is still a few months away, but it’s not too early to begin scouting new areas or to recheck traditional hotspots for recent deer activity. Most hunters would profit from year-round scouting, but most of us simply do not have enough time to make it a full-time commitment. Any preseason scouting you are able to do will enhance your success that much more, especially if you're determined to take a real wallhanger. I like to use my summer scouting ventures to actually observe deer in some of the areas I’ve hunted in past years as well as in new areas that I may wish to hunt in the future. It’s fun, interesting, and helpful to determine whether or not any above average bucks are present. It’s also a tremendous confidence­ booster when you know what to expect for the upcoming season. The summer months are one of the only times during the year when one is likely to see several bucks roaming together. It’s not at all uncommon to find three or four travelling in a group, and I've personally observed as many as ten or eleven bucks in a single group, it’s much easier to judge antler sizes when several bucks can be viewed at a time, since com­ parisons can be made relative to the others. Although antlers grow at a phenomenal rate (they are one of the fastest growing tissues known), it is quite possible to reasonably assess a buck's trophy potential by mid to late July. By this time, the antlers are almost fully magnitude. The facilities were outstanding, and the course, complete with well over 100 sand bunkers, was in perfect shape. Many of the golfers present said the course reminded them of a U.S. Open course. The throng of spectators present for Sun­ day's final round expected high drama, and for good reason. After a morning storm system moved through, organizers decided to send the golfers out in groups of three instead of the usual pairings. One group included Watson and Strange. The final group of the day featured the three leaders, who were 10-under through 54 holes— Couples, who had won the previous week and is one of the tour's longest hitters; Norman, still one of golfs biggest names despite a drought of over one year without a win; and a relative unknown named Russ Cochran, who had never won on the tour and was one of the few lefties playing it regularly. The Shark was on fire early. Norman bir­ died the first two holes for a quick two-shot lead. Then, after a par on No.3. Norman roll­ ed his second shot on the par-4 4th into the cup for eagle and birdied the 5th. He finished the front nine in an amazing 31. Couples and Cochran did well merely to re­ main within striking distance. Each played steady golf, seemingly waiting for Norman to falter. At that point, the gallery also turned on Norman. They did not want The Shark to run away and hide from the rest of the field. They wanted all three to come down the 18th fair­ way tied. They wanted a playoff. 1991 has not been a banner year for Nor­ man. After missing the cut in The Masters, he suffered a back injury, forcing his withdrawel at the U.S. Open at Hazeltine. Norman retreated to Mexico for some rest and began practicing in Florida, hoping to get his game in shape for the British. He was a late entry at Dubsdread. ? A second-round 66 put him in contention for the title, which surprised a lot of people. But by the back nine Sunday, Norman’s dark penchant for choking was again surfacing. Following a birdie on No. 10, Norman was six-under par and claimed a five-stroke lead. But he followed Couples into a clump of trees on his second shot on the par-4 13th. After a long search, he found his ball and claimed an unplayable lie. After a ruling, Norman drop­ ped the ball twice and got to place it, but still failed to get up-and-down for par. Couples lost his ball and took a double bogey, dropp­ ing out of contention. That bogey was the beginning of the end for Norman. He bogied 14 and. on 15. hooked his drive into the trees on the left side of the fair­ way. He had to hit out backwards, emerging from the brush with twigs clinging to his shirt. He took another oogey. On 16. Norman hit his second shot over the green. The call landed under a woman’s purse, and he hit his third shot past the hole onto the fringe of the green. Cochran then canned a 30-foot putt for birdie. Norman nearly made a miraculous save for par. but his chip hit the flagstick and bounced away. It was his fourth straight bogey. Cochran came to the 18th tee with a onestroke lead, and he didn’t falter, nailing his drive straight down the middle. Norman found a fairway bunker. He and Couples each bogied the hole, while Cochran coolly drained his par putt for his first PGA Tour title, earning $180,000 for his efforts. The fans filing out of Cog Hill got their money’s worth and then some. They had just spent a beautiful summer’s day watching some of the best golfers in the world battle each other on one of the midwest’s top courses. The shots they witnessed, such as Norman’s eagle on No. 4, will never be forgotten. And those of us who aren’t scratch golfers were able to drive away clinging to the solace that even a player of Norman’s stature will have trouble once in a while. How long before the Buick Open? ) Hastings Club............................................1-10 Hastings Mens Slo Pitch Standings Many people claim that golf is not much of a spectator sport. They maintain that it is a sport to be enjoyed by playing, not by watching. While those beliefs may contain within them a certain grain of truth— it is probably more fun to play than to watch on television — those same people should travel to one of several annual PGA Tour stops in the midwest. The Buick Open al Warwick Hills Country Club outside Grand Blanc is one example. But the loumament's close proximity to the British Open often deters some of the tour's top golfers from appearing. Surely a better example would be the Centel Western Open, held this past weekend. The tournament is rich in tradition. Past winners include Walter Hagen. Ben Hogan, Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. to name but a few. Another stellar field was assembled this year. Most of the top American golfers were on hand at Cog Hill Golf and Country Club in suburban Chicago for the Western, which was first played in 1899. Only the U.S. Open was played earlier. Names like Raymond Floyd. Hale Irwin, Curtis Strange. Tom Watson. Greg Norman, Mark Calcavecchia, Fred Couples and Tom Kite were in the field. Try counting all those major championships on both hands! Reigning U.S. Open champion Payne Stewart, who was playing in Europe, and Jack Nicklaus, playing in a senior event, were the only notable American golfers missing. The rest were there. The tournament was moved from Butler National to the Dubsdread course at Cog Hill after 17 years because of the PGA Tour’s re­ cent mandates requiring clubs hosting tour­ naments to have open admissions policies. Butler National is an all-male club. Western Open organizers pulled of a coup by landing at Cog Hill. No other area public course, with the possible exception of Kemper Lakes in nearby Hawthorne Woods, the host of the 1989 PGA Championships, could be better suited for hosting a tournament of this developed, even though they will continue to grow for a few more weeks — albeit at a slower rate than before. Keep in mind that the velvet covering the antlers distorts their appearance, making them look heavier and larger than they really are. To get an idea of th: overall size of a buck I like to compare the inside spread of his antlers to the distance between his cars. If they are beyond the ears, his rack is probably at least fifteen inches wide. Next. I like to compare the length of his antler tines to the length of his cars. If I can get a broadside view. I'll also note how far forward his main beams extend in relation to the tip of his nose. This will of­ fer a rough idea as to their length. These fac­ tors, as well as the number of points carried on the rack, will help determine whether or not a buck’s antlers are above average. However, remember while scouting and hunting later in the year that a trophy is whatever you define it to be... because it’s all venison once it’s on the table. Whether you define a trophy as any legal deer, a buck only, or even a buck of record-book status, doesn’t matter. The bottom line is that you shouldn’t feel pressured to hold out for a huge rack to impress your peers if it means frustrating yourself in the process. To do so only destroys your enjoyment of the sport. After all. it’s not what you are able to put on the ground that counts anyway. GOLF RESULTS: Hastings Country Club Men’s Monday Night Golf League —BLUE DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 7 08. 8. Wi.r.um 44,. O. Goodyear 56-4; J. Rugg 42-4: T. Dunham 58-3: E. Mathews 44-4; T. Sutherland 44-4; D Jarman 50-4; J. Ketchum 46-0; R. Newton 50-0; J. Ketchum 46-0; G. Gahan 57-1; B. Cook 55-0; J. Ketchum 46- 0; B. Wiersum 42-4; D. Goodyear 60-4; J. Rugg 42-4; D. O'Connor 40-4; J. Jacobs 40-4; T. Sutherland 44-3; W. Niti 41-0; W. Niti 56-0: R. Newton 50-0: B. Cook 55-0; G. Cove 51-0: B. Wlerlum 48-1. STANDINGS... Jacob* 42: D. O Connor 40; B. Wiersum 37; J. Rugg 28; E. Mathew* 24; J. Col­ eman 22; D. Goodyear 20: T. Sutherland 19; T. Dunham 19; A. Johnson 19; D. Jarman 18; G. Cove 17; W. Niti 16; R. Newton 16; L. Kornsodt 14; B. Cook 12; H. Bottcher 11; j. Kennedy 9; J. Ket­ chum 7; G. Gahan 6. PAIRING FOR 7-15 FRONT NINE... B. Wiersum v*. T. Dunham; J. Rugg vs. T. Sutherland; H. Bottcher vs. A. Johnson; J. Kennedy vs. D. Jarman; W. Niti vs. J. Coleman; D. Goodyear vs. B. Cook; J. Ket­ chum vs. D. O'Connor; G. Cove vs. E. Mathews; J. Jacobs vs. R. Newton; L. Kornsodt vs. G. Gahan. -GOLD DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 7-08... D. Bowers 42-4; J. Wicker 49-4; D. Loranger 41-4; B. losty 46-2; J. Hoke 48-4; J. Panfil 47-4. B. Miller 44-0; H. Wattles 42-0; J. Fisher 44-0: G. Ironside 42-2; G. Hamaty 44-0: I. Lang 49-C; R.Miller 40 4; B. Vanderveen 42 1; A. Francik 42-4; J. Hoke 48-4. J. Hoke 48-4; B. Stock 45-4; D. Foster 46-0; J. Walker 54-0; G. Holman 40-0; J. Fisher 44-0 B. Stock 45-0 J. Walker 54-0. STANDINGS... D. Loranger 34; L. Lang 29; A. Francik 27; B. losty 25: R. Miller 23: B. Miller 22; J. Walsh 22; B. Vanderveen 22; G. Holman 20: B. Stock 19; G. Hamaty 18; J. Panfil 18; J. Hoke 18; G. lionside 17; D. Bowers 17; J. Fisher 16; H. Wat­ tles 14; J. Wicker 12: D. Foster 10: J. Walker 01. PAIRING FOR 7-15 BACK NINE... D. Bowers vs. D. Loranger; B. Vanderveen vs. B. Miller; A. Francik vs. R. Miller; G. Holman vs. G. Hamaty; H. Wat­ tles vs. D. Foster; J. Wicker vs. B. Stock; J. Walsh vs. J. Hoke; B. losty vs. L. Lang; G. Ironside vs. J. Walker; J. Panfil vs. J. Fisher. -RED DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 7-08. D Garrett 46-4; L. Peiry 47- 3: G. Lawrence 50-4; G Crothers 51-4; B. Youngs 45-4. P Lubieniecki 50-4; G. Powers 48-0; G. Bauer 53-1. Cooklin Memb Dropped 49-0; Cook/Memb Dropped 54-0: D. Jacobs 54-0; Memb Never \ssigned 36-0; R. Stanley 55-2; L. Perry 47-2; C Bauer 53-4; G. Etter 55-4; H. Burke 50-4; D. Hol 14-4. P. Siegel 68-2: C. Morey 63-2: J. Hopkins 56-0 J. Hopkins 56-0; G. Bauer 53-0; M. Pearson 55-0. STANDINGS... P. Lubieniecki 37. G. Crothers 33; L. Perry 33: H. Burke 30; D. Hall 29; B. Youngs 29; G. Powers 29; J. Hopkins 27, D. Jacobs 25; C. Morey 25; G. Bauer 23: G. Lowerence 23; M. Pearson 23: R. Stanley 22: G. Etter 20; P. Siegel 16; D. Garrett 16 Memb Never Assigned 4; Cook Memb Dropped 2: Cooklin Memb Dropped 2. PAIRING FOR 7-15 FRONT NINE... Memb Never Assigned C. Morey. R. Stanley vs. P. Lubieniecki; Cook Memb Dropped vs. CookI.n Memb Drop­ ped: G. Crothers vs. D. Hall: G. Powers vs. G. Lawrence: D. Garrett vs. H Burke; M. Pearson vs. G. Bauer. J. Hopkins vs. D. Jacobs; G. Etter vs. P. Siegel; B. Youngs vs. L. f erry. -SILVER DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 7-08. J- Plank 46-4. R. Stoddard 47-4 D. Brower 44-4 G. Begg 43-3 P Mogg 43-0; J. Loubaugh 42-0: T. Krul 45-0; D Beduhn 48-1; R. Stoddard 47-2: T. Harding 43-3; J. Hubert 46-4; D. Welton 49-3: D. Brower 44-2; L. Engleharf 55-1; L. Englehart 55-0: T. Harding 43-1. STANDINGS. M Miller 32. J Plank 31. G. Pratt 29: R. Dawe 28. P. Mogg 24, J- Laubaugh 22; D. Brower 22: J. Hubert 21; T. Harding 21. R. Stod dord 21; P. Loftus 18. T. Krul 18. D. Beduhn 17. T Cleveland 16. G Begg 15: D Bradford 14. C. Guy 13; D. Gauss 11; L. Englehart 3. D. Welton 7. Lefty Russ Cochran got out of this bunker on 14 and saved par, while playing partner Greg Norman was falling apart. Cochran recorded his first ever tour win with a 13-under Sports PAIRING FOR 7-15 BACK NINE.. J. Plonk vs. T. Krul; G. Pratt vs. P. Mogg; C. Guy vs. R. Stoddard: R. Dawe vs. D. Welton; P. Loftus vs. J. Laubaugh. D. Bradford vs. M. Miller; T. Harding vs. T. Cleveland; L. Englehart vs. D. Beduhn: J Hubert vs. D. Gauss; G. Begg vs. D. Brower. -WHITE DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 7-08... R. McMillan 34-4 R. Wilcox 43-4; C. Cruttenden 47-4; F. Markle 50-4; T. Drumm 41-3: S. Spencer 56-0; T. Alderson 54-0: N. Gardner 46-0: D. King 50-0; R. Teegardin 48-1: B. Masse 44-4; C. Cruttenden 47-4. N. Gardner 46-2; G. E Brown 50-4. D. Hoekstra 48-4; M. Dimond 44-0; D. King 50-0; D. King 50-2; M. Dimond 44-0; B. Masse 51-0. STANDINGS... R. Wilcox 34; C. Cruttenden 31: M. Dimond 27. J. Northouse 25. J. Schnackenberg 22: F. Markle 22; R. McMillan 21; L. Hensley 20. B. Masse 20; J. Toburen 19; 0. King 19; D. Baum 18; D. Hoekstra 18: S. Spencer 17: T Drumm 17. G. E Brown 17; N. Gardner 17; R. Teegardin 16. G. H Brown 12; T. Alderson 8. PAIRING FOR 7-15 FRONT NINE... R. McMillan vs. N. Gardner; B. Masse vs. S. Spencer. J. T.Luren »s. D. King; G. H. Brown vs. T. Alderson. D Baum vs. F. Markle: J. Northouse vs. R. Teegardin, R. Wilcox vs. T. Drumm: G. E. Brown vs. L. Hensley M. Dimond vs. D. Hoekstra: J. Schnackenberg vs. C. Cruttenden. 3-on-3 tourney coming Aug. 24 While the Gus Macker tournament in Belding is first and foremost on basketball fan’s minds this weekend, it is not too early to begin planning for the Hastings Athletic Boosters-Summerfest 3-on-3 Basketball Tourney. The tournament will be held Saturday. August 24 at Fish Hatchery Park. Games will begin at 8 a.m. and continue until dark. Players must be 16 years old or older to par­ ticipate. The first 40 teams of 4 players registered will be entered in the tournament. Entry deadline is August 18. Entry fee is $25 per team. Entry forms are available at the Chamber of Commerce office at 118 E. Court St. or at the home of David Williams, 1030 South Park St. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 11, 1991 — Page 11 ‘Macker Maniacs’ to invade Belding for cage tournaments Editor’s Note: ifyour Gus Macker team wins a trophy, The Banner would like to publish a photo. Please submit photos and relevant in­ formation by Monday. July 22. or contact Todd Tubergen, Sports Editor, at 945-9554 to set up a photo shoot by the same dale. The small northwest Ionia County town of Belding is bracing itself for the 18th Annual Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. The tournament, to be held Friday, Satur­ day and Sunday, is expected to draw approx­ imately 300,000 spectators. 21,520 players on 5,380 teams have entered the tournament, making the field the largest ever. Macker organizers have added a new wrinkle this year. Due to huge congestion problems on area roads a year ago. tourna­ ment officials have set up early registration procedures. Teams may register at Central Riverside Park in Belding today from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., tomorrow from noon to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 7 a.m. to noon. Macker officials have also been busy fixing baskets damaged by Sunday evening’s storm. Some hoops to be used were bent or otherwise damaged in reported 85-m.p.h. winds. Health tips for a safe Macker courtesy Saint Mary's Health Services Playing on a team in this year’s Macker tournament will be a keenly anticipated first for many. While most “veterans” know they should bring plenty of fluids to drink, several changes of socks and plenty of sunscreen, everyone should be aware of basic health and safety suggestions. There’s still time to get the word out to par­ ticipants and spectators alike, and these tips from the Macker M.A.S.H. professionals will go a long way toward helping assure a safe and fun Gus Macker for everyone: - PARTICIPANTS — To help avoid blisters, wear two pairs of socks, a thin cotton pair closest to the skin and a thicker pair on top. Also, rub vaseline on the heels and balls of your feet. — Leave the new sneakers at home. — To help avoid heat illness, have cold, wet towels available to place on the back of the neck. — Perform some simple stretching exercises before starting play. — Avoid wearing too many layers of clothing. — Wear sunscreen during games and get out of the sun when your not playing. — Bring extra clothing in case of rain. — Bring with you any medication you normal­ ly take. EVERYONE — Drink plenty of fluids, especially water. Don’t drink Gat jrade of your not used to it: you WILL get sick to your stomach. Drink before you’re thirsty, don’t wait until it’s too late. At first sign of heat illness, seek medical at­ tention. Those signs include excessive perspiring and a lack of color in the face. By the time your skin becomes red and hot, or you begin to experience cramps, you may be headed for serious heat exhaustion. Blood. Saxon at Michigan and Trumbull Former Hastings star Nick Williams takes a turn at bat in the 10th Annual Michigan High School All Star Game July 2 at Tiger Stadium. Williams drew a walk in two trips to the plate and did not allow a stolen base from his cat­ cher position. His West squad lost to the East 3-2. (Photo courtesy Mike Hook) ■ W hat Every American Should Know. /wmsMAv .Mark D. Christensen of Edward D. Jones & Co. Some lessons have a high price With the entrance of banks and savings in­ stitutions into the securities business, it is more important than ever to understand the guarantees or insurance on your investments. Most bank deposits are protected up to specific amounts by the Federal Deposit In­ surance Corp. (FDIC). This does not, however, extend to investment products pur­ chased through a bank. For example, if you were to purchase a mutual fund, bond or stock through the invest­ ment department of your local bank, the in­ vestment would carry no more protection than if it were purchased through any other source. Unfortunately, many investors who buy securities through their banks mistakenly believe they are getting this protection. The tragedy of misplaced confidence in in­ surance and guarantees became evident as the now-infamous Lincoln Savings and Loan scandal unfolded. More than 22,000 people, more than half of whom were over the age of 60, purchased $250 million worth of highyield, high-risk junk bonds from the institu­ tion. In April 1989, American Confidential filed for bankruptcy; the next day Lincoln S&L was seized, and more than 22.000 trusting investors were left holding the bag. Testimony given to the House Banking Committee confirmed that the salespeople pushing these junk bonds led customers to believe or, in some cases, explicitly told them that the bonds were similar to federally in­ sured deposits. Of course, the bonds were very different from federally insured deposits, but to un­ suspecting investors, the claim sounded reasonable. As a result, many depositors withdrew life savings from their insured ac­ counts to buy the higher-interest junk bonds, all the while believing the bonds had the same insured protection as their insured deposits. Sadly, tragedies like the Lincoln S&L debacle will continue to occur until investors take charge and start demanding answers from salespeople. Most investments have some risk. As long as you are told about that risk, understand it and are willing to accept it, you will probably be happy with your investment. The problem occurs when you assume or are told that your investment is guaranteed, only to discover too late that it is not. If someone tells you an investment is in­ sured or guaranteed, insist on seeing the terms in writing. Equally important, don’t assume an investment is guaranteed only on the basis of who is offering it. Finally, if you hve any doubts whatsoever, don’t invest. These warnings are so basic they might seem to be self-evident. However, they weren’t so clear to 22,000 unsuspecting in­ vestors who bought American Continental junk bonds and paid the price. Let’s learn from their misfortune. — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close Change AT&T 387. —7. Ameritech 597. —1 Anheuser-Busch 49’Z. —7. Chrysler 147. —7. Clark Equipment 277. —17. CMS Energy 237. —17. _ Coca Cola 557. Dow Chemical 537. -7. Exxon 57'1, —17. _ Family Dollar 247. Ford 35 -17. General Motors 437. —7. Great Lakes Bancorp 10 —1 Hastings Mfg. 41 —1 IBM 997. + 7. JCPenney 507. —3 Johnson & Johnson 857. + 27. Kmart 457. + 7. Kellogg Company 1007. + 17. McDonald’s 33 —7. Sears 377. —1 _ Southeast Mich. Gas 16’,'. Spartan Motors 147. + 7. Upjohn 447. + 17, Gold $369.00 + S2.25 Silver $4.44 + $.01 Dow Jones 2947.23 -25.49 Volume 151,000,000 Give the gift of... LOCAL N EWS Give a subscription to The Hastings Banner Your Hometown Newspaper—Call 948-8051 ' Lake O Fair honors armed forces The 57th Lake Odessa Fair was dedicated to the honor of the armed forces and several local service men were featured during a July 4 parade to the fairgrounds. The Lakewood Area Operation Desert Storm Friends and Family Support Group took first place with their float, which spotlighted nine military men, including Desert Storm veteran, right, Ted Casarez, and Marine Daryl Black. (Banner photo) 1. Each year four million Americans depend on blood transfusions. 2. The safeguards on the blood supply include conducting seven separate laboratory tests to screen out AIDS, hepatitis and other infectious agents, educating donors on transmissible diseases and encouraging at-risk donors to disqualify themselves from giving blood. 3. Blood banking is one of the most highly regulated areas in health care, governed by multiple federal and state rules, laws, policies and regulations. 4. As an alternative to hlood transfusions, today a growing number of people benefit from autologous (self) transfusions. 5. There is no risk of AIDS or other infectious diseases when blood is donated, as sterilized needles are never reused. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLOOD BANKS Legal Notices PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBILC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concorning proposed text amendments to the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on Wednesday, July 17, .991, commencing of 7:30 o'clock p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 South Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered at said public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. The proposed amendment of Section 3.1 of the Zoning Ordinance by the addition of o new subsec­ tion "5.a." defining "Animal Shelter." 2. The proposed amendment of Section 3.1.22 of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the definition of "Dog Kennel." 3. The proposed amendment of Section 4.25 of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the keeping of animals, including the adoption of new regulations pertaining to the keeping of more than three dogs over six months of age as domestic household pets. 4. The proposed amendment of Section 6.6.B.5.m of the Zoning Ordinance so as to allow as a special use in the "A" Agricultural District zon­ ing classification the keeping of more than three dogs over six months of age for either commercial or non-commercial purposes, subject to the specific provisions set forth in the proposed text amendment. 5. The proposed amendment of Section 3.1.15 of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the definition of "Building Line." 6. The proposed amendment of Section 3.1.80 of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the definition of"Setback." 7. The proposed amendment of Section 3.1.81 of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the definition of "Setback Line (Minimum)". 8. The proposed amendment of Section 3.1.96 of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the definition of "Yard." 9. The proposed amendment of Section 3.1.97 of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the definition of "Yard — Front." 10. The proposed amendment of Section 3.1.98 of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the defini­ tion of "Yard — Rear.” 11. The proposed amendment of Section 6.0.C.2 of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to minimum side yard requirements in the "R-l" Single Family Low Density Residential District zoning classification. 12. The proposed amendment of Section 6.0.C.3 of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to minimum rear yard requirements in the "R-l" Single Family Low Density Residential District zoning classification. 13. The '•'-sed amendment of Section 6.I.C.2 of the Zoning -ordinance pertaining to minimum side yard requirements in the "R-2" Single Family ond Two-Family Medium Density Residential District zoning classification. . 14. The proposed amendment of Section 6.1.C.3 of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to minimum rear yard requirements in the "R-2" Single Family and Two-Family Medium Density Residential District zoning classification 15. The proposed amendment of Section 6.2.B.l.b.2 of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to minimum side yard requirements in the "R-4” Multiple Family High Density Residential District zoning classification. 16. The proposed amendment of Section 6.2.B.).b.3 of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to minimum rear yard requirements in the ”R-4“ Multiple Family High Density Residential District zoning classification. 17. The proposed amendment of Section 6.5.E.3 of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to minimum front yard requirements in the "I” Industrial District zoning classification. 18. The proposed amendment of Section 6.5.E.4 of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to minimum rear yard requirements in the "I" Industrial District zoning clarification. 19. The proposed amendment of Section 6.5.E.5 of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to minimum side yard requirements in the "I" Industrial District zoning classification. 20. The proposed amendment of Section 6.6.C.I of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to minimum front yard requirements in the "A" Agricultural District zoning classification. 21. The proposed amendment of Section 6.6.C.2 of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to minimum side yard requirements in the "A" Agricultural District zoning classification. 22. The proposed amendment of Section 6.6.C.3 of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to minimum rear yard requirements In the "A" Agricultural District zoning classification. 23. The proposed amendment of Section 6.7- 1,C.2 of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to minimum side yard requirements in the "P-2" Semi-Public Land District zoning classification. 24. The proposed amendment of Section 6.7- 1 .C.3 of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to minimum rear yard requirements in the "P-2" Semi-Public Land District zoning classification. 25. The proposed amendment of Section 8.6.C of the Zoning Ordinance so as to increase from SI00 to $500 the maximum fine for a violation of the Zoning Ordinance. 26. Such other arid further matters a’ may legal­ ly come before said Planning Commission. Written documents will be received from any in­ terested persons concerning the foregoing by the Prairieville Township Clerk at the Township Holl at any time during regular business hours up to th., date of the hearing on July 17, 1991, and may be further received by the Planning Commission at said hearing. The Prairieville Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above mentioned proposed amend­ ments at or following the public hearing. Anyone interested in reviewing the Zoning Or­ dinance pertinent to the foregoing may examine a copy of the same at the Prairieville Township Hall during regular business hours of regular business days hereafter until the time of said hearing and may further examine the same at said public hearing. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Sheri Armintrout. Secretary Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Rood Delton. Michigan 49046 (616) 623-2664 (7/11) �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 11, 1991 Six Hastings schools present state-mandated reports by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Principals from each of Hastings six schools prepared a state mandated annual report and conducted a special meeting at their schools to discuss it with the public. The Hastings Area School Board made copies of each of those reports available to the public at its annua) reorganizational meeting Monday night Following are some highlights from the information presented in the reports: Hastings High Schoo) serves 900 students in grades 9-12 with a daily attendance average of 95 percent, a dropout of rate of 2percent and a retention rate of 98 percent. There are 52 teachers, one librarian and three counselors on staff at the high school, in addition to Principal Steve Harbison and assistant Principals Bill Karpinski and Jeanne Jarvis. Educational staff members have participated in 98 conferences during the past year, in order to improve their teaching skills. A school psychologist, social worker, learning specialist, speech and language pathologist and homebound and hospitalized service personnel also provide educational support. Custodians, secretaries, aides and lunchroom personnel help keep things running. Student achievements listed by Harbison include: • On the overall Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP), 75% of the sophomore students obtained a passing score, and 98% did on the reading portion. In eleventh grade, 47% passed science. • This year’s graduates obtained an average score of 21.2 on the ACT. In May, 19 students took one or more advanced placement tests and 15 of the scores were three or higher. • Other special achievements include a student placing among the top 50 in the Michigan Math Prize competition; the Senior Charity Drive raising $7,600 for Love Inc.; a recycling program was implemented by high school students; eight FFA members won awards in state competition; the Agronomics Quiz Bowl team placed second in the state competition; the Saxon football team was undefeated during the regular season; attendance improved during the first semester, one student placed in the Health Occupations Students of America competition; and Business Professionals of America students earned 24 awards in regional and state competitions. A four-member steering committee was appointed to direct the school improvement process in September 1989. The following year, the committee was expanded to seven members and it now involves educational and operational staff and Board of Education members. The committee developed the school mission statement which follows: "The Hastings High School Community will provide all students with a safe educational environment that ensures development of mind and body through promotion of student achievement. The results will be students with high self-esteem who are capable of making informed choices as effective citizens." The committee also reached agreement on broad graduation requirements. Once specific goals have been set, school improvement activities will be developed to promote them. Hastings High School is accredited by the North Central Association and the University of Michigan. Hastings Middle School serves 760 sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade students, daily attendance averaged 93.7 percent for sixth grade, 93.5% for seventh grade and 93.3% for eighth grade during the 1990-91 school year. Besides Principal Jerry Horan and assistant Principal Nadine O’Brien, there are 43 teachers and two counselors at the middle school. A school psychologist, social worker, speech and language therapist an physical and occupational therapists lend educational support. Custodians, secretaries, aides and food service workers also help students and staff. Teachers were involved in workshops and in-services throughout the school year, with topics including current trends in middle school education, physical education curriculum update, Michigan Reading Association Conference, Multimedia Training, Discipline with Dignity and the Co-Operative Learning Workshop. Student achievements reported by Horan include: 58.1% of seventh-grade students obtaining a satisfactory score in mathematics in the Michigan educational Assessment Program (MEAP) test, and 57.7% did the same for reading. At the eighth-grade level, 57.3% obtained a satisfactory score in science. These scores are down from 1989-90, when it was 71.9% for seventh-grade math, 63.5% for seventh-grade reading and 62.2% for eighth-grade science. It was contended in the overall school system report that the drop in MEAP scores is due to changes in some of the standardized tests. , The core curriculum at Hastings Middle School includes all areas of language arts (reading, writing, speaking and listening), mathematics, social studies, science, health, physical education, art, music, computer, industrial and family life eduaction and foreign language. The school's mission statement is as follows: “The Hastings Middle School Community will guide all students in striving toward their potential as productive citizens in an atmosphere which encourages excellence." The staff and school improvement team set goals for the year: to solicit ideas from students, support and instructional staff through small group discussions; foster communication and unity between staff and administration; increase teacher involvement in decision-making; build a sense of community in which respect, co-operation, trust and responsibility are a part; exploring alternative teaching methods; and identifying students' academic strengths and weaknesses through testing. Hastings Middle School is not involved in the accreditation process now. There are plans for the school to begin the procedure during the 1991-92 school year. Central Elementary School serves 610 developmental kindergarten through fifth­ grade students drawn from designated rural and city areas. The present building was constructed in 1931 and has 20 regular and special purpose classrooms, a library and a 1,100-seat auditorium. The school makes use of the middle school gym and cafeteria and eight general purpose classrooms in the Annex building. The school’s staff includes 22 classroom teachers, one reading teacher, two part-time music teachers, two special education teachers, one part-time counselor, one part­ time science teacher, one physical education teacher, one part-time teacher for gifted and talented students, one secretary, seven office and classroom aides and three custodians. Following is the school’s mission statement* "The staff, administration and support personnel of Central Elementary School believe that every student enrolled at our school can and will learn. "We believe we can provide students with the appropriate education and motivation to attain their highest level of academic performance while enhancing a positive growth ifl social and emotional behaviors and attitudes. We, the members of the school community, accept these responsibilities for teaching and educating our students so they can attain their individual maximum potential." The mission statement was developed by the seven-member steering committee of the school improvement program, which has concentrated on curriculum, testing skills, citizenship, school-community communication, drug education, new mathematics, environmental issues and changes in the reading and writing program. Special programs for students included: DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education), a mural project funded by the Council for the Arts, AGATE, "Just Say No," Young Authors and more. 1990-91 student test scores at Central School are as follows: MEAP, 79% of the fourth graders obtained a satisfactory score in math, 60% did so in story reading and 33% in informal reading. In the fifth grade, 84% of the students obtained satisfactory score for science. Central School began the Michigan Accreditation Program (MAP) during the 1989-90 school year. Materials have been submitted to the Michigan Department of Education and school administrators are currently waiting for notification of the school’s status in the accreditation process. Northeastern Elementary School had 447 Developmental through fifth-grade students. Daily attendance averaged about 96% during the 1990-91 school year, compared with 95% during the previous school year. Besides Principal Stan Kirkendall, there are 23 teachers plus the following support staff: a school psychologist, counselor, speech and language therapist,. ^n occupational and physical therapist, a social worker and teacher consultant. There are also secretaries, aides an food service workers. Northeastern's mission statement is: "The Northeastern staff promotes the mental, emotional, social, and physical development of every student. We believe that parents, students, ana faculty have shared responsibility in education. All of our students will have the opportunity to achieve their maximum potential." Following are the the percentages of students receiving satisfactory scores on the MEAP test at Northeastern: fourth -grade mathematics, 83.3%; fourth-grade reading, 38.3% and fifth-grade science, 72.5%. Special programs for students included the CALM project, which allows special education students to receive services in the regular classroom; the Young Astronauts, a winter outdoor education program and a special project in which students delivered books to newborn babies at Pennock Hospital. Northeastern’s School Improvement Team has set the following goals for the 1991-92 school year, further developing the Young Authors program, focusing on the at-risk population and further implementation of the CALM program. Pleasantview’ Elementary School serves 169 students in kindergarten through fifth grade and daily attendance averaged 94% during the 1990-91 school year. Jo Stebbins is the principal and there are seven teachers on staff. Also, there is a librarian, counselor, science teacher, a special reading and mathematics teacher, school psychologist, social worker, speech and language therapist, a gifted and talented program, physical education and music teachers. In addition there are a custodian, secretary, a maintenance person, a developmental kindergarten teacher aide, an Article III teacher aide, two teacher/lunchroom aides/playground supervisors, a DK/K lunchroom/playground supervisor and two food service workers. Pleasantview’s mission statement is: “The staff at Pleasantview Elementary School believes that all students can learn and achieve at their full potential. By providing an optimum learning environment, we will guide all students to become independent learners and responsible citizens. We believe that through a cooperative effort between school and home we will enable students to successfully meet the challenges of our changing world." A school improvement team now is working on a three- to five-year school improvement plan. Special programs offered to students include: DARE, the Bike Safety Assembly, AGATE, "Just Say NO’", Geography Bee and the Time Out for Fitness Program. Student test scores at Pleasantview for 1990-91 are as follows: 88% of fourth -grade students received passing scores on the MEAP mathematics test; 69.9% did so in story reading and 21.7% in informational reading. In fifth grade, 85.2% obtained a passing score in science. Pleasantview began the Michigan Accreditation Program during the past school year and has been visited by the MAP visitation team and is working on a plan to meet standards. So*’’ astern Elementary School serves 409 students in developmental kindergarten through fifth grade and had a daily attendance average of 95% during the 1990-91 school year. Chris Warren is the principal and there 21 teachers, one part-time counselor and ten library volunteers. Also, there are support staff: a school psychologist, elementary science consultant, a social worker, speech and language therapist, occupational and physical therapist and a homebound or hospitalized teacher. Two custodians, one secretary, seven aides and two food service workers also keep the building operating smoothly. The school's mission statement is: “The mission of Southeastern Elementary School is to provide a positive environment for learning. The school family will nurture all students, enabling them to learn, grow, and develop individually. Unity, enthusiasm, pride, and mutual respect for one another will be evident throughout our school family. We are determined to help each student maintain a love for learning and become a confident, responsible citizen." During the school year, the staff at Southeastern established the following goals: to build self-esteem in students an staff; developing, coordinating and improving the curriculum and building a positive school climate. Special programs available to students include: DARE, AGATE, "Just Say NO!” Young Authors, the citizenship honor roll, spelling and geography bees, a student council and more. Student test scores at Southeastern during the 1990-91 school year are: On the MEAP, 75.5% of fourth-grade students scored in the top two categories in reading; 91.8% scored in the top category for math and 71% of the fifth-graders scored in the top category for science. Southeastern had seven fourth graders receive 100% on both math and reading tests and five fifth-graders received 100% on the science test. Southeastern was visited by the Michigan Accreditation Program team in May and will refine its goals based on the results of that visit The core curriculum being developed at each elementary school provides for learning in all language arts, handwriting, mathematics, social studies, health, physical education, vocal music, library skills, computer instruction, outdoor education and enrichment activities. Also, each school reported an increase in parent involvement during the past school year; and that teachers have participated in a variety of workshops and in-services. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with Act 197 of the Public Acts of the State of Michigan 1975, please take notice that the City Council of the City of Hastings will hold a public hearing at 7:45 p.m. on August 12, 1991 in the City Council Chambers, at City Hall, The purpose of the hearing will ba to receive public comment on proposed amendments to the Downtown Development and Financing Plan of the City of Hastings. At the public hearing, all property taxpayers of record and interested citizens shall be given an opportunity to be heard relative to the proposed amendments to said Plan. The development area to which the Plan applies is described below. The proposed amendments to the Plan will provide for additional improvements to public facilities within the development area. A complete copy of the Development and Financing Plan, with the proposed amendments, is available for public inspection during normal buisness hours in the Office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. Lighting up the holiday skies Fireworks were the order of the evening last Thursday to cap off Fourth of July celebrations at area locations such as Gun Lake, Algonquin Lake, Bat­ tle Creek and Grand Rapids. (Photos by Perry Hardin) Beginning at the Western City Limits and State Street, the boundary of the DDA Development area, as amended, follows the perimeter of Fish Hatchery Park to the Fair Grounds property. From there, ft proceeds East to Market Street and it proceeds North to the rear property lines of the properties that front on State Street. It follows rear property lines East to the Centerline of Broadway, which it follows South to the centerline of Center, then East to the Centerline of Jefferson, then South to the centerline of Green, then East to the westline of Boltwood Street. From that point it proceeds North along the Railroad Right-of-way to the Thornapple River, which it follows West to Michigan Street. It then follows the Mill Street centerline to the centerline of Broadway and then it proceeds South to the Northern edge of the Apple Street right-of-way. From there it proceeds West to the west city limits and then South to the centerline of State Street then west to the point of beginning. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 11, 1991 — Page 13 The Battle of Hastings more than 900 years later By Theresa Hudson Living in England has rekindled an interest in its history. It would be difficult not to be interested, since the reminders arc strewn throughout the countryside. Ancient churches, abbeys, bat­ tlefields, forts and "English Heritage" (a preservation group) signs dot the landscape. I’m so much more aware of America’s "in­ fant" status as I struggle to put places I’ve seen in historical perspective. Our heritage is evident *n the familiar names. I've now been to the "original" Boston on the North Sea, where our pilgrim forcbearers left on their journey seeking religious freedom. It’s not very impressive, a town grown shabby with the decline of its seagoing industry. I was moved by the tiny jail cells the Pilgrims were kept in after informants caused their capture near their river departure. It was a whole year later before they were allowed to board a ship to the Netherlands on the first leg of their journey to the new land. I found the exact site marked by a simple stone in a cow pasture. I shared the photo op­ portunity with some bovine friends, being very careful where I stepped! Obviously the Pilgrims are bigger copy on our side of the Atlantic. I wonder what the English history books say? I still haven’t been to Hastings. I thought I was going in the fall when I set out for the southern coast and the reenactment of the Bat­ tle of Hastings. As I followed the signs, I Letters from England... realized the legendary conflict took place at Battle, not Hastings! It was here in 1066 that the Normans, under Duke William, defeated the English army under King Harold, an event which was to change England’s destiny. Some 15 years earlier. Edward the Con­ fessor had promised the English crown to Duke William, but. on Edward's death, the pledge was broken and Harold was proclaim­ ed king. William, by invading England, sought to assert his right to the crown. At the Battle of Hastings, King Harold fell mortally wounded and the Normans triumph­ ed. In penance for the slaughter, William I built an abbey on the site of the battle and he directed that the church high altar should oc­ cupy the very spot where King Harold fell. Sitting on a sunny hillside watching the re­ enactment, (or as the Brit commentator refer­ red to it — "the unpleasantness of 1066’’!) brought history alive... waves of Norman cavalry attempting to penetrate the English line, the horsemen approaching a line of foot soldiers with shields, the knights in their heavy chain mail, and the peasants in their simple tunics. The announcer told us graphically when a sword split a man’s skull or his head was severed by a two-handed axe. From our contempoiary perspective, the Norman invaders were destined to prevail by one historical fact: their cavalry fought from horseback, the English rvxlc to battle, dis­ mounted and fought on f<x>t. As usual, in this country, the joy of the day could be attributed to two things: the magnifi­ cent "backdrop" (the ancient abbey built in 1070) and the weather — it didn't rain! It’s true that you become more "globally aware" living abroad. England has similar problems to the United States: environmental pollution, a chronically poor underclass, government and military bloat, crime, and economic instability. Perhaps the difference is that such a small country as this is tied, not only geographically, but economically and politically to Europe, and historically to their former commonwealth. Many English citizens, including Margaret Thatcher, continue to see themselves as an in­ dependent leader of nations, to their peril. I perceive it as an “attitude holdover" from their former world role. Few of England’s people can comprehend the sheer size of the states. Rarely can a Brit I meet tell me where Michigan is. When the in­ evitable question of my home arises, I’m A re-enactment of the Battle of Hastings. always prepared to say "that's in the middle of the country near Canada!" Comparatively speaking, my ignorance of their counties equates to theirs of the states. I certainly had never heard of Suffolk before I started living here. I am fearful of what the real impression of us is, a combination of Hollywood, Disneyworld, New York, and Washington D.C.? My hairdresser thinks it would be "enol’’ to get married in Las Vegas! When the young couple next door decided to "see" America, they spent a "fortnight" (two weeks) in California and Hawaii! Most of the English who can afford a winter holiday spend it in Spain. The Isle of Wight (of Beatles fame) in the English channel and the Isle of Man off the West coast are popular summer destinations. Rutland Township to pursue sewer contract with Hastings by Sandra Porisetto Staff Writer Despite continued negotiations over the plans and costs of a proposed sewer hook up between Hastings a.id Rutland Charter Township, the township board last week au­ thorized its attorney, Linda Thompson, to pursue a service contract with the city. The contract would mean that the city has taken the township on as a customer and will determine service rates for the project However, it will not mean that an agreement has been reached on the final plan or construction cost of the proposed sewer system, according to township officials. "Mostly, I think Linda's job is to make sure the city will take us on, give us that particular rate and get all the necessary in­ formation that we need to maintain it,” said Trustee Russell Palmer. "She has nothing to do with the engineering." Jerry Bradley, filling in for absent Town­ ship Supervisor Bob Edwards, abstained from the vote; all’ other board members voted in favor of seeking the contract. Gary Arnold of Capital Consultants, the township's engineering firm, has been nego­ tiating the details of the sqwer hook up with representatives from the Hastings Sewer and Water Committee's engineering firm, Jones and Henry Engineering. The proposed sewer hook up would pro­ vide service for a special assessment district west of the city in the Green Street and Cook Road area. Businesses and residents there petitioned the township to obtain sewer service. The negotiations hit a snag last month when the city said their plans involved run­ ning the sewer line down the old railroad bed to the city limits where the township could hook up . Previously, the city and township had dis­ cussed the township hooking up to the city's sewer on Green Street at the city limits with a pump station on Cook Road, south of Big Wheel. Township officials say that the city’s new plan would put the cost of the sewer system "out of reach" while servicing only two township businesses. Trustee Dale Cappon noted that it would cost more for two businesses, the County Road Commission and Flexfab, to hook up at the railroad grade than it would to provide service for all the businesses and residences in the original proposal. Clerk Phyllis Fuller said that after an hour and half work session the day before the township meeting, township officials decided that they would rather kick in a little more money for the lift station on Cook Road and go with the original proposal so that everyone who petitioned the township to create a special assessment district for a hook up to city sewer could be served. "Because it would be more cost effective and a better use of taxpayer money," she said. Trustee Jerry Bradley, who was not at the work session the previous day, noted that even if the township decided to connect with the city sewer at the railroad grade, a pump station would still be necessary if the town­ ship decided to provide service to people on Green Street near Cook Road. "At some point in time you're going to have a pump station, unless you just want to tell this group here who have worked very hard circulating petitions to get tlie service, 'Sorry, but you're not going to have the service,’” he said. Don Spencer, the head of Hastings Sewer and Water Committee said that the city has extended it's sewer line along the railroad grade and is, "ready and waiting" for Rutland to hook up. "When they (Rutland Township) build the system, everything will be turned over to us," he said, "the city will take care of the maintenance. We don't want to maintain a pump station." Spencer noted that while Rutland would pay for all the construction costs and main­ tenance fees, the city would be responsible for the actual maintenance. "When we built the new sewer line to the STORM...continued from page 1 James Burdick of the Michigan State Police. "With an 80 mph wind, there isn't much that stands in the way," said Doug Buikema, community sen s director for Consumer's Power. Hastings residents on the northeast side of the city reported damaged TVs and videocas­ sette recorders after lightning struck nearby. At least one resident lost an above-ground swimming pool when a tree fell on it, col­ lapsing the side. Delton resident Susan K, Faust, 22, suf­ fered minor injuries when she drove into a tree that had fallen across Pleasant Lake Road, just north of North Shore Drive. Faust, of 640 S. Grove St., was treated at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo after the 8 p.m. accident. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies said two other motorists hit fallen trees, at 8 p.m. on Charlton Park Road south of Lawrence Road, and at 8:18 p.m. at Tasker and Wing Road. Neither of the two drivers were injured. Two motorists also escaped injury when trees fell on their vehicles. A Howell man was not injured when a tree dropped on his pickup truck at 7:30 p.m. A second motorist was unhurt when a tree fell on his vehicle at 8:10 p.m, in the 600 block of Guernsey Lake Road. In Hastings and Barry County, city and county road crews immediately went to work Sunday evening clearing debris that covered roads. "We were very busy with the storm all night," said Barry County Road Commission Superintendent Tom Chaffee. "We had three crews out at 7 p.m. and the last one didn't come in until 2:30 a.m." County road crews collected debris scattered across 28 county roads, Chaffee said. "Some had one tree, others had several," he said. "There were a lot we picked up the next day that weren't reported." Consumer’s Power expected to have all electricity restored in Barry County by today, according to Buikema. Work crews have been diverted from other parts of the state to re­ store downed power lines. "We hope to have it done by (Thursday)," ADVERTISE This Week in...The HASTINGS BANNER Call us at... 948-8051 and have an advertising representative assist you with your message. Buikema said. "As of 3 a.m. (Wednesday) morning, we have 1,414 still out down there." Buikema called the storm the worst disaster in the company's history. "Statistically, it's the biggest in our corpo­ rate history," he said. In other areas, two children and one adult in the Detroit area died after coming in con­ tact with downed power lines. In Green Oak Township, Mich., Nancy Thom, 48, died when a tree limb crashed down on her as she was running to her house. Police said the tree had been struck by lightning. In Clear Lake, Penn., two women were crushed by falling trees and wind blew down a 24-foot tall tent down on 400 people at a religious revival near Philadelphia. Thirteen people were taken to hospitals with minor injuries, but no one was seriously hurt by the tent or the 500-pound steel poles support­ ing it Three-quarter-inch hail fell in Royersford, near Philadelphia, and hail the size of nickels was reported in Huntingdon County in the south-central part of the state. In Iowa, hail measuring 3 1/2 inches across fell at Lyon, Iowa. Thunderstorm winds gusted to 65 mph in Spencer, where 1 1/2-inch hail fell. Golf ball-size hail fell at Baltic. In Wisconsin, authorities reported a tor­ nado and winds gusting to more than 80 mph and a tornado. A hanger with 20 planes inside collapsed at Dane County Regional Airport in Madison, said Kent Kruger, supervisor of the emergency communications system in Dane County. (The Associated Press contributed to this report). PREMIUM CUSTOM DENTURES COMPLETE DENTURE IMMEDIATE DENTURE UPPER DENTURE PARTIAL DENTURE •695 *425 *395 | *425 I •All feeih ond materials used meet the high stor.dards set by the American Dental Ass n, "Our on premises lob provides individual & eGicient service. "Fret dvnrure consultation & examination. (616) 455-0810 "ID Himebough DDS •D D White DDS •G Moncewicz DDS 2330 44th St., S.E., Grand Rapids the best way to reach Barry County’s weekend and tourist MARKET EVERY WEEK in the WEEKENDER Over 19,000 copies weekly! Every year J-Ad Graphics produces a summer fun publication packed with ideas of where to go, what’s going on and all the merchant’s specials. 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Both the township and Hastings Sewer and Water Committee officials said more negotiations are needed before an agreement is reached. "We (Hastings and Rutland? both agree on the principle but we just have to reach an agreement on a lot of little technical things." �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 11, 1991 GROOS...continued from page 1 Eye doctors warn not to view eclipse directly Solar eclipse to cover 12 percent over county J-Ad Graphics News Service anl The Associated Press One of nature's most spectacular sights will greet citizens of the world this after­ noon. Many people will miss it entirely, figuring a cloud has passed overhead. But today's sola’- eclipse will put the moon between the sun, blocking out light and cre­ ating temporary darkness across a 161-milewide band of the Earth near the equator. The height of the eclipse in Barry County will occur between 3:15 and 3:30 p.m. when about 12 percent of the sun is blotted out by the moon. "If you have any curiosity about the cos­ mos in which we reside, a partial solar eclipse is a good chance to see the solar sys­ tem in action," said Edwin Krupp, director of Griffith Observatory. When the moon lines up between the sun and Earth, a total eclipse will turn day into night along a swath stretching from the is­ land of Hawaii to the southern tip of Mex­ ico's Baja Peninsula, central and southern Mexico, Central America, Colombia and Brazil. Scientists from around the world are on Hawaii today to get what will be their best look ever at an eclipse. The four-and-a-half minute eclipse will pass over several observatories on the sum­ mits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, where scientists will conduct 10 experiments that will provide the longest and closest look at the sun's atmosphere. It’s the first time in history that an eclipse is occurring directly over the most powerful astronomical observatory in the world, the University of Hawaii's Institute of Astron­ omy. Closer to sea level, nearly 60,000 people are expected to converge on the island to wit­ ness the rare event. The safest, easiest way to watch the eclipse is on projectors set up at many planetariums, science museums and university astronomy departments, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, which repre­ sents eye doctors. The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends against watching the eclipse di­ rectly, even through filters endorsed as safe by some astronomy groups. Here are some safe ways to view the eclipse indirectly as suggested by Astronomy magazine, Sky & Telescope magazine, Astronomical Society of the Pacific and the ophthalmology academy. •Punch a small hole in one end of a card­ board bolt, yiloWirtg the sun's image to be projected inside the other end of the box. Hold the box over your head to watch. •Mount binoculars on a tripod. Cover one side completely. Cover the big lens on the A Look at Thursday's SofarEc/ipse During Thursday'ssoiareclipse, the moon m2b/ooTthe sunforalmostsixminutes across a !S!-miie widebandthat \d&include Ha\\<a2, Me.deo aridSouth.America. My t2percent ofthesun \\4dbe b/octedinthe Sorry County area. other side A'ilh an aluminized Mylar filter made for solar viewing. Point the small end onto a wall or white paper. Use the filter or you'll suit a fire. •Punch a quarter-inch hole in a piece of pa­ per. Tape the paper over a small, high-quality mirror, covering all the mirror except for the hole. Use a lump of clay to position the mir­ ror on the sill of an open, south-facing win­ dow so the mirror projects the sun's image onto a far wall in the room. Keep the room as dark as possible. Don't look into the sun­ beam. •Punch a one-eighth-inch pinhole in a the center of a piece of cardboard. Stand with your back to the sun and hold the cardboard Banner graphic by Jeff Kaczmarczyk so the sun shines through the hole and onto a second piece of white cardboard. Focus the image by changing the distance between pieces of cardboard. People risk permanent eye damage if they look directly at the eclipsed or uneclipsed sun - even for a few seconds - or watch the eclipse through binoculars, sunglasses, smoked glass, X-ray film, black plastic garbage bags and most kinds of welding gog­ gles, photographic film and filters. Eye doctors also warn people may damage their eyes if they use filters endorsed as safe by some astronomy groups and magazines. These include aluminized Mylar filters spe­ cially made for solar viewing; No. 14 arc­ welder’s glass; binoculars with aluminized Mylar filters; and double layers of fully ex­ posed and developed, silver-based, black-andwhite film. "The risk is simply too great," said Gerald A. Fishman, a Chicago eye doctor and academy spokesman. "There have been past instances were a particular absorptive lens was supposed to be protective and in fact was not" When the 1970 solar eclipse was widely visible on the East. Coast, 40 percent of 145 reported U.S. eye injuries were among people who mistakenly believed they were using safe viewing methods. The others looked di­ rectly at the eclipse. managed io be chairman of the United Way fundd «•. "1 vi- better or for worse, now this oversight is being corrected," he said. Bom in Evanston, III., Groos grew up in Hastings and attended Hastings Public Schools, graduating in 1948. He attended Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., graduating in 1953 with a masters of mechanical engineering degree. He worked briefly for Union Carbide Corp, in Cleveland prior to joining the U.S. Army where he served two years as an ordinance tank maintenance officer. In 1955, he returned to Hastings as a production engineer for the Viking Corp. Subsequently, Groos served as plant manager, treasurer, vice president ;md became president in 1961. During his presidency. Viking became one of the leading suppliers of fire sprinkler and transportation security equipment in the world. At that time, Viking's fire sprinkler involvement Included a fire protection consulting engineering company, a finance company anJ the third largest fire and sprinkler installer group in North America. In the 1980s, Groos oversaw a sweeping change of Viking's business by acquiring an additional manufacturing company in the cargo security field and removing the company from sprinkler installation while simultaneously building up a national distribution system. The company was reorganized in 1988 with the creation of a new parent company, E. Tyden AB, Inc. The current operating subsidiaries in the fire protection group are the Viking Corp., manufacturers of fire sprinkler equipment, based in Hastings; Supply Network, Inc. of Hastings, distributors of fire sprinkler equipment and supplies to sprinkler installers with major locations in Fairfield, N. J; Atlanta, Ga; Columbus, Ohio; and Fullerton, Calif; Sprinkler Viking S.A., manufacturers and distributors of fire sprinkler equipment for Europe and the Middle East, located in Luxembourg; and Viking Far East Limited of Singapore, distributors of fire sprinkler equipment for Southeast Asia. Delton’s annual education report outlines goals Reducing student academic failure and changing student attitudes toward school are goals established by Delton Kellogg Middle School staff. Increasing student self-esteem, motivation and achievement are some of the school im­ provement goals at the high school. Those objectives are examples of informa­ tion included in Delton Kellogg’s first an­ nual education and building reports, now re­ quired by the state to avoid financial penal tics. School improvement plans and goals are outlined in the reports, which were presented at a recent special meeting of the Board of Education. Development of the district's overall plan plan began in October when a school im­ provement team, comprised of 18 members, was formed. Each building also has a school improvement team. Providing an annual report, developing a school improvement process and offering a core curriculum are part of an amendment of the state school code, which became law in 1990 and is known as Public Act 25. Schools have to meet the act's require­ ments in order to gyoid losing state school aid br to obtain additional school aid. ‘ School improvement goals for the overall district were adopted June 24 by the board. They are: •Investigation of quality schools, reality therapy and control theory, based on con­ cepts detailed in a book by Dr. William Glasser. In a nutshell, those concepts move away from a boss-manager situation to a lead-manager approach of administrators, teachers and pupils working together as a group and some responsibilities are shared with the learners. Application of the book’s concepts succeeded in bringing a New York school from the bottom to the top ranks, said Superintendent Dean McBeth. •Facilities and appearance. •Outcome based education •Core curriculum •Expand parent/student involvement as appropriate. GET YOUR COPIES of Hastings Banner at any of these area locations... In Hastings — Bosley Pharmacy C & B Discount Cappon Oil City Food and Beverage Country Pantry D.J. Electric Eberhard’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Jacobs Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R & J’s Riverview Grocery Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery C.J. 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Battle Creek Country Store - Bellevue Woodland Centre - Woodland The district report addresses the drop out rate and notes that three programs are in place in hopes of reducing that rate: evening alternative education called Sundown Alter­ native High School, after school tutoring and summer school. Delton’s drop out rate is 3.7 percent, compared to 7.1 percent state wide. How­ ever, the report notes that "any drop out rate is too high.” Enrollment during the 1990-91 school year at Delton totaled 2,094 students, including 27 in special education and 124 in adult and alternative education programs. Daily attendance at the elementary school last year averaged 94 percent, the middle school, 94 percent; and the high school about 90 percent. "One of the most important factors in a child's educational success is the involve­ ment of parents or guardians," the district report said. "It is important for parents, teachers and students to discuss the student's progress on a regular basis. There are many opportunities for this contact, including par­ ent advisory group, athletic boosters, volun­ teer parents to help with numerous activities and parent teacher conferences. Participation in such conferences is high at the elementary level and drops when stu­ dents are of middle school and high school age, the report said. At the elementary level, 91 percent of par­ ents and guardians participated in parent­ teacher conferences during the 1990-91 school year, but at the middle school partic­ ipation was 64 percent and at the high school, 30 percent. In the elementary school, the emphasis on its first year of school improvement, under the act, has been on developing a mission statement, assessing school climate, school improvement process training and develop­ ing one to five year school improvement goals. The elementary school improvement team, under the direction of third grade teacher Julie Osgood, includes Kathy Spall, Jenny Wandell, Vai Whaley, Jan Lee, Carrie McDonald, Deb Butterfield, Jim Coston, Liz Murphy, Deb Haan, Karen Augustine, Sheryl Drenth, Jeanne Lillibridge, Bud Glenn, Assistant Principal Tom Byrum and Principal Marilynn Baker. At the middle school, a different team has involved the entire staff in writing a mission statement, established goals, assisted in the administration of staff, student and community surveys for the evaluation of the educational program; received inservice training regarding the school improvement program and been instrumental in involving the staff in the decision-making process. Middle School team members are Pat Baker, chairperson; Deb Finedell, Sharnn Christensen, Marty Cleveland, Cheryl Cook, Cathy Hof, Dolores Mohn, Dick Pilukas, Ann Rawsky, Cindy Glenn, Gary Herbert, Joe Noto, Gary Kimble and Richard Sanderson. High school goals include encourages "all members of the Delton Kellogg High School family to participate in and to have pride in our facility and activities; and to promote and provide professional develop­ ment activities for our staff in outcomesbased education, cooperative learning strate­ gies, reality therapy/control theory/quality schools and integrated, interdisciplinary, thematic instruction." The high school report noted that 38 per­ cent of its graduates enroll in four-year col­ leges or universities; 35 percent in two-year colleges; and 12 percent in trade or technical schools. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 11, 1991 — Page 15 Cocaine dealer gets same sentence J-Ad Graphics News Service An ex-Hastings man convicted in 1988 of selling cocaine was re-sentenced last week to the same maximum term of 13 to 20 years in prison and $28,000 in fines. Earlier this year, the Michigan Court of Appeals returned the case to Barry County Circuit Court, ordering Judge Richard M. Shuster to re-sentence 40-year-old Gene S. Waller. The sentence violated state sentencing guidelines, which called for a minimum of one to two years for the offense. But Judge Shuster last Thursday handed down the same sentence for Waller, who was convicted in 1988 of one count of selling co­ caine, one count of possession of cocaine and one count of selling marijuana. Waller received credit for the 1,301 days he has spent in custody since his arrest in June 1987. At Waller's first sentencing in March 1988, Judge Shuster referred to Waller as a 'commercial drug dealer'* who carried a brief­ case containing scales, mirrors, razor blades, plastic bags and an account book. "This court classifies drug dealers with rapists, sex offenders and murderers," Shuster said in 1988. "They are the lowest members of society. This court views Mr. Waller in that class." Waller last week also was sentenced to serve 32 to 42 months in prison and fined $2,000 for possession of cocaine, and was sentenced to 12 months in jail and fined $1,000 for selling marijuana. The three prison terms will run concurrently. Court News County opposes Presidential Primary vote by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The S5 million budgeted by the state for a presidential primary could be put to better use, the Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners believes. Opposing the presidential primary in a resolution adopted Tuesday, commissioners said, "proceeding with the presidential pri­ mary would be costly to the people of the state of Michigan, which does not reflect the needs of Michigan's citizens, especially dur­ ing austere budget years." The resolution noted that across the board budget reductions by the Legislature have, in many instances, impaired the state's citizens. County commissioners suggested that the primary funds be spend in "more pertinent programs which were affected by the budget cuts" rather than allow "the various political parties to deplete the state funds." The cost for each vote cast in Barry County for the last presidential primary was $13.16, due to a low voter turn out, said CLASSIFIEDS Commissioner Rae M. Hoare. Voter turnout is low because voters are penalized by having to vote by party prefer­ ence rather than for individuals, said Com­ missioner Orvin Moore. Commissioners also said the primary scheduled for March, 1992 is “deemed un­ necessary since delegates are committed to first vote only." The presidential primary "is absolutely pointless," added Commissioner Marjorie Radant. In other business, the board discussed in­ forming the public in advance that it would accept applications or resumes when terms on the County Road Commission expire. Previously, nominations have been made by commissioners. "I like the idea so the public can have a chance to show interest," said Commis­ sioner Michael Smith. "There are qualified people out there, it's just a matter of beating them out of the bushes." Commissioners seemed to prefer that method of filling posts, rather than making the positions elected terms, as some citizens have suggested. The new procedure also would require a current road commission member to request to be re-appointed if the person wants to serve another term. The next road commission appointment will be made in 1992, Commissioner Orvin Moore said. The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616)948-8051 For Sale CLARINET-LeBlanc student model. Complete with new mou'hpiece, marching lyre, sw»b and reeds. Perfect for beginner. A brand-new student clarinet costs at least $375, but I'll take $150 for this recently reconditioned instrument. 945-3871 evenings._________ Miscellaneous HASTINGS BALLOON PORT Balloon rides. 945-3478. Recreation OLDER HANDMADE 14ft speed boat. 58A Mercury engine, trailer, $150. 852-9965. CARD OF THANKS Elaine Cotant and William Hewitt were married March 31, 1951, at Good Will Methodist Church. Our children, Charlene and Skip Tompkins, hosted our 40th wedding anniversary dinner, along with Marilyn and Donald Miller of Jupiter, Flori­ da, and Douglas and Amber Hewitt of San Diego, California. Many thanks to our wonderful children and to our brothers and families and to our dear friends for all the lovely cards and gifts. We love all of you very much. ______Elaine and Bill Hewitt HAPPY 20TH ANNIVERSARY Willie and Millie Travis From all your family and friends! National Ads ACT NOW! INCREDIBLE INFORMATION! Jeeps* Cars* 4x4’s* siezed in drug raids under $100.00? 1-800-888-8683 Ext 322. CORVETTE $400 BRONCO $50, ’87 Mercedes $200; ’85 BMW $100; ’65 Mustang $50. U.S. Public Auction, Druglord Properties. Choose from thou­ sands starting $25. FREE 24 Hour Recording Reveals Givea­ way Prices. 801-379-2930 Copyright #MR446C._______ CHEAP! FBI/U.S. SEIZED, ’84 VW $50; ’87 Mercedes $200; ’85 Mercedes $100; ’65 Mustang $50. Choose from thousands starting $25. FREE 24 Hour Recording Reveals Details 801-379-2929 Copyright #MJ446C U.S HOTLINE copyright CARD OF THANKS The family of Marion Jackson wishes to express the kindness shown them during the illness and passing of their husband, father and grandfather. We would like to thank Dr. R usitiess Services Wildren, Dr. DeWitt and Dr. Atkinson for the care given. The DELIVERING SAND, gravel, nurses in ICU for their special fill & topsoil. 945-3061, care and compassion. Pastor 852-2108._________________ Gary Austin and wife Jean for E*Z EXCAVATING: *Scplic being there and for the compas­ systems *basemcnts dug sion and comforting words. The ♦driveways *■ lootings *stonc Koops Funeral Home, Linda Erb and top soil delivered. Owner: for the music, Pastor George Gary Eascy, 721-8982. Spcas for singing Marion’s favo­ rite song. The ladies of the Lake PIANO TUNING repairing, Odessa Grace Brethern Church rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, for the luncheon. To our family, friends and registered tuner, technician neighbors for the prayers, cards, assistant Cal! 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING food and memorial. May the Lord bless each one SERVICE. Residential, busi­ ness, and window washing. of you for your care. Phyllis D. Jackson Regular or occasional service. Bob and Cathy Sue Elliott All workers bonded. 945-9448 Ken and Carol Hewitt WILLIE’S ASPHALT Brad and Michele Hewitt PAVING: Seal coating, patch­ and family ing. 517-852-2108, 945-3061. Trac and Lisa Hewitt Real Estate | and family John and Stephanie Tuck BY OWNER nice 3 bedroom, and family completely remodeled home. 1 Shawn Karrar stall attached garage. Access to Thomapple Lake. S41,000. Call CARD OF THANKS Milton and Olive Mason 948-2862._________________ would like to thank our family FOR SALE: Mobile Home. 10 and friends for making our 55th x 50, $3,500.00. Two bedrooms anniversary so special.______ and bath, partly furnished. Off 79 to Charlton Park Road, cross CARD OF THANKS A special thanks to our many the Bridge and turn west on firs’ friends, neighbors and relatives road. Go past trailer park to for all cards, gifts and especially private road. Mobile home is at your presence, at our 50th the end, white trimmed in red. anniversary celebration. It all Make an offer, must sell for health reasons. made for a very special day. A very special thanks to our Antiques family for making this a very special anniversary, a day we OLD ORIENTAL RUGS wanted any size or condition. will always remember. Roger & Bernice Hamp Call 1-800-443-7740. POLE BUILDINGS erected statewide. Licenscd/Insured. Gcnesis/Rangcr Building Group. Matcrials/Erb Lumber Company. 1-800-638-8580. For Rent 2 BEDROOM very nice unit, in prime location, $425 per month, plus utilities, security deposit and references required. 945-3445 days 945-3245 evenings._________________ 3+ (SMALL) BEDROOM UPSTAIRS, kitchen, living room and dining room, full bath, gas heat, new furnace, small house heats very economical, back porch heated, large double lot, all newly redecorated, all new carpet, some new linolium. $450 per month plus utilities. 623-6294, shown by appoint­ ment only, references, first and last month security deposit, 1 year lease required.________ FURNISHED CABIN FOR RENT year around. Also space for RV's, electric and water hook up, dump station, boats for rent, clean lake. 623-2870. RESPONSIBLE FAMILY of 4 looking to rent 2-4 bedroom home in counlry/rural area with­ in 30 minutes of Cutlerville, will lease for one year. Please call collect, 414-758-2870. WALL LAKE, DELTON, year around Lake front, 2 bedroom, deposit, references. 623-8218 weekends. For Sale Automotive ‘86 FORD ESCORT 4 dr, am/ fm radio, good shape, runs well. Call after 4pm 945^766. Nurturing... Sustaining... Hoping.. .Growing Wo’ra right around tha corner or juet a phono call away. Making a difference ovary day. Fourteens hurt in rollover THORNAPPLE TWP. - Four teens suffered injuries in a one-car rollover accident last week that destroyed the vehicle. Driver Shannon M. Haigh, 16 and passengers Shanell R. Haigh, 13, Danell S. Haigh, 13, all of 208 Paul St., Middleville, were treated at Pennock Hospital after the 3 p.m. ac­ cident July 3 on Irving Road south of Loop Road. Also injured was passenger April M. Thompson, 13, cf 2270 McCann Road, Hastings. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Shannon Haigh was driving south on Irving Road when die lost control of the car on a left curve. The vehicle spun off the road, overturned and came to rest on its side. Deputies said the driver was wearing a safety belt, but the three passengers were not belted. No citations were issued. Thief steals purse from home HASTINGS - While a resident was asleep early Saturday morning, a thief entered an unlocked home and stole a purse. The purse was found Saturday inside the garage, but $406 in cash plus other items were missing from it. Hastings Police said the theft from the home in the 1100 block of North Broadway oc­ curred between 1:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. The overturned car’s driver, Michael J. Cash, 32, of 15133 Doster Road, Plainwell, had suffered a minor injury in a one-car accident 10 minutes earlier. Deputies said Cash was driving west when he lost corttrol of the car and ran up an em­ bankment on the north side of the road. The vehicle rolled back to the center of the road and landed on its roof in road. Cash said he swerved to avoid hitting a deer moments before the crash. Deputies issued Cash citations for failing to report the accident and for leaving the car in the roadway. Driver nabbed for drunken driving SHARING (SCARING Ftr MvmaMn contact w M fturtna or ■*» Attention Area Businesses! Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with your advertising message in...The HASTINGS BANNER Call... 948-8051 Help Wanted to have our advertising representative call upon JOBS IN KUWAIT/SAUDI hiring, S37.500-S 150,00 yrly. construction/oil refinery/ medical officc/weldcrs/most skills. Transportation, housing. Incredible opportunities. Call 1-206-736-7000 ext. 5801W7. THORNAPPLE TWP. - A Hastings man will face trial in Barry County Circuit Court on rape and kidnapping charges following an assault on a Middleville woman in June. Kim A. Farrell, 36, of 4630 Fighter Road, waived a preliminary exam Tuesday in Hast­ ings District Court and was bound over to circuit court on two counts of first-degree crim­ inal sexual conduct and one count of kidnapping. Barry County Sheriffs deputies allege Farrell entered a home on Garbow Road and sex­ ually assaulted a woman on June 25. The victim's son returned to the house during the assault and left immediate!) to seek help. Meanwhile, Farrell ordered the woman to write a note that saying she was all right and would return shortly. He then took her out to the woods behind her home and sexually as­ saulted her a second time, according to deputies. The woman returned to her home after the assault, where she met police who had been summoned by relatives. The victim told authorities Farrell threatened to kill her and her son il she did not sub­ mit to the assault. Farrell was arrested June 26 on the felony charges, punishable by up to life in prison. Bond was set at $50,000 cash or surety. Arraignment in circuit court was set for Aug. 8. PRAIRIEVILLE TWP. - An Orangeville motorist was injured last week when she struck an overturned car that had been abandoned in the middle of Ford Road. Karen K. Metsa, 26, of 11791 Lewis Road, Orangeville Twp., was treated at Pennock Hospital after the 2 a.m. accident July 2. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Metsa was driving west on Ford Road east of Enzian Road when she came upon an overturned car in the road. Metsa saw the vehicle and attempted to stop but was unable to do so. BOOKKEEPING/ SECRETARIAL position in busy administrative office. Immediate opening. Experience required in computerized bookk­ eeping and word processing. Thorough knowledge of accounts payable, receivables, and payroll. Must possess excel­ lent secretarial skills. Individual must be a self-starter, able to work independently, and handle pressure. Competitive salary and excellent fringe benefits. Send resume and ccvcr letter by July 16 to Ad #542, c/o The Remin­ der, P.O. Box 188, Hastings, MI, 49058. DKLGLORD TRUCKS! $100; ’84 Bronco $50; ’89 Blaz­ er $150; ’75 JecpCJ $50. Seized Vans, 4x4’s, Boats. Choose from thousands starting $25. FREE 24 Hour Recording Reve­ als Details 801-379-2930 Copyright #MK446C U.S HOTLINE copyright._______ Man charged with rape, kidnapping Woman hurt in crash with abandoned car FOR SALE 14’ sailboat, and 28’ travel trailer. 945-5926. Thank You CARD OF THANKS We want to thank our family, friends and neighbors for cele­ brating our 50th wedding anniversary with us. A special thanks to our child­ ren and grandchildren for making it all possible. We greatly enjoyed seeing you at our reception. Your cards and gifts were greatly appreciated. Harold and Bemadinc Eckert Police Beat (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service). HASTINGS - A Hastings motorist was arrested for drunken driving following a twocar accident last week that injured no one. Juan A. Villa, 19, of 2101 Starr School Road, was arrested after the 1:30 a.m. accident July 4 on Michigan Avenue south of State Street. Hastings Police said Villa was driving north on Michigan Avenue when he attempted to make a left turn onto Slate Street and was struck by a southbound car on Michigan Avenue, driven by Darwin J. McIntyre, 18, of 822 W. Green St Police said Villa had a olood-alcohol level of 0.11 percent after the accident and was lodged in the Barry County Jail. Villa also was cited for failing to yield the right of way. Antique lawn mower taken from garage JOHNSTOWN TWP. - An antique lawn mower and other items were reported stolen Monday from a garage. The 30-year-old red mower was taken from the garage in the 1000 block of Hobbs Road sometime in the previous two weeks, according to Michigan Slate Police. Also stolen was a new aluminum storm door, a chain saw and boxes of dishes and china. The items together were valued at $1,000. Burglar steals fan from house HASTINGS - A burglar broke into a home Saturday night and stole a fan from the building. Nothing else was reported missing from the house in the 500 block of South Jefferson Street. Hastings Police said a burglar ripped open a locked metal screen door and broke a win­ dow in the main door to reacr. inside and unlock the door. The 24-inch by 24-inch free-standing floor fan was valued at $15. you to assist in your weekly ad message. Advertise your families GARAGE SALE in The BANNER Reach that important WEEKEND BUYERS MARKET! DON'T LET YOUR ASTHMA MANAGE YOU: when yon can manage your asthma. For help, call your local American Lung Association. AMERICAN ± LUNG ASSOCIATION* I H. C**><*«>*'Vi.. • NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 11, 1991 PENGUIN'S PUZZLE^ LE-DO By BETTY DEBNAM train Tha Mini P»g« by S«n> IM1 To Be a Honeybee There are about 30,000 kinds of bees. Not all of them make honey. Honeybees are a very useful insect. They pollinate plants. For thousands of years, they have been making honey. Early settlers brought bees to this country from England. lb find out more about bees, let's pretend that you are one. If you were a honeybee, you would live in a colony of up to 50,000 other bees. ^Rookie Cookie's Recipe You might be a... worker The big bee In the middle is the queen bee. The smaller bees are the workers, if you were a queen bee, you would not rule by power or force. You would control your workers by secreting, or giving off, a special substance that workers pick up as they groom your body. As workers feed each other mouth to mouth to mouth, they spread the substance throughout the colony. or queen drone If you were a queen bee, you would... • depend on workers for all your food and care. • come from the same egg as a worker bee, but you would be fed a special food. • probably lay your weight in eggs (as many as 1,800) in a day. • live through the winter with worker bees clustered around you. • maybe live as long as three years. • use your stinger only to kill rival queens. Bee sting first aid If the person who has been stung • is showing no signs of dizziness • has no trouble breathing • and has been stung only once, then here are some first aid tips. 1. Remove the stinger with a scraping sideways movement of a fingernail or knife. This will prevent more of the venom (poison) from being pumped into the person’s system. Do not use tweezers or squeeze the sting. 2. If possible, within five minutes apply a paste of baking soda or cold cream or wet salt. 3 Apply an icepack to relieve the pain and calamine lotion to relieve the itching. 4. Watch for any unusual reaction such as dizziness, trouble breathing and red blotches. If this happens, GO FOR MEDICAL HELP RIGHT AWAY. Ittl UMVMlhM . Mini Spy . . Mini Spy and her friends are working on a honey farm. Words about bees are hidden in the block below. See if you can find: BEE. BUZZ. HONEYCOMB. HIVE. QUEEN. INSECT POLLEN. WINGS. SWARM. COLONY. FAMILY. SUPER. DRONE. WORKER. STING. NECTAR. BLOSSOM. WAX EGGS. HONEY. QAWHSNUCSWARMHH UBAOUC I NSECTCOV EEXNPDPWBUZZONP EEMEEDRONEQBLEO N I RYRNECTARSOYL WORKERJ EGGSTNCL KCWI NGSSXFJ H I YOE I VEBLOSSOMNLMN MTFAMILYYDGGIBL If you were a drone bee, you would... • be a male whose only function would be to mate with the queen. A queen has to mate with several drones only once to produce eggs for the rest of her life. • be far outnumbered by the worker bees. • not have a stinger. • depend on the worker bees for your food. • probably live about four weeks in the summer. In the fall, worker bees would stop feeding you and you would be forced out of the hive. Nutty Honey Sandwich Honey Butter You’ll need: 2 tablespoons peanut butter 1 teaspoon honey • 2 slices bread wr You’ll need: ^00* • 'h cup butter or margarine, softened • Vi cup honey Ste What to do: 1. Combine peanut butter and honey in a small bowl. Mix well. 2. Spread the mixture on one slice of bread. Tbp with the other slice. 3. You can also add sliced bananas, apples or raisins. What to do: 1. Combine butter or margarine and honey in a medium bowl. Beat with an egg beater until light and flufly. 2. Spread on pancakes, waffles or toast. The Presidents of the United States Poster Including President George Bush, this is an attractive, educational reference for home and classroom use. This 22W by 2BH* poster is illustrated with reproductions of engraved portraits of each of the 41 presidents 1 The presidents are shown in chronological order, along with the dates they held office. Mail order to; The Mini Page Presidentt Poster PO Bom 419150 Kansas City. Mo. 44141 ~ • . Please send. ---------- copies of The Presidents of the United States Foster at $3 00 plus 50 cents each postage and handling (Make check or money order payable to Andrews and McMeei.) Total amount enclosed______ If you were a beekeeper, you would need: If you were a worker bee.. Your many jobs If you were a worker bee, what would life be like? You would switch jobs as you went through certain stages of your short life. For example: _J&> At 1 to 3 days old, you would clean the cells. At 3 to 10 days old, you would feed and nurse the wormlike larvae. At 14 days old, you would start ™ taking short trips to learn how to Early life ® You would start as a tiny egg laid by the queen at the bottom of a cell. You would be fed a special substance called royal jelly. @In about three days, you would hatch into a wormlike larva. You would be fed a mixture of honey and pollen called beebread. (Din about nine days, worker bees would seal off your cell and you would begin to turn into a pupa. At this stage, you would hardly move at all. Your body would go through many changes. in about 21 days, you would turn into an adult bee and be ready to chew your way out of your cell. Now’ you would be ready to go to work. (A queen takes only 16 days to develop. A drone takes 24.) (Bulk discount Information will be provided upon '*quest) locate your hive. At 12 to 21 days old, you would begin to make beeswax and help build the : combs. Your body would make wax inside IP your abdomen. It would seep through your pores in the form of tiny white flakes. You would scrape the flakes off with your legs and put it in your mouth and chew it At lb to 21 days old, you would begin to ™ serve as a guard bee and protect the entrance to your hive. -Ifia At 21 days old, you would begin to collect ™ pollen and nectar. Flowers make dustlike pollen that bees need to eat. You would use your legs to scrape pollen onto special parts of your hind legs called “pollen baskets.” A * You would use your A long tongue vo collect V \\ nectar from flowers. Nectar is used to make honey to jmLwk store for food. You would carry nectar in your stomach. When you got to the hive, you would bring it up through your mouth and put it into an empty comb or pass it to another bee. _jg^ At 6 weeks old, you would probably die in the fields. If you were to die in the hive, your body would be carried out and dropped on the ground. A veil to protect your face and neck from stings. A smoker: Smoke calms beesand enables keepers to work in the hives. Hive tools for scraping, cleaning and prying. Bees build their six-sided honeycombs on special movable frames that fit Inside special boxes called supers. Hive Parts (T) Outer cover ® Inner cover (D A box (called a super) where bees store honey. ® Queen excluder, or frame allowing smaller workers to pass through to the honey storage area. The larger queen . .xcluded, or kept out. (S> Brood chamber, or box where baby bees are raised. @ Entrance ® Stand and landing board If you were a beekeeper, you might get honey by: The Mini Page (hanks these sources: The USDA Bee Research Laboratory; Dadant & Sons Inc.; A.I. Root and Co.; and Dr Dewey M.Caron. University of Delaware. 1. Using an airblower that blows a strong stream of air and forces the bees out of the supers where the honey Is. 2. Using a heated knife to cut the caps off the honeycombs. 3. Putting the frames with honeycombs into a machine that spins and flings out the honey. 4. Collecting the honey into a bucket and later putting it into jars. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-07-18.pdf 1539e4a517b6e685450f03911f54d7a3 PDF Text Text Some of the winners at the County Fair . See Photos, Page 3 Cage tourney goes Hollywood . Sights and Sounds of the 199' Fair See Photos, Page 13 See Column, Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 — h,.-Banner News Briefs Cable wars officially underway Miniature golf to help youth The Hastings chapter of the Jaycees will have a miniature golf tournament this Saturday. July 20, to raise funds tn help a 4-year-oH Nashville boy. Proceeds from the tourney, set for 7 to 9 p.m. at Captain Lucky’s, 1907 S. Bed­ ford Road, in Hastings, will go to help­ ing buy a “touch talker" for Jacob West, who has a mre birth delect that prevents him from talking. Entry fee is $3 for adults and 32.50 for children under 16 years old. To register, call Captain Lucky's at 945-4997 or come the day of the tourna­ ment to receive a tee time. County Fair going strong . i ! Events are continuing today, Thursday and Saturday at the 1991 Barry County Fair. Besides the usual carnival fun on the midway, the food, the booths and 4-H exhibits, there are still some entertain­ ment acts to comne at the grandstand.. Steppenwolf, the band from the late 1960s, will perform at 7 and 9 p.m. tonight. The group was famous for “Born to Be Wild,” “Magic Carper Ride’’and "The Pusher . ” Country music star T.G. Sheppard will appear from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. He first made it big on the charts in 1974 with* )evil in the Bottle” and since has I had 11 No. 1 hit singles. On Saturday, at 6 and 9 p.m., will be “30 Years of Rock ’n Roll,” featuring such starts from the past as former Monkee Mickey Dolenz; Tiny Tim of “Tiptoe Through the Tulips” fame; The Tokens and “The Lions Sleeps Tonight;" and Bobby “Boris” Pickett, who in 1962 recorded one of the most popular novelty songs of all time, "The Monster Mash.” Other fair activities will include dairy judging, harness racing, the Livestock SkiUaton, and a hot air balloon race to­ day; the livestock fashion show, horse games and contests, and the annual Livestock Sale Friday; and the Show of Champions, the safety tractor contest, adult beef showmanship judging. Classic Car Show and fireworks display Satur­ day. Fireworks will follow the second set of "30 Years of Rock ’n Roll.” ‘Youth Jubilee’ series to resume i ! The summer "Youthful Jubilee" series, featuring talented youngsters from this area, will resume Friday at 7 p.m. at Fish Hatchery Park. Two other jubilees are planned for Ju­ ly 26 and Aug. 2. Featured in this Friday night’s show | Methodist set ice cream social \ The First United Methodist Church of Hastings will have an ice cream social from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday. The social is another in a series of events this year commemorating the church’s sesquiccntennial. The First United Methodist Church was formed in >841 and its congregations have been meeting in its present building at the cor­ ner of Green and Church streets. Activities planned for the social in­ clude a fish pond, a ring toss, face pain­ ting, a cake walk and ice cream cones and sundaes. More Bricft on Page 2 by David T. Young Editor "Cable Wars" officially have started in Hastings. Americable International, the city's second cable televisioil franchise, began to hook up customers late last week. Americable has reported it has finished work on establishing its system and some people already have service. The hookups began Friday and are continu­ ing. said Charles Hermanowski Jr., corporate marketing director for Americable. "We wrote 225 orders in the last week," Hermanowski said Tuesday. We’ve been get­ ting calls from all over the city." But the new cable firm cannot service as many customers as it would like so soon. "We’re going heme by home, block by block (with sales representatives) to explain our channel lineup and monthly billing system," he said. For many years, Hastings had one cable television franchise, Triad CATV. The City Council in 1989 reluctantly renewed Triad’s 15-ycar franchise request after a stormy public hearing. Later that year the city was approached by Hermanowski to allow his firm to come in and compete for business. Americable first made its proposal to the council in September of 1989. Later that fall, it also was granted a franchise. Triad then sued and the matter wound up in U.S. District Court in Grand Rapids, where Judge Benjamin Gibson ruled in favor of Americable and the city. Triad appealed, and about a year later a Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati upheld Gibson’s decision. Meanwhile, Americable had won fran­ chises to do business in three other cities that were being serviced by Triad, Albion, Mar­ shall and Charlotte. All three now have the two competing cable companies serving customers. Amcricable’s service in Hastings was delayed by the legal issues. When Americable first approached the city, it offered a “basic package” of TV channels for SI2.95 per month. However, as it began to hook up customers last week, the price for the same service had risen to $17.95. Hermanowski explained that the reasons for the increase were rising costs from the firm’s suppliers and a greater number of channels that will be offered. Americable promised up to 35 channels in September 1989, but now is offering a max­ imum of 47. Customeis will pay $16.95 for only the local NBC, CBS, ABC, independent and PBS channels and "superstations’’ such as Chan­ nel 9 in Chicago and Channel 17 in Atlanta. For $17.95 per month, customers can receive the basic package and satellite chan­ nels. including Nickelodeon, MTV, USA, See CABLE, Page 2 will be a puppet show of "The Three Billy Goats Gruff’ with Becky and Jerad Crump and Joe and Derek Strickland. and 12-year-old singer Sarah Mepham, who played the title role in the Hastings High School production of "Annie" last winter. Others scheduled to perform are sax­ ophonist Angie Frowein, violinist Margaret Schirmer, clarintest Erin Parker, narrator Jenny Parker, flutist Heidi Schroeder and violinist Karen Schroeder. । PRICE SS’ THURSDAY. JULY IS. 1981 VOLUME 137. NO. 22 J Barry County Fair continues The 1991 version of the Barry County Fair has been attracting good crowds with good weather all week. The fair continues today, Friday and Saturday, with the usual exhibits, booths, midway, rides and demonstrations and the grandstand entertainment programs are planned for each of the three remaining evenings. Rutland residents will decide library support issue Aug. 6 by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer When they go to the polls for a special election Aug. 6, Rutland Charter Township voters will decide whether or not to approve the Hastings Public Library Board's request for three-tenths of a mill support, plus penal fines. Increasing operating costs and demand for library services, prompted members of the Library Board to make an appeal to Hastings and Rutland townships for additional financial help. Both townships had been paying $1,000 per year, plus penal fines. The board decided to make the appeal when a study revealed sizeable difference between per capita support provided in the city of Hastings and that provided by the townships. The city had provided $45,000 in appropriated tax income for the library, $9,160 in penal fines and $19,937 from other sources during the 1989-90 fiscal year, which equals about $8.44 in per capita support. In the same fiscal year, Rutland and Hastings townships each paid the library an annual flat fee of S 1,000, plus penal fines. Hastings Township contributed $3,765 in penal fines, totaling $1.81 per capita of support for library services, while Rutland provided $2,379 in penal fines, equaling $2.03 per capita of support for 1989-90. The Hastings Township Board denied the library's request for three-tenths of a mill WMU grad named new Prairieville treasurer J-Ad Graphics News Service Mike Jager, 23, a recent graduate of Western Michigan University, will fill the post of Prairieville Township Treasurer Darlene Vickery when she steps down July 27. The appointment of Jager was approved by the Township Board during last week's meeting. To be eligible for the $ll,500-a-year position. Jager must establish residency by living in the township for 30 days. A Kaamazoo native, Jager has taken up residence on Crooked Lake and will have met the requirement when he takes office July 28. Jager received his bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University in January 1990 with a major in accounting and a minor in finance. "I look forward to the challenge of working of working with the people of the township and look forward to running for re-election in ’92," said Jager who is assuming public office for the first time. Jager’s previous professional experience has been working in customer service at Fidelity Savings Bank in Kalamazoo. Mike Jager support, or $7,856 plus penal fines. The Township Board then made a counter offer to increase support to $1,250 per year plus penal fines. The Library Board rejected the counter offer and decided not renew its contract with the township, which had entitled township residents to free library services. Since then the township has signed a contract with the Freeport Library. Rutland Township officials increased support to $5,000 plus penal fines for 1991. However, board members said they wanted the people of the township to determine the final outcome of the library's request for additional funds. Three-tenths of the State Equalized Value (SEV) of a $90,000 home would equal about $13.50. ’’It's not quite the price of a dinner for two, and it's very reasonable to keep that type of (library) service available to Barry County residents," said Rutland Township Supervisor Bob Edwards. Library Board President Linda Lincolnhol said that a 9.2 percent decrease in state aid, plus the loss of fees and penal fines from Hastings Township, has put additional pressure on the library to solicit funds from other sources. "State aid cuts obviously make a difference because it leaves the remaining sources of funding to pick up the difference," she said. If Rutland voters pass the library’s millage request, services will continue as they have in the past. However, if the millage fails, cuts may have to be made, said Lincolnhol. "If it (the millage request) doesn’t pass, we may have to make adjustments and cuts, but we don't have any idea what they would be," she said. Lincolnhol said she appreciates Rutland officials putting the issue before its voters. "Rutland has been extremely cooperative and we appreciate their support of the library," she said. The polls will be open from 7 a.m until 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, at Rutland Township Hall, located at 2561 Heath Road in Hastings. To vote in favor of increased support for Hastings Public Library voters should mark the box next to the "yes” on the ballot. To vote against it they should vote "no." Hastings Sanitary Service to clean up contamination by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A tentative meeting has been &et for 7 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Algonquin Lake Association building to discuss plans for groundwater cleanup of organic chemical contamination in a small area of the Hastings Sanitary Service landfill. , Michigan Department of Natural Resources officials, representatives from Hastings Sanitary Service and others are invited to attend the session, which was requested by local citizens. Officials will answer questions and hope to alleviate any worries of Algonquin Lake and Rutland Township residents about a proposal to treat the groundwater and discharge it into wetlands adjacent to a tributary to Carter Lake. Algonquin Lake is connected to Carter Lake. Hastings Sanitary Service has requested a permit from the Michigan Water Resources Commission to discharge 576,000 gallons per day of treated, cleaned groundwater into the wetlands area. After treating the contaminated water, the discharge is not expected to contain detectable levels of pollutants, said Michael L. Bitondo of the DNR’s Surface Water Quality Division. The detection limit is set at one part per billion for discharge. Steve Essling, environmental coordinator for Hastings Sanitary Service, described the contamination as "minimal." "It's a very low level," he said. After the groundwater is treated, it will be a higher quality water than what the tributary currently receives from Leach and Middle lakes, Essling said. Meanwhile, the discharge permit request is an agenda item at today's meeting of the Water Resources Commission, Bitondo said. However, he said, because of controversy developing over the discharge proposal, the item might be pulled from this week's agenda. Area residents and interested persons have until July 29 to make comments or objections to the draft permit for the discharge. Since the WRC only meets once a month, the item had been placed on this week's agenda for preliminary approval, pending comments and objections through July 29, Bitondo said. As of Tuesday, he said, he had received one letter and half a dozen phone calls from local citizens concerned about the discharge proposal. Hastings Sanitary Service has been ordered by the state to clean up contaminated groundwater at a site at the landfill where solvents have leaked, Bitondo said. The site is a "small, localized area" in an older part of the landfill, used in the 1950s and '60s, that doesn't have a liner, Essling See CLEANUP, Page 2 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 18. 1991 One killed, two hurt in separate accidents Three area teens were injured, one seriously, when their car crashed into an embankment at the intersection of Solomon and Parmalee Roads in Irving Township Tuesday. Jason Lee Rein, the driver, is listed in fair to good condition at Pennock Hospital, while passenger Chadwik Phillips was treated and released. A third passenger, Gregory G. Phillips is in serious condition at Butterworth Hospital. (Banner photo by Jean Galluo) J-Ad Graphics iJews Service One motorist died and four more were in­ jured in two separate accidents this week on Barry County Roads. None of the five wore safety belts, accord­ ing to Michigan State Police. But a sixth motorist who wore a restraint walked away from one of the accidents with minor in­ juries. Driver Ivars Bergs, 39, of Howara City died Monday night in a two-car accident at the intersection of M-66 and M-43 in Wood­ land Township. His passenger, Joseph R. Fodor, 30, of Cutlerville, was hospitalized at Pennock Hospital after the 11:40 p.m. acci­ dent Fodor was transferred by helicopter to But­ terworth Hospital in Grand Rapids where he was listed in critical condition Wednesday. On Tuesday, three teens were injured when their car crashed into an embankment on Parmalee Road at Soloman Road in Irving Township. Rear-seat passenger Gregory G. Phillips, 18, of 5395 Woodschool Road, was airlifted to Butterworth after the 1:50 p.m. accident. Phillips was reported in serious condition ' .unesday at Butlerworth. DriverJason L. Rein, 19, of 4223 Cedar Creek Road, and passenger Chadwik S. Phillips, were taken to Pennock Hospital. Rein was in fair-to-good condition Wednes­ day. Chadwik S. Phillips, also of 5395 Woodschool Road, was treated and released Tuesday from Pennock. In Monday’s accident, Bergs was driving east on M-43 and failed to stop for the stop sign at M-66. Michigan State Police said a southbound car on M-66 driven by Robert A. Wood Jr., 20, crashed into the side of Bergs' 1980 Saab. The impact forced Bergs' car to roll over on the east side of the road. Rescue workers from the Lake Odessa Fire Department and Woodland Fire Department were called to free Bergs from the wreckage of his vehicle. Troopers said Wood, of 818 N. Main St, Nashville, suffered only minor injuries in the two-car accident In Tuesday's accident, Rein was driving east on Parmalee Road when he lost control of his car and crashed into an embankment near Soloman Road. Troopers said Rein ap­ peared to be driving at a high rate of speed. Both accidents remain under investigation. CLEANUP continued from page 1 said. There are "clean monitoring wells around the area" of contamination. "People shouldn't think there was unscrupulous disposing in the '50s and '60s," Essling said. The contaminates came from "your home and my home and everybody else's." Twenty percent of hazardous waste comes from products used in the home, he said. The pollutants found are chemicals associated with petroleum and oil-related compounds, he said. The leakage was discovered several years ago through what he called "diligent" monitoring, with more monitoring wells than required, and Hastings Sanitary Service and the DNR have been working together on the potential problem since then. The duration of the clean-up process is pure speculation at this point, Bitondo said. Remediation of the groundwater may take five to 10 years, based on most past experiences. There are hundreds of contaminated groundwater sites, caused primarily from gasoline, around the state, he said. One such site is in downtown Hastings. Amoco Oil Co. is seeking a discharge permit to clean up gasoline contaminated groundwater at its former facility at the corner of Broadway and State streets. As part of the cleanup process, Amoco proposes to discharge 21,600 gallons per day of treated groundwater to the Thomapple River via storm sewers. State law prevents Amoco from selling the property until the contamination has been removed, the Banner reported last January. During a 72-hour pump test at the Hastings Sanitary Service site, three chemicals were found in the groundwater 7.3 parts per billion of vinyl chloride, used to make plastic; 8.4 parts per billion of trichlorofluororetfrane, the gas left inside aerosol cans; and 3 parts per billion trans 1,2 dichloroethene. "These are very low concentrations," Essling said. and associated with petroleum and oilrelated compounds." The proposed cleanup involves pitting in three wells, pumping up the contaminated water and then treating it by an air stripping method to remove the pollutants before discharging the treated water into the wetlands area. Air stripping is a process that causes the chemicals to evaporate and it works well with the chemicals to be treated at the Hastings Sanitary Service, Essling said. Vinyl chloride is the hardest one to remove, so efforts will be concentrated on that chemical and as a result, the cleaning process will take care of all the chemical contamination, he said. Other chemicals - methylene chloride, benzene, chloroethane; 1, dye chloroethane previously had been detected in the groundwater at the site, according to Bitondo, but were not detectable in the 72-hour pump test. An air stripping treatment system is considered the "best available treatment" for remediations involving gasoline and related petroleum products, according to the commission. "The average removal efficiency of pollutants of concern from a properly designed, operated and maintained air stripping treatment system is below normal levels of analytical detection," the commission said. "The amount of material to be vaporized (in the air stripping process) is so small, .we did not need an air permit," Essling said. "Talking parts per billion is a small number. A tail pipe on a car or a five gallon can of gasoline sitting in the hot sun would emit more chemicals and pollution than the air stripping, he said. "When you understand the process, it’s not quite so scary." The cost of cleanup at Hastings Sanitary Service will be about a quarter-million dollars, which the company will have to assume. "We could have done it differently and cheaper," Essling said of the cleanup process, but he said the company's intent is to put its "best foot forward and do it right" In authorizing discharge, the commission specifies that the receiving stream should not have unnatural idity, color, oil film, floating solids, s, settleable solids or deposits as a result of the discharge. The 39-year-old driver of this car died late Monday after police say he apparently ran a stop sign at the M-43/M-66 intersection in Woodland Township.(Banner photo) CABLE...continued from page 1 ESPN, CNN, C-Span (the U.S. House of Representatives), The Discovery Channel, Arts and Entertainment and TNT, 43 in all. Showtime, PASS, Disney and HBO will cost extra, but the company is offering Showtime at a reduced rate, an additional $7 per month rather than more than $10. Cb News Briefs Alumni Board meets July 21 The Hastings High School Alumni Board will meet Sunday, July 21, at 3 p.m., in the pavilion at Fish Hatchery Park, Hastings, for re-organization and election of officers. Potluck refreshments will be served afterward. Anyone interested in atten­ ding is invited. Woodland awaits word on grant The Woodland Village Ccuncil ex­ pects to learn sometime in early September about the progress of its re­ quest for a grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Village President Lester Forman said representatives from the DNR late in June inspected 19 projects planned for the Herald E. Classic Memorial Park. Woodland earlier this year submitted its application after more tlian a year of preparation and paper work. The grant, if approved would help update and renovate the park. Forman said the DNR will let the village know sometime in September whether it is still in the running for fun­ ding or if it has been eliminated from consideration. The council also is awaiting word from the state about its effort to establish non-partisan elections for village offices. Maple Valley may add post The Maple Valley Board of Education is considering hiring an additional elementary principal. Nancy Potter now serves as principal at both Fuller Street and Kellogg schools, and the board's Long-range Planning Committee is recommending a principal for each school. School officials say the responsibilities of the dual principal’s position have doubled over the last several years. Board President Harold Stewart estimates that the additional cost to the school district would be between $38,000 and S40.000 in salary and benefits. Volunteers sought at Charlton Park Summer training programs for volunteers at Charlton Park will begin Monday, July 29, and continue through Aug. 17. No experience is necessary to become a Charlton Park volunteer. Seeveral different training sessions are planned to allow prospective volunteers to learn more about thbe hbistoric park. Sessions will be offeredn weekday mor­ nings, afternoons and evenings and on Saturdays. For more information, call 945-3775. Bowens Mills plans ‘revolution’ Historic Bowens Mills this weekend will welcome re-enactments of the Revolutionary War Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Siunday from noon to 4 p.m. The re-enactors, troops from the Nor­ thwest Territory Alliance, will perform in battels at 2 p.m. both days. Other events will include volley fire competi­ tions, lawn bowling, tomahawk throw­ ing, bayonette drills, 18th century cook­ ing, historic uniforms and ladies’ fashion shows. Bowens Mills also will have demonstrations, tours, food, ox cart rides and hay rides. Admission is $2 for adults and S1 for students. The money will he used for the upkeep of the mill for future generations. Gravel mining group is formed Yankee Springs area residents have formed a special group to gather infor­ mation to encourage the Planning Com­ mission to consider effects of a proposed mining operation The Thompsca McCully Company of Belleville has applied to the commission to take gravel from a 55-acre site at Bowens Mills and Payne Lake roads over uiree years. A decision on the issue may be reach­ ed at tonight’s meeting at the Yankee Springs Township. The special group, the Yankee Springs Awareness Committee, has expressed concerns about the impact of gravel min­ ing so near historic Bowens Mills. The group already has met twice and it has sent out informational flyers on the issue. OH MY COSH You’re 40! am, and I’m proud Thinking of you during these trying times. THE LUNCH BUNCH ...and your Loving Family Your Friend Fred, Bear. ].]. and Bud Watch for the SPECIAL PHOTO COVERAGE of the Barry County Fair 4-H Winners Americable, in a letter to the City Council dated June 21, charged that Triad is offering "extras," such as the Disney Channel and the Movie Channel, in its basic package without reporting it to its movie suppliers. Hermanowski said cable firms must pay such sup­ pliers so much per household serviced. Repeated efforts to contact Triad for com­ ment on the charges were unsuccessful. However, Triad officials last week asked the Banner for information on the content of Americable’s letter to the council. Triad now charges $10.50 for its basic package and $14.95 for the combination of basic and “Star-Pak” coverage, which in­ cludes many of the satellite channels. One customer said he gets a total of 22 channels. Triad also has talked about installing a fiber optics system that eventually would get as many as 100 channels, but its claims have been disputed. Hermanowski said Americable has built a system that will hold a maximum of 64 chan­ nels, 47 of which now will be available. "As more channels become available, we can add them on,” Hermanowski said. Some of the newest additions to the satellite offerings are the Comedy Channel, Video Hits 1 (for adults). Country Music Television, C-Span II (the U.S. Senate), the Financial News Network, the Black Entertainment Net­ work, WKBD (Channel 50 in Detroit), WLLA Channel 64, the Travel Channel and Christian broadcasting stations such the Eter­ nal World Television Network and ACTS. “We've tried to give our customers a good variety of programming." Hermanowski said. One of the local customers already hooked up is Butch Carr, who works at the city’s wastewater treatment plant. "The reception is very good and the clarity and color is much better,” Carr said. He is paying $28.95 per month for the basic package. Showtime and PASS. Carr was hooked up Monday and he said he plans to notify Triad he is terminating service from that firm. Hermanowski said the $17.95 cost is not out of line when compared to other services na­ tionwide. He said that according to the Kagan Report, the national average is $17.95 for 36 channels. He said, “We feel that we are providing our customers with a better deal than the average." IN THE NEXT EDITION OF THE HASTINGS BANNER DON’T LET YOUR ASTHMA MANAGE YOU: when you can manage your asthma. For help, call your local American Lung Association. AMERICAN ± LUNG ASSOCIATION * �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 18, 1991 — Page 3 > Some 4-H winners at the fair Goat showmanship: Kara Endsley, senior showman; Michelle Lancaster, intermediate showman; Aleisha Miller, junior showman and Nicole Haskin, novice showman. Rabbit, non-livestock awards: (front row, from left) Sarah Bridges, Gwen Jeurink, Amber Tobias, Amanda Jones, Debbie Padelt, J'Amy Cross, (second row) Nicole Haskins, Kart Norton, Erin Haase, Carl Fedewa, (third row) Jason Haskins, Eugene Miller and Christy VanOoy. Club herd: First place (on left) Karl Norton, Jessica Midkiff, David Tobias and Ben Tobias; second place (on right) Erin Haase, Keri Jeurink, Gwen Jeurink ans Betsy Steensma. Mike Hannon, turkey breed best of show reserve champion and meat pen fryer reserve champion and Joshua VanDyke, turkey breed best of show and meat pen fryer grand champion Reserve champions of breed - rabbits: (front row, from left) Myra Fedewa, Gwen Jeurink, Brian Hannan, Matt Midkiff, Debbie Padelt, J'Amy Cross, (back row) Kenn Cross, Christy VanOoy, Aleisha Miller, Eric Wieringa, Jessica Midkiff and Elena Mellen. Turkey showmanship: Mike Hannon, grand champion and Andy Tobias, reserve champion. Cavys: Kenn Cross, best of show and best short-hair cavy and J'Amy Cross, reserve best of show. Rabbit meat pens; Jennifer Wieringa, grand champion and Ryan Bridges, reserve champion. 4-H Rabbit Showmanship winners are: (front row, from left) Betsy Steensma, reserve junior ; Gwen Jeurink, overall junior ; Sarah Bridges, junior showman; (second row) Kenn Cross, reserve overall senior; Christy VanOoy, senior showman; Keri Jeurink, intermediate showman. Barrel decorating award-club barrel: (first row, from left) Paul VanOoy, Steve VanOoy, J'Amy Cross, (second row) KenN Cross, Christy VanOoy. Joshua VanDyke, turkey roaster grand champion. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 18. 1991 Primary question attracts poltroons To The Editor: Clearly, there is room for argument over how we should go about the process of selec­ ting nominees for President of the United States. Well-meaning folk, as well as poltroons, have wrestled with this dilemma over the years and the 5.0 •same have unique plans to reflect the will of the people in this matter. In 1984 and 1988, the Democrats in Michigan conducted open caucuses in each of Michigan’s 83 counties. In Barry County, the Democrats grew from a single caucus site to five in 1988, with nearly 1,000 citizens participating. But the goobledygook of the Barry County Board of Commissioners in their rejection of the presidential primary election without a viable alternative defies description. For example, the resolution reads, “proceeding with the presidential primary would be costly to the people <?f the State of Michigan, which does not reflect the needs of Michigan’s citizens, especially during austere budget years.” Having declared that elections should only be held during the years with budget surplus, the commission continues on, saying that the money saved by skipping elec­ tions could be used to plug budget shortfalls. There arc many good arguments for replac­ ing a presidential primary with some other system that sends delegates to a national political convention, who will faithfully represent the preferences of the will of the people. The matter deserves informed debate. Commissioner Orvin Moore adopted the role of poltroon while declaring that voter tur­ nout is low because voters are penalized by having to vote by party preference rather than for individuals. To what then would Commissioner Moore ascribe voter turnout of 10 to 15 percent in scnooi. village and city elections, where no such partisan restrictions exist? What Commissioner Moore did not tell us was that his party is determined to shut rank and file Republicans out of the process by allowing a handful of party faithful, elected as precinct delegates in 1990, to make the deci­ sion in 1992. Commissioner Moore seems to be trading in "Right Think” more and more of late. Consider, if you will, his current “lauding” of the President's decision to postpone the White House Conference on Aging until 1993 (sec this week’s Reminder) safely after seniors will have cast their voles in 1992. The Presi­ dent is mandated by the Older Americans Act to call the conference in 1991, after every 10 years, as has been done for the past 40 years. Commissioner Moore says, “Let us hope that the 1993 conference does not turn into some kind of political fiasco.” If the commission were sincere about sav­ ing the $25,000 that having a primary might cost, they could easily eliminate local partisan pork chops like the Register of Deeds and have an election, and be $100,000 ahead. Sincerely, Robert E. Dwyer Nashville Charlton Park’s claim questioned To The Editor: I would like to comment on the recent Civil War event held at Charlton Park and covered by your publications. I was glad to see that Charlton Park decided to hold this event on a larger scale, instead of the usual smaller one they have had for several years on the 4th of July. It was great to bring my family, and have my children learn something about the Civil War, and have fun at the same time. The re-enactment did an outstanding job portraying soldiers, families and people dur­ ing the War Between the States. They re­ created an exact, detailed account with their re-enactment of the 1863 battle of the Siege of Vicksburg. My complaint, however, is about the way Charlton Park advertised this event, before it was held. Charlton Park claimed its Civil War event was the largest to be held in Michigan, bigger than the Jackson County Park’s Civil War Show, which is held each year in August at the Jackson (Mich.) Cascades Fall Park. I talked with several re-enactors before Charlton Park held its show, and I asked them if what Charlton Park was claiming was true. They told me "No!" All of the people who were to appear in the Civil War show at Charlton Park were only a small number from the larger groups that ap- pear at Jackson. Not all of the regulars from Jackson's Civil War Show would be at Charlton Park. Another re-enactor told me that Charlton Park wouldn’t be able to hold the large number of re-enactors from Jackson and still be able to have the public come in on the grounds, because Charlton Park is smaller. This is true. I have attended the Jackson (Mich.) Civil War Show, and Charlton Park wouldn’t be able to hold the large number of re-enactors, ?nd the audience. So, how can Charlton Park lay claim to this title? After it was held, no mention was made in the Reminder or the Hastings Banner by Charlton Park about the number of re­ enactors who participated in their Civil War weekend, and if the park, ahd actually claim­ ed the title of holding the largest Civil War Show in Michigan. Another question I have is, why does Charlton Park charge admission to their Civil War Show, and the Jackson County Park Civil War Show does not? Charlton Park is a county park, so why can’t they be like the Jackson County Park and its Civil War Show, which is advertised as “The midwest’s largest Civil War Muster?” Clifford Owen Nashville Keep the presidential primary To The Editor: Keep the presidential primary election: the cost of the voting could be reduced by voting by mail, absentee ballots only. Or the voting could be conducted by each party with absentee ballots required, as in a regular election. Very strange the Barry County Board of Commissioners have never noticed the repeated school millage elections. Why not have the Lakewood building bond vote with the annual June election instead of a March 1992 special election? One school millage election with the annual June election should do it nicely. School elections cost taxpayers money, too. Let the people have a direct vote on can­ didates for the County Road Commission. Let the candidates’ views be known to John Q. Public on snow plowing and roadside (drift anywhere) spraying policies. Andrew K. Watson Freeport Advertise Garage Sales in the Banner! icings Banner! Charges against Assyria officials unclear To The Editor: A few of my fellow citizens in Assyria Township have expressed dissatisfaction with some administrative actions taken by our Township Board. They have initiated recall petitions as a means of obtaining satisfaction. The recall privilege is contained in our statutes and I would defend its use by any citizen when the basis for the action is sup­ ported by documented facts that clearly outline the reasons for the recall. Such clarity is necessary for voters as they make their decisions in the voting booth. I have examined the allegations in an effort to check their compatibility with what has ac­ tually happened. Without exception, I found them to be nebulous, unclear and without full factual basis. A recall action is a most serious charge in that it usually carries with it implied allega­ tions of malfeasance in carrying out the responsibilities of the office under scrutiny. Such allegations also lead one to question the incumbents’ honesty and integrity. We elect fellow citizens as our representatives to establish public policy and to administer the complex ftmetions of government. Their deci­ sions and resulting actions are, for the most part, guided by laws and regulations. True, the promoters of the recall have voic­ ed opinions which differ with decisions made by our Township ’Board. This is their right. Here again, it must ,be remembered that the board is required to ftinction within the boun­ daries of applicable guidelines and to serve the needs, as far as possible, of the majority of our citizens. I would ask the authors of the recall action to give specific examples of any violations of laws or regulations on the part of our township officials. Citizens who are asked to sign a recall petition might also ask for specific examples of any such violations. Certainly, there will be differences of opi­ nions in the conduct of public business whenever several hundred citizens are involv­ ed. But unless our officials have failed to observe established guidelines, is it right that some $3,000 of township funds be used in a recall effort, which is based only on dif­ ferences of opinions? Our next general election will take place in the fall of 1992. At that time, we as citizens can again determine who will serve on our Township Board. If the recall is successful, it will be several months before a new Township Board is ap­ pointed. Should this happen, we as Assyria Township citizens will not have a voice as to who is appointed to our township offices. County officials will appoint three members and these three will seiect the remaining two members. We have a well qualified Township Board, I would ask those expressing dissatisfaction to offer their services as committee members. They might also wish to become candidates for office in the next general election. Emmet E. Herrington Bellevue Band cannot sacrifice quality to march To The Editor: We, the drum majors of the Hastings High School marching band, feel responsible to ex­ press our feelings on the "Viewpoint" that appeared in the July 4 edition of the Hastings Banner. We would have liked to have been able to provide live music for die July 4 parade. It would have been impossible, however, to give the people a performance with the high quality expected of the Hastings High School mar­ ching band. It is true that we do march in the Sum­ merfest Parade, which is while we are out of school, but that is only possible because of the extra work we do at band camp to learn and memorize the music. With Summerfest in August and school en­ ding in June, July is one of the few times for some families to get away for a summer vaca­ tion. With so many students gone and without needed rehearsals, the band would be substandard. We are very proud of oui band, but we want the community to know that we are also very' proud of our county. Our absence in the July 4 parade in no way reflects i our lack of patriotism. We would like to see all of the negative energy that went into the last “Viewpoint" change to poisitive energy for the band members and the band organization. We look forward to seeing you all at the Summerfest Parade! H.H.S. Marching Band Drum Majors Jenny Bender David Andrus Why not create an all-county band? To The Editor: I am writing to express my concern about the condemnation of the Hastings High School band. I have been a band member for seven years now and I am entering my eighth year in the program. The people of the community of Hastings, unless they have spent a year with us, do not understand the extensive work we band students put into a performance and they do not have the right to condemn our program. In order for us to produce a decent parade performance, we would have to memorize the music or a flag routine months in advance. Most students don’t have the discipline to do this on their own without daily instruction, especially when we’re supposed to be on sum­ mer vacation. Band students start getting ready for fall Ju­ ly 16 and we end our year June 7, so we students have a little over a month off. My personal suggestion to the Chamber of Commerce would be to establish an All-Star County Band. There are all-star athletic teams, so why couldn’t there be an all-star marching bard? Then you would solve your problem and bring the whole county together for the celebration. Sincerely Chris Solmes Hastings High senior What do you like best about the County Fair? 04756774 Devoted to the Interests of Berry County since 1856 The Barry County Fair has started its second year at its new and more spacious location on M-37, between Middleville and Hastings. Wlu! is it that you like best about die 1991 edition of the fair? published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President Stephen Jacobs Treasurer which has accepted the responsibilities of their offices. They are in the process of effec­ ting longterm planning programs rather than crisis type of management. Several citizen committees have been established to provide grass-roots advisory in­ put into this process. John Jacobs Vice President Frederic Jacobs Secretary Newsroom David T. 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Box B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) ‘‘The demolition derby.” “I like all the exhibits, and the kids have a ball on the rides.” “The rides and all the boys.” “I show a steer, and I get money for it.” “I like the girls.” "The FFA and 4-H ex­ hibits, and the rides help.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, -uiy 18, 1991 — Page 5 Fiberfest may leave for different reasons To The Editor: Recently there has been considerable discussion and rumor concerning the Expo Center and Fiberfesi. Hopefully, this letter will resolve some of the discussion and rumor and focus the debate on a different, more im­ portant issue. Fiberfest may leave the Expo Center in 1992 because the festival and the forum leading up to the festival have outgrown the resources available in Barry County to sup­ port them. The forum is large enough to re­ quire that classes and demonstrations be held at two locations in three different settings. Anticipated future growth requires that larger facilities at one location be considered. The festival has grown to a point that larger tents must be rented to house the animals. With nearly a month to go before Fiberfest, all the sales booth locations have been book­ ed. Sales booths of the quality and complexity of those at Fiberfest cannot be housed in tents. Additional bam and display space is needed if Fiberfest is to achieve its full potential. it is anticipated that participants in the forum and the festival will come from more than 35 states and foreign countries. All of these folks will require lodging. Most of the motels are located on 28th Street in Grand Rapids. Fiberfest is a one and one half day event and lodging location was never a critical consideration. With the addition of the forum, however, travel time from a motel and bet­ ween classes becomes a factor. Shuttle buses have been discussed, but their practicality is questionable when one considers the distance, coupled with the need to move people on a continuous basis. These factors, not strained relations bet­ ween the Fair Board and Fiberfest officials, are the reasons Fiberfest is considering a move. It is not an easy decison because Fiberfest was conceived with Barry County in mind. The Agricultural Society has done a tremendous job of relocating and expanding the fairgrounds. They have taken a lot of flack, much of which is not deserved if one considers their position. First, the board is made up of volunteers, which, indicates the degree of dedication these folks have. A project the size and scope of the new Expo Center must have taken a tremen­ dous amount of time. Second, members of the board, just like any members of any board, have specific reasons for volunteering their services. In many cases board members have donated time and materials to build or have built some of the enhancements to the fairgrounds. They are reluctant to let others use "their” things. This "ownership of parts" has never before been an issue because the old fairgrounds didn’t get used as exhibition center. The Agricultural Society Board needs to resolve this ownership problem to resolve some of the possible informal, after the fact, friction. Those who complain about the administra­ tion of the Expo Center need to stand up and be counted. The Expo Center is a major resource to the county, and as such, it deserves the support of a cross section of county and community citizens and resources. Saranac couple’s work appreciated To The Editor: On June 29, the fifth alumni banquet was held at Lake Odessa High School. Two names were not mentioned in the original Banner writeup. Tom and Jackie Gilliland of Saranac have been in charge of getting names and addresses together and getting mailings out to the graduates. Their hard work and time is greatly appreciated by all. They both have been very active members on the Alumni Committee. We hope they stay with us many more years. Richard Winkler Woodland C«//...948-8051 for Banner Classifieds Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner wel­ comes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of express­ ing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general inter­ est The following guidelines have been established to help you: •Make your letter brier and io the point. •Letters should be written In good taste. •Letters that are libs.’ous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must include their sig­ nature, address and phone num­ ber. The writer’s name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Letters to tne toner Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 45058 Letters If more buildings are needed, what can we as citizens and leaders do to help? Many believe, rightly or wrongly, that the facility is not being administered to the benefit of the county. Those who would change the . administrative procedures should join the Agricultural Society and run for a position on the board. Administration policy and pro­ cedures will eventually mirror the mind set of the board. If you want to change things — get involved now. Sincerely. Don Drummond Co-chairperson Fiberfest Freeport Woodland News by Catherine Lucas Riding ‘The Octopus’ "The Octopus” has been one of the most popular rides for young and old alike at the Barry County Fair, which continues today, Friday and Saturday. Legal Notice Zion Lutheran Church held a ham dinner for the public Saturday evening. This event was to benefit the church’s needed new fur­ nace fund. Because this church always has been well known for having marvelous cooks and pie makers, they served over 340 people. The church brotherhood had agreed to match funds raised by the dinner; so it is certain the church will be heated next winter. The dinner co-chair people were Harold Stanndard and Margaret Brodbeck. Everyone in the church had solo tickets for several weeks. Almost all the church ladies baked fruit pies for the dinner. Cashiers and ticket takers al the church door were Marjorie Vroman, Sara Evert and Connie Green. Bill Brodbeck handed out plates the entire two hours the dinner was served. Servers were Mercedeth McMillen, Barry McDiarmid, Esther McDiarmid, the Rev. Alan Sellman, Joan Sellman and Nell Stan­ nard from 5 to 6 p.m. and Doris Niethamer. Jerry Southgate. Diane Southgate. Paul Meade, Kim Meade and Dean Griffin from 5 to 7 p.m. Some others helped from time to time. Joe Vroman Jr. handled take out dinners from the kitchen the entire time with some help. Dining room clean-up was handled by Lor­ raine Freedlund. Doug Raffler, Alice Mar­ row, Phil Everett, Eston Everett, Nicole Presnell. Stella Engle. Mary Smith. Tom Possehn, Julie Possehn, Vicky Niethamer. Sarah Niethamer, Nathan Freelund, Darlene Niethamer and Richard Brodbeck, and others who were unscheduled helped as they were needed. • Kitchen crew and dish washers were Frances Reuther, Pauline Vroman, Ron Smith, Norma Smith, Pat Vroman, Judy Fisher. Larry Raffler, Bill Meyer, Chris Farlee, Penny Dahms, Corie Farlee and Charity Farlee and others who filled in. Beverage preparers and servers were Ken and Mary Makley. and Doug and Judy MacKenzie. Pies were cut and served by Curley and Gayno Westbrook, Mike and Brenda Larabell and Frances Reuther, as well as some others who helped during peak periods. Host and hostesses were Eugene Reuther, Vernon and Phyllis Baitinger and Charles and Joyce Heise, though all church members were as gracious as always about greeting guests. Claude Smith, Phil Vroman. Tom and Dave Niethamer cut and served watermelon. Margaret Brodbeck said that without the help of everyone, the event could not have been such a big success, and she is sure some people worked who were not on the schedule and did not get mentioned, but their work was as important and as appreciated as those who were listed. She also, on behalf of the entire church con­ gregation and family, expressed appreciation to the extended community who bought tickets and came to enjoy the meal and fellowship. Sunday afternoon a memorial service was held at Zion Lutheran Church for Gary Roberts, son of Roy and Virginia Roberts, who died in Texas recently. Gary left a wife and stepson in that state, and he was buried there. It is believed that more than 150 people attended the local memorial service at his home church. Carolyn Brecheiscn sang "The Old Rugged Cross" and "How Great Thou Art." The Rev. Alan Sellman led the service. Kilpatrick United Brethren Church Mis­ sionary Society held its July Missionary Dinn*r last Wednesday. Hosteses were Lillian Vandecaii and Barbara Dalton. They served sausage links, potato and apple/nut salads with many other dishes to the 26 guests. This meal is served at noon the second Wednesday of every month and the public is welcome. Returning from Hastings last week. Betty Smith and Grace Gilson stopped on Ursbome P ?ad to watch 14 vultures gathered in a field Sinttii .-Miki wncn one look off, ii tuni a wing span of more than three feel. They found the large birds very interesting. This week. Jean Mulliken will have hip surgery in Lakeland. Fla., where she and Church are now living year-around. Last Tuesday morning, the long-delayed job of cleaning and refurbishing the Woodland Township Library was started when Earl Engle brought his grandson. Brian Engle, and a friend, Rob Dillen, and Harold Stannard, Bob Crockford, Edna Wise and Cathy Lucas all came. A pick-up load of duplicate and outdated books were taken to the Lions Den. where they, with many others still to be moved, will be for sale over the Labor Day weekend. Those that do not sell during that time will be donated to a prison or hospital or some other such place where they can be enjoyed. A pick-up load of junk, in­ cluding two old furnaces, was hauled to the dump. This was only the very first step in this huge job the Township Board and library people in­ tend to have completed this summer. The books all will be moved and inventoried and the catalog checked, the shelves and walls in the front two rooms will painted, the rain gutters damaged by a failing tree replaced, the basement drainage problem corrected, and some other work will be done by volunteers. So if you are interested in the Woodland Township Library being renovated and can help almost any time, please let Cathy Lucas, Edna Wise, Doug MacKenzie or Harold Stan­ nard know. Brandon Hostetler, the 18-year-old grand­ son of James and Jerilee Hostetler of Woodland, was killed in a motorcycle-car ac­ cident near Granger, Ind., Saturday night. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hostetler of Edwardsburg. Brandon is also survived by two brothers, Brian, 21 and Brock, 13. He had graduated from Edwardsburg High School in June. Two people in the automobile also were killed in the accident, which occured when a driver turned in front of Hostetler ’s motorcy­ cle as he pulled away from a stop sign. Tony and Rachelle Makley have a new baby girl. Shealea Makley was born at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids July 4. Her proud grandparents arc Mr. and Mrs. David Makley and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Erb. Frank Steinhaus visited the Woodland Townehouse and the Woodland Post Office recently. He is recovering from a stroke a a convelescent home in Ionia. Maxine Anderson, (Mrs. Bcb Anderson) is home recouperating from surgery she had at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids recently. Woodland Post Master Isla DeVries reports that many of the 30 recipients of the 1991 Olympic Pen Pal kits handed out to members of the area Ben Franklin Clubs have received letters from their pen pals in Australia, Engliand and Mexico. [hiring the sudden storm that took out power in a wide area of southwest Michigan Sunday evening, July 7, a large maple tree blew down in the yard of Ken Heise, and an unknown motorist ran into a ditch avoiding the tree. Heise pulled the car out with his trac­ tor. No one \Vas hurt in the incident. Jim and Doug Wickham and Joe Altoft helped out the tree and remove it from the road. John. Wickham, some of Jim Wickham. Woodland Fire Chief and rural mail carrier, left the Grand Rapids airport a few hours before that storm. He was going to San Diego, where he will be stationed on the U.S.S. Ranger. The ship will be in port until June 1992, when Wickham will be a second tour of duty at sea. Barbara Potter of Ann Arbor, daughter of Jack Potter and Inez Jordan Potter, spent the weekend with her grandmother. Lucy Jordan. On Saturday, Mr. and Mrs. Gary McCall of Caledonia and Mr. and Mrs. Ken Meringa and Kendra Sue of Grand Rapids came to the Ionian farm near Woodland and attended the Zion Lutheran ham dinner with Barbara and Lucy. On Sunday. Barbara’s parents. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Potter of Muskegon, came to Woodland and attended Zion Lutheran Church’s morning service with Lucy and Barbara. Lucy s»ys they plan a bigger reunion with the rest of the family next weekend. Lucy Jordan served as Woodland T- ..nship Treasurer for many years before retiring a few years ago. COMMON COUNCIL June 24, 1991 Common Council mat in Regular Session in the City Hall. Council Chambers. Hastings. Michigan on Monday. June 24. 199). Mayor Gray presiding. 1. Present at roll coll wore: Watson. White, Brower. Jasperse. Spencer. Walton. 2. Moved by Brower, supported by White that the excuse of Councilman Cusack be approved. Yeos: All. Absent: Two. Carried. 2a. Moved by Walton, supported by White that the excuse of Councilman Campbell be approved. Yeas: All. Absent: Two. Carried. 3. Moved by Watson, supported by Brower that the minutes of the June 10. meeting be approved as read and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeas: All. Absent: Two. Carried. 4. Invoices read: Hastings Area Schools................................ $1.640.93 Lansing Mercy Ambulance...........................5.724.50 R. Vanderland 4 Son.................................... 13.608.00 ($6,426 plus $7,182) Britten Concrete............................................9.636.81 Jones & Henry........................... 1.281.77 Marblehead Lime Co......................................1.546.16 WW Eng. & Science........................................ 2,114.25 ($1,106.28 plus $1,005.97) Moved by Brower, supported by Walton that the above invoices be approved as read. Yeos: Walton. Spencer. Jasperse. Brower. White. Wat­ son. Absent: Campbell. Cusack. Carried. 5. Moved by Walton, supported by Jasperse that the letter of 6/19/91 from Cooperative Extension Service requesting use of Fish Hatchery Park lor a Little Peoples Program for 4-8 year olds on Wednesdays July 11. and 25th be approved under the direction of the Director of Public Services. Yeas: All. Absent: Two. Carried. 6. Moved by Walton, supported by Spencer that the letter of May 28. from Rita and Marlin Walters be referred to the Property Committee. Yeas: All. Absent: Two. Carried. 7. Moved by White, supported by Spencer that the annual report of 9/30/90 from the Michigan Employees Retirement System be received and placed on file. Yeas; All. Absent: Two. Carried. 8. Councilperson Walton set a Property Commit­ tee meeting for July 8. at 7:00 p.m. 9. Moved by Jasperse. supported by White that the recommendation of the Finance Committee be approved to authorize the City Clerk to proceed with an upgrade of a new 200 mg disk to the System 36. for $2,275 from Interlogic Trace Texcom Group and expenditure to come from Designated Software fl01-000-390.08. with necessary budget adjustments to t10'-958-977. (Disk cost $1.750 plus $525 installation & freight). Yeas: Watson. White. Brower, Jasperse. Spencer, Walton. Absent: Two. Carried. 10. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Spencer that $27,825 be transferred from Water Receiving Fund to the General Fund for 1/2 of the Director of Public Services woges as budgeted. (DPS budget) Yeas: Walton. Spencer. Jasperse. Brower. White. Watson. Absent: Cusack. Campbell. Carried. 11. Moved by Jasperse, supported by White that $35,500 be transferred from the General Fund to the Water Receiving Fund for Fire Hydrant Rental as budgeted. Yeas: Watson. White Brower, Spencer, Walton. Absent: Cusack, Campbell. Car­ ried. Nay: Jasperse. 12. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Walton that the resolution authorizing the collection of one-half of the 1991 Hastings Area School property tax be adopted. Yeas: Walton, Spencer. Jasperse. Brower. White. Watson. Absent: Cdsack, Camp­ bell. Carried. 13. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Walton, that the resolution authorizing the collection of one-half of the 1991 Barry In.ermediate School District property tax be adopted. Yeas: Watson. White. Brower, Jasperse. Spencer, Walton. Ab­ sent: Cusack, Campbeli. Carried. 14. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Walton that budget adjustment totaling $57,808.43 be ap­ proved from the Contingency Fund for year end adjustments. Major St. 4101-958-965.20 $21,214.54 (see breakdown below) Local St. f101 -958-965.30 29.593.89 (see breakdown below) 4101-301-702 7.000.00 Police Dept. f101-000-390 $58,808.43 Contingency Fund Major St 4202-451-714 4202-451-775 f2O2-451-818.2) 4202-451-818.19 $1,330.00 10.788.00 7.502.94 1.592.61 $21,214.54 Fringes Supplies Cont. Serv. Cont. Serv. 4203-451-702.09 4203-451-714 4203-451-740.09 4203-451.943.09 4203-451-956 4203-451-819.09 4203-451-818 Local St $6,069.78 2.427.91 3,520.03 6.576.26 9.60 813.00 10.177.31 $29,593.89 Woges Fringes Supplies Eq. Rental Misc. Cant. Serv. Cant. Serv. Yeos: Walton. Jasperse. Brower, White. Watson. 15. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Brower that $19,400 be transferred from the Building In­ spectors Budget 4101-809-702 to the following budgets for year end adjustments between deportments. Assessor woges $3,000 4101-209-702 Assessor con5,000 4101-209-818 4101-247-702 400 4101-301-702 11,000 Bd of Review woges "olice Dept, wages $19,400 Yeas: Watson. White. Brower, Jasperse. Walton. Nays: Spencer. Absent: Cusack. Campbell. Carried. 16. Public Hearing bald on Marshall St. Water and Sewer Assessment. (Market to Young St.) Merrill Kercher was present and owns two lots and was not for or against just hod some questions concerning how long he hod to pay for them and how it would affect selling of the lots. He also gave council a letter from Roberta Wallace dated 6/22/91 of 920 S. Market St. who was against her assessment of 16.5 feet, as she receives no benefit from it as she faces Market St. ond can not build on her lot on Marshall. A letter was also received at the meeting of 6/10 from Gerald and Joyce Skedgell who were also opposed to it. Carl Schoesel from the Hostings Area Schools was present and the petitioner for the Improvements. Moved by Jasperse, supported by White that the Assessment Roll tor Water Main totaling $5,121.60 and Sanitary Sewer totaling $7,040.20 on Marshall St. from Market to Young be confirmed and odded to the roll. Yeos. Walton. Spencer, Jasperse. Brower. White. Watson. Absent: Cusack. Camp­ bell. Carried. 17. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the letter of 6/22 from Roberta Wallace of 920 S. Market St. be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: Two. Carried. 18 Public Hearing on 91/92 Budget Held. No comments from the public. Moved by White, sup­ ported by Jasperse that the resolution adopting the 1991/92 budget for $2,439,654 be approved. Yeas: Watson. White. Brower. Jasperse. Spencer, Walton. Absent: Cutack. Campbell. Carried. 19. Moved by Whits , supported Walton that the resolution be adopted to approve the execution of the grant amendment by the City of Hastings. Michigan, and the United States of America, Federal Avoilation Administration for the purpose of obtaining Federal Aid for the Development of the Hastings Airport, under project 43-26-0043-0390. Yeas: Walton. Spencer. Jasperse. Brower. White. Watson. Absent: Cusack, Camp­ bell. Carried. 20. Councilperson Spencer asked if the Parks Committee had done anything on putting phones in the parks, ond Councilperson White stated that a meeting was set to talk to Michigan Bell. 21. Moved by Brower, supported by White that the grant application for a RIBC grant for curbside recycling through Jone Norton be referred to the Ordinance Committee to work out the details and application with Jane. Yeas: All. Absent: Two. Carried. 22. Moved by Watson, supported by Walton that the Police Report for Moy 91 be received ond plac­ ed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: Two. Carried. 23. City Attorney Fisher stated that the matter referred to him at the last meeting concerning the reassessment contract and whether the City could get out of it if they decided ot to finish the reap­ praisal due to the State freeze, had been checked out ond the City does have a 90 day notification but contract covers both reappraisal and assessment. 24. Moved by Jasperse. supported by White that the Assessor and Judy Myers attend the next coun­ cil meeting on July 8. to discuss what they know about the reappraisal with the state. Yeas: All. Absent: Two. Carried. 25. Moved by Jasperse. supported by White that the Moy Revenue and Budget Status report* ond Trial Balances be received and placed on file for 5/31/91. Yeas: All. Absent: Two. Carried. 26. Moved by Spencer, supported by White to adjourn at 8 30 p.m. Read ond approved; Mary Lou Gray, Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (7 18) NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read weekly in The Hastings BANNER. Call 948-8051 �Housing starts in Hastings Work has begun just off North Street In Hastings on a subdivision that will house lots for 22 single-family homes. Todd Ponsteln, developer for Georgetown Construction of Jenison, said the lots will be sold individually to builders. Most of the homes should range between $80,000 and $100,000, he said. The work is part of the first phase of the project in that area. Apple Street extension, continues Work is continuing this summer on the extension of Apple Street west to Industrial Park Drive. The project is being paid for by tax increment finaclng through the Downtown Development Authority. -ATM) - - - - - - - SERVICES --------- ~ Hastings Area ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferson. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH Part of the Anglican Father Leon Pohl, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confes­ sions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. Catholic Church of the Diocese of the midwest. 2415 McCann Rd., Ir­ ving, Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sunday I0:0Q a.m. Holy Commu­ nion; 5 p.m. Evening Prayer. 1928 Book of Common prayer used at all services. CHURCH OF HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church Streets, Philip L. Brown. Pastor Church phone 616/945-9574. Summer Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. (nursery atten­ dant). Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship service over WBCH AMFM at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Nar­ cotics Anonymous 12:00 noon. Wednesday Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursdays Bazaar Workshop Cay Perry I'omc 9:00 a.m. Saturday Co­ Dependents Anonyjnous 9 a.m. Fri­ day. July 19 - Sesquicentenial Ice Cream Social 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. with lots of family fun activities — public invited. Sunday, July 21 Guest speaker, Ethel Stears, Chaplain of MJ. Clark Memorial Horne in Grand Rapids. Wednes­ day, July 24 - Serendipity Bible Study, 9:00 a.m. UMW Ruth Circle potluck — carpool from church at 11:00 a..-. July 25-26 - Barry County Habitat for Humanity Yard Sale, 124 Manor Drive, Middleville - all donations welcome. July 29 thru Aug. 1 - Vacation Bible School 6: 00 to 8:00 p.m. THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. James Leitzman Pastor. Sun­ day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults, Teens and Children. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79 Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Cotant, choir director. Sunday morning 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.. Morning Worship; 4:45 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. July 21 - 8:00 Holy Communion; 9: 15 Church School (all ages); 10:30 Holy Communion. Thurs­ day. July 18 - 6:30 Softball; 8:00 AA. Friday. July 19 - 5:30 Wedd. Reh. Saturday. July 20 - 9:00 Organ Lesson; 4:30 Wedding; 8:00 NA. Monday, July 22 - 6:00 Pos. Par.; 7:00 Bazaar Workbec. HAST INGS GRACE BRETHREN, (The Bible Church) Bring Your Bible. 600 Powell Road, 1 mile East of Hastings. Our Motto: '•The Bible, the whole Bi­ ble. and nothing but the Bible". Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m. Thursday 7:30 prayer meeting and softball for the youth. Pastor Emeritus, Rus Sarver. Phone 945-9224. Every Sunday is Friend­ ship Day. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Road. Hastings, Michigan, James A. Campbell, Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 904 Terry Lane (at Starr School Road). Philip R. Colburn, Pastor. Church phone number is 945-2170, if no answer, call 9-15-3355. Saturday services are: Sabbath School at 9.20 a.m. (for all ages), and Worship Service at 11:00 a.m. This week has been our Vacation Bible Schoo) activities, and the community is in­ vited to the Closing Progrum tomorrow night. 7:00 o'clock, at the church. A special Ordination Service for four local deacons will take place during this Saturday's 11:00 a.m. worship service. The monthly all-church luncheon will be this Sabbath also. Prayer Meeting Tuesday. July 23, will be under the direction of retired minister, Elder Clark Willison, 7:00-8:00 p.m. The community is invited. Our Com­ munity Service Center, 502 E. Green Street, is open to the public un Monday and Wednesday. 9-12 noon. To make sure your needs are met, call 945-2361 for an appoint­ ment for clothing. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings, Michigan. G. Kent Keller, Pastor. Eileen Higbee, Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday ; 9:30 Morn­ ing Worship Service. Nursery pro­ vided. Broadcast of this service over WBCH-AM and FM. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. MI 49058. Pastor Robert Kersten. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard, 945-5974. Worship Services — Sunday, 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. 4-H meets Mondays, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesdays, 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers, 801 Barber Rd., Hastings. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 OF GOD, 502 E. Bond. Hastings. E. Woodlawn, Hastings, Michigan Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. 948-80(M. James R. Barren, Asst. 948-2529. Sunday School 10:00 Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday a.m.; Worship 11:00a.m.; Evening School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser­ ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship vice — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped Service. Jr. Church up to 4th for the handicapped. Grade- 6:00, Evening Service. Wcd:iesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7: 00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman MOST HOLY ROSARY Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Pryer CHURCH, 314 E. Main St.. Mid­ meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir dleville. MI. Phone 765-3073. pracice. Traditional Latin Mass 4:30 p.m. every Sunday. Confession and Rosarj 4:15 p.m. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Ccxnplala Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS I LOAN ASSOCIATION Hastings and Lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Middleville Area Delton Area OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK CATHOLIC CHURCH. 6547 Lacey Rd.. Lacey. Mass: Sunday 8: 30 a.m. ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC . CHURCH, 11252 Floria Rd.. Delton. Masses: Saturday, 5:00 p.m.; Sundr.y, 11 a.m. Hastings FLEXFABINCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.O.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Presetipt><j"i ’ • I IB S. Jefferson - •i*5 3429 CHURCH OF GOD, 7th DAY, Banfield, Michigan. Services 10 a.m. each Saturday. Call 671-4100, or Box 42. Bedford. Mich. 49020. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham rHooc 623-2235. Suaday School al 10:00 a.m . Worship 11:00 a.m.. Evening Service al 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Nashville Area Hastings. Michigan ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Satur­ day Mass 6:30 p.m Sunday Mass 9: 30 a.m. Rd - Hastings. M,chigan Q Brandon J. Hostetler EDWARDSBURG - Brandon J. Hostetler, 18 of 68053 Cherry Lane, Edwardsburg passed away Saturday, July 13,1991 at the scene of an accident in Granger, Indiana. Brandon was bom November 2, 1972 at Elkan, Indiana, the son of Roger and Kathy (Kohn) Hostetler. He was raised in Edwards­ burg and attended Edwardsburg schools graduating in 1991. He was employed at Georgia Bay Manufacluring, Edwardsburg. He was a member of State of Michigan Honor Choir for the past two years and the Niles Babe Ruth Baseball League. In high school he was a varsity player of football, base­ ball and basketball. Brandon is survived by his parents, Roger and Kathy Hostetler of Edwardsburg; two brothers, Brian and Brock both at home; grand­ parents, James and Jerilee Hostetler of Wood­ land and Gale and Yvonne Kohn of Standish; great-grandmother, Lillian Kohn of Standish. ’ Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 17 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, Edwardsburg. Burial was at Adamsville Cemetery, Edwardsburg. Arrangements were made by Mayhew Funeral Home, Edwardsburg. Q Ellen E. Hardart J NASHVILLE, - Ellen E. Hardart, 77, of 5171 Banyville Road, Nashville passed away Friday, July 12, 1991 at her residence. Mrs. Hardart was bom on February 1,1914 in Hastings, the daughter of Max and Mary (Sparks) Enk. She was raised and attended school in Hastings graduating from Normal College with a teaching certificate. She was married to Frank Hardart in Hust­ ings. She was a home maker who enjoyed sewing and knitting. She was a member of Nashville Church of Nazarene. Mrs. Hardart is survived by her son, Douglas Hardart and a daughter, Nelle Hardart both of Nashville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Hardart. Memorial services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday July 18 at The Maple Valley Chapel­ Gender Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hast­ ings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Masonic Home in Alma. Q Martha D. Whittum ) HASTINGS - Martha D. Whittum, 86, of 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings passed away Thursday, July 11, 1991 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Whittum was bom on March 4,1905 at Hastings, the daughter of Charles H. and Maude (Trego) Gardner. She was a life long resident of the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools. She was married to H.E. “Gus" Whittum in 1923. Mrs. Whittum was employed 43 years at Viking Corporation of Hastings. She retired in 1967. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and American Legion Auxiliary. Mrs. Whittum is survived by her sister, Jeanette Williams, Hastings; nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.. She waj. preceded in death ov ncr husbtutd, H.E. "Gus” Whittum in 1956, four brothers and four sisters. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 20 at Grace Lutheran Church with Paster Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial will be al Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Lutheran Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Harold Nelson Erb) BYRON CENTER - Harold Nelson Ert>, 89 of Bryon Center, formerly of Hastings passed away Saturday, July 13,1991 at his residence. Mr. Erb was born on January 11, 1902 in Baltimore Township, the son of Guy and Ruth (Hammond) Erb. He was raised in the Hastings area and graduated from Hastings High School in 1923. He was employed as a carpenter for many years, farmed on the family farm for many years, retiring in 1972. He was a Veteran of World War II. Moved to Byron Center in 1980. Mr. Erb is survived by cousins, Betty Friend of Cutlerville, Mrs. Loren Erb of Wyoming; sister-in-law, Arthur (Bea) Warner of Fort Meyers, Florida; special friends, John and Joan Domasik of Grand Rapids, Walt and Mary Carr of Grand Rapids. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 17 at Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings, with Reverend Thomas Fitzgerald officiating. Burial was in Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Michigan Veterans Association or American Cancer Society. ( Christine Bruinius J LAKE ODESSA - Christine Bruinius, 76, of 1044 McArthur Street, Lake Odessa passed away Friday, July 12, 1991 at her residence. Mrs. Bruinius was bom January 1, 1914 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Harry and Minnie (Ritsema) Torrenga. She attended schools in Chicago. She was married to Harry Bruinius April 18, 1935 in Chicago. She was a member of the Lake Odessa Christian Reformed Church. Mrs. Bruinius is survived by her husband, Harry; two sons, Harold Bruinius of Lansing, Illinois and Jake Bruinius of Alsip, Illinois; two daughters, Mrs. Rich (Joyce) Tuitman of Lake Odessa and Mrs. Wayne (Barbara) Boss of South Holland, Illinois; 16 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; one brother; Everett Torrenga of Chicago; two sisters Mae Haas and Alice Jabaay both of Chicago. She was proceeded in death by two sisters, Nel and Evelyn, one brother Harold. Funeral services were held Monday July 15, at the Lake Odessa Christian Reformed Church with Reverend Ben Ridder officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Odessa Christian Reformed Church, envelopes available at the funeral chapel. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Q Kevin William Clark j ANN ARBOR - Kevin William Clark, 33 of Ann Arbor passed away Wednesday, July 10, 1991 at University Hospital, Ann Arbor. Mr. Clark is the son of Paul and Irene Clark. He graduated Cum Laude from the University of Michigan, December of 1989 with dual Masters Degree in Dietetic and Health Educa­ tion. He also received an Eagle Scout Award. He was married to Jeanette R. Gotshall on June 1, 1991. He was a member of the Royal Order of the Moose Lodge #626 of Hastings. Mr. Gark is survived by his wife, Jeanette; his father and step mother, Paul and Irene Clark; one sister, Vicki (William) Brochure; on* brother Norman (Marie) Clark; one niece and three nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Ann Clark and one sister, Sandra Clark. Cremation has taken place. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leader Dogs for the Blind, 1039 South Roches­ ter Road, Rochester, Michigan. Arrangements were made by the Janowiski Funeral Home, Ypsilanti. Q Mabel P. Furlong) WOODLAND - Mabel P. Furlong, 83 of 1991 Clark Road, Woodland, passed away Monday, July 15,1991 at her residence after a long illness. Mrs. Furlong was born on April 4, 1908 in Sebewa Township, Ionia County, the daughter of Oscar and Bertha (Van Houten) Gray. She graduated from Woodland High School in 1925 as Valedectorian of her class. She also played basketball in high school. She was married to Walter Furlong on Janu­ ary 15, 1926. The couple recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Furlong was employed at Lake Odessa Canning Factory, farmed with her husband, and was a bookkeeper for the Nashville Iron and Metal and the Maple Valley Implement until her retirement in 1986. She enjoyed crocheting, craft working, and playing the piano. Mrs. Furlong is survived by her husband, Walter, sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Caroline Furlong of Woodland, Kenneth and Sandie Furlong of Vermontville, Russell and Irene Furlong of Nashville; daughter and son-in-law, Mabel and Neil Wilson of Lake Odessa; 23 grandchildren, 36 great­ grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren; brother, Cecil Gray of Lake Odessa. She was preceded in death by son, Danny Furlong in 1950. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 17 at Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville with Reverend Richard Cross officiating. Burial was in Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital Emergency Department. ( Merle C Kelley ) HASTINGS, Merle C. Kelley, 72, of 1021 South Hanover Street, Hastings passed away Friday, July 12, 1991 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Kelley was bom on October 6, 1918 at Hastings, the son of Eben and Iva (Hayes) Kelley. He was raised in Hastings and attended Hastings schools graduating in 1937 from Hastings High School. He lived most of his life in the Hastings area. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Navy from July 14, 1944 until November 23, 1945. He was married to B. Corinne Hime on May 17, 1952. He was employed at Clark Equipment Company in Battle Creek for 30 years, retiring in 1980. He was a member of Hastings V.F.W. and' American Legion Posts, Charter and life’ member of Hastings Elks Lodge #1965. Mr. Kelley is survived by his wife Corinne, four sons, Roger Kelley and David Kelley of Hastings, John Kelley of Adrian and Michael Kelley of Yorkville, New York; three daught­ ers, Patricia Kelley of Hastings, Kathy Piehl of Grayling and Pamela Real of Lansing; 17 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; ore brother and one sister. Full Military graveside services were held Wednesday July 17 at Hastings Township Cemetery with the Hastings V.F.W. and American Legion Posts officiating. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial contributions may oc made to Michigan Heart Association or American Cancer Society. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 18, 1991 — Page 7 Legal Notices FORECLOSURE NOTICE Stafford-Hubbell united in marriage on June 8 McCool-Olson united in marriage on June 1 Laura Anne McCool and Robert Charles Olson were married June 1 at the Leland United Methodist Church in Leland, Mich., with the Rev. Thomas Evans officiating. Patricia McCool attended her sister as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Kelly Ardem, Shylaja Gontina and and Kathleen Wennerstrum. Richard Olson, brother of the groom, was best man. Groomsmen were David McCool, Jeffrey Parker and Scott Wennerstrum. Brian Yergin served as an usher. A dinner dance reception was held at the Leland Lodge after the ceremony. The rehearsal dinner took place at Hattie’s Sut­ ton’s Bay. on Friday. May 31. Parents of the bride are Dr. and Mrs. William J. McCool of Traverse City. The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Olson of Hastings. The bride, a 1986 graduate of Traverse City High School, earned a bachelor of arts degree in business and communications at Hope Col­ lege in December 1989. She now is an assis­ tant manager at Old Kent Bank in Gramd Rapids. The groom, a 1985 graduate of Hastings High School, received his bachelor of arts degree in business administration from Hope College in 1989. He is a supervisor for United Parcel Service in Grand Rapids. The couple took a honeymoon trip to the Bahamas. The Olsons now live in Grand Rapids. Mix-Shea exchange wedding vows Sept. 14 Penny Jo Mix and Clement Paul Shea III will exchange wedding vows on Sept. 14, 1991. The bride-to-be, of Grand Rapids, is the daughter of Roger and JoAnne Mix of Hastings. She is a graduate of Hastings High School and Blodgett Memorial Medical Center School of Nursing. The future groom, of Aurora, Ill., is the son of Clement Shea Jr. of Grand Rapids and Shirley Swiger of Lowell. He is a graduate of East Kentwood High and Michigan State University. NOTICE OF ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION Collins-Mawer plan Oct. 26 wedding date Linda Kay Collins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milo Collins of Marshall, and Donald Craig Mawer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Mawer of Hastings, have announced their engagement. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Marshall High School and Wright Beauty Academy. She attended Kellogg Community College and Davenport College and received a finance certificate. She now works for the City of Marshall. The prospective bridegroom, also employed by the City of Marshall, is a graduate of the Kellogg Community College criminal justice program. An Oct. 26 wedding is planned at the First Baptist Church of Marshall. Lewis Johnson to mark his 80th birthday A party will honor Lewis Johnson’s 80th birthday July 21. Friends and relatives are invited by his family to honor him with a party at the Prairieville Township Hall, Sunday, from 2 to ,5 p.m. No gifts, please. Millers to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary An open house will honor Forest and Betty Miller in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary. Their children invite friends and relatives to come and reminisce together on Saturday, Ju­ ly 20, at the Hope Township Hall, 5463 Wall Lake Road, Hastings. No gifts, please. Stephanie Ann Stafford and Daniel James Hubbell exchange v'edding vows June 8 at Cedar Creek Bible Church in Delton. Dr. Brent Branham officiated the wedding. Nicole Otto, friend of the bride, served as maid of honor. The bridesmaid was Jody Staf­ ford, sister of the bride. The groom’s brother, Mark Hubbell, serv­ ed as best man and Jim Clouse, friend of the groom, was the groomsman. Friends of the couple, Nathan Winick and Joe Willson, serv­ ed as ushers. Parents of the bride and groom are Christopher and Emily Stafford and Kenith and Carolyn Hubbell. A beautiful reception was held at the Barry County Expo Center. Music was provided by Wally Barbee. After a honeymoon to northern Michigan, the happy couple is residing in Hastings. (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE — Deloult having been mode in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage mode by Charles R. Meier and Jacquiline I. Meier, husband and wife of Johnstown Township, Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagors, to Amerifirst Financial Corporation, a Michigan Corporation Mortgagee dated the 22nd day of July, A.D. 1988. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 26th day of July, A.D. 1988, in Liber 469 of Barry County Records, on page 694, which said mortgage was thereafter on, to-wit the 22nd day of July, A.D. 1988, assigned to Interfirst Federal Savings Bonk and recorded on July 26. 1988 In the office of Register of Deeds in Liber 469 for said County of Barry County Records, on page 700. which said Mortgage was thereafter on, to-wit the 23rd day of May. 1989, further assigned to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and recorded on June 16, 1989 in the office of Register of Deeds in Liber 483 for said County of Barry County Records, on page 799, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $50,999.10 plus late charges of $434.78 plus a negative escrow balance of $34.68. And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case mode and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that on the 1 st day of August, A.D. 1991, at 11:00 o'clock A.M. said mor­ tgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auc­ tion, to the highest bidder, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much therer? as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at nine and 1/8 percent (9.125%) per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses. Including the attorney fees allowed by low, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest In the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate In the Township of Johnstown. In the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows, to-wit: Lot 36 and the west 1/2 of Lot 35 of the Plat of Oak Grove No. 2, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded In Liber 3 of Plats on Page 56. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned In accordance with I948CL 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 6. 1991 Federal Home Loon Mortgage Corp. *c/o Franklin Savings Bank, FSB Assignee P.O. Box 5006 Southfield. Ml 48086 Michael I. Rich Attorney for Assignee P.O. Box 5006 Southfield.MI 48086 (7/18) Barry County Marriage Licenses Gerald Edward Dunn. Bellevue and Katie Eugenia Brooks, Bellevue. Lewis Richard Abbey, Nashville and Janine Kay VanSickle, Nashville. Gary Joseph Thomas. Middleville and Janet Lorraine Lloyd, Middleville. James Bruce Williams 0, Hastings and Debra June Hayes, Hastings. Walter Steven Storey Jr., Kentwood and Marcia Mae Gahan, Hastings. Scott Alan Lake, Hastings and Cindy Kaye Secord, Middleville. Thomas Ira Chadderdon, Delton and Jerri Manette Cassada, Delton. James F. Kirchen, Hastings and Melinda K. Snyder, Hasting*. Johnny Dean Richter, Middleville and Laurie Ann Janose, Middleville. Terry Deloyce Durst, Hastings and Jacklyn Gae Harrison, Hastings. NOTICE Of SPECIAL ELECTION RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Rice-O’Donnell to be married on August 31 Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Rice of Nashville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Nancy Rice, to Russell O’Donnell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael O’Donnell of Hastings. An Aug. 31 wedding is being planned. Neal-Kibbey announce their engagement William and JoAnn (Neal) Beachnau of Hastings are pleased to announce the engage­ ment of JoAnn’s daughter, Mary Ann Neal, to Richard Allen Kibbey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kibbey of Grand Rapids. Mary Ann is a 1982 graduate of Hastings and she now resides in Grand Rapids. A July 27 wedding is planned at St. Mary Magdalen, Grand Rapids. Barry Intermediate School District elects new officers Marcia Tiffany of Delton was renamed president of the Barry Intermediate School District Board of Education at its organiza­ tional meeting July 10. Al Jarvis of Hastings was named vice presi­ dent, John Johnston of Hastings was named secretary, and George Wibalda was renamed treasurer. Board meetings were set for the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the school district office, located at 535 W'est Woodlawn, Hastings. Hastings City Bank and the Michigan School District Liquid Asset Fund were ap­ proved as deposity for school district funds. Among its responsibilities, the Board of Education of the Barry Intermediate School District oversees the operation of numerous special education programs, serving students of the Hastings and Delton Kellogg schools. The intermediate school system provides media materials and services for more than 5,000 students in the Hastings and Delton Kellogg schools, and provides services to the non-public schools upon request. The ISD also serves as a link between the State Department of Education and the local K-12 districts. Pursuant to the provisions of Public Act 183 of 1943, os amended, notice is hereby given that the Barry County Board of Commissioners have adopted the following Ordinance which amends the Barry County Zoning Ordinance In the follow­ ing manner: The Zoning District Map has been amended as follows: Map Change - A-4-91 Beginning at the East 1/4 post of Sec. 1, T4N, R7W, Woodland Township. Barry County, Michigan; thence N. 02Deg. 30’45" E. along the East line of said Section, 570.00 ft.; thence N 87Deg. 00-28" W. 175.00 ft.; thence S 02Deg. 30'45" W, 570.00 ft. to the East ond West 1/4 line of said Section; thence S 87Deg.00*?8" E along said 1/4 line. 175.00 ft. to the place of beginning. PP# 08 15 001 200 03. From C-2 to 1-1. Woodland Twp. The above named ordinance became effective July 11. 1991, following the approval by the Michigan Department of Commerce. Copies of this ordinance is available for purchase or inspection In the Barry County Planning Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings. Michigan between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.. Monday thru Friday. Please call 948-4830 for further information. Date: July 11. 1991 THEODORE MCKELVEY. Chairman Barry County Board of Commissioners NANCY L. BOERSMA. Clerk BarryCounty (7/18) State of Mk-'^an In the Clrc> . Court for the Cc' • of Barry ORDEF. .v ANSWER File No. 91-180-DO KELLY LYNN STARK. Plaintiff DENNIS WAYNE STARK. DEFENDANT Bruce W. Gee (P23696) Attorney for Plaintiff 607 N. Broadwo', Hostings, Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 At a session of said Court, held in the District Courtroom in the City of Hostings. Barry County, Michigan, this 21st day of June, 1991. PRESENT: Honorable Richard M. Shuster This matter having come before the Court pur­ suant to the Motion of Plaintiff, and the Court be­ ing otherwise duly informed in the premises, now. therefore. IT IS ORDERED that Dennis Wayne Stark. Defen­ dant in the above entitled cause, in which Plaintiff seeks a Judgment of Divorce from the bonds of matrimony, shall file an Answer or take other ac­ tion permitted by law or Court Rule on or before the 30th day of July, 1991. by filing on answer or other appropriate pleadings with the 5th Circuit Court. 220 W. Court Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058. and that should Defendant fail to take such action, a Default Judgment will be rntered against her for the relief demanded M th* Complaint filed in this case. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that a copy of this Order shall be published once each week in the Hastings Banner for three consecutive weeks ond a proof of publication shall be filed in this Court. Richard M. Shuster. District Judge Drafted by: Bruce W. Gee SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE & FISHER 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (7/18) NOTICE NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given the Barry County Plann­ ing Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following Special Use Permits: The TABLED cases below will be picked up from the table: TABLED - Case No. Sp. 9-91 - William T. Copperauld. TABLED • Case No. Sp. 10-91 • Michael J. Dooley. Case No. Sp. 16-91 • Michael T. Hawthorne (applicant). Location: At 3663 Bridgepark Rd. along the N. side of Thornapple River in Supervisor's Plat of Bridge Park in Sec. 26. Hastings Twp. Purpose: Requsting a special use permit to launch canoes into the Thornapple River. Case No. Sp. 17-91 - Lakeside Baptist Church (ap­ plicant). Lowell Thomas (property owner). Location: On the SE corner of Uldriks ond Ferris Rds. in Sec. 32, Johnstown Twp. Purpose: Asking for a Special Use permit to erect a church building on five (plus) acre parcel within seven (7) years (by 1998). Meeting Date: July 29. 1991 Time: 7:30 p.m. Place: Annex Conference Room in the County Annex Building at 117 South Broadway, Hastings. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Site inspections of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Planning Commision members the day of the hearing. Persons in­ terested in accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office. The special use applications ore available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Of­ fice. 220 W. State St.. Hastings, Michigan during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday. Please coll the Planning Office at 948-4830 for further Information. Nancy L. Boersma. Barry County Clerk (7/18) HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting July 8. 1991 - 7:00 p.m. Six board members present, one absent. Mike Smith, county commissioner, deputy clerk. Jock Walker, CPA. two citizens. Received 1991 audit report from Jack Walker. Granted permission to allow property on S. Broadway to hook up to city water. Amended paved rood repair list. Moved to purchase picture for township hall. Paid outstanding bills. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Juanita A. Slocum. Clerk Attested to by: Richard C. Thomas, Supervisor (7/18) Put a Strong Bank to Work for You! A Full Service, Hometown Bank. That’s Us! AUGUST 6, 1991 Shall RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, Barry County, Michigan be authorized to levy an increased ad valorem tax on real and tangible personal property in the amount of up to .3 mills (30c per $1,000 of state equalized valuation) each year for five (5) years, 1991 through 1995, inclusive, for LIBRARY SERVICES pursuant to Act 164 of 1877, and as an increase in the limitation on the rate of ad valorem taxes levied by the TOWNSHIP under the Michigan Constitu­ tion? YES NO SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Cali... BANNER 948-8051 Rational "^□SaNK of IMastings West State at / Gun Lake Office Broadway /12850 Chief Noonday Hastings, MI/ Road MEMBER FDIC �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 18, 1991 Legal Notices Synopsis RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Board Meeting kcr received was spent on “therapeutic” shopping sprees, lavish homes. Rolls Royces, an air-conditioned dog house and a lot of MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE July 3. 1991 7:15 Opened meeting for Truth and Taxation Hearing. Clerk explained Township Operating Millage would be set at .9743 ond 1.46145 Fire Millage, total to be approved at August Regular Board Meeting. Truth and Taxation, P.A. 188. of 2.43575 mills. Hearing adjourned. 7:30, Clerk Fuller opened regular meeting. Trustee Bradley elected Supervisor Pro-Tern in absence of Supervisor Edwards. 12 Residents pre­ sent, Commissioner Smith, and reporter from Hastings Banner. Received petition from residents on west side of Woodruff Rood requesting road be paved. Fuller to place petition on file and check with Road Commis­ sion re: costs. Report from Charlie Nystrom re: 911 in Barry County. Unanimously approved minutes of July 5th. meeting. Increased pay for cemetery sexton from $4,500 to $5,400 by unanimous roll call vote. Received and placed on file Treasurer and Zon­ ing Administrator reports. Big "Thank You" to Brand's Photographic Center for collage of pictures framed and placed in Court House. Unanimously approved Attorney Thomsen con­ tact City of Hastings for legal agreement allowing Township to hook up to sewer, also obtain rates. Approved payment of all General Fund. Fire Fund and Weed Fund vouchers by unanimous roll call vote. Respectfully submitted, Phyllis Fuller, Clerk Attested to by: Robert M. Edwards, Supervisor (7/18) MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ralph Owen Keeler Jr. and Priscilla C. Keelor. husband and wife to Birmingham Bancorp, a Michigan Corpora­ tion. Mortgagee, dated July 20. 1990 and recorded on July 26. 1990, in Liber 502, on page 947. Barry County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Mark Backonen by an assignment dated August 8. 1990, ond recorded on August 16. 1990, m Liber 503, on page 947, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTY ONE DOLLARS AND 67 CENTS ($15,581.67), including in­ terest at 18.000% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case made ond pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 11:00 a.m. o'clock, on August 15. 1991. Said premises are situatud in Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are describThe West 350 feet of the North 374 feet of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 12, Town 4 North, Range 8 West. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: July 4. 1991 Mark Backonen. Assignee of Mortgagee Trott ond Trott Attorneys for Assignee of the Mortgagee 31000 Telegraph Road, Suite 170 Birmingham. Michigan 48010-3411 !8/l) File *91061423 1991-92 Schedule of Regular Meetings Board of Education Delton Kellogg Schools PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Board of Education of DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS, 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan will hold regular meetings on the specified dates and at the following times and place during the fiscal year commencing July 1,1991, and ending July 1, 1992: 7:00 P.M. • TIME: LOCATION: Room 35 - Upper Elementary Building 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan 49046 Nov 11, 1991 DATES: Mar 9, 1992 Jul 8, 1991 Aug 12, 1991 Dec 9, 1991 Apr 20, 1992 Sep 9, 1991 Jan 13, 1992 May 11, 1992 Oct 14, 1991 Feb 10, 1992 Jun 15, 1992 Second Monday of Month except April and June 1992. Organization Meeting in 1992 will be July 13, 1992. Proposed minutes of each of the meetings listed above will be available for public Inspection, during regular business hours, at the Office of the Superintendent, 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan, not more than eight (8) business days after the date of each such scheduled meeting, and approved minutes of each meeting will be available for public inspection during regular business hours, at the same location, not more than five (5) business days after the meeting at which the minutes are approved. Copies of the minutes shall also be available at the reasonable estimated cost for printing or copying. Upon oral or written request for a subscription and payment of a fee established by the Board, minutes shall be mailed to any person or business by first class mall. The subscription may be valid for up to six (6) months. This notice is given by Order of the Board of Education pursuant to Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, as amended. DATED: July 8, 1991 Sally A. Adams, Secretary Delton Kellogg Board of Education (616) 623-9246 Ann Landers She says ‘get tougher’ Tell her to leave mama’s boy Dear Ann Landers: I’m writing regarding the letter from "Unsure in Newark" who wants to know if she should marry "Earl,” who still lives with Momma. Your answer was not emphatic enough. Tell the woman to get away from that man as fast as she can. If she marries Earl, his mother will dominate her life and make her miserable. Mom will always be No. 1, even if she doesn’t live in the same house or the same town. I know. My mother-in-law has a four-bedroom, two-bath house. We have a two-bedroom, one-bath house. We keep up her house payments, taxes and insurance. We pay all her extra bills because “she can’t make ends meet.” I work full time to keep our heads above water, but whenever Mother needs more money, her son sees that she gets it. When I run short he tells me I should manage better. I get so mad I could scream. I know there are a lot of wonderful mothersin-law out there, but the others can sure make life hell. Please, Ann, tell "Unsure" to break the engagement and look for someone who will "leave father and mother,” as instructed in the Bible, and will make her his first priori­ ty. — Voice of Experience in Lubbock. Dear Voice: I hear you loud and clear, and I hope Newark does too. Read on: Another wife agrees, leave! Dear Ann Landers: My advice to "Unsure in Newark" is get out as fast as you can. You are exactly where I was 30 years ago. I married my "Earl” and things went from bad to worse. Our problem was not money, it was emotional support. No matter what I did, it had to have his mother’s approval. When we had our second son, I was made to feel like a failure for not having a daughter. Every gift I gave my mother-in-law was returned to the store. Her telephone calls never failed to include a subtle but snide remark. I sought counseling, but without my husband’s emotional support it did little good. My mother-in-law died three years ago and I feel as if I’m living with her ghost. My hus­ band was never allowed to show anger while she was alive, so now he is making up for lost time. He becomes violent over the slightest thing and the violence is directed toward me even though I had nothing to do with the pro­ vocation. The worst part is that our grown sons are not imitating their father’s angry behavior toward me. I once complained that their radios were too loud, and they threaten­ ed to burn the house down. When I finally told my husband I’d had enough and wanted a divorce, he had a ner­ vous breakdown and had to go to a psychiatric hospital for treatment. He now sees a counselor regularly. Our lives are a lot better, but I hope I live long enough to enjoy some good times after the misery I’ve had. Newark should stay away from this momdominated man. I wish someone had opened THE NO CHARGE CHARGE CARDS my eyes years ago. I love my husband dearly but 1 wouldn’t wish my life on my worst enemy. Tell Newark I said so. — My Time is Coming in Fort Lauderdale. Dear Fort Lauderdale: You told her and in language that leti nothing to the imagination. I hope she listens. I also wish you all the best with your “Earl”. It sounds as if he is shaping up — at last. P.S. Urge your sons to get some help before they end up like their father. Gem of the Day: We now know why Moses wandered in the desert for 40 years. Like most men, he was too stubborn to ask for directions. TV evangelists got her money Dear Ann Landers: I will try to make this as brief and simple as possible, but there is an awful lot to tell. I speak for a family that is desperate. My mother-in-law inherited more than $80,000 in 1980. She was 69 at the time. The woman is now 80 years old, blind, and has less than $1,000 left. My husband is her only child and it is up to us to take care of her. We are people of modest means. Our family in­ come is under $1,500 a month. When my husband took over for his mother he had access to her bank statements and all the checks she has written in the past several years. He was stunned to discover that almost all her money went to TV evangelists. Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker received the lion’s share. Is there any way we can recover some of this money? Can we demand an accounting from the recipients as to where the money went? How can we get her name off the lists of the TV preachers? Please give us some answers, Ann. We don’t know where else to turn. — Ripped Off in Kansas. Dear Kansas: There is no way you are go­ ing to get your mother-in-law’s money back, and the chances of receiving an accounting are slim. As for Jim Bakker, he has been serving time in a federal prison in Minnesota. Accor­ ding to Time and Newsweek, the money Bak- Around the town or around the world - your Hastings City Bank MASTERCARD or VISA is your passport to worldwide credit. Give us a call or stop by any Hastings City Bank Office for an application. Bunk — MEMBER FDIC — Hastings 945-2401 Middleville Bellevue 795-3338 763-9418 Nashville Caledonia Wayland 852-0790 891-0010 792-6201 Feeling pressured to have sex? How wellinformed are you? Write for Ann Landers' booklet “Sex and the Teenager. ” Send a self­ addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for S3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Teens, c/o Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.45). COPYRIGHT 1991 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE, INC. BOY, Ryan Stephen Pennington bom June 30, 1991 to Steve and Judy Pennington. Weight: 6 lbs. 6 ozs. Length 18'4 in. Sisters are Jessica and Natalie. BOY, Michael Dean was bom July 1 to Mat­ thew and Bev Meek of Nashville. Time: 10:44 p.m. and weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20141 inches long. BOY, bom July 5 at Metropolitan Hospital, Grand Rapids to Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Brodbeck. Time: 3:17 p.m. Weight: 6 lbs. 3 ozs. Grandparents are Mryon and Carolyn Dooley of Clarksville and Paul and Carol Brodbeck of Woodland. Great grandparents are Art and Ann Meyers of Clarksville. GIRL, Kimbcrlee Ashlee Nickhole was born June 26 to Rebecca and Kenneth Sobleskcy of Lake Odessa. Time. 10:17 a.m. and weighing 7 lbs. 3M ozs. and 19Vi inches long. GIRL, Lisa Rae was bom July 3 to Angelia and Terry Lantz of Shelbyville. Time: 9:39 p.m. and weighing 8 lbs. 8M ozs. and 21 in­ ches long. OPEN HOUSE — for Sale By Owner Older two story house, restored, lots of natural woodwork. All rewired and plumbed. New roof with 25 year guaran­ tee. New storms & screens. Insulated. 3 bedrooms, one full bath, two half baths. Very nice home, close to schools. $79,000. • 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. • 428 S. Broadway, Hastings 945-4124 or 945-4177 You charge with them and we don't charge for them. There is no annual fee on our MASTERCARD or VISA. Dear Ann Landers: You sure laid an egg with your response to “Frantic in the Bid D,” who has been married for three years to a man with a 16-year-old son who lives with them. The kid is a slob and inexcusably rude to his stepmother. She and the ex-wife have started to have words and the husband refuses to discipline his son. You suggested joint counseling for everybody in this psycho-drama and hoped that the counselor*would make it clear that the ex-wife’s overnight visits should stop. This is what you SHOULD have said: Dear Frantic: The next time your husband’s ex-wife phones to say she is coming, tell her you are out of the hotel business. When she wants to see her son, she can invite him to HER home. You should then grab the kid by the collar and tell him to keep a civil tongue in his head and start picking up after himself im­ mediately, no ifs, ands, or buts. When your husband gets home tonight, first tell him that you love him and that you want your marriage to succeed. Make sure he understands that you are fighting to preserve your marriage and that you expect him to cooperate. If he doesn’t come through, tell him that he and the kid can both pack their bags. I did this, and my husband straighted up right away. Your husband has had three years to get out from under the thumb of his ex-. wife. If he doesn’t do it now, she’s going to be a thorn in your side forever. — Been There in Detroit. Dear Detroit: You sound like a pretty tough cookie but I can’t argue with success. The brass knuckles approach worked for you. In defense of my advice, which you ob­ viously thought was lousy, you might con­ sider tlw possibility that sometimes it takes different strokes for different folks. Thanks for your letter. Area Birth Announcements Open House Sunday, July 21 Hjnsfiiijs mascara It is » -rually impossible to get off a mailing list ■' you’re on it. These lists are sold and by uie time you read this, your mother-in-law may well be on a few more. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZONING & PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please Take Notice that a Public Hearing con­ cerning the application of David & Russell Dykstra, to re-zone a 34 acre parcel: The North­ west ’/« of the Southwest 'A of Section 5, Town 3, North Range 9 West, except that part northerly of highway M-37, Rutland Charter Township Barry County. From a Agricultural Zoned District, to a R-1 Residential District, for the purpose to plat, and construct single dwelling homes. WHEN: JULY 31, 1991 TIME: 7:30 P.M. WHERE: RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP HALL, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Ml Please take further notice, the application of David & Russell Dykstra and all documents are available, and may be examined at the Rutland Charter Township Hall on Mondays or Thursdays from 9 a.m. until Noon. All interested persons are invited to be present at the above time and place, to submit their comments in writing, or in person at the Public Hearing. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Zoning and Planning Commission By: Phyllis Fuller, Rutland Charter Twp. Clerk 2461 Heath Hoad Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone 616-948-2194 BOY, Trent Jacob was bom June 29 to Nancy Billings and Fred Kauffman of Hastings. Time: 9:16 a.m. and weighing 10 lbs. 4 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Micah Stephen was bom July 4 to Perin and Gloria Truax of Caledonia. Time: 4:41 a.m. and weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Danny Lee Jr. was bom June 13 to Bonny Everett and Danny Jarman of Lake Odessa. Time: 3:15 p.m. and weighing 8 lbs. 2M ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Tyra Anne Marceline was bom June to Mr. and Mrs. Edward G. Curth of Ver­ montville. Time: 9:35 p.m. and weighing 8 lbs. 5¥i ozs. and 22Vi inches long. GIRL, Jane Alice was bom June 21 to Michael and Rosalind Linsea of Gun Lake. Time: 6:22 p.m. and weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL,Jennifer May was bom June 26 to Angela Heney of Nashville. Time: 9:36 a.m. and weighing 6 lbs. 11 Vi ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Zachary Alan was bom June 18 lo Kel­ ly Cross and Krista Lowell. Time: II: 14 a.m. and weighing 8 lbs. 2M ozs. and 1.114 inches long. BOY, David Lloyd was bom June 20 to Deb Kelley of Hastings. Time: 8:27 a.m. and weighing 8 lbs. 6M ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Audrey Lynn was bom June 17 to Belinda and David Falconer of Hastings. Time: 12:31 a.m. and weighing 7 lbs. 6 oz. and 21 inches long. BOY, Dylan Stephen was bom June 16 to Chris and Steve Pancoast of Shelbyville. Time: 2:37 a.m. and weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Casey Evan was bom June 23 lo Tamie Wanamker and Harry Overbeek of Delton. Time: 11:56 a.m. and weighing 6 lbs. 6 oz. and 20 inches long. ADVERTISE This Week in...The HASTINGS BANNER Call us at...948*8051 and have an advertising representative assist you with your message. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 18, 1991 — Page 9 Hastings High School Honor Roll From Time to Time... By Esther Walton Front page news from April 1941 Josephine Wise Laycock of Woodland took this photo of Eugene Daven­ port at his home, The Maples. Davenport, a prominent citizen, died in 1941. An April 3, 1941, feature article in the Ban­ ner was the annual report of the public library. At that time in history, the library was connected with the school library and it received operating fund from both govern­ mental bodies. Received from the city was $391.84; $900 more came from licenses. $1,236.75 from the Board of Education, which included $1,700 in penal fines, $591.03, from the Women Club, $40.50; and miscellaneous. $642.18. The total receipts were $5,302.30. The expenditures were $1,221.60 for books, binding took $18.50, magazines $175.11, salaries $2,728, contingencies were $104.50. The total number of books circulated was 46,673. The library had branches at the first and se­ cond ward schools. A total of 1,041 books was added to the collection during the year. There was a total of 17,443 books in the library collection. In comparison, today there are more than 24,000 books in the Hastings Public Library alone. Dean Eugene Davenport died at the age of 84. His front page death notice listed his many accomplishments as an internationally-known educator, author and lecturer in the field of agriculture. The Army Day celebration was announced for April 4, 1941. Army Day was declared by •he Michigan Governor Murray D. Van Wagoner, “In tribute to the alert leadership and loyal membership of the American Army and the army today (1941) has a new and more personal meaning to an increasingly large number of Michigan families.” In connection with the upcoming war, about 35 young men took courses to train out-of­ school young men in lines of work that will be valuable to the U.S. government in its defense program. As this was Easter time, two Union Good Friday services were announced for Friday, April 11, 1941. Spring elections were an­ nounced and Archie McDonald, running for Circuit Court Judge, made a caravan of 15 cars and 60 people to tour Eaton County. A week later, in the April 10 issue of the Banner, McDonald was elected Circuit Court Judge. The Barry County board of Super­ visors also held elections, with everyone be­ ing re-elected except Glenn Wottring, who chose not to run. His seat was filled by Albert Reesor. The April calendar for Circuit Court was slated to convene April 14. The items said: “There are no criminal cases on the calendar this term, but Judge McPeek will be busy with the usual number of jury civil cases, non-jury civil and chancery causes, along with the regular grist of divorces." The city and its finances audited, and the auditor reported, “The city is being wisely managed by Mayor W.A. Schader and the council, and no debts are accumulating for future generations to pay.” A farmer’s project to plant trees for future windbreaks was announced by County Agent Harold Foster. This was the tenth year for the project. A public hearing was being announced by City Council. The purpose of the hearing was to air both sides of the controversy for and against changing the highway truckline now located on Green Street back to State Street. It seems there were definite opinions on both sides. Most of the discussion centered on parallel and angle parking on the main business street. The April 17. 1941, Banner announced that Truman O. Webber, the last Civil War veteran in Barry County, observed his 93rd birthday at his home. A piece on the Royal Coach Company stated that by June the company expected to be making 100 trailers a month and be employing 100 men. Another article told about which items were still on quotes in the new food program. Wheat was still on, but pork, dairy products, eggs and poultry were not. Easter services were well attended, with hundreds hearing the story of resurrection on Sunday. A former Barry County “boy,” George W. Jones discovered a method of using helium in connection with the administration of anesthetic gases to eliminate the danger of combustion. Jones was the chief chemist of the explosive division U.S. Bureau of Mines. The City Council organized for the ensuing year and Mayor W. A. Schader made his com­ mittee and other official appointments. The County Board of Supervisors elected Leon Moon chairman. The State Legislative body honored the memory of Dean Davenport with a resolution commending his service as a noted educator. The University of Michigan Club announc­ ed its annual benefit to raise money for the loan fund. The club had engaged Florence and Alice McDuffy Nevins, who planned to discuss some of their experiences in France during the German Blitzkrieg. They had been eyewitnesses to the French invasion. The April 24, 1941, Banner highlighted senior class honors and awards. Donald Hildebrandt was named valedictorian and Ruth Beck salutatorian. The top 25 of the class of 1941 were Joe Wilcox, Barbara Bab­ bitt, Dorothy Schantz, Elayne Knapp, Beatrice Ball, Rachel Malcome, John Lockwood, Richard Fingleton, Ronald Con­ klin, Robert Parker. Maxine Brandt, Harold Potter, Betty Kidder, Florence Wright, Mildred Gaskill, Cosma Netwon, Fravne Cross, Joan Erway, Loretta Dryer, Lois Anderson, William Crawford, Marquita Mar­ shall, Richard Hinkley and L.T. Jarrard. Miss Bassett, secretary of the Hastings Alumni Association, presented a list of names of alumni whose addresses needed to be changed. The paper stated, “If any of the Banner readers can supply such information, please notify Miss Bassett.” Camp Al-gon-quin was being improved. The Barry County 4-H Club members from the county service club and the Middleville and Pleasant Hills 4-H gathered at the new camp and started construction of four camp buildings. Nine men were slated to leave Hastings April 29 for the induction center at Kalamazoo, as the draft continued to build. Judge Russell McPeek was asked to give a hearing on an old drain suit filled in 1904. This case was filed by Erwin Cole, then owner of the hotel at Thornapple Lake and operator of a steam boat on that body of water. The Supreme Court of Michigan upheld his right not to construct a drain, which would have destroyed his resort property. Now, 40 years later, Norval Barger, Donald Mead and Albert Troutwinc filed a petition asking that the case be reopened. They slated that present (1941) engineering knowledge make possible holding the lake level by means of a dam. Judge McPeek was studying die case to learn whether the lapse of time prevented the case being reheard or the injunction altered. The details of the case, were discussed in "Time to Time" article on July 24, 1986. Thus ended the front page news for April 1941. INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... • Individual Health • Farm Group Health • Business Retirement • Mobile Home Life • Personal Belongings Home • Rental Property • Motorcycle Auto s,„„ 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE at 945-3412 Seniors High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 - Brad Bruce. Roxanne Buehler. Tina Clark. Martha Craven. Tom Dawson*. Larry DcPompolo, Geri Eye*. Jean Fogel. Gabriel Griffin. Brian Heath. Carrie Helsel. Jeffrey Hoxworth. Tammy Lyttle*. Carrie McCandlish*. Don Moore. Bobbi Jo Nelson. Marcia Rcplugle. 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Sharon Vickery, City Clerk �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 18, 1991 Bush takes second late model feature race at Berlin Raceway by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor Veteran stock car driver Joe Bush of Hastings drove his 1991 Camero to his second win of the season at the paved, half-mile oval at Berlin Raceway in Marne Saturday night. But he hopes his success this year will be but a sign of things to come. Bush started the race in the eighth position, on the outside of the fourth row. He steadily advanced through the field until finally pass­ ing leader Dennis Anderson of Grand Rapids, who led for the first 32 laps in the 35-lap Late Model feature race. Bush then warded off John Jutila of Wayland by 3-4 car lengths for the win, which would have been his third of the season had he not been disqualified after winning an earlier feature because his engine was .2 point too large. "I used the outside the whole way,” Bush said of his latest triumph. "I got hung up a lit­ tle at the beginning, but I was fortunately able to pull it out.” Now in his 9th year of racing. Bush jumped to sixth in the coveted Valvoline Oil Cham­ pionship Point standings. Bob Holley of Gun Lake, who has yet to win a feature race, leads Bush by 85 points, the difference being the disqualification. It has been a busy summer for Bush. Besides a full schedule at Berlin on Saturdays and Kalamazoo Speedway on Friday nights, he has also raced Sundays in Toledo in the Tim Ice Series, named after the 1990 cham­ pion. While most of the scries is run in Toledo, it makes a stop in Kalamazoo on Sunday. Bush is quick to give alot of the credit for his success to his eight-man crew. He said it isn’t easy to keep the car. with a Port City chassis and Schneider engine, in top running condition. “We’ve got about eight guys drifting in and out of here,” Bush said. “Most of them are here all the time. They do a great job." Bush hopes that his hard work will even­ tually pay off in something bigger down the road. He said his goal is to race on the NASCAR circuit someday. “It’s pretty difficult to do.” Bush said. "You have to do very good where you are, and alot of it depends on who you know. The easiest way (to get on the circuit) is to go down south and race, but I can’t do that until I gel a sponsorship.” Local sponsors of Bush’s team include Grand Rapids Carvers, Classic Chevrolet, Verbrugge Oil, Alaska Excavating and WQXC, a radio station in Plainwell. He said that finding good sponsors can be a trying experience. "We do quite a bit of knocking on doors in the fall,” he said. “But you get to know alot of people around the track. That’s how I’ve met some of them." Bush said it costs him about $40,000 per year to race. He said that while that figure sounds like a lot of money, it is actually on the low end of the scale. Until Bush is able to race on the NASCAR circuit, he will be content to continue his suc­ cess on local tracks. He currently leads the point standings at Kalamazoo. Late Model Stock Cars and Sportsman Cars will contest a two-in-one program Saturday, highlighted by three feature races, as the clos­ ing attraction to the Berlin Fair. Races get underway at 7:15 p.m. GOLF Joe Bush of Hastings drove his 1991 Camero to aflrst-place finish at Satur­ day's Late Model Feature Race at Berlin Raceway. It was officially Bush's second win of the season. ' RESULTS: Hastings Country Club Men’s Monday Night Golf League -BLUE DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 7-15... J. Rugg 42-4; J. Colaman 42-4; H. Bottcher 51-4; G. Cove 47-2; J. Jacobs 40-4; T. Sutherland 45-0; E. Mathews 42-0; A. Johnson 53-0; E. Mathews 43-2; R. Newton 49-0: T. Dunham 50-3; J. Coleman 42-3; G. Cove 47-4; D. O'Connor 41-4; D. Jarman 45-4; B. Wlersum 45- 1; W. Nitz 44-1; T. Sutherland 45-0; J. Ketchum 46- 0; J. Kennedy 52-0. STANDINGS... J. Jacobs 46; D. O'Connor 44; B. Wlersum 38; J. Rugg 32; J. Coleman 29; E. Mathews 26: G. Cove 23; D. Jarman 22; T. Dunham 22; D. Goodyear 20; T. Sutherland 19; A. Johnson 19; W. Nitz 17; R. Newton 16; H. Bottcher 15; L. Kornsadt 14; B. Cook 12; J. Kennedy 9; J. Ketchum 7; G. Gahan 6. PAIRING FOR 7-22 BACK NINE... J. Rugg vs. G. Gahan; T. Dunham vs. L. Kornsadt; H. Bottcher vs. D. Goodyear; E. Mathews vs. B. Wlersum; J. Jacobs vs. T. Sutherland: J. Ketchum vs. B. Cook; J. Coleman vs. D. Jarman; D. O'Connor vs. J. Ken­ nedy; R. Newton vs. G. Cove; W. Nitz vs. A. Johnson. -GOLD DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 7-15... R. Miller 44-4; J. Wicker 55-2; J. Walsh 47-4; J. Fisher 40-4; D. Foster 40-4; J. Walker 49-2; G. Holman 41-4; B. Miller 41-4; J. Wicker 55-0; B. Stock 48-2; G. Hamaty 43-0; G. Holman 41-0; H. Wattles 43-0; D. Foster 40-2; G. Hamaty 47-0; J. Hoke 52-0; R. Miller 44-4; J. Walsh 47-2; J. Walsh 54-2; J. Fisher 40-4; L. Lang 44-3; J. Walker 49-4; B. Stack 41-4; B. Miller 44-4; A. Francik 50-0; L. Long 42-2; J. Hoke 52-2; J. Pan­ fil 46-0; B. Isoty 45-1; G. Ironside 43-0; L. Lang 42- 0; B. Vanderveen 44-0. STANDINGS... L. Lang 34; D. Loranger 34;'R. Miller 31; B. Miller 30; J. Walsh 30; A. Francik 27; B. losty 26; B. Stack 25; G. Holman 24; J. Fisher 24; B. Vanderveen 22; J. Hoke 20; G. Hamaty 18; J. Panfil 18; G. Ironside 17; D. Bowers 17; D. Foster 16; H. Wattles 14; J. Wicker 14; J. Walker 7. PAIRING FOR 7-22 FRONT NINE... B. Vanderveen vs. J. Fisher; D. Loranger vs. J. Panfil; A. Francik vs. J. Wicker; L. Lang vs. D. Bowers; G. Ironside vs. B. Miller; J. Walsh vs. B. Stock; D. Foster vs. G. Hamaty: J. Hoke vs. G. Holman; J. Walker vs. 8. losty; H. Wattles vs. R. Miller. —RED DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 715... D. Garrett 48-2; M. Pear­ son 47-4; D. Jacobs 44-4; G. Etter 53-4; P. Lu­ bieniecki 50-2; H. Burke 49-2; G. Bauer 55-0; J. Hopkins 47-0; P. Siegel 60-0; D. Garrett 48-2; R. Stanley 49-2: C. Morey 61-4; G. Crothers 49-2; H. Burke 48-4; P. Lubieniecki 50-2; Mem. Never Assigned 36-0; D. Hall 46-2; R. Stanley 49-0. STANDINGS... P. Lubieniecki 41; H. Burke 36; G. Crothers 35; L. Perry 33; D. Hall 31: B. Youngs 29; G. Powers 29; D. Jacobs 29; C. Morey 29; J. Hopkins 27; M. Pearson 27; G. Etter 24; R. Stanley 24; G. Bauer 23; G. Lawrence 23; D. Garrett 20; P. Siegel 16; Memb Never Assigned 4; Cook/Memb Dropped 2; Cooklln/Memb Dropped 2. PAIRING FOR 7-22 BACK NINE... R. Stanley vs. L. Perry; C. MOrey vs. B. Youngs; Cook/Memb. Dropped vs. D. Garrett; D. Jacobs vs. Memb Never Assigned; G. Etter vs. P. Lubieniecki; M. Pearson vs. H. Burke; G. Lawrence vs. D. Hall: G. Bauer vs. G. Crothers; P. Siegel vs. J. Hopkins; G. Powers vs. Cooklin/Memb Dropped. -SILVER DIVISION­ Young Hastings ladies tearing up the courts Sarah Johnston (top) and Kerith Sherwood have each enjoyed success in area summer tennis tournaments. Johnston, a sophomore at Hastings High School, won a qualifying tournament in Greenville for the Michigan Bronze and Silver State Championships at Ramblewooo Racquet Club in Grand­ ville, and also finished first in her age group at the First of America tourney in Holland. Sherwood, who will be an 8th grader in the fall, won the consola­ tion titles in the Grand Rapids Racquet Club Spring Fling and Springs A Bloomin tournaments. The two teamed to win the 16-under doubles in the Holland tourney. MATCH RESULTS 7-15... G. Pratt 42-3; T. Krul 43-4; L. Englehart 59-2; R. Dawe 52-3; M. Miller 49-4; P. Mogg 43-1; J. Plank 54-0; D. Beduhn 52-2; D. Welton 52-1; D. Bradford 52-0; T. Harding 41-4; J. Laubaugh 38-4; D. Gauss 51-4; G. Begg 47-4; T. Cleveland 51-0; P. Loftus 48-0; J. Hubert 54-0; D. Brower 51-0. STANDINGS... M. Miller 36; G. Pratt 32; R. Dawe 31; J. Plank 31: J. Lcubaugh 26; P. Mogg 25; T. Harding 25; T. Krul 22; D. Brower 22; J. Hubert 21; R. Stoddard 21; G. Begg 19; D. Beduhn 19; P. Lof­ tus 18; T. Cleveland 16; G. Gauss 15; D. Bradford 14; C. Guy 13: L. Englehart 10; E. Welton 8. PAIRING FOR 7-22 FRONT NINE... G. Pratt vs. D. Brower; T. Krul vs. G. Begg; C. Guy vs. D. Brad­ ford; D. Beduhn vs. J. Plank; J. Hubert vs. P. Mogg; T. Harding vs. M. Miller; J. Laubaugh vs. D. Welton; T. Cleveland vs. R. Dawe; D. Gauss vs. L. Englehart; P. Loftus vs. R. Stoddard. -WHITE DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 7-15... R. McMillan 39-4; D. King 43- 4; N. Gardner 43-3; T. Drumm 37-4; G. H. Brown 46-4; D. Baum 44-4; J. Northoouse 52-0; J. Toburen 45-0; R. McMillan 39-1; R. Wilcox 46-0; T. Alderson 52-0; F. Markle 53-0; R. McMillan 39-3; B. Masse 44-2; G. E. Brown 45-4; D. Hoekstra 48-4; M. Dimond 40-4; R. Teegardin 46-4; R. Teegardin 46-1; S. Spencer 50-2; L. Hensley 57-0; F. Markle 53-0; D. Hoekstra 48-0; J. Northouse 52-0. STANDINGS... R. Wilcox 34; M. Dimond 31; C. Cruttenden 31; R. McMillan 29; J. Northouse 25; D. King 23; J. Schnockenberg 22; D. Baum 22; D. Hoekstra 22; F. Markle 22; B. Masse 22; R. Teegardin 21. T. Drumm 21; G. E. Brown 21; L. Hensley 20. N. Gardner 20; S. Spencer 19; J. Toburen 19: G. H. Brown 16: T. Alderson 8. PAIRING FOR 7-22 BACK NINE... B. Masse vs. C. Cruttenden: N. Gardner vs. J. Schnockenberg; J. Toburen vs. J. Northouse; L. Hensley vs. R. McMillan; M. Dimond vs. S. Spencer; R. Wilcox vs. R. Teegardin; F. Markle vs. T. Alderson; T. Drumm vs. G. H. Brown; D. Hoekstra vs. G. E. Brown; D. Baum vs. D. King. The Skinny by Todd Tubergen A slice of Americana now has gone Hollywood Sergeant at Anns Bill Laimbcer: All rise! The Three-on-Thrcc Basketball Tour­ nament Watchdogs Court is now in ses­ sion. The Honorable Please B. Fair presiding. Judge Fair: Please be seated. Laimbcer: First case, People versus Gus Macker Enterprises Inc. Judge Fair: You, Mr. Macker, are ac­ cused by the people of forgetting yoursmall-town roots and going Hollywood, of operating a tournament that is unsafe and inconvenient for its players, of fail­ ing to cater to the needs of your scream­ ing horde of spectators and otherwise wreaking havoc upon the poor citizens of Belding, Michigan. How do you plead? Defense attorney Stu Oblivious: We plead not guilty. Your Honor. (The courtroom is abuzz) Judge Fair: Your first witness, Mr. Prosecutor. Prosecuting Attorney leant Hoop: I call to the witness stand Todd Tubergen, Sports Editor of J-Ad Graphics. He has already been sworn in. Your Honor. (Tubezgcn drags his tired, lifeless body to the stand and sinks into his chair, to the snickering of people in the courtroom) Hoop: Gus Macker insists that he hoped everybody enjoyed their visit to Mackerville this past weekend. Did you enjoy yourself? Tubergen: It was a total nightmare. The parking was less than adequate, there were too many people there, the weather was terrible, I could go on and on. Suffice it to say that the entire tour­ nament was basically rotten. Hoop: You tried to write a preview story on the Macker, didn’t you? (Tubergen nods) Can you tell me in your own words why the good people of Barry County instead got an antiseptic news release on health tips for the tour­ nament in last week’s edition of The Banner? Tubergen: I tried to call Mr. Macker on the phone last week, but he was unavailable. I left three messages, but he would never return my calls. 1 guess he was just too busy. Hoop: But while you were at the tour­ nament, did you not see Barry County Transit buses being used to shuttle spec­ tators and players to and from the courts? Tubergen: I did. Hoop: Don’t you think it’s odd that the Macker organizers would fail to cooperate with the local media, but when they need something like shuttle buses, they would call ... Oblivious: Objection! Mr. Hoop is merely trying to pad the prosecution’s case by putting words into this witness’ mouth. Judge Fair: Sustained. Hoop: I have no further questions. Your Honor. Judge Fair: Your witness, Mr. Oblivious. Oblivious: Thank You, Your Honor. (He casts a sinister glare in the direction of the witness) Mr. Tubergen. can you tell the court what you did in the weeks immediately preceding the Macker. tournament? Tubergen: Well, I worked and ... Oblivious: What did you do on your free time? Tubergen: I played a lot of golf. Oblivious: Did you practice at all for the tournament? Hoop: Objection! Judge Fair: On what grounds? Hoop: Mr. Oblivious’ question is ripp­ ing a hole right through the middle of our case! Judge Fair: Overruled! Please answer the question, Mr. Tubergen. Tubergen: (Mumbles something incoherently) Judge Fair: Please speak up, Mr. Tubergen. Tubergen: No, I didn't. Oblivious: And your team. "Live Bait” failed to win a game, didn’t it? No further questions, Your Honor. Tubergen: But you don’t understand! (He stands up, flailing his arms wildly as Judge Fair’s pounding gavel echoes throughout the courtroom) I never had to practice before. I used to be good. I must be getting old. (He begins to sob uncontrollably) Judge Fair: Please be quiet, Mr. Tubergen, or I will find you in contempt of this court. Sgt. Laimbeer, help this lost soul down from the witness stand. (He does so) Judge Fair: Have you any other witnesses, Mr. Prosecutor? Hoop: No, Your Honor. Judge Fair: Any witnesses, Mr. Oblivious? Oblivious: (chuckling) No, sir. Judge Fair: Proceed with closing arguments. Mr. Hoop. Hoop: The Macker tournament is a truly American event. What is more American than people of all ages playing basketball outside? The problem I have with the Macker is that it has simply become too big for the city of Belding. There were as many teams in this year’s tournament as there are full-time residents. Despite the efforts of officials, parking is an absolute horror. And it seems that every year it rains. This year, instead of postponing the games until conditions were safer, they kept playing. No official tabulations arc available as to the amount of injuries, but I can tell you, it was many. The Macker simply must be moved elsewhere. Thank You. Oblivious: We have had rain three of the last four years at the tournament, but each year the crowds get bigger and big­ ger, and more and more teams enter. That tells you that we’re doing something right. Besides, people often forget that the tournament is a charity event. The Macker is special. Let’s keep it that way. Judge Fair: Despite the unstable testimony of Mr. Tubergen. I’m finding the defendant guilty as charged. I agree that it is a special event, but that special small-town lustre has been replaced by corporate sponsorhips and general chaos. The tournament has indeed gone Hollywood. So I’m sentencing you. Mr. Macker. to a mandatory relocation to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. (Laimbeer escorts Macker out of the courtroom humming "It Never Rains in Southern California." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 18, 1991 — Page 11 (SOFTBALL RESULTS: ) Founder’s Day sports Hastings Mens Slo Pitch Standings Dave Fouty. Hast. Club. 4; Mike Hause. Poll Realty. 3; Tim.Wellman. Diamond Club. 3; Marty Parshall. Brian's Painting 3. Black Division W-L Sniders...............................................................10-1 Larry Poll Realty............................................ 10-1 County Classics................................................ 9-2 Blarney Stone................................................... 5-5 Century Ccllunct............................................. 5-6 Flexfab................................................................3-7 Hast. Mutual..................................................... 2-9 E.W. Bliss....................................................... MO Hastings Womens Softball League League A Red Division Diamond Club..................................................9-1 Swamp Fox....................................................... 9-1 Metallibatiers.................................................... 7-3 Hast. Sanitary................................................... 5-5 Art Meade Auto................................................4-5 Brian's Painting................................................ 4-7 Saber Mfg.........................................................1-10 Hastings Club.................................................. 1-11 Thursday, July 18- 6:30. Blarney vs. Sniders: 7:30, Blissvs. Poll;8:30. Art Meade vs. Diam. Club. Friday, July 19 -6:30.Mutual vs. Cellunet; 7:30, Sanitary vs. Saber; 8:30, Swamp vs. Brian's. Sunday, July 21st - 6:30. Swamp vs. Poll; 7:00, Swamp vs. Classics. Last Weeks Results Classics 20, Blarney Stone 2; Sanitary 15. Swamp 10; Swamp 19, Saber 16; Brians 13, Saber 9; Art Meade 12, Hast. Club 5; Sniders 9,. Classics 5; Sniders 14, Flexfab 3; Poll Realty 13, Cellunet 3; Poll Realty 13, Mutual 1; Mutual 8, Bliss 4. H.R. Derby Bob Madden. Sniders, 8; Brad Daniels, Sniders, 6; Mike Dominiak. Swamp Fox, 4; Team W-L Hastings Wrecker............................................6-0 Village General................................................ 4-1 Good Pal Farms.................................................2-3 True Value........................................................ 2-3 Northern Blue Hammer...................................2-3 D & H................................................................. 0-6 Results July 8 - Hastings 3. Good Pai Farms 2; Northern Blue Hammer 12, D & H 11; Village General 15. True Value 5. July 22 - 6:30, Hastings Wrecker vs. Nor­ thern Blue Hammer; 7:45. Good Pal Farms vs. Village General; 9:00 True Value vs. D & Ijiood. include hoops, race Founder's Day Weekend is coming to Delton August 9th and 10th, and there will be a little something for everyone, including athletes. A 3-on-3 basketball tournament will be held in the Delton-Kellogg High School gym­ nasium both days. Teams of four players can register for thd tourney al a cost of $40 per squad. There will be divisions for all age and skill levels. Trophies or plaques will be awarded for each division winner, and all participants will recieve tournament tee-shirts. Entries should be mailed to: The Annual, Delton Kelogg High School. 327 N. Grove St., Delton. MI, 49046. For further informa­ tion, call Jim Hogoboom at 383-3114. On Saturday. August 10. a 4-mile road race will be held at 8 a.m. The course will consist of mostly flat, pav­ ed roads with a few small hills. The race will start and end at the Faith United Methodist Church. Pre-registered runners can pick up their packets at the church beginning at 6:15 a.m. There will also be a registration table for those wishing to register the day of the race. Fees are $10 before August 1 and $15 thereafter and are tax deductible. Proceeds will benefit the Delton High School Track Fundraiser. Registrations are to be sent to Founder's Day Four. Delton High School, Delton, MI 49046. For further information, contact Jim Gibson at 948-2403 after 6 p.m. What Every American Should Know. Armed and dangerous H. League B Two J's..................................................... 6-0 Color Center...........................................4-2 Ewings Well Drilling........................... 3-3 Piston Ring..............................................2-4 Hastings Mutual.................................... 2-4 Viatec......................................................... ..... 1-5 Results July 9 - Piston Ring2, Viatec 12; Ewings Well Drilling 8, Two J’s16; Hastings Mutual 10, Color Center. July 16 - 6:30, Two J's vs. Hastings Mutual; 7:45, Color Center vs. Piston Ring; 9:00, Ewings Well Drilling vs. Viatec. July 23 - 6:30, Piston Ring vs. Ewings Well Drilling; 7:45, Viatec vs Hastings Mutual; 9:00, Color Center vs. Two J’s. 1. Each year four million Americans depend on blood transfusions. 2. 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Jefferson St. Sales & HASTINGS (616) 945-5085 Service �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 1A, 1991 Woman gets prison in welfare fraud J-Ad Graphics News Service A woman convicted of attempted welfare fraud in 1988 and attempted uttering and pub­ lishing in 1989 was sentenced to prison Monday for up to five years for probation vi­ olation. Kristine Kotesky, 29, of Hastings, was sentenced to two to five years in prison for the violation in the 1989 case and to 16 to 24 months in prison for the earlier convic­ tion. The sentences will run concurrently. Kotesky pleaded guilty in June to the pro­ bation violation. In February, she pleaded guilty to an earlier probation violation. Following her 1988 conviction for at­ tempted welfare fraud, Kotesky was ordered to return S4.239 to the Department of Social services. She received a suspended 90-day jail sentence and was placed on probation. 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HISTORIC BOWENS MILLS and Pioneer Park: July 20-21 (Sat., 10a.m.-4p.m., Sun. 12-4). Old Fashion Day Festival. Revolutionary War Reenactment/Llving History Encampment. Battle 2a.m. each day. Mill Tours-Water Power Demos, Chuck Wagon Food/Cidcr Mill Cafe, Rides, much more!! Bring cameras. Adults S2, students SI, 2 miles north/Yankee Springs State Park Entrance. 795-7530. Recreation 1989 KAWASAKI VOYA­ GER, 1200cc touring bike with matching Bell helments and cover, 3000 miles. $5500. 945-9529 days, 948-8799 even­ ings Ask for Rick. The Big 1 “40” ° 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 RNS / LPNS Needed for day and afternoon shifts. Please contact Char Rentz at Tendercare, 945-9564 or apply in person at... Tendercare Hastings 240 NORTH ST. — HASTINGS, Ml BOB DWYER Gold Key Leasing and Sales VENNEN CHRYSLER-DODGEPLYMOUTH, INC. 930 W. Main St. Lowell 616-897-9281 517-852-9554 1990 to serve one year in jail and pay $2,500 in court costs and restitution. •A Middleville man charged with sexually assaulting two 12-year-old girls pleaded no contest last Thursday to a reduced charge. James J. Trick, 34, of 460 Barlow Lake, will be sentenced Aug. 22 in Barry County Circuit Court for fourth-degree criminal sex­ ual conduct Originally charged with two counts of sec­ ond-degree criminal sexual conduct, Trick pieaded no contest last week to a lesser charge of fourth-degree criminal sexual con­ duct A no contest plea is similar to a guilty plea in that a conviction may be entered. But it is not considered an admission in any other legal matter. A no contest plea also is used in situations in which the defendant does not recall the incident The sexual assault charges against Trick all involve contact but do not involve penetra­ tion. Trick faces up to two years in prison plus fines of up to $500. He was remanded to the Barry County Jail to await sentencing. •An Alto driver was convicted of resisting arrest last week following a two-day trial in Barry County Circuit Court. Kim A. Ainsworth, 34, also was convicted of impaired driving and driving with a sus­ pended license. He will be sentenced Aug. 8. Originally charged with resisting police, drunken driving, and driving with a suspended license, Ainsworth pleaded guilty to driving with a suspended license during the second day of trial July 9. That afternoon, the eight-woman, four-man jury found Ainsworth guilty of resisting po­ lice. The jury rejected the drunken driving charge, but also found Ainsworth guilty of the lesser offense of impaired driving. Ainsworth faces up to two years in prison for resisting police. He was arrested follow­ ing a December traffic stop in Middleville. •A Plainwell man pleaded guilty last week in Barry County Circuit Court to possession of marijuana. Gorge R. Mena, 33, faces up to two years in prison plus a $2,000 fine when he is sen­ tenced SepL 19 for possession of a controlled substance, second offense. He was arrested by Michigan State Police following a March incident in Orangeville Township. Mena has a previous conviction in 1976 for using amphetamines, according to court documents. Because of that conviction, the Barry County Prosecutor's office charged Mena with second-offense possession of a controlled substance. •A Middleville man accused of theft from a Hastings store pleaded guilty last Thursday to one count of retail fraud. Kevin S. Hughes, 23, of 319 Whippoor­ will, will be sentenced Aug. 21 on the felony charge, punishable by up to two years in prison plus up to $1,000 in fines. Hughes was charged with two counts of first-degree retail fraud following incidents in January at a Hastings store. Suspect pleads guilty in knife assault, theft J-Ad Graphics News Service A man who slashed a 60-year-old man with a bread knife and stole his car in February pleaded guilty last Thursday to assault with a dangerous weapon and malicious destruction of property. More serious charges of assault with intent to commit armed robbery and car theft will be dismissed when Ernest E. Lewis, 26, is sentenced Aug. 22 on the two counts. The Hastings resident faces up to four years in prison plus $2,000 in fines for the felony assault charge and up to 90 days in jail plus fines for the misdemeanor property destruction charge. Lewis was arrested by Hastings Police in February after holding the 60-year-old victim and his wife captive in their Hastings home. Authorities said Lewis demanded guns and threatened to kill himself and the victim. Police said Lewis was at the home in the 100 block of East State Road when he woke the sleeping victim at 11 p.m. The victim opened his bedroom door, and Lewis slashed him across the stomach with a large bread knife and cut the back of his wrist, according to police. Authorities said Lewis demanded the vic­ tim's car keys and left the house in the vehi­ cle, carrying an 8-inch knife and a pint of whiskey. Police said Lewis damaged several items in the home before leaving. Lewis later returned to the home, where he was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail. Police recovered the knife and whiskey from the car. The victim suffered an 8- to 10-inch cut on his stomach and a 2- to 3-inch gash on his wrist, but he refused medical treatment after the incidenL Lewis has received treatment for alcohol abuse since his February arrest, according to police. Barry Circuit Judge Richard M. Shuster al­ lowed Lewis to remain free on bond provided he continue receiving treatment Lewis has four convictions for drunken driving since 1981 in Barry County. In 1988, he was convicted of attempted welfare fraud. Police Beat (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service).______ ________________________ Suspect arrested for attacking landlord HOPE TWP. - A man who police said beat his 80-year-old landlord with a broomstick was arrested last week for felonious assault and malicious destruction of property. Douglas D. Warner, 30, of 5603 Sagio Road, was arrested following the incident at his residence July 4. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said the incident occurred when the mobile home's owner went to the trailer about 5:30 p.m. to inspect the alleged damage. The owner told deputies he was attacked by Warner, who broke the broomstick and the landlord's glasses in the alleged assault. Deputies said Warner insisted he was attacked first by the landlord. Warner was ar.-aigned last week in Hastings District Court on a felony charge of assault and on a misdemeanor charge of damaging property. A preliminary exam was set for July 26 in district court. • Suspect charged with assault with gun DELTON - A Delton man will face trial in Barry County Circuit Court on charges of felonious assault and using a firearm to commit a felony. David A. Sarachick, 35, was arrested July 4 after authorities ^aid he pointed a loaded shotgun at a man. Following a preliminary exam Wednesday in Hastings District Court, Sarachick was bound over for trial. Barry County Sheriffs deputies and Barry Township Police said Sarachick appeared at the door of a Delton resident on Grove Street about 2 a.m. July 4. Sarachick knocked on the door, and when the owner answered, Sarachick pointed a loaded shotgun at the resident and threatened to kill him, according to police. Authorities said they recovered the 12-gauge shotgun plus two extra boxes of shells and a knife wrapped in newspaper in Sarachick's car. Sarachick is scheduled to be arraigned Aug. 1 in circuit court. In an unrelated case, Sarachick is facing charges in Barry County Circuit Court for ex­ tortion, entry without breaking and assault with a dangerous weapon. That investigation stems from incidents in March in Hope Township. Motorist injured in crash with tree HASTINGS TWP. - A Hastings driver was seriously injured Friday when he struck a tree on Old Nashville Highway northeast of Center Road. Archie L. Leatherman, 23, of 528 S. Market Sl, was treated at Pennock Hospital after the 6:50 a.m. accidenL He was reported in good condition Wednesday. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Leatherman was driving east on Old Nashville Highway when his car left the north side of the road and struck a tree. Firefighters were summoned with extraction equipment to remove Leatherman from the 1981 Buick. Deputies said Leatherman was not wearing a belt at the time. Driver nabbed for drunken driving HASTINGS - A man who told authorities he drove because his companion was too drunk to drive was arrested himself last week for drunken driving. Barry County Sheriffs deputies arrested Orbin T. Wood, 36, for second-offense drunken driving and for driving with a suspended license July 10. Deputies attempted to stop the car when they saw Wood driving with a broken head­ light at 1:15 a.m. Authorities followed him to his home at 510 S. Jefferson Sl and administered sobriety tests. Police said he refused to take a preliminary breathalyzer test and was arrested. Wood has previous convictions for drunken driving in 1980 in Kentucky and in 1986 in Florida, according to police. 13,000 stolen baseball cards recovered IRVING TWP. - A 16-year-old Wyoming boy who stole 13,000 baseball cards from a home was arrested last week for burglary. The teen, whose name was not released, will face charges in Barry County Juvenile Court. Over $2,500 in baseball cards plus a 1968 Detroit Tiger World Series Yearbook and a 1945 baseball scorecard were reported stolen July 7 from the home on Woodschool Road. Also stolen were 25 compact discs, valued at $300, and a lady's wristwatch. Deputies said the burglar broke the window on a door to reach inside and enter the house. A tip led authorities to arrest the suspect last week. All of the missing items have been returned. Hospital technician charged with sexual misconduct J-Ad Graphics News Service An x-ray technician accused of fondling a female patient at Pennock Hospital was ar­ rested Friday on a charge of criminal sexual conduct Douglas Lee Smith, 36, of 21 Culbert Drive, Hastings, turned himself in to police Friday and was arraigned in Hastings District Court on a charge of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct. The offense is punishable by a maximum of two years in prison. Hastings Police Sgt. Cliff Morse said Smith is accused of touching the patient's breasts while taking physician-ordered x-rays at Pennock Hospital on June 27. Smith has denied several aspects of the victim's statement according to police. Pennock Hospital officials Wednesday de­ clined to comment on the case. The 24-year-old victim, who was struck in the back of the head earlier in the evening by a softball, was taken by her husband to Pennock for treatment at 9:30 p.m. The victim reported the alleged incident to police later that night. Smith told police he accidentally touched the victim while helping her to her seat be­ fore taking the X-ray. But he denied her ver­ sion of the story. A pre-preliminary exam was scheduled for Wednesday morning, but was adjourned to July 31. A graduate of Lansing Community Col­ lege, Smith has been employed at Pennock Hospital for 18 months, according to police. Three arrested in past week for drunken driving in Hastings J-Ad Graphics News Service Three motorists were arrested for drunken driving in Hastings during the past week in incidents that involved other offenses. •Brian L. Shriber, 30, of 2980 S. Wall Lake Road, was arrested last Thursday for drunken driving and for resisting and ob­ structing police after authorities stopped his car on State Street downtown. •Christian L. Butler, 19, of 1621 N. Jef­ ferson St., was arrested Friday for drunken driving and for driving with a suspended li­ cense after driving over a fire hydrant on Walnut Street. •Shannon J. Kurr, 19, of 1001 S. Dibble St., was arrested Sunday for drunken driving and for fleeing and eluding police when au­ thorities stopped his car because of its broken tail lights. Police said they had received a tip about a drunken driver Thursday at 11 p.m. when they spotted Shriber's 1981 Oldsmobile nearly drive through the red light at State Street and Broadway. After stopping the car, police said Shriber refused to take a breathalyzer test and strug­ gled with police when they arrested him. Hastings Patrolman Jeff Pratt suffered in­ juries to his left arm and left knee in the struggle. In addition to the other charges, police is­ sued citations against Shriber for driving with an expired license plate and for driving with an expired driver's license. Police said Butler pulled out of a driveway on Walnut Street at a high rate of speed, lost control of the car and craslico into a fire hy­ drant on the north side of Walnut, east of Jef­ ferson Street at 5:15 a.m. Friday. Buller was not injured in the accident At the Barry County Jail, he registered 0.18 per­ cent on a chemical breath test and was lodged in jail. Police on patrol Sunday at 2:45 a.m. fol­ lowed Kurr's car after the driver pulled out of Felpausch parking lot with two broken tail lights. When Kurr refused to pull over, a second police car joined the high-speed chase that circled several blocks on rhe south side of town until the two police cars trapped Kurr's vehicle between them on Michigan Avenue at Grand street. Authorities said Kurr registered 0.13 per­ cent on a chemical breath test and was ar­ rested for drunken driving as well as for flee­ ing police. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 18, 1991 — Page 13 Glimpses of fun at the 1991 Barry County Fair This little cowboy gets a glimpse of his future in rodeo at the Barry County Fair Monday. As always, the youngest kids had a ball on rides like this motorcycle offering. One of the more unusual games offered this week at the fair has been the water balloon race, in which con­ testants "shoot” water Into the "mouths" of the toy animals to blow up balloons. A customer tries his luck, or skill, at picking up a bottle with this strange device. The demolition derby gave audiences some chills and thills at the grandstand on Monday evening. Two children float down the "river" in a canoe at one of the rides for the younger set. Chad Archer of Eaton County gets a whale of a ride on this horned buck­ ing bull. Twelve counties were represented at the fair's 4-H Rodeo competi­ tion for season points. O-.e popular game was a horse racing contest, as these three women begin to test their mettle. �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 18, 1991 Hastings Middle School Honor Roll Letters from England... The perils of travel in England can sometimes be great By Theresa Hudson After living in England a year, travel has become easier. It wasn’t always so. My first sightseeing tour away from Bury St. Edmunds after I had been "in country" barely two months was a near disaster! A young friend from Grand Rapids flew over to visit and she wanted to see Stonehenge, Bath and Stratford-on-Avon. Since I wsa still traumatized by the "round-a­ bouts,” we decided to leave the car home and use public transportation. I had fond memories of backpacking with my oldest daughter, Kathy, in 1984 with Eurorail passes. Looking at maps, we decided we could easi­ ly do it in two days. How wrong we were. We discovered that what looks doable on paper is a whole different thing when you factor in connections, limited train schedules, and abrupt cancellations. We were to learn that train passes are only efficient when you are familiar with the area or have no particular itinerary. We took the train from Bury to Cambridge to London to Salisbury the first day. This charming city dates from the 13th century. It is an off-shoot from Old Sarum, an iron age site, two miles north, which was later developed by the Romans who were followed by the Normans. The present Salisbury Cathedral, with the largest “close” in the country, was begun in 1220 and building continued for more than a hundred years. The close is the area within the walls where clergy and people associated with the church lived. A cul-de-sac today is still known as a close, a fact I wish someone had shared with me when I was getting lost all over the country! After touring the city, we discovered there was no train to Stonehenge and we’d missed the last coach (bus). Determined to keep to our schedule, we succumbed to a tour bus for nine pounds apiece (about $16), only to discover that Stongehenge sits in lonely coun­ try splendor and can be viewed in 20 minutes! By now my young friend was getting anx­ ious about her dwindling funds and I sug­ gested we sleep in youth hostels to save money. The extensive hostel system in Europe and Great Britian provides spartan but clean dormitory-type rooms with shared bathrooms. Designed primarily for the young (under 27) traveler, even "gray-heads” may stay on a space available basis. Many are housed in historic buildings. She reluctantly agreed, causing me to ponder "spoiled American youth. ” If this arthritic 49-year-old could happily throw herself in the top bunk bed, what was her problem? First we decided to stop at a bank and ex­ change money. My own funds were so low that I decided to get a cash advance on my credit card. You know, the major credit card that say’s it’s good all over the world? Don’t believe it? The teller took my card and went off to obtain verification. She was gone a long time and I could sec her having a whispered conference with other bank of­ ficials. The "queue” behind me was getting restive. I was getting nervous. I began to regret not getting travelers’ checks. Finally, she returned and told me that not only could I not have a cash advance, but that she’d been instructed to cut up my card! I pro­ tested that there must be a mistake. My limit was thousands of dollars and my account was paid in full She apologized for the inconvenience, but insisted she had no choice. I explained that I was an American (bet that surprised her) tour­ ing and I had no money to eat or pay for a hotel. She was unmoved. Finally, my friend got an advance on her card and doled out cash to me the remainder of the trip. In spite of knowing I could repay her upon our return home, she questioned every “hand-out” and I felt like a child begg­ ing for favors! It got so crazy that I passed up historic places I’d wanted to see all my life rather than ask for the price of admission! The next day was spent in Bath, where the mind is boggled at the city’s accidental discovery in the 1900s of intact Roman baths 2,000 years old! Puzzled over water in basements of newly constructed homes, the city dug out a vacant lot and discovered an an­ cient civilization. The water was seeping from a pipe supplying water to the community baths, which had burst after being stopped up for nearly 2,000 years! The "pump room” of the hotel, which par­ tially covers the site, has a water tap supply­ ing samples. Legend says it has curative powers. I paid for a large glass, saluting my arthritis! My bad luck wasn't over yet. Realizing there was no way we had time to see Avon and get the last train home, we decided to stay another night. I found a pay phone to call my housesitter with our change of plans to pre­ vent meeting our train as arranged. I then realized I didn’t remember my new phone number. I also had decided to not carry a purse this trip and stuffed my billfold in my camera case. That meant I had no address book and no telephone numbers! What did it matter? I only knew two Brits in the whole country! t I called the operator and asked for my own number. She said it was "X-directory.” Say what? It finally dawned on me that she meant "unlisted.” I explained that was impossible, I had never requested an unlisted number. She was firm and said I could call her manager in the morning with my complaint. I told her morning would be too late, it was my own number and I needed it now! My solution was to call the States and get it from my family or friends. Having children who move several times a year, I couldn’t remember any of their numbers. I tried a few friends' numbers I could recall, without luck. I suddenly remembered the five-hour time difference — they were all at work! In desperation, my friend provided the solu­ tion. She called her parents and asked for my number. They were very confused: "But, aren’t you there with her?” I promised to pay for the transatlantic call. We finished the trip in Stratford-on-Avon, the bard’s hometown where he was inspired by the River Avon and the trolling coun­ tryside. Unfortunately, I couldn’t "afford" the two-pound admission price to his childhood home. Home again, I learned by an inquiry to Brit Telecom that when I kept my landlord's telephone number, it was "X-directory.” It took much longer to figure out what happened with my credit card. I was shocked to learn that they can confiscate a card when no mon­ thly payment is made. The computer neither knows nor cares about slow transatlantic mail. I’ll always wonder how much "foreign ad­ dress” contributed to the debacle. I carry a lot of travelers’ checks wherever I go these days. Falwell service set for Rev. Davis at Grace Wesleyan Nonna’s unique sense of humor captured many hearts. The Davises’ two oldest daughters, Sharon and Martha, who live in the Grand Rapids area, along with the Grace Wesleyan Church family, would like to invite all of you whose lives were touched by or who touched the lives of Pastor Len and his family to join with us to bid them a loving farewell in their last Sunday morning service, June 28. The service will begin at 9:45 a.m. and it will include a tribute to Rev. Davis, Norma and their family. The festivities will continue through a potluck dinner, to which all the friends of the Davises are invited. The potluck will begin immediately after the morning service in the church annex. Grace Wesleyan is located at 1302 S. Hanover in Hastings. 8th Grade High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 - ‘Sarah McKeough. ’Scon Geist. ‘Joe James. Charity Cruttenden. Marie DeWitt, Angie Fruin. Danielle Gole, Michelle Gole. Sabrina Haywood. Amanda Jennings. Amanda Morgan. Andrea Wilbur. Danielle Dipen. Jeremy Kelly, Christin Ossenheimer, Molly Arnold. Derek Chandler, Dan Sherry. Mindy Schaubel. Todd Thunder, Melissa Schreiner. Clayton Edger, Rachel Griffin. Tara Hill. Kevin Hubert, Stacy Hull. Jennifer Boniface, Emily Cassell. Debbie Evans. Nicole Green­ field, Laura Koons, Justin Reid. Jennifer Warren, Tom Sorenson. Jeremy Allcrding, Becky Anderson, Gretchen Golnek, Kim Hoxworth. 8th Grade Honors 3.10 to 3.49 - Mike Toburen, Clarissa Bowman, Mark Kaiser, Eric Soren­ son. Alison Loftus, Mike Wilson, Jennifer Wilbur, Brad Balderson. Jason Bradley. Denise Heath. Michelle Lancaster, Tony Nor­ ris, Amy Merritt, Kari Yoder, Nick Lewis, Becky Zombor, Mark Bowman, Jenny Coats, Violet Krepps, Robert Wager, Stacy Workman, Alex Zbiciak, Amber Shattuck, Cal Casey, Faith Davis, Shelly Davis, Mark Furrow, Melissa Hammond. Leslie Jackson, Jennifer King, Scott McKelvey. Danyell Thornton, Jenny Myers, Danielle Oliver, Sarah Dean. 8th Grade Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 - Larry Smith, Amy Witzel, Melissa Moore, Toscha Miles, Amy Smith, Spring Silsbee, Michelle McCausey, Erin Parker, Sherry Anger, Brice Arentz, Kathleen Bell, Nicole Lambert, Angela Hall, Josh Hanford, Tammy Krebs, Nathan Henry, Marc Jarvis, Marisa Kelly, Jennifer Kidder. Joey Kidder, Matt Kirkendall. 7th Grade High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 - ‘Aaron Schantz, ‘Jennifer Welcher, ‘Russ Solmes, •Robin Acker, ‘Aaron Baker, ‘Kathryn Brandt, ‘Chris Norris, ‘Chad Greenfield. Robert Redbum, Camie Park, Stacy Larke, Katie Metzger, Ronny Bames, Sarah McKin­ ney, Meredith Cole. Nora Hoogewind, Shasta COMPLETE DENTURE The Rev. and Mrs. Leonard Davis and their youngest daughter, Shelly, will be leaving the Hastings area at the end of July to relocate in Fairhope, Ala. The Davis family members made Hastings their home 17 years ago this August. During those 17 years, they "fell in love,” to use Rev. Davis’ words. They fell in love with not only Hastings, but also its people. Pastor Len touched many lives with his loving, sheperd-like qualities, while IMMEDIATE DENTURE UPPER DENTURE PARTIAL DENTURE ♦695 ♦425 ‘395 ‘425 •All teeth and materials u'.ed meet the high standards set •Our on promises lab provides individual & efficient service. •Free denture consultation & examination. (616) 455-0810 *L.D. Himebaugh DDS •0.0. White DDS *G. Mancewicz DDS 2330 44th St., S.E., Grand Rapids Holcomb, ’.leather Miller, Eric Soya, Elizabeth ’Joye, Abel Johnston, Darcie Bolo, Jvui Songer, Tammie Obreiter, Mike Burghdoff, Ryan Leslie, Melissa Chadderdon. Cassie Miller, Jill Conrad. Danielle Krepps, Malanee Tossava, Jason Fuller, Mar­ tha Gibbons, Jennifer Hayes, Anna Miller, Casey Alexander, Meredith Carr, Alex Voss. Josh Durkee, Ryan Scharping, Elizabeth Flanagan, Sarah Mepham, Teresa Swihart, Shannon Lundstrum, David Shaneck. Jason Windes, Jennifer Hughes, Cassie Norton, Brian Berry, Nelson Braendle, Shannon Carpenter, Katrina Waldrin, Justin Waters, Marisa Norris, Mandy Russell. Felicity White, Josh Hill, Jamie Mainstone, Mike Krueger, Jenae Crosthwaite, Kristal Yoder. Garry Townsend, Lyndsey Watt, Joyce Grif­ fith, Gregg Mesecar, Mike Hough, Kevin Morgan, Chad Metzger, Keri Allyn, Stacia Beard, Jay Bolthouse, Randy Lake, Liza Courtney, Stella Elliott, David Frisby, Ron Uldriks, Erick Greenfield, Brian Hubert. Casey King. . 6<h Grade Honors 3.10 to 5.49 - Kylie Reed, Robert BcPristis, Amanda Carr, Christine Thurman, Julie Krebs, Adam Hermenitt, Victor Lewis, John Lawrence, Darik Anderson, Brad Bailey, Amber Moore, Nick Thornton, Ken Hammond, Bobbi Parker, Ryan Castelein, Jessica Christy, Brandy Cunningham, Jacob Noteboom, Ben Furrow, Darnell ramircz, Heather Johnson, Nick Adams, Kathleen An­ thony, Rachel Nystrom, Deanna Bolo, Angela Bunce, Angela Erway, Josh Storm, Andy VanKoevering, Jenny Schranz, Erin Marsh, Matt Armour, Sara Walker, Stacey Bruce, Kristy Lambert, Timothy Deal, Jason Deible, Bruce DeVree, Jason Haight, Scott Potter, Meghan Kaiser, Jeff Maiville, Todd Kidder. 6th Grade Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 - Iyar Mead, Janetta McDiarmid, Wade Winegar, Scott Smith, Michelle Vanantwerp, Jeremy Radvansky, Panthora Throop, Amanda Farmer, Susan Fenstemaker, Jamie Lambeth, Kevin Piper, Eric Schrum, Darick Kelley, Bethany Koetje, Jarrid Velte. •Indicates 4.00. Legal Notices MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms and con­ ditions of a certain mortgage made by DAVID B. HARPER AND JULIA K. HARPER, husband and wife, to Great Lakes Bancorp, a Federal Savings Bank, organized under the Home Owners' Loan Act of 1933. to the United States of America, as amend­ ed. Mortgagee, doted the 1st day of November. 198B. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on the 7th day of November. 1988. in Liber 474 of Barry County Records, at Page 806. on which mortage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Thirty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred FortyThree and 18/100 ($38,843.18) Dollars. Plus an Escrow Delicit of Thr*e Hundred Twenty-Two and 01/100 ($322.01) Dollars, Minus on Unapplied Credit of One Hundred Fifty and 82'100 ($150.82) Dollars. And so suit or proceedings at law or In equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof; Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 29th day of August, 1991 at two o'clock in the after­ noon. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the East entrance to the Barry County Cour­ thouse in the City of Hostings, Barry County, Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the in­ terest thereon at ten and 500/1000 (10.500 7.) per­ cent per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its in­ terest in the premises. Said premises are situated in the Township of Barry, County of Barry. State of Michigan and described as: Beginning at the Northwest Corner of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, said point lying in the center of the highway, thence east in center uf the highway 187.5 feet, thence south 526 feet for the place of beginning, thence south 29 deg 2°' west 336.33 feet, thence east to a point south of the place of beginning, thence north to the beginning. Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan. Sidwell No.(s): 08-03-006-013-00. Subject to easements and restrictions of record. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed. If it is determined at the time of sale that the property is abandoned, the redemption period will become one (1) month. Dated at.Ann Arbor, Michigan July 2, 1991. Great Lakes Bancorp, A Federal Savings Bank, Mortgagee Laura A. Cassell LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lakes Bancorp One Great Lakes Plaza P.O. Box 8600 Ann Arbor, Michigan 48107-8600 (313)769-8300 (8/8) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry CLAIMS NOTICE Independent Probate ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC HEARING Fite No. 91-20614-IE Estate of MARIAN E. BLACKFORD, deceased. Social Security No. 362-12-7041. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your Inferett In the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whose lost known address was 1900 Boulder Drive. Hastings, Michigan 49058 died May 21. 1991. An instrument dated June 13. 1978 has been admitted as the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representatives Terry R. Oversmith, 11241 Broad­ bent Road, Lansing, Ml 48917 ond Connie L. Smith, 2784 Airport Roaa, Hostings. Ml 49058. or to both Co-independent personal representatives and the Barry County Probate Court. 220 West Court. Hastings, Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice :s further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. David H. Tripp (P29290) 206 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616)945-9585 (7/18) Tuesday, July 2, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. Purpose of Hearing: Truth in Taxation Hearing. Reason for hearing was explained. Would amount to 30 cents increase per $1,000 SEV If approved. Would generate around $12,500 additional revenues. Various citizens comments offered. Board must make the finui decision. Hearing adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Regular Monthly Meeting Tuesday.July 2. 1991 at 7:30 p.m. All BoardMembers present. Also 3 citizens and guests. Change in firearms by-laws discussed and at­ torney will be contacted. Harvey Warren asked to be replaced at transfer station. Cemetery Sexton contract renewed with Robert Frohlich. Board to recommend rezoning from R-4 to RL-2 for Don Tigchelaar. Bills read and approved. 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Farm Bureau Insurance — Larry Neil Hastings City Bank River Bend Travel Agency Mace Pharmacy, Nashville Coleman Insurance Agency Wren Funeral Home Dr. M. Me Alvey & Dr. D. Ebaugh National Bank of Hastings American Chiropractic Life Center — Dr. Eugene Curtiss Barry County Transit Hastings Orthopedic Clinic — Dr. Merriman & Dr. Larke Viking & Tyden Corp. Girrbach Funeral Home Hastings Manufacturing McDonald’s Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. Hastings Savings & Loan JCPenney Co., Inc. Thomapple Valley Community Credit Union �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 18, 1991 — Page 15 Polish musician feels at home performing American blue grass Gardening’s bounty opens market early The annual August to October stint forlocal growers touting their goods at the Hastings Farmer's Market started in July this year - two weeks earlier than normal due to a warm spring and swift growing, according to Market Master Allie Smith of Middleville. "It grew so fast this year but now it’s slowing down because we don't have the water," said Smith, who was on hand Wednesday with home grown string beans, cucumbers, eggs and more. The market is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the parking lot next to Tyden Park on North Broadway. Here, Smith makes a sale to Raymond Shepard of Hastings. (Banner photo) by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Polish blue grass musician Erek Rudnicki was a hit when he made his American debut at the Folk Music Showcase at Arby's Restaurant in Hastings last Thursday evening. "He really brought the house down," said Bernie Kiliinger, a member of a local blue grass band called the Thomapple River Boys. Rudnicki, 26, began playing blue grass three years ago when he joined a band in Warsaw. "Blue grass is not very popular in Poland," he said. "There are three blue grass bands. When I was a student in Warsaw I met some acoustic musicians that played blue grass on the banjo and mandolin. "I played guitar, but they already had a guitar player, so I learned to play the mandolin," Rudnicki said. Rudnicki said that he didn’t realize there was a difference between country and blue grass music when he first started playing. "Then I realized later that we have to pay more attention to our instrumental abilities," he said. Although his band performs at least a dozen times a month and has played in Germany, all over Poland and has been invited to perform in the Soviet Union, Rudnicki said that in Europe every country’ and blue grass group wants the opportunity to play in America. "This is the cradle of country music," he explained. Rudnicki said his friends were a jealous when they found out he was coming to the United States. They gave him addresses and names of blue grass and country music places, like Nashville Tennessee, that they wanted him to visit while he is here. "But, I haven't had time," Rudnicki explained. "I've only been to one blue grass festival since I’ve been here. I went with the Williams family of Caledonia. A part-time English teacher working on his master's thesis, Rudnicki came to the Hastings through the Camp America program which brings European college students to the United States to work as camp counselors. Rudnicki had to leave his wife and 19month-old daughter at home in Poland when he came to work at the YMCA Camp Algonquin this summer. However, he said his family is supportive of his decision. "She knows this is important for me, since I want to teach English and I need to practice it in real-life settings and get more experience working with kids," said Rudnicki, "i could have worked at a camp in Poland but I would have been speaking Polish, and there is also blue grass..." Erek Rudnicki practices playing Blue Grass on his guitar. Playing at the folk music showcase was a different from performing in Europe, said Rudnicki. "I had never played in America before," he said. Rudnicki said that blue grass music attracts an older audience in the United States. In Poland, blue grass is more popular with high school and college students than it is with older adults. • "We do a lot of concerts in Poland, but blue grass is not popular so we play acoustic music at fairs and smaller and student clubs because rock is not popular with organizers," he said. Delton school board re-elects officers Some stock market myths If you are an individual investor, you’ve probably been on the receiving end, at one time or another, of advice that is more fiction than fact. Unfortunately, many people believe the stock market myths, a sample of which follow: Buying a stock is a gamble. The fact is, common stocks have proved to be excellent investments, posting long-term annual returns averaging 10 percent or more. Only people with money to lose should be in the market. The stock market is actually an important tool for anyone who wants to stay ahead of inflation. Any amount can be in­ vested through special programs designed for those who can afford to invest only a small amount each month. Only professionals can compete in the stock market. Not only can individuals com­ pete with professionals, but they also can ac­ tually beat the pros at their own game. To win in the stock market, you must buy - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close Change AT&T —1V. 37V. Ameritech 58V. —1 + ’/. Anheuser-Busch 50 Chrysler -V. 14V. Clark Equipment 27V. —V. —2 21V. CMS Energy Coca Cola 4-1V. 57V. Dow Chemical 4-V. 54 V. Exxon 4-1V. 58V. Family Dollar 4-1 25V. __ Ford 35 General Motors 42 — VI. Great Lakes Bancorp —V. 9V. Hastings Mtg. 4-1 42 IBM -2V. 96V. JCPenney -IV. 48V. Johnson & Johnson 87V. 4-2 Kmart 4-3V. 49V. Kellogg Company 4-1V. 102 4-V. McDonald's 33V. Sears 36Vr —1 — Southeast Mich. Gas 16 V. 4-3V. Spartan Motors 18V. Upjohn 44V. + 1/a Gold $368.75 —.25 Silver $4.39 -.05 + 36.67 Dow Jones 2983.90 Volume 182,000.000 low and sell high. This strategy can do in­ vestors more harm than good because it generally doesn’t work in the real world, at least not consistently. The key to stock market success is selecting companies with value and growth potential, and investing in them over longer periods of time. Watch what your stocks are doing on a daily basis. Closely related to “buy low, sell high,” this strategy ignores the value of long­ term investing. The truth is, it’s more impor­ tant to watch the fundamentals of the stocks you own — monitor the issuing companies for financial stability, growth, earnings, dividends and the like. Stock prices may fluc­ tuate daily, weekly and even monthly, but as long as value is there, the prices will nearly always rise in the long term. You never go broke taking a profit. Here is more in-and-out trading philosophy. Most investors who profit from the stock market do so over a longer period. In addition to the potential tax liability of short-term trading, you often have to settle for a limited, short­ term profit while facing the challenge of fin­ ding another profitable place to invest. Holding for the long term can often earn two to three times or more what you paid for the stock. The stock market is neither a Utopia for fast profits nor a graveyard for individual in­ vestors. It is an open market were ownership in our economy is bought and sold. There is nothing mysterious about the stock market. Success demands hard work, knowledgeable decisions and patience. And that’s no slock market myth. Passenger hurt when car crashes into tree ORANGEVILLE TWP. - A passenger was injured last week when the truck he was rid­ ing in struck a tree off of Miller Road. William D. Tuttle, 18. of Battle Creek, was treated at Pennock Hospital alter the 5:10 a.m. accident July 10. He was trans­ ferred to Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids and released Saturday, according to a hospital spokesman. The driver, Mark L. Szymczak, 28, of 2 Oak Opening, Delton, was not injured, ac­ cording to Barry County Sheriffs deputies. Authorities said Szymczak was driving south on Miller near Hayward Road when his truck left the west side of the road, struck a bush and then hit a tree. Deputies said Szym­ czak received a citation for reckless driving. The same slate of officers as last year will serve the Delton Kellogg Board of Educa­ tion. Glen Weever was re-elected president at the board's recent reorganizational meeting. Serving with him are Joe Noto, vice presi­ dent; Sally Adams, secretary; and John Wells, treasurer. Meetings will continue to be held at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of each month, except in April and June when they have been scheduled for the third Monday. The board meets in Room 35 at the Delton Kellogg Elementary School. The Banner was designated as the board's official publication for notices and First of America bank was named as the district’s de­ pository for various accounts. Richard A. Buchanan was again named as the district's auditor and the Lansing legal firm of Thrun, Maatsch and Nordberg will be the schools' attorneys. Three standing committees for policy, personnel and finance were appointed as well as two committees, which will serve ou call. Policy Committee members are Sally Adams, Wilbur Glenn and Joe Noto. Personnel Committee members are Joe Noto, Glen Weever and Paul Hughes. Serving on Finance are Paul Skinner, John Wells and Glenn Weever. The Grievance Committee includes Wilbur Glenn, Paul Hughes and John Wells. Negotiation Committee members are Sally Adams, John Wells and Glen Weever. Because of the recent millage increase, the board agreed to spend S 140,700 on equip­ ment and textbooks. A breakdown of expen­ ditures includes $45,000 for audio visual equipment, purchased through a state wide bidding system; $36,000 for the elementary school; $34,000 for the high school and $25,700 for the middle school. Purchases were in keeping with the dis­ trict's plan to keep instructional materials up-to-date through its six-year curriculum cycle plan. Last year's planned purchases were not made in total because of a lack of funds. The recent millage increase allowed for past and current purchase plans to be im­ plemented. "We're being frugal but at the same time balancing the instructional needs of kids in the Delton District," said Superintendent Dean McBeth. Those purchases included a number of textbooks, including Math Connections from firs* grade on up, including advanced math at the high school level. Also pur­ chased were social studies textbooks for grades 1 to 6 that were scheduled for pur­ chase last year. The recent millage increase allowed purchase now. An expansion in the English curriculum to include high school business English also involved new text­ books. Also included were many different types of instructional equipment, ranging from 22 computers for the elementary school to maps, globes and classroom furniture. The computer purchase will allow for all elementary classrooms to have a computer, said McBeth. Polish blue grass music has also developed some of its own style, according to Rudnicki. "Our style is more diverse, we try to play in different keys and tempos and we sometimes sing in Polish," he said. While Polish audiences are sometimes more spontaneous, Rudnicki said that they । are often unfamiliar with blue grass music. "Here (in the United States) when they hear "Rocky Top’ they are excited because they know the words and can sing along," he said. "In Poland that happens only at country music festivals and sometimes at student clubs." Rudnicki said he regrets that he will miss performing with his band at the large, fourday country music festival in Poland two weeks from now, which attracts international and American country music stars. Unlike playing at clubs where people may or may not be familiar with country and blue grass music, the festival attracts the real fans, he said. "At country music festivals we are stars," said Rudnicki. Rudnicki and his band have recorded songs on compact disks and albums in Poland and will soon release a cassette tape of their music. Also, their song "Fox on the Run," was on the charts for awhile in East Germany. Rudnicki will be joining the Thornapple River Boys when they perform at in the variety tent at the Barry County Fair at 7 p.m. Friday evening. . SKIN CANCER MOLES WARTS Laser Surgery is one of the most safe and effec­ tive means of removal. If you have a mole that you have been questioning, call the Born Clinic. They have 13 years of ex­ perience in LASER SURGERY. Re­ move skin growths before they be­ come malignant. Preventive Health. Care Clinic olBrecon) • Grand Rapids, Mi. 49508 (616) 455-3550 2687 44th Si. S.E. (Just east �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 18, 1991 By BETTY DEBNAM When One Lives in a Zoo ... What’s a Gorilla to Do? San Diego's first gorillas arrived In 1931. As was the custom at the time, they were kept Incages. In the 1960s, the gorillas were removed to a concrete grotto, or cave, where visitors looked down on the enlmels. Boring, boring, boring. That’s what a gorilla’s life used to be like when gorillas were penned up in cages or in concrete grottoes. There was nothing for them to do but sit and watch the people watching them. Stressed, bored animals are not happy. They also don’t breed as well. The San Diego Zoo, like other zoos around the country, has done something about the gorilla’s boring lifestyle. The zoo has just completed a new area called the Gorilla Tropics. Gorilla Tropics puts the animals in a plant-filled setting as close to their home in the wild as possible. Even the sounds are real-life. They were recorded in Africa and are played over 96 hidden speakers. The keepers also give the gorillas something to do. They eat and climb on and play with plants brought back from Africa. They spend hours searching for treats such as raisins that the keepers hide. The zoo entertains the busy gorillas. The busy gorillas, in the zoo visitors entertained. Q: Where does a lamb go when it needs a haircut? -------- -A: The baa-baa shop. Q: What is yellow, smooth and dangerous? A: Shark-infested custard! (Sent in by Elizabeth and Jonathan Hosmer) ’■O'"«P,a*'''C*®0*’’ PUZZLE '•*'»«•»••<Pt»««SyndKM* LE-DO Fit the names of these animals in the puzzle. ACROSS: 3- DOWN: uog-g *JNq z This year, the zoo opened the true-to-life exhibit Gorilla Tropics. Visitors look up at the gorillas or view them at eye level. The apes are separated by glass or by a moat. '•(Urn x :WOJ3V |------- 1 :*mmsuv THE MINI PAGE Map of the U.S.A, is perfect for hanging in a child's bedroom or in the classroom. • This beautiful full-color map is 23 inches x 35 inches. • State capitals are labeled for easy reference. • State flowers and state birds are pictured for each state in the map's border. Send only checks or money orders payable to Andrews and McMeel. Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Mail to Mini Page Map of the U S.A, P.O. Box 419150, Kansas City, Mo. 64141 (Bulk discount information will be provided upon request) Name _ Address City____ State ___ Zip__________ copies of THE MINI PACE Map of lhe L.S.A. O $3.00 ♦ .75 for postage and handling. Total amount enclosed. A koala birthday gift -^Rookie Cookie’s Recipe Easy Microwave Chicken You’ll need: • 4 chicken breasts • 1 tablespoon seasoned salt • 4 tablepoons margarine, melted What to do: 1. Place chicken in an 8-by-8-inch, microwave-safe baking dish. 2. Sprinkle salt over chicken. 3. Pour margarine over chicken 4. Cover with waxed paper. Microwave on HIGH 8 to 10 Vz minutes. Move a half-turn at 5 minutes. centers and housing developments are being built close to where they live. rain forest. * mt Unit*** The Species Survival Plan Mini Spy . . .%♦ Mini Spy and her friends are visiting the zoo. See if you can • • • • • • • • • • • snake • ice-cream cone " « • rabbit football number 8 butterfly snail squirrel deer’s head Christmas tree word MINI frog crescent mOGil funny face sheep’s head )-9 tfindn Names of animals you see at the zoo are hidden in the block below See if you can find. BEAT. GIRAFFE. LION TIGER SNAKE. TORTOISE. MONKEY LLAMA. ELEPHANT ’ LIZARD. BIRD. GORILLA. SEAL. WALRUS. ANTEATER COUGAR. DONKEY. KANGAROO PANDA. KOALA. ’ G K S E O A N C J G R N A A D E p H A N Q P R A F F E A O R S E N G O G K M E O S E A C W D E A E A D O N K E O A A R R U Z Q K O A A V A O M O N K E K R G A R I W H O A N T E A E R A R U O S U B R D B E A R R D S N X There was a time when there were so many animals in the world that, if one died, it could always be replaced. But that has changed. Many wild animals are fast disappearing. While the number of exotic animals in the wild is dropping, the number of people is rising. More people need more space to live and raise food. They are cutting down the forests and jungles where the wild animals live. Tbday, zoos breed most of the animals that you see on display. About 90 percent of all animals you see in zoos were bom in them—not in the wild. The plan Zoos around the country are working together to make certain that the animals bom in the zoos are healthy and that there is space for them to live. They have set up a program called the Species Survival Plan. Using computers, experts keep very up-todate records on certain animals. By doing this, they hope to control numbers and breeding. Zoos also hope that someday they will be able to release some animals back to their original homes in the wild. The San Diego Zoo Is 75 years old this year. The koala above Is one of the birthday gifts the zoo has received. The zoo has been very successful in breeding and raising these lurry animals. The zoo Is one of the lew places you can see koalas outside Australia. They are one of Its biggest attractions. Koalas live alone in the very tops of eucalyptus (u-cal-UP-tus) or gum trees. Their only source of food and water is the trees' leaves and stems. Koalas are very picky eaters. Notice how this new arrival was shipped in a cage with its own treetop! Koalas have another problem. About 80 percent of the gum trees they depend on are gone. They sometimes have to be rescued from telephone poles, thinking they are their favorite trees. Koalas have another problem, too. Disease has killed many of them. This makes breeding them in zoos even more important. Koalas aren't bears, but marsupials (mar-SOUP-eals). These are animals that carry their babies In a pouch. The koala baby stays In Its mother's pouch for about six months. Then she carries It on her back for another six months. Sources: the San Diego Zoo and the American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-07-25.pdf 118c9330ccf43afe930c7b12c960f406 PDF Text Text Fair winners announced Hastings *quad is tops in tennis k See Stary, toge It DrreW _______ Hastings /OUX4E W, no to the Interests yfllfam Cwmty $hee Banner THURSDAY. JULY ' 23 SertowiH tWl Animal shelter impounds 13 animals News Briefs Woman arrested for animal cruelty Hearing on school renovation tonight by Sandra Puiuetto SngfUnwr Covered with tilth and matted hir, their skin crawling with maggots, 10 pooldes were rescued last week from alleges! unaam tary conditions at a southwest Barry C'ounly home by County Animal Control othccts An eleventh dog at lhe home was not so lucky. Because of his condition, lhe officers said they felt they ha! no choice hut to euth anise the animal. Prairieville resident Barb Cassln was ar­ rested at a Hastings retail store. where slie works. Monday morning by Hastings City Police on two counts ol animal cruelty. At her arraignment, later In lhe day. In Barry County's 56th District Court. Cassln was released on a $500 personal reeog nizance bond after pleading not guilty tn the charges. County Animal Control officers selseil thirteen animals - two horses plus lhe 11 dogs - from Cassin’s home al 7910 llendere Road In Prairieville Township. John Gules, director of the Harry Counly Tonight the Hastings Board of edu­ cation will conduct a public hearing on lu tentative plans for renovations to all existing buildings, construction of a new elementary school and a swim­ ming pool. The plans, based on recommenda­ tions from the Citizens Advisory Committee, are designed to meet the future needs of the community and the addition of a year-round swimming fa­ cility for school and community use al Hastings High School. Costs of the renovations, additions and new elementary school would in­ volve a bond issue of between 1X5 and 13 million dollars, while the bond issue for the swimming pool could ex­ ceed three million dollars. The public hearing will be held tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the Hastings Middle School vocal music room. Animal Control Shelter, «aM that ins nr the usirso ease ,»f ature am! neglect he we« during his IB mreuta tn lhe Brel The officer, had ohiained a wutreut re search Hie premise, and impound animals, ir neeeuary. when a neighbor reimnmt that Bra lueses were out id their feared am l.wure amt were roaming atmul the high! before When I fie ofTkent arrived ru Hie hreire tmi Ibursday etletnoon. they knocked at n«> door but no one answered The horses were found in (belt fenced m enclosure However, animal eoMtdl ufn.e. Julie Mitchell repotted that lire Ainmire-.. was emacialed and welglied half of what u rdrould The Araluan was in gtaal shape hul had allegeilly lost a lot of weight sira-e olflrar. had seen II a couple or weeks earlier, according to Mitchell there was no evulence of final re water tn lhe muddy enclosure, which wa, clear of gras,, with only some "pore" quality hay Bea AHIMALB. pe«e I Meeting to discuss landfill clean*up A public meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Algonquin Lake AsMKiation lodge to discuss a penult request by Hastings Sanitary Service involving the cleanup of contaminated groundwater and discharge of treated water into wetlands near a Carter Lake tributary. Representatives from the Department of Natural Resources, Hastings Sanitary Service and Kraus S Kriscunas, who are environmental consultants for Hastings Sanitary Service; will be present to answer questions from the audience. The lodge is located on Iroquois Road, l<2 mile from State Road la Hastings. Animal control officers Pam Ronchetti and Julie Mitchell administer some TLC to two of the poodles impounded from Cassin’s kennel last week. Flexfab commended for Dessert Storm participal by Todd A. Tubergen Staff Writer The success of full-scale military operations such as Desert Shield and Desert Storm are dependent on a great many variables, not the least of which is the teamwork between military personnel and their civilian Seeking more kindergartners employees of the government’s appreciation for their quick response to the crisis. “.Not only did you provide a quality pro­ duct,” Hobbs told the workers, ’’but you delivered a quality product in a timely man­ ner. I’m here to thank you for a job well done.” Flexfab officials said that when the military called to request the equipment, which ranged from air conditioning and healer ducting to breathing apparatus on chemical warfare gear, the company began unmediatefy to fill the orders, despue the fact that no contract White Gen. 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Hitmy: suimn uwt iivuu < ytitn «im.wt^< u* :’iir:V >»Mr,1 \F fawV »’ vum^ik \n ijituntny Cfdilmr imlitlnif mr iminlm<5, x}' tm fair vumf ,h)i« h ,ny vimllm* \r iinf Im fair jiklimd mi xr m\K» u\«n «» lii*. l.ir v« (M! hW V” •»<» d'.StlQ •* urn ilm rniMwiMliv Al’ Im i»ir mwtnd 4V ,ve*itf fadn<i ♦ h» >njnii\H»i<| in/t «!l faitl iut ?h iii* p.id iw .mM ’mal-v; T v njfV.« pu , him tiiwmy Will Im ••i.Tthk. v»» vHI m �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 25, 1991 ANIMALS continued on page 1 which was outside of the enclosure and out of reach for the horses, Mitchell said. A dilapidated shed was the only sign of shelter, she added Six standard and five miniatures poodles found on the premise were kept in a kennel in violation of the County Animal Control Ordinance. A person can not have four or more dogs without a kennel license. Cassin's kennel licence was revoked by the county in 1990, according to Animal Control personnel. Details of that action were not readily available at press time. However, the Michigan Humane Society reports that they investigated a complaint against Cassin in May of 1990 that resulted in four or five poodles being removed from the premises because their fur was extremely matted and there was several inches of stand­ ing water in the kennel. Mitchell and assistant animal control offi­ cer Pam Ronchetti said the condition of the kennel was extremely unsanitary when they conducted their search last week. "There was a large amount of animal waste, their fur was matted and they had maggots imbedded in their skin and skin irritations from all the mats," said Mitchell. Garbage bags filled with manure and dog hair were also found in the kennel. Mitchell said that while the dogs were covered with excrement, she did notice that there was food in three of the dog dishes. The worst of all, said Mitchell, was a small ginger poodle with a broken jaw that they found in another out building on the premises. That poodle's fur was so badly matted that its eyes were barely visible and its jaw which stunk of rotting flesh, was literally dripping with infection, she said. "We thought we were hardened; but appar­ ently we aren't that hard," said Ronchetti, "We’re all really emotional about this. "How can anyone sit down to dinner knowing that an animal like that was sitting outside in their kennel?" she asked. The dog showed no sign of being able to see or hear and did not appear to be able to open and close its mouth to eat or drink, Mitchell said. Back at the shelter Ronchetti and Mitchell said they decided that the most humane thing to do was to to put the dog "to sleep." The remaining dogs were treated for skin, eye and ear irritations and were trimmed and groomed by personnel from the Grooming Den, who regularly do work for the shelter. The dogs, which showed signs of being afraid to leave their kennel when they were impounded, have shown great improvement since being groomed and treated for their medical problems, according to Mitchell. "Their whole temperament has changed," she said. "They act almost proud now," she said. The animal shelter is currently seeking foster homes for the dogs until the matter can be settled in court. The horses are in protective custody on a farm outside of town. This is the condition of the Appaloosa when it was seized from Cassin’s property by animal control workers. The Arabiarf horse wades through knee-deep mud in it's enclosure prior to being impounded by animal control workers. On the advice of her lawyer, Cassin de­ clined to make any comments "on the record" regarding the case. Gates said that Barry County Animal Control fully intends to work with the pros­ ecutor to bring the case to court. "This is the result of an ongoing investi­ gation of officers Mitchell and Ronchetti into abuse and neglect cases in Barry County," he said. "This is the second seizure of abused and neglected animals we've had this summer and we anticipate more. It's our intention to vigorously pursue these violations." "A lot of people put dogs in kennels or on the end of chains and forget about them and this is what happens," said Mitchell. "Barry County is not going to take it any more." Mitchell said that she feels compelled to stand up for the rights of the animals she works with every day. The animals that come in here are like our babies," she said. "We have to be their voice,” said Ronchetti. "If I injured you, you would be able to re­ port it, but animals can't talk; so we have to do it for them," added Mitchell. "We want neighbors to know that they don't have to be quiet (about animal abuse and neglect), if they tell us what is going on, maybe we can do something about it." Cassin's pre-trial hearing has been set for 8:30 a.m. Aug. 14, in District Court If the case goes to trial and Cassin is con­ victed, she could-face up to a $500 fine and up to 90 days in prison on each count An animal control worker cleans up the ginger poodle which later had to be euthanized. The dog's lower jaw appeared to be be broken and was extremely infection. It also showed no signs of being able to see or hear. This shack was the only shelter provided for the horses in the enclosure at Cassin’s home. COA plans summer picnic The Barry County Commission on Aging will have its annual “Summer Picnic” Tues­ day, July 30, at Fish Hatchery Park. The festivities will begin at 11 a.m. and should wrap up around 1 p.m. There will be games, entertainment, and some surprises. Stan Pierce and the Thomapple Dulcimers will perform. The Summer Picnic is open to all people ages 60 and over who live in Barry County. Of course. Barry County residents are welcome to invite friends* from outside lhe county. The menu for the day will include cold chicken, baked beans, coleslaw and dessert. Milk and iced tea also will be furnished. Guests are asked to bring their appetites and their table service. The suggested lunch dona­ tion is $1. Anyone who would like to be a part of this fun-filled day may phone ’he Commission on Aging at 948-4856 by 5 p.m. Friday. July 26, to reserve a meal. Fish Hatchery Park is located just west of Pennock Hospital, on Green Street, in Hastings. Technician Is ‘innocent until proven guilty’ To The Editor: Last week you reported the name and ad­ dress of a young x-ray technician who was ar­ raigned for “alleged criminal sexual assault. ” A woman had claimed that he touched her breasts while taking her x-rays. It is well known that men in the health pro­ fessions are particularly vulnerable to such ac­ cusations. An x-ray technician must touch many parts of a patient’s body while position­ ing it for an accurate picture. He may have to support her if she is unstable or starts to foil. A hysterical or confused woman, partly disrobed, in a room with a strange man, may Hast es Banner Devoted to the Interests of Barry County since 1855 published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President Stephen Jacobs Treasurer easily misinterpret his professional activities as personal advances. Your story implied that the man might be guilty. It overlooked the American principle that one is “innocent until proved guilty." The publication of that story could jeopardize that young man’s career and cause misery and embarassment to his family. Will you publish the fact — with an equally large headline — if he is later found innocent, and exonerated? Vera Morkovin, M.D. Hastings “Born to be wild...” Classic rock mega-group Steppen Wolf performed a pair of shows Thursday night at the Barry County Fair. The group played classics such as "Born to be Wild" and “Magic Carpet Ride." (photo by Perry Hardin) Public Opinion- Should riding in pickup beds be outlawed? Some lawmakers are apparently considering legislation that would prohibit petpie from riding in the rear of pick up trucks because the risk of injury is too great. Do you think the practice should be outlawed? John Jacobs Vice President Frederic Jacobs Secretary Newsroom David T. Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Todd Tubergen (Sports Editor) Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Sue Hinckley Sandra Ponsetto Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m. • 5:30p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. ■ noon. Jerry Johnson Denise Howell Phyllis Bowers Subscription Rates: $13 per year in Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) Gina Moras, Hastings: Marie Burgess, Hastings: “It would be a good law if they could be belted in it all the time.” somehow, use safety restraints.’’ “It think it’s okay. I do Scott Campbell, Hastings: “I don't think so. I ride in the back of a pickup all the time.” Ken Birman; Dorr: “Absolutely. We have to wear seatbelts.’’ Cheryl Woodmansee, Hastings: “I think it should. We lived in Tennessee a cou­ ple of years and I saw kids fall out and get hurt.” Marlene Lewis, Vermontville: “I can see where it (the law) should pass.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 25, 1991 — Page 3 Planners approve gravel mining project in Yankee Springs Township by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Determined efforts by citizens in Yankee Springs Township were not successful in persuading the Planning Commission to de­ lay or deny a special exception permit to a company to mine 800,000 tons of gravel from a site in the township. .As a result of the 5-1 vote, the Thompson McCully Company will move its process­ ing plant onto a 55-acre site at the comer of Bowens Mills and Payne Lake roads for one year subject to renewal and review. Voting to allow the permit were Judy Becker, David Van Elst, William Schlutz, Harvey Vanderbee, and Kevin Meaton. Joanne Medendorp voted "no," saying new information provided by TMC at last Thurs­ day's meeting could have been submitted earlier to allow her to study it Jan Missad abstained from discussion or voting, citing a conflict of interest. The gravel mining site was leased to TMC by a family member of Missads. Roger Fulton, property manager for TMC, said his company will mine at the site for two months a year for three years, for a total of six months. One of the issues that troubled nearby res­ idents is the close proximity of the proces­ sor or "crusher" to an earthen dam that pro­ tects the mill pond at Historic Bowens Mills. Owned by Marian Cook, the Michigan Histoiic Site features a water-powered grist and cider mill. In the lower level, there is a blacksmith shop, a cooper's shop and a wa­ ter-powered machine shop. The tourist attraction stages special events over summer and fall weekends. Fears that the dam might be harmed or af­ fected by vibrations sent out by the crusher 650 feet away was stated as one of the rea­ sons the citizens formed the Yankee Springs Citizens Awareness Committee (YSAC). "The cost of setting up the equipment to test vibration at the mill site now, and again during the processing activity, is well within the amount available from the fees that will be collected (from Thompson Mc­ Cully), Van Elst said in making the motion to allow the permit. "I would propose, with the Cook's per­ mission, of course, that if the mining per­ mit is granted, the Township Board direct this testing be done," he said. "The DNR has notified the owner’s of the dam that an inspection of structural integrity of the dam be done before the end of this year at the owner's cost It is a DNR re­ quirement that complete inspection of dams in Michigan be done every four years. "If, after the inspection, it is discovered that the measured vibration caused by the gravel processing affects or could affect the integrity of the dam, then we have docu­ mented facts to take action," Van Elst said in his statement The mining will also be limited to 60 working days each year not to begin before Labor Day and to end before Memorial Day in all three years. No mining operations will take place on Sundays, holidays or Saturdays during the months of September and October. The entire project is to be completed, in­ cluding restoration, by May 30,1994. Several other conditions were read by Van Elst, and were made part of the application. Representatives of YSAC, attorney Clif- School official grateful abortion info doesn't have to be given to students by Jean Gallup Staff Writer An area school superintendent is among the many who are grateful that Governor John Engler recently signed a measure to re­ peal part of a law that would have forced school officials to supply abortion informa­ tion to students. Because of the repeal schools will not have to tell school-age children how to get an abortion without their parent's consent The new law takes effect immediately. School administrators and judges had con­ demned that part of the the bill which re­ quires girls 17 or younger to have a parent's consent for an abortion or seek a waiver from a probate judge. "I've written our legislators with our con­ cerns," said Steve Garrett, superintendent of the Thornapple Kellogg School District. "I’m very grateful that the legislature did lis­ ten to what the people wanted. "I don't think notifying the students is something the school should be doing, and I'm glad it was repealed," he said. Schools were forbidden to answer ques­ tions relating to the information; only make sure the material was given to each student That law went into effect on March 28, but schools were given until the beginning of the 1991-92 school year to distribute the information. The abortion information material, which cannot be part of a curriculum, was prepared by Department of Education officials, pro­ batejudges and others. The schools had the option of sending the material home with students, mailing it or passing it out at an assembly. The Thornapple Kellogg School District had not distributed the material. Garrett noted at the time that the schools answer to the legislature, and they would comply with the law, but they would not until they had to. ford Bloom, the Barlow Lake Association and Resource Management Group all asked to board to deny the application or delay it for more study. Fulton, his associate Larry Miller, and at­ torney Randall Kraker spoke for TMC, say­ ing that concerns raised by the citizens at a previous public hearing had been heard and dealt with. Dust control, excessive noise, a green belt, vibration, environmental questions, possible damage to the nearby lakes, oil spills and many other topics were discussed in the two and one half hours before the vote of approval. "I feel like I've really been let down," Cook said after the meeting. She noted that a dozen people brought up the question of the dam but that "they kept pushing it back." "It's disappointing that they had so much professional opinion and they wouldn't lis­ ten. I feel we could live with the situation if they had been more sensitive to our wants and needs. When you are completely ig­ nored, its hard." The gravel processing plant will be located in the general area of the lower, right hand side of the photo, about 650 feet from the dam at Historic Bowens Mills pictured in the center. A stenographer recorded all of the conversations at the Yankee Springs Planning Commission meeting. Certified shorthand reporter Katrina Fisher of Tremblay & Associates talks to members of the board before the meeting. Yankee Springs well water safe J-Ad Graphics News Service Some visitors to the Yankee Springs State Recreation area were upset to find that the water at the park's campground was posted as unsafe for drinking after BarryEaton County Health Department testing last week. However, Park Secretary Fran Brown said the health department declared the water safe for drinking again Tuesday. "We had a well water problem at the campground," she said. The health department is conducting an on-going investigation into a series of gastro-intestinal illnesses reported at the campground in late June and early July. The investigation has focused on the water quality at the park wells and bathing areas as possible contributors to the problem. Initial reports reflected a concern with Lhe primary well at the campground, which was then removed from service, said Jim Schnackenberg, director of environmental health for the local health department. So far there has been no indication as to what may have caused the illnesses, which were relatively minor , lasting two to three days, he said. The campground's well water system was shut down and was hooked up so that the picnic area’s water system could serve the campgrounds. The health department requires that whenever such a change is made, the water must be posted as unsafe for drinking until two safe samples have been collected 24 hours apart to ensure that the water is free of contamination. "When the hook-up was done there was a break in the line and whenever that happens, that kind of stirs things up and there may be surface contamination in the pipes,” said Brown. Tests showed that there was a higher concentration of coliform in the water than there should be, said Schnackenberg. "Coliform is a class of bacteria that indicates that there has been some surface contamination of the water but does not cause illnesses," he said. The signs posted at the park stated that visitors cotfid boil the water to ensure its safety for drinking or get their water directly from the picnic area, said Brown. Schnackenberg said that tests on the swimming areas at Gun Lake have shown that the water quality is acceptable. "We had the lake and the well water tested last week, but we were most concerned with the well water," she said. Schnackenberg said that while no new illnesses have been reported since July 17 and investigators believe the problem has passed, efforts will continue to identify possible contributing causes. "Cooperation between the Barry-Eaton District Health Department/Michigan Department of Public Health investigators and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources park personnel have been excellent," said Schnackenberg. "This cooperation has assisted greatly in the rapid identification and correction of the well problem as well as efforts to locate campers from all over West Michigan for participatior in the investigation study," he said. Lakewood teachers get 5 percent raise A Greenville woman received minor Injuries Monday after an accident in Woodland Township during a heavy rainstorm. Heavy rains blamed for accident on M-66 Monday J-Ad Graphics News Service WOODLAND TWP. - Heavy rainfall during a thunderstorm Monday morning is thought to be the cause of a one-car accident in which a Greenville woman was injured. Police said Kimberly Louise Lebel, 22, was apparently northbound on M-66 be­ tween Coats Grove and Davenport Roads during a heavy rain storm at about 8 a.m. when she struck a pool of water and lost control. Lebel's small sized pickup truck left the west side of the road and struck a tree at 2710 Clark Road on the driver's side. Barry County Sheriffs Deputy Tom Hildreth said Lebel complained of arm and knee pain. Lebel was transported to Pennock Hospital in Hastings by the Lake Odessa Ambulance where she was treated and re­ leased. Nc other information was available at press time Monday. The heavy rain fall also caused problems in other parts of the area, Hooding the inter­ section of Clark Road aad M-43, parts of King Road, Jordan Road, Brown Road and Martin Road. Marriage licenses announced Patrick Lecn ignatoski. Shelbyville and Nancy JoAnn Churgo. Shelbyville. Jay Michael Bourdo, Plainwell and Deanne Paula Courtney. Plainwell. Freddie Franklin Brown. Sr.. Bellevue and Kathleen Denise Wentworth, Bellevue. Victor Phillip Haas, Delton and JoAnn Greenman. Delton. Edward Veryl Cady, Benzonia and Amy Sue Mitchel, Hastings. Robert Allen Smart, Freeport and Ellen Marie Rairigh, Freeport. Tim Clifford Murphy, Delton and Robin Kay Bym, Delton. J-Ad Graphics News Service Lakewood School District instructors will receive a five-percent raise in each of the next two years, according to a newly settled two-year pact with the Lakewood Board of Education. Both sides ratified the contract Monday. "I'm real pleased with the time frame in which we were able settle this contract," said Board Personnel Committee Chairman Jean Chase. "The whole team did a great job and the five percent increase is a good settlement for the district" The pay hike boosts the base salary to $23,527 in the first year, while step 18 teachers with master's degrees will get $41,643, said Board of Education Chief Ne­ gotiator Steven L. Secor. "The terms of the contract are mutually beneficial to both parties," according to a joint news release. "Secor and Lakewood Education Association Chief Negotiator Robert Kruisenga were pleased with the pro­ cess of negotiations as well as the final out­ come." Secor said average pay increases in other districts are ranging between four and six percent Both sides began negotiations March 14, but after talks broke down April 30, bargaining began anew June 11 and a tentative agreement was reached June 19. Medical, dental and optical insurance through MESA will remain intact with no co-pay as in the previous contract. For the district, that cost translates into $381 per month for each of the 147 instructors. "The insurance increase is below five per­ cent which was shocking compared to how everything else is going up," said Secor. Contract language changes were made in the following areas: •Recognition clause - amended to include the school social worker and psychologist into the union. Currently they are Lakewood School District employees rather than Ionia Intermediate School District employees. •Personal and health leave - specifics clari­ fied on purposes for which leaves can be granted. •Curriculum - designates the curriculum coordinator as member and leader of district Curriculum Council. •Teaching duties - minor specifics on deal­ ing with certain students. •Class load - lowers maximum develop­ mental kindergarten class size from 25 to 23. The district can later add two more stu­ dents if needed but any beyond 25 in the class would have to be approved by the teacher and building representative and addi- tional aide time acquired. •Calendar - schedules high school and elementary school parent/teacher conferences for different days in lieu of running concur­ rently. Kniisenga could not be reach to comment on the ratified agreement Wednesday. "Steve Secor is a real asset to negotia­ tions," said Chase. "His expertise is mutu­ ally recognized by both sides." Meanwhile, the board's personnel com­ mittee continues to negotiate salary and ben­ efit issues with the Lakewood Educational Support Personnel Association. Both sides plan to meet Aug. 12, and Secor is hopeful a settlement can be reached by the start of school Aug. 26, he said. Habitat topic at First Friday lunch Some people in Barry County have noth­ ing to call 'home sweet home' except for their cars or rooms they’ve doubled up in with relatives. Local housing problems and the efforts being made by the county's Habitat for Hu­ manity chapter will be the topic at the Aug. 2 First Friday Lunch and Learn session at noon. Patricia Wagner, local executive director of Habitat, and her husband, Lynn, who serves on the Habitat Board and the chapter's Family Selection Committee, will be the speakers. The First Friday program, sponsored by the County Democratic Committee, is free and open to the public. The forum is held at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, 328 S. Jefferson St. in Hastings. Those attending may bring their own lunch. The Democrats will furnish coffee and tea. Patricia and Lynn Wagner �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 25. 1991 Revolutionary War Encampment brings history alive Bowens Mill was the perfect spot to set up camp to show how those in Colonial times lived. The women run their spinning wheels and tat while the men discuss the progress of the Revolutionary War. Bowens Mills turned into a Revolutionary War Encampment over last weekend, complete with rows of tents depicting camp life, milita y drills, colorful uniforms of many different origins and pitched battles. White smoke billowed from muzzleloaders, rifles and cannons firing black powder, with the mock battles bringing warfare from long ago to life. _ Legal Notices BARRY TOWNSHIP REGULAR MEETING July 2, 1991 Meeting colled to order at 7:30 p.m. All board members present Approved minutes Reported outcome of Gull Lake Public Access Will have Public Hearing on Truth In Taxation Approved resolution for blacktopping Gilkey Lake Rd. Bills read and approved in amount of $13,903.13 plus payrolls Meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Asserted to by: Lois Bromley, Clerk William B. Wooer, Supervisor (7/25) SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD July 10. 1991 Reports of Committees presented. Department of Natural Resources issued permits to Robert Barnes, Gerald Smith and Lawrence Zeno to construct seawalls at Fine Lake. Motion approved to appoint Trustee Strickland to check on request of Ronald Heath to rezone propetty in Section 16. Approved motion to renew contract with Hastings Sanitary Service for Transfer Station. Approved vouchers in amount of $37,387.23. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Stevens w. (7/25) ------ «. . L.„ Colonial women race onto the "battlefield" to tend to the "injured" during the mock batt'e staged between soldiers loyal to King George, and the Continental Army. — PART-TIME — $100 REWARD FOR ANY BASEMENT WE CANT DRV UP 891*9239 795*7803 Plant Location 2290 N. Patterton Rd. Middleville, Mich. 49333 Secretarial Job I Downtown Hastings, 2 or 3 days a week. Send resume to ... AD NO. 547 I 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box 188 ' Hastings, Michigan 49058 • Notice • ABSENTEE BALLOTS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP SPECIAL ELECTION .3 MILLS FOR LIBRARY AUGUST 6, 1991 Available at Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michi­ gan. Call or write for application for absentee ballot. Final application date August 3, 1991, 2:00 p.m. Phyllis Fuller, Clerk Rutland Charter Township Phone: 616-948-2194' WE REPLACE Thermopane insulated Class for Patio Doors and All Types of windows ... Screens • Storm Windows and Doors • Auto Class • Olympian Replacement windows • custom Bathroom Mirrors installed also STOP IN AND SEE US FOR All YOUR WINDOW NEEDS BURKEY 218 N. Jefferson St. sales & HASTINGS Service (616) 945-5085 OLVERINE PAVING, Inc. • WANTED • Full-time Experienced BARTENDER For Evening • Apply at... County Seat 128 S. JEFFERSON, HASTINGS Position Vacancy The Hastings Area School System is accepting applications for the position of a school year secretary in the Adult/Community Education Office. Apply to: Mr. Nelson Allen, Business Manager Hastings Area School System 232 W. Grand St. Hastings, MI 49058 The successful applicant must have good secretarial skills and be familiar with the func­ tions and operations of a computer. The application deadline is 12 o'clock noon. July 29, 1991. The Hastings Area School System is an equal opportunity employer. IrNS / LPNS fl Needed for day and afternoon ■ shifts. Please contact Char ■ Rentz at Tendercare, 945-9564 ■ or apply in person at... I Tendercare Hastings | 240 NORTH ST. — HASTINGS, Ml June Romero portrays life In the Campeau Company of Detroit camp set up at Bowens Mill last weekend. From Port Huron, June makes nets the same was it was done around 1776. Historical Society meeting to focus on upcoming quilt show at Bowens Mills by Mike Hook Though plans by the Barry County Historical Society and Historic Bowens Mills are under way for their second annual quilt show, they invite anyone interested in the event to attend their next meeting. The meeting will be held Monday, July 29, at 7 p.m., at Bowens Mills, 11691 Bowens Mills Road, in Yankee Springs Township, two miles north of the Yankee Springs State Park entrance. The second annual quilt show is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 21 and 22, at Historic Bowens Mills. The event will be the first of several “It’s Cicer Time Festival” weekends at the mill, which will run until the end of October. The show will be similar to last year. The quilts will be displayed, catalogued and photographed by the society for a record of quilts existing in Barry County. The show also will allow those interested to enter their quilts in different categories, to win prizes. Last year, proceeds from gate admissions to the quilt show allowed Bowens Mills to install a cement foundation. This year’s proceeds will permit a water-powered wheel to be in­ stalled, at the 1864 mill, a Michigan Historical site. “We are looking to have an even bigger and larger quilt show this year," says chairwoman Jane Barlow. “We’d like to get everyone in­ terested in being involved with our quilt show, to come to our meeting, and share their ideas. I’m sure a lot of people might have some good suggestions for this fun event." Both groups are non-profit organizations. PRIMARY ELECTION NOTICE TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS, FOURTH WARD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PRIMARY ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON: TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 1991 FOR FOURTH WARD ONLY OFFICE TO BE VOTED: FOURTH WARD ALDERMAN PLACE OF ELECTION: HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL WEST GYM S. PARK ST. The polls for said election will be open from 7:00 o'clock a.m., and re­ main open until 8:00 o'clock p.m., of the same Election Day.’ This notice given pursuant to 168.653 Section 653a of the Election Law. Dated: July 25, 1991 SHARON VICKERY HASTINGS CITY CLERK �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 25, 1991 — Page 5 Woodland News by Catherine Lucas Bonnie Eckman Bolle, daughter cf Don and Adie Eckman, her husband. Larry, and children Joshua and Jessica. hcve been in Michigan for five weeks. They began their return trip to Jakarta. Indonesia, where both leach Saturday morning. They will spend one week in Japan with friends while en route. On Saturday afternoon, Jack and Karen Eckman arrived in Woodland from Ten­ nessee. They will spend two weeks at his parents’ home before returning to their jobs at the Saturn plant. Attendance at Lakewood United Methodist Church was very small on Sunday as a great many of the families were at family camp at Six Lakes near Lakeview. There were. 73 campers from Lakewood over the weekend and 79 for the Sunday morning service at which Kathy Smith gave a message. The ser­ vice was in the camp pavilion. Among the Lakewood families at the camp were the Raymond Daltons, Jim Stowells, Perry Strimbacks; Paul Piersons, the Senior Piersons, Jo McClintocks. Tom Doyles, Mazureks, Dave Mattices, Jeff Stalters, Ken­ dal Smiths, Curtis Allens, Dave Hummel and Ford and Orpha Enz. Ford and Orpha Enz received the camping award because they have only missed one year since Lakewood Evangelical (one of the chur­ ches that united to become Lakewood United Methodist) started to hold a family camp one weekend each summer in the early 1960s. The Evangelical Church opened the camp about that time. A sudden storm Monday dropped four in­ ches oi* rain on the northern edge of Woodland Township. Township Supervisor Doug MacKenzic made an inspection of township roads after the storm and reported it had caus­ ed some road washing and water was standing on Woodland Road north of the village limits and some other roads but there was not widespread damage. Mardellc Bates is now home from Blodgett Hospital where she had surgery last week. Woodland Lions Club will hold a steak din­ ner in Herald Classic Memorial Park Saturday afternoon from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance so the proper number of steaks can be provided. Harold Stannard, Ward Pierce, Art Meade and all other Woodland Lions will have tickets until late in the week. The annual Wonderlick reunion was held at Brodbeck Pond Sunday afternoon. Bill Brodbeck's grandmother Brodbeck was a Wonderlick. There v'ere 62 people at the pic­ nic and five gallons of homemade ice cream was cranked by the men. The remainder of the meal was potluck, and Margaret Brodbeck said lots of people brought chicken. Relatives came from Kentucky, Indiana and all over Michigan. Among the local Wondcriick descendents who attended the reunion were Carolyn and Lloyd Brecheisen, Richard and Mildred Brodbeck, Larry and Marie and Chense Brodbeck, Paul Brodbeck, Linden Fischer and family, Esther and Barry McDiarmid, Abraham Brodbeck and family, the Roger Wilson family and three Brecheisen daughters with their families. Zion Lutheran Church held a semi-annual business meeting after church Sunday after- Legal Notices STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PiMfcation Notice Deceased Estate STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY ineMcanoft ana Notice or neanng File No. 91-20629-SE ESTATE OF GERALDINE PRICE, Deceased. Social Security No. 385-14-4553 TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS: Your Interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On August 12. 1991 at 10:00 a.m.. In the probate courtroom, Hastings, Michigan, before Honorable Richard H. Show. Judge of Pro­ bate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Raymomd R. Price requesting that he be appointed personal representative of the Estate of Geraldine Price, who lived at 1989 Mathison Rood. Hostings. Ml 49058. and who died on June 26. 1989; re­ questing that the heirs at law of the decedent be determined. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the stae will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within four months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. July 18. 1991 David A. Dimmers (PI2793) DIMMERS & MCPHILLIPS 221 South Broodway Hastings. Ml 49058 616/945-9596 Raymond R. Price 1989 Mathison Rood Hostings, Ml 49058 (7/25) File No. 91-20638-NC In the matter of Martha Marie Lyons TAKE NOTICE: On August 12, 1991 at 3:00 p.m.. In the probate courtroom, Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of Martha Marie Lyons to Martha Marie Anderson. The change of name is not sought for fraudulent 'ntent. July 22. 1991 Martha Marie Lyons 1333 South Jefferson Hastings, Ml 49058 (616)948-2127 (7/25) noon. They voted to buy the needed new fur­ nace, and if available funds are not enough, permission was given to th- church board to borrow sufficient additional money to finish the project. Barbara and Willis Dalton celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception at Kilpatrick United Brethren Church Sunday afternoon. Their daughter, Sharon Dalton Halladay, her husband, Paul, and daughter, Kimberly, had ailived on July 13 and helped prepare and host the reception. Kimberly. 17. had met her parents at the Detroit airport as they came from Wappingers Falls, New York, which is near the Connec­ ticut border. Kimberly had spent two weeks at z Summit Youth Ministry Camp in Colorado Springs, which is sponsored by the Jim Dob­ son Ministry. Karrie Halladay had been with the Daltons all summer. Both girls will return to New York with their parents this week. The eldest Halladay daughter, Kristen, at­ tends Michigan State University, but had returned to New York and a summer job and was unable to attend the anniversary celebration. The Daltons’ other daughter, Connie Arthur Lee Benedict TENDER CARE 240 North St. Hastings, MI 49058 EXPERIENCED COOK Part Time 32 Hours Every Two Weeks PENNOCK HOSPITAL is currently seeking a part­ time cook with institutional experience. Candidates must also be able to read and perform simple math calculations, follow Instructions, exhibit a pleasant and professional manner, and must possess good Interpersonal skills. Please submit applicaton to: Human Resources Department PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 West Green Street Hastings, MI 49058 Synopsis of Minutes HOPE TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING July 8, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. Pledge to ths Flog. All officers present. Nine citizens and guests. June 10 and 18 Minutes approved as well as July Agenda. Received Treasurers report and all Cor­ respondence and Committee Reports. Approved payment of all listed bills. Received notification of DNR permit for Ira Peake to construct access rood In Sec. 4; and ex­ tension of permit for Maurice Benton In Sec. 29. Approved agreement with Hastings Sanitary Service to operate the Barry Township Transfer Station at cost of $2,500 for Hope Township. Approved paying $5,266.86 In invoices for Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System Approved contract with Sax-on and new Cemetery Rules and Regulations and Charges. DNR permit for Lakeside Mobile Home Park transferred to Roydon B. Cooper. Approved Truth in Taxation Resolution of an ad­ ditional rate of .2457 mills, for total Township millage of 2.8416. Tabled Ordinance for Kingsbury Rood alona Shallow Lake. * Approved Construction Agreement for Stevens Wooded Acres (No. 1 and No. 3) rood. Approved First National Bank of Escanaba as registrar and paying agent for Stevens Wooded Acres Bond issue. Michael Clpolla hired as Assistant to Assessor. Will seek cost estimate for paving parking area with cement. Approved 1 % above the average rate of interest of Stevens Wooded Acres bond. Adopted amendments with alternations to Township Zoning Ordinance and adopted Zoning Mop as recommended by Planning Commission. Adjournment 12:17 a.m. Shirley R. Case, Clerk Attested to by: Patricia I. Suker, Supervisor (7/25) f PREMIUM CUSTOM DENTURES COMPLETE DENTURE Personal • Professional • Progressive IMMEDIATE DENTURE UPr ER DENTURE PAR.IAL DENTURE Nurse Aide Classes will be starting... AUGUST 5th Apply in person between 9:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Tender Care 240 EAST NORTH HASTINGS. MICHIGAN 49058 *695 *425 •395 I *425 •All teeth and material* used nreet the high standards set by the American Dental Ass n •Our on premises lab provides individual A efficient service. •Free denture consultation 4 examination. (616) 455-0810 1 *1.0. Himebaugh DDS •0.0 White DOS *G. Moncewict DOS ) BELLEVUE, FLORIDA - Arthur Lee Bene­ dict, 52 of Bellevue, Florida and formerly of Hastings, passed away Monday, July 22,1991 at V.A. Medical Center in Ann Arbor. Mr. Benedict was born on May 20, 1939 in Hastings, the son of Robert and Bulah (Stemaman) Benedict He was raised in the Hastings area and attended schools there. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. He was employed as a well driller most ofhis working life. Owned and operated the former Lancaster-Benedict Well Drilling Company in Hastings for about six years. Mr. Benedict is survived by a daughter, Billie Jo Brown of Bellevue, Florida; two sons, Tony Benedict of Elkhart, Indiana, Scott Bene­ dict of Florida; two sisters, Shirley Lawhead of Battle Creek, Virginia Benedict of Hastings; three brothers, Charles Benedict, Edward Benedict and Kenneth Benedict all of Hastings. Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 26 at Fl Custer National Cemetery in Battle Creek with Military Honors. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Ale No. 91-20633-NC In the matter of Amy Lee James Social Security Number 386-84-8377 TAKE NOTICE: On August 12. 1991 at 4:00 p.m.. In the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the Petition for Change of Name from Amy Lee James to Amy Lee Ryan. July 19. 1991 Amy Lee James 7955 Guernsey Lake Rood Delton, Ml 49046 (616)623-5428 (7/25) Challenging position for a RN with ex­ cellent clinical skills. Would report to the Director of Nursing. Excellent salary and benefits. Please contact Maureen Leahy for a con­ fidential interview or send resume to ... She is the great-ereat-granddBughter cf Epnram Lucas who came to Carlton Township at the age of two in 1855 and spent his entire lifetime building with brick and other materials around Woodland. Many of his buildings still survive in the township. He is mentioned several times in Woodland history records including an infamous incident that occured during the digging of a well at the Woodland Methodist parsonage. Annua •« « conrana and <an« mn«ic by Handel, Hugo Wolf, Puccinni, ClaudeMichel Schoenberg and Alan Menken. She will continue her music studies at Western Michigan University this fall. While at Lans­ ing City College, Anessa has sung the lead in several college musical productions. Obituaries, continued ( STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PubBcation and Notice of Hearing ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING Groendyk, of Grand Rapids and her daughters. Theresa and Melissa, arJ Gary Dalton also hosted the event. Zion Lutheran Church is planning a 135th anniversary party to be held next Sunday. July 28 in the afternoon. There will be a pig roast and a potluck as well as a program. Cathy Lucas attended a recital by Anessa Thompson at Dart Auditorium at Lansing City College Sunday afternoon. Anessa is the oldest daughter of Gerry and Mary Thompson ot Grand Ledge and the granddaughter of Ed­ ward and Evelyn Thompson who lived in Sun­ field for many years. Edward Thompson was the Sunfield postmaster and later in Lake Odessa. Anessa also is the great­ granddaughter of Lawrence Lucas and Grace Mead Lucas who were life-long residents of the area. A vanishing breed... This 1975 Chrysler state police patrol car was on display at the Barry County Fair. Boasting a 400 cubic inch engine that generated 240 horespower, the car reached a top speed of 122 m.p.h. Troopers are now using 1991 Caprice Classics. for Banner Classifieds Cail...948-8051 DIRECTOR OF NURSING ^At. Stack Insurance Agency, Inc. 128 W. Mill St., Hastings 616-945-9568 Take on a New Challenge! Apply for the director of nursing1 position at Tender Care - Hastings. Must be a RN with long term care and management ex­ perience preferred. Excellent wage and benefit package. Contact Maureen Leahy for a confiden­ tial interview or send resume to ... We’re only silent until you need us for: Homeowners • Fannownen • AutomoWe • BusneM and Corntoerdal • Boatownen and Yacht • Wocfcen' Comp Insurance. Hastings Mutual Insurance Company TENDER CARE 240 North Street Hastings, MI 49058 We’re only silent untH you need us. THE NO CHARGE CHARGE CARDS You charge with them and we don't charge for them. There is no annual fee on our MASTERCARD or VISA. Around the town or around the world - your Hastings City Bank MASTERCARD or VISA is your passport to worldwide credit. Give us a call or stop by any Hastings City Bank Office for an application. (flip Bank 2330 44th St., S.E., — MEMBER FDIC — Hastings Middleville Bellevue Nashville Caledonia Wayland 945-2401 795-3338 763-9418 852-0790 891-0010 792-6201 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 25, 1991 Q__________ NASHVILLE - John W. Gordenski, 74 of 7310Thornapple Lake Road, Nashville, passed away Sunday, July 21, 1991 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Gordenski was bom on July 7, 1917 in Erie, Pennsylvania. He was raised in Erie. In 1939-40 he was a champion motorcycle racer in New York. He was a sergeant in the Air Force during World War II and was awarded commendations for several of his inventions used for military equipment. He was married to Della Ripson 51 years ago in New York State. The couple came to the Nashvil’e/Vermontville area in 1948. Begin­ ning in his teens, he was a race car mechanic and built engines for National and World Race Car Champions in 1959, he was named "Mechanic of the Year” at the Indianapolis 500. He was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 1987. He owned and operated Johnnies Pit Stop Bar in Nashville from 1973-80. He was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge and American Motorcycle Association Veterans. He was an avid bowler and at one time took second place in the Michigan FroAm Bowling Tournament He was also a carpenter and enjoyed telling stories. Mr. Gordenski is survived by his wife, Della; sons and daughters-in-law, Jon Jay and Earleen of Hastings, Hal and Ann of Nashville, Cam Gordenski of Chicago; daughter and son-in­ law, Bonnie and Roy Baker of Union City, California; grandchildren, Tay, Justin, Trent Tara, Cheyene, Cam n, Capri, Johnie. He was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters. Private graveside services were held Wednesday, July 24 at Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to John Gordenski Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home. ATTEND SEMES Hastings Area ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH Part of the Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the midwest. 2415 McCann Rd., Ir­ ving. Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sunday 10:00 a.m. Holy Commu­ nion; 5 p.m. Evening Prayer. 1928 Book of Common prayer used at all services. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 17)6 North Broad­ way. James Leitzman Pastor. Sun­ day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday S.-hool Hour, 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Cotant, choir director. Sunday morning 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.. Morning Worship; 4:45 p.m., Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m., Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St., Michael Anton, Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday, July 28 - 8:00 Family Worship; 9: 15 Church Schoo! (all ages); 10: 30 Family Worship. AAL Branch. Thursday. July 25 - 6:30 Softball; 8:00 AA. Saturday, July 27 - 8:00 NA. Monday, July 29 6:00 Poe. Par. Tuesday. July 30 6:30 Softball; 7:30 Step. Supp. H ASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road, Hastings, Michigan, James A. Campbell, Pastor. Sunda" School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7: 00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson Father Leon Pohl, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8: 00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confes­ sions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. Edward Dillon John W. Gordenski Robert E Harper GUN LAKE - Robert E. Harper, 70 of Gun Lake, passed away Satur­ day, July 20, 1991 at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo. Mr. Harper was born December 24, 1920 at Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo, the son of the late Frank and Eunice (Ellsworth) Harper. He graduated in 1940 from Delton High School. He played in the school band. He was married to Darlene Drumhiller on November 28, 1963 in Belvidere, Illinois. In his early years he worked in the tire industry and as an electrician. Later he was a car sales­ man for Dewey’s Car Palace in Delton and Dick McKibben Car Sales in Yankee Springs. He also worked at White Products in Middleville. He collected antique gas engines and was a member of many engine clubs. He was instru­ mental in organizing the Gun Lake Lions Club. 1 le served as Orangeville Township Supervisor from 1976 to 1981. He was Deputy Township Clerk from 1983 to the present time. From 1981 to 1983 he was Superintendent of Purchasing and Maintenance at the Gun Lake Sewer Authority and active on the Board of Review. He was a past president of White Products Credit Union and a member of the Barbershoppers. Mr. Harper is survived by his wife, Darlene; his son, John Robert Harper, grandson, John Robert Jr., both of Ashville, North Carolina; one cousin, James E. Harper of Plainwell; special friends, Carl and Arliss Sheerin and many other dear friends. He was preceded in death by a step son, Ed Drumhiller. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 24 at the Marshall-Gren Funeral Home, Plain­ well with Pastor Dan Bowman officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Orangeville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wayland Area Ambulance, American Cancer Sopciety or the charity of one’s choice. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings, Michigan, G. Kent Keller, Pastor. Eileen Higbee, Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday - 9:30 Morn­ ing Worship Service. Nursery pro­ vided. Broadcast of this service over WBCH AM and FM. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 Terry Lane (at Starr School Road). Philip R. Colburn, Pastor. Church phone number is 945-2170, if no answer call 945-3355. Saturday ser­ vices are: Sabbath School at 9:20 a.m. (for all ages), and Worship Service at 11:00 a.m. Sixty-nine children enjoyed our July 14-19 Vacation Bible School. Each of those children and their families are invited to enjoy all the other ser­ vices of our church. Prayer Meeting this Tuesday, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Camp AuSable Summer Camps continue: July 28 - August 4:- 8 & 9 Year Olds Camp; August 4-11: Aquatics, ATV's Senior Citizens, and Youth Horse Trail Camps; August 11-18: • Blind & Gymnastics Camps. Our Community Service Center, 502 E. Green Street, ix open to the public on Monday and Wednesday, 9-12 noon. To make sure your needs are met, please call 945-2361 for an ap­ pointment for clothing. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, (The Bible Church) Bring Your Bible. 600 Powell Road, 1 mile East of Hastings. Our Motto: "The Bible, the whole Bi­ ble, and nothing but the Bible". Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Morning Wonhip, 10:30 a.m. Thursday 7:30 prayer meeting and softball for the youth. Pastor Emeritus, Rus Sarver. Phone 941-9224. Every Sunday is Friend­ ship Day. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church Street. Philip L. Brown, Pastor. Church phone: 616/945-9574. Summer Sunday Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. (nursery attendant). Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship service over WBCH AM/FM at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Narcotics Anonymous 12:00 Noon. Wednesdays Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursdays Bazaar Workshop Cay Peny home 9:00 a.m. Saturdays Co-Dependents Anonymous 9:00 am. July 25 & 26 - Barry County Habitat for Humanity Yard Sale, 124 Manor Drive, Middleville - all donations and shoppers welcome. July 29 thru Aug. 1 - Vacation Bible School 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. - all children kindergarten thru sixth «™de invited. Aug. 4 thru 10 Barry County Habitat for Humanity hosting traveling work camp co finish remodeling Nashville house. Aug. 9, 10. 11 - Church Family Camp. . Tues., .... ..... Aug. „ 13 - ... NiNooners picnic. Fish Hatchery Part, 12:00 noon. Wed., Aug. 14 Missionary“ Program, with George Gish, Unit. Meth. Missionary to Japan, 7:00 p.m. - public invited. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Robert Kersten. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974. Worship Services — Sunday, 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. 4-H meets Mondays, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesdays, 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers. 801 Barber Rd., Hastings. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD, 502 E. Bond, Hastings. Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. 948-2529. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser­ vice — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings, Michigan 948-8004. James R. Barrett, Asst. Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service, Jr. Church up to 4th Crade; 6:00, Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7:00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman MOST HOLY ROSARY Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Prycr CHURCH, 314 E. Main St., Mid­ meeting; 8:15 p.m., Adult Choir dleville, Ml. Phone 765-3073. pracice. Traditional Latin Mass 4:30 p.m. every Sunday. Confession and Rosary 4:15 p.m. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hosting* and Lak* Od«**a WREN FUNERAL HOME Middleville Area Delton Area OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK CATHOLIC CHURCH. 6547 Lacey Rd.. Lacey. Mass: Sunday 8:30 a.m. ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC .CHURCH, 11252 Fiona ... _Rd.. ___ Delton. Masses: Saturday. 5:00 p.m., Sunday. II a.m Hailing* H-FXFMB’HCORPCSATCD NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER BOSLEY PHARMACY HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hotting*. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. CIJURCH Or UOD, 7tb DAY. Banfieid, Michigan. Services 10 a.m. each Saturday Call 671-4100. or Box ’.J, Bedford. Mich. 49020 CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd., 8 mi. S , Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service ai 6: 00 p.m.- Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Satur­ day Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. DANIA, FLORIDA - Edward Dillon, 34 of Dania, Florida passed away Monday, July 22, 1991 in Ionia from accidental injuries. Mr. Dillon was bom July 4, 1957 in Ft. Mamouth, New Jersey, the son of John and Martha (McGowan) Dillon. He attended school in New Jersey. He was married to Roberta Marston January 9,1984 in Dania, Florida. He was employed by the Deggeller Fair attractions for the past 12 years. Mr. Dillon is survived by his wife, Roberta, a daughter, Jennifer Adrienne Dillon; his parents, John and Martha Dillon of Sierra Vista, California; three brothers, Robert of Thousand Oaks, California, John of Long Beach, California and Larry of Myers Flatt, California; one sister, Kathleen Ogden of Redway, California. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 26 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Visitation will be Friday, July 26 from 9:00 a.m. until time of the service. James W. Wilkinson J HASTINGS - James W. Wilkinson, 91 of 702 South Benton Street, Hastings, passed away Monday, July 22,1991 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Wilkinson was bom on September 21, 1899 in England, tne son of James and Elizabeth Wilkinson. He came to the United States and Worcester, Massachusetts in 1907 and attended schools there. He was a Veteran of World War I serving in the United States Army. He was married to Mildred G. Morgan on March 24,1922. Came to Hastings in 1944 and has resided in the community since that time except for a period of eight years in Stuart, Florida. He was employed at Hastings Manufactur­ ing Company for 22 years, retiring in 1966 as vice president in charge of oil filters. He was the original designer of the Standard Oil Filter for the company. Prior to joining Hastings he designed and developed the Fram Oil Filter for the Fram Oil Filter Company while in Hastings he designed and served as consultant for the First Presbyterian Church in the construction of the Leason Sharpe Hall. He was a member of Worcester, Massa­ chusetts Masonic Lodge, V.F.W. Post in Stuart, Florida. Mr. Wilkinson is survived by daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Betty) Thomas and Mrs. Robert (Lois) Shaltis of Hastings; nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred on April 14,1990 and also by a grandson, William Morgan Thomas in 1976. Funeral services Wire held Wednesday, July 24 at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Willard H. Curtis officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery with full military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Leo P. Goris HOUGHTON LAKE - Leo P. Goris, 90, of Houghton Lake and formerly of Nashville passed away Wednesday, July 17, 1991 at Mercy Hospital, Grayling. Mr. Goris was bom on January 9, 1901 in Buffalo, New York, the son of Joseph and Mary (Kriegbaum) Goris. He attended Catholic School in Buffalo and as a teenager moved to the Concord area in Jackson Countv where he fanned most of his life. He was married to Lulu Johnson on January 18, 1924 in lhe Jackson area. He retired from fanning and moved to the Houghton Lake area and also to the NashvilleVermontville area for a short time. He attended SL Cyril Catholic Church in Nashville and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mr. Goris is survived by his brother, Anthony Goris of Prudenville; sisters, Cecelia Horey of Jackson, and Frances Lang of Houghton Lake; step sons, Walter Johnson and Lewdlyn Johnson both of Jackson and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Lulu; brothers Charles , Frank and Joe. Mass of Christian burial was held Friday, July 19, at St. Cyril Catholic Church, Nashville with Reverend Charles Fischer officiating. Burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Vermontville Cemetery Association. Q Joseph M. Bland j NASHVILLE - Joseph M. Bland, 77 of 807 East Washington Street, Nashville passed away Friday, July 19, 1991 at Hayes Green­ Beach Hospital, Charlotte. Mr. Bland was bom December 12, 1913 in Fairoaks, Arkansas, the son of Sylvester and Bell Bland. He was raised in Fairoaks and attended school there. He lived in Charlotte 25 years before coming to Nashville 20 years ago. He was married to Doris Reynolds June 2, 1971 >n Graitf Ledge. He worked if. tiic umber industry most of his life as a timber buyer. Mr. Bland is survived by his wife, Doris; sons and daughters-in-law, Tom and Kay Reynolds of Madison, Tennessee, John and Mary Reynolds of Charlotte; daughter and son­ in-law, Claudia and Bill Thompson of Nashvil­ le; grandchildren, Karen, Tom, Derrick, John­ ny, David, ineresa, Sara, Biiiy, Kane and a nephew, Joy Leach. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Colemand, Willis, Jim, Dave and William and a sister, Ivy. Funeral services were held Monday, July 22 at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville with Reverend Robert Taylur officiating. Bunal was in Lakeview Cemet'rMemorial contributions may be made u the Joseph Bland Memorial Fund. Glycene L, Hine_______j HASTINGS - Glycene L. Hine, 86 of 340 Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, passed away Thursday, July 18, 1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Hine was bora January 19, 1905 in Grand Ledge, the daughter of George and Lena (Ginter) Mulhollan. She was raised in the Grand Ledge area and attended schools there. She was married to Claire Hine November 1, 1928. She lived in Grand Ledge, Charlotte, Grand Rapids in 1944, coming to Hastings in 1969. She returned to Grand Rapids in 1975 and back to Hastings in 1976. Mrs. Hine is survived by a son, Douglas Hine of Clearwater, Horida, a son, Larry Hine of Landisburg, Pennsylvania; two grandchil­ dren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claire in May of 1976. Funeral service were held Saturday, July 20 at the Oakwood Cemetery in Grand Ledge. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Commission of Aging. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. ( Hilda M. "Peg'’Stevens ) HASTINGS - Hilda M. “Peg” Stevens, 71 of 1536 North East Street, Hastings, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 1991 at Tendercare of Hastings. Mrs. Stevens was bom on July 11, 1920 at Ciystal City, Missouri, the daugther of Edward and Lucinda (Boyd) Mooney. She came to Hastings in 1950 from Ottawa, Illinois. She was married to Donald W. Stevens on February 29, 1940. Mrs. Stevens was employed at the Old Orchard Industries of Hastings for six and a half years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hastings. Mrs. Stevens is survived by her husband, Donald; daughter, Mrs. Donald (Donna) Wall of Cloverdale; three sons and daughters-inlaw, Dennis and Glenda Stevens, Earl and Joyce Stevens, all of Hastings and Robert and Lori Stevens of Battle Creek; 11 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; one sister, Edna Nelson of Ottawa, Illinois; one brother, William Mooney of Ottawa, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Ida May Bemadi; brother, Earl Mooney. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 26, at Hastings First Baptist Church with Pastor Doug Huntington officiat­ ing. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, July 25 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Wren Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Q___ ( at her present address. She was married to Richard J. Bishop on August 26, 1938. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Bishop is survived by two daughters, Sue Smith of Nashville, Jean Steeby of Free­ port; two sons, Herbert Bishop of Nashville, Richard Bishop of Hastings; 15 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard in May 1987; sisters, Neva Tate and Vesta Harthy; brother, Rex Reid and a grand­ son, Thomas Bishop. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 25 at lhe Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Lester DeGroot officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation. ( CLARKSVILLE - Dorothy E. Thomas, 81 of 9328 Nash Highway, Clarksville and formerly of Flushing passed away Monday, July 22, 1991 at the Ionia County Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Thomas was bom January 29, 1910 in Flint, the daughter of Fred and Cassie (Hamil­ ton) Winn. She attended school in Flint She was married to Willie R. Thomas in 1936. He preceded her in death in 1971. She lived in Flushing most of her life, moving to the Clarksville area in 1972. Mrs. Thomas is survived by two daughters, Geraldine Leineke of Clarksville and Betty Anker of Lake Orion; two sons, William Wilson of Seattle, Washington and Robert Wilson of Rochester; 21 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; two sisters, Grace Reynolds of Burton and Grace Wilson of Flint She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Ralph Winn and James Winn. Graveside services were held Wednesday, July 24 at ths family lot in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose. (Deborah Gammage j HOWELL - Deborah Ritchie Gammage, 33 of Howell and formerly of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, July 23,1991 in Howell after a long illness. Mrs. Gammage was bora on April 26, 1958 in Battle Creek. Deborah received her Bachelor of Arts in Finance and her Masters in Business Administration from the University of Minnesota. She was employed at Ford Motor Company in Detroit as a Financial Analyst for the past four years. Before her career in finance she worked as a travel agent in the Lansing area. Mrs. Gammage is survived by her husband, Mark of Howell; father and mother, Lyle and Leona Ritchie of Dowling; brother Gordon Ritchie of Marion, Indiana; half-brothers, James Owens of Beaver Island and Ronald Owens of Grand Haven. Memorial services will be held 4:00 p.m. Thursday, July 25 at the Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church, Charlotte. The family will receive friends following the service at a reception held at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Oncology Ward at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Ypsilanti, Michigan in care of the family in memory of Deborah. Arrangements were made by the GorslineRunciman East Chapel. East Lansing. (Willard J. Sneary) CLARKSVILLE • Willard J. Sneary, 73 of Morrison Lake, Clarksville passed away Tues­ day, July 16, 1991 at his residence. Mr. Sneary was born July 18,1919 in Lima, Ohio the son of Simon and Velma (McCrimon) Sneary. He graduated from Elida Ohio High School in 1936 He was a Social Worker for the State of Michigan for several years, retiring in 1979. Mr. Sneary is survived by one son Michael Sneary of Rockford; two sisters, Violet Murry of Lansing and Edith Brenemer uf Florida. No funeral services will be held. Arrangements were made by the Koops Tuneral Chapel, Clarksville. Robert Charles Elliget j BALDWIN - Robert Charles Elliget, 70 of Bladwin and formerly of Hastings passed away Wednesday, July 17, 1991 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr. Elliget was bom December 18,1920 in Sturgis, the son of William and Nellie (Drake) Elliget. He was raised in the Coldwater area and attended schools there. He graduated from Coldwater High School. He was a Veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army. He came to Hastings in 1962. He was married to Frances V. Lamb July 13, 1956. He was employed at Coldwater Brass Company, Eaton’s in Marshall, Union City Trailer Manufacturing Company and Hastings Manufacturing Company for 20 years, retiring in 1983 and moved to Baldwin. He was a member of the Hasitngs F&AM #52 and was a Past Master, Past Worthy Patron of Hastings O.E.S. #7 and Baldwin V.F.W. Post #5315. Mr. Elliget is survived by his wife, Frances (Fran); step daughter, Mrs. David (Linda) Ganka of Battle Creek; three step grandchil­ dren; three step great grandchildren; two brothers, Joseph Elliget and Richard Elliget, both of Arizona. He was preceded in death by his parents and four sisters. Funeral services war held Monday, July 22 at the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings with Reverend Dale Ostems and Hastings F&AM #52 officiating. Eastern Star services were held Sunday, July 21 at lhe funeral home chapel. Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery in Girard with Military Honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the Baldwin V.F.W. Post #5313. ( Dorothy E Thomas ) Phyllis L. Bishop FREEPORT - Phyllis L. Bishop. 71 of 6775 Usbome Road, Freeport, passed away Tues­ day, Julv z3, 1991 at her residence. Mrs 1'shop was bom on November 26, 19” .»* Hastings, the daughter of Charles and Virgie (Bidelman) Reid. She was a life long Hastings area resident and attended Hastings schools. She has resided for the past four years CharlesR. “Bob”Cote ) WELLSTON - Charles R. "Bob" Cole, 71 of Wellston and formerly of Hastings passed away Wednesday, July 17,1991 at the home of his daughter in Hastings. Mr. Cole was bom August 26,1919 in Hast­ ings, lhe son of William and Lena (Mead) Cole. He was raised in the Woodland area and attended schools there. He was a Veteran of World War II serving in the Army Air Corps and also was a P.O.W. during the war period. He lived most of his life in Barry County, retir­ ing to Wellston in 1981. He was married to Edith M. Tietjens July 17, 1962. His employment included: farming as a young man, construction work, and 29 yearr for the Barry County Road Commission, retir­ ing in 1981. Mr. Cole is survived by his wife. Edith; two daughters, Carolyn Sims of West Virginia and Bethany Huss of Hastings; two sons, Michael Beebe of Nevada and Elmer Beebe of Alaska; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, William Frederick Cole in September 1986. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 20,1991 at the Fuller Cemetery with Reverend Donald Brail and Mr. Robert Mallison officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Samaritan Hospice of Barry County. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. FOUNTAIN - Alice M. Karcher, 74 of Fountain and formerly of Middleville passed away Wednesday, July 17, 1991 at Memorial Medical Center, Ludington. Mrs. Karcher was bom January 27, 1917 in Tula, the daughter of Edward and Anna (La Page) Taylor. She was married to George Karcher April 1, 1933. Mrs. Karcher is survived by her husband, George Karcher; a daughter, Gloria B. Lewis of Fountain; three grandsons, Jack and Linda Lewis of Fountain, Steven and Denise Lewis, James Lewis, all of Middleville; one great grandson; three great granddaughters; one brother, Russel! (Betty) Taylor of Caledonia; two sisters, Edith Albeck of Pinconning and Hattie Howett of North Dakota. She was preceded in death by a son George Karcher Jr., June 5, 1958. Graveside services were held Sunday, July 21 at lhe Mt. Hope Cemetery, MiddlevUle with Reverend Roger Timmerman officiating. Arrangements were made by lhe Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Obituaries continued on page 5 Extra Copies of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 25, 1991 — Page 7 Legal Notices MORTGAGE SALE Mitchells to mark their 50th wedding anniversary Smiths to celebrate golden anniversary Marion (Buck) and Allie M. Smith of 3575 Wood School Road, Hastings, will celebrate their 50th anniversary with an open house from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at the Freeport Community Center in Freeport. Marion Smith and Allie Burpee were mar­ ried Nov. 1, 1941, at Napoleon, Ohio. Hastings the open house will be their children and grandchildren, Virginia and William Elliot of North Dakota, John and Barbara Smith of Freeport and Dorothy and Michael Janose of Hastings. No local invitations are being sent, but all friends and relatives are invited to help them celebrate. No gifts, please. Robert and Helen Mitchell of 4052 Orchard Road, Delton, will be honored for their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at their home east of Delton, Saturday. Aug. 3, from 2 to 5 p.m. All friends are invited. The event will be hosted by their children, Aneita and Don Allen, Butler, Ind.: Gary and Lynn Mitchell, Eaton Rapids; the Rev. Gai) and Marge Mitchell. Iowa; James and Gail Mitchell; Lathrup Village, Mich.; Sgt. Gor­ don Mitchell, Hawaii; Roger, New York; Ross and Denise, San Diego, Calif. A daughter, Carol, is deceased. The couple has 11 grandchildren. Robert and Helen Willison were married on May 4, 1941, in Hickory Comers. They lived in Climax from 1953 to 1980. Robert retired from Allied Paper in 1980. Before that he did repair work for Don Triestram in Kalamazoo. Gardners to celebrate their golden anniversary Gaylord and Bemita Gardner will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a open house Sunday, Aug. 4, from 2 to 5 p.m. at their home at 2870 Mason Road, Vermontville. Gaylord and Bemita Flory were married at her parents home in Castleton Township on Aug. 2, 1941. Their children are Doug and Judy Gardner, hosting the open house, and Dwight and Deb­ bie Gardner. The Gardners request no gifts, just your presence. STATE OF MfCHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY ruottesnon ana nonce or nearing Gosnells to celebrate their golden anniversary ■ V Martin-Havens to be married on August 24 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Martin of Delton and Mrs. Lillian E. Havens of South Haven an­ nounce the engagement of their children, Ruth Machial Martin, formerly of Delton, now liv­ ing in Hastings, and Michael Raymond Havens of Hastings. An Aug. 24. 1991 wedding is planned. Area Birth Announcements Cunningham-Neustifter plan Sept. 28 wedding Mr. and Mrs. Gary Debler and Mr. and Mrs. Buck Cunningham are pleased to an­ nounce lhe engagement of their daughter. Page Lanae, to Danon Scot Neustifter, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Neustifter. A Sept. 28, 1991, wedding is being planned. The couple will be residing in Woodland. □•fault having bun made in the term* and con­ dition* of a certain mortgage mode by MARY E. ELMER, of 1746 Hickory Road. Battle Creek. Michigan. Mortgagor, to Security Pacific Housing Service*. Inc., Mortgagee dated the 10th day of September. 1988 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 31st day of October. 1988, in Liber 474 of Barry County Records, on page 421 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of EIGHTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINETY NINE ond 86/lX($18.299.86). And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been In­ stituted to recover the debt secured by said mor­ tgage or any part therof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case r.-ode ond provided, notice is hereby given that on the 6th day of September. 1991 at 10:00 o'dock a.m. Local Time, said mor­ tgage will be foreclosed by a sole at public auc­ tion, to the highest bidder, at the east door en­ trance of the Court House in Hastings, Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much tereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 13.5 per cent per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by low, and also any sum or sum* which may be paid by the undersinged, necessary to pro­ tect its interest In the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Johnstown In the County of Barry, ond State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Nor­ theast 1/4 of Section 28, Town 1 North. Range 8 West, described as: Beginning at a point which lies 1046.4 feet South and 2130 feet East of the North 1/4 post of said Section: thence South 66 degrees 46' West 163.22 feet along the centerline of Hickory rood (Highway running by the Iden cemetery) to the point of beginning: thence South 66 degrees 46' West 190.42 feet along the centerline of Hickory road; thence North 925 feet; thence East 175 feet; thence South to the point of beginning. During the six (6) month* immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed during the 30 days im­ mediately following the sale. Dated: July 16, 1991 SECURITY PACIFIC HOUSING SERVICES. INC. Mortgagee Joseph J. Fabrizio Attorney for Mortgagee 1520 North Woodward Ave., Suite 106 Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48304 (313)642-1012 (8/22) GIRL, Gift wrapped in a package 20*' long and weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. Shalea Elaine Makley arrived at 9:00 a.m. on July 4, 1991 at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. Proud parents are Tony and Rachelle Makley of Woodland. Grandparents arc Carl and Janet Erb and David and Margy Makley of Woodland. GIRL, Dr. and Mrs. William D. Baxter, Jr. would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Casey Elizabeth, on June 19th at 9:42 p.m., weighing 8 lbs. 8 ozs. She was bom at the University of Michigan Women’s Hospital. The proud grandparents are Dr. and Mrs. William D. Baxter and Mr. and Mrs. Phillip R. Jacobus of Grand Rapids. BOY, Doug and Janet Baragar are proud to announce the birth of their son, Zachary Douglas, bom June 25, 1991. Time: 12:30 p.m. at Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. He weighed 8 lbs. 15 ozs. and was 21 inches iong. Proud grandparents are Roy and Joanne Anderson of Evergreen Park, Ill. and Doug and Rachel Baragar of Kentwood, Mi. Awaiting him at home is his brother Jordan. GIRL, Cara Anne Rummins is excited to an­ nounce the birth of her little sister Erin Rochelle Lidgard, bom at Blodgett Hospital on June 19, 1991, weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. Proud parents are Jill Lynn McCallum and Randall D. Lidgard. Proud grandparents are Richard and Joan McCallum of New Jersey. Virginia and Larry Sheppard of Florida and Don and Lillian Lidgard of Grand Rapids. Arbutus Morgan to be honored on 85th birthday BOY, Richard Charles Davidson was bcm July 8th to Richard and Michelle Davidson of Delton. Time: 10:15 p.m. and weighing 11 lbs. !4 oz. and 23 inches long. An open house will be held for Arbutus (Hurless) Morgan July 27, 3 to 5 p.m.. for her 85th birthday, at 510 S. Jefferson in Hastings. No gifts, please. BOY, Cameron Jack bom July 10 to Tim and Judi Chandler of Wayland. Time: 8:26 p.m. and weighing 8 lbs. 13 ozs. NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE Artie “Whitey" and Lee Gosnell's golden wedding anniversary will be celebrated at the Masonic Temple in Hickory Comers Aug. 4, from 2 to 5 p.m. An open house will be given in their honor by their only child, Anne Bair (residing in Marietta, Ga.) and by their two grand­ children, Angelique Shelton of Milford and Eric Bair of Gun Lake, also Angel’s three children, Stacey, Jason and Karl. Arlie and Lee were married in St. Louis, Mo., Aug. 6, 1941, while Arlie was in the Ar­ my. The couple has resided in Hickory Cor­ ners for 45 years at the same address. “Whitey” is retired from Consumers Power Company in Battle Creek and Lctha is a Michigan State University retiree. The presence of friends and relatives is the only gift requested. Farewell service set for Rev. Davis on Sunday The Rev. and Mrs. Leonard Davis and their youngest daughter. Shelly, will be leaving the Hastings area at the end of July to relocate in Fairhope, Ala. The Davis family members made Hastings their home 17 years ago this August. During those 17 years, they “fell in love,” to use Rev. Davis* words. They fell in love with not only Hastings, but also its people. Pastor Len touched many lives with his loving, sheperd-like qualities, while Norma’s unique sense of humor captured many hearts. The Davises* two oldest daughters, Sharon and Martha, who live in the Grand Rapids area, along with the Grace Wesleyan Church family, would like to invite all of you whose lives were touched by or who touched the lives of Pastor Len and his family to join with us to bid them a loving farewell in their last Sunday morning service, July 28. The service will begin at 9:45 a.m. and it will include a tribute to Rev. Davis, Norma and their family. The festivities will continue through a potluck dinner, to which all the friends of the Davises are invited. The potluck will begin immediately after the morning service in the church annex. Grace Wesleyan is located at 1302 S. Hanover in Hastings. ADVERTBSE This Week in...The HASTINGS BANNER Cail us at... 948-8051 and have an advertising representative assist you with your message File No. 91-20621-NC In the matter of Ronald Matthew Siewert Social Security Number. 244-19-5831. TAKE NOTICE: On August 16, 1991 at 10:00 a.m., in the probate courtroom. Hostings, Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of Ronald Matthew Siewert to Marc Antony Mathews. _ The change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent. July 23. 1991 Marilyn Mathews 166 Russell Dr Dowling. Ml 49050 758-3513 (7/25) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hear­ ing of July 29, 1991 at 7:X p.m. in the Annex Con­ ference Room. County Annex Building at 117 South Broadway, Hastings. Michigan. The subject of the public hearing will be the consideration of the following amendment to the 1976 Ba:ry County Zoning Ordinance, os amended. Map Change A-8-91 Request to rezone property in Sec. 6, Orangeville Townsh!p on Harmony Drive (See at­ tached map). COMM AT A PT |N CEN OF HWY 242.35 FT. N 4 148 FT E OF CEN OF SEC 6-2-10 & RUNNING TH S 88 DEG 38 E 60 FT FOR THE TRUE POB OF THIS DESC, TH CONT S 88 DEG 38’ E 220.5 FT. M OR L. TO W L OF HWY KNOWN AS HARMONY DRIVE IN JY OF HASTINGS Ordinance No. 244 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE HASTINGS CODE (1970). SECTION 6.66 TO ADJUST HYDRANT FEES CHARGED TO THE CITY SECTION 1. The Hastings Code, at Section 6.66 is hereby amended to read os follows: Section 6.66. No free service. ■>'o free sewage disposal service shall be fur­ nished by said system to the city, or to any agency, instrumentality, person, firm or corporation, public or private. The reasonable cost and value of any sewage disposal furnished to the city by said system shall be charged against the city and shall be paid for quarterly as the services accrue, from the current funds, or from the proceed* of taxes, which the city within constitutlor>al ond statutory limitations is authorized and required to levy. In an amount sufficient for the purpose ond such funds when so paid shall be accounted for In the same manner a* other revenue of said system. SECTION 2. If any Section, sentence, douse or phrase of this ordinance Is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by decision of any Court of competent |urisdlction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion* of this ordinance. . SECTION 3. This oroinance shall have retroac­ tive effect commencing juiy 1, 1991. Moved by White and supported by Spencer, that the above Ordinance be adopted as read. Yeas: 5. Nays 0. Absent 3. I, Sharon Vickery, City Clerk, do hereby certify that the above is o true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on July 22. 1991. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk • (7/25) SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR METONG OF THE PRABHEVMXETOWNSMP BOARD July 10, 1991 Adopted budget amendments to general fund. Scheduled special meeting for August 6. 1991 at 7:X p.m. at the Township Holl to discuss PLFD related problems and any other business to come before the Board. Accepted resignation of Darlene Vickery as Township Treasurer and Delton District Library Board members as of 7-27-91. Approved appointment of Mike Jager os Township Treasurer as of 7-28-91. Approved appointment of Mike Jager to Delton District Libroiy Board as of 7-28-91. Approved appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals thru 2-9-94: W. Miller, M. Aukermon and M. Jager. Accepted resignation of Jan Emig from PlannIng/Zoning Commission as of 8-1-91. Approved appointment of Mike Jager to Planning/Zoning Commission as of 8-1-91 - 6-1-93. Approved appointment of Gory Munson to the PlannIng/Zoning Commission thru 6-1-94. Approved amendment to SWBC Sewer fund by increasing expenditures by 23.561.76. Approved appointment of Paul Andrews to SWBC sewer authority, GL sewer authority. Delton Ambulance Board. Central Dispatch Board, as Police Commissioner and Bulldlng/Zonlng Administrator. Approved payment of 11,834.00 to Barry County DPW from SWBC sewer fund and amendded budget. Approved agreement between Hastings Sanitary Services ond Pralrlevilk Township re: transfer station. Authorized Attorney to pursue negotiations in C Mitchc'.l action. Approved payment of 2.800.00 to Crooked Lake Assn from SWBC.sewer fund and amend budget. Approved payment of 9,615.62 to Progressive from genera! fund and amended budget. Approved payment of outstanding bills totaling 11.646.X. Approved payment of 26.000.00 to Barry County Rood Commission from Rood Millage fund. Janette Emig, Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Andrews (7/25) PLAT OF MATTESON POINT. TH NLY AL W LI OF HARMONY DRIVE 148 FT, M OR L, TO THE EDGE OF A LAGOON. TH N 88 DEG 38’ W 220 5 FT ALONG EDGE OF LAGOON TO A PT DUE N OF PT OF BEG. TH S 148 FT M OR L TO POB. PPfOB-11 -006-012-00. All the above mentioned property is located in Barry County, Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon the amendment either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. The amendment of the Barry County Zoning Or­ dinance Is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday. Please phons' the Barry County Planning Office at 948-4830 for further information. Nano/ L. Boersma, Barry County Clerk �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 25, 1991 I • A change in bowel habits. 2. A sore that docs not heal. 3. Unusual bleeding or discharge. 4. A thickening or lump in the breast or elsewhere. (Men should check testicles every month.) 5. Pen ent indigestion or difficulty in swalL _.,g. 6. An obvious change in a wart or mole. 7. A nagging cough or hoarseness. Legal Notices COMMON COUNCIL July 8. 1991 Common Council mot in regular session in the City Hall. Council Chamber. Hatting*. Michigan on Monday, July 8, 1991. Mayor Gray presiding. Present al roll call: White. Brower, Cusack. Jasperse. Spencer. Walton. Watson. Moved by Cusack, supported by Spencer that the excuse of Councilperson Campbell be approved. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the minutes of the June 24. mee-ing be approved with a correction to *5 to odd August I. Yeos: All. Ab­ sent: One. Carried. Marge Rodont from the Downtown Development Authority wo* present and presented the proposed amendment to the DDA Plan on new projects to be done by the DDA. Projects include: Downtown Period Street Lighting. Swimming Pool Develop­ ment. Acquisition of Hastings Hotel. Streetscape 4 Facade Improvement*. Above projects to be done in no particular order and all projects may not be done. City Attorney Fisher stated he had reviewed the DDA draft and stated that Section I the word preliminary should be eliminated and in Section 2 A4B the dates of the amendments should be In­ serted. Ordinance 245 read. Ordinance to ap­ prove amendment to DDA Plan ond TIF Plan of DDA of Hastings. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Spencer that a public hearing be set for 7:45 p.m. on August 12. 1991 for Ordinance #245. Yeas: Watson. Walton. Spencer. Jasperse. Cusack. Brower, White. Ab­ sent: Campbell. Carried. Assessor Russ Siler ond Judy Myers from the Assessor office were present to discuss whether the City should continue with the reappraisal of the other half of the City. Siler stated that the con­ tract doe* have an out douse. If the City stops now in 1993 we will still be half done. He stated that the present contract was bid lower due to doing both the assessing and the reappraisal. If the November 92 ballot passes the City will still need documentation In place. It will cost more if the City does it later because costs will be higher then. The City Is saving money by continuing with the con­ tract now in force. Councilman Cusack stated that the State Tax Commission mode us reassess or they would do it and now we are half done and caught in the middle. Residents are calling upset that they have been reassess and not the North half. Councilman Jasperse asked Siler If the State was doing anything on the State level to rectify the problem and Siler said No. Siler felt the equity bet­ ween the North and South side were close. The South side was farther out of balance than the North side was. He was asked If Judy Myers was capable of doing the reappraisal on the North side and he stated that even though she Is a fast learner she doe* not have the field experience. She con measure and has not problem with residential property but Commercial requires a Level III. In a couple of years she should be ready to due it. Invoices road: $2,709.05 Siegel, Hudson, Gee 4 Fisher: 105.431.23 SuPurr Seal Inc.: 5,985.00 Wolverine Paving Inc.; 106.00 Judy Myers; 1,561.95 Sharp Electronics Corp.; $5,992.74 Kent Oil Co.; 2,158.80 SLC Meter Serv., 9,658.00 Moecorp; 1,000.00 Self Insured Risk. Moved by Walton, supported by White that the above invoices be approved. Yeas: White, Brower. Cusack. Jasperse, Walton. Watson. Nays: Spencer. Absent: Campbell. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Brower that the City's portion of Water Main. $1,584.00 ond San.tary Sewer. $2,178.00 totaling $3 762.00 bo removed from the assessment roll for Marshall St. Young to Market. Yeas: Watson. Walton, Spencer. Jasperse. Cusack, Brower, White. Absent: Camp­ bell. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by White that the contract order for the DDA Apple Street Intercep­ tor Sewer be changed from $85,290 to $94,010 on increase of $8,720 due to having to go 1.8 feet deeper with the sewer and the Director o’ Public Services be authorized to sign said Change Order. Yeas: White. Brower, Cusack. Jasperse. Spencer, Walton. Watson. Absent: Campbell. Carried. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Brower that the letter of July 2, from Recycling in Barry County (RIBC) asking the City to support the reapplying for a "Protect Michigan's Future" which was not ac­ cepted last year, and asking the City *o resubmit a letter of commitment for the collection of office paper from the City offices be granted and a letter be written by the clerk. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by Jasperse that the letter of June 26 from the Hastings Liens Club requesting permission to build a dock at Fish Hat­ chery Park, which would be permanent rather than floating due to the cost of construction and would also be more stable for handicapped be approved. They have earmarked $2,500 toward the dock, which would have a 13'1" square at the end of the dock to accommodate people. The Club would also put up a plaque stating it was donated by the Lions Club. Judy VanAmen from the Lions Club was pre­ sent to answer any questions. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Brower, supported by White that the letter of resignation from Esther Walton from the Library Board and council liaison be accepted with regrets. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by White that the letter of June 21. from Amerlcoble International be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by Jasperse that the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce request to hold their annual sidewalk sales, Friday and Saturday. July 12 and 17, be allowed. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by Brower that the book 100 Year* a country town. Village ol Tecumseh given to the City by Tecumseh during Mayor Exchange be donated to the Library. Yoas All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by Brower that the Tecumseh flog be recieved and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Councilperson Walton stated that the matter referred to Property Committee from Rita and Marlin Walters who asked to purchase a portion of City Property on Hammond Rd. is being checked out to see which parcel of land they are talking about. Moved by Walton, supported by Brower that the blds for new doors for the Police Deportment. Custodians rear door, and two Library doors and the threshold of the Councilroom go to Owen Ames 4 Kimball for $5,406.00. Library doors will take 4-5 weeks as they are stock doors and the others will take 6-7 wk*. Yeas: Watson, Walton. Spencer. Jasperse. Cusack, Brower, Whiie. Ab­ sent: Campbell. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by White that the minutes of the July 1. Planning Commission meeting bo received and placed on tile. Yeo* All. Absent: Ono. Carried. OnSnance *244 read. An Ordinance to eliminate Fire Hydrant rental. Moved by Brower, supported by Walton that a proclamation for Al Stanton who is retiring bo received and placed on file. Stanton served 28 years with the Police Department. Yeas: All. Ab­ sent: One. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by Brower and Linda Linconhol be reappointed to a 5 year term on the Libary Board 7/1/91 to 7/1/96. Yeas: All. Ab­ sent: Ono. Carried. Moved by White, supported by Spencer that the Mayor be allowed to attend the Mayors Con­ ference in Alpena, August 14-16 with necessary expenses. Yeas: AIL Absent: Ono. Carried. Moved by Brower, supported by White that tho quarterly file report for April. May and June be received and placed on filo. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Professional Code Inspectors report for May and Juno was presented. No one present from PCI. Moved by Spencer, supported by Watson that tho Mayor bo authorized to sign a license agree­ ment with STS Consultants to occupy Court and Michigan for monitoring well* for United Gas Sta­ tion. Yeas: All. Absent: Ono. Carried. Moved by White, supported by Jasperse to go in­ to Closed Session for litigation and incubator pro­ ject. at 8:55 p.m. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Return to open session 9:50 p.m. Moved by Spencer, supported by Jasperse that tho Mayor be authorized tc sign EDA grant#06-19-02442 affirming the City*' intent to use EDA grant money according to the terms ond con­ ditions of the grant. Yeas: Watson, Walton. Jasperse, White, Spencer. Nays: Brower, Cusack. Absent: Campbell. Carried. Moved by Jasperse, supported by White to ex­ pand $3,000 for an appriasal for the incubator grant under tho forms of the grant fat the E.W. Bliss property by Appraisal Associates of Kalamazoo to come from the contingency fund with proper budget adjustment to #101-958-756. Yoos: White, Jasperse. Walton. Watson. Noys: Brower, Cusack, Spencer. Absent: Campbell. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by Brower to ad­ journ at 9.55 p.m. Read ond approved: Mary Lou Gray. Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (7/25) SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE Default has been mode in the condition of a mor­ tgage made by James Gau. a single man to Lam­ brecht Company. Mortgagee, dated December 15. 1986, and recorded on December 31. 1986 in Liber 444, on page 683, Barry County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Sterling Savings Bank by an assignment dated June 1. 1989. and recorded on June 14, 1989 in Liber 483, on page 713, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dote hereof the sum of TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TWNETY-EIGHT AND 15/100 Dollars (25,428.15), including interest at 9.0% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgage premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 11:00 o'clock a.m. on September 5. 1991. Said premises are situated in the Township of Hope Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 16 rods of the South 32 rods of the East 25 rods of the Southeast 1 /4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25. Town 2 North, Range 9 West. P.P. #007-000-025-011-00. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 11. 1991 David J. Bennett Thav, Gross, Steinway and Bennett 30150 Telegraph #444 Birmingham, Ml 48025 (313) 645-1700 Sterling Savings Bank Assignee of Mortgagee (8-15) OPEN SUNDAY JULY 28 2 to 4 P.M. 421 West South DIRECTIONS: West State Street to Market South to South Street East to home. FOR THE FUSSY BUYER! Enjoy this roomy 3 bedroom ranch tastefully decorated, beautiful landscaped yard. Near schools. Hostess: Alma Czinder 945-2211. OPEN SUNDAY JULY 28 2 to 4 P.M. 2757 Quakezik DIRECTIONS: West on State Road to Ogimas North to Quakezik West to home. IN A LOVELY SETTING! That’s this 2 bedroom ranch, with finished basement and large family room with sliders to deck, Algonquin Lake access. Host: Bill Czinder 945-2211. OPEN SUNDAY, JULY 28 • 2 to 4 P.M. • 1235 N. HANOVER DIRECTIONS: N. Michigan to Francis, East to house. ALL AMERICAN 3 BEDROOM RANCH, large corner lot near Northeastern School. Hostess LuAnn Williams. 948-4320 Ann Landers Women should relax on marriage Parents give their side of story Dear Ann Landers: In a recent column on "sex-crazed girls," a reader from Hannibal, Mo., asked, "Where are the parents?" Let me tel! you our story. My wife and I were married when we were in our mid-20s. Wc are both college graduates. We don’t smoke, drink or use drugs. Church has been a part of our lives. So. you ask. where are our kids? Daughter No. 1 moved out of the house at 16 against our will. She skipped school regularly and got away with it by intercepting mail from the principal and getting a neighbor to pose as her mother over the phone. Today she freeloads off the guy she is living with. Daughter No. 2 was a discipline problem. One evening she insulted her mother so badly that I slapped her. She went to the police. I was charged with child abuse and she was placed in a foster home. She has had one abor­ tion that wc know about and an out-of­ wedlock child. She is now a high school dropout and living on welfare. Daughter No. 3 kept us in line by calling the police and/or social services. On a night when we grounded her, she sneaked out of the house and told the police I would harm her if she went home. They brought her back and in­ formed me that any action on my part would be considered child abuse. Social services was promptly notified and we received frequent unannounced visits. This girl did finally graduate from high school. Now, at 19. she is pregnant and desperately trying to get married (to anybody) before she starts to show. Where are the parents, you ask? We are here, wondering what we could have done dif­ ferently to raise our kids “right.” We did our best but unfortunately, we were undetermined by a school system that advises children to report as violations every act of parental discipline which is then termed "abuse.” Bet­ ween the police and the social service people we didn’t have a chance. As for our three daughters, we,wish they had never been bom.-Janesville, Wis. Dear Janesville: Your letter is a heart­ breaker. To wish that your three children had never been bom defines the relationship in terms that make me shudder. In order to make an intelligent assessment. I’d have to speak to the teachers, the police, the social workers and your children. I am sad for all of you. You may feel wronged, but your children are the real victims. Socks will fit both your feet Dear Ann Landers: Here's a letter that will provide a change of pace. Plans proceed for Hastings Alumni directory The Hastings High School Alumni Associa­ tion Board met Sunday. July 21, at Fish Hat­ chery Park and agreed to sign the contract with the Harris Publishing Company to print a directory of all the graduates of Hastings High School. The Alumni Board is requesting that in­ dividual classe' submit their lists of names and addresses to President Don Reid. 112 W. Grant St., Hastings. The Harris Publishing Comjjany will then contact each one for per­ mission to use their address and any other in­ formation regarding their education and profession. The following officers were elected for the coming year: president, Don C. Reid, Class of 1941, 112 W. Grant St., Hastings, vice­ president. Mauri Greenfield, ’40, 1760 Lawrence Rd.. Hastings; secretary. Beulah Bush Stauffer. ’40. 902 S. Hanover, Hastings; and treasurer. Ix»is Myers Miller, '40, 716 Grand Rapids St., Middleville. New board members arc Leona Bowman Clark, 5072 S. Bedford Rd.. Hastings and Beverly Johnson Smith, Class of 1951. 128 W. Grand St.. Hastings. It is anticipated that the classes celebrating their 10th, 25th. 40th, 50th and 60th years will plan to attend the banquet and the board would appreciate nominations for the "Distinguished Alumnus of the Year" awards to be sent as soon as possible to President Reid. It has been reported that the "Alumnus of the Year" looks forward to seeing his or her former classmates, so the board is especially interested in suggestions from the years of 1932. 1942. 1952. 1967 or 1982. Interested persons and old and new board members are invited to the next board meeting to be held at the home of Norman and Agnes Perkins, 1002 N. Taffee Dr.. Hastings on Sunday. Sept. 22, at 3 p.m. (K» •"<« i» •«« WW Column on cancer saved life Dear Ann Landers: Thank you for saving my life. Last year. May 6 was a Sunday. Sun­ days are busy for me, but thank God 1 wasn’t too busy to read your column. On that day you published the warning signs of cancer. One of the seven signs was hoarseness. I had quit smoking only a week before and my throat still bothered me. I went to our family doctor on Tuesday. He immediately sent me to a throat specialist. Four days later, I had a malignant tumor removed from my larynx. After 35 radiation treatments. 1 was declared "cured” and in excellent health. I am alive today because I read your column. ■ No way would I have connected hoarseness with cancer if it hadn’t been for you. Please publish lhe seven danger signals again. There must be others who need to be alerted. May God bless you for lhe wonderful work you do. I send my sincere thanks and love.—B.F.. Midway, City, Calif. Dear B.F.: It was generous of you to want to help others as you have been helped. Here again are the seven warning signals that could mean cancer: BANNER to a friend. It makes an ideal giftI (616)948-8051 Do you have questions about sex, but no one to talk to? Ann Landers' booklet, "Sex ond the Teen-Ager, ’ ’ is frank and to the point. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Teens, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago, 111. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.45.) ANN LANDERS (R) COPYRIGHT 1991 CREATORS SYNDICATE. INC. Lake Odessa News: This week marks the opening of the Ionia Free Fair with many local people involved in its production and also as exhibitors. The house on the north side of the railroad tracks on Jordan Lake Avenue has been razed. It was the long-time home of John and Mary Waldron. More recent residents were Bob and Bonnie Bennett and family. John was the long-time water superintendent for lhe village. The summer lunch at the library will be next week. July 31, at the community library with Lola Haller as lhe speaker. She has returned to her house on Sixth Avenue after retirement from Houghton College in New York stale where she was a teacher of (wouldbe) teachers. She bought this house some years ago in anticipation of her retirement. Like her brothers, she grew up in Berlin Township near Portland Road. Within four days of the first announcement, lhe reserva­ tion list was filled. Several families from Central U.M. Church had their annual family camp at Townline Lake near Lakeview at one of the conference camps. Youth and child campers have return­ ed from Lake Louise near Boyne Falls, Welcome Woods near Dowling and Crystal Springs near Dowagiac. Story Hour at the library is a lively time with dozens of youngsters and youth returning books, entering lhe titles in their personal logs, and collecting prizes at certain landmark numbers. Mary Sutter is the storyteller following their craft time. Midwest Living magazine is giving a free one-year subscription to servicemen and women returning from Operation Desert Storm and Desert Shield. Returning vets, friends or relatives may send a copy of the soldier’s military identification and address to Beth Wallace. Circulation Manager, Midwest Living Magazine, 1716 Locust Street. Des Moines, Iowa 50336. This four-year-old magazine has a circulation of 650,000. The most recent issue carried a notice with a photo of Hastings Fiber-Fesi as a fun place to visit in the midwest. Commital services were held at Flint’s Glenwood Cemetery on Saturday for the cre­ mains of Dr. Murray J. Rice who died in Arizona in May and his wife Doris who had died earlier. Dr. Rice was descended from the Lowell family of Hastings. Both were alumni of Kalamazoo College. Lake Odessa relatives □trended the service and met several cousins there. Rev. Gordon Kurtz of Bayfield, On­ tario officiated at the service. He is a nephew of the couple and also a Kalamazoo College alumnus. Paul Perkins of Marion. N.C. died on July 14. He was a retiree of Fisher Body in Lans­ ing. Among his survivors is a daughter, Mrs. Ken (Sue) Stemler of Lake Odessa. One of the recent Ionia County real estate transfers was that of Ronald and Colleen Cobb to Frederick and Shirley Strautz of Crystal. Harold Dennie Sr., 85, of Portland died on July 9. He is survived by a son, Harold Jr. and wife Ada of Lake Odessa and several grand­ children. Services and burial were in Portland. Keith Daniel, bom on June 27 at Sparrow Hospital, is the third generation Keith in lhe Merrifield family. His parents are Keith and Michelle of Lyons. His grandparents are Keith and Reva Merrifield, Betty Eldridge and husband Lawrence of Ainsworth Road; Charles and Sherrill Timm of Florida. The great-grandmother is Bernadette Timm of Lyons. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Orlowski of Saranac have a ton, Joshua Earl — bom June 24 at Butterworth Hospital. Grandparents are Earl and Carolyn Benedict of Saranac, Victoria Orlowski Ingraham of Lake Odessa; and Richard Orlowski of Grand Rapids. Great­ grandparents are Florence Benedict of Saranac and Mr. and Mrs. R.C. Warner of Clarksville. Former resident Leon Steams reports that when President Bush left Grand Rapids on Ju­ ly 4, Leon was able to get good pictures of Air Force One from his window where he and Esther live near Dutton. Their home must lie in lhe path of the take-off runways of Kent County International Airport. The Steams and their former next door neighbor Ellen Leigh of Grand Ledge were in Lake Odessa on the morning of the Fourth to see the parade together. Their former residences were on M-50 (Jordan Lake Street). NASHVILLE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER “Offering New Therapies Not Available at Other Area Clinics” • • • • • Send...The Call Us to Subscribe: CZINDER REALTY, INC. A friend of mine insists that there are right and left socks. He claims that he can tell which is which by holding them up because the arch of the left sock is different than that of the right sock. My friend swears that if he gets lhe w rong sock on he can tell the difference. I’ve never heard of such a thing. Have you?-L.R.A., Norfolk. Va. Dear Norfolk: We went to an undisputed authority. V.l. Prewett Jr., whose company in Fort Payne, Ala., is one of the largest sock manufacturers. He said that there is no such thing as a left sock or a right sock. The onlysocks designed for a specific foot arc those with decorations made to be worn on the out­ side of the leg, but the arches on both are the same. Dear Ann Landers: That doctor from Ran­ cho Palos Verdes, Calif., sounds like a jerk when he says most women will marry any male who is legally alive, but I must admit he has a point. The women I know who make it to 28 unmarried do seem to be terrified of fac­ ing life single. It's sad that so many females are not secure enough to be happy alone. Unfortunately, they are obsessed with storybook fantasies of their wedding day and give no thought to what a lifetime commitment means. The fact is that we DO have choices. Could our mothers have bought homes by themselves as recently as the 1960s? Could they have had careers after having children? Would they have married at 21 had there been no social stigma attached to waiting until 28 or 30? The divorce rate skyrocketed in lhe ’70s because they bad lhe courage to escape from lousy mama^es. Marriages is still a beautiful thing, but now women have the opportunity to make that choice later in life when they have a clearer notion of who they are and where they want to be. I wish my female friends would relax. Most of them will marry someday. I just don't hap­ pen to think it should be the main reason for getting up in the morning.-Sue from Portland. Ore. Dear Sue: I think that the social pressure to marry is not as intense today as it was years ago-and that’s good. But the divorce rate tells us that perhaps the selection process still leaves something to be desired-and that's bad. Gem of lhe Day (Credit Burt Reynolds): Retirement can be a wonderful thing. You can suck in your stomach just so long. Therapeutic Muscle Massage Heat and Cold Treatments Special Therapy Machines Gentle Manipulations Appointments Available Same Day NEW PATIENT SPECIAL SOC00 ! • । Examination, X-Rays, ■ and Treatment ' 4.0 I - - -s2 BRING COUPON_TO REDEEM OFFER • OFFER EXPIRES JULY 30 1991 Most Insurances Accepted - Open 6 Days A week Main Street. Nashville • Ph. 852-2070 127 S. 1 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 25, 1991 — Page 9 From Time to Time... By Esther Walton Senator Chandler visits Hastings Union Block, where Zack Chandler gave his two campaign speeches. (Courtesy Potter’s History of Barry County.) M. L. Cook recalls when Senator Zack Chandler made two speeches in Hastings. (Reprint from the May 22, 1941, Banner): Zachariah, usually called "Zack" Chandler, was Michigan’s most noted member of the U.S. Senate. He was a suc­ cessful businessman in Detroit before he was elected to that body. He served through, and for several years after the Civil War. He was a bom leader, a man of intense con­ victions. He had the ability to state his views in clear and forceful words. One did not have to guess at his meaning, that was very evident. He had the courage as well as the language to express his opinions. He was sincere and honest and scorned side stepping or pussy­ footing. He met every issue squarely, had a logical mind, abominated shams and smashed them with sledge-hammer blows. it would be fortunate indeed for this country if we had a score of that type of men in every Congress. Senator Chandler's advice was sought by presidents and cabinet members because of the soundness of his views and his great in­ fluence in the Senate. They knew he would tell them exactly what he believed on any sub­ ject discussed with him. They valued his logical reasoning, his straightforwardness, as well as his commanding influence. There were many times during our Civil War when the English government showed an unfriendly attitude toward our country and sought to make it difficult to carry on our war to preserve the Union. One day. Secretary of State Seward receiv­ ed a violent British protest against some action of the American Navy, insisting that we had violated English rights on the big seas. Secretary Seward asked Senator Chandler how he would answer this protest from Queen Victoria’s government. Promptly came this characteristic reply from Senator Chandler: “I would translate it into diplomatic language, but I would tell the old lady to go to H-l.” That advice was followed and Her Ma­ jesty’s government did not press the subject further. Senator Chandler was a man of striking ap­ pearance as well as of outstanding ability. He was over six feet tall, broad shouldered erect and fine looking. He could have qualified as an athlete in his younger days, quick in action and very strong. His opponent would have known he was up against the real thing in a fight or a foot race. It was said of him that * ‘he could whip his weight in wildcats.’’ As a public speaker, Mr. Chandler was clear and forceful, hut not eloquent. He used plain words that accurately expressed his views on public questions. His gestures were few, but forceful. I shall always remember his large expressive eyes, which seem to be speaking as well as his lips. I heard Senator Chandler make two political addresses in Hastings in the campaign of 1872 and 1878. On both occasions, he was a guest in our home. I remember he was not too big in 1872 to speak kindly to a 14-year-old boy who ad­ mired him very much and was pleased with that little attention. I was happy when listen­ ing to the conversation of my father (David Cook) and Michigan’s greatest U.S. Senator. Both of his speeches were delivered in the old Union Hall in the third story above the A & P store (102-110 W. State St.). The campaign of 1872 was a peculiar con­ test. Horace Greeley was then and for many years prior to the Civil War the editor and publisher of the New York Tribune. His outspoken hatred of human slavery and his in­ tense abolition views were a large factor in the birth and growth of the Republican Party. For many years and from coast to coast, the New York Weekly Tribune was the Republican Bi­ ble. While Greeley was erratic at times, often intolerant of opposition to his views, he was sincere. Through the Tribune, Mr. Greeley was very influential to shaping the policies of the Republican Party in its earliest years. There was a decided Republican reaction against the temperate views of Vice President Andrew Jackson, who succeeded Lincoln, as to the treatment that should be accorded to the states that had rebelled. After Genera! Grant was chosen President in 1868, that reaction became more pronounced. Horace Greeley was justified in his criticism of certain reconstruction measures enacted by the Republicans in Congress, for they were not calculated to help the seceding states to again become whole-hearted members of lhe Union. Instead, they seemed designed to repel instead of attract. Democrats were naturally pleased to have Horace Greeley, the man whom they con­ sidered most responsible for the formation of the Republican Party, become a severe critic of that party’s course in Congress. They praised him highly and encouraged his attacks on the party he had helped to create. James L< Banks Attorney at Law Over 21 years experience Former Judge of Circuit and Probate Courts Former Ionia County Prosecuting Attorney ------------ GENERAL PRACTICE-------------including: • • • • • • • Real Estate/Land Contracts/Closings Wills/Probate/Estates/Adoptions Business & Contracts Divorce/Family Law Personal Injuries Automobile Accidents/No-Fau1, Insurance Environmental Law Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Evenings and Weekends by Appointment (616) 374-0844 1140 Jordan Lake Street Lake Odessa (in the Union Bank Building) • It appeared as if this praise had turned Greeley's head. Instead of constructive criticism, his strictures became bitter and in­ temperate, destroying all hope that he might influence his own party to take reasonable ac­ tion. Had he made his criticism constructive with the one aim of helping his party, he could have been a help to his party and his country. He might have saved our nation from that sec­ tional feeling, which has been very harmful. Mr. Greeley seemed unable to make himself Itelpful to his party. Instead, his criticisms became more and more bitter, which didn’t mend the conditions which he so violently denounced. But his course pleased the Democrats, who encouraged him with praise and flattery. How Democratic leaders ever persuaded themselves that it would be wise for their par­ ty to nominate Horace Greeley for President in 1872 is difficult to understand. How Mr. Greeley could have made himself believe that he had the remotest chance to succeed when pitted against General Grant seems impossible to fathom. It was a foolish procedure for the Democratic Party. It was stupid for Mr. Greeley. It was harmful to this country, because it ended all chance for Mr. Greeley to have any influence whatever on the Republican Congress and President. As an anti-slavery man, also as a Republican when and after the party was organized, Greeley had unsparingly denounc­ ed the Democratic Party. His choice by that party for President in 1872 was certain to pro­ ve a political blunder. Every Democrat who attempted to urge Greeley’s election would in­ vite Republican quotations from the files of the New York Tribune, in which their can­ didate for president had derided and unmericifully denounced the Democratic Party. Many times in that campaign I heard Republicans quote the following as showing what Greeley really thought when he said, as he did, “All the Democrats are not horse thieves, but every horse thief is a Democrat.’’ No man could excel Zack Chandler in poin­ ting out the absurd action of the Democratic Party in naming Horace Greeley as its can­ didate for President in 1872. Union Hall was packed when he spoke here late in the campaign. He kept his big audience in a roar by his quotations from lhe New York Tribune, showing what their candidate for President had thought of the party that had named him for the nation’s executive. General Grant was overwhelmingly elected and Horace Greeley ignominously defeated at the November election that year, largely because so many Democrats could not stand for a candidate who had denounced their party for years, as being unworthy of support. Greeley’s acceptance of the nomination by that party seemed to prove that he was a vic­ tim of the weakness of old age or that his re­ cent criticism of the Republican Party was made for the purpose of getting the Democratic nomination for President. It did not look right from any angle. What Mr. Greeley should have done was to decline the nomination and to make himself a constructive critic of the Republican Party for the sake of the country and his party, as well as his own good. As I remember it. Senator Chandler was the chairman of the Republican State Committee in the state election of 1878, when he again addressed a Barry County audience here. Union Hall was packed. Barry County had since 1856 been reliably Republican. ■ However, in the spring of 1878, the new Greenback Party had won 14 of this county's 18 supervisors. The new party had a strong state ticket and its candidates for county of­ fices were vote getters. They expected to sweep this county by big majorities. As the closing feature of their intense 1878 campaign, the Republican County Committee that year arranged for Senator Chandler to speak here. I think it was the night before election. He was glad to come, for he was strongly oppos­ ed to the Greenback theories and he knew that Barry County was one of the few hotbeds of Greenbackism in the state. His successful business experience, as well as his long ser­ vice at Washington, qualified him to speak on the currency issue and enabled him to point out the dangers to this country and the harm to its people that would result from inflation. This he did with clearness and emphasis. Local Republicans and Greenbackers who realized the strength of the Greenback move­ ment in this county had come to believe that the election might give a Greenback majority in Michigan. Senator Chandler brought much encouragement to Barry County Republicans that night and corresponding gloom in Green­ backers, by his predictions of results on the following day. They all knew that the Senator was as keen a politician as this country possessed. They also knew that his many cam­ paigns, his wide acquaintances in this state and his close touch with every part of Michigan gave him exceptional opportunities to know the sentiments of the voters of the state. They also knew that he was never given to boasting and was always conservative in his statements. J can recall just how Senator Chandler look­ ed that night, as he in very positive language predicted the rout of the Greenbacks of Michigan and a decisive victory for the Republicans. He stood at full height, his large eyes emphasizing what he said verbally. His words were clear and strong. As near as I can recall this is what he predicted that night: “I have visited every part of Michigan and studied political conditions in every county. I think I am qualified to judge the political situation, and I make these predictions. The Republicans will elect every candidate on their state ticket by more than 50,000 plurali­ ty. The Republicans will elect fully two-thirds of the members of the State Legislature, the Greenbacks can have the rest. Of the nine Congressmen to be elected in this state tomor­ row the Republicans will elect nine and lhe Greenbacks can have the rest.” The returns on election night in 1878 fulfill­ ed lhe predictions Senator Chandler had made in his Hastings address. In this county instead of a big plurality for the Greenback slate ticket, it was less than 200, and the Republicans elected sheriff, county clerk, register of deeds and prosecuting attorney. Legal Notices MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the term* ond con­ ditions of a certain mortgage made by DAVID B. HARPER AND JULIA K. HARPER, husband and wife, to Great Lakes Bancorp, a Federal Savings Bank, organized under the Home Owners' Loan Act of 1933. to the United States of America, os amend­ ed. Mortgagee, dated the 1st day of November. 1988. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on the 7th day of November. 1988. in Liber 474 of Barry County Records, at Page 806, on which mortage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Thirty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred FortyThree and 18/100 ($38,843.18) Dollars, Plus an Escrow Deficit of Three Hundred Twenty-Two and 01/100 ($322.01) Dollars, Minus an Unapplied Credit of One Hundred Fifty and 82/100 ($150.82) Dollars. And so suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof; Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the Slate of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice Is hereby given that on the 29th day of August, 1991 at two o'clock in the after­ noon, Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the East entrance to the Barry County Cour­ thouse in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay tho amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with tho In­ terest theroon at ten and 500/1000 (10.500 %) per­ cent per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses. Including the attorney fees allowed by law, ond also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect Its in­ terest in the premises. Said premises are situated In tho Township of Barry, County of Barry, State of Michigan and described as: Beginning at tho Northwest Corner of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 6, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, said point lying in the confer of tho highway, thence east in center of the highway 187.5 foot, thence south 526 foot, for the place of beginning, thence south 29 deg 29' west 336.33 feet, thence east to a point south of tho place of beginning, thonce north to tho beginning. Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan. Sidwell No.(s): 08 03-006-013-00. Subject to easements and restrictions of record. During tho six (6) months Immediately following, tho sale, the property may be redeemed. If it is determined at the time of sale that the property is abandoned, the redemption period will become one (1) month. Dated at Ann Arbor, Michigan July 2, 1991. Groat Lakes Bancorp, A Federal Savings Bank, Mortgagee Laura A. Cassell LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lakes Bancorp Ono Groat Lakes Plaza P.O. Box 8600 Ann Arbor. Michigan 48107-8600 (313) 769-8300 (8/8) M TGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE MO -mGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage mode by Ralph Owen Keeler Jr. and Priscilla C. Keeler, husband and wife to Birmingham Bancorp, a Michigan Corpora­ tion, Mortgagee, dated July 20. 1990 and recorded on July 26. 1990, in Libor 502, on page 947, Barry County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Mark Backonen by an assignment dated August 8, 1990, and recorded on August 16, 1990. in Liber 503, on page 947, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTY ONE DOLLARS AND 67 CENTS ($15,581.67). including In­ terest at 18.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 11:00 a.m. o'clock, on August 15, 1991. Said premises are situated In Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are describ­ ed as: The West 350 feet of the North 374 feel of the Northwest 1/4 of tve Southwest 1/4 of Section 12. Town 4 North. Range 8 West. The rederrpticn period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of suui sale. Dated: July 4, 1991 Mark Bockonen, Assignee of Mortgagee Trott and Trott Attorneys for Assignee of the Mortgagee 31000 Telegraph Road, Suite 170 Birmingham, Michigan 48010-3411 File *91061423 (8/1) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PutoBcetioa Notice Deceased Estate File No. 91-20610-SE Estate of Harold D. Munjoy, Sr., Deceased. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On July 15,1991 at 2:00 p.m., in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing was held on the petition of Blanche Munjoy re­ questing thot she be appointed personal represen­ tative of Harold Munjoy who lived at 3000 N. Irving Road. Hastings, Michigan ond who died 8-27-90. Creditors of the deceased are notified thot all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court ond tho (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice. Notice Is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. July 22. 1991 James H. Fisher (P26437) 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 945-3495 Blanche Munjoy 3000 Irving Road Middleville. Ml 49333 (7/25) HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM HASTINGS, MICHIGAN BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING DATES 1991-92 Monday, August 26, 1991Hastings Middle School Monday, September 16, 1991Southeastern Elementary School Monday, October 21, 1991 Pleasantview Elementary School Monday, November 18, 1991Central Elementary School Monday, December 16, 1991 Hastings Middle School Monday, January 20, 1992Northeastern Elementary School Monday, February 17, 1992 Hastings Middle School Monday, March 16, 1992 Hastings High School Monday, April 20, 1992 Pleasantview Elementary School Monday, May 18, 1992 Hastings Middle School Tuesday, June 9, 1992 Hastings Middle School "All meetings will begin at 7:30 p.m. unless indicated otherwise. NOTICE Of SPECIAL ELECTION RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TUESDAY, AUGUST 6,1991 AT: RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP HALL 2461 HEATH ROAD, HASTINGS, MICHIGAN Shall RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, Barry County, Michigan be authorized to levy an increas­ ed ad valorem tax on real and tangible personal pro­ perty in the amount of up to .3 mills (30‘ per $1,000 of state equalized valuation) each year for five (5) years, 1991 through 1995, inclusive, for LIBRARY SERVICES pursuant to Act 164 of 1877, and as an increase in the limitation on the rate of ad vaiorem taxes levied by the TOWNSHIP under the Michigan Constitution? NOTICE RELATIVE TO OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE POLLS Election Law, Act 116, P.A. 1954 THE POLLS FOR THE SAID ELECTION WILL BE OPEN FROM 7 o’clock A.M. and remain open until 8 o'clock P.M., of the same Election day. Phyllis Fuller, Clerk RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 25, 1991 Barry County Fair winners shown Jim Harrison looks like he isn't taking the adult beef showmanship part of the Barry County Fair seriously as he poses here with Poppo the Clown. Chad Blaisdell, 9, just ponders grownups. Harrison later won the competition. Rabbit judging and skillathon winners include (front row, left to right) Matt France, Emily Andrew, Gwen Jeurink, Betsy Steensma, Amber Tobias, Elizabeth Potter, (second row) Ben Tobias. Erin Haase, Keri Jeurink, Matt Lancaster, Christy VanOoy and David Tobias. Public speaking and Illustrated Talks winners are (first row) J’Amy Cross, Paul Van Ooy, (second row) Mary Hesseltine, Kenn Cross and Christy VanOoy. County Hoppers and Country Kids from Delton who were at the Barry County Fair were (front row, from left) Emily Andrews, Amber Tobias. Andy Tobias, Danny Bronson, Karine Norton, (second row) Ben Tobias, Davie Tobias. Adam Salisbury, Jessica Midkiff and Kart Norton. Winners in the livestock skillathon are Matt France, third; Chad Blaisdell, novice showmanship; Dan Potter, first; (second row) Cal Hayward, third; Cynthia Potter, fourth; Andrea Hubka, fifth; Joshua Van Dvke, first; and Jesse Snow (not pictured), first. Jeff Geukes. from Middleville, holds the trophy he earned for "Grand Champion" steer at the Barry Couiity Fair this year. PonnTnm^WManShip; ’eft> Intermediate- Dan Potter, Junior- Jessie Pennington, Novice— Matthew France (Missing: Senior— Laurie Wierenga) Special Awards: (from left) reserve champion, Becky Reigler; grand champion, Jeff Geukes. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 25, 1991 — Page 11 Barry County Fair winners shown Beef Cattle Showmanship: (from left) Novice— Chad Blaistell, Junior— Amanda Dykstra, Intermediate— Joshua Case, Senior— Kara Endsley. ' - Market Hogs: (from left) Reserve Champion Individual— Jesse Snow; Grand Champion Individual and Pen— Sarah Dlngerson (Missing: Reserve Cham­ pion Pen— Janice Mater) Club Herd: (from left) Becky Riegler, winner Kara Endsley, Anne Endsley. Rate of Gain: Eric Endsley (Kara Endsley pictured) The Yeckley Horse Club has members from Hastings, Middleville and Delton. At the Barry County Fair this year were (front row, from left) Nicole Bouwens, Christina Braskey, Patricia Braskey, John Braskey, (second row) Shauna Oresik, Michelle Braskey, Micki Van Antivert, Diana Patrick and Rachel Bouwens. Larry Neil Agency Farm Bureau Insurance 1611 S. Hanover, Suite #112 945-3443 Caledonia Farmers Elevator 891-8108 Fertilizer Plant 891-1033 Lumber Co. 891-8143 Clarksville Elevator 693-2283 Farm • Feed • Hardware - Lumber Wolevers Real Estate Elsie Wolever — Owner & Broker Specializing in Farm-Residential-Lake and Commercial Properties 852-1501 * Nashville Middleville Tool & Die Co., Inc. Forest Middleton — Owner • Prototypes • Tools • Dier. • Fixtures • Wire EDM 611 Bowens Mills Rd., Middleville 795-3646 Woodland Sales & Service J & S Auto Sales 307 E. Green, Hastings 230 N. Broadway, Hastings 948-2681 948-4077 Lawn Mowers • Chainsaws • Weed Trimmers • Rototlllers State Bank of Caledonia Caledonia — 891-8113 Middleville — 795-3361 National Bank of Hastings 24 HOUR BANKING 241 W. State Beef Carcass Program: (from left) Becky Reigler, Tom Varney, Jeff Geukes. This page sponsored hy the following — Hastings Office Supplies Coleman Agency of Hastings, Inc. Second Hand Corners 152 W. State 203 S. Michigan 102 W. State St., Hastings 945-3226 945-3412 945-5005 J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings 945-9554 Publishers of Hastings Banner • Hastings Reminder • Weekender • Maple Valley News • Middleville Sun & News • Lakewood News • Battle Creek Shopper • Marshall Community Ad-Visor Big L Lumberland For all your building supply needs The Cinema Come Enjoy A Movie 213 W. State, Hastings 945-2243 NOW OPEN SUNDAYS Ray James Electromechanical SERVICE and REPAIR 222 S. Jefferson, Hastings 945-9100 Thornapple Valley Community Credit Union Maple Valley Implement, Inc. Clarksville 202 E. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings 737 Sherman St., Nashville 693-2227 948-8369 852-1910 Hecker Agency Insurance L & S Cousins Trucking Lake Odessa Co-op 225 N. Main, Nashville 204 S. Main, Nashville LeRoy & Sharon Cousins, Owners Salutes Youth & Agriculture 374-8061 Fertilizer Plant 1018 3rd Ave. 374-8733 374-7329 Dutton — 698-6337 945-3437 852-9680 852-9656 Bradford White Corp, ll-Rent-Em Canoe Cappon Oil Co. Admiral Ship Store Middleville Hastings Brand’s Photographic Center 1 Hour and Same Day Photo Processing 795-3364 945-3191 313 N. Broadway, Hastings 1601 S. Hanover (M-37) Hastings 945-3354 112 S. Jefferson, Hastings 945-9719 Lake Odessa 945-3600 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 25, 1991 HCC Golf League results Bearing down... Hastings Country Club Men’s Monday Night Golf League -BLUt tXVISIONMATCH RESULTS T-a...*. John,on 51-3. W. Niti 50-1: J. Rugg 40-4, j Kennedy 52-0; G. Gahan 49- 4, A. Johnson 51 -Q; g. Mathews 40-4, W. Nitz 50- 0; J. Jacobs 37-4, f. Sutherland 42-0; B. Cook 53-4, J. Ketchum 46-0; D. Jarman 50-3, J. Coleman 47-1; D. Goodyear 59-4, H. Bottcher 61-0; J. Rugg 40-4, G. Gahan 49-0; G. Cove 52-4, R. Newton 58-0; J. Kennedy 52-3, D. O'Connor 46-1; B. Cook 53-4, G. Cove 52-0; T Sutherland 42-4, W. Nitz 50-0. STANDINGS.. J. Jacobs 50; D. O'Connor 45; J. Rugg 40; B. Wlersum 38; E. Mathews 30; J. Col­ eman 30; G. Cove 27; D. Jarman 25; D. Goodyear 24; T. Sutherland 23; T. Dunham 22; A. Johnson 22; B. Cook 20; W. Nitz 18; R- Newton 16; H. Bott­ cher 15; L. Komsodt 14; J. Kennedy 12; G. Gahan 10; J. Ketchum 7. PAIRING FOR 7-29 FRONT NINE...D. Goodyear vs. J. Coleman; D. O'Connor vs. A. Johnson; R. Newton vs. T. Sutherland: J. Jacobs vs. T. Dunham; L. Kornsodt vs. B. Wlersum; G. Cove vs. J. Rugg; E. Mathews vs. G. Gahan; J. Kennedy vs. J. Ketchum; W. Nitz vs. H. Bottcher; D. Jarman vs. B. Cook. -COLD DIVISION— MATCH RESULTS 7-22...R. Miller 41-4, H. Wattles 44-0; D. Loranger 41-4, J. Panfil 49-0; J. Hoke 47-3, G. Holman 41-4; L. Lang 42-4, D. Bowers 41-0; J. Walker 46-4. R. Miller 41-0; B. Stack 44-4, J. Walsh 514); G. Hamaty 46-4, D. Foster 48-0. STANDINGS...L. lang42; D. Loranger 38; R. Miller 35; B. Miller 34; J. Walsh 30; 8. Stack 29; J. Hoke 27; A. Franclk 27; B. laity 26: B. Vanderveen 26; G. Hainan 25; J. Rsher 24; G. Hamaty 22; J. Walker 19; J. Panfil 16; G. Ironside 17; D. Bowers 17; D. Foster 16; H. Wattles M: J. Wicker 14. PAIRING FOR 7-29 BACK NINE...J. Wicker vs. D. Foster; J. Hoke vs. R. Miller; J. Walker vs. B. Miller; G. Ironside vs. D. Loranger: J. Panfil vs. D. Bowers; B. losty vs. B. Vanderveen; L. Lang vs. J. Fisher; G. Holman vs. J. Walsh; H. Wattle* vs. A. Franclk; G. Hamaty vs. B. Stock. PAIRING FOR 7-29 FRONT NINE...D. Garrett vs. G. Lawrence; G. Bauer vs. Cooklin; P. Siegel vs. P. Lubieniecki; G. Etter vs. C. Morey; B. Youngs vs. Memb. Never Assigned; J. Hopkins vs. R. Stanley; D. Jacobs vs. L. Perry; G. Crothers vs. M. Pearson; L. Powers vs. P. Hilson: D. Hall vs. H. Burke. -SILVER DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 7-22...D. Bradford 50-2; J. Hubert 52-2; T. Krul 41-3; G. Begg 44-1; L. Englehart 48-4; D. Bradford 50-0; P. Loftus 45-4; D. Bradford 50-0; G. Begg 44-4: D. Bradford 50-0; D. Welton 50-3; J. Loubaugh 42-1; D. Brower 47-4; G. Pratt 46-0: C. Guy 43-4; D. Bradford 50-0; T. Cleveland 43-4; M. Miller 48-0; P. Loftus 45-2; R. Stoddard 46-2; P. Mogg 41-4. J. Hubert 52-0. STANDINGS...M. Miller 36: G. Pratt 32; R. Dawe 31; J. Plank 31; P. Mogg 29; J. Laubaugh 27; D. Brower 26; T. Krul 23; T. Harding 25; G. Begg 24; P. Loftus 24; J. Hubert 23; R. Stoddard 23; T. Cleveland 20; D. Beduhn 19; C. Guy 17; D. Brad­ ford 16; D. Gauss 15; L. Englehart 14; D. Welton 11. PAIRING FOR 7-29 BACK NINE...D. Bradford vs. J. Laughbaugh; T. Cleveland vs. R. Stoddard; D. Gauss vs. P. Mogg; J. Hubert vs. T. Krul; G. Begg vs. J. P! .. Englehart vs. G. Pratt; D. Beduhn vs. D. drawer; R. Dawe vs T. Harding; P. Loftus vs. C. Guy; D Welton vs. M. Miller. -white Division­ match RESULTS 7-22...R. McMillan 39-4, G. H. Brown 53-0; F. Markle 50-4. T. Alderson 57-0; L. Hensley 51-4, R. McMillan 44-0; G. H. Brown 50-4. T. Drumm 41-0; J. Schnackenberg 49-4, N. Gard­ ner 47-0; C. Cruttenden 45-3. 3 Masse 47-1; J. Toburen 41-4, L. Hensley 55-0: D. Hoekstra 44-4, G. E. Brown 54-0; M. Dimond 50-3. S. Spencer 62-1. STANDINGS...M. Dimond 34; C. Cruttenden 34; R. Wilcox 34; R. McMillan 33; J. Schnackenberg 26; D. Hoekstra 26; F. Markle 26; J. Northouso 25: L. Hensley 23; J. Toburen 23; B. Masse 23; D. King 23; D. Baum 22;Z R. Teegardlr, 21; T. Drumm 21; G. E. Brown 21; S. Spencer 20; G. H. Brown 20; N. Gardner 20; T. Alderson 08. PAIRING FOR 7-29 FRONT NINE .J. Northouse vs. F. Markle; T. Drumm vs. D. King; D. Hoekstra vs. S. Spencer: M. Dimond vs. N. Gardner; J. Schnackenberg vs. R. McMillan; G. E. Brown vs. B. Masse; L. Hensley vs. C. Cruttenden; G. H. Brown vs. R. Wilcox; D. Baum vs. J. Toburen; T. Alderson vs. R. Teegardin.. Sports “Macker maniacs” —RID DIVISION— Andrus of Hastings sponsors one of the top teams In the Ada Fastpitch League In suburban Grand Rapids. The team, composed primarily of Hastings residents, was tied for first in the second-half standings going In­ to last week's game. The squad also competed In the state regional tourna­ ment In Muskegon over the weekend. Here, pitcher Dave Nichols bears down on an opposing batter. MATCH RESULTS 7-21..I. Perry 49-4; R. Stanley 61-0; G. Bauer 50-4; R. Stanley 50-0; D. Jacobs 49-4; G. Powers 46-4; Cooklin 49-0; D. Hall 52-3; G. Lawrence 56-1; C. Morey 59-4; B. Youngs 52-0; G. Bauer 50-3; G. Crothers 49-1; G. Etter 60-4; P. Lubieniecki 5-0; H. Burke 50-4; M. Pearson 65-0. STANDINGS...?. Lubieniecki 41; H. Burke 40; L. Perry 37; G. Crothers 36: D. Hall 34; G. Powers 33; D. Jacobs 33; C. Morey 33; G. Bauer 30; B. Youngs 29; G. Etter 28; J. Hopkins 27; M. Pearson 27; G. Lawrence 24; R. Stanley 24; D. Garrett 20; P. Siegel 16; P. Hilton 02; Cooklin 02. Hastings tennis squad wins pair of Inter-city matches Hastings won a pair of matches this past week in the Ralph E. Ellis Inter-City tennis league. Thursday, in a match that was postponed from the previuos week due to inclement weather, Hastings.defeated Lakewood 26-13. Winning singles matches for Hastings were: 18-under— Tom Brighton. Angelle Cooklin, Christy Spindler and Jenny Storm. 15-under— Damian DeGoa, Clay Edger, Brad Balderson, Katy Larkin, Jenny Storm, Miranda Frcridge, Molly Arnold, Emily Cassell and Christy LaJoye. 12-under— Jeff Storrs, Steve Storrs, Casey King, Evan Winkler, Betsie Keeler, Mylea DeGoa and Elizabeth Lincolnhol. Winning doubles matches were: 18-under— Cooklin-Spindler 15-under— Mike Storms-Damian DeGoa, Larkin-Storm, Freridge-Cassell and AmoldLaJoye. 12-undcr— Jeff Storrs-King, Steve StorrsKrueger, Krueger-Winkler. Lisa CooklinKeeler and Meghan Kaiser-Lincolnhol. Friday Hastings defeated Byron Center 37-5. Winning singles matches for Hastings were: 18-under— Matt Schaefer, Nathan Robbe, Brighton, Kerith Sherwood, Angelle Cooklin, Storm and Spindler. 15-under— Shayne Horan, Jeff Storrs, Jason Kaiser, Storms, Damian DeGoa, Edger, Sarah Johnston, Larkin, Frcridge, Ar­ nold, Angie Lyons, LaJoye, Angie Greenfield and Becca Keeler. 12-under— King, Josh Warren, Betsie Keeler. Lisa Cooklin, Mylea DeGoa and An­ drea Jones. Winning doubles matches were: 18-under— Schaefer-Robbe, Jeff GardnerBrighton, Sherwood-Angelle Cooklin and Storm-Spindler. 15-under— Horan-Jeff Storrs, Damian DeGoa-Jason Kaiser, Stoims-Edger, Johnston-Larkin, Freridge-Arnold and LyonsLaJoye. 12-under— Jon Styf-Winkler, Betsie Keeler-Lisa Cooklin, Mylea DeGoa-Becca Keeler and Jones-Lincolnhol. Sky riders! This team, featuring Hastings High School grad Wayne Oom, finished third In their division at the Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament in Belding last week. The team, sponsored by University Towers apartments, where the team members work, consists of (from left) Wayne Oom, Andy Wirt, Ryan Ohse and Kevin Harrison. The Outdoor Outlook... by— Steve Hayes Tuning a bow and arrow. The action was fast and furious at Wednesday’s Michigan State Supercross Championships Wednesday at the Bany County Fair. Some of the best riders in the state— as well as some locals— competed in the event, (photo by Perry Hardin) A well-tuned bow and arrow combination is a pleasure to shoot. It enhances accuracy, im­ proves arrow penetration, increases arrow speed, and simply handles better. However, despite the advantages of a well-tuned outfit, many archers seem willing to accept the mediocre performance of a poorly tuned bow. Bow tuning really isn't as difficult as it may first appear, although it will require some time and patience. The key to superb accuracy lies in achieving the best possible arrow flight. Accuracy and penetration will never reach their full poten­ tial if the arrows arc porpoising or fishtailing as they leave the bow. While it’s true that the fletching on the shaft will help guide an arrow to the target, they won’t straighten an arrow’s flight if the bow isn’t tuned properly for them, particularly when shooting broadheads. One of the first things I do when setting up a new bow is to perform what is known as a paper tuning test This method allows the shooter to determine whether or not the ar­ rows are flying straight as they exit the bow. You’ll need a sheet of newspaper, a frame, and an arrow target. As far as the frame is concerned, a two foot square cardboard box with both ends removed will work fine. Place the newspaper page over one of the openings, and tape it to the box. Position it at shoulder height. Make sure the target matt is a few feet behind the box to stop the arrows. Standing ten feet or so in front of the paper, shoot a fletched arrow through it. Examine the tear hole created by the arrow. Ideally the point and fletching should pass through the paper making a single hole. Usually, however, the fletching will tear sideways or vertically in­ dicating that adjustments are necessary. Tuning for porpoising should be performed first. If the fletching tears a hole below the one tom by the point, then the nocking point is too low and should be raised. Likewise, if the fletching tears high then your nocking point is too high and should be lowered. Adjust your nocking point about one-eighth inch at a time until the fletching and point tear the paper at the same height. Tuning for fishtailing should be performed next. If the fletching or tail end of the arrow tears left or right, adjustments are necessary. Right handed shooters will most often en­ counter a left tear (opposite for left handers) which indicates a weak arrow spine. This does not mean that you purchased the incorrect shaft size. It merely means that the bow is not yet tuned to shoot them well. To correct the situation, either move the arrow rest away from the bow, increase spring tension if you use a plunger button, decrease peak bow weight, decrease the weight of the point on the arrow, or use a stiffer-spined arrow or a com­ bination of the above. If you’re right handed and encounter a right tear (opposite for left handers) then your ar­ row spine is too stiff. To remedy this situa­ tion, either move the arrow rest closer to the bow, decrease spring tension if you use a plunger button, increase peak bow weight, in­ crease the weight of the point on the arrow, or use a weaker spined arrow or a a combination of the above. Continue making adjustments until the point and fletching enter the paper through only one hole. By following the procedure outlined above, your arrow flight should improve dramatical­ ly. If it doesn’t, or if the results aren’t consis­ tent, check your equipment. If the fletching is slapping the arrow rest or the riser, you ma” need to adjust your rest or even change it. It may also be necessary in some circumstances to rotate .your arrow nocks to improve clearance. If the cables do not adequately clear lhe fletching, the addition of a cable guard should solve the problem. Finally, if the bowstring strikes your arm or your clothing, your arrow flight will often be erratic. The above is one of the best methods for tuning a bow and arrow. However, if you still have problems obtaining good arrow flight or if tuning still seems complicated, don’t hestitate to enlist the services of a qualified ar­ chery dealer. They can usually help solve your problems and put you back on target. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 25, 1991 — Page 13 Middleville burglar jailed for 10 months J-Ad Graphics News Service A Grand Rapids man arrested for burglar­ izing a Middleville home and stealing a camcorder was sentenced last Thursday to jail for 10 months. Steven J. Miner, 19, also was ordered to pay $2,500 in fines and court costs and $4,600 in restitution. He was placed on probation for five years. Miner was arrested in May by Middleville Police following a burglary of a home on Grand Rapids Street In June, Miner pleaded guilty to the lesser offense of larceny in a building. In exchange the more serious charge of breaking and entering an occupied building was dismissed. Miner could have received as much as four years in prison for the theft In other court business: •A woman found guilty of a second proba­ tion violation since her 1987 conviction was sentenced last week to prison. Sheralyn Linderman, 21, of.no known address, was sentenced July 16 to serve 16 to 24 months in prison. She received credit for Court News 308 days previously served in the Barry County Jail. Originally sentenced in 1988 to a 90-day jail sentence for stealing a ring from a friend's home, Linderman was returned to jail in January 1989 for nine months following a probation violation. •A Hastings man charged with forging stolen checks was sentenced last Thursday to a ninc-month jail term. Shawn L. Rowley, 22, of 422 S. East St, also was placed on probation for 30 months and ordered to pay $1,500 in court costs and $1,000 in fines. CLASSIFIEDS The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616)948-8051 For Sale l-'or Kent Garage Sale CABLE-NELSON PIANO, $900. 948-9298._____________ WALL LAKE, DELTON, year around Lake front, 2 bedroom, deposit, references. 623-8218 weekends. GARAGE SALE, FRI. & SAT., July 26-27, 9am-5pm, 1895 Boulder Drive just off Powell Road in Hastings. Bassinet with silk skirt, infant car seat, play pen, walker, lots of clothes and much more! POLE BUILDINGS erected statewide. Licensed/Insured. Gencsis/Rangcr Building Group. Materials/Erb Lumber Company. 1-800-638-8580. Thank You CARD OF THANKS A big thank you to all our family and friends who sent cards and other rcmcmberanccs for our 20th wedding anniversary. You made our day even more special! Wilson & Mildred Travis In Xlcinoriani IN MEMORIAM IN LOVING MEMORY OF FOREST R. B ELSON Oct. 6, 1912-July 28, 1971 Dear God, please take this message To our loved one up above. Tell him how much we miss him And give him all our love. He bid no one a last farewell. He said “Good Bye” to none. The heavenly gates just opened And a loving voice said “Come.” Although his soul is now at rest And free from care and pain, This world would seem like Heaven If we could have him back again. It broke our hearts to lose him But he did not go alone. For part of us went with him The day you called him home. Sadly missed by his wife, Donna daughter, Linda and son, Bill and family l ost <1 / ouud LOST BLACK STANDARD poodle, female, no collar, REWARD. 868-6130,_______ REWARD: LOST MASTER­ CRAFT BLUE boat cover on Vermontville Hwy/State Road, June 11th. Please call 726-1192 or 726-0218. iiusiness Sen-ices E*Z EXCAVATING: •Septic systems •basements dug •driveways ♦ footings *stone and top soil delivered. Owner Gary Easey, 721-8982. SEPTIC TANKS PUMPED E*Z Excavating, 721-8982. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE. Residential, busi­ ness, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 Wanted WANTED older Echo chain saws, model 701, SVL for parts call 795-7018 weekdays after 4pm, weekends anytime. Help Wanted MACHINIST West Michigan manufacturer of metalworking presses has immediate opening for qualified machinist. Qualfied applicant should have experience operat­ ing manually run lathes and or mills, have own tool and read blueprints. Send resume to: Ad # 548, c/o the Hastings Reminder, P.O. Box 188, Hastings, MI 49058.______________________ MAJOR TELEPHONE COMPANY now hiring. Tech­ nicians, installers, account service reps, operators. No experience necessary. For infor­ mation, call 1-219-736-9807 ext T4317 9am-9pm 7 days. NOW HIRING FULL TIME openings in all departments. These are permanent positions w/rapid advancement, for those that qualify. $1,380 per month to start, plus bonus and benefits. No experience necessary. For immediate interview call between 9am and 5pm 945-5522.__________________ TWO TO THREE PEOPLE for sewing shop. No experience necessary, call 8-2, 945-4479. Farm FRESH SWEET CORN $5 a bushel, $1.25 a dozen, 3 miles west of Lake Odessa, 374-4801. Miscellaneous HASTINGS BALLOON PORT Balloon rides. 945-3478. WOLFF TANNING BEDS. New commercial. Home units from $199.00. Lamps, Lotions, Accessories. Monthly payments low as $18.00. Call today FREE NEW Color Catalog. 1-800-462-9197. Community Notices THE BARRY COUNTY Mental Health Services Board will hold its regular monthly meeting at 8a.m., Thursday, Aug. 1 in the conference room. Any interested person is invited to attend. Recreation 1989 KAWASAKI VOYA­ GER, 1200cc touring bike with matching Bell helmcnts and cover, 3000 miles. $5500. 945-9529 days, 948-8799 even­ ings. Ask for Rick. GARAGE SALE, LAKE FRONT, boat and motor, 18 hp., snowmobile, mens ladies bikes, clothes, toys, fishing equipment, household and more. Keller Road. 1 mile east of Otis Lake road. 1/2 mile west of Head road. July 25-26-27. 9-5. No junk. JULY 26, 27, Two family garage sale. Friday, 9-3, Satur­ day 9-noon. Clothes adult and children, lots of other great items! 528 E. Francis. l-'or Sale Automotive 1984 FORD F150 4 wheel drive, 302V8 engine, 3 speed w/ overdrive. Half ton, dual tanks, Reese hitch, cap, tool box. 517-852-9099 after 5pm. FOR SALE: 1980 Buick Regal. Good condition, 67,000 miles. Has to be seen io be appreciated. 948-8507,___________________ National Ads CHEAP! FBI/U5. SEIZED, •84 VW $50; ’87 Mercedes $200; ’85 Mercedes $100; ’65 Mustang $50. Choose from thousands starting $25. FREE 24 Hour Recording Reveals Details 801-379-2929 Copyright #MJ446C U.S HOTLINE copyright__________________ CORVETTE $400 Bronco $50; 89 Mercedes $200; 87 BMW $100; 65 Mustang $50. U.S. Public Auction, Dmglord Prop­ erties. Choose from thousands starting $25. FREE 24 Hour Recording Reveals Giveaway Prices. 801-379-2930 Copyright HMI137RC._________________ DRUGLORD TRUCKS! $100 86 Bronco $50; 91 Blazer $150; 77 Jeep CJ $50. Seized Vans, 4x4’s, boats. Choose from thou­ sands starting $25. FREE 24 hour recording reveals details. 801-379-2930 Copyright #MI137KC. Rowley was charged with two counts of stealing a financial transaction device, utter­ ing and publishing, and larceny in a building following the incidents in July 1990. Hastings Police alleged Rowley stole the financial documents and cashed $250 in forged stolen checks. In June, Rowley pleaded guilty to one count of stealing a financial transaction de­ vice and to attempted uttering and publish­ ing. He could have received up to five years in prison. •A woman who stole a purse from a church in May was sentenced last week to serve 75 days in jail. Kathy J. Henry, 20, was arrested in May for larceny involving the theft of a purse from the First Presbyterian Church in Hast­ ings. Henry was charged with larceny in a building, but pleaded guilty in June to the lesser charge of attempted larceny in a building. She also was ordered to pay $500 in court costs and fines and $50 in restitution. Henry was placed on probation for four years. •A Middleville driver arrested for her third drinking and driving offense pleaded guilty last Thursday to that charge. Valeri K. Plants, 42, of 904 Greenwood St., will face a minimum jail or prison term of one year, but she could be sentenced to a maximum of five years in prison. Plants was arrested in March 1991 by Middleville Police following an incident on West Main Street In exchange for her guilty plea to the felony drunken driving charge, a separate charge of driving with a suspended license will be dismissed when she is sentenced Aug. 21. Plants has previous convictions for drunken driving in 1990 and 1986, according to court documents. She remains in the Barry County Jail until sentencing. •A Coldwater man arrested for burglary and property destruction will be sentenced Aug. 15. Timothy J. Baker, 48, faces up to two years in prison after pleading guilty in June to attempted malicious destruction of prop­ erty. In exchange for the guilty plea, more serious charges of burglary and malicious destruction of property will be dismissed. Baker was arrested following a dispute in September 1990 that involved a break-in to a mobile home in Hastings Township and damages to an automobile and waterbed in the home. •A Hastings driver arrested in March for his third drinking and driving offense will be sentenced Aug. 15 in Barry County Circuit Court. Kenneth S. Wilson, 25, of 2068 N. Broadway, pleaded guilty in June to the felony offense, punishable by at least one year in jail or prison and up to five years in prison. In exchange for his guilty plea, an addi­ tional charge of second-offense driving with a suspended license will be dismissed. Wilson was arrested by Barry County Sheriffs deputies while driving in Castleton Township. He has previous convictions for drunken driving in 1985 and 1987 in Barry County, according to court documents. Wilson remains in the Barry County Jail awaiting sentencing. The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held July 23, 1991 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... • Individual Health • Group Health. • Retirement Life Home Auto • Farm • • • • • Business Mobile Home Personal Belongings Rental Property Motorcycle Since 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE o, 945-3412 No injuries in area accident HASTINGS - A Dewitt woman was cited for failure to yield in an accident near the intersection of Charlton Park and East State roads last Friday. Wendy Ann Hamilton, 17, of 2021 West Herbison Road in Dewitt was southbound on Charlton Park Road when the 9:05 p.m. accident occurred. She told Barry County Sheriffs deputies that she looked, but did not see any oncom­ ing traffic, and proceeded to cross East State Road. The driver of the other vehicle involved, William C. Cappon, 69, of 764 Wellman Rd. told authorities that he didn't see the Hamilton vehicle until it was in front of him. Passengers in the Hamilton vehicle were Adam Jackson, 18 of Sunfield, and Becky Burns, 17, of Dewitt. Betty Cappon, 65, was a passenger in the Cappon car. Ionia man arrested after assaulting hosts LAKE ODESSA - A dispute between a man and a woman about who was going to drive a car from a gathering resulted in an Ionia man being arrested and charged with breaking and entering with intent to commit a felony and aggravated assault Christopher Royal Antolovich, 31, of 316 E. Main Street, Ionia, was at a gathering at the home of Daniel and Alice Dingena on Jordan Lake, Lake Odessa, when Barry County deputies say he became very intoxicated. It was decided among the people at the home that a friend would drive Antolovich to another location to spend the night An­ tolovich strongly objected to the idea of not driving the vehicle, and tried to follow his friend into the Dingena home where she had fled. He is charged with malicious destruction of a building over $100, one count of aggra­ vated assault, one count of assault and battery, and one count of illegal entry. Authorities said Antolovich allegedly broke down a door and assaulted Daniel Dingena and also his wife when she came to her husband's aid. Daniel Dingena sought treatment for his injuries at Pennock Hospital's emergency room. Antolovich is scheduled for a preliminary hearing in 56th District Court at 9 a.m. Aug. 2. Drunken driver arrested in Hastings HASTINGS - Gary David Selby, 34, of 2082 E. State Rd. was observed by Hastings City Police swerving into the opposite traffic lane twice, and was stopped by the offi­ cers last Thursday at about 3:20 a.m. Selby appeared intoxicated to the officers, and failed field sobriety tests. He was ar­ rested and charged with operating a vehicle under the influence, and transporting and possessing open intoxicants. , Selby’s blood alcohol level registered .12. A passenger in the Selby car, Kathy Labine, told police that an open bottle of beer in the car was Selbys; while Selby said it was Labine's. They later said they were both drinking the beer, and Labine was issued an appearance citation for possession of open intoxicants in a motor vehicle. Car struck by vehicle on Chief Noonday YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. - A Wayland man who was driving on Chief Noonday Road collided with a car that was in his traffic lane as he rounded a curve last Saturday afternoon. Phillip G. Lapine, 36, of 2160 Parker Drive, told Barry County Sheriffs deputies that he was unable to avoid hitting the vehicle that left the scene of the accident Ladder and battery taken from pickup HASTINGS - A Hastings area man reported the theft of a battery and an extension ladder from his pickup to the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Pete Worden of 1771 Mathison Road said the things were taken from the truck parked in front of his resi­ dence. Minor injuries sustained in head-on crash JOHNSTOWN TWP. - A Hastings area man was cited for driving left of the center line Sunday after his car struck an oncoming vehicle head-on at about 11 a.m. Police said Richard Moore, 50, of Lawrence Road was northbound on Uldricks Road near Hickory Road when he allegedly encountered a southbound car in his lane. Moore told police he swerved over the center line to avoid the vehicle and when the other driver returned to her lane, the cars collided. Moore and his passenger, Richard Moore Jr., 15 were taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings where they were both treated for minor injuries and released. The driver of the other vehicle, Candace Ingersoll, 19, of Battle Creek was taken to Leila Hospital where she also was treated and released. Moore, who was not wearing a seat belt, was issued a citation for driving left of the center line. His son also was not wearing a seatbelt, police said. Ingersoll was using safety restraints at the timerof the accident ATTENTION KIDS! Antiques OLD ORIENTAL RUGS wanted any size or condition. Call 1-800-443-7740. • PUBLIC NOTICE • Notice is hereby given that an accuracy test will be conducted on the automatic tabulating equipment which will be used to tabulate the absent voters ballots from the August 6,1991 Primary Election on Thursday, August 1,1991 at 2 p.m. In the office of the City Clerk, City Hall. Hastings, Michigan. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk • NOTICE • Police Beat (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service). Don't miss one week of the Banner’s newest feature. • Games • Recipes • Puzzles • Information Interesting features written on “your” level...great way to pass the time during summer vacation. Plus • NOTICE • NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ZONING ORDINANCE AND MAP AMENDMENT Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan To: Residents and Property Owners of Hope Township; and any other interested persons. Published under Section 11 of P.A. 184 of 1943, au amended. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at a regularly scheduled Board Meeting held on the 8th day of July 1991, an Amendment to the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance and Map was adopted to be effective immediately. A copy of the Zoning Ordinance and Map Amendment may be purchased or viewed by contacting the Hope Township Clerk on Wednes­ days during normal business hours 9 a.m. to 12 Noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hope Township Hall. 5463 S. Wall Lake Rd. M-43, telephone 948-2464 or may be viewed at the office of the Barry County Clerk. Shirley R. Case Hope Township Clerk — local features on area business and industry ... the people who sponsor this column. Mini Page Sponsors... Daniel R. Gole, D.D.S. Farm Bureau Insurance — Larry Neil Hastings City Bank River Bend Travel Agency Mace Pharmacy, Nashville Coleman Insurance Agency Wren Funeral Home Dr. M. McAlvey & Dr. D. 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Rides can be made longer by adding more height to the first lift We call coasters either wooden or steel, based on the types of tracks they have. THEY WOKE HIM UP! (Sent in by Erin McArthur) • Brakes that Q: What is at the end of everything? A: The letter "G”! Q: What do ghosts eat for breakfast? A: Spookgetti! Q: What did one y to the other? work by friction, or steel scraping up against steel, to slow or stop the train. • Fans who love the T y thrill and stand in line "de a8a'n anc* again. i Steel tracks are tubes. Riders of The Beast get a long ride. Longest wooden: With a track that is 7,400 feet long. The Beast is the longest wooden coaster in the world. The ride takes 3 minutes, 40 seconds. At: Kings Island, Kings Island, Ohio. Tallest and fastest wooden: The Mean Streak holds two world records. It is 160 feet tall at its highest hill. It goes more than 65 miles per hour. At: Cedar Point, Sandusky, Ohio. Wooden tracks are layers of wood glued and bolted together and shaped. Strips of steel for wheels to run on are added on the top, sides and bottom. • Cars for the passengers to ride or stand in. Highest drop and fastest steel: • A motor, a chain and a hook. The motor pulls the chain. The hook under each train grabs the chain and pulls the car up the hill. The Anaconda is the only loojJng coaster with an underwater tunnel. It loops and turns riders upside down a total of six times. At: Kings Dominion, Doswell, Va. The Steel Phantom has the highest drop (225 feet) and the fastest speed (more than 80 miles per hour). It dives into a valley, through another coaster, and turns nders upside down four times. At: Kennywood Park, Pittsburgh, Pa. Attention, kids, teachers and parents! You can save our planet! Order The Mini Page's chart. Wha) Khk Gm Do to Swt Iht 1-trth, to post at home or in the classroom. Simple and practical tips from A to Z will teach chil­ dren how to make a difference in protect­ ing the environment. (Size: 22 l/2~x28~) Mail order to: The Mini Page Save the Earth Chart P.O. Box 419150 Kansas City. Mo. 64141 Please send: _____ copies of The Mint Page Save the Earth Chart at $2.50 plus 50 cents each postage and handling (Make check or money order payable to Andrews and McMeeL) Total amount endow'd $ City _ V”Rookie Cookie’s Recipe Turkey Apple Salad ftOV-VER .. ■ State ......... ,, Zip , "O" ’»• UtoPtOA by BMtv OMXtem Cq^ 1W1 UrawrMI ’’’Ml SynOKau HIS To/jy You'll need: • • • • • • 2 cups turkey, cubed 2 apples, chopped 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup celery, chopped ’/< cup slivered almonds % cup mayonnaise What to do: 1. Combine turkey, apples and lemon juice in a large bowl. Mix well. , 2. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. 3. Serve over lettuce leaves. Serves 4. Roller Coaster TRY 'N FIND Words about roller coasters are hidden in the block below. See if you can find: ROLLER COASTER. RIDE. AMUSEMENT PARK THRILLING. EXCITING. SCARY. LOOP. FAST. UPSIDE DOWN. DOWN. HILL. SPEED. CAR. HARNESS. RAIL. TURN. UP. LIFT. DROP. FUN. AMUSEMENTPARKLT KLOOPRTURNSFF DH I RESUL I I H LLAJQVXPUAFR I RWYAENST I DCPFLDROPEMTSL DOAHARNESSDCAHL EWRGEXC I T NGQU I I HNYUPSIDEDOWNXN I ROLLERCOASTERG ’•o'" Tbe Mm Paga 07 aatty CMOrwn lHI unrwW Pr«» Syndicate Mini Spy . . The Mini Page gang is riding a roller coaster! See if you can find: • question mark • letter T *2 letter D’s • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • kite toothbrush letter E sword letter L knife number 7 witch hat letter A hourglass bread loaf strawberry arrow crescent moon word MINI letter Y About 400 years ago, the Russians invented the first coasters. A rider climbed to the top of a tower, got into a sled and slid to the bottom over an ice-covered course. He or she would get off and climb to the top of a nearby tower and do it again. The first roller coaster in this country was a very gentle, 20­ mile train ride through the mountains of Pennsylvania. The train went as fast as 5 miles per hour! La Marcus Thompson was the father of the modem roller coaster. In the 1880s he invented the “switchback.” People climbed a tower, rode down and got off at the end. They then climbed another tower at the end and rode back to where they started. Most amusement parks were at the end of trolley lines. Then came the family car, and people started driving to places other than amusement parks. Many coasters were tom down. ■ Today Amusement parks have found that the thrills roller coasters offer really attract the crowds. Many new coasters are being built, with new twists and turns. The wooden Wildcat was In an amusement park that went out of business. It was about Io be tom down and destroyed. It was saved, renamed, and moved to Frontier City In Oklahoma City. Some old wooden coasters are being saved and reopened. Others are being moved from one park to another. Tbday there are a total of 210 coasters in the U.S., Mexico and Canada. Of that number, 81 are wood and 129 are steel. (This does not count the smaller portable ones.) Types of coasters Here are just a few of the many types. Later on At one time, about 70 years ago in the 1920s, roller coasters were really BIG. There were about 2,000 in this country alone. Then along came the Depression, and people didn't have extra money for fun. During World War II. parts to keep the coasters running became scarce. The XLR-8 Is a suspended-type roller coaster at AstroWorld in Houston. Suspended: a steel coaster whose trains hang from the track rather than riding on it. Wood: a coaster with tracks made oflayers of wood. Strips of steel for wheels to ride on are added. Passengers get a loose, rattling, and rough-andtumble ride. The Gianl Dipper reopened in 1990 after being closed for 14 years. It was built in 1925. It stands all by Itself in an area called Belmont Park, San Olego. Steel: a coaster with steel tubes as tracks. Only steel coasters have loops. Passengers get a smooth ride. The Shockwave Is a steel stand-up looping coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure In Jackson. N.J. Stand-up: a steel coaster whose passengers ride it standing up and often upside down. To hold them in, riders have lap bars as well as a shoulder harness. They straddle a bicycle-type seat. The Mini Page thanks Ray Ueberroth, president. American Coaster Enthusiasts; and Kings Dominion Park for help with this story. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-08-01.pdf c59f00d4eade9cf95d6a14fe966715ca PDF Text Text Middle School gets new principal City primary will be Tuesday See Story, Page 2 See Story, Page 3 Hastings Local housing problems and efforts being made by the Barry County chapter of Habitat for Humanity will be the topic of the next Lunch and Learn program Friday. Patricia Wagner, ioal executive direc­ tor of Habitat, and her husband, the Rev. Lynn Wagner, who serves on the Habitat Board and Family Selection Committee, win be speakers. The Habitat program is dedicated to building simple, decent homes for lowincome families who live in substandard housing. Perhaps its most famous member is former President Jimmy Carter, a volunteer and leader in the na­ tional non-profit campaign. The First Friday forum, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Party, will be held at the Thomas Jefferson Han, corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Those attending are encourag­ ed to bring their own lunches. Coffee and tea win be provided by the Democrats. Banner Tunnrrxv Allf'IICT, «nn< THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 1991 mr VOLUME 137, NO. oj 24 1st Friday focus to be on Habitat > See Story, Page 10 Devoted the Interests of Barry County uevotea to tnetoInterests of carry County sinceSince 18501856 _ — News Briefs Some impressions of the old ban park PRICE 25* Special election scheduledfor Sept. 23 School bond, millage plan unveiled by Sandra Ponsetto Stiff Writer The Hastings Area Board of Education will ask voters to approve up to $17.35 million in bond issues and three supplemental millage increases in a special school election Monday, Sept 23. If passed, the propositions would allow for repair, remodeling and re-equipping the district's four existing elementary schools, the high school, middle school and for the construction of a fifth elementary facility. The construction of a natatorium (indoor swimming pool) at the high school also is proposed. "The board put these issues on the ballot in response to the report of the Citizens' Advisory Committee," said Hastings Area School Superintendent Carl Schoessel. ‘"They spent a lot of time looking at the future needs of the schools and looking at existing facilities to see what needs to be done to meet our future needs." The advisory group was reactivated last fall to explore solutions to overcrowding problems in the elementary schools and deterioration of existing facilities and to examine the future needs of the district "The committee is aware that our elementary schools are at capacity right now," said Schoessel. "We have kids meeting (for classes) in janitors' closets. Our current (elementary) facilities don't allow for future growth. Board members decided to put both the bond and the millage propositions on the same ballot because they wanted the public to know that additional millage would be needed to run the new facilities, according to Schoessel. "A lot of (school) boards would get the bond issues passed and then wait two years and ask for the additional millage," he said. "We want the community to know up front what is involved." The board at a special meeting Monday unanimously approved the five propositions to be put before the voters. Trustee Mark Feldpausch was absent Proposition I would allow the school system to borrow up to $13,315,000 and issue unlimited tax bonds for remodeling, furnishing, re-equipping existing schools, acquiring additional land, improving sites and building and furnishing a new elementary school. The bond issue would add an additional 2.4 mills for the next 30 years to the schools' See SCHOOLS, Page 2 Henry to speak at town meeting Fifth District Congressman Paul Henry is scheduled to have a “town meeting” from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednes­ day, Aug. 14., at the Hastings High School Lecture Hall. Henry, a Republican who represents the northern half of Barry County in Washington D.C., will talk about such proposals for reforms in education, financial institutions, health care, highway transportation and campaign financing The congressman also is having town meeting sessions in Wayland Aug. 7, Portland Aug. 8, Grand Rapids Aug 13 and Rockford Aug. 13. Wren to close, open facilities The official closing of the old Wren Funeral Home and the opening of the new one will take place Saturday at the two locations in Hastings. The South Jefferson Street building will close during a public ceremony at 11 a.m., with closing remarks delivered ty the Rev. Willard Curtis, retired pastor of the Hastings Presbyterian Church. Then a police-escorted motorcade will travel to the new funeral home at the cor­ ner of North Broadway and Woodlawn for a ribbon cutting at noon. Mayor Mary Lou Gray will speak and the Rev. Michael Anton of Grace Lutheran Church will dedicate the facility. An open house will follow, until 5 p.m. Saturday and another will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Unscheduled visits to the new facility will be offered from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. the following week. Aug. 5-9. St Rose plans summer festival A chicken dinner and games for children and adults will be highlights of Sunday’s eighth annual Summer Festival at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Some of the activitiee besides games will be a three-on-three basketball tour­ nament, a Country Store with homemade and novelty items, a silent auction and opportuniies to meet the church’s new pastor, the Rev. Chuck Fisher. Dinner will be served from noon to 3 p.m. Included will be a half chicken, a salad and homemade pie. The cost of the meal will be $5 for each adult and $2.50 for children bet­ ween the ages of 5 and 12. Additional News Briefs Appear on Page 2 The seven Barry County Board of Commissioner’s districts could change significantly under a re-districting plan now under consideration. The proposed new boundaries (right) reflect changes in population since the current districts were established in 1981 (left). By law, the districts must be redrawn after each census. Redistricting plan will shake up county board by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Stiff Writer A preliminary plan to redraw the Barry County Board of Commissioner’s districts promises to shake up membership on the board if the proposal is approved. The plan, submitted Monday to the Barry County Apportionment Commission, places the homes of incumbent Fourth District Commissioner Orvin Moore and Fifth Dis­ trict Commissioner Ted McKelvey in the new Fifth District, and puts Seventh District Commissioner Rae Hoare and Sixth District Commissioner Ethel Boze in the new Sev­ enth District The tentative redisricting plan also creates two districts without an incumbent commis­ sioner - thereby opening the elections up to new candidates. Unaffected by the proposed new boundaries are commissioners Marge Radant of Hast­ ings, who represents the First District; Robert Wenger, of Thornapple Township, who holds the Second District seat; and Mike Smith, of Hastings Township, who was elected in 1990 to the Third District post. The three will be eligible to run for re-elec­ tion in 1992. By law the apportionment commission must redraw county commission districts ev­ ery 10 years following the U.S. Census tu reflect changes in the county's population. Figures released by the Barry County Clerk's office show the county's population has grown from 45,781 in 1980 to 50,057 in 1990. If the apportionment commission adopts the plan submitted by Barry County Clerk Nancy Bcersma, the four Republican incum­ bent commissioners will face each other in the GOP primary election if each chooses to run for office in 1992. Meanwhile, open elec­ tions would be held for new commissioners in the new Fourth and Sixth districts. The tentative plan represents several signif­ icant shifts in boundaries from the current districts. The First District, which encom­ passes Hastings and a smaH portion of Hast­ ings Township north of the city, expands to include parts of Hastings Township north of Center Road and west of Powell Road, and north of State Road and west of Becker Road. The Second District, presently consisting of Thornapple and Yankee Springs town­ ships, now includes Thornapple and Irving Township under the proposed plan. The Third District, now made up of Irving, Rutland and the remainder of Hasting Town­ ship, drops Irving Township and picks up Carlton Township while keeping Rutland Township and the majority of Hastings Township. L The Fourth District, presently consisting of Carlton, Woodland and Castleton Town­ ship and most of Nashville, is shifted west­ ward to consist of Yankee Springs and Or­ angeville townships and all of Hope Town­ ship that is west of M-43. The Fifth District, now made up of Maple Grove, Assyria and Johnstown townships plus a small section of Nashville, is moved north to include Woodland Township, Castle­ ton Township and Maple Grove Township. The Sixth District, which now is made up See DISTRICT, Page 2 Rutland to decide library support issue Tuesday J-Ad Graphics News Service Rutland Charter Township voters will decide in a special election Tuesday, Aug. 6, whether cr not the township should grant the Hastings Public Library Board's request for three-tenths of a mill support plus penal fines. "If it (the millage request) doesn't pass, we may have to make adjustments and cuts, but we don't have any idea what they would be," said Library Board President Linda Lincolnhol. "We'd talk to the Township Board and see what they would like to do and what the library can financially afford to do." For several years, both Rutland and Hastings Charter Township had a service contract with the library, which, for $1,000 annually plus penal fines, entitled residents in those township's to receive free library cards. However, increasing operating costs and demand for library services prompted members of the Library Board to make an appeal to the townships for additional financial help. The Library Board decided to make its appeal when a study revealed that the city of Hastings has paid about $8.44 in per capita support each year while Hastings and Rutland has contributed $1.81 and S2.03 in per capita support, respectively. Hastings Township officials denied the library's request for three-tenths of a mill support, or $7,856 plus penal fines. The Township Board made a counter offer to increase support to $1,250 a year plus penal fines. The Library Board rejected the Hastings Township counter offers and did not renew its contract with the township. Since then the township has signed a contract with the Freeport Library, which is also a member of the Lakeland Library Cooperative and provides township residents with access to the Hastings library. Rutland officials increased their township's support to $5,000 plus penal fines, roughly half of the three-tenths of a mill support requested by the Library Board. However, members of the Township Board have said they want voters to determine the final outcome of the library's request. Three-tenths of the state equalized value of a $90,000 home would equal about SI3.50. "It's not quite the price of a dinner for two, and it’s very reasonable to keep that type of (library) service available to Barry County residents," said Rutland Township Supervisor Bob Edwards. Lincolnhol said she appreciates Rutland officials putting the issue before township voters. "Rutland has been extremely cooperative and we appreciate their support of the library," she said. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Rutland Township Hall, located at 2561 Heath Road in Hastings. To vote in favor of increased support, voters should mark the box next to the "yes" on the ballot. To vote against it they should vote "no." �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 1, 1991 Ex-ambulance director to face charges here by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer Authorities will return to Barry County a former ambulance service director accused of embezzlement and larceny from the now-de­ funct Interlakes Ambulance service. Ex-director Darrell G. Hall, 30, was ar­ rested last, week in Florida on charges stemming from his tenure as director of the former Delton-based ambulance service. Interlakes Ambulance, formerly known as BPOH Ambulance, closed in 1990 within a few months of Hall's disappearance and was reorganized as Delton Ambulance Service. Michigan State Police oharge Hall stole about $8,000 worth of goods including an automatic defibrillator, jumper cables, fire extinguishers, radios and a microwave oven from the service when he suddenly disap­ peared from the area in November 1989. Authorities also charge Hall submitted forged payroll time slips and billed the ambu­ lance service for repairs made to his vehicle. In December 1989, the Barry County Pros­ ecutor’s office issued arrest warrants charging Contaminated site cleanup continues Plastic liners cover contaminated soil removed from the old Amoco gas station site at the corner of State and Broadway in Hastings. State Sen. Jack Welborn and Michigan Department of Natural Resources officials were in town Monday to inspect the site. It was said that it will be between 1 'h and two years before all of the gasolinecontaminated soil will be removed. A biological treatment method is being used to clean up. The liners should be removed by sometime next week, Hastings Director of Public Services Mike Klovanich said. Judge rejects drain suit change of venue, groups draft compromise Consolidated lawsuits seeking to stop the Collier/Mud Creek Intercounty Drain Board’s nearly SI million improvement plan will be heard in Barry County despite a motion by the defense for a change of venue, visiting Judge Hudson E. Deming ruled Thursday. “I think it would be proper to have it in another county,” said Eaton County Drain Commissioner Dale Benjamin. “Here, you have a judge in his home county, with his own prosecutor and county commissioners. I’m disappointed but I’m not surprised.” But Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley argued during the hearing that the defense could not determine whether Judge Richard Shuster, who was on vacation at the time, could be impartial during a trial on the dispute. Additionally, Deming ruled that a portion of the Michigan Drain Code stating a change of venue can only be determined by the circuit judge of Michigan is superceded by local court authority since no such state-level post exists. The court appeal was prompted by protests from residents of Woodland Township who News Briefs Nashville seniors may get new home Nashville’s old waterworks building, which was renovated as a community center in the 1970s, has been proposed as a meeting site for local senior citizens. The Nashville Village Council has authorized its Buildings and Grounds Committee to meet with the Barry Coun­ ty Commission on Aging to negotiate a rental agreement. Nashville senior citizens now meet at the local Masonic temple, which serves as the local COA nutrition site. The old building was constructed in 1891 to house steam-operated pumps that lifted Nashville’s early municipal water supply from the Thomapple River to a tower where Putnam Park now is located. The building, since its renovation in the ’70s, has been used as a temporary meeting hall and it has been rented out to private parties for gatherings. Some changes to the old waterworks station would be needed to be made before the senior citizens could use it safely, local officials have pointed out. ‘Jubilee’ series will end Friday The final "Youthful Jubilee” outdoor concert of the summer is planned for 7 p.m. Friday at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings. Included on the program will be Dan Martin on the tuba, narrator Ashley Cole, a puppet show called "Six Animal Friends,” country musician Robbie Tack, Jessica Schafer giving a recitation, siner Gabriella Solmes. jazz dancer Erin Merritt and singer Bill Reynolds. Masters of ceremonies will be Nate Allyn and Eric Johan. The summertime Youthful Jubilee scries is sponsored by the Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County. There is no admission fee to Friday s concert. do not want to be assessed as much as S48 per acre for a project they say is not necessary and may even be detrimental due to a higher velocity of water coming downstream from Eaton and Ionia counties. The $965,000 drain improvement project was requested by Eaton County’s Sunfield Township Supervisor Jack Smith to alleviate apparent farmland flooding and was approved by a 2-1 drainage board vote last January, with Eaton and Ionia Counties in favor. Barry County Drain Commissioner Robert Shaffer has opposed the plan while Benjamin and Ionia County Drain Commissioner John Bush support cleaning, widening and deepen­ ing the 7.82-three county open drain and it’s branch. A class action suit filed in Charlotte by David Meyer was consolidated with the Barry County suit and will be heard in Barry County. A trial date has not been set. However, Woodland and Sunfield citizens* groups organized to fight the project met in Woodland Township Tuesday to formulate a compromise proposal for the drainage board Doctor to open practice Aug. 1 Dr. Scott Brasseur will open his new practice in internal medicine Aug. 1, ac­ cording to an announcmement last week by Pennock Hospital. Brasseur has joined the practices of Drs. Atkinson, Brown and Wildern. He received his pre-medieal education at Jackson Community College and Michigan State University, earning his medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean, Monster­ rat, West Indies. He completed a threeyear internal medicine residency at the Wayne State University Medical Center in Detroit. Brasseur also is an advanced cardiac life support instructor. 10th ‘Showcase’ slated at Arby’s The Singing Strings, Faye Freeman, Hosea Humphrey and Rex and Lori Reed will be among the musical per­ formers at tonight’s (Aug. 1) “Showcase” at Arby’s Restaurant in Hastings. This will be the 10th a scries of showcases featuring local musicians in an acousting setting. Tonight’s concert, which will begin at 6:30, will feature mandolin, fiddle, uprigght bass and autoharp, besides acoustic guitars. There is no cover charge. Seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Arts Council meets Aug. 6 The Thomapple Arts Council will hr.ve its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Tues­ day. Aug. 6. at tlie Arts Hatchery Building at Fish Hatchery Park. Ponnock hires nursing director Pennock Hospital has hired Perry Francisco as its new director of nursing. Francisco comes from Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Ind., where he has served as clinical director of women’s and children’s services. He also has held numerous other nurs­ ing management positions in emeregency and intensive care fields. Francisco, native of the St. JosephBenton Harbor area, earned his bachelor's degree from Hope College in Holland and a master’s degree from An­ drews University in Berrien Springs. to consider. Jim Smith, president of the Woodland anti­ dram group, conducted the meeting in the Woodland Township Board room. Organiza­ tion Secretary Carol Hewitt and board members Dave Suntken and Billy Remes were present at the meeting. Organization Treasurer Bob Crockford was unable to at­ tend, but he sent his report. Smith said that not much had happened since the last meeting, when it had been reported that a lawsuit had been filed to stop the project. However, two weeks ago, Woodland Township Supervisor Doug MacKenzie hadmet with Sunfield Supervisor Jack Smith and Castleton Supervisor Judd Cooley. MacKenzie reported that movement on the Sunfield Board had enabled the formation of a committee of two citizens each from the Woodland, Sunfield and Castleton Township boards and two people from the citizen com­ mittees in Woodland and Sunfield townships. This group had come up with a compromise plan after agreeing that the original proposal, wnich was estimated would cost $1.2 million, was just too big and had to be reduced. They appointed a subcommittee of Doug MacKen­ zie, Jack Smith and Judd Cooley. The group met again with Barry County Drain Commissioner Bob Schaefer after a much improved compromise proposal had been worked out. The current estimated cost of this com­ promise proposal would probably be less than $200,000, without the engineering fees, which would raise the estimate to $250,000. This estimate may be high and it may be possible to further reduce costs. The cost to landowners would be from $4 per acre in some areas to $12 in some others. MacKenzie said the original plan for a 16-foot-wide bottom, rock-lined ditch had been dropped in the compromise. The drain basically would be cleaned out to the original depth and width, then maintained at an annual cost not to exceed $2,500 per mile, to be paid by each township for the miles in their borders. Saddlebag Lake Road is the real problem, and the group would petition state authorities to allo woving the crossing to higher ground, changing the channel and eliminating one bridge, cutting costs in this areas on an estimated $60,000. If this cannot be done, the Woodland Township Board would consider closing part of the road permanently, allowing access from each end, but not through. Another culvert tube would be installed at Carlton Center Road and improvements would be made at Barnum Road, including another culvert tube. Davenport Road cross­ ing would not be changed. It was felt that Thornapple Lake might not be greatly affected by these lessened changes in the proposal. Two Barry County Road Commissioners at the meetings. Jack Lenz and Robert Russell, made comments from the floor that indicated this lessened plan would be feasible and affor­ dable to the Road Commission. Jim Smith asked for citizens to make known their wishes, whether to ask the committee to continue pressing Sunfield Township and Eaton County authorities to rescind their original proposal, ask the county to do the Saddlebag Road bridge and initiate a pro­ cedure in which the three involved township supervisors would physically inspect the en­ tire nine-mile drain each year and spend up to $2,500 per mile to maintain it. This agree­ ment would state the ditch cannot go any deeper or be widened. Brush would be remov­ ed and burned and silt dredged to the original drain depth. Ashes and silt would be dispersed evenly in the area where it was removed both in the original cleanup and annually thereafter. The alternative to this action would be to in­ struct the citizens committee to continue the lawsuit and let the judges settle the disagree­ ment between townships. The group agreed to support pursuing the compromise. People at the meeting were from Sebcwa Township in Ionia County. Sunfield Township in Eaton Counts, and Woodland and Cas’leton townships in Barry County. Hall w* J* embezzlement and larceny by con­ version. But authorities were unable to locate him since he left the area. Shortly after his dis­ appearance, police learned that a moving van rented in Hall’s name had been turned in in Miami, Fla., but police were unable to locate him. Michigan State Police from the Hastings Post worked with GMAC Auto Recovery Unit, an auto repossession firm, to locate Hall living in Daytona, Fla. "They were interested in him because they wanted a couple of vans he had," said State Police Detective SgL C.J. Anderson. Anderson provided the Ohio-based repos­ session firm with information and a photo­ graph of Hall. When the firm recovered one of the vans, a family member drove the second van to the firm's office to pick up personal property left in the first vehicle. Employees of the firm followed the rela- See DIRECTOR, Page 3 New Hastings principal hails from Dowagiac J-Ad Graphics News Service ' David Ebersole has been named the new principal of Hastings Middle School. He succeeds Jerry Horan, who recently was named the Hastings school district’s coordinator of adult education. Ebersole has been principal of Central Middle School in Dowagiac since 1987, and previously had been an administrator at White Pigeon Junior and Senior High School for two years. The opportunity for a middle school position in a larger school is what brought him to Hastings, Ebersole said. "There was an opportunity for a position in a larger middle school, and I had heard a lot of positive things (about Hastings schools)," he said. "Plus, I had been through the area a couple of times before, and it's a real beautiful part of Michigan." He began his career in education as a social studies teacher, coach and class and club sponsor in 1970 at Defiance High School in Defiance, Ohio. After four years, Ebersole went on to teach social studies and to coach at South Lyon High School in Michigan for 11 years before accepting a position at Central Middle School in Dowagiac. Ebersole graduated from high school in Bryan, Ohio, before earning his bachelor of science degree in education and social sciences from Ohio Northern University in 1970. Ebersole earned a master of arts degree in educational leadership from Eastern Michigan University in 1977. He later received a specialist's degree in educational leadership from Eastern Michigan University and now plans to pursue doctoral studies in educational administration at Michigan State University. Ebersole and his wife, Janet, a substitute teacher and certified counselor and social studies teacher, currently live in Elkhart Ind., with their two daughters Kerry, 14, and Sloane, 2. SCHOOLS...continued from page 1 existing debt retirement of two mills, which covers the remainder of what the district owes for Pleasantview Elementary School and the high school, which was built in the late 1960s. The bond would cost the owner of a $60,000 home in the school district an additional $72 in taxes per year. Proposition II would allow the school district to borrow up to $4,035,000 and issue unlimited tax bonds for the development and improvement of a site at Hastings High School and the construction of a swimming pool. This proposition would add .35 mills to the existing debt retirement for the next 20 years and raise taxes on a $60,000 home $10.50 a year, according to Schoessel. Both bond proposals, if passed, would be effective immediately. Proposition HI would increase the amount of taxes assessed against the property in the Hastings Area School District by up to .8857 mills on each $1,000 on the state equalized valuation for three years, to provide additional funds to be used toward operation and maintenance of new school facilities and would generate approximately $280,000 in revenue per year. This would mean the same homeowner pays an additional $26.57 a year from 1993 through 1995. Proposition IV asks residents to approve .5680 mill per $1,000 on the state equalized valuation for three years, 1993-95, inclusive, to provide funds for operation and maintenance of the proposed swimming pool. This millage increase would cost the average homeowner $17.04 annually for the years in question and could generate up to about $180,000 in revenue. Proposition V asks for a half mill increase for four years (1992-95 inclusive) to provide operating funds for the maintenance and repair of school facilities. If passed, this proposition would cost the average homeowner about $15 a year and would generate about $160,000 in revenue. Schoessel noted that the millage increases in propositions III and IV would begin in 1993, the year the work in question is due to be completed, and revenue figures are only estimates at this point. He also stated that the district is continuing to seek additional community funding sources for construction and maintenance of the swimming pool at the high school, so the district may not need to levy the full .5680 increase if the proposition four passes. If the bond issues pass and the supporting millages fail, the board will decide whether or not to proceed with the construction and seek alternative methods of funding before the facilities are completed in 1993. However, with the exception of Proposition V for the maintenance of existing school buildings, the millage increases will not be levied if passed, should the related bond issues fail. The board also unanimously approved hiring the Grand Rapids firm of Stoddard, Barch and Associates of Ann Arbor as the school district's financial consultant for bond sales if the propositions are passed by voters. If the bond issues are approved, the consulting firm would help prepare the bonds for sale, marketing, and advise terms of sale. Last week the board held a public hearing to present the results of the Citizens' Building and Construction Advisory Committee's seven-month study. In other action Monday, the board accepted a $34,000 bid from DeMott Brothers of Grand Rapids for the painting and plastering of Central Auditorium. The work is expected to begin in September. DISTRICT...continued from page 1 of Orangeville, Hope and Baltimore town­ ships, consists of Baltimore, Johnstown, Assyria townships plus the southeast third of Barry Township bounded by Noonan, Hick­ ory, Kelly, Herbert, Floria, Gilkey Lake and Osborne roads. The Seventh District, currently comprising Prairieville and Barry townships and a small portion of Orangeville Township, will in­ clude Prairieville Township, the remaining two-thirds of Barry Township and all of Hope Township east of M-43. The new districts range in size from 6,802 residents living in the proposed Fifth District to 7,342 in the proposed Fourth District. That 7.55 percent difference between the smallest and largest district is within guide­ lines handed down by the Michigan Supreme Court in 1982. Under the guidelines, county apportion­ ment commissioners are obligated to follow city and township boundaries as closely as possible while creating districts that are closely matched in population. "We have dual goals here, to preserve po­ litical lines, and to get as close as possible to "one man, one vote," said commission chairman Dale Crowley. The 1981 plan divided the city of Nashville between two districts and separated small por­ tions of Orangeville and Hastings townships into districts apart from the majority of the townships. The proposed plan more equally divides Hope and Barry townships and transfers a larger share of Hastings Township into the city of Hastings’ district. The five-member apportionment commis­ sion meets Aug. 19 to consider the proposed plan and any other plans submitted by the apportionment commission members. By statute the commission consists of the county prosecutor, county treasurer and county clerk and the elected chairmen of the two largest political parties in the county. Members are Prosecutor Dale Crowley, Trea­ surer Juanita Yarger, Clerk Nancy Boersma, Republican Party chairman Jim Fisher and Democratic Party chairman Bob Edwards. If the apportionment commission approves a plan at its Aug. 19 meeting, copies will be filed with the Barry County Cleric's office and Michigan Secretary of State. Any area resi­ dent and registered voter opposed to the plan has 30 days to file an appeal with the Michi­ gan Court of Appeals. If the apportionment commission is unable to agree on a plan by Aug. 29, the commis­ sion must open the process to the public and consider plans submitted by citizens. "It's the commission's responsibility to adopt a plan, but if the commission can't adopt a plan, any citizen can submit a plan," Crowley said. By law the final apportionment re-district­ ing must be completed by Sept 29. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 1, 1991 — Page 3 Jeff Buehl Maureen Ketchum Norman Barlow Three to vie in city primary Tuesday Winnie and John Gurd are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary today. Hard work keeps Dowling couple together for 65 yrs. F F I i 8 7 4 & h 8 by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Hard work is the secret to a long and happy marriage, according to John and Winnie Gurd of Dowling, who are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary today. "Hard work is what keeps us together," said Winnie. "We started out as fanners when we were married in 1926." The couple rented a farm in the Hickory Comers until 1928. "We worked on a farm for three years during the Depression," said Winnie. "We didn’t make much money, but we gained a lot of experience. The couple’s first daughter was Ijbm before the Depression, their other two children were bom during it After a stint working a Battle Creek dairy, John became a carpenter. "I ended up a carpenter and she ended up in a nursing home," said John, giving his wife a mischievous grin. "I managed a nursing home here in Hastings," Winnie corrected, returning her husband's smile. "I guess that does sound better," laughed John. Winnie then went on to work for Blair's seed store until she retired at age 80. Winnie was bom in May 1905 and John was bom in December of the same year. "So I'm 86 and he’s 85. So, he says he's married to an older woman," chuckled Win­ nie. While the Gurds have been married for 65 years, they have known each other a lot longer. "We’ve known each other since we were 5 years old," said Winnie who noted that their families had neighboring farms and all their brothers and sisters used to play together. "When I was 14 years old John brought me home on his bicycle and my dad said, 'You know, someday you're going to marry John Gurd,'" said Winnie. "I just laughed. He had to move away for three years before I could see him as a boyfriend." However, John noted that he and Winnie shared their first kiss three years before that fateful bicycle ride. "I did it on a dare," said John. "Her brother and I said, TH kiss your sister if you kiss mine.'" When the couple finally got together, they dated for two years before marrying. 'When we got married John said, 'Let's not quarrel, that's for the birds, and I said, ’OK,"' Winnie said. "We just get along real well." "She talks and I listen," said John giving his wife a wry smile. "Back when we got married, we didn't have time to think about divorce, we were too busy trying to make a living and take care of our family," said Winnie. "And neither one of us is quick tempered," added John. “Marriage is give and take it can't always be one way," said Winnie. "I can honestly say that I have never seen the day that I was sorry I got married,' she said. "Of course, I don't know about him," she said favoring John with a sly smile. "Oh, I've been terribly sorry," said John as they both laughed. The Gurds share a life-long interest in traveling and have visited every state except Delaware. "We were traveling and we were getting tired, So I asked this guy what Delaware looked like and he said, 'Pretty much like the one you're in.' so we never went there," said John. "Now 1 kind of wish we did." Winnie noted that longevity runs in John’s family and he has two sisters who have celebrated wedding anniversaries this year. Nellie and Eldon Getman of South Haven were married 65 years in June and Susie and Bill Schriber of Hastings were married 64 years in May. The Gurds been active in the Cedar Creek Bible Church for over 45 years and the church held a party in their honor Wednesday evening. Today the Gurds will celebrate their anniversary with their children, Geraldine and Robert Clinton of Bethlehem, Pa., Margaret and Norman Armstrong of Hastings and Glenn and Mary Gurd of Nashville. John and Winnie have 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. The Gurds would appreciate Hearing from their friends on their anniversary. Their ad­ dress is 1921 Dowling Road, Dowling Mich. 49050. J-Ad Graphics News Service A primary Tuesday, Aug. 6, will determine the two candidates who win vie for a Fourth Ward Hastings City Council seat in the November general election. Other than a library millage question in Rutland Township, this three-way race for two spots will be the only electoral activity in the area next week. Voters in the Fourth Ward only will see the names of Maureen Ketchum, Norman Barlow and Jeff Buehl on the ballot Tuesday. Ketchum now is a member of the Hastings Library Board and has been active in many community efforts over the years. She has been executive director of the BarryCounty Cliild Abuse Council. Further information about her was not available. Barlow, manager of Barlow Florist, was bom in Hastings and has lived here for all of his 49 years. He and his wife, Carol, have four children, ages 9 to 23, and a grandchild. Barlow has been president of the Barry County Historical Society and of the Ex­ change Club, has been a member of Rotary for more than 20 years, is past president of the Grand Rapids Area Allied Florists’ Associa­ tion and is a deacon on the board at the First Baptist Church. He also has served as a member of the local Private Inbdustry Council. When asked why he is running for office, Barlow said, “I have no pet peeves, no par­ ticular project. I’m not dissatisfied with the way the city is going. “I am at a point in my life where I think I can help. I feel that my experience in business would enable me to be an asset on the council and to the people of the community." Buehl, 35, works as a'technician at Burkey Sales & Service. He has lived in the com­ munity all his life and he and his wife, Nancy, have two children. Though he has no previous political ex­ perience, he said he thinks he can contribute to the council. "I don’t have any particular vendetta or agenda,” he said. "I think the council’s been doing a good job. This is something I’ve always wanted to Jo. I think the council could benefit from my business experience.” The two survivors of this contest will go on to meet in the November general election, where the winner will succeed Esther Walton, who is stepping down from her seat. Other contests in November will be bet­ ween incumbent city treasurer Jane Barlow and challenger Laurie Ann Curtis and bet­ ween Brian Raymond and Harold Hawkins for a Second Ward seat, being vacated by William Cusack. Running unopposed in the general election will be Mayor Mary Lou Gray, Clerk Sharon Vickery, Board of Review Member Russell Doty and Council Members Miriam White (Third Ward) and Franklin Campbell (First Ward). Also on the ballot will seats for special ninemember charter revision commission and the question of whether the city’s charter should be changed. City Clerk Sharon Vickery said she isn’t optimistic about a strong voter turnout in Tuesday’s primary. ‘‘Only four absentee ballots have come in (as of Wednesday),” she said. ‘‘If that’s an indication, it will be a low turnout.” She noted that anyone interested in picking up an absentee ballot may do so until 2 p.m. Saturday at City Hall. The polls will be open at the west gym at the middle school from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. DI RECTOR...continued from page 3 rive home and identified Hall. The informa­ tion was turned over to local authorities who arrested Hall last week. On Friday, Hall agreed to be extradited. He is expected to be returned to Barry County within a week. Named director after two years of work with the former BPOH Ambulance service, Hall disappeared in November 1989. But it took another two weeks before ambulance personnel were sure equipment was missing. Several items were thought to be out for re­ pairs, and the stolen "Heart Start" defibrilla­ tor was not missed because at the time no one was trained to use iL Barry Township Police Chief Mark Kik said the former Richland resident cleaned out his house when he left, taking with him sev­ eral thousand dollars worth of home furnish­ ings and appliances from at least two rental stores in Kalamazoo. Andersen said Hall’s wife was working at Disney World in Florida. Authorities are not sure if Hall was employed. GET YOUR COPIES of Hastings Banner at any of these area locations... In Hastings — Bosley Pharmacy C & B Discount Cappon Oil City Food and Beverage Country Pantry D.J. Electric Eberhard’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Jacobs Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R & J’s Riverview Grocery Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery C.J. Take Out Doug’s Market Todd’s Grocery Hook’s Drugs Kloosterman's Coop Crystal Quick Stop In Middleville— Gun Lake— Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Sinke’s Service Joe’s Grocery Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart In Lake Odessa — Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market Felpausch Cappon’s Quick Stop In Freeport— L& J’s Our Village General Store In Delton — Dan’s Grocery Dowling Corner Store Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch In Nashville — Others— In Dowling — Charlie's Southend K & M Meats Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl’s Market Thornapple Lk. Gen. Store Sav-Way Mini Mart, Vermontville Banfield General Store Quick Stop Food, Battle Creek Country Store - Bellevue Woodland Centre - Woodland �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 1, 1991 W! HIM W CkR; is EMITS < FoR DBMRKT* 1992. GATT talks ignore nations’ needs To The Editor: For something like four years, more than 100 nations have held negotiations within the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). Although manny trade problems have been resolved, a major sticking point has been agricultural trade negotiations. Talks on agriculture have been stalled over U.S. in­ sistence that all countries dismantle their domestic farm policies. U.S. negotiators con­ tinue to insist that agricultural trade worldwide can be some how totally free, that national borders should be open to everyone. The Bush Administration would slash domestic farm supports by 75 to 90 percent to accomplish this in the U.S. U.S. trade representatives totally ignore the differences in ag products, production and na­ tional cultures, some of which are very depen­ dent on their own agricultural production systems. Totally ignored is every nation’s desire for feed sufficiency within its own borders. The European Economic Community and Japan have been adamant in opposition to Ad­ ministration Gatt proposals. In a recent letter to President Bush, Hideo Tokoro, chairman of Japan’s Ghen Corporation, expressed his frustration with current Gatt negotiations. In June of 1990, Mr. Tokoro received a Distinguished Achievement Citation from Iowa State University. The citation stated that: “With sensitivity to people and the en­ vironment, he has greatly enhanced food pro­ duction in Japan and advanced world agriculture and trade.” Mr. Tokoro speaks of his work in enhanc­ ing rice production in Japan and the impor­ tance of maintaining their system of rice pad­ dies. Not only does Japan produce a surplus of rice, but the rice paddies are an important source of water conservation, holding twice as much water as all of Japan’s dams. Tokoro further points out that the administration’s goal of free world markets could flood Japan with cheap rice, thereby destroying their pro­ duction system and its centuries old culture. We in this country often consider other cultures and their food production systems backward. However, many of those people have produced on the same land for centuries, using no chemical fertilizer and have main­ tained the soil’s fertility and production capacity. Agriculturalists in our own state of Iowa concede that in roughly 150 years, fully one half of all top soil has been lost to wind and water erosion. I am concerned that all the world’s farmers will suffer if current Gatt negotiations are suc­ cessful according to Administration pro­ posals. These proposals originated within the board rooms of a few multi-national traders. They are the only ones who benefit. Carl Mcllvain Hastings President, Michigan Farmers Union Support the library in Rutland To The Editor. On Tuesday, Aug. 6, voters of Rutland Township can decide to maintain quality library service inexpensively. As a resident of the township, I encourage your support for important library services us­ ed by our residents. In today’s information society it is essential that we continue quality library services for our citizens. The Hastings Public Library provides a wide range of services to meet the special needs of our community, including services for children and for people who need large print. The library also has a large collection of best sellers, non-fiction, reference services and inter-library loans. In addition io books, we can check out records, audio tapes, video tapes and magazines. For less than the cost of a single book, we can continue to provide a living heritage that will enrich the minds of our residents. Vote to keep q* vality library services for our township. Thank you, John Fehsenfeld Rutland Township Shelter animals need people To The Editor: I have been a community service worker for the Barry County Animal Shelter since April of this year. Having been involved in all the im­ provements being made is most definitely a privilege. The ban of animals for research and donations of food, money and blankets help the pets of our county in many ways. The problem is, where are those who can give these unfortunates a home? So many dogs, cats, puppies and kittens are put to sleep, that at times one wonders why we do so much, when in reality we are doing so little? They need a home and there just doesn’t seem to be one for them. A puppy needs a face to kiss and a kitten needs someone to throw the yam ball and a dog needs a friend and companion. These things and more are waiting at the Barry County Animal Shelter. They need your hearts and homes, so let’s get together. We all need a second chance in life, and they need the people of Barry County. ' Dennis Bliss Hastings Family descendents sought To The Editor: Could I place a letter in your “Dear Editor” column? Most papers have one, so I’m hoping you do. I would like to find some relatives of Asahel and Mary Ann (Thomas) Beach, who lived in the Johnstown area. Mary Ann died in 1913 in Bedford. Their children were Walter, William, Melvin, Mary and Alta. So there still should be some descendents in Michigan. Please write to: Mrs. Betty Petersen, 4235 Spur Lane, Grand Island. Neb. 68803. NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Cail 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE (Hastings Banner) Devoted to the Interests of Barry County since 1856 published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President Stephen Jacobs T reasurer A mother and daughter reunite in Spain By Terry Hudson Living so near London is a treat. I have “country living" around Bury St. Edmunds and can be in the city within two hours. Most medium-sized towns and all large cities here are encircled with a “ring” road. The towns are so old, with narrow streets and parking shortages, that traffic is routed around them via these major "car­ riageways”. (Double-laned. divided highways.) It took me forever to figure out driving in Cambridge. I couldn’t find “Ring Road” on my map’ The things people don’t tell you! If you’re wise, you leave your car in a car­ park somewhere short of the ring road and take public transportation into “City Centre." It could save your sanity! I now drive directly to my favorite carpark in Cambridge and walk from there. I have no intention of ever attemp­ ting London. I have driven to both Heathrow and Gat­ wick airports via the infamous M-25, Lon­ don's ring road. It’s more stressful than Chicago’s Lodge during rush hour on the way to O’Hare! It's possible to train from Bury to London. Cmce Bury lies off the main line, it’s both time consuming and expensive. The easiest way is to leave your car in Cambridge and take a “coach” (bus)*'director to the correct terminal. The efficilrtty justifies the expense for me (L22 or 540 return to Heathrow). The best way (definitely the cheapest) I’ve discovered to go into London is to drive 1 V4 hours to Epping, (the most distant suburb), leave my car, and take the “tube" in. An all­ day ticket is about L3.60 ($6). Living so close to the "big city” lets me see first-run theater and art exhibitions. I’ve seen “Les’ Miserable," the Redgraves in “Three Sisters,” and the Monet special exhibit at the Royal Academy of the Arts. “Phantom” and "Cats” are booked a year in advance, but most stage productions are readily accessible. Although the Brits will sniff a bit, you can go in your jeans and “trainers" (athletic shoes). London is also a great “jumping off” place to the continent. Proximity makes the flights seem cheap. The war interfered with my travel plans last year. I did get to Spain to tour with my daughter. Karen was teaching English as a foreign language in Madrid and living with a Bolivian brother and sister atten­ ding university. She showed me Madrid while we shared her cioset-like room in a decidedly seedy looking part of the city. Spain is a great country to tour, if you speak Spanish. Franco kept the country isolated so long that tourism is still a new phenonenom. I could never have managed without Karen, she’s amazing! She spoke no Spanish on her arrival in December 1989 and was able to function well by my visit in April! She claims it’s the quickest way to learn — by necessity. Hardly anyone speaks English, which is a Public Opinion^ Letters from England... drastic change from Europe. An interesting sidelight of the prolonged na­ tionalism is the absence of any idendifying plaques or signs on monuments and anti­ quities. While applauding the lack of commer­ cialism, I was frequently mystified at what I was viewing! Karen had heard there was an authentic Egyptian pyramid in a park, a gift of gratitude for Spanish engineering help with constructural problems with the Aswan Dam. We continued her hunt with difficulty since it appeared on no maps and most of the people we stopped to ask on the street had never heard of it! We eventually stumbled onto the park displaying it. It graced the top of a hill, incongruently magnificient, with a protective reflecting pool around it. No sign offered an explanation of how an Egyptian antiquity came to be in the heart of Madrid! We took a day trip to Segovia by bus to see the intact 2,000-year-old Roman aqueduct. What an impressive sight! We climbed to the top to see the shallow remaining “gulley” in the top stones, which carried water to make the desert bloom. It’s incredible to see the structure up close with those huge cut stones perfectly balanced without molar, which have withstood the centuries. We toured the huge castle and cathedral overlooking the dusty town, with few tourists to interfere with the feeling of stepping back in time. Karen always provides me with “adven­ tures.” We spent a typical day in the life of an urban Spaniard. Rising in time for her first private lesson, we walked, “tubed” and bus­ ed to Bankinteer, where she spent an hour talking to “Fernando,” an international banker wishing to refine his “American English.” Having studied at school and fre­ quently traveled to the states, his English was impeccable. Other than Karen's occasional explanation of American idioms, I failed to see what he gained for his fee. I, however, had morning coffee with an urbane Spanish gentleman! After the lesson, we stopped at a sunny out­ door cafe for brunch, ordering the delicious Spanish staple, the tortilla. Spanish tortilla is nothing like its Mexican namesake. This one is a thick mixture of egg, potato and spices fried to a golden brown. The portions are so generous that we would save half and eat it between thick slices of bread for lunch. The Spanish must have incredible cholesterol levels! We shopped for gifts for Karen’s brothers and sisters at the outdoor market and tried to find a tobacconist to buy stamps (post offices strangely are only for mailing!) for my postcards. Since all shops and businesses close between 2 and 4 p.m., we returned to the apartment for a long siesta. Heading out for the evening at 8 p.m., Karen fretted that we were too early! In Spanish cities it is fashionable to eat around 10 p.m.! The bars are numerous and drinks are customarily ordered at the bar. You then stand around mingling in a noisy, crowded, smoky room (forget non-smoking areas in Spain!) before heading for the next stop. The Spanish manage the late dinner hour by the vast array of “Toppas” available. These are filling snacks set out on the bar for your choice. Most consist of spiced meats and fish (and the inevitable tortilla) on small thick chunks of bread. It’s a colorful scene, with the bar servers pouring the local red wine all along a row of glasses, paying no attention to the spills. We drank and ate our way from bar to bar with the milliong crowds. After a few hours, we were too foil to want dinner. My interaction was limited by my lack of Spanish, but people who recognized Karen (probably from the last stop!) insisted on buy­ ing us wine. The Spanish are very trusting; there were no tabs or bills. When we decided to move on, Karen pointed to the toppas we’d had, saying “uno" (no, I didn’t even learn to count in Spanish!) or whatever indicated the number and the barperson would calculate in his head now many pesetas we owed. The highlight of the evening for me was running into a group of tourists from Switzerland who spoke English! I hadn’t realized how isolated I had been feeling with no one but Karen to talk to for days! Heading home exhausted at 2 a.m., we en­ countered people just heading out for the evening! The next morning at breakfast in the same bars we recognized an odd patron or two having a “nightcap” before heading to bed! 1 wonder what their alcoholism rates are? My greatest adventure was unexpected and unthought of. even by Karen. Visiting a cathedral in the heart of the city, I lingered behind, admiring the architecture. As I passed through the small wooden door (a door cut out of the larger doors, which are opened only on ceremonial occasions), I was jostled roughly by some children. The church bells were pealing and I thought these were servers late to attend mass, since they were dressed all in black. Inside the gloomy in­ Continued on Page 5 Will the Lions roar in 1991? The Detroit Lions opened the 1991 pre-seasbn with a 14-3 victory over the Denver Broncos. Last year, the Lions went 4-0 during the pre-season, only to stumble home with a 6-10 regular season mark. Do you think they will do belter in 1991? John Jacobs Vice President Frederic Jacobs Secretary Newsroom David T. Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Todd Tubergen (Sports Editor) Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Sue Hinckley Sandra Ponsetto Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Advertising Department Kevin Morrison, Hastings: Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 5:30p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. - noon. Jerry Johnson Denise Howell Phyllis Bowers Subscription Rates: $13 per year in Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) ‘‘Yeah, I think they will. The main reason is that they can’t do any worse. The only way to go is up. They do have some good young talent.” "I think they will. They have done better in the draft, and, hopefully they will get Barry Sanders back in there.” “They have some pro­ blems at quarterback. They have to pick either Peele or Ware, and slick with him. I think they will do a little better.” “Possibly, if they don’t have any serious injuries with Rodney Peele.” *‘l hope they do better, but I don’t think they will. They disappoint me every year.” “I think they’re getting better each year. I figure it’s either this season or next season.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 1, 1991 — Page 5 Lake Odessa News: Successful investors dare to try The National Assocation of Investors Cor­ poration (NAIC) is an organization whose purpose is to teach sound investing principles, and its rigid investing criteria are designed to double its members’ money every five years. That means their money must compound about 14.5 percent annually. According to the NAIC, during its most re­ cent five-year reporting period (1986-90), the 12 stocks featured at the beginning of the period had, on average, "no change in market price through year end 1990." During the same period, the Dow Jones Industrial Average grew 45 percent. If that were the whole story, it would be a weak defense for selective investing. There is, however, more to this story than meets the eye. Don Danko, editor of the NAIC’s Better In­ vesting,” says, “The results certainly point out the risks associated with common stock in­ vesting.” Although the NAIC’s Securities Review Committee does all it can to offer securities that look good from a long-term value perspective, Danko says that "seldom has there been so much change in underlying fundamentals as there has been with the 1986 stocks.” Don’t confuse Danko's facts with excuses. Although the NAIC’s investing strategy offers no guarantees, its long-term benefits have proved profitable. Since the NAIC began its stocks-to-study program in 1952, there have been 35 five-year periods. The total average Dow Jones appreciation during these 35 periods was 31.11 percent. Compare this to the NAIC’s total average appreciation of 63.34 percent for the same period, and you see that a disciplined plan of selective in­ vesting can outperform the general averages. In fact, the NAIC program outperformed the Dow in 24 of the 35 five-year periods (1956-1990). The NAIC’s yearly average of combined appreciation and income was just over 16 percent, which surpassed the 14.5 percent required to double your investment. Even during periods of disappointing per­ formance, there are lessons to be learned. The most important, Danko says, is to follow your stocks. "Companies change, fundamentals change, and the best way to keep up with the changes is by following your companies closely." When investments no longer meet your criteria, it’s time to determine if there is still growth and value in the company. Investing is a challenge, even for the pro­ fessionals. The biggest barrier to success is often the fear of failure. Leon Sokolsky said it best: "Those who have never made a mistake work for those who have dared to.” — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Company Close AT&T 397. 607. Ameritech Anheuser-Busch 517, Chrysler 137. Clark Equipment 257. CMS Energy 217. Coca Cola 597, Dow Chemical 55’/. Exxon 59’/. Family Dollar 267. Ford 337, General Motors 397. Great Lakes Bancorp 117. Hastings Mfg. 427. IBM 101’/. JCPenney 487. Johnson & Johnson 907. Kmart 477. Kellogg Company 1057, McDonald's 33 Sears 40’/. Southeast Mich. Gas 157. Spartan Motors 177. Upjohn 447, Gold $362.75 Sliver $4.07 Dow Jones 3016.32 Volume 170,000,000 Change + ’/. + 1’/. + 37. + 7. -1’/. + 7. + 17. + 7, + 17. —V, -7, —1V. —V, + 1V. +1 + 7. + 3’/. -’/. + 27, —V. + 17. + V. + '/. + ’/. + $5.00 -.21 + 33.09 Letters from England.,.continued from page 4 terior, I spotted Karen far ahead, approaching die main altar down the long nave. Su'Wenly, small figures in black were all over me! My wrists were grasped in a tight vise and I found myself face to face with a short woman in black, her head covered with a shawl. Only her weather-beaten, dark face showed and she hissed at me in Spanish — an evil looking Mother Teresa! Two urchins were grabbing at my camera case and kicking me as I tried to defend myself. I was so stunned by the sudden attack, all I could remember was what Karen had in­ structed me to say to beggers. So I repeated over and over: "No speaka!” I was being mugged in sunny Madrid with people praying all around me and all I could think to do was tell my attackers I didn’t speak their language! They continued knocking me around because they couldn't find my pesetas (safely hidden in a money belt around my waist) and no one was coming to my rescue! Finally, Karen turned to see where I was and. astounded to sec my scuffling with gyp­ sies, ran to my rescue, heaping abuse on them in Spanish. She caused such as scene, beating them off me with her fists, that they ran from the church! Shaken, I dropped into a pew as Karen demanded to know why I hadn’t screamed for help. How to explain that years of training must have kicked in? Fifties Catholics were always quiet in church! Luckily, nothing was missing. They obviously didn’t want my ex­ pensive camera or my passport, only pesetas. Tiring of the city, we headed north by bus to the coast. I realized, as the dusty, clay col­ ored countryside changed to rolling green hills, how much more varied Spain was than I’d realized. As we neared Santander, on the Atlantic, I was gripping my seat as the driver expertly rolled around hairpin turns as the bus climbed. In the town, we found a pension for the night and returned to the ocean and the in­ credible view. Sitting at an outdoor cafe, an older woman next to me found us fascinating. Karen translated the information that she was “on holiday" from the country and, I suspect, had never seen an American. She kept speak­ ing to me in Spanish and Karen had difficulty with the Basque speech, the dialect being very different from southern Spanish. I nodded and smiled just to be friendly, but she was deter­ mined I understand. Each time I didn’t answer correctly, she talked louder! When I realized (we were now in a shouting pantomine) she wanted to know where we were from — I answered “Michigan.” By the blank look I knew she hadn’t a clue. I drew a map of the states. She still looked confused. In desperation I said “near Canada!” Suddenly, smiling relief, she turned to her husband and proudly announced "Americano from Canada!" The next day we took the bus to our destina­ tion — San Sebastion, a gorgeous city layered in tiers on a hillside overlooking a jewel of a bay guarded by two hills with an island in the middle of the entrance. The one hill has a pro­ tective fort used in four wars with a 30-foo< tall figures of Jesus with arms outstretched atop. Legend says “He” protects the inhabitants. This is Basque country — the hotbed of the separatists movement. The men wear berets and have the dark, craggy, iinced faces of people who live their lives in the hot sun. Their "proper” dress is a stark contrast to the topless sunbathers on the white beaches. After booking a room above a dark alley resplendent with shops, I checked out "Go Spain” text for sites of interest. In bold type, the author warned against lodging in "Old Towne.” Of course, that’s exactly where we were! Two blocks from our pension, we stumbled into a separatist demonstration. We listened to the fiery speakers from a respectful distance! Back in Madrid, Karen and I said a tearful farewell at the airport. We never know when we’ll see each other these days. As it turned out, the “mobile" daughter moved in with me for the summer and taught English in Cambridge! She then spent eight months teaching in Athens, spent the Christmas holidays in England with me, and is not counting spotted owls in the mountains of Northern California. I probably saw her more abroad than if we had both been living in the states! — PRIME — Office Space FOR LEASE 1,000 Sq. Ft. 1225 State St. (Next to McDonald’s) 616-451-4349 or 616-949-7510 Friends of the Library, at their Aug. 6 meeting, will work on a project intended for new babies and their parents of the area. They will assemble packets to be given at area hospitals to promote reading to babies and toddlers as an important part of child development. The Mitch Dahms family has moved from its Sixth Avenue home to a rural house on Tischer Road. A recent real estate transfer in Ionia County is that of Darrell and Barbara Slater of Woodland to Charmaine Strayer. The small residence next door to EBI Breakthru on the south is being demolished. It was used in the past as a residence for clients. Shannon Johnson, daughter of Curt and Pat Johnson, is "definitely” majoring in psychology at Kalamazoo College, after com­ pleting two internships in her chosen career field. Motorists traveling on M-57 at Chesaning or M-21 at Owosso July 20 were treated to sight of the noted engine No. 1225 on its in­ itial summer excursion trip from Owosso to St. Charles via Owosso. The engine sat on a sidetrack at the MSU campus for years and then was moved to train sheds at Owosso, where it has been reconditioned for occasional use. Judging by the number of spectators and cameras, the first run of the day must have been successful, a dinner excursion set for late afternoon runs through Oct. 13 and has a higher price tag. The daytime trip on the rails behind this steam locomotive costs no more than $10 for the one hour trip. The far-flung members of the Homer and Opal Bartlett family returned to Lake Odessa and Cunningham’s Acre for their annual reu­ nion last weekend. Dean and Viola Cunn­ ingham hosted the Ohio family of the Rev. George and Virginia Schreckengost for the weekend. They included George’s parents. George Sr. and wife, married children Elaine Weaver with Geoff. Judy and Sarah; Ruth Novak and Karen, Lois Emborsky and Tasha of Indiana; Cathie Schreckengost and Jonathan and Melissa. Others of the family who spent Sunday together were Roger and Angie Bartlett of Minneapolis, Gerald and family of Whitehall, Dale and family of East Lansing, and Al and Louise Peppcl of East Lansing. Their aunt Gaylia Rathbun and cousin Marilyn Hoover were also with them, so the total attendance was 45. Michigan Tech at Houghton has announced its dean’s list for spring semester. Lxxal students are Richard Bailey II, son of Richard and Helen, and Scott Hines, son of Hugh and Betty. Carson City hospital lists the July 12 birth of Daisy May Welch to John and Nancy Welch of Sunfield. Barbara Strong has a new granddaughter. Lacey Marie, bom to her daughter Julie and husband S.S.S.G. James McDowell of Scofield Barracks, Hawaii, on June 29. Services were slated fm-Thursday. July 18. for Paul Taylor, Lansing City Chief of Police for 10 years after being an officer on the force from 1924 until going into the top post in 1951. After leaving the police force, he work­ ed in auto sales for eight years. He was bom near Vermontville in 1902. He is survived by wife Thelma of Lansing, daughters Twyla Barton of Portland and Patricia of California. 10 grandchildren, brother Vernon and wife Edna Taylor of Florida, other relatives and nieces, the Varney sisters who grew up in Woodland. Virginia Decker of Lake Odessa. Dorothy Krebs of Woodbury. Mary Norris of Hastings and Georgia Campbell of Florida. The Rev. Joseph Graybill of Edmore will of­ ficiate at the service. He is the husband of Sue (Krebs), a grand niece. Marian and Norman Harns have been hav­ ing guests. Son Dennis is in the service and had been transferred to Clark base in the Philippines. His family, including his wife and three children, along with his wife’s parents who are from Thailand, had been at the new base only eight days when Mt. Pinatubo blew its top. The family had to evacuate quickly, taking only three days’ clothing while they awaited rescue. They underwent a shortage of food and water. They later were flown to Guam where they awaited Dennis’ arrival. From there they were flown to Seattle, where they could make a second phone call to Lake Odessa. They arrived at Grand Rapids airport and then came here. The family witnessed the fair parade from the front lawn. They will next be stationed in Panama City, Fla. Lakewood High School's phys ed instruc­ tor, Norman Young, was pictured on the front page of a Lansing newspaper’s sport section Monday for winning his second national title in "4-Wall and Ball" competition. His is said to be one of the best in the country. He has been playing handbal’ for 20 years. He won his first national title in Tucson, Ariz. in 1985. In handball the players use their hands to strike the ball off the wall. There arc com­ petitions in 4-wall, 3-wall and 1-wall. The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at Fellowship Hall Monday, Aug. 5, from noon to 5:30 for another collection day. New donors are welcome, along with the regulars. A new trend is being noted in the western Upper Peninsula, with blocks of land being bought by Amish farmers from Pennsylvania who are being priced and taxed off their longheld farms. They are buying farms near each other in the U.P. where farm prices are lower. They will surely have to change many of their farming practices, since there is a definite difference in length of the growing season between the two locales. Additional real estate transfers are those of Calvary United Brethren Church to James and Nancy Wiltshire and that of Helen Gray to Marcus and Marianne Helms. The newest alumni publication of Albion College pictures alumni gathered for spring reunions. In the Class of 1951, Lake Odessa High School graduates Marilyn Smith McKinley and Louise Hoffs Bartlett Peppcl are pictured. The 1956 picture includes Richard Fluke, a former president/administrator of Pennock Hospital. Marilyn is the daughter of the late David and Mabel Smith, owners of Smith Bros. Velte & Com­ pany elevators. Louise's father was the late Dr. Marinus Hoffs. Her mother. Alice, is a resident of Friendship Village in Kalamazoo. Newly elected board members of Lakewood Christian School are Dennis Goodemoot and Mary Lou Sutter. They replace Case Vierzen and Julia Westendorp. The school is having regisiration/orientation Aug. 5 for the coming school year. Blood. W hat Even American Should Know. 1. Lech year four million Americans depend on blood transfusions. 2. The safeguards on the blood supply include conducting seven separate laboratory tests to screen out AIDS, hepatitis and other infectious agents, educating donors on transmissible diseases and encouraging at-risk donors to disqualify themselves from blood banking is one of the most highly regulated areas in health care, governed by multiple federal and state rules, laws, policies and regulations 4. As an alternative to blood transfusions, today a growing number of people benefit from autologous (self) transfusions. 5. There is no risk of AIDS or other infectious diseases when blood is donated, as stenlucd needles are never reused. O — NOTICE — RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF APPEALS WHERE: Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hasitngs, Barry County, Michigan. Wednesday, August 14, 1991 at 7:30 o'clock p.m. PURPOSE: For a variance to use 5 acres at 576 Hammond Road, Hastings, Rutland Charter Township, to permit small animals, i.e. several angora goats, sheep or chickens. Interested persons desiring to present their views verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above time and place. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Phyllis Fuller, Clerk 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 Phone: 616-948-2194 Introducing the Hastings Car Club Cruise In Dates AUGUST 3, 1991 AUGUST 10, 1991 • 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. • Bring Car or Truck and meet us at the Dog ‘N’ Suds Drive-In 1110W. Green Street Hastings, Michigan Learn to Prepare Income Taxes H&R BLOCK WHEN: INCOME TAX TRAINING SCHOOL ■ increase your tax knowledge ■ obtain a new skill ■ convenient times & locations For More Information Call: 945-5345 ...or... collect (616) 345-6731 Legal Notices MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made In the term* and con­ dition* of a certain mortgage mode by ’’AVID 8. HARPER ANO JULIA K. HARPER. husbr- _ and wife, to Great Lake* Bancorp, a Fedorr* ' rigs Bonk, organized under the Home Ow.^.s Loan Act of 1933. of the United Statei of America. o» amend­ ed. Mortgagee, dated the 1st day of November. 1988. and recorded In the office of the Reglater of Deeds far the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on the 7th day of November. 1988, In Liber 474 of Barry County Records, at Page 806, on which mortage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and Interest, the sum of Thirty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred FortyThree and 18/100 ($38,843.18) Dollars, Plus an Escrow Deficit of Three Hundred Twenty-Two and 01/100 ($322.01) Dollars. Minus an Unapplied Credit of One Hundred Fifty and 82/100 ($150.82) Dollars. And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof; Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan In such case mode and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 29th day of August, 1991 at two o'clock in the after­ noon. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the East entrance to the Barry County Cour­ thouse in the City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or sc, much thereof a* may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the in­ terest thereon at ten and 500/1000 (10.500 %) per­ cent per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses. Including the attorney fees allowed by low, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its in­ terest In the premises. Said premises ore situated in the Township of Barry. County of Barry, Stale of Michigan and described as: Beginning at the Northwest Corner of the Southeast 1 /4 of the Northwest 1 /4 of Section 6, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, said point lying In the center of the highway, thence east In center of the highway 187.5 feet, thence south 526 feet, for the place of beginning, thence south 29 deg 29' west 336.33 feet, thence east to a point south of the place of beginning, thence north to the beginning. Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan. Sidwell No.(s): 08-03-006-013-00. Subject to easements and restrictions of record. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed. If It is determined at the time of sale that the property is abandoned, the redemption period will become one (1) month. Doted at Ann Arbor, Michigan July 2. 1991. Great Lakes Bancorp. A Federal Savings Bank, AAortgogee Laura A. Cassell LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lakes Bancorp One Great Lakes Plaza P.O. Box 8600 Ann Arbor, Michigan 48107-8600 (313)769-8300 (8/8) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default ho» been made in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Ralph Owen Keeler Jr. and Priscilla C. Keeler, husband and wife to Birmingham Bancorp, a Michigan Corpora­ tion. AAortgogee, dated July 20. 1990 and recorded on July 26. 1990, In Liber 502, on page 947, Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by sold AAortgogee to Mark Backonen by an assignment dated August 8. 1990. and recorded on August 16. 1990, In liber 503. on page 947, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTY ONE DOLLARS AND 67 CENTS ($15.561.67), including In­ terest at 18.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode and pro­ vided, notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 11:00 a.m. o’clock, on August 15, 1991. Said premises are situated In Township of Carlton. Barry County, Michigan, and are describ­ ed as: The West 350 feet of the North 374 feet of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1 /4 of Section 12, Town 4 North. Range 8 West. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: July 4. 1991 Mark Backonen. Assignee of AAortgogee Trott and Trott Attorneys for Assignee of the Mortgagee 31000 Telegraph Rood, Suite 170 Birmingham, Michigan 48010-3411 File *91061423 (8/1) NOTICE OF ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION Pursuant to the provisions of Public Act 183 of 1043, os amended, notice Is hereby given that the Barry County Board of Commissioners hove adopted the following Ordinance which amends the Barry County Zoning Ordinance in the follow­ ing manner: The Zoning District Mop hos been amended os follows: Mop Change A-5-91 The East 18 acres of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Sec. 16. T3N, R8W, except com­ mencing at the Southeast corner of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of sold Sec. 16. thence West 300 ft., thence North 438.9 ft., thence East 300 ft., thence South 438.9 ft. to the place of begin­ ning. PP* 08-06-016-021 -00. The Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Sec. 16, T3N, R8W, ecxept commencing at the Southeast comer of the Northeast 1/4 of the Nor­ theast 1/4 of sold Sec. 16. thence West 300 ft., thence North 438.9 ft., thence East 300 ft., thence South 438.9 ft. to the place of beginning. Also ex­ cept the East 18 acres thereof. PP* 08-06-016-021-10. From R-2 to AR. Hastings Twp. The above named ordinance became effective July 26. 1991. following the approval by the Michigan Department of Commerce. Copies of this ordinance are available for purchase or inspection In the Barry County Planning Office at 220 W. State St.. Hastings, Michigan between the hours of 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Please call 948-4830 for further Information. Dote: July 29. 1991 THEODORE MCKELVEY, Chairman Barry County Board of Commissioners NANCY L. BOERSMA, Clerk Barry County (8/1) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 91-20647-NC In the matter of Steven Keith Lamb. Social Security Number 380-66-0302. TAKE NOTICE: On Friday. August 16.1991 at 2:00 p.m., in the probate courtroom. Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of Steven Keith Lamb to Steven Keith Harshman. The change of name is not sought far fraudulent intent. Date; 7-26-91 Steven Keith Lamb 1690 Center Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 (616)948-9302 (8/1) �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 1, 1991 Robert Warren Gay ' *arleen Ann Lathrop DELTON - Robert Warren Gay, 50 of 10696 Stoney Point Road, Crooked Lake, Delton, formerly of Richland, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 1991, in Sault Ste. Marie while vacationing. Mr. Gay was bom March 11, 1941 in Battle Creek, the son of Robert D. and Marjorie (Alwood) Gay. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1959. Mr. Gay was a master electrician and member of electrical Local #445 of Battle Creek. Had been employed the past five years with Michigan Paperboard of Battle Creek and previously with Georgia-Pacific of Kalamazoo. He enjoyed leading about history, boating and traveling in Northern Michigan. He was married to Janet (Lynnie) VincentBaird on October 24, 1986. Mr. Gay is survived by his wife, Lynnie of Delton; parents, Robert D. and Marjorie (Alwood) Gay of Battle Creek; one daughter, Jill Gay of Richland; two step-daughters, Mrs. Tim (Janet) Healey and Teresa Baird, all of Delton; one stepson, Vincent Baird of Delton; one sister, Mrs. Vera Maddix of Battle Creek and two brothers, Max and David Gay both of Delton. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 3 at the Williams Funeral Home with Father Rick Stravers of the Gull Lake St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church. Burial will be at East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 12:00 noon to 9:00 pm. and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home. Family will be present both evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association. l,rtsHVlLLE - Marlecn Ann Lathrop, 54 of 6405 Thornapple Lake Road, Nashville, passed away Friday, July 26,1991 at Kent Community Hospital in Grand Rapids. Miss Lathrop was born December 15, 1936 in Nashville, the daughter of Hubert and Agnes (Surine) Lathrop. She was raised in the Nashville area and attended the Barryville School, graduating in 1955 from the Old Nashville High School. She was employed as a self-employed bookkeeper and income tax preparer for 30 years from her residence, retiring because of failing health in 1989. Miss Lathrop is survived by her parents, Hubert and Agnes Lathrop ofThomapple Lake Road, Nashville; brother Hubert Lathrop, Jr. of West Palm Beach, Florida and sister, Kath­ leen Nickel of Woodland; one nephew; three nieces; two great nieces. Respecting her wishes there will be no funer­ al services. Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville Ambt lance Service. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. ( ( Beatrice Mae Burghdoff ) HASTINGS - Beatrice Mae Burghdoff, 71 of 1501 North Middleville Road, Hastings, passed away Friday, July 26,1991 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Burghdoff was bom on June 24, 1920 in Baltimore Township, Barry County, the daughter of Chris and Anna (Benedict) Christ­ iansen. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended the Gregory Country School and Hastings Schools. She was married to Arthur Burghdoff on March 27, 1939 and had resided at her present address since 1955. Mrs. Burghdoff was employed at Pennock Hospital for about seven years and then 27 years at the Viking Corporation in Hastings, retiring in 1981. • She was a member of Women of the Moose, Michigan Travel Trailer Club since 1969, V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary of Middleville, former long time recording secretary of the United Steel Workers Local Union at Viking. Mrs. Burghdoff is survived by her husband, Arthur; three sons, Rex Burghdoff of Casa Grande, Arizona, Tom Burghdoff, Dan Burg­ hdoff, both of Hastings; two daughters, Pam Guyott of Caledonia, Michele Lawrence of Middleville; 12 grandchildren, 10 great­ grandchildren; one brother, Harold Christ­ iansen of Nashville. She was preceded in death by sisters, Alta Sutton and Bertha Kinne; brother, Lawrence Christiansen. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 31, at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Steven Reid officiating. Burial was at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Diabetes Association. Florence V. Owen Clarence Cappon MIDDLEVILLE - Florence V. Owen, 76 of Middleville and formerly of Hastings and Free­ port, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 1991 at Tendercare of Hastings. Mrs. Owen was bom on September 28,1914 in Hastings, the daugh'er of Albert and Mary (Berberi) Hawkins. S> j was raised in the Hast­ ings area and atte- ccd St Rose School. She was married to George Owen on April 21, 1931. Lived in Hastings until moving to Freeport in 1946 and to Middleville in 1982. Wintered in Horida for nine years. Her employment included: The Former Egg Plant in Hastings during World War n, the Freeport Handle Factory, Freeport School as a cook, the Freeport Packaged Medicine Store, and Endres Grocety in Freeport. Mrs. Owen was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Mrs. Owen is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ernest (Deloris) Dipp of Freeport, Mrs. Tom (Barbara) McKee of New Braunsfels, Texas; sons and daughters-in-law, Albert and Marian Owen of Nashville, Thomas and Imogene Owen of Freeport, Ronald and Valer­ ie Owen of Middleville; 14 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Marvin (Mary) Edwards of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband George, October 10, 1973 and an infant daughter, Joyce Elaine Owen. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 1, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings with Reverend Charles Fischer officiating. Burial will be in the Freeport Cemetery. A wake service was held Wednesday evening at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. HASTINGS - Clarence Cappon, 90 of 535 West High, Hastings passed away Tuesday, July 30, 1991 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center, Grand Rapids. Mr. Cappon was born September 10,1900 in Orangeville Township, Barry County, the son of Comeilius and Mae (Shaffer) Cappon. He was raised in the Prairieville area and attended the Blake School. He was married to Doris E. Hayward on September 22, 1923. He was employed at the Hastings Manufacturing Company from 1927 to retirement in 1965. He was a member of the Hastings First United Methodist Church. He lived most of his married life in the Hastings area and at the present address for the past 12 years. Mr. Cappon is survived by his wife, Doris; a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Charleen) Thompson of Freeport; a son, Ronald Cappon of McAllen, Texas; seven grandchildren; seven great grand­ children and a sister, Doreen Wart of Union City. He was prerceded in death by a sister, Mary Gibson in 1983 and a brother, Cecil Cappon in 1962. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 3 at the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings with Reverend Philip L. Brown officiating. Burial will be in the Prairieville Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, August 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Michigan Heart Fund or Good Samaritan Hospice of Barry County. ATM) SERVICES ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH Pan of the Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the midwest. 2415 McCann Rd.. Ir­ ving, Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sunday 10:00 a.m. Holy Commu­ nion; 5 p.m. Evening Prayer. 1928 Book of Common prayer used at all CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. James Leitzman Pastor. Sun­ day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service, 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults, Teens and Children. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Cotant. choir director. Sunday morning 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11:00 a.m., Morning Worship; 4:45 p.m.,' Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 904 Terry Lane (at Starr School Road). Philip R. Colburn, Pastor. Church phone number is 945-2170, if no answer, call 945-3355. Saturday services are: Sabbath School at 9:20 a.m. (for all ages), and Worship Service at 11:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting this Tuesday. 7:00-8:00 p.m. Camp AuSable Summer Camps continue: Aug. 4-11, Aquatics, ATV-s, Senior Citizens and Youth Horse Trail Camps; Aug. 11-18, Blind and Gymnastics Camps. Sunday, Aug. 4, a youth and young adult outing will be held on Algonquin Lake at Harold and Claire Mattson's, 1:00-6:00 p.m., for swimming, boating, and skiing, plus "hobo pie” cooking. Call 948-4143 for information and reser­ vations. Our Community Service Center, 502 E. Green Street, is open to the public on Monday and Wednesday, 9-12 noon. To make sure your needs are met. call 945-2361 for an appointment for clothing. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD, 502 E. Bond, Hastings. Pastor Glenn Smith, phone 948-2529. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser­ vice — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. Hastings Area HASTINGS HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hutings, Michigan, G. Kent Keller, Pastor. Eileen Higbee, Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday - 9:30 Morn­ ing Worship Service. Nursery pro­ vided. Broadcast of this service over WBCH-AM and FM. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St., Michael Anton, Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Aug. 4 - 8:00 Holy Communion; 9: 15 Church School (all ages); 10: 30 Holy Communion. 6:00 VBS ice Cream Social/Registration. Thursday. Aug. 1 - 6:30 Softball, 8:00 AA. Saturday. Aug. 3 - 2:30 Golf Outing, 8:00 NA. Monday, Aug. 5 - 6:00 VBS Registration; 6:30-8:30 VBS. Tuesday. Aug. 6 6: 30 Softball; 6:30-8:30 VBS. Wednesday, Aug. 7 - 6:30-8:30 VBS. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058. Pastor Robert Kersten. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974. Worship Services — Sunday, 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. 4-H meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study, Wednesdays, 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers, 801 Barber Rd., Hastings. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, (The Bible Church) Bring Your Bible. 600 Powell Road, 1 mile East of Hastings. Our Motto: "The Bible, the whole Bi­ ble. and nothing but the Bible". Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Morning Worship. 10:30 a.m. Thursday 7:30 prayer meeting and softball for the youth. Pastor Emeritus, Rus Sarver. Phone 945-9224. Every Sunday is Friend­ ship Day. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church Streets, Philip L. Brown, Pastor. Church phone 616/945-9574. Summer Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. (nursery atten­ dant). Barrier free building with elevator to ail floors. Broadcast of worship service over WBCH AMFM at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Nar­ cotics Anonymous 12:00 noon. Wednesday Al-Anon 12:30 p.u? Thursdays Bazaar Workshop Cay Perry home 9:00 a.m. Saturday Co­ Dependents Anonymous 9 a.m. Thursday. Aug. I - Last day of Vacation Bible School - 6:00-8:00 p.m. — all children kindergarten thru sixth grade invited. Program 7:30 p.m. for parents and friends. Friday, Aug. 2 - Frist Friday Brown Bag Lunch and Learn about Habitat for Humanity Program by Pat and Lynn Wagner 12:00 noon at Thomas Jefferson Hall. Wednes­ day, Aug. 7 - Serendipity Bible Study 9:00 a.m. Aug. 5-11 - Barry County Habitat for Humanity hosting traveling work camp to finish remodeling Nashville house. Monday, Aug. 5 - Rally and Welcome 4:00 p.m. on Court House lawn. Potluck 6:30 p.m. at this church, bring dish to pass and table service, public invited to both events. Aug. 6-10 - work on house. Sunday, Aug. 11 - Picnic 1:00 p.m. at Fish Hatchery Park, bring dish to pass, table service and beverage. House Dedication, 517 N. Stale St.. Nashville 3:00 p.m., public invited to both events. Aug. 9, 10, 11 Church Family Camp. Tuesday. Aug. 13 - Ht-Nooners picnic Fish Hatchery Park 12:00 noon. Wednesday, Aug. 14 - Missionary Program, with George Gish, Unit. Meth. Missionary to Japan 7:00 p.m., public invited. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF E. Woodlawn, Hastings, Michigan 948-8004. James R. Barrett, Asst. Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service, Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00, Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7: 00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hail; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Pryer r.ieeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir pracice. GOD, 1674 West State Road, Hastings, Michigan. James A. Campbell, Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. Middl&ville Area FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. Saturday . HOLY ROSARY Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses MOST * 314 E. Main St.. Mid8.00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confes- CHURCH. ' sions Saturday 4:004:30 p.m. fdlesille. Ml. Phone 765-3073. Traditional Latin Mass 4:30 p.m. every Sunday. Confession and Rosary 4:15 p.m. The Church Page is Paid tor by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS S LOAN ASSOCIATION Hastings and lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway • Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" -110$. Jcffe. son - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hostings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 77QC±ok Rd. — Hastings. Michigan ( Kathleen Kay Norris DOWLING - Kathleen Kay Norris, 42, of 1799 Cloverdale Road, Dowling passed away Saturday, July 27, 1991 at her home. Mrs. Norris was bom January 9, 1949 in Allegan, the daughter of Cinton and Elizabeth Towne. She graduated from Allegan High School in 1967. She was employed for the past two years as a controller by WLLA Channel 64. She was a member of Victory Lane Assemb­ ly of God Church in Delton. Mrs. Norris is survived by one daughter, Valerie J. Norris of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and one son, Alex E Norris of Delton; her father, Clinton Towne of Delton and one sister, Gloria Andrews of Allegen and one brother and wife, William and Veronica Towne of Allegan; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Elizabeth Towne in 1985. Regular (tradidojal) services were held Tuesday, July 30 at victory Lane Assembly of God Church on M-43 south of Delton with Pastor Art Rhoades officiating. Burial followed at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Victory Lane Assembly of God Church. Kathleen and her family wish to thank her many friends and Barry County Hospice for helping her remain at home until she attained her Victory and left to join her Lord in Heaven. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. ( Phyllis Ann Warner HASTINGS - Phyllis Ann Warner, 69 of 240 East North Street, Hastings passed away Tues­ day, July 30, 1991 at Tendercare in Hastings. Among her survivors is a cousin and wife, Claude and Irene Gardner of Hastings. Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m., Thursday, August 1 at the Roseland Memorial Park Cemetery in Berkley. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. ( Mabel E Heddon BELLEVUE - Mabel E. Heddon, 91 of Bellevue and formerly of Charlotte, passed away Saturday, July 27 at Marshall Manor, Marehall, where she had been a patient since October of last year. Mrs. Heddon was born in Eaton County and graduated from Olivet High School. She moved to Bellevue from Charlotte in 1982, was a homemaker and a member of the Ainger Bible Church. She had been a Sunday School teacher for over 50 years. Mrs. Heddon is survived by a daughter-in­ law, Prudence May Murray of Marion; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Karl W. Heddon in 1958 and a son, Norman H. Heddon in 1978. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 30 at the Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue, with Pastor Al Dietzel of the Ainger Bible Church. Burial was in Bosworth Cemet­ ery, Olivet Ruth VanDenburg Q HASTINGS - Ruth VanDenburg, 88 of 3661 River Road, Hastings, passed away Monday, July 29, 1991 at her residence. Mrs. VanDenburg was bom on November 10, 1902 in Kent County near Caledonia, the daughter of George and Sarah (Steiger) Schiefla. She was raised in the Caledonia area and attended rural schools there and graduated from Middleville High School. She was married to George VanDenburg on September 18,1922. They lived in Lansing and in Irving Township of Barry County before moving to present address in 1929. She was a member of the Quimby W.S.C.S. and the Barry County Sportswomens Club. Mrs. VanDenburg is survived by sons, G. Robert and Kenneth VanDenburg of Hastings; 12 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George on March 28, 1955 and two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Friday, August 2, at the Wren Funeral Home, with Reverend James A. Campbell officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Manor. NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS Louise Sarlouis LAKE ODESSA - Louise Sarlouis, 79 of Lake Odessa, passed away Friday, July 26, 1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. She was bom October 18, 1911 in Ionia County, the daughter of Daniel and Minnie Slowinski. She was graduated from S.S. Peter and Paul in Ionia. She was married to Edward Sarlouis on April 29, 1941 in Ionia. She lived in Lake Odessa for the past 40 years. She was a member of St. Edward’s Catholic Church of Lake Odessa. Mrs. Sarlouis is survived by her husband; three daughters, Janet Buffham of Grand Rapids, Darlene Marek of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Linda Sayer of Sunfield; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Frank Slowinski of Jackson and Donald Slowins of Grand Rapids; one sister, Frances Gazalla of Grand Rapids. She was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters. Funeral mass was held Monday, July 29 at St. Edward’s Catholic Church with the Reverend James Bozung officiating. 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Individual Health Group Health Retirement Life Home Auto Farm Business Mobile Home Personal Belongings Rental Property Motorcycle s,„„190B CntEmarAaEncw JIM, JOHN, DAVE at 945-3412 ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC .CHURCH, 11252 Fiona Rd., Dcl’an. Masses: Saturday, 5:00 p.m.; Sunday. || a.m. Nurse Aide Classes CHURCH OF GOD, 7th DAY. Banfield, Michigan. Services 10 a.m. each Saturday. Call 671-4100. or Box 42. Bedford. Mich. 49020. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd., 8 mi. S., Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service al 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. Nashville Area ST. CYRILS CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Satur­ day Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. ) will be starting... Wednesday, July 31 Saturday, August 3 ,„ - HOURS WednesaayFnday >0 am. to 6 p.m., Lunch 1 p.m. to 2 p Saturday 9 a.m. to t p.m . Lunch 1 p.m. to 2 p m AUGUST 5th Apply in person between 9:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Tender Care 240 EAST NORTH HASTINGS. MICHIGAN 49058 * . �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 1, 1991 — Page 7 Hoxworths to repeat wedding vows of 1941 Hussongs to mark their 50th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Beecher Hoxworth, formerly of Battle Creek and Hastings, and now of Florida, will celebrate their 50th wedding an­ niversary Aug. 11, at an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Word of Faith Church, 2750 Wall Lake Road (M-43 to Kalamazoo), Hastings. The open house will be given by their seven children, Mark Hoxworth, Janet Shiriin, Diane Smith, Brian Hoxworth, Gina Andrews, Bret Hoxworth, and Sonja Ham­ mond. The couple will renew their wedding vows in the church sanctuary at 2 p.m. The honor of friends' and family's presence is the only gift desired. Russell and Neva Hussong of 3153 Fine Lake, Battle Creek, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house Aug. 11 at the Masonic Temple, Hickory Comers, between 2 and 4 p.m. The event will be hosted by their son, Roger, and daughter-in-law, Jan Hussong and grandchildren, Sarah and Shawn Hussong. Hussong and the former Neva Kiblinger were married Aug. 16, i941, in Dayton, Ohio. He worked for Allen Products, Battle Creek Plating and Clark Equipment, and retired in 1977 after 26 years with Eaton Manufacturing. He attends St. Ambrose ,Catholic Church, Delton. _ She worked for N.C.R., Dayton, Ohio, Klines and Eaton. She is a Life Member and very active in Prudence Noble No. 366, Order of the Eastern Star, at Hickory Comers. They have lived at their present address for 35 years. The family requests there not be any gifts. Carpenter-Kennedy plan August wedding David-Hartzler announce marriage engagement Tracy A. Allerding and Norman D. Aspinall Jr. were united in marriage by Pastor Michael Anton March 23. 1991, at Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings. ' Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Richard Allerding of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Aspinall Sr. of Hastings. Amy Andrus, friend of the bride, served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Deb Hum­ phrey and Robin Haight, sisters of the groom, and Abbie Allerding, niece of the bride. Scott Aspinall, brother of the groom, serv­ ed as best man. Groomsmen were Craig Cooley, friend of the groom; Jack Haight, brother-in-law of the groom; and Dustin Humphrey, nephew of the groom. Ushers were Josh Allerding, nephew of the bride, and Jarrad Rudd, friend of the groom. Heather Wilcox, friend of the groom, and Tim Allerding, nephew of the bride, were flower girl and ring bearer, respectively. Soloist Paula Allerding sang “The Gift of Love” and “And on this Day.” The reception was held at the Barry County Expo Center, where Steve and Sue Allerding, brother and sister-in-law of the bride, served as master and mistress of ceremonies. The couple traveled to the Carolinas on their honeymoon and now reside in Hastings. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Carpenter of Woodland wish to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Carrie Lynn Wiser, to John F. Kennedy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Ken­ nedy of Lake Odessa. An Aug. 24, 1991, wedding has been planned. Ken and Evelyn David of Portland, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Karie Lynn, to Andrew Bryce Hartzler, son of Daryl and Kay Hartzler and Bill and Helen Billing, all of Lake Odessa. Karie is a 1989 graduate of Lake wood High School. She is employed by Renal Associates at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids and attends Davenport College. Andrew is a 1989 graduate of Lakewood High School. He is stationed with the U.S. Army Bradley Infantry Vehicle Unit in Fort Polk, La. A Sept. 19, 1992, wedding is being planned. Cuddahees to observe Johanning-Nye plan 35th wedding anniversary May 9,1992 wedding John and Myrtle Cuddahee will celebrate their 35th anniversary soon. John Cuddahee and Myrtle (Apsey) were married Aug. 11, 1956, in Hastings. Children and grandchildren are hosting an open house Saturday, Aug. 10, from 3 to 6 p.m. at 1958 Coburn Road. Reaching the TOTAL Barry County Market everyweek Is a... Davis-Hom to wed in July of 1992 Mr. and Mrs. Neil Davis, of Dowling, arc proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Tammi Leigh Davis, to Steven Scott Hom, son of Steven R. Hom of Elkhart, Ind., and Nancy J. Worthington of Sturgis. The bride-elect, a 1990 graduate of Hastings High School, will be a sophomore at Western Michigan University this fall. She is majoring in accounting. Her fiance, a 1988 graduate of Sturgis High School, is a senior at Western Michigan University and will graduate in April of 1992 with a bachelor of business administration degree. A July 18, 1992, wedding is being planned Stidham-Roodbergen exchange wedding vows Lisa Ann Stidham and Mark David Roodbergen exchange vows in front of family and friends June 22 at the First Presbyterian Church of Richland, Mich. Teresa Stidham, sister of the bride, served as maid of honor. The bridesmaid was Mary Caswell, friend of the bride. Kari Caswell was the flower girl and her brother, Jonathan Caswell, was the ring bearer. William Longshore gave the bride away. Matt Fulton served as the best man and Bill Thomas was the groomsman. Both are friends of the groom. John Stidham, brother of the bride, and Kevin Roodbergen, brother of the groom, were ushers. Special guests attending were Louclla Vaughn, Joanna, S.C., grandmother of the bride; Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Longshore, Pacolet, S.C., uncle and aunt of the bride; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Motes, Clinton, S.C., uncle and aunt of the bride. Other special guests were Anna Roodbergen, grandmother of the groom, and Mrs. Scanton, grandmother of the groom. Lisa and Mark would like to thank Ms. Mildred Stidham, Bud and Kay Roodbergen. Teresa and John Stidham, L.J. Carpenter, the Armintrout family and the Caswell family for all their help with the wedding. Allerding-Aspinall exchange wedding vows 128 W. Mill St., Hastings 616-945-9568 Thompsons to mark their silver anniversary The 25th wedding anniversary celebration of Earl and Linda Thompson of Hastings, will be given by their children. Earl JU and Debi. Sara, James and Vickey. Sunday. Aug. 11. with an anniversary picnic at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings from 2 to 6 p.m. Food and drink will be provided. All relatives, neighbors and friends (past and present) are invited. Your presence is the only gift desired. We’re only silent until you need us for: Homeowners • Farmowners • Automobile • Business and Com* meraal • Boatowners and Yacht • Workers’ Comp Insurance Hastings Mutual Insurance Company I---------- 1 We re only silent until you need us. m The Reminder Maple Valley News Sun and News Lakewood News The Hastings Banner Position requires a person to pick up and deliver household merchandise to customers’ homes. Occasional sales and collection is required. Must have a good driving record. APPLY IN PERSON TO... COLEMAN RENTALS 725-B W. State Street Hastings, Ml 49058 Attention: Deb Malnstone Louis and Mildred Forbes will mark their golden anniversary Aug. 15. A family open house is planned by their children, Robert and Dolores of Wayland; Curt and Barbara of Delton; Steve and Daryle Forbes, J.D. and Lani Forbes, Freeport and Karen Tague of Shelbyville. ' Louis and Mildred have 13 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. They currently reside in Middleville, but spend winter mon­ ths in Lake Wales, Fla. Congratulatory wishes can be sent to 6503 Hammond Road, Freeport, 49325. Stack Insurance Agency, Inc. tj We do it EACH WEEK of the year. HELP WANTED Delivery-Salesperson Forbeses to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary At J HA I; X; TILL OLH Mr.and Mrs. Gerald Johanning of Merrill. Wise., announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura L. Johanning, to Timothy L. Nye of Clintonville, Wise., son of Kenneth and Emily Nye of Hastings. The bride-elect attended Belvidere High School, Belvidere, Hl., and graduated from Lakeland High School, Minocqua. She is presently emloyed by Walker Forge Inc. of Racine, Wise., as the senior accountant. The groom-elect is a graduate of Hastings High School and graduated from Kellogg Community College. He is presently employed at Walker Forge Inc. of Clinton­ ville as Engineering Supervisor. The couple plans a May 9, 1992, wedding. NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Maureen Ketchum CANDIDATE 4th WARD HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL Primary Election Next Tuesday, August 6,1991 Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE Paid for by Committee to Elect Maureen Ketchum, 823 S. Cass, Hastings. Ml 49058 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 1, 1991 ing eye contact she should do something else to acknowledge his presence, such as walk to the other side of the street or move her hand­ bag in a way that lets him know she suspects he might be aftei it. No matter «• !«at she does it will not provoke an atuck : _ne man has no such intentions, nor wiH event an attack if he is out to get her. Recent Ann Landers column may be life-threatening A recent column by Ann Landers has unintentionally caused readers who had previously supported organ donation to disavow the donation process, frustrating ef­ forts to save lives dependent on donated organs, according to the Organ Procurement Agency of Michigan (OPAM). The column featured letters from individuals claiming to have been billed for the cost of removing organs from their lived ones for transplanta­ tion purposes. “This is not only an extremely frustrating situation, but a life-threatening one for the more than 1,000 patients currently listed on the Michigan waiting list for an organ transplant, who must rely on the altruism of family members grieving over the loss of a loved one,” said Ms. Gerda H. Lipcaman, OPAM Executive Director. Ms. Lipcaman would like to reiterate that organ donation is a gift and is always treated as such. The donor’s family is never charged for this ultimate act of generosity and kindness. Families are sometimes unaware of the high costs involved in the final stages of trying to save their loved one’s life, and they sometimes interpret these charges as organ removal costs. The family is responsible for the cost of all life-saving measures. Although the local organ procurement organization assumes all costs associated with the donation process, such as charges for organ removal, preservation, and transportation, it can be on­ ly responsible for these costs once death has been pronounced and consent has been receiv­ ed for organ and tissue donation. If the patient’s hospital has never before participated in an organ donation, it is possi­ ble that the hospital, inexperienced in the bill­ ing procedure, might bill the donor family ac­ cidentally. This ran be easily remedied by contacting OPAM. Ms. Lipcaman regrets that some people >iave accepted these claims without understan­ ding the donation process. She would be pleased to respond to any inquiries about organ donation at OPAM’s toll-free number, 1-800482-4881. SALESHELP WANTED H Part-Time Evening Retail 5p.m. to 8 p.m. or flexible, experience in lumber not necessary. Apply tn writing to ... BARRY COUNTY LUMBER P.O. Box. C, Hastings, Ml 49058 NASHVILLE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER “Offering New Therapies Not Available at Other Area Clinics Dr. Michael Callton Therapeutic Muscle Massage Heat and Cold Treatments Special Therapy Machines Gentle Manipulations Appointments Available Same Day NEW PATIENT SPECIAL $OC00 • Examination, X-Rays, and Treatment MUST BRING COUPON TO REDEEM OFFER • OFFER EXPIRES AUGUST 8, 1991 • * Most Insurances Accepted - Open 6 Days A week 127 S. Main Street, Nashville • Ph. 852-2070 REPORT OF CONDITION NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Consolidating domestic subsidiaries of the National Bank of Hastings in the state of Michigan, at the close of business on June 30, 1991, published in response to call made by Comptroller of the Currency, under title 12, United States Code, Section 161. Charter Number 13857 Comptroller of the Currency Seventh District. STATEMENT OF RESOURCES AND LIABILITIES: ASSETS Cash and balance due from depository institutions: Non-interest-bearing balances and currency and coin THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS Interest-bearing balances Securities Federal Funds sold Securities purchased under agreements to resell Loans and lease financing receivables: 22.054 Loans, and leases, net of unearned income LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses 189 LESS: Allocated transfer risk reserve................................. none Loans and leases, net of unearned income, allowance, and reserve Assets held in trading accounts : Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases) Other real estate owned Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies Customers' liability to this ban! on acceptances outstanding Intangible assets Other assets Total assets Losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(j) Total assets and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(1) LIABILITIES: DEPOSITS: In domestic offices 6,193 Noninterest-bearing Interest-bearing.................................................................................................. 29,518 Federal funds purchased Securities sold under agreements to repurchase Demand notes issued to the U.S. Treasury Other borrowed money Mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases .... Bank's liability on acceptances executed and outstanding Subordinated notes and debentures Other liabilities Total liabilities Limited-life preferred stock EQUITY CAPITAL Perpetual preferred stock Common stcck Surplus Undivided profits and capital reserves LESS: Net unrealized loss on marketable equity securities Total equity capital Losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823Q) Total equity capital and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C 18230) Total liabilities, limited-life preferred stock, equi’v capital, and losses deffered pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823Q) 3,186 500 11,013 1,700 none 21,865 none 916 none none none none 629 39,809 none 39,809 none none none none none none none 324 36,035 none none 550 520 2,704 none 3,774 none 3,774 39,809 dear and Qijtalrr July 23. 1991 Should she call them Dr.? She still loves sister’s husband Dear Ann Landers: Until now I though such things happened only on TV soap operas. Now I am caught in a terrible situation and I don’t know how to get out. Nine years ago, when I was 23, "Bob" and I fell in love. For reasons which I still do not understand. Bob became involved with my sister. Although I was terribly hurt, family meant a great deal to me, so I did not confront “Myrna.” I just stayed away from Bob and let nature take its course. I kept praying that Bob would come back to me, but he didn't. A year later, Bob and Myrna were married. They moved to a different city. I visited them when their first child was bom and discovered that Bob was still in love with me. He said he was sorry that he had married Myrna. Meanwhile. I also married. My husband is a wonderful person, but I have never been in love with him, mainly because I haven't been able to put Bob out of my mind a single day of the past nine years. I recently visited Myrna again. This time. Bob and I started an affair. We both want to leave our mates and marry each other, but neither of us has the nerve to do it. I still love my sister and don’t want to hurt her. I don’t love my husband, but I am afraid if I leave him, I will destroy his life. Bob is in exactly the same predicament with Myrna. Ann, what can I do? I don’t know how much longer I can stand living this double life. I have no children yet and don’t know if I should start a family. I'm not sure I can destroy my relationship with my sister in order to have a life with the man I love. Please give me some sense of direction. I am — Lost in California. Dear California: Bob dumped you to marry your sister, Myrna. You then married a man you didn’t love, and now you’re having an af­ fair with Bob. You and Bob would like to dump your respective mates and marry each other but neither of you has the “nerve" to do it. My advice is to slow down and remember the past because it can tell you a lot about the future. You know from personal experience that Bob is not 100 percent trustworthy. Review his record. Not only did he toss you overboard for your sister, he is now cheating on her. Stop fantasizing about how great Bob is (he isn’t). You’d be a fool to throw away filet for ham hocks. The one who got away always looks better. Direct your efforts and your sex­ ual energy toward your marriage. That’s where the rewards are. And from now on, don’t visit Myrna and bob without your hus­ band. History has a way of repeating itself. Farmer doesn’t want stray dogs Dear Ann Landers: Please print this letter to "A Former Pet Owner." A lot of people need to see it. I killed your dog today. You dumped him off in the country. Maybe you liked the looks Local Birth Announcements: BOY, Stephen and Sonya Schilz are proud to announce the birth of their son. Matthew Stephen, bom July 20, 1991 at 12:21 p.m. at Battle Creek Community Hospital. He weigh­ ed 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and was 20 inches long. The proud grandparents are Saundra Thompson of Hastings, Junior Thompson of Nashville and Robert and Sandra Schilz, also of Nashville. GIRL, Brooke Elise bom July 15 to Richard and Lisa Davis of Nashville weighing 9 lbs. and 22 inches long. Brooke is welcomed home by her proud brother and sister Eric and Chelsea. BOY, Tyler Weston Hook, son of Rodney and Carlene and brother of Benjamin of Delton. Bom Wednesday, July 24 at 2:40 p.m. at Borgess Medical Center. He weighed 8 lbs. 7 ozs., and was 20M inches long. Proud grandparents are John and Barbara Carpenter and Margaret Bailey all of Delton. BOY, Bryce John bom July 9 at 4:49 p.m. to Mary Walton and Jim Spurgeon of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 7 ozs. and 22 inches long. 35,711 Frances y.. Jchasan DIRECTORS Robert Sherwood Jack Echtinaw David. C. Wren Ann Landers BOY, Adam Jeffrey Karl bom July 13 at 10:22 p.m. to Jeff and Kelly Zank of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 2% ozs. and 20M inches long. GIRL, Destinee Sherain bom July 16 at 10:19 p.m. to Kelly Hart and Robert Axell of Vermontville. Weighing 6 lbs. 7 oz. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Anna Marie bom June 30th at 5:47 p.m. to Shanna and Darryl Tietz of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 10'/4 ozs. and 21 Vi inches long. BOY, Michael Martin bom July 2 at 3:10 a.m. to Martin and Shelly Allerding of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and 21 Vi in­ ches long. GIRL, Anna Annette bom July 11 at 6:50 a.m. to Jeff and Kim Eldred of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Taylor Allen bom July 13 at 1:13 a.m. to Todd and Tanya Gould of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. '6 oz. and 21 ‘A inches long. of our farm and thought we were nice people who would take care of him. Wrong. We don’t want strays that might bite our children, eat our chickens or chase our cattle. We already have two dogs and that’s ail we need. If you didn’t warn your dog any longer you should have given him to a friend or take him to the pound and saved me a bullet. — A Fanner You Misjudged. Dear Misjudged: YOU should have saved the bullet and taken the dog to the pound. For shame. Question asked on eye contact Dear Ann Landers: With your willingness and capacity to up the best information sources, I hope you can find an answer to a question I believe is. or should be, of general interest to women. Let’s say an unescorted female is walking alone on a street. She sees an unsavory­ looking man walking toward her. Should she avoid eye conuct if he appears to be sizing her up, or should she meet his gaze assertively? And what if a similar scene should occur in a parking lot? I seem to recall having read conflicting ad­ vice on this subject. Two local policemen said they "hadn’t thought about it" and gave no answer. I can’t believe that there isn’t a right and wrong way to behave in such a situation. Please, Ann, which is safer — to look tough and aggressive, or to look away? Thanks for a definitive answer on behalf of all potentially vulnerable females from a — Regular Reader in Houston. Dear Regular Reader: According to Com­ mander Joze Velez at the Chicago Police Department and Cheryl Pearson of YWCAMetro Chicago Women’s Services, it is best to esublish eye contact assertively and let the man know you are aware of his presence. It will also help identify him later. If a woman does not feel comfortable mak­ Dear Ann Landers: My husband and I will soon be sending out wedding invitations to our daughter’s wedding. We are having a dif­ ference in opinion and decided to let you settle it. I have always believed that only a physician or a dentist should be addressed as “Dr." in a social setting. My husband disagrees. He feels that anyone who has worked hard enough to earn a Ph.D. should be recognized and called “Dr.” I have a Ph.D. in economics but I would feel very uncomfortable if anyone called me “Dr. Thompson.” While I am proud of what I have accomplished, I don’t feel the need to call attention to it. What do you say, Ann? — J.K.T., Chicago. Dear Chicago: Most Ph.D.s do not use "Dr.” socially. Those who are in the field of education, however, often use the Ph.D. professionally. In the case of wedding invitations, k think it would look odd to use "Dr.” Understatement is a lol classier than overstatement. Will she be In fashion style? Dear Ann Landers: My father-in-law died last fall. He weighed 300 pounds. The dear man had several double-breasted suits. If I took the jacket of one, rolled up the sleeves and put on skin tight pants, three sizes too small, got into my 3-inch heels (with anletsi and combed my hair with an egg beater, would I be in style? — R.B. from Springfield, DI. Dear R.B.: Probably. And if you felt that your “fashion statement” wasn’t going over, you could take off everything and go out in your underwear. Is alcohol ruining your life or the life of a loved one? “Alcoholism: How to Recognize It, How to Deal With It, How to Conquer It' ’ can turn things around. Send a self­ addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money orderfor $3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Alcohol, c/o Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago. Ill 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.45) COPYRIGHT 1991 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE, INC. PRIMARY ELECTION NOTICE TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS, FOURTH WARD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PRIMARY ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON: TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 1991 FOR FOURTH WARD ONLY OFFICE TO BE VOTED: FOURTH WARD ALDERMAN PLACE OF ELECTION: HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL WEST GYM S. PARK ST. The polls for said election will be open from 7.00 o'clock a.m., and re­ main open until 8:00 o’clock p.m., of the same Election Day. This notice given pursuant to 168.653 Section 653a of the Election Law. Dated: July 25, 1991 SHARON VICKERY HASTINGS CITY CLERK NOTICE Of SPECIAL ELECTION RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TUESDAY, AUGUST 6,1991 AT: RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP HALL 2461 HEATH ROAD, HASTINGS, MICHIGAN Shall RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, Barry County, Michigan be authorized to levy an increas­ ed ad valorem tax on real and tangible personal pro­ perty in the amount of up to .3 mills (30* per $1,000 of state equalized valuation) each year for five (5) years, 1991 through 1995, inclusive, for LIBRARY SERVICES pursuant to Act 164 of 1877, and as an increase in the limitation on the rate of ad valorem taxes levied by the TOWNSHIP underthe Michigan Constitution? NOTICE RELATIVE TO OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE POLLS Election Law, Act 116, P.A. 1954 GIRL, Julie Ann bom July 1 at 9:42 p.m. to Tom and Ann Feldpausch of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20M inches long. THE POLLS FOR THE SAID ELECTION WILL BE OPEN FROM 7 o’clock A.M. and remain open until 8 o’clock P.M., of the same Election day. BOY, Richard Charles bom July 8 at 10:15 p.m. to Richard and Michelle Davidson of Delton. Weighing 11 lbs. '4 oz. and 23 inches long. Phyllis Fuller, Clerk RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 1, 1991 — Page 9 English, but many of Woodland’s current set­ tlers now named Smith are descended from the Schmidt and the Schmit who signed the original church constitution, and many of the other signers have descendents still attending the church under their original names or variations of them. Some current church members arc descended from more than one of the original signers. It is believed that within one or two years after the organization of -Zion Lutheran Church, it had at least 50 communicant members and the baptized membership must have numbered 70. On June 15, 1856, the Rev. Christian Volz performed the church’s first baptism, and he baptized five children during his pastorate. He married three couples. He recorded none of his official acts, which would indicate that he was busy with the work of the church and had little time for book work. Rev. Buerkle, his successor, entered Rev. Volz’s official acts in the records as well as he could. The church was without a pastor for over a year after Rev. Volz left to answer a call from St. John’s Lutheran Church in Buffalo, N.Y. He established an orphanage in Buffalo and died there in November 1883. Zion’s second pastor was the Rev. Adam Buerkle, who came to Lansing from Ann Ar­ bor in May of 1857. He was permitted to serve congregations in Woodland and Westphalia townships. He performed his first baptism here on Aug. 1. 1857. During Rev. Buerkle’s tenure, a second constitution was written and the congregation decided to build a house of worship. Georg Niethammer Sr. donated the land on which the first church was built, on what is now Velte Road, and the present church is still on the same property. The first church building was started in the spring of 1862. It was 22 feet wide, 32 feet long, and the height from gable to gable was 11 feet six inches. The building committee consisted of Michael Reiser, Georg Nietham­ mer and Christian Braenning. The building had a smooth floor and an elevated pulpit on the west side. A door, three feet three inches wide was placed on the op­ posite side. The church was painted white. Plans called for three windows, equally spac­ ed from one another, on the north side of the building. Members worked hard to complete their first church building. Most of the material came from the dense forests owned by the members. The lumber was cut and prepared at the building site. The total cost of the first building was less than $300. This cost probably reflects outside labor, paint, glass and other incidentals, as all timber was donated. The building was dedicated on Sept. 21, 1862. (Many years later that building was moved across the road to become a parsonage garage, and there it still stands.) We will leave Zion Lutheran Church in 1862 with its first building for now and return to finish it later. Mst of this information has come from the excellent church history prepared by Carroll Brodbeck, with the assistance of the Rew; George Neiman in 1956, for the church's centennial celebration. From Time to Time... By Esther Walton Zion Lutheran Church began in 1856 By Guest Writer Catherine Lucas Tne first building of Zion Lutheran Church, built of local timber in 1862. This building is now a garage at the parsonage across Velte Road from the present church. When Mrs. Walton recently invited me to write a few columns about Woodland history to replace her Barry County column while she takes a vacation, Zion Lutheran Church was busy planning a 135th anniversary party. What could be .nore appropriate right now than to review the history of the German set­ tlers who came to Woodland in the 1850s and 1860s and the churches, farms and families they established here? Of course, when we say "German” set­ tlers, we do not mean people who came from a place called Geramny, for at that time what has since become “Germany" was many small kingdoms, baronys, duchys and municipalities in northwest Europe, all of which spoke various dialects of the German language and were in a very loose confedera­ tion of German states. The peoples of the various German states longed for a unified country during the Napoleonic and post-Napoleonic times. When Napoleon was defeated and their hopes for unification were not fulfilled, they became discouraged. In 1848, conditions were so discouraging that revolution broke out in many of the various states, and the peoples of the German slates began to leave that country . by the thousands. Many came to the United States in search of peace, land and a nev. start in life. The first German family to come to Woodland was that of Michael Rowladcr Sr. He brought his family of four sons and four daughters, all nearly grown, to this area in 1846 from Stuben County, New York. In 1852, three other families came directly from Europe, and those were Jacob Velte Sr., Con­ rad Haenes and Christian Buerkle Sr. It is believed that these families came here because Jacob Velte was the brother of the wife of Michael Rowladcr. Many descendents of these families still live in Woodland Township. These early families came from a small town called Muenchinger, near the city of Leonberg, in what is now the State of Wurt­ temberg, Germany, but was then the indepen­ dent kingdom of Wurttemberg. Later, many more families and young men and women came to Woodland from Muenchingen (which sounds a lot like Michigan when pronounced in the German language.) Other German settlers came from Prussia and the original Brechcisen came from Alsace-Lorraine, where he spoke both French and German. The earliest German Lutherans who came to Woodland found that mr»st of the land had already bad purchased. Some took up the lef­ tover land, which was the most heavily forested and the hardest to clear, but ultimate­ ly it became obvious that the most heavily wooded land was the richest, and these farms eventually became among the finest in the township. Other later settlers had to buy land from even earlier settlers and paid many times the original government price for it, but *.i was at least partially cleared and may even have in­ cluded some type of building. Those who had been able to bring anything behond a few clothes brought their German Bibles, prayerbooks, sermon books, hymnals and other devotional items. These they used in their homes for family devotions. However, these early pioneers who were able to carve a comfortable living (by 19th century standards) out of the wilderness were concerned about their spiritual welfare and longed to have the Means of Grace, the Word of God and the Sacraments administered among them. Services were begun and regularly con­ ducted in the German language in the log home of Johann Michael Reiser. Many of those who attended these reading services had worshipped together in the same church in the old country. Those who took the lead in these early ser­ vices were John Metzger. George Schwarz and Jacob F. Schmidt. John Metzger and Michael Schmidt took turns reading the ser­ mons. It seems these services were conducted for several years before a regular pastor came to Woodland. In spite of the complete lack of anything we would call a road today, these services were well attended. There were only paths, trails or openings in the dense forest and swamps, across which huge logs had been placed. Very little earth covered these logs. Some of the members, but men and women, walked as far as seven to ten miles over these primative roadways. Sometime still in the 1850s John Metzger, George Schwarz and Jacob F. Schmidt ap­ plied to Rev. Muehlenberg or Rev. Mann in Philadelphia for a pastor. Rev. F. Schmid of Ann Arbor, one of the pioneer Lutheran pastors of Michigan, was informed of the need and instructed Rev. Christian Volz (pro­ nounced Foltz) of Lansing to serve the people of Woodland. While it is not known just when Rev. Volz preached his fust sermon here, it was most likely shortly before he organized the con­ gregation on July 17, 1856. He preached in the German language. The original church constitution was signed that day by 16 men, all prominent in Woodland and many who still have descendents living in the area. Before Rev. Barry County Marriage Licenses: The Rev. Christian Volz, first pastor of Zion Lutheran Church. He stayed less than a year and left before the first building was built. Volz left, less than a year later, the constitu­ tion had been signed by several other men who lived in the area at the time or who had come after the original signing, and the list of member families had reached 29. Adam Baitinger was the 29th signer. He was the ancestor of Emile Baitinger and Ver­ non Baitinger, still of Woodland and still members of Zion Lutheran Church. Many changes of family name spelling have occurred in the transition from German to Daniel Duane Norris, Delton and Ronda Jene Sears, Delton. Calvin Leon Rose, II, Lake Odessa and Melissa Marie Turner, Lake Odessa. Ricky Lee Smith, Hastings and Ginger Lou Slovinski, Hastings. Billy Eugene Orman, Jr., Hastings and Christina Marie Todd, Hastings. David J. Pierce, Middleville and Lucinda R. Slayton, Middleville. John Lee Herman. Hastings and Gail Renee Thompson, Hastings. Richard Joseph Boehm, Shelbyville and Susan Kay Boyle, Shelbyville. James Allen Hogg, Plainwell and Dawn Bernadette Sharpe, Cedar Springs. Kevin Stirling Thiel, Middleville and Veanise Louise Davis, Middleville. f PREMIUM CUSTOM DENTURES COMPLETE DENTURE IMMEDIATE DENTURE UPriR DENTURE PAR .TAI DENTURE *695 ’425 I ’395 I ’425 I Have your auto glass installed right. ‘All i««th and material* used meet the high standard* set by the American Denial Ait'n. ‘Our on premise* lab provide* individual 4 efficient service. •Free denture consultation & e« amination. MOBILE SERVICE AND PICK-UP and DELIVERY (616) 455 0810 *L.D. Himebough DDS •O.D. While DDS *G. Mancewicz DDS Legal Notices MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms and con­ ditions of a certain mortgage made by MARY E. ELMER, of 1746 Hickory Rood, Battle Creek, Michigan, Mortgagor, to Security Pacific Housing Services. Inc.. Mortgagee dated the 10th day of September, 1988 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 31st day of October, 1988, in Liber 474 of Barry County Records, on page 421 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date cf this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of EIGHTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINETY NINE and 86/l00($18,299.86). And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been in­ stituted to recover the debt secured by said mor­ tgage or any part therof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale coh'ained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 6th day of September. 1991 at 10:00 o'clock a.m. Local Time, said mor­ tgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auc­ tion, to the highest bidder, at the east door en­ trance of the Court House in Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County or Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much tereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with Interest thereon at 13.5 per cent per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney foes allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersinged, necessary to pro­ tect its Interest In the premises. Which said premises ore described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Johnstown in the County of Barry, and State of Mchlgan, and described as follows, to wit: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Nor­ theast 1/4 of Section 28. Town 1 North. Range 8 West, described as: Beginning at a point which lies 1046.4 feet South and 2130 feet Cast of the North 1/4 post of said Section: thence South 66 degrees 46' West 163.22 feet olong the centerline of Hickory rood (Highway running by the Iden cemetery) to the point of beginning: thence South 66 degrees 46’ West 190.42 feet along the centerline of Hickory road; thence North 925 feet: thence East 175 feet; thence South to the point of beginning. During the six (6) months immediately following the sole, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during the 30 days im­ mediately following the sale. Dated: July 16, 1991 SECURITY PACIFIC HOUSING SERVICES. INC. Mortgagee Joseph J. Fabrizio Attorney for Mortgagee 1520 North Woodward Ave., Suite 106 Bloomfield Hills. Ml 48304 (313) 642-1012 (8/22) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry CLAIMSNOTICE , J . ----- a---- a *inoepenoecn noon# File No. 91-20537-IE Estate of RUSSELL LEE BUXTON. Social Security Number 364-24-5611. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your Interest In the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whose last known address was 3065 Beatrice, Middleville, Michigan, 49333 died December 6, 1990. An instrument dated April 28 1988 has been odmitt-sd as the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent co-personal representatives. RODNEY L. BUXTON. 3085 Beatrice, Middleville. Ml 49333 and JAMES GROENDYKE, 251 North Lake, Caledonia. Ml 49316 or to both the Independent personal represen­ tative and the Barry County Probate Court. Hastings. Michigan 49058, within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Not’ce is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. David H. Tripp (P29290) 206 South Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616)945-9585 (8/1) SHvwf FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the condition of a mor­ tgage made by James Gau, a single man to Lam­ brecht Company. Mortgagee, dated December 15, 1986. and recorued on December 31. 1986 in Liber 444. on page 683. Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Sterling Savings Bank by an assignment dated June 1. 1989. and recorded on June 14. 1989 in Liber 483, on page 713. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TWNETY-EIGHT AND 15/100 Dollars (25,428.15). including interest at 9.0% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgage premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 11:00 o’clock a.m. on September 5, 1991. Said premises are situated in the Township of Hope Barry County. M'.rhigan, and ore described as: The North 16 rods a the South 32 rods of the East 25 rods of the, Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25 Tjwn 2 North, Range 9 West. P.P. » 007-000-025-011 -00. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 11. 1991 David J. Bennett Thav, Gross. Steinway and Bennett 30150 Telegraph *444 Birmingham, Ml 48025 (313) 645-1700 Sterling Savings Bank Assignee of Mortgagee (8-15) NOTICE OF ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION Pursuant to the provisions of Public Act 183 of 1943, as amended, notice Is hereby given that the Barry County Board of Commissioners have adopted the following Ordinance which amends the Barry County Zoning Ordinance In the follow­ ing manner: ORDINANCE NO.: A-6-90 ARTICLE VI Section 6.6 • C-l, General Commercial District. Amended entire section. ORDINANCE NO.: A 7-90 Section 6.7-C-2. Rural and Residental Conve­ nience Commerkal District. Amended Entire Section. ORDINANCE NO.: A-9-90 Section 6.9-I-2, Heavy Industrial District. Amend­ ed entire section. The above named ordinances became effective July 26, 1991, following the approval of the Michigan Department of Commerce. Copies of these ordinances are available for purchase or in­ spection in the Barry County Planning Office at 220 W. State St.. Hostings. Michigan between the hours of 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Please call 948-4830 for further information. Date: Juy 29, 1991 THEODORE MCKELVEY. Chairman Barry County Board of Commissioners NANCY L. BOERSMA. Clerk Barry County (8/1) rl—A— or _ A Rwcntgan MLUU—m. state Probata Court County of Barry PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 91-20650-NC In the matter of Craig W. Main. Social Security Number 380-96-1767. TAKE NOTICE: On Aug. 16. 1991 at 10:15 a.m., in the probate courtroom, Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition for a change of name of Craig W. Main to Jeffrey Craig Schantz. The change of name Is not sought for fraudulent intent. July 30. 1991 Darla Schantz 5251 Upton Rd. Hostings. Ml 49058 (616)945-5218 (8/1) — NOTICE — HOPE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS, PROPERTY OWNERS AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PUBLIC HEARING FOR A ZONING CHANGE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1991 - 7:30 P.M. At The Hope Township Hall on M-43 Near Schultz Road To hear request of Richard Packard lor Zoning Change Imm AR Agricultural-Residential to RL-1 Single Family Residential Lake lor land on the South side of Walthor Plat. Section 22. T2N, R9W of Hope Township. The application, legal description and map may be viewed during regular bulsness hours Tuesays 8 am. to 11 am. or Wednesdays 9 am. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hone Township Hal! located at 5463 S. Wall Lake Rd. on M-43. Richard H. Lelnaar Hope Township Zoning Administrator Let us handle your insurance work for you. 2330 44th St., S.E., Grand Rapids GET IT DONE RIGHT SALES & SERVICE. INC. O'™ M«>»dey-Frfdey S-Sj 218 N. Jefferson, Hastings Saturday s-n ^ DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS 1991-92 OPENING OF SCHOOL NOTICE New S.udent Registration Grades K-12 August 12-'1,1991............................................... 9:00-12:00/1:00-3:00 New Student Grades K-8 Grades 9-12 Grades 9-12 Orientetlon August21,1991........................................................................10:00a.m. August 20, 1991...................................................................... 6:30 p.m. August 21.1991 ......................................................................10:00 a.m. School Starts Grades 1-12 Monday, August 26,1991.....................................8:30a.m.-11:30a.m. A.M. Kindergarten Only Community School (Adult High School Completion & Enrichment) No Cost tor High School Completion Registration: Starting August 26,1991.................... 9:00-12:00/1 00-3 00 Classes Begin: Septembers, 1991..................................................... 7.00p.m. Change AR to RL-1 Zone �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 1, 1991 (SOFTBALL RESULTS; Poised at the net... Hastings Womens Softball League Standings League A Hastings Wrecker....................................... 7-1 Village General........................................... 5-2 Good Pal Farms............................................3-4 True Value.................................................. 3-4 Northern Blue Hammer............................... 2-5 D&H........................................................... 1-7 Results July 22 Hastings Wrecker 18, Northern Blue Ham­ mer 4; Village General 26, Good Pal Farms 10; D & H 5, True Value 11. Make-up games Aug. 1 behind high school - 6:30 Good Pal Farms vs. True Value (home team); 7:00, Northern Blue Hammer vs. Village General. Jeff Storrs (left) of Hastings punches a volley back over the net during Friday's Ralph E. Ellis Inter-City tourna­ ment at the Johnson Field courts. Partner Matt Cassell stands ready at right. Hastings topped Middleville, Lakewood and Byron Center for the title. (Results unavailable) HCC Golf League results Hastings Country Club Men’s Monday Night Golf League -BLUE DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 7-29... H. Bottcher 51-4; E. Mathews 38-4; E. Mathews 38-4; L. Kornsodt 51-4; J. Kennedy 51-0; A. Johnson 47-0; G. Gahon 47-0; B. Wiersum 44-0; D. O'Connor 42-2; E. Mathews 38-4; J. Kennedy 50-4; T. Sutherland 43-4; A. Johnson 47-2; L. Kornsodt 51 -0: J. Ketchum 46-0; R. Newton 53-0. STANDINGS... J. Jacobs 50; D. O'Connor 47; E. Mathews 42; J. Rugg 40; B. Wiersum 38; J. Col­ eman 30; T. Sutherland 27; G. Cove 27; D. Jarman 25; D. Goodyear 24; A. Johnson 24; T. Dunham 22; B. Cook 20: H. Bottcher 19; K. Kornsodt 18; W. Nitz 18; J. Kennedy 16; R. Newton 16; G. Gahan 10; J. Ketchum 7. PAIRING FOR 8-5 BACK NINE... A. Johnson vs. D. Jarman; J. Rugg vs. T. Dunham: D. O'Connor vs. W. Nitz; L. Kornsodt vs. J. Jacobs; D. Goodyear vs. J. Kennedy: J. Coleman vs. B. Cook; G. Cove vs. G. Gahan; R. Newton vs. B. Wiersum; T. Sutherland vs. E. Mathews. -GOLD DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 7-29... J. Wicker 47-4; A. Froncik 45-4; D. Foster 45-0; D. Foster 45-0; B. Vanderveen 44-4; A. Froncik 45-4; B. Isoty 55-0: H. Wat­ tles 46-0. STANDINGS... L. Lang 42; D. Loronger 38; A. Froncik 35; R. Miller 35; B. Miller 34; J. Walsh 30; B. Vanderveen 30; B. Stack 29; J. Hoke 27; B. losty 26; G. Holman 25; J. Fisher 24; G. Hamty 22; J. Walker 19; J. Panfil 18; J. Wicker 18; G. Ironside 17; D. Bowers 17; D. Foster 16: H. Wattles 14. PAIRING FOR 8-5 FRONT NINE... R. Miller vs. G. Hamaty; B. Vanderveen vs. D. Loronger; A. Franelk vs. H. Wattles; J. Panfil vs. G. Ironside; J. Wicker vs. G. Holman; D. Foster vs. B. Stack; B. losty vs. J. Fisher; J. Walker vs. D. Bowers; B. Miller vs. L. Lang. -RED DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 7-29... J. Hopkins 57-4; P. Siegel 72-0; G. Crothers 49-4; M. Pearson 65-0. STANDINGS... P. Lubienieckl 41; H. Burke 40; G. Crothers 40; L. Perry 37; D. Hall 34; G. Powers 33; D. Jacobs 33; C. Morey 33; J. Hopkins 31; G. Bauer 30; B. Youngs 29; G. Etter 28; M. Pearson 27; G. Lawrence 24; T. Stanley 24; D. Garrett 20; P. Siegel 16; Memb.Never Assigned 4; Cook/Memb Dropped 2; Cooklin/Memb Dropped 2. PAIRING FOR 8-5 BACK NINE... Cooklin/Memb Dropped vs. D. Hall; R. Stanley vs. C. Morey; P. Hi Ison vs. M. Pearson; G. Bauer vs. G. Powers; B. Youngs vs. G. Etter; D. Garrett vs. G. Crothers: G. Lawrence vs. H. Burke; J. Hopkins vs. L. Perry; P. Siegel vs. Memb Never Assigned; P. Lubieniecki vs. D. Jacobs. -SILVER DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 7-29... D. Bradford 45-4; L. Englehart 50-4; L. Englehart 50-4; P. Mogg 40-4; J. Laubaugh 44-0; R. Stoddard 53-0; G. Pratt 42-0; D. Gauss 54-0; J. Laubaugh 42-3; L. Englehart 50-4; T. Cleveland 50-4; C. Guy 44-1; J. Laubaugh 44-0; STANDINGS... M. Miller 36: P. Mogg 33; G. Pratt 32; R. Dawe 31; J. Plank 31; J. Laubaugh 30; L. Englehart 26; D. Brower 26; T. Krul 25; T. Harding 25; G. Begg 24; P. Loftus 24; T. Cleveland 24; J. Hubert 23; R. Stoddard 23; D. Bradford 20; D. Beduhn 19; C. Guy 18; D. Gauss 15; D. Welton 11. PAIRING FOR 8-5 FRONT NINE... R. Stoddard vs. D. Welton; G. Pratt vs. T. Krul; C. Guy vs. T. Har­ ding; T. Cleveland vs. P. Loftus; G. Begg vs. J. Hubert; D. Bradford vs. R. Dawe; J. Laubaugh vs. M. Miller; L. Englehart vs. D. Brower; D. Gauss vs. J. Plank; P. Mogg vs. D. Beduhn. -WHITE DIVISION— MATCH RESULTS 7-29... D. King 42-4; L. Hensley 70-2; T. Alderson 52-3. T. Drumm 38-0; D. Baum 56-2; R. Teegardin 48-1; N. Gardner 42-4; J. Schnackenberg 52-4; M. Dimond 49-09; L. Hensley 70-0. STANDINGS... M. Dimond 34; C. Cruttenden 34; R. Wilcox 34; R. McMillon 33: J. Schnackenberg 30: 0. King 27; D. Hoekstra 26; L. Hensley 26; F. Markle 26; J. Northouse 25; D. Baum 24; N. Gard­ ner 24; J. Toburen 23; B. Masse 23; R. Teegardin 22; T. Drumm 21; G. E. Brown 21; S. Spencer 20; G. H. Brown 20; T. Alderson II. PAIRING FOR 8-5 BACK NINE... D. King vs. T. Alderson: B. Masse vs. N. Gardner; J. Toburen vs. R. Wilcox: T. Drumm vs. D. Baum; J. Schnackenberg vs. M. Dknond; J. Northouse vs. G. H. Brown; F. Morkta vs. R. Teegardin; G. E. Brown vs. C. Cruttenden; D. Hoekstra vs. R. McMillan; S. Spencer vs. I. Hensley. Harness Race Blanket Trophies Announced Winner Horse Owner Driver Mirrors Image, Nashville Farmers Feed Service, Hastings Geukes Market, Middleville Varneys Stables, Nashville G.S. Jelly Miss Victoria S OK’s Time Reveals Shiaway Romeo 4-yr.-old bay gelding trotter Robert & Lorraine Lynn, Sr, Homer Robert Lynn Jr. 5-yr.old mare pacer 4-yr.-old bay gelding trotter 6 yr.old bay gelding pacer Kathy Acord, Owosso Jefl Sweeney. Leslie Dave Marek, Big Rapids Richard Roach WEDNESDAY Toms Market, Hastings Bosley Pharmacy, Hastings Bob’s Grill & Restaurant Tantallon Fanny Sherwood Lady 3 yr.-old bay mare trotter 2-yr.-old bay mare pacer John & Jean Stone, Holton Norm Forsyth, Millington Marshall Makin Jr. Brian Forsyth Hastings and Lake Odessa Dawnlee Kennels, Plainwell National Bank, Hastings Hey Windy Day Soaring Star Capricho 4-yr.-old bay gelding trotter 4yr.-old bay mare pacer 4-yr.-old brown stud trotter Sylvia B Yoder, Colon Phil Peden, Concord Marion Yoder Phil Peden Ron Cole, Durand Mike Bennett Speed-Pat Rollin Smoke 3-yr.old bay gelding pacer 5-yr.-old bay gelding trotter Jell Stimer Marshall Makin Sr. GS Jelly Four De 4-yr.-old bay gelding pacer 7-yr.old bay gelding trotter Robert Lynn, Homer Jennifer Sass, Kent City Berry Patch Stable. Spring Harbor MONDAY ; ‘ j THURSDAY Little Brown Jug Saloon, Hastings County Seat Lounge, Hastings Kent Oil Company, Nashville Moose Lodge No. 628, Hastings 1 Larry Jones Gary Barber John DeMull, Sand Lake Jefl Stimer John DeMull Bill Schuyler, Metamora Bill Schulyer (new track record ot 203.4) | Two J’s, Nashville Poorman’s Poison 4-yr.-o1d brown gelding pacer Aug. 5 - 6:30, Village General vs. Northern Blue Hammer; 7:45, Hastings Wrecker vs. D & H, 9:00, Good Pal Farms vs. True Value. League B Two J’s......................................................... 8-0 Color Center............................................... 4-4 Ewings Well Drilling..................................4-4 Piston Ring.................................................. 4-4 Hastings Mutual.......................................... 2-6 Viatec........................................................... 2-6 Results July 23 Piston Ring 13, Ewings Well Drilling 7; Viatec W, Hastings Mutual (no score turned in); Color Center 4, Two J’s 7. Aug. 6 - 6:30, Hastings Mutual vs. Ewing Well Drilling; 7:45, Piston Ring vs. Two J’s; 9:00, Viatec vs. Color Center. The Skinny by Todd Tubergen Memories, nostalgia, Fielder and other Tiger Stadium wonders R. Stoddard 53-0. The presentations of Blanket Trophies for winners of the harness races at the 1991 Barry County Fairgrounds were as follows. Trophy ) (new track record of 202.4) Ah, a day at the old ball park. Under more conventional cir­ cumstances, that’s all you would have to say. Everyone has their own memories of their favorite stadium, of their favorite teams and players. But these days in Detroit, the city where my favorite stadium is, they are marching to a different beat. And some people are banging the drum slowly. Wayne County and the city of Detroit have apparently resolved their dif­ ferences and will join forces to lead to the construction of a new open-air, natural grass, baseball-only stadium with a capacity of approximately 47,000, in Detroit. The new park is tentatively scheduled to open for the 1995 season. The Tigers maintain that they will study different stadiums and borrow the best features from each one. The dimen­ sions will resemble Tiger Stadium— as aesthetics allow. According to Bill Hassey, senior vice­ president of planning and operations for the Tigers, a stadium authority, headed by a five-member panel, (three from the county— two from the city) will oversee the process of the construction. An "enterprise zone", consisting of three layeis; the actual stadium, space for parking, and an peripheral layer to be used in some capacity for private enter­ prise— whether it be strip-malls, restaurants or even golf courses— to be run by the city, will be established. As of Wednesday noon, two sites were being considered. The first, the "Briggs Community’’, is immediately north of the existing stadium. The second is on Woodward Ave. immediately east of the Fox Theater. For those of you who recieve the "Bo Schembechler-lynching” Tiger Stadium Fan Club newsletter, take notice. Hassey also said that the Tigers hope to keep the old stadium intact in some capacity. After going through a short history of the park— from its days as Naven Field, Briggs Stadium to it’s current configura­ tions— Hassey said that it is possible that a small-scale replica of Naven Field, which was built in 1912, could be installed. That way, the field could still be used for amateur ball. Youngsters could ran the same basebaths run by Cobb in the early part of the century. Last Thursday I visited Tiger Stadium for the first time since talk of a new stadium began. It didn’t matter that the Tigers were crashed by the first-place Minnesota Twins 9-3. It was still a day (night) at the old ball park. The actual stadium was showing its age, whether it be by design or by coincidence. From our seats in the lower deck down the third-base line, you could see paint peeling along the bottom of the upper deck overhead. The additional press seating along the roof in right field (I’m assuming that’s what those match-boxes are for), once the purest blue, were graying in the sum­ mer sun. The hallways leading to the field were damp and musty. And those cursed support beams! I for one will be glad to see a new park. From the "Things are not what they used to be" dept.: A breakdown on the financial cost of taking a family of four to the stadium­ The Detroit Tigers have announced plans to build an open-air, baseball-only stadium to replace Tlger Stadium. The new park, scheduled to be completed prior to the 1995 season, will seat approximately 47,000 and should have dimensions similar to the old stadium. gas— (from Hastings in the mini-van) $20 parking— (across street from stadium) $6 4 box seats— $50 scoresheets— $6 hn» dogs (only one apiece, please!) $7 pop— (for the kids) S4.50 pre-game beer— (it’s a scorcher) $6 peanuts— (beer without peanuts?) $4 ice cream sandwiches— S3.50 middle-inning beer— $6 Tiger batting helmet and yearbook— (for junior) $15 coffee— (for the drive back) 75 cents Total- $128.75 From the "for what it’s worth" deptt My favorite Tiger Stadium memory is witnessing Mark "The Bird" Fidrych’s first major-league start. He two-hit Cleveland (who hasn’t?) and the Tigers won a close game 2-1. Our whole Little League went to the game. When they announced the pit­ chers, we didn’t recognize the name. We scrambled through our programs and located it (is that "Fidddrikk”?). But we wanted to see Joe Coleman or Dave Rozema! Those really must have been the lean years ... Thursday’s attendance: 20,007. I wonder how many people would have shown if it were the fifth-place Oakland A’s. Actually seeing the Tigers on the field helps you realize how powerful a team they really are. Even though Alan Trammell is being plagued by injuries, they can still put a fearsome lineup on the field. Around the horn: Tettleton, Fielder, Whitaker, Fryman, (Livingstone), Moseby, Cuyler, Deer. That Livingstone made about three super plays at third base and collected three hits on the side. What are they going to do with him when Tram is healthy? "Oops Award”— To Lloyd Moseby for not diving for a bail hit down the line in the ninth inning. Are they cutting him a check or what? He ran 30-40 yards for the ball and when it dropped, it almost hit his feet. They scored it a double. Moseby reminds me of Larry Herndon Cecil Fielder is awesome. Everyone knows this already, but it sort of just rolls off the tongue. He didn’t hit a homerun, but did drive an RBI-double off the wall in the second inning. The place gets electric when he steps up to the plate. It reminds me of Willie Horton in the early 70’s. But with Fielder, it’s not "is he going to hit a homerun?” but rather "will he hit it out of the stadium?" I wonder how much money he’ll get when contract time rolls around. Tony Philips may have surprassed Alan Trammell and Dave Bergman as my favorite Tiger. Was our Little League really singing “100 Bottles of Beer On the Wall" on the bus on the ride back? From the "it ain’t over ’til it’s over" dept: Tiger fans were doing th<* wave in the ninth inning, trailing by six runs. With two outs, Moseby (to scattered boos) came up. Fielder walked up to the on-deck circle. Twins reliever Steve Bedrosian got two strikes on Moseby, who stayed alive by fouling off two pitches. He then ripped a double up the alley in left. Fielder struck out swinging ... I felt sorry for Scott Aldred and Rusty Meacham, who each got shelled by the Twins. Sparky said at the beginning of the year that they needed more experience. But what the heck else can he do? “Fan of the year" award— to me. Detroit has lost five consecutive games 1 have attended, including a double-header sweep by California in the 1984 World Championship season. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 1, 1991 — Page 11 More ‘Macker Maniacs’’ Straight talk on arrows Editor’s Note: Hayes of Bob’s Gun and Tackle in Hastings is a guest columnist of The Banner. His column on the outdoor life will appear throughout the year. Not long ago, archers had few deci­ sions to make when choosing their equipment, simply because there was very little to choose from. For better or worse, technology has changed that-- just as it has changed everything else in our lives. Today the modem bowhunter can choose from a tremendous assortment of the highestquality gear imaginable. We're lucky to be blessed with so many options, although the wide selec­ tion of top-notch equipment can cause confusion when it’s time to make a logical decision on what to use, especial­ ly when that decision involves parting with several hard-earned dollars. Arrows are a good example. It’s safe to say that aluminum arrows arc more popular than all other arrows combined. The best aluminum sfafts are very straight, strong and uniform in weight. The result is a durable arrow with ex­ cellent accuracy potential. Aluminum arrows have been very popular for nearly two decades, although they have been on the market since at least the early 1940’s. Fiberglass arrows were somewhat popular at one time, but they came and went. Cedar has been us­ ed for years and remains a steady favorite among more traditional archers. However, cedar shafts never gained much acceptance among compound shooters. This is partly due to the fallacy that they would shatter when shot from these high-performance bows. Many of the wood shafts available were also in­ consistent in weight, spine and straightness, making it very difficult to locate a matched set. For these reasons and others, This Hastings team brought home a first-place trophy at the recent Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament in Belding. Hastings cross-country practice starts Aug. 12 Hastings boys and girls interested in par­ ticipating in cross country in the fall are asked to report for the first day of practice August 12 at 8 a.m. $100 REWARD FOR ANY BASEMENT WE MN T ORY UP Practice will commence on the west side of the high school gym. For any further information, contact Paul Fv’mer, cross country coach at 945-9705 Buckle Up 1 -800-748-0500 Legal Notices SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by MICHAEL A. GERINGER AND DONNALANN GERINGER, HUS­ BAND AND WIFE to MORTGAGE ASSOCIATES. INC., a Rhode Island Coporotion now known as FLEET MORTGAGE CORP. Mortgagee, dated August 17. 1979. and rerecorded on September 19. 1979, in Liber 243, on page 106. BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of forty five thousand nine hundred eighteen and 55/100 Dollars ($45,918.55). including interest at 10.000%.per annum-.. :........ - x_: ’Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statue In such case made and ap­ proved. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, of public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 11:00 a.m. on September 12, 1991. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY, BARRY County, Michigan and are describ­ ed as: A parcel of land in the East 1 /2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 13. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, described as follows: Commencing at a point 331 feet east of the nor­ thwest comer of the east 1 /2 of the northwest 1 /4 of Section 13. Town 1 North, Range 9 West; thence South 1320 feet? thence East 331 feet; thence North 1320 feet to the North line of said Section 13; thence West 331 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale. DATED: August 1. 1991 FLEET MORTGAGE CORP. Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (8/22) The Associated Press Call it the Domino's effect. A hospital is promising to see its emer­ gency room patients in 20 minutes or the care will be free. The offer was inspired by the Michigan-based pizza company's claim of delivery within 30 minutes. During the first three weeks of the offer, no patients at Doctors Hospital have been stitched, bandaged. X-rayed or splinted free of charge. But a few came close. "It's been dowh to within five File No 91-20642-SE Estate of JAMES WILLIAM WILKINSON, DECEAS­ ED. Social Security Number 017-09-9353. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On September 12. 1991 at 9:30 a.m.. in the probate courtroom, Hostings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of David B. Thomas requesting that David B. -Thomasbe appointed personal representative of the estate of James William Wilkinson, deceased, who lived at 702 South Benton, Hastings. Michigan and who died July 22. 1991; and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated October 4. 1990 be admitted to probate. It also is requested that the heirs at law of said deceased be determined. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. July 24. 1991 Richard J. Hudson (Pl 5220) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE 8 FISHER 607 North Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 945-3495 DAVID B. THOMAS By: Richard J. Hudson Address of Personal Representative 5900 Upton Rood. Hastings. Ml 49058 (8/1) Steve Hayes aluminum shaft manufacturers have been able to maintain their dominance of the market. However, the recent introduc­ tion of the carbon shaft has generated a great deal of attention in a very short time. The new 100 percent carbon arrows are incredibly lightweight, fast and ac­ curate. According to Beman, one of the leading carbon arrow manufacturers, they can increase speed 15-20 percent over an aluminum arrow of a similar spine. I’ve experimented with a few carbons myself and found Beman’s estimate to be reasonably accurate. When fired from my Pro-line compound, they flew greater than 40 feet per second faster than my aluminums. Most carbon arrows have a very small outside diameter with a thicker wall than their aluminum counterparts. The small diameter translates into approximately 50 percent less surface area than aluminum shafts, allowing them to slice through crosswinds with minimal lateral drifting. Shooting tests involving foam targets show that this increases penetra­ tion significantly. After seeing for myself how well car­ bon arrows penetrated my target, I wondered how they compared to my aluminums in terms of kinetic energy (generally measured in foot pounds, it is ■ equal to the mass of the object multiplied by the square of its velocity.) Archers have argued for years over the merits of heavy arrows against lighter ones for hunting purposes. While it is true that a heavier arrow will penetrate more deeply than a lighter ar­ row if they are both flying at the same velocity before impact and pre of equal design, it is not accurate to assume that a heavy arrow will always do so by virtue of its weight alone. Several factors influence penetration­ including arrow design, broadhead design and trueness if arrow flight— in addition to kinetic energy. Although the carbon arrows I used were about onethird lighter than my aluminum arrows, their kinetic energies varied by only five percent. The kinetic energy of the lighter weight carbons occasionally exceeded that of certain heavier aluminums shot out of the same bow. When all is said and done, there are certainly advantages and disadvantages to consider with any arrow. The charachteristics of carbon arrows are very impressive, although I still enjoy shooting my aluminum arrows. Whatever you choose to use, remember that accuracy and shot place­ ment are more important than anything else. It doesn’t matter how fast it goes past the target! minutes," director of ambulatory care Nancy Kinder said Friday. Administrators say Doctors Hospital was already treating patients quickly. The reason for the free-care promotion was that like many other urban hospitals, the 101bed hospital about a mile from downtown is suffering financially and searching for ways to boost revenues. The emergency department, which treats 8,000 to 10,000 patients a year, is an un­ tapped resource, said Lynn Kelley, chief op­ erating officer. The hospital has its busy spells, Kelley said. But projections show that an increased patient load brought on by the free care offer would generate revenues greater than what would be lost during busy time, she said, declining to give specific figures. The hospital, which specializes in in­ dustrial medicine, lost about $1.2 million last year and has a $2.75 million Ioan up for renewal in August from the Detroit Fire and Police Retirement System. State Charter No. 11 CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF CONDITION OF Hastings City Bank of Hastings in the State of Michigan, and its Domestic Subsidiaries, at the close of business on June 30, 1991. Published in accordance with a call made by the commissioner of the Financial Institutions Bureau pursuant to the provisions of Sec­ tion 223 of the banking code of 1969, as amended. - ASSETS DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS ATTENTION KIDS! I Don’t miss one week of the Banner’s newest feature. I Cash and balances due from depository institutions: Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin Interest-bearing balances . Securities Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell: Federal funds sold Secunties purchased under agreements to resell Loans and lease financing receivables: Loans and leases, net of unearned Income LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses . LESS: Allocated transfer risk reserve Loans and leases, net of unearned income. allowance, and reserve ................................................. Assets held in trading accounts .................................................... Premises and fixed assets (Including capitalized leases) Other real estate owned ................................................. Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies.. Customer’s liability to this bank and acceptances outstanding Intangible assets .............................................................................................................. Other assets Total assets 7.707 6,500 40.845 2.750 —0— 59,118 581 —0— 58,537 —0— 2,750 85 -fl431 1,675 121,334 i il - LIABILITIES - • Games • Recipes • Puzzles • Information Interesting features written on “your” level...great way to pass the time during summer vacation. Plus — local features on area business and I industry ... the people who sponsor this column. I I I Daniel R. Gole, D.D.S. Farm Bureau Insurance — Larry Neil Hastings City Bank River Bend Travel Agency Mace Pharmacy, Nashville Coleman Insurance Agency Wren Funeral Home I Dr. M. McAlvey & Dr. D. Ebaugh National Bank of Hastings American Chiropractic Life C nter — Dr. Eugene Curtiss Barry County Transit Hastings Orthopedic Clinic — Dr. Merriman & Dr. Larke Viking & Tyden Corp. Girrbach Funeral Home Hastings Manufacturing McDonald’s Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. Hastings Savings & Loan JCPcnney Co., Inc. Thomapple Valley Community Credit Union by— ‘Domino’s effect inspired Detroit hospital State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Estate Mini Page Sponsors... The Outdoor Outlook... Deposits: In domestic offices Noninterest-bearing Interest-bearing In foreign offices. Edge and Agreement subsidiaries, and IBFs Noninterest-bearing lnteres*-bearing Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase: Federal funds purchased Securities sold under agreements to repurchase Demand notes issued to the U.S. Treasury Other borrowed money Mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases Bonk s liability on acceptances executed and outstanding Subordinated notes ond debentures. Other liabilities Total liabilities Limited-life preferred stock 110.394 13.734 96.660 419 922 111.734 - EQUITY CAPITAL Perpetual preferred stock ond related surplus Common stock Surplus Undivided profits and capital reserves 1,354 2.878 5.368 LESS. Net unrealized loss on marketable equity securities Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments Total equity capital Total liabilities, limited-life preferred stock and equity capital 9,600 121.334 Memorondo Deposits.State of Michigan Money I. Joan M. McCarty Operations Manager, of the above-named bank do hereby declare that this report of condition has been prepared in conformance with the applicable instructions ond is true to the best of my knowledge and belief I I 1 Joan M. McCarty We. the undersigned directors, attest the correctness of this report of condition ond declare that it has been examined by us and to the best of our knowledge and belief has been prepared in conformance with the applicable instructions and is true and correct. James E. Coleman Andrew F Johnson Directors �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 1, 1991 Woodland News by Caiherine Lucas Legal Notices State of Michigan Probate Court Barry County ORDER OF PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING final ACCOUNT The Rev. Ward Pierce, Bob Crockford and Roger Buxton discuss "wellness" of steaks being grilled with an unidentified diner. Woodland Lions Club members cooked more than 200 beef steaks Saturday in the pavilion of Herald Classic Memorial Park. It was the club’s second scholarship benefit steak dinner. Tickets were sold by Lions Club members ahead of the event and none were sold at the site, so that the exact number of steaks could be purchased. With the cooked-to-order steaks, the club served tossed salad, potato salad, baked beans, rolls, drinks and watermelon. Profits from the dinner will go into the Woodland Lions Chib Scholarship fund, from which three or four awards are given to Lakewood High School graduates from the Woodland area each yaer. The next Woodland Lions Club event will be the annual chicken barbecue in the park on Saturday, Aug. 31, the Saturday of Woodland’s Homecoming celebration. • Zion Lutheran Church held a dinner and program Sunday afternoon to celebrate the 135th anniversary of the signing of the church's constitution, and people associated with the church nor or in the past came from far and near to participate, including Vesta Bom and Norma Reuther. Pigs were roasted for the dinner, by Linden Fisher, Jim Mutch, Bill Bursleyy, Abraham Brodbeck and Bill Brodbeck, under the careful supervision of Margaret Brodbeck. Linden Fisher cut up the meat after it was cooked for serving. A large sheet cake was baked by Marge Vroman and decorated by Pat Vroman, who also served it and smaller cakes to the crowd after the dinner. Everyone brought side dishes and trimmings, and a feast was held in Fellowship Hall. Special guests were former Pastor Harry Wolf, who is now retired and lives at Gross Pointe Woods, and former Pastor and Mrs. George Neiman who retired last } ear after serving 12 years at Zion Lutheran and 33 years at St. Paul’s Lutheran in Youngstown, Ohio. Neiman currently lives in Columbus, Ohio. An anniversary program was held in the sanctuary after the dinner. Tom Niethamer was master of ceremonies and he gave a brief history of the settling of Woodland, the Ger­ man settlers who were the second wave of im­ migrants and Zion Lutheran Church. The program included special music. Marilyn Brecheisen tierce sang “My Lord, What A Morning.” The adult Sunday School class, led by Carolyn Brecheisen, sang two songs. She said they sing three songs every Sunday morning. Katie Pressnel and Natalie Wilson sang a duet Darlene Niethamer sang “Surrender,” which closed the program. A display of historical items had been set up in the basement and everyone was invited to go down and see them. Some groups met on the church lawn after the service to have pic­ tures made. Lake Odessa Masonic Lodge and the Eastern Star held a joint potluck at Lakewood United Methodist Church Thursday evening. After the dinner, the Rev. Ward Pierce presented life membership certificates and pins to Bob Mousen and Williard Kenyon, both of whom have now completed 40 years of membership. Pierce then introduced Harold Stannard, who is now a member of the lodge in Redondo Beach, Calif. Stannard spoke about the early Masonic lodge in America and of George Washington’s masonic affiliations. He also mentioned the membership of Ben Franklin, Alexander Hamilton and Paul Revere. Edith Buxton and Carol Enz recently spent three days at a horse camp due west of Fort Wayne. They were joined by Irene Shelhaus of Centerville, Mich., who was injured the first day when her horse fell on her, but the Woodland ladies stayed the full three days and enjoyed their outing. Garold McMillen celebrated his 86th birth­ day Friday when members of his family sur­ prised him after dinner. Kip and Mary McMillen; Timothy, Shirley and Kyle Robert McMillen; and Kerry, Teresa, Shelly Mae and Leanne McMillen all dropped in. Mercedeth served cake, ice cream and ice tea to the guests. Several people called or dropped by during the day to wish G.R. a happy birthday. Carl and Pauline Lehman of Bellevue at­ tended Kilpatrick Church Sunday morning. After dinner, they went out to dinner in Woodland with Hildred Chase, who is Carl’s sister, and Evelyn Goodrich. The Schaibly family held their traditional reunion at the George Schaibly farm on the third Sunday in July. Dorothy Schaibly reported the 40 people who attended enjoyed a potluck dinner, games for the children and hymn singing. Calvin and Phoebe Mann celebrated their 18th anniversary and his birthday recently. They live on North Main Street in Woodland. The Woodland Township Board met at the new Woodland Township Hall the fourth Monday in July. During the meeting Jim Wickham reported on recent fire department activities. There had been one insignificant fire in a trash barrel and two serious ac­ cidents, one involving a fatality. Doug MacKenzie reoorted on the am­ bulance situation and stated that Woodland Township does not support Lake Odessa Village’s negotiations with the RockfordLowell Ambulance Service and that several legal actions are still in the courts over this matter. MacKenzie also reported that Woodland Road from the village limits south to Coats Grove Road will be paved late in August or early in September. The road bed is now com­ pleted and ready for paving. A Headlee Truth-in-Taxation hearing was held during the meeting. MacKenzie announced a Collier-Mud Creek Drain Committee meeting would be held at the same place Tuesday evening. At that Collier-Mud Creek meeting, it was voted to have the committee continue working on a compromise outlined by MacKenzie that would lower the cost of improving the drain considerably and put the maintenance on an annual schedule. Collier-Mud Creek Drain Inter County Citizens Committee officers Jim Smith, chair­ man; Carol Hewitt, secretary; and Billy Remes and Dave Sunken were present at the meeting, and Bob Crockford, treasurer, was absent but a treasurer’s report was read, and money had been paid for legal fees. Several property owners said they were glad some compromise was being worked out, as they did not want what they referred to as “the Erie Canal or Grand Canyon" running through their back yards and did not feel able to pay for such a project as was first outlined by Sunfield Township and Eaton County officials. Joyce Weinbrecht held a blood pressure clinic at the Commission on Aging dinner at the Woodland Eagles Friday noon. It was busier than most of these monthly clinics and 25 people had their blood pressure checked. She comes to Woodland and holds this clinic the last Friday of each month. Anyone can drop in and have blood pressure taken by a registered nurse. Ginny Wilson, gospel artist and musician, member of the Michigan Gospel Music Association and a resident of Charlotte, will hold a concert at Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday evening, Aug. 25. Other churches will be invited and the public will be welcome. Pat Vroman cut and served the 135th anniversary cake at Zion Lutheran Sunday afternoon. Ale No. 90-20466-ES In the Matter of the Es’otes °f CLAIRE LOFTUS, et al, Owners of Abandoned Property TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS INCLUDING THOSE LISTED BELOW WHOSE ADDRESSES AND WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN: Your interest in this estate may be barred or effected by this hearing. IT IS ORDERED that on September 12. 1991 at 9:00 a.m., in the probate courtroom, Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Robert L. Byington, Barry County Public Ad­ ministrator, requesting that his Final Account be allowed and that the residue be assigned to the Department of Treasury. Escheats Division, as pro­ vided by law. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that publication shall be mode as provided by statute. June 24, 1991 RICHARD H. SHAW (8/1) To reclaim your abandoned property: 1. Clip out the entire article of abandoned pro­ perty owners and underline your name. 2. Write to the Department of Treasury, Escheats Division. Lansing, Ml 48922 3. In your letter, request a Petition for Refund and include the list of abandoned property owners and Petition ID number. The Escheats Division will fill In the amount of abandoned property and send the form to you for completion. DO NOT CONTACT THE PROBATE COURT OR THIS OFFICE FOR INFORMATION. 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Zoning Reporter Shannon Allerding Jess Bahs Baltimore Birds 4-H Club Bones to Behavior 4-H Club Bones to Behavior Pat Bowerman Christy Bradley Carl Bradley Barry Carpenter Jennifer Carter LaDon Chantrene Heidi Christie Patrick Clark Patrick Clark Pam Clark Brenda Conine Jocqulie Daniel John Doe Dowling 4-H Club Dowling 4-H Club Polly Duffy Tammi Elsher Joanna Ford Miranda Gillons George Guthrie Jeff Hamilton Karen Handy Debra Horton Chris Jackson Joyce Kyser Tina Lammers Minda Lammers Dayle L. Lammers Jim Lauderdale Moggie Lauderdale Patty Littell Nick McMannas Middleville Clovers Theresa Morford Joe Plouffe Renegade Riders Melanie Rogers Pam Ruth Mike Scott Jason Seuss Kathy Silsber Merle Simmons. Jr. Mike Smith Dick Survyn Staci Sutherland Burke Thompson Jeana Vandermauken Ted Warren Shawn Wilson Shay Wood Karen Zeerup Kristen Zelenock Robert D. Curtis Annette L. Fish Paul Heselschwerdt Rena Keet Carol Lancaster Pat Lewis Ralph Nottke Steven Puffpaff Ida Smith Marvin F. Warren Patrick W. Ballinger Frederick L. Berridge, Jr. Lewis W. Bolton Paula A. Koopman Claire Loftus Betty A. McIntyre Dorothy A. O'Neal David L. Pillars Larry D. Rollins Daisy Schelg-'l Curtis L. Shepard Theresa L. Shupp Carolyn F. Tobias William S. Tungate Clifton L. Ward, Jr. state or micntgan Probate Court Barry County ORDER OF PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING FINAL ACCOUNT File No. 90-20464-ES In the Matter of the Estates of BLANCHE K. ASBURY, et al, Owners of Abandoned Property TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS INCLUDING THOSE LISTED BELOW WHOSE ADDRESSES AND WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN: Your Interest in this estate may be barred or effected by this hearing. IT IS ORDERED that on September 12. 1991 at 9:00 a.m., In the probatu courtroom, Hastings, Michigan. before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Robert L. Byington. Barry County Public Ad­ ministrator. requesting that hit Final Account be allowed and that the residue be assigned to the Department of Treasury. Escheats Division, os pro­ vided by law. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that publication shall be mode os provided by statute. June 24. 1991 RICHARD H. SHAW (8/1) To reclaim your abandoned property: 1. Clip out the entire article of abandoned pro­ perty owners and underline your name. 2. Write to the Department of Treasury. Escheats Division. Lansing, Ml 48922 3. In your letter, request a Petition for Refund and include the list of abandoned property owners and Petition ID number. The Escheats Division will fill in the amount of abandoned property and send the form to you for completion. DO NOT CONTACT THE PROBATE COURT OR THIS OFFICE FOR INFOR­ MATION. Petition ID #999 Blanche K. Asbury Kurt G. Baragar Lynn Barry Archie Bolson Ardhie Belson Robert A. Billman Marian E. Blackford Michael Boysen Marie J. Burns Cindy Cabral Helen T. Campbell William D. Campbell John B. Cassin. custodian of Brad Cassin Bader J. Cassin. custodian of Julianne Cassin Joe J Charron Wendy Co’leJanet Con'.un Wimmi' *_ysack Don< ' albert Donal Drewel Word P. & Louise D. Erway Bonnie F. Harvey Herbe Hesterly Craig Jones Michael McMillon Clark Moore, M.D. Paul Moore William Moulton Cynthia K. Moyer Murray Nelson Norman Omeara, Jr. Rober Pierce Leroy Pitt Ganene K. Rapson Diane Reid Marth Schmidt Pamel Sease Andy J. Stretch Strickland Agency Douglas Sutfin Clori Vandaele John J. Vernon Robert E. & Donna J. Wohlford E. Wolff Mac R. Behnke Francis C. Fay Howard Fogle Robert T. Hangar Donald F. Herbert Rose J. Herbert Herbe Hesterly M. Howe D.M. Humphrey M.A. Humphrey Dennis Keller Sage Mohlon H. McKIbbin Merce McMillen C. Mitchell D. Mitchell Gunda Pennock Richard H. Jones, Jr. Sorothy Spaudling Winifred Thompson Robert Wiegand State of Michigan Probate Court Barry County ORDER OF PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING FINAL ACCOUNT Ale No. 90-20465-ES In the Matter of the Estates of ANN CECILIA AREHART, et al, Owners of Abandoned Property TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS INCLUDING THOSE LISTED BELOW WHOSE ADDRESSES AND WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN: Your interest in this estate may be barred or effected by this hearing. IT IS ORDERED that on September 12, 1991 at 9:00 a.m., in the probate courtroom, Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Robert L. Byington, Barry County Public Ad­ ministrator. requesting that his Final Account be allowed and that the residue be assigned to the Department of Treasury, Escheats Division, as pro­ vided by law. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that publication shall be mode as provided by statute. June 24, 1991 RICHARD H. SHAW (8/1) To reclaim your abandoned property: 1. Clip out the entire article of abandoned pro­ perty owners and underline your name. 2. Write to the Department of Treasury, Escheats Division, Lansing, Ml 48922 3. In your letter, request a Petition for Refund and include the list of abandoned property owners and Petition ID number. The Escheats Division will fill in the amount of abandoned property and send the form to you for completion. DO NOT CONTACT THE PROBATE COURT OR THIS OFFICE FOR INFOR MATION. Petition ID #998 Ann Cecilia Arehart Norbert M. Arens John E. Bahs Bader J. & Barbara J. Cassin John Doe Terry Dooley Bertus Ebbers Richard Formaz R. Gee Gulf Oil Corporation Patricia Harper Jerry Harston Melody Harston Hercules Construction Company Joyce Hess Cynthia Hllllker Phillip Hilliker Donald R. Irving J.M. Ismirle Roger Kotenberg Linda M Krul Thomas F Krul III Kurt’s Auto Body Kenneth W. Lewis Susan A. Lewis Rex Meier Martin C. Merritt Harvy Miles William Panl James L. Peterson > Crystal Richardson * Minnie B. Smith Jean Sprecken Peter Sprecken M. Thorn E. Alice M. U iel ton William R. U sei ton Donald L. & Theresa K. White H.E. Borroger Michael J. or Terrene E. Chlebana Owen Gaylor David I. Nye Ruth Ann Nye Gerald L. Root John M. Talmage Cindy Werner State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 91-20650-NC In the matter of Craig W. Main. Social Security Number 380-96-1767. TAKE NOTICE: On Aug. 16, 1991 at 10:15 o.m., in the probate courtroom, Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Show Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition for a change of name of Craig W. Main to Jeffrey Craig Schantz. The change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent. July 30. 1991 Darla Schantz 5251 Upton Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 (616)945-5218 (8/1) Extra Copies of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 1, 1991 — Page 13 Man returned to prison for burglary J-Ad Graphics News Service A Hastings man with earlier convictions for larceny and for receiving and concealing stolen property has been returned to prison for 13 to 20 years for burglary. Judge Richard M. Shuster sentenced James L. Franks, 31, on July 16 to a term of 160 to 240 months in prison. Franks also was ordered to pay S40 in restitution and S750 in court costs. Charged with breaking and entering an unoccupied building, Franks, of 222 E. Mill St., pleaded guilty to that charge June 13. He also pleaded guilty to a habitual offender charge alleging he has two previous felony convictions. Franks was convicted in 1986 of stealing a ring from a home in Middleville. In 1987 he was convicted of probation violation and was sentenced to 12 months in jail. In 1988, Franks was arrested in connection with the theft of a boat motor from a home in Castleton Township. In February 1988, he pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of attempt­ ing to receive and conceal stolen property. He was sentenced that month to another 11 months in jail and was put on probation for five years. In December 1988; Franks was arrested for probation violation and was returned to the Barry County Jail. In March 1989, Franks violated his probation again and was sen­ tenced to four years in prison, but he received an early release. Franks received credit for 85 days spent in jail awaiting sentencing. Court News In other court business: •A Dowling man charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, extortion, breaking and entering and other charges pleaded not guilty last Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court. David A. Sarachick, 34, of 5742 Winans Drive, will appear Aug. 15 at a pre-trial hear­ ing. Sarachick also pleaded not guilty last week to a habitual offender charge alleging he has three previous felony convictions. According to court records, Sarachick was convicted in 1981 of larceny by false pre­ tenses and was convicted twice in 1984 of burglary in Texas. If convicted of a fourth felony, Sarachick faces a maximum term of life in prison. Barry County Sheriffs deputies allege Sarachick broke into a Hope Township home in March, threatened a resident with a loaded rifle and demanded money from her. The Barry County Prosecutor's office has charged Sarachick with extortion, entry with­ out breaking, assault with a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle and using a firearm to commit a felony. The extortion charge carries a maxi­ CLASSIFIEDS The?HAST!NGS BANNER - Call (616)948-8051 Jobs Wanted Miscellaneous Business Services PART-TIME CHILD-CARE Deb Cocncn has 2 openings for DK Kindergarten-4 th grade after school children only. 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References required. Apply Ad #549, c/o The Banner, P.O. Box B, Hast­ ings, Ml 49058.__________ MAJOR TELEPHONE COMPANY now hiring. Tech­ nicians, installers, account service reps, operators. No experience necessary. For infor­ mation, call 1-219-736-9807 ext T4317 9am-9pm 7 days. WANTED: MATURE, DEPENDABLE, NON­ SMOKER to care for 4 year old pre-schooler and newborn, full time. Must have reliable trans­ portation. No large dogs or swimming pools. In or rear City of Hastings. References required. 948-9290, after 5 p.m. - NOTICE Carlton Township Notice is hereby given that the proposed budget for Carlton Township for 1991-92 fiscal vear will be sub­ mitted for consideration at public hearing. The pro­ posed budget is available for inspection at the Township Hall at 85 Welcome Rd., Hastings. Ml on Friday. August 2, between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. The public hearing will be held Wed.. August 7 at 1 p.m. Immediately following the public hearing a special Township Board meeting will be held to consider adoption of the 1991-92 fiscal budget. Phone Wilma Daniels Carlton Twp. Clerk Needed for day and afternoon shifts. Please contact Char Rentz at Tendercare, 945-9564 or apply in person at... Tendercare Hastings 240 NORTH ST. — HASTINGS, Ml BUILD CUSTOM STOR­ AGE CUPBOARDS for home and garage. Any size. 945-4919. DELIVERING SAND gravel, fill & topsoil. 945-3061, 852-2108. FURNIUTURE STRIPPING & REFINISHING SERVICE, call Ralph Newton 795-7330 after 3pm. GREENTHUMB LTD. House plant care specialist for business and household. 945-9712. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE. Residential, busi­ ness, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 WILLIE’S ASPHALT PAVING seal coating, patching. 517-852-2108, 945-3061. I'or Rent FOR RENT: Wall Lake cottage, sleeps 4, weeks of 8/18 and 8/25, 5250/week. Yard, dock, boat 623-8400. Garage Sale 9469 ALASKA, CALEDONIA Aug 2-3. Room air coditioners, bike, baby items, maternity clothes and etc. YARD SALE 610 S. Whitmore Rd., Next to Blarney Stone Bar. Aug. 2, 3, 9a.m.-6pjn. b’or Sale Automotive mum sentenced of 20 years in prison plus $10,000 in fines. In a separate case, Sarachick has been charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and using a firearm to commit a felony in connection with a July incident in Barry Township. Barry Township Police allege Sarachick threatened a man with a shotgun in the inci­ dent. Sarachick remains lodged in the Barry County Jail awaiting the outcome of his case. •A Hastings man arrested for unarmed rob­ bery, assault and motor vehicle theft has been sentenced to up to 10 years in prison. Judge Shuster sentenced Richard S. Thompson, 40, on July 3 to terms of 60 to 120 months in prison for larceny from a person and to 36 to 60 months in prison for motor vehicle theft. The sentences will run concurrently. Thompson, of 2110 S. Bedford Road, was arrested last fall by Barry County Sheriffs deputies following a September incident in Hastings. Authorities said Thompson assaulted a woman and stole money from her and then took a set of car keys and drove away in her car. In May, Thompson pleaded guilty to the lesser offenses of larceny from a person and unlawfully driving away a motor vehicle. In exchange, the more serious charges of un­ armed robbery and assault with intent to commit robbery were dropped. An habitual offender charge, alleging Thompson has a previous felony conviction, also was dis­ missed. Thompson also was ordered to pay $2,000 in restitution and $500 in court costs. •A Barry County jury last week found a Hastings man guilty of malicious destruction of an animal. The jury deliberated for three hours July 23 before convicting Greg Lee Converse, 20, of 122 W. Clinton St, of the felony offense. Afterward, Converse pleaded guilty to be­ ing a habitual offender with a previous felony conviction. Michigan State Police said Converse caused the death of a horse in November 1990 in Woodland Township. Assistant Prosecuting attorney Dave Gilbert called nine witnesses in the two-day case that opened July 22 in Barry County Circuit Court before retired Circuit Judge Hudson E. Deming. Converse will be sentenced Aug. 15. •An Orangeville Township woman will be sentenced Aug. 15 after pleading guilty to re­ duced charges of welfare fraud. Mary J. Pinks, 45, of 8300 Marsh Road, pleaded guilty last Thursday to lesser charge of attempted welfare fraud by failure to in­ form. Pinks faces up to two years in prison for the felony offense. Originally charged with welfare fraud over $500, Pinks is alleged to have received Aid to Dependent Children and food stamps be­ tween September 1989 and July 1990 even though her financial condition did not warrant the assistance. Department of Social Services officials al­ lege Pinks failed to inform the department about a change in her financial status that would have reduced or eliminated her bene­ fits. Police Beat (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service).________________________________ Man arrested for kicking woman in chest HASTINGS - A Hastings man accused of kicking a woman in the chest was arrested Monday on charges of aggravated assault Michael Hawthorne, 54, of 522 W. Grand St was arraigned Monday in Hastings Dis­ trict Court on the misdemeanor offense, punishable by up to one year in jail plus fines. Hawthorne, owner of U-Rent-Em Canoe Livery, pleaded not guilty at his arraignment A pretrial hearing was set for Aug. 14 in district court. Hastings Police said Hawthorne was arrested following an incident June 18 at his busi­ ness at 822 W. State St Authorities said Hawthorne assaulted a 36-year-old woman, who later was taken by neighbors to Pennock Hospital. Authorities said the woman suffered a collapsed left lung and a fractured rib in the as­ sault. ‘Small’ burglar breaks into store HASTINGS - A ■’small-sized" burglar broke into Barry Cleaners Monday to steal $220 in cash and change. Hastings Police said the burglar entered the building through s email basement window at the business at 321 S. Michigan Ave. Employees on Monday found a cash register knocked to the ground and an unlocked safe open in the store. A large amount of small bills and rolled change were taken in the burglary, according to police. Man nabbed for drinking, driving offense HASTING - A Hastings motorist was arrested for his third drinking and driving offense last Thursday in Hastings. Donald M. Liebek, 41, of S. Jefferson St, was arrested after the 11 p.m. incident in which police stopped the 1984 GMC van for swerving along the road. Authorities said Liebek registered 027 percent on a chemical breath test, which is more than twice the legal limit for drinking and driving in Michigan. Police said Liebek has previous drunken driving arrests in November 1986 and May 1988. He also has two previous convictions for driving with a suspended license. Author­ ities also issued a citation for driving with open alcohol in the car. Driver arrested after accident DOWLING - A Kalamazoo driver was arrested fcr drunken driving following a one-car accident last week on Dowling Road. David G. Munn, 29, was not injured in the collision with a tree east of Bird Road at 6:30 a.m. July 21. Michigan State Police said Munn was driving west on Dowling Road when his car left the road, struck a ditch and hit a tree. Munn told police he swerved to avoid a deer, but po­ lice said there was no sign of braking or evasive action at the scene. Munn registered 0.18 percent on a chemical breath test and was lodged in jail. Three hurt in head-on crash JOHNSTOWN TWP. - Three motorists were injured last week in a head-on collision on Uldricks Road. Driver Richard W. Moore, 50, of 1990 Lawrence Road, and his passeng*r, 15-year-old Richard W. Moore Jr., of the same address, were both treated at Pennock Hospital after the 11 a.m. accident south of Hickory Road. The other driver, Candice L. Ingersoll, 19, of Battle Creek, was treated at Leila Hospital in Battle Creek. Michigan State Police said Moore was driving north on Uldricks Road when he crossed the center line and struck Ingersoll’s southbound car. Moore received a citation for driving left of the center line and for driving without a seatbelt, according to police. Four hurt in three-car accident RUTLAND TWP. - Four people suffered injuries last week in an accident involving three cars and a boat at Gun Lake and Heath Roads. Driver Deborah S. Campbell, 29, of 702 E. Clinton St. was not injured. But her pas­ sengers, Jay T. Campbell, 9, and Jayme L. Campbell, 4, both of the same address, and Jacob A. Raymond, 3, of 620 E. Green St., were treated at Pennock Hospital after the 5:10 p.m. accident July 24. A second driver, Jerry R. Bouman, 45, of Kentwood, sought his own treatment for mi­ nor injures after the accident Michigan State Police said Campbell was driving southeast on Heath Road, approach­ ing Gun Lake Road, when the brakes on her car failed. Her vehicle entered the intersection and was struck by Bouman's westbound car. The impact sent Campbell's car into another car stopped at the stop sign at the corner of Green Street and Gun Lake. That driver, 39-year-old Robert C. Harris, of Springport, was not injured. Campbell's car continued and toppled into a ditch on the east side of the road. The impact also tipped over a boat and trailer being pulled by Bouman's car. Hastings fire fighters were called to extract passengers from Campbell's car and to wash down the scene after two of the vehicle s gas tanks were ripped open, spilling gas on the roadway. Campbell received a citation for failure to maintain her car's equipment, according to police. (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service). FOR SALE: 1986 Olds 98 Regency Brougham, power everything, digital dash, clean, $5,995. Daytime phone 945-3216. Thank You CARD OF THANKS We arc very proud of our children Linda from SL Paul, Minnesota, Ron and Mo and granddaughter Cory from Gilberts, Illinois for the wonder­ ful reception they gave us for our 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at the Hastings Elks, from 1 -4p.m. followed by a reunion of family and friends at our home at Lower Lake until the wee hours. Friends started coming on Tues, July 9, from Wisconsin and the last left for Florida on July 16, so we had one solid week of celebrating. Friends and relatives came from Canada, Florida , Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, Minneso­ ta. Missouri, Nashville, Ohio and Wisconsin. Thanks everyone for the gifts, flowers and cards from all over the country. Plus many reminis­ cence phone calls and letters. We have been truly blessed Elmer and Hilda Lammers CARD OF THANKS In appreciation of our loss of our mother we wish to thank friends, neighbors, and relatives for their support and kindness and a special thank you to Dr. Brown and Pastor DeGroot. The family of Phyllis Bishop Apple target date is Nov. 1 Hastings Director of Public Services Mike Klovanich says he hopes to have the extension of Apple Street com­ pleted by Nov. 1. Workers here already have put down curb and gutter between Broadway and Market streets and sidewalks are starting to appear. Apple Street work was started in 1989 and now plans call for it to be extended west to Industrial Park Drive. All of the money for the project is being covered by Downtown Development Authori­ ty funding. �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 1, 1991 32-1:31) Release Date August 3-9 ..r'^sPUZZLE -8 LE-DO Peter Penguin is holding some words about due process. Each one is hidden in a sentence below. We have found the first one for you. 1. Show Jill a wasp. 2. Ttell Mac our tea is ready. 3. Is Fido a thirsty dog? 4. The swimming teacher gave lessons. 5. Did Cliff air his house out? 6. Where is the house Arch bought? 7. The war ran ten days. 8. A bear rests in its den. By BETTY DEBNAM Equal Justice for All The Rights of Due Process The right of a trial by jury was one of several rights in the original Constitution. H was based on an old English tradition. The rights of due process are among the most important of all our rights in the Constitution. Due process means that we have the right to be treated fairly by our government It appears two times in the Constitution. History l( lAMnNOCCHT! M When our founders wrote the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, they based many of their ideas on Eng­ lish legal traditions. One of these ideas was that a person is innocent until proven guilty. In some countries, a person is guilty until proven innocent. The Fifth Amendment This amendment says: “No person shall... be deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law.” At first, this amendment only limited Congress from taking away these rights. The 14th Amendment Later, the 14th Amendment said that state and local governments as well cannot take away the rights guaranteed in the Constitution: “... nor shall any state deprive [take away from] any person of life, liberty or property without due process of law.” Rights in the original Constitution One of the most important was the writ of habeas corpus. This writ, or court order, orders an officer of the court to bring a prisoner before the court and explain why he or she is being held. This prevents a government from putting someone in jail without just cause. stiuv 8 Tuauaa L tpreaa 9 'jraj s -|^«S , tpao -g imro j ■*»] j zuawuy The Fourth Amendment limits “unreasonable" searches and seizures. Except in certain very special and unusual cases, a police officer must have a warrant before he or she can enter your home. A warrant is a legal paper from a judge giving permission for the police to make a search or arrest • 3 10-ounce boxes chopped spinach, thawed and drained • 18-ounce box cream cheese, softened • 18-ounce can sliced water chestnuts, drained • % cup margarine, softened • 3Z< cup Italian bread crumbs Q: What is green, has two legs and a trunk? A: A seasick tourist! (Sent in by Melissa D. Ramburg) Pnm Today, police officers cany “Miranda cards" !o Inform people of their rights. Miranda was a man from Arizona who was accused of a crime. He confessed to the police because he did not know hia rights. In 1966 the Supreme Court ruled that the government must tell suspects their rights. This ruling is based on the Fifth (rightto remain silent) and the Sixth (right toa lawyer) Amendments. guarantees your right to know why you have been arrested. 1. In a large bowl, combine spinach, cream cheese, water chestnuts and margarine. Mix well. 2. Spread evenly in a 12-by-8-inch baking dish. 3. Sprinkle bread crumbs evenly on top. 4. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 30 minutes. Serves 8. The Mini Page Constitution Packet is the perfect resource for studying the Constitution. It includes the Signers of the Constitution Poster, the Making of the Constitution Timeline Poster, and the popular, award-winning Mini Page Constitution Series (contains three sets of six issues of The Mini Page). Send only checks or money order* payable to Andrews and McMee!. Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Mail to The Mini Page Constitution Packet. P.O. Boa 419150. Kansas City. MO 64141 i Bulk discount information available upon request.) Please send: _____ copies of The Mini Page Constitution Pocket at $10.00 plus $1.00 for postage and handling each Total amount enclosed $_______ Name _________________________________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________ __ __ ___________ City___________________________ 1 t I i I 1 With this information, you can answer the charges and begin to prepare to defend yourself. letter to the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court agreed to hear his case. In 1963 it held that he was right. It ruled that it is every citizen’s right to have an attorney at the government’s expense if he or she mightbesenttojailasa result of a guilty verdict. Rights while waiting for your trial The Eighth Amendment guarantees your The Fifth Amendment ri^ittoa reasonable bail. guarantees your right to remain silent at the time Mini Spy and her friends are in court See if you can find: • crescent moon • acorn • kite • horseshoe • word MINI • lipstick • carrot • toothbrush • letter E • letter H • letter D TRY’N FIND Words aboul due process are hidden in the block I-alow See if you can find: RIGHTS. SEARCH. REASONABLE. FAIR DUE PROCESS. AMENDMENTS. CONSTITUTION POLICE. JUDGE. COURTS. WARRANT. EVIDENCE ARREST MIRANDA. TRIAL. LAW, CASE. BAIL. JUST ' JU’STQREASONABLE BKAMENDMENTSCBL RMI RANDAFA I RAAA I PJCLCOURTSPS IW GOUEv'l DENCEOELM T A: Because he wanted to make a clean getaway! JmTMIMhiitftedMMi. tttl The Sixth Amendment What to do: HLDCONST I (Sent in by I\ler Johnson) Q: Why did the burglar take a bath? Rights if you are Rights after you are arrested You’ll need: DU® cJoIcgs ‘^^’FUNNvsA^im State__________________ Zip The Bill of Rights and Due Process Spinach Casserole k 1 I J Rights when you are suspected of a crime Over the years, the courts have held that both the way the laws are written and the way they are enforced must be fair. LAW GAVEL OATH SEARCH COURT ARREST WARRANT FAJR TUT ION IGWARRANTTR I AL SCEFNDUEPROCESS GESEARCHARRESTO of your arrest and during your trial. You can’t be made to testify against yourself. When people do this, we often say they are “taking the Fifth,” meaning taking advantage of the Fifth Amendment. The Sixth Amendment guarantees your right to have a lawyer defend you. Gideon v. Wainwright was a very important Supreme Court case about the right to a lawyer. At one time, poor people in many states had to defend themselves in court. State governments did not give them a lawyer unless the case was a very serious one. Clarence Gideon did not think this was fair. A court in Florida had refused to grant him a lawyer after he had been arrested for breaking into a pool hall. Gideon was convicted and received a five-year prison sentence. He studied law books in the prison library and sent a handw, itten Bail is the money left with the court to guarantee that you will show up at the trial. The Sixth Amendment guarantees your Suppose that someone who might testify in your behalf refuses to do so. This clause demands that the government must do what it can to , bring that witness into court to testify. if you are convicted of a crime The Eighth Amendment guarantees your right not to be subject to cruel and unusual punishment For example, you could not receive a life sentence for stealing a piece of bread. If you are found innocent The Fifth Amendment guarantees your right to a speedy and public trial. It protects you from being held in jail fora long time before you are tried. It also protects you from being tried in secret where you might be treated unfairly. Your rights in court The Sixth Amendment guarantees your right to confront, SOTHATS WHO SAYS SO', or meet, the witnesses against you. This gives you and your lawyer a chance to know who is accusing you and to question them. right not to be tried again for the same crime. It also means that you can't be punished again for the same crime. Due process rights In all cases Due process, or fair treatment by the government, does not apply only to matters of the law. Due process rights also mean that all three branches of government must treat you fairly in al) cases. I HAVE THE RIGHT ^TOWORK! > I HAVE THE f9GHT TO AN EDUCATION^ The Sixth Amendment guarantees your right to compel, or demand, a witness in your favor to testify for you. This is ths KXh Ina series about the Constitution. Educational consultants: Wynsl Scheme! and Jean West, education spectates at the National Archives. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-08-08.pdf 2b5c552165519d2ca126dd6016fc630b PDF Text Text Habitatprepares for a big week \ See Stories, Pages 2 and 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 _ Hastings VOLUME 137, NO. 25 Banner THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 1991 _______________________________________ News Briefs Rutland approves library millage Watershed group tomeet tonight The Thornapple River Wirmhed Committee will have • meeting el 7 pan. tonight at the U-Reat-Em Canoe Livery, S22 W. State Huangs. The group plana to tour the Haatinga waoewater treatment plant. The public is invited. by Sandra Ponsetto Yankee Springs clerk selected Harvey Vanderbee has been named Yankee Springs Township Clerk to Mah the term of Marilyn Page, who is Vanderbee is retired after working more than 25 years in the health care field. He and is wife moved to this year three yean ago from Livonia. He had served as a member of the Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission. Historical Society will meet tonight The Barry County Historical Society win have a special meeting at 7:30 al the Heatings Public Library. The newly-elected officers of the society alto are asked to attend. Newest Pennock trustee named Caroline Dimmers has been appointed a* the newest member of the Pennock Hospital Board of Trustees. Dimmers, a longtime resident of Hastings, has a bachelor's degree in elementary education and psychology from DePauw University (Ind.) and a master’s degree in social studies for elementary grades from Michigan .State University. Beaides raising a family, she has been active with the First Presbyterian Church and with the Hastings Educa­ tional Enrichment Foundation, Barry County Women and Child Abuse Coun­ cil and the County Republican Party.. Central Auditorium renovations begin Hastings Contra! Auditorium looks empty with nearly half of peeling paint and plaster. To date the Central Auditorium it's 1,100 seats and most of it's stage curtains and rigging: Restoration Committee has solicited approximately 54 % of removed tor restoration. Soon scaffolding will be in place as J*10 funds needed to complete the restoration. workmen begin to restore the auditorlui.-'s crumbling and, / Fiberfest to leave county in ’92 by Sandra Ponsetto Stiff Writer Fiberfest, which originated in Barry County eight years ago, will leave the Bany County Expo Center next year. The Fiberfest Board of Directors voted unanimously last week to hold Fiberfest '92 at the Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds. "We're doing this with a great deal of reluctance. But in view of how we're growing, we had to do something," said Fiberfest President Don Drummond, who co­ Additional News Briefs Appear on Page 3 founded the event with his wife, Sue, in 1983. "Our size is such that we need more building space (for demonstrations, forums, etc.) and motel space. Fiberfest Vice President Sue Drummond estimates that last year’s festival was attended by about 8,000 to 10,000 people, many of them coming from across the United States and Canada. The festival has outgrown resources in Barry County, Don said last month. "The forum is large enough to require that classes and demonstrations be held at two locations in three different settings," he said. "Anticipated future growth requires thatlarger facilities at one location be considered." Inadequate motel space for out-of-town Fiberfest visitors was another factor in the board's decision, said Don, who noted that most of the motels are on 28th Street in Grand Rapids. "Fiberfest is a one-and-a-half day event and lodging was never a critical consideration," he See FIBERFEST, Page 11 Nashville native named new J-Ad Graphics ad rep Lake O couple wins car drawing The past two weeks have been the luckiest in the lives of Ted and Alice Smith of Lake Odessa. The Smiths won $970 playing bingo in Sarnia, Ontario, and on Sunday evening Ted won a 1991 Pontiac Sunbird conver­ tible at a drawing at the Ionia Free Fair. Drawing the Smiths* winning entry was Jason Nelson, 10, son of Norman and Judy Nelson of Delton, who was selected to pick the winning tickets for the automobile and four other prizes. Ted Smith drives his 1987 Toyota truck 90 miles round-uip daily with his job as a nurse’s aide at the Fort Custer Veterans Administration Hospital near Battle Creek. The truck now has more than 200,000 driving miles. His wife does most of her driving with a 1979 Oldsmobile. The Smiths were not present during the drawing, but were notified of their good fortune by Kathy Keller of Hastings, a co-worker of Ted’s at Fort Custer. She happened to be at the Ionia Free Fair during the drawing and heard the news over the public address system. The winning ticket came from a park­ ing coupon the Smiths received when they came to the Free Fair to play bingo on a Tuesday evening. The coupons were issued by parking attendants in a fair parking promotion. The Smiths have 11 children and 21 grandchildren. PRICE 25' Scott Ommen Scott Ommen, J-Ad Graphics' newest advertising sales person, has rural roots in Barry County. Ommen, 31, a Nashville native and 1978 Maple Valley High School graduate, enjoys working with people in a small-town atmosphere. In fact, Ommen said that's what prompted him to leave the Forsberg Advertising Group in Lansing and accept a position with J-Ad Graphics. "I'm used to a small-town atmosphere and I wanted to get back to it," he said. In his new post, Ommen will cover advertising sales in the Hastings area, the territory previously covered by Larry Seymour, who left the company earlier this year to become self employed. Ommen is no newcomer to advertising and sales. He began his career in 1977, working for the Shopping Guide in Charlotte until 1984. After a brief stint with the Grand Ledge Shopping Guide in 1984-85, Ommen returned to the Charlotte circular until he accepted a position with the Forsberg agency in 1989. "I've really done it all," said Ommen of his advertising experience. According to Ommen, he has laid out ads, worked in the print shop running presses, been the print shop manager and sales person and sold ads and printing in Charlotte. "I know Hastings from my work in Charlotte and I was impressed with what I See AD REP, Page 11 Staff Writer Rutland Charter Township voters approved the Hastings Public Library Board's request for three-tenths of it mill support plus penal fines by a narrow margin in Tuesday's special election. The official tally was 140 in favor of the millage and 131 opposed. The turnout was low, as only 13.2 percent of the township's 1,992 registered voters showed up at the polls according to Township Clerk Phyllis Fuller. "I was disappointed in the number of people who voted, but it was a better turnout than for some primaries wj'vc had in the past," she said. "It was not a very big turnout," agreed Township Supervisor Bob Edwards. "But the people have spoken and I am pleased with the results. "I think library services are important for the county and the people of Rutland who use those services seem to agree with that," he added. "Three-tenths of a mill for five years is not that much for library services." According to Edwards three tenths of a mill would cost the owner of a home with a State Equalized Value of $90,000 about $13.50 a year. Hastings Public Library Board President Linda Lincolnhol said she was also pleased with the results of Tuesday's election. "We (the Library Board) would like to thank the voters in Rutland who voted yes. We appreciate their support," she said. With the millage approved, township residents will still be able to obtain free library cards. For several years, both Hastings and Rutland charter townships had a contract with the library for $1,000 a year plus penal fines, which has allowed township residents to receive free library cards. The Library Board approached both township boards with the request for threetenths of a mill support last fall when a study indicated that the city of Hastings contributed more than twice as much per capita support than either township. Hastings Township officials denied the library’s request for three-tenths of a mill, or $7,856 support, plus penal fines. They made a counter offer of $1,250 a year, plus penal fines. The Library Board rejected Hastings Township’s offer and did not renew its contract. Rutland officials increased township support to $5,000 a year, plus penal fines, roughly half of the three-tenths of a mill requested by the Library Board and decided to put the issue before the voters in Tuesday's election. Ketchum, Barlow win city primary election Maureen Ketchum and Norman Barlow were the winners in the three-way primary race Tuesday for a seat on the Hastings City Council from the Fourth Ward. The two now will meet Nov. 5 in a general election to decide who will serve in the fouryeai post being vacated by Esther Walton, who chose not to run again. Ketchum polled 78 votes in the primary to cop individual honors. Barlow collected 38 and Jeff Buehl had 28. Officials in the city clerk’s office said the turnout was very low, with 144 casting ballots. The Fourth Ward has 1,073 registered voters, so the turnout was only 14 percent. Barlow, manager of Barlow Florist in downtown Hastings and a lifelong resident of the community, has a history of civic involve­ ment. He has been president of the Barry County Historical Society and Exchange Club, has been a Rotarian for more than 20 years and is a deacon on the board at the First Baptist Church. "I’m pleased with everything." he said. “We appreciate the support we received in the primary. We’re looking forward to November. We’re confident of victory." Ketchum has been a member of the Library Board and has been executive director of the Barry County Child Abuse Council. “I’m pleased to have gained the confidence of the Fourth Ward and to have the opportuni­ ty to again present my credentials and posi­ tions in the November election,” she said. Other contests in the city’s general election Nov. 5 will pit Brian Raymond against Harold Hawkins for a Second Ward council seat and challenger Laurie Ann Curis against incum­ bent Treasurer Jane Barlow. Second Ward Councilman William Cusack also is not seek­ ing re-election. Running unopposed in November will be Mayor Mary Lou Gray. Clerk Sharon Vickery, Board of Review Member Russell Doty and Council Members Miriam White in the Third Ward and Franklin Campbell in the First Wa^d. ■ Norman Barlow Maureen Ketchum �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 8, 1991 State Rep. Robert Bender speaks to the group assembled in Hastings Monday at the rally to welcome Habitat for Humanity’s traveling work camp. Other officials on hand included Ted McKelvey, county board chairman; Orvin Moore, county commissioner and Ron Decker, director of the department of social services. Randy Noom entertained with two songs at the Habitat rally while several youngsters sat on tne rourthouse steps to proclaim the offical welcome to the traveling volunteers. Holding the sign are Victoria Rodriguez, Betsy Wagner and Monique Rodriguez. ’ a Helping to Install dry wall In the ceiling of the bathroom is Eileen Oehler of Hastings. A *luny of activity surrounded the home at 517 State Street Tuesday as volunteers began preparing for numerous projects, including installation of dry wall Inside and vinyl siding outside. Nashville Habitat house being renovated in volunteer blitz t by Susan Hinckley *ano Elaine Gilbert ■' An army descended on Nashville Tuesday. The “soldiers” were not carrying guns and bayonets; they arrived with hammers and saws and hearts full of love. They are volunteers of Habitat for Humani­ ty, a Christian housing ministry that builds and renovates homes for low income families now living in substandard conditions. Among the 34 workers registered early Tuesday morning to help renovate the house at 517 N. State St. were eight members of a Habitat traveling work camp who came from distant points across the U.S., stretching from Virginia to Hawaii. They and other area volunteers will work throughout the week to complete the home for dedication at 3 p.m. Sunday. The visitors will be guests in private homes during their stay in Barry County. During the seven weeks she has traveled with the group, Eileen Oehler of Hastings said the work camp crew, sometimes numbering up to 20, has not always had the comfort of homes and beds. They have spent nights on floors of churches and school gymnasiums. "We were told we needed to bring sleeping bags,” said Oehler, who has worked on homes in several locations throughout Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. “It has been a very good experience,” add­ ed Oehler. "We meet a lot of nice people. We get a new group (of travelers) to some extent each week." The traveling crews were established earlier this summer to mark the 15th anniversary of Habitat for Humanity. Team leader Ronda Wooten, formerly of Oklahoma, said the idea was to send 15 teams of workers to 15 cities in 15 weeks. The idea has been a success as volunteers have swept across the country, building and renovating homes. Habitat relies entirely on contributions and committeed volunteers of all denominations. “I said 1991 was going to be a different kind of year for me,” noted Wooten, who sold her property in Oklahoma and everything she owned including her auto, to take a bus to Oregon. That trip eventually led her to Habitat’s international headquarters at Americus, Ga. “When I left Oklahoma I had no intention of going to Americus,” said Wooten, “I just sort of drifted that way. ’' Wooten met Habitat’s most famous volunteers, former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalyn, when she attended their church at Americus last Easter Sunday. "They are the salt of the earth," said Wooten. After her stint with the traveling crew ends, Wooten will return to Americus to work with personnel at Habitat, but she would be willing to travel again. "I would work all year if they had a (yearround) work camp," said Wooten. After the Nashville project is finished, the crew will move on to others at Kalamazoo. South Bend and several Ohio locations: Fre­ mont, Cleveland, Mansfield, Wooster and Grandville. All 15 work teams will wind up in Colum­ bus, Ohio, for Habitat’s international celebra­ tion on Sept. 26-28. Joanne Hicks and her husband. Harry, are other happy travelers for Habitat in Nashville this week. They have been involved with the organization for five years. "We left California, rented our house and never went back," says Joanne. "We’ve been pretty involved with Habitat and it has been c fulfilling retirement." This year the couple will spend only four months at their Virginia Beach home. The rest of the time they will be on the road as volunteers. “Working with Habitiat, there is such a bonding," noted Joanne. She says the people they have met as co-workers or hosts “seem like old friends and family, here, in Canada and everywhere.” One of their stops prior to Barry County was at Owen Sound, Ontario. Volunteer Jonathan Goldman of Bethesda, Md., said last weekend his grpup dedicated two new houses /in Grand Rapid*'Easier they had worked at Baltimore. The traveling work camp was welcomed to Barry County by local officials during an out­ door rally Monday afternoon at the County Courthouse in Hastings. “We appreciate the love and the care and concern you show to the homeless,” state Rep. Robert Bender; R-Middleville, told the gathering. Decreasing government revenues and pro­ gram cutbacks are drying up federal and state housing programs, he said. "To address those (housing) needs we have to look elsewhere arid that’s where the county has been so fortunate with the Habitat for Humanity group. Bender said, noting local volunteers have accomplished some "great work” since .the Barry chapter was formed in 1989. “We see very, very positive things happen­ ing here as a result of that,” Bender said. "That’s the kind of thing — people helping people, not relying on government — that we are going to have to increasingly rely on as time goes by.”* Barry County Board of Commissioners Chairman Ted McKelvey also spoke at the rally in support of Habitat. “I'm really pleased that you are visiting Barry County and we do want you to know the Board of Commissioners certainly supports your work. We support Habitat for Humanity. I also want to thank Barry County volunteers and those who donate to Habitat for Humani­ ty. We certainly appreciate it,” McKelvey said. Ron Decker, director of the County Depart­ ment of Social Services, called Habitat’s work "a labor of love.” He told the rally gathering that besides building homes for the less fortunate, local Habitat workers have helped by identifying “in a positive way that we really have a need here in Barry County for decent housing for our low income people. You are helping the less fortunate by identifying the need.” Tuesday, volunteers were busy on various phases of renovating the Nashville house, which stands next to a new home built last year by Habitat. Installation of vinyl siding outside and dry wall inside were major tasks to be finished this week. Plumbing and elec­ trical wiring had already beer, done by local volunteers before the travel crew arrived. Steve Schoenleber of Hickory Comers, construction supervisor, expects the house to be largely completed in time for Sunday’s ceremony. “There will be some details left to do like carpeting and counter tops,” said Schoenleber. “We are hoping to get Jennifer in by the first of September.” Jennifer Murphy and her three children, of Hastings, have been selected as owners of the newly-renovated home. The homes are sold at cost to the families, who also must work on the project. Jennifer was among the busy crew at work on the house Tuesday. Besides traditional carpentry tasks handled by the adults, cleaning out a Michigan cellar and trimming shrubs and trees along the driveway were among jobs undertaken by several teen-age volunteers. A Habitat potluck picnic is set for Sunday, Aug. 11, at 1 p.m. at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings. The Nashville home will be dedicated two hours later. Judy Sarver will present special music for the dedication program, open to the public. The dcdicatirtris uXpectgd-ltf'protopt con­ tributions from me "OfiUlff aThodtiMd’’ pro­ gram. This Habitat fund-raiser seeks to sign up 1,000 people who will each donate $25 each time the local Habitat dedicates a new house. Nearly 100 have made that pledge so far, according to Patricia Wagner, executive director of Barry County Habitat. Refreshments for coffee breaks and lunches for the Nashville workers are being provided each day this week by various local churches. Habitat accepts no government funds. It is an international organization that also has pro­ jects under way or completed in 29 develop­ ing nations around the world. Yankee Springs water safe to drink, health off icals say by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Water at the Yankee Springs state park campground again is safe to drink, after one well was taken out of service and another re­ paired. The Barry Eaton District Health Department (BEDHD) shut down one well for an indefinite period after coliform bacteria was found in the water. "Coliform is a bacteria that is an indicator of contamination," said Bill DeBoer, su­ pervisor sanitarian with the health department It comes from decaying matter or warm blooded animals, De Boer said. A second well was shut down because of a water main break and was repaired. After the repair, the well was cholorinated. Two samples of water must test safe before it can be put back into service, he added. "The warning notices have been taken down," he said. During the time when the water was posted as unsafe to drink, campers could go to another well jn the park area, or boil water from the wells. Drinking the water was the only concern, DeBoer said. Because 1,500 to 2,000 people would have been exposed during the three week "window” when there were problems, DeBoer said the department conducted a "cohort" study. Using the reservation list of people who had visited the park, they talked to 100 people. The interviews were called a "cohort" study because they talked to pairs of people roughly the same age. They found a person who was ill after the visit to the park, and then interviewed one who was not. Fifty ill people and 50 well people were interviewed. Many activities were asked about, he said, such as swimming, bathing, eating out at the same place, even buying ice from the same place. There is no apparent association to eating or anything coming from outside the campground, he said. "We haven't completed the analysis," be explained, "but the park rangers have inter­ viewed people since then, as as far as we know, the problem has been taken care of, DeBoer said. Middleville brothers plan development on M-37 by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A 34-acre parcel of land in Rutland Township may be the site of about 70 single­ family residences on half-acre lots if plans offered by partners Dave and Russ Dykstra of Middleville are approved by state and local officials. ' A public hearing on the possibility of changing the zoning of the land owned by the Dykstra brothers from agricultural (A) to single-family residential (R-l) was held July 31 by the Rutland Zoning and Planning Commission. ° "Very few people objected to it," said Robert Edwards, supervisor of Rutland Township. "It was agricultural; most seemed to feel that they wo'Jd rather have houses in ’here, rather than what could have been." The location of the development is beside state highway M-37, across from M-37 Auto Parts midway between Middleville and Hastings. It is not far from the new Barry County fairgrounds. ' Edwards said the next steps are up to the Dykstras. Platting the property according to state regulations has to be done, along with gaining permits and approval from various state agencies. That information is expected to be gathered in time for the October meeting of the Planning Commission, which will then consider the zoning change that would allow development, Edwards said. Barb Dykstra, secretary of Dan Valley Excavating Inc. in Middleville, confirmed that her husband, Dave, and his brother Russ already were working on obtaining the necessary permits. "We have Bob Yonkers, a surveyor in Byron Center, doing all of the surveying," she said. Yonker will contract the state about the soils and conditions that need to be met for individual septic systems, she added. "If everything is set by October, Dave will be in there right away tc make the road," she said, ' and Russ wants to start on one or two homes. "He'll build them and sell them; they'll all be stick-built houses, and they will not all look alike," she said. No firm figure is set for the homes, but she said they were "thinking in the area of $75 to $80,000 (each)." By building and selling the homes themselves, the brothers can maintain the quality of the homes they want in the development, she pointed out "We want to make homes people can afford, so that someone newly married can start with a first home and still have a nice area to live in." Many people live in the Hastings area and work in Grand Rapids, so the location would appeal to them, she said. She credited the Township Board with "being super nice people to talk to." ‘Exciting times,’ editor says Barry D. Wood J-Ad Graphics News Service Witnessing the triumph of democracy and its affect in Eastern Europe makes these the most exciting times to be alive in this cen­ tury, the economic editor of Voice of Amer­ ica told Hastings Rotary this week. Barry D. Wood, who has worked for Voice of America since 1977, spoke to Rotarians Monday about the dramatic changes he has seen in Eastern Europe since the Berlin wall was dismantled. Prior to that historic event, "it was like everyone lived under a stone," he said. "There was no color and when the wall came down in Nov. 1989, people cautiously crawled out from beneath these stones. Phey couldrit believe they were really free. "Now when you go back nearly two years after the wall has come down, you see color. People are painting their houses." Previously, Wood explained, "there were no colors. Everything was black or gray. Everything was run down. Time stood still. No urban renewal there." He noted that there were no newspapers to buy in a railroad station beyond the Czechoslovakia-German border before the wall was demolished. And he talked of his amazement about the difference a year had made, discovering more than a hundred newspapers there and a hub of activity - all because people were experiencing freedom. See SPEAKER, cont. on page 13 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 8, 1991 — Page 3 Habitat for Humanity celebrating local, international milestone by David T. Young Editor Habitat for Humanity soon will celebrate its 15th year of helping people worldwide tu afford decent housing, and the local chapter is marking its fourth year. Pat Wagner, director of the Barry County unit, and her husband, Lynn, were on hand at the latest First Friday program to explain the organization's work and philosophy. Pat Wagner said the local chapter, after working some time through Kent County, was organized in 1988 and since then it has helped build three houses. The third, actually a renovation of an old house, will be dedicated this week in Nashville One other home is in Nashville and the other is in Hastings. Pat Wagner said Habitat for Humanity was born in Americus, Ga., where people got together the idea and practice of investing labor and love into a house buiiding project Habitat's most famous member, Jimmy Carter, lives just down the road in Plains. The idea behind the movement is for people to work together to build or renovate decent, affordable housing. Working with these people are the prospective owners, who are expected to contribute about 200 hours of "sweat equity." "Everybody pitches in," she said. "There's a family feeling. There is no compensation, they do this just because of the love in their hearts." Lynn Wagner works with Habitat's Family Selection Committee, which chooses which families will be the recipients of the homes. Lynn said the process begins with meetings in the communities where the house is being built. Candidates fill out preliminary applications and interviews are held. Lynn said the committee looks at several factors before making their selection, including need, character of the prospective homeowners, interest >n Putting in "sweat equity" and ability to make the modest payments after purchasing the house. "We look at personal and financial records," he said. "We check their references and we try to have different committee members look at the applicants." Sometimes circumstances cause the applicant originally approved to be changed. Lynn Wagner said, for example, there once was an Orangeville family with a special needs child that declined the new house after learning it would not be located within the Delton Kellogg School District, where the child had gone to school before. "We're very careful (about the selection process), but we have made some mistakes in the past," Lynn said. Most of the homes being built are about 1,100 square feet with three bedrooms. Most are handicapped accesible, but they just don't have any frills, the Wagners pointed out. Habitat's first house in Barry County was sold for $31,500 and the price tag on its second was a little more. "It costs us more to build houses than it did three years ago," Lynn Wagner said. "And that's a real struggle for Habitat Costs are rising. Wc need to find ways to make the houses less expensive." Pat Wagner said Habitat's work is becoming increasingly more important because of growing problems for the homeless. "There are homeless people in Barry County," she said. "It depends on how you determine what homeless is." She said some people sleep in their cars; others, as many as three or four families, share one unit; and others live with relatives on a temporary basis. She reported that one husband and wife were living in a seven-foot shed. "It's not right that anyone should live in a shed or sleep in a car," she said. Habitat will celebrate its 15th anniversary by having 15 different teams go to 15 cities in 15 weeks, capping the series with a number of workshops in Columbus, Ohio, the weekend of Sept. 26-28. "One of our primary goals is to bring out that we're worldwide, we’re involved in 30 countries," Pat Wagner said. The Wagners brought a guest along to the First Friday program, Ronda Wooten, who has worked with Habitat nationwide and is a member of one of the 15 "teams." A rally was set for Monday, Aug. 5, on the Barry County Courthouse lawn to welcome the travelers who are spedning nearly a week on the project. The rally featured brief comments by State Rep. Robert Bender, R-Middleville, singing by Randy Noom and a potluck dinner at the First United Methodist Church. Wooten said she once worked for a law firm in Tulsa, Okla., but wanted to act involved ir -ping people. She sold virtually everything she had and took a bus to Oregon. Not long afterward, she was working at Habitat's international headquarters in Americus, Ga. A short lime later she went to Plains to listen to Jimmy Carter give a Sunday School lesson. "There are all kinds of people doing similar things," she said of Habitat. "There are retired people, people on their vacations. The common thread is the love in accomplishing something that is greater than ourselves. You couldn't buy it for any price." During a question-and-answer session, the Wagners were asked about how well the homes are taken care of. Pat said she found more than a year later that two homes still are in good shape. "They take care of it," she said. "It's their house, it's not rental property." The Wagners also acknowledged that some day they may have to jo to mobile homes, but Habitat would rather stick to the process of building houses. "We're looking at more permanancy than that (mobile homes)," Lynn Wagner said. "One of the things that makes Habitat work is that the people build the houses themselves." The Lunch and Learn series, sponsored by the Barry County County Democratic Committee, is held on the first Friday of each month at Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Pat Wagner talks about Habitat for Humanity while her husband, Lynn, listens in the background. * News Briefs Tainted water area widened Groundwater contamination in the Gun Lake area continues to spread, and the Barry-Eaton District Health Depart­ ment has widened the area where people are not allowed to drill new water wells. A letter from James Schnackenberg, director of the health department, said the expansion was caused by contamina­ tion being discovered in areas previously free of tainted water. Compounds found were tetrachloroethylene and methyl tert-butyl ether. The first moratorium was issued in 1987 for a small part of Section 19 in the township involving only nine residences. Now almost all of Section 19 and a small part of Section 30 are included in the well moratorium. The original problem was alleged to have been started by the Misak landfill, now closed, but state officials now say they aren't sure. Wetlands area is destroyed A Michigan Department of Natural Resources official has confirmed that a 200-by-100-foot section of wetlands has been destroyed by erosion near a reclaimed gravel mining site in Yankee Springs Township. Cameron Jordan, district represen­ tative for land and water management for the DNR, said the destruction is a violation of the Wetlands Act. The Thompson McCully Company mined gravel from the Payne Lake site and reclaimed it last year. Company of­ ficials said they would inspect the site and provide Jordan with a plan to repair the damage. Legislative coffee slated for Monday The Legislative Coffee will be held Monday, Aug. 12, at the County Seat at 8 a.m. Senator Jack Welborn and Represen­ tative Bob Bender will be present to talk about any issues the public might wish to deal with. This is an opportunity for all Barry County residents to be informed and enlightened about the legislative process and its impact on the business climate. The Legislative Coffee is sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce, which encourages all Barry County citizens to attend. Antique car show, swap meet set The 22nd annual Antique Auto Show and Swap Meet will be held from 9a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, at Historic Chariton Park. The event will feature more than 400 operating antique automobiles, more than 1,600 wheels and a value of more than $1.5 million. Cars 25 years and older are considered antiques and will be admitted free, along with the driver. The first 300 cars will receive a dash plaque. Spectators can vote for their favorite and a trophy will be awarded. Doer prizes also will* be given away. Auto buffs will have the chance to find, buy or swap any types of parts or auto accessories. Flea market and arts and crafts vendors will display many items. All vintage autos will be displayed throughout the village with the year and make. Owners will be available to tell visitors about their work in restoring their classics, searching for parts, in­ vesting time and the thrill of driving such a car down the road for the first time. For more information, call 945-3775. ‘Fun Fest’ is Sept. 29 The 4-H Advisory Council is planning a “Fun Fest" for Sept. 29 at the Barry County Expo Center. Included will be an all-you-can-eat dinner and desserts, game booths for all ages, a cake walk, wagon rides, a dunk tank, door prizes. Sharon Miller, one of the Fun Fest organizers, said the event will replace the traditional 4-H Christmas tree sale as a major fund-raiser. Proceeds are used to pay for 4-H materials, trips, scholarships, awards, pins, certificates, ribbons, a county flag for each club and many other items. Tickets will be $5 for adults and $2.50 for children 8 and under. They may be purchased from any 4-H leader or at the Barry County Cooperative Extension Service. Kellogg home historic site W.K. Kellogg’s former summer home, now part of Michigan State University’s Kellogg Biological Station in Hickory Comers, has been named a Michigan Historic Site and will receive a permanent marker during a Sept. 7 ceremony at 2:30 p.m. Special guests from MSU. the Biological Station, the State of Michigan and the Kellogg family will speak during the dedication. The former Kellogg house was built between 1925 and 1927. Today it houses Extension and conference facilities as part of MSU’s 3.600-acre Biological Station. The public is invited to attend the ceremony and tour the facilities between 2 and 5 p.m. For more information, call 671-2412. Cloggers will perform at noon and 3 p.m. Saturday during the Delton celebration. Founders Weekend starts Friday J-Ad Graphics News Service An expanded Founders Weekend celebration gets under way Friday in Delton, with two full days of food, music, entertainment and a variety of other fun. The 18th annual event will be held primarily on the Delton Kellogg School grounds on M-43 and Delton Road. A two-day arts and crafts fair and flea market opens at noon Friday. Several events will take place at the nearby Faith United Methodist Church. New attractions include a fashion show, Civil War military outpost re-enactment, bench press lift-a-thon, 5K race, three-onthree basketball, a soccer demonstration, children's games, dance demonstrations, clog­ ging and more. Miss Delton, Nikki Davenport, will reign over the festivities with her court, which includes Maria Moto, Kim Smith, Amanda Kanaziz and Charity Wright Blanche Tewell is the parade grand marshal. The schedule of activities include: Friday •10 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Bingo Tent, sponsored by the Delton Athletic Boosters. •12 to 8 p.m. - Arts and crafts lair and flea market, featuring more than 100 exhibitors from around the state. •12 to 7 p.m. - Pony rides for children, sponsored by Barry County 4-H Clubs. •3 p.m. Fashion Show - Miss Delton and her court will model fashions from the Fashion Bug and Fashion Bug Plus in Hastings. •5 p.m. _ Delton School of Dance will perform, demonstration different forms of dance. •5 to 7 p.m. - Bench press lift-a-thon at the high school: summer weight lifters have collected pledges to challenge themselves and raise money for the school athletic department. Saturday •6 to 10 a.m. - Pancake breakfast, sponsored by the BPH Fire Club, served at the Delton Fire Station. •8 a.m. - Delton Keilogg 5K race: registration between 6:30 and 7:30 at the Delton Kellogg Middle School gym. •8 a.m. - Men's open Softball Tournament •8 to 11 a.m. - qualifying time for horseshoe tournament, behind the Delton Fire Station. •8 a.m. and throughout the day- Civil War military outpost with sentries, recreated by the 27th Virginia Light Artillery. A living history with artillery demonstrations every two hours. Confederate soldiers and their women will be dressed in authentic period costumes. •9 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Arts and Crafts Fair and Flea Market •9. a.m. - Three-on-three basketball. •10 a.m. - Soccer demonstration, presented by the Delton Kellogg Athletic Department. •10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Antique tractor and engine display. •10 a.m to 6 p.m. - Bingo Tent, sponsored by the Delton Athletic Boosters. •10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Pony rides for the kids, sponsored by the Barry County 4-H Clubs. •11 a.m. - Music by the Wolverine Harmonica Club. •11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Children's Games, sponsored by Cub Scout Pack 3050. Ribbons will be given to winners and children of all ages are welcome. •11 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Chicken Barbecue, sponsored by the Delton Moose Lodge, and held on the school grounds. Dinners are $3 for 1/4 chicken and $4.50 for 1/2 chicken. •11:30 a.m. - Delton School of Dance will present demonstrations. •12 p.m. - Rainbow Cloggers of Kalamazoo will entertain. •1 p.m. - Parade, featuring many interesting entries. A new route is planned this year, starting at the Methodist Church on M-43 and Bush St. and concluding behind the elementary school. •1 to 5 p.m. - Bernard Historical Museum tours, featuring local pioneer history. The museum is located on Delton Road, one mile from M-43. Transportation will be available from the school grounds. •2 p.m. - Children’s Carnival Games, sponsored by Cub Scout Pack 3050, for kids of all ages. •2 p.m. - Ringo Swingo Square Dancers from Hastings will entertain with a square dance demonstration. •2 to 5 p.m. - Thornapple Valley Dulcimer Society will present a variety of music. •2 p.m. - Horsepull. •2:30 p.m. - Wild Wilbur's Watermelon Giveaway. Wilbur Solomon will be slicing watermelon on an old "buzz rigg" and free slices will be served. •3 p.m. - Kal-Valley Cloggers will entertain. “ •7 p.m. - Gospel Music Concert, featuring Delton's own "Glory Boys" who are Paul Hughes, Tom Hughes, Gene Hook, Patti Cline, Ken Brown and Randy VanderKlay. The free concert will be held outdoors at Faith United Methodist Church. In case of rain, the event will be indoors. Weekend activities are organized by the Founders Weekend Committee, which consists of Mark Thompson, president; Mike Baker, first vice president; Cindy Pearce, second vice president; Shelly Baker, trustee; Lin Hough, trustee; Jeri Lou Barnes, trustee; and Sally Mills, treasurer. Committee mem­ bers also include Dave Barnes, Rodger Hough, Wilbur Solomon, Karen Leinaar, Ken Kahler, Shelly Skowron and Carol Smith. •5 to 7 p.m. - Smorgasbord dinner, featuring a variety of foods and desserts at Faith United Methodist Church, located at 503 S. Grove (M-43) in Delton. A freewill offering is accepted for die meal. •6 to 8:30 p.m. - Qualifying time for Saturday’s Horseshoe Pitching Tournament at the Delton Fire Station. •6:30 p.m. - Men's Open Softball Tournament •7:30 p.m. - Delton Sweet Adelines in Concert, outdoors at the Middle School. During intermission, the coronation of Miss Delton and her court and the presentation of the grand marshal will be held. Admission is free. •6 p.m. to midnight - Las Vegas Night, with Las Vegas-style gambling with play money at the Delton VFW Post. Participants must be at '.east 18. Two days of arts and crafts will be part of Founders Weekend in Delton. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 8, 1991 Viewpoints More information needed about schools’ proposals Voters in the Hastings School District will have a number of important decisions to make in a special election Sept. 23. Several propositions, if they are approved, will enable the schools to remodel, repair and re-equip existing buildings, to build a new elementary school and to build an indoor swimming pool. Bond issues totaling more than $17 million will allow the schools to have the new facilities built and renovated and separate millage issues will allow them to operate them. It is admirable that the school board is putting everything up front now for the voters to consider, but this honesty carries a price tag -- it may be a case of information overload. One proposition is for $13 million in bonds for the remodeling and repairs and building a new elementary. Another bond issue, for about $4 million, would pay for construction of the pool. A request for an additional .8857 mill would be used to operate and maintain the new facilities. Yet another millage request, for an additional .5680 mill, would provide for operating and maintaining the pool. Still another would be a half-mill increase for maintenance and repair of existing buildings. This package is an ambitious one that will need plenty of explanations between now and the special election. Though the plans may well be necessary, because of their complexity, voters will need to know exactly what they are voting for or against There is no question that more growth is in the works for the Hastings Area School System. That is. the principal reason for the bond and millage issues that come before voters Sept 23. We only ask that everything be spelled out as clearly and simply as possible. What we don't need is rejection at the polls because of lack of understanding. Rutland shows fairness Voters and officials in Rutland Township are to be commended for their sense of fair play on the library question. Voters Tuesday approved, albeit by a narrow margin, a three-tenths of a mill increase so that all residents in the township will be able to use library services free of charge. Apparently, they see the value of keeping a strong library and the value of paying their fair share. They responded positively to the information that Hastings city residents have paid much more per person for the library. The Rudand Charter Township Board also showed a spirit of fairness earlier this year by increasing its annual support, from $1,000 to $5,000, until the millage vote could be decided Aug. 6. Rutland's behavior in this matter should serve as a model to others in how to be a good neighbor with a strong sense of fairness. Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner welwmes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: •Make your letter brief and to the point. •Letters should be written In good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must include their signature, address and phone number. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Solid letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058 (Hatting, Banner) Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs John Jacobs President Vice President Stephen Jacobs Frederic Jacobs Treasurer Secretary Let’s help schools ‘dig deeper* To The Editor: I have just finished reading with interest the article in the Banner on the upcoming school millage requests. After totaling the amounts from the paper, a $60,000 property owner would be paying an increase of “only" $141.11 a year on his pro­ perty taxes. In addition to this figure, property owners have been fortunate to receive an in­ crease almost every year in our taxes. This increase in property taxes is due to the following: The State of Michigan sends down to the county taxing authority a multiplier figure to be used in calculating property taxes and this has increased every year. Also, our property has been increasing in value every year. If you don't think so, then you haven’t been reading your tax bills. If this millage passes, besides the aforemen­ tioned increases you will receive an increase in the cost of goods and services in Barry County because business will have to pass their cost increases along to you. All this sounds like inflation being increased on the local level. The federal government is doing all it can to keep inflation down. Then why can’t we do this on the local level also? Now everyone blows of the vast construc­ tion that has been going on in Barry County and all this new construction has generated more income for the school district through the addition of'increased taxes on formerly empty properties. How much new income has been generated and how is this being used? Also, the school system just received more in­ come from the most recent millage passage. Let’s have a little accountability for these increase in funds before we are asked for more money! I haven't even addressed the People responsible for their pets crease will be all the incentive they need to sell out and try to find more affordable hous­ ing somewhere else. This millage request is about as appropriate as the Congress of the United States voting themselves a $23,000 pay raise while the rest of the country is trying to recover from the recession. James Pyle & David McKeown (Local Taxpayers) Hastings Where does the lottery money go? To The Editor: I went to school before modem math, calculators, ball point pens, etc. We had to learn to add, subtract, multiply and divide the old-fashioned way. I saw this on TV a while back, and I cannot make any sense of it. The lottery was suppos­ ed to help the schools, but I can’t see how it does. The schools get just what millage we vote for them, same as always, but where does it come from? $1.2 billion from the lot­ tery each year, profit $400 million to schools, the rest goes into the general fund, added to what we pay in taxes. Where does all this money go? We give it to the schools through our taxes, but they get it from the lottery instead. According to the man on Channel 8 there’s too much lottery money to give it all to the schools. Where does it go? Seems like we pay them once and the loner]' pays them once, but they only get one payment, not both. If all that money is there, why are all benefits being cut? Why should the state get all this money and we still have to pay school tax? Why can’t the county road commissions have some of it? Why can’t the schools have what they need without more millage? This governor didn’t cause all the problem, but he hasn’t helped any, either. I cannot see voting for any millage until this is explained, so I can understand it. Eldora Carpenter Gun Lake disaster drill confusing To The Editor. To The Editor: In reference to the article in the July 31 Hastings Banner, I would like to say that Den­ nis Bliss’ compassion for animals at the Barry County animal shelter is commendable. However, if people who adopt the pets are not responsible, and let the pet become a nuisance to other people, that is not good. I will use dogs as an example. Quite often, after the novelty of a new dog has worn off, which takes about two weeks, they are then put outdoors and they bark repeatedly. There are people who do not appreciate this. You need responsible people to adopt these pets, people who will love, train and discipline ltanS. Day Hastings Public Opinion- fact that you can drive around the county and find many elementary schools either boarded up or being used for other applications. The people of Hastings are currently enjoy­ ing the effects of reassessment of their proper­ ties and increasing their contributions to the school system. So let’s all turn out for the up­ coming elections and help the school system dig a little deeper into our pockets. By the way, their are many older folks that are just making it, and maybe this millage in­ Last Thursday around supper time we heard a siren coming from the east side of Gun Lake behind the Cascade area. We live on Marsh Road. We ran into the house to turn on our scanner as the Barry County Police flew by our house with a boat trailer behind it. On the scanner we heard that the Pcnasee Paddler was on fire and at least ten people were hurt and needed to be transferred to the State Park. They even asked for an airlift. We turned off the oven and uncovered the boat and left for Murphy Point off the State Park. As we arrived, it appeared the boat was on fire and they were taking people off onto pon­ toons. Much to our surprise, it was only a disaster drill. I feel every message given on the scanner should have told the people at Gun Lake it was only a drill, not a real fire. We love to see the boat on the lake and feel that a sign should have been placed on the top of it, saying “Fire Drill” or something so we wouldn’t ge: so excited. It would have helped if a marine boat used a speaker telling all the boat people it was a drill and we might have stayed away. Perhaps it would be nice if the Banner would write an article on the codes the people use, so I can bake our chicken and not chase after the paddle boat. Joan Hulst Shelbyville How about a swimming pool? The Hastings Area Schools have come up with several millage proposals next month for construction and renovation of buildings. One of the plans calls for a new swimming pool. How would you feel about having a pool in the community? Newsroom David T. Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Todd Tubergen (Sports Editor) Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Sue Hinckley Sandra Ponsetto Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m. ■ 5:30p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. ■ noon. Scctt Ommen Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Phylls Bowers Subscription Rates: S13 per year in Barry County S15 per year in adjoining counties S16.50 per year elsewhere POST MASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) Ben Henry, Hastings: James Slagel, Hastings: “ “It would be nice for the kids. They could go into Olympic-style training.” “I think it would be a good idea. When I was in school we didn’t have a pool. It’s good therapy for everyone.” ’ Cary Knight, Dowling: “I think it sounds like a good idea, for the kids and for adults.” John VanValkenburg, Hastings: Patti VanValkenburg, Hastings: Cindy Kaczmarczyk, Hastings: “I think it would be a good thing. We had one in the town I grew up in.*’ “I went to school here and I always wanted something like a pool.” “It’s about time. I think it’s a good idea. It’s something every com­ munity should have.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 8, 1991 — Page 5 National plan offers hope to kids in poverty “The great events of this world are not bat­ tles and elections and earthquakes and thun­ derbolts. The great events are babies, for each child comes with the message that God is not yet discouraged with humanity, but is still expecting goodwill to become incarnate in each human life.” - Anonymous From "Beyond Rhetoric: A New American Agenda for Children and Families." Once upon a time, growing old often meant becoming poor. Until the mid-1960s, senior citizens were the poorest group in the United States. But government programs such as Social Security and and Medicare, and private prac­ tices such as offering senior citizen dis­ counts, have raised the economic well-being of the elderly. Today, just being bom often means be­ coming poor - and remaining poor. Rising costs, divorce, lack of education opportunities, declining health care for the poor all are contributing to a child crisis that could prove to be the nation's biggest social problem in the next decade. But after two and a half years of research, surveys, public hearings and town meetings, a group of 34 leading elected officials, educa­ tors, physicians, researchers, businessmen and advocates assembled into the National Commission on Children has developed a plan to improve the lot of the poorest and most vulnerable segment of U.S. society. Created in December 1987, the bipartisan National Commission on Children was au­ thorized by the president and Congress to study the status of children and families in the United States and to develop a national agenda to help all children become healthy, secure, educated, self-sufficient and productive adults. The commission released its final report in package to return tax dollars to families with children, to impiove health care for pregnant women u.«d infants, and to create early educa­ tion opportunities for children. Reporter’s Notes... by... Jeff Kaczmarczyk June. What it found is not a very pretty pic­ ture. •One in four American children - more than 16 million - grow up today in a single­ parent household. Single parents often are too stressed or drained to give their children the love and attention then need. •One in five children grow up in poverty, lacking basic health care, adequate nutrition and the early childhood experiences deemed necessary to succeed in school as well as in later life. •A half million teenagers drop out of school each year. The majority lack skills needed to get a job. A majority of the dropouts have tried illegal drugs or drink al­ cohol regularly. •A half million girls give birth to babies while are still children themselves. Often they lack the skills or knowledge to raise their children, and few have the resources to support their children without assistance. "Too many of today's children and adoles­ cents will reach adulthood unhealthy, illiter­ ate, unemployable, lacking moral direction and a vision of a secure future," said Sen. John D. Rockefeller IV, chairman of the commission. ."This is a personal tragedy for the young people involved and a staggering loss for the nation as a whole. We must be­ gin today to place children and their families at the top of the national agenda." The changing American family has created many of the conditions that have made chil- dren the poorest segment of American society since the 1970s. In a country with the world's highest divorce rate, more than 1 mil­ lion children are affected by their parent's separation or divorce each year. Almost 75 percent of mothers with chil­ dren between ages 6 and 17 are in the work force. Another 58 percent of mothers with children under age 6 hold a job. And 70 per­ cent of all employed mothers work full-time. Even in families with two parents in the home, the cost of living has risen sharply. Families spend more of their incomes today on basic needs than they did 20 years ago. Housing consumes 44 percent of the U.S. median family's income in 1990, compared to 25 percent in 1970. The value of the fed­ eral personal tax exemption declined from 42 percent of a family's income in 1948 to 11 percent in 1990. Economists estimate that real wages, adjusted for inflation, have fallen 24 percent for young families between 1973 and 1989. "Most poor children in American are in double jeopardy," according to the final re­ port "They experience the most health prob­ lems but live in the least healthful environ­ ments and have the least access to medical care. They are at the highest risk of academic failure, but often attend the worst schools. Their families experience the most stress but have the fewest social supports." To solve the problems, the National Commission on Children recommends a •The plan calls for a S 1,000 refundable child tax credit to replace the current federal personal exemption for children. The com­ mission said the tax credit would be worth three times as much to middle-class families as the exemption and it would eliminate the stigma of welfare for lower-income families. •The plan calls for universal health insur­ ance for the estimated 430,000 pregnant women and and 8 million children who do not have health insurance. Employers would be obligated either to provide insurance for employees who are pregnant and for employ­ ees' children or to contribute to a public health insurance program for women and children not covered in the workplace. •The plan calls for high quality child care and early childhood programs to be made available to all children who are in need. Head Start programs are mandated for all in­ come-eligible children at risk. The commission estimated its proposals would cost about $52 to 56 billion a year in the first year. The group also recommended a variety of financing options ranging from raising corporate income taxes and taxes on alcohol and cigarettes, to closing tax loop­ holes and cutting defense spending, to cap­ ping domestic spending. Commissioners admitted that finding the money would be the toughest act of all. But they remain undaunted. "It’s not easy to call for more government spending in the face of a looming federal deficit," Rockefeller said. "But we have to face reality. In the end, we're going to pay one way or the other, and prevention is less expensive." "I for one would rather pay for Head Start than for prisons. 7*. also take prenatal care over intensive c any day," he said. "And work sounds ,. better to me than welfare." Though the commission approved the final report in a 32-0 vote, members did disagree on several points, particularly on funding health care for pregnant women and children. But the group agreed action needs to be taken soon. Alone among industrialized Western na­ tions, the United States has no program of national health insurance, no guaranteed leave for new parents and no subsidized day care. Most European countries pay mothers to stay home and care for their children or at least provide a substantial cash bonus to the par­ ents after each birth. Commissions felt that the diversity offered by the American health care network, private employment practices and locally-controlled schools is more of a blessing than a curse. Still, they agreed that the lack of a national plan and coordination allows many parents and children to fall between the cracks of the system. Where once the elderly were the poorest segment of American society, a national pri­ ority created in the 1960s and 1970s to im­ prove conditions for seniors has cut the poverty rate among the elderly in half be­ tween 1966 and 1986. Now it's time to do the same for the newest poor, the children. Did schools receive donation in ’50s? To The Editor: Please check to see if there are any records of someone offering a considerable donation to the Hastings School System in the early 1950s. My grandma told me about the time what is now the middle school was built. The donor was Mr. Albert Silvers, owner of Hastings Aluminum Products. I’d like to know why we need a pool now. the government is cutting back. The school needs to do the same. It sounds like politics. To me, enough is enough. It sounds to me like the more they get the more they want, instead of need. It is funny to me. I got along without (one), swimming pool, and so did a lot of other people. Elden Shellcnbarger Hastings Schools don’t need buildings, pool To The Editor: We do not need any more new school buildings. All the schools do now is jam tax issues down our throats. Plus, we do not need a swimming pool, if they need one why can’t they share with Mid­ dleville? The liability will be outrageous. We do not need any more taxes when we have people going hungry and homeless and when we didn’t back then? And, why do we need to raise the millage, when we could raise the money for a pool the same way they raised donations to renovate the Central Auditorium? We can charge to use it, as Thor­ napple Kellogg does, to raise money to main­ tain it. Thank you, Dean James Hastings Paul Henry Henry to have ‘Town Meeting’ Fifth District U.S. Congressman Paul Henry will have a ‘Town Meeting’ from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, at the Hastings High School Lecture Hall. ’ Henry plans to talk about reform proposals in education, financial institutions, health care, highway transportation and campaign finance. Other issues also may be taken up. Buckle Up C Mayor Mary Lou Gray hands the key to the city to Japanese exchange stu­ dent Yusuke Fukumura in front of the City Hall entrance. Write us a Letter! Ths Hastings Banner wel­ comes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of express­ ing an opinion or a point of view on subjects cf current general Inter­ est. The following guideline? have been established to help you: •Make your letter brier and to the point. •Letters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must Include their sig­ nature, address and phone num­ ber. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling ano punctuation. •Send letters to: Mayor Mary Lou Grey and Yusuke Fukumura (seated) exchange gifts at City Hall Council Chambers while (standing, from left) Barry County 4-H Youth Agent Kathy Walters and Monica, Brian. Eloise and Dale Berry, Yusuke’s American family, look on. Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 Japanese visitor tours Hastings City Hall A 13-year-old Japanese boy last week toured Hastings City Hall and exchanged gifts with city officials. Yusuke Fukumura arrived in this area a week ago Monday to stay with Dale and Eloise Berry in Hastings and pan of his plans was a visit with the city’s highest rankine official. Mayor Mary Lou Gray and City Hall staff accommodated the youngster Friday after­ noon, as they presented him with a key to the city and a proclamation. He returned the favor with gifts from his native land. Yusuke lives in Funabashi. where his father, Toshiji, is in the lumber business and his mother, Seiko, is a housewife. He also has a younger brother and sister. The visitor enjoys Kenda and listening to music. His visit u part of the 4-ri LABO cultural exchange program, which has been enjoyed between Michigan and Japan for 20 years. The program allows foreign youths to visit the United States and U.S. youngsters to visit abroad. Yusuke will be in Hastings until Aug. 24. Send... The BANNER to afriend. It makes an ideal gift! Call Us to Subscribe: (616)948-8051 TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice Is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing for the following: CASE NO. LOCATION: PURPOSE: V-SP-1-91 - Donald F. Willcutt, On the W. side of M-66 between Dowling and Butler Rds. in Sec. 33, Maple Grove Twp. Hearing on Planning Commission Special Use Decision V-10-91 - Landell Rayburn, (applicant) At 4201 Bristol Oaks, off Lacey Rd. on Bristol Lake in Sec. 3, Johnstown Twp. PURPOSE: A rariance to erect a detached accessory building larger than 720 sq. ft. CASE NO. V-11-91 • Larry James, (applicant) Helen James, (property owner) LOCATION: At 8951 Keller Rd. on the Southeast cor­ ner of Keller and Norris Rds. in Sec. 14, Orangeville Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance for setback from the road. DATE OF HEARING: August 20, 1991 TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE OF MEETING: Annex Conference Room in the County Annex Building at 117 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the oppor­ tunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. The applications are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Ml during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Office at 948-4830 for further information. Nancy L. Boersma, Clerk Barry County CASE NO. LOCATION: �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 8. 1991 ( ( ) Roy C. Degner Jr. CHARLOTTE - Roy C. Degner Jr., 50 of Charlotte and formerly of Vermontville passed away Saturday, August 3, 1991 at Ingham Medical Center, Lansing. Mr. Degner was bom on September 19,1940 in Lansing, the son of Roy and Dorothy Degner. He was raised in Vermontville and attended school there. He was married to Patricia Laurie on Febru­ ary 6, 1960 in Vermontville. The couple has lived at their address on Millerburg Road the last 20 years coming from the Vermontville area. He was employed at Oldsmobile in Lansing for 32 years. He enjoyed fishing and repairing cars. Mr. Degner Jr. is survived by his wife, Patri­ cia; two daughters, Diane (David) Tyler of Haslett, Denise (Kenneth) Young of Lansing; five grandchildren, David Tyler, Betsy, Cort­ ney, Heather and Kenny Young; mother, Dorothy Degner of Charlotte; two brothers, Jerry (Jamie) Degner of Lansing, Harold (Sharon) Degner of Potterville; sister, Emma (Lewis) Trowbridge of Vermontville; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Degner Sr. in 1975. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 6, at Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, with Reverend Duane Royston officiat­ ing. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery, Bellevue. Memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice or American Cancer Society. (Henry John Joppie ( VERMONTVILLE - Henry John Joppie, 90 of Vermontville, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 1991 at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility. Mr. Joppie was bom in Vermontville Town­ ship, Eaton County, the son of William and Josephine (Vanderjagt) Joppie. He was a machine operator for Aluminum Extrusions before his retirement. Mr. Joppie is survived by his wife, Margie; three sons, Russell (Janice), Robert (Frances) all of Charlotte, Earl (Evelyn) of Custer, two daughters, Maxine Harag of Charlotte, Phyllis (Emery) Fenstemaker of Wacousta; step daughter, Norma (John) Viele of Vermontville; step son, Neil (Billie) Parker of California; 20 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren; brother, Leonard Joppie of Vermontville; five step grandchil­ dren; 7 step great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, August 2, at the Pray Funeral Home with Reverend Paul Mergener officiating. Burial was in the Sunfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Henry Joppie to the Local T.B. & Emphysema Association or the American Cancer Society. LAKE ODESSA - Marceline Marie Kruger, 61 of 1417 Harrison Street, Lake Odessa, passed away Sunday, August 4,1991 at Butter­ worth Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Kruger was bom April 22,1930 in Lake Odessa, the daughter of Joseph and Mattie (Leary) Leslie. She attended Lake Odessa schools and married Gerald Kruger on Septem­ ber 22, 1947 in Indiana. She attended the Calvary Grace Brethren Church. Mrs. Kruger is survived by her husband, Gerald; three sons, Robert Kruger of Sunfield, Gary Kruger of South Haven, Melvin Kruger of Lake Odessa; four daughters, Paula Jewell of Lake Odessa, Carol Purcey of Ionia, Tine Oliver of Ionia, Patricia Kruger of Lake Odes­ sa; three brothers, Joe Leslie Jr., Harold Kendall and Howard Kendall all of Lake Odes­ sa; two sisters, Shirley Raymond and Helen Blundell both of Lake Odessa; 16 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, Richard and John and one daughter, Joanie. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 7, at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. ( ? Share local news with $ friends who moved away! SUBSCRIBE to... ? ? | $ The BANNER I CallLs at...948-8051 S I ATTEND SERVICES Hastings Area ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH Part of (he Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the midwest. 2415 McCann Rd., Ir­ ving, Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sunday 10:00 a.m. Holy Commu­ nion; 5 p.m. Evening Prayer. 1928 Book of Common prayer used at all services. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. James Leitzman Pastor. Sun­ day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults, Teens and Children. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 9454995. Cathy Count, choir director. Sunday morning 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.. Morning Worship; 4:45 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 904 Terry Lane (at Starr School Road) Philip R. Colburn, Pastor. Church phone number is 945-2170. if no answer, call 945-3355. Saturday services are: Sabbath School at 9:20 a.m. (for all ages), and Worship Service at 11:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting this Tuesday. 7:00-8:00 p.m. on the topic, “God So Loved" (John 3:16). The community is in­ vited. A baptism will be held during this Saturday's 11:00 a.m. Worship Service. Adventurer Club for children ages 6-9 will meet Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Marcie Scofield's home, for crafts, fun activities and learning more about God. Our Community Ser­ vice Center, 502 E. Green Street, is open to the public on Monday and Wednesday, 9-12 noon. To make sure your needs are met, call 945-2361 for an appointment for clothing. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD, 502 E. Bond. Hastings. Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. 948-2529. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser­ vice — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastingi, Michigan. G. Kent Keller, Pastor. Eileen Higbee, Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday - 9:30 Morn­ ing Worship Service. Nursery pro­ vided. Broadcast of this service over WBCH-AM and FM. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday, Aug. 11 - 8:00 Family Worship; 9: 15 Church School (all ages); 10:30 Family Worship; 10:30 Holy Baptism, Church Council. Thurs­ day, Aug. 8 - 6.30 Softball. 6: 30-8:30 Vacation Bible School Friday. Aug. 9 - 6:00-8:30 Vaca­ tion Bible School Closing. Satur­ day, Aug. 10 - 8:00 NA. Monday. Aug. 12 - 6:00 Positive Parenting. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3185 N. Broadway, Hastingi. MI 49058. Pastor Robert Kersten. Phone (Woodland) 3674061 or Darlene Pickard, 945-5974. Worship Services — Sunday. 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. 4-H meets Mondays, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study, Wednesdays, 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers, 801 Barber Rd., Hastings. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, (The Bible Church) Bring Your Bible. 600 Powell Road. I mile East of Hastings. Our Motto: "The Bible, the whole Bi­ ble, and nothing but the Bible". Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Morning Worship. 10:30 a.m. Thursday 7:30 prayer meeting and softball for the youth. Pastor Emeritus. Rus Sarver. Phone 945-9224. Every Sunday is Friend­ ship Day. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings, Michigan 948-8004. James R. Barrett. Asst. Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service, Jr Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00, Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7: 00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Prycr meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir pracice. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hadmg* and lake Odette WREN FUNERAL HOME ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. Father Charles Fisher, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confessions Saturday 4:004:30 p.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church Streets, Philip L. Brown. Pastor. Church phone 616/945-9574. Summer Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. (nursery atten­ dant). Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship service over WBCH AMFM at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Nar­ cotics Anonymous 12:00 noon. Wednesday Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursdays Bazaar Workshop Cay Perry home 9:00 a.m. Saturday Co­ Dependents Anonymous 9 a.m. Aug. 5-11 - Barry County Habitat for Humanity hosting traveling work camp to finish remodeling Nashville house. Aug. 6-10 - work on house. Sunday. Aug. 11 - Picnic 1:00 p.m. at Fish Hatchery Park, bring dish to pass, table service and beverage. House Dedication, 517 N. State St., Nashville 3:00 p.m., public invited to both events. Aug. 9, 10, 11 - Church Family Camp. Tuesday, Aug. 13 - Hi-Nooners picnic Fish Hatchery Park 12:00 noon. Wednesday, Aug. 14 - Mis­ sionary Program, with George Gish, Unit. Meth. Missionary to Japan 7:00 p.m., public invited. Thursday. Aug. 15 - CROP Walk Recruitment Rally 7:00 p.m. Room 108. Tuesday. Aug. 20 - U.M. Pic­ nic and Program on Trees 6:30 p.m. at Bob Casey Farm. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF. GOD, 1674 West Sute Road. Hastings, Michigan. James A. Campbell, Pastor. Sunday Scliool 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service al 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits. Middleville Area MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH, 314 E. Main St.. Mid­ dleville. Ml. Phone 765-3073. Traditional Latin Mass 4:30 p.m. every Sunday. Confession and Rosary 4:15 p.m. Delton Area OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6547 Lacey Rd.. Lacey. Mass: Sunday 8: 30 a.m. ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC .CHURCH, 11252 Floria Rd.. Delton. Masses. Saturday. 5:00 p.m.; Sunday. 11 a.m. Hatting* FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hattingt NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway ■ Hattingt BOSLEY PHARMACY "Pre»crijii,on*“- BBS. Jelferton - 9*5 342? HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hadingt. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770Cwk Rd. — Hotting*. Michigan Marceline Marie Kruger CHURCH OF GOD, 7th DAY, Banfield. Michigan. Services 10 a.m. each S^.urday. Call 6714100. or Box 42. Bedford, Mich. 49020. OKDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S., Pastor Brent L-ranham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Satur­ day Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9: 30 a.m. Mabel T. Lake ) ) NASHVILLE - Mabel T. Lake, Nashville, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Lake was bom on May 29, 1917 in Jackson, the daughter of Frank Cemons and Lyda May Goodrich. She was married to Bernard Lake for 57 years. Mrs. Lake was a housewife. Mrs. Lake is survived by her husband, Bernard, five daughters, Mrs. Earl (Gerry) Browers of Benton Harbor, Mrs. Leonard (Marjorie) Hughes of Nashville, Mrs. Ruth Lieb of Hastings, Mrs. Bernard (Jo Ann) Hugh­ es of Banfield, Mrs. Eldon (Alice) Lieb of Battle Creek, 21 grandchildren, 35 great­ grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two grarxichildren. one great-grandchild and four brothers. Funeral services were held Friday, August 2 at Nashville Baptist Church. Burial was in Wilcox Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel Genther Funeral Home, Nashville. Clinton A. Poulson MIDDLEVILLE - Clinton A. Poulson, 87 of Middleville passed away Sunday, August 4, 1991 at Bridgewood Care Center, Plainwell. Mr. Poulson was bom July 5,1904 in Casso­ polis, the son of Henry C. and Rose (Nunn) PrtUlSOn. -c; , . He was married to Irene E. Miner July of 1929. She preceded him in death June 30,1990. He was a telegrapher for NYC Railroad. Mr. Poulson is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Royal (Joan) Hazen of Dorr, two sons, Stanley Poulson of Middleville and Ross (Mary) Poulson of Wayland; four grandchil­ dren; seven great grandchildren; one brother, Eldon Poulson of Hastings; two sisters, Mrs. Wilda Allerding of Hastings and Mrs. Verna Belle Huff of Lake City; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 7 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middle­ ville with Pastor W. Lee Taylor officiating. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Q_______ Jessie Lyn Barnes______ JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - Jessie Lyn Barnes, 5 of Johnstown Township passed away Friday, August 2, 1991. Jessie was bom April 15, 1986 in Battle Creek, the daughter of James and Janet Barnes. She was raised in Battle Creek. She attended the Lemon Tree Nursery School. She enjoyed books and word games. Jessie is survived by her parents, James and Janet Barnes; one brother, Josuha D. Barnes at home; paternal grandparents, Lewis and Belva Baines of Hastings; maternal grandparents, Milford and Pat Camell of Delton and maternal great grandmother, Gladys Camell of Battle Creek. Funeral services were held Monday, August 5 at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service with Reverend Robert E. Wenner of the Level Park Baptist Church officiating. Burial was in East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ann Arbor Ronald McDonald House or Makea-Wish Foundation. Q Andrew Michael Wymer NASHVILLE - Andrew Michael Wymer, 4 weeks old of Nashville passed away Thursday, August 1, 1991 at home unexpectedly. Andrew was born July 4,1991 in Charlotte, the son of Charles Wymer and Neva Rhodes. Andrew is survival by his parents; three brothers, Charles Jr., Jason and Justin; one sister, Jessica; grandmothers, Ione Wymer of Hastings and Evelyn Rhodes of Vermontville; great grandmother, Ruby Ward of Leslie; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Graveside services were held Friday, August 2 at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville with Reverend George Speas officiating. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville. Extra Copies of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! ( Reverend G. Allen Steeby CLEARWATER, FLORIDA - Reverend G. Allen Steeby, 79 of Clearwater, Florida, went to be with his Lord Tuesday, July 30, 1991. Reverend Steeby was bom on September 13, 1911 in Moline, the son of George E. and Audie (Luneke) Steeby. He received his bachelor of science degree from Western Michigan University. He taught school four years before the Lord called him into the ministry. For 40 years he served the United Methodist pasto­ rates in Howe, Indiana, Niles, Michigan, Bartle Creek, and Grand Rapids. Reverend Steeby was a member of he follov'ing boards: Christian Education, Evangelism, North Central College Ministry, Trustee of the United Methodist Foundation, a member of the Conference Judiciary Commit­ tee, and a delegate to General Conference. Reverend Steeby retired in 1976 and moved to Florida. In the past few years he has been Chaplain at the Morton Plant Hospital, Clear­ water, Florida for residents of the On Top Of The World community. He was married to Velma R. Johnson in 1933. He is survived by his wife, Velma and three sons and their wives: Gary and Joyce Steeby of Schoolcraft, Linden and Sheila Steeby of Wayland, David and Susan Steeby of Freeport; 10 grandchildren, two great­ grandchildren; two brothers, Rudolph Steeby and Webster Steeby both of Wayland; sister, Myrtella Swem of Clearwater, Florida. He was preceded in death by granddaughter Julie Ann Steeby; one brother, Elbert Steeby. Funeral services were held Friday, August 2 at the Leighton United Methodist Church, w.th Dr. Robert Smith, Dr. Thomas Rough officiat­ ing. Burial was in Hooker Cemetery, Kalama­ zoo Ave., Leighton Township, Wayland. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeml Chapel, Middleville. Robert Wayne Smith j BELDING - Robert Wayne Smith, 60, of 216 Vincent, Belding and formerly of Hastings passed away Thursday, August 1, 1991 at Su Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr. Smith was boro on February 23,1931 in Hastings, the son or Wayne and Pearl (Erway) Smith. He war *ed in the Hastings area. He was a .^.uier cabinet maker and was a bartender for 14 years at Driftway Inn in Beld­ ing. He was a member of VFW Post #4406 of Belding and a veteren of the United States Army serving in the Korean Conflict. Mr. Smith is survived by three sons, Randy and Robin Smith of Grand Rapids, Robert Smith, serving with the United States Navy in the Persian Gulf; five grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Donald (Mary Lou) Roth of Hastings; one brother, David and Peggy Smith of Hastings. He was preceded in death by one sister, Virginia Harris. Graveside services were held Monday, August 5 at River Ridge Cemetery with Pastor Kenneth Harder officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements were made by the Johnson Funeral Home in Belding. ( Z. Louise Reynolds) HASTINGS - Z. Ionise Reynolds, 78 of 709 North Michigan Avenue, Hastings, passed away Sunday, August 4, 1991 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Reynolds was born on January 23,1913 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of James and Millie (Lods) McDonald. She was raised in the Grand Rapids area and attended schools there. She was married to Myron (Mike) Reynolds on July 23, 1930. She has lived all of her married life in the Hastings area. Mrs. Reynolds was a homemaker. She was a member of the Pennock Hospital Guild. Mrs. Reynolds is survived by daughter, Dorothy Bowles of Virginia Beach, Virginia; son, Myron J. Reynolds of South Bend, India­ na; six grandchildren; three great grandchil­ dren; one brother, Charles McDonald of Zephyr Hills, Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mike on August 13, 1988 and two brothers. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 7 at the Wren Funeral Home, 1401 North Broadway, Hastings with Reverend Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. 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Gorczyca, Notary Public My commission expires: April 5, 1993 | | �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 8. 1991 — Page 7 The cast of "Everybody's Crazy" pauses during rehearsal to have a photo taken. Starting from the left, they are; Tony Wingier, Doug Brinks, Maggie Benjamin, Sandy Tolan, Pete Andrusiaks to mark 35th anniversary Hoffmans celebrate 40th anniversary Roberta and Clem Andrus ink of Caledonia will celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary Aug. 11. They have six children, three daughters-inlaws and nine grandchildren. Paul F. Hoffman and Bonnie M. Wilder were married July 14, 1951, at the home of her parents by the Rev. Ralph Tweedy. They celebrated the anniversary with dinner at Bay View Inn with family._______ Osborne, Dick Clack, Bev Veen, Jerri Otto, Dorothy Cooley, (on couch) Bob Wenger, Cotten Cox, Julie Coon and Mitch Tolan. Community stage play planned in Middleville J-Ad Graphics News Service "Everybody's Crazy." a three-act farce, will be performed by the Village Players of Middleville in the Thomapple Kellogg High School auditorium Friday, Aug. 16, and Saturday, Aug. 17. Tickets for reserved seating are being sold at the Community Education office at Thornapple Kellogg High School on Bender Road. Curtain time is 8 pjn. both evenings. The first stage production of the group, which was formed last year, advertises an enjoyable evening as local actors and technical volunteers come together to bring the community a chance to relax and have an evening of fun and laughs. The idea for a local theater group came from ar. earlier time, and an earlier community event In the 1920s and 1930s, a group of women from Middleville, calling themselves The Prairie Literary Club, banded together to provide social activities for themselves and the rest of the community. They produced plays with women playing all of the parts, and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Also, an "appreciation night" for village and township employees, featuring a magician for entertainment, saw a large turnout of area residents on a snowy, cold night. That led a few Middleville residents to consider forming a theater group in the village. Hence the name Village Players. The first play was chosen because comedy is more fun, and "Everybody's Crazy" has 15 speaking parts, which lets more members get in on the action. Hidden treasure, a man who pretends to be women, an amorous widow, people with names like Adam Pottle and Elmer Sneed, a ghost and a woman with a custom-designed Ouija board are featured in the fast-paced play. After gaining experience with the first play, the Players hope to put on two or three different plays next year, and possibly a production geared just for children. Area BIRTHS: GIRL, Anna Annette bom July 11 at 6:50 a.m. to Jeff and Kim Eldred of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 1 oz. and 20 inches long. BOY, bom to Tammy and Mike Jones of Townses to celebrate 50th anniversary Paul and Doris Towns of Leesburg, Fla., (formerly of Woodland) will celebrate their 50th anniversary with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, at the home of their daughter and son-in-law. Bob and Sandy Rose, 3668 W. Jordan Lake Road, Lake Odessa. Hosting the open house will be their daughter and son-in-law. Bob and Sandy Rose Braaksmas to mark 45th anniversary The children of George ano Johanna (Rosenthal) Braaksma will host an open house in honor of their parent's 45th wedding an­ niversary. It willbe held Saturday, Aug. 10 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the Sibley Country Club, Sibley, Iowa. A short program will be held at 3 p.m. The family request no gifts. of. Lake Oifrwn. granddiightts md family. Grand Ledge, a son named Andrew Martin on July 22, 1991, weighing 7 lbs. 15 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Carroll and Marge Wolff of Nashville. GIRL, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Dilworth of Wyoming, formerly of Hastings are announc­ ing the birth of a baby girl, Elizabeth Elise bom Friday, July 19.1991, weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs. M Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. Welcoming Elizabeth home was her sister, Kristin. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Larry McVey and Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Dilworth. GIRL, Shawna Michelle Page Rowley, bom Teresa, John and Zackery Simon of Woodland, and grandson Rob Rose of Lake Odessa. July 25 at Bronson Methodist Hospital to Shannon Rowley of Hastings and Johnny Risner of Shelbyville. Time: 8:45 p.m., weighing 6 lbs. 14 ozs. and 19-7/8 inches Your presence is the only gift requested. kng. GIRL, Jamie Lynn bom at 12:10 p.m. July 22 to Bev and Tyler Guernsey of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 6 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Seth Thomas Milo Parker bom at 4:04 pm. July 24 to Susanne and Thomas Parker of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 13M ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Anastacia Rachelle bom at 10:58 p.m. July 20 to Heather Hayle of Nashville and Scott Wolcott of Vermontville. Weighing: 7 lbs. 2¥i ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Clinton James bom at 2:32 p.m. July 15th to James and Elaine Brill of Hastings. Weighing: 7 lbs. 6i4 ozs. and 21 inches long. Olszewski-Groom engagement told Higgins-Coyne engagement told Doug and Sandy Higgins of Hastings and Linda Higgins of Plainwell are proud to an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter, Jody Lynn, to Len Michael Coyne, son of Mrs. Ella May Coyne and the late Harold J. Coyne. An Oct. 19 wedding is being planned. Mr. Al Olszewski and Mrs. Janie McGhee are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Angela Jane to Raymond Allen Groom Jr., son of Mr. Raymond Groom Sr., and Ms. Susan Groom of Belding. Angela is a 1986 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently attending Grand Rapids Community College. Ray is a 1982 graduate of Rockford High School, and he attended Grand Rapids Com­ munity College. Both Angela and Ray are currently employed at Cascade Engineering in Grand Rapids. An August wedding is being planned. NASHVILLE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER Dr. Michael Callton NEW P ATI ENT SPIECIA L Examination, X-Rays, SOE00 • and Treatment ^>O I i • MUST BRING COUPON TO REDEEM OFFER • OFFER EXPIRES AUGUST 31. 1991 Most Insurances Accepted • Open 6 Days A week 127 S. Main Street. Nashville • Ph. 852-2070 Hundreds attended the recent eighth annual Summer Festival at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Ute grilled chicken dinner (shown below) was a complete sell-out of 575 meals. Outdoors (above), there were a variety of games for children and adults of all ages. The occasion also was an opportunity for the church and the community to meet the new pastor, the Rev. Chuck Fischer. Winners of a drawing for cash prizes were Ken Lancaster, first place, $1,000; Bob Stack, second place, $500; Gladys Gibson, third, $250; all of Hastings; and five $100 winners: Mike DeFoe of Nashville, Car! Bartlett of Calais, Maine, Dean Lancaster, Jeff and Teresa Timm, and Sandra Lafontaine, all of Hastings. Seventeen teams enjoyed 3-on-3 basketball. Winners in the adult division were Jeff Baxter, Brett and Steve Laubaugh, and Mark Lester; Jr. Division: Mike Williams, Mike Toburen, Mike Opolski. Rob Wagner. GIRL, Jessica Marie bom at 1:07 p.m. July 27 to Teresa and Gale Barrus of Hastings. Weighing: 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and 21 Vi inches long. GIRL, Angelica Loree bom at 7:25 a.m. July 22 to Victor and Delana T Smith of Battle Creek. Weighing: 6 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 inches long. Marriages: Stewart J. Hummel, Bellevue and Gail A. Stevens, Bellevue. John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Woodland and Carrie Lynn Wiser, Woodland. 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By Esther Walton Zion Lutheran history, Part II By Guest Writer Catherine Lucas In recognition of Woodland’s Zion Lutheran’s 135th anniversary, which was celebrated Sunday. July 28. this is the second column reviewing that church's history. The first column left the church in 1862 with its first building being completed. The Rev. Adam Buerkle left soon after the dedication of the first building. Buerkle had a most beautiful handwriting, which Carroll Brodbeck wrote in 1956 was still easily read after nearly 100 years, though now there are not many church members who can read the German in which he wrote. After Buerkle left, the church as pastorless for over a year and it conducted reading ser­ vices again during that time. Late in 1864, Rev. M. During came to Woodland from Marshall. He had the distinc­ tion of being the first full-time pastor of the Zion congregation. Quite likely, he was bom in Germany and was older than the previous pastors, as he had a daughter, Clemintine, who was old enough to commune. When the church constitution was adopted, the congregation had considered establishing a parochial school. Up to Rev. During’s time, nothing had been done about this, but at that time the congregation voted to purchase Sun­ day School books and inaugurate Sunday School. However, this was not done until the next pastor, Rev. Vincent Klein's time. But Rev. During did establish a school conducted in German during the summer months. This was known as the German School, and it con­ tinued until shortly before World War I. This is the closest the congregation came to setting up a school. Klein came in 1867. At first he lived in a house one-half mile west and one-half mile north of Woodland, which previously had been occupied by Rev. During. Carroll Brodbeck wrote in 1956 that During had not owned a horse and had to walk to church or rely on members to provide him with rides. The remoteness of the parsonage from the church may have been the reason he left. So, during the tenure of Rev. Klein, the congregation built a parsonage on land donated by Adam Baitinger Sr., across the road from the church. The Rev. C. K. Adam followed Klein. Dur­ ing his pastorate, Zion's first musical instru­ ment was purchased. This was a melodian, played by Mrs. Adam. In the next several years, the Rev. August Vockrodt and the Rev. J. Schmierer followed in the list of Zion Lutheran ministers. During Rev. Schmierer's pastorage, from 1885 to 1891, the now old melodian was sold to George Niethamer, (who, it appeared had by now dropped the German spelling of his name from Georg Niethamer when he signed the church constitution) for $10 and a new reed organ was purchased for about $90. The Rev. M.O. Puhi was called to serve the church in January 1892. Late that year, the voting members of the church voted to build a new church. The congregation decided to use the old building for a school. George Niethamer offered 1/4 acre of land next to the old church, and the offer was ac­ cepted. The old building was moved to the north side of the parsonage, where it is now a garage. This new church was 32 feet wide and 56 feet long. When completed, it cost $3,000, but before it was completed. Rev. Puhi left. The new building was dedicated in September 1893. It was wooden construction faced by bricks. The Rev. R.A. Bom came in 1893 and while here married Caroline Buerkle, the daughter of Christian and Christine Reiser Buerkle. R.A. and Caroline Bom were the parents of Robert Bom, the recently deceased World War I pilot who taught in area schools for many years. Frances Bom Reuther, who was recently honored for being church organist for 50 years, is the daughter of Robert Bom. Next, the church was served by the Rev. William Reuther, whose son, Frederick, re­ mained in Woodland where he still has descendents. Eugene Reuther, the husband of Frances Bom Reuther, is his only surviving child; so Jeanette Reuther Markwart and Bar­ bara Reuther Giilaspie and their children are descended from two Zion Lutheran ministers. The Revs. George P. Schmidt, George H. Kittel, and G.F. Klindworth followed. During these years, English was replacing German as the home lang’iage of the congregation. The next minister, the Rev. E.J. Nest, wrote that New Year’s Day 1919 marked the official end of the German language in the worship services of the congregation. German had been the official language of the congregation for more than 60 years, but the language had caused many of the young people who had grown up speaking only English to leave the church. The Rev Nest also started an English language summer Bible School and organized the Luther League to give the young people a better opportunity to know about their church. During the 1920s, the automobile became more popular and the horse stalls, built at the rear of the church many years earlier, were tom down. In the summer of 1932 a thunderstorm developed, and lightning struck the steeple of the church. The Woodland Fire department responded quickly and the fire was confined to the steeple, which was destroyed. The congregation resolved to repair the church rather than relocate. Reconstruction was done, the steeple rebuilt, and the roof and the bell repaired. Five more ministers, the Revs. Harry Wolf, Albert A. Berlin, Paul W. Geiger, Albert A. Berlin and George Neiman served the church in its first 100 years and are in the centennial history of the church written by Carroll Brodbeck in 1956. Three Sundays in July were set aside for the centennial celebration that year. Rev. George Neiman was pastor during the centennial celebration and he stayed to serve Zion for 12 years. For the first 18 months of his ministry he had no car. In 1947 the basement of the church was deepened, a new kitchen was con­ structed and a new fiirnace installed. As a result of great growth of the church during Neiman’s pastorate, the congregation decided to build the present building next to the old church and convert the old building in­ to a fellowship hall. When the building was completed, George Reiser donated the organ, chimes and ampli­ fying system that was replaced in 1990. The Revs. Robert Richardson, Einar Unseth, Randall Metz, Timothy Rothfuss and Clifford Randall have served the church in the last 35 years. During the pastorage of Rothfuss, the church celebrated its 125th anniversary. Tom and Doris Niethamer were co­ chairpersons of that celebration and a numberof special projects were completed for the three-day celebration. Display cases were purchased as part of the permanent archives of the congregation and the original cornerstone of Zion’s first building was reset on Saturday during the festivities. A facsimile of the old belltower was design­ ed by Edward Markwart, whose father had done a lot of the fine work on the construction and finishing of the new building in 1961. Ed­ ward is now the State of Michigan architect. This bell tower facsimile is on the north lawn of the church and contains the historic church bell and weather vane. When this edifice was dedicated during the 125th celebration, the bell was rung by Emile Baitinger, at that time in his late 80s. Baitinger had lived across the road from the church all of his life and had been the bell ringer for most of it. He told how, until recent years, the bell was tolled the number of years of a person’s life when a church member died. He said he put kitchen matches in his pocket before going to toll the bell. Then he dropped one match on the floor after each ten tolls so he would not lose count. Baitinger, nearing 100 years, now resides at Thornapple Manor. Another 10 years has rolled by, the con­ gregation has bought another organ, will soon install a new furnace, and has made other im­ provements in both the church and the par­ sonage during those recent years. The Rev. Alan Sellman is now the pastor. This bell tower facsimile was built in 1981 to house the church’s historic bell and weathervane. Lake Odessa News: Brian Rise of Lake Odessa has been elected to the Church of the Brethren General Board at the denomination’s recent annual con­ ference in Portland, Ore. The 25-member board administers mission and service pro­ grams across the United States and abroad. Board headquarters are in Elgin, III. He at­ tends the Sunfield congregation of the denomination and is a Lakewood teacher. Mrs. Reine Peacock and her sisters, Sr. Magdalene Conway from Wright and Sr. William Mary Conway from New Orleans, hosted a golden anniversary celebration for their sister, Sr. Carmella Conway of Ulby, Mich. The celebration took place on Sunday, July 28, with a noon mass at St. Edward’s Church with Father James Bozung officiating. A dinner in St. Edward’s Hall followed the mass. To help celebrate the special occasion were Dominican Sisters from Marywood in Grand Rapids, along with family members from Wisconsin, Ohio, Grand Blanc, Highland, Otsego, DeWitt, Hastings, Kalamazoo, Hickory Corners, Fremont, Freeland; Allegan, Portland, Ionia, Westphalia, Clarksville, Mt. Pleasant, Eaton Rapids, Woodland and Lake Odessa. A recep­ tion followed the dinner. Bret and Stephanie Senters and children Joel and Ashley have been here visiting relatives and friends from their home in Syracuse, N.Y. Joel, who has undergone Fish for Pond stocking DELIVERIES WILL BE... Tuesday, August 13 • 2 to 5 PJS. 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This time it will be an 01' Time Gospel Sing with part of the program a Sing-A-Long with some familiar and some not-so-familiar songs. Refreshments will be served by Friends of the Library. Bob’s pro­ grams of music have been well attended in the pa*t. This is open to anyone. The program will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10. Newborn infants include the daughter who arrived at the home of Steven and Jacquie Decker of Rockford, the daughter of Joey and Jan Jackson of Kentucky and Ryan, the son of Brent Laidler and wife of Lafayette, Ind. Grandparents are, in order, Orville and Virginia Decker; Bob and Marian Durkee; and the Rev. Keith and Judy Laidler. Gene (Wilson) Gibson, Physical Therapist Assis­ tant, First Shift, has been selected by the Employee Committee to be Employee of the Month for August, 1991. Gene came to work In the Rehabilitation Services Department in May. 1989, as a Physical Therapist Assistant. In this position. Gene assists and conducts physical therapy treatment programs under the guidance of the Registered Physical Therapists to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part. She also helps patients to reach the maximum level of function and assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. A P.T.A. must maintain open communication with the R.P.T. regarding the patient’s performance and progress. It Is also important to thoroughly document the patient’s treatments, changes in status, and response to treatment for the R.P.T,, the referring physician, and to comply with requirements for insurance reimbursement Gene is assigned to work with inpatients requiring physical therapy, often following surgery or injury These patients are frequently in great pain, and understandably reluctant to participate in their treatment programs, even though the goals are intended to help them improve. Gene demonstrates great compassion and patience for these patients, and her easy going nature and good sense of humor help them to relax and gain the most benefit from their treatments. She participates in patient and family education regarding carryover of treatment and discharge planning Gene is also very cooperative with the nursing staff, and always helpful to them in assisting ' with and communicating about the inpatients. For these fine qualities, her loyalty and dedication to the patients, her profession, and to Pennock Hospital, Gen? has i earned the honor and distinction of this award Congratulations^Gene! MOLES WARTS Laser Surgery ...is one of the most safe and effective means of removal. If you have a mole that you have been questioning, call the Born Clinic. They have 13 years of experience in LASER SURGERY. Remove skin growths before they become malignant. Preventive Health Care Clinic 2687 44th Sc. S.E. (br>t east of Breton) ‘Grand Rapids, Mi. 4950^ (616) 455-3550 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 8, 1991 — Page 9 Woodland News by Catherine Lucas Does father wish right to die? Dear Ann Landers: My two sisters and 1 are not speaking to each other at this time. For my father’s sake, please talk some sense into them. Daddy is 91 years old. He is senile, has not recognized anyone in the family in more than a year, and has been refusing food for two months. His doctor wants to feed him through a tube. He says if Daddy doesn’t get some protein, he will eventually starve to death. My sisters insist that tube feeding is a type of life support and that Daddy would not want it. My hunch is that they are in a hurry for him to die before his entire estate is spent on medical treatment. Daddy worked hard all his life to see that his daughters had the best of everything. He never had a vacation in 30 years. It tears me up to see them trying to do this to him. The doctor who delivered all three of us is so disgusted that he has told us to find another doctor. He said he couldn’t stand by and watch this man be deliberately starved. I have an ill husband and can't take care of Daddy myself. I don’t want to prolong his suf­ fering, but I don’t believe we have the right to starve him. Tube feeding is not life support, is it? God will take Daddy in his own time. Please help, Ann. I think my sisters will listen to you. — No Name or City, Just a Heart­ broken Daughter. Dear No City: It is not my place to make this decision for you. However, here are a few points you may want to consider. Tube feeding is indeed life support. Your father may be expressing his wish to die by refusing to eat. He is 91 years old and you Calf with two heads born in Woodland might not be doing him a favor by prolonging his life. Instruct the doctor to give your father as much medication as necessary to keep him comfortable. My condolences to all of you. Don’t stop a funny story Dear Ann Landers: You and I have been having morning coffee together for more years than I am going to admit. I usually agree with the advice you give, however, you really blew it a few weeks ago. Someone asked what to do when a person starts to tell a funny story and says, "Stop me if you’ve heard this before.” You said, “If you’ve heard it — stop him." I don’t agree. Some funny stories are classics, like popular songs. You wouldn’t refuse to listen to Bing Crosby sing “White Christmas" because you’d heard it once, would you? Most people have a sense of humor but it has to be developed and fine­ tuned. It takes a lot of courage for people to FFNAN-CIAL furnished by... Mark D. Christensen of Edward D. Jones & Co. Institute praises money fund rule Since the highly publicized savings and loan financial debacle, investors have become more skeptical about how safe their "safe" money really is. It’s not surprising that money market funds have also come under close government scrutiny as a result. Today there arc approximately 590 money market mutual funds with record assets of more than $458 billion. The number of shareholder accounts is at an all-time high of 20.9 million. Money market mutual funds have tradi­ tionally been considered a safe haven for in­ vestors’ money, and the Securities and Ex­ change Commission (SEC) hopes to retain that level of safety by Itigfrer regulatory standards of quality on the funds. "Raising the quality standards for commer­ cial paper held by money market funds is en­ tirely appropriate and welcome," says David Silver, president of the mutual funds in­ dustry's trade organization, the Investment Company Institute. In fact, the ICI has urged the SEC to hold additional safeguards for money market investors. Under the new SEC rules, money market funds are required to hold only the highest grade of commercial paper, such as A-1 or P-1. No more than 5 percent of the portfolio can be held in second tier paper, such A-2 or P-2. Many funds have always voluntarily im­ posed similar standards on their portfolios. Some have even restricted their portfolios en­ tirely to government-guaranteed or government-backed securities. The new SEC rules simply tighten restrictions on those few funds that rely on lower quality securities to increase the hind’s yield. Other changes in SEC regulations include restricting the portion of a hind's total assets invested in the securities of a single issuer to 5 percent and reducing the maximum allowable average maturity of a fund’s portfolio from 120 to 90 days. The ICI pointed out, however, that the current average maturity of money market funds at the beginning of 1990 was on­ ly 41 days, far shorter than required by the new regulations. Although money market mutual funds are not insured or their yields guaranteed, they are considered by many to be among the safest investment available. Their record of safety can be attributed to the short maturity, broad diversification and high quality standards set by the funds. A typical money market fund in­ vests in a variety of Treasury bills, U.S. Government agency obligations, certificates of deposit, banker’s acceptances and unsecured, short-term corporate notes known as commercial paper. The new SEC rules should add additional safety to an already secure investment. More importantly, they discourage funds from reducing the quality of their portfolios to gain a competitive yield advantage to lure new investors. — STOCKS — The following prices are close of business last Reported changes are from ious week. Company Close AT&T 39’/. Ameritech 61V. 51V. Anheuser-Busch Chrysler 13’/. Clark Equipment 25’/. CMS Energy 21V. Coca Cola 63s/. Dow Chemical 55s/. Exxon 59s/. Family Dollar 26s/. Ford 32s/. General Motors 40s/. Great Lakes Bancorp 11 Hastings Mfg. 41s/. IBM 100s/. JCPenney 50 Johnson & Johnson 92’/. Kmart 46’/. Kellogg Company 106s/. McDonald's 32 Sears 41'/. Southeast Mich. Gas 16’/. Spartan Motors 18s/. Upjohn 45s/. Gold $357.00 Silver $3.97 Dow Jones 3027.28 Volume 175,000,000 from the Tuesday. the prev­ Change — +’/. —s/. -s/. -’/. + 4’/. — + ’/• +s/. -’/. +’/. —’/. -1’/. + 1’/. + 1s/. —1 + 1’/. —1 + ’/> +'/. + 1’/. + 1’/. -$5.75 —.10 + 10.96 Income Taxes tell their first story. Please don’t rain on their parade. Another thing, it’s fu" 10 hear someone else'sversionofanoldclassic. Hemayhavea new twist, a different approach or maybe he dressed it up a bit. And there’s always the out­ side chance that the joke isn't the one you thought it was going to be! Good story-telling is an an that takes prac­ tice. so give the guy a chance to do his homework. If you’ve heard it before - so what? Listen anyway, pat him on the back, tell him it’s a great story, and send him on his way proud of himself. — The Philosophical Pharmacist from S.D. Dear Phil: You sound like a wonderful per­ son. Your warmhearted approach reminded me of another "Philosophical Pharmacist from South Dakota’’ — Set- Hubert Hum­ phrey He was a dear friend and one of the best. Do not permit overnight visits Dear Ann Landers: As a child and teenager, I was sexually molested by my father. When he came to my room at night, I pretended to be asleep. I was so afraid of him I couldn't tell anybody for fear of what he might do. My mother knew, but she wasn’t strong enough to confront him either. We just didn’t talk about it. Two days after I graduated from high school, I moved out. At that time, I despised my father. I am an adult now and have worked through my anger. We live in the same town and I have a better relationship with my parents than I ever thought possible. Now, my problem: I have two daughters. They love to stay overnight at Grandma and Grandpa’s house. They are get­ ting older and I am becoming worried. I don’t let the girls stay overnight nearly as often as they would like, nor as often as they are in­ vited. f’ve said “no” a lot this last year and the girls haven’t complained. I think they have lost interest and prefer slumber parties with their girlfriends, which is just fine with me. I don’t want to withhold the children from my parents. They all love each other so much. But I don’t want my father to touch them. Of course my husband doesn’t know about any of this. He gets along well with my parents. If he knew, it would be the end of the relationship. Is it safe to assungthat my father has changed after 30 yeifrs? Should ! confront him? Should I talk to ,my mother about it? Should I be vague about the reasons if my parents become persistent and simply say no to all overnight visits? I mist you. — An Uneasy Mother. Dear Uneasy: Do NOT permit your daughters to spend the night under the same roof with your father under any cir­ cumstances. I fail to undeistand why you took such a risk when they were younger. Since your mother did nothing to protect you, it’s safe to assume that she wouldn’t protect them either. I find it quite remarkable that you have such a loving relationship with your parents. My hat is off to your therapist. If your parents should become persistent in their requests that the girls sleep over, it would be perfectly al! right to spell out for them the reason you will not permit it. Once you give them chapter and verse, I assure you, they will stop asking. Dear Ann Landers: This is in response to "N.J. Reader and Carrier” who outlined the negatives of being a newspaper delivery per­ son. I’d like to tell you about the way we do it, which eliminates a lot of problems. Subscribers to The Newtwon Kansan pay the newspaper office in advance and a local "paper boy" or “paper girl” picks up the papers at a drop-off point and delivers them. The Wichita newspaper has the same system. When this system is used, the carriers are spared the job of going around to collect and they are assured that every paper they deliver will be paid for. I don’t understand why every newspaper in the country doesn’t use this delivery system. Maybe you can suggest it the next time so­ meone writes to complain. — M.L., Newton, Kan. Dear M.L.: Thanks for enlightening me. What you have described sounds so totally sensible that I, like you, cannot understand why all newspapers aren’t delivered this way Perhaps some subscribers would prefer not to pay for their papers in advance, but if the system were implemented, they would have no choice. COPYRIGHT 1991 DICATE. INC. CREATORS SYN­ Angle Stowell, with the two-headed calf born on Stowell farm Sunday afternoon. The big news in Woodland this week is the birth of a two-headed heifer Holstein calf at the Stowell Brothers Dairy Farm Sunday afternoon. It took five men to deliver the animal: the vet. Dr. Al Eavey of Clark and Seidl Veterinary Hospital; Russell and Perry Stowell; and Dick and Bob King. The birth occurred between 4:30 and 5 p.m. Things have been hopping at the farm ever since. The birth has been announced on most of the west Michigan radio and TV stations, as well as on national newscasts. Margaret Stowell said Monday morning that they had received calls from Detroit. Jacksonville, Miss., and Tulsa, Okla, by 8:30 a.m. Channel 13 sent a crew to the farm Monday morning. Radio station KLQ of Grand Rapids broadcast from the farm Monday afternoon. It is not known yet whether the infant will survive. Dr. Eavey said this was his first two­ headed animal, but he has only been practic­ ing three years. Many much older and more experienced vets have never had this experience. Dorothy Schaibly will sponsor a summer Good News Club called a "Five-Day Club" in Woodland next week. The club, open to children of all ages, will meet in the Woodland village park pavilion at 2:30 p.m. each day, Aug. 12 through Aug. 16 unless it rains. In case of rain, the club will be held in the village meeting room on North Main Street. This club will include a Bible story, a mis­ sionary story, singing of religious songs and memorizing a Bible verse each day, taught by a trained teenager. Three other dubs will meet in Lake Odessa the same week. They will be "back yard clubs" and will meet at the homes of Sue Bailiff, Pat Bordner and Janet Thomas. George and Dorothy Schaibly enjoyed a reunion of Dorothy’s family, the Decker family, at the Alfred Decker home and pond on Thomapple Lake Road near Nashville Sunday afternoon. There were nearly 70 peo­ ple at the reunion, which was the first held by this family in many years. The little children enjoyed row boat rides, the older children played volleyball and the adults visited and took lots of pictures. The ladies of Kilpatrick held their bi­ monthly birthday luncheon at a restaurant in Lake Odessa last Thursday. July and August birthdays were celebrated. Sheila Carter, Evelyn Goodrich, Boonie Norton and her sister, Hildred Chase, Lucille Brown, Lillian Vandecar, Barbara Dalton and Frieda Cox at­ tended the luncheon. Lakewood United Methodist Church Keenagers enjoyed the Ray Green cabin on Lake Michigan near Shelby last Tuesday. There were 20 members and two guests, Fer­ ris and Eloise Lathrop, who spent the day beach combing, dune climbing, and visiting. The group from Lakewood Methodist stop­ ped at a restaurant in Grand Rapids for breakfast on the way to the cabin and ran into the Lathrops, who were former residents of Lake Odessa and now live in Florida. They invited them to join them for the day. A potluck meal was enjoyed at noon. Shihomi Takeuchi returned to her home in Okasaki, Japan, last month. She had spent a year with the Ron and Ellyn Coppess family and graduated from Lakewood High Schoo) while she was there. Trent and Michelle Slater came home from Fort Riley, Kansas, last Thursday for a few days. They visited with their parents and grandparents. Fred and Gretchen Slater are Trent’s parents; Victor and Cindy Goddard of Middleville are Michelle’s. The young couple stayed at the home of Trent’s paternal grand­ parents, Forrest and Esther Slater in Lake Odessa, and visited his maternal grand­ parents, Frank and Doreen Cronk on Jordan Road in Woodland Township. The young Slaters purchased a new red pickup while they were in Michigan and left Sunday a.m. to drive it back to Kansas where he is stationed with the U.S. Army. Mardelle Bates has recovered from her re­ cent surgery enough that she could attend church Sunday. New books at the Woodland Library are “A Time For Silence” by Pillippa Carr, “Chameleon” by William Kienzle, “The Other Side of Love" by Jacqueline Briskin, "The Wingless Bird" by Catherine Cookson, and “Woman Without a Past” by Phyllis Whitney. The library basement was further cleaned last week by Vem Newton. A great many books have been removed from the shelves and taken to th* Lions Den, where they will be sold the Saturday before Labor Day, Aug. 31. Books not sold will be donated to prisons or hospitals. When some more shelves have been check­ ed for obsolete books, the entry hall and front two rooms ef the library will be painted. It is hoped this will be done in August so that some high school students who use the library can help. If anyone wishes to help with the library renovation, they can call Cathy Lucas, Harold Stannard or Douglas MacKenzie. Ginny Wilson will sing at Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday evening, Aug. 25. at 7 p.m. Wilson lives in Charlotte. She has been singing and playing gospel music since she was 9 yean old. She has had several years of vocal and piano training and has attended the Stamps-Baxter School of Gospel Music, is an annual student at the Christian Music Con­ ference and is a member of the Michigan Gospel Music Association. The public is welcome and a free-will offering will be taken. NEWS NEWS Everyweek off your local community, appears In the Banner Call to... Subscribe 948-8051 f PREMIUM CUSTOM DENTURES COMPLETE DENTURE IMMEDIATE DENTURE UPF ER DENTURE At. H&R BLOCK* PARTIAL DENTURE Stack Insurance Agency, Inc. 128 W. 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Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 e.o.e. ‘695 <425 ‘395 ‘425 •All teeth and materials used meet the high standards set by the American Dental Ass n. ’Our on premises lab provides individual & efficient service. (616) 455-0810 *l.O. Himebaugh DDS •D.D. White DDS *G. Mancewicr DDS 2330 44th St., S.E., Grand Rapids �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 8, 1991 The Outdoor fl| Outlook... by— Steve Hayes Explosive topwater action happens often in August Once August apepars on the calendar, most outdoor enthusiasts begin shifting their thoughts and preparations toward the upcom­ ing hunting season. Though the small game opener looms on the horizon, and archery deer season lurks around the comer, some fantastic fishing can still be enjoyed on local waters. During June and July, the peak of summer angling activity, productive waters usually receive a great deal of fishing pressure. It seems that desirable hotspots always have a fisherman or two parked over them, especial­ ly when it happens to be a favorite location that supposedly no one else knew anything about. During August, though, the lakes seem a little quieter, a little less crowded, and much more peaceful. If all of this isn’t enough reason to head for the lake, the excellent fishing opportunities should be. It’s at this time of year when top­ water bass fishing is often at its best. Perhaps the wanner daytime temperatures throughout the summer gradually pushed these fish into deep water sanctuaries while the cooler evening temperatures (especially during August) drop the water temperature of the shallows just enough to lure them back to feed on schools of bait fish and hordes of in­ sects often found there. Bass are warm water fish anyway. Some of them will hide under heavy weedy cover even when it’s the hottest. Perhaps there’s another explanation as well. For whatever reason, fishermen who are will­ ing to log a few hours at dawn and dusk among a handful of hungry mosquitoes are likely to experience some explosive topwater fishing excitement. Popular topwater baits include hula poppers and jitterbugs, which are marketed by Fred Arbogast Company, as well as the “Zara Spook,” a torpedo-shaped lure sold by Heddon. These are just a few of the dozens flooding the industry today. They generally perform best when fished in open or semi-open water. Fish them slowly with sudden twitches and jerks followed by pauses of various duration. On occasion, a bass will gently grab the lure while they'll at­ tack it savagely the next. Bass are much more aggressive and ferocious than many anglers are led to believe. I know of at least one hen mallard who lost her ducklings to a few brutal luriker largemouths. Buzz baits can also be highly effective. They should be retrieved at relatively high speeds to keep them sputtering along the surface. When fishing weed-choked pockets of cover, these lures are likely to snag quite easi­ ly. Weedless lures such as the snagproof brand work well in these situations. Their hooks ride upward and against th soft, hallow body, preventing them from grabbing reeds and lilly pads as easily as other lure types. Topwater fishing may or may not yield a stringer full of lunker largemouth. At times it’s highly productive, but at other times it seems as if all of the fish disappeared. Give it a try. The memory of a lunker blasting out of the water after attacking your topwater bait is one you won’t soon forget. This column, written by Steve Hayes of Bob’s Gun and Tackle, appears periodically in the Banner.) [ Sports | Golf Results Hastings Country Club Men's Monday Night Golf League -BLUE DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 8-5... B. Wionum 45-4; J. .Tugg 47- 2; J. Colemon 52-4; D. O'Connor 44-4; J. Ken­ nedy 51-4; L. Kornsodt 49-4; R. Newton 56-0; T. Dunham 54-2; A. Johnson 57-0; W. Nitz 54-0— T. Dunham 54-0: W. Nitz 54-0; A. Johnson 49-4; G. Gahan 47-4; H. Bottcher 55-4; E. Mathews 50-3; J. Kennedy 51-4; D. Jarman 56-0; G. Cove 48-0: J. Ketchum 46-0; T. Sutherland 55-1; D. Goodyear 61-0. STANDINGS...D. O’Connor 51; J. Jacobs 50; E. Mathews 45; J. Rugg 42; 8. Wiersum 42; J. Col­ eman 34; T. Sutherland 28; A. Johnson 28; G. Cove 27; D. Jarman 25; J. Kennedy 24; T. Dunham 24; D. Goodyear 24; H. Bottcher 23; L. Kornsodt 22; B. Cook 20; W. Nitz 18; R. Newton 16; G. Gahan 14; J. Ketchum 7. PAIRING FOR 8-12 FRONT NINE... A. Johnson vs. 8. Cook; G. Gahan vs. T. Sutherland; E. Mathews vs. R. Newton; L. Kornsodt vs. J. Rugg; D. Goodyear vs. J. Ketchum; T. Dunham vs. G. Cove; H. Bottcher vs. D. O’Connor; J. Jacobs vs. B. Wlersum; D. Jarman vs. W. Nitz. -GOLD DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 8-5... D. Bowers 42-4; J. Walsh 46-4; B. losty 43-4; L. Lang 40-4; J. Walker 50-0: G. Holman 43-0; J. Fisher 40-0; 8. Miller 44-0; J. Wicker 44-4; D. Loranger 41-4; J. Hoke 49-4; J. Panfil 41-4; G. Holman 43-0; D. Bowers 41-0; H. Wattles 46-0; G. Ironside 40^0. STANDINGS... I. Lang 46; D. Loranger 42; A. Francik 35; R. Miller 35; B. Miller 34; J. Walsh 34; J. Hoke 31; 8. losty 30; 8. Vanderveen 30: 8. Stock 29; G. Holman 25; J. Fisher 24; G. Hamaty 22; J. Panfil 22; J. Wicker 22; D. Bowers 21; J. Walker 19; G. Ironside 17; D. Foster 16; H. Wattles 14. PAIRING FOR 8-12 BACK NINE...R. Miller vs. B. Stock; J. Fisher vs. B. Miller; D. Foster vs. G. Holman; L. Lang vs. J. Walker; J. Panfil vs. B. Vanderveen; J. Wicker vs. J. Walsh: D. loranger vs. B. losty; A. Francik vs. J. Hoke; G. Ironsldo vs. D. Bowers; G. Hamaty vs. H. Wattles. -MDDtVISIONMATCH RESULTS 8-5...D. Garrett 49-4; L. Perry 414; P. Hllson 68-4; P. Siegel 63-4; G. Powers 49-3; P. Lublenleckl 52-4; G. Crothers 59-0; J. Hopkins 54-0; Cooklln.-’Memb Dropped 49-0; Memb Never Assigned 36 0 G Bauer 551; D Jacobs 640 M. Pearton 62-4. C. Morey 53-4; G. Bauer 52-4; G. Poors 49-4, B. Youngs 46-4; D. Holl 48- 4; P. Hllson 68-0; R. Stanley 50-0; Cooklln/Momb Dropped 49-0; P. Milton 68 0. Memb Nover Assigned 36-0; Cooklln/Momb Dropped 49-0. STANDINGS.. P. Lublonlocki 45. I. Perry 41; H. Burke 40: G. Powers 40: G. Crothers 40; D. Hall 38; C. Morey 37; G. Bauer 35; B. Youngs 33; D. Jacobs 33; J. Hopkins 31; M. Pearson 31; G. Etter 28; G. Lawrence 24; G. Stanley 24; D. Garrett 24; P. Siegel 20; P. Hilton 6; Memb Never Assigned 4; Cookllng/Memb Dropped 2. PAIRING FOR 6-12 FRONT NINE...Cookllng/Memb Dropped vs. H. Burke; L. Perry vs. P. Lubieniecki; G. Lawrence vs. G. Crothers: 0. Jacobs vs. P. Siegel; B. Youngs vs. R. Stanley; D. Garrett vs. M. Pearson; C. Morey vs. J. Hopkins; P. Hilton vs. G. Bauer; G. Etter vs. Memb Never Assigned; D. Hall vs. G. Powers. -SILVER DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 8-5...R. Stoddard 43-4; G. Pratt 40-4; T. Harding 41-4; L. Englehart 47-3; D. Beduhn 47-4; J. Hubert 45-4; G. Begg 45-4; D. Welton 46-0; D. Gauss 48-0; J. Plank 48-0; D. Gauss 48-1; P. Mogg 46-0: G. Begg 42-0; J. Plonk 48-0; D. Bradford 39-4; G. Pratt 40-4; J. Laubaugh 40-4; L. Englehart 47-4; D. Gauss 50-4; P. Loftus 40-4; R. Dawe 45-0; T. Krull 44-0; M. Miller 50-0; D. Brower 45-0; J. Plank 48-0; T. Cleveland 47-0. STANDINGS...G. Pratt 40; M. Miller 36; J. Laubaugh 34; P. Mogg 33; L. Englehart 33; R. Dawe 31; J. Plank 31; T. Harding 29; G. Begg 28; P. Loftus 28; J. Hubert 27; R. Stoddard 27; D. Brower 26: T. Krul 25; T. Cleveland 24; D. Brad­ ford 24; D. Beduhn 23; D. Gauss 0: C. Guy 18; D. Welton II. PAIRING FOR 8-12 BACK NINE...R. Stoddard vs. M. Miller; J. Laubaugh vs. R. Dawe; D. Beduhn vs. D. Gauss; G. Begg vs. G. Pratt; D. Bradford vs. T. Hording; T. Krul vs. L. Englehart; C. Guy vs. T. Cleveland: J. Hubert vs. J. Plank; D. Welton vs. P. Loftus. -WHITE DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 8-5...R. McMillan 43-3; D. King 43-4; C. Cruttenden 43-4; J. Toburen 48-4; R. Teegardln 48-3; S. Spencer 58-4; D. Hoekstra 49-1; T. Alderson 53-0; G. E. Brown 55-0; R. Wilcox 50-0; J. Schnockenberg 51-1; L. Hensley 63-0: D. King 43-4; C. Cruttenden 40-4; N. Gardner 43-4; T. Drumm 38-4; T. Drumm 38-4; S. Spencer 48-4; T. Alderson 53-4; D. Baum 47-0: L. Hensley 57-0; B. Masse 47-0: D. Baum 47-0; D. Hoekstra 48-0; G.E. Brown 55-0. STANDINGS...C. Cruttenden 42: R. McMillon 36; 0. King 35; M. Dimond 34; R. Wilcox 34; J. Schnockenberg 31; S. Spencer 28: N. Gardner 28; D. Hoekstra 27; J. Toburen 27; L. Hensley 26; F. Markle 26; R. Teegardln 25; T. Drumr- 25; J, Northouse 25; D, Baum 24; 8, Mam 23; G. E. Brown 21; O. H. Brown 20; T. Alderson 15. PA.RING FOR 8-12 FRONT NINE.. D. King vs. R. Teegardln; C. Cruttenden vs. S. Spencer; F. M>kle vs. G. H. Brr>wn; I. Hensley vs. D. Hoekstra; J. Schnockenberg vs. B. Masse; J. Northouse vs R. rvi’rcox; N. Gardner vs. G. E. Brown; J. Toburen vs. T. Drumm; M. Dimond vs. R. McM'ilon; T. Alderson vs. D. Baum. HYAA football clinic/signup set The Hastings Youth Athletic Association will hold its 12th annual clinic and signup Saturday, Aug. 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. behind the junior high school. Three teams will be comprised of boys in the fifth and sixth grade, seventh grade and eighth grade. Hastings is joining the South Central Junior Football Conference, which also is made up of Marshall. Battle Creek, Lakeview, Harper Creek, Pennfield and Bellevue. Boys should come in gym shorts, T-shirts and tennis shoes. There is a S10 fee. Interested coaches and assistants also should attend or call Neil Wilder at 948-2192. Advertise Garage Sales in the Banner! Athletic trainers a lot like police officers, firefighters by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor They are alot like firefighters and police officers. You pray that you’ll never need their ser­ vices. but it sure is good to know that they’re around when emergencies arise. They very often blend in on the sidelines of your favorite local sporting event, with assis­ tant coaches, team managers and photographers. Many times they will stand there patiently, enjoying the action, like any other fan. But when someone on the field is injured, they become highly visible. They shoot like a rocket to the fallen player. Then they go to work. They are athletic trainers, and they specialize in sports-related injuries and train­ ing. One such trainer is Dee Lowell. A.T.C., of Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She has been a fixture at Barry County sports events since 1986. the year she was certified as an athletic trainer. While she is the first to admit that her occupation is at times pressure-packed and hectic, Lowell finds it a very rewarding career. “I’ve always liked sports, but I was never coordinated enough to participate," Lowell said. “But I always wanted to be a part of the team atmosphere and to enjoy the athletics first hand." Lowell, a 1982 Hastings High School graduate, said that coming from a family with a background in health fields may have also played a hand in her career decisions. Her grandmother was a nurse at Pennock before retiring and her mother currently serves in the same capacity. “I like being around the coaches and athletes bacausc of their values,” she said. "I enjoy helping people— to coin an army phrase— “be the best that they can be,” but only when that’s what they want.” Lowell also likes to meet different people, although a recent development in her career will limit her ability to do that. Lakewood High School has contracted her services for the upcoming school year, through Pennock Hospital. The school has built a state-of-the-art train­ ing room, complete with a whirlpool, an ice machine, two treatment tables, and a pair of taping tables. Lowell will supervise a group of six student assistants. Recently hired Mari Beth Boeke will work most of the other spor­ ting events in the county. Just like everything else, technology has changed the face of the sports medicine field. High school sports to start next week The excitement of high school sports begins to build momentum for a new season Aug. 12, when more than 100,000 boys and girls statewide begin practice for the eight fall ac­ tivities sponsored by the Michigan High School Athletic Association. The football calendar is a week longer this year, with schools having the option to play nine games over a 10-week period. Schools that begin practice Aug. 12 can play their first game on Aug. 30, but would then have an open date during the season. Twenty-five var­ sity games will take place on the first allowable weekend of play. “Schools will have the option for an extra week of practice if they wish to play their first game on Sept. 6. perhaps affording themselves more gradual conditioning and an additional scrimmage opportunity," said MHSAA Executive Director John E. “Jack” Roberts. “Regardless of when the first prac­ tice takes place, schools will still have to con­ duct three days of drills without pads before contact can bsgin and they must have 14 days of practice before the first game." Football is the only sport in the fall which requires practice minimums prior to the com­ petition. All other activities can engage in competition as soon as member schools deter­ mine their teams are ready. Thanksgiving weekend is at late as it can be in 1991, with the MHSAA football finals in the Pontiac Silverdome Nov. 29-30. Fall tour­ nament competition begins in mid-October with activity in boys golf, girls tennis and cross country, and concludes with the girls’ basketball finals in Battle Creek Dec. 6-7. Here is a complete list of fall championship dates: Girls Basketball - Districts. Nov. 18-23; Regionals. Nov. 25-27; Finals, Dec. 6-7. Cross Country - UP. Finals. Oct. 19; L.P. Regional*. Oct. 26; L.P. Finals. Nov. 2. Football • PreRcgionals. Nov. 8-9; Regionals. Nov. 15-16; Semifinals. Nov. 23; Finals. Nov. 29-30, L.P. Boys Golf - Regionals. Oct. 11-12; Finals. Oct 19. Boys Soccer • Districts, Oct. 21-26; Regionals. Oct. 28-Nov. 2; Finals. Nov. 6, 9. L.P. Girls Swimming and Diving - Diving Quals ■ Nov. 19; Finals. Nov. 22-23. Girls Tennis - U.P, Finals, Oct. 4; L.P. Regionals. Oct. 11-12; L.P. Finals, Oct. 18-19. ADVERTISE This Week in...The HASTINGS BANNER Call us at...948-8051 and have an advertising representative assist you with your message. Dee Lowell, one of Pennock Hospital’s athletic trainers, works with a on a wrestler's leg cramp. Lowell has been contracted by Lakewood High School, through Pennock, to head a training room there for the 1991-92 school year. Lowell, who is currently working on her masters degree at Western Michigan Univer­ sity in Kalamazoo, said the field is becoming increasingly specialized. “It has become more and more func­ tional,” she said. “If a quarterback gets in­ jured, you work with him so that he can be a quarterback again, not just another athlete. It’s very functional and specific.” Many people may errantly think athletic trainers arc people who know first aid. Lowell, for instance, recieved a B.S. in Athletic Training from Central Michigan University, then notched 1,000 hours of prac­ tical, hands-on experience prior to certification. The Michigan Athletic Trainers Society breaks an athletic trainer’s expertise down in­ to three basic categories: 1. Preventive medicine— including the establishment of conditioning programs, pro­ per fitting of equipment, nutritional counciling, pad making and taping practices and educational programs for athletes, parents and coaches. management, proper immobilization techni­ ques, injury evaluation and other first aid measures. 3. Rehabilitation— designing conditioning programs to return injured athletes to active participation and the knowledge of specific criteria to determine when an athlete is able to return. While most of her work involves athletes, Lowell said that many other people need to remember not to try to outdo themselves with their exercise program. “People have to consider a goal for their exercise programs,” Lowell said. “If they want to look like Arnold Schwarzcnagger, then they will be disappointed. Not everyone can look like Arnold. “But if they want to lose some weight or just to try to be healthy, then they can do it, as long as they don’t try to overcome what the good Lord gave them." Pennock has a fitness room available to the general public, for a fee. Lowell recommends meeting with the hospitals's exercise physiologist to develop the proper program. 2. Emergency medical care— CPR-airway (SOFTBALL RESULTS: ) Hastings Men’s Slo Pitch Standings Black Division W-L Larry Poll Realty........................................ 13-2 Sniders......................................................... 12-2 County Classics..........................................12-3 Century Cellunet......................................... 7-7 Blarney Stone...............................................5-8 Flexfab....................................................... 4-10 Hast. Mutual...............................................3-11 E.W. Bliss.................................................. 1-12 Red Division Swamp Fox................................................13-2 Diamond Club............................................12-3 Metallibatters.............................................. 11-4 Hast. Sanitary...............................................6-7 Art Meade Auto............................................ 5-8 Brians Painting............................................. 5-9 Hastings Club............................................. 3-12 Saber Mfg................................................... 1-13 Thursday, Aug. 8 - 6:30, Diam. CL vs. Brians; 7:30, Art Meade vs. Sanitary; 8:30, Mutual vs. Classics. Friday, Aug. 9 - 6:15, Blarney Stone vs.' Bliss; 7:15, Flexfab vs. Poll; 8:15, Flexfab vs. Poll; 9:15, Cellunet vs. Sniders. Last Weeks Results Swamp Fox 7, Metallibatters 7; Metallibatters 23, Art Meade 2; Art Meade 9. Saber 7; Poll Realy 11, Blarney Stone 3; Diamond Club 16, Sanitary 5; Diamond Club 11, Sniders 7; Classics 10, Cellunet 9; Mutual 14, Flexfab 10; Hast. Club 10, Brians 0. H.R. Derby Bob Madden, Sniders 12; Dick Robinson. Swamp Fox, 7; Bill Robbins, Swamp Fox, 7; Brad Daniels, Sniders 6; Tad Lubitz, Blarney Stone, 5; Dan Miller, Larry Poll Realty, 5. Summerfest tennis tourney scheduled for Aug. 23-25 The 1991 Hastings Summerfest Open Ten­ nis Tournament will be held Aug. 23-25 at the courts at Fish Hatchery and Johnson parks. The divisions and starting times will be as follows: — Men’s singles, 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23. — Boys’ 18 and under singles, 6 p.m. Aug. 23. — Boys’ 14 and under singles, 6 p.m. Aug. 23. — Women’s singles, 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24. — Girls’ 18 and under singles, 8 a.m. Aug. 24. — Girls' 14 and under singles, 8 a.m. Aug. 24. — Men’s doubles. 11 a.m. Aug. 24. — Women’s doubles, II a.m. Aug. 24. — Boys’ 18 and under doubles. I p.m. Aug. 24. — Girls’ 18 and under doubles. I p.m. Aug. 24. Trophies will be awarded to champions, runners-up and consolation winners. All mat­ ches will be best two of three sets and USTA rules wili apply. Each entry will be guaranteed at least two matches. Each player may enter only two divisions. Entry deadline is 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21. Entries may be made at Timber Trails Energies Inc., Ill W. State St., or mailed to the Hastings Junior Tennis Association, 3890 S. Chariton Park Road, Hastings, 49058. Tournament directors are Tom Freridge and Don Myers. Entry fees will be $12 for adult singles, $15 per adult doubles team. $8 for each Junior singles player and $8 per team for junior doubles. Checks may be made out to the Hasting* Junior Tennis Association. For more information, call 945-4205. Give the gift of... LOCAL NEWS Give a subscription to The Hastings Banner Your Hometown Newspaper — Call 948-8051 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 8, 1991 — Page 11 Wrens close old funeral home after 54 years to open new chapel by Jeff Kaczmarczyk StiffWriter Farewell to the old. Hello to the new. After more than 54 years of service, the Wren family Saturday closed their funeral chapel on Jefferson Street and opened a new facility on the north side of town. Surrounded by family and friends, David and Kathryn Wren held a "ribbon tying" cer­ emony at their funeral home at 502 S. Jefferson Street Then the Wrens, joined by their children, Dave and Patty, cut a ribbon to open their new facility at the corner of North Broadway and Woodlawn Avenue. Afterwards, the Wrens led visitors on a tour of the 9,000 square-foot building. "We want to make this facility our gift of caring to this community," Wren said. "We accept the challenge to continue to serve the community as best we can." "This facility is in memory of all those we have served, and for all those we will serve," he.said. Opened April 30, 1937 by Charles Leonard, the funeral chapel at 502 S. Jefferson Street has been known as the Leonard Funeral Home, the Leonard-Osgood Funeral Home and the Leonard, Osgood and Wren Funeral Home before the Wren family assumed full control of the business. Sneaking at closing ceremonies on Jefferson Street, the Rev. Willard H. Curtis, pastor emeritus of the Hastings First Presbyterian Church, said Charles Leonard drew 1,278 visitors at his open house in 1937 when he opened the "large and modern" chapel. Most funerals in those days were conducted in the deceased's home. The idea of a separate building to hold a funeral was something of a rarity. "For more than 50 years, this place has been set aside by tears and memories as liter­ ally thousands of Barry County residents passed through here," Curtis said. "The thou­ sands of people who have been served in this place will remember with gratitude this comer of Jefferson and Walnut Street Curtis, who officiated at his first funeral in Hastings mac than 30 years ago, thanked the past funeral directors and owners for their ser­ vice to the community. "We commend them for upholding the best traditions of the past as they move to the new," Curtis said. Speaking at the dedication of the new chapel and offices, the Rev. Michael Anton, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, said the building’s facilities would be a comfort to visitors. "Death can be an ugly reality," Anton said. "At the moment of death, we need all the warmth and caring we can get." Anton said the building would have an im­ pact on the community as well. "We have always measured civilizations by the buildings they've built," Anton said. "You have given to this community, aesthet­ ically, a very large gift" Noting that his congregation used Wren's parking lot and basement meeting rooms for many years when Grace Lutheran Church oc­ cupied a building across the street from the old funeral home, Anton joked that Wren has followed the church to the north side of town. "Welcome to the neighborhood," Anton said. The new Wren Funeral Home has two chapels that seat 100 and 250 people respec­ tively. The building also has a lounge, a family room, a display area, a minister’s room and offices. Wren thanked the builders and contractors all of whom are local residents - for their work on the facility. "To all the people who contributed to this facility, you did a beautiful job. We're proud of you," he said. The Wren family cut the ribbon to open their new funeral chapel and offices at the comer of North Broadway and Woodlawn Avenue. Main chapel In the new facility will accomodate 250 persons or can be divided by particians, for smaller gatherings. WET BASEMENT? Guaranteed' Permanently * Completely Eliminates All Water Leakage Problems Fiberfest...continued from page 1 said. "With the addition of the forum, however, travel time from a motel and between classes becomes a factor." The Kalamazoo Convention and Visitors Bureau, a non-profit organization that promotes' toifrrstfi In- Kaiaihaizoo County, will field calls and inquiries about the Fiberfest and available lodging through an CALL NOW FOR FREE ESTIMATES & LIST OF OUR CUSTOMERS IN YOUR AREA 800 number and include information about the festival in some of their regular mailings. "They'll handle a lot of things on the 800 number that we've been doing on private lines," said Don. "That kind of support is ' rSnyfmportantto us and was critical inour decision when we considered the amount of promotional support we would receive." Ad Rep continued from page 1 saw," said Ommen. "It seems like a really friendly town and a good place to work." While working in Charlotte, Ommen was president of the Chamber of Commerce and chairman of the town's Frontier Days celebration. Ommen said he would like to get involved in Hastings, too. "That’s what I enjoy about this type of work, getting involved in community activities," he said. Ommen and his wife, Cathy, also a Maple Valley graduate, currently live in Charlotte with their two daughters Alaina, 7, and Brielle, 5. B-DRY The Drummonds say they don't what will happen in 1993. "We're sorry we have to do this; but, it's always possible that we’ll move back (to Barry County) if more space becomes available," said Sue. "We had to try this once because there is more building and motel space in Kalamazoo." SYSTEM 9126 East DE Av-Rlchlanrf, Ml 1-800-237-237S — NOTICE — RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF APPEALS NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER WHERE: Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Barry County, Michigan. Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE WHEN: - NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING Baltimore Township Zoning Board of Appeals WHERE: Baltimore Township Hall, 6424 Bedford Road, Hastings WHEN: Tuesday, Aug. 13, 1991, 6:30 p.m. PURPOSE: For consideration of a variance of the area and setback requirements in the Baltimore Township Zoning Ordinance, for property located at 5970 Bird Road (SE comer of the SW Vi of Sec. 11). Interested persons who wish to present their views may do so by attending the above public hearing, or by send>no their written comments to BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP CLERK, 4502 Davidson Road, Hastings, Ml 49058, prior to the public hearing. Teddle Soya, Clerk, Baltimore Township, 945-9304 Wednesday, August 14, 1991 at 7:30 o'clock p.m. PURPOSE: For a variance to use 5 acres at 576 Hammond Road, Hastings, Rutland Charter Township, to permit small animals, i.e. several angora goats, sheep or chickens. Interested persons desiring to present their views /erbally or In writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above time and place. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Phyllis Fuller, Clerk 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 Phone: 616-948-2194 Introducing the Hastings Car Club Cruise In Every Saturday Night ’til Fall • 6 p.m. to ? • Bring Car or Truck and meet us at the Dog ‘N’ Suds Drive-In 11I0W. Green Street Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS AREA SCHOOLS NOTICE OF SCHOOL OPENING 1991-92 School Year Registration Registration for all new elementary students who were not enrolled when school closed in June will be handled in the building the students are to attend. Elementary registration will be Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, August 13,14, and 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon and from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CLASSES for ALL STUDENTS BEGIN on TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 1991 Registration for NEW Middle School and High School students will be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, August 19, 20, 21, and 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon and frrom 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PRIME Office Space FOR LEASE 1,000 Sq. Ft. 1225 State St (Next to McDonald’s) 616-451-4349 or 616-949-7510 Have your auto glass installed right. Incoming freshmen and new students are invited to meet Thursday, August 22 at 1:30 p.m. in the High School lecture hall for an orientation program. On Tuesday, August 27 all students are to report to homerooms at 8:25 a.m. Students should make provisions to purchase hot lunch ($1.25) or carry a sack lunch beginning August 27 under our continued policy of closed campus. MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS All Middle School students will receive an informational letter in the mail listing your homeroom and inviting sixth grade students to an orientation program. If you have not received your letter by August 20, 1991, you should call the Middle School office at 948-4404. On Tuesday, August 27 all Middle School students are to report to their homerooms at 8:30 a.m. Students should make provisions to purchase hot lunch ($1.25) or carry a sack lunch beginning August 27 under our continued policy of closed campus. MOBILE SERVICE AND PICK-UP and DELIVERY HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM’S HOURS (1991-92) Let us handle your insurance work for you, GET IT DONE RIGHT PLEASANTVIEW ELEMENTARY Kindergarten. Grades 1-5.... .7:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. .7:45 am. to 2:00 p.m. CENTRAL. NORTHEASTERN, SOUTHEASTERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Kindergarten8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Grades 1-5........................................ 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. MIDDLE SCHOOL ....................................... 8:30 a.m. to 2:55 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL8:25 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. SALES & SERVICE, INC. 0PC* MendarFridey B-3; 218 N. Jefferson, Hastings Saturday s-iz Central Administration.... Central Elementary Northeastern Elementary. Pleasantview Elementary .948-4400 948-4423 948-4421 758-3361 Bus Information Southeastern Elementary. Senior High..................... Middle School .948-4418 .948-4419 948-4409 948-4404 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 8, 1991 Maple Valley OKs help for 5-year-old Jacob West by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer The Maple Valley Board of Education Monday approved hiring a medical aide to ac­ company Jacob West daily to school when he starts classes at Fuller Street Elementary in September. A serious birth defect resulted in the young lad having a tracheostomy, which in turn necessitates constant availabilty of an oxygen supply and suctioning about once an hour to keep his airway clear. The aide will ride the school bus with Jacob and stay with him in class. Jacob is well known in the greater Maple Valley community because of recent fund­ raisers to help acquire an electronic “Touch­ Talker" for the boy. He now must com­ municate with sign language because the tracheostomy makes his vocal chords ineffective. The board approved hiring Paul Vosburg of Burlington, who has agreed to work in the lower range of a $7 to $12 per hour pay scale, said Supt. Ozzie Parks. The exact figure has not yet been established, but the estimated ex­ penditure for 180 four-hour days for the 1991-92 school year will amount to approx­ imately $5,000, said Dr. Parks. “In a school setting he is going to need to be monitored," said Jacob’s mother, Lori West, who addressed the board at the special meeting. “(But) he will function in a classroom as a normal student. He has just as much potential as any other 5-year-old.” West introduced her son to the board. The lively youngster promptly climbed on the lap of Board President Harold Stewart, “picked” his shirt pocket for a pen, and commenced drawing pictures on Stewart’s papers. Jacob’s mother said he is “the longest liv­ ing survivor of this type of birth defect. ’ ’ She credits “quick, ingenious” surgeons for rebuilding her son’s trachea. She said that 10 years ago such children “did not come home (from the hospital), but with medical technology now we are beginn­ ing to see more and more" back in the community. Jacob's medical costs have already reached a million and a half dollars, said West, ex­ hausting his original insurance coverage. Lori and her husband, Steven, have received finan­ cial help from a Medicaid program and Children’s Special Health Care Services. Recently they were able to secure new group insurance in which the limit for Jacob pro­ bably will not be reached until he is 8 or 9. “Jacob is a very expensive little boy," his mother said. Under current law, Jacob and other "medically fragile” or “special needs" children are entitled to attend classes in the "least restrictive environment,” which gives most parents the option of choosing a local school system instead of an intermediate school district, which normally educates such children. “This is a new era for the district,” said Parks. “It is a challenge and something we have to look at.” Nancy Potter, Fuller-Kellogg Principal, said area schools are closely monitoring the precedent-setting Jacob West case. Three other special needs children attended classes at Maple Valley last school year. They needed individual personal care aides, but did not re­ quire attendance by a medical professional. "Other schools in Eaton County have been looking at the Maple Valley program to see how we handle this,” reported Potter. She said representatives of some of the schools have attended preliminary planning sessions with Mrs. West and school officials. Potter reported that the experience with special needs children has been a positive one for students in the general school population, enhancing their understanding and considera­ tion of others. Parks affirmed this conclusion, as did others in the audience. Stewart said helping Jacob is "the right thing to do,” but he expressed concern about future potential costs to the school district. "We can (afford to) do this for one or two, but not many,” noted Stewart. “Which man­ dated programs do you cut when you run out of money? I don’t think we should look for a way out; we should look for help." Currently the state pays only about half the cost of such care. Slewart suggested formation of a committee to study court cases involving such situations and possible alternative sources of funding. He asked Mrs. West to serve on the commit­ tee with school officials because of her ex- Legal Notices SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (AN Counties) MORTGAGE SALE Default hai been mode in the condition of a mor­ tgage made by James Gau. a single man to Lam­ brecht Company. Mortgagee, dated December 15, 1986, and recorded on December 31. 1986 in Liber 444, on page 683. Barry County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Sterling Savings Bank by an assignment dated June 1, 1989, and recorded on June 14. 1989 in Liber 483, on page 713. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TWNETY-EIGHT AND 15/100 Dollars (25.428.15), including interest at 9.0% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgage premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Michigan at 11:00 o'clock a.m. on September 5. 1991 , Said premises are situated in the Township of Hope Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 16 rods of the South 32 rods of the East 25 rods of the Southeast I /4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25, Town 2 North. Range 9 West. P.P. t 007-000-025-011 -00. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July II, 1991 David J. Bennett Thav, Gross, Steinway and Bennett 30150 Telegraph #444 Birmingham, Ml 48025 (313) 645-1700 Sterling Savings Bank Assignee of Mortgagee (8-15) MORTGAGE SALE Default having been mode in the terms and con­ ditions of a certain mortgage mode by DAVID B. HARPER AND JULIA K. HARPER, husband and wife, to Great Lakes Bancorp, a Federal Savings Bank, organized under the Home Owners' Loan Act of 1933, of the United States of America, as amend­ ed, Mortgagee, dated the 1st day of November, 1988, and recorded In the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on the 7th day of November, 1988, in Liber 474 of Barry County Records, at Page 806, on which mortage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Thirty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred FortyThree and 18/100 ($38,843.18) Dollars. Plus on Escrow Deficit of Three Hundred Twenty-Two and 01/100 ($322.01) Dollars. Minus an Unapplied Credit of One Hundred Fifty and 82/100 ($150.82) Dollars. And no suit or proceedings at low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof; Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 29th day of August. 1991 at two o'clock in the after­ noon, Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the East entrance to rhe Barry County Cour­ thouse in the City of Hostings, Barry County, Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on sold mortgage, with the in­ terest thereon at ten and 500/1000 (10.500 %) per­ cent per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its in­ terest in the premises. Said premises are situated in the Township of Barry, County of Barry. State of Michigan and described as: Beginning at the Northwest Corner of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, said point lying in the center of the highway, thence east in center of the highway 187.5 feet, thence south 526 feet, for the place of beginning, thence south 29 deg 29' west 336.33 feet, thence east to a point south of the place of beginning, thence north to the beginning. Barry Township. Barry County, Michigan. Sidwell No.(s): 08-03-006-013-00. Subject to easements and restrictions of record. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, lhe property may be redeemed. If it is determined at the time of sale that the property is abandoned, the redemption period will become one (1) month. Dated at Ann Arbor. Michigan July 2. 1991. Great Lakes Bancorp. A F ederal Savings Bonk Mortgagee Laura A. Cassell LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lakes Bancorp One Great Lakes Plaza P.O. Box 8600 Ann Arbor. Michigan 48107-8600 (313) 769-8300 (8'22) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE Default having been mode in the terms and con­ ditions of a certain mortgage made by MARY E. ELMER, of 1746 Hickory Road. Battle Creek, Michigan, Mortgagor, to Security Pacific Housing Services, Inc., Mortgagee dated the 10th day of September, 1988 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 31st day of October, 1988, In Liber 474 of Barry County Records, on page 421 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of EIGHTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINETY NINE and 86/100($18,299.86). And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been in­ stituted to recover the debt secured by said mor­ tgage or any part therof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan In such case mode and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 6th day of September, 1991 al 10:00 o'clock a.m. Local Time, said mor­ tgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auc­ tion. to the highest bidder, at the east door en­ trance of the Court House in Hastings, Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County or Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much tereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on sold mortgage, with interest thereon at 13.5 per cent per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersinged, necessary to pro­ tect its interest In the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Johnstown in the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Nor­ theast 1/4 of Section 28, Town 1 North. Range 8 West, described as: Beginning at a point which lies 1046.4 feet South and 2130 feet East of the North 1/4 post of said Section: thence South 66 degrees 46' West 163.22 feet along the centerline of Hickory road (Highway running by the Iden cemetery) to the point of beginning: thence South 66 degrees 46* West 190.42 feet along the centerline of Hickory road; thence North 925 feet; thence East 175 feet; thence South to the point of beginning. During the six (6) months Immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during the 30 days im­ mediately following the sale. Dated: July 16. 1991 SECURITY PACIFIC HOUSING SERVICES, INC. Mortgagee Joseph J. Fabrizio Attorney for Mortgagee 1520 North Woodward Ave., Suite 106 Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48304 (313) 642-1012 (8/22) SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by MICHAEL A. GERINGER AND DONNALANN GERINGER, HUS­ BAND AND WIFE to MORTGAGE ASSOCIATES. INC., a Rhode Island Coporation now known as FLEET MORTGAGE CORP. Mortgagee, dated August 17. 1979, and rerecorded on September 19, 1979. in Liber 243. on page 106, BARRY County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dare hereof the sum of forty five thousand nine hundred eighteen and 55/100 Dollars ($45,918.55), including interest at 10.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the tlatue in such case made and ap­ proved, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 11:00 a.m. on September 12. 1991. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF FARRY, BARRY County, Mich’gan and are describi>d as: A parcel of land in the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 13. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, described as follows: Commercing n« □ point 331 feet east of the nor­ thwest corner of the east 1 /2 of the northwest 1 /4 of Section 13. Town 1 North. Range 9 West: thence South 1320 feet thence East 331 feet; thence North 1320 feet to the North line of said Section 13; thence West 331 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale. DATED August 1. 1991 FLEET MORTGAGE CORP. Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates P.C. 401 South Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (8/22) Default having been mode in the conditions of a certain mortgage mode July 6. 1934, by Leo C. Quick and Joyce N. Quick a/k/a/ Joyce N. Endsley (now deceased), as mortgagor(s). to the United States of America, as mortgagee, and recorded on July 6. 1984, in the Office of tne Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, in Liber 260 of mor­ tgages on pages 38-41; On whicn mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at the date of ths Notice Fifty-one Thousand Four Hundred Five and 95/100 Dollars ($51,405.95) principal and Twenty-eight Thousand Two and 40/100 Dollars ($28,002.40) interest; No suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt or any part of the debt secured by said mortgage, and the power of sale contained in said mortgage having become operative by reason of such default; NOW. THEREFORE. Notice is Hereby Given that on September 19. 1991 of 10:00 o'clock in the fore­ noon at the East Door of Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, that being the place for holding the Cir­ cuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be of­ fered for sale and sola to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale provided by law and in said mortgage, the lands and premises in said mortgage mentioned and described, as follows, to wit: The South 50 feet of Lots 36 and 37 and the North 32 feet of vacated Lincoln Street of Kelly’s Addition #1. according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plots on Page 94. Section 8, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, Hastings Township, City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period will be one month from the foreclosure sale. Property may be redeemed by paying the amount of tne bid at the foreclosure sale plus interest and any upaid emcumbrances on the property from date of sale. For additional in­ formation, contact UNITED STATES OF AMERICA acting through Farmers Home Administration, 535 W. Woodlawn. Ave., Hastings. Ml 49058,. mortgagee. Dated: August 8, 1991 (8/29) STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER TO ANSWER Hon. Richard M. Shuster File No. 91-380-CH RAYMOND J. NEILL and KATHLEEN NEILL, Plaintiffs. vs. CLARA I. VOSBURGH, LOUIS R. BARTHOLOMEW and EMILY D. BARTHOLOMEW and/or the UNKNOWN and/or UNDETERMINED HEIRS of DEFENDANTS BARTHOLOMEW and BERNARD R. SCHULTZ and GERTRUDE F SCHULTZ. Defendants. Thomas W. Thorne (P21429) Attorney for Plaintiffs 425 S. Westnedge Kalamazoo. Michigan 49007 Bruce W. Gee (P23696) Attorney for Defendant Vosburgh At a session of said Court being held in the City and County of Hastings. Michigan, this 29th day of July. 1991. PRESENT: HONORABLE RICHARD M. SHUSTER. CIRCUIT JUDGE. On the 25th day of July. 1991, an action was filed by RAYMOND J. NEILL and KATHLEEN NEILL. Plain­ tiffs. against CLARA I. VOSBURGH. LOUIS R. BAR­ THOLOMEW. EMILY D. BARTHOLOMEW. BERNARD R. SHULTZ and GERTRUDE F. SHULTZ AND THEIR UNKNOWN HEIRS. DEVISEES. LEGATEES AND ASSIGNS, Defendants in this Court to quiet title to parcels of land situated in the Township of Barry. County of Barry and State of Michigan and more particularly described as follows, to-wit: Lot 46 of Cedar Point Plats, according to the recorded plot thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 51. Also parcels of land in the Nor­ thwest 1/4 of Section 12. Town 1 North, Range 9 West, Described as: Commence 66-rods 10 feet North of the Southwest corner of said Northwest 1/4 of Section 12, thence East 4 rods, thence North 4% rods, thence West 4 rods, thence South 4'/» rods to place of beginning. Also beginning at a point on the West line of said Section 12 which lies 1099.00 feet North and North 87 degrees 51’ East 82.50 feet from the West 1/4 post of said Section 12. thence due North 74.25 feet, thence duo East 183.50 feet, thence due South 74.25 feet, thence due West 183.50 feet to place of beginning, excep­ ting the West 16.50 feet of lost above description for rood purposes. Barry Township. Barry County, Michigan. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendants LOUIS R BARTHOLOMEW and EMILY D. BARTHOLOMEW AND THEIR KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS DEVISEES. LEGATEES AND ASSIGNS shall answer or take such other action as may be permitted by law at the Circuit Court for Barry County. Michigan on or before the 23rd day of September, 1991. Failure to comply with this Order will result in a Judgment by Default agoinsl Defendants Bar­ tholomew their heirs, devisees legatees and assigns, for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in this Court. PATRICK A. MCCAULEY (8/22) CIRCUIT JUDGE Five-year-old Jacob West entertains school board president Harold Stewart while his mother talcs to the board. pcricncc in dealing with potentially helpful agencies. Before the vote was taken, members of the Maple Valley Support Personnel Association who were in the audience indicated the union’s desire to approve terms of the contract with Vosburg before it is negotiated. But Parks said that to delay the contract would be to deny Vosburg time for specialized training he will need to handle the West case. “We felt we should have some input on the pay scale and position,” said Cathy Spitzer, of the MVSPA. Attention! Blood. LUAU W hat Every American Should Know. ’ Each year four million Americans depend on blood transfusions. 2. The safeguards on (he blood supply include conducting seven separate iaboralory tests to screen out AIDS, hepatitis and other infectious agents, educating donors on transmissible diseases and encouraging at-risk donors to disqualify themselves from g»vin* blood. 3. blood banking is one of the most highly regulated areas in health care, governed by multiple federal and state rules, laws, policies end regulations. 4. As an alternative to blood transfusions, today a growing number of people benefit from autologous (self) transfusion: 5. There is no risk of AIDS or other infectious diseases when blood is donated, as sterilized needles are never reused. This cannot take place, however, until set­ tlement of current arbitration between the board and union. "The union is being very inflexible on this," commmented Board Trustee John Krolik. He said when die board advertised the job, they had no idea what it should pay, since it is a new position. “We owe it to Jacob West and his family to get on with this. Let the chips fall where they may,” said Krolik. The board’s vote of approval followed. Fri., Aug. 9th Serving from...6:00-8:00 P.M. to Members & Guests ROAST PIG & BEEF . .with all the trimmings. DANCING ...to follow. “Yankee Pride” Band Make your reservations now 945-5308 HASTINGS ELKS 8g MasNous abmoaixm or atooo banks ATTENTION KIDS! Don’t miss one week of the Banner’s newest feature. • Games • Recipes • Puzzles • Information Interesting features written on “your” level...great way to pass the time during summer vacation. Plus — local features on area business and industry ... the people who sponsor this column. Mini PageSponsors... ( Daniel R. Gole, D.D.S. I Farm Bureau Insurance — Larry' Neil ( Hastings City Bank ( River Bend Travel Agency Mace Pharmacy, Nashville Coleman Insurance Agency Wren Funeral Home I Dr. M. McAlvey & Dr. D. Ebaugh ( National Bank of Hastings ( American Chiropractic Life Center — Dr. Eugene Curtiss « Barry County Transit Hastings Orthopedic Clinic — Dr. Merriman & Dr. Larke Viking & Tyden Corp. Girrbach Funeral Home Hastings Manufacturing McDonald’s Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. Hastings Savings & Loan JCPenney Co., Inc. Thomapplc Valley Community Credit Union �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 8, 1991 — Page 13 Suspect acquitted of 4-yr. old burglary by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer A four-year-old burglary case ended last week in an acquital for a former Barry County man accused of breaking into a Middleville store in 1987. The jury returned a not guilty verdict for James R. Capps Jr., 26, following a two-day trial ending July 30 in Barry County Circuit Court. Authorities expressed some surprise at the acquital, but said the four-ycar delay led to confusion in the minds of some witnesses. "There were a number of witnesses the jury didn't take seriously," said Deputy Sheriff Detective SgL George Howell. "Sometimes you end up with this with a case that's four years old." But Hastings attorney William Doherty, who represented Capps, said the jury reached the right decision. "It was a tough case for the jury to decide, but I think they made the right decision given the evidence," Doherty said. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies suspected Capps of committing the October 1987 bur­ glary shortly after the break-in at Village Grocery, 118 W. Main St. Employees at the store identified a pair of gloves left behind aftei the burglary as be­ longing to Capps. Authorities said tire burglar stole SI,000 in cash from two cash registers after climbing to the roof and sliding down a ventilation shaft to enter the building. Cigarettes and al­ cohol also were reported missing. Deputies said the burglar first attempted to break open iron bars across a basement win­ dow but failed to get in through the window. The Barry County Prosecutor s office is­ sued an arrest warrant in October 1987 charg­ ing the Capps resident with breaking and en­ tering an unoccupied building, a felony of­ fense punishable by up to 10 years in prison. But the former Middleville resident left the state and authorites were unsure of his where­ abouts until he was arrested in May by police in Claire County and then returned to Barry County. Since leaving the area in 1987, Capps en­ listed in the military and was discharged in 1990. Howell said it would have been difficult for authorities outside of Michigan to know Capps was wanted in Barry County. CLASSIFIEDS The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 Jobs Wauled CNC MACHINIST Fanuc controls desirable. Scott, 948-8337._________________ LICENSED DAYCARE PROVIDER will have openings when the school year begins. Near Northeastern. 945-2936. PART-TIME CHILD-CARE Deb Coenen has 2 openings for DK Kindergarten-4 th grade after school children only. Low rates, Central School area. Call 945-4260. FH-0800844. WOULD LIKE TO BABYSIT YOUR CHILDREN in my home. Have excellent refer­ ences, I live across from South­ eastern School. Please call to meet me in the afternoons. 948-8807. Helf) H (titled HASTINGS CITY BANK IS ACCEPTING APPLICA­ TIONS for part-time tellers. Qualified applicants will have strong math and communica­ tions skills, be detail oriented, and present a professional appearance. Apply at Personnel Office, Hastings City Bank, 150 W. Court St, Hastings, Mi49058 EOE.____________________ National \ds CORVETTE $400 Bronco $50; 89 Mercedes $200; 87 BMW $100; 65 Mustang $50. US. Public Auction, Druglord Prop­ erties. Choose from thousands starting $25. 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It takes a smart, dedicated team to make a sick person well. Thanks for the visits, cards and for the fruit and flowers from Grace Wesleyan Church and from neighbors and family. Thank you. May God bless you. Richard & Albert? Lancaster CARD OF THANKS With sincere gratitude we would like to say thank you to all of oyr friends and relatives for the kindness and concern expressed in the loss of our beloved wife, mother, grand­ mother and great grandmother, Bea Burghdoff. Donations of food, the flowers, cards, phone calls, prayers and visits were all a great source of comfort to us. Your thoughtfulness will long be remembered. Also a special thank you to Pastor Steve Reid for the lovely memorial service. God bless and thank you. Sincerely Arthur Burghdoff and family "He was in our state (Law Enforcement Information Network) computer, but not in the federal computer," Howell said. Following last week's acquittal, Capps, now of Harrison, was returned to the Claire County Jail where he is being held on unre­ lated charges. Suspect arrested in Hastings truck theft J-Ad Graphics News Service A suspect who allegedly stole a truck Friday from a gas station west of Hastings was arrested the following day in Rockford. Police arrested Willie S. Smith Jr., 29, of Rockford, at a motel Saturday and recovered the missing 1984 Ford Bronco II nearby. Smith was transported Wednesday to Hastings and jailed on a charge of unlawfully driving away an automobile. Authorities said police in Houston, Texas also are seeking Smith in connection with a robbery there. Michigan State Police said the Bronco's owner pulled into the Total Station on Gun Lake Road at 10:30 p.m. Friday. The owner left the engine running and went inside. Minutes later he walked outside and found the vehicle had been taken. Customers gave police a description of the man who disappeared in the truck. A cashier told police the suspect showed up about 9:30 p.m. and said he was on his way from Louisiana to Grand Rapids. The suspect told the cashier he had been in a motorcycie accident near Battle Creek earlier and now had no transportation. Authorities here gave a description of the vehicle to police throughout the state, which led police in Rockford to the truck. Following his arrest, Smith admitted he had been hitch hiking, but he refused to talk about the truck, according to police. Harvesting hemp in Barry County Michigan State Police uprooted 676 marijuana plants Wednesday from four sites in Barry County. About 482 plants - some as tali as 8 feet - were collected near Glass Creek, east of Havens Road in Rutland Township. Authorities use helicopters from the National Guard to spot the plants from the air. Operation HEMP (Help Eliminate Marijuana Planting) has netted police more than 2,000 plants in the past two weeks, according to State Police Sgt. Robert Dell (above). Police Beat (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service). SPEAKER continued from page 2 Economic hardships are still apparent but the people have hope now. "'We feel for the first time we have a fu­ ture,'" a Czechoslovakian man told Wood. "Everybody in Czechoslovakia thinks about the same way." Because prices have been "de-controlled" there, consumer goods that we take for granted are extremely high priced. A tennis bag, or athletic bag, costs a “whole week's wage." He analyzed the situation as Communism versus normality, rather than Communism vs. Capitalism. "People want basic things...a normal life versus Communism. In Prague???, because of a shortage of ho­ tel accommodations, some people are rent­ ing out their apartments for bed and break­ fast lodging. He was charged $30 (but paid $90) for a three day stay at an apartment and the tenant just turned the key over to him and left the dwelling during his stay. "Can you believe the trust, can you be­ lieve the absence of fear, the absence of crime?" Wood commented. Wood, who grew up in Caledonia and Grand Rapids, has had an opportunity to travel extensively for Voice of America, covering every economic summit meeting since 1980 and other world-wide assign­ ments. "The more I think about it, these are the most exciting times to be alive in this cen­ tury and the problem is that we don't get to focus on it. "We are so absorbed with our own prob­ lems here, that we somehow don't get the sense of dramatic events taking place around the world. Yes, our banking crisis is a se­ vere one, our savings and loan problem, our budget deficit is a problem; Medicare is a problem. The Gulf War was a pretty pro­ found event, but somehow all of these greater events - people who are moving for freedom and wanting the very things that we have at the Hastings Rotary - doesn't get re­ ported," he said. "I think we need to remind ourselves that this is not just a normal time, that the very things we take for granted are what the rest of the world wants. Wood said the press is very good at cover­ ing big events, but terrible at following through on developments. "Yet, what is happening in Eastern Eu­ rope and what may be happening in the So­ viet Union is so profoundly important, so profoundly exciting, not just for the people there but for us." Will the triumph of democracy last? "Who knows," Wood said. "That’s what makes these the most exciting times, I think, imaginable. During his talk, he also said, "We need to wake up and realize how lucky we are. To get the competitive edge over Japanese and other foreign products, America needs to make better products and labor and manage­ ment need to pull together, Wood said. Driver, 72, arrested after accident DELTON - A 72-year-old motorist was arrested for drunken driving last week follow­ ing a rollover accident on Orchard Road. Gamer M. Sherman, of 3327 Pifer Road, was treated at Pennock Hospital following the 4:30 p.m. accident on July 31. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies said Sherman was driving north on Orchard when his 1989 Ford Escort spun off the east side of the roadway and rolled over onto its roof. Sherman told deputies he had been drinking beer and had blacked out just before the crash. Rescue workers from the Delton Fire Department were called to remove Sherman from the wreckage of his car. Camera, rifle taken from home BARRY TWP. - Nearly $2,800 in household goods had been reported missing from a Hickory Road home. Items taken in the July 25 burglary include a .22 Remington rifle, a watch and a dia­ mond ring. Also stolen was some SI,900 in photography equipment, including a Minolta camera, three lenses and other equipment Barry County Sheriff’s deputies said a birglar cut open a screen and climbed through a bathroom window to enter the home in the 1400 block of Hickory Road between 8:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Assault charges filed against suspect HICKORY CORNERS - A Hickory Corners man who allegedly broke into a home and assaulted a woman has been charged with assault and battery. The Barry County Prosecutor’s office issued the misdemeanor warrant against Steven M. Staley, 33, of 4597 Hickory Road, following the July 2 assault Barry County Sheriff’s deputies said the 21-year-old victim was asleep when Staley threw a tire through a window, entered the Hickory Corners home and struck the woman. Deputies said the victim suffered facial bruises and a cut to her left knee. Garage burglarized, car parts taken BARRY TWP. - Car parts and tools valued at more than $700 were stolen Sunday from a garage on Hickory Road. Parry County Sheriffs deputies said a Chevy transmission, two aluminum manifolds and tools were taken in the evening from the garage in the 2400 block of Hickory Road. Deputies found no sign of forced entry, but have a suspect in the case. Motorist arrested for drunken driving WOODLAND TWP. - A Hastings driver was arrested for drunken driving Saturday fol­ lowing a minor accident on Woodland Road. Christopher C. Barnes, 27, of 4777 Barber Road, was not injured in the 12:50 a.m. ac­ cident north of Brown Road. Michigan State Police said Barnes was driving north on Woodland when his pickup truck left the east side of the road, hit a mailbox and then struck a telephone junction box and fence before coming to a halt. Barnes registered 0.15 percent on a chemical breath test and was lodged in the Barry County Jail. CORRECTION: A story in last week's Hastings Banner in­ correctly said a preliminary plan to redraw the Barry County Board of Commissioner’s dis­ tricts would place incumbent commissioners Rae Hoare and Ethel Boze in the same elec­ toral district if the plan were approved. However, the plan under consideration would not put the commissioners in the same district. Boze, a resident of Baltimore Township, would be in the proposed Sixth District comprising Baltimore, Johnstown, Assyria and part of Barry townships, and Hoare would be in the proposed Seventh District, which includes Prairieville and parts of Barry and Hope townships. Bicyclist hurt in collision with car Police and ambulance workers lower a 15-year-old Hastings resident onto a stretcher after the teen was injured in a collision with a car Wednesday afternoon on West State Street. Authorities said Joseph Zbiciak was riding his bike along the sidewalk in front of Hastings House when he crashed into the side of a car pulling out of the store's driveway. Zbiciak was treated at Pennock Hospital for a broken arm and cuts and bruises. Police said the driver, Judy Teller, 45, of Charlotte, failed to yield at the sidewalk. (Banner photo by Jean Gallup). �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 8, 1991 pen<sui*sPUZZL*_, LE-DO Fit these fish words in the puzzle. By BETTY DEBNAM All About Sharks While we are finding out a lot about sharks, there is still much we don't know. Many scientists think that sharks are misunderstood. Sharks are so feared that few people really appreciate how important they are as a link in our food chain. They also have value as scavengers and as a source of food. Th find out about sharks, The Mini Page talked with Frank Murru, the general curator at Sea World of Florida. Here is some of what we learned. a In the 350 million years that dBst sharks have been around, they have changed very little. a There are about 350 kinds of -.iSt- sharks. They vary in size from the 7-inch-long dwarf shark to the huge, 45-foot-long whale shark. The whale shark is the world’s largest fish. a Sharks are found in all oceans of the world and in some freshwater lakes. Sharks are scavengers. They are mainly meat eaters. Their diet consists of shrimp, fish, crabs, sea lions and seals. Not all sharks are meat eaters. Some, like the whale shark and basking shark, feed on small mi.CTOscopic plants and animals. Sharks don’t chew; they swallow Jokes (Sent in by Erin McArthur) Q: What kind of saw dances? A: A jigsaw!_________________________ whole what they bite. Some will eat almost anything. Scientists have discovered such items as grass, feathers, old cans and cow skulls when they cut open a shark’s stomach. Once, someone discovered an unopened bottle of wine in a shark’s stomach. He and his friends drank it and said it was still good! jZ Sharks are different from other fish in that they don’t have bones. Their skeletons are made from cartilage, which is much like the stuff our noses and ears are made of. ^Rookie Cookie's Recipe Summer Salad • 2 carrots, grated • 2 apples, chopped • Vgcup nuts, chopped • ‘/jeup raisins • 1 teaspoon lemon juice • 3/,cup plain yogurt $ What to do: i 1. Combine carrots, apples, nuts and raisins in a medium bowl. 2. Add lemon juice and yogurt. Mix well. Serves 4. i SHARKS s i t 1 Vind* Wo-ds about sharks are hidden in the block below. See it you can find: SHARKS. OCEAN. SWIM. FISH. FIN. GILL. SCHOOL. SOLITARY. TEETH. WHALE. DOLPHIN. WATER. PREDATOR. PUPS. FOOD, SCAVENGER. JAWS. HUNT. GIANT. SPECIES.PREY. -------SGWAJDOLPHINSFS Q: What kind of dog ticks? A: A watchdog! The sand tiger Is different from most sharks In that it can float by gulping air and holding it In its stomach. Most fish can stay suspended -J®1 in water. Some sharks cannot. If they stop swimming, they sink. Sharks can swim as fast as 25 miles per hour for short distances. Unlike most fish, they can’t swim backward. Some swim in schools. But most are solitary animals who come together only to mate. tl, Mini Page thanks Sea World ol Florida tor help I I with this story. We can identify sharks and their size by their teeth because each type of shark has different teeth. Sharks have up to seven rows of teeth. If they lose one, another one moves up to take its place. Some sharks replace as many as 25,000 teeth in a lifetime. Shark skin A shark’s skin is made of the same material as the teeth. It is very rough if you stroke it from tail to head. It is smooth if you stroke it from head to tail. ALAVKQSCHOOL IOL EDELOCEANRV I YWT NJAWSHUNTPFAPAA I NZU I NRTR ETEETHGNTPSTEEY RSHARKSHXSHUYRX The brown shark is bronze-colored. It lives In near-shore waters. Some are as large as 6 feet and can weigh 150 pounds. Shark breathing Most sharks must keep swimming or they will drown. They get oxygen from the water as it passes over their gill slits. Usually they take in water through slightly opened mouths. Some types can pump water over their gills by opening and closing their mouths. Some sharks do not have to keep swimming. They settle on the ocean bottom and water enters the gill chamber through tiny openings behind their eyes on top of their heads. fJr t I I 1 Send only checks or money order* payable tn Andrews and McMcel Allow 44> week* for delivery. Mail to The Him Page Constitution Parltrt. P.O. Boa 419150. Kansas C.t> MO 64141. • Bulk discount information available upon request ■ Please send: _____ copies of The Him Page Conxtitutinn Pnrkrt at S 10.00 plus SI .00 for postage and handling each. Total amount enclosed $ ' . Name____ ________ —______________________________________________________ __ Addrew* , ____________ _ __ _ _____________________________________________ City----------------------------------------------- State Zip A brown shark glides above visitors in a new exhibit, “Terrom of the Deep," at Seo World In Florida. They can get a closer look from 15 fest under water. Shark smelling ^f Two-thirds of a shark’s brain is devoted to its sense of smell, so sharks can smell very well. Shark body parts Sharks have fins that are not folded against their body. Shark hearing 4 Sharks have a keen sense of hearing. People sense vibra­ tions through the air. Sharks sense them through water. Sound carries farther and faster through water. Shark pups VLLPREDATORGMD I 1 The Mini Page Constitution Packet is the perfect resource for studying the Constitution. It includes the Signers of the Constitution Poster, the Making of the Constitution Timeline Poster, and the popular, award-winning Mini Page Constitution Series (contains three sets of six issues of The Mini Page). More About Sharks I HSPEC I ESBPWOO GQMSWF grades were all underwater? A: Because they were all below C level! Shark teeth You’ll need: C Q: Why did the teacher say the student's The lemon shark Is a yellowish-brown color. Sharks come in many shades of black, gray, blue, green, olive, yellow or brown. Some are many colors. Notice that its mouth is open. Most sharks swim that way. zr Some sharks take a long time (from 15 to 20 years) to mature, or get old enough, to have babies. After sharks mate, it takes about nine months to two years for the babies to be bom. Sharks have fewer young than most fish. They usually have from two to 80. Most shark young—or pups, as they are called—are bom from eggs that are fertilized inside the mother's body. However, some sharks do lay eggs. They are hatched outside the mother’s body. Some shark babies are bom live. Newborn sharks are tiny copies of adults. They even have teeth! Their parents have nothing to do with them. The female is larger than the male. If they travel in schools, the sexes travel separately. Dorsal fins are for balance. Pectoral fins are for steering. Pelvic fins are for going forward and down. The anal fin is for balance. The caudal fin is for power. Shark safety The chances of a person even seeing a shark are very rare. And the chances of being attacked by one are rarer still. “You are more likely to be struck by lightning than to be attacked by a shark,” says Frank Murru. “Sharks are usually not aggressive toward people." Here are some tips Don't go in the water if: • it is murky and dirty. You couldn’t see a shark and a shark might confuse you with a fish. • there are a lot of small fish feed­ ing. They might attract sharks. • there are reports of sharks in the area. • you have an open wound. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-08-15.pdf 7d26717fb7e1338153d07fe1f4c4d4c3 PDF Text Text Fiberfest begins Friday Antique Car Show is Sunday County reckling head proposed See Stories, Page 2 and 3 See Story, Page 5 See Story, Page 11 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings VOLUME 137, NO. 26 Banner THURSDAY, AUGUST 15. 1991 PRICE 25* News Briefs Concert planned for child abuse A gospel concert will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at Hastings High School to benefit the work of Barry and Alle­ gan counties' Child Abuse councils. The Glory Boys and the Woodland Gospel Singers win perform. The pro­ gram also will feature vocalist Janet Cheney and pianist Isla DeVries. Dave McIntyre will be the master of cere­ monies. The event is being sponsored by the AUegan/Barry Association, Order of Eastern Star. Admission is $2 dona­ tion per person or $5 per family. Tick­ ets may be purchased at the door or in advance at Felpausch Food Center in Delton and Hastings. Bowens Mills plans Timber Show The Great Lakes Umber Showmkes place at Historic Bowens Mills from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 pan. Sunday; Log rolling, axe throwing, canoe jousting and cross-cut sawing are among the many activities for specta­ tors to enjoy. Craftsmen will be demonstrating and selling their wares. Hay rides and dulcimer music perfor­ mances will be part of the event, too. Historic Bowens Mills is located in Yankee Springs Township, two miles north of the Yankee Springs State Park entrance. CPR course starts Aug. 22 The Barry County Chapter of the American Red Cross will conduct a community Cardiopulmonary Resusci­ tation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiac Care Course from 5 to 9 pan. Aug. 22 and 23 at the chapter office, 116 E. State St in Hastings. The S25 cost of the course covers workbooks, certificates and refresh­ menu. Interested persons should call the Barry chapter at 945-3122 to register. Harvest Fest set in Nashville The life of 1800s trappers, traders and voyagers will-be portrayed in Nashville when muzzleloader enthusi­ asts from around the state gather for the annual Rendezvous of the Fork River Free Trappers, Friday through Sunday. The event will be held in con­ junction with Nashville's Harvest Fes­ tival Saturday. Activities of the Rendezvous, to be set up on the old Riverside athletic field on the banks of the Thornapple River, southwest of the Main Street business district, are open to specta­ tors. For Saturday’s Harvest Festival, there will be a 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. pan­ cake breakfast, an art show in Central Park, starting at 9 a.m; a 11 a.m. pa­ rade, a Las Vegas Night and more. ‘Everybody’s Crazy’ opens in Middleville "Everybody’s Crazy," a three-act farce, will be performed by the Village Players of Middleville at 8 p.m. both Friday and Saturday in the Thornapple Kellogg High School auditorium. Tickets will be available at the door and in advance at the Community Edu­ cation office at the high school, lo­ cated on Bender road. The comedy will be the group's first stage production. y The former Bliss can plant Is where the Industrial incubator will be housed. Council OKs incubator, despite fears by David T. Young Editor The Hastings City Council has set aside fears about pollution and decided to go ahead with the industrial incubator project Council members Monday night voted 7-1 to authorize Mayor Mary Lou Gray to sign an agreement with the E.W. Bliss Company for the purchase of the old Bliss can plant which will be used as an "incubator" for fledgling industries. However, there are four conditions in the transaction. One is the $335,000 purchase price, the second is federal Economic Development Authority approval, the third is elimination of nearby property that formerly housed a landfill from the agreement and the fourth is compliance with Act 307, the "polluters pay" law. The action came after much debate and deliberation. ® The incubator project has been in the works for more than four years and has enjoyed widespread council support and financial help from state and federal grants. However, final approval was in doubt until Monday_jught becatsqpf concerns about a landfill near the ytau and groundwater contamination. City Attorney Jarjies Fisher said the questions about pollution were debated six weeks ago. He has been talking with officials from the Department of Natural Resources and has concluded that the city should not be at significant risk of future liability if it purchases the site. Fisher said the landfill property "does not meet any criteria for Superfund listing, but added that "the city would be ill advised to purchase the portion of the property that includes the landfill." The city attorney also said Bliss hired an engineering firm to conduct a hydrogeological study that determined the presence of TCE, a cancer-causing agent. "The highest concentrations are found in the southwest part of the site, across the street from the canning facility. Under the canning facility it (the contamination) is at levels that are not of great concern." Fisher said that after doing a great deal of research and checking with DNR officials, he recommended the city go ahead with the incubator project He said that a legal defense is available that will allow the city to purchase the old Bliss can plant property without being liable. "You have the potential to become liable if one of the tenants discharges (pollutants) on the property," he cautioned, however. "The policy question comes down to whether the council wants to continue with the project and do the things that are possible," Fisher said. Councilman Frank Campbell said he didn't think it was fair for the council to have the make the final decision so soon. He said he didn’t receive the city attorney's recommendations until two hours before Monday's meeting. Gray then said that the city is under an Aug. 15 deadline set by federal officials to continue with the incubator project She also defended Fisher on the lateness of the information. "The city attorney has made a gallant effort to bring all the details to the council," she said. "We can't always plan on timetables. The important thing is that we have the right answers from the city attorney. The See INCUBATOR, Page 11 Consultant recommends 30% hike in sewer rates by David T. Young Editor The water system in Hastings is in good shape, but a consultant has recommended a sewer rate increase and a new wastewater treatment plant in the near future. Merrill Smith, vice president of Jones & Henry of Toledo, told the City Council Monday that a recent study showed "your water department has been subsidizing the wastewater section, your rates are not balanced." He recommended a 30 percent increase in sewer service rates, which would amount to about $10 a month per customer. He also said that because the current wastewater treatment plant is operating at about 80 percent of capacity, a new plant must be considered in the near future, perhaps two to three years. Smith said a new plant ultimately would cost about $1.8 million. However, on the water system, he said, "You have a very good condition. It's been vastly improved over the last 20 years. You're in pretty good shape. You have a very good water supply, you have water that is reasonably hard, but chat can cause problems." He said iron and manganese removal would be a good idea in the future, to tackle the hard water problems. Smith said that right now a new centrifuge and an odor control mechanism is needed at the wastewater plant. Councilman Donald Spencer then moved to seek bids on a new centrifuge and odor control mechanism. The council accepted the consultant's report, but Mayor Pro Tem David Jasperse stressed that the city has not adopted any recommendations. In another matter Monday, the council, See COUNCIL, Page 3 Hastings Area School Board trustees Mark Feldpausch, Ray Rose, Bob Casey, Larry Haywood and School Superintendent Carl Schoessel look over plans for expansion of one of the district's elementary schools. Voters will go to the polls Monday. Sept. 23 to decide the fate of a bond issue for a the expansion of existing facilities and the building of a new elementary school plus four other proposals including a bond issue for a swimming pool at the high school. Hastings School Board changes order of ballot proposals for clarification by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Hastings Area school board met briefly Wednesday afternoon to officially change the order in which five propositions will go before the public during the special school election Monday, Sept. 23. School officials are asking voters to approve up to $17.5 million in bond issues and three supplemental millage increases. Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Carl Schoessel said the millage committee hopes that reorganizing the propositions on die ballot will clarify the issues for voters. "They felt that with five proposition (on the ballot) it was already confusing," he said. "After the bond proposal it makes more sense to have the operation and addition millages and then have the operation millage for the pool right after that bond issue for the pool." The propositions will appear on the ballot in the following order: • Proposition I - if passed will allow the school to borrow up to $13,315,000 and issue unlimited tax bonds for remodeling, furnishing and re-equipping existing schools, acquiring additional land, improving sites and building and furnishing a new elementary school. The bond issue would cost the owner of a $60,000 home in the school district an additional $72 in taxes per year. This proposition would also increase the school district's existing debt retirement by 2.4 mills for the next 30 years. • Proposition II - asks for a .8857 mill increase against property in the Hastings Area School District for three years, to provide additional funds for the See BALLOT, Page 6 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 15, >991 Fiberfest has something for everyone Billed as one of the most unique festivals in the country, Fiberfest will get underway at noon Friday and continue through Saturday at the Barry County Fairgrounds and Expo Center. A Fiber Arts show, also part of the event, is being held in Hastings. "Whether you are an animal lover, a spinner, a weaver, someone who wants folk­ style for home decorating or are just plain curious, Fiberfest has something for you, organizers say. This may be the last year that Fiberfest will be held in Barry County. The organiza­ tion’s board of directors recently voted to hold Fiberfest at the Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds in 1992. Fiberfest is actually two events. The first phase Wednesday through Friday, is a forum for those who have pre-registered. The Fo­ rum offers indepth seminars and workshops on topics ranging from raising fiber producing animals to processing fiber, producing and selling a finished product The public portion of the festival runs from noon Friday to 6 p.m. Saturday. Visitors can get close-up views of llamas, alpacas, herding dogs, Angora goats, Angora rabbits, cashmere goats, guardian dogs and a variety of wool sheep. The animals are shown in competition, used in demonstrations as well as bought and sold. Fiberfest features one of the few registered Angora goat auctions in the northern states. A new feature this year is the llama show and auction. At the festival, guests can learn how to spin, weave and card natural fibers in free hands-on demonstrations. Also, on Saturday, free seminars will focus on working with fiber: spinning, weaving, dyeing and blending. Various competitions will be held throughout the event A favorite is the Fleece to Shawl contest, with teams competing to transform shorn fleece into fashionable shawls which are auctioned later that day. More than 100 sales booths will fill the new Expo Center buildings on the fairgrounds, located on M-37 between Letty Klein is one of the Fiberfest participants who knits and weaves articles of wool from her own sheep. Hastings and Middleville. Booths will offer a variety of products, including raw fiber, literature, supplies for animals, crafts and finished fiber products such as afghans, comforters, sweaters, scarves, rugs, hats and shawls. A new feature on Friday is activity at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings. The events there will be a juried Fiber Arts Show from 5 to 9 p.m. (see separate story for details), a lamb, goat and chicken roast dinner spon­ sored by Hastings Kiwanis Club from 5:30 to 9 p.m., h 7 p.m. fashion show on stage at the Arts Hatchery Building and entertainment The dinner is $8 per adult and 55 per child. Entertainment will be provided by Steve Siegel, folk singer and guitarist. He specializes in material from the British Isles and American folk, blues and country music. He also performs many of his original songs. In the 1970’s and ’80s, Siegel, of Marcellus, played extensively in the Southwest Michigan area. He and his wife recently spent five years in Southwest New Mexico. Friday’s events at the fairgrounds include a bobbin lace demonstration, sales booth, skein competition, sheep shearing with demonstrations every hour from 4 to 7 p.m., llama workshop and demonstration by Brad and Dorane Strouse at 4 p.m., a llama halter show at 6 p.m. Saturday's schedule at the fairgrounds includes a free workshop on llama fibers at 9 a.m., continuation of the llama halter show at 9, fleece to shawl competition from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., sales booths, weaving and spinning demonstrations, hands-on area and bobbin lace demonstration, all from 9 to 6. Animal shows on Saturday will being at 9:30 a.m. and will include angora goats and rabbits and wool sheep. A free workshop on blending angora, mohair and other exotic fibers starts at 10 a.m. Saturday. The llama demonstration is at 10:30 a.m., followed by the llama show, obstical class, at 11. Sheep sheering demonstrations will be held every hour from 11 to 5. A border Collie demonstration starts at noon along with a free workshop on machine knitting and weaving with handspun yarns. At 1 p.m., folks can learn how to use the Inkle Weave loom or watch the llama show, cart class, The angora goat auction begins at 2 p.m. Saturday, the same time as a free workshop on rainbow dyeing and a llama demonstration. Beginning spinning is the topic of a 3 p.m. workshop,Saturday. A llama show, costume class, mu®} for 3:30. A border collie demonstratiq^ind Llama auction are scheduled at 4 p.nf. _ Fiberfest participants are busy this week preparing animals and exhibits for the event, said Pat Yonkers, who is handling publicity for Fiberfesu Anyone who has prepared for an art show or the fair knows what these families are doing, she said. "The two day show that the public will view this coming weekend is only a fraction of the time invested in the animals and exhibits. It takes an entire year to prepare for what you will be able to see," Yonkers said. Despite all of the work, participants "love what they are doing and they are so anxious to share it with you and your family," she said. Fiberfest was founded by Sue and Don Drummond of Freeport One of only 12 breeders of Karakul sheep in the country, Letty (shown in the photo) and husband Larry Klune enjoy their unusual animals. They have 20 Karakuls, which once nearly became extinct. Three-day-old lambs of this breed used to be used for the Persian lamb coats popular in the 1930s. Letty is one of the interesting people who will be at Fiberfest. Getting ready for Fiberfest is occupying many area families, like Tom and Pat Yonkers, this week. Tom Yonkers, shown in the photo who lives northwest of Hastings, will be co-ordinating the voluntary veterinary staff at Fiberfest. He is a technical services veterinarian for the Upjohn Co. in Kalamazoo. The Yonkersare actively involved in the event. They have been raising sheep for 23 years and recently switching from raising a large commercial flock of up to 400 to a small speciality flock of Scottish blackface, known for their heartiness and easy lambing. Over 200 area school employees affected by government “freeze” of Mutual Benefit assets by Jean Gallup and Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writers Mutual Benefit Life Insurance company, headquartered in New Jersey, has 400,000 policy holders, 200,000 annuity clients and SI3.8 billion in assets. In early August, the state of New Jersey stepped in and seized the company, the country's 18th largest life insurer that offers tax-deferred investments. The state put a freeze on the company’s assets, leaving its investors, including some area school employees, to wonder what to do. One hundred and one individuals in the Thornapple Kellogg Schools, 41 in Hast­ ings Area Schools and 63 in Delton Kellogg Schools have investments with that company, either through deductions from their checks or as a tax-sheltered annuity in lieu of insurance, according to school officials. "We have 14 different firms we deal with and Mutual Benefit is one," said TK Busi­ ness Manager Alice Jansma. Hastings Area Schools Business Manager Nelson Allen said Hastings schools deal with a like amount of firms. Jansma said she couldn't advise anyone on financial dealings, and each individual has received letters from Mutual Benefit and Prudential, the company that has said that it will buy them out. "They are now making up their minds what to do," she said. In addition to the 14 firms that the school employees can choose from, there will be soon be more, she added. The Michigan Education Financial Ser­ vices Association (MEFSA), the financial arm of the Michigan Education Association, will have three different companies to choose from by this fall, including Pruden­ tial, she said. She noted that people who are drawing payments on their pension annuities through the company now are receiving them. Officials at Kent Intermediate School Dis­ trict (KISD) also will not offer any advice to individuals with annuities in Mutual Benefit Life. "It's my understanding based on articles in the Wall Street Journal and the Grand Rapids Press and information from the Michigan Education Association that there is a freeze on the assets (of the company) at this time," said Jerry Hunsburger, associate principal of KISD. "They are solvent. They have more assets th:.n liabilities, bur some of the assets are not liquid. They're not bankrupt or anything like it," he said. "Prudential is taking over. They'll buy it out and manage it's day-to-day operations," he added Hunsburger, who said he had money in­ vested there, also said that it was a personal decision that would have to be made by each investor. “I have made a personal decision to freeze permission to put money into my annu­ ities," he said. "We'll just have to wait and see." He said he was sure that no one would lose their investments. However, those who would like to retire now and try to draw out their money, may face up to a two-year wait. "Mutual Benefit has mailed a couple of communications to everyone who is a par­ ticipant to keep them up on what is happen­ ing," he said. "It’s my understanding that all of this started back in May with an erroneous article in the Wall Street Journal....whether it was a typo or a reporter getting the wrong information....but I'm not paranoid at all that I will lose my investments at all." Barry Intermediate School District (BISD) Superintendent John Fehsenfeld said that the district has no employees involved in Mu­ tual Benefit programs However, Fehsenfeld said he received a letter from Thrun, Maatsch and Nordberg, P.Q of Lansing , BISD's legal firm. The letter cited a memorandum from the Michigan Education Association's Executive Director Beverly Wolkow which suggests that payroll secretaries and school business officials stop remitting member contributions to Mutual Benefit life and escrow the money until further notice. The memo urged employees not to select Mutual Benefit for their annuities when they fill out their Investment Instruction Form. Thrun, Maatsch and Nordberg advise school districts to, "...proceed cautiously to avoid potential liability with regard to such annuity payments... for interest not accrued as a result of any delayed payroll deduction payment to Mutual Benefit Life." The letter advised their clients that, "School districts may be subject to grievances filed by individual teachers and local MEA units seeking such interest." While Hastings Area Schools are not ad­ vising their employees how to deal with the Mutual Benefit Life situation, they have scheduled a representative from the company to talk with employees at a special meeting to be held August 26 at 3:30 p.m. in the vocal music room of Hastings Middle School. "We’re really not in a position to tell our employees anything," said Allen. "It is their business; all we do is withhold the money form their checks and send it to the company of their choice." The representative from Mutual Life should be able to answer any questions school employees have about their frozen benefits, according to Allen. Former state school superintendent will speak here for BIE lunch The 9th annua) Business-IndustryEducation (BIE) Meeting, which is co­ sponsored by the Hastings Area School System and the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, will be hcla at 12 noon on Mon­ day, Aug. 26 in the cafeteria of Hastings High School. All residents of the community are welcome to attend the event, which will feature Phillip E. Runkel as the speaker. Runkel is the former superintendent of public instruction for the State of Michigan and president of Northwestern Michigan Col­ lege in Traverse City. Currently. Runkel js the vice president of investment banking for the Kemper Securities Group. Inc. in Lansing, so he is able to bring a unique educational and business perspective to his presentation. Runkel started his educational career as a teacher and coach in the Yale (Michigan) Public Schools and has worked for the Birm­ ingham. Clintondale, Utica, and Grand Rapids Public Schools during his career. He was the superintendent of schools in both Utica and Grand Rapids, as well as the superintendent of the American Community Schools in Athens. Greece. In addition to many other honors received during his career. Runkel has honorary doc­ torate degrees from Grand Valley and Ferris State colleges. Cleary College, and Adrian College. The annual BIE Meeting has served as the official "school-community kick-off’ of the new school year for the past eight years, and presents the opportunity for the community's residents and school staff members to focus on how to work together for the benefit of the community’s young people. Luncheon will be served at the meeting, so the price of admission is S4.25 per person. Tickets can be purchased at the door, or in ad­ vance at the Administration Office of the Hastings Area Schoo! System, the High School Office, the Chamber of Commerce Office, and the offices of J-Ad Graphics and WBCH radio. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 15, 1991 — Page 3 Unique uses of fibers will be spotlighted at by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Tapestries, sweaters and even a miniature camel made of wool are among the 35 ex­ hibits on display for the first Fiber Art competition, opening Friday in Hastings. The event is part of Fiberfest, but will be held at the Arts Hatchery Building in Fish Hatchery Park. The exhibit opens at 5 p.m. Friday and continues through Sept 1. Three Fiber Art categories will be fea­ tured: fashion, fleece to fiber (with all steps performed by the same artist, and non-wear­ able fiber art An opening reception is slated from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, when awards will be an­ nounced. Judging will be done earlier that day. A fashion show of all the fiber art gar­ ments, including fleece to fiber, will be held at 7 p.m. Friday. A lamb, goat and chicken roast dinner will be served at the park from 5:30 to 9 p.m. in conjunction with the event Cost of the meal is $8 per adult and $5. per child Seven of the fiber arts pieces on display are by Millie Danielson of Ann Arbor who is a leader among fiber artists in the Mid­ west area, said Sandy Tallenger, chairwoman of the show. Danielson judged the show and also was invited to exhibit her work. "The reason we chose Millie as a judge is because she is an excellent artist with a pro­ fessional art background who works in a wide variety of techniques, herself," said Tallenger. The show’s goal "is to encourage and sup­ port artists who choose the natural fiber medium and to create an event which will elevate the status of fiber arts," she said. The majority of Danielson’s works are tapestries. She has nine looms and has been commissioned to create for churches, private homes and businesses. Most of her work can be found in churches, and she notes that the Bible is a wonderful resource for her tapestries. A trained sculptor and painter, Danielson's tapestry techniques are non-traditional, with brilliant style - influenced by her studies in France, Spain and Holland. She has won top awards in Michigan League of Hand weavers’ competition. For the Hastings exhibit, Danielson’s Wearable and non-wearable art is part of the uniqueness of the Fiber Art Show. Modeling garments which are on exhibit are (from left) Dr. Douglas Castleman wearing a sweater jacket by Susan Ramsey of Kalamazoo; Rick Gauper wearing Millie Danielson’s "Thrum-Kirn Coat;" and artist and Western Michigan University English professor Stephanie Richardson wearing a pullover sweater with flowered sleeves that she made herself. Richardson also created the wall hanging, "Floating Flowers," in the background. tapestry called "The Innocents" is on dis­ play. It depicts innocent victims of the re­ cent Desert Storm conflict, the Kurdish women in flight A cape-like coat, called "Evening Cocoon" by Danielson, is also on display here. It is a floor length garment made of black mohair with random stripes of mohair in jewel tones, which reflect the colon in the warp, which is also of wool mohair. Many interesting works from other artists are in the Fiber Art exhibit, including a miniature camel made of wool fiber. The creative piece is the work of Cyndee Mishler of Richland. The camel is 5 1/2-inches high and 8-inches long and dressed with a tiny saddle, saddle blanket bed roll, water bottle and money bag. One of the sweaters on display is called "The Earth in Your Hands" and is a whimsi­ cal piece with a message. Fashioned by Ruth M. Reiniche of Conklin, the sweater was made for her 10-year-old daughter Sarah who inspired the design. Her daughter wants to make a political as well as fashion state­ ment with her clothing, Reiniche said. At the Fiber Art show, visitors will be able to see such pieces as the Evening Cocoon garment (on right) by Millie Danielson, the "Klair" doll in the rocking chair; a sweater (top, left) called "The Earth is in Your Hands" by Ruth M. Reiniche; and a sweater by Loretta Oliver. Admission is free to the local Fiber Art show. Hours are 5 to 9 Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Aug. 18, 24, 25,31 and Sept. 1; 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 23 and 30. Ths camel is part of the Fber Art Show. Made of wool fiber by Cyndee Mishler of Richland, the animal is completely decked out with a tiny saddle.saddle blanket, bed rolls, water bottle and r»ney bag. Shirley Thompson of the Arts Council admires this section of the Fiber Arts exhibit. From left is a 15-block double woven 54- by 84-inch coverlet, with a pine tree border, by Frank W. Crow of Kalamazoo; an aqua-colored slipover sweater of 90 percent mohair from a Michigan herd and 10 percent wool made by Stephanie Richardson; Sugar Bear's Jacket, which was inspired by Delton artist Sandy Tallenger's blue-eyed and pink-nosed white cat; and a framed tapestry, called “Grandmother's Black Vase." by Joan B. Casey of Lansing. Rutland appoints two extra members to Appeals Board by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Rutland Charter Township has increased its Board of Appeals from three to five members. Township officials last week unanimously approved the appointment of Tom Burghdoff to a three-year post and Maggie Coleman to a two-year position on Rutland's Appeals Board. Burghdoff and Coleman join Appeals Board members Sandy James, Jan McKeough and John Scott. The decision to increase the size of the board was made earlier this year to make it easier to gather a quorum and to give the public more representation during case hear­ ings, Township Supervisor Robert Edwards said. In related action, the board approved a $60 fee increase for those who request a meeting of the Appeals Board. The change hikes the fee from $90 to $150. The increase makes the Appeals Board fee uniform to that of the Building and Zoning Board for meetings requested by individuals at times other than its regular quarterly meetings, which cost $100. The Township Board also appointed Dorothy Flint to take the seat vacated by Mary Linderman who is retiring form the Building and Zoning Board. In other action, the board: • Approved the levy of 2.43575 mills for operations and fire protection discussed dur­ ing the townships annual truth-in-taxation hearing and three-tenths of a mill to support the Hastings Public Library. Township taxes are due February 14,1992. • Approved paying township trustees a FINANCIAL FOCUS /i«rata/fc-...M»rk D. Christsraan of Edward D. Jonas & Co. 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Among other improvements, one fund group pioneered the use of image processing of documents. This dramatically reduced errors while shortening response time to shareholders’ requests. Another group developed its own automated inquiry-tracking system. Now it reports that more than 90 per­ cent of shareholder inquiries are resolved with cnly one telephone call Another group says 99.993 percent of its transactions are now processed without errors. For many years, customer service was something hinds provided only because it was required. For most, the focus was solely on the fund’s performance. Today, investors ex­ pect more convenient, efficient ways to have their money handled. As competition to gain shareholder confidence increases, the funds have r*>et the challenge with more and better service. If your mutual fund falls short of the customer service you expect, perhaps you should examine its other features as well. There are a lot of outstanding mutual funds eager to manage your money and give you top-notch service in the bargain. $50 fee for special meetings called at the discretion of Township Supervisor Bob Ed­ wards. If the meeting is purely informational and no official action is taken the fee will be waived. • Voted 4 to 3 in favor of increasing elec­ tion workers' pay from $5 to $6 an hour for the chairperson and from $430 to $5.50 for the rest of the workers, retroactive to August 1. According to Township clerk Phyllis Fuller this is the first raise election workers have received since 1986. Edwards and trustees Jerry Bradley and Barbara Bradford cast the dissenting votes. Bradley stated that he had a problem with the pay being retroactive. • Gave an update on the status of the Green Street Sewer project. The township has not yet obtained a service contract with the City of Hastings which states that the — STOCKS — The following prices are close of business last Reported changes are from ious week. Company Close AT&T 38’/. Ameritech 61’/. 52’/. Anheuser-Busch Chrysler 11’/. 24’/. Clark Equipment CMS Energy 21’/. Coca Cola 63’/. Dow Chemical 53'/. Exxon 57’/. Family Dollar 25’/. Ford 31’/. General Motors 38’/. Great Lakes Bancorp 10’/. Hastings Mfg. 41 IBM 99 JCPenney 53 Johnson & Johnson 92’/. Kmart 44’/. Kellogg Company 106’/. McDonald’s 32’/. Sears 437. Soutneast Mich. Gas 16 Spartan Motors 19 Upjohn 457. Gold 5356.50 Silver $3.93 Dow Jones 3008.72 Volume 212,000,000 from the Tuesday. the prev­ Change —1 —7. -17. +1 + 7i —27» —2 -’/. —27. -7. -’/. —1’/. + 7. + 13A +2 + s/8 —.50 —.04 -18.56 city will take them on as a sewer customer. Discussions are continuing between Hast­ ings and Rutland concerning the route and type of system to be installed. • Discussed the upcoming Hastings Area Schools special election with school board member Larry Haywood. He attended the meeting on behalf of the School Board to answer the questions of township officials and residents regarding the millage proposals for a new elementary school, a swimming pool at the high school, additions and im­ provements to existing facilities and funds for maintenance. • Discussed the possibility of examining Woodruff Road, west of State Road, to con­ sider repaving it when the township takes its annual road tour with the County Road Commission next spring. Present at the meeting was Maurice Ogden, who last COUNCILtcont from pagel) after a public hearing, adopted the final amended plan for improvements submitted by the Downtown Development Authority. The revised DDA plan will include extended street lighting, more parking, streetscaping, acquisition of the historic but vacant Hastings Hotel, building facade improvements and a public swimming pool. City officials stressed that adopting the revised plan does not necessarily mean each of the proposals will be adopted. Jay Kilpatrick, a consultant to the DDA Board, also pointed out that because of tax increment financing, the public is spending no extra tax dollars for the projects. Under the TIFA financing plan, extra revenue from assessing improvements in what is designated as the downtown district is "captured" for the DDA funding. Jasperse said that "By approving the concept (of the revised DDA plan), we're not approving any individual projects." In other business Monday evening, the council: • Agreed to renew its property and liability insurance premium with the Meadowbrook Insurance Co., at a cost of $83,125 for the 1991-92 fiscal year. • Referred to the Parks Committee a request from Elisa Smith of Lake Odessa to use a part of Fish Hatchery Park for a wedding. She wants to have a pig roast and horse-drawn carriage. Council members noted that an ordinance prohibits animals in the park. • Received corrected information) about the state equalized valuation for the July Board of Review. The difference resulted in an SEV decrease of $160,800. • Approved a minor change in the Aug. 24 month presented the Township Board with a request on behalf of residents that the one mile of Woodruff Road, west of State Road be paved. • Discussed the Algonquin Lake Associa­ tion’s meeting with representatives from Hastings Sanitary Service and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources regarding the discharge of treated ground water from a leaking cell at the landfill into a stream which empties into Algonquin Lake. Ed­ wards stated that he had sent a letter to Hast­ ings Sanitary Service earlier in the month stating that the township supported the clean up at the site but had concerns about quality controls for the effluent Summerfest parade route. • Named Police Chief Jerry Sarver as a delegate to the Municipal Employees Retirement System convention Sept. 24 and 25. Director of Public Services Mike Klovanich is the alternate. • Decided to lease a parking lot to National Bank of Hastings for $1,850 annually, an increase of $350. • Recommended installation of a boat launch somewhere in the city in a future DDA project. • Approved a request for hookup to city water and sewer from Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Elman of Hastings Township at their expense. • Decided to have Sarver and Fire Chief Roger Caris seek bids on a new siren. Officials said the old one atop the fire station does not adequately cover the city. • Approved a request from the hastings Area School System to use voting machines next month for its special bond and millage election. • Approved a request from Sarver to attend a records management school, with necessary expenses. • Noted that Councilman Donald Spencer was recognized by the fire department for allowing use of his equipment and facilities for extrication training. Extra Copies of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 15, 1991 Letters •wn... Ui5 <5774/-_ I |J (jROWlNd?! MDCALLNE DOC'.tfEN'T Class reunion gets back to roots To The Editor: A major event took place in Hastings, Aug. 10 that probably went unknown to most of the community. The Hastings High School Class of 1966 held its 25th class reunion. Each yar in communities throughout the na­ tion, an untold number of high school classes return to their home towns and renew old ac­ quaintances. Unremarkable perhaps, however, one can safely say that the organizers of this 25th have given new meaning to the term "class reunion." I write this letter to say thank you to Jane Nevins Webb and her large support cast for their efforts in putting on one of the finest weekends I have had in a long time. This 25th class reunion was not merely a get-together, but an organized event that in­ cluded socializing at private homes, breakfasts, golf and a reunion at the Country Club, complete with speeches, a slide show, band and a special tribute to many of our teachers who taught at Hastings High. Highlights of the evening were presenta­ tions by Mary Settles Andrus, Mike Youngs, and the impromptu return of the 1966 Hastings High School cheerleaders. It is no wonder that class members traveled from as far as Alaska and Dublin, Ireland, to take part in this event. This was a massive undertaking that united long-time friends and promoted a continuance of relationships that seem to grow stronger as years pass by. I believe that all of us seek a balance in life, and a peace of mind based on the notion that where we have been and where we are going somehow counts for something. This has its foundation in a series of roots that extend down deeply into our families, friends, com­ munities and past experiences. It is evident that these roots run very deep with the memories of the class of 1966. We are all proud of our class, school and com­ munity. We savor those relationships built years ago and our past experiences shall be treasured forever. To all of you who served on this committee, thank you. I am very grateful. Greg R. Webster A member of the Class of 1966 To The Editor: Why not accept millage verdict? To The Editor: Why not have all the concerned parties use the remaining time until the millage election to present all the facts, pro and con, necessary for the voters to understand the issues and make their own decisions? Why not then accept the results of the vote as the will of the people, and not ask them to vote on the same issue again for one year? Why not, if the "no" votes win, refrain from criticizing the "no" voters as anti­ education, not caring for the welfare of the students or not understanding the issues. Why not accept the fact that the majority of the voters are intelligent and concerned peo­ ple, who do understand the issues and are capable of deciding what they want or don't Barry County roots run deep want their tax dollars spent for and how much more they should be taxed? Why should a "no” vote always be con­ sidered a “wrong" vote and a "yes" vote always considered a "right" vote? Why, when a person does their duty as re­ quested and votes according to their cons­ cience, if they should vote "no” and win, they are asked to go back again and again and vote until they supposedly do it right and vote "yes”? Could it be that the taxpayer’s opinion isn’t important, just his approval? Mr. and Mrs. Donald Nicholson Taxpayers in Barry County Hastings Barry County is populated by just ordinary people. Some have more, some have less. Most have jobs, some are on welfare. It’s just a good cross section of rural America. The 1990 census shows Barry County to have a population of 50,057. Branch County has 41,502, Cass County has 49,477. These three counties are the least populated counties in the southern part of Michigan. Usually, the money is where the people are. If so, these three counties could be considered as the least prosperous counties and should not feel above wearing patches on their overalls, so to speak. Some want the best, however. When improvements are made in a lesser populated county, each taxpayer would have a grater burden to bear than if it were to be in a more populated county. When new projects are considered, those facts should be kept in mind. Most of those working and living in Barry County are employed outside of Barry Coun­ ty. If so, then the outside work place are con­ tributing greatly to the support of Barry County. When a relative from an out of state good farming area visited a relative in Barry Coun­ ty for the first time, the out of stater asked the local relative, "How in the world do people live in Barry County with all the hills, the hollows, the lakes, the swamps and such.” The native replied, “Simple, it has been done for years, the farmers milk their cows twice a day and the merchants milk the tourist once a year.” Dear old barry, we love you with all your faults. I was bom and went to school there many moons ago. My roots there run deep. Frank Card Lansing On building foundations of life Did schools receive donation in 1950s? To The Editor: Please check to see if there are any records of someone offering a considerable donation to the Hastings School System in the early 1950s. My grandma told me about the time what is now the middle school was built. The donor was Mr. Albert Silvers, owner of Hastings Aluminum Products. I’d like to know why we need a pool now, when we didn’t back then? And, why do we need to raise the millage, when we could raise the money for a pool the same way they raised donations to renovate the Central Auditorium? We can charge to use it, as Thor­ napple Kellogg does, to raise money to main­ tain it. Thank you, Debra James Hastings Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: •Make your letter brief and to the point. •Letters should be written In good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must Include their signature, address and phone number. The writer’s name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Sc. id letters to: Loiters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 ^Hastings Banner) Devoted to the Interests of Barry County since 1856 published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 (616; 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President Stephen Jacobs Treasurer To The Editor: The two things that made what is good in America are families and schools. Parents and teachers have the task of building the foundatroris'of life in children. It is a waste of time ofbuild anything unless It ’ has lasting qualities tand is worth keeping. God created this earth to supply the total needs of man, before He made man. Mankind has the privilege of choosing so, in building lives the very best of material should be put into them. If a man is to operate as man is intended, he will recognize others. Take a look at the world today, and list what is good and what is bad. Terrific amount of traffic goes up and down M-79 at Quimby. Why? Do theyall go for a good purpose? With both parents and teachers, they face a momentous responsibility in a world of confu­ sion, greed and the determination of billions of people to live their own life styles. My dear parents, let your lifestyle before your children be such that it is worthwhile to copy. Don’t think that they do not understand you, as you do and say. My dcyr tcachcrs, you could greatly profit by’ taking npfeqe of how teachers tri past generations honored their calling, and con­ ducted their personality to comply with the personalities of parents and students. The word to always consider is “out­ come.” In 1991 the world is reaping what was sown in many past centuries. What shall we do about it? In creation, God never left unfinished anything once started, but completed it, for its intended outcome. In these days, we on this earth, are rapidly experiencing the outcome of centuries long past, and today’s speed of outcome is here before we finish what we start. Outcome is certain. Cameron McIntyre Hastings Schools don’t need buildings, pool To The Editor: We do not need any more new school buildings. All the schools do now is jam tax issues down our throats. Plus, we do not need a swimming pool, if they need one why can’t they share with Mid­ dleville? The liability will be outrageous. We do not need any more taxes when we have people going hungry and homeless and the government is cutting back. The school Public Opinion- needs to do the same. It sounds like politics. To me, enough is enough. It sounds to me like the more they get the more they want, instead of need. It is funny to me, I got along without (one), swimming pool, and so did a lot of other people. Elden Shellenbarger Hastings How to help Romanian visitors? To The Editor: I have encountered a situation that seems to have roadblocks in every direction. I am writing to you in the hope you can assist in a solution to this problem. My sister had the opportunity to visit Romania to volunteer her assistance to orphan children in an institution near Bucharest. Two young Romanian men in their early twenties volunteered to act as guides and interpreters for American volunteers. These young men assisted the visitors in any way possible, even to the extent that they shared their home when red tape delayed airplane departures. These young men accompanied my sister on a visitor’s visa to the United States. Currently they are staying in the Middleville area. They have had college training in the mechanical engineering field in Romania. However, they would like to finish their education in America. Their problem is two-fold: (1) They would like to earn the money to pay for their college education and (2) They would like to enter a college in America. It appears that Michigan is no longer a land of opportunity. The red tape involving student visas and work visas seems to be impossible to overcome. Telephone calls to the Immigration Office- in Detroit result tn being put on hold for 20 minutes and then listening to a recor­ ding. Visits to college counselors in the Grand Rapids area are discouraging. This does not appear to be the situation in all parts of the country. In a conversation with a friend in Virginia, it was mentioned that in a college class in that area, there are more immigants than U.S. citizens. These young men are eager to work. They are polite and intelligent individuals. This is the type of young adult that the United States needs to remain a strong nation. Any assistance or advice on how to proceed with this problem that you can provide, would be greatly appreciated. Judy Barber Middleville Many important issues face residents of Hastings and Barry County. We welcome any solutions or opinions on matters of school, business or lifestyle, through “Letter to the Editor”. Write us on your thoughts this week. —The Banner Are you ready for fall or are you hanging on to the last days of summer? With August half over, the "dog days” of summer are setting in, and fall is just around the comer. Are you looking forward to the change of season or do you hope hot summer weather hangs on into September? John Jacobs Vice President Frederic Jacobs Secretary Newsroom David T. Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Todd Tubergen (Sportt Editor) Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Sue Hinckley Sandra Ponsetto Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. • noon. ScottOmmen Denise Howell Jeny Johnson Phylls Bowers Subscription Rates: $13 per year in Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) Steven Ball Nicole Blair Scott Chrystlar Chrystal Chrystlar Karen Morse Melissa Duggan Hastings: Nashville: Hastings: Hastings: Hastings: Hastings: “I’m looking forward to fall. It cools down, and “I wish summer would stay. You can go to the tures when the leaves fall the fall colors are so pret­ beaches and the parks and and the snow falls." ty in Michigan.” stuff like that." "I wish summer would go year around. I can’t stand the cold.” “I like summer because 1 like the warm weather.” “I like summer because “I like fall because you I like playing with my tur­ tle slip and slide." can make all different pic­ �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 15, 1991 — Page 5 Legal Notices COMMON COUNCIL July 22. 1991 Common Council m«» in regular sassion in »h« City Holl. Council Chambers. Hastings. Michigan, on Monday. July 22. 1991 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Gray presiding. 1. Present at roll call were members: Brower, Cusock. Spencer. White. Campbell. 2. Moved by Campbell, supported by Brower that Councilpersons Walton. Watson & Jasperse excuses be approved. Yeas: All. Absent: Three. Carried. 3. Moved by Spencer, supported by White that the minutes of the July 8. meeting be approved as read and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeas: All. Absent: Three. Carried. 4. Invoices read: Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce (Eberhards Grand Opening money for 4th of July Parade for the troops)$50 00 Chemco9.603.50 Consolidated Gov’t Services1.274.17 Haviland Products.2.780.00 Amar Joint Sealants7.500.00 Marblehead lime .1.740.88 Moved by Campbell, supported by Cusock that the above Invoices be approved as read. Yeos: Camp­ bell. White. Spencer, Cusock. Brower. Absent: Walton. Watson, Jasperse. Carried. 5. Moved by Brower, supported by White that the following invoices be approved from the Con­ tingency Fund with repayment from DDA: Jones & Henry..................................-$2,467.12 Williams 8 Works........................ .................... 1.825.61 Georgetown Construction94,010.10 Britten Concrete.............................................31,099.85 Duane Hamilton Excavating..........................8,583.00 Yeas: Brower, Cusack. Spencer, White, Campbell. Absent: Walton. Watson. Jasperse. Carried. 6. Moved by Cusock, supported by White that $180.00 for Kellogg Community College be approv­ ed with proper budget adjustment to >101-301*960.20 and to come from Designated Training. Yeos: Campbell. White, Spencer, Cusack, Brower. Absent: Walton, Watson, Jasperse. Carried. 7. Moved by Campbell, supported by White that the request from Joe LaJoye of July 17, for the transfer of $1.500.00 for the Hastings City Band be approved. Yeas: Brower, Cusack, Spencer, White, Campbell. Absent: Walton, Watson, Jasperse. Carried. 8. Moved by Campbell, supported by White that the letter of July 9, from Hastings Charter Township concerning water hookup for Glenn Elman on S. Broadway be referred to the Water and Sewer Committee. Yeos: Ail. Absent: Three. Carried. 9. Moved by Cusock. supported by Spencer that the request of July 16, from the J EDC to transfer $20,000 os budgeted be approved. Yeas: Camp­ bell, White, Spencer, Cusack. Brower. Absent: Walton, Watson, Jasperse. Carried. 10. Moved by White, supported by Brower that elected and appointed officials be allowed to at­ tend the Michigan Municipal Leagues Convention In Grand Rapids October 2-4, 1991 with necessary expenses. Yeos: Brower, Cusock, Spencer, White, Campbell. Absent: Walton, Watson, Jasperse. Carried. 11. Moved by Cusack, supported by White that Mike Klovonlch be appointed as the Delegate, and Mayor Gray as alternate for the AAML Convention In October, for the annual meeting. Yeos: All. Ab­ sent: Three. Carried. 12. Moved by Campbell, supported by Cusack, that the request of 7/22/91 from Orvin Moore and Tod McKelvey of the Clty/County Airport Commis­ sion to transfer $15,000 be approved. Yeas: Camp­ bel/, White, Spencer, Cusock, Brower. Absent; Walton, Watson. Jasperse. Carried. 13. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the letter of July 22, Inviting the Mayor and Council to tour the Hastings Public Library with Hastings Charter Township on Thursday. August 1, from 4-6 p.m. be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Ab­ sent: Throe. Carried. 14. Moved by White, supported by Spencer that Ordinance 244; an ordinance to amend the Hastings Code (1970) Section 6.66 to adjust Hydrant Fees charged to the City be adopted. Yeas: Brower, Cusack, Spencer, White, Campbell. Absent: Walton, Watson, Jasperse. Carried. e Moved by Brower, supported by Cusock that the resolution supporting curbside recycling In Hastings be adopted and the Mayor authorized to sign. Yoos: All. Absent: Three. Carried. 16. Moved by Cusock, supported by Brower that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign a purchase agreement between the City of Hastings, and Robert J. and Sheryl L. Taylor for the purchase of a portion of Lot 65 of Supervisor Glasgow's Se­ cond Addition, lying Easterly of the Thornapple River. Yeas: Campbell, White, Spencer. Cusack, Brower. Absent: Walton, Wctson, Jasperse. Carried. 17. Moved by White, supported by Spencer that the request from Mayor Gray for necessary ex­ penses to attend Region I meeting 91/92 as she was elected Secretory of Region I. be approved. Yeas: Brower. Cusack, Spencer, White, Campbell. Absent: Walton. Watson, Jasperse. Carried. 18. Moved by White, supported by Cusack that the Police Report for June 1991 bo received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: Three. Carried. 19. Councilperson Spencer stated that the Na­ tional Bank lease is up and the committee is work­ ing on It. 20. Councilperson Campbel! reported that Woodlawn Avenue is completed ond looks good and that the City crews are now wording on Apple Street and areln the second block of the DDA pro­ ject. He also was concerned about the status of the house at 312 and 314 E. State St. where the house is and the barber shop was and said action needed to be taken to clean It up. Moved by Campbell, supported by Cusock to authorize Mike Klovonlch, Director of Public Ser­ vices. to take care of getting the house tom down as soon as possible with the funds to come from the Equipment Fund under the direction of the Director of Public Services. Yeas: Campbell, White. Spencer, Cusack, Brower. Absent: Walton, Wat­ son. Jasperse. Carried. 21. Councilperson Campbell asked about a mat­ ter referred to the Property Committee some time ogo about on access from the DNR and no action hod been token. Moved by Campbell, supported by White that the Clerk request the Property Chair­ man to follow up on the river access and report bock at the next meeting. Yeas: All. Absent: Throe. Carried. 22. Councilperson Spencer stated that there would be a Water and Sewer meeting on Wednes­ day, July 24, at 7:00 p.m with Rutland Township on the sewer extension. 23. Moved by Cusack, supported by Brower that the request from Chief of Police. Jerry Sarver for reimbursement for a course at Western Michigan University for $313.46 be approved. (He obtained a 4.0 on said course.) Yeas: Brower, Cusock. Spencer, White, Campbell. Absent: Walton. Wat­ son, Jasperse. Carried. 24. Moved by Cusock. supported by White that a decrease in SEV of $160,800 amounting to a loss of approximately $2,400.00 in Revenue Taxes as ap­ proved by the July Board of Review be noted and a copy of the changes received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: Throe. Carried. 25. Ross Brown was present and asked if the City bid locally on the bill pa’d to Amar Joint Sealants ond Mr. Klovcnich stated that he did not know anyone locally who did that type of work. Mr. Brown also has questions about the police report concerning sale of tobacco to minors. 26. Moved by Campbell, supported by Cusock to adjourn at 8:10 p.m. Read and approved; Mary Lou Grov. Mayor Shoran Vickery, City Clerk (8/15) State of Michigan Probate Court CLAIMS NOTICE -u .a _ moepenoofn — rrooate FILE NO. 91-20645-IE Estate of CAROL C. DUBOIS, deceased. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS. Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whose last known address was 13050 Banfield Rood. Battle Creek, Michigan. 490)7 died 6-14-91. An instrument dated 2-25-88 has been admitted as the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the Independent personal representative, Leland C. Dubois. 14383 Bedford Rood, Battle Creek, Michigan 49017, or to both the Independent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court, 220 W. Court Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058, within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. Robert J. Borrowdale (PI 1024) 491 East Columbia Avenue Battle Creek. Ml 49015 (616)968-9191 (8/15) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry CLAIMS NOTICE Independent Probate FILE NO. 91-20628-IE Estate of BARBARA ANN SMITH. Deceased. Social Security No. 365-20-4913. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whose last known address was 12880 Manning Lake Road, Delton, Ml 49046 died June 9, 1991. An Instrument dated 1/29/86 has been admitted as the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the Independent personal representative Cynthia P. Klinger, 100 Northland, Rockford, Michigan, 49341, or to both the Indepen­ dent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court, 220 W. Court St.. Hastings, Michigan, 49058, within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. William J. Ryan (P23545) 207 Park Bldg., 132 W. South St. Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 (616)381-0142 (8/15) State or Michigan Probate Court County of Barry CLAIMS NOTICS Independent Probate FILE NO. 91-20623-IE Estate of Robert Troy Tripp. Social Security Number 380-86-8124. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whose last known address was 214 Robin Road. Middleville, Ml 49333 died 4/18/91. An Instrument dated none has been ad­ mitted as the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate wifi be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative Kareen R. Tripp, 7230 Oliver Wood Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, Ml 49546, or to both the In­ dependent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. Hastings, Michigan 49058, within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the per­ sons entitled to it. Nilda A. Caceres (P33669) 4270 Plainfield NE Grand Rapids, Ml 49505 (616)363-6611 (8/15) STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER TO ANSWER Hon. Richard M. Shuster File No. 91-380-CH RAYMOND J. NEILL and KATHLEEN NEILL. Plaintiffs, vs. CLARA I. VOSBURGH, LOUIS R. BARTHOLOMEW and EMILY D. BARTHOLOMEW and/or the UNKNOWN and/or UNDETERMINED HEIRS of DEFENDANTS BARTHOLOMEW ond BERNARD R. SCHULTZ ond GERTRUDE F. SCHULTZ, Defendants. Thomas W. Thome (P21429) Attorney for Plaintiffs 425 S. Westnedge Kalamazoo. Michigan 49007 Bruce W. Geo (P23696) Attorney for Defendant Vosburgh At a session of said Court being hold In the City and County of Hastings, Michigan, this 29th day of July, 1991. PRESENT: HONORABLE RICHARD M. SHUSTER. CIRCUIT JUDGE. On the 25th day of July, 1991. an action was filed by RAYMOND J. NEILL and KATHLEEN NEILL. Plain­ tiffs. against CLARA I. VOSBURGH, LOUIS R. BAR­ THOLOMEW. EMILY D. BARTHOLOMEW. BERNARD R. SHULTZ and GERTRUDE F. SHULTZ AND THEIR UNKNOWN HEIRS. DEVISEES. LEGATEES AND ASSIGNS, Defendants in this Court to quiet title to parcels of land situated in the Township of Barry. County of Barry and State of Michigan and more particularly described as follows, to-wit: Lot 46 of Cedar Point Plats, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 51. Also parcels of land in the Nor­ thwest 1/4 of Section 12, Town 1 North Range 9 West, Described as: Commence 6A rods 10 feet North of the Southwest corner of said Northwest 1/4 of Suction 12. thence East 4 rods, thence North 4’/> rods, thence West 4 rods, thence South 47» rods tc place of beginning. Also beginning at a point on the West line of said Section 12 which lies 1099.00 feet North «Mid North 87 degrees 51' East 82.50 feet from the West 1/4 post of said Section 12. thence due North 74.25 teet. thence due East 183.50 feat, thence due South 74.25 feet, thence due West 183.50 feet to place of beginning, excep­ ting the West 16.50 feet of last above description for road purposes. Barry Township. Barry County, Michigan. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that De’vndants LOUIS R. BARTHOiOMEW and EMILY D BARTHOLOMEW. AND THEIR KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS DEVISEES. LEGATEES AND ASSIGNS shall answer or take such other action as may be permitted by low at the Circuit Co'-rt for Barry County. Michigan on or before the 23rd day of September. 1991. Failure to comply with this Order will result in a Judgment by Default against Defendants Bar­ tholomew their heirs, devisees, legatees and assigns, for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in this Court. PATRICK A. MvCAULEY CIRCUIT JUDGE (8/22) Vintage car show at Charlton Park Old cars and really old cars will chug and puff their way to Chariton Park for the An­ tique Auto Show and Swap Meet on Sun­ day. An incorrect date for the event was pub­ lished in this week’s Reminder. The 22nd annual event opens at 9 a.m. and continues until 4 p.m. at the park and historic museum. Vintage autos will be displayed through­ out the historic village for visitors to ad­ mire. Owners will be on hand to talk about their cars and the restoration More than 400 operating antique automo­ biles, valued at more than $1.5 million, are expected for the show. "Last year we had 163 cars, but it was a rainy day,” said Diane Smith, director of Charlton Park. "Usually we have about 300 cars and 2,000 to 3,000 spectators. It's nor­ mally our second biggest show of the year in attendance." Visitors once again will award two Spec­ tators Choice Trophies to their favorite pre­ war and post-war car. Winners in 1990 were a 1929 Ford Model A roadster and a 1941 Ford convertible. All cars 25 years old or older are consid­ ered antiques and will be admitted for free to the show with their drivers. The first 300 cars will receive a dash plaque. Door prizes will be given away to auto owners and vendors. Auto buffs will have the opportunity to find, buy or swap auto parts and accessories Vintage autos will be displayed Sunday throughout historic Chariton Park during the 22nd annual Antique Auto Show and Swap Meet. (Banner file photo) at the Swap Meet. Vintage cars for sale by their owners will be displayed in the car cor­ ral. Flea market and arts and crafts items also will be on display. A square dance will be held during the event "The dance was something we used to have, and now we’ve brought it back," Smith said. Legal Notice Lake Odessa News: MORTGAGE SALE Default having been mode in the terms and con­ ditions of a certain mortgage mode by AAARY E. ELMER, of 1746 Hickory Rood. Battle Creek, Michigan. Mortgagor, to Security Pacific Housing Services, Inc., Mortgagee dated the 10th day of September, 1988 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 31st day of October. 1988, in Liber 474 of Barry County Records. on page 421 on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due, at the date ef this notice, for principal ond interest, the sum of EIGHTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINETY NINE ond 86/100($18.299.86). And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been in­ stituted to recover the debt secured by said mor­ tgage or any part therof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained In said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan In such case mode and provided, notice Is hereby given that on the 6th day of September. 1991 at 10:00 o'clock am. Local Time, said mor­ tgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auc­ tion, to the highest bidder, at the east door en­ trance of the Court Howe in Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County or Barry Is held), of the premises described In said mortgaje, or so much tereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage.'with Interest thereon at 13.5 per cent per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, Including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undeninged. necessary to pro­ tect Its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Johnstown In the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: A parcel of land In the Northeast 1/4 of Nor­ theast 1/4 of Section 28, Town 1 North. Range 8 West, described as: Beginning at a point which Iles 1046.4 feet South and 2130 feet East of the North 1/4 post of said Section: thence South 66 degrees 46* West 163.22 feet along the centerline of Hickory road (Highway running by the Iden cemetery) to the point of beginning: thence South 66 degrees 46' West 190.42 feet along the centerline of Hickory rood; thence North 925 feet; thence East 175 feet; thence South to the point of beginning. During the six (6) months Immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that In the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may bo redeemed during the 30 days im­ mediately following the sale. Dated: July 16, 1991 SECURITY PACIFIC HOUSING SERVICES. INC. Mortgagee Joseph J. Fabrizio Attorney for Mortgagee 1520 North Woodword Ave.. Suite 106 Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48304 (313) 642-1012 (8/22) The event is sponsored by the Veteran Motor Car Gub of America in Battle Creek. Admission is $3 for adults, 50 cents for children ages 5 to 15. The park grounds and beach at Thornapple Lake will be open to the public, all for the same admission price. Food and beverages will be sold at the village. Charlton Park is located just north of M­ 79 between Hastings and Nashville. Bom to Kevin and Tamala Harrington of Carson City, a daughter Leah Elizabeth, 7 pounds, 9 ounces on July 20. Grandparents are Ken and Mary Harrington of Cunningham Road, Woodland Township and great­ grandparents LaVon and Evelyn Bower. Tammy’s parents are Michael and Sally (Middleton) Ranger of Carson City and the late Bernice Ranger. Kevin is a 1980 Lake wood graduate. Friends of the Library met Aug. 6 and covered several business items. The climax of the evening was assembling folders with six pages of inserts about the benefits of reading to babies and young children, a cloth book, a certificate for a heavier book to be redeemed at the Lake Odessa Community Library. The folders will be placed at Pennock and Ionia Hospitals to be given free to parents of newborn babies in the Lakewood area. The Ionia Hospital and some in Grand Rapids have similar projects but theirs arc funded by many donors. Friends of the Library are providing total funding for this new venture. Hale and Evelyn McCartney are moving in­ to the former Shepler home on Fifth Avenue, directly behind the post office. Real estate transfers include those of Kathryn Haas and son Larry Roberts of Lake Odessa to John and Sue Howard of Vermont­ ville; John and Melodie Rohlman to John and Sue Howard. Contrary to the announcement last week of the Gospel Sing at the Lake Odessa Com­ munity Library, the correct date is Saturday, August 17 from 7 to 9 p.m. Many friends and relatives of the Goodemoot, Curtis, Stadel and Durkee families were in town on Saturday for the funeral service at Koops Chapel for Ford Goodemoot. Hastings again made the pages of Midwest Living magazine with a feature about the Feedsack Fashions created by Diane Haines. As the South Jefferson Street News would an­ nounce, “Hastings Has It — the Thumbs Up City.” Bette Fockler of Shelbyville will make a return to visit to Lake Odessa on Monday, Aug. 19 for one of her first person dramas en­ titled "Eleanor Roosevelt — Her Later Years." She will be presenting her program at a luncheon meeting of United Methodist Delton Sand & Gravel and Cloverdale Excavating have combined to serve you better, we do custom hauling, fill sand, gravel, stone, top­ soil. septic systems and bull dozing. Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. to noon 623-8600 Women, Visitors are welcome. For details telephone the church office at 374-8861. Funeral services were held Friday for Ed­ mond Lyons, former resident, of Bradenton. Florida, His father was a longtime rural mail carrier from the local post office. The Gary Studts have joined the growing number of homeowners who are replacing wrought iron porch railings with painted wooden railings and posts. Housing trim has gone in cycles. How many years ago was it that people were tearing off their rotting wooden posts and replacing them with iron? Today’s treated lumber has made possible and practical this reversion to methods of the past. Monday night's football game in Dallas was of special interest to many local families, chiefly those of the children and grand­ children and related kin of the late Leonre Vargas as they saw their cousin Tony Casillas playing on the Dallas team. He is 6 feet three, weighing -280 'pounds.- In college, he had played for the Oklahoma Sooncrs. He grew up in Tulsa. His cousins here include the Ed Cooleys and their Flessner and Coppess children, the Eli Casillas family of Grand Ledge and also the Galaviz, Guitterez and Rodriguez families. Army National Guard Private George Brownell Jr. has completed basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. He is the son of Barbara (Holland) Ruid of W. Jordan Lake Street, near Tasker Road. There will be a public hearing Monday, Aug. 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Page Memorial Building concerning a request by Sparton Engineering Products, Inc. Lake Odessa Group. This in­ volves lots 79 to 82 and lot 95 in Johnson’s Addition to the Village of Bonanza. The Saturday evening Gospel Sing at the local library is free and is oput to anyone who wishes to attend. This is another in the series of musical evenings provided by the library staff and friends for the pleasure of the public. Earlier programs have been a violin program, a Valentine musical evening, an Irish evening with stories, music and use of Irish in­ struments. Bob Hudson, husband of librarian Shelley Hudson, is returning for this next event with plans for singing some of the familiar gospel songs besides some which may be new/old to others. Stack Insurance Agency, Inc. 128 W. Mill St.. Hastings 616-945-9568 We’re only silent until you need us for: Homeowners • Firmowners • Automobile • Business and Com­ mercial • Boatowners and Yacht • Workers' Comp Insurance. INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... • Individual Health • Group Health • Retirement • Life • Home • Auto • Farm • Business • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings • Rental Property • Motorcycle Since 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE... at 945-3412 • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held August 13. 1991 are dvailable in the County Clerk's office ot 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. HELP WANTED Cooks, Waitresses and Bartenders Nights and Weekends - Flexible Hours I Call or come in between 11:00 a.m. ) and 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday ( Bill's Sport's Pub) at Lakeview Lanes Lake Odessa • 374-4881 JI �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 15, 1991 Pauline Enz Q Jeanette Q. Somers WAYLAND - Jeanette Quayle Somers, 78 of Wayland passed to the Spiritual World on Monday, August 5, 1991. Mrs. Somers was born in Corunna, the daughter of William and Belle Allen Quayle. She attended Corunna Public Schools and after graduation worked in the Corunna Bank. She was married to Robert K. Somers, DVM, on December 7, 1936. Then in 1937 they moved to St. Paul, Minnesota, where Dr. Somers worked for the United States Depart­ ment of Agriculture. In 1947 they moved to Arlington, Virginia where Dr. Somers worked in the Bureau of Animal Industry. Mrs. Somers soon showed her talents in designing and making dresses for Square Dancing, also fcr weddings and other special occasions. She ran a dress designing business out of her home for many years. During the 31 years they lived in Virginia they trailered through all of the United States and Canada. After Dr. Somers retired from USDA, he made several trips to foreign coun­ tries for the World Bank and was allowed to take Jeanette along (at his expense) to Argenti­ na, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Tanzinea. They also found time for a tour of the Holy Land, Austria and Switzerland. In 1978, they found the perfect spot for retirement on Payne Lake. They continued SquareDancinguntilMay, 1979 when Jeanette had a very serious heart attack. She recovered sufficiently to continue her design and sewing but no more dancing. Funeral services are being held at the family home for family members. Her body has been transported to MSU Anatomy Department, where after serving educational uses it will be cremated and interred in the Memorial Garden. Jeanette wanted rememberances sent as a Jeanette Quayle Somers Memorial to either: Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 325 W. Center. St., Hastings, MI 49058 or Oak Arbor Church of the New Jerusalem, 4535 Oak Arbor Dr., Rochester. MI 49058. Clifford M. Davis MIDDLEVILLE - Clifford M. Davis. 92, formerly of Middleville, passed away Satur­ day, August 10, 1991 at M.J. Clark Memorial Home in Grand Rapids. Mr. Davis was bom on July 30, 1899 in Barry County, the son of Charles and Ora Davis. He was raised in Barry County and attended Moe School and Middleville High School, graduating in 1917. He attended Michigan State Agriculture College. He was married to Jennie Converse on December 14, 1922 in Allegan County. He lived 65 years on their farm on Bender Road, Middleville and farmed for 65 years. His ancestors helped settle the Prairie near Middleville. Mr. Davis and his wife were the oldest living members of the Middleville United Methodist Church and a Farm Bureau member for many years. He was a quiet, gentle man who loved the Prairie, his family and animals. Mr. Davis is survived by his wife, Jennie Davis; four daughters, Bernard (Marcella) Krallman of Jackson, Dr. R. Jack (Donna) Chase of Grand Rapids, Lawrence (Myrtle) Secord and Gladeon (Norma) Lewis both of Middleville; nine grandchildren, 16 great­ grandchildren. A memorial service was held Tuesday, August 13 in the chapel of MJ. Clark Memor­ ial Home, Grand Rapids. Immediately follow­ ing was a graveside service at Ml Hope Cemet­ ery, Middleville, with Reverend Ethel Stears and Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to MJ. Clark Memorial Home or to the Stained Glass Window Restoration Fund at the Middle­ ville United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. ATTEND SERVICES ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH Part of lhe Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the midwest. 2415 McCann Rd., Ir­ ving, Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sunday 10:00 a.m. Holy Commu­ nion; 5 p.m. Evening Prayer. 1928 Book of Common prayer used at all services. CHURCH OF THE’ NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. James Leitzman Pastor. Sun­ day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults, Teens and Children. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Cotant. choir director. Sunday morning 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.. Morning Worship; 4:45 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church Streets. Philip L. Brown. Pastor. Church phone 616/945-9574. Summer Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. (nursery atten­ dant). Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship service over WBCH AMFM at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Nar­ cotics Anonymous 12:00 noon. Wednesday Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursdays Bazaar Workshop Cay Perry home 9:00 a.m. Saturday Co­ Dependents Anonymous 9 a.m. Thursday. Aug. 15 - CROP Walk Recruitment Rally 7:00 p.m. Room 108. Tuesday. Aug. 20 - U.M. Pic­ nic and Program on Trees 6:30 p.m. at Bob Casey Farm. Wednes­ day, Aug. 21 - Serendipity Bible Study, 9 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 25 Last Sunday Fish Bowl for Hunger. Tuesday, Aug. 27 - Barry County Jail Ministry meeting 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. Aug. 23 - Ruth UWM Circle picnic - carpool from church at 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 1 - Guest speaker from Michigan Council on Alcohol Problems (M1CAP), 9:30 Hastings Area HASTINGS FIRST ST. ROSE CATHOLIC PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. Hastings. Michigan, G. Kent Keller. Pastor. Eileen Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday ■ 9:30 Morn­ ing Worship Service. Nursery pro­ vided. Broadcast of this service Father Charles Fisher. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 over WBCH-AM and FM. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD, 502 E. Bond. Hastings. Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton. 948-2529. Sunday School 10:00 Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday, a.m.; Worship 11:00a.m.; Evening Aug. 18 - 8:00 Holy Communion; Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser­ 9: 15 Church School (all ages); vice — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped 10: 30 Holy Communion. Thurs­ for the handicapped. day. Aug. 15 - 6:30 Softball. 8:00 AA. Friday. Aug. 16 - 5:30 Wed. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY Reh. Saturday, Aug. 17 - Softball ADVENTIST CHURCH, 904 Tour.; 3:00 Wedding; 8:00 NA. Terry Lane (at Starr School Road). Monday, Aug. 19 - 6:00 Positive Philip R. Colburn. Pastor. Church Parenting; 7:00 Bazaar Workbee. phone number is 945-2170, if no answer, call 945-3355. Saturday services are: Sabbath School at 9:20 WELCOME CORNERS a.m. (for all ages), and Worship UNITED METHODIST Service at 11:00 a.m. Prayer CHURCH, 3185 N. Broadway. Meeting this Tuesday. 7:00-8:00 Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor Robert p.m. on the topic "God So Loved" Kersten. Phone (Woodland) (John 3:16). The community is in­ 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard, vited. Adventurer Club for children 945-5974. Worship Services — ages 6-9 will meet Thursdays, 6:30 Sunday. 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; to 8:00 p.m. at Marcie Scofield's Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. 4-H home, for crafts, fun activities and meets Mondays, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 learning more about God. Call the p.m. Bible Study, Wednesdays, church phone number for informa­ 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers, 801 tion. The all-church luncheon will Barber Rd.. Hastings. be held this Sabbath, following church services. School registration HASTINGS GRACE is Sunday. August 18,9-12 noon. A BRETHREN, (The Bible Church) yard sale for donations to the Bring Your Bible. 600 Powell Pathfinder Club will be held Augsut Road, 1 mile East of Hastings. Our 29. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Bring items for Motto: ,,Tbe Bible, the whole Bi­ sale to school by August 27. Our ble, and nothing but the Bible". Community Service Center. 502 E. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. for all Green Street, is open to the public ages. Morning Worship, 10:30 on Monday and Wednesday, 9-12 a.m. Thursday 7:30 prayer meeting noon. To make sure your needs are and softball for the youth. Pastor met. please call 945-2361 for an ap­ Emeritus, Rus Sarver. Phone pointment for clothing. 945-9224. Every Sunday is Friend­ ship Day. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. James R. Barrett, Asst. Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service, Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00, Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7:00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Pryer meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir pracicc. GOD, 1674 West State Road. Hastings, Michigan, James A. Campbell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13- (9); Adult Bible Study - no age limits. Middleville Area MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH, 314 E. Main St.. Mid­ The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS * LOAN ASSOCIATION dleville, Ml. Phone 765-3073. Traditional Latin Mass 4:30’ p.m. ’ every Sunday. Confession and Rosary 4.15 p.m. Delton Area OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK C ATHOLIC CHURCH, 6547 Lacey Rd.. Lacey. Mass: Sunday 8: 30 a.m. Hailing* and Lake Ode**a ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC .CHURCH, 11252 Fiona Rd., WREN FUNERAL HOME Delton. Masses: Saturday, 5:00 p.m.; Sunday. 11 a.m. Hasting* FLEXFABINCORPORATED of Hasting* NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS CHURCH OF GOD. 7th DAY, Banfieb, Michigan. Services 10 a.m. each Saturday. Call 671-4100. or Box 42. Bedford. Mich. 49020. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway - Hasting* BOSLEY PHARMACY • Proscriptions” -110 5. Jefferson • 945 3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 7?0Ccok Rd — Halting*. Michigan Creek Rd., 8 mi. S., Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School 4t 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Satur­ day Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9: 30 a.m. Q Ford ^Goodemoot } ( LAKE ODESSA - Ford A. Goodemoot, 75 of 808 Fifth Avenue, Lake Odessa, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 1991 at his residence. “ Mr. Goodemoot was bom on May 18, 1916 in Lake Odessa, the son of Donald and Sarah (Fox) Goodemoot. He graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1933. He was married to Lorraine Curtis. She preceded him in death inDecember of 1962. He then married Madelene Durkee Stadel on Janu­ ary 1, 1964. He was a lifelong resident of the Lake Odes­ sa area. He farmed until the late 1950s. He also worked for the Reith Riley Corporation for 29 years retiring in 1979. He was a member of the Central Methodist Church of Lake Odessa and the Farm Bureau. Mr. Goodemoot is survived by his wife, Madelene; two sons, Alan Goodemoot of Woodland, Von Goodemoot of Lake Odessa; two daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Sharon) Brink of Ida, Jeanie Mulford of Flat Rock; one step-son Dallas Stadel of Lansing, one step-daughter, Shirley Yager of Hastings; 14 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; three brothers, Mike, Don and Rex all of Lake Odessa; three sisters, Mrs. John (Marian) McDowell, Mrs. Helen Robinson, Mrs. Lyle (Peg) Faulkner all of Lake Odessa. He was preceded in death by one brother, Francis in 1961. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 10, at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa, with Reverend Keith Laidler officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association. H. May Fawley LOWELL - Mrs. H. May Fawley, 75, of Lowell Medical Center passed away Friday August 9, 1991 at her residence. Mrs. Fawley was born on March 9,1916 at Ionia, the daughter of John and Henrietta (Graham) Jeffery. She attended and graduated from Lowell School. She was married to Carl Fawley on Decem­ ber 1935. She had lived in Clarksville, Nashville and Lake Odessa areas before moving to Lowell Medical Center in December 1990. Mrs. Fawley is survived by her husband Carl; six, sons, Lester and Kay Fawley, Doug and Edie Fowley, Ken and Sharon Fawley, Bruce and Joyce Fawley, Muri and Sharon Fawley and Mark and Sue Fawley; foster daughters, Joyce (Jeny) Tanis, Mary (Phil) Alver, 22 grandchildren; several great grand­ children; sister, Margaret (George) Graham. Funeral services wrc held Monday August 12, at Clarksville Bible Church, the Reverend Larry Pike officiating. Burial was at Clarksvil­ le Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel, Clarksville. ( Kenneth E Benedict HASTINGS - Kenneth E. Benedict, 56 of 426 East Grand Street, Hast­ ings passed away Saturday, August 10,1991 at V.A. Medical Center in Ann Arbor. Mr. Benedict was born on May 29, 1935 in Hastings, the son of Robert and Bulah (Sternaman) BenedicL He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings Schools. He was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the United States Air Force. He was married to Linda L. Smith, June 1, 1979. He was employed most of his life as a general building contractor. He was a member of the Hastings Eagles Lodge. Mr. Benedict is survived by his wife, Linda; two daughters, Johanna Lillie and Lisa Baker, both of Hastings; two grandchildren; two sisters, Virginia Benedict of Hastings and Shir­ ley Lawhead of Battle Creek; two brothers, Charles Benedict and Edward Benedict, both of Hastings. Full Military graveside services were held Wednesday, August 14 at the Fort Custer National Cemetery in Battle Creek with Reverend Alfred Silvemail officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Foundation for the Blind. Edmond "Ed" 'I. Lyons FLORIDA - Edmond “Ed” I. Lyon, 76, of 111 51st Avenue Terrace, West Bradenton, Flordia passed away Monday, August 5,1991 at Bradenton, Florida. Mr. Lyon was born on August 31, 1914 in Lake Odessa, the son of Sanford and Dorothy (Green) Lyon. He graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1933 and married Eloise Steward in 1934 in Lake Odessa. He served in the United States Army during World War n. He lived in Lake Odessa and Grand Rapids before moving to Florida in 1981. He was a salesman for Pet Supply Company in Grand Rapids for several years before retiring in 1980. Mr. Lyon is survived by his wife, Eloise; one son, Mike Lyon of Sarasota, Florida; one daughter, Marilyn Forney of Grand Rapids; two step-brothers, Jim Lyon of East Lansing and Edward Lyon of Tampa, Florida; one step­ sister, Joan Everly of Arlington Heights, Illi­ nois; four grandchildren; two great­ grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, August 9 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Reverend Keith Laidler officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Fund. Q Frances E Bellingham • Proposition HI - requests a half mill increase for four years (1992-95 inclusive) to provide operating funds for the maintenance and repair of school facilities. If passed, this proposition would cost the average homeowner about $15 a year and would generate about $160,000 in revenue. • Proposition IV - if passed would allow the school district to borrow up to $4, 035,000 and issue unlimited tax bonds for the development and improvement of a site at Hastings High School for the construction of an indoor swimming pool. If passed the proposition would raise taxes for the average homeowner by $10.50 a year. This proposition would also add .35 mills to the districts existing debt retirement for the next 20 years. • Proposition V - asks voters to approve .5680 mill for three years, 1993­ 95 inclusive, to provide funds for the maintenance of the proposed swimming pool. This millage increase would cost the average homeowner $17.04 annually during the millage duration and would Lillian E Pingston ( HASTINGS - Lillian E. Pingston, 91 of Hastings, passed iway Thursday, August 8, 1991 at Pernorx Hospital. Mrs. Pingston was bom on July 21,1900, the daughter of William P. and Mary (Kiel) White­ man. She graduated from Ann Arbor High School in 1918. She received her teaching degree from Eastern Normal in Ypsilanti, she taught school in the Ann Arbor area for three years, worked as a bookkeeper for Hackney Hardware for 17 years in Dexter. She was married to Howard W. Pingston on August 24, 1923. He preceded her in death on March 7,1957. She moved to Hastings with her daughter Barbara Songer in 1988. She was a member of Methodist Church and Eastern Star in Dexter. Mrs. Pingston is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Arthur (Patricia) Stoll of Chelsea, Dr. William L. (Barbara) Songer of Hastings; one son, Robert P. Pinkston of DeWitt; 13 grand­ children, 20 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Respecting her wishes there will be no funer­ al services. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital Foundation. Arrangements were made by the Gin-bach Funeral Home, Hastings. ( Pauline Helen Healy ) HASTINGS - Pauline Helen Healy, 65 of 8775 South Bedford Road, Hastings passed away Friday, August 9, 1991 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Healy was bora on March 15, 1926 in Vermontville, the daugTer of Herbert and Thelma (Holcomb) Howe. She was raised in the Vermontville area and attended schools there. She later finished high school through ( James Kenneth Crawley i the Hastings Adult Education Program in 1975. She was married to Floyd N. Healy on HASTINGS - James Kenneth “Ken” Craw­ February 24,1945. She was a homemaker and ley, 82 of 7088 South Bedford Road, Hastings, lived all her married life in the Dowling area passed away Friday, August 9,1991 at Tender­ and the past 31 years at her present address. Mrs. Healy is survived by a son and care of Hastings. Mr. Crawley was bora on October 27,1908 daughter-in-law, Melvin and Natalie Healy of in Baltimore Township, Barry County, the son Hastings; a daughter. Mrs. Richard (Christine) of James and Mabel (Merritt) Crawley. He Dawe of Hastings; five grandchildren; eight lived all his life at his present farm home and great grandchildren; her mother, Thelma Howe attended the Dowling School and Hastings of Hastings; one brother, Stanley Howe; two sisters, Arlene Hokanson and Virginia Fox, all High School. He was married to Nellie Lester on April 5, of Vermontville. 1929. He fanned and was well-known area She was preceded in death by her husband, Floya on July 2, 1989 and her father, Herbert milk hauler for the Pet Milk Company for many Funeral services were held Tuesday, August years. He retired in 1975. 13 at the Union Cemetery with Pastor Bruce He was a life member of the Grange being affiliated with the Star, Johnstown, Maple. Stewart officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leaf, National and State Granges. Thoraapple Manor Patients Activities Fund. Mr. Crawley is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Rick (Nonna) Rodrigucz of Hastings, Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, 1401 North Broadway, Mrs. David (Bonnie) Roush of Nashville; Hastings. seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Gerld Crawley of Battle Creek; two sisters, Mrs. Lawrence (Doris) Holcomb of Bellevue, Mrs. Verdie Sinclair of Hastings. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nellie on January 26, 1972, brother Dale Crowley, sister, Irene Bridleman. Graveside services were held Tuesday, August 13, at the Dowling Cemetery with | First...Advertise it in Chaplain Cathy Vessecchia officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to | The BANNER Barry County Habitat of Good Samaritan i C«//_948-8051 Hospice of Barry County. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, 1401 N. Broadway, Hastings. | Want to raise extra 5 | cash for all your | Back-To-School needs? | I Have a Garage Sale! i 8 BALLOT ...continued from page 1 maintenance and operation of new school facilities. If passed, this millage would cost the average homeowner an additional $26.57 a year and generate approximately $280,000 per year. ) PLAINWELL - Mrs. Frances E. Belling­ ham, 93, of Plainwell formerly of Thornapple Lake, passed away Friday August 9, 1991 in Plainwell. Mrs. Bellingham was born on April 17,1898 at Bany County, the daughter of the late George and Maragetta (Doster) Brownell. She attended and graduated from Plainwell High School in 1917 and attended Western Normal College. Mrs. Bellingham is survived by five daught­ ers, Mrs. Larry (Ann) Sterner of Scotts, Mrs. Richard (Jean) Osborne of Hastings, Mrs. Jasper (Charlene) Armintrout of Plainwell, Mrs. Ronal (Ruth) Grosshams of Grand Ledge and Mrs. Dan (Sue) Dubois of Lansing; 17 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Irene Janousek of Plainwell; one brother George Brownell of Lansing. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack in 1975; two grandchildren, Stanley Stermer and Julie DuBois. Funeral services were held Monday, August 12 at the Marshall-Gren Funeral Home, Marshall, with Pastor Robert Rushing officiat­ ing. Burial was at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Ransom Public Library or charity of one’s choice. KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA - Pauline Enz of Good Samaritan Village, Kissimmee, Florida passed away Tuesday, August 6, 1991. Pauline -..as bom October 29, 1910 in Woodlar i ownship, the daughter of George and R _ ainz. She attended the North Jordan School and graduated from Woodland School. She went on to attend Eaton County Normal and Huntington College. She was employed as a medical records consultant at various hospitals and in various states. She moved to Florida when she retired. She attended Lake Odessa Calvary United Brethem and Good Samaritan Community Church in Kissimmee. She is survived by two brothers and sistersin-law; Ford and Orpha Enz and Carl and Ethel Enz all of Woodlland and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Leland of Woodland. Memorial services were held at Good Samaritan Community Church in Florida. generate up to $180,000 in revenue. Schoessel has said that if the bond issues pass and the supporting millages fail, the board will have to decide whether or not to go ahead with the construction and seek other sources of funding before facilities are completed. He also stated that the district is continuing to seek additional community funding sources for the construction of the swimming pool at the high school, so the full .5680 millage increase may not have to be levied. The board approved these propositions and the special election last month. The issues are being put on the ballot in response to the report of the Citizen’s Building and Site Advisory Committee which was reactivated last fall and spent about seven months studying the future needs of the schools, and looking at existing facilities to see what needs to be done to meet the future needs of the community. Schoessel has said that board members decided to put both the bond and the millage issues on the same ballot because they wanted the public to know what additional millage would be needed to run the new facilities. Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner wel­ comes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of express­ ing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general inter­ est. The following guidelines have been established to help you: •Make your letter brier and to the point. •Letters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must include their sig­ nature, address and phone num­ ber. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. *The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 4905B �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 15, 1991 — Page 7 Rayners to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary K reception honoring the 50th wedding an­ Aldriches to mark their 40th wedding anniversary niversary of Donald and Vonda (Balch) Rayner will be held Sunday, Aug. 18, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Riverbend Travel Hall, 533 W. State St., Hastings. Donald and Vonda Rayner of 1005 N. Taffee Drive, Hastings invite relatives, friends and neighbors to join them in this celebration. The Rayners were married Aug. 16, 1941, in Bryon, Ohio. They have three children, David and Shirley Rayner of Beaumont, Texas, and Gary and Joan Rayner and Kathy and Rick Palmer of Hastings. They also have nine grandchildren and six great­ grandchildren. Vonda was a bus driver for Hastings Area Schools for many years. Donald retired from E.W. Bliss after 34 years of service. They request no gifts, just your presence and good wishes. Donald and Alice (Bechtel) Aldrich will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary Aug. 18. They live at 7210 84th St.. Caledonia, Mich. 49316. Their children are Roberta Jean Aldrich, Deborah (Aldrich) Jack and fiancee, Fred Profitt, Timothy and Annette (Sienko) Aldrich, Denise (Aldrich) and Stan Ogden and Jeffery and Gail (Holttygen) Aldrich. They also have 13 grandchildren, Joel V. Bennett-Aldrich; Dawn, Leslie, Sarah Jack and Rebecca Profitt; Todd, Matthew and Ken­ neth Aldrich; LeAnne, Erin and Heather Ogden; and Lori and Andrea Aldrich. No gifts please, prayers and cards are: Moskaliks celebrate 25th wedding anniversary Jim and Judy Moskalik of Hastings celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary Aug. 13. They were married as students, at Kanley Chapel on the campus of Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. They have lived for the past 24 years in the Hastings area and have three sons, Andrew of Lansing; Aaron, a student at WMU; and Benjamin, a student at Hastings High. Normajean Campbell and Roland Nichols (dad) and Frank Capitano (father) are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Lisa K. Capitano, to Charles L. McManus, son of James and Darlene McManus. The bride to be is a senior at Delton Kellogg High School. Her fiance is a graduate of Delton Kellogg and is currently in the U.S. Navy. A wedding is being planned for June 13, 1992. Legal Notices - ■‘*3’ Tolans tavbserve 50th wedding anniversary Mrs. Kenneth Benedict of Hastings would like to announce the engagement of her daughter, Johanna (Jodi) Helene Lillie, to David John Fouty, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gregory W. Fouty. Dave is currently employed at Fort Custer Tool and Die in Battle Creek. A Oct. 5, 1991, wedding is being planned. The children of Bob and Mary Tolan arc in­ viting friends and relatives to a 50th wedding anniversary celebration on Sundav. Aug. 25 from 1-5 p.m. at the Middleville United Methodist Church, 111 Church St. Your presence is the only gift requested. Strickland-Amendt to wed this October Annette M. Clinton and Kerry S. Walters were united in marriage at Cedar Creek Bible Church in Delton June 8. Annette is the daughter of Barbara Clinton of Middleville and the late Robert Clinton. Kerry is the son of Marjorie Walters of Augusta and the late Clifford Walters. Maid of honor was Fran Boeve, friend of the bride and best man was Jack Fox, friend of the groom, Kevin Clinton, brother of the bride and Rich Cross, friend of both, served as ushers. The bride was given away by her brother. Bob Clinton, of Harbor City, Calif. A reception was held at First Baptist Church of Middleville. Out of state guests came from California, Texas, Illinois and Virginia. The couple now reside in Hastings. Comptons to observe their golden anniversary The children and grandchildren of Roy and Edna Compton invite family, friends and neighbors to an open house in honor of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary. The couple was married Aug. 30, 1941, in Covington, Ky., and have four children. Orma (Gilbert) Ames, Albert (Angie) Compton. Matthew (Brenda) Compton, and Mark Com­ pton. all of Mulliken. They also have seven grandchildren. The open house will be held at Roxand Township Hall. Mulliken, on Sunday, Aug. 25. from 2 to 5 p.m. The honor of your presence is the only gift requested. Capitano-McManus announce engagement MORTGAGE SALE Lillie-Fouty plan to be married on October 5 Clinton-Walters united in marriage on June 8 Donna Cox to celebrate her 80th birthday Donna Cox will celebrate her 80th birthday on August 18. Her husband Charles marked his 82nd last April. A quiet celebration with their family is planned by the Middleville couple. Announcement is made of the engagement of Amy Marie Stickland of Battle Creek and Walter Clyde Amendt of Oahu, Hawaii. Amy is the daughter of Wendell and Wilma Strickland of Battle Creek, and Walter is the son of Walter and Luella Amendt of Richland. The bride-elect is currently employed at II Stanly Co. Inc. in Fort Custer. Her fiancee is a pipefitter/welder for Island Paradise Con­ tracting at the Pearl Harbor Naval Base. An October wedding is being planned. Yeager-Sessink plan to be married Sept. 7 Open house planned to mark 80th birthday of “Grandpa Shaw” Mr. and Mrs. Robert Yeager of Beulah are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Mary Sue, to Kyle Richard Sessink, son of the Rev. Richard Sessink of Lake Odessa and the late Linda Sessink. Mary is a 1987 graduate of Benzie Central High School. She attended Northwood In­ stitute and is employed in Grand Rapids. Kyle is a 1986 graduate of Lakewood High School and is employed at Kamminga and Roodvoets Excavating Inc. in Grand Rapids. A Sept. 7 wedding is planned and the couple will reside in Kentwood. Default having been mode in the terms and con­ ditions of a certain mortgage made by DAVID B. HARPER AND JULIA K. HARPER, husband ond wife, to Great Lakes Bancorp, a Federal Sayings Bank, organized under the Home Owners’ Loan Act of 1933. of the United States of America, os amend­ ed, Mortgagee, dated the 1st day of November. 1988, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds far the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on the 7th day of November, 1988, in Liber 474 of Barry County Records, at Page 806, on which mortage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Thirty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred FortyThree ond 18/100 ($38,843.18) Dollars. Plus an Escrow Deficit of Three Hundred Twenty-Two and 01/100 ($322.01) Dollars. Minus an Unapplied Credit of One Hundred Fifty and 82/100 ($150.82) Dollars. And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof; Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage ond pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 29th day of August, 1991 at iwo o’clock In the after­ noon. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the East entrance to tho Barry County Cour­ thouse in the City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. os aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the in­ terest thereon at ten and 500/1000 (10.500 %) per­ cent per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, ond also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its in­ terest in the premises. Said premises are situated in the Township of Barry, County of Barry. State of Michigan and described as: Beginning at the Northwest Corner of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 6, Town 1 North. Range 9 West, said point lying in the center of tho highway, thence east in center of the highway 187.5 feet, thence south 526 feet, for the place of beginning, thence south 29 deg 29’ west 336.33 feet, thence east to a point south of the place of beginning, thence north to the beginning. Barry Township. Barry County, Michigan. Sidwell No.(s): 08-03 006-013-00. Subject to easements and restrictions of record. During the six (6) months immediately fallowing the sole, the property may be redeemed. If it is determined at the time of sole that the property is abandoned, the redemption period will become one (1) month. Dated at Ann Arbor. Michigan July 2, 1991. Great Lakes Bancorp, A Federal Savings Bonk. Mortgagee Laura A. Cassell LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lakes Bancorp One Great Lakes Plaza P.O. Box 8600 Ann Arbor, Michigan 48107-8600 (313)769-8300 <8/22) An open house will celebrate the SOtli birth­ day of Newman Shaw from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Ai.g. 18, at the V.F.W. Post No. 8260, 304 S. State, Nashville. - PART TIME - HYGIENIST wanted Pleasant Conditions s16°°/hr. Apply to Ad No. 555 do The Reminder, P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 «♦ VEGAS night: V.F.W. Post 8260 - Nashville. MI * £ Friday, August 16 J 7:00 P.M. to MIDNIGHT * -f♦a Public * Invited • s500 House Limit ♦ — Proceeds for V.F.W. Sports Fund — ♦ NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage mode July 6. 1984, by Leo C. Quick and Joyce N. Quick a/k/a/ Joyce N. Endsley (now deceased), as mortgagor(s). to the United States of America, os mortgagee, and recorded on July 6, 1934, in the Office of the Register of Deeds far Barry County, Michigan, in Liber 260 of mor­ tgages on pages 38-41; On whicn mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at the date of ths Notice Fifty-one Thousand Four Hundred Five and 95/100 Dollars ($51,405.95) principal and Twenty-eight Thousand Two and 40/100 Dollars ($28,002.40) interest: No suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituied to recover the debt or any port of the debt secured by said mortgage, and the power of sale contained in said mortgage having become operative by reason of such default: NOW. THEREFORE. Notice is Hereby Given that on September 19. 1991 at 10:00 o’clock in the fore­ noon at the East Door of Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, that being the place for holding the Cir­ cuit Court far the County of Barry, there will be of­ fered for sale and sola to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale provided by law and in said mortgage, the lands and premises in said mortgage mentioned and described, as follows, to wit: The South 50 feet of Lots 36 and 37 and the North 32 feet of vacated Lincoln Street of Kelly's Addition 4*1. according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liher 3 of Plats on Page 94. Section 8. Town 3 North, Range 8 West. Hastings Township. City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period will be one month from the foreclosure sale. Property may be redeemed by paying the amount of the bid at the foreclosure sole plus interest and any upaid emcumbrances on the property from dote of sole. For additional in­ formation. contact UNITED STATES OF AMERICA acting through Farmers Home Administration. 535 W. Woodlawn. Ave., Hastings. Ml 49058. mortgagee. Dated: August 8. 1991 (8/29) SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE Default has been mode in the condition of a mor­ tgage mode by James Gau, a single man to Lam­ brecht Company. Mortgagee, dated December 15, 1986, and recorded on December 31. 1986 in Liber 444, on page 683, Barry County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Sterling Savings Bank by an assignment dated June 1. 1989. and recorded on June 14. 1989 in Liber 483. on page 713. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dote hereof the sum of TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TWNETY-EIGHT AND 15/100 Dollars (25.428.15). including interest at 9.0% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at the mortgage premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 11 00 o'clock a.m. on September 5. 1991 Said premises are situated in lhe Township ol Hope Burry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 16 rods of the South 32 rods of the East 25 rods of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1 4 of Section 25. Town 2 North. Range 9 West. P.P. #007 000-025 011-00 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case lhe redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July II. 1991 David J. Bennet* Thav. Gross. Steinway and Bennett 30150 Telegraph #444 Birmingham. Ml 48025 (313) 645-1700 Sterling Savings Bank Assignee of Mortgagee (8-15) �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 15, 1991 Dear Long Island: I appreciate your honesty but I wouldn’t thing of printing your name and address. You would have wemen on your doorstep from every state in the union and Canada, as well. I don’t kr.j».' where all those lemons came from. To*- bad, but please don’t give up. There-'' Ts of peaches out there, too. You just haven’t met them yet. Good luck to you. Legal Notices NOTICE OF ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION Pursuant to tho provisions of Public Act 183 of 1043, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Barry County Board of Commissioners have adopted the following Ordinance which amends the Barry County Zoning Ordinance in the follow­ ing manner: The Zoning District Mop has been amended as follows: Map Change A-5-90 The North 300 ft. of the South 366 ft. of the East 1716 ft. of the West 2064.87 ft. of the SW 1/4 ft.of Sec. 6 T4N. R10W, Thomopple Twp. From A & AR. Map Change A-10-90 08 11 017 063 00 A parcel in E 1/2 W 1/2 Sec. 17-2-10, beg at pt. on W 1/8 line which Iles N 1 deg W 1623. 85 ft. from SW cor E 1 /2 SE 1/4 Sec. 17, th N 1 deg W 300 ft., th S68degE 198.81 ft.,thN 1 deg W 108.77 ft., thS85 deg E 883.37 ft., th S 17 deg 49* W 624.50 ft. Th S 0 deg 47 E 348 ft. th 87 deg 50' W 329 ft. th N'ly to pt. of intersection with line run S 87 deg 50' E from beg. th N 87 deg 50* W 347 ft. to beg. 11 acres. 08 11 017 064 00 NW 1/4 SE 1/4 Sec. 17-2-10. NE 1/4 SW 1/4 Sec. 17-2-10, E of Hwy. 45.23 acres. 08 II 017 065 00 All of E 1/2 SE 1/4 SW 1/4 Sec. 17-2-10 lying E of cen ol Marsh Rd. ex. the S. 678.2 ft. also ex. plat of Orangeville. 7.32 acres M/L. 08 11 017 056 00 Lots 23, 24 and 25, plat of Orangeville. 08 11 012 008 00 Lot 26. Village of Orangeville. NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given the Barry County Plann­ ing Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following Special Use Permits: CASE NO. Sp. 18-91 - John J. Schranz, (applicant) LOCATION: At 13790 Hutchinson Rd., on the West side of the rood between Fruin and Mud Lake Rds. in Sec. 22, Johnstown Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit to operate a dog kennel. CASE NO. Sp. 19-91 - Felicity Laurie. LOCATION: At 122 S. Wellman Rd. on the West side of the road between E. State and Center Rds. In Sec. 17, Castleton Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for a home occupation (ie. a beauty shop). MEETING DATE: August 26. 1991. TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Annex Conference Room in the County Annex Building at 117 South Broadway. Hostings. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time ond place. Site inspections of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Planning Commission members the day of the hearing. Persons in­ terested In accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office. The special use applications are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Of­ fice, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan during the hours of 8 a.m to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please call the Plann­ ing Office at 948-4830 for further information. Nancy L. Boersma Barry County Clerk (8/15) 08 11 120 009 00 Lots of 63-64, Village of Orangeville. 08 11 120 010 00 Lot 65. Village of Orangeville. Ou 11 120 011 00 Lots 66. 67 and 68, Village of Orangeville From AR & R-2 to RL-S. Orangeville Twp. T2N, R10W. The above named ordinance became effective August 7, 1991, following the approval by the Michigan Department of Commerce. Copies of this ordinance are available for purchase or Inspection in the Barry County Planning Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan between the hours of 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Please call 948-4830 for futher Information. Date: August 7, 1991 THEODORE MCKELVEY, Chairman Barry County Board of Commissioners NANCY L. BOERSMA, Clerk Barry County (8/15) Synopsis ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 6. 1991 at 7:30 p.m. Board members present: Harper. Cook, Lewis. Boulter. Absent: Miller. Also present: 5 citizens ond guests. Truth in Taxation vote tabled until Sept, meeting. Denied request for TOPS group use of hall. Thanked Harvey Warren for the good job he has done operating the transfer station. Approved 1 year contract with Hastings Sanitary Service to operate the transfer station. New social security regulations discussed. Received proposed amendment to Fire Dept. By­ Laws. Bills read and approved. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Darlene Harper, Clerk (8/15) NASHVILLE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER Or. Michael Callton Therapeutic Muscle Massage Heat and Cold Treatments Special Therapy Machines Gentle Manipulations Appointments Available Same Day NEW PATIENT SPECIAL • । Examination, X-Rays, SOE00 • 4CO ' and Treatment • MUST BRING COUPON TO REDEEM OFFER • OFFER EXPIRES AUGUST 31, 1991 Most Insurances Accepted - Open 6 Days A week 127 S. Main Street, Nashville • Ph. 852-2070 ' • Should she tip the hotel maid? Taking medication is matter of life & death Dear Ann Landers: My beautiful girlfriend, Maria Elena, was only 20 years old when she died. “Mari” was full of love and compassion for everyone. She had the ability to bring all kinds of people together in friend­ ship. Everyone who knew her said she was a joy and an inspiration. Mari suffered from epilepsy since childhood. She had a seizure and drowned while taking a bath. That wonderful young person died for no good ieason. The medicine that could have prevented the seizure sat un­ touched in her bedroom a dozen steps away. My Mari, who was so sensible about most things, ignored pleas from me and other close friends to take her medication regularly. Those of us who loved her are upset with ourselves for not watching her more carefully and making her understand that taking her medicine was a matter of life and death. We all feel terrible. This dear, beautiful girl did not have to die. If anyone who is reading this has epilepsy or suffers from a life-threatening illness, please take your medication and follow your doctor’s orders. Think of those who love you and make the choice to stay here with them. If you care for someone and suspect or know that he or she is not taking the medicine needed to stay well or alive, don’t let it go. Don’t kid yourself into believing that these people know what is best for themselves. They don’t. Talk to family members, doctors, co-workers, anyone who might be able to in­ fluence them. Don’t let the matter slide or you may find yourself heartsick and inconsolable — like me. — Mourning in Alburuerque. Dear Alburquerque: You have written a beautiful letter but it is obvious that you are carrying a terrible burden of guilt. Please understand that it was not your responsibility to see that Mari took her medicine. It was up to her to take care of herself. Her failure to do so cost her her life. Anyone who wants the latest information on how those with epilepsy can help themselves should write or call: The Epilepsy Foundation of America, 4351 Garden City Dr., Lan­ dover, MD. 20785; 1-800-EFA-1000 (voice and TDD for the hearing impaired). Is he too nice of a guy? “Offering New Therapies Not Available at Other Area Clinics” • • • • • Ann Landers Dear Ann Landers: All my life I've been The Good Friend. The Pal. Someone to talk to when there’s trouble. Someone to go to for advice. Someone to tely on. I’m glad women trust me and I value:these friendships, but why am I never viewed as a romantic pro­ spect? Can it be that I am too nice? I’m in my mid-20s and have never had a serious relationship. I'm not handsome but I'm not ugly either. Do women just nor fall in love with a good friend? The women I know tell me how rotten their boyfriends treat them and I’ve read similar horror stories in your column. But nice guys like me never get a second look. Am I con­ demned to be forever alone and loveless? What’s the matter with me that I’m — Just a Good Friend in Sante Fe. Dear Just: The most durable love relation­ ships grow out of friendship. In face, love is friendship that has caught fire. Can it be that you aren't agressive enough? NOTICE for FREE & REDUCED PRICED MEALS DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS today announced its policy for free and reduced-priced meals for children unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch, School Breakfast or Com­ modity School Programs. The following household size and income criteria will be used for determining eligibility._________________________________________________________________________________________ B. A. SCALE FOR REDUCED SCALE FOR FREE MEALS PRICE MEALS TOTAL FAMILY SIZE OR FREE MILK YEAR MONTH WEEK YEAR MONTH WEEK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8,606 11,544 14,482 17,420 20,358 23,296 26,234 29,172 718 962 1,207 1,452 1,697 1,942 2,187 2,431 166 222 279 335 392 448 505 561 12,247 16,428 20,609 24,790 28,971 33,152 37,333 41,514 1,021 1,369 1.718 2,066 2,415 2,763 3,112 3.460 236 316 397 477 558 638 718 798 Each additional family member + 2,938 + 245 + 57 + 4,181 + 349 + 81 Children from households whose income is at or below the levels shown are eligible for free and reducedprice meals or free milk. Application forms are being sent to all homes with a letter to parents or guardians. To apply for free or reduced-price meals, households should fill out the form and return it to the school. Additional copies of the application form are available at the principal's office in each school. NON FOOD STAMP HOUSEHOLDS: An application which doas not contain ail of the following information cannot be processed by the school: (1) monthly source of income received by each household member (such as wages, child support, etc.); (2) names of all household members; (3) social security number of adult household member who signs the application; and (4) the signature of an adult household member. FOOD STAMP/AFDC HOUSEHOLDS: If you currently receive Food Stamps or "Aid to Families with Depen­ dent Children" (AFDC) for your child, you only have to list your child's name and Food Stamp or AFDC case number, and sign the application. The information provided by the household is confidential and will be used only for the purpose of deter­ mining eligibility and verifying data. Applications may be verified by the school or other officials at any time during the school year. If children are approved for free or reduced-price meal or free milk benefits, the household must report to the school increases in household income over $50 pe: month ($600 per year) and decreases in household size. Households may apply for benefits at any time during the school year. If a household is not currently eligi­ ble but has a decrease in household income, an increase in household size or if a household member becomes unemployed, the household shoulc* fill out an application at that time. I’ll bet some of those women who perceive you as a pal would be thrilled if you’d make the first move. Try it and let me know what happens. I have a hunch you’re in for a surprise. He gives male side of things Dear Ann Landers: Lately your column has done quite a lot of male-bashing. If you are interested in presenting a more balanced view of the world as it is, you will print my letter. I am recent widower. My wife passed away July of 1990. I am 63 years old, in good health, not bad looking, reasonably in­ telligent, informed, well-mannered, and I ap­ preciate how much a good woman can add to a man’s life. My wife was wounderful person and we had many happy years together. In the last six months, I have had 17 dates. Dozens of well-meaning friends and family members had just “the right woman’’ for me. At this moment I feel like a laboratory frog that has been dissected and scrutinized under a microscope. • Not one of the 17 women I dated had the slightest interest in what I thought about anything. No one asked a single question. They were not interested in hearing about my four fine children, who are now young men with good careers and families of their own. All they wanted to talk about was my income, my assets, the market value of my home, and whether I had any good investments. I am so disgusted that I don’t feel like going out on another date. I’ve just about decided to stay single for the rest of my life, which is a shame because I have a lot to offer and I really would like to be married again. The facts are exactly as stated in this letter. I don’t mind if you publish my name and ad­ dress. In fact I wish you would. — Long Island. Barry County Marriage Licenses: Larry Joe McClurkin, Hastings and Joan Marie Kidder, Hastings. LeRoy Lemont Conant, Hastings and Lisa Kay Jordan, Hastings. Michael John Clough, Sr., Hastings and Jeanne Marte Swander, Hastings. Terry Allan Ketchum, Plainwell and Lisa Marie Finch, Shelbyville. Gary Lynn Bowerman, Hastings and Margaret Leah Lewis, Hastings. Douglas Stephen Wenk, Hastings and Sharon Kay Curtis, Hastings. Roger Allen Byykkonen, Grand Rapids and Faith Victoria Schilz, Nashville. Larry Allen Holden, Plainwell and Trade Lynn Ritchie, Plainwell. Arthur Wade Mayhew, Middleville and Debra Ann Morris, Middleville. Robert Scott Kok, Wayland and Wendy Dyan Pepper, Byron Center. Ronald Albert Idema, Jr., Delton and Teresa G. Cota, Delton. Keith Clair Reid, Hastings and Elena Sue Arias, Hastings. Michael Raymond Havens, Hastings and Ruth Machial Martin, Hastings. Todd Michael Stolicker, Middleville and Tamalynn Marie Sontag, Middleville. Christian Allen Youngs, Nashville and Missy Renee Allen, Nashville. Robert Leroy Kennicott, Plainwell and Frances Elaine Gibson, Plainwell. Edwin Duane Rugg, Hastings and Karen Lynn Totten, Hastings. HEMORRHOIDS — Internal — External Warts Moles Skin Cancer Born Clinics Advanced Laser Technology Means: Less Pain, Reduced Scarring, Rapid Healing. Practice In most cases foster children are eligible for these benefits regardless of the household's income. If a household has foster children living with them and they wish to apply for free or reduced-price meals or milk for them, the household should contact the school for more informat’on. Under the provisions of the policy the cafeteria supervisor will review applications and determine eligibili­ ty. Parents or guardians dissatisfied wiin the ruling of the official may wish to discuss the decision with the determining official on an informal basis. The household also has the right to a fair hearing. This can be done by calling or writing the following official: Dean McBeth, 327 North Grove, Delton. Each school and the superintendent's office have a copy of the complete policy, which may be reviewed by any interested Pa y In the operation of the child feeding programs no child will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or handicap. If any member of a household believes they have been discriminated against, they should write immediately to the Secretary of Agriculture. Washington. D.C. 20250. Hto’j the truth about pop, cocaine, LSD, PCP, crack, speed and downers? “The Lowdown o Dope” has up-to-the-minute in­ formation on drugs. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Lowdown, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562, Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.45.) COPYRIGHT 1991 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE, INC. Area Birth Announcements: GIRL, Alyson Nichole, bom June 30 at 7:26 p.m. to Steve and Cheryl Cooper, Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 246 ozs. BOY, Rick and Kathy Forman of Clarksville announce the birth of their baby boy, Gregory Michael, bom July 5, 1991 at 2:41 p.m.. weighing 9 lbs., 1 oz. and 21 inches long at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. Grandparents are Clayton and Letah Boyce of Lake Odessa and George and Marlene For­ man of Hastings. Great-grandparents are Vada Aspinall of Hastings and Sterling Ostroth of Hastings. GIRL, Chari i Rae Eggers, bom July 16 at 9: 54 a.m. to Randall and Diane Eggers, Mid­ dleville, weighing 5 lbs., 13M ozs., 18 in. tang. BOY, Dustin Michael, bom July 26 at 3:15 p.m. to Tammy LaBine, Middleville, weighing 7 lbs., 13 ozs., 2046 in. long. BOY, Nicholas Jay, bom July 27 at 6:16 p.m. to Carleen and Andrew Shuster. Dowling, weighing 8 lbs., 12 ozs., 22 in. long. BOY, Robert Leo, bom July 27 at 12:31 p.m. to Thomas and Maria Westbrook, Hastings, weighing 9 lbs., 144 oz., 21 in. long. GIRL, Amy Lien Dean, bom at home to William and Rhonda Dean on July 30, 1991 at 4:58 p.m., weighing 7 lbs., and 2046 inches long. Amy is welcomed by her brother Justin and grandparents David and Dianna Dean of Hastings and Robert and Lien Harmon of Lake Odessa. BOY, Dustin Philip Clark, bom Aug. 3, 1991 at 5:46 a.m. to Daniel and Mary Clark of Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 5 ozs., and is 2046 inches long. Welcoming Dustin home is brother Jason and sister Linsey. Proud grand­ parents are Robert and Leona Clark and Philip and Pauline Armstrong. BOY, Angela Marie Baker is proud to an­ The laser vaporizes and sterilizes tissue without destroying healthy flesh nearby and the quick recovery time allows some patients to return to work the day after surgery. r- Dear Ann Landers: Recently, my husband and I returned from a vacation in Florida. Wc r<ayed at a lovely hotel, which was clean and comfortable. Upon arriving, we noticed an envelope on the dresser saying, “Dyan is your housekeeper for the week." Each day we received fresh towels, the beds were made and the bathroom was cleaned. My question is: Is it necessary to tip Dyan for her services? Isn’t the service she per­ forms part of what we are entitled to when we pay for the use of the room? I am a waitress in Massachusetts and I make $2.23 an hour. I also have to pay income tax on my tips. I don’t want to be insensitive but if Dyan receives at least minimum wage per hour and does not have to pay on her tips, why must we tip her? What is the proper procedure. Ann? We did not leave anything in the envelope and now I am wandering whether or not we should have. — Unsure in Massachusetts. Dear Unsure: I always tip the hotel (or motel) maid. Whether or not she has to pay taxes on her tips is of no importance to me. You would not believe the condition in which some of those rooms are left. As far as I’m concerned, the maids who clean them are entitled to something extra. nounce the arrival of her new baby brother, Douglas Charles. He was bom at Blodgett Hospital, Grand Rapids on August 9, 1991 at 10: 33 a.m. Douglas weighed 10 lbs., 7 ozs., and is 2246 inches long. His parents are Ted and Deb Baker of Hastings. Proud grand­ parents and great-grandparents are Charles and Bonnie Converse of Hastings and George and Sharon Dixon of Texas and Charles Con­ verse Sr., Mae Shellenbarger, Irene Cutchall, Robert and Mary Ellen Steeby, all of Hastings. DeEtte Baker of Middleville and Ted and Lillian Gillett of Lake City. BOY, Daniel Xavier bom Wednesday July 31st at 6:48 a.m. at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. Weighed 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and 20 inches long. His parents are Julie VanTol and Michael Sherry of Grand Rapids. Grand­ parents are Tom and Chris Bigelow of Grand Rapids, Rod and Anne VanTol of Grand Rapids and David and Linda Sherry of Hastings. Send...The BANNER Preventive Health Care Clinic 2687 44th Si. S.E. (hut cast of Breton) • Grand Rapids Mi. 49508 (616) 455-3550 to a friend. It makes an ideal gift! Call Us to Subscribe: (616)948-8051 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 15, 1991 — Page 9 Woodland News by Catherine Lucas The "Hastings House of Two Doctors" as it looks today near the comer of West Court Street and South Broadway. By Guest Writer Joyce F. Weinbrecht The nearly 100-year-old house at 126 S. Broadway, the comer of South Broadway and West Court, was built by Dr. George W. Lowry. He purchased the land from Dr. W.A. Up­ john in 1887, built the house and moved the practice, which he had purchased from Dr. Upjohn, into the new house. He practiced there until his retirement in 1921. Dr. Haroutoune Adrounie of Lacey, Mich., purchased the practice and moved into the house in 1922, following Dr. Lowry’s death. The house only had two owners from the time it was built until the death of Dorothy Adrounie in 1988. Dr. V. Harry Adrounic is lhe third owner of the house, which is nearing its one 100th birthday. Short biographies of the two doctors follow: Dr. George W. Lowry (1850-1922) Dr. George W. Lowry was bom in Zanesville, Ohio, on Nov. 28, 1850. He at­ tended school in Zanesville and graduated from Delaware College, Delaware, Ohio. He then attended medical school at the University of Michigan, graduating in 1874. He began practicing medicine in Commerce, Mich. In 1881, he purchased the practice of Dr. W.A. Upjohn in Hastings. In 1887 he also purchased lot 656, the south one half of lot 721 and lots 722 and 723 from Dr. Upjohn. These lots included the comer lot where Broadway and Court Street cross and the south portion of the block running west along Court Street. On the comer lot, facing east and the Barry County Courthouse, south of the W.A. Up­ john home, he built a Queen Anne-Eastlake style home with an office in the southwest cor­ ner of the dwelling. The house was completed in 1892. The office is listed in the city directory for 1893-1894 as 108 W. Court St. At that time, Broadway was the center of the city. A change in the street numbering system occurred in 1915 when Jefferson became the center of the city and the even numbers were on the south side of the streets. Dr. Lowry worked at a general practice, but he specialized in ear and eye diseases. He was a skilled surgeon and had patients coming to him for care from many other Michigan cities, as well as from other states. Dr. Lowry did not express a partisan political preference, but he was a political person interested in the welfare of the city and lhe school system. He was mayor of Hastings from 1906 through 1908. During his ad­ ministration as mayor, the telephone poles were removed from the business section of the city and placed underground. The business area streets also were paved with bricks dur­ ing this time, which cut down on the mud in wet weather and the dust in dry weather. Dr. Lowry also served on the school board, acting as its president for a period of time. He was a Mason and belonged to Camp No. 1031 of lhe Modem Woodsmen of America. He served on the board of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he was a life-long member. When Woodlawn Cemetery was established on Aug. 31, 1896, he was one of the members of the company. He served as president of the Barry County Medical Society and was an active member of the Michigan Medical Society. Dr. Lowry was a very generous man, often making house calls and taking care of people who were unable to pay for his services. For one demonstration of his generosity, one only needs to look at the house on the southwest comer of Green and Broadway streets. The house built on that comer by Jack T. Lom­ bard, just three blocks from the Lowry house, is from lhe same plans. Dr. Lowry loaned his set of plans to Mr. Lombard, who built that house. (This information comes from an Upjohn diary, where W.A. Upjohn noted the sale of lhe lots and the loan of the plans by Dr. Lowry to Mr. Lombard.) Dr. Lowry was married twice, had two daughters and one son, George A. Lowry. His brother, the Rev. Dr. Hiram Lowry, was founder and president of the Pekin University, Pekin, China. A second brother, the Rev. Alexander Lowry, lived in New York, while a third brother, Howard Lowry, lived in Oakland, Calif. He retired from active practice in 1921 due to the failure of his health. He died on April 24, 1922, after suffering a massive stroke. His death certificate lists apoloexy com­ plicated by pneumonia as the final diagnosis. He was 71 years, four months and 26 days of age. There is a picture of Dr. Lowry, in which he is wearing a derby hat and smoking a large cigar. Harry Adrounic found the photograph in the attic of lhe Lowry-Adrounie home, following the death of his mother, Dorothy Adrounie. The picture is now at Hastings City Hall. He would have been 56 years old when he was elected mayor. This photograph could have been taken at this time in his life. Dr. Haroutoune Assad our Adrounie Dr. Haroutoune Assadour Adrounie was bora April 6, 1882, in Zeitoun, Turkey. He received his bachelor of arts degree from St. Paul’s College. Tarsus, Turkey, an American School. Dr. Adrounie was active in penetrating the Turkish lines during the 1909 seige of Tarsus, which included an attack on the college. He brought aid to the Armenians and Americans from the British in Messinea. Ten thousand lives were saved, but he was in grave personal danger. Teachers at the college arranged for him to come to the United States with letters of recommendation in his possession. He worked on a farm in New Jersey to earn enough money to further his education. He sought out Dr. John Harvey Kellogg in Battle Creek, and attended the Battle Creek Medical College for one year. He then entered the University of Illinois and received his medical degree in 1912. He intended at the Battle Creek Sanitarium. In 1915 he moved to Lacy, Mich., to begin a country practice. He made house calls travel­ ing by horseback, cutter. Model T Ford and on foot, often without receiving any payment for his work. He married Dirouhie (Dorothy) Kalaidgion of Battle Creek on Aug. 19, 1912. They had two children, V. Harry Adrounie (currently living in Hastings) and Zabelle Adrounie (who died in 1976). The couple purchased the practice of Dr. George W. Lowry in 1922, moving into the South Broadway home and office. They soon settled into the community life of Hastings. The couple also became citizens of the United States in 1922, with Judge Clement Smith of Hastings officiating. Dr. Adrounie died on Feb. 29, 1936. Dorothy Adrounie continued to live in the home on South Broadway until her death in 1988. Her life is an interesting story in itself. She played a significant role in the Republican politics of the communit), the state of Michigan and in National politics. Dr. V. Hany Adrounie returned to Hastings following his retirement frm the United States Air Force medical service. He is the current owner of the “Hastings House of Two Doctors," although he has not chosen to live then:. The house is under consideration by the Bureau of History of Michigan Depart­ ment of State for a State Historic Marker. Harold Stannard. M*™ Kantner. Gene Reuther, Frank Townsd*^ Curt Forman and George Schaibly can* t0 lhe Woodland Township Library Monday morning to paint the entry hall and the fr°nt two rooms. Shelves and free-standmg hook cases were moved out into the front lawn and painted and the walls and cases in the front room received two coals of off white paint. It was a beautiful, sunny day but cool, day so the paint could dry. Edna Wise also worked on updating the card catalog while lhe men painted. Snacks and lunch for the workers was pro­ vided by Kathy Smith, Cheryl Allen. Tammy Mattice and Cathy LuctfTwo more new books arrived at the library last week. They are “An Occasion of Sin" by Andrew Greeley and "The Kitchen God’s Wife" by Amy Tan. Viola Cunningham has sold Viola’s Floral and Gift Shop after being in the florist business for 37 years. The buyer is Amy Herbert of Lake Odessa. Herbert is being assisted by her mother. Hazel Herbert, also of Lake Odessa, and her sister, Mary Herbert Geiger of Woodland. The flower shop will be moved from Cunn­ ingham Road to Lake Odessa around the first of September. Both Viola and Clarabelle Courser will assist in the shop for a while after it is moved. Viola and Dean Cunningham will continue to own and operate Cunningham’s Acre on M-50 west of Lake Odessa. This hall, com­ plete with parking space, kitchen and serving room, can be rented for meetings, private par­ ties, and banquets or receptions for up to 150 people. Catering can be famished if desired. The two-faced calf bora at the Stowell Brothers Diary Farm Aug. 4 is now strong enough to get up on her feet and stand. She is eating well and seems to be thriving. A radio station in Lansing held a contest to name the animal, and the winning name was "Gemini.” The mother cow died a few days after the birth of the unusual animal. Mr. and Mrs. Forest Begerow of Woodland have now been married 63 years. Their an­ niversary was Aug. 12. They and their family spent several days celebrating lhe event. On Sunday, they were dinner guests of their daughter, Vivian, and her husband, Kenneth Steele of Woodland and their granddaughter, Marie Steele of Olivet. Other dinner guests were John Begerow of Grandville and Bob and Betty Begerow of Lake Odessa. That evening, grandchildren Ronda and Jim Eng of Lake Odessa; Tom and Tammy Begerow and great-grandchildren. Stephanie and Brittany of Wyoming, (Mich.); Susan and Gordon Jenkins and great-grandchild David, also of Wyoming, came to visit the couple. A decorated cake, ice cream and snacks were served outdoors under a shade tree. Many pictures were taken and gifts presented to the honored couple. A week earlier another daughter. Joan Hof­ fman, and husband. Pad...came from Kansas to visit her parents for a few days, but they were unable to stay for lhe celebration. Aru’nd 20 families from Lakewood United Methodist Church enjoyed the annual church picnic at Hilton Resort on Green Lake west of M-37 Sunday afternoon. After a potluck din­ ner served on the grass under huge trees, all ages enjoyed swimming, boat rides and visiting. Ken and Mary Makley took two weeks off from their jobs and stayed at lhe Baitinger cot- Legal Notices SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) ■ MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by MICHAEL A. GERINGER AND DONNALANN GERINGER. HUS­ BAND AND WIFE to MORTGAGE ASSOCIATES. INC., a Rhode Island Coporation now known as FLEET MORTGAGE CORP. Mortgagee, dated August 17, 1979, and rerecorded on September 19, 1979, in Liber 243. on page 106, BARRY County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of forty five thousand nine hundred eighteen and 55/100 Dollars ($45,918.55), including interest at 10.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statue in such case made and ap­ proved, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Ml, at 11:00 a.m. on September 12, 1991. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY, BARRY County, Michigan and are describ­ ed as: A parcel of land in the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 13, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as follows: Commencing at a point 331 feet east of the nor­ thwest corner of the east 1 /2 of the northwest 1 /4 of Section 13. Town 1 North. Range 9 West: thence South 1320 feet; thence East 331 feet; thence North 1320 feet to the North line of said Section 13: thence West 331 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months ‘com the date of such sale. DATED: August 1. 1991 FLEET MORTGAGE CORP. Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (8/22) Volunteers paint at the Woodland Library. tage at Eagle Point with their three children, Tammy, John and Jay. Ken works for Con­ sumers' Power and Mary manages the Woodland Centre convenience store. They are both back at work this week. Cliff Mattson had orthopedic surgery at Pennock Hospital in July and spent two weeks in the hospital. He came home to his apart­ ment in Woodland, next door to the Woodland Centre last week. He had moved back to Woodland after living in Wayland for a while earlier this summer. Isla DeVries, Woodland postmaster, reports she called Chuck Mulliken in Lakeland, Fla., after Jean Mulliken had hip surgery iast week. Jean was at the Lakeland Regional Hospital and Chuck told DeVries she was doing well and would be home early this week. Genny Wilson of Charlotte will bring her "Gloryland Express” program to Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday evening, Aug. 25. The program will start at 7 p.m. Wilson plays keyboard instruments and sings. She has been singing gospel music since age 9, has made out-of-state tours and has appeared on television. The concert is open to the public and other Lakewood area churches have been invited. Several Woodland members of the extended Curtis family attended the annual reunion of the descendents of Sylvester Curtis, held at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings Sunday after­ noon. This reunion is usually held in September, but it was changed to August this year because a cousin was coming from California, but he didn’t get here after all. Glendon and Betty Curtis of Woodland and three of their children, Tony and Linda with Malory and Amanda from Jackson, Doug and Stephanie from East Lansing, and Steve and Cindy White and Christopher of Hastings were at the picnic. Kendall Curtis and his daughters, Louise and Ray Diehl and Joan Leos and her son and grandson, all of Woodland also went. Carl Curtis who now lives in Lake Odessa attended. Violet Curtis Jordan of Woodland and her son, Ogal and Janice Jordan, and their children and Terry and Rachael Jordan were also at the reunion. Betty Curtis said she had no idea how many were at the huge event or from where all they came, but there were not quite as many as have been at recent reunions, probably because of the date change. Woodland United Methodist held a church picnic at Herald Classic Memorial Park Sun­ day afternoon. Geri (Mrs. Carl) Litchfield and her daughter, Karen, went to Red Bird Mission in Kentucky with a group from the church pastored by Rev. Carl Litchfield’s brother. They returned late iast week. Cari Litchfield is the new pastor at Woodland United Methodist Church. The committee working on lhe annual Woodland Labor Day weekend Homecoming Celebration met recently and outlined ten­ tative plans for 1991. Glendon Curtis or Kevin Duits can take registrations for the annual softball tourna­ ment that will begin Friday evening and con­ tinue through Monday. The tournament has been limited to 32 teams and many registra­ tions have already been received from Detroit (the team sponsored by Arnie’s of Woodland every year), Saranac, Portland, Woodland and Hastings. Friday evening, Woodland United Methodist Church will hold its annual ice cream social, which will include sandwiches. Saturday morning, the Woodland United Methodist Church will serve a pancake breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. and the Woodland Eagles will serve a breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon. The Eagles also will serve breakfast Sunday morning. Betty Curtis is chairman this year of the Arts and Crafts Festival Saturday. Booth space is available from her for S8 and reservations for space can be made any time by calling Betty at 367-4504. The annual Woodland Homecoming parade will be held at 1 p.m. All parade entries must be at the Woodland School parking lot by 12:30 p.m. The parade will be judged in many categories. Books removed from Woodland Township Library will be on sale day in the park or in the Lions Den. The famous Woodland Lions Club chicken barbecue will be served in the park pavilion from 4:30 until 7 p.m. or until the chicken runs out, whichever comes first. Tickets for the chicken dinner are available from Woodland Lions, and they will be sold at the park the afternoon of the dinner, also. Sunday morning worship service will be held at all Woodland area churches. There will not be a joint service, as there has been in some previous years. The softball tournament will continue Sun­ day afternoon and evening and will end Monday. Sunday evening at 7 p.m., the Woodland Gospel Singers and another group will present a concert at Woodland United Methodist Church. — NOTICE HOPE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS, PROPERTY OWNERS AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PUBLIC HEARING FOR A ZONING CHANGE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1991 • 7:30 P.M. At The Hope Township Hall on M-43 Near Schultz Road To hear request of Richard Packard for Zoning Change from AR Agricultural-Residential to RL-1 Single Family Residential Lake for land on the south side of Walthor Plat, Section 22, T2N, R9W of Hope Township. The application, legal description and map may be viewed during regular bulsness hours Tuesays 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. or Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hope Township Hall located at 5463 S. Wall Lake Rd. on M-43. Richard H. Leinaar Hope Township Zoning Administrator Buckle Up "Wks REACH THE IMPORTANT WEEKEND MARKET! Advertise Each Week In... The Hastings Banner Your Hometown, Barry County Newspaper can 948-8051 for Advertising Assistance Change AR to RL-1 Zone �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 15. 1991 ( GOLF RESULTS: Hastings Country Club Men’s Monday Night Golf League -BLUE DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 8-12... A John.on 424; T. Dunham 47-4; J. Coleman 43-4; D. O’Connor 37-4; W. Nitz 51-2; T. Sutherland 46 4; B. Cook 50-0; J. Jacobs 40-0; D. Goodyear 58-0; H. Bottcher 53-0; H. Bottcher 53-2; D. Goodyear 50-0; D. Goodyear 58-4; J. Coleman 43-4; J. Coleman 43-4; R. Newton 50-3; B Cook 50-3; D. Jarman 46-4; J. Ketchum 46-0; H. Bottcher 53-0; J. Kennedy 49-0; E. Mathews 40-1; D. Goooyear 58-1; W. Nitz 51-0. STANDINGS...D. O'Connor 59; J. Coleman 58; J. Jacobs 50; E. Mathews 47; J. Rugg 42; B. Wiersum 42; T. Sutherland 36; A. Johnson 36; D. Goodyear 34; D. Jarman 33; T. Dunham 32; G. Cove 27; H. Bottcher 27; B. Cook 26; J. Kennedy 24; L. Kornsodt 22; W. Nitz 22: R. Newton 22; G. Gahan 14; J. Ketchum 7. PAIRING FOR 8-19 BACK NINE... B. Wiersum vs. J. Rugg; D. Goodyear vs. D. O'Connor: G. Gahan vs. R. Newton; H. Bottcher vs. D. Jarman; J. Jacobs vs. E. Mathews; A. Johnson vs J. Kennedy; J. Ket­ chum vs. J. Coleman; T. Dunham vs. T. Sutherland; G. Cove vs. L Kornsadt; W. Nitz vs. B. Cook. -GOLD DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 8-12... D. Bowers 40-4; J. Fisher 38-4; J. Fisher 38-4; J. Walker 50-3; G. Ironside 44-2; G. Ironside 44-0: D. Foster 48-0; B. Miller 42-0: L. Long 48-1; D. Loranger 45-2; J. Wicker 50-4; J. Fisher 38-4; B. losty 44-4; G. Holman 43-4; H. Wattles 44-4; J. Walsh 53-0; L. Lang 48-0; D. Loranger 45-0; D. Foster 48-0; G. Hamaty 48-0. STANDINGS... L. Lang 48; J. Fisher 48; D. Loranger 46; B. losty 38; A. Francik 35; R. Miller 35; B. Miller 34; J. Walsh 34; G. Holman 33; J. Hoke 31; B. Vandorveen 30; J. Wicker 30; B. Stack 29; D. Bowers 29; J. Walker 25; G. Hamaty 22; J. Panfil 22; H. Wattles 22; G. Ironside 21. D. Foster 16. PAIRING FOR 8 19 FRONT NINE.. D Bowers vs. B Vanderveen; J. Wicker vs. J. Hoke; J. Fisher vs. J. Walker; A. Francik vs. G. Hamaty; G. Iron­ side vs. L. Long; R. Miller vs. G. Holman; J. Walsh vs. D. Foster; D. Loranger vs. B. Miller. B. losty vs. J. Panfil; H. Wattles vs. B. Stack. -RED DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 8 12 . D. Garrett 45 2; I. Perry 42-4; G. Lawrence 46-4; P. Hilson 53-4; P. Siegel 57-4; G. Etter 58-4; H. Burke 49 4. D. Hall 43-4; G. Lawrence 46-2; B. Youngs 45-0; G. Powers 46-0; G. Bauer 59-0; P. Lubieniecki 48-0; Memb Never Assigned 36-0; Cooklin/Memb Dropped 49-0; H. Burke 50-0; D. Garrett 49-2; I. Perry 48-4; G. Lawrence 46-4; J. Hopkins 51-4; P. Siegel 57-4; B. Youngs 45-2; P. Lubieniecki 48-3; D. Holl 43-4; M. Pearson 62-2; D. Jacobs 62-0; G. Crothers 48-0; C. Morey 57-0; D. Jacobs 48-0; R. Stanley 50-2; L. Perry 42-1; G. Powers 46-0. STANDINGS... L. Perry 59. D. Holl 54; P. Lu­ bieniecki 51; H. Burke 48; G. Lawrence 44; G. Powers 40; G. Crothers 40; J. Hopkins 39; B. Youngs 37; C. Morey 37; G. Etter 36; P. Siegel 36; G. Bauer 35; M. Pearson 35; D. Jacobs 33; D. Gar­ rett 32; R. Stanley 28; P. Hilson 14; Memb Never Assigned 4; Cookling/Memb Dropped 2. PAIRING FOR 8-19 BACK NINE...Memb Never Assigned vs. R. Stanley; D. Garrett vs. G. Bauer; L. Perry vs. P. Siegel; P. Hilson vs. D. Hall; G. Et­ ter vs. D. Jacobs; Cooklin/Memb Dropped vs. G. Crothers; M. Pearson vs. G. Lawrence; C. Morey vs. P. Lubieniecki; J. Hopkins vs. B. Youngs; G. Powers vs. H. Burke. -SILVER DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 8-12... G. Pratt 44-4; T. Krul 41-4; C. Guy 46-4; R. Dawe 45-4; P. Loftus 45-4; M. Miller 45-4; P Mogg 45-4; G. Begg 48-0; D. Beduhn 51-0; T. Cleveland 54-0; J. Laubaugh 46-0; C. Guy 44-0; R. Stoddard 51-0; D. Brower 52-0; D. Brower 43-4; T. Krul 41-4; D. Gauss 51-4; J. Hubart 50- 4; P. Loftus 44-4; p M<>99 45-4. D Welton 50-4; T. Cleveland 49-0; l. Englehart 56-0; D. Beduhn 51- 0; J. Plank 49-0; 0. Welton 50-0; L. Englohart 56-0; T. Cleveland 54.Q. STANDINGS... P. Mogg49; G. Pratt 48; M. Miller 44, P. Loftus 44; T. Krul 41; R- Dawe 39; J. Hubert 35; J laubaugh 34; D. BrO'*Of 34; L. Englehart 33; J. Plank 31; T. Hardinq 29; G. Begg 28; D. Gauss 28; R Stoddard 27; C. Guy 26. T. Cleveland 24; D. Bradford 24; D. Beduhn 23; D. Welton 19. PAIRING FOR 8 19 FRONT NINE... J. Plank vs. G. Pratt; D. Bradford vs. T. Cleveland; D. Brower vs. D. Gauss; C. Guy vs. D. Welton; J. Hubert vs. D. Beduhn; R. Stoddard vs. R- Dawe; T. Harding vs. J. Laubaugh; T. Krul vs. P- Mogg; I. Englehart vs. G. Begg; P. Loftus vs M. Miller. The Outdoor $ Outlook... by— Steve Hayes Stand placement tips... The hunter turned slowly to scan the area behind him for the source of the rustling he had been hearing in the leaves. Seeing nothing, he decided that the noise had been caused by a squirrel or a chipmunk. Several minutes later, he heard the unmistakable footsteps of a deer approaching from the same direction. Almost magically, the large buck slipped out of the shadows, sneaking cautiously along the trail, unaware of the human predator hiding 20 yards away. As the massive eight-pointer approached, the hunter searched for an opening to slip an arrow through, but the thick undergrowth rendered the idea impossible. He respected the game he hunted and refused to take a marginal shot, so he waited for a better opportunity. Moments later, however, the buck vanished into the swamp as mysteriously as he had appeared. Situations like the above are not at all uncommon. I’ve heard quite a few stories about the big ones that got away, and have a few stories of my own as well. ^Proper stand placement and proper trimming could have changed the ending dramatically. If you're serious about taking a deer this fall, the time to consider both is now. Being able to spend time scouting for hunting areas and stand locations now will leave you much better off once hunting season arrives. The deer will have plenty of time to settle back into their normal movement patterns and should be relatively undisturbed by the opener. Once the season opens, you’ll be able to spend more time hunting and less time worrying about where to go, because you'll already know the best locations. Most hunters would agree that concealment should be a prime consideration when selecting a stand site, but I’ve seen quite a few used by others which offered none whatsoever. Some of these stands were in very good deer hunting areas, but in poor areas within. If you plan on hunting from treestands or ground blinds, try to make them as inconspicuous as possible. If they are not constructed of natural materials, make sure that all shiny parts are camouflaged with dull colored paint to eliminate game-spooking glare. Whenever possible, place your stand in the shadows, where it will have a better chance to remain undetected than it will in direct sunlight Use natural cover to break up your outline whenever it is possible to do so. Before you venture into the woods, make sure that you understand the laws governing ground blinds and treestands. Most hunters realize that all firearm hunting must be done from the ground, although archers may hunt from elevated platforms. However, many are not aware that all blinds and treestands used on public property must be portable. They cannot be attached to any tree with nails, screws or bolts. The manner in which the law is stated also forbids the use of screw-in treesteps, although rope-on and strap-on treesteps are perfectly legal. Once your stand is placed, make sure that the area surrounding it is free of any small branches and twigs that may interfere with a shot. Do as little trimming as possible. Excessive trimming may open several wide shooting lanes, but it also will alert the deer to your presence and minimize concealment Walk completely around your stand from a distance to gain another perspective. You may notice a few small twigs that were not visible from your stand. You’ll also determine how well you'll be concealed. Choosing a stand site involves more than blind luck. It requires time, thought and energy to select a site that takes advantage of a deer's natural movement patterns, prevailing winds and available cover. And it may very well make the difference when the moment of truth arrives. The Outdoor Outlook, written by Steve Hayes of Bob's Gun and Tackle, appears periodically in the Banner. The Hastings Youth Athletic Association football signup will be held Saturday, Aug. 17, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. behind Hastings Middle School. All interested players, coaches and volunteers should attend the meeting. Teams will be divided into the following age categories: 5-6th grade, seventh grade and eighth grade. A fee of $10 will be charged. If you have any football equipment to donate or sell, please bring it to the middle school by 11 a.m. For further information, contact Neil Wilder at 948-2192 (days) or 945-4531 (evenings). -WHITE DIVISION— MATCH RESULTS 8-12... 8. Masse 46-4; N. Gard­ ner 40-4; J. Toburen 45-3; T. Drumm 37-4; G. H. Brown 48-3; D. Baum 46-4; J- Schnockenberg 55-0; F. Markle 47-0; G. E. Brown 52-1; J. Toburen 45-0: F. Markle 47-1; J. Toburen 45-0; R. Wilcox 39-4; N. Gardner 40-4; T. Drumm 40-2; L. Hensley 53-4; M. Dimond 42-4; T. Alderson 49-3; G. H. Brown 48-0; G. E. Brown 52-0; C. Cruitenden 44-2; D. Hoekstra 47-0; R. McMillan 45-0; 0. Baum 46-1. STANDINGS... C. Crutteoden 46; N. Gardner 44; M. Dimond 42; R. Wilcox 42; T. Drumm 37; R. McMillan 36; D. King 35; D. Baum 34; I. Hensley 34; J. Toburen 33; J. Schnockenberg 31; B. Masse 31; S. Spencer 28; F. Markle 28; D. Hoekstra 27; G. H. Brown 26; R. Teegordin 25; J. Northouse 25; G. E. Brown 23; T. Alderson 21. PAIRING FOR 8-19 BACK NINE...R. McMillan vs. B. Masse; J. Northouse vs. T. Drumm; C. Cruttenden vs. D. Hoekstra; J. Toburen vs. T. Alderson; M. Dimond vs. L. Hensley; R. Wilcox vs. G. H. Brown; R. Wilcox vs. F. Markle; N. Gardner vs. S. Spencer; G. E. Brown vs. J. Schnockenberg; D. Baum vs. R. Teegordin. SOFTBALL RESULTS: Monday was the first day area high school football squads could begin practice. Hastings, however waited until Wednesday, when it worked on testing in areas ike agility (above), bench press reps and a mile run. The Saxons will practice in full equipment Monday. HYAA football signup Saturday, equipment needed Hastings Men’s Slo Pitch Standings Black Division W-L Larry Poll Realty........................................15-2 Sniders........................................................ 13-2 County Classics......................................... 12-3 Century Ccllunet........................................ 7-8 Blarney Stone.............................................. 6-8 Flexfab.......................................................4-12 Hast. Mutual............................................. 3-11 E.W. Bliss................................................ 1-13 Red Division Swamp Fox....... ........................................ 14-2 Diamond Club............ . ..............................12-3 Metallibatters............................................. 12-4 Hast. Sanitary..............................................6-7 Art Meade Auto........................................ 5-8 Brians Painting.................... 5-9 Hastings Club........ .. 3-13 Saber Mfg...........................'....... 1-14 This Weeks Games Thursday, Aug. 15 - 6:30, Mutual vs. Art Meade; 7:30, Sanitary vs. Art Meade; 8:30, Sanitary vs. Sniders. Friday, Aug. 16 - 6:30, Bliss vs. Hast. Club; 7:30, Classics vs. Diam. Club; 8:30, Brians vs. Diamond Club; 9:30, Brians vs. Cellunet. Last Weeks Results Swamp Fox 8, Hast. Club 3; Metallibatters 15, Saber Mfg. 4; Blarney Stone 13, Bliss 3; Poll Realty 11, Flexfab I; Poll Realty 11, Flexfab 0; Sniders 15, Century Cellunet 8. H.R. Derby Bob Madden, Sniders, 13; Dan Miller, Poll Realty. 7; Dick Robinson. Swamp Fox, 7; Bill Robbins, Swamp Fox. 7; Brad Daniels, Sniders, 6. Hastings Women's City Tournament Results Aug. 12: True Value 18, Viatec 1; Color Center 18, P-Ring 12; Two J’s 16, Hastings Mutual 3. Aug 13: Hastings Wrecker 28, Ewings 3; Good Pal Farms 4, D & H 1; Village General 11, Northern Blue Hammer 1. Next Week’s Games Monday, Aug. 19: 6:30, True Value vs. Color Center; 7:30, Two J’s vs. Hastings Wrecker; Good Pal Farms vs. Village General. Tuesday, Aug. 20: Winners of Monday’s 6:30 and 7:30 games play at 6:30; winners of Monday’s 8:30 game will play the winner of Tuesday’s 6:30 game at 7:30. Bob's to host open house Area hunters and outdoorsmen won't want to miss this weekend's Bob's Big Open House and 29th Anniversary Celebration at Bob's Gun and Tackle in Hastings. The open house will run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m Friday through Sunday. Free seminars and shooting demonstrations, as well as door prizes, will be featured. Also on hand will be manufacturer’s representatives such as Tony Knight, designer of the Knight Mk-85, one of the finest muzzle-loading rifles on the market, and Russ Smith and Alan Baker, owners of La Marche Creek Outfitting. Smith and Baker will discuss the location of bull elk in the western United States. Bowhunters may wish to enter one of several archery contests. A $2.50 shooting fee will be charged, with proceeds donated to area non-profit hunting organizations. Coach Bill Karpinski tested his players in the 40 yard dash. Hastings will host Lakewood in the season opener Friday, Sept. 6. The Skinny by Todd Tubergen Indian summer and fall sports loom just around the bend Where has the summer gone? This week dozens of area high school student-athletes hit their respective fields, courts, trails and links for the start of fall sports practice. They comprise a small part of an estimated 100,000 fall sports participants state-wide. I, for one, am eagerly anticipating the return of high school athletics, which in some scattered incidences, occurs next week. Some area golf, tennis and cross­ country teams will already have begun their seasons by the time autumn previews appear in the Aug. 29 Banner (for Hastings and Delton). The summer is a lonely time for sportswriters who cover primarily prep athletics. They often receive general news assignments and are left to write column upon column in order to fill the necessary space. By the time August rolls around, they are ready for covering what they were hired to cover. They can't wait for the echo of the marching band through the chilly autumn air, for the crunch of colliding shoulder pads, for the roar of the crowd as the home team scores a touchdown. They can't wait for the squeak of sneakers in the gym, and for the definitive sound of the buzzer as a desperation three-pointer swishes through the nets. The other sports, the so-called minor sports have their appealing sounds as well. The thwack of a soccer ball off a cleat, the plunk of a crisp volley at the net, the ping of a 280-yard drive from a metal-wood, the thick breath of a runr._ trying to clear the final hill. For me the fall season will be a little more special, because I began my work here a year ago as the football playoffs started. By that time, cross country, golf, tennis and soccer were finished, and the girls basketball season was nearing tournament time. But it is the pigskin season I am most eagerly anticipating. Last season I saw a pair of Maple Valley games and the Saxon playoff loss to Dowagiac. Then I had to choose an all-county team based on statistical heresay. Apparently I missed a great season. Hastings, Middleville and Maple Valley each won conference titles and concluded with 9-0 regular season marks, while Delton Kellogg finished 6-3 and tied for the KVA title with playoff-bound Galesburg Augusta. That kind of success in one sport in a relatively small, rural gedgraphic area is almost impossible to comprehend. Barry County is truly a football hotbed. While results of that caliber will be difficult, if not impossible, to attain in 1991, expect to see area teams in the thick of conference races once again. After all, football is probably lhe one sport in which teamwork and leadership are most important. Teams do not go 9-0 without senior leadership, and many key players have headed off to college. The Saxons, although still a talented unit, will have a tough time duplicating last season’s record. They haven't even donned their pads yet, but I see at least three reasons for making that statement First and foremost, they are the defending Twin Valley champs, and other teams are always ready to play the league champion. Secondly, the loss of key players such as Gabe Griffin, Chase Youngs, Chad Lundquist, Jeremy Horan, Karl Gielarowski (to mention but a few) will not go unnoticed. Hastings' success will depend on how much their seniors, who experienced a taste last year, step up and take charge. And third, tne Saxons' schedule will be tougher, although four of the first five wars will be waged at the friendly confines of Johnson Field. Non-league foes Lakewood and Delton will each be more experienced than a year ago, and the Twin Valley will again be a minefield. The Panthers, who host Hastings in the season finale*, will miss all-county running backs Matt Hook and Shane Smith, who combined for over 1,800 yards and 20 touchdowns. They will have good size up front, led by all-county center Matt Wells and Rollie Ferris. Middleville could be the team most devestated by graduation, having lost seven all-county performers. Only linebacker Dave Lehman returns. Skip Pranger’s Trojans are traditionally strong, so don’t count them out of the O-K Blue title chase just yet Maple Valley, having advanced to the playoffs for the third time in four years in 1990, also lost key players, among them Jason Hoefler, Scott Casteele and Ron Merrill. Standout lineman Darryl Stine, who was also an all-state punter a year ago, will lead lhe Lions. Lakewood, which travels to Hastings for a Sept. 6 opener, should improve on it's 3-6 mark of a year ago. Junior Noel Baldwin is an explosive quarterback and gained valuable experience in 1990. Predictions? Hastings ... 7-2, Delton ... 7-2, Middleville ... 8-1, Maple Valley ... 8-1, Lakewood ... 5-3-1. For those diehard fans that think every year from here on in will be like last year, wake up and smell the coffee. It's back to reality. But also notice that not a county team will have a losing record. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 15, 1991 — Page 11 Lakewood Schools OK five year plan for improvement by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer LAKE ODESSA - The Lakewood Public Schools took a step into the future Monday by approving a five-year strategic plan to prepare the district to educate the students of tomorrow. Though mandated by state law, district of­ ficials will use the plan to guide long-term fixture developments in lhe district The plan sets four goals to achieve by 1996, including: •Graduating students who have mastered academic, personal management and team­ work skills necessary to participate in soci­ ety. •Reducing absenteeism by 10 percent a year. •Teaching key skills to all students. •Improving student performance to a stan­ dard level of achievement Five strategies to achieve the goals include improving communication in the district and community, revising teaching methods and curriculum, developing new testing methods, □educing absenteeism, and improving guid­ ance counseling. “The importance of strategic planning is particularly meaningful when you realize that today’s kindergarten students will graduate in the 21st century," said Superintendent Thomas Makela. "I believe that the District Strategic Plan is an excellent blueprint for improving the quality of instruction and sup­ port services in lhe Lakewood Public Schools, and is responsive to the current and future needs of our students and community. Board of Education members, who ap­ proved the five-year plan unanimously, also praised the plan that involved 40 people and almost one year of work. "I think this is a tremendous program that’s going to benefit our schools for years to come," said trustee Jeffrey Booi. The first goal is to develop a public rela­ tions campaign inside the district as well as to lhe community. Organizers hope to publish newsletters and calendars, develop a logo and motto for the district and improve staff morale. "We have a lot of good things going on in our school district, but we don’t do a very good job of telling people," said Steve Storey. "One of the problems we have is we have four different villages and within that, seven different schools. That makes commu­ nication difficult” The second goal is to revise the curricula to focus on the outcome of teaching. Team members plan to develop a course of studies for the junior and senior high schools, revise, the curriculum for students in kindergarten through second grade, and examine grading and reporting systems. "We’re looking at the concept of getting school ready for students, rather than getting students ready for school," said Steve Smyth, director of curriculum and instruction. The third goal is to develop new testing systems to systematically measure student achievement. Planners want to study current testing methods and develop criteria to assess “the whole student" The fourth goal is to reduce absenteeism by 10 percent a year for the next five years. Organizers say they must develop a dis­ trict-wide program of monitoring absences and revise guidelines governing attendance. "If students are going to achieve in school, they have to be here." said Lakewood High School principal Jerry Southgate. "Frequently, when they get to high school, they already have an attendance pattern that is almost impossible to break. We have to sun earlier." The fifth goal is to improve communica­ tions between students and parents and lhe district Committee members seek to have a full­ time counselor at each junior high plus four full-time counselors among the district's elementary schools. Members also hope to establish fall and spring parent/teacher con­ ferences and develop a handbook to share dis­ trict policies and practices with parents and students. The school board in lhe fall of 1990 ap­ proved work on the plan. The School Im­ provement Team began by examining the school's past performance and studying tech­ nological, political, social and demographic trends affecting education. The team then made a number of assump­ tions about the future that are likely to affect education. "We as a school district will be held more accountable for our student's exit skills," Smyth said. Other future assumptions include: •Teaching students "how to learn” will be more important because future workers will change jobs more frequently. •Partnerships between school and employ­ ers will be necessary to give students mar­ ketable skills. •An increasingly global society will re­ quire an expanded knowledge of other cul­ tures. In March, a team of 22 teachers, adminis­ trators, staff and community members met Solid Waste Oversight Committee proposes county recycling coordinator by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Members of Barry County’s Solid Waste Oversight Committee las' week submitted a proposal for creating a county recycling co­ ordinator position to the County Board of Commissioners' Community Development and Fmancecommittees for consideration. Drafted by a Solid W'aste subcommittee, comprised of Jim Schnackenberg, Jane Nor­ ton and Lou Ann Dykstra, the proposal calls for a county recycling coordinator who would oversee all recycling activities in the county. "This proposal is to supplement existing volunteer organizations," said Schnacken­ berg, also the director of environmental health at the Barry-Eaton Health Depart­ ment. "We want to manage not conduct re­ cycling. "A county coordinator, under the direction of the Barry-Eaton Health Department or contracted through Recycling in Barry County (RiBC), would win (recycling) a county presence and help achieve the goals of Solid Waste Management." The Solid Waste Oversight Committee has focused on the establishment of a county recycling coordinator as the first step in achieving it's goal of diverting 10% of the county’s solid waste from the landfill to recycling, reduction, reuse or other disposal methods, said Schnackenberg. Both Schnackenberg and Norton say there are no figures available to determine how much of the county's solid waste is currently being recycled because different groups and organizations like RiBC and the Boy Scouts run individual programs. "The goal of the coordinator would be to pull all these things together," said Norton, RiBC director. A full-time county employee would be better able to gather and and interpret data than a member of a volunteer committee or organization, she added. Currently RiBC is operated by funds do­ nated by county townships and other munic­ ipalities and a government education grant which expires in October. Another goal of the county coordinator would be to seek and solicit other methods of funding so RIBC volunteers would not need to solicit support from municipalities. The recycling coordinator would also work with the cities and townships to determine their needs and desires, said Schnackenberg. "He or she would be a resource person for the community," he said. County Commissioner Marjorie Radant, a member the board's Finance Committee said that no action has been taken on the pro­ posal yet because it will have to go on the county's 1992 budget and they have just be­ gun working on that. Engler wants to phase out arts funding The Associated Press LANSING - Gov. John Engler is singing a new tune when it comes to slate support for the arts, but it sounds a lot like the melody that gave arts groups lhe blues earlier this year. Engler said last week he still wants to end ttate support for the arts, but he’ll try to do it •ter three years instead of overnight so pri­ vate donations can fill the void. "Long term, like many things in state government, it is not, I believe, in the inter­ ests of arts and cultural activities to be de­ pendent on the state," he said after a closeddoor meeting Aug. 7 with a group of arts supporters picked by his administration. Engler infuriated arts supporters earlier this year with his executive order disbanding the Michigan Council for the Arts and his rec- ommendation that all state funding for the arts be ended. The Legislature refused to go along with eliminating state funding, but ended up cut­ ting support for major institutions by 17 percent and smaller organizations and indi­ vidual arts by 38 percent Leon Cohan, of the Michigan Council for the Arts, said the arts summit improved rela­ tions between the governor and the arts community, even though it produced no agreement on how much money the arts will receive. "I think if you look at where we were when we walked into this thing and where we are today you will see a major change on ev­ ery single issue," he said. Cohan tried to downplay disagreements JEDC proposes creation of development company to help small business To stimulate economic growth in the county, the Barry County-Hastings Joint Economic Development Commission is proposing the creation of a certified devel­ opment company to bolster financial re­ sources of small businesses. JEDC Chairman Henn Bottcher and Joseph Rahn, JEDC director, spoke to the County Board of Commissioners about the plan and gained a green light from commis­ sioners to proceed in establishing a certified development company. "It’s a good tool to promote develop­ ment," said County Board Chairman Ted McKelvey. The program revolves around the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 504 pro­ gram, which is geared to achieving commu­ nity economic development through job cre­ ation and retention by providing long-term fixed asset financing to small businesses, generally those' with 500 or fewer employ­ ees. To implement such a program, a certified development company must be formed to administer projects, private sector financiers such as banks and savings and loan institu­ tions must participate and the SBA must be involved. SBA may guarantee up to 40 percent in lhe form of a debenture - a type of bond - to fund a small business project with 50 per­ cent coming from banks or savings and loans and 10 percent equity from lhe bor­ rower. No county funds would have to be pledged to back Ioans to small businesses, Rahn said. The program is similar to community block grant programs involving fixed asset acquisitions, he said. Bottcher noted that it is sometimes diffi­ cult for a small business to have the equity to get a conventional business loan. The 504 program could benefit such local projects ns the industrial park in Middleville. Financing through the program could be used for such fixed assets as plant and land acquisition, construction, renovation or ex­ pansion; or land and site improvements (parking lots, landscaping, etc.) and profes­ sional fees essential to a project, like sur­ veying, engineering, architectural or legal. The proposed certified development com­ pany would have a board of directors com­ prised of 25 volunteer members. Richard Beduhn, retired former chief executive officer and president of Hastings Savings and Loan, has agreed to oversee the program. with lhe governor. He predicted Engler will be unable to carry through with his goal of ending arts funding within three years. He said it’s impossible for arts groups to find private support to replace all state funds and that governments worldwide support lhe arts because they believe they benefit their ci­ tizens. "Hl make a flat prediction. Call me if Fm still alive three years from now. There still will be government support for the arts in Michigan," he said. But another participant, Richard DeVos, president of the Amway Corp., disagreed. He said arts organizations in western Michigan had found private support and those elsewhere should be able to do the same. "Of course they can and they will, but if you get addicted to government money, pretty soon you plan on it We have to break the addiction," he said A joint statement released after the private meeting said Engler agreed to appoint a new arts council by the end of the month. It also called for a study of new methods for raising funds for public support of the arts, stepped up efforts to increase private do­ nations, and funds for capital projects, but not operations. "What we're acknowledging today is there is a public role," Engler said. The governor defended his decision earlier this year to end all state arts grants, saying he had to propose cuts in many popular slate programs to balance the budget. "We had simply no choice in January," he said. Funding for lhe arts for next year still is being negotiated in the Legislature. Engler said he wouldn't hesitate io use his line-item veto if lawmakers send him appro­ priations for the arts he finds unacceptable, but he promised to recommend an unspecified amount for the arts for lhe 1992-93 budget year. But he underlined his belief that arts are important to Michigan, calling them an ex­ pression of lhe creativity and genius of the state's citizens. "The arts represent a form of R and D' (research and development) investment by lhe state in its people and its future," he said. Engler’s decision to reestablish lhe council — NOTICE — Notice is hereby given that the Hope Township Zoning Board of Appeals will con­ duct a Show Cause Hearing for Emery D. Jones, 58 Trails End, Delton, Michigan 49046 Section 31, Hope Township. Zoning violation pertains to Article XII, Section 12.1 (B) being Article XIV, Section 14.1 (B) of new amend­ ment to Zoning Ordinance. Hearing to be held MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 1991, 7:00 P.M. at the Hope Township Hall located on M-43 near Shultz Rd. RICHARD H. LEINAAR Hope Township Zoning Administrator 948-2464 was criticized by the conservative think-tank, the Mackinac Center. The center claimed most state funds for the arts go to wealthy counties, such as Oakland and Washtenaw. "The State of Michigan can ill afford the arts council given the prevailing economic recession, budget crisis and the needs of mid­ dle-class taxpayers for property tax relief," said Greg Kaza, vice president for policy re­ search. Engler spokesman Rusty Hills said the participants at the arts summit were chosen for their connections to a variety of cultural organizations and for their geographical di­ versity. for an overnight planning session to discuss future goals in the the district. Next, five teams made up of 36 members developed specific actions to reach lhe goals. The initial draft of the final plan was sub­ mitted to lhe board of education in May and was finally approved Monday. Participants told the board the plan is just the first step in a long process. "The action plans are just that - they are plans, not specific actions," Smyth said. "You don't know who will be involved or what the time line will be." "We can all feel good about what we're do­ ing, but if the children aren't learning more, things aren't working out." INCUBATOR continued from page 1 information wasn't available to him until that time." She added, "I am asking you to accept a recommendation from ovz city attorney on matters out of area of expertise. This is not an easy decision to make." Campbell said he was disturbed that the city attorney said the city "should not" rather than "will not" face any liability problems. « "Fm 100 percent for the project," he said. "But I don't want to commit the citizens of this town to a $1 million cleanup." "I don’t want to see it happen either," Fisher said. "But any time you purchase an industrial site you run the risk (of potential environmental problems)." Mayor Pro Tem David Jasperse said he still favored the project, after wrestling with the pollution fears, because "we've got it to the least possibility of liability we can get it. The advantages, in my mind, are great. On balance, I think this project will be good for Hastings. The industrial incubator project began in 1987 after Globestar and Hastings Building Products closed up shop, causing the loss of more than 350 jobs in the community. The city then expressed an interest in attempting to buy the old Bliss can plant to house start-up industries and create at least 35 jobs in the meantime. State and federal officials smiled on the project, as the city won a $375,000 grant from lhe Michigan Department of Commerce and a $300,000 grant from the federal Economic Development Commission. The city decided to commit a $125,000 match, bringing the public funding total to $800,000, though the total project will cost more than $1 million. Joseph Rahn, director of the Joint Economic Development Commission, and Hcrm Bottcher, chairman of the JEDC, both spoke in favor of tho city continuing with the proJ&L "The need is just as great if not greater now for new jobs," Bottcher said. Rahn pointed out that several firms already have committed to locating within the incubator building. "The. JEDC feels that this a very viable project," he said. When it came time to vote, Councilman William Cusack was lone dissenter. Campbell and Councilwoman Evelyn Brower both expressed their concerns, but voted in favor of continuing the project Afterward, Gray said, "Fm pleased that the council put their faith in this project You won't be disappointed." LAST DAY Of REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM BARRY AND CALHOUN COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the Board of Education ol Hastings Area School System, Barry and Calhoun Counties, Michigan, has called a special election to be held In the school district on Monday, September 23,1991. TAKE NOTICE that the following propositions will be submitted at the special eleCliOn: I. BONDING PROPOSITION Shall Hastings Area School System, Barry and Calhoun Counties, Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Thirteen Million Three Hundred Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($13,315,000) and issue Its general obligation unlimited tax bonds therefor, for the purpose of erecting, furnishing and equipping additions to, partially remodeling and partially re-equipping existing school facilities; erecting, furnishing and equipping a new elementary school, together with the necessary playground; acquiring additional land; and developing and improving sites? II MILLAGE PROPOSITION Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Hastings Area School System, Barry and Calhoun Counties, Michigan, be increased by up to .8857 mill ($0.8857 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation for a period of 3 years, 1993,1994 and 1995, to provide additional funds to be used towards operating and maintaining the new school facilities? III. MILLAGE PROPOSITION FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF SCHOOL FACILITIES Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Hastings Area School System, Barry and Calhoun Counties, Michigan, be Increased by .5 mill ($0.50 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation for a period of.4 years, 1992 to 1995, inclusive, to provide additional operating funds tc be used for maintenance and repair of school facilities? IV. BONDING PROPOSITION — SWIMMING POOL Shall Hastings Area School System, Barry and Calhoun Counties, Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Four Million Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($4,035,000) and Issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds therefor, for the purpose of erecting, furnishing and equipping a swimming pool as an addition to the High School; and developing and improving the site? V. MILLAGE PROPOSITION — SWIMMING POOL Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Hastings Area School System, Barry and Calhoun Counties, Michigan, be increased by up to .568 mill ($0,568 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation for a period of 3 years, 1993,1994 and 1995, to provide additional funds to be used towards operating and maintaining the new swimming pool? THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER WITH THE APPROPRIATE CITY OR TOWNSHIP CLERKS, IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE SPECIAL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1991, IS MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 1991. PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 1991, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION. Persons planning to register with the respective city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerks' offices are open for registration. This No’irc- is given by order of the Board of Education of Hastings Area School System. Barry and Calhoun Counties, Michigan. Patricia L Endsley Secretary, Board of Education �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 15, 1991 Crowds turn out for Delton’s Founders Weekend celebration Gary Buckland reads a tribute to grand marshal Blanche M. Tewell (shown at right) during Friday activities. The plaque, presented by the Founders Weekend Committee, noted that she had served the community with dedicated, hard work and friendliness during a quarter-century of business ownership and that she has enriched the lives of many. "Her zest for living and kind heart have contributed to making the Delton community a good place to live, work and enjoy," the tribute said. The Delton Sweet Adelines added their special touch to the celebration by performing at an outdoor concert Friday evening. A kiddle ride at the Founder's Weekend parade on Saturday was appreciated by the parade goers on the sidelines. This view shows Just about one-quarter of the people along the parade route. The 27th Virginia Light Artillery set up a Civil War military outpost complete with sentries for the 18th annual Delton Area Founder’s Weekend. These Confederate soldiers, Larry Henley, (left) and Charles Lumbert are in authentic dress. The Grand Marshall of the Founder's Weekend, Blanche M. Tewell, rides at the front of the Saturday parade. ATTENTION KIDS! Don’t miss one week of the Banner’s newest feature. • Games • Recipes • Puzzles • Information interesting features written on “your” level...great way to pass the time during summer vacation. Plus — local features on area business and industry ... the people who sponsor this column. Mini Page Sponsors... Daniel R. Gole, D.D.S. Farm Bureau Insurance — Larry Neil Hastings City Bank River Bend Travel Agency Mace Pharmacy, Nashville Coleman Insurance Agency Wren Funeral Hom* Dr. M. Me Alvey & Dr. D. Ebaugh National Bank of Hastings American Chiropractic Life Center — Dr. Eugene Curtiss Barry County Transit Hastings Orthopedic Clinic — Dr. Merriman & Dr. Larke Viking & Tyden Corp. Girrbach Funeral Home Hastings Manufacturing McDonald’s Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. Hastings Savings & Loan JCPenney Co., Inc. Thomapple Valley Community Credit Union I Car winner says he got a lemon The Associated Press DETROIT - Winning a "mint condition" 1969 Chevrolet Camero in a radio contest was a dream come true for a Taylor man. But the hot rod turned into a cold lemon for Tommie Hyder when the brakes went bad, the gas tank fell off, there was no gas gauge, the speedometer didn't work, and the car "puffs black smoke," said Mary Hyder, his wife. WRIF-AM has spent $3,900 on repairs for the car since giving it away in April and of­ fered Hyder an $800 cash settlement and new car parts, said Tom Sama, assistant director of promotions at lhe station. "We've bent over backwards trying to re­ solve this," he said. "There's no motivation for us to give away a car that's not worth giving away." WRIF said it believed the car was in good condition when it gave it away in a contest during a car show last March, Sama said. The station got the car from Southern Mo­ tors in Pontiac after reviewing 15 photos of it, Sama said. The new owner of Southern Motors, Ken Bronoel, said he wasn't aware of any prob­ lems. But he said a 22-year-old car would need repairs, despite its shiny outer appearance. "The words 'mint condition’ don't mean too much,” Bronoel said. "And if they do­ nated a car and somebody won a car, what’s lhe point? Don'i look a gift horse in the mouth." Many craft booths were set up on the northern edge of the village of Delton for Founder's Weekend. Share local news with friends who moved away! SUBSCRIBE to... The BANNER Call Us ar...948-8051 Games and rides for the children were a big part of the success of Founder's Weekend at Delton. The ponies are a perennial favorite of youngsters. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 15, 1991 — Page 13 Court News Driver sentenced to prison for resisting police J-Ad Graphics News Service An Alto driver convicted of resisting arrest was sentenced last Thursday to spend up to two years in prison. Judge Richard M. Shuster handed down the maximum 16-to 24-month sentence last week for Kim A. Ainsworth, 34. He received credit for 44 days spent in the Barry County Jail. Ainsworth was convicted of resisting and obstructing police, impaired driving and driv­ ing with a suspended license in July follow­ ing a two-day trial in Barry County Circuit Court. Judge Shuster last weck also ordered Ainsworth to pay S 1,000 in court costs for the resisting and obstructing charge. He re­ ceived a one year jail sentence for the sus­ pended license charge, which will run concur­ rently with the prison sentence. Judge Shus­ ter also ordered Ainsworth to pay $300 in fines few the impaired driving charge. Originally charged with resisting police, drunken driving, and driving with a suspended -license, Ainsworth pleaded guilty to driving with a suspended license during the second day of trial July 9. That afternoon, the eight-woman, four-man jury found Ainsworth guilty of resisting po­ lice. The jury rejected the drunken driving charge, but also found Ainsworth guilty of the lesser offense of impaired driving. Ainsworth was arrested by Middleville Po­ lice following a December 1990 traffic stop in Middleville. In other court business: CT A SSTFIED6 The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616)948-8051 Community Notices Miscellaneous For Rent GREAT LAKES TIMBER SHOW Historic Bowens Mills Pioneer Park. Aug. 17, 10am/4pm, Aug. 18 noon/4pm. Championship showmen, log rolling and canoe jousting on pond, etc. 2 miles north Yankee Springs Slate Park entrance. Adults S2.00, students SI.00. 795-7530. WOLFF TANNING BEDS. New commercial, Home units from S199.00. Lamps, Lotions, Accessories. Monthly payments iow as S18.00. Call today FREE NEW Color Catalog. 1-800-462-9197. WALL LAKE, DELTON, year around Lake front 2 bedroom, deposit, references. Phone weekends 623-8218. For Sale FOR SALE Beautiful Broyhill Hutch, nice condition please call 945-3070._________________ YAMAHA French hom, excel­ lent condition, S400. 948-8688. Thank You CARD OF THANKS With sincere gratitude I would like to thank everyone for the kindness and concern before and since Bob’s death. Special thanks to the doctors and nurses at Pennock and Borgess Hospitals. Your thoughfulncss will long be remembered. ____________ Darlene Harper CARD OF THANKS We would like to thank our friends, nieghbors and relatives who sent flowers, cards and money at the time of the death of our grandson, Brandon Hostet­ ler. Your thoughtfulness will always be remembered. May God bless you all. Jim and Jerilec Hostetler _________________ & family CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank Shirley, Severely and Donna for the open house in celebration of my 85th birthday. Also, thank you family and friends who came. God bless each one. Arbutus Morgan lii Memoriani IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of Karen J. Goggins, who passed away August 15, 1989 Treasured thoughts of one so dear, Often brings a silent tear. Time rolls on but memories last. In life we loved you dearly, In death we love you still. For in our hearts you hold a place. That no one else can ever fill. It broke our hearts to lose you, But you did not go alone, For part of us went with you, That day God look you home. Sadly missed by her family Dan, Holly Jason, Danielle Lost & Found FOUND: PRESCRIPTION GLASSES call 945-2155, pay for this ad and pick them up. Wauled WANTED: Contestants for talent contest Cooking, singing, drama, instruments, arts and craft and many many more. For application and information about this new and totally diffe­ rent contest send self addressed stamped envelope to: Talent Unlimited, 2775 44th SL, Suite 218, Wyoming, Mi 49509. This contest will benefit severely and terminally ill friends and neigh­ bors in our area. Ages 3 to 103 years old may enter._______ WANTED: IMPRESSIONS STONEWARE offered by Felpausch about 4 years ago. Country Day, tan & cream with or without Dogwood flower. 945-2090 after 5pm.________ Garage Sale 4 FAMILY GARAGE SALE August 17 & 18,9 to 5. Baby to large womens clothes good qual­ ity, appliances. 3638 Bridgepark Rd. across from Charlton Park. LARGE GARAGE SALE: 9-8, rain or shine, 3140 Heath Road. Aug. 16-17._________ I'or Sale Automotive ’87 MERCURY LYNX XR3 Sport model, S 3 500 or best offer. 948-2351. \aiional Ads CORVETTE $400 Bronco $50; 89 Mercedes $200; 87 BMW $100; 65 Mustang $50. U.S. Public Auction, Druglord Prop­ erties. Choose from thousands starting $25. FREE 24 Hour Recording Reveals Giveaway Prices. 801-379-2930 Copyright #M1137RC._______________ DRUGLORD TRUCKS! $100 86 Bronco $50; 91 Blazer $150; 77 Jeep CJ $50. Seized Vans, 4x4’s, boats. Choose from thou­ sands starting $25. FREE 24 Husiness Services hour recording reveals details. E’Z EXCAVATING: ♦Septic 801-379-2930 Copyright systems *basements dug 0MI137KC._______________ ♦driveways •footings *51000 POSTAL JOBS $11.41 to and top soil delivered. Owner S14.90/hour. For exam and Gary Easey, 721-8982. application iuformation call CUSTOM DRESSMAKING 1-800-552-3995 ext. MI 168. & ALTERATIONS. Adrianna 8am-8pm, 7 days. Sciba 945-3823 - Hastings. WANTED: CHEST DRESS­ ERS. Call 945-2090 after 5pm. DELIVERING SAND gravel, fill & topsoil. 945-3061, 852-2108._________________ FURNIUTURE STRIPPING & REFINISHING SERVICE, call Ralph Newton 795-7330 after 3pm.________________ GREENTHUMB LTD. House plant care specialist for business and household. 945-9712. JUNK AND TRASH REMOVEL. Call 758-3430. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE. Residential, busi­ ness, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 WILLIE’S ASPHALT PAVING seal coating, patching. 517-852-2108, 945-3061. Jobs} Wanted MATURE WOMAN 20 years in health care would like to care and cook for you or your loved one. Dependable, references available. 517-852-2162. Learn 4:o Prepare Income Taxes Help Wauled EARN EXTRA MONEY sell­ ing home decor, gifts, Christmas decorations and toys with House of Lloyd. NO INVESTMENT. Free training. No delivery or collections. Earn cash and trips. Also, booking parties. Call Cathy, 616-795-7133._______ PART TIME Hygienist wanted. Pleasant conditions S16/hour. Apply to Ad #555, c/o The Reminder, P.O. Box 188, Hastings, MI, 49058._______ POSTAL JOBS start $ 11.41 pr. hr. carriers, sorters, clerics. Excellent pay and benefits. For examination and application information call 1-206-736-7000 ext. 5801T5, 6a.rn.-10p.nL/7days._________ SENIOR CLINICIAN, South­ west Michigan, rural mental health agency with excellent staff and facilities is recruiting an experienced MA level Psychologist with skills and management, in the assessment of children, in the ability to provide individual, group, and family therapy. Barry County Commumity Health Services offers competitive salcrics and fringe benefits. The Agency stresses high quality services and provides supervision for Michigan psychologist licensure and family therapy clinical certificaion. BCCMHF is an equal opportunity employer. Send Resume to: Barry County Community Metal Health Services, 915 West Green Street, Street, Hastings, Mi, 49050. No phone call* . f PREMIUM CUSTOM DENTURES COMPLETE DENTURE IMMEDIATE DENTURE UPPER DENTURE PARTIAL DENTURE H&R BLOCK­ INCOME TAX TRAINING SCHOOL ■ increase your tax knowledge ■ obtain a new skill ■ convenient times & locations For More Information Call: 945-5345 ...or... collect (616) 345-6731 >695 425 I ’395 I ’425 I •All teeth and '.'jferiali uted meet the hig’ standards set by the Anwr «n Dental Ass n. •Our on premises lob provides individual & efficient service •Fro« denture consultation & examination (616) 455-0810 •L.D Himebaugh DDS •D.D White DDS *G. Moncewicr DDS 2330 44th St., S.E., Grand Rapids •A Shelbyville man will be sentenced Sept. 5 for assault with a dangerous weapon. Juan Torriente, 28, pleaded guilty Aug. 1 to felonious assault in exchange for the dis­ missal of two other charges plus a habitual offender charge alleging he has a prior felony conviction. Torriente was arrested following the Octo­ ber 1990 incident in Orangeville Township in which he allegedly threatened two men with a pistol. In exchange for his guilty plea to one count of felonious assault, an identical count was dismissed as well as a charge of using a firearm to commit a felony. The felony firearm charge would have carried a manda­ tory sentenced of at least two years in prison before the start of any other sentence. Torriente faces up to four years in prison plus fines when he is sentenced. •A Bany County driver will face at least one year in jail when he is sentenced Sept 12 for drunken driving. Robert J. Miller, 50, of 1112 Fine Lake Road, pleaded guilty last Thursday to a charge of third-offense drunken driving, a felony offense. In exchange, a charge of driv­ ing with a suspended license, second offense, will be dismissed when he is sentenced. Miller was arrested in May in Hastings for drunken driving on West State Street. He has previous convictions for drunken driving in 1983 and in 1986, according to court docu­ ments. Miller also has a previous conviction for driving with a suspended license in 1989, according to court records. Middleville driver dies in Allegan County J-Ad GraphicTNews Service WAYLAND TWP. - A 23-year-old Mid­ dleville driver died Sunday when his pickup truck rolled over into a com field in Allegan County. Randall J. Holstege was pronounced dead at the scene following the one-car accident Michigan State Police from the Wayland Post said Holstege was driving south on 4th Street near 135th Avenue when his 1986 Chevy pickup left the road and drove into a com field about 1:55 a.m. The vehicle rolled over several times, throwing Holstege out of the cab. Troopers said alcohol was a factor in the accident, and Holstege was not wearing a seatbelt at the time. Seven injured in high-speed, head-on crash J-Ad Graphics News Service HASTINGS TWP. - A Grand Rapids driver remained in critical condition Wednes­ day following a two-car, head-on collision Saturday on Center Road. The other driver also remained hospitalized Wednesday following the accident that left a total of seven people hurt. Joseph P. Moore, 28, of Grand Rapids, was airlifted to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids following the 10:22 p.m. acci­ dent on Center Road near Powell Road. He was listed in critical condition Wednesday. Matthew DeGraff, age 6, of Grand Rapids, a passenger in Moore's car, was taken to Pennock Hospital and then transferred to But­ terworth. Also injured were Moore's passengers Jackie L. Seelye, 26; John Seelye, age 4; and Samantha Golenbeski, age 1; all of Wyoming. All three were treated and released Saturday from Pennock Hospital following the accident. The second driver, Steven E. Moore, 38, of 4442 Center Road, and his passenger, Linda M. Moore, 35, of the same address, both were hospitalized at Pennock. Steven Moore was listed in good condition Wednesday at Pennock, according to a hospi­ tal spokesman. Linda Moore was treated and released on Saturday. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Steven Moore was driving east on Center Road when he attempted to pass another eastbound car driven by Tanis Curtis, 46, of 675 S. Martin Road, Hastings. While in the left-hand lane, Steven Moore collided head-on with Joseph Moore's car, which was westbound on Center Road. Curtis' car then struck Steven Moore's car, but Curtis was not injured in the accident. Rescue workers from Hastings Fire De­ partment and Nashville Ambulance were called to remove passengers from the vehi­ cles. Officers from Hastings Police, Michi­ gan State Police and the Barry County Sher­ iffs Marine natrol also assisted with traffic control. •A Hastings man who built a fake bomb was sentenced last week to serve nine months in jail. Christopher M. Pillars, 18, of no known address, also was ordered to pay S2.500 m fines and court costs. Pillars was arrested in April on a charge of building an explosive device with intent to frighten. The charge is a felony offense pun­ ishable by up to four years in prison. But in July, Pillars pleaded guilty to a lesser charge in the case. Judge Shuster granted him release from jail to work and attend school. He will remain on probation tor three years. •A Hastings man has been ordered to pay more than $2,000 in fines, costs and restitu­ tion following his '■jnviction for attempted larceny in a buil< -.g. Ron McC’ _d, 25. of 2437 W. State Road, also was sentenced July 3 to jail for 12 months. He was placed on probation for four years. McClelland originally was charged with larceny in a building, a four-year felony of­ fense. Put in June, he pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of attempted larceny in a build­ ing. Judge Shuster ordered McClelland to pay $1,000 in court costs, $500 in fines and $570 in restitution. Police Beat (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service).__________________ Cyclist injured in collision with car RUTLAND TWP. - A motorcyclist who pulled into the path of a moving car was hospitalized Saturday after the two-vehicle accident on Hammond Road. Jason Raynor, 15, of 2367 Iroquois Trail, Hastings, was admitted at Pennock Hospital after the 5:37 p.m. accident north of West State Road. He was discharged Tuesday, accord­ ing to a hospital spokesman. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Raynor was riding west on a private dirt road and pulled out onto Hammond Road where be was struck by a northbound car. The second driver, Christine M. Weigel, 43, of Grand Rapids, was not injured in the accident Weigel told deputies she was unable to stop when the motorcycle suddenly ap­ peared on the road in front of her. Driver caught for drunken driving RUTLAND TWP. - A Grand Rapids driver was arrested Saturday for his third drinking and driving offense. Michigan State Police arrested Mirk A. Kinney, 24, after pulling his car over for speed­ ing on Chief Noonday Road at 2:40 a.m. Authorities said Kinney wu driving 88 mph eastbound when police stopped his Pontiac Firebird. Kinney registered 0.17 on a preliminary breathalyzer test and wu arrested. He refused to take a chemical breath test at the jail Police said Kinney has previous arrests for drunken driving in February in Hastings and in September 1988 in Battle Creek. Two hurt in motorcycle accident CARLTON TWP. - Two Hastings motorcyclists were seriously injured Sunday when the rear tire on their vehicle blew out. Floyd M. Sawdy, 30, of 435 E. Grand St, and his passenger, Violet J. Bradfield, 30, of 928 Powell Road, were taken to Pennock Hospital after the 4:45 pun. accident Sawdy was treated and released. Bradfield wu admitted and released the following day, said a hospital spokesman. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Sawdy was westbound on Coats Grove Road just east of Ragla Road when the rear tire exploded, forcing the vehicle off the south side of the road. Guns reported missing in burglary DELTON - Some 10 firearms were reported stolen Monday when a home wu burglar­ ized on Hobbs Road. Guns stolen from the house in lhe 1300 block of Hobbs Road include a Browning 12gaug \ a Remington 12-gauge 1100, a Remington 2O-gauge 1100 and a Stevens 16-gauge single shot. The value of the weapons was not available from the Michigan State Police. Ski equipment stolen from boat JOHNSTOWN TWP. - Water ski equipment valued at more than $500 wu reported stolen last week from a home along Fine Lake. Items taken from a boat docked at the lake include water skis, life jackets, rope, sun glasses and a wet suit. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said none of the equipment taken sometime after July 30 wu secured on the boat Boats reported taken from residence ORANGEVILLE TWP. - Two boats and a canoe were reported miming last week from a home on Wildwood Road. The fiberglas boats and canoes were valued at over $1,000, according to Barry County Sheriffs deputies. " The theft was reported last week but the boats disappeared sometime after July 4 from the home in the 4500 block of Wildwood Road. Earlier in March, a canoe-making form wu reported missing from the house. Burglar attempts tavern break-in HASTINGS - A burglar attempted to break into a Hastings tavern Sunday but wu un­ able to enter the building. Hastings Police said the rear outer door of the Little Brown Jug Saloon, 114 S. Jeffer­ son St, was pried open but the inner door wu not opened, though police found pry marks on the door. Nothing was taken in the attempted break-in. Bicyclist injured in accident HASTINGS - A bicyclist received a traffic citation Monday after he was injured by a passing car while crossing West State Street Christopher A. Boucher, 12, of 628 N. Wilson, was treated at Pennock Hospital for minor cuts and bruises to his arms and elbows after the 4 p.m. accident near Industrial Park Drive. The car driver, 30-year-old Gary L. Wiegand, of Battle Creek, was not injured. Hastings Police said Boucher attempted to cross State Street from the north, but his bike's rear tire was struck by Wiegand's pusing car. Auto shop probe continues DELTON - Michigan State Police continue to investigate the theft of tools and equip­ ment from Delton Body Shop last week. More than $1,100 worth of items were reported missing Aug. 4 from the shop at 9929 S. Wall Lake Road. Authorities believe the burglar popped open a door to enter the building. Missing items include a paint spray gun and cup, a polisher and buffer, and a cordless electric drill. The case remains under investigation. Cars damage crop of alfalfa ASSYRIA TWP. - Some two acres of alfalfa were damaged lut week when two cars drove through a field at Jones and Wing roads. Neighbors reported hearing loud vehicles driving by about 1:30 a.m. Aug. 4. The fol­ lowing day, the owner discovered tire tracks across two acres of land. Authorities estimated lhe damages at about $100. (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service). �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 15, 1991 By BETTY DEBNAM National Park Service Is 75 Happy Birthday, National Parks This year, 1991, marks the 75th (HAPPY BIRTHDAY, NATIONAL PARK , birthday of our National Park < SERVICE! A Service. Congress passed a bill setting up the Park Service on Aug. 25,1916. The service’s job is to “conserve (our country’s) scenery and natural and historic objects and wildlife.” This is to be done so that we can enjoy them today, but keep them in. such good shape that visitors for 1 many years to come can enjoy them, too. The 358 areas that the National Park Service manages are called our national parklands. DELAWARE IS THE ONLY STATE WITHOUT ANY NATIONAL PARK j k AREAS.^A Words about Yellowstone are hidden in the block below. See if you can find: NATIONAL, PARK. YELLOWSTONE. HIKERS. HORSES. FISH, SNOW, COTTONWOODS. SQUIRRELS. FIRE. BIRDS. BEAVERS, SNAKES. WOLVES. BEARS. BISON, MOOSE. ASNAKES I QWCHAE S YELLOWSTONE I BN Q BJBSNOWRXBDK I A U The Grand Canyon In Arizona Is one of 50 national parks. National parks usually cover larger areas and otter many activities and points ol Interest. Congress names the national parks. CF I KTBEARSYERT I F I SMOOSEDLURD I R I ROEBEAVERSSSO R Our parklands include: ----- SENFWOLVESVZVN E HPARKGNHORSESA L COTTONWOODSHOL S Golden X Spike X Historic Site In \ Utah (with its 7 old trains). It Is one of 100 national historic sites or historical parks. boyhood home In Indiana, if 26 national memorials. The Mini Page Dinosaurs From A toZbook • Dinosaur information from dinosaurs Ato_Z Apatosaurus to Zephyrosaurus with illustrations, descriptions, and where and when they lived. • 56 pages of reprints of our popular dinosaur series. • Perfect companion to The Mini Page Dinosaurs From A to Z Poster-Plus. The Statue ol Liberty In New York Is one of 78 national monuments. These areas usually have one main point of Interest Island in Maryland (with its i. It is one of 14 national nd lakeshoros. Send »>nlv check* nr money «mki* pjyabk- h» Andrew* .ind McMcd Allow 4-6 week* far delivery. Mail Io Tin-Mini Hryc Dim^ur 1’0. Bo* 4191511. City. MO 64141. (Bulk di*count information available upon request! The Appalachian Trail runs from Main# toGeorgia.lt is one of 16 scenic or ' historic trails In the national trail system. • 24 national military parks, battlefields, and battlefield parks and sites • 18 national recreation areas (usually for water sports) »13 national preserves, whore limited hunting and fishing are allowed The Buffalo River in Arkansas is one of five national rivers. I1ea*e send: copies of The Mini Ityr DiunMurs Fnnu A !<< Z book at $3.95 plus $1.(10 for p»»*ta,_? and handling each. ■ Total amount enclosed $ When you visit a National Park Service site, you can usually tell who the rangers are by their uni­ forms, gold badges and special hats. However, sometimes wear caps History '^•Rookie Cookie’s Recipe Tuna Salad You’ll need: • 1 7-ounce can tuna fish, drained • 1 tablespoon onion, diced • 1 celery stalk, chopped • 'h teaspoon lemon juice • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 Before the Park Service was set up, there were already a few national parks. These were managed by the U.S. Army. Look at this 1878 photo of the first soldiers sent to Yellowstone, our first national park. You can see where the idea for the ranger uniforms came from. In the late 1800s, the Army hired some mountain people who knew the Yellowstone area to help out. i Harry Yount is thought to be the first ranger. He was the park's first "gamekeeper." , What to do: 1. Combine tuna fish, onion and celery in a medium bowl. Mix well. 2. In a small bowl, combine lemon juice and mayonnaise. Mix well. 3. Add the mayonnaise mixture to the tuna fish. Mix well. Serves 2. s ! I I Henna Albertson Baggley was one of the first female rangers. This photo was taken in 1923. 'W1 IMmW Mini Spy Mini Spy is visiting Yellowstone Park. See if you can find: • • • • • • • • • • • • snake skillet frog word MINI ruler fish shark pineapple letter E letter V peanut mushroom Do youTike to be outdoors? Are you interested in nature, ecology and con­ servation? Are you a hard worl^r who likes people? Do you like ft read and find out things? Maybe _vou might become a National Park Service ranger. So many people apply that it might be a good idea to start polishing up the skills you'll need right now. Most rangers that you see in summer are “seasonals,” people who are hired to work three to eight months a year during the busy time. Many of these hope to get a permanent job with the Park Service. “Being a ranger is a lifestyle, not just a job," Ranger Sandy Snell says. She is stationed at Yellowstone National Park. A! the age of 15, she decided she wanted to a bo a ranger. Her husband works for the Park Service, too. Some interpreters are naturalists who are experts on nature. Rangers move around to many different areas during their careers. They usually don't stay in one place more than four years. / V MY JOB! Many live in the parks where they are stationed. Sometimes their homes are in remote, lonely areas. Some rangers are stationed in cities or suburban areas. There was a time when a ranger did just about every­ thing, but today, many of them work at one special job. Some are called interpreters because they interpret, or tell people about the historic site or park. Sometimes they dress in costumes and plav the role of famous people. Ranger Marty Meyer works on the Parte Service Patrol at Grand Teton National Park In Wyoming. It’s his job to make certain people obey salety rules on the Snake River. He also rescues boaters who get Into trouble. Other rangers are law­ enforcement officers who try to make visitors have a safe, enjoyable visit. These rangers also aid in search-and-rescue efforts. Some work in offices and are in charge of running f parks or activities. r f Some manage wildlife, forests, trees and other J plants. Rangers enjoy helping visitors gain a sense of wonder and appreciation for their parks and historic sites. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-08-22.pdf a2bdea5003cd0c3bb6448529d823874c PDF Text Text Livestock banquet another success Harvest Festival survives storm Henry t'iks about reform See Story, Photos, Page 3 See Story, Page 11 See Story, Page 14 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 _ Hastings VOLUME 137, NO. 27 . Banner THURSDAY, AUGUST 22. 1991 PRICE 25' News Summerfest on tap this weekend Briefs Lake O streets to be changed? Ionia County 911 Director Julie DeBoer, on behalf of the countywide committee, has asked the Village of Lake Odessa to change some of the names of its streets because of potential confusion. DeBoer told the Village Council Mon­ day evening that the confusion is over the fact the village has a Jordan Lake Avenue and Jordan Lake Street and a Fourth Street and Fourth Avenue. Some council members responded that that they believe it would be even more confusing if the street names were changed. DeBoer said she would go door-todoor to tell residents about the changes, if necessary, to help make the name changes more acceptable to residents. Council tabled the proposal for farther study. Circuses coming to two area sites The circus is coming to Charlton Park sod lo Lake Odessa early in September. The Kelly-Miller Circus will be at Chariton Park Monday. Sept. 2, for two performances, at 2 and 5:30 p.m. Tickets are available at Felpausch and the Music Center in Hastings, Carl's Supermarket and Mace's Drug Store in Nashville, Cappon’s Quick Mart in Mid­ dleville, and at the Chariton Park office. Prices will be $1 higher on the day of the The Lake Odessa Lions Club is spon­ soring the Franzen Bros. Circus on Wednesday, Sept. 4, with two shows, at 5 and 8 p.m., at the Lake Odessa Fairgrounds. Advanbce tickets are $5 and children under 3 will be admitted free. Tickets may be obtained from any Lions member and at Cappon’s Quick Man, Felpausch, Lake Odessa Greenhouse, Lake Odessa TV and Appliance, Union Bank and Walker’s Pharmacy. Tickets at the door will be $6. Proceeds from die event will go pro­ mote Lions Club projects. Water quality program slated Jan Hartough, director of the Barry County Cooperative Extension Service, will talk about "Water* Our Precious Resource" at a meeting of the Hastings Women’s Club at noon Friday, Sept. 6, at the First United Methodist Church. The club is starting its 1991-92 season one month early this year to rllow members who spend winters out of state more chances to attend. Madelyn Percy, the club’s dean of conservation, is chairwoman of the September program. Democrats plan annual dinner The Barry County Democratic Party’s 23rd annual Truman-Johnson Dinner will be held Friday, Sept. 13, at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. Guest speaker will be State Party Chairman and former State Senator Gary Corbin. The Truman-Johnson Dinner originated with an idea by Agnes and Edward McPharlin during the presiden­ tial administration of Lyndon B. Johnson. Social hour will be at 6 p.m., with din­ ner! following at 7. Those interested may contact Audrey Thomas, 1510 Bachman Road, Hastings, 49058. Additional News Briefs Appear on Page 2 Celebrating summer is an annual tradition in Hastings and this weekend’s events will be flavored with favorite and new activities. Summerfest fun on Friday and Saturday is centered around the Barry County Courthouse/Haslings Public Library area and will include Fish Hatchery Park on Saturday. A shuttle bus will be available to transport people back and forth. • On Sunday, folks can participate in the Dawn Patrol and Pancake Breakfast from 6 to 11 a.m. at the Hastings Airport and then go to the Antique Fire Muster from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Historic Charlton Park, located off M-79 between Hastings and Nashville. Musical talent will abound on the outdoor stage in front of the Hastings library Friday and Saturday. Two top groups from Boston will be among the 31 acts and Steve Reid, who has booked the entertainment, calls this year’s lineup the best Summerfest has ever had. "With the exception of opera, we've got something for everyone. There is music the whole family can enjoy," he said. Only one stage will be used this year, for the first time since 1980, to allow people to more easily enjoy their favorite music, without having to walk back and forth from stage to stage, said Reid. Street dances, food booths, a parade, sky diving, 3-on-3 basketball, fishing, a bike tour, 10K and 5K runs and more are part of the festival. About 40,000 people are expected to flock to the festivities. Bruce Hunt, who is co-chairing Summer­ fest with Robert Byington, expects the crowds to enjoy the changes made for the event "With the additional events, especially the athletic aspects, we had to expand to Fish Hatchery Park," he said. "I think it will be a lot of fun, I really do." On Friday, activities begin at noon on the Courthouse Square, with the Arts and Crafts show, which will stay open until 8 p.m. Entertainment on the library stage also starts at noon and runs continuously throughout the day, concluding with a street dance from 9 p.m. to midnight. The opening act features Randy Noom, a folk blues singer, who has been re-scheduled from a later time slot Street dancing will be to the beat of Spam Paris, an alternative rock group from Boston, and the Michael Edwards Band, a local country group. Saturday will inclade a variety of sports activities at Fish Hatchery Park, located off Green Street and Cook Road. Those events start at 8 p.m. and Jaclude softball, tennis, basketball, youth soier and horseshoe tour­ naments. There is also a corporate tug of war and youth fisht^ enfuest for ages four to six. On the Courthouse Sqtare on Saturday, the 10K and 5K runs begin at 8:30 a.m., followed by the Fun Run and Fitness Walk at 9:30 a.m. From 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, a pancake breakfast will be be sponsored by the Barry Child Abuse Council at the Episcopal Parish House, located just off S. Broadway on Center St. Saturday's parade steps off at noon on N. Woodlawn and will proceed along down­ town's State Street Arts and crafts booths will open at 10 a.m. Saturday and continue until 6 p.m. En­ tertainment on the library stage starts at 10 a.m. until the street dance begins at 9:30 p.m. Among the performers will be the Hastings City Band, playing popular music, at 2:30 p.m; the Thornapple River Boys, Brooks Williams, Michael Korman, Russ Allgaier, Crazy Richard and more. Echo, a local rock band, and Question Mark and the Mysterians, a classic rock The Hastings City Band, directed by Joe LaJoye, will perform during Summerfest at 2:30 p.m. Saturday on the Lforary Stage in Hastings. Philipino-American Dancers, dressed in festive Spanish-style costumes, will entertain at 4 p.m. Friday for Hastings' Summerfest celebration. band from Boston, will provide the music for the dance. Food booths will be set up at the park and the Courthouse area during Summerfest. Barry County Transit will be running ev­ ery 30 minutes between locations and will be available within the city limits from 8 p.m. to midnight New county apportionment plan has 8 districts by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Barry County citizens will have more representation in county government when an additional commissioner takes office in 1993. A new apportionment plan adopted Monday increases the number of County Board of Commissioners’ districts from the current seven to eight The County Apportionment Commission approved the plan by a vote of 3 to 1, with County Prosecutor Dale Crowley casting the dissenting vote, wanting to keep the board at seven members. County Republican Party Chairman James Fisher was absent Voting in favor of the eight-district plan were Robert Edwards, chairman of the County Democratic Party; County Treasurer Juanita Yarger; and County Clerk Nancy Boersma, who submitted the plan. Boersma had previously submitted a seven-district plan, which had been considered several weeks ago. Those two plans were the only ones submitted. Reapportionment is required every decade after each U.S. census is ;aken. Based on Barry County’s size, according to law. the county can have no less than 5 or more than 21 county commissioners, said Crowley, who chairs the Apportionment Commission. Prior to casting the dissenting vote, he said that either plan "would well serve the county or would at least be accepted in the court’s eyes." Deciding between the two plans is "a very difficult case to call, Crowley said. However, saying that he is "probably conservative" and believes in the philosophy of "If it ain't broke, don’t fix it," he favored retaining the seven-person board. "I guess my preference, in terms as a lawyer, despite the assurances that an even number will work fine, is that you should stick to an odd number," Crowley said. The adopted eight-member plan designates the city of Hastings as its own county commission district. Section 6 of Hastings Township currently is included with the city. Three splits are included in the townships, as part of the new plan. But one split, in Irving, just separates each precinct into a different county commission district. In Barry Township, about 500 residents who live west of M-43 are in a different district than the rest of the township. In Woodland Township, the approximately 300 who live north of M-43 and west of Wellman Road will be be served by a different commissioner than the rest of the township. "I think they (the splits) are very, very easy for anybody to explain," Boersma said. The new plan, based on a census of 50,030 people, has a population deviation among districts of 10.6 percent, with the average at 6,254 per district Districts range in size, in the new plan, from 6,522 people in District 1 (the city of Hastings) to 5,857 in District 6 (Yankee Springs and Orangeville townships). The seven-member plan that had been submitted had a population deviation of 7.55 percent, with the average being 7,151. That plan also had three splits among townships and several commented that they didn't like the numerous "jogs" in the district lines. Other districts in the new plan are: District 2 - Thornapple Township and Precinct 2 of Irving Township; District 3 - Rutland and Hope townships and part of Barry Township; District 4 - Carlton and Hastings townships, Precinct 1 of Irving Township and part of Woodland Township; District 5 - Castleton and Maple Grove townships and part of Woodland Township; District 7 - Baltimore, Johnstown and Assyria townships; and District 8 - Prairieville Township and a large portion of Barry Township. The current commission districts are: District 1 - the city of Hastings and Section 6 of Hastings Township; District 2 Thornapple and Yankee Springs townships; District 3 - Irving, Rutland and Hastings (except Section 6) townships; District 4 Cailton Woodland and Castleton townships (except a small portion of the village of Nashville); District 5 - Maple Grove, Assyria and Johnstown townships, plus a See DISTRICTS, Page 2 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 22. 1991 Delton has new principal About 550 students will find a new prin­ cipal at Delton Kellogg High School when school begins Monday. Paul Blacken, previously the assistant principal, has been named to the top post He succeeds James Corstange, formerly of Hastings, who recently accepted a job as as­ sistant principal at Gull Lake High School. Ric Perry of Kalamazoo will be Delton's new assistant principal, Blacken said. At various times during the past nine years, Blacken also has been Delton's head varsity basketball coach and a business and physical education teacher. In between, he also coached for two years at Kalamazoo College while leaching at Delton. He previously was a high school teacher at Climax-Scotts and Parchment, where he also coached varsity basketball. He taught adult education classes in the Comstock School District. Currently, Blacken is working on his edu­ cational leadership degree at Western Michi­ gan University where he earned his bachelor of science and master of arts degrees. "A lot of positive things are happening here, and I can't think of a better time to be­ come the principal," Blacken said. 'One of the exciting things is the new (staff) people." Susan McCormick has been hired as a new counselor. Russ luni will be teaching high school and middle school math and will coach football and basketball. Mary Collier will be teaching English/language skills. Fran Grabowski of Colorado is the new Spanish teacher. Teacher Greg Smith will be moving from the middle school to teach high school social studies. The high school has a staff of 35 teachers and several teaching aides. "We’re excited to get started," Blacken said. "We've got the finest of teaching staffs in southwestern Michigan. The community is in tune and we want to keep it that way." The entire district is involved in a school improvement process, he noted, adding his enthusiasm for becoming involved on the cutting edge of some soundly researched pi­ lot programs, based on Dr. William Glasser's control theory and outcome-based education. Delton High will have two pilot programs in math and social studies. The entire objective of the process is to "better serve students," Blacken said. As part of that process, teachers will have inservice meetings this week, and during the school year some staff will be sent to conferences and speakers will also be brought in to Del­ ton. Students will find new carpeting in the high school building and new football scoreboards. And with the help of the Delton Kellogg Athletic Boosters, the district has a lighted softball field. Alternative education classes at Delton will be moving into new classes in the dis­ trict's former bus bam. Blacken also hopes that plans for a student lounge in the main high school building can become reality this year. "I want to expand upon the annual Senior Citizens Day before Christmas," he said of his goals. Blacken and his wife, Kelley, and two sons live between Delton and Richland. Barry farmers eligible for federal disaster aid The Associated Press WASHINGTON - Agriculture Secretary Edward Madigan has declared farmers in 37 Michigan counties eligible for federal assis­ tance because of weather-related crop losses, an official said Friday. Barry County is one of the areas eligible /or federal assistance. Vegetable and fruit growers in the affected counties can apply for low-interest loans from the Farmers Home Administration, agency spokesman Joe O'Neill said. The loans are carrying a 4.5-percent interest charge. Gov. John Engler requested the disaster declaration after farmers lost a combined S75 million to a spring freeze, humidity and ocher bad weather. “When you suffer $75 million in crop losses you can't recover everything," said Rep. Dave Camp, R-Midland, a member of the House Agriculture Committee. “But this disaster declaration will help," he said. “It will cushion the blow to farmers who have nowhere else to turn for help." Camp and Rep. Fred Upton, R-Sl Joseph, met with Madigan last month to press the case for a disaster designation. To qualify for assistance, farmers must show a 30-percent crop loss, have been de­ nied credit elsewhere and have federal crop in­ surance. Madigan decbred 17 counties disaster areas. They are Allegan, Antrim, Benzie, Berrien, Cass, Grand Traverse, Ionia, Iosco, Kent, Leelanau, Manistee, Mason, Monroe, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, and Ottawa. Farmers in 20 contiguous counties also are eligible for assistance. Solid Waste panel to meet News Briefs Old-Fashioned Farm Days set Prairieville Old Fashioned Farm Days will be held from Aug. 29 to Sept. 2 at 7990 Milo Road, Delton. Featured this year will be a visit Satur­ day evening, Aug. 31. from country music star Porter Wagoner and the music of Gary Stalup, Gertrude and Mabel, Wendy Bagwell and the Sunlightcrs, Tom Warren, Bobby Hankins, the Bounty Hunters, Mike and Charlotte Turner, the Woodland Gospel Singers and the Wasipi Bluegrass Gospel Singers. On Friday, Aug. 30, Gov. John Engler will present awards in the Farmers Hall of Fame ceremonies. Also included during the five days of activities will be a draft horse pull, anti­ que tractor pull and race, draft horse square dance show and animal obstacle course events, ball games and competitions. For more information, call 623-2485. Fire apparatus, show, muster set More than 40 antique and modem fire trucks, antique trucks and firefighting competitions will be featured Sunday in the 10th annual Antique Fire Fighting Apparatus Show & Muster at Charlton Park. The entertainment will begin at 11:30 a.m. when fire trucks and antique trucks parade around the park’s village green. Awards will be given to the winners or organized competitions and to the best appearing original antique, restored anti­ que and modem apparatus. Ribbons will be awarded for the truck traveling the longest distance under its own power and to the oldest fire truck. The event is being sponsored by the Mid-Michigan Antique Fire Apparatus Association and honored guests will be members of the Michigan Chapter of the American Tiuck Historical Society. Admission is $3 for adults ages 16 and over and 50 cents for children ages 5 through 15. Food and beverages and a flea market also will be pan of the activities. For more information, call 945-3775. The Barry County Solid Waste Over­ site Committee will meet at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, at the Barry-Eaton District Health Department in Hastings. Former Supt. is Bl E speaker Former Michigan Superintendent of Schools Phillip Runkel will speak at the ninth annual Business-IndustryEducation meeting at noon Monday at the Hastings High School cafeteria. The current vice president of invest­ ment banking for Kemper Securities Group Inc. of Lansing, he also was president of Northwestern Michigan University in Traverse City and was superintendent in the Utica and Grand Rapids public school systems. He has honorary doctorates from Grand Valley and Ferris State univer­ sities, Adrian College and Cleary College. The annual BIF. meetings have served as a kickoff for the new school year, presenting an opportunity for community residents and school staff members to focus on how to work together for the benefit of young people. Price of admission for the luncheon will be $4.25 per person. Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance at the administration office, the high school office, the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, WBCH or J-Ad Graphics. Two blood drives planned in area The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will conduct two blood drives in this area later this month. The first campaign will be from 1 until 7 p.m. at St. Ambrose Church in Delton Friday. The second will be the annual RotaryKiwanis Blood Challenge from 1 until 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29. at the Hastings Moose Lodge. Disney World is raffle prize The Hastings Rotary Club is sponsor­ ing a fund-raising raffle, with the winn­ ing tickets being two tickets to Disney World. Two people will win round-trip American Airlines tickets and accom­ modations at the Buena Vista Palace Hotel for a four-day stay. Also included will be $100 in spending money. The drawing will be held sometime in late September at the Hastings Moose Lodge. The tickets arc $5 each and no more than 6,000 will be sold. The tickets may be purchased at J-Ad Graphics. Bosley Pharmacy. Sears, or from any local Rotarian. Paul Blacken Summerfest Dunk Tank Volunteers A brave group of volunteers will be sitting in the dunk tank Friday and Saturday during Hastings Summerfest activities. Friday’s volunteers are: 10:00 Charlie Nystrom - E-911 Director 10: 30 John Johnston - Barry County Lumber 11.00 Brian Shumway — Barry Co. Sub. Abuse 11: 30 Wes Robinson • J-Ad Graphics 12: 00 Commissioner Orvin Moore 12:30 Jim Good - Cooperative Ext. Agri. Agent 1:00 Ed Seamans - Second Hand Comers 1: 30 Tim McMahon - Juvenile Probation Officer 2: 00 Karen Sutfin • LeeAnn Shop 2: 30 Larry Allerding - Miller Real Estate 3: 00 John Warren - Coleman Agency 3: 30 Rick Health - Second Hand Comers 4: 00 Jerry Sarver - Hastings Chief of Police 4: 30 Dave Ebersole - Middle School Principal 5: 00 ‘ Stacey Garrison - Dentist 5: 30 Dave Wood - Barry County Sheriff 6: 00 Mike Leedy - Hastings Asst. Chief of Police 7: 00 Jeff Haas - Kmart 7: 30 Hank Erikson - G.M. Triad Cable 8: 00 Donna Campbell - Classic Realty 8:30 Mark Englerth - Englerth Construction Saturday’s dunk tank victims are: 10:00 Bob Hayes - Bob's Gun and Tackle 10: 30 Mitch Poll - Poll Realty 11: 00 Liz Kensington - Barry Co. Sub. Abuse 11:30 Dave Botwinski - Auctioneer 1: 30 Commissioner Orvin Moore 2: 00 To be announced 2: 30 Denny Myers, WBCH Radio 3: 00 Nadine O’Brien - Middle School Asst. Dir. 3: 30 Norm Barlow • Barlow Florist 4: 00 Bob Cove - Cove Distributing 4: 30 Dee Lowell - Pennock Hospital 5: 00 Steve Piera - Eberhard's Asst. Mgr. 5: 30 Nancy Budil - Great Lakes Bancorp 6: 00 Ron Beadwau - Kmart 7 00 Man Walter - Pages 7: 30 Shawn Ahearn - Pages 8: 00 Tom Haywood - Felpausch 8:30 Al Pandl - Barry Co. Rental/Cedar Roofing Three prizes will be awarded to volun­ teers: most money collected, most times dunked, and the least times dunked. Former Nashville President Harold Christiansen dies J-Ad Graphics News Service A former Nashville Village President, who served seven years between 1968 and 1982, died Monday at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Harold Christiansen, 87. also was past president of the Nashville Maple Syrup Association, past superintendent of Putnam Park, and Unit Commissioner of the Boy Scouts, but who “never had boys of my own.” A man about whom it was said was “quiet and modest about his contributions to socie­ ty,” also was said,“to have done everything he did for the betterment of the community.” His efforts were recognized in 1973 when Christiansen, at age 69,was honored by the VFW as being Nashville’s Most Distinguish­ ed Citizen of the year. ’' Christiansen worked tirelessly for his home town, at the same time he was gainfully employed and was a farmer. Christiansen began woodworking upon retirement from farming for something to do "in his spare time.” Earlier this year, he made and donated to the Nashville library a wooden table topped with an inlaid pattern, representing an entire deck of playing cards of an origional design. The ornate table is on display at the Nashville Putnam Library. Having joined the local Lions Club in 1970, Christiansen was elected Lion Tamer and later cited for his long service to the club and the Village of Nashville, becoming a lifetime member. Active in the Nashville Maple Syrup Association, and the Maple Leaf Grange, he volunteered his time as a caretaker for the village parks, and was instrumental in obtain­ ing a $13,000 grant to be used in upgrading the public park. Seeing that the stately old trees on the Nashville streets were beginning to die off, Christiansen pushed for replanting the maples. He not only campaigned for the trees, he purchased them and planted many himself. Christiansen also was noted for his garden and the growing and sharing of this produce, especially his beautiful flowers. “I served on the village council when Harold was president,” says current Nashville Village President, Ray Hinckley. “He was the peacemaker, and he managed to get a lot accomplished because he could get everyone together. He was a very good president.” DISTRICTS...continued from page 1 small portion of Nashville village; District 6 - Hope, Baltimore and Orangeville townships; District 7 - Prairieville and Barry townships, plus a small portion of Orangeville Township. Only one of four current county commissioners in the audience at Monday’s meeting spoke out against the new plan. Commissioner Robert Wenger said because of economic reasons, he was leaning toward keeping the seven-member board. "It's just a little bit cheaper to run that way than it is with eight. Anytime you put another person on, you've got other costs," he said. County Board Chairman Ted McKelvey, prior to the adoption of the eight-membe” plan, noted that seven commissioners have worked well, but that he didn't see any problem with eight He also said the district lines in the eight-member plan are "a lot cleaner" and he liked the idea of the city of Hastings having its own district "I'm happy with either one (of the plans)," Commissioner Ethel Boze told the Apportionment Commission. "Eight opinions are better than seven," said Richard Thomas, Hastings Charter Township supervisor, who was in the audience. He said the Hastings Township Board favored the eight-member plan because it "more fairly represents the people." Barry Township Supervisor William Wooer said his entire board also favored the eight-member plan. With the seven-member plan "the lines jog Tentative pact reached at TK J-Ad Graphics News Service No details are available as yet, but Suprintendent Steve Garrett has confirmed that a tentative agreement on a contract has been reached between the Thomapple Kellogg Education Association (TKEA) and the TK Board of Education. No date has been set for a ratification vote by the TKEA, Garrett said, and talks continue between the board and the Thornapple Kellogg Non-Instructional Association (TKNIA) and representatives of the bus drivers. Among the issues being discussed by the board and the TKEA were salaries, a cap on insurance costs paid by the district and class sizes. around so much," and would be confusing to residents, he said. For Barry Township, the eight-member plan has a split that "follows M-43 from the north township line down to the west township line and that would be a very good split, if you've got to split a precinct or township, lets do it on a road...We agree with Plan 2 (the eight-member plan) 100 percent." Juanita Slocum, Hastings Township Clerk, said she thought the split that had been proposed for Hope Township in the seven­ member plan "isn’t a bit fair." Some of the objections to the eight­ member plan will be the even number of commissioners because of the possibility of a tie votes, but Commissioner Marjorie Radant said that could better serve the interests of the people. "A tie vote would be recorded as a 'no' vote, and if you have any issue that is that close in a county of this size, you’re a lot better off to work it out," she said. Radant said she was comfortable with both the seven-member and eight-member plans. "I see advantages to both." Orangeville Township Clerk Darlene Harper noted that the Gun Lake Sewer Authority has been operating tor a number of years with four people and didn't recall that body ever having a problem with tie votes. She also said eight township clerks recently attending the Barry County Clerks Association meeting thought the eight­ member plan was the most desirable. Boersma, on Tuesday, said she had previously talked with officials from other governmental units that have even numbers of members on their boards and none had experienced problems pertaining to tie votes. When the new plan goes into effect, it will take a vote of 5 to 3 to approve business matters, she said. Boersma said she favored the eight-member plan, especially from the election standpoint. "The more cuts and divisions you have, the harder it is to manage an election," she said. Edwards said he and Crowley had tried to create different plans, but they involved cutting up the townships more than the two submitted. "Both (of those) are good plans and represent the county very well," he said. "Eight is clean cut...affecting less than 1,000 people who are affected by splits." "The statute says keep them together this year, don’t try to gut them...Keep them together so they are uniform and have representation," Edwards said. The districts (in the eight-member plan) "have like problems; minority representation is there; they have an equal opportunity to be heard. That's a basic criteria that we would have to look at in this county. "It makes the districts very compact, very easy to be represented and each person to be heard in Barry County," Edwards said. Yarger said she like the idea of eight commissioners to share committee duties and "to get more diverse opinions in committee work," which is eventually presented to the full board. Boersma said the eight-member plan was mailed Monday night to the Secretary of State. Unless the plan is successfully appealed, it will go into effect for the primary election in August 1992, when party candidates can seek nomination to the eight seats in the November 1992 general election. In the meantime, the current seven commissioners will serve the remainder of their two-year terms, which expire Dec. 31, 1992. The new plan has two commission districts, 6 and 3, 'vithout incumbents, because of the redesign of districts, ensuring at least two new faces in 1993. If the Apportionment Commission had not completed its work within 30 days cf July 29, non-members could have submitted plans. However, Boersma said no interest had been expressed by anyone from die public. For most of the 1970s, the county was served by 11 commissioners. Previous to that, an 18-member Board of Township Supervisors ran the county. NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read weekly in The Hastings BANNER. Call 948-8051 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 22, 1991 — Page 3 Local 4-H and FFA youths thank livestock buyers at annual banquet J-Ad Graphics News Service Area 4-H and FFA members got an opportunity to thank area merchants and individuals for purchasing their livestock at the Barry County Fair last month at a banquet held in the Thomapple Banquet Room at the Barry County Expo Center Monday evening. 464 people attended the annual event, including area youths, their guests and families, and market livestock purchasers. Following a pot luck supper, youths took turns thanking those individuals and businesses who supported the 4-H Youth Program throgh their purchases. Following a comedic skit by Becky Wenger and Jerri Otto, this year's special recognition award was presented by Jim Harrison to Frank and Judy Stonebumer for 19 years of service to the 4-H Youth Program. "This couple is always the first to come to us and ask "is there anything we can do?”" Harrison said of the Stoneburners, who received a special plaque as a token of gratitude. A total of $115, 996.47 was raised from the sale of 212 animals at this year's Livestock Sale, down seven percent from 1990's total of $124, 487.90. Swine and the total number of animals were up from last year, while beef and lamb purchases declined slightly. The livestock project provides youths with an opportunity to learn responsibility and economic principles while raising their animals, 4-H officials said. Becky Wenger and Jerri Otto (a.k.a. Bonnie and Connie Bagley) provided the entertainment at the banquet. Following a recitation of the classic "Ode to a Pig," the two "sisters" comically rehashed their sibling rivalry. 4-H members such as Melissa Smith were able to thank area businesses and individuals for supporting the club through the purchase of livestock. A total of 464 people attended this year's 4-H and FFA Livestock Sale Banquet Monday evening in the Thomapple Banquet Room at the Barry County Expo Center. Frank and Judy Stonebumer were the recipients of the 1991 Special Recognition Award for 19 years of service to the 4-H youth organization. Jim Harrison presented the Stonebumers with a plaque. Eight tenants eyed for incubator J-Ad Graphics News Service The Joint Economic Dcvelqgmciif.Conunission- is prepared to offer leases to eight pro­ spective tenants in the industrial “incubator" facility in Hastings. JEDC Director L. Joseph Rahn said Pro­ Line, now located at 1843 Gun Lake Road, is considering moving into the old E. W. Bliss canning plant, which the city recently agreed to purchase and renovate for the incubator project. Rahn said one of the keys in the project is creating at least 35 jobs, the prospects of which enabled the city to receive federal and state grants. The incubator is supposed to serve as a site for fledgling industries to start up and grow, but PrLine is an established business with 55 to 60 employees. "Our criteria is that they have to be a new or expanding business using new technology," Rahn explained. "They (ProLine) are using new equipment and are creating new jobs.” Rahn said he hopes ProLine’s move into the incubator will result in at least 25 new jobs. Terry Ploot. general manager of ProLine, said the company definitely »s interested in moving into the incubator, bat it’s too early to tell what will actually happen. “We haven’t signed anything yet,” he said. "We’re hoping that we'll be able to get in there. But these questions haven’t been settled yet.” Plans call for neighboring Flexfab to ex­ pand operations and move into ProLine's vacated building. Fler.fab, which now employs about 300 people, is ProLine’s parent company. Jim Toburen, vice president at Flexfab, said, "We feel that ProLine doesn’t have enough room right now and we haven’t found a suitable location (other than the incubator).” Toburen said ProLine would occupy about 21,000 square feet in the incubator if the deal goes through as planned. However, he echoed Ploot's cautions about things being in the early stages. “Firm decisions have not been made yet,” he said. “We’re in the negotiating stages, try­ ing to determine what the lease agreement will Fiberfest draws huge attendance J-Ad Graphics News Service Huge crowds descended on the Barry Expo Center for the eighth Fiberfest, held last week at the Barry Expo Center. As many as 10,000 people from all over the country visited the center Friday and Sat­ urday for the festival celebrating natural fibers. "I would guess it was at least as big as last year, and we had 8,000 to 10,000 last year," said Sue Drummond, one of Fiberfest’s founders. Visitors and vendors from most of the United States and Canada travelled to Barry County for both the Forum and Fiberfest. "If you looked at the license plates in the parking lot, you got a real feel for where ev­ eryone was coming from," Drummond said. The three-day forum opened last week Wednesday and continued through Friday morning, drawing 300 people. Workshops were held on subjects such as spinning and weaving, sheep and goat husbandry, judging animals, chemical dyeing and starting a busi­ ness. The festival opened Friday at noon and continued all day Saturday at the Barry Expo Center. The growing festival drew more animals as well as people. "Last year we only had a few llamas on display, maybe 10," Drummond said. "This year, we had over 100 llamas. We had shows and a sale with 20 llamas." The llamas alone generated over $100,000 in sales, with one pregnant female llama selling for SI 1,500. Meanwhile over 120 vendors were on hand, selling raw wool, finished products, books, manuals, spinning wheels and other fiber-re­ lated items. "We were at capacity for venders, end we had to turn away about 10," Drummond said. "We had about 20 the first year, and 120 this time." Llamas were the hit of the festival, attracting visitors who often stopped to give a friendly pat on the head. be. Everything is on hold now.” He added, however, that. "We think it’s exciting that ProLine is looking toward growth. We’ve outgrown the falls ProLine is in and we have to do something." ProLine manufactures bows and crossbows and is expanding into plastic injection molding, which is a big reason for its need for more room. If ProLine is able to make the move, it will be the anchor tenant in the incubator. Rahn declined to say who the other seven are, but he said they all fit the definition of a "fledgl­ ing industry.” “I’m reluctant to give the names because they still could back out,” Rahn said. "But I’m confident they will be incubator tenants.” The incubator project has been four years in the making. In 1987 the Hastings City Council agreed to put up $125,000 in matching funds to a $375,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Commerce. Earlier this year, a $300,000 grant from the federal Economic Development Authority was secured to lock in $800,000 of the $1 million project. But things moved slowly and surely because of a variety of problems. The most recent trouble surfaced at the Aug. 12 City Council meeting, where it was reported that the old Bliss plant is sitting near what used to be a landfill and that water near the site was contaminated by a degreaser TCE, a suspected cancer-causing agent. However, the council finally agreed to pur­ chase the old Bliss can plant on the conditions that the city not be held liable for any cleanups that might be deemed necessary in the future. If the eight prospective tenants indeed do locate in the plant, it will be operating in me black within the first year, according to Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray. Attention Area Businesses! Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with your advertising message in...The HASTINGS BANNER can 948-8051 to have our advertising representative call upon Spinners and weavers at Fiberfest demonstrated their skills for large crowds of interested people Lyle Boyer, of Hudsonville, demonstrates sheep herding with her border collie, Mick. you to assist in your weekly ad message. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 22, 1991 Stop deregulation of banking industry To The Editor: Learning nothing from the Savings and Loan deregulation of the eighties, administra­ tion officials are now pushing a “bigger is better” bank deregulation scheme. We in the Michigan Farmers Union want to keep our local banks. The plan is to create fewer and larger banks, allowing a few multi-faceted banking institutions to control the system. “Mega banks” would control the system through multi-state branch banking. They say it would make the system more ef­ ficient. Perhaps for the corporate head­ quarters, but not for small town and rural residents. Loan policy and other management decisions would be made at that same cor­ porate headquarters. The familiarity of local decision making would be gone. Calls for bank deregulation in 1991 are echoing the calls for S. & L. deregulation in 1981. Richart T. Pratt, chairman of the Federal Home Loan Bank Board made the following pitch in 1981: “It is imperative that the Congress address the structural changes in the financial industry to bring about a wholesale revision of the statutory authority governing the thrifts to permit them to choose the line of business they will be in and to compete on an equal basis with other providers of financial --rvices.” The cost to the American taxpayers from resultant S & L deregulation is estimated at a half trillion dollars. The current cry for bank deregulation comes from Treasury Secretary Nicholas Brady: "Our banking system is under stress. Technology is changing the way financial in­ stitutions do business, but our banks are hampered by out-of-date laws. These changes are needed to lead to safer, more efficient and more competitive banks, directly decreasing taxpayer exposure to losses.” What then will be the cost to the American Taxpayer of creating more “too big to let fail" super banks? The Glass-Steagall Act creating banking regulation came about because of fraud and mismanagement in the system preceding the economic crash of 1929. The nation has experienced the lowest number of banking failures when well regulated than at any time in history. We have already wrecked havoc upon our rural communities by destroying our familyoriented agriculture. Let’s not compound the tragedy by destroying our local banking system. £arl Mcllvain, President Michigan Farmers Union Hastings Missing in action, or were they killed? To The Editor: Those missing servicemen who never returned home, are they missing in action or killed in action? The opinion here expressed is they were killed in action. Too many reported deaths, the politicians future was in danger, too many reported deaths and the people would demand discon­ tinuation of war which the defense department wanted continued. Missing in action or killed in action? The politicians and Defense Department rather than be truthful to the people chose missing in action. Justine McLean Hastings Many important issues face residents of Hastings and Barry County. We welcome any solutions or opinions on matters of school, business or lifestyle, through “Letter to the Editor”. Write us on your thoughts this week. The Banner Let’s put a stop to the millage To The Editor: Here we go again. Last fall every one in Barry County had their valuation raised. Every time we get a raise in valuation, the more we must pay to keep a school going. I have never heard of any jeachers taking a cut. Correct me if I am wrong. It seems to me that years ago someone in their will left money to build a swimming pool, but the money was used somewhere else for something the school board thought was more important. This was only hercsay from so­ meone else. I can tell you this: with all the school board is asking for, it will add up to $141, to be add­ ed to the taxes you already are paying on a $60,000 home. This is a blow to people like me who are on a fixed income. We are taxed to the extreme limit now. Why do we need a swimming pool? Don’t the children have a bath tub or a shower at home? When I was in high school we did have showers for any one who was in athletics. That seemed to answer the purpose real well, and I never got a whiff of anyone that neuded a shower. There is one thing I will vote for. that is money jp stop the drug traffic in Barry County and the entire U.S. If I could have-a free hand, I will stop the drug traffic in the U.S. in 30 days flat, and I will spring the first trap. I am very much impressed by the letter Mr. and Mrs. Donald Nicholson had in the Ban­ ner, Aug. 15. I believe the whole business will fail, but within 60 days, back they will come and try again to cram it down our throat. It is my feeling that Barry County should wake up and vote “no” to every thing this school board asks for in the future, but deal only with the basics. The time is right for another “Boston Tea Party” voters, let’s get with it and put a stop to the millage election coming up Sept. 23. Floyd L. Miller Bellevue Prisoner’s release is ‘shocking’ To The Editor: We have been advised that the Michigan Department of Corrections is considering an early release or tether of Dennis Alan DeWitt. Mr. DeWitt put 10 shots into a trailer caus­ ing it to blow up. When the trailer blew up, there were two people inside and four officers outside. All of these people required medical attention. I am shocked at the suggestion that Dennis H?setings Banner Devoted to the Interests of Berry County since 1856 published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division, of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President Stephen Jacobs Treasurer DeWitt be released and believe that this com­ munity will likewise be shocked. In fur­ therance of the question of community reac­ tion, I am sending a copy of this letter to the local newspaper for publication and comment by the public. Richard M. Shuster Circuit Judge Barry County Fiberfest’s move is community loss I'm not sure, but it could be the animals. There’s something graceful in the stance of the tall llamas and their shorter cousins, the alpacas, as they chomp and chew their cud. Then again, it could be the hand-knitted scarfs, shawls and sweaters with their daz­ zling array of colors and patterns, nearly all guaranteed to be a one-of-a-kind original. Still, it could be the gentle swirl of a spinning wheel or the mechanical twist, thrust and thump of a hand-operated loom as it weaves thread into fabric. I’m not sure what it is about Fiberfest that can fascinate a city boy who can’t sew, knit, spin or weave, and who doesn't know the first thing about a llama. But I do enjoy Fiberfest. Or at least I did. The small Barry County gathering that grew in eight short years to a national event closed its doors Saturday, perhaps for good here. Fiberfest '92 will be held at the Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds. Anyway you look at it, that's bad news for Barry County. This county is blessed with many festivals and events, sucKas'^ie Barry County Fair, Hastings' Summerfesti Delton Founders Day, Nashville Harvest Days, Woodland Homecoming arid Gun Lake Winter Festival. Fiberfest, however, was more than just an­ other August event wedged in between Founders Day and Summerfest. While every other festival draws visitors from all over the state and country. Fiberfest truly is a national event A quick glance at car license plates in the parking lot showed that visitors travel from all over the United States and Canada to come to Fiberfest Workshop instructors who held sessions last week during the Fiberfest Forum traveled from Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Texas, Idaho and Washington State. Certainly, Fiberfest draws less local atten­ tion than events such as the Barry County Fair or Summerfest, which collect consider­ ably larger crowds. No doubt, there are many folks who have lived here for the past 10 years who have never been to Fiberfest. But outside of Hastings, Barry County and West Michigan, I suspect Fiberfe^t is better known than the fair or SummerfesL Reporter’s Notes. by... Jeff Kaczmarczyk Park, Bowens Mill and Gun Lake bring many visitors from out of state. But I doubt that any manufactured product, tourist attraction, event or activity brings people to Barry County like Fiberfest does. And now it’s gone. Founders Don and Sue Drummond an­ nounced earlier this month that Fiberfest would move to Kalamazoo to take advantage of larger facilities for shows and demonstra­ tions, not to mention closer hotel accommo­ dations for out-of-town guests. Still, the Drummonds have hinted that Fiberfest may not be lost to Barry County for good, if their needs can be met Personally, I am not in a position to say whettier Fiberfest’s needs can reasonably-sat­ isfied in Barry County. But I believe every effort should be made to return the event to its home in 1993. Movers and shakers in Hastings and Barry County have talked for years about promot­ ing tourism in the area. Not the least of whom are local merchants, who are anxious to attract customers from neighboring cities. One of the often repeated points is Hast­ ings, unlike many towns and cities, lacks a definable image in the minds of people living elsewhere. Romeo is known for peaches, St Johns has its mint festival. Marshall has its historic homes, Saugatuck has art galleries, a summer stock theater and the river front Despite its attributes as a quality place to goats and fuzzy rabbits, there can be no question that Fiberfest has been good both for local business and for the community's image. Whether Kalamazoo becomes a Mecca for spinners and weavers remains an open ques­ tion. But if Fiberfest is lost to us forever, it's certain that Hastings won't be. That's a blow Hastings can ill afford. Advertise your families GARAGE SALE in The BANNER Whatever claim to national fame Hastings has likely stems from products produced lo­ cally, such as auto parts from Hastings Man­ ufacturing and bows from ProLine. It is likely as well that attractions like Charlton Public Opinion: live, Hastings doesn't elicit that kind of asso­ ciation in the minds of folks living else­ where. Fiberfest, however, has given Hastings something of an identity, even if only among people in the wool and fiber trade. I suspect that two weavers talking shop halfway around the country only have to say "Hastings’* to conjure up images of goat auctions, woolen goods piled high and a spinning wheel on every comer. It wasn't unreasonable to think that, as the reputation of Fiberfest continued to grow, or­ dinary people as well would begin to think of Hastings as the woolen capital of West Michigan. >-But the*- permanent loss of the festival surely wifi-put an end to any thinking along those lines. If Fiberfest remains in Kalama­ zoo, perhaps in 20 years or so what once was the "celery city" will be the "fiber city." And even if you'd rather not have Hastings linked forever in people's minds with horned Reach that important WEEKEND BUYERS MARKET! What would Gorbachev ouster do to U.S.*Soviet relations? Soviet Leader Mikhail Gorbachev was ousted earlier this week by a group of “hard­ liners” and thch apparently was returned to power. How did you feel about the ouster and how do you think it would have affected U.S.-Soviet relations in the future? John Jacobs Vice President Frederic Jacobs Secretary Newsroom David T. Young (Editor} Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Todd Tubergen (Sports Editor) Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Sue Hinckley Sandra Ponsetto Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 5:30p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. ■ noon. ScottOmmen Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Phylis Bowers Subscription Rates: $13 per year in Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties S16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) Ron O’Connor, Hastings: Ann Winans, Hastings: ‘‘He’s not sick, like they say he is. They just to power. Without him the overran him. It would have a bad effect for the U.S. is doomed.” U.S.” “I really think Gor­ bachev should be restored Delma Rae Menke, Hastings: Norma Cronover, Hastings: Tip McClelland, Hastings: “I’m certainly not keen about him being ousted. It makes things kind of “I feel it’s a tragedy because it seemed like he i was the only one (in the Soviet Union) we could “I'm afraid they (the Soviets) would slip back into their mode of the past (with the ouster), which will be detrimental to both them and us." scary.’' respond to." Bob RibkU, Dowling: “I don't think he's done yet. I think we should wait and sec what happens." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 22, 1991 — Page 5 FINANCIAL KNOW YOUR SCHOOLS Information about the Hastings Area School Systems by Carl Schoessel, Superintendent /urnMark D. Christensen of Edward D. Jones & Co. Challenges of growth in enrollment must be met Allocate your assets into different baskets One of today’s most familiar money­ management terms is “asset allocation." It has a certain ring that sends many prospective investors scurrying to financial planners. Although "asset allocation" may sound more important than "diversification,” the techni­ que is still the same — don’t put all your eggs into one basket. Diversifying, or allocating, your assets in­ volves investing in a wide range of products, including stocks, bonds, real estate, precious metals and more. Each offers unique benefits, depending on the overall climate of the economy. Since it is virtually impossible to accurately predict future economic condi­ tions, experts suggest taking a diversified ap­ proach — Invest in several different areas so that an incorrect choice or poor timing does not mean financial disaster. This system proved very effective in 1990, when assets divided equally between stocks and bonds would have made money on the year. Although the stocks in the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index fell 3.1 percent. 30-year U.S. Treasury bonds had a total return of 4.8 percent, resulting in a net gain of 1.7 percent. This was not a fluke. In 60 of the past 65 years, either stocks or bonds (or both) have gone up. The last time stock and bond indices fell in the same year was in 1977. Unfortunately, many investors are reluctant to invest in bonds because they do not unders­ tand them. They view bonds as inconvenient because of the large sums of money needed to buy them. Additionally, they mistakenly believe that bonds mufl be kept for years before they get their money back. None of this, of course, is correct, but investors tend to avoid what they do not understand. Plann­ ing based on such misinformation could im­ pede financial success. For those who are uncomfortable owning individual bonds, bond funds offer a reasonable alternative. Recent figures from the Investment Company Institute, the repor­ ting and information source of the mutual fund industry, show that investors now have more money in bond and income funds than in equities, $319 billion vs. $239 billion. Regardless of the allocation mix, concen­ trating assets too heavily in one particular type of investment increases the risk of being at the mercy of specific events. The October 1987, crash, for example, saw stocks take the biggefit, onc-day plunge to history* While bonds were rising. Just as the fear of recession may depress stock prices, it may also lower in­ terest rates, causing bond prices to rise. The investment lesson here is diversifies- Hastings Rotary offers chances to win Disney World trip Basking in the Rorida sunshine and ex­ ploring all the wonderful worlds of Disney are in the offing for two lucky people who win trips to Disney World from the Hast­ ings Rotary Cub. Rotary is sponsoring the fund-raising raf­ fle to earn funds for its local community projects. Two people each will win round-trip American Airlines tickets and accommoda­ tions at the Buena Vista Palace Hotel for two for a four-day, four-night stay at Disney World. Included in the prize for each will be $100 of spending money and two passports for "all three paries" for all four days. The drawing will be held in late Septem­ ber at 12:30 p.m. at the Hastings Moose Lodge. Tickets are $5 each and no more than 6,000 tickets will be sold. Tickets may be purchased at Bosley Pharmacy, Sears, Jacobs Pharmacy and J-Ad Graphics, all in Hastings; or from any member of the Hastings Rotary. Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner wel­ comes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of express­ ing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general inter­ est. The following guidelines have been established to help you: •Make your letter brie, and (0 the point. •Letters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must include their sig­ nature, address and phone num­ ber. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 tion or asset allocation. It is a message you will continue to hear, but don't let fancy names confuse you. It still means don’t put all your eggs into one basket. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Roger Carls Fire chief appointed to State Safety Board Close Change Company -•/. 38’/. AT&T —VI. 60 Amerltech Anheuser-Busch 51 —VI. —'/. 11’/. Chrysler 22’/. -17. Clark Equipment 21 —'/. CMS Energy 63’/. —•/. Coca Cola 507. -27. Dow Chemical 57’/. —7. Exxon 24’/. —1 Family Dollar 29’/. —27. Ford 35’/. —37. General Motors —7. Great Lakes Bancorp 10’/. 40’/. —7. Hastings Mfg. 95 ’ /. -37. IBM -17. 51’/. J.C. Penney 87’/. -57. Johnson & Johnson 42’/. —2'1. Kmart 104’/. —17. Kellogg Company 31’/. —17. McDonalds 40’/. -27. Sears —7. Southeast Mich. Gas 157. Spartan Motors 22 +3 Upjohn 43 -27. Gold $356.20 -.30 $3.96 + .03 Silver Dow Jones $2,913.68 -95.04 Volume $184,000,000 Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris last week was one of five chiefs appointed to the Fire Safety Board by Michigan Gov. John Engler. Caris was selected, along with Robert Falkenberg of Menominee, William Gruppen of Zeeland, William McHenry of Muskegon and Peter Sinclair of Hartford. The Fire Safety Board is responsible for deciding matters on fire prevention and fire safety for schools and institutional occupancies. "It’s a great honor to be selected to serve on that board," Caris said. "They have a lot of impact on fire service. They deal with a lot of important issues.” Caris was appointed to a term that ends July 15, 1992. He will represent Lower Peninsula fire departments. He replaces Donald Robin­ son of Detroit. A 16-year veteran with the city fire depart­ ment, he has been chief for the last 10 years. He also has served as president of the West Michigan Fire Chiefs Association and was ap­ pointed to the Wildfire Review Task Force in 1984. Earlier this year he was elected vice presi­ dent of the Michigan Fire Chiefs Association. "It was a surprise to me when I got the call," he said. “No one told me they were putting my name in (for nomination)." The other Fire Safety Board appointees will represent the Upper Peninsula, the liquid petroleum gas industry and school ad­ ministrators or board members. WET BASEMENT? Guaranteed Waterprooflng Mathod Permanently & Completely Eliminate? All Water Leakage Problems “All over mid-Michigan, school districts are fining classrooms into lunchrooms, big closets and auditorium stages - evety nook and cran­ ny of space. The baby boomlet of the 1980s is going to school in the 1990s." While that quote is from a front page article in the Aug. 11 edition of the Lansing State Journal, describing the need for additional school buildings in the Lansing area, it also fits the situation encountered by the Hastings Area Schools as the 1991-92 school year is about to begin. Actually, such an enrollment growth situa­ tion is one that the Hastings Area Schools has been experiencing in combination with the pro­ gressive development of the southeast Grand Rapids area toward Hastings. Based on a greater than anticipated enrollment for the last couple of school years, the Board of Educa­ tion initiated a study to determine just how rapid the community and schools could be ex­ pected io grow. Local realtors, representatives of local finan­ cial insitutions. Chamber of Commerce pemsonnel, staff members of several local businesses and industries, Pennock Hospital, the City of Hastings, the Barry County Exten­ sion office, and other area school districts were contacted for information about community growth. During the time the growth study was being done, the demographic infer nation prepared by the Hastings strip mall de. .topers and plan­ ners for the City of Hastings and Pennock Hospital also was used. All of the represen­ tatives and the demographic information in­ dicated a steady population growth for the Hastings area, and even if the schools ex­ perience a very conservative percent growth per year, there will be an increase of 128 students in kindergarten through the 12th grade by the start of the 1992-93 school year. Besides those projections, there certainly will be more students coming from the two major housing developments now being built in There are lots of dubs around CALL NOW FOR FREE ESTIMATES & . but not that have all the benefits of ours. LIST OF OUR CUSTOMERS IN YOt'R AREA BDRY SYSTEM 9126 East OE Av-R1ch!«nd, Ml 1-800-237-237S For one low fee Delton Sand & Gravel and Cloverdale Excavating have combined to serve you better, we do custom hauling, fill sand, gravel, stone, top­ soil. septic systems and bull dozing. 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And this year approximately 30 more students are expected to start kindergarten than the numbet that will graduate from the high school. That kind of growth shows a need for more classrooms, and this last week has seen many more students new to the community showing up at school offices to enroll for the start of classes. So there is no question that growth and in­ creased student enrollment are here and will continue, and because the three elementary schools in Hastings already are at or beyond capacity, classroom additions and a new elementary school are needed. After reviewing all of the growth projections and touring and evaluating the existing school buildings during the past year, a committee of school district residents recommended that the Board of Education ask the community’s voters to support a building program. Agreeing with the findings and recommen­ dations of the citizens’ committee, the board is presenting requests for funding the necessary building program to the community at a special election Sept. 23. Prior to election day, this column will be us­ ed to provide information about the proposals that are on the ballot, and informational presen­ tations for the public and several community organizations are being scheduled. In addition, residents with questions about the proposals are invited to call the school system at 948-4400 so that there is an accurate understanding of what the ballot proposals involve. Rational West State at Broadway Hastings, Michigan ASTINGS Member FDIC Gun Lake Office 12850 Chief Noonday Rd. 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Mrs. Barnes is survived by her husband, Louis of Hastings; three sons, John Luce and Michael Luce, both of Salt Lake City, Utah and James Barnes of Banfield; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Teresa) Dwyer of Salt Lake City, Utah and Janeen Barnes of Richland; 11 grandchil­ dren; her mother, Ethel Williams of Salt Lake City, Utah; two brothers and four sisters. Funeral services will be held in Price City, Utah. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Local arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. DELTON - Erma M. Miner, 84 of 11425 Oak Drive, Crooked Lake, Delton passed away Saturday, August 17, 1991 at home. Mrs. Miner was born November 19, 1906 in Kent County, near Caledonia, the daughter of Ernest C. and Eva E. (Warner) Lawton. She had lived at the present residence the past 16 years and was formerly of Plainwell. She was employed for many years at James River Corporation in Kalamazoo amd retired in 1978. She enjoyed growing flowers, handicraft work and crocheting. She was married to Harold C. Miner June 22, 1935 in South Bend, Indiana. Mrs. Miner is survived by her husband, Harold; two sisters, Mrs. Lynn Han of Hastings and Mrs. Pearl Payn of Newport Richey, Flori­ da; one brother, Ward Lawton of Ludington; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Jack Traverse; a sister, Lucy Wiley; a half brother, Fred Baker. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 20 at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Burial was in Prairieville Cemetery. IATTEND SERVICES ------ Hastings Area — SANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev. Merlin Pratt. Worship 9 a.m. and Sunday School 10:15 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. Father Charles Fisher. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; HOPE UNITED METHODIST Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Cotant. choir ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN director. Sunday morning 9:45 CHURCH Part of the Anglican a.m., Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.. Catholic Church of the Diocese of Morning Wonhip; 4:45 p.m.. the midwest. 2415 McCann Rd.. Ir­ Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. ving, Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Evening Worship. Nursery for all Sunday 10:00 a.m. Holy Commu­ services, transportation provided to nion; 5 p.m. Evening Prayer. 1928 and from morning services. Prayer Book of Common prayer used at all meeting, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. services. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church Streets, Philip L. Brown, Pastor. Church phone 616/945-9574. Summer Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. (nursery atten­ dant). Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship service over WBCH AM FM at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. Wednesday, and Thursday Nar­ cotics Anonymous 12:00 noon. Wednesday Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursdays Bazaar Workshop Cay Perry home 9:00 a.m. Saturday Co­ Dependents Anonymous 9 a.m. Sunday. Aug. 25 - Last Sunday Fish Bowl for Hunger. Tuesday. Aug. 27 - Barry County Jail Ministry meeting 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28 - Ruth UWM Circle picnic - carpool from church at II a.m. Sunday, Sept. 1 ■ Guest speaker from Michigan Council on Alcohol Problems (M1CAP), 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5 - Bazaar Workshop 9:00 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 8 - Resume Fall Schedule, Early Worship 8:30 a.m.; Sunday School Rally Day 9:30 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church Streets. Philip L. Brown, Pastor. Church phone 616/945-9574. Summer Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. (nursery atten­ dant). Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship service over WBCH AMFM at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Nar­ cotics Anonymous 12:00 noon. Wednesday Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursdays Bazaar Workshop Cay Perry home 9:00 a_m. Saturday Co­ Dependents Anonymous 9 a.m. Thursday. Aug. 15 - CROP Walk Recruitment Rally 7 00 pm Room 108. Tuesday. Aug. 20 - U.M. Pic­ nic and Program on Trees 6:30 p.m. at Bob Casey Farm. Wednes­ day, Aug. 21 - Serendipity Bible Study, 9 a.m. Sunday. Aug. 25 Last Sunday Fish Bowl for Hunger. Tuesday, Aug. 27 - Barn' County Jail Ministry meeting 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. Aug. 28 - Ruth UWM Circle picnic - carpool from church al 11 a.m. Sunday. Sept. I - Guest speaker from Michigan Council on Alcohol Problems (MICAP), 9:30 HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 904 Terry Lane (al Starr School Road). Philip R. Colburn, Pastor. Church phone number is 945-2170. if ~o answer. call 945-3355. Saturday services are: Sabbath School at 9:20 a.m. (for all ages), and Worship Service at 11:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting this Tuesday. 7:00-8:00 p.m. The community is invited. Sunshine Bands meet at TendcrCare Nuriing Home for singing and fellowship. Sabbath, August 24 at 4:00. Baptism of one of our Delton members will be at 4:00, August 24. School begins Monday. August 26, 8:00 a.m. A Pathfindersponsored yard sale will be held Thursday, August 29, 8 a.m.-6 p.m Bring items for sale to school by August 27. Our Community Ser­ vice Center, 502 E. Green Street, is open to the public on Monday and Wednesday, 9-12 noon. To make sure your needs are met. call 945-2361 for an appointment for clothing. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, (The Bible Church) Bring Your Bible. 600 Powell Road. 1 mile East of Hastings. Our Motto: "The Bible, the whole Bi­ ble. and nothing but the Bible". Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m. Thursday 7:30 prayer meeting and softball for the youth. Pastor Emeritus. Rus Sarver. Phone 945-9224. Every Sunday is Friend­ ship Day. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings. Michigan, G. Kent Keller, Pastor. Eileen Higbee, Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday - 9:30 Morn­ ing Worship Service. Nursery pro­ vided. Broadcast of this service over WBCH-AM and FM. FIRST BAP1IST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings, Michigan 948-8001. James R. Barrett. Asst. Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service, Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00, Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs. 7:00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Pryer meering; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir pracicc. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St., Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Aug. 25 - 8:00 Family Worship; 9: 15 Church School (all ages); 10: 30 Family Worship; AAL Branch. Thursday. Aug. 22 - 7:30 Choir, B:00 AA. Friday. Aug. 23 6:00 Wed. Rch. Saturday, Aug. 24 4:00 Wedding; 8:00 NA. Mon­ day. Aug. 26 - 6:00 Positive Paren” ‘ ‘ " ting. ~ Tuesday. Aug. 27 - 3:00 Choir School. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY HASTINGS SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION Halting* ond lake Ode**a WREN FUNERAL HOME CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD, 502 E. Bond. Hastings. Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. 948-2529. Sunday School 10:00 m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser­ vice — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. James Lcitzman Pastor. Sun­ day Services: 9:45 a m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3185 N. Eroadway. Hastings, Ml 49058. Pastor Robert Kersten. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974. Worship Services Sunday. 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. 4-H meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesdays. 5:15 p.m. al Delores Gaspers. 801 Barber Rd.. Hastings HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 904 Terry Lane (at Starr School Road). Philip R. Colburn. Pastor. Church phone number is 945-2170. if no answer, call 945-3355 Saturday services are: Sabbath School at 9:20 a.m. (for all ages), and Worship Service at 11:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting this Tuesday. 7:00-8:00 p.m. on the topic "God So Loved" (John 3:16). The community is in­ vited. Adventurer Club for children ages 6-9 will meet Thursdays. 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Marcie Scofield's home, for crafts, fun activities and learning more about God. Call the church phone number for informa­ tion. The all-church luncheon will be held this Sabbath, following church services. School registration is Sunday. August 18, 9-12 noon. A yard sale for donations to the Pathfinder Club will be held Augsut 29. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Bring items for sale to school by August 27. Our Community Service Center. 502 E. Green Street, is open to the public on Monday and Wednesday. 9-12 noon. To make sure your needs arc met. please call 945-2361 for an ap­ pointment for clothing. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Michigan. James A. Campbell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits. Middleville Area MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH. 314 E. Main Sl.. Mid­ dleville. MI. Phone 765-3073. Traditional Latin Mass 4:30 p.m. every Sunday. Confession and Rcsary 4:15 p.m. of Hailing* NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 195? N. Broadway ■ Hailing* BOSLEY PHARMACY ' Proscription* ’. I IBS. Jellarton 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Ha*tmg* Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Ccjk Rd. — Hasting*. Michigan June F. Benner MUIR - June F. Benner, 69 of 435 North Street, Muir passed away Saturday at Crystal. Mrs. Benner was born November 28,1921 in Muir, she was the daughter of Ross and Esther Scamehom Confer. She was a graduate of Muir High School. She was married to Wallace Benner on October 1940; he died in August, 1988. She retired as cafeteria employee of the Hastings Area Public Schools in June 1985. The Benners moved to Muir from Hastings in 1986. She was a member of the Lyons-Muir VFW Auxiliary, the Hubardston American Legion Auxiliary, and the Nashville VFW Auxiliary. Mrs. Benner is survived by a son, Raymond Benner of Lansing; a daughter, Susan Wilson of Hastings; three grandchildren; three great­ grandchildren; brother, Clare Confer of Muir. Graveside services were held Tuesday, August 13 at Muir Cemetery with the Reverend Kenneth Harger officiating. A memorial for the Lyons-Muir VFW build­ ing fund has been established, in care of the funeral chapel. Jean W. Kelley HASTINGS - Jean W. Kelley, 83 of 511 Congress Street, Hastings and formerly of Woodland and Lake Odessa passed away Sunday, August 18,199! at Sl Marys Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mr. Kelley was bom April 8, 1908 in Frazier, Kentucky, the son of Milton and Sarah (Wallace) Kelley. He was married to Jennie Roberts March 9, 1933 in Indiana. They lived in the Woodland and Lake Odessa area since 1944 and recently moved to Hastings. He was a self employed painter and also worked at Fisher Body in Lansing for several years. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church of Woodland and the United Auto Workers Union. Mr. Kelley is survived by his wife, Jennie; four daughters, Mrs. Charles (Joyce) Heise of Woodland, JaniceiElfitnL and June Durkee, both of Hastings, Dorothy Kelley of SanDiego, California; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two step sisters, Mavis and Watson, both of Virginia. He was preceded in death by one brother, Arnold; one sister, Thelma; a half brother, Curtis; two step brothers, Bob and Tom and three step sisters, Emma, Anna and Pattie. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 21 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Reverend Alan Sellman of the Zion Luthren Church officiating. Burial was in Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice Home of Hope in Grand Rapids. Margaret L. Price HASTINGS - Margaret L. Price, 80 of Hast­ ings passed away Thursday, August 15,1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Price was born on September 23,1910 in Irving Township, Barry County, the daught­ er of Frednck S. and Mary Leno (Rowlader) Batey. She was raised in Middleville and attended the McNee, Harris Creek and Caledo­ nia High School. She was married to Forrest B. Price. She was employed at numerous factories in Barry County. Mrs. Price is survived by two sons, Kenneth (Marian) Price of Alto, Beryl (Jeanette) Price of Middleville; two daughters, Mrs. Keith (Neva) Smelker, Mrs. Paul (Helen) Burkey, all of Hastings; 23 grandchildren; 60 great grand­ children; 20 great great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Robert (Agnes) Smelker of Free­ port and Mrs. Mary Foster of Hastings. She was preceded in death by her husband Forrest B. Price; a brother, Thomas Batey. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 17 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Father Charles H. Fischer officiating. Burial was in Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. The rosary was recited Friday, August 16. Delton Area OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK CATHOLIC CHURCH. 6547 „.. Lacey Rd.. Lacey. Mass: Sunday 8: 30 a.m. ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 11252 Floria Rd.. Delton. Masses: Saturday. 5:00 p.m.; Su-rJay. 11 a.m. Halting* FLEXFABINCORPORATED Bula Piper HASTINGS - Bula Piper, 88 of Barnum Road, Hastings passed away Tuesday, August 20, 1991 at Blodgett Medical Center. Miss Piper was bom on April 18, 1903. She moved to Hastings in 1970 and lived with the Michael Cross family for fourteen years. She was preceded in death by one brother, Willi Piper. Graveside services were held Wednesday, August 21, at Fuller Cemetery with Jack Cross officiating. Memorial contributions may be make to The Leukemia Foundation. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. CHURCH OF GOD, 7th DAY, Baniicld. Michigan. Services 10 a in. each Saturday. Call 671-4100. or Box 42. Bedford. Mich. 49020. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service U 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Satur­ day Mass 6:30 p.m Sunday Mass 9: 30 a.m NASHVILLE - Cora M. Samuel, 92 of West Lawrence Road, Nashville passed away Satur­ day, August 17, 1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Samuel was bom April 27, 1899 in Flint, the daughter of Wilber and Bernice Jewett. She attended school in Flint and Fenton. She was employed as a nurses aide in Fenton for a few years moving to Monroe where she married Ernest J. Samuel, September 1, 123. He preceded her in death May 23, 1986. They both worked on a dairy farm in Monroe from 1923 to 1937. She moved to Ann Arbor in 1937 working for Varsity Laundry from 1944 to 1970. In 1973 she moved to Houghton Lake and 1975 moving to Nashville. She was a member of the St. Rose Catholic Church. Mrs. Samuel is survived by one daughter, Gwen A. Burg of Nashville; two sons, Robert Samuel of Houghton Lake and Douglas Samuel of Gaylord; 13 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren. Memorial serivces will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 24 at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Father Charles H. Fischer officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings. ( Marguerite Irene Slocum ) HASTINGS - Marguerite Irene Slocum, 85 formerly of 1527 North Broadway, Hastings passed away Sunday, August 18, 1991 at Thonapple Manor, Hastings. Mrs. Slocum was born May 25, 1906 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of John and Matilda (Fischer) Harding. She was raised in Hastings and attended Hastings Schools. She went on to attend Western Michigan University receiving her teachers certificaiton. She was married to Marvin W. Slocum on May 4, 1929. She taught school in Watervliet and Barry County for about 3 years. She was a member of the Sl Matthias Episcopal Church. There are no immediate survivors. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin on May 5, 1987. There will be no funeral home visitation. Graveside services were held Wednesday, August 21 at the Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sl Matthias Episcopal Church. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, 1401 North Broadway, Hastings. ( Harold Benedict Christiansen ) NASHVILLE - Harold Benedict Christ­ iansen, 87 of330 Philadelphia StreeL Nashville passed away Monday, August 19, 1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Christiansen was bom September 11, 1903 in Rutland Township, the son of Christian Frederick and Anna (Benedict) Christiansen. He was raised in Rutland Township and attended Gregory Country School. He was married to Hazel Barnard in Hast­ ings in June of 1926. She preceded him in death. He married Marie Elliston Jarrard on May 15, 1952. She preceded him in death March 13, 1967. He then married Josephine Eleanor Rose June 9,1973 in Battle Creek. She preceded him in death December 6, 1984. He farmed most of his,life and also worked at Tyden Manufacturing Car Seal Division, Hast­ ings and owned and operated the Nashville Diner from 1968 to 1971. He was a member of the Nashville Church ofthe Nazarene, Nashvil­ le Chamber of Commerce, National Arbor Foundation, lifetime member of the Maple Leaf Grange, lifetime member of the Nashville Lions and was recently honored for being Lion Tamer for twenty years. He was Village Presi­ dent during Nashville’s Centennial in 1968, president of the Nashville Syrup Association for 25 years and active in Maple Syrup making for 30 years. He supervised Putnam Park for 20 years, especially planting trees he donated. He was involved in Boy Scouts since he was 13 years old and most recently served as Neigh­ borhood Commissioner and was awarded the Grand Scoutmaster Award. He enjoyed wood­ working, planting flowers and vegetables, fish­ ing and collecting and selling walnuts. Mr. Christiansen is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Gerald Skedgell of Hastings; son-in-law, Bud White of Dallas Texas; step sons, Joe Jarrard, Richard Morgan, Alvin Morgan, all of Nashville, Ross Jarrard of Battle Creek, Russell Morgan of Hastings; step daughters, Gladys Mitchell of Nashville, Jeanette Burt of Syracuse, Indiana, Mary Thompson and Nancy Contreras, both of Hast­ ings; five grandchildren; six great grandchil­ dren; many step grandchildren and step great gradnchildren. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Ruth White in 1964; step son, Jim Jarrard; one brother and three sisters. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 22 at the Nashville Church of the Nazarene with Reverend Alan Mettler officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Harold B. Christiansen Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville. "j HASTINGS - Estella May Stamm, 99 of Hastings passed away Friday, August 16,1991 at Tendercai- in Hastings. Mrs. St' on was born January 5, 1892 in Dutton. . daughter of Charles and Lucy (Miner) Lafler. She was raised in the Dutton area and attended schools there. She came to the Hastings area in the early 1900’s. She was married to Llewellyn D. Stamm on April 1,1915. She worked primarily as a home­ maker. She was a member of the former United Brethren Church in Hastings for many years. Mrs. Stamm is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Donald (Mary) Scavone of Warren; six grand­ children and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Llewellyn on February 4,1966 and also by four sons, Duane in 1944, Norval in 1956, Carroll in 1983 and Kenneth in 1989. Respecting her wishes there will be no funer­ al service. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, 1401 North Broadway, Hastings. Flora May Biddle HASTINGS - Mrs. Flora May Biddle, 83, of Wall Lake Road, Hastings, passed away Thurs­ day August 15, 1991 at her residence. Mrs. Biddle was born on June 5, 1908 in Hastings, the daughter of James and Mary (Atkins) Knickerbocker. She attended Hast­ ings schools, graduating m 1926. She attended Ferris State University. She was married to Lyle V. Biddle on August 6, 1933. She was employed at Barry County Health Department for many years and retired in 1961. She was a member of Hastings Seventh Day Adventist Church, the W.C.T.U., also 4-H leader for many years. Mrs. Biddle is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Robert Dylite Adams of Grand Rapids; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother William C. Knickerbocker of Hastings. She was preceded in death by her husband on March 17, 1990; one brother and infant sister. Funeral services were held Monday August 19, at the Hastings Seventh Day Adventist Church with Pastor Philip Colburn officiating. Burial was at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Lyle and Flora Biddle Educational Fund at Seventh Day Adventist Church. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home. Walter R. Kidder HASTINGS - Walter R. Kidder, 83 of Hast­ ings, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 1991 at the Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr. Kidder was bom on May 3, 1908 in Irving Township, the son of William and Lydia (Keech) Kidder. He attended Wood School in Irving and married Charlene Overley February 4, 1947 in Ionia. She preceded him in death April 12, 1990. He lived in the Hastings area all his life and worked at the Hastings Manufacturing Co. for 45 years, retiring in 1973. Mr. Kidder is survived by one daughter, Cathy Kidder of Hastings; two sons, Walter Kidder of Hastings, Mike Benner of Wood­ land; nine grandchildren and two great­ grandchildren; one brother Arthur Kidder of Grand Rapids. He was also preceded in death by one son, Myerel July 21, 1981; two sisters, Mary and Jessie; six brothers, Ralph, James, Eugene, Joe, Warren and Jerome Kidder. Graveside services were held Friday, August 16 in Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa with Reverend George Speas officiating. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Kenneth Bowser CHARLOTTE - Kenneth Bowser, 74 of Charlotte, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 1991 at his residence. Mr. Bowser was bom in Walton Township, the son of Van and Florence (Porter) Bowser. He served in the Navy during World War II. He worked as a truck driver for Grand Trunk Railroad, then A.E. and retired from Lowe Brothers, June 19, 1981. He is survived by his wife, Hildred; son, Ronald (Virginia) Bowser of Lawrence, Kansas; two daughters, Sandra (Mrs. John) Rollins of Marshall, Cheryl (Mrs. Verlin) Franks of Olivet; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; sisters, Donis Barnett of Charlotte. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were held Friday, August 16 at the Pray Funeral Home with Reverend Darwin Kuhl officiating. Burial in the Maple Hill Cemetery. Mr. Bowser was a member of the West Carmel Congregational Church where the family would like to have memorials directed in Kenneth’s name. Group tries to save copper bellied water snake (AP) The copperbellicd water snake, an endangered species in Michigan, lives com­ fortably in swamp areas along a Hillsdale County Road. But a new bridge and the re­ sulting new traffic could kill many of the reptiles. Some of the residents of Cellars Road missed last week’s road commission meet­ ing, but they’re sure to be affected if com­ missioners decide to rebuild a closed bridge. The commission held a hearing on the proposed Cellars Road bridge Wednesday but didn’t take any formal action. A person who answered the phone at the Hillsdale County Road Commission Friday said there was no one immediately available to comment on the county’s next step. Some officials have proposed abandoning the stretch of road around the bridge. The non-poisonous copperbelly is so shy, despite sometimes growing to nearly 6 feet long, that it is difficult to count how many survive, said Mark Sellers, assistant director of the Michigan Nature Association. The snake is found primarily in south­ western Michigan and adjoining states, and its strongest hold in Michigan is in and around Hillsdale County, said Tom Weise, state Department of Natural Resources en­ dangered species coordinator. The stretch of Cellars Road where the bridge would go is a regular hangout for the snakes, Sellers said. He said drivers coming through on a new bridge would be unlikely to slow down for snakes crossing the road. In 1989, Sellers said his group removed 940 pounds of trash from the area while it was popular for off-road vehicle riding. The nature association has a 107-acre refuge in the area, and Sellers would like to see it abandoned. Highways and bridges are major sources of death for endangered species, Weise said. The construction ruins habitat, then brings in deadly vehicle and human traffic. If the road commission intends to re­ build, Weise said Friday it would need DNR permission because an endangered species would be affected. The site around the bridge also has populations of the endangered smallmouth salamander and Tinker's weed. "Where we find the copperbellies, we’re finding a wide diversity of wildlife,” Sellers said. "They’re really rich areas." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 22, 1991 — Page 7 Woodland News Miner- Woodward united in marriage July 20 Airman Sarah Michelenc Miner and Lance Corporal Shane Allen Woodward were united in marriage on the 20th of July in Gardner, MA. Maid of honor was Kim Miner, of Cam­ bridge, MA., sister of the bride. Best man was Lcpl. Dean Flemming, of West Palm Beach. FL., friend of the groom. Bridesmaids were Kelly L. Seago, of Boston, MA., friend of the bride, and Amn. Patricia Hackney, of Corpus Cristi, TX., friend of the bride. Groomsmen were Ben Jepson, of Palm Beach Gardens. FL., friend of the groom. Jack G. Miner II, of Chicago IL., brother of the bride, and Lcpl. John P. Pishko, of St. Louis. MO., friend of the couple. The bride is enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and the groom is in the U.S. Marine Corps. Both recently graduated from the U.S. Army Intelligence School at Ft. Devens, MA. and will be stationed at Misawa Air Base, Japan. Sarah is the daughter of Nancy L. Striegle and Jack G. Miner, both of Hastings. Shane is the son of Charles Woodard of Il­ linois and Marcia Home of Wisconsin. Barlows to celebrate 25th wedding anniversary Weavers to observe 50th wedding anniversary Ginny Wilson will give a vocal and keyboard concert at Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday. Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. Wilson, who lives in Charlotte, has been singing and playing gospel music since whe was 9 years old. She calls her program "The Glory land Express.” Ginny, while raising three sons, contracted infectious hepatitis and was in bed for two years. After that she was in four automobile accidents in 15 months and then had four ma­ jor surgeries in another 15 months. Her personal ministry and testimony is about how she overcame these problems and is once again able to sing for the Lord. The public is welcome and a love offering will be taken. Other churches in the Lakewood area have been invited to the program. Tom and Doris Niethamer drove to Lever­ ing and spent one night with Ruth Niethamer’s cousin, Frank Schalmazried. to attend die Schalmazried reunion there. Tom’s grand­ mother was a Schalmazried. The Niethamers spent another night away as they returned to Woodland down the Lake Michigan shoreline. Other people known in the Woodland area who made the five-hour drive to Levering to attend the Schalmazried reunion were Lucy Jordan and her daughters, Inez Jordan Potter and Jack Potter from Muskegon and Jean Jor­ dan McCall, and Wayne Hazel. Kilpatrick United Brethren Church Mis­ sionary Society held its monthly missionary dinner last Wednesday. Hildred Chase cooked baked chicken thighs and drumsticks. Other members of the missionary society furnished cakes, jello, fruit salad, vegetables and desserts. A larger than usual crowd of 30 people en­ joyed the dinner. This dinner is held the se­ cond Wednesday of every month, year-round, in the church basement, and has been for many years. Anyone is welcome. Woodland Food Co-op plans to hold a bake sale both Friday and Saturday of the Woodland Homecoming celebration Aug. 30 and 31. There will be breads, cookies, cakes, pies and other baked goods and home grown vegetables for sale all day both days at the co­ op store on North Main Street. The public is always welcome at the co-op store. Orlo Smith and other members of his family by Catherine Lucas who have August birthdays celebrated at his home on Velte Road Sunday afternoon. Orlo was 91. Around 50 to 55 of his children, grand­ children and great-grandchildren either ate at the picnic dinner or dropped by later to tell Grandpa "happy birthday. ’ His descendents came from Battle Creek. Kalamazoo, Belding, Dearborn and most of the local members of the extended Smith family were there. Members of the Smith family hope to get together once more before the annual Florida exodus moves several of them south for the winter. Jeff MacKenzie will return to Wayne State Law School late this week for his second year. Yvonne will return to East Lansing to register at Michigan State for her senior year before the end of August. Darlene Niethamer gave a sermon at Zion Lutheran Church Sunday, as the Rev. Alan Sellman was on vacation. Her subject was “If you were accused of being a Christian, would there be evidence enough to convict you?” Marge Vroman did the liturgy and Shirley Smith gave the children’s sermon and the prayers. Sellman will be at Zion Aug. 25 but will be gone again over the Labor Day weekend. The ladies of Woodland United Methodist Church are busy planning the Woodland Homecoming events that will take place there. Friday night’s ice cream social will be in the church and will include sloppy joe sand­ wiches. homemade ice cream, cakes and pies with drinks for a free-will offering. A pancake breakfast will be served at the church Saturday morning from 7 to 9 a.m. The church also has decided to sponsor a community worship service at the park at 9 a.m. Sunday. Other churches will be invited to participate in this service. Every year for the last several, the Woodland Gospel Singers have ended the Labor Day weekend scheduled events with a gospel concert at Woodland United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. "Soldiers of the Light” from Hastings will be their guests at this year’s concert. Several other Woodland area churches will not hold their regular Sunday evening services so that members can attend the concert. The Woodland Eagles Auxiliary plans toi Grand Rapids man named to Hastings Mutual Insurance board of directors Edward W. Bercnds, CPCU and principal in the Berends-Hendricks-Stuit Agency of Grand Rapids, has been appointed to the Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Board of Directors. Charles Johnston, president of Hastings Mutual, announced the Aug. 8 appointment. Bercnds brings an extensive background of insurance knowledge to the Hastings Mutual Board company officials said. He and his wife, Leah, and their four children reside in Grand Rapids. Ray and Marquita (Goodr.er) Barlow will celebrate 25 years of marriage on Aug. 27, 1991. They have three children. Lonnie, of Hastings, Treva Jo of Grand Rapids and Talmarie of Grand Rapids. Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weaver of Crooked Lake, Delton will observe their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at Bay Pointe Restaurant, Gun Lake on Saturday, Aug. 24. Dr. Weaver and the former Helen Strimback were married Aug. 29, 1941 in Prairieville. They have three sons and daughters-in-law — Michael and Patricia Weaver of Parrsboro, Nova Scotia, Sidney and Jayne Weaver of Richland, and Thomas and Elaine Weaver of Kalamazoo and seven grandchilden. Dr. Weaver was a professor at Western Michigan University for 22 years and consul­ tant to the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation since his retirement in 1983. JohnA.Weidenfeller,D.D.S. Announces the opening of his f PREMIUM CUSTOM .. NEW DENTAL OFFICE DENTURES •695 •425 •395 •425 Edward W. Berends at 402 Thornton Middleville, Ml 49333 (Comer of Thornton & M-37) — 795-6000 — meet the high stondordt set Carpenters to mark 70th wedding anniversary The grandchildren of Hobart and Edna Carpenter wish to invite you to an open house in honor of the couple’s 70th wedding an­ niversary on Sunday, Sept. 1 from 2-4 p.m. at the Lakewood United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, M-50, Lake Odessa. No gifts please. Local Birth Announcements: GIRL, Reids to celebrate 25th wedding anniversary Mike and Dollie Reid of Leesburg, Fla., will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary Monday, Aug. 26. Panel seeking Hastings alumni The Hastings High School Alumni Direc­ tory Book Committee met at the home of Don Reid, Aug. 16 to begin work on the Alumni Directory book. This will be a book listing all alumni of Hastings High School, class year, current address, occupation and state listings. The book committee needs up-to-date names and addresses of all classes, listing those deceased. The committee and the years they are doing are as follows: Don Reid. 945-9835. years 1990-1934; Ron Conklin. 948-2563. years 1935-1955. An Stauffer. 945-3877. years 1956-1975; Beverly Smith. 945-4939. years 1976-1991. If you know anyone that has a current list of these classes, please call anyone of the above committee. hold a later br -kfast Saturday morning, star­ ting at 9 a . hey will sell tacos and other lunch and snack foods in the concession stand at the park all day Saturday until 4 p.m. and all day Sunday. They also plan a breakfast for Sunday morning so that food will be available for the out-of-the-area athletes playing in the four-day softball tournament. The breakfast will oe open to the public. The Woodland Lions Club will start serving their chicken cooked by High’s of Elkan, Ind., around 5 p.m. and will serve until 7 or until the chicken is gone. Tickets are now available from Woodland Lions, including Art Meade at his business in Hastings and from Cliff Mattson at the Woodland Centre. Tickets can also be purchased at the event. The Bill Brodbeck family held an August birthday party at Brodbeck’s pond Saturday. Jessica and Amanda, ages 5 and 6, and Margaret all received lots of cards, gifts and hugs. There were 23 family members, all local, at the party. Hot dogs were roasted on a gas grill under the roof and the kids swam bet­ ween thunderstorms. Margaret Brodbeck’s niece, Becky Van Eveland, her hui band, Jim Eveland, and their daughter, Dana, from San Francisco, recently spent 10 days in Michigan. While head­ quartering at the Brodbeck farm, the Evelands attended the Huntington reunion near Jackson, rented a car and toured. Michigan un­ til returning to the Brodbecks Friday. They flew out from Grand Rapids Saturday morning. A lot of Woodland women are talking about their freezing and canning projects right now. Most have finished with green beans and peaches and now are working on sweet com, various types of berries, tomatoes and cucumbers, and are getting ready to do pears. Several wives of the Woodland Lions Club went out to dinner Tuesday night while the men met at the Woodland Townehouse. Nell Stannard, Mercedeth McMillen, Wilma Townsend, Virginia Crockford and Cathy Lucas enjoyed dinner at a restaurent in Lake Odessa. Saturday evening Linda, Elizabeth and Tommy Smith, Hildred Chase, Evelyn Goodrich, Eunice Eckardt and Cathy Lucas enjoyed the chicken barbecue held by the Sun­ field United Brethren in Christ Church at the Sunfield park during Sunfield's annual celebration. The Rev. Ward Pierce was scheduled to be in the Sunfield Boy Scouts dunking booth Saturday afternoon from 3 to 3:30 p.m., but a thunderstorm cancelled those plans. However the storm did not last long enough fo interfere with many of the other planned events at Sunfield. A group of volunteers from Lakewood United Methodist Church will pick up litter on M-50 from the Woodbury crossing to Lake wood High School this weekend. The Michigan Highway Department furnished bags for the litter and sends trucks to haul it away on Monday. Several area groups have “adopted" certain stretches of highway for these cleaning projects. Woodland Eagles work west of Woodland on M-43. Katie Elaine, bom July 27 at 5:07 a.m. to Brad and Leslie Yarhouse, Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 13 ozs. GIRL, Gregg, Lorraine and Emily Granger of Middleville announce the birth of their baby girl, Amanda Lorraine, bom July 22, 1991 at 8:08 a.m., weighing 8 lbs . 8 ozs., 20 inches long, bom at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. BOY, John Perry Carlson, bom July 30 at 5:48 p.m. at Butterworth Hospital, to Richard and Colleen Carlson, Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 11 ozs. BOY, Daniel Xavier Sherry, bom Wednes­ day. July 31 at 6:48 a.m. at St. Mary’s Ho»pital in Grand Rapids. Weighed 7 lbs., 10 ozs.., and 20 inches long. His parents are Julie VanTol and Michael Sherry of Grand Rapids. Grandparents are Tom and Chris Bigelow of Grand Rapids. Red and Anne VanTol of Grand Rapids and David and Linda Sherry of Hastings. GIRL, bom Aug. 11 at 2:10 a.m . to Steven and Sharon Elzinga, 6334 Thomapple Road, weighing 6 lbs., 8 ozs. Grandparents are Lorena Fedewa of Nashville, Robert and Micki of New York and Richard and Jan Bax­ ter of Kalamazoo. BOY, Matthew Jordan, born Aug. 11 at 8:14 p.m. to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth McGhee, Lan­ sing. weighing 7 lbs.. 8 ozs., 21 inches long. The proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Asher McGhee. Hastings and great­ grandmother Leona McGhee of Middleville. Ossenheimers to mark silver anniversary *Our on premises lab provides individual & efficient service. 'Free denture consultation & examination. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Ossenheimer Jr. will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with a dinner Sunday, Aug. 25, at the Middle Villa Inn. Their children, Lee and Christin Ossenheimer, and Carl and Mary Belson are serving as hosts for the celebration. Dale Ossenheimer and the former Merry Lee Belson were married Aug. 27, 1966, at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. Dale now is a rehabilitation counselor for the State Department of Education and Merry is a teacher in the Hastings Area School System. (616) 455-0810 *l.D. Himebaugh DDS •O.D. White DOS *G. Mancewicz DDS 2330 44th St., S.E. Grand Rapids Learn to Prepare Income Taxes H&R BLOCK Complete Preventative and Restorative Dentistry Accepting New Patients SKIN CANCER MOLES Laser Surgery ...is one of the most safe and effective means of removal. If you have a mole that you have been questioning, call the Born Clinic. They have 13 years of experience in LASER SURGERY. Remove skin growths before they become malignant. INCOME TAX TRAINING SCHOOL mIThFamily 'slip'll I increase your tax knowledge I obtain a new skill y ■ convenient times & locations For More Information Call: 945-5345 ...or... collect (616) 345-6731 WARTS : Practice i ’’ "". c» ; Preventive Health Care Clinic 2687 44th St. S.E. (Just east of Breton) • Grand Rapids, Mi. 4°508 (616) 455-3550 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 22, 1991 Legal Notices STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER TO ANSWER MORTGAGE SALE Default having been mode in the terms and con­ ditions of a certain mortgage mode by DAVID B HAMPER AND JULIA K. HARPER, husband and wife, to Great Lakes Bancorp, a Federal Savings Bank, organized under the Home Owners' Loan Act of 1933. of the United States of America, as amend­ ed. Mortgagee, dated the 1st day of November. 1988. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on the 7fh day of November. 1988. in Liber 474 of Barry County Records, at Page 806. on which mortage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and Interest, the sum of Thirty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred FortyThree and 18/100 ($38,843.18) Dollars, Plus an Escrow Deficit of Three Hundred Twenty-Two and 01/100 ($322.01) Dollars. Minus an Unapplied Credit of One Hundred Fifty and 82/100 ($150 82) Dollars. And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by sold mortgage or ony port thereof; Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice Is hereby given that on the 29th day of August. 1991 at two o'clock In the after­ noon. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the East entrance to the Barry County Cour­ thouse in the City of Hostings, Barry County. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof os may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the in­ terest thereon at ten and 500/1000 (10.500 %) per­ cent per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its In­ terest in the premises. Said premises are situated in the Township of Barry. County of Barry, State of Michigan and described as: Beginning at the Northwest Corner of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, said point lying In the center of the highway, thence east In center of the highway 187.5 feet, thence south 526 feet, for the ploce of beginning, thence south 29 deg 29' west 336.33 feet, thence east to a point south of the ploce of beginning, thence north to the beginning. Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan. Sidwell No.(s): 08-03-006-013-00. Subject to easements and restrictions of record. During the six (6) months Immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, if it is determined at the time of sale that the property Is abandoned, the redemption period will become one (1) month Dated at Ann Arbor, Michigan July 2, 1991. Great Lakes Bancorp, A Federal Savings Bank, Mortgagee Laura A. Cassell LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lakes Bancorp One Great Lakes Plaza P.O. Box 8600 Ann Arbor, Michigan 48107-8600 (313)769-8300 Her fella has ‘hot’ temper Hon. Richard M. Shuster File No. 91-380-CH RAYMOND J. NEILL and KATHLEEN NEILL. Plaintiffs. vs. CLARA I. VOSBURGH. LOUIS R. BARTHOLOMEW and EMILY D. BARTHOLOMEW and/or the UNKNOWN and/or UNDETERMINED HEIRS of DEFENDANTS BARTHOLOMEW and BERNARD R. SCHULTZ and GERTRUDE F. SCHULTZ. Defendants. Thomas W. Thorne (P21429) Attorney for Plaintiffs 425 S. Westnedge Kalamazoo. Michigan 49007 Bruce W. Gee (P23696) Attorney for Defendant Vosburgh At a session of said Court being held in the City and County of Hastings. Michigan, this 29th day of July. 1991. PRESENT: HONORABLE RICHARD M. SHUSTER. CIRCUIT JUDGE. On the 25th day of July, 1991, an action was filed by RAYMOND J. NEILL and KATHLEEN NEILL, Plain­ tiffs, ogainsl CLARA I. VOSBURGH. LOUIS R. BAR­ THOLOMEW. EMILY D. BARTHOLOMEW. BERNARD R. SHULTZ and GERTRUDE F. SHULTZ AND THEIR UNKNOWN HEIRS. DEVISEES. LEGATEES AND ASSIGNS. Defendants in this Court to quiet title to parcels of land situated in the Township of Barry. County of Barry and State of Michigan and more particularly described as follows, to-wit: Lot 46 of Codar Point Plats, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 51. Also parcels of land in the Nor­ thwest 1/4 of Section 12, Town 1 North, Ranpe 9 West. Described as: Commence 66 rods 10 feet North of the Southwest corner of said Northwest 1/4 of Section 12, thence East 4 rods, thence North 4'/> rods, thence West 4 rods,' thence South 4*/> rods to place of beginning. Also beginning at a point on the West line of said Section 12 which Iles 1099.00 feet No. th and North 87 degrees 51' East 82.50 feet from the West 1/4 post of said Section 12. thence due North 74.25 feet, thence due East 183.50 feet, thence due South 74.25 feet, thence due West 183.50 feet to place of beginning, excep­ ting the West 16.50 feet of last above description for rood purposes. Barry Township. Barry County. Michigan. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendants LOUIS R. BARTHOLOMEW and EMILY D. BARTHOLOMEW. AND THEIR KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS. DEVISEES. LEGATEES AND ASSIGNS shall answer or take such other action as may be permitted by law at the Circuit Court for Barry County, Michigan on or before the 23rd day of September. 1991. Failure to comply with this Order will result in a Judgment by Default against Defendants Bar­ tholomew their heirs, devisees, legatees and assigns, for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in this Court. PATRICK A. MCCAULEY CIRCUIT JUDGE (8/22) <®/22) Ann Landers Favorite columns repeated here Dear Readers: I am on vacation, but I have left behind some of my favorite columns that you may have missed the first time around. 1 hope you enjoy them. — Ann Landers Makes will!! Dear Ann Landers: That letter from the gal whose sisters, aunts and cousins descend­ ed on her mother’s house like a pack of vultures and picked the place clean hit very close to home. The writer signed herself "Can’t Stand Grabbers.” Well, 1 hope your advice, "Make a will,” was heeded by all those nice people out there who just assume their belongings will go to the people they want to have them. When my husband’s darling mother died, his sister arrived first. She was grief-stricken. For about 15 minutes. Then she pulled herself together and went through the house like a streak of lightning. When I walked into the bedroom to use the phone, I saw drawers open and boxes strewn everywhere. The place looked as if it had been burglarized. I couldn't believe it. When “Sis” left, she had all the jewelry, silver and every piece of art worth owning. She also had her name taped on the best pieces of furniture. "I’ll send you some of Mother’s nice things," Sis promised as she left. After the funeral, I received a dozen plastic hangers, ajar of cotton balls, some old clothes and a moth-eaten fur piece. My husband adored his mother, and so did our children. They don’t have one thing worth keeping. Of course she never had a will — and she’d turn over in her grave if she knew what has happened. — Heartsick in Boston. Dear Heartsick: Your letter says it far better than I could, but I’ll make another attempt. Make a will. It’s the only way to be sure your money and personal belongings will go to those you went to have them. Otherwise "The Grabbers" will move in fast. Also, the attorney in charge of the estate should make certain nothing is removed from the house of the deceased until the will has been read. Mother-In-law interferes Dear Ann Landers: My mother-in-law, for the third time this year, is coming to visit for two weeks. I could put up with her if she’d just be a guest. But the minute she arrives she begins to clean the house, rearrange the fur­ niture and make suggestions on how to im­ prove the place. ("Your kitchen needs new curtains. The bathroom couid use a coat of paint.") Every sentence starts with, "Why don’t you..." '• Now she has started to interfer with the way I feed and dress our child. "He’s now getting enough roughage. He needs vitamins. His room is too hot. His play clothes are tacky." I find myself gettng nervous before each visit. By the time she leaves, I’m on tran­ quilizers and my husband ahd I aren’t speak­ ing. He says, "She’s just trying to help.” Get the picture? Sign me — Berserk. BANQUET HALL Beautiful Lakeside setting for wedding recep­ tions, reunions, meetings, picnics. • VAULTED CEILINGS • FIELDSTONE FIREPLACE • REASONABLE RATES • ALL NEW TABLES • SEPARATE OPEN PAVILION FOR PICNICS For Reservations call... 948-8358 2403 Old Iroquois Trail, Hastings, Ml NOTICE for FREE & REDUCED PRICED MEALS HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM today announced Its policy for free and reduced-priced meals for children unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch, School Breakfast or Com­ modity School Programs. The following household size and Income criteria will be used for determining eligibility. TOTAL FAMILY SIZE B. SCALE FOR REDUCED PRICE MEALS A. SCALE FOR FREE MEALS OR FREE MILK YEAR MONTH WEEK YEAR MONTH WEEK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8,606 11,544 14,482 17,420 20,358 23,296 26,234 .T9.172 718 962 1,207 1,452 1,697 1,942 2,187 2,431 166 222 279 335 392 448 505 561 12,247 16,428 20,609 24,790 28,971 22,152 37,333 41,514 1,021 1,369 1,718 2,066 2,415 2,763 3,112 3,460 236 316 397 477 558 638 718 798 Each additional family member + 2,938 + 245 + 57 + 4,181 + 349 + 81 Children from households whose income is at or below the levels shown are eligible for free and reducedprice meals or free milk. Application forms are being sent to all homes with a letter to parents or guardians. To apply for free or reduced-price meals, households should fill out the form and return it to the school. Additional copies of the application form are available at the principal's office in each school. NON FOOD STAMP HOUSEHOLDS: An application which does not contain all of the following information cannot be processed by the school: (1) monthly source of income received by each household member (such as wages, child support, etc.); (2) names of all household members; (3) social security number of adult household member who signs the application; and (4) the signature of an adult household member. FOOD STAMP/AFDC HOUSEHOLDS: If you currently 'eceive Food Stamps or "Aid to Families with Depen­ dent Children" (AFDC) for your child, you only have to list your child's name and Food Stamp or AFDC case number, and sign the application. The information provided by the household is confidential and will be used only for the purpose of deter­ mining eligibility and verifying data. Appficaiiuns may be verified by the school or other officials at any time during the school year. If children are approved for free or reduced-price meal or free milk benefits, the household must report to the school increases in household ncome over $50 per month ($600 per year) and decreases in household size. Households may apply for benefits at any time during the school year. If a household is not currently eligi­ ble but has a decrease in household income, an increase in household size or if a household member becomes unemployed, the household should fill out an application at that time. In most cases foster children are eligible for these benefits regardless of the household's income. If a household has foster children living with them and they wish to apply for free or reduced-price meals or milk for them, the household should contact lhe school for more information. Under the provisions of the policy Nelson Allen, Business Manager will review applications and determine eligibility. Parents or guardians dissatisfied with the ruling of the official may wish to discuss the decision with the determining official on an informal basis. The household also has th? right to a fair hearino. This can be done by calling or writing the following official: Carl A. Schoessel, 232 W. Grand St . Hastings Ml 948-4400. Each school and the Administ'ation office. 232 W. Grand St., Hastings. Ml 49058 have a copy of the complete policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party. In the operation of the child feeding programs no child will be discriminated against on the basis of race, co'or, national origin, age, sex, or handicap. If any member of a household believes they have been discriminated against, they should write immediately to the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington. DC. 20250. Dear B.: One thing is certain — you will never change your mother-in-law, but you can change a few other things. First: the frequency of her visits. Ask your doctor to inform your husband that his mother's visits are too taxing and should be cut to twice a year. Second: When your mother-in-law makes suggestions, smile and say, "You’re probaby right. I’ll think about it.” Then develop amnesia. Third: If she wants to clean your house and rearrange the furniture — let her. Maybe she’ll get a hernia. Father wants to turn in girl Dear Ann Landers: I’m 35 years old and just gave birth to my second child, a boy. My husband was so crazy to have a son he couldn't see straight. Our little girl is now 4. She is hyperactive and very difficult. She pinches, hits and bites people. This has been going on for two years and 1 can’t seem to stop her. Now my husband wants to put the girl up for adoption because he’s afraid the boy might pick up her bad habits. We’ve had some bat­ tles over this because I don’t think it’s the right thing to do. V/ill you please try to get through to the nut? I’ve never heard of a father wanting to do such a thing. — Mother of Prince Philip II. Dear Mother: Tell your lunatic husband that children aren’t waffles. You don’t throw out the first one because it doesn’t turn out the way you’d like. Your daughter needs special attention. Some hyperactive children have emotional problems that can be resolved by tutoring. Others have a chemical imbalance that can be regulated by medication. Take her to the nearest university hospital for evaluation. But be careful. Too many kids arc turned into lit­ tle junkies because it’s easier to medicate them than spend the time required to make them feel loved. Dear Ann Landers: I’m engaged to a fine guy who has a hot temper. He has a habit of hitting or kicking things when he gets angry. Last week when his baseball team lost, he socked th*, wall and sprained his wrist. Today a mo’c i cut him off and he knocked his knee on * . dashboard and it bled. What’s his problem? Any advice? — Love Him. Dear Love: That "fine guy” is grossly im­ mature. He handles frustration like a pre­ adolescent. My advice to him is to get some counseling and learn how to deal with anger. My advice to you is to stay out of his way until he grows up. Niece is steeling money Dear Ann Landers: My 12-year-old niece comes from a well-to-do family. "Ella" has everything money can buy, and her parents are very generous with her. She is a studious young person, always makes fine grades, and has never been in any trouble. ..This child enjoys coming to my home to visit, and I like having her. But within the last four months I have proof that she has stolen at least $50 from my purse. The first time it was a $20 bill, the second was two $10 bills and just yesterday she took $10. Do I ha’re t'le right to deal with her without telling her parents? Does Ella steal in order to buy expensive gifts to impress people? Please help me. I am — Terribly Disturbed. Dear T.D.: A 12-year-old who steals is try­ ing to compensate for something she feels she is being cheated of — usually love. Tell Ella you know what she has done. Be sympathetic. Suggest that she ask her parents to get her into therapy. She doesn’t need to tell them about the stealing. She could just say she is depressed and wants to talk to someone about her feelings of inadequacy. You’d be doing the child a tremendous favor by handl­ ing the problem in this manner. Good luck. What can you give the person who has everything? Ann Landers’ new booklet, "Gems, ” is ideal for a nightstand or coffee table. "Gems” is a collection of Ann Landers' most requested poems and essays. Send a self-addresed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $4.85 (this includes postage and handling) to: Gems, do Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $5.87.) COPYRIGHT 1991 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE, INC. County Historical Society ending collector series By Mike Hook For ten years, it has been a tradition for the Barry County Historical Society to issue a new collector’s plate depicting some historical building or site, in Barry County, and sell them at the Hastings Summerfest. This year, however, will be the first time, that the society will not be offering a new plate, when they set up their table at Sum­ merfest, for the Friday and Saturay event. “It’s not that we ran out of ideas,” says co­ chairperson, Diana Phillips, of the society's* plate committee. “But, when this plate series was first started, in 1981, it was decided to limit the number of plates, to a certain number of years. This would make the collector’s plates more valuable in years to come," she said. Spearheading the plate sales each year, along with Phillips, has been co-chairperson, Agnes Smith, and other members from the Barry County Historical Society. Each year, the plate committee would select a subject to be etched on a white china plate, and sell them as a fundraising project. The first plate, in 1981, featured the historic Barry County Courthouse, with the Daniel Striker Memorial Fountain. The plate sold-out in the first year. In 1982, the second plate issued, was of the original 1896 Hastings City Hall, and fire bam, with the County Civil War Soldier’s Monument, at the intersection of Broadway and State street, in Hastings, before the monu­ ment was moved at the request of the Michigan State Highway Department, in 1963, and relocated at the entrance to Tyden Park. "A lot of people today, still wish the two were in the downtown area," says Phillips. "Of course, the first station stood on what is the site, of today’s National Bank of Hastings, but, we still have the monument to enjoy." A memorable bent oak tree, nicknamed, “The Wishing Tree,’ was issued as the third plate, in 1983. It stood north of Wall Lake, near today’s, Delton Moose Lodge, and hung over highway M-43. It was removed, in 1945, due to a rotten trunk. The legend, about the old tree was, "if you stood underneath it, and made a wish, it would come true." In observance of Middleville’s 1984 ses­ quicentennial, the historical society selected as its fourth plate, in 1984, the former [HELPWANTED Cooks, Waitresses and Bartenders Nights and Weekends • Flexible Hours Call or come in between 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday Bill’s Sport’s Pub at Lakeview Lanes Lake Odessa • 374-4881 Thomas French flour mill, which was built in 1849, in Middleville, and stood as a land­ mark. until it was razed, in 1981. When the Hastings Mutual Insurance Com­ pany celebrated its 100th anniversary, in i985, the society issued as its fifth plate, a picture of the company’s first home office building, which stood on the comer of Jeffer­ son and Center streets, in Hastings. Today, the building can be seen at Historic Charlton Park. In 1986, the historical society issued its sixth plate, when the Hastings City Bank celebrated its 100th anniversary, and featured the bank, when it stood on the comer of State and Jefferson streets. Woodland was not overlooked, in 1987, when the village held its sesquicentennial. The historical society featured the 1867 Woodland Township Hall, as the seventh plate. In 1988, Historic Bowens Mills, built in 1864, became the eighth plate to be issued. Still, today it is operating, in Yankee Springs Township, as a landmark to the flour and cidermaking industries of days gone by. No plate collection could be complete, without paying tribute to the one-room school hous<: that used to dot the county. The one-room North Pine Lake School, also known as the Brown School, built in 1873, was the society's ninth plate, released in 1989. Originally built in Prairieville Township, the building was moved in 1963, and today, it can be toured at the Bernard Museum in Delton. The final and tenth plate, from 1990. paid tribute to the county’s railroads. The former Hastings depot, of the Chicago, Kalamazoo, and Saginaw Railroad, which was built in 1887, and stood, until 1985, at the comer of Green and Boltwood streets, in Hastings, brought back many memories of the little railroad, which some people remember by its nickname of "The Cuss, Kick, and Swear" Railroad. The plate collection was issued in two sizes. A large plate was trimmed with gold on the rim, while the small size was left plain. A very limited supply remains of each size, except the Bowens Mills plate which is soldout in both, and the Brown School, which is only available in the small. "The historical society is hoping to close­ out our remaining plates," says Phillips. "We are encouraging people, who have not com­ pleted their set, to do so, before it’s too late. Once the plates are gone, there will be no more." The Barry County Historical Society will be selling one large plate for $10 or three plates for $25. One small plate will sell for $7 and three small plates. $17. In 1986, the society re-ordered a small amount of the County Courthouse, in both sizes. With the rededication, and the interest in the historic landmark this year, this supply is expected to sell-out again. While the historical society will be moving on to other fundraising projects, to raise money in their preservation of county land­ marks. they don't look at this, as a good thing coming to an end. "The history that was preserved on each of the ten collector’s, plate, will continue on for years to come.” says Phillips. "As for future generations, they will look and learn from them, and appreciate the past." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 22, 1991 — Page 9 From Time to Time... By Esther Walton New Idea Club had a rich history By Guest Writer Joyce F. Weinbrecht A novel by Helen Hooven Santmyer, published in 1982. **... And the Ladies of the Club,” is the story of a women's club in Waynesboro. Ohio, which spanned the years from 1868 through 1932. The novel traces the lives of the members over the years, and the club could only have 12 active members at any one time. Hastings once had its very own "Ladies of the Club." It was organized on Nov. 16, 1925. and meetings continued until 1980. Ida Fitzsimmons McCoy visited with relatives in Ohio and saw such a club in opera­ tion. She returned to Hastings and organized "The New Idea Club." Charter members were Ida F. McCoy, Cora Boyes, Agnes Sage and Ella Wolfe. By­ laws were written and officers chosen. The first president was Ida F. McCoy and the first secretary-treasurer was Cora Lee Boyes. Ida Fitzsimmons McCoy, wife of Archie McCoy, a prominent Hastings businessman, was a talented musician and made a signifi­ cant impact on the musical culture of the city of Hastings. She had studied five years at the Chicago. College of Music, graduating in 1890. She also attended and graduated from the New School of Methods in Chicago in 1898 and from the Thomas Normal Training School of Detroit in 1903. After she came to Hastings, she conducted a school of musical and dramatic art. The school was organized in 1897 and was called the "Hastings Music Club.” She was respon­ sible for getting music classes into the cur­ riculum of Hastings City Schools. She taught music to many individual students in Barry County. She had an impor­ tant impact on the lives of the people of Hastings in her own right, as well as in her role of the wife of Archie McCoy. The New Idea Club was organized to serve the community. Membership could only in­ clude 12 active members at any one time. For a new member to be added to the roster an old member had to move away from the area, become physically impaired or pass away. There were three categories of member­ ship: Active, Honorary and In Memory. After 1958, another category was added, Medical Facility. Virginia Willison Stevens remembered that she was invited to join in place of her mother, Myrtle Willison. The club motto was "Do Good Cteeds” and they did just that. Ida F. McCoy In a recent interview with Margret Barnett, who with a twinkle in her eyes, told about learning to sew carpet rags, which she-had never done before. She remembered sewing miles and miles and miles of carpet rags by hand. The rolls of carpet rags were then sent to be woven into rugs, which were sold at the club’s annual auction, along with other hand­ made crafts and bake goods to raise money fcr their projects. Minnie Silsbee made and donated a quilt each year to be sold at the auc­ tion, which was often held at the home of Myrtle Willison, 206 W. Green St. The club met at the homes of members for social events and work sessions. No gossip was allowed. Margret said Ms. McCoy was very strict about the no gossip rule and would put a stop to it immediately. Gladys Yarger emphatically confirmed this memory, rhe rule was spelled out in the by-laws of the club: “The ideals of the New Idea club stand for a benefit to its members and the community, abounding in cheer, true friendship and equality with purity of mind and thought, thus eliminating gossip, vulgarity, envy and strife. "The ideals and object of the New Idea Club are ever to be kept high, and while hilarity, innocent fun and freedom, a real relaxation from everyday cares is an object, yet it is required that we keep our minds, thoughts and lips clean, that our high ideals may be fulfilled — thus carrying out the high standards, which are the true goals of pure womanhood." Gladys Yarger recalled the White Elephant auctions frequently held at regular meetings throughout the year to earn extra money and they resulted in a change of knick knacks for the members. She told about a time in the later years (1950s) when each club member was to earn some money with individual projects. Cressie Stedge earned the most by baking and selling homemade bread. The money earned by the projects was used to help with community projects and to aid various organizations and individuals in need of help. Each Christmas they selected a needy family and gave them "Christmas in a Basket." Some of their projects included furnishing the kitchen at Pennock Hospital and the Ida F Members of the New Idea Club, (from left) Ida F. McCoy, Dorothy Sumner, Emma Evans, 1939. McCoy room at the hospital. They hemmed towels and pillowcases for the Thomapple Valley Home (currently Thomapple Manor) and furnished one of the day rooms at the cost of $1,000. They made many donations to the Retarded Children’s Fund and to the Retarded Children’s School, including $25 toward a new piano for the school. The Red Cross and Red Feather groups received donations to aid their work. The Rotary Foundation was given gifts of money to be used in their scholarship project. The Hastings Public Library was remembered, as well as the Helping Hand Organization. The members of club made many, many baiJages for the American Cancer Society for distribution to their pa­ tients. Along with other sewing projects the club took on mending tasks for the residents at Thomapple Valley Home (Thornapple Manor) and did this task for many years. They held a style show for the benefit of the Retard­ ed Children’s Fund. They gave aid to many individuals over the years. One example of this was polio victim Lawson Craven. The club sent him money with which to buy much needed crutches and other medical supplies over a period of a cou­ ple of years. He wrote r them thanking them and telling them that h tow was able to get along all right and wanted them to help another person in need. The funds of the New Idea Club were handled very carefully. In the early days, ex­ cept for a small operating fund, the money was invested in government bonds. These were cashed in to take care of the expenses of their larger projects. In I960 they decided to change their manner of investment and deposited their money in an interest-earning account with Hastings Savings and Loan. In 1943 the club developed its own song. The words were as follows: Club Song Our Club — oh! how we love it, we love it, we love it. Our Club — oh! how we love it forfriendly are we. For the good we can do, for the friendship we share Oh, dear Club, our New Idea, most loyal we’ll be. February 7, 1943 Teas, luncheons and dinners were held in each other’s homes for fellowship. Their minutes reflected the good times and good food they enjoyed together. Food was most important. Various members had dishes that were their specialties. Detailed descriptions of these dishes were part of the minutes of the meetings. In later years, as the group grew smaller, they often went out for meals. Virtues of local resturants in the area became part of the minutes. In the minutes of Dec. 18, 1973, Secretary Margret Barnett recorded “...This is a most unusual story of three members of the New Idea Club who did something little out of the ordinary, and I don’t believe Ida (McCoy) would approve. With only three of us, we decided we didn’t care to get a meal, so we went to Middleville Elotel and had our Christmas dinner in the bar. We really had a good meal of swiss steax, com, rolls and a very good salad." These three members were Margret Barnett, Flossie Hinman and Dorothy Tudor. Description of table decorations and table setting- were described in detail, as well as descriptions of how the homes were decorated for the holidays and meetings were given. The weather also received its share of com­ ments in the minutes also Descriptions of snow storms, none so baa as to cancel the meeting, hot June days, rainy days, and pretty spring days flowed through the minutes, regardless of whi 'h secretary was recording. The minutes for Feb. 20, 1962, recorded by Margret Barnett told about John Glenn’s space flight. The club gathered in front of the television set to watch as he circled the globe three times on the day. She writes, "... the minutes were not read nor a treasurer’s report given... The cancer pads went unfolded — no plans were made for the next meeting. This was a day to remember, and as I write these notes. I wonder if in the years to come, when others read this, if they will smile to themselves and say. ’That wasn’t so much,’ as we do now over the Orville Wright flights. The minutes of June 20. 1967. stated ”... a short business meeting was held without minutes of the previous meeting, as they were carried away in the car by the secretary's daughter. (The secretary was Dorothy Sumner, the daughter Suzanne Blemler.) The club didn’t meet in July and August as the members were involved with their families when school was not tn session. We note this from the dues payment records. Dues were $1 for several years, dropping to 50 cents during the Great Depression years, then again raising to $1 as economy im­ proved. The dues appeared to have been due on the birthday of each member. They also had a flower fund, which was used to honor birthdays, anniversaries and family deaths. The New Idea Club celebrated its silver an­ niversary on Nov. 16, 1950, with an accoun­ ting of its many achievements. Ida Fitzsimmons McCoy died on Aug. 22, 1951, having enjoyed seeing the club prosper for 25 years. (The marker on her grave at Riverside Cemetery is very unusual. It is a meteorite which sat in her yard over the years and then was placed on her grave to mark it.) For the 50<h anniversary on November 1975, minutes from the past meetings were read and memories revived about past members and past deeds. The club served several purposes during its 55 years of existence. It gave its members an opportunity to serve the community in unique and special ways. It gave the members a sup­ port group where each was recognized for their own special talents. It allowed them to demonstrate skills they already had and to le-m new skills. It was an opportunity to show others their most prized possessions in a safe environment. As secretary Dorothy Sumner wrote in the minutes of April 16, 1974, "... we marvel at the projects accomplished by the four members in the beginning, growing to 12 membes who were active for many years. Rags were sewn at meetings to be made into rugs to sell to raise funds at various auctions for the hospital projects. Birthdays were always celebrated with the honored guest receiving a gift from the club. Births and deaths were noted, holiday times observed. As your secretary reflects, it seems this has been a club with love and respect for each other, and may we carry on as long as possible.” Membership in the New Idea club over the years included: Ida F. McCoy, Cora L. Boyes, Agnes Sage, Ella Wolfe, Ella Johnson, Catherine Thompson, Julia McLaughlin, Mary McCreery Willson, Mary I. Crookston, Lena Norris, Alice Olney, Sadie Palmer Brower, Ina Ritchie, Mabel Roush, Dorothy Sumner, Minnie Silsbee, Dorothy Tudor, Myrtle Willison, Maude Smith Cole, Emma Evans, Alma Fingleton, I nana Townsend, Minnie Phillips Ballou, Stella Dibble, Martha Gies, Gladys Radford Yarger, Margret Barnett, Flossie Hinman. Mabel Hathaway, Cressie Stedge, Ida Lake and Virginia Stevens. The members did seem to care about each other and to look after each other. This caring was recorded over and over in the club minutes. The last minutes we have were written in January 1980. Dorothy Sumner was secretary. The meeting wasa held at the Tick Tock Restaurant in Hastings at lunch time. Recorded as attending this last meeting were Margaret Barnett, Dorothy Sumner, Dorothy Tudor and Virginia Stevens. Today (1991), there are four members still living. Margret Barnett. Dorothy Sumner, Gladys Yarger and Virginia Stevens. The work of the New Idea Club has gone down in history. Their contributions to the community will be long remembered and appreciated. Sources: New Idea Club minutes, inter­ views with Marg arc' Barnett, Gladys Yarger and Virginia Stevens; The Hastings Banner July 18, 1940, Dec. 16, 1942, Nov. 2, 1944, Nov. 16, 1950, and May 1, 1958. Lakewood Area Choral Society to sing at WMU The Lakewood Area Choral Society will be performing the patriotic celebration of "Liberty" on the campus of Western Michigan University in Miller Auditorium. Oct. 13 at 3 p.m. The performance will be enhanced by a multi-media, musical celebration of freedom with three screens, rear-view projection from nine stacked projectors including movie/music synch tone co-ordination con­ taining over 2,000 images. Anyone wishing to know more about how and why “Liberty” was written, please plan to attend our Aug. 26th rehearsal. Phil Brower, author of “Liberty” will be joining us. Brower will also be providing the narration for our performance. Anyone who sang in the 1987 performance of “Liberty" is invited to sing with the choral society once again. Rehearsal dates are Aug. 26, Sept. 9, 23, 30 and Oct. 7. Rehearsals begin at 6:30 p.m. For further information call Ron Miller at 948-9164 in Hastings or Mary Sutton 374-7232 in Lake Odessa. Directors exchange visits Charlton Park Director Diane Smith (left) and Battle Creek Historical Society Director Diane Beckley both appeared at last week’s Charlton Park Board meeting to complete an exchange between the two organizations. The directors traded places for a day Aug. 7 and they agreed to attend each other's board meetings. The exchange was a first-time event and may be done in the future on an annual basis. Legal Notices State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry CLAIMS NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE ■inoepefxjofn —■------- -»- » rrooare File No. 91-20622-IE Estcfe of WAYNE C. MARTENS. DECEASED. Social Security No. 381-28-8765. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest In the estate may be barrod or af­ fected by tho following: The decedent, whose last known address was 96 Sundago Park, Hastings. Michigan 49058 died Juno 2.1 991. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barrod unless presented to the co-independent personal representative. Janalynn Martens. 111-1/2 E. Washington, Grand Ledge, Michigan 48837, or to both tho co-indopendent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court, Hastings. Michigan 49058, within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will bo thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. Janalynn Martons, Co-Independent Personal Representative 111-1/2 E. Washington St. Grand Lodge. Ml 48837 (517) 627-6453 Renee J. Martons, Co-Independent Personal Representative 634 N. Fairview Lansing, Ml 48912 (517)485-3742 (8/22) HASTINOSrCHARTCR TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting ’) August 12. 1991 — 7:00 p.m. Present wore seven board members, County Comm. Mike Smith, Charles Nystrom, two residents, two citizens and deputy dork. Nystrom from E-911 gave presentation. Contributed $175 to Thomas for National Association of Towns and Townships Annual Educational Conference expense. Rood and accepted various correspondence. Replacement P.A. 116 agreement on Da I man property. Paid outstanding bills. Adjourned 8:45 p.m. Juanita A. Slocum, Clerk Attested by: Richard E. Thomas, Supervisor (8/22) Default having been mode in the conditions of a certain mortgage made July 6. 1984, by Leo C. Quick and Joyce N. Quick a/k/a/ Joyce N. Endsley (now deceased), as mortgagor(s). to the United States of America, as mortgagee, and recorded on July 6, 1984, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, in Liber 260 of mor­ tgages on pages 38-41; On whicn mortgage there is claimed to be due ond unpaid at the date of ths Notice Fifty-one Thousand Four Hundred Five ond 95/100 Dollars ($51,405.95) principal and Twenty-eight Thousand Two and 40/100 Dollars ($28,002.40) interest: No suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt or any part of the debt secured by said mortgage, and the power of sale contained in said mortgage having become operative by reason of such default; NOW. THEREFORE. Notice is Hereby Given that on September 19. 1991 at 10:00 o'clock in the fore­ noon at the East Door of Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, that being the place for holding the Cir­ cuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be of­ fered for sale and sola to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said mortgage, together with the legal costs ond charges of sale provided by law and in said mortgage, the lands and premises in said mortgage mentioned and described, as follows, to wit: The South 50 feel of Lots 36 and 37 and the North 32 feet of vacated Lincoln Street of Kelly's Addition fl, according ta the recorded Plat thereof, os recorded in Uber 3 of Plats on Page 94. Section 8. Town 3 North, Range 8 West. Hastings Township. Ci ty, qf "Re sj) gfts. r ou nty ich> g□n The redemption'pehpd will & one month from the foreclosure sale. Property may be redeemed by paying the amount of the bid at the foreclosure sale plus interest ond any upaid emcumbrances on the property from dote of sale. For additional in­ formation, contact UNITED STATES OF AMERICA acting through Formers Home Administration, 535 W. Woodlawn. Ave., Hastings. Ml 49058, mortgagee. Dated: August 8. 1991 (8/29) Buckle Up LAST DAY Of REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM BARRY AND CALHOUN COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the Board of Education of Hastings Area School System, Barry and Calhoun Counties, Michigan, has calied a special election io be held in the school district on Monday, September 23, 1991. TAKE NOTICE that the following propositions will be submitted at the special election: ________ I. BONDING PROPOSITION Shall Hastings Area School System, Barry and Calhoun Counties, Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Thirteen Million Three Hundred Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($13,315,000) and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds therefor, for the purpose of erecting, furnishing and equipping additions to, partially remodeling and partially reequipping existing school faculties; erecting, furnishing and equipping a new elementary school, together with the necessary playground; acquiring additional land; and developing and Improving sites? II. MILLAGE PROPOSITION Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Hastings Area School System, Barry and Calhoun Counties, Michigan, be increased by up to .8857 mill ($0.8857 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation for a period of 3 years, 1993,1994 and 1995, to provide additional funds to be used towards operating and maintaining the new school facilities? III. MILLAGE PROPOSITION FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF SCHOOL FACILITIES Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Hastings Area School System, Barry and Calhoun Counties, Michigan, be increased by .5 mill ($0.50 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation for a period of 4 years, 1992 to 1995, inclusive, to provide additional operating funds to be used for maintenance and repair of school facilities? IV. BONDING PROPOSITION — SWIMMING POOL Barry County Marriage Licenses Joseph G. Latzel, Jr., Shelbyville and Mis­ ty Gaye Rogers, Shelbyville. Daniel Raymond Hayse, Nashville and Miranda Marie Gillons, Nashville. Richard Nick Oatmen, Wayland and Kelly Lynn Fitzgerald, Wayland. John Paul Fechner. Hastings and Cynthia Ann Orr, Hastings. Jeffrey Jay King, Plainwell and April Loraine Etherton, Plainwell. Robert Ca.l Pickard. Middleville and Pamela Jean Roempka, Middleville. Earl Howard Craven. Hastings and Stephanie Ann Langer, Hastings. Shall Hastings Area School System, Barry and Calhoun Counties, Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Four Million Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($4,035,000) and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds therefor, for the purpose of erecting, furnishing and equipping a swimming pool as an addition to the High School; znd developing and improving the site? V. MILLAGE PROPOSITION — SWIMMING POOL Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all properly in Hastings Area School System, Barry and Calhoun Counties, Michigan, be increased by up to .568 mill ($0,568 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation for a period of 3 years. 1993,1994 and 1995, to provide additional funds to be used towards operating and maintaining the new swimming pool? THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER WITH THE APPROPRIATE CITY OR TOWNSHIP CLERKS, IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE SPECIAL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1991, IS MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 1991. PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 1991, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION. Persons planning to register with the respective city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerks' offices are open for registration. This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education of Hastings Area School System, Barry and Calhoun Counties, Michigan. Patricia L Endsley Secretary, Board of Education �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 22, 1991 Sport events abound Summerfest weekend 10K, 5K, Fun Run and Fitness Walk Runners and walkers of all ages will find a race suited to their particular taste and stamina level at this year’s Summerfest. Events will include a TAC-certified 10 kilometer run, a 5k run, the High on Yourself Fun Run and a fitness walk. The 10 and 5k runs will begin at 8:30 p.m. at the comer of Clinton and Church. A year ago, 280 runners participated in the events, the majority in the 5k run. The run, in it's 14th year, will be held on the same course as last year. Race organizer John Warren said that another good turnout is expected. "It is one of the oldest races in the state," he said. "One reason it is so popular is that we give out lots of awards, more than any other area race that I’m aware of." Warren also said that the Summerfest run is one of the few races to award a plaque to the winner of the Senior Masters division, for runners 60 and over. The Senior Masters is one of 12 age groups. Warren said that the senior plaque is the equivalent of the overall winner’s award. Another unique award is the "middle of the pack" award, given to the man and woman finishing in the exact numerical middle of the field. Approximately 200 medals will be presented at the awards ceremony at 10 ant in the middle school gym. Registration is set for 7 a.m. Saturday at the gym. All materials may be picked up at that time. Fee for late entry (beyond Aug. 17) is $6 or $12 with a 100% cotion pre-shrunk tee shirt. The fun run, sponsored by the Barry County Substance Abuse Council, and the fitness walk, sposored by the Barry County Unit of the American Cancer Society, each start at 9:30 a.m. There is no fee for either event. 3-on-3 hoop tourney It isn't quite the Gus Macker tournament But the Summerfest 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament still draws some of the area's finest hoopsters for a little friendly competition. This year’s tournament was moved to Fish Hatchery Park from it's previous location on the streets of Hastings. Organizer David Williams said he put a cap on the number of teams (40) in order to ensure the tournament doesn't grow to Macker proportions. "We had 45 teams last year, and it was tough enough to find enough volunteers to run the tournament," Williams said. "We should get a good turnout Teams come from all over to play. It's really a good time." The tournament will begin at 8 a.m. Play is double elimination and will continue until a champion is crowned. Williams said a group of brothers from Nashville won the tourney a year ago and will be back to defend their title. "The quality of play is pretty good, " he added. 'Fortunately we've only had one accident (a turned ankle) and a few little flare-ups. There will be some good players again this year." The tournament is sponsored by the Hastings Athletic Boosters. Williams said that all proceeds will go back to the students. Sports Horseshoe tournament Saturday morning horseshoe enthusiasts of all ages and abilities will give it their best shot in the third annual Summerfest Horseshoe Tournament. Last year, 18 competitors were divided into three divisions, based on total score during qualifying rounds. Event organizer Pete Tossava said he expects a similar turnout in 1991. "We encourage everyone to participate, as long as they can throw the shoe at least 40 feet," Tossava said. "We did have a couple of women in the tournament last year." He encourages people of all skill levels to participate, as the divisions are flighted by ability. Contestants may qualify between 8 and 11 a.m. Saturday morning at Fish Hatchery Park. During qualifying rounds, each participant throws 30 shoes. Divisions are then formed based on total score. In the actual tournament, competitors recieve 20 tosses. Prize money will be awarded to the top three finishers in each division. Six soccer games set for Saturday Soccer players from around the area will converge on Fish Hatchery Park Saturday and Sunday afternoons for six games in the Summerfest youth soccer program. It will be the third year soccer will be part of the festival. Saturday will feature fifth and sixth graders from Paw Paw, Gull Lake and the Hastings area. Paw Paw will meet Hastings in the opener at 1:30 p.m., Gull Lake will tangle with Paw Paw at 3 p.m., and Hastings will play Gull Lake at 4:30. Sunday seventh and eighth graders take the field. Hastings will play Gull Lake in the f.rst game, followed by a contest 25,62 and 100 mile bike tours The Skinny The countryside of Barry County will come alive with nearly 400 bicyclers Saturday when the Thomapple Biker's Tour is held. Fran Johnson, president of the Thomapple Bike Club, which is sponsoring the event for the 11th year, stressed that the event is not a race, but a tour. "The only competition will be people just trying to reach a personal goal," she said. "They will try to see if they can finish in three hours or two hours. That will be the only competition." In 1990, 362 people from all over Michigan, as well as Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio. The tour will be divided into three seperate courses, measuring 25, 62 and 100 miles. Participants in the 25 and 62-mile tours may leave the starting point, which is at Hastings High School, any time before 10:30 a.m. Riders on the 100-mile tour must leave by 8 a.m. In addition to a new course, this year’s riders will take a lunch stop at the Freeport pavillion, instead of Gun Lake. They will also have the privalege of showering at Hastings High School upon their return. by Todd Tubergen News: The U of M football team is ranked second behind Florida State in the pre-season rankings. Views: Once again, the folks in Maize and Blue are are faced with the burden of living up to lofty pre-season expectations. Could this be the year when sportswriters and coaches around the nation are singing "Hail to the Victors" on January 2? The guess here is that such an occurrence is a distinct possibility, although the Wolverines' schedule is just short of murderous over the first half of the season. After the opener at Boston College, Notre Dame and the top-ranked Seminoles come to Ann Arbor. Then the Big 10 season opens with Iowa and Michigan State. If Michigan should win the league title and somehow get out of that stretch with no worse than a 4-1 record, the possibility of a national title becomes even more real, particularly if a highly-touted Washington team reaches Pasadena at 11 Oor 10-1. It would be nice to see a Rose Bowl with more at stake than a top-ten ranking. News: James Edwards trys to block a trade between the Pistons, L.A. Clippers and Denver Nuggets by refusing to report for a physical and threatening to take his fade-away jumper to Italy. Views: I can't really blame Buddha for nixing the Clippers, much the same way Danny Ferry did when coming out of Duke. The Los Angeles Sports Arena seems to breed losers. Edwards is a one-dimensional player, strictly an offensive option. But let's face it He isn't getting any better or younger. He squabbled about his contract all season long, and he failed to back it up on the court. At 7-1, he averaged less than five rebounds per game and was too often foul-prone. The addition of Orlando Woolridge will give the Pistons what they need, and that is a big, active player who can score. He was among the NBA leaders in scoring before being injured in mid-season, albeit in Denver’s helter-skelter attack. What will be interesting now is what happens to John Salley. If the Pistons can somehow keep him without exceeding the salary cap and locate a productive William Bedford, they will have the fresh legs up front to challenge Chicago in the Central Division. SOFTBALL RESULTS: Hastings Mens Slo Pitch Standings Black Division W-L Larry Poll Realty....................................... 15-2 Sniders........................................................13-3 County Classics........................................ 12-4 Blarney Stone..............................................8-8 Century Cellunet........................................ 8-8 Flexfab...................................................... 4-13 Hastings Mutual........................................ 3-12 E.W. Bliss.................................. between Kalamazoo and Gull Lake. Hastings will play Kalamazoo in the finale'. Doug Mepham, who organized the games and will coach the younger Hastings area squad, said that each team is an "all-star" team representative of it’s area. Each team will consist of roughly 15 players. The games will be divided into two 25­ minute halves and will be officiated by high school referees. Mepham said that there is a possibility that the games may be moved, pending the condition of the field. News: Cuba defeats the United States in the gold medal race at the Pan American Games. Views: Who cares? (besides Fidel Castro) In this country, we have too many other sports to worry about Our best baseball players are in the thick of pennant races, our best basketball players are on the golf course, and our best track and field athletes are in Tokyo preparing for a real meet, the World Championships. The Pan Am Games have most definitely lost their luster. 1-14 News: Yugoslavian tennis star Monica Seles 'was banned from the Olympics Red Division Swamp Fox....... ....................................... 15-2 Diamond Club........ ...................................'4-3 Metallibatters............................... Art Meade Auto...........................................7-8 Hastings Sanitary........................................ 7-8 Brian’s Painting........................................ 5-11 Hastings Club............................................ 4-13 Saber Mfg.................................................. 1-15 This Weeks games Thursday, Aug. 22nd - 6:15, Blarney vs. Mutual; 7:15, Sniders vs: Poll; 8:15, Sniders vs. Art Meade; 9:15, Swamp Fox vs. Art Meade. Friday, Aug. 23 - Bliss vs. Classics; 7:15, Cellunet vs. Flexfab; 8:15, Sanitary vs. Flex­ fab; 9:15, Sanitary vs. Hast. Club. Last Weeks Results Blarney Stone 22, Saber 16; Blarney Stone 15, Metallibatters 5; Swamp Fox 23, Flexfab 11; Art Meade 14, Mutual 3; Art Meade 5, Sanitary 4; Sanitary 11, Sniders 10; Hast. Club 20, Bliss 5; Diam. Club 12, Classics 10; Diam. Club 14, Brians 4; Cellunet 13, Brians 8. H.R. Derby Bob Madden, Sniders, 14; Dick Robinson, Swamp Fox, 8; Tad Lubitz, Blarney, 7; Dan Miller, Poll Realty, 7; Bill Robbins, Swamp Fox, 7. Hastings Women’s Softball Tournament results Qualifying for this years Summerfest Horseshoe Pitching Tourney will be from 8­ 11 a.m. Saturday at Fish Hatchery Park. The tournament will begin at noon. Prize money will be awarded to the top three finishers in each flighted division. Tuesday, Aug. 20 Color Center defeated True Value, Hastings Wrecker defeated Two J’s, Hastings Wrecker defeated Color Center Championship game: Hastings Wrecker 7, Village General 5. Make-up games, Aug. 26 in Freeport 6:30-D & H vs. Good Pal Farms; 7:45-True Value vs. Northern Blue Hammer; 9:00-Hastings Wrecker vs. Village General; 10:15 (if needed) because she failed to make herself available for her country's Federation Cup team. She claimed to be injured, then played in a lucrative exhibition match the 12-5 same weekend. Views: This is another shining example of a sports bureaucracy flexing its muscle. Seles is only 17 years old, sure, but she is old enough to make up her own mind. If she can schedule an event and make a killing financially, then more power to her. It appears that Seles is still experiencing the backlash of pulling out of Wimbledon at the eleventh hour. Many times men's players in this country and others have failed to make themselves available for the Davis Cup, yet received no official reprimand. Something here doesn't wash. News: The Detroit Lions were humiliated 38-14 by Kansas City in a pre­ season game Saturday night The only bright moment was the opening kickoff, when Mel Gray blazed 99 yards for a quick 7-0 lead. Views: Every year more people are jumping on the Lions' bandwagon, saying "this could be the year they reach the playoffs." They have picked up some solid talent in the last few drafts, yet appear no better off than they were when stalwarts like Eric Hippie, James Jones and Mark Nichols were the go-to guys. Someone has to take die blame, and it isn't going to be William Clay Ford. Coach Wayne Fontes beginning to sound like a madcap, searching for reasons as to why his team is still on the skids. He's changed his defens:, altered the run and shoot offense and still is no better off. He could be gone unless some rapid improvement is made. News: The NFL season is just over a week away, and Las Vegas oddsmaken have installed San Francisco, Buffalo and the Giants as the teams to beat at 4:1 odds. Views: One of these years, those dam Bills are going to put it all together. This could be the year, unless they run into a revenge-minded Raiders team in the playoffs. Being a die-hard Miami fan, I was rooting for the Bills all the way in the Super Bowl. An off-season of Buffalo players writing books and generally living it up would have been just what the Dolphins needed. As for the NFC, San Francisco made the tragic mistake of letting Ronnie Lott and Roger Craig escape to southern California. That will cost them an opportunity to get back to the Super Bowl. Look for an NFC East showdown in the championship game, with the Washington Redskins nipping the Giants in a fight game. Super Bowl prediction: Buffalo 35 Washington 20. It's going to be a long year ... �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 22, 1991 — Page 11 Thunderstorm fails to foil fun at Harvest Festival Tables of arts and crafts vendors lined Maple Street and attracted the at­ tention of festival-goers. An Estherville, Iowa, couple known as Lone Bear (center) and Bubbles, period clothiers, show some of their work to Robert Mason of Gladwin, a former local resident who attended the Rendezvous as a “free trapper." They turn out the clothing on an antique sewing machine, traveling across the UJ>A to sell it at frontier gatherings. NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE ATTENTION : KIDS! ; Don’t miss one week of the Banner’s newest feature. • Games • Recipes • Puzzles ' ( ] • Information i Interesting features written on "your” level...great । way to pass the time during summer vacation. । Plus — local features on area business and industry ... the people who sponsor this column. Mini PageSponsors... ( Daniel R. Gole, D.D.S ( Farm Bureau Insurance — Larry Neil ( Hastings City Bank . River Bend Travel Agency Mace Pharmacy, Nashville Coleman Insurance Agency ’ Wren Funeral Home I Dr. M. McAlvey & Dr. D. Ebaugh | National Bank of Hastings । American Chiropractic Life Center — Dr. Eugene Curtiss < Barry County Transit Hastings Orthopedic Clinic — Dr. Merriman & Dr. Larke ’ Viking & Tyden Corp. 1 Girrbach Funeral Home I Hastings Manufacturing ( McDonald’s j Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. Hastings Savings & Loan JCPenney Co., Inc. ’ Thomapple Valley Community Credit Union 1 bv Susan Hinckley ' Staff Writer Nashville’s 1991 Harvest Festival was rated a success by organizers despite a brief but heavy thunderstorm that struck shortly atter 2 p.m. Saturday. Many of the scheduled activities already had taken place. The firemen's waterball con­ test, set to start at 2 p.rn-» went on as planned, despite the deluge. There were, however, few spectators present for that event. One event curtailed by rain was the arts and craft show on Maple Street. Vendors were forced to hurriedly cover their tables with tarps, but winds that accompanied the cloud­ burst made it difficult to keep protectivie coverings in place. Many subsequently closed down for the day, said Mary Ohler. festival committee member in charge of the show. “We had a lot of business before the rain came.” said Ohler. "There was more traffic on Maple Street than we had last year on the ball field (site of the 1990 arts and crafts show)." Though the weather cleared, a hot-air balloon ascension set for 7 p.m. by Hastings Balloon Port had to be canceled due to winds. Dave Mace, Nashville Chamber of Commerre president, said pilot Mark Bartram notified him of the cancellation earlier in the evening. He explained he could not conduct the flight if there were storms within 60 miles of the launch site. The afternoon storm scarcely affected ac­ tivities at the encampment of the Muzzleloaders, said local organizer Hank Felder Jr. He said the group was just com­ pleting their canoe shoot competition on the Thomapple River when the deluge hit. Most festival activities came off smoothly before the storm, though light precipitation early Saturday gave a foretaste of things to come. Names of the 1991 Harvest King and Queen were revealed at 10 a.m. at the staging area near Mace Pharmacy. Jack DeGroot of Good Time Pizza was crowned king and Pam Thomason, representing Clay’s Dinner Bell, was crowned as queen. ’’It’s official. Jack has the ugliest legs in Nashville, Michigan.” quipped Duska Brumm, contest chairperson, as she announc­ ed the winners. In the race, men were judged on appearance of their legs while the women competed along more traditional lines. Ballots were cast by depositing penny votes in canisters placed at the various sponsoring business places. Running a close second in the race were Mike Lawrence and Kerrie Bollinger, both of C’s Place. Brumm said there was only $3 to $5 difference between the winning candidates and the runners-up. The total of S616.98 raised in the contest will help defray costs of the annual festival. The seventh annual Nashville MiwzJc^Tp^czs' -Rendeiv^JS, was a U)rcc-4ay affair.'running from Friday through;Sunday.' "Everybody had a good time,” said Felder. He reported 65^participants in Saturday’s shooting competition. There were 36 camp­ sites in the encampment, where life of the late 1700s and early 1800s was re-enacted by par­ ticipants portraying trappers, traders or voyagers. Many of the men were accom­ panied by their wives and children, with near­ ly everyone attired in period costumes. There also were several craftsmen showing trades of that era: blacksmithing, basket­ weaving, tailoring, etc. A new event at the Harvest Festival this year was the softball tourney arranged by Duska and Bob Brumm. Mace credits the games with keeping festival-goers in town Saturday afternoon. "The ball teams helped tremendously,” he said. "We had better attendance than last year, when we lost so many spectators after the parade.” Nashville’s business district was brightened for the festive weekend, thanks to Jeanette Norquist of Mar-Jean Antiques. She offered the use of her collection of colorful flags for the lamp posts lining Main Street and helped install the banners with Mace’s assistance. Riding in the antique fire engine was Nashville Fire Chief Doug Yarger. grand marshal of the parade. With him is his wife. Mariebelle. Driving the truck is Earl Wilson, assistant chief. King and Queen of the 1991 Nashville Harvest Festival were Jack DeGroot, of Good Time Pizza, and Pam Thomason, representing Clay’s Din­ ner Bell. The contest in which winners were selected by penny votes netted over $500 for festival activities. Legal Notice SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES HOPE TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING August 12, 1991 • 7:30 P.M. Pledge to the flog by oil present. Woods. Peake. Baker. Case, all present. Whitaker absent due to death in family. Four residents, three guests present. Approved Agenda and July 8. 1991 minutes. Received all Correspondence and Committee reports, Treasurers report, ond $20 donation from Slocum-Tobias family reunion for use of hall. Approved payment of all listed bills. Adopted Resolution approving Amended and Restated Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System contract dated July 1. 1991. Mr. VanLiere presented an updale on tne SWBCSDS. Approved payment of $3,003.00 from Special Assessment District to be paid to Barry County DPW for the SWBCSWA. Acknowledged invoice from WW Engineering & Science os o project cost and refer­ red back to the Authority for approval. Added language amendment to contractual agreement Hope Township and Sexton. Approved Key Cleaning Service for weekly floor care. Set Temporary Non-Conforming Residence Use Permit fee at $15. Approved cement for parking area $3,530 75/Dale Hammond Concrete. Adopted revised Ambulance and Dispatch Agree­ ment to be effective 8 14 91. Set Joint Public Meeting for Hope and Prairieville Township residents and taxpayers Saturday. September 7. 1991 at 10 a.m.. Delton Kellogg High School L.G.I. room to discuss De ton Central Dispatch and County E-911. Approval lor Zoning Administrator Leinaar to otter.-f Mechanical Inspectors Ass'n. of Ml Seminar with registration and necessary expenses paid. Set charge for purchase of Hope Township Zon­ ing Ordinance & Map at $5.00 plus additional $2 50 for postage and handling if mailed. Approved purchase of Multiplan $660. Word Pro­ cessing software $1,495 plus annual support, in­ stallation ond ti uining perpruposal from Monotron. Clerk requested to write letter to County Re­ apportionment Committee. Adjournment at 11:20 p.m. Shirley R. Caso. Clerk Attested to bv Patricia I. Baker. Supervisor 8 22 Robert Mason of Gladwin, son of Ben Mason of Nashville, portraying a "free trapper” of the early 1800s, visits with the Medicine Man, Mell Warner of Hastings, near the latter's lodge (tee-pee) at the Nashville Rendezvous. Mason is president of Pine River Long Riflemen of Midland. Nashville scouts were among the parade marchers. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 22, 1991 Antique Auto Show, Swap Meet draws 322 vintage cars J-Ad Graphics News Service Historic Charlton Park was the scene of the 22nd annual Antique Auto Show and Swap Meet Sunday, when 322 show cars were parked on the grounds for the public to inspect. The owners of the cars were on hand to tell about their work in restoring a classic, searching for parts, investing time, and the thrill of driving the car down to road for the first time. The Spectator's Choice Trophy for the pre-war car was won by a 1929 Ford owned by Jack Flipse. The post-war Spectator's Choice Trophy was taken by a 1955 Ford Sunliner convertible and its owner George Gore of Battle Creek. A drawing of those who took part in the voting of their favorites resulted in Hugh Edmonds of Hastings winning a 1992 family pass to Historic Charlton Park. The pass entitles him and his family use of the beach on Thornapple Lake in the park, and entry to the 10 special events held at the park each year. Vendors were not forgotten, with a drawing for S25 held at 4 p.m. Sunday. "Betty's Buttons and T-Shirts" from Lansing was the winner of the cash prize. The first 300 cars received a dash plaque and a "goody bag," and 23 door prizes were awarded to the antique auto owners. Auto buffs have the chance to find, buy or swap any type of auto parts or accessories as part of the swap meet A flea market and craft vendors also supplied many items for the public at the day-long event The event is sponsored by the Veteran Motor Car Club of America, Battle Creek. Diane Smith, director of the park, said plans for the 25th anniversary of the antique auto show are already under way for 1994. The auto show and swap meet is the longest running special event held at Historic Charlton Park. Bernie Daggett from Schoolcraft poses with his 1928 Overland Whippet at the 22nd annual Antique Auto Show & Swap Meet at Charlton Park. He drives the car in parades and car shows. The car was manufactured by Willy’s; later the maker of the Jeep. Part of the fun of the Antique Auto Show and Swap Meet is browsing through articles laid out that might be swapped for something else. Many shopped and swapped for unusual items at Chartton Park Sunday. Extra Copies of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! Legal Notices MORTGAGE SALE The area in the center of Chartton Park was filled with antique vehicles and people looking at them Sunday for the Antique Auto Show. The rest of the Historic park was filled with craft booths and displays of things to be brought or swapped. HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY ...is pleased to award service pins to the following employees for the month of August — 1st Shift (left to right): Leona Hook - 20 yr. pin. Lynette Pennington - 20 yr. pin. Joan Solmes - 20 yr. pin. Terry Mix - 15 yr. pin, Gloria Buchanan - 20 yr. pin, Brenda Robertson - 20 yr. pin. Loraine Altoft - 20 yr. pin. Sue Johnson - 20 yr. pin, Judy Hoyle - 20 yr. pin, Frank Browne - 20 yr. pin, Mary Gallup • 20 yr. pin, Clarence Lancaster - 20 yr. pin. Absent: Marianne Martin -15 yr. pin* Jane Sherk - 15 yr. pin., Joan Elliston - 20 yr. pin. Pierce -15 yr. pin. Joanne Cain - 20 yr. pin. Mike Sams - 20 yr. pin. Peggy Smith -15 yr. pin. Kathy Rogers - 20 yr. pin. Absent: Paul Deskins - 5 yr. pin. Janet AllmanArquilla -15 yr. pin, Don Thomas - 20 yr. pin. Gloria Price - 20 yr. pin. Bev Walden - 20 yr. pin. Judy Hughes - 20 yr. pin, Larry Sinclair - 20 yr. pin. Ruth Daughtery - 20 yr. pin. Bob Mackenzie - 20 yr. pin. Betty Murphy - 30 yr. pin. 1st Shift (left to right): Bob Brooks 25 - yr. pin. Jack Hurless - 25 yr. pin. Bob Chase - 25 yr. pin, Don Coykendall - 25 yr. pin. Boby Haywood - 30 yr. pin, Lucille Piper - 25 yr. pin, Al Allerding - 25 yr. pin. Norma Pierce - 25 yr. pin, Mary Mullett 25 yr. pin, Sharri Phillips - 25 yr. pin. Dorothy Jonose - 25 yr. pin, Orton Fogel 25 yr. pin, Morris Reigler - 25 yr. pin. Absent: Dar Vanderwood - 25 yr. pin, Bud Guernsey - 25 yr. pin, Fred Bowerman - 30 yr. pin, Darrell Williamson - 30 yr. pin. 3rd Shift (left to right): Steve Goodenough - 5 yr. pin. Howard Shattuck - 5 yr. pin. Nancy Munn • 15 yr. pin. Bob Schmader - 5 yr. pm. George Owens - 5 yr. pin. Absent: Tim Pettengill - 5 yr. pin. Rose Rine -15 yr. pin. Jean Warren - 20 yr. pin. % HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 12^7^ HASTINGS, MICHIGAN Default having been made in the terms ond con­ ditions of a certain mortgage made by MARY E. ELMER, of 1746 Hickory Road. Battle Creek. Michigan. Mortgagor, to Security Pacific Housing Services, Inc.. Mortgagee dated the 10th day of September, 1988 ond recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 31st day of October, 1988, In Liber 474 of Barry County Records, on page 42’ on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal and Interest, the sum of EIGHTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINETY NINE ond 86/100($18.299.86). And no suit or proceedings at law or In equity having been in­ stituted to recover the debt secured by soid.jnortgage or any part therof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan In such cose mode and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 6th day of September. 1991 at 10:00 o'clock a.m. Local Time, said mor­ tgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auc­ tion. to the highest bidder, at the east door en­ trance of the Court House In Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County or Barry Is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much tereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. os aforesaid, on said mortgage, with Interest thereon at 13.5 per cent per annum ond all legal costs, charges ond expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law. ond also any turn or sums which may be paid by the undeninged. necessary to pro­ tect its interest In the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Johnstown in the County of Barry, ond State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: A parcel of lond In the Northeast 1/4 of Nor­ theast 1/4 of Section 28. Town I North. Range 8 West, desc-ibed os: Beginning at a point which lies 1046.4 feet South and 2130 foet East of the North 1/4 post of sold Section: thence South 66 degrees 46* West 163.22 feet along the centerline of Hickory rood (Highway running by the Iden cemetery) to the point of beginning: thence South 66 degrees 46' West 190.42 feet along the centerline of Hickory road; thence North 925 feet; thence East 175 feet; thence South to the point of beginning. During the six (6) months Immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed during the 30 days im­ mediately following the sale. Dated: July 16, 1991 SECURITY PACIFIC HOUSING SERVICES. INC. Mortgagee Joseph J. Fabrizio Attorney for Mortgagee 1520 North Woodword Ave.. Suite 106 Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48304 (313) 642-1012 (8/22) Synopsis RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Board Meeting August 7, 1991 All Board Members present, 14 residents or in­ terested parties. Approved minutes meetings held In July. Approved Truth and Taxation Resolution re: General Operating. Fire and Library by unanimous vote. Approved appointment: Zoning and Planning Board, Dorothy Flint, Appeals Board. Tom Burghdoff and Margaret Coleman, by unanimous vote. Approved $1,376. 50% total cost 80 yard Black Top for Upton Rood unanimously. By unanimous vote increased fee for Appeals Board Hearing from $90 to $150. Approved resolution opposing Presidential Preference Primary to be held in March of 1992 unanimously. Increased pay for election workers retroactive to August 1. Chairperson $6.00 per hour, others $5.50 per hour, and $10 for required schooling Received and placed on file Treasurer ond Zon­ ing Administrators reports. Discussed DNR meeting re: Contanimation of Hastings Sanitary Landfill ond proposed pump and testing to purify water. Discussion followed. Budget adjustments as proposed by Clerk Fuller approved by unanimous vote. Payment of vouchers approved by unanimous vote. General Fund $6,734.90 and Weed Fund $2,500.00 Adjournment at 9:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Phyllis Fuller. Clerk Attested to by: Robert M. Edwards. Supervisor (8/22) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 22, 1991 — Page 13 Legal Notices of Michigan In the 5th Judicial Circuit Court NOTICE OF LAND CONTRACT FORECLOSURE SALE File No. 90 451-CH Hon. Richard M. Shuster JOHN D. SCHAECHTERLE and KAREN S. SCHAECHTERLE, Marian Cook welcomes the crowd to the Great Lakes Timber Show on Sunday. The two-day event attracted tourists who enjoyed log rolling, canoe jousting, chainsaw sculpting, hatchet throwing and wood cutting contests. A traveling artist appeared at Bowens Mills Sunday. Operating a foot pedal saw, he cut out small figures and animals for the crowd. Great Lakes Timber Show fun for hundreds at Bowens Mills Plaintiffs. Counter-Defendants, vs. DANIEL EGGERS and VICKIE EGGERS. ROBERT I. BALDWIN and DONNA E. BALDWIN, GERALD L. LYONS, and PETER HOUGH and LINDA HOUGH. Defendants. Counter-Plaintiffs Mory C. Edger (P-33029) Attorney for Plaintiffs 4700 Ardmore. Suite 101 Okemos, Michigan 48864 (517) 349-9000 David H. Tripp (P-29290) Attorney for Defendants 206 S. Broadway Hastings Ml 49058 (616) 945-9585 DEFAULT having been made* in the conditions of a Judgment of Foreclosure uf a certain land con­ tract made on October 26 1987, wherein DANIEL EGGERS and VICKIE EGGERS are the vendees and JOHN D. SCHAECHTERLE and KAREN S. SCHAECHTERLE are the vendors; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Friday. Oc­ tober 4th, 1991. at 10:00 o'clock in the forenoon, ot the front entrance to the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Michigan, that being the ploce established by said Judgment for holding tho foreclosure sale, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder at public auction, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on said Judgment of Foreclosure, together with allowable costs of the sale, the lands and premises in said Judgment of foreclosure mentioned and described os follows: Properties situated in Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, ond more particularly described as: Parcel #2: The Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 10, Town 3 North, Range 9 West. Parcel 43: The North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of sold Section 10. Parcel #4: That portion of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 10 lying south of the centerline of Highway M-37 EXCEPT: commenc­ ing at the Northwest corner of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 10; thence South II 3/7 rods; thence East to Highway M-37; thence Northwesterly along said Highway M-37 to the East and West 1/4 line; thence West along said East and West 1/4 line to the point of beginning. Parcel 45: That portion of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1 /4 of the Southeast 1 /4 of sold Section 10 lying south of the centerline of Highway M-37, EXCEPT: Commencing where the East line of the West 1 /2 of the Northwest 1 /4 of the Southeast 1 /4 of said Section 10 intersects the centerline of said Highway M-37 for the ploce of beginning for this exception; thence South 10 rods; thence Nor­ thwesterly. parallel to sold Highway M-37. 8 rods; thence North to the centerline of said Highway M-37; thence southeasterly along the centerline of said Highway M-37 to the ploce of beginning. Parcel 46: The West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of sold Section 10. 5XCEPT. Com­ mencing ot the Southwest corner of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 10 for the ploce of beginning of this exception; thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes 5 seconds West along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 991.33 feet; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 02 seconds East 396.32 feet: thence North QOudegree* J6 minutes 51 seconds West 330.61 feet: thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 10 seconds East 264.35 feet along the North line of tho Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 15 minutes 23 seconds East 1324.18 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 49 minutes 37 seconds West 659.47 feet to the place of beginning. Dated: August 22. 1991 Mary C. Edgar (P-33029) Attorney for Plaintiffs 4700 Ardmore. Suite 101 Okemos. Ml 48864 (9/26) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry CLAIMS NOTICE Bruce Belanger, alias "Da Mad Frenchman," starts a wood sculpture at The Great Lakes Timber Show at Bowens Mills Sunday. Log rolling is always a crowd pleaser at the Bowens Mills celebration of Michigan's logging history. Cheerful patter accompanies the contest between Bruce Balanger (in the water) and Fred Sayklly (still on the log). After his dunking, Bruce asked for the best two out of three. Jousting in a canoe is part of the fun at the Great Lakes Timber Show. Volunteers from the crowd try to control the canoes in the jousting between Bruce Balanger, (left) and Fred Sayklly. Everybody gets soaked for their trouble. Lake Odessa News: School begins for all Lakewood students Tuesday, Aug. 27. The Saturday night gospel music program at the Lake Odessa Community Library was well attended by local people, co-workers of musi­ cian Bob Hudson from Zondervans. friends of Hudson and of fellow artist Tim DeYoung of Caledonia. The theme of the evening was “Have a Good Time on Sunday-at the All-Day Singing and Dinner on the Grounds". Hudson gave the origins of many of the songs that came from the southern states. He played the con­ certina, dulcimer and Irish whistle. DeYoung played guitar on some of the numbers. The au­ dience sang the choruses on most of the songs. Friends of the Library served iced tea. cookies and lemonade. The program was introduced by Shelley Hudson. A daughter. Anna Grace, was bom Sunday to Chris and Kerrie Yonkers, weighing 8 pounds, 1 ounce. Her grandparents are Wayne and Polly Brown of Wellman Road. Woodland, and Tom and Pat Yonkers of rural Hastings. Local great-grandparents are Lester and Virginia Yonkers. She is the first great­ grandchild for the Yonkers. Gary and Kay Coates and family have mov­ ed here from Mancelona to the former Dahms house on Sixth Avenue. This earlier was the home of Loretta Bushnell and before that the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Wortley. Gary will be teaching at West Elementary School. He is a former Lakewood teacher at the Sun­ field school. The count o.. grandchildren increased rapidly for the Rev. Keith Laidler when his daughter Lynettc and husband had twin sons arrive Saturday evening. They weighed 8 pounds. 4 ounces and 7 pounds. 14 ounces. Visitors at FiberFest Saturday encountered heavy rain in the early afternoon. In mid- aftemoon traffic had to move through several inches of water across M-43, West Stale Street, in front of the strip mall. Kelly Brandt of Bliss Road was one of the local exhibitor. She raises sheep, spins and makes comforters with wool batts. Marie Pickens was a guest of Arlo and Peg Pickens of Lansing Saturday and with them at­ tended a Pickens family reunion at Dundee. United Methodist Women of Central United Methodist Church met Monday for a noon lun­ cheon with a wide variety of salads served, along with rolls and beverages provided by the afternoon circle. Several guests were present to enjoy the meal and program. One of the guests was Helen Gray of the Clark Home in Grand Rapids. In the brief business meeting it was announced that Marian Klein is to be the 1991 Second Century Woman for the unit. Bette Focklcr of Shelbyville entertained her au­ dience with her story of the later years of Eleanor Roosevelt, chiefly from entering widowhood at age 60 to age 75. which covered her years as a newspaper columnist, delegate to the U.N., and as a member of the American branch of United Nations supporters, in which capacity she traveled much in Europe. Send... The BANNER to afriend. It makes an ideal gift! Call Us to Subscribe: (616) 948-8051 _____________ :____________I File No 9I-2O566-IE Estate of Eunice May Pitt Stine. Social Security No. 369-68-1063. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your Interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whose last known address was 9450 Jones Rood. Be<!evue, Michigan 49021 died 12/10/90. An instrument dated 3/8/72 has been admitted as tho will of the deceased. Creditors of tho deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will bo forever barried unless presented to the independent personal representative, Gor­ don E. Stine, 9350 Jones Road, Bellevue, Michigan 49021, or to both the indpendent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court, Hastings, Michigan, within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice Is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. Arthur D. Stine (26153) 1606 Briarwood Lansing. Michigan 48917 (517)323-1803 (8/22) SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) ■ MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by MICHAEL A. GERINGER AND DONNALANN GERINGER. HUS­ BAND AND WIFE to MORTGAGE ASSOCIATES. INC., o Rhode Island Coporation now known as FLEET MORTGAGE CORP. Mortgagee, dated August 17. 1979, and rerecorded on September 19, 1979, in Liber 243, on pope 106, BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of forty five thousand nine hundred eighteen and 55/100 Dollars ($45,918.55). including interest at 10.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in »aid mor­ tgage and the statue in such case made and ap­ proved. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings, Ml. at 11:00 a.m. on September 12. 1991. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY, BARRY County, Michigan and are describ­ ed os: A parcel al land in the East 1 /2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 13. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, described as follows: Commencing at a point 331 fe®t east of the nor­ thwest corner of the east 1 2 of the northwest 1/4 of Section 13. Town 1 North. Range 9 West; thence South 1320 feet, thence East 331 feet: thence North 1320 feet to the North line of said Section 13; thence West 331 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from tho date of such sale DATED August 1. 1991 FLEET MORTGAGE CORP. Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee Robert A Tromain & Associates. P C. 401 South Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (8/22) �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 22. 1991 Congressman meets with area residents Henry talks reform with local voters by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer Reform is one of the hot topics in Wash­ ington among lawmakers considering new or revamped programs in education, health care, highway funding, banking and campaign fi­ nancing. U.S. Rep. Paul Henry held a "town meet­ ing" last week at Hastings High School to discuss reform proposals and answer ques­ tions. The Republican lawmaker, who represents the northern half of Barry County, offered few opinions of his own, saying he came to lis­ ten to what people have to say on the issues. But the 40 people who attended the Aug. 14 talk voiced opinions on subjects such as abortion, Head Start, military spending, for­ eign aid, the deficit and term limitations. On the education front, Henry said law­ makers are examining "schools of choice" and national testing issues. "Most of them focus on getting greater consumer accountability in the system," he said. Thirteen states now offer parents some form of choice in deciding where their kids can go to school. The most radical example 15 Minnesota, where parents now can send their children to any school in the state. Lawmakers are concerned that American students do not measure up to their peers in other countries, Henry said. "American students do well up until about third grade in cognitive areas," Henry said. "From there it falls off." "Of the 17 most industrialized nations in the world, American high school students perform 16th in the sciences," Henry said. "In math, we’re 17th of 17." Half of the people entering the work force by 2000 will be women and minorities, and those groups tend to perform the worst in math and science, according to Henry. Still, Henry conceded there are limits to what the federal government can do to influ­ ence education. Federal outlays cover only 6 percent of educational costs. The majority of fnancing is provided at the state and local level. The rising cost of health care is forcing Congress to look at new ways of providing care to the poor, unemployed and elderly who fall between the cracks of private insurance and government programs such as Medicaid and Medicare. Approximately 12 percent of the U.S. gross national product is now spent cn health care. "That’s double the cost of Great Britain, which has nationalized health care," Henry said. "That about 3 percent higher than Canada, which also has national health insur­ Summerfest ‘Fun Run’ to help drug-free effort This weekend’s Summerfest celebration br­ ings with it the return of the “Naturally High" Fun Run. Many community organiza­ tions have again worked together with Barry County Substance Abuse Services to organize and make possible the fourth annual event. All participants, young or young-at-heart, in Saturday’s non-competitive running or walking event will be awarded a finisher’s ribbon and a “Join the Drug Free Crowd” tee-shirt at the finish line. The Fun Run will again begin in front of the library on Church Street at 9:30 a.m. and loop out Center Street and back to the finish line near the Courthouse on State Street. All area young people are invited to participate in the Fun Run. The race’s organizer, Liz Kens­ ington, stresses that all levels of runners and walkers are encouraged to be a part of this positive, “naturally high" activity. This event kicks off the beginning of another "drug-free” school year, and hopes to involve many community youth and adults in a different and alternative activity. The run is intended to be positive for everyone as both a physical event and a rewarding experience for youth, parents, and volunteers. Community organizers who are sponsoring the Fun Run this year include the Hastings’ Lions Club, the Hastings Exchange Club, the Hastings Jaycees, Andrus Chevrolet, the Hastings State Police Post, the Hastings’ Elks, Hastings’ Just Say No Clubs, and the Kalamazoo Human Services Office, along with Barry County Substance Abuse Services. Many community volunteers will be helping and providing race safety during the event. Last year, the Fun Run involved forty volunteers and two-hundred participants. This year, response is excellent and the race’s organizers are hoping for a turnout of 250 to 300 runners. Dawn Patrol includes pancake breakfast Fly in, walk-in, drive-in or pedal-in. Real planes and hobby planes will be on hand Sunday for the annual Dawn Patrol and Pancake Breakfast at the Hastings Airport Breakfast, from 6 to 11 a.m., features an all-you-can-eat menu of blueberry pancakes, regular pancakes, sausage, orange juice, cof­ fee and milk for a cost of $3.50 for adults and $2 for children 12 and under. Pilots from all over Michigan and sur­ rounding states have been invited to fly in to the local airport for the event, sponsored by the Hastings Flying Association. The National Guard will be bringing in a Cobra helicopter, like the kind used in Desert Storm. CapL Kerry Cuyler, a Hast­ ings graduate, will be flying the chopper from Grand Ledge to Hastings for the event Activities will include a sky dive demon­ stration by four jumpers from Skydive of Hastings at 11 a.m., just prior to a remote controled airplane demonstration by the Michigan Aerobats. Airplane rides will be available for adults and children for a nominal fee. Interesting cars also will be on display. The public will also be able to see the airport's new administration building, dedi­ cated to the memory of Earl W. McMullin Jr. The new building was put into operation last weekend. A 50/50 drawing will be held, with three winners receiving 25-percent, 15-percent and 10-percent of the drawing proceeds. Tickets will be available at the the door. ance." Henry said about 35 million Americans have no health insurance, half of whom are children. And of the adult half, two-thirds are employed, but do not have employer-provided medical coverage. Congress is looking at three proposals to alleviate the health care crisis. •Nationalizing health care into a wholly government-operated system, similar to the national health care program in Canada. •Requiring all employers to either provide health insurance or pay into a federal pool that would cover all uninsured workers. •Granting tax credits for health care. Citi­ zens would pay out-of-pocket for their health care, which would encourage them to seek the lowest costing treatment. On the subject of highway transportation, Henry said Michigan lawmakers are working on a plan to return a fair share of the state's tax dollars sent to Washington. "Michigan does not do well at getting fed­ eral dollars," Henry said. "First, we don't get a lot of defense spending. Second, we put money into Social Security, but the elderly move to warmer states and spend their taxes there." Since the 1950s, taxpayers in the Eastern and industrialized states have paid proportion­ ally higher taxes to build interstate freeways in sparsely populated areas of the West Now that the national interstate system is virtually complete, a reform package is expected to re­ duce the higher taxes paid by Michigan resi­ dents. Where formerly Michigan got back 79 cents out of every $1 paid into the Highway Trust Fund, one of two bills in Congress should return $1 for every $1 in taxes. "Either way, Michigan is going to do bet­ ter. It could be close to $1 on $1 on the Sen- ate bill, and better than Sl on Sl on the House bill," he said. On the subject of financial institution re­ form, Henry said Congress is considering breaking down the legal barriers that now prevent banks, insurance companies and businesses from operating in each other’s fi­ nancial area. Fewer regulations would make it easier for U.S. companies to compete on the interna­ tional level. • "Most countries don't separate banking, commerce and insurance," Henry said. "Everything is merging, and it's getting harder (for American companies) to compete." Lastly, concerning campaign finance re­ form, Henry said congressional Democrats and Republicans are fighting over competing proposals. Democrats want to cap spending for con­ gressional races at $600,000, limit contribu­ tions from political action committees (PACs) to $200,000, and have federal matching funds per contribution from private citizens. Republicans, on the other hand, want no top limit on spending. The GOP plan would lower the amount of money a political action committee can give to a candidate from $5,000 to $1,000 and limit total PAC con­ tributions to the same amount collected lo­ cally within the congressional district Henry said, however, he doubts any com­ promise will be reached before the 1992 elec­ tions. "I don’t think anything is going to come of it," he said. "But that's what they're talking about." What Kills More Americans Each Year Than Cocaine, Heroin, Suicide, Alcohol Abuse, Auto Accidents And Homicide Combined? 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Green was not present. The Kinds School reunion will be held on Sunday, Aug. 25. Potluck dinner will be at 1 p.m. Bring own beverage, card table, silverware and a dish to pass. Keep our NASHVILLE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER Sid Green loses another Nashville cleanup battle J-Ad Graphics News Service Sidney Green has lost another round in his battle with the Village of Nashville over a court order to clean up his R. & F. Industries property at 230 S. Main St. In a hearing Friday in Hastings, Barry County Circuit Judge Richard M. Shuster rul­ ed against a motion for stay filed by Green’s attorney Steven Flood of Witzel and Dimitriou of East Lansing. The motion would have delayed enforce­ ment of the judge’s order of June 26 while ap­ peals were filed. In that June ruling Shuster signed an order that compels Green to clean up the premises within 60 days or face a 5100-a-day fine for the next 60 days. If the property still is not in compliance, the village then has authority to clean up the premises and assess the costs as a lein against the property. Friday’s ruling by Shuster means that Green has until Sept. 3 to comply; otherwise, the daily fines commence. Green was originally cited in March 1987 under a newly-adopted village ordinance regulating storage of dismantled or inoperable motor vehicles, boats, machinery, equipment and parts. The move comes after nearly five years of legal wrangling in criminal court. A jury had determined Green was guilty and twice he was ordered to jail, but granted work release. The village commenced civil action seeking authority to clean up the property at the ex­ pense of the owner. After sentencing in 1988, Green removed several disabled vehicles from the front yard, but other vehicles and material remain at the sides and rear of the building. 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The owner told police someone had entered his home, taken the car keys and driven the vehicle away. Vandecar, however, told police in March that he had the owner's permission to drive the vehicle. Authorities charged Vandecar with the felony offense of unlawfully driving away a motor vehicle and with misdemeanor counts of drunken driving and driving with a sus­ pended license. Trial began Aug. 12 in Barry County Circuit Court. But after two days of testimony, the eight-woman, four-man jury acquitted Vandecar of the car theft charge. Vandecar remains free on bond awaiting sentencing in Barry County Circuit Court. THE1 CLASSIFIEDS The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616)948-8051 For Kent Help Wanted CABLE TV JOBS No experi­ ence necessary, Sl 150/hour, for information call, 1-900-737-6262 ext 4317. 8am-9pm 7 days, S12.95 fee, EARN EXTRA MONEY sell­ ing home decor, gifts, Christmas decorations and toys with House cf Lloyd. NO INVESTMENT. Free training. No delivery or collections. 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SEVERAL PEOPLE, FULL OR PART time, no experience necessary, call 8am-2pm 94S-4479,_________________ STATEWIDE MICHIGAN CORPORATION has 7 to 10 full time positions available immediately due to extensive growth in business. Rapid advancement for those who qualify. Profit sharing and bene­ fits also available. We will train. Must be 18 and ready to work. For personal interview call betweeen 9am and 5pm 945-5779. Miscellaneous CUSTOM HOME IMPROVE-MENTS. Roofing and Siding Specialists. •Free Estimates* All calls returned. 945-5229._________________ DELIVERING SAND gravel, fill & topsoil. 945-3061, 852-2108,_________________ DELIVERING SAND, gravel and fill. Call 948-2909 or 945-4894,_________________ FURNIUTURE STRIPPING & REFINISHING SERVICE, call Ralph Newton 795-7330 after 3pm.________________ GREENTHUMB LTD. House plant care specialist for business and household. 945-9712. JUNK AND TRASH REMOVAL. Call 758-3430. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. 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This contest will benefit severely and terminally ill friends and neigh­ bors in our area. Ages 3 to 103 years old may enter. CARD OF THANKS The family of Marlcen Lathrop would like to thank friends and relatives who sent cards, food, and flowers to us. We would like to thank Mr. Wren of the Wren Funeral Home for his help and kindness in our time of sorrow. Special thanks to'the neigh­ bors who made Marlecn’s idea of a bench in the park come true. Many a thank you for your dona­ tions to our wonderful Nashville Ambulance crew. Your kindness will never be forgotten. Hubert Sr. and Agnes Lathrop Hubert Jr. and Janet Lathrop Kathy and Gary Nickel Deborah and Richard Murray Angela Murray Nicole and Tom McMillen Kerry Nickel ______________ David Nickel CARD OF THANKS The family of James Kenneth Crawley wishes to thank rela­ tives, friends ard neighbors for the flowers, cards, food and money given at the time of his death. We wish to thank Wren Funeral Home and Chaplain Cathy Vcssecchia for the beauti­ ful funeral service, Floral Design of Hastings for the beautiful arrangements, and the Women of the Moose for the luncheon. We would also like to thank Dr. Brown and staff at Pennock Hospital, Bcity Harvath Adult Foster Care and Tcndcrcare of Hastings for taking such good care of Dad. Rick and Norma Rodriguez Children and grandchildren David and Bonnie Roush and children New Commercial-Home Units from $199. Lamps-lolionsaccessories, monthly payments low as $18. Call Today FREE POSTAL JOBS start $11.41 pr. NEW Color Catalog. hr. carriers, sorters, clerks. 1-800-462-9197. Excellent pay and benefits. For examination and application 1973 OAK BROOK 12x60 mobile home, 2 bedroom, newly information call 1-206-736-7000 ext. 5801T6, remodeled kitchen, Thomapple Lake Estates. 852-1623. 6a.m.-10pjnJ7days. ANYONE WITH information about Sophia A. James of 402 E. Blair, Hastings, Mi in 1942 please contact: Helen L. Bissantz, 3351 S. Field St. #165, Lakewood, Colorado 80227. SPECIAL CLOTHES for physically handicapped; aged/ elderly; difficult to dress people. All sizes; colors: very reasonable. Phone 616-746-4788 or write: Special Clothing Co., PO Box 164, Climax, MI 49034.________ WANTED: IMPRESSIONS STONEWARE offered by Felpausch about 4 years ago. Country Day, tan & cream with or without Dogwood flower Soup bowls and serving dishes. 945-2090 after 5pm. Stack Insurance Agency, Inc. 128 W. Mill St., Hastings 616-945-9568 We’re only silent until you need us for: Horr.eou. nen • Fannownen • Automobile • Business and Commeraal • Boacowners and Yacht • Workers’ Comp Insurance •(HA).L— Hastings Mutual Insurance Company ------------ 1 We're only silent until yju need u. tt Garage Sale FOR RENT: 3 bedroom apt. w/ GARAGE SALE Friday, garage, in quiet neighborhood in August 23rd and Saturday, Hastings, $425 mo. plus utilities, August 24th at 508 Gaskill Road no pels, references & deposit off of Barber Road. Lots of required. Call after 6pm childrens and infant clothes, lots 945-5316._________________ of Christian items and much more.____________________ NEW GUN LAKE FACILITY available for parties, completely ROUND WOOD TABLE, remodeled with 3500 Sq. fl. of golden and green carpet, two dance floor, large capacity, straight stuffed chairs, 3 speed ample parking. 795-7780 or mans bike, platform rocker, 672-5229._________________ queen size hlde-a-bed sofa, weed eater, extra targe size ONE AND TWO BEDROOM womens blouses, table clothes, APARTMENTS, CALL odds and ends not listed. Aug. AFTER 5P.M. 945-2989. 22, from 9a.m.-3p.m. Aug 23, ONE BEDROOM UPSTAIRS from 9a.m.-noon. 812 E. APARTMENT IN HAST­ BOND ST._______________ INGS, $265 MONTHLY, THURSDAY, FRIn SAT. 8-5, INCLUDES UTILITIES. bikes, treadmill, sports cards, REFERENCES, DEPOSIT, assorted clothes, plus variety LEASE REQUIRED. PH. of boys clothes, corner of E. 367-4597._________________ MADISON AND 729 WALL LAKE, DELTON, year MONTGOMERY. around Lake front, 2 bedroom, Htisiness Services deposit, references. Phone weekends 623-8218. E’Z EXCAVATING: •Septic In other court business: •A Coldwater man accused of entering a home and damaging an automobile and a wa­ terbed was sentenced last Thursday to 90 days in jail. Timothy J. Baker, 48, also was ordered to pay $2,500 in fines and court costs and was ordered to make restitution. The court placed Baker on probation for 30 months. Baker was arrested this summer in connec­ tion with the September 1990 incident in Hastings Township. In June, Baker pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of attempted malicious destruction of personal property worth more than SlOO. That is a felony offense punishable by up to two years in prison. In exchange, the more serious property destruction charge and a charge of illeo.. entry were dismissed. •A Hastings driver convicted of drinking and driving for the third time was sentenced last Thursday to spend two to five years in prison. Kenneth S. Wilson, 25, of 2068 N. Broadway, also was ordered to pay S 1,500 in court costs and S3,500 in fines. Wilson was arrested in March 1991 after crashing into a driveway post and passing out at the wheel, according to Barry County Sh­ eriffs deputies. Authorities also recovered three bottles of open alcohol in the vehicle. In June, Wilson pleaded guilty to the felony count of third-offense drunken driving. In exchange, an additional charge of driving with a suspended license, second offense, was dismissed. Police Beat (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service). •A driver arrested for his third drinking and driving offense within nine months was sen­ tenced last Thursday to two to five years in prison. ' Donald R. Cousins Jr., 33, of 636 East Grand St., also was fined $3,500 and ordered to pay $1,500 in court costs following his conviction on the felony offense. Cousins was arrested in May 1991 after Hastings Police observed his vehicle weaving on West State Road. After authorities pulled him over, Cousins gave a false name to po­ lice. Under the false name, police arrested Cousins on a charge of second-offense drunken driving and issued a citation for driv­ ing with open alcohol in the vehicle. When police learned his true identity the following day, authorities charged Cousins with third-offense drunken driving and driving with a forged license. In June, Cousins pleaded guilty to the drunken driving charge in exchange for the dismissal of the other charges. Cousins has previous convictions for drunken driving in August and October 1990, according to court documents. Man arrested for drunk driving, fleeing police J-Ad Graphics'Newsservice A motorist with seven convictions for driving with a suspended license was arrested Saturday for drunken driving after attempt!ns to flee police in Hastings. Noland W. Mesecar. 24, was taken into custody after abandoning his car and mnnins away from police. * In addition Io the drunken driving charge Mesecar. of 5700 Carlton Center Road, Huttngs, was charged with fleeing and eluding, second offense; and driving with a suspended license, second or subsequent offense. Mesecar also was charged with violating his probation from an earlier conviction. Hastings Patrolman Jeff Pratt said Mesecar was driving north on Jefferson Street at a tugh rate of speed and had to stop suddenly at Mill Street to avoid hitting Pratt's police cruiser, which was on Mill at Jefferson. When police attempted to pull the car over the dnver left the scene, heading north on Church Street. The driver attempted to pull into the Hastings Post Office parking lot. missed the turn and slid to a stop in the southbound lane of Church Street. „ Mesecar and a companion fled the car but ftatt caught Mesecar a block away near the Mid Counties Employment Office At the Barry County Jail, Mesecar refused to lake a breathalyzer test. Police sought a search warrant and had a blood sample uken from Mesecar at Pennock Hospital before lodging him in jail. Fight in Lake O’ leaves one man ‘critical’ An Ionia man suffered severe injuries Fri­ day. night, Aug. 16, in an altercation involv­ ing a number of people inside the Lake O Lounge. 14937 Wl iwbrook Drive, near Lake Odessa. Kenneth Peterman. 47, was transported to Pennock Hospital in Hastings by the Lake Odessa Ambulance Service, after the inci­ dent, which occurred at about 10:30 p.m., ac­ cording to Ionia State Police. Peterman then was airlifted by the Aeromed hehocopter to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, where he remained in critical condi­ tion Wednesday, according to a Butterworth spokesperson. Officials said Peterman suffered a head in­ jury and was near death at several points but was revived. The fight in the lounge did not involve weapons, officials said. State police are still investigating. No ar­ rests have been made as yet. New kitchen cabinets stolen from house RUTLAND TWP. - Sixteen sections of brand-new kitchen cabinets were stolen Satur­ day from a house on Ottawa Trail. The set of oak-colored Homecrest kitchen cabinets were to be installed in a home in the 1700 block of Ottawa Trail. Bany County Sheriffs deputies said a burglar broke open a front-door window, reached inside and opened the door sometime during the previous nighL Also taken were four sets of brass towel racks. The value of the missing property was not available. Girl, 4, hurt running into truck HASTINGS - A 4-year-old girl was injured Friday when she ran into the side of a passing pickup truck on East State Street near Railroad Street Amber R. Wallace, of 723 W. Green Street remained hospitalized Wednesday at Pen­ nock Hospital. She was listed in good condition, according to a hospital spokesman. Hastings Police said the driver, Lyle W. Hoffman Jr., 23, was driving east on State Street about 11:40 p.m. when he heard a thump from the side of his pickup truck. Police said Wallace's mother was on the other side of the street when the girl attempted to cross the road. Wallace suffered two broken legs and a fractured pelvis in the accident and remains in traction at Pennock Hospital. Hoffman, of 1153 Charlton Drive, Hastings, was not in­ jured. $1,000 in guns missing from home IRVING TWP. - Six guns worth $1,000 were reported stolen Ssturday from a house on Buehler Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said, however, that the weapons were last seen in July, and the owner is not sure when they guns were uken from the home in the 3800 block of Buehler Road. Missing weapons Include a 20-gauge'J.C. Higgltnr pantp Wtgufi. a'.22 jingle-shot J.C. Higgins rifle, a Mossburg 12-gauge pump shotgun with a scope, a Winchester .22 rifle, a Mossburg 10/12-gauge shotgun with a scope, and a Mossburg 20-gauge pump shotgun. Motorist arrested for hitting parked car HASTINGS - A motorist was arrested Saturday for drunken driving shortly after crash­ ing into a parked car in a Hastings parking lot Benjamin W. McCracken, 23, of 5101 Tillotson Lake Road, Hastings, was arrested by Bany County Sheriffs deputies just outside the city limits on West State Road. Hastings Police said McCracken pulled into the Hastings Laundry Center Parking lot at 12:15 a.m. and struck the passenger side of a parked car while pulling into the adjoining parking space. Police said the accident caused "extensive damage" to the parked car. An off duty police officer said McCracken was driving west on State Street with his headlights off, despite a thunderstorm that made visibility difficult Authorities said McCracken was not injured in the initial accident. Police seize 40 more marijuana plants HOPE TWP. - Michigan State Police seized 40 potted marijuana plants in a swamp Tuesday near Little Csdar Lake. That brings the total to 2,400 marijuana plants taken by local authorities this month as part of Operation HEMP (Help Eliminate Marijuana Planting). The 40 plants collected Tuesday were found in a swamp in the 8509 block of Lammers Road on the cast side of Little Cedar Lake. The plants ranged from 3- to 5-feet tall. Authorities estimate a fully grown marijuana plant, ranging from 8- to 12-teet tall, has a street value of $1,000. Four injured in two-car accident HOPE TWP. - Four people were injured Saturday in a two-car accident during an after­ noon thunderstorm on Cedar Creek Road. Driver Shannon E. Kimbrue, 16, of 3077 Coverdale Road, Delton, was not injured in the 2:30 p.m. accident on Cedar Creek Road north of Drake Road. The second driver, Du­ ane L. Clow, 40, of 7235 Cedar Creek Road, Delton, was treated and released at Pennock Hospital. Kimbrue's passengers, Rachel R. Smith, 16; Jennifer J. Smith, 12; and Christopher C. Smith, 13; all of Marshall, were taken to Pennock Hospital. Rachel and Jennifer Smith were treated and released, and Christopher Smith was hospitalized overnight and released Sunday, according to a Pennock spokesman. Michigan State Police from the Hastings Post said Kimbrue was driving south on Cedar Creek Road behind Clow when Cow slowed to make a left turn into a driveway. Kimbrue, who told police she didn't see Cow’s brake lights or turn signal, pulled into the opposite lane in an attempt to pass in a no-passing zone. Police said Kimbrue struck Cow's car in the driver's side on the northbound shoulder of the road. Kimbrue received a citation for violation of the basic speed law. Probe continues in burglary MAPLE GROVE TWP. - Authorities continue to investigate the theft of a TV and VCR from a Guy Road home earlier this month. The 25-inch color TV, valued at $300, and the VCR, worth $200, were reported miss­ ing Aug. 4 from the home in the 5500 block of Guy Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said the burglar broke open a kitchen window between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. to enter the home. Authorities found drops of blood on the kitchen floor, suggesting the burglar cut himself on the window's broken glass. Nothing else was reported missing from the house. Motorcyclist hurt in tire blow out Want to raise extra i cash for all your | Back-To-School needs? f ? Have a Garage Sale! I | S First. .Advertise it in $ The BANNER j C»W.. 948-8051 s MAPLE GROVE TWP. - A motorcyclist was injured last week when a rear tire blew out while he was riding on M-66. Willard H. Minnis, 30, of Fulton, was treated at Pennock Hospital after the 7:10 a.m. accident Aug. 14. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Minnis was traveling north on M-66 north of But­ ler Road when the lire exploded, and Minnis lost control of the vehicle. Minnis fell off the motorcycle and landed along the shoulder on the east side of the road. Authorities said Minnis was not wearing a helmet No citations were issued. �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 22, 1991 “Sa MAZE Help Alpha Mouse find his binoculars. He wants to see the wildlife. YE LLOWSTONE arriving THERE! Yellowstone is the largest national park in the lower 48 states. Most of it is in Wyoming, but a little crosses over into Montana and Idaho. Tall mountains rise above the welcome sign at one of the parks entrances. ■ Yellowstone is our country’s first national park. A huge piece of land, DID YOU HEAR THE WATERMELON JOKE?, (Sent in by Jamie Russell) Q: What is yellow and goes “Ho, ho, ho"? A: Santa Banana! Q: What is the first one in the bathtub Many people come In campers. Most are amazed by how big Yellowstone really is. It has 350 miles of paved road. Most are narrow, rough and busy. Roads and other facilities take up only 3 percent of the park. Wilderness takes up the rest. • At another entrance, visitors pass through an old stone arch with the words “For the Benefit and enjoyment ot the People" at the top. “We've been expecting you" was our welcome from a park ranger, Ron Pethoud. About 3 million people visneo Yellowstone last year. The park can get crowded, so you want to pick carefully the time to visit. Jokes bigger than the states of Rhode Island and Delaware put together, it was set aside byThe the idea U.S. of Congress in 1872. e “pleasuring ground for the benefit of the people' was new. Not just the land, but everything on it — the timber, the minerals, the animals — all of its wonders were to be protected. The national park idea has been copied by 100 countries around the world. called? A: The ring leader! from A to Z Poster-Plus information on both sides. Some kids from St. Louis, Mo., arrived on a school bus. Most people come in cars. They come from all over the world and the 50 states. More come from California than from any other state. Dinosaur Fact and ef facts about each, of three Mini m; The Tune of A to Z book. (Bulk discount information available upon request I The Par* Service Headquarters Is at Mammoth, Wyo.. just Inside the park. Most of the buildings were built by the U.S. Army when It managed Yellowstone, before the Park Service took over In 1918. wJS .PUZZLE $ LE-DO In the winter, | some people I travel on snowmobiles or bigger snowcoaches. handling each Total amount enclosed $ Yellowstone has one of the largest collections of mammals in the world. Can you name some of them? Fit these things you might take camping into the puzzle. Ranger Roy Wood takes children on a new Children s Fire Trail Walk. The trail winds through a burned-out area. He also points out ths new growth that is coming up. TRY ’N FIND Words about Yellowstone are hidden in the block below. See if you can find: NATIONAL, PARK. YELLOWSTONE. HIKERS. HORSES, FISH. SNOW, COTTONWOODS, SQUIRRELS FIRE. BIRDS. BEAVERS. SNAKES. WOLVES. BEARS BISON. MOOSE. ASNAKESIQWCHAES YELLOWSTONE I BNQ bjbsnowrxbdkiau CF I KTBEARSYERT I FISMOOSEDLURDIR I ROEBEAVERSSSOR SENFWOLVESVZVNE hparkgnhorsesal COTTONWOODSHOLS Mini Spy . . As* Mini Spy and Basset Brown are camping out in Yellowstone National Park. See if vou car. find: • arrow • word MINI • sailboat • strawberry • coffee pot • star • shark • funny face • tin can • snail • crescent ___ moon * envelope • letter Z -number 3 Things in nature are always changing. A big fire in 1988 changed Yellowstone, but it is still a wonderful place to visit. While about 36 percent of the park was affected by the fire, only a few of the animals lost their lives. Tbday, many experts think that the fire was a good thing. Fires are not new. Yellowstone has had a big fire about every 350 years. In the long ran, experts say that the fire will help animals and plants because much of the ground is beginning to be covered by lush new growth. There is not as much shade and new plants can get sunlight. There are many areas of the park that burned. Since the fire, the number of visitors has risen. People want to see what damage was done. Old Faithful erupts on an average of every 76 minutes. Lately, there Is more time between eruptions than there used to be. Yellowstone has about 10,000 hydrothermal features, more than anywhere else on Earth. Hydrothermal features are caused when moiten (melted) rocks meet water close to the Earth's surface. Hot water flowing through limestone rock forms new and unusual rock terraces. The Yellowstone River drops over one of the park's 150 waterfalls Into the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. This beautiful canyon’s yellow cliffs give the park its name. The number of buffalo, or bison, has grown to more than 2,400. Visitors often see many of them, sometimes close to or even on the roads. They sometimes wander out of the park and cause problems. This petrified stump is the remains of a tree that grew in a redwood forest about 60 million years ago. There used to be more petrified stumps, but early souvenir hunters carried them away. Signs wam of the dangers of bison. Careless handling of food and garbage once attracted bears to campsites. Tough new rules have helped keep them away. But the danger Is always there. Yellowstone is a mountainous area covered by: Yellowstone also has many birds. Can you name some of them? a«ooO»p»v-o 0Z Xf0«w 6, a^leapm at untied z, ■u«»s imdwn.i g, Aaidto si '...□•loinu « »l ireq Aireyfi Cl •ifuniDdiip moow ii 'xia oi 'jauinba punojfl penuciu ueptoB 6 •ajoAoo b 'lajJinhs pot L Joep »|nui 9 ‘adoffliui uJoqBuojd ■pninbs punoiO ejutn fr 'dooqs ujoqBiq c JR®q woviq Z 'uosiq ’ I | � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-08-29.pdf ba5a1180e213a01eaaf69e85fd72805a PDF Text Text Schools ready for fall sports Camera catches ’91 Summerfest See Pages 10,11,12 and 13 BIE Luncheon attracts a crowd See Story, Page 3 See Photos, Page 14 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 _—a ■ Hastings Banner THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 1991 VOLUME 137. NO. 27 PRICE 25' District expects many new students News Hastings hires 15 new teachers Briefs by Jeff Kaczmarczyk TIckTock may bain a movie A visit to the Tick Tock Restaurant last week by actor Danny DeVito has local people speculating on the local eatery's chances of being included in a movie being made about former Teamsters President Jimmy Hoffa. DeVito may use the one-story cinder- ’ block building to film a scene inthe story about Hoffa, who disappeared after Iasi being seen-outside a restaurant in the Detroit area in 1975. The Tick Tock is similar in appearance to the one in Detroit, which now has changed a great deal over the last 16 years. DeVito will direct and appear m the film, which will star Jack Nicholson as Hoffa. DeVito, star of television's “Taxi” series in the 1970a, spent about 45 minutes at the local restaurant. United Way sets *91 goal The Barry Area United Way has set a goal of $233,000 for its 199i campaign, which will begin next month. The goal for last year’s drive was $240,000. The campaign came up with a final total of about $210,000. The BAUW has added Nashville to its roster of areas being serviced. Also under the United Way coverage arc Hastings, Delton, Middleville and Freeport. i Chairman of this year’s drive is Richard Gross, longtime chief executive officer for the Viking Corp. Vice chair­ man is Quick Monica of Delton. Theme for the campaign is “Something to Believe In: A Caring County." Changes in agencies served include adding the Tri-County Labor Agency for Human Services and the youth football and baseball and Christmas programs in Nashville. Dropped from the list of agencies served were the Literacy Council of Barry County, which received a federal grant, and the 4-H Council, which did not make a funding request. . The kickoff luncheon for the campaign is scheduled for noon Thursday, Sept 12, at the Leason-Sharpe Hall in downtown Hastings. i Old Fashioned Days scheduled The Prairieville Old Fashioned Farm Days celebration will be held for four days'this year, from today (Aug. 29) through Labor Day Monday. Featured will be arts and crafts. Pea markets, square dancing, all-you-can-eat country breakfasts and plenty of food throughout each day, a draft horse pull, a consignment auction, buffalo chip con­ test, tractor competitions, the induction of new members into the Farmers Hall of Fame and entertainment. Country and western music star Porter Wagoner will headline the musical offer­ ings, backed by Wendy Bagwell and the Sunliters, Mike and Charlotte Turner, the Wasipi Bluegrass Gospel Singers, Bobby Hankins, the Bounty Hunters and the Woodland Gospel Singers. Among the couples being inducted in­ to the Hall of Fame will be James and Alice Fish of Hickory Comers anbd Edgar and Rosa Fleetham of Sunfield. Gov. John Engler was scheduled to take part in the induction ceremonies, but word was received this week that he would be unable to attend. Another competition will be for the Miss Farm Days title in a pageant at 11 a.m. Saturday. Tickets are $3 per day for adults, $1 per day for kids 6 to 10 and children under 5, free. A five-day pass is available for $10. All activities will take place on the dairy farm of Bill and Maggie Aukerman on Milo Road, off M-43 south of Delton. Additional News Briefs Appear on Page 2 J Staff Writer When schools opened this week, 15 new educators were on the job in the Hastings Area School System. The Hastings School Board Monday ap­ pointed the 14 teachers and one principal to fill 11 vacant posts and four newly created positions. The additional teachers come just in time to fill a large last-minute surge of new stu­ dents enrolled in the district Hastings Schools Superintendent Carl Schoessel said officials won't know until next week how many students are attending classes. But principals in the district's five schools have reported a large number of new students registering in the past few weeks. "We've got a whole bunch more kids than we thought we would have," Schoessel said. "The principals were reporting a number of kids coming in and enrolling who were not on our records previously." Meanwhile, at Monday's meeting, the board accepted three resignations and approved five transfers among staff and teachers. New positions include an elementary and middle school vocal music teacher, an ele­ mentary librarian, an elementary and middle school physical education teacher and a mid­ dle and high school science teacher. New administrative appointments include David Ebersole as principal of Hastings Mid­ dle School. See SCHOOLS, continued page 2 Fifteen new educators have joined the Hastings schools this fall to fill 10 teaching vacancies, one administrative position and four new teaching posts. The 15 are (sealed, left to right) Tina Bovee, Jennifer Jenkins, Cheryl Zerbel, Marilee Osterink, Dawn Hayes, Cindy Gutchess, Pat Williams and Amy Doerr. (Standing:) Steve Collins, Jill Munson, Jeff Denny, Brenda Henne, Ann Horton, Joe Steenhuysen and Dave Ebersole. County backs state gas tax hike for road work by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Citing the need for more funds for road repairs, the Barry County Board of Commissioners unanimously has approved a resolution calling for an increase in the state gasoline tax. Two County Road Commissioners and Road Engineer-Manager Jack Kineman attended Tuesday morning's County Board meeting to ask the board to urge state lawmakers and the governor to support a gas tax increase because of dwindling revenues. A 6-cents-per-gallon increase is being pushed by the Road Commission and, if approved, would boost the local road budget by 24 percent, generating an additional $600,000 for Barry. Kineman said the money would be used for road repair, labor and equipment "It won't change our cost sharing with the townships. We need it (the increase) for roads and to keep going." Barry isn't the only county with financial woes in the cost of maintaining roads. "Road commissions all over the state have cut back on personnel and services and are living on inventory. It's getting to be a critical situation," Kineman said. He distributed a seven-page report, called "Michigan: On The Road to Ruin," showing that roads and bridges throughout the state are crumbling and that money needed to repair them is decreasing at an alarming rate. See COUNTY BOARD, Page 2 Hastings Council learns about 911 , rail trail by David T. Young Editor Plans for a rural nature trail and 911 emer­ gency services in Barry County were pre­ sented to the Hastings City Council Monday night, but no actions were taken. Charles Nystrom, executive director of the Barry County 911 program, told the council that the County Board of Commissioners ten­ tatively approved establishing the plan on Aug. 13. Hearings are set for 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, in Delton and for 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept 19, at the County Annex Building in Hastings. A final hearing for all municipali­ ties will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the Commissioners' Chambers in the County Courthouse. Nystrom said the tentative 911 plan calls for an administrative policy board and a tech­ nical advisory board. The former group would include eight Charles Nystrom, executive director of the Barry County emergency 911 program, outlined plans for the system to the City Council Monday evening. members, two county commissioners, a city representative, one village representative, two from the townships, one from the Michigan State Police and one from the public at large. The seven-member technical advisory panel would be made up of city, county and rural police, fire and ambulance personnel. "They (the technical advisory committee members) will do more of the technical work and steer policies," Nystrom said. The administrative board will meet twice or more per year, while the technical group may meet as often as weekly. An interim 911 committee already is in place, with Director of Public Services Mike Klovanich, Fire Chief Roger Caris and Police Chief Jerry Sarver representing the city. Nystrom said the 911 emergency system, once it is in place, will enable residents of Barry County to get help quickly by dialing the three digits on the telephone. However, he said much work still needs to be done. A one-mill request for five years to estab­ lish the countywide system was approved by voters in August 1990 and since then Nys­ trom has been hired as director. "We're ahead of the game (in setting up the program)," he said. Hastings Councilman Franklin Campbell brought up concerns about hiring procedures and job security for current dispatchers. Plans call for two full-time 911 dispatchers and one backup to staff a seven-day-a-weck, 24-hoursa-day service. Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris said the 911 program will be a separate entity and it will be housed in a separate location from other police, fire and ambulance services. Councilwoman Evelyn Brower asked about the $1 20 per month billing costs residents will pay on their phone bills, even after the 911 system is on line. Nystrom explained that the 911 system will be like cable TV in that people will have to pay to have the system installed and then pay to have the service on a regular basis. A site for the program has been selected, at M-79 between Thornapple Manor and the EBI building. Nystrom said he hopes the 911 system will be ready to go in Barry County within the next 18 to 24 months. "We're going as fast as we can in this county," he said. The council did not take any action on 911, but formally accepted the report and placed it on file. In another matter Monday evening, council received information about a proposal to con­ struct a non-motorized "Sugar Bush Trail" on the abandoned railroad corridor that runs from Eaton Rapids through Charlotte, Nashville, Hastings, Middleville and Grand Rapids. The Future Charlotte Recreation Committee, in literature sent to the council, said the trail would be open only for bicy­ cling, hiking, horseback riding and cross­ country skiing. Advocates also said local businesses and taxpayers would benefit However, local citizen Sandy James and Larry Jachim of Middleville spoke out against the trail. James said she visited the Kai-Haven Trail in Allegan and Kalamazoo counties, and found things that concerned her. She also said, "I’m concerned that expenses for law enforcement (on the trail) will fall back on the city and the townships." Jachim said, "They (trail advocates) are painting an extremely rosy picture of the trails, but there are a number of things they're not following." Mayor Mary Lou Gray pointed out that seven blocks of the trail that runs through the city are dedicated to construction of Apple Street The matter was referred to ther Parks Committee. See COUNCIL, continued, page 2 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 29, 1991 SCHOOLS (from Page 1) High school leaching appointments in­ clude: Jeffrey Denny as a math teacher, Brenda Hennc as a special education teacher, Ann Horton as a special education teacher, and Jillana Munson as a science teacher. Elementary and middle school teaching ap­ pointments include: Tina Bovee as a vocal music teacher in the elementary and middle schools, Stephen Collins as a science and math teacher at the middle school, Amelia Doerr as a sixth grade teacher at the middle school, Cynthia Gutchess as a reading teacher in the middle school, Dawn Hayes as elemen­ tary librarian, Jennifer Jenkins as a develop­ mental kindergarten teacher at Southeastern School, Marilee Osterink as a science teacher in the middle school, Joe Steenhuysen as a physical education teacher in the elementary and middle schools, Patricia Williams as half­ time kindergarten teacher at Pleasantview News Briefs Meeting set for Gun Lake “The State of the Lake,” will be the topic of a presentation at the Gun Lake Area Chamber of Commerce meeting Thursday, Sept. 5, at the Bay Pointe Restaurant. The meeting is open to the public and should be of interest to residents of near­ by inland lakes, as well as all Gun Lake residents. Dennis Dunlap, environmental quality analyst with the Michigan Department of Resources, will present a slide show and talk that will take a look at the water quality of Gun Lake and surrounding areas. He will present information on the geological history of the area, water quality and kinds of fish present in the lake. A central theme of the presentation will be non-point pollution. Individual, or point sources of pollution, are often more recognizable as the origin. Non­ point sources of pollution are less recognizable, since they originate from a wider area rather than a single point. There is no charge for the meeting, which will begin at 7 p.m. Interested people are also invited to join the Gun Lake Area Chamber of Commerce for a social hour from 5:50 to 6:30 p.m., with dinner at 6:30. The cost for dinner is $10 per person. Anyone interested in attending the presentation or dinner are asked to call the chamber office at 672-7822 to make reservations. Split schedule thins bus ranks A split schedule for Thomapple Kellogg schools has resulted in fewer bus drivers needed to handle routes this year. Twenty routes have been designated, but there are 27 drivers. Superintendent Steve Garrett said the seven unassigned drivers have not been laid off, but in some cases they may be able to draw unemployment. The split schedule has the elementary schools’ classes meeting from 8:50 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and the middle and high school classes from 7:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. The schedule ii» needed in the wake of the bus garage fire last May, in which most of TK’s fleet was destroyed. Since then the school system has purchased buses from other districts. Poem contest winners named Winners in three age groups have been announced in the Barry County Historical Society’s poem contest on the American flag. Winning in the 10 years and younger category was Deanna Popour, 10, of Hastings. In the 11 to 18 division, the winner was Ruth Canton, 13, of Mid­ dleville. Beverly Veen, 34. of Mid­ dleville, took top honors in the 19 and over category. Sean Lester, 18, of Hastings, received an honorable mention. Each will receive awards and be honored at the Barry County Historical Society annual banquet Oct. 17. The poems also will be published in the society’s 1991-92 program book. Judges for the contest were poets Elizabeth Underwood and Phyllis Settles of Hastings and Norma Blair of Middleville. Woodland sets its Homecoming The village of Woodland will have its annual Homecoming celebration from Friday through the Labor Day weekend. Featured will be an ice cream social, plenty of food, a softball tournament, breakfasts, arts and crafts, a book sale, a parade, entertainment, a dunking booth, games, a chicken barbecue, a raffle, a dance, a gospel concert, a community­ worship service, and competitions for firefighters. Grand marshal for the parade this year is Robert Anderson. School, and Cheryl Zerbel as a language and social studies teacher in the middle school. Staff and coaching appointments include Frankie McCabe as secretary in the middle school, Pat Purgiel as eighth-grade girls' basketball coach, and Marilee Osterink as seventh-grade girls’ basketball coach. "We’re very pleased with all of these people who have joined our school system," said Schoessel said. Three staff members have resigned. They are: Connie Hindenach, special education teacher at Hastings High School; Gloria Travis, food service worker; and Lee Vender, adult education secretary. Hindenach has taken a new position with another school district, Travis has become a school aide, and Vender has moved out of state. Another five staff members were reassigned to new positions. They are: Kay Acker, as adult education secretary; Cindy Bender, as first-grade teacher at Southeastern School; Felpausch offers recycling program The Felpausch Food Centers are offer­ ing area residents a ehnee to recycle plastic grocery bags and polystyrene packaging materials such as styrofoam egg cartons. Plastic grocery bags, meat and pro­ duce trays, take-out food containers and egg cartons may be deposited in con­ tainers located in each of the stores in Delton. Hastings and Lake Odessa. Plastic bags and polystyrene returned to Felpausch must be clean and free of all food waste. Paper receipts should be removed from plastic bags and polystyrene should be rinsed in warm soapy water before being returned. The polystyrene and plastic bags recycled by Felpausch shoppers will be used to make underlayment, a product used in the building industry, and for plastic lumber, often used in retaining walls. National Bank 5-star again National Bank of Hastings has been awarded a five-star rating for seven con­ secutive quarters from Bauer Financial Reports, a research firm based in Coral Gables, Fla. The honor identifies the institution as one of the safest, most credit worthy commercial banks in the United States. The award is based on a zero to fivestar rating assigned by Bauer Financial Reports, based on analysis of March 31 data filed with federal regulators. The five-star rating indicates that the bank’s adjusted tangible capital exceeds 9.0 percent of tangible assets, its risk­ based capital ratio exceeds 9.25 percent, delinquencies and repossessed assets are manageable, the institution is soundly in­ vested and that it earned a profit or suf­ fered only an insignificant loss for the quarter ending March 31. OES to honor local citizen The Hastings chapter of the Order of Eastern Star will honor a local resident for contributions to the community. The OES meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, at the Masonic Temple. Absentee ballots available for vote Absentee ballots for the Hastings Area School System’s special election Sept. 23 are available at the administration of­ fice, 232 W. Grand St. Those interested may call 948-4400 or write for applications. The final application date is Saturday, Sept. 21. Blood drive needs donors The annual Rotary-Kiwanis blood drive is taking place today (Thursday. Aug. 29) at the Moose Lodge from 1 to 7 p.m. Red Cross officials report that blood is in critically short supply this summer, so anyone who is not a member of either group also is invited to donate. Music variety offered tonight A wide variety of musical styles will be performed at tonight’s “Showcase” at Arby’s Restaurant in Hastings, begin­ ning at 7:30 p.m. Appearing will be the Stradi-Various Shing Band, Larry Sturm, Duane Hagen and Randy Hilliker. The program will begin at 6:30. Scats will be available on a first-come, firstserved basis. Future showcases ire planned for Sept. 12 and 16. Principal moves to nearby school Maplewood Elementary Principal Dave Doozan has left the Mapie Valley School District to accept a similar pos­ tion at Lake wood. Doozan. who said he was spread too thin at Maplewood, will be the new prin­ cipal at Woodland. He will continue at Maplewood, in addition to taking on duties of his new post, until a replace ment can be found. Sally Fullerton, as alternative education teacher at Hastings High School; Mary McKinley, as reading teacher at Southeastern School; and Judy Tuttle, as fourth grade teacher at Central School. In other business: •The board amended its five-year-old law­ suit against the state for underfunding man­ dated programs to include the years 1987­ 1991 in the claim. The suit originally was filed in 1986 for that year only. Many other Michigan school districts have filed similar lawsuits, claiming the state has not provided the money to fund required programs. Schoessel said he does not expect a speedy resolution to the claims, which total "hundreds of thousands of dollars." "It’s probably politics," he said of the de­ lay. "If these claims are ever successful, the question is where will the state ever get the money?" •The board accepted transfers from four non-residents seeking to attend Hastings schools and denied a fifth request. The board also agreed to release one student and denied a second request by a resident seeking to attend classes elsewhere. The school board normally reject requests for transfers except in unusual circumstances, such as allowing a senior to complete a final year of school or permitting a student to at­ tend a program not offered in the resident's district. Several of Monday's decisions were . made because of students who expect to move this fall. •The board thanked Hastings ChryslerPlymouth-Dodge and Gavin Chevrolet-BuickPontiac for providing cars for driver's train­ ing. Coordinator Jeff Simpson said 237 students completed the program successfully during the summer. Another 19 either dropped out or failed the program. •The University of Michigan accreditation committee that visited the district last fall has named four school programs as exemplary. The programs include interior building and maintenance, dropout prevention, community relations and T / use. "The University of Michigan publishes a listing of v jmplary programs that are circu­ lated to of the accredited schools and are avai’- ’ io other schools," Schoessel said. -cd Domke, a vocational agriculture and science teacher at Hastings High School, has been nominated as Michigan Agri-Science Teacher of the Year for 1990-91. He is one of two finalists now under consideration by the Michigan State University Agriculture and Extension Office. •Pete DeDecker, a biology teacher at Hast­ ings High School, has been named a mentor/teacher for a national in-service education program in human genetic knowledge and .bio-ethical decision making. DeDecker at­ tended a workshop in July at Ball State Uni­ versity, which received the National Science Foundation grant to offer the program to 550 teachers in the nation. COUNTY BOARD...cont/nued from page 1 The report was prepared by the Transportation Interest Group, a coalition that includes the County Road Association of Michigan, the Michigan Municipal League, the Michigan Public Transit Association and the Michigan Road Builders Association. The state gasoline tax hasn't been increased since 1984 when a 3-cent-per-gallon hike went into effect Revenues from that tax have decreased because of fuel efficient cars that get twice as many miles per gallon than they did in the 1980s, the report said. On the other hand, costs for labor, insurance and maintaining roads have escalated. Forty-five states have raised gas taxes since Michigan's last increase. And Michigan's gas tax rate is in the bottom 15 states, the report said. Ohio, for example, has a yearly increase, but Michigan lawmakers capped the rate here, local road officials said. The County Road Association of Michigan is seeking to remove the cap and allow a 4­ cent increase in the gas tax and change the present fuel tax formula base, which would amount to a 2-cent increase, Kineman said. In a sample resolution, given to the board, the Road Association also endorsed replacing the maintenance index factor in the fuel tax rate formula; removing the 1993 expiration date of the formula distributing revenues to highway agencies; increasing the critical bridge fund from $5 million to $10 million annually; and adjusting the formula distributing revenues to county road commissions by changing the Urban Fund factor from 10 to 12 percent. If the changes eventually become law "it will not solve all of our problems,” Kineman said. However, "it would allow us to replace people and equipment" The County Board approved supporting a gas tax increase resolution, but said it would draft its own version with a flat-rate increase proposal that would be capped. 'Tm uncomfortable giving carte blanche removing the ceiling (on a state gasoline tax)," said Commissioner Rae M. Hoare. "The average person will be paying those taxes," she said later. During discussion by the board, Commissioner Marjorie Radant at first said she could not support a gas tax resolution unless there were strings attached to guarantee that the increased funds for the County Road Commission would be earmarked for road repair rather than labor and equipment. But, she changed her mind when a roll call vote was taken. "Everything else goes to labor. You have to have people to get anything done," said Commissioner Robert Wenger, contending that roads are an important infrastructure. "I agree wholeheartedly that the priority should be roads and not machinery," said Commissioner Orvin Moore. “To me that is the fairest because it's overall. I also acknowledge you have to have bodies and equipment" Eighty-one percent of Michigan's roads and 32 percent of its bridges must be repaired or replaced in the 1990s, according to information presented by Kineman. The Detroit News reported in June that as many as seven Ionia County bridges are so in need of repair that school buses must unload the children before crossing, then pick them up on the other side. Bad roads cost citizens money and "destroy" their vehicles," the report said. The average state motorist spends an extra $108 annually in fuel and vehicle maintenance costs because of bad roads, according to the Citizens Research Council of Michigan. Poorly maintained roads were blamed as the reason the state had to pay $21 million in damage awards in 1989-90 as a result of negligence lawsuits after traffic accidents, according to data from the Senate Fiscal Agency. Those damage awards were paid with tax money from the Michigan Transportation Fund, which is supposed to be used to build and maintain roads and bridges, the report said. COUNCIL...cont/nued from page 1 In other business Monday, the council: • Received a letter from the Michigan De­ partment of the Treasury, noting that assessor Judy Meyers has passed her personal property examiner test. The city will paya J25 fee for her certifica­ tion as a personal property examiner, a move questioned by Councilman Donald Spencer. Spencer asked if there is a policy governing when the city pays for city employees' certifi­ cations. The Personel Committee will report on the matter in a future meeting. • Approved requests from Fire Chief Roger Caris and Police Chief Jerry Sarver for the departments using an abandoned city-owned house for training exercises. • Referred to the Property Committee a re­ quest for better care of the recycling site at the parking lot next to Tyden Park. • Learned that Hastings will have Mayor Exchange Day with the city of Milan, near Ann Arbor, next May if mayors of both cities are re-elected this year. • Received a letter from the Michigan De­ partment of Public Health congratulating Klovanich, Jim Tobias and Jimmie Campbell for their 25 years of service or more in the field of public water supply. They each will receive an Edward Dunbar Rich Service Award at a conference Sept. 10-13 at the Shanty Creek resort. • Approved a request by the First Presbyte­ rian Church for use of Fish Hatchery Park Sept. 8 for a picnic. • Learned that the Michigan Department of Transportation conducted surveys of traffic on Broadway at State Street and Broadway at Woodlawn. No changes will be made at the latter intersection, but a new "eight-phase" traffic signal at Broadway and State will be installed. Also, a traffic signal will be erected on State Street at Industrial Drive. Council was not given dates for the changes. • Agreed to contribute an estimated $400 to $500 for the Lions Club's project of con­ structing a handicapped accessible floating dock for a pond at Fish Hatchery Park. The Lions had set aside $2,500 for the project, but later learned that the cost would run between $2,900 and $3,000. • Set a public hearing on a new ordinance for 7:45 p.m. Sept. 9 in council chambers. The proposed ordinance deals with the city's powers for renewal and revocation of liquor licenses. • Approved two traffic control orders issued by Sarver. Both allow Apple Street to be through streets and place stop signs on Park and Washington streets at their intersections. • Approved, with certain conditions, a re­ quest from Elisa Smith of Lake Odessa to use Fish Hatchery Park for a wedding ceremony. Plans for use of a horse-drawn carriage will have to be scrapped because animals are not allowed in the park. Smith and her entourage will be responsible for cleanup. Mother faces kidnapping charges by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer A woman who was the subject of a protest last year at the Michigan State Police Hast­ ings Post has re-appeared to have her day in court At the height of a divorce and custody bat­ tle over her 9-year-old daughter, Trenda Engle disappeared in July 1990 with her child. Claiming police refused to investigate En­ gle’s allegations that her daughter had been sexually molested by the child's father, a Kalamazoo group staged a picket in August 1990 in Hastings, Kalamazoo and Battle Creek. The father, a resident of southern Barry County, repeatedly has denied Engle's claims. After nearly a year in hiding, the Plainwell resident re-appeared last month and pleaded guilty last week to attempted parental kid­ napping. District Judge Gary Holman took the plea under advisement and released Engle follow­ ing the Aug. 20 hearing. A sentencing date has been set for Feb. 17,1992. ~ Though kidnapping is ordinarily a serious felony, Engle faces no more than one year in prison because the law treats parental kidnap­ ping differently from other forms of kidnap­ ping, said Barry County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor. "In a lot of these cases, you have a parent who truly feels she has a reason. She truly believes the child was in danger," Nakfoor said. "In a case like this, you have some sort of leeway." Engle also turned herself into Calhoun County Circuit Court where a judge had issued a bench warrant for her arrest for failure to comply with his order granting the child's father unsupervised visitation rights. After Engle disappeared with her now 10year-old d tighter, Judge Miller awarded the father full custody. Michigan State Police Detective Sgt. C.J. Anderson said Engle filed a complaint against her husband in June 1989, but police found no proof of her allegations and closed the case. At her request, troopers from Hastings be­ gan a second investigation in June 1990, but cleared the father a second time. "I'm 99.9 percent sure nothing every hap­ pened," Anderson said. "Everything we did pointed to he didn't do it. Every piece of the investigation." Anderson said he believes Engle coached her daughter to lie to authorities, and police are considering asking the Barry County Prosecutor's office to charge Engle with fail­ ing a false police report "She just won't get off it," Anderson said. "I told her if she lies, we’d file a charge of false police report" The private divorce turned into a public matter in August 1990 when members of Protect Innocent Children Against Sex Of­ fenders (PICASO) staged protests in three ci­ ties. In Hastings, seven people carrying signs reading "The courts are not protecting our children” and "Abused children do not lie" picketed in front of the State Police post headquarters on West State Street PICASO co-founder Freida Thrasher, of Kalamazoo, said during the protest that doc­ tors found possible signs of abuse in 1989 when they examined the girl, who later claimed her father assaulted her. Anderson said, however, the medical find­ ings were inconclusive. The detective also said he believes Engle coached her daughter to make the allegations against the girl's fa­ ther. the courts ARE NOT Members of the Kalamazoo-based group Protect Innocent Children Against Sex Offenders (PICASO) staged a protest in August 1990 in Hastings against the Michigan State Police for failing to investigate an alleged case of child abuse. The mother of the alleged victim returned from hiding with her daughter in July and pleaded guilty last week to a charge of attempted parental kidnapping. (Banner file photo). �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 29, 1991 — Page 3 Former state educator calls for community involvement in ochools A large crowd of educators, professionals, service club members and other attended the ninth annual Business, Industry and Education luncheon and meeting Monday at Hastings High School. Philip E. Runkel by JefT Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer Public schools belong to everyone and should be a conununity resource, said a former state superintendent Monday. Speaking in Hastings at the ninth annual Business, Industry and Education luncheon and meeting, Phillip E. Runkel challenged citizens to get involved in education. "The schools belong to all of you. They are all of yours," he said. "They are the most important resource in your community." Even homeowners who do not have chil­ dren in school have an interest in providing quality schools. "The one thing that relates to all of your property values is the schools," he said. Despite declining test scores, Runkel said American schools are sound. Foreign schools are no better than U.S. schools, but the public commitment to edu­ cation often is stronger in other countries, said Runkel, a former superintendent of American Community Schools in Athens, Greece. In Japan, which does not have individual school districts, the central government pays 53 percent of the costs of public education, Runkel said. But the former educator denied that Japanese schools are better. "They are not superior. In fact, they proba­ bly aren't as good," Runkel said. "But there is a strong emphasis on education. There is a continued commitment for education." "If you look at our jails and our schools, you see where our priorities are," he said. "We lock up criminals one to a bunk so they are safe. But many of our schools are wholly inadequate." The changing American family is forcing schools to adopt different teaching methods and alternative programs, including pre­ school and latch-key programs. Once, most kids grew up in traditional families, with a father who worked and a mother who stayed home. Today, no more than 5 percent of students grow up in a tradi­ tional home. Some 70 percent of adult women who are eligible to work do hold a job. And 40 per­ cent of school kids come from single-parent homes, Runkel said. "One out of six children in Michigan is on public assistance," he said. Runkel challenged businesses to get in­ volved with education by offering scholar­ ships and internships. "It takes time to do, but the community has to be committed toeducation," he said. Runkel also challenged educators to de­ velop self esteem in their students. "Think about the signals you send to kids," he said. "The professional educators have to do one thing very well: They have to show a continued professionalism to serve people and to care for people." About the upcoming millage vote in the Hastings School District, Runkel said now is the time to build new facilities. "You are going to grow. Like it or not, it's going to happen," he said. "If you don't vote them this time, they'll be back." "Right now, you'll save millions of dollars because interest rates are at an all-time low," he said. "Construction costs are at an all-time low," he said. Currently vice president of investment banking for the Kemper Securities Group in Lansing, Runkel is the former state superin­ tendent of public instruction and former pres­ ident of Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City. Runkel began his career as a teacher and coach in the Yale public schools. He later worked for the Birmingham and Clintondale schools and was superintendent of schools in the Utica and Grand Rapids public schools. He holds an undergraduate degree from Fer­ ri.. State University, a master’s and a special­ ist's degree from Michigan State University, and several honorary doctorate degrees. "Phil is uniquely qualified with his back­ ground in business and education," said Hast­ ings Schools Superintendent Carl Schoessel while introducing Runkel. In closing remarks, Fred Jacobs, BIE co­ chairman, echoed Runkel in saying Hastings school must prepare for the future. "We live in a pretty cozy community here, but it's going to change," Jacobs said. "We have to accept it, but we have to ensure that some of our cozy community remains." Jacobs warned that the changes will come soon. "It's not going to be like it was years ago when changes happened oh so slowly," he said. "We're not teaching our kids for Hast­ ings anymore or for Michigan any more. We’re teaching them for the world." Monday's luncheon at Hasting High School, which was open to the public, drew a large cross-section of educators, business "Ifyou look at our jails and our schools, you see where our priorities are. We lock up criminals one to a bunk so they are safe. But many ofour schools are wholly inadequate." —Philip E. Runkel former state school superintendent leaders, professionals and others. Nearly every local service club or organiza­ tion had members present at the luncheon. Apart from educators, the largest representa­ tion came from the Hastings Rotary and Kiwanis clubs. Runkel made note of the clubs' attendance and thanked them for their work in the com­ munity. "Service clubs play an important role in the community in doing what I call 'good work,"' he said. "All of these organizations are important in the communiiy." "We're all responsible for building a better community," he said. "Sometimes it takes sacrifice. Sometimes it’s money." Nashville recycling drop site opens soon by Susan Hinckley _ Staff Writer The proposed community recycling drop site at Carl’s Market should be operational this month, said organizers at a meeting held Monday to iron out final details. Present for that session were Donald, Jeanette and Bob Joseph of Carl’s Market; Jane Norton, coordinator of Recycling in Barry County (RiBC); Ken Neil and Don Johnson of Hastings Sanitary Service. Inc.; Ted Spoelstra, Nashville President Pro Tern and recycling site coordinator; and Ron Ohler, chairman of a citizens’ committee responsible for implementing the initial proposal. The group inspected the selected site at the southwest comer of Carl’s Market parking lot and discussed the containers, instruction signs and other facets governing the free 24-hour per day, seven-day per week operation. The villages of Nashville and Vermontville and townships of Castleton. Maple Grove and Vermontville have all voted to support the site, each unit of government pledging S20 per month for one year toward the $ 100 mon­ thly charge by Hastings Sanitary Service. The company will supply all containers, haul away the materials as often as necessary and will receive any income from sale of the recyclables. The Nashville Village Council did the preliminary groundwork on the plan after Spoelstra last November made the initial sug­ gestion of a community drop site. He cited the inconvenience of the present Transfer and Recycling Center on Casgrove Street in Nashville, supported by that village and the townships of Castleton and Maple Grove. He said that the facility cannot handle the current volume of recyclabes because it operates only one day per week. The new site will open as soon as signs, fur­ nished by RiBC, are ready. Norton expects these to be completed in time for an opening about mid-September. “Ken has the containers ready,” noted Spoelstra. Items to be accepted at the site are clear glass jars and bottles (clean with no lids); metal food cans (cleaned, labels off, and flat­ tened); aluminum, including aluminum foil (wiped clean); and plastic milk jugs (washed, flattened, no caps). "It is so important that everthing be clean­ ed." noted Norton. “It’s not garbage any more." Inside Carl’s Market there also will be a container for recyclable polystyrene (often called styrofoam) items that have been clean­ ed, said Jeanette Joseph. This material will be hauled away by the Spartan company. In August, the Nashville Village Council appointed Spoelstra as volunteer recycling site coordinator. At the time of his initial pro­ posal, he had offered to be personally respon­ sible for seeing that the drop site is kept in an orderly and clean manner. As coordinator. Spoelstra was given authorization to proceed with detailed plann­ ing for the location and physical establishment of the site; to make arrangements with the property owners, and with Hastings Sanitary Service for removal and processing of recyclable materials; and to coordinate volunteers for regular monitoring and maintenance of the site. 1 he drop site will be the sole responsiblity of me Village of Nashville, since the other four supporting entities of government ex­ pressed a preference to limit their contribu­ tions to the S20 monthly payment rather than to become part of a governing board. All governmental units signed a resolution of support for one year. The drop site will be operated on a one-year trial basis to see if it will work, explained Ohler. There is no re­ quirement after one year to continue its operation. However, there has been widespread com­ munity support for the project, due especially to its convenient location. Now, planners and proponents of the recycling drop site are eagerly awaiting its opening. Health Dept will seek grant to aid groundwater, mapping Among those on hand Monday to discuss plans for the new community recycling drop site to be located at Carl’s Market in Nashville were (from left) Ted Spoelstra, volunteer site coordinator; Ron Ohler, citizens’ commit­ tee chairman; Jeanette Joseph, of Carl’s Market; and Jane Norton, coor­ dinator of Recycling in Barry County. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A computerized global positional system to enhance groundwater information and mapping techniques may be implemented to help governmental units and agencies in Barry County. The Barry/Eaton District Health Department is seeking a three-year, S288.3OO grant to buy equipment for a mapping project from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s Groundwater Education in Michigan (GEM) program. GEM is designed to encourage communities to develop local action-oriented groundwater protection projects. The Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday endorsed the grant effort and said the project would enhance its own efforts to computerize land parcel maps in all the townships. Obtaining the grant would be a continuation of the department's groundwater protection strategies that have been implemented during the past several years, said James Schnackenberg, the health department's environmental health director. The grant would increase the computer data bases of groundwater information by employing the global positional system (GPS), he said. Health Department officials said they hope to know by the end of September if the grant is approved. Substantially more accurate information "on where things are on the face of the map" can be obtained with a GPS from signals bounced off satellites to denote latitude and longitude, Schnackenberg said. "It's an enhancement to mapping. "We're excited about it," he said. With the county’s new system of computerizing parcels, GPS can position such things as locations of septic systems, wells, chemical storage and sites of environmental concerns such as old dumps, landfills and chemical contamination. The Barry project will build groundwater protection strategies into the fabric of the county's parcel-mapping system plus land use and zoning and emergency response systems. The county is in the process of implementing an enhanced 911 emergency telephone and central dispatch system. The result of the project will be a wealth of information that can be used by decision makers, said County Coordinator Judy Peterson - " .All with the aim to protect the environment." A variety of overlay maps can be used with the bate map to better use soil survey information the county already has, data from the planning and zoning department to determine if a site is appropriate for a certain type of zone or dwelling, etc. The drain commissioner, the health department and other governmental units and agencies are expected to find uses for their specific needs because of the mapping capabilities. The county expects its parcel­ mapping process to be faster because of the GPS equipment, she said. Consequently, improving relationships between agencies is expected to be a side benefit of the project, along with getting citizens involved in determining needs, Schnackenberg said. For instance, "We want to go to area farmers and ask them what needs to be done and what help they need. Environmental attributes will become central to county resource management through the GEM program, creating a permanent network of groundwater advocates and making the county an active partner with natural watershed groups, county officials have been told. The county, as part of the project, would extend its skills and resources to any GEM site or groundwater project within 300 miles. �Page 4 _ The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 29. 1991 KNOW YOUR SCHOOLS Information about the Hastings Area School Systems by Carl Schoessel, Superintendent No donations for swim pool In response to recent inquires about whether the Hastings Area School System ever receiv­ ed a donation to construct a swimming pool in the past, a spokesperson for the Hastings Area Schools has issued the following statement: "Former Board of Education Trustees Mildred Smith and Howard Frost, who both served many years on the Hastings Board of Education during the time of the alleged gift, report that the Hastings Area Schools never were offered any funds to construct a swimm­ ing pool “According to Frost, ‘There was coffee shop talk about an interest on the part of some citizens in having a swimming pool, but it never went beyond the talking stage. The schools never even received an offer of a donation of a pool, so obviously didn’t even receive any cash.’ "Smith concurred with Frost’s statement, and added. *1 also was aware of the talk about an interest in having a swimming pool, but I even heard that there was talk about making a donation to the Hastings Country Club so that the pool could be located there. 1 don’t know if such an offer was ever made to the Country Club, but I do know that the schools never received any offer or funds for a swimming pool.’ A check of school system records and con­ versations with school system personnel who have been part of the schools after Smith and Frost left the Board of Education produced the same information: No one has ever offered or made a donation to the Board of Education to build a swimm­ ing pool." Letters^ Don’t confuse pool with space needs To The Editor We hope every concerned citizen had an opportunity to read the "Know Your Schools" article in the Aug. 22 Banner. The facts and concerns stated in that article are real. Our elementary schools are already at maximum capacity, with kids meeting in janitorial closets, and more children are on the way. Because of years of operating on a "shoe string” budget — putting our tax dollars into educating the children and not building maintenance — many of our schools’ facilities are in poor condition and in desperate need of repair. We know it is very easy to want to believe that the school system is irresponsible with our tax dollars, and if they just “cut out some of the fat” there would be plenty of money to go around. The truth of the matter is, our school’s operating millage is below the state average, and our per pupil spending is toward the bottom third. Even so, we turn out students who are educated better than the state's average. We are getting a much better return on our tax dollar than a community like Southfield. They spend about two and a quarter times more than we do on each student. As members of the Citizens* Building and Site Advisory Committee we had serious reservations about putting the issue of a swim­ ming pool before the voters at this time. Not because our community could not benefit from having a pool, but simply because the timing was lousy. We were worried that peo­ ple would equate the necessity of providing for the space and growth needs of our school system with the luxury of having a community pool. Although the pool would be located at the high school, it is clearly intended to be a com­ munity pool. Community agencies could sub­ sidize some of the costs, and fees could reduce the maintainance budget. However, this pool cannot be started without all the necessary funds to build it being approved. The millage being asked for is for up to the amount named. That maximum amount would not be levied if money was received from other sources. The decision on the pool should be straight forward. Either you believe the community would benefit from having it enough that you arc willing to support it financially, or you don’t. But please do not use the pool as an argu ment to rationalize away the space needs of our school system. Jim and Peg Peurach Hastings ‘Yes’ school voters must speak out To The Editor: I am writing this letter in support of our school board trustees, administrators and teachers. I want them to know how much I appreciate the many hours they put into their jobs so that our children can have the best possible chance at a positive, balanced educational experience. Our girls are 8, 6 and 4,1 want them to have the best education they can have. I understand that it will take money to provide that educa­ tion. I also understand that those costs are continually increasing. I trust our elected school officials’ judg­ ment. I believe our administrators and teachers are doing their best to stretch our tax dollars. I am .very tired of reading letters from negative people, commenting about our school system. I don’t care that they didn’t have a pool, I want to see a pool at our high school. Those of us who support our schools need to speak out! Thank you, Brenda A. Rizor Cystic Fibrosis drive to start To The Editor: It’s September again... Thirty thousand young people in this country have Cystic Fibrosis... a fatal disease with half of its vic­ tims not reaching their 21st birthdays. It’s September again... Three children will die each day. It’s September again... Every five hours a child is bom with CF. (Hatting, Banner) Devoted to the Interests of Barry County since 1856 published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President Stephen Jacobs Treasurer It’s September again... Volunteers throughout Hastings are mobilizing to help in the battle against Cystic Fibrosis We urge all members of our community to join together and support us as we begin our door-to-door campaign on Sept. 1. Ann E. Devroy Campaign Coordinator Hastings No one has the right to litter Lately throughout Michigan we have been noticing signs saying “Adopt a Highway Pro­ gram — these two miles — (some organiza­ tion or commercial group).” Between Hastings and Woodland on M-43 there are signs announcing that Felpausch In­ corporated, Woodland Eagles and other organizations each have adopted four miles of highway and will periodically pick up litter. Volunteers from my own church have adopted a section of M-50. We should be especially grateful to those among us who go out in any weather on assigned days during their own free time and pick up other people’s carelessly discarded garbage. They put it in bags provided by the Michigan State Highway Department. It is a dirty, uncomfortable and hard job. The highway department follows on Monday and picks up the filled bags and takes them to a dump or landfill for disposal. But why should anyone have to pick up other peoples’ garbage? Why do some people think they have a constitutional right to litter and dirty the public highways and byways, the secondary roads through State Game Reserves, even fanners’ fields and other peo­ ple’s front yards? It would be enough of taxpayers’ money spent to keep highways, clean, if only the squished coons, possums, squirrels, birds and deer had to be piiM&up occasionally. When I was 6 years old, my grandparents moved about 60 miles away from where we lived to the cooler coastal area of central California. From that time on throughout my childhood and youth, my family often drove up into the hills, across a high valley and over the mountains to the beach and to Grand­ mother’s house. We usually took a meal to eat along the way. I can remember my mother often saying, "We can throw out such things as an orange or a banana peel, an apple core, or a peach seed along the highway because the ants, the birds and nature itself will soon dispose of it. But we cannot throw out our waxed paper, a piece of newspaper, our paper bags, or anything that is not natural enough to be decomposed by nature in a few days. Certain­ ly not tin cans or bottles!” We sometimes stopped and cleaned up after someone else who did not know or follow mother's wise rules. When I grew up and started traveling far­ ther from home than that route to Grandma’s house by the beach, I found that many people used to the highways for dumping anything and everything. This surprised and upset me. Didn’t everyone’s mother teach them what was proper to drop from a car window and what was not? The first year we lived in Georgia, I follow­ ed a beautiftil, large white limousine out of the church parking lot one morning and saw a be­ jeweled hand dangle out of the passenger win­ Public Opinion: Reporter’s Notes... by...Catherine Lucas dow and drop a styrofoam coffee cup beside the road. For many weeks I watched that cup to see what would happen to it, and nothing ever did until someone finally picked it up. Styrofoam cups lying beside a road have been particularly offensive to me ever since. How can anyone feel they have a right to subject everyone else to look at their garbage for years every time they leave home, or to have to pick it up and carry it away? Those of us who have traveled by highway in various states know there is a huge varia­ tion in the appearance of roadsides from state to state. Some states lool like a continuous garbage dump and some are completely clean and green. We will not name a particularly dirty state, but New York comes to mind as a particularly clean one. It is also noted that when one enters that state on any highway, a large sign inform­ ing them of a $200 fine for littering a New York State highway is soon seen. Many people have told me that tines do net­ work, for how many litterers can the police catch, and we do not want policemen to bother with such trivia, anyway. I only know it seems to work in states that bother to try it. Of course, the final solution must lie in education. Shall we have to load our primary teachers with one more lesson to teach our babies, that the earth is not ours to litter, but to keep clean and beautiful. Or will more parents start by setting a right example and explaining that we do not throw out anything where ever we wish when we are through us­ ing it. There are three possible routes: 1. Our waste materials must all be controll­ ed and disposed of properly in the first place. 2. We must all either live in a continuous garbage dumg. 3. Some of us must go cut and pick up other people’s litter one weekend a month. What a pity so many of us do not understand that and we now follow the second or third choices in a nation blessed with so much natural beauty. Many important issues face residents of Hastings and Barry County. We welcome any solutions or opinions on matters of school, business or lifestyle, through “Letter to the Editor”. Write us on your thoughts this week. The Banner Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general Interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: •Make your letter brief and to the point. •Letters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must include their signature, address and phone number. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Sc.id letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 How about the Tick Tock as a scene for a movie? Actor Danny DeVito paid a visit last week to the Tick Tock Restaurant near Hastings to look at the area as possible background for an upcoming movie on Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa. What would you think if the Tick Tock is used as a setting for such a movie? John Jacobs Vice President Frederic Jacobs Secretary Newsroom David T. Young {Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Todd Tubergen /Sports Editor) Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Sue Hinckley Sandra Ponsetto Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. - noon. Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Denise Howell Phylis Bowers Subscription Rates: S13 per year in Barry County S15 p*>r year in adjoining counties 516.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: PO Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) Mary Rose, Nashville: Jim Rose, Nashville: Lynette Meaney, Hastings: Janice Hilliker, Hastings: Vickey Argo, Hastings: , George Lydy, Leesburg, Fla.: "I didn’t think much about it. My feeling is that if they do it. it’s nice." "I think it would be cool and I’d want to watch it being made." "I think it would be great- It would bring a lot of business for the Tick Tock and Hastings." "It’s surprising. But it would be nice for our town and for the Tick Tock." "I think it’s great for this little town. It would give us a shot in the arm." "It’d be great. It would put Hastings on the map." �The Hastings Ban,.or — Thursday, August 29, 1991 — Page 5 FINANCIAL State drunk driving laws get tougher fumahtdby... Mark D. Christensen of Edward D. Jones & Co. Look for long-term solutions to your personal financial goals short-term, erratic economic and market reactions. Well-defined financial goals, and in­ vestments carefully selected to meet those goals, eliminate the need to continually restructure your portfolio. Fine tuning your investments makes sense. The need to con­ tinually re-tune, however, generally means poor initial planning. Last year, the stock market closed at a loss for the first time since 1981. On Jan. 1, 1990, the Dow Jones Industrial Average stood at 2753. On Dec. 31, 1990, it was 2633, down about 4 percent, or less than 1 percent with dividends reinvested. Throughout the course of those 12 months, the market experienced volatile, short-term fluctuations that jolted some investors out of the market. Some of these investors will not return; they are trying to achieve long-term financial goals with a short-term investment stategy. ■ The best way to achieve long-term goals is to focus on the long-term uptrend rather than getting caught up in short-term fluctuations. In other words, keep your eye on the man climbing the staircase, not on the yo-yo boun­ cing up and down in his hand. Try it. Examine a chart tracking the perfor­ mance of any conservative, well-managed mutual fund. At the end of any meaningful period of five years or more, the combined market value of the stocks in that fund has in­ creased in value. There may be one or more years within your selected time span that the value has declined from Lhe previous year, but the overall, long-term record should be up. During any given year, however, the stock market may experience wide fluctuations and end, as in 1990, with little change. For exam­ ple in 1987, the year of the record one-day decline of more than 500 points, the major market indices actually ended the year with slight gains. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index gained 2 percent, and the Dow gained 2.3 per­ cent. Yet, had you invested several weeks before the “crash,” then sold your stock and never re-entered the market, you undoubtedly would have taken an unreasonable loss. But for patient investors with an eye on the long term, the market recovered and rewarded their confidence. In short, serious investing is a long-term project. If your investments are selected with care to meet long-term goals and are perform­ ing as designed, don’t be overly disturbed by The Associated Press LANSING - Gov. John Engler says there's a simple message for drunken drivers in a package of new laws. "If you drink and you drive, you’re in trouble in Michigan. That's the message," Engler said last Thursday after signing the last of the six bills into law. "It is time to take control of the highways and get drunk drivers off the streets," said Secretary of State Richard Austin, who chairs the Michigan State Safety Commission. Among other things, the package will: • Require drunken driving cases to be set­ tled within 77 days of arrest. Letters — STOCKS The following prices are close of business last Reported changes are from ious week. Company Close AT&T 38V. Ameritech 62’/. 53V. Anheuser-Busch Chrysler 11V. 24V. Clark Equipment CMS Energy 21’/. 64’/, Coca Cola 53’/, Dow Chemical Exxon 58’/, Family Dollar 24’/. Ford 31 37'/, General Motors Great Lakes Bancorp 11 39s/. Hastings Mfg. IBM 95’/. JCPenney 50V. Johnson & Johnson 91V. Kmart 45V. Kellogg Company 108V. McDonald's 32V. Sears 41V. Southeast Mich. Gas 18 28’/. Spartan Motors Upjohn 43V. Gold $354.40 Silver $3.93 Dow Jones 3926.16 Volume 145,000,000 Nashville debates enforcing junk law from the Tuesday. the prev­ Change + ’/> + 2’/. + 2V. + V. + 2'1, + '/. + 1'/. +3 +1 -V. + 1V. + 2'1. + V. -V. —V, + v. + 4V. + 3'/, +4 + 1’/, +1 + 1/a + 67. + V. —$1.80 -.03 + 112.48 • Allow judges to order an immediate li­ cense suspension for someone who fails to appear in court or d unken driving charges or for those who " _ convicted and fail to pay costs and fir * • Allow for the total revocation of a li­ cense for any combination of three drunk or impaired driving offenses within 10 years. Those provisions will take effect Jan. 1. "Swift and sure justice has always been considered the most effective. This legisla­ tion will provide powerful new tools for swiftly and surely taking dangerous drivers off the road," said Sen. William Van Regenmoner, R-Jenison and chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee. "We feel like we've achieved a major vic­ tory, but the battle is not done and we still have some more weapons that we've got to put in our arsenal, but the major work was done today,” said Bethany Goodman, execu­ tive director of the Michigan chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Goodman said that in several months her group will turn its attention to further stiff­ ening drunken driving penalties. Among the items the group will look at is lowering the blood-alcohol level for legal intoxication and mandatory testing far drugs and alcohol after accidents where injury or death occur. • Provide for a minimum 30-day driver's license suspension for a first conviction of operating under the influence of liquor or drugs. • Require a minimum of 48 hours in jail or 10 days of community service for those convicted of a second such offense. • Establish a 15-year felony for drunken driving that results in a death and a five-year felony for a crash that causes a long-term in­ jury. • Increase the penalty for driving on a sus­ pended, revoked, or denied license from a maximum of $100 to S500 for a first offense and S 1,000 for a second offense. ‘Just say yes’ to the schools To The Editor: “What a Difference a Day Makes” is an old saying, and in Russia that difference is now apparent. Two items in the Hastings Ban­ ner of Aug. 22 suggest a saying, ‘ ‘What a Dif­ ference a Page Makes.’■’ On page 4, “Let's put a stop to the millage” is an appeal to vote “no” to all school board requests and that apparently swimming pools are not needed because bath tubs and showers should be adequate. On page 5, "Challenges of growth in enrollment must be met” is a detailed outline of the growth of enrollment in Hastings and the actions taken by the school board to meet the needs of the future. A decision to raise the funds for school im­ provements is not easy, and the school board did not decide to increase the millage just to have a vote. They agreed with the findings and recommendations of a volunteer local citizens committee that spent time and talent for the benefit of the students of the Hastings school system. The needs were completely defined and agonized over, as were their substancial costs. Relative to the rumor that page 4 projects ANIMAL CONTROL HOURS 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday NO AFTER HOURS CALLS UNLESS AN ■XTRBMI EMERGENCY into the millage consideration for a swimming pool, no money was ever given to the school system for that purpose. The proposed swimming pool, while being located on school ptoperty, will be a yearround facility for use by all residents. “Just the facts,” thats what page 5 provides. As a member of the Hastings Kiwanis Club, I try to live up to its motto — “We Build.” Voting “yes” on all five propositions will help build up the Hastings schools. My taxes were increased by 60 percent, but becausae of the state formula for school sup­ port, none of it will benefit the Hastings school system. Join me in support of the school board and “just say yes”. Harry Burke Hastings Card shower planned for Greta Blough A birthday card shower will be given on Wednesday, Sept. 4, in honor of Greta Blough's 90th birthday. Cards may be sent to: Greta Blough, P.O. Box 102, Freeport, Mich. 49325. At. Stack Insurance Agency, Inc. 128 W. Mill St., Hastings 616-945-9568 INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... Individual Health Group Health Retirement •Life • Home • Auto Form Business Mobile Home Personal Belongings Rental Property Motorcycle We’re only silent until you need us for: Homeowners • Fxrmowners • Automobile • Business and Coenmercal • Bottownen and Yacht • Woften Comp Insurance. Hastings Mutual Insurance Company We're only silent until you need us. JOHN, DAVE ot 945-3412 by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer Whose responsibility is it to enforce Nashville's zoning and “junk car’’ ordinances? The question was presented Thursday to the Village Council by Sgt. Gene Koetje, acting police chief. He said that until the village enacted its junk car ordinance in 1986, en­ forcement of such violations was "always zoning business.” Since then the council has told the police department to handle it, he said. “I feel junk and zoning (enforcement) should go back to zoning (administration) since it is a civil case and not a criminal case covered by...statues of Michigan,” noted Koetje. He cited a heavy workload. “Our crime load is constantly increasing. When I’m dealing with crime I don’t have time to deal with junk cars and people's junk." President Pro Tern Ted Spoelstra said he thinks ordinance enforcement is the respon­ sibility of the police department. “How much time does it take to knock on the door or write a citation?" he asked, but later added: “I know Gene is busy. We could hire outside help if we had to.” Nashville’s zoning ordinance adopted ji September 1976, states in Section 18:03 that it is the duty of the zoning administrator to en­ force provisions of the law, one of which (Section 3:06) sets restrictions on outdoor storage and waste materials. That section reads, in part: “Waste materials shall not be allowed to accumulate on the premises in such manner as to be un­ sightly, constitute a fire hazard or contribute to unsanitary conditions.” The discussion initially surfaced at the council’s Aug. 8 meeting, when complaints were heard about an alleged violation at the Pete Symonds residence at 105 E. Sherman St. The council asked Spoelstra, as head of the Police Committee, to instruct Koetje to con­ tact Symonds about the problem. According to Village President Ray Hin­ ckley, Koetje made the call but later told him that he believes enforcement of the zoning or­ dinance is the responsibility of Zoning Ad­ ministrator Tom Taylor, who receives $1,500 annually for the part-time post. Village Clerk Rose Heaton said Taylor’s work primarily involves approval of applica­ tions for building permits issued by the county. Contacted Friday, Taylor said he was unaware of the Symonds case but said his policy has always been to first talk to the in­ dividuals to try to get a resolution. He said that, unlike the police, he does not have a book of formal tickets with which to issue citations. He added that he does not routinely tour the village looking for violations. As a compromise solution, Hinckley said he and Trustee Forrest Burd would canvass the town to list possible violators of the junk pro­ vision of the zoning ordinance. Offenders first will receive warning letters before citations are issued, said Hinckley. ’ GET YOUR COPIES of Hastings Banner at any of these area locations... In Hastings — Bosley Pharmacy C & B Discount Cappon Oil City Food and Beverage Country Pantry D.J. Electric Eberhard’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Jacobs Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R & J’s Riverview Grocery Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery C.J. Take Out Doug’s Market Todd’s Grocery Hook’s Drugs Kloosterman’s Coop Crystal Quick Stop In Middleville — Gun Lake— Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Sinke’s Service Joe’s Grocery Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart In Lake Odessa — Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market Felpausch Cappon’s Quick Stop In Dowling— Dan’s Grocery Dowling Corner Store In Nashville — Charlie’s Southend K & M Meats Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl’s Market Thornapple Lk. Gen. Store In Freeport— L & J’s Our Village General Store In Delton — Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Others— Sav-Way Mini Mart, Vermontville Banfield General Store Quick Stop Food, Battle Creek Country Store - Bellevue Woodland Centre - Woodland I �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 29, 1991 ( Reporter joins J-Ad Graphics Sharon Miller has been selected as the new reporter for the Lakewood News and other publications that are part of the J-Ad Graphics group. A graduate of Hastings High School and area resident, she has been a freelance writer for a number of years and has written and published numerous articles and fiction, as well as three pre-teen books. Miller, who started work Aug. 12, is mar­ ried to Keith, a realtor for Classic Realty. They have three children: a son. Evan in Kalamazoo, a married daughter. Elizabeth in Grand Rapids, and a second son. Eugene a junior in high school. Gertrude Craig | Want to raise extra | cash for all your £ Back-To-School needs? | I Have a Garage Sale! f First...Advertise it in ¥ Sharon Miller The BANNER CalL.948-8051 s j ATTEND SEMES -------------------- Hastings Area-------------------------------BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev Merlin Pratt. Worship 9 a.m. and Sunday School 10:15 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. Father Charles Fisher, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; HOPE UNITED METHODIST Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. p.m. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Cocant, choir ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN director. Sunday morning 9:45 CHURCH Part of the Anglican a.m.. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.. Catholic Church of the Diocese of Morning Worship; 4:45 p.m.. the midwest. 2415 McCann Rd., Ir­ Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. ving. Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Evening Worship. Nursery for all Sunday 10:00 a.m. Holy Commu­ services, transportation provided to nion; 5 p.m. Evening Prayer. 1928 and from morning services. Prayer Book of Common prayer used at all meeting, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. services. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church Streets, Philip L. Brown. Pastor. Church phone 616/945-9574. Summer Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. (nursery atten­ dant). Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship service over WBCH AMFM at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. Wednesday, and Thursday Nar­ cotics Anonymous 12.-00 noon. Wtijnesthy Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursdays Bazaar Workshop Cay Perry home 9:00 a.m. Saturday Co­ Dependents Anonymous 9 a.m. Sunday. Aug. 25 - Last Sunday Fish Bowl for Hunger. Tuesday. Aag. 27 - Barn County Jail Ministry meeting 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. Aug. 28 - Ruth UWM Circle picnic - carpool from church at 11 a.m. Sunday. Sept. 1 - Guest speaker from Michigan Council on Alcohol Problems (MICAP). 9:30 a.m. Thursday. Sept. 5 - Bazaar Workshop 9:00 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 8 - Resume Fall Schedule. Early Worship 8:30 a.m.; Sunday School Rally Day 9:30 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 Terry Lane (at Starr School Road). Philip R. Colburn, Pastor. Church phone number is 945-2170, if no answer, call 945-3355. Saturday services are: Sabbath School at 9:20 a.m. (for all ages), and Worship Service at 11XX) a.m. Prayer Meeting this Tuesday. 7:00-8:00 p.m. The community is invited. Sunshine Bands meet at TenderCare Nursing Home for ringing and feUowship. Sabbath. August 24 at 4:00. Baptism of one of our Delton members will be at 4:00. August 24. School begins Monday. August 26, 8:00 a.m. A Pathfindersponsored yard sale will be held Thursday, August 29. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Bring items for sale to school by August 27. Oir Community Ser­ vice Center. 502 E. Green Street, is open to the public on Monday and Wednesday. 9-12 noon. To make sun your needs are met. call 945-2361 for an appointment for clothing. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church Streets, Philip L. Brown, Pastor. Church phone 616/945-9574. Sunday Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. Sept. 1st. Sept. 8 & 15 Worship 11 a.m. Starting Sept. 22 - two worship services 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. (nursery at­ tendant). Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship service over WBCH AMFM at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. Wednesday, and Thursday Nar­ cotics Anonymous 12:00 noon. Wednesday Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursdays Bazaar Workshop 9 a.m.; Bell Choir 6:30 p.m.; Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m. Saturday Co-Depcndents Anonymous 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 1 - Guest Speaker. Wayne Speese. from Michigan Council on Alcohol Problems (MICAP), 9:30 a.m. Frid-y, Sept. 6 - Hastings Women’s Club 12:00 noon. Sunday. Sept. 8 - Sunday School Rally Day 9:30 a.m.; Wor­ ship 11 a.m. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, (The Bible Church) Bring Your Bible. 600 Powell Road, 1 mile East of Hastings. Our Motto: "The Bible, the whole Bi­ ble, and nothing but the Bible". Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m. Thursday 7:30 prayer meeting and softball for the youth. Pastor Emeritus, Rus Sarver. Phone 945-9224. Every Sunday is Friend­ ship Day. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. James R. Barrett, Asst. Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for ail ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00, Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7:00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall- 7:00 p.m.. Adults Pryer meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir pracice. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD, 502 E. Bond. Hastings. Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. 948-2529. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser­ vice — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. James Leitzman Pastor. Sun­ day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults, Teens and Children. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings, Michigan, G. Kent Keller. Pastor. Eileen Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday. Sept. 1 9:30 Morning Worship Service. Nursery provided. Broadcast of this sen ice over WBCH-AM and FM. Monday, Sept. 2 - Office Closed. Wednesday. Sept. 4 -1:30 Circle 4. meeting at the Dining Room; 7:30 Circle 5. at the home of Margaret Tripp; 7:30 Chancel Choir practice WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. MJ 49058. Pastor Carl Litchfield. Pnone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974. Wonhip Services Sunday, 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. 4-H meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesdays. 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers, 801 Barber Rd.. Hastings. F.R.I.E.N.D. Carnival. Sept. 15th. 9:00-11:00 a.m. Smorgasbords: 4:30-7:30, Sept. 6. Oct. 4. Oct. 19 (reservation this date only), Nov. 8. BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings, Ml 49058. Sunday Ser­ vices: Bible Classes 10 a.m.. Wor­ ship 11 a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron, Minister. Phone 945-2938. Focus on the Family video scries begins Sept. 4-Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. One Nation Under God Bible Correspondence Course. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road. Hastings, Michigan, James A. Campbell, Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton, Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday, Aug. 25 - 8:00 Family Worship; 9: 15 Church School (all ages); 10: 30 Family Worship; AAL Branch. Thursday. Aug. 22 - 7:30 Choir; 8:00 AA. Friday. Aug. 23 6:00 Wed. Reh. Saturday. Aug. 24 Middleville Area - 4:00 Wedding; 8:00 NA. Mon­ MOST HOLY ROSARY day. Aug. 26 - 6:00 Positive Paren­ CHURCH, 314 E. Main St.. Mid­ ting. Tuesday. Aug. 27 - 3:00 dleville. MI. fnone 765-3073. Choir School. Traditional Latin Mass 4:30 p.m. ev>:ry Sunday. Confession and Rosary 4:15 p.m. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Preicription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS 4 LOAN ASS0CIA1 ION Hasting* and Lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Delton Area OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6547 Lacey Rd.. Lacev. Mass: Sunday 8: 30 a.m. ' ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC .CHURCH, 11252 Fiona Rd.. Delton. Masses: Saturday. 5:00 p.m.; S.inday, 11 a.m. Hastings FLEXFABINCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.O.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER >952 N. Broadway • Hasting* BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescription*"- UBS. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hasting*. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cask Rd. — Hastings. M.chigan CHURCH OF GOD, 7th DAY, Belfield, Michigan. Services 10 a.m. each Saturday. Call 671—4100, or Box 42. Bedford. Mich. 49020. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd., 8 mi. S., Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Satur­ day Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9: 30 a.m. HASTINGS - Gertrude Craig, 99 of 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings passed away Thurs­ day, August 22, 1991 at Thornapple Manor. Mrs. Craig was bom April 15,1892 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Albert and Anna (Peterson) Leins. She came to Hastings in 1904 and attended school and lived most of her life in Hastings. She was married to Albert Craig April 29, 1919. He preceded her in death April 11,1961. Mrs. Craig is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Donald (Doris) Chase of Wyoming. Private family services were held and burial was at Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. Donald O. Blivin HASTINGS - Donald O. Blivin, 94 of 334 West Court Street, Hastings, passed away Monday, August 26,1991 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Blivin was bom on March 7, 1897 in Baltimore Township, Barry County, the son of Frank and Elizabeth (McDonald) Blivin. He was raised in Baltimore Township, Barry County and attended Gregory Country School and Hastings High School. He was married to Gertrude L. Russ on July 17, 1928. Mr. Blivin was employed as a tool and die maker all his working life, retiring in 1961 from Lansing Tool and Die. Mr. Blivin is survived by his wife, Gertrude; niece, Mrs. Frances Keeler of Hastings; many great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Ross Blivin in 1977. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 28 at Wren Funeral Home, 1401 North Broadway, Hastings with Reverend Alvin Barker, (retired) officiating. Burial was at Riverside Cemeteiy. Memorial contributions may be made to Donor’s choice. ■ County Board praises Habitat Barry County Habitat for Humanity re­ ceived praise Tuesday for its efforts to pro­ vide better living conditions for low income people. The County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution commending the local Habitat and congratulating the international organization on its 15 years of service and encouraging them in future efforts. The local Habitat began in March, 1988 with a group of concerned people who want to eliminate poverty housing in the county. Barry’s Habitat has built two new homes for low income families, one in Hastings and one in Nashville, and is renovating an older home in Nashville. “Such efforts not only improve the house but provide decent living conditions for Barry County residents,” the board’s resolu­ tion said. Habitat homes, built by volunteers, are sold at cost and without interest to low in­ come families who help with the project An ecumenical Christian housing min­ istry, Habitat was founded in 1976 by Mil­ lard Fuller in Americus, Georgia. Besides the U.S. and Canada, Habitat has project? in more than 30 foreign countries. James O’Connor HASTINGS - James O’Connor, 89 of 1244 East State Road, Hastings, passed away Thurs­ day, August 22, 1991 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. O’Connor was bom on May 31, 1902 in Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, the son of Edward and Estella (Tinker) O’Connor. He was raised in Townline, New York and attended schools there. Mr. O’Connor was married to Dorothy Schifla on June 30,1928. Came to Hastings in 1930. He was employed at Hastings Manufactur­ ing Company for 34 years, retiring in 1967. He had previously worked as a self-employed carpenter for many years. He was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church. Mr. O’Connor is survived by three daught­ ers, Mrs. Robert (June) Baatz of Maple City, Mrs. Walter (Shirley) Beck of Hastings, Caro­ lyn O’Connor of Battle Creek; three grandchil­ dren; one greatgrandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy on September 20, 1973. Also by an infant sister; two brothers, Edward and Fred O’Connor. Funeral services were held Monday, August 26 at Hastings Grace Lutheran Church with Pastor Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial was in Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Lutheran Church or charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, 1401 North Broadway in Hastings. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Ca//...BANNER 948-8051 Blood. W hat Every American Should Know. ’ Each year four million American* depend on blood tntrwfuMon* 2. The Mfcfuanh on the blood xupply indude ctmdiKtinit *exm »ep«ratc laboratory leu* to wreen o«i AIDS hepatitis and other infer Uoui agent*, educating donor* on trammmbto disc**** and ctK\>ura«ing al risk donor* to disqualify ibenwelvo* from ■MM blood. 3 BkxxJ banking n one of the matt highly regulated areas in health care, governed by multiple federal and stale rules, laws, policies and regulations 4. As an alternative to blood transfusion*, today a growing number of people benefit from autologous (self) transfusions. 5. There is no risk of AIDS or other infectious diseases when blood is donated, as sterilized needles are never reused. Lorelei Laurel Ainsworth VERMONTVILLE - Lorelei Laurel Ains­ worth. 46 of Vermontville, passed away Satur­ day, Aug’’ f 24, 1991. Mrs gworth was bom in Cook County, Illinois, me daughter of Walter and Edna (Reis­ ner) Seiler. She owned and operated The West­ ern Pines Track And Square Dance Appearl Shop since 1978. She was active with Maple Valley Track Team and Junior Fanner 4-H Group. Mrs. Ainsworth is survived by her husband, Lany; two sons, Brian and Steven of Vermont­ ville; mother, Edna Seiler of Chicago; one sister, Sally Krefft of California; two brothers, Walter M. Seiler Jr. of Chicago, Daniel Seiler, Fond DoLac, Wisconsin. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 27, at the Pray Funeral Home with Reverend Lester Degroot officiating. Burial was in Lake­ view Cemetery in Nashville. Bettie J. Freeman GRANT - Bettie J. Freeman, 71 of Grant and formerly of Hastings, passed away Sunday, August 25, 1991 at Newaygo Medical Care Facility in Fremont, Michigan. Mrs. Freeman was bom on July 17, 1920 in Hastings, the daughter of Clair and Nina (Rockhill) Emerson. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools. She was married to Paul H. Freeman on May 27,1961. She had lived for the past 20 years in Grant. Mrs. Freeman was employed at Gerber Baby Foods in Fremont for many years. Mrs. Freeman is survived by her mother, Nina A. Manee, age 102 of Fremont; seven step-grandchildren; two step-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul on December 10, 1982 and by a brother Claude Emerson in 1953. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 28 at the Wren Funeral Home, 1401 North Broadway, Hastings. Burial was at Hast­ ings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held August 27, 1991 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. • NOTICE • Absentee Ballots SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION September 23, 1991 Available at the Hastings Area Schools, Administration Office, 232 W. Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan. Call or write for applications for absent voters ballot. Final application date September 21, 1991, 2:00 p.m. LOOKING FOR County Board sets Animal Control hours Barry County Animal Control Office em­ ployees won’t be working overtime unless it’s an extreme emergency. The County Board of Commissioners Tuesday approved setting a defined work schedule for Animal Control employees. "We’re working our girls to death," said Commissioner Ethel Boze, chairwoman of the board's Criminal Justice Committee. "The girls are being called out at all hours of the night." When there are horses, cows or pigs and other such large animals in the road at night, Boze said she considers that to be a traffic hazard and the State Police or Sheriffs Department could handle those calls. One false alarm after-hours call stating that a rabid animal was on the loose ended up to be a cat in a garbage can. The board set the Animal Control Office hours at 8 a.m. to 5 p-m- Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday. No after hours calls at6 t0 be accepted un­ less an extreme emergency exists, Boze said. When it comes to taking care of your financial needs, a hometown bank serves you best. We are your hometown bank. Stop in soon! ATIONAL ANK of ASTINGS Buckle Up West State at Broadway Hastings, Michigan ) Gun Lake Office 12850 Chief Noonday Rd. Member FDIC �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 29. 1991 — Page 7 Lake Odessa couple to mark 70th wedding anniversary Leatherman-Heath to marry on Sept. 21 Markle-Lawler speak wedding vows on June 1 Mary Beth Markle and Clayton Lawler were married at Emmanuel Episcopal Church on June 1. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Markle of Hastings, and he is the son of Betsy and Ramon Mielke. The dinner-dance reception was held at the Grand Rapids Hilton Hotel. After a honeymoon to the Hawaiian Islands, the newlyweds are residing in Livonia. Christina Leatherman and Jeffrey Heath will be united in matrimony on Sept. 21 at St. Philip Catholic Church in Battle Creek. The bride is a 1986 graduate of Hastings High School and a 1991 graduate of Michigan State University with a bachelor of arts degree in social science pre-law. She is employed as assistant manager of Casual Comer at Lakeview Square Mali. The groom is a 1985 graduate of Battle Creek Pennfield High School and 1990 graduate of Michigan State University with a bachelor of arts degree in economics. He is a broker for John Hancock Insurance. Barry County Marriage Licenses: Terrance Mark Schwartz, Minnesota and Melissa Kristine Nitz, Hastings. Keith A. Morrill, Hastings and Mary I. Miles, Hastings. Roger Scon Frye, Delton and De Ann Ruby Ball, Hickory Comers. John Allen Tuharsky. Clarkston and Sharon Lee Mayberry, Delton. Bryant Ross Burdick, Bellevue and Dawn Jean Jones, Bellevue. Richard Joseph Decker, Shelbyville and Tammy Jo Freeland. Gregory DAle Workman. Alto and Sheila Marie Apsey, Middleville. Russel! Robert O’Donnell. Hastings and Nancy Lynn Rice. Hastings. Joseph Steven Pontious, Caledonia and Jane Ellen Ekleberry, Caledonia. SUBSCRIBE to the BANNER cm.,948-8051 the business in 1960 after 12 years. With Hobart officially retired, the Carpenters moved to a cottage on the Muskegon River near Newaygo where they enjoyed spending the summers. They lived there for 12 years before moving back to Lake Odessa. In 1984, Hobart was chosen to be the grand marshal for the Lake Odessa Fair Parade, an honor he is still proud of. For Hobart, retirement meant active gardening. He also has enjoyed being a Mason for 40 years, until ill health stopped him. Edna enjoyed fishing and sewing, making each of her five daughters’ wedding dresses. She also made wedding dresses for a number of her granddaughters. She kept at her crocheting and knitting until a recent problem with her eyesight forced her to give up hand work. The Carpenters arc members of the Hastings Jaycees to help Muscular Dystrophy drive Harbins to celebrate 25th wedding anniversary An open house honoring the 25th wedding anniversary of Vernon, and Carol (Miller, Higbee) Harbin is being held at their home at 404 E. Marshall, Hastings, from 2 until 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 1. This is being hosted by Cathie (Harbin) and Buz Marrison, assisted by Jim and Linda Harbin, Phil and Eileen Higbee, Lorraine and John Herbert and Don Higbee. No gifts, please. Woodland News by Catherine Lucas Virginia Wegner, youngest daughter of the Rev. Glen and Evelyn Wegner, spent some time with Megan Daniels recently. Roger and Denise Daniels took the two girls on a vaca­ tion trip while Virginia was visiting. The Danielses and Virginia went to Canton. Ohio, where they visited the Snively family. Denise lived with them when she first came to the United States from Australia. They also camped near Sandusky, spent a day at Cedar Point and another at Soak City, an entertainment park with water slides and other water-oriented recreation. The day after the Daniels family returned to Woodland, they took Virginia to Marion, where they met Virginia’s parents and nephew, Jacob, who is the son of Audrey Wegner and her husband, the Wegners took Virginia home to Epsilon where Rev. Wegner is now serving in a United Methodist Church. Pauline Bird, from Apple Valley, Calif., was in Michigan last week visiting with her daughter, Gloria, in Lansing. Mrs. Bird and her recently deceased husband, Lawrence, lived many years in Woodland and published a newspaper there for a time. On Monday, Mrs. Bird and Gloria spent the day and had dinner with Floyd and Clarabelle Barnum. George and Joyce Martz and Alice Conklin of Hastings also were dinner guests at the Barnum home and visited with the former Woodland residents. On Wednesday afternoon, Pauline and Gloria surprised Ruth Niethamer by calling and then coming to Niethamer farms, where Ruth lives. Later the same day. Ruth was .surprises! again when Korena Kilbert Gerlinger of Hadlay and her sister. Louise Hilbert of Col­ dwater. who were visiting with Charles and Ellen Hilbert Kinney at their cottage near Sad­ dlebag Lake, also called on her The three Hilbert sisters were together to celebrate Lorena’s birthday During August. Betty McCurdy and Lillian Vandecarr went to see Lillian’s ister. Beatrice Rogers at Hayes-Greer Hospital in Charlotte, where she was being treated for some kind of bites the doctors thought were from spiders. She had been in the hospital for two weeks at that time, and it was believed that Rogers would spend at least five more days in the hospital. A picnic was held at the McCurdy farm for 24 west Michigan people who spend their winters in Apache Junction. Ariz. The gettogether included Gayion and Marie Fisher. Lyle Dunn and Maxine Charter and people Hobart and Edna Carpenter will celebrate 70 years of marriage Sunday, Sept. 1. with an open house given in their honor at the Lake United Methodist Church. Hobart, who will be 92 years old Oct. 17. was bom in Lake Odessa in 1899, one of 10 children. He was raised in Lake Odessa and graduated from high school in 1918. He at­ tended the University of Michigan for one year. Edna Narregang was bom in Benton Harbor Aug. 16, 1904, one of six children. They were married Aug. 30, 1921, and set up housekeeping on Johnson Street in Lake Odessa. Five daughters and a son were bom to the couple. They include Betty Torrey of Jackson, Beth Tubbs of in East Lansing. Jerry Carpenter, formerly of Lake Odessa, now liv­ ing in Bonita Springs. Fla., Beverly Brown of Woodland, and Lynda Warner of Lake Odessa. A daughter, Mrs. Lois Foreman is deceased. Hobart joined his father in business after marrying Edna, selling Hudson and Essex automobiles and International farm im­ plements. After a fire in 1920 and his father’s retirement, he went on to become manager of the local Kroger grocery. He then set up his own grocery store across the street and ran it for six years. With the start of World War II, Hobart worked at the Nash Kelvinator plant in Lans­ ing, where airplane parts were manufactured. He worked there from 1942 until 1945 when the plant closed. With the war over, he moved to General Motors in Lansing, where he worked 20 years as an inspector for Oldsmobile before he retired. Along with raising a family of six, the cou­ ple also took care of parenting four other youngsters at different times during their family years. Edna enjoyed sewing, knitting and crocheting. She also found time to start and run her own business, the Lynda Lee Shoppe, which featured clothing and fabric. She closed from Battle Creek, Newaygo, Marquette and other West Michigan locations. Ken and Betty enjoyed the day with their guests. Genny Wilson sang and played at Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday night. Her husband. Herb, handled the sound equipment. Around 50 people attended the concert. Wilson, who lives in Charlotte, has been doing a solo ministry for two years. Before that, she sang and played in groups for many years. Garold R. McMillen entered Pennock Hospital the middle of last week with a bowel problem and pneumonia. Surgery is being delayed until the pneumonia can be relieved. Sunday was the McMillens’ 62nd wedding anniversary. Mercedeth said there was a huge sign in the hospital corridor, congratulating them on the event. The morning nurses brought them bouquets of carnations and the evening nurses ordered a large cake with pink roses, which G.R. could, of course, not eat. but enjoyed seeing. Plans for the annual Labor Day weekend celebration in Woodland are going full speed ahead. The events will include a four-day softball tournament and a bake sale at the food co-op both Friday and Saturday. Friday night Woodland United Methodist will have an ice cream social with sandw iches and home-made ice cream, pies and cakes. There will also be a fish fry at Woodland Eagles, followed by a dance. Saturday’s excitement will include two breakfasts, one at Woodland United Methodist from 7 to 9 a.m. and one at Woodland Eagles from 9 to noon; an all-day craft show; softball games; a parade at I p.m.. followed by judging and a reception in the park; kids’ games; a chicken barbecue by the Woodland Lions; a.id a dance at Woodland Eagles Discard^ library books will be sold in the tent in the park all day. Sunday momir« the Eagles again will sene a buffet breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon, and a community church service will be held »n the park at 9 a.m. The Woodland Fire Department will spon­ sor water ball and other fire-fighting games beginning at 2 p.m. at the new fire station. There will be a concert by the Woodland Gospel Singers and Soldiers of the Light at Woodland United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. On Monday, the final game of the softball tournament will be held. Trophies will be awarded to the winners around 7 that evening. The Hastings Jaycees again will staff a Muscular Dystrophy Association phone bank during the Jerry Lewis telethon this weekend. This will be the third consecutive year the local chapter of the Jaycees have taken calls for Barry County residents. The telethon will be broadcast on Channel 13, WZZM-TV, in Grand Rapids from 9 p.m. Sunday through 6 p.m. Monday. The Michigan Jaycees have a long history of working with the Muscular Dystrophy campaign. A spokesperson for the local Jaycees chapters said, “It has been encouraging to see the positive developments and breakthroughs in the last couple of years because of public support." The Michigan Jaycees last year were the third largest in fund-raing among the states in the U.S., collecting more than S60.000. This year’s local phone bank again will be Legal Notices Attention Area Businesses! Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with your advertising message in...The located at the Miller Real Estate office in downtown Hastings. A fish bowl also will be available at the site for drop-off donations. Phone calls for MDA pledges will be ac­ cepted during the telethon at 945-5182. The chapter spokesperson added, “The Hastings Jaycees hope you can take a few minutes out of your Labor Day weekend to call, make a pledge and give hope to MDA families in Barry County and everywhere.” ORDINANCE NO. 245 AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN OF THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS. THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAIN: Section 1. Preliminary Findings, it Is hereby determined that: (a) A public hearing was held on August 12, 1991. on the proposed Amended Downtown Development plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan, following notice thereof, all In accordance with Act 197 of the Public Acts of 1975, as amended. (b) There ore no findings or recommendations of a development area citizens Council, as there was no statutory requirement to form such a develop­ ment area citizens council and none was formed. (c) The proposed Amended Downtown Develop­ ment Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan meets the requirements set forth in Act 197 of the Public Acts of 1975, as amended. (d) The proposed method of financing the pro­ posed developments is feasible and the Downtown Development Authority of the City of Hastings has the ability to arrange the financing. (e) The proposed developments are reasonable and necessary to carry out the purposes of Act 197 of the Public Acts of 1975. as amended. (f) Any land included within the proposed development area Is reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes of the plan and of Act 197 of the Public Acts of 1975, as amended, in an effecient an economically sotisfoctory manner. (g) The proposed Amended Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan is in reasonable accord with the Master Plan of the City of Hastings. (h) Public services, such as fire and police pro­ tection and utilities, are or will be adequate to ser­ vice the proposed project area. (i) Changes in zoning. str««t levels, intersections and utilities, if any. are reasonably necessary for the proposed projects for the City of Hostings. Section 2 Approval of Amendment. It is hereby finally determined that: (a) Based on the foregoing findings the Amend­ ed Downtown Development Plan ond Tax Incre­ ment Financing Plan Dated August .2, 1991 con­ stitutes a public purpose. (b) The Amended Downtown Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan dated August 12. 1991 Is hereby approved Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective upon its o ioption and publication as proviced by City Charter. Motion by Jasperse. support by Brower, to adopt the foregoing ordinance. Yeas: Brower, White. Watson. Walton. Spencer Jasperse. Cusack, Campbell- Nays: None. Absent: None. ORDINANCE DECLARED ADOPTED I hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance was adopted by the Hostings City Council at a regular meeting held on Augus* 12. 1991. and published in the Hastings Bonner on August 29. 1991. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk (8/29) Lakewood United Methodist Church. Present to help the Carpenters celebrate their anniversary will be their children and many of their 24 grandchildren and 46 great­ grandchildren. The youngest, a Clarksville resident was bom on Edna's recent birthday. The Carpenters also have two great-great­ grandchildren. both girls, one living in Lans­ ing and one in Texas. When asked if she would do it ail over again, Edna said firmly, “Why yes. I’ve never regretted marrying Hobart." “They’re in good health, considering their age,” said daughter, Lynda Warner of Lake Odessa, who is available a good deal of the day for any help her parents might need. “They’re looking forward to the open house and family gathering." 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Well, don't despair, Unlike Dad, you still 30 have your hair! 30 (or most of it!) 30 30 30 30 30 30 HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAN �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 29. 1991 Legal Notices Synopsis of the Regular Minutes PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD August 14. 1991 Withdrew the PLFD Lst Ropsponder policy as of 9-1-91 and further, that all 1st responder be under the Delton Ambulance service. Amended Pine Lake Fire Dept, bylaws. Approved the contract with Nap for electrical work at PLFD station for $893.19 and also authoriz­ ed that the wiring to the garage door openers be placed in conduit for a cost not to exceed $100.00. Amended charge for Board of Equalization cost of assessment roll to 12.5 cents per page. Approved appointment of Lee Seguin to Zoning Board of Appeals thru 2-9-93. Approved appointment of Darlene Vickery as Deputy Treasurer. Ratified appointment of assistant to the Treasurer, Mike Jager, 7-1-91 thru 7-27:91 at $5.00 per hour. Approved appointment of Butch Langford as temporary part time cemetery worker at $4.25 per hour. Adopted Ordinance #73: Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. Adopted Ordinance #74: Building Code Ordinance. Scheduled public meeting for Sept. 7, 1991 at 10:00 a.m. at the Delton Kellogg High School LGI to obtain public comments re: operotion/funding of both the County E911 and Central Dispatch. Adopted Ambulance and Dispatch agreement. Adopted resolution approving the Amended and Restated Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System Contract. Approved payment of Superior billing for $2,243.07 and amended budget for same. Approved payment of $2,850.00 to Barry Township for Township's share of library building sower special assessment. Authorized Supervisor to attend Managing Solid Waste conference for 10-7-91 for $20.00 Approved payment of $6,784.50 to Barry County DPW from the SWBC sewer fund and amend the budget for the same. Approved Outdoor Recreational Gathering license for Prairieville Old Fashion Farm Days for August 29 through September 3. 1991. Approved budget amendment: $100.00 from Assessor to Supervisor for training and education. Authorized Supervisor to attend conference on 9-10-91 for $40.00. Approved outstanding bills totaling $7,444.2). Janette Emig, Clerk Attested to by: (8/29) Supervisor Andrews SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by MARK E. MacFADYEN and GERALDINE A. MocFADYEN, hus­ band and wife to D 8 N SAVINGS BANK. FSB. now known as D & N Bank, fsb Mortgagee, dated July 20. 1990, and recorded on August 27. 1990, in Liber 504, on page 559, Barry County Records, Michigan, and as modified by an Addendum to Mortgage dated November 7, 1990, and recorded on November 16. 1990, in Liber 508. on page 307, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Nine Thousand Five Hundred Nine and 38/100 Dollars ($9,509.38), Including interest at 14.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statue in such case mode and pro­ vided notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan, at 11:00 o'clock a.m. on October 10, 1991. Said premises are situated in the Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 1 /2 of the following: A parcel of land in Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section B, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, described as commencing at the center of Section 8 for place of beginning, said place of beginning being the center of highway, thence West on the 3/4 line to Bluff Road of Supervisors Plat of Brigg's Subdivision, thence Northerly along the East side of said Bluff Road a distance of 200 feet, thence-East to center of highway, thence Southerly along center of highway to place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 mcnth(s) from the date of such sale, unless found abandoned in accordance with MCI 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sole. Dated: August 29. 1991 DSN Bank, fsb. Mortgagee CAROLYN J. CRAWFORD (P4O384) MASON. STEINHARDT. JACOBS 8 PERLMAN. Professional Corporation Attorneys, 4000 Town Center, Suite 1500 Southfield. Ml 48075 (9/26) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Estate File No. 91 -20661 -SE Estate of GLENN A. MILLER. DECEASED. Social Security No. 379-14-6890. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On September 26. 1991 at 10:00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Eldon Miller requesting that Eldon Miller be ap­ pointed personal representative of the estate of Glenn A. Miller, deceased, who lived at 14010 Waubascon Rd.. Lacey. Michigan and who died Ju­ ly 6, 1991; and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated December 1989 be admitted to the probate. It is also requested that the heirs at low of said deceased be determined. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented Io the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative with 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. Augut 21, 1991 Stephanie S. Fekkes (P43549) SIEGEL. HUDSON, GEE & FISHER 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 Eldon Miller By: Stephanie S. Fekkes Address of Personal Representative 91 Churchill Rd.. Aburn Hills, Ml (8/29) 48057 FORFEITURE NOTICE LAND CONTRACT Mailed 7-26-1991 You are notified that a certain land contract, Sept. between Eileen ---------Bradley dated — r.. 1984 ------------ — , as Sellers(s) (party(ies) of tho first part], and Ronald Buell and Georgia Buell as Purchaser(s) (porty(ies) of the second part], concerning the property at 264 Pike Rd., Delton, Ml 49046 is in default because of non-payment of installments of principal and/or Interest, and also because of unpaid taxes and un­ paid Insurance premiums. You have forfeited your rights under the land contract, and payment is demanded by Eileen Bradley who holds the land contract as seller. The sum of $4725.00 is now past due in principal and Interest under the land contract, plus the sum of $1404.86 for taxes (paid by Eileen Bradley); $160.00 for insurance (paid by Eileen Bradley). The dates upon which payments were due are: Jan. 1, 1987 thru July 1991. The total amount due, or the material breach(es) of contract, must be cured or paid within 15 days* from the date of the service of notice upon you. (*I5 days, unless the parties have by contract agreed to a longer time.) If the total amount due Is not paid in full within the time stated, or if the material breach(es) Is/are not cured within the time stated, the land contract will be forfeited, as provided for in the contract, and you will be required to move out and give up the described property without further notice to you. IF YOU DO NOT MOVE OP PAY VOLUNTARILY THE CONTRACT HOLDER MAY TAKE YOU TO COURT TO EVICT YOU. The property is described as (give legal descrip­ tion): Hope Township-Barry County. State of Michigan, Lot 4 of Diana Shoes as recorded in Liber 5 of plats on Page 24. July 25, 1991. Eileen Bradley (8/29) Synopsis of the Regular Meeting JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD August 14, 1991 Reports of Committees presented. Approved the amended and restated Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System contract. Approved rezoning request for portion of Sec­ tion 16. Motion approved to hold Truth in Taxation Hear­ ing on September II, 1991. Approved vouchers in amount of $12,839.57. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Verlyn Stevens (B/29) — Internal — External The laser vaporizes and sterilizes tissue without destroying healthy flesh nearby and the quick recovery time allows some patients to return to work the day after surgery. Warts Moles Skin Cancer Born Clinics Advanced Laser Technology Means: Less Pain, Reduced Scarring, Rapid Healing. Practice Health Care Clinic -W/44th St. S.E. (Just cast of Breton) • Grand Rapids Mi. 49508 (616) 455-3550 Belly buttons prompt question Dear Readers: 1 am on vacation, but I have left behind some of my favorite columns that you may have missed the first time around. I hope you enjoy them. — Ann Landers. Dear Ann Landers: I don’t want you to think we’re a bunch of crazy kids, but seven of us — 15 to 17 years of age — were sitting around last night comparing our belly buttons. Four of the guys had belly buttons that were recessed. One girl and two guys had belly but­ tons that stuck out. We all agreed that ones that stick out were quite ugly. No one knew the reason for the difference and we were wondering if anything could be done to change a belly button once it was there. The girl with the ugly one said she might want to be a belly dancer and her “imperfection” could be an occupational hazard. Will you please give us some information on this subject? — Students of Anatomy. Dear Students: Things must be pretty dull in your crowd if you have to sit around compar­ ing belly buttons. But people have been con­ templating their navels for quite some time and your questions sound like an honest search for information. The belly button is what is left of the cord that linked you to your mother before you were bom. The prettiest ones are neatly rounded and slightly sunken. The protruding kind somehow did not close deeply enough, but no harm was done. It is possible to have a surgeon beautify a navel if a person wants to go through the ex­ pense, time and trouble, but it’s hardly worth it — even for an aspiring belly dancer. Husband remembers first love Advertise your Banner Classified and be read by many, many county readers when they more time to react to your message! — any place mother decided to go? What if she did all this and never received one word of thanks — only criticism and complaints? I would be overjoyed if I could visit my mother in a nursing home. It would certainly improve my relationship with my husband and children. Our family has been in a state of upheaval ever since Mother came to live with us. They say I’m a fool to let her run me ragg­ ed. Maybe I am but I love her and feel it is my responsibility. At times I ask myself if I am being fair to my husband and children. One thing is cer­ tain, no child of mine will ever go through this kind of hell with me. — Seven Years Depressed. Dear S.Y.: Any person who has been "Seven Years Depressed” is long overdue for counseling. I sense a martyr complex in your letter, plus an enormous amount of am­ bivalence and resentment. Is there no public transportation in your ci­ ty? No taxi? No sibling you can give you a hand? Discuss these alternatives with a therapist and get your head together, woman. Your letter was a cry for help, even though you didn’t mean it to be. Visitors ruin couple’s TV shows Dear Ann Landers: There was a time when my husband and I could travel and enjoy a full life. But now he is not well and we are married when he was 17. After seven months, the marriage was annulled. The other night, on his 29th birthday, we were celebrating in a cocktail lounge with five other couples. Out of the blue my husband made this statement: “I have never loved any woman in all my life Lhe way I Icved the little chick I first married. If she walked in here this minute and asked me to go with her, I would do it.” I was so shattered by that remark I dissolv­ ed into tears. My husband leaned toward me and said softly, “I love you very much, but there is something about a first love that never can be duplicated.” He then added, “She is 2,220 miles away and I’ll never see her again, so please don’t cry.” His brother’s wile tried to make me feel better by saying, "Forget it. He’s on an ego trip." What do you think, Ann? — Glad She’s in Texas. , Dear Glad: Your husband's remark under any circumstances was thoughtless and unkind. After how many martinis did he come up with that beaut? I suggest lemonade for your next celebration. College should be deductible Dear Ann Landers: Wc are a middle-class family with two children in college. Our third child will be attending within two years, which means we will be working almost ex­ clusively to educate our children. They’ve had summer jobs and saved money since they were 16. They also work on cam­ pus. They have partial scholarships, but still the transportation and extras keep us strapped. Do you believe college tuition should be tax deductible? If you do, will you say so? — Mr. Dear Mr. and Mrs.: I do indeed believe col­ lege tuition should be tax-deductible and I have no hesitation about saying so. Her mother runs her ragged Dear Ann Landers: That letter from the woman who had to drag herself to the nursing home once a week to spend a hour with her semi-senile mother really got to me. Too bad she found the old lady’s “crazy chatter” so depressing. I wonder how she’d like to have had her mother living with her for the last seven years. And what if she had to drive her to the beauty shop, the bank, shopping, to the doctor Dear Ann: If my penmanship looks shaky it’s because I’m still shook. I took an attrac­ tive, sophisticated women to dinner last night. She has done some import buying in the Oriert. When the menus were presented, she took a wad of gum out of her mouth and stuck it behind her ear. I was horrified. She said. “Relax — it’s an old Chinese custom. Even the very aristocratic do it.” True or false? — Small Town Boy. Dear S.T.B.: False. And if this is your idea of “sophistication” — you need a dictionary, honey. Do you have questions about sex, but no one to talk to? Ann Landers' booklet, “Sex and the Teen-Ager, “is frank and to the point. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Teens, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.45). COPYRIGHT 1991 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE INC. Lake Odessa News H&R BLOCK* Friends of the Library will meet Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 7 p.m. at the Lake Odessa Com­ munity Library. Both the Lakewood News and the Ionia Sentinel in its West County News issue gave excellent coverage of the Friends’ project of Books For Babies. The Friends are anxiously waiting to see which set of parents will be the first to redeem a gift cer­ tificate for a hard-cover book at the library. A Lansing newspaper reported the death of Lee DuMond of Lansing, 47, as a result of an auto accident. He had a wife and five sons, four sisters, including Donna, wife of James Morrison of Lake Odessa. His death came two weeks ago. Burial was in Wacousta Cemetery. A real estate transfer listed is that of Alton and Phyllis Mick of Clarksville to Roger and Judy Ramirez of Lake Odessa. A Grand Rapids newspaper reported the Aug. 20 death of Lucile Gedris, 90, of Grand Rapids, who had been a business woman and officer in Ideal Seating Company. There are dozens of women now in their thirties who were junior high school students back in the late 1960s and made footstools in their shop classes, both at Woodland and Lake Odessa. Their instructor brought into their classroom bundles of upholstery fabric from which the girls could choose the covering for their stools. All this fabric came from Ideal Seating Company, leftover remnants from the manufacture of theater seats. It was like bargain day at Macy’s when the girls pawed and poked into the piles of fabric, choosing just the right one. Several local relatives of the Gedris family attended memorial services at Metcalf and Jonkoff on Aug. 23. With summer drawing to a close, some flowers are at their peak. Again, Frank and Jo Colon on Jordan Lake Avenue have a very showy array of impatients. This year they have taller white blooms at the rear of the beds behind retaining walls and around trees with the shorter red blossoms at the front. Frank and Jo say their secret is using very black dirt for planting, close planting of the bedding plants, four inches of grass clippings to hold moisture with the necessity of using grass that has not been fertilized, and daily watering unless there has been measurable rain during the day. Junior high school youth of Central United Methodist Church and their friends, along with drivers and chaperones, spent Sunday Delton Sand & Gravel and Cloverdale Excavating Learn to Prepare Income Taxes have combined to serve you better, we do custom hauling, till sand, gravel, stone, top­ soil, septic systems and bull dozing. Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. to noon 623-8600 I ■a John A. Weidenfeller, D.D.S. Announces the opening of his INCOME TAX TRAINING SCHOOL NEW DENTAL OFFICE ■ increase your tax knowledge ■ obtain a new skill ■ convenient times & locations 402 Thornton For More Information Call: Middleville, mi 49333 (Corner of Thornton & M-37) 945-5345 ...or... collect Is she really sophisticated? Dear Ann Landers: My husband was first and Mrs. USA. HEMORRHOIDS v Ann Landers both getting on in years. So we stay at home a grec- .eal and make the best of it. _ have certain TV shows that we like to -h. It is our major form of entertainment. This couple we’ve known for a long time has a habit of dropping in unexpectedly, and it seems they always come right in the middle of a very good show. They stay only 25 or 30 minutes — just long enough to ruin a program for us. This puts my husband in a very bad mood. Should we turn off the TV when they show up or say we’d like to finish the program and risk insulting them? — Sitting Ducks. Dear Ducky: Explain that you and your husband watch certain TV shows and ask them to join you. Suggest, when the program is over, that you’d like to give them your un­ divided attention when they visit and to please call in advance next time so you can do just that. (616) 345-6731 at — 795-6000 — Complete Preventative and Restorative Dentistry \« ( cpllHK Mv I’.iliciils afternoon at a fun park near Muskegon. A recent Lansing newspaper had a story about excitement in Eaton Rapids over a pro­ posal to convert an abandoned railroad line in­ to a nature walk from their city to Caledonia. The city council gave its hearty endorsement. However, property owners who live along the path of the proposed Sugar-Bush Trail have fears about pollution and crime if such a pro­ ject came to pass. DNR officials doubt that, since many other communities have similar parks. Some of the owners are now in court to determine who owns the land, Penn Central or the adjacent property owners. VanBuren State Park is a linear park from Kalamazoo to Grand Haven. Now with DNR patrols, the problems have been cut considerably from the previous situation with off-road vehicles using the former railroad right-of-way. An accom­ panying graphic showed the route, with com­ munities of Charlotte, Chester, Vermontville, Nashville, Mortan, Quimby, Hastings, living and Middleville shown between the terminal pointe of the line. The Rev. Richard Brenner and wife, Nan­ cy, have come to begin their pastoral ministry at the Church of the Nazarenc on Washington Boulevard. Except for Bible College training in Colorado and some work experience there and several months in California, the Bren­ ners have been Michigan residents. He also attended the Armenian Bible College in Pasadena. He brings with him years of ex­ perience in the fields of plastering, farming, heating and refrigeration technology. They have three married children living in Owosso, Ohio and Kansas. Legal Notice NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been mode in the conditions of a certain mortgage made July 6. 1984. by Leo C. Quick ard Joyce N. Quick a/k/a/ Joyce N. Endsley (now deceased), os mortgagor(s). to the United States of America, as mortgagee, and recorded on July 6. 1984, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, In liber 260 of mor­ tgages on pages 38-41; On which mortgage there is claimed to he due and unpaid at the date of ths Notice Fifty-one Thousand Four Hundred Five and 95/100 Dollars ($51,405.95) principal and Twenty-eight Thousand Two and 40/100 Dollars ($28,002.40) interest: No suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt or any part of the debt secured by said mortgage, and the power of sale contained in said mortgage having become operative by reason of such default; NOW, THEREFORE, Notice is Hereby Given that on September 19, 1991 at 10:00 o'clock in the fore­ noon at the East Door of Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, that being the place for holding the Cir­ cuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be of­ fered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale provided by low and in said mortgage, the lands and premises in said mortgage mentioned and described, as follows, to wit: The South 50 feet of Lots 36 and 37 and the North 32 feel of vacated Lincoln Street of Kelly's Addition #1. according to the recorded Plat thereof, os recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 94. Section 8. Town 3 North. Range 8 West, Hastings Township, City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period will be one month from the foreclosure sole. Property may be redeemed by paying the amount of the bid at the foreclosure sale plus interest and any upaid emcumbrances on the property from dote of sale. For additional in­ formation. contact UNITED STATES OF AMERICA acting through Farmers Home Administration. 535 W. Woodlawn. Ave.. Hastings, Ml 49058, mortgagee. Dated: August 8. 1991 (8-29) Extra Copies of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 29, 1991 — Page 9 From Time to Time... By Esther Walton Quimby boasts a unique history By Joyce F. Weinbrecht, Guest Writer Lumberman Ichabod L. Quimby of Grand Rapids came to Barry County and purchased the 160 acres once owned by John R. Kellogg in Section 26 of Hastings Township. The old Quimby Schoolhouse This land was bordered on the north by the Thomapple River, called "Minnesconing” by the Pottawatomie and Ottawa Indians who inhabited the area around Thomapple Lake and along the banks of the river. The entire area was heavily forested with only wagon trails or walking trails for roads. The exact date of Mr. Quimby’s actual ar­ rival on the scene is reported by some sources to be as early as 1868 or 1869. The Grand Valley Railroad reached Hastings from Jackson in 1869, and in 1870 it was built on into Grand Rapids from Hastings. The school was built in 1869, after the division of Hastings High School District No. 2 into two districts. Pratt School was the other school that came from this division. It cost $600 to build the 24-by-30-foot frame building, which was built by brothers Dick and Jehiah Mead. The lot in Section 26, the Southeast comer of the west half of the southwest quarter, was purchased for $25. The railroad bed ran bet­ ween the school and the river. Ichabod Quimby, Thomas Dcbrow and a Mr. Sutherland came from Grand Rapids, built a large commercial lumber sawmill, a dry kiln, a store building, a cooper’s shop and a stave shed, a community store and about 15 houses with a community well in the center of the little town. The houses were built on both sides of the railroad tracks. A depot was built to handle railway business, and it was called "Quimby Sta­ tion," after the founder of the town. The buildings, which were erected in the village, came from Grand Rapids on box cars. They were pre-built, came knocked down and were then put together at the selected sites in Quimby, somewhat like modem prefabricated buildings. The wood used in these buildings was mostly pine. Piers were placed slant wise across the Thomapple River and cables were fastened to the piers to stop the logs as they were floated down the river to the mill. Once they reached the mill, they were sawed into boards and kiln dried. Some of the dried lumber was sent to the stave shop and then was sent to the copper shop to be formed into kegs and barrels. Some of the lumber was shipped into Jackson and Grand Rapids to be sold in those cities. The railroad was an important component in the operation of this large scale lumber business. A post office was opened in 1872 to serve the population of the newly formed pro­ sperous little milling town. Mr. Whipple (his first name is lost) was the first postmaster. There was a pole with an arm beside the railroad track from which the mailbag was hung when the train wasn’t scheduled to stop. In 1869, the road from Quimby to Hastings headed northwest from the school to the County Farm Comers (presently, known as McKeown and Nashville roads). The bridge across Cedar Creek, now on M-79, was north of the railroad trestle, which is still standing today. Mr. Quimby is credited with surveying and implementing the building of the new road to the town. The new road followed the section lines. Comparison of the 1860 plat maps with the 1873 plat maps shows this change very well. Before, during and following Quimby’s era, church was held in the schoolhouse, first in the County Farm School and then in the Quimby Schoolhouse. Various groups of various faiths held the Sunday School and Church services over the years. Then in 1906 the Methodists, under the leadership of the Rev. Frank Hatch, organiz­ ed a class and in 1909 the church which is still operating today was built. It took ten days to build the frame structure, at a cost of $1,200. The store was built to supply the needs of the saw mill workers. A high cement porch fronted the building. To the right, as one entered the door, was a ticket agent’s desk. The post office was in the far righthand cor­ ner. To the left of the front door was a long counter. At the far end of the counter was a door that opened into another room. Over this doorway a jar of stick candy was kept. The store carried staple items such as sugar, flour, salt, spices, beans and com eaml. Com­ pared to modem stores, it was very limited. A stove stood in the center of the room. During the winter months the circle of warmth was the gathering place for the men of the town as they came in to share the news of the com­ munity and swap stories. Mr. Quimby never lived in Quimby or even in Barry County. He operated another saw mill in Grand Rapids and his home there. He may not have been aware, at least in the beginning, that the site he had chosen for the mill was on an Indian Burial Ground. While the men were digging for the foundation of the dry kiln and the mill they had unearthed human bones. They had set the skulls on the stumps left from trees that had been cut to clear the land for the building of the mill and its buildings. The local Indians were not pleased with this show of disrespect of their dead and this behavior of the white man. In 1873, the dry kiln burned to the ground. Local people felt that it was an act of revenge done by the Indians to show their resentment of the sacrilege to their people. Mr. Quimby rebuilt the dry kiln on the same spot and the mill continued to operate and Quimby continued to prosper. In 1874 in the early morning hours, the mill itself burned in a magnificent blaze visible for miles. Though it was never proven, it was felt that this fire also had been set by the Native Americans to further show their distress at the use of their sacred grounds. This time, Icabod L. Quimby gave up and left the village of Qumby to its fate. Other smaller mills were operated at Quim­ by. Eli Eaton built one just northeast of the schoolhouse in 1882 on the south side of the railroad. Jim Williams built one on the site of the former Quimby mill in 1885. In 1895, Angus McDonald also operated a mill in the Quimby area. These were small local opera­ tions, used by local persons to saw the lumber to build local bams and houses. In 1878 the post office Mr. Quimby had established was taken up and moved to Morgan. In 1888 it was re-established again in Quimby in response to a petition by the people. The first postmaster of the "new” Quimby Post Office was Charles Castelein. His son, John, and then John’s brother, Henry, became postmasters, following in their father’s footsteps. Henry died in April 1932 and his wife, Lena, became postmistress. In 1990, William Castelein, another brother to John and Henry, operated a Star Route from Quimby Post Office to Highbank Post Office, a route of approximately 20 miles. Patrons were charged $1 per year for the delivery service. William received $12 per month. When William took another job, his wife carried the mail for a period of six months. This was done with horse and buggy, or in winter, horse and sleigh. The route was then sold to Flora Cruso. (Flora was the maternal grandmother of Detail from the 1873 Plat Map Don Reid, who currently lives in the city of Hastings.) Rural mail delivery came to Quimby on Ju­ ly 1, 1904. George Scott was the only rural mail carrier from the Quimby posl Office — ever. He transferred to Hastings when ill" Quimby Post Office closed for the final time in the fall of 1932. The Quimby mail route was 26 miles long. Mrs. Flora Cruso, a top notch driver of the horse and carriage, substituted for George when ever he needed time off. In 1896, a Maccabee Lodge was organized in Quimby. The roof of the store building was raised and a meeting hall was established on the second floor. An outside (and only) stair­ way went up to the meeting room. Several people from Quimby became in­ volved in county and state politics. Gilbert Striker and Samuel Bidleman were represen­ tatives in the General Assembly. Daniel Striker became president of the Na­ tional Bank of Hastings, Barry County Clerk in 1858 through 1861, then Secretary' of State for the State of Michigan. Henry Houghtalin was County Sheriff from 1871 through 1880. His brother, George Houghtalin, was overseer of the Barry County Farm in the early 1890s. The County Farm was established in 1855 on land purchased in Section 27, Hastings Township, for $3,500. In 1878, a brick building was built to house the indigent citizens of Barry County. The brick building replaced several other buildings that had been in use to house the resident The current building, which house Thor­ napple Manor was completed in 1958. This facility replaced the 1878 building and was established as an extended care facility and nursing home. It was renovated in the 1980s. Ichabod L. Quimby left his mark on Barry County and Hastings Township. The road running past the school and the church now bear his name. Several of the houses he built are still standing on the site of the former village. The town well with the cement walkway leading to it can still be found in the tall grass. The schoolhouse, a residence for a family, is still standing and is in good condition. The church stands stately and proud, with its con­ gregation still very active. The railroad bed, which started out carrying the Grand VAlley Railroad and later the Michigan Central Railroad, is still there. The trestle over Highbank Creek is still there in­ tact. The river bank where the piers and cables caught the logs to be sawed is now the site of several beautiful homes. It is quiet and peaceful in Quimby, but if you pause for a moment you can easily im­ agine the voices of school children at play, the hum and whine of the large saw mill and the warning whistle of the train engine as it ap­ proached Quimby Station on the Grand Valley Railroad line. (This article is based on research done and written by Doris Mead Mclnlrye (1945), Eva Lewis Rowley, (1951) and Gilbert Scott (1941). Manuscripts oftheir work was loaned by Pearl Lowell and Mr. and Mrs. Merle Rowley.) Legal Notices State of Michigan In the Sth Judicial Circuit Court NOTICE OF LAND CONTRACT FORECLOSURE SALE File No. 90-451 -CH Hon. Richard M. Shutter JOHN D. SCHAECHTERLE and KAREN S. SCHAECHTERLE. Plaintiffs, Counter-Defendants, vs. DANIEL EGGERS and VICKIE EGGERS. ROBERT I. BALDWIN and DONNA E. BALDWIN. GERALD L. LYONS, and PETER HOUGH and LINDA HOUGH. Defendants. Counter-Plaintiffs Mary C. Edger (P-33029) Attorney for Plaintiffs 4700 A.'dmore, Suite 101 Okemos, Michigan 48864 (517) 349-9000 David H. Tripp (P-29290) Attorney for Defendants 206 S. Broodway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616)945-9565 DEFAULT having been mode in the conditions of a Judgment of Foreclosure of a certain land con­ tract mode on October 26. 1987, wherein DANIEL EGGERS and VICKIE EGGERS are the vendees and JOHN D. SCHAECHTERLE and KAREN S. SCHAECHTERLE are the vendors; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Friday, Oc­ tober 4th, 1991, at 10:00 o’clock in the forenoon, at the front entrance to the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, that being the place established by said Judgment for holding the foreclosure sale, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder at public auction, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on said Judgment of Foreclosure, together with allowable costs of the sale, the lands and premises In said Judgment of foreclosure mentioned and described as follows: Properties situated In Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, and more particularly described as: Parcel <2: The Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 10, Town 3 North, Range 9 West. Pared <3: The North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 10. Parcel #4: That portion of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 10 lying south of the centerline of Highway M-37 EXCEPT: commenc­ ing at the Northwest corner of the Northeast 1 /4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 10; thence South II 3/7 rods; thence East to Highway M-37; thence Northwesterly along said Highway M-37 to the East and West 1 /4 line; thence West along said East and West 1/4 line to the point of beginning. Parcel #5: That portion of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of sold Section 10 lying south of the centerline of Highway M-37, EXCEPT: Commencing where the East line of the West 1 /2 of the Northwest 1 /4 of the Southeast 1 /4 of said Section 10 intersects the centerline of said Highway M-37 for the place of beginning for this exception; thence South 10 rods; thence Nor­ thwesterly, parallel to said Highway M-37, 8 rods; thence North to the centerline of said Highway M-37; thence southeasterly along the centerline of sold Highway M-37 to the place of beginning. Parcel 46: The West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 10, EXCEPT, Com­ mencing at the Southwest corner of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 10 for the place of beginning of this exception; thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes 5 seconds West along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 991.33 feet; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 02 seconds East 396.32 feet; thence North 00 degrees 16 minutes 51 seconds West 330.61 feet: thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 10 seconds East 264.35 feet along the North line of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 15 minutes 23 seconds East 1324.18 feet along the East line of the West 1 /2 of the Southwest 1 /4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 49 minutes 37 seconds West 659.47 feet to the place of beginning. Dated: August 22, 1991 Mary C. Edgar (P-33029) Attorney for Plaintiffs 4700 Ardmore, Suite 101 Okemos. Ml 48864 (9/26) State of Michigan Probate Court PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Estate Rep. Wolpe to speak at First Friday Lunch Third District U.S. Congressman Howard Wolpe will be the speaker at the next First Friday Lunch and Learn program at noon Sept. 6 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. Wolpe. a Democrat who represents the southern half of Barry County, will talk about the recent amazing developments in the Soviet Union, the post-Persian Gulf War period and the need to deal with critical domestic issues. He represents Orangeville, Hope, Barry, Prairieville, Maple Grove, Assyria, Johnstown and Baltimore townships. Con­ gressman Paul Henry, a Republican, represents the northern half of the county in Washington D.C. Wolpe first was elected to his Congres­ sional seat in 1978 by defeating incumbent Republican Garry Brown. He won re-election in 1980, 1982. 1984. 1986, 1988 and 1990. He has been able to carry Barry County con­ sistently, despite the traditionally strong Republican showings at the polls. Considered an expert on African affairs, Wolpe also is a member of a subcommittee on science and technology. Wolpe in the past has been gue^t speaker for the annual Barry County Truman-Johnson dinner and he spoke at a First Friday session last summer, discussing the peace dividend in the wake of the fall of communist regimes in eastern Europe. The Lunch and Learn series, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, is held on the first Friday of each month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets. Those attending are asked to bring their own lunches. The Democrats will furnish coffee and tea. File No. 91-20670-SE Estate of MARGARET L. PRICE, DECEASED. Social Security No. 375-18-6114. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest In the estate may be barred or affected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On September 12. 1991 at 9.30 a.m., in the probate courtroom, Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Beryl Price requesting that Beryl Price be ap­ pointed personal representative of the estate of Margaret L. Price, deceased, who lived at 5980 North Middleville Road, Hastings, Michigan and who died August 15, 1991; and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated May 14, 1991 be ad­ mitted to probate. It also Is requested that the heirs at law of said deceased be determined. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. August 22, 1991 Richard J. Hudson (Pl5220) SIEGEL. HUDSON, GEE & FISHER 607 North Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 BERYL PRICE By: Richard J. Hudson 702 East Main. Middleville. Ml 49333 (8/29) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry CLAIMS NOTICE Independent Probate File No. 91-20632-IE Estate of EDWARD H. VAN POOLEN. SR., deceased. Social Security No. 349-22-8945. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by the following: The decedent, whose last known address was 1875 Edwin Drive. Wayland. Michigan 48348 died March 6. 1991. An instrument datsd July 23. 1990 has been admitted as the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent co-personal representatives Sylvia A. VanPoolen and Edwin H VanPoolen, Jr., 1875 Edwin Drive. Wayland. Michigan 49348 and 841-C South Racine, Chicago, Illinois 60607. or to both the Independent co­ personal representatives and the Barry County Probate Court. Hostings, Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the date of publication ol this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. LYNWOOD P. VANDENBOSCH (P245I2) TOLLEY. FISHER & VERWYS, P C 5650 Foremost Drive. SE Grand Rapids. Ml 49546 (616)942-8090 (8/29) PRAIRIEVILLE TO WN5HIP B/FJY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOP' OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION TO; TKF £IDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE ..rrSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. ANO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is a summary of Ordinance No. 73 which was adopted by the Township Board of Prairieville Township at its regular meeting held August 14. 1991, said Or­ dinance to become effective immediately. SECTION I AMENDMENT OF SECTION 3.1: Sec­ tion 3.1 of the Prairieville Township Zoning or­ dinance is amended by the addition of a new subsection "5.a.” defining "Animal Shelter". SECTION II AMENDMENT OF SECTION 3 1.22: Section 3.1.22 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance is amended pertaining to the definition of "Dog Kennel". SECTION III AMENDMENT OF SECTION 4.25: Sec­ tion 4.25 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Or­ dinance is amended pertaining to the keeping of animals. SECIOTN IV AMENDMENT OF SECTION 6.6.8.5. m: Section 6.6.B.5.m of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance is amended so as to allow as a special use in the "A” Agricultural District zoning classification the keeping of more than three dogs over six months of oge for either commercial or ncn-commercial purposes. SECTION V AMENDMENT OF SECTION 3.1.15: Section 3.1.15 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance is amended pertaining to the definition of "Building Line”. SECTION VI AMENDMENT OF SECTION 3.1.80: Section 3.1.80 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance Is amended pertaining to the definition of "Setbock". SECTION VII AMENDMENT OF SECTION 3.1.81: Section 3.1.81 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance is amended pertaining to the definition of "Setback Line (Minimum)". SECTION VIII AMENDMENT OF SECTION 3.1.96: Section 3.1.96 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance Is amended pertaining to the definition of "Yard". SECTION IX AMENDMENT OF SECTION 3.1.97: Section 3.1.97 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance Is amended pertaining to the definition of “Yard - Front". SECTION X AMENDMENT OF SECTION 3.1.98. Section 3.1.98 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance is amended pertaining to the definition of "Yard - Rear". SECTION XI AMENDMENT OF SECTION 6.0.C.2: Section 6.0.C.2 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance is amended pertaining to minimum side yard requirements in the "R-1” Single Family Low Density Residential District zoning classification. SECTION XII AMENDMENT OF SECTION 6.0.C.3: Section 6.0.C.3 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance Is amended pertaining to minimum rear yard requirements in the "R-l" Single Family Low Density Residential District zoning classification. SECTION XIII AMENDMENT OF SECTION 6.I.C.2: Section 6.1 .C.2 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance is amended pertaining to minimum side yard requirements in the "R-2" Single Family and Two-Family Medium Density Residential District Zoning classification. SECTION XIV AMENDMENT OF SECTION 6.1.C.3. Section 6.1.C.3 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance is amended pertaining to minimum rear yard requirements In the "R-2" Single Family and Two-Family Medium Density Residential District zoning classification. SECTION XV AMENDMENT OF SECTION 6.2.8.1. b.2: Section 6.2.B.1.K2 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance is amended pertain­ ing to minimum side yard requirements in the "R-4" Multiple Family High Density Residential District zoning classification. SECTION XVI AMENDMENT OF SECTION 6.2.8.1. b.3: Section 6.2.B.l.b.3 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance is amended pertain­ ing to minimum rear yard requirements in the "R-4" Multiple Family High Density Residential District zoning classification. SECTION XVII AMENDMENT OF SECTION 6.5.E.3: Section 6.5.E.3 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance is amended pertaining to minimum front yard requirements in the "I" Industrial District zoning classification. SECTION XVIII AMENDMENT OF SECTION 6.5. E.4: Section 6.5.E.4 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance is amended pertaining to minimum rear yard requirements In the "I" In­ dustrial District zoning classification. SECTION XIX AMENDMENT OF SECTION 6.5.E.5: Section 6.5.E.5 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance is amended pertaining to minimum side yard requirements in the "I" Industrial District zon­ ing classification. SECTION XX AAAENDMENT OF SECTION 6.6.C.1: Section 6.6.C.1 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance is amended pertaining to minimum front yard requirements in the "A" Agricultural District zoning classification. SECTION XXI AMENDMENT OF SECTION 6.6.C.2: Section 6.6.C.2 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance is amended pertaining to minimum side yard requirements in the “A" Agricultural District zoning classification. SECTION XXII AMENDMENT OF SECTION 6.6.C.3: Section 6.6.C.3 of Prairieville Township the Zoning Ordinance is amended pertaining to minimum rear yard requirements in the "A" Agricultural District zoning classification. SECTION XXIII AMENDMENT OF SECTION 6.7- 1-C.2: Section 6.7-1-C.2 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance is amended pertain­ ing to minimum side yard requirements in the "P-2” Semi-Public Land District zoning classification. SECTION XXIV AMENDMENT OF SECTION 6.7- 1-C.3: Section 6.7-1.C.3 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance is amended pertain Ing to minimum rear yord requirements In the "P-2” Semi-Public Land District zoning classification. SECTION XXV AMENDMENT OF SECTION 8.6.C; Section 8.6.C of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance Is amended so os to Increase from $100 to $500 the maximum fine for a violation of the Zoning Ordinance. SECTION XXVI EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS: This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication. All Or­ dinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of this Ordinance has been posted in the office of the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address set forth below and that copies of this Ordinance may be purchased or inspected at the office of the Prairieville Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular working days following the date of this publication. JANETTE EMIG, Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 South Norris Rood Delton. Michigan 49046 (616)623-2664 (8/2</ Send... The BANNER to afriend. It makes an ideal gift! Call Us to Subscribe: (616) 946-8051 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 29, 1991 We support all the teams in Barry County! A Have a safe, successful season! i * Football Dewey’s Car Palace Chrysler. Plymouth and Dodge Trucks M-43 Delton, Ml 49046 := Phone 623-6301 ^ HASTINGS and DELTON > (W Knoblock Realtors 12393 S. Wall Lake Rd. Delton, Ml 49046 Phone 623-6600 Quinn’s Sports 121 E. Orchard Delton, Ml 49046 Phone 623-8340 Silkscreening ■ Monograming Ron Smith Greenhouse 10121 S. Wall Lake Dr. Delton, Ml 49046 Phone 623-5353 Good Luck Panthers! Sajo’s Pizza Rest of TV Conference takes aim at Saxon s Hastings Varsity Football Sept. 6 Lakewood H Sept. 13 Harper Creek H Sept. 20 Albion A Sept. 27 Hillsdale H Oct. 4 Marshall (Homecoming) H Oct. 11 Lakeview A Oct. 18 Sturgis (Parents Night) H Oct. 25 Coldwater A Nov. 1 Delton A Fri. or Sat., Nov. 2 or 3 • Pre-Regional Fri. or Sat., Nov. 9 or 10 ■ Regional Fri. or Sat., Nov. 16 or 17 • Semi-Final Fri. or Sat., Nov. 23 or 24 - Finals 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 i " '-J MIHHIH =»BMI SAXUHS I Head Coach: Bill Karpinski Asst. Coach: Marshall Evans Asst. Coach: Jeff Simpson 115 Maple Delton, Ml 49046 Good Luck Panthers! Williams Funeral Home 133 E. Orchard Delton. Ml 49046 Phone 623-5461 C&H Service 102 S. Grove Delton, Ml 49046 Phone 623-5280 KT Resort 7377 Delton, Rd. Delton, Ml 49046 Phone 623-2526 Boat Rental • Balt • Tackle Finch’s Auto Alingnment 1002 Keller Rd. Delton, Ml 49046 Phone 623-8814 Full Service Garage. Delton Pole Buildings 10036 M-43 Delton, Ml 49046 Phone 623-3300 Full Line of Building Materials Buckland Agency 11235 S. Wall Lake Rd. (M-43) Delton, Ml 49046 Phone 623-5115 or 721-9904 1-800-223-3590 Good ludc to all of our Barn Co. Stmimt Athlon Ray James Elecromechanical SERVICE and REPAIR 222 S. Jefferson Phone 945-9100 Lewis Realty 140 W. State Street Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone 945-3556 Wilders Auto Service 124 N. Jefferson. Hastings Phone 948-2192 21O'Zt Main St., Middleville Phone 795-2119 Arby’s 911 W. Slate St. Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone 948-9210 Bill’s Safety Service 321 N. Michigan Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone 945-5972 Head coach Bill Karpinski and his Hastings football team have something, and the rest of the Twin Valley schools will be doing everything in their power to take it away. That something is the conference title, a little prize that was picked up on the way to a perfect 9-0 regular season and a Class BB playoff berth. Karpinski said he knows the rest of the league, traditionally a very competitive lot, will be shooting for his Saxons in 1991. "Every year, the Twin Valley is a very balanced league," Karpinski said. "It should be a wide-open race. We don't expect any easy games. They all will be tough." Twenty-one letter winners, including nine players who started on a part or full­ time basis, return for Hastings. But among those not returning are five all­ county players; three-year quarterback Gabe Griffin, receiver Brad Warner, offensive tackle Chad Lundquist, defensive tackle Chase Youngs and defensive back Jeremy Horan; and several others who are playing college football this fall. Karpinski knows those players will be sorely missed, but likes what he has seen in pre-season preparations. "These kids are really working hard, and they have a good team concept," he said. "I’m very pleased with their progress. They still have a way to go, but I’m pleased with the effort they have given." Two players are competing for the quarterback spot vacated by Griffin, senior Paul Rose and junior Brian Sherry. Karpinski declined to mention whether or not one has a leg up on the other, saying only that he was "pleased that he had two guys of that caliber." He added the the quarterback position is reflective of many other spots on the squad. There is alot of competition for playing time, and Karpinski believes that competition will help the Saxons in the long run. 1991 Hastings football team: Front- Matt Schreiner, Chris Turnbull, Mike Frey, Scott Carpenter, Jason Hetherington, Chris Youngs, Derreck Hamm. Ted Wilder, Mark Peterson, Ryan Schmader. Second- Coach Bill Karpinski, Paul Rose, Dan Roberts, Matt Haywood, Ryan Madden, Jeff Tinkler, Dave Leinaar^ l£id Mellen, Ryan Nichols, Trainer Bill Senior Chris Youngs will see plenty of action carrying the ball this season. Youngs played guard at the beginning of the year but was moved to fullback prior to the Albion game, in which he exploded for 226 yards on the ground. He will be moved to tailback this year. Other tailbacks looking for carries will be Mark Peterson, Dave Ehredt and Travis Williams. Fullbacks on the roster include Jason Hetherington, Ryan Martin and Ryan Madden. Hetherington, along with Youngs and tight end Scott Carpenter, were voted by their teammates as the Saxons* tri-captains. Seniors Ryan Schmader, Shawn Davis and Tad Mellen are competing for playing time at the flanker back position, which Karpinski said will line up just about anywhere. Split ends include Matt Haywood, Hanshaw. Third- Coach Jeff Simpson, Robert Leos, Jeff Stout, Jamie Hanshaw, Dan Walden, brad Thayer, Shawn Davis, Chad McKeever. Brian Willison, Dave Ehredt, Marsh Evans. Back Row- Vol. Asst. Jeff Keller, Joe Lyons, Carl Norris, Ryan Martin, Tom Foufy. Jessie Lyons, Brian Sherry, Travis Williams, Ed Youngs, Michael McKeough. Ryan Nichols, Robert Leos and Rob Frey, while Carpenter, Jesse Lyons, Brian Wilson, Ted Wilder and Dave Leinaar are being considered for tight end duties. But most of the success of an offensive unit starts with the line, and the Saxons will be a little smaller than they've been in recent seasons. Centers include Dereck Hamm and Dan Roberts, guards are Darrell Slaughter, Jeff Stout, Chris Turnbull, Chad McKeever and Brad Thayer, while tackles include Matt Schreiner, Tom Fouty, Jamie Hanshaw, Jeff Tinkler, Carl Norris and Mike Frey. Only Turnbull, McKeever and Hanshaw saw substantial playing a year ago. The Saxons will go with a 5-2 defensive set, with adjustments. Like many of the offensive positions, the defensive starting spots are up for grabs. Middle guards include Hamm, Netters gun for upper division Hastings girls tennis coach Tom Freridge believes he has a solid nucleus of talented players poised to move up a couple of notches in the rugged Twin Valley conference. In fact, he believes the Saxons are stronger in every flight then they were last year, when they finished 5-6 in dual meets. "We are hoping to move into the top half of the league," Freridge said. "Lakeview (defending FV champion) and Sturgis will be tough to beat, but I believe we can compete with Hillsdale, Coldwater ,md Harper Creek for third place." Seven of ten starters return from last season's team, including a pair of singles players. First singles player Sarah Johnston will be back for her sophomore season. The other singles player back is also a sophomore, Katy Larkin. She has moved from third singles a year ago to the fourth position. Freridge has been pleasantly surprised in the improvement of several of his players, including senior Angelle Cooklin, who moved up to second singles, and junior Jenny Storm, who leapt all the way from third doubles to third singles. Freridge said both have improved dramatically and will help to make his singles positions stronger. Clierie Cotant and Christy Spindler will be the first doubles tandem, while a pair of newcomers, Jenny Johnson and Shannon Fuller, will be teamed at number two. Fuller struggled with an injury last season and could not play. At third doubles, Miranda Freridge, Rachael Haas and Emily Cassell are battling for the two available spots. Freridge also praised Lisa Storm and Hastings Savings and Loan Coleman Agency of Hastings, Inc. 201 East State Hastings, Ml 49058 203 S. Michigan Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone 945-9561 Phone 945-3412 Hastings ChryslerPlymouth-Dodge Electric Motor Service 1455 W. State Street Hastings, Ml 49058 1569 Bedford Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone 945-9383 Phone 945-5113 Angie Greenfield as players who had improved as well. Other players on the roster include Nickie Greenfield, Lori Vaughn, Rachael Mepham, Lisa Smith and Tiffany Everett. Hastings openec the season Aug. 23 at the Jenison Invitational, finishing second behind the host Wildcats. Johnston (first singles), Jenny Storm (third singles), Cotant-Spindler (first doubles), Haas-Cassell (third doubles) and Lisa Storm-Angie Greenfield (fourth doubles) all reached the finals in their respective flights. The second doubles team of JohnsonFuller won the flight championship. The Saxons travel to Gull Lake tonight and Charlotte on Tuesday. Their first home match will be next Thursday against Lakewood. J&S Auto Sales 230 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone 948-4077 Cappon Oil . Slaughter, Madden, Stout and McKeever. Tackles are Mike Frey, Youngs, Tinkler, Fouty, Schreiner, Norris, Dan Walden. Hanshaw and Turnbull, and those vying for the end positions are Wattles, Rose, Martin, Wilder and Leinaar. Hetherington, Roberts, Carpenter and Thayer have looked good al linebackers, according to Karpinski. Schmader, Lyons, Nichols, Sherry, Mellen, Peterson, Ehredt, Haywood, Davis. Frey, Wilson and Leos are all looking for playing time in the backfield. Of the nine returning players. Rose, Youngs and Carpenter received special mention when all-conference awards were revealed. Karpinski said that replacing some holes is receiving most of his attention at this point. "We need people to step up at the offensive line positions," he said. "We're also hying to develop some defensive backs, and, of course, settle on a quarterback." Hastings opens the season next Friday at home against Lakewood, whom Karpinski said should be improved. "The Lakewood-Hastings game is always a tough game," Karpinski said. "It's a good rivalry. We just have to be ready to play." Hastings Girls Tennis Aug. 23 Aug. 29 Sept. 3 Sept. 5 Sept. 7 Sept. 10 Sept. 12 Sept. 14 Sept. 17 Sept. 19 Sept. 21 Sept. 24 Sept. 26 Sept. 28 Oct. 1 Jenison Invitational Gull Lake Charlotte Lakewood Hastings Invitational Coldwater Lakeview Middleville Invit. Albion Harper Creek Allegan Invitational Marshall Hillsdale DeWitt Invitational Sturgis A A A H 8: 4 4 4: H H H A A H A A A A H 8:30 4:30 4:30 8:30 4:30 4:30 8:00 4:30 4:30 8:30 4:30 Culligan Water Conditioning 141 E. Woodlawn Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone 945-5102 Gavin Right Away Oil Change Chevrolet • Buick • Pontiac M-37. Hastings 938 Middleville Road Middleville. Ml 49333 Phone 945-3354 795-3318 ssss Phone 623-5270 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 29, 1991 — Page 11 Junior-laden Hastings soccer opens season 1991 Hastings tennis team: Front- Sarah Johnston, Emily Cassell, Cherie Cotant, Shannon Fuller, Katie Larkin, Christy Spindler, Angelle Cooklln, Rachael Haas. Back- Coach Freridge, Nickle Greenfield, Angie Greenfield, Lori Vaughn, Lisa Storms, Rachael Mepham, Lisa Smith, Jenny Storms Miranda Freridge, Jenny Johnson, Tiffany Everett Coach Runyan. The Hastings varsity soccer squad opened the season on a positive note Monday afternoon, blanking an overmatched Marshall team 5-0. The Saxons dominated the action throughout, posting 33 shots on goal to a mere four by the Cardinals. Hastings jumped out to a 3-0 halftime lead and added a pair of goals in the second half for the final margin. Senior Jeff Lambert led the Saxon attack with a hat trick. John Andrus also tallied a goal, and Marshall also inadvertantly beaded a ball in the own goal. "It was very hot, so we did a lot of squad substituting," Hastings coach Doug Mepham commented. The Saxons will be a team dominated by juniors, after losing nine of 11 players from last year's 9-6-1 team. Lee Bowman and Lambert are the lone starters back from last season. However, Mepham is encouraged because he does have 20 players, many of which are juniors that have been with the program since it's inception. "This is a good team to work with," he said. "There is alot of comraderie. All these guys are pretty good friends." Seniors pacing the team this year will be goalkeeper Shawn Ahearn, right fullback Austin Zurface, left halfback Tim Toburen, center halfbacks Bowman and Lambert, and forward Matt Schaefer. Juniors include sweeper Sarver, left fullback Dave Andrus, stopper Tom Brighton, right halfback Jon Andrus, and forwards Shawn Price and Scott Ricketts. Tennis is not a Twin Valley sport, so Hastings will be playing a diverse independent schedule. The Saxons travel to Caledonia Wednesday (site changed from adjacent schedule) and then will prepare for the home opener Sept 4 against Battle Creek Central. Hastings will get a taste of some of the state's best competition Saturday, Sept 7 when they travel to the Mason Invitational. Mason played in the state Class B title game last year against Stevensville-Lakeshore. We support all the teams in Barry County! Have a safe, successful season! Wren Funeral Home Corner of Woodlawn & Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone 945-2471 Body Options 101 W. 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Marshall Caledonia Battle Creek Central Mason Invitational Lakeview Delton (Varsity) Marshall Harper Creek Sturgis Battle Creek Central Sturgis Middleville Harper Creek Lakeview Allegan (Var. Only) Caledonia A H H A A A H A H A A H H H A A 5:00 5:00 5:00 9:30 5:00 5:00 5:00 5:30 5:00 5:00 5:30 5:00 5:00 5:00 5:30 4:00 Hodges Jewelry 122 W. Sate Street Downtown Hastings Phone 945-2963 Girrbach Funeral Home 328 S. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone 945-3252 Barry Cleaners 321 S. Michigan Hastings, Ml 49058 Saxon golfers future, present looking bright Phone 945-4265 Bosley Pharmacy South Jefferson Street Downtown Hastings The Hastings varsity golf team is looking at what should be a fun couple of seasons. Last year's team finished second in the Twin Valley conference behind Battle Creek Lakeview and came very close to qualifying for the state meet With six letter winners back from last year, the Saxons have looked good in the early going this season, finishing as the highest Class B placer in the Lowell and Mason Tournaments. Back from last season are six juniors, including state qualifier John Bell and All-Twin Valley selection Michael Cook. The others include Anthony Snow, Trevor Watson, Josh Henry and Tony Williams. Matt Kirkendall, Robert Wager, Mike Storms, Joe Bender, Kevin Hubert, Andy Cove, Rick Campbell, Mike O-Connor, Ken Lambeth, Trent Weller, Joe Westra and Pat Kelly round out the Hastings roster. The Saxons next meet is Tuesday afternoon at Eaton Rapids. Phone 945-3429 Music Center TV & VCR Sales & Service 130 W. State Street Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone 945-4284 Tom’s Market 241 E. 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Hastings, Ml 49058 West State at Broadway and our Gun Lake Office Mf mhi r roic �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 29, 1991 Cage team looking for proven scorer Hastings Boys Golf Lowell Invitational Mason Invitational Gull Lake Delton Eaton Rapids lonia/Greenville G.R. Christian (at Saskatoon) * Caledonia Sept. 12 Twin Valley Sept. 17 Schools Lakewood Sept. 19 Albion (TV) Sept. 23 Kelloggsville/WaylSept. 26 and Coldwater (TV) Sept. 30 lonia/PewamoOct. 2 Westphalia Harper Creek (TV) Oct. 7 Oct. 9 Maple Valley Fri.-Sat., Oct. 11 or 12 • Regional Mon., Oct. 14 - TV Rain Date Sat., Oct. 19 - Finals Aug. 22 Aug. 23 Aug. 26 Aug. 28 Sept. 4 Sept. 5 Sept. 10 A A A 8:30 9:15 4:00 4:00 4:00 4:00 4:00 H 3:30 H H A 2:30 4:00 2:30 A A H 4:00 2:30 4:00 A A 2:30 4:00 A A A H Coach: Ed von der Hoff Hastings Girls Basketball Junior Va'rsity & Varsity Aug. 29 Sept. 4 Sept. 5 Sept. 7 Middleville Portland (Var. Tourn.) Portland (JV Tourn.) Portland (JV Tourn.) Sept. 7 Portland (Var. Tourn.) Harper Creek Sept. 12 Lakewood Sept. 17 Albion Sept. 19 Lakeview Sept. 24 Hillsdale Sept. 26 Sturgis Oct. 1 Marshall Oct. 3 Coldwater Oct. 7 Oct. 10 Gull Lake Harper Creek Oct. 15 Ionia Oct. 17 Albion Oct. 22 Lakeview Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Hillsdale Nov. 7 Marshall Nov. 12 Sturgis Coldwater Nov. 14 Mon.-Fri., Nov. 18-23 - Districts Mon.-Wed., Nov. 25-27 • Regionals Wed.-Sat., Dec. 5-7 • Finals A 5:30 A 6:00 A 6:00 A 1 or 3:00 A 6 or 7:30 H 5:30 H 5:30 A 5:30 A 5:30 H 5:30 H 5:30 H 5:30 A 5:30 H 5:30 A 5:30 A 5:30 H 5:30 H 5:30 A 5:30 A 5:30 A 5:30 H 5:30 Varsity Coash: Jack Longstreet J.V. Coach: Steve Kaiser Hastings girls varsity basketball coach Jack Longstreet likes what he’s seen from his team in in pre-season practices thus far. His Saxons have put forth the maximum effort and have worked hard to improve their skills, and that’s all any coach could ask. But the one thing he is still looking for is a proven scorer, someone who asks for the ball when the game is on the line, and can deliver once she gets it. In actuality, Longstreet does have that player. The problem is, he will be without her services for the majority of the season, if not it’s entirety. Senior Kelle Young, the Twin Valley conference most valuable player in 1989 and it’s co-MVP last season, suffered a serious knee injury during softball season last spring. Despite long hours of rehabilitation, Young is still not yet ready to play. Everyone in the area knows of her allaround skills, but Longstreet said that her unavailability would surface most in tight ballgames. "The thing we’ll miss the most is her ability to score in high-pressure situations," Longstreet said of the 5-9 senior. "Kelle was our go-to person the past couple of years. We need to find one or two players to step forward and score when the game is on the line." Longstreet said that offensive execution is his foremost concern as Hastings prepares for tonight’s season opener at Middleville and will be the key to the Saxons success throughout the season. "We have players back from last year, but our newer players are trying to find their roles within the offense," he said. "The girls have worked very hard on their defense and they take alot of pride in it, which is very encouraging. We should have a strong defensive team." One of the players Longstreet will look to is senior forward/center Shana Murphy. Murphy was a second-team all­ county and all-conference selection last year as a junior. Joining Murphy in the front-court will be iunior center Heather Daniels and senior forward Jenny Lumbert. Longstreet said he will look to that trio to provide inside scoring, rebounding and 1991 Hastings varsity basketball ream: Front Row-(left to rightJKate Murphy, Jody Stafford, Jenny Lumbert, Anne Endsley, Chris Solmes. Back Row- Nicole Ellege, Shana defense. The backcourt is led by junior Anne Endsley and senior Chris Solmes. Both are strong perimeter shooters and will handle the ball the majority of the time. Longstreet is also pleased with the progress made by his newer players. Forward Renee Royer is one of the Saxons' best defenders, Kris McCall is a strong rebounder, guards Malyka DeGoa and Kate Murphy will help provide depth in the back-court antf Jody Stafford will split time between the guard and forward positions. "We have a good mixture of experience and new players," Longstreet said. "These Murphy, Kelle Young, Heather Daniels, Kris McCall. Renee Royer. (Missing: Malyka DeGoa) girls have a great work ethic and are a fun group to work with. I'm excited about the season." Longstreet expects the Twin Valley to be strong once again. He lists defending champion Coldwater to be the favorite in the league. The Cardinals return four players from last season's unbeaten squad. Marshall and Albion also should field strong units, he said. The Wildcats knocked off Coldwater in the district tournament. Following tonight's non-league lilt with the Trojans, the Saxons will have until Wednesday to prepare for next week's Portland Tip-off Invitational Tournament. Hastings will play Mason in the opener at 6 p.m. Wednesday, followed by a game between Portland and Northville at 7:30. The consolation and championship games will be played on Saturday. The junior varsity games begin on Thursday (Hastings will play Mason at 6 p.m.), with the second-round games to be held Saturday afternoon. Hastings' first home game and Twin Valley opener is set for Thursday, Aug. 12 against Harper Geek. Longstreet said that the Beavers will be led by a new coach. Strong squad number-wise has Fulmer optimistic The Hastings cross country team has numbers many other area school would envy. Coach Paul Fulmer has 11 boys and 12 girls out for the sport this fall, so, Hastings Boys/Giris Cross Country Aug.28 Sept. 4 1991 Hastings cross country team: Front Dan Allen, Jason Kaiser, Jeremy Maiville, Bill Richards, Matt Lancaster, Derek Gonzales. Middle-Michelle Lancaster, Chuck Bryan, Martha BHImeyer, Jeremy Kelly, Kari Cullen, Dan Watson, Jennifer McKeough. Back- Nicole Wood, Jenny Blair, Kathy Vos, Coach Paul Fulmer, Kym Langford, Lynette Smith, Lori McKeough. Sept. 7 Sept. 10 Sept. 14 Sept. 19 Sept. 25 Sept. 28 Oct. 2 Oct. 5 Oct. 9 Oct. 12 Oct. 16 Oct. 22 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 lonia/Maple Valley Charlotte/Grand Ledge/ Potterville Charlton Park Invit. Gull Lake Sparta Invitational Kalamazoo Christian Hillsdale & Sturgis Haslett Invitational Harper Creek/Lakeview Allegan Invitational Albion/Marshall Rockford Invitational Coldwater Twin Valley Conf. Meet Regional Final Coach: Paul Fulmer H A 4:30 4:45 A A A A H A A A A A A A 10:00 5:00 10:00 4: 30 5: 00 9:30 5:00 5:00 5:00 4:30 given the nature of the sport, he is optimistic that his Saxons will be able to improve upon last year’s finishes. "We've got some good numbers out this year," Fulmer said. "We've got 10 more than we did last year, and some of them are potential conference placers and state qualifiers." Depth is the key in the sport of cross country. It is not imperative that teams have an all-state caliber runner, because teams with several good runners will win a lot of meets. "I’m optimistic because both the girls and boys teams each have about five decent runners," Fulmer said. Last year’s teams each posted fourth­ place finishes in the Twin Valley. The boys finished 11-9 and dropped from third place after the conference meet, while the girls had a 10-10 overall mark. On the boys side, seniors Jeremy Maiville, Matt Lancaster and Bill Richards, as well as sophomore Jason Kaiser, return among the Saxons’ top runners. Others on the roster include seniors Derek Gonzales and Dan Watson, junior Dan Allen, sophomore Chuck Bryan and freshman Jeremy Kelly. The girls team returns a pair of all­ leaguers, senior Kym Langford and junior Kathy Vos, and sophomore Jenny Blair. Others on the squad include senior Jennifer McKeough, sophomores Lori McKeough, Kari Cullen and Martha Billmeyer, and freshmen Nicole Wood and Michelle Lancaster. Hastings opened the season Wednesday when it hosted Ionia and Maple Valley. The annual Charlton Park Invitational is scheduled for Saturday. Sept. 7. Young Panthers eying KVA hoop title With only three senibrs in the fold, the Delton Kellogg girls basketball team could find itself thinking ahead to next season. Not so, according to veteran coach Dwight Lamphier. The Panthers return their starting backcourt from last season, and have the Delton Kellogg Girls JV & Varsity Basketball Sept. 3 Sept. 5 Sept. 10 1991 Delton Kellogg girls basketball: Front-Kristy Erb, Kim Whitaker, Marcy Moresman, Joely Goff, Michelle Ritchie, Coach Dwight Lamphier. Back- Heatyher Niebauer, Stephanie Russell, Kelley Chambless, Kristin Harrington, Kelly Jansen, Brenda Campbell. Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Sept. 26 Oct. 1 Oct. 3 Oct. 8 Oct. 10 Oct. 14 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 24 Oct. 28 Oct. 30 Nov. 5 Nov. 8 Nov. 12 Nov. 14 Middleville Caledonia Gull Lake Parent's Night Lowell Allegan K. Christian Parchment Paw Paw Mattawan Galesburg-Augcsta Otsego Pennfield Hackett Parchment Paw Paw Mattawan Galesburg-Augusta Pennfield K. Christian Senior Night Hackett A A H 5:30 5:30 5:30 H H A A A H H A A H H H A A H H 5:30 5:30 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 5:30 6:00 6:00 6.00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 A 6:00 luxury of bringing in the sizable talent off 1990's unbeaten junior varsity squad. Lamphier said his team will be thinking KVA title this season. "We should be very competitive in the league," said Lamphier, who is entering his 17th season at the Panther helm. "This team has alot of talent and the competition (for positions) has been very good. That should make us a stronger team." Delton returns both starting guards from last year's 8-13 team, seniors Marcy Moresman and Michelle Ritchie. The other senior on the squad is forward Kristie Erb, who should also be in the starting lineup for next Tuesday’s opener at Middleville. The rest of the team is young, albeit talented. Junior Kristin Harrington should start at the post position. She is the Panther's tallest player at 5-10, and is an excellent all-around athlete. Harrington has showed few ill effects from recurring back trouble experienced during track season. A battle is still being waged for final starting spot. Lamphier said that Joely Goff, Kim Whitaker and Kelly Jansen each have looked good in practice. All three are juniors and will be getting alot of playing time. Rounding out the roster are juniors Heather Niebauer, Kelley Chambless and Brenda Campbell. Lamphier said his main concern at this point is rebounding. "We're not real big compared to other teams, so rebounding will be a key for us," Lamphier said. "I’m hoping that our quickness will make up for it." Lamphier will find out just where his team stands early. After the game against the Trojans, Delton travels to highlytouted Caledonia Thursday before returning home for tough games against Gull Lake. Lowell and Allegan. The KVA season opens Sept. 26 at defending champion Kalamazoo Christian. D-K Soccer Previews in Tuesday’s Reminder �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 29. 1991 — Page 13 Panthers gunning for second straight KVA title 1991 Delton Kellogg cross country: (from left) Charity Wright, Wendy Beach, Nicole Chamberlain, Kelly Kurr, Josh Clark, Laura Case, Mike Flesser, Tim Cook, Coach Gibson. (Missing: Jaki Cichy, Alex Hall, Jeff Taylor, Isiah Jacobs, Eric Kloth) Cross Country squad looks to improve in KVA race Both the boys and girls Delton Kellogg cross country teams finished 6­ 5 in 1990. Coach Jim Gibson hopes the Panthers will be able to improve on that mark this season. The boys team lost one of the area's top runners, Greg Neuman, who is now running at Colorado State. Because the Delton program has been touch and go for the past four years, the remainder of Gibson’s returnees are all back for their second seasons. That group includes Josh Clark, Mike Fleser and Eric Kloth. "We just don't have the numbers," Gibson said. "But from what I’ve seen early, these kids have really improved. Many of them are running as good or better than they were at the end of last year." Gibson said the boys team could improve on last season's fifth-place KVA finish if it stays healthy. ‘ He is more encouraged by the girls squad, if for no other reason than that he has basically his top five runners back, including state qualifier Kelly Kurr. She placed in the top 50 at the Class B finals Deltoni Kellogg Cross Country Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept Sept. Sept. 4 7 9 12 14 17 Sept. 19 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 5 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 17 Delton Invitational ।Barry County Meet Thornapple-Kellogg । Gull Lake Lakeview Invit. i l Parchment Parent's Night Paw Paw K. Christian Hackett Allegan Jam Pennfield Mattawan Lakewood H A A H A H 5:00 10:00 4: 15 5: 00 10:00 4:30 H A A A H A A 4:30 4:30 4:30 10:00 4:30 4:30 4:30 in 1990. The other returnees include Wendy Beach, Laura Case, Nicole Chamberlain and Jaki Cichy. "The girls should be very competitive," Gibson said. "They've already set some PR's (personal records) from last year." The Panthers kick off the season next Wednesday with the Delton Invitational, which will feature teams from around the state. Four divisions and 128 total runners are expected to compete. Delton golfers hope to inprove in first season 1991 Delton Kellogg football team: Front- Mike Diljak, Gene Muskovin, Sean Thomas, Barry Mitchell, Chad Dole, Rick Smith, Jeff Tigchelaar, Tom Reed, Jason Burandt. Middle- Bill Licega, Joe Delaphiano, Doug Tigchelaar, Sean The general consensus is that 1991 could be a very exciting season for the Delton Kellogg football team. The Panthers will be gunning for a second straight Kalamazoo Valley Association title. Coach Rob Heethuis' squad tied Galesburg-Augusta for the league crown last season and finished 5-4 overall. But suprisingly, the Rams, who advanced to the state championship game in Class C, could not field a full team this year, so G/A dropped the sport. Heethuis, however, is not looking past the season opener Sept 6 at Gull Lake. Last year, the Panthers lost at home 31­ 19. "They are a very good team," he said. Delton prepared for the opener Tuesday afternoon against traditional Class D power Martin. Heethuis had mixed thoughts about the Panthers' performance. "Offensively, we turned the ball over too many times," Heethuis said. "But I thought we looked very good defensively." One possible reason for the sloppy play offensively is that Delton is operating with a new backfield this season. Included among the missing are all-county running backs Shane Smith and Matt Hook. Heethuis still has yet to decide on a starting quarterback. He said juniors Doug Tigchelaar, Justin Hawkins and Bill Liceaga are still waging a battle for the position. Heethuis jaid Liceaga has the best arm of the three, Hawkins is the quickest and Tigchelaar has good allaround skills. Whoever lines up under center will have some decent backs to give the ball Delton Kellogg Varsity Football Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov 1 Gull Lake Paw Paw Parent's Night Covert Parchment Homecoming K. Christian Hackett Pennfleid Little Cheerleaders Mattawan Hastings Senior Night A H 7:30 7:30 A H 7:30 7:30 A A H 7:30 7:30 7:30 A H 7:30 7:30 Smith, Jeff Edwards, Jason Morgan, Jim Kaulec, Jake Adams, Vince Dawe, Justin Hawkins. Back- Matt Rick, Ryan Bates, Lenz, Jeff P* — Rollie Ferris, c~ " Jon '' “ Sage, Matt Wells, Dave Skinner, John Wickham, Chns Kelmer, f-hil Whitlock. to, despite the loss of Hook and Smith. Senior fullback Jeff Edwards scored seven touchdowns in 1990. His backup will be junior Chad Dole. The Panthers top two halfbacks are junior Sean Smith and senior Vince Dawe. Heethuis said that the strength of his basic split-T alignment will be his horses up front, led by all-conference and all-county center Matt Wells and strong­ side tackle Rollie Ferris. Also looking good are guards Mike Diljak, Chris Kelmer and Jason Morgan, and tackles Joe Delaphiano and Ryan Bates. Phil Whitlock has been hampered by a quadri cep pull, but returned to practice yesterday. The recievers are led by wideout Jeff Tigchelaar and a trio of tight ends, senior Jon Lenz and juniors Matt Rick and John Wickham. "With our new backfield, we're just trying to get our timing down," Heethuis said. "We hope to establish the run and fool defenses with the play-action pass." Ferris and Wells will also anchor the defensive line, along with Rick, Delaphiano and Lenz. Heethuis also said Barrj Mitchell had an outstanding scrimmage against Martin. Among those vying for linebacker positions are Diljak, Dawe, Adams and Doug Tigchelaar on the outside, and Dole, Jason Burandt and Sean Thomas on the inside. The Panthers also return Rick Smith and Edwards to the defensive backfield. Jeff Tigchelaar should also see some playing time. "Defensively, we're trying to figure out how we want to play, whether it's straight-up or slanting," Heethuis said. "We looked pretty good (Tuesday) straight-up." Heethuis said that the fact that Galesburg-Augusta is not fielding a team does not hand his squad the title outright Kalamazoo Christian, who finished third in the KVA a year ago, Parchment and new league member Pennfield should all put solid teams on the field as well. 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For more information call 945-2938 SOFTBALL RESULTS Golf is back as a varsity sport at Delton Kellogg High School, and coach Kent Enyart will be trying to mould his team into a respectable unit n We haven’t had a team for four years, so we will have no experience whatsoever," Enyart said. "We do have lots of room for improvement." Enyart said he hoped to have two more players join the seven he has as of press time. Those players include seniors Brad Delton Kellogg Golf Aug. 22 Aug. 28 Sept. 5 Sept. 12Sept. 16 Sept. 17 Sept. 19 Sept. 23 Sept. 24 Sept. 26 Sept. 30 Oct. 2 Oct. 3 Plainwell at Lake Doster Hastings at Hastings CO Otsego at Mullenhurst KVA at Eastern Hills KVA at Milham Park KVA at Lake Cora KVA at Milham Park KVA at Mullenhurst KVA at Marywood C.C. KVA at Milham Park KVA at Eastern Hills KVA at Kalamazoo Elks KVA at Kalamazoo Elks 10:00 4:00 4:00 4:00 4:00 4:00 4:00 4:00 4:00 4:00 4:00 4:00 4:00 Banfield and Dave Fetrow and junior Cal Hayward. The other four are freshmen who have just picked up the game, Ryan Mingerink, Jeff Bauer, Tim Schaefer and Todd Rolfe. "Just in the past couple of weeks, we have improved by leaps and bounds, Enyart said. "We have nowhere to go but up." The Panthers teed off the season Aug. 22 at Lake Doster, losing to Plainwell 239-195. Delton's next match will be next Thursday at Mullenhurst against Otsego. Share local news with friends who moved away! SUBSCRIBE to... The BANNER Gz//fZj ar...948-8051 NOTICE OP PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hast!ngs City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, September 9, at 7:45 p.m. oordinance 246; An Ordinance to add Section 13.200 thru 13.206 to the Hastings Code which will establish procedures for handling Liquor Licenses. Said meeting will be held in the City Hall, Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway Hastings, Michigan. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk Hastings Mens Slo Pitch Standings Black Division W-L Larry Poll Realty........................................ 16 2 Sniders........................................................ 15-4 County Classics......................................... 14-4 Century Cellunet. ..9-8 Blarney Stone..... ..8-9 Flexfab................. 5-14 Hastings Mutual.. .4-13 E.W. Bliss.......... .1-16 Red Division Diamond Club.............................. Swamp Fox................................... .15-4 Metallibattcrs................................ 13-5 Art Meade Auto............................ ..8-9 Hastings Sanitary......................... .7-10 Brian's Painting........................... .6-12 Hastings Club................................ ,5-13 Saber Mfg..................................... .1-16 This Weeks Games Thursday, Aug. 29 - 6:15. Poll vs. Diam. Club; 7:15. Mutual vs. Hastings Club; 8:15. Mutual vs. Sanitary: 9:15, Blarney vs. Sanitary. Friday, Aug. 30 - 6:15. Blarney vs. Brians; 7:15, Classics vs. Art Meade. Charlton Park Hastings Monday, Sept. 2 • Labor Day Showtimes • 2 p.m. & 5:30 p.m Tent Raising 8 to 10 a.m TICKET OUTLETS: Hastings • Felpausch, Music Center Nashvllla • Carl's Supermarket, Mace Pharmacy Middleville ■ Cappon’s Quick Mart Also available at Charlton Park Office. ATTENTION The Hastings Elks, would like to thank the Hastings Police Depart­ ment for a job well done! Many, many thanks to all those members and non-members who worked so hard at the Elks tent dur­ ing Summerfest. Thanks again to all! B.P.O.E. #1965 Board of Officers IN ADVANCE Adult Child 600 UNDER 300 AT GATE Adult V Child 700 UNDER 400 CRAZY CLOWNS EXOTIC ANIMALS THRILLS FUN FOR ALL AGES Sponsored bv Charlton Park �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 29, 1991 Les Jazz entertained Friday evening during festivities on the Library Stage. A pictoral look at Summerfest for 1991 Parade Grand Marshal JoBeth Bridleman rode with one of her dogs atop her horse. Cooking pancakes and sausage has become an annual awareness event for the Barry County Child Abuse Council during Summerfest. Taking their turns at the grill are Larry MacDonald (left) and Ron Neil. Legal Notices PRAIRIEVILLI TOWNSHIP IARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF BUILDING CODE ORDINANCE "Aloha from Thomapple Manor," complete with a pig roast, captured first prize during the Hastings Summerfest parade for the best float Teresa Lord (front) watches her son Corey, 16 months enjoy a com dog, while Lorna Grinstern keeps an eye on her daughter Holl, 1 year, with her comdog. The mom and kids were at last weeks Summerfest to see the fun and atmosphere of the annual event. ■Hawaiian Vacation, God’s Creation" was the theme of the second place winning float, entered by the Hastings Church of the Nazarene. Artists and craftspeople displayed their talents in booths on the Courthouse lawn in Hastings. The Fillipine dancers recreate a traditional dance of the island at Summerfest last week. The dance troupe travels all over Barry County to perform as well as making appearances out of the county. Hastings Jaycees rowed away with third prize in the float division of the parade. TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Prairieville Township Board has adoptea a new Building Code Ordinance containing, in summary, the following provisions: SECTION I: TITLE. The title of this Ordinance is the "Prairieville Township Building Code Ordinance." SECTION II ADOPTION OF NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED MODEL CODE. This Ordinance adopts by reference the "BOCA Basic Building Code. 1990 Edition." os amended by this Ordinance. SECTION III: ENFORCEMENT. This Ordinance shall be administered and enforced by Prairieville Township, which specifically reserves the right to provide by ordinance or contract with any other township, village, city, or county in the State of Mlcnigan tor joint enforcement and administration of this Ordinance. SECTION IV. FEES. Sections 114.3, 114.3.1. 114.4, and 114.5 of the "BOCA Basic Building Code. 1990 Edition" are repealed and the Prairieville Township Board is given authority to establish by resolution a schedule of fees for the administering of the Building Code. SECTION V. VIOLATION OF STOP-WORK ORDER. Section 118.2 of the "BOCA Basic Building Code, 1990 Edition" is amended to provide that violation of a stop-work order is a violation of this Or­ dinance and fully subject to all penalties set forth for violation of this Ordinance. SECTION VI. DANGEROUS BUILDINGS. This Sec­ tion repeals Sections 120.0 through 120.6 of the "BOCA Basic Building Code. 1990 Edition” and substitute*, in their place provisions pertaining to regulation of dangerous buildings. SECTION VII. REPEAL OF PROVISIONS REFERR­ ING TO BOAKD OF SAFETY. This Section repeals Sections 123.0 through 123 5.1 of the "BOCA Basic Building Code. 1990 Edition". SECTION VIII. BONDS AND LIABILITY IN­ SURANCE FOR SIGNS. Sections 2906.0 through 2906.3 of the "BOCA Basic Building Code. 1990 Edi­ tion" are repealed. SECTION IX. PENALTY. Violation of this Or­ dinance or the Code adopted thereunder is a misdemeanor punishable by a line of not more than $100.00 and/or imprisonment for not more than 90 days. Prairieville Township reserves the right to proceed in any court of competent jurisdic­ tion for the purpose of obtaining an injunction or other appropriate remedy to compel compliance with this Ordinance. Each day that a violation con­ tinues to exist shall constitute a separate offense. SECTION X. SEVERABILITY. Should any pari of this Ordinance be declared unconstitutional or of no force and effect by a court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall not be deemed to affect the validity of any other part or portion of this Ordinance. SECTION XI. EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES, All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed. This Ordinance shall take ef­ fect ninety days after a certified copy of this Or­ dinance is delivered to the Michigan State con­ struction Code Commission. This Section makes further provision with respect to building permits validity issued before the effective date of this Or­ dinance and with respect to any proceedings pen­ ding, including prosecutions for violations, incur­ red under any previous ordinance or Township Building Code being repealed hereby. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that this Or­ dinance, being Prairieville Township Ordinance No. 74. was adopted by the Prairieville Townsh p Board at its regular meeting held Wednesday. August 14, 1991. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that this Or­ dinance shall take effect ninety (90) days after cer­ tified copies thereof are delivered to the Michigan State Construction Code Commission, with delivery having been made on the 23rd day of August. 1991. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of this Ordinance has been posted in the office of the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address set forth below and that copies of this Ordinance, in­ cluding the building code adopted by reference thereunder, may be purchased or inspected at the office of the Prairieville Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular working days following the date of this publication. JANETTE EMIG Clerk Prairieville Township Prairieville Township Hall 10) 15 South Norris Road Delton. Ml 49046 (616)623-2664 (8/29) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 29, 1991 — Page 15 Knife wielder sent to prison for attack of local woman J-Ad Graphics News Service A Hastings man who attacked a woman with a knife was sentenced last Thursday to prison for four to six years. Curtis E. Gibbs, 59, of 3620 Bridge Park Road, originally was charged with assault with intent to murder, a felony punishable by up to life in prison. But in June Gibbs pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of assault with a dangerous weapon. He also pleaded guilty to a habitual offender charge alleging he had two previous felony convictions. Gibbs was arrested on the assault charge following an incident in Hastings Township in December 1990. Michigan State Police said he threatened to kill a man and then attacked a woman with a six-inch carving knife. Police said Gibbs chased the woman out of the building, but did not injure her. After police were called to the scene, Gibbs allegedly threatened again to carry out his murder attempt, according to troopers. Michigan State Police said Gibbs has a history of violent behavior and has been hos­ pitalized previously at the State Psychiatric Hospital in Kalamazoo. Court News In other court business: •A Middleville man accused of sexual con­ tact with two 12-year-old girls was sentenced last Thursday to spend nine months in jail. James J. Triick, 34, of 460 Barlow Lake Road, also was placed on probation for five years. Judge Shuster ordered him to pay 51,500 in fines and court costs. Triick was arrested in July on on two charges of second-degree criminal sexual con­ duct stemming from incidents in April in Yankee Springs Township. The second-de­ gree charges involve contact with children, but do not involve penetration. In July, Triick offered a no contest plea to a reduced charge of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct. In exchange the other two charges were dismissed. A no contest plea is similar to a guilty plea in that a conviction may be entered, but it is not considered an admission in any other court matter. The plea also is used in cases where the defendant does not recall the inci­ dent, but does not deny it happened. Triick could have received a two-year prison term for the fourth-degree offense. •A Hastings man accused of embezzling money from a family member was sentenced last Thursday to jail for one year. Asa C. Randall, 64, of 437 N. Broadway, also was placed on probation for five years. He was ordered to pay restitution plus S 1,500 in court costs and $500 in fines. In 1989, Michigan Slate Police alleged Randall embezzled more than S100. in cash from bank accounts and checks that came into his possession. In October 1990, Ran­ dall was charged with the felony offense, punishable by up to 10 years in prison. In July, Randall pleaded no contest to a re­ duced charge of attempted embezzlement. In exchange, the more serious charge embez­ zlement charge was dismissed by the prosecu­ tor. Randall received credit for 42 days spent in jail awaiting sentencing. •A Middleville man accused of stealing an item from a store and later attempting to re­ turn it was sentenced last week to jail for nine months. Kevin S. Hugher 23, of 319 Whipporwill, also was J. on probation Aug. 21 for three years, judge Shuster ordered Hughes to pay S2,500 in fines and court costs and $206.96 in restitution. Hastings Police said Hughes took an item from a Hastings store in January and later at­ tempted to exchange or return it. He was charged with two counts of first-degree retail fraud, for taking the item and then for at­ tempting to return it. The charge is a felony punishable by up to two years in prison plus fines of up to $1,000. In July. Hughes pleaded guilty to one of the charges in exchange for the dismissal of the other count. Hughes received credit for 43 days spent in jail awaiting sentencing. Police Beat (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service). Suspect arrested after car theft, chase J-Ad Graphics News Service A Dowling man who allegedly stole a car was arrested last Thursday after leading police from three departments on a high-speed, 25­ mile car chase through Hastings and northern Barry County. Authorities arrested James L. Howlett, 17, of 11250 Case Road, Dowling, after he crashed the missing 1982 Buick into a ditch on Charlton Park Road. Howlett was charged with unlawfully driv­ ing away an automobile, receiving and con­ cealing stolen property and fleeing police after the chase that looped twice through Hastings. A preliminary exam in Hastings District Court is scheduled for Friday. Hours before the car was reported stolen, Hastings Police said they attempted to stop the 1982 Buick after citizens reported the ve­ hicle attempted to force them off the readjust before 4 a.m. Sgt. Cliff Morse and Officer Tom Pennock located the car swerving back and forth on Broadway near Woodlawn and tried to stop the car, which then accelerated to 70 to 80 mph and drove north on Broadway. A Barry County Sheriffs cruiser joined the chase on Coats Grove Road and attempted to stop the car, but the Buick drove past and CLASSIFIEDS ■ The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 For Sale Recreation CLARINET: Recently recondi­ tioned B-flat clarinet student model. Complete with reeds, lyre, swab, corkgrease and brand-new mouthpiece. Super­ ior carrying case. Perfect instru­ ment for beginner. S150 firm. Phone evenings 945-3871.... AIRPLANE: PARTNERSHIP IN CESSNA 172 hangared in Hastings. Call Tom in Wayland at 792-2841. FORTRESS SCIENTIFIC 655FS power wheel chair, Hoyer lift. 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At Barber and Woodlawn, a Michigan State Police car joined the chase and attempted to block the car, but the driver drove onto the shoulder of the road and continued north on Broadway a second time. After turning south a second time on Charlton Park Road, the driver drove into a ditch in the 3100 block of Charlton Park Road. Howlett told authorities he attempted to turn into a field in an attempt to avoid his pursuers. The suspect told police he fled be­ cause he did not want to be caught, but he would not say why he took the car. Sheriff’s deputies said the car was reported stolen from a home in the 3600 block of Bridge Park Road. Deputies said the car had been parked in the driveway with the keys in the ignition. Residents told authorities that a second car in the driveway with its keys inside also had been moved during the night but was not taken. Residents were not sure why the car had been moved because it was not blocking the missing vehicle. Authorities said Howlett never has had a driver's license and would be charged with the misdemeanor offense of driving without a li­ cense. Lake Odessa fight victim dies HAPPY 11TH BIRTHDAY Jessica Robinson Friday, August 30 We love you! Mom, Dad & Cory In Memoriani IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of my father, Jeffrey Craig Main who passed away 1 year ago August 31, 1990. I love you daddy and I wish you were here. Sadly missed by ____________ your son Craig IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of Louise M. LyBarker Buehler, who passed away August 27, 1986. Sadly missed by her family: Ken Sr., Ken R., Richard D. & Janice K. Buehler Frederick, relatives & valued friends. Kenneth T. Buehler An Ionia man died Friday night, Aug. 23, of severe head injuries after an Aug. 16 alter­ cation with a number of people inside the Lake O Lounge, 14937 Willowbrook Drive, near Lake Odessa. Kenneth Peterman, 47, was transported to Pennock Hospital in Hastings by the Lake Odessa Ambulance Service after the incident, which occurred at about 10:30 p.m.. accor­ ding to Ionia State Police. Peterman then was airlifted by the Aeromed heliocopter to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, where he remained in critical condi­ tion until his death Friday, according to a But­ terworth spokesperson. Officials said Peterman had suffered a head injury and was near death at several points, but was revived. The fight in the lounge did not involve weapons, officials said. State police are still investigating. No ar­ rests have been made as yet. An autopsy has been scheduled according to the Ionia Pro­ secuting Attorney’s Office. For Rent FOR RENT 2 bedroom country home, Bellevue schools, no pets, references required, 852-2007. NEW GUN LAKE FACILITY available for parties, completely romodcled with 3500 Sq. ft. of dance floor, large capacity, ample parking. 795-7780 or 672-5229,___________ _____ STUDIO HOME in town on the Thomapple River. Private setting. 5300/month, 948-2808 or 1-457-6747._____________ WALL LAKE, DELTON, year around Lake front, 2 bedroom, deposit, references. Phone weekends 623-8218. Garage Sale GARAGE SALE-GUN LAKE- 11031 Wildwood (1/2 mile east of Marsh) Fri. Aug. 30 thiu Mon. ScpL 2. 9 A.M. 6P.M. New Proctor-Silex toaster oven. New mens leather jacket size large. Lots of good clean large size womens & mens clothes including name brand sportscoats (44 short), pants (40 to 44 waist), over 70 winter & summer shirts Jarge). Lots of misc. THREE FAMILY Sat., Aug. 31, °a.m.-5p.m. kids, adult clothes, misc. 19" color tv, 409 E. Colfax. For Sale Automotive FORD TRUCK rearend 3.25 gear ratio. 30" high, black alumi­ num cap, for full size truck, S200. 948-2081 after 4pm or leave message. FOR SALE: 1986 Mustang GT, 5 speed, 60,000 miles, air, tilt, excellent condition, must sell buying house. 795-3681. Cyclist dies in crash with boat trailer GUN LAKE - A 20-year-old Martin man died Sunday when his motorcycle struck a boat being towed by a pickup truck. Mark L. McLaughlin, who was wearing a helmet, died following the 5:30 p.m. acci­ dent on Marsh Road east of Patterson Road. Michigan State Police from the Wayland Post said McLaughlin was westbound on Marsh when he lost control in a curve and struck the boat being pulled by an eastbound truck driven by James Bourdo, 44, of Orangeville. Trooper said Bourdo was not injured in the accident The case remains under investigation. Police arrest 17 during Summerfest HASTINGS - Hastings Police reported 17 arrests last weekend that they attributed to Summerfest. Police made arrests Friday and Saturday for possession of open intoxicants, contribut­ ing to the delinquency of a minor, disorderly conduct and urinating in public. Authorities also broke up several fights and made two arrests shortly after midnight Sunday following a fight at the Elks beer tent on the courthouse lawn. Two people wanted on other matters were recognized and arrested by police patrolling the area. One participant in Saturday morning’s run was treated for heat exhaustion, and a drum­ mer in the Hastings High School marching band suffered a nose bleed when he walked into the back of a parked car during the parade. Burglary victim finds property nearby CASTLETON TWP. - Three long guns and a video camcorder were reported stoi:n last week from a home on Barger Road. But the owner found the items stashed nearby shortly afterward. Michigan Slate Police have a suspect in the $2,000 burglary from the house in the 1900 block of Barger Road on Aug. 21. Troopers said the burglar stood on a bike seat to pry open » bedroom window screen lo­ cated 10 feet off of the ground. The burglar look three guns but left four others behind. Nothing else was reported missing. The owner found his property hidden in the brush nearby, police said. Orangeville gas station burglarized ORANGEVILLE - Authorities have three suspects in a gas station burglary last week that netted burglars S72 worth of returnable beer cans. But police recovered two bags containing 720 cans near the Phillips 66 gas station. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said neighbors reported three men kicking the door at the gas station at 6989 Marsh Road just before midnight Aug. 20. The three broke into the store and walked off with two bags full of returnable cans, deputies said. Neighbors directed sheriffs deputies and Barry Township Police to a spot east of the store where the missing cans were recovered. Authorities described their suspects as two 15-year-olds boys and a 27-year-old man, all of whom reside in the area. Man arrested for breaking woman’s jaw HASTINGS - A man who allegedly broke a woman's jaw was arrested for aggravated assault Monday. Orbin T. Moore, 36, of 510 S. Jefferson St. Apt 4, pleaded not guilty at arraignment Monday in Hastings District Court. A pretrial hearing was set for Sept 4, and bond was set at $200 cash. Hastings Police said Moore struck the woman during a fight at his home about 4:30 a.m. Police located him three hours later and arrested him. Authorities said the 27-year-old victim's jaw was broken in two places. She was taken to Pennock Hospital by friends for treatment. Man faces assault, child abuse charges Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner wel­ comes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of express­ ing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general inter­ est. The following guideline'; have been established to help you: •Make your letter brie, and to the point. •Letters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must include their sig­ nature, address and phone num­ ber. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. ’The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 HASTINGS - A Hastings man is facing assault and child abuse charges following a fight last week. Franklin L. Ricketts, 22, of 701 E. Grand St., was arraigned hours after the 4 a.m. in­ cident Aug. 20 on charges of asrault and battery and fourth-degree child abuse. Both are misdemeanors. Hastings Police allege Ricketts grabbed a 23-year-old woman by the throat and ’hrew her to the floor while she was holding a three-year-old child. Both suffered bumps and bruises, according to police. A pretrial hearing will be held Sept. 18 in Hastings District Court. Ricketts was re­ leased on a personal recognizance bond. Man nabbed for 3rd drunk driving offense HASTINGS - A 30-year-old motorist was arrested for his third drunken driving offense Friday in Hastings. Gregory A. Fryklind, also will be charged with dri/ing with a suspended license, second or subsequent offense. Hastings Police on patrol said they recognized Fryklind and knew him to be driving on a suspended license when they pulled over his car. Fryklind registered 0.15 percent on a preliminary breath test. He was taken to Pennock Hospital for a blood test and was lodged in the Barry County Jail. Police said Fryklind has two previous drunken driving convictions in 1984 and four previous convictions for driving with a suspended license. Household goods taken in burglary WOODLAND TWP. - Several items were reported stolen Monday from a North Clark Road home. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said the home in the 1200 block of North Clark Road was entered during the day through a basement window. A TV set an other items were reported missing, but the total value of the property was not available (his week. �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 29, 1991 fbm™«PUZZLE^5 > ic-DO These names of things you read arc ,.,uaen in the sentences below. We have found the first one for you. See if you can find the rest. By BETTY DEBNAM Literacy in the USA We All Need to Read! Literacy and adults Many people use the word “literacy” to mean the skills of: reading writing speaking Many American adults need to work on their literacy skills, too. It’s not that they can't read at all. One report showed that most adults could at least read on a fourth­ grade level. thinking If we can take these skills and apply them to our everyday life, we say that we are literate. 1. Tell Rico Mickey came by. 2. Don’t let Terry get away. 3. Don't harm a person. 4. We are viewing a movie. 5. Ttell Pop a person is here. 6. Will Harpo embrace his friend? 7. The car drove away. 8. Do men use umbrellas? •nuatu g ‘pjw 7, ‘tuaod 9 uaded g '.wduai y ‘dam g POEM MENU MAP COMIC PAPER CARD REVIEW LETTER Z ‘atuioo 7 :*xaMiuy The problem The problem is that about 20 million adults, or 13 percent, are not literate enough to function well. Their literacy skills are so weak that they can’t use them to: ^Rookie Cookie’s Recipe Sweet ’n Sour Hot Dogs You'll need: •-get a job. • • • • • • >/2 tablespoon margarine */< cup onion, chopped 1 cup ketchup % cup water % cup pickle relish 'fa tablespoon sugar tablespoon vinegar 5 hot dogs Shot dog buns What to do: • help their family become more literate. • reach their personal goals. They have problems doing such things as: Kids are helping with the literacy effort, too. These Girt Scouts at Bayview Elementary School In Fort Lauderdale, Fla., made a banner encouraging people to enjoy and make the most of their right to read. Our challenge Literacy and kids Our country needs to help overcome its literacy problem. Competition from other countries is forcing us to become smarter workers. We live in an information age. Computers and other inventions have put us in touch with a lot of knowledge. This flood of information is growing so fast that it is hard to keep up. Most of our Mini Page readers are in the process of becoming literate. One of the main reasons kids go to school is to learn how to use literacy skills. Sept. 8 is International Literacy Day. It Is set aside to call attention to the Importance ot sharpening literacy skills around the world. Reading hndn Some reasons why people read are hidden in the block below. See if you can find: LEARN. SOLVE, SURVIVAL. UNDERSTAND. FUN HELP. RELIGION. JOBS. ESCAPE. JOY. CURIOSITY, ADVENTURE. HOBBY. MONEY. RELAX. KNOWLEDGE. DISCOVERY. RESEARCH. K A A H E L P M H O B B Y O X N J D B J D I S C O V E R Y R O O V S U R V I V A L C K P E W Y E D L Q R E L L F N C U R I G IONS I O S I T Y E J E E U T U N D E R S T A N D O A D N U S O L V E L E A R N B R G F R M E S CAPER S T S C EGER E L A X M O N E Y N H • filling out an application blank. • following written directions. Where to get help Some adults are getting help from: • volunteer tutors. • employers who offer special courses. • special programs offered by colleges or libraries. • Many reading teachers and tutors are using the newspaper to teach literacy skills. 1. Melt the margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook 5 minutes. 2. Add remaining ingredients except buns. Stir occasionally. Lower heat to simmer. Cover and cook 15 minutes. Stir several times. 3. Serve hot dogs in buns. The Mini Page Dinosaurs From A to Z Poster-Plus • Ideal for classrooms or kids' bedrooms, 21V4 * x 32*. • Double whammy value! Learn all about dinosaurs from front to back with information on both sides. • Front Dinosaurs from Apatosaurus to Zephyrosaurus with brief facts about each. • Back: Reprints of parts of three Mini Pages: Dinosaur Fact and Fictiory The Tune of the Dinosaurs; Dinosaur National Monument • Perfect companion to our Dinosaurs from A toZbook. Send only checks or money orders payable to Andrews and McMeel. Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Mail to The Mini Pap Dinosaur PoRctPIm. P.O Box 4I915C, Kansas City, MO 64141 (Bulk discount information available upon request ) I’lease send: copies of The Mini Pap Dinosaur PiKier-Pluf at $3.00 plus $75 for postage and handling each. Total amount enclosed $. Name______ Address . City State Zip Why Do We Want to Read? Here are some of the many reasons why we might want to lead. After reading each reason, put a check in the big picture block if that reason applies to you. Ask your parents to read each reason and put a check in the smaller block if that reason applies to them. Then talk about the many joys of reading. Whatever your reason for reading.. .just do it! Reading is the key to literacy. Readers know best. 4. We want to do a better job so we can compete and earn more money. to improve ourselves. We eryoy “how­ to” books. Mini Spy . . Mini Spy, Basset Brown and Alpha Betty enjoy reading for the pleasure of finding out things. See if you can find: • watermelon half • carrot • Swiss cheese • safety pin • worm • word MINI • pineapple • question mark • bird • comb Amushroom others. Kids read school books so they will do well in school. The interest and praise of parents helps a lot. world. We want to get our minds off our problems. okes WHY IS A PIG INDOORS LIKE 1 HOUSE ON ^^.FIRE?^ THE SOONER BOTH AREPUTOUT. THE BETTER! Some problems are very serious. Some problems come up in things we do for fun. 6. We want to find out more about the world around us. (Sent in by Vanessa C. Fredzess) How can you get out of the house with two legs and come back with six? A: Come back with a chair! Q: Q: I wonder why fhe clock is slow? A: You would be too if you ran 24 hours a day! others. Sometimes kids help adults who might be learning to read. 7. We want to get inspiration from our religion. government so we can fight for a cause and protect our rights. I » I 1 I 1 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-09-05.pdf 9be38e6503757b4cf40ec7a84bb91886 PDF Text Text Woodland enjoys annual Homecoming Prairieville has old-fashioned fun Girls’cage team has season opener See Photos, Page 14 See Story, Page 10 See Story, Photos, Page 3 ______________ _ ______ __________ ' Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 _ Banner Hastings VOLUME 137, NO. 2B THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 5. 1991 PRICE 25' News Big Wheel to close Hastings store 35 employees to lose theirjobs Briefs J-Ad Graphics News Service Failing sales and profits at Big Wheel in Hastings have sounded the death knoll for the Cook Road discount department store, according to the store's temporary manager. The store will close its doors sometime in November, said Dave Daum, temporary store manager, who arrived in Hastings Wednesday to begin the closing process. "It's basically a competitor problem. It’s hurt sales and hurt profitability," Daum said. He cited competition from discount giant K man and several other competitors as reasons for a decline in sales at the local Big Wheel. The Hastings store currently has 35 employees, he said. Big Wheel, based in New Castle, Pa., opened the 43,500-square-foot Hastings store on March 5,1984. K mart opened its 86,479square-foot Hastings store less than a year ago in a nearby strip mall on West State Street. "Wal-Mart and K mart are moving into our markets. They can build stores anywhere they want to," Daum said. Wolpe to speak at First Friday Third District U.S. Congressman Howard Wolpe will be the speaker at the next First Friday Lunch and Learn pro­ gram at noon Sept. 6 at the Thomas Jef­ ferson Hall in Hastings. Wolpe, a Democrat who represents the southern half of Barry County, will talk about the recent amazing developments in the Soviet Union, the post-Persian Gulf War period and the need to deal with critical domestic issues. Wolpe first was elected to his Con­ gressional seat in 1978 by defeating in­ cumbent Republican Garry Brown. He won re-election in 1980, 1982, 1984, 1986, 1988 and 1990. He has been able to carry Barry County consistently, despite the traditionally strong Republican showings at the polls. Wolpe in the past has been guest speaker for the annual Barry County Truman-Johnson dinner and he spoke at a First Friday session last summer, discussing the peace dividend in Ute wake of the fall of communist regimes in eastern Europe. The Lunch and Learn series, spon­ sored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, is held on the first Friday of each month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets. Those attending are asked to br­ ing their own lunches. The Democrats will furnish coffee and tea. United Way sets kickoff Sept. 12 The Barry Area United Way will have its 1991 campaign kickoff luncheon at noon Thursday, Sept. 12, at the LeasonSharpe Hall in downtown Hastings. The goal for this year’s drive is $233,000. Last year's appeal collected about $210,000. The coverage area once again has been expanded, this year to include Nashville. Besides Hastings, other areas taken in by the campaign will include Middleville, Delton and Freeport. Don and Sue Drummond will guest speakers at the kickoff. Chairman for the drive this year is Richard Groos, longtime chief executive officer at the Viking Corp. He succeeds Mark Christenson of the Edward D. Jones financial firm. The United Way offers fiuncial help to 20 agencies located within Barry County’s borders. Theme for this year’s appeal is “Something to Believe In: A Caring County.” Schools planning spaghetti dinner The third Community Spaghetti Sup­ per is scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at the Hastings High School cafeteria. The supper is put together by Hastings school employees in appreciation of community support over the years. Hastings school administrators, teachers, aides, cooks, custodians and bus drivers will serve during the dinner. On the menu will be spaghetti, a salad bar, homemade garlic bread and an ice cream sundae bar. Cost is S3 per person and $12 per family. Rockford/Lowell Ambulance to take over in Lake Odessa After 7 1/2 years in business, Big Wheel in Hastings is getting ready to close its doors in November. Clerks want mail-in presidential primary J-Ad Graphics News Service Dairy County Clerk Nancy Boersma and other clerks in southwest Michigan are supporting a cost-cutting mail-in method of voting in the state presidential primary next year rather than conducting the usual election process. If the mail-in election is implemented for the March 17, 1992, presidential primary about $1.5 million could be saved, Boersma said. The state estimates the cost of an ordinary presidential primary election to be about $4.5 million, but only $3 million has been budgeted for reimbursements to counties, she noted. "The mail-in process could be done within the budgeted amount," Boersma said. "It would be better not to have it (the presidential primary)," she added. Low anticipated voter turnout and the fact that party convention delegates are committed to voting for primary winners only on the first round of balloting are reasons she opposes the primary, in addition to the expense. The 4th District County Clerks Association, with which Boersma is affiliated, recently voted to support the mail­ in presidential primary election, she said. The 4th District includes clerks from 16 counties in southwestern Michigan. The group has sent a resolution supporting the mail-in election process to Governor John Engler and the State Elections Bureau, she said. Under their proposal, ballots automatically would be mailed to each voter according to their party preference and voters wouldn't have to apply for the mail-in ballot. All ballots would be handled through township or city offices so no precinct locations would be necessary. The proposal also calls for one counting board in the townships or two counting boards, one for Democratic ballots and one for Republican ballots. The Republican and Democratic parties would have to be in favor of the mail-in process for the state to act on it. by Sharon B. Miller Staff Writer The Rockford/Lowell Ambulance Service is coming to Lake Odessa after all. In a tension-charged special session Wednesday night, the Lake Odessa Village Council voted 6-1 to accept an amended pro­ posal offered by Rockford/Lowell Ad­ ministrator Roger Morgan. The new service replaces the one that has been provided in the village by Lake Odessa Ambulance volunteers. Just who will cover the other six municipalties in the service area is not yet certain. Sebewa and Odessa townships earlier this summer passed resolutions supporting Rockford, so it is likely they both will have contracts with the new service. But Woodland Township turned down a resolution and Sunfield and Campbell townships and the Village of Clarksville did not act on the Rockford proposal. In a state of the ambulance address Wednes­ day, Village Manager John French gave a brief history of past events that led to the village’s decision to explore other options for emergency medical services. He also mentioned that Lake Odessa’s license for operating the ambulance service would be allowed to run out and would not be renewed. This information came as news to the volunteers, who felt the renewal was already being processed, said Lake Odessa Am­ bulance Vice President Bob Begerow. Also news was that Rockford would begin to operate within designated areas in less than 30 days, providing a paramedic unit for all in­ itial emergency responses and a basic life sup­ port unit as volunteer backup. "Sept. 23 has been set as the target date for Rockford Ambulance to be in Lake Odessa, X Additional News Briefs Appear on Page 2 pending a satisfactory contract is set up,” said Village President Steve Garlinger. "The State of Michigan has told me that Rockford Ambulance will be able to pull the Lake Odessa Ambulance Service area under their license, so the village will not be renew ing our license, which expires on Sept. 30,” French stated. Top level, paramedic, advanced life support will be available not a year from now. or five years from now, but within 30 days, he said. French also talked about the current handl ing of administrative functions of the Lake Odessa Ambulance Service, including the use of small claims court to collect delinquent bills. “A practice we have found to be very suc­ cessful," French said. "The revenues have more than justified the effort involved in filing the paperwork.” The vehicle reserve has remained the same as it was a year ago, at $36,799. The operating budget has been depicted by two major expenses: almost $5,000 in legal fees, which includes a lawsuit Lake Odessa volunteers filed against the council over ownership of certain equipment items, and up to $5,000 to be spent repairing the 1985 am­ bulance. The repairs include a reconditioned engine, brake work and tie rods, said to be needed as the result of inadequate routine maintenance in prior years. French reminded the council that aft-ir Marv Westendorp resigned as director almost a year ago, the volunteer service has had two interim operations directors, Pat Bartlett, who chose to resign, and now Mark Potter. French, in his address, said the volunteers had given a proposal to Campbell Township. See AMBULANCE, Page 2 Ex-County Treasurer dies Legislative Coffee slated Sept. 9 The Legislative Coffee is set for 8 a.m. Monday, Sept. 9 at the County Seat Restaurant. State Senator Jack Welborn and State Representative Bob Bender will be pre­ sent to talk about issues the public might wish to discuss. The Legislative Coffee is sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce. The Chamber encourages all Barry County residents to attend. "It's a shame," he said of the local store's demise. Based in Brunswick, Ohio, he was brought to Hastings for the sole purpose of closing the store. He also was involved in the recent closing of the Charlotte Big Wheel. A specific date has not been set for the last day of business in Hastings, but he speculates it will be in November. "When you think it’s over, it’s not," he said. Starting Friday, the local Big Wheel will begin a multi-million dollar stock liquidation sale, with prices marked down 20 to 50 percent. "We’ll have different percentages off each week," with advertisements in the Banner, he said. Daum said he didn’t know of any other Michigan Big Wheel stores that would be closing in the near future. "We're watching the stores that are not doing well," he said. When the Hastings business opened, it was Big Wheel's 68th store. Under the Big Top Charlton Park Director Diane Smith got a chance to call the shots Monday as she was made ringmaster for the Kel ly-Mi I leer Circus. More details and photos of the circus coming to town appear on Page 2 of today's edition of the Banner. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A giving and caring person with a posi­ tive attitude is the way Elsie Furrow will be remembered. Furrow,72. of Hastings, died Friday at Pennock Hospital. Funeral services were held Monday at Wren Funeral Home and burial was at Riverside Cemetery in Hast­ ings. She had been retired since 1984 after serv­ ing 16 years as Barry County treasurer. Be­ sides being involved in Republican political activities, she had worked as deputy clerk for the city of Hastings. For a lime she also was a correspondent for the Banner and Bat­ tle Creek Enquirer, writing news about the village of Freeport. Furrow was State Rep. Robert Bender's campaign treasurer for about five years and See TREASURER, Page 3 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 5, 1991 Kelly-Miller Circus presents two shows at Charlton Park J-Ad Graphics News Sen ice The morning was cool and crisp and the sun was coming up as the Kelly-Miller Circus caravan pulled into Charlton Park Labor Day Monday. In a few minutes, the sound of steel mauls hitting against lent pegs could be heard throughout the park. The travel trailers that serve the circus troop as homes soon were lin­ ed up in orderly fashion to make up the tem­ porary circus village. Children’s toys; plants, including a potted tomato plant with tomatoes ripening on if, dogs; cats and a mallard duck with its own dishpan pond and fence appeared beside the trailers along with lawn chairs and other furniture. The circus family was “at home” for a while. And the people of Barry County came to watch the setup of the three-ring circus, as Nina the performing elephant, put the tent poles into position. The Kelly-Miller Circus is based in Hugo, Okla. It was founded in 1938 by Obert Miller and his sons, Kelly and Dores. In 1968 Kelly­ Miller incorporated with Carson and Barnes. The new Kelly-Miller Circus was formed from this beginning in 1984 under the management of David E. Rawls. This was the second consecutive year that this circus had been held at Charlton Park. This is unusual, as the show doesn’t usually return to the same area for at least two years. Everyone in the troop has several tasks and wore several hats. Once the Big Top was up. concessions cleaned and ready, side shows in place and the animals fed and cared for, there was a bit of free time. Members of the circus team used it catch up on lost sleep. Others went down to the Charlton Park beach for a swim. Others toured the Historic Village. Rebecca Ostoff, trapeze artist and elephant rider and her son. Brooks Eckleman, appren­ tice musician with the circus band (Brook’s father, Marshall Eckleman is the band leader), were interested in the Bristol Inn. It reminded Rebecca of the house where she grew up. she said. She als° stated that she was delighted to return to Charlton Park. "It is like being home.” she said. David Jenkins from Jackson. Ohio, is a newcomer to the circus. He joined them in April 1991. He helps to care for the side show animals, camels, Hamas, pigmy goats and a tiger. Harry and Amy Mueller each also do many things tn the circus but their special part of the three-ring circus is to perform as aerialists on the high bars and trapeze. Their 2'Zi-ycar-old son, Austin, stood just outside die doorway of the Big Top watching his parents do their breath-taking act. " Part of the show is participation by local residents. Each performance has an honorary ring master. This year. Diane Smith, director of Charlton Park* was honorary ringmaster for the 2:00 p.m. show. Joyce Weinbrecht. secretary' of the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission, opened the evening show. Each show also had an Honorary Elephant Rider. Katie Manin, a fifth grader from Hastings and the youngest Charlton Park volunteer, rode the elephant into the ring at the afternoon show. William Maybee, vice president of the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission, did the honors at the evening show. And, finally, there was a tug-of-war bet­ ween the performing elephant and a selected team of local persons. The afternoon tug-ofwar was won by the Charlton Park staff team, as they backed the huge elephant into the mid­ dle of the ring. The football team, scheduled for the evening performance, lost by default. They failed to show up. Performing dogs and birds, clowns to make the children of all ages laugh, cotton candy, popcorn and peanuts added to the fun, as the Kelly-Miller Circus played to two large crowds of Barry County folks. As the crowd from the last show filed from the Big Top, the roustabouts and performers immediately began to take apart and pack up the trappings of the show, getting ready to move along down the road to tomorrow's show in another town. Harry Mueller holds his 2te-year-old son, Austin, who has been traveling with his parents in the circus since he was bom. Harry and wife Amy are aerialists. Charlton Park Director Diane Smith stands by the ticket office with ringmaster William A. Rawls. News Briefs Rotary-Kiwanis golf outing set The annual Rotary-Kiwanis golf outing will be be held at noon Wednes­ day, Sept. 11, at the Hastings Country Club. Becausce of the outing, there will be no regular meeting of Rotary Monday. Telephone book recycling urged Recycling in Barry County is urging all Barry County residents and businesses to have their old telephone books recycled instead of thrown out with the trash. Phone books are being collected by Boy Scouts at the barn at Pastoor's Family Market in Middleville. Magazines ands newspapers also are be­ ing accepted at the barn. Other materials being accepted for recycling at different sites around the county arc plastic milk jugs, newspapers, clear glass, metal food con­ tainers ands aluminum. For more information, call RiBC Coordinator Jane Norton at 623-5546. Flower show set in Delton “My Treasures" will be the theme of a flower show from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Barry Township Hall, next to the fire station on Orchard Street in Delton. The show is being planned by the In­ land Lakes Garden Club of Delton. The public is invited to view the eight classes of artistic arrangements and hor­ ticulture exhibits. There will be no ad­ mission charge. Soil and Water District to meet The Barry County Soil and Water Conservation District will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Sept 12. in the USDA Service Center. 1611 S. Hanover. Hastings. The meeting is open to the public. Welborn chairs drug task force State Senator Jack Welborn, who represents all of Barry County in the 13th District, has been appointed chair­ man of the American Legislative Ex­ change Council’s National Substance Abuse Task Force. Welborn was appointed at the ALEC substance abuse task force’s annual meeting last week in Seattle, Wash. “I’m delighted to be chosen to play such a key role on the task force,” Welborn said. “It’s a great opportunity for me as a member of the Michigan Senate to work with my colleagues and develop effective legislation to address the massive problems associated with substance abuse. Any initiatives developed here may well be sued as model legislation for other states.” Welborn has been a member of the task force since its inception four years ago. His appointment was confirmed by committee members and he will serve a two-year term as chairman. Nina the elephant lost this tug of war with members of the Charlton Park staff. Recall still on In Lake Odessa The effort to recall six Lake Odessa Village officials continues, despite re­ cent rumors that the camapign was on hold. Recall proponents say they have enough petition signatures to force a special election on the ouster of five village officials, President Steve Garlinger, Jerry Engle, Patricia Hickey, Steve Secor and Wesley Meyers. They will meet with the Ionia County Elections Commission to get wording on recall petition language to remove Allen Swift. The group does not have plans to recall Timothy Tromp, the other council rrember. The village officials have come under fre for their decision to allow the Flockford/Lowell Ambulance Service to come into the village and take over for the Lake Odessa Ambulance Service. Bernard Historical Society will meet The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Sept. 9. at the Delton Middle School Library. The public is invited to attend. The program will be a surprise. Coffee and cookies will be provided. For more information, call 623-2957. The action was what one would expect under the big top of the Kelly-Miller Circus at Charlton Park Monday. AMBULANCE...continued from page 1 the Village of Clarksville. Woodland Township and Sunfield Township to provide their own ambulance service. This proposal was iz>t presented to the Village of Lake Odessa or Sebewa and Odessa townships, which have agreed to go with Rockford. French said Ionia County Project Medical Director Dr. Bryan Pierce has agreed to grant Rockford authority to cover the entire Lake Odessa Village. Woodland Township, half of Sunfield Township. Campbell Township and the Village of Clarksville. The Lake Odessa volunteers claim that Dr. Pierce has told them he will authorize them to do the same. Morgan presented the amended proposal and commented about the function of the pro­ posed service. The supporting governmental units will receive reduced rates for the Care Plan Membership and ambulance transport for their residents. The service will still func­ tion for all in the service area. So. those units that have a contract with Rockford will have less expensive emergency services than the units that do not. Recuitment and training will be exercised under the management authority of Rockford Ambulance Inc. Equipment currently owned by the Lake Odessa Ambulance Service will be subject to negotiation before approval of any agreement. This is on hold due to pending litigation. The amended proposal basically has three differences from the original, a 99-cent per capita charge above the original, a required official letter from Lake Odessa requesting the service, and the fact that Rockford Am­ bulance Service will be coming in at advanced support level, as opposed to limited advanced. Dr. Pierce, a key figure in this entire mat­ ter. was unavailable before press time for comment, however, both sides agree that the volunteer ambulance and the Rockford am­ bulance could both conceivably operate in their designated areas, following the letter of the law, and allowing the people of the area to call whomever they chose to transport them, going across boundary lines. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 5, 1991 — Page 3 Woodland ‘packs ’em in’ at Homecoming By Catherine Lucas A worker at the annual Woodland United Methodist Church ice cream social Friday evening, the kick-off of Woodland’s Labor Day Homecoming Celebration, said this year’s event had the largest crowd ever. And that was just the very beginning of what went on in the village over the holiday weekend. Sandwiches, homemade ice cream, cakes and pies were served at the church until well after the planned closing time of 7 p.m., and until nearly ail the food ran out. Later in the evening, the Woodland Eagles served a fish fry at their building on North Main Street. They had a good crowd, too, with Dave Kolp frying fish and several other cooks and servers keeping busy for three hours. A softball tournament, with 29 or 30 teams, started in Herald Classic Memorial Park’s lighted field at 6 p.m., and on Saturday, games were also played at Lakewood High School to get the tournament finished in the time available. After the fish fry was cleared away, the Woodland Eagles held a dance, which con­ tinued until 1 a.m. Frank Townsend and Joyce Weinbrecht hang a sign on the library book sale tent Saturday morning. Thousands of discarded and donated books were sold, along with Barry County Historical plates and Barry County and Woodland Township history books. The Stowell Brothers’ two-faced calf "Gemini” drew a big crowd of children after the Woodland Homecoming parade Saturday afternoon. Because she was recovering from surgery to remove her useless and in­ flamed center eye, the Stowells took her home to rest soon after the parade. Annual Labor Day Observance Saturday morning started with a pancake breakfast at the Woodland United Methodist Church, from 7 to 9. The Woodland Eagles started their buffet breakfast at 9, and served scrambled eggs, pancakes, french toast, juice and fruit until noon. The Eagles had a repeat dance Saturday night and had a second breakfast on Sunday morning. The craft show, included 15 booths this year. The Stowell Farm sold T-shirts with “Gemini,’’ the world’s only living two­ headed calf on them. The Woodland library sold at a very low price or gave away thousands of duplicate and discarded books under a white tent top with red trim. Diane and Steve Barnum’s booth was replete with fresh, colorful dried flowers they have grown this year, in bunches and arrang­ ed in some of Diane’s own handmade baskets. A spontaneous, unplanned horseshoe tour­ nament just happened Saturday morning in the park. One had not been planned because there was no worker to organize it, but many players are accustomed to having a horseshoe tournament at the Woodland Homecoming, so they just came and organized their own. The committee says there will definitely be one next year if it that well known and popular. The parade at 1 p.m. include the Lakewood High School marching band and “Gemini,” making her first public appearance. Prizes were given to parade entries in several categories. After the parade, a reception was held in the park for Robert Anderson, this year’s grand marshal. Games, directed by the Rev. Carl and Gerri Litchfield and Shirley Kilmer, entertained the kids part of the afternoon, and after the kids* games were over, entertainment, arranged by Kathy Stowell, occupied the stage the rest of the afternoon. The Lions Club fed a steady stream of customers at their annual chicken barbecue from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The Lions Club raffled a color TV after the dinner. It was won by Shirley Herbtrith. The Fire Department’s cash raffle was won by Shannon Potter, Warren Soules, Duane Bump and Ted Offley. At 9 a.m. Sunday, Woodland United Methodist Church held a community worship service in the park pavilion. The congregation sang many hymns and choruses, and the Rev. Carl Litchfield gave a sermon. Attendance was good at this year’s outdoor service. The Woodland Fire Department sponsored water ball games for area fire departments at the fire station in the afternoon. Someone said that everyone had so much fun, that after a few years of little interest, this event may be expanded next year and real prizes given again. The Sunday events ended with a gospel music concert at Woodland United Methodist Church. The Woodland Gospel Singers, who now include Bob Lowell of Hastings, Cory Furbish of Wyoming, Ken Geiger of Lake Portland officer joins Hastings Police by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer A five-year veteran of the Portland Police Department has joined the Hastings City Po­ lice Department as a patrolman. But it's something of a homecoming for Brent Wickham who grew up near Lake Odessa area. "I wanted to get a little closer to home," Wickham said. "Most of my family lives in the Lake Odessa area." A 1983 graduate of Lakewood High School, Wickham attended the Grand Rapids Junior College police academy and was grad­ uated two years later. He was hired as a part-time officer iu Port­ land and later was promoted to full-time. "I also worked in their waste water treat­ ment plant. I did many things for them," said Wickham, who holds a class C license in wastewater management. Friends in police work encouraged Wick­ ham to consider law enforcement as a career. "As a high school student, I rode with Lake Odessa police to see if I was interested," he said. "The more. I rode, the more I liked it." "I like dealing with the people on a one-toone basis and helping out when I can," he said. Since starting last Thursday as a replace­ ment for retired officer Al Stanton, Wickham Odessa, Roger Buxton of Woodland. Bernard Weeks of Nashville and Arlen Heise of Woodland, sang for 20 minutes and finished their first section with an instrumental, with Bob Lowell playing the harmonica. "Soldiers of the Light.” a trio from Hastings, sang and played for some time. In this group. Bill Rivera plays drums and signs baritone. Karen Miller plays the saxophone and sings, and her brother, Ken Miller, plays the piano and sings. The three have been life­ long friends. Ken Miller had earlier played a piano prelude to the concert. The Woodland Gospel Singers had gone to Prairieville that morning to sing for 20 minutes and had been kept on the stage for an hour and a half; so they were somewhat hoarse and had sore throats at their evening concert, and were unable to sing as long as usual. Soldiers of the Light carried more of the program than planned. On Monday, the softball tournament con­ tinued with “Jim’s,” a team sponsored by Walter “Jim” Jemison of Woodland beating Dairy Queen of Lake Odessa in extra innings in the championship game. It was a weekend with lots to see, to do, to buy and to eat, mostly centered in Woodland’s Herald Classic Memorial Park. If “God will­ ing and the creek don’t rise,” it will all hap­ pen even bigger next year. You can plan on it, because it has been hap­ pening the weekend before the first Monday in September for so long that no one remembers when or quite how it all started. Vicki and Sarah Nlethamer helped serve at the Lions Club chicken dinner In Woodland Saturday evening. Gerri and the Rev. Carl Litchfield served ice cream and punch at the Woodland United Methodist Ice cream social Friday evening. presently is assigned as a patrolman to the day shift while he trains under an experienced Hastings officer. Following the mandatory training period, Wickham likely will be as­ signed to the midnight shift "I’m getting to know the ordinances and the roads - basically getting know my way around," Wickham said. With just over 3,000 people, Portland is about half the size of Hastings. The police department also is about half the size of Hastings' force. Wickham said the Hastings Police depart­ ment is a lot busier than Portland’s depart­ ment. "This city has a lot of (car) lockouts, more than Portland," he said. "Of course we didn't have to do it in Portland. It was officer’s dis­ cretion." But Wickham said he is impressed with the professionalism of the department. "They seem to be a more progressive de­ partment here," he said. "(Hastings Police) implement new laws quicker and try to stay current with new rulings.” Wickham and his wife, Shelly, have two kids, Ashley, age 4, and Brandon, who will be 2 years old in December. Despite the new job, the Wickhams won't have to worry about moving in the near fu­ ture. Brent Wickham "About a year ago, I built a house in the area," he said. "So I was hopping something would turn up." .Tom ,?lark’ W^° wor^s at the Lakewood Schools' bus garage, hand made a ‘‘cool” bus his son drove in the Woodland parade. The vehicle was award­ ed second prize in the bikes and carts category. TREASURER, continued from page 1 Elsie B. Furrow Bender said she not only handled her duties exceptionally well but was an encourage­ ment to him when he decided to take a fling in the state political arena. "Elsie was like a mother to a lot of peo­ ple, including myself," Bender said. "She was a source of encouragement." Furrow volunteered to be Bender’s cam­ paign treasurer. That task involved a significant amount of time and a lot of work, keeping ail the re­ ports and "keeping track of every dime," he said. "She did a terrific job." Her philosophy can probably be summed up with the words she had printed on a but­ ton that she gave to Bender, he said. Bender recalled that he had been out on the campaign trail and had come home tired and somewhat discouraged. He received a "quick pick-me-up" when Furrow presented him with a button that said, "I’m positive I can help." Furrow's death "is a real loss as far as I’m concerned," Bender said. "She's going to be missed." Calling her a giving and caring person, he said, "other people always came first" in her life. ‘ There was not anybody who offered more help and encouragement to me when I was getting my feet wet (in state politics)," he said. Barry County Clerk Nancy Boersma called Furrow "a very fine lady" who "always had a marvelous sense of humor." For about the past two years, Furrow served on the Barry County Transit Board and Transportation Manager Joe Bleam called her a "financial genius" with the Tran­ sit budgets. "The board looked to her as our financial wizard," Bleam said. "It was a shock," he said of her death. "She will be missed. She was a definite supporter of the transit and was always there to lend a hand." On the home front. Furrow's family was important to her, noted Donna Kinney, former Hastings city clerk. "She liked sewing and knitting. “She was very nice and easy to work with," said Kinney. Furrow had been Kin­ ney's deputy clerk. Traveling, playing the organ and crochet­ ing were other hobbies Furrow enjoyed. She was a member of the Hastings Women's Club, the Barry County Historical Society and served many years as treasurer of the County Republican Party. Furrow was born Jan. 30. 1919 in Mid­ dleville to Byron and Jennie (Williams) Rowlander. She was raised in Middleville, but in 1926 moved to Grand Rapids where she graduated from high school ten years later. After her marriage to Roland M. Furrow, who survives, the couple lived in Freeport for 17 years before moving to Hastings in 1957. She is survived by: sons Mickey, Brian, David, Chris and Earl, all of Hastings; Steward Furrow of Mattawan; daughter-iniaw Connie Spencer of Hastings; 13 grand­ children, two great-grandchildren; five step­ grandchildren; brother Robert Rowlander of Grand Rapids and sister Patricia Moeller of Middleville. A son, Tom, died in 1980. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 5, 1991 KNOW YOUR SCHOOLS Information about the Hastings Area School Systems by Carl Schoessel, Superintendent Schools must provide technology for future As the Citizens Advisory Committee for Building and Site Projects toured facilities and studied demographic information in preparing its recommendations to deal with current and future needs of the Hastings Area Schools, one consideration that received much em­ phasis was providing instruction in technology, so that young people would be prepared for future careers. Because of that concern, the committee recommended that each elementary school have a specially equipped classroom for science instruction and a computer laboratory. In addition, the committee recognized the need to expand computer instruction at the middle school, and recommended that addi­ tional space be made available at the school for that purpose. In accepting the recommendations of the citizens' committee, the Board of Education also realized the need to emphasize technology in its instructional programs, and funds for building and equipping the science and computer facilities are part of the bonding proposals being presented to the community in the special election Sept. 23. The wisdom of the decision to emphasize technology is underscored in two recent studies about the workforce. A major study by the American Society for Training and Development, funded by the U.S. Department of Labor, identifies new standards that business and workers will have to meet to suc­ ceed in today's "fiercely competitive economic environment.” According to the report, a new set of skills will be required of workers in the 1990s, skills that are both deeper and broader than those now expected. Besides basic academic skills, there will be a need for workers who are skilled in technology. Furthermore, the report notes that employers are using higher standards for en­ try level job seekers. Where a high school degree used to be the minimal entry standard, the requirement now is high school plus two years of post-secondary education, and those persons who have developed technical skills in school are being favored. Another study of job growth projections through the year 2000 recently was completed by the Selig Center for Economic Growth at the University of Georgia. The projections were for the entire nation, based on data ob­ tained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That study reports that technicians and related support occupations are the fastestgrowing category of employment. It lists among the fastest-growing jobs — radiologic technologists and technicians, medical records technicians, computer programmers, research analysts, computer systems anlaysts, therapists, and registered nurses — all jobs that certainly rely on a good basic training in science and computers. The study also lists the most influential trends affecting the job market during the 1990s, one of which is the increasing oppor­ tunities for highly trained and educated workers and the decreasing opportunities for those with the least education skills. In fact, the Selig Center indicates that the number of jobs requiring little education, such as assemblers and fabricators, even are quite likely to decline during the 1990s. So, just as the Board of Education is at­ tempting to position the Hastings Area Schools for the 1990s and beyond with its future enrollment growth through a building program to be supported with the bond pro­ positions, it also is trying to position its students for success in the job market through an increased emphasis on technology. Our children need all the help that we can give them to be successful and productive workers, and everyone in this community and our country depends on our businesses and in­ dustries being able to compete in a global economy. That’s why support of the bonding and millage propositions is so essentia! on Sept. 23 — building today for our children’s tomorrow. Letters Fixed income people should say no To The Editor: I read all of the letters in your paper in favor of all of the school propositions. I noticed that most of the letters were from younger people with children in school. This is fine for them, but how about us older peo­ ple who are retired and are on fixed incomes? We are barely able to make ends meet now. As for the swimming pool, the people voted it down back in the 1960s and we have gotten along just fine without it, so why do we need the expense of one now? Also, if the older people will recall, Al Many important issues face residents of Hastings and Barry County. We welcome any solutions or opinions on matters of school, business or lifestyle, through “Letter to the Editor”. Write us on your thoughts this week. The Banner feings Banner! Devoted to the Interests of Barry County since 1856 published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President Stephen Jacobs Treasurer Silvers offered to build the city a public pool if they would put his name on it, but the city fathers turned him down. Also, I would like to know how come we practically gave away all of our outlying schools, which we would never need, but now we are so cramped for room? It seems to me that we have been led down the garden path. I, for one, am going to vote "no" on all five propositions, and urge all of the other people on fixed income to do the same, along with other people who are getting tired of all the extra taxation. Merle V. Ockerman Hastings ECHO is the best To The Editor: Another Summerfest has come and gone. My wife and I realized something during this year’s event. Who is the best?! ECHO. John and Bev Warren Hastings New Soviet Union offers U.S. opportunity Several years ago, as a budding young re­ porter in Albion, I visited a young woman who had just returned from an eye-opening visit to the Soviet Union. The recent high school graduate came back with a wealth of observations: Moscow and Leningrad are beautiful; Russian women aren’t One of her strongest impressions was that Soviet black marketeers were everywhere, hungry for American dollars and ready to buy the blue jeans off of a young girl’s bottom. All this was well before the heady days of Germans knocking down the Berlin Wall or Boris Yeltsin ciimbing tanks. Since then, much has changed in the country. Politicians denounce each other in the Soviet Congress, journalists discuss the nation's problems on American TV and ethnic minorities stand up for their rights. Though much has changed in the former “evil empire," as ex-President Reagan referred to it, the country's economic system contin­ ues to deteriorate.e That gives the Western world a golden op­ portunity to do the right thing and make a buck at the same time. American, European and Japanese interests should do all they can to shore up the Soviet economy while the country makes the painful transition to market economics. Western policy toward the crumbling Soviet Union in the next few months will determine whether the country survives to become a major consumer of our products or collapses into anarchy. There arc many arguments against giving aid to the Soviet Union. Until private prop­ erty is legalized and a legal system is created, investing in the country will carry a great risk. Until a central bank is created to estab­ lish interest rates and regulate monetary pol­ icy, the fluctuating economy will make it difficult to gauge the success or failure of an investment. Perhaps the best argument against aiding the Soviet Union is that they have enormous resources now being spent on military hard­ ware. And what little is left is controlled by bureaucratic apparatchiks who routinely skim off of the top. But there are many good arguments for of­ fering immediate aid to the Soviet peoples: •Common decency demands we offer hu­ manitarian aid. Most experts agree the Soviet Puhlii Opinion: Reporter’s Notes... by... Jeff Kaczmarczyk Union is due for a bad harvest this fall. Cou­ pled with a failing transportation system, widespread starvation is expected, especially if a harsh winter sets in. •Assistance will encourage change. West­ ern aid would ease the difficult transition to market economics, which will force the clo­ sure of unproductive factories and businesses and throw millions out of work, as was the case in East Germany. In Poland, which made an immediate transition from a state-planned economy to a market system in 1989, hyperinflation soared higher than 300 percent in 1990. •Stability offers protection. The United States has had little to fear from instability in Yugoslavia as its member states sort out their differences. But turmoil in the Soviet Union, with its large nuclear capability, is a worrisome prospect for American planners. What can the Soviet Union offer us? Plenty. Natural resources for openers. The Soviet Union has one of the world’s largest proven oil reserves, and petroleum is its biggest export. Lacking the capital and technology to recover and process petroleum and transportation to bring it to market, much of the black gold sits in the ground while the Western world competes for higherpriced oil in the political quagmire known as the Middle East The Soviet Union also is a leading pro­ ducer of coal, iron ore, diamonds, bauxite, copper and lumber. The fact that food is scarce in the country is a reflection of its poor transportation system. In truth, the country’s collective farms produce enormous quantities of wheat, livestock, com, rye, oats, potatoes, fruits and vegetables. It staggers the mind to think what Soviet farmers could pro­ duce through private initiative and a freemarket system. Perhaps the best reason to assist the Soviet Union is that the county has a population of 300 million people hungry for Western consumer goods. The Russian black market is living proof that there is a steady demand for Western clothes, TVs and radios, record albums, cars and appliances, and nearly anything else they can get their hands on. Many economists agree one key reason for the faltering economy is the lack of goods to buy. Why work for money when there is nothing to spend it on? One of the often repeated arguments against foreign aid is the money can be better spent on problems at home. But few of the naysayers are aware that most U.S. foreign aid is given in trade credits that must be spent on American goods and services. So aid dollars sent abroad return to the American economy, where they promote sales and cre­ ate jobs in the private sector. Few would disagree the United States has a greater interest in the Soviet Union than in a small, third-world country such as Egypt, which has no oil and little else of value to the West. But President Bush managed to forgive a $7 billion loan to Egypt when the Arabic nation joined the U.S.-led Persian Gulf War coalition. The American economy will never see any of that $7 billion again. But future reductions in military spending in the light of changing U.S.-Soviet relations should make aid to the Soviet Union a good investment, to say nothing of opening up the largest remaining closed market to American business. To be sure, the Soviet Union has to solve most of its own problems itself, and throw­ ing dollars at a problem will not solve it. But we should take a lesson from the his­ tory of the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917. When Lenin rallied the masses to overthrow the old Russian society, he didn't promise them the visionary ideals of freedom and liberty. He promised them bread, which they didn’t have, and won the revolution. Whoever feeds the Soviet peoples in the next few years will win this revolution - and reap the rewards. What do Tigers need most to win East Division Title? The Detroit Tigers have astounded the baseball world by making a genuine run f or the American League East Division title. What do you think the Tigers need most to catch and pass the Toronto Blue Jays? John Jacobs Vice President Frederic Jacobs Secretary Newsroom David T. Young tEaiton Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editon Todd Tubergen tsoorts Editor) Barbara Gall Jean Galiup Sue Hinckley Sandra Ponsetto Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m. ■ 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. - noon. ScottOmmen Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Phylis Bowers Subscription Rates: S13 per year in Barry County S15 per year in adjoining counties S16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O Box B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) Rodney Schad, Middleville: Richard Cotant. DeWayne Pugh, Hastings: Hastings: “They need more pit­ "They’ve got to come through with some better ching. There is nothing wrong with their hitting.” pitching. Their pitchers have been sagging a little bit.” “I don’t think they can do it. Toronto is a pretty good team.” Dr. Wesley Logan, Hastings: Doug Castleman, Hastings: Al Osborn, Hastings: "They need to be a little bit more consistent.” "They need to continue hitting. Their pitchers are finally starting to do well.” "They need to keep up their enthusiasm. They've lost a few games, but it’s just a temporary setback.’ �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 5, 1991 — Page 5 Maintaining poo! would be costly Letters from England. To The Editor: British politics different, yet the same It’s been interesting to live in England dur­ ing the end of the Thatcher era, the election of John Major and the Gulf War. "Maggie" elicited strong responses, whether positive or negative. Major gets a generally positive press, but the tradition of knocking elected officials (and royalty!) is even stronger here. While President Bush was still on "war hero” status in the American press. Major was back in the Commons being savaged over the economy. Everyone knows our democratic govern­ ment is a direct descendent of Great Britain's. Perhaps less clear is how they differ. Parlia­ ment consists of the House of Lords and the House of Commons. The Lords are a privileg­ ed class' "holdover." Scats are inherited or traditionally designated and consist of peers, archbishops, certain bishops and the nine law lords (similar to our Supreme Court). The Commons are the elected constituency. MPS (members of parliament) represent various districts. Margaret Thatcher, after her defeat, reverted to MP for her district where she was first elected, although she has so far declined to take her seat. It appears that a candidate needn’t be from a particular district to be chosen by the party to represent it, although most establish themselves there soon after. (Come to think of it, that’s not too different from the American system!) The House of Lords initiates and proposes law, wiiich must be approved by the Commons. Technically, the monarch still has the power to install and replace the government at its discretion. Realistically, the chance of this CORRECTION An incorrect last name was given in last week's Hastings Banner in a story about a man arrested for aggravated assault The cor­ rect name is Orbin T. Wood. happening are remote to ‘■nil” (Brit term for zero). ’ Political analysts believe the monarchy can only survive by continuing its ceremonial role and remaining aloof from actual policymak­ ing. The Queen has ruled for decades and understands these limits completely. Prince Charles’ activist role is seen by many as a threat to this delicate balance. In spite of the enormous power held by Margaret Thatcher during her long tenure as prime minister, representation of women in government remained as disproportional as our own. John .Major, like George Bush, is more comfortable with the “good ole boy” club. He. too, hasn’t a single female cabinet member. The judiciary has even worse representa­ tion. The highest court in the land. The House of Lords, has no female members. The next tier in the hierarchy, the Court of Appeals, was breached only three years ago. It’s obvious that no preparation had even been considered for a woman on this level. The Supreme Court Act of 1981 stipulated that these justices be known as Lord Justice X! At the high court level, there are only two out of 83 justices. The rise is only slight as you go down the judicial ladder — 20 out of 428 cir­ cuit judges are female. There is an interesting division in the prac­ tice of law. A law student either trains as a "barrister,’’ who appears in all court activity, or as a "soliciter,” who is involved in other aspects of the law. An English friend confess­ ed to being puzzled over all the “No Solicitors” signs on her first visit to America. She couldn’t understand why lawyers were held in such low esteem! Judiciary appointments are generally made from the barrister’s ranks. Since appoint­ ments, on the bottom end of the age range, are in the 44-47 age bracket, women who have taken a career break to have children fare bad­ ly when compared to the experience of their male peers. One has to keep this traditional bias in mind while being impressed by all the pomp of a robing ceremony or a traditional march of the judiciary around Westminster. Yes, they do still wear those powdered wigs on the bench, and, no. I’ve not seen a single female in one. Legal Notices MORTGAGE NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE — Default having been mode in the term* and condition* of a certain mortgage made by Bruce D. Wilton and Janice M. Wilson, hutband and wife, of Barry County. Michigan. Mor­ tgagor. to Administrator of Veterans Affairs (nka; Secretory of Veteran* Affair*), Mortgagee, dated the 27th day of Feberuary. 1968. and recorded in the office of the Regitter of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 28th day of February. 1968. in Liber 190 of Barry County Record*, on pages 149-152. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of four thousand, two hundred sixty six dollars and twenty-nine cents ($4,266.29); And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of October 1991, at 10:00 o'clock A.M.. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the east door entrance to the Court House in Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the in­ terest thereon at six percent (6%) per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersign­ ed. necessary to protect its interest In the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All of land situated In the City of Hastings in the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, and described as follows, to-wit: , Lot 12, Block 6. Lincoln Park Addition, formerly Village of Hastings, as rec’d plat thereof. LI of Plat*. P55. aka: 705 West Bond St.. Hastings, Ml 49058 During the six months immediately following tl e sale, the property may be redeemed. Dated: August 27, 1991 Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Mortgagee Thomas K. Maher (P319O3) Attorney for Mortgagee 477 Michigan Avenue, Room 1460, Detroit. Ml 48226 (10/3) NOTICE OF FORFEITURE OF LAND CONTRACT TO WILLARD D. MCAFEE JR.. 831 PAVONE. BEN­ TON HARBOR. Ml 49022. You or* hsroby notified that a. certain land con­ tract bearing date Oct. 17. 1977 by and between MAX CLELAND of the first port, and Willard Roddy Jr. and subsequently assigned to Willard D. McAfee. Jr. on April 28. 1983 at the second part, is in default by reason of the non-payment of the in­ stallments of principal and interest and other sums, if any. due thereunder on the dates and in the amounts set out hereafter totaling $8212.65, and said contract is further in default for other alleged material breaches, if any. set out hereafter and you are hereby notified that the said Secretary of Veterans Affairs elects to declare and does hereby declare said land contract forefeited. effective in 15 days after service of this notice; and you are hereby further notified that unless the money required to be paid is paid and any other alleged material breaches of the contract are cured, that you are to yield, surrender and deliver up possession of the premises in said land contract mentioned and of which you are now in possession under and by virtue of the terms thereof. You are further notified that from and after the service of this Notice, you will be liable for damages which the undersigned may suffer by reason of your continued possession of said premises in accordance with Act 166 of the 1943 Public Acts of the State of Michigan. Said premises are described in said land con­ tract as follows, viz: Lot 8. Block G, Webb's Addi­ tion to City of Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Mi. as rac’d March 6, 1889, Book 2. P56 Plats. aka: 831 Pavone. Benton Harbor. Ml 49022 in the City of Benton Harbor. County of Berrien and State of Michigan. Dated: August 21. 1991 Office of District Counsel Department of Veterans Affairs *477 Michigan Ave., Rm. 1460 Detroit, Ml 48226 (313) 226-4244 Thomas K. Maher (P31903) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Estate File No. 91-20675-SE ESTATE of Marguerite I. Slocum. Deceased. Social Security No. 364-68-4833. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate n.ay be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On Sept. 19. 1991 at 1:30 p.m.. in the Probate courtroom. Hastings, Michigan, before Honorable Richard H. Shaw, Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Helen O. Burr requesting that she be appointed personal representative of the Estate of Marguerite I. Slocum, who lived at 2700 Nashville Road. Hostings. Michigan, and who died on August 18. 1991; requesting that the heirs at law of the dece­ dent be determined; and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated October 2. 1984. and codicils dated none, be admitted to probate. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the state will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within four months of the dote of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then bo assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. Date: August 29. 1991 Michael J. McPhillips (P33715) DIMMERS & McPHILLIPS 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-9596 Helen O. Burr 410 W. Woodlawn Avenue Hastings. Ml 49058 Check your insurance company for financial stability Insurance is typically purchased for finan­ cial protection, for example, preserving fami­ ly income in the event of death or guarantee­ ing life income after retirement. In either case, insurance is a long-term commitment that demands a financially strong and stable insurance company. Your top priority, therefore, should be to select the proper in­ surance company. Insurance companies are rated by indepen­ dent sources that report on financial strength and stability. These ratings can be very helpful as you make your insurance selection. One of the most well-known independent insurance raters is A.M. Best Company. The four factors A.M. 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The J.V. diamond is quite rough and the varsity diamond could be a lot nicer than it is. But I imagine the funds aren't there to take care of the fields properly. Parents tried to form a freshman softball team, but were told the funds were not available. Consequently, several good softball players could not play ball. The school is thinking of adding a girls’ soccer team, which means more uniforms and more coaches and more money. There arc probably other sports in the furnished by... Mark D. Christensen of Edward D. Jones & Co. (9/26) -------------- LlIST OF OUR SI FINANCIAL WET BASEMENT? . —-W—\ - ® A swimming pool at ’he high school! Wouldn't that be nice? Or would it? Some of you don't think past the words "swimming pool.” If we had a pool, that would mean extra maintenance work, extra money for the care of the pool (chemicals, fresh water, special cleaning materials, etc.), extra money for a life guard, extra liability in­ surance. extra money for swimming uniforms, etc., and extra money for a swimm­ ing coach. Do we have a qualified (eachcr to be a swimming coach or will we spend more money to send a teacher to learn to coach swimming? How many times do you think the public would be able to use the pool? At first. I’m sure the pool would be open to the public quite frequently, but gradually it will be less and less because the Y will probably have swim programs, and the H.H.S. swim team will have to practice, and then there are the swim meeets for boys and girls. I’m not just talking off the top of my head. My alma mater had a swimming pool. The school closed it because the pool cost the school system too much money in the opera­ tion and upkeep, etc., of the pool. Right now, we do not have funds to take care of some of our athletic activities as it is. Do you remember how cold it was in April? The girls’ softball team was expected to play periodically and are often adjusted. Knowing the current rating of your insurance company should be part of an annual financial review. Don’t assume that because an insurance company is operating within the laws of your state that you are safe. Make sure you obtain the current rating of your insurance company. Understand what the rating means and how safe the insurance company is. Insurance pro­ tection is too important to your financial security to ignore the stability of the company you are paving to protect you. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close Change AT&T 39’/. Ameritech — 'h 61’/. 53s/. Anheuser-Busch Chrysler 12 Clark Equipment 24 —3/s CMS Energy 20s/. — 7/. Coca Cola 65’/. + 5/. 52 ’ /. Dow Chemical Exxon 58’/. -3/. 24’/. Family Dollar Ford 30’/. 37s/. General Motors Great Lakes Bancorp 11s/. -3/< 39 Hastings Mfg. IBM 98’/. + 27/. JCPenney 51 Johnson & Johnson 92 Kmart 46’/. + ’/• Kellogg Company 1077. -7. 327. McDonald's —7. Sears 407. —7. Southeast Mich. Gas 15’/. -7. Spartan Motors 26’/. —17. Upjohn 447. —$6.10 Gold $348.30 Silver $3.93 Dow Jones -8.5 3017.66 Volume 155,000,000 iicrs school system that are lacking proper equip­ ment that I am not aware of. If we cannot af­ ford to fund these sports efficiently, how can we afford a pool? Let’s take care of what we now have so we can be proud of our facilities. Gening off the subject of sports for a mo­ ment. Has anyone noticed the window frames outside our schools lately? Some need repair and painting. If they are not taken care of they will rot and will have to be replaced at tax­ payers’ expense. If the funds to fix the win­ dows and other maintenance arc not there, how can we support a swimming pool? I have a suggestion: Those of you who want a swimming pool should raise money to build a city pool, then the YMCA could use it and maybe the high school too, along with the public. Don’t put the burden on the taxpayers. Before I close, I would like to ask where are the people and parents when our girls are out there playing their hearts out representing their school in their sports? Everyone turns out for football and boys’ basketball, but where are the people and parents when it comes to the girls? They represent the school as much as the boys do. liiey have feelings too and like to be cheered on like the boys. Why don’t you come to the girls’ basketball or softball games once, you might find out they are just as competitive as the boys, and you might like it. It would also be nice to see some of our board members come and see what is happening. Don’t girls count too? Louise A. Allen Bellevue Judge’s letter raises questions To The Editor: I’m writing regarding the letter from Judge Richard Shuster that was published in the Aug. 29 Banner. In my opinion. Judge Shuster is trying to turn this county against one man. I have not ever seen Judge Shuster put any letters in the Banner regarding any other inmates’ possible early releases. I was always told that a judge was supposed to be impartial. It doesn't sound like he is! Who will his next letter be about, your son or daughter, cousin, brother or sister? Do we really want a judge like him in our county? From what I remember about the incident that was reported in the Banr.er, only one police officer sought medical attention. I didn’t read one thing in Judge Shuster’s letter about Dennis DeWitt’s ac­ complishments while in prison. If this is the kind ofjudge we have sitting on the bench. I think he should be replaced. I hope that Judge Shuster’s letter will make people stop and think about what kind of judge we have sitting on the Circuit Court bench. Shari Norris Hastings Keep our People with chronic lung disease are fighting for every breath. Help keep them from floundering. It's a matter of life and breath • AMERICAN ± LUNG ASSOCIATION' John A. Weidenfeller, D.D.S. Family Video Series Announces the opening of his See the film series 50 million took to heart and put to work. NEW DENTAL OFFICE at 402 Thornton Middleville. MI 49333 (Corner of Thornton & M-37) — 795-6000 — Complete Preventative and Restorative Dentistry FOCUS ON THE FAMILY Dr. James Dobson speaks to your whole family and offers practical insights that can be put to work at every age level. These seven life-changing videos shown each Wed­ nesday beginning Sept. 4 thru Oct. 16 at 7:00 p.m. Barry Co. Church of Christ 541 N. Michigan Ave. (comer State Rd.) For more information call 945-2938 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 5. 1991 Q Lewis C. Sergeant J Q____ AmyR. Wilson________ HASTINGS - Lewis C. Sergeant, 79, of 511 North Taffee Drive, Hastings passed away Tuesday, August 27, 1991 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Sergeant was bom on July 19, 1912 in Kalamazoo, the son of Clare and Jessie (Holcomb) Sergeant. He was raised in Kalama­ zoo and Ann Arbor and attended schools there graduating in 1930 from Ann Arbor High School. He went on to attend Ypsilanti Normal and The University of Michigan. He came to Hastings in 1942. He was married to Margaret F. Bachman on May 29, 1935. He was employed at the X-Ray department at the Univcristy of Michigan Hospital, later at the Knappen Millins Company in Augusta, 25 years at the former Hastings Grain and Bean and several years at E. W. Bliss retiring in 1978. He was a member of Hasting Moose Lodge #628, University of Michigan Alumni Assocation and former member of Hastings Elk Lodge #1965. Mr. Sergeant is survived by his wife Margaret (Peg); two sons and daughters-inlaw, Ronald and Teri Sergeant of West Bloom­ field, James and Helen Sergeant of Royal Oak, daughter and son in-law, Sharon and Charles Teunessen of Hastings; eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Albert and Richard Sergeant; sister Shirley McGuire. Funeral services were held Friday, August 30 at Wren Funeral Home, 1401 North Broad­ way, with Reverend Michael J. Anton officiat­ ing. Burial was in Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Diabetic Association. EDGERTON - Amy R. WHson, 82 of Edgerton, passed away Wednes­ day, September 4, 1991 at the Parkview Nurs­ ing Center in Edgerton, where she had been a patient. Mrs. Wilson was born on April 12, 1909 in Edgerton and was the daughter of Thomas and Magdalen, (Boman) Favourite. She was married to Maurice Wilson on June 23, 1934 in Wauseon and he survives. She had taught school in the Favourite School and also the Edgerton and Edon schools. She was a member of the Phythian Sisters in Edgerton. Mrs. Wilson is survived by her husband; three sons, Vance of Rl #5 Bryan, Roger of Edon and Wayne of Edgerton. Also surviving are one stepson Hany Wilson residing in Flori­ da; one daughter, Mrs. Ward (Vivian) Bever of Hastings; 10 grandchildren; eight great­ grandchildren; three step grandchildren; six step great grandchildren. She is also survived by three borthers, Jess Favourite of Tequesta, Florida, Carl Favourite of Toledo, Arlo Favourite of Bryan; two sisters, Francis Dietsch of Edgerton and Idris Kiess of Montpelier. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 6, at the Krill Funeral Home in Edgerton with Pastor James O. Wilson offi­ ciating. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Edgerton. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2:00 p.m. Thursday where the family will receive visitors from 2:00 to 5:00 ana 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Memorials in the name of Amy R. Wilson may be made to the Make A Wish Foundation or to St. Jude Childrens Hospitals. ATTEND SEMES --------------------------------------------------- ----- ——__ _ ____ _ _ _— ------------------- Hastings Area---------------------------------HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH Part of the Anglican Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Count, choir director. Sunday morring 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11:00 a.m., Morning Worship; 4:45 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. Catholic Church of the Diocese of the midwest. 2415 McCann Rd., Ir­ ving, Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sunday 10:00 a.m. Holy Commu­ nion; 5 p.m. Evening Prayer. 1928 Book of Common prayer used at all services. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, of Green and Church Streets. Philip 239 E. North St., Michael Anton. L. Brown, Pastor. Chuich phone Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday, 616/945-9574. Sunday Morning Sept. 8 - 8:00 Holy Communion; Worship 9:30 a.m. Sept. 8 & 15 9: 15 Church School (all ages); Worship II a.m. Starting Sept. 22 10: 30 Holy Communion. Holy Bap­ two worship services - 8 30 a.m. tism. Thursday, Sept. 5 - 7:30 Ad. and 11 a.m. (nursery attendant). Choir; 8:00 AA. Friday, Sept. 6 - Barrier free building with elevator 12:00 Outreach. Saturday, Sept. 7 - to all floors. Broadcast of worship 8: 00 NA. Monday. Sept. 9 - 6:00 service over WBCH AM-FM at Positive Parenting; 7:00 Worn, of 10:30 a.m. Mondays Children’s Faith Bible St. Tuesday, Sept. 10 - Choir 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, Wednes­ Narcotics 9: 30 Mom. Bible St.; 3:00 Choir day. and Thursday School, 7;UO Step. Supp. Wednes­ Anonymous 12:00 noon. Wednes­ day. Sept. 11 - 10:30 Wordwat­ day Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursdays Bazaar Workshop 9 a.m.; Bell chers; 7:00 Ch. Council. Choir 6:30 p.m.; Chancel Choir HASTINGS GRACE 7:30 p.m. Saturday Co-Dependents BRETHREN, (The Bible Church) Anonymous 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6 Bring Your Bible. 600 Powell - Hastings Women’s Club 12:00 Road, I mile East of Hastings. Our noon. Sunday, Sept. 8 - Sunday Motto: "The Bible, the whole Bi­ School Rally Day 9:30 a.m.; Wor­ ble. and nothing but the Bible". ship 11 a.m.; MI-HI and SR HI Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. for all Youth Fellowship 5:30 p.m. Tues­ ages. Morning Worship, 10:30 day. Sept. 10 - Hi-Nooners a.m. Thursday 7:30 prayer meeting Potluck/Program 12:00 noon; and softball for the youth. Pastor Wednesday. Sept. 11 - U.M. Emeritus. Rus Sarver. Phone Women Prayer Group 11:30 a.m.; 945-9224. Every Sunday is Friend­ U.M. Women Luncheon 12:00 ship Day. noon; Friday. Sept. 13 - Visually HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY Impaired Persons 9:30 a.m. Sun­ ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 day. Sept. 15 - Sesquicentennial Terry Lane (at Starr School Road). Homecoming Sunday — grand Philip R. Colburn. Pastor. Church finale of 150 years celebration, with phone number is 945-2170, if no communion, dinner, program and answer, call 945-3355. Saturday reminiscing. Tuesday. Sept. 17 services arc: Sabbath School at 9:20 U.M. Men Dinner/Program 6:30 a.m. (for all ages), and Worship p.m. Friday, Sept. 20 - Missons Service at 11:00 a.m. Prayer Bake Sale 8:30 a.m. at National Meeting this Tuesday, 7:00-8:00 Bank. p.m. The community is invited. General church business meeting FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 will be held Tuesday at 8:10 p.m. E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Michigan Vespers next Sabbath at 7:30 p.m. 948-8004. James R. Barrett. Asst. will be a special, sacred service of Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday Pathfinder Induction, preceded by a School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all light potluck supper of salads and ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship sandwiches, etc. at 6:00 p.m. Service, Jr. Church up to 4th Pathfider Camporcc at Camp Grade; 6:00. Evening Service. AuSablc will be the weekend of Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; Sept. 13-15. Also. Lay Bible 7:00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Minister Seminar will be held at Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Pryer Camp AuSablc the weekend of meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir Sept. 13-15. Call the church for pracice. details. Our Community Service Center, 502 E. Green Street, is banfield united open to the public on Monday and METHODIST CHURCH. Rev. Wednesday. 9-12 noon. To make Merlin Pratt. Worship 9 a.m. and sure your needs are met, call Sunday School 10:15 a.m. 945-2361 for an appointment for clothing. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferson. Father Charles Fisher. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confessions Saturday 4:00-1:30 p.m. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD, 502 E. Bond. Hastings. Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. 948-2529. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser­ vice — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Comphfa Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION Hastings and Lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. James Leitzman Pastoi. Sun­ day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults, Teens and Children. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings. Michigan. G. Kent Keller, Pastor Eileen Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday. Sept. I 9:30 Morning Worship Service. Nursery provided. Broadcast of this service over WBCH-AM and FM. Monday, Sept. 2 - Office Closed. Wednesday. Sept. 4-1:30 Circle 4, meeting at the Dining Room; 7:30 Circle 5. at the home of Margaret Tripp; 7:30 Chancel Choir practice. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor Carl Litchfield. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974. Worship Services Sunday. 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. 4-H meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study, Wednesdays, 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers. 801 Barber Rd.. Hastings. F.R.I.E.N.D. Carnival, Sept. I5th, 9:00-11:00 a.m. Smorgasbords: 4:30-7:30. Sept. 6. Oct. 4. Oct. 19 (reservation this date only). Nov. 8. BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings, Ml 49058. Sunday Ser­ vices: Bible Classes 10 a.m.. Wor­ ship 11 a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister. Phone 945-2938. Focus on the Family video scries begins Sept. 4-Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. One Nation Under God Bible Correspondence Course. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Michigan, James A. Campbell, Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J .J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits. Middleville Area MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH. 314 E. Main Si.. Mid­ dleville. Mi Phone 765-3073. Traditional Latin Mass 4:30 p.m. every Sunday. Confession Rosary 4:15 p.m. and Delton Area Lacey Rd.. Lacey. Mass: Sunday 8:30 a.m. ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC .CHURCH, 11252 Floria Rd.. 5:00 Hastings FLEXFABINCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway • Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY ■Prescriptions” - 110 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd • Hastings. Michigan CHURCH OF GOD, 7th DAY. Banfield, Michigan. Services 10 a.m. each Saturday. Call 671-4100. or Box 42, Bedford. Mich. 49020. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd., 8 mi. £., Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Satur­ day Mass 6:30 p.m. Sundav Mass 9 30 a m ' Howard M- Harper ) LAKE ODESSA - Howard M. Harper, 95 of Lake Odessa passed away Saturday, August 31, 1991 at the Ionia County Memorial Hospital. He was bom on March 8, 1896 in Sebewa Township, the son of Charles and Blanche (Batran) Harper. He attended Sebewa school and was married to Minnie Mills, she preceded him in death in 1947. He was married to Opal Koos on March 5, 1949. He lived and fanned in the Lake Odessa area all his life. He also worked at the Wood­ land Elementary School and the Smith Brothers Elevator. He was the author of several books. Mr. Harper is survived by his wife, Opal; two sons, Arden Harpe*’ of Ionia, Vernondean Harper of Morley; 11 grandchildren, 25 great­ grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Phyiene Klahn in 1982, also four brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 4 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Reverend George Speas and Reverend Leslie Smith officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Ionia County Commission on Aging. Q Nadia J. Dygert j ALTO - Nadia J. Dygert, 72 of 6872 Morse Lake Avenue, Alto, passed away Sunday, September 1, 1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. She was bom July 12, 1919 in Campbell Township, the daughter of Arthur and Velma (Eggelman) Hines. She graduated from Clarks­ ville High School in 1937 and was married to Lawrence Dygert on August 29,1937 in Algo­ ma, Indiana. They lived in the Lake Odessa area before moving to Alto in 1944. She was employed in the Credit Union of the Keebler Company and the Frost Pac of Grand Rapids for several years, retiring in 1981. She was a member of the Whitneyville Bible Church. Mrs. Dygert is survived by her husband, Lawrence; three daughters and sons-in-law, Mrs. Gerald (Linda) Colburn of Lowell, Mrs. Pete (Judy) Neels of Lowell, Mrs. Dave (Loma) Emelander of Hudsonville; 11 grand­ children, one great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Ora Lee Kinyon on December 14, 1974. Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 4, at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Clarksville, with Reverend William Dobson officiating. Burial was in the Bowne Center Cemetery. Danny George Clute, Sr. DELTON - Danny George Clute, Sr., 49 of 3174 Big Cedar Lake, Delton, formerly of Battle Creek, passed away Sunday, September 1, 1991 in Grand Rapids. Mr. Clute, Sr. was bom on September 18, 1941 in Battle Creek, the son of William and Beatrice (Harrison) Clute. Mr. Clute, Sr. was a welder with Clark Equipment for several years and did mechanic work. He loved to ride motorcycles. Mr. Clute, Sr. is survived by three sons, Danny W. Clute, Jr. at home; Jason R. Clute, Gregory A. Clute all of Battle Creek; one sister, Joyce Bicknell of Battle Creek; one brother, William Cute of Lansing; three grandchildren. Immediate cremation has taken place and there will be a graveside memorial service to be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 6, at the Cedar Creek Cemetery with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Q Loma L. Fish) FREEPORT - Loma L. Fish, 91 of Freeport, passed away Monday, September 2, 1991 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Fish was bom on March 7, 1900 in Bowne Township, Kent County, the daughter of Franklin E. (Hattie M. Martin) Deming. She was married to Allen B. Fish on July 5, 1917. Mrs. Fish was a member of the United Brethren Church in Freeport. Mrs. Fish is survived by a daughter, Virginia J. Bass of Hastings; son, Reuben (June) Fish of Freeport; seven grandchildren; seven great­ grandchildren. ' She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen B. Fish. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 5 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, with Reverend Jerry Drummond offi­ ciating. Burial in Freeport Cemetery, Freeport. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Brethren Church of Freeport. Q OUR 1.ADY OF GREAT OAK CATHOLIC CHURCH. 6547 Delton Masses: Saturday. p.m.: Sunday. II a.m. ( Blanche F. Lawrence ~) Blanche F. Lawrence, 75 of 100 Bedford Road, formerly of Swedish Drive, Battle Creek and Hickory Comers, passed away Friday, August 30, 1991 at Mercy Pavilion in Battle Creek, where she had been a patient for the past six weeks. Mrs. Lawrence was bom on February 11, 1916 in Hickory Comers. She was a homemaker. She was married to Leo F. Lawrence. Mrs. Lawrence is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Allen D. and Deborah Lawrence of Battle Creek, Roger L. and Kimberly Lawrence of Delton; two grandsons, Aaron and Seth; one sister, Mrs. Helen Joyce of Coal City, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo F. Lawrence on August 12, 1983; one sister and one brother. Funeral services were held Sunday, Septem­ ber 1, at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton, with Pastor Dennis Croy of Hickory Comers Wesleyan Church officiating- Burial was in East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Pavilion, envelopes available at the funeral home. Elsie B. Furrow Q Arthur Thomas Kidder ) HASTINGS - Arthur Thomas Kidder, 96, of 5060 Wood School Road, Hastings passed away Wednesday, August 28, 1991 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr. Kidder was bom on October 8, 1894 at Irving Township, Barry County, the son of William and Lydia (Keech) Kidder. He was raised in Irving Township and attended The Wood School and Hastings School. He was a United States Army Veteran of World War I serving in four battles in Germany. He was married to Mina C. DeBarr on June 28, 1921. His employment included; logging, farming-particularily produce and dairy on his Wood School Road farm for over 60 years. He later did timber scouting for others for several years. Lived on his farm until he was 94 and for the past three years in Grand Rapids. He had been a well known contributing writer for area newspapers for many years. And, was also well known for his poetry writing. Long time member, superintendant, and Sunday school teacher of the former North Irving Wesleyan Church, former Irving Township constable, former moderator of the Wood School Board, life member of the Hasting V.F.W. Post and the American Legion Post, long time Irving community service leader. Mr. Kidder is survived by two daughters, Marguerite D. Rory of Hart; Marie E. Cham­ berlain of Hastings; two sons, Robert T. Kidder of Colorado; Thomas E. Kidder and Raymond L. Kidder of Hastings; 18 grandchildren; sever­ al great-grandchildren; three great-great­ grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Mina on September 9, 1980; son Albert Kidder; daughter, Alice Casey; sisters, Mary and Jessie; brothers Warren, James, Jerome, Eugene, Joe, Ralph and Walter; grandsons, Billy Kidder and Charles Evans II. Funeral services were held Tuesday Septem­ ber 3 at The Wren Funeral Home, 1401 North Broadway, Hastings with Reverend James Carey and Reverend James Barrett officiating. Burial was at the Irving Township Cemetery with full Military Honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cornerstone Wesleyan Church at Irving. ( Maureen Burnham (Reenie) COLDWATER - Maureen Burnham (Reenie), 67 of Coldwater and formerly of Sunfield, passed away Friday, August 30,1991 at Community Health Center of Branch County in Coldwater. Mrs. Burnham was a former member of the Lioness Club of Sunfield and was a former employee at the Mapes Furniture Company of Sunfield. She was the daughter of Clara and Frank Hoag, born on March 31, 1923 in Jackson. She was preceded in death by her mother and father; a sister, Ardene Norton; a brother, Wendall Hewitt; her husband, Willard H. Chil­ ders; one child, Macie D. Childers. Mrs. Bumham is survived by her daughter, Brenda S. Childers; son, Richard B. Childers; grandchildren, Lisa Ann, Richard Jr., Macie D. and Michale (twins); nieces, Miriam Howk, Caroline; nephews, Frank L. Noragan, Michael D. Noragan and Russell L. Noragan, Donald Norton, Lyman Norton and John A. Custer. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 3 at the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel Sunfield, with the Reverend Ward D. Pierce of the Lakewood United Methodist Church officiating. For those wishing, contributions may be made to the Sunfield Lioness Cub in memory of Mrs. Burnham. Burial was in the East Sebe­ wa Cemetery. Q Hah May McKelvey J HASTINGS - Hah May McKelvey, 79 of 2173 McGlynn Road, Hastings, passed away Wednesday, August 28.1991 at her residence. Mrs. McKeivey was bom on November 19, 1911 in Barry County, the daughter of Robert and Ola (McCarty) Morgan. She was raised in Barry County and attended the Dowling School. She was married to LeRoy H. McKelvey on May 27, 1930. She was a homemaker and had resided on the McGlynn Road for over 50 years. Mrs. McKelvey is survived by two daught­ ers, Mrs. James (Betty) Fenstemaker, Mrs. Robert (Sharon) Conner, all of Hastings; two sons, Jack McKelvey of Delton and Max McKelvey of Hastings; 16 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Billie Leinaar of Hastings, Gerri Headley of Battle Creek, Bobbie Seaman of Grand Haven. She was preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy on June 13, 1978; one son, Stanley on July 14, 1980 and by two brothers, and three sisters. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 31, at the Wilcox Cemetery with Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, 1401 North Broadway, Hastings. HASTINGS - Elsie B. Furrow, 72, of 1417 South Jefferson Street, Hastings passed away Friday August 30, 1991 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Furrow was born on January 30, 1919 in Middleville, the daughter of Byron and Jennie (Williams) Rowlander. She was raised in Middleville, moved to Grand Rapids in 1926 and attended South High School, Grand Rapids graduating in 1936. She was married to Roland M. Furrow on October 22,1938. They lived in Freeport for 17 years before coming to Hastings in 1957. She served in the Hastings City Gerks office from 1962 to 1969. Served as treasurer of Barry County from 1969 to 1984 when she retired. She was a member of Barry County Histori­ cal Society, Hastings Womens Club. Served on Barry County Transit Board. Long time trea­ surer of Barry County Republican party and was campaign manager for state representive Robert Bender. Mrs. Furrow is survived by sons; Mickey, Brian, David, Chris and Earl all of Hastings; Steward Furrow of Mattawan; daughter-in-law Connie Spencer of Hastings; 13 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; five step­ grandchildren; brother Robert Rowlander of Grand Rapids; sister Patricia Moeller of Middleville. She was preceded in death by one son, Tom Furrow in 1980. Funeral services were held Monday, September 2 at Wren Funeral Home, 1401 North Broadway, Hastings, with Ron O’Laughlin officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Young Mens Christian Associa­ tion or Barry County 4-H. Q Clarence C. Hartman HASTINGS - Clarence C. Hartman, 81 of5573 Chief Noonday Road, Hastings, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 1991 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Hartman was bom on June 15, 1910 in Custer, the son of Charles and Betty (Nelson) Hartman. He was raised in the Scottville area and attended schools there. He came to the Hastings area in November 1951 from Scottvil­ le and has resided at his present address on Chief Noonday Road since 1970. Mr. Hartman was married to Edith H. Dixon on July 20, 1929 at Crown Point, Indiana. Mr. Hartman’s employment included: farm­ ing and a school bus driver for Hastings schools for 25 years, retiring in 1978. He had previous­ ly owned and operated the former Highlander Restaurant in Hastings for about five years and also the Trading Post Tack Shop for over 10 years. He was a long-time member and past officer of the Barry County Sheriffs Posse, long-time 4-H leader, Hastings Moose Lodge and Past Governor, former member of the Hastings First United Methodist Church. Mr. Hartman is survived by three sons, Char­ les Hartman of Evart, Gary Hartman of Hast­ ings, Carl Hartman of Bay City; two daughters, Ardith Boulter of Otsego, Judy Seeber of Hast­ ings; 18 grandchildren, 19 great­ grandchildren; three sisters, Doris Dillon of Scottville, Dorothy Underwood of Dowagiac, Edith Anderson of New Pon Richey. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith on May 15, 1984. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 6 at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Philip L. Brown officiating. Full Sheriff Department honors will also be conducted. Burial will be at the Rutland Town­ ship Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzhcimers Disease Foundation. Q Pauline A. Eggleston ) HASTINGS - Pauline A. Eggleston, 66of 14 North Irving Road, Hastings, passed away Saturday, August 31,1991 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Mrs. Eggleston was bom on February 16, 1925 in Hastings, the daughter of Lloyd and Reatha (Elliston) Pennington. She was raised in the Nashville area and attended Barry Coun­ ty rural schools. She was married to Ray C. Eggleston on May 29, 1954. Mrs. Eggleston was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company for 26 years, retiring She was a member of Women of the Moose and Hastings Eagles Lodge. Mrs. Eggleston is survived by her husband, Ray; two sons, Robert Warner of Bellevue, Terry Eggleston of Hastings; three daughters, Shirley (Warner) Castelein, Raejean Eggles­ ton. Tammie (Eggleston) Bursley, all of Hast­ ings; 14 grandchildren, five great­ grandchildren; four brothers, Ken Pennington, Charles Pennington, Gaylord Pennington, Mervin Pennington, all of Hastings. She was preceded in death by brother, ’ Joyd Pennington, Jr.; granddaughter, Tina Eggles­ ton; 1/2 brother, Herman Pennington. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 3 at the Rutland Township Cemet­ ery with Reverend Michael J. Anton officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to a donor’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 5, 1991 — Page 7 Legal Notices Baxters celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary Miller-Simmons to be married on Oct. 26 Mr. and Mrs. Rod Miller formerly of Hastings, are pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter. Marci Ann, to Lloyd H. Simmons, son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Sim­ mons of Lacey. Marci and Lloyd arc both 1989 graduates of Hastings High School. An Oct. 26, 1991, wedding is being plann­ ed. The couple will reside in Virginia, where Lloyd is stationed with the U.S. Navy. Duane and Jane (Phillips) Baxter of Michigamme, Mich., celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary Aug. 27. As part of the celebration they visited their son. Andrew, of the U.S. Army at Fort Benning, Ga. Andy returned from Korea with his wife Mi Kung (Choi) and son, Andy Lee, in late June. The Baxters also have two daughters, Angel and Amy at home. They moved north 15 years ago and would appreciate hearing from friends. Their address is Nelson St., HCR-1 Box 725, Michigamme, Mich. 49861. Potter-Stahl announce their engagement Shannon Potter, daughter of Phillip and Nancy Potter of Lake Odessa, and Mark Stahl, son of Truman and Diane Stahl of Freeport, have announced their engagement. Mark is employed at Sysco Frost Pak in Grand Rapids. Shannon, a Davenport College of Business graduate, now is working at Farm Bureau in Hastings. The couple will be married Nov. 9 at the Lakewood United Methodist Church and plans to live in Freeport. Local Birth Announcements: Birth Announcement Fred and Teri Pierson announce the birth of their baby girl, Katelyn Jo, bom July 8, 1991 at 12:30 a.m., weighing 7 lbs., 10 ozs., 2016 in. long. Bom at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Katie is welcomed home by her sister and brother, Devin and Matthew. It’s A Boy Adam Jeffrey Karl Zank was bom Satur­ day, July 13, 1991 at 10:22 p.m. to Jeff and Kelly Zank of Nashville. Adam weighed 7 lbs., 2^6 ozs., and was 20M in. long. Adam’s grandparents are: Duane Reid and Janice Reid of Nashville; K. Durwood and Norma Zank of Charlotte; Great-grandparents are: Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Foote of Battle Creek, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Reid of Nashville; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Gross of Sand Lake; Mr. and Mrs. Karl Zank of Sand Lake. Great-great grand­ father, Mr. Dewey J. Musser of Hastings. GIRL, Katy Beth, bom June 6, 1991 at 5:58 p.m. to Laura and Chris Fluke, Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 10ozs., 22 in. long. Walker-Campbell united in marriage Planck-Leinnar speak their wedding vows Diane Page of Plainwell and Walter Planck of Vermontville would like to announce the marriage of their son, Lcpl. Randy Jay Planck to Jennifer Clasie Leinnar of Hastings, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Leinnar. A June 15, 1991 wedding took place. They now reside in Oceanside, Calif, where Randy is stationed with the U.S. Marine Corps. Boulter-Hubbell to be married on Oct. 12 Mr. and Mrs. Loyal Boulter are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy, to Bryon Hubbell, son of William and Mary Hubbell. Amy is a 1989 graduate of Delton High School, and is employed at the National Bank of Hastings. Bryon is a 1988 graduate of Hastings and is attending the National Education Center. He is employed at Ash Industries. An Oct. 12 wedding is being planned. IMMEDIATE DENTURE UPFiR DENTURE .PARTIAL DENTURE 'All teeth and materials used meet the high standards set by the American Dental Ass n ‘Our on premises lab provides individual & efficient service "Free denture consultation & examination • Individual Health • Group Health • Retirement f7^ X. Farm Business Mobile Home Personal Belongings Rental Property Motorcycle \ * '^uto S1£9OP Ojternav Agency JIM, JOHN, DAVE at 945-3412 (616) 455-0810 *1.0. Himebough DDS •D D. White DDS ’G. Monee—icz DDS 2330 44th St., S.E., Grand Rapids BOY, Joshua Max, bom Aug. 5, 1919 at 4:03 a.m. to Tammy and Don Scheidt Jr. of Lake Odessa, weighing 6 lbs., 2M ozs., 2016 in. long. GIRL, Shelby Lynn, bom Aug. 10. 1991 at 11:49 p.m. to Danielle Johnson and Ken Christopher, Nashville, weighing 6 lbs.. 1516 ozs., 20 in. long. BOY, Roland John, bom Aug. 11, 1991 at 3:30 p.m. to Diann and Roland Eckhart, Delton, weighing 5 lbs., 9 ozs., 20 in. long. GIRL, Karla Joyce, bom Aug. 12, 1991 at 9:45 a.m. to Doug and Joyce Griffin, Hastings, weighing Ribs., 1516 ozs., 2116 in. long. GIRL, Stephanie Kay, bom Aug. 15 at 12:16 p.m. to Elena and Keith Reid, Hastings, weighing 5 lbs., 12 ozs., 1916 in. long. GIRL, Samantha Lynn, bom Aug. 16 at 5:56 p.m., to Gail and Bradley Phillips, !-ake Odessa, weighing 5 lbs., 7 ozs., 21 in. long. BOY, Derrik Michael, bom Aug. 16, 1991 at 6:14 p.m. to Shurene and Mike Goodemoot, Clarksville, weighing 8 lbs., 5’6 ozs., 22 in. long. GIRL, Danielle Christine, bom Aug. 16 at 2:30 p.m. to Stacie and Paul Adam, Shelbyville, weighing 7 lbs., 11 '6 ozs., 20'6 in. long. BOY, Cody Daniel, bom Aug. 18 at 9:16 to Evelyn Cooke and Chuck Morse, Delton, weighing 8 lbs.. 9'6 ozs., 22 in. long. GIRL, Holly Mae. bom Aug. 18 at 8:52 p.m. to Meilissa and Mark Borner, Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. IK ozs. and 21 in. long. For your.... DENTURES ’695 $425 S395 5425 Birth Announcement First Child GIRL, Christina Marie, bom July 28, 1991 at 8:07 a.m. to Pfc. Joey and Jeanette Jackson Jr. of Fort Campbell, Ky.. weighing 6 lbs., 11 ozs., 19 in. long. Grandparents are Bob and Marian Durkee, Lake Odessa and Joey and Betty Jackson Sr. of Clarksville, Mi. INSURANCE COVERAGE f PREMIUM CUSTOM COMPLETE DENTURE The Olivet Congregational Church was the setting for the 3 p.m. wedding of Amy Walker and E. Joseph Campbell IV on Saturday. July 13. They were married by Dave McAllister, minister of the W. Kalamazoo Christian Church. Amy’s full-length dress featured an eight­ foot, beaded and appliqued train, a beaded bodice with full, Cinderella sleeves and open back with large bow at the waist. Maid of honor was Kim Bahs, friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Joy Hamilton, Diona Morowski and Angie Smith, friends of the bride, and Dawn Root, cousin of the bride. They wore royal blue lace and satin dresses. The best man was John Campbell, brother of the groom. Groomsmen were Bob and Dan Cerutti, cousins of the groom, and Aaron and Dayton Walker, brothers of the bride. They wore fully tailed black tuxes with royal blue tie and cummerbunds. Flower girl and ring bearer were Sarah and Matthew Todd, children of Rick and Cindy Todd of Charlotte. They were dressed iden­ tical to the bridal party. The music selections of the ceremony in­ cluded Rachael and Brian Lautzenheiser of Charlotte, opening with “Seek Ye, First.” Then Laura Furstenberg, the bride’s room­ mate at Western Michigan University, sang “Hand in Hand.” Doug Lautzenheiser sang “Household of Faith." During the lighting of the unity candle, Aaron Walker and Angie Smith sang “To Me.” A dinner reception was held at the Kirk Center, with Doug and Rosemary Lautzenheiser and Rick and Cindy Todd as host and hostess. Special guests were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wozniak of Alsip. Ill., great-grandparents of the groom, and Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Zindt of Cherokee Village, Ark., grandparents of the groom. Cleo Walker and Cedric and Kathleen Root were grandparents of the bride. Dennis and Cindy Walker of Vermontville are the bride’s parents and Ed and Linda Campbell of Portage are the groom’s parents. After a honeymoon trip to Pennsylvania, the couple will reside at the Lincoln Shire Complex of Portage. — Part-Tims Evening Retail ____ - '5 p.m. to 8 p m. or flexible, experience in lumber not necessary. g Apply in writing to .. BARRY COUNTY LUMBER P O Box C. Hastings. Ml 49058 J Methodist Homecoming on Sept. 15 The Hastings First United Methodist Church has been celebrating its Sesquicentennial this summer with a series of programs. The final event will be a Homecoming din­ ner on Sunday. Sept- 15 following the mcming service. Former pastors, members and friends will be special guests at the family potluck. Chicken pie, drinks and table service will be furnished. Those attending should bring a salad, vegetable or dessert. A program will fi-llow the dinner. The historical room will be open with many pictures and memorabilia on display. A historical book of the church. "The Light Shines On." will also be available. COMMON COUNCIL August 12. 1991 Common Council moi in regular session in the City Holl. Council Chambers. Hastings, Michigan on Monday. August 12, 1991. Mayor Gray the Board of Review minutes of July 29, correcting typing errors in the July Board of Review totals submitted at the ’ it meeting revising totals to $160,900 to $1^" 330 be received and placed on file. (See Jn *. 1991 #24) Yeos: All. Absent: presiding. 1. Present at roll call were members. Campbell. Cusack. Jasperse, Spencer. Walton. Watson. None. Car. 21. Mayor Gray informed council that an author in Indiana of the Best 100 Small Towns in America that the City or Hastings is in the 100 best and a copy of her book will be given to us when completed. 22. Mayor Gray read a proclamation acknowledging a LABO Japanese Exchange Stu­ dent YUSUKE FUKUMURA OF FUNABASHI. JAPAN who is staying in Hastings for one month. 23. Moved by Campbell, supported by Walton that Jerry Sarver be Delegrate and Mike Klovanich, alternate to MERS annual meeting at Schuss Mountain Resort in Bellaire. September 24, and 25 with necessary expenses. Employees elected Dave Tossava as employee delegate and Floyd Yesh as alternate. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 24. Moved by White, supported by Cusack that the Building Inspectors report for May, Juno and July 1991 be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 25. PCI representatives were present and hod estimates on a personal computer for the City Building Inspectors office to keep the city on lino with them, and it was recommended that copies be sent to the Chairman u* the Finance Committee. 26. Moved by Walton, lupported by Watson that the National Bank lease of the City Parking Lot behind the Hastings Hotel on North Church St. be offered to them for one year at $1,850 from July 1. to June 30. 92. Yeas: Campbell. Cusack. Jasperse. Spencer, Walton, Watson, White. Brower. Absent None. Carried. 27. Moved by Walton, supported by Brower that the letter of May 28. from Rita and Marlin Walters requesting to purchase property from the City on Hammond Rd. be notified by the clerk that the City wishes to keep said parcel in tack at this time. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 28. Councilperson Walton reported that the mat­ ter of a river access for public was taken care of in July 11, and May 21. 1990 minutes and stated that she had called the DNR again and no State money is available for said access. She suggested that the White. Brower. 2. Mark Rowland, and Karen Ramey, from Meadowbrook Insurance Company were present and presented the council with the City's annual renewal and explained our premium increase and why it was higher this year due to reserves for outstanding litigation on outstanding suits. Moved by White, supported by Walton that the recommendation to approve renewal of insurance for property liability, equipment and auto coverage for 1991/92 for $83,125 be approved. Yeos: Brower. White. Watson. Walton. Spencer. Jasperse, Cusack. Campbell. Absent: None. Carried. 3. Merle Smith, of Jones and Henry Consultants of Toledo Ohio gave a wrap up on the Water and Sewer Study. He stated that the Water Distribution System was In very good condition and if the City grows in the SE and North it will need some booster pumping. The water supply is very good and reasonably hard and recommends a removal plant for magnesium. The Waste Water Treatment Plant facilities plan for the WWT Plant and Sewer System has some areas where relief sewers are needed. Boltwood/Hanover: Michigan: Cook Rd.: Starr School Road. Apple Street Phase II of DDA has eliminated a pump station at Industrial Park. The WWTP is at 80% capacity now. It handles 800,000 gallons per day. The Centrifuge is 18 years old and a second centrifuge is needed. Sludge is removed and hauled away. Smith recommends a second centrifuge to handle sluge and odor control equipment be installed. Centrifuge runs $225,000 and odor equipment $80,000. Smith stated that the water and sewer rates are not balanced and the wuter is subsidizing the sewer. He recommends a 30% increase in sewer rates which would increase $10 per month per customer, and also recommend­ ed going to monthly billing to smooth out the bill­ ing rate to customers, and improve cash flow to the city. This would balance the rates to each and they would be self funded. Now the water rates are subsidizing the sewer. Recommendation for in­ crease in 1995. Smith stated that this is needed oven If the townships do not come into the City. Also with the new regulations coming down the ci­ ty will bo faced with a rust removal plant which will run about $1,800,000. Moved by Spencer, supported by Jasperse that the recommendation of the Water and Sewer Com­ mittee to go ahead with the second centrifuge ct a cost of around $225,000, and odor control equip­ ment for around $80,000 be approved, and bids be taken after plans are drawn. Yeas: Campbell. Cusack, Jasperse. Spencer, Walton, Watson. White, Brower. Absent: None. Carried. 4. Moved by Spencer, supported by Cusack that the four studies on the Water and Wastewater Plant be received ond placed on file. Yeas; All. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. 5. PUBLIC HEARING ON DDA (DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY) AMENDED PLAN HELD. Ordinance #245. Councilperson Campbell stated that new projects In the amended plan in­ cluded new and uniform street lighting from West State St. all the way through downtown and on Church and Jefferson. A Public Swimming Pool; Hastings Hoiel acquisition; Streetscape and facade improvement and additional parking are also parts of the new plan. Jay Kilpatrick, of WW Engineering and Science was present and recommended ap­ proval of the second amendment to the DDA-TIFA Plan. He stated that TIFA is not an increase in taxes. It captures the growth in SEV (State Equaliz­ ed Value) and that is used to pay for the projects. The DDA in 1991 will capture around $370,000. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Brower to adopt Ordinance #245 approving the second amendment to the DDA/TIFA Plan. Yeas; Brower, White, Watson. Walton, Spencer, Jasperse, Cusack, Campbell. Absent: None. Carried. 6. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Spencer that the letter from Elisa A. Smith requesting use of Fish Hatchery Park in July 1992 for her wedding be referred to the Parks Committee. Yeas: AH. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. 7. Moved by Cusack, supported by Brower that the minutes of the July 72. meeting be approved as road and signed by the Moyer and City Clerk. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 8. Invoices read: Haviland....................................................................$5,451.25 Hastings Sanitary Serv......................................... 1,095.25 Consolidated Gov't Serv...................................... 1.274.17 Moved by White, supported by Campbell that the above invoices be approved as read. Yeas: Camp­ bell, Cusack, Jasperse, Spencer, Walton, Watson, White. Brower. Absent: None. Carried. 9. Moved by Campbell, supported by Brower that the invoice from Britten Ccncrete Construction In the amount of $50,186.55 be approved for the DDA with proper adjustments, and repayment by DDA to General Fund. Yeas: Brower, White. Wat­ son, Walton, Spencer, Jasperse, Cusack, Camp­ bell. Absent: None. Carried. 10. Moved by Walton, supported by White that the invoice from Siegel, Hudson. Gee and Fisher in the amount of $4,285.50 for legal services on the Incubator Grant be approved from Contingency Fund. Yeas: Campbell, Cusack, Jasperse, Walton, Watson, White. Brower. Nays: Spencer. Absent: None. Carried. 11. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Walton that the request from the Hastings Area Schools to use five voting machines of the City for their Special Election on September 23, 1991 be approv­ ed. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 12. Moved by Brower, supported by Walton that the letter of July 31. from the Barry County Com­ mission on Aging thanking the City for providing beautiful, clean facilities at Fish Hatchery Park, be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 13. Moved by Walton, supported by Brower that the August 1. correspondenc? from Bellevue Com­ munity Schools thanking the Mayor for the photograph of the 1940 5th grade class, and stating that they will denote it to the Historical Society, be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 14. Moved by Spencer, supported by Jasperse that the letter of August 5, from Consumers Power be referred to the Public Safety ond Parking Com­ mittee. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 15. Moved by Campbell, supported by Spencer that the letter of August 2, from Judy Peterson. Coodinator of Barry County, concerning a workshop on Americans with Disabilities Act on September 30, be given to department heads and those wishing to attend may do so. Yeas: All. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. 16. Moved by Walton, supported by Brower that the request of the Chief of Police to attend a Police Records Management school September IB. 19 and 20, in Ypsilanti, for $195.00 be approved with necessary expenses. Yeas. Brower. White. Wat­ son. Walton, Spencer. Jasperse. Cusack. Camp­ bell. Absent: None. Carried. 17. Moved by Spencer, supported by Campbell, that the Property Committee look into new facilities for the Police Department for relocation or expansion of a present site. Yeas: All. Absent None. Carried. 18. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the letter from Poter Weeks. Mayor ProTem of City of Portland requesting the Citys support to be add­ ed to the slate of nominees for election to the Board of Trustees during the MML Annual conven­ tion in Grand Rapids, be received and placed on filo. Yeas: All. Absent None. Carried 19. Moved by Campbell, supported by Watson that the August 12. letter from the Summerfest Parade Committee requesting permission to hold a parade Saturday, August 24. at 12:00 be approved with route, under the direction of the Ch-ef of Police. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 20. Moved by White, supported by Walton, that Finance and Budget Commitlee consider budgeting for a launch in the next fiscal year. 29. Moved by Jasperse. supported by White that the air conditioner In the Council Chambers be repaired by the next meeting. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 30. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Brower that the August 5, Planning Commission minutes be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 31. Moved by Spencer, supported by Campbell that Glenn Elman pay for the water main to be ex­ tended to his property on S. Broadway just outside the City Limits and pay the full cost of running the service to his property under the director of the Director of Public Services. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 32. Moved by Cusack, supported by White that another bid be gotten for the Finance Comrr.itee for a new siren for the City for storm warnings to replace old one with total cost of installation, by the Chief of Police. Deputy Chief of Police and Fire Chief. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 33. Parks Committee had met with Carl Schoessel of the Hastings Area Schools on a swim­ ming pool and the City does support said matter being put on the ballot ond the City would assist in an application for a Park Grant. 34. Joe Rahn, JEDC Director was present to get final action on the incubator project for approx­ imately $1,000,000. He started in 1987 with the economic down trend with Globe Starr closing at the Bliss Canning Plant location. An EDA grant lor $35,000 study was completed in Juno of 88 on the property and it was determined that the Can Plant could work to provide now jobs for the County. The cost to purchase the building was $335,000 and could create 35 new jobs with space to be leased to companies. He stated that there is a demand and through the Michigan Department of Commerce, and Wolpe ond Henry's offices they have achieved funding for the building renovation from the EDA for $400,000. On June 10, the EDA approved $300,000 grant with the City of Hastings commit­ ting a $125,000 match. The JEDC has an anchor te­ nant who will occupy 50% of the building. Proline representatives Jim Toburen and Terry Ploot were present. Also present was Allen Swank a prospec­ tive tenant. ARS Manufacturing is another pro­ spect. Rahn stated that the purpose of the in­ cubator is to house businesses for a period of time and then relocate them in the county. A letter from the Department of Commerce to the Title IX Coor­ dinator confirming the City of Hastings legal and binding commitment of funds in the amount of $375,000 from the State CDBG program and staled that the MSC 880069 EDIA grant provides for land and building acquisition and operating expenses. He also had a appraisal letter on the proposed in­ cubator building. Moved by Spencer, supported by Jasperse that the letter of August 7, from the Department of Commerce be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Herm Botcher spoke on the City commitment of $125,000 pledged by Council toward the purchase of said building. The EDA grant cf $400,000 to renovate property started four years ago still has a need as great as before and the JEDC is recom­ mending to council to approve the purchase of said property. City Attorney Jim Fisher stated that six weeks ago there were a lot of unanswered ques tions, and since then he has received several studies. H’s concerns were the landfill behind the old Canning Plant. He said there are no cleanup orders at this time but is against purchasing this portion. There is ground water contamination at this site and studies have been prepared for cleanup and additional studies with 20 mor.itorinc, wells around the site and contamination under the Canning Plant are a a low degree and Fisher is not concerned about that. Bliss has agreed in writing July 31, 1991 to put in additional wells and in cor respondence August 2. they have agreed to design a ground water cleanup and seek DNR approval of Bliss request. The DNR couldn't give written ap­ proval but felt the letter would satisfy grant re­ quirements. Fisher stated that the City is able to eliminate liability of existing problems under Act 307 Section 12. of the Michigan Polluters Pay Bill where the City con acquire and not be liability for any cleanup on this site. Moved by Spencer, supported by Jasperse that the Mayor bo authorized to sign the purchase agreement with the E.W. Bliss contingent on the following terms of the City Attorney letter dated August 12. 91 page 3: 1. Price $335,000; 2 Con tingent on EDA approval of proposed remedial a: tian plan. 3. Landfill is eliminated from the pui ■ chase. 4. Compliance with Section 17 of Act 307, in­ cluding preparation of an environmental assess ment (if deemed necessary). Councilperson Camp­ bell 100% in agreement with the project but is con­ cerned about the cleanup. Jasperse was in favor and stated that the City will have a remodeled building and felt the pro's outweighed the con s. Yeas: Campbell. Jasperse, Spencer. Walton, Wat­ son. White. Brower. Nays: Cusack. Absent: None Carried. 35. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Walton that the August 7. appraisal letter on the incubator building from Appraisal Associates be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None Carried. 36. Fire Chief. Roger Caris was present and presented a letter certification of oppret" Councilman Don Spencer for alic ./> >g • Department to use his facilities ft. ■ training. 37. Moved by Campbell, supported by Spencer to adjourn at 10:03 p.m. Read and approved. Mary Lou Gray. Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 5. 1991 Legal Notices Statu of Michigan In the 5th Judicial Circuit Court NOTICE OF LAND CONTRACT FORECLOSURE SALE SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE File No. 90-45)-CH Hon. Richard M. Shuster JOHN D. SCHAECHTERLE and KAREN S. SCHAECHTERLE. Plaintiffs. Counter-Defendants. vs. DANIEL EGGERS ond VICKIE EGGERS. ROBERT I. BALDWIN and DONNA E. BALDWIN. GERALD L. LYONS, and PETER HOUGH and LINDA HOUGH. Defendants. Counter-Plaintiffs Mary C. Edger (P-33029) Attorney for Plaintiffs 4700 Ardmore. Suite 101 Okemos. Michigan 48854 (517) 349-9000 David H. Tripp (P-29290) Attorney for Defendants 206 S. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-9585 DEFAULT having been mode in the conditions of a Judgment of Foreclosure of a certain land con­ tract mode on October 26. 1987. wherein DANIEL EGGERS and VICKIE EGGERS are the vendees and JOHN D. SCHAECHTERLE and KAREN S. SCHAECHTERLE are the vendors; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Friday. Oc­ tober 4th, 1991, at 10:00 o'clock in the forenoon, at the front entrance to the Barry County Courthouse In Hostings. Michigan, that being the place established by said Judgment for holding the foreclosure sale, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder at public auction, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on said Judgment of Foreclosure, together with allowable costs of the sale, the lands and premises in said Judgment of foreclosure mentioned and described as follows: Properties situated In Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, and more particularly described as: Parcel *2: The Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 10, Town 3 North, Range 9 West. Parcel 83: The North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 10. Parcel f4: That portion of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1 /4 of said Section 10 lying south of the centerline of Highway M-37 EXCEPT: commenc­ ing at the Northwest corner of the Northeast 1 /4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 10; thence South II 3/7 rods; thence East to Highway M-37; thence Northwesterly along said Highway M-37 to the East and West 1 /4 line; thence West along said East and West 1/4 line to the point of beginning. Parcel F5: That portion of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of sold Section 10 lying south of the centerline of Highway M-37, EXCEPT: Commencing where the East line of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1 /4 of said Section 10 Intersects the centerline of said Highway M-37 for the place of beginning for this exception; thence South 10 rods; thence Nor­ thwesterly, parallel to said Highway M-87, 8 rods; thence North to the centerline of said Highway M-37; thence southeasterly along the centerline of said Highway M-37 to the place of beginning. Parcel 46: The West 1 /2 of the Southwest 1 /4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 10, EXCEPT, Com­ mencing at the Southwest corner of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 10 for the place of beginning of this exception; thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes 5 seconds West along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 991.33 feet; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 02 seconds East 396.32 feet; thence North 00 degrees 16 minutes 51 seconds West 330.61 feet; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 10 seconds East 264.35 feet along the North line of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 15 minutes 23 seconds East 1324.18 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 49 minutes 37 seconds West 659.47 feet to the place of beginning. Dated: August 22, 1991 Mary C. Edgar (P-33029) Attorney for Plaintiffs 4700 Ardmore, Suite 101 Okemos. Ml 48864 (9/26) (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE —- Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage made by MARK E. MacFADYEN and GERALDINE A. MacFADYEN, hus­ band ond wife to D & N SAVINGS BANK, FSB. now known as D & N Bank, fsb Mortgagee, dated July 20, 1990. and recorded on August 27, 1990. in Liber 504. on page 559. Barry County Records. Michigan, ond as modified by an Addendum to Mortgage dated November 7, 1990, and recorded on November 16. 1990. In Liber 508. on poge 307. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Nine Thousand Five Hundred Nine and 38/100 Dollars ($9,509.38). including interest at 14.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statue in such case made and pro­ vided notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Michigan, at 11:00 o'clock a.m. on October 10. 1991. Said premises are situated In the Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and arc described as: The East 1 /2 of the following: A parcel of land in Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section B, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, described as commencing at the center of Section 8 for place of beginning, said place of beginning being the center of highway, thence West on the 3/4 line to Bluff Road cf Supervisors Plat of Brigg’s Subdivision, thence Northerly along the East side of said Bluff Road a distance of 200 feet, (hence East to center of highway, thence Southerly along center of highway to place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless found abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 29. 1991 D & N Bank, fsb. Mortgagee CAROLYN J. CRAWFORD (P40384) MASON, STEINHARDT, JACOBS & PERLMAN. Professional Corporation Attorneys. 4000 Town Center, Suite 1500 Southfield. Ml 48075 (9/26) NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice Is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing for the following: CASE NO. V-12-91 — J-Ad Graphics. Inc. (appli­ cant) Melvin Jacobs, (property owners). LOCATION: At 1952 N. Broadway. M-43 on the West side between Hastings City limits and Coats Grove Rd.. Sec. 6. Hastings Twp T3N, R8W. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to expand a non-conforming, (ie. to erect an addition to the ex­ isting building). MEETING DATE: September 17. 1991. TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Annex Conference Room in the County Annex Building ot 117 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or In writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Site inspection of the above described property will be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members the day of the hearing. Persons in­ terested in accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office. The variance application is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Of­ fice ot 948-4830 for further Information. Nancy L. Boersma, Clerk Barry County (9/5) Extra Copies of The BANNER Buckle Up are available throughout Greater Barry County! UHOKFOR When it comes to taking care of your financial needs, a hometown bank serves you best. Ann Landers His affair is proving to be complicated Dear Ann Landers: Ten years ago, my wife and I separated after 25 happy years of marriage. She found out I was having an affair with a young employee and asked me to move out. My wife is a beautiful and charming woman who gave me five terrific children. Everyone was hoping we would reconcile but because of pure selfishness I refused to end the affair with "Betty.” even after my wife and children begged me to. Eventually that poor decision led to a painful divorce. My affair with Betty has been very conve­ nient. She is self-supporting and hasn’t cost me anything. Betty isn’t very good looking but she is a hard worker and is around whenever I ask her to be. Also, since we are not married, 1 have never felt that I had to be loyal to her — and I haven’t been. I made it clear to Betty that I did not want any more children and she assured me that she would take care of that. Well, you guessed it. Betty is pregnant. I am 63 years old and too darned ancient to start with diapers and bot­ tles. I also do not want to get married again. I don’t mind supporting the child but I feel a lot of resentment against Betty for having tricked me. I’m sure that she thought this would be a way to get us married. What I really want, Ann, is my old family back, but I’ve been so rotten that I don’t believe I have the right to ask for forgiveness. And then a pan of me says I owe Betty something for all our years together. Also, I believe I owe that unborn child my name. I never dreamed I'd be writing to Ann Landers and asking her what to do with my life, but here I am. — The Jerk in San Antonio Dear Jerk: I agree that you don’t have the could reapply. This meant sending six letters of recommendation, a photograph and $12,000 to their all-male board. (There has never been a female board member.) My former husband, however, is now free to bring his new wife who automatically becomes a member, with no regard to her moral standards or reputation. I appealed to the board and asked that they permit me to retain my club membership but was informed that the bylaws made it impossi­ ble. The response was, "As of this date your membership has been terminated." A member of my family was a charter member of this well-known country club, and I’m sure he would turn over in his grave if he knew how I am being treated. This is a prime example of discriminatory injustice toward women and I’d like to know what you think about it. — Victimized in Atlantic Beach, N.C. Dear A.B.: Since you feel strongly about what seems to be a clear case of discrimina­ tion against women, go ahead and file suit. But be aware that the legal fees could be cost­ ly. And if you won, how would you feel about belonging to a club you had to sue to get into? P.S. I suggest that you keep quiet about your ex-husband’s choice ot a new wife. Such talk wouldn’t improve your image. your wife may take you back. Meanwhile, you are obligated by law to suport your un­ born child, but that will be the least of it. You are going to have to be a father to that little one which will tie you to Betty forever whether you like it or not. I’m printing your letter as an object lesson for other old goats who think they can fool around and get away with it. —_____________________________________ Z Arthritis Is chronic disease Dear Ann Landers: An estimated 37 million Americans suffer from arthritis. While often dismissed as "just arthritis,” or as they say on TV, “minor aches and pains,” arthritis is, in fact, our country’s No. 1 chronic disease. * Nearly 200,000-Amencan children suffer from some form ofjuvenile arthritis. At least half of the population over 65 is affected. May disabling forms of arthritis strike between the ages of 20 and 40, the crucial years for establishing families and careers. This condi­ tion not only causes pain and stiffness, but diminishes the quality of life and can lead to disability, disfigurement and premature death. Too many people think that because there is no cure for arthritis, nothing can be done to treat it. That is a false assumption. There are things that can be done to control it and the Arthritis Foundation can help. It has many programs including some self-help courses, exercise classes and patient forums. For free information on how to cope more effectively with arthritis, contact the Arthritis Foundation, P.O. Box 19000, Atlanta, Ga. 30326, or call the toll-free Arthritis Founda­ tion Information Line 1-8OO-283-78OO. Please, Ann, let people know it’s not “just arthritis," and that help is available — Marilynn J. Cason, chairman, Arthritis Foun­ dation, Illinois Chapter. Dear Marilynn: You did and I thank you. She’s booted out of country club Dear Ann Landers: My late husband and I were members of our local country club for 25 years. After his death, my membership re­ mained intact. I maintained that membership for 12 years. I then married a man who was, and still is, a member of this same club. We divorced after six years of marriage. Soon after, I received a notice that I was no longer a member, but He wanted a tip for meal Dear Ann Landers: 1 work at a wellknown deep dish pizza restaurant in Chicago. The other day I served a young couple. They <W J " JU Sank Learn to Prepare Income Taxes INCOME TAX TRAINING SCHOOL a of increase your tax knowledge ■ obtain a new skill ■ convenient times & locations Eastings For More Information Call: West Suie at Broadway Hastings. Michigan Gun Lakc Office 12850 Chief Noonday Rd. Member FDIC 945-5345 —or... collect Jk r Isla DeVries spoke to 90 other postmasters and post office representatives at a postal ser­ vice meeting and buffet luncheon in Flint last week. She talked about her experiences in organizing Ben Franklin stamp collecting clubs in Lakewood area schools and how to plan and conduct contests for the children. DeVries was awarded a plaque, a handlettered framed poem and a secretary’s zip­ pered case. The Woodland postmaster traveled to Flint with Kathy Tucker from Saranac, who was also honored for her work with Ben Franklin clubs at the luncheon. The first serious bam fire in Woodland T^wnslup .in several years occurred last Thursday at 3 a.m. at the Ron Makley farm at 7415 Jordan Road. The bam had been filled with hay in the previous few days, and it ig­ nited during the night. The Woodland Fire Department took three vehicles and called for help from the Lake Odessa, Sunfield, Nashville and Hastings fire departments. Jim Wickham, Woodland Township Fire Chief, said they did not try to save the main bam that was burning, but con­ centrated on keeping all the other nearby buildings from burning, and they were suc­ cessful in not having any other building involved. Two Woodland Township firemen, Tim Allen and Jeff Morton, were overcome with heat and exhaustion. They were treated by Lake Odessa Ambulance volunteers who came to the scene after hearing the calls to fire departments on the pager, even though the ambulance was not called. The two firemen were told by the ambulance volunteers to stop working on the fire and rest. All the horses in the bam escaped. After the fire was ovei, a friend and neighbor came, rounded up the horses and took them to a bam on Brown Road. Because neighbors had not seen the horses for several days, there was a rumor that perhaps the horses had burned in the very hot fire, but the Makleys always knew where the horses were, and that they were safe and tended. H&R BLOCK­ ATIONAL J J1 Feeling pressured to have sex? How wellinfarmed are you? Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order far $3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Teens, do Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.45.) COPYRIGHT 1991 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE, INC. Woodland News by Catherine Lucas We are your hometown bank. Stop in soon! ______ ate a lot of pizza and drank a lot of beer. When it came time to pay the bill, the young man put th- check and the money in my hand and said «’m sorry I can’t leave a tip, we’re collr^ students and you know how that goes.” Sony, pal, I DON’T know how that goes. When you eat in a restaurant, the tip is part of the bill. You should count on paying it before you walk in the door. If you don’t have enough money, skip the cocktails and ap­ petizers. If you can’t afford to tip. go to a fast food place. Ann, the government taxes me on a percen­ tage of my total sales. If I sell $400 worth of food that day, they tax me on 10 percent of that figure, which equals $40. If 1 don’t get a tip, I end up losing money. How can I respond to people who tell me they can’t afford to tip without seeming totally rude or losing my job? Maybe show them this column? — Trying to Make a Living in Chicago Dear Trying: I doubt that you will want to show them this column when you read my response. A tip is NOT part of the bill. A tip is what you get for giving good service. If you are completely fair you will admit that most peo­ ple tip more than 10 percent. Under no cir­ cumstances should a waitress complain when the tip is too small. I agree, however, that if money is tight, a couple would do well to hold back on the ex­ tras and cocktails so they CAN leave a tip. Very few waitresses can make in on their salaries alone. (616) 345-6731 ~~ Edith Buxton was able to avoid an accident last week after she lost the brakes on her motor home. She was pulling a loaded horse trailer and was following Jane and Emily Stalter on 1-96 near U.S.-131, headed for Big Rapids to camp for a few days when the inci­ dent occurred. She had to weave around cars and trucks and get onto the shoulder to avoid hitting other vehicles. She finally got the motor home and trailer home stopped by get­ ting the vehicle into "park." Edith called “Good Sam” from her motor home with a modular phone, and they finally located someone in the atea who could repair the motor homes. The repair people came and got the motor home, and Barbara Brodbeck came and towed the horse trailer and horses home. As Ford Enz plans to enter Blodgett Hospital mid-week for heart valve surgery, all of his children were home over the Labor Day weekend and will stay until after the surgery. Jack and Annabelle Ludwig, an Enz daughter from St. Joseph, Ill., attended church with Ford and Orpha on Sunday morning. John Lucas had a guest, Dawn Manning from Hamilton, Ontario, at the Lucas home for three days last week. He met her at the an­ nual medieval war at Cooper’s Lake, Penn., in August. Next Sunday, Lakewood United Methodist Church will have a potluck dinner at noon to kick off the new Sunday School year. Promo­ tion Sunday was last week, and the new classes met with their teachers this week. The gentlemen of Zion Lutheran Church plan to hold a gathering for church families at Brodbeck’s pond at 4 p.m. Sunday. There will be a fish fry, swimming in the pond, if weather permits, and other entertainment and food. Several other guests have been invited. (There are separate articles about the Woodland Labor Day weekend in this week's Banner. The information will nnr be repeated here.) At Stack Insurance Agency, Inc. 128 W. Mill St., Hastings 616-945-9568 We’re only silent until you need us for: Homeowners • Fannowners • Automobile • Business and Commerdal • Boatowners and Yacht • Workers’ Comp Insurance. Hastings Mutual M Insurance Company tj ;- — We’re only silent until you need us. • NOTICE • Absentee Ballots SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION September 23, 1991 Available at the Hastings Area Schools, Administration Office, 232 W. Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan. Call or write for applications for absent voters ballot. Final application date September 21, 1991, 2:00 p.m. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 5, 1991 — Page 9 From Time to Time... By Esther Walton A look at the history of Lakewood United Methodist Church The present Lakewood United Methodist Church facilities showing the third (old) church at the right, to which Is joined the fourth building, now a fellowship hall, and the newest sanctuary built in 1984. The second church building was struck by lightning in 1910 and burned to the ground. By Guest Writer Catherine Lucas At about the same time, or very shortly after, that some early German settlers in Woodland Township’s northeast sections were organizing the Zion Lutheran Church, another group was meeting in the Red or Velte Schoolhouse. The Evangelical Indiana Conference of 1858 (only two years after the Zion Lutheran constitution was written), sent the Rev. Michael Kreuger into the Michigan territory to serve on the Calhoun Circuit, a distance of 69 miles. He found a group of German people in the northeast comer of Woodland Township who were eager to hear the word of God. He preached his first sermon to this group on Good Friday in 1859 in the schoolhouse. He would come every three or four weeks, and for the first four years, was paid about 23 cents a day, part of which he gave back to the church here. On Feb. 28, 1860, less than four years after the Zion Lutheran constitution was signed a few miles away. Rev. Kreuger helped form an Evangelical Association of German families who had been meeting in the school house or at Meyer’s church. Not much is known about the Meyer’s church, except that it was the first in Woodland Township and was built by the Meyers family next to what is still known as the Meyer’s cemetery at the very edge of Woodland Township. In fact, the cemetery is in Woodland Township, and the church was across the line in Odessa Township. The Meyerses were a very large family of early settlers and many of the children at one time held farms in a straight line across the top of the township. They also had their own church and cemetery. The 12 charter members were John Conrad Schuler, Christina Schuler, Frederick Wagner Sr., Anna Wagner, Adam Eckardt, Anna Eckardt, Frederick Echardt Sr., Anna Bar­ bara Eckardt, Gottlieb Miller, Christina Miller, John George Smith and Gottlieb Seyboldt. Shortly after the church's organization, a Sunday School was started. Both church and Sunday School were in the German language. In Sunday School, the children learned their German abc’s, learned to spell and later to read. The association was growing, and it was during the ministry of a Rev. Truamater that it was realized that a place of worship was need­ ed. Land was bought on the Rowlader farm two miles east and one fourth mile north of Woodland. This was on what is now Clark Road. A building was started and the exterior finished when the contractor enlisted in the Union Army and left for the Civil War. The building was left unfinished until after the end of the war, at which time it was finished by the same contractor. It was dedicated in 1866 by Bishop J.J. Escher. There are no pictures of this early building. By 1886, the congregation decided they needed a more centrally located building. On Aug. 19, 1896, 80 square rods of land was bought, from Frederick and Anna Barbara Eckardt and Jacob and Mary Eckardt at the price of one dollar. Victor Eckardt is descended from this fami­ ly and still owns the farm from which the land for the church was sold. In 1891 the Evangelical denomination suf­ fered a great change and finally split into two denominations. They were the Evangelical Association and the United Evangelical Church, of which the Woodland Township church remained a part as the ’’Woodland Evangelical Association.” By the year 1902, the Rev. J.F. Kim was sent to minister at the Woodland church. Until this time, all services had been in German. Rev. Kim’s children did not understand Ger­ man; so Mrs Kim taught an English language Sunday School class for her own children. Occasionally, Rev. Kim preached in English on Sunday evenings much to the displeasure of its original German members. In 1905, the Rev. W. Bulgrin was sent as minister. He started having English services every third or fourth Sunday. The older members disapproved, but it kept many of the younger people who would have otherwise left the church. The English language services become more frequent until all of the services were in that language. On Aug. 23, 1910, the church was struck by lightning and destroyed. (See supplied photo). The third building of this society was built on the same location where it still stands today. It was dedicated on July 16, 1911. During 1922 the two split denominations reunited. The Evangelical Association and the United Evangelical Church became the Evangelical Church. In 1946, the Evangelical Church united with the United Brethren in Christ Church to form the Evangelical United Brethren Church. This church in Woodland Township became the Woodland Evangelical United Brethren Church. In 1958 the church bought the Olga Eckardt farm, consisting of 39 acres west of the church. The land was obtained for use of the house as a parsonage. When the Lakewood School District was organized early in the 1960s and Lake wood High School was built between Lake Odessa and Woodland, the area around the school began to be known as “Lakewood.” In 1967, the Lake Odessa and Woodland Evangelical United Brethren Churches united and were known afterward as the Lakewood First Evangelical United Brethren Church. On April 21, 1968, after many years of planning, the Evangelical United Brethren denomination merged with the Methodist Episcopal denomina tion to form the United Methodist Church, the largest Protestant merger in history. This, of course, changed the name of the Lakewood E.U.B. Church to the Lakewood United Methodist Church. Late in 1968, the erection of a new church building was started on land west of the ex­ isting church. Construction lasted throughout the winter and spring of 1969. On June 8, 1969, the first Sunday morning worship service in the new church was held. The congregation outgrew its new building in less than 20 years, and in 1984 the present sanctuary was started. The 1968 building and the original building were all joined into one complex with the building in the middle becoming a fellowship hall with kitchen, library and some Sunday School rooms. The old church had been made ito Sunday School rooms in 1975. The sanctuary and the fellowship hall are completely handicapped accessible. During the time the new sanctuary was be­ ing built, a church family found a historic an­ tique stained glass window from an old Methodist church in a bam belonging to an auctioneer near Bath, N.Y. They purchased the window and returned home to Lake Odessa, where members of the family arrang­ ed to rent a truck to get the window. It was necessary to bring the truck home through Canada, and border officials said the two men who were transporting the stained glass relic that commercial trucks could not travel Canada on Sunday. Because they had to be at work on Monday, they allowed the border guards to inspect the window, explain­ ed it was going to be restored and put in a new church in the United States, and were allowed to pass on the grounds that this was truly the “Lord’s business” and could be conducted on Sunday. The architect planning the new church sanc­ tuary, did not want an-antique stained glass window in his ’ modem structure; so after cleaning and restoration by a company in Grand Rapids, this antique “Good Shepherd” window was mounted inside the new sanc­ tuary and lighted from behind. It is now the focal point of the sanctuary and a much treasured work of art. Many brides have chosen to have their wed­ dings in the Lakewood United Methodist Church, and they usually want their picture taken in front of the stained glass window. The new sanctuary is the largest in the Lakewood area and it holds more than 300 people. The members purchased a new organ last year and are still working to upgrade the sound system. For these reasons, the Lakewood United Methodist Church, which has grown from six or seven families of German settlers joining in an Evangelical Society, is often used for com­ bined Lakewood Ministerial Association (which includes around 30 churches) events and classes and for weddings or funerals too large to be held in the home church of the families. The Rev. Ward Pierce is the current pastor, and Richard Waite is lay leader. Paul Quigley is president of the Administrative Board. Al Klein is chairman of the Board of Trustees and Kay Klein is church secretary. The church has more than 120 member families and on some Sundays are full. Most of this information comes from a church history compiled by Betty Smith in 1985 when she followed John Waite as church historian. I am grateful for Betty’s help and for the pictures she loaned me for this article, as well as for the availability of all the infor­ mation kept by John Waite for many years. The BANNER The Good Shepherd antique stained glass window mounted and lighted inside the new sanctuary. NASHVILLE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER Barry County Marriage Licenses: Luke Adam Kooiman, Woodland and Rebekah Suzanne Shear, Middleville. Douglas David Welton, Hastings and Robin Marie Chabino, Hastings. Russell David Easey, Jr., Delton and Marissa Lue Hair, Delton. Andrew Mark Berg, Delton and Betty Jo Drewyor, Shelbyville. Merlin Henry Pratt, Dowling and Darlene Kay McCory, Dowling. Paul Mark Schilz, Nashville and Dana Sue Markley, Hastings. Danon Scot Neustifter, Woodland and Page Lanae Cunningham, Lake Odessa. Edwin Lynn Kidder, Middleville and Shay Lynn Wood, Middleville. Todd Michael Harr, Hastings and Susanne Elaine Howell, Hastings. 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Those four schools won or shared their respective conference championships, while the first three all advanced to M.H.S.A. A. playoff berths. That was 1990. It is now 1991, and those schools, in addition to Lakewood, all kick off the new season with even slates Friday night. Hopes are high that last year’s marks will be equalled, or in some cases, improved upon. The script of the 1991 season begins to unfold Friday night at four locations. Here's a look at the games in Week 1: fewer Lakewood turnovers, and a closer game. "We will have to play good, sound football against them," Hastings coach Bill Karpinski, who had yet to decide on a starting quarterback as of Tuesday afternoon, said. "We will have to eliminate mistakes and just be ready to play." The key for the Vikings will be containing Hastings running back Chris Youngs, who is capable of posting big numbers if he remains healthy throughout the season. Hastings already knows how to win, as evidenced by a 9-1 overall record and Twin Valley title a year ago. Lake wood, though improved, is still learning how. Slight edge to the Saxons. Pick: Hastings 20, Lakewood 12 Lakewood at Hastings What was once a very intense opening­ game rivalry has been dominated by the Saxons in recent years, with Hastings emerging vicorious five consecutive seasons. An opportunistic Saxon squad pinned a 20-7 loss on the Vikings in last year's game, with all 20 points coming as a direct result of Lakewood turnovers. The Vikes totalled four miscues in coach Mark Helms' debut. Lakewood will be more experienced this season on both sides of the football, with an outstanding class of athletic talent ready to shine in its senior year. Quarterback Noel Baldwin is only a junior, but has nearly a full season of experience under his belt That could pose problems for a relatively inexperienced Saxon secondary. Expect Caledonia at Middleville As fine as the Trojans regular-season record is over their four-year reign over the O-K Blue football heap, it has been the neighborhood rival Fighting Scots who have given them the most trouble. The two teams have split the last four meetings, with Middleville winning last year's contest 24-8 on a yield of just 88 yards of Scot offense. Caledonia is once again plagued by injuries, and will have trouble with a more experienced Middleville team as a result The Trojans return all-conference quarterback Dave Sherwood and a trio of tough running backs, Rob Hunt, Jamie Berg and Dave Lehman. Scot coach Ralph Shefferly said that Middleville backs "hit harder than most lineman." Pick: Middleville 30, Caledonia 16 Delton Kellogg at Gull Lake The Panthers were 0-9 in 1989 and improved to 5-4 last season en route to a share of the Kalamazoo Valley Association title with playoff qualifier Galesburg Augusta. With the Rams not fielding a team this year due to a lack of interest, hopes are high that Delton will win the title outright. It won’t be easy Friday at Gull Lake. The Panthers closed to within 17-16 early in the fourth quarter in last year’s game before losing quarterback Charley Pallet to an ankle injury. The loss seemed to take some steam out of the Delton attack, and the Blue Devils cruised to a 31-16 win. The Panthers are banking that standouts Matt Wells, Rollie Ferris and their linemates will open some huge holes in the Gull Lake defense. Delton in a squeaker. Pick: Delton Kellogg 22, Gull Lake 20 Fowler at Maple Valley Last year, the Lions parlayed a 14-6 win over Class D state rated Fowler in the season opener into a 10-1 season that came within a fumble of a regional championship. This year, Maple Valley returns a paltry three of 22 starters, including two­ way regular Darrel Stine. Coach Guenther Mitteistaedt has a habit of molding the Lions into a winning team, as justified by Maple Valley’s three trips to the playoffs in the past four years. He may need a magic wand this season, because the Lions have three Class B schools on the schedule. Pick: Fowler 16, Maple Valley 8 Summer-long rehabilitation testing Youngs and patience by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor Hastings High School student Kelle Young was looking forward to her senior year as much as the rest of her classmates. Maybe more. In addition to being a student. Young is also one of the finest girls basketball players ever to play at Hastings. In fact, she was the Twin Valley conference most valuable player in her sophomore season and shared the honor with another player last year as a junior. That was before that May afternoon when Young, then a leftfielder for tha Saxon softball team, was digging hard for a bloop fly ball, tried to stop suddenly and felt a piercing jolt of pain in her left knee. She caught the ball, but it would prove to be a very cosdy out. It was later learned that she tore her anterior cruciate ligament, a very serious injury for an athlete. Now, as the girls basketball season is getting underway, she finds herself in an unfamiliar position, on the bench next to coach Jack Longstreet. Forget the possibility of being the league player of the year for a third time. Young is most of all a team player, and all she wants to do is play. "It's very, very hard, unbelievably hard," Young said when asked what it’s like to have to watch her teammates play without her. "At the Middleville game (last Thursday's season opener), I had tears in my eyes." "It wasn't that I didn't think that my teammates couldn't win or play hard without me in there, it's just that I couldn't play." Young’s physician, Dr. Terry Nelson of Kalamazoo, told her not to expect to play this season. It has now been four months since her surgery, and Nelson has said that even returning within five months would be premature. But the 5-9 Young refuses to abandon thoughts of playing during her senior year. "It (returning) is not out of my mind yet," she said. "I still haven't given up hope. Everybody says I won’t be able to do it, and that is kind of a damper. "Deep in my mind I probably know I can't come back. But I'm such a competitor that I just refuse to believe it." In the meantime. Young does what she can to spur the Saxons on, in between rehab sessions. She said that she just tries to help in any way she can, whether it be assisting Longstreet at practice or just cheering her teammates on. "They (teammates) understand how I feel." Young said. "They know I want to be out there." Young presently is indergoing rehabilitation at Pennock Hospital three days per week, and has progressed to the Hastings football coach Bill Karpinski works with members of his backfield during Tuesday's practice. The Saxons host Lakewood Friday in the season opener. H.Y.A.A. hoping to gain local support J-Ad Graphics News Service Local organizations such as the Hastings Youth Athletic Association (H.Y.A.A.) serve a multitude of functions within the community. They teach kids the value of teamwork and sportsmanship, they keep them off the streets and away from tempatations such as drugs and crime and they generally help provide the kids with a better attitude about life. And, oh yeah. They're fun! The H.Y.A.A., a non-profit organization, is comprised of three football teams: a fifth and sixth-grade team, a seventh-grade team and an eighth­ grade team. The teams play other similar squads in the Battle Creek-based South Central Junior Football Conference. They play their games on Saturday afternoons. But H.Y.A.A officials say that the organization is experiencing a bit of a financial crunch. The costs of running the program increase each year. "We have arranged for a five-member board to oversee fund-raising efforts," said Michelle Mix, a parent and one of many volunteers that have become the backbone of the organization. "We hope to get to the point where we can provide all the kids with their equipment There are alot of parents who can't afford to purchase their own." Mix said that it costs upwards of $200 for a full set, including pads, pants, jerseys and helmets. Ad those costs to administrative monies such as paying referees to work the games, fees for field usage and numerous other odds and ends, and the H.Y.A.A.'s situation is clearly understood. Many of the 79 kids, all from within the Hastings school system, are currently selling candy bars to raise money. The program also ran a car wash last week, which brought in over $300. "We're just trying to get some more public awareness," H.Y.A.A. president Larry Bailey said. "I think there are some people who don’t know that we exist "All of our funding comes from within the community, and it all goes back into it." The H.Y.A.A. welcomes contributions, in the form of money or equipment For further information or to make a donation, contact Bailey at 1215 S. Hanover or Mix at 105 S. Muriel. The Skinny by Todd Tubergen Jimbo gives us one for the ages Hastmgs senior Kelle Young has had a long summer filled with hours and hours of rehabilitation. Young tore her anterior cruciate ligament during softball season and will likely miss the entire basketball season this fall. She was the Twin Valley conference most valuable player as a sophomore and shared the honor with another player last yea' as a junior. point where she can now lift weights and jog on the otter four days. "It has gotten better," she said of the knee. "There's a lot more muscle in it now than before. The problem I’ll have is that the tendon will take a long time to mature enough so that it will be able to take the pressure." After the May 10 surgery, Young remained off her feet entirely for a week. She then wore crutches until June 6. Then began to travel the long road back. Young began to work with machines she eventually grew to know very well, such as simulators. B.A.B.S. boards, exercise bikes and numerous other apparatus. She added that she would be tested again on a Biodex machine, which measures the strength and power of the injured knee, as compared to her other one. If Young passes the test (90 percent or higher), she would then be able to work on returning her agility back to its previous level. As for the future, Young said lhat there are still alot of question marks. "I never really wanted to play at a Division 1 school," Young. 2.833 G.P.A. student said. "I wouldn’t want to eat, sleep and drink basketball. But if I could walk on somewhere and play while I'm getting my education. I'd like to do lhat." Sports on television can offer quite a wide array of emotional stimuli. It can offer high drama, such as Scott Norwood's last-second missed field goal attempt in last year's Super Bowl. Or it can produce awe, such as the San Francisco 49ers dominance of Denver in the preceding "big game." It can anger, like U of M fans can surely substantiate, following the blown call in last year’s MSU game. Or it can frustrate, like the Lions’ Sunday night debacle against Washington did. But very seldom does an event combine all of the^e emotions, and leave the viewer at once exalted and exasperated, actually feeling what the participants felt as they were competing. Very seldom does one inspire. The purest example of such an event in recent memory is Monday's fourthrouind U.S. Open match between Aaron Krickstein and a tired old man named Jimmy Connors. Here was a player celebrating his 39th birthday, battling to the bloody end with a 24-year old whiz kid from Gross Point Shores. Connors elevated himself above competitor stams in this one, repeatedly digging himself out of his own grave with miracle shot after miracle shot He was forced to do so because he committed an ungodly 106 unforced errors. But talk about "true grit" Connors has always been an emotional player, always will be. After a crucial overule by the chair umpire in the second-set tie-breaker, Connors dropped all of his intensity on the poor fella like a free-falling anvil, calling him, among other things, "a bum." "I’m 39 years old and out here busting my butt and you’re up there doing that?" Jimbo was heard to scream. While it is true that the outburst was a bit much, the man just could not help it. He is intense, and sometimes intensity gets the better of us. But it also can be a huge part of a players' arsenal, as evidenced by Connors winning the remaining points of the set. Obviously drained, Connors rolled over and played dead in the third set, losing 6-1. But he knew something the crowd and the TV viewers didn’t. He was in it for the duration, and they play best-of-five at Flushing Meadow. Even the most optimistic of Connors' followers were about to abandon hope when he found himself trailing 5-2 in the fifth. But he bought time by holding serve, then staved off elimination by breaking Krickstein in the next game. The two gladiators (Krickstein also played a whale of a match with nobody in the stadium but his father on his side) fought each other into another tiebreaker, which Connors won 7-4. After the four-hour, forty-one minute match, Connors refused to sit down, quite possibly because he realized that he may never have regained his feet. "I don’t mind coming off the court bleeding," he said during his press conference. "I don't mind opening up my chest and showing you my heart" Amen. Many athletes who are considerably past their prime refuse to give up their sport. Witness Jim Palmer, George Foreman, Larry Holmes, and countless others. The reasons they "come back" vary. Some do it for the money, others for a fleeting final glimpse of fame. Others have nothing else to do with themselves. Connors has more money than he will ever spend, and is still highly visible as a part-time tennis announcer for NBC. So why was he out there behaving like a man possessed when he could have been at home with his family having a mid­ life crisis? I don't have the answer. I'm not quite that competitive. But 1 wonder how much sleep quarterfin?! opponent Paul Haarhuis is getting. True, Haarhuis dumped top-seeded Boris Becker. But now he is going up against something superhuman. Go gel ’em. Jimbo. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 5, 1991 — Page 11 Middleville spoils Delton opener in defensive tilt by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor If you like a high-scoring basketball game, Tuesday's non-conference girls basketball tilt between Delton Kellogg and Middleville would have put you to sleep. On the other hand, defensive purists would have described the contest as a thing of beauty. Whichever way you prefer to look at the host Trojans' 31-27 win, there was alot of hard-fought action. Most of it was underneath the glass and on the defensive end of the floor. "I’m very pleased with the win," said Middleville coach Jim Sprague, whose squad improved to 3-0 on the season with the victory. "I didn't think we'd be 3-0 at this point The girls have worked very hard." The game was tied at 17-17 at the end of the third quarter. The Trojans then jumped out to the lead and were able to keep the Panthers four to six points down the rest of the way by using patience and good shot selection. "Whenever you have a 31-27 game, both defenses were very strong," Delton coach Dwight Lamphier said. "We got the shots we wanted, but we just couldn't get them to fall." The Panthers were also plagued by poor free throw shooting, connecting on just five of 16 for the game. Neither coach had field-goal shooting percentages totalled, but both agreed that they were not very high. Both teams had a difficult time getting untracked offensively, as the score might suggest Delton led 6-4 at the end of the first quarter and held a slim 13-12 halftime advantage. "I thought our play underneath improved dramatically," Sprague said. "Our post players (primarily Laura Donker and Mandy Pranger) really did a super job." Sophomore Carla Ploeg also did some damage inside for the Trojans, scoring a team-high 10 points. Donker, who grabbed nine rebounds, and Pranger chipped in with eight and seven, respectively. Alicia Batson, TK's leading scorer last season, was again hounded defensively. But she did a good job ball-handling and dished off four assists. "They (opposing teams) have really clamped down on Alicia," Sprague said. "They were on her like glue. But she sacrificed her own points for the good of the team. Her scoring will come around." Michelle Ritchie led the Panthers with 11 points, while teammate Kristy Erb yanked down a dozen boards. Delton Kellogg will travel to Caledonia tonight, while the Trojans will be at home against Grand Rapids Baptist Middleville senior guard Alicia Batson is swarmed by Delton Kellogg defenders during the Trojans’ 31-27 win a a non-league game at Thornapple Kellogg High School Middleville improved to 3-0 with the vicory, while the Panthers dropped to 0-1. Words for the Vs Softball Champs!!! weather. There is no cost for this activity. Teams will be formed the first day. There is no preregistration. Adult Coed Volleyball Every Wednesday, beginning Sept. 4, from 6: 30-9:30, in the West gym of the Hastings Middle School, participants will be playing volleyball. All skill levels are encouraged to participate. Pre-registration is not required. A small fee will be charged to each individual. Hastings Cheerleading Clinic The Hastings Youth Council will be holding its annual cheerleding clinic on Tuesday and Thursday from Sept. 10-19 at the Hastings High School south balcony. The program is open to girls in grades 3-6. The program begins at 3:15 and ends at 4:00. The cost for the program is $8. To register, participants must send the following information to P.O. Box 252, Hastings, Mi.: Name, Address, Phone, Age, School, Grade and a check made out to the YMCA. Fot more information, call the YMCA. Adult Badmiton On Mondays beginning Sept. 9, from 7: 30-9:30 p.m. at the Hastings High School South Balcony, participants will be playing badmiton. Pre-registration is not required and a small fee will be charged. Players must br­ ing their own racquets and shuttle cocks. For more information call John Cotrell: 945-3029. Adult Women Volleyball League On Monday, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m., there will be an organizational meeting for all teams in­ terested in playing in the YMCA-Youth Council’s womens fall volleyball league. The meeting will be held in the Hastings High School Gym. Any team wishing to play must attend or send a representative to his meeting. Those unable to attend, must call the YMCA office (945-4574) before the meeting on Sept. 9. Practice games will begin on the same Monday (Sept. 9 and 16) from 7:30-9:30 p.m. League play will begin on Sept. 23. If you have any questions be sure to give the YMCA a call at 945-4574. Middleville Cheerleading Clink The YMCA of Barry County will be holding its annual cheerleading clinic on Mon­ days and Wednesdays. Sept. 16-25 at Page Elementary's cafeteria. The program is open to girls in grades 3-6. The program begins at 3:45 and ends at 4:30. The cost for the pro­ gram is $8. To register, participants must send the following information to P.O. Box 252, Hastings, Mi.: Name, Address. Phone. Age, School, Grade, and a check made out to the YMCA. For more information, call the YMCA. Girls Youth Basketball The YMCA and the Hastings Youth Coun­ cil, will begin its Girls 5th and 6th Grade Y Basketball league the week of Sept. 23. Players learn the skills and the rules but they also learn teamwork, the importance of fair play, and they have the opportunity to think about personal values important for the sport and all of life. Each team consists of nine players and one or more coaches, who with the help from in­ structional manuals, work with the team members on the fundamentals of basketball. Players to participate must pre-register. Players can pick up a registration blank that is included with the fall YMCA program schedule or at their school office. This form and a $25 registration fee, must be returned to P.O. Box 252, Hastings, MI, no later than Sept. 11. All players will receive a team shirt. Teams will practice and have games every Monday and Wednesday between the hours of 4-7 p.m. from Sept. 23 until Oct. 23. Teams will be formed at Middle School East Gym on Sept. 16, from 5-6:30 p.m. Players should come dressed to play. Each player during this time will go through a cou­ ple of basketball drills and will then be notified of their team. Those unable to attend will be placed on a team and notified. For more information, contact the YMCA at 945-4574. Adult 3 on 3 Basketball League Starting on Monday, Sept. 16, the YMCA will begin its fall Adult 3 on 3 Basketball league. Games will be held on Mondays, for six weeks, in the East gym of the Hastings Middle School. The league is open to any adult, 18 years or older. There will be a team organizational meeting on Monday, Sept. 9, in the Hastings High School, Room B-125 at 7:30 p.m. The cost of the program is $40 per team. Fees and rosters must be returned to the YM­ CA , P.O. Box 252, by Sept. 9. Teams will be accepted on a first come, first served basis, with a maximum of 13 teams forming the league. For more information, please call the YM­ CA office at 945-4574. Tail Football Starting the week of Sept. 16 and continuing until Oct. 16, the YMCA will be holding its annual tail football program, at the Hastings Jr. High Softball fields. For those in grades 3-4, games will be played on Monday, and those in the 5-6 grades on Wednesdays frorr. 3:15-4:15 p.m. Players should wear play clothes, no helmets or pads can be worn. Please listen to WBCH and school an­ nouncements for game cancellation due to bad “Jim's," a team sponsored by Walter "Jim" Jemison, won the championship trophy, awarded here by Kevin Duits, in the softball tournament in Woodland over the Labor Day weekend. The winners played 11 games in four days. Write us a Letter! Publishers of • • • • • • • • Hastings Reminder Hastings Banner Hastings Weekender Community Advisor Marshall Battle Creek Shopper News Lakewood News Middleville/Caledonia Sun & News Maple Valley News Men High Games & Series R. Hause 190; Ryan Eaton 189; D. Keast 186-532;D. Rose 186; M. Root 181: R. Snore 186. Womens High Games & Series G. Buchanan 186; N. Pomeroy 212-540; B Hesterb, 168-458; R. Cole 185; F. Ruthruff 190; E. Johnson 187-500; K. Schlachter 152. 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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on the 11th day of September, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. the Prairieville Township Board will hold a public hearing at the Prairieville Township Township hall located at 10115 S. Norns Road. Delton. Michigan, within the Township for the purpose of receiving testimony and discussing a levy of said additional millage rate as defined by 1982 PA 5 for the ensuing fiscal year. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed additional millage rate would increase revenues for operating purposes from ad valorem properly tax levies as permitted by operation on subsection (2) of 1982 PA 5 by 2.38 percent. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed additional millage rate as defined by 1982 PA 5 is 0.0812 mills. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate. Respectfully submitted Janette Emig, Township Clerk 10115 S. Norris Road, Delton. Ml 49046 Phone: 623-2664 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 5, 1991 BPW will hear about ‘Imagication’ method Karen L. Kassner Kraphol will be the featured speaker at the Business and Profes­ sional Women's dinner Tuesday. Sept. 10. at the County Seat Restaurant in Hastings. The dinner will begin al 6:30 p.m. and the program will start at 7:30. Kraphold, a substance abuse counselor for the last 10 years, will talk about the “Imagica­ tion” method of learning. Imagication uses techniques to insure that the image-making gift is engaged at the time of learning, so learning itself becomes nearly automatic. The method accomplishes three things: — Learning the processes that take place in the mind when learning is accomplished. — Learning and practicing techniques to polish this knowledge into a well-honed in­ dividualized skill. — Internalizing the techniques into a natural habit pattern. The Imagication method also plays a roie in personal development. Kraphol, a graduate of Central Michigan University, trained last March for Universal Learning Systems Inc. She is married and has a 15-month-old son. Local AAUW members planning programs for the new season are (from left) Liz Underwood, Mae Granata, Lois Roush, Lucille Hecker, Barbara Fox and Agnes McPharlln. Not pictured In Norma Peters. Middleville seeks grant from State AAUW gearing up for year The program committee of the Hastings Branch of the American Association of University Women has been meeting this past summer to plan programs for the year 1991-92. This committee consists of Rowena Hale, Lucille Hecker, Elizabeth Peters. Mae Granata, and Barbara Fox. The "issue” members at the 36th AAUW Biennial National Convention focused on in 1991-93 was educational equality for girls. Every two years an "every member" survey is taken in the AAUW. This year the survey clearly revealed interest in education, and equity issues at a time when a need for im­ proving the educational system has led to a na­ tional school reform movement. The local AAUW branch is taking advan­ tage of the window of opportunity to make a major impact by focusing its efforts on im­ proving education for women and girls. The group will be striving to make schools a better place, especially for girls. The first meeting of the new year will be held at the home of Agnes McPharlin Tues­ day, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m. Hostesses for the evening will be Lois Roush and Agnes McPharlin. Lucille Hecker, chairwoman of the pro­ gram. will introduce the speaker. Mary Brown, who will speak on "Short Changing Girls — Short Changing America.” Anyone living in Barry County who has earned a baccalaureate degree from a univer­ sity or college, is welcome to attend. For further information, call 945-9606 or 945-5093. Lake Odessa News: Lottie Hough was the honored guest at bir­ thday party at the community room of Emer­ son Manor last Friday. Twenty of her friends gathered there to extend good wishes to her. She turned 93 that day. On an August Sunday at a Tiger home game, 700 Barbershoppers sang both the United States' and Canadian national an­ thems. Mark Johnson, band director at Manor, was one of the singers. He reported it was a real thrill to be part of such an assembly of harmonizers. On Aug. 25, Mark and Jeanne with son Craig of Lake City, his sister Pamela with her husband, Dan and son Nicholas of Niles were at the home of their parents, Delos and Sue Johnson, to observe his father’s birthday. Mrs. Fern Shipp of Ohio has been a summer guest of the Johnsons, en­ joying visits with her Lansing friends and visits from her grandchildren and great­ grandsons. Ionia Cooperative Extension System has an­ nounced details of the "Farm To Table” tour on Saturday, Sept. 14 with stops at Clovers’ Hamlet for pig production, Westbrooks’ grain anc beef farm; Centers' orchard and bakery Janes’ dairy farm, Harwood’s beef and sheep farm and Herbrucks’ Poultry Ranch between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., except for the Herbnick visit, between 10 and 3. Visitors are invited to see these in any order to learn how food is produced. Ionia County is reported to produce over $70 million worth of crops and livestock products. The service has also announced the corn tour at the Clarksville Experimental sta­ tion in October. Sunday School classes resume at Lakewood United Methodist Church Sept. 8 at 9:15 after the summer schedule of having children’s classes on Wednesdays. The morning worship hour will revert to the school-year schedule of 10:30 a.m., followed by coffee hour. A third adult class is being added this year. Some classes are being shifted due to the surge of the baby room around 1980, which gives high enrollments in certain grades. Recently, the combined family of Donna and Henry Besko spent a Sunday together at their Lake City summer silt. Donna’s first family was comprised of daughter Toby and sons Monte and Dennis Sauers, who still live in Lake Odessa. Sonya and Dirk, the younger Beskos, were bom after Donna’s marriage, and live at Ovid and Elsie. Mcst of the cou­ ple’s children, grandchildren and great­ grandchildren were present to enjoy a day together. Donna (Scheidt) Sauers was Lake Odessa's first lady mail carrier when house delivery began in 1957. A large number attended the 70th anniver­ sary observance of Hobart and Edna Carpenter at the Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday. An item of great interest on the display table was an album of pictures, largely from Hobart’s year as grand marshal of the fair parade. An attractive wall chart showed their children, grandchildren and spouses, plus great-grandchildren Great­ grandson Derrick Goodemoot of Clarksville, age 15 days, was presnt. His mom is the former Shurene Warner. Construction is on schedule at the Barger Road bridge south Of Hastings. Traffic will be able to use the bridge about Nov. 1. County road work set Jack Kineman, manager/enginecr for the Barry County Road Commission, said the work on the Barger Road bridge is progressing on schedule, with the bridge re­ pair expected to be completed around Oct. 1. After that, his department will build approaches to the Wdge and traffic will be resumed over the bridge on Nov.l Road Commission crews now are working on several projects, including Steven's Wooded Acres in Hope Township, where they have graded, put down gravel and expect to pave in early October, Kineman said. Paving on West State and Airport roads is scheduled to start Tuesday, Sept. 3, Kine­ man said. 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This seminar will be held at: THORNAPPLE MAN^? 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings Wednesday, September 18 • 7:00 P.M. For any additional information, please call Teresa Howell at 945-2407. ^Gus Goodsport’s Report Supersport: Garry Templeton M* in idea: This issue is about study skills. The following is a list of activities to be used witr this issue. They are listed in order of difficulty, with the easier prv-reader assignments listed first Ask the children to do the following: Height: 6-0 Birthdate: 3-24-56 Weight: 205 Birthplace: Lockey, Texas Last May, Garry Tbmpleton joined the New York Mets after playing with the San Diego Padres for nine years. Garn- is in his 16th year in the major leagues. He played in the 1984 World Series and has been in two All-Star Games. He scored a run in the 1977 All-Star Garni* Garn* has had more than 2.000 hits. He has had 24 games with 4 hits, one game with 2 home runs, eight games with 4 RBI and one game with 3 stolen bases. His longest hitting streak was 16 in 1979. He has hit 3 grand-slam home runs. Garry lives with his wife and four children in Poway, Calif., in the off­ season. 2. Draw a pict -re of yourself dressed as the captain of your scholarship. 3. Why are learning and studying so important’’ Why is it so imponant to do your best in your homework’’ What type of study area work* best for you? What is your favorite subject to study’’ What subject do you do best m? Which of the study skills mentioned in this issue do you need to work on’’ How can your parents help you study”’ : The Mirli Tage? ’refer previous medical office or Insurince billing experience, but not a equirement. Immediate opening. Far use by teachers and parents at home and at school. For use with Issue: How Are Your Study Skills? 1. Find tire following pictures: a happy face, a sea captain, a parent and child reading together, a boat, a boy playing soccer, a door in Receptionist/Assistant NEEDED FOR DOCTOR'S OFFICE Reply to: Ad #556, % The Reminder P.O. Box 186, Hastings, Ml 49056, We offer dependable insurance by Amerisure (Michigan Mutual Insurance Co. etal.) and other leading insurance companies. And we will ser­ vice all your insurance needs. Get on board the Scholarship Road is Sept 11, he added. North Irving Road had one layer of pea stone laid as the first coat in the paving pro­ cess, with another planned in two weeks. A final coat will be applied next summer. In Thomapple Township, wedging and sealing is almost completed on parts of Irving Road, and seal coating will be done on the entire length of that part of the road from Loop Road to the village of Middleville, he said. Seal coating is scheduled for Gilkey Lake Road from Fiona to Pifer roads, as well as on Dowling Road from M-37 to North Avenue. Kineman said projects coming up will include work on River Road, and some platted roads in Hastings Township, and then Velte Road in Woodland Township. 4 Discuss each study skill and add more skills you think an- needed when studying What are «ome other studying tips you can add to the list? 5 Look through your newspaper for ads for school supplies. Compare prices in different ads Which ads advertise the least expensive products'1 6 Find the following words, captain, activities, goals, review, focus, projects, assignment, schedule, organization Define and make up a new sentence for each one 7. Start a homework diary. Each day write down how long you spent on each subject and what was accomplished 8. Make a list of your goals for the school year Save the list and check it at the end of the year to see how you did by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A stale grant to help pay for the expanded sewer system in Middleville and to assist the first tenant's move into the industrial park is still available, the Village Council was told last Wednesday. L. Joseph Rahn, executive director of the Joint Economic Development Commission, asked the council again to approve a notice of intent letter to try to secure a grant from the Michigan Community Development Block Grant program. The new letter of intent will ask for $428,000 in state money, up from $300,000 requested in a May 1991 letter of intent. Rahn's updated request was approved unanimously by council. Rahn noted lhat "We have been through this many times before," but the village engi­ neer's office (Meyers, Bueche and Nies) advised Rahn that costs had escalated over the time the village has first applied for the block grant in 1987. Federal funding is expected to add another $750,000 altogether. The village would be responsible for about $1.25 million in the package through bonding, loans or other methods. The first business moving into the industrial park, Middleville Tool and Die, would be responsible for $1.4 million instead of the $1.6 million asked for in May, for a total of $3,830,000. Block grants from the state have been on hold since the election of John Engler as governor, he said, but there has been "some movement on that" He advised the council to proceed and revise the cost estimates for the grant request. In response to a question from Trustee Floyd Bray, Rahn said he was confident that the gram application would be approved. "Typically grant requests are approved in October or November. There will be Commerce people visiting here next week, that's encouraging." Disabled, poor kids eligible for more benefits by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer If you have limited income and a child with a disaoility, you may already know about Supplemental Security Income. What you may not know is a new court ruling has made it possible for parents to file claims even if they have been denied SSI in the past. Disabled children in Barry County may be eligible for as much as $40,000 in retroactive SSI if they were denied benefits between January 1980 and February 1990. Local health care officials urge residents to contact the Social Security Administration if they think Hwy qualify. •There may be some people out here who this affects," said Dr. Joseph Seelig, director of Barry County Community Mental Health Serrices. "I hive no idea how many." The reviews are the result of a 1990 U.S. Supreme Court ruling lhat determined the Social Security Administration had unfairly limited SSI benefits for poor, disabled chil­ dren by applying tougher eligibility standards than those for adults. "The new standards require the agency to consider not only the children's medical prob­ lems, but also the effects those conditions have on their ability to walk, eat and take part in other activities of daily living," said Robert Fleminger, district manager of the Social Security Administration office in Grand Rapids. Agency offices are notifying parents and children who have been denied benefits or lost benefits since 1980 to re-file their claims. Nationally, some 500.000 children, including several hundred in West Michigan, are expected to be eligible for benefits under the new guidelines. Through the number of beneficiaries is not large, the potential amount of retroactive benefits is sizeable. Benefits averaged $387 per month back to 1980, according to Fleminger. Notices were sent out in mtd-July advising parents and children that they have 120 days to requestthe Social Security Administration re-evaluate previous claims. Officials urge residents who received the notice to return the form to Social Security. Area residents who have not been con­ tacted. but who believe they are eligible, can call the Grand Rapids office toll free al I800-234-5772. Representatives of the agency also are available in Hastings on the third Monday of every month. A Social Security representa­ tive will be at the Barry County Social Ser­ vices Building from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 16. The office is at 555 W. Woodlawn. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 5, 1991 — Page 13 Driver, 66, dies in crash with trees J-Ad Graphics News Service Services were held Tuesday for a 66-yearold woman who died Saturday, hours after her car struck a tree in Rutland Township. Pauline A. Eggleston, of 14 N. Irving Road, was pronounced dead at Borgess Medi­ cal Center in Kalamazoo more than four and a half hours after the Friday evening accident on Heath Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said alco­ hol was a factor in the accident, and Eggle­ ston was not wearing a safety belt. Deputies said Eggleston was westbound on Heath Road near Airport Road when her 1983 Chevrolet Chevette drifted off of the north side of the road and struck two holes beyond the shoulder. The car continued another 60 feet and struck two small trees about 10:37 p.m. Rescue workers from Hastings Ambulance transported Eggleston to Pennock Hospital, and she was airlifted from Pennock to Borgess. She was pronounced dead at 3:10 a.m. Saturday. Authorities said Eggleston had a blood/alcohol level of 0.21 percent, which is more than twice the legal limit in Michigan for drinking and driving. Eggleston was employed at Hastings Man­ ufacturing for 26 years before retiring in 1987. She was a member of the Women of the Moose and Hastings Eagles Lodge. She is survived by her husband, Ray; two sons, Robert Warner of Bellevue and Terry Eggleston of Hastings; and three daughters, Shirley Castelein, Raejean Eggleston and Tammie Bursley, all of Hastings. Eggleston also is survived by four broth­ ers, Ken, Charles, Gaylord and Mervin Pen­ nington, all of Hastings; and 14 grandchil­ dren and five great-grandchildren. Tuesday's services were led by Rev. Michael J. Anton. Burial was at the Rutland Township Cemetery. Fall marks hay fever alert The Associated Press Fall. A time of beauty as the foliage changes colors. Tis also the season to be sneezy if you are allergic to ragweed pollen. Airborne molds are more common in the fall, but by far the most prevalent allergen is ragweed pollen. Ragweed season usually begins in mid­ August and lasts until the first frost The ability of a person's body to have an allergic reaction is hereditary. Once geneti­ cally susceptible people are exposed to an al­ lergen, they become sensitized and start to produce antibodies to that allergen. These allergic antibodies interact with the surface of mast cells, which line the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract gastroin­ testinal tract and skin. These cells in turn re­ base over 20 chemicals, including histamine, which cause the allergic reaction. Most people are familiar with the sneez­ ing, swelling, and itching of allergies. Other allergy complaints include general malaise, depression, drowsiness, or loss of hearing or sense of smell. These symptoms are due to a sensitivity which can affect the entire body. The simplest measure for avoiding pollen is to stay in a room with air conditioning. Avoid driving in the country, especially with the car windows open, and avoid jogging be­ tween sunrise and 9 a.m., when pollen is at its peak. 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But in our thoughts you’re with Ift still And as wc remember you always said ‘Talk to you later Mom & Dad” Mom and Dad Rowley East & Found LOST - BEAGLE/COON MIX Black & tan w/white on chesL Lost in Sager and Charlton Park area. $25 reward. 945-3530. Thank You CARD OF THANKS The children and sisters of Margaret Price wish to thank Reverend FatherCharles Fischer and all the friends for their pray­ ers, cards and flowers during her stay in the hospital and at the time of her death. We would also like to thank the nurses and doctors at Pennock Hospital for their very fine care. A special thanks to Beeler Funeral Home and Father Fischer for the funeral services and Dorothy Cooley for the music. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Smelkcr Mr. and Mrs. Paul Burkey Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Price Mr. and Mrs. Beryl Price Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smelkcr __________ Mrs. Mary Foster CARD OF THANKS Wc want to thank our child­ ren; Lynn and Luana, Clare and Pat, Joyce and Mike and our grandchildren for making our 50th anniversary such an enjoy­ able day. Wc also wish to thank them for the beautiful memory quilL A big "Thank You” to our relatives, friends and neighbors for the gifts, flowers, and cards which made the day even more enjoyable. Sincerely, ________ Bob & Mary Tolan CARD OF THANKS The family of James O'Connor would like to thank all friends and relatives who sent cards, food, 'lowers and memor­ ials during the loss of our father and grandfather. Special thanks to his neigh­ bor, the crew of Hastings Ambu­ lance Service, Dave Wren, Pastor Michael Anton who was there for us and the Sarah Circle ladies of Grace Lutheran Church for the lovely funeral luncheon. All prayers, expressions of sympathy and kindness shown were much appreciated. Dad (Grandpa) will be missed. Shirley & Wall Beck, Linda & Chuck Floramo, Angela Floramo, Dave Beck, June & Bob Balz, Peggy & Mike Leggett, Carolyn O'Connor duce bothersome side effects, people often seek medical attention. The allergist diagnoses allergies based on the patient's complaints and physical exami­ nation and confirms the diagnosis using skin tests or, in some cases, blood tests called RAST tests. A first line of treatment for hay fever is a prescription drug called cromolyn, used in the form of a nasal spray, inhalant, or eye drops. It effectively prevents the allergic reaction by preventing the mast cells from releasing their chemicals. It takes a few days to alleviate symptoms and must be used daily. There also are corticosteroid drugs which are administered by nasal sprays or inhalants, do not enter the bloodstream in significant amounts and therefore do not cause signifi­ cant side effects. Antihistamine pills are often used to treat hay fever but may make people drowsy. Decongestants, on the other hand, tend to pep people up. These drugs are frequently com­ bined to balance out the side effects. Some newer antihistamines do not cause drowsi­ ness. Women at risk for becoming pregnant should consult their physician before taking antihistamines or any other medication. If these measures are ineffective or incon­ venient, people may undertake allergy desen­ sitization - injections of increasing amounts of the allergen to desensitize them. This treatment should gradually reduce symptoms related to the allergen. The term "hay fever" is misleading in that it isn't caused by hay and is not associated with a fever. If you have a fever, it's not an allergy but more probably an infection. The author. Dr. Eugenia Hawrylko, is an allergist-immunologist on the faculty of the New York University School of Medicine. Goat eludes Hillsdale police The Associated Press HILLSDALE - An elusive goat has been touring Hillsdale County this week - show­ ing up in backyards, on a rooftop and in va­ cant lots - while staying one step ahead of police. "We've tried a few times," Hillsdale County dispatcher Bill Hall said Friday of the fruitless effort to corral the waywatd goat "We’re not real good goat ropers." The animal was first spotted two days ear­ lier in a backyard. When police arrived, it escaped and scampered onto the roof of die Moose Lodge before dodging police again. On Friday, it was spotted a few miles from town. "What we think is happening is that it's living in a back wooded area behind a couple businesses. It just happens to come out now and then," said Hillsdale City dispatcher Donna English. "Lucky for me it hasn't hit the city while I've been working." Police are unsure where the goat came from, and Hall said the goat wasn’t causing any problems. ‘Bag of bones’ was misplaced The Associated Press LAKE LINDEN - A bag of bones dug up by workers at Mount Calvary Cemetery here turned out to be the remains of someone buried in the wrong place. Michigan State Police at first were inves­ tigating whether the bones were those of a homicide victim. Cemetery workers uncovered the bones two weeks ago and, thinking they had disturbed an old grave in the 100-year-old cemetery, re­ buried them. Police were called in Tuesday after workers told cemetery officials about their find. The remains were identified last Thursday as those of Louis LeRoux, who died in 1965. LeRoux's body was in his family plot, but not in the place designated for it. State police investigators last Thursday found the remains of LeRoux's wood coffin in the ground. They theorized that sltifting of the ground brought the bones to within two feet of the surface, causing police at first to believe they had found a shallow grave. "The grave wasn't where it was supposed to be," a trooper at the Calumet post who would not give his name said. "It appears to have been a mistake made by the cemetery people years ago." Barn and former Woodland blacksmith shop are both total loss due to fire and heat damage. Woodland area bam burns to the ground by Sharon B. Miller Staff Writer A fire of unknown origin Friday morning destroyed a large bam more than 100 years old on a farm belonging to Ron and Monica Makley, 7415 Jordan Road, Woodland. The bam primarily was used to house the Makley's three horses and for hay storage. ‘‘I could see the flames from my house,” reported Woodland Fire Chief Jim Wickham, who was called at about 3 a.m. Wickham said that he immediately asked for tanker truck assistance from the Freeport, Lake Odessa, Sunfield, Hastings and Nashville fire units. When firefighters arrived at the scene, the main bam, adjacent to the tool shed, was engulfed in flames. The immediate plan then was to attempt to contain the fire to the main bam and keep it from spreading to the nearby tool shed, garage, chicken coop and house. This objec­ tive was accomplished without running out of water, Wickham said. The horses housed in the bam had found their way out on their own and remained out of danger in pasture during the fire. A horse trailer kept in the bam, valued at $1,500, 400 bales of hay valued at $600-5700, plus several hundred dollars worth of tack were destroyed in the blaze. The intense heat scorched the tool shed, originally the old Woodland blacksmith shop, which had been moved to the farm many years ago. It warped the eaves troughing on the back side of the house and and storm door, as well as cooking shrubs in the back yard near the house. “It was so old and so dry, it (the bam) just went up tn a huny,” said Ron Makley. “The fire was pretty much out at 9 a.m.,’’ Wickham said, “when the crew went out to put another load of water on it.”' An insurance adjuster who was at the scene by afternoon declared the main bam destroyed and informed the Makleys that the tool shed was a complete loss also because of the ex­ cessive damage suffered from the heat of the fire. No estimate of the total damage has been made. The Woodland Fire Department is still in­ vestigating to determine the cause. Police Beat (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service)._____________________ Boaters arrested for drunken driving GUN LAKE - Two boaters were arrested in separate incidents last weekend for operating a vessel while intoxicated. Todd J. Langley, 20, of Wayland, was arrested at 8 p.m. Saturday for drunken driving and recklessly operating a boat Andrew S. Pell, 31, of Grand Rapids, was arrested Sunday at 1:10 p.m. for drunken driving. . Barry County Sheriffs deputies from the Marine Division said they stopped Pell’s boat on Robbin's Bay following a report of a drunken boater on the water. Pell registered 0.24 percent on a chemical breath test and was lodged in the Barry County Jail. That level is almost two and a half times the legal limit for drinking and op­ erating a motor vehicle in Michigan. Deputies said the stopped Langley's boat on Gun Lake after others reported a drunken boater. Langley registered 0.13 percent on a chemical breath test and was jailed. Stolen goods damaged, but returned ORANGEVILLE TWP. - An Orangeville resident has recovered most of the missing property taken from his home when it was burglarized Aug. 13. But many of the items were ruined when the teenage burglars tossed them into a pond. Barry County Sheriffs deputies have three suspects, ages 13 to 15, in the $2,650 bur­ glary in the 5300 block of Fawn Lake Road. A Nintendo game, 22 Nintendo game tapes, videocassette tapes, an electronic keyboard and S 1,300 worth of fishing poles, reels and tackle were taken during the daytime bur­ glary. Because of the items taker*, authorities immediately suspected youngsters committed the burglary. Authorities said three area teens have confessed to the crime and have returned stolen items, though many of the items have been ruined. TV, VCR stolen; remotes left behind CASTLETON TWP. - A burglar stole a TV set and VCR from a home on North Clark Road, but he forgot to take the remote controls. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said the burglar broke through a basement window screen during the day Aug. 26 to enter the home in the 1200 block of North Clark Road. Nothing else was reported missing from the building. The value of the items was esti­ mated at $450. Motorist hurt in car, boat rollover ORANGEVILLE TWP. - A driver pulling a boat and trailer suffered minor injuries Monday when he overturned both vehicles while avoiding a passing car. Brian T. Cavey, 23, of Kalamazoo, sought his own treatment for injuries after the 10:15 p.m. accident on Wildwood Road east of Lindsey Road. A passenger in his car also suffered only minor injuries. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Cavey was eastbound on Wildwood Road when he drove into a curve and saw another car in his lane. Cavey swerved onto the shoulder of the road, lost control of his 1988 Isuzu pickup truck and overturned the truck and trailer. Cavey received a citation for driving with expired license plates. Driver cited four times after accident MAPLE GROVE TWP. - A Nashville motorist received several citations following a two-car accident last Thursday on Barryville Road. Jeffrey D. Hause, 27, of 8560 Barryville Road, was treated at Pennock Hospital after the 8:15 p.m. accident north of Dowling Road. Michigan State Police said Hause was not wearing a safety belt. The second driver, Bruce A. Ferris, 31, of 2161 Lacey Road, Dowling, was wearing a belt and was not hurt in the accident, troopers said. Authorities said Hause crossed the roadway while coming out of a curve and struck Fer­ ris' pickup truck. Police issued Hause citations for driving with an improper registration plate, driving without a seatbelt, driving on the wrong side of the road and driving without proof of in­ surance. �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 5, 1991 Farmer's Hall of Fame inducts local farming couple by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer Two dairy farmers were among nine cou­ ples inducted Friday into the Michigan Farmer's Hall of Fame. James and Alice Fish of Prairieville Town­ ship were honored during ceremonies at Prairieville Old Fashioned Farm Days. Also inducted were Edgar and Rosa Fleetham of Eaton County’s Sunfield Town­ ship. Congratulating the inductees was Devon Woodland, president of the National Farmers Organization, who gave the keynote speech during Friday's ceremonies at the Hall of Fame on Milo Road near Delton. Woodland said the United States remains the world's agricultural leader. "There was a time we were the industrial leader of the world. Today, we share that role,” Woodland said. "There was a time we were the financial leader of the world. "There's one industry we still lead the world in. That's agriculture,” Woodland said. "We're the best, and you're the best.” The Fishes also received U.S. Congres­ sional and State Legislative resolutions from aides to area congressmen and legislators. Owners of Lockshore Farms, a 992-acre spread near Gull Lake, the Fishes continue to farm 680 acres of crop land and raise over 200 head of dairy cattle. Alice and James Fish (right) were one of nine couples inducted Friday into the Michigan Farmer's Hall of Fame. The dairy fanners own Lockshore Farms, a 992acre farm near Gull Lake. John Dove, legislative aide to State Rep. Bob Bender, made the presentation. • WANTED • Jim Fish credited his employees for much of the family's success since the Fishes bought Lockshore Fanns in 1960. "We've had some tremendous employees over the years," he said. "We couldn't have accomplished as much without them. That goes for our friends and neighbors as well." Jim Fish has judged state fairs and national shows throughout the United Slates, Canada, Australia and New Zeeland. Their Guernsey herd has won 11 national first-place produc­ tion records, and Jim has won premier breeder at the National Guernsey Show more than once. Jim was named Michigan Dairy Farmer of the year in 1987 He also has received The Dow Award, the Goodyear Award for soil and water conservation, the American Guernsey Association Award and DHIA High Herd Av­ erage for Barry County. He is a former township supervisor for Prairieville Township. Alice Fish continues to keep the books for the farm in addition to working nights and weekends. But during the day she operates Travel Unlimited, a business she co-owns in Richland. Both Fishes have been involved in 4-H in Kalamazoo and Barry counties for more than 20 years. They have three children who re­ main active in agriculture. Presenting the 1st runner-up prize of $75 to Granny Florence Louden of Delton is Bill Aukerman, Executive Officer and Chief of Prairieville Old Fashioned Days. Write us a Letter! A healthier future for our babies. The Hastings Banner wel­ The March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation has declared October as Campaign for Healthier Babies Month. During this month, the March of Dimes is stepping up its efforts to raise awareness of the critical state of infant health in the United States. Come walk with us on October 12th! comes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of express­ ing an op'nlon or a point of view on subjects of current general Inter­ est. The following guidelines have been established Io help you: DURING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER: Nearly 350,000 babies will be bom in the United States. More than 20,000 babies will be bom with birth defects. •Make your letter brier and to the point. •Letters should be writien in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must include their sig­ nature, address and phone num­ ber. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: More than 3.000 babies will die. leaving 3,000 couples to suffer the grief of losing a child. About 150 babies will be born dying of AIDS. At leas* 400 babies will be bom with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and up to 4,000 will have less severe alcohol-related problems. More than 40,000 babies will be born to teen-age girls. Sign up today for WalkAmerica, a leisurely trek through the city of Hastings. Raising funds for the West Michigan area. Call 1-800-968-DIME. Saturday, October 12th, 1991 FISH HATCHERY PARK • 8:30 AM Sponsored by: This Minnesota family periomed in Michigan for the first time at Prairieville Old Fashioned Farm Days. Mike and Charlotte French and daughter Vicky (center) were among the gospel singers to perform on Sunday. Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 GAVIN Chevrolet-Buick-Pontiac. 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Girrbach Funeral Home Hastings Manufacturing Hastings Mutual Insurance Co Hastings Savings & Loan JC Penney Co., Inc. Thornapple Valley Community Credit Union � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-09-12.pdf 5f3a907a9337a79a35d6bbf47a21c983 PDF Text Text Ordinance deals with liquor licenses Many letters show pros, cons Bold predictions on Friday games See Pages 4 and 5 See Page 10 See Story, Page 3 . Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings Banner THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1991 VOLUME 137, NO. 29 PRICE 25’ News County opposes rails to trails plan Briefs Millage sessions set for Wednesday Two information sessions about the upcoming school bonding and millage propositions have been scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 18. The first meeting will be at 4:30 p.m. at the Hastings Public Library and the second will be at 7:30 at the Thomas Jef­ ferson Hall, corner of Green and Jeffer­ son streets in Hastings. The special election on the proposi­ tions will take place on Monday, Sept. 23. United Way drive begins The Barry Area United Way will kick off hs 1991 fund-raising campaign at noon today with a luncheon at the Leason-Sharpe Hail in downtown Hastings. The goal for the drive this year is $233,000. A total of about $210,000 was collected in the 1990 appeal. Chairman of the campaign is Richard Gross, longtime chief executive officer at the Viking Corp. The theme for the drive will be "Something tp Believe In... A Caring County.” Don and Sue Drummond will be speakers at the luncheon, which official­ ly will start the appeal, expected to last through October. Cathy Williamson, executive director of the Barry Area United Way, said that though there will be some residential solicitations, the main thrust of the ap­ peal will be to reach people at their places of work. And with so many Barry County people working in the Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek and Lansing areas, it is important that these employees designate their contributions for Barry County. Hastings makes top 100 listing Hastings will be listed among the best 100 small cities in the U.S. in which to live by an Indiana researcher’s book. The publication, “The 100 Best Small Towns, in America,” is being put together by Norm Crampton of Green­ castle, Ind., and it is expected to be released sometime next year. Hastings is one of two cities listed from Michigan's Lower Peninsula. The 100 cities have populations of bet­ ween 5,000 and 15,000 and are not suburbs of larger metropolitan areas. Crampton said the other factors he considered in making his selections arc crime rate, per capita income, whether the city is a county seat, whether it has a daily or weekly newspaper and whether it is within 10 miles of a state park. Crampton sent notice of intent to in­ clude Hastings on the list to the City Council last month. Dems’ dinner will be Friday The 23rd annual Truman-Johnson Dinner, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Party, will be held Friday at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. Former State Senator Gary Corbin, now the state party leader, will be the guest speaker. A social hour will take place between 6 and 7 p.m. and the dinner and program will follow. For more information, call 945-3791. Showcase set for 6:30 tonight The next musical showcase at Arby’s Restaurant in Hastings tonight at 6:30 will feature Leo Hine Marylyn Purdy and Joe Lewis & Friends. There is no cover charge, but seating is limited on a first-come, first-served basis. Joseph R. Zbiciak Rebecca S. Steeby Scholars: Three area students National Merit semifinalists by Sharon B. Milter Staff Writer Rebecca S. Steeby of Lakewood, Luis C. Tsuji of Delton and Joseph R. Zbiciak of Hastings are among the more than 15,000 high school scmifinalists in the 1992 National Merit Scholarship Program. As semifinalists and top scorers in Michigan on the 1990 Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test, these three Barry County area students have the opportunity to advance to the next level of the competition. A total of 6,100 merit scholarships, worth approximate­ ly $26 million, will be awarded next spring. Steeby, a 16-year-old senior at Lakewood High School, is the daughter of Dave and Sue Steeby of 13873 Hastings Road, Freeport. She plans to enter the field of medicine or social sciences. Tsuji, 17, a senior at Delton Kellogg High School, is the son of Michele and Yoshiaki Tsuji, 11334 Sprague Road, Delton. He plans to go to college and wants to study aeronautical engineering. Zbiciak 16, a Hastings High School senior. is the son of Kaye zfc-M. 406 West State Road, Hastings, and Ray Zbiciak of Flint. He plans to study computer imaging and related fields. The number of outstanding students named in each state is based upon the state’s percen­ tage of the national total of high school graduates. Students in more than 19,000 U.S. high schools entered the 1992 merit program as juniors. Semifinalists now must advance to the finalist level of the competition in order to be considered for the merit scholarships to be awarded next spring. Approximately 90 percent of the semifinalists are expected to become finalists. Determination of the award winners is based on candidates’ abilities, accomplishments and personal qualities that are considered impor­ tant for success in rigorous college studies. This includes an outstanding academic record, plus recommendation and endorse­ ment by the school principal. SAT scores that confirm his or her PS AT performance must be submitted. A completed detailed scholarship application must be written, including a self­ description with information about scholastic attainments, school and community activities, and educational plans and goals. Every finalist will be considered for one of 1,800 National Merit Scholarships for $2,000, which will be allocated on a state representation basis. Another 1,300 scholar­ ships will be underwritten by corporations, foundations, and other business organizations for finalists who meet a sponsor’s preferential criteria. Six hundred sponsor organizations and in­ stitutes, as well as the NMSC’s own funds, will make up the three types of merit scholar­ ships to be awarded. Colleges and universities will finance more than 3,000 awards for finalists who will attend the institutions sponsoring their scholarships. Area finalists of the Class of 1992 will join some 128,200 other academic champions who have been awarded merit scholarships worth approximately $405 million between 1956 and 1991. • by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Barry County commissioners do not want the abandoned railroad corridor that runs through the county turned into a recreational trail under a "rails to trails" plan. The County Board Tuesday agreed to go on record opposing the "Sugar Bush Trail" proposal by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Hastings and Rutland charter townships also have adopted resolutions opposing the trail proposal, said Commissioner Mike Smith. The DNR wants to purchase the old Penn Central Railroad right-of-ways for use as a non-motorized pathway for bicycling, hiking, horseback riding and cross-country skiing. The railroad corridor stretches from Eaton Rapids to Grand Rapids and includes Hastings, Nashville and Middleville. Commissioners and two citizens at the meeting expressed concerns that the trail proposal provides no funds for maintenance or security. They also noted that a portion of the proposed trail in Hastings already has been converted into an extension of Apple Street "People who do support the trail should know all the facts," said area resident Jerry Bradley. "One of our major concerns is, who is going to be responsible for maintaining the stretch through Barry County and where are those funds going to come from?" he said. "Basically the DNR lias indicated that once they install a trail, it becomes the responsibility of local communities to maintain and keep that up. From what we're seeing through some of the interviews (with residents who live near a similar project near Kalamazoo called the Kai-Haven trail), the trails are not kept up. There are some security issues. Basically, the DNR comes in and puts the trail in and has pretty much washed their hands of any responsibility of iL" Bradley and Hastings resident Sandy James, whose families both own property on each side of the rail right-of-way, attended the County Board meeting Tuesday to discuss concerns about the rails-to-trails plan. They and other area citizens are going to meet soon with DNR officials. The County Board said it would draft a See TRAILS, Page 2 Group files petitions to recall Assyria board by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer Leaders of the Assyria Township recall campaign filed signed petitions Friday to un­ seat the board's five members. Barry County Clerk Nancy Boersma ex­ pects to know today whether a special elec­ tion will be scheduled to recall Township Supervisor Diana Newman, Clerk Dena Miller, Treasurer Nianne Jarrard and Trustees Bill Neal and Ken Strain. The Barry County Clerk’s office continued Wednesday to verify that the signatures on the petitions are of residents and registered voters in Assyria Township. "When you check these, you have to be so careful," Boersma said. "You have to check the name and the signature.’* The campaign filed between 129 and 157 signatures on the five recall petitions, which is more than the 118 needed, based on the 1990 gubernatorial vote in the township. But if enough signatures are declared in­ valid, any or all of the five elections may not beheld. No election date has been set, but the most likely date will be Nov. 5, which is the date for city elections in Hastings. By law, a re­ call election must be held within 60 days of the date that recall petitions are filed. "The Special Elections Board determines the date, but I will recommend Nov. 5 be­ cause we'll have city elections in Hastings, and it will save us money to have both on the same day." Recall leader Virginia Collige would not comment on the campaign Wednesday, say­ ing only the group had filed "considerably more signatures than we need." Assyria Township Supervisor Diana Newman was not available for comment Wednesday. But Township Clerk Dena Miller said supporters of the board are mobilizing in the event that an election is held. "I've had a few calls from people who want to get together," Miller said. "We have some people who want to be sure the correct word is out." Recall leaders alleged the board did not bal­ ance its books in 1990-91 and planned to deficit spend again in 1991-92. Leaders said the township spent more than $138,800 dur­ ing the 1990-91 fiscal year, though township revenues totalled just over $106,800. During the 1991 annual meeting, the board approved a budget for 1991-92 with a $102,000 deficit, according to the campaign. Newman, however, has said earlier the 1990-91 deficit totalled only about $31,000, and the board was able to balance the books because of funds that were budgeted but not spent The recall campaign also said the township hired Consolidated Governmental Services to assess and reappraise property before correct­ ing errors that led to additional costs for the Board of Review to conduct reviews. In response, Newman said the Board of Review meets with all citizens who request a hearing following a re-assessment. Finally, the recall campaign said the board approved road repair work that would benefit two residents while overlooking other work needed on other roads. Newman has said the section of Cox Road between M-66 and Case Road regularly floods in the spring. The decision to repair it was based on police, fire and ambulance access, not on the number of residents living along it. In June, the Barry County Elections Commission approved language on the set of petitions to recall the five board members. Recall leaders then had 90 days to collect the signatures. State Legion Commander visits American Legion State Commander Clifford E. Mann (left) was in Hastings Tuesday evening to attend the local organization's steak fry. Lawrence J. Bauer Post No. 45 Commander Doug Ayars (right) also welcom­ ed National Vice Commander Tom Cadmus, Zone II Legion Commander Joseph Mora. Zone II Committeeman Marvin Mapes, District No. 4 Com­ mander Donald Relk and County Commander Glenn Ainslie. Ayars credited the influence of Ainslie, former State Commander and local member, in at­ tracting tne distinguished guest list. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 12, 1991 Lake Odessa ambulance volunteers done Sept. 23 Cake doesn’t sur/ive, but driver does by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer The birthday cake on the passenger seat of Shane Schantz's Pontiac Sunbird didn't sur­ vive the crash. But the driver did. The 30-year-old Nashville man was seri­ ously injured Friday in a two-vehicle accident on Broadway at Woodlawn Avenue. Schantz remained conscious as paramedics from Hastings Ambulance removed him from the wreckage of his car. “He looked at me and asked how his cake was," said Barry County Deputy Sheriff Tim Rowse, who assisted Hastings Police at the accident. "I told him his cake wasn't going to make it" The impact of the broadside crash pushed the Sunbird’s passenger's door almost as far as the driver’s seat, but rescue workers were able to remove Schantz from the vehicle without much difficulty. The second driver, Howard C. Heacock, 42, of Alio, was not injured in the 3:19 p.m. ac­ cident. Hastings Police said Schantz was driving north on Broadway and attempted to turn left onto Woodlawn when he was struck by the southbound Ford pickup truck. Schantz told police he didn't see the pickup. Schantz, of 704 Durkee Sl, received a cita­ tion for failure to yield the right of way. Paramedics remove Shane Schantz from the wreckage of his car following a twovehicle accident Friday on Broadway and Woodlawn in Hastings. Annexation OK’d for Middleville Permission to annex a small portion of Thomapple Township to the village of Mid­ dleville has been granted by the Barry County Board of Commissioners. The County Board held a public hearing Tuesday on the matter and there were no cit­ izens present who objected to the property annexation. The request was initiated by William Getty, who owns the property and wants to build two family units on the southeast part of Section 22 in the township. In other business, the board: •Agreed to a 4-year contract to lease IBM computer equipment for the circuit and dis­ trict courts at a cost of approximately $741. per month. •Appointed Dr. Larry Hawkins on the County Mental Health Board to replace Ann Hubert, who resigned; and named Robin Hubert to succeed Dave Storms. •Appointed members to the Board of Can­ vassers. They are Republican Norval Thaler : and Democrat Carl Mcllvain. Alternates for Republicans are Emmet Herrington and Jan­ ice Geiger and Democrats Rose McMellen and Mary Linderman. by Sharon B. Miller Staff Writer It’s official. The Lake Odessa Ambulance Service will cease operations Sept. 23, as the Rockford/Lowell service takes its place. When the Lake Odessa Village Council ac­ cepted an amended proposal from Rockford/Lowell Administrator Roger Morgan Aug. 28, the council took the first step toward the change in service. Ionia County Project Medical Director Dr. Bryant Pierce Friday officially signed the let­ ter of confirmation giving Rockford/Lowell the authority to provide paramedic service to the Lake Odessa service area. The action by Dr. Pierce allows the Rockford Ambulance to begin service Sept. 23 in Lake Odessa Village and to cover the other six municipalities in the service area. Sebewa and Odessa townships earlier this summer passed resolutions supporting Rockford, and they will both automatically be covered by the new service. Woodland Township turned down a resolu­ tion of support and Sunfield and Campbell townships and the Village of Clarksville did not act on the Rockford proposal. Dr. Pierce’s decision came as a surprise to the Lake Odessa Ambulance volunteers. “We talked with Dr. Pierce last Monday night,” said Lake Odessa Volunteers Vice President Bob Begerow. “It was our opinion that Dr. Pierce had agreed not to make such a decision without informing us of his intent to do so.” The volunteers have been busy working on a plan to form a volunteer-run ambulance ser­ vice to be called the Lakewood Community Ambulance Serivce. "We have the paperwork already started,” Begerow said. “We are applying for medical control and state licensure. We have a lease agreement for an ambulance. It should be here next week.” "The Lake Odessa Volunteers have the support of the people in the communities,'' said Begerow. “The people do not want Rockford Ambulance to serve them.” The volunteer service plans to be opera­ tional as soon as possible, moving toward an operational target date of offering quality care within 60 days, according to Begerow. Each of the four municipalities not commit­ ted to the Rockford/Lowell Ambulance have a volunteer ambulance proposal in their hands and have told volunteers they would make decisions in their next business sessions. “The Village Council of Clarksville has already met and made a decision to stay with the Lake Odessa Volunteers for at least 60 days to give us the chance to work something out,” Begerow said. “But this decision from Dr. Pierce means we are done Sept. 23.” Woodland Township has called for a special session Sept. 16 to discuss the ambulance proposal. There will be no disruption of ambulance service to any of the seven municipalities cur­ rently served by the Lake Odessa Volunteers The decision of the Ionia Medical Control Director gives Rockford Ambulance the authority to cover the area currently covered by the present Lake Odessa Volunteer Am­ bulance Service. Any decision allowing the proposed Lakewood Community Ambulance Service the authority to operate will also be decided by Pierce. Gravel mining operation halted at Bowens Mills site The Impact of Friday's accident forced the car's passenger door into the interior almost as far as the driver's seat. Advertise your families GARAGE SALE in The BANNER Reach that important WEEKEND BUYERS MARKET! by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The excavation of 800,000 yards of gravel by the Thompson McCully Company in Yankee Springs Township has been halted by a township-hired inspector. The lack of a required air use pennit, issued by the Michigan Department of Natural Resouces, was the center of discussion by a citizens group and township officials, and it resulted in the stop work order being issued Friday morning. The Yankee Springs Awareness Committee (YSAC) had promised to monitor the company's operation, charging that Thompson McCully violated several agreements with officials and residents in a similar operation last year. David Laahlsma of YSAC expressed satisfaction with the move, saying that all his group ever asked for was compliance. He said his group also was expected to write a complaint about the location of a berm he said was encroaching on a specified GET YOUR COPIES Hastings Banner at any of these area locations... In Hastings — Bosley Pharmacy C & B Discount Cappon Oil City Food and Beverage Country Pantry D.J. Electric Eberhard’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Jacobs Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R & J’s Riverview Grocery Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery C.J. Take Out Doug’s Market Todd’s Grocery Hook’s Drugs Kloosterman’s Coop Crystal Quick Stop In Middleville— Gun Lake— Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Sinke’s Service Joe’s Grocery Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart In Lake Odessa— Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market Felpausch Cappon’s Quick Stop In Freeport— L & J’s Our Village General Store In Delton— Dan’s Grocery Dowling Corner Store Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch In Nashville — Others — In Dowling— Charlie’s Southend K & M Meats Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl’s Market Thornapple Lk. Gen. Store Sav-Way Mini Mart, Vermontville Banfield General Store Quick Stop Food, Battle Creek Country Store - Bellevue Woodland Centre - Woodland green belt area. Harry Thompson, vice president and part owner of Professional Code Inspections of Michigan Inc., who was named by the Yankee Springs Township Board as inspector of the operation, confirmed that there were ’’some discrepancies over some permits? He said when TMC had the proper permits, they could resume operations. Yankee Springs Township Supervisor David Van Elst said, "We're just trying to abide by the agreement Thompson McCully seems to be willing to go by the agreement "Roger Fulton (property manager of TMC) is working with the DNR to get their approval for him to continue operations. We will keep the stop work order until the DNR say? they can resume. TRAIL3...contlnued from page 1 resolution of opposition to the rails-to-trails proposal and send copies to Gov. John Engler, the attorney general, legislators and commissioners on the DNR board. Commissioner Orvin Moore said one of the big problems he sees is that Penn Central had purchased or leased right-of-ways from private property owners and now some of those properties already have reverted back or been re-purchased by neighboring land owners. Some of those land owners are using their portions of the reclaimed corridor for agricultural purposes; other parts remain in a natural state. "The main emphasis was to try to stop people from running up and down across their property. I sympathize with that wholeheartedly. We don't need a thoroughfare from Grand Rapids to Cha-lotte," he said. "To do the entire route (as a non-motorized pathway), that property would simply be condemned," Moore said. He also mentioned that the public is using the corridor where tiie Apple Street extension has been developed. "Are they going to condemn that and use it as part of the trail? Nobody seems to have a real clear issue on that" The DNR has "a nice presentation on what this trail represents," Bradley said. "We don’t believe they've painted the whole picture of the cost, the maintenance and the personal property side of iL" Bradley suggested that supporters of the local rails-to-trails should visit the Kai-Haven Trail and see what’s actually happened. "It's kind of sad. I look at it in light of some of the other community parks we have (in the state) that we aren't able to keep up or maintain or that we have to close down because of the riffraff, etc. We can see this same kind of thing happening on an open trail in residential areas on persona! property," said Bradley. Commissioner Robert Wenger said he is concerned about the liability of such a trail. "You are leaving an open access to get into private land from one end of it to another," he said, noting that he has a lot of unanswered questions about the proposal. "We understand they (DNR officials) have a fund that they have to spend this money for parks and recreational areas. It's hard to understand how they can spend $25 million on railroad rights-of-way for trails when there are other more important needs," Bradley said. "We are by no means against people who hike, bike," James told the board. "I do a lot of that myself and so do several of us. "What it boils down to is that we are definitely against this money being used for rails-totrails when we have other facilities that need it," she said. James said the law needs to be changed to designate DNR funds to be spent on existing recreational facilities rather than the purchase of more. "It’s on record we can't keep up with the recreation we have today," she said. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 12, 1991 — Page 3 City ordinance will regulate liquor license requests by David T. Young Editor Hastings now has an ordinance to regulate the applications for and transfer of liquor li­ censes. After a public hearing Monday evening, the City Council voted 7-0 to adopt Ordinance No. 246. Mayor Pro Tem David Jasperse, who also is chairman of the Ordinance Committee, said the measure is "in response to council's re­ quest that we come up with a formal process that will be fair to everybody." Mayor Mary Lou Gray explained that "We simply wish to provide the orderly carrying out of the process (of obtaining and granting liquor licenses)." City Attorney James Fisher stressed that the new ordinance does not change any exist­ ing law. "It's just a guideline for the council, a basis for the council making its decision (on appli­ cations and requests for transfers)," Fisher said. It was pointed out that the council had some difficulty with a transfer request re­ cently, so some rules needed to be spelled out in black and white. "It gives us some direction," Councilman Donald Spencer said. There were only a few comments and ques­ tions on the ordinance during the public hear­ ing. "I hope the council will take into consideration that alcohol is a drug,” said Dorothy Kelsey. "I hope you think about our young people. I'm concerned about the accidents that are happening." Kelsey said she recalls growing up during the Prohibition era, and it wasn't until she was 18 years of age that she saw a person who was drunk. "It wasn't that bad," she said of the time between 1919 and 1933, in which possession and consumption of alcohol was illegal in the United States. Jasperse said the city may grant as many as six liquor licenses, a number determined by the state, based on population. Right now, only four licenses are being used in Hastings. Officials pointed out that the new ordinance will not decide how many liquor licenses the city will grant, rather it will provide guide­ lines for approval or rejection of the requests. "We don't have any control over how many we grant," Jasperse said. Gray said that liquor license requests must pass the scrutiny of three different inspectors, the local police, the local governmental unit and the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. Though the motion to adopt the new ordi­ nance received no opposition, another motion to set license request fees at $25 passed only 4-3, with Councilmen Spencer, Franklin Campbell and William Cusack casting the dissenting votes. In other business Monday night, the coun­ cil: • Approved two resolutions in connection with the incubator project One officially commits the city's contribution of $125,000 to match federal and state grants of $300,000 and $375,000 to renovate the old Bliss can plant into an industrial incubator. The other resolution designates the Joint Economic De­ velopment Commission as lead agent on the grant and project. • Received the August building inspector’s report from a representative of Professional Code Inspections. Twelve permits were is­ sued, for $146,500, and there were 11 rental inspections performed. • Received notification from the local Big Wheel department store that it will close on or about Nov. 2. The move leaves two siz­ able commercial buildings in the city vacant The other is the old Eberhard store. Delton OKs foreign language program Fifth graders at Delton Kellogg Middle School will soon know more about Ger­ manic, Romance and Slavic languages. The Delton Board of Education Monday approved a new Foreign Language Explo­ ration curriculum, called F.L.EX. for fifth grade. The seven to eight week classes will teach students how to study foreign languages, provide language history and include an in­ troduction to a multitude of languages and the various alphabets. The language study will include German, Dutch, Danish, Russian, Polish, Latin, Ital­ ian, French, Spanish and Portuguese. The school district will be receiving about $20,000 less this school year in millage and state aid revenue because of the donation of land by Dr. and Mrs. Richard Light of Prairieville Township to Michigan State University's Kellogg Biological Station, said Superintendent Dean McBeth. The Lights gave a $1 million land gift of 1,232 acres to KBS in 1990 and the change wasn’t reported to the county for the dis­ trict's State Equalized Valuation tally during Kiwanis tops Rotary in annual blood drive Preston Runyan, president of the Hastings Kiwanis Club, accepts the traveling trophy from Fred Swinkunas, executive director of the Barry County Red Cross. The plaque signifies that the Kiwanis members encouraged more donors to give blood in their name then the Rotary did. The score was Kiwanis-59; Rotary -55. Preston Runyon, in accepting the trophy for the Kiwanians winning the blood dnve challenge, good naturedly ribbed the Rotarians that "there's always next year. Gene Haas, president of the Hastings Rotary smiles in the background The Rotary won the trophy last year, but there are really no losers in the annual contest. Since the clubs started holding the competitions in 1977, they have had over 1,500 pints of blood donated in their names. that year, through no fault of the school dis­ trict, he said. However, the Headlee Tax Limitation Amendment kicked in, enlarging the differ­ ence in the district's state equalized value be­ tween 1990 and '91 because of the loss of the property from tax rolls. Headlee goes into effect when property values rise faster than the state wide average increase and dic­ tates a tax rollback. Before the Light property loss was de­ ducted, losses to the district's SEV for 1990 from fires, etc. amounted to $114,355, but now it is $486,035. Consequently the SEV for 1991 shows a greater increase when compared with 1990. That meant the board had to amend, according to a state formula, its current operating levy by about one-tenth of a mill less than previously approved. The previous levy already bad been reduced about four-tenths of a mill because of Headlee. The district’s current amended operating levy, adopted Monday, is 35.4629 mills. If student enrollment is higher than origi ­ nally anticipated, the district might make up the millage loss from incsased state aid, he said. •_ J The high school is still without an assis­ tant principal, McBeth said, noting there is a shortage of school administrators in Michigan. The board is close to hiring an assistant if a certification waiver is approved by a State Department of Education committee. McBeth expects to know Monday if the waiver will be granted. Several years ago, the state passed certifi­ cation requirements for administrators and the person Delton school officials want to hire is qualified for the position and has en­ rolled in a course to receive the correct certi­ fication. The candidate for the assistant principal's post has 10 years of teaching experience at the secondary level with special education students. Even though he holds a K-12 en­ dorsement, his certification is for elemen­ tary. Secondary certification is required for the high school assistant principal position. He would have the correct credentials within a year, McBeth said. A group of teachers, parents; board mem­ bers and administrations were involved in the interviewing process for the post and it was the group’s consensus that this person was the best candidate even though the other two finalists had the correct certification. In other business, the board: •Decided to continue assessing a $10 fee to each student athlete for sports participa­ tion. The fee, first implemented in 1988, is required for each sport, but this year the board voted to establish a $50 cap per fam­ ily. Funds collected from that fee are used to help pay for improvements to athletic facili­ ties. For example, fees helped defray the costs of the recent resurfacing of the high school track, repairing and refinishing gym­ nasium floors and purchasing a safer volley ball setup for the high school. •Approved the filing of an amended claim in a lawsuit with other school districts against the state. The joint suit, originally filed about eight years ago, charges that the state underfunded mandated programs. Del­ ton's cost to amend the claim is $60. •Learned that the Delton Athletic Boosters have spent about $159,000 on a variety of improvement projects such as a new softball complex, lights for the softball field, score­ boards, trophy cases and a large screen TV. They are seeking ideas for future projects. •Gave the green light to new handbooks containing a code of correct behavior guide­ lines for student and faculty. The handbooks reflect how society is moving toward less punitive and more corrective measures in dealing with substance abuse, McBeth said. When a rule is broken there is a natural con­ sequence to be faced, but now other avenues such as evaluation therapy are also included. Teams of teachers and other professionals are available at each level to offer direction in corrective measures. •Heard a report that Athletic Director Karen Leinaar has been nominated by the MIAAA for a women in sports leadership award and has also been elected to the non­ profit Ruster Foundation. •Purchased SI 1,000 of educational equip­ ment, including desks, several computers and U.S and world maps. • Granted permission for a Homecoming parade downtown Friday, Oct. 4, to Hastings High School before the Saxons' matchup with Marshall. Also granted was a request to hang a banner in the downtown area. • Received and placed on file the Michigan Municipal League's annual report on the legal defense fund and the annual report of the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan. • Accepted the low bid of $11,875 from Thornapple Wallcovering and Painting to sandblast and paint the wastewater treatment plant, with a completion date of Oct 25. ’ Approved a two-year contract extension with Halifax Services for maintenance of four parking lots in the city. The cost will be $160 per week from April through October. • Learned that the Finance Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Sept 23 and make recommen­ dations on policies and procedures to the city attorney. • Received the annual report of the library News Briefs Alzheimer's group to meet The Hastings Area Alzheimer’s Sup­ port Group will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, at the Commission on Aging office, 120 N. Michigan Ave. Ruth Savardi, Family Service Manager for the West Central Michigan chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will discuss chapter services. The meeting is free and open to the public. No reservations arfe needed, but anyone with questions may call group leader JoAnn Barnes at 795-3721 or Mary Myers at 948-4856. The West Central Michigan chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is dedica­ tion to education, family support, ad­ vocacy and research. For more information about the group, call (616) 458-3392 or 1-800-722-2516. for 1990-91 fro' librarian Barbara Schondelmayer, odid the number of items checked out rose 8 percent from the previous year to about 59,000. • Was told by Police Chief Jerry Sarver that a contribution from Hastings Manufacturing will help the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program. Last year, the local chapter of the Elks provided the same service. The city pays for the officer to teach fifth graders. Private contributions pay for T-shirts and certificates. Councilman William Cusack moved that letters of appreciation be sent to the Elks and Hastings Manufacturing, saying, "I concur with the chief. This is deeply appreciated by the city." • Heard a complaint from a local woman who said she would like to know who is re­ sponsible for stray dogs in Hastings, the city police or the county dog warden. Police Chief Sarver said he would work with the woman on the matter. CROP Walk set for Sept 22 This year’s Barry County CROP Walk for the needy and hungry will take place on Sunday, Sept. 22, at the Hastings First United Methodist Church. Registration will be at 1:30 p.m. and the walk will begin at 2. The goal is to raise $12,000 and have at least 250 walkers take part and seek pledges, based on miles walked or for flat fees. More participants are being sought. Local officials say that 25 percent of the money raised will go directly to Love Inc. of Barry County. Pledge sheets may be obtained at Love Inc. or at the First United Methodist Church. T-shirls will be given away to the walkers who register earliest and cookies and pizza donated by local businesses will be served. Soil and Water District meets The Barry County Soil and Water Conservation District will meet at 7:30 tonight at the USDA Service Center, 1611 S. Hanover, Hastings. The session is open to the public. State honors city employees Class planned at Pennock Hastings City employees Jimmie Campbell, Michael Kiovanich and James Tobias were among 87 water supply employees from across the state honored by the Michigan Department of Public Health Wednesday for their years of service. Each employee received the Edward Dunbar Rich Service Award, signed by Gov. John Engler and MDPH Director Vemice Davis Anthony for completing at least 25 years of service, providing and maintaining a safe, dependable and adequate water supply. The award commemorates the career of Col. Rich, who served as the first state sanitary engineer. He was noted for his vigorous and progressive public health policies in water supply. Pennock Hospital is offering a medical terminology class Tuesday evenings, Sept. 17 through Nov. 19. 1991. The classes will be taught by Sherri Voshe’l in the Physicians Center, Con­ ference Center from 7 to 9 p.m. The course will teach medical ter­ minology spelling, pronunciation and abbreviation, root word identification, Greek and Latin prefixes, suffixes along with medical dictionary use. Preregistration is required by calling Pennock Hospital’s Education Depart­ ment at 948-3125. Nashville blood drive falls short The Red Cross blood drive recently in Nashville collected 44 pints, 16 short of its goal. The Red Cross has reported that there continues to be a critically short supply of blood. • The next drive in the community will be at Maple Valley High School Nov. 8. Middle School open house set Parents of sixth, seventh and eighth grade students attending Hastings Mid­ dle Schopl are invited to an open house from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Sept. 12. Parents will be able to experience a simulated day of school by following their child’s schedule of classes during the evening. This is an excellent opportunity for parents to meet their child’s teachers, learn about class activities and ask ques­ tions. Parents are asked to meet in the west gym at 7 p.m. for a brief orienta­ tion to open house.. Students may also attend with their parents. Refreshments will be served. Spaghetti dinner set for Friday A community spaghetti dinner will be held at the Hastings High Sctool cafeteria from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, before the Hastings-Harper Creek football game. Hastings school administrators, teachers, aides, food service workers, custodians and bus drivers will serve the food. The supper is held annually by the schools to express appreciation to the community for its continued support. Included on the menu will be spaghet­ ti, a salad bar, homemade garlic bread and an ice cream sundae bar. Costs is $3 for each adult or $12 per family. TK teachers, board agree Thomapple Kellogg teachers and sup­ port staff and the TK Board of Education have a ratified a new one-year contract. The teachers will receive a 4.5 in­ crease in salaries and there will be no changes in insurance coverage or pay­ ment plans. The basic salary for a beginning teacher with a bachelor’s degree at TK is now at $23,902 annually. The maximum salary is $48,880 for a master’s degree and 30 hours, plus 25 years of experience. School millage talk set at COA Magazine touts feed sack fashions There will be a school millage presen­ tation at the Commission on Aging Mon­ day. Sept. 16, at 10:45 a.m. Carl Schoessel. superintendent of the Hastings Area School, will present infor­ mation and answer questions about the five ballot proposals. Special information on senior citizen property taxes will also be available. After the presentation. Anna Cairns will offer a slide show. Reservations for the programs are not necessary, however, those who want to stay for lunch should phone the C.O.A. at 948-4856 The Commission on Aging is located at 120 N. Michigan Ave., in Hastings. The October edition of Midwest Living magazine includes a story about Diane Haines of Hastings and her “feed sack fashions” business. Haines said she has received about 400 inquiries since the article was published. Seven stores have contacted her and said they were interested in stocking her merchandise. Her feed sack clothes are available in Hastings at Mary Birman’s Country House, a dried flower and herb shop located at 106 E. State St., next to Gilmore's Jewelry. Midwest Living primarily focuses on a 12-state region and has a circulation of about 650.000. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 12, 1991 KNOW YOUR SCHOOLS Information about the Hastings Area School Systems by Carl Schoessel, Superintendent Why the country schools closed Now that the citizens’ committee has recommended adding classroom space to the Hastings Area Schools, and the Board of Education has taken action to present a bon­ ding proposal for such a purpose to the voters, several residents have asked why the "coun­ try” schools were sold if space was a problem. The simple answer to that question is that space wasn’t a problem when the use of schools like Altoft, Chidester and Welcome Comers (all closed in mid-’70s) and Algon­ quin School (closed in 1980) was discon­ tinued. In fact, the buildings actually were closed to make better use of the School System’s existing space and save some money. Because most of the closed schools had only two or three classrooms (Algonquin had four), they were not very efficient to operate and the students who attended classes in those buildings could be accommodated in the "town” schools. Another factor in the decision to close some of the schools was the condition of the buildings, particularly in the case of Algon­ quin School. Before Algonquin was sold, the Board of Education gave a lol of consideration to keeping ownership of the building and us­ ing it for an adult education center. However, the building was in such poor condition that to repair it and bring it into compliance with the current building and safety codes, it would have cost over $165,000 back in 1986. Rather than spend that much money on a building that has only four classrooms, no library, no lunchroom, no gymnasium, and limited playground and parking spaces, the Board sold the building and used the proceeds from the sale to repair other facilities. Even if all of the "country” schools had been kept by the board and not sold 15 to 25 years ago, they really wouldn’t meet today’s educational needs and there likely would be parent dissatisfaction with children being assigned to those buildings rather than the ex­ isting four elementary schools, which are bet­ ter equipped for today’s curricular and cocurricular programs. Also, since those “country" schools had such limited spaces, there likely would be considerable disruption in having students at­ tend classes in those buildings for only one or two years and then move to some different building. And, even if those "country” schools could be used today for classroom purposes, there still would be a need to add more classrooms. With the current crowded conditions, the growth in enrollment that is occurring every year, and the need for specialized instruc­ tional spaces like science rooms and computer laboratories, the citizens’ committee that studied the situation during the 1991-92 school year concluded that 27 additional classrooms are needed for the elementary and middle school programs. Finally, one other factor that is present now that wasn’t so much of a factor in the ’60s and ’70s has to be mentioned — special education. Federal and state laws on the numbers of special education who can be put into a classroom are very specific and very strict. Classrooms that used to be available for 25 to 30-plus students now can have sometimes on­ ly as few as two or three special education students in them. And this type of space problem is one that is growing... during the past five years, the number of special education students has in­ creased by 50 while the number of special education teachers, all of whom need classrooms, has increased from 12 to 16. The schools need more space so that students don’t have to go into janitor’s closets to meet with a counselor, get special help with reading, or see a speech correctionist or psychologist. They need spaces properly equipped to do science experiments and leave some of them set up for several days for students to see what happens. They need libraries that are big enough to serve the students adequately. They need all-purpose rooms so that physical education activities don’t have to take place in a classroom... and the list goes on! While the "country” schools did a great job in their time, and it might be nice for a lot of nostalgic reasons to go back in time to those days. Unfortunately, those buildings just wouldn’t be adequate to meet today's educa­ tion needs. Is eighth commissioner necessary? To the editor: Barry County now has a population of 50,057, the 1990 census says. The 1980 cen­ sus was 45,781, making the 10-year increase of 4,276. The townships showing the most increases are Thomapple, 928; Yankee Springs, 726; Hope, 394; Prairieville, 378; and Orangeville, 347. The other townships range on down to Baltimore, with an increase of on­ ly 4. Generally, Barry County is populated by people of modest means. There are no Rockefellers or Mellons in the lot, but one will find self-styled, so-called "25-cent” millionares however, the same as found in other places. There are seven county commissioners, whose salary are a shade over $6,500 a year, which makes their jobs part time. No family can exist on that amount each year, unless they have a more substantial means of income. With a population of 50,057, each of the seven commissioners would be alloted 7,151 persons, to represent with a movement afoot to increase their number to eight, each would have 6,257 persons. With the increase of 4,276 in population, divided among seven commissioners would be (Hsings Banner) Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs John Jacobs President Vice President Stephen Jacobs Frederic Jacobs Treasurer Secretary only 610 extra persons for each. Now, the question is, are the present seven commissioners overworked to the point where it is physically impossible for each of them to carry the additional 610? If so, it maybe plausible to hire an added commissioner at the going rate of $6,522 per year. But, as the saying goes, "a pccy saved is a penny earned.” Currently, the state gasoline tax is 15 cents per gallon. The federal tax is 9 cents per gallon, making a total tax of 24 cents off the top. An added tax of 6 cents, as proposed, would make the total 30 cents per gallon. Possibly the federal government will be ask­ ing for more. That may be fair. Those who are on the go and use the roads the most should pay their fair share over the person who seldom drives and is forced to support the roads through pro­ perty taxation. Roads are not built with a pick and shovel as in the past, but by big expensive machines, hence the machine comes first. The man is fit­ ted to the machine. Frank Card Lansing School millage will put people in debt To the editor: Recently I visited my home county and read with interest the issues confronting the Hastings Area School System. I fail to understand what a swimming pool has to do with good quality education. I do know what a swimming pool and new schools will add. 1. Construction costs — equals higher taxes. 2. Maintenance of pool, including upkeep, chemicals, water and maintenance of schools — continual costs. 3. Added liability insurance for the pool and schools — contipual costs. 4. Salary for a pool supervisor and helpers — continual cost. 5. No doubt, swimming teams will be add­ ed, thus salary for a swimming coach — con­ tinual cost. 6. Salary for a bus driver to bus the team — continual cost. 7. Upkeep on buses — continual cost. Need I remind you. salaries go up every year for school personnel, whether any other people get raises or not. Once upon a time, many years ago. Barry County did have a 4-H pool at Algonquin Lake. What happened to that? Everyone lost interest, no one wanted to take the respon­ sibility for the upkeep or the liability insurance. New schools do. not make better students, no more than higher salaries make better .eachers. It is a well known fact that Michigan pays teachers well. If the school superintendent, school board and special committee can forsee such a need now. where were they when the Algonquin, Chidester and Welcome schools were sold? Schools must plan for growth To the editor: Every successful business depends on for­ ward planning. It has been my experience that it is an absolute must to make business deci­ sions for five years in advance. We have in Hastings a successful school system that now is trying through additional millage to provide for the future of our children. Our community is growing and will con­ tinue to do so, and tomorrow’s students must be provided for. It is essential that we, as citizens, approve a millage, not only for a new elementary school, but also for the funds to maintain it and the maintenance of our present plant. Robert W. Sherwood Chairman of the Board National Bank of Hastings Public Opinion: Letters Wouldn’t they come in handy now? Maybe residents should take a second look at their school superintendent and school board. Do they have the students and tax­ payers’ interest at heart or their own? Where did the money come from to hire new teachers? 1 wonder if the young mother (who wrote in support of the millage) has considered the cost to her family. Maybe she is from an affluent family and maybe they have excellent jobs. A lot of people don’t these days, but it will cost her money to raise three children, school them and maybe send them to college. Have you checked the cost of college these days? What will it cost in a few more years? Loans and scholarships will not pay for everything. Have you considered that many of the students today will be paying for the pro­ posed new schools, renovations and pool? Let’s think twice... do we want to put our children in debt? 1 can’t voce, but I do have friends and relatives in the county, and I real­ ly would hate to see their children saddled with such debts. Mary Elizabeth Smith Houston, Texas. What better gift than a pool? To the editor: Hastings is a wonderful progressive town. It offers so very much to its residents. However,, I believe it is lacking in one area... a community swimming pool. I would like to encourage everyone to support the Hastings Community Swimming Pool Pro­ position 4 and 5 by voting for it on Sept. 23. A community swimming pool will give children and adults a place close to home where they can learn to swim from qualified instructors. The physical education classes at the high school can be broadened by adding swimming to the curriculum. Adults and senior citizens will also find the pool very en­ joyable by having water exercise classes, family swims, lap swims and other aquatic ac­ tivities available year-round. I truly believe that physical activity is a necessity for normal, healthy development of children and is essential for maintainance of good health status in adults. Having a com­ munity swimming pool allows every in­ dividual in Hastings the option to vary physical activity and for certain individuals, such as arthritics, swimming may be the best or only alternative to exercise. As our population grows older, activities like swimming need to be available so that strength, endurance and flexibility can be maintained or even improved to maintain their independence as long as possible. People who are physically active are often more self confi­ dent, energetic and healthier. What be»»er gift can we give our children and ourselves? Vote for Propositions 4 and 5. Tammy L. Nemetz Exercise Physiologist Pennock Health and Fitness Center A series of ‘negative’ thoughts To the editor: Hastings City Council oks industrial in­ cubator. On that vote, only Bill Cusack had the know-how to vote "no". Hardly time for city attorney’s thoughts on project. Big Wheel is closing. There is a building for Pro Line to buy or rent. Stay out of the public trough. A game of dominoes is in the future for town. Look at the cost of 911, plus hookup and monthly charge. Shoot first and ask questions later. It solves a lot of those calls. The city has not been honest with the value of homes in Hastings from one side of town to other. I wouldn’t move there, until there is a governmental move back to ground level. Tax and spend! Schools... I own land in district but cannot vote. I see some articles that address negative people that do not want pool, etc. I am not in favor of pool or any of the millage issues, so I must be negative. Thank God! I’d like to make this clear though. If the Hastings students, are meeting in janitorial closets, then the closets were too big to begin with. Doesn’t take much to see that. I still maintain teachers are overpaid for all they get besides their salary. Donald W. Johnson • Middleville What do you think of plan for a ‘Rails to Trails’? A “Rails to Trails” plan has been suggested to local city, county and village govern­ ments, strecthing from Charlotte Caledonia. In the plan, abandoned railways along the way would be converted to nature trails for bicycles and hikers. What do you think of the idea? Newsroom David T. Young lEditor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Todd Tubergen (Sports Editor) Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Sue Hinckley Sandra Ponsetto Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m. ■ 5:30p.m.; Saturday 8a.m. - noon. Scott Ommen Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Phylis Bowers Subscription Rates: $13 per year in Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O Box B Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) Ron ilyatt II, Freeport: Dave Spicer, Freeport: Jean Newell, Gun Lake: Diane Jackson, Hastings: Dan Jeffery Kingsford: Pat Newell, Hastings: "I’d rather have a trail than a railroad, but I’d like to be able to have a car or a truck on it.’’ “I think it’s a good idea. It’ll give people ‘T think it’s a good idea for bikes. They don’t have enough places that are safe to ride." "It sounds like a good idea since they’re not us­ ing the trains any more.” "If it will raise taxes, I’m opposed to it." "I guess it would be all right with me.” something to do." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 12, 1991 — Page 5 ‘Rails to Trails’ idea has problems Dear editor: I understand (he DNR would, like to make a "Rails-to-Trails” out of the abandoned railroad from Eaton Rapids to Caledonia. They propose to use the trail for walking, bik­ ing, horseback riding and snowmobiling. It sounds like an excellent idea, except for a few flaws. Many property owners have already purchased part of the right-of-way, some are trying to get the land back through the court system, and others have deeds say­ ing the land should revert to the landowners tnd that Penn Central has no right to sell the land to the DNR. It is extremely complicated as to who rightfully owns the railroad right of way. A recreation law we voted on in 1988 has created a DNR monster. They receive over $100 million a year from oil, gas and mineral leases. Because of the new law, none of this money can be spent, only the interest. Despite our present state budget problems, the DNR has $25 million to spend on purchasing and developing new lands. This money cannot be spent on present parks, so some are being shut down; fees are rising, and no new employees are being hired. This also means that after the railroad is turned into a trail, it will be up to local governments to maintain it. Where will the money come from for this maintenance? Fees charged for using the trail, and our taxes. Another problem is that an open trail will allow ATVs, four wheelers and other motoiized vehicles to run the trail. Law en­ forcement officials cannot prevent this because of the many access and exit points. The Barry County Sheriffs Department will tell anyone who cares to ask that they cannot enforce the trail rules. With the RR being partially blocked by peo­ ple who have purchased the ROW, there are still many areas where drinking, drug use and vandalism are occurring. This is not a safe place for kids to ride their bikes! If all the promises and plans could be kept, I A ‘yes’ vote is for the future Dear editor: 1 urge everyone to vote “yes” for the com­ munity’s future Monday, Sept. 23. This vote is not just for the children in our schools, but fnr the continued, educated growth of our community. Today’s child will be tomorrow’s employee, neighbor, and parent. We can all agree that we want the best employees, neighbors, and parents. How can tomorrow’s parent help their children with computers or any future technology if they have no background in it? How can they get a decent job without the basic skills — of tomorrow, not just the basic "three R’s.” How can today’s student be the best employee possible when their classes are 27-30 students? How can one teacher give in­ dividual attention to everyone of those? And with today’s large percentage of work­ ing parents and single parents, they don’t have enough time to give the individual attention either. We need more room to educate them all adequately. We need them learning in classrooms, not janitor closets and elevator shafts. (As they do now in some of the elementaries.) We need to offer the community activities for young people to keep them safely oc­ cupied. Swimming is a lifetime skill, like riding a bike, in that you rarely forget once you learn. But if you don’t learn when you are a child, it is often too late. With the many lakes in the county, it is crucial that the com­ munity have swimming lessons and oppor­ tunities year-round. A short two-week session in the summer (and hopefully without cold or rainy weather) is too little. Yes, our taxes will go up. On a $60,000 property it will increase $12 a month. If you are eligible for a Homestead Property Tax Credit or you itemize your deductions, then your tax increase is even less. How much do welfare, substance abuse programs, or jails cost us? These are the op­ tions for those not adequately prepared for the future. Prevention is much cheaper than a cure. Any material thing you buy today will wear out or depreciate, but a child’s education is an investment in the future. Vote “yes" for the future on Monday, Sept. 23. Carla Safic Hastings Additional space seriously needed Dear editor: On July 1,1 retied, but even though I am no longer employed by the Hastings Area Schools, I remain very interested in the educa­ tion offered the citizens of our community. The decisions made in the school election of Sept. 23 will have important consequences for the children of our district, and I hope tht we as voters seriously consider those conse­ quences when making our decision. As a member of the Citizens Building and Site Committee, I had the opportunity to tour all of the buildings and to observe first hand the current conditions. I had worked for many years in the high school and was not fully aware of the crowded conditions at the elementary and middle school levels, but I was surprised to find children receiving counseling services in janitorial closets, and libraries being used for a wide variety of ac­ tivities that drastically reduces their use as libraries. The world of tomorrow is going to require our young people to have access to computer and science instruction in a manner that is not possible in the present facilities. Additional space is seriously needed at the elementary and middle school levels, improv­ ed facilities must be made available if our young people are to receive the instruction needed in our changing world, and con­ siderable work must be done to physically maintain our buildings. I urge voter support for the propositions presented. I regard the first three as critical to the future of education in Hastings; and the last two concerning a community pool as be­ ing an opportunity to add a desirable addition to our community activities. Sincerely, La Verne BeBeau . Hastings Tax increases too much to bear To the editor: Some information for our voters before they cast their ballots in the upcoming millage referendum, in the Hastings School District: Tax increased on the assessed value of Hastings School District for the year 1991, in­ creased on inflated values brought by the swelling of urban Grand Rapids as it sweeps southward, creating a demand in our rural county. Consequently, real estate rises in values. The school district asks us to vote out from under Headlee, which we voted in to protect us, now they want more. Barry County’s 1991 total assessment for the Hastings district is $210,559,996. With 1990 millage of 35.7797 mills, this would amount to $7,533,773.49 for the 91/92 school year. For 1990, $189,268,224 with 1990 millage of 35.7797 mills would be $6,771,268,224, for 1990-91, or a difference of $761,813.22. This amounts to about 10 percent, and you know what the rate of infla- tion has been, about 5.4 percent, in a falling economy. The more the millage we vote, the more taxes we will be paying. The more we support the school budget, the less state aid the schools will receive. We would like to see a line item budget printed, so we as taxpayers will know how our money is used. Plus, is this pool they are talking of going to be for all the children, or for the swimming team as it is in Middleville? These are some of the things I haven’t heard addressed? ' Walter Soya Hastings EDITORS'S NOTE: The writer wrongly assumes, in his third paragraph, that the .•chools will get an increase in’revenue of 10 percent because of increased assessments. The schools’ revenue will be no more than before because when assessments increase, the state aid is cut back accordingly. Judge Shuster concerned, honest To the editor: In answer to the young lady who took ex­ ceptions to Judge Shuster’s letter to the Ban­ ner concerning the DeWitt case, let me say to her that I hae never known a more honest, concerned person than Judge Shuster, and I have known him ever since he came to Hastings. In my work, I have had many an occasion to consult with, and to just visit with him even while yet an attorney, and there has never been a time that he showed partiality toward anyone or anything. We are fortunate to have such a man as Judge Shuster sitting on the bench. Perhaps the young lady who is questioning his motives in sending a letter to the Banner should take anomer look at the situation. Mr. DeWitt committed a crime against society, and Judge Shuster sentenced him for committing that crime. No one held Mr. DeWitt’s hand and told him he nad to do what he did. He alone is responsible for his actions. What he may or may not have accomplished while in prison has no bearings on whether or not he should be allowed back into society without serving out his full sentence. Let’s have more men on the bench like Judge Shuster. Genevieve Struble Fiberfest’s departure a ‘shame’ To the editor: I feel its an outright shame that the annual Fiberfest show is moving to Kalamazoo County. I talked with many dealers, buyers and ex­ hibitors, and not one of them had a problem with lodging or travel. Some were lodged locally, some were camping at the fairgrounds and others were lodged in various areas around Barry County. In fact, most mentioned they enjoyed a short rural drive to the fairgrounds and were happy to get away from the big city traffic, noise, etc. Many said they enjoyed driving around the county, eating and shopping and generally having a relaxing two or three days. This event draws thoi ands of people from all over me country to Barry County. Maybe I’m not seeing the "big picture." but I mink something else is going on here. There must be some way mat the various boards can get together to keep this event here, where it was originally founded. I wonder if local volunteers and others who help make the event successful are going to feel comfortable seeing their hard work benefit another county. 1 certainly don’t. Don Turner Hastings would favor a trail, but, like most political agencies they say what you want to hear and do what they want. For example, the Kai-Haven trail was sup­ posed to be open to horses. They closed it down because of the effect horses had on the trail. They paint a very idealistic picture for the trail, but reality is what we have to live with. It won’t only be landowners adjacent to the RR property who will be affected. Each tax­ payer will have to pay for this proposed trail. Concerned taxpayers who would like to see a change in the recreation law of 1988 should write their state representative and voice their opinion. Cindy Herweyer Middleville Boosters support millage requests To the editor: The Hastings Catholic Boosters are parents of student athletes who are organized for the purpose of supporting all interscholastic athletics in the Hastings Area School System. The Boosters provide needed assistance in maintaining athletic programs, promoting in­ terest in all sports, and encouraging your young student-athletes to be good sports in representing our school and community. We, me Hastings Athletic Boosters, recognize the many needs of our school system in maintaining a quality education for our children. We know that good schools pro­ duce responsible citizens and effectie leaders in our community. The Hastings Athletic Boosters would like to go on record as supporting the upcoming millage proposals and encourage others to do the same. Hastings Athletic Boosters Executive Board Mike Murphy, Steve Youngs, Nancy McDonald. Vicki Carr, Sue and Ed McKough, Dee Endsley, Paul Peterson, Steve Balderson, Carla Jiles, Carolyn Wilder, Bill Hanshaw, Ray Rose, Tom Warner, Ed Soren­ son, Hal and Rum Wattles, Greg Gillons, Ar­ chie Jennings. Two sides to‘Rail to Trail’ issue Dear editor: I was very glad to see that the proposed “Rail to Trail” project for the area had made it onto tie front page of the Banner. I was disappointed that only one side was mere to represent an opinion. I have been to Kai-Haven and ridden several miles of it. It would be interesting to know what Sandy James saw there mat “concerned" her and what Mr. Jachims’ several things not followed by me people who set up me trail were. The people I have talked to in Lansing have been up front about who will have to take care of the trail. Once the trail is finished and runn­ ing, it will be left up to local groups and clubs to care for and maintain me trail. As always, specifics now are not clear about who, what or where these things will be. All proposals have two sets of opinions. I hope mat Ms. James and Mr. Jachim will have an open mind when me opinion opposite of theirs is given, and mat people involved in making me decision about me trail will study bom sides. Sincerely. David Carr Shuster’s letter was credible Dear Sir, I always read me letters to me editor and am sometimes amused at mem. However, I read me one from Judge Richard Shuster with interest, partly because I know and respect him and I ap­ preciate the job he is doing. Then along comes a letter from Shari Norris, who evidently has a friend or relative who found his way into Judge Shuster’s court. I am sure mat Judge Shuster feels mat his sentencing was fair and impartial. And I’m sure mat if he ever wrote a letter concern­ ing a relative of mine mat his facts would be accurate. Keep up the good work. Jim Morr Hastings Fixed income people can get help To the editor: We have read me recent letters to me editor about the proposed school millage issues. Many of me people writing me letters object to me millage increase because they are on a fixed income and cannot afford a tax increase. Michigan tax law provides for a homestead property tax credit if property taxes exceed a certain percentage of total household income. In addition, a home heating credit '.s available for low income households. We would urge anyone interested to contact a local senior citizens group, the school business office or a competent tax advisor to find out if they qualify for property tax relief or a home heating credit. Only when we have all the facts can we make an informed decision on the issues. Christopher J. Fluke. C.P.A. John L. Walker. C.P.A. Hastings Planning is the first step to financial security Would you be surprised to hear that most individual investors fail? Richard Fabian, who offers a nationwide investment service, has observed that in his 30-plus years in me finan­ cial industry, "90 percent of investors in­ vesting in anything make no money over any 10-year period." Perhaps these figures are a bit pessimistic, but it’s true that most money is lost not because of bad investments but because of foolish mistakes. Most mistakes are me result of poor or no planning. If mis sounds like your investment pro­ gram, here are several suggestions that could put you on the right track. 1) Set specific goals. They may include fun­ ding an education, saving for a comfortable retirement, establishing a leisure fund or whatever else is important to you. A general goal "to make money" will not work. Put your specific goal in writing, and refer to it often. 2) Set deadlines. Serious investing takes time. Therefore, it’s important to plan ahead, know when your funds will be needed and systematically plan toward that time. 3) Make it simple. Too many investors are lured into complex strategies mat require time and money behond their limits. 4) Don’t let headlines direct your decisions. The media are in the business of selling newspapers and magazines, not giving finan­ cial advice. You generally find conflicting views, vague conclusions and no follow-up. 5) Rely on your own decisions. The ser­ vices of planners, managers, brokers, bankers and me like can be helpful, but only you are responsible for your own financial future. Trust your judgment as to whose advice you seek and what you ultimately do. 6) Invest with your head. Don’t be emo­ tional, jumping from one investment to anomer. Make sure your investments meet your objectives before you buy. Then give them time to work. 7) Reinvest ail your dividends and gains. Let your earnings compound. This lets profit build on profits. 8) Add to your investments regularly. It is generally easier to invest small amounts regularly man to accumulate large annual investments. ” The success of an investment program can mean a quality education, a comfortable retirement or me security of an emergency fund. Take time to plan your investments carefully. That is the first step to financial security. - STOCKS The following prices are close of business last Reported changes are from ious week. Company Close AT&T 37’/. Ameritech 62 Anheuser-Busch 53'/, Chrysler 11 Clark Equipment 22’/. CMS Energy 18’/. Coca Cola 63’/. Dow Chemical 52 Exxon 58’/. Family Dollar 24 Ford 30'/. General Motors 35’/. Great Lakes Bancorp 12’/. Hastings Mfg. 39’/. IBM 99’/. JCPenney 48'/. Johnson & Johnson 88’/. Kmart 42’/. Kellogg Company 104’/. McDonald's 32'/. Sears 39s/. Southeast Mich. Gas 14’/. Spartan Motors 23’/. 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This “prison reformed” person, Dennis DeWitt, fired a shotgun into a house trailer that had people in it at me time. As a result of his actions, a home was destroyed, along with all of its contents. A young mother and her two-month-old son barely escaping me explo­ sion in time. DeWitt may well be a model prisoner. After all he has had plenty of time to mink while in prison. It is too bad he did not stop to mink before he shot into my daughter’s trailer that evening. Anyone who cannot control himself should be made to serve the remainder of his prison sentence. As for only one officer being treated after the trailer explosion: eight people were in­ jured as a result of that fire. Four officers and four civilians were treated at hospitals in Kalamazoo and Hastings. My daughter and her two-month-old son lost everything they had, as well as some irreplacable family heirlooms and family memorabilia. Judge Shuster could have chosen any case from a long list for his example of me types of prisoners that could be released on the early release program. Using Dennis DeWitt was a fine example, in my estimation. I suggest that as concerned citizens we should write our congtsssmen and senators regarding mis very important issue. Our politicians need to know how we stand on these matters. I say keep Judge Shuster because Hastings needs him and more like him. Bobbie Whitaker Hastings Judge’s sentence fit the crime To the editor: I am writing in response to a letter from Shari Norris in last week’s Banner. Neither Judge Richard Shuster nor Shari Norris mentioned the four people who were iside of the house trailer when it exploded. When I walked into me emergency room at Pennock Hospital, I didn’t recognize my son, Devin Dye, or my stepson, Victor Kelly. They were immediately transferred to me Bronson Bum Center in Kalamazoo. Ron Bri- ly, a friend of the boys, remained at Pennock. My wife, Karen, was taken to Borgess Hospital. All were badly burned. A jury of 12 people found Dennis DeWitt guilty, and recommended me sentence mat Judge Shuster handed down. I can't imagine any "accomplishments” DeWitt has made while in prison mat would call for his early release or remove me scars, visible and invisible, mat mis man has caused my family. Arthur Dye Jr. Delton The judge is just doing his job To the editor: In response to me woman who wrote in regards to Judge Shuster’s remarks concern­ ing Dennis DeWitt’s early release from prison. Judge Shuster has a job to do. He must protect me public from violent and non­ violent crimes. Voicing his opinion in his let­ ter just goes to show that he is doing his job and expressing his concern. I write mis letter from me work-release wing at me county jail, where I am in my last month of a one-year sentence, imposed by Judge Shuster for third-offense drunken driving. I have no complaints. He saved my life and yours and your brothers, sisters, cousins, etc. Dennis Bliss Hastings Who takes care of dead animals? Dear editor: Who does take care of dead animals along the roadside? When an animal is hit. killed and rotting near a residence, is the taxpayer responsible for removal of the carcass? Recently, when a large dog was killed near my sister's home, she called the anima! shelter, who referred her to the Road Commission, who in turn stated mat no one will pick up the animal and that they would not "pass the buck," as they felt the animal shelter had done. This is the time of year when we see countless dead animals along the roads, some of them pets. I think it is reasonable to ask so­ meone to inform the citizens of Barry County as to what can be done about this annoying problem. Mrs. D. Richardson. Rural Hastings �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 12, 1991 ( Dorothy Denny ) Q HASTINGS - Dorothy Denny. 82 of 2190 Wes: State Road, Hastings passed Monday, September 9, 1991 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Denny was bom October 4, 1908 in Hastings, the daughter of William and Agatha (Hcyt) Loveland. She was raised in the Hast­ ings area and attended Hastings Schools. She was married to Floyd Denny on January 31,1924. She was employed at Hastings Clean­ ers, Barry Cleaners, Hastings Manufacturing Company, former Taylor Shoe Store in Hast­ ings and the former Birke’s Shoe Store in Hast­ ings, retiring in 1975. She was a member and past officer of Hastings Women of the Moose #628, member and past officer of Pennock Hospital Guild #42 and a member of American Legion Auxiliary of Hickory Comers #484. Mrs. Denny is survived by seven daughters, Lucille Endsley of Hickory Comers, Joyce Boulter of Hastings, Kathryn DeWitt of Ionia, Marion Maurer of Charlotte, Jeanette Hummel of Ionia, Judith Hopkins of Greenville and Sandra Thurlow of Sheridan; two sons, Richard Denny of Hastings and Robert Denny of Battle Creek; 39 grandchildren; 59 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; two sisters, Ruth Cooley and Rowena Hubert, both of Hastings. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd on April 11, 1977; a son. Jack Denny in 1963; four grandchildren; two sisters, and a son-in-law, Vernon DeWitt. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 12 at the Wren Funeral Home, 1401 North Broadway, Hastings with Reverend Philip L. Brown officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association or TB & Emphysema Foundation. Myrtle W. Childs LAKE ODESSA - Myrtle W. Childs, 91 of Lake Odessa, passed away Sunday, September 8, 1991 at her residence. She was bom on August 8, 1900 in Lake Odessa the daughter of Leon and Mabie (Cook) Williams. She attended Lake Odessa and Ypsi­ lanti schools and also attended Eastern Michi­ gan University. She was married to John R. Childs on April 2, 1924 in Lake Odessa. She was a substitute teacher for several area schools. She was active in the Methodist Church directing and teaching church school in St. Charles, Three Oaks and Breckenridge. Mrs. Childs was a member of the Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa, and a member of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Childs is survived by one son, John W. Childs of Southfield; one daughter, Mrs. Char­ les (Louise) Hardin of Edwardsburg; six grand­ children, eight great-grandchildren; four sisters, Iva Reed of Alma, Edith Bipley, Mildred Engal and Bernice Bulling all of Lake Odessa; one brother, Gerald Williams of Lake Odessa. She was preceded in death by one brother, Claude. Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 11, at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Reverend Keith Laidler offi­ ciating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, the Central Method­ ist Church of Lake Odessa or a charity of one’s choice. ATTEND SERVICES ------- Hastings Area — HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone Cathy Count, choir director. Sunday morning *»:45 a m.. Sunday School; 11.-00 a.m.. Morning Wonhip; 4:45 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nuncry for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church Streets, Philip I. Brown. Pastor Church phone 616/945-9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m., MiddleHigh and Senior High Youth Fellowship 5:30 p.m. Sept. 15 Worship 11 a.m. Starting Sept. 22 two worship services - 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. (nursery attendant). Broadcast of worship service over WBCH AM-FM at 10:30 a.m. Mondays Children's Choir 3:00 p.m. Tuesday. Wednesday, and Thursday Narcotics Anonymous 12:00 noon. Wednesday Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursdays Bazaar Workshop 9 a.m.; Bell Choir 6:30 p.m.; Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m.; Co-Dependents Anonymous 8:30 p.m. Saturday Co-Dependents Anonymous 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 15 - Sesquicentcnniid Homecoming Sunday — grand finale of 150 years celebration, with communion, din­ ner. program and reminiscing. Tuesday. Sept. 17 - U.M. Men Dinner/Program 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20 - Missons Bake Sale 850 a.m. at National Bank. Saturday. Sept. 21 - San of Men's Study Group 8:00 a.m.; Goodwill Class Potluck/Program 6:00 p.m. Sun­ day, Sept. 22 - Ninth Annual Barry County CROP Walk - Registration 1:30 p.m. — walk starts at 2:00 p.m. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings, Michigan, G. Kent Keller. Pastor. Eileen Higbee, Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday, Sept. 15 9:30 Morning Worship Service. Nursery provided. Broadcast of this service over WBCH-AM and FM; 9:30 service - Installation of Officer for Women's Organization and Honorarium's; 9:50 Church School for All ages, including new Adult Class; 10:30-11:10 Coffee Hour in the Dining Room. Monaay. Sept. 16 - 7:30 Trustees meeting. Tues­ day. Sept. 17 - 7:30 Worship Com­ mittee meeting; Wednesday. Sept. 18 - 7:30 Chancel Choir practice. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH Part of the Anglican Catholic Church of the Dkkcsc of the midwest 2415 McCann Rd.. Ir­ ving. Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sunday 10 00 a.m. Holy Commu­ nion; 5 p.m. Evening Prayer. 1928 Book of Common prayer used al all services. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 904 Terry Lane (at Starr School Road). Philip R. Colburn. Pastor. Church phone number is 945-2170, if no answer, call 945-3355. Saturday services are: Sabbath School at 9:20 a.m. (for all ages), and Worship Service at 11:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting this Tuesday. 7:00-8:00 p.m. The community is invited. Pathfider Camporee at Camp AuSable will be the weekend of Sept. 13-15. A Holy Spirit Seminar will be conducted at the Delton Seventh-day Adventist Church. Sept. 20 and 21. Call the Hastings church for more information on the above activities. Our Community Service Center. 502 E. Green Street, is open to the public on Monday and Wednesday. 9-12 noon. To make sure your needs arc met. call 945-2361 for an appoint­ ment for clothing. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E.- North St., Michael Anton, Pistor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday, Sept. 15 - 8:00 Holy Communion; 9: 15 Church School (all ages); 10: 30 Holy Communion, Holy Bap­ tism. Thursday, Sept. 12 - 7:30 Ad. Choir. 8:00 AA. Friday. Sept. 13 11: 30 Holy Comm./Lunch. Satur­ day, Sept. 14 - 4:00 Wedding; 8:00 NA. Monday. Sept. 16 - 6:00 Positive Parenting. Tuesday. Sept. 17 - 3:00 Choir School; 7:00 Step. Supp. Wednesday. Sept. 18 - 10:30 Wordwatchers; 7:00 SCS Staff. Council. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. James R. Barrett. Asst. Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service, Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00. Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7:00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Pryer meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir pracice. BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev. Merlin Pratt. Worship 9 a.m. and Sunday School 10:15 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. Father Charles Fisher. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.: Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD, 502 E. Bond. Hastings. Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. 948-2529. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser­ vice — 7:00 p.m Facility for the hardicapped. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS 1 LOAN ASSOCIATION Halting* and lake Odetta WREN FUNERAL HOME CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad way. James Lcttfman Pastor. Sun­ day Services: 9:45 a m. Sunday School Hour; 11.*00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, (The Bible Church) Bring Your Bible. 600 Powell Road. 1 mile East of Hastings. Our Motto: "The Bible, the whole Bi­ ble. and nothing but the Bible". Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Morning Worship. 10:30 a.m. Thursday 7:30 prayer meeting and softball for the youth. Pastor Emeritus, Rus Sarver. Phone 945-9224. Every Sunday is Friend­ ship Day. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3185 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058. Pastor Carl Litchfield. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974. Worship Services — Sunday. 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. 4-H meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesdays. 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers. 801 Barber Rd., Hastings. F.R.I.E.N.D. Carnival, Sept. 15th. 9:00-11:00 a.m. Smorgasbord*: 4:30-7:30. Sept. 6. Oct. 4. Oct. 19 (reservation this date only). Nov. 8. BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. MI 49058. Sunday Ser­ vices: Bible Classes 10 a.m.. Wor­ ship II a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron, Minister. Phone 945-2938. Focus on the Family video scries begins Sept. 4-Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. One Nation Under God Bible Correspondence Course. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Michigan. James A. Campbell, Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows orJ.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz /ages 8 12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits. Delton Area of Hatting* NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.O.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 19S2 N Broadway - Hatting* BOSLEY PHARMACY Pretcripbon*" - 110 S. Jelletton ■ 945 3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hatting* Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. r?0Ciok Rd. — Hatting* M.chigan Cleo MjFender) Sawdy ) BATTLE CREEK - ^s- Cleo M- (Fender) Sawdy, 87 of Battle Creek, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 1991 at Riverside Manor, where she had resided for the past four years. She had previously resided at the Docsa Home for 116 years. Mrs. Sawdy was born on September 21, 1903 in Woodland, the daughter of Peter and Effie M. (Wagoner) Fender. She lived in Woodland since 1958. She lived in Athens for 1'Z years prior to Docsa Home. Mrs. Sawdy was a homemaker. She was a member of the Woodland United Brethren Church of Missionary Society of Church. She was married to Leroy "Roy" Sawdy. Mrs. Sawdy is survived by sons, David L. Sawdy of London, England, Melvin L. Sawdy of Lacey; daughter, Phyllis M. Lang of East Leroy; seven grandchildren, nine great­ grandchildren; brother, Merlin Fender of Battle Creek; sisters, Betty Parker of Richmond, Kentucky, Winifred Salsbury of Battle Creek. Graveside services were held Wednesday, September 11 at Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery, Woodland. Lillian L. (Lytle) Leeper) BELLEVUE - Lillian L (Lytle) Leeper, 77 of 224 North East Street, Bellevue passed away Sunday, September 8, 1991 at Battle Creek Health Center/Community Site where she had been a patient since August 31. Mrs. Leeper was born in Lawton and moved to Battle Creek in 1933. Moving in 1955 to Baseline Road in Assyria Township, where she lived for 25 years before moving to Bellevue. She was a 1933 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School and was employed by the Kellogg Company and Post Cereals during the 1950’s and as a cook at Pennfield Schools for 15 years, retiring in 1973. She attended Bellevue United Methodist Church and was a tamer member of the Barry County Farm Bureau. Mrs. Leeper is survived by a son, James William Leeper of Sarasota, Flonda; four grandchildren; three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William C. Leeper in 1971. Funeral services were held Wednesday. September 11 at Riverside Cemetery, Bellevue with Reverend William P. Sanders of the Bellevue United Methodist Church officiating. Arrangements were made by the Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue. Q Hilda N. Davis } HASTINGS - Hilda N. Davis, 83 of 714 West Bond, Hastings passed away Thursday, September 5, 1991 at her residence. Mrs. Davis was bom February 12, 1908 in Bliss Township, Bguacu County, the daughter of Erwin and Mina (Kiteley) Niswander. She was raised in Emmett County and attended rural schools. She was married to Marvin Davis in January, 1926. She was employed at Kelloggs in Battle Creek for 17 years, former Orchard Industries in Hastings, Pennock Hospital and retired from Hastings Public Schools Custodial Department in 1975. She was a member of the Hastings Grace Wesleyan Church. Mrs. Davis is survived by a daughter, Marjorie Bursley of Battle Creek; eight grand­ children; 12 greatgrandchildren and four great­ great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin July 16, 1987. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 7 at the Wren Funeral Home, 1401 Nonh Broadway, Hastings with Reverend Russell Sarver and Reverend Jim Schenck offi­ ciating. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Samaritan Hospice of Barry County and Hastings Grace Wesleyan Church. ( Helen A. Randall ) VERMONTVILLE - Helen A. Randall, 86 of 9260 West Lawrence Highway, Vermontville passed away Monday, September 9, 1991 at Bennett’s Care Home, Vermontville. Mrs. Randall was born July 26, 1905 in Vermontville, the daughter of Benjamin and Blanche (Hart) Lake. She was raised in Vermontville and graduated from Vermontvil­ le High School. She was married to Myron Randall on July 2, 1942 in Baltimore, Maryland. She worked at Lozo’s Grocery in Vermontville in her younger days and did housekeeping in the area. During World War II, she worked for the government assembling radar equipment at Dundok, Mary­ land and worked as a waitress there. Also during World War II she assembled engines for the government at the fairgrounds in Rich­ mond, Virginia. She enjoyed meeting with her friends at the neighborhood coffee clutch. Mrs. Randall is survived by her husband, Myron; brother and sister-in-law, Winston and Opal Lake of Kalamo; brothers-in-law, Forest Randall of Livonia and Dale Randall of Fairbome, Ohio; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers. Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 11 at Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville with Reverend Kenneth Vaught officiating. Burial was in Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to the Vermontville United Methodist Church. ( Russell G. (Russ) Seymour ) BATTLE CREEK - Russell G. (Russ) Seymour, 47 of 124 St. Maty’s Lake Road, Battle Creek, passed away Sunday, September 8, 199! at Community Hospital, Battle Creek. Mr. Seymour was bom on May 22, 1944 in Battle Creek, the son of William Edward and Beatrice V. (Scrven) Seymour. He was raised in Battle Creek and was a life long resident. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1962 and was president of the Future Fanners of America Cub. He was married to Patricia Ann Boston on December 2, 1972 in Battle Creek. Mr. Seymour was employed from June 1987 to present for the City of Battle Creek as an equipment operator. Before that he worked at Clark Equipment Company in Battle Creek for 27 years as a fork lift driver then a machinist then an experimental engineer. He was a member of the St. Mary’s Lake Association, Paternal Order of Eagles, Aerie #299 and the Harley’s Owners Group (HOGS). Heplayed,softball for several years and bowled on several bowling leagues. Also, he enjoyed jogging, boating and was an avid water skier. He also enjoyed building tree playhouses and made miniature cast iron cannons. Mr. Seymour is survived by his wife, Patri­ cia Seymour; mother and father William and Beatrice Seymour of Bellevue; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mrs. Bud (Tammie) Lee Reinitz, Jr., of Bellevue, Mrs. John (Dawn) M. Lahusky of Battle Creek; son, Tommie Lee Slaughter of Battle Creek; two granddaughters, Jessie Nicole Hensley and Trisha Lee Reinitz both of Battle Creek and one grandson, Charles Reinitz of Battle Creek; brother, Larry D. Seymour of Bellevue; sister, Donna Pauline Seymour of Bellevue. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 12 in the Chapel of the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, 223 North Bedford Road, Battle Creek, with Reverend A lien H. Schipper officiating. Burial will be in Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens, Battle Creek. Memorial contributions may be made to "Ryan M. Case’’ Fund, P.O. Box 2556, Battle Creek, 49C17. ( Thomas R. Hamilton MIDDLEVILLE - Thomas R. Hamilton, 26 of Middleville, passed away Monday, Septem­ ber 2,1991 at U.S. Naval Hospital, Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines. Mr. Hamilton was bom November 6,1964 in Saginaw, the beloved son of Richard L. and Ruth Ann Hamilton. He was raised in Middle­ ville and attended Thomapple Kellogg schools, graduating in 1983 and enlisted in the United States Navy following graduation and studied Advanced Sonar Maintenance and Operation, Russian Culture, jungle environment survival training and all matters of base security and police work. He was employed at the United States Navy as an Advanced Sonar Technician, STG2, Petty Officer and served on the USS Goldsboro and USS Harold E. Holt throughout the Pacific. He served in the Persian Gulf for tanker escat during the Iran-Iraq war during one of several Westpac tours. After six years of sea duty, he was assigned to naval security police service at his request at Subic Naval air station and Cubi Point at the Republic of the Philippines. Under hostile duty he worked in his unit under securi­ ty measures during the attempted Coup, earth­ quake, Persian Gulf war and Mt. nnatubo volcano enuption. He was a member of the Peace Reformed Church of Middleville, Assembly of God in Hawaii. Mr. Hamilton is survived by his parents, Dick and Ruth Ann Hamilton of Middleville; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard and Shelley Hamilton of Dorr, Bradley and Meilissa Hamilton of Grandville; two nephews, Sean of Grandville and Dy Ian of Dorr; grandparents, Elsie Hamilton of Middleville and Roy and Virginia Roberts of Lake Odessa; many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Carroll A. Hamilton of Nashville. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 14 at the Peace Reformed Church, Middleville, with Pastor Charles E. Doombos and Reverend C. William Martin officiating. Burial will be in Ml Hope Cemet­ ery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Kellogg High School Scholarship Fund. ■ The family will receive relatives and friends Thursday and Friday, September 12 and 13 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. ( Erma Edith Near GRAND RAPIDS - Erma Edith Near, 97 of Grand Rapids and formerly of Wayland passed away Wednesday, September 4, 1991 at Butterworth Hospital. Mrs. Near is survived by four sons, Ronald and Ruth Near of Alto, Gerald and Jean Near of Grand Rapids, Howard and Florence Near of Shelbyville, Owen and Edith Near of Matta­ wan; 11 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl in 1970; sons Eldon in 1972 and Gaylord in 1985. Funeral and committal services were held Friday, September 6 at the Archer-Hampel Funeral Home in Wayland with Reverend James Barney of Wayland United Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in Freeport Cemetery. You Deserve Quality & Satisfaction Our facilities enable you to achieve the look you deserve in OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6547 Lacey Rd.. Lacey. Mass: Sunday 8: 30 a.m. EVERY PRINTING JOB. FROM THE INITIAL DESIGN ALL THE WAY TO THE FINAL PRODUCT. ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 11252 Fiona Rd.. Delton. Masses: Saturday. 5:00 p.m.; Sunday. 11 a.m. Whether its a simple one-color or complex multi-color job, Hasting* FLEXFABINCORPORATED C CHURCH OF GOD, 7th DAY, Banfi.-ld. Michigan. Services 10 a.rr. each Saturday. Call 671-4100 or Box 42. Bedford. Mich. 49020. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S., Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 am.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pxvtor A mission of St. Rote Catholic Church. Hastings Satur­ day Mass 6 30 p.m. Sundas Mau 9: 30 a.m. OUR TRAINED STAFF WILL GIVE EACH PRINTING JOB THE PERSONAL ATTENTION IT DESERVES. Call us the next time you're in need of a quality printer. Our representative will be happy to discuss your next printing NEED WITH YOU. located at 1952 N. BROADWAY HASTINGS, Ml 616/945-5078 FAX — 616/345-5192 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 12, 1991 — Page 7 Legal Notices Blood euu& W hat Every American Should Know. f 8 Scott-Maurer to be wed Oct. 5 Learys to observe their 50th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Hany N. Scott of Middleville are happy to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Kathleen, to Thomas C. Maurer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas O. Maurer of Hastings. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School in Middleville and Aquinas College in Grand Rapids. She is cur­ rently self-employed as a freelance writer in Hastings. The groom-elect is a graduate of Hastings High School and attended Michigan State University. He is presently employed by Hekman Furniture Co. in Grand Rapids. An Oct. 5 wedding is planned. The children of Robert and Barbara (Serven) Leary invite their friends and family to join them in celebrating 50 years of mar­ riage. An open house in their honor will be held at the home of Doug and Sharon Ban­ croft, 1519 Ottawa Trail, Hastings, Saturday, Sept. 14, from 2 to 6 p.m. Your presence is the only gift requested. 1. Each year four million Americans depend on blood transfusions. 2. The safeguards on the blood supply include conducting seven separate laboratory tests to screen out AIDS, hepatitis and other infectious agents, educating donors on transmissible diseases and encouraging at-risk donors to disqualify themselves from ’ blood. banking is one of the most highly regulated areas in health care, governed by multiple federal and state rules, laws, policies and regulations. 4. As an alternative to blood transfusions, today a growing number of people benefit from autologous (self) transfusions. 5. There is no risk of AIDS or other infectious diseases when blood is donated, as sterilized needles are never reused. Eddys to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary William and Rosa Eddy of Hastings will celebrate their 50th anniversary with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday Sept. 22. at the Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church at the comer of M-50 and Bell Road. Hosting the open house will be their four children and their families, Robert and Georgia Risher of Grand Rapids, Michael and Linda Bolo of Hastings, Bruce and Debra Ed­ dy of Charlotte, and James and Linda Eddy of Hastings. Your presence is the only gift requested. Barry County Marriage Licenses: Ryan Scott Hickey, Lake Odessa and Tracy Jozelle DeGroot, Nashville. Duane Donald Stickney, Middleville and Suzanne Cash, Wyoming. Mark Jeffrey Olmstead, Hastings and Tam­ my Eileen Corwin, Hastings. Bryan Allen Williams, Hastings and Connie Marie Karmes, Hastings. Brian Douglas Kienutske, Nashville and Jenny Rebecca Wolcott, Nashville. Michael James Hause, Jr., Ha:tings and Brenda Ann Bradley, Hastings. Jody Scott Adams, Delton and Lara Christine Keeler, Otsego. NOTICE TC T»;E RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice ’ hereby given the Barry County Plann­ ing C<." -lion will conduct a public hearing for the .-wing Special U»e Permits: CASE NO. SP. 20-91 - Wllion and Elaine Ashley, (applicants). LOCATION: At 10400 Guy Rd. on the W. tide bet­ ween Lacey and Butler Rds. in Sec. 3. Assyria Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for temporary housing for parents. MEETING DATE: September 23. 1991. TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE; Annex Conference Room in the County Annex Building ot 117 South Broadway. Hostings. Attorney for Mortgagee 477 Michigan Avenue, Room 1460, Detroit, Ml 48226 SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE band ond wife to D & N SAVINGS BANK. FSB. now known as D & N Bank, fsb Mortgagee, dated July 20. 1990, and recorded on August 27, 1990, in liber 504, on page 559. Barry County Records. Michigan, and as modified by an Addendum to Mortgage dated November 7, 1990. and recorded on November 16, 1990. In Liber 508. on page 307. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Nine Thousand Five Hundred Nine and 38/100 Dollars ($9,509.38). including interest at 14.23% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode ond pro­ vided notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Michigan, at 11:00 o'clock a.m. on October 10. 1991. Said premises are situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 1 /2 of the following: A parcel of land in Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 8. Town 3 North. Range 10 West, described as commencing at the center of Section 8 for place of beginning, said place of beginning being the center of highway, thence West on the 3/4 line to Bluff Road of Supervisors Plat of Brigg's Subdivision, thence Northerly along the East side of said Bluff Road a distance of 200 feet, thence East to center of highway, thence Southerly along center of highway to place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless feund abandoned in accordance with MCI 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 29. 1991 D & N Bank. fsb. Mortgagee CAROLYN J. CRAWFORD (P40384) MASON, STEINHARDT JACOBS & PERLAAAN, Professional Corporation Attorneys. 4000 Town Center, Suite 1500 Southfield. Ml 48075 (9/26) Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with your advertising message in...The HASTINGS BANNER can 948-8051 to hove our advertising representative call upon you to assist in your weekly ad message. Hastings Class of 1972 planning reunion The Hastings High School Class of 1972 will have a reunion meeting on Monday, Sept. 16, at 7:30 p.m. at the County Seat. All interested people are welcome to attend. INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... Individual Health Group Health. Retirement • Life • Home Auto Form Business Mobile Home Personal Belongings Rental Property Motorcycle Sin„1908 CDtefnan/laEncF JIM, JOHN, DAVE Local Birth Announcements: Excellence in Audio Entertainment GIRL, Jim and Brenda Tumes would like to D.J.'S announce the birth of their new daughter Chelsea Elizabeth, bom Aug. 20 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. She weighed 9 lbs. and was 21M inches long. She was bom at 7:24 a.m. Chelsea also has an older brother Nicholas, 4*6 years old. Proud grandparents are Gordon and Bonnie Cronk of Freeport and Tom and Era Richards of Middleville and Roger Tumes of Keni. Alaska. Mark Sheldon Mike Sheldon GIRL, Chip, Dana, and Cody Hunter would The law firm of Clary, Nantz, Wood, Hoffius, Rankin, and Cooper of Grand Rapids will be presenting a seminar focusing on issues in­ volving the elderly. Nursing home regulations, guardianship, durable power of attoney for henlth care decisions, conservatorship ap­ pointment and estate planning will be specifically addressed. This seminar is open to the public and is free of charge. This seminar will be held dt: like to announce the birth of their daughter and baby sister. Amber Kay, bom Aug. 13, at 3:09 p.m. weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs., 19'A inches long. Proud grandparents are Rudy and Elaine Hunter of Freeport and Bev Taylor of Lowell and Benjamin and Shirley Taylor also of Lowell. BOY, Ed and Cathy (Bradley) Smith of Al­ bion, Indiana would like to announce the birth of their new son. Clayton William, on Sept. 4 at 1:49 a.m. Clayton weighed 10 lbs. 4 ozs. and was 20'A inches long. Proud grandparents arc Ted and Pat Whip­ ple of Hastings and Frank and Lee Smith of Kimmel, Ind. BOY, Nicholas Ryan, born Sept 10, 1991, at 7:29 p.m., weighing 7 lbs., 19” long, to Larry and Laura Wallace of Hastings. 2901 McKeown Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058 616-948-9562 ot 945-3412 ATTENTION! Graduations • Dances Reunions • Private Parties ^Weddings/^ MEMBERS Join the club as we travel to Louisville, Kentucky for three days of excitement October 17-19. For more information on this trip. Call Jeri at 945-2401 or contact River Bend Travel to make reservations. Reservation Deadline is September 13. THORNAPPLE MANOR 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings Wednesday, September 18 • 7:00 P.M. For any additional information, please call Teresa Howell at 945-2407. (10/3) (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by AAARK E. MacFADYEN and GERALDINE A. MacFADYEN, hus­ Attention Area Businesses! Petty Officer 3rd Class Troy Lee Anderson and Angelina Mary Green were united in mar riagc June 13 at St. Francis Episcopal Church in Orangeville. Maid of honor was Sheila Morris of Monongahela, Pa., sister of the bride. Best man was Jason A. Charkowski of Delton, brother of the groom. Flower girl was Crystal Morris, niece of the bride. Ring bearer was Mark Morris Jr., nephew of the bride. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Charkowski of Delton, and the bride is the daughter of Agatha Saucedo of Orangeville. The newlyweds are living at Atlantic Beach, Fla., where the groom is stationed at Mayport Naval Station near Jacksonville. He is now assigned to the USS Johncock. NOTICE MORTGAC-E SALE — Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Bruce D. Wilson and Janice M. Wilson, husband ond wife, of Barry County. Michigan. Mor­ tgagor, to Administrator of Veterans Affairs (nka: Secretory of Veterans Affairs). Mortgagee, doted the 27th day of Feboruary. 1968. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 28th day of February. 1968. in Liber 190 of Barry County Records, on pages 149-152. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal ond interest, the sum of four thousand, two hundred sixty six dollars and twenty-nine cents ($4,266.29): And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michijan in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of October 1991. at 10:00 o'clock A.M.. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the east door entrance to the Court House in Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the in­ terest thereon at six percent (6%) per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by low. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersign­ ed, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All of land situated in the City of Hastings in the County of Barry, ond State of Michigan, and described as follows, to-wit: Lot 12. Block 6, Lincoln Park Addition, formerly ' Village of Hastings, as rec'd plot thereof, LI of Plats. P55. oka: 705 West Bond St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 During the six months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed. Dated: August 27, 1991 Secretory of Veterans Affairs. Mortgagee Thomas K. Maher (P31903) AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLOOD BANKS Anderson-Green united in marriage on June 13 MORTGAGE NOTICE ffiip Blank — MEMBER FDIC — Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or In writing will be given the opportunity to be heard ot the above mentioned time and place. Site inspections of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Planning Commission members the day of the hearing. Persons In­ terested in accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office. The special use application Is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Of­ fice. 220 W. State St.. Hastings, Michigan during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please coll the Plann­ ing Office ot 948-4830 for further information. Nancy L. Boersmc Bar ry County Clerk (9/12) ■ a , ,. . . a rate or mtcnigan rnxHiB vourt County of Barry PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 91-20631-NC In the matter of Angela Felder. Social Security Number 371-02-8348. TAKE NOTICE: On Thursday, Sept. 26. 1991 at 3:00 p.m.. In the probate courtroom, Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Show Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of Angela Felder to Angela Lynnaee Felder. The change of name Is not sought for fraudulent Intent. Dote: August 29. 1991 Henry C. Felder Jr. 636 S. State St. Nashville, Ml 49073 Yong Son Judy 3240 Bottle Creek Hwy. (9/12) Charlotte. Ml 48813 Synopsis RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Board Mooting September 4. 1991 All Board Members present. 10 residents and guests. Approved minutes of August 7th meeting. Approved unanimously proposal for engineering services from Capital Consultants, Inc. when sign­ ed and properly executed agreement between the City of Hastings and Rutland Charter Township are completed. Ralls and Trails; Sugar Bush Trail along abandon­ ed railroad line discussed with Township being against implementation of such trail. Treasurer to enter Into agreement with Hastings Public Library on a year to year basis for payment of assessed 3/10 mill for library services by unanimous vote. Reports of Treasurer. Trustees, and Zoning Ad­ ministrator received ond placed on file. Approved payment of bills totaling $16,723.86. Adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Phyllis Fuller. Clerk Attested to by: (9/12) Robert M. Edwards, Supervisor Synopsis ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting Tuesday, Sept. 3, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. All Board Members present (Miller. Harper. Cook. Lewis, Boulter). Also present: 3 citizens. Truth in taxation .3008 millage increase (30 cents per $1,000 SEV) approved. Meeting to be set with firemen and Insurance agent regarding first responders. Oakhill Cemetery south boundryline tree trimm­ ing approved afWr permission from property owner Is received. Bills read ond approved. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Darlene Harper, Clerk Attested to by: (9/12) Boyce Miller, Supervisor Employee of the Month Kay Forman - Kay Forman, RN, first shift in the OB Department, has been selected by the Employee Committee to be Employee of the Month for September, 1991. Kay came to work for Pennock Hospital from 1962 to 1969 as a Staff Nurse. She returned to work as OB Supervisor in July. 1975. Kay has worked in OB as Supervisor, and then as Unit Coor­ dinator since 1975. In 1981 she become Charge Nurse, and this February. Kay decided to work part time as Staff Nurse in OB. As a Registered Nurse in OB. Kay has the authority and accountability for decision making relative to the nursing care of the mothers from the time of admission, through pre- and postpartum, labor and delivery, as well as care for the newborn, and patient and family education. She is expected to follow hospital and nursing service policies in the rendering of physical and supportive care as well as health teaching to the patients and their families. She must also interact frequently with staff, physicians, and other departments to help meet the needs of the patients and their families. Kay s quality of work is excellent. She is very skilled at her job. Physicians trust her opinion and capabilities. She handles people well and is always there to help fellow employees She was given last year's award from Southwestern Michigan Perinatal ACC, the “Perinatal Ex­ cellence Award " Kay's dedication and service to the mothers, newborns, and families over the years, as well as to the physicians and employees of Pennock Hospital, make her most deserving of this award. Congratulations. Kay' PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 West Green Street • Hastings �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 12, 1991 Competition is keen for credit card firms The Associated Press Hypercompetitivc credit card issuers have outdone themselves trying to make their card the one you apply for - and the one you pull from your wallet at the cash register. Their battles for your business play up perks, not price. Credit cards now can double as a telephone calling card, be your ticket to a tow truck when you’re stranded, rack up frequent-flier miles, earn rebates, reimburse you when pur­ chases are lost, sto'en or go on sale, or even broadcast your support for a charitable orga­ nization or sports team. Once one issuer dreams up a popular enhancement, other is­ suers feel compelled to match it - and the perk war escalates. Each new fringe diverts attention from stubbornly high credit card pricing. Major is­ suers' interest rates remain at 18 percent to 20 percent despite a 1.5 percentage point drop in the prime rate since last year. Annual fees run S20 to S55. But a few big issuers are finally breaking ranks on price. Consumers have snapped up so many no-fee Discover and AT&T Univer­ sal cards that major issuers, such as Chase Manhattan and BankOne, have begun to test­ market cards with no annual levy. Others are waiving fees during the first year or for peo­ ple who charge heavily. Pressure on high rates could come next if American Express goes through with its plan to offer a moderate-rate Optima card that would be available to people who don't al­ ready hold the green, gold or platinum card. The company is test-marketing a stand-alone card one mailing offers a 14.5 percent intro­ ductory rate, adjusted to prime (currently 8.5 percent) plus 6.75 points after the first year. With their big marketing guns, major is­ suers get a big response with each new offer. But none undercut the bargains that have been available for years from smaller, lowprofile issuers This guide from Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine will point you to the best credit card deals. Although many issuers pitch the perks and bury the rates and fees in the fine print, a credit card is a borrowing and money-man­ agement tool first and a benefits package sec­ ond. What to look for in a card depends on your borrowing style: • Low rate. If you’re among the two-thirds of credit card holders who regularly cany a balance, concentrate on the interest rate. The rates on variable-rate cards have fallen in tan­ dem with market interest rates - to as low as 10.5 percent at a few Arkansas banks, which can charge no more than five points over the Federal Reserve discount rate (5.5 percent in June). • No annual fee. If you never carry a bal­ ance, the convenience of credit can be free. Ignore the interest rate and look instead for a no-fee card with a grace period that allows you to avoid interest charges if you pay within 25 days. There are drawbacks to some of the bargain cards. Small banks that get publicity for their low rates, such as Arkansas Federal (501­ 224-7283), receive more applications than they can approve, so chances of a turndown are high and credit lines tend to be low. Wachovia (800-842-3262) weighed in with a super-low rate of its own this spring. At 11.4 percent (prime plus 2.9 percentage points), it's the lowest rate you'll find from a large issuer. But avoid this card for cash ad­ vances. The 4 percent cash-advance levy is one of the highest in the industry. Most standard bargain cards are piainvanilla credit - no extended warranties, insur­ ance or round-the-clock customer service. An exception is the no-fee standard card issued by Abbott Bank (800-288-6844). It has many of the perks ordinarily reserved for gold cards. Look for other bargains close to home cards that aren't available nationally or that require you to have a checking or savings ac­ count with the issuing bank. Credit unions, which issue cards only to members, offer some of the best deals. Enhancements sell credit cards - even though cardholders rarely take advantage of perks. You'll usually pay for the extras with a higher annual fee for a gold bankcard Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner wel­ comes and encourages loiters to the editor as a means of express­ ing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of curre nt general inter­ est. The following guidelines have been established to help you: •Make your letter brie* and io the point. •Letters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must include their sig­ nature, address and phone num­ ber. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 or an American Express card, or with a higher interest rate on a card from a major is­ suer. But if you never carry a balance and earn roughly S35.OOO a year in household in­ come, you can take the ultimate free ride: a no-fee gold card that lets you enjoy all the trappings and never pay a dime. Gold cards offer high credit lines - usually S5.000 or more - and often have reasonable interest rates. Gold Visas and MasterCards cany collision damage waiver, which allows you to decline a rental car company's insur­ ance policy; purchase protection, which re­ imburses you (after your homeowners insur­ ance kicks in) if an item bought with the card is lost, stolen or damaged within 90 days; emergency travel, medical and legal; and emergency roadside assistance (optional on Visa gold). Among the gold-card bargains: Amalga­ mated (800-365-6464); Union Planters (800­ 628-8946); Security (800-444-8060); Oak Brook (800-666-1011); and Prii.ierica (800­ 772-7775). With such bargains around, what draws 40 percent of the credit card market to the top ten major issuers? Mostly marketing. Citibank, American Express and other giants tout customer service and privileges cf membership, but never in those ubiquitous ads will you hear mention of Citi's 19.8 per­ cent interest rate or Amex's $55 annual fee. Charter members of the AT&T Universal card club (those who signed up during its first year) did gel a loaded, no-fee card plus discounts on AT&T long-distance calls. But those who sign up now pay a not-so-cheap interest rate and $20 a year, and no discount on calls. Discover (800-347-2683) offers a rebate on purchases, has no annual fee plenty of perks, but if you cany a balance, you'll pay 19.8 percent. A new card from Ford (800-638-3673) is similar to Discover but has wider acceptance. You pay no annual fee, get a rebate on pur­ chases and pay an introductory rate of 15.9 percent. What Kills More Americans Each Year Than Cocaine, Heroin, Suicide, Alcohol Abuse, Auto Accidents And Homicide Combined? Ann Landers Longtime friend sends her best after death Dear Ann Landers: My mother died last week. I'm writing this letter because she ask­ ed me to. Mom was 77. She had emphysema and said “no” to the respirator which might have bought her a little more time. She opted instead to die wuh dignity at home, in her own bed. surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren. Letting her do it her way was the last gift we could give her. Coming home from the hospital. Mom ask­ ed me to write a letter to Ann Landers. Yes. Ann. YOU. She thought of you in her final hours. She told me to tell you that she would miss you and that she wanted to express her appreciation for what you added to her life. Mom said you had given her a real education in psychology and philsophy. You taught her a lot about different cultures, customs, religions and lifestyles. You helped her raise four kids and got her through the ’60s. '70s. ‘80s and into the '90s with your terrific sense of humor. You also helped her deal with and accept all the tough stuff that life handed her Mom wanted to thank you for not being too rigid in your thinking. She said. "If Ann can change her thinking on divorce and homosex­ uality. I guess I can. too." Mom showed understanding and compassion when both those problems hit close to home and she credited you with helping her handle them. Mom considered you her friend and she wanted to tell you so This letter is long, but please print it anyway. You deserve all the compliments she gave you. And thanks from the rest of us for helping so many others. I'm signing this — Rosemarie's Family. An­ toinette Troya. Hayward. Calif. Dear Antoinette: I don't know when I’ve received a letter (hat touched me as much as yours. Bless you for letting me know I meant so much to Rosemarie. She must have been quite a woman. My heartfelt condolences to you all. Lung Disease. Including Lung Cancer. It’s a matter of life and breath* AMERICAN ± LUNG ASSOCIATION* ADVERTISE This Week Dear Ann Landers: I was disappointed with your response to the young foreign stu­ dent who wrote you for help about a stuttering problem. There is absolutely no evidence that stutter­ ing is caused by "an unresolved emotional problem.” There is every reason to believe that stuttering is caused primarily by underly­ ing genetic and neurological factors. It is a chronic problem when taken into adulthood. To tell people that they should be able to over­ come the problem is doing them a grave disservice. Please refer children and adults who stutter to the National Stuttering Project. We have in­ formative brochures. 70 support groups na­ tionwide. a great monthly newsletter, and 3.700 members waiting to befriend all who have this frustrating, misunderstood and often tragic disorder. On two previous occasions you have refer­ red your readers to us. We hope you will do so again. — John Ahlbach. executive director. National Stuttering Project. Dear John Ahlbach: Sorry I dropped the ball on the third bounce. Here is your letter. The address is National Stuttering Project. 4601 Irving St., San Francisco. Calif. 94122-1020. Be sure to send a self-addressed, stamped (75 cents) envelope. And do write, folks, their material is superb. P.S. John. I hope you get a ton of mail! Gem of the Day:* Hate is like acid. It damages the vessel in which it is stored as well as the object on which it is poured. .4n alcohol problem? How can you help yourself or someone you love ? "Alcoholism: How to Recognize It, How to Deal With II, How to Conquer It” will give you the answers. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for S3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Alcohol, do Ann Landers, P. O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.45). Teaching not easy in... The HASTINGS Dear Ann Landers: In one of your icccnt columns, a writer lambasted California schools. The Merced Sun-Star (Calif.) recent­ ly printed an article on this subject by Richard H. Lewis, a local teacher. I think your readers may find it interesting. — B.B.. Brentwood. Calif. Dear B.B.: Lewiss’ piece will certainly open a lot of eyes and perhaps close the BANNER Call us at.. 948-8051 and have an advertising representative assist you with your message. • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Sept. 10, 1991 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. To The People of Hastings, | Happy 50th | Birthday k to a Very | ^Special Lady'^ Oh, one other thing, the fight that supposedly took place in the Elks tent (as reported by the J-Ad Graphics 1 Jews Service) was in fact on the Court House Lawn away from the tent after Midnight when the Elks tent was closed down for the night. Should ue close the courthouse down because of this undesirable element??? Planning a wedding? What's right? What's wrong? "Hie Ann Linders Guide fitr Brides will relieve your anxiety. Send <i self­ addressed, long, business-size cnvtlopc and a check or money order for $3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Brides, do Ann Linders, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.45.) Northeast Indiana's largest Temporary Help company has identified the Hastings area as a prime location for one of Its temporary help franchises. The ideal candidate will have lived in the Hastings area and have some sales or personnel experience. He/She will benefit by having local ownership, small franchise fees, and extensive training and support. If you would like more information on how you can be your own boss in this rapidly growing industry. FLEXIBLE Family Video Series See the film series 50 million took to heart and put to work. At- FOCUS ON THE FAMILY Stack Insurance Agency, Inc. Dr. James Dobson speaks to your whole family and offers practical insights that can be put to work at every age level. 128 W. Mill St., Hastings 616-945-9568 And now, to our detractors, sure there were a few and I em­ phasise the word feu incidents. Whenever there are these numbers of people (over 1500 on Friday and close to 2000 on Saturday) at a party, there will be problems. We and the local law en­ forcement agencies are doing everything we can to curtail the underage drinking and rowdine< >. We required all minors to be out of the Elks tent by 7:30 PM this year. We used wrist bands after checking I.D. to help insure that those being served were of legal drinking age. We also had paid Elks employees at the beer trailer playin’ watch dog. We are concerned as all of you about the under age drinking problem in our society and we will conrin.’xc tt do everything in our power with our limited man­ power resources to insure that minors are never knowingly per­ mitted to purchase or consume alcohol at a function governed by the Hastings Elks Lodge. Some people have asked what we do with the money earned. All the monies earned by the Elks during the year are used to operate the Lodge in Hastings as well as fund the many youth, veteran and handicapped charities supported by the Elks nation­ wide. Did you know that the Elks is second only to the United States Government in College scholarships granted to the youth in this country. We also fund the JUST SAY NO programs in the Hastir.,s schools. If you would like to know more, come join our fine old organization. Gem of the Day (credit The Progressive magazine): When Frances H. Moore died peacefully at age 90 in a local shopping mall, relatives suggested, according to the Journal Times of Racine. Wis.. that she be buried in her "Shop ’Til I Drop" sweatshirt FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY First of all, we would like to thank all of the supporters of our efforts at Summerfest. To all of the members and non­ members who worked on Thursday for set-up and on Friday and Saturday and also on the clean-up crew, our heart felt THANKS. Without vou, our efforts would be in vain and we would not have accomplished as much as we did. Next, The city police and auxiliary for all their help and the fine security given aftei hours, our thanks for a job well done. To the Summerfest Committee, an exemplary job this year as always. Keep up the good uork. And finally, our customers. We enjoyed hosting your parties during Summerfest. Without you, there would be no Summerfest. Thank You, The Officers and Members of Hastings Elks Lodge Hl965 P.O Box 143 Hastings, Ml 49058 Stuttering misunderstood mouths of some parents who have no idea how hard teachers work. Thanks for sending it on. Here it is. foiks: "If you believe education is our future, the future kx'AS bleak. The very people on whom depends are now experiencing a educed cri L >ii morale. "If you think teaching is an easy job, reflect on how you would enjoy spending an entire day with 32 of your neighbors’ kids and their friends. "Suppose of those 32 students. 12 speak only Spanish. Hmong and Lao. Five of the students had no breakfast that morning. One girl spent the night with her mother going from bar to bar looking for her stepfather. Two students are exhausted. They were up all night listening to their alcoholic parenLs argue. Another is distraught because a boyfriend beat up her mother last night. "Remember to send the boy to the office to take his medicine that helps keep him calmed down. The student next to him must see the psychologist in 30 minutes to help work out his molestation problems. Two students in the front row are too sick to be at school. They may infect the entire class with flu. Deep down you have a terrible feeling that these kids were sent to school because there is nobody home. "What are you going to do with the student who has lost his third social studies book this semester? The librarian says we are out of books. “When you donate your time for open house tonight, try to convince those who will listen that there will be no educational reform without parental intervention. Let them know they must insist that their children turn off the TV and spend the evening studying. Blaming failing grades on too much TV is a cop-out. It is the parents' responsibility to police the viewing. Parents have an obligation to take control of their children’s lives. Children are not just small adults. "Don't forget to return the telephone call from the parent who wants to know what you are doing wrong that causes his or her child to misbehave at home. "Remember to write the $400 check for the mandatory college class you must take this summer so you can keep teaching. "Most people believe you get paid during your time off, but don’t tell them you get no paid vacation because they probably will not believe you. They don’t see you spending one or two hours every night correcting and grading papers. "Forget the fact that the federal and slate politicians continue to criticize your teaching even though they know nothing about your profession. You must realize their primary concern is getting re-elected. "Be sure to teach these kids the basics and remember they must score well on the state test. If they don’t, we know whose fault it will be." We’re only silent until you need us for: Homeowners • Farmowners • Automobile • Business and Com­ mercial • Boatowners and Yacht • Workers' Ccmp Insurance IHAl; tj ‘ Hastings Mutual Insurance Company silent until you need us. re JohnA.Weidenfeller,D.D.S. j Announces the opening of his 9 A8 NEW DENTAL OFFICE a[ 402 Thornton Middleville. Ml 49333 (Corner of Thornton & M-37) — 795-6000 — Complete Preventative and Restorative Dentistry Now Taking Appointments / Monday-Friday These seven life-changing videos shown each Wed­ nesday beginning Sept. 4 thru Oct. 16 at 7:00 p.m. Barry Co. Church of Christ 541 N. Michigan Ave. (corner State Rd.) For more information call 945-2938 WE REPLACE Thermopane insulated Class for Patio Doors and All Types of Windows ... screens ■ storm windows and Doors • Auto Class • olympian Replacement Windows • custom Bathroom Mirrors installed also BURKEY Sales & service STOP IN AND SEE US FOR ALL YOUR WINDOW NEEDS 218 N. Jefferson St. HASTINGS (616) 945-5085 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 12, 1991 — Page 9 Legal Notice From Time to Time... State of Michigan kt the Sth Judkdal Orcutt Court NOTICE OF LAND CONTRACT FORECLOSURE SALE File No. 90-451-CH Ho i. Richard M. Shutter JOHN D. SCH/ XHTERLE ond KAREN S. X -eCHTERLE, ■ Plaintiff*. Counter-Defendants. vs. DANIEL EGGCRS and VICKIE EGGERS. ROBERT I. BALDWIN and DONNA E. BALDWIN. GERALD L. LYONS, and PETER HOUGH and LINDA HOUGH. Defendants, Counter-Plaintiffs Mary C. Edger (P-33029) Attorney for Plaintiff* 4700 Ardmore. Suite 101 Okemos, Michigan 48864 (517) 349-9000 David H. Tripp (P-29290) Attorney for Defendants 206 S. Broodway By Esther Walton Jones School remembered... This photo of the old Jones School shows how it looked in 1943. After operating it for a few years, he sold his franchise to the Consumers Power Com­ pany. However, they did not use it due to the fact that Consumers had a power line coming into Freeport from Labarge. Louise Nagler, our teacher at the Jones school was related to George. There was one thing I had the privilege of doing that I’ll never forget: that was riding on a threshing machine engine. The owner of the machine was Buel Fuller, who lived near the Rogers school house. He was the thresher in This postcard calls this scene of downtown Freeport in the early 1890’s “a dull day.” By Guest Writer Joyce F. Weinbrecht Walter L Wallace was bom on an 80-acre farm in Irving Township, one and one-quarter miles south ofFreeport. He attended the Jones School for seven and one-half years, quitting school midway in the eighth grade because of the need to earn a living for his mother and himself In his memoirs he had written in the 1960s he tells about his school years (manuscrip supplied by his daughter, Jean Wallace Muliken): It was our custom to be in bed about eight or eight-thirty and be up at six o’clock in the morning (and I do mean six). I had certain chores to do before going to school. I started going to school at the age of 5l/i years. I was supposed to sit in the smaller front seats, but I was either bashful or scared, so I sat with my (half) brother Otto (Lightfoot) in a seat farthest back. These were the old wooden seats and I had to sit on my feet in order to see over the top of the desk. Finally, after a few weeks I moved to the front seat. Our teacher at the time was Louise Nagler, who boarded at our house for some months. She was a wonderful teacher and friend. One day at school we were playing ball and I had been chosen catcher, which I had never done before. The batter took a swing at the ball and as he drew die bat back it hit me smack on the nose. The blood flew and so did I, straight home. My mother patched me up and sent me back to school the following day. A few days later, Charley Sisson and I were wrestling just for fun while a group of boys were watching us. A girl named Effie Bunnel thought we were fighting and told the teacher, Mr. William Cushing. He came out grabbed one of us in each hand, took us inside roughly, putting Charley in one seat and me in back of him. He pulled a strap out of his desk, telling Charley to stand up. With that strap he made several impressions on Charley’s pants. Before Mr. Cushing got to me, some of the boys told him (that) we were wrestling for fun. Boy, what a help that was for me! The teacher then called the whole school to take their seats and he apologized and told the young lady to stand in the comer for the rest of the day. At the time I attended school, children’s ages ranged from 5 to 16 years or older which made it very difficult for the teacher. It was also hard to find a qualified teacher. I remember at one time over a period of four years we had five different teachers. The young ladies who taught had no control over the older boys. Following the women teachers, the school board hired a man teacher named Dell Gams. I well remember the first morning he came to school. Seeing a heavy leather strap, put there for the scholars to notice, he opened the school by giving us a lecture on what we would get if we didn’t behave. The result was (that) he only stayed two months, when some of the older boys took a hold of him. went over to the open window and threw him out (of it). The school board made no protest, but in a few days they hired a man named Chauncy Bishop from Lowell, Michigan. He gave us no lecture other than to tell us that the rules and regulations (of the school) would be en­ forced. I can say this, the rest of the term the entire school respected the teacher. As I remember, he was still the teacher when I left. The school was named after the Jones fami­ ly. There were Grandfather and Grandmother Jones, Lyman (Jones) and wife Emma and three girls. Many times I would ride part way home from school on an old bobsled drawn by a pair of oxen. He was the only person I knew at that time who owned an oxen team. Of course, I could have gotten home quicker if I had walk­ ed, but it was real firn, especially in winter time when the bobsled was running over the deep snow. Grandfather Jones raised, cured, smoked and chewed tobacco. He gave me a small loaf of cured tobacco. I was curious as to the taste. After a little chewing and spitting I became sick to my stomach... I spit it out and sat down to recover. Going downtown to Freeport was our favorite pastime. We went cross lots which took (went) up past a vacant brick yard and old sheds. We had been told that there were ghosts living there, so we were usually cautious. One night, as we were coming home, it was windy and dark. As we approached the old building, we heard a pounding and squeaking noise and we were sure we both could see ghosts. We started to run, never stopping until we were home. Later we were convinced that the wind was causing the noise. One of my best friends was a black German shephard, a good watch and cattle dog, which I had trained to take the tongue of my little wagon and draw me around and around the yard. He seemed to know when I would be coming home from school (the Jones School) which was three-fourths of a mile south of our home. He would take a hold of the wagon tongue and meet me every school day. For several years the Freeport baseball team was an outstanding team. They won about 75 percent of all the games with teams from Hastings, Lowell, Ionia, Lake Odessa and other towns. The names of some of those who played together for several seasons were Oze Pardee, Gona Fox, Millard Lightfoot, Owen Steckle, Henry Johnson, Rasty Brown (pitcher), Orvin Smelker, Milo Rahebcrger and others. They used to play such teams as Page, Fence, Giants and other outstanding teams whose names I have forgotten. It is an ordinary thing for anyone to brag about their hometown, so I’m continuing to brag about mine. In the early 1900s there were three churches in our little town: Methodist, Congregational and United B rethem. I was Sunday School Superintendent for several years and taught a class of boys. It was not unusual to have attendance from 75 to 125 at the Sunday services. Freeport had two saw mills, operated by Charles Curtis and Gonie Fox. There were two factories, the Cutter Factory operated by Cheeseboroughs and the water-powered stone grinder grist mill operated by Henry and Theodore Gosch. One of the largest poultry buying and pack­ ing plants within the radius of 50 miles was operated by George Nagler. Later, the grist mill was closed from lack of business. It was sold to Mr. Nagler who con­ verted it into an electric light plant. our area every year as long as I lived there. The engine was drawn by a team of horses. The smoke stack was on a hinge, which could be laid back, and a seat fastened in its place. Also, the (grain) separator was drawn by two teams. It was a great privilege to sit beside the driver and ride from place to place at threshing time. As time came and went, it was necessary for me to quit school. And, at the age of 13 years, I left school without passing the eighth grade. Lake Odessa News: Local students have been announced as col­ lege spring term honors students. At MSU, Randall Studt is listed. At Kalamazoo Col­ lege, Shannon, daughter of W. Curtis and Patricia Johnson, is listed. A recent Lansing feature story spotlighted a former resident, Martha Johnson, 87, of Lan­ sing who has spent the past 27 years in a fight against fluoride in water. She was formerly Martha Koutz from a pioneer Odessa Township family. Among the Ionia County 4-H youth who at­ tended the Citizenship Washingtion Focus program was Ida Walkington, daughter of Bruce and Thelma (Stoudt) Walkington of Musgrove Highway. In addition to workshops, the youths attended a dinner theater and took in many sights, including the Jefferson and Lincoln memorials, the Washington monument, the Vietnam Veterans memorial, the National Zoo and the Iwo Jima' Sunday potluck last of series for Methodists The Hastings First United Methodist Church Sunday will have the final in a series of events celebrating the church’s 150th year in the community. A sesquicentennial potluck dinner dinner is scheduled for immediately after the regular morning Sunday service. It will take place in the Fellowship Hall. The church will furnish the chicken, biscuits and gravy. Those who plan to attend are asked to bring a dish to pass, preferably a salad, vegetable or dessert. Several guests, including the district superintendent and several former pastors, are expected to be present. The First Unital Methodist Church is located at 209 W. Green St. Marine Corps memorial. Local real estate transfers listed are those of J. Ford McDowell to Dawn Whited, David West and Dairy Hazel; Paula Beard to San­ tiago and Florentine Caberto of Texas; Terry and Sue Morrison of Hastings to Nancy Justice of Clarksville. The Ionia County chapter of MARSP will meet on Thursday, Sept. 19, at the Ionia K. of C. Hall for a noon luncheon. Lakewood should have excellent attendance at this meeting, with 12 new members who have retired from the local school system in 1991. Also the speaker is a local resident. The Ionia chapter now has 292 members. The first meeting of the 24th year of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will be tonight, Thursday, at Lake Manor at 7:30 p.m. Gerald Chorley will be the presiding of­ ficer in his first meeting of the total society. Board of director meetings have continued monthly since his term as president began in July. Work on the interior of the depot has begun on a small scale. Last week’s publicity about the resumption of church school classes should have read “Central United Methodist Church" not Lakewood. At Central pupils, teachers and Guardian Angels met for half an hour before classes began for a kick-off breakfast. Curt Johnson, who had been in charge of the Angel program, then had the adult Guardian Angels get in a line and the children were asked to guess which one had been overseeing them for the past year. The adults had remembered the children at holidays, their birthdays, and with prayers all year long. Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-9585 DEFAULT having been mode ir the conditions of a Judgment of Foreclosure of a certain land con­ tract mode on October 26. 1987, whorein DANIEL EGGERS ond VICKIE EGGERS are the vendees and JOHN D. SCHAECHTERLE and KAREN S. SCHAECHTERLE are the vendors; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Friday. Oc­ tober 4th, 1991. at 10 00 o'clock in the forenoon, at the front entrance to the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings, Michigan, that being the place established by sain Judgment for holding the foreclosure sale, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder at public auction, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on said Judgment of Foreclosure, together with allowable costs of the sale, the lands and premises in said Judgment of foreclosure mentioned and described as follows: Properties situated In Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, and more particularly described as: Parcel <2: The Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 10, Town 3 North, Range 9 West. Parcel #3: The North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 10. Parcel *4: That portion of the Northeast 1 /4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 10 lying south of the centerline of Highway M-37 EXCEPT: commenc­ ing at the Northwest corner of the Northeast 1 /4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 10; thence South II 3/7 rods; thence East to Highway M-37; thence Northwesterly along said Highway M-37 to the East and West 1/4 line; thence West along said East and West 1/4 line to the point of beginning. Parcel <5: That portion of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section • *0 Mg? centerline of Highway M-37. EXCEPT: Commencing where the East line of the West I /2 of the Northwest 1 /4 of the Southeast 1 /4 of said Section 10 intersects the centerline of said Highway M-37 for the place of beginning for this exception; thence South 10 rods; thence Nor­ thwesterly, parallel to said Highway M-37, 8 rods; thence North to the centerline of said Highway M-37; thence southeasterly along the centerline of said Highway M-37 to the place cf beginning. Parcel #6: The West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1 /4 of said Section 10. EXCEPT, Com mendng at the Southwest comer a! the Southeast 1/4 of sold Section 10 for the place of beginning of this exception; thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes 5 seconds West along the North and South 1/4 line of sold Section 991.33 feet; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 02 seconds East 396.32 feet; thence North 00 degrees 16 minutes 51 second* West 330.61 feet; thence So*<th 89 degrees 59 minutes 10 seconds East 264.35 feet along the North line of the Southwest I /4 of the Southeast 1/4 of sold Section; thence South 00 degrees 15 minutes 23 seconds East 1324.18 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 49 minutes 37 second* We«t 659.47 feet to the place of beginning. Dated: August 22, 1991 Mary C. Edgar (P-33029) Attorney for Plaintiff* 4700 Ardmore, Suite 101 Ok emo*, Ml 48864 (9/26) AUTOGLASS Have it done right! Call 945-5085 For FREE Estimate RADIATOR “HOT LINE” DON'T LET YOUR ASTHMA MANAGE YOU: fl 1 when you can manage your asthma. For help, call your local American Lung Association. W GLASS and 2,8 N-Jeffers' II RADIATOR - Hastings- IF IT'S GLASS — CALL US AMERICAN i LUNG ASSOCIATION * CALL 945-5375 ?ow"da?£o*2' FR'DAY 8 *° * SUPER SATURDAY & FANTASTIC FRIDAY <« e*5 CLOSED THURSDAY TO MARK DOWN SEALY, LA-Z-BOY, BASSETT 80 Other Name Brands Off Quality Furniture u co WE’LL PAY SALES TAX ON CASH SALES OR NO PAY TIL 92 PERHAPS THE BEST PLACE TO SHOP STATEWIDE FOR BOTH PRICE AND QUALITY ?! BLANCO) 672-5115 or Shelbyville Mi J 1-8Q0-441-6311 J FURNITURE The scene here is the Freeport lumber yard circa 1905 0J 3 i 3 BLANCO FURNITURE shelbyvillc Mi �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 12, 1991 Pigskin Preview Football coaches tend to agree that the most improvement teams show between two games occurs between the first and second games of the season. First game jitters can be brushed aside, and younger players have that all-important first game under their belt. Area coaches hope that is the case, particularly at Hastings, Delton Kellogg and Middleville, which open defense of conference championships Friday night. Don't forget that their opponents, too, have already played a game, and are hoping to improve likewise. Here is a look at this weekend's contests: Middleville at Wyoming Lee It will be interesting to see how the Trojans respond to last week's wild ending to the Caledonia game. Middleville snatched a win out of the jaws of defeat when Seth Nelson knocked Scot quarterback Alan Aho out of bounds on his own one yard line on a freak fourth down play. Jamie Berg then bulled in for the game-winner as time expired. Caledonia executed its game plan flawlessly, keeping the potent Trojan offense on the sideline. In the third quarter, for instance, the Scots ran 22 plays to just two for Middleville. But that was Caledonia. This is Lee. Last year, the Rebels rode into Bob White Stadium with a pair of wins, only to be rudely welcomed in a 46-6 drubbing. Lee saw enough of Berg last year, as the fullback scored on runs of 15, one and 11 yards. They'll see more of him and his teammates crossing the goal-line again this season. Pick: Middleville 38, Lee 7 Harper Creek at Hastings Saxon coach Bill Karpinski has spent the week focusing on how to get more production from his offense, which was stymied for the most part last week in a 7-0 win against Lakewood. Hastings could muster but 99 yards of total offense against the stingy Vikings. The Beavers appear to be stingy as well, having bottled up Eaton Rapids for the entirety of a 7-6 loss, except for one play late in the first half when Greyhound running Paw Paw at Delton Kellogg back Tom Johnson broke loose for a 63-yard Last year the Paw Paw game was a turning touchdown scamper. • point in the Panther season. After going 0-9 "We had a lot of offensive problems," in 1989 and losing the 1990 opener to Gull Karpinski said. "It was a defensive game, and Lake, Delton blanked Paw Paw 21-0. The the stats showed that We played a very Panthers went on to finish in a tie for the conservative offense. KVA championship. "We had guys doing their jobs on every Delton started the 1991 season with a bang play, out we also had guys who weren’t. last week, downing the Blue Devils 30-13 (Against Harper Creek) We’ll just need to be behind the five-touchdown performance of more consistent." Jeff Edwards. Karpinski will hope to get a similar stellar Coach Rob Heethuis was also singing the defensive performance on Friday. His squad praises of his defense as well. The Panther limited Viking quarterback Noel Baldwin to a defenders intercepted passes to set up scores, 2-20 passing performance, including five they sacked the Gull Lake quarterback and passes that were deflected at the line of they bottled up the Blue Devil running game. scrimmage. It also contained the Lakewood Paw Paw will need to pick up pie pieces ground game. * this week after being routed by a powerful While it's comforting to have a rock-solid Stevensville-Lakeshore squad last week, 53­ defense and an offense that doesn't turn the 6. They will leave a few scattered. ball over, the Saxons need tn move the ball Pick: Delton Kellogg 35, Paw Paw 8 downfield. In the rugged Twin Valley, the inability to do so will cost them. Not this Maple Valley at Edwardsburg week. With only four teams in the depleted Pick: Hastings 14, Harper Creek 6 S.M.A.A., the Lions are playing a rag-tag schedule featuring three Class B teams, the first of which is Edwardsburg. While this may seem suicidal on the part of former A.D. Bill Rivest, the schedule does have one major benefit. Il could mean valuable computer points when the regional rankings come out. This wasn't supposed to a be a playoff season in Nashville, anyway- The Lions lost the majority of last season's powerful 10-1 team. But Maple Valley has yet to miss a beat Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt has his team poised to make a run again. Last week the Lions buried Fowler 34-7, breaking open a close game with three unanswered touchdowns in the second half. Edwardsburg, which dropped its opener to Cassopolis 22-7, plays in the Wolverine Conference with defending Class BB state champ Dowagiac (who by the way lost to Detroit Country Day in overtime last week). These are not the Chieftains. Pick: Maple Valley 22, Edwardsburg 13 Southgate Aquinas at Lakewood The Vikings lost to Hastings despite playing the Saxons tough, especially defensively. Now they will entertain a Southgate Aquinas team that they don't see everyday. Helms is facing the same problem as Karpinski, finding a way to move the ball. He said that his team just needs to execute with more precision. "We just have to do some things better, like hitting the line.faster with our backs and executing our blocking schemes better," Helms said. To make matters worse, the Vikings are bruised and battered. Wideout Tom Richardson suffered a pulled hamstring Friday, and other Vikings have an assortment of bumbs and bruises. Pick: Southgate Aquinas 20, Lakewood 14 Last week's picks: 3-1, .750 uai.ciiia. ulh-’.; xmu« Adult Badmiton On Mondays beginning Sept. 9, from 7: 30-9:30 p.m. at the Hastings High School South Balcony, participants will be playing badmiton. Pre-registration is not required and a small fee will be charged. Players must br­ ing their own racquets and shuttle cocks. For more information call John Cotrell: 945-3029. Tuesday Mixed Naughty & Nice 7-1; Middle Lakers 5-3; J&S Auto 5-3; Cascade Home Improvement 4-4; Admiral 2-6; Finishing Touch 6-2; Alley Cals 3-5; Woodmansee Construction 6-2; Consumers Concrete 4-4; Thomapple Valley Equipment 3-5; Ned’s Printing 0-8; Miller’s Carpet 3-5. Men High Games & Series M. Root 217; R. Fay 173; M. Davis 198-497; S. Anderson 178; T. Neymeiyer 168-466; J. Jacobs 210-516; D. Livingston 171-469; R Mack 243-574; P. Anderson 198-499. Womens High Games & Series F. Ruthruff 207-540; J. Eaton 474; T. Eaton 167-418; Sue 173-441; L Ruthruff 189-506; G Buchanan 497; P. Corkwell 401; T. Farr 359A. Davis 148-390. Adult Women Volleyball League On Monday, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m., there will be an organizational meeting for all teams in­ terested in playing in the YMCA-Youth Council’s womens fall volleyball league. The meeting will be held in the Hastings High School Gym. Any team wishing to play must attend or send a representative to his meeting. Those unable to attend, must call the YMCA office (945-4574) before the meeting on Sept. 9. Practice games will begin on the same Monday (Sept. 9 and 16) from 7:30-9:30 p.m. League play wiU begin on Sept. 23. If you have any questions be sure to give the YMCA a call at 945-4574. Thursday A.M. Tea for three 6-2, Cracker Backs 6-2, Varneys 6-2, Northland Optical 5.5-2.S, Valley Realty 5-3, Kreative Komer 5-3, Slow Pokes 3-5, Hummers 3-5, Who Cares 3-1, Question Marks 23-5.5, Mary’s Beauty Shop 2-6, Kloostermans 2-6, Bosleys 1-3. High Games and Series K. Thomason 200-525, I. Ruthruff 183-471, S, Vandenburg 173-499, S. Mogg 176-480, A. Perez 179-492, N. Wilson 168-491, J. McQuem 164-452, L. decider 185, J. McMillon 182, P. Godbey 171, O. Gillons 171, B. Sexton 169, A. Allen 169, M.L. Bitgood 164. Bowlerettes Monday Mixers Three Ponies Tack 4-0: Miller Real Estate 3-1; Miller Carpets 3-1; Hastings Bowl 3-1; Michelob3-I; Dads Post *241 3-1; Ferrehgas 2-2; Lazy Girls Inc. 2-2: Grandmas Plus One 1-3; Deweys Auto Body 1-3: Girrbahs 1-3; Outward Appearance 1-3; Pioneer Apart­ ments 1-3; Rowdie Giris 0-4. Good Games - S. Dryer 162; M. Snowden 169; S. Hutchins t82; R. Sltapley 169: J Ogden 165; F. Schneider 161; M Kill 168; P. Kerringron 204; B. Lumbert 183: B. Vrogindewey 202; R. Girrbach 168; C. Beckwith 179. Good Games and Series - S. VanDenbcrg 213-592; K. Sutfin 169-464; J. Gibson 176-467; M. Wieland 224-525: D. Kelley 180-535. The Hastings boys and girls each lost meets on a hilly course at Gull Lake Tuesday afternoon, with the boys dropping their meet 22-35 and the girls falling by a 20-35 score. The top five placers for the Saxon boys were Matt Lancaster, third (19:20), Jeremy Maiville, fourth (19:39), Bill Richards, seventh (19:56), Jason Kaiser, 10th (20:44) and Matt Kuhlman, 11th (21:50). Other times include Chuck Bryan (22:00), Dan Allen (23:27), Dan Watson (26:21) and Jeremy Kelly (26:32). The girls placers were Kathy Vos, third (24:04), Nicole Wood, fifth (24:26), Lori McKeough, eighth (26:57), Kari Cullen, ninth (26:59) and Jenny Blair, 10th (27:03). Adult Coed Volleyball Every Wednesday, beginning Sept. 4, from 6: 30-9:30, in the West gym of the Hastings Middle School, participants will be playing volleyball. AU skill levels are encouraged to participate. Pre-registration is not required. A small fee will be charged to each individual. • 'vp.' Heckers 3-1; Andrus 3-1; Kent Oil 2-2; Brittens 2-2; Al’s and Pete's 2-2: D.J Elec: trie 2-2; Good Time Pizza 1-3: Dorothy's Hairstyling 1-3. Good Series - H. Coenen 184-511; B. Makee 170-487; T. Loftus 189-461: T Elliston 205-452 (first 200 game). Good Games - b. Hathaway 187; M. Mer­ rick 189; L. Schantz 179; J. Donnini 168; R Murphy 167; T. Christopher 171; P. Britten 163; J. Decker 157; J. Elleston 166; D. Morawski 182; J. McMillen 164; D. Brumm Saxon harriers drop meet on hilly Gull Lake course Hastings Sarah Johnston uncorks a serve during Tuesday's Twin Valiev dual avS C0WWa,er- ReSU"S °' J°hns,On and herteamma.es' rnaThes X not availdDiO. State-ranked Saxon golfers tie Grand Rapids Christian The Hastings golf team, which was ranked ninth in the latest state Class B coaches poll, tied a traditionally strong Class A Grand Rapids Christian team 164-164 Monday at Saskatoon Golf Club. The Saxons were led by John Bell and Tony Snow, who each shot 41, and Michael Cook and M ke O'Connor, who carded 42's. Trevor Watson added a 43. finishers include Jenny McKeough (28:24), Martha Billmeyer (28:37), Michelle Hammond (30:01). Michelle Lancaster (30:58), Heather Jordan (30:59) and Lynette Smith (31:41). "Gull Lake has a traditionally strong cross country team," coach Paul Fulmer said. "I think last year (in the boys meet) they took the top seven places. Our kids did pretty well compared to last year. "We're improving each meet, so that's good." Both the boys and girls teams are 8-3 overall on the season. Hastings will run at Sparta Saturday. Words for the Vs Bowling Results: I The Hastings defense (above) played very well in Friday’s 7-0 shutout of Lakewood, but it is the Saxon offense which is concerning Coach Bill Karpinski as his team prepares for this week's home game against Harper Creek. The hastings junior varsity team defeated the Eagles 176-181. Tony Williams' 41 led the Saxons. Other scores were Mike Garrett (45). Robert Wager (44), Matt Kirkendall (46), Andy Cove (49) and Joe Westra (57). Hastings will be host to Caledonia tonight at Hastings Country Club. NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE Adult 3 on 3 Basketball League Starting on Monday, Sept. 16, the YMCA will begin its fall Adult 3 on 3 Basketball league. Games wUl be held on Mondays, for six weeks, in the East gym of the Hastings Middle School. The league is open to any adult, 18 years or older. There will be a team organizational meeting on Monday, Sept. 9, in the Hastings High School, Room B-125 at 7:30 p.m. The cost of the program is $40 per team. Fees and rosters must be returned to the YM­ CA , P.O. Box 252, by Sept. 9. Teams will be accepted on a first come, first served basis, with a maximum of 13 teams forming the league. For more information, please call the YM­ CA office at 945-4574. Tail Football Starting the week of Sept. 16 and continuing until Oct. 16, the YMCA will be holding its annual tail football program, at the Hastings Jr. High Softball fields. For those in grades 3-4, games will be played on Monday, and those in the 5-6 grades on Wednesdays from 3:15-4:15 p.m. Players should wear play clothes, no helmets or pads can be worn. Please listen to WBCH and school an­ nouncements for game cancellation due to bad weather. There is no cost for this activity. Teams will be formed the first day. There is no preregistration. Hastings Cheerleading Clink The Hastings Youth Council will be holding its annual cheerleding clinic on Tuesday and Thursday from Sept. 10-19 at the Hastings High School south balcony. The program is open to girls in grades 3-6. The program begins at 3:15 and ends at 4:00. The cost for the program is $8. To register, participants must send the following information to P.O. Box 252, Hastings, Mi.: Name, Address, Phone, Age, School, Grade and a check made out to the YMCA. For more information, call the YMCA. Middleville Cheerleading Clink The YMCA of Barry County will be holding its annual cheerleading clinic on Mon­ days and Wednesdays, Sept. 16-25 at Page Elementary’s cafeteria. The program is open to girls in grades 3-6. The program begins at 3:45 and ends at 4:30. The cost for the pro­ gram is $8. To register, participants must send the following information to P.O. Box 252, Hastings, Mi.: Name, Address, Phone. Age, School, Grade, and a check made out to the YMCA. For more information, call the YMCA. Girls Youth Basketball The YMCA and the Hastings Youth Coun cil, will begin its Girls 5th and 6th Grade Y Basketball league the week of Sept. 23. Players learn the skills and the rules but they also learn teamwork, the importance of fair play, and they have the opportunity to think about personal values important for the sport and all of life. Each team consists of nine players and one or more coaches, who with the help from in­ structional manuals, work with the team members on the fundamentals of basketball. Players to participate must pre-register. Players can pick up a registration blank that is included with the fall YMCA program schedule or at their school office. This form and a $25 registration fee, must be returned to P.O. Box 252, Hastings, MI, no later than Sept. 11. All players will receive a team shirt. Teams will practice and have games every Monday and Wednesday between the hours of 4-7 p.m. from Sept. 23 until Oct. 23. Teams will be formed at Middle School East Gym on Sept. 16, from 5-6:30 p.m. Players should come dressed to play. Each player during this time will go through a cou­ ple of basketbail drills and will then be notified of their team. Those unable to attend will be placed on a team and notified. For more information, contact the YMCA at 945-4574. Hastings soccer team loses to BC Lakeview The Hastings varsity soccer team dropped a hard-fought 1-0 contest to host Battle Creek Lakeview Monday afternoon. The Saxons outshot the Spartans 12-8. The loss drops Hastings’ record to 5-2-1 overall. Hastings will travel to Delton tonight. Game time is 5 p.m. The Saxons' next home game is Monday against Marshall. Hastings blanked the Redskins in an earlier game 5-0. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 12, 1991 — Page 11 Changing family pooling resources The Associated Press NEW YORK - When one paycheck, or even two, doesn't stretch far enough, pragma­ tism dictates the rules. And these days, the rules are continually changing. Ken and Daria Dolan hear it in the calls they get on their New York-based national radio advice program: Family finances are more than ever a sophisticated family affair in which cooperation and compromise are key. "My parents put their money in a pass­ book savings account and that was that," Ken said. "In the 1990s, it’s pretty much a sur­ vival mode. The money goes on the table and couples are doing the best they can with it together." The notion of putting a wife on an al­ lowance seems hopelessly outdated with 53 million women in the work force. The old stereotypes no longer apply. "In some cases, it's the wife doling out the money to hubby for buying lunches and maybe a new shirt once in a while," Daria said. That's pretty much how it's worked out for the Dolans. Ken turns his paycheck over to Daria and she handles the family finances. But there are about as many ways to man­ age a household budget as there are homes in America. The idea is to find something that works - and that can be difficult. "The roles are in flux," said Martin King Whyte, a University of Michigan sociologist and author of "Dating, Mating and Marriage." "It's much more ambiguous now that there are two incomes and more decisions about whether the money should all go into one place." It used to be that Dad's paycheck was enough to keep most families going. He brought home the bacon, and she paid the bills with it. It's not that partners didn't collaborate. But even when consulting each other before mak­ ing big purchases, it was clear who usually did the advising on what: Mom investigated the new dining set, Dad shopped around for the new car. As with so much in American family life several decades ago, the lines were more clearly drawn. Men and women knew better where to stand. Today, more than 58 percent of married women have outside jobs, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. They're asserting themselves in the workplace, and expect equal say-so at home. Men, in the meantime, are participating more than ever in running the household. "The focus is much more 'family' financial planning today, because so many families are indeed partnerships between the husband and wife, with equal contributions," said Tom Wallace, national director of personal finance planning for Ernst & Young in New York. The majority of couples questioned by the Roper Organization in a 1990 Virginia Shirts ' ’ Opinion Poll said they jointly handle all ma­ jor financial decisions. Together, they plan the household budget, how much insurance to carry and how much to spend on vacation. At the same time, however, the poll indi­ cated that women are more likely than men to actually get out the checkbook and pay bills. Wallace, 55, said this holds true in his home. His wife runs a retail clothing store and "is a very busy lady, but we've.continued the practice we started when we were a more tra­ ditional family and she was running the bouse." Younger couples, however, are more apt to start off with separate checking accounts and an equal hand in bill-paying, experts said. "If I compare my parents to Paul and me, it’s a huge difference," said Anne Hoag, 30, a cable company executive who lives in Asheville, N.C. "We maintain totally sepa­ rate checking and savings accounts. I’ve got my own charge cards and he’s got his." Anne and her husband, Paul Rutter, trade off paying the mortgage, utility and other bills. But their decisions are made jointly, with plenty of room allowed for compro­ mise. When he wanted a lawn mower recently, she said fine. When she wanted a pricey new desk, he knew she’d earned it "I see where people have problems with money, and I think it mainly comes down to whether you're selfish or giving," said Paul, 32, who recently started his own medical supplies company. Complicating matters is that at the same time more women are flexing their financial muscle, many couples are merging families in second marriages. "And when each person has their own chil­ dren and view on when to spend money, when to save, future goals versus current spending ... it can be a major source of con­ flict," said Sharon Seiling, who teaches con­ sumer economics at Ohio State University in Columbus. "You've got to talk things nut," she said, "think issues through." Financial advisers say frank discussion and outside professional counsel often can be valuable peacemakers. For many couples, however, there’s little to argue about. What income they have is spent on necessities. "Most of our money right now is going toward diapers," said Michelle Lambert, 28, who has two young sons and twin daughters. 'This last paycheck, we got down to where we were eating a lot of rice and noodle dishes." Michelle and her husband, an Air Force stair sergeant, receive a break in off-base housing in Spokane, Wash. But their lives still are lived pretty much paycheck to pay­ check. "We can't do the things my mom and dad were able to do," Michelle said. Many families find that the money neither stretches as far nor comes in as fast as once it did. But when enough funds flow in to cover the basics, a new set of problems may crop up. "There are issues of power wrapped up in money, what you earn and who decides to spend it," said Karen Gobel, who teaches consumer science at the University of Wis­ consin in Madison. Karen and her husband, Gerry Campbell, are fortunate. They've got some discretionary income. For them, like a lot of people, the only drawback is: They've got some discre­ tionary income. "That's where the problems can start," Karen said, "because people often have differ­ ent values regarding saving versus spending." Karen, 45, is fairly pragmatic. She’s con­ cerned with squirreling atvay money for the couple's golden years while her husband tends to be a little looser with the purse strings. "I think that's why we have a boat in our driveway," Karen said. "What's nice is that (843) 886-4110 Or send resume to ... The Placement Center 4350 W. Waters Ave. Suite 201 Tampa, FL 33614 f PREMIUM CUSTOM .. DENTURES COMPLETE DENTURE IMMEDIATE DENTURE UPPER DENTURE PAR HAL DENTURE *695 ’425 I *395 I '425 I •All teeth and material* used meet the hrgh standard* set by the American Dental Ass n. "Our on premises lab provide* individual & efficient service. •Free denture consultation & (616) 455-0810 •L.D. Himebough DDS •D.D. While DDS *G. Mor.cewicz DDS 2330 44th St., S.E., Grand Rapids in some areas and pursue their priorities in­ dependently in others. For others, however, it can mean serious budget battles - even divorce. "Women are no longer economically de­ pendent on their husbands. 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B-O-B Love, Gary and All REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO: All qualified applicants FROM: Barry/Hastlngs Joint Economic Development Commission SUBJECT: Architect/Englneer Contract On June 10,199 the U.S. Department of Commerce award­ ed the City of Hastings and the Joint Economic Develop­ ment Commission a grant to retrofit and Industrial struc­ ture to be used as an Industrial Incubator. The successfull bidder must have the ability to provide preliminary and final plans, specifications, prepared bid documents acceptable to EDA and advertisements for the project general contractor. In addition, firms submitting proposals must be able to provide engineering services in the following areas: Mechanical Electrical Civil Architectural The project will consist of the repair of office and in­ dustrial space in a 44,600 square foot facility. Roof replace­ ment, heating, installation relamping, painting partition construction, repair and installation of handicapped ac­ cessible restrooms represents the major tasks to be ac­ complished within the total budget of $400,000.00. If your firm plans to bid on this request for proposal, sub­ mit one original and two copies of your response by September 20, 1991. TO: L. Joseph Rahn, Executive Director, JEDC 117 S. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZONING & PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please take notice that the ZONING & PLANNING COMMISSION, will conduct their FOURTH QUARTERLY 1991 Meeting On Wednesday, Oc­ tober 9, 1991, 7:30 P.M. at the RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP HALL, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Ml 49058. Please take further notice: APPLICATION has been filed by Mr. & Mrs. Merlin Walters for a SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT for 576 Hammond Road, Hastings, ML, for the purpose of conducting a Agricultural opera­ tion to sell products, such as poultry or animals produced or raised upon the premises. Animals to be raised are: Goats, Sheep, Chickens, Etc. Please take further notice: APPLICATION from David & Russell Dykstra, to RE-ZONE a 34 acre parcel; The N.W. 'A of the 3W 'A of Section 5, Town 3, N Range 9 W, except that part northerly of highway M-37, Rutland Charter Township., Barry County, from an Agricultural District to a Residential District for the purpose to PLAT and CONSTRUCT single dwelling homes. Plot and Site plans showing the layout, drives, park­ ing areas, sewer and water facilities, drainage, utilities, set-backs, etc, to determine that the conditions met, to protect the Health, Safety and Welfare of Inhabitants and neighborhood. ALL applications and documents are available and may be examined at the Rutland Charter Township Hall on Mondays and Thursdays only from 9 A.M. till Noon, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Ml 49058. All interested persons are invited to be present at the above time and place, or to submit their coments in writing. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP By: Phyllis Fuller, Clerk 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (616) 948-2194 SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM BARRY AND CALHOUN COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 23, 1991 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that a special election of Hastings Area School System, Barry and Calhoun Counties, Michigan, will be held in the school district, on Monday, September 23 1991. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING AND CLOSE AT 8 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING. TAKE NOTICE that the following propositions wiil be submitted at the special election: I. BONDING PROPOSITION Shall Hastings Area School System, Barry and Calhoun Counties, Michigan, bor­ row the sum of not to exceed Thirteen Million Three Hundred Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($13,315,000) and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds therefor, for the purpose of erecting, furnishing and equipping additions to, partially remodeling and partially re-equipping existing school facilities; erecting, fur­ nishing and equipping a new elementary school, together with the necessary playground; acquiring additional land; and developing and Improving sites? II. MILLAGE PROPOSITION Shall the limitation or. the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Hastings Area School System, Barry and Calhoun Counties, Michigan, be increased by up to .8857 mill ($0.8857 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation for a period of 3 years, 1993,1994 and 1995, to provide additional funds to be used towards operating and maintaining the new school facilities? III. MILLAGE PROPOSITION FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF SCHOOL FACILITIES Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against ail property in Hastings Area School System, Barry and Calhoun Counties, Michigan, be increased by .5 mill ($0.50 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation for a period of 4 years, 1992 to 1995, inclusive, to provide additional operating funds to be used for maintenance and repair of school facilities? IV. BONDING PROPOSITION • SWIMMING POOL Shall Hastings Area School System, Barry and Calhoun Counties, Michigan, bor­ row the sum of not tn exceed Four Million Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($4,035,000) and issue Its general obligation unlimited tax bonds therefor, for the purpose of erecting, furnishing and equipping a swimming pool as an addi­ tion to the High School; and developing and improving the site? V. MILLAGE PROPOSITION • SWIMMING POOL Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Hastings Area School System, Barry and Calhoun Counties, Michigan, be Increased by up to .568 mill ($0,568 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation for a period of 3 years, 1993,1994 and 1995, to provide additional funds to be used towards operating and maintaining the new swimming pool? PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE BONDS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE ELECTORS AT THIS ELECTION, WILL BE GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BONDS PAYABLE FROM GENERAL AD VALOREM TAXES. THE VOTING PLACES ARE AS FOLLOWS: PRECINCT NO. 1 . Voting Place: Hastings Middle School Gymnasium, 232 W. Grand St., Hastings Michigan PRECINCT NO. 2 Voting Place: Pleasant View Elementary School All school electors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the city or township in which they reside are eligible to vote at this election. COUNTY TREASURER’S CERTIFICATE The undersigned certifies that the total of all voted increases in the total tax rate limita­ tion in any local unit affecting the taxable property in the School District and the years such increases are effective are as follows: LOCAL UNIT VOTED INCREASES County of Barry: Park Courthouse Renovation Comm on Aging System 911 City of Hasitngs Assyria Township Baltimore Township Carlton Township Castelton Township Hope Township Irving Township Johnstown Township Maple Grove Township vyoodland Township Barry Intermediate School District Hastings Area Schools Mills 1991 Mills unlimited tax pledge 1991-1994 Mills 1991-1994 Mills None None None 1.5 Mills 1991 1.00 Mills 1991-1992 2.00 Mills 1991-1992 1.5 Mills 1991 1.00 Mills 1991-1992 1.00 Mills 1991 1991-1994 2.00 Mills .25 .35 .25 1.00 . 1.25 Mills 27.7797 Mills Indefinitely 1991-1992 This Certificate Is given pursuant to Section 3 of the "Property Tax Limitation Act” and does not include any tax rate limitation increases which are not required to be recorded in the office of the County Treasurer. This Certificate is made in connection with an election to be held by the following School District: NAME OF DISTR'CT ELECTION DATE Hastings Area School District September 23, 1991 Dated: July 29, 1991 Juanita Yarger Barry County Treasurer I’ Ann Rosenbaum Petredean, Treasurer of Calhoun County, Michigan, hereby certify that as of August 15,1991, the records of this office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, in any local units of goverment affecting the taxable property located in Hastings Area School System, Barry and Calhoun Counties, Michigan, is as follows: By Calhoun County: .2491 Medical Care Continuous 1.2820 Jail Bond 1990 Taxes By the School District: 27.7797 mills, 1991 and 1992 Date: August 15, 1991 Ann Rosenbaum Petredean Treasurer, Calhoun County This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education of Hastings Area School System, Barry and Calhoun Counties, Michigan. Patricia L. Endsley Secretary, Board of Education._______________________________________________ NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE Learn ail about Children’s Rights in The Mirii Page? by Betty Debnam Appearing in this issue of the Banner. ^Gus Goodsport’s For use by teachers and parents at home and at school. For use with issue: Children’s Rights Main idea: This U.ue is about children's rights. The following is a list of activities to be used with this issue. They are listed in order of difficulty. with the easier pre-reader assignments listed first Ask the children to do the following. 1. Find the following pictures: a judge, a school bus, n scale, the Supreme Court, a telephone, children cleaning up trash, a child talking to a police officer. 2. 'Why is it important lor children to have rights and protection? Why should juvenile offenders be treated differently from adults? Hew aid the Gault case and the Goss v Lopez cases affect children's rights? What can children do to protect their rights9 What do you think it would have been like to be a child worker al the turn of the century before the laws were changed? What does it take to be a judge at a juvenile court’’ 3. Make a list of children’s responsibilities to society. 4. Create a poster for the Anniversaiy of the Bill of Rights. 5. Pretend you are a guardian for a juvenile who has been arrested for a crime. What would you do to try to help the child? 6. What are the Bill of Rights and what do they mean to you? What would our lives be like without them? Which is the most important to you and why9 7. Circle all the numbers. Find an age. a year, a date, a number less than 15. a percentage 8. Find the following words; juvenile, founding, influence. guidance, rights, terms, confront, deprive, notified, legal, charges Define and make* up a new sentence for each one. Report Supersport: Cal Ripken Jr. Height: 6-4 Weight: 225 Birthdate: 8-24-60 Birthplace: Havre de Grace, Md. Cal Ripken Jr. is in his 11th year as shortstop with the Baltimore Orioles. Last year Cal had a .250 batting average with 78 runs, 150 hits, 28 doubles, 21 home runs and 84 RBI. In 1983 he led the American League with 121 runs, 211 hits and 47 doubles. In 1983,1984 and 1989, he tied for the league lead in number of games played. In 1983 he helped the team win the World Series. Cal has been in nine All-Star Games. He was the Most Valuable Player in this year's game. He lives with his wife, Kelly, and their daughter, Rachel Marie, in Reisterstown. Md. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 12, 1991 Woodland News by Catherine Lucas Congressmen Wolpe excited about future after the Soviet coup failure Michael Brodbeck, 2-year-old son of Abraham and Diane Brodbeck, en­ joyed the gathering at Grandpa’s pond Sunday afternoon. The gentlemen of Zion Lutheran Church held a fish fry gathering at Brodbeck’s pond Sunday afternoon. About 50 people of al) ages spent the afternoon and evening swimming, boating and sitting in the shade and visiting until the dinner bell rang. Fish, fresh sweet com, scalloped potatoes and lots more was served in the still-new pavilion with its even newer bell tower. The bell tower was built and the old bell from the Landis auction was hung this year by Abraham Brodbeck for Bill’s birthday. The pavilion was built last year with material from a old farm building. Claude Smith and the Rev. Alan Sellman fried the blue gill and cat fish fillets and the ladies furnished the rest of the meal. During the afternoon, Abraham Brodbeck caught a 23-inch catfish. He said it was equal to the largest he had caught previously in the pond. Someone else once caught one a half inch longer. Richard Brodbeck walked the Mackinac Bridge for the 27tfi time on Labor Day. This year Dale Bursley, Diane and Don Griffin and their kids, Jason and Jolene, went with him. Mildred Brodbeck drove them to the north side of the bridge and drove back before the bridge closed to wait for them at the south end. Richard and Mildred spent the night at a motel on Tuesday rode the ferry over to Mackinac Island before returning to Woodland. Richard and Anita Duits and their children and Dale and Lee Geiger also went north for the annual Labor Day walk across the bridge this year. Mary Smith. Alma Smith, Penny Smith Dahms, Chris Smith Salas, and Barbara and Brenda Smith went to a bridal shower Satur­ day for Claude Smith’s daughter, Leslie June Smith. The shower was held by the aunt of the bride, Georgia Smith, at her home in Freeport. Leslie plans to be married in Lansing in November. The reception will be aboard a river boat on the Grand River. Zion Lutheran Sunday School classes for children resumed Sunday morning. The Wednesday evening program for children through the sixth grade will begin Sept. 18. A fall potluck was held Sunday at Lakewood United Methodist Church. Next Sunday evening at 7 p.m.., the fall children and youth program will begin. The youth choir will meet at 6:30. There will be a Sun­ day evening service for the adults at 7 p.m. The Woodland Fire Department went to a fire at the home of Robert Tate at Carr Lake last week. The cause of the fire is being investigated. The fire at the Makley bam late last month is also still being investigated. The Woodland United Methodist Church held a rally service Sunday morning to open the Sunday School program for the school year. There was also a potluck dinner at noon. Ken and Iva Nichols and Pearl Broughton from Brooks Comers near Evart were special guests of the Rev. and Mrs. Carl Litchfield at the potluck. They are members of the church previously pastored by Litchfield. Leslie Litchfield Strange, daughter of the Litchfields, and her husband, Charles, are now staying at the Woodland United Methodist parsonage. The Woodland Memorial Library drop box was painted to match the building trim last week. Books are gradually being reshclved after the main room was painted last month. The books are being checked to the catalog and inventoried before being shelved. When this room is finished, the children’s room will be painted. Recent new books in the library include “Four Past Midnight" by Stephen King, “As The Crow Flies" by Jeffrey Archer, “A Time For Silence” by Phillippa Carr, “The Other Side of Love” by Jacqueline Briskin. "Chameleon" by William X. KienzIc, "The Wingless Bird" by Catherine Cookson, "Day of Atonement" by Faye Kellerman, "An Oc­ casion of Sin" by Andrew Greeley, "The Kit­ chen God’s Wife,” by Amy tan, “The Voice of the Night” by Dean R. ’ Koontz. “Whispers” by Dean R. Koontz and “Woman Without a Past” by Phyllis Whitney. Some Woodland farmers are now having wheat “flow in.” This is a process of spreading seed from an airplane that has been used to plant wheat in the area lately. Planes havt been seen and heard over the fields for several days now. Legal Notices State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Estate State of Michigan rTOOaTO VOUfT County of Barry PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 91-20687-SE Estate of HAROLD B. CHRISTIANSEN. Deceased. Social Security No. 365-28.8959. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On September 26. 1991 ot 1:00 p.m.. In the probate courtroom, Hastings, Michigan, before Honorable Richard H. Shaw, Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Joyce E. Skedgell requesting that she be appointed personal representative of the Estate of Harold B. Christiansen, who lived at 330 Philadelphia, Nashville. Ml 49073 and who died on August 19. 1991; requesting that the heirs at law of the decedent be determined; and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated June 11, 1985, be admitted to probate. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the state will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within four months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. September 4, 1991 David A. Dimmers (Pl2793) DIMMERS & McPHILLIPS 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-9596 Joyce E. Skedgell 628 West Clinton Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (9/12) File No. 91-20688-NC In the matter of Stanley Scott Smith. TAKE NOTICE: On Thursday, Sept. 26. 1991 at 3:15 p.m.. In the probate courtroom, Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of Stanley Scott Smith to Sir Scott Smith. The dtange of name is not sought for fraudulent intent. Dote: Sept. 4. 1991 Stanley Scott Smith 7613 Oak Dr. Delton, Ml 49046 (9/12) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 91-20539-NC In the matter of Edwina Marie DeJesus. To Eduardo Echevarria whose address is unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: On Thursday, Sept. 26. 1991 at 11:15 a.m., in the probate courtroom. Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition to change the name of Cdwina Marie DeJesus to Ed­ wina Marie DeJesus Valdez. Date: August 28, 1991 Rosa DeJesus 2720 S. Broadway, Apt. 268 Tyler, TX 75701 (9/12) ? BORED ? j TIRED OF THE SAME OLD ROUTINE? NEED A CHANCE? NEED SOME EXCITEMENT? NEED A NEW CHALLENGE? ENJOY HELPING PEOPLE HELP THEMSELVES? ARE YOU A GREAT COMMUNICATOR? , (j THEN, HAVE WE GO T A JOB FOR YOUI We are a small corporation in Barry County. We believe in the doctrine of people helping people, and understand that helping others is the only service worth offering. To join a great family of co-workers, you must feel that you are qualified, or feel that you have the potential to: HANDLE COURT PROCEEDINGS. WORK WITH REPOSSESSORS. WORK WITH COLLECTION AGENCYS. AND HELP PEOPLE WITH THEIR FINANCIAL MATTERS, THEN PLEASE! Send your resume, including salary history, and a cover letter explaining how you can help our collection effort to: CEO P.O. BOX 289, Hastings, Ml 48056 \ fl Z ; I \ « Z ) ) 'J by David T. Young Editor Recent events in the Soviet Union open the door to some excellent opportunities for the United States, says Congressman Howard Wolpe. Wolpe, who represents the southern half of Barry County in the U.S. House of Represen­ tatives, told a "First Friday” audience last week that he was in "a state of disbelief’ over the Soviet people’s successful defiance of a coup and said that "there are enormously ex­ citing new opportunities as a consequence. "The question is,” he added, however, "will we be wise enough to seize the opportunity?" A group of “hard-liners" last month at­ tempted to seize power and oust Soviet Presi­ dent Mikhail Gorbachev, but public resistance was so great that the eight believed to have engineered the coup attempt either fled or kill­ ed themselves. The group of hard-liners would have taken Soviet politics back to the days before the reform-minded Gorbachev assumed power. Their defeat, the return of Gorbachev and the rising popularity of Russian leader Boris Yeltsin have pushed the Soviet Union even further away from communism. “It was an affirmation of the value of democracy and freedom.” Wolpe said of the results. "And we can take pride in that.” Perhaps the greatest opportunity the U.S. now has with the changes in the Soviet Union lies n reduction of military spending, the con­ gressman said. “We must maintain our military strength because of the Middle East situation alone," Wolpe said. “But now we can roll back our military arsenal and conventional forces.” He said that 60 percent of the $300 billion defense budget is tied to defending western Europe. That area no longer faces a major threat from the Soviets, who suffer internal economic problems and continue to move toward democracy with political reforms. Much of the money the U.S. invests in its military must be redirected to help solve pro­ blems at home, such as health care, education and the infrastructure. Wolpe said the decline in U.S. economic strength over the last decade was one of the side effects of Ronald Reagan’s insistence on building up the military. And with that decline in economic strength here has come a lower living standard. He said he recently read Kevin Phillips’ book. "The Politics of Rich and Poor,” which affirmed the notion that the wealthy gained a great deal during Reagan’s presiden­ cy while the poor and middle class Americans suffered. Phillips, was an official in the Reagan Ad­ ministration when it started in 1981, examin­ ed its results 10 years later. He determined that the only result of any consequence was the widening of the gap between rich and mid­ dle class and poor. "We have a lower standard of living than we had a decade ago,” Wolpe said, noting that in most households these days both the husband and wife must work outside the home. "One of the reasons is that we’ve taken a large percentage of wealth and invested it in defense.” Meanwhile, he said, the Japanese and Ger­ mans invested in education, training and equipment to mount an effective challenge to the United States in the global marketplace. “My concern," Wolpe said, “is that we may miss the opportunity (to change spending priorities). Look at the difficulty we’ve had in getting the President (Bush) to focus on domestic issues." The congressman then issued a challenge to the public to take responsibility and action “Whether we can make that transition (away from heavy defense spending) wDi be up to you because the system responds to public pressure/’ he said. Wolpe said a big part of the problem today is the growing number of people who feel powerless and consequently choose not to vote. That trend is a threat to democracy in the U.S. at a time the rest of the world is em­ bracing concepts of freedom. “People elsewhere have risked their lives to change the system," he said. “We need to draw inspiration from these people, who ironically were inspired by us. "We need to get people involved with voting, reading newspapers. If we can do that, I think we can begin to turn it around.” In the question and answer portion of Wolpe’s presentation, the congressman was asked how he felt about Bush seeking to be known as "The Education President.” He responded, "Nothing could be less true." He said, for example, Bush’s recommenda­ tion for a “very modest" increase in Head Start funding still would leave access only to 20 percent of the children eligible. Further­ more, the increase would be funded cutting Legal Notice State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 91-20690-NC ,n the matter of Angelina Kaye Morris. Social Security 363-80-0025. TAKE NOTICE: On Thursday. Sept. 26. 1991 at 3:30 p.m.. in the probate courtroom, Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of Angelina Kaye Morris to Angelina Kaye Piper. The change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent. Date: Sept. 5, 1991. Sarah A. Pipet 254 E. Broadway Woodland. Ml 48897 367-4615 (9/|2) Congressman Howard Wolpe talks to constituents at Thomas Jefferson Hall after his “First Friday" talk on the amazing changes in the Soviet Union. financial aid to college students, thereby “robbing Peter to pay Paul.” Wolpe acknowledged that money doesn’t always solve problems, but he noted that the U.S. saw a resurgence in education after the Soviets launched the first satellite, the Sput­ nik, in 1958. In response to the technological “Space Race” challenge, the U.S. committed greater finances and resources to education and got results, culminating with the honor of being the first put a man on the moon in 1969. Wolpe said that with declining federal sup­ port for education today there is a greater financial burden on the states and on local units. But all is not bleak for education’s future, he said. "The good news is that no other issue draws broader bipartisan agreement than education,” Wolpe said. “But we've got a long ways to go.” When asked whether the U.S. should con­ tinue to help foreign countries while there are many domestic problems, he said, "At a time when it makes sense to help other countries, we don’t have the resources and need to solve our own problems at home." While noting that the U.S. has cut back foreign aid dramatically, Wolpe said he favors continuing technical and humanitarian foreign aid, but believes “We should get the international community to respond.” To a question about health care, Wolpe responded that that issue ranks second only to education as a priority for lawmakers. “We see costs going up and benefits going down," he said. “We spend much more for health care as a percentage of gross national product than other industrialized nations... I think we have an unnecessarily costly and in­ efficient system.” But he said he's not optimistic about turning things around quickly. “Whether we can pass legislation and have the President sign it is doubtful," he said. “We must not forget that there is no cost-free way to provide health insurance to the people.” Wolpe said he thinks there will be credible Democratic candidate to challenge Bush in 1992. “I don’t buy into the notion that the election already is over,” he said. He said he believes Bush is vulnerable, par­ ticularly on domestic issues and the question of fairness in ttoation. “Any candidate that begins to speak to those issues could be enormously popular," he said. Wolpe listed Iowa Senator Tom Harkin, former Massachusetts Senator Paul Tsongas, Nebraska Senator Bob Kerry and New York Governor Mario Cuomo as potential candidates. Once again, Wolpe spoke about the dangers in voter apathy and the public’s feelings of powerlessness. "The people who feel powerless have become powerless,” he said. “But how wonderful it would be to use the model of sup­ port there was for the Gulf War to solve the domestic problems in the United States.” Much of the solution lies in working together, he said. “Our competitors, other countries, have moved away from the concept of government and the private sector being in competition with each other," he pointed out. “They’re working together more now, to solve probe ms.” He added that traditional adversaries also need to work together to help solve en­ vironmental problems. He concluded, “I am basically optimistic about the future. I think it’s in our hands." Keep our People with chronic lung disease are lighting for every breath. Help keep diem from floundering. It’s a matter of life and breath.* AMERICAN ± LUNG ASSOCIATION’ "-O’— NASHVILLE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER “Offering New Therapies Not Available at Other Area Clinics” Dr. Michael Callton • • • • Therapeutic Muscle Massage Special Therapy Machines Gentle Manipulations Appointments Available Same Day ;............ NEW* PATI ENT SPECIAL ; । Examination, X-Rays, $OCOO • • and Treatment ‘ 4.0 MUST BRING COUPON TO REDEEM OFFER • OFFER EXPIRES 9/17/91 Most Insurances Accepted ■ Open 6 Days A week 127 S. Main Street, Nashville • Ph. 852-2070 • PUBLIC NOTICE • Barry County Private Sector and Community-Based Organizations The Chief Elected Officials are implementing procedures for the selection of Barry County representatives to fill one (1) private sector vacancy and one (1) community­ based organization vacancy on the Barry, Branch, and Calhoun Private Industry Council (PIC), as mandated in Section 102 of the Job Training Partnership Act of 1982. The function of the PIC is to provide guidance under the Job Training Plan to serve economically disadvantaged residents of Barry, Branch, and Calhoun Counties, in partnership with the Chief Elected Officials. Representatives of the private sector must be nominated by the Area Chamber of Commerce or other general purpose business organization. If you meet the qualifica­ tions listed below and are interested in serving on the PIC, please contact your local Chamber of Commerce or Mid Counties Consortium. Qualifications are: 1) chief executives, owners of business concerns, chief operating officers of non-governmental employers, or other private-for-profit sector executives who have substantial man­ agement or policy responsibility; 2) representative of the industrial and demographic composition of your business community, including small business (fewer than 500 employees) and minority-owned and female-owned business; and 3) commitment to actively participate and attend bi-monthly meetings. Representatives of community-based organizations may be nominated by any interested group. Qualifications for nominations are- 1) representative of a community­ based organization, which is defined as a private, non-profit organization which is representative of communities or significant segments of communities and which provides job training services in Barry. Branch, or Calhoun Counties; 2) demonstrated interest and experience in providing job training services to the economically disadvantaged; and 3) a commitment to actively participate and attend scheduled meetings. Nomination forms may be requested by writing: Chief Elected Officials. P.O. Box 1574, Battle Creek, Ml 49016. Requests should be received by September 30, 1991. ■! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 12, 1991 — Page 13 Attacker sent to prison for knifing J-Ad Graphics News Service A Hastings man who slashed a 60-year-old man with a bread knife and stole his car in February has been sentenced to prison for two to four years. Ernest E. Lewis, 26, also was ordered to pay S3,000 in court costs and fines when he was sentenced Aug. 29. Lewis pleaded guilty in July to a felony charge of assault with a dangerous weapon and a misdemeanor charge of malicious de­ struction of property More serious charges of assault with intent to commit armed rob­ bery and car theft were dismissed. Judge Richard M. Shuster sentenced Lewis to two to four years in prison for the assault charge plus 90 days for the property destruc­ tion charge. The two terms will run concur­ rently. Lewis was arrested by Hastings Police in February after holding the 60-year-old victim and his wife captive in their Hastings home. Authorities said Lewis demanded guns and threatened to kill himself and the victim. Police said Lewis woke the resident of the 100 block of East State Road. When the vic­ tim opened his bedroom door, Lewis slashed him across the stomach with a large bread knife and cut the back of his wrist, according to police. Authorities said Lewis demanded the vic­ tim’s car keys and left the house in the vehi­ cle, carrying an 8-inch knife and a pint of whiskey. Police said Lewis damaged several items in the home before leaving. Police arrested Lewis shortly afterward and recovered the knife and whiskey from the car. The victim suffered an 8- to 10-inch cut on his stomach and a 2- to 3-inch gash on his wrist, but he refused medical treatment after the incident. Following the arrest, Judge Shuster al­ lowed Lewis to remain free on bond provided he continue receiving treatment for alcohol abuse. Lewis has four convictions for drunken driving since 1981 in Barry County. In 1988, he was convicted of attempted welfare fraud. Court News In other court business: •A Delton man convicted of selling methamphetamine to an undercover officer in 1988 was re-sentenced last week to four and a half to seven years in prison. Convicted in 1989 of delivery of the drug commonly known as "crystal," Michael D. Waters, 26, appealed the 1990 sentence handed down by Judge Shuster. Authorities said Waters sold a quantity of the drug to an undercover police officer in July 1988 in Prairieville Township. A Barry County Jury convicted Waters after a trial on the felony offense. But last Thursday, Judge Shuster imposed the same prison sentence plus a $5,000 fine. During the original sentencing in February 1990, Judge Shuster said he was convinced Waters was a major drug dealer in the area. Shuster last week denied a motion to grant an appeal bond for Waters while he files an­ other appeal. •A Middleville driver has been sentenced to prison for up to five years for drunken driv­ ing. Judge Shuster handed down the 40- to 60­ month prison term Aug. 29 for Valeri Kay Plants, 42, of 904 Greenwood Sl Plants also was ordered to pay a $5,000 fine and $1,000 in court costs following the conviction for third-offense drunken driving. Plants was arrested by Middleville Police in March while driving in the village. Originally charged with the felony offense of drunken driving and a misdemeanor offense of driving with a suspended license, Plants CLASSIFIEDS The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616)948-8051 Thank You Ilelp Wanted For Rent CARD OF THANKS 1 want to thank my two sons and daughter in laws, John and Polly Rathbun of Kentucky, Gary and Darcy Rathbun and grand daughter Corrina Rathbun of Grand Rapids for my 64th birthday. Also, Roberta for the dinner, brothers and sisters in law Larry and Sophie La Barr of Navada, Jim and Callie La Barr of California for the beautiful birthday cards they sent Millie EARN EXTRA MONEY. Christmas Around The World is hiring demonstrators in your area. No collections, no delive­ ries. $300 sample kit provided. Call Teresa, 517-627-4524. 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT for one person, $260 a month plus utilities and deposit, no pets, references required. 945-5316 after '6pm.________ Husiness Services E*Z EXCAVATING: ’Septic systems ’basements dug ♦driveways •footings •stone and top soil delivered. Owner Gary Easey, 721-8982. CONCRETE WORK, FLOORS, WALLS founda­ tions, sidewalks, driveways, patios, steps, farm work and loader services available. Call Bryan Drake. 891-9359. DELIVERING SAND gravel, fill & topsoil. 945-3061, 852-2108._________________ GREENTHUMB LTD. House plant care specialist for business and household. 945-9712. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE. Residential, busi­ ness, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 WILLIE’S ASPHALT PAVING seal coating, patching. 517-852-2108, 945-3061.___ Pets HELP WANTED: 4 weeks only, October 27th to November 23rd. Need reliable live-in care­ giver, Hastings area. Full responsibility for 3 children ages 9. 5, 4 fc for 1 89yr old lady. Must be patient, capable and energetic. Children are gone weekends. Phone 948-9089. HOUSEKEEPING positions open for full/part time room attendants. Medical & dental insurance available. Paid lunch, competative wages. Please call 616-940-1777._____________ STATEWIDE CORPORA­ TION has opened new location in Hastings. People needed for all positions. Benefits, profit sharing, and management posi­ tions available. Experience preferred but not necessary. Will train. Call 945-5831 between 9am and 5pm. _________ TYPESETTER WANTED: a mature, artistic individual with Macintosh experience and the natural ability to treat our print­ ing customers like royalty. This flexible part-time position could be ideal for a mom with school aged children. Future full-time possible. Please call John or Gary at the Hastings Press for an interview. 945-3481.______ UTILITY COMPANY JOBS Start 57.80/515.75/hour, your area. Men & women needed, no experience necessary. For infor­ mation call 1-900-370-4562, ext #4317,9am-9pm, 7 days. $12.95 fee. YELLOW LAB, 6 months. 948-9611. Farm CUSTOM CIDER PRESS­ ING visit our new pressing room daily 8am to 5pm. Jugs avail­ able. Full Basket and Vineyard. 8301 Valley, Vermontville 517-726-1102. Recreation AIRPLANE: PARTNERSHIP IN CESSNA 172 hangared in Hastings. Call Tom in Wayland at 792-2841. Wanted WANTED TO BUY: Dressers any size. Call 945-2090 after 5:00 p.m. Jsor Sale HARDWOOD SPLIT and delivered $35 a face cord. Ph. 945-3730._________________ WOLFF TANNING BEDS New Commercial-Home Units from 5199. Lamps-lotionsaccessories, monthly payments low as 518. Call Today FREE NEW Color Catalog. 1-800-462-9197. CHEAP! 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Vermontville woman no longer missing A 27-year-old Vermontville area woman reported missing last Friday actually was in hiding as the result of a domestic issue and has been located, according to the Eaton County Sheriff Department. Irene Eaton of Vermontville had been reported missing by her husband Friday at 11:48 p.m. She was located in Hastings. The case has been closed, according to Detective Benton of the Eaton County Sheriff Department. Woodland barn fire ‘suspicious’ A fire of unknown origin that destroyed a 100-year-old barn on the farm of Ron and Monica Makiey, 7415 Jordan Road, Woodland, now is regarded as suspicious by fire officials investigating. The fire, reported Aug. 30, initially was believed to have been started by internal com­ bustion from the hay stored in the bam, accor­ ding to Woodland Fire Chief James Wickham. “However, it’s a known fact that this is a suspicious fire,” said Wickham. “It is still being investigated.” . WALL LAKE, DELTON, year around Lake front, 2 bedroom, deposit, references. Phone weekends 623-8218. ORANGEVILLE TWP. - Authorities are investigating the theft of seven long guns from a Guernsey Lake Road home. The burglar also shot the resident’s dog during the daytime break-in Aug. 30. "Apparently the dog was coming at him, and the guy shot him," said Barry County Deputy Sheriff Robert Abendroth. The small-caliber bullet entered the dog’s side and exited out a leg. Abendroth said the dog is recovering from the wound. Weapons, valued at $1,375, were taken from the house in the 9000 block of Guernsey Lake Road, but nothing else was reported missing. Deputies are looking for a mid 1970’s Chevrolet pickup in connection with the inci­ dent The truck is described as having a medium blue cab with a red rear box. Suspect charged with attack at home HOPE TWP. - A man who allegedly forced his way into a home, struck a man with a board and broke a car window has been charged with illegal entry and trespassing. Authorities may yet also charge Eddy L. Kidder, 33, of 7312 Milo Road, Delton, with assault and battery after the Aug. 28 domestic dispute. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Kidder forced his way intc a home in the 400 block of Harrington Road, attacked a man and attempted to drag a woman out of the building. Deputies said the residents left the building but shortly afterward to find several win­ dows broken on a car parked at the home. The Barry County Prosecutor’s office Sept. 4 issued misdemeanor warrants for illegal entry and trespassing. Arrest made for fleeing, drunken driving HASTINGS - A man test driving a car for sale was arrested Saturday for drunken driv­ ing after a high-speed chase in Hastings. Steven S. Kane, 22, of 11199 Cobb Road, Delton, was taken into custody for secondoffense drunken driving, fleeing police, and driving with a suspended license, second or subsequent offense. Kane also was arrested on an outstanding Hastings Police warrant for carrying a con­ cealed weapon. Police on patrol at 1:30 a.m. followed a black Corvette after watching the car cross the center line on Hanover Street near Shriner Street Authorities followed the car at speeds reaching 68 mph through the 'S* curve on Hanover, which reached 80 mph between Marshall and Grand streets. Police said the flee­ ing car nearly hit another vehicle while turning on Green Street The driver stopped at a parking lot on Boltwood Street and the driver fled the vehicle on foot, but was caught by police. A passenger in the Corvette, who identified himself as the owner, said Kane was test­ driving the vehicle, which was for sale. Kane registered 0.14 percent on a chemical breath lest and was jailed. Police said he has four previous convictions fordriving with a suspended license. Cash stolen from local restaurant HASTINGS - Police continue to investigate the theft of $285 and a cash box from Bob’s Grill and Restaurant The cash and locked box were missing Aug. 26 when an employee opened the restau­ rant that morning. The theft was reported to police last week after the empty box was dis­ covered hidden in the restaurant basement Police have several suspects in the theft Motorcyclist nabbed for drunken driving HASTINGS - A motorcyclist was arrested for drunken driving Friday after leading po­ lice on a short high-speed chase in Hastings. Hastings Police arrested Mark D. Benner, 23, of 995 N. Irving Road, for drunken driv­ ing and driving with a suspended license, second or subsequent offense. Authorities also may charge him with resisting police. Police on patrol attempted to stop Benner after spotting his motorcycle weaving on East State Road near Michigan Avenue at 11:43 p.m. Authorities followed at speeds of 65 to 70 mph before pulling Benner over outside city limits. Police said Benner registered 0.16 percent on a chemical breath test. They also seized a small quantity of suspected marijuana from Benner’s jacket following his arrest Fight near bar leads to broken window For Sale 1 utomotive 1979 CUTLASS SUPREME, needs motor and little body work. $300. 945-9553, HASTINGS - A ktore window wi» broken following a fight outside a Hastings tavern las. week. Police are investigating the disturbance outside the Little Brown Jug that led to the broken window at Bosley Phsnnacy next door. Authorities said a customer at Little Brown Jug was told to leave the tavern about 10:30 p.m. Sept. 4. But he got into an argument outside with a woman. Police said a passerby intervened end became involved : n a fist fight that led to the bro­ ken window at the pharmacy. The customer suffered cuts and bruises but refused treat­ ment. Damages to the window were estimated at $200. No arrests were made. 1990 LE BARON COUPE, white, am/fm cassette, air, tilt, cruise, 24,000 miles, 510,900. Call after 6pm, 945-5316. Xalional Ads ASSEMBLY WORKERS: cam excellent income for light assembly work. 504-646-1700. Dept. P4255,______________ House burglarized while owner sleeps AUTOMOBILES BAD CREDIT OKAY '88 ’91 models, guaranteed approval, no down payment, 1-800-233-8286, 24 hours. WOODLAND TWP. - Citizen’s Band radio equipment has been reported stolen from a home on the south side of Jordan Lake while the owner was asleep inside. Michigan State Police said the owner was asleep inside when the burglary took place between 1 and 5:30 a.m. Aug. 30. A burglar pulled a fan out of a window to enter the home on Donna Drive. Items stolen include a modulator, a modulator meter and a microphone, all valued at $380. CHEAP! FBI/US. SEIZED '89 Mercedes, 5200; '86 VW, 550; '87 Mercedes, 5100; '65 Mustang, 550. Choose from thousands starting 525. Free 24 hour recording reveals details 801-379-2929. Copyright #MI137JC.________________ Boat, motors stolen from two homes A boat motor and boat cover were reported stolen Sunday from a home on Day Road. The Cobra trolling motor, valued at $350, and the $250 boat cover were on a boat parked next to a dock in the 7700 block of Day Road, according to Barry County Sheriffs Nurturing... Sustaining... Helping.. .Growing We’re right around the corner or Jut’ • phone call away. Making a difference every day. DRUGLORD TRUCKS! $100 86 Bronco $50:91 Blazer $150; 77 Jeep CJ 550. Seized Vans, 4x4’s, boat;. Choose from thou­ sands starting $25. FREE 24 hour recording reveals details. 801-379-2930 Copyright #MH37KC._______________ deputies. , Meanwhile, authorities continue to investigate the theft of a 12-foot boat from Pine Lake on Sept. I. The aluminum boat, plus a motor, four life jackets and cushions were taken from the dock in Prairieville Township. The missing items were valued at $826. • WE’LL PAY YOU to type names and addresses from home! $50.00 per 100. Call 1-900-246-3131 ($0.99/min) or Write: PASSE-Y4248, 161 S. Lincolnway, N. Aurora, IL 60542. iNE IS THE “ORIGINAL!" _______________ Guns stolen, dog shot in burglary •A Lake Odessa teen arrested in connection with two bike thefts has been sentenced to jail for six months. Richard L. Mouser, 18, of 14662 Bliss Road, also was sentenced Aug. 29 to pay $3,000 in fines and court costs and SI,400 in restitution. Judge Shuster placed Mouser on probation for five years and granted release from jail for him to attend school. Mouser was arrested in June in connection with the bike thefts last year in Woodland Township. Originally charged with two counts of larceny over $100, Mouser pleaded guilty in June to one of the two felony charges, punishable by up to five years in prison. In exchange, the other count was dismissed. In an earlier case, Mouser was sentenced in February to serve six months in jail for the July 1990 burglary of a house on Brown Road in Woodland Township. He initially was ordered to serve the first 10 weekends of his term in jail, and two months of the sen­ tence were suspended until the end of his probation. SHARING IS CARING MvwKiwwJvwaieM F* Teddy Bears W Blacksmiths V September 13,14,15 MASON, MICHIGAN Ingham County Fairgrounds, Arena Bldg. Exit Kipp Rd. off 127, Follow Farground Signs Parking $1 DO per car " For Local Hormcton: Masai Area Chamber o( Commerce • (517)676-1046 SUMI (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service). pleaded guilty in July to the third-offense drunken driving charge in exchange for the dismissal of the suspended license charge. She has previous convictions in 1986 and in 1990 for drunken driving, according to court documents. Country Peddler Show Sunday. September 15.11 am. - 4 pm Police Beat JB4I-I.M1 J 16ti a 19t Ceraiy HertxmB ol Fuue The Original Peddler Show For Mare Irtarrwon: PO. Box 429 ' Decaur. M 49045 (616) 423&B7 । Volunteers Needed I | Thomapple Manor Nursing Home invites I | you to consider Volunteer Service. There | n are many one hour per week openings. | You are needed: Bingo Helpers. Deliver b Mail, Play Organ or Piano. Help with « Happy Hour, Bowling, etc. If interested conI tact Rosie Shaffer 945-2407. 2 " | | raeoovoacoaK wooeoaeooK »»< iw: iok - �38-1 <91 > Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 12, 1991 nSSr.PUZZLE -g LE-DO The Constitution words Peter Penguin is holding are hidden in the sentences below. We have found the first one for you. 1. Does Maggie feel affiful? 2. Is Jake qualified to run? 3. Do you want just ice? 4. There’s the sofa I rented. 5. Is Bob ill today? 6. Do you care if Reed comes? 7. Let’s go, Vem. 8. Gus and Harpo were here. By BETTY DEBNAM The Constitution and. Over the I years, the & zp MMOd 0 IumoS Child labor Special rights for children are not mentioned in the Constitution. Children’s rights have not always been protected as they are today. Over the years, some of the ways that children have gained rights are through: • decisions of the Supreme Court • laws passed by states • laws passed by Congress rv In 1909, famous photographer Lewis W. Hine was hired to take photos to show how bad children's working conditions were. Photos such as this “Little Spinner in Mill," taken In a cotton mill in Augusta, Ga., touched many people. The photos helped bring about changes in the laws. used the Ninth In our country’s early history, children labored long hours in very bad conditions. By 1910, kids between the ages of 10 to 15 made up 18 percent of the work force. The first action that government took on behalf of children had to do with child labor laws. L (THAT'S (Sent in by Vanessa C. Fredina) \ funnyi) Q: What do you get when you cross a ben with a bee? v. A: A real humdinger! Q: What building in Chicago has the most stories? A: The pubic library! mentand the 14th Amendment to protect children. Juvenile Courts When we talk of people under the age of 18, we often call them either ‘juveniles" or The Ninth Amendment guarantees that rights not listed in the Constitution are still held by the people. “minors.” In the early history of our country, children were tried as adults. They sometimes served long prison terms. Tbday, there are special courts to handle juvenile cases. In most states, these courts are for young people 18 and under. Some states set an age limit of 16 to 17. Juvenile courts are more informal than adult courts. These courts try to balance justice with help and guidance for young The founding fathers added this amendment because they knew that they could not list all of the rights. 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If the juvenile is detained, he or she is ---------- entitled to a probable cause hearing. At this hearing, evidence that a crime has been committed is presented to a judge. 4. Next, a trial is held to find out the facts. Everyone has a chance to have a say. These trials are more informal than those held in adult courts. They are closed to the public. A judge, not a jury, hears the cases. |—j—"I 5 A hearing is held when the judge gives the ------ sentence. Some juveniles might be sent to special group homes. 4> X TUT IONSH Mace Pharmacy. Nashville Coleman Insurance Agency Wren Funeral Home Dr. M. McAlvey & Dr. D. Ebaugh National Bank of Hastings Send only checks or money orders payable to Andrews and McMrel. Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Mail to The Mini Page Constitution Packet. P.O. Bas 419150. Kansas City, MO 64141. । Bulk discount information available upon request < Please send _____copies of The Mini Page Constitution Pocket at 110.00 plus Si .00 for postage and handling each. Total amount enclosed $_______ , .. Name --------------------------------------------------------------- ,--------- Address .... -------- City___________________________ • 4 tablespoons margarine • 1 onion, chopped • 1 ^pounds ground beef • 2 teaspoons curry powder • 114 ’/2-ounce can stewed tomatoes • 1 10-ounce box frozen peas, thawed •1 ^cup crushed tortilla chips Mini Spy and Basset are recycling. See if you can find: • arrow • bow • letter D • sword • banana • word MINI • box • letter J • knife • kite • football • peanut • mushroom • letter T The Mini Page Constitution Packet is the perfect resource for studying the Constitution. It includes the Signers of the Constitution Poster, the Making of the Constitution Timeline Poster, and the popular, award-winning Mini Page Constitution Series (contains three sets of six issues of The Mini Page). This is the 11 th in a series about the Constitution. Educational consultants: Wynell Schamel and Jean West, education specialists at the National Archives. You’ll need: Daniel R. Gole, D.D.S. Farm Bureau Insurance — Larry Neil Hastings City Bank River Bend Travel Agency 9 IM 9 '<1W V '•Ofl—I V '!«*• 1 '*•» I :•*•«<» Jokes Amend- BCJGU I POWER FREE EQUAL JUSTICE BILL GOVERN FAIR , ■ .' --------- State__________________ Zip Others could be sent to a school run by the state, especially for juveniles with serious problems. Some might be placed on probation. They might remain in the care of their parents but must follow certain rules and report to a probation officer. • to be notified of the charges against them in writing in time enough to prepare for the hearing. The Gault case Another Supreme Court decision that was important in establishing the rights of children was the case of Goss v. Lopez. In 1971, Dwight Lopez, along with five other students, was suspended for disrupting classes in Columbus, Ohio. The students were suspended for 10 days without a hearing. The families of the children brought the case to court. When the case reached the Supreme Court, it ruled that the children have the right to “due process." They deserve fair treatment in the matter of suspending or expelling them. Tbday, students must be notified and given reasons why they are not permitted to attend school. They have the right to appeal, to ask that their case be heard again. The decision that the Supreme Court made in the Gault case had a great deal of influence on the rights ofjuveniles. In 1964, Gerald Gault of Arizona, age 15, was found guilty of making an obscene phone call. His parents were not notified of the charges against him. He was not given a chance to question the person who was accusing him. No records were kept of what was said at the hearing. The Supreme Court ruled that Gerald Gault had not been treated fairly. The court ruled that because of the 14th Amendment, all young people accused of a crime have the right: • to a lawyer appointed by the court if they cannot afford one. • to remain silent and to be informed that what they say can be used against them. Students’ rights Responsibilities Children have rights. They also have responsibilities. Here are a few: • to go to school and do their best. • to obey the law and become good citizens. • to confront or question the person who is accusing them. fro— The MMI Page O, Bet-, OWwm MINI PAGE SPONSORS American Chriopractice Life Center — Dr. Eugene Curtiss Barry County Transit McDonald's UH O-wWAwfr-acrt Hastings Orthopedic Clinic — Dr. Merriman & Dr. Larke Viking & Tyden Corp. Girrbach Funeral Home Hastings Manufacturing • to do their part to help their country and community. Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. Hastings Savings & Loan JC Penney Co., Inc. Thomapple Valley Community Credit Union � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-09-19.pdf 4ac2c82a53074f081e0703d4df297aae PDF Text Text Former local man wins warhonors Chief Democrat fires up the troops X. See Story, Page 12 School vote pros, cons discussed See Pages 4 and 5 See Story, Page 14 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings VOLUME 137. NO. 30 News Briefs Kiwanis to mark 50th anniversary The Hastings Kiwanis Club will observe its 50th anniversary Wednesday evening with a banquet at the Hastings Country Club. The organization began in Hastings on Sept. 25, 1941 and it received its charter on Nov. 26, 1941. It was the 78th Kiwanis club organized in Michigan. Current president is Glenn Hahn, while president-elect is Preston Runyon. The anniversary celebration will begin with a social hour at 6 p.m., followed by dinner and a program at 7. Non-partisan vote set in Woodland The village of Woodland will have a special election Oct. 21 to decide whether future candidates for village of­ fices will have to be affiliated with a political party. Village President Lester Forman said he and the council aksed the state for permission to have a referendum on the issue. Hed said that if local elections are non-partisan, they might attract more candidates who might be reluctant to run as a Democrat or a Republican. Village politics for many years has been dominated by Republicans. Forman said the wording on the ballot will allow voters to say “yes" if they are in favor of changing the election pro­ cedure and “no” if they want to keep things as they are. Folk Life Fest at Charlton Park The annual Folk Life Festival will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Historic Charlton Park. Featured will be music, old-time demonstrations, homemade applesauce and bread, lumberjack tales from the Shantyboys, the Michigan Fiddlers Jam­ boree, square dancing, hay rides, arts and crafts and many depictions of life in late 19th century. Admission will be $3 for adults and 50 cents for children from 5 to 15 years old. Travelogue series starts 43rd year The Hastings Kiwanis' 43rd travelogue season will begin at 7 p.m. Friday with the film “A British Sum­ mer" by James and Reva Cole. The movie will be shown at the Hastings High School Lecture Hall in­ stead of at its usual place. Central Auditorium, which is undergoing exten­ sive remodeling. The Coles' "British Summer" will show the viewer the many diverse cultures and rich history from the southern tip of England to the very nor­ thernmost point in Scotland. The film will be the first of seven that will be shown during the 1991-92 season. Each will be shown monthly, ex­ cept in December. Tickets are available from any Kiwanis Club member or at the door. Banner School vote is Monday By Kathleen Scott Special to the Banner Is 88 cents a month too much to ask the average Hastings homeowner to pay to cover the cost of a community pool? Is another $6 a month to cover the cost of the new elementary school, additional educa­ tion equipment, and enlargement of existing schools a wise investment for someone who owns a home valued at $60,000? These are just a few of the questions — albeit differently worded — Hastings school officials will put before district residents in a special millage election Monday. Polls at the Hastings Middle School and Pleasantview Elementary will be open from 7 a.tn. to 8 p.m. Altogether, each resident will be asked to cast a "yes" or “no" vote on five separate proposals. Only two of the proposals will go into effect immediately. If all five proposi­ tions are approved, the monthly increase for the owner of a $60,000 home would go up $6.88. A half-mill operating increase would bring the monthly amount up to $7.13 when levied in 1992. And when two operational millages are levied in 1993, the monthly amount would increase to $11.76. The first and largest proposal seeks permis­ sion of voters for the school to take out a $13,315,000 loan to cover the cost of con­ structing a new elementary school and making improvements and renovations in all existing school buildings. Each of the elementary buildings will be renovated so that all buildings can offer the same instructional pro­ grams. Once completed, each elementary would have science, art and music rooms along with computer labs. “We’re trying to make it so the educational opportunity at each school is equal, as best we can," said Larry Haywood, treasurer of the Hastings Board of Education. “It shouldn't make a difference where students go, as far as elementary schools.” Included in that $13 million is new equip­ ment for the proposed elementary school, as well as for additional rooms or facilities that would be remodeled. These renovations and additions mean that Central Elementary students would have their own multi-purpose room and would no longer have to share the gym and cafeteria with mid­ dle school students. Currently, 1,400 students meet in the east gym of the middle school for rushed lunches, which take 1 & hours. Windowless rooms in the middle school and high school would no longer be stifling in hot weather. The parking lot at Pleasantview Elementary would be paved. Wasteful win­ dows at Lacey school would be replaced with more energy-efficiency ones. The location of the proposed elementary building has not been chosen. See SCHOOL, Page 3 Top 20 nominated for Hastings Homecoming The Top 20 Hastings High School seniors have been nominated for today's election of the annual Homecoming Court. Five boys and five girls will be selected by the entire student body. The court will appear at halftime of the Saxons’ Homecoming football contest Oct. 4 with Marshall. The 20 nominees are (seated, from left) Shana Mur­ phy, Kristy Abendroth, Chris Youngs, Jennifer Lumbert, Tadd Wattles, Chris Solmes, Jenny McKeough, Sarah Kelley, Eric Gahan, Christy Spindler, Matt Haywood, Kelle Young, (standing, from left) Ryan Nichols, Chris Turn­ bull, Matt Anton, Molly Cusack, Jason Hetherington, Angelle Cooklln, Ryan Schmader and Mark Peterson. Lake Odessa ambulance service to take over in Woodland Monday by Sharon B. Miller Staff Writer The new Lakewood Community Am­ bulance Service hopes to begin operation from the Woodland fire bam as soon as Monday, according to new Director Betty Jayne Begerow. Barry County Project Medical Control Director Wesley VonSeggem granted the former Lake Odessa volunteers the authority Sept. 12 to serve Woodland Township, which is located in Barry County, and under VonSeggem's jurisdiction. Woodland Township Supervisor Doug MacKenzie agreed Monday night to sign a service contract with the proposed Lakewood Community Ambulance Service starting Sept. 23, making Woodland the first municipality to agree to contract service from the proposed ambulance service. The volunteers will cease service in Lake Odessa and Ionia County areas on Sept. 23, when the Lake Odessa Village Council will sign an ambulance service contract with Additional News Briefs Appear on Page 3 Rockford/Lowell Ambulance Service. On Sept. 6, Ionia Project Medical Control Director Dr. Bryant Pierce officially signed a letter of confirmation, giving Rockford/Lowell authority to provide paramedic service to the Lake Odessa service area, which covers Sebewa and Odessa townships, as well as the village of Clarksville, Woodland, Sunfield and Camp­ bell townships. Pierce’s order pronounced the end of the Lake Odessa volunteer service as of Sept. 23, when the new Rockford service is scheduled to take over. VonSeggren’s authorization, allowing the new service to operate in Woodland Township, was the go-ahead the volunteers had been waiting for. Meanwhile, on Friday, Ionia Circuit Court Judge Nicholas lifted the injunction against half of the ambulance equipment held by the Village of Lake Odessa, giving the volunteers use of half of the equipment in starting their own service. This new ruling will be effective after a court date later this week. It • vill remain in ef­ fect until the hearing on the original injunction takes place, scheduled for sometime in October. Betty Jayne Begerow has been selected as the director for the new Lakewood Communi­ ty Ambulance Service. “We have a crew of 22 volunteers ready and eager 'o serve the community," said Begerow, early Tuesday morning. “We’re working our way through a mound of paper­ work, and our hope is to be up and operating by Sept. 23, the date of the Rockford takeover in Lake Odessa." The volunteers have established a board of directors, which includes Lon Ketchum, Bob Begerow, John Reimer, Jan Lackey, and Joe Bettinghouse. In addition to Director Betty Begerow, they have a financial director, Alice Forshey. Each municipality contracting with the new service will have its own advisory board, ac­ cording to Betty Begerow. See AMBULANCE, Page 2 Three Assyria board members to face recall CROP Walk set for Sunday The annual CROP Walk for hunger will take place at 2 p.m. at the Hastings First United Methodist Church. Walkers, who must register at 1:30 Sunday, will attempt to get pledges from sponsors, who will pay them so much per mileor a flat fee. Sponsor envelopes are available at area churches and at Love Inc. The fund-raising goal will be Si2,000, with 250 walkers. Proceeds will go to feed the hungry world-wide and 25 percent will go directly to Love Inc. of Barry County. PRICE 25' THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 19. 1991 Kiwanis to celebrate 50 years President-elect of the Hastings Kiwanis, Preston Runyon, left, and President Glenn Hahn receive a proclamation from Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray recognizing the civic club’s 50th anniversary. She praised the organization for its work in many worthy causes for the community. by Jeff Kaczmarczyk StaffWriter Three Assyria Township board members will face recall elections, but bids to unseat two others have failed. Enough signatures on recall petitions were collected to force a recall election for supervi­ sor Diana Newman and trustees Billy Neal and Kenneth Strain. But the recall campaign fell just short of enough signatures to recall clerk Dena Miller and treasurer Nianne Jarrard. The Special Elections Board will meet to­ day to set the recall election date. Barry County Clerk Nancy Boersma said she plans to recommend the election be held Nov. 5, which traditionally is election day in even numbered years and is the day of Hastings city elections. Needing 118 voter signatures to force the election, the recall campaign turned in be­ tween 129 and 157 signatures for the five board members. After the invalid signatures were elimi­ nated, there were 131 seeking to recall New­ man, 128 for Strain r.nd 126 for Neal, accord­ ing to Boersma. But there were just 116 for Jarrard and 115 for Miller. "There was one petition that wasn’t dated that threw out six people," Boersma said. "Some were illegible, some were printed but weren't signed the way they are in the (voter registration) book." Recall organizer Virginia Collige said she was pleased with the success of the three pe­ tition drives but said she has no plans to be­ gin a new campaign against Miller and Jarrant Collige would not discuss her campaign plans leading up to the election. "We will be successful. I'm sure of that," she said. Miller, who was sparred from the recall by three signatures, said will not rest until her three colleagues survive the recall. "We're all in it as far as I'm concerned," she said. "It's not over until after the elec­ tion." See RECALL, Page 14 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 19. 1991 Woodland Twp. to support Lake O ambulance service By Catherine Lucas Special to the Banner Woodland Township residents Monday night voted overwhelmingly to support a newly-reorganized Lake Odessa volunteer ambulance service. The move comes after it was learned that the Rockford/Lowell Ambulance Service will take over coverage of the Village of Lake Odessa next Monday. A roomful of citizens at the Woodland Township meeting almost unanimously voted to supported Lake Odessa after hearing about all the available choices and having their ques­ tions answered by Supervisor Douglas MacKenzie and ambulance volunteers. MacKenzie opened the meeting by welcom­ ing the large crowd and saying that everyone who chose to talk would be allowed from one to two minutes. Then, he said, the board would want the opinion of the group as to which available ambulance service the township should contract. The first option outlined was to contract with Rockford-Lowell Ambulance. This organization would not use local first responders, which Woodland residents said they have found often to be crucial help in the past. operate out of Hastings. This organization had agreed to continue to use Woodland’s already trained first responders. They offered 24-hour, seven-day paramedic coverage. The township subsidy required would be $4,965 per year and the user costs would be up from what Lake Odessa Ambulance has been charging. They would use an ambulance crew of two persons. The third option was to contract with a new Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance Service. This service would require the same subsidy the township has been paying and charge about $255 user fees. They would offer limited advanced medical technicians and transport with three-person crews. They would continue to use local first responders which would now be called "rescue people." This option inspired many questions, so Betty Begerow spoke for some time, telling details of what has been done to get the organization going. She said they have an am­ bulance, liability insurance, medical support from Pennock Hospital and by the end of the week expect to have medical support in Eaton County. They have lost three of the volunteers in­ volved with the Lake Odessa Ambulance Ser­ vice, but have gained five new ones and are now up to 22 volunteers, trained or willing to Rockford-Lowell also has indicated the ser­ vice will not use county paging systems in either Ionia or Barry County, but would have its own phone number. MacKenzie said he had received an unsign­ ed letter from the Village of Lake Odessa of­ fice that day. stating for the first time that the Rockford-Lowell Ambulance Service would be able to provide full advanced life support paramedic service on a 24-hour basis. He said he didn’t have time to find out if the letter was valid or how this new offer would affect costs to Woodland Township or Woodland residents, but he felt it would have to raise the previously proposed subsidy and user cost significantly. The earlier Rockford-Lowell option, with eight-hour per day paramedic and lower ser­ vice the other 16. had been offered to the township for an annual subsidy of $3,000, but that did not include the new offer of 24-hour paramedic service. This ambulance would be staffed by two people. MacKenzie said he was not sure what the trip charge would be to citizens after this township subsidy was paid. The $3,000 figure was a little lower than the township has been paying. The second option was to contract with Lansing-Mercy Ambulance which would get trained. They have asked Woodland Township for temporary garage space in the Woodland Township Fire Station, which MacKenzie said was all right with the fire department chief and personnel. This organization had been given half of the Lake Odessa Ambulance equipment in a tem­ porary court order issued in Ionia Friday, and they expected to get all or nearly all of it in the final settlement. They said the involved equip­ ment was purchased by the ambulance volunteers, and never did belong to the Village of Lake Odessa. New ambulance by-laws have been written and the organization would be operated by a board consisting of five ambulance people and a representative of each political entity that choose to do business with them. They ex­ pected support from Sunfield and Clarksville and some other areas, as they were now legal­ ly able to make contracts with them. In the last few weeks, the organization has received several large donations of cash and building materials and has gotten a $200,000 line of credit. Bob Begerow said they would be able to build their own building in Woodland Township within from 60 days to six month' as financing was available. He also stated the TO SUCCEED IN TODAY’S GLOBAL ECONOMY ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ARE THE THREE R’s... 1. Reading (in 12 different languages). 2. ’Riting (technical information on a sophisticated word processor). 3. ’Rithmetic (higher mathematics, science, engineering, and industrial design on a computer). Industrial business today means competing around the world. Companies based right here in Hastings are doing business everyday with customers world-wide. We're proud to say that Hastings' industries are "home-grown and worldknown". To continue to be competitive means we need a constant supply of qualified employees. Our local schools now must provide graduates equipped with Global Economy Skills. These people must be educated in the sciences, computers, mathematics, and foreign languages, in addition to what we traditionally refer to as "the basics". We encourage all voters in the Hastings school district to support the Bonding and Millage Propositions I, II and III in the special election on September 23. With the current shortage of space in the existing school facilities and the growth that the Hastings community is experiencing, the additions, renovations, and new elementary school are urgently needed. In addition, one of the results of a positive vote would be the construction of quality science and computer laboratories in each of the elementary schools, as well as the expansion of computer facilities in the Middle School. Hastings' industry and the schools -- through the Hastings Vocational-Industrial Partnership--have been cooperating to insure that our students receive quality education. All of us are concerned about building a strong future for our companies and our community. We believe that support­ ing our schools is one of the best ways to accomplish that. We urge you to vote YES on September 23. Think globallv, act locally. Hastings' students ... our future depends on them ... their future depends on you. Please support Propositions I, II, III, on Monday, September 23. This Message sponsored by the Hastings Vocational In­ dustrial Partnership companies listed here: E.W. Bliss FlexFab.Inc. . Hastings Fiberglass Products Hastings Manufacturing Company ProLine Company The Viking Corporation Tyden Seal Company Viatec building would be built by Woodland contractor. The L cwood Ambulance organization has arra-\ u for paging from both counties through universal emergency numbers already in service. MacKenzie stated that as soon as he officially notifed the 911 organiza­ tion, the volunteer ambulance would be paged out for calls in Woodland Township. They have arranged with three other am­ bulance services to have back-up in their area when the one ambulance is on a call. Rockford-Lowell has no mutual assistance agreements for their area and will not use the 911 universal paging number. It was explained that anyone could call either ambulance from either area if they had a particular preference and that any legally licensed ambulance can go anywhere it is called. The new Lakewood Volunteer Service can be in service by the end of September, perhaps by Sept. 23 when the old Lake Odessa Volunteer Service expires. During about 40 minutes of discussion and questions, various viewpoints were brought out, including resentment from Woodland Township residriits that four or five people on the Lake Odessa Village Council, represen­ ting perhaps 3,500 people, had tried to dictate to 20,000 people what their ambulance ser­ vice would be. They said the council destroyed what had taken about 20 years to build and had never given a valid reason for doing so. Arlene Forman asked if Woodland residents were acting solely on the basis of that anger and out of spite. A member of the audience said that the anger was perfectly natural and completely justified. Other people in the group said they did not feel they were deciding on that basis but were considering the three alternatives fairly. MacKenzie asked for a straw vote so the board would have a concrete feel of the wish of the people at the meeting. He asked that on­ ly Woodland Township residents vote. There was one vote for Rockford-Lowell and what MacKenzie called a “comparable number” for the Lansing-Mercy organization. The vote to support the new Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance Service was close to unanimous. The Township Board then came to order and Duane Bump made a motion that the township give a one-year contract to the Lake Odessa volunteers with a 30-day withdrawal by agreement clause. The contract would be drawn up by the township’s lawyer this week. The motion passed the board by roll-call vote unanimously. A motion was made by Dave Makley that the organization be given permission to use the Woodland Fire Department station to house an ambulance for not more than six months and that they have, permission to park a motor home on the grounds for housing am­ bulance personnel, so there could be 24-hour coverage. This motion was passed unanimously by a roll-call vote of the board. AMBULANCE (from Pagel) The new service will be located in the Woodland Fire Station until ambulance hous­ ing is erected. Several properties are available, and the board is making a decision. Plans are for a building to be up within 60 to 90 days, according to the volunteers. The staff of volunteers will operate in 12-hour shifts Monday through Friday and in 24-hour shifts on the weekends. “Liability insurance will be in place by the weekend,” said Begerow. “While the Barry County Project Medical Control Director can­ not give the volunteers the authority to operate directly in Ionia County, the people can call us. By state law, we can go wherever people need us,” she added. The ambulance service already has a mutual aid agreement with Ionia County’s ETT. They also are working on agreements with Hastings and Nashville at this time. “The decision by the Lake Odessa Village Council frightened a lot of people,” Begerow said, “especially tl«c elderly. Our phone has been ringing off the hook. “But things are starting to come together, and we’re really excited. That is what this is all about, helping the people who have sup­ ported us. They need someone they can de­ pend on.” In a Sept. 18 communication, the Ionia County Project Medical Director commented that the Lake Odessa volunteers certainly are entitled to apply for ambulance licensure and medical control privileges. They may make bids on any service contracts that arc available, either in the Lake Odessa or any other service area. “When this service is formed. I will be hap­ py to consider granting them medical control privileges for any government agencies wishing to contract to this new service,” Dr. Pierce said. “Since there is currently no of­ ficial ambulance company, and no township asking to change the Lake Odessa Service area contract from Rockford to another agen­ cy, I am unable to comment on any possible action at that point,” said Pierce. “If the volunteers can meet all the criteria for providing the equipment, personnel, ad­ ministration, and on-going organizational viability, I will be happy to consider them for medical control privileges," he said. “However, I would point out that with Rockford’s ongoing contract, no further bids would be sought until the term of the Rockford contract had expired.” GREAT GIFT SUGGESTION! Give a friend a BANNER SUBSCRIPTION Call 948-9051 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 19, 1991 — Page 3 Voters to consider 5 Hastings School proposals SCHOOLS...continued from the Front Page "We’re looking at many sites,” said Haywood. "It’s assumed that we will try to go with the population growth, which would put the building on the west side of town." The second proposal, a .8857 millage in­ crease request, would cover the expense of operating additions trom Proposal I. and would not go into effect until 1993. Another large bond issue (Proposal IV) would total $4,035,000 and cover the cost of adding a community swimming pool onto the high school. Along with that is an additional proposal (V) that seeks to levy .5680 mills to cover the cost of maintaining the pool, and will not go into effect until 1993. The half-mill request in Proposal 111 is a more common type of millage request, and is being sought to cover the increasing cost of operating existing facilities. "The board wanted voters to know what the cost of running everything would be," said Superintendent Carl Schoessel, explaining why the two operating millage proposals (II and V) are on the ballot, though they would not go into effect until 1993. "We know of other places in the state that have asked voters for money to build a new facility and after it’s built, they ask for money to operate it. We wanted to let everyone know, up front, how much everything would cost." Some of the up-front expenses may decrease within the next several years, as some cost-saving energy systems begin to pay for themselves. Additionally, the City of Hastings has agreed that if Proposal IV is successful, it will seek a recreational grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund to offset the school’s cost of the pool. Similar to the money that was used to develop Fish Hatchery Park, this community grant could total as much as $375,000, said Michael Klovankh, the city’s director of public works. The school cannot apply for such grants. And just as the Fish Hatchery Park project was an investment in the community, Schoessel said this millage is an investment for all residents, regardless if they have children in the schools. "AH residents of the community will benefit directly from the construction of the proposed facilities," he said. “The quality of the educational system is a major factor in the quality of life in the Hastings Area School district. Good schools produce effective leaders, responsible citizens and a safe en­ vironment in which to live. The quality of your schools impact the growth and quality of your community and makes your home more desirable." Also, added Haywood, the Michigan Synopsis of Hastings Area Schools Millage Proposals Proposition III Proposition II Proposition I Proposition IV Yearly revenue: 9280,000 Yearly revenue: 9160.000 Total revenue: 94,035,000 Yearly revenue: $180,000 Type of proposal: Bond Type of proposal: Millage Type of proposal: Millage Type of proposal: Bond Type of proposal: Millage Length of bond: 30 years Total mis: .8857 Total mAs: .5 Length of bond: 10 years Total mflage: .5680 Tax increase: Up to $6/ month* Length of mflage: Three years length of mBage: Four years Tax increase: Up to 9.88/ Length of miage: Three years Begins: Immediately Tax hcreae®: 92.21/month* Tax hcraew: S1 25/month* month* Tax increase: 91.42/month* Began: 1993 Began: 1992 Begins: Immediately Begins; 1993 borrow $ 13 million to construct This 9280,000 would be used A typical millage increase seen in Money from this bond would be Not levied until 1993, this prop­ a new elementary building and to operate and maintain the new building and renovations describ­ Hastings in the past as well as in used to construct a community osal is being sought in advance make additions and renovations swimming pool at the high to cover the cost of operation to existing buildings, in order to ed in Proposal I. other schools across the state, this proposal is being sought to school. If this plan passes, the and maintenance of the swim­ improve educational facilities, en­ cover the cost of operation and erty has agreed to seek funds to ming pod. sure that ail elementary facilities maintenance of existing facilities. offset the cost of the pool. Asks voters for the authority to are equal and to increase energy efficiency. * Approximate monthly additional property tax increase for the owner of a home with a market value of $60,000. According to the Barry-Eaton Board of Realtors. the average market value of a home in the Hastings school district over the last four months was $54,000. ‘ ‘The quality ofeducational system is a majorfactor in the quality oflife in the Hastings Area School district. Good schools produce effective leaders, responsible citizens and a safe environment in which to live. The quality ofyour schools impact the growth and quality ofyour community and makes your home more desirable. “ c.n scho«.Mi, supertnienriwn or school. Proposal I Planned Building Improvements Central Bementary - Art, computer, music and science room additions, new multi­ purpose room, expanded offices, renovated library, new energy-efficient boiler to service Central and Annex. Hfoh School - Restructured cooling system, greenhouse for vocational education department. Mkkle School - Six new classrooms, relocated and expanded library, new offices. Northeastern Bementary - Art, computers, music and science room additions, three new general classrooms, expanded library, increased work space for special needs. Pleasantview Elementary - Art, computers, music and science rooms wi be dev­ eloped out of existing building, replaced windows, paved parking Io?, new waste­ disposal unit, upgraded mechanical and electrical systems. Southeastern Bementary - Art computers, music, and science room additions, three new general classrooms, expanded library, increased work space for special needs.___________________________________________________________ _________________ Homestead Properly Tax Credit, or "Circuit Breaker," is designed to give property tax relief to people living on fixed incomes, senior citizens, the disabled and blind people and veterans or their surviving spouses. "When property taxes exceed a certain amount of income, (the qualifying residents) receive credits to offset the property tax," he explained. "Many people may already have this and their tax preparers may give them credit that they don’t know about." The millage election comes at an opportune time, said Haywood. Construction costs have decreased, along with the interest rate that would apply to the proposed bonds. “If the citizens allow it, we can get a lot of bargains now — a lot of bang for our buck. That’s why we’re really excited and hopeful.” Haywood and other school officials also are hoping to see some investment return from new heating and cooling systems. Under Pro­ position I, the boiler at Central Elementaryf, which heats Central, the Annex and goes under the front lawn of the middle school to heat that building, would be demolished. In its place would be two small units. One, located in Central School would heat the elementary and the Annex, which will return to an adult education facility under the proposed plan. The second unit would be located in the middle school. Evidence of in­ efficient heat transfer can be seen every winter, said Haywood, when the ground above the heat pipe lies uncovered, while the area surrounding it is covered with snow. Hastings students to have Soviet pen pals will soon become their pen pals. "I hope it's an experience that will bring students closer to another culture." Semerad said her daughter minored in Russian while in college and she has asked her to help interpret letters the class will be receiving from the Soviet Union. She's also thinking about asking the Russian Depart­ ment at Western Michigan University help out, if needed. The biggest difference in the Russian read­ ing programs is their emphasis on speed reading, she said. "Comprehension is not important there. It's speed." Their basis for that approach is that "there is so much knowledge out there, how are the kids going to learn everything there is to know" if they aren't fast readers. Russian students are tested in first grade and fourth grade to determine how fast they can read. They are expected to read about 40 words a minute at the first grade level and 100 words a minute in fourth grade, Semerad said. "We were welcomed by the Russian peo­ ple," she said. "They love their children." "Education there was very different We had quite an adjustment to make." The Russian children and teachers were de­ lighted to see the American visitors, she added. The school’s had a lot of physical educa­ tion equipment such as ropes, weight train­ ing equipment, basketball nets, etc. And gym teachers earn twice as much pay as the other teachers. Beds are part of school equipment too. Children arrive at school at 7 a.m. and can stay until 7 p.m. or they can stay overnight all week long. Russian children start school at age seven and remain in the same school building through high school. Classrooms have bulletin boards similar to American classes, but wallpaper decorated the walls of the Russian rooms, she said. At ths time of the coup, Semerad said, "My eyes were riveted to the TV...We rec- NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read weekly in The Hastings BANNER. Call 948-8051 Pleasantview Elementary would see savings from the installation of cost-saving widows, which have already been installed at other buildings. The long-defunct air-conditioning unit al the high school would be revamped so that maintenance employees can control the direction of cool air and the amount of energy used. "I’ve been accused of spending too much money. But I think the board would be remiss if we didn’t let the needs of the school known to the community. Just 'getting by' may im­ pact the school negatively in the years to come," said Haywood, adding that the cost of the current projects has been “shaved" since originally proposed. “We're confident we can do all that we say we’re going to do, but it will be close. There’s no extra frills." The millage election comes as a result of a needs study conducted by the Citizens Ad­ visory Committee for Building and Site Pro­ jects. After reviewing current facilities, the committee suggested the proposals in order to meet several needs including: • Alleviate overcrowdng in classrooms. Some students have had to meet in janitor closets for small group or individual classes and testing. • Maintain appropriate class size, which results in incentive funds from the state. • Ensure that all elementary buildings are equal in the facilities they offer. • Improve instructional work areas for testing and retraining the community’s residents, especially in the technology area. News Briefs by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor On the day Hastings teacher Connie Se* merad visited Leningrad, Russia this sum­ mer, the citizens there voted to change the city’s name to Saint Petersburg. "The people were beginning to feel already that Lenin and Communism wasn’t exactly what they wanted to be," she said of the June visit "We knew we were there at a very impor­ tant time." "We had a feeling it was the beginning of other changes to come," Semerad said, refer­ ring to the recent failed coup and ultimate push for independence by many Soviet re­ publics. She and her husband, Chuck, and a group of other educators were invited by the Inter­ national Reading Association to spend more titan two weeks in the Soviet Union, visit­ ing Russian schools and learning about their reading programs. As a result of that visit. Semerad has ar­ ranged for her first graders and Audrey Ren­ ner's fifth graders at Central Elementary School to correspond with students in Minsk, a city of 2 1/2 million people near Moscow. "It will be a great opportunity for them...We have to have a perspective of other countries," Semerad said. "They (American children) are our future, and they (Russian children) are their future." The first letters to be mailed to Minsk School No. 190 will primarily be a chance for the students to tell about themselves, their families, friends and school, she said. In future letters, she hopes to start an ex­ change of original literature. "We'll share our American folk tales, In­ dian legends, Uncle Remus «tores and that kind of genre," Semerad said. The Russians have an enormous number of original fairy tales to share, she added. ’ Mail takes six weeks to get to Minsk, so she kicked-off the project Wednesday by showing both classes a slide presentation of her experiences in Russia, including pho­ tographs of some of the Kiev students who Proposition V Total revenue: $13,315,000 ‘It’s Cider Time’ festivals to begin Hastings teacher Connie Semerad enjoys watching student Amber Karrar play with the mapryushka dolls she brought back from Russia. ognized a lot of the buildings. "I believe what President Bush said. Once the Russian people get a taste of freedom they will never be able to take it away. The United States is their dream place to be," she said. "We loved the people. They were friendly and interested. Knowing that they h ze a long way to go (to total freedom), I don't envy them," Semerad said. "I don't know how they'll make it They need expertise from us." NASHVILLE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER “Offering New Therapies Not Available at Other Area Clinics” Qr. Michael Callton ; • • • • Therapeutic Muscle Massage Special Therapy Machines Gentle Manipulations Appointments Available Same Day NEW PATIENT SPECIAL SOC00 i Examination, X-Rays, • and Treatment J _ _ MUST B_RING_COU_PON TO REDEEM OFFER • OFFER EXPIRES 9/24191 Most Insurances Accepted • Open 6 Days A week 127 S. Main Street, Nashville • Ph. 852-2070 The first of a series of “It’s Cider Time” festivals this fall will take place Saturday and Sunday at Historic Bowens Mills in Yankee Springs. The festivals will be held every Satur­ day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on some Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. between now and late October. A quilt show, co-sponsored by the Barry County Historical Society, will highlight this weekend’s offerings. Also planned are cider making, an old engine show, folk music, arts and crafts, the an­ nual opening of Bowen House, hay rides, boat rides and plenty of food from the Chuck Wagon and Cider Mill Cafe. Bowens Mills was built in 1864 and is a registered Michigan State Historic • Site. Marion Cook and her late husband, Neal purchased the decaying structure and since then had it restored. Festival gate fees of $2 for adults and $1 for children are used to maintain the historic site. 4-H planning first ‘FunFest’ The first 4-H “FunFest" is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 29, at the Barry Expo Center. The event will be a fund-raiser to sup­ port 4-H, replacing the organization’s annual Christmas tree sales. Included in the fest will be an all-youcan-eat dinner, booths, a cakewalk, a dunk tank, wagon rides and a number of games for children and adults. Cost for the meal will be $5 for adults and $2.50 for children under 12. It will feature beef, pork, chicken, lamb and rabbit, and a salad, beverage and dessert. New playground eyed in Woodland Volunteers will begin digging up old basketball courts, blacktop and gravel al the old Woodland School playground Sept. 28. Plans include an outdoor education center, an underground sprinkling system, an eight-basket asphalt basket­ ball court, a new sandbox area, an obstacle trail course, lire walk, tractor tunnel, a rope swing over a sand pit. and high and low balance beams. Also plann­ ed is a new sidewalk to connect the lower hall and junior high building. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 19, 1991 Viewpoint Schoolpropositions offer chance to invest in future Residents of the Hastings Area School System next week will have a chance to make a big difference in preparations to meet the challenges of the future. When they go to the polls Monday, we hope they will remember the important roles they can play and cast affirmative votes on the first three ballot propositions, to repair and renovate school facilities and to build an elementary school. Approval of two other proposals that deal with a new swimming pool is not as critical, but would demonstrate the community's commitment to quality of life. In a nutshell, we endorse the first three propositions on the ballot without reservations. We also support the other two, but understand the reasons for misgivings. Passing the bond proposals is absolutely crucial. School facilities, particularly the elementaries, are bursting at the seams, threatening the quality of education for our children, today and tomorrow. The worst-case scenarios have included counseling sessions being held in a custodian's closet and science classes in a library. The Futuring Committee has noted that Barry County is growing and will continue to do so. That means student .population increases and more pressure on existing school buildings. Anyone who attended the recent school open houses or who has taken a tour of the structures has had to notice the present problems with lack of space. If we say "no" to the bonding proposals, we are likely to face some major difficulties in the future because the need is very real. Saying "no" also would mean we are turning our backs on equipping our young people with what will be essential to compete in a very challenging future. Another reason to say "yes" Monday is that bonding rates are the most reasonable they've been in a long time. Taking advantage of that now could save a bundle later. Some folks have misunderstood the proposals and have expressed opposition as a result. Some don't realize that this is not just another millage request for operations. It is a program that attempts to deal with physical needs. Some don't realize that rural schools sold years ago could not meet the needs of students in the 1990s. Some older residents aren't aware that if they live on fixed incomes, they can use the state's "Circuit Breaker” law to regain much of what they would lose in added tax burden. Meanwhile, it's too bad that some consider a swimming pool a "frill" for the community. It would offer the Hastings area a fine educational and recreational tool A pool could teach children how to swim, a survival skill in a land with many lakes. A community pool could be a good place to get some low-risk exercise. It could offer young people a place to go. Groups such as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Camp Fire and the YMCA could use the facility to enhance their programs. And adults could use the pool for their own enjoyment So five propositions will face the voters Monday. It must be noted that the school board and administrators did not come up with them. They were recommended by a special citizens' committee, made up of people who studied long and hard on the questions of what may or may not be necessary in Hastings schools’ future. Let’s join them in support of at least the first three proposals and make a sound investment in the future. What about the costs of bond issues? To The Editor: Once again we are asked to approve a bon­ ding proposition of $13,315,000 to build a new elementary school and its related items (five in all). No price is given on any to make up the $13,315,000. I inquired what rates would be today in in­ terest to finance school bonds. I was given a low of 5.75 percent to a high of 6.50 percent so I took the average, percent. (Hastings Banner) Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1806 published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 490580602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President Stephen Jacobs Treasurer The interest to maturity (30 years) at 6 per­ cent is $16,832,298. This brings the total price to $30,147,298. I also have the costs of the Hastings High School, built in 1967. The bond rate at that time was 4.5-4.7-4.75-4.8 and 5 percent. The amount of the bonds is $5,995,000, interest to maturity, $5,677,404.10 (year 1997), total cost $11,672,404.10. Ward O. Weiler Hastings ’LOOK PAU IN WE PAYS YVE3EEH A FAILED COUP, APOPULAR UPRWM FALL OF <3o?SACUEV, W WSMANTUNG OF IRE DEMISE OF IRE COMMUNIST PAW .TME EW0F COMMUNISM- AW THE TWSWAAWTD DEMOCRACY IH'CUE^OVIET UNION So IF MOUTWNK W IS <3OING T> SHOCK ME,IREN YOU'RE CRAZY',* ' Hastings community deserves the best To The Editor: When we moved here, we were astonished to find there was no community pool in Hastings. Living in suburbia all my life, ! assumed that all communities had one, because we fail­ ed to look into it when we were “resear­ ching” where to live. For transplants, (people who move here) the services a community can offer are the key to why we stay in a town, especially since we have no family in the area. I attribute my swimming ability to the fact we had a pool in our high school in Illinois. Every year a swimming activity was incor­ porated into the physical education program. We covered things like all the primary strokes (doing many laps), basic survival and water safety techniques, and even snorkeling. I must admit it was a hassle blowing my hair dry and looking just right during school, but in die long run it paid off. I’m an agile swimmer today. This past summer, I enrolled my oldest daughter in the parent/3-year-old program through the YMCA that uses private pools found in various neighborhoods. The instruc­ tion was good, but we were so limited. There wer only five 3-year-dds and their accompa­ nying adults in this class. There was no room for more in this kidney shaped pool. Think of all the _J-year-o]ds who could benefit frag*-this^to^f it were offered in an Oiympic-size pool with more staff, not to mention its other uses. I still get jealous when 1 hear of my mom taking a water aerobics class (where there’s minimum stress impact), of a girlfriend whose children love the water because of infant swimming classes, and of water polo in­ tramurals old friends enjoy after work back in my hometown. All of these are offered by the St. Rose panel supports millage To The Editor: St. Rose School has always supported and been a part of the quality education found in the Hastings community. We continue to pro­ vide and support quality in our community. Our Christian Education Commission, the governing body of St. Rose School, wishes to go on record as supporting the upcoming bond and millage issues. Our children are our most precious resource, and that resource needs to be supported. Peace: Jo Carr, Chairperson Members: Father Chuck Fischer, Ellen Haywood, Laurie Jackson, Stephen Youngs, Linda DeWitt, Carol Pond, Ann Thomas Public Opinion - Letters YMCA at a local school pool and enjoyed by many. It can provide fun for the whole family dur­ ing certain hours when rafts, rings and such are allowed. One or two lanes can be open for the sole purpose of those wanting a good workout by swimming laps. All of these ac­ tivities can be enjoyed at a school pool under the supervision of a trained staff. How many lakes in Barry County have lifeguards? I’m aware of none. One of my fondest memories of using a school pool is when I was a counselor for a church day camp and we took the children on weekly field trips to the pool. They were always so excited to go swimming. For families who have both parents working or are being raised by a single parent, field trips like that may be the only hope these children have of learning to swim. A friend of mine has a 6-year-old who doesn’t know how to swim because she’s unable to leave work and transport him to a lesson. Yes, we’re privileged to have many lakes in Barry County, but most are not suitable for learning to swim. They’re either too shallow; too wavey from boat traffic, or too choked by weeks. And they are all a good driving distance from town. I hope this has helped persuade people to vote "yes" to a new school pool in the up­ coming election. Many skeptics may say, "Just move back to where you came from,” but there arc many things I like about Hastings that 1 would miss. Eventually we’ll have to cater to “transplants” as we get more. Couldn’t we have the best of everything here in Hastings? Please vote “yes” on the 23rd. Margaret Christensen Hastings Tax figures add up to ‘no’ vote To The Editor: I often wondered why grass-roots govern­ ment was never taught in our civics classes in school. Now I think I know. It is too boring to young people to make an impression. With a tax burden at 47.7124 mills: Hastings Area Schools with 37.8797 mills or 79.39 percent, Barry Intermediate with 1.3739 mills or 02.88 percent, Barry County with 7.4759 mills or 15.67 percent, Baltimore Township widi .9829 mills or 02.06 preent, totals 47.7124 mills or 1.0000 percent. Of the Hastings Area Schools taxes we already have a debt of 2.1 mills. If to this is added superfluous items such as a pool, these debt items would never be paid for other than by ourselves, even if the state was to come up with another form to support school systems. When we have to bond (debt) for items such as building maintenance and buses, which are known expenditures, replacement money should be budgeted for and money set aside in building or replacement funds annually. If they are not, we may need to rethink those problems and start anew from the top down. In Baltimore Township, 2 mills is the equivalent of 1.0419 percent added to your assessment, plus what you were raised already. Remember, if you do not vote, it is a ’yes’ vole. So Vote! Wayne Miller Community pool would be welcome To The Editor: Our YMCA-Youth Council conducted a National YMCA survey on the possibility of a swimming pool for the Hastings area some 20 years ago. The results showed that, for a community of our size, our two recreation departments would have trouble financing, maintaining, and operating a pool on our own. Their recommendation was that a school pool be built and maintained by the school, and this pool be shared by the whole community, in­ cluding the YMCA. I understand, after talking with the superintendent of schools and the present YMC/Y director, that this is the plan for the proposed pool. I would be in favor of this community-type pool along with the other educational needs at this time. Sincerely, Bob King YMCA (Retired) What will the voters decide at Monday’s school elections? Voters will go to the polls Monday to decide the fate of five ballot proposals put forth by the Hastings Area Schools. Officials are seeking millages to build and support a new school, build and support a school pool, and for maintenance and repairs. How do you think the proposals will fare? John Jacobs vice President Frederic Jacobs Secretary Newsroom David T. Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Todd Tubergen (Sports Editor) Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Sue Hinckley Sandra Ponsetto Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 5:30p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. - noon. Scott Ommen Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Phylls Bowers Subscription Rates: S13 per year in Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) “I think the people in this area are so tired of taxes. I think the general maintenance will pass and the others will fail, unfortunately.” “I don’t like taxes any more than anyone else, but we should be prepared to pay for the things we want our kids to have. I think if they pass, it won’t be by much.” “I don’t think they’ll all 'pass. There is a lot of controversy over the pool.” ‘‘I doubt they’re going to pass. Maybe the maintenance one will pass.” "Some of them might pass, but it won’t be the swimming pool.” "I think the pool issue will be voted down. We should look at the pay-toplay programs in the 80s We couldn’t support the athletes, so why should we support a pool?” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 19. 1991 — Page 5 Let’s take school finance fight back to Lansing "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." wrote wise old Ben Franklin in an alm-mac that sold so well, the author was able to give up the printer’s trade to fly kites, found libraries and spend his reclining years dallying with Parisian women half his age. It's too bad people bought Poor Richard's Almanac for its recipes and not its wisdom. Instructions for Cape Cod cranberry mince pie have been handed down from generation to generation, but sage advice, like a birthday present from a spinster aunt, has languished on the shelf, largely forgotten and usually ignored. And now comes another millage election. Together with creating unpleasant divi­ siveness in an otherwise reasonably happy community, a millage election serves to re­ mind us of our inability to solve a simple, yet complicated, problem - namely, how to support good schools without actually coughing up any money. The problem of providing adequate and eq­ uitable education, thus far, has proven to be an unsolvable Rubic's cube of financial ma­ nipulation and political deal-cutting in far-off places like Lansing and Washington D.C. But after the first few rows of brightly col­ ored squares are successfully lined up else­ where, the folks inevitably left to solve that final, difficult row are the local taxpayers. That's what I call the trickle-down theory in reverse. That's the other half of the cutyour-taxes, get-government-off-your-backs program that Ronald Reagan never told you about in 1981. Funding public education will continue to end in a struggle at the local ballot box until the participants - the school district and the voters - agree to move the debate back to where it began. Rather than stand in the dark and curse the darkness, local citizens on both sides of the millage issue should light a can­ dle, agree to set aside their differences, and work together to influence the unresolved state and federal taxation issues that created this mess for local governments. Let's take another divisive issue to illus­ trate a point. The abortion debate is perhaps the most highly-charged, emotional issue in the coun­ try today. But what would happen if both camps agreed to disagree and then devoted their massive, combined energies into pro­ Information about the Hastings Reporter’s Notes... by... Jeff Kaczmarczyk moting abstinence for teenagers, preventing accidental pregnancies and providing adoption alternatives? The answer, of course, is the unwanted pregnancy rate would fall, the adoption rate would rise - and abortions would decline. Certainly abortions would not completely disappear, but many would be eliminated, which would put an end to much of the hue and cry over the issue for all but the most radical (and reactionary) antagonists. Of course, second only to losing entirely, that's the last thing either the militant pro­ abortionists or hard-line anti-abortionists want to happen. If the issue disappears from the front burner, the activists lose their soap­ box, their clout and their donated bucks. Similarly, the last thing the state and fed­ eral bureaucracy want to see happen is local citizens band together and carry the fight for equitable school financing back to a higher level. So long as we are at each other's throats over millage elections at home, the politicos and administrators in Lansing and Washington are safe and happy tackling the more pressing issues of the day, such as how to get re-elected in '92. The powers on high know all too well what's happening down here in the trenches each time they fail to deal with the education finance crisis. Unable to pay the bills, the local school districts put forward millage re­ quests. Then the shouting begins. Folks argue in coffee shops and club meetings. Fiery letters to the editor fill up newspaper opinion pages. Long-time friends stop speaking to each other, and husbands and wives have an en­ tirely new reason to hurl epithets at each other. Leading the opposing charges are senior citizens, who angrily demand to know why the schools are picking their so-called fixedincome pockets; and educators, who pro­ To The Editor: — w & P*" nounce in a language all their own, that "inadequate financial inputs adversely impact upon goal-based educational outputs." Yet both sides agree that the state educa­ tion system is in a financial disarray. And the fact that another millage has been put before the voters represents a failure of the larger system to correct itself. That’s where voter anger comes in. It's tempting to blame school districts for failing to hold down rising costs. Though various free-market ideas such as "schools of choice" are a hopelessly naive idea for better classroom education, it is obvious to anyone who has studied a school budget that a bit more free-market economics in the account­ ing department would save the district, and the taxpayers, money. It's tempting as well to blame the "greedy geezers" who continue to vote down millage requests - despite the fact that senior citizens collect 23 percent of federal government out­ lays while children receive barely 5 percent. Generosity is a virtue, but there’s nothing in the Constitution that limits voting to the virtuous. If "baby boomers" with children would spend less time self-absorbed in their own pursuits and more time participating in society and government, they’d soon realize their sheer numbers could vote senior citizens out of existence if they were so inclined. The sad fact is many voters Monday are going to cast an angry ballot against policies in Lansing or Washington. That anger, while understandable, is as misdirected as a harried slap to a child’s face following a bad day at the office. Yet that is precisely what many naysayers will do Monday at the polls. As a community we need to stop beating up on each other and re-direct our energies to the source of the problem. The first place we must solve our school-finance dilemma is in Lansing and Washington. Until we recognize that, local battles over millage elections will continue for years to come. Letters opportunities for students to participate in an excellent sport that develops individual and team skills; and a way to ensure that all of our students are water-safe, a necessity in this lake-filled part of the state. These improvements will also ultimately at­ tract new families and businesses to locate here, increasing the tax base and spendable in­ come locally. While supporting these propositions will mean an increase, we must consider the cost of not supporting them. Every citizen in this country has a stake in the education of our children. Society and the world are changing daily. If Schools need to be more conservative To The Editor: It’s getting close to Sept. 23, when we have to decide on how we are going to vote on the school proposals. If the voters could see the piles of school desks and electric typewriters that are thrown out every year, they might think twice about how they will vote. All the desks needed was a little spray paint and a drop of oil for a sticky seat and they would be like new again. And perhaps all the typewriters needed was a little cleaning, but it’s too convenient for the schools to pitch them out and purchase new ones at taxpayers’ expenses. Why can’t the school board work with the Social Services Dept, and get some of those lazy people who don’t want to work, off theyr lazy “duffs” and have them spray paint the desks? That way they would earn some of the money they get from the taxpayers. Has anyone noticed the new homes that have been built in Barry County? There are four just in our area. That means more tax dollars going to the schools. The school board is going to have to be a lit­ tle more conservative before I’ll ever consider voting for any of their proposals. As for the swimming pool, I understand they had a chance of having one donated to them, but they turned it down. I don't think they should even think of asking the voters for one now. We didn’t have one when I went to school and kids got along just fine. Back then the teachers were more interested in teaching the kids, not trying to make a name for the school. With the way the economy is today, I don't understand how the school board can even think of asking for more money. People are out of work. Big Wheel is closing, putting more people out of work, but the schools need more money. Where do they think they will get it from? Let the schools be a little more conservative, wc have to. Dee Goddard Hastings EDITOR’S NOTE: It must be pointed out that school officials deny that they have turned down any donation of a pool. It also must be noted that housing starts will not increase school revenue because of the way state aid works. Finally, the school board didn’t come up with the proposals, a citizens’ committee did. Boosters support millage requests To The Editor: The Hastings Athletic Boosters are parents of student athletes who are organized for the purpose of supporting all interscholastic athletics in the Hastings Area School System. The Boosters provide needed assistance in maintaining athletic programs, promoting in­ terest in all sports, and encouraging your young student-athletes to be good sports in representing our school and community. We, the Hastings Athletic Boosters, recognize the many needs of our school system in maintaining a quality education for our children. Wc know that good schools pro­ duce responsible citizens and effectie leaders School Systems by Carl Schoessel, Superintendent We must invest in education Our family moved to Hastings three and a half years ago. “Excellence in education" is something we have always believed in and supported. Like many others, wc are concerned about the future of our education system and its funding as our public schools are struggling to stay competitive, not only as a state, but as a na­ tion in a growing international market. It is everyone’s responsibility to put pressure on our elected officials to address these problems — in the long run. In the short run, we are facing several millage proposals next week. The proposed renovation and construction projects are needed to bring existing facilities to an acceptable level, to reduce the over­ crowding which adversely affects quality education, and to allow for broader cur­ riculum for students. Among the many benefits that a community swimming pool would provide are year-round access to a lifetime sport that provides ex­ cellent conditioning with low risk of injury; KNOW YOUR SCHOOLS in our community. The Hastings Athletic Boosters would like to go on record as supporting the upcoming millage proposals and encourage others to do the same. Hastings Athletic Boosters Executive Board Mike Murphy, Steve Youngs, Nancy McDonald, Vicki Carr. Sue and Ed McKough, Dee Endsley, Paul Peterson, Steve Balderson, Carls hies, Carolyn Wilder, Bill Hanshaw. Ray Rose. Tom Warner. Ed Soren­ son. Hal and Ruth Wattles, Greg Gillons. Ar­ chie Jennings. NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE we fail to make these needed investments in our public education system, we are doing less than a complete job of preparing our children to meet the challenges and demands of this changing world. It is our responsibility as adults to do our best to provide for our children’s future. Through education, we must give them the tools to deal with today’s and tomorrow’s problems. Show your support for our schools and the future of America, our children. Sincerely, Ed and Sally Sorenson Hastings Read my writing: No new taxes To The Editor. Don’t be fooled by the way the school millage proposals are put on the ballot. The school board knows they don’t have a chance to get the pool approved. But they want us to think about the pool and.we will lei the other proposals slip through, thinking wc saved a lot of money. I have read all the pros and cons and I think it is time to send the board a message: stop spending your way out of trouble and start managing. We cannot ask anyone for a raise when we run cut of money. The article about the Homestead Act sounds like we get all our taxes back. Well, it sure doesn’t work that way. First of all, we have to pay all our taxes up front, then wait for a little refund after tax time next year, if our taxes are raised $140 wc would get a refund of about $9. That doesn't sound like good business to me. It is lime to send a message: “No more millage increases." Art Brewer Hastings Need outweighs self-interest To The Editor: When we face a possible tax increase, a retiree like me must weigh self-interest against public need. When I see our children and teenagers. 1 know 1 must give the matter serious consideration. Also, because I have the utmost respect for the Hastings Area Schools administration and Board of Education, their request for increas­ ed revenue tells me there is a critical need. I have learned that a six-by-six-foot broom closet serves as an elementary counseling 6ffice and that a library doubles as an elemen­ tary science classroom, obviously with no laboratory facilities. And there’s a total lack of space for the increased enrollment that's just ahead. We really need to find out for ourselves what the situation is before we cast our votes on the five propositions requiring our consideration. Sincerely yours. Elizabeth Underwood Hastings For kids and community Children and community - two reasons why '.he school election on Monday is so important, because the decision that the voters of the Hastings Area School District make on that day cer­ tainly will affect the future of both. The community and its schools are at a crossroads as we prepare to vote on school bonding and millage propositions recommended by the Citizens Advisory Committee for Building and Site Projects. This group of community representatives spent many, many hours last year tour­ ing the existing school buildings and thinking about what had to be done, not only to position the schools for the future, but also more importantly, to prepare our students for their future. Our children will live most of their lives in the next century and especially will need a good background in science and computers to be successful workers and citizens who can make in­ formed decisions. The schools now don’t have the facilities or equipment needed to provide that kind of training, but a successful vote on Sept. 23 will correct that problem because each school then will have specially designed Jmd equipped science and computer laboratories. Also at stake in this election is what the future will hold for our rapidly growing population of special education students and those children needing special counseling and help with the serious problems that many of ihem are facing as they arc grow ing up. Too often in the past, these special children have gotten whatever is available or left over in terms of the spaces in which they have to meet. A successful vote on Sept. 23 will provide ap­ propriate spaces for the delivery of special education services and enable children with special needs and problems to work with counselors and teachers in settings other than custodial closets and store rooms. Having children working in closets and storerooms because they arc the only spaces available is a symptom of the growth that we arc experiencing now and that will increase in the future. As an example, there are 50 more students attending the middle school this year than were enrolled in the building last yeai. And. that’s without the additional students who will be enrolling after the new housing developments on the north and south sides of town arc completed. ' There is no doubt that we need more classroom space, and sooner or later what is on the ballot will have to be done. By supporting the bonding propositions at this time, the community’s taxpayers can save money due to the current comparatively low construction costs and the fact that interest rates on bonds arc at the lowest levels in years. Sooner or later, the building has to be done, and a lot of communities like ours in Michigan arc realizing that sooner is better because there are 50 school bond proposals on the ballot, just in September in the state. In addition, the proposed new construction can be considered as an investment in the com­ munity. as illustrated by the High School building. Constructed at a cost of $5,995,000 in the late 1960s, the building currently has been appraised at $17,644,891. This is a 51 percent in­ crease in value after considering the original cost of the facility and the bond interest cost of $5,677,404 over the 30 years that it takes to pay off the bonds. The City of Hastings recently was selected as a finalist to be included in a listing of the "best small American cities," and the selection was based in part on the status of the schools in the community. What is true of Hastings is true of Barry County... wc all know that this is a great community where the quality of life is very good. By building needed school facilities and a community swimming pool, the quality of life in our community can only get better. The schools have to build new facilities in order to serve the community's residents, especially our children, the way they should be served. Should we be satisfied when children with serious problems are meeting in closets, don’t wc want to provide our young people with good science and computer knowledge, and shouldn't wc want to build today for our children's tomorrow? Undoubtedly there arc reasons why some residents will not support the proposals, but 1 hope that voters will consider two big reasons to vote “yes" — our children and our community! Letls give kids ‘good environment’ To The Editor First, we congratulate you and your staff for the excellent newspaper you are providing this community. You people are serving us comprehensive coverage of probably all general happenings with-in depth coverage, fine writing and outstanding press work. We support the Board of Education's pro­ posals for the improvement of our educational facilities. Since we have lived in Hastings, our electors have continuously voted to expand and keep the Hastings Educational structures so that our kids can study in a good environment. Far-sighted people provided good schools for our kids, and we hope this new and the older generation will continue to do the same. A committee composed of our citizens in all walks of life came up with these recommenda­ tions after a very thorough study. Let’s go with them on Sept. 23. Sincerely, Gladys A. Youngs George Buzz Youngs Consider long-term issue of education To The Editor Some folks who have recently sent in letters to the Banner seem to be missing the point about the upcoming Hastings Schools bonding and millage election. This election is not about the size of storage closets or about the length of sleeves on girls’ softball shirts. Rather, this election is about who is having to use the closets to be counsel­ ed and who is wearing those shirts. The out­ come of this election is very important to the children of Hastings school district. Propositions I. Il and III will certainly im­ prove the quality of education for these students. Propositions IV and V (the com­ munity pool), will improve the quality of life not only for our students, but for the com­ munity in general. School district residents of ail ages will be using the community pool. Please consider the very serious long-term issue of educating our community’s children... for the sake of their futures and for the sake of our community. Please give your support on Monday. John C. Johnston Hastings Swimming has therapeutic value 7b The Editor As orthopedic surgeons concerned about the health of our patients, we support the pool proposals in addition to the school building propositions. There is no doubt that swimming is one of the best forms of exercise for all ages, youth through seniors. It strengthens the heart, im­ proves blood circulation, enhances muscle development and improves joint range of motion. Swimming is particularly beneficial as a therapeutic measure for musculoskeletal in­ juries and for chronic neuromuscular and joint disease. We see numerous patients who will benefit significantly from a swimming program. A year-around pool will offer a much need­ ed therapeutic resource as well as a recrea­ tional opportunity for our community. So let us get together and give our com­ munity an advantage that we have been lack­ ing too long. Kenneths. Merriman. M.D. Hastings Daryl S. Larke. M.D. Hastings ‘Rails to Trails’ add to hardship To The Editor Rails to Trails — I would like to have the ones who are in favor of them to put themselves in the shoes of those who arc go­ ing to be affected the most. Namely the ad­ joining property owners. Our ancestors were. I’m sure, more than happy to allow the railroad to be put through their property to benefit the local com­ munities, and our country as well. Little did they know that the agreement they made, which is in writing in the abstract would be of little value. Our fine lawmakers in Lansing decided to put through the Michigan Reverter Act. PA 13 of 1968. which mandates that ad­ joining property owners must record a re­ quisite notice within one year of the 1968 act or forever lose their rights. Doesn’t it seem strange that not even one adjacent property owner is on record having expressed such an interest, in the slate of Michigan? Not only have the adjacent property owners put up with hardships because of the railroad, the problems that have occurred since the RR was abandoned arc going to increase because of the access the public will have to land along the right of way. There are so many facts and concerns that everyone should be aware of before something is done that will be regretted in the future. Il is gratifying to know that our county commissioners have done their homework on Rails to Trails and are on record opposing this plan. Robert Lowell Hastings �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 19, 1991 Q Q Donna Faye Houghtalin HASTINGS ■ Donna Faye Houghtalin, 68 of 414 West Green Street, Hastings passed away Sunday, September 15, 1991 at Thomapple Manor, Hastings. Mrs. Houghtalin was bom April 21,1923 in North Dakota, the daughter of Ralph and Hazel (Pryor) Hunt. She came to Hastings in 1960 from Iowa. She was married to James I. Houghtalin February 10, 1968 in Hastings. She was employed as a professional secretary. Her last employment was 20 years at the Viking Corpo­ ration in Hastings, retiring in 1975. Mrs. Houghtalin is survived by her husband, James; a son and wife, David and Michele Black of Grand Rapids; stepson and wife, Lynn and Reta Houghtalin of St. Petersburg, Florida; two grandchildren, Jessica and Jeffrey Black; two step grandchildren, Eric and Melinda Houghtalin; three sisters, Ruth Radford of Kalamazoo, Dorothy Jones and Louise Miller, both of Osceola, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles W. Black in 1960 whom she had married in 1943. Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 18 at the Wren Funeral Home, 1401 North Broadway, Hastings with Reverend Willard H. Curtis officiating. Burial was in the Striker Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the TB and Emphysema Foundation. Dominic 'Doc' Marco j NASHVILLE - Dominic “Doc” Marco, 88. formerly of Nashville, passed away Sunday, September 15, 1991 at Sherbrooke Nursing Center, Grand Rapids after a long illness. Mr. Marco was bora on March 11, 1903 in Franklin Mine, the son of John and Lena (Rossio)' Marco. He was raised in Franklin Mine and attended school there. He was married to Bessie Shook in 1947. She preceded him in death in 1977. Mr. Marco was employed at Quincy Mining Company in Franklin Mine as an electrical maintenance worker in his early years. He also worked for General Motors in Pontiac as a mechanic, and for Clark Manufacturing in Battle Creek repairing fork lift trucks. Mr. Marco is survived by four brothers, Andrew of Stanwood, Vincent of Lapeer, Mike of Livonia and George of Homewood, Illinois; three sisters, Lucy Lamberson of Big Rapids, Margaret Gorman of Detroit and Martina Pichitino of Battle Creek; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 18, at Maple Valley ChapelGenther Funeral Home, Nashville with Reverend Kenneth Vaught officiating. Burial was at Wilcox Cemetery, Maple Grove Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nashville United Methodist Church Building Fund. “ ATTEND SERVICES ------- Hastings Area— HOPE UNITED METHODIST ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. CHURCH Part of the Anglican HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 904 Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Cotant, choir director. Sunday morning 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.. Morning Worship; 4:45 p.m., Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m., Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. Terry Lane (at Starr School Road). Philip R. Colburn, Pastor. Church phone number is 945-2170, if no answer, cal! 945-3355. Saturday services arc: Sabbath School at 9:20 a.m. (for all ages), and Worship Service at 11:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting this Tuesday. 7:00-8:00 p.m. The community is invited. A Holy Spirit Seminar will be con­ ducted at the Delton Sevcnth-day HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings, Michigan. G. Kent Keller, Pastor. Eileen Higbee, Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday. Sept. 22 9:30 and 11:10 Morning Worship Service. Nursery provided. Broad­ cast of 9:30 service over WBCHA.M and FM; 9:50 Church School for All ages, including new Adult Class; 10:30-11:10 Coffee Hour in the Dining Room. Monday. Sept. 23 - Newsletter articles due. Tues­ day. Sept 24 - 7:30 Church Life Committee meeting. Wednesday. Sept. 25 - 9:30 Women’s Organiza­ tion Board Meeting; 7:30 Chancel Choir practice. Friday. Sept. 27 6:00 Menders Dinner in the Dining Room - Program and Fellowship bnng a dish to pass and your own table service. Saturday, Sept. 28 6:30 Progressive Dinner — All­ Church. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church Streets, Philip L. Brown, Pastor. Church phone 616/945-9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. Morning Wor­ ship 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. (nursery attendant). Middle High Youth and Senior High Youth 5:30 p.m. Broadcast of worship service over WBCH AM-FM at 10:30 a.m. Mondays Children’s Choir 3:00 p.m. Tuesday. Wednesday, ami Thursday Narcotics Anonymous 12:00 noon. Wednesday Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursdays Bazaar Workshop 9 a.m.; Bell Choir 6:30 p.m.; Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m.; Co-Dependents Anonymous 8:30 p.m. Saturday Co-Dependents Anonymous 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 20 - Missons Bake Sale 8:30 a.m. at National Bank. .Saturday, Sept. 21 Start of Men’s Study Group 8:00 a.m.; Goodwill Class Potluck/Program 6:00 p.-rt. Sun­ day. Sept. 22 - Ninth Annual Barry County CROP Walk - Registration 1:30 p.m. — walk starts at 2:00 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23 - Deborah UMW Circle 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24 - Barry County Jail Ministry. 7 p.m. Wednesday. Sept. 25 - UMW Circles - Leah, Priscilla, Rachel 9:30 a.m.; Ruth UMW Cir­ cle 1:00 p.m. Sunday. Sept. 29 Fish Bowl Offering for Hunger; Friday, Oct. 4 - Visually Impaired Persons (V.I.P.’s) 9:30 a.m. Catholic Church of the Diocese of the midwest. 2415 McCann Rd.. Ir­ ving, Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sunday 10:00 a.m. Holy Commu­ nion; 5 p.m. Evening Prayer. 1928 Book of Common prayer used at all services. CHURCH OF THE’ NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. James Leitzman Pastor. Sun­ ' day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. ; Services for Adults, Teens and Children. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor Carl Litchfield. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974. Worship Services — Sunday. 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School. 9.45 a.m. 4-H meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study, Wednesdays. 5: 15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers, 801 Barber Rd.. Hastings. F.R.I.E.N.D. Carnival, Sept. 15th, 9:00-11:00 a.m. Smorgasbords: 4:30-7:30. Sept 6. Oct. 4. Oct. 19 (reservation this date only). Nov. 8. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St., Michael Anton, Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Sept. 22 - 8:00 Holy Communion; 9: 30 Church School (all ages); 10: 45 Holy Communion, Church Picnic. Thursday. Sept. 19 - 6:45 Bd. of Ed.; 7:00 Bldg. Exp. Comm.; 8:00 AA. Saturday, Sept. 21 - 8:00 NA. Monday. Sept. 23 6: 00 Positive Parenting; 7:00 Bazaar Workbee. Tuesday. Sept. 24 - 3:00 Choir School. Wednes­ day. Sept. 25 - 10:30 Word watchers. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings, Michigan 948-8004. James R. Barrett, Asst. Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Clasixs for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service, Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00, Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7: 00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Prycr meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir pracice. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. Father Charles Fisher, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD, 502 E. Bond, Hastings. Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. 948-2529. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser­ vice — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. Adventist Church. Sept. 20 and 21. Call the Hastings church for more information on (he above activities. Communion Sabbath, Sept. 28. is 13th Sabbath; the Lord's Supper will be celebrated as the central part of the Worship Service. Sunshine Band meets al 4:00 on the 28th for singing at the Tendercare Nursing home on North Avenue. Hastins. Our Community Service Center, 502 E. Green Street, is open to the public on Monday and Wednesday. 9-12 noon. To make sure your needs are met. call 945-2361 for ar. appointment for clothing. BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. MI 49058. Sunday Ser­ vices: Bible Classes 10 a.m.. Wor­ ship 11 a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister. Phone 945-2938. Focus on the Family video scries begins Sept. 4-Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. One Nation Under God Bible Correspondence Course. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, (The Bible Church) Bring Your Bible. 600 Powell Road, 1 mile East of Hastings. Our Motto: ’’The Bible, the whole Bi­ ble. and nothing but the Bible". Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m. Thursday 7:30 prayer meeting and softball for the youth. Pastor Emeritus, Rus Sarver. Phone 945-9224. Every Sunday is Friend­ ship Day. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF. GOD, 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Michigan, James A. Campbell, Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz OTSEGO - Belle M. Doster, 88 of 1362 M-89, Otsego, passed away Tuesday, Septem­ ber 17, 1991 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Doster was born on August 10,1903 in Prairieville Township, the daughter of Frank and Bessie (Williamson) Hughes. She had lived most of her lifetime in the Hastings and Prairieville areas. She had lived with her sister-in-law Inez Hughes for the past 23 years. She graduated from Plainwell High School in 1922. She was employed at the former Bennet & Gown Shop in Hastings for several years. Mrs. Doster was a member of die Hastings Presbyterian Church; life member of Hastings Chapter #7 O.E.S. She loved to sew and knit. Mrs. Doster is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Nevins of Hastings and J. Edsel and Jane Sinclair of Hastings; seven grandchil­ dren, John and Jeffrey Sinclair, Julie Green­ field, Jane Webb, Donald Nevins, Richard Nevins, Mary Dunnigan; nine great grandchil­ dren; one niece and one nephew. Mrs. Doster was preceded in death by two husbands, Stewart Mullen on January 7, 1928 and Leon Doster on October 24, 1952; also three grandchildren, Martha and Mary Sinclair and Matthew John Webb. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 19 at the Williams Funeral Home with Reverend Kent Keller of the Hastings Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will be at the Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Barry County or the Michigan Heart Association. Envelopes available at the funeral home. Jack Norton_________ \ WHITE CLOUD - Jack Norton, 65 of White Cloud, formerly of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 1991 at Gerber Memorial Hospital in FremonL Mr. Norton was born on May 1, 1926 in Barry County, the son of Harold and Mabie (Service) Norton. He was raised in Carlton Center area and attended Brown School. He was a Veteran of World War II serving in the Navy. He was employed for 35 years at Michigan State Highway Department in Hastings, retir­ ing in 1980 and moved to White Cloud. Mr. Norton is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Gene and Dee Norton of Lansing; three grandchildren; two sisters, Myrtle Falconer of White Cloud, Barbara Main of Hastings; half sister, Donna Hayes of Grand Rapids; half brother, Jeffrey Ford of Califor­ nia; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Harold (Buster) Norton, Jr. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 20 at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend G. Kent Keller officiat­ ing. Burial will be at the Fuller Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 19 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association. GRAND RAPIDS, MINNESOTA - Rorence M. Pike, 85 of Grand Rapids, Minnesota passed away Sunday, September 8, 1991 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Mrs. Pike was bora July 14, 1906 in South Milford, Indiana. She moved to Delton in 1952. She worked in the kitchen of the Delton Kellogg High School for eight years and retired to Grand Rapids, Minnesota in 1971. Mrs. Pike is survived by her husband, Eddie; a daughter, Diane Tobias of Grand Rapids, Minnesota; a step son, Carroll Pike of Battle Creek; six grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a step son, Keith Hummel in March, 1991. Memorial services were held Thursday, September 12 at the Victory Celebration Church with Reverend Gregory Baudeck officiating. Arrangements were made by Libbey Funeral Home, Grand Rapids, Minnesota. School athletic program receives numercus gifts The Hastings athletic program is the reci­ pient of nearly $4,000 in gifts that were of­ ficially accepted at Monday's Board of Educa­ tion meeting. A total of $2,876 worth of equipment and services was donated recently by the Hastings Athletic Boosters for the fall sports teams. Every team benefitied from the donations, which included heart monitor for the cross­ country team. 11 football helmets, roll dryers for the tennis courts, water coolers for the soccer and basketball teams and a film for the soccer team. In a separate donation, Dr. Larry Blair gave the school a golf cart worth $ i ,800 to be used during athletic events, specifically for the school's trainers. Some people may have noticed the vehicle at Friday’s football game. A special platform has been attached to the rear of the cart so that it can cany a stretcher. A third gift, worth $1,000 from the Southeastern Elementary School Parent­ Teacher Organization covered the cost and in­ stallation of 10-foot-tall boards, which have since been painted with murals by Hastings graduate Jodie Dilno and visually represent the school’s theme "Where Possibilities Become Reality.” Q Reuben D. LaRose J IONIA - Reuben D. LaRose, 76 of Ionia, formerly of Middleville, passed away Thursday, September 12,1991 at Metro­ politan Hospital, Grand Rapids. Surviving are two step-daughters, Mrs. Steve (Patricia) Christner of Holton, Mrs. Virginia McDonald of Hastings; seven step­ grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 20, at the Temple Baptist Church, Ionia with Reverend Jim Houseman officiating. Burial will be at Ml Hope Cemet­ ery, Middleville. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. ( Chester Wilder ) NASHVILLE - Chester Wilder, 78 of 357 South Wellman Road, Nashville passed away Monday, September 16, 1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Wilder was bora December 23,1912 in Rose Hill, Virginia, the son of Sylvanus and Linda (Markle) Wilder. He was raised in Virgi­ nia and Ohio and attended schools there. He came to his present address in 1943 from Kalamazoo. He was married to Guila L. Smith October 26, 1934. He was employed about 30 years at E.W. Bliss Company, retiring in 1974. He was engaged in farming and an avid Tiger Baseball fan. He was a member of E.W. Bliss Retirees, past president UAW Local 414, member and past officer of Manatee Trailer Park Associa­ tion in Bradenton, Florida and it’s Shuffle Board Club. He was also a member of Rorida Mobile Home Association. Mr. Wilder is survived by his wife, Guila; three daughters, Mrs. Paul (Bonnie) Hoffman of Hastings, Mrs. Richard (Sunny) Huver of Austin, Texas, Mrs. Gary (Sharon) Daniels of Hastings; three sons and wives, Arden and Carolyn Wilder, Neil and Nancy Wilder, all of Hastings, Vera and Mary Wilder of Benton Harbor; 17 grandchildren; 11 great grandchil­ dren; sisters, Kate Guingrich of Celina, Ohio and Dalie Glass of Paulding, Ohio; two half sisters, Celia Speelman of Convoy, Ohio and Betty Odle of Mobile, Alabama; a half brother, Lee Wilder of Sebring, Florida. He was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 18 at the Dowling Country Chapel with Reverend Merlin Pratt and Reverend Kay Pratt officiating. There will be no funeral home visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association or Dowling Coun­ try Chapel. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, 1401 North Broadway, Hastings. In other business: • The board gave tentative approval of the proposed travel study trip by the high school's FFA Club to Kansas City, Mo.. Nov. 13 to 16 for the annual national FFA convention. • The district’s 1991-92 adult education plan was accepted and will be submitted to the State Department of Education, as required by law. • Custodian Sue Wilson was granted an un­ paid leave of absence, likely to be extended to the end of the month. Plcas'intview kindergarten instructor Vai Campbell has returned from child care leave. And Pamela Strobel has been hired as a food service worker at the middle school, replacing Gloria Travis who resigned last month. • An out-of-district transfer was approved for Robert Lawson, so that he may attend his final year of high school at Lakewood. Accep­ tance of a non-resident student was denied because it was not based on educational needs, nor was the student in her final year of high school The Delton Kellogg board of education also had already denied the transfer of Melissa Ellard from that district Hastings. • The board accepted a policy, "Special Use of School Buses," which had been discussed at the August meeting. • Another policy, focusing on special education curriculum review and develop­ ment for elementary and middle school students was presented to the board by high school special education teacher David Wilcox. That policy, which can be obtained at the administration office for review and com­ ment, will be submitted for approval at the next regular board meeting. Monday. Oct. 21, at Pleasantview Elementary. Charles H. VanSyckle JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP ■ Charles H. VanSyckle, 81 of 2563 Culver Road, Johns­ town Township, Barry County, passed away Friday, September 13, 1991 at Leila Hospital, Battle Creek, following a long illness. Mr. VanSyckle was bora October 15, 1909 in Johnstown Township, the son of LaVerne W. and Mary L. (Durham) VanSyckle and had lived in the Battle Creek and Gull Lake area his entire life. He was the owner/operator of the C. VanSyckle Realty in Battle Creek from 1937 until his retirement in 1984. He was a former member of the Battle Creek Board of Realtors, the National Realtor’s Asso­ ciation, and the Johnstown Township Board of Review. Before his real estate career, he was employed by the H.B. Sherman Company and Ralston Purina. He received his Mechanical and Diesel Engineering degree from Wayne State School of Engineering and was a 1927 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School and a member of the former Bedford Congregauonal Church. He and the former Martha M. Hartsock were married September 30,1935, and she survives. Mr. VanSyckle is survived by his son, Philip L. VanSyckle of Dowling; two sisters, Louise Denekas, and Marion Begg, both of Kalama­ zoo; one brother, Neil VanSyckle of Mt. Pleas­ ant; eight nieces and nephews; 11 grandnieces and grandnephews He was preceded in death by one brother, DeLloyd in 1975. At his request, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 21 at 10:30 a.m. at the HoagSwitzer Funeral Home, Galesburg. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes available at the funeral home. SUBSCRIBE to the BANNER G?//...948-8051 (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits. banfield united METHODIST CHURCH. Rev. Merlin Pratt. Worship 9 a.m. and Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Wednes­ day, 9:30 a.m.. Alive in Christ Bi­ ble Study at Banficld and 7 p.m. at Country Chapel. UMYS 6:30 every Sunday night at Country Chapel ex­ cept first Sunday of the month, Buuieid. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses. JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASS0CIA1 ION Hatting* and Lake Odetia WREN FUNERAL HOME Delton Area OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6547 Lacey Rd.. Lacey. Mass: Sunday 8 30 a.m. ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC .CHURCH, 11252 Floria Rd. Delton. Masses: Saturday, p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. 5:00 Hailing* FLEXFABINCORPORATED of Hailing* NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.O. I. C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway - Hailing* BOSLEY PHARMACY ■ Preicriptiom" - UBS. Jefferion 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hatting*. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770C~ok Rd. — Hailing*. Michigan CHUUCH OF GOD. 7th DAY, Ban/ield, Michigan. Services 10 a.m. each Saturday. Call 671-4100, or Box 42. Bedford. Mich. 49020. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service r 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Satur­ day Mass 6:30 p.m Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. Tape savers win computers Saving cash register tapes from the Felpausch Food Center in Hastings paid off for students at St. Rose School. The 136 kids earned these two computers by collecting about $206,000 worth of tapes. Shown here with the prizes are (from eft. back) Andi Pond. Nicole Main. Greg Brower. St. Rose Principal Steve Youngs. Felpausch Assistant Manager Larry Cook, Katie Loftus. Mark Noteboom. Molly Woods and (front) Chad Noteboom �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 19, 1991 — Page 7 Waterses celebrate 25th wedding anniversary Richardson-Clark announce engagement Hamilton-Watson united in marriage Greg and Kathy Richardson of Freeport are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, Sean G. Richardson to Catina Kay Clark of Lowell. Sean is a 1989 graduate of Lakewood High School and Tina is a 1991 graduate of Hastings High School. A late fall wedding is planned. Janie Hamilton and Paul Watson were mar­ ried in Florida at New River Baptist Church on Aug. 17. Janie is from Brooker. Fla., and was employed at Pepsi Cola Bottlers of Gainesville. Paul is from Hastings and is employed by the State of Michigan. They are residing on Heath Road in Hastings. Russell and Sandra Waters of Delton will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house at 2 p.m. Sunday. Sept. 29. at the home of Earl and Doris Frost. 6695 Norris Road, Delton. Hosting the open house will be their daughter and son-in-law, Jeff and Tenia Marr of Delton; son and wife and grandson. Russell Jr.. Heather and Christopher Waters of Hickory Comers; son and girlfriend. Tim of Delton and Stacey James of Delton; and the parents of Sandra, Earl and Doris Frost of Delton. The presence of all family and friends is requested. Rex Frisby observing his 80th birthday Sept. 29 Furlong-Allwardt plan November 23 wedding Rich Furlong of Lake Odessa and Sue Furlong of Nashville and Guy and Nellie Allwardt of Nashville arc pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Cindy and Tim. A Nov. 23, 1991 wedding is being planned. Mrs. Zella Beckhold to observe 98th birthday Zella (Hazzard) Beckhold will be 98 years old on Sept. 30. A card shower is being planned for her. Cards may be sent to 1219 Pleasant St., Lake Odessa. Mich. 48849. The children of Rex Frisby invite friends and relatives to an open house at the Frisby home Sept. 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. to help celebrate his 80th birthday. Presence is the only gift desired. Cards may be sent to 232 Sisson Road, Freeport, Mich. 49325. Barry County Marriage Licenses: Robert Neil Leonard, Dowling and Karen Lynn Smith, Dowling. Michael Charles Benner. Woodland and Pricilla Ann Decker, Woodland. Leon Clare Hall, Hastings and Theresa Ann Wendorf, Hastings. Gregory Allen Fryklind, Hastings and Col­ ette Kay Schipper, Hastings. Harvey Gaylord Mohr, Hastings and Janice Lea Burch, Hastings. Richard David Sweet, Jr., Nashville and Jeannie Lucille Hicks, Nashville. Carl Breck Vaden, Dowling and Nancy Lee Bliz, Battle Creek. Wesley Paul Wilkins, Woodland and Chari­ ty Ann Hudson, Woodland. Edward R. Lewis, Hastings and Jo Lynn Hilgendorf, Hastings. Andy Joe Hayes, Hastings and Christine Joy Shipley. Hastings. Elsie Sage presented a red rose and a newspaper from the day of their birth to Don and Steve Reid at an Order of the Eastern Star program honor­ ing them last week in Hastings. Hastings OES chapter honors father and son By Catherine Lucas Don and Steven Reid, Hastings father and son, were honored by the Order of the Eastern Star. Hastings Chapter No. 7 last Tuesday night. The Hastings chapter, chartered in 1871, now 121 years old, is the second oldest con­ tinuously functioning chapter in the world with Coldwater, Michigan, No. 2, being the oldest. After Worthy Matron Connie Spencer and Worthy Patron John Erbes opened the meeting, special guests from Hickory Cor­ ners, Lake Odessa. Bedford and Middleville Masonic organizations were introduced. Don and the Rev. Steve Reid, guests of honor, and their wives, Dorothy and Joyce, were introduced. Don and Steve were escorted to the east and sealed on the dias. Erbes read a biography of Don Reid, telling that he was the first baby bom in Pennock Hospital. (Reid later corrected this to say he was the first boy baby. Some girl had beaten him by a few days.) He graduated from Hastings High School in 1941, then Universi­ ty of Michigan and served in the Army Air Corps. He was electrical building inspector in Barry County for a short period of time, and he worked for 30 years at Grand Rapids Book Case Company. Now, retired, he plays the organ and piano at Word of Faith Church. Don Reid’s father owned the Thomapple Roller Rink at Thomapple Lake, and in his youth, Don was an accomplished and noted roller skater, able to do many difficult tricks. Don Reid is now in the Musical Saw Players organization, which he helped organize. He plays with them at nursing homes, senior citizen centers and other benefits. He also plays the organ and piano when asked. Next, Steve Reid’s biography was read. Like his father, he was bom at Pennock Hospital and graduated from Hastings High School. He went to Southern California College at Costa Mesa. Calif., on a scholarship and while there met his wife. He taught at a Chris­ tian school in Wilmington, Calif, for a while and in 1979 returned to Barry County, where he took a job with the county. He entered the ministry at Hope Church and on Jan. 1, 1984, became part-time ad­ ministrator of Love Inc. of Barry County. It was told that he never forgets a name or face, has served on many community commit­ tees, is active in the Summerfest, Habitat for Humanity, does Biblical dramas, and has played Santa Claus in Hastings for several years. He sings and has his own gospel group; he fills in for pastors or speaks at churches when asked, in addition to giving his Biblical dramas; he is a member of the Barry County Ministerial Association and a past president of that group. He is now full-time director of Barry Coun­ ty Love, Inc., an organization that works with 60 churches and many public agencies to help people who are in need. It was also mentioned that Steve Reid loves junk food. Elsie Sage presented each of the Reids with a red rose and a certificate and a newspaper from the day they were each bom. When asked to speak, Steve said he had not been given credit for another of his charitable projects — he is growing hair for three bald men. Pete Dull and The Old Timers, Joe An­ drews and Lloyd Peck of Battle Creek, came ito the meeting room with »heir instruments and played some lively music. Don Reid was asked to join them on the organ and Steve sang "What A Friend I Have In Jesus” with them. Dull said that he greatly enjoys the work of the Old Timers, who play mostly at convales­ cent and nursing homes. Refreshments were served in the lodge din­ ing room, and a porcelain doll was raffled off. The doll was made by Worthy Matron, Connie Spencer, and dressed by Paula Bachman. It was won by Neal Rider. Pro­ ceeds from the doll raffle were for the ‘ ‘Make-A-Wish-Foundation. ’ ’ Spencer said she was very happy to report they met their goal for a contribution to the worth-while organization which helps serious­ ly or terminally ill children get a last wish granted. Legal Notice Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting Five Generations Five generations of one family gathered recently in Hastings. Shown here are (from left) great-grandmother Evelyn McGuire of Spangdahlem A.F.B., Germany; grandfather Marvin Hulsebos of Nashville; mother and son Jackie Hulsebos and Joshua Fulford of Hastings, and in the front great-great grandmother Marie Cluckey o' Hastings. Sept. 9, 1991 — 7:00 p.m. Six board members present, one absent, county commissioner Mike Smith and deputy clerk. Meeting adjourned at 7:05 for budget hearing, reconvened at 8:00. Send statement of opposition to legislators and etc. regarding sugarbush trail. Paid outstanding bills. Adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Juanita A. Slocum, Clerk Attested to by: Richard C. Thomas. Supervisor (9/ j 9) The Rev. Steve Reid sings with "The Old Timers,” Pete Dull, Joe Andrews and Lloyd Peck. Don Reid was playing the organ, but is not pictured. Four generations Four generations The four generations in this family include, from left, Tenia Marr of Delton. Sandra Waters of Delton, Doris Frost of Delton, and Dorothy Wellman of Hastings. The family of Ruth (Mead) Gillespe recently were together for the first time in 27 years to surprise Ruth for her 75th birthday. Present were Doreen Buhl from Hastings, Duane Mead, Scotland; Dan Mead, Arizona; Ron Mead, Arizona; Phil Mead, Lansing; Darwin Mead, Nashville; and Darlene Mead, Middleville. Ruth received 36 roses, ne to represent each child/ spouse, grandchild, and great-grand­ child. Shown here are four generations, father Merlin Buhl, great-grandmother Ruth Gillespe, grandmother Doreen Buhl and baby Shauna Buhl. �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 19. 1991 Legal Notices SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage mode by MARK E. Mac­ FADYEN and GERALDINE A MacFADYEN. husband and wife to D & N SAVINGS BANK. FSB. now known as D & N Bank. fsb. Mortgagee- dated March 27, 1990. and recorded on March 29. 1990, in Liber 497. on page 68. Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Eight Thou­ sand Thirteen anti 02 100 Dollars ($68,013.02). in­ cluding interest at NBD Prime Rate + 5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State Street. Hostings. Michigan, at 11:00 o'clock a.m., on October 31. 1991. Said premises ore situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The East 1/2 of the following: A parcel of land in Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 8. Town 3 North, Range 10 West, described as commencing at the center of Section 8 for place of beginning, said place of beginning being the center of highway, thence West on the 1 4 line to Bluff Road of Supervisors Plat of Brigg s Subdivision, thence Northerly along the East side of said Bluff Road a distance of 200 feet, thence East to center of highway, thence Southerly along center of highway to place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless found abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale. Doted: September 19. 1991 CAROLYN J. CRAWFORD (P40384) MASON. STEINHARDT. JACOBS AND PERLMAN, Professional Corporation Attorneys 4000 Town Center, Suite 1500 Southfield. Ml 48075 D 4 N BANK, fsb Mortgagee (10/17) SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage mode by MARK E. MacFADYEN and GERALDINE A. MacFADYEN. hus­ band and wife to D 4 N SAVINGS BANK. FSB. now known as D 4 K Bank, fsb Mortgagee, dated July 20. 1990, and recorded on August 27. 1990, in liber 504, on page 559, Barry County Records. Michigan, and as modified by an Addendum to Mortgage dated November 7, 1990, and recorded on November 16. 1990. in Liber 508, on page 307, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Nine Thousand Five Hundred Nine and 38/100 Dollars ($9,509.38). including interest at 14.25% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan, at 11:00 o'clock a.m. on October 10, 1991. Sold premises are situated in the Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The East 1 Z2 of the following A parcel of land in Northwest fractional 1 /4 of Section 8. Town 3 North. Range 10 West, described as commencing at the center of Section 8 for place of beginning, said place of beginning being the center of highway, thence West on the 3/4 lino to Bluff Rood of Supervisors Plat of Brigg's Subdivision, thence Northerly along the East side of said Bluff Road a distance of 200 feet, thence East to center of highway, thence Southerly along center of highway to place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless found abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 29. 1991 D 4 N Bonk, fsb. Mortgagee CAROLYN J. CRAWFORD (P40384) MASON. STEINHARDT. JACOBS 4 PERLMAN, Professional Corporation Attorneys. 4000 Town Center. Suite 1500 Southfield. Ml 48075 (9/26) State of Michigan In the sth Judicial Circuit Court NOTICE OF LAND CONTRACT FORECLOSURE SALE File No. 90-451-CH Hon. Richard M. Shuster JOHN D. SCHAECHTERLE and KAREN S. SCHAECHTERLE. Ann Landers Plaintiffs. Counter-Defendants. vs. DANIEL EGGERS and VICKiE EGGERS. ROBERT I. BALDWIN and DONNA E. BALDWIN. GERALD L. LYONS, and PETER HOUGH and LINDA HOUGH Defendants, Counter-Plaintiffs Mary C. Edger (P-33029) Attorney for Plaintiffs 4700 Ardmore, Suite 101 Okemos, Michigan 48864 (517) 349-9000 David H. Tripp (P-29290) Attorney for Defendants 206 S. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 945-9585 DEFAULT having been mode in the conditions of a Judgment of Foreclosure of a certain land con­ tract mode on October 26. 1987. wherein DANIEL EGGERS and VICKIE EGGERS are the vendees and JOHN D. SCHAECHTERLE and KAREN S. SCHAECHTERLE ore the vendors; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Friday. Oc­ tober 4th, 1991, at 10:00 o’clock in the forenoon, at the front entrance to the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, that being the place established by said Judgment for holding the foreclosure sale, there will be offered lor sale and sold to the highest bidder at public auction, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on said Judgment of Foreclosure, together with allowable costs of the sale, the lands and premises in said Judgment of foreclosure mentioned and described as follows: Properties situated in Rutland Township. Barry County. Michigan, and more particularly described as: Parcel *2: The Northwest 1/4 of lhe Southwest 1/4 of Section 10, Town 3 North, Range 9 West. Parcel 03: The North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 10. Parcel #4: That portion of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 10 lying south of the centerline of Highway M-37 EXCEPT: commenc­ ing at the Northwest corner of the Northeast 1 /4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 10; thence South II 3/7 rods; thence East to Highway M-37; thence Northwesterly along said Highway M-37 to the East and West 1 /4 line; thence West along said East and West 1/4 line to the point of beginning. Parcel *5: That portion ol the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1 /4 of said Section 10 lying south of the centerline of Highway M-37, EXCEPT: Commencing where the East line of the West 1 /2 of the Northwest 1 /4 of the Southeast I /4 of said Section 10 intersects the centerline of said Highway M-37 for the place of beginning for this exception: thence South 10 rods; thence Nor­ thwesterly, parallel to said Highway M-37, 8 rods; thence Nonh to the centerline of said Highway M-37; thence southeasterly along the centerline of said Highway M-37 to the place of beginning. Parcel Hb: The West 1 /2 of the Southwest I /4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 10. EXCEPT, Com­ mencing at the Southwest earner of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 10 for the place of beginning of this exception; thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes 5 seconds West along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 991.33 feet; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 02 seconds East 396.32 feet: thence North 00 degrees 16 minutes 51 second" West 330.61 feet; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 10 seconds East 264.35 feet along the North line of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 15 minutes 23 seconds East 1324.18 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 49 minutes 37 seconds West 659.47 feet to the place of beginning. Dated: August 22, 1991 Mary C. Edgar (P-33029) Attorney for Plaintiffs 4700 Ardmore, Suite 101 Okemos. Ml >8864 (9/26) He’s bicycling away his, and wife’s, life Dear Ann Landers: Someone very dear to us is married to a man who refuses to grow up. He is old enough to be president of a com­ pany but the most important thing in his life is not his wife, his children or his job. It is his bicycle. Seven years ago, this couple moved to a warm climate so "Mr. Bicycle" could train year ’round. While there, he had three bike wrecks which resulted in a broken collarbone, a fractured knee and many cracked ribs. Because of his injuries, he hasn’t worked for two years and has landed in bankruptcy court. They are now living with our friend’s parents. Although "Mrs. Bicycle" is working two jobs, their income is still low enough so that they are eligible for food stamps. Mr. Bicycle is still not employed which isn’t sur­ prising because he has never been enthusiastic about working. He quit a good job last year after four days because he said it didn’t pay enough. The real reason is that the job cut into his six hour a day training schedule. This man is no idiot. He has a college degree and other professional certifications. It seems that he lacks lhe great American work ethic and there is always someone around to rescue him -- mainly his wife. So, Ann. got any good ideas to help change this situation? Mrs. Bicycle may listen to you even if her husband won’t. -- Disgusted and Dumbfounded Dear D and D: Mrs. Bicycle should look in the dictionary for the word, "enabler.” That’s HER. She should then get some counseling and decide whether or not she wants to spend the rest of her life like this (maybe she does). The decision should be hers, so stay out of it. Her mother’s upset about trips Dear Ann Landers: I have been dating the same guy for eight years. Two years ago he gave me a diamond ring and we decided to get married. While making our wedding plans we suddenly came face to face with the financial Local Birth Announcements: Birth Announcement Chris and Kari Yonkers are pleased to an­ nounce the birth of their new daughter. Anna Grace, born August 18 at Pennock Hospital. Anna weighed 8 pounds and was 21 inches long. Proud firsHnne grandparents are Tom and Pat Yonkers of Hastings and Wayne and Polly Brown of Woodland. It’s A Boy! David and Carrie Dakin of Kalamazoo would like to announce the birth of their son, Chad Fredric. on August 27th at 5:45 p.m., weighing 9 lbs.. 5 ozs.. 22 ’a in. long. He was born al Bronson Hospital. Chad was welcom­ ed home by 2 Vi year old brother. Alex. The proud grandparents are Jack and Susanne Green and Dave and Lola Dakin of Hastings. It’s A Girl! Nicole Lynn, born August 28. weighing 7 lbs.. 3 ozs.. and 20 in. long. Nicole was bom at St. Joseph Hospital. South Bend. Ind. Parents are Terri and Steven Howe. Welcom­ ing her home is her brother Tyler. BOY, Tyler James, bom August 17 to Tim and Tammi Duke of Urbandale, weighing 9 lbs.. 9V4 ozs.. 21 Vi in. long. Grandparents are Ron and Carol Tobias of Nashville and Tom and Phyllis Duke of Bronson. Great­ grandparents are Marguerite Tobias of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schmidt of Virgil. Illinois. GIRL, Sara May. bom August 13th at 6:30 p.m. to Wayne and Linda DeWitt. Mid­ dleville. weighing 7 lbs.. 5 ozs.. and 18 in. long. GIRL, Alisha Ann, bora August 21 at 7:50 p m. to Dawn Bird. Freeport and Quentin Aikens. Ionia, weighing 7 lbs.. 6'6 ozs., 20 in. long. GIRL, Brooke M’Lynn, born August 22 at 9:32 a.m. to Tammy Miller and Jerry Bracy of Bellevue, weighing 8 lbs.. 7% ozs.. 21 in. long. ' PERSONAL LOANS WILL MEET WITH YOUR APPROVAL BOY, Casey Paul, bom August 23 to Dennis and Melinda Pepper. Clarksville, weighing 8 lbs., 5M ozs.. 2116 in. long. .You 11 also approve of our low, competitive rates, friendly service and individual repayment terms. When you're in need of cash, just stop in and speak to us. GIRL, A daughter was born to Buck and Cin­ dy Killinger Aug. 31. 1991 at Langley Air Force Base Hospital. Virginia. She weighed 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and was named Jordan Ashlcigh. Former Hastings residents. Mr. and Mrs' Killinger now make their home in Gloucester. Va. Grandparents are Bernie and Maxine Killinger of Hastings and Shirley Barnum of Woodland. Rational Sank of [Hastings West State at Broadway Hastings, Michigan Gun Lake Office 12850 Chief Noonday Rd. MEMBER FDIC itiu awtiK LENDER BOY, Quintcn Alan, bora August 23 at 5:53 a.m. to Lorie and Alan Marcott, Wayland, weighing 9 lbs., 2% ozs.. and 20% in. long. BOY, Steven Clay, born August 23 to Henry and Sandra Knier. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. 12M ozs.. and 21% in. long. realities of life and decided to wait until we had enough money to buy a little house. Our relationship is going well. The only problem is my parents. They get upset whenever my fiance and I go out of town together. I have told them that we sleep in separate beds, but that isn’t enough. My mother gives me these long-winded lectures about how it isn’t right since we are not mar­ ried. Ann. I’m 25 years old and haven’t lived with my parents since I was 18. This has caused many arguments and there are times when my mother and I don’t speak. How can I tell her that she’s living in the Dark Ages without hurting her feelings? I love my parents but when it comes to my personal relationships. I don’t believe they have the right to make us feel guilty about spending time together out of town. They have no idea what we do when we’re IN town, so why should it matter to them what we do when we're traveling? I know my parents read your column. Will you please give me some advice before I lose my temper and say something I will regret? Thanks. Ann. -- D.S.. Greensboro. N.C. Dear Greensboro: A 25-year-old woman who has not lived at home since she was 18 and is engaged to a man with whom she has been going for eight years should not be discussing her sleeping arrangements with her mother or anyone else. Keep your lip zipped. Should anyone bring up lhe subject of your sex life, simply say, "That topic is not one 1 want to talk about." She’s dying from smoking Dear Ann Landers: This is in response to the woman who was upset because her brothet and his wife would not allow her to smoke in their home. That letter hit me hard, and when you read my story, you will understand why. Millions of people who consider themselves non-smokers should think again. If they allow smoking in their homes, they are smokers whether they like it or not. I have never smoked, but I have been ex­ posed to secondhand smoke since early childhood. Last fall I was diagnosed with lung cancer. I had major surgery followed by five horrific months of chemotherapy. My weight dropped to 92 pounds. I lost all my hair, had hallucinations, nightmares and wanted to die. To have gone through all this hell when I’ve Family writes monthly letters Dear Ann Landers: I am one of five boys, no sisters. On the death of our parents, we decided to keep in touch by writing a "family letter.” Each month one of us would take a turn writing the "family letter." starting with the oldest who 'vould then mail copies to all the others. This way each of us receives a newsy letter every month and we only have to write one letter every fifth month. What is remarkable is that wc now range from 60 to 73 years of age and the family let­ ters have not missed a month for 15 years. We all look forward eagerly to that monthly report. That letter every fifth month, copied in qualruplicate, has kept our family not only in touch with one another, but the ties are stronger than ever. This has been so successful that our children are embarking on a similar plan. I recommend that brothers and sisters who live in different cities try this. It is actually quite easy and it can be immensely rewarding. One of Five in Connecticut Dear Connecticut: What a sweet idea? For those who want to try it, a good way to start is by sending a copy of this column and a note saying, “How about it?” Gen of the Day: A life of ease and comfort may not be as wonderful as you may think. Only through sickness do we appreciate good health. Hunger teaches us to value food. Knowing evil helps us appreciate what is good. Is life passing you by? Want to improve your social skills? Write for Ann Landers' new booklet, “How to Make Friends and Stop Be­ ing Lonely. ” Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $4.15 (this includes postage and handling) to: Friends, do Ann Landers, P. O. Box 11562, Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $5.05.) COPYRIGHT 1991 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE, INC. 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Polaris accessories ■■rwriri are built Indy tough. reliable. Before November 30, only $169 extends warranty coverage a year beyond the standard one season factory warranty. And easy-to-get Polans StarCard financing can pay for it all. So get to a Polans dealer today. POLRRI5 M Hr.-r .mix .it fMrtmtMting dejJcn jnd 'ubpst to modrl *v*ibb<litv Indv 44«’X<UAnJ Indv WSP xr not included in thr Srptember SW pre■ U<r due to 4 higher Uwn r»prtrd Snow Check wki ol thew model' Beliew II. ----- HARRISON TRUE VALUE JnutytUUX) 11068 Gun Lake Road Gun Lake Phone 795-3852 �Tne Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 19, 1991 — Page 9 From Time to Time... By Esther Walton M. L. Cook looks at welfare, 1941 Welfare offices in 1941 were in the basement of the Barry County Court­ house. This set of two articles gives the historical beginning of Social Aid as setup by the government in the 1930s. M.L Cook wrote the article, which is divided into two parts far easier reading. The interesting part of the article is M.L. Cook foresaw 50 years ago that the system would financially overwhelm the taxpayers' ability to pay for it. In lhe May 22, 1941, Banner. M.L Cook wrote this in-depth article on welfare and relief. Fifty years later it gives a historical look on the system, its agencies and what they did: By M.L. Cook Early in the Roosevelt administration, the idea seemed to be that existing county public welfare organizations were not competent nor disposed to adequately deal with the welfare situation of any county. Therefore, the federal government took over nearly all public welfare of every county to direct lhe relief work in each county. There was no doubt valid ground for criticism of the work of county welfare setups, because their aim was usually to save all the money they could for lhe taxpayers by scrimping on lhe aid given rather than by judging each case and paying the aid where needed, not only to help adults, but also to provide them with food for the growing children. While there were grounds for criticism of local relief agencies. New Deal critics did not show wisdom in the manner in which they set about to meet the problems of county relief. No matter how well the head of the county government might endeavor to do the relief work, he was from lhe outside of the county and was therefore seriously handicapped by his lack of knowledge of local conditions. He was also hindered by lack of acquaintances who could have given him information he should have had before attempting to aid an individual or family. As a consequence, some persons received assistance who were not entitled to it, for they could have provided for themselves. In other instances, the aid rendered was given in a manner that robbed those who received it of incentive to support themselves. In other cases, the aid created future relief problems instead of solving existing pro­ blems. There were sometimes extravagance and waste of supplies. Occasionally, when a visionary was at lhe head of such organiza­ tion, he muddled rather than helped the local situation. These government-controlled county agen­ cies however did prove one thing: that it was impossible for county poor boards to ade­ quately meet the relief needs of counties because there was no provision for such an in­ vestigation and such sympathetic study as ought to have been given to such relief cases. It became evident to the Legislature of Michigan two years ago that while public relief needed to be placed on a different basis then having the saving of taxpayers money as its principal aim, experience had also proven that far greater local control of relief work was in every way desirable. So the Legislature enacted a law, designed to prevent duplication of relief efforts by county poor boards and emergency relief setups in Michigan counties. It especially aim­ ed to give each county adequate control of relief work within its borders. So, the legislature in 1939 provided a new relief setup for every Michigan county to take over all relief work within that county for which the county paid a part or all of lhe cost the new setup was called "The County Social Welfare Department." It cooperates with the State Social Welfare Department. In all cases in which a county pays all or a part of the cost of welfare or relief work done within a county, the County Social Welfare Department is responsible for what is done. Il functions in place of the former county poor board and county emergency relief organization. The County Social Welfare Department consists of three members, two of whom are chosen by the Board of Supervisors and lhe third by the State Social Welfare Department, but the state body insists that the supervisors recommend persons from whom it can make its choice and that is done. It can be seen that tne aim of the new setup is to give each county control of its own relief problems where it pays any or all of its cost. All three members of the board must reside in the county they serve. The three members of the Bairy County Social Welfare Department are Myron Tuckerman of Assyria, who was for several years supervisor of that township and is directorof the department; C.E. Mater. Nashville, who is the chairman of the department: and Mrs. Nina L. Ware of Delton, secretary of the organization. Each of the three has a very small office and there is a work room and reception room for their use in the court house basement. The three plan to be in their offices forenoon and to spend afternoons in the field, keeping in close touch with those receiving public aid for i which the county pays all or any part. Tuckerman and Mater each has six townships to look after for the relief work in which each is responsible. Mrs. Ware has four townships, also the city of Hastings and the village of Nashville as her field. If a case arises where consultation seems advisable, the three consider it together. But the usual proceeding is for each to look after lhe relief cases in his or her territory and be responsible for what is done. They work in entire harmony. The work of the Barry County Social Welfare Department comes under three headings, which we will now mention. Direct Relief Work When an individual or a family is found to need public assistance, that person or family becomes "a case” on the records of the organization. The "case load" consists of the total number of such individual and family cases. Whenever an individual or a family on relief becomes self-supporting, that person or family is dropped from the relief roll. If a person or family or someone on their behalf applies for relief, the department member, who has the territory in charge where that person or family may reside, will promptly make an investigation before any relief shall be given. If the investigation shows that relief should be granted, it will be promptly given. If the family aided is or may become able to repay the cost of the aid, that will be required. Otherwise the public must foot the entire cost. The amount of aid extended in any given case will depend on the evident need on that case. Frequent calls are made by each member of the department on those receiving aid in his or her territory. That prevents putting something over on lhe relief authorities. The county and the state share equally in the cost of direct relief furnished in Barry County. Give the gift of... LOCAL NEWS Give a subscription to The Hastings Banner Your Hometown Newspaper— Call 948-8051 Our readers will be pleased to know that there has been a steady decline this year in the "case load," as compared with 1940. In May this year, the case load *’as ,8°* lhe outlook for June is 160 cases, both showing a drop of about 25 percent compart with last year This is no doubt accounted for by the greater amount of employment now available: also the old age pension granted have taken several from the list of dependents The County Home The county home and the county home farm were, until the new law was adopted, in charge of the Barry County Poor Board. It is now in charge of the Barry County Social Welfare Department, the county now, as has always been true, pays the emire cost of maintenance of the county farm and county home. Medical Relief Where medical or surgical aid or both may be required for any adult in Barry County, that assistance must come through the Barry County Social Welfare Department. In that event, the state will pay half and the county lhe other half of the cost. However, the state refuses to pay any part of the cost of hospitalizing a welfare patient if his or her stay in a hospital exceeds 24 hours. If more than that, the county must foot the en­ tire cost. The state will and does pay half of the cost of medical or surgical relief for adults where the patient is in his or her own home while receiving such aid; but will not pay for more than one day of hospitalization. If an adult receiving any kind of aid through the Barry County Welfare Department can repay the cost of it later on. he or she will be required to do so. There are other relief agencies at work in Barry County giving much aid. where the state alone, or the state and federal govern­ ment pay the entire cost of such assistance. These agencies are not responsible to Barry County, although they do their work in this county. They are controlled from Lansing or Washington. Surplus Marketing Association This is a federal agency that assists largely in the work of lhe Barry County Social Welfare Department and the Barry County Bureau of Social Aid. Our generous Uncle Sam, through the Surplus Marketing organization, maintains warehouses and head­ quarters at Kalamazoo, Battle Creek and several other larger Michigan cities. There it keeps large supplies of surplus products the government has purchased in order to prevent ruinous price reductions on certain articles such as flour, pork, preserved meats, eggs, butter, condensed milk, apples, oranges, grapefruit, many canned goods, also clothing, and other products. When the government buys these products it does not sell them again, but donates them to pubic welfare agencies throughout the nation. The Barry County Social Welfare Depart­ ment and the Barry County Bureau of Social Aid can obtain these surplus products from the government storage al Kalamazoo at no cost whatever to this county or to the local agen­ cies, except the cost of transportation from Kalamazoo to Hastings. This greatly reduces the cost of local aid. To show what this means to Barry County the Surplus Marketing Association gave to Barry County in the one month of April 1941 for local relief purposes nearly 47,000 pounds of food, over 1,400 cans of evaporated milk and some articles of clothing. The value of the surplus furnished yearly by lhe Surplus Marketing Association to Barry County would be fully $50,000 probably more than that. (Continued next week) Legal Notice WET BASEMENT? Guaranteed .. PREMIUM CUSTOM .. Waterproofing Method Permanently A Completely Eliminates All Water *_^akage Problems DENTURES COMPLETE DENTURE IMMEDIATE DENTURE UPF ;R DENTURE PARTIAL DENTURE *695 ’425 I >395 I ’425 I •All teeth end materials used meet the high standards set by the American Dental Ass n. •Our on premises lab provides individual S efficient service. ‘Free denture consultation 8 examination. (616) 455-0810 •I D. Himebaugh DOS •D.D White DDS •G. Moncewict DDS 2330 44th St., S.E., Grand Rapids CALL NOW FOR UST OF OUR Ct;' B DRY * " ~iEE ESTIMATES & -AERS IN YOUR AREA 9126 East DE Av-Rlchland. Ml 1-800-237-237L system NURSE AID CLASSES ... will be... Starting Sept. 30 For more details apply at Tendercare 240 E. NORTH, HASTINGS or - Call 945-9564 SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM BARRY AND CALHOUN COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 23, 1991 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that a special election of Hastings Area School System, Barry and Calhoun Counties, Michigan, will be held in the school district, on Monday, September 23. 1991. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O'CLOCK IN THE MORNING AND CLOSE AT 8 O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING. TAKE NOTICE that the following propositions will be submitted at the special election: I. BONDING PROPOSITION Shall Hastings Area School System, Barry and Calhoun Counties, Michigan, bor­ row the sum of not to exceed Thirteen Million Three Hundred Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($13,315,000) and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds therefor, for the purpose of erecting, furnishing and equipping additions to, partially remodeling and partially re-equipping existing school facilities; erecting, fur­ nishing and equipping a new elementary school, together with the necessary playground; acquiring additional land; and developing and improving sites? II. MILLAGE PROPOSITION Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Hastings Area School System, Barry and Calhoun Counties, Michigan, be increased by up to .8857 mill ($0.8857 on each $1,000.00) on state equalizied valuation for a period of 3 years, 1993,1994 and 1995, to provide additional funds to be used towards operating and maintaining the new school facilities? III. MILLAGE PROPOSITION FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF SCHOOL FACILITIES Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property In Hastings Area School System, Barry and Calhoun Counties, Michigan, be increased by .5 mill ($0.50 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation fora period of 4 years, 1992 to 1995, inclusive, to provide additional operating funds to be used for maintenance and repair of school facilities? IV. BONDING PROPOSITION - SWIMMING POOL Shall Hastings Area School System, Barry and Calhoun Counties, Michigan, bor­ row the sum of not to exceed Four Million Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($4,035,000) and Issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds therefor, for the purpose of erecting, furnishing and equipping a swimming pool as an addi­ tion to the High School; and developing and improving the site? V. MILLAGE PROPOSITION - SWIMMING POOL Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Hastings Area School System, Barry and Calhoun Counties, Michigan, be increased by up to .568 mill ($0,568 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation for a period of 3 years, 1993,1994 and 1995, Io provide additional funds to be used towards operating and maintaining the new swimming pool? PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE BONDS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE ELECTORS AT THIS ELECTION, WILL BE GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BONDS PAYABLE FROM GENERAL AD VALOREM TAXES. THE VOTING PLACES ARE AS FOLLOWS: Synopsis Regular Meeting PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD PRECINCT NO. 1 Voting Place: Hastings Middle School Gymnasium, 232 W. Grand St., Hastings Michigan September 11, 1991 Approved budget amendments to general fund revenues. Amended the Pine Lake Fire Dept, bylaws Sec­ tion 2.18 pertaining to physicals. Approved to assess the maximum allowable millage rate. Voted in favor of the installation of a drainage tube under Oakridge Rd. Ratified appointment of Roy Reck as Assessor of Record until Armintrout obtains level I certification. Approved the payment of $21,679.05 to the SWBC Sewer Authority from the SWBC sewer fund and amend the budget for the same. Approved the appointment of J. Adrianson as temporary part time cemetery worker at $4.25 per hour. Adopted Resolution certifying delinquent special assessments in the Southwest Barry County PRECINCT NO 2 Voting Place: Pleasant View Elementary School sewage disposal system special assessment district. Approved collection of 3% penalty on taxes received in the office after 2-14-92. Approved payment of Superior billing for $468.75 and to amend the budget for the same. Approved the appointment of PLFD officers: Ac­ ting Asst. Chief. 1st Captain. 2nd Captain and 1st Lt. Approved outstanding bills totaling $8,817.47. Supervisor Andrews Janette Emig, Clerk Attested to by (9/19) BARRY TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting September 3. 1991 Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. All board members present., Approved minutes as corrected. Approved treasurers report as presented. Approved increase Hickory firemen salaries by 8% to cover Social Security. Approved Tomas Raymond as parttime police of­ ficer effective 9-3-91. Approved paying 1/4 surveying bill for Gull Lake Public Access. Approved resolution to Mich. Dept, of Transportation. Approved delinquent sewer assessments for SWBCSDS *n the amount of $16,000.50. Approved balance of budget to SWBCSDS in the amount of $6.691.23. Approved having updates to ordinance books. Approved to weiver 1% odministration fee on 1991 taxes. Approved penalty fee of 3% on 1991 taxes effec­ tive 2-15-91. Approved paying of bills in amount of $52,071.02. Meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m Lois Bromley. Clerk Asserted to by: William B. Wooer. Supervisor (9 19) All school electors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the city or township in which they reside are eligible to vote at this election. COUNTY TREASURER S CERTIFICATE The undersigned certifies that the total of all voted increases in tne total tax rate limita­ tion in any local unit affecting the taxable property in the School District and the years such increases are effective are as follows: LOCAL UNIT County of Barry: Park Courthouse Renovation Comm on Aging System 911 City of Hasitngs Assyria Township Baltimore Township Carlton Township Castelton Township Hope Township Irving Township Johnstown Township Maple Grove Township Woodland Township Barry Intermediate School District Hastings Area Schools VOTED INCREASES .25 .35 .25 1.00 Mills 1991 Mills unlimited tax pledge 1991-1994 Mills 1991-1994 Mills None None None 1.5 Mills 1991 1.00 Mills 1991-1992 2.00 Mills 1991-1992 1.5 Mills 1991 1.00 Mills 1991-1992 1.00 Mills 1991 1991-1994 2.00 Mills 1.25 Mills 27.7797 Mills indefinitely 1991-1992 This Certificate is given pursuant to Section 3 of the ‘‘Property Tax Limitation Act" and does not include any tax rate limitation increases which are not required to be recorded in the office of the County Treasurer This Certificate is made in connection with an election to be held by the following School District: NAME OF DISTRICT ELECTION DATE Hastings Area School District September 23, 1991 Dated: July 29, 1991 Juanita Yarger Barry County Treasurer I' Ann Rosenbaum Petredean, Treasurer of Calhoun County, Michigan, hereby certify that as of August 15,1991, the records of this office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, in any local units of goverment affecting the taxable property located in Hastings Area School System Barry and Calhoun Counties. Michigan, is as follows: By Calhoun County: .2491 Medical Care Continuous 1.2820 Jail Bond 1990 Taxes By the School District: 27.7797 mills. 1991 and 1992 Date: August 15. 1991 Ann Rosenbaum Petredean Treasurer. Calhoun County This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education of Hastings Area School System. Barry and Calhoun Counties. Michigan. Patricia L. Endsley Secretary. Board of Education �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 19. 1991 a Pigskin Preview County teams on winning track by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor They’re back... After a season that was surely one of the finest in history for Barry County football teams, area schools are once again flexing their football muscle in 1991. Last year the five county schools (Hastings, Midleville, Delton Kellogg, Lakewood and Maple Valley) combined fora 35-10 regular season record, a winning percentage of .778. Included in that record are three perfect seasons and still another league title. It's still a little early to be thinking along those lines, but the fact remains that Barry teams are 9-1 overall after two weeks of play. And that one loss occurred when two area teams played each other, the HastingsLakewood opener. There is still a potpourri of big games left on the schedule. Hastings, for instance, still must battle state-ranked Marshall, Lakeview and the rest of the Twin Valley. They then close the season with the Delton game, which could be very important in the race for the playoffs, should each school keep on rolling. But wait! There are some big games this Friday, including a key Twin Valley battle between the Saxons and host Albion. Here is a look at this battle and the rest of this week's contests: Hastings at Albion In last week's 21-6 win over Harper Creek, the Saxons (2-0, 1-0 Twin Valley) got a huge lift from a pair of unlikely sources, junior quarterback Jessie Lyons and classmate running back Ryan Martin. Lyons fired a pair of TD passes to senior Ryan Nichols, while Martin gained 100 yards on the ground. Coach Bill Karpinski hopes each will step up again, because he knows the Wildcats (2­ 0, 1-0) are explosive. Senior quarterback Monter Glasper, who is also a basketball standout, leads the Albion attack. He is enough to make defensive players loose sleep. Last week, in a 15-14 comeback victory over Hillsdale, Glasper scrored on a 29-yard scramble and added the winning touchdown and conversion late in lhe game. "Albion is very quick, and they are fairly big," Karpinski said. "I think they have 11 players over 200 pounds. "Our defense will have a challenge. We just have to play sound defense and make sure we don't give up the big play." Karpinski, whose team is playing its first road game of the year, knows that its too early to be thinking about another league title. But a win over the Wildcats would be a huge step in that direction. Pick: Hastings 24, Albion 16 Comstock Park at Middleville It's been some time since the Trojans lost a regular-season game, and coach Skip Pranger is hoping that it won't be the case in Friday's homecoming game against the Panthers (0-2, 0-1 in OK Blue). He will have to be sure his team isn't a bit overconfident. Last year Middleville (2-0, 1­ 0) became the first county school to invoke the "mercy rule", blitzing Comstock Park 50-0 in three quarters. The Panthers, who lost to Calvin Christian in the league opener, hope to fare better this year. But the Trojan offense, stymied by Caledonia's ball-control attack in the season opener, began to show some life last week against- Lee. Jamie Berg scored three touchdowns against the Rebels for the second consecutive year, and quarterback David Sherwood added a 74-yard scamper. Middleville will show a little mercy in this year's game, but not enough to make it close. Pick: Middleville 40, Comstock Park 6 Delton Kellogg at Covert Delton coach Rob Heethuis is not wild about playing Class D Covert. The game was scheduled because Galesburg Augusta, which tied the Panthers for KVA bragging rights a year ago, could not field a team this season. Heethuis said that it was either Covert or Escanaba. "I don't think it would be a good idea to go the the (Upper Peninsula) for a high school football game," he said. So Delton travels to Covert (0-2), where a slip would be catastrophic in terms of playoff points, especially if the Panthers go into the season finale* with the Saxons unbeaten or with one loss. Heethuis is wary of Covert's explosiveness, he said they are "outstanding at the skill positions." Fortunately for Delton, football is a game which is won or lost on the line of scrimmage. Pick: Delton Kellogg 44, Covert 20 Jackson Ctftmty Western at Maple Valley Last week the Lions (2-0) defeated Edwardsburg, which is a small Class B school. This week they get a large Class B school, Parma Jackson County Western (O2). It is true that playing football against bigger schools is a challenge, and it also can pay huge dividends when the first state computer points rankings come out. If Maple Valley posts another convincing win Friday on the heels of last week's 27-7 rout, expect Guenther Mittelstaedt's Lions to be al or near the top of its region. Mitlelstaedt is very pleased with the early results his team has delivered. He said his squad is blocking well, playing sound, hard­ nosed defense, and shining on special teams. He is a happy man. JC Western is not a bad football team. They did loose to Albion 41-24 in the season opener. But Maple Valley has been tough, particularly in the second half; when it is outscoring opponents 34-0 in two games. Pick: Maple Valley 26, JC Western 14 Lakewood at Mason This may be the most exciting game of the week. Mason is a high-powered, explosive team, according to Viking coach Mark Helms. They have a wide-open attack, and they like to throw the ball, as evidenced by last week's 36-6 thrashing of Brooklyn Columbia Central. But you can bet they will be careful everytime they throw the ball in the direction of Kurt Southgate, who returned two errant Southgate Aquinas passes for scores in last week's convincing 44-12 win. Lakewood also began to move the ball offensively, something they were not able to do in the Hastings game. The Vikings' balanced attack will give Mason problems, but this one has ail the makings of a nail­ biter. Pick: Lakewood 28, Mason 27 Saxon golfers second in P? jamboree The coaches taking part in lhe state Class B coaches poll obviously know their golf. This week's pud had Coldwater fourth and Hastings ninth. Those two teams, along with the rest of the Twin Valley schools, converged on Hastings Country Club Tuesday afternoon for the first of four league 18-hole jamborees. The Cardinals, as expected, finished in lhe top spot with a 318 team score, just two strokes ahead of the Saxons. Battle Creek Lakeview was third at 348, and Hillsdale was fourth at 355. Michael Cook and Trevor Watson tied for match medalist honors with 78's, six over par. Tony Snow also posted a top-ten finish, winding up eighth with an 81. Other scores for Hastings include Josh Henry, 83; Mike O'Connor, 85; and John Bell, 91. The Saxons will be host to Lakewood tonight. The next Twin Valley meet will be Monday at Albion. Last week's picks: 4-1, .800 Best pick: (lie) Delton 35, Paw Paw 8 and Hastings 14, Harper Creek 6. Worst pick: Southgate Aquinas 20, Lakewood 14 Season totals: 7-2, .778 Next week's games Hillsdale at Hastings Middleville at Godwin heights St. Philip at Maple Valley Okemos at Lakewood Parchment at Delton Kelogg Pierson’s 32 sparks Lakewood win Saxon eagers fall short against Vikes by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor The Lakewood basketball team posed just one question to the Lady Saxons throughout Tuesday night's non-league game at Hastings. Can you stop Tricia Pierson? Answer, no. The 5-10 senior center exploded for 32 points and hauled down 14 rebounds to lead lhe Lady Vikes to a 56-44 win. The victory runs Lakewood's record to 4-1 on the season, while Hastings fell to 1-4. Pierson, who had 31 points in last Thursday's Capital Circuit win over Mason, dominated in the paint, using her size, bulk and jumping ability to ward off Hastings defenders. Trailing 23-21 following a nip-and-mck first half, Hastings quickly took the lead in the third quarter on hoops by Renee Royer and Malyka DeGoa. But Pierson then took over. She tallied three quick buckets in a row to give the Vikes the lead, one on a third try. Teammate Nancy Wise then buried a three-pointer to extend lhe lead to 32-25. Hastings coach Jack Longstreet has seen enough of Pierson, who scored 12 points in the quarter. "We were trying to front her and then drop in behind," Longstreet said of his team's strategy on Pierson. "We just didn't get there quick enough. "We also didn't keep her off the boards. Those second (and third) shots really hurt us." Lakewood then gradually pulled away, until a buzzer-beating triple by Jody Stafford at the end of the quarter pulled the Saxons within 10, 44-34. Hastings had a chance to trim the lead to six points with about three minutes remaining, but key turnovers down the stretch prevented it from making a run. The Saxons totalled 43 turnovers in the game. Lakewood was also somewhat sloppy, according to coach Ron Coppess. "I felt like mentally we were a step behind,” he said. "We just didn't concentrate very well. "But the Hastings kids really hustled. The} deserve alot of credit What they lack in some areas, they make up for by hustling." Hastings’ Matt Haywood battles a Harper Creek defender during the Saxons’ 21­ 6 win over Harper Creek on Friday. The Saxons continue their quest for another Twin Valley title tomorrow at Albion. Tony Snow of Hastings lofts an approach shot on the 9th hole Tuesday at Hastings Country Club. The Saxons finished second to fourth-ranked Coldwater by a mere two strokes in the first Twin valley jamboree. Snow was eighth overall with an 81. Punchless Saxon hooters nip Marshall 1-0 Hastings varsity soccer coach Doug Mepham is expressing some concern about his offense. Despite outshooting Marshall 32-5, the Saxons escaped with a slim 1-0 win. Earlier this season, Hastings defeated Marshall 5-0. "We can't seem to put the ball in the net, except for the Delton game (an 11-0 Hastings win)" Mepham said. "We had a bad game and came out of it a winner. We were lucky." Jeff Lambert scored the Ione goal on a penalty shoL It was his team-leading ninth goal of the season. The Saxons played Harper Creek on Thursday. Hastings will be host to Sturgis Monday. Hastings netters gain first Twin Valley win The Hastings girls tenn’s team posted a 6­ 1 victory over Twin Valley rival Albion Tuesday afternoon. The Saxons improved to 1-2 in league play and 3-2 overall with the win. Winning singles matches for Hastings were: Sarah Johnston, first singles (6-0, 6-0); Angelle Cooklin, second singles (6-2, 4-6, 7­ 5); and Katie Larkin, fourth singles (6-4, 6Winning doubles matches for the Saxons were: Christy Spindler-Shannon Fuller, first doubles (6-0, 6-1); Rachel Haas-Cherie Cotant, second doubles (6-0, 6-1); and Miranda Freridge-Lisa Storms, third doubles (6-1,6-0). Anne Endsley of Hastings drives in for a layup as the Vikes’ Tricia Pierson moves ir to block the shot. Pierson exploded for 32 points in the 56-44 Lakewood win Endsley led the Saxons with 12 points. Pierson, not surprisingly, was the only Viking in double figures. Nine of her 14 rebounds came on the offensive end. She also added four blocks. Ann Hickey contributed a strong all-around floor game, notching six defelctions, seven steals and four assists. Carmen Brown also had four assists. Anne Endsley led the Hastings scorers with 12 points and four assists. Jenny Lumbert chipped in 11. The Saxons also outrebounded the Vikes, led by Lumberts' nine and Royer's seven. Lakewood will be host to Okemos tonight. The Saxons return to Twin Valley play tonight at Albion. Hastings eighth grade lose The Hastings eighth grade girls basketball teams lost to Battle Creek Lakeview Monday. Mandy Watson and Betsie Keeler each had two points in the "A" team's loss, while Tammy Kelly and Eleanore Schroeder pulled down four rebounds apiece. In the "B' game, a 22-10 loss, Michelle Leffe! led lhe way with six points, while Melissa Rose led lhe rebounders with seven. In earlier matches, Hastings lost to strong Lakeview and Coldwater squads, 5-2 and 6-1, respectively. Thursday against lhe Spartans, the lone Saxon wins came in doubles play. SpindlerFuller won 6-4, 6-4 and Haas-Cotant prevailed 6-2,7-6, winning lhe lie-breaker 7­ 5. Johnston lost her first singles match in three sets. Last Tuesday against the Cardinals, Haas teamed with Emily Cassell al third doubles for a 2-6, 6-2, 6-2 win. The first (SpindlerFuller) and second (Jenny Johnson-Cotant) doubles teams pushed their opponents to three sets before losing. Lady Saxon jayvees top Lakewood 41-29 The Hastings junior varsity girls basketball team broke open a close game in the fourth quarter and posted a 41-29 win over visiting Lakewood. Leading by just 27-25, the Saxons outscored the Vikes 14-4 in the final period to cruise iu the win. Hastings hit 18 of 42 attempts from the floor and canned five of 12 free throws. . Kelly Eggers had a big game for Hastings, scoring 23 points and grabbing 15 rebounds, including 19 second-half points. Molly Arnold chipped in six points, while teammate Sarah McKeough dished off six assists. Jenni Heinze scored 10 points for Lakewood. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 19. 1991 — Page 11 Ducks Unlimited banquet raises $17,000 to preserve wetlands J-Ad Graphics News Service They ctme from all over West Michigan, and from all walks of life. They came for different reasons. Some liked wildlife art, others were hoping to get a good deal on a new rifle. But all the people attending the 12th Annual Ducks Unlimited Thomapple Valley Chapter Thursday night in Middleville had one thing in common. They all possess a concern about our wildlife. At least 158 people attended this year's banquet, according to Barney Hutchens, chairman of the banquet committee. That is a substantial increase over last year’s total of 99. Ducks Unlimited (DU), a national fund­ raising group dedicated to preserving wetland habitats for ducks, geese and other animals, took in approximately 525,000 at this years event. Hutchens said the group raised a net total of $17,000, or nearly double last year’s amount. BWe have people here from all walks of life," he said. “You name it, they're here." Among those in attendance was Jim Mulder, the Regional Executive Coordinator for DU. He said that people like to get involved because thay are concerned about wetland preservation. An estimated 400,000 acres each year are routinely drained in this country alone. "The unique thing about the organization is that a very high percentage (77.9 percent according to Money magazine) goes directly to the ducks," he said, using a term that has become synonymous with the wetlands to group members. "That is number one nationally among conservation agencies and is something we're very proud of." Throughout the 50-year history of the organization, DU has raised over $500 million to help in habitat preservation. Of the money raised annually, approximately 70 percent goes to Canada, because a similar percentage of all ducks are bred there. Mulder said 7.5 percent of the money stays here in Michigan for use a some 20 designated sights, among them the Allegan State Game Area. He adds that the state was sixth in amount of money raised and first in new sponsor increase in the nation a year ago. People came to the banquet to participate in the numerous raffles and auctions of rifles, wildlife paintings and sculptures and hunting equipment on hand. But they also believe in the cause. "We are not a hunter's club," Hutchens said. "The people here have come to support a concept" h A silent auction, live auction and several "blitz auctions" were held at the event. Some of the goods auctioned off included various works of wildlife paintings and sculptures, decoys and rifles. Bowling Results Wednesday P.M. Sept. 4 Valley Realty 4-0; Maces Ph. 3-1; Friendly Home Parties 3-1 Hair Care 2-2; Nashville Locker 2-2; Varney’s Stables 2-2; Easy Rollers 2-2; Misfits 1-3; Lifestyles 1-3; OOOOOOO 04. High Games and Series - P. Smith 193452; T. Christopher 178495; E. Mesecar 190494; S. Pennington 196474; B. Hathaway 181461; L. Elliston 173444; N. Varney 142. Wednesday P.M. Sept. 11 Varney’s Stables 6-2; Hair Care Center 6-2; Valley Realty 5-3; Misfits 44; Easy Rollers 44; Friendly Home Parties 3-5; Mace's Ph. 3-1 (game to make up); Lifestyles 3-5; Nashville Locker 2-2 (game to make up); 00000 0-8. High Games and Series - G. Otis 188469; B. Hathaway 186-512; L. Yoder 174484; K. Becker 172475; S. Brimmer 160455; M. Brimmer 17Q452; C. Watson 168410; N. Varney 144409; M. Reichard 155404; D. Brewer 142-388; D. Bums 173452; M. Dull 157-388; M. Haywood 113-302; V. Slocum 166; S. Breitner 172. Thursday A.M. Tea for Three 9-3; Bosleys 8-4; Cracker Backs 8-4; Northland Opt. 7 Mi414; Question Marks 6*A-5V4; Valley Realty 6-6; Marys Beauty Shop 6-6; Varneys 6-6; Who Cares 5-7; Kreative Komer 5-3; Hummers 4-8; Lef­ tovers 4-8; Slow Pokes 3-9; Kloostermans 2-6. High Games and Series - M. Atkinson 198-535; S. Vandenburg 182-515; B. Norris 188-474; P. Fisher 180496; A. Perez 179; C. Stuart 177-486; J. McMillon 177; B. Howes 177; F. Ruthruff 174; P. Hamilton 169474; G. Scobey 161. Thursday Twisters Hastings Mutual 6-2; Hastings Bowl 6-2; Ray James Electron! ichanical 4V43-3W; Geukes Market 44; Sam’s Brothers 44; Shamrock Tavern 3-5; Bowman Refrigeration 244-514; Andrus Chevrolet 2-6. High Game - B. Bowman 159; B. Kruko 153; D. Smith 176; T. Christian 159; L. Col­ vin 158; B. Quada 194; S. Ten Hopen 178; V. Butler 157; B. Steele 169; P. Guy 166; M. Eaton 154; K. Hooten 150; S. Thompson 170; C. Nichols 159; N. Taylor 150; P. Arends 168; B. Roush 169; B. Cramer 151; L. Bar­ num 155; S. Wright 154. High Game and Series - L. Colvin 158456; — B. Quada 194466; S. Ten Hopen 178475; ~ P. Guy 166473; S. Thompson 170495; B. Roush 169460; L. Barnum 155461. Monday Mixers Ferrellgas 6-2; Millers Carper . 6-2; Grand­ mas Plus One 5-3; Three Ponies Tack 5-3; Girrbachs 44; Rowdie Girls 44; Micbeloh 44; Deweys Auto Body 44; Miller Real Estate 44; Dads Post #241 44; Outward Ap­ pearance 3-5; Lazy Girls Inc. 3-5; Hastings Bowl 3-5; Pioneer Apartments 1-7. Good Games and Series - B. Anders 200-542; A. Swanson 187-503; R. Shapley 177493; S. VanDenberg 200492; N. Taylor 180487; S. Lancaster 178480. Good Games - M. Kill 177; P. Steortz 139; B. Peterman 146; N. Bayha 132; C. Beckwith 188; D. Lamsen 171; L. Perry 164; G. Gib­ son 177; M. Snowden 163; M. Nystrom 166; S. Dryer 163; B. Moore 144; H. Hewitt 178; M. Wieland 188; D. Hooten 185; L. Friend 135; C. Graham 172; F. Girrbach 169; S. Carson 183. Tuesday Mixed Naughty & Nice 11-1; Woodmansee Construction 9-3; Consumers Concrete 8-4; Finishing Touch 7-5; Cascade Home Improve­ ment 6-6; Alley Cats 6-6; Admiral 5-7; J&S Auto 5-7; Middle Lakers 5-7; Miller’s Carpet 5-6; Thomapple Valley Equipment 4-8; Neil’s Printing 1-11. Men High Games & Series B. Ruthruff 188; D. Endres 201; J. Jacobs 234-548; T Neymeiyer 198-505; R. Fay 171458; M. Davis 194-517; N. Nelson 177486; Ryan Eaton 194; D. Livingston 222-545. Womens High Games & Series D. Goodman 156-391; G. Buchanan 190494; M. Anderson 161-422; V. Goodenough 163426; S. Landis 179-430; A. Davis 405; .1 Gasper 186; F. Ruthruff 501; E. Johnson 178482; K. Schlachter 173417. Wildlife paintings and sculptures, as well as guns, decoys and other paraphenalia were auctioned and raffled off last Thursday at the 12th annual Ducks Unlimited Thomapple Valley Chapter fund-raising banquet. Approximately $17,000 was raised to help preserve North American wetlands. 8th graders split pair The Hastings Youth Athletic Association 8th grade football team defeated Harper Creek Sept.'7 in the seaosn opener 18-0. Jack Taylor led the future Saxons with over 100 yards rushing. The defense, led by Craig Bowen, held Harper Creek to 40 yards. Last Saturday the Saxons lost to Bellevue 18-12. Rick Rains scored an 80yard touchdown. Ryan VandenBerg led the defense with eight tackles. Extra Copies of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! POLE BUILDINGS All three Hastings teams, the 5th and 6th-grade team, the 7th-ghrade team and the 8th-grade team will play in Hastings Saturday. Gametimes are 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Family Video Series Announces the opening of his NEW DENTAL OFFICE at 402 Thornton INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... • Individual Health •’Farm • Group Health Business .^Ry^trement Mobile Home Persona! Belongings • Life • Home Rental Property Motorcycle • Auto See the film series 50 million took to heart and put to work. FOCUS ON THE FAMILY Dr. James Dobson speaks to your whole family and offers practical insights that can be put to work at every age level. These seven life-changing videos shown each Wed­ nesday beginning Sept. 4 thru Oct. 16 at 7:00 p.m. Barry Co. Church of Christ 541 N. Michigan Ave. (comer State Rd.) For more information call 945-2938 — BIDS — The Delton Kellogg Schools will be ac­ cepting bids to aid the building trades classes in the construction of a 29 ft. x 34 ft. block concession/restroom building. Contractors who are licens­ ed and insured in the area of plumb­ ing, masonry or excavating may pick up specifications in the Superinten­ dent’s Office from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All bids are due by 4:00 p.m. Oc­ tober 9, 1991. JIM, JOHN, DAVE at by Betty Debnam — 795-6000 — Complete Preventative and Restorative Dentistry Now Taking Appointments / Monday-Friday PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS • NOTICE • HOPE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS NOTICE OF RIGHT TO REFERENDUM ON BECOMING A CHARTER TOWNSHIP Official certification has been received from the Michigan Secretary of State that the Township of Hope has a population of 2,000 or more and the Township Board has the right to exercise one of tnree options concerning status as a charter township under the provisions of Act 359, Public Acts of 1947, as amended: 1. Adopt by majority vote a resolution opposed to incorporation as a charter township. 2. Adopt by majority vote a resolution of intent to approve incorporation as a charter township. 3. Adopt by majority vote a resolution to place before the electorate at the next regular or special township election the question of incorporation as a charter township. In the event option 2 is adopted by the township board, the citizens of the township have the right to file a "Right to Referendum Petition". This petition must be filed within the 60 days which must lapse between passage of a resolution of intent to incorporate and final passage of the resolution to incorporate as a charter township. The petition will follow, in general form, the nominat­ ing petition form as prescribed in the Michigan Election Law, and in the heading will indicate "Disagreement of Intent to Incorporate as a Charter Township". The petition must be signed by not less than 10% of the registered voters of the township based on the vote cast for all candidates for supervisor at the last election at which a supervisor was elected. II the petition is successful, the question of Incorpor­ ation will be placed on the ballot at the next general or special township election. Shirley R CaM Township Clerk NOTICE OF RIGHT TO REFERENDUM ON BECOMING A CHARTER TOWNSHIP Official certification has been received from the Michigan Secretary of State that the Township of Prairieville has a population of 2,000 or more and the Township Board has the right to exercise one of three options concerning status as a charter township under the provisions of Act 359, Public Acts of 1947, as amended: Adopt by majority vote a resolution opposed to incorporation as a charter township. 2. Adopt by majority vote a resolution of intent to approve Incorporation as a charter township. 3. Adopt by majority vote a resolution to place before the electorate at the next regular or special township election the question of incorporation as a charter township. In the event option 2 is adopted by the township board, the citizens of the township have the right to file a "Right to Referendum Petition”. This petition must be filed within the 60 days which must lapse between passage of a resolution of intent to incorporate and final passage of the resolution to incorporate as a charter township. The petition will follow, in general form, the nomina­ ting petition form as prescribed in the Michigan Election Law, and in the heading will Indicate "Disagreement of Intent to Incorporate as a Charter Township”. The petition must be signed by not less than 10% of electors voting for township supervisor at the last election at which a supervisor was elected. If the petition Is successful, the question of Incorpor­ ation will be placed on the ballot at the next general or special township election. The Prairieville Township Board will be considering the above three options at the October 9, 1991 meeting that will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Township Hall. Janette Emig Prairieville Township Clerk Goldie Goodsport’s Report For use by teachers and parents at home and at school. For use with issue: I Spy Metric Appearing in your newspaper on_______ Middleville, Ml 49333 (Comer of Thornton & M-37, 945-3412 Learn about liters and grams ’fTht Eroclod by WOODLAND BUILDERS. Residential, Commercial, Farm • Horae Berne, Custom Framing Cell Uoyd for a quick start at 1400-MG-2MM Free Eetlmetea John A. Weidenfeller, D.D.S. s,„cel908 Cnteman Agency Bowlerettes Kent Oil 6^2; Andrus of Hastings 6-2; D.J. Electric 6-2;' Heckers 6-2; Brittens 3-5; Al and Pete Sports Shop 3-5; Good Time Pizza 1-7: Dorothy’s Hairstyling 1-7. Good Games and Series - L. Elliston 223-564; H. Coenen 195-538; D. Brumm 209-519; S. Greenfield 215455; D. Reid 168484; J. McMillen 172487; G. Gardner 168473; T. Christopher 190-507. Good Games - J Doster 153; J. Elliston 161; D. Coenen 189; J Donnini 150; M. Garber 177; J. Decker 188; G Poter 152; E. Ulrich 168; B. Hathaway 167 ■a. Main idea: This issue is about the metric system. The following is a list of activities to be used with this issue. They are listed in order of difficulty, with the easier pre-reader assignments listed first Ask the children to do the following: 1. Find the following pictures: a ruler, the U.S. Capitol, a shirt, a box of crayons, a thermometer, a wrench, a rug. Uncle Sam. a paperclip, a soda can. a milk carton, a ship, a box of com flakes, a speedometer. 2. What is the metric system? Do you think we should start using the metric system instead of the inch-pound system? If so, why do yr-u think we should9 Do you think Americans will be using the metric system in the future? What can be done to help people understand it? How can we start teaching people to use the metnc system-’ 3. Look at the measurements on a yardstick and a ruler Compare the inch side with the metric side. Also, if possible, look al a measuring cup with ounces on one stde and liters on the other 4 Look around your schoolroom and home to find things measured in the metric system. (For example, a can of soup or a box of crackers j. Create a metric chart comparing inch-pound measurements to metnc r eaauremenU. Also create a metric chart you can earn- in your pocket 6. Find your height and weight in metric measurements 7. Measure things in your room with the metric system Put a sign on each Hem with lhe metric measurement so you can start learning the metnc system. Supersport: Sandy Woolsey Height: 5-0 Birthdate: 8-15-72 Weight: 100 College: Arizona State University Sandy Woolsey is in her fourth season as a member of the Senior National Gymnastics Team. She began the sport at 12. Her favorite event is the uneven bars. Sandy did very well at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships this year. She was second allaround and in the vault and uneven bars and third in the floor exercise. At last year's championship, she was first in the uneven bars and second in the vault. At last year’s U.S. Olympic Cup, Sandy was second all-around, first in the vault, second in the uneven bars and floor exercise, and third on the beam. She was bom in Wheat Ridge. Colo., and now lives in Tempe. Ariz. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 19, 1991 Legal Notices COMMON COUNCIL MEETING August 26. 1991 Common Council mat in regular session in the City Hall. Council Chambers Hastings, Michigan on Monday August 26. 1991. Mayor Gray presiding. 1. Present at roll ca’I were members: Cusack. Jasperse Spencer. Walton. White Brower. Campbell. 2. Moved by Spencer, supported by Cusack .hot the minutes of the August 12. meeting be approv­ ed as read and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeas All Absent: None. Carried. 3. Chodes Nystrum. 911 director was present and explained the tentative 911 Plan. He stated that a public hearing would be held on November 12. at 10 a.m. in lhe Barry County Commissioners Chambers He went through the Plan, explained the sections. One section covered lhe Central Dispatch Authority. Another Administrative Policy Board mode up of eight persons: 2 County Commis­ sioners. 1 from City of Hostings; I from small cities and villages. 2 from Michigan Township Associa­ tion: 1 Michigan State Police; 1 from general public at large. The Third section covered the Technical Advisory* Committee made up of 7 members. 1 Barry County Fire Fighters Association, 1 Barry County Sheriff; 1 Emergency Medical Service Coun­ cil: 1 Hastings Fire Department; 1 Hastings Police Department; I Michigan State Police and 1 representative from township or village police deportment. Mr. Nystrum stated that 8-10 dispat­ chers will be needed. Chief Sarver stated that they will not be addressing hiring until the 911 Plan is in place and boards are established. The phone charge to each resident goes to the phone provider for lhe trunkline costs. Mileage being collected will go to implement 911. The site for 911 is on old 79 on County property, which is located between the Thornapple Manor and EBI Building and will cost $650,000 for 7300 square feet with two floors including the basement. Moved by White, supported by Spencer that the tentative 911 Plan be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 4. Invoices Read: Deyo & Associates...............................................$4,200.00 M & H Construction 8 Exc................................ 4,700.00 Siegel. Hudson. Gee 8 Fisher............................2,520.00 Moved by Jasperse. supported by Cusack that the above invoices be approved os read. Yeas: Campbell. Brower, White. Watson. Walton, Spencer. Jasperse. Cusack. Absent: None. Carried. 5. Moved by Spencer, supported by Jasperse that the following invoices be approved from the contingency fund with repayment by the DDA: Hydro Mulch Inc............................. -.....................$1,210.00 Britten Concrete.............. -...........-...................... 24,260.95 Wolverine Paving............................................... 11.364.43 Harry Fetke 8 Sons............................................. 5,330.47 Yeas: Cusack, Jasperse. Spencer. Walton, Wat­ son, White. Brower, Campbell. Absent: None. Carried. 6. Moved by Brower, supported by White that the letter of 8/14/91 from Governor Engler appoin­ ting Roger Caris, Fire Chief, to be a member of the State Fire Safety Board representing organized lower peninsula fire departments be received and placed and file and congratulations given to Mr. Caris. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 7. Moved by Cusack, supported by White that the letter of 8/14/91 from the Michigan Depart­ ment of Treasury advising Judy Myers that she had received a passing score on her personal property examiner examination be received and placed on file, and $25.00 fee paid to State. Discussion followed on regard to City paying fee. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 8. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the letter of 8/21/91 from the Department of Com­ merce regarding a Public Service Commission meeting September 10. in Marshall be received and placed on file Yeas: All. Absent; None. Carried. 9. Moved by Watson, supported by Spencer that the Finance Committee update Council on the status of the Personnel Manual. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 10. Sandy James was present concerning infor­ mation about a proposal to construct a non­ motorized "Sugar Bush Trail" on the abandoned railrood corridor which runs from Eaton Rapids through Charlotte, Nashville. Hastings. Middleville and Grand Rapids. Sandy James and Larry Jachim of Middleville spoke out against the trail. Jachim staled that the trail advocates are painting an ex­ tremely rosey picture of trails, but not following a number of things. Contact person with the DNR is John Rosenthaul, and Jim Spaulding. Moved by Walton, supported by Jasperse that the Parks Committee and City Attorney report bock In a month and contact DNR on the Sugar Bush Trail. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Watson, supported by Walton that the publications passed out be received and placed on filo. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 11. Moved by Jasperse. supported by White that the letter from the Hastings Area Schooi District dated 8/21/91 concerning a special election on September 23. for millage be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 12. Moved by Spencer, supported by Jasperse that the request of the Fire Chief dated 8/14/91 to use one of the City houses for SCBA training be granted for W. Mill St. after it is vacated. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 13. Moved by Jasperse supported by Brower that the Police Chief also be allowed to use the house on W. Mill St. for training. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 14. Moved by Walton, supported by Brower that a unanimous ballot be cast for seven trustees for the Michigan Municipal Worker’s Compensation Fund, with six nominated for two year terms beginning October 1, 1991 as follows Donald Geelhoed. Edward Kriewall, Ardath Regan, Thomas VanDomme. Jack Schumacher. Thomas Werth, and one person to one year term Wayne O'Neal. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 15. Moved by Spencer, supported by Cusack that the Property Committee contact Doug Ayres con­ cerning the recycling of the newspapers by the Scouts about cleanup. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 16. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Cusack that the request from Emmalene McConnell for the First Presbyterian Church to use Fish Hatchery Park on Sunday. September 8. be approved. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. 17. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the invitation from WW Engineering and Science. Inc. for Ccuncilmembers to join with them Oct. 2. at their office for on informal event during the MML Contention be received and placed on file. Yeas. All. Absent: None. Carried. 18 Moved by Campbell, supported by Watson that the two letters dated 8 20 91 from the Department of Treasury, concerning traffic surveys done at Broadway and Woodlawn, shows no justification for a signal; Broadway and State was recommended that existing time signal be replac­ ed with on 8 phase, fully actuated signal; Market and State no justification for signal, and State and Industrial Park Drive, signal justified if southerly leg of intersection is widened tor two lanes north­ bound to separate left turn lane: be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent None Carried. 19. Moved by Campbell, supported by Spencer that the Director of Public Services be authorized to work with the County to expedite the South leg of Industrial Park Drive. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried 20. Moved by Walton supported by White that the Insurance Committee Chairman, White bo Alternate and Mayor Gray, delegate to the Michigan Municipal Liability and Property Pool meeting November 14. 15 1991 in Grand Rapids, at the Holiday Inn. Crowne Plaza for changes to revise existing contract drafted ir 1982 Io change language and additional changes designed ro strengthen the Pool and improve services (Ex penses paid by the Pool for two representatives.) Yeas: All. Absent None Carried. 21. Moved by Campbell, supported by Jasperse tht the letter of 8 21 from the Hastings Lions Club. Judy VanAmar concerning a flotation dock al Fish Hatchery Park costing $2,900 Io $3,000 bo approv­ ed with $2,500 to come from Lions Club and $500.00 come from the parks budget. Yeas. Camp­ bell. Brower. White. Watson. Walton Spencer. Jasperse. Cusack. Absent: None. Carried. 22. Ordinance #246 read. An Ordinance to add Section 13.200 thru 13.206 to the Hastings Code concerning Liquor Licenses. Moved by Jasperse. supported by White that Or­ dinance #246 be set for Public Hearing September 9. at 7:45 p.m. Yeas: Cusack. Jasperse. Spencer. Walton. Watson, White. Brower. Campbell Ab­ sent: None. Carried. 23. Moved by Campbell, supported by Jasr-'rse that the money received for Bennett Bond on Fran­ cis St. for $6,120 to do Black Top and Curb and Gut­ ter and Water for house moved in 1988 be put in a Designated East Francis St./Bennett bond account. Yeos: Campbell. Brower. White, Watson. Walton. Spencer. Jasperse, Cusack. Absent: None. Carried. 24. Moved by Spencer, supported by Jasperse that G. Elman be allowed to hookup to the City Water at the hydrant on S. Broadway at City Limits and he will pay the cost to run diagonally across his property to his house os.the City does not want to extend the Water Main outside the City Limits. Yeas: Cusack, Jasperse. Spencer. Walton, Watson. White. Brower. Campbell. Absent: None. Carried. 25. Moved by Cusack, supported by White that the Budget Status report for 7/31/91 be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 26. Moved by Cusack, supported by White that the registration fee for Judy Myers for $225 for classes to the Michigan Assessor Association be authorized with necessary expenses for continuing education. (Classes Grand Rapids September 10-12; Ann Arbor October 8-10, and Gaylord Oc­ tober 16-18.) Yeas: Campbell. Brower. White, Wat­ son. Walton. Spencer, Jasperse. Cusack. Absent: None. Carried. 27. Moved by White, supported by Watson that the request of Elisa Smith requesting use of Fish Hatchery Park July 18. 1992 for her wedding with 250 people in the SE area be granted but no animals (horse) allowed in park and it is first come, first served basis provided they do all cleanup, and approved under the direction of the Director of Public Services. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 28. Mayor Gray stated that at the Michigan Mayors Association meeting Milan has agreed to tentatively exchange with Hastings contingent on both mayors being (celected. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 29. Moved by Cusack, supported by White that the letter of August 1. from the Department of Public Health informing Mike Klovanich, Jim Tobias and Jim Campbell that they are to receive the Edward Dunbar Rich Service Award for 1991 be received and placed on file and they be allowed to attend at Shanty Crook September 11. with necessary expenses. Yeas: Cusack, Jasperse. Spencer, Walton. Watson. White. 3rower. Camp­ bell. Absent: None. Carried. 30. Moved by Cusack, supported by Brower that the Police report for July 1991 be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 31. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Walton that traffic control order #122 and #123 bo approv­ ed. #122 Stop signs be erected on Park St. causing North and Southbound traffic to stop at Apple St. with Apple St. having the designated right of way at intersection. #123 Stop Signs be erected on Washington St. causing North and Southbound traffic to stop at Apple St. with Apple St. having the designated right of way at intersection. Yeas: • Campbell. Brower, White. Watson, Walton, Spencer. Jasperse. Cusack. Absent: None. Carried. 32. Fire Chief warned the public of person soliciting for Fire Protection Training and for public to beware. 33. Councilperson asked about the Library Board appointment as annual meeting is coming and board is short a member and Mayor Gray stated it was under consideration. 34. Moved by Campbell, supported by Spencer to adjourn at 9:30 p.m. Read and approved; Mary Lou Gray, Mayor Sharon Vickery, City Clerk (9/19) MORTGAGE NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE — Default having been made In the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage mode by Bruce D. Wilson and Janice M. Wilson, husband and wife, of Barry County, Michigan. Mor­ tgagor, to Administrator of Veterans Affairs (nka: Secretary of Veterans Affairs). Mortgagee, dated the 27th day of Feberuary, 1968, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 28th day of February, 1968, In Liber 190 of Barry County Records, on pages 149-152, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of four thousand, two hundred sixty six dollars and twenty-nine cents ($4,266.29); And no suit or proceedings at law or In equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of October 1991, at 10:00 o’clock A.M., Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the east door entrance to the Court House in Hastings, Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the in­ terest thereon at six percent (6%) per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersign­ ed. necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All of land situated in the City of Hastings in the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, and described os follows, to-wit: Lot 12. Block 6. Lincoln Pork Addition, formerly Village of Hastings, as rac’d plat thereof. LI of Plots. P55. oka: 705 West Bend St.. Hostings. Ml 49058 During the six menths immediately following the sale, the property "nay be redeemed. Doted: August 27. 1991 Secretarv of Veterans Affairs Mortgagee Thomas K. Maher (P319O3) Attorney for Mortgagee 477 Michigan Avenue. Room 1460. Detroit. Ml 48226 (10 3) Synopsis Regv'.sr Meeting JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD September 11. 1991 Reports of Committees presented. Approved request for vacating 4th Street in Walnut Riaqe Plat. Motion approved opposing incorporation as Charter Township. Permission granted for Supervisor. Treasurer and Clerk to attend MTA District Meeting. Motion approved to adopt Township Millage rate for 1991 under Headlee Amendment instead of Truth In Taxation Approved vouchers in amount of $10,986.64. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Verlyn Stevens (9; 19) State Democratic chairman, Gary Corbin, says party is ‘alive and well’ by David T. Young Editor Contrary to recent popular belief, the Democratic Party is alive and well. That was the message Barry County Democrats received from State Party Chair­ man Gary Corbin Friday night at their annual Truman-Johnson dinner al Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. •Tm here to talk about believing in ourselves and regaining our confidence." Corbin said. * •George Bush wants you to believe the '92 election is a done deal, but this thing is going to turn around on a dime." The former state senator was referring to the notion that President Bush is virtually unbeatable in the next general election, especially after the U.S military victory over Iraq in the Persian Gulf. Corbin listed four reasons why he believes Bush is vulnerable at the polls. First, he said. ••When we look at the American domestic agenda, we find the Bush Administration is wanting." He said the widening gap between rich and poor, the crisis in health care, drug abuse, the homeless and education all are "at home" issues that have not been tackled during Bush's presidency. To dramatize the gap between rich and poor, he noted that two decades ago the average corporate chief executive officer made 40 times what the average laborer. The average CEO today makes 90 times that of the average laborer. “The middle class is being squeezed to death in this country," he said, blaming the economic policies of Bush and Ronald Reagan since 1981. Corbin noted that the United States in the past had held the distinction of being No. 1 per capita in home ownership, but has slipped to No. 9. About health care, Corbin said that 37 million Americans do not have health in­ surance and "millions of Americans are one paycheck away from losing benefits." • The second point of vulnerability for Bush is the theory that "popularity is very fleeting.” Corbin said that Harry S. Truman had a voter approval rating of 88 percent late in 1945, after World War II had concluded. Eleven months later, that figure slipped to 39 percent. Gary Corbin addressed the annual Truman-Johnson Dinner in Hastings. He said Bush has been milking the Persian Gulf victory for a great deal more than it’s worth. "This president tries to get in front of every parade,” Corbin said. “He tries to get you to believe that he made the Berlin Wall crumble." The third reason. Corbin said, is that in 1988 the Democrats had been quarreling among themselves for nearly three years and didn’t get their act together well enough to mount a solid challenge to Bush. Though there had been some concern about a lack of presidential candidates, now there are three, former U.S. Senator Paul Tsongas. Woodland News by Catherine Lucas Kilpatrick United Brethren Missionary Society held the September missionary dinner Wednesday noon last week, and at the same time, in another room, had a funeral luncheon for the Sawdy family. Hostesses were Betty McCurdy and Marie Fisher. They served porcupines (meatballs with rice) and a plentiful galore of other dishes, including cakes and pies, to the 41 guests in both groups. Woodland Woman’s Study Club held the fin meeting of the 1991-92 year, the society’s 75th, at Zion Lutheran Church last Tuesday. The meeting included a potluck supper and a program about growing and drying flowers for dried flower arrangements by Diane Bar­ num. Marge Vroman also told of her ex­ periences with dried flowers. Special guests at the meeting besides Diane Barnum were Edna Crother’s guest, Gerri Litchfield and Amanda Markwart’s guest, Sarah Ewart. Marguerite Dick brought her granddaughter. The family of Paul G. Brodbeck held a reu­ nion at Cunninghamn’s Acre Sunday. Richard and Mildred Brodbeck, Russell Brodbeck, Helen Brodbeck Misky of Lansing. Mary Brodbeck Ulrey from Indiana. Bill and Margaret Brodbeck of Lake Odessa, Patty Brodbeck Ellery of Grand Rapids, Carolyn Brodbeck Brecheisen, Jackie Brodbeck Meade of Marshall. Paul Brodbeck of Woodland and Larry Brodbeck of Lake Odessa all attended the party with children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Betty Bennett, Kenneth Brodbeck and Bar­ bara Brodbeck represented the family of David Brodbeck. The only one of the Paul G. Brodbeck children not present, represented by descendents, was Carroll Brodbeck, whose children live in the Ann Arbor area and were unable to come. Margaret Brodbeck said there were kids all over the place. Some outdoor games were held for the children during the afternoon. G.R. McMillen was taken out of the inten­ sive care unit at Pennock Hospital last week. He is still in the hospital and will probably be for a few more days, but visitors are restricted. Clyde Shoemaker also is still in Pennock Hospital and will have more tests this week. It is not known how long he will be there. Ford Enz is home and recovering from heart surgery done in Grand Rapids. Hildred Hesterly also is in Pennock Hospital after suffering a stroke Sunday morning. George and Dorothy Schaibly returned recently from a 10-dav trip to Florida. While there, they helped George’s brother, Hobart, move from the ninth to the sixth floor of “The Shores” retirement home in Bradenton. On the way home, the Schaiblys visited a peanut elevator near Plains, Ga., where they were given several pounds of raw peanuts after visiting with lhe owner. Later they stopped at Amishville near Berne, Ind., which is operated by Swiss rather than German Amish people. While they were there, George ale "sawdust pie” at the Amish restaurant called Essen Platz. Dorothy said this dessert had coconut and spice cake in a pie crust. They also visited “Yodeling Village,” an old church converted into a mall rather like Hastings House, in Berne. Young Douglas MacKenzie drove home from Doraville, Ga.. on Friday. He is doing advanced graduate work at Georgia Tech in robotics and artificial intelligence, and was able to get home for a few days over the weekend. His wife, Karen, was able to visit her family in Indiana and Detroit a few weeks ago and did not come this trip. John Lucas spent a few days in Hamilton, Ontario, with a friend. Harold and Nell Stannard returned from England Friday. They had spent a month liv­ ing in a city named Oxsted, which is 30 minutes south of London and near Churchill’s home, “Chartwell.” Chartwell is a large country home in the Tudor style. While they were in England, the Stannards visited Mr. and Mrs. John Turner in Devon and saw the Turners’ now grown children. The Turner family held a barbecue for them, which Harold said was somewhat similar to our barbecues. They visited Mrs. James Gorman at St. Albans, which has a beautiful cathedral with the central tower built of Roman stones. They also visited Exeter, Winchester, Salisbury and Canterbury cathedrals and took a ferry to the Isle of Wright, where they toured “Osborn," which was the private home of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert and where they raised their children. Harold said the home is beautiful and they enjoyed seeing the pubile rooms. Harold was able for the first time to visit the restored war room where Winston Churchill conducted World War II from underground. The original furniture has been put back in the headquarters, and old war maps, which were used to conduct the war. are on the walls. Stannard said he also visited the House of Lords and Westminister Abby. The exterior of the abby recently has been sandblasted and cleaned to its original pale cream color. Tendercare has ] OPENING FOR ; NURSES : 7:00-3:30.3:00-11:30 • 11:00-7:30 | Virginia Governor Douglas Wilder and U.S. Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa. “If a grade B movie actor and his vice president can be presidents, then don’t ques­ tion the qualifications of the Democratic can­ didates,” he said. The fourth weakness Corbin pointed to was Bush’s next in command. Vice President Dan Quayle, considered by some as an intellectual lightweight and a liability to Bush's campaign. Noting lhe vice president is a heartbeat away from the presidency, Corbin said of Quayle, ‘He should make everybody’s heart skip a beat.” Corbin said the Bush Administration has in­ sulted the average American worker, while helping those in China, the Soviet Union and Mexico. He said Bush seems to think “it’s great to have trade unions over there (abroad), but it’s terrible here.” Corbin pointed out that Bush mustered only 26 percent of the registered voters in 1988 and Dukakis only 24 percent. Turning his attention to state politics, he called John Engler “The Accidental Gover­ nor.” noting that he picked up less than half of the 50 percent who did vote, defeating in­ cumbent Democrat James Blanchard by about 19,000 votes. Corbin said Engler has brought to slate government “a right-wing tilt we’ve never seen before, not with George Romney, John Swainston, William Milliken, nor G. Mennen Williams. Engler is waging an ideological war.” He charged that Engler’s property tax cut plans favor the rich in the same manner the Bush and Reagan administrations have done. He said that under Engler’s plan, the owner of a $600,000 home would get a cut of $3,000, while someone who owned a $70,000 home would get only $62. Corbin said the State House, "the last bas­ tion of hope in Michigan government,” has a tax cut plan that would provide relief of $510 a year to the owner of a $70,000 home. Democrats will have to work hard to win the presidency in 1992 and to make gains in the State Senate, he said, but it can be done. Corbin said in 1970 he was first elected to a Genessee County Commissioner’s seat in traditionally strong Republican district. "I went out and knocked on 2,000 doors and won by slightly more than 2,000 votes," he noted. His opponent was a Republican incumbent who in previous years had run without opposition. Corbin won a State Senate seat in 1974 by knocking “on 24,000 doors. I walked down virtually every street in my district,” he said. "The lesson is, people don’t want to be taken for granted,” he maintained. Corbin said it is important for Democrats to be true to the tradition of their party. “Wc stand for all the people, not just a few," he said. “We will do great tilings in this country that need to be done. You’re needed now as Democrats more than any time in our history." He showed the audience forms for the presidential preference primary in 1992. He urged all to sign them and turn them so they can be ready for the process of selecting the party’s nominee for President. While noting the local Democratic Party’s headquarters, lhe more than 100-ycar-old Thomas Jefferson Hall. Corbin said. “Harry Truman and Lyndon Johnson would be pround of you." ..At Stack Insurance Agency, Inc. 128 W. Mill St., Hastings 616-945-9568 We’re only silent until you need us for: Homeowners • Fim.owners • Automobile • Busmess and Com­ mercial • Boatowners and Yacht • Workers" Comp Insurance. For more details call... CHAR RENTZ ] 945-9564 I Hastings Mutual Insurance Company We're o»dy silent until you need us. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 19, 1991 — Page 13 Lake Odessa News: Mrs. Florence Fetterman has been visiting relatives in Pennsylvania. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society met Thursday last week. President Gerald Chorley presided at his first meeting of the total membership after two months in his role of presiding at meetings of the board of directors. To commemorate the start of school, members were asked to bring items for “Show And Tell.” Some of those who brought items to show were Mary Morrice, Gerald Chorley, Joan Chorley, Evelyn Pierce, Gordon Garlock, Marie Pickens. Merton Garlock brought items donated to the society by Dale Kloss. His collection of projectile points and other arti­ facts from native Americans was found mostly from the Anway farm at the comer of Clinton Trail and Bliss Road. The fall issue of the Bonanza Bugle will be in the mail. The bazaar season is upon us. Advertising has begun for these popular fall events. Central United Methodist Church is having its annual missions fall festival on Friday, Sept. 27, with soup and sandwich lunch, baked goods, garden produce and coffee break treats during the fore­ noon and afternoon. This group has its bazaar only in alternate years, the even numbered years. The E.B.I. Auxiliary has its date set for Friday, Sept. 20 at the Congregational Church. Hidden Lake Gardens on M-50 between Brooklyn and Tipton is open to visitors from eight in the morning until dusk. This is a project of MSU, used by students in florticulture and forestry, and is a delight to visit any time of year. It is a landscape arboretum with all species named and tagged. It has controlled tempera­ ture domes for both jungle and desert plants, as well as a greenhouse for temperate zone plants. An interpretive center has exhibits that are educational. It serves as a conference center and classroom as well. Its three walking trails are well marked. Monday is least productive work day Need to get a lot of work done on Monday? Forget it. According to an accountants on cal) (aoc) national poll conducted by the Gallup Organization the largest percentage of American workers (39 percent) say Monday is the least productive day of the week. Another third (33 percent) report that their least productive day is Friday. Just 5 percent of workers view Wednesday or Thursday as lhe least productive work day of the week. An additional 3 percent cite Tuesday or Saturday as the least productive work day. Only 2 percent mention they are least productive on Sunday. One in ten (10 percent) could not name their least productive work day. When asked what was their most productive day, about a quarter of American workers (24 percent) report they arc most productive on Tuesday. One in five employed adults (21 percent) claim they are most productive on Monday. Seventeen percent say their most productive day is Wednesday. Thursday is the most productive day cited by 9 percent of working adults. Another 13 percent say their most productive day is Friday. A small por­ tion name Saturday (2 percent) or Sunday (2 percent) as their most productive day. Twelve percent could not name which day of their typical work week is most productive. This new survey on productivity is part of aoc’s ongoing "Profiles of the American Worker (TM)" series, which summarizes the opinions, attitudes and beliavior of employed Americans concerning workplace issues. For the survey, full- and part-time workers were asked "which day do you feel most pro­ ductive?" and "which day do you feel you are the least productive?" It seems young adults become more produc­ tive as the weekend draws near. Twenty-three percent of those 18 to 29 cite Friday as their most productive work day, compared with 11 percent among those 40 to 49 and 2 percent among those 50 and older. Do we pace ourselves more steadily as we get older? That may be one reason why older workers are less likely to name one day as more productive than another. Thirty-one per­ cent of adults 50 and older did not pinpoint a most productive day, compared to just 4 per­ cent of young adults 18 to 29 who reported the same. This survey is based on telephone inter­ views with a representative sample of 692 adults, 18 years of age or older, who are employed eithr full time or part time. Inter­ views were conducted by Gallup between July 15 and July 21, 1991. The margin of sampling error associated with this survey is plus or minus 4 percentage points. With over 50 offices nationwide, accoun­ tants on call is currently dv country’s second largest specialist in the placement of tem­ porary and permanent accounting and book­ keeping personnel. Keep our People with chronic lung disease are fighting for every breath. Help keep them from floundering. It’s a matter of life and breath.’ AMERICAN 4= LUNG ASSOCIATION* A paved trail is open to cars and has a park­ ing space at the highest point with a view of the grounds below. This land is on the south edge of the Irish Hills. The core site was a gift to MSU from the Fee family, the temperate conservatory was a gift from the Herrick family of Tecumseh. There are 670 acres now since land has been added to the original gift. The auto route is six miles long and there are five miles of hiking trials. The Harper collection of dwarf and rare conifers is one of the highlights. The Merton Garlocks and Gordon spent part of the weekend at Blissfield visiting relatives. En route home they stopped briefly at Hidden Lake Gardens, which they have done every 10 years since 1961. The Jack Smiths of Sunfield and the Bob Averys of Clarksville Road are the grandpa­ rents of Marlena Jane, bom to Phil and Sheryl Smith of Round Lake Road Sept. 9. She weighed 9 lbs. 3 ozs. The Smiths also have Jeffrey. United Methodist Women’s Sunday was observed at Central U.M. Church with members serving as ushers, scripture readers, and greeters at the close of the service, where they distributed flyers pertaining to the work of their organizations. Publishers of • • • • • • • • Exchange Club installs officers Hastings Reminder Hastings Banner Hastings Weekender Community Advisor Marshall Battle Creek Shopper News Lakewood News Middleville/Caledonia Sun & News Maple Valley News PLACE A CLASSIFIED 24 HOURS-A-DAY 7 DAYS-A-WEEK Call... The Hastings Exchange Club installed new officers last week for the 1991-92 years. 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Paid for by Citizens For Quality Education, 19 Ironside Dr., Hastings, MI 49058 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 19. 1991 Kickoff luncheon launches 1991 Barry Area United Way campaign J-Ad Graphics News Service The Barry Area United Way launched its 1991 campaign with a kickoff luncheon Thursday at the Leason Sharpe Hall in downtown Hastings. With the goal of $233,000 and the theme ■'Something to Believe In: A Caring Coun­ ty." the drive this year will focus on trying to reach people where they work. A number of speakers, including campaign chairman Richard Groos and Don and Sue Drummond, urged those attending to be a key part in a successful effort. Groos. longtime chief executive officer at the Viking Corp., said the drive has undergone some significant changes in recent years. One is that it now covers Nashville, Mid­ dleville, Delton and Freeport, in addition to Hastings. "We’ve pretty much put all of this together, and today, we can say that it (the United Way campaign) represents almost all of the county. We’re gradually whittling down the reasons not to give. "We’re making an effort to solicit in a uniform manner throughout the county.” Groos also said the drive will target people who live here, but work outside the county. He said he would like to see them make con­ tributions at work, but designate them "back home" to Barry County. "It represents an enormous pool of poten­ tial gifts.” he said. Also on the Barry Area United Way’s agen­ da is tackling the issue of what someone’s ’fair share” will be in giving. Gross suggested that a $1 per week payroll deduction. “We’ve tried that with a number of people, and there hasn’t been any objection that I know of.” The main speakers, Don and Sue Drum­ mond, addressed the audience separately. "You have an important task ahead, to gain funds for 20 local agencies," Don told the au­ dience. "Through ycur work, you are im­ proving the quality of life and the lifestyle in Barry County." Drummond defined the quality of life as "how people relate to one another and the challenges facing their communities." About lifestyle, he contended that most peo­ ple live in Barry County because they want to, "because of a lifestyle the land gives us, to live conveniently remote in a responsible manner.” He said that Barry County is far enough from metropolitan areas to allow people to have their lifestyles, but they need to help preserve them, because if they don’t no one else will. furnished by... Mark D. Christensen of Edward D. Jones & Co. Long-term care insurance, part of any financial plan Richard Groos, longtime chief executive officer at the Viking Corp., spoke to the audience at the Barry Area United Way campaign kickoff. Groos is chairman of the drive this year. "We’re responsible for the best interests of Barry County," he said. "We need to help keep a lifestyle that thousands of others would love to enjoy.” Sue Drummond maintained that "People make the difference in the county; it’s people coming together for the common good.” A key phrase she used in her talk was the suggestion that everyone "Think globally, act locally.” She said that everyone must step up from their own organization and take a good look at the county as a whole. She said that when people get together to do something good, a lot gets done. . “People don't realize the power a group has.” About lhe $1 a week suggestion, she said, "Most people can’t say *no’ to that. Il’s less than a gallon of gas.” She urged everyone to have high expecta­ tions of lhe appeal by thinking globally and acting locally. The kickoff luncheon included check presentations from six “pacesetter" com­ panies, businesses or agencies. They were selected to have their solicitations completed before the luncheon. The pacesetters were Hastings City Bank. Barry County, ProLine. JC Penney. Barry County Telephone and Thomapple Ophthalmology. Groos told everyone. “Thanks for all you’ve done and thanks for the dirty work ahead.” Linda Bowne, president of the United Way Board of Directors, and Chuck Monica, vice chairman of the drive, also spoke briefly. The greatest risk facing individuals aged 50 and over today is lhe high cost of long-term care. In fact, Americans over age 15 stand a 50 percent chance of requiring nursing home care. Add to that the fact that we are an aging population, and the threat becomes almost critical. According to the U.S. Senate Special Com­ mittee on Aging, the number of Americans aged 65 and over (32 million in 1988) is pro­ jected to double over the next 50 years. Already, Americans over age 65 outnumber the total population of Canada. During this century, life expectancy has in­ creased by more than 27 years. A baby bom in WOO could expect to live 47.3 years. A baby bom in 1990 can expect to live nearly 75 years. More than 75 percent of all Americans will reach 65, and those who do will, on average, live to see age 82. This is good news for millions of Americans, but it can be devastating for millions more. As we live longer, we become more vulnerable to chronic diseases such as arthritis, hypertension, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, all of which often re­ quire long-term care. Unfortunately, only about 3 percent of people aged 65 and over are protected by long-term care insurance, ac­ cording to the Health Insurance Association of America. Most people are unprepared to face the costs of long-term care coverage. What are the opinions? Those with suffi­ cient assets and reasonably good health may assume the potential risk of long-term care costs, but they can be staggering. The average cost of nursing home care in the United States is $25,000 per year, and people who enter a nursing home typically stay an average of 2.5 years. This means they can plan to pay roughly $63,000 for long-term care alone. This does not include other medical and personal needs. Another option is to buy adequate and affor­ dable insurance protection. A limited number of reputable insurance companies now offer this protection. No doubt others will soon follow, but the challenge is to select a com­ pany with a proven record of paying claims and offering protection options that meet our needs. Next week we will discuss seme of the features of long-term care insurance and op­ tions you should consider before investing in any contract. — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close AT&t 37V. Ameritech 61V. Anheuser-Busch 52V. Chrysler 103/. Clark Equipment 22V. CMS Energy 18’/. Coca Cola 65’/. Dow Chemical 51’/. Exxon 59V. Family Dollar 24'/. Ford 29’/. General Motors 36V. Great Lakes Bancorp 11V. Hastings Mfg. 39 IBM 104’/. JCPenney 48'/. 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Hengesbach and his wife Anne lived in Hastings from 1954 to 1972 and their four children graduated from Hastings High School. During those years they owned the Fisher-Hengesbach Ford dealership, located at the current site of Blankenstein Pontiac- Francis and Anne Hengesbach were in Hastings recently and displayed the nine medals he received 46 years alter being discharged from the Army. Residents of Spring Hill, Fl., they lived in Hastings from 1954 to 1972. Oldsmobile-GMC on N. Michigan Avenue in Hastings. The couple now reside in Spring Hill, Fl., their permanent residence since 1984. "I didn't get any of my medals after World War n," he said. "It was not my priority. After 3 1/2 years in the service, I had to get my life together," he said. At the urging of his family in recent years, Hengesbach, 78, finally decided to re­ quest his medals "for posterity purposes." He started the ball rolling in 1989, but didn't get very far until Rorida Senator Bob Graham got involved. During a ceremony at the Spring Hili Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10209, Hengesbach was bestowed with the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Victory Medal of World War II, Prisoner of War medal, Middle Eastern Campaign medal with three battle stars, a Combat Infantry Badge and Expert infantryman Badge. "It was a big affair," Hengesbach said. "The VFW in Spring Hill is lhe second largest post in Rorida. All the officers were there in their uniforms and the ladies of the auxiliary. The Ex-Pow chapter was present en masse. There was an honor guard...and county commissioners. Two TV stations were there." Quite a contrast to the three cold months he spent in a Nazi prisoner of war camp in Germany. "I was in the Army, the 87th Division and was captured in the Battle of the Bulge," Hengesbach said. "I was not physically mistreated. They gave us a piece of bread in the morning, wa­ ter and cabbage at noon and a small potato in the evening. "I did lose weight and slept on straw...Body lice was a big problem," he said. "You had to keep your mental condition. You couldn't despair. You had to feel you were going to get out of there and make it. You lived there on hope. That's what kept you going," Hengesbach told the Tampa Tribune in an article by John Lester. His religious faith and thoughts of his wife Anne helped Hengesbach survive, he said. "It was as tough on her as it was on me." At the age of 29, Hengesbach was drafted into the Army in 1942 and trained other sol­ diers before being sent to England two years later. He was second in command when his platoon went to France. Near the German border, the Nazis launched a massive coun­ teroffensive and only 9 of the 40 men in his unit were left. Technical Sgt. Hengesbach had to take charge then and his platoon attacked a small town in Belgium. Out of ammunition and surrounded by Germans, Hengesbach. who had leg and thigh wounds, and another soldier were cap­ tured. Others buddies were injured. As American forces got closer, Henges­ bach said the Germans started moving POWS. "They marched us during the day and we hid in bams at night I spotted an American artillery liaison plane flying around and I knew our own forces were just behind us," he said. That’s when he and several other POWS began plotting an escape. "We noticed security was getting a little lax.” They decided to get at the tail end of the line during one of the evacuation marches. One POW would pretend to faint and the others would convince the guard that he needed medical attention. It worked. Hengesbach's escaped from his captors before the end of the war. "I could speak German and that helped some," Hengesbach said, telling of meeting RECALL ...continued from page 1 "I feel we represent the township well," she added. "I feel we work well together, and I want it to continue." Miller said she doubted a recall election will succeed. "I was surprised they got as many (signatures) as they did," she said. "I know a lot of people were approached about signing it, but they wouldn't" Recall leaders allege the board did not bal­ ance its books in 1990-91 and planned to deficit spend again in 1991-92. The campaign claims the board mishandled the recent property assessments, which led to additional costs. The group also objected to improvements on one stretch of road, claim­ ing other roads needed work, too. Board members, however, have said the a unit of Germans shortly after the escape. He hid out in a nearby town for a night and a day. It was a beautiful sight for him to seek an American jeep on flank patrol. "We were told to find abandoned German transportation...! ended up in Paris and was assigned to a unit there and flew to a base in England. When he got to Paris he sent a cablegram to his wife to tell her he was safe. It was a joyous time for her because she had no idea of his status because the government had him listed as "missing in action." After his discharge, he and his wife lived in Ionia for awhile before moving to Hast­ ings and then Grand Rapids. The Hengesbachs' children are Joyce Hengesbach of Seattle, Carol Gallagher of Minneapolis, Alan of Spring Hill, R., and Marcia Laron of Libertyville, Ill. There are 12 grandchildren. township's projected deficit would not mate­ rialize because of previous revenue and the likelihood that not all of the budgeted money would be spent The board also has defended its hiring of Consolidated Governmental Services to assess and reappraise property in the township, saying the work was necessary and mandated by the state. The board also has said the section of Cox Road between M-66 and Case Road regularly floods in the spring. The decision to repair it was based on police, fire and ambulance ac­ cess, not on the number of residents living along it. The Barry County Elections Commission in June approved language on the set of peti­ tions to recall the five board members. The campaign turned in their petitions Sept. 6. Michigan Township Association to hold district meeting Oct. 1 The Michigan Townships Association will offer a legislative update and educational pro­ gram to township officials from Allegan, Barry, Kent and Ottawa counties on Oct. 1, as part of MTA’s annual fall district meetings. Approximately 1'30 officials are expected to attend this all-day event at Grand Valley State University’s L.V. Eberhard Center in downtown Grand Rapids. Beginning at 9 a.m.. MTA Deputy Excutive Director Larry Merrill will review current federal issues that affect townships, including changes in the final regulations to mandated Social Security withholding requirements, a plan to expand voter registration nationwide, national funding for local roads ano en­ vironmental issues, among others. After Merrill's update. MTA Director of Legislative Affairs Gene Thornton will discuss Michigan legislation of interest to townships, including newly signed Public Act 15. which implements a freeze on property tax assessments, and the impact of the 1990 census and recent state budget cuts on state shared revenues. Rounding out the morning is the Township Officials Forum '91, which allows all township officials in the audience an oppor­ tunity to discuss common problems and work toward innovative solutions. Following lunch, participants will be able to choose from four concurrent workshops. The Michigan Townships Association, bas­ ed in Delta Charter Township, Eaton County, provides lobbying and educational services to more than 99 percent of the state’s 1.242 townships and 6,500 elected officials. District meetings are conducted annually across the state, with fall meetings offered in the southern half of Michigan. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 19, 1991 — Page 15 Excaped animal tours Barry County Zebra owner expected to pay for animal’s capture by Susan Hinckley und Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writers NASHVILLE — A zebra resting comfor­ tably today in its own fenced-in pasture is ex­ pected to draw $2,000 to S3.000 at an exotic animal auction in October. But the first thing owner Paul Ressler will do with his earnings is pay officers for chasing the animal across Barry County for two and a halfdays before capturing it Friday evening. Officials have not yet determined the cost of the big game hunt, but said the owner has agreed to compensate the animal control of­ ficers. sheriffs deputies, possee members and volunteers on horseback who pitched in to corral the runaway. •‘He’s agreed he’s responsible for the veterinary bill and lhe overtime, and he’s agreed to pay." said Barry County Planning and Zoning Director John Gates, who oversees the county Animal Control Department. The 14-m.onth-old male zebra from Indiana escaped Sept. 11 from a stall at Justin Car­ riage Works, on Assyria Road south of CLASSIFIEDS Nashville. The animal w» being kcP< there while awaiting transports1*00 to an exotic animal auction in Pennsylvann*a“The stall door was still shut when we found that he was gone." said Carriage Works owner Herb Andler- “He squeezed out there somewhere." The animal remained free for more than 50 hours, roaming fields of Maple Grove Township and generally confounding animal control officers and volunteers who tried to recapture him. Kevin Persons of Lacey, an exotic animal owner, had brought the nearly full-grown zebra and a 5-weck-old colt to Michigan from Indianapolis as a favor to a friend, Paul Ressler of Vermont. Persons was to keep the animals until October, when they would be trucked to a Pennsylvania auction conducted by Ressler. Persons brought the older animal to The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616)948-8051 Thank You Thank You Lost & Found CARD OF THANKS The family of Arthur Thomas Kidder would like to thank Pastor Jim Barrett for lhe inspir­ ing sermon he gave on behalf of our beloved "Father”, who went to be with his Lord and his wife Mina, on September 3, 1991. Pastor Jim got his inspiration from reading the writings of my father that was in his tattered Bible. He commented that there wasn't any empty spaces or pages left that Art hadn’t filled with writings and his special verses. To Rev. James Carey for his rendition of two of my father’s favorite songs, “In the Garden" and “Beyond the Sunset". He was accompanied by the organ­ ist Mrs. Donna Buehl. Also, his first recollection of how he met our Dad, after becoming the new . Pastor of the old North Irving Wesleyan Church on the comer of Buehler and Sisson Roads, years ago. We also honored our Father, by reciting two of his poems that he wrote and published under the pen name of “The Hill Billy Bard". His life story read by Rev. Carey and “Life is Toil, Laughter and Tears" read by his daughter Marie, as it was written to her, while in the USMC in 1958. Wc wish to thank the Local VFW and the American Legion Post for honoring our Father with pallbearers, Color guards and Honor guard with full mili­ tary services at the cemetery. To our neighborhood friends, many relatives, friends who came a distance and paid their last respects to Arthur. We thank all of you for honoring him with such beautiful flowers and plants, which went to family members to care for. They were from Barlow Florist and Floral Designs. Each of us thank the Moose Lodge members for lhe tasty luncheon. A special thanks go to our friends, Esther Brodock and Violet Curtis. You are greatly appreciated. Since my Father deserved the best, we asked the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings to do the honors. The new building is just beautiful and done in good taste. While silling in the Chapel, I felt that I, personally was in Church. Wc thank Mr. Wren, his family and staff for a job well done for our Beloved Father. sented strength, discipline, security, trust and most of all, LOVE through each of our lives. He has left us with such great memories. So long, Dad, wc will be seeing you sometime. His sons and daughters, Robert T. Kidder Marguerite D. .Flory Raymond L. Kidder Thomas E. Kidder Marie E. Chamberlain Billie L. Chamcrlain, Jr., grandson P. S. We wish to thank the many people who chose to honor our Father in their contributions to the Cornerstone Church on Wood School Road, Hastings. Il is formally the “North Irving Wesleyan Church" which our Father was not only a member, but was a part of the building fund drive, to help create the new Church building a few years ago. Our cousin Charles Kidder donated the comer piece of prop­ erty where the building stands today. It was a neighborhood project, in which our Father was dedicated. LOST Pine Lake Rd., near M-43, Delton, part persian female cat, named Holly. Black and gray with orange on back and head. 623-8606. Wc would like to thank the Hastings Banner, The Reminder, the Battle Creek Enquirer and WBCH. A heartfelt thanks to the indi­ viduals that cared for Our Father at the Michigan Veterans Facul­ ty, 3000 Monroe, Grand Rapids, since April 12, 1988. Also the special care he received while at Sl Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids for the last 31 /: weeks of his life, from the staff of Doctors to the many nurses who cared for him. Words cannot express the exceptional medical care my father received from Dr. B. Zook, MD, as well as keeping us informed as to our dad’s condi­ tion each day. Her private concern and her faith in God, was very helpful to my brother Tom and I, his daughter, Marie, in important decisions facing us concerning our fathers health. I, personally thank my Pastor, Rev. Robert Taylor for his concerning words and prayer. Our father was special to each of us, his children. He reprc- WORK OVERSEAS Major U.S. companies interviewing now for TAX-FREE, High Income positions. Construction. Heavy Equip. Operators. Data Processing. Petro-Chemical. Security. Ex-Military. Welders. HVAC. Diesel Mechanics. ESLs. and more. Worldwide locations. Paid Travel & Full Benefit Packages. 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Besides the officers and Andler’s employees. Persons said his friend Darryl Kauffman and se^.al local residents also helped in the pu' nt. "The zebn _ more scared of the people ' than anything." said Andler. "He didn’t have a bad attitude, he was just evasive." The chase brought widespread media coverage by area newspapers and TV stations, but no one got a picture of the full grown zebra on the loose, said Persons. All the reporters had left the scene about half ar. hour before the animal was captured at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Some, however, did get a photo of the baby zebra brought to the scene Friday from Lacey in hopes of luring lhe older animal within ■each. After the capture. Persons took the animal to the home of a friend, where it will be free to roam within property enclosed by a seven­ foot cyclone fence until time for the Penn­ sylvania trip. Two to be arraigned for gang rape J-Ad Graphics News Service Two Lake Odessa man accused of gang rap­ ing a 16-year-old girl will be arraigned today in Barry County Circuit Court on first-degree criminal sexual conduct charges. Clay L. Bishop, 23, is charged with four counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and one second-degree charge. David J. Gon­ zales, 19, is facing three counts of first-de­ gree criminal sexual conduct and one seconddegree charge. Barry County Sheriffs deputies allege Bishop and Gonzales met the Woodland girl at a party in Lake Odessa in April. The pair offered to take her for a ride down­ town about 4 p.m., but instead headed into Barry County. On a deserted road the two assaulted her be­ fore returning her to the party some two hours later, according to deputies. Help sought on bus fire J-Ad Graphics News Service Four months after a fire destroyed the Thomapple Kellogg bus fleet, authorities have exhausted all leads uncovered after the blaze, and are asking the public for help. Middleville Police Chief Louis Shoemaker said he has gone as far as he can in his investigation until he has new information, and is asking anyone who may have seen or heard anything about the May 13 fire to contact him. Lt. Chuck Ebersole, from the Michigan State Police Fire Marshall Division at Paw Paw, said anyone can give tips or information to the arson hot line (1-800-44ARSON). Those calls are completely confidential, with no names exchanged if that’s what the caller wants, he said. The tips are passed to the proper agency in the field, in this case Shoemaker, and are investigated, Ebersole said. If the tip is valid, a reward of up to $5,000 is waiting for the person who gave the in­ formation. "We’re asking the community for leads," Shoemaker said. "The investigation is status quo until we get further information." Shoemaker can be reached at 795-9862 Study blames acid rain The Associated Press WASHINGTON - A study of thousands of acidic lakes and streams found evidence that acid rain caused the problem in 75 percent of the lakes and 47 percent of the streams. In the others, lhe acid conditions were the result of natural acidity in the watershed or acidic draining from coal mines, researchers reported last week in Science magazine. Acid rain is industrial pollution that may cany long distances in the atmosphere before returning to earth in rain, snow or soot, killing aquatic life. Natural processes can also make a lake or stream acidic, and some have argued that acid rain’s contribution has been overstated by those who urged expensive action to curtail it. Last year’s Clean Air Act will require elec­ tric utilities and other industries to cut roughly in half their emissions of sulfur dioxide, a major component of acid rain. "What we found was that the majority of the acidic lakes in the survey were acidic be­ cause of acidic deposition, mostly sulfuric deposition," said Lawrence A. Baker, a scien­ tist at the University of Minnesota Resources Research Center who led the study. Baker said the researchers relied heavily on a chemical analysis of the acidic water to identify the source of the acid in each case. Their work used data from a survey by the Environmental Protection Agency of 1,180 lakes and 4,670 streams in what the EPA de­ termined to be acid-sensitive areas of the United States. The area where lakes were most likely to have been affected by acid rain was lhe Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York. Baker said the researchers also found that streams in lhe high-elevation forests of Vir­ ginia, Pennsylvania and West Virginia had been affected by acid rain. The study found that 26 percent of the streams in the EPA survey were acidic be­ cause of drainage from mine tailings. They were primarily in the mid-Atlantic coal-min­ ing region. Court News In their initial statements to authorities, both Bishop and Gonzales denied taking the teen for a ride or assaulting her, according to deputies. Tne first-degree counts, which involve penetration, are punishable by up to life in prison. The second-degree charges, which in­ volve contact, carry a maximum sentence of up to 15 years in prison. Authorities originally sought to bring kid­ napping charges against Bishop and Gonza­ les, but the charges were dismissed during their preliminary exam in Hastings District Court following their arrest in August. But additional counts of criminal sexual conduct were added following the victim's testimony of the assault. "A lot of evidence came out at lhe prelimi­ nary exam,” said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor. "There no CSC case that’s not emotional, but this one is complicated be­ cause there are two co-defendanls." Trial opened Sept. 9 and continued the fol­ lowing day. Barrett took lhe stand and was the only defense witness in the case. •A Shelbyville man accused of drawing a loaded pistol on two men was sentenced last Thursday to prison for two to four years. Juan Torriente, 28, also was ordered to pay $1,000 in fines and $500 in court costs. He received credit for 328 days spent in jail awaiting sentencing. Torriente was charged with two counts of felonious assault and one count of commis­ sion of a felony with a firearm following the October 1990 incident in Orangeville. But in August, Torriente pleaded guilty to one count of felonious assault in exchange for the dismissal of the remaining charges, including a habitual offender charge alleging Torriente has a previous felony conviction. In other court business: •A Richland woman was convicted Friday of arson in connection with the May 1989 fire that destroyed a home in Orangeville Township. The eight-woman, four-man jury look just under five hours to find Patricia Ann Barrett, 35, guilty of arson following a three-day trial in Bany County Circuit Court. Barrett will be sentenced Oct. 10 for lhe of­ fense, which is punishable by up to 20 years in prison. •A Hastings man arrested for stealing wal­ lets, money, jewelry and other personal ef­ fects from an office building was sentenced last Thursday to spend six months in prison. Timothy D. Totten, 18, of 1555 Pinedale Drive, also was ordered to pay $2,000 in fines and court costs and $252 m restitution. He was placed on probation for two years. Hastings Police alleged Totten stole wal­ lets, identification, jewelry, clothes and other items in five separate incidents at a Hastings office between March and May. Last week, Totten pleaded guilty to one count of larceny in a building in exchange for the dismissal of the other four counts. All five charges were felonies carrying maximum sentences of four years in prison. Police Beat (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service). Car passenger dies in collision with tree ASSYRIA T.VP. - A Battle Creek man died Sunday after the car he was riding in struck a tree on Wolf Road. Joseph M. Steele, 20, was pronounced dead after the 2:43 a.m. accident east of M-66. The driver, Michael J. Bartholomew, 17, of Bellevue, was hospitalized. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said neither were wearing safety bells. Authorities said Bartholomew was westbound on Wolf Road when he drove over a hill, crossed the center of lhe road, left lhe north side of lhe road and struck a tree head-on. Rescue workers from lhe Pennfield Township Fire Department and Lifecare were summoned to assist with the rescue. Authorities said alcohol may have been a factor in the accident, and the case remains under investigation. Probe into suspected arsons continues WOODLAND TWP. - Michigan Slate Police continue to investigate two fires as possible arsons. Fire investigators are investigating a blaze that destroyed a barn on Woodland Road Aug. 29 and a fire that swept through a home on Saddlebag Lake Road Sept. 4. Authorities have suspects in both blazes, though the investigations continue. The 3 a.m. fire that toppled the two-story barn at 7415 Woodland Road also destroyed a horse trailer and damaged a tool shed. Authorities said the bam and shed were valued at S5.000 for insurance purposes, though a final estimate of the damage has not been made available. Troopers said four people were asleep in the house next to the bam at the time the fire broke out. The 6:18 p.m. fire that claimed the house at 4330 Saddlebag Lake Road destroyed all of the building except lhe basement, floor and parts of the frame, trooper said. A cleaning lady at the home earlier in the day told troopers she smelled something unusual that made her dizzy, but she did not recognize the odor as gas or propane. Employee arrested for company theft HASTINGS - A Viking Company employee accused of taking more than 1,300 pounds of scrap metal worth over $900 from die company was arrested Wednesday for larceny from a building. The 27-year-old supervisor’s name was withheld pending arraignment today in Hastings District Court on the two-count felony offense. An employee Saturday observed lhe supervisor carry six 5-gallon buckets full of brass borings outside to the parking lot at 210 N. Industrial Drive. The employee told police the supervisor put two buckets in his pickup truck and hid four behind a dumpster. The suspect admitted to removing another six buckets of brass borings in the previous week, according to police. Authorities said the scrap metal is worth about 70 cents per pound. (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service) �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 19. 1991 FUNNY’s^^im Jokes WHAT CANT v BUT (Sent in by Teisha Brown) 5EBNAM MIGHTY FUNNY!. I Spy Metric 0 10 0^ Yogurt Net weight: 8oz. (227 g) 20 to 40 to BO IOO iao 140 METRIC SPOKEN HERE! U.S. car makers have made the switch to metric. U.S. cars now even show kilo­ meters per hour as well as miles per hour. Many U.S. busi­ nesses have switched to the metric system, and more must change over if our products are to compete around the world. GO METRIC! kg mm ml cm Over the years, the United States has considered switching to the metric system. Congress didn’t really put any force behind any effort to do so. It said the switch was voluntary. The metric idea has not yet caught on with the American people. Now there is a lot of pressure for U.S. companies to change the measures on their products to metric. Metric worldwide I spy metric as the main way of weighing and measuring in most parts of the world. "SWPUZZLE I spy metric as the worldwide language for science and engineering. \ g** Metric at V home BJ31UB3 L ‘qreu 9 ‘inpjup :890jjy :gjBMSuy New! The Mini Page Body Parts Book Developed from the popular Mini Page series, this 38-page book makes learning about the body fun for kids. Easy to understand and illustrated throughout, the Body Parts Book (SYi by 5h inches) is perfect for classroom use or reading at home. By the end of 1992, all departments of the government are to change to the metric system as much as possible. This effort by the government is going to encourage more companies to make metric products that they can also sell abroad. Be a metric spy Look around you. Be an alert metric spy who has an understanding of the metric system. It’s an easy system to understand. The more you see it and use it in your everyday life, the easier it will be to think metric all the time. In today’s world, metric matters! I spy a metric bill passed by Congress in 1988. It says that metric is the preferred system of weight and measurement for U.S. trade and commerce. • 8 crayons, each about 10 by 1 centimeters (cm) Name _ Address City___ State _ To order, send $3 lor each book. Price includes postage and handling. Send only checks or money order* payable to Andrew* and McMeel. Allow 4-6 week* for delivery. Mail to Mini Page Body Part* Book. P.O. Box 419150, Kan»a» City, Mo. 64141. (Bulk discount information will be provided upon request.) Metrics Words ttiat remind us of the metric system are hidden in the block below. See if you can find: TEN. UNIT, FRENCH. STANDARD, METER STICK. WEIGHT. LENGTH. SIZE. TEMPERATURE. METRIC. KILOGRAM. GRAM. METER. CELSIUS. MEASURE, LITER. MILLIMETER, SYSTEM. M E E R S U N • soda, 355 milliliters (mL) C K E N M Q S U R E N V I R E N C H P w U R E M s w H In other words, Congress thinks that metric is good for U.S. business. LE-DO M The Mini Page thanks the Office of Metric Programs of the U.S. Department of Commerce and the American National Metric Council for help with this article. T"-------------------- D X E Y E L R S R G C H E • milliliter (mL) • 1,000 milliliters = 1 liter • a liter (L) is a little more than a quart. centi-: (one-hundredth) Brown Sugar Pie A meter is a little more than a yard. You'll need: 1 METER 120 milliliters margarine (1 stick), softened 454 grams brown sugar (1 pound) 6 eggs 250 millili iers chopped black walnuts (1 cup) 5 milliliters vanilla (1 teaspoon) 2 23-centimeter pie crusts (9-inch) 1 YARD • millimeter (mm) 1,000 millimeters = 1 meter • centimeter (cm) What to do: ■ ! f i i I 1 100 centimeters = 1 meter • kilometer (km) 1,000 meters = 1 kilometer Uses ft/) Bl bELTZ Uses kilo-: (one thousand times larger) Meters measure length ^•Rookie Cookie’s Recipe Mini Spy and her friends are ceekmg using metric measuring. See if you can find: • caterpillar TV; • screw • hat • tomato • chicken leg O, • number 7 JP*' • carrot • bird's head • letter L • crescent moon • canoe • letter C letter J • word MINI S Q (space taken up) milli-: (one-thousandth) m(9 g 'mp £ •»rnd 7 'p°°i i :u*°n 1. Combine margarine and brown sugar in a large bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy. 2. Add eggs and mix well. 3. Add walnuts and vanilla. Mix well. 4. Pour into pie crusts. Bake in a preheated, 175 C (350 Fl-degree oven for 1 hour. s Liters measure volume A prefix is a part of a word added to the beginning of another word to change its meaning. DOWN: E R J C E S Metric prefixes ■inn • millimeter for tools and small sizes The wrench is 6 mm. • centimeter for body parts and clothing sizes The collar is 36 cm. The sleeve is 81 cm. While we will be seeing more metric measurements, we will continue to use the inch-pound system, too. We will all want to speak two measurement languages. In this way, we wont have to do math to change one measurement in­ to another. We will understand both. Most kids are studying the metric system in school. Perhaps they can go over this page with their parents. Use the tips we have given you to help you get a metric measurement in mind. Compare with a new object you wish to weigh or measure. Most people consider metric a much easier system. Degrees iShot.vLuJ)tCelsius MIAMI 36 KILOMETERS to, temperature t Tip: Most doorknobs are about °"c /O >freeze. l,u V a meter from the floor. Mace Pharmacy. Nashville Coleman Insurance Agency Wren Funeral Home Dr. M. McAlvey & Dr. D. Ebaugh National Bank of Hastings 20°C is not. 10° C you kilometer for longer distances MINI PAGE SPONSORS American Chriopractice 1 ife Center — Dr. Eugene Curtiss Barry County Transit McDonald's • milliliter for smaller measurements such as medicines and small drinks Tip: 5 milliliters = 1 teaspoon. • liter for gas, milk, water and drinks Grams measure weight • milligram (mg) 1,000 milligrams = 1 gram • A gram (g) is about the weight of a standard paper clip. tt * • kilogram (kg) 100 degrees C: water boils 37 degrees C: normal body temperature 0 degrees C: water freezes 3 1,000 grams = 1 kilogram Uses • gram for smaller food items • milligrams for medicines 18-ounce box of com flakes, 510 g 'yjrZA measures • meter for larger objects and short distances The rug is 3 m by 4 m. e Daniel R. Gole, D.D.S. Farm Bureau Insurance — Larry Neil Hastings City Bank River Bend Travel Agency TRY N find .. . . Quotas small) • • • ‘ • • Body Parts Book Zip-------------------------- Send me — book(s). Total $_______ enclosed. The week of Oct. 6 to 12 It Hetlonel Metric Week. Fit a few things that are measured by the metric system in the United States in the puzzle. ACROSS: Electric!___________________ Q: Do you know why bald men are so happy? A: Because no one can get in their hair! 80 LSI S WE ARE OUT OF STEP!. refrigerator? A: Someone told him it was General 30 40 50 60 70 Metric units are usually given along with our inch or pound measurements. If you look around you, you will spy metric weights and measurements on many items. Q: Why did the gooney bird salute the Miiujmi * kilogram for larger items such as people • A 6-year-old child might weigh 24 kg. Tip: 1 kilogram = a little more than 2 pounds. For everyday use. most metnc symbols should be in small letters except L for liter and C for Celsius. Hastings Orthopedic Clinic — Dr. Merriman & Dr. Larke Viking & Tyden Corp Girrbach Funeral Home Hastings Manufacturing Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. Hastings Savings & Loan JC Penney Co.. Inc. Thornapple Valley Community Credit Union � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-09-26.pdf ed69a9039726ba8ecd9f4340878816e7 PDF Text Text Ex-local woman takes a look at ‘loos’ Hastings booters lose in a thriller Village President decides to resign See Story, Page 3 See Story', Page 10 See Story, Page 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings VOLUME 137. NO. 31 ~~ Banner THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 26. 1991 PRICE 25' News Schools mull Briefs options after defeats at polls Phone solicitors’ pitch misleading Telephone solicitors again are calling area residents seeking funds to promote fire prevention, but Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris says their campaign is misleading. Caris said the solicitors say they repre­ sent the Michigan Association of Firefighters and that the funds are com­ ing back to local schools for fire preven­ tion programs. “They're a legitimate organization," he said, “but they arc misrepresenting themselves." No organization representing local or area firefighters is collecting money over the phone to assist fire prevention pro­ grams, Caris added. Those with questions may call their local fire chiefs for more information. Trappers due at Bowens Mills Historic Bowens Mills this weekend will present the Fork River Free Trap­ pers at the second of a series of “It’s Cider Time” fall festivals. The activities will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday and last until 4 p.m. It will con­ tinue at noon Sunday and last until 4 p.m. The trappers will portray life in the 18th century with a “Living History” encampment. Also featured will oe cider making, tours of the museum, demonstrations at the blacksmith and cooper's shops and food at the Chuck Wagon and Cider Mill Cafe. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for students. Gate fees are used for maintenance of the histone site, located in Yankee Springs Township. Rotary contest winners revealed A Hastings man and a Lake Odessa man were the winners of the Hastings Rotary Club's drawing for trips to Disney World. Winning the round-trip tickets were John Sawka of Hastings and Dave Bull­ ing of Lake Odessa. The winning tickets were drawn last Monday afternoon at the Rotary’s week­ ly meeting. Club officials said that more than 1,500 tickets were sold. Proceeds from the Rotary fiind-raiser will be used for club projects that benefit the community. by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer Monday’s overwhelming defeat at the polls has left Hastings school officials scratching their heads over what to do next. But officials say they may have little choice but to come back with a millage re­ quest. By margins of over 60 percent, Barry County voters said no to four millage re­ quests to build and maintain a new elemen­ tary school and to build and maintain a community swimming pool. Voters nairowly defeated a fifth proposition asking for money for maintenance and opera­ tions. Faced with a growing school population and deteriorating facilities, school officials said Wednesday they will have to consider another millage request, because the money can’t come from Lansing. "There’s no question something will have to be done at some point because we just don't have room," said Superintendent Carl Schoessel. "There is a problem with how schools are funded in the state, but you can't build a building with state aid. That has to be decided locally." Monday's request for S13 million in bonds to build a new elementary school was de­ feated by 61.9 percent of the 3,680 voters casting ballots. An additional request for 0.8857 mills to operate the building was turned down by 62.4 percent of the voters. Nearly 70 percent of the voters rejected a proposal to borrow S4.03 million in bonds to build a pool. A slightly larger number of voters turned down the request for 0.5680 mills to run the pool. Monday's defeat at the pools mirrors simi­ lar recent millage rejections by voters in other parts of the state, including in the Kentwood and Northview school districts. See MILLAGE, Page 2 Hastings City Council joins ‘Rails to Trails’ opposition J-Ad Graphics News Service The Hastings City Council Monday night joined the Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners in opposing a "Rails to Trails" plan. The council unanimously voted to have a resolution drawn up against a plan by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources that would turn an old abandoned Penn Cen­ tral railroad into a rural "Sugar Bush Trail Park" for bicylers, hikers and backpackers. The nature trail would run through Barry and Eaton Counties and into parts of Kent County in Caledonia. Councilwoman Miriam White, chair of the city’s Property Committee, said, "The city does not oppose recreation. We have some pretty nice parks. But we oppose the noise and confusion." White said she believes that the trails will attract all-terrain vehicles, dirt bikers, four­ wheeled vehicles and snowmobiles, in addi­ tion to the hikers and cyclists, which would create problems with enforcement of rules. White said the committee had met twice to discuss the "Rails to Trails" proposal before recommending the opposition. The County Board earlier had passed a reso­ lution against the plan, listing several rea­ sons: • State budget woes that have hurt existing parks. • There will be no money to maintain or police the trails, leaving that expense to local governments. • There are questions about the ownership of the land involved near the trails. • The trail would put some Hastings busi­ nesses out of business, because it would go through what now is being constructed as Apple Street The County Board's resoultion held that "to encourage such a park that would be costly to the taxpayers and presenting a potential of vandalism and trespassing to the citizens of Barry County would be contrary to the best interest of the citizens of Barry County." Buy buy to bats in the belfry Dozens of bats swirled around the cupola of the Barry County Courthouse this weeK as work crews from Dalton Roofing in Lansing plugged holes and laid new shingles on the peak of the historic building. Neighbors in the area already are reporting that the evicted animals have been searching for new rooks to roost in (Banner photo by Jeff Kaczmarczyk). City eyes sewer rate hike, new water treatment plant by David T. Young Editor Residents in Hastings may see a new wastewater treatment plant and higher sewer bills in the future. The City Council Monday night began tak­ ing steps to set up a public hearing on a pro­ posed sewer rate increase of 34.2 percent. . Councilman Donald Spencer, chairman of the Water Supply and Sewer Committee, asked to have City Attorney James Fisher look into procedures needed to set the hearing. All fellow council members agreed except Evelyn Brower. Esther Walton was absent. See SEWER, Page 2 Lake Odessa recall maybe in December Hospice offers grief classes Barry Community Hospice will offer a series of grief recovery classes starting Monday. Oct. 7. The sessions, open to all who have suffered losses through the death of a friend, spouse, child or other relative, will be held each Monday through Nov. 4. Anyone interested in registering may call 948-8452. CROP Walk attracts 150 The annual CROP Walk for the hungry drew about 150 participants Sun­ day afternoon. Officials said they had hoped to attract more walkers, but speculated that rainy, cold weather Sunday morning may have scared some away. All ages traveled the 10-kilometcr. or 6.2-mile. route that started and finished at the Hartings First United Methodist Church. Most walked, but some jogged and there even was one who traveled on horseback. The funds collected for the fund-raiser had not been tallied by press time. Twenty-five percent of the funds col­ lected will go directly to Love Inc. of Barry County. < (Briefs Continued on Page 3) J The present sewer rate in Hastings is SI.15 per 100 cubic feet. It has been estimated that the increase would amount to about S10 monthly per customer. The move follows a report made Aug. 12 by consultant Merrill Smith, who recom­ mended the city raise its sewer rates and con­ sider constructing a new plant. The present facility, he said, now is operating at about 80 percent of capacity. Smith, vice president of Jones & Henry of Toledo, also estimated that a new plant would cost about $1.8 million. Mayor Pro Tem David Jaspersc said the sewer rates haven't been increased in five years. Work continues on resurfacing M43 Work being done on state M-43 is half-way finished, according to highway officials. Some of the work is heino done during the night to avoid the heavy t attic on the road. J-Ad Graphics News Service Petitions to recall five Lake Odessa Village Council members were filed Friday afternoon with the Ionia County Clerk’s office, accor­ ding to Evelyn Barnum, head of the recall committee. A pre-election process that involves verify­ ing signatures on the petitions will take up to 95 days, which would place a special recall election as late as the end of December. The recall was launched in opposition to the council’s decision June 10 to contract with the Rockford Ambulance Service for the village, replacing the local all-volunteer service. Rockford has officially taken over this week and is doing business as the Lake Odessa Am­ bulance Service to cover the villages of Clarksville and Lake Odessa and the townships of Sebewa. Sunfield. Odessa. Campbell and Woodland. However. Wtxxlland Township officially has given its support to the new Lakewood Ambulance Ser­ vice. which still is seeking state licensure. Petitions filed call for the recall of Council Members Wesley Meyers. Jerry Engle. Patricia Hickey. Steve Secor and Village President Steve Garlinger. all of whom voted June 10 to switch to Rockford. A sixth petition, to recall Allen Swift, has been dropped. The other council member. See RECALL, Page 2 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 26. 1991 Townships satisfied with 911 answers MILLAGE Story Continued from Front Page Officials say many voters support new pro­ jects, but are opposed to paying higher taxes. "The recession is touching a lot of peo­ ple," Schoessel said. "That's a lot of it." "I realize the reason is so many people can't pay more taxes now," said Trustee Robert Casey. "I’m sympathetic to that, but we need these things for the kids." Schoessel said school officials, board members and resident members of the citi­ zen's advisory committee knew they were taking a chance when they pul the questions before the voters. But all felt they had no choice. “When the citizen's committee submitted their recommendations, they knew they were asking a lot," Schoessel said. "When the board approved the recommendations, they knew they were asking a lot" Officials said they'll be back to the drawing board this month to figure out what to do next But the board has few options. "Frequently schools are criticized for not operating like businesses," Schoessel said. "Our problem is we don't have a product to sell. We have to go to the community." Though the issue of building a new school is not likely to disappear, the decision to build a pool could fade away. "There’s quite a few people who would like to see a swimming pool," Casey said. "But the voters had the opportunity to say what they wanted to." A total of 3,680 voters cast ballots either in the Hastings or Pleasantview precincts or through an absentee ballot, but not all voted on each issue. Here are the results from Monday’s elec­ tion: •Proposition I, to borrow $13 million in bonds for 30 years to build a new school: Yes- 1,402; No- 2,278. •Proposition II, to support the new school beginning in 1993 with 0.8857 mills for three years: Yes- 1,380; No- 2,289. •Proposition HI, to raise 0.5 mills for four years for general maintenance: Yes- 1,780; No- 1,890. •Proposition IV, to borrow $4.03 million in bonds for 10 years to build a community pool: Yes- 1,123; No- 2,547. •Proposition V, to support the pool begin­ ning in 1993 with 0.5680 mills for three years: Yes- 1,088; No- 2,559. All five propositions were defeated in both Hastings and Pleasantview precincts. By a margin of 10 ballots, absentee voters sup­ ported Proposition III with 93 "yes" votes and 83 "no" votes. GREAT GIFT SUGGESTION! Give a friend a BANNER SUBSCRIPTION Call 948-9051 Twenty-two volunteers are ready to serve once the Lakewood Ambulance Service is licensed to serve the area. Posing with their recently obtained ambulance are (back row) Lon Ketchum, Bob Begerow, Gretchen Slater and Tim Allen, first responders and crew from Woodland, Alice Forshey, and Dave Roper, first responder from Sunfield. (Front row) Betty Begerow, Direc­ tor, Bonna Ellison, Sue Leonard, Rose Emory, Janice Lackey, Nick Wright, and Yvonne Leonard. Absent from the photo are Curt Johnson, Judy Laidler, Bob and Bonnie Cronk, and Wendy Cisler and Marty Livingston, first responders from Clarksville. Joe and Marcia Bettinghouse, and Dave Thompson, first responder from Sunfield. Volunteer ambulance startup uncertain by Sharon B. Miller Staff Writer Rockford assumed duties al the ambulance facilities in Lake Odessa Monday as village officials and volunteers from the replaced ser­ vice faced each other in a standoff over mutually claimed equipment. The volunteers' lawyer, Bruce Lincoln. Friday petitioned District Court Judge Nichols for equipment so the newly formed Lakewood Community Ambulance can be licensed by the state. The volunteers were granted half the equipment now being used by the Lake Odessa Ambulance, under Rockford's direction. By Monday afternoon, the issue remained unresolved and the two factions were back in court. After hearing from both sides. Nichols granted the volunteers only enough equipment to allow them to be licensed, staling that he had not been aware of the fact that a 50-50 split of equipment would hamper operations in the village of Lake Odessa. “We expected S30.000 worth of supplies and equipment, and we got less than $4,000," said Rose Emory. EMT volunteer with the new Lakewood service. "It's bare. We’ll have to order supplies, but we can operate,". Lawyer Greg Smith, representing the village from Smith Bros Law Office in Grand Ledge, said the equipment given the volunteers was based on the stare licensure check list. "We did give them equipment as mandated by the state to obtain a license and approval for limited-advanced support," said Smith. “We gave them the required equipment and some additional things under Judge Nichols’ temporary use agreement." “It was the judge’s decision that the divi- OtatMSuriw- design - copywriting paste-up • illustration (616)948-2133 De DecKer Advertising! DES I G MP-J Send someone a happy ad ... Ph. 948-8051 sion of equipment would not be allowed to af­ fect service of the Lake Odessa Ambulance to the townships, as though they were not divid­ ed under the contract agreement with Rockford." A final decision on the division of equip- . ment will be reached when the dispute goes to trial in January 1992. All of the municipalities previously covered by the volunteer ambulance service will con­ tinue to be covered by the new Lake Odessa Ambulance Service. Lack of i participation contract with local governmeit units will result in a somewhat higher charge for service to the municipalities not covered under contract. “Everyone who calls for ambulance service will be served,” said Ann Ward, Rockford/Lowell/Lake Odessa Ambulance Operations Director. “There arc no changes whatsoever in the 24-hour care we plan to offer the community, except for the addition of advanced paramedic service," she said. "We have no intention of doing anything other than working for the people we have been hired to serve.” The equipment dispute was only another of seemingly endless obstacles in the path the volunteers have faced in the effort to have their own organizfltioi to serve the people of the same coverage area. "We will be in service," said Lakewood Ambulance Service Director Betty Begerow. Some municipalities, hoping to continue to be served by the volunteers, have acted on the volunteers' assurance that a license and ser­ vice date was within days of being a reality. But according to Stephen Boyer, Chief of Operations Section Division of Emergency Services at the Bureau of Health Facilities, Michigan Department of Public Health, "Licensing will lake a minimum of two to four weeks after the ambulance itself has been inspected and declared fit to run." As of Tuesday, the volunteer ambulance was not ready for inspection. For now. citizens who need ambulance ser­ vice will receive it with no disruption of care to the community. Persons needing assistance in an emergency situation will receive help by calling the ambulance service number. 116 East State Street • Hastings Lordy, Lordy, Look Who’s FORTY! Happy Birthday^ Nancy Kolekamp £ (Johnson) CITY of HASTINGS Election Notice CLOSE of REGISTRATION Take notice that any qualified elector of the City of Hastings, County of Barry, who is not already registered for the odd year general election to be held, November 5, 1991. Registration will be taken at the office of the City Clerk each working day until Mon­ day, October 7,1991 on which day the City Clerk will be in her office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of receiving registrations of electors qualified to vote. SHARON VICKERY, City Clerk Hastings, Michigan by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Although Barry County's Enhanced 911 emergency telephone dispatch system is still in the planning stages, progress is being made toward a Nov. 12 final hearing on the plan with participating municipalities. County taxpayers approved millage to fund the 911 system last year. The plan would centralize the dispatch of emergency police, fire and emergency medi­ cal services within the county through the creation of a separate entity to be known as the Barry County Central Dispatch Author­ ity. Hearings on the plan have been held in Hastings and Delton this month. Two township supervisors, Pat Baker of Hope and Paul Andrews of Prairieville, ini­ tially felt a hearing held about the plan had not answered their concerns and had gener­ ated additional questions. However, after Charles Nystrom, executive director of the 911 program, responded to their list of 36 written questions, Baker said Wednesday that she was satisfied with the additional infor­ mation. "I'm feeling really good about it," she said. Previously, because of a desire for more information, Baker and Andrews had wanted the County Board of Commissioners to re­ scind a motion made last month to adopt the tentative Enhanced-911 plan, which would have sent it back to the drawing board. Nystrom said he and County Board Chairman Ted McKelvey, County 911 In­ terim Committee Chairman Orvin Moore and Sheriff David Wood met with Baker and Andrews Friday to discuss answers to their questions. Hope and Prairieville already operate a ba­ sic 24-hours a day 911 dispatch system, based in Delton, for local police, ambulance and fire and Baker said their main concern RECALL..continued from page 1 Timothy Tramp, has not been considered for recall. After a preliminary examination by the Ionia County Clerk, the petitions will be sent to the Lake Odessa Village Clerk, who will check for registration errors on the five peti­ tions, which average 300 signatures each. Any challenges to signatures on the peti­ tions must be filed in writing by the village clerk’s office by Oct. 20. Ionia County Clerk Barbara Trierweiler will make the final deter­ mination as to the sufficient number of signatures. The Delton Kellogg Schools will be ac­ cepting bids to aid the building trades classes in the construction of a 29 ft. x 34 ft. block concession/restroom building. Contractors who are licens­ ed and insured in the area of plumb­ ing, masonry or excavating may pick up specifications in the Superinten­ dent’s Office from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All bids are due by 4:00 p.m. Oc­ tober 9, 1991. Fisher will make a report on the matter at the council's next meeting, when steps will be taken to schedule the public hearing. The Water Supply and Sewer Committee also has asked about the possibility of billing sewer and water on a monthly rather than a quarterly rate. "It seems like everybody budgets for monthly expenses," Spencer said, adding that billing more often could help the city with cash flow. He urged city officials to check on the monthly billing system now used in Mar­ shall. The council also authorized Director of Public Services Mike Klovanich to seek bids for engineering plans for the new water treat­ ment plant. Fisher will make inquiries about whether there will be a need for bonding for construction of a plant Happy 30th GEORGE We All Love you Delton Moose Lodge LAS VEGAS NIGHT • PARTY • Sept. 28 • 6 pm-1 am HURRY! at Delton Moose Lodge Fun & Excitement for AU! For benefit of Building Fund NURSE AID CLASSES 'Olympian CHECK OUR SHOWROOM DISPLAY ... will be... • No Pressure Sales • Free Estimates • Sales and Installation Starting Sept. 30 BUJWIY For more details apply at Tendercare SALES & SERVICE, INC. 218 N. Jefferson, Hastings II it's glass — CALL US OPEN Monday-Friday 8-5; Saturday 9-12 z HAPPY 3OTH • HAPPY 3OTH • HAPPY 3OTH BEAT THE COLD! 945-5375 ► Monday, Sept. 30 (4 0 Look to the future with high performance -it vinyl replacement (Wj windows 240 E. NORTH. HASTINGS or - | A special county elections committee will determine the dale of the recall vote. If the recall is successful, a quorum of village officials would be appointed by the county until the general vote is held. •‘If the date of a recall election falls within four months of a general election, the Ionia County Board of Commissioners would ap­ point a minimum of four council members to assure a quorum,’' Trierweiler said. “The village would then vote for candidates of their choice for council members in the election to be held on the second Monday in March." SEWER...continued from page 1 HAPPY 3OTH • HAPPY 3OTH • HAPPY 3OTH — BIDS had b" ’ hether the county’s enhanced 911 would be handling their full dispatching ser­ vices or if they would have to keep their own dispatch operating, too. "They will be handling the whole thing," she said. Baker and Andrews asked the Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday if some financial help would be available for their Delton-based dispatch until the E-911 system is up and running. "They said they would think about it," she said. Baker and Andrews' questions about the 911-system ranged from procedures about burning permits to the cost of the central dispatch building, which Nystroiir hopes will be constructed by about this time next year. Regular business or non-emergency tele­ phone calls pertaining to such items as burning permits, follow-up on police com­ plaints and property checks will continue to go to the agency that has been handling them in the past, Nystrom said in his writ­ ten response Regarding the cost of the building, he said it is too premature to know exactly what it will be. Some of the questions pertained to policy and procedures, which have not been deter­ mined yet. Nystrom said he hoped that bids could be sought early in 1992. In other business at the county board meeting, the board: •Granted a 2 percent retirement pay in­ crease to all eligible former county employ­ ees. •Appointed Wayne Miller to serve as an alternate on the Area Agency on Aging board for Orvin Moore and Paul Kiel. Mary Jane Miller also was named as an alternate. •Purchased $7,870 of computer equipment for use by the circuit and district courts' clerks. Call 945-9564 In other business Monday evening, the council: • Granted a request from Barry County Christian School to use the soccer fields at Fish Hatchery Park Sept. 24, 27 and 30 and Oct. 21 and at Tyden Park Oct. 7. • Received and placed on file a revised Downtown Development Authority plan. • Appointed Mayor Mary Lou Gray to an­ other one-year term on the Joint Economic Development Commission. • Issued a proclamation honoring the 50th anniversary of the Hastings Kiwanis Club. Freeport recycling site closes The satellite drop-off recycling site at the L&J Variety Store in the Freeport has been closed after 14 months of operation. Officials from Recycling in Barry County said the closing was because of a lack of funding. Residents in the Freeport area had been tak­ ing recyclable materials to the site on the se­ cond Saturday of each month. The last date the Freeport site was open was Sept. 14. Jane Norton, RiBC coordinator, said an average of 25 households used the site each month. It collected 12 gallons of used motor oil, two barrels of rear glass, two barrels of metal food cans and a half barrel of aluminum each month. She added that 20 trees were saved each month with 20 stacks of newspapers three feet high, along with hundreds of milk jugs. "It is with regret that this site must be clos­ ed," said Norton. "But Freeport residents can still recycle at the permanent sites at Pastoor’s Market in Middleville, the Hastings Sanitary Service Transfer Station and at the fire station in Hastings. These permanent sites collect clean, clear glass, metal food cans with the labels removed, and flattened, clean aluminum, and clean, flattened milk jugs with the lids removed." Newspapers may be taken to the Transfer Station, Pastoor’s and at the Tyden Park site in Hastings. Used motor oil can be taken to Blough Brothers in Freeport; Andrus Chevrolet and Buick, Hastings Airport, Hastings Sanitary Service, Wilder's Auto Ser­ vice, J&J Auto and J & M Auto Service in Hastings; and Bob’s Engine Hospital, Gavin Chevrolet and R & M 76 in Middleville. For more information, call 623-5546. Extra Copies of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! / �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 26, 1991 — Page 3 British bathrooms, unspeakable horrors By Theresa Hudson Foreign journalists write that the British are uncommunicative, love tradition, read a lot. and don't wash too much! I can personally verify much of this, but it's very much class connected. Forget what you’ve read about the end of class, the system lives! The great proponent of a classless socie­ ty. John Major, betrayed his goal by appoin­ ting Margaret Thatcher’s husband. Denis, to a life peerage, which could also be inherited by their son! My suburban neighbors all appear showered and are friendly on the streets. In the town. I see a great deal cf the scruffy, un­ washed masses, but some are the homeless (the recession is much worse here than in other parts of England) and many live in parts of those ancient homes with antiquated plumbing. Fastidious Americans, with their twoshower-a-day habits, would have great dif­ ficulty with English bathrooms. In the first place, they can’t decide what to call them! "Loo” used to be upper class, but since the middle class adopted it. they’ve gone back to “lavatory.” The lower class prefer “toilet.” which many of their peers think affected since it’s French in origin. I've become so accustomed to simpler plumbing (and holding my nose in the really bad public toilets) that I was surprised to hear my daughter, Nancy, remark after a visit last summer. “I can’t wait to get back to sinks you don’t have to put a rubber plug in, where water comes from a single tap, the toilets fiush. and the showers do more than dribble! ’ ’ I considered that she and the "mobile” 'daughter. Karen, were just coming off a “camping rough” backpack trip to Scan­ dinavia for a fortnight (two weeks). Actually, there is no satisfactory answer why sinks must have two faucets and you either scorch your hands under the hot tap or freeze them under the cold. Lack of technology or tradition? I’m never sure. I’ve just considered it part of the charm of the country that the bed and breakfast baths are so antiquated and. frequently, nowhere near your bedroom! These bathrooms were added after these old homes were subdivided, so you’ll find them tucked into odd comers — under the attic, on the landing or under the stairs. Your "regularity” could easily be a matter of public record! I love the story of the reserved British in the Middle Ages going to extraordinary lengths to avoid talking openly of toilets. The nobility and clergy used euphemisms such as ’’necessarium” and "garderobe.” In rich houses and in castles, garderobes were let into the thickness of the walls or else they jutted out discharging into the empty space below. Consequently moats, which had been built around castles for defense pur­ poses, became offensive, at least to the at­ tackers “sense of smell." Many "secrets rooms" and "private chapels” in castles and mansions were really toilets. At Abington Letters from England... Pigotts in Cambridgeshire, the hole in the middle of the altarstone looks decidely suspicious! In Victorian times, the course of history almost changed as a consequence of poor sanitation when the Prince of Wales and members of his party went down with typhoid. His Highness survived, but the Earl of Chesterfield and his valet died, it is said that after his illness the Prince of Wales publicly gave his backing to the crusade for better sanitation and told his future subjects that he would have liked to have been a plumber had he not been bom a prince. Lest you think I exaggerate the contem­ porary importance of toilets here. I report on an item in this week's Bui/ Free Press: The recently completed, state-of-the-art loos in the Abbey Gardens at Bury St. Edmunds have been entered in a national top toilet competi­ tion. If the Bury loos make it through to the finals, they will be competing against facilities from five-star hotels. I’m not kidding. Theresa Hudson Final agreement signed for managing incubator by David T. Young Editor The Hastings City Council and the Joint Economic Development Commission have forged an agreement on management of the industrial incubator project. The council Monday night authorized Mayor Mary Lou Gray and City Clerk Sharon Vickery to sign the agreement, which will be for three years and will involve the JEDC ac­ tually moving into the incubator, formerly the E.W. Bliss canning plant. The more than SI million incubator project was approved over the summer after winning $675,000 in federal and state grants and a city match of SI25,000. It will serve as a home to fledgling industries to help them get started. However, two of the tenants, the JEDC and ProLine, already are established entities. The incubator project is intended to create jobs for Hastings and Barry County. The agreement signed Monday outlines the duties of the project manager and the roles each government unit will play. "I think it pretty well spells out the duties of the JEDC and the city’s role in in the pro­ ject,” City Attorney Fisher said. However, the agreement will not go into effect until funding is approved officially and until the Department of Natural Resources has OK’d a remedial action plan to lake care of contamination near the site. The council early in August agreed to go ahead with the incubator project despite the fact there is a landfill near the site and water contamination problems have been discovered. Fisher assured city officials they would not be liable for the problems if they continued with the industrial incubator project. There was some concern Monday night about the role of JEDC Director Joseph Rahn in the project. Councilman Donald Spencer said he felt un­ comfortable with Rahn spending 50 percent of his time with the incubator, while a bookkepper would spend 75 percent and an ad­ ministrative assistant 25 percent. Those three Council reconsidering ‘Rails to Trails’ proposal Middleville Village President Duane Thatcher resigns by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The unexpected resignation of Middleville Village Council President Duane Thatcher was announced Tuesday by President Pro Tern William Hardy, who imnjjdiatcly was named by council'to’ ftih■out-the re#t-6f Thatcher's term. Hardy then resigned his office as trustee to fill out Thatcher's term, which will expire in March of 1992. He was approved as president by a unanimous vote of the council, except that Hardy abstained and Thatcher was absent. Hardy's former seat as trustee will be filled by appointment, and though his term runs until 1994, the person filling the seat will serve only until the 1992 spring election. Haidy said Thatcher resigned his postion for medical and personal reasons. At press time, a call to Thatcher for comment had not been returned. "We want to thank Duane for five and one- live next to the proposed trail. Because of those objections, the council agreed to place the recommendation in the Parks and Recreation committee for reconsideration, and named Oliver as the contact person for the proposal. Larry and Kim Jachim. who are protesting the trail, gave the council a "facts and concerns’’ report on the trail, and an update. "Yesterday, we found that 16 townships have officially opposed the plan," Larry Jachim said. Also the Barry County Board of Commissioners, Hastings City and Township, Rutland Township and Charlton Park have joined the municipalities that have come out in opposition to the plan, he added. Oliver told Jachim that he had received nothing from the group pushing the plan, and Duane Thatcher half years of superb leadership he has given the village," Hardy said. Trustee James Oliver noted that the resignation was accepted with regret. In other council business Tuesday evening, the "Rails-to-Trails" proposal again surfaced. In July, the council had endorsed a Michigan Dapartment of Natural Resources plan to build a non-motorized trail along the abandoned Penn Central railroad right-of-way, bringing objections from several people who noted that there while there was supposed to be a public hearing in September, he had not been notified of one. The information he had received all came from Jachim’s group, Oliver said, and "it seems to be going negatively for the ’Sugar Bush' (trail) proponents." Jachim urged the council find out as much as possible about the trail and asked for their support. "We will continue to seek input," Oliver said. "While we have gone on record in one direction, that could be reversed. I'm not saying that it will, but it might be." News Briefs Program focus on promotions The Gun Lake Area Chamber of Com­ merce will have a program on "Promoting Your Event” at Bay Pointe Restaurant Thursday, Oct. 3. beginning at 7:30 p.m. Speaker will be Donald Thomas, coor­ dinator of sports information at Grand Valley State University. He will offer tips to help organizations and agencies promote their special events or activities. Thomas has won 18 different awards from national publications, including five "Best in the Nation” honors. The meeting is open to all free of change. Cost of the dinner, al 6:30 p.m., will be $10 and there will be a social hour that will star, at 5:30. For more information, or to make reservations, call 672-7822. Algonquin Lake breakfast set A fund-raising pancake breakfast will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday. Sept. 29. at the Algonquin Lake Lodge. Cost will be S3 for adults and SI for children 8 years old and younger. Proceeds will go to the Algonquin Lake Lodge for improvements and projects. V. Harry Adrounie Founders Weekend opinions sought Local man joins environment exchange post V. Harry Adrounie of Hastings has been named to the American National Advisory Board of the Novgorod Environment Center in the Soviet Union. Adrounie and other board members will go to the Soviet Union community of Novgorod for two weeks next June to set up an en­ vironmental lab and offer advisory help. The project will establish a center for an American and Soviet people-to-people exchange. The Americans will help Soviet students to use a variety of pollution-testing equipment. About a dozen Soviet students plan to visit the U.S. next spring. Other plans for the group include a visit next January or February from General Nickolai Tarakanov, formerly in command of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster cleanup in 1986 and two years later the Armenian earthquake. Adrounie is one of 17 people from across the United Stales who have agreed to serve on the advisory board. Co-chairmen of the panel are Dr. Alexander Popov. People’s Deputy of Novgorod; Dr. Harry Silcox of the Penn­ sylvania Institute for Service Learning, and Larry Hockendoner of Dauphin. Pa people would spread their time over two posi­ tions, Rahn said. Spencer said he didn’t think the city should continue to pay part of Rahn’s salary, rather, his wages should be taken up by the grants. "I feel like we’re getting nailed twice for the same services,” he contended. Mayor Pro Tern David Jasperse said the in­ cubator project will not replace the JEDC, that they arc separate entities. He said the city will pay the same amount, regardless of where Rahn works. Rahn and the JEDC will be physically pre­ sent in the incubator building. “it's a natural place for those functions (of the JEDC) to be and they don’t take up that much space.” Jasperse said. The mayor pro tern added, “We think this is the least expensive way to continue to operate the JEDC and the incubator.” Spencer asked, "What if the JEDC thinks he’s (Rahn) spending too much time on the in­ cubator, or we think he’s spending too little?’’ Jasperse replied that the JEDC already The Delton Founders Weekend Com­ mittee will have an open meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Oct. 1. at the Delton Kellogg High School cafeteria. The committee is seeking ideas and opinions about plans for next year’s celebration. The committee also is seeking more people to get involved. 4-H ‘Fun Fest’ will be Sunday A sign of autumn... A familiar autumn sight in front of the court house in downtown Hastings every year is the Barry Area United Way barometer that shows how the an­ nual drive is doing. Though the gauge doesn't reflect it. the campaign has started and some funds already have been collected from "pacesetter” businesses or agencies. This year’s goal is $233,000. The first Barry County 4-H "FunFest” will be held Sunday al the Barry Expo Center at the fairgrounds. The event will serve as a fund-raiser to help 4-H activities. It will replace the an­ nual Christmas tree sales as the organization’s fund-raiser. Included in the festival will be an allyou-can-eat dinner, booths, a cakewalk, a dunk tank, wagon rides and a variety of games for both children and adults. Cost of the meal will be $5 for adults and S2.5O for children under 12 years of age. The dinner will include beef. pork, lamb, chicken and rabbit, and a salad, beverage and dessert. knows what kind of commitment Rahn is making to the incubator because it has approv­ ed the management agreement. The final vote on the management agree­ ment was 6-1, with Spencer voting “no” and Councilwoman Esther Walton absent. Then the next step was for the council to hire an architect-engineer. That contract was awarded to Gove Associates of Kalamazoo, with an office at the Depot law offices in Hastings. Gove, at $15,480, was the lowest bidder for the services. Spencer pointed out, "We’re not authoriz­ ing payment yet. we’re just accepting the low bid." Gray said, “The Economic Development Authority (which awarded $300,000 in a federal grant for the project) requires a recognized architect-engineer to do the work." It was pointed out that Gove has done Al­ bion's industrial incubator building. The vote on acceptance of the lowest bid from Gove was 7-0. Mental health Board to meet The regular monthly meeting of the Barry County Community Mental Health Services Board will be held at 8 a.m. Thursday. Oct. 3. in the conference room. Any interested people’are welcome. Limited gravel mining approved The Thompson McCully Company has resumed limited site preparations after its operations were shut down recently by Yankee Springs Township officials. The company may prepare the site, build roads and set up its processing plant, but may not test equipment or trial run any part of the processing plant until an air use permit has been issued, accor­ ding to Department of Natural Resources officials. The mining operations are planned for near the intersection of Payne Lake and Barlow Lake roads, not far from Historic Bowens Mills. Operations will continue if the com­ pany can get an air use permit, which was applied for last month. Some citizens have expressed opposi­ tion to the miring operation because of its proximity to Bowens Mills and perceived negative impact on the im­ mediate environment. Genealogy center open for season The Hastings Family History Center, a genealogy library, is open for the fall season at the Church of Latter Day Saints. 600 Airport Road. Hours are 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. The center is open for tours by all peo­ ple interested in their roots and in getting a family tree started. A new computer system is expected to be available soon and the center already has received a new microfilm/microfiche reader­ printer. Arts Council to meet Oct. 1 The Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Oct. I. at the Arts Hatchery Building in Fish Hatchcry Park. Hastings. The punlic is invited to attend. New local FmHA official hired Ronald Doornink has been named new assistant county supervisor with the Hastings office of the Farmers Home Administration. He has been with the FmHA for three years, working al the Charlotte and Col­ dwater offices. He also has been a dairy nutritionist and a dairy farmer in Wisconsin. D«M>mink holds a bachelor s degree in dairy science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 26, 1991 Property owners again carry the burden To The Editor: I feci that putting “911” in our area is great, but why is it that with everything new that comes in the property owners always have to carry the load for the costs? Everybody’s property taxes keep going up. Why can’t somebody come up with other solutions for the money? For one thing, the property owners aren’t the only ones that will be able to use the 911 service. What about all of the renters out there with phones? Well. I have a solution. Why don’t they tack on to everyone’s phone bill 50 cents a month to take care of all the costs? They would probably get more money to run the service that way, anyway. Look at it. If there are 10,000 phones on their service, that’s $5,000 a month. It sure beats hitting the properly owners, once or twice a year. Or. if they don’t need that much, then how about only 25 cents a month, which is $2,500. 1 feel it is a much better way to pay for a service that everyone can use, anyway. I would also like to make another sugges­ tion to keep costs down in the school systems. For instance, does it really seem right that teachers keep wanting more money, when they get paid yearly salaries and yet only work nine months out of the year. And then, when school is out, the schools employ several people to clean the buildings through the summer. They pay out a lot of money each year to these people, when the teachers are also being paid for those three months. Why dish out the other money when they. Lie teachers should be capable to clean their school? They already get two vacations a year anyway, Christmas and in the spring. Do they really need the whole summer, too? No other job gives the whole summer off with pay, and yet wc pay them their salaries. Think about it folks! Lets keep our taxes down. It looks like its up to us! Jane A. Rosenberg Hastings We can’t always have what we want Prisoner deserves a second chance To The Editor: I am writing in response to letters concern­ ing Dennis DeWitt. Judge Shuster voiced his opinion in this mat­ ter, which is his right as an American. This right also belongs to Shari Norris. As for Bobbie Whitaker’s comments (Ban­ ner, Sept. 12), number one being “if our town was being run by nice boys like Dennis DeWitt” is out of order. It sounds like she’s trying to label Dennis as a so-called “gang member," which is ludicrous and totally false. Furthermore, those accusations have no bearing on the matter in question. Ms. Whittaker also makes the statement of “this prison-reformed person Dennis DeWitt”, I would like to ask what does she consider a prison-reformed person. As to the letter from Arthur Dye, Jr., I believe his comments are very opinionated, considering his sons were involved in the in­ cident in question, but like everyone else, he has a right to voice his opinion. I wonder if his comments would be the same if the cir­ cumstances were reversed? He made the comment, “I can’t imagine any accomplishments Mr. DeWitt has made while in prison that would call for his early release or remove the scars visible and invisible, that this man has caused my family." Dennis To The Editor: knows he will never be able to remove the scars this family has suffered and feels remorse for that. As for accomplishments he’s completed in prison, if he can show positive accomp­ lishments in that kind of atmosphere, he can surely show accomplishments in the community. The letter from Dennis Bliss speaks for itself. This man is lucky he himself didn’t go to prison and I think he knows it. He is obviously going to be in favor of Judge Shuster, considering what could have happend to him. I would feel the same if I was Mr. Bliss, being able to work in the community during the day and only spend nights locked up. I wonder, if Mr. Bliss had gone to prison, would his thorughts and feelings be the same. Mr. Bliss made the comment, “he (Shuster) saved my life.” Does he truly feel this or does he feel “he spared my life from years of in­ carceration?" I leave that question to the community. I would like to further add that Dennis DeWitt is currently serving time for petjury and perjury alone. He has served the maximum time for the trailer incident, which seems to be the incident in question. I further feel DeWitt deserves a second chance, as so many others before him have had. Tina Cullers, Middleville Bottle flingers deserve retaliation To The Editor: Recently, I have observed considerable numbers of broken glass beverage containers on local roads. These shards can cause tire damage, which can cause inexperienced drivers to lose con­ trol of their vehicles. Also, property damage can run from $60 for the cheap radial tires I use to hundreds of dollars for each truck and farm equipment tire. There is little law enforcement can do about this problem. The number of law enforcement vehicles in service in the county on a typical weekend night can be counted on one hand. I am considering an alternate approach, which I call retaliatory toleration. If an individual stones, clubs, or shoots a vehicle from which a beverage container has been ejected. It is a prosecutable offense. But consider what would happen if a juror, possibly myself, refused to convict such a retaliator, considering the action of the retaliator less harmful than the damage possi­ ble from the beverage container. Besides practically guaranteeing that I will not be called for jury duty, it would put the people who throw beverage containers on notice that they will have no redress from damage or injury from a retaliator. Plus, it would tell other retailors that they can per­ sonally discipline bottle-flingers with ^Hastings Banner) Devoted to the Interests of Barry County since 1855 published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President Stephen Jacobs Treasurer inpunity. It could solve the glass-shard litter problem. It might also offend my tire dealer, but he never made big money from me anyway, at least not when compared to those with more expensive tires. Problems? You might impair the redress of a non-bottle-flinging driver or passenger. However, it might be beneficial to put them on notice, too. The fewer vehicle occupants who will tolerate bottle-flinging, the better. It is within the legitimate power of a jury to rule on the applicability of law as well as the facts of a case. The jury can nullify a misap­ plied or unjust law. Many jurors are not aware of this, and prosecutors are not about to tell them. One juror can effect a mistrial if he or she considers a law unjust or misapplied. In the case of the aggrieved bottle-flinger. I might well be that juror, as might any other person who knows a juror’s responsibility and duty. It is important to note that juries do not establish legal precedents. The decision of a juror will apply only to one trial in one case, and it will apply only to the particular cir­ cumstances of that case. Frederick G. Schantz Hastings Monday I went to vote on the school proposals. The moment I walked into the building. I could feel the mood was not good. Because of the defeat of these proposals, we will now probably be threatened with all sorts of cutbacks and whining from all sorts of peo­ ple in the school system. I, for one, am sick and tired of these bleeding hearts and whining officials and teachers sitting behind their desks, crying about what they don’t have or what they can’t bilk out of the public. Let’s look at some reality. Michigan is ranked ninth in the United States with an average pay scale of $37,000 per year. In the Hastings school system, some teachers make more than that. The superintendent and administration are loo fat. Teachers in the Hastings school system en­ joy a working atmosphere free of the crime and drug problems that plague the bigger city areas. The cost of living in Hastings is less than many areas. We have no racial problems. I believe there are many good teachers who try to to their best and do a good job. My daughter goes to Southeastern and I am happy with the way she has progressed. I feel that she is being taught well. I try to attend all of her conferences, and have taken lime off from work at times to do this. It might help if parents got more involved with their children. I believe this would not only help the students, but also would make the teachers* job easier yet. In closing, we as a community have to realize that we cannot always have what we want. The waste in politics, taxes, inflation, etc.; make it hard on all of us. Our elected officials are to busy playing politics and worried about getting elected, they most often forget why they were elected to begin with. If we could get rid of the fat and pork in our system, there would be no millage vote because the money needed would be there. Larry (Bonner) Lippert Algonquin Lake Hastings and you can walk our streets in relative safety. Send some of these teachers down to the in­ ner city of Detroit, and they would be back to Hastings begging for their jobs back. Teachers are no further behind in anything compared to the working people who support them. In the middle 80s P-ring cut back wages and benefits, E.W. Bliss froze wages in '87 and benefits were cut. Many of us who work and live in this com­ munity are making less than we were four years ago.-Medical and health care are going down the tubes, many entry level jobs into the skilled trades are down on starting wages. Teachers complain about all the education they have to have to teach. Docs any one ever think about the carpenter, machinist, mechanic, skilled trades that take up to six to eight years to become a journeyman? Teachers don’t have it so bad. with three mon­ ths vacation in the summer while most of us have to work, Christmas vacation. Thanksgiving vacation, spring break and various other days off. What would they want if they had to work all year around. 72.000? Prisoner has paid the price for misdeeds To The Editor: Impartiality in oiiiojurts. 1 will applaud any day. However, there doesn’t seem to be an abun­ dance of impartiality in our system. What is impartial in a judge who will sentence one per­ son for third-offense drunk driving to one year in the county jail with work release privileges and another person to 40 to 60 months in prison for the same offense? (This information was obtained from the Sept. 14 issue of the Banner.) I, the mother of Dennis DeWitt, would like my say in the Banner, as so many others have had theirs. Dennis won his appeal on his original trial. Therefore, he is not serving the life sentence Judge Shuster gave him. Dennis went back to court and pleaded guilty to the charges the pro­ secutor’s office offered to him. (This is known as plea bargaining, which goes on in our courts all the time.) This crime carried a sentence of four to six years, which were served in their entirely. Dennis received his discharge papers on this sentence in July 1991. Before Dennis could win his appeal, he was charged with perjury, which is why he remains in prison at this lime. The peijury sentence im­ posed, according to the transcripts I have in my possession, was 10 to 15 years as insurance against him winning his appeal. So if anyone cares to really check the records, they will see that Dennis remains in prison now for being, which I would guess most of us are guilty of at one time or another, some in court. 1 am sure (who are never charg­ Public Opinion: ed with puerjury). and some in everyday life. I sympathize with the people who vTerehurl at the "time. Dennis has served five and one half years in our prison system and became eligible for the tether program, which is under the jurisdiction of the Dept of Corrections. The person is in his own home connected to the phone at his own expense, rather than be in prison at the taxpayer’s expense. I believe Dennis deserves a second chance as much as anyone else. Judge Shuster’s letter denied him that second chance. I have never seen letters concerning other early release prisoners published in the paper, and do feel there have been people released early who committed crimes worse than what my son is serving time for. Before closing my letter, I have one big ques­ tion I wish I had the answer to: Why did the explosion occur 30 minutes to one hour after the shots were fired? This whole thing happened almost six years ago. That is in the past, and that is exactly where it should slay. Beverly DeWitt, Middleville ‘Rails to Trails’ invite vandalism To The Editor: As I near to where I can visit back to near 90 years, I have a remark or so about the idea of "Rails to Trails. ’ About two days after I left my house, near the right of way, someone threw a large piece of sandstone through an expensive window. A few months before, someone had dumped a dead pony on my property. Rails to Trails would provide an excellent alley for vandalism and stealing and unwanted to trespassers. I own by legal papers nearly one-half mile of the old right of way. and I have papers from Pen Central, giving me rights to cross. and use a portion of the old road for my access road leading to my subdivision. When ties and rails were removed, some of my survey monuments were destroyed and taken beyond the Penn Centra! right of way (100 ft.) building stones on my land were taken. Much more could be said about this old right of way, and its multiple ownership. Sincerely, Cameron McIntyre Nashville Why did millages go down? The Hastings ArerSchool System asked for approval of five millage propositions Mon­ day in a special election and all went down to defeat. What do you think was the biggest reason for voters’ rejection of the requests? John Jacobs Vice President Frederic Jacobs Secretary Newsroom David T. Young fEditor) Elaine Gilbert /Assistant Editor) Todd Tubergen tSpons Editor) Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Sue Hinckley Sandra Ponsetto Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m. ■ 5:30p.m.; Saturday 8a.m. - noon. Scott Ommen Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Phylls Bowers Subscription Rates: S13 per year in Barry County $15 oer year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) “I haven’t heard it discussed, so I have no opinion.” “People can’t afford it. It’s just like me: I’m on Social Security.” “The economy’s bad. money’s tight- People just don't want any more taken from their paychecks. It’s too bad, because education is important-' Margret Cook, Delton: Amanda Fanner, Hastings: Tracy Eggleston, Hastings: “Unfortunately, it’s the one way people can show they don’t like their taxes.” “Because people know it will take more money away from them. Maybe they think we have enough in school.” . » “Maybe the people thought the questions were unreasonable. I knew the pool was going to bomb out.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 26, 1991 — Page 5 Planning and zoning is First Friday topic Oct. 4 Barry County Planning and Zoning Direc­ tor John Gates will be the speaker at the next "First Friday" Lunch and Learn series Oct. 4. The session will take place at noon that Fri­ day at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Gates will talk about the functions of his planning and zoning job and about his in­ volvement as the head of the county animal Long-term care insurance Long-term medical care is quickly becom­ ing a major concern to today's 32 million Americans aged 65 and over. With the average cost of nursing home care al S25.OOO per year and growing, a prolonged illness could quickly deplete a lifetime of savings. For this reason, long-term care insurance should be a part of your retirement plan. It protects you and your family from the devastating financial burden of a long-term il­ lness or nursing home stay. Before deciding on any long-term care in­ surance. however, first understand what it should cover. Not all long-term care in­ surance covers all three levels of long-term care: • Skilled care - medically necessary care, provided 24 hours a day by skilled personnel, under the direct supervision of a physician. • Intermediate care - medically necessary care ordered under the supervision of a physi­ cian but not provided on a constant basis. • Custodial care - includes the vast ma­ jority of long-term care. It does not require physicians or licensed personnel and applies to people who need help with any of the primary activities of daily living, such as get­ ting in and out of bed, dressing, walking, per­ sonal hygiene and more. The insurance you select should protect you for all three levels or offer you the option of selecting the level appropriate for your needs. There are several other important features to look for in longterm insurance. For exam­ ple, make sure no prior hospital stay is re­ quired. That means benefits are payable if you go directly from your home to a nursing home. Of course, any policy should be renewable with no premium increase for age. Your policy should pay regardless of other in­ surance. Finally, make certain there are no excluded illnesses, such as Parkinson's or Alzheimer’s. Long-term care insurance is affordable and offers many options that can be tailored to fit individual needs. The annual premiums de­ pend on many variables, particularly age. For example, a person aged 55 would pay approx­ imately $600 annually to receive a nursing home benefit of $2,100 per month. The same protection at age 75 would cost about $2,050. These are illustrative figures; several options could make the premiums higher or lower. All financial planning requires study and understanding. Longterm care insurance is no exception. A poorly designed program could be of little or no benefit when needed. A switch of insurance later could mean much larger or even unaffordable premiums. Take the time to read any contract offered to you. Ask the help of a professional. Do it right from the start. — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close AT&T 38V. Amerltech 61V. Anheuser-Busch 54V. Chrysler 10s/. Clark Equipment 23V. CMS Energy 18V. Coca Cola 64V. Dow Chemical 51V. Exxon 59V. Family Dollar 24V. Ford 29V. General Motors 37 Great Lakes Bancorp 12V. Hastings Mfg. 39s/. IBM 105V. JCPenney 50V. Johnson & Johnson 90V. Kmart 42V. Kellogg Company 107 McDonald’s 33V. Sears 39s/. Southeast Mich. Gas 15V. Spartan Motors 27V. Upjohn 44V. Gold $353.50 Silver $4.26 Dow Jones 3029.07 Volume 171,000,000 Change + V. -V. + 1V. — + 1V. +•/. -V. +v. + v. +v. -V. +v. +1 +v. +’/. + 2V. + V. +v. + 2V. + V. + V. +v. +2 + ’/. + $7.00 + $.18 + 15.88 Letters Consumers Power gets bad rap To The Editor: There has been much criticism of Con­ sumers Power lately. I, for one. would like to thank them publicly for their excellent service. We have been customers for more than 46 years, and never once have we had an elec­ trical problem but what they responded quickly. Early this summer, a transformer blew in the early evening. By midnight they had replaced it and our power was on again. So hats off to the men and women of Con­ sumers Power, who work to keep our lights shining, to say nothing of our refrigerators, stoves, washing machines, driers, etc. Margret E. Cook Delton Announcing ... Dulcimer Music at its Finest! • IN CONCERT • Mark Tindle — Past National Mountain Dulcimer Champion David Moran - Past National Hammered Dulcimer Champion Shakin Hammers String Band Sponsored by Thomapple Valley Dulcimer Society. Mark Tindle Date: Saturday, October 5, 1991 • 8:00 PM Concert/Door Prizes (Tickets s5.00) Dinner - Jamming - Fellowship - 6-8 p.m. Place: Faith United Methodist Church . M-43, Delton, Michigan Free Workshops will be held, Call 945-4066 or 945-5632 for Workshop information. — Tickets available at the door. — Learn all about the Supreme Court in ^•Th« MiHi 'Paget _____ by Betty Debnam Appearing in this issue of the Banner. Prairieville and Yankee Springs townships. Planning and zoning also works with the Planning Commission, the County Health Department. Prrsr tutor's office and the State Departments < Commerce and Natural Resources ’.ins to improve and develop Barry Ccuncy in a desirable manner. Gales, who has been his post for about two years, likely will talk about how zoning works and why businesses are permitted in certain areas, but not in others. Legal Notices City of ORDINANCE NO. 24S An Ordnance to add Sactlon 13.200 thru 13.206 to "Th. Hatting. Cod." THE CITY OF HASTINGS OHOAIHS Ihot Artlcl. VII Section 13.200-13.206 of Tho Ho,ting. Coda*' bo odded oi follows: Chapter 13 MISCELLANEOUS Article VIII LIQUOR LICENSES 13.200 TITLE This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Hastings Liquor License Ordinance." 13.201 PURPOSE This article is established to <ause the greatest benefit to the City in its use of powers with regard to the issuance, transfer, renewal or revocation of liquor licenses within its jurisdiction. This article is established in order to provide an orderly and nandiscriminatory procedure for the review and ap­ proval, by the City, of any and all requests for li­ quor licenses or any matter relating thereto, for the sale or dispensation of alcoholic beverages within the City and each person who desires such a license, or the approval, transfer or renewal of the some, shall comply with this article. 13.202 APPLICATION FOR NEW LICENSE An Individual, partnership, or corporation apply­ ing to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission for a new State Liquor License shall first obtain the ap­ proval of the Hastings City Council as follows: (A) Submission of Application. The applicant for the liquor license shall file a current and fully completed 'City of Hastings Li­ quor License Application" signed by the applicant, if an individual, or by a duly authorized agent thereof, if a partnership or corporation, verified by oath or affidavit, with the City Clerk, to: City Clerk City of Hostings 102 South Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 945-2468 (8) Required Statement and Information. The City application shall include the following Statements and Information: (1) The name, age, and address of the applicant in the case of an individual: or, in the case of a co­ partnership. the person entitled to shore in the profits thereof: or, in the cose of a corporation, the officers and directors thereof, and, if a majority In­ terest In the stock of such corporation is owned by one person or his/her nominee, the name, ad­ dress, and age of such person: (2) The type of license desired; (3) The character of business the applicant In­ tends to operate; (4) The length of time such applicant has been In business of that character; in the case of a cor­ poration. the date when its charter was Issued: (5) The location and description of the premises or place of business which is to be operated under such license. (6) A statement os to whether the applicant has ever made application for a similar or other license on premises, prior to those described in the application, and the disposition of such application; (7) A statement that the applicant has never been convicted of a felony and is not disqualified .i receive a license by reason of any item contain­ ed in this resolution or the laws of the State of Michigan; (8) A statement that the applicant will not violate any ordinance of the City of Hastings, laws of the State of Michigan, or laws of the United States in the conduct of his or her business; (9) A statement that the applicant, or its agent, does not owe any personal property taxes; (10) Building plans, unless already on file with the City, ond plat plans that show the entire struc­ ture, premises and grounds, and areas where the license is to be utilized. The plans shall demonstrate adequate off-street parking, lighting, refuse disposal facilities, and handicap accessibili­ ty, and, where appropriate, adequate plans for screening and noise control. (C) Fee. The application shall be accompanied by a nanrefundable fee, in an amount determined from time to time by the Hastings City Council, to cover the cost of investigation, review, and inspection by the City of the application. (D) Administrative Inspections. Upon receipt of the combined application and fee. the City Clerk shall forward the application to the Police Department, the Fire Department, the Department of Inspection and Code Enforcement, the City Treasurer and such other departments as required by the City Council, which departments shall make their recommendations prior to con­ sideration of the application by Council. (E) City Cleik and Council Action. (1) Upon receipt by the City Clerk’s Office of the Administrative Inspections and Recommendations, the clerk shall cause the application to be placed upon the agenda of the Hastings City Council as soon as possible after receipt of the same in his/her office. (2) At the initial meeting before Council to con­ sider the application. Council shall take one of the following steps: (a) Recommend approval of the application to the State Liquor Control Commission. (b) Reject the application stating the reasons for the rejection. (c) Ask the applicant to proceed with the submit­ ted plans so that a more detailed and complete proposal may be heard by Council at a later date. This action shall not be interpreted to indicate ap­ proval of the application. (d) Postpone action on the application for a period of time not to exceed 90 days. The 90 day limitation may be waived by the applicant to ob­ tain additional requested information. (F) Council Considerations. Council shall consider the following in making its decision. (1) Applicant's management experience in the olcohol/liquor business; TeGaXs For use by teachers and parents at home and at school. For use with issue: The Supreme Court Main idea: T?ds issue is about the Supreme frurt. The following is a list of activities to be used with this issue. They are listed in order of difficulty, with the easier pre-reader assignments listed first. Ask the children to do the following: 1. Find the folkwing pictures: the Supreme Court, a courtroom, the Capitol, two hands shaking, the White hv«n»e. a jury. 2. What are the three diiTt.-cnl branches of our government? What role does each branch have in creating and protecting our laws? Why is it important that we have three branches of government? 3. What is the Supreme Court? What do you think it would be like to be a Suprerv Court justice? What qualities does it take to be a justice? What do you think it would be like to live in a country without a fair justice system? What would it be like to be a lawver presenting a case before the Supreme Court? her* ^r#W 3 '"ne fr°m the P'rtUre °f eacfl justlce in t^le I?™1? t0 the drawing of him or 5. Answer the following questions: a Who is the most powerful man in the executive branch? b How long does a Supreme Court justice serve’’ c. Who chooses the cases the justices will hear? 6 Find the following words: appeal, branch, conferences, decisions, petition, federal arguments. Supreme, rulings, evidence, oral. Define and make up a new sentence for each 7 Look through your newspaper for articles on court cases. shelter program. As planning and zoning director, he and his department are responsible for the administra­ tion and enforcement of the county zoning or­ dinance. They also issue zoning and soil ero­ sion permits to Assyria, Barry, Carlton, Castleton, Irving, Hastings, Johnstown. Maple Grove. Orangeville, Thomapple and Woodland townships. Soil erosion permits are issued in Baltimore. Hope. Rutland. (2) Applicant's general business management experience; (3) Applicant's general business reputation; (4) Applicant's moral character; (5) Post criminal convictions of the applicant for crimes involving moral turpitude, violence or alcoholic beverages: (6) The effect that t.‘ e issuance of a license would have on the health, welfare, and safety of the general public; (7) Recommendtions of the local law enforce­ ment agency, the Department of Inspections and Code Enforcement and/or the Fire Department with respect to the proposed facility: (8) Whether applicant has demonstrated the public need or convenience for the issuance of the liquor license for the business facility; (9) Whether the facility to which the proposed li­ quor license is to be issued complies, or will comp­ ly, with the Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Fire Prevention, and Zoning Codes of the City and any other building, plumbing, electrical, fire preven­ tion, and zoning statues ond ordinances applicable to the City; (10) Effect that the business facility to which the proposed license is to be issued will have upon vehicular and pedestrian traffic in the area: (11) Effect that the business facility to which the proposed license is to be issued will have upon the surrounding neighborhood and/or business establishments: (12) Such other considerations as CouncH may deem proper. (G) Grounds for Denial. (1) A person, or any location may, by a majority vote, be determined unsuitable for on-premises consumption of beer and wine or spirits, considering: a. The distance from public or private schools for minors, playgrounds, public parks or churches; b. The promlxity of an Innconsistent zoning classification or land use; c. Traffic safety; d. The accessibility to the site from abutting roads. e. The capability of abutting roads to accom­ modate the commercial activity; and f. Such other relevant factors as Council may deem appropriate; (2) A person, or any premises which Council determines, by a majority vote, does not or will not, within 3 months of the approval of the license by Council, or prior to the commencement of business, whichever occurs first, have adequate off-street parking, lighting, refuse disposal facilities, screening or noise or nuisance control, provided, however, that upon timely request and for good cause shown. (3) A person, or any premises which does not comply with applicable building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire prevention, zoning or public health codes and regulations provided, however, the Council may approve an application subject to compliance with the applicable codes and regulations within 30 days; (4) A person who does now own the premises for which the license approval is sought or does not have a lease therefore for the full period for which the license is to be issued; (5) A person who. at the time of application for such approval is delinquent in the payment of any taxes, fees or other charges owed to or collected by the City: (6) A person whose liquor license has been revoked or not renewed for a cause under this resolution, or a comparable city or township or­ dinance. or state low. whether in Michigan or otherwise: (7) A co-partnership, unless all of the members of such co-partnership qualify for approval of license; (8) A corporation, if any officer, manager or director thereof, or a majority stock owner, would not be eligible to receive approval for a license hereunder for any reason; (9) A person who has been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment in excess of one year under the law under which he or she was con­ victed, or of a crime involving theft, dishonesty or false statement (including tax evasion) regardless of punishment, or of crime or administrative viola­ tion of a Federal or State law concerning the manufacture, possession or sale of alcoholic beverages or controlled substances; or (10) A person based upon such other relevant factors as Council may deem appropriate. (H) Consideration of Conditional Approval. Once on applicant who has been asked to pro­ ceed by presenting a more detailed and complete proposal has sufficienty completed his or her plans, and obtained site plan, engineering, zon­ ing, planning, and other necessary approvals from the City, the applicant may then request con­ sideration by Council of a conditional approval. Upon the receipt of a written notice by an appli­ cant that he or she requests consideration of a con­ ditional approval, the City Clerk shall cause the application to be placed on the agenda of Council for Council's action within 30 days of the receipt of the same by the office of the Clerk. At that meeting, the applicant shall be prepared to discuss the following: (I) Cost estimates for the buildings, furnishings, and fixtures as part of the proposal; (2) Site plan information, including landscaping and other aesthetic features of the proposal; (3) Estimates of the number of employees re­ quired for the operation: (4) Information on the individuals expected to manage the operation, os well as information as to how the facility would actually be managed; (5) Information about any entertainment or dan­ cing that might be involved; and (6) Answer to any related questions about the proposed improvements and/or general operation of the facility. (I) Disposition of Request for and Contingencies of Conditional Approval. Following this presentation by the applicant. <j^Gus Goodsport’s Report Supersport: Tony Pena Height: 6-0 Birthdate: 6-4-57 Weight: 184 Birthplace: Montecrlsti, Dominican Republic Tbny Pena became a mtyor league catcher in 1980 when he joined the Pittsburgh Pirates. He also played with the St. Louis Cardinals before joining the Boston Red Sox last year. Last year Tbny had a .263 batting average with 62 runs, 129 hits, 19 doubles and 7 home runs. He helped the team win the division championship. • In 1987 he was on the Cardinals team that played in the World Series. He has been in five All-Star games. * In the off-season, Tbny lives with his wife and three children in Santiago, Dominican Republic. Council may conditionally approve, above all others, the application, postpone consideration for a reasonable period or reject the application. Con­ ditional approval will be contingent upon obtain­ ing building permits and any other necessary per­ mits. licenses or approvals from the City within 3 months from the date of such conditional approval, including the correction of any existing non­ compliance with codes and regulations referred to in paragraph (G) (3) hereof. The construction of new building and alterations of existing buildings shall commence within 3 months after the date of the conditional approval, with a completing date of not more than one year after the issuance of the relevant building permit. Extensions for comple­ tion of contraction or alterations may be granted by Council for good cau;e. (J) Change of Approval Requirements for Condi­ tionally Approved Applicants. After receipt of a conditional approval by Coun­ cil. no floor plan, building elevation, site plan, seating arrangement, kitchen layout or other per­ tinent fact, drawing or document submitted to Council shall be changed without the applicant first receiving approval from the Department of Public Works, the Department of Inspections ond Code Enforcement and Council. (K) Recommendation of Conditionally Approved Applicant to State Liquor Control Commission. Upon completion of the building and in accor­ dance with the prior conditional approval of Coun­ cil, Council shall recommend the applicant, above all others, the State Liquor Control Commission for approval of the liquor license. (L) Reservation of Authority. No applicant for a liquor license has a right to the issuance of such license to him or her. Council reserves the right to exercise reasonable discre­ tion to determine who, if anyone, shall be entitled to the Issuance of such a license. 13.203 TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF EXISTING LICENSES (A) The transfer of ownership of any existing license covered under this resolution shall be sub­ ject to each of the requirements, criteria, and pro­ cedures. including fees, set forth in this resolution for the granting of a new liquor license with the primary focus on the character and capabilities of the proposed owner. (B) The proposed owner shall furnish a copy of any and all files which may be In the State Liquor Control Commission's possession regarding that Commission’s Investigation of the proposed owner as a present licensee or as a previous licensee, or of a business or other legal entity In which the transferee has or has hod an interest. 13.204 TRANSFER OF LOCATION OF EXISTING LICENSES (A) The transfer of location of any existing license covered under this resolution shall be sub­ ject to each of the requirements, criteria, and pro­ cedures. including fees set forth In this resolution for the granting of a new liquor license with the primary focus on the proposed site and building. 13.205 NON-RENEWAL AND REVOCATION OF EX­ ISTING LICENSES (A) Council Action. Council may object to a renewal of a liquor license or request the revocation of a liquor license L>* the State Liquor Control Commission. (B) Procedure. Before filing an objection to a renewal of a li­ quor license or request the revocation of a liquor license with the State Liquor Control Commission, Council shall serve the license holder, by first class mail, mailed not less than 7 days prior to the hear­ ing. a notice of such hearing, which notice shall contain the following information: (1) Notice of the proposed action; (2) Reasons tor the proposed action; (3) Date, time, ond place of such hearing; and (4) A statement that the licensee may present evidence and testimony, may confront witness and may be represented by a licensed attorney. (C) Hearing. (1) The hearing may be conducted by Council as a whole or by a hearing officer appointed by Coun­ cil for such purpose. (2) If a hearing officer is appointed, it shall be that officer's duty to undertake such hearing and take evidence and testimony of the licensee or of witnesses on his or her behalf or in opposition to such licenseee. The licensee may, at his or her ex­ pense. employ a reporter to transcribe the testimony given at the hearing and make a transcript of the testimony. After the hearing, the hearing officer shall make a recommendation to Council for the latter's ultimate final review ana decision. (3) Council shall submit to the license holder and the State Liquor Control Commission a written statement of its ultimate findings and determination. (D) Criteria for Non-renewal or Revocation. Council may recommend non-renewal or revoca­ tion of a license upon a determination by it that, based upon the evidence presented at the hearing, any of the following exists: (1) A violation of any of the restrictions on licenses set forth in Section 1 (G); (2) Failure to comply with the requirements of the Stale Liquor Control Act or the Administrative Rules of the Liquor Control Commission; (3) Failure to comply with any requirements of this chapter; (4) A violation of any Federal low. State low, or City ordinance in the conduct of the licensee's business; (5) A violation of any of the provisions of the ap­ plicable building, fire prevention, zoning, or public health codes and regulations. (6) The City Commission determines that certain premises do not, or will not reasonably soon after the commencement of operations, have adequate off-street parking, lighting, refuse disposal facilities, screening or noise control, or that a nuisance does or will exist upon the premises; (7) The applicant or licensee is delinquent in payment of any taxes, or other charges owed to or collected by the City; (8) The applicant has filed on application con­ taining false information with the City Clerk. (9) Failure to comply with any promise or representation made by the applicant to Council or with any condition imposed upon the applicant as a basis for the approval. Council may extend any deadline established by this paragraph; 13.206 APPLICABILITY This Article shall apply only to applications for licenses to sell beer, wine, or spirits for on­ premises consumption, including but not limited to. Class "B" licenses. Class "C" licenses, resort licenses, tavern licenses, club licenses ond hotel licenses. This shall not. in any event, apply to ap­ plications for SDM or SDD licenses, special licenses granted by the State Liquor Control Commission or one-day permits as allowed by statute. Moved by Jasperse, supported by White that the above Ordinance be adopted as read. Yeas: 7 Nays: 0 Absent: I I. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on September 9. 1991. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (9/26) �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, September 26. 1991 ( Robert Lee Rodgers) (CarlS. Dunlap) FREMONT - Robert Lee Rodgers, 51 of Fremont passed away Wednesday, September 18, 1991 at Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. . Mr. Rodgers was born March 23, 1940 in Hastings, the son of Avery and Betty (Whit­ ney) Rodgers. He was manied to Sally Sayles October 25, 1958 in Hastings. He was a teacher with the Holton Public School System until ill health forced his retirement He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1555 in Fremont Mr. Rodgers is survived by his wife, Sally; one son, David and Carla Rodgers of Holton; two grandchildren; two sisters, Sharon Neal of Bonita Springs, Florida and Connie and Larry Watson of Hastings; three brothers, Gary and Kathy Rodgers, Mark and Rose Chase, all of Hastings, James and Lois Rodgers of San Mateo, Florida; several nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held Saturday, September 21 from the High School Gymna­ sium in Holton with Reverend Larry Rubingh of the Holton United Methodist Church officiating. The family has suggested the Sl LaBre Indian School in Ashland, Montana (59004-1001) as a more lasting memorial. Funeral arrangements were made by the Kroeze Funeral Home, Fremont. HASTINGS - Carl S. (Buck) Dunlap, 80 of Hastings and formerly of Middleville passed away Sunday, September 22, 1991 at Tender­ care, Hastings. Mr. Dunlap was born August 30, 1911 in Barry County, the son of Ernest and Alice (Kennedy) Dunlap. He was raised in Middle­ ville and graduated from Thomapple Kellogg School. He was married to Elnora Mae Sines Octob­ er of 1962. He was employed at Bradford White Corporation, retiring in September of 1978. He was a member of Local 1002 UAW and a former Village Councilman of Middleville. Mr. Dunlap is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Jim (Lona) Workman of Benzonia, Mrs. Bruce (Judy) Drenten, Mrs. Owen (Rita) Bates, both of Middleville; sister, Beatrice Williams; sister-in-law, Dorothy Dunlap, both of Hast­ ings; 11 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; one niece. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elnora Dunlap; his parents, Alice and Ernest Dunlap; a son, James Garrison; two brothers, Ken and Bill Dunlap and a sister, Vivian. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 24 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Society. Q ATTEND SERVICES HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH Part of the Anglican HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 904 Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Count, choir director. Sunday morning 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.. Morning Worship; 4:45 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. Catholic Church of the Diocese of the midwest. 2415 McCann Rd., Ir­ ving. Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sunday 10:00 a.m. Holy Commu­ nion; 5 p.m. Evening Prayer. 1928 Book of Common prayer used at all services. Terry Lane (at Starr School Road). Philip R. Colburn, Pastor. Church phone number is 945-2170, if no answer, call 945-3355. Saturday services are: Sabbath School at 9:20 a m. (for all ages), and Worship Service at 11:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting this Tuesday, 7:00-8:00 p.m. The community is favirtd. A Holy Spirit Seminar will be con­ ducted at the Delton Sevenlh-day Adventist Church, Sept. 20 and 21. Call the Hastings church for more information on the above activities. Communion Sabbath. Sept. 28, is i3th Sabbath; the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated as the central part of the Worship Service. Sunshine Band meets at 4:00 on the 28th for singing at the Tendercare Nursing home on North Avenue. Hastins. Our Community Service Center, 502 E. Green Street, is open to the public on Monday and Wednesday, 9-12 noon. To make sure your needs arc met, call 945-2361 for an appointment for clothing. Robert HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings, Michigan, G. Kent Keller, Pastor. Eileen Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday, Sept. 29 9:30 and 11:10 Morning Worship Service. Nursery provided. Broad­ cast of 9:30 service over WBCHAM and FM; 9:50 Church School for All ages, including new Adult Class; 10:30-11:10 Coffee Hour in the Dining Room. Tuesday. Oct. I 7:15 Circle 7. meeting at the church. Wednesday. Oct. 2 - i'.tXi Circle 4. al the home of Hazel Hildebrandt; 1:30 Circle 3, at the home of Cathy Bachman; 7:30 Cir­ cle 5, at the home of Alice Benner; 7:30 Circle 6 at the home of Dorothy Wolfe; 7:30 Chancel Choir practice. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad way. James Lcitzman Pastor. Sun­ day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings, Ml 49058. Pastor Carl Litchfield. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974. Worship Services — Sunday. 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; SurfUay ' School, 9:45 , a.m. 4-H meet? Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesdays. 5: 15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers. 801 Barber Rd.. Hastings. F.R.I.E.N.D. Carnival. Sept. 15th. 9:00-11:00 a.m. Smorgasbords: 4:30-7:30. Sept. 6. Oct. 4. Oct. 19 (reservation this date only). Nov. 8. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton, HASTINGS FIRST UNITED Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday, METHODIST CHURCH, comer Sept. 22 - 8:00 Holy Communion; of Green and Church Streets, Philip L. Brown. Pastor. Church phone 616/945-9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. Morning Wor­ ship 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. (nursery attendant). Middle High Youth and Senior High Youth 5:30 p.m. Broadcast of worship service over WBCH AM-FM at 10:30 a.m. Mondays Children's Choir 3:00 p.m. Tuesday. Wednesday, and Thursday Narcotics Anonymous 12:00 noon. Wednesday Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursdays Bazaar Workshop 9 a.m.; Bell Choir 6:30 p.m.; Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m.; Co-Dependcnts Anonymous 8:30 p.m. Saturday Men's Study Group 8:00 a.m.; Co-Dependents Anonymous 9 a.m. Sunday. Sept. 29 - Fish Bowl Offering for Hunger. Monday. Sept. 30 - Reser­ vations due for Jail Ministry Ban­ quet (616) 945-3397 or (616) 758-3428. Wednesday. Oct. 2 Serendipity Bible Study 9:00 a.m. Friday. Oct. 4 - Visually Impaired Persons (V.l.P.’s) 9.30 a.m.; Hastings Women's Club 12:00 Noon. Sunday, Oct. 6 - World Communion Sunday; Belief Basics Class 9:30 a.m. Monday. Oct. 7 Barry County Jail Ministry Banquet — punch and fellowship time 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner 7:00 p.m. suggested donation $6. Tuesday, Oct. 8 - Hi-Nooners Potluck Dinner/Program at 12:00 noon. 9: 30 Church School (all ages); 10: 45 Holy Communion, Church Picnic. Thursday. Sept. 19 - 6:45 Bd. of Ed.; 7:00 Bldg. Exp. Comm.; 8:00 AA. Saturday, Sept. 21 - 8:00 NA. Monday. Sept. 23 6: 00 Positive Parenting; 7:00 Bazaar Workbee. Tuesday. Sept. 24 - 3:00 Choir School. Wednes­ day. Sept. 25 - 10:30 Wordwatchers. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings, Michigan 948-8004. James R. Barrett. Asst. Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service, Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00, Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7: 00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Pryer meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir pracice. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. Father Charles Fisher, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD, 502 E. Bond. Hastings. Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. 948-2529. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00a.m.; Evening Servkx 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser­ vice — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped tor the handicapped. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOES REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS 1 LOAN ASSOCIATION Hottingi and lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. MI 49058. Sunday Ser­ vices: Bible Classes 10 a.m.. Wor­ ship 11 a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron, Ministc.. Phone 945-2938. Focus on the Family video series begins Sept. 4-Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. One Nation Under God Bible Correspondence Course. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, (The Bible Church) Bring Your Bible. 600 Powell Road. 1 mile East of Hastings. Our Mono: "The Bible, the whole Bi­ ble. and nothing but the Bible". Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m. Thursday 7:30 prayer meeting and softball for the youth. Pastor Emeritus, Rus Sarver. Phone 945-9224. Every Sunday is Friend­ ship Day. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF, GOD, 1674 West State Road, Hastings, Michigan, James A. Campbell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7: 00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits. BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev. Merlin Pratt. Worship 9 a.m. and Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Wednes­ day, 9:30 a.m.. Alive in Christ Bi­ ble Study at Banfield and 7 p.m. at Country Chapel. UMYS 6:30 every Sunday night at Country Chapel ex­ cept first Sunday of the month. Ban field. Creek. of Hatting* NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.O.l.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway • Hatting* BOSLEY PHARMACY “Prescription*" ■ 110 S. Jellerton • 945 3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Halting* Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Csok Rd. — Hatting*. Michigan Mary A. Danford_______ J OHIO - Private family services for Mary A. Danford, 90, formerly of McMillen Senior Village who passed away Thursday, Septem­ ber 12,1991 in Arlington Nursing Home, were held at Criss Brothers Funeral Home, Saturday, September 14. Burial was in Cedar Hill Cemet­ ery. The Reverend Michael Vilardo and the Reverend Delbert Krumm officiating. Mary Arabelle Robinson Danford was bom in Hastings, September 7,1901, the daughter of Fred L. and Flossie (Stowell) Robinson. She attended schools in Middleville and Hastings. She was employed at the Hastings Novelty Company and the Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair Company. In 1919 the family moved to Newark, Ohio, where she continued her educa­ tion at Newark Business College and was employed as secretary at the Newark Ohio Furniture Company for six years. She was united in marriage to Area A. Danford on November 14,1935, who preceded her in death on April 15, 1949. Mrs. Danford was a member of First United Methodist Church for over sixty-three years, where she was active as a church school teach­ er, and as a member of the Young Women’s Foreign Missionary Society, Good Samaritan Sunday School Class, Wesleyan Service Guild, United Methodist Women, and Candlelighters. She was active in the Parent Teacher Organi­ zation of Newark. After her husband’s death she was employed by the George Beckman Store and Dr. O.P. Cook, Sr. Mrs. Danford is survived by her daughter, Roberta Danford Pryor, son-in-law, J. Fred Pryor, of Newark and twin grandchildren, Todd F. Pryor of Chapel Hill, North Carolina and Mrs. Steven (Holly) Lantz of Gahanna, Ohio; a sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde (Leota) Warrick of Newark and cousins. In addition to her parents, one sister and one brother are deceased. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 88 North Fifth Street, Newark, Ohio. Robert J. Milbourn MIDDLEVILLE - Robert J. Milbourn, Sr., 65 of 10909 Shady Lane, Gun Lake, Middlevil­ le, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 1991 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. Mr. Milbourn was bora on April 5, 1926 in Chester, the son of Virgil and Mary (Snell) Milbourn. He was raised in Eaton County and attended rural schools there. He was married to Frances Anne Walsh on February 8, 1946. He was employed 32 years at E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings, retiring in 1984. Went on to be employed at D&S Machinery Company in Hastings until the present time. Mr. Milbourn is survived by his wife, Frances Anne; two sons, Robert J. Milbourn, Jr., of Hastings, Barry Lee Milbourn of Middleville; two daughters, Dianna Dee (Milbourn) Schaafsma of Grand Rapids, Pame­ la Christine Milbourn, at home; three grand­ children; sister, Margaret Ballard of OliveL He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Lawrence Milbourn. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 21 at the Wren Funeral Home, with Reverend Bruce Bode officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to a donor's choice. DeHon Area OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6547 Phillip Joe Swain Lacey Rd.. Lacey. Mass: Sunday 8: 30 a.m. NASHVILLE - Phillip Joe Swain, 39 of 7139 Lawrence Road, Nashville, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 1991 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Swain was bom on July 22, 1952 in Highland Park, the son of Bill and Bonnie (Beavers) Swain. He was raised in the Detroit area and attended school there. He served in the Army during the Vietnam Conflict and received the Purple Heart. He came to the Nashville area several years ago and had many friends there. Mr. Swain is survived by one son, James; one daughter, Danielle, both of Royal Oak; mother, Bonnie Baker of Clinton, Arkansas; orother, Arthur Swain of Texas. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 21, at Maple Valley ChapelGenther Funeral Home, Nashville. Burial was in Fort Custer National Cemetery, Battle Creek. Memorial contributions may be made to Phillip Swain memorial fund. ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 11252 Fiona Rd.. Delton. Masses: Saturday. p.m.; Sunday. 11 a.m. 5:00 Hasting* FLEXFABINCORPORATED J Q She was preceded in death by son-in-law, Carl Aspinall; brother, Byrl Miller. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 21, at Maple Valley ChapelGenther Funeral Home, Nashville with Reverend James Hynes officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Vermontville Ambulance. Q _----------------------------------------- , _________ —Hastings Area--------------------------------- Quma Bemita Smith VERMONTVILLE - Quma Bemita Smith, 79 of 1859 North Ionia Road, Vermontville, passed away Thursday, September 19,1991 at Hayes Green-Beach Hospital in Charlotte. Mrs. Smith was bom on May 7, 1912 in Assyria Township, Barry County, the daughter of John and Eltie (Cheeseman) Miller. She was raised there attending the Ellis School, and graduated from the Lakeview High School in Battle Creek. She was married to Earl A. Smith on October 1, 1932 in Angola, Indiana. She farmed with her husband in Maple Grove Township and spent her later years in the Baldwin area. She was a member of Cloverleaf Class at Nashville United Methodist Church, Maple Leaf Grange, and the Farm Bureau. She enjoyed sewing and crafts. Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband, Earl; daughters, Maggie Aspinall of Nashville; daughter and son-in-law, Vivian and Jerry Neimeyer of Lansing; grandchildren, Gary and Carla Burpee, Linden and LuAnne Aspinall, Margo and Bob Miller, Michael and Michelle Neimeyer, Melinda Neimeyer; five great grandchildren; sisters, Mildred Hill of Nashvil­ le, Sylvia White of Battle Creek; brothers, Maurice Miller and Lyle Miller, both of Battle CHURCH OF GOD, 7th DAY, Banfield. Michigan. Services 10 a.m. each Saturday Call 671-4100, or Br-x 42. Bedford. Mich. 49020. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd., 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Satur­ day Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9: 30 a.m. Donna L. Cox j MIDDLEVILLE - Donna L. Cox, 80 of Middleville passed away Sunday, September 22, 1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Cox was bora August 18, 1911 at Yankee Springs, Township, the daughter of Omer and Ada (Chatfield) Shaw. She was raised in Middleville and attended Middleville Schools, graduating in 1928 and graduating from County Normal in 1930. She was employed at Weeks School in Dowling and Gates School in Middleville. She was a member of the Middleville United Methodist Church and the Womens Cub. Mrs. Cox is survived by her husband, Char­ les W. Cox; one daughter, Mrs. Jack (Marilyn) Van Artsen of Grand Rapids; three sons, Ronald (Karen) Cox of California, Charles Cox of California; Gregory (Margaret) Cox of Kentwood; eight grandchildren; sister-in-law, Julia Shaw of Middleville; one niece and one nephew. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 27 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend C. William Martin offi­ ciating. Burial will be in Ml Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made io the Middleville United Methodist Church. The family will receive relatives and friends Thursday, September 26 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral chapel. Lillian C. Smith NAZARETH - Lillian C. Smith, 75 of 402 Dillon Hall, Nazareth oassed away Thursday, September 19,1991 at Borgess Hospital where she had been a patient two days. Mrs. Smith was bora June 18, 1916 in Holt, the daughter of George and Ella (Abramson) Griffin. She had lived in the Kalamzaoo area for the past 51 years and had lived her early years in the Howell area. She and her husband owned and operated the former Drop-in Inn in Kalamazoo at the corner of Waters and Edward Streets for five and a half years. She was married to Harold G. Smith January 8,1934. He preceded her in death April 10, 1978. Mrs. Smith is survived by two sons, Phillip G. and Donna Smith of Kalamzoo, Ronald L. Smith of Seattle, Washington; four grandchil­ dren; four great grandchildren; four sisters and two brothers. Graveside services were held Monday, September 23 at the East Hickory Corners Cemetery with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association, envelopes available at the funeral home. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pennock Hospital Intensive Care UniL Q Florence Louise Conklin j LAKE ODESSA - Florence Louise Conklin, 64 of 24 Mandy Lane, Lake Odessa, passed away Sunday, September 22, 1991 at Sl Lawrence Hospital, Lansing. She was bora on February 12, 1927 in Lake Wasocokyn, Pennsylvania. She attended school in New Albany, Pennsylvania and Potterville. She moved to Potterville in 1940 and to the Woodland and Lake Odessa area in 1943. She was married to Franklin Bates in 1945, he preceded her in death in 1954. She married Roy Conklin on January 1, 1971 in Lake Odessa. Mrs. Conklin was employed at the Amway Coporation for 23 years, 1966 until 1989. She was a member of the Lake Odessa Bowling League and attended the Nazarene Church of Lake Odessa. Mrs. Conklin is survived by her husband, Roy; one son, Lewis “Mike” Bates of Mulli­ ken; one brother, Edmond Myers of Grand Ledge; two grandchildren and one great­ grandson; two nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 25 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa, with Reverend George Speas officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. _________ Leo Leggett_________) KALAMAZOO - Leo Leggett, 88, 5150 East G. Avenue, formerly of Little Long Lake, passed away Friday, September 20,1991 at the Martin Manor Foster Care Home. Mr. Leggett was born November 24,1902 in Hopkins, the son of Wilbur and Ruby (Stone) Leggett. He lived most of his lifetime in Kala­ mazoo area, and later years at Little Long Lake in Barry County. He was employed at the Kala­ mazoo Ice and Fuel and also at Lockshore Dairy and Lockshore Farms for many years. He was a member and served on various boards for many years at the North Presbyterian Church, and was also an active member of its Good Fellowship Club. He was involved as a leader in Boy Scouts. He attended Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. Leo loved to ice fish. He was married to Josephine LaPorte December 15, 1921. She preceded him in death July of 1987. Mr. Legget is survived by three grandchil­ dren, JoEllen and Michael King, Daniel Alban, all of Kalamazoo, Robert and Cheri Alban of Parchment; ten great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Leon (Hazel) Glascott and Mrs. George (Lucille) Larr, both of Hopkins. He was also preceded in death by a daughter and her husband, Donna Jean Alban in 1973 and Robert E. Alban in 1972. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services were held Wednesday, September 25 at the North Presbyterian Church, Kalamzoo with Pastor Fred B. Cunningham officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the North Presbyterian Church, envelopes avail­ able at the funeral home. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Q Dorothy H. McCarthy J SEYMOUR, TENNESSEE - Dorothy H. McCarthy, 78 of Seymour, Tennessee and formerly of Hastings passed away Friday, September 20, 1991 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Mrs. McCrthy was born April 19, 1913 in Greeley, r-Morado, the daughter of William and IV (Kester) Curtis. She came to the Barr., «_ounty area as a child and attended Barry County Rural Schools. She was married to Ralph Still in 1930, the marriage ended in divorce. She then married Charlie McCarthy. He preceded her in death in 1975. She had resided in several communities and states during her life. The past year in Seymour, Tennessee. She has had various employment during her working life. Mrs. McCarthy is survived by one daughter, Marjorie Lane of Zephyrhills, Florida; two sons, Ralph Still of Omaha, Arkansas and Robert Still of Seymour, Tennessee; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; seven sisters. Violet Lancaster, Virginia VanKuiken, Wilda Todd, Judy Barton, Joyce Curtis Peg Schroeder, all of Hastings and Betty Root of East Jordan; four brothers, William Curtis of Nashville, Orville Curtis of Climax, Morriss Curtis of Hastings and Hank Curtis of Clarksville. In addition to both husbands she was also preceded in death by a son. Guy Still in 1972; a daughter, Dorothy Still in 1937; brothers, Frank, Earl, Dcibert and John Curtis; sisters, Bessie Curds and Margaret Moore. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 24 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hast­ ings with Reverend Robert Mayo officiating. Burial was in Rutland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. (Harry H. Lenz) HASTINGS - Hany H. Lenz, 81 of 2665 River Road, Hastings passed away Monday, September 23, 1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Lenz was born December 1, 1909 in Irving Township, Bany County, the son of John and Elizabeth (Johnson) Lenz. He was raised in the Irving Township area and attended the Jones School. Later went on to attend Michigan State University. He was married to Reatha M. Ferris on October 11, 1933. They lived in the Dowling area for several years where he and his brother were partners in the operation of a portable feed grinder for area farmers for 12 years. He moved to his farm on River Road near Hastings in 1943, where he farmed until he retired in 1971. He was a member and past Governor of Hast­ ings Moose Lodge #628, a Moose Legionaire and Moose Degree of Fellowship and also a member of Barry County Farm Bureau for many years. Mr. Lenz is survived by his wife, Reatha; son and wife, Jack and Judy Lenz of Hastings; daughter and husband, Betty and Richard Bryans of Middleville; eight grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; three brothers, William Lenz of Wayland, George Lenz of Atlanta aa^LCudLcnz of Middleville; two siitBis. CI»Mtilcoim of Hastings and Lucille Jones of Atlanta. He was preceded in death by a brother, Luther; four half sisters and one half brother. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday, September 26 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings with Reverend Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial will be in Hastings Township Cemetery. ( Allen Wayne Archer ) IONIA - Allen Wayne Archer, 58 of 415 Center Street, Ionia, passed away Friday, September 20,1991 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was bora on March 22, 1933 in Lake Odessa, the son of Daniel and Alice (Kauff­ man) Archer. He attended Lake Odessa schools and was employed at Oldsmobile in Lansing for 25 years. Mr. Archer is survived by his wife, Evelyn; three daughters, Mrs. Bob (Lynn) Seely of Shiloh, Mrs. Alan (Deborah) Brainard of Ionia, Mrs. Ken (June) Smith of Shiloh; two sons, Ken of Ionia and David of Orleans; two brothers, Glendon of Lake Odessa and Thomas of Florida; three sisters, Genevieve Bowerman of Lake Odessa, Mrs. John (Geneva) Dryer of Hastings, Mrs. Joseph (Loraine) Nemo of Bethesda, Ohio, 14 grandchildren, 2 great­ grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Keith, Ivan and Charles. Funeral services were held Monday, September 23 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa, with Reverend Steve Yarrington officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ionia County Hospice. Q M. Louise Sinkler) HASTINGS - M. Louise Sinkler, 66 of 811 East Bond Street. Hastings, passed away Sunday, September 22, 1991 at Pennock Hospital. Miss Sinkler was born on December 17, 1924 in Nashville, the daughter of Joseph and Bertha (Humphrey) Sinkler. She was raised in the Freeport and Hastings areas and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1943 from Hastings High School. She went on to serve in the United States Navy Nurses Corp during World War II from June 1945 until June 1946. She was employed at Hastings Manufactur­ ing Company for 37 yc#rs, retiring in 1984. Miss Sinkler is survived by her sister, Constance Kendall of Hastings and by one nephew. Graveside services were held Wedtesday, September 25 at Riverside Cemetery with Reverend Steven Reid officiating. Military Honors were also conducted. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Red Cross. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 26, 1991 — Page 7 Fashion show set for Oct. 2 A fashion show will be held Wednesday, Oct. 2 ut the Hastings Country Club at 7:30 p.m .oMrt and fashions will be included. For tickets or more information, call Con­ nie McCloskey at 945-2395. Area Birth Announcements Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brooks of Bippley Road, Lake Odessa arc happy to announce the arrival of their first great-grandchildren. Ashley and Anna Lisa arrived from Albania Saturday night. Sept. 14 with their parents Tom and Teresa (Ferguson) Altoft of Ionia. The girls are 4 and 2. Grandparents are Ray and Mary Ellen (Brooks) Altoft of Vcddcr Road, Lake Odessa and Don and Dorothy Ferguson of Ionia. Great-great-grandmother is Nora DeLashmutt of Holt. Welcome to the U.S.A. Ashley and Anna Lisa!!! Five Generations... Five generations gathered recently in East Leroy. Shown here are (from left) great-great-grandfather Clifton Horton Sr. of Belfaire, Wash.; great­ grandfather Clifton Horton Jr. of Battle Creek; father and daughter Michael and Ginger Horton of Hastings; and in front. Alex Snider. Stutzes celebrated their Heniser-Prieskom speak 50th wedding anniversary their wedding vows Bob and Pearl Stutz of 831 N. Hanover in Hastings will celebrate their 50th wedding an­ niversary with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Oct. 6 at First Presbyterian Church Hall in Hastings. The event will be hosted by their daughters and their families, Mrs. Jerry (Sharon) Brumm of Nashville, Mrs. David (Mary L.) Williams, and Mrs. William (Sal­ ly) Belson of Hastings. They have eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Bob and the former Pearl Roush were mar­ ried on Oct. 3, 1941. Bob retired from Hastings Manufacturing Company in July 1977 after serving many years as union presi­ dent. Pearl is a homemaker. Bob and Pearl are both active members of the First Presbyertian Church in Hastings. Pearl is a Church Circle No. 4 and Hospital Guild No. 19 member and does volunteer work. Your presence is the only gift requested. Paige Allison Hcniser became the bride of Daniel Prieskom Aug. 17 at Grace Lutheran Church in Kingman, Ariz. Paige is the daughter of Eugene and Phyllis Keniser of Beulah, Mich., and former residents of Hastings. She is a graduate of Hastings High School and of Michigan State University. She is employed by the State of Arizona. Daniel is the son of Louis and Carole Prieskom of Mears, Mich., and Sun Lakes, Ariz. He is a graduate of Lincoln High School in Willis, Mich., and of Michigan State University. He is also employed by the State of Arizona. The couple honeymooned in Las Vegas and Michigan. An outdoor reception for the cou­ ple, with their family and friends, was held Sept. 1 at the home of the bride’s parents. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Prieskom make their home in Kingman, Ariz. GIRL, Rebecca Lynn, bom Sept. 11 at 10:34 a.m. to Seed and Ruth Karrar, weighing 7 lbs., 8 ozf., 20 inches long. Welcomed home by big brother BJ. Proud grandparents are Dick-n-Lornc Karrar of Lake Odessa. Maryann Tewksbury of Grand Rapids and Dalc-n-Sheri Tewksbury of Sparta. It's A Girl Hannah Rae, bom Sept. 13, weighing 7 lbs., 6 ozs. Parents are Peter and Donna Sweets of Peoria, AZ, formerly of Carlton Center. BOY, James Bryan, bom Aug. 28 at 9:42 a.m. to Bryan and Becky Dean, Hastings, weighing 6 lbs., 1216 ozs., 20% in. long. GIRL, Andrea Louise, bom Sept. 3 at 8:57 p.m. to Michele Noel Strater, Clarksville, weighing 8 lbs., 5% ozs., 22% in. long. GIRL, Brittney Raychelle, bcm Aug. 26 at 7:14, to Ms. Cousins, Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., M oz., 21 in. long. GIRL, Mariah Kay, bom Aug. 26 at 1:56 a.m. to Kelly Cady and Stacy Curtis, Hastings, weighing 6 lbs., 2 ozs., 20 in. long. GIRL, Christina Rachel, bom Sept. 4 at 9:22 a.m. to Linda and David McDiarmid, Nashville, weighing 7 lbs., 14M ozs., 21% in. long. BOY, Lewis Wayne Frizzell III, bom Sept. 4 at 4:14 p.m. to Chelly Everitt and Lewis Frizzell, Lake Odessa, weighing 6 lbs., 12 ozs., 20 in. long. BOY, Leonard (Lee) Raymond, bom Sept. 9 at 6:51 p.m. to Christine and Rick Irin. Mid­ dleville. weighing 7 lbs., 1 oz., 20% in. long. GIRL, Leslee Kay, bom Sept. 11 at 4:15 a.m. to Mark and Lynn Rigelman, Nashville, weighing 5 lbs., 3 ozs., 20 in. long. GIRL, Hannan Louise, bom Sept. 10 at 8:27 a.m. to Janice and Steve Gardner, Vermont­ ville, weighing 7 lbs., % oz., 21 in. long. Morgan-Trowbridge plan Charles Hauser observing Nov. 16 wedding date his 80th birthday Oct. 5 Michelle Morgan and Andy Trowbridge, along with their parents, wish to announce their upcoming wedding. They will exchange vows on Nov. 16 at 4 p.m. at Grace Wesleyan Church. Michelle and Andy are both 1990 graduates of Hastings High School. Michelle is attending Davenport College. Andy works at Trowbridge Auto Parts in Vermontville. BOY, Cody Scon, bom Sept. 10 at 9:31 a.m. to Katherine Richardson and Jon Gilbert, Clarksville, weighing 6 lbs., 13)6 ozs., 20% in. long. Family, friends and neighbors are invited to help Charles Hauser celebrate his 80th birth­ day at an open house to be held on Oct. 5, at the Middleville Methodist Church from 2 to 5 p.m. No gifts, please. GIRL, Kim and Lori Sears of Kentwood are Five Generations... Shown here are representatives of five generations, one-month-old baby Kristin Kneale, mother Diane Kneale, grandmother Marilyn Possehn, great-grandmother Maxine Torrey, and great-great-grandmother Zella Beckhold. announced the arrival of Ashlie Kay, bom August 11, 1991 at 6:01 a.m. weighing 7 lbs., 20 inches long. Bom at Butterworth Hospital. Ashlie was welcomed home by her sister Nickol Lorinn. Proud grandparents are Frank and Arion Richter, Harold and Joan Culhane. Great grandmothers Alma Wilcox and Josephine Vandewater. Legal Notice Synopsis of Mnutes HOPE TOWNSHIP Special Board Meeting September 16, 1991 — 7:30 p.m. Pledge to Flog by all present. All Board Members present. Five residents. Reconsider action taken September 9, 1991 Re: Request by R. Packard for zoning change from AR to RL-I. Motion to approve unanimously. Adjournment 8:05 p.m. Shirley R. Case, Clerk Attested to by: Patricia I. Baker. Supervisor (9/26) Area couple adopts two Albanian girls Wendorf-Hall announce wedding engagement Theresa Ann Wcndorf and Leon Hall, both of Hastings, have announced plans for their forthcoming marriage. Theresa is the daughter of Phyllis Wendorf and the late Bob Wendorf. The wedding date has been set for Saturday, Sept. 28. The couple will be married by Zeck Peters of Lake Odessa. Leo Hine will sing and play guitar at the ceremony and at the reception. Tom and Teresa Altoft of Ionia now are the parents of two daughters, Ashley Lynn. 4. and Annalise Rae. 14 months, both of whom have come to the U.S. from Albania. Friends, relatives and neighbors arc invited to meet the children and their new family al an open house scheduled for 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday at 501 Jones St., Ionia. The Altofts flew to Albania Sept. 3 and adopted the girls before returning home Sept. 14. Both children had been living in an or­ phanage since birth. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Don Ferguson of Ionia and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Altoft of Lake Odessa. Five Generations... Publishers of A fifth generation was added to the Guernsey family when Audrey Lynn Falconer was born on June 17. The family recently gathered together for a picnic. Shown here is great-great-grandmother Iva Guernsey (90), great­ grandfather Eugene Guernsey Sr., grandfather Eugene Guernsey Jr. and mother Belinda Falconer (Guernsey) with baby Audrey. For All Your Insurance Needs • Homeowners • Farmowners • Automobile • Business and Commercial • Boatownei^ and Yacht • Workers' Comp Insurance Stack Insurance Agency, Inc. 128 W. Mill St., Hastings 616-945-9568 REPRESENTING ■I MA. I- x-yx ij M ------------ 1 Hastings Mutual insurance Company e re anLy s&ttt until you med us. • • • • INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... • Individual Health Group Health Retirement Life Home Auto • • • • • • Farm Business Mobile Home Personal Belongings Rental Property Motorcycle Sn„,908 aOEman Agenci JIM, JOHN, DAVE ar 945-3412 • • • NOTICE • Rutland Charter Township Residents A budget hearing, covering all funds, will be held during the regular Board Meeting to be held on Wednesday, October 2, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rutland Charier Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, covering proposed expenditures and estimated revenues of the Township for the fiscal year 1992. All interested citizens will have the opportunity to give written and oral comment. Phyllis Fuller, Clerk RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP . Phone: 948-2194 • Hastings Reminder Hastings Banner Hastings Weekender Community Advisor Marshal! Battle Creek Shopper News Lakewood News Middleville/Caledonia Sun & News Maple Valley News PLACE A CLASSIFIED 24 HOURS-A-DAY 7 DAYS-A-WEEK Call... 948-4450 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 26, 1991 Legal Notices SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage mode by MARK E. MacFADYEN and GERALDINE A. MocFADYEN. husband and wife to D & N SAVINGS BANK. FSB, now known os D & N Bank, fsb, Mortgagee, dated March 27. 1990. and recorded on March 29. 1990, In Liber 497. on page 6B. Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Eight Thou­ sand Thirteen and 02/100 Dollars ($68,013.02), In­ cluding interest at NBD Prime Rate + 5% per annum. Linder the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute In such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some pari of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State Street. Hastings, Michigan, at 11:00 o'clock a.m., on October 31, 1991. Said premises are situated In the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The East 1 /2 of the following: A parcel of land In Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 8. Town 3 North, Range 10 West, described as commencing at the center of Section 8 for place of beginning, said place of beginning being the center of highway, thence West on the 1/4 line to Bluff Road of Supervisors Plat of Brigg's Subdivision, thence Northerly along the East side of sold Bluff Road a distance of 200 feet, thence East to center of highway, thence Southerly along center of highway to place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless found abandoned In accordance with MCL 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 19, 1991 CAROLYN J. CRAWFORD (P4O3B4) MASON. STEINHARDT. JACOBS AND PERLMAN. Professional Corporation Attorneys 4000 Town Center, Suite 1500 Southfield, Ml 48075 DIN BANK, fsb Mortgagee (10/17) SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by MARK E. MocFADYEN ond GERALDINE A. MocFADYEN, hut­ band and wife to D & N SAVINGS BANK. FSB. now known at D & N Bank, fib Mortgagee, dated July 20, 1990. and recorded on Auguit 27. 1990, in Liber 504, on page 559. Burry County Records, Michigan, and at modified by on Addendum to Mortgage dated November 7. 1990. and recorded on November 16. 1990, in Liber 508. on page 307, Barry County Recordt. on which mortgage there it claimed to be due at the date hereof the turn of Nine Thoutand Five Hundred Nine and 38/100 Dollart ($9,509.38). including intereit at 14.25% per annum. Under the power of tale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case made ond pro­ vided notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State Street, Hastings. Michigan, at 11:00 o'clock a.m. on October 10. 1991. , Said premises are situated in the Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 1/2 of the following: A parcel of land in Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 8. Town 3 North, Range 10 West, described as commencing at the center of Section 8 for place of beginning, said place of beginning being the center of highway, thence West on the 3/4 line to Bluff Road of Supervisors Plat of Brigg's Subdivision, thence Northerly along the East tide of said Bluff Road a distance of 200 feet, thence East to center of highway, thence Southerly along center of highway to place of beginning. The redemption period thall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless found abandoned In accordance with MCL 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 29, 1991 DAN Bank, fab, Mortgagee CAROLYN J. CRAWFORD (P40384) MASON. STEINHARDT, JACOBS & PERLMAN. Professional Corporation Attorneys, 4000 Town Center. Suite 1500 (9/76) Southfield. Ml 48075 Ann Landers Hubby wants to mud wrestle Are parents obligated to pay? Dear Ann Landers: My husband has always been something of an oddball and he kids a lot, but a recent request that I thought was off the wall turns out to be something he is dead serious about. I need your advice. "Jerry" has recently gone to considerable expense to build an area in a comer of our basement for running water and dirt storage. He is almost finished with a little retaining wall and then it will ready for us to mud wrestle. He claims it’s wonderful exercise which we both need, and it’s an activity we can do together. Actually, he’s pretty excited about it. I can beat him in arm wrestling so we would probably be evenly matched in the mud because he has a weight advantage. Jerry claims this could be a beauty treatment for me since mud is known to be good for the skin. Is this kinky? To be honest, Ann, I’d be a little ashamed to tell our families and friends about it. I’d appreciate your advice. J.P. in New Jersey. Dear J.P.: Mudy wrestling one’s husband in the basement is not exactly every woman’s cup of tea, but if you think it might be fun, go ahead and do it. Believe me, I have heard of kinkier requests. If, however, you would rather not, you might suggest that he consider wrestling with the dog or some of those other odd matchups we see on TV. Dear Ann Landers: What are a parent s obligations when it comes to providing a col­ lege education? My husband says it is our responsibility to help our children as much as possible. I say if they want a college education, they should study hard and make grades that are good enough to get a scholarship. Or they could scout around and find financial aid and/or work to pay for it themselves. We own a small business that we operate on a shoestring. As of last year, we were solidly in the red. We have no retirement benefits or pension to look forward to and live from paycheck to paycheck. We have six children and have sacrificed a lot so I could stay at home and raise them. We’ve never had a vacation and we don’t have any rich relatives who might leave an inheritance. I am concerned about our so-called ’"golden years," Ann. Am I wrong to refuse to mor­ tage our future and say, "We are not going to put ourselves in hock forever so our children will have college degrees"? My husband claims I am being selfish. Am I? — Wonder­ ing in Florida. Dear Florida: Parents who can afford to pay for part, or all, of the cost of college for their children should certainly do so, but it would be foolish to incur heavy, long-term debt. You don’t say what schools your children are interested in. There’s an enormous finan­ cial difference between Georgetown or Princeton, and Florida Slate. Students who are determined to get a col­ lege education can find any number of part­ time work programs or campus and put themselves through. Your children should speak to their high school counselor for in­ formed guidance. Forgive me for this time­ worn cliche, but "where’s there’s a will, there’s a way." 50 HAPPY 50th 50 50 WE DIDN'T FORGET 5011 Office Space Available 3 blocks from courthouse In Hastings. 1 Office Approx. 340 sq. ft. 1 Office Approx. 450 sq. ft. Ground floor, contact Mark Englerth. 945-3062 or 792-6357 Gem of the Day: Marriages may be made in heaven, but the maintenance work is done right down here. Being a success not that great Dear Ann Landers: Please print this response to "Class of ’73" who felt inade­ quate when he compared his success to that of his college classmates. all Blowout Thirty 1991’s to Choose From! 1991 MODEL BLOWOUT SALE (7) 1991 Receive a FREE 19” REMOTE CONTROL COLOR TV with the Delivery of Any New Car Truck or Van in Stock (6 1991 DODGE S' DAYTONAS PLYMOUTH -N DODGE SHADOWS A up to *700 $1200 REBATE 1991 PLYMOUTH COLT *700 — REBATE (6) 1991 PLYMOUTH VOYAGERS & DODGE CARAVAN i The Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan (CAASCM) will accept public comments as required by the Michigan Department of Labor/Bureau of Community Services (MDOL/BCS) CSBG State Plan for Fiscal Year 1992. Public comments will be accepted on the CSBG Fiscal Year 1992 proposed plan from September 24 to October 8, 1991. The plan summary Is as follows: A total of $320,002 of federal, state and local money is planned to be utilized In the four-county CAASCM service area including Barry, Branch, Calhoun and St. Joseph counties for general com­ munity programming, Including neighborhood services, access to agency programs, and Information and referral for any disadvantaged resident of the serviee area. Persons or organizations wanting to comment on or review the proposed plan should contact: Mark H. Schauer, Executive Director C.A.A.S.C.M. P.O. Box 1026, 175 Main Battle Creek, Ml 49016 (616) 945-7766 Persons wishing to review the proposed plan may do so by contacting the local office of the Community Action Agency between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at: ' 175 Main Street 805 N. Superior Battle Creek, Ml 49016 Albion, Ml 49224 (616) 965-7766 (517) 629-9403 11 S. Hudson 615 E. Main, Box 726 Coldwater, Ml 49036 Centreville, Ml 49032 (517/ 279-9325 (616) 467-7051 107 S. Jefferson Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-4260 SIZE TRUCKS Excluding Diesel *1500 *500 — REBATE NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ON PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 1992 COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT PLAN • NOTICE • REBATE — Rebate - PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS ; With the Purchase of Any Used Car or Truck & Receive a FREE LEAF BLOWER 1991 CHRY. 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Tuesday Thursday and Friday fl 30 am Io 6:00 pm. Saturday 9 00 a m tn 3:00 p m *5500 *5900 <5000 *6500 *8900 *5900 <8500 *3500 *8400 *5995 *8900 *2900 <9995 <9995 *12 900 ‘111995 CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH DODGE Stop in and see — Dave Ackett • Barrie signs * Ivan schmalfeldt • Alissa Davis coykendall • Cathie wood NOTICE OF RIGHT TO REFERENDUM ON BECOMING A CHARTER TOWNSHIP Official certification has been received from the Michigan Secretary of State that the Township of Prairieville has a population of 2,000 or more and the Township Board has the right to exercise one of three options concerning status as a charter township under the provisions of Act 359, Public Acts of 1947, as amended: Adopt by majority vote a resolution opposed to incorporation as a charter township. 2. Adopt by majority vote a resolution of intent to approve incorporation as a charter township. 3. Adopt by majority vote a resolution to place before the electorate at the next regular or special township election the question of incorporation as a charter township. In the event option 2 is adopted by the township board, the citizens of the township have the right to file a "Right to Referendum Petition". This petition must be filed within the 60 days which must lapse between passage of a resolution of intent to incorporate and final passage of the resolution to incorporate as a charter township. The petition will follow, in general form, the nomina­ ting petition form as prescribed in the Michigan Election Law, and In the heading will indicate "Disagreement of Intent to Incorporate as a Charter Township". The petition must be signed by not less than 10% of electors voting for township supervisor at the last election at which a supervisor was elected. if the petition is successful, the question of incorpor­ ation will be placed on the ballot at the next general or special township.election. The Prairieville Township Board will be considering the above three options at the October 9. 1991 meeting that will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Township Hall. _ Janette Emig Prairieville Township Clerk My husband is probably one of the guys he admires. We have moved six times in 10 years, always for a better paying, more prestigious iob. Each move requires establishing r.^w friendships and becoming a part of th .ommunity. I dream of slaying in one pl tong enough for my children to develop ongoing relationships, but I know it will never happen. We drive the BMW that "Class of ’73" ad­ mires as a status symbol. Actually, we have two. Sounds wonderful? Not really. What I wouldn’t give for a husband who is satisfied with his job. his salary and the city we live in My husband’s lucky that I am committed to keeping our family life strong and loving. Some days I feel like throwing in the towel. I envy your wife, Mr. "Class of’73." — K.B., Anytown, U.S.A. Dear Anytown: What a poignant letter. A great many readers also were moved and eager to tell their stories. Read on: He’s content with his status Dear Ann Landers: I could identify wnh "Class of ’73”. I’ve worked for the same company for more than 30 years. I drive an 11-year-old car and have lived in the same house since 197C. I also have three daughters who are in high school and college. It was my daughters who helped me ap­ preciate the good life we have. They feel lucky to have grown up in the same house and to have the same friends they’ve known all their lives. One daughter worried when I bought a lottery ticket. She told her mother. "Wouldn’t it be awful if Dad won? I like the way we live and I’d hate it if we suddenly became rich.” I stopped buying lottery tickets. Our daughters are better education than their parents. They do not smoke, drink or do drugs. They are good students and fine human beings. Take a look at the children of some of those fast-track successes. Can the same be said of them? — Content in Maine. From Richmond, Va.: This is for "Class of ’73”: Unfortunately, society rewards people who get rich, not the ones who choose to con­ centrate on family life, our priorities and values leave much to be desired. Long Island: I was a big shot in high school and everyone was sure I was headed for fame, power and riches. Well, here I am, 31 years old, not driving a BMW but a school bus. And how do I feel? Terrific! I love what I do and wouldn’t trade places with anybody. Schaumburg, Ill.: My advice to people who think the fast track is the way to go: Forget it. I chose that route and it hasn’t made me or my family happy. The more money I make, the more we spend. It’s a vicious circle. I’m sad­ dled with a huge mortgage and we do a lot of meaningless stuff to keep up appearances. If I had it to do over again. I’d do it differently. Goodwell, Okla.: I’m a professor at a small state college. Some of my former classmates arc executives al big companies like Dow Chemical, but I wouldn’t trade places. I’ve had the pleasure of seeinb some of the little fish in this small pond become whales and it’s great. I drive a 4-year-old Nissan and a 50-year-old Packard and feel pretty darned good about who I am. — James W. Hili. Drugs are everywhere. They 're easy to get. easy to use and even easier to gel hooked on. If you have questions about drugs, you need Ann Landers' booklet, “The Lowdown on Dope. ’’ Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Lowdown, do Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. 111. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.45). COPYRIGHT 1991 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE, INC. VKr/'fe us a Letter! The Hastings Banner wel­ comes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of express­ ing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general Inter­ est. The following guideline* have been established to help you: •Make your letter brie/ and 10 the point. •Letters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must include their sig­ nature, address and phone num­ ber. The writer’s name WILL DE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner r.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 Keep our People with chronic lung disease arc fighting for e-.ery breath. Help keep them from floundering It’s a matter of life and breath * AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION- �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 26, 1991 — Page 9 From Time to Time... By Esther Walton Social Welfare continued from last week A birds-eye view of Hastings looking towards the jeourthosue from Central School. By M.L. Cook The Barry County Bureau of Social Aid does a large amount of welfare work in this county, all paid by the state, or by the state and federal governments. In Barry County, the bureau investigates and makes recommendtions for all old age pensions, having entire charge of that work. It also has local jurisdiction and charge of all cases of dependent children, and for relief and aid of blind persons. For many years and until quite recently, a large item in Barry County's budget was “mother’s pensions,” which called yearly for $9,000 to $15,000 of the taxpayer’s money. This county has been for some little time relieved of that expense, all of which is now paid through the state and county Bureau of Social Aid. The work of our County Bureau is controll­ ed by the State Bureau. No pan of the aid it gives is paid directly by the taxpayers of Barry County. In homes where the father has died or where the home has been broken by the tragedy of divorce or by the illness or in­ capacity of the father or mother, this bureau makes provision for the care of dependent children, if the family cannot do that for itself. Barry County furnishes offices in the court house basement for this bureau, which is in (he charge of Helen Nelson.: <>>i a We are sure that few of our readers realize the extent of disbursements made through this Bureau of Social Aid for old age assistance, aid to dependent children's families and aid to the blind. It will average $15,000 per month, or $180,000 per year in Barry County. At present. 806 are receiving old age assistance in Barry County. Their pay for May 1941 will be $12,107. or a trifle over $15 per month each. Ninety-one families, where 216 dependents arc assisted by the state, will receive $2,987.50 in May. Several blind persons living in Barry Coun­ ty are asissted and they will be paid $131 for this month. In other words, $15,225.50 will come into Barry County this month from the state for old age assistance, help for dependent children and aid for the blind persons. The case load is 1,029. Afflicted and Crippled Children We have mentioned the aid given in Barry County by the state and national governments for dependent children through the Barry County Bureau of Social Aid. There is con­ siderable other assistance given to afflicted and crippled children by the state. That was supposed to be all paid by the state when the setup was made. This aid is extended in Barry County through the Judge Stuart Clement in the Pro­ bate Court. All of last year and this year, however, the state did not provide enough to cover the cost. It was sufficient for cases of afflicted children, but not for crippled children, so the county has had to bear con­ siderable amount of the cost for such children. On petition of parents or guardians or some friends of an afflicted or crippled child. Cle­ ment is authorized to issue an order to have the medical or surgical work done for the child. The cost of such help is. as we have ex­ plained, supposed to be paid by the state. It is hoped that the present legislature will make ample provisions for these cases. W.P.A. The WPA usually keep several Barry Coun­ ty people on its payroll. We have no means of ascertaining the total amount of such relief work, but we believe the yearly total would be for more than $20,000. Institutional Relief There are about 30 Barry County folks con­ fined in the Kalamazoo State Hospital for the Insane. All these cases were committed to that institution in the Probate Court. If the person or his or her immediate familiy are able to pay the cost of the treatment, they arc required to pay it, but if unable to do so, then for the first year of their stay in Kalamazoo, the cost of their treatment, . _ 2 by the county. After the first year, the state lakes over the entire expense. There are feeble-minded persons who are sent to the Lapeer institution for such cases, also another institution for epileptics. These cases, when not paid by relatives, are paid for by the county for the first year and the state meets the entire expense thereafter. In cases of tuberculosis, where the afflicted persons are unable to pay the cost, the county and the state share the expense while they are being treated. The state bears almost all of the cost of the institutional cases. Probably, if the county had to pay all of it, it would add $20,000 to $25,000 annually to the county budget. The state's share of the aid, which is supplied through the Barry County Social Welfare Department, also for the institutional cases mentioned, would represent a state outlay of at least $50,000, probably considerably more. Now let us recapitulate. The Barry County budget provides for relief work of all kinds, which costs the county $50,000 per year. Generous Uncle Sam through the Surplus Marketing Association, gives over $50,000 more. The state, as we have shown, con­ tributes as much as $50,000 to the various types of relief other than what is given through the Bureau of Social Aid. Through that Bureau, the state and the na- RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZONING & PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please take notice that the ZONING & PLANNING COMMISSION, will conduct their FOURTH QUARTERLY 1991 Meeting On Wednesday, Oc­ tober 9, 1991,7:30 P.M. at the RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP HALL, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Ml 49058. Please take further notice: APPLICATION has been filed by Mr i Mrs. Merlin Walters for a SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT for 576 Hammond Road, Hastings, Mi., for the purpose of conducting a Agricultural opera­ tion to sell products, such as poultry or animals produced or raised upon the premises. Animals to be raised are: Goats, Sheep, Chickens, Etc. Please take further notice: APPLICATION from David & Russell Dykstra, to RE-ZONE a 34 acre parcel; The N.W. of the SW '/, of Section 5, Town 3, N Range 9 W, except that part northerly of highway M-37, Rutland CharterTownship., Barry County, from an Agricultural District to a Residential District for the purpose to PLAT and CONSTRUCT single dwelling homes. Plot and Site plans showing the layout, drives, park­ ing areas, sewer and water facilities, drainage, utilities, set-backs, etc, to determine that the conditions met, to protect the Health, Safety and Welfare of Inhabitants and neighbortiood. ALL applications and documents are available and may be examined at the Rutland Charter Township Hall on Mondays and Thursdays only from 9 A.M. till Noon, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Ml 49058. All interested persons are invited to be present at the above time and place, or to submit their coments in writing. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP By: Phyllis Fuller, Clerk 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (616) 948-2194 lion pay fully SI wi.OtM) yearly u> Barry Coun ty people mostly tor old age pension*, the balance being for dependent children and blind persons, as have explained elsewhere It will be seen that the total and coming from the outside to Barry County and that paid by the county for welfare work reaches the immense total of at least $330,000 per year II we add WPA to the Barry County people, the total would exceed $350,000 When you think that Barry County has about 22.009 in population and the State of Michigan upwards of 5.000.000. you can judge from Barry County what Uncle Sam and the state and counties ot Michigan are doing in welfare work in Michigan We presume that in counties having large chics like Wayne. Kent. Genessec. Jackson. Ingham. Kalamazoo. Saginaw. Oakland 2nd Calhoun, the aid would be considerably more per each thousand inhabitants in those coun­ ties than for a similar number in Barry Coun­ ty. because they have far more relief work to uo in proponion to ii* pvpuiaooii have in Barry County. Looking over these figures, one might say that Barry County pays only S50.000 ot the cost. But that is far from the truth. The money for all of it comes directly or indirectly from the people. Barry County taxpayers pay directly $50,000, but the remaining $300,000 is paid in indirect taxes. These are largely added to the cost of goods or services sold and the peo­ ple pay for them and the people of Barry County pay their share. Government or state levies, no matter how made are. whenever possible, added to the cost of doing business, and purchasers fool the bill. The writer (M.L. Cook) can remember when the entire amount of relief furnished in Barry County was all paid by the people of this county. Relief was of two kinds then — that furnished through the county home or through supervisors authorizing payment for goods and services rendered to individuals or families who needed them, but could not pay for them. The aid then was limited to $20 per person. The state's share of welfare work then con­ sisted solely of paying the cost of keeping in­ mates in state hospitals or slate homes. At that time. 60 years ago, the total amount of welfare or relief to BUrry County people, by state and county, would probably not be more than $20,000. That,was less than SI per inhabitant of the county. Now the state aid. as; we have shown, is more than $350,000. or $16 for each inhabi­ tant of this county. Wayne County has 100 times the population of Barry County. Its relief and welfare costs are no doubt larger per 1,000 population than this county's. If the same the annual cost of such work would be 100 times greater or $35,000,000, it would be greater by far than the entire budgets of the state and its 84 coun­ ties for all purposes for the support of all government agencies and- institutions 50 years ago (1891). Public welfare and relief in Wayne County now exceed the entire cost of maintaining'^tate and county governments, with all their agencies and institutions 50 years ago. Some change. • NOTICE • - ♦».-**♦*♦<»**♦**♦*♦♦♦*#♦*«; ; POLE BUILDINGS ; Eiucled t;y WOODLAND BUILDERS. Residential, 1 > Commercial. Farm • Horae Barria. Custom Framing J 1 • Call Lloyd tor a quick start at 1-8OO 950-2BY4 ! ; 1 ! ’ ' 1 ; PREMIUM CUSTUM IMMEDIATE DENTURE UPT ER DENTURE PAkTIAL DENTURE *695 ’425 I S395 ’4?5 I •All teeth and 'notarial* uvod meet the high vtandards vet by the Arneriran Dental n 'Our on premise* :ab p*ovide* individual eHic ent service •Free {te-.tnn -.-tn-.ytra’i; -• S tyominunon. t ' (616) 455-0810 •L D Himebaugh DDS •D 0 White DDS *G Mancewicz DDS ! 2330 44th St., S.E., Grand Rapids NOTICE OF RIGHT T'» REFERENDUM ON BECOMING A RTER TOWNSHIP Official certification nas been received from the Michigan Secretary of State that the Township of Hope has a population of 2.000 or more and the Township Board has the right to exercise one of three options concerning status as a charter township under the provisions of Act 359, Public Acts of 1947. as amended: DENTURES COMPLETE DENTURE HOPE TOWNSHP RESIDENTS ; 1. Adopt by majority vote a resolution opposed to incorporation as a charter township. 2. Adopt by majority vote a resolution of intent to approve incorporation as a charter township. 3. Adopt by majority vote a resolution to place before the electorate at the next regular or special township election the question of incorporation as a charter township. In the event option 2 is adopted by the township board, the citizens of the township nave tne ight to file a "Rlgr.t to Referendum o®tition" This petition must be filed within the 60 days which must lapse between passage of a resolution of intent to incorporate and final passage of the resolution to incorporate as a charier township. The petition will follow, in general form, the nominat­ ing petition form as prescribed In the Michigan Election Law, and in the heading will indicate “Disagreement of Intent to Incorporate as a Charter Township". The petition must be signed by not less than 10% of the registered voters of the township based on the vote cast for all candidates for supervisor at the last election at which a supervisor was elected. If the petition is successful, the question of incorpor­ ation will be placed on the ballot at the next general or special township electipn. shlrl.y R Cm> Township Clerk Get $300 Of Free Clothing . And Accessories When You Buy A/New Polaris Before Sept. 30. Snowmobilers are like snowflakes. They're all different. Because Polaris understands these differences, it continues to refine and add to its line of unbeatable - all IFSsnowmobiles. When you take delivery drum dealer stock) of a new Polaris snowmobile before September 30, we'll give you 5300 worth of Polaris WinterWear and accessories.’ But don't wait. This offer is cut bv 5100 even1 month until all we'll firm best thinking concerning them. M.L. Cook forrectfy assessectyhe situation, that welfare and Other direct aid\ould soon overwhelm the county's and state‘s ability to pay for them. Fifty years has proven him right. worst. New spaceage materials like Thinsulate* removes bulk, Gore-Tex* fabric keep you dry, and Supplex' oibs let you move with ease. Yet WinterWear not only keeps vou warm, it looks cool. This season, our entire line of jackets and ,bibs. Iwjy.a'' Sizzler min" hats are more colorful than the Northern Lights And while you're get­ ting decked out, dont forget your sled. Polaris accessories are built Indy tough, Indy reliable. Before November 30, only 5169 extends vVamntv coverage a year beyond the standard one season factory warranty And easy-to-get Polaris 5tarCard financing can pay for it all. So get to a Poiaris dealer today POLRRIS Legal Notice Synopsis of Minutes HOPE TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting September 9. 1991 — 7:30 p.m. Pledge to the Flag. Roll call, all Board Members present. Five residents, one guest Mr. VanLiere. Approved agenda as amended and August 12, 1991 minutes a* corrected. Received Treasurers and all Correspondence and Committee reports. Payment of all listed bi.'ls approved. Authorized payment for Hopes percentage for balance of Authority 1991 budget $8,198.19 and sub-contractor payment for material testing $1.397.53 to be paid to the SWBCSWA per contract between Townships. County and Authority. Reviewed ana read correspondence from Mika, Meyers, Beckett, and Jones. Re: Southwest Barry County Sewer and Wrier System. Motion to acknowledge 8/29/91 billings for Easement/Acquistion $28,941.09 and General Legal $6,940.70 Mika, Meyers. Beckett and Jones as project costs ond refer back to Sewer Authority. Mr. VanLiere update Ru: Letter mailed-Sewage Collection System. Received delinquent special assessment roll SWBCSDS (Wall Lake) to be placed on 1991 tax roll for collection. Approved Installing red oak wainscoat and chair rail for hall Westerveld Tongue-N-Groove $2,132.00. Added to rules and regulations for use of hall "donations are gratefully appreciated to help cover cost of floor cleaning. Funeral luncheons and business meetings excluded.** Adopted policy for prepaid invoices. Woods to be Coordinator — Recycling center at Delton Body Shop. Gave Mr. Triick exclusive option to purchase small triangular parcel located on South side of Guernsey Lake with Township, Mr. Triick. Mr. E. Baker paying one-third survey cost as agreed, sub­ ject to March 1992 Annual Meeting. Hired Sylvia Forster os Assistant to Assessor to replace M. Cipolla. Recommendation from Planning Commission to approve zoning change for R. Packard. Request denied by 3-2 vote. Appointed Patricia Baker as Board Member and John Woods os Rotating Member to Emergency Services Board, effective 9/9/91. Approved centerline pointing for Eddy. Clover dale and Kingsbury Rds.; printwheel for Olivetti ET-116: D-K Fence to repair damage ot Cedar Creek Cemetery $467.80. Authorized Board Members and Deputies to at­ tend MTA District Meeting, necessary expenses paid. Notification received from Michigan Department of State Hope Township is eligible to be incor­ porated os Charter Township, Approval to publish notice and Adopted Resolution 91-4 opposing. Purchase BOCA National Mechanical Building Codes 1990 and NEC Handbook to be used by Zon­ ing Administrator. Adjournment 11:50 p.m. Shirley R. Case. Clerk Attested to by: Patricia I. Baker. Supervisor (9 26) ♦Offer only giixi at participating dealer* and vubjrct to model availability Indi 440 XI.K and Indy 500 SP are not included in the September $300 pre M-a«un offer due to a higher than e»peeled Snow Check \a!i-> ol lhev models Bclicw II. ---- HARRISON TRUE VALUE 7ntul/a£ui) 11068 Gun Lake Road Gun Lake Phone 795-3852 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING on INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES and NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING on PROPOSED 1992 BUDGET Pursuant to a resolution adopted September 10, 1991, the Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 8, 1991 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioner's Room, Mezzanine level, Courthouse, 220 W. State St. to receive testimony and discuss a proposed additional 1991 county operating millage rate. Act 5, of 1982, the Truth in Taxation Act, requires that the County’s Adjusted Base Tax Rate for 1991 be reduced to 6.5891 mills. However, the County Board of Commissioners has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied within its allowable millage rate. In order to maintain basic services, the County proposes to levy an additional millage of 0.3559 (35.59 cents per $1,000 SEV) above the 6.5891 mill adjusted base rate or a total operating rate of 6.9450 mills (6.9450 per $1,000 SEV, of which $5.4955 is for general operations, $0.2341 is for Charlton Park operations, 0.2431 for Commission on Aging and 0.9723 for Central Dispatch/E 9-1-1). This will provide an estimated 5.4% increase in County operating revenues. Public comment is welcome at the hearing. In addition, the County Board will hold a public hearing at 10:15 a.m. on Octobers, 1991 at the same place on propos­ ed budgets for the fiscal year January 1, 1992 through December 31, 1992. Copies of the proposed budget are available for inspection in the Office of the County Clerk, Courthouse, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.. Monday through Friday. NANCY BOERSMA, County Clerk �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 26. 1991 SzPigskin Preview KVA, SMAA showdowns highlight week’s four games by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor Ahh, the league championship ... It is the measuring stick for all football seasons, and several area schools can get a jump on conference bragging rights during the next couple of weeks. Yes, it is crunch time for Barry County teams. While one game seldom makes or breaks a season, there are some crucial battles on the slate the next couple of Fridays, including some big games tomor­ row night. In the Kalamazoo Valley Association, de­ fending league co-champion Delton Kellogg will look to cap off its homecoming week with a win over Parchment. It will be a bat­ tle of two of the KVA's three unbeaten teams and should go a long way in determining whether or noj the Panthers can repeat Over in the depleted Southwest Michigan Athletic Association, Maple Valley will get a stem test from state-ranked Battle Creek St Philip. In a league with just four com­ peting teams, conference games become doubly important Here is a look at these and the rest of Friday's games: Hillsdale at Hastings When Hillsdale announced it was leaving the Twin Valley earlier this year, the reason it gave was its lack of success on the grid­ iron. The Hornets are winless this season. Now that Hillsdale has rescinded that deci­ sion and decided to remain in the league, it must pay the piper. And that means compet­ ing against the area's top Class B schools on a weekly basis. Friday they get the unbeaten Saxons, who are coming off a convincing 41-14 thump­ ing of Albion. The Hornets were crushed by Sturgis 40-15 last week. While Hastings is indeed a huge favorite, coach Bill Karpinski is wary of a letdown, especially with next week’s showdown against Marshall looming on the horizon. “We'have to be ready," Karpinski said on Monday. "They have been struggling this year, and sometimes those are the most dan­ gerous teams lap^ay." . Karpinski and the rest of his staff are wor­ ried that the Saxons will look past the Hornets to next week's showdown. But they are too good a staff to let that happen. Pick: Hastings 35, Hillsdale 6 Middleville at Godwin Heights Don't let the Wolverines 0-3 overall record fool you. It is not fooling Trojan coach Skip Pranger. Godwin led O-K Blue powerhouse Hamilton, which is tied with Middleville and Byron Center atop the conference stand­ ings after two weeks, 16-12 deep into the third quarter in last week's game. The Hawkeyes responded with three unanswered scores to post an "easy" win. One of Prangefs biggest concerns is run­ ning back Chris Pulliams, who burned the Hamilton defense for 232 yards on 33 car­ ries. You can bet Pulliams will be a marked man on Friday. The Trojans have yet to be tested in O-K Blue play up to this point, but they know they will have a more difficult lime tomor­ row than they did in last week's 40-0 clob­ bering of an outmanned Comstock Park squad. Quarterback David Sherwood and running back Jamie Berg have been outstanding the last two weeks, and they won't miss a beat against Godwin Heights. Pick: Middleville 28, Godwin 14 Parchment at Delton Kellogg The Panthers can expect to move into the state Class B rankings should they post a convincing win over Parchment in Friday's homecoming tilt. Delton has yet to be tested in three wins this season. Friday will be a different story. Parchment is also unbeaten and will come into Delton sky-high after last week's 27-0 whitewash of Mattawan. Panther coach Rob Heethuis is concerned with Parchment. "Their running backs have finished 1-2 in the KVA 100-meter dash since their sopho­ more seasons," he said. "It will be a good test for us." Heethuis also said that Parchment fa both big and strong. That combination will make it a dangerous game for Delton, which has scored over 40 points per game thus far. The Panthers drubbed Covert and its run 'n' shoot offense 56-0 last week. But they need a win Friday to set up an Oct 18 title clash with league newcomer Pennfield. The schedule is in Delton's favor, as both con­ tests will be at home. It won't be an easy win, but the Panthers get one nonetheless. Pick: Delton 28, Parchment 20 Battle Creek St. Philip at Maple * ** Valley Now that Pennfield has vacated the SMAA and brought it's high powered attack into the KVA, this game could be for all the marbles. This is especially true now that St Phil has dumped a solid Olivet squad in the league opener, 6-0. The Lions have played two bigger schools, and Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt hopes that his squad is battle-tested and ready for a good, old-fashioned barn-burner in its SMAA opener. St. Philip is ranked ninth in Class D, having lost to the top-ranked Class DD school, Mendon, earlier in a close game. It is led by transfer quarterback Jeff Wells, who played at Lakeview last season. The Lions have rolled to three straight lopsided wins, with the key stat being that the Lions defense not allowing a score of any kind in the second half. Maple Valley has scored 68 points in the same span. Mittelstaedt knows that his team must get untracked early against St. Philip. He'll have his squad ready to play on Friday. Pick: Maple Valley 26, St. Philip 14 Okemos at Lakewood It's good that Lakewood High School has installed a new training facility. The Vikes have been hit with key injuries harder than any other county school. That's bad news when you play in the rugged Capital Circuit conference. Wide receiver/defensive back Tom Richardson is recovering from a hamstring pull suffered in the Hastings gam-,. In Friday’s 14-0 loss to Mason, tight end/defensive end Tim Haig went down as well. While the injuries have plagued what was widely anticipated to be a much improved Viking team this fall, coach Mark Helms re­ fused to make any excuses. "We did not play very well at all, really, in the first half, offensively or defensively," he said. "We just did not come ready to p>ay" The Vikings' inability to move the ball on the ground has been costly in their two losses. Quarterback Noel Baldwin threw the ball 32 times against Mason. Helms would like to see him throw the ball alot less fre­ quently. Okemos, which lost to state-ranked Lansing Catholic Central 9-3 on Friday, is also 1-2 overall. The Chieftains are led by running back Pete Drzal, whom Helms calls one of the Lansing-area's best backs. The Vikes’ chances rest on its ground game. But the Okemos defense is tough. Pick: Okemos 13, Lakewood 6 Last week’s picks: 4-1, .800 Best pick: Middleville 40, Comstock Park 6 Worst pick: Lakewood 28, Mason 27 Season totals: 11-3, .786 Next week's names Marshall at Hastings Middleville at Hamilton Maple Valley at Olivet Delton Kellogg at Kalamazoo Christian Lakewood at Charlotte Jayveeslose 55*29 The Hastings junior varsity basketball team lost to Twin Valley rival Lakeview Tuesday night 55-29. The Saxons started off slowly, scoring just two points in the first quarter on a hoop by Kelly Eggers. Eggers led the Hastings scorers with 11 points on five of 11 shooting from the floor. The Spartans, who led 9-2 at the end of the quarter, extended the lead to 25-11 at halftime. It was an uphill battle for Hastings from there. The Saxons hit nine of 33 field goals and 11 of 24 from the line during the game. Elaine Allen chipped in five points for Hastings, which plays at home against Hillsdale tonight. Karate tourney set for Saturday at Hastings Jim Toburen and several of his Hastings teammates prevent a Sturgis player from heading the ball into the net in Monday’s game at Johnson Field. The Saxons, who lost in double-overtime 4-3, travel io Battle Creek Central tonight. Saxon booters lose to Sturgis in two OT thriller The Hastings soccer team found itself in a hole early in Monday's match against Sturgis, and could never recover, losing 4-3 in double overtime. The Trojans scored two goals in the first 10 minutes of the game, the first with just a 1:30 gone, to take the quick lead. Jeff Lambert added a goal on a penalty shot shortly before halftime to trim the lead to 2 1. Lambert added another goal, his 12th of the season, and Scott Ricketts also tallied in the second half to knot the game at 3-3 after regulation. "Wc played tough after giving up two goals in the first 10 minutes." coach Doug Mcpham said. "We had to play catch-up Jrom there)." The Saxons dropped to 8-3-1 overall with the loss. They will travel to Battle Creek Central tonight. Hastings’ next home game is Oct. 7 against Harper Creek. The fall edition of the Mid-Michigan Open Karate Championships is coming up Saturday in the Hastings High School gym. The tournament, hosted by the Hastings Karate Club, begins with eliminations at. noon. Registration is scheduled for 10 a.m. Competitors may participate in one event for a S15 fee, or two and three events for S18. Competition will be held in sparring, forms and weapons in numerous skill categories and age groups. /uhihsion to the tournament is $5 for adults and S3 for children. 8th graders lose XO OrOGrv The H.Y.A.A. eighth grade football team was defeated by Harper Creek Saturday 18­ 12. Jesse Barnum and Jack Taylor scored the Hastings touchdowns behind the offensive line of Derek Velte, Josh Cole, Brian Seymour, Jake Mix. Ryan Vandenberg and Chad Wilbur. The next home game for H.Y.A.A. 5th a 6th, 7th and 8th grade teams is Saturday at 10:00 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m. The Delton football team hopes Its new scoreboard lights up like a pinball machine in Friday’s homecoming game against Parchment. The two teams, along with Pennfield, are the lone KVA unbeatens after three weeks. The scoreboard, donated by the Delton Athletic Boosters, is unique In that It displays the time remaining in tenths of seconds. Saxon eagers start slow; lose to BC Lakeview When you're playing one of the top teams in the league, especially when that league is the Twin Valley, you'd better be ready to play from the opening tip. Tuesday night against Lakeview, the Hastings basketball team wasn't As a result, the Lady Saxons dropped their third straight league game, dropping to 1-6 overall on the season. The Spartans jumped out to a fast 22-10 lead in the first quarter, leaving Hastings with a steep mountain to climb. A little too steep, according to coach Jack Longstreet "We started off flat defensively, and they jumped on us," Longstreet said. "We were fighting an uphill battle the rest of the way." The Saxons played Lakeview relatively even in the second quarter, but the Spartans iced the game in the third quarter by outscoring Hastings 14-6 to take a 50-28 lead into the final eight minutes. "We have to start off and play hard defense right away to do well," Longstreet said. "We didn't do that, and that was the story of the game." Hastings did protect the ball better than it has in recent contests, committing just 22 turnovers. The total was one of the lowest of the season for the Saxons. However, a 13 for 38 shooting performance from the floor and a game-high 23 points by Lane Morgan, were too much to overcome. Morgan had 13 of her points in the first half. Teammate Chris Buska added 11 for Lakeview, which improved to 1-2 in the league and 4-3 overall with the win. Center Heather Daniels led Hastings with nine points and seven rebounds. Anne Endsley added seven points, while Chris Solmes and Kris McCall chipped in six apiece. Hastings enters what could be a pivotal stretch of the season tonight when it entertains Hillsdale, which lost at Marshal! Tuesday 50-30. Saxon golfers take second Not a lot has changed on the Twin Valley golf scene over the past week. Coldwater won the second Twin Valley Jamboree, held at Albion on Monday, with a 315 score. The Cardinals, which nipped Hastings by two strokes in last week's meet at the Hastings Country Club, are ranked 4th in the latest Class B state rankings. The Saxons, who moved up a notch from 9th to 8th in the poll, finished second in the meet with a 328 team score, 16 shots ahead of third-place Lakeview. Hillsdale was fourth at 360. Michael Cook led Hastings with a 76, one stroke away from medalist honors. John Bell was two shots off the pace with a 77. Other scores for the Saxons include Trevor Watson, 84; Tony Snow, 91; and Josh Henry, 92. Hastings will hit the links again tonight for a non-league match with Kelloggsville and Wayland. Monday’s Twin Valley meet, the third of four, will be held at Coldwater. Bowling Results Sunday Night Mixed Gutlerduxtcrs 10-2; Hooter Crew 8-4; Chug a Lugs 8-4; Greenback 8-4; Really Rotlcns 84; Broken Laie 84; Holley Rollers 7-5; Load Hogs 7-1; Hie Hards 6-6; Wanders 6-6; Alley Cats 5-7; Sandbaggers 5-7; H&H 5-3; BS's 4-8; Gel Along Gang 3-9; Filibusters 3-9; Misfits 2-10: Rude Ones 1-11. Mens High Game and Series - R. Allen 192- 203-208-603; Bob Hodges 201-521; J. Barnuni 213-525; R. Ogden 206; G. Steel 207; B. Mack 226-575; J. Haight 200; D. Welch 193; C. Keeler 198; M. Cole 189. Womens High Game and Series - D Snyder 201-547; S. Sanborn 182-517; D. Kelley 190-535: A. Allen 195; A. Snyder 171; R. Haight 188; B. Moody 180; T. Penn­ ington 193. Tuesday Mixed Naughty & Nice 14-2; Consumers Concrete 12-4; Woodmansee Construction 10-6; Finish­ ing Touch 10-6; Millers Carpet 8-8; Middle Lakers 8-8; Cascade Home Improvements 8-8; Alley Cats 7-9; Thornapple Valley Equipment 6-10; J&S Auto 6-10; Admiral 5-11; Neil’s Printing 2-14. Men High Games & Series K. Chandler 195; B. Woodmansee 190-493- S Little 190-503; C. Converse 197-485; M. Root 204; R. Snore 191-484; G. Nicholson 173; B. Lake 189; J. Higgins 174-474; B. Ludescher 182. Womens High Games & Series S. Rose 203-457; E. Neymeiyer 160; S. Landis 168-467; C. Haupt 156; A. Davis 168-435; J. Gasper 190-522; N. Pomeroy 189-503; V. Goodenough 189-461; P. Higgins 146-394; B Wilkins 201-558. Thursday A.M. Cracker Backs 12-4. Northland Opt. 11 <6-4'/$; Tea For Three 11-5; Bosleys 10-6; Who Cares 8 8; Hummen S 8. Question Marks 7'/i-89i; Vai ley Realty 7-9, Siow Pokes 7-9; Leftovers 7-9; Marys Beauty Shop 6-10; Varneys 6-10; Kreative Korner 5-7; Kloosterman.s 2-10. High Games - A. Perez 209-458; P. Fisher 193- 472; S. Vandenburg 184-524; L. Gleckler 181; K Thomason 177-179; J Me Keough 177. A Allen 177; J McMillon 175-498. P Godbey 175; N. Wilson 176-486; I Seeher 174; M Atkinson 173-467. M L Bitgood 172-479. B Norris 172; L Johnson 169; G. Scooey 167; N. Hummel 166-474; O. Gillons 164. J. Ward 162. Wednesday P.M. Valley Realty 8-4; Hair Care 7-5: Varney’s Stables 7-5; Mace’s Ph. 7-1 (game to make up); Misfits 6-6: Lifestyles 6-6; Friendly Home Parties 5-7; Easy Rollers 5-7: Nashville Locker 5-3 (game to make up); ----------- 0-12. High Games and Series - L. Elliston 204-516; L. Yoder 179-515; M. Dull 187-458; D. Brewer 164-456; C. Watson 183-454; J. Sanlnoccncio 157-451; B. Vrogindewey 158-449; C. Sanlnoccncio 175-446; M. Matson 170-446: F. Schneider 177-423; T. Soya 156-415; N. Varney 179-414; B. Johnson 143-404; C. Trumbull 144-386; P. Castleberry 152-421; K. Becker 165-476; B. High 137-384; P. Smith 170; D. Bums 163; S. Brimmer 157; M. Reichard 143; N. Hummel 169; B. Hathaway 187; G. Otis 461. Thursday Angels McDonalds 10-2; Cracker Backs 9-3; Hastings Mutual 7-5; Brown Jug 6-6; TJs 6-6 Stefano’s 5-7; Sud’s Girls 5-7. High Games and Series - P. Norris 163-441; B. Smith 152-385; C. Burpee 151-419; J. Rogers 154-374; D. Clark 128; C. Moore 164-469; L. Apsey 166-460; P. Miller 155; N. Kloosterman 164; D. Innes 158; L. Aspinall 166; T. Daniels 225; S. Snider 162; J. Hurless 176; D. Snider 166; B. Moody 196-536; M Ing;..n 153; R. Haight 231-563. Monday Mixers Ferrellgas 10-2; Three Ponies Tack 8-4; Dads Post 7-5; Grandmas Pius Or.c 7-5; Miller Carpets 7-5; Deweys Auto Body 7-5; Michelob 7-5; Outward Appearance 6-6; Lazy Girls inc. 5-7; Rowdie Girls 5-7; Miller Real Estate 5-7; Girrbachs 4-8; Hastings Bowl 4-8; Pioneer Apartments 2-10. Good Games - B. Peterman 137; L. Perry 155. N. Bay ha 170. D. Hooten 176. L. Friend 137; T HcrJcnhot 188; D. Bum, 165; K. Schantz 159; A. Swanson 157; F. Girrbach 174; A. Elliston 154; S Nevins 162; M Snyder 160; B Howes 155; B. Cramer 153; G Cochran 130; S. Lancaster 165; N. Taylor 165; K Sutfin 167; V. Hubka 154; S. Hut­ chins 172;J Ogden 161 Good Games and Series - B. Anders 188- 517; S. Dryei 189-503; S VanDcnbcrg 201-519; V Carr 187-520; J Rice 203-503. D Larsen 192-536 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 26, 1991 — Page 11 Legal Notice Woodland News by Catherine Lucas COMMON COUNCIL meeting Barry County Road Commission crews have been working on paving Woodland Road. Work is expected to be completed this week. Woodland Township Board, at a special meeting last Monday evening, went along with the wishes of the majority of a roomful of township residents present and voted to give a one-year contract and a subsidy to the newly reorganized Lake Odessa Volunteer Am­ bulance, which will now be known as Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance. This group had gotten medical backup only a few days before offering a contract to Woodland Township. The ambulance will be able to go anywhere it is called, even into the Rockford-Lowell contract area. Il will be based at the Woodland Township Fire Station for a maximum of six months while a new building is built somewhere in Woodland Township. Douglas MacKenzie, Woodland Township Supervisor, said the fire chief and the fire department volunteers agreed to this arrangement. The group has grown to 22 volunteers and will continue to use the personel previously known as "first responders." but they will now be known as "rescue people.” This organiation has financial backing and is receiving donations daily to help in gening equipment to replace what is now under a court injunction until ownership can be decided. A power line pole fell down in Woodland recently. Betty Curtis was on her daily bicycle ride and heard the pole snap. When she returned to the main comer in Woodland (M-43 and Main Street), the blinker light was hanging about four feet off the pavement and the street light on the pole was smashed. The pole was replaced in a few hours and the street light was replaced by Consumers’ Power last Friday. Barry County Highway Department equip­ ment worked all last week pkvmg Woodland Road from the Stowell Brothers' farm south to Coats Grove Road. This work should be finished this week, according to a county spokesperson. Also, a contractor working for the Michigan State Transportation Department has finished installing curbing and gutters at each comer on M-43 through Carlton and Woodland townships and the village of Woodland, and 9.181 miles of that road from west of Messer Road easterly to M-66/M-43, through the village of Woodland and Woodland and Carlton townships will be pav­ ed with cold milling bituminous surfacing in the near future. Several family gatherings have been held recently for Jane Crockford Lambert and her husband. Rob Lambert, who have now return­ ed to New Guinea for second term of service with the New Tribes Missions. Her aunts, Janice and Earl Clum and Jane and Douglas Bonn, held a family picnic for the couple of Fallasburg Park in Lowell. Her parents. Bob and Virginia Crockford of Woodland, attended the picnic. Jane’s cousin. Holly Hunt, entertained another family gathering in Wacousta. Her grandmother. Agnes Leffler, who now lives in the Clark Home in Grand Rapids, attended this party and several five-generation pictures were taken there. Bob and Virginia had both their children and all their grandchildren at a dinner at the Crockford farm in Woodland Township. Bob and ‘Ree Crockford of Potterville, Katie Crockford Cather and her husband. Craig, and baby Elizabeth and Jane and Rob and their eldest son, Ed. were at the party. Jane and Rob Lambert left the United States Friday by plane and sent a fax Saturday even­ ing, saying they had arrived in New Guinea. Their sons, Ed and Josh, stayed in Saranac as Ed is employed by Amway and Josh is study­ ing at Grand Rapids Community College. The Lamberts will be in charge of a guest house in Port Moresby, New Guinea, for at least three months before they are assigned to a mission for the next several years. Harold and Nell Stannard had guests for Sunday dinner. The guests included Tom, Doris, Ruth, Vicki, Sarah and Tonya Neithamer and Heath Mae. Frank and Wilma Townsend, Robert and Virginia Crockford and Cathy Lucas were also guest at the turkey dinner, which includ­ ed several fresh vegetables from Harold’s garden. Sunday evening Harriet Haskins spoke at Lakewood United Methodist Church about appearances of the Virgin Mary and miracles at Medugotje, Yogoslavia, and her visit there. She brought Cindy Tiliet, who opened the program with the song "Gentle Woman." Theresa Soukas of Grand Rapids also came and told some details about her trip to Medugotje, including how she took 1,000 rosaries to give to the peasants. Haskins brought a tape that was an enact­ ment of the appearances and gave a generaliz­ ed version of the messages that have been received by the ten children, now mostly grown, in the last ten years. Woodland United Methodist Church families and guests went on a trip aboard the Penassec Paddler on Gun Lake Sunday after­ noon. At least 65 people were in the group, and though the weather was cloudy and it was chilly, they had a pleasant time. The boat has one enclosed deck that stays warm for the people who did not want to stay on the open deck. The trip took two hours. The group included the Daniels family and Megan’s guests, Carrie Randall and Addie Ardcliff, Jim and Kathy Stowell and kids, who were guests of Rod and Sue Pepper and their kids, the Bumps including Duane and Anne, Rick and Mary Jo and their kids, Judy Brodbeck and family, nine Clums, Carl and Geri Litchfield, Carl Scott and Karen. Galen and Shirley Kilmer, Ellen and Bob Smart and kids and Dee and Erin Taylor. The Zion Lutheran Church youth group’s first meeting of the 1991-92 school year was held Sunday evening under the leadership of Bill and Loraine Freediund. Greg MacKenzie said there was a big turnout. Young Doug MacKenzie left Woodland Friday after spending almost a week at the MacKenzie farm with his parents and went to Detroit, where he spent the afternoon with his brother, Jeff, at Wayne State University and the evening and night with his in-laws in Detroit. He called from Doraville, Ga., Satur­ day evening and told his parents he had arriv­ ed back in Atlanta safely. Woodland Township Library has received "Saint Maybe” by Anne Tyler, "Shining Through” by Susan Isaacs. "In The Eye Of The Storm, The Story of General Norman Schwarzkopf’ by Cohen and Gotti, “The Doomsday Conspiracy” by Sidney Sheldon and "The Stormy Petrel" by Mary Stewart. Barry County Marriage Licenses Richard Allen Armintrout, Delton and Ran­ dy Jane Jenney. Delton. David John Fouty, Hastings and Johanna Helene Lillie. Hastings. Tree M. Hewitt, Woodland and Lisa Angela Vasquez, Lake Odessa. Michael Lee. Nashville and Tammy Brvans. Nashville. James P. Norton. Freeport and Branda Susan Reeder. Freeport. Jeffrey L. Neal, Bellevue and Rebecca R. Jeffers, Bellevue. Steven A. Nesbitt, Middleville and Amy C. Nichols, Middleville. Michael R. Tumes, Hastings and Jane A. Rosenburg, '* September 9. 1991 Common Council met in regular session in the City Hall. Council Chambers. Hastings Michigan on Monday. September 9. 1991. at 7.30 p.m. Mayor Gray presiding. 1. Present ot roll call were: Jasperse Spencer. Watson. White. Brower. Campbell Cusack 2. Moved by Campbell, supported by Spencer that the excuse of Councilperson Walton be ap­ proved. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 3a. Moved by Jasperse. supported by White that the resolution committing financing to match EDA & State funding of the Hastings Industrial Incubator be adopted. U.S. Department of Commerce award­ ed JEDC and City of Hastings $300,000 for purchase of vacant industrial site f°r incubator, and Michigan Doparmtent of Commerce $375,000 to purchase Industrial Incubator building and site. Ci­ ty committed $125,000 for retrofit of Incubator and purchase of capital equipment contingent upon EDA and State funding. Yeas: Campbell. Brower, White. Watson. Spencer. Jasperse. Nays: Cusack. Absent: Walton. Carried. 3b. Moved by White, supported by Jasperse that the resolution empowering JEDC to act as Lead Agent for the industrial incubator project with authority to act as an official representative of the Grantees in connection with all actions necessary to complete the project be approved. Yeas Jasperse. Spencer. Watson. White. Brower. Camp­ bell. Noys: Cusack. Absent: Walton. Carried. 4. Moved by Watson, supported by Cusack, that the Buiiding Inspectors report for August be received and the rental unit report. Yeas: All. Ab­ sent: One. Carried. 5. Moved by Cusock. supported by Brower that the minutes of the August 26. meeting be approv­ ed as read ond signed by Mayor and City Clerk with corrections. Yeos: All. Absent: One. Carried. 6. PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE #246 LIQUOR LICENSES. It was stated that in order for the State to pay attention to local governments imput on liquor by the gloss decisions the City must hove on ordinance in place to deal with liquor licenses. This is what this ordinance Is for. Dorothy Kelsey was present asking the Council to take into consideration that alcohol is a drug and Council should think about our young people Be concerned about accidents caused by alcohol. Councilman Jasperse stated that there are six li­ quor licenses in town and four are active and two are not in use at present ond that the number of licenses we can have are set by the law. Bruce Frank asked if the State of Michigan allows a license con the City of Hastings stop it. Mayor Gray explained that there are guidelines for allowing licenses. The Police. State and Council each have imput. Councilman Spencer stated that in the post council did not know how to properly handle re­ quests and with this ordinance it will establish guidelines for them to follow. Norman Barlow ask­ ed who would take presidence in approval the City or State and City Attorney Fisher stated that there must be local approval before final approval by State. Moved by Jasperse. supported by White that Or­ dinance #246 be adopted. Yeas: Cusack. Compel), Brower White. Watson. Spencer. Jasperse. Ab­ sent Walton. Carried. 7 Moved by Jasperse. supported by Wl.ite that the application tee for Liquor Licenses be *ct at a non-refundab>9 fee of $25.00. Yeas: Jasperse. Watson. White Brower. Nays: Spencer. Campbell. Cusack Absent Walton. Carried. 8. Invoices read: Consolidated Govt Sarv........... ................... $1.274.17 Callender & Dornbos....................................... 1.857.50 Hastings Sanitary Service...... . ....................... 1.160.25 Zimmerman Paint Contractors...................... 8.298.56 Siegel. Hudson Gee & Fisher........................ 3,064.68 Moved by Cusack, supported by Spencer that the above invoices be approved as read. Yeas: Cusack. Campbell. Brower. White. Watson, Spencer. Jasperse. Absent: Walton. Carried. 9. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Brower that the letter of 8 27 from Big Wheel stating that they are closing be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 10. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the Annual report for 1990/91 for the Legal Defense Fund be received and placed on file. Yeas All. Absent: Ore. Carried. 11. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the memo regarding the Assessor office be receiv­ ed and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 12. Moved by Watson, supported by Jasperse that the Fact and Concerns from Sugar Bush Trail be shared with the City Attorney. Yeos: All. Ab­ sent One. Carried. 13. Moved by Jasperse. supported by White that the letter of 9 5 91 from Rutland Township concer­ ning the use of the railrood right of way for sewer line be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Ab­ sent: One. Carried. 14. Moved by Cusack, supported by Brower that the request cf the Hostings High School of 9/4/91 for a Homecoming parade October 4. at 6:30 p.m. be allowed under the Chief of Police. Yeas: All. Absent: One Canied. 15. Moved by Cusack, supported by Spencer that the Banner for the homecoming parade be approv­ ed under the Director of Public Services. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 16. Mayor Gray stated that there was pending legislation to put a 20% surcharge on your monthly basic cable bill by the National Cable Television Association and you can write to your Senator and Representatives to voice your opinion. 17. Councilman Campbell stated that he was having problems getting hooked up to Amerlcable os did Councilperson White. Mike Klovanich stated that he hod no problem at all. He called one day and was hooked up the next. Councilman Jasperse stated that under the cable ordinance they hod agreed to serve everyone in the City. 18. Moved by Brower, supported by White that the 1990 Annual report of the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 19. Moved by Campbell, supported by Spencer that the contract for the maintenance of the City parking lots go to Hallifax Services for a two year period with no increase in cost at $160.00 per week for April through October. Yeas: Jasperse. Spencer. Watson, White, Brower, Campbell. Cusack. Absent: Walton. Carried. 20. Moved by Jasperse, supported by White that the minutes of the September 3. Planning Commis­ sion minutes be received and placed on file, and correction to p i',graph discussing Von Reis Plat which reads -at the Planning Commission is recommerH to the Council to vacate Meadow Lone an . -<k Street to read the Planning Commis­ sion has no objection to the vocation of Meadow Lane and Park Street. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 21. Moved by Spencer, supported by Jasperse that the bid for painting the WWTP go to Thornop­ pie Wallcovering and Painting for $16,608.00. Yens: Cusock. Campbell. Brower. White. Watson, Spencer, Jasperse. Absent: Wallen. Carried. 22. Finance Choirman Cusack stated that rhe Finance Committee hod discussed Policy ond Pro­ cedures and a book will be reviewed in two weeks and City Attorney will look at it. 23. Moved by Cusack, supported by Jasperse that the Annual Library Report for 90/91 be receiv­ ed and placed on file. Councilman Cusack asked if there were any significant building problems and Librarian stated no. Councilman Jasperse asked what was happening with Hastings Township and Librarian stated they would be acting on money ot annual meeting. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 24. Chief Sarver expressed his gratitude to the supporters of the DARE program. Hastings Manufacturing and Elks have contributed which pays for certificates and T-shirts which is privately funded. Moved by Cusock. Supported by White that the City send letter of thanks and appreciation to these supporters Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 25. City Attorney Fisher asked that Council go in­ to closed session to discuss pending litigation. He also asked that due to a conflict of interest on a Building Inspector problem with one of his clients he asked that the City had Tim Tramp appointed to handle the problem with Rosalie Moore. 136 W. Center. Moved by Campbell, supported by Jasperse that Attorney Tim Tromp be authorized to represent the City concerning Rosalie Moore. 136 W. Center due to a conflict of Interest with City At­ torney Fisher. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 26. Moved by Japerse. supported by White that the check list for Municipal Officers on Personnel Decisions be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 27. Marilyn Kidder addressed the Chief of Police and City Council concerning a problem with a dog in the 600 Block of East Walnut. She stated that the dog is tied up for one week and then running loose again. Who is responsible or does she just keep bugging the dog warden and county? City Attorney Fisher told her the County Dog Warden. 28. Moved by Campbell, supported by Spencer that Council adjourn into Closed Session to discuss pending law suit at 8:55 p.m. Yeas: Jasperse. Spencer. Watson. White, Brower. Campbell, Cusock. Absent: Walton. Carried. 29. Moved by Campbell, supported by Jasperse to adjourn at 9:15 p.m. Read and approved; Mory Lou Gray, Mayor Sharon Vickery, City Clerk (9/26) Wesleyan Church A New and Exciting Caledonia, Alto i r Those Seeking: — Contemporary Wor^hjpl — A Caring Atmosphere =1 Lively Music — Children's Ministry — A Fresh Experience — Biblical, Life-Centered Pre NASHVILLE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER “Offering New Therapies Not Available at Other Area Clinics" Dr. Michael Callton • • • • Therapeutic Muscle Massage Special Therapy Machines Gentle Manipulations Appointments .Available Same Day NEW PATIENT SPECIAL Examination, X-Rays, and Treatment . MUST BRING COUPON TO REDEEM OFFER • OFFER EXPIRES 10-1-91 Most Insurances Accepted - Open 6 Days A weeK ”" 127 S. Main Street. Nashville • Ph. 852-2070 Pastor Craig Patterson Office Phone 891-9606 Office Address 9866 Cherry Valley, S.E., Caledonia Mich. 49316 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 26, 1S91 Legal Notices State of Michigan In the 5th Judicial Circuit Court NOTICE OF LAND CONTRACT FORECLOSURE SALE File No. 90-451-CH Hon. Richard M. Shuster JOHN D. SCHAECHTERLE and KAREN S. SCHAECHTERLE. Plaintiffs, Counter-Defendants. vs. DANIEL EGGERS and VICKIE EGGERS. ROBERT I. BALDWIN and DONNA E. BALDWIN. GERALD L. LYONS, ond PETER HOUGH ond LINDA HOUGH. Defendants, Counter-Plaintiffs Mary C. Edg.r (P-33029) Attorney for Plaintiffs 4700 Ardmore, Suite 101 Okemos, Michigan 48864 (517) 349-9000 David H. Tripp (P-29290) Attorney for Defendants 206 S. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 945-9585 DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a Judgment of Foreclosure of a certain land con­ tract mode on October 26, 1987. wherein DANIEL EGGERS and VICKIE EGGERS are the vendees and JOHN D. SCHAECHTERLE and KAREN S. SCHAECHTERLE are the vendors; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Friday, Oc­ tober 4th, 1991, at 10:00 o'clock In the forenoon, at the front entrance to the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings, Michigan, that being the place established by said Judgment for holding the foreclosure sale, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder at public auction, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on said Judgment of Foreclosure, together with allowable costs of the sale, the lands and premises in said Judgment of foreclosure mentioned and described as follows: Properties situated in Rutland Township. Barry County, Michigan, and more particularly described as: Parcel #2: The Northwest 1 /4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 10, Town 3 North, Range 9 West. Parcel <3: The North i Z2 of the Southeast 1 /4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 10. Parcel 44: That portion of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 10 lying south of the centerline of Highway M-37 EXCEPT: commenc­ ing at the Northwest corner of the Northeast 1 /4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 10; thence South II 3/7 rods; thence East to Highway M-37: thence Northwesterly along said Highway M-37 to the East and West 1/4 line; thence West along said East and West 1/4 line to the point of beginning. Parcel #5: That portion of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 10 lying south of the centerline of Highway M-37, EXCEPT: Commencing where the East line of the West I /2 of the Northwest IZ4 of the Southeast 1 /4 of said Section 10 intersects the centerline of said Highway M-37 for the place of beginning for this exception; thence South 10 rods: thence Nor­ thwesterly. parallel to said Highway M-37, 8 rods; thence North to the centerline of said Highway M-37; thence southeasterly along the centerline of said Highway M-37 to the place of beginning. Parcel #6: The West 1 /2 of the Southwest 1 /4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 10. EXCEPT, Com­ mencing at the Southwest corner of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 10 for the place of beginning of this exception; thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes 5 seconds West along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 991.33 feet; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 02 seconds East 396.32 feet; thence North 00 degrees 16 minutes 51 seconds West 330.61 feet; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 10 seconds East 264.35 feet along the North line of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 15 minutes 23 seconds East 1324.18 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 49 minutes 37 seconds West 659.47 reel to the place of beginning. Dated: August 22, 1991 Mary C. Edgar (P-33029) Attorney for Plaintiffs 4700 Ardmore, Suite 101 Okemos. Ml 48864 (9/26) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING Filo No. 91-20703-NC In the matter of Kenneth Logan. Social Security No. 370-88-8054. TAKE NOTICE: on Thursday. Oct. 24, 1991 ot 10:45 a.m., in the probate courtroom, Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of Kenneth Logan to Kenneth Adam Logan. The change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent. Kenneth Logan 323 Charles St. Middleville. Ml 49333 795-2301 (9/26) Lake Odessa News: MORTGAGE NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE — Default having been mode in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage mode by Bruce D. Wilson and Janice M. Wilson, husband and wife, of Barry County. Michigan, Mor­ tgagor. to Administrator of Veterans Affairs (nka: Secretary of Veterans Affairs), Mortgagee, doted the 27th doy of Feberuary. 1968, and recorded in the office of the Register cf Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 28th day of February, 1968, in Liber 190 of Barry County Records, on poges 149-152. on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of four thousand, two hundred sixty six dollars and twenty-nine cents ($4,266.29); And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of October 1991, at 10:00 o'clock A.M.. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the east door entrance to the Court House in Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the in­ terest thereon at six percent (6%) per annum and all legal costs, charges ond expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersign­ ed. necessary to protect its Interest In the premises. Which said promises are described as follows: All of land situated in the City of Hastings in the County of Barry, ond State of Michigan, and described as follows, to-wit: Lot 12, Block 6, Lincoln Park Addition, formerly Village of Hastings, as rac'd plat thereof. LI of Plats. P55. oka: 705 West Bond St., Hastings, Ml 49058 During the six months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed. Dated: August 27. 1991 Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Mortgagee Thomas K. Maher (P319O3) Attorney for Mortgagee 477 Michigan Avenue, Room 1460, Detroit. Ml 48226 (10/3) SUPER SHOE SATURDAY ONE DAY ONLY, SEPTEMBER 28TH FROM 9 AM to 5:30 PM Friends of the Library will meet Tuesday. Oct. 1. at 1 p.m. This is the normal date, but a different time due to conflict at the evening hour for half the members who attend. Gladys Dyke, former Fourth Avenue resi­ dent for 17 years, was guest of honor Satur­ day at a birthday party at the home of her granddaughter. Amy Reed Acton, and hus­ band Barry of Grandville, on her 90th birth­ day anniversary. Mrs. Dyke has two daughters. Patricia Reed of Holland and Sheila Reed Wohlfert of Ionia. Granddaughter Mary Reed was there from Montana, as well as grandson Doug and wife Janet with children Ian and Mallory of Holland and Bret Reed. All are former Lake Odessa residents. Sheila's family members came from Lansing and Pontiac. Other guests were Lake Odessa neighbors and people from Holland, where she currently lives. Mrs. Dyke keeps house and is very well except for arthritis. In her spare time she makes quilts by hand and bakes pies. Kevin Scott Sandborn was bom Sept. 7 to Brian and Virginia. He weighed eight pounds, seven and a half ounces. He has a sister, Trisha, who is 5. His maternal grandparents arc Gordon and Jane Walkington of rural Portland. His paternal grandparents are Bill and Arlene Sandborn of Lake Odessa. His great-grandparents are Howard and Mary Sandborn of Sunfield, Lucy Kauffman of Saranac and a maternal great-grandmother, Norma (Aves) Bever of rural Portland. Zella Hazzard Beckhold, who is observing her 98th birthday Sept. 30, is the great-great­ grandmother of Kristin Lynn Kneale of Portland, who was bom on Aug. 26 at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. Kristin's grandparents arc Lyle and Joyce Kneale and Raymond and Marilyn Posschn of M-66. Great-grandparents are the Howard Kneales of Henderson Road and Mary Houserman of Saranac, Cecil and Maxinc (Hazzard) Torrey of Lake Odessa. Coming activities at Central United Methodist Church are the annual Fall Festival Friday, Sept. 27; Charge Conference on Oct. 1 with Rev. Ed Perkins of Lansing presiding; a rummage sale Oct. 11 and 12. A luncheon of assorted salads to benefit the Depot project also will be held in the Fellowship Hail under the auspices of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society’s Depot Committee. Members of the UMW are invited to attend Mission Enrichment Day at Bellevue Oct. 9. Residents of Lake Manor and Emerson Manor have had a chance the last half of the summer to be Sidewalk Superintendents without leaving their front lawns. Construc­ tion has been steady at the Vandecar house and the group home being built alongside Emerson Street at Jordan Lake Avenue and • NOTICE • Words to the Y’s The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Sept. 24, 1991 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Mens Basketball On Wednesday. Oetr-9. at 7 p.m. in the Hastings Jr. High, Room 182, the YMCAYouth Council will be having a managers meeting for the organization of the 1991-92 adult city league basketball season. Each team that participated last year and wants to play in this years season, or any new teams are en­ couraged to attend. Rule changes, fees for teams and league starting teams will be covered at this meeting. Teams will be registered for this league on a first come, first served basis. There is a limit on the number of teams that can play so attendance at this meeting is important. For more information, please call the YMCA at 945-4574. The YMCA league is slated to begin the week of Nov. 18. BANQUET HALL Adult Indoor Soccer League There will be an organizational meeting on Thursday. Oct. 10, at 7 p.m., for any adult in­ terested in participating in the 90-91 YMCA Indoor Soccer League. The meeting will be held in the Hastings Middle School, Room 182. League rules, referees, team fees, and registration procedures will be discussed. Participants will be registered as teams, not on an individual basis as in previous years. Therefore participants need to begin to form their own teams. League play will be on Wednesdays at the Hastings High School beginning mid November. For more information call the YMCA office at 945-4574. 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The large residence on Pearl has an instant law., with sod and shrubbery installed last -uk, besides gravel on the alley leading to parking area. Now the basement excava­ tion and poured walls are in place for the home of Bob and Jane Shoemaker at the cor­ ner of Pleasant Street, halfway between the other new homes. Housewatching should last a few weeks on this newest project. A Lansing newspaper reports the death of T. Maurine Clemens of Grand Ledge, 83. who was buried at Lakeside Cemetery. Rev. Lynn Grimes officiated at the services. The Lansing State Journal had an unusual front page on Sept. 15 with the big headlines on two local events instead of some interna­ tional or national happening. It was a toss-up on which was the bigger story -MSU’s defeat at the hands of Central Michigan's Chip­ pewas, 20-3, or “Magic" Johnson's wedding at Union Missionary Baptist Church to Earleatha Kelley. Their reception was held at the Big Ten room of the Kellogg Center. The Society section had some details on its front page, such as about 500 people crowding around the church trying to get a glimpse of the newsworthy couple as they made their ex­ it. The bride wore white, and lots of it; the brdermaids wore black velvet with hot pink flounced bodices. The guests dined on steak and lobster. The Sept. 22 issue had only the tame news of the MSU defeat by Notre Dame. Chris and Rhonda Leak and daughter Rebecca were weekend guests of Ed and Bon­ nie Leak of Sebewa. The younger Leak family # lives at Dayton, Ohio. Several ladies from Hastings, Woodland. Lakewood and Lake Odessa attended the Lan­ sing District annual meeting of United Methodist Women at Mason Thursday after­ noon and evening. Second Century Women honored were Dorothy McMillan of Hastings. Marian Klein of Lake Odessa; and Ann Bump, Shirley Kilmer and Susan Pepper of Woodland. Newly elected district officers in­ clude Joann Essling and Pat Moody of Dowl­ ing. Those who followed the Vermontville Highway route crossed the new wide bridge over 1-69 at the east side of Potterville. Valerie Mulvaney of Mason, former resident of Lake Odessa when her husband James was the Vo-Ag teacher here, was also one of the Second Century women honored. The former Quenda Behler and husband of Lansing were in town on a recent Saturday to attend a wedding. Doug and Elizabeth Trembath have moved to Evart, where he is director of public works. She will be on the nursing staff of a Cadillac hospital. Daughter Jennifer is a freshman at Grand Valley State University. Son Jeff is an upperclassman at Michigan Tech. I Adult Floor Hockey On Tuesday. Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. in the Hastings Jr. High, Room 182, the YMCAYoulh Council will be having a managers meeting for the organization of the 1991-92 Adult City League Floor Hockey season. Each team that participated last year and wants to play in this years season, or any new teams are encouraged to attend. League organization, tournament play, rule changes, fees for teams and league starting times will be covered at this meeting. If you want input on how the leagues should be run, please at­ tend. Teams will be registered on a first come, first served basis. There is a limit on the number of teams that can plaj so atten­ dance at this meeting is important. For more information, please call the YMCA at 945-4574. The YMCA league is slated to begin mid November. Bowling Results Bowlerettes D.J. Electric 10-2; Andrus of Hastings 9'6-216; Kent Oil 9-3; Hcckcrs 8-4; Al & Pete Sports Shop 4-8; Brittens 316-8'6; Dorothy’s Hairstyling 3-9; Good Time Pizza l-ll. Good Game and Series - T. Christopher 253-539; M. Garber 169-427; R Murphy 201-426; A. Fox 189-448; E. Vanesse 175-493; D. Brumm 187-524; D. Coencn 173-486; J Gardner 172-510; C. Decker 180-494; S. Greenfield 200-498 Gimm! Game - K. Fowler 154; B. Maker 163; L. Dawe 184; M. Merrick 166; J. Donnmi 166; B. Hathaway 175: S. Merrill 185. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 26, 1991 — Page 13 Probation violation nets long prison term J-Ad Graphics News Service A former Dowling man convicted in 1989 for sexua’ly assaulting a young boy was sent to prison last Thursday for five to 15 years for probation violation. Judge Richard M. Shuster also ordered Michael W. Kuzma, 21, to pay an additional S 1,500 in court costs. First ..ienced in September 1989, Kuzma was sent to the Barry County Jail for one year and was placed on probation for five years. Originally charged with first-degree crimi­ nal sexual conduct - a felony punishable by up to life in prison - Kuzma pleaded guilty to lesser charges of second-degree and thirddegree criminal sexual conduct involving the 9-year-old boy. In 1989, Judge Shuster noted Kuzma, then 19, had a developmental age of 15. Though the victim’s mother's requested Kuzma be sent to prison, Shuster handed down the jail sentence, saying if the defendant were sent to Court News prison, he probably would be a troublemaker for life. Following the first hearing, Kuzma was di­ rected to reside in a halfway house, to com­ plete his high school education and to pay all of the victim’s psychiatric counseling. Last week, Kuzma received credit for 322 days spent in the Barry County Jail. In other court business: •A Fine Lake resident convicted of his third drinking and driving offense was sen­ tenced last Thursday to prison for two to five years. Robert J. Miller, 50, of 1112 Fine Lake Road, also was ordered to pay $2,500 in fines and S 1,000 in court costs. He received credit for 46 days spent in the Barry County Jail awaiting sentencing. Five years in prison is the maximum pos­ sible sentence for third-offense drunken driv­ ing. Arrested in Hastings in May for drunken driving and driving with a suspended license, Miller pleaded guilty in August to the felony drunken-driving offense in exchange for the dismissal of the misdemeanor charge of driv­ ing with a suspended license. Miller has previous convictions in Hast­ ings in 1986 and 1983 for drunken driving. Suspect arrested for allegedly stabbing woman J-Ad Graphics News Service JOHNSTOWN TWP. - Barry County Sheriffs deputies arrested a Johnstown Township man Tuesday who allegedly stabbed a woman in her palm after threaten­ ing to murder her. Loren J. Shearer, 23, of 3900 Strickland Road, was arraigned Wednesday in Hastings District Court on a charge of assault with in­ tent to do great bodily harm less than murder. A preliminary exam was scheduled for Oct. 4 in Hastings District Court Bond was set at $7,500 cash or surety. The victim, whom authorities described as a 20-year-old prostitute from Battle Creek, also suffered a minor cut on her thumb. She was treated at Community Hospital in Battle Creek after the incident Deputies said the victim appeared at a home near Strickland and Dunn Roads about 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, claiming she had been assaulted and stabbed. The victim told deputies Shearer had picked her up earlier in Battle Creek and drove her to Johnstown Township. Along Strickland Road, he stopped his ve­ hicle, pulled out a knife and attempted to stab her, but the victim stopped the blade with her hand and was cut on the thumb. She said Shearer attempted to stab her a second time, and she caught the blade in her palm. The victim told deputies Shearer then grabbed her around the neck and threatened to slit her throat She fled the vehicle and went to a neighboring house. A second sheriffs deputy on patrol shortly afterward stopped Shearer’s 1988 Ford Ranger on M-37 near Hickory Comers Road. Au­ thorities found blood inside the cab and ar­ rested him. Convicted sex offender arrested on new charges J-Ad Graphics News Service A man convicted last year of sexually as­ saulting a five-year-old girl was arrested Sun­ day for fondling a 10-year-old girl in Hast­ ings. Michael R. Bauchman, 27, of 306 S. Michigan Ave., was arraigned Monday on a charge of second-degree criminal sexual con­ duct a felony offense punishable by up to 15 years in prison. Preliminary exam was scheduled for Oct. 4 in Hastings District Court. Bond was set at $7,500 in cash or surety. Bauchman was on probation following his May 1990 conviction for second-degree crim­ inal sexual conduct. Originally sentenced to serve one year in the Barry County Jail, Bauchman was released in January after com­ pleting eight months of his sentence. In the latest case, Hastings Police said the 10-year-old victim was staying at a friend's house Sept. 13 when Bauchman began to tickle her. 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FL 33614 In Metnoriam ^^^^^^oi^Sale IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory Sadly to say she’s been gone a whole year; Twelve long months not having her near. Although she's missed every day; The pain of her passing has not gone away. This is just a brief message to show we care; And, we know that she’s watch­ ing over us from up there. In loving memory of Lillian M. Demond, who passed away one year ago on September26,1990. Robert E. Demond Mildred & Earl Endsley Rod & Sharon Demond Jason, Robbie, & Amy Lost & Found FOUND: SIAMESE CAT, female, declawcd, south of downtown Hastings. 948-9235, leave message. Pets FREE, BLACK KITTENS and others with beautiful mark­ ings, littered trained, 8 weeks old. 795-7400. Hnsiness Services E‘Z EXCAVATING: ‘Septic systems ‘basements dug ‘driveways ‘footings ‘stone and top soil delivered. Owner: Gary Easey, 721-8982. CONCRETE WORK, FLOORS, WALLS founda­ tions, sidewalks, driveways, patios, steps, farm work and loader services available. Call Bryan Drake. 891-9359. COOK’S CARPET CLEAN­ ING AND UPHOLSTERY: Fall clean-up time. REASONALBE RATES. ODOR PROBLEM? CALL US. 795-9337._________________ DELIVERING SAND gravel, fill & topsoil. 945-3061, 852-2108._________________ FURNITURE STRIPPING AND REFINIS HING SERVICE. Call Ralph Newton 795-7330 after 3pm. GREENTHUMB LTD. House plant care specialist for business and household. 945-9712. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE. Residential, busi­ ness, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 WILLIE’S ASPHALT PAVING seal coating, patching. 517-852-2108, 945-3061. ‘ FOR SALE antiques, oak ice box, redone, excellent inside and out 33’’wx48"hx21"deep $1200, oak crib $60, wooden dolly S40, wooden ironing board $30, also, fall maternity wardrobe size 11/12. 945-4981. For Sale Automotive 1977 CADILLAC $600. 1980 Dodge Omni $400; 948-9618. ‘77 CADILLAC $650. ’79 Ford Fairmont 6cyl, good winter car, S350. 24 CFM snap-on compressor $ 1,200.400 automa­ tic transmission for Chevy Blaz­ er, $100. 795-2354. Real Estate 10 ACRES WITH NICE TIMBER excellent building site, Hastings. $17,000 cash. 795-2354._________________ EXECUTIVE HOME ON RIVER private drive, full base­ ment walkout, rec room, 2 bedrooms, possibly 4. 2 full baths, 2 1/2 car garage, deer, ducks, geese, fish. Hot water heat, 5 yrs. old, appraised at S 124,900, will accept land contract for less than appraised. Call 945-9381 for appointment. FOR SALE, 3 UNIT APART­ MENT house. Good income, land contract available. 945-2989.________________ Recreation ’72 FRANKLIN 15’ SLIDE­ IN pickup camper. Self contained w/showcr, good condition. $600 or best offer 758-3430._________________ FOR SALE OR TRADE for equal value, 1974 Kompak 23* 5th wheel camping trailer, $1,950. Cal 623-6966. 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Police said Bauchman admitted to tickling the girl, saying it "kind of turned me on." Bauchman originally was charged in 1990 with first-degree criminal sexual conduct in­ volving the 5-year-old girl. But after Bauch­ man agreed to plead guilty to the reduced sec­ ond-degree charge, the more serious charge punishable by up to life in prison - was dismissed by the Barry County prosecutor's office. The prosecutor's office also agreed not to pursue another case involving Bauchman as part of the plea agreement In. addition to the..j990 jail sentence, Bauchmttn was placed on probation for five years, ordered to pay $600 in court costs and fines and directed to have mental health coun­ seling. Bauchman also was told not to be in the company of a child under age 16 without another adult present Three motorists held in separate drunk driving cases J-Ad Graphics News Service Hastings Police arrested three men for drunken driving last week in separate inci­ dents that also involved other offenses. Arrested were: •Johnny R. Miller, 27, of 7655 Bird Road, Hastings, on Sunday for second-offense drunken driving and possession of marijuana. •Kenneth W. Rutherford, 35, of 267 S. Main St., last Thursday for drunken driving, possession of open alcohol, probation viola­ tion and driving with a suspended license, second offense. •Benny R. Eye, 47, of Grand Ledge, for third-offense drunken driving as well as driv­ ing with a revoked license. On Sunday, police said they stopped Miller's westbound car at 2:36 a.m. after he drove across the center line while driving on State Street between Jefferson and Church streets. Police said they found two plastic bags of marijuana in Miller's car, a third in his pocket and a lit marijuana cigarette in the ash tray. Police also recovered an open beer in the car. ‘ Miller refused a chemical breath test. Po­ lice obtained a search warrant and took Miller to Pennock Hospital where a blood sample was taken. ‘ He also was arrested for second-offense driving with a suspended license. Last Thursday, police stopped Rutherford's car at 9:41 p.m. after noticing the license plate had expired. Rutherford was arrested for drunken driving and registered 0.14 percent on a chemical breath test at the Barry County Jail. He also was jailed for probation violation in connection with a December 1990 convic­ tion for attempting to resist and obstruct po­ lice in Barry County. Police said Rutherford also is wanted in Wyoming for driving with a suspended li­ cense and for giving false information to po­ lice; in Lake Odessa for altering his driver's license; and in Richland for failing to appear in court at a pretrial hearing. On Sept. 17, police stopped Eye's car after the driver i an a red light in front of a police car at Broadway and State Street. A■’.thorities confiscated open alcohol in the car and arrested Eye. At the Barry County Jail, he registered 0.22 percent on a chemical breath test, which is more than two times the legal limit for drinking and driving in Michi­ gan. Police also arrested Eye for driving with a revoked license. Eye has previous convic­ tions in 1983 and 1984 for drunken driving, according to police. Tire fire expired... Hastings firefighters hastily put out a trash fire Saturday on Hammond Road when neighbors complained about burning tires. A spokesman for the Hastings Fire Department said the resident of the 1600 block of Hammond was burning brush and decided to add a few things to the blaze. Firefighters informed the owner that burning tires is illegal without a permit and put out the blaze (Banner photo by Perry Hardin). Police Beat (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service).________________________________ Nut gatherer turns up marijuana stash BARRY TWP. - A woman picking walnuts along Osborne Road came across an unexpected harvest Monday - freshly picked marijuana leaves. Michigan State Police said the newly picked and trimmed leaves had been dumped in a ditch along Osborne cast of Gurd Road. Authorities collected about a bushel of leaves with a street value of toughJy $10,000. Police are not sure why the leaves were discarded, said State Police SgL Robert Dell of the Hastings Post. "The only thing I can think," Dell said, "is a dad found his son’s stash and dumped it." State Police also collected 25 marijuana plants Sunday growing on state land west of Whitmore Road. Hunters in the area reported the find to police. The 5-foot tall Sinsemilla plants had been carefully cultivated in a plot near Goodwill Road, troopers said. A full-grown Sinsemilla plant has a street value of $1,000 per plant. State Police have collected about 2,700 marijuana plants in Barry County this summer and fall under Operation HEMP (Help Eliminate Marijuana Planting.) Con man passes bogus bill at K mart HASTINGS - A counterfeiter passed a bogus $20 bill at K mart Sunday, according to Hastings Police. The fake $20 bill was actually a $1 bill altered to look like a $20. A cashier took the bill sometime between 2 and 6 p.m. Police said the cashier did not recall the transaction and took many $20 bills during the busy afternoon at the store. Authorities caution area stores to examine large-denomination bills carefully, especially when accepting a large note for a small purchase. Arrest made in April burglary NASHVILLE - Michigan State Police arrested a woman Sunday in connection with an April burglary in Hastings Township. Nashville resident Lizabeth Ann Parrott was arraigned Wednesday on a charge of receiv­ ing and concealing stolen property worth more than $100. A preliminary exam was set for Oct. 4 in Hastings District Court. Acting on a tip, troopers obtained a search warrant Friday and searched a home on Sherman Street. Troopers recovered a cordless phone allegedly taken from the house on South Broadway. Police believe other stolen items were removed from the home before they arrived. Troopers have other suspects, and the case continues. Police arrest 2nd offense drunk driver DELTON - A Shelbyville driver was arrested for second-offense drunken driving Friday by Michigan State Police. Eric B. Staffer, 40, also received citations for driving with a suspended license, driving with open alcohol and driving with an improper license plate. Police on patrol were alerted when a passerby reported a 1980 Olds Cutlass weaving along M-43. Troopers overtook the car and found the vehicle driving back and forth across the center line and fog line. Two other passengers received citations for possession of open alcohol. Gun stolen in apartment burglary FINE LAKE - A handgun and earrings were reported stolen Friday from an apartment building on Hickory Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said the burglar kicked down a door bolted with a dead bolt to enter the apartment in the 2300 block of Hickory Road. Afterward, the burglar nailed together the broken door frame before leaving. Deputies said the burglar took an Armi Tanfoglio .25 caliber semi-automatic pistol valued at $150 and 20 pairs of earrings valued at $200. Motorist hurt in rollover accident CARLTON TWP. - A Lake Odessa driver was injured Saturday in a one-vehicle rollover accident in a ditch on Brown Road. Rodney O. Keeler, 20, was treated at Pennock Hospital after the 11:55 p.m. accident west of Usbome Road. Michigan State Police said Keeler was eastbound on Brown Road when his 1989 Ford pickup truck left the north side of the road and drove into a ditch. The car rolled onto its right side, flipped and rotated, coming to rest on its wheels facing west. Keeler, who was wearing a safety belt, told police he fell asleep at the wheel. He re­ ceived a citation for careless driving, troopers said. (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service). �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 26. 1991 "cNNvsWInffin 'HOW DID THE FARMER COUNT By BETTY DEBNAM Q: Why did the pig dress like a clown? A: Because the farmer said he would make a good ham! The Supreme Court «Ath. M S> ' ' ’ > 'W* \ As set up by the . Constitution, the = / United States has j B three branches, or ■ parts, of government. Their jobs are divided so that no ' one group or person can have too much power. When it comes to our federal or national laws, the: . |— ■ /s C—• 1 ■ ’ ’ । Q: Why did the jelly roll? A: Because it saw the apple turnover! , The Bill of Rights j KW Th* IM Many of the decisions the Supreme Court has made in the past years have been based on the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment. The amendments limit the power of government. AKJZZU^ LE-DO Each of these Supreme Court words is hidden in a sentence. We have found the first one for you. 07121736 Legislative branch 5" (Congress) makes laws Executive branch 1 (President) | . । 1111 JI aS • sees that the 'out aws are carr*e^ $ Judicial branch Supreme Court) • explains the meaning of the laws and decides ■ whether laws ■ passed by Congress are in keeping with the Constitution. It is the most powerful court in the United States.p :hls building kitol In 'Equal Justice Our court systems There are two main systems of courts in the United States. State courts get their power from state constitutions and laws. Federal or U.S. courts get their power from the U.S. Constitution and laws of Congress. In both state and federal court systems, there are: court a group the U.S. Trial courts: where the facts or evidence are presented and a decision is made by • a judge or a jury. Most cases start here. This is called a lower court. F^ My PMn*M> C »•» < i if a lower ig with U.S. f Courts of appeal: where outu 8 'pain■£ 'wuenl g 'ana -g 'jib; > ’(vnbu g 7 ‘unoa :uaMSuy New! The Mini Page Body Parts Book Developed from the popular Mini Page series, this 38-page book makes learning about the body Fun for kids. Easy to understand and illustrated throughout, the Body Parts Book F8h by 5V4 inches) is perfect for classroom use or reading at home. Name____________________________________ Address__________________________________ by Congress is constitutional or not Once it rules in a case, its decisions must be obeyed, or followed, by local, state and federal courts. 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Th* Kmi ><0* by My OMnsm C tW« Unfv^af Mw Srn<»c«» -^Rookie Cookie’s Recipe Bull’s-Eye Egg You'll need: • 1 slice bread • 1 tablespoon margarine • legg Appeals to the court The court at work Secrecy Any person or group can appeal their case to the U.S. Supreme Court. Last year, 6,300 cases were appealed. Of that number, the court ruled on 125. The justices usually select the cases they will hear. They select very important ones that have strong arguments on both sides. The justices study the records of each case they agree to hear. They read “briefs,” or written arguments, sent in by the lawyers. Each justice has four clerks, young lawyers who do research. The justices hold conferences to discuss the cases. No one but the nine justices can be in the room. The newest member to the court serves as doorkeeper. What goes on in these meetings is top secret so the justices can freely discuss each case. What to do: 1. Cut a circle in the middle of the bread using a pastry cutter or a glass. 2. Melt the margarine in a frying pan over medium heat. Place the bread in the frying pan. Cook on both sides until brown. Add more margarine if needed. 3. Remove bread and place on a baking sheet. Break an egg into the hole in the bread. 4<Bake in a preheated, 300-degree oven for 10 minutes or until the egg gets hard. . Lawyers put their petition, or written request for a hearing, in a booklet that must be a certain size. The decisions I s t The justices base their decisions on: i I I • the US. Constitution • laws passed by Congress • other rulings they have made in the past People who cannot afford lawyers might handwrite their appeals. Mm nwSMKteSgMryOsbtMmC tost UKhwM Fran Syn4MM Supreme Court # try n F,ND When at least five of the justices agree, one justice writes an opinion on the decision. The decision is announced in court, handed out to the press and put into records. Ulen the decision is the law of the land. ^Justices Words about the Supreme Court are hidden in the block below See if you can find: COURT, UNITED STATES. LAWS CONSTITUTION. RIGHTS. INTERPRET. JUSTICES. NINE PRESIDENT, CONGRESS. LAWYERS. DECISION. CASES RULE. OPINION. MEET. Courtesy and respect AIVUNITEDSTATES CONST I TUT IONBLJ CMCOSURULEL.IRAU The hearings are held In a beautiful courtroom. The justices sit In a row on a raised platform. AEDQOPINIONKIWS SEFOECISIONLGYT ETGCONGRESSLHE I SCOURTN I NE PRES I ATRC I DENTGMWSSE HN I NTERPRETSRTS Mini Spy . . Mini Spy and her friends are visiting the Supreme Court. See if you can find: • banana • word MINI • whale • letter A • pencil • book • letter D • question mark • number 3 • letter H • letter B • pen • football Daniel R. Gole. D.D.S. Farm Bureau Insurance — Larry Neil Hastings City Bank River Bend Travel Agency The justices wear black robes. They are very dignified and respected. Front row: Associate Justices Blackmun, White, Chief Justice Rehnquist, Associate Justices Marshall (now retired), Stevens. Back row: Associate Justices Kennedy, O'Connor, Scalia, Souter. It is a great honor to be a member of the Supreme Court. Members are appointed by the president, but must be approved by the Senate. The nine judges are called justices. There are eight associate justices and one chiefjustice. They are appointed for life or until they resign. This prevents a president from removing them from their job if he does not like the decisions they make. Mace Pharmacy. Nashville Coleman Insurance Agency Wren Funeral Home Dr. M. McAlvey & Dr. D. Ebaugh National Bank of Hastings This Is the 12th Ins series about the Bill ot Rights. The Mini Page '.hanks Wynell Schamel. education specialist. National Archives, and the Public Information Office of the Supreme Court of the United Slates for help with this Issue. The justices also listen to oral, or sftoken, arguments presented by lawyers on each side. Each side has 30 minutes to present its case. The justices also ask questions during this time. The public and press can attend these hearings in the courtroom. Before conferences and before each court session, each justice shakes hands with the other eight. This tradition started years ago to re­ mind the justices that they can remain friends although they might disagree. The U.S. Supreme Court is a very dignified place. The court gets its power from the Constitution and the respect that the jjeople have for it and its decisions. In the courtroom, the justices sit In a special order. The chief justice always sits In the middle. The other justices change seats when another justice retires. The newest justice always sits In the last seat on the right. When this Issue went to press, the new justice hed not been named. The court's “term,” or year, starts the first Monday in October. For two weeks, the court “sits," or hears cases. For the next two weeks, it is in recess. At this time the justices usually write their decisions. When court is not in session in the summer, the justices work to decide what cases they will consider next term. MINI PAGE SPONSORS American Chriopractice Life Center — Dr. Eugene Curtiss Barry County Transit McDonald's Hastings Orthopedic Ciinic — Dr. Merriman & Dr. Larke Viking & Tyden Corp. Girrbqch Funeral Home Hastings Manufacturing Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. Hastings Savings & Loan JC Penney Co.. Inc. Thornapple Valley Community Credit Union � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-10-03.pdf 0bfd0d619f7d149bfbdd78359f437590 PDF Text Text Grand marshals named for parade See story, Page 3 Hastings eyes grid showdown See story, Page 10 Charter Status for area Twps.? } . See story, Page 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings Banner THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1991 VOLUME 137, NO. 32 PRICE 25' News Briefs Elusive zebra dies by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer Pfenning, zoning 1st Friday topic Barry County Planning and" Zoning Director John Gates will be the speaker at the next “First Friday” Lunch and Learn series Oct. 4. The session will take place at noon that Friday at the Thomas Jefferson Hail, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Gates will talk about the functions.of . his planning and zoning job and about his involvement as the head of the county animal shelter program. Planning and zoning works with the Planning Commission, the County Health Department, Prosecutor’s office and the State Departments of Commerce and Natural Resources on plans to im­ prove and develop Barry County in a desirable manner. Gates/who has been his post for about two years, likely will talk about how zoning works and why businesses are permitted in certain areas, but not in others. The Lunch and Learn scries is spon­ sored by the Barry County Democratic Committee. Exchange starts toothbrush sale The Exchange Club of Hastings will have its annual “Toothbrush Sale” Fri­ day and Saturday. Money raised will be donated to the Barry County Child Abuse Council. Last year the local club raised nearljrS1,000. Club members will be stationed at Felpausch and K mart Friday from 3 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Anyone who is missed may call an Ex­ change Club member for a toothbrush. Club members to contact include Bar­ bara Schondelmayer at 945-2523 or 945-4263, and Sara Feldbauer at 945-3775 ot 945-9254. - Dulcimer concert, workshop set Hastings Homecoming Court selected Members of the Homecoming Court will be introduced at halftime of Hastings’ Friday night Twin Valley Con­ ference battle with Marshall. The 10 student finalists Include (back, from left) Eric Gahan. Matt Haywood. Jason Hetherington, Matt Anton, Chris Youngs, (front) Jenny Lumbert. Kelle Young, Angelle Cooklin, Jenny McMullinMcKeough and Chris Solmes. The King and Queen, selected by a vote of the student body, will be announced from among this group. Kicking off Friday Homecoming festivities will be a parade downtown at 6:30 p.m.. Going, going, gone... Striker House to go on auction block by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer One of Hastings’ last grand old "painted ladies" will go on the auction block at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. The Striker House, a 15-room Victorian Queen Anne-style mansion, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972 and now designated as a historic site by the Michigan Historical Society, will go under the gavel of Stanton's Auctioneers and Realtors of Vermontville. The house, which features more than 5,000 square feet, 64 windows and the original ornate maple, oak and walnut woodwork, can remain a single-family home or it can be used for apartments or offices. Since the auction was advertised earlier this week, Steve Stanton said he has already received several calls inquiring about the property. "I've had a call from someone who wanted to move it and another from somebody who wanted to tear it down for salvage," he said. However, he is not aware of inquiries yet from anyone interested in restoring the structure. While there is no minimum opening bid, the final bid is subject to approval from owners Everett and Maria "Chi-Chi" Beiber The Thdmapple Valley Dulcimer Society will sponsor a dulcimer music concert and workshop Sanrday after­ noon and evening at Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. Featured will be past national ham­ mered dulcimer champion David Moran, past national mountain dulcimer champion Mark Tindle arid the Shakin Hammers String Band. Workshops will be held with Tindle and Moran throughout the afternoon, beginning at 2 p.m. A jam session, fellowship and dinner will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. and the concert will be at 8. Tickets for the concert will cost $5 apiece. One-on-one lessons with Moran or Tindle also will be available for fees of $10 per half hour or $20 per hour. For more information, call call Mary Tack at 945-5632. of Middleville. The Biebers could not be reached at press time, but Stanton said he is sure the Biebers are serious about selling and, "it will probably sell for much less thin it was listed at." The SJ. Wisinski Company a commercial and industrial development real estate firm in Grand Rapids, first listed the Striker House at $110,000 in May of 1990 and at $95,000 earlier this year. That price included an extra lot on Center Street, which the Biebers hoped to use as a parking lot when they planned to turn the Striker House into a restaurant The house was built in 1885 for William Daniel Striker, who was at one time the Michigan Secretary of State, president of a local bank and a member of the board of trustees at Albion College. Striker died in in 1898, but his wife lived in the house until her death in 1915. From 1916 until 1923, the house served as the first site of Pennock Hospital. The house later served as a residence for several families including the Caulkinses, who rented rooms upstairs between 1929 and 1943. It was a convalescent home, owned by See Striker, page 2 The zebra that eluded Barry County authorities recently while attracting widespread media attention has died. Officials suspect the 14-month-old male animal may have succumbed to Eastern equine encephalitis, but this could not be positively confirmed by press time. The zebra was brought to Michigan last month for temporary boarding while awaiting transport to a Pennsylvania exotic animal auc­ tion. After its escape, it led Barry County animal control officers, sheriffs deputies and others on a wild two-day chase before being brought down by a tranquilizing dart gun. Kevin Persons of Lacey had picked up the animal at Indianapolis for his friend, Paul Ressler of Montpelier, Vt., but took the zebra to Justin Carriage Works on Assyria Road, south of Nashville, for boarding. It was there that the animal squeezed out of a stall and ranged over several miles of surrounding countryside before it was captured and confin­ ed in a pen at a rural Belleuve residence on Wing Road where Ressler useo to live. Herb Andler, owner of Justin Carriage Works, confirmed Monday that the animal had died, but said he couldn’t give specifics. He said he understood that the zebra “ran around l» few days OK, then just laid down and died. ” Persons acknowledged the animal’s death, but refused to give details, saying that too much had already been written and said about the zebra. Attempts to reach Ressler in Vermont were unsuccessful, but his friend and former neighbor, Eldonna Love of rural Bellevue, said Ressler had visited her and her husband Jack this past weekend and told them that the animal died. The Loves live near the Wing Road address where the animal was being kept after its capture. In the past. Jack Love has helped Ressler with the exotic animal auctions he has con­ ducted at Lake Odessa. “They think it was Eastern equine encephalitis (that killed the zebra),” said Eldonna Love. “Apparently that’s what the vet told him.” Love said she did not know the name of the veterinarian who handled the case and was un­ sure if an autopsy had been ordered. She said Ressler returned to Vermont Sunday evening. Andler said he believed an autopsy was to be conducted. No one has implied that the chase or the tranquilizing darts were involved in the cause of the animal’s death. Barry County deputy Sgt. William Johnson, who shot the tranquilizing dart gun that finally brought down the escaped animal, said that he and Pam Ronchetti, Barry County animal con­ trol officer, had visited the zebra at the Wing Road address the day after its capture. Ronchetti took pictures of the animal and said, “It looked healthy and fine.” Johnson said the animal was eating during their visit and appeared well. Eastern equine encephalitis is a virus affec­ ting animals in the horse family and is most commonly transmitted by the bite of a mos- See Zebra, page 2 Ebersole plans open house Oct. 5 The Ebersole Environmental Educa­ tion and Conference Center will have its annual open house Saturday, Oct. 5, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. A special attraction this year will be the center’s 14-panel solar system, which provides heat on cold days and pre-heats water for domestic use during warmer seasons. Other activities will include nature hikes, fishing, archery, a wilderness slide show, canoeing, apple pressing and a muzzleloader shoot. The Ebersole Center serves as a nature laboratory and classroom for students in the area. It is located in Yankee Springs Township. This 14-month-old zebra, seen trying to elude a captor during its recent two-day romp south of Nashville, died Iasi week from what may be Eastern More Briefs on North Jefferson streets in Hastings will go on tne auction block Saturday . Oct. 19. equine encephalitis, a virus commonly transmitted to horses by the bite of a mosquito. The zebra was to have been sold at a Pennsylvania exotic animal auction this month. (Photo by David Berkimer) �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 3, 1991 Striker House Continued from Page 1 Corn DeJ\tt, from 1947 to 1963. After the conva' -cent home closed in 1963, the Stri' .,ouse sat idle until 1968, when it was sold to E. J. Meisenbach. He later sold it twice to people \Vho tried unsuccessfully to restore the historic structure. The Biebers purchased the house in 1984, intending to turn it into a restaurant. However, they decided to sell it in 1988 after the Michigan Liquor Control Commission rejected the Biebers' request for a liquor licence because the Striker House was too close to two churches. The house was purchased in November 1989 by Rich and Robin Cunningham of Grand rapids, who hoped to turn the upstairs into living quarters and the main floor into office space. . Since then the house has once again came into the possession of the Biebers. Prospective buyers and the merely curious are invited to attend public open houses Sunday, Oct. 6, and Sunday, Oct. 13, from 1 until 2:30 p.m The successful bidder must make a nonrefundable deposit of S5.000 to the auctioneer in the form of a certified check, cashier's check or cash at the conclusion of the bidding. The money will be forfeited if the purchaser does not proceed with the closing of the transaction. The deposit will be applied to the sales price at closing. Cash and land contract terms are available as follows: 518,000 down payment, 11 percent interest per annum, 5400 per month or more and two-year termination of contract. For more information, call Stanton's Auctioneers & Realtors at (517) 726-0181. This sunlit upstairs room once served as Pennock Hospital’s operating room. News Briefs Sweet Adelines plan fall concert The Delton Sweet Adelines and new director Steven Marshall are looking for­ ward to their fall show, scheduled for Nov. 9 and 10 at the Delton High School auditorium. "The Saga of the Mail Order Brides,” set in the 1870s, will take place al 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, and at 2:30 p.m. Sun­ day, Nov. 10. Joining the program will be the Grand Rapids Men’s Barbershop Chorus, the Kai-Valley Cloggers and folk musicians Marylyn Purdy and Randy Hilliker. Tickets, at $6 for adults and $3 for children, may be purchased from any Delton Sweet Adelines member, or they will be available at the door for $7 and $3.50. Marshals Named at Maple Valley A Nashville business couple who have earned the love and respect of local students have been selected as grand marshals of the 1991 Maple Valley HomecomingparadeFriday.Oct.il. Winning the honor were Jack ano Judy DeGroot, owners of Good Time Pizza in Nashville, a favorite gathering spot for young people, especially after school games and dances. The DeGroots have four children, three of whom have already graduated at Maple Valley: Tom (Class of ’84), Tracy (’88) and Jody (’91). The youngest, Sara, will graduate with the Class of ’92. Jack DeGroot grew up in Olivet, but his wife is a native of the local area. Her parents are Hubert and Marguerite Den­ nis of Vermontville. Judy was a member of the first class to graduate from the new Maple Valley High School (in 1964) following the consolidation of Nashville and Vermontville schools. The DeGroots were living in Delton before returning to Nashville about 15 years ago. They have operated Good Time Pizza since 1985. BPW to tackle domestic abuse The Hastings Business and Profes­ sional Women will hear two women ‘alk about domestic abuse in a program scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8. at the County Seat. Joan Rudenga of Grand Rapids will give her story about being a victim and being left paralyzed. She will be joined Julie Mate!, formerly of Hastings and now a supervisor at SAFE Place, a tem­ porary shelter for victims domestic violence, and Barry County outreach coordinator. Matel will talk about help that is available. ' The Business and Professional Women’s clubs nationwide have chosenb domestic violence as one of their focus issues for 1991-92. All women are invited to attend the program. For reservations, call 948-8488 or 945-2128. Elks Club will have deer hide drive Hastings Elks Lodge No. 1965 again this fall will collect deer hides to help needy area children. The drive this year will be held bet­ ween now and Dec. 31. Proceeds will go toward an annual pre-Christmas shopping spree, which will be coordinated again by the Elks’ Vivians. Drop-off sites will be Freeport Supp­ ly. Mosser Service in Nashville; SmithDoster Ford Sales, Delton; and the United gas station on Michigan Avenue and the Elks Lodge, both in Hastings. Circle Pines’ Barter Fair set The annual Harvest Barter Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, at the Circle Pines Center, 8650 Mullen Road, seven miles from Delton. "Fairgoers” are invited to bring their surplus goods or items they don’t need any more and trade them for others’ goods and services. “If you had a bumper crop of broccoli and not enough onions, the Barter Fair is a chance to get your pantry back in balance,” according to Circle Pines literature. “Or maybe you had a surplus of produce and could spare a little to get your piano tuned, or your wood split or your knives sharpened." Circle Pines, officials suggest that fairgoers use a wheelbarrow or a little red wagon to tote the bartered items. Those who will have more than they can carry may rent a space for $5 to display their wares. Meals and snacks will be available on the site. For more information, call 623-5555. Jail Ministry program planned The public will have the chance to learn more about the Barry County Jail Ministry at a banquet and program at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the First United Methodist Church. Punch will be served at 6:30 and the family-style dinner will be served at 7. Middleville Police Chief Louis Shoemaker will be guest speaker and special music will be performed. Topics to be discussed in the program will include new programs being offered to jail inmates and the past ac­ complishments and goals of the ministry. The ministry, which now involves 16 churches in the county, offers Bible studies and correspondence courses, and worship services on Sundays. Bibles and Christian literature also are distributed to inmates. Those interested in attending may call Jail Chaplain Dav Everett at 795-3133 or Pastor Bob Mayo at 945-3397. Barry County dogs may be on TV Two Barry County dogs and their owners are heading for Florida later this month for television auditions. Jennifer Stoerts, 14, of Middleville, and her 4-year-old Welsh corgi cardigan "Maggie,” and Rachelle Spencer, 12, of Woodland, and her 416-year-old Ger­ man shepherd “Savvy,” will join other hopefuls in efforts to win a spot on The Family Channel’s ‘.‘That’s My Dog" program. Jennifer and Rachelle, both Barry County K-9 Klub members, and their pets were selected as finalists in the com­ petition after they took part in a regional audition for 14 families and their dogs Sept. 13 at the Kalamazoo Kennel Club. In the video taped regional audition, the dogs had to go through an agility course, jump over obstacles and perform special tricks. OES official to be honored at session Five representatives of Hastings Chapter No. 7 will take part in the 125th annual session of the Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star Oct. 8-10 at KWings Stadium in Kalamazoo. Agnes Mastro, Past Matron of the Hastings chapter, will be among the Honorary Life Members of the Grand Chapter who will be recognized Wednesday evening. Oct. 9. Others who plan to come from Hastings as delegates are Worthy Matron Connie Spencer, Worthy Patron John Erbes, Conductress Helen Scott and Secreta y Peg Lechleighner. All new and reinstated members of all chapters in Michigan also will be honored Oct. 9,- and there will be a memorial service for ail deceased members. Delegates and members from 317 chapters in Michigan are expected to at­ tend. In all. there will be about 3.000 OES members at Wings Stadium. The Striker House features an ornate carved wood staircase. 10 Barry twps. eligible for charter status by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The 1990 census has been certified and 10 Barry County townships are now eligible for charter township status, based on their population. Barry, Carlton, Castleton, Hope, John­ stown, Orangeville, Prairieville, Thornap­ ple, Woodland and Yankee Springs have populations greater than 2,000. Michigan's Charter Township Act 359 of 1947 allows townships with a population greater than 2,000 to become charter town­ ships. General townships in Barry County re­ ceive one allocated mill for operations while charter townships, incorporated by the vote of the electorate, may levy up to five mills. In addition, charter townships may ask vot­ ers to approve an additional five mills, for a total of 10 mills. However, if a township board adopts a resolution to incorporate as a charter town­ ship, no additional millage may be levied without voter approval. Becoming a charter township provides protection against annexation, increased managerial responsibilities for the supervi­ sor and a larger board. Charter township boards must be comprised of seven members (three officers and four trustees). So far none of the county’s eligible town­ ships have adopted a resolution to join Hast­ ings and Rutland, which became the county's first charter townships in the 1980s. Last month the Hope Township board de­ cided against seeking charter status. “The township board elected not to be­ come a charter township because we are sat­ isfied with the way the township is being run as a general township," said Supervisor Patricia Baker. “There's a lot more paper work involved in a charter township and we felt comfortable with the way we are." Barry Township officials Tuesday passed a resolution to declare that they do not intend to become a charter township either, said Supervisor Bill Wooer. The Prairieville Township Board will dis­ cuss the issue at its meeting at the townsliip hall next Wednesday. Each qualifying township is contacteu by the Secretary of State's office in Lansing when population for charter township status is reached. Within 15 days of receiving that notice, the township clerk must publish a notice of eligibility for charter township sta­ tus and the rights of referendum. Within seven days, the clerk posts a sec­ ond notice of the right of referendum. Next, the township board may do one of four things: •Adopt by majority vote a resolution to incorporate as a charter township. •Adopt a resolution by majority vote op­ posed to incorporation as a charter township. •Adopt a resolution to place the issue be­ fore voters at the next regular or special Zebra, from Page 1 quito. A few positive cases of EEE recently have been identified in Barry County. Mosquitoes usually get the virus from wild birds who carry but do not contract the disease. The mosquitoes can then pass it on to equines. "The horse is the dead-end host," accor­ ding to Dr. Mike Chaddock, director of animal industry division of the state veterinarian’s office. Michigan Department of Agriculture. Humans are not at risk. and neither are domestic pets. EEE is preventable with a vaccination pro­ gram. but there is no cure for the disease. Outbreaks commonly occur in late summer. Chaddock advises that those who move animals about should consult their, veterinarians about protection. The disease is fast-acting, and animals af­ flicted with it show neurological symptoms such as head-pressing. election. •Do nothing. If the board adopts a resolution to incorporate as a charter township, registered voters have 60 days to file a "Right to Referendum Petition." The petition must be signed by no less than 10% of township voters who cast ballots at the last election for township supervisor. The township must let 60 days lapse be­ tween adopting a resolution of intent and the passage of the final resolution to become a charter township. If the petition is successful, the question of incorporation will be placed on the ballot of the next general or special township elec­ tion. If the township decides not to adopt a res­ olution to become a charter township, the people may file an initiative petition to have the issue but on the ballot of the next general or special township election. HEEF Board approves funding for school programs and projects The Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation met last week and reviewed a proposed five year plan, established several committees and approved funding of more than S3.000 to supplement educational pro­ grams in the Hastings Area School System. An independent, non-profit corporation, HEEF also awards scholarships besides pro­ viding for enrichment programs that are not part of the regular school budget. The foun­ dation receives financial gifts from commu­ nity businesses, individuals, other organiza­ tions and bequests. Foundation members will soon be meet­ ing in committees to discuss a financial campaign, community involvement and fundraising with other organizations, and promotion/publicity. Funding has been approved by HEEF for the following enrichment activities, re­ quested by teachers and principals: •A digital camera and converter box for desk-top publishing for four Hastings Mid­ dle School programs: the school newspaper, the yearbook, the computer science depart­ ment and the English department. The equipment will enable digital photos to be included in computer printed work. Digital photos can be re-sized in seconds, cut and pasted into many documents and altered with graphics software. •Brushes, paints and canvas for a school­ wide art project at Pleasantview Elementary See Funding, Page 13 Jean Gallup J-Ad Graphics reporter wins award in contest Jean Gallup, reporter/photographer at J-Ad Graphics, has earned an honorable mention in the picture-story category for a weekly newspaper in a statewide contest. Sponsored by The Michigan Press Association, the contest honors "Michigan's Best" newspapers in the annual competition. The story/photo layout featured Gun Lake artist Art Smith, and appeared in the Sun and News on Feb. 5, 1991. "I guess I think it’s really special because the contest covered such a wide area; its the whole state of Michigan," Gallup said. "When I started at J-Ad Graphics, I knew nothing about working with a camera. I have to thank Barb and George Brand in Hastings for helping me," she said. I took two of the classes he teaches about photography at their photography shop, and he and Barb are both excellent diagnosticians I can't count the times they have answered a really basic question of mine, without making me feel dumb. I still rely on them for advice; I was there yesterday asking Barb some questions." "Perry Hardin, who processes our film at JAd, probably doesn't realize how much help he was when I started," she added. A few years after she started taking photos, Gallup's husband, Cecil, built a darkroom at their home and he took up processing film as a hobby. He now also works at J-Ad Graphics in the dark room. Gallup's award was not the first the local publishers have won in the MPA contest Last year, reporter Jeff Kaczmarczyk won an honorable mention for news reporting in a weekly newspaper. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 3, 1991 — Page 3 ‘Business as usual’ in Lake Odessa, however Picketers back ambulance volunteers by Sharon B- Miller ' Mary and Steve Youngs are this year's grand marshals for the Hastings Homecoming Parade. Steve and Mary Youngs parade grand marshals J-Ad Graphics News Service The principal of a private school and his wife have been selected to serve as grand marshals for the Hastings High School Homecoming Parade Friday evening "I see us as being involved with kids, and not so much the schools," said Steve Youngs, 42, principal of St. Rose of Lima Catholic School in Hastings for 13 years. His wife Mary, 41, has been a second-grade teacher at Hastings’ Central Elementary School for 16 years. The Hastings High School Student Council each year selects the grand marshal on the basis of contributions to the school and to athletics. The Youngses are modest about their contributions, despite their seven years of involvement in the Hastings Athletic Boosters, Steve's work as a soccer coach with the local YMCA program and the couple's involvement in other parent and volunteer programs,. "We just volunteered to help out with whatever our boys were involved in," said Mary. "It keeps you young. It's a lot more fun to be a part of things rather than just watch." Steve and Mary have been foster parents for 13 years and have raised three boys of their own. Chase, 18, is a freshman at Michigan Technological University, Chris, 17, is a senior at Hastings High School and a member of the Homecoming Court. Eddie, 12, attends Hastings Middle School. Foster son Mike, 15, also is a student at Hastings High School. Despite their modesty they said they were pleased to be selected as grand marshals. "It's an honor and a lot of fun, * said Steve. Bea Pino resigns seat on Maple Valley School Board by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer The resignation of Trustee Bea Pino of Nashville from the Maple Valley Board of Education was accepted with regrets by that panel at a special meeting last week Monday. Pino, elected in June to a four-year term, said in a letter to the board that she is resign­ ing because she felt she is “not able to do my share of the work" due to ill health. She of­ fered to continue to serve as a community volunteer to the schools whenever possible. The board agreed that the vacancy will be advertised for two weeks in the Maple Valley News before their Oct. 14 meeting, when a replacement will be named. Interested parties may send letters of application to the school administration office before that date. Pino, a retired West Coast schoolteacher, completed a four-year term on the board in June 1990, but did not seek re-election at that time. BURN Protesters from Clarksville and Lake Odessa march on the sidewalk in front of the Page Building td show support for the Lakewood Ambulance volunteers. “The reported figures of $50,000 and “Judge James Nichols’ Sept. 24 court$60,000 for the value of this disputed equip­ ordered split of the ambulance equipment ment is greatly exaggerated, as well as the crippled the Lake Odessa Ambulance Service. volunteers’ claim that there is enough equip­ “W* took so much equipment out of our ment for four ambulances. back-up unit to give to the volunteers that it "We look forward to the opportunity for had to go out of service until replacement the legal system to cut through the hysteria equipment could be obtained... and ’o go to an and panic, and to reduce this lawsuit to the unlicensed ambulance service that cannot bottom line, patient care." legally operate.” Dark smoke billowed from the roof as Nashville firemen entered the bumIng house at 509 Durkee St. Tuesday. Quick action on the part of a neighbor helped'contain the fire to file second story. - Four children escape Nashville house fire by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer A 5-ycar-year old boy playing with a cigarette lighter in an upstairs bedroom caus­ ed a house fire Tuesday in Nashville, but he and three other children safely escaped. The home of Mary Mauis at 509 Durkee St. sustained an estimated $5,000 damage to the structure and $2,500 contents loss, reported Nashville Fire Chief Douglas Yarger. •’It was mostly heat and smoke damage," said Yarger. The Nashville Fire Department was sum­ moned by a neighbor, Darwin Mead, shortly after 10 a.m. and firefighters remained on the scene for about an hour and a half. Black smoke was billowing from the roofline of the two-story house when they arrived. Flames were confined to the second story room where the cigarette lighter had ignited a bad. The 5-year-old ran downstairs to report the fire to a 13-year-old boy who was babysitting three younger children while their parents were in Hastings. Mead said there is no phone in the Mauis home. Though the bedroom was ablaze, quick ac­ tion on the part of Mead had "really held it down," noted Yarger. After he called the fire department. Mead ran across the street, entered the house and closed all interior doors to help retard the flames. "When we arrived, the fire was starved for oxygen,” said Yarger. Mead said he went in the house to make sure that everyone was out, since he knew that several youngsters live there. He said the family of six children and two adults is com­ prised of Mauis and her children and Michael Pifer and his children. "I’m just thankful that no one got hurt,” said Mead. “It just happened that I took a vacation day today. Otherwise I would have been at work." Mead gave temporary shelter to the victims, but said the family had returned to their home Tuesday evening and were spending the night on the first floor of the burned house. ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT FOREST FIRES. Hastings mayor wins MML award Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray this week was among five city officials across the state who were given special awards of merit by the Michigan Municipal League. The MML. meeting for its 93rd annual con­ vention in Grand Rapids Wednesday through Friday this week, presented the awards of merit to Gray. City Attorney John M. Barr of Ypsilanti. Mayor Robert B. Golnick of Grayl­ ing. Budget Director Walter I. Stecher of Detroit and City Manager Mark Wollenweber of St. Ciair Shores. The League also presented Norton Shores Mayor Merrill S. Baiiey with an honorary life membership. Robert W. Terry, director of the Michigan Department of Commerce downtown/commercial revitalization pro­ gram. received a distinguished achievement award. Gray received her honor in recognition of her three years as an MML Trustee and five years as a member of the board of directors for the League’s Municipal Liability and Pro­ perty Pool. Gray was chairwoman of the insurance board in 1990 and was a member of the League’s Joint Insurance Study Committee. She is a director of the Michigan Associa­ tion of Mayors. Gray was first elected mayor of Hastings in November 1987 and she was returned to of­ fice in November 1989. She has filed to run for a third two-year term in next month's general election. Stuff Writer Braving the cold late September morning, supporters of the Lake Odessa ambulance volunteers Monday paraded up and down the sidewalk of village offices. The Lake Odessa and Clarksville residents carried signs telling the new Rockford Am­ bulance. which replaced the volunteer ser­ vice. to go back home. When asked what was to be gained by the group's picketing, one marcher was uncer­ tain, saying only that she was here to support the volunteers. “There was no reason for the village to kick the volunteers out and bring Rockford in." she said, requesting that her name not be printed. “Since the June 10 meeting (when the Lake Odessa Village Council decided to go with Rockford). I've wanted to get involved." she added. A protester also questioned Rockford am­ bulance personnel sleeping in the Page building, citing building code violations. Ionia building official Sharon Conley has inspected the Page Building at the request of several 'anonymous' callers to her office. “I have no problem with the village putting cots in a room for the ambulance personnel to use,” she said. “They are on the job while they are there, and this is a public building. “The people are not living in the Page Building permanently. 1 have asked the village to put a smoke detector in the hallway for added safety, but there is no problem here," Conley added. The Rev. Zeke Peters informed the press that Channel 8-WOTV News had promised to show up to videotape the picketing. "In fact, they called three different members of our volunteers to confirm the date and time," Peters slated. A phone call to WOTV’s Angie Couch did not bring any answers. She was unavailable, and no one at the station seemed to be aware of anything about the demonstration, accor­ ding to Peters. Inside the Page Building, Lake Odessa Village Manager John French and staff went about their business as usual, taking occa­ sional notice of the people just beyond the windows. Some of the picketers said they were upset about the way the old ambulance service equipment was divided up in a court ruling. Some people are so upset that they have signed petitions to have five members of the Lake Odessa Council recalled. French Monday issued a prepared state­ ment. saying: "This protest is about an issue where the vocal minority is trying to use mob rule to control the silent majority. “Three-hundred people signed the village council recall petitions, but over 1.000 registered voters refused tu sign. “The great majority of residents in the five townships support the Village Council's deci­ sion to upgrade local emergency services to paramedic. “The Village Council has not forced the volunteers out. They were given the oppor­ tunity to go to work for Rockford and upgrade (heir own skills, and to continue working for the Lake Odessa Ambulance Service to be paid more per hour than previously as on-call volunteers. “The volunteers could be working for Rockford, an excellent ambulance company offering a care plan membership to entire households with no out-of-pocket charges for paramedic ambulance care. “In November 1990, the volunteers told us that if they did not approve of the new director the village had advertised to hire, they would all walk out and quit. ►Happy40* Anniversary Bea Pino October 5, 1991 Bob & Sueko Silcock AUCTIO EVEN Sunday, Oct. 27 • 1 P.M. ABSOLUTE! Of Price! \ SALE TO BE CONDUCTED AT THE RADISSON PLAZA HOTEL DOWNTOWNKAtAMAZOO. MICHIGAN OFFERING OVER $1,250,000 OF PROPERTIES: • Golf Course Lots • Golf View Lots • Lakefront Lots • Lake View Lots • Acreage LARGEST AUCTION OF BUILDING SITES EVER IN WEST MICHIGAN H| (616) 343-7653 E5ED 5955 W. Main, Kalamazoo. Ml PLAN NOW! BETHERE! BID YOUR PRICE! The following items are offered for sale to the highest bidder: C Unit #21 • no engine, no rear end - 1976 Ford, Carpenter □ Unit #44 - 1975 Ford, Superior body, 36 passenger □ Unit #22 - 1976 Ford, Carpenter body, 66 passenger, some seats missing □ Unit #26 - 1977 Ford. Carpenter body, 66 passenger, some seats missing □ 1977 Ford LTD □ 1980 Mercury Bobcat □ 3 - Gas Pumps □ Drinking Fountain Interested persons should submit a sealed bid to: Superintendent. Delton-Kellogg School, 327 N. Grove St. Delton. Ml 49046. Mark envelope “BID". Bids must be received by 3:30 p.m. on October 14, 1991. to be considered Successful bidders must pay for the mer­ chandise. and remove same from Delton-Kellogg School within five (5) days of notifeation. These items may be seen at the Delton Bus Garage between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 3. 1991 ----------------- ' ''9\------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------- ‘ Letters Schools will ask for millage again Dear Sir: I can’t help but wonder if the Hastings School Board really thought the bond issues and millage would really pass. 1 think they just wanted to try the voters out. But. friends. I can tell you what will happen now. It will come back in 60 to 90 days, and their story will be this: "Perhaps we did not word it right, perhaps the voters did not understand what it was all about. Now we will try and clarify it better.” 1 think about 60 percent of the people in the Hastings school district graduated from Hastings, so if they did not understand what they were voting for, then that would reflect back on the schools they attended in Barry County. That shows what kind of an education they got. I can tell you another thing. The schools claim they have no money to work with, but when a football game or basketball game comes along, the school will use as many buses as necessary to see that all people in­ volved get there and home. On page 3, Hastings Banner, Sept. 19, Con­ nie Sc me rad, her husband Chuck and a group of other educators spent more then two weeks in the Soviet Union. My question is this: Did these people pay their own way. or was it paid for out of our tax dollars? We have student exchange with several dif­ ferent countries to lake in one of these children, it would be a much better way to learn about their country and in turn let them learn about our ways. If we have them for a school year and vice versa, we could learn more in six months to a year from these children then go over there for two weeks or on a vacation. I only wish our home was large enough to handle one of the exchange students. We would do it. Be prepared folks, because in 60 to 90 days, we will have to vote again and at that time, they will have all kinds of threats as to what they wilfdo to us if it don’t pass second time around. Perhaps you can tell from my writing and spelling, I graduated from Hastings High, 1931 9th grade. Floyd L. Miller Despite hazards, Rails-To-Trails is worth considering Inmate asks, ‘Where’s the justice?” To the editor: I am writing in response to one particular issue that was brought to my attention in the Sept. 12 issue of your newspaper concerning the release of Dennis DeWitt to community placement. As having been one of the victims of his ac­ tions, I can tell you unequivocally that I am shocked, appalled and taken aback that he is now eligible for community placement after having served only five years of what was "supposed to be’’ a lengthy prison sentence. I think that the Department of Corrections needs to re-evaluate the decision to release this man. It would appear that a decision is under advisement and will be reached with ab­ solutely no consideration or regard for the victims of this crime. Words are inadequate to describe the pain and psychological trauma that myself and my family suffered as a result of this atrocity this man has committed against us. My family still bears the scars this man has inflicted on them. In addition, there is another issue that I would like to have brought to the surface, which I believe has not been dealt with con­ cerning the Department of Corrections. I am presently incarcerated within the prison system, serving a 16-to-24-month sentence for a probation violation and drunk driving. I appeared before the parole board on the 21st day of August and was denied parole. Consequently, I was informed by them in their decision that I was not "fit for society" and would, therefore, be required to serve the duration of my sentence remaining. Whatever happened to the old metaphor: "Let the crime fit the punishment.” Here is a man (Dennis DeWitt) who shoots into a house, creating an explosion in which eight people were seriously injured and is now eligible for release back into society. I submit to you: "Where’s the justice?" Devin Dye Jackson, Mich. Free trade accord falls flat To The Editor: Much has been made of the CanadianAmerican Free Trade Agreement. Now we find it may be free for some, but, it isn’t free for American farmers. We had already heard of Canadian wheat being shipped from American ports with U.S. export enhancement bonuses being paid on it. Now, we learn the Canadians have been undercutting U.S. prices to our own millers and have gained 20 percent of our durum wheat markets by so doing. We have arbitrarily slashed our own farmers’ prices to supposedly make our pro­ ducts competitive. This was designed to force other nations out of the market. It hasn’t worked as other nations have simply subsidiz­ ed their producers more and continued to undercut our prices. Only U.S. producers have been hurt." According to Nortk Dakota Senator Kent Conrad, the Canadians have now offered both millers and importers a price at least one dollar per metric ton lower than any American price. This kind of double dealing by a supposedly equal trading partner is neither free or fair, yet the Administration mainly continues its free market initiative, both in the worldwide Gatt negotiations and now in the MexicanAmerican Free Trade Agreement. We have a farm commodity export war. Neither more free trade agreements nor farm gate price slashing will solve it. When we forget illusory free trade agreements and begin negotiating fair trade agreements by determining world needs, and by negotiating market shares, competing on the basis of quality and fair market prices, then we can get on with restoring our family farm infrastruc­ ture and our rural communities. Carl Mcllvain Michigan Farmers Union Hastings Early prison release not warranted Dear editor: Concerning ail the chaos regarding Judge Shuster: I am an inmate in prison and as a former citizen of Barry County, 1 was not sentenced by Judge Shuster. Judge Shuster has a job to do, and giving Mr. DeWitt an early release would only cause grief for the family he hurt. Why should Mr. DeWitt have an early release for the crime he committed? He was sent to prison for a violent crime, for shooting into somebody's house trailer and hurting some people who were decent citizens. Mr. DeWitt is supposed to be a model in- ^Hastings 8(1011617 Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 • (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President Stephen Jacobs Treasurer mate who is "reformed." I have been in prison for almost two years, and fhave never •seen a model prisoner or even a reformed prisoner. Five out of eight inmates who go home on parole from prison, end up coming back within a threc-year period. Is that what we need in Barry County, have a person go home on early release, then come back to prison for the murder of your son. daughter, wife or father? Keep up the good work. Judge Shuster. James Neslund. Jackson Prison Sam Mix and Kris Ruger think having a bike trail through Michigan and Barry County would be a good idea. And they know what a good trail is worth. Mix, formerly of Hastings, and his fiancee spent this summer traveling 4,300 miles by bike from California, north to Washington and east across the country to Michigan. During the three-and-a-half month trip, mostly along state and county roads, the couple toured some of the quietest and busiest parts of the country. Where the traffic was light, they enjoyed the scenery. Where traffic was heavy, they worried that the next semi to come along would bring an abrupt end to their trips, not to mention their lives. The best traveling was in Wisconsin. "They have a great bicycle system there, and it's great for scenery," said Ruger, who also has biked from California to New Jersey. And the worst? "Michigan was the worst state for travel­ ling," Mix said. "The connecting roads and the traffic made it tough." That's where Rails-To-Trails comes in. The Department of Natural Resources and local organizers across the state have mounted a campaign to convert abandoned railroads .nto transportation routes for non-motor vehicles. Enthusiasts have visions of bicyclists, hikers, ('runners, cross-country skiers and equestrians touring the country side, enjoying hours of leisurely travel, free from the noise, smell and danger of cars and trucks But property owners along the abandoned Penn Central railroad in Barry County have mounted an effective campaign to squelch the Rails-To-Trails plan here. And now local government has stepped in to declare its op­ position as well. Property owners say they fear motorcycles and off-road vehicles will take over the trail, leading to noise and vandalism. Residents also say there is some question of who owns the property. Opponents on the Hastings City Council and the Barry County Board of Commission­ ers claim the state will neither patrol the property nor pay for its upkeep, leaving local government to bear the burden. To be sure, these are valid concerns that deserve a satisfactory answer and mutual agreement among all parties. But opposing the entire Rail-To-Trails project from the outset is like throwing the baby out with the bath water. Despite potential difficulties, having a trail in Barry County would promote tourism and offer new recreational opportunities to local residents. Public Opinion= Reporter’s Notes... Ay... Jeff Kaczmarczyk Trails in other states have attracted thou­ sands of visitors bringing millions of tourist dollars into local economies. A system of trails linking Hastings with neighboring cities would bring other Michigan residents as well as out-of-state visitors into Hastings. A trail would provide new recreational op­ portunities for local bikers, hikers, skiers and horse riders who are unwilling to compete with cars and trucks along a busy county or state highway. Trails preserve green spaces, especially in growing urban areas in danger of losing natural areas. Trails can serve as habitats for plants, birds and wildlife while protecting rivers, wetlands and trees. Trails help preserve a historical link with the past. Many towns grew up as the rail­ roads moved westward. New trails can help revitalize towns along the route while calling attention to the historic railroad depots and other buildings along the way. Establishing trails would protect and pre­ serve the railroad corridors for other public use, including communication, water supply, sewer, electric, gas and oil lines. Future uses could include fiber-optic communication lines, which are ideally suited to rail corri­ dors. Declining reserves of oil and natural gas, plus the threat of ozone damage from car and truck emissions, may someday force the United States to rebuild the country’s network of railroads. Preserving the corridors leaves open the possibility of rebuilding railroads quickly and easily. Here in West Michigan, the Kai-Haven trail has more than 34 miles available for bikers and hikers traveling between Kalama­ zoo and South Haven. Another nine miles for horseback riding is expected to open this month. . Meanwhile, to the north and east, organiz­ ers with the Grand Ledge-Eagle-Portland-Ionia Rails-To-Trails group are working to convert unused railroad beds into a "greenway" linking Eaton and Ionia counties. Apart from residents living along a railroad bed who are opposed to the trail for their own reasons, the most common argument against trails is that cities and the state already have parks full of green space for walks and hikes. Indeed, parks are wonderful places to play ball, have picnics or just sit and absorb na­ ture, but they aren't much fun for taking strolls in. Walking in a park is like canoeing on a small lake; no matter where you paddle the scenery is the same. But a trail, like a river, offers new and interesting sights at ev­ ery bend and turn. Besides, a park won't get you from one place to another, and that's the real beauty of a trail. That's also where the profitable tourist dollar comes in. Bikers and hikers who make a long morning’s trip into a town like Hastings are quite likely to stop for lunch or take in some shopping before continuing on their way. Unquestionably, there are serious matters that must be dealt with before a trail can be built. Property boundaries must be settled, and residents who have bought or assumed use of abandoned property must be compen­ sated by the state. Hastings' conversion of its railroad bed into a city street also poses a problem, but there is no reason why they trail couldn’t link up at both ends. Travelers simply would have to bike, hike or ride through a city for a mile or so before continuing along the rural route. The question of whether the Department of Natural Resources builds and maintains the trail or whether it is left to the local govern­ ments also is an issue that must be solved to everyone’s satisfaction. If the state were to compensate local governments for mainte­ nance, perhaps a deal can be struck. Concern over safety and security is perhaps the gravest issue of all. The possibility exists that motorcycles and off-road vehicles could use the trails. Whether the trails are patrolled by local police, state police or DNR officers, a means of limiting access and enforcing the law needs to be established. Additionally, fences, gates, ditches and embankments should be constructed to protect private property along the route. Local property owners naturally fear crime and vandalism along the trail. But vandals and criminals now have access to much of the abandoned rail beds. Evidence suggests that converting the present "no man's land" into a See Column, Page 5 Does Harwell’s exit affect how you feel about the Tigers? Veteran broadcaster Ernie Harwell, 73, later this week will finish nearly a 30-year career announcing Detroit Tiger games. Does the Tigers’ letting Ernie go affect how you will feel about the team in the future? John Jacobs Vice President Frederic Jacobs Secretary Newsroom David T. Young (Editor/ Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor/ Todd Tubergen (Sports Editor/ Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Sue Hinckley Sandra Ponsetto Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Advertising Department Terry Dryer, Hastings: Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 5:30p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. - noon. Ron McKehjy, Hastings: Scott Ommen Denise Howel! Jerry Johnson Phylis Bowers Subscription Rates: $13 per year in Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere "Probably not. but I ‘Til still be a Tiger fan, but I’ll miss Ernie." think it was wrong for him to be fired." POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) Todd Livingston, Hastings: Fred Ziegler, Hastings: David Salazar, Hastings: Dan Wolfe, Hastings: “I’ll still be a Tiger fan, but I’m sad that Ernie’s leaving." “I won’t feel one way or the other. Ernie’s a good announcer. I liked listening to him." “No. It doesn’t make that much difference." “I think Ernie should have the right to continue to work. If he wants to work, he has that right." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 3, 1991 — Page 5 Trappers featured at festival "It's Cider Time Festival" held at Bowens Mills last weekend featured a village with Fork River Free Trappers and their families displaying how the authentic trappers lived. The demonstrations showed much about how trappers and their families lived, including how to start fires without matches, make clothes from animal skins and much more. Here, "Jim Bridger" tends to the fire that will cook his afternoon meal. He struck two pieces of flint together just three times to get the spark that lit the fire. In keeping with the apple and cider theme at Historic Bowens Mills last Saturday, the Thornapple Heritage Association once again produced home-made apple butter. George Evans takes his turn at stirring the vat of Jonathan and Macintosh apples that cook down into the delicious butter. Terry Lancaster sews a new cookskin cap for himself. The trappers also used fox and muskrats to make the warm headgear. Sexual disease statement false Dear editor: Relaxing in the afternoon in the shade of a tent at Bowens Mins Saturday, Fork River Free Trapper Terry Shafer sews a piece of clothing as Paul Bennett tunes his mandolin. Dried herbs and flowers were on display as part of Bowens Mills most recent "It's Cider Time" weekend. Other home-made items were also laid out on tables under the trees at the Historic mill. Column, continued from page 4 — publicly protected and frequently patrolled area surrounded by fences, barriers and gates actually cuts down mischief along the route. These are serious concerns that must be ad­ dressed before a trail can be built. If they cannot be solved, I, too, will oppose the pro­ ject. But saying "no” to the entire concept is an unwarranted slap in the face of the many local residents who welcome the trail and have said so publicly. Hastings’ city motto is "We treasure the old, progress with the new." I can think of no better way to "treasure the old" than to preserve the historic public transportation route that helped build Hastings and Barry County. And I can think of no better way to have "progress with the new” than to support a trail that will attract tourists and improve the quality of life for local residents. Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner wel­ comes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of express­ ing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general inter­ est The following guidelines have been established to help you: •Moke your letter brie; and io the point. •Letters should be writien in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must include their sig­ nature, address and phone num­ ber. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes sucn as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058 Prenuptial Agreements can be your first step in estate planning A prenupital agreement may sound like a quick way to end a romance, but in today’s financial environment it is becoming more common. Prenuptial agreements are legal contacts between a future husband and wife. Such agreements generally detail how the couple’s financial affairs are to be handled during the marriage and in the event of divorce. Owner­ ship of property, insurance protection and in­ heritance rights are just a sample of the finan­ cial considerations addressed in a prenuptial agreement. A well-written agreement can be the first step to an effective estate plan. For example, someone who is marrying for a second time and who has dependent children may want to make financial provisions for the benefit of those children in the event of the parent’s death. Those with significantly more assets than their mates could isolate and protect those assets through a prenuptial agreement. Taking it a step further, those who anticipate a large inheritance or expect to own considerably more assets in the future could use a prenup­ tial agreement. Not only do such agreements segregate assets in the event of divorce, but they only define the limits each partner has in the ether’s estate. Before entering into any prenuptial agree­ ment. it’s important to understand and agree on the separation of assets. Next, find a com­ petent family-practice attorney who is knowledgeable about current property laws in your state of residence. This is important because stale laws differ. For example, if your state one with com­ munity property laws, property acquired by either spouse during marriage is generally owned in equal shares. Once funds are comm­ ingled without prior agreement, the property is usually considered jointly owned. In other states, where property can be owned by whoever has title to it. there could be uneven protection in the case of divorce. Through a prenuptial agreement, however, one can waive rights to the other’s property. As you see. many legal questions arise that only an at­ torney can answer. The important thing to remember about prenuptial agreements is that they are legal contracts dealing with property issues. It is therefore suggested that the contract contain only financial issues. Avoid other issues that serve only to complicate the agreement. Some states require each partner to retain a separate lawyer to avoid conflicts of interest. Even if this is not required, it may be advisable. Prenuptial agreements are not for everyone, but they make a lot of sense for some people. They offer one way to sensibly discuss and agree on property matters before you are forc­ ed to make those decisions at a time of ex­ treme duress. Prenuptial agreements are not irrevocable. They should be written to meet current and anticipated needs. If cir­ cumstances change, and your spouse agrees, they can be changed or terminated. Before signing any prenuptial agreement, understand all the provisions. The best way to protect yourself is to select a knowledgeable attorney who is responsible to you and has your best interests in mind. — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close AT&T 377, Ameritech 617. 547. Anheuser-Busch Chrysler 107. Clark Equipment 237. CMS Energy 197. Coca Cola 65 Dow Chemical 527. Exxon 607. Family Dollar 28'/, Ford 297. General Motors 37'1. Great Lakes Bancorp 12’/. Hastings Mfg. 39s/. IBM i02’/x JCPenney 50V, Johnson & Johnson 88!/» Kmart 427. Kellogg Company 1097. McDonald's 347. Sears 377. Southeast Mich. Gas 157. Spartan Motors 207. Upjohn 447. Gold $354.00 Silver $4.17 Dow Joneu 3018.34 Volume 164.000,000 Change -7. + 7. + 7. —7. -7. + 7. + 7. + 7. + 7. + 37. + 7. + 7. + 7. —7. +3’/. — 7. —1s/. +7. +27. +17. —17. +7. —77. +7. + .50 —.09 —10.73 We are 10 years into a health crisis called AIDS, and still need to correct good inten­ tions, hysteria, and false information. On Sept. 24. the Reminder carried a nearly full page article concerning the “great-date debate.” A Dr. Wortz was quoted as saying, "Calhoun County is second in the state, only to Detroit, for the number of individuals diagnosed as having a sexually transmitted disease.” My thoughts immediately went to Kent County, which contains Grand Rapids, the se­ cond largest city in Michigan. After all, the more human behavior the greater the response. I even questioned a neighbor from Grand Rapids, who explained that "Since Grand Rapids is pretty well grounded in the ‘church’. and when kids are reached early, they won’t be so apt to be as sexually active. Also, in rny own experience, I can see how Calhoun Count}* would be high in sexually transmitted diseases, and teen pregnancies." This individual works with teens, so I said, “Well, you have lived in Grand Rapids, you may know the city better than I, but it just doesn’t sound right.” So next I phoned the Barry County Health Department and asked the health nurse and was given these figures: Detroit city, 4,456 gonorrhea, 1,056 syphilis; Kent, 644 gonor­ rhea, 23 syphilis; Kalamazoo County, 282 gonorrhea, 2 syphillis; Calhoun County. 178 gonorrhea, 4 syphilis. Here are only three Michigan counties, and among them, Calhoun County is not second to Detroit. Be assured, I am not minimizing STD’s by any means. Sexually active people run the risk of both pregnancy and STD’s, but in 1991 young people arc expected to be “sexually responsible." Doesn’t that include receiving information that is responsible Within the gay community, there was a significant reduction in STD’s when the use of condoms became a way of life due to the AIDS crisis. Not to be misinterpreted: con­ doms are not fail proof, but they are not the false security some individuals would try to make us believe they are thought to be. When it is undertstood that there is a proper and improper way to use a condom, one might realize condom failure could be due to faulty use. There is no way of knowing how many men have carried a condom in their billfolds without knowing their own body heat would deteriorate the latex. There is a right and wrong way of putting on a condom. Also if a petroleum jelly, such as vaseline is used, the condom is at least weakened and may break. It is a fact that the AIDS virus cannot penetrate a latex barrier such as a condom. But they do break, which is the reason it is ad­ visable to use a latex condom with a lubricant containing noxinal-9 during sex, because noxinal-9 kills the AIDS virus. Sexual activity has its risks and so does living. I phoned the health department, the reporter, the doctor and the preacher con­ nected with this article, in the order listed. Dr. Wortz strikes me as a very caring per­ son, who had seen the article and says he im­ mediately realized the statement was not .ac­ curate. He told me it would be ok for me to mention our conversation in this lettci. Each of us is capable of making a mistake. We need to be up front and speak out when we know a mistake has been made. We need to get the facts so we are able to speak up. And finally, if you are going to be sexually active, it is each person's decision to make. I hope it is a decision based on knowledge and with sexual responsibility. Sincerely, Harold King Nashville Big Wheel suddenly I popular store To the editor: Now that Big Wheel is closing its doors, it seems to have grown in popularity. Everyone seems to be shopping there now. It’s too bad that some of these same people couldn’t have supported the store six months ago. It’s sad that a community this size can’t, or won’t, support all of its businesses. The> cosing of Big Wheel means one more empty store for Hastings. What business will be next. Maybe yours? In closing, I would like to commend all Big Wheel employees for putting up with nasty customers, with smiles on their faces, even though they are going to lose their jobs. Tari Sherk Hastings Truth sometimes han to face To the editor: Many years ago, Abraham Lincoln said, "You can’t fool all of the people all of the time." I believe he was talking about people like Sharri Norris (Banner letter. Sept. 12). Truth is sometimes hard to face by some people. It goes counter to what they believe. Just ask the sheriff of Barry County and the prosecutor of Barry County. They also have trouble believing that two deputies and a sergeant did not tell the truth. Isn’t freedom great? We must protect it! What we need in Barry County is a judge who upholds the Constitution of the U.S. What we do not need is a judge who abuses the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the laws of the land to clean up the streets of Hastings and give away our private properties to others. Steve Piller Shelbyville Renters do pay property taxes To the editor: Whenever a property tax “millage for ser­ vice" proposal is made, such as for 911, so­ meone always seems to come up with the fallacy that renters pay no property taxes. We should try to clear this up. Landlords pay the actual tax bill, but rental fees are based on upkeep, insurance, profit and taxes. So renters do pay. and a percentage of their rent is allowed as a tax credit on their income tax returns. I’m not a landlord or renter. I own my home and pay the property taxes, but I do wish that people would think a bit before mak­ ing assumptions such as these. Norma A. Porter Delton �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 3, 1991 ( Patton ~Hayward Speaks ) ( Darin John Adamski j ( ATLANTA, GEORGIA ■ Darin John Adamski of Atlanta Georgia formerly of Hick­ ory Comers passed away September 25, 1991 of accidental injuries in Atlanta, Gerogia. Mr. Adamski was bora October 13, 1966 in Kalamazoo. He graduated from Gull Lake High School in 1984. Played basketball and baseball. Attended Western Michigan Univer­ sity for several years. He was a self employed general contractor for the past 3 years in Atlan­ ta, Georgia. His hobby was woodworking. He was married on May 6,1989 to Katherine Boykin. Mr. Adamski is survived by his wife Kather­ ine at home in Atlanta; parents, Richard and Jane Adamski of Hickory Corners; three sisters, Mrs. Debora Hartman of San Antonio, Texas, Mrs Donna Langejans of Richland, Miss Diane Adamski of Atlanta, Georgia; four brothers, Dennis Adamski of Grand Rapids, Daniel Adamski of Thousand Oaks, California, Donald Adamski of Hickory Comers and David Adamski of Richland; paternal grand­ mother, Clara Adamski of Warren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass was held Saturday, September 28 at St. Ambrose Church in Delton with Father Willian Crenner as celebrant Burial was in Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Gull Lake High School, envelopes available at the funeral home and Church. Martha DeHaven ") TYLER, TEXAS - Martha DeHaven, 87 of Tyler, Texas passed away Saturday, September 28, 1991 at her residence following a long illness. Mrs. DeHaven was bora November 17,1903 in Benton Harbor. She has resided in Tyler, Texas since 1976. Mrs. DeHaven is survived by one son, Dr. C.R DeHaven; one daughter, Mrs. Delores DeWeerd, both of Tyler, Texas; eight grand­ children; 12 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy in 1981. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 4 at the Fairplain Chapel, Florin Funeral Service, Benton Harbor. Burial will be in Crystal Springs Cemetery, Benton Harbor. ( Grace Hildred Hesterly ) Joe Williams, Jr. FREEPORT - Joe Williams, Jr., 67 of 4041 Wolfe Road, Freeport, formerly of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 1991 at Pennock Hospital. Arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. 04417484 Hastings Area HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH Part of the Anglican Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Count, choir director. Sunday morning 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.. Morning Worship; 4:45 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. Catholic Church of the Diocese of the midwest. 2415 McCann Rd., Ir­ ving. Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sunday 10:00 a.m. Holy Commu­ nion; 5 p.m. Evening Prayer. 1928 Book of Common prayer used at all services. CHURCH Hastings, MI 49058. Sunday Ser­ vices: Bible Classes 10 a.m.. Wor­ ship II a.m., Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron, Minister. Phone 945-2938. Focus on the Family video scries begins Sept. 4-Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. One Nation Under God Bible Correspondence Course. HASTINGS G R. A C E. BRETHREN, (The Bible Church) Bring Your Bible. 600 Powell Road. 1 mile East of Hastings. Our Motto: "The Bible, the whole Bi­ ble, and nothing but the Bible". Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m. Thursday 7:30 prayer meeting and softball for the youth. Pastor Emeritus, Rus Sarver. Phone 945-9224. Every Sunday is Friend­ ship Day. OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. James Lcitzman Pastor. Sun­ day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m, Services for Adults, Teens and Children. BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 N. Michigan Ave.. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058. Pastor Carl Litchfield. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974. Worship Services — Sunday. 9-00 aun. and 11:00 a.m., ■’Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. 4-H meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesdays. 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers, 801 Barber Rd.. Hastings. F.R.I.E.N.D. Carnival. Sept. 15th, 9: 00-11:00 a.m. Smorgasbords: 4:30-7:30. Sept. 6. Oct. 4. Oct. 19 (reservation this date only). Nov. 8. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church Streets. Philip L. Brown. Pastor. Church phone 616/945-9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. Morning Wor­ ship 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. (nursery attendant). Middle High Youth and Senior High Youth 5:30 p.m. Broadcast of worship service over WBCH AM-FM at 10:30 a m. Mondays Children’s Choir 3:00 p.m. Tuesday. Wednesday, and Thursday Narcotics Anonymous 12:00 noon. Wednesday Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursdays Bazaar Workshop 9 a.m.; Bell Choir 6:30 p.m.: Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m.; Co-Dependcnts Anonymous 8:30 p.m. Saturday Men’s Study Groun 8:00 a.m.; Co-Dependents Anonymous 9 a.m. Friday. Oct. 4 Visually Impaired Persons (V.I.P.’s) 9:30 a.m.; Hastings Women’s Club 12:00 Noon. Sun­ day. Oct. 6 - World Communion Sunday; Belief Basics Class 9:30 a.m. Monday. Oct. 7 - Barry Coun­ ty Jail Ministry Banquet — punch and fellowship time 6:30 p.m.. followed by dinner 7:00 p.m. sug­ gested donation $6. Tuesday. Oct. 8 - Ht-Nooners Potluck Dinner/Program at 12:00 noon; U.M Women Luncheon 12:00 noon. Sunday. Oct. 13 - Senior High Chicken Dinner 12:15 to 2:00 p.m. - proceeds for summer outreach project. Tuesday. Oct 15 - U.M. Men Dinncr/Program 6:30 p.m. THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP, 2750 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A. Arnett, Pastor. Church Office phone 948-2549. Sunday workship 8:30 a.m. and 10: 30 a.m. Sunday Childrens Church. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings, Michigan 948-8004. James R. Barrett. Asst. Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00. Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7:00 p.m., Teens in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Pryer meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir pracice. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. Father Charles Fisher. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:00 a.in. and 11:15 a.m.; Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. Calvary temple church OF GOD, 502 E. Bond, Hastings. Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. 948-2529. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser­ vice — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS I LOAN ASSOCIATION Hastings and Lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 904 Terry Lane (at Starr School Road). Philip R. Colburn, Pastor. Church phene number is 945-2170, if no answer, call 945-3355. Saturday services are: Sabbath School at 9:20 a.m. (for all ages), and Worship Service at 11:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting this Tuesday. 7:00-8:00 p.m. The community is invited. Our Community Service Center, 502 E. Green Street, is open to the public on Monday and Wednesday. 9-12 noon. To make sure your needs are met. call 945-2361 for an appointment for clothing. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan, G. Kent Keller. Pastor. Eileen Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday. Sept. 29 9:30 and 11:10 Morning Worship Service. Nursery provided. Broad­ cast of 9:30 service over WBCHAM and FM; 9:50 Church School for All ages, including new Adult Class; 10:30-11:10 Coffee Hour in the Dining Room. Monday - 7:30 Christian Education Committee Meeting. Wednesday - 7:30 Choir Practice Thursday - 3:00 to 8:00 Rummage Sale. Friday - 9:00 to 4:00 Rummage Sale. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St., Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Oct. 6 - 8:00 Holy Communion; 9: 30 Church School (all ages); 10: 45 Holy Communion, 6:00 Youth Group. Thursday, Oct. 3 4:00 Outreach; 6:45 Bd. of Ed.; 7:00 Stephen Support; 7:30 Adult Choir. 8:00 AA. Saturday, Oct. 5 6:00 Wedding Vow Renewal; 8:00 NA. Monday. Oct. 7 - 6:00 Positive Parenting. Tuesday. Oct. 8 - 3:00 Choir School. Wednesday. Oct. 9 10:30 Wordwatchers; 7:00 SCS Staff. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road. Hastings, Michigan, James A. Campbell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits. BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev. Merlin Pratt. Worship 9 a.m. and Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Wednes­ day. 9:30 a.m.. Alive in Christ Bi­ ble Stud) at Banficld and 7 p.m. at Country Chapel. UMYS 6:30 every Sunday n ght at Country Chapel ex­ cept firu Sunday of the month. Banficld. Delton Area OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK CATHOLIC CHURCH. 6547 Lacey Rd.. Lacey. Mass: Sunday 8: 30 a.m. ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 11252 Floria Rd.. Delton Masses; Saturday. p.m.: Sunday, 11 a.m. ' 5:00 Hastings FLEXFABINCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.O.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway • Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions DBS. Jeff arson ■ 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hostings Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 7?0CcjkRd —Hastings. M.chigan ROSE HILL, VIRGINIA - Patton Hayward (Habe) Speaks, 78 of Avon Park, Florida and formerly of Rose Hill. Virginia passed away Thursday, September 19, 1991 in Avon Park. He was retired from the Motor Wheel of Lansing. He was the son of the late Timothy and Nancy Elizabeth (Lizzy) Combs Speaks. He lived in Lee County until he was a young man and moved to Barry County. He loved coon hunting, fishing and playing the duliemer. He is survived by his wife, Florence Speaks of Avon Park; four daughters, Mary Frances Hentschel of Port Orchard, Washington, Margaret Wood of Hastings, Beulah May Lewis of Mentor, Ohio and Nancy Tate of Knoxville, Tennessee; a brother, Jc* Speaks of Perry; nine grandchildren. Services were held Monday, September 23 from the Speaks Chapel United Methodist Church with the Reverend Robert Brewer Jr. officiating. Burial was in the Fee Cemetery in Rose Hill. Arrangements were made by the ArneyMullins Funeral Home of Rose Hill. HURCH OF GOD. 7th DAY, Banficld, Michigan. Services 10 a.m. each Saturday. Call 671-4100, or Box 42, Bedford. Mich. 49020. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd., 8 mi. S., Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Satur­ day Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9: 30 a.m. ) WOODLAND - Grace Hildred Hesterly, 88 formerly of Woodland passed away Saturday, September 28, 1991 at the Thoraapple Manor, Hastings. Mrs. Hesterly was bom November 9,1902 in Woodland Township, the daughter of Henry and Climena (Durkee) Schaibly. She attended Woodland Schools. She was married to Charles Hesterly, June 19, 1921 in Woodland. He preceded her in death December 8, 1964. They lived and farmed in the Woodland area all their life. She was a member of the Woodbury United Brethren Church, the Church W.M.A. and for several years was the pianist for the Woodland United Brethren Church. Mrs. Hesterly is survived by two daughters, Virginia Tousley of Woodland and Mrs. Melvin (Doris) Blair of Mulliken; four sons, Byron (Betty) Hesterly of Freeport, Verden (June) Hesterly of Ionia, Ronald (Mary) Hesterly and Herbert (Jane) Hesterly, all of Hastings; 18 grandchildren; 27 great grandchil­ dren; three brothers, George Schaibly of Woodland, Kennard Schaibly of Edmore and Hobart Schaibly of Ellington, Florida; one sister-in-law, Grace Schiably of Waukegan, Illinois. She was also preceded in death by two grandsons, Timothy Hesterly and Mark Tousley; one sister, Clara and one brother, Colon. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Octob­ er 1 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Reverend Brian Albright officiating. Burial was in Woodland Memorial Park. A memorial has been established for the Woodbury United Brethren Church or the Thoraapple Manor. ( Betty Louise Crawford INDIANA - Betty Louise (Shuster) Craw­ ford, 58, of200 Simpson Street, Elkhart, India­ na, formerly of Goshen, Indiana and Delton, passed away Monday, September 30, 1991 at Elkhart General Hospital. Mrs. Crawford was bom on August 29,1933 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Clarence (Ted) and Gertrude (Warner) Garrett. Mrs. Crawford provided transportation for the Amish to different places of employment. Mrs. Crawford is survived by her father, Clarence (Ted) Garrett of Wall Lake, Delton; one son, Tom Drake of South Boardman; one daugther, Mrs. James (Julie) Calhoun of Goshen, Indiana; one sister, Beverly Garrett of Battle Creek; one brother, Robert Schuster of Detroit; two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Gertrude Garrett Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 4, at the William’s Funeral Home, Delton, with Reverend Carl L. Hauserman of Portage Chapel Hill United Methodist Church. Body will be in state after 11:00 a.m. Friday. Burial will be at Prairieville Cemetery, Prairieville, Mi. Visitation will be Thursday, October 3 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Reith Rohrer Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home, Delton. ( (7~ Gary J. Terburg DELTON - Gary J. Terburg, 40 of 10849 West Sever Road, Delton, passed away Friday, September 27, 1991. Mr. Terburg was bora on April 30,1951. the son of Garrett (Pete) and Nancy Terburg. He graduated from Comstock High School in 1969. He served with the United States Marine Corp. Gary was a person of great vision and passion, who would do anything for anyone. He loved to sail, thus the name “Pirate”. He loved his land, hunting, fishing and walking with the Spirits that he now dwells with. Mr. Terburg is survived by his fiancee’, Deborah Ann Fisher; two daughters, Rhea Lynn Terburg and Onawa Rae Terburg; his father and step-mother, Pete and Marilyn Terburg of Gobles; mother and step-father, Nancy and Gene Vandenberg of Traverse City; a sister, Mrs. Robert (Brenda Lee) TerburgMickaels of Plainwell; two brothers and wives, Thomas R. and Diane Terburg of Comstock, Paul J. and Sonya Terburg of Delton; two step­ sisters and four step-brothers; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, September 30 at the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton with Pastor Don Browning officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to "Pirate’s Land Memoraal” to help Gary’s visions of a camp for kids on his land become a reality. Memorials may be sent in care of Mr. Paul Terburg, 10082 Bever Road, Delton, MI 49046. Deborah (Carr) Kok ) HOLLAND - Deborah (Carr) Kok. 42 of Holland and formerly of Hastings passed away Monday, September 30, 1991. Mrs. Kok was bom in Hastings. She had lived in the Holland area for the past 20 years. She was employed as a receptionist at Herman Miller in Zeeland for the past 12years. Mrs. Kok is survived by her husband, Steven of Holland; son John Miller of Holland; her mother, Florence Carr of Holmes Beach, Flori­ da; her mother and father-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. George Kok of Grand Rapids; three sisters, Mrs. Philip (Carolyn) Cobb of West Olive, Pamela Carr of Key West, Florida and Mrs. Rodney (Susan) Rawsom of Panish, Florida; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 2 at the Northwood Chapel, Dykstra Funeral Homes, Holland with Reverend Roger Kok officiating. Burial was in Rest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Holland. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Holland. What Kills More Americans Each Year Than Cocaine, Heroin, Suicide, Alcohol Abuse, Auto Accidents And Homicide Combined? John Barry Kalamazoo - Leo John Barry, 85 of 3625 West Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, and formerly of Carlton Town­ ship, Barry County, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 1991 at Borgess Medical Center. Mr. Barry was bora on March 30, 1906 in Barry County, the son of Francis and Nina (Knowles) Barry. He was raised in Barry County and attended Barry County Rural Schools. Mr. Barry was married to Mabel I. Shriber on June 8, 1931. He was engaged in fanning for many years in the Carlton Center area of Barry County. Also, worked for the Pinkerton Agency as a guard for about seven years, retiring in 1971. For many years he and his wife served as super­ intendent of the Craft’s Barn at the Barry Coun­ ty Fair. He was a member and past officer of Carlton Center Grange, Pamona Grange, member of Barry Coanty Farm Bureau, former Carlton Center Justice of ths Peace. Mr. Barry is sur/ived by his wife, Mabel; two sons, Norman Barry of Kalamazoo, Donald Barry of Lake Zurich, Illinois; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; brother, Robert Barry, Benson, Arizona. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Graveside services were held Saturday, September 28 at Fuller Cemetery with Reverend Erwin Tuinstra officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to TB and Emphysema Foundation. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. ( Keith A. 'Hoot'Ayres ) MARQUETTE - Keith A. "Hoot” Ayres, 64 of Marquette and formerly of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 1991 at Marquette General Hospital. Mr. Ayres was bora on June 29, 1927 in Hastings, the son of William and Blanche (Long) Ayres. He was raised in Hastings and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1944 from Hastings High School. He went on to serve in the United States Navy during World War U. Has resided in the Marquette area for the past 39 years. He was married to Ilene Cook on September 12, 1953 in Hastings. Mr. Ayres was employed as a conductor for the Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad for 34 years retiring in June of 1989. He was a member of the Elks Lodge #405, Royal Order of the Moose Lodge #1059, the American Legion and the Sheriffs Association. Mr. Ayres is survived by -vife, Bene; three daughters, Mrs. Elmus (Sue) Brown of Grand Rapids, Judith Elhman of Lansing, Sheri Ayres of Marquette; two sons, David Ayres of Marquette, Daniel Ayres of Saranac; 13 grand­ children, five great-grandcliildren; sister, Mrs. Forest (Maxine) Schondelmayer of Hastings. He was preceded in death by son Michael Ayres in 1987; brother, Kenneth Ayres, 1936. Funeral services were held on Monday, September 30 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Reverend Barry Lucas officiat­ ing. Burial was at the Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Lung Disease. Including Lung Cancer. Fight LUNG DISEASE with a WILL - yours. It’s a matter of life and breath* Bequests are powerful medicine. AMERICAN ± LUNG ASSOCIATION" I TMOvWMtee AMERICAN ± LUNG ASSOCIATION * LOOK NG FOR Esther J. Gould NASHVILLE - Esther J. Gould, 68 of 3554 Section Road, Nashville, passed away Monday, September 30, 1991 at Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital, Charlotte. Mrs. Gould was bora on January 23,1923 in Carmel Township, the daughter of Frank and Bessie (Loveland) Kelly. She graduated from Charlotte High School. Mrs. Gould worked at Kellogg Company from 1945 to 1975 in the packing department, retired in 1975 after 30 years. She was a member of the Kellogg 25 Year Club, Evangel Christian Church of Charlotte. She played the violin and in the 1940’s she played 1st chair of the 1st section with the Battle Creek Symphony. She was married to Clayton Gould in Bryan, Ohio on February 3, 1951. They lived in Bellevue until moving to the Nashville address in 1974. Mrs. Gould is survived by her husband, Clayton Gould; three sons, Denny Gould of Hastings, Terry Gould of MeBane, North . Carolina, Tim Gould of Olivet; one daughter, Barbara Dobberfuhl of Bellevue; sister Kate Priesman of Bellevue; two brothers, Dick Kelly of Diamondale, Jack Kelly; 15 grand­ children, one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Bessie (Loveland) Kelly. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday, October 3 at (he Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue, with Pastor William R. Tate of Evangel Christian Church officiating. Burial will be at the Riverside Cemetery. Bellevue. Memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice, P.0. Box 636, Charlotte, MI 48813. When it comes to taking care of your financial needs, a hometown bank serves you best. W'e are your hometown bank. Stop in soon! Rational SZIISJaNK of SJastings West State at Broadway Hastings, Michigan ) Gun Lake Office 12850 Chief Noonday Rd. Member FDIC �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 3, 1991 — Page 7 euut . Brown-Hoffman to be married on Nov. 9 Joppies to celebrate VanGessel-Pixley united 70th wedding anniversary in marriage June 22 Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Joppie of Vermont­ ville will celebrate their 70th wedding an­ niversary Tuesday, Oct. 8. Irma Ward and Leonard Joppie were mar­ ried Saturday, Oct. 8, 1921, at the Nazarene Parsonage in Nashville, Mich., by the Rev. Elwood Taylor. They have six children Leona (Warren) McNally of Marshall, Louise (Charles) Viele of Vermontville, Leonard (Benina) of Nashville, Barbara (Larry) Musser of Ver­ montville, and Joanne (Douglas) Steward of St. Louis, Mich. A son, Neil, lost his life July 4, 1953, in the Korean War. The Joppies are proud grandparents of 21, who make their homes not only in Michigan, but in California, Texas, Florida and Maryland, They also enjoy 29 great­ grandchildren and several step-great­ grandchildren. For years, the grandchildren and great­ grandchildren have received Christmas tree ornaments hand made by their grandmother. This process starts each year following New Year’s Day. Mrs. Joppie never sits down without something to keep her hands occupied. Leonard and Irma have lived all their mar­ ried life on the same farm on Mt. Hope Highway, south of Sunfield. In 1926, they ex­ changed houses with his parents, and in later years, two parcels of the farm were sold and they purchased the farmland where they still reside. Leonard was a farmer, a milk hauler and a bus driver for the Vermontville, Maple Valley and Lakewood schools for more than 22 years. Irma has been a 4-H leader, an extension and council member, and was very active in the Bismark community. Their large garden was a great delight to many passers-by, but in later years they have had to scale back to pot­ ted plants and hanging baskets of petunias. Their children are planning a small family celebration, but encourage a card shower and give an invitation to stop by and visit them when in the vicinity. Their address is 8428 Mt. Hope Highway, Vermontville, Mich., 49096. Tammy VanGessel and Scott Pixley were united in marriage June 22 at the Southside Church of Christ in Grand Rapids. Maid of honor was Tammie Pummel of Grand Rapids, friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Pam VanGessel of Walker, sister of the bride, and Dawn Hall of Nashville, sister of the groom. Best man was Kenneth Bishop of Nashville, friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Troy Thompson of Vermontville, friend of the groom, and Ted Hall, brother-in-law of the groom. Ring bearer was Tommy VanGessel, nephew of the bride. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard VanGessel of Sparta and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Pixley of Nashville. After the reception following the ceremony and a short honeymoon, the newlyweds are residing in Lake Odessa. Tom’s gets ‘old-fashioned’ Tom’s Market In Hastings has taken on a different look during Its "Oldfashioned Days” sale. Employees dressed in pioneer-style attire have greeted customers. Shown here at the checkout are Pat Coykendall (left), manager, and clerk LaWanda Converse. Suntken-Martinez announce engagement Margaret Cudney-Suntken and Ivan Sur.tken of Charlotte arc proud to announce the engagement of their daughter Lydia Marie to Ray Martinez Jr. He is the son of Raymond and Mary Lou Martinez of Lake Odessa. A fall wedding is being planned. Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: Small business optimism tumbles Stutzes to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Bob and Pearl Stutz of 831 N. Hanover in Hastings will celebrate their 50th wedding an­ niversary with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Oct. 6 at First Presbyterian Church Hall in Hastings. The event will be hosted by their daughters and their families, Mrs. Jerry (Sharon) Brumm of Nashville, Mrs. David (Mary L.) Williams, and Mrs. William (Sal­ ly) Belson of Hastings. They have eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Bob and the former Pearl Roush were mar­ ried on Oct. 3, 1941. Bob retired from Hastings Manufacturing Company in July 1977 after serving many years as union presi­ dent. Pearl is a homemaker. Bob and Pearl are both active members of the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. Pearl is a Church Circle No. 4 and Hospital Guild No. 19 member and does volunteer work. Your presence is the only gift requested. Rynkowski-Stewart announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Donald Adam Rynkowski of Alto proudly announce the engagement of their daughter. Kathryn Mane, to Joshua Wagoner Stewart, the son of Pastor and Mrs. Henry Slewart of Waukesha, Wise. Miss Rynkowski is a graduate of Grand Rapids Baptist Academy and is presently self­ employed. Her fiance is attending Grand Rapids Bap­ tist College and Seminary, where he is prepar­ ing for the ministry. A June 1992 wedding is planned. •Make your letter brief and to the point. •Letters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. Increasing unemployment rates and fewer job openings helped scud the Index of Small­ Business Optimism to its lowest point since February. The survey of 2,620 small-business owners was taken at the end of summer by National Federation of Independent Business. The survey reveals that the Optimism Index fell 216 percent from July after four months of minimal change. “This data is clearly disheartening," said Steve Arwood, state director of the 22-OOO-member NFIB/Michigan. “More people are planning to reduce employment than increase it (by 4 percent), more business owners said credit is becoming increasingly difficult to obtain, and sales expectations for the next three months are down.” The only encouraging sign from the na­ tional survey was that reported price increases remain near record lows. Fewer business owners reported cutting prices to boost sales, indicating that sales levels may be slowly rising. National Federation of Independent Business represents more than 500,000 small­ business owners across the country. •Writers must include their signature, address and phone number. The writer’s name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •So,id letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 WET BASEMENT? Guaranteed system Erer Get Somebody Totolly Warted? Concert at Grace Wesleyan this Sunday The friends of Sarah Zamora are pleased to announce her engagement to James Watch ford. Sarah, a 1990 graduate of Delton-Kellogg High School, now resides in Arkansas. James is serving in the Army and is stationed in Texas. They will be married in Arkansas on Oct. 18. 1991. Apply in writing to ... BARRY COUNTY LUMBER P.O. Box. C. Hastings. Ml 49058 FlFYlHfF Please ca" Robert Curtis PERSONNEL (219) 482-3532 INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... Since 1908 • • • • • • Farm Business Mobile Home Personal Belongings Rental Property Motorcycle Eticrar/lgerjci JIM, JOHN, DAVE WANTED lumber not necessary. Northeast Indiana's largest Temporary Help company has identified the Hastings area as a prime location for one of its temporary help franchises. The ideal candidate will have lived in the Hastings area and have some sales or personnel experience. He/She will benefit by having local ownership, small franchise fees, and extensive training and support. If you would like more information on how you can be your own boss in this rapidly growing industry. • Individual Health • Group Health • Retirement • Life • Home • Auto SALES^HFLP Part-Time Evening Retail FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY Zamora-Watchford engagement told 1-800-237'2379 LIST OF OUR CUSTOMERS IN YOUR AREA • 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. or flexible, experience in Amy Fletcher of Indiana Wesleyan Univer­ sity will present a special concert at Grace Wesleyan Church 1302 S. Hanover, Hastings, Sunday, Oct. 6, at 6 p.m. Fletcher has traveled nationally most of her life, appearing at such places as Dr. Robert Schuller’s Crystal Cathedral. All are invited. A freewill offering will be received. 1 > Waterproofing Method Permanently & Completely Eliminate* All Water Leakage Problems 9126 East DE Av-Rlchlanrt, Ml B-DRY * CALL " NOW FOR FREE ESTIMATES & FRIENDS DON'T LET FRIENDS DRIVE DRUNK. Barry County Marriage Licenses: Scott Ran Venton, Vermontville and Michelle Lynn Eastman. Nashville. Michael David McMinn, Delton and Calhcryn Connable Ashby. Delton. Roger Dale McCowan. Jr.. Battle Creek and Kathy Jane Bays. Battle Creek. John David Myers, Freeport and Barbara Jean Crandall, Freeport. Shane Phillip Miller, Bellevue and Joan Louise Norris. Hastings. William Bryon Hubbell, Hastings and Amy Lynne Boulter, Hastings. Michael Dean Crilly. Nashville and Maryellen Kay Powers. Nashville. Dr. Thomas Alton Elwood, Kentwood and Janet Purdy Sec. Middleville. Larry Leroy Kilboum. Bellevue and Carol Ann Jones. Bellevue. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Russell of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Allison Kristine Brown, to Larry W. Hoffman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hoffman of Nashville. The bride-to-be is a 1988 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently employed at Lacks Ind. The groom-elect is a 1984 graduate and is currently employed at Lescoa Inc. The wedding will be Nov. 9, at the First United Methodist Church of Hastings. □ 945-3412 Accounts Payable Flexfab, Inc. is seeking applicants for an opening in Accounts Payable. Consideration will be given to person with the following experience, training and qual­ ifications: Knowledge and experience with com­ puterized A/P systems. 2. Experiencd with General Ledger work in­ cluding journal entries and account balancing. 3. Demonstrable skills on P.C. including spreadsheet creation and use. 4. Acceptable ten-key and data entry skills. (Testing may be required.) ' Ability to communicate well, both writ­ 5. ten and oral. 6. Post High School accounting classes or training required. 7. Associates Degree would be desirable. Applicants who met these qualifications should apply prior to October 10 at: M.E.S.C. Office 102 S. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: 948-8087 Hours: Between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 3, 1991 Bless you. Professor and Mrs. Irish. Ditto those terrific students who signed on to help, and kudos to that compassionate features editor. Genie Campbell. She certainly came to the rescue. Legal Notices MORTGAGE NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE — Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Bruce D. Wilson and Janice M. Wilson, husband and wife, of Barry County. Michigan. Mor­ tgagor. to Administrator of Veterans Affairs (nka: Secretary of Veterans Affairs). Mortgagee, dated the 27th day of Feberuory. 1968. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 28th day of February. 1968, in Liber 190 of Barry County Records, on pages 149-152. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of four thousand, two hundred sixty six dollars and twenty-nine cents ($4,266.29); And no suit or proceedings at low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of October 1991. at 10:00 o’clock A.M., Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the east door entrance to the Court House in Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the in­ terest thereon at six percent (6%) per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersign­ ed, necessary to protect its interest In the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All of land situated In the City of Hastings in the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, and described as follows, to-wit: Lot 12, Block 6, Lincoln Park Addition, formerly Village of Hastings, as rec'd plat thereof, LI of Plats. P55. aka: 705 West Bond St.. Hastings, Ml 49058 During the six months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed. Dated: August 27. 1991 Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Mortgagee Thomas K. Maher (P31903) Attorney for Mortgagee 477 Michigan Avenue. Room 1460, Detroit. Ml 48226 (10/3) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 91-20704-NC In the matter of Benjamin Joseph Summerfield. TAKE NOTICE: On Thursday, Oct. 24. 1991 at 3:15 p.m., in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of Benjamin Joseph Summerfield to Benjamin Joseph Dibell. The change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent. September 23. 1991 Bonnie Dibell 531 E. Marshall Hostings. Mi 49058 (10/3) SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Terry Paul Crawford and Linda Sue Crawford, husband and wife, of Kentwood. Michigan to First Security Sav­ ings Bank, a federally chartered savings bank organized and existing under the Lows of the United States of America, of Bloomfield Hills. Michigan. Mortgagee, dated May 30, 1990 and recorded on June 4. 1990, in Liber 500, on page 10. Barry County Records. Michigan, and on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date herof the sum of Seventy-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Twelve and 26/100 Dollars ($77,912.26). including interest at 10.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venude. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 11:00 o'clock a.m., on November 14. 1991. Said premises ore situated in City of Middleville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 37 of Hilltop Estates, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 5 of Plates on Page 74. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: Oct. 3. ’991 First Security Savings Bank. Mortgagee Robert R. Shuman, Attorney 200 E. Long Lake Road Suite 110 Bloomfield Hills, Mi 48304-2361 (313)645-9400 (10/31) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Estate Filo No. 91-20676-SE Estate of EDNA MAE DICKINSON. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS’ Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On August 28.1991 in the probate courtoom, Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Gary R. Holman, acting Judge of Probate, a hearing was held on the petition of James Dickinson requesting that James Dickinson be appointed personal representative of Edna Mae Dickinson who lived at 712 North Church, Hastings, Michigan and who died March 3. 1991; and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated March 5, 1984 be admit­ ted to probate. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. September 30, 1991 Robert L. Byington. (P-27621) 222 West Apple Street Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 945-9557 James Dickinson 4466 North Branch Road North Branch. 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In a very real sense, it was a message of love from the grave. I shall carry that column in my wallet until I die, with a little note of my own. Perhaps our children will hear our voices expressing the love we had for each other. Although the description of the woman who wrote is hilariously self-deprecating, I con­ sidered my wife the most beautiful woman in the world. I’m writing in the hope that others may recognize real love when they are lucky enough to have it. - Anon, in Pa. Dear Anon.: What a love story! Here’s the column your wife carried: Dear Ann Landers: This is for "Marvin." who complained because his wife undresses in the bathroom. Here I am, my love, in the nude (at your re­ quest). My bra that pushed me "up and out" now lies in a heap on the floor. My breasts, now flat and pendulous, look as if they might reach my navel. The foundation garment I wear to keep me tall and straight (with a nice flat tummy), I have shed like a snake. My fanny is drooping and my abdomen is amazingly round. If I still have toes, I sure as heck can’t see 'em. Now, my love, is it lights on or off? It’s hell to be old. but I’m yours - you can make book on it. - E in Oregon, which is Not Where I Live Genie Campbell, features editor of the State Journal. She will refer you to the right people. Confidentiality guaranteed.’ "Meanwhile. Professor Irish told his students that he would offer credit to any in­ terested students willing to help the letter writer. Three second-year students signed on: Vai Bailey-Rihn, John Fricke and Kevin Whitmore. They were joined by a third-year sludent. Walt Skipper. Both Vai and Walt were certified public accountants. Kevin had worked in an IRS office before going to law school. "The identity of the letter writer remained unknown for only a short while. Genie Camp­ bell got many responses. She referred two to the law school. One was the person who ac­ tually wrote to Ann Landers, the other was a family whose story was so sad that Genie ask­ ed the law school students to help them. They did. "As for the woman who wrote to Ann Landers, the law school helped her and her husband complete federal and state tax returns for 1989, which enabled them to deal with their outstanding tax years. Ihe law school dropped out of the picture after the woman contacted the IRS regional office and arranged an ongoing pay-back schedule. The second, family found out they had a refund coming. "With the combined help of the Wisconsin State Journal, Genie Campbell and the law students, the law school was able to help two distraught families." Dear Readers: Howzat for a day brightener? What a great place, that Universi­ ty of Wisconsin! I’m proud to say I received an honorary degree from the U. of W. in 1985. New telephone directories have arrived for the Ionia area. The directories for this and the previous year have, in alphabetical order, all the listings for the severalcommunities. Many people have held on to their old books for case in locating local names. The chief advantage of the newer listing for the customer is in finding numbers of persons who live on the borderlines of community areas such as those with Lake Odessa ad­ dresses but with possible Woodland numbers or those who might be on Clarksville or Saranac lines. For the telephone company the advantage is likely a reduction in printing cost because of the smaller number of pages used. The landmark apple tree on the lawn of the church across the street from the post office has fallen to the chainsaw. It bore a good crop of apples most years, even without benefit of Barry County Transit's successful Holly Trolley and student transportation programs will be shared at the 10’h Annual Confer­ ence of Rural Public Transit in North Carolina. A representative from the Michigan De­ partment of Transportation will make the Homeowners • Farmowners • Automobile • Business and Commercial • Boatowners and Yacht • Workers’ Comp Insurance Stack Insurance Agency, Inc. 128 W. Mill St., Hastings 616-945-9568 REPRESENTING WORK OVERSEAS Major U.S. companies Interviewing now for TAX-FREE, High Income positions. Construction. Heavy Equip. Operators. Data Processing, Petro-Chemical. Security, Ex-Military. Welders. HVAC, Diesel Mechanics, ESLs, and more. Worldwide locations. Paid Travel & Full Benefit Packages. Serious applicants call: tj Hastings Mutual Insurance Company (813)886-4110 Or send resume to ... The Placement Center 4350 W. Waters Ave. Suite 201 Tampa, FL 33614 only silent until you med us. SOUP, SALAD & FRUIT BAR with most dinner entree purchases Now when you purchase most dinner entrees, you’ll get our famous Soup, Salad and Fruit Bar FREE! Decide for yourself at Big Boy CITY of HASTINGS Election Notice CLOSE of REGISTRATION Registration will be taken at the office of the City Clerk each working day until Mon­ day, October?, 1991 on which day the City Clerk will be in her office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of receiving registrations of electors HASTINGS 915 W. State Street 948-2701 •Docs not include sandwiches. sandwich combinations or lunch and dinner features. Excludes Health Smart " and children's Menus, Hig Ifciy i, j rryi.u-rcd :ru.;.-rnart f Take notice that any qualified elector of the City of Hastings, County of Barry, who is not already registered for the odd year general election to be held, November 5. 1991. RFSTAl RAM 0&RAKESHOP R- qualified to vote SHARON VICKERY, City Clerk Hastings, Michigan Is that Ann Landers column you clipped years ago yellow with age? For a copy of her most frequently requested poems and essays, send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $4.85 (this includes postage and handling) to: Gems, c/o Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562. Chicago, III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $5.87.) COPYRIGHT 1991 DICATE. INC. CREATORS SYN­ spray. The fruit was pest free. Its variety could not be named by the MSU experimental farm at Clarksville. Scions of this tree were sent to an eastern nursery company about three years ago for nurture and preservation for posterity. Now there is a bench around a stump. The stump shows at least 73 rings which show some dry years. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet next week Thursday evening, Oct 10. at the Lake Manor at 7:30 p.m. Vice president Pahl of Sunfield has announced that the speaker will be attorney James Pahl of Sunfield with a topic of the Civil War. Lakewood Community Council has met for planning for the annual Christmas Basket pro­ ject, which packs and delivers food baskets with socks, mittens and toys for children to needy persons in the entire Lakewood school district. Two local transit programs being featured at meeting For All Your Insurance Needs •---------- 1 We re Gem of the Day (Credit Meryl Streep): People who say they "sleep like a baby" never had one. Lake Odessa News: Law students help letter-writer Dear Ann Landers: Some time ago, you printed a letter from a woman in Madison, Wis., whose husband hadn't paid taxes for seven years. She was worried that the Internal Revenue Service would catch up with them and wrote to you. You said. "Consult a tax expert." • I came across the enclosed article by Susan S. Katcher in "Gargoyle," the bulletin of the University of Wisconsin Law School. I thought your readers might like to sec what happened. -- Z.S.Rv II. Sparta, Wis. Dear Z.S.R.: Thanks for your sharp eye. Here’s the article: ; “Last year the anguish that tax problems can cause was brought to the attention of col­ umnist Ann Landers, in a letter signed ‘Wor­ ried in Madison, Wis.’ “Anne Irish, wife of Charles Irish, pro­ fessor of tax-related courses at the University of Wisconsin Law School, brought the letter to her husband's attention and suggested that perhaps the law school might offer assistance. "We contacted Ann Landers’ office and learned that the desperate letter writer was anonymous. The letter was attributed to Madison, Wis., because of the postmark. Pro­ fessor Irish’s assistant called Genie Campbell of the Wisconsin State Journal, who printed this sidebar four days later: "’Legal aid offered to “Worried" who didn’t pay taxes. Help is offered by the UWMadison Law School to the woman who is frightened because she and her husband haven’t paid taxes in seven years. She asked Ann Landers for advice. Faculty members in the law school will represent this couple without charge. If you are the couple, contact Dear Ann Landers: My wife and I have several children, most of whom arc married and have children of their own. One daughter has a different lifestyle. She has been living with another woman for several years, and we have accepted this as best we can. I want to have a picture taken for the pur­ pose of recording our family genealogy. Copies will be sent to other family members, as well as the local historical society. My daughter insists that her "friend" be in the picture since she has lived with this woman longer than her brother has lived with his wife. I am opposed to this and she is furious. . I suggested a separate picture for the book without her friend but she says it is out of the question because the woman will be hurt if she is not included. Am I wrong in wanting to exclude my daughter’s live-in woman friend from the pic­ ture? Please respond in print. -- A Troubled Mother Dear Troubled: Genealogists include only members of the family by blood relationships or marriage. Live-in partners, whether straight or gay, do not qualify no matter how long they have been together. Perhaps it would help if you showed your daughter a statement from the Historical Society describing the guidelines. I recom­ mend it. PREMIUM CUSTOM DENTURES COMPLETE DENTURE IMMEDIATE DENTURE UPPER DENTURE .PARTIAL DENTURE <695 *425 *395 *425 "All teeth and materials used meet the hrgh standards sot by the American Dental Ass n "Our on premises tab provides individual 8 efficient service. ’Free denture consultation & examination (616) 455-0810 ’L.D. Himebaugh DDS •D.D White DDS •G Mancewicz DOS 2330 44th St., S.E., Grand Rapids I I I | presentation at the conference, using pictures and slides of Barry County's programs. Local Transportation Manager Joseph Bleam said a state transportation employee interviewed him about the two programs for about 45-minutes. These two programs serve clients "we never reaiJy had a market for before," Bleam said. Prior to that, the transit service was primarily geared to senior citizens and the handicapped. Barry County was the first in the state to implement the Holly Trolley rides during the Christmas season and since then several other systems have used the idea. The trolley is a recreational use of the transit system. "It pulled us from being a busing service to an event," said Bleam. The Holly Trolley is a new vehicle, mod­ eled after an old-fashioned street car, that the County Transit borrows from the Michigan Department of Transportation. The trolley is decorated locally with a wreath and festive greenery roping. Riders hop on the trolley for tours around the city of Hastings. Routes are geared to areas where homes have been beautifully decorated with outdoor lights for Christmas. On some of the evening rides, Santa and his Singing Elves lead a sing-along of favorite Christ­ mas carols. As many as 12,000 people took trolley rides one year when the County Transit bor­ rowed two trolleys from the state. Regarding the student transportation pro­ gram, Bleam said that use of the transit is implement everywhere. However, his drivers actually provide "a kind of baby sitting" in addition to safe transportation becc.use drivers make sure a child can get into a home before the bus pulls away. If a child can’t get into the house, the child gets back on the bus. More than 100 students per day use the County Transit system within the city of Hastings. As bad weather arrives that num­ ber jumps to about 130 or more per day, he said. Parents can select any type of schedule, such as every day or twice a week, to have their children use the transit or just call when there is a need for a single use. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 3, 1991 — Page 9 This is the Elmdale station in 1991. By Guest Writer Joyce F. Weinbrecht This article is taken from the Memoirs of Walter L. Wallace. Jean Wallace Muliken, his daughter, supplied the manuscript. Walter L. Wallace was bom April 13, 1886, on a farm in Irving Township, one and onefourth miles south of the village of Freeport. He was the son of Jacob Wallace, who died when he was 76 years of age. Jacob died without making a will, which resulted in the division of the 80-acrefarm in­ to fourths. The farm did not make enough in­ come to support four families, so Walter and his mother sold their shares to his half brother, Otto Lightfoot, and purchased a house east of the village limits of Freeport. Today's article will cover his experiences starting with that time. He began writing about his life in December I960, adding to it over several years. ***** Walter writes: “As time came and went it was necessary for me to quit school. In the summer time, I had to help with the farm work when I was on­ ly 11. At the age of 13, I had to quit school without passing the eighth grade. “I talked with my mother, telling her that I would like to go to school to learn a trade of some kind. I was sure (that) she wanted me to have an education, but there was no money available. “In the meantime my brother, Otto (Lightfoot), had been keeping company with a girl named Thursa Kohler and he informed us •hat they were engaged to be married. A few weeks before the time set for their marriage, Otto was working in the field plowing when suddenly the plow hit a large rock causing the plow to hit Oho in such a way that it broke four ribs and one of the ribs punctured the lower lobe of his lung. He was very sick for several days. The doctor told him that he could sit up long enough for the wedding. "Thursa came from a family of six children. She had to give up her schooling to help support the family. She seemed to adjust herself perfectly in her new surroundings (and) with our family. We learned to love and respect her highly. “Since Otto was unable to work, Thursa and I carried on the farm work. It was com cutting time, so we cut the com, husking it, also doing the necessary farm work such as milking, tending the sheep, pigs and chickens. “At this point I would like to reminisce over some things that took place after mother and I had settled into our little home. “It seemed hard to leave the farm, but after several weeks I told her (his mother) that I would have to leave, as it was necessary for me to get started on my own. She finally con­ sented and in less than 30 days mother, my step-sister and I had sold our shares to my brother and his wife for the sum of $2,600. “I immediately applied for a job in the Cheesbrough Handle Factory (which still is operating in Freeport) and started to work. I walked to work, carried my dinner and received the fabulous sum of 75 cents a day for 10 houers of work. "We found a little home about three-fourths of a mile east of Freeport, which we purchas­ ed for the sum of $400. There was one and one-half acres of land, plus a nice brook flow­ ing through the east end of the lot. "It also included a flowing well of clear, cold water. I built a little shed around it and inside we sank a 20-inch die. Here is where we kept our butter, milk and other food, which needed to be kept cold. “We had bid on the horse and the buggy at the sale and took them with us. This furnished us transportation and we used the horse to cultivate the garden. We raised all of our own vegetables besides keeping about 40 laying hens. "I continued to work at the Handle Factory for one and one-half years. Then I had a chance to work in the Moore Grocery Store. I worked during the winter months only. “In the summer, I started to work for Leap Karcher at carpenter work. There I received $1 for 10 hours of work. “I continued to work for Mr. Karcher through the summers, but later changed to grocery stores, wot king in Bert Long’s store. He had bought Nagler’s General Store. Later I went into business with Mr. Long, buying one-half interest. The store was known as the Long-Wallace General Store. This deal pro­ vided to be unsatisfactory. In February 1919, I sold my interest back to Mr. Long. "Then my brother-in-law. Earl Bumford and I bought the Jay Mead store on East State Street in Hastings. Our store was known as the Wallace and Bumford East Side Grocery. “In the winter of 1906. after finishing work for Mr. Karcher. when the weather was too cold to do carpenter work, it was necessary to find a different job. A fellow named Bert Smelker and I took a job cutting wood and logs up the railroad tracks north of Freeport on the Frank Dorr farm. His woods contained some of the largest trees of any farm around. "We walked up the railroad tracks and car­ ried our lunches. Some days we would make as much as $1.50 a day. We ate our lunches in the bottom end of a big log. which over the years had rotted out leaving only the shell. I could stand up straight inside the log and not bump my head. It was a nice place to eat our lunches, out of the cold. The following spring, I went back to work with Mr. Leap Karcher. “Among several bams that we built was one completly round, and to the best of my knowledge, the only round bam ever built in the state of Michigan. (Mr. Wallace was unaware of several round bams that are in Michigan.) It is still being used and in ex­ cellent condition. (In 1991, it is still standing and being used and is in excellent condition.) It is situated on die Bullard farm in Bowne Township (Kent County). “Mr. Ward Bullard and his brother drafted this building while attending Michigan State University. We used their blucprintes in con­ struction. This bam has the capacity of a 60’ by 100’ regular bam with an eight-foot silo, 65 feet high from the basement to peak. “Built in the center of the barn was a feed alley around die silo in the basement, and all stock faced the alley with a litter carrier com­ plete around the back of the stock. “This was a very interesting building to work on. as most of the materials were hard wood with six-inch pine siding. The roof was a hip roof with two and one-half inch rib. two inches apart all around the roof and covered with a steel roof. “I had the misfortune to fall 28 feet down through a hole in the floor, which was used to pul feed down in the basement. I broke four ribs, cut a hole in my head, not bad. and was off work for three wc.ks. Il was a mighty rough ride in a buggy over a frozen country road about seven miles to Freeport to the doctor. “There were six of us who worked on the bam. Boss Leap Karcher. Jack Simpson. George Leonard, Owen Nash and myself, plus two Bullard boys. “It so happened that Millard (Lightfoot, his half brother) and his wife Lydia and their son Bernie moved into the house adjacent to our property on the west. That made it a lot more comfortable, especially for mother, as she could go back and forth and she wouldn’t be left alone when I was working. “Maybe someone reading this will remember the night that the Pere Marquette train ran into the back end of the Grand Trunk train, which was stationed on the Y track at Elmdale. Mich. (Elmdale is north of Freeport, west of Alto and east of Clarksville. The railroad, which had been planned to run from Lowell to Hastings never was finished any further than Freeport. The railroad was called the Kalamazoo. Lowell and Northern Railroad. The line into Freeport was called the Elmdale Freeport Branch. The last train to come to Freeport, and make the return run to Elmdale was on Sept. 12, 1935. The track was tom up shortly after that, and the ties were used for wood. “The collision completely telescoped two coaches and another coach badly. At this time. Elmdale was a junction for the Pere Marquette that came into Freeport. “We received the news of the train wreck soon after it happened. My sister-in-law and I immediately got ready and hitched the horsc on the buggy and started for Elmdale, six miles from Freeport. “I don’t know how long it took us to make the trip, but they were still pulling the dead and injured from the wreckage. On the depot platform lay a number of bodies. Most of them were scalded to death, as the boiler of the engine had burst. "We started over to the wreck and saw a man who had climbed out on his own power and staggered over to us. We could still feel the hot steam coming from his breath, his face beginning to turn black. “He uttered, ’My God, my God!’ and went down. “This was one of the worst train disasters on record at that time. The cause of the wreck was the neglect of the closing switch. Had it been closed, the train would have gone straight through on the main tracks. This wreck occurred in 1904. (The first depot in Freeport on the Kalamazoo, Lowell and Northern Michigan Railroad, Elmdale Freeport branch burned in 1896. The last depot was tom down in 1936. The railroad bed was graded south of Freeport for two miles when the funds ran out. A shadow of this old railroad bed can still be seen on some of the farms south of Freeport. The railroad tracks followed the county line between Ionia and Kent counties). “I would like to mention some of the times we had at the Barry Coura^ Fair. It was a big event in the early 1900s. ‘ ’ ■* ’ 'Ve would try to attend the fair at least two or three times a week. This meant that we had to get up about three o’clock in the morning, do the chores, eat a quick breakfast and be ready to start about 4:30 in the morning. “We would have three seats on the wagon filled to capacity. Sometimes we took the neighbors and would arrive at the fairgrounds around 11:30 or noon. "The first thing would be to spread the tablecloths on the ground and bring out the food, plenty of it. Many times three or four families would eat together. “Then we would enjoy the fair the rest of the day. It didn’t cost much to go to the fair. If it had been expensive, we would have stayed home. After seeing ail the exhibits and wat- Fk’EEPOUT This map is of Freeport in 1913. ching the races, seeing the show on the grand­ stand. watching a balloon ascension, then fireworks to end the day, we would start for home arriving there in the wee hours of the morning. "One of the big times in Freeport was at the time of state or national elections. We had an old fashioned torch-light parade on one of these occasions. When the parade was over, the crowd gathered in front of one of the stores, where we listened to a political speech. “A fellow by the name of George Miller, bald headed, weighing 240 pounds and another man named Ed Austin, who was about the same size and also bald headed, started to fight. “I was just a kid and curious as to what was taking place so I squeezed through the crowd until I stood close to Miller. Just then, Austin pulled a club out of his overalls and hit Miller on top of the head, knocking him out cold. Some of the men took them both to the blacksmith shop and locked them in. That was our jail when one was needed. "My mother attended the Congregational Church regularly. I was invited to attend the Epworth League, a group of the young people of the Methdist Church, and there I met the girl who became my wife about two years later. Her name was Bertha Wolfe, daughter of Jacob Wolfe and step-mother Rhoda Kin­ ney Wolfe. Bertha had a sister name Verda. Their mother had died when the girls were young. "I made a date for the following Sunday evening: From then on we went together steady until our marriage on Oct. 29, 1909... “I will never forget the day of our mar­ riage. I was sent to finish putting the roof on Dan Allerding's house. I just nicely got started when it turned bitter cold and snowed so hard that I had to seep the snow off to see the lines to shingle by. “I also had to take the nails down on the stove to keep them warm. I worked as fast as possible and finally finished about 3:30 p.m. By the time I got home, it was 4:30 p.m. After getting thawed out I shaved and got dolled up. "Mother and I went to the Wolfe residence. The guests were all assembled; the hour had come for the ceremony but the minister hadn’t... Believe me, I was getting pretty ner­ vous by that time. "Finally, I went to the window and saw him standing on the corner visiting with another fellow. Finally, he did come. The service was completed and we enjoyed a wonderful reception. “There were about 40 relatives and friends there. We received many beautiful and useful gifts. “After the visiting was over, along with the congratulations and good wishes, the crowd dispersed. Mother, Bertha and I went to my mother’s home, where we stayed until we moved to the Kinney farm, which my father­ in-law owned. Thus began married life for the Walter L. Wallaces. Legal Notice SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by MARK E. MacFADYEN and GERALDINE A. MocFADYEN. husband and wife to D & N SAVINGS BANK. FSB. now known os D & N Bank, fsb, Mortgagee, dated March 27,1990, and recorded on March 29. 1990, in Liber 497, on page 68. Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Eight Thou­ sand Thirteen and 02/100 Dollars ($68,013.02). in­ cluding interest at NBD Prime Rate + 5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be fot eclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State Street, Hastings. Michigan, at 11:00 o'clock a.m., on October 31, 1991. Said premises are situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 1/2 of the following: A parcel of land in Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 8, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, described as commencing at the center of Section 8 for place of beginning, said place of beginning being the center of highway, thence West on the 1/4 line to Bluff Road of Supervisors Plat of Brigg's Subdivision, thence Northerly along the East side of said Bluff Road a distance of 200 feet, thence East to center of highway, thence Southerly along center of highway to place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless found abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Doted: September 19, 1991 CAROLYN J. CRAWFORD (P40384) MASON. STEINHARDT. JACOBS AND PERLMAN. Professional Corporation Attorneys 4000 Town Center, Suite 1500 Southfield, Ml 48075 DSN BANK, fsb Mortgagee (10/17) Extra Copies Before you fix up. paint up or tear up, nail down a Home Improvement Loan from Hastings City Bank. We offer home improvement loans at competitive rates with a variety of terms to fit your budget Stop by or call any of our convenient offices today. ^Hastings (Hitv Safe and sound since 1886 of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! e EQUAL HOUSING Hastings 945-2401 Middleville 795-3338 Bellevue 763-9418 • MEMBER Nashville 852-0790 FDIC Caledonia 891-0010 Wayland 792-6201 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 3, 1991 >£^iPigskin Preview Hastings - Marshall showdown highlights Friday night games by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor Il doesn't get any better than this. Through three weeks of the league season, Hastings, Marshall and Battle Creek Lakeview have been on a collision course. All are 3-0 in conference play and all boast 4-0 overall marks. The Saxons can take a huge step towards repeating as conference champions Friday night when Marshall visits Johnson Field for the annual homecoming game. The survivor will likely be tied with Lakeview atop the league standings, assuming the Spartans defeat Albion at home Friday night. Hastings travels to Lakeview for another key league game next Friday, and will entertain Sturgis, which has just one league loss, the following week. And while the loser will not be eliminated from the Twin Valley, it will most definitely face an uphill battle. Here is a look at this and the rest of Friday’s games: Marshall at Hastings This game needs no hype. Both teams have pointed to this game all season long, and for good reason. Last year the Saxons blanked Marshall 14-0 and went on to post an undefeated regular season. Both teams are rated among the top ten Class BB schools in the state. The Redskins are rated second behind Farmington Hills Harrison, while Hastings debuted at ninth in this week’s pol*. Question marks abound foi the Saxons, and most of them originate from the offensive side of the ball. Hastings has scored 76 points in its four wins this season, an average of 19 points per game. But over half of that total was during a 41­ 14 win over Albion. The Saxon defense has played well all season long, having posted two shutouts and allowing just five points per game. Darrell Slaughter, Jason Hetherington, Chris Youngs and the rest of the defensive unit has been equally adept at stopping the run as well the pass. But the Saxons have yet to see the likes of Marshall this season. The Redskins are led by quarterback Erik Giannunzio, who likes to run the option and also posesses a strong throwing arm, according to Hastings coach Bill Karpinski. Giannunzio ran for two scores and hit receiver Jeremy Currie with a 62-yard scoring pass in last week's 36-6 win over Albion, But Karpinski is subscribing to the old adage "it's what’s up front that counts.” "It will all come down to execution," Karpinski said of Friday's game. "The team that blocks the best and tackles the best will win the game." The Redskins also play defense. Marshall held the explosive Albion attack to 153 total yards in last week's game. This will be far and away the best team the Saxons have seen this season. Hastings' first four opponents have combined for just three wins and 13 losses overall. Pick: Marshall 14, Hastings 7 Middleville at Hamilton This contest is the O-K Blue version of the game of the week. Both teams come in with 3-0 league marks, tied with Byron Center for the league lead. And both teams are led by record­ setting running backs. Trojan fullback Jamie Berg ran past, around and over the Godwin Heights defense for a school-record 408 yards rushing last week in a 57-28 rout. He scored five times on runs of 50 or more yards, including scores on his first two attempts. The Hawkeyes counter with the duo of Matt Lohman and Chad Alexander, who combined for 331 yards and four touchdowns against Comstock Park last week in a 30-0 shutout. The difference in the game should be Middleville quarterback Dave Sherwood. If the Hawkeyes key on Berg, and they will if they want to win, Sherwood can use his speed and explosiveness outside to break a big play. A Trojan win should set up a showdown for the O-K Blue crown the following week at home against Byron Center. Middleville has won or shared the past four league titles, and they are gunning for number five. Pick: Middleville 30, Hamilton 16 Delton Kellogg at Kalamazoo Christian The Panthers got a look at the run 'n' shoot offense two weeks ago against Covert Yet coach Rob Heethuis believes the Comets will pose more of a threat than Covert did in that 56-0 massacre. Deltoa has averaged 44 points per game, most of it rushing behind a strong offensive line, led by Matt Wells and Rollie Ferris. Running backs Jeff Edwards and Sean Smith have routinely posted 100-yard outings. Edwards leads the county with 14 touchdowns, and Smith has also tallied his share. Panther quarterback Doug Tigchelaar has proved he can be a dangerous weapon as well. He threw a long scoring pass against Paw Paw earlier in the season and delivered again last week in a 56-26 thumping of previously unbeaten Parchment. Delton need wins against the Comets and against Kalamazoo Hackett next week to set up a showdown for the KVA title Oct. 18 against Battle Creek Pennfield. Pick: Delton 44, Christian 12 Maple Valley at Olivet The Lions made great strides towards defending their SMAA title last week in a 21-0 win over state-ranked Battle Creek St Philip in their league opener. The Maple Valley defense limited the Tigers to just 16 yards of total offense, while its offense, led by running backs Jeremy Reynolds and Aaron Patrick, enabled the Lions to dominate time of possession as well as field position. Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt has done a great job with this year's Lions. After losing 19 of 22 starters to graduation, Maple Valley has yet to miss a beat, rolling off four straight wins, including two against Class B schools. Mittelstaedt knows that his squad can't afford to come out flat against the Eagles, who are much improved despite a mediocre 2-2 won-loss mark. A Lion win, coupled with a favorable schedule the rest of the way that includes Baldwin, Bellevue, Hopkins and Portland, could equal a fourth playoff trip in five years. Pick: Maple Valley 27, Olivet 6 Lakewood at Charlotte The Capital Circuit is alot like the Twin Valley in that there are usually no easy dates on the schedule. Lakewood is learning the harsh reality of that this season. Despite improving over the course of the off-season, the Vikes have compiled a 1-3 overall mark, including an 0­ 2 CC slate. Lakewood was unable to move the ball against Mason in the league opener two weeks ago. The Vikings were able to do so last week against Okemos, but four turnovers contributed to a 24-6 loss. It doesn't get any easier for Lakewood with Charlotte's homecoming game this week. Helms said that his team may respond well to the role of underdogs. "We hope to go over there and pull off a big upset in their homecoming game," Helms said. "But they are very good and are very well-coached." The Vikes will have their hands full with running back Tim Hall, who leads the Oriole offense. Okemos back Pete Drzal gained 205 yards on 30 carries last week. Offensively, Helms would like to see his squad move the ball like it did against the Chieftains and ma£c limited mistakes, like it did in the Mason game. Quarterback Noel Baldwin may be due for a big game, but the Charlotte defense is solid. Pick: Charlotte 24, Lakewood 8 Last week's picks: 5-0, 1.000 Best pick: Okemos 13, Lakewood 6 Worst pick: Middleville 28, Godwin 14 Season totals: 16-3, .842 Next week’s games Hastings at Lakeview Byron Center at Middleville Delton at Hackett Baldwin at Maple Valley Lakewood at Eaton Rapids Hastings Saxon tennis team posts strong second-place finish 32-30 The Hastings tennis team came within one match of winning the DeWitt Invitational Saturday. Haslett edged the Saxons in two of three finals matches to outdistance Hastings by two points 32-30. Hillsdale was third with 27 points. Sarah Johnston drew eventual flight champion Carrie Acus of Hillsdale in the first round, losing 6-1, 7-6. Johnston rebounded to win her remaining two matches and the consolation title. At second singles, Angelle Cooklin won her first-round match before losing to Amy Mears of Hillsdale 7-5, 6-1. Mears had defeated Cooklin 6-0, 6-1 last week and went on to win the flight championship. Jenny Storm won her first two matches at third singles before losuing to Heather Mernitz of Haslett 6-0, 6-1 in the finals. Mernitz dropped only two games in three matches. At fourth singles, Katie Larkin won a tight three-setter in her first match, then posted an easy straight-set win to reach the finals. Her finals match was moved indoors in the third set due to darkness, where Mindy Burchfield of of Hillsdale posted a 6­ 2, 3-6, 6-4 win. The first doubles team of Christy Spindler-Shannon Fuller posted two straight set wins to advance to the finals. Once there, it lost to Haslett 6-2, 6-4. At second doubles, Jenny Johnson-Rachel Haas cruised to the flight championship without the loss of a set, defeating their Hillsdale opponents 7-5, 6-3 in the title match. The Saxons' third doubles tandem of Cherie Cotant-Miranda Freridge also won its flight. After defeating their first two opponents, the duo led Haslett in the finals 3-2 in the third when damess postponed play. When the match was moved indoors, Hastings rolled off four straight games to Hastings golf team once again second in TV meet There seems to be a pattern developing here. The Hastings golf team, which climbed up a notch to seventh in the state Class B rankings this week, finished second at Monday's Twin Valley jamboree held at Coldwater with 344 strokes. It was the third consecutive week in which Hastings finished second to fourth-ranked Coldwater, which finished with a 322 score. The Cardinals' Cory Braman, who is just a freshman, took medalist honors with a 78, six strokes ahead of the Saxons' highest GREAT GIFT SUGGESTION! finishers, Michael Cook and Trevor Watson. Other scores for Hastings included John Bell, 87; Tony Snow, 89; Robert Wager, 96 and Tony Williams, 97. Lakeview remined in third place with a 351 total. The Spartans have finished third in each jamboree. Harper Creek was fourth at 364. The Saxons will be host to pewamo Westphalia and Ionia today at HCC. Next week's Twin Valley meet will be held at Harper Creek. Give a friend a BANNER Hastings' Anne Endsley rises up and over Sturgis' Angela Gibson for two points in the second half of Tuesday's 51-43 Lady Saxon victory. A balanced scoring attack and a strong fourth quarter led Hastings to the win. Strong 4th quarter paces Hastings win over Sturgis Hastings girls basketball coach Jack Longstreet likes what he has seen from his squad in the last two games. Tuesday night against Sturgis, the Lady Saxons doubled the Trojans’ scoring output in the fourth quarter to break open a tight game and post a 51-43 league win. The victory, coming on the heels of Thursday’s win over Hillsdale, improves Hastings' record to 2-3 in Twin Valley play and to 3-6 overall heading into tonight’s game against Marshall. "We're real happy to get two wins in a row," Longstreet said. "Hopefully with each win we’ll gain a little more confidence and the feeling that we can win the close ones." The Saxons led 19-15 in the second quarter before Sturgis reeled off 10 unanswered points to seize control of the game. The Trojans led 25-21 at the half. Shana Murphy, who has been plagued by back troubles, sparked the Saxons with eight first-half points on four of five shooting in her first game back in several weeks. Hastings whittled the deficit down to two points by the end of the third quarter before Jenny Lumbert keyed a 20-10 Saxon advantage in the fourth quarter. Lumbert scored eight of her 10 points in the period. "I think that stretch from late in the third quarter through the fourth quarter was probably the best basketball we’ve played this Season," Longstreet said. The Saxons connected on six of nine free throws in the stanza and hit half of their 14 field goal attempts. Longstreet said that a balanced scoring attack was also a key to the victory. Chris Solmes led four Hastings players in double figures with a dozen. Heather Daniels added 11, while Lumbert and Murphy chipped in 10. Anne Endsley played a solid all-around game with eight points, 11 rebounds and five assists. She also shared team steals honors with Renee Royer. Each had three thefts. "Defensively we weren't that intense in the first half," summarized Longstreet. "But we got continually stronger as the game went on. Hopefully this will motivate is and give us the desire to play harder down the road." win the title. The fourth doubles team of Angie Geenfield-Lori Vaughn defeated DeV. the first round before losing to a strong Haslett duo in the semi-finals 6-1,6-0. In dual mtches this week, the Saxons blanked Marshall 7-0 on Monday and lost to second-ranked Sturgis by the same score Tuesday. Winning singles matches against the Redskins were Johnston, 6-0, 6-2; Cooklin, 6-1, 6-1; Storm, 6-2, 6-0; and Larkin, 6-0, 6-1. Winning doubles matches were FullerSpindler, 6-0, 6-2; Haas Johnson, 6-0, 6-0; and Freridge-Cotant, 6-0,6-2. Hastings, which ended the league dual meet season with a 4-3 mark, will compete at Coldwater in the Twin Valley tournament Friday and will compete in the regional tournament next week. Hastings booters lose to Sturgis 3-1 The Hastings varsity soccer team lost to a very quick Sturgis team Monday night 3-1. The loss drops the Saxons record to 9-4-1 overall on the season heading into Wednesday’s Middleville game. Leading goal-scorer Jeff Lambert tallied for the lone Hastings score. It was Lambert’s 15th goal of the season. "(We) made some early mistakes and couldn't catch up," commented coach Doug Mepham. The junior varsity team also lost, by a 2­ 1 score. Derek Chandler scored the lone Hastings goal, his fourth. SUBSCRIPTION Call 948-9051 Fitness winners named Hastings' age-group winners in the U.S. Marine Corps fouth Physical Fitness Testing Program. Bottom row (from left)- Marie DeWitt (13 years old), Nicole Lambert(14), Sarah McKeough(14), Deanna Keller(15), Alexandra Hall(16) and LeeAnn Thurber(17). Back row- Tim Cook(14), Todd Sanlnocencio(15). Jason Markley(16) and Derek Gonzales(17). The participants were tested in five events: standing broad jump, pull-ups, push-ups, sit-ups and 300-yards shuttle run. Hastings jayvee eagers down Sturgis 52-47 The Hastings junior varsity basketball team defeated Sturgis Tuesday night 52-47. , The Saxons outscored the Trojans 18-7 in the second quarter to take a 33-19 halftime lead, then warded off a Sturgis comeback in the second half. Kelly Eggers scored 15 points and pulled down nine rebounds to lead Hastings. Teammate Molly Arnold contributed 10 points, while Katie Murphy added nine points and dished off nine assists. The Saxons connected on 24 of 56 field goals and four of 10 from the free throw line in the contest. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 3, 1991 — Page 11 172; D. Morawski 168; D. Coenen 192: L. Dauvc 161; L. Decker 190. Bowling Results Thursday A.M. Tea for Three 14-6; Bosleys 14-6; Cracker Backs 13-7; Northland Opt. 11 '/t-S'/j; Ques­ tion Marks 10I6-9W; Valley Realty 10-10; Who Cares 10-10; Leftovers 10-10; Varneys 10-10; Slow Pokes 9-11; Hummers 8-12; Marys Beauty Shop 7-13; Kreative Korner 6-10; Kloostermans 3-13. High Games and Series - M. L. Bitgood 204-444; K. Thomason 191467; N. Wilson 183-512; A. Allen 178462; B. Norris 178; P. Hamilton 177498; S. Vandenburg 172491; J. McMillon 170; M. Brimmer 170; S. Mogg 167; K. Joppie 158; J. McKeough 156; K. Kesler 137. Words to the Y’s Mens Basketball On Wednesday. Oct. 9. at 7 p.m. in the Hastings Jr. High. Room 182, the YMCAYouth Council will be having a managers meeting for the organization of the 1991-92 adult city league basketball season. Each team that participated last year and wants to play in this years season, or any new teams are en­ couraged to attend. Rule changes, fees for teams and league starting teams will be covered at this meeting. Teams will be registered for this league on a first come, first served basis. There is a limit on the number of teams that can play so attendance at this meeting is important. For more information, please call the YMCA at 945-4574. The YMCA league is slated to begin the week of Nov. 18. Adult Indoor Soccer League There will be an organizational meeting on Thursday. Oct. 10, at 7 p.m., for any adult in­ terested in participating in the 90-91 YMCA indoor Soccer League. The meeting will be held in the Hastings Middle School, Room 182. League rules, referees, team fees, and registration procedures will be discussed. Participants will be registered as teams, not on an individual basis as in previous years. Therefore participants need to begin to form their own teams. League play will be on Wednesdays at the Hastings High School beginning mid November. For more information call the YMCA office at 945^574. Adult Badmiton On Mondays, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Hastings High School South Balcony, par­ ticipants will be playing badmiton. Pre­ registration is not required and a small fee will be charged. Players must bring their own rac­ quets and shuttle cocks. For more information call John Cotrell: 945-3029. Adult Floor HockeyOn Tuesday. Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. in the Hastings Jr. High. Room 182, the YMCAYouth Council will be having a managers meeting for the organization of the 1991-92 Adult City League Floor Hockey season. Each team that participated last year and wants to play in this years season, or any new teams are encouraged to attend. League organization, tournament play, rule changes, fees for teams and league starting times will be covered at this meeting. If you want input on how the leagues should be run, please at­ tend. Teams will be registered on a first come, first served basis. There is a limit on the number of teams that can play so atten­ dance at this meeting is important. For more information, please call the YMCA at 945-4574. The YMCA league is slated io begin mid November. YMCA-Youth Council's High School Volleyball League Division 1: Studs......................................................... 3-0-0 Davis........................................................ .3-0-0 Tail.......................................................... .0-3-0 Drew Crew............................................ .0-3-0 Division II: Who Cares........ Lester................. Cosmic Boppcrs. Hubberts............ Too Tall............. .2-1-0 2-1-0 .1-2-0 .1-2-0 .0-0-0 Monday Mixers Ferrcllgas 13-3; Three Ponies Tack 11-5; Grandmas Plus One 11-5; Rowdie Girls 9-7; Deweys Auto Body 8-8; Miller Real Estate 8-8; Dads Post #241 8-8; Lazy Girls Inc. 8-8; Michelob 8-8: Outward Appearance 7-9; Hastings Bowl 7-9; Miller Carpets 7-9; Girrbachs 4-12; Pioneer Apartments 3-13. Good Games - M. Garrett 170; H. Hewitt 163; B. Johnson 190; S. Lancaster 173; M. Kill 178; M. Moore 202; C. Jilcs 166; L. Tietz 136; J. Donnini 152; D. James 179; B. Allerding 144; F. Girrbach 177; L. Friend 141; C. Beckwith 178; G. Gibson 176; T. Hendershot 172; D. Kelley 191; W. Main 164; G. Cochran 160; B. Moore 165; C. Allen 164. Good Games and Series - S. VanDenburg 233-566; N. Taylor 182-506; M. Nystrom 188-514; " ~............................... ' • F. Schneider 169-460; B. Anders 196-482; R. Shapley 175-462; K. Sutfin 188-459. Sunday Mixed Load Hogs 11-5; H & H 11-5; Hooter Crew 10-6; Really Rottcns 10-6; Gutter Dusters 10-6; Die Hard 9-7; Wanders 9-7; Green­ backs 9-7; Alley Cats 9-7; Holley Rollers 9-7; BSers 8-8; Chug a Lugs 8-8; Broken-n-Late 8-8; Sandbaggers 6-10; Pin Busters 6-10; ' Rude Ones 5-11; Get Along Gang 4-12; Misfits 2-14. Men High Game and Series - R. Mack 215-548; D. Welsch 190-554; B. Lake 209-557; J. Barnum 215-582; S. Sanborn 211-570; J. Haight 196; J. McKinnon 185; C. Pennington 186. Womens High Game and Series -M. Snyder 192; B. Moody 221-553; M. Hodges 179; F. Ruthruff 192-516. D. Snyder 185-529; L. Barnum 200; D. Oliver 189-533; L. Tilley 192. Bowlerettes Andrus of Hastings 13*6-216; Kent Oil 124; D.J. Electric 124; Hackers 9-7; Al and Pete Sport Shop 7-9; Brittens Concrete 5*6-10*6; Dorothy’s Hairstyling 4-12; Good Time Pizza 1-15. Good Games and Series - E. Ulrich 189-503; S. Merrill 184-491; H. Coenen 224-510; A. Fox 173-483; E. Vanasse 174499; L. Elliston 220-560; J. Elliston 165454; E. Dunham 168-490; L. Loftus 193476. Good Games - B. Hathaway 181; B. Eckert Saxon frosh eagers win a pair The Hastings freshman basketball team posted a pair of victories in recent games. The young Saxons defeated Lakeview in a defensive struggle 19-10. Jenny King had eight points to lead Hastings, while five Tuesday Mixed Naughty & Nice 17-3; Consumers Concrete 12-8; Cascade Home Improvement 12-8; Alley Cats 10-10; Thomapple Valley Equipment 10-10; Finishing Touch 10-10; Woodmansee Construction 10-6; Millers Carpet 9-11; Middle Lakers 8-12; Admiral 6-14; Neil's Printing 6-14; J&s Auto 6-10. Men High Games & Series J. Higgins 488; s. Anderson 210-480; P. Schlachter 200-503; P. Scobey 211-604; B. Woodmansee 511; N. Nelson 178; G. Nichol­ son 171. Womens High Games & Series D. Service 465; J. Gasper 204-535; M. Endres 378; I. Ruthniff 180-478; J. Bryans 140; B. Wilkins 206-522; V. Scobey 167-426; J. Eaton 178. Hastings Jr. High eagers split games The Hastings eighth grade girls basketball team split games with Gull Lake on Tuesday. The "A" team lost despite a solid defensive effort 34-17. Melinda Kelly scored eight points for Hastings and Eleanne Schroeder added four. The "B“ team posted a 23-8 win. Kelly 6861 CARBOW ROAD, MIDDLEVILLE Wednesday P.M. (M-37 to Parmalee, East to Whltneyville, South to Garbow, East approx. 1 % miles to home) Mace's Ph. 12-4; Varneys Stables 11-5; Misfits 10-6; Nashville Locker 10-6; Friendly Home Parties 9-7; Valley Realty 8­ 8; Easy Rollers 7-9; Hair Care Center 7-9; Lifestyles 6-10. Beautiful home on choice 20 acres of woods that back up to state game area. Three bedrooms, 2 baths, three season porch with hot tub, deck, walkout, finished lower level, 21/z stall finished garage; extra barn 26x32 fully equipped. Builders own home - only eight years old - ap­ pliances included. Fireplace, cathedral ceilings - much morel High Games and Series: L. Elliston 213-526; T. Christopher 205-528; K. Becker 188-500; L. Yoder 190-488; C. Sanlnocencio 165-468; S. Breitner 188-459; M. Brimmer 179-457; P. Fredricksonl61452; F. Schneider 161-431; N. Hummel 169-451; N. Varney 156-419; C. Shellenbarger 133-327; J. Kasinsky 179­ 427; P. Snyder 160-414; B. Norris 168-463; B. Johnson 143-403; D. Brewer 189; G. Gibbs 136. Split-N. Varney (6-7). Patricia Estep, Westdale Better Homes and Gardens 891*1312 or 942*2300 for more information. 139 and 141 MILL STREET, CALEDONIA open by Appointment (M 37 to Main Street, Caledonia Village, West to Mill, North to end) Thursday Angels You can live In the coun­ try and enjoy the con­ venience of condo liv­ ing. Just $60.00 per month Assoc, fee In these very choice units. Two, brand new, 3 bed­ room, 2 full bath, MFU, finished walkout level, patio, deck that overlooks Emmons Lake and park, two stall attached garage. Very spacious and within walking distance of churches, schools, library, restaurants ■ everything you need to enjoy yourself, topped off by the quiet and charm of our Village. Come see! McDonald's 14-2; Brown Jug 10-6; TJ’s 9.5-6.5; Cracker Backs 9-7; Sud s Girls 8-8; Hastings Mutual 7-9; Stephane's 5.5-10.5. Good games and series: J. Lewis 154; D. Innes 157; J. Hurless 171-462; D. Snider 162-449; B. Moody 185-504; N. McDonald 174-492; C. Moore 175; L. Apsey 169; C. Meuller 146; C. Cuddakee 161; B. Whitaker 187-189-542; P. Norris 174-501; R. Benner 136; S. Dunn 164-436; C. Burpee 147. Patricia Estep, Westdale Better Homes and Gardens 891-1312 or 942-2300 for more information. SPECIAL SERVICES are being held at the Hastings Church of the Nazarene 1716 n. bkoadway • October 8-13 Pall Blowout Sale Rev. Dennis Noble of Nottawa, Michigan is the special worker for this series. Rev. Noble's little helper, "Gramps" will hold the interest of the children as well as the adults In every service. Services are at 7 p.m. week nights, 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday All are welcome to attend, 24 1991’s to Choose From! 1991 MODEL BLOWOUT SALE All ’91s Below Factory Invoice ... Some Models as low as s1500 Under.* PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the partner­ ship MAPLE LEAF FLORIST is dissolved. No further business transacted with MAPLE LEAF FLORIST will be valid or binding. The address of MAPLE LEAF FLORIST at the time of dissolution was 311 N. Main Street, Nashville, Michigan, 49073. Inquiries should be sent to Dean B. 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Bellgraph, Michelle Leffel and Nicole Haskin scored six poits each for Hastings. The seventh grade "A" team defeated Lakewood 32-22. Janett Jennings had 11 points and Rebecca Mepham added six. The ”B" team lost 29-5. Jodi Songer scored four points for Hastings. Open October 6 • 2 to 5 p.m REG LAZING SYSTEM Hastings YMCA-Youth Council’s 3 on 3 Basketball Standings Prong.......................................................... .2-0 Lakewood Connection.............................. .2-0 Crowley II.................................................. .2-0 Y’s Guys.............. .’..................................... 1-0 Garrisons Gorillas..................................... Hastings Savings/Loan............................. .0-1 White Lightning........................................ .0-2 Crowley I................................................... .0-2 Flexfab....................................................... .0-2 other players also ts'jed. Tuesday the c ^ons thumped Sturgis 60­ 14. 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Complete Preventative and Restorative Dentistry Now Taking Appointments Mon.-Fri. Evenings Hours Available ( HASTINGS CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH DODGE or 1455 West State Street, Hastings • Dave Ackett • Ivan Schmalfeldt • Barria signs • Alissa Davis Coykendall • Cathie Wood W 45-9383 1 -800-888-6164 OPEN Monday and Wednesday 8 M) a in lo 8 00 p tn ; Tuesday, Stop In and see — �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 3, 1991 4-H Council calls ‘FunFest’ a success J-Ad Graphics News Service It was a beautiful Sunday for a wagon ride as 4-H FunFest-dinner guests discovered during a serene tour of the fair grounds behind Lloyd Kilmer's team of Percherons. A happy Sarah Bridges holds the cake she wen in the 'fancy' cake walk at the FunFest as mom, Valerie Bridges, looks on. The Rodeo Club booth ■provided a real challenge for four-year old Jeremy Cuddahee. With persistent coaching from 4-H Rodeo Club-leader, Leon Casey, Jeremy finally roped his wooden bronco. Kristen Presley mans the Cherokee Riders’ Jungle-Toss booth as mom, Lisa Presley and club leader, Linda Sarver, look on. Legal Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS SHORT FORECLOSURE (AN Countie*) Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning/Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on October 28. 1991 at 7:30 p.m. in the An­ nex Conference Room, County Annex Building at 117 South Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. The following Sections of the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended, will be considered for amendment: A-6-9) ARTICLE IV Section 4.42 ■ Land Divisions Except as provided elsewhere in this Ordinance, no lot. parcel or tract of land shall hereafter be divided, subdivided or platted which results in the creation of any lot. parcel or tract of land which Is less than the minimum area requirements for a building or structure in the zoning district in which It is located except that non-conforming lands may be reserved for future road, right-of-way or similar use development provided such non-conforming use is recorded as a restriction upon the document conveying such non-conforming properties. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage mode by David L. Shultz, an unmarried man to D.M. Bullard Mor­ tgage Bankers Corporation, a corporation organiz­ ed and existing under the laws of the State of Michigan Mortgagee, dated September 18. 1987. and recorded on September 21. 1987 in liber 457, on poge(s) 150. Barry County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Resolution Trust Corporation as Conservator for Altus Federal Savings Bonk, by an assignment(s) dated October 2, 1987, and recorded on October 29. 1987 in liber 458. on page 800. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date thereof the sum of Sixty-Two Thousand Six-Hundred Thirty-Two and 15/100 Dollars ($62,632.15), including interest at 11% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute In such case mode and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at eleven o'clock a.m. on November 7, 1991. Said premises in the Township of Hope. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot No. 76, of Roy K. Cordes Subdivision No. I, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, on page 49. in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sole. Dated: September 26, 1991 Resolution Trust Corporation as Conservator for Altus Federal Savings Assignee of Mortgagee Shapiro and Alt. Attorneys 700 E. Big Beaver Rood. Suite E Troy, Michigan 48083 (313)689-1805 (10/31) A-6-91 ARTICLE X Section 10.1 ■ Zoning Compliance Permit A. No lot. parcel or tract of land shall hereafter be divided, sub-divided or otherwise created unless a zoning compliance permit has been ob­ tained from the Zoning Administrator or designee. Such zoning permit shall certify that the proposed or requested land division is in compliance with terms, provisions and restrictuion of this Or­ dinance. The zoning permit shall be on such forms os are approved by the County Zoning Ad­ ministrator. Compliance with all of the terms, pro­ visions and restrictions of this Ordinance by the same property owner or applicant, within the County, which are unresolved on the date of such application, shall be grounds for denial of a zoning compliance permit. B. No building or structure subject to the provi­ sions or restrictions of this Ordinance shall be commenced or constructed, reconstructed, erected, altered, enlarged or moved, in any zoning district, until a zoning compliance has been issued by the Zoning Administrator. Such zoning permit shall certify that the proposed or requested land use is in compliance with the terms, provisions and restrictions of this Ordinance. The Zoning Permit shall be on such forms as are approved by the County Zoning Administrator. Compliance with the terms, provisions and restrictions of this Or­ dinance shall make issuance of zoning compliance permit mandatory except that any cl her violations of this Ordinance by the same property owner or applicant, within this County, which are unresolv­ ed on the date of such applicsiion shall be grounds for denial of a zoning compliance permit. Interested person desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. The proposed amendments of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance are available for public inspec­ tion at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Michigan, between the hours of fl a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Office at 948-4830 for further information. Nancy L. Boersma Barry County Clerk (10/24.) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 91-20709-NC In the matter of Joshua Lee Thompson. TAKE NOTICE: On Thursday. October 17.1991 at 10:00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michgian. before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be hold on the petition for change of name of Joshua Lee Thompson to Joshua Lee Hill. The change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent September 25. 199| Jennifer Hill 4411 Assyria Rd. Nashville. Mi 49073 (10/3) State of Michigan Judicial District Sth Judicial Circuit 220 West State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-4810 ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBUCATION/POST1NG AND NOTICE OF ACTION Case No. 91-461-CH WILLIAM P. CZINDER ALMA L. CZINDER 427 W. South Street Hastings, Ml 49058 vs. PAULA BEARD 4499 E. Vedder Rd. Lake Odessa. Ml 48849 Jeffrey L. Yrungsma (P40393) SIEGEL HUDSON, GEE 8 FISHER o07 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 TO: Paula Beard IT IS ORDERED: 1. You are being sued by plaintiff in this court for a foreclosure action. Vou must file your answer or take other action permitted by law in this court at the court address above on or before October 16, 1991. If you fail *o do so. a default judgment may be entered egernst you for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in this case. 2. A copy of this order shall be published once each v.eek in Hastings Banner for three con­ secutive weeks, and proof of publication shall be filed jn this court. • 3. Leann Glasgow shall post a copy of this order in the courthouse, and at the Barry County Sheriff's Department and at front door of 4499 E. Vedder Rd.. Lake Odessa. Ml 48849 for three continuous weeks, and shall file proof of posting in this court. 4. A copy of this order shall be sent to Paula Beard at the last known address by registered mail, return receipt requested, before the date of the last publication and last week of posting and the affidavit of mailing shall be filed with this court. September 19. 1991 Judge Richard M. Shuster (P20415) (10/17) Hastings High to host Band festival Oct. 8 The Hastings High School band will be host for the 1991 District 10 Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association Marching Band Festival Tuesday. Johnson Field will be the site, as eight high school bands participate for ratings, starting at 7 p.m. In keeping with the MSBOA philosophy, each band will receive a rating as opposed to competing for a place. Il is possible for each band to achieve a first division rating, just the same as as it is possible for many to get an A on a test. The eight bands participating at the local site will be Lakewood, Wyoming Rogers, Forest Hills Northern, Otsego, Holland Public, East Kentwood, Rockford and Hastings. The opening ceremony for the evening will be at 6:50 and will feature the Hastings Mid­ dle School Band II. Following the opening ceremony, the first festival participant will be at 7 p.m. sharp. The public is invited to attend this evening of high school band performances. A small admission fee will be charged at the gate. Local Birth Announcements: Josh, Gabe, Corey and Drew are so proud to announce the birth of their sister, Casey Louise. At birth she weighed in at 8 lbs., 8 ozs. and was 21W inches long. She was bom at Blodgett Hospital, Grand Rapids on Sept. 20th, 1991 at 12:08 p.m. The very proud parents are Brian and Pat Rayner. Grand­ parents are Charles and Virginia Rayner and the late Howard and Esther Louise Brock. GIRL, Samantha Michelle, bom Aug. 29 to Mike and Laura Sherk of Hastings at 7:26 a.m., weighing 7 lbs.. 9V4 ozs. She is welcomed home by brother Ricky, 4. Don and Jan Sherk of Hastings. Don and Donna Bossche of Grand Rapids, Gene and Ruth Darling of Grand Haven and Bill Lee of Kalamazoo, proud grandparents. It’s A Boy! Ken and Mary Francisco of Delton would like to announce the birth of their son, Jacob James, on September 11. weighing 8 lbs.. 2 ozs., 20 in. long. The proud grandparents are Ron and Clarilla Funk and Jim and Lilah Francisco of Delton. BABY BOY, Kirk Alan, born Aug. 25 at 2:20p.m., weighing 8 lbs., 15 ozs.. 21 inches long. Parents are Ross and Karen Barber of Middleville. TK Class of ’39 seek a class member Reunion organizers of the Middleville Thomapple Kellogg Class of 1939 are looking for classmate Joyce Buelow Gagnon. Anyone with information may call 795-9281. Months of hard work by Barry County 4-H leaders and members came togther Sunday as the first annual ‘•FunFest" took place. The major fund-raising event was held at the Expo Center on the Barry County Fair Grounds located on M-37 between Hastings and Middleville. "Over 900 people enjoyed the all-youcould eat meal" said Peggy Jones of Lacey, who coordinated the dinner, doing much of the cooking. "We did not serve the meat in in­ dividual helpings, and consequently it ran out, but this is just our first year. We’ll know how to do many things better next time." she added. Of the nearly 20-game booths where guests tested their various skills, the cake walk ap­ peared to be the most popular. One-hundred and seventy cakes were donated by 4-H families for the game and were given away between 3:30 and 7 p.m. Out-cf-doors, teams of horses from (he Lloyd Kilmer and Jim Robertson farms pulled wage ns loaded with children and adults around the fair-grounds non-stop. Nearby 4-H’ers gave horse rides to children and some young-at-heart adults. The 4-H FunFest dinner and games event in Barry County was developed to take the place of the annual Christmas tree sales in December, held on the Court House lawn. Sales competition and the high price of trees forced the 4-H Advisory Council to consider other means of fund-raising. “The Barry County 4-H program has a total of 962 members enrolled this year." said Kathy Walters, 4-H Youth agent for Barry County. “There are 5,304 youth in special in­ terest programs and groups. 4-H reached 8,229 youth with school programs so far this year. A total of well over 10,000 youth are. or have been, involved in Barry County 4-H clubs or the school program." "We are always looking for ways to reach the kids in Barry County," Diana Langshaw. 4-H Advisory Council President said. "Our volunteers need money to run the 4-H pro­ gram. We are thrilled with the success of our first attempt to change our method of fund­ raising. We are very happy with the way FunFest has turned out." "Everyone seemed to have a good time, and we accomplished part of our goals as well." Woodland News by Catherine Lucas LaVeme and Jean Roberts and their grand­ daughter, Denyee Stury from California, who is now attending Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, attended the funeral of Tom Hamilton in Middleville recently. So did Tom and Doris Niethamcr. Hamilton was the great-nephew of LaVeme. He died of lung problems in the Philippines while serving in the Navy. It was believed the problems were caused by volcanic dust from the recent eruptions, as he became ill while cleaning his quarters. LaVeme and Jean Roberts and friends celebrated four birthdays at a restaurant in Grand Rapids late last month. The honorees at the party were Gary Koops, Laverne Roberts. Royce Wilcox and Lyle Sandbrook. Others who enjoyed the outing were Nettie Koops. Doris and Bob Huyck. Kathy Wilcox and Jean Sandbrook. Men and equipment are working to repave M-43 through the village of Woodland. The work was started last week and should be finished this week. The highway will be repaved for a little over nine miles before the men and equipment leave the area. A letter from Jean Mulliken, who with her husband Chuck, is now living in Florida, was received at the post office last week. Jean said she is recovering much faster than expected from her recent hip surgery. In fact, she said her therapist was surprised she could become active so soon. At the time she wrote the let­ ter, she was already walking with a cane. A "Good News Club" for children grades one through eight will be held at the Woodland School Library Wednesday after­ noons from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. All school-age children are welcome, but each must have a permission note from their parents to stay after school for the program. Dorothy Schaibly said each afternoon pro­ gram will include memory verses, games. refreshmenLs and will provide Bible education and fun in the hour between school and when working mothers get home. The first week, the program will be a special missionary story told by Barbara Swift. October will be a busy month for the Woodland Lions Club. It will be host for Michigan Lions Clubs Governor David Mac­ Donald. at their next meeting. Tuesday. Oct. 8. Members and guests will meet for dinner at the Woodland Townchousc at 6:30 and a business meeting and program will follow the meal. The club plans a Ladies Night, also at the Townehouse, for Oct. 22. The speaker at that time will be Harold Stannard, telling about his and his wife’s Aug. 15 through Sept.i5 so­ journ in England. Dinner will be at 6:30. The Woodland Club also will be host for a zone meeting. Thursday. Oct. 24. at the Townehouse. Megan Daniels worked at the Woodland Township Library Saturday morning, getting a closet ready for painting. She will paint a closet soon so that books can be moved into it before the north front room of the library is painted by a crew of volunteers later this month. New books at the library last week were “The Strange Death of Mistress Coffin" by Robert J. Begiebing. ‘The Summer of the Danes" by Ellis Peters and "A Woman's Eye. A Collection of short mysteries written by women writers.” which is edited by Sara P-rcisky. Jim and Cathy Eckman from California are spending a time with his parents. Don and Adie Eckman. U.S. Army Reserve Lt. Col Paul Quigley has announced u-at a military honors awards program will be held at Lakewood United Methodist Church Saturday. Oct. 5. at 7:30 p.m. Two men will receive awards. Don Eckman was assigned to the 3rd Infan­ try Division during World War II and saw ac­ tion after the invasion of Normandy. He will receive the Bronze Cross. Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, Presidential Unit Emblem. American Campaign Medal, EuropeanAfrican-Middle East Campaign Medal. World War II Victory Medal and Combat Infantry Badge. Gil Brown is a Vietnam veteran, who while assigned to the 4th Infantry Division, was sent out on 30-to-60-day, long-range patrols. He will receive the Good Conduct Medal. Na­ tional Defense Service Medal. Vietnam Ser­ vice Medal. Combat Infantry Badge and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon with device 60. It has taken Quigley many months of work to locate the necessary records and secure these awards. Their lateness is due to past mix-ups. The public is invited to this ceremony and the church will provide food for a reception to follow. Lakewood United Methodist Church Women will sponsor a guest night supper with a Mexican theme Thursday, Oct. 3. at 6:30 p.m. All women of Lakewood are invited to bring a guest and join in the fellowship, fun and food. Maudie Willimas will be the evening speaker, presenting "Live, Love. Laugh and Be Happy." She is a pastor’s wife who has come to know how helpful a sense of humor as well as a loving heart is to the wife of a minister. Music will be provided by the M &Ms. One member of this interesting group is a member of Lakewood Church, but the only way to find out is to artend and see. A freewill offering will go to mission projects. Lakewood church is planning a four-day seminar for the third week of October. The Rev. Joe Huston will speak on "Matters of the Heart and Home" at five meetings: Sun­ day. Oct. 20, morning service at 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.: and Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday. Oct. 21 through Oct. 23. at 7 p.m. There will be a potluck dinner to welcome Rev. Huston Sunday noon. Finger food will follow each evening ser­ vice except Wednesday, when the youth organization will sponsor a baked potato and salad bar dinner at 5:30 to 6:30, preceding the service. Special entertainment will be provided for children during each evening service. G.R. McMillen was moved from Pennock to Tendercare for therapy last week. Clyde Shoemaker came home from Pen­ nock last week, but he will go back later this week for more tests. Whether he will stay and perhaps have more surgery depends on the results of the new studies. Bill and Margaret Brodbeck. Barry and Esther McDiarmid and their children. Chuck and Elizabeth Bursley, Dale Bursley and the other Bursley children and grandchildren, all of the Woodland area, attended a 4-H Fun Fest at the Barry County Exposition Center on Sunday. The new furnace being installed at Zion Lutheran Church was not yet quite ready to operate this weekend, and Bill Brodbeck said. "The church was chilly, but our hearts were warm." The furnace installation should be com­ pleted this week. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, Octobers, 1991 — Page 13 One dead, seven hurt Friday in drunken-driving accidents Terburg attempted to pull back onto the road, overcorrected and slid sideways as the truck crossed the road, struck a tree and rolled onto the passenger's side. Delton Ambulance transported Terburg to Pennock Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Authorities said Terburg had a blood al­ cohol level of 0.27 percent, which is more than two and a half times the legal limit for drinking and driving in Michigan. Friday afternoon, Ruth E. Zerbel, 74, was hospitalized following a one-car accident on South Bedford Road north of Campground Road in Hastings Township. Deputies said Zerbel was southbound on South Bedford Road when her 1988 Chevro­ let left the west side of the road and struck a mailbox. Zerbel’s car then crossed the road, by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer One man died and seven were injured Fri­ day in three separate drunken driving acci­ dents, according to the Barry County Sheriffs department Gary J. Terburg, 40, of 10849 Bever Road, d.ed following the 12:15, a.m. accident on Doster Road south of Pine Lake Road in Prairieville Township. In a separate accident, Pauline R. Con­ verse, 61, of 606 E. Bond St., Hastings, re­ mained hospitalized Wednesday following a two-car crash five days earlier. Shortly after midnight Friday, deputies said Terburg was traveling south on Doster Road at a high speed when his pickup truck left the west side of the road and struck a parked car. drove over a ditch, accelerated and drove up on top of a cement flower planter 125 feet off of the road. Zerbel, of 1510 S. Hanover Road, was treated and released from Pennock Hospital for minor injuries after the 1:40 p.m. acci­ dent. Deputies then arrested her for drunken driving and lodged her in jail. Friday evening, six people were injured in a two-car collision at South Broadway and Sager Roads in Hastings Township. Driver Kenneth A. Koan, 35, of 510 E. Bond St., Hastings, was arrested for drunken driving following the 6:15 p.m. accident. Deputies said he registered 0.11 percent on a chemical breath test. Koan was treated at Pennock Hospital along with his passengers, Josephine M. Koan, 38, Kenneth Koan Jr., 9, and Elton W. Koan, 6, all of he same address. Deputies said none of the four were wearing safety belts. All of the Koans were treated and re­ leased from Pennock. The second driver, Pauline Converse, was admitted at Pennock Hospital following the accident. She was listed in good condition Wednesday, according to a hospital spokeswoman. Converse's passenger, Barry J. Roscoe Jr., 2, of Hastings, was treated at Pennock and re­ leased. Both Converse and Roscoe were wear­ ing restraints, deputies said. Officials said Koan was driving south on Broadway when he did not yield for Con­ verse's eastbound car on Sager Road. As Converse attempted to turn onto Broadway, the two vehicles col’>J in the intersection. Services for Terburg were held Monday at Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. Pastor Don Browning officiated. A 1969 graduate of Comstock High School, Terburg served with the U.S. Marine Corps. Terburg is survived by is fiancee, Deborah Ann Fisher; daughters, Rhea Lynn Terburg and Onawa Rae Terburg; father and step­ mother, Garrett "Pete" and Marilyn Terburg of Gobles; and mother and step-father, Nancy and Gene Vandenberg of Traverse City. He also is survived by a sister, Brenda Lee Terburg-Michaels of Plainwell; two brothers and sister-in-laws, Thomas and Diane Ter­ burg of Comstock, and Paul and Sonya Ter­ burg of Delton. Judges orders prison term for fourth drunken-driving conviction J-Ad Graphics News Service A Hastings man convicted of drinking and driving for the fourth time was sentenced Tuesday lo serve the maximum term of 5 to 7 1/2 years in prison. Dean A. Mesccar, 46, of 1975 N. Broad­ way, also was ordered to pay 52,500 in fines and $1,500 in court costs when he was sen­ tenced by Circuit Judge Richard M. Shuster. Mesecar was arrested by Michigan State Police in February while driving in Carlton Township. He has previous convictions for drunken driving in 1982, 1983 and 1987 in Barry County, according to court documents. A jury found Mesecar guilty of drunken driving, third or subsequent offense, follow­ ing a three-day trial in June in Barry County Circuit Court. The seven-woman, five-man look just one hour of deliberation to find Mesecar guilty. Mesecar then pleaded guilty to a habitual offender charge alleging he has a previous felony conviction. Mesecar currently is facing additional charges in an unrelated case in Barry County Circuit Court. In other court business: •A former Hastings woman has been resemenced to prison for 3 1/3 to 5 years on drug-related charges. Convicted last year of conspiracy to sell cocaine to a police undercover officer, Debra Brevitz, 36, was sentenced in June 1990 to the 40-to-60-month prison term. ' The Michigan Court of Appeals, however, CLASSIFIEDS The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 liusin ess Serrices Help Wanted E*Z EXCAVATING: •Septic A TEMPORARY part time systems *basements dug •driveways ♦footings *stone and top soil delivered. Owner: position currently exists to do filing and light secretarial work. Send resume or letter of interest lo Barry County Community Mental Health Services, 915 W. Green St, Hastings, MI 49058. No phone calls. EO.E. Gary Easey, 721-8982. COOK’S CARPET CLEAN­ ING AND UPHOLSTERY: Fall clean-up time. REASONALBE RATES. ODOR PROBLEM? CALL US. 795-9337. 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She re­ ceived credit for 588 days already served. Arrested in August 1989 on various drug charges, Brevitz pleaded guilty in December 1989 to a reduced charge of attempted con­ spiracy to deliver cocaine, a five-year felony offense. In a separate case, Brevitz was arrested in February 1989 for possession of cocaine when police stopped her van because of a broken tail light. She pleaded guilty to re­ duced charges and was sentenced to serve four months in jail. •A Dorr man convicted of unlawful use of a motor vehicle was sentenced last week to spend the maximum term of 16 to 24 months in prison for probation violation. Roger A. Davis, 20, also was ordered to pay $11,068 in restitution, $1,500 in court costs and $500 in fines following his sen­ tencing Sept. 23. Originally charged with car theft in connec­ tion with the November 1990 incident in Yankee Springs Township, Davis pleaded no contest in January to the reduced misde­ meanor charge of unlawful use of a motor vehicle. In February, he was sentenced to jail for 10 months and was placed on probation for thru”! years. •A Grand Rapids woman was sentenced Tuesday to spend nine' months in jail for passing bad checks in Hastings. Anne B. Callan, also known as Anne B. Horton, 26, also was ordered to pay $4,508.78 in restitution and another SI,500 in court costs. Judge Shuster placed her on probation for five years. Callan was arrested last November on charges she passed six bad checks totalling more than $500 ar two Hastings stores within 10 days. The former Freeport resident pleaded guilty in February to two of the six charges of writ­ ing a check on a closed checking account. The remaining four charges were dropped when she was sentenced. Callan could have been sent to prison for up to two years for the offenses. Funding, from Page 2 to allow children to work with a local vol­ unteer artist to produce art for display in die all-purpose room. •A Computer modem and "on line" time for a national telecommunications writing project, in which third and fourth grade stu­ dents at Central School would exchange their written work with a class in another part of the United States. •A visit by a published author in the spring for ' Young Author's Week” activi­ ties. •An exchange of folk tales and fairy tales between Russian students and a first and fifth grade class at Central Elementary. •Establishing a Southeastern Publishing Co. to be operated by parents with teacher assistance at Southeastern Elementary School to print student work. •Math manipulatives for a fourth grade class at Central Elementary School to expe­ rience hands-on learning independently and in a group as an enhancement for the objec­ tives presented in a new math series. •A program by a Native American for kindergarten students at Central Elementary School to enhance their study of Native Americans and their culture. •Sets of novels for an indepth study of seven authors. Third graders at Central Ele­ mentary School will be comparing and con­ trasting writing and illustrating styles. »Grants to eligible students at Cental and Pleasantview elementary schools who need financial assistance to participate in the twoday fifth grade trip to Greenfield Village in the spring. •Evening enrichment programs at the out­ door education program in February for fifth graders in all Hastings schools. •A day at Historic Charlton Park for all Hastings fourth graders to learn more about Barry County and Michigan history. •Participation at the YMCA's High Ad­ venture Center by alternative education s’udents. Five of the requests are being partial!/ funded by other sources, in addition to HEEF. •A Barry County man with previous con­ victions for burglary was returned to the Barry County Jail Tuesday for one year. Carl P. Leonard, 20, also was ordered to pay another $500 in court costs for violating his probation in connection with the earlier convictions. His probation was continued. In August, Leonard pleaded guilty to the probation violation that stemmed from bur­ glaries in 1988 and 1989. Leonard previously was convicted and sen­ tenced in 1988 to six months in jail for breaking into Hastings Manufacturing. In 1989, he was sentenced to serve nine months in jail following his conviction for breaking into a Hastings Manufacturing warehouse. In July 1990, Leonard was found guilty of violating his probation and was returned to jail for one month. •A Plainwell man charged with possession of marijuana has been sentenced to jail for one year. Gorge R. Mena, 33, also was placed Sept 19 on probation for three years and ordered to pay $3,000 in fines and court costs. Mena was charged with possession of a controlled substance, second offense, after Michigan State Police from Wayland found him with marijuana in Orangeville Township in March. Mena has a previous conviction in 1976 for using amphetamine, according to court documents. In July, Mena pleaded guilty to the charge, a felony offense punishable by up to two years in prison plus fines. Mena also was granted work release from jail and received credit for one day previousl) spent in jail. Police Beat Motorist nabbed for drunk driving, drugs HASTINGS - A Shelbyville driver was arrested for drunken driving and drug posses­ sion last Thursday following a minor property damage accident on Hanover Street. Robert M. Acker, 44, of 13045 Patterson Road, will be charged with second-offense drunken driving. Authorities said he has an earlier conviction in 1985 for drunken driving. Police said they attempted to stop Acker's car after they saw it traveling 50 mph on South Hanover Street. Near River Road, the driver pulled the vehicle over, striking two mailboxes. Acker registered 0.23 percent on a chemical breath test and was lodged in jail. Authori­ ties also confiscated a small amount of marijuana from the glove compartment and an il­ legal pistol from the trunk. Police confiscate 71 marijuana plants JOHNSTOWN TWP. ~ State troopers uprooted 71 marijuana plants Friday found grow­ ing in a com field along Hickory Road. Troopers said an 11-year-old boy discovered the 5-foot-tall plants and told his father, who reported the matter to police. Authorities in a National Guard helicopter found seven plots of plants growing inside the com field in the 2200 block of East Hickory Road. The Sinsemilla plants were turned over to the Battle Creek Michigan State Police Post for destruction. A full-size Sinsemilla plant has an estimated street value of $1,000, according to po­ lice. Guns stolen from Irving Twp. house IRVING TWP. - Five guns were reported stolen last week from a Nagle Road home during daylight hours. Stolen guns include a Sako Forester .243 caliber rifle, a Sturm Ruger 20 gauge shot­ gun, a Winchester 16 gauge pump shotgun, a Winchester 32 special rifle and a Reming­ ton 12 gauge shotgun. Michigan State Police said burglars entered an unlocked door at the home in the 3800 block of Nagle Road. Nothing else was reported missing in the Sept. 23 burglary. Driver arrested following high-speed chase RUTLAND TWP. - A 19-year-old motorist was arrested Monday for drunken driving after leading police on a short high-speed chase. Michigan State Police said Kimberlyn D. Cook, of 431 Tanner Lake Road, did not have her car head lights on at 2 am. when she led troopers on a mile-long chase at speeds reaching 70 miles per hour. Troopers said they approached a car on Tanner Lake Road at Gun Lake Road that had pulled over on the wrong side of the road with its lights off. As police approached, the driver fled and pulled into a business driveway, then headed south on Tanner Lake Road before stopping almost a mile later. Authorities said Cook registered 0.16 percent on a preliminary breathalyzer test and was arrested for drunken driving and fleeing and eluding police. Troopers said she has a previ­ ous conviction in June for impaired driving. Driver cited after fleeing accident RUTLAND TWP. - A Hastings man was cited for careless driving and failure to report a car accident Monday following a one-car rollover accident Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Timothy E. Manturuk, 24, left the scene after the 2:13 a.m. accident on West State Road east of Douglas Road. A resident near the scene reported the incident. Deputies caught up with Manturuk hours later when he appeared at Pennock Hospital seeking treatment for injuries. Deputies said Manturuk, of 2424 Chippewa Trail, was driving west on State Road when his car crossed the road and struck several mailboxes before rolling over and coming to rest on its tires. Manturuk told deputies later the car had had mechanical problems, and he had swerved to avoid hitting a deer. $1,200 in tool taken from Assyria home ASSYRIA TWP. - More than S 1,200 worth of tools were reported stolen Friday from a home on Eddy Road. The tools, including several power saws and various hand tools were taken between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. from an unlocked porch in the 10500 block of Eddy Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputies have no suspects in the thefts. �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 3, 1991 ©it Bill ofKights The chief justices of the United States The chiefjustices do not change much. Since the first chiefjustice took office, we have had only 16 chiefjustices. During that same period, we have had 41 presidents. By BETTY DEBNAM Opening Doors to Columbus 1. John Jay,New York (1789-1795) The Columbus Doors By studying these very special doors, we can learn about some important events in the life of Columbus. The doors lead into the Rotunda, a huge round room in the center of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. 2. John Rutledge, South Carolina (1795) 3. Oliver Ellsworth, Connecticut ** (1796-1800) The doors 1992 1492 Next year, we will be hearing and reading a lot about Christopher Columbus. We will open many doors in our minds as we discover more about the man. We will all learn more about how his voyage of 500 years ago influences us today. We will learn to appreciate the many changes and exchanges still going on between people and countries. We hope that 1992 will open doors to an even better understanding of our history and of each other._____________ ___ (1801-1835) and Me tom o< office. Save this and put It together with next woek*e laaue tor aM the chief fusttoea.) ' 8. Mefrffle W. Fuller, Maine (1888-1910) measure more than 16 feet tall, 9 feet wide and 1 foot thick. the Earth was round, the scholars did not believe his plan would work. lb order, tend check or money order payable to Andrewi and McMael. Allow 4-6 weeks far delivery. Mail to The Mini Page Story of Columbia Potter, P.O. Ba 419160, Kanaaa City. MO 64141. i Bulk discount information available upon requeet I (TjColumb’is leaves a convent that is run by Queen Isabella’s good friend, Juan Perez. Juan Perez believes in Columbus’ idea Pleaae aend _____ copies of The Mini Page Story of Columbia Potter at 13 50 plus 91 for poetage and handling each. Tbtal amount enclosed S______ . Name ________________________________________________________________________ and urges the queen to support his plan. Because his wife has died, Cc’umbus places his small son, Diego, at the convent. Microwave S More interested. However, they sign an agree­ ment with Columbus on April 17,1492. The story that she sold her jewels is not true. You'll need: • 2 graham crackers • 1 chocolate candy bar • 1 tablespoon marshmallow cream What to do: 1. Place chocolate bar on a graham cracker. 2. Spread marshmallow cream on the other cracker. 3. Place the chocolate-topped cracker on 3 paper towels, Microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. 4. Place other cracker on paper towel next to chocolatetopped cracker. Microwave another 30 seconds. 5. Let cool 2 minutes, then put crackers together to make a sandwich. (7) On Aug. 3,1492, Columbus says : j J » I ■ On Oct 12, Columbus lands in the New World and claims for Spain an island now known as San Salvador. He raises a an Indian woman as his prisoner. Q Columbus returns to Spain from his first voyage in March of 1493. He receives a hero’s welcome when he arrives in Barcelona. He is granted find A A A L N S D U A O P H E R B G R E K V N D A N S Z E O O C E A N C A R A V E s F E R D N A N D R w A M A R (?) While the panel shows that Columbus is not pleased, he is sometimes criticized today for the harsh treatment the natives received while he served as governor. Words about Christopher Columbus are hidden in the block below. See if you can find: COLUMBUS. CHRISTOPHER, ISABELLA. FERDINAND NINA. PINTA. SANTAMARIA, SAILOR. ADMIRAL. OCEAN, NEW WORLD. .NDIANS, CARAVELS. OCTOBER. WEST, GOLD. D S A N important mission is to find gold and spices. (T) One of Columbus’sailors brings TRY ’N S W E S goodbye to his son, Diego, and the monks who are to look after him. His ships, the Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria, lie waiting in Palos harbor. His most sword and the royal flag. A cross ia raised behind him. Converting the natives to the Catholic religion is another of his missions. Thinking that he is in India, he names the natives “Indians." Mini Spy and her friends are pretending to be Columbus. See ifyou can find: • pig’s face • number 3 • dolphin • word MINI • canoe • letter I • ice-cream cone • hot dog • letterY • letter F • ladder pencil • drumstick • arrow I N Addreae ______________________________________________________________________ @ Queen Isabella listens carefully while Columbus presents a chart King Ferdinand does not seem as ^’Rookie Cookie’s Recipe N s O C B R A B H A D M R N C O U M B U A c O N E WW D o J C H R S Discover Columbus with The Mini Page Story of Columbus Poster. This beautiful, large (28 Vj” x 22 V2") full-color poster features the important events in the life of the great explorer. Perfect for home or classroom to celebrate the quincentennial of Columbus' discovery of the new world. group of scholars appointed by King Ferdinand of Spain to support his idea of reaching India in the east by sailing west While most people at that time knew . Columbus (1864-1873) (We heve given you the state where each chief juatice wee bom 1 The Columbus Doors were designed more than 100 years ago by an American sculptor, Randolph Rogers. They were set up in the Capitol in 1863. We have traced the panels so they will show up better in newspapers. Q In 1487 Columbus tries to convince a L'° (1836-1864) O R A G M s A the title of governor of the new land He will make four voyages to the New World. (?) Columbus was a better sailor than governor. He has many problems and colonists complain. While on his third voyage, he is put in chains and brought back to Spain in 1500. He is later cleared of all charges and sets off on his last voyage in 1502. (J: He returns to Spain in 1504. After Queen Isabella’s death that same year, he loses his influence at the court. As he lies on his deathbed, priests and friends gather around him. He dies on May 20, 1506. hem The Mhv th ► OeUnam . 1M1 IHwmI ir*c« MINI PAGE SPONSORS Coleman Insurance Agency Hastings Orthopedic Clinic - Dr. Merriman & Dr. Larke Eaton Federal Savings Bank - Nashville Hastings Savings and Loan Farm Bureau Insurance - Larry Neil Koops Funeral Chapels Inc. - Lake Odessa � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-10-10.pdf 9c174467f3fd720abb54f1bb2263f212 PDF Text Text Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 10, 1991 WJ5III of Kights The chief justices of the United States . The chief justices do not change much. Since the first By BETTY DEBNAM Someone’s*/j in the if Kitchen ■ With Dina Fixi Food Healthy diet tips Many of the following guide­ lines are set up by experts at the US. Department of Agriculture. Eat a variety of foods to get the nutrients, or vitamins and minerals, you need. • Keep a healthy weight. Most young kids are so \ active that they don't I have to worry. But / some older kids should be careful. Just • Choose a diet low in fat and cholesterol. But not too low! Many doctors say kids need some fat to get the body-building nutrients they need. Meet Dina... a Healthydietasaurus who really knows her stuff when it come* to the right food for kids. That someone in the kitchen with Dina might be... • a parent • a restaurant chef • a child-nutrition expert • a food-service worker • a smart kid learning to cook the healthy way. More and more cooks are taking a closer look at what they cook and how they prepare it , Many schools sis trying to cut down on tatty foods and are offering kkla cholcoe and aalad bare Oct 15-19 Io School Lunch Wook. R Io being coMnlKl In about MjOOO echoofe ww the country that taka part In the school lunch program. nS^UPUZZLE-g LE-DO Fit these things that are good for you to eat in the puzzle. ACROSS: DOWN: Attention Kids, Parents and Teachers! • Choose a diet with plenty of vegetables, fruits and grain products. These foods are good for your digestion. Travel Around the World With The Mini Page Map of the World! A This beautiful full-color map measures 34 inches by 22 inches. Each nation’s capital is indicated for easy identification, it’s an ideal educational reference for home, office and the classroom. • Don’t eat a lot of sweets for healthier teeth, gums and fewer calories. To order, send $3.95 plus 75< postage and handling fur each map. Send ohly checks or money orders payable to Andrews and McMeel, P.O. Box 419150. Kansas City. Mo. 64141. Please send me________ copies of The Mini Page Man of the World. Total amount enclosed $______ • Don’t use a lot of salt. For a healthy heart, kick the salt habit Dinabites” are dynamite! Dinabites are special foods that are good for you. They are recom­ mended by real food experts as well as Dina, The Mini Page’s Healthy­ dietasaurus. They are dynamite for your diet because they are loaded with vitamins, minerals and the good nutrients kids need to grow up healthy. - Name Address _________. City r»SO . . ----- ---------------------------- —. State________ Zip---------------- *reea SrwIkM* The right stuff One way to eat right is to get into the habit of eating a well-balanced diet Don’t eat the same thing all the time. We all need to eat a variety of the right foods from the five food groups. Kids from 2 to 10 need fewer servings than teen-agers and adults. The eating-right poem m <Q Check out the Dinabites! ^Roolde Cookie’s Recipe <Q Put a check on the foods with healthy Dinabites! Put a cross on those that are not Microwave Carrot Sticks a This is good for a healthy school lunch or snack. Ask an adult to help you make it cup sugar • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil • 1 cup water • 1 pound carrots, cut •2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce into sticks • teaspoon mustard cup vinegar 7 You'd need: salad with tow­ caloriedressing to Examples of servings of the five food groups Whet Iodo: 1. Place 1 cup water in a 11/2-quart, microwave-safe casserole. Microwave on HIGH 1 minute. 2. Add carrots. Cover and microwave on HIGH 5 minutes. Stir * at 3 minutes. * 3. In ajar, combine remaining ingredients. Shake well. j 4. Drain carrots. Pour liquid mixture over carrots in casserole. ? ro aalad with thick, Chany dressing it Breeds potato with low-fat yogurt and herbs Chill 8 hours. Stir several times while marinating._____________ _ 1 cup uncooked SJ 1/2 CUD O Fruit fried chicken with skin 8 ’ % 3/4 cup lu sugary fruit drink fresh fruit 'I put ’9 ‘C ‘i pmpwp *A»U PinotfS nox S-iBMkuy Sources for Information used in this issue: U.S. Department of Agriculture MINI PAGE SPONSORS Coleman Insurance Agency Hastings Orthopedic Clinic - Dr. Merriman & Dr. Larke Eaton Federal Savings Bank - Nashville w (D or 1/2 cup 1 slice 3 to 5 ounces total dally 1 cup 2 Eating-Right Ruler Keep a food diary. When you eat a serving from a special food group put a check. Or cut out the stick, paste it on a piece of cardboard, and hang it up as a reminder. Hastings Savings and Loan Farm Bureau Insurance - Larry Neil Koops Funeral Chapels Inc. - Lake Odessa CD �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 10, 1991 — Page 15 Jail ministry celebrates sucesses by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer At a time when most young men arc just getting started in life, Dennis Tinsman thought his was about over. Slung by his parent's divorce at age 6 and molested at age 8 by a Boy Scout camp leader, the former Seattle resident wound up in prison at age 21. "I became involved in crack cocaine, and I lost my family as a result of it," Tinsman said. But behind bars, someone reached out to him and gave him a new direction. "I gave my life to Christ because of a ministry like your own," he said. "The world’s programs failed me. My family failed me. The answer is the church." A Nashville resident for the past three months, Tinsman was one of several former convicts who applauded the Barry County Jail Ministry at the organization's third an­ nual banquet Monday. But ex-inmates and jail ministry officials agreed the organization has a long way to go. "I experienced the grace and I pass it along," Tinsman said. "If the inmates don't experience the grace from you, who are they going to experience it from?" With contributions collected locally by area churches, the jail ministry provides in­ mates with Bibles, Bible correspondence courses, a monthly newsletter and counsel­ ing. "Visitation in the jail is very important. You find a lot of these people are forgotten," said ministry vice president Laverne Bivens, who is pastor at Heritage Hills Bible Church. "Not too many people come in to see them, and that's what they need - encouragement." Joe Zurad, a former inmate in the Barry County Jail, said the ministry changed his life. Today, he is a member of Hope United Methodist Church and serves on the Barry County Jail Ministry Board of Directors. "I thank the Lord I was associated with the jail ministry," Zurad said, holding his young daughter in his arms. "They bring the in­ mates hope and faith in God." Chaplain Dan Everett, who has led the jail ministry for eight years, said the ministry is reaching inmates in jail. But the next goal is caring for them after their release. "The problem isn't discipleship while they’re in jail," Everett said. "If they don't have a place to go, they quickly gravitate back to the old places, the old friends and the old ways." Everett challenged churches to open their doors to the ex-convicts at the time they are most vulnerable. "More churches must be willing to take in men and women who were inmates," he said. "It's going to take all of the effort of the body of Christ." Tinsman, who has written a book titled "A Garment of Grace” about his experiences, said friends at the Nashville Baptist Church have helped him turn his life around since he moved to Barry County. "They didn't judge me by my past," he said. "They were too busy bending and stoop­ ing (to help me)." Middleville Police Chief Louis Shoemaker challenged area residents to work with in­ mates in jail and after their release from cus­ tody. "It’s easy to witness on Sunday morning. Louis Shoemaker Dennis Tinsman It's easy to say 'Amen brother, preach on,"' Shoemaker said. "But when the heat gets hot, we blend into the rest of the world." "I believe Christ can use us regardless of what our lot in life is," he said. "There's enough hurt and hardship in the world. Our world needs the love and compassion God gives us." Representatives of 19 area churches at­ tended the banquet held Monday evening at the First United Methodist Church in Hast­ ings. Trial opens in motor vehicle manslaughter case by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer Police testified a former Hastings man was legally drunk when he struck a car, causing a May accident that killed a 72-year-old Gun Lake man. But a defense witness attacked the chemical breathalyzer test that determined James A. Huver, 28, had a blood alcohol level of 0.16 some 90 minutes after the May 5 accident that killed Charles M. Mlynarchek. Defense attorney David Butler also intro­ duced testimony Wednesday from a retired Michigan Stale Police trooper, who claims the two vehicles were travelling much slower lhan the official police report determined. Barry County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor rested her case Wednesday af­ ternoon following more than two days of tes­ timony in the case that began Monday in Barry County Circuit Court before visiting Judge Patrick McCauley. CT ASSI FI 1.1 b The HASTINGS BANNER — -Call (616) 948-8051 I nt Sale PIANO FOR SALE: Wanted: Responsible party to lake on small monthly payments on piano. See locally. Call Manager at 800-635-7611. I ,.r K< nl EFFICIENCY in Hastings, separate kitchen, dinette and bath area, some storage, $225 a month plus deposit, and utilities. For applications call 1-792-2384. No response leave a message.___________________ HAPPY 37TH ANNIVERSARY JACK & ILA WARNER may many more yean of health and Happiness Bless you! all our Love, Ned, Dei, Candy, Amanda Sammy Jo, Tod, Brenda Michael and Lisa / or Sale Xithnnoitw 1987 DODGE CARAVAN 4 cyl., front wheel drive, air condi­ tioning, seats 7, excellent condi- tio^feSOO. Phone 945-4505. PLYMOUTH VOYAGER, *84 air, cruise, 7 passenger, $3100 high miles, nice condi­ tion. 948-2808 Sat tonal \d\ CHEAP! FBI/US. SEIZED *89 Mercedes, $200; '86 VW, $50; '87 Mercedes, $100; ’65 Mustang, $50. Choose from thousands starting $25. Free 24 hour recording reveals details 801-379-2929. Copyright 4MI137JC._________________ CHEAP! FBI/U.S. SEIZED •89 MERCEDES, $200. '86 VW, $50. '87 MERCEDES. $100. ’65 MUSTANG, $50. Choose from thousands starting $25. FREE 24 Hour Recording Reveals Details 801-379-2929 Copyright 4M1137JC________ SINGLE GIRLS Michigan. 1-9OO-82O-3O33 $3? min.. Must be 18 yrs. . 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Lamps-lotionsaccessories, monthly payments low as $18. Call Today FREE NEW Color Catalog. 1-800-228-6292. I at in FOR SALE: REGISTERED FOX Trotter mare and a regis­ tered Arabian mare, both are very gentle and broke to ride. 948-9429. / hank > ait CARD OF THANKS Our sincere thanks to our family, friends, and neighbors for the expressions of sympathy with cards, flowers, and food at the loss of our loved one, Hany H. Lenz. Thanks also to Pennock Hospital’s Emergency Room and the nurses in I C U, Drs. Atkinson and DeWitt, Wren’s Funeral Home for their services. Pastor Anton for his comforting words, and the Moose Lodge for the nice luncheon. God Bless you all Reatha Lenz Richard and Betty Bryans Jack and Judy Lenz Grandchildren and great grandchildren Help Wanted BE AN AUCTIONEER, next term Nov. 18-23,1991. For info & catalog, Continental Auction School, P.O. Box 346, Mankato, Minnesota, 56002-0346 (507)625-5595._____________ CHILD CARE PROVIDER for 2 in my Hastings home. $900 per month to start, with paid vacation. Send name, address &. phone # to Child Care, P. O. Box 102, Cloverdale, MI 49035-0102. CONSTRUCTION LABOR­ ERS WANTED $430 an hour to start, possible advancement 945-4892 for interview. FREE CHRISTMAS can be yours by demonstrating House of Lloyd merchandise. Abso­ lutely no investment. No deliv­ ering of the merchandise. FREE training and $300 worth of samples, or book a party and still get your Christmas FREE. What have you got to Lose? Call now. Cathy 795-7133.____________ EXPERIENCED ROOFERS WANTED piece work, call 945-4892 for interview. HAIR DRESSER WANTED full time, dependable. Call 945-5353 for interview. FOR SALE 1984 Pontiac Grand Prix CONTACT MARV at ... Hastings City Bank FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY Northeast Indiana's largest Temporary Help company has identified the Hastings area as a prime location for one of its temporary help franchises. The ideal candidate will have lived In the Hastings area and have some sales or personnel experience. He/She will benefit by having local ownership, small franchise tees, and extensive training and support If you would like more information on how you can be your own boss in this rapidly growing industry WX WILL HELP WITH FINANCING FOR OUAUR8O INDIVIDUALS f Please call... rLLAiDLL Robert Curtis Iff PERSONNEL (219) 482-3532 LAUNDRY ATTENDANT WANTED in Hastings. Mature, responsible adult for evenings and every other Sunday. Reply to Ad #561, c/0 The Hastings Reminder, P.O. Box 188, Hast­ ings. Ml, 49058. ~_________ LAY ASSISTANT TO THE PASTOR To coordinate Church program, especially in the areas of Christian education and Church growth. Must have administrative and relational skills. Dynamic, growing rural congregation. Full or part-time. Salary negotiable. Inquire and apply: Faith United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 146, Delton, MI 49046. NOW HIRING DIRECT OUTLET for Michigan based factory, has 15 to 20 full lime openings, starting at SI380 per month. Must be available to start immediately. Call 945-5831 between 9am and 5pm for inter­ view appointment No phone interviews please. Huver, now of Grand Rapids, is charged with manslaughter with a motor vehicle and second-offense drunken driving. If convicted of manslaughter, Huver faces up to 15 years in prison plus fines of up to $7,500. He has a previous conviction in May 1987 for drunken driving in Grand Rapids. Police testified Huver attempted to pass Mlynarchek's car in a no-passing zone while both were eastbound on Chief Noonday Road, west of Whitmore Road. Huver's 1990 GMC pickup truck struck the left rear comer of Mlynarchek's 1984 Mercuiy Grand Mar­ quis, forcing the car off the road. The vehicle crashed head-on into a large tree. Mlynarchek, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was taken to Pennock Hospital where he was pronounced dead. On Wednesday, Pennock Hospital emer­ gency room physician Dr. Dennis Swanson and Pennock pathologist Dr. Eldon Cassell testified the retired carpenter and former member of the Wayland Township Board of Review suffered multiple rib fractures, a bro­ ken pelvis, a broken upper leg and a broken cheek bone. "He died due to traumatic injuries to his chest and abdomen due to an accident," Cas­ sell said. Butler, however, attacked the finding be­ cause an autopsy was not conducted on Mly­ narchek. The defense attorney said Mlynar­ chek underwent a triple bypass operation in 1980 and suggested he couM have died of natural causes and then crashed into a tree. The pathologist, however, said autopsies are not mandated after accidental deaths. Cas­ sell insisted he was "reasonably certain" Mlynarchek died from injuries suffered in the accident Mlynarchek's brother, Ed, who lived with Mlynarchek, testified his brother did not complain of any illness while clearing brush and planting strawberries that afternoon. Swanson also said be doubted Mlynar­ chek's death was due to natural causes be­ cause the victim died soon after the accident "People usually don't die from a seizure within minutes," Swanson said. "They usu­ ally don't die from (a heart attack) within minutes." Barry County Deputy Sheriff Sgt. Robert Abendroth and Hastings Police SgL Cliff Morse testified they smelled alcohol on Ha­ ver's breath after the accident Abendroth said Huver admitted to drinking three beers begin­ ning six hours before the accident Under cross examination, however, Aben­ droth admitted he did not administer any dex­ terity tests to Huver. The officer also admit­ ted Huver showed no difficulty walking or talking after the crash. Morse testified Huver registered 0.16 and. 0.17 percent on two separate chemical breath tests 90 minutes after the accident. The read­ ings both are more than one and a half times the limit for determining drunken driving in Michigan. But a medical expert, testifying for the de­ fense on Tuesday, told the court that a breathalyzer test result cannot determine an earlier blood-alcohol level because the test does not measure the rate at which the sub­ ject's body absorbs and dissipates alcohol. On Monday, Michigan State Police troop­ ers Ken Langford and Al McCrumb said they determined Mlynarchek's car was traveling 79 mph when it hit the tree. But a retired 23-year veteran State Police trooper attacked his former colleagues con­ clusions, claiming Mlynarchek's car was only traveling about 30 to 35 mph when it hit the tree. Thomas G. Bereza, now a licensed private investigator who appeared as a defense wit­ ness, said the limited amount of debris found on the road and the small amount of damage to the rear of Mlynarchek's car suggests the impact with Huver's pickup truck was light "You can't accelerate a vehicle traveling about 40 mph to about 80 mph without a great deal of damage," Bereza said. "The dy­ namics of the accident better support an acci­ dent at a lower rate of speed." Using photos and measurements taken by troopers and applying an alternative formula to the one used by troopers, Bereza said Mly­ narchek was travelling about 40 to 45 mph and Huver was driving about 54 to 57 mph when the cars collided. On Monday and Tuesday, the 10-woman, 4-man jury heard testimony from a passenger in Huver's car, other motorists who saw the accident and rescue workers. The trial resumes Friday morning, and tes­ timony is expected to be completed by the end of the day. Huver remains free on a S7.500 personal recognizance bond. Police Beat Boy shoots gun, narrowly avoids Injury HASTINGS - An 11-year-old boy last week thought he heard a burglar and took shotgun in hand to defend himself. Home alone, the boy loaded a 12-gauge shotgun, the boy made sure the area was safe. But then he couldn't figure out how to unload the weapon. "He went into the basement, pointed the gun at the floor and pulled the trigger," said Hastings Police SgL Jack Cross. The impact of the shot forced pellets and cement chips up at the boy but did not cause serious injury. He was treated and released at Pennock Hospital after the 7 p.m. incident Sept. 30. Police did not release the boy's name. Divers recover motorcycles, from river IRVING - Divers from the Barry County Sheriffs Department dive team recovered two motorcycles, a bike and engine parts from Ute Thornapple River last week. A resident spotted the items in the river near the Irving Dam and reported them. Deputies pulled out the items last Thursday, including a 650 Honda motorcycle that appeared to be in good condition. Authorities are not sure why the articles were dumped. "I image they were stolen," said SgL Bill Johnson, who directs the sheriff's Marine Division. "The 650 was in too good a shape to be dumped." Some of the articles appeared to have been in the waterjjnly>iUfeHrtnonihs, while others showed more rust Driver nabbed for drunken driving ORANGEVILLE - A Delton driver has been charged for drunken driving following a one-car accident on Nonis Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputies arrested David E. Bagley, 27, of 10255 E. Shore Dr., after the 11 p.m. accident Sept. 27 near Guernsey Lake Road. Bagley has two previous convictions for drinking and driving in 1986 in Kalamazoo and Hastings, deputies said. Authorities said Bagley was not injured when he crashed into a ditch while driving a 1981 Plymouth Colt. Deputies found several empty beer cans in the car and arrested Bagley, who registered 0.19 percent on a chemical breath test Motorist cited for careless driving ASSYRIA TWP. - A Hastings driver was cited for careless driving Tuesday following a two-car accident that left three with minor injuries. Roxanna L. Prior, 34, of 5820 Henry Road, was treated at Community Hospital in Battle Creek after the 7 a.m. accident on Tasker Road east of Guy Road. The second driver, Teny J. Travas, 37, of Olivet, was not hurt in the accident But his two passengers, 35-year-old Jim Campbell and 26-year-old Greg Campbell, both of Olivet suffered minor injuries and sought their own treatment Barry County Sheriffs deputies said both cars were eastbound on Tasker Road when Travas stopped for a school bus picking up kids and was struck in the rear by Prior's car. Deputies said Prior left 234 feet of skid marks in the road before the impact that pushed Travas' car forward another 90 feet Neither vehicle came in contact with the school bus, and Prior received the citation for careless driving. (Compiled by J Ad Graphics News Service). Improper Use of Medicine Can Seriously Harm Children (NU) - For children, being smart about taking drugs means more lhan just saying “no.” While discouraging children's illegal drug use is certainly an important responsibility, parents and schools shouldn’t stop there. Parents also need to promote the proper use of the more lhan 200 mil­ lion prescriptions being dispensed for children each year. Why? Because nearly half of those prescriptions are being taken incorrectly. Medication misuse is America’s other drug crisis. Every year, medi­ cine mistakes lead to hospitalization and even death for many children. When children don’t take enough of their medicine, they may not con­ trol serious diseases such as cancer, kidney failure and epilepsy. When they take loo much of a medicine or stop taking a medicine too soon, they may experience annoying or danger­ ous” side effects — ranging from di­ arrhea or stomach upset to poten­ tially fatal breathing problems or loss of consciousness. Pharmacy Week How can you help children avoid medication misuse? October is "Talk About Prescriptions Month.” and October 20-26 is "National Phar­ macy Week.” so this is a good time for parents to start communicating with their children and their neigh­ borhood pharmacist about proper medicine use. Parents should talk regularly to the doctors and pharmacists who care for their children’s medication needs. They should also get complete in­ structions on proper medication use and follow them to the letter, ac­ cording to NARD, the national asso­ ciation representing the nation’s 40,000 independent pharmacies. At a minimum, parents should find out for each prescription: —The name of the medicine and what it is supposed to do. —How much of the medicine the child should take, when to take it and for how long. —What foods, beverages, other medicines or activities the child should avoid while taking the medi­ cine. —Possible side effects, and what to do if they occur. —If there is written information about the medicine available for you to take home. When talking to children about medicine, parents should explain the difference between using illegal drugs and taking medicines in order to get well. It’s important to get chil­ dren involved in following the cor­ rect treatment. �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 10, 1991 Head, Heart, Hands, Health. Working For a LAKE Odessa CO-OP The 4-H dub has done a great job in preparing our ^^M young people For the Future. The boys and girts, young men and women between the ages oF9 and 19, are taught to respect their environ­ ment, work to better their commu­ nity and become selF-reliont and responsible individuals. By taking on active role in the 4-H experi- ence, they're hav­ ing Fun as they do important work [■^1^ across the notion ... From anti-pollution pro"■ jects in the cities ... to livestock and agricultural pro­ jects on the Farms. They're work­ ing For tomorrow ... let's proudly salute them today! Keep up the great work, 4-H'ers! • PLEASE SUPPORT OUR 4-H SPONSORS UiflQu LISTED BELOW , , /\ ?\ 4-H Makes \ a World of S9K 'J Difference SINKE’S SERVICE .MBH “WE NOW CARRY SOFT ICE CREAM” Salutes Youth and Agriculture 374-8061 Mon - Fri 8:30 AM - WO PM Saturday 9MAM-M0PM 'DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE FOR 4H PROJECTS"________ 795-3509 515 Grand Rapids Street - Middleville Proudly Saluting Our 4H Kids! 4H ■ Building For a Brighter Futural LARRY NEIL AGENCY G. 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The local club welcomed many distinguish­ ed guests and presented honors to several of its own. Kenneth Miller, chairman of a special awards committee, presented Art Steeby with the Kiwanis Citizen of the Year award. Doug Alexander, Kiwanis Michigan District Secretary-Treasurer; Robert Whymer, Lieutenant Governor of Division 14 of the Michigan District of Kiwanis; and Clif­ ford "Skip” Clack. Governor the Michigan District of Kiwanis, were special guests, and all spoke briefly. Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray presented the organization with a special proclamation honoring the Kiwanians' golden anniversary of community service. Entertaining for the evening was the Lakewood Choral Society, which sang a medly of songs by composer Irving Berlin and several selections from Andrew Lloyd Web­ ber’s “The Phantom of the Opera." Doug Alexander, Kiwanis Michigan District Secretary-Treasurer speaks while outgoing President Glenn Hahn and his wife, Carol, watch, along with Dave McIntyre (standing, left). Robert Whymer, Lieutenant Governor of Division 14 of the Michigan District of Kiwanis congratulated the local group reaching its milestone. Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray presents Kiwanians Dave McIntyre (center) and Glenn Hahn with a proclamation honoring the service organization. The Lakewood Area Choral Society entertained Kiwanians with a medley of songs from “Phantom of the Opera” and a series of songs written by American composer Irving Berlin. Edward D. Jones & Co.® Providing coiisen alive investments since 187a. 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I �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 10, 1991 Talk (and pizza) draws 600 to school program Over 600 parents and kids crowded into the Hastings High School cafeteria last Tuesday for the school district's Chapter 1 pizza party. Chapter 11s a federally-funded program that offees extra help to students in areas such as reading and math. by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer Balloons, people, pizza and more people packed the Hastings High School cafeteria last week. No one showed up for a ball game or the latest sighting of Danny DeVito. They came to hear about a program for youngsters who need extra help in reading and math. All right, so they came for free pizza, too. Nevertheless, more than 600 parents and students filled the cafeteria Ocl 1 for the Hastings Area School's Chapter I pizza party. Chapter 1, the nation's largest federal aid program for public education, provides in­ struction for elementary-level students who need additional help to keep up with other students their age. The term "Chapter 1” refers to Chapter 1, Title 1 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, the legislation that first created the program. "Our goals are to help students achieve success in reading and math,” said Jo Steb­ COLUMBUS DAY SALE EXPLORE THESE GREAT SAVINGS ON FASHIONS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY bins. principal at Pleasantview Elementary School. "We work with students individually and in groups." Federal funds pay for smaller classes, teaching materials, additional teachers and teacher aides and extra instruction in reading, math, language arts and other skills. School officials gathered parents and stu­ dents Tuesday to talk about the program and hand out literature detailing the program and suggesting ways parents can help their kids. And they shared some pizza. 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J-Ad Graphics News Service The new Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance Service still is awaiting licensure from the state Thursday and hopes to be up and running, perhaps as early as next week in Woodland, Sunfield and Campbell townships and the village of Clarksville. Volunteer Ambulance Director Betty Begerow and her husband. Bob. last Thursday drove the new service's ambulance to Lansing, where the vehicle and its equipment was inspected by John Hubinger of the Michigan Department of Health, Emergency Services Division. It was inspected again Tuesday in .Bronson. . . Hubinger *s superior, Steve Boyer, did not authorize issuance of a license, which now could be delayed for perhaps at least another week. Boyer apparently called Begerow Friday to tell her issuance of the license would be delayed for another week or so because some more paperwork needed to be done. In the meantime. Woodland. Sunfield and Campbell townships, despite already agreeing to go with the new volunteer service, will be covered by the Rockford/Lowell Ambulance Service that has come into Lake Odessa. Rockford has replaced the old volunteer Lake Odessa Ambulance Service, which now is being reorganized. Woodland Township, represented by Supervisor Douglas Mackenzie and Trustee Duane Bump, signed a contract with the Lakewood volunteers on Mon­ day, Sept. 30. The Campbell Township Board, at its meeting Thursday evening, voted to sign a contact with the volunteer service. Sunfield Township and the Village of Clarksville both decided Monday night to go with the volunteer Lakewood service. Sunfield Township’s decision is contingent the volunteer service being up and running jy Oct. 15. Odessa Township and the Village of Lake Odessa both have committed to the new Lake Odessa service taken over by Rockford. It is likely that Sebewa Township will do the same. When Rockford took over in Lake Odessa, the volunteer service was not able to renew its old license from the state. Therefore, volunteers decided to reorganize as a new service and seek a new license. The volunteers' ambulance was brought to the Woodland Township Fire Sta­ tion, where it will be based temporarily. The service also plans to get its own emergency telephone number. When it receives its state license, it is likely to take calls temporarily at 367-4915, the fire department's emergency number. A new, more permananent number will be distributed as soon as it is established. However, until at least next week, all calls for ambulance should go to the Lake Odessa service at 527-1112. Ambulance volunteers say they hope to have their own building wiuthin six months. Once they are fully licensed, the volunteers may go anywhere they are called, even into areas serviced by Lake Odessa. Of course. Lake Odessa also ma> come into areas that have contracted with the volunteers. 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A great selection of Nike’ , L.A. Gear’ , Reebok’ and more. JCPenney J Fashion comes to life5 Downtown Hastings s turh year four million Americans depend on blood transfusions 2. The safeguards on the blood supply include conducting seven separate laboratory tests to screen out AIDS, hepatitis and other infectious agents, educating donors on transmissible diseases and encouraging at-risk donors to disqualify themselves from giving blood 3 Blood banking is one of the most highly regulated areas in health care, governed by multiple federal and slate rules, laws, policies and regulations 4. As an alternative to blood transfusions, today a growing number of people benefit from autologous (self) transfusions 5 There is no risk of AIDS or other infectious diseases when blood is donated, as steal tied needles are never reused s imikm aasocuhoh or aiooo a*mis Words to the Y’s Hastings YMCA-Youth Council’s 3 on 3 Basketball Standings Prong............................................................... 3-0 Lake wood Connection.................................. 3-0 Crowley II...................................................... 2-0 Y's Guys..........................................................1-1 Hastings Savings/Loan................................. 1-1 Garrisons Gorillas..........................................1-2 White Lightning............. ...............................1-2 Crowley 1........................................................0-3 Flcxfab............................................................ 0-3 YMCA Women's Volleyball A League: County Scat...................................................14-1 Pennock Hospital........................................... 9-6 Bob’s Gun and Tackle.................................. 8-7 W. Mi. Association...................................... 8-7 Music Center.................................................. 8-7 Hastings Burial Vault/Viatcc..................... 7-11 Hastings Savings and Loan........................ 0-15 B League: Ink Spots. ..................................................18-0 Snider Satellites............................................14-4 Middleville Cement......................................12-6 Behnke Trucking/Trc Tock........................4-14 Ray James Electromechanical................... 3-15 D.J. Electric and Hallifax...........................3-15 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 10. 1991 — Page 11 News Briefs Jayvee eagers split a pair The Hastings junior varsity basketball team split its last two Twin Valley games, losing to Marshall 44-33 Thursday before regrouping to top Coldwater 50-44 on Monday. In the Marshall game, the Redskins outscored the Saxons 18-8 in the decisive third quarter, extending a one-point halftime edge to 11 entering the fourth quarter. Elaine Allen, Mindy Schaubel and Molly Arnold led the Hastings scoring with six points apiece. Hastings connected on 11 of 40 field goals and 11 of 26 from the line in the game. The Saxons led Coldwater 23-15 at the half, but the Cardinals rallied to cut the lead to 36-34 at the end of the third. Hastings was able to hold off Coldwater in the fourth quarter, as Kelly Eggers scored eight of her 13 points and Katie Murphy canned four clutch free throws. Arnold shared team scoring honors with 13 points, while Murphy chipped in 10. Eggers aiso grabbed 11 rebounds and rejected eight shots. Hastings hit 16 of 34 from the floor and 18 of 32 from the charity stripe. Historical Society annual banquet set The Barry County Historical Society will have its annual banquet Thursday. Oct. 17. at the Middle Villa Inn. Guest speaker will be Civil War history buff James Pahl. A resident of Sunfield. Pahl is the founder of the Mid­ Michigan Civil War Re-enactors. The banquet, which will have a patriotic theme, will begin with social time at 6:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at about 7:15 in the Vilia Greenery Room at the Middle Villa. Tickets are $10 per person. Reserva­ tions may be made by calling 945-9156, 945-3200 or 9454874 evenings. The Metallihoopsters were awarded the sportsmanship trophy in their division at the recent Gus Macker tournament in Kalamazoo. From left: Josh Alderson, Matt Bradley, Ben Newsted and David Parker. Bowling Results Wednesday P.M. Thursday A.M. Bosleys 17V4-6W; Tea For Three 17-7; Cracker Backs 14V6-9V6; Who Cares 14-10; Varneys 13-11; Valley Realty 1216-11W; Hummers 12-12; Question Marks 1116-121); Northland Opt. 1116-1216; Marys Beauty Snop 11-13; Slow Pokes 10-14; Leftovers 10-14; Kloostermans 7-17; Kreative Komcr 616-1716. High Games and Series - S. Vandcnburg 191-490; J. McMillon 179-509; B. Fisher 148; I. Ruthruff 187-493; L. Johnson 160; P. Fisher 170493; O. Gillons 178-487; N. Hummel 168; F. Ruthruff 175-488; B. Sexton 150; M. Dull 164-445; L. Bahs 161-449; M. L. Bitgood 158-455; L. Gleckler 168-467; M. Atkinson 163; N. Wilson 167; P. Hamilton 167; A. Allen 163; R. Havens 136. Monday Mixers Ferrellgas 16-4; Three Ponies Tack 14-6; Grandmas Plus One 14-6; Dads Post #241 11-9; Deweys Auto Body 1OV6-9V6; Rowdie Giris 10-10; Hastings Bowl 10-10; Lazy Giris Inc. 10-10; Michelob 10-10; Miller Real Estate 9-11; Outward Appearance 816-11V6; Miller Carpets 8-.J2; Ginb^chs.5-15; Pioneer Apartments 4-16. ' Good Gaines - J. Donnini 153; S. Nevins 164; B. Allerding 158; W. Main 176; D. Bums 165; L. Tietz 141; R. Shapley 179; M. Blough 143; F. Schneider 169; M. Wieland 177; R. Kuempel 164; M. Kill 162; N. Morgan 168; T. Allen 133; C. Bennett 123. Good Gaines and Series - G. Otis 193-495; D. Kelley 185-503; J. Rice 184- 473; F. Girrbach 177-507; K. Sutfin 185- 494; S. VanDenburg 203-563; J. Ogden 191-491; N. Kloosterman 177-474. Mace’s Pharmacy 16-4; Varney’s Stables 15-5; Misfits 14-6; Friendly Home Parties 12-8; Nashville Locker 10-10; Hair Care Center 10-10; Valley Realty 9-11; Easy Rollers 8-12; Lifestyles 6-14;--------- 0-20. High Games and Series - L. Yoder 193-562; L. Elliston 211-549; B. Hathaway 198-482; B. Miner 163-459; F. Schneider 157-444; L. Johnson 183-433; J. Sanlnocencio 160-432; T. Decker 147-420; P. Frederickson 173; E. Mesecar 176; P. Castleberry 158; I. Ruthruff 158. Bowlerettes Andrus of Hastings 1616-316; Kent Oil 15-5; D.J. Electric 13-7; Heckers 10-10; Al and Pete Sports Shop 9-11; Dorothy and Hairstyling 7-13; Brittens 616-916; Good Time Pizza 3-17. Good Games and Series - E. Dunham 178-503; D. Morawski 191-500; S. Green­ field 190-509; T. Loftus 179482; D. Coenen 194-514. Good Games - S. Merrill 174; D. Brumm 183; D. Reid 171; E Vanasse 178; T Elliston 180. Sunday Night Mixed Wanderers 13-7; Gutterdusiers 13-7; H & H 13-7; Chug A Lugs 12-8; Alley Cats 12-8; Holley Rollers 12-8; Load Hogs 12-8; BSers 11-9; Die Hards 10-10; Really Rottens 10-10; Sandbaggers 10-10; Hooter Crew 10-6; Greenbacks 9-11; Broken Late 9-11; Pin Busters 6-14; Rude Ones 6-14; Misfits 4-16; Get Along Gang 4-12. Mens High Game and Series - J. Barnum 217-258-191-666; J. Haight 198-561; B. Drayton 190-524; G. Steel 193-569; R. Mack 190-562; M. Cole 213-566; J. Woody 183; B. Hodges 183; S. Hartman 189; R. Snyder 183. Womens High Game and Series - D. Kel­ ly 177-501; P. Lake 176; A. Snyder 170; M. Savder 175; K. Becker 195-523; B. Wilson 181; D. Oliver 185. Tuesday Mixed Naughty & Nice 20-4; Cascade Home Improvement 16-8; Consumers Concrete 13-11; Alley Cats 13-11; Miller’s Carpet 12-12; Middle Lakers 11-13; Thornapple Valley Equipment 11-13; Finishing Touch 11-13; Woodmansee Construction 1010; Neils Printing 9-17; Admiral 7-17; J&S Auto 7-13. Men High Games & Series J. Higgins 183-521; J. Service 230-557; G. Hause 204-531; R. Hause 230-549; Ryan Eaton 196-530; D. Rose 200-526; P. Scobey 243-623. Womens High Games & Series T. Farr 161-413; A. Snore 160-394; E. Johnson 180; P. Higgins 161-435; A. Davis 183-439; J. Gasper 197-538; J. Eaton ’.95-488; J. Bryans 158. A dinner-dance to raise money to sup­ port Barry Community Hospice pro­ grams has been scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 26. at the Middle Villa Inn. Performing at the event will be the Jol­ ly Coachmen of Kalamazoo, who play ballads, waltzes, polkas, country and 1950s rock tunes, upbeat and new songs, rock and Latin numbers. They have per­ formed at weddings, for clubs and private parties for 30 years. The social hour will begin at 6 p.m., followed by a buffet dinner at 7 p.m. and dancing from 8:30 p-.m. to 12:30 a.m. Tickets, for $45 per couple or $22.50 per person, must be purchased by Wednesday. Oct. 16. They arc available at Bosley Pharmacy, Radio Shack or the Hospice office in Hastings, or at Phar­ macy Care in Middleville. For more information, call Hospice at 948-8452. Choral Society to sing at WMU Civil War Ilves at Bowens Mills A Civil War re-enactment is planned at Historic Bowens Mills for both Satur­ day and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be skirmishes at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday that will include Gatling guns, artillery units and infantry units. Civil War church services will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday. Also included will be food, arts and crafts, cider making, demonstrations and a collection of Abraham Lincoln ar­ tifacts. shown by Mike Hook. Gate fee is $2 for adults and $1 for students. The Lakewood Area Choral Society will present "Liberty." a musical celebration of freedom, at 3 p.m. Sun­ day, Oct. 13, at Miller Auditorium. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo. The program is being billed as a "multi-media spectacular" that will in­ clude the 100-voice choral society, three screens, nine projectors, 200 images and military color guard. Advance admission is $8, at the door the price will be $10. For more information, call Ron Miller at 948-9164 or Hartzler’s Charters at 374-8169. Thursday Angels McDonalds 17-3; Brown Jug 11-9; Sud's Giris 11-9; TJ s 10^-9'6; Cracker Backs 10-10; Hastings Mutual 10-10; Stefano’s 6V6-13V6; #8 3-1. Good Games - P. Miller 162; J. Bolo 123; C. Cuddahec 165; C. Burpee 149; D. Clark 139; J. Hurless 164; D. Snider 162; D. Innes 150. B. Whitaker 178; S. Dunn 187; M. In­ gram 157. For All Your Insurance Needs Homeowners • Farmowners • Automobile • Business and Commercial • Boatowners and Yacht • Workers’ Cornj) Insurance , Stack Insurance Agency, Inc. 128 W. Mill St., Hastings 616-945-9568 REPRESENTING Mutual Insurance Company % Hastings We’re only silent until you need ui. Thursday Twisters Hastings Bowl 16-4; Geukes Market 15-5; Andrus Chevrolet 13-7; Sam's Brothers 9-11; Bowman Refrigeration 816-11W; Shamrock Tavern 8-12; Hastings Mutual 6-14; Ray James Electromechanical 4*6-15Vi. High Game - K. Hooten 174; D. Gilbert 160; W. Barker 167; S. Bosworth 169; P. Wright 151; D. Staines 168; S. Wright 180; S. Bachelder 159; B. Cramer 156; L. Barnum 185; B. Roush 154; S. Sanborn 165; B. Dunn 164; B. Bowman 161; M. Patten 157; K. Payne 168; D. Greenfield 158; C. Hurless 158; J. Gasper 165; T. Christian 166; L. Col­ vin 157; B. Quada 166; S. TenHopen 162; L. Weyerman 156; P. Guy 157; D. Smith 168; S. Thompson 173; K. Sutfin 161; N. Taylor 165. High Game and Series - J. Gasper 168-487; B Bowman 166^65. M Patten 174- 463; K. Hooten 208-550; S. Thompson 172-464; S. Bacheloder 161-453; D. STaines 172-497; T. Christian 167-495; L. Colvin 155-456; B. Quada 168-489; L. Barnum 202-558; B Cramer 166-464; K. Payne 175- 486; P. Guy 179-457; K. Sutfin 192-459. Dinner and dance to benefit Hospice Calendar of Events October 8 - PTO meeting, 3 p.m.. Southeastern Library. October 8 - PTO meeting, 7 p.m. Speaker Liz Kensington from Barry County Substance Abuse, free child care available. Central. October 8 - PTO meeting. 7 p.m.. Northeastern library. October 9 - DK/Kindergarten Field trips to Cocants, Pieasantview. October 10 - PTO meeting, 7 p.m., Pieasantview. October W - "Just Say No" Club leader's meeting. 3:15 p.m., Southeastern library October!*!* - Substance abuse program fourth grades, Northeastern. October qlO - Substance abuse program fifth grades. Southeastern. October til - Substance abuse program third grades. Northeastern. October 11 - Substance abuse program fifth grades. Southeastern. October 12 - Walk America. March of Dimes, Fish Hatchery Park. 8:30 a.m. October 14 - School Improvement Team Meeting. 3-4 p.m.. Southeastern. October 18 - School Pictures, All Schools. October 21 - No Classes For Students. Staff Development Day. Teacher Feature - Central 40? AGAIN? We thought you did this years ago. Happy Birthday BOB JOHNSTON We told you we would get even! Speech, Mr. Drain - In October we will be writing our own ghost stories. We will also be reading "The Ghost of Windy Hill. Physical Education, Mrs. Robinette - We have just finish­ ed our unit on football. This next month we wil begin our fitness testing. We are excited to be in our second year using the Physical Best Fitness Test. Please talk with and encourage your child through this month of testing. Help them to remember tennis shoes for P.E., thanks. Counseling, Mr. Furrow - 1 will be showing the video "Why Won't My Child Pay Attention,” on October 17 at 9:00 a.m in the counseling room. Any parents wishing to see it are welcome to come. The video is I hour and 15 minutes long. A discussion will be held after the video. The video, which offers some good tips on parenting, will also be shown in the evening during conferences in November. D.K., Mrs. Price - In science we will study magnets and learn about snails (we have real snails to study). We will be carving pumpkins and making predictions — which pumpkin has the most seeds. We welcome any extra pumpkins — please send in the week of October 14th. We will carve on Thursday. October 17th — all help is welcomed. Bring your pumpkin knives. During art we will be making pumpkins for our tree, skeletons, snails, spiders and patterning chains to decorate our room. I am planning a parent’s night on Tuesday. October 22. to give parents the opportunity to experience a typical day in DK — more information will follow at a later date. Kindergarten, Mrs. Case, Mrs. Ossenheimer, Mrs. Pick­ NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING BARRY COUNTY FINAL E 9-1-1 / CENTRAL DISPATCH SERVICE PLAN DATE: Tuesday, November 12, 1991 TIME 10:00 A.M. LOCATION: Barry County Commissioners Chambers 220 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 A public hearing will be held on the Barry County Final E 9-1-1 I Central Dispatch Plan at the date, time and location listed above. The E 9-1-1 / Central Dispatch service district created by this plan includes all of the following: All of Barry County 2. Portions of Allegan County within the Pine Lake exchange area. 3. Portions of Calhoun County within the Battle Creek exchange area. If the Barry County Board of Commissioners adopts the final E 9-1-1 I Central Dispatch plan, an emergency telephone charge shall be collected on a uniform basis from ali service users (telephone customers) within the E 9-1-1 i Central Dispatch service district described above ing - Kindergarten classes will finish up colors and shapes of the week in October. They will begin letters of the week. The classes have begun their "Getting Ready to Read” books. This is always an exciting time for the students as they have a book of their own. We will discover a variety of monsters in literature and discuss our feelings. Science in October will in­ clude learning about spiders. This ties in nicely with Hallo­ ween and the many activities associated with it. We will con­ tinue our math tubbing with an emphasis on patterning. Oc­ tober is always a busy yet exciting month in kindergarten. First Grade, Mrs. Keeler, Miss Bowers, Mrss. Mat­ thews, Mrs. Swander, Mrs. Semerad - We will be learning about American folk tale heroes — Paul Bunyan. Pecos Bill, and Johnny Appleseed. We know the sounds and letters for B. D. F. G. A. M. J. K. L. E. and H. We will learn the sounds and letters N. P. R. S. T. V. W. X. Y. O. U. We will be coun­ ting. writing and graphing to 20. We will be creating our own stories patterned after “If You Give A Mouse A Cookie." Our • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Oct. 8. 1991 are dvailable In the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p m. Monday through Friday. art projects are focused around Autumn and Halloween. This month our language arts focus is on animals. In science we are focusing on the Wissly Kind. We are counting money and mak­ ing graphs in math. Mrs. Matthews - In October we will study people, continue to fill our book boxes with books that we can read and have fun using our math tool-kits. Second Grade, Mrs. Beyer, Mrs. Youngs, Mrs. Peterson - October will be a busy month for our second graders. During the first week, each classroom will spend one day at the Hinds School. Mr. Casey will be there to give a background of the school, along with important facts of its history. We will do recitations, spclkiqwna. math on Mr. Tobias will be taking each group on a nature hike through the woods. A highlight of the day is feeding the fish in the pond, and hopeful­ ly Oscar (a large white catfish) will make his appearance. We will also be reading books about Columbus and doing related artwork. The month will end with Halloween art. songs, stories, poetry and some spoky subtraction. Third Grade, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Nelson, Mrs. Larkin, Mrs. Johnston - October is a busy month for third graders. We will continue to study matter in science. We are reviewing place value and using calculators in math. We will be writing “spooky" stories on the computer. We are continuing our Heath reading series. October is "Popcorn Month” so we will spend one day learning about the history of popcorn, writing about it, doing math problems with popcorn, and of ebures. Eating popcorn! In our "Awesome Authors” project, we arc studying the books of Ezra Jack Keats. We are continuing to learn cursive letters that begin with the undercurve stroke. Now we can write some words all in cursive. In Social Studies we are using maps to learn more about o r world. Some reading groups just completed a story about making bread so we made home-baked bread in our class. Il was very good. We are looking forward to an exciting month. Mrs. Brown - We are finishing a reading unit on imagination and making "imagination creations.” We are working on place value in math. We have almost finished learning the lowercase letters in cursive and we will be starting the upper­ case letters soon. In social studies we are working with maps and we will begin to study our community later this month. We will also be publishing our first class newsletter this month. Fourth Grade, Mrs. McConnell, Mrs. Markle, Mrs. Kendall, Mr. Frieswyk - Mrs. McConnell's class has made Planet Presentations to the class which were videotaped by Mrs. Alderson. One reading group is piloting a reading pro­ gram for Hougton Mifflin. There is a big emphasis on journal writing and novel reading. Fourth graders will be taking State of Michigan achievement tests during October. We will also be looking forward to the first party of the year on Halloween. Computers are being used for various activities. Mrs. Markle’s class has been reading Greek myths about the seasons and weather. Now we are writing and illustrating our own myths. Mrs. Kendall's class is combining journal writing with com­ puters to create a class newsletter. We have chosen our Expert Topics for the year and are collecting information. In reading we have enteral our first “Gateway" — Cultures and People and are eagerly starting our trip around the world. Fifth Grade, Mrs. Renner, Mrs. Storms, Mr. Merritt - In match we are studying addition and subtraction of decimals, place value of decimals, comparing and ordering of decimals. Problem-solving will be studied this month. In social studies we will be studying about exploration and the colonization of North and Central America. The students will be doing in­ quiries based on Bloom’s Taxonomy and reports about the ex­ plorations in the New World. In English we will be studying paragraph structure and report writing. This will coordinate with the social studies unit this month. In reading III hour con­ tinues to work with Mrs. Semerad’s room on folktales. We arc rcadig the novels “Door in the Wall" and "Call It Courage." Our "Weather in Action ” science unit continues with students telecommunicating local weather conditions to several schools around the country and Japan. Parents and other adults will be surveyed about how weather affects their jobs. We will also take a look at weather folklore. - NOTICE Hastings Charter Township Hastings Charter Township will hold a hearing on a proposal adopting the budget for 1992 at 8:00 p.m., October 14, 1991. Hastings Charter Township Hall, at 885 River Road. Phone 948-8662 or 948-9690. Juanita A. Slocum, Township Clerk �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 10, 1991 Pigskin Preview Saxons look to rebound by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor The Hastings football team is experiencing something new this week. They are trying to rebound from a loss. The Saxons lost to a powerful Marshall team 12-0 in last week’s homecoming game. The loss was the first in regular­ season play since Harper Creek defeated Hastings 28-20 in the eighth game of the 1989 campaign. Hastings still is in contention for a possible conference title, although it will be difficult and they may need some outside help. But the Saxons are still on track for a second straight playoff berth. They are currently fourth in the Class BB Region 2 computer rankings. The top four teams in each region qualify for the playoffs. Middleville is also fourth in its region. Class B Region 2. Forest Hills Northern, the Trojans' opponent in last year's playoff game, is currently first. Maple Valley is fifth in Class CC Region 3. Ovid-Elsie and former league foe Battle Creek Pennfield are 1-2 in the region. Delton Kellogg is also ranked in the top 10 in Class B Region 2, dropping to eighth after last week's disappointing loss to Kalamazoo Christian. Here is a look at this week's county games: Hastings at Battle Creek Lakeview The Saxons have no time to dwell on the Marshall loss, because Lakeview is an explosive unit. The Spartans are tied with Marshall atop the Twin Valley standings with a 4-0 record. The Hastings defense once again played well in the homecoming loss, limiting the Redskins to 251 yards. It did, however, had trouble containing quarterback Erik Giannunzio, whose two fourth-quarter scores were the difference in the game. "Lakeview has a good ball club," coach Bill Karpinski said of the Spartans, who rolled over Albion Friday 42-6. “We just need to snap back and play a good, sound football game." Lakeview is led by quarterback Mike Oursler, who was a one-man wrecking crew against the Wildcats. He completed eight-often for 129 yards in the air, rushed for a pair of touchdowns, kicked five extra points and threw a pass for a two-point conversion. The Saxon offense was improved over recent weeks, a good sign considering Marshall's tough defense. Quarterback Jessie Lyons hit Brian Sherry four times, and junior running back Ryan Martin rushed for 92 yards. The Saxons will need more of the same against the Spartans, whom they defeated a year ago in a wild, 45-25 shootout. Pick: Hastings 14, Lakeview 13 Byron Center at Middleville The Trojans' debuted in the Associated Press Class B state rankings at 10th this week, but rankings are the furthest thing from coach Skip Pranger's mind as his squad prepares for the Bulldogs. Last year the O-K Blue race came down to this game, and 1991 is no different. Middleville disposed of previosly unbeaten Hamilton in systematic fashion Saturday 36-12. That leaves the Trojans and Byron Center (4-1 overall) as the lone unbeatens in the conference. Pranger is as happy as he's been all season long, due in large part to the relative health of his team. Linebacker Dave Lehman, a two-time all-county selection, is back to give the Trojan defense a shot in the arm, and the offense is runing on all cylinders. Middleville's offensive line should get much of the credit for the Trojans' 5-0 overall mark. Quarterback Dave Sherwood and running backs Jamie Berg and Rob Hunt have put up some mind-boggling numbers behind them. The Bulldogs are led by explosive running back Derrick Maxwell, but Middleville simply has too much balance and too many weapons. There is a spot in the Trojan trophy case for a fifth consecutive conference crown. They'd better start dusting it off. Pick: Middleville 24, Byron Center 13 Delton Kellogg at Kalamazoo Hackett The Panthers got bushwacked by the explosive Kalamazoo Christian run 'n‘ shoot attack last weekend, as the Comets pinned Delton with its first loss, 19-7. Quarterback Kelly Carpenter accounted for all 326 of Christian’s total yards on 27 of 51 passing. The Comets gained zero yards on the ground. Ir. all fairness, the Panthers were without star running back Jeff Edwards, who was injured on Delton’s first possession. Edwards is expected to play this week against Hackett, which could spell trouble for the Irish. Still, Delton coach Rob Heethuis did not make excuses. "We just didn’t get it done offensively when we needed to," he summarized. Delton may have been looking ahead to next week's game against league-leading and unbeaten Battle Creek Pennfield. The Panthers are still in a position where they can win at least a share of the KVA title, but a stumble aginst Hackett will ruin that possibility. Don't bet on it Pick: Delton 35, Hackett 13 Baldwin at Maple Valley The unbeaten Lions got a scare from SMAA rival Olivet last week before pulling out a dramatic 12-7 victory. The win gives Maple Valley the outright league title, provided they defeat Bellevue next week. Trailing 7-6 in the fourth quarter, the Lions drove 90 yards in 17 plays for the winning touchdown, capped off by an 11yard run by Aaron Patrick with under two minutes remaining. This will be the first-ever meeting between Maple Valley and their northern visitors. Coach Guenther Mittelstaedi noted that Baldwin (3-2 overall) has both substantial size and speed. The Maple Valley homecoming crowd should get a good game, although the Lions have more to gain with a win. They are currently fifth in the Class CC Region 3 computer rankings, trailing Ovid-Elsie, former league rival Pennfield, Shephard and Williamston. Amazingly, the possibility exists that the Lions may not reach the playoffs, even with a perfect 9-0 record. But wins over Baldwin, Bellevue, Hopkins and Portland put them in position to move up a notch should one of the teams above them stumble. Pick: Maple Valley 22, Baldwin 14. Eaton Rapids at Lakewood The Vikings erased some bitter memories with a huge 20-6 win over defending Capital Circuit champion Charlotte, spoiling the Orioles' homecoming. Lakewood coach Mark Helms has believed his squad was capable of playing at that level all year long, but injuries, costly turnovers and* an inconsistent offense plagued it throughout a 1-3 start Lakewood now is relatively healthy for the first time all year, and is brimming with confidence afte^Friday's big win. Now the Vikings are hoping to even its overall record for the first time since the second game of the season. Eaton Rapids has looked good a times this season. Last week was not one of them, as Okemos rolled to a 31-12 CC win. If the Vikings are shooting for a winning season, it is imperarive they win Friday’s homecoming game. The final three opponents on )the schedule, Lansing Catholic Central^ Ovid-Elsie and Ionia, are all currently undefeated. Pick: Lakewood28, Eaton Rapids 12 ' • Last week'? picks: 3-2, .600 Best pick: Marshall 14, Hastings 7 Worst pick: Delton 44, K-Christian 12 Season totals: 19-5, .792 Next week’s games Sturgis at Hastings Middleville at Kelloggsville Lansing Catholic at Lakewood Pennfield at Delton Maple Valley at Bellevue State-ranked Coldwater runs past Saxon eagers 69-38 They play four quarters in a basketball game, but sometimes what happens in the first quarter determines the outcome. That was the case Monday night at Coldwater, as the Lady Saxons found themselves on the short end of a 19-0 score entering the second period. As it turned out, the hole was to deep to climb out of, as the ninth-ranked and unbeaten Cardinals cruised to a 69-38 victory. The loss snapped a three-game Hastings win streak and dropped the Saxons* Twin Valley slate to 3-4 and their overall mark to 4-7. Hastings was missed all 12 field goal attempts in the disasterous first eight minutes, and finished the half at just threefor-23. Saxon coach Jack Longstreet said that Coldwater was too good a team to give that many oppurtunities to. "We took some good shots, but they didn’t fall," he said. “Then we didn't rebound. "Being the type of team they are, (Coldwater) was able to capitalize and score some easy buckets." The Cardinals kept the pressure on Hastings in the second quarter, outscoring the Saxons 17-8 to grab a commanding 36-8 halftime advantage. Hastings regrouped and played a much better second half, led by center Heather Daniels. Daniels scored all 17 of her points after the half and also led the Saxon rebounders with nine. "On the positive side, we did come back," Longstreet said. "We played the way we wanted to play the entire game. I was pleased with that." Although they were outscored in the third quarter, the Saxons scored 22 points in the fourth quarter to just 12 for Coldwater. Longstreet said that was encouraging because the Cardinals had at least a couple of starters in the lineup for the entirety of the contest Jenny Lumbert was the only other Saxon player in double figures, adding 10 points. Anne Endsley dished off three assists and grabbed four steals, while Chris Solmes also had three assists. Hastings ended the game shooting 28 percent from the floor and had 20 turnovers, the majority coming in the first half. The Saxons will entertain Gull Lake tonight, which lost at home to Vicksburg 32-30 Tuesday. Longstreet said he expects his squad to bounce back and play solid basketball. "We won't come out and shoot like that,” he said, referring to Monday's game. "But (Gull Lake) has some good athletes. It should be a very competitive game.” Fast pitch champs Hastings Manufacturing was the champion of the Freeport Fast-pitch League. Kneeling (from left): Scott Larsen, Tim Larsen, Mark Larsen, Bob Brumm, Marty Martin, Doug Ybema, Ben Ybema. Standing: Matt Larsen, Ed Mayhew, Larry Allerding, Adam Brumm, Merle Martin, Mark Martin, Mark Hewitt. (Missing: Rod Trowbridge, Brian Bowman, Mfce Hill, and Dan Hause) 8th graders lose The Hastings eighth grade basketball team lost a defensive struggle to Battle Creek Pennfield Tuesday 34-25. Melinda Kelly had 15 points and five rebounds, while Tammy Kelly had four points and five rebounds. Betsie Keeler also had four points Junior running back Ryan Martin picks up some of his 92 yards against Marshall In Friday's 12-0 homecoming loss. The Saxons will try to rebound this week at unbeaten Lakeview, which is tied whh the Redskins atop the Twin Valley standings. Hastings golfers, netters shooting for state berths State-ranked llnksters In toughest region Last year the Hastings golf team came within three strokes of qualifying for the state Class B finals, finishing fourth at the regional tournament at Saskatoon Golf Club behind champion East Grand Rapids, Zeeland and Lowell. The Saxons were close in 1990, and those memories have been a driving force all season leng. They want to compete in the finals this year, which will be held next weekend in Lansing. It won't be easy for Hastings. Instead of the Grand Rapids-area regional, the Saxons will play in the Marshall regional, along with Twin Valley champion Coldwater, and the dominant Class B team of the last decade, Jackson Lumen Christi. Despite playing in what is arguably the strongest regional in the state, Hastings has a good opportunity of making the field. Coach Ed von der Hoff will not be with his squad, which is ranked eighth in the latest state poll, due to a death in the family. Long-time coach Gordon Cole will accompany the team in his place. Cole said that Hastings has a good opportunity to make the field. He said the number of teams qualifying from the region depends on the total number of competing teams. Last year, junior John Bell qualified as an individual, finishing among the top five at the regional meet The Saxons finished second in the conference standings despite a disappointing fourth-place finish in the final league jamboree on Monday at Binder Park Golf. Club in Battle Creek. Hastings had finaished second behind the fourth-ranked Cardinals in the previous three meets. In addition to Bell, Hastings is led by Michael Cook and Trevor Watson. Cook led Hastings on Monday with an 86 and was selected to the first-team all-league squad on the basis of his performance in the jamborees. Watson was a second-team selection and carded a 90 Monday. Other scores for the Saxons include Bell, 87; Tony Snow, 96; and Tony Williams, 108. H.YAA. roundup The Hastings Youth Athletic Association football teams won two of three games at home Saturday. Jack Taylor scored two touchdowns and Jason Dial added a 75-yard punt return as the Hastings eighth-graders defeated Pennfield 19-6. Ryan Vandenberg had 12 tackles and a pair of sacks to lead the defense. The seventh grade team lost to Belding 18-7. Devan Enders scored on a 65-yard run for Hastings’ only touchdown, and also added the extra point. Matt Moore's 45-yard interception return was all the fifth-and-sixth graders needed in Hastings' 7-0 win over Lakeview. Josh Armour tallied the conversion. Last week Taylor scored three touchdowns and led the Hastings eighth-grade team in tackles in a 26-14 win. Enders scored the lone touchdown in a 34­ 6 loss for the seventh graders, while Moore had the only touchdown in a 6-0 win for the fifth and sr.th-graders. Netters hoping competition pays big dividends Seeing some of the best teams in the state is nothing new to the Hastings girls tennis team. After all, the Saxon netters play, in what may be the toughest conference in the state for Class B teams. League champion Sturgis is tied for first with Bloomfield Hills Kings wood in the latest state rankings, while Coldwater and Hillsdale, which the Saxons tied for fourth place, are also ranked in the top 10. Third-place Lakeview, a Class A school, is also a power. Hastings, which played in the Allegan regional a year ago, was shifted to the Lansing Catholic Central regional for 1991. It appears that the level of competition has paid off, because the Saxons are seeded in the top three in all seven flights. "We're used to the level of competition we’ll see at the regional," coach Tom Freridge said. "Many of the teams we have played are comparable to the best teams in the regional. We're real encouraged and excited, and we’re hoping we can make it (to the state meet, to be held next weekend at Kalamazoo College)." Freridge added that if the flights are played out as seeded, the Saxons would finish second in the tournament and qualify for the state finals. Hastings is seeded first at two flights, second and third doubles. Jenny Johnson-Rachel Haas are 6-3 since they were teamed up at number two, while Miranda Freridge-Cherie Cotant nave a 10-3 record in the third-flighL Receiving second seeds were first singles player Sarah Johnston (12-9); second singles player Angelle Cooklin (9-14); and fourth singles player Katie Larkin, who has posted the best record of the sidles players (15-9). Third singles player Jenny Storm and the first doubles duo of Shannon Fuller-Christy Spindler are seeded third in their respective flights. Freridge, who said Lansing Catholic Central, Haslett and possibly Fenton will be the teams to beat, also noted that he and the tether coaches had some heated discussions at the recent seeding meeting. "It was very close in a lot of the flights," he said. "What it came down to in most cases was comparing scores (from common opponents). But we got pretty good draws for the most part." Soccer team nips Harper Creek 1-0 The Hastings soccer team extended its overall record to 11-4-1 with a 1-0 victory over Harper Creek Monday night. Due to a red-card resulting in an ejection, the Saxons played much of the game one player short. Hastings also played last night's game against Lakeview at a one-man disadvantage. Floyd Yesh scored the only goal of the game, his second of the season, in the first half. Hastings will play at Allegan Monday. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 10, 1991 — Page 9 From Time to Time,.. By Esther Walton The Kilpatricks in early Woodland i I The Kilpatrick United Brethren Church as it stands today. By Guest Writer Catherine Lucas This series of articles about still-surviving historic churches in Woodland Township and the early settlers who organized and built them started with the German settlers and Zion Lutheran Church. The second church covered in the series was the Woodland Evangelical/Lakewood Evangelical/Lakcwood United Methodist Church through all of its phases, titles and buildings. The two German churches were organized by some of the same families, in the same general neighborhood and in approx­ imately the same time period. There is another pioneer church still ex­ isting in Woodland Township that was established by people who came even earlier than most of the Germans. John Kilpatrick Jr. was 22 years old when he left his native land and his family of five yolfagCV brothers and five1 younger Sisters’.- M Bom in Ayrshire. Scotland, on May 12.1820, John Jr. sailed to the land of hope and glory, America, or. June 8. 1842. The trip across the Atlantic took a month. In Scotland, the Kilpatricks were weavers of cloth and lace and worked for 14 cents a day, but the family managed to save a fund to send John Jr. to America. Claude Kilpatrick, who passed away at the age of 86 in 1989. was the last grandson of John Jr. to Survive, although one grand­ daughter. Betty Hecker McCurdy, still lives on a centennial farm on historic Kilpatrick land. Surviving members of the family believe John Jr. came alone and on his own to New York City; then went to Monroe County, N.Y., where he found employment with a fanner, James Mallock, and his wife. He was partially paid for four years labor with a quarter section (160 acres) of wild land in Michigan his employer had purchased from the government. At that time, the land was priced at $1.50 an acre. The deed granting the land from the Mallocks to John Kilpatrick is dated Jan. 1, 1846. Betty McCurdy has a copy of that deed in her scrapbook. Several stories have been written and published about how young John got to Woodland. One story is that he came to Battle Creek and cut a trail to his land with his team of oxen and that the trip from Battle Creek took 40 days. Another story, much more widely publish­ ed and more believeable, is that he got to the then nine-year-old settlement of Woodland by established trails, but had to cut his own trail and build bridges to get the three miles from there to his own land. Some records say that the trip from the pro­ perty of the Shores family where the trail end­ ed. three miles from his property, took two days. Perhaps the entire trip from Monroe County. New York to his own land took 40 dayft* : ' ' ■!' -KiO ncup-u.i In the spring of 1847. John Jr., after clear­ ing some of his land and building a log cabin, sent for his parents and family to come to Michigan. His father, John Kilpatrick Sr., sold all of his property in Scotland and he, his wife and all of the younger children, Eugena, Rebecca, George, Janet, William W., Hugh, Agnes, David B., James, Andrew Gould and Eugena's husband, Robert Barry, started for the United States. The trip was, to say the least, a memorable one, taking six weeks and involving a bad storm and a ship wreck near Newfoundland. While they were on an island waiting for another ship to pick them up, they made a chest out of lumber from the wreck. This trunk is still owned by a descendent of Robert and Eugenia Kilpatrick Barry. John Jr. met the family in Rochester, N.Y., and made the trip though the Erie Canal and •cross Lake Erie with them. The importance of the Erie Canal in the settling of lower Michigan win have to wait for another article. The Kilpatrick family marker in the old section of Woodland Memorial Park is one of three in Woodland Township molded in the form of a tree trunk. The Haight marker is very near and the Meyers one is in Meyers Cemetery on M-50 east of Lake Odessa. Th 3 early individual Kilpatrick markers are shaped like chunks of firewood. but it brought many settlers into this area in the early years of Michigan history. After John Kilpatrick Sr- arrived with his family, they built a house on John Jr.’s land, where they all lived together for about a year until John Sr. bought nearby land and built his own house, where he and his wife lived the rest of their lives. 1 he Kilpatrick family established Kilpatrick School on their property in 1851. The Kilpatricks built the first sawmill in Woodland Township. Barry County. Michigan, in 1854. it was built of hewn logs on Mud Creek on John Kilpatrick Sr. 's farm. The mill ran by water power, supplied by a dam on Mud Creek. (In later years this mill was operated by Joel St. John, who purchased some of the Kilpatrick property and lived there for some years. This land is now owned by Mr. and Mrs. Uwe Walliczck. For some time, after the St. John and several other families lived there, it was owned by the Fisher family, descendents of the Kilpatrick-Barry line, and Joyce Fisher Weinbrecht and Jeanne Fisher grew up here in a house that has since been removed before the new Walliczek house was built.) A United Brethren class in Woodland Township was formed in 1856 (the same year the Zion Lutheran congregation was organiz­ ed) and consisted mostly of the Kilpatrick family. The group met in homes and in Kilpatrick School until the church was built. According to the church history, written in 1925 by Bertha Cotton, there was Sunday School every week and preaching every third week. The circuit included the Nerd appoint­ ment (or Hager as it was known in Woodland), the Myers Church, the Tamarac and West Odessa United Brethren churches. One preacher served all these places, and it was no doubt a long way each Sunday to the scheduled church, as the trip was made on horseback. It was decided to build a church in 1867. /e will go into the history of the church after it was built in a later article. John Kilpatrick Sr. is recorded in Woodland history as being a little peculiar due to some injury to his head in some of the Scotch Wars and often said that "The devil had possession in some of his head and he had to watch him. ” John Sr., it is recorded, also said. “You must praise your wife sometigies, lest she get discouraged, for you know you have to scold them sometimes, too." John Sr. died in 1869. John Jr. married four times in his long life and outlived all of his wive£ He married his first wife, Eunice Wilson, a native of New York, in 1852. They had two children, both of whom died in early childhood, and she died in 1858. In 1859, John Jr. married Margaret Hagar, whose family were also early settlers of Woodland Township. They had two children. Only Andrew Calvin, bom in 1862, survived to adulthood. Margaret Hagar Kilpatrick died in 1863. Kilpatrick married for the third time in 1865. His wife this (ime_was Mrs. Mary (Hartman) Shaver, a Civil war widow. They had seven ghjldrcn. threi'KF whom died in childhood. Mary died in hoop.' ‘ In 1887, at the age of 67/John Kilpatrick Jr. married once more, to^Mrs. Harriet M. Treadwell, who was a widow with four grown children. No children were born of this union. The fourth Mrs. Kilpatrick died in 1899. John Kilpatrick Jr. died in 1900 at his home near Kilpatrick Lake and church. A newspaper article at the time of his death stated that “He did not revive from the un­ conscious state into which he passed Tuesday morning of last week, making the time of his suffering over eight days which is an unusual period to live in such a condition. "On Monday, the day before the shock (stroke), Mr. Kilpatrick, in company of Rev. Jarvis, was spending the day watching the Legal Notice John Kilpatrick Jr., from the collection of Joyce Fisher Weinbrecht. work of a dredge which was then near the north line of his farm (in Kilpatrick Lake.) While walking along the bank, be suddenly stepped down a little grade which gave him quite a severe jar. Rev. Jarvis noted that he seemed dazed for a moment and asked if he was hurt, to which he said, in his usual way, that it would amount to nothing and that he was all right. He retired late that evening and in his usual good health (and neve- was con­ scious agin.)’’ The Kilpatrick name continues in Woodland Township in Kilpatrick Lake and Kilpatrick Church. The Kilpatrick family continues in direct descendents of John Jr. in Betty Hecker McCurdy, her children, grandchildren and great-grandchild and in descendents of Trellis Hecker Cox. Betty’s recently deceased older sister. Other descendents are scattered throughout Michigan,and the United States. Descendents of the other Kilpatrick children who settled around their brother sur­ vive in Woodland in the Barry family. Boyd NASHVILLE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER “Offering New Therapies Not Available at Other Area Clinics” ■ Dr. Michael Callion MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms and con­ ditions of a certain mortgage made by WALTER E. MCNAMARA and EILEIN E. MCNAMARA, husband and wife, to Great Lakes Bancorp, A Federal Sav­ ings Bank, organized under the Home Owners' Loan Act of 1933, of the United States of America, os amended, Mortgagee, dated the 8th day of November, 1988, and recorded inlhe office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, and State Michigan, on the 10th day of November, 1988, in Liber 475 of Barry County Records, at Page 14, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Sixty-Seven Thousand Sixty-Five and 13/100 ($67,065.13) Dollars. Plus an Escrow Deficit of Six Thousand Eight Hundred Five and 51/100 ($6,805.51) Dollars. And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any port thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 14th day of November, 1991 at two o'clock in the afternoon. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the ’ highest bidder, at the East entrance to the Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan (that being the building where the Grcuit Court.for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as a foresaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at ten and 370/1000 (10.370%) per cent per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Said premises are situated in the Township of Yankee Springs. Coutny of Barry, State of Michigan and described os: The Southerly 1 /2 of Lot *86 and the Northerly 1/2 of Lof *87 of Elmood Beoch, according to the recorded Plat thereof. Yankee Springs Township, Barry County. Michigan. During the six months immediately following the sole, the property may be redeemed. If it is deter­ mined at the time of sale that the property is aban­ doned, the redemption period will become one month. Dated at Ann Arbor. Michigan September 30. 1991. GREAT LAKES BANCORP. A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK. Mortgagee Laura A. Cassell LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lakes Bancorp One Great Lakes Plaza P.O. Box 8600 Ann Arbor. Michigan 48107-8600 (313)769-8300 (10/31) Barry and Lillian Vandecarr and their children. Joyce Fisher Weinbrecht and Jeanne Fishe' are also descendents of John Kilpatrick Sr. through the Barry line. The Kilpatrick family was active in Woodland history for a hundied years before descendents with that name were all gone, but Kilpatricks and Kilpatricks descendents are scattered all over Michigan, and often turn up at the Kilpatrick Church. They usually state they arc descendents of the “original” John Kilpatrick, not realizing that John Kilpatrick Jr. was the original Kilpatrick in Michigan, not John Kilpatrick Sr. The history of Kilpatrick Church will be completed in a later article. Information for these articles came from records of Kilpatrick Church held by Ella Kantner, including the 1925 history of the church written by Bertha Cotton. 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' �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 10. 1991 Legal Notices SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (AM CounttM) SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counttea) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage mode by MARK E. MacFADYEN and GERALDINE A. V.acFADYEN, husband and wife to D 4 N SAVINGS BANK. FSB, now known os D & N Bank, Isb. Mortgagee, dated March 27, 1990, and recorded on March 29. 1990. in liber 497. on poge 68. Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due ot the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Eight Thou­ sand Thirteen and 02/100 Dollars ($68,013.02). in­ cluding interest at NBD Prime Rate + 5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in sold mor­ tgage and the statute In such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan, at 11:00 o'clock a.m., on October 31. 1991. Said premises are situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described os: The East 1 /2 of the following: A parcel of land In Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 8. Town 3 North. Range 10 West, described as commencing ui the center of Section 8 for place of beginning, said place of beginning being the center of highway, thence West on the 1 /4 line to Bluff Rood of Supervisors Plot of Brigg's Subdivision, thence Northerly along the East side of said Bluff Rood a distance of 200 feet. tKence East to center of highway, thence Southerly along center of highway to place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless found abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 19. 1991 CAROLYN J. CRAWFORD (P40384) MASON. STEINHARDT, JACOBS AND PERLMAN. Professional Corporation Attorneys 4000 Town Center. Suite 1500 Southfield. Ml 48075 D 8 N BANK, fsb Mortgagee (10/17) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Terry Paul Crawford and Linda Sue Crawford, husband and wife, of Kentwood. Michigan to First Security Sav­ ings Bank, a federally chartered savings bank organized and existing under the Laws of the United States of America, of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Mortgagee, dated May 30. 1990 and recorded on June 4. 1990. In Liber 500, on poge 10, Sorry County Records. Michigan, ond on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date herof the sum of Seventy-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Twelve and 26/100 Dollars ($77,912.26), including interest at 10.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venude, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 11:00 o'clock a.m., on November 14, 1991. Said premises are situated in City of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 37 of Hilltop Estates, according to the plat thereof as recorded In Liber 5 of Plates on Page 74. The redemption period shall be six months from rhe date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, In which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: Oct. 3. 1991 First Security Savings Bank. Mortgagee Robert R. Shuman, Attorney 200 E. Long Lake Rood Suite 110 Bloomfield Hills. Ml 48304-2361 (313)645-9400 (10/31) State of McMgan - a- - to * ■ vourr "— " rro«>« County of Bony PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 91-20719-NC In the matter of James Dwaln Zabell. Social Security 381-42-8607. TAKE NOTICE: On Friday. Nov. 1. 1991 at 10:00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing wiH be held on the petition for change of name of James Dwain Zabell to James Dwaln Atkins. The change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent. October 8. 1991 James Dwain Zabell 625 E. Blair St. Hastings. Mich. 49058 948-2042 (10/10) Extra Copies of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! SHORT FORECLOSURE (AM Counties) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mode in thevconditions of a mortgage made by David L. Shultz, an unmarried man to D.M. Bullard Mor­ tgage Bankers Corporation, a corporation organiz­ ed ond existing under the laws of the State of Michigan Mortgagee, dated September 18, 1987, and recorded on September 21. 1987 In Uber 457. on poge(s) 150, Barry County Records, Michigan, ond assigned by said Mortgagee to Resolution Trust Corporation as Conservator for Altus Federal Savings Bank, by an assignment(s) dated October 2, 1987, and recorded on October 29. 1987 in Liber 458, on poge 800, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date thereof the sum of Sixty-Two Thousand Six-Hundred Thirty-Two and 15/100 Dollars ($62,632.15). including interest at 11% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode and pro­ vided notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at eleven o'clock a.m. on November 7, 1991. Said premises in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot No. 76, of Roy K. Cordes Subdivision No. I, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, on page 49, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dote of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 26. 1991 Resolution Trust Corporation as Conservator for Altus Federal Savings Assignee of Mortgagee Shapiro and Alt, Attorneys 700 E. Big Beaver Road. Suite E Troy. Michigan 48063 (3131689-1805 (10/31) J9999999999999999999999999999999J : 1 1 ? ) ( . > > ; i ? BORED ? TIRED OF THE SAME OLD ROUTINE? NEED A CHANCE? NEED SOME EXCITBWENT? NEED A NEW CHALLENGE? ENJOY HELPING PEOPLE HELP THEMSELVES? ARE YOU A GREAT COMMUNICATOR? THEN, HAVE WE GO TA JOB FOR YOU! We are a small corporation In Barry County. We believe in the doctrine of people helping people, and understand that helping others is the only service worth offering. To join a great family of co workers, you must feel that you are qualified, or feel that you have the potential to: HANDLE COURT PROCEEDINGS. ' » WORK WITH REPOSSESSORS. WORK WITH COLLECTION AGENCYS, AND HELP PEOPLE WITH THEIR FINANCIAL MATTERS, THEN PLEASE! Send your resume, including salary history, and a cover letter explaining how you can help our collection effort to: 1 P.O. BOX M9. Hostings, Ml 48056 'i ® 4 < < ( Grandma, grandchild share birthdays Dear Ann Landers: I realize that many people have problems that are much more serious than this one but I'm so upset, I just had to write to you. If I am too sensitive, please say so. Several years ago, my first grandchild was born on my birthday. What greater gift could anyone receive than the birth of a healthy, beautiful granddaughter? Unfortunately, this seems io have upset my daughter and son-in­ law. They feel that their child should not have to share her special day with anyone. My bir­ thday has never been mentioned since. Several days ago, I was with my daughter and son-in ’aw on my granddaughter’s birth­ day. I kissed tier and wished her a happy bir­ thday. I then told her that it was my birthday, too. This angered my son-in-law. He abruptly turned around and walked away. My daughter became cold as ice. Ann, was I out of line? Did I diminish my granddaughter's day by mentioning that it was my birthday also? If I'm in the wrong I will apoligize. Please give me your opinion. No name or city, please. Just sign me - A Granny in New York. Dear New York: Apologize? What for? You were bom first. Your daughter and her husband sound like a couple of spoiledd brats. Since they obviously feel that you are homing in on their child's birthday, I suggest that you manage to be somewhere else on that day from now on. Dear Ann Landers: I don't recall ever see­ ing garage sales addressed in your column. Let me start by saying I consider them an eyesore to the neighborhood. Who wants to see the front lawn of a neighbor’s home lit­ tered with broken appliances and old clothes? I don’t enjoy looking out my window and see­ ing the faded pajamas of the guy next door be­ ing offered for a quarter. While there are some bargains to be found, most of the stuff is junk. In addition to the tackiness of these events, garage sales are dangerous to both pedestrians and drivers. One can be driving along at a normal speed and suddenly be forced to step on the brakes as traffic comes to a dead halt. For what? A garage sale two blocks down the street. Then it's bumper to bumper all the way. One also must watch out for lunatic passengers who jump in and out of cars while the drivers search for a place to park. I prefer to donate unwanted items to chari­ ty, but if people want cash for their trash, couldn’t certain areas be designated for garage sales as they' are for flea markets? By the way, hoping to escape from the Houston garage sales for a while, I returned to my hometown of Chicago recently, and guess what I ran into. More garage sales! - Beth, Houston, Texas. Dear Beth: I’m no authority on garage sales, but I do know several collectors of substance who claim to have found some in­ credibly valuable items at garage sales for next to nothing. Also, bargain-hunting can be quite a lot of fun, so don’t knock it if you haven't tried it. Gem of the Day (Credit Dean Martin): "I Treatment available for anxiety < < < 1 1 check without having a glass of wine and was terrified of going to the grocery store or any place where she might have to stand in line. This friend heard of a program at Duke University in Durham, N.C., and decided to try it. The change in her has been nothing short of remarkable. She is a different person. Once a month she goes to Durham and she feels simply terrific. I’ve never written to you before, Ann, but when I read that letter I ielt I had to pass along this information. - A.M., Burlington, N.C. Dear A.M.: My office spoke with Dr. Jonathan Davidson, director of the Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Program at Duke. This is what he said: "Our program deals with all the major anx­ iety disorders: panic, post-traumatic stress, obsessive-compulsive disorder and phobias, including social phobia (excessive shyness, fear of embarrassment, blushing, sweating or fear of speaking to others). “These disorders are common but unfor­ tunately go untreated in many cases. Most people respond well to brief courses of treat­ ment lasting two to three months, but longerterm follow-up is often necessary. It is never too late to seek treatment. Effective therapies include individual counseling, medication, cognitive-behavior therapy and joining a sup­ port group. "Our program offers evaluation and treat­ ment for all the types of anxiety described above, as well as research into finding newer. Cancar horror stories given Dear Ann Landers: I have cancer and am receiving chemotherapy. I’m proud of »he way I'm handling the situation. A woman I work with can’t stand for me to do well. Every time I speak positively about my recovery, she tells some horror story about a friend or relative who seemed to be getting beter - and then she adds, "Suddenly she died," or "Within a few months she was gone." She really depresses me. What can I say to put her in her place? - No Name, No Town Dear N.N., N.T.: Her place?? That woman HAS no place. 1 wouldn’t give her standing room at a skunk rassle. From now on, hold the progress reports and spare yourself her dumb responses. Feeling pressured to have sex? How wellinformed are you? Write for Ann Landers' booklet' 'Sex and the Teen-ager. ‘' Send a self­ addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money orderfor $3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Teens, do Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.45.) COPYRIGHT 1991 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE, INC. Garage sales criticized would feel a lot better about middle age if I knew more 100-year-old people.” > 1 CEO Ann Landers improved treatments. Often these research studies are cost-free to participants. At this time we are conducting medication treatment studies in adults and children with obsessive­ compulsive disorder and in adults with social phobia. We are also studying the risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder following rape. "We generally accept no more than 100 people into a study. Treatment is also available for those who do not qualify for one of the current studies, but there is a charge. "Anyone interested should send a long, self-ddressed, stamped envelope to: Duke University Anxiety Program, Duke Universi­ ty Medical Center. Box 3812, Durham, N.C. 27710." This is Ann talking. The Duke University Medical Center is one of the finest in the country. I recommend it. Dear Ann Landers: Recently I read in your column about a man whose wife had just returned from a stay in a psychiatric ward. She suffered from anxiety attacks and he was beside himself. I have a dear friend who suffered terribly from panic disorders. She couldn’t sign a If You Are In The Market For A New Home, Give Us A Call. Lake Odessa News: The Congregational Church held its mon­ thly family night Wednesday with fine food and friendly fellowship. The evening’s pro­ gram was on local centennial farms, with a taped narrative by the owners of the farms and slides of the farmsteads and their owners. Doris Huyck had the misfortune of breaking her ankle as she left the building. In addition to the three new homes alongside Emerson Street, there is a new home under construction on lower Sixth Avenue for Dallas and Noriene Braden. A conference on worship and evangelism at Central United Methodist Church is expected to draw registrants from the length of West Michigan Oct. 18 and 19. This is for boy lay., and clergy persons. Meals will be served Fri­ day evening and Saturday noon by a church group and a local caterer. Charles and Louise Hardin of Edwarsburg have been in the village for the past year, car­ ing for her mother. Myrtle Childs, 91, who died in Sentember. On Saturday they returned to their southern Michigan home to attend a wedding. While there, their granddaughter and husband, both stationed in Wurtsmith Air Force Base, were in an accident. The grand­ daughter was killed and the husband was taken to Elkhart hospital for treament of in­ juries. The two young people were both 21 and were due to leave for Saudi Arabia yet this month. Several members of the ChildsWilliams family planned to attend services at Edwardsburg in midweek. The Hardins will return to spend the winter here. The Rev. Keith and Judy Laidler attended the funeral of his uncle at Kalkaska Sunday afternoon. Fourth Avenue in the 1500 block has new sidewalk in front of the Diaz and Thompson/Baker houses. . Steven and Jackie Decker of Rockford and children Zachary and baby daughter spent Sunday with his parents, the Orville Deckers. Jackie is a former sports writer for the Grand Rapids Press and is now an English and jour­ nalism teacher at Rockford High School. Steven is employed at Gerber of Fremont. xrfb RQ CHICKEN WISCONSIN CHICKEN TEXAS kr /J Breast of chicfen (> I \\xwered with BBQ sauce, mosarefa cheese and scaBons over ■fees toast. Breast of chicfen corered with Cheddar cheese and chunky broccoi sauce NEW VA1 Friends of the Library have scheduled Saturday. Oct. 26, to provide hospitality for the third "Feed Store and Literary Society" production at Lakewood High School. They also plan 3 luncheon at the library Nov. 12. The Friends* last meeting was held on the afternoon of Oct. 1. A regional woodworkers’ show was held at the Michigan State Fairgrounds Saturday with some local people attending to see the latest in equipnieni and tools. Former Vo-Ag teacher James Mulvaney of Mason was one of the visitors at the show, and be greeted his Lake Odessa friends, the Armstrongs and Garlock. Joan Hanson and Nettie Koops are running Katie's Scioh-'NStuf store while Katie Stuart is recovering from recent surgery. The salad luncheon put together by the Depot Committee of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society had a moderate attendance. Another 50 customers would have been welcome to feast on the wide variety of salads arrayed on tables lengthwise of the hall. Many diners came, however, and there were people outside the membership of the Society who contributed such excellent food and kitchen help. It was a congenial group of people working for a common cause. Pennock Ventures eyes senior housing Pennock Ventures, ’nc., a for-profit sub­ sidiary of the Pennock Healthcare System, is investigatng the possibility of a senior housing development just north of Pennock Hospital. The 7M-acre site is owned by the hospital and would be leased to Ventures. Earlier this year, Pennock Ventures con­ tracted with a market research firm, which concluded there is a signficant market in Barry County for independent living accom modations, but offering such services as linens, meals, housekeeping, and nursing con­ sultation and other assistance as ala-carte options. Williams and Works Engineering is prepar­ ing a site development plan for submission to the Planning Commission. If the plan appears practical and receives commission approval further market research and financial feasibility studies would be conducted before proceeding. Although Pennock Ventures is a sister cor­ poration to Pennock Hospital, under the same parent corporation (Pennock Healthcare System), the financing for the project would be arranged solely through Pennock Ventures. Barry County Marriage Licenses: We have Fixed and Variable Rate, A.R.M.S. and Balloon Mortgages. You may be able to save money by refinancing your present mortgage. Call Us For More Information. rOFgA w covered with a tomato and spice sauce and mozzarella cheese. CHICKEN MEXICANA Breast ot chicken covered with salsa?—-y * Cheddar cheese and scallions. IONIA COUNTY NATIONAL BANK ^oy hometown pride hometown spirit Offices in Ionia, Woodland and Belding U !> i J Breast ot chickenV? . SX . M• >» Woodland - 367-4911 CHICKEN CATALINA UMi.'Mia: LENDER RESTAURANTS. OCbakeshop all just 1 3 S5991 X Hastings 915 W. State St. 948-2701 Shannon Scott Kalee, Delton and Jennifer Lynn Gallaway, Delton. Lloyd Hugh Simmons, Bellevue and Marci Ann Miller, Minnesota. Douglas Eric Ferris, Battle Creek and An­ drea Lynn Nagy, Battle Creek. Larry Duane Morton, Delton and Martha Diane Fish, Delton. Kent Brock Miller, Hastings and Angela Renee Scott, Nashville. Gregory Thomas Mullin, Illinois and Rita Michelle Fryklind, Delton. Thomas Charles Maurer, Hastings and Kathleen Ruth Scott, Middleville. Len Michael Coyne, Hastings and Jodi Lynn Higgins, Hastings. Fight LUNG DISEASE with a WILL-yours. Bequests are powerful medicine. AMERICAN ± UJNG ASSOCIATION* �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 10, 1991 — Page 7 Area Birth Announcements: It’s A Girl! Tom. Kathy and Patrick Humphrey of Freeport are proud to announce the birth of a new daughter and sister, Erin Ruth, bom at Blodgett Hospital, Grand Rapids. Aug. 29. 1991 at IO:4l a.m., weighing 8 lbs.. 4 ozs. and 21 in. long. Proud eranddparents are Robert and Velma Humphrey of Freeport and Ruth Swann of Rockford. Proud great­ grandmother is Mrs. George Humphrey Sr. of Hastings. euu& GIRL, Charlene Snore, bom Aug. 30 at 10:57 a.m. to Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Snore, Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 7% ozs. GIRL, Alicia Dawn, bom Sept. 16 at 12:55 a.m. to Poppy and William Bush Jr.. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs., 15 ozs., 20 in. long. * Bender-Atkinson plan May 30th wedding date Barlows to observe their 25th wedding anniversary Norman and Carole Barlow will celebrate their 25th anniversary. Norman F. Barlow and Carole E. (Nelson) Barlow were married Oct. 7, 1966, at the First Baptist Church of Hastings. An open house reception will celebrate their 25th anniversary and will be hosted by their children Sunday, Oct. 13 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, Houseman Hall. BOY, Gabriel Robert, bom Sept. 17 at 5:28 p.m. to Ann and Jason Sutherland. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs., 10 ozs., 20% in. long. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Bender of Middleville are pleased to announce the engagemeni of their daughter. Vonda Kay, to Mark Aron Atkinson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Atkinson of Hastings. Vonda is a 1988 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School in Middleville. In May she will graduate from Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, Ind., with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Mark graduated from Hastings High School in 1988. He is attending Olivet Nazarene University in Kankakee, 111., where he is pur­ suing a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. Plans are being made for a May 30 wedding. BOY, Brian Leonard, bom Sept. 19 at 2:30 p.m. at Metropolitan Hospital, to Leonard and Tara Satterly of Clarksville, weighing 5 lbs., 7 ozs., 17% in. long. Brian was welcomed home by his 2 year old twin brothers. Stephen and Scan. Proud grandparents are Lowell and Linda Spry of Clarksville and Leonard and Hazel Satterly of Charlotte. BOY, Miguel Jose, bom Sept. 19 at 8:53 p.m. to Dora and Mario Lara, Lake Odessa, weighing 7 lbs., 4 ozs., 22 in. long. BOY, Shawn Michael, bom Sept. 19 at 11:13 p.m. to Timothy and Karen Middlemiss, Hastings, weighing 6 lbs., 2% ozs., 19% in. long. BOY, Daniel Lee, bom Sept. 19 at 10:22 a.m. to Craig and Joan Shook, Shelbyville, weighing 8 lbs., 13% ozs., 22% in. long. BOY, Jayson Michael, bom Sept. 21 at 5:39 p.m. to Donna and Doug Brooks, Hastings, weighing 9 lbs., 1 oz.. 22 in. long. BOY, Brandon Kyle, bom Sept. 21 at 5:30 a.m. to Chantel Davids and Patrick Arnold. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 10% ozs., 20 in. long. BOY, Jordan Duane, bom Sept. 22 at 4:11 p.m. to Tammy and Tim Case. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 14% ozs.. 21% in. long. BOY, Gage Max-Anthony, bom Sept. 23 at 8:43 p.m. to Angela Hall and Jeff. Pederson. Hstings. weighing 7 lbs., 10% ozs., 21 in. long. GIRL, Randi Cheyenne, bom Sept. 23 at 1:55 a.m. to Debra and Randy Hughes. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 3 ozs., 21% in. long. BOY, Jonathan Edward, bom Sept. 24 at 3:50 p.m. to Dawn and Jerry Phillips. Hastings, weighing 5 lbs.. 14% ozs., 19% in. long. BOY, Austin Matthew, bom Sept. 24 at 8:19 a.m. to Lisa Townsend and Robert Maurer. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs., 15 ozs., 20 in. long. BOY, Tyler James, bom Sept. 25 at 10:22 a.m. to Debra and Michael Lustey. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs., 3% ozs., 20% in. long. SINGER SEWING MACHINES & SERGERS POLE BUILDINGS Ervciad by WOODLAND BUILDERS. Residential, Commercial. Fann • Horse Barns, Cuetom Framing Call Lloyd for a quick atari at 1-BOO-MO-2B Y4 Cappons to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Bill and Betty Cappon of Woodland will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, at Cunningham Acres, two miles west of Lake Odessa on M-50. Bill and Betty were married Oct. 18. 1941, on her parent’s. Charlie and Mary Warner s, 33rd wedding anniversary. Mike and Susan Cappon Snyder were also married on Oct. 18, 1985. Hosting the open house will be their two children and their families, Mike and Susan Snyder of Hastings and Larry Cappon of Grand.Rapids. . . All friends and relatives are invited to come. No gifts, please, your attendance is the only gift desired. The V.B.R. Education Department placed orders in anticipation of .arge school sales. Due Io budget cuts these sales were unclaimed. These machines must be sold. These new Singer Open Arm Machines sew all fabrics, Levi’s, canvas, upholstery, nylon, stretch, vinyl, silk, EVEN ON LEATHER. Machines are designed to zig zag, overcast, buttonhole, and much more. With 10 year nation wide warranty. Now $148, regular $329. Also limited quantity of various name brand sergers. Credit Cards - C.O.D. We ship U.P.S. Reaching the TOTAL Barry County Market everyweek Is a... Reigler-Gorr announce Apnl wedding plans Mr. and Mrs. Morris D. Reigler of Hastings are pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter, Tish Renae, to Jeffery Lee Gon Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Lee Gorr Sr. of Monroe, Mich. Jake is a 1988 graduate of Sommerfield High School and is currently a co-owner and cattle broker for Gorr Livestock Co. in Petersburg, Mich. Tish is a 1989 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently working through the 4-H horse judges apprentice program to ob­ tain her 4-H judge's card this fall. A wedding date of April 11, 1992 has been Hermemtts to mark their 50th wedding anniversary In honor of the 50th wedding anniversary of Otis and Mary HermenJct 6f Prairieville. their daughters, Gloria Hermarl and Marylyn Pur­ dy, request the pleasure of friends and relatives’ company at an open house Satur­ day, Oct. 19. from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. There will be a program at 3 p.m. No gifts, please. Otis and the former Mary E. Young were married Jan. 3, 1942, at the home of Mary’s great-grandmother, Amanda Lawrence, by the Rev. Irving W. Minor of the Otsego Methodist Church. They are retired farmers. Now they are sharing their music mostly in nursing homes, retirement homes, senior citizens centers and churches. The couple also has five grandchildren. TAIL ORDER We do it EACH WEEK of the year. The Reminder Maple Valley News Sun and News Lakewood News The Hastings Banner Beautiful!SBathtubs REGLAZING SYSTEM With the Nation's Largest Bathtub Reglazing company, you can be assured of the best reglazing materials and the highest quality of workmanship. Make that tub look like new. In any color. - CALL FOR FREE BROCHURE - Braendle-Smith speak wedding vows August 24 Maria Diane Braendle and Gary D. Smith were united in marriage on Saturday after­ noon. Aug. 24. in a double-ring ceremony in a lovely outdoor setting in Kalamazoo. The Rev. James Goldschmeding of Kalamzoo Community Church performed the ceremony under a white latticed arch sur­ rounded by fems and summer flowers. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Neil Braendle of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Smith of Baldwin. Mich. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore an informal gown of chantilly lace over ivory satin with a v-shaped antique simulated pearl headpiece. She carried a bouquet of white roses and green fem. Her pearl necklace belonged to her late grandmother, Maria Ashurst. Maria’s maid of honor was Dawn Pearson, flower girl was Janet Beaver, niece of the groom; best man was James Manley, and Phil Vail, usher. Following a brief wedding trip, the newlyweds are making their home at 208 Pose Place. Kalamazoo. In the spring of 1991, Maria received her bachelor of arts degree from Nazareth Col­ lege and is now a behavior modification counselor for Nutri System in Kalamazoo. Gary is a professional disc jockey. 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YAJtE DOSTER Development Company — Celebrating Its 30th Birthday — AUCTION EVENT ★ OVER 50 ★ Premiere Building Sites/Lots A RARE OPPORTUNITY!! Sunday, Oct. 27 * 1 P.M. 26 LOTS SELL ABSOLUTE! Regardless of Price! SALE TO BE CONDUCTED AT THE RADISSON PLAZA HOTEL DOWNTOWN KALAMA2OO. MICHIGAN BURN ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT TORE ST FlRES NOTICE Of PUBLIC SALE Michigan State Police. November 7, 1991, 9:00 a.m. Lansing Artillery Training Center, (formerly the Marshal Street Armory). 300 Alvin Court. Lansing, Ml. Property recovered includes: 1. Boy's 20" mountain bike 2. G.E. Color TV 3. Snarp cassette radio Additional items, jewelry, etc. will also be auction­ ed. All lots to be paid for independently by either cash or check. co PLAN NOW! BETHERE! BID YOUR PRICE! o �Page 6 -- The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 10. 1991 Q ( i/hto (QhAu&ws ( Fourth grade spelling whiz Megan Verus. a fourth grade student at Northeastern Elementary School In Hastings demonstrates how she amazed her fellow classmates and teacher Tim Newsted last Wednesday morning when she correctly spelled, "Lianfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwilllandysiliogogogoch." Yes that 58-letter tongue twister is a real word; it is the name of a town in Wales. Every Tuesday night Newsted challenges his class with "brain teasers" and last week’s task was to try to memorize one of five "spelling demons." Megan conquered the longest and possibly the toughest. ATTEND SERVICES Q ------ Hastings Area— HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH Pan of the Anglican HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Count, choir director. Sunday morning 9:45 a.m.. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m., Morning Worship; 4:45 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. Catholic Church of the Diocese of the midwest. 2415 McCann Rd., Ir­ ving. Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sunday 10:00 a.m. Holy Commu­ nion; 5 p.m. Evening Prayer. 1928 Book of Common prayer used at all services. of Green and Church Streets. Philip L. Brown, Pastor. Church phone 616/945-9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. Morning Wor­ ship 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. (nursery attendant). Middle High Youth and Senior High Youth 5:30 p.m. Broadcast of worship service over WBCH AM-FM at 10:30 a.m. Mondays Children’s Choir 3:00 p.m. Tuesday. Wednesday, and Thursday Narcotics Anonymous 12:00 noon. Wednesday Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursdays Bazaar Workshop 9 a.m.; Bell Choir 6:30 p.m.; Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m.; Co-Dependents Anonymous 8:30 p.m. Saturday Men’s Study Group 8:00 a.m.; Co-Dependents Anonymous 9 a.m. Sunday. Oct. 13 - Senior High Chicken Dinner 12:15 to 2:00 p.m. - proceeds for summer outreach project. Tuesday. Oct., 15 - H.M, Men Din­ ner/ Program 6:30 p.m. Wednes­ day. Oct. 16 - Serendipity Bible Study 9:00 a.m.. Rummage Sale. 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 17 - Rummage Sale, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 19 Goodwill Class Potluck/Program 6:00 p.m. Sunday. Oct. 20 - United Methodist Women Sunday Tues­ day. Oct. 22 - Barry CountyJail Ministry. 7:00 p.m. 0: BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings, Ml 49058. Sunday Ser­ vices: Bible Classes 10 a.m.. Wor­ ship II a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister. Phone 945-2938. Focus on the Family video scries begins Sept. 4-Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. One Nation Under God Bible Correspondence Course. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, (The Bible Church) Bring Your Bible. 600 Powell Road, 1 mile East of Hastings. Our Motto: “The Bible, the whole Bi­ ble. and nothing but the Bible". Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Morning Worship. 10:30 a.m. Thursday 7:30 prayer meeting and softball for the youth. Pastor Emeritus. Rus Sarver. Phone 945-9224. Every Sunday is Friend­ ship Day. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings. Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor. Eileen Higbee, Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday, Oct. 13 9:30 and 11:10 Morning Worship Service. Nursery provided. Broad­ cast of 9:30 service over WBCHAM and FM; 9:50 Church School for All ages, including new Adult Class; 10:30 Special Celebration Between Services. Monday - 7:30 Session Meeting. Wednesday 12:00 Women's Organization Lun­ cheon. Saturday - 7:00 Concern Group <2 meet at Phil and Eiken Higbees’. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 904 Terry Lane (at Starr School Road). Philip R. Colburn. Pastor. Church phone number is 945-2170, if no answer, call 945-3355. Saturday services are: Sabbath School at 9:20 a.m. (for all ages), and Worship Service at 11:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting this Tuesday. 7:00-8:00 p.m. The community is invited. Sabbatn School Council will meet at 8:10 p.m. directly following Tues­ day's Prayer Meeting. Personal Ministries Workshop will be con­ ducted at Camp AuSable. October 11-13. Our Community Service Center. 502 E. Green Street, is open to the public on Monday and Wednesday, 9-12 noon. To make sure your needs are met. call 945-2361 for an appointment for clothing. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broadway. James Leitzman Pastor Sun­ day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor Carl Litchfield. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-$974. Worship Services — Sunday. 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. 4-H meets Mondays, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study, Wednesdays. 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers. 801 Barber Rd . Hastings. F.R.l.E.N.D. Carnival. Sept. 15th. 9:00-11:00 a.m. Smorgasbords: 4:30-7:30. Sept. 6. Oct. 4. Oct. 19 (reservation this date only). Nov. 8. THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP, 2750 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A. Amen. Pastor. Church Office phone 948-2549. Sunday workship 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Childrens Church. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings, Michigan 948-8004. James R. Barrett, Asst. Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service, Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00, Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7:00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Pryer meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir pracicc. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. Father Charles Fisher. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Oct. 13 - 8:00 Holy Communion; 9: 30 Church School (all ages); 10: 45 Holy Communion. 6:00 Voters Meeting. Thursday, Oct. 10 - 7:30 Adult Choir; 8:00 AA. Fri­ day. Oct. 11 - 7:00 Wedding Reh. Saturday. Oct. 12 - 1:00 Children Outing. 4:00 Wedding; 8:00 NA. Monday. Oct. 14 - 6:00 Positive Parenting; 7:00 Women's Bible Study. Tuesday. Oct. 15 - 3:00 Choir School. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF. GOD, 1674 West State Road. Hastings, Michigan, James A. Campbell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service al 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J. J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits. p.m. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD. 502 E. Bond. Hastings. Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. 948-2529. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser­ vice - 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hatting* and Lake Ode»»o WREN FUNERAL HOME BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev Merlin Pratt. Worship 9 a.m. and Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Wednesday. 9:30 a.m.. Alive in Qhrist Bi­ ble Study at Banfield and 7 p.m. at Country Chapel. UMYS 6:30 every Sunday night at Country Chapel ex­ cept first Sunday of the month. Banfield. Delton Area OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK CATHOLIC CHURCH. 6547 Lacey Rd.. Lacey. Mass: Sunday 8: 30 a.m ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 11252 Floria Rd.. Delton. Masses: Saturday, p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. 5:00 Hasting* FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hasting* CHURCH OF GOD. 7th DAY, Banfield. Michigan. Services 10 a.m. each Saturday. Call 671-4100. or Box 42, Bedford. Mich. 49020. NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway • Hailing* BOSLEY PHARMACY ''Prescription*" ■ HO S. Jellerton • 945-3429 CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 10.00 a m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Nashville Area Hatting*. Michigan ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings Satur­ day Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9: 30 a.m. 7?0Cijk Rd - Hading*. Michigan Jesse (J.D.) McCloud ) ( Q Adah Marie Leeper DELTON - Adah Marie Leeper, 93 of 759 Beechwood Drive, Wall Lake, Delton, passed away Saturday, October 5,1991 at Arrowood Nursing Center, Battle Creek. Mrs. Leeper was bcm on October 10, 1897 in Perrysville, Indiana, the daughter of Thomas and Louise (Prichard) Cramer. Mrs. Leeper was a homemaker. She was a member of Faith United Method­ ist Church in Delton and member of the Inter­ Lake Garden Club of Delton. She loved to garden. She had lived most of her lifetime in the Delton area and for more than 50 years at Wall Lake, Delton. She was married to Glenn V. Leeper Sr. on May 7, 1977. Mrs. Leeper is survived by her husband, Glenn V. Leeper Sr.; two stepsons, Glenn Leeper, Jr. of Battle Creek and Leighton Leep­ er of Hicksville, Ohio; three step grandchildren and two nieces and one nephew. She was preceded, in death by two husbands, Sherman Pnchard inti William White; three sisters. ;.<r Funeral services were held Tuesday, Octob­ er 8 at the Faith United Methodist Church with Reverend William A. Hertel officiating. Burial was at the East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Faith United Methodist Church Building Fund, envelopes available at the funeral home. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home. ( Erring S. Wicks LAKE ODESSA - Erving S. Wicks, 89 of 1110 Lakeview Drive, Lake Odessa, passed away Saturday, October 5, 1991 at the Thor­ napple Manor, Hastings. He was bom on August 19,1902 in Green­ ville, the son of J.N. and Myrtle Wicks. He lived in the Lansing area for several years before moving to Lake Odessa in 1950. He was employed at Oldsmobile for 37 years before retiring in 1965. Mr. Wicks is survived by one daughter, Patricia Jack of Hollywood, Florida; two granddaughters, Mrs. Charles (Jill) VanDeVelde of Lake Odessa, Pam Tingley of Greenville, Texas; three grandsons, Tom Swift of Grand Rapids, Bob Tingley of Lake Odessa, Kelly Walkington of Lake Odessa; three sister, Helen Nichols of Bath, Irma Taylor of Williamston and Charlotte Abfalter of Lansing. He was preeded in death by one sister Beulah; four brothers, Lewis, Bill, Carl and Jim. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Octob­ er 8, at Koops Funeral Home, Lake Odessa with Reverend Father James Bozung officiat­ ing. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. ( Frances Marie Kotesy Cassie E Good PORTLAND - Cassie E. Good, 91 of 7761 Kelsey Highway, Portland, passed away Monday, October 7, 1991. Mrs. Good was born on December 31,1900 in Saranac, the daughter of Freemont and Eva (Lane) Walter. She attended Saranac Schools and married Ezra Good on September 26,1923 in Saranac. He preceded her in death July 31, 1980. She lived in Saranac, Clarksville and McMillan before moving to the Portland area in 1972. Mrs. Good is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Hillis (Marjory) Stuart of Portland; four grand­ sons, Craig and Shirley Stuart of Portland, Lee and Ruth Ann Stuart of Lake Odessa, Brian and Susan Stuart of Portland, Matthew and Laurie Stuart of Portland. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 9, at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Clarksville, with Pastor Bruce Pauley officiat­ ing. Burial was in Balcom Cemetery, Ionia. HASTINGS - Jesse (J.D.) McCloud, 73 of 1650 West Sager Road, Hastings passed away Monday, October 7, 1991 at his residence. Mr. McCloud was bom June 16, 1918 in Fountain Head, Tennessee, the son of Jesse and Jane (Atkinson) McCloud. He was raised in Fountain Head and attended school there. He came to Vermontville in the 1930’s. He had lived in Lansing, Grand Ledge, Lake Odessa, Freeport and for the past several years at his last address on the West Sager Road in Hastings. He was married to Elsie King in July of 1941. He had various employment during his working life including several years at Hast­ ings Manufacturing Company. He had been retired for several years. Mr. McCloud is survived by two sons, Mel McCloud of Lake Odessa and Bill McCloud of Freeport; three daughters, Janet Barker of Lake Odessa, Kristine Hall of Hastings and Terry Leach of Ceresco; 12 grandchildren; one brother, Jim McCloud of Newaygo; four sisters, Eve Lipsey of Grandville, Maxine Brown of Hudsonville, Bertie Jones and Pearl McCloud, both of Indianapolis, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie on September 4,1979; a granddaughter, Susan­ ne McCloud on April 28, 1971 and a brother, Dillard (Harold) McCloud in 1991. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 10 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings with Reverend Jeny Drum­ mond officiating. Burial will be in the Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Freeport Church of United Brethren in Christ. ) FARWELL - Frances Marie Kotesky, 82 of Farwell and formerly of Leighton Township, passed away Saturday, October 5, 1991 at Clare Community Hospital, Clare. She was bom on April 27, 1909 in Emmett County, the daughter of William and Anna (Janeschek) Hewitt. Mrs. Kotesky is survived by three daughters, Arlene (Neil) West of Lake George, Betty (Jack) Bennett of Traverse City and Marjorie (Max) McQueen of Kalkaska; 13 grandchil­ dren; 13 great grandchildren; two sisters, Myrtle Hoops of Royal Oak and Anne Harris of Middleville; two brothers, Lawrence Hewitt of Holland and Harold Hewitt of Hastings; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Kotesky, January 14, 1941; three brothers and sisters. Funeral and committal services were held Tuesday, October 8 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Reverend Bruce Stewart officiating. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice- G. Mary Jordan) HASTINGS - G. Mary Jordan, 80 of 702 West Walnut Street, Hastings, passed away Sunday, October 6, 1991 at Tendercare, Hastings. Mrs. Jordan was born September 18,1911 in Hastings, the daughter of Keller and Grace (Bullard) Stem. She was raised in Hastings and attended Hastings Schools, graduating from Hastings High School. She went on to attend Frances Shimer College in Cairo, Illinois. She returned to Hastings in 1945 from Sylvania, Ohio and has resided in Hastings since that time. She was married to Garrel D. (Gay) Jordan in 1930. She was a member of Emmanuel Epis­ copal Church. Mrs. Jordan is survived by two daughters, Constance Walke of Ada and Carolyn DeBreau of Los Gatos, California; ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gay Jordan May 1, 1977. Respecting her wishes there will be no funer­ al services. Burial will be in Riverside Cemet­ ery, Hatings. Memorial contributions may be made to the Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. ( Joe Williams, Jr. ) FREEPORT - Joe Williams, Jr., 67 of 14041 Woife Road, Freeport, and formerly of Hast­ ings, passed away Tuesday, October 1,1991 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Williams was bom on December 8,1923 in Hastings, the son of Joseph and Ida (Miller) Williams.'He’was raised inlhe Hastings area and attended the Striker School and Hastings Schools. His marriages to the former Luella Mae DeVault in 1943 and the former Beverly Lorraine Perrault in 1952 ended in divorce. He farmed, was a milk hauler for Pet Milk Company, well known area horse and livestock trucker. He owned and operated Williams Arena on West Quimby Road near Hastings from 1963 until 1977. Mr. Williams is survived by six daughters, Mrs. David (Shirley) Medaris of Hastings, Miss Sherry Williams of Allegan, Miss Sally Williams of Holland, Miss Susan Williams, Three Rivers, Mrs. Mark (Stacey) Schrotenboer of Hudsonville, Mrs. Paul (Shelly) Chmura, Forrestville, New York; three sons, Joey Williams of Middleville, Tom Williams of Hastings, David Williams of Carson City; 18 grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Howard (Dorene) Raymond, Mrs. Gaylord (Betty) Tobias all of Hastings; one brother, Alvin Williams, of Kalamazoo. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Cosmer Williams, brother, Lawrence Williams. Services were held Friday, October 4 at the Striker Cemetery, with James Bailey officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Joe Williams, Jr. Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. C Leslie M. Adams NASHVILLE - Leslie M. Adams, 92 of 5821B anyville Road, Nashville, passed away Monday, October 7, 1991 at his residence. Mr. Adams was born on June 25, 1899 in Jordan Lake, Wisconsin, the son of Eli and Ellen (Dietzman) Adams. He was raised in Freeport, and attended the schools in Freeport. He was married to Mabie Ostroth on January 14,1920 at Maple Grove Township. She died August 14, 1984. He then married Lucille Simon on September 24, 1985. She died in 1991. He farmed in Maple Grove Township from 1920 until 1957. He then went to work at Community Hospital in Battle Creek and work­ ed at Barry County Medical Facility. In 1971 he worked at the Battle Creek stockyards until 1980. He was a member of the Barry County Farm Bureau and the Michigan Polled Hereford Association of which he was a charter member. Mr. Adams is survived by his foster son, Jon Mangan and his wife, Beulah of Cadillac; grandson, Todd Leslie Mangan and grand­ daughter, Mrs. Scott (Tamara) Ghormley; one great grandson, Michael James Ghormley; step-daughter, Angela Hoots of Bolivar, Ohio; four step-grandsons, two step­ greatgrandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by two sisters and five brothers. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday, October 10 at Maple Valley ChapelGenther Funeral Home with Reverend Jeff Mansell officiating. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville United Methodist Church Building Fund. Linda Kaye Okerlund ) DETROIT - Linda Kaye (Mote) Okerlund. 40 of Detroit passed into the arms of Jesus September 28, 1991 after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, Bruce; five children including Noelle and Jared Wood, Paul, Jamie, and Karl Okerlund; step daughter. Mandy Okerlund; father, LJ. (Jayne) Mote; mother, Thressa (Mrs. Fred) Sawdy; brother, Loren (Karen) Mote; sister, Beverly (Mrs. Steve) Swartz. Other survivors include: step sisters, JoAnne (Mrs. Merle) Emery and Karen (Mrs. Mark) Lehman; step brothers, David (Anne) Sawdy and Steve (Tanya) Sawdy; parents-in-law, Paul and Juanita Okerlund of Muskegon; brother-in-law, Phillip Okerlund and his fiance, Belle; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces, and friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Octob­ er 1, 1:00 p.m. in Detroit at the Evergreen Lutheran Church of which Linda was a member. A memorial service was conducted October 2 at the Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Grand Rapids where Linda is interred. Linda was born July », 1951 in Hastings, Michigan and was raised in the Lake Odessa area, graduating from Lakewood High School in 1969. She attended Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church until, at 21, she married Dennis Wood and moved away. After her divorce, she married Bruce Okerlun and moved from Muskegon to Toledo before coming to Detroit Linda was loved by those with whom she shared her lovely voice and sense ofhumor. Her loving family plan to establish a memor­ ial garden in the quiet wooded area on the Nash Road farm where Linda loved to roam. Memorial contributions may be sent to Henry Ford Hospice, 2921 West Grand Boule­ vard, NCP #412, Detroit, MI. 48202. NASHVILLE - Geneva Brumm, 86 of 313 Center Court, Nashville, passed away Wednes­ day, October 9, 1991 at Thoma pple Manor. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville. HASTINGS - Sadie O. (Glasgow) Vedder, 99, of North Broadway, Hastings passed away Friday, October 4, 1991 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Vedder was born on April 23, 1892 at Hastings Township, the daughter of Lemuel R. and Jennie (McDonald) Glasgow. She attended Hastings High School graduating as class secretary in 1911. She lived in Portland Oregon for a short time then returning to Hastings. She was married to Al Vedder and he preceded her in death in 1954. She was employ­ ed at the State Building in Lansing for a short time, also E. W. Bliss. She was a past president of The Hastings Women’s Club, member of the Garden Club, Pennock Hospital Guild, the Gift Shop and volunteer for The Red Cross and former Medical Facility. Mrs. Vedder is survived by several cousins. Graveside services were held Monday, October 7 at at Riverside Cemetery with Father Paul McCabe officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. f Velma I. Jarrard HASTINGS - Velma I. Jarrard, 83 of Hast­ ings passed away Sunday, October 6,1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Jarrard was bom on August 3,1908 in Maple Grove Township, Barry County, the daughter of Ray and Sadie (Swift) Ostroth. She was reared on the family farm in Maple Grove Township and attended the Dunham School, graduating from Hastings High school. She was married to Claude Dunkelberger in 1929. They owned and operated a hardware store in Lacey for many years. Mr. Dunkelber­ ger passed away in 1*57. She married Keith Jarrard in 1957. He preceded her in death in 1967. She came to live in Hastings in 1982. She was a member of the Maple Grove Birthday Club and South Maple Grove E.U.B. Church. Mrs. Jarrard is survived by two nieces, Anne Ostroth and Janine Ostroth, both of Novi; two stepsons, Ross Jarrard of Battle Creek and Waynard (Joe) Jarrard of Nashville; step­ daughter, Gladys Mitchell of Nashville; 12 step grandchildren; nine step great grandchildren; seven sisters-in-law, Marjorie Ostroth of Hast­ ings, Isa Decker, Ena Johnson, both of Nashvil­ le, Ha Gray of Hastings, Jessie Burkett of Eaton Rapids, L.T. Weeks of Freeport and Dorothy Willison of Battle Creek; one brother-in-law, Lawrence Jarrard of Nashille. She was also preceded in death by a son, Merlin Dunkelberger in 1946; two brothers, Wayne Ostroth in 1975 and Maurice Ostroth in 1982; stepson. Ward (Jim) Jarrard in 1983; special friend, Dominic “Doc” Marco in 1991. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 9 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings with Reverend Philip L. Brown officiating. Burial was in Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation or Pennock Hospital I.C.U. ( Winifred B. Smith ) CLARKSVILLE - Winifred B. Smith, 80 of Clarksville passed away Monday, September 30, 1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Smith was born March 15, 1911 in Alma, the daughter of George and Georgia (Cohoon) Clow. She graduated from Cedar Lake Academy in 1931. She was married to Burton Smith on October 11,1933 in Alma. They lived in Sebewa, Ionia and Grand Rapids before moving to Clarksville in 1970. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church of Ionia. Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband. Burton; one daughter, Selma Williams of Wayland; one son, Burton Snvth, Jr. of Grand Rapids; four grandchildren; five great grand­ children; two sisters, Barbara Flickenger of Gratton and Betty Clark of Bountiful, Utah. Graveside services were held Wednesday, October 2 at the Clarksville Cemetery with Pastor Robert Collar officating. Funeral arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Clarksville. �Dr. Dan Henderson (left) chats with the Rev. Kent Keller, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings, where Henderson will provide local counseling services as a satellite from Pine Rest. Pine Rest opens satellite at local church The women of Lakewood United Methodist Church held the annual guest night dinner last week. The tables were decorated with Mardelle Bates’ dessert creations made from cactus wood and paper cacti. A Mexican meal with seven different ethnic dishes was served to the approximately 90 people who attended the event. Maudie Williams, wife of the minister at Wesley Park United Methodist at Wyoming people now have a choice in where they wish (Mich.) entertained with the help of Mardelle to go for counseling. Bates. Williams led some lively group singing "They may want to go the greater distancebefore speaking on the importance of humor. each client has the option. Confidentially She said most Methodists and Methodist chur­ ches are too serious about life and need a few will be maintained in any case," he stressed. laughs and a little fun in their schedule. With the satellite in Hastings, Henderson Monroe MacPherson of Ionia spoke at the said, a counselor will be available to handle Woodland Woman’s Study Club’s annual crisis either, "here, or we can refer them." banquet, which was held at Lakewood United Appointments can be made by calling Henderson (945-4200). After-hours calls will r Methodist Church last Tuesday evening. His subject was “Scottish Clans and Customs.” be handled with an answering machine, > MacPherson ran a slide show about the an­ giving clients specific telephone numbers to * nual MacPherson rally held at Badenoch, call for assistance. Scotland. He stated that a medieval lifestyle Henderson pointed out that while he offers continued in Scotland until well into the 18th counseling from a Christian perspective, his century, and that about 100 clans (extended referral clients come from a wide base: the families), each with their own territories and Christian Reformed Church, and other chiefs, lived in the highlands. The clan ter­ churches as well as those with no religious ritories were about the size of one of our affiliation. townships. Counseling is provided on a fee-for-service The clan system fell apart after the defeat of Bonnie Prince Charlie, and the only time basis or through pre-paid group programs. Scottish people were allowed by the English "Most insurance that has mental health to wear their tartans and bonnets and play coverage will by and large pay for the ses­ their bagpipes was in British military units. So sions," Henderson said. the Scotch have fought for the English in the A patient assistance Fund is available to American Revolution and most other wars in­ supplement costs for people unable to pay volving England ever since. the entire cost of counseling, he added. Now several groups have Corporate Clan organizations, and the MacPherson organiza­ tion is world wide. Monroe has attended the annual world-wide rally in Scotland every year for 20 years, ex­ cept in 1991. He is one of the originators of the Alma Scottish Games and said the current chief of the MacPherson (which is purely an honorary title) will be at the Alma event next J-Ad Graphics News Service year. A controversy-plagued gravel mining Cliff Mattson is in Pennock Hospital where operation in Yankee Springs Township has he has had a second operation on his foot. been issued an air use permit by the Woodland library will be closed on Oct. 15 Department of Natural Resources, which for the north front room to be painted. allows resumption of operations. Kilpatrick Church ladies held their bi­ The Thompson McCully Company monthly birthday luncheon last Thursday, even though there were no birthdays in the planned to start processing gravel the first of group for the months of September and Oc­ September, but because it lacked the permit, tober. Bonnie Norton brought a German it was ordered shut down by an inspector chocolate cake and Jan Lubitz, Carrie Norton, monitoring the work for the township. Roma Kilpatrick, Lucile Brown, Hildred The company subsequently asked for and Chase and Evelyn Goodrich attended. Marie got a waiver from the DNR on the part of the Pickens and Roseann Stitch were special permit that covered site preparation, and have guests. been moving earth and constructing a road to Jean Sandbrook’s last day as an aide in the service the site while they waited for the air Lakewood School District was packed full of use permit surprises. She had worked 17 years at Mark Mitchell, permit engineer with the Woodland School and seven at West Elemen­ Air Quality Control Division of the DNR in tary in Lake Odessa. Lansing, confirmed that the permit had been The first surprise was a farewell breakfast issued. in the lunch room at the school. A huge ban­ With the permit, TMC began operating a ner saying “We’ll miss you, Mrs. Sand­ processing plant at the comer of Payne Lake brook” and signed by every child in the and Bowens Mills roads on Sept. 25, and school covered one wall. The breakfast was attended by Lakewood School Superintendent immediately was challenged by the local Thomas Makela, Steve Secor and two school citizens' watchdog group, the Yankee Springs board members, Jeff Booi and Curt Johnson. Awareness Committee (YSAC), The school board members presented Jean YSAC member David Laansma charged with a resolution of appreciation. that a majority the trucks leaving the site And then Jean worked her last day, but the were not identified with a name or number as excitement really started when school was required, and with no scales at the site, the over. company might be able to evade the She was picked up at the school by a township-imposed fee of three cents for each limousine from Charlotte. Her husband Lyle ton of gravel that left the site. Sandbrook Sr., and grandchildren, Becky and The method that will be used to gather the jarrod Stahl, were waiting for her in the big fee from TMC was explained by Township car. Two other grandchildren, Brittany and Clerk Harvey Vandcrbee. Corey Bott, who attended East Elementary "The way we are doing that is when they joined them when they were dismissed. They start removing gravel, they will make out went for a ride while son Lyle Jr. and his load tickets for each truck. They will leave a wife, Kim, and daughter, Terri decker, pickcopy at the site, and we will collect the load tickets on a periodic basis,” he said. "The minimum collection is once a month; that would mean twice each year, but that's not been settled...we may want to collect on a weekly basis," he continued. "Part of our program is to have Professional Code Inspectors to monitor the TMC operation. We might want to set something up with them (for the collecting load tickets), Vandcrbee said. YSAC member David Laansma also maintained that the noise level measured at Bowens Mills was 70 decibels, over the top limit of 60 agreed to in the ordinance. He also said that vibration may be exceeding agreed upon levels. To The Editor: Harry Thompson, the inspector from PCI, Tuesday night was fun at the pizza party, said that the noise level is "below what they with cookies, punch. The instructors in were asked to keep." and the trucks TMC troduced these Ives. It was fun! But I still can’t see where any of this helped uses were all properly indentified. our little readers. Then I’d like to get to the TMC has a permit to mine about 800,000 point. Is this what we need more taxes for? So tons of gravel from the approximately 50-acre a few people can sec or what? What is the site at the comer of Payne Lake and Bowens schools explanation. Mills roads over the next three years. Mrs. Larenc Field They will mine only after Labor Day and Hastings before Memorial Day each of the three years. Counseling services come to town by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Because of the success of the Cherry Valley Clinic in Middleville and an effort to make visits to a counselor more convenient, Pine Rest Christian Hospital has opened a part­ time clinic in Hastings. Dan Henderson, Ph. D., has been working each Monday from his counseling office, located in the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings since July 22. "This gives our clients an option, and will expand our referral base geographically," Henderson said. Lake Odessa, Nashville, Delton, Middleville, Hastings and Battle Creek area residents will be served by the new service, he said. Henderson, a psychologist who specializes in family and individual counseling, family adjustment to stress, neuropsychological assessment and the treatment of sex offendeis, finds his Monday calender is filling up and expects that his service may have to expand by another day. The Cherry Valley Clinic, located in the Peace Reformed Church, midway between Middleville and Caledonia, started in 1987 with Bob Vande Pol as the clinic coordinator. That counseling service also began on a part­ time basis. The staff at Cherry Valley Clinic now, includes Vande Pol, who has a master's de­ gree in social work, Henderson, three clinical social workers and an intern. “Bob and I talked about it," Henderson said of the move into Hastings.’ Kent Keller, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings, was approached about the use of the church, and readily started to work on die idea. "We already knew each other," Keller said. "I had made several referrals to Cherry Valley. We had several conversations, and representatives of two boards met with Bob and Dan, and we ironed out the details." "Speaking for the Session and for myself, we're delighted to have this new arrangement to be able to help the community in this way." Hendersoa repaid the compliment saying he was glad for the opportunity to be in Hastings. "And," he said, "the nice thing is that Company wins air use permit to mine gravel Avoiding risk in the fast lane Small-company stocks rose more than 1,000 percent in the 10 years after their last extended period of underperformance (1973-1983). So, why not invest all your money in individual small-company stocks? Because although living in the fast lane may promise substantial rewards, it also means a lot of risk. The safest way to participate in the growth potential of small-company stocks is through an established mutual fund. A little research will uncover a surprising number of funds that are invested in small-company stocks. The records of these funds, during both good times and bad markets, are excellent. Peter Schleimann, portfolio manager for a major fund specializing in small companies, says, "When these (small-company) stocks rebound after being in the shade, they generally shoot up." Schliemann's figures show that the first phase of a major rally by small stocks often takes them up 20 percent or 30 percent higher in a few weeks. In the following two to three years, a rise of 100 percent to 150 percent is quite possible. According to Mutual Fund News Service, a study by Schliemann's group fond that the on­ ly two periods of “extended and significant" underperformance by small-company stocks since the 1920s were both followed by periods of substantial overperformance that literally lasted for years. The most recent period of “underperfor­ mance" ended in 1973. During the next three years. Schliemann’s index of the 20 smallest stocks on the New York Stock Exchange rose 93 percent. Over the same period, the Stan­ dard and Poor’s 500 Index advanced 25 per­ cent. However, within 10 years, small stocks were up 1,118 percent vs. 174 percent for the S&P 500 (see chart) Since 1983, small-company stocks have been through one of the longest periods of underperformance on record, according to Schliemann. In 1990. an example, small­ company stock prices fell to their lowest levels in more than 20 years relative to largecompany stocks. There is no certainty, of course, that small stocks will take off in the near future. However, it cannot be denied that small growth companies are essential to the economy and that some of them will prosper to become future giants. You can run faster in the fast lane if you understand therisk and don’t forget to protect yourself. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close Change 36’/. —’/. AT&T 60’/, —1’/. Ameritech 52’/. -2'/. Anheuser-Busch Chrysler 103/. -’/. Clark Equipment 21'/. —1’/. CMS Energy 19’/. • +’/. 64’/. Coca Cola -’/. 48’/. Dow Chemical -3’/. Exxon 60 26’/. -2’/. Family Dollar 30’/. Ford + ’/. General Motors 38’/. + 1’/. —1’/. Great Lakes Bancorp 11 Hastings Mfg. 40 + ’/. IBM 98 —4’/. JCPenney 49s/. —’/. Johnson & Johnson 86’/. -1’/. 41’/, —1 Kmart 109 —’/. Kellogg Company — 34’/. McDonald's — ’/a 37'/. Sears — ’/a Southeast Mich. Gas 15’/. Spartan Motors 19’/. —2 Upjohn 42’/. + $3.20 Gold $357.20 $4.07 -.10 Silver Dow Jones 2963.77 —54.57 Volume 172,000,000 Total Returns Alter Periods of Small-stock Underperformance Year Underperformance Ended 3 Years Later Small S&P 500 Stocks 5 Years Later Small S&P Stocks 500 10 Years Later Small S&P 500 Stocks 1931 185% 39% 559% 176% 219% 87% 1973 93% 25% 198% 24% 1,118% 174% Source: Mutual Fund News Service Pizza party didn’t help readers ed up her belongings at the school and took them to the Woodland Townehouse. The limousine ride ended at the Townehouse. where a group of people and a huge birthday cake awaited Jean. The open house continued until 6 p.m., and Jean and her husband ended up having dinner al the restaurant as people were still coming to wish her well. The card at the Townehouse was signed by 45 well-wishers and she received many gifts, including a box of baking supplies from Bobby McLoed, who remembered that Jean had promised her husband she would bake cookies when she retired. On Sunday a birthday party was held for family and friends by daughter, Terri Bott, at her home. On Monday morning, Jean said she was still writing thank-you notes and had not yet bak­ ed. but she hoped she would have time for Lyle’s cookies soon. Zion Lutheran and Hope Brethren Churches will both have bazaars this Saturday. Both churches will serve lunch. Hope Brethren’s luncheon will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Zion Lutheran will serve home-made sweet rolls and coffee from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 until mid-afternoon. Of course, both bazaars will include a large selection of arts and crafts, garden vegetables, and possibly some home-baked goods and canned items, such as pickles. Lakewood United Methodist Church is planning a four-day, five-service seminar from Oct. 20 through 23. Services will be at 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday with a potluck dinner at noon. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday services will be at 7 p.m. Each evening service will have an attendant for the children and special entertainment will be provided for them Sunday, Monday and Tuesday evenings. The Sunday, Monday and Tuesday evening services will be followed by finger foods and fellowship. Prior to the Wednesday service, the youth of the church will serve a baked potato supper from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The Rev. Joe Huston will be the featured speaker at all five meetings, and his topic will be “Matters of the Heart and Home.” The public is welcome at any or all of these special programs. A special military awards ceremony for Don B. Eckman and Gilbert A. Brown was held at Lakewood United Methodist Church Saturday evening. The Rev. George Speas spoke briefly about duty to God and Lt. Col. Paul Quigley about duty to country and how these two men had done theirs. Former Pfc. Eckman received the Combat Infantry Badge, World War II Victory Medal, Distinguished Unit Emblem, Purple Heart and Bronze Star Medal for his service in France in World War II. After the war, he spent one year in military hospitals, and when the bushel basket of medals was handed out one day, they ran out before they got to the end of the line, so he had never received his. Former Sgt. Gil Brown received the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Com­ bat Infantry Badge, Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Captain Marcus Helms and Captain Ronald Stevens assisted Quigley in the ceremony, as did each man’s wife, Adie Eckmon and Shirley Brown. A reception and refreshments, hosted by Vern and Barbara Meyers, was held following the presentations. Jim and Irene Miller have received an in­ vitation to all Homecoming events at Grand Valley State University this weekend as their son, Chris, has been nominated for Homecoming King by his fraternity, Pi Kappa Phi. Young Miller is a junior majoring in geology. He graduated from Lakewood High School in 1989. Legal Notices Synopsis ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Mooting Tuesday. October 1, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. All Board Members present (Miller. Harper. Cook, Boulter. Lewis). Also 8 citizens present. Assessors contract renewed for 18 months. $250 donated to Bernard Historical Museum building fund. Resolution adopted opposed to becoming a charter township. Bills read and approved. Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by: Boyce Miller. Supervisor (10/10) �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 10, 1991 0^3 letters ‘Rails to Trails’ has taken unfair rap To The Editor: I am very upset to read that the leaders of the community and county have narrow mindedly taken only one view of the trail proposal. Let's start with the money factor, which is a big concern for all. The amount given in a let­ ter. which I suspect all have read, is very high. I'm sure it is for the top of the line trail with pavement and elaborate fixings. A large por­ tion of the rail bed involved here in Barry County, as it is this very day. is very usable with just brush clearing. The original bed could be used for now. As the trail becomes used more and funds arc found, it can be improved. Also consider that the Hart-Montague trail has about 40.000 users each year. Surely we would not get every user in to Hastings, but how can we so quickly say that we do not need extra people coming to town. Can we afford to close the door to possible income for the ci­ ty and county because a few adjacent lan­ downers say it is a bad idea? The city considered the industrial incubator to help bring economics to the town. The trail has the capabilities as an industry booster, us­ ing what we have here now. The vandalism case is a valid worry, but where can one go and not find vandalism? An organized trail with constant use would put more people on the trail, making it a less like­ ly place to go and be undetected doing destructive activities. Trash along the trail is like trash along the highway and the same style of program as " adopt-a-highway" could be used by organiz­ ing the community clubs in the area to help clean it (the Thomapple Valley Bike Club is one). The problem is the farmer or business being either shut down or inconvenienced by the trail shows no logical thinking. What happen­ ed to the idea of reaching compromises with each group? There are many examples of ex­ isting trails that have resulted in agreements between the two groups and both sides have been satisfied. It would be interesting to know how many adjacent land owners the author of a recent letter talked to until he found one who agreed with his opinion, and had nothing but troubles with the trail. He mentioned only one. Are all land owners of the same feeling, was there a fair sample taken or was this just what he wanted to show the councils? Did he talk to the managers of the trail or the towns people along the trail to get a list of com­ plaints that were against it, and how they were corrected? Finally, has anyone been to a trail? Maybe a short walk on the Kai-Haven, or the short ride from Montague to New Era would give you a little more insight to the project. It would let you talk to the people involved and affected by the trail so you can make up your own mind about the project instead of letting so­ meone else make the decision for you. I hope this letter has opened some minds to the fact that such a quick decision against the trail is unwarranted. There are a large amount of facts involved with the “rail to trail” pro­ posal. An amount of negotiating must be done, many alternate ways to handle situa­ tions, facts must be gathered and studied. Just because there are two adjacent land owners who do not want such a think to hap­ pen does not mean that it is not worth looking into, and that things cannot be worked out to please both parties involved. The city and county have taken a quick and closed-minded stand on a possible project that could bring people into the county and town, and with these people money. They have ig­ nored the opinion of their constituents. I hope that when other important projects appear on the agenda, they will take time to listen to more than one side of the story. Also, let’s hope the voters are more open minded when it is time to go to the polls and vote for the people that are supposed to have the good of the area in mind. Remember to preserve the past and grow with the future is a very good motto, but not worth much if it is not implemented into the actual life of the county and city. David CanHastings School days long ago were better To The Editor: When considering education, I suspect that educators as a whole do not stop to consider that their responsibility is to educate their students 100 percent and thus help mold a stu­ dent whose life is acceptable to those around him. Germany is noted for men of science, and this came to attention in World War II. The way this happened came by students spending day after day in the company of their instructors. There is no way that the consolidated schools of today can replace the value of com­ panionship between student and teacher. The teacher needs to have a personality that will rub off on the students. We lost this valuable asset when the old one-room and country churches were taken away from "We the Peo­ ple” by those who were the higherups. In 1928-30 and 1930-31,1 had 53 boys and girls in grade one to five. Beginners were prepared at the end of their first year to enter the second grade. This Norton School had four different religious beliefs. All parents and pupils and 1 were just one happy family. 1 made or furnished my visual material. Some will say that I neglected much. I challenge anyone of my pupils to say I neglected them. I have pictures of them as well as their names. 6O-plus years ago. I also had a music memory contest. This is not written to reflect on today’s schools and teachers. I suppose they are doing the best they can. There is one avenue that schools now are blind to. It is intramural sports, which sports could have great value. I could make a list of the values, and a list of the scholastic and intramurals. The list of the values would be for longer than what is done in today’s school systems and save money for taxpayers. Let us give all students attention, and money that is now spent on those who have more God-given bodies and abilities. Be fair with taxes. Camron McIntyre Nashville Help for shelter appreciated To The Editor: Recently the Barry County Animal Shelter acquired a pick-up truck that offered the potential to greatly increase our mission of . service to the public. However, the truck was in need of major repair for which there was no money in the budget. Dennis Thiss of Thiss Body and Frame Ser­ vice and Lane Floria of L & S Service recent­ Hastings Banner) Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway * Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President Stephen Jacobs Treasurer ly donated their labor and profit to aid your Animal Shelter by reconditioning the truck so that it was put into service. We wish to express our gratitutde to these two businessmen, on behalf of the residents of Barry County, for their contribution to our animal shelter. John Gates, Director and Staff Farmers beware of the invasion To The Editor: A warning to farmers of Michigan, and especially those who have property adjacent to an abandoned railroad: Consider, farms cut in half by a "Rails to Trails”. Consider, trash along these trails. Consider dogs running loose and irritating livestock. Consider an increase in the cost of farm liability insurance. These things mentioned are only a few of a list of items that can and most likely will hap­ pen to farmers should the “Rails to Trails” system be permitted to go through. I am not a fanner, however, my property is” adjacant to an abandoned rail bed, and many of my friends are farmers. We are asking the farmers of Michigan to unite to stop the foolish spending of Michigan money to buy and build these "Rails to Trails.” “Rails to Trails" is happening throughout the nation. It is happening in Michigan. The project involves buying up old abandoned railroad properties and converting them into trails for hiking, biking, jogging and cross­ country skiing. They say that motorized vehicles will not be allowed. Current, there is a system in the Kalamazoo area called the Kai-Haven Trail. Another is located in the Hart-Montague area. A third trail is in the Grand Rapids area, but it is not yet opqratio^t frhe others are. but are not completed. ' ' We ask, how do these get started? Well, the department of Natural Resources seems to have an abundance of financial resources to throw away. In fact.jat this time they have ap­ proximately $24 million. So, some small group of city people get wind of this available money and decide that they want somewhere for their children to play. They contact the DNR and say they want the available funds. I’d like to note that this process is not quite as easy as it sounds, but it should give you the drift. With these people leading the charge of the invasion of farm country, and with the back­ ing of the DNR, and another national group called the "Rails to Trails Conservancy," these people have created the problems listed above for us farm folks. When the Kai-Haven Trail was proposed, it had tremendous opposition from property owners and townships. However, with the power and the financial backing of the DNR, the trail was constructed anyway. It did not matter if the townships opposed it. Il didn’t matter what problems it created for the lan­ downers. If the DNR wants, the DNR gets, plain and simple. The trail being constructed in the Grand Rapids area is kind of at a stand still. It seems there is a quite sizeable farm in the path of the trail. This farmer is totally opposed to the Public Opinion: trail. This farm is also a centennial farm. As far as I know, a centennial farm is own­ ed by the same family for over 100 years, and is also a historical site. Think about it! If the "Rails to Trails" cuts this farm in half, then it will no longer be totally owned by the same family, but by two concerns. Therefore, it will no longer be a centennial farm or historical site. Ihe "Rails to Trails" people have state and national support. We have only local support, and are trying to build on .that. We are enlisting your support. Contact your township board, write your senator or con­ gressman. Write to the DNR or the Natural Resources Commission. Express your opposition. Donald Klingshim Charlotte Bad intersection must be made safe To The Editor: 1 would like to address this to the citizens and officials of Hastings. On Sunday, Oct. 6, yet another accident oc­ curred at the comer of State Road and Broad­ way. Fortunately, no one was hurt this time. Three autos were involved*. The’accident will cost those private citizens for repairs and probably will increase their insurance premiums. Our tax dollars were spent for the services of three different police officers and for the use of their vehicles. The fire department also was called. How many more accidents — perhaps some much more serious than the one Oct. 6 — will have to happen before something is done? The intersection is very busy and dangerous. Many of our children drive cars or ride school buses through this intersection every day. *1 would rather sfuit and ha^c mj^diildren wait at a four-way stop or even a traffic light. The money saved on police and fire depart­ ment services should more than cover the cost of installing signs or a traffic light. Even if it didn't, just having this intersec­ tion made safer would be worth the price. Linda Slaughter Hastings Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: ■Make your letter brief and to the point. 'Letters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must include their signature, address and phone number. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. • •Sc. id letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 Are the Lions for real? The Detroit Lions rallied from a 20-3 deficit in the fourth quarter against Minnesota Sundav, scoring three touchdowns in t’c final seven minutes. Their 24-20 win lifted them into first place m the NFC Central D vision. Are these Lions for real? Can they hold on and win the division? John Jacobs Vice President Frederic Jacobs Secretary Newsroom David T. Young tEditor) Elaine Gilbert (Asstatant Editor) Todd Tubergen tsporta Editor) Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Sue Hinckley Sandra Ponsetto Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday8a.m ■ 5:30p.m.; Saturday8 am. noon. Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Denise Howell Phy lis Bowers Subscription Rates: S13 per year in Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P O Box B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) James McMelten, Hastings: Matt Johnston, Hastings: "Dam right they’re for. real. They finally went out “I think they are for real, but I don’t think they’re, good enough to and spent some money to get some talented players. They can win the division.” win the division.” "They could win the division. They re off to a good start and they have the talent.” * ‘They’ll win the divi­ sion because they can play as a team. They proved that against Minnesota.” “I think they are for real and they can win the division. Their biggest op­ ponent is the Bears, and I don’t think (Jim) Har­ baugh is that good a quarterback.” “They’re for real. They can win the division because of Barry Sanders. Anytime you have him in the backfield, you can win." �The Hast.ngs Banner — Thursday, October 10, 1991 — Page 3 Rain fails to dampen Hastings’ Homecoming Cold, wind and rain did not daunt the spirit of Hastings High Schools Fighting Saxons or their fans, despite their 12-0 loss to the Marshall Redskins during Friday's Homecoming game. While the Homecoming Parade was canceled due to the inclement weather, the other pre-game and half-time festivities went on as planned. The Grand Marshals of Hastings Homecoming 1991 Mary and Steve Youngs make an appearance during the half-time ceremonies. Homecoming King and Queen Jenny Lumbert and Chris Youngs. Cindy Purgiel and Nick Williams, the 1990 homecoming king and queen join the ladies of the 1991 Homecoming Court and their parents, from left are: Joyce and Earl Cooklin and their daughter Angelle; Becky and Jim Lumbert and their daughter Jenny; Jan and Ed McKeough: Jennifer McMullen-McKeough; Joan and1 their daughter Chris and Marsha and Ga daughter Kelle (half-time photos by Perry 1 their daughter id Solmes and bung and their Brandl Brandt and Jenny Larabee team up for the balloon shaving contest. Renee Royer cheers on classmate Richard DeBruin who won the pie eating contest. Legal Notice Stete <rf Michigan Judktel District Sth Judicial Circuit 220 Wmt State Strwt, Hasting., Ml 4905J. (616) 946-4610 ORDER FOR SERVICE BY NOTICE OF ACTION Com No. 91-461-CH WILLIAM P. CZINDER ALMA L. CZINDER 427 W. South Street Hastings. Ml 49058 PAULA BEARD 4499 E. Vedder Rd. Lake Odessa. Ml 48849 Jeffrey I. Youngsmo (P40393) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE & FISHER 607 N. Broadway Hastings. M! 49058 (616) 945-3495 TO: Paula Beard IT IS ORDERED: 1. You are being sued by plaintiff in this court for a foreclosure action. You must filo your answer or take other action permitted by law in this court at the court address above on or before October 16. 1991. If you fail to do so. a default judgment may be entered ogoinsf you for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in this case. 2. A copy of this order shall be published once each week in Hastings Banner for three con­ secutive weeks, and proof of publication shall be filed in this court. 3. Leann Glasgow shall post a copy of this order in the courthouse, and ot the Barry County Sheriff's Department and at front door of 4499 E. Vedder Rd. Lake Odessa. Ml 48849 for three continuous weeks, and shall file proof of posting in this court. 4. A copy of this order shall be sent to Paulo Beard ot the last known address by registered mail, return receipt requested, before the date of the last publication and last week of posting and the affidavit of moiling shall be filed with this court. September 19 1991 Judge Richard M Shuster (P20415) (10/17) Sparky Weedall wraps classmates Mike Tobum, Brice Arentze and Mike Williams during the toilet paper race. Randy Carlson keeps his "nose to the grindstone" as representatives from each class race to from one end the gym to another during the spirit assembly Friday. Stephanie Smith, Kate Murphy, Brad Thayer and Darrell Slaughter are cheered on by Coach Jeff Simpson. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 10, 1991 Animal shelter continues to make strides in right direction Planning, zoning challenges increase as county grows by David T. Young Editor Changing limes in Barry County will have a tremendous effect on the future, in terms of planning and zoning. So said John Gates, guest speaker at the Democrats' First Friday Lunch and Learn program last week at Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. Gales, planning and zoning director for Barry County and its animal shelter director, noted that the county’s population and land use traditionally has been rural and agrarian. But that is changing because of the pressure of people from nearby cities taking flight. “We’re surrounded by Battle Creek, Grand Rapids, Lansing and Kalamazoo, which are in the process of expanding into Barry County,’’ he said. “There is tremendous pressure for development in Barry County " “Il may be too late to preserve Barry Coun­ ty as an agricultural district,” he added. Right now, the eastern half of the county is heavily agricultural, but the western half has become more residential and recreational, particularly with the Yankee Springs Slate Park. The county has in place a zoning ordinance that was written in 1974, so it may not be able to handle the increasing pressure for development. Gates said he is impressed with the county’s land use plan, calling it “one of the Finest documents I’ve ever read,” but “the zoning ordinance leaves much to be desired.” This brings the question as to why a new or­ dinance is not drawn up. "When you replace an ordinance with a new one, you expose yourself to referendums from special interests.” he explained. “So you can go long periods of time without a zon­ ing ordinance.” The planning and zoning director said, "I see in the future for Barry County not an or­ dinance, but a menu of ordinances, from which each government unit can pick from." Gates said it is important to understand the reasons for increasing growth in Barry County. He said many come to live here because of “the delusion of living on a farm. Most peo­ ple who live here work outside the county. They want to come home and see green." Gates said the people fleeing the cities and suburbs are willing to pay higher amounts for small parcels of land. This drives up land values, which then threatens farmers. The people buying the rural land, however, think the price is cheap, and it is, when com­ pared to prices in the city. “They perceive that they’ve gotten away from the high cost of living in the city, but’ they bring their way of life with them," Gates said. “And some don’t want the attendant problems that come with living in the coun­ try,” such as odor from farms and many animals nearby. Gates also said that some people who move here have opened junk yards in residential areas, although that problem also existed before their arrivals. He said society is reaching a critical stage in attempting to decide whether "it’s every per­ son’s right to use his property as he sees fit." or if certain rules, in the interests of public health and safety, should apply to everyone. "Yes, you have to take away certain rights in the process," he acknowledged. Another problem that has been cropping up lately in zoning is the splitting of land into smaller lots, particularly around lakes. Growth, he said, is inevitable in Barry County. There is not a great deal that can be done to stop it, so it is better to plan for and regulate it. For example, Gates pointed out that com­ panies that want rezoning to do business often can outspend local units of government in court. He noted that Caledonia Township recently spent about $80,000 in legal fees trying to regulate a gravel mining company, but the multi-million-dollar corporation could afford to litigate for as long as necessary to get its way. This resulted in a compromise. "Local townships cannot afford to resist the economic power of such companies,” he said. Gates, while noting a theory that "the best planning is that which occurs at the level closest to the people” said that it is difficult for local townships to enforce their zoning ordinances. He suggested a "planning and zoning cooperative" to handle the problem. Under his suggestion, each township would have its own planning commission, which could bring problems to the attention of the county plan panel. He also advocated hiring a county-wide zoning enforcement ad­ ministrator who could act as an inspector. "The goal is to gel planning back to the community level, with county oversight, and to provide people with protection," Gates said He added, "We are not doing a good job of planning and zoning in Barry County. It's not a matter of will, |fs a matter of resources." Gates also wears another hat. that of overseeing Barry County’s animal control program, which he said has come a long way in a short time. "A year ago we had problems that had been in place for a long time.” he said. Gates noted that the county animal shelter has been located-near a sewer plant in an obscure area, where it could be “out of sight, out of mind." He said that with the help of the County­ Board of Commissioners, things have improv­ ed greatly. "We do have now four dedicated workers at the shelter," he said. “They give of themselves beyond expectations." The shelter, through the efforts of the four employees, recently received a donation of 7,000 cans of dog food, has developed a good working relationship with the Humane Socie­ ty and with the Lions Club Leader Dogs for the Blind program and has made great strides in reducing medical problems for dogs. Gates said the shelter’s facilities are disinfected seven days a week and all sick animals immediately are quarantined. The animals now are housed in fiberglass rather than wooden structures. The shelter’s adoption rate has jumped from 13 percent in 1989 to 38 percent this year. “One of the biggest things we’ve ac­ complished is that we do not. as a blanket policy, sell animals for non-medical research," Gates said. He pointed out that the Barry County unit will not allow its animals to be sold for pro­ duct liability testing or for research that is done merely to support academic grants. He said the shelter no longer uses carbon dioxide suffocation as the method of destroy­ ing animals. They are now euthanized by more humane lethal injections, each of which can be done at a cost of $6.50. Gates estimated that 40 to 60 animals per week have to be put down. “It is primarily the result of the irrespon­ sibility of pet owners who won’t spay or John Gates, planning and zoning director for Barry County and director of the county's animal shelter, talked about his two jobs at the First Friday Lunbch and Learn session Oct. 4. neuter their dogs and cats,” he maintained. But he said he still pleased with how far the shelter has come in just a year. "We’re proud of what’s been done and we're proud of the support we’ve been get­ ting," he said. " The Lunch and Learn series, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Party, is held on the first Friday of each month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. The programs attract state, county and local speakers on a variety of issues of the day. Juvenile Court supervisor to go into private practice The Hastings Middle School Band Two opened the M.S.B.O.A. District Ten Marching Band Festival by playing the national anthem under the direction of Joan Bosserd-Schroeder at Johnson Field. BAND ..continued from page 1 the flag girls in a pink parasol routine with a strong ballet influence. “Going Home" put the spotlight on Lisa Storms soloing on the trombone, Matt Haywood on the trumpet and Austin Zurface with the french horn. The "Twelfth Street Rag” was a lively number, with a rag-time street-band combo leading the band while the flag girls danced the Charleston before an appreciative audience. "There’s a Place for Us,” from West Side Story allowed the band to give the only vocal rendition performed during the evening. Jim Foburen was the featured as trumpet soloist to ;nd the Hastings Saxon Marching Band's number I rated performance. Drill design director for the award-winning ; Hastings band is Jack Bender. Lissa Drain is ithe Flag Corps instructor, and James Mci Clouth is in charge of the percussion division. Class A bands performing were Holland, receiving a II rating, and East Kentwood and Rockford, both receiving I ratings. “It was a terrific event,” Bosserd; Schroeder said. "It was a great opportunity to । see high school kids involved in a worth-while < educational activity.” The Saxon Marching Band will perform a <complete halftime show at the last home game |Friday, Oct. 18. The band also will play all of the music । from the festival and perform many of the | featured routines at a concert in the high <school gym Sunday, Oct. 20, at 3 p.m. Ad­ i mission is free. J-Ad Graphics News Service Linda Bowne,. who has been employed withthe Barry County Juvenile Court since 1975/° will be leaving her position as supervisor this month to launch her own private practice in social work. Bowne’s service to the county was commended Tuesday in a resolution adopted by the County Board of Commissioners. Through her new private practice, she plans to offer counseling services to individuals in the county and through contracts with agencies in several counties, noting "there is a need for additional service providers." She said she is looking forward to being involved in "direct services" again after being involved in administrative and supervisory work in recent years. While giving examples of some of her future plans, she said she will be entering into contracts to provide maternal services to women on Medicaid in Allegan County and will be counseling individuals, families and groups involved in residential treatment at the Cheever Center, also in Allegan County. There also is a possibility that she will be contracted to provide survivor services to women through an organization in Grand Rapids. Bowne, who earned a master's degree in social work from Western Michigan University in 1982, began her employment with the county on Dec. 1, 1975, in the Juvenile Court. She has served as a probation officer there and since 1980 as supervisor of the court. Linda Bowne Nida The County Board praised her as a "professional, loyal, effective and diligent employee" in its resolution, and expressed appreciation for "her contributions as a dedicated county employee and her service to the people of Bany County." BUDGET ..continued from page 1 Hastings Saxon Marching Band field-commanders David Andrus and Jenny Bender ready the band to take the field to begin their evening’s performance. I he Lakewood Viking Marching Band features Mike Cronk (left) and Greg MacKenzie as a trumpet duet during their performance at the Hastings mar­ ching festival. LIBRARY ..continued from page 1 DONT LET YOUR ASTHMA MANAGE YOU: when you can manage your asthma. I’or help, call your local American Lung Association. AMERICAN ± LUNG ASSOCIATION’ approved the Library Board's request for threetenths of a mill, or SI 1.343.95 plus penal fines. In the meantime, Hastings Township officials signed a contract with the Freeport Library, which is a member of the Lakeland Library Cooperative, therefore providing township residents with access to the Hastings Public Library. read a lot and want to get books in Hastings, they will probably have to pay the fee,” he said. "We did the best we could for our people, but there was just not enough money to do it the other way (approve the three-tenths of a mill requested by the Library Board),” added Thomas. "We'll have to sec what comes and do the best we can to continue to provide Hastings Charter Township Supervisor Dick Thomas said it is too early to tell how the library's new policy will affect his township "A lot of our people get books in Freeport; but if there are people who have families that services." "We are willing to talk to the townships if they want to support the library in another way such as tax dollars or whatever," said Lincolnhol. "We will *'ork with them and listen to any proposals or suggestions they may have." allow it to levy its maximum authorized millage. Without the hearing, the county would have received $231,771 fewer collars. Because of the hearing, the county’s 1991 millage rate has been set at 6.9450, less than 1990's 7.1429 millage rate. This year's levy includes 5.4955 mills for county general operations which is expected to generate S3.58 million, 0.2341 mill for Charlton Park operations which would yield $152,537, 0.2431 mill for the Commission on Aging which would amount to $158,401 and 0.9723 mill or $633,540 for central dispatch for the proposed Enhanced-911 emergency telephone system. Millage also will be lower this year to defray the cost of the $1.35 million courthouse renovation project. In a separate resolution, commissioners set that levy at 0.3223 mills to pay the principal and interest due in 1992 on the outstanding courthouse renovation bonds. "We're levying less than voters gave us permission to do," noted Hoare. Moore also pointed out that "we were under budget with expenses (for the renovation). The first year of the courthouse levy, the millage rate was 0.342 and in 1990, 0.333. Peterson noted that if the county's SEV dropped for any reason, that millage rate could increase. Based on a total county population of 50,057, the 1992 budget calls for per capita spending of S28.32 for general government; S39.86 for law enforcement; S36.96 for courts; $3.53 for economic development and $10.78 for health and welfare; and $8.59 for all other expenditures including public works, capital, contingency, recreation and cultural. Capital expenses in the 1992 budget range from computer leases to patrol vehicles. Other anticipated expenses are for work stations and files for the equalization department, sidewalk replacement from the courthouse past the flagpole and a portion by the west courthouse door and for a blueprint machine for the mapping department. Discussing cuts in revenue sharing at the state level, Commissioner Orvin Moore said, "We're going to have some very difficult decisions to make in a couple of years We're going to have to look at all of our services very hard. "We'll be lucky to survive. It's awfully hard to cut sen-ices," Commissioner Rae M. Hoare added. "We’ll survive," Moore said. Layoffs may have to be considered in 1992 if the revenue picture doesn't get better, Peterson said Wednesday. The county had hoped to add a recycling coordinator in the near future, but "that's way out of the question" because of finances, Commissioner Robert Wenger said. Buckle Up �I Glimpses of Saxon Homecoming’91 Planning, zoning offer chaitenges See Photos, Page 3 &eSlory,nw2 Big tests ahead for tennis, golf See Story, Page10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings VOLUME 137. NO. 33 Banner THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1991 News Briefs Library to charge non-resident fee Legislative Coffee slated by Sandra Ponsetto- The monthly Legislative Coffee, spon­ sored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, will take place at 8 a.m. Monday at the County Seat Restaurant. State Senator Jack Welborn and Stale Rep. Bob Bender will talk about issues and field questions from constituents. Watershed group to meet tonight The Thomapple River Watershed group will have a meeting at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday, Oct. 10) at the Caledonia Township Hall, comer of 68th Street and Thomapple River Drive. Guest speaker will be Bob Humphries from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Barry State Game Area. . He will talk about future environmen­ tal changes because of increased river development. The meeting is open to the public. October busy for Red Cross The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will be busy with three drives this month. The first is taking place today at the VFW Post in Middleville, from noon to 5: 45 p.m. Another blood bank is scheduled for 1 to 6:45 p.m. Friday. Oct. 25, at the First Presbyterian Church Hall. The third will be at St. Ambrose Church in Delton from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28. Goals for the drives is 60 pints in Mid­ dleville and Delton and 100 pints in Hastings. Local Red Cross Director Fred Swinkunas said there is a critical need for blood now. For more information, call the Barry County Red Cross chapter at 945-3122. ‘Walk America’ set for Saturday (left to right) Jason Gole on trombone, Michelle Bechler on trumpet, Amy Merrit on clarinet, Dan Goodman at percussion, and Barb Schleh on tuba, made up the rag time band combo during the M.S.B.O.A. Marching Festival competition performance, Monday night at Johnson Field. Hastings gets a‘T at own band festival by Sharon B. Miller Staff Writer Before an enthusiastic crowd of nearly 2,000 Tuesday night, eight Michigan Class A and Class B high school bands marched and played their best at Johnson Field for district ratings. Opening the band festival, which involved more than 800 band students, the Hastings Middle School Band II took the field to play the national anthem under the direction of Joan Bosserd-Schroeder. Lakewood’s Class B. 75-member high school marching band was the first to perform in the timed competiton. Each unit was allow­ ed 15 minutes to get on the field, perform a routine and exit. Under the direction of T. Dave Pugh with field commanders Dan Goode moot, Kathy Garrison and Mary Pierson, the Viking band marched to a patriotic theme. Trombone player Matt Willing soloed in “God Bless the USA” as the flag corps changed colors to wave red, white and blue flags. The Lakewood band closed its performance with the “Battle Hymn of the Republic." featuring a trumpet duet by Mike Cronk and Greg MacKenzie. Lakewood’s performance was rated a II by the three adjudicators, who judged each band on choice of music, marching ability, as well as originality and quality of showmanship. Following Lakewood were Class B bands Wyoming Rogers, receiving a 1 rating; Forest Hills Northern, a II; and Otsego, a 1. AI rating is the best a band can receive, and II means the unit performed well. As the final Class B band to perform, the Hastings High School Marching Saxons, under directors Joseph P. LaJoye and Joan L. Bosserd-Schroeder, took to the field with the playing sound and marching fashion Hastings parents and band supporters have become ac­ customed to over the years. The Saxon Marching band began their event with "Don’t Rain On My Parade." featuring SmBAND, Page 2 The annual “Walk America" fund­ raising event for the March of Dimes is planned for 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Fish Hatchery Park. Walkers are needed to travel the 6.5-miIe course. Each walker needs to secure sponsors who pledge a set amount for the distance covered. Sponsor envelopes are available at Gavin's car dealership in Middleville or WBCH Radio or Thomapple Valley Community Credit Union in Hastings. Acts to return at Showcase Five musical performers and a trio will return for another show tonight at the Showcase at Arby's Restaurant. Duane Hagen, Randy Noom, Randy Hilliker. John Price. Marylyn Purdy and the trio “Amen" will perform between 6: 30 and 9:30 p.m. The trio will include the Rev. Steve Reid. Denny Myers and Dwight Hoff­ man. who will sing a capclla. . Additional News Briefs Appear on Page 11 Staff Writer For those living outside the city of Hastings and Rutland Charter Township, the cost of checking out books at the Hastings Public Library will rise from $15 to $35 next year. Starting Jan. 1, Hastings Public Library no longer will provide free borrowing privileges to Barry County residents who live outside those areas. "Annual fee cards are issued for one year at a cost of $35," wrote Library Administrator Barbara Schondelmayer in a letter that was sent to all Barry County township supervisors. "This is considered a family card. Non-resident cards will be required for residents of Assyria, Baltimore, Barry, Carlton, Castleton, Hastings Charter, Hope, Irving, Johnstown, Maple Grove, Orangeville, Prairieville, Thornapple, Woodland and Yankee Springs Townships." The $15 fee had been charged for those using library services who did not live in the city of Hastings or Hastings and Rutland Charter Townships. However, anyone with a Lakeland Library Cooperative card was able to check out books from the library. Now, county residents with cards from other Lakeland Cooperative libraries such as Freeport, Dowling or Woodland no longer will be able to come into the Hastings library and check out books. However, they may still use the books, references and other services and obtain materials from the Hastings library through inter-library loan with their own libraiy. "To determine the new annual fee, the Library Board took the amount budgeted for fiscal year 1991-92, less state aid, and divided that by the number of households in the city of Hastings and Rutland Charter Township, who are contributing tax dollars. The resulting figure, $35, is the cost for services for each household (tax-paying unit)," wrote Schondelmayer. "This really is an attempt to be fair to the residents of the city of Hastings and Rutland Charter Township," said Library Board President Linda Lincolnhol. "Rutland and Hastings have millages to support the library. So, these two units of government pay for all the services." Schondelmayer said the Lakeland Cooperative has been notified of the library’s change of policy, but said that so far they have received no reply. "We had a lot of input from the cooperative before we made this decision," she said. "We did a lot of study and work before making this decision." "It’s not something we wanted to do," said Lincolnhol. "We wish we could give library services away. But, with Hastings and Rutland supporting us with taxes, we had to do something to make it equitable." ’ Hastings library card holders, should not be affected if they want to go to other Lakeland Cooperative libraries and check out books, said Schondelmayer. "The precedent was set by Hackley Library in Muskegeon a number of years ago,” she said. "Basically the cooperative said that even though Hackley decided not to participate in the reciprocal program, they would still honor Hackley cards at other libraries." The library budget for fiscal 1991-92 is $218,998; less state aid, is $123,542. Residents in the city of Hastings pay about $830 per capita support for the library and Rutland residents pay $1330. This figure was based on the state equalized value (SEV) of a $90,000 home in Rutland Township. Last fall, members of the Library Board approached both the Hastings and Rutland township boards, requesting one third of a mill support from each township. For several years, both townships had a contract with the library, which for $1,000 a year support plus penal fines entitled township residents to obtain free library cards. However, increasing operating costs and demands for library services prompted the Library Board to make an appeal for additional financial support. . Hastings Township denied the library board's request for three-tenths of a mill or $7,856 support plus penal fines. They made a counter offer of $1,250 annually, wh ch the Library Board rejected. The Rutland Township Board increased its support to $5,000 and put the issue on the ballot in August. Residents of the township Sh LIBRARY, Page 2 County budget for ’92 increases by 8 percent by Elaine Gilbert ‘Just Say No’ ribbons sought The local "Just Say No" to drugs ef­ fort again this year will attempt to call at­ tention to the national Red Ribbon campaign. However, because of lack of funding, the Hastings area “Just Say No" clubs do not have ribbons available and ask people in the community to supply them. The ribbons can come from florists shops or fabrics stores, or they might be left over from Christmas Young people who wear the ribbons demonstrate that they are taking a stand against drug abuse. PRICE 25' Hastings Saxon Marching Band members Adam Miles on drums and Amy Witzel on cymbals (center) await their turn to enter the lineup prior to their number one rated performance. Attacker binds victim, then sexually assaults by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer BALTIMORE TWP. - A 35-year-old woman was bound, gagged and sexually as­ saulted Tuesday by a man who broke into her home shortly after midnight, according to Barry County Sheriffs deputies. While the woman’s teenage daughter slept in another room, the suspect tied the victim up with nylon stockings and tore her clothes open. "He attacked her, he put a pillow over her head and told her to be quiet or he’d harm her daughter," said Detective Sgt. Ken DeMott. Authorities said the attacker used an object to assault the woman, who later was treated and released at Pennock Hospital. After the suspect fled from the mobile home in the Baltimore Trailer Park on M-37, the victim freed herself from the restraints and phoned relatives, who then called sheriffs deputies about 1:50 a.m. Tuesday. Because of an unrelated medical condition, the woman was unable Tuesday to provide deputies with complete details of the assault, but authorities believe she did not recognize her attacker. Deputies are equally unsure how the sus­ pect entered the house. “All the doors supposedly were locked, so we’re not sure how entry was gained," De­ Mott said. Authorities have begun questioning neigh­ bors and are asking that anyone with infor­ mation in the case call the Barry County Sheriffs Department at 948-4800. Assistant Editor A proposed Barry County government operating budget of $6,407,714, up from the current $5,923,109 amended budget, has been proposed for 1992. Next year's budget represents an 8 percent increase in anticipated revenues and expenditures over this year. Increased fringe benefits, funds for county remonumentation (surveying), higher wages in a new Fraternal Order of Police contract, and higher general expenses are the primary reasons for the increases, said County Coordinator Judy Peterson. A hearing on the budget was held Tuesday, with little public comment and no opposition. The board is expected to adopt the budget at its Oct. 22 meeting. To avoid cutting services, the County Board's Finance Committee recommended taking $131,000 in revenue from the county’s Umbrella Tax Fund, said Peterson. For the current year, the county earmarked $75,000 from that fund for expenditures. The county previously had hoped to wean itself away from relying on that fund, which was established when the county could sell tax-free bonds against its delinquent tax roll. The county can still gain revenue from the fund, but at a lower rate because the Internal Revenue Service has ruled that the bonds can no longer be tax free. Based on projected general fund revenues of S6.407.714, the new budget includes S9.000 in -new funding for remonumentation, less funding for supplemental legal counseling, and a large chunk for elections because 1992 will be a general election year. Funds to be allocated for the Road Commission ($16,000) and the Commission on Aging ($20,000) and Charlton Park ($5,000 are unchanged from this year. The largest proposed expenditure is for law enforcement, which is scheduled to receive 31.14 percent of the total budget The judicial system is close behind, with 28.84 percent of the pie. General government expenses are pegged at a proposed 22.13 percent of the budget. The rest would be health and welfare at 8.42 percent; miscellaneous expenses, 6.13 percent; economic development, 2.76 percent; recreational and cultural, 0.8 percent; and public works, 0.5 percent. Anticipated higher property taxes and penalties are expected to boost the 1992 budget by more than $200,000 over 1991. Property taxes represent more than 55.26 percent of the county’s total revenues, but County Coordinator Judy Peterson noted that costs for law enforcement and the court systems total more than all the property tax revenues. Property taxes remain the county’s largest source of revenue, followed by state grants and charges for services. The county will be levying less millage than last year, but revenues will be higher because of the increased state equalized value of property. After a truth in taxation hearing to comply with the Headlee Tax Limitation Amendment Tuesday, the board adopted a resolution to See BUDGET, Page 2 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-10-17.pdf 77ffdbd3f5752172cf7c27713099c93d PDF Text Text 43- l(91l Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 17, 1991 <htJ5ill of'Rights Timeline: Part 1 The U.S. Bill of Rights is the result of hundreds of years of experiment in ideas and law. Here is a timeline of some of the most important events leading up to it ' Magna Carta, 1215 • King John agreed to a rule of law. He promised to protect English rights. These rights included trial by jury. By BETTY DEBNAM Superstitions A superstition is an age-old belief that something good or bad might happen if we say or do a certain thing. Superstitions date back to the time when folks couldn’t explain some of the things around them. Tbday, most of us don't take superstitions seriously, but it is fun to see how some started — especially since Halloween is a very superstitious time of year! Walking under a ladder is bad luck. Petition of Right, 1628 • England’s Parliament forced King Charles I to sign a list of rights. The king promised to stop arresting people without a legal reason. He also agreed to end the practice of keeping soldiers in private homes.' Perhaps this belief can be traced back to the fact that a ladder, leaned against a wall, forms a triangle. 7b many Christians, the sacred triangle stands for the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Walking under a ladder would break the triangle and bring bad luck. Habeas Corpus Act, 1679 • The English Parliament made the writ of habeas corpus a « major right by this law. This writ, or court order, tells an official of the court to bring a prisoner before the court and explain why « he or she is being held. Spilling salt is bad luck. At one time, salt was very valuable. Tb spill any was thought to be bad luck. Some people believed that evil spirits lived in the left side of the human body. If a person spilled salt, he would try to bribe the evil spirits by throwing salt in their direction. (To be continued. Pat thia together with the next mini feature to continue your Bill of Rights timeline.) Thl» i« ttw 11th In a "mini" aeriea about tho Bill of Rlghta. Educational conauttont: WynaH Schemai, fib: Cross fingers for good luck. of the popular Bill of Rights series from The Mini Page and A Guide to the Bill ofRights: This custom goes back to the time when people believed that crossing their fingers did a double duty. It scared away evil and brought good luck, too. Crossing your heart showed that you really meant something because the heart was thought to be the center of all knowledge. Breaking a mirror is bad luck. In ancient times, people believed that their reflection in the water or in anything was really their “other self.' They believed that if you disturbed this image in water or in a mirror, you would bring bad luck. The Romans believed that life was renewed every seven years. That’s where we got the idea of seven years of bad luck. . Celebrate the Bill of Rights’ Bicentennial with The Mini Page Bill of Rights Packet. Features 12 issues Knock on wood for good luck. \ Words and Terms You Need to Know Booklet. Issues include: Madison and Mason, Women's Rights, The First Amendment and Freedom of the Press, Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Assembly and Petition, The Rights of Blacks, The 14th Amendment, Due Process, Children’s Rights, The Supreme Court, and an interview with former Chief Justice Warren Burger. Send only chedu or money ordm payable to Andrvwa and McMeel. Aliriw 4-6 w«ek» Ht delivery Mail to Tfce Mini Pagt Bill ofRighto Podttt. HO. Box 419150, Kanias City, MO 64141. (Bulk discount information available upon requaat) Ancient man couldn’t understand why some trees stayed green all year round and others lost their leaves. He thought that trees must have super­ natural powers. For that reason, he would knock on trees to get their attention. ^Rookie Cookie’s Recipe Please tend._____copies of 77u Mini Page Bill of Righti Pochrt at 18.00 plus SI for portage and hardli ng each TiXal amount endoaed I_______ . Name ________________________________________________________________ Z----- . Address Qty -------- -------- Zip—....................... - -. Bute Halloween Superstitions Pumpkin Ice-Cream Pie You'll need: • • • • • • 19-inch graham cracker pie shell 1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened 1 cup canned pumpkin 3/, teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1 cup whipped cream topping ‘/a cup peanuts, chopped Bats During the Middle Ages, hundreds of years ago, people linked bats with witches because they both came out at night and disappeared durirg the day. People also were puzzled by the fact that bats could fly at night and not bump into things. Ha//ovveen started What to do: 1. Spoon ice cream into pie shell. Freeze until firm. 2. In a medium bowl, combine pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice. Mix well. 3. Add whipped cream topping and mix well. 4. Spoon pumpkin mixture over ice cream. 5. Sprinkle peanuts on top. 6. Cover and freeze several hours. It 1 i I 1 1716 Halloween „ . goes back 2 to " nutom ispro^;fieareit on a ceremony h&iA ^efiretofN around PnestsinG^/T1*, pre,andandpa^07a,n’ France If ot Witches It used to be thought that witches were people who worked magic and cast spells. They were evil because they were friendly with the devil. Halloween night was their favorite night Mini Spy . . Mini Spy and her friends are trick-or-treating at Rookie's house! See if you can find: • big comb • pumpkin • muffin • sailboat • kite • word MINI • letter A •bell • two letter D’s • pencil • cup • pizza slice • letter U • snake •tooth l" Superstitions TRY ’N find Words about superstitions are hidden in the block below. See if you can find: SUPERSTITION. HALLOWEEN. BELIEF. LADDER, OWL. CAT. BROOM. WITCH. SALT. MIRROR. NIGHT. JACK-O’-LANTERN. COSTUME. DRUIDS. EVIL. LUCK. GHOST. HAUNT. SCARE. BAT. AKSSUPERSTITIO N Black cats (90 Ancient people thought that cats were witches in disguise. Since many cats look black at night, we probably think of Halloween cats as being that color. Toads I IDSNVEVILOAUL L CHCLSCAREFLNDC E HTATGHOSTGPTSK F HQTCOSTUMEBROO M I BATHALLOWEENR W Jack-o’-lanterns Costumes The costumes of today might be traced back to the Druid celebrations when some people dressed up in animal skins and heads. For many years, jack-o’lanterns have been used to light up Halloween nights. Jack-o’-lanterns got their name from an old Irish story about a man named Jack who tricked the devil. When Jack died, he could not get into heaven. When he went down below, the devil wouldn’t let him in, either. Jack roams the Earth, carrying a lantern and looking for a place to rest. _± MINI PAGE SPONSORS Coleman Insurance Agency Hastings Orthopedic Clinic - Dr. Merriman & Dr. Larke Eaton Federal Savings Bank - Nashville Hundreds of years ago, people believed that brooms were the vehicles of witches. They also believed that brooms could work magic. Because of their loud, screeching sound and the fact that they came out at night, owls were believed by some people to be witches at night JACKOLANTERNDB B TGEALADDERWU I U I Brooms There was an ancient belief that the spirits of the dead came to life on Halloween night. Owls Thads, too, have been linked with witches. People believed that toads were poisonous because animals that attacked them got sick. People also believed that toads cause warts, which is not true. WNM I RRORCMUHRX E Ghosts Hastings Savings and Loan Farm Bureau Insurance - Larry Neil Koops Funeral Chapels Inc. - Lake Odessa �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 17, 1991 — Page 13 Local man gets prison sentence J-Ad Graphics News Service A Hastings mar. with past convictions for receiving and concealing stolen property and destruction of property has been sentenced to 5 to 7 1/2 years in prison for probation vio­ lation. Noland W. Mesecar, 24, also was sen­ tenced Oct. 3 to serve three to four years in prison for fleeing and eluding police, second offense, and to one year in jail for driving with a suspended license, second or subse­ quent offense. Mesecar has seven previous convictions for driving with a suspended license, according to court records. In sentencing Mesecar to the maximum term for probation violation. Judge Richard M. Shuster also ordered the defendant to pay 58,000 in fines and court costs in connection with all three cases. Mesecar was arrested in August for drunken driving after attempting to flee police in Hastings. He was taken into custody after abandoning his car and running away from police. Already on probation stemming from a 1987 conviction for receiving and concealing stolen property, Mesecar, of 5700 Carlton Center Road, Hastings, was charged with drunken driving, fleeing and eluding, second offense; and driving with a suspended license, second or subsequent offense. Mesecar also was charged with violating his probation from from the 1988 convic­ tion. Police said Mesecar was driving north on Court News Jefferson Street at a high rate of speed, and Mesecar had to stop suddenly at Mill Street to avoid hitting a police cruiser, which was on Mill at Jefferson. When police attempted to pull the car over, the driver left the scene, heading north on Church Street. The driver attempted to pull into the Hastings Post Office parking lot, missed the turn and slid to a stop in the southbound lane of Church Street. Mesecar and a companion fled the car, but Pratt caught Mesecar a block away near the Mid Counties Employment Office. At the Barry County Jail, Mesecar refused to lake a breathalyzer test. Police sought a search warrant and had a blood sample taken from Mesecar at Pennock Hospital before lodging him in jail. Following his arrest in August, Mesecar pleaded guilty to the probation violation in connection with his 1987 conviction. In September, Mesecar pleaded guilty to the charge of fleeing and eluding and driving with a suspended license, both second offense. In exchange, additional charges of drunken driv­ ing and unlawfully driving away a motor ve­ hicle were dismissed. A habitual offender charge alleging Mesecar had a previous felony conviction also was dismissed. In other court business: •A Middleville woman with previous con­ victions involving drugs has beer sentenced to 10 months in jail for possession of stolen property. Judge Shuster also continued probation for Joan R. Evans, 30, of 404 Russell St. She received credit for 89 days spent in the Barry County Jail awaiting sentencing. Authorities charged Evans with possession of a stolen handgun and jewelry following an incident in June 1990 in Middleville. Police said Evans initially told officers she found the .22 handgun in a dumpster and kept it for her own protection. Authorities attempted to charge Evans with obstruction of justice, but the charge was dismissed following a preliminary exam in Hastings District Court. A jury found Evans guilty of possession of the stolen property following a one-day trial in December 1990 in Barry County Circuit Court. Afterward, she pleaded guilty to a ha­ bitual offender charge. Evans has previous convictions in 1987 for attempted possession of cocaine and at­ tempted possession of marijuana. Charged as a habitual offender with three felony convic­ tions, Evans could have been sentenced to prison for up to 10 years. •A Hastings man convicted of impaired driving following a jury trial has been sen­ tenced to serve 90 days in the Barry County Jail. Edwin Lee Vandecar, 21, also was ordered to pay $400 in fines. His license was sus­ pended for one year. Arrested in March on charges of unlawfully driving away a motor vehicle from a home in Hastings and drunken driving, Vandecar was found guilty in August of impaired driving and unlawful use of a motor vehicle. Hastings man arrested for violently shaking infant by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer A 21-year-old Hastings man accused of severely shaking a two-monlh old infant was arrested Wednesday on child abuse charges. Hastings Police allege Chadd M. Ulrich shook the baby girl, causing her head to snap back and forth violently. The victim suffered broken ribs and other internal injuries in the Sept. 25 incident, according to police. Medical officials believe the infant has suf­ fered permanent brain damage, police said. Ulrich, of 116 S. East St., faces prelimi­ nary exam Oct. 25 in Hastings District Court. If convicted of the first-degree child abuse charge, he could be sentenced to up to 15 years in prison. Following arraignment Wednesday in Hast­ ings District Court, Ulrich was freed on a $5,000 personal recognizance bond. Hastings Police said the infant's mother took the child to Pennock Hospital Sept. 26 after the baby cried all night and refused to eat or sleep. The child was airlifted from Pennock to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids and placed in intensive care. Police said Ulrich admitted to playing roughly with the child and dropping the girl on a set of wooden stairs. Authorities said the victim was released from Butterworth Oct. 9 and transferred to Mary Free Bed in Grand Rapids for intensive rehabilitation. Police said the infant was hospitalized two weeks earlier when the child's mother discov­ ered her daughter had bruises on the side of her head and was bleeding from the mouth. The baby was treated at Pennock Hospital for blunt head trauma and high blood pressure and released the following day to the mother's care. The matter also was turned over to in­ vestigators from the Department of Social Services, according to police. Authorities said custody of the child has been turned over to her grandparents. State revokes license forex-Hastings dentist by Jeff Kaczmarczyk StaffWriter The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulation has revoked the license to practice dentistry held by former Hastings dentist Kevin Burnett. The 39-y ear-old ex-dentist's license was suspended in April 1988 after charges were filed in Kent County that Burnett was writ­ ing false prescriptions to obtain drags. Four months later, Burnett was arrest^'in Hast­ ings on a charge of practicing dentistry with­ out a license. He pleaded guilty to a lesser of­ fense and was sentenced in March 1989. Later convictions for writing false prescrip­ tions, drunken driving and probation viola- CLASSIFIEDS The HASTINGS BANNER - Call(616)948-8051 .National \d\ CABLE TV JOBS No experi­ ence necessary. $1150 an hour. For information call 1-900-737-6262 exL 4317, 8am to 9pm 7 days, $12.95 fee. CHEAP! FBI/U5. SEIZED •89 MERCEDES. $200. '86 VW, $50. '87 MERCEDES, $100. ’65 MUSTANG, $50. Choose from thousands starting $25. FREE 24 Hour Recording Reveals Details 801-379-2929 Copyright #MU37JC________ SINGLE GIRLS Michigan. 1-900-820-3033 $3/min.. Must be 18 yrs. l or Rent EFFICIENCY in Hastings, scpcrate kitchen, dinette and bath area, some storage, $225 a month plus deposit, and utilities. For applications call 1-792-2384. No response leave a message. WALL LAKE, DELTON, year around Lake front, 2 bedroom, deposit, references. Phone weekends 623-8218. Garage Sale GARAGE SALE: Thursday, Friday, 9am to 5pm, Saturday, 9am to 2pm. Misc., some clothes, a little of everything. 1602 E. Stale Road, Hastings. WORK OVERSEAS Mapf U S Companies interview­ ing now for TAX-FREE. High In­ come positions Construction. Heavy Equip Operators. Data Processing, Petro chemical. Security. tx-Military. Welders HVAC. 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MUST SELL IMMEDIATE­ LY no money down, 1985 Forest Park, 3 bedroom, 852-1554. PIANO FOR SALE: Wanted: Responsible party to lake on small monthly payments on piano. Sec locally. Call Manager al 800-635-7611. CHEAP! FBI/US. SEIZED *89 Mercedes, $200; ’86 VW, $50; '87 Mercedes, $100; '65 Mustang, $50. Choose from thousands starting S25. Free 24 hour recording reveals details 801-379-2929. Copyright #MI137JC. Help Wanted ADVERTISING APPREN­ TICE Lansing based firm, now accepting applications for Hast­ ings newly opened branch. SI6500 per year to start. Lucra­ tive bonuses and incentive pack­ ages, applicants must be high school graduates and able to start immediately. For interview, call 945-5831, between 9ajn.-5p.rn. COOK’S CARPET CLEAN­ ING AND UPHOLSTERY: Fall clean-up time. REASON­ ABLE RATES. ODOR PROBLEM? CALL L'S. 795-9337.__________________ CHILD CARE PROVIDER for 2 in my Hastings home. S900 per month to start, with paid vacation. Send name, address & phone # to Child Care, P. O. Box 102, Cloverdale, MI 49035-0102. FURNITURE STRIPPING AND REFINISHING SERVICE. Call Ralph Newton 795-7330 after 3pm.________ CONSTRUCTION LABOR­ ERS WANTED S450 an hour to start, possible advancement. 945-4892 for interview. IF YOU HAVE A PONTOON, we will move it. Call Wally 945-2890 or Red 623-2870, EXPERIENCED ROOFERS WANTED piece work, call 945-4892 for interview. JUNK/TRASH REMOVAL 763-3321.__________________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Senice. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistanL Call 945-9888. LAUNDRY ATTENDANT WANTED in Hastings. Mature, responsible adult for evenings and every other Sunday. Reply tn Ad #561, c/0 The Hastings Reminder, P.O. Box 188, Hast­ ings MI, 49058. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE. Residential, busi­ ness, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 CLASS OF 72 REUNION meeting on Oct 21. 7:30pm al the County Scat. Community Notices lion led Barry County Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster to sentenced Burnett in September 1990 to prison’ for 16 to 24 months for the original charge of practicing dentistry without a license. Following hearings held in March and May, the Michigan Board of Dentistry for­ mally revoxed Burnett's license in August. Burnett was sentenced to serve his term in the Benton Harbor Corrections Center. He was released on an electronic tether and cur­ rently is living in St. Joseph. Burnett may apply for a new license in the future, though reinstatement of a revoked li­ cense is not automatic. According to state guidelines,-a candidate for reinstatement must show he "is of good moral character, is men­ tally and physically able to practice the pro­ fession with reasonable skill and safety, and that it is in the public interest for (him) to resume practice." Burnett first was convicted in September 1988 of attempting to obtain a controlled substance by fraud after he ordered a prescrip­ tion in Kent County while claiming to be physician. Burnett pleaded guilty to the charge and was fined $200 and placed on pro­ bation for four years. Michigan State Police had alleged Burnett was writing prescriptions in patient's names and picking them up at various drug stores by posing as the patient. In November, the Board of Dentistry sus­ pended Burnett's license for six months, not­ ing that Burnett "has a serious substance abuse problem and used his professional li­ cense as a dentist to write illegal prescrip­ tions to obtain drugs for his personal use." Burnett said later that he had developed an addiction to medication prescribed to combat a lifelong intestinal disorder. After claims surfaced that Burnett contin­ ued to practice dentistry, a Michigan State Police undercover agent visited Burnett's of­ fice in July 1988. Police arrested him the fol­ lowing month on a charge of practicing den­ tistry without a license. Meanwhile, in March 1989, Burnett was convicted of drunken driving and driving with a suspended license in the previous month. Burnett pleaded guilty to the lesser offenses of driving with a suspended license and driv­ ing with open alcohol Also in March 1989, Burnett was con­ victed in Kalamazoo County of attempting to obtain a controlled substance with a prescrip­ tion while claiming to be another dentist. Burnett pleaded no contest to the charge and was sentenced to serve four months in the Kalamazoo County Jail. He was released after serving 99 days. In February 1990, Burnett was sentenced to serve one year in the Barry County Jail fol­ lowing his conviction for attempting to prac­ tice dentistry without a license. But Judge Shuster suspended the sentenced provided Burnett enter a drug rehabilitation program. But Burnett was dismissed from the Pro­ fessional Recovery Program in Grand Rapids in July 1989 for a major rule violation that involved drug use. Following that violation of his probation. Judge Shuster sentenced Burnett to prison in September 1990. Deere season ends for riding mower theif The Associated Press IONIA - Deere season may be over for a Belding man arrested in the thefts of six rid­ ing lawn mowers over the past two months in Ionia County, authorities said. Police didn't exactly let the grass grow un­ der their feet while investigating how the John Deere mowers disappeared from garages and front lawns. But it wasn't until last week Wednesday that a Belding officer, acting on a tip.given to sheriffs deputies, flew over the town and spotted one of the suspected miss­ ing machines. The 26-year-old suspect was taken to the Ionia County Jail. He was arraigned last Thursday on charges of possession of stolen property, Corrections Officer Richard Chris­ tiansen said. The mowers might have been driven up a ramp and into a van that was backed into unattended yards and driveways, sheriffs De­ tective Dwain Dennis said. "They're a hot item to steal and sell," he said. "People should beware." Undersheriff Tim DeGues said that al­ though John Deere mowers cost up to S6.000, they’re not hard to steal. "One key fits all, basically," he said. Community group grateful for staying power of fruitcake The Associated Press CARLETON - A community group is grateful for the staying power of fruitcake 900 pounds of it. The Carleton Community Club bought 1,000 pounds of fruitcake on credit to sell at the recent Apple Fest in New Boston, but only 100 pounds were sold. "A lot of people hate fruitcake," said club member Jim Thornton. "To be honest, I don't even like fruitcake." Now, with the excess sitting in a freezer, the group plans some heavy-duty hawking at an Oct. 27 arts and crafts festival in Carleton, just south of Detroit Metropolitan Airport in Romulus. "Luckily, fruitcakes keep for a long time," Thornton said. "I think we're talking years." Police Beat Probe continues in sexual assault BALTIMORE TWP. - Authorities have made no arrests in last week's sexual assault of a 35-year-old woman who was bound and gagged in her home. But Barry County Sheriffs deputies have additional information and are developing sus­ pects in the Oct. 8 attack at the Baltimore Trailer Park on M-37. The investigation is continuing. ' Because of an unrelated medical condition, the victim was unable to give any details to police after the attack. Detective Sgt. Ken DeMott said Tuesday the victim's memory is returning, and she has given authorities information that has aided the investigation. The burglar broke into the trailer, bound and gagged her and sexually assaulted her with a foreign object. After the attacker left, the woman freed herself and called relatives who phoned police. Man held for illegal entry, carrying weapon HASTINGS - Police arrested a man Tuesday who allegedly broke into a Hastings home and threatened to carry away a woman inside. Richard A. Hood Jr., 21, of 2304 Hickory Road, was arrested on charges of illegal entry and carrying a concealed weapon. The illegal entry charge is a misdemeanor and the weapons offense is a felony. Hastings Police said Hood phoned the woman Monday, threatening to kill her. On Tuesday morning, he opened the rear window of a home in the 1200 block of South Montgomery Street and attempted to pull the victim out of the house. Police arrived to find Hood carrying a loaded .22 pistol in his car. Authorities arrested him and impounded the car. Hood faces a pre-trial hearing Oct. 23 on the illegal entry charge and a preliminary exam Oct. 25 on the weapons charge. Injured driver arrests for three offenses YANKEE SPRINGS - A Hastings motorist was arrested Friday for drunken driving following a one-vehicle accident on Chief Noonday Road. Ronald G. James, 36, also was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon and possession of marijuana, according to Barry County Sheriffs deputies. Deputies said James was westbound on Chief Noonday Road west of Bassett Lake Road shortly before midnight when his 1985 Chevy Blazer left the north side of the road and hit a tree. James, who was not wearing a seat belt, was taken to Pennock Hospital for treatment and then was lodged in the Barry County Jail. Deputies said James registered 0.27 percent on a chemical breath test, which is more than two and a half times the legal limit for drunken driving in Michigan. Motorist hurt in one-car accident MAPLE GROVE TWP. - A Hastings woman was seriously injured last week in a one-car accident at the intersection of Assyria Road and M-66. Linda J. Newton, 39, of 3890 Quimby Road, was hospitalized at Pennock Hospital fol­ lowing the midnight accident Oct. 10. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Newton was southbound on Assyria Road when she failed to stop for a stop sign at M-66. The car drove over a grassy area, crossed M-36 and struck a ditch and dirt embankment. Deputies said Newton was not wearing a seatbelt. Newton was arrested for drunken driv­ ing and a blood test was taken at Pennock Hospital. Motorcyclist hits dog chasing bike BARRY TWP. - A Kalamazoo motorcyclist suffered minor injuries when he struck a dog that crossed in front of him, causing him to lose control of his bike. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Bruce L. Stafford, 29, was injured in the 11:15 a.m. accident Saturday on Sheffield Road, west of Lepper Road, when the animal chased his bike. When the dog crossed in front of the motorcycle, Sufford was unable to avoid the hitting the dog. The impact knocked Stafford from his vehicle. Farm animals cause three accidents Two cows were injured by passing motorists Saturday when a herd of 20 animals wan­ dered onto Carlton Center Road east of Martin Road. Meanwhile, a Middleville woman was injured Sunday when she crashed into a ditch in an attempt to avoid several hens on Whitneyville Road. Victoria A. Shriver, 21, of 311 Russell St., sought her own treatment for minor in­ juries following the 1:30 p.m. accident south of Parmalee Road. Michigan State Police said Shriver was northbound on Whitneyville Road when she swerved to avoid hitting several Guinea hens in the middle of the road. Her 1986 Chevro­ let went into a ditch on the west side of the road and rolled over. On Saturday morning, two Hastings motorists struck a herd of cows that strayed across Carlton Center Road. John F. Hildebrandt, 36, of 1215 Country Club Road, was not injured when he struck three animals, injuring one at 7:15 a.rri. Clifford L. Morse, 61, of 2373 Iroquois Trail, also was not hurt when he struck a cow crossing the road at 7:30 a.m. (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service). NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 17. 1991 Legal Notices 12. Moved by Spencer, tuporled by Brower thol the City Attorney be authorized to inquire on pro­ cedure for details to »ee if we need to or should bond; and to gel two or three bids. Miller Canfield was one suggestion. Bonding is lor an ironizotion plant at Water Works. Yeas Spencer. Watson. Brower. Campbell. Cusack Jasperse. Absent Walton. Carried. 13. Moved by Spencer, supported by Cusack that the City Clerk and Director of Public Services in­ spect a system that bills monthly and check out the feasibility and report back at the October 28. meeting. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 14. Moved by Spencer, supported by Jasperse that the City Attorney check the procedure for a sewer rate increase and report back at the next meeting. Yeas: All. Nays: Brower. Absent: One. Carried. 15. It was reported that the City is negotiating with Rutland Township and City Attorney Fisher sent a letter August 13. to Rutland's Attorney and is waiting for a reply. 16. Moved by Cusack, supported by White that SI.000 be transferred from the Economic Develop­ ment Commission to the General Fund to close out that checking account as all projects ore now done. Yeas: Jasperse. Cusack. Campbell. Brower. White. Wotson. Spencer. Absent: Walton. Carried. 17. Moved by Cusack, supported by White that the City Clerk be authorized to transfer $2,000 from Contingency to General Fund <101-958-969 to the City/County Airport. $15,000 was approved Ju­ ly 22, <12 but only $13,000 was budgeted. (County contribution was $15,000) Yeas: Watson. White. Brower. Campbell. Cusack. Jasperse. Noy: Spencer. Absent: Walton. Carried. 18. Proclamation declaring September 23-28 as Klwonis Week in the City of Hastings and Hastings Kiwanis* 50th anniversary. 19. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Brower that Mary Lou Gray be reappointed Io the JEDC board for a term of one year from October 1.91 to October 1. 1992. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 20. Moved by Watson, supported by Brower that the August 91 police report be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 21. Moved by Campbell, supported by Jasperse to adjourn into Closed Session at 8:50 p.m under Section 815.268d. Yeas: Jasperse. Cusack. Camp­ bell. Brower. White. Watson. Spencer. Absent: Walton. Carried. 22. Moved by Campbell, supported by Jasperse to adjourn ot 9:05 p.m. Yeos: All. Absent: One. COMMON COUNCIL September 23. 1991 Common Council met in regular session in the City Holl. Council Chamber;. Hastings Michigan on Monday. September 23. 1991 Mayor Gray presiding. 1. Present at roll call were members: Spencer Watson. White. Brower. Campbell. Cusack. Jasperse. 2. Moved by Campbell, supported by Cusack that the excuse of Councilperson Walton be approved. Yeas: One. Absent: One. Carried. 3. Joe Rahn. Director of JECD was present and passed out copies of the Managers agreement ap­ proved by JEDC and now needs council approval before bids can be token on the incubator grant. City Attorney Fisher highlighted the agreement stating that it was a three year agreement with a termination clause after one year or by the manager upon sixty days written notice by either party; but City may terminate the employment upon seven days written notice to the manager, for good cause. Discussion held on Manager. Agreement provided for JEDC io be in charge of providing a full-time manager and 1 full-time bookeeper/secretary and provide other part-time JEDC staff. It was felt that the first year of project could take 75% of managers time. Joe stotetd that there was 77% commitment ot present time, and the compensation would be $60,000 in additions to the portion the City is paying now. which money is part of the State Grant funds. Rental of space would run about $3.50 sq. ft. with heat and lights. Moved by Watson, supported by White that the management agreement between the City of Hastings and the JEDC (Manager) be approved contingent on the change of wording in paragraph 3. subsection 8 to read half-time Manager, threequarter «ime bookkeeper/secretory. and one quarter time administrative ossistent, and con­ tingent on final approval of EDA Grant. Yeas: Wot»on. White. Brower. Compbell. Cusock. Jasperse. Absent: Walton. Noys: Spencer. Carried. 4. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Watson that the recommenafion to let the bid for on Architec­ ts! Engineer go to the low bidder of Gove Associates for $15,840 for the incubator building. Yeas: Spencer. Watson. White. Brower. Campbell. Cusock. Jasperse. Absent: Walton. Carried. 5. Moved by White, supposed by Brower that the minutes of the September 9. meeting be ap­ proved os corrected under <21 to $11,875. Yeos: All. Absent: One. Carried. 6. Invoices read: General Alum & Chemical Corporation....$2.061.10 Siegel. Hudson. Gee * Fisher.......................... 1.062.00 1.167.31 SIC Meter Service Inc.............. .2.850.10 Britten Concrete Cont............... 12.802 97 Hastings Area School Dlst...... .1.835.48 Marblehead Lime....................... Hydrotex Inc.....................................................1,027 00 Thornoppie Wallcovering and Pointing...... 4.750.00 Barry Intermediate School Dlst......................... 464.33. Moved by Cuiock. supported by Spencer that the above Invoice! be approved ai read. Yeoi: Jaiper, Cuiock. Campbell. Brower. White, Wotion, Spencer. Abient: Walton. Carried. 7. Moved by Cuiock, .upported by Brower that the following Invoke! be approved from DDA with repayment to General Fund $9,462.91 Wolverine Paving Inc.; $5,448.50 Britten Concrete Contrac­ tor!; $2,492.00 Hydro Mulch Inc.. Yeai: Spencer, Wotion, White. Brower. Campbell. Cuiock. Jasperse. Absent: Walton. Carried. 8. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Brower that the request from the Barry County Christian School to use Ash Hatchery Park on September 24, 27, 30 ond October 21 and Tyden Pork October 7 be ap­ proved under the direction of the Director of Public Services. Yeas: All. Absent: Walton. Carried. 9. Moved by White, supported by Jasperse that the City Attorney draft a resoluton stating the City's opposition to the Rails to Trails concept. (County Board of Commissioners passed resolution opposing some on September 10. 1991.) Yeos: All. Absent: One. Carried. (City Property Committee met with DNR and also with those opposed to the Rails to Trails ond the intent was to bring In hikers/bikers. snowmobiles. 4 wheelers. They were opposed to the noise and cost of Carried. Read and approved; Mary Lou Gray, Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk) (10/17) Synopsis of Tbs Regular Meeting of the PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD October 9, 1991 Approved budget amendment! to general fund expenditures and Park Maintenance Fund revenue!. Adopted reiolutlon to oppoie Incorporation O! a Charter Townihlp under the provlilon on Act 359, Public Ads of 1947. a! amended. Approved reappointment of volunteer part time patrolman T. Ludwick, reierve officers R. Ozzello. M. Owem. P. Vandenberg and E. Davii thru 10-31-92. Adopted Building/Zoning fee schedule os presented. Approved request to waive fee and deposit for Doster Reform Church use of PLFD station on 10-22-91. Approved reimbursement of $28.69 io petty cash held by K Tobin (PLFD). Approved to oct upon attorney Sparks as he recommends on Accident Fund of Ml class action. Approved paymeni of Superior billing of $1,242.42 to Barry Township and amended budget for the same. Approved outstanding bills totaling $15,954.21. Janette Emig, Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Andrews 10/17 Lakewood Ambulance Volunteer Service crew members ready to serve are, front row, from left, Janice Lackey. Wendy Cisler, Director Betty Begerow, Marcia Bettinghouse, Rose Emory, and Lori Yager; second row, from left. Gretchen Slater, Joe Bettinghouse, Alice Forohey, Bonnie Cronk, and Marty Livingston; back row, from left, Tim Allen. Bob Begerow, and Dave Roper. Absent are Curt Johnson, Sue Leonard, Yvonne Leonard, Dave Thomoson, Bonna Ellisoi., Bob Cronk, Judy Laldler, and Lon Ketchum. Volunteer ambulance wins state licensure by Sharon B. MiHer Staff Writer The long-awaited call confirming the legal state licensure of the Lakewood Community Ambulance Service was received by Am­ bulance Director Betty Begerow Friday. Oct. 11, and volunteers were officially in service by 6 p.m. that day. The volunteers’ first official act was to stand by in place of the Rockford/Lake Odessa Ambulance at the Lakewood Homecoming football game Friday night. Because of an earlier decision by the Lake Odessa Village Council, the volunteer service was replaced by the more-advanced paramedic Rockford Ambulance. The Rockford/Lake Odessa Ambulance service also has contracted with the village. Odessa Township and Sebewa Township. Woodland Township representatives signed a contract to be serviced by the volunteer Lakewood Ambulance Service Sept. 30, What Kills More Americans Each Year Than Cocaine, Heroin, Suicide, Alcohol Abuse, Auto Accidents And Homicide Combined? Lung Disease. Including Lung Cancer. It’s a matter of life and breath® AMERICAN LUNGAS^XTAnON' maintenance.) 10. Moved by Campbell, supported by White to receive and place on file the 8-1-91 Downtown Development Plan (DDA). Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 11. Moved by Spencer, supported by Cusack that the recommendation of the Water and Sewer Com­ mittee to authorize the Director of Public Services to lake bids on engineering plan for a Water Treat­ ment Plant Plans be approved. Yeas: Jasperse. Cusock. Campbell. Brower. White, Watson. Spencer. Absent: Walton. Carried. Give the gift of... LOCAL NEWS State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Estate Estate of File No. 91-20721-SE SADIE GLASGOW VEDDER. Give a subscription to Social The Hastings Banner security no. 381-16-6651. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On November 7. 1991 at 9:30 a m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw. Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Martin James Doyle requesting that Martin James Doyle be appointed personal representative of the estate of Sodie Glasgow Vedder. deceased, who lived at 712 North Broadway. Hastings. Michigan and who died October 4. 1991: and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated December 8. 1983 and codicils dated August 6. 1990 be admitted Your Hometown Newspaper— Call 948-8051 ’ to probate. It is also requested that the heirs at low of said deceased be determined. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court ond the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the dote of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed io entitled persons appearing of record. October 10, 1991 Richard J. Hudson (Pl5220) 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 616-945-3495 Martin James Doyle Personal Representative By: Richard J. Hudson Address of Petitioner 735 N. Toffee Drive Hastings. Ml 49058 • NOTICE • Notice is hereby given that the Hope Township Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a Show Cause Hearing for Joseph & Arlene Hageman, 5169 Simmons, Kalamazoo. Michigan 49004 Section 19 Lakewood Estates, Hope Twp. Zoning violation pertains to Article XIV, Section 14.1 (B). Hearing to be held MONDAY. OCTOBER 28, 1991, 7:00 P.M. at the Hope Township Hall located on M-43 near Shultz Rd. Richard H. Leinaar Hope Township Zoning Administrator 948-2464 Come to the Nashville Ambulance (10-17) HALLOWEEN DANCE Saturday, Oct. 26 • 8 PM to 1 AM • Nashville V.F.W BANQUET HALL Music by: Kyle Christopher Beautiful Lakeside setting for wedding receptions, reunions, meetings, picnics Cost: ’4.00 single / '6.00 couple VAULTED CEILINGS FIELDSTONE FIREPLACE REASONABLE RATES ALL NEW TABLES SEPARATE OPEN PAVILION FOR PICNICS For Reservations call... 945-4696 2403 Old Iroquois Trail, Hastings. Mt 50/50 Raffle Door Prizes All proceeds go towards training supplies followed by the Village of Clarksville and Sunfield Township agreeing to contract with the volunteer service. Lakewood Ambulance Director Begerow issued a statement to the communities being serviced. Friday, saying: "As the Lakewood Community Volunteer Service, our first official call was to stand by at the Lakewood Homecoming game." "We became licensed at 6 p.m. Oct. 11 and went into service immediately. "We are very proud to be in service once more and able to serve the people in the areas that have always depended on us. We ap­ preciate all the wonderful support all of ynu have given to us. moral and financial. We couldn't have done it without all your help and confidence in us. "Our emergency line is (616) 367-4338. "The phone will be manned 24 hours a day. seven days a week, along with the ambulance. "Anyone calling Ionia Fire Service and wanting the Lakewood Community Volunteer Service must ask for us by name, otherwise Rockford/Lake Odessa will be sent. "Our MDPH (Michigan Department of Public Health) license was authorized Oct. 11. The ambulance will be stationed at the Woodland Fire Station temporarily until a permanent location can be acquired." Woodland News by Catherine Lucas After a phone call Tuesday evening, Victor Eckardt and Betty Smith received a visit from Gerald Bestram. an Abraham Lincoln imper­ sonator who lives in Middleville. He was in the Lakewood area to rehearse with the Lakewood Community Choir for their Oct. 13 production of “Liberty” at Miller Auditorium in Kalamazoo. Betty Smith had met "Mr. Lincoln" over two years ago and she invited him to stop by if he was ever in the area and see Mr. Eckardt's private museum from his 44 years in public service. Mrs. Smith first met him at the Nashville Harvest Festival and was photographed with him. The following year. Mrs. Smith read in the Grand Rapids Press how “Mr. A. Lincoln" had gone to night school and finished earning his high school diploma, so as he travels about the Unied States he can impress on his hearers the extreme value of an education. "Mr. Lincoln" told of seven things in his life that are parallel to the original Abraham Lincoln. He is a twin and came from a family of five boys and two girls, and he was brought up on strong religious principles, which he also subdey interjects into his many school, church and civic appearances. He also ap­ pears in parades. Abraham Lincoln was bom on Feb. 12. and Mr. Bestram was also bom in February, although on the 27th. Bestram played a true impersonation in his quotes and questions, and Mrs. Smith taped the entire conversation. Mr. Eckardt gave the guest a tour of his museum and commented on his grandfather's (Vaelker) activities in the Civil War. Mrs. Smith's great-grandfather. Little, was an ar­ tist and served during the Civil War. Seven years ago. Bestram. at the urging of many people, retired from Keeler Brass to go on the road doing "Impressions of Mr. Lin­ coln." He recently won the top award for most closely resembling the real Mr. Lincoln. He studies Lincoln memorabilia continually to make his life as near to the 16th president’s as possible. Bestram’s Abe Lincoln is available for ban­ quets and parades. His phone number is (616) 795-3480. He also plays the musical saw. Bestram remarked that children like to pull his beard to see if it is real. They are surprised to find it is. The Lakewood Ambulance Service became fully licensed Friday. Oct. 11. and the first duty performed by the group was to stand by at the Lakewood High Scholl football game Friday evening. The ambulance emergency number is 367-4338, but people with Woodland telephone numbers can dial 911 and have the ambulance paged out of Charlotte, as part of the 367 telephone ex­ change in Eaton County. The Lakewood Ambulance also is now under contract to serve Sunfield Township also. Dorothy Wise (Mrs. Buehl Wise) fell at home and broke her hip a few weeks ago. She has now left the hospital and is receiving therapy at Tendercare in Hastings The Rev. Ward Pierce attended a United Methodist Church Council meeting al Greater New Bedford. Mass., the first weekend in Oc NOTICE The Barry Intermediate School District has submit­ ted applications for Chapter 1, Chapter 2 and Title 6 fun­ ding. The applications are available for review during normal office hours. Abraham Lincoln, as portrayed by Gerald Bestram, visited the home of Victor Eckardt. tober. During his absence. Dick Waite and his cohorts held the Sunday morning and evening services. Pierce was back at Lakewood United Methodist this Sunday. Marilyn Oaks, one of the organists at Lakewood United Methodist Church, had surgery on her jaw at Blodgett Hospital Monday. Lakewood United Methodist Church will hold a four-day seminar next week with Dr. Joe Huston speaking at five meetings on "Matters of Heart and Home." Dr. Huston will open the series at the Sun­ day morning service (Oct. 20) at 9:30 a.m. At noon the church will hold a potluck dinner to welcome him. A Sunday evening service will be held at 7 p.m. and will be followed by finger food and fellowship. Monday, Oct. 21. and Tuesday. Oct. 22. meetings will be at 7 p.m. and followed by food and felowship. Wednesday. Oct. 23. the youth group of the church will serve a baked potato dinner from 5:30 to 6:30 and the meeting will begin at 7 Dessert will be served after the service. Each of this series of meetings * ill be open to the public and ministers and members of other churches in the area have been im tied tv attend any meetings that do rx't conflict with their own services and events The Rev. Gary Coats will 1x43 a leaching seminar on Spiritual Renewal and Growth at Kilpatrick United Brethren Church Sunday morning. Oct. 27. and Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday, at 7 p.m. Oct 28 through 30. The public is invited to all these meetings Clyde Shoemaker is home from hrnnock Hospital again after having a second surgery on his back. Elizabeth Slurrock of DoiumIIc. Ga . spent four days at the Lucas home last week. When she left, she look home the Egyptian mummy case, which John Lucas has been working on for five years, in her num-van She conurus sioned John to build her a mummy case suon after he got out of the Army In keeping w ith her deep interest in things Egyptian, and after several trips tv Egypt, the Sturrocks now have completed a second home shaped like a pyramid on the Florida gulf coast near Fort Walton Beach, and she will display the mummy case there Cail and Eleanors Pierce were at Lakewood Methodist Church after returning num a trip to LaMcsa. Calif near San Diegu They were accompanied on the trip by her sister, Ilcnc and brother-in-law. Don Tumstra of Byron Center Eleanora was adopted when she was one year old and this trip was sisters who had not been together tor to years Each of the sisters was lucscJ i: a dif ferent home. The sisters are Betty Bulev.ii ot Marysv :ile Calif . Hannah Merrill and Cirace \ at go both ot La Mesa; llene Tumstra of Byron Center; and Eleanora �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 17, 1991 — Page 11 H.YAA. roundup Hastings Saxon kickers get ready for districts The Hastings varsity soccer team defeated Allegan in a strange game Monday night 2The Tigers packed in their entire defense near their own net, making it virtually impossible for the Saxons to score. Hastings dominated the contest, outshooting Allegan 35-3. "It was a very frustrating game for us, trying to shoot the ball into the net with everyone in it," coach Doug Mcpham said, noting that the lactic is something inferior teams tend to use to keep the game close. "We'll try to learn from this and do something different if it happens again." The Saxon goals were scored by Jeff Lambert, his 21st of lhe season, and Lee Bowman, his seventh. Hastings, which is 12-5-1 overall, will be host to Ca'edonia in the final regular season match tonight at 5:30. The Saxons, led by seniors Lambert and Shawn Ahern and juniors Bowman, Tom Brighton and Dave Andrus, will again entertain the Fighting Scots Monday night in the first-round district game. The two teams were the only squads in the district that did not draw byes in the first round. "The kids are pumped for the districts," Mepham said. “On the whole, we have everyone healthy." While the relative health of the Saxons is good news for Mepham, their offensive production has been a sore spot. "Our offense is not scoring as many goals as it should be," he said. "It's been frustrating. I know it sounds like a cliche', but I hope we can learn from it" Hastings' five losses were to Twin Valley schools Sturgis and Lakeview (twice apiece) and to defending state champion Mason. Of the other schools in the district, Lowell is the only one it hasn’t defeated yet this season. Should the Saxons defeat Caledonia, they would be host to the Red Arrows Wednesday at 6 p.m. Lowell defeated Hastings in the district final a year ago 1-0. The winner of Wednesday's coutest will face the winner of the Delton KelloggMiddleville semi-final on Saturday a 2 p.m. at Delton. The district champion will advance to the Spring Lake-area regional next week. Jim Lenz of Hastings was a "Bulldog of the Week" for his performance against Valparaiso on Saturday. Hastings’ Lenz named ‘Bulldog of the Week’ Sophomore defensive lineman Jim Lenz of Hastings was selected as one of three “Bulldogs of the Week" for his performance in Ferris State University's 28-9 win over Valparaiso-(IN). Lenz sparked the Bulldog defense with seven solo tackles, two assists, two sacks, two hurries and a pair of tackles for losses. Ferris held the Crusaders to 84 yards rushing and 195 total yards, in addition to fumishrdby. forcing five turnovers. Lenz is currently eighth in the Midwest Intercollegiate Football Conference with a team-high five sacks. The Bulldogs, who are currently 2-4 overall and are 2-3 in the league, tied for eighth place, will be host to defending league champion Grand Valley State University Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Mark D. Christensen of Edward D. Jones & Co. Mutual fund industry is described as ‘very clean’ The problem of insolvency surfaced with S&Ls in the 1980s, spread to banks and is now plaguing the insurance indushy. An in­ vestor’s next question might logically be. "How save would my money be if my mutual fund company were to collapse." Fortunately, mutual funds offer a high degree of safety by virtue of their structure. Specifically, the value of your mutual fund shares is determined by the market value of the securities owned by the fund. So, to lose your entire investment, all companies whose shares are owned by the fund would have to become insolvent at about the same time, a very unlikely situation. The concern, then, is not the underlying securities but rather what would happen to those securities if the fund’s sponsor were to fail. Every mutual fund is a separate legal en­ tity, generally a corporation. The fund com­ pany then enters into contracts with other organizations to perform specific duties, such as portfolio management, research, transfer and service functions. For example, mutual funds arc required to store all securities and other investments with qualified banks or trust companies. All fund assets are then segregated and not considered part of the bank’s assets. Should the bank or trust company fail, the mutual fund assets arc protected. For added safety, the creditors of a failing fund sponsor or adviser have no claim on the assets of the mutual funds. In practice, a fail­ ing fund sponsor can either merge or sell all its mutual fund assets to a healthy organiza­ tion. If investors are satisfied with the new sponsor, they may continue as shareholders on the same dollar-for-dollar basis. If not. they can liquidate their shares at net asset value. Finally, there is the question of outright fraud within a mutual fund. This is possible, but the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) keeps a close watch on all funds to en­ sure that they abide by the strict statutes and regulations governing them. For example, funds are severely restricted regarding insider transactions. Al least 40 percent of the fund’s directors can have not affiliaton with the fund’s sponsor. Further­ more, a majority of these independent direc­ tors must agree on major issues such as selec­ ting the fund’s adviser and accountants. Tom Harman, chief counsel of the SEC's Division of Investment Management, told "Changing Times" that not only do the statues work but also. "... it (the mutual fund industry) has been a very clean industry.” The mutual fund industry and its regulatory agency, the SEC. have taken all possible precautions to insulate mutual fund assets from any problems of the sponsoring organizations. It is still your responsibility, however, to select mutual fund sponsors and advisers with solid, long-term records of stability. Thursday Twisters Hastings Bowl 18-6; Geukes Market 17-7; Andrus Chevrolet 15-9; Sam’s Brothers 11-13; Bowman Refrigeration 10Vi-13fc; Shamrock Tavern 10-14; Hastings Mutual 9-15; Ray James Electromechanical 5*/4-18 V4. High Games: S. Thompson 164; F. Arends 153; N. Bird 150; J. Gasper 157. D. Smith 166; L, Colvin 161; B. Quada 161; S. Ten Hopen 171; B. Steele 183; P. Guy 172; B. Roush 180; L. Barnum 203; J. Connor 159; D. Staines 151; B. Dunn 156; B. Kruko 154 K. Hooten 153. High Games & Series: S. Thompson 199-495; J. Gasper 186-478; B. Quada 174-470; S. Ten Hopen 171-485; P. Guy 180-498; B. Roush 180-454; L. Barnum 203-475; J. Connor 169-463; B. Dunn 169-456. Triplicate Game: S. Smith 115. All Spare Game: K. Hooten 174. The fifth and sixth graders tied 0-0 in a defensive struggle. Beau Barnum had an interception and and Josh Newton and Chris Smith had fumble recoveries. The seventh grade team did not play. 8th graders lose The Hastings eighth grade girls "A" basketball team lost to Wayland Tuesday 42-14. Melinda Kelly had eight points and grabbed 14 rebounds. Colleen Loftus added four. The "B“ team also lost, 34-12. Kerith Sherwood had six points to pace the Saxons. Last week Hastings lost to Harper Creek 28-16. Kelly had nine points for Hastings, while Tammy Kelly added six. Words to the “Ys” Bowling Results Monday Mixers Ferrellgas 18-6; Three Ponies Tack 18-6; Grandmas Plus One 16-8; Outward Ap­ pearance 13-11; Dads Post #241 12-12; Rowdie Girls 12-12; Hastings Bowl 12-12; Michelob 12-12; Miller Real Estate 11-13; Lazy Girls Inc. 10-14; Girrbach’s 9-15; Dewey’s Auto Body 9-15; Miller Carpets 15; Pioneer Apartments 7-17. 9Good Games & Series: S. Lancaster 199-495; K. Sutfin 169-489; N. Tavlor 169-478; S. VanDenburg 192-529; V. Carr 203-460; K. Schantz 169-489; F. Girrbach 178-470; D. James 162-464. Good Games: M. Moore 156; B. Lumbert 148; L. Tietz 138; Y. Markley 157; G. Gib­ son 174; M. Gross 139; B. Johnson 161; S. Nash 190; N. Morgan 163; R. Shapley 171; C. Beckwith 166; R. Benner 173; A. Swanson 171; R. Girrbach 159; B. Peterman 148; C. Allen 140; M. Blough 149; B. Allerding 170. The Hastings eighth grade football team defeated Harper Creek 23-13 Saturday. Jack Taylor rushed for 207 yards, scored two touchdowns and added a pair of extra points. Rick Rains added a score and Jesse Barnum a conversion. Josh Cole had a safety and teamed with Taylor and Rains for 22 tackles defensively. Bowlerettes Andrus of Hastings 20V6-3to; Kent Oil 15-9; Heckers, Inc. 14-10; DJ Electric 13-11; Al & Pete’s Sport Shop 12-12; Britten’s Con­ crete 10Vi-13*A; Dorothy’s Hairstyling 8-16; Good Time Pizza 3-21. High Games & Series: B. Maker 165-452; M. Garber 202-467; S. Pennington 190-528; D. Snyder 191-547; H. Coenen 200-520; E. Ulrich 168-470; J. Richardson 178-495; B. Eckert 179484; T. Loftus 171-479; L. Schantz 160-450. High Games: B. Blakely 181; J. Elliston 164; R. Murphy 164; J. McMillen 178; P. Britten 149; G. Potter 165; J. Hamilton 152; J. Doster 167; L. Dawe 162. Tuesday Mixed Naughty & Nice 22-6; Cascade Home Improvement 19-9; Consumers Concrete 17-11; Finishing Touch 15-13; Woodmansee Construction 14-14; Miller’s Carpet 14-14; Middle Lakers 13-15; Alley Cais 13-15; Thor­ napple Valley Equipment 11-17; Neils Printing 11-17; Admiral 11-17; J&S Auto 8-20. Men High Games & Series B. Woodmansee 187-487; Ryan Eaton 211; Rick Eaton 188-508; R. Snore 190; S. Little 179; D. Cote 202; S. Anderson 194-522. Womens High Games & Series V. Scobey 154-401; K. Schlachter 150-401; D. Loftus 205-491; J. Bryans 160-443; E. Johnson 190-524; R. Cole 174. Fight LUNG DISEASE with a WILL - yours. Bequests are powerful medicine. AMERICAN ± LUMP ASSOCUTXW Hastings YMCA-Youth Council’s 3 On 3 Basketball Standings Prong.............................................................. 4-0 Lakewood Connection................................. 4-0 Crowley II...................................................... 2-1 Y’s Guys......................................................... 2-1 Garrison’s Gorillas........................................ 2-2 Hastings Savings/Loan.................................1-2 White Lightning.............................................1-2 Crowley 1........................................................0-4 Aexfab............................................................ 0-4 1991 Fail YMCA Women’s Volleyball Standings A League Teams: County Seat.................................................. 20-1 Bob's Gun and Tackle................................. 13-8 Pennock Hospital....................................... H-|0 Music Center.............................................. 11-10 W. Mi. Association...................................... 9-9 Hastings Burial Vault/Viatec..................... 8-13 Hastings Savings and Loan........................0-21 B League Teams: Ink Spots...................................................... 24-0 Snider Satellites........................................... 18-6 Middleville Cement...................................13-11 Behnke Trucking......................................... 9-15 Ray James Electromechanical....................5-19 D.J. Electric and Hallifax...........................3-21 YMCA-Youth Council’s High School Volleyball League DivWon I: Devi,............................................................7-2-0 Studs............................................................ 7.2-0 Drew Crew................................................ 3-S-fl T«it............................................................... 1-8-0 Division II: Lester...........................................................8-1-0 Who Ceres................................................. 5-1-0 Too Tall...................................................... 3-3-0 Cosmic Boppen......................................... 1-5-0 Hubbens...................................................... 1-8-0 Moose Lodge’s Halloween party set for Oct. 31 The Hastings Moose Lodge will have its an­ nual Halloween night party from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 31. .There will be a dance with a disc jockey and a metal detector to check children's candy from trick or treating. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close Change AT&T 38’/, + 17. Ameritech 607. + 7. 537, Anheuser-Busch + 17. Chrysler + 7. 11s/. Clark Equipment 227. + 17. CMS Energy -7. 18 s/. Coca Cola 63’/. -7. Dow Chemical + 37. 52s/. Exxon 607. + 7. 27V. + 17. Family Dollar 297. -7. Ford General Motors 377. -7. Great Lakes Bancorp 97. —17. 397, Hastings Mfg. —7, + 67. IBM 1047. + 7. 50 JCPenney Johnson & Johnson + 17. 88 Kmart 427, + 7. — Kellogg Company 109 McDonald's 357. + 7. 377. + 7. Sears — Southeast Mich. Gas 157, 22 +2’/» Spartan Motors 437, + ’/& Upjohn + $.05 Gold $357.25 + .01 S4.08 Silver + 77.60 Dow Jones 3041.37 Volume 215,000,000 NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to ... 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The Saxons dropped their second consecutive game to a Twin Valley co­ leader, as Lakeview pounded them 38-7. The loss, barring huge upsets, eliminates Hastings from the league race and also dropped it to eighth the Class BB Region 2 computer rankings. The top four teams in each region qualify for the playoffs. If the playoffs started today, Middleville would be the only county team to qualify. The Trojans are third in Class B Region 2 behind O-K Gold-leading Coopersville and Vicksburg. Delton-Kellogg moved down a notch in the rankings despite thrashing Kalamazoo Hackett 42-0. The Panthers are ninth in Class B Region 2 and need to win the rest of their games to have a shot at post-season Play. Strangely enough. Maple Valley is fifth in Class CC Region 3. The Lions are one of just four teams in the state to be unbeaten and not ranked among the top four in its region. And they have defeated two larger schools easily. Here is a look at Friday’s games: Middleville at Kelloggsville Trojan coach Skip Pranger knows that the recently completed stretch including O-K Blue rivals Godwin Heights, Hamilton and Byron Center would go a long way in determining whether or not his squad would win its fifth straight league title. Now, Middleville has only neighborhood rival Wayland standing between it and a playoff berth. That is exactly the kind of attitude that Pranger does not want his team to cop, because there is still Kelloggsville and Calvin Christian left on the league schedule before then. Last week the Trojans rallied from an 8-0 halftime deficit to pin a 22-8 loss on the Bulldogs, who came into Bob White Stadium unbeaten in the league. It was the first time since the Caledonia game in the season opener that Middleville was seriously tested. The Trojans dominated the second half by going back to the basics, dominating the line of scrimmage and letting backs Jamie Berg and Rub Hunt run over the defense. Pranger is too good a coach and the Trojans are too talented to slip against the Rockets, or, for that matter, Calvin Christian next week. Last year Middleville outscored those two teams by a combined 88-0 score. Bring on the Wildcats! Pick: Middleville 42, Kelloggsville 0 Sturgis at Hastings The Saxon seniors should be ready to play in their final home game, as Sturgis comes to town for the annual Parent’s Night contest. Unfortunately for Hastings, the Trojans come into town on a roll. After losing their opener to Three Rivers, which is 6-0 and leads the region in computer points, and the league opener to Lakeview by a single point, Sturgis has been beating teams up, winning four straight The Trojans blasted Albion 34-15, and they decided the contest early, busting loose for 27 first-quarter points. They also limited the Wildcats potentially explosive attack to 148 yards in total offense. That does not bode well for the Saxons, who have struggled offensively all season. Coach Bill Karpinski could always count on his defense to keep the game close, until the Spartans rolled up 419 yards in Friday's loss, most of it by twin brothers Mike and Steve Oursler. Pennfield at Delton Kellogg As far as league titles and playoff berths go, this is the game of the week. Pennfield can claim at least a share of the KVA title with a win, in its first year in the league. In the battle of the Panthers, the team that controls die line of scrimmage will be the team that controls the ball, and the team that controls the ball will be the team that wins the game. Delton got a huge lift from running back Vk.ce Dawe, filling in for the injured Jeff Edwards last week. Dawe tallied five touchdowns and ground out 178 yards rushing. Coach Rob Heethuis said that Edwards could have played in Friday’s win over the Irish if he was needed. Heethuis may have been saving Edwards to spring on Pennfield as a surprise, because the visiting Panthers were idle last week, and undoubtedly had scouts on hand to view Delton. Heethuis knows what Pennfield has as well, and that is a lot of talent on both sides of the ball. It has depth at running back, a solid offensive line and a stingy defense. Pennfield, ranked ninth in the Class CC AP poll, also had two weeks to prepare for the game. Pick: Pennfield 30, Delton 24 "For the seniors' sake, I hope we can regroup and have a good effort," Karpinski said. "We're vying for a high standing in the league, and so are they. Conference standings are important, too, so we'll just take them one at a time." Hastings had a 14-game regular season winning streak broken by Marshall two weeks ago. A loss to the Trojans would make it three the other way. Pick: Sturgis 20, Hastings 14 Maple Valley at Bellevue The Lions crushed Baldwin 48-0 in their homecoming game on Friday night, yet the win did nothing for their goals of winning the SMAA and reaching the playoffs. Lady Saxons win in wild shootout at Harper Creek Although Wyatt Earp, the Clantons and the McClowerys were nowhere to be seen, there were plenty of shots being fired in the Harper Creek High gymnasium Tuesday night. And after the smoke cleared, the short­ handed Hastings basketball team was left standing. The Lady Saxons gained a measure of revenge for an earlier one-point loss to the Beavers by posting a wild 74-64 win. The victory squared Hastings’ record to 4­ 4 in league play and improved its overall mark to 6-7 heading into tonight’s game at Ionia. The Saxons are tied for third with Lakeview in the Twin Valley behind unbeaten Coldwater and Albion. The 74 points scored by the Saxons were far and away the highest total posted this season. What makes that stat more impres­ sive is that it was done with two key players out of the lineup, starter Jenny Lumbert, and Chris Solmes, normally Hastings’ first player off the bench. “It was like the shootout at the O-K Corral," Saxon coach Jack Longstreet said. "Defense went right out the window in this one. "Pan of the problem was that the game was tightly officiated, which takes us out of the style of defense we like to play." Trailing 34-32 at the half, Hastings outscored Harper Creek 24-12 in the decisive third quarter to take a 10-point lead into the final eight minutes. Longstreet got some key performances off his bench, albeit a thin one. Only seven players were in uniform. "Jody (Stafford) and Kris (McCall) both came off the bench to make major contribu­ tions," he said. "(Stafford) did a great job handling the ball under pressure and making the right passes, while (McCall) got some key rebounds and hit some big shots." Hastings, which has now won five of its past six games, was led by Shana Mutphy with a career-high 20 points. Heather Daniels added 16 on 8-8 shooting from the field. Anne Endsley posted a triple-double, with 14 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists. McCall also hit double figures with 10 points, while Renee Royer chipped in seven rebounds and five assists. "It was a tremendous win for us," Longstreet said. "It was just a great effort by all seven girls. Hopefully we can continue this. We should be a factor in what happens in the league." Longstreet noted that the three teams that are ahead or tied with the Saxons in the standings will all be coming to Hastings in the second half of the season. Saxon jayvee eagers top Harper Creek The Hastings junior varsity basketball team defeated Twin Valley foe Harper Creek Tuesday 46-30. The Saxons led throughout, jumping to a 11-6 lead after one quarter and extended the lead to 37-21 by outscoring the Beavers 20­ 8 in the third period. Hastings connected on 20 of 43 field goal attempts and six of eight free throws. Katie Murphy had 14 points to lead Hastings. Molly Arnold added nine, while Kelly Eggers chipped in eight and blocked eight shots. Maple Valley is still fifth in the Class CC Region 3 computer rankings. They will come to Bellevue ready to play this week with the undisputed league title on the line. The Lions need one of the teams ahead of them to slip if they are to reach the playoffs, and they need to defeat Bellevue this week, Hopkins next Friday and Portland in the season finale'. Bellevue (3-3) has been tough at home, winning three of four. But they have yet to see the likes of Maple Valley. The Lions have clicked offensively, been solid defensively and have received numerous big plays from its special teams. Yet nobody around the state seems to know how good they are. Athletic Director Bill Farnsworth should be on the telephone right now trying to schedule some tougher opponents for next year. Meanwhile, Maple Valley keeps on winning. Pick: Maple Valley 30, Bellevue 14 Lakewood at Lansing Catholic Central It doesn't get any uglier than this. The Lakewood football team is playing as well as any team in the county right now. The Vikings are healthy and have been able to control the ball in its last two conference games, wins over Charlotte and Eaton Rapids. But Lakewood has a remaining schedule which is just short of murderous. After this week’s game against league-leading LCC, the Vikes play Ovid-Elsie and Ionia. All are unbeaten on the season. First and foremost on the mind of coach Mark Helms and his team is this week’s game. It will be a supreme test for the Vikings’ offense, because LCC has arguably the best defense in the Capital Circuit. And it currently leads Class B Region 3 in computer points. Lakewood, coming off a 28-13 homecoming win over Eaton Rapids, has made great strides this season. Helms has done a tremendous job molding a superb group of senior athletes into a good football team, one that CC opponents know they cannot take lightly. The question in this game will be: who wants it the most? The Vikings are looking for more respect, but LCC is thinking about the playoffs. Pick: LCC 14, Lakewood 6 Last week’s games: Best pick: Lake wood 12 Worst pick: Hastings Season totals: 23-6, 4-1, .800 28, Eaton Rapids 14, Lakeview 13 .793 Next week’s games Hastings at Coldwater Calvin Christian at Middleville Delton at Mattawan Hopkins at Maple Valley Lakewood at Ovid-Elsie Jayvee gridders blank Lakeview The Hastings junior varsity football team blanked Twin Valley rival Hastings Thursday 14-0. Led by the defense, the Saxons turned in their second shutout of the season and improved to 4-2 overall. Hastings openned the scoring in the first quarter on a 12-play, 66-yard drive with Stan Norris going over from the one. Chris Young booted the extra point for a 7-0 lead. A 20-yard quarterback keeper by Todd San Inocencio was a key play in the drive. Showing an effective passing attack, the Spartans marched right back downfield, but a crititcal clipping penalty stalled the drive, pushing them back to the Hastings 25-yard line. The Saxon defense took over in the second half, shutting down the Lakeview passing attack. Hastings allowed just one completion in eight attempts and forced three interceptions. Midway through the fourth quarter, Norris broke off-tackle, cut back against the grain, and rambled 35 yards for the Saxons second score. Again, Young added the extra point Norris ran for 119 yards on 20 carries. San Inocencio completed both his passes for 22 yards. "Our defense played exceptionally well in the second half," coach Bernie Oom said. "We kept their good-passing quarterback offbalance with a fine rush." Hastings rolled up 219 total yards and held the Spartans to 160. The Saxons are now 4-1 against Twin Valley opponents. 7th graders lose The Hastings seventh grade girls basketball team won a pair of games last week. Tuesday it defeated Pennfield 21-16, while Thursday the yound Saxons defeated Harper Creek 21-11. Janette Jannings had 11 points in the two games; Rebecca Mepham had 10; and Tammy O’Breiter chipped in nine. 9uart.ert:,.ack ^ave Sherwood and his strong offensive line is one reason Middleville is 6-0 and in a position to reach the playoffs for the second consecutive year. The Trojans, ranked ninth in the state Class B AP poll, travel to Kelloggsville Friday. “ The Skinny by Todd Tubergen Sportsmanship: fad or fallacy? The Michigan High School Athletic Association, in conjunction with True Value Hardware stores, has recently been promoting the idea of sportsmanship in interscholastic athletics through the "Good Sports Are Winners" program. But as someone who interacts on s constant basis with high school athletics. I'm inclined to wonder if they are chasing their tails. I attend countless contests each season, and although I have noticed some improved attitudes, I have also seen some displays that have made me ill. The majority of these instances involve fans, who repeatedly verbally abuse officials, coaches, players -- sometimes even each other. Their inane behavior reflects upon the teams they are watching, the participants, and even the communities they represent. This is very sad, especially when you realize that the function of interscholastic athletics is to further develop the student-athletes so that they will get more out of the educational experience, and thereby emerge better prepared for life beyond school. Yet these people continue to argue calls, scream at their team's opponents and otherwise wreak havoc in the stands. Not only does this reflect in a negative way upon the community, but it also prevents others from enjoying the game. I applaud the efforts of the M.H.S.A.A. and their sponsors, because it is about time somebody tried to do something about it. But is it a case of too little, too late? The blame for this mess is impossible to pin on one particular segment of the athletic puzzle. But our society as a whole is obsessed with winning. Who does our culture view as a winner, the guy who lives in the biggest house and drives the fastest car, or the guy who, although his salary is relatively insignificant, still finds enough in the bottom of his pockets to donate to the area United Way drive? The media does not help. Newspapers, magazines and the broadcast media don't report who displayed the most class, regardless of the outcome. They tell the outcome. Who won. And who lost They give the people what they want Our student-athletes are taught very early to play to win. Although parents are usually very supportive of their children, I suspect more than one has, upon the arrival of their kids at home following a contest, immediately popped the question "did you win?" What about asking "did you have fun?", or "What did you leam?" Coaches also must instill a new outlook in their athletes. They need to emphasize (over and over and over, if necessary) that while it is important that you win, but it is even more important that you win with class or lose with dignity The old axiom "It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game," although overworked, contains within it more than a grain of truth. There are a few instances in recent games I've attended that support these opinions. Once, during a girls' basketball game, a player was ejected for retaliating against an opposing player. The coach walked ove» to the end of the bench and reprimanded the player in full view and earshot of the entire gymnasium. While that particular coach was trying, I assume, to prevent a similar instance from occurring in the future, his methods were uncalled for. I would not be surprised if that player turned in her uniform after the game. The point is that if this girl, and other athletes, had learned from early childhood that to behave this way is wrong, regardless of how she may or may not have been dragged into the conflict by an opposing player, such examples would be few and far between. Here in Hastings, sportsmanship is at a premium. The fact that the school has been awarded the Lloyd Kusch Sportsmanship Award in recent years is proof of that. *’ " But while attending a soccer game between Hastings and Sturgis earlier in the season, I heard more profanity and more blatant disregard of the values being discussed here (by both teams) than I have in any other interscholastic event I have ever covered. Ever. Frankly, it disgusted me. And this was in a sport that issues an "automatic" disqualification for unsportsmanlike conduct □ red card! Most sports, by rule, issue a simple slap on the wrist a 15-yard penal.y or a free throw and possession of the ball. Knute Rockne was quoted as saying "one person practicing good sportsmanship is far better than fifty others preaching it" So the sermon is over. But maybe each of us involved in interscholastic athletics - whether it be as a coach, player, parent or spectator - should take a good, hard look at ourselves to see if we're getting as much out of the games as we should be. A little reshuffling of priorities might be in order. Bowling Results Sunday Mixed H & H 17-7; BSers 15-9; Wanders 15-9; Alley Cats 15-9; Gutter Dusters 15-9; Die Hards 14-10; Hooter Crew 14-6; Load Hogs 13-11; Chug A Lugs 12-12; Holy Rollers 12-12; Sandbaggers 12-12; Really Rottens 14; 10Greenbacks 9-15; Broken-Late 9-15; Get Along Gang 8-12; Pinbusters 8-16; Rude Ones 8-16; Misfits 6-18. Men’s High Games & Series: J. Barnum 234-579; D. Welsch 182; B. Lake 293-531; D. Fouty 183; R. Ogden 196. J. Hodges 199; R. Swift 190; J. Haight 231-586; R. Little 207; R. Snyder 198. Women’s High Games & Series: L. Bar­ num 234-558; D. VanCampcn 195; D. Kelly 210-544; P. Lake 170; A. Snyder 184; B. Behmdt 171: B. Moody 214-565; L. Tilley 183; D. Snyder I9O; K. Becker 209-549; D Oliver 199. A Sutliff 188; V Miller 184. Thursday A.M. Tea for Three 18-10; Cracker Backs 17W-10I6; Bosley’s 17W-I0W; Who Cares 16-12; Varneys 16-12; Hummers 15-13; Valley Realty 14V4-13W; Leftovers 14-14; Mary’s 14-14; Question Marks 1216-15 ft; Northland Optical 12W-15W; Slow Pokes 17; 11Kreative Komer 9^-1816; Kloostcrman's 8-20. High Games & Series: F. Ruthniff 176-513; S. VandenBurg 192-513; B. Fisher 158; M. Atkinson 171-503; M L. Bitgood 169-478; M. Chaffee 135; N. Wilson 194-473; J. McQuem 141; P. Godbey 169; L. Bahs 187; M. Brimmer 159; L. Johnson 159; N. Hummel 155; P. Fisher 175; A. Allen 162; K. Weyerman 168; C. Ryan 142; K. Thomason 164; L. Williams 156. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 17, 1991 — Page 9 The Rev. Vernon Beardsley, who was pastor at Kilpatrick United Brethren Church when the building burned in 1933. (Picture courtesy of Evelyn Goodrich of Lake Odessa, who is his daughter.) by guest writer Catherine Lucas Several previous articles have outlined the history of early Woodland Township settlers and the still-surviving churches they founded. The last article covered the Scottish Kilpatrick family, who settled in the southeast comer of Woodland Township and mentioned that they were among the founders of Kilpatrick Church. ft also mentioned a United Brethren Group organized in the southeast section of the township in 1865. After several years of meeting in Kilpatrick School, of being on a circuit with the Hager. Meyers, Tamarac and West Odessa United Brethren churches, and having Sunday School every week but preaching only every three weeks, the people felt the need of their own church and were willing to assume the respon­ sibility of building and maintaining one. A board of trustees was appointed at a quarterly conference and a legally written paper was signed by the presiding elder of the group, a Mr. M. Marchland, in 1867. The members of the first board of trustees were George Kilpatrick. Benjamin Hamp and Charles Galloway. Galloway was one of the original three bachelors who first settled in Woodland Township exactly 30 years earlier. This board and their successors were assigned the responsibility to build, or cause to be built, a house of worship to be called the United Brethren Chapel. During the next three or four years, plans were made and a large part of the money was raised from subscriptions, running from $5 up to $200. Names on this subscription list included John Kilpatrick Jr.. George Kilpatrick. An­ drew Kilpatrick. Hugh Kilpatrick, David Kilpatrick and Janet Kilpatrick. John Kilpatrick leased them the ground for the church, to be leased as long as it was used for church purposes. Is it any wonder the church was named ••Kilpatrick?” Other early settlers on the subscription list included Charles Galloway, Benjamin Estep, Elder Hamp. Isaac Hagar. James Colt, Clin­ ton ShekJon, George Fast. Jacob Fast and the Grants, Sawdys. Barrys, Dillenbecks, Myers, Wheelers. Hitts and other names still well known in the area. In 1871-72 the first church was built, with George Wheeler being the main carpenter. The church was dedicated by Bishop Ed­ wards in 1872. Subscriptions were raised that day to finish paying the debt. People respond­ ed quickly and the money was all paid in by Jan. 30. 1874. The church was free from debt and the total cost of the building was $3067.41. The church needed a bell, and some of the women got busy and made a house-to-house canvas. Nearly everyone responded. One lady, who was not a mcniber of anv church, came with a $5 bill and said she was always willing to help in a good cause. The bell was purchased, and on July 4, 1878, the men of the church raised it into the belfry while the ladies got dinner. In those days. $250 a year was considered a big salary for a preacher- Bertha Cotton wrote in her history of Kilpatrick Church that one United Brethren preacher at another church received a pair of socks for one year's ser­ vice. Bishop Barnaby al one time received $13 for a year’s work­ In a diary of 1883. quoted by Bertha Cot­ ton, the entry for Dec. 12 reads, “went out to collect for our preacher. Went around by Bro. Harris* and Chas. Galloway’s. Bro. Fay’s. Fast’s, Week’s. Hill’s, Barry’s and Hitt’s, got $15 and a bushel of potatoes, and in the even­ ing went to John Kilpatrick's to a prayer meeting.” Early in its history. Kilpatrick Church was paying the minister $300 a year, and that was astounding. The Ladies Missionary group for what was then the Castleton Circuit was organized in 1882, but in 1912, Kilpatrick organized a separate society for the purpose of extending Missionary work. The membership at that time was seven ladies. This Kilpatrick Ladies Missionary Society is still meeting on the se­ cond Wednesday of each month, when it holds a public dinner at noon. On June 29. 1933, while Vernon Beardsley was minister at Kilpatrick Church, at 2:30 in the morning, lightning struck the belfry of the church and went down the comer of the building to the lightning rod. The front of the church burned first. Betty Hecker McCurdy, who still lives in the house just east of the church, tells how she and her father were the first to arrive at the burning church. Betty’s mother. Viola Hecker, called the fire department. Two elderly ladies living across from the church, Fila Hitt and Emma Barrell, pumped two pails of water and arrived about the same time, but this did not help, the fire was already out of control. By the time the firemen arrived, the church was pretty well engulfed in flames, but they were able to enter the back door and gel out the front chairs, pulpit and a few other things. Everything else was lost. People gathered and watched as the church bell fell into the basement. Evelyn Beardsley Goodrich, daughter of the minister, tells about seeing the bell where it had fallen in the base­ ment the next day. Joyce Weinbrecht, who was 4 years old at the time, remembers her father lifting her so she could see into the basement of the still­ smoldering church the morning after the fire. She says she was grieved to see the twisted metal frame and a few wires of the upright piano she had heard her mother play lying on the basement floor. The old Euper School was not being used, so Hildred Lehman (later Chase), got the key from “Fide" Kilpatrick. She, Esther Warner, Lillian Barry (later Vandecarr) and Frieda Euper started cleaning up the old school for church and Sunday School. Evelyn Goodrich says she remembers one cleaning bee, when several church young peo­ ple washed ail the walls of the old school. She said she knew Orlin Yank was there and Carl Lehman might have been. The congregation met there only a short time. The Holmes Methodist Church was no longer being used, so it was bought and mov­ ed from five miles west to where the old church building had sat. The movers had to detour to the north and east to M-66 and then back south to its new home because the bridge over Mud Creek was not adequate and the hill was too steep. The church came complete and set on a new foundation and basement; so all the congrega­ tion and Rev. Beardsley had to do was move into their like-new church. While Mrs. Alice Griffin was minister at the Kilpatrick Church, stained glass windows were installed. The people who bought the windows still have their names on markers on the window sills. In the early 1950s. the State Highway Department notified the church that it would have to be moved back to make room for M-66 to be widened. The Kilpatrick U. B. Church Trustee Board at the lime was made up of Lawrence Chase. J. Orlin Yank and Morrell Smith. Their first job was to find a mover. The Euper family, who lived north of the church, sold their property to the State Highway Department; so the church was able to secure a deed for 3.85 acres, part of which had been on the Euper property and the rest the part of the old Kilpatrick farm now owned by Kenneth and Betty McCurdy, which the church had previously leased. The money allowed for moving the church (by the highway department?) was $11,645.45 and $1,000 to take care of the lawn, driveways and landscaping. The trustees wanted the lawn extended all the way to M-66 and everyone agreed it made the cor­ ner look nice with the church setting up on the hill. In July 1956. this work all began. Many meetings were held, and much work was done before the church building was moved for the second time. A new basement had to be excavated, a new water well drilled, septic tank and drains installed, shrubbery chopped, and all the other necessary details were handled. After the move, the interior was replastercd by Hart Stamm and Sons. Just before Christmas, they discovered they had left the water on for 24 hours, and it had run out of a hose and flooded the whole basement. There was a very damp basement for the Christmas party Dec. 22, 1956. The floor and all the pews needed refinishing and doors and other parts of the church needed repair. By March 1957, most of the work was com­ pleted and the Kilpatrick folks moved back in from the Shores School, where they had been meeting during the move, on Easter morning. But during the move and all the work in­ volved, many decisions had been made, and serious disagreements among church members over some of these decisions caused division in the church. When it opened in its new location, only 11 people were there. Part of the disagreement was because a kit­ chen was installed in the new basement, and some people felt it was improper to cook and Legal Notices SHORT FORECLOSURE (AH Counties) MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage mode by David L. Shultz, an unmarried mon to D.M. Bullard Mor­ tgage Bankers Corporation, a corporation organiz­ ed and existing under the laws of the State of Michigan Mortgagee, dated September 18. 1987. and recorded on September 21. 1987 in Liber 457, on poge(s) 150, Barry County Records. Michigan, ond assigned by said Mortgagee to Resolution Trust Corporation as Conservator for Altus Federal Savings Bank, by an assignment(s) doted October 2. 1987. and recorded on October 29. 1987 in Liber 458. on page BOO, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due ot the date thereof the sum of Sixty-Two Thousand Six-Hundred Thirty-Two and 15/100 Dollars ($62,632.15), including interest at 11% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al public vendue al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at eleven o'clock a.m. on November 7, 1991. Said premises in the Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, ond are described os: Lot No. 76. of Roy K. Cordes Subdivision No. 1, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, on page 49, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 26. 1991 Resolution T ust Corporation as Conservator for Altus Federal Savings Assignee of Mortgagee Shapiro and Alt. Attorneys 700 E. Big Beaver Road. Suite E Troy. Michigan 48083 (313)689 1805 (10/31) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 91-20731-NC In the matter of NANCY KAREN SOUTHWELL. Social Security Number 367-62-7562. TAKE NOTICE: On November 7. 1991 al 1:00 p.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hostings, Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw. Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of Nancy Karen Southwell to Nona Mae. The change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent. Date: 10/15/91 Nancy Karen Southwell 8650 Mullen Rd. Delton. Ml 49046 263 5555 (IQ-17) Default having baen mod* in the terms and con­ ditions of a certain mortgage mode by WAITER E. MCNAMARA and EILEIN E. MCNAMARA. husband and wife, to Great Lakes Bancorp. A Federal Sav­ ings Bank, organized under the Home Owners' Loon Act of 1933, of the United States of America, os amended. Mortgagee, dated the 8th day of November. 1988, ond recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, and State Michigan, on the 10th day of November. 1988, In Liber 475 of Barry County Records, at Page 14, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the dale of this notice, for principal ond interest, the sum of Sixty-Seven Thousand Sixty-Five and 13/100 ($67,065.13) Dollars. Plus an Escrow Deficit of Six Thousand Eight Hundred Five and 51/100 ($6,805.51) Dollars. And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof: Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute o* the State of Michigan in such case mode and provided, notice is hereby given that an the !4th day of November. 1991 at two o'clock in the afternoon. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ot public auction, to the highest bidder at the East entrance to the Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), cf the premises described in said mortgage or sc much thereof as may be necessary to pey the amount due. as a foresaid, on said mortgage, w.th the interest thereon at ten and 370 1000 (10.370% j per cent per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney lees allowed by low. ond also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Said premises are situated in the Township of Yankee Springs Coun­ ty of Barry, State of Michigan and described os: The Southerly 1/2 of Lot *86 ond the Northerly 1/2 of Lot *87 of El mood Beach, according to the recorded Plat thereof. Yankee Springs Township Barry County. Michigan. During the six months immediately following the sole, the property may be redeemed. If it is deter­ mined at the time of sale that the property is aban­ doned. the redemption period will become one month. Dated at Ann Arbor. Michigan September 30. 1991. GREAT LAKES BANCORP. A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK. Mortgagee Lauro A. Cassell LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lakes Bancorp One Great Lakes Plaza P.O. Box 8600 Ann Arbor. Michigan 48107-8600 (313)769-8300 (10/31) Hastings Kiwanis Club presents a... in Ithkvel For Advertsing ISEHIES Call... 948-8051 NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING BARRY COUNTY FINAL E 9-1-1 / CENTRAL DISPATCH SERVICE PLAN DATE Tuesday. November 12, 1991 TIME 10:00 A.M. LOCATION Barry County Commissioners Chambers 220 W. State Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 A public nearing will be held on the Barry County Final E 9-1-1 / Central Dsspatch Plan at the date, time and location listed above. The E 9-1-1 ' Central Dispatch service district created by th<s plan includes an of the following: 1 All of Barry County 2. Portions of Allegan County within me Pine Lake exchange area. 3. Portions of Calhoun County Aithm the Battle Creek exchange area • The Kilpatrick Church that burned in 1933. This picture was taken in 1930 and is the property of Joyce Weinbrecht. eat in a church building. There were also other problems. The people who stayed worked hard to gain new members and rebuild their church. Today Kilpatrick United Brethren Church, known locally as ‘ The Church Shining on the Hill" because of the flood lights that bathe the church in light from dark to dawn, has an average attendance of 110 to 115 at Sunday morning worship service and an average of 70 percent stay for Sunday School. The attendance has been up to 150 some Sundays, but the size of the church does not comfortably accommodate that many people, so a committee is working now to find a way to provide more space without changing the country church look or the old-fashioned feel of the church. The current pastor is the Rev. George Speas, who has been at the church permanent­ ly since Dec. 1, 1972. He had previously fill­ ed in occasionally at Kilpatrick. He and his wife, Nadine, live in their own home on Brown Road. The church board chairman this year is Steve Carter. Co-lay leaders are Jeff Meyers and Roger Freeman. Sunday School superintendent is Clyde Shoemaker. Information for this article came from church histories written by Bertha Cotton in 1925 and updated in 1986 by Ella Kantner. scrap books and records of Betty McCurdy and Joyce Weinbrecht, interviews of church members and newspaper records. If tne Barry County Board of Commiss-oners adepts the f-na> E 9-1-1 Central D-spatcn plan an emerge'--/ telephone charge shall be collected on a uniform pas s from an se'vice users -telephone custo^e's- a tun the E 9-1-1 Central Dispatch service district descr-tec above featuring ... Hal McClure THE Gates of Jerusalem Narrated in Person—........ Friday, Oct. 18 • 7 pm r Due to the remodeling at Central Auditorium This Program will be Held at a NEW LOCATION h I | Lecture Hall I . HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL JI Tickets miuMe (single �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 17, 1991 Legal Notices State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry CLAIMS NOTICE Independent Probate Synopsis of the Regular Meeting of tho JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD ' File No. 91-20590-IE Estate ol SHERMAN W. JOHNSON. Social securi­ ty no. 325-07-7366 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by the following: The decedent, whose last known address was 500 Lincoln St.. #2)0. Middleville. Ml 49333 died 5-16-91. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. John Barnett. 903 East Mill Street. Hostings. Michigan 49058 or to both the indepen­ dent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. Hastings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the dote of publication of this notice. Notice Is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to It. Robert L. Byington (P-27621) 222 West Apple Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (616)945-9557 October 9. 1991 Reports of Committees presented. Motion approved to accept appointment of Pat Carol as member of Fire Department. Approved motion giving Supervisor Stevens per­ mission to contact attorney regarding property boundaries. Motion approved appointing Trustee Strickland to check on refrigerator for Township Hall. Approved vouchers in amount of $26,140.33. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Verlyn Stevens 10/17 State of Michigan Probate Court E Deceased Estate File No. 91-20720 SE ESTATE OF Grace Mary Jordan, deceased. Social Security No. 277-09-8027. (10-17) NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following Special Use Permits: Case NO. 5P. 15-91 • Donald F. Wlllcutt, (appli­ cant): Steve Vdovlok, (property owner) LOCATION: On M-66 on the W. side between Dowling & Butler Roods, in Sec. 33. Maple Grove Twp. T2N ■ R7W PURPOSE: Rehearing of Special Use - Requesting a special use permit for a sporting clays course. CASE NO. SP. 21-91 • Martin Warner, (applicant) LOCATION: At 1000 Becker Rd. on the W. side between Woodlawn & Coats Grove Rds. in Sec. 3. Hastings Twp T3N ■ R8W pURPOSE: To conduct high ?xplosives manufac­ turing. storage magazine and product testing. MEETING DATE: October 28. 1991 TIME: 7:30 P.M. PLACE. Annex Conference Room in the County Annex Building at 117 South Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Site inspections of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Planning Commission members the day of the hearing. Persons in­ terested in accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office. The special use applications are available for public Inspection ot the Barry County Planning Of­ fice. 220 W. State St.. Hastings, Michigan during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please call the Plann­ ing Office at 948-4830 for further information. Nancy L. Boersma. Clerk Barry County (10-17) RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Board Meeting. Oct. 2. 1991 All Board members present. 16 guests and residents. Approved September 4th minutes. Approved adjustments to 1991 budget by unanimous vote. Treasurers report and Zoning Administrators report approved unanimously. Proposed 1992 budget presented and received covering all funds, with approval to be voted on at November meeting. Approved vouchers totaling $9,048.45. Adjournment at 8:57 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Phyllis Fuller. Clerk Attested to by: Robert M. Edwards. Supervisor 10/17 Buckle Up TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your Interest In the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On November 7. 1991 at 10:00 a.m.. In the probate courtroom. Hostings, Michigan, before Honorable Richard H. Shaw. Judge of Pro­ bate. a hearing will be hold on the petition of Mary Carolyn DeBreau requesting that she be appointed personal representative of tho Estate of Grace Mary Jordan, who lived ot 702 West Wolnut Street, Hastings. Ml 49058, and who died on October 6, 1991: requesting that the heirs at law of the dece­ dent bo determined: and requesting also that the will of tho deceased dated Moy 15, 1987, and codicil dated June 24, 1988, be admitted to probate. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the state will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both tho probate court and tho (proposed) personal representative within four months of tho date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that tho estate will then bo assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. Dated: October 8. 1991 David A. Dimmers (PI2793) DIMMERS & MCPHILLIPS 721 South Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 616-945-9596 Mary Carolyn DeBreau 401 Pinehurst Los Gatos. CA 95032 10/17 Ann Landers Guidelines for choosing a nursing home Dear Ann Landers: 1 practice law in Clearwater. Fla., and deal primarily with wills and estates. Senior citizens constitute a large part of my practice. Often these people are faced with choosing a nursing home. Since these homes can cost upward of $30,000 a year, careful selection is required. Recently, a client gave me a column you ran on how to select a nursing home. It would be a genuine service if you ran it again. -J.D.F.. Clearwater, Fla. Dear J.D.F.: thanks for asking. Here it is: Dear Ann: My elderly mother needs to be placed in a nursing home. There are several in this area, but I don't know which ones are good. In fact. I don’t even know how to evaluate a nursing home. Can you suggest some questions I' should ask? I plan to visit several soon and make comparisons. - A Loving Daughter Dear Daughter: Here are some excellent guidelines from a brochure published by the Illinois Council for Long-Term Care. 1. Is the home licensed? Ask. If the answer is yes, ask to see the license. 2. Does the administrator have a current state license? Again, ask to see it. 3. Is the nursing home Medicare- and Medicaid-approved? 4. What other insurance plans are accepted? 5. Are there additional charges for personal laundry ? Does therapy cost extra? If so; how much? 6. Are residents allowed to furnish their rooms with their own furniture? Can residents have their own radios or televisions? 7. Can a husband and wife share the same room? 8. Are residents permitted to smoke in their rooms? If so? are they supervised? What about alcohol? 9. Are there restrictiorfs on making or receiving phone calls? 10. What arc the visiting hours? 11. Where is the resident’s money kept? Are there provisions for personal banking services? 12. When was the last state or local inspec­ tion. and what were, the results? 13. How often are fire drills held for staff and residents? 14. What types of recreational activities are available to residents? Don't hestitate to ask to see the schedule of activities. 15. How are residents' medical needs met? Does the nutsing home have an arrangement with a nearby hospital to handle emergencies? 16. Are special diets available for those who need them? Is there a professional dieti­ cian on the staff who is available as a consultant? These are all valid questions. Don't hesitate to ask. A gam on Calvin Coolldga A friendly talk can help Dear Readers: My Gem about Calvin Coolidge reminded a reader in Mexico City of this one: When his wife Grace was under the weather one Sunday. President Coolidge, famous for his silence and short answers, went to church alone. When he returned. Grace asked what the minister talked about. "Sin.” was the response. "Well.” persisted the first lady, "what did he have to say about it?” Coolidge replied. “He was against it." Dear Ann Landers: I have read your ad­ vice for more than 20 years. Some of it 1 have found relevant, some not so relevant, some funny, some absurd, but all of it has been educational. Now I would like to offer some advice that may help your readers. I hope you find it worth printing. I am in the middle of a divorce, initiated by my wife after almost 20 years of marriage. It is a bitter, unwanted divorce, with young children involved. My therapist says what I am going through is just like a death in the family. My life as I knew it for the past two decades is being tom apart. I am losing my wife and. to some extent, my children. One of my greatest needs, and that ot anyone going through a divorce, is the support of friends and family. I need people to talk to. to do things with, to make me slop feeling like a loser. So many people have been sym­ pathetic and kind. They usually say. "Call me if you want to get together and de something." Here’s my advice. If a friend or relative is going through a divorce, call him up and sug gest lunch, dinner, a movie -- anything Chances are he is too scared and depressed to call anyone and make that suggestion. He needs to know that someone cares. You can’t imagine what a boost it will give to a person who is down in the dumps. He will appreciate it more than you know. — Hurting in the USA Dear Hurting: You've written an excellent letter, but why "he"? The same holds true for women who are in the same unhappy boat. Thanks for writing a letter that is sure to make a difference. All she does Is cook for him Dear Ann Landers: I am a 66-ycar-old widow. I have one daughter who lives in Ohio and 1 don’t see much of her. About a year ago I met a man at the Senior SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in •he conditions of a mortgage mode by Terry Paul Crawford and Lindo Sue Crowford, husband and wife, of Kentwood. Michigan to First Security Sav­ ings Bank, a federally chartered savings bank organized and existing under the Laws of the United States of America, of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Mortgagee, doted May 30. 1990 ond recorded on June 4. 1990. in Liber 500. on poge 10. Barry County Records, Michigan, ond on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date herof the sum of Seventy-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Twelve and 26/100 Dollars ($77,912.26), including interest ot 10.750% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that sold mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al public venude. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 11:00 o'clock a.m., on November 14. 1991. Said premises are situated in City ol Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, and ore described as: Lot 37 of Hilltop Estates, according to the plat thereof os recorded in Liber 5 ol Plates on Page 74. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Doted: Oct. 3. 1991 First Security Savings Bonk. Mortgagee Robert R. Shuman, Attorney 200 E. Long Lake Road Suite 110 Bloomfield Hills. Ml 48304-2361 (313)645-9400 (10/31) Are you hungry for a great checking Area Birth Announcements: GIRL, Chelsea Lynn, bom Aug. 30 at 10:57 a.m. to Rodney and Charlene Snore. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 714 ozs. BOY, Jordan Michael, bom Sept. 25 to Sally and Michael Miller, Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 5 ozs.. 21 in. tong. GIRL, Sierra Marie, bom Sept. 26 at 5:19 p.m. to Margaret Arizola and Jeff Suntken. Woodland, weighing 7 lbs.. 11 Vi ozs.. 20 in. tong. , . GIRL, Kelsey Leigh, born Sept. 26 at 9:08 p.m. to Rev. and Mrs. James Schenck. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 6M ozs., 20 in. tong. BOY, Zachary Paul, bom Sept. 27 at 8:17 p.m. to Jennifer and Bryan Hughes, Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 514 ozs., 22 in. tong. BOY, James Dari, bom Sept. 29 at 6:18 p.m. to Darla and James Deibert, Delton, weighing 8 lbs.. 15 ozs., 2214 in. long. GIRL, Shelby Jo, bom Sept. 30 at 1:50 a.m. to Fran Hause. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs., 1214 ozs.. 20 in. long. BOY & GIRL TWINS bom Sept. 28 at Sparrow Hospital. Lansing. Emily Lauren weighing 6 lbs., 3 ozs. and Tyler Daniel, 7 lbs., 3 ozs., bom to Rob and Tam Franks of Charlotte. Grandparents are Bob and Barb Franks of Vermontville and Fred and Dorothy Corkins of Nashville. Great-grandparents are Raymond and Dorothy Franks of Vermont­ ville and Gilbert and Peggy Corkins of Nashville. BOY, Alexander Fredrick, bom Oct. 1 at 5:48 a.m. to Cathy and Don Davis. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 5!4 ozs., 21 % in. tong. TWIN GIRLS, bom to Calvin and Sarnie Vincent on Oct. 2, 1991. Ashley Marie born at 12:30 p.m., weighing 7 lbs., 1 oz. and Chelsea Ann. bom at 12:31 p.m. weighing 7 lbs., 12 ozs. at Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo. A big brother at home is 5 years old. Proud Grandparents arc Ken and Mary Custer of Nashville: also a grandmother Margret McGahan. who lives in Kenai, Alaska. BOY, Matthew Peter Jansen, bom Oct. 6 at 2:29 p.m. to Mike and Sherry (Morris) Jansen of Forest Grove, Oregon, weighing 7 lbs., 4 ozs., 21 in. long. Proud grandparents are Jen­ nie and Barbara Morris of Vermontville ar.d Wilbur Jansen of Forest Grove, Oregon. at the Ionia Fairgrounds, Ionia, Ml Sunday, October 20 Refreshments and Booths Available For reservations, call... 616-527-9687 or 616-527-3361 ADMISSION — *2.00 PUBLIC NOTICE RE: City of Hastings/Joint Economic Develop­ ment Commission Business Incubator Project TO: Members of the General Public E3 A T10 N A L 23 Bank «f Hastin8S'Michi8an x lx! STINGS Please take notice that the City of Hastings intends to acquire certain property from E.W. Bliss Company, located across State Street from the main office of E.W. Bliss Company, located at 104 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan. Pursuant to Section 12a (2XbXii)(B)(ll). public notice is hereby given that the following reports of the findings and con­ clusions of certain environmental assessments are available for public inspec­ tion at the office of the City Clerk, City of Hastings, City Hall, 100 East Main. Hastings, Michigan: 1. Phase I Environmental Assessment, by Maecorp. Inc. 2. Hydrogeological Study, dated April, 1989: 3. Work Plan for an Expanded Hydrogeological Study, dated October, 1988: 4. Expanded Hydrogeological Investigation, dated February, 1991: 5. EPA Ecology and Environment, Inc. Kest stale at Broadway MEMBER r A 3 Gun Lake Office 12850 Chief Noonday Rd. xx I=I LTnoer Gem of the Day: Doctors will tell you thx-.t if you eat slowly you will eat less. Anybody raised in a large family will tell you the same thing. Do you have questions about sex, but no one to talk to? Ann Landers' booklet. "Sex and the Teen-Ager,'' is frank and to the point. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Teens, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, III. 6U6I1-0562. (In Canada, send S4.45.) COPYRIGHT 1991 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE. INC. Race Car Swap Meet 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. 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He broke up with that other woman. She never cooked a meal for him in the two years they went together. He always took her out. I'm getting tired of cooking for this man. He has never offered to help with the grocery bill which has tripled since he came into my life. I don’t want to lose him. but I’m afraid if I stop feeding him he'll look for another woman. He likes the ladies and there are 14 widows living on this block. What do I do. Ann? I’m on a fixed income and am barely getting by. Owen puts his money in the bank. He is 79 years old. We don't have sex: I’m just his cook. I need some advice. - No Name in Philadelphia Dear Philadelphia: He sounds like a freeloader to me. 1 suggest that you have a frank talk with Owen. Tell him you enjoy his company but you can’t afford to cook for him six nights a week. Suggest that he pay half of the grocery bill. If he refuses, you haven’t lost much. There must be another man in that Senior Citizen Club who would enjoy your cooking and maybe hold your hand once in a while. DRAFTED BY: James H. Fisher SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE & FISHER 607 N. BROADWAY Hastings, Ml 49058 : Estate Sale - Gun Lake : t 4734 Bea Street, Shelbyville • Saturday, Oct. 19 • 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Sunday, Oct. 20 • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • 1979 Chevy Station Wagon • Furniture • Appliances * Household Goods J South end of Gun Lake off Marsh behind f I SHr I 1AKE DOSTER Development Company _ Celebrating Its 30th Birthday — AUCTION EVENT * OVER 50 * Premiere Building Sites/Lots A RARE OPPORTUNITY!! Sunday, Oct. 27 » 1 P.M. 26 LOTS SELL ABSOLUTE! Regardless of Price! . SALE TO BE CONDUCTED AT THE RADISSON PLAZA HOTEL DOWNTOWN KALAMAZOO. MICHIGAN______ OFFERING OVER $1,250,000 OF PROPERTIES: • Golf Course Lots • Golf View Lots • Lakefront Lots • Lake View Lots • Acreage LARGEST AUCTION OF BUILDING SITES EVER IN WEST MICHIGAN =5 a ♦ * • * • 2 Ferros Cove. ’ ♦ FOR DETAILED BROCHURE: (616) 343-7653 iriTr.LhfUtTb^/ifrTVrrri 5955 W. Main. Kalamazoo, Ml PLAN NOW! BE THERE! BID YOUR PRICE! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 17, 1991 — Page 7 Legal Notices SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by MARK E. MocFADYEN and GERALDINE A. MacFADYEN, husband and wife to D f. N SAVINGS BANK. FSB. now known as D & N Bank. fsb. Mortgagee doted March 27. 1990. and recorded on March 29, 1990. in Liber 497, on page 68. Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Eight Thou­ sand Thirteen ond 02/100 Dollars ($68,013.02), in­ cluding Interest at NBD Prime Rote + 5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose mode and pro­ vided, notice it hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, ot the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State Street, Hostings, Michigan, at 11:00 o'clock a.m., on October 31. 1991. Said premises are situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, ond are described os: The East 1/2 of the following: A parcel of land in Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 8, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, described os commencing at the center of Section 8 for place of beginning, said place of beginning being the center of highway, thence West on the 1 /4 line to Bluff Road of Supervisors Plat of Brigg's Subdivision, thence Northerly along the East side of said Bluff Road a distance of 200 feet, thence East to center of highway, thence Southerly along center of highway to place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dale of such sale, unless found abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale. Dated: September 19, 1991 CAROLYN J. CRAWFORD (P40384) MASON. STEINHARDT, JACOBS AND PERLMAN. Professional Corporation Attorneys 4000 Town Center. Suite 1500 Southfield. Ml 48075 DIN BANK, fsb Mortgagee (10/17) Potter-Smith announce wedding plans for March Mr. and Mrs. Stephen and Carol Potter of Carlton Center announce the engagement of their daughter. Rebecca Sue. to Michael D. Smith, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and Dorene Smith of Clarksville. The wedding has been set for March 21, 1992. Barry County Marriage Licenses: Maurers to observe their golden anniversary The family of Francis and Margie Maurer will have an open house from 1 to 5 p.m. Oct. 27 at the V.F.W. Hall in Nashville to celebrate the couple's 50th wedding anniversary. They were married Oct. 25, 1941, in Mar­ shall. They have seven children, 21 grand­ children and five great grandchildren. No gifts, please, your presence is all that is requested. Timothy Peter Christiansen. Delton and Christine Marie Welsh, Delton. Anthony Jay Heath. Freeport and Brenda Dunkelbergcr, Freeport. Jeffrey A. Peake. Nashville and Vickie Lu Lynd, Hastings. Tod William Vaughan, Shelbyville and Tonya Lorraine Finch, Shelbyville. Patrick Dean Clement. Hastings and Bar­ bara Meredith Snyder, Hastings. Kevin Scott Miller, Hastings and Abby Jane Forbes. Hastings. Newell N. Heath. Delton and Marlene Vic­ toria Newton. Delton. Rex E. Jarman, Hastings and Rose Mane Kruse, Hastings. Lake Odessa News: Recent real estate transfers include those of Walter and Ketha Brovont of Belding to Mark and Nancy Gassman of Lake Odessa; Mark and Nancy Gassman to Carlton and Barbara Payne. John and Delissa Payne of Lansing; Robert and Jackie Spetoskey of Clarksville to Clarksville Area Senior Housing Inc.; Harland and Betty Blair of Clarksville to Brent and Nina Butler of Lake Odessa; Doris Gattner of Florida, Patricia Mon of Grand Rapids and Larry Gattner to Richard and Suzanne French of Lake Odessa. Central United Methodist Church will be host this weekend to registrants from across West Michigan Conference for leaders in worship and music, titled “Getin 'Em Into Worship, Keeping ’Em Coming Back." The Alethian group will cater the Friday evening meal and a local caterer will provide the Saturday noon meal. Local members will house out-of-town guests in their homes. Memorial services were held at Wurtsmith Air Force Base near Oscoda for the grand­ daughter of Charles and Louise Hardin of MacArthur Street. She died in an auto acci­ dent near Edwardsburg the previous Satur­ day. Shannon's husband has now been flown from an Elkhart hospital to a military hosital in Texas for further treatment. Local relatives who attended the funeral at Edwardsburg Wednesday were Gerald and Ruby Williams, Keith and Bernice Bulling, Mildred and Dawn Ingall, along with the grandparents and the John Childs family of Southfield. CROP walks have been in the news in many Michigan communities, which prefer a fall event for their annual fund-raising to benefit the world’s hungry people, as well as local persons in need. Another facet of the CROP effort is Blanket Sunday. Such an emphasis is being held this week at Central UMC. A blanket provides comfort, privacy or shelter for victims of tor­ nadoes, floods, hurricanes, typhoons and ear­ thquakes anywhere in the world. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society heard James Pahl of Sunfield give his presen­ tation on soldiers of the Confederacy, with surprising figures on the number of northern men who served in the Confederate army. They came from many states to serve the south. Again. Pahl was in a replica of an 1865 uniform. In a previous program he had ap­ peared as a Union soldier. Marge Benson and Joan Chorley were the hostesses for the evening. • The Shoemaker house on Emerson Street arrived last week in two sections, which have now been joined. The front steps are in palcc and they expected to move in last weekend, even though they may be keeping warm with electric room heaters. A garage and stairway are yet to be built. Meantime, the Vandecar house is now occupied. The group home has shrubbery and sod lawn in place and it presents a very finished appearance. New sidewalks have been laid on Fourth Street in front of Joe Leslie’s house. There was no need for anyone to drive north for a color tour last week. The views along 1-96 toward Grand Rapids and on the way to Detroit were spectacular. We must have had the proper conditions of moisture, sunlight and temperature to produce a fine fall for autumn color. The south wall of Twin City Foods now has the company logo painted on the huge expanse of white wall, which faces Tupper Lake Street. Posters in store windows proclaim that the volunteer ambulance company based in Woodland is now in operation. The Living Gospel Church, at the east end of Rochester Street near Alger Street in the northeast corner of the village, now is com­ pleted, and fittings were being moved into place. The church is parallel to Harrison Street homes on the south and very near the north edge of be Lakewood Mobile Homes Estates. The congregation met at West Elementary School for two years after its in­ itial location at Cunningham's Acre. Since August, they have been meeting in temporary location north of Sunfield on Tupper Lake Road in a church formerly used by the Shekinah Fellowship. The Rev. Bruce Pauley is the pastor. Long lines of farm wagons have been highly visible at both plants of the local elevator, as farmers brought their com and soybeans to market. This photo of four generations In one family was taken Aug. 24. Standing is Sarah Churchill Gilbert, formerly of Hastings, now of Saline, grandmother of Anabel Marie Gilbert, 4V4 months old, who is being held by her great­ grandmother. Thelma Churchill, 83, of Houston, Texas. Also seated is the girl's father, Jon Brown Gilbert Jr., who formerly lived In Hastings and now resides in Saline. Voters see liability at root of rising medical insurance costs More than nine in 10 Michigan voters believe the increasing cost of medical liability­ insurance is driving up the cost of health care in the state, according to a new public opinion survey commissioned by the Michigan Hospital Association. The poll of 800 registered voters, con­ ducted by Marketing Resource Group Inc. of Lansing, also found that 91 percent of those surveyed believe the cost of medical liability insurance is restricting access to health care for the people of Michigan. An alarming 66 percent say the cost of medical liability insurance is personally affec­ ting them, “making it harder for me and my family to get access to health care." "These startling numbers demonstrate that the public is well aware of the true cost of Michigan's medical liability system — reduc­ ed access and higher costs of health care," said MHA President Spencer Johnson. "The voters of Michigan understand that the medical liability crisis is real, and is threaten­ ing their families* access to affordable health care when they need it.” The poll also shows that 72 percent of those surveyed support a cap of $1.5 million on economic damages in medical liability suits. A $1.5 million cap on damages is incor­ porated in Senate Bill 249. currently under consideration in the state Senate. The proposed legislation to reform Michigan's medical liability system would also cap non-economic damages at $225,000, and institute a sliding scale for attorney con­ tingency fees to ensure that a greater propor­ tion of awards go to patients. The poll also posed questions based on Vice President Dan Quayle's recent statements about the nation's legal system. Seventy-two percent of those surveyed by MRG agree that the high cost of lawsuits is making America less competitive in the world economy, and 73 percent say there are too many lawyers. WET BASEMENT? State of MtcMgan Probata Court Coaoty of Barry PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING DON'T LET YOUR ASTHMA MANAGE YOU: when you can manage your asthma. For help, call your local American Lung Association. AMERICAN ± LUN(^ASSOCIATION ‘ File No. 91-20722-NC In tho matter of Linda Raye Nida. Social Security Number 370-52-2521. TAKE NOTICE: On Friday, Nov. 8. 1991 at 9:30 a.m.. in the probate courtroom, Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will bo held on the petiton for change of name of Linda Raye Nida to Linda Nida Bowne. The change of name is not sought for fraudulent Intent. October 9. 1991 Linda R. Nida 603 W. Clinton Hastings. Ml 49058 (10/17) COULD ACTUALLY SAVE YOU MONEY! Waterproofing Method Permanently A Completely Eliminates All Water Leakage Problems Repairs, addition?, planting, paving, a new furnace, a patio, insulation or a garage. Whatever your house needs you can get when you have a home improvement loan from us. Im­ provements not only make your home more comfortable, but they also help it increase in value. CALL NOW FOR FREE ESTIMATES & LIST OF OUR CUSTOMERS IN YOUR AREA system WILLIAM P. CZINDER ALMA L. CZINDER 427 W. South Street Hastings. Ml 49058 vs. PAULA BEARD 4499 E. Vedder Rd. Lake Odessa. Ml 48849 Jeffrey I. Yuungsmo (P40393) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE « FISHER 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 TO: Paula Beard IT tS ORDERED: 1. You ore being sued by plaintiff In this court for a foreclosure action. You must tile your answer or take other action permitted by law in this court at the court address above on or before October 16. 1991. If you fail to do so, a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in this case. 2. A copy of this order shall be published onef each week in Hastings Banner for three coni secutlve weeks, ond proof of publication shall bo filed in this court. 3. Leann Glasgow shall post a copy of this order in the courthouse, and ot the Barry County Sheriff's Deportment ond at front door of 4499 E. Vedder Rd.. Lake Odessa, Ml 48849 for three continuous weeks, ond shall file proof of posting in this court. 4. A copy of this order shall be sent to Paula Beard at the last known address by registered mail, return receipt requested, before the date of the last publication and last week of posting and the affidavit of mailing shall be filed with this court. September 19, 1991 Judge Richard M. Shuster (P20415) (10/17) A HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN Guaranteed B-DRY * “ "There is a growing ground swell of sup­ port for immediate reform of Michigan’s medical liability system, from individual citizens and from a large and increasing number of statewide organizations, public health officials, local governments, business groups and consumer organizations.*' Johnson said. The questions on medical liability and the legal system were part of a larger, omnibus survey conducted by Marketing Resource Group for a number of business, association, and public interest groups. 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Woodland & Belding IINl N9SIK LENDER �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 17, 1991 In leaner times, more couples opt for only one child by Leslie Dreyfous Associated Press Gail and John Duncan came to parenthood slowly, postponing the decision into their late 30s while building competitive careers and enjoying a lifestyle earned through hard work. By the time they decided to have their first child, it was clear they would have no more. Their schedules were already so full, and money so tight. Both practically and emo­ tionally, one was all they could afford. "Il's better to give one child the best than to give two children half as good," said Gail, 42, an advertising copy writer in New York. “One is affordable. One is manageable. One is a handful, as it is." The Duncans have found happiness in an only daughter named Phoebe. Like a growing number of couples, they've decided that one child works for them where two could not. "Instead of having an army of children, we have time to devote to one child," said John, 46, who runs his own interior design firm. "And she's learned to dovetail, to work to­ gether with us in our busy lives." The baby-boom generation faces an eco­ nomic and social equation vastly changed since their parents were starting out. Today’s parents often spend more raising one child than their own parents spent on a brood a few decades back. Millions of couples have adapted by scal­ ing back the 1950s nuclear family ideal to suit contemporary realities such as the dual­ career lifestyle and the high cost of child care, education or simply stocking the fridge. "Middle-class parents want their children to have private schools, a car, a VCR and a col­ lege education," said Edward L. Kain, a Southwestern University sociologist and au­ thor of "The Myth of Family Decline." "But this generation is looking at down­ ward mobility, and a great way of insuring against that is to have fewer children and put more resources into the ones you have." Indeed, that’s what many have done. The number of women 40-44 years with an only child more than doubled from 598,000 in 1978 to 1.2 million in 1988. And over the same decade, the number of women 30-34 who said they planned only one child surged from 1 million to 1.7 million. "It's been a dramatic trend toward smaller families," said Martin O'Connell, a demogra­ pher at the Census Bureau. "It's much more common to be an only child today than it was a decade ago." Whether by choice or financial necessity, it's also far more common for that child's mother to work outside the home. As a re­ sult, busy parents are often exhausted just imagining a larger family's exponential de­ mands. "Two children does not mean one more than one. Two children is like 600 children," said Wendy Reid Crisp, director of the Na­ tional Association for Female Executives and the mother of an only son. "According to the taboos, having three ATTEND SEMES ------ Hastings Area— HOPE UNITED METHODtST CHURCH, M-37 South a! M-79. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, (The Bible Church) Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4993. Cathy Cotant, choir director. Sunday morning 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.. Morning Worship; 4:45 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. Bring Your Bible. 600 Powell Road, 1 mile East of Hastings Our Motto: "The Bible, the whole Bi­ ble, and nothing but the Bible". Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. for ill ages. Morning Worship. 10:30 a.m. Thursday 7:30 prayer meeting and softball for the youth. Pastor Emeritus, Rus Sarver. Phene 945-9224. Every Sunday is Friend­ ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH Part of the Anglican CHURCH OF THE ship Day. NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. James Leitzman Pastor. Sun­ day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m, Services for Adults, Teens and Children. Catholic Church of the Diocese of the midwest. 2415 McCann Rd- Ir­ ving, Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sunday !C:00 a.m. Holy Commu­ nion; 5 p.m. Evening Prayer. 1928 Book of Common prayer used at all HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church Streets. Philip L. Brown, Pastor. Margaret Hollenbeck. Dir. of Christian Education. Church phone: 016/945-9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Wor­ ship 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. (nursery attendant). Middle High Youth and Senior High Youth 5:30 p.m. Broadcast of worship service over WBCH AM-FM at 10:30 a.m. Mondays • Children's Choir 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday - Narcotics Anonymous 12:00 Noon. Wednesdays - AlAnon 12:30 p.m. Thursdays • Bazaar Workshop 9:00 a.m.; Bell Choir 6:30 p.m.; Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m.; Co-Dcpendents Anonymous 8:30 p.m. Saturdays Men's Study Group 8:15 a.m.; CoDependenu Anonymous 9:00 a.m. Sundays - Belief Basics Class 9:30 a.m. thru Nov. 10. Thursday. Oct. 17 - Rummage Sale 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 19 Goodwill Class Potluck/Program 6:00 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20 - United Methodist Women Sunday. Tues­ day. Oct. 22 - Barry County Jail Ministry 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. Oct. 23 - United Meth. Women Circles: Leah. Priscilla & Rachel 9:30 a.m.; Ruth 1:00 p.m. Friday. Oct. 25 - Missions Garage Sale sUrts 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 819 E. Grant Street. Sunday. Oct. 27 Last Sunday Fish Bowl for Hunger. Monday. Oct. 28 - Deborah UMW Circle 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Oct. 30 - Serendipity Bible Study 9:00 a.m. BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 N. Michigan AveHastings. MI 49058 Sunday Ser­ vices: Bible Classes 10 a.m.. Wor­ ship II a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron, Minister. Phone 945-2938. Focus on the Family video series begins S:pt. 4-Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. One Nation Under God Bible Correspondence Course. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings, Michigan 948-8004. James R. Barrett. Asst. Pastor Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service, Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00, Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Cubs; 7:00 p.m., Teens in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m., Adults Pryer meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir pracicc. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S Jefferson. Father Charles Fisher. Pistor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confessions Saturday 4:004:30 p.m. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD, 502 E. Bond, Hastings. Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. 948-2529. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser­ vice — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP, 2750 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A. Arnett. Pastor. Church Office phone 948-2549. Sunday workship 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Childrens Church. Tuesday prayer and share .ime 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group. meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHLRCH, Hastings, Michigan, G. Kent Keller, Pastor. Eileen Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday, Oct. 13 9:30 and 11:10 Morning Worship Service. Nursery provided. Broad­ cast of 9:30 service over WBCHAM and FM; 9:50 Church School for All ages, including new Adult Class; 10:30 Special Celebration Between Services. Monday - 7:30 Session Meeting. Wednesday 12:00 Women's Organization Lunchcon. Saturday - 7:00 Concern Group #2 meet at Phil and Eileen Higbees'. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXAU. PHARMACY Complete Proscription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hostings ond loka Odesso WREN FUNERAL HOME HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 9<M Terry Lane (at Starr School Road). Phillip R. Colbum, Pastor. Church phone number is 945-2170; if no answer, call 945-3355. Saturday services are: Sabbath School al 9:20 a.m. (for all ages), and Worship Service at 11:00 a.m. Ail-church luncheon next Sabbath, the 19th. School Board will meet Tuesday, October 22 at 6 p.m. in the school unit. Prayer Meeting follows at 7:00-8:00 p.m. The community is invited. Vespers. October 26 at 5:45 p.m. will feature a video of Dr. Ben Carson, famous neurosurgeon, telling of his background and motivation in life. Our Community Service Center, 502 E. Green Street, is open to the public on Monday and Wednesday, 9-12 noon. To make sure your needs are met. please call 945-2361 for an appointment for clothing. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St- Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Oct. 20 - 8:00 & 10:45 Holy Com munion; 9:30 Church School (all ages); 10:45 Holy Baptism; 6:00 Youth Group. Thursday, Oct. 17 11:30 Holy Communion/Lunch; 7:00 Adult Choir; 8:00 AA. Fri­ day. Oct. 18 - 6:00 Wedding Rehearsal. Saturday. Oct. 19 - 9:30 Confirmation 6; 1:30 Altar Guild; 4:00 Wedding; 8:00 NA. Monday. Oct. 21 - 6:00 Positive Parenting; 7:00 Evang./Social Min. Tuesday. Oct. 22 - 3:00 Choir School. Wednesday. Oct. 23 - 10:30 Wordwatchers. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N. Broadwa). Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor Carl Litchfield. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974. Worship Services Sunday. 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. 4-H meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study, Wednesdays. 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers, 801 Barber Rd.. Hastings. F.R.I.E.N.D. Carnival, Sept. 15th, 9:00-11:00 a.m. Smorgasbords: 4:30-7:30. Sept. 6, Oct. 4. Oct. 19 (reservation this date only). Nov. 8. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road. Hastings, Michigan. James A. Campbell, Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service al 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Aduh Bible Study - no age limits. BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHLRCH. Rev Merlin Pratt. Worship 9 a.m. and Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Wednes­ day. 9:30 a.m.. Alive in Christ Bi­ ble Study at Banficld and 7 p.m. at Country Chapel. UMYS 6:30 every Sunday night at Country Chapel ex­ cept first Sunday of the month. Banfield. Delton Area OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6547 Lacey Rd- Lacey. Mass: Sunday 8: 30 am. ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 11252 Floria RdDelton. Masses: Saturday. p.m.; Sunday, II a.m. 5:00 Hostings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED ol Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" • 110$. Jefferson ■ 945-3429 CHURCH OF GOD. 7th DAY, Banfield, Michigan. Services 10 a.m. each Saturday. Call 6714100. or Box 42. Bedford. Mich. 49020. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S- Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Nashville Area Hastings. Michigan ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. Pohl, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Satur­ day Mass 6:30 p.m Sunday Mass 9: 30 a.m. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. M>chigan children you can barely afford is doing the right thing," Crisp said. "But 1 think the idea of having only one child because that's how many you can afford to provide well for is a very honorable idea." For a growing number of women, it's also proved de facto reality- Couples increasingly have delayed childbirth well into their 30s while pursuing career and other commit­ ments. The parents of many only children found that, by the lime they'd negotiated the right lime to have a baby, the biological clock had ticked on until it was loo late to bear a sec­ ond child. ( Geneva Brumm ) NASHVILLE - Geneva Brumm, 86 of 313 Center Conn, Nashville passed away Wednes­ day, October 9, 1991 at Thomapple Manor, Hastings. Mrs. Brumm was bom March 5, 1905 in Castleton Township, the daughter of Ralph and May (Preston) DeVine. She was raised in Cast­ leton Township and attended the Morgan Country School, graduating in 1923 from Nashville High School. She only missed two alumni banquets since then. She graduated from Barry County Normal in 1924 and taught school at the Norton and Beigh Rural Schools. She was married to Nelson Brumm on June 23, 1928 in Nashville. She and her husband owned and operated the Nashville Dairy from 1943 to 1955, and the Family Store in Nashvil­ le from 1955 to 1967. She assisted in the Cast­ leton Township treasurers office from 1937 to 1951 and was elected treasurer from 1951 to 1984. She was treasurer of the Nashville Fire and Ambulance Department from 1984 until she became ill. She was treasurer of the Nash­ ville United Way and the Nashville Syrup Association for the past 25 years. She was active in the Nasvhille Lions Club the last 48 years and recently was presented an award for service and dedication to the Club. She served as secretary on several committees during Nashville's Centennial and was awarded for her contributions. She was a lifetime member of the Methodist Church in Barryville and Nashville. She enjoyed needle work and embroidering. Mrs. Brumm is survived by her husband, Nelson; daughters and sons-in-law, Annella and Jim Aurand of Saline, Shirlie and Don Augustine and Janice and Jerry Johnson, all of Nashville; eight grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Karen Jo Lee and brother, Dale DeVine. Funeral services were held Friday, October 11 at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funer­ al Home, Nashville, with Reverend Kenneth Vaught officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nashville Ambulance, Nashville Lions Scho­ larship Fund or the Nashville United Methodist Church Building Fund. ( Dorothy M. Warner LAKE ODESSA - Dorothy M. Warner, 75 of 1059 Emerson Street, Lake Odessa passed away Thursday, October 10,1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Warner was born July 3, 1916, the daughter of Charles and Iola (Foster) Brooks. She attended Edmore Schools. She was married to William Warner. He preceded her in death January 13, 1976. She was employed by the Lake Odessa Maid Dairy and Foster Grandparent of Lake wood Schools. She was a member of the Blue Star Mothers. Mrs. Warner is survived by one son, William Warner of Lake Odessa; one step son, Paul Warner of Florida; one son-in-law, Darwin Werner of Lake Odessa; step mother, Electa Bonecutter of Waterloo, Indiana; four grand­ children; seven great grandchildren; two brothers, Melvin Brooks of Lake Odessa and Howard Brooks of Lake Tahoe, Nevada; one sister, Velma Trumpower of Lake Odessa and one step brother, Dale Boyd of Fremont She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Louise Werner, one sister. Pearl; one step sister, Doris; one step brother, Richard and a daughter-in-law, Debbie Warner. Funeral services were held Saturday, Octob­ er 12 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odes­ sa with Reverend George Speas officating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. ( Helen M. Seller KERRVILLE, TEXAS - Helen M. Seller, 80,of Kerrville, Texas and formerly of Nashvil­ le passed away May 25, 1991 in Texas. Mrs. Seller was bom on June 3, 1911 at Manistique, the daughter of George and Lena Gayar. She was raised in Manistique and Detroit and attended schools there, graduating in 1929. She was married io Earl Seller on May 20, 1939 at Manistique. The couple moved to Nashville in 1974. Earl died in 1977. She was employed as a school teacher in Whiledale. She was a member of Nashville United Methodist Church and the Women’s Group there. She enjoyed reading. Mrs. Seller is survived by daughter, Marilyn Lindquist, Kerrville, Texas; son, Daniel Seller, Sault St. Marie; grandson, Kevin Lindquist, Los Angeles, California. She was preceded in death by grandson Kent Lindquist in 1987. Also five sisters. Graveside memorial services will be held Wednesday, October 16 at Lakeview Cemet­ ery, Nashville with Reverend Kenneth Vaught officiating. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery. Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home. "Many women who started having children at 35 and up must go to great lengths to have a second child, but many do it anyway," said Susan Ginsberg, editor of Work & Family Life newsletter. "Some feel the family isn't complete with­ out two kids and others are driven by an inner need not to have an only child," Ginsberg said. "Many just don't want to put all their eggs in one basket.” Though a pragmatic and increasingly common option, many prospective parents still resist raising an only child because of firmly rooted stereotypes, however erroneous. "I’m old enough to have been raised with ( Cortland B, Howe ( Clayton F. Loughlin, Sr. HASTINGS - Cortland B. Howe, 87 of Dibble Street, Hastings, passed away Sunday, October 13, 1991 at his residence. Mr. Howe was born on December 6,1903 in Delta Mills Township, the son of Daniel and Ida Howe. He attended Delta Mills and Lans­ ing Schools. He was married to Mabie I. Reeve on September 4, 1926. In the early 20s he waked for Oldsmobile and Fisher Body. He also worked for General Distribution Company in Lansing for 17 years where he became a motor machinist He moved to Hastings in 1951 and worked 32 years fa the former Todd Automotive, currently Crumpton Automotive, retiring in 1984. Mr. Howe was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Mr. Howe is survived by his wife, Mabie of Hastings; one son, C. William Howe of Rolling Hills Estates, California; one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Carolyn) Kelley of Marshall; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 16 at First United Methodist Church, Hastings with Reverend Philip L. Brown offi­ ciating. Burial was at Hillside Cemetery, Delta Mills Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. ( Nelson Brisbin ) HASTINGS - Nelson Bris­ bin, 68, of 3638 River Park Road, Hastings Township passed away Friday, October 11, 1991 at Thomapple Mana where he had been the past year. Mr. Brisbin was bom on October 31,1922 at Carlton Center, the son of George and Ivah (Wilson) Brisbin. He was raised in Carlton Center and Cotts' and attended schools there. He served with the Army during Wald War II receiving several medals fa battles in Centr­ al Europe. His marriage to Dorothy Burpee ended in divorce. He married Mary Ellen Shapely on June 3, 1987 in Hastings. They have lived at their present address the past 11 years; previous he lived in Ceresco. He was a farmer most of his life and retired from Clark Equipment Company in Battle Creek as a hydraulic mechanic. He also worked fa Royal Coach in Hastings. He was a member of American Legion Post #45 in Hastings and the American Association of Retired Persons. He was an excellent woodworker. Mr. Brisbin is survived by wife Mary Ellen; son Michael Brisbin, Benton Harbor; daughter Diana Brisbin, Ceresco; two grandsons; two step-sons Clyde and Lewis Treadwell; step­ daughter Sylvia Smith; 11 step-grandchildren; three brothers, Robert Brisbin, Grand Rapids; Kenneth Brisbin, Arizona; Roy Brisbin, Battle Creek; two sisters Anita Curtis, Hastings; Nina Ragsdale, Cheyenne, Wyoming; father-in-law Clyde Ruffner, Nashville; sister-in-law, Janet Brisbin, Galesburg. He was preceded in death by four brothers including his twin brother Neil who died in Wald War H. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 13 at Wilcox Cemetery, Maple Grove Town­ ship with full Military Honors by American Legion Post #45 from Hastings. Burial was at Wilcox Cemetery, Maple Grove Township. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Area Hospice or American Cancer Society. ( Maxine France all the stigmas and taboos," said Susan Newman, mother of an only son who was "supposed to be spoiled, demanding, selfish, unable to share, antisocial and therefore lonely." But through her own experience and scores of interviews for her book, "Parenting an Only Child," Newman happily discovered otherwise. "Only children are no different than other children," she said. "They are very successful, very well socially integrated and very happy." ) TAMPA, FLORIDA - Maxine Marguerite Van Buren-France, 77, of Tampa, Florida and formerly of Woodland passed away Saturday, October 5, 1991 in Lutz, Florida. Mrs. Van Buren-France was a resident of Woodland, wintering in Tampa, Florida for the past ten years. She was of the Methodist Faith, and was very dedicated to her family. Mrs. France is survived by eight children, Jean France of Tampa, Florida, Phyllis (Jack) Wilcox of Sunfield, Joyce (Ray) Smith of Lake Odessa, Robert (Kay) France of Hastings, Ronald (Peggy) France of Lake Odessa, Donald France of Tampa, Florida, Thomas France of Lake Odessa, and Richard (Charlot­ te) France of Woodland; 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Lilburn France in 1976. Graveside services were held Tuesday, October 8 at the Sunfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice. Arrangements were made by the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel, Sunfield. HASTINGS - Clayton F. Loughlin, Sr., 63 of 5055 Fighter Road, HasUugs, passed away Friday, October 11,1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Loughlin was bom July 23, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Clayton and Louise (Brown) Loughlin. He was raised in Chicago and attended schools there, graduating in 1945 from Parker High School. He came to the Hastings area in 1971. He was an avid outdoorsman, hunter and conservationist. He was married to Irene VanWermeskerken August 25, 1956. He retired in 1983 as Presi­ dent of Loughlin’s and Son’s, Inc. of Tinley Park, Illinois, a family company which is engaged in sales and service of fire protection equipment. He was affiliated with the company fa over 30 years. He was a member of the Hastings Grace Lutheran Church, Duck’s Unlimited, National Rifleman's Association and various professional organizations. Mr. Loughlin is survived by his wife, Irene; three daughters, Mrs. Steven (Ann) Wade of Moorefield, West Virginia, Mrs. David (Laur­ ie) DeDecker of Hastings and Mrs. David (Gail) Walker of Belmont; two grandchildren; mother, Louise Loughlin of Hastings; one brother, Charles Loughlin of Palos Park, Illi­ nois and one sister, Carolyn Harper of Ada. He was preceded in death by his father, Cl ayton; son, Clayton F. Loughlin, Jr. on August 23, 1990 and a brother, John Loughlin. Funeral services were held Monday, Octob­ er 14 at the Grace Lutheran Church with Reverend Michael J. Anton officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson’s Educational Program of West Michigan, P.O. Box 6066, Grand Rapids, MI. 49516. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. -*(« - Hay Htedrow Crane ' NASHVILLE - Ray Woodrow Crane. 78 of 580 South Clark Road, Nashville passed away Tuesday, October 15, 1991 at his residence. Mr. Crane was ban May 13, 1913 in Lawrence County, Blinois.thesonofWashington and Nancy (Walls) Crane. He was raised in Missouri and attended schools there. He had lived in Nashville the last 40 years and before that lived in Pontiac. He was employed as a farmer most of his life and retired from Hartman and Fabco Incorpo­ ration as a welder in 1978. In his younger days he won a ribbun for boxing in the Goluen Gioves Tournament. He enjoyed playing pool, dancing, country music and telling stories. Mr. Crane is survived by sons, Donald Crane of Sarasota, Florida, Jimmy Dale Crane of Winter Haven, Florida, Christopher Crane, and John Crane, both of Nashville; daughters, Donna Martin of Orlando, Florida, Dorothy Bennett of Kalamazoo and Dianna Crane of Sarasota, Florida; 15 grandchildren, six ^eat grandchildren; sister, Viola Rice of Pontiac; brother, Donald Crane of Dexter, Missouri; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 19 at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home in Nashville. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer Foundation and Nashville United Methodist Womens Group. ( William Lee Thompson NASHVILLE - William Lee Thompson, 36 of 211 North State Street, Nashville, passed away Saturday, October 12, 1991 at Blodgett Hospital, Grand Rapids after a short illness. Mr. Thompson was born on March 26,1955 in Mulliken, the son of William E. and Joanne (Piercefield) Thompson. He was raised in Mulliken and attended school there. He graduated in 1974 from Grand Ledge High School and has lived in Nashville the past 10 years. Mr. Thompson was married to Claudia Kay Reynolds on October 17, 1981 in Nashville. He was a member of the Nashville Zoning Board, Masonic Lodge #255, Nashville and collected baseball cards and antiques. Mr. Thompson is survived by his wife, Claudia; children, David, Sara and Billy all at home; mother Joanne Thompson, of Charlotte; father, William E. Thompson of St Louis, Missouri; brothers and sisters-in-law, Terry and Robin Thompson of St Louis, Missouri, Jerry and Becky Thompson of Odessa, Texas, Jimmy Thompson of St. Louise, Missouri; sister and brother-in-law, Amy and Mark Young of Charlotte, Tina Hine of Hastings; grandmother, Hazel Bloom ofMulliken; sever­ al nieces and nephews and many friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Octob­ er 15 at Nashville Assembly of God with Reverend Robert Tayla officiating. Burial war at Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Bill Thompson Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 17, 1991 — Page 5 A visit to the Soviet Union offers interesting surprises By Terry Hudson Months before "the coup," I saw the ad in the Bury Free Press: "Join Travelsphere for six days in Leningrad and Moscow." My oft-stated adversion to traveling in packs waned a bit as I contemplated the case of someone else tackling the Russian red tape in inquired by telephone — the tour was book­ ing fast — already all single rooms were taken. In a weak moment. I committed myself to seven days close proximity to a hundred Brits! There was an extra fee for handling my American passport and. yet another for an "excursion set" if ! wished to see an evening of entertainment. The entertainment would be whatever our Russian hosts chose to give us; perhaps the Bolshoi Ballet. (I later learned they were in England!), an opera, play, or cir­ cus. I paid, thinking my chances were 4 to 1 against animal acts (of course, that’s exactly what I got!). They pul me on a wailing list for a single room, I went off to the States and forgot all about it until the coup on my return. In spite of the high drama from Moscow, travel (and a return of my money) would only be restricted if the home office forbade it. I later learned from my tour guide that she’d had a busload of tourists in the melee of tanks as the moved in to encircle the Kremlin! I flew to Lenigrad a week later on Acrofloat with flight attendant announcements in Russian and heavily accented English. The differences in travel were immediately apparent. Upon arrival, Intourist, the Russian agency responsible for all foreign visitors, in­ formed us our hotel had been changed to the Hotel Mockba (Moscow in the Russian alphabet). A waiter later told me that the Len­ ingrad had had a fire. This fact kept me fairly nervous since I found the fire doors locked on my seventh floor! In spite of my complaints, they were never unlocked. These huge hotels arc a source of pride to our Russian guides. Well, my first class hotel smelled of smoke, had dirty windows, drab, dark decor, and was frequently without hot waler. I shared a room with a Brit with dif­ ficulty (aside from her snoring!). There was only one key to our room, which as to be left at a desk on our floor and claimed with key cards. The Russian "Key Ladies" spoke no English. I began to have my doubts Audrey Burdick Former drain commissioner joins group for insurance Audrey Burdick, 54, recently joined the staff of the Mid-Michigan Insurance Group located at 301 S. Michigan in Hastings, where ihe will specialize in financial services. Burdick, who served as the Barry County Drain Commissioner from 1981 to 1989 and most recently worked as a hotel manager in Lansing, has had a lot of experience dealing with finances, both personally and professionally. As a specialist in financial services, Burdick will help people get the greatest benefit out of their investments through insurance products. "There are two areas I want to focus on," said Burdick. ’’I see a very great need for (financial planning for) single women who have never been married or are recently di­ vorced or widowed. 1 think I can relate to them. "I also see a need in the farming community, 1 was bom and raised on a farm and I know most of the farmers in this area," she said. "There are a-lot of good plans for farmers, since there are good plans for small businesses and that's actually what farms are." Burdick said she is glad to be back in Hastings. "It’s really great to be back," she said. "This is home. I have lived here for 35 years. Former Hastings Mutual official dies in Las Vegas Michael Kinek. retired assistant vice presi­ dent and claims manager for the Hastings Mutual Insurance Company died Oct. 6 at his home in Las Vegas. Nev. Kinek joined Hastings Mutual in 1968 and served as casualty claims manager for four years prior to his promotion to assistant vice president and claims manager. Kinek retired from Hastings Mutual in 1979 and moved to Las Vegas. He is survived by his wife. Vivian, and three children Lettersfrom England... about the system when an older couple had their billfolds stolen from their room while they slept! Since they hadn't their safety chain on. 1 still felt fairly secure until our arrival in Moscow where the key was kept at the desk. 1 returned from touring one morning to discover the key missing, my roommate not in, and the Russian floor lady happy to admit me without identification! When my com­ plaints were met with a shrug, my Brit guide insisted our room be changed. Our guides assured us that the very best food in the country is served at tourist hotels. I had no doubt this was true, as 1 daily watched the people "queuring" for hours all over the city but I still couldn't cat it sometimes. Luckily, there was always plenty of bread to fill up on. Every meal started with a small plate of pressed meat and a white cheese, hard around the edges (1 suspect leftovers were gathered up to reuse). Breakfast included a fried square of what appeared to be cottage cheese and flour. The "juice" was a pink or clear fluid that tasted like sugar-water. Suiprisingly, my Brit peers drank the coffee, which always ran out, leav­ ing me seconds on tea! Once we had eggs and another day foul-tasting sausages. A special lunch of caviar, borscht and chicken kiev was arranged our first day. Usually I'd eat in the cafe — a dark ugly, smoky room that had only sausage, bread, butter, beer. Pepsi (served everywhere) and coffee. Forget decaf and smoker’s areas — here they’re luck to have food to serve. Once I tried to eat in the public dining room. The well-dresssed Maitre d’ gave me a menu and eventually a waiter arrived. Noting black marks by just a few items. I assumed that was what was available. I ordered, he looked hesitant, but backed away. Ten minutes later. I inquired of the roving maitre d' about our order. He grabbed the menus, saying they were out of dale! The waiter returned and we did the same number again. I began to notice the other waiters were writing down orders; mine wasn't, and he never wailed on other tables. The other waiters wouldn't come near my table. People who had come in after me were served. After 40 mintues. I walked out. never to know if we had a language problem or 1 had just met the Russian equivalent of "trainee**! It was terribly hard to be an affluent tourist in such a harsh environment. I was met everywhere by young men (no women, in­ terestingly) selling "tourist staples": black lacquered boxes, fur hats, wooden stacking dolls (Russia! leaders, with Gorby on top was the hot seller’), books, (in Russian) and postcards. by Terry Hudson Children begged for chewing gum hut gave up with one "Nyct." The vendors refused to leave you alone even after a sale. With a rate of 250 rubles to 7 dollars, it was hard to say “no". I shopped all week on 250 rubles — their currency is nearly worthless. So desperate is the government to get "hard currency" into the country that shops (called "Beriosha" shops) arc kept exclusively for tourists. Your change is in whatever currency is available: dollars, sterling, or duetchmarks. The people on the streets were surprisingly well dressed. There were few street people. Soldiers mingled easily with the crowds — their rigid training showing only in their grim, unsmiling faces when on duty. The Moscow Metro had to be the most beautiful, clean one I’ve ever seen, filled with art work; mosaic icons, statuary and paintings. Some culture variations stand out. Drinking stands (the fountain is unknown), looking like a row of portapotties, with a com­ mon glass tumbler which the user “washes” on a rubber stopper for the next user! On the train from St. Petersburg (our Rus­ sian guides kept slipping back to "Len­ ingrad") to Moscow. I curiously watched the immaculately dressed attendant walk through my car with splinters of aged wood, nails hanging loose. The next thing I saw was flames shooting from a fire in the corridor between cars. Just before 1 started screaming, my seatmate said "The water should be hot for tea soon!" Unbelievably, wood fires are built in a special cupboard under a small boiler for passengers to fix their own hot drinks! Our guide warned us to be wary in our hotel lobby of "Natashas of the Night" and the "swaying men." Natashas probably needs no explanation and the men are Finns who come across the Bay of Finland for a night of hard drinking of the much cheaper Russian vodka! Actually, the greater danger turned out to be the gypsies who frequented the park across from our hotel. A drove of young girls ac- cousted me one afternoon and my two compa­ nions and I had to physically beat them off us. Several of our tour party lost billfolds and cameras before the guides called the police in to sweep the area. I did all the historic tourist stops. St. Petersburg is called the Venice of the North — the city consists of dozens of canals and three rivers covergc to make 42 islands connected by bridges. The wide boulevards were laid out in czarist times and the 18th-l9th century ar­ chitecture seems modern by English standards. Restoration work is everywhere after the neglect of the Communist years. All the opulent Russian Orthodox Cathedrals, which became museums during the suppression of religion, are being painstakingly restored. It’s difficult for a Westerner to understand spending billons of rubles on building when people are hungry. The question is always answered simply: "It is our heritage." They seem to see no irony in restoring the opulence of another repressive regime. References to the 900-day seige of St. Petersburg by the Germans abound. In a country that has only recently begun repairing the damage of World War II, it’s not surprising. The jewel of St. Petersburg is the ornate Winter Palace, one of the homes of Catherine the Great, which houses the Hermitage Art Museum. My guide book says it would take 70 years at eight hours a day to see the entire collection! I was shocked to see a marvelous Impressionist collection behind the former Iron curtain! I also visited Pushkin Palace in the village INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... Individual Health Group Health Retirement •Life • Home •Auto • Farm • Business • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings • Rental Property • Motorcycle Since 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE , ot 945-3412 named for the famous poet. Pushkin is to Russia what Shakespeare is to England. In Moscow. 1 watched the changing of the guard at Lenin's Tomb. Yes, he's still there, although 1 declined to "queue" three hours to witness his embalmed body. Red Square is ringed with the tomb with the Kremlin wall behind, the Russian museum, (closed) Gum department store, and St. Basil's Cathedral. After years of seeing photos of St. Basil's gold encrusted onion domes. 1 was disappointed to sec how shabby it is up close. Inside viewing isn't allowed due to its desolate condition. In the Kremlin square. I saw the "White House" where Yclsin holed up in government offices during the coup. The guide told us the story of how people in the streets knew something important was happening before the tanks rolled in by the delivery of truckloads of Dominos pizza! (Sound familiar?) Surprisingly, the only other viewing in the historic square is four czarist cathedrals. There arc no pews in the Russian Orthodox cathedrals; one stands to view the jewel en­ crusted icons and the marble crypts of the czars. Il will be interestig to see if religion makes a resurgence here. Attending a service, wat­ ching the old "Babuskas" crossing themselves, kissing the icons, (and sometimes the floor) and pressing "kopecks" (coins) on the elaborately robed priests, you're aware of the need for some hope in their drab lives. However, a whole generation has had religion replaces with communist indoctrination. It was a fascinating trip. I'd like to return in 10 years — it will take that long to even being to accommodate a free market economy... and. no, l*d never take another tour, especial­ ly with the English, who seemed more con­ cerned with being on time for dinner than see­ ing one of the greatest art collections in the world! Several even chided me angrily for be­ ing four minutes late to the coach! Oh well. 1 have the satisfaction of knowing that a handsome young Russian waiter in Moscow is wearing a blue and gold "Michigan" T-shirt! 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To The Editor: t\s a person who grew up in Barry County and now is a part-time resident who pays taxes on three different parcels (although I have no vote there). 1 do feel that I am entitled to an opinion. The proposal of connecting the old railroad right of way (R.O.W.) that passes through Barry County into a “Rails to Trails" project excites me. In a practical sense, when there is a notion to build something, there arc several factors to be taken into account: I) Is the project well desired? 2) What is to be encountered in building it? 3) Is the project worthy of the necessary costs and effort in building it? 4) Will the project be too costly to maintain? 5) If the project is built, will it cause future pro­ blems. such as undesirable noises, conges­ tion, littering and added liabilities in its use? The Rails to Trails project is one to come under such scrutiny. I know the old “Vally Line." once owned by Michigan Central, now by the Penn Cen­ tral lailroads. real well. I have ridden its trains its entire length from Jackson to Grand Rapids many times, both as a paid passenger and as a hitch hiker. First, there seems to be better places for Barry County to spend its money than on such a project. Naming one, to provide better liv­ ing conditions for those who are unable to provide them for themselves. Secondly, there arc too many bottle-necks to encounter. The City of Hastings has already taken a portion of die R.O.W. to ex­ tend Apple Street. The railroad tracks also could just squeeze in between the rear of the True Value lawn mower service building and the south bank of the Thomapple River. The trail there would be only a few feet wide. Next, the trail would cross the trestle over Quaker Brook and the main street of Nashville. That is not all. The proposed trail would have to cross several well-traveled roadways, such as the Nashville (Old 79) road out of Hastings, and the McKeown. Charlton. Thor­ napple Lake, Devine and Griggs Landing roads as well as the main street of Nashville where it would go cross-country into Eaton County, crossing the Thomapple River before Vermontville and again before Chester, then on to Charlotte and beyond into Jackson. If the Rails to Trails were to be built and us­ ed, as have been suggested by "bikers, hikers, skiers and horse riders." it would get very congested, noisy and very disagreeable for those living along the trail. Peace and quiet there would be impossible. Possibly if built, in time, they may get an injunction against it and have it closed as a public nuisance. There is another aspect to look at. There would be a litter problem. The trail would have to be fenced on both sides with an ap­ proved security fence. How could the various streets and roadways be included? In my opinion, for what it is worth, forget it. Save the money and build a swimming pool, which is equally as crazy. A portion of the R.O.W. is still active in Charlotte. The Grand Trunk uses it for swit­ ching purposes. For the most part, the R.O.W., as it passes through Barry County, is not suited for a Rails to Trails. A casual observation of the whole route will readily affirm what is written here. Truly yours, Frank Card Lansing Let’s unite for children’s education To The Editor: With the recent established "America 2000.” one should realize that it is not only the responsibility of the government and school systems to mec; this national effort, but also the responsibility of every citizen to become an active participant. All children need and deserve a world class education. This goal could be established sooner if each of us accepts the responsibility and acts on it now. The importance of this goal is too grand for any one person or group to shoulder. All citizens working together can make a dif­ ference. Aren’t our future leaders worth the effort? Nov. 17-23 is American Education Week. This year’s theme is "Schools and Com­ munities: Partners for a Strong America." I urge all citizens of this community to become partners with our school system. Volunteer your time, ideas and efforts so that we all may realize the accomplishment of the goal presented. By standing united, working hand-in-hand with our community's school system, we all become winners. It will also give our youth a positive message that their future and our community, nation is worthy of networking efforts, time and talents. Wendy Barnum . Hastings Parking rules drives away customers To The Editor: Being residents of Barry County we chose, because of convenience, economy, etc., to do our shopping in downtown Hastings. This consisted of one or two trips weekly. On Tuesday, Oct. 8. we made purchases at seven stores, totaling S200. Shopping is time consuming. A quick lunch was enjoyed in that area. Our uneventful shopping proved to be negative, as we were 14 minutes late in get­ ting back to our car, to find a parking citation. Plenty of parking spaces were available on either side. Another $5 was spent, which prompts us to shop elsewhere in the future! Bonnie Donaldson Freeport Brenda Enz Woodland What fools these Senators be! To The Editor: The tasteless comedy I’ve been watching in the Senate Chambers in Washington these last few days puts our comic pages to shame. The immortal Bard (William Shakespeare) had a point when he said. "What fools these mortals be." If this is an example of our national leader­ ship, our country has only one way to go — (Hsings Banner) Devoted to the interests ol Barry County since 1856 published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division ot J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President Stephen Jacobs Treasurer up! Could such verbosity be used to help our farmers grow crops? Do these self-proclaimed leaders also have the same banking and restaurant privileges as members of the House? There’s something to be said in limiting their terms of office. Emmett E. Herrington Bellevue Trail’s negatives outweight positives I’d like to congratulate the county, city and other local units of government on their posi­ tion regarding the "Sugar Bush" Rails to Trails proposal. I believe they have looked at the realities of such a proposal. The Rails to Trails Conservancy and the DNR have painted a rosey picture of bike riding and back packing through beautiful forests and along flowing streams and rivers. You should see their slide presentation. Just the name "Sugar Bush Trail" makes one feel like putting a back pack on. Contrary to Mr. David Carr’s letter in the Banner last week, it isn’t just one or two pro­ perty owners along this corridor, it is several hundred property owners. Contrary again to Mr. Carr’s remarks about farmers’ concerns, they are legitimate and logical concerns. He should check with the Michigan Farm Bureau to get their views of these trails. 1 suggest he also contact State Senator Jack Welborn’s office to get his position on the Rails to Trails issue. On the surface, it looks great, but citizens of this county and state need to see the reality of this issue. All one has to do is look al the financial mess this state is in and then ask the question: "Do we have millions to spend on abandoned railroad of ways or should we maintain the parks wo already have?" The DNR has conveniently set up a trust fund in which money from the fund must be used for the purchase and development of land. The trust fund receives its revenue from oil. gas and mineral royalties and leases of stale owned land. We should all ask the DNR why this fund wasn’t set up to maintain and support existing stale parks and property. The S50,000-per-mile cost to develop these trails was a 1988 figure. It is probably higher today. Costs during 1988 ranged from SI2.000 to $50,000 per mile. I personally feel the DNR priorilies need to be questioned on such exenditures. The concerns that have been raised arc logical and legitimate. Some concerned residents have taken the time to ride the KalHavcn Trail. Not one, but several adjacent property owners were interviewed, and they gave negative responses. In addition to property owners, some bikers were interviewed. Their comments were in regards to the ticket booth and the fact that it was not manned during the posted hours. So much for voluntary help to support such a trail! The ticket booth also was the point of ac­ cess. Adjacent property owners indicated that bikers* access all along the trail and at all hours. The reality is that there is no control. The DNR and Rails to Trails Conservancy says these are non-motorized trails. The KaiHaven Trail has signs that prohibit Public Opinion= snowmobiles. The reality is you cannot keep motorized vehicles off the trails and it cannot be policed. In summary, property owners along this corridor have worked hard to get an agree­ ment with the railroad to gel surface rights leaving sub-surface for cable, sewer, water, etc., utilities that make sense. Centennial farm properties and residential properties should not be split up with a bike trail. Trails through state land make sense. Much of the Hart-Montague Trail is through state land. The reality is that local units of government will be responsible for taking over these trails, for maintenance and policing the activity. I believe these local units have taken a responsi­ ble position. The negatives far outweigh the positives. These funds can be better spent. The only winners in theii proposal are the railroads. Think about it. Jerry Bradley Hastings Happy Credit Union Day! To The Editor: On Oct. 17. we invite your readers to join in the celebration of a special holiday: Inter­ national Credit Union Day. ....... About 77 million credit unionumerabcrai celebrate International Credit Union Day. Our members speak many languages, and have diverse religious beliefs, political affiliations and cultural traditions. The one thing they have in common is the financial opportunity provided by their credit unions. Cooperation makes this opportunity possi­ ble. By working together, credit union members empower each other with economic freedom. Credit unions improve the quality of life for people in 79 nations. Here in our community Be credit union philosophy of "peo^fe help­ ing people" makes Hastings a nicer place to live. The fruits of the credit union, savings and education, make Oct. 17 a day worth celebrating. To you and your readers, we extend a hap­ py International Credit Union Day, 1991. Barney L. Hutohins, CEO Thomapple Valley Community Credit Union Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letter to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: •Make your letter brief and to the point. •Letters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must include their signature, address and phone number. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Sand letters Io: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 What about Judge Thomas? Who’s telling the truth? Now that U.S. Senate hearings on allegations against Judge Clarence Thomas of sexual harrassment arc over, has your opinion of the Supreme Court nomineee changed? Who do you think was telling the truth. Thomas or Prof. Anita Hill? John Jacobs Vice President Frederic Jacobs Secretary Newsroom David T. Young iEditon Elaine Gilbert lAssistant Editor) Todd Tubergen isportt Eaiton Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Sue Hinckley Sandra Ponsetto Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m. ■ 5:30p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. - noon. Carol Ergang, Hastings: Corn Bianchi, Hastings: Scott Ommen Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Phylis Bowers Subscription Rates: S13 per year in Barry County S15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere "I don't think it has. I really don’t if anyone’s telling the truth." "Not really. I don't think it's a matter of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P O Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) - who’s telling the truth. But I think what she has done could hurt women in the future." Deb Button. Hastings: "No. I don’t think so. I have a hard time believing that it takes 10 years until someone comes out with something like this.” Qare Bassett , Hastings: “No. I don’t exactly know, but I don’t think she was telling the truth." Mark Weikr, Hastings: “No. Thomas (was tell­ ing the truth).” Wade Carpenter, Nashville: “Not completely. 1 ' wasn’t in favor of him in the first-place. I believe her.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 17. 1991 — Page 3 Experimental 1st grade teaching approach to be used in Delton High-kicking choreography and ear-to-ear enthusiasm captivates an audience in any Up With People show. ■Rhythm of the World,' billeo as two hours of hand-clappin', toe-tappin' fun, will be coming to Hastings Nov. 18. ‘Up With People’...com/ng to Hastings "Up With People" is bringing its all-new show, "Rhythm of the World" to Hastings at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18. The location of the performance will be announced soon An international cast of 100 will present a two-hour musical extravaganza, sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce and co-sponsored by J-Ad Graphics (publishers of the Banner, Reminder and other area publications) and WBCH Radio. The Show will celebrate the diversity of cultures and ideas and will be driven by the sights and sounds of current international music. Composed by 15 writers from 6 countries, the production will take the audience on a journey around the world dancing with Gypsies, singing on the streets of London and bopping to the hits of yesterday. Besides providing entertainment, the aim of the program is to encourage understanding among people of all nations and to equip the participants with leadership qualities :hey can use throughout their lives. More than 12,000 students from 60 coun­ tries have been a part of bringing the world closer since the unique program began in 1965. Local young people are encouraged to in­ terview for one of the five international casts. No audition is required. Acceptance is based on a personal interview. Interviews are held after the show. Local families will have the opportunity to host the international students. Some will need housing as early as Oct. 27. For more information, call the Hastings Chamber's executive director Penny Diehl at 945-2454. COUNTY...contlnued from page 1 other larger counties with more population and more needs, she said. It would have been the County Board of Commissioners' responsibility to provide health care, indigent burial and emergency needs for the poor if the proposed state program wasn't changed, according to a letter from the Michigan Association of Counties, Hoarcsaid. — One local commissioner noted at last week's meeting that a poor resident in a neighboring county had to have a deceased loved one creamated rather than buried because of the lack of local emergency needs funding for burial, which was the family's preference. "I think that's terrible," Hoare said at last week’s meeting, calling the situation "very cruel.” Decker, who is part of a "work group” that met in Lansing to decide how to implement the reduced funding, said he has learned that the Department is proceeding with the development of a revised, significantly reduced program that will cover some of the services under the former Emergency Needs and General Assistance Medical Programs. "lam certain that indigent burial will be a covered service, albeit at very minimal provider reimbursement rates," Decker said in a letter this week to County Board Chairman Ted McKelvey. "Implementation of the restructured program will be immediate. During the interim, our office is processing requests for Life Threatening Assistance (LTA) to our Central Office for approval. Payment for indigent burial is also being funded by the Department under the temporary LTA program." Decker also alerted McKelvey to the possibility that certain individuals and families in Barry County may be at risk due to lack of heat during the next six months. The new DSS budget includes "a reduction in the amount of funds the department will provide for eligible individuals and families who face heat and utility shut off or empty fuel tank fill-ups," Decker said. With the elimination of the General Assistance Program, the only remaining help is a state assistance program for families not eligible for Aid to Families with Dependent program for single individuals determined to be medically unemployable for 90 days or more. Decker said. "In Barry County, we made a concerted effort during June through September of this year to inform General Assistance recipients of the expected program termination and to encourage and assist these individuals to obtain employment, other means of support or apply for disability programs." As a result of those efforts, the county's General Assistance caseload of employable cases was reduced from 234 to approximately 84 when the GA program was terminated. Decker said those numbers are continually changing, however, as information becomes available. About 60 percent of those who remain on GA may be employable according to current medical criteria but are socially or psychologically unemployable or unemployable due to age (over 50) and without marketable skills, he said. Those individuals continue to receive food stamps. Too many first graders and not enough space to set up another classroom has re­ sulted in a creative teaching approach that will start Friday at Delton Kellogg Elemen­ tary School. Five teachers will be teaching four first grade classrooms that each, have approxi­ mately 28 students. The team teaching ap­ proach will involve shared planning and give an opportunity for teachers to teach in areas of their expertise in all the participating classrooms. The school improvement team elected to try the five teacher approach in the four classrooms on an experimental basis, Super­ intendent Dean McBeth said. "We’re running out of space,” he said. To implement the plan, teacher Barbara Hooten was transferred from her fifth grade assignment to a first grade position and Monday the board hired Laurie A. Shipley of Battle Creek to fill the fifth grade vacancy. The board also hired Richard Perry as a substitute assistant principal for the high school to fill the vacancy when former assistant principal Paul Blacken became principal. Perry's status will be changed to that of a full assistant principalship as soon as the State Department of Education approves a certification waiver, which is expected this week. Perry is working towards secondary certification and win have his correct credentials within in a year, McBeth has said. Perry holds a K-12 endorsement, his certification is for the elementary level. •Agreed to administer a scholarship fund in memory of Kurt Niebauer. The funds have been in First of America bank and the family has asked the school to award schol­ arships in his memory to two students each summer who want to attend summer athletic camps. The scholarship will pay for half the cost. A committee chaired by the athletic di­ rector will decide on the recipients. The first scholarships will be awarded for the summer of 1992. •Approved a letter of understanding to the Delton Kellogg Education Support Person­ nel Association regarding probationary peri­ ods of new and transferred employees. DKESPA includes bus drivers, teacher assis­ tants, and secretary/clerical staff. The con­ tract called for a 45 day probationary period for new employees in those positions but did not address probationary status if an as­ sociation employee is transfered to a new job, McBeth .\aid.. If an^cm^Ipyee has been with the dfstriet-for five' years, the proba­ tionary time will be reduced to 20 days when a transfer occurs. •Approved the first reading of a new pol­ icy which defines when a student will be re­ leased to attend another school district The only exception that will be made is for stu­ dents who reside in the district and com­ pleted their junior year of high school else­ where and want to continue in their senior year. •Denied a grievance filed by the Delton Kellogg Education Association on behalf of a school employee who was not hired to fill a counseling vacancy in the high school. The grievance was denied because contract language allows the board to hire from out­ side the current staff. The board approved hiring Linda Rowgo of Kalamazoo to fill the counseling vacancy created with the re­ tirement of Marie Knapp. Rowgo, a former teacher and graduate of Western Michigan University, works for the Van Buren County Mental Health Department. She has a counseling education and counseling psychology background. Her first day at Delton will be Monday. •Accepted the resignation of Marti Horton for personal reasons from her half-time posi­ tion as a learning disabilities teacher. Horton will still retain her half-time administrative post at the State Technical Institute and Rehabilitation Center. Kirsten Barrett, a graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and Nazareth College, was hired to fill Horton's half-time teaching slot. •Purchased $5,900 of equipment such as globes, maps, balances and other science, social studies and math supplies for the mid­ dle school. •Approved a SI,000 expenditure to send a team of 20 to 24 individuals (teachers, ad­ ministrators, board members, teacher assis­ tants and parents) to attend a Nov. 19 work­ shop conducted by Dr. William Glasser, au­ thor of books on the subjects of control the­ ory, reality theory and quality schools. •Heard a report on how supplies, text­ books and equipment purchased to update the curriculum are being used for instruction in classrooms. The purchases, previously approved by the board, were made according to a plan to update each area of the curriculum every six years. Making the presentations to the board were teachers Beth DeRyke on math, Harry Stolt and Craig Culver, science; and Bob Prentice, Margery Martin and Paul Krajacic, social studies. •Learned that five adults, eight high school students and one student in the 13th year of school are enrolled through Delton in vocational education programs at the Allegan Skills Center and Calhoun Area Skills Center. They are studying a variety of vocations including business, computer accounting, .landscaping, advanced mechanics, metal working and cosmetology. •Sold four busses (two 1976 models, one '75 and one '77) to the highest bidders. Some of the buses had engines and some did not and bids ranged from $75 to $281. wast XI YOUTH. Jury finds Huver guilty of motor vehicle manslaughter by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer ' Family and friends burst into tears Wednesday as authorities took James A. Hu­ ver to jail after a jury found him guilty of manslaughter with a motor vehicle. Meanwhile, relatives of Charles M. Mlynarchek hugged Barry County Chief Assis­ tant Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor and thanked her for winning the case. Visiting Judge Patrick McCauley also found Huver guilty of second-offense drunken driving in the May 5 accident that led to the death of the 72-year-old former Gun Lake res­ ident Huver will be sentenced Nov. 7 at 8:30 a.m. The former Hastings resident faces up to 15 years in prison and up to $7,500 in fines for motor veh'de manslaughter. Relatives of Mlynarchek said Wednesday they were pleased with the verdict. "I guess we all feel it's pretty good," said Mlynarchek's brother-in-law, Bill Napper. "But we weren't worried." Still, relatives said the conviction won't bring the retired carpenter and former member of the Wayland Township Board of Review back. "We're a very close family," said a brother who would not give his first name. "We al­ ways have had holiday reunions, and he played a big part because he was single." The one-week trial in Barry County Circuit Court began Oct. 7 with opening arguments and concluded Friday. Deliberations began late Friday afternoon, but were adjourned un­ til Wednesday morning when the jury took just over two hours to reach the guilty ver­ dict The jury could have found Huver guilty of the lesser offenses of negligent homicide or impaired driving, but instead found Huver guilty of manslaughter with a motor vehicle and drunken driving. In a bench trial immediately following, Judge McCauley found Huver guilty of a previous drunken driving offeree in Grand Rapids in 1987. During the trial, police testified last week that Huver was legally drunk when he at­ tempted to pass Mlynarchek's car in a no­ passing zone while both were eastbound on Chief Noonday Road, west of Whitmore Road. Police said Huver s 1990 GMC pickup truck struck the left rear corner of Mlynar­ chek's 1984 Mercury Grand Marquis, forcing the car off the road and into a head-on colli­ sion with a tree. Authorities from Pennock Hospital testi­ fied Mlynarchek suffered multiple rib frac­ tures, a broken pelvis, a broken upper leg and a broken cheek bone that caused his death. A defense witness, however, attacked the chemical breathalyzer test that determined Huver had a blood alcohol level of 0.16 some 90 minutes after the May 5 accident in Rut­ land Township. Defense attorney David Butler also intro­ duced expert witnesses who challenged police testimony that Mlynarchek's car was travel­ ling up to 79 mph at the time of the acci­ dent Butler also attacked police and medical ex­ aminers from Pennock Hospital for not con­ ducting an autopsy on Mlynarchek, leading Butler to suggest the victim could have suf­ fered a heart attack that led to the crash. Testifying in his own defense Friday, Hu­ ver denied he had attempted to pass in a no passing zone and said that Mlynarchek's car had crossed the center line, which led to the collision when he passed the victim's car. After talking with several jurors following the trial, Nakfoor said some members of the panel doubted Huver's testimony. "The way I understood it was the state­ ments he made that (Mlynarchek) crossed the center line, they didn't believe," she said. Despite a defense request that Huver be set free on bond to continue working and seeing a psychologist, Judge McCauley ordered Hu­ ver held until sentencing next month. "The jury has determined that Mr. Huver exhibited gross negligence," McCauley said. "1 cannot gamble or take the risk that this young man ... could get behind the wheel and kill someone else." Rolling hills and stands of native hardwoods like these typify the 40 acre tract recently obtained by the Barry State Game Area. DNR buys 40 acres in Barry County by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has purchased 40 acres of rolling hills and scattered stands of northern hardwoods in western Barry County, seven miles southwest of Hastings in the Barry State Game Area. The tract was purchased for S550 an acre, for a total of S22.000, from Chester B. Stem Inc. of New Albany, Ind. The firm, which was harvesting timber at the site, retains the right to harvest tops from downed trees until Jan 31. 1992. DNR officials have said that obtaining this private holding, next to 15,083 acres of stateowned land, will increase public recreational opportunities and expand habitat for deer and small game. "The DNR is extremely interested in acquiring privately held land and blocking in our ownership within the Barry State Game Area." said Bill Schmidt, a property specialist with the DNR. "Right now, the game area looks like a checkerboard of privately and publicly owned land. "If we block-in our ownership it will make land and resource management much easier," he added. Acquiring privately held land is a long and time-consuming process, but it does work, Schmidt said. The state now owns a little more than half of the approximately 30,000 acres within the dedicated boundaries of the game area, according to Mark Bishop, game manager at the Barry State Game Area. "We're not land barons," said Bishop. "We don't strong arm anyone into selling their land we just offer fair market value when the land becomes available and we have the money." Bishop said that the DNR now has a bid on a 200-acre farm, also adjacent to state-owned land in the game area. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 17, 1991 TRAILS (Corn.from pagel) TOWNSHIP, continued from page 1 the City of Hastings and Rutland Charter Township. Hastings Township had an agreement with the Hastings Public Library until January of this year. The contract, for SI.000 annually plus penal fines, enabled township residents to obtain free library cards. But then increasing operating costs and demands for services prompted the Library Board to make an appeal for increased financial support. The Hastings Township Board denied the Library Board’s request for three-tenths of a mill, or S7.8S6, support plus penal fines, which totaled S4.63L73 for 1991 according to Township Clerk Juanita Slocum. Penal fines are funds that come from court costs and fines paid by citizens. They are administered through the State of Michigan and distributed to townships within Barry County on a per capita basis, if the money is News Briefs Woodland vote will be Monday Voters in the village of Woodland next Monday will decide whether they want to have partisan or no.;-partisan local elections in the future. in a special election Oct. 21, the ballot question will ask voters to amend the village charter to allow all candidates for local offices to run without regard to Republican, Democrat or other party affiliations. Village President Lester Forman said local officials have gone on record as supporting the change because it could attract more candidates. The Village Council, meeting a week ago Monday, went over last-minute details of the ballot issue. The wording on the ballot will enable those favoring the charter amendment to vote "yes” and those opposed to non­ partisan local elections to vote “no." Woodland for a long time has been a strong Republican community. With non-partisan elections, however, people could run for and be elected to offices without having to declare themselves as Republicans or Democrats, which could open the process up a great deal. Series continues at Bowens Mills The Thomapple Dulcimer Club and a French Voyager encampment Saturday will highlight the next in a series of “It’s Cider Time" festivals at Historic Bowens Mills in Yankee Springs Township. The activities will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Cal and Jenny Lamoreaux of Orangeville will be in charge of the en­ campment. which will atempt to portray life in the late 18th century. The Dulcimer Club, led by Stan Pierce of Hastings, will fill the air with their music throughout most of the day. Also featured will be apple cider mak­ ing. covered wagon rides, food from the Chuck Wagon and Cider Mill Cafe. There will be a $2 gate fee for adults, and $1 for students. Seat is vacant In Middleville The Middleville Village Council is seeking candidates for an open seat, created by the resignation of President Duane Thatcher. William Hardy was named to succeed Thatcher as president, but his move created a vacancy in his seat. One person. Edward Schellingcr. has expressed an interest in the post. Schellinger is vice chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Whoever is named to Hardy’s vacant trustee’s seat will serve at least until the next village election in 1992. Follies to reopen Central Auditorium Hastings Area School System staff members will reopen the Central School Auditorium Saturday, Nov. 16. with a follies production. "From Then...to Now." I The follies will include music, per­ formers and events from 1930 to 1990. The auditorium has been undergoing extensive remodeling and renovation this year. Tickets, at S3 for adults and SI for students and senior citizens, will be available in advance. Algonquin Lake group to meet The Algonquin Lake Community Association (ALCA) will have its fall general membership meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Oct. 22. at the Lake Lodge. Topics will include election of board members from 1992. the July 4 fireworks and other lake activities. New residents are welcome. designated for library support. Penal fines vary from year to year. The Library Board rejected the Township Board s counter offer of SI,250 annually, plus penal fines (S4, 631.73) for a total of S5, 631.73, according to Slocum. Hastings Township officials later signed a contract with the Freeport Library, a member of the Lakeland Library Cooperative, therefore providing township residents with free access to the Hastings Public Library. Phillips said she would like to see the issue (of greater financial support to the library) put before the township voters during the next regular election. Trustee Frank Beckwith reminded the board that they had decided that they would only put the issue on the ballot if petitioned to do so by township residents. No action on the matter was taken. Dinner-dance to help Hospice A dinner-dance to raise money to sup­ port Barry Community Hospice pro­ grams has been scheduled for Saturday evening at the Middle Villa Inn. Performing at the event will be the Jol­ ly Coachmen of Kalamazoo, who play ballads, waltzes, polkas, country and 1950s rock tunes, upbeat and new songs, rock and Latin numbers. They have per­ formed at weddings and for clubs and private parties for 30 years. The social hour will begin at 6 p.m., followed by a buffet dinner at 7 and dan­ cing from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. For more information, call Hospice at 948-8452. Blood drive four pints shy of goal An American Red Cross blood drive in Middleville last Thursday narrowly missed its goal of 60 pints by four pints. Upcoming drives in Barry County will be in Hastings from 1 to 6:45 p.m. on Friday. Oct. 25, at the First Presbyterian Church Hall and from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Monday. Oct. 28, at St. Ambrose Church in Delton. Goals for those drives are 60 pints in Delton and 100 pints in Hastings. Barry County Red Cross Chapter Director Fred Swinkunas said the need for blood now is critical and he urged all prospective donors to contribute. Sandwich sale to benefit band The Delton Band Boosters will have their annual sandwich sale from Oct. 18 to 28 to support projects on behalf of the band. Being offered are three different kinds of sandwiches, turkey, roast beef and ham, on eight-inch buns that include American and Swiss cheese. The sandwiches must be purchased in lots of six. They will be packaged two to a bag and will be freezer ready. Cost will $11 for six or S20 for a dozen. The sandwiches will be assembled at II a.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at the middle school cafeteria and students will pick them up for delivery at 2 p.m. that day. Sandwiches may be purchased by orders from any band member or booster by calling 721-8389. Striker House to be auctioned The Historic Striker House, corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings, will go on the auction block at 1 p.m. Saturday. The 15-room Victorian Queen Annestyle mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is designated as a historic site by the Michigan Historical Society. The house was built in 1885 for William Daniel Striker, who at one time was Michigan Secretary of State. After his death in 1898. his wife lived in the mansion until 1915. The Striker House served as the first site of Pennock Hospital, from 1916 to 1923 and it was used as a convalescent home between 1947 and 1963. Since then, several couples have bought the house and unsuccessfully have attempted to renovate it for use as a restaurant and as an office complex with living quarters upstairs. For more information about the sale, call Stanton’s Auctioneers & Realtors at (517) 726-0181. Historical Society banquet set The Barry County Historical Society will have its annual banquet tonight at the Middle Villa Inn. Guest speaker will be Civil War history buff James Pahl. A resident of Sunfield. Pahl is the founder of the Mid­ Michigan Civil War Re-enactors. Special guests will be the winners of the society’s recent poetry contest on the subject of the American flag. The banquet, which will have a patriotic theme, will begin with social time at 6:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at about 7:15 in the Villa Greenery Room at the Middle Villa. Tickets are S10 per person. Reserva­ tions may be made by calling 945-9156. 945-3200 or 945-4874 evenings. Rescue workers on the job Rescue workers from Hastings Mercy Ambulance offer comfort Monday following a two-car accident at State Street and Broadway in Hastings. Police said Ginger M. Dies 39, of Nashville, was southbound on Broadway when she made a left turn onto eastbound State Street and was struck by a northbound car on Broadway driven by Vance Hoskins, <6, of Middleville. Police said no injuries were reported in the 1:30 p.m. accident, but four passengers in Dies' car, ranging In ages from two weeks old to 17 years, were taken to Pennock Hospital for a check up. Dies was cited for failure to yield the right of way (Banner photo by Jean Gallup). Prairieville officials reject charter status by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Prairieville Township Board has voted against applying for charter township status. The consensus among board members present at a meeting last week was that there are not enough advantages for the township to pursue charter status at this time, according to Township Supervisor Paul Andrews. "The disadvantages (of charter township status) far outweigh the benefits at this time," he said. The vote was 4-0 with Trsutee Jerry Midkiff absent. Though the board has decided not to incorporate as a charter township, the citizens of Prairieville may file an initiative petition to have the issue put,on the ballot of the next general or special township election. If a charter is incorporated by the vote of the people, the township may levy up to five mills in taxes. In addition, the board may ask voters to approve an additional five mills, for a 10-mill total. General law townships in Barry County receive a maximum of one allocated mill for operations However, if the board had adopted a resolution to become a charter township, it would not have been able to levy additional millage (above one mill) without voter approval. Becoming a charter township provides protection against annexation, increases the managerial responsibilities of the supervisor and would increase the size of the board from five to seven members (three officers and four trustees). Michigan’s Charter Township Act 359 of 1947 allows townships with populations greater than 2,000 to become chartered. The Prairieville Township Board was notified of its eligibility to apply for charter status by the Secretary of State’s office in Lansing last month. Prairieville officials then had four choices: • Adopt by majority vote a resolution to incorporate as a charter township. • Adopt a resolution by majority voce opposed to incorporation as a charter township. • Adopt a resolution to place the issue before voters at the next regular or special election. • Do nothing. Of course, the board chose the second option. Apple Street stretch to have clear motoring by David T. Young Editor Hastings’ newest street will enable motorists to go west from Broadway to Industrial Park Drive without having a stop sign. The Hastings City Council Monday night approved two traffic orders involving Apple Street, which this summer and fall was extended west from Broadway west. Apple Street, which runs east and west one block south of State Street, will not have a stop sign until it hits Industrial Park Drive. It will be clear motoring up to that point, despite Police Chief Jerry Sarver’s recommendation to install a four-way stop at the intersection of Apple and Cass. Council approved one traffic order for the stop sign at Industrial Park Drive, but amended Sarver's idea of the four-way stop to allow Apple traffic the right of way at its intersection with Cass. It was pointed out that the traffic orders are good for a 90-day trial period. Council then must adopt permanent orders or have the original one changed. In other business Monday night, the council: • Referred to the Ordinance Committee a proposed 34 percent increase in sewer rates in the city, as recommended recently by a study from an outside firm. A public hearing will be held on the proposal. • Received a letter from Flexfab noting that the firm is marking its 30th anniversary in Hastings. • Referred to the Streets Committee a request from Jim Wiswell to abandon streets in the Bond-Reese addition area. • Received and placed on file the minutes of the September meeting of the Joint Economic Development Commission and the annual business report of the Mid-Counties Training Consortium. • Agreed to pay half of cost overruns reported by Jones and Henry Engineers of Toledo, consultants on the recent water and sewer study. The city will absorb a cost of $4,945.67, in addition to the $52,462.29 it paid for the firm's services. "We thought that if we negotiated half, it would be fair," said Councilman Donald Spencer, who noted much of the overrun total was due to Jones and Henry Vice President Merrill Smith having to come to Hastings more often at local officials' requests. • Approved a bid of S2.995 40 from Arris Matrix of Hastings for hardware for the wastewater treatment plant. • Heard from Director of Pubic Services Mike Klovanich that leaf pickup will begin in the city on Nov. 4. City crews will start in the Second Ward and work their way across the community. Klovanich stressed that only leaves, and not garbage bags, will be picked up. • Approved necessary expenses for all city officials to attend a workshop, "Creative Leadership: You Can Make a Difference," which is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct 29, in Battle Creek. • Received thanks from Librarian Barbara Schondelmayer and Police Chief Jerry Sarver for new doors in their buildings. • Adjourned into a closed session to discuss a collective bargaining agreement with fire department personnel. REACH THE IMPORTANT WEEKEND MARKET! Advertise Each Week In... The Hastings Banner Your Hometown, Barry County Newspaper Cail 948-8051 for Advertising Assistance for the trail regardless of what the city or county says. She said that though a state fund would be used to buy the land, local governments would be called on to pay for maintaining and policing the trails "Our main concern, given our budget, is being able to maintain and police the trail," White said. "We just don’t have it (the money). "We didn't feel we could take on the additional costs. This is a lot of expense that we cannot afford to get into." Glass said she does not agree with the DNR official's statement about buying the trail regardless and that the official's superiors do not share his views. "There is a misconception on doing this, no matter what," Glass said. "No decision has been made by anybody that this will be a trail. We're at the beginning of a long process.” She later added. "I don't think the DNR would proceed with a trail without the support of local communities." Glass said that land trust funds, based on oil and gas leases on state property, can be used to pay for much of the trail project. Such funds are earmarked specifically for recreation projects. White said she doesn’t feel comfortable with the state spending huge amounts of money on recreation while many people are homeless and jobless, and while the state itself is making massive cuts in its general fund budget. Councilman Donald Spencer echoed concerns about spending local dollars in the trails project "Where's the money to police the trail and maintain it?" he asked. "They (the DNR) are going to dump on us." An Orangeville Township man, Calvin Lamoreaux, was another visitor who spoke in favor of the "Rails to Trails." He said that the Kai-Haven Trail near Kalamazoo is maintained through private subscriptions and memberships. "It's a great safe place to ride," he said of the Kai-Haven Trail. "There is a great demand for these things. They’re a great resource." Despite the show of support at the meeting, White moved that a resolution officially opposing the idea, prepared by City Attorney James Fisher, be adopted. The vote was 7-1, with Councilwoman Esther Walton casting the only dissenting vote. BLOOD (Cont from pago 1) Swinkunas stated that the Barry County program, like nearly every other county blood program, is behind in its collection rate this year. "People have gotten to the point where we expect blood to be there at the hospitals when we need it and sometimes we overlook how the cycle begins in 'he first place. We. as Americans, should feel fortunate that we have a well developed sys-em to ensure that those who need blood have it available, whenever or wherever it is needed. We seem to forget sometimes that blood is not a commerciallyproduced product, or something that, we buy more of whenever we need it. * 'The Red Cross is only able to obtain blood to support the communities by a person mak­ ing that singular, humanitarian gesture ..giv­ ing the gift of life, by giving a pint of blood. ” The goal for the Hastings drive is 100 pints and the Delton drive hopes to collect 60. The local chapter has adjusted the hours of the drives to allow people who work outside of the Barry County area to have a chance to donate after work. The Barry County chapter hopes that people will become aware of the need for blood and that regular donors will encourage new donors to accompany them to the drives. “Currently less than 5 percent of the county donates blood.” explained Swinkunas. "So you actually have 19 people counting on that one person to donate blood. Let that one donor become unavailable and the burden has to be picked up by other donors. “It’s not long before you reach a crisis at this rate. Our goal is a 7 percent donor rate by the end of next year, so we are working extra hard to recruit new donors. "One of my favorite programs that ad­ dresses this is a spot from Mobil Oil Corpora­ tion that poses the hypothetical question of what would happen if you or one of your lov­ ed ones had a critical, immediate need for blood and it was unavailable, bow people would feel. The general concensus in the peo­ ple interviewed is that they would be outrag­ ed, but as the announcer explains, who would we be mad at? “The Red Cross community blood pro­ grams work only on the premise that those in each community who can donate will, so that the supply is there. When you have a ratio of one-in-20 donating blood, you have to admit this founding concept is stretched very thin.” Practically any healthy person between 17 and 75 can donate blood, and most medica­ tions are not disqualifies. Those interested in donating and who have specific health ques­ tions, the local chapter can answer many or can provide a toll-free number to talk with a Red Cross registered nurse at the Regional Blood Center in Lansing. The Barry County chapter can be reached by calling 945-3122 from 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. BURN �‘Up With People’ coming to town Prairieville votes down charter idea See Story, Page 3 See Story, Page 2 Saxon kickers eyeing districts . See Story, Page 11 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings VOLUME 137, NO. 34 Banner THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1991 Poor funding: News Briefs State keeps emergency needs decisions Haunted house to open Oct. 27 The Hastings Jaycees will open their fourth annual haunted house Sunday. Oct. 27. at the garage of the city-owned house on Mill Street, next to the water works building. Original plans called for the event to be hied at the Second-hand Comers Building, former site of the old Ben Franklin store, but they had to be changed. The Jaycees will have a less spooky "lights on” children's matinee from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27. in which the first 25 kids ages 10 and younger will receive a free trick or treat bucket. The haunted house will be open for tours at 6:30 each night from Oct. 27 through Thursday, Oct. 31. Admission is $2 for adults and SI.50. Color tour, road rally is Saturday The Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce will sponsor an October Road Rally and Barry County Color Tour, beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday in the old Eberhard Store parking lot near the cor­ ner of State Street and Broadway. The day of the event was reported in­ correctly in the Oct. 15 edition of the Reminder. . The route will be 92 miles of paved roads and directions for the rally will be given in riddles and clues that will be ap­ parent at the scenes. Five checkpoints will be set up along the route to keep par­ ticipants on the proper roads, and at each stop, contestants will be given a playing card. The carload with the best poker hand will win a prize. Other prizes will be given for com­ pleting the road rally route in the fastest time and for finishing with the lowest mileage use. The tour and rally is expected to last between three and four hours. Chamber officials said that along the way the con­ testants will see someof the prettiest fall colors in the county. Admission is $10 per car. For more information, call the chamber at 945-2454. ■Walk America’ raises $3,000 The annual “Walk America" fund­ raiser for the March of Dimes Saturday morning raised more than $3,000. accor­ ding to organizers of the event. About 50 walkers traveled the 6.5-mile course, securing sponsors who pledge a set amount for the distance covered. The proceeds will continue the organization’s efforts to fight birth defects. Jerusalem topic of next travelogue Hal McClure will narrate his film "The Gates of Jerusalem” at the next Hastings Kiwanis travelogue at 7 p.m. Friday at the Hastings High School Lec­ ture Hall. The travelogues usually are held at the Central School Auditorium, which is be­ ing remodeled. Parking is available at the rear of the school. McClure, for 15 years a foreign cor­ respondent for the Associated Press, has covered major headline stories that took him from the jungles of New Guinea to the battlefields of Indochina and the Middle East. His film "The Gates of Jerusalem" examines the people, the places and the shrines of the Holy Land. Tickets may be purchased from any Hastings Kiwanian or at the door. The "Heavenly Nursing Home Band." with Clyde and Rosie Kucmpel, Elsie Sage and Don Reid, will perform before the film showing and during intermission. Additional News Briefs Appear on Page 2 PRICE 25' Judy Glass of Charlotte, an advocate of the "Rails to Trails" idea, speaks to the Hastings City Council. Advocates fail to sway council on trails plan by David T. Young Editor "Rails to Trails" advocates have failed to keep the Hastings City Council from going on record as opposing the idea. A group of people interested in the plan to convert the old Penn Central railroad into a rural trail for bicyclers, backpackers, joggers and walkers appeared at the council meeting Monday night to present their case. City officials nonetheless passed a resolution to oppose the "Sugar Bush Trail.” Noting that just about all the opinions the council had heard until recently had been negative about the trail, the advocates tried to show that there are people who support it, too. The trail, if approved, would run from Eaton County through Nashville, Hastings and Middleville in Barry County before winding its way through Caledonia to the southeast side of Grand Rapids. Judy Glass, representing the Future Charlotte Project and Committee, said she is aware of the objections of people who own property close to the old railroad. She noted that there has been a great deal of opposition stated at public meetings in Hastings, Middleville, Nashville and of the Barry County Board of Commissioners. "We want them (property owners) to know that their concerns aren't being ignored," she said. Glass outlined the lengthy procedures necessary to implement such a trail and said much of the funding would come through a state land trust administered by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. She said rumors that the trail would cause fanners to tear down buildings or centennial farms in its path simply are not true. "These issues need to be settled before the corridor is purchased," she explained. The matter has been referred for review by three state legislators in the area, Paul Hillegonds, Bob Bender and Frank Fitzgerald. Glass said two of the biggest pluses of a "Rails to Trails" would be that "the tourism income to our communities would be significant and they would provide additional jobs at the same time. "We hope to make it a safe place for families to go trail riding (on bicycles), for riding, joggers and walkers. It’s a non­ motorized trail," she added. "I’ve had a lot of experiences with Rails to Trails and I believe a majority of property owners will benefit also.” Glass urged the council to delay action on supporting a resolution against the trail. But Mayor Mary Lou Gray told her the city already had reviewed a resolution opposing the trail, from the County Board of Commissioners. And Councilwoman Miriam White, chair of the city's Parks, Recreation and Insurance Committee, said she and committee members had met with two DNR officials, and they didn't like what they heard. White said she was told by a DNR official that the state agency will purchase the land See TRAILS, Pege2 by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Where will local funds be found to pay for health care, indigent burials and emergency needs for the poor? That was a question being mulled by the Barry County Board of Commissioners last week, as changes were being proposed at the state level in the way funding is distributed for those needs. Governor John Engler announced at his budget veto conference Thursday that funding for the block grant services would remain within the Department of Social Services, the county has learned from Ron Decker, director of Barry's DSS. That is good news to local commissioners who helped garner support from other Michigan counties last week to oppose Senate Bill 227, which would have placed emergency needs and general assistance medical programs with county block grants and made county boards responsible for the administration of those services. Decker said Engler's announcement is being questioned by State House leadership, but he believes Engler's decision will be upheld. Communications "with strong language was sent to all 83 counties," said Commissioner Rae M. Hoare who discussed the situation with the County Board last week. If Barry County would have had to assume those costs, it would brought about a severe budgetary plight, local commissioners stud last week. The problem was a result of the cuts in the state's Social Services budgeL "We haven't got enough money in our contingency fund to cover it," Hoare said of the county block grant proposal. Funds for health care, indigent burial and emergency needs programs for the poor have been cut by 70 percent by the state. The remaining funds (30 percent) were to be funnelled into a newly created county block grant to replace the Emergency Needs, the General Assistance Medical and Wayne County Patient Care Management System programs. Hoare said. The chances of Barry or other small populated counties receiving much money from a block grant would have been slim when competing with Wayne County and Children and the state Disability Assistance program for single individuals determined to be medically unemployable for 90 days or more, Decker said. “In Barry County, we made a concerted effort during June through September of this year to infam General Assistance recipients of the expected program termination and to encourage and assist these individuals to obtain employment, other means of support or apply for disability programs." As a result of those efforts, the county's General Assistance caseload of employable cases was reduced from 234 to approximately 84 when the GA program was terminated. Decker said those numbers are continually changing, however, as information becomes available. About 60 percent of those who remain on GA may be employable according to current medical criteria but are socially or psychologically unemployable or unemployable due to age (over 50) and without marketable skills, he said. Those individuals continue to receive food stamps. Sh COUNTY, Page 3 Next two blood drives are considered critical The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will hold blood drives in two Barry County communities in coming weeks and is hoping for record turnouts to reverse a senes of shortfalls in the regional collection program. The first drive is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 25, at the First Presbyterian Church Hall in Hastings from 1 to 7 p.m. The second drive will be in Delton at the St. Ambrose Church Monday, Oct. 28, from 1 to 7 p.m. The Red Cross blood programs in Michigan have gained recent media attention because of dramatic shortages in some regions that have forced Red Cross officials to concentrate their efforts on recruiting donors to fill immediate, specific needs. “Urban areas such as Detroit and Flint are undergoing crises of record proportions, as the blood banks cannot cope with the ever­ increasing demand," said Fred Swinkunas, director of the local chapter. "Here, our pro­ blems have not reached that stage yet, but each drive where we come up short of the goal, we get closer and closer to a major problem." Treat Someone to Another Chance at Life! Give Blood. American Red Cross Barry County Chapter See BLOOD, Page 2 Americable may pick up Hastings Twp. viewers by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Many Hastings Charter Township residents have petitioned Americable International to extend cable television service beyond the city of Hastings Americable last year was granted a franchise to do business in the city after lengthy court battles with the other franchised firm, Triad CATV. William Bernasconi, an Americable representative, made a presentation to the Hastings Township Board Monday night. He said there was enough interest in certain pans of the township so that the company would like to extend service to those areas. "We'd like to extend our senices outside of Hastings and see how it goes," said Bernisconi. Americable is interested in extending service to areas including Quimby, Charlton Park, Thornapple Lake, M-79, M-37 south almost to Lawrence Road plus Center, Powell and State roads. There must be an average of 20 homes within a linear mile interested in cable hookup before Americable will extend service to that area. "If we were going to run a cable four miles, we would do it as long as we could pick 80 homes along that route, no matter how it was broken up," said Bernisconi. "For example, we might go two miles and there are only 10 homes, then we might pick up 60 within the next two miles." Hastings Township residents would receive the same 40-channel basic service for S 17.95 per month and three premium channels. Home Box Office. S14.95; Showtime, SI2.95; and Disney, SI0.95, that they offer within the city limits. With the understanding that Americable will pay all fees incurred, the board approved a motion to turn the matter over to their attorney. A public hearing will be scheduled when the Township Board receives word from its attorney about a contract with Americable. The cable firm, based in Florida, allots up to 5 percent of the company's revenues from subscriber rates to the township on an annual basis. In other business. Township Treasurer Diana Phillips reported that 5425,214 or 74 percent of township taxes, had been collected to date this year. She also noted that there has been S35.924.23 in tax deferrals this year which is S3.336.29 lower than the amount of deferrals in the township last year at this lime. The board also approved the 1992 township budget, with expenditures of S 190,390 and revenues of 5169,405. The difference of S20.985 will be paid out of the township's general checking account, or contingency­ fund. The budget is available for further inspection at the township office. The board also discussed a letter from the Hastings Public Library, stating that it would no longer honor library cards from other Lakeland Cooperative libraries in Barry County. In the letter, L'brary Administrator Barbara Schondelmayer also reported that the Library Board had decided to charge an annual non-resident fee of S35 for Barry County­ families who wish to have Hastings Public Library cards and live outside the limits of See TOWNSHIP, Page 2 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-10-24.pdf c4dc99f2c7473f2f7292bf733f8ad56a PDF Text Text Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 24, 1991 44-1(91; peS sPUZZLE $ LE-DO These are words about the fall season. Fill in the blanks with the words you see pictured. _______________________________________ By BETTY DEBNAM ___________________________________ When Rights Are Limited Many of our most important rights are listed in the Bill of Rights, the first 10 amendments to the Constitution. Another important amendment protecting our rights is the 14th Amendment. It guarantees us the right to due process and equal protection of the laws. This right guarantees that every citizen is treated fairly by our government. JlMiniJ okes WHIT III REN FRANKLIN JAY WHEN HE •ISCOVIRER ^ELECTRICITY?/ NOTHIN! — NE WAI TOO The government has the job of: (Sent in by Sheila Dawaon) Q: Why is tennis such a noisy game? A: Because each player rah *s a racket! Limits on the rights of citizens A World War II poster rsmlnds Americana to be caretui not to talk about military secrete because the enemy might bo listening. *1^’- * u Examples of limits in wartime TO • while protecting everyone else's rights. Sometimes our personal rights must be limited to protect the rights and safety of others. Limiting rights in wartime Limits put on freedom of speech: Factory workers, scientists or soldiers are not free to talk about the work they do. They have to keep it secret In times of war, some of our rights are limited to protect lives and our country’s security or safety. The Supreme Court has ruled that these limits on rights should be set only when there is a clear and present (immediate) danger of harm. (OllwiEHlk Limits on MU»l ARABIA.. .1 freedom of the press: Newspapers cannot print information about weapons, battles or troop movements. ^Rookie Cookie’s Recipe During World War II, military leaders worried that Americans with Japanese backgrounds might be spies or security risks. They ordered all Japanese Americans who lived on the West Coast to move to camps run by the government. Thousands of Japanese Americans left their homes and businesses. During the war, many people with Japanese ancestors proved that they were loyal to the United States. Some joined the armed forces and fought in World Warll Many years later, in 1988, Congress decided that the Japanese Americans had been unfairly treated. Congress apologized to those who had been hurt andpaidthema certain amount of money for some of the damages the forced move had caused. Q: What has hands, but never washes its face? A: A clock! Celebrate the Bill of Rights’ Bicentennial with The Mini Page Bill of Rights Packet Features 12 issues of the popular Bill of Rights series from The Mini Page and A Guide to the Bill of Rights: c . Words and Terms You Need to Know Booklet. Issues indude: Madison and Mason, Women’s \<a***^ Rights, The First Amendment and Freedom of the Press, Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Assembly and Petition, The Rights of Blacks, The 14th Amendment, Due Process, Children’s Rights, The Supreme Court, and an interview with former Chief Justice Warren Burger. Send only check* or money orden p«y»ble to Ajadrrwx and McMari AUow 4-6*week* for delivery Mail to The Muu Pagr BiU of Righti Pncitrt. P.O. Bax 4191S0. Kanaai City. MO 64141. (Bulk discount information available upon request) Please send:_____ cofnetafThr Him Pagr BiU ofRightiPnehtt et$800ptue$l for poetaje and handling each Total amount endoaed $_______ . Name Some ways our rights are limited" Mexican Salad You'll need: • 4 cups lettuce, shredded • 1 tomato, chopped • 10 pitted olives • 3 green onions, chopped • 1 cup com chips • Vz cup Cheddar cheese, grated • 1 avocado, sliced What to do: 1 1. Combine all ingredients in a large salad bowl. Mix well. 2. Tbp with your favorite salad dressing. ■ Serves 4. ; ! J Freedom of religion and public health The First Amendment guarantees freedom of religion. However, sometimes people hold beliefs that might be unhealthy for themselves and others. The courts have ruled that even if these beliefs are very strong, people must obey the laws that protect public health. Most states require students who go to public schools to get their immunizations. These shots or medicines prevent diseases. Even if getting these shots is against a child’s religion, that child must have them to go to a public school. --- ---------------------------------------------- Rights W? RESPONSIBILITYA LAWSDPROTECTBSR I RDOLIMITSMRSTRG ERULIBERTIESEIH EURIRELIGIONFVT DL1GCCNFL Freedom of the press and rights of the accused The Supreme Court has said that students have the right to freedom of expression. However, the Supreme Court has ruled that the right of students to express themselves can be limited when they interfere with “the school’s work or right of students to be secure and left alone.” For example, principals have the right to prevent the pubheation of a story in a school newspaper if it is unfair. Courts have ruled that school boards can set dress codes for reasons of health, safety or good taste. The First Amendment guarantees freedom of the press. However, there are limits to this freedom. For example: News reporters often prefer to keep secret the names of people who are their sources of information. The Sixth Amendment guarantees a person accused of a crime the right to a fair trial. Sometimes a secret source might be the witness a defendant needs. In that case, a judge might order a reporter to tell the defendant the name of the source. The source would then be called as a witness at the trial. New machines cause problems for people who want privacy Words about rights are hidden in the block below. See if you can find: RIGHTS, GOVERNMENT. RULES, LAWS. LIMITS. CONFLICT, FREEDOM. LIBERTIES. RELIGION. COURTS. ~ ------------------------ , protect, responsibility, DUE PROCESS. AMENDMENT. FCCGOVERNMENTP Freedom of expression and the schools ICTNAS OESKAMENDMENTCO MSDUEPROCESSLYQ Recently, telephone companies have been selling a service known as “caller ID.” The ID stands for “identification? Tb get the service, a customer buys a machine to attach to his phone. It flashes the number of the person calling. It allows you to know the number a person is calling from before you pick up the telephone. Callers do not know if they have reached a telephone attached to one of these machines or not. The caller ID machines are often MINI PAGE SPONSORS Coleman Insurance Agency Hastings Orthopedic Clinic - Dr. Merriman & Dr. Larke Eaton Federal Savings Bank - Nashville This Is the 13th in a series about the Bill ot Rights. The Mini Page thanks Wynell Schamel and Jean West, education specialists at the National Archives, for help with this issue. used by people who have been bothered by crank callers. By finding out the number, they can easily trace where the call is coming from. There are people who don’t like the idea that their number is being given out when they call someone who has a caller ID machine. They feel that this interferes with their privacy. The problem is causing much debate among telephone users, telephone companies and lawmakers. We don’t yet know if the matter will be considered by the Supreme Court. Hastings Savings and Loan Farm Bureau Insurance - Larry Neil Koops Funeral Chapels Inc Lake Odessa �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 24, 1991 — Page 13 Motorist sent to prison for drunken driving J-Ad Graphics News Service A Woodland driver who nearly drove a po­ lice car off the road was sentenced last week to prison for up to five years for drunken driving. Bradley C. Miller, 31, of 8104 Bayne Road was charged with third-offense drunken driv­ ing following the March incident in Castle­ ton Township. In September, Miller pleaded guilty to the felony offense. In exchange, a charge of driv­ ing with a suspended license and a habitual offender charge, alleging Miller had a previ­ ous felony conviction, were dismissed. In addition to the 40-to-60 month prison term, Circuit Judge Richard Shuster also re­ voked Miller’s license and ordered him to pay S3.500 in fines and costs. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said they were on patrol southbound on M-66 near Bayne Road just before midnight March 19 when a northbound car signaled for a left turn, pulled into the deputies' lane and almost hit the police cruiser. Authorities found a 12-pack of beer in Miller's car. Four cans were full and there were several empties in the car. Following his arrest. Miller registered 0.23 percent on a chemical breath test, which is more than twice the legal limit for drinking and driving in Michigan. Miller has previous convictions for drunken driving in 1989, 1986 and 1983, ac­ cording to court records. Following his 1989 conviction, Miller was sentenced to serve one year in the Barry County Jail. In other court business: A Grand Rapids driver arrested for his third drinking and driving offense was sentenced last week to jail for one year. Brian S. Hail, 33, ajso was placed on pro­ bation for one year and ordered to pay $2,500 Court News in fines and court costs. His license was re­ voked. Hall pleaded guilty in September to a re­ duced misdemeanor charge of second-offense drunken driving. In exchange, the more seri­ ous third-offense charge and a charge of driv­ ing with a suspended license, second offense, was dismissed. Hall was arrested in February by Hastings Police after he failed to dim his car’s bright lights when police on patrol passed by. Hall registered 0.12 percent on a chemical breath test and was lodged in jail. Hall has previous convictions for drinking and driving in 1987 and 1984. Trial has been set to begin in January for a Hastings man accused of firing a shot in April at a Yankee Springs campground that left a woman paralyzed. Lloyd Richter, 54, of 130 E. Center St., Hastings, will face trial Jan. 13, 1992 in Barry County Circuit Court. A final pretrial hearing will be held Jan. 9. Judge Shuster last week declared Richter competent to stand trial on the charge of as­ sault with intent to commit murder. Michigan State Police from the Wayland Post said Richter intentionally fired at a pass­ ing truck in the Deep Lake Rustic Camp­ ground on April 5 to harm the passengers. The shot struck 26-year-old Jackie Walters in the neck. The Grand Rapids woman was hospitalized in critical condition at Butter­ worth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The bullet severed her spinal column, and authorities be­ lieve she may be permanently paralyzed from the neck down. Police said Richter was camping when a pickup truck with three boisterous people drove by his site several times. The passen­ gers reportedly were making noise and yelling obscenities. Witnesses told police Richter became annoyed with the group and exchanged words with the driver and occu­ pants. As the truck pulled away, Richter allegedly fired one shot from a 9mm semi-automatic pistol at the truck. The bullet shattered the rear window end struck Walters in the neck. Richter was arrested that night in connec­ tion with the shooting and was taken to the Barry County Jail. Originally charged with the possible 10­ year prison term of assault with intent to do great bodily harm, District Court Judge Gary Holman ruled in May that Richter should face the more serious charge of assault with intent to commit murder. Richter originally was charged with assault with intent to do great bodily harm. Extra Copies of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! Pregnant woman raped in Hastings apartment J-Ad Graphics News Service A pregnant woman, suffering from morn­ ing sickness, was raped in Hastings Friday when she left work and went to a friend's house to rest. Police arrested Richard L. Doxtader, 28, of 214 S. Hanover St, hours after the attack in a Hastings apartment. Doxtader was arraigned in Hastings District Court on three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. Each count is punishable by up to life in prison. Authorities said the 20-year-old victim, who is nine week's pregnant, left work at Hastings Mutual Insurance Friday morning and went to her friend's house, where Dox­ tader was. The victim's friend and another co-worker arrived at the apartment at noon for lunch. While they ate, Doxtader read aloud from a sexually explicit letter he said he received from his girlfriend while he was in prison, according to police. After the friend and co-worker returned to work, Doxtader picked up the victim and car­ ried her to a bedroom. The victim told police be ripped her clothes off and sexually as­ saulted her. The woman told police she tried to resist, but Doxtader pushed her back, police said. Following the assault, Doxtader said to the victim: "I know you're going to tell, and Fm going back to jail." Doxtader then left the apartment, and the victim went to Hastings Mutual to tell her friends. She was treated later at Pennock Hospital Police arrested Doxtader that evening. Au­ thorities said Doxtader at first denied assault­ ing the womau but later admitted she did not consent to the act. Neighbors, relatives foil burglary, catch suspect by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer CARLTON TWP. - Neighbors who weren't afraid to get involved saved the day. Residents of Alan's Trailer Park on Barber Road knew their neighbors were away for the night Sunday when they heard a strange noise coming from a mobile home. The residents phoned relatives of the own­ ers, who arrived in time to catch a man bur­ glarizing the home. Barry County Sheriff's deputies arrested Ranay P. Burgdorf, 29, of Hastings, in con­ nection with burglaries at three mobile homes in the park. He was arraigned in Hast­ ings District Court on two counts of break­ ing and entering an occupied dwelling and one count of breaking and entering an unoc­ cupied dwelling. Authorities credit the neighbors and rela­ tives with solving the case. "Without the help of the people out there, there would not have been an arrest made,” said Deputy Sheriff Sgt. Dave Oakland. CLASSIFIEDS The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616)948-8051 In Memoriam Fann Help Wanted IN MEMORIAM In Memory of Byron Blondia I am in Heaven, dear ones; Oh, so happy and so bright! There is perfect joy and beauty In this everlasting light all the pain and grief is over, Every restless tossing passed; I am now at peace forever, Safely home in Heaven at last. Did you wonder I so calmly Trod the valley of shade? Oh! but Jesus' love illuminated Every dark and fearful glade. And He came Himself to meet me. In that way so hard to tread; And with Jesus’ hem to lean on, . Could 1 have one doubt or dread? Then you must not grieve so sorely, For 1 love you dearly still; Try to look beyond earth’s shadows Pray to trust our Father’s will. There is work still waiting for you. So you must not idly stand; Do it now, while life remaineth You shall rest in Jesus' land. 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All workers bonded. 945-9448 Deputies believe a »econd man was in­ volved in the three burglaries, and the inves­ tigation remains open. The burglars struck three mobile homes about 5 a.m., taking shotguns and fireworks from one and a TV remote control from an­ other, deputies said. "There was damage to both trailers," Oak­ land said. "Eggs dumped on the floor, milk poured on the floor, plants dumped out - just malicious destruction." But raising the ruckus in the buildings may have been their undoing. "They were making so much noise, that the neighbors next door heard them," Oakland said. Knowing the occupants were away, the neighbors called relatives of the owners who came to the trailer. The suspects attempted to flee, but the relatives captured one and held him until police arrived. Deputies said Burgdorf was caught carrying some of the stolen property. Teens arrested for car theft after joyride J-Ad Graphics News Service RUTLAND TWP. - Two teens who were determined to take a car and go for a joyride were arrested last week for car theft and larceny. Barry County Sheriff's deputies arrested Jeffrey L. Howlett, 17, of 10250 Case Road, Dowling, for unlawfully driving away an au­ tomobile and larceny over SI00. Both are felony offenses. Authorities also arrested a 16-year-old Hastings teen whose name was not released because he is a juvenile. He was taken to the Allegan Juvenile Detention Center. The teens told police they were walking along Heath Road Oct 15 when they found a pickup truck and attempted to start it, but they broke the ignition. Then they tried to start it by pushing it, but a dog barked and scared them off. Nearby they came upon a 1983 Buick Sky­ lark, But when they got near it, a motion de­ tector activated lights and they fled again. When the lights went out, they returned, found the keys inside and drove away. The pair took it for a ride through Kalama­ zoo and southwest Michigan before returning to Hastings. The teens took a large collection of camera gear from the car and abandoned the vehicle on South Broadway south of Hast­ ings. Afraid they would be caught, they wiped the car down to erase their fingerprints before leaving the vehicle, deputies said. The pair walked to a home on Marshall Street where they left the camera equipment and told a resident about the theft. The resi­ dent later contacted sheriffs deputies. Authorities collected the camera equip­ ment, picked up the car and arrested the leens that evening. Deputies said they believe the pair also made a third attempt that evening to take a car on Heath Road. Smoke and flame pour from the garage area of the Charles Johnson residence, as firefighters combat the blaze, (photo courtesy of Gail Williams) Officials blame electrical outlet in Middleville fire of residence J-Ad Graphics News Service A Sunday afternoon fire resulted in minor injury to a Thornapple Township firefighter and $18,000 damage to the Charles Johnson residence on Cherry Valley Road west of Middleville. Fire Chief Robert Kenyon said the blaze started at an electrical outlet in the garage area, which was consumed by the fire. The residential area of the home was not as badly damaged, but it suffered smoke and water damage, he said. Besides the Thornapple Township Emergency Services firefighters, the Caledonia Fire Department responded to the fire. The Hastings Fire Department was on standby at the scene. TTES member Rod Pressler sought his own treatment for a burn on his chin, Kenyon said, but there were no other injuries. Fire that spread to the corn field behind the Johnson home was extinguished by the department's grass rig. The alarm came in at 1:36 p.m. and the first fire truck arrived at the scene at 1:45 p.m. Police Beat Woman runs into guardrail to avoid truck CASTLETON TWP. - A Charlotte woman was injured Tuesday when she swerved to avoid a collision with a semi truck and crashed into a guardrail. Flora M. Montgomery, 58, was treated at Pennock Hospital after the 11:25 a.m. acci­ dent on M-79 near Banyville Road. Michigan State Police said Montgomery was eastbound on M-79 when she reached to the right side of her car to open a vent, and the car crossed the center line. When a semi ap­ peared in front of her, Montgomery was unable to return to her lane, so she left the north side of the road and crashed into a guardrail. Montgomery’ received a citation for driving without a seat belt Three injured in three-vehicle accident DOWLING - Three people were hurt Friday in a three-vehicle accident on M-37 when one driver failed to stop for a stop sign. Rooert L. Fales, 19, of Battle Creek, was treated at Community Hospital in Battle Creek after the 7:20 p.m. accident at Dowling Road. Eloyse M. Nelson, 66, of 1440 Fisher Road, Hastings, and her passenger, 18-year-old Tiffany A. Kempton, of Battle Creek, were treated at Pennock Hospital afterward. All three were wearing safety belts. Michigan State Police said Nelson was northbound on M-37 when Fales ran the stop sign while driving east on Dowling at M-37. Nelson's Dodge pickup truck struck Fales' car, forcing the car into an unoccupied parked car at the Dowling Comer Store. Fales received a citation for failure to yield the right of way. Thief foiled when owner wakes up PRAIRIEVILLE TWP. - A would-be motorcycle thief was forced to abandon both the motorcycle and his car as well when the bike's owner went after the thief. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies recovered the 1982 Honda 200 three-wheeler and im­ pounded the Ford station wagon left at the scene after the attempted theft Oct. 12. Deputies said the three-wheeler owner woke up about 1:30 a.m. to the sound of dogs barking and someone starting his vehicle parked in a bam in the 12800 block of Doster Road. The owner followed the two suspects in his truck and found the three-wheeler abandoned in a ditch, next to the Ford station wagon. The owner took the keys from the Ford and re­ turned home and called the sheriffs department Deputies said the car's owner reported the vehicle as stolen the following day. Authori­ ties have a suspect in the attempted burglary. 2nd drunk driving arrest made in a week HASTINGS - A motorist arrested for drunken driving after an accident Oct. 11 was ar­ rested again Friday for drunken driving in Hastings. Ronald G. James, 36, of 340 Leach Lake Road, was arrested after Hastings Police ob­ served the car he was driving weaving on Starr School Road. James registered 0.13 percent on a chemical breath test and was jailed. On Oct. 11, James was arrested by Barry County Sheriffs deputies for drunken driving following a one-car accident on Chief Noonday Road west of Bassett Lake Road. James also was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon and possession of marijuana, according to deputies. Authorities said he has an earlier conviction in 1986 for impaired driving. Fireworks taken after drunk driving arrest HASTINGS - Police confiscated illegal firecrackers and impounded a car after arrested a Hustings driver for drunken driving Sunday. Police said Donald Lee Dennie, 30, of 623 W. Grand St.. Hastings, has a previous con­ viction in 1987 in Ionia for drunken driving. Authorities stopped Dennie's car shortly after 3 a.m. when they spotted the 1981 Chevy Camero weaving on North Broadway near Woodlawn Avenue. Police said Dennie refused to lake a preliminary breathalyzer test and was arrested. At the Barry County Jail, he registered 0.20 percent on a chemical breath test and was lodged. Man arrested for 2nd drunk driving offense HASTINGS - A Hastings driver was arrested for his second drinking and driving offense last week Police arrested Kenneth R. Mackenzie, 21, of 289 Powell Road, after observing his car weaving on State Street, Green Street and Center Road. Police also said he was driving 50 mph in a 35 mph zone and was cited for driving without a seatbelt. Mackenzie registered 0.15 percent on a chemical breath test and was jailed He has previ­ ous convictions in 1990 for drunken driving in Kentwood and in 1987 for impaired driv­ ing, according to police. (Compiled oy J-Ad Graphics News Service). �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 24. 1991 Woodland News by Catherine Lucas Area Birth Announcements: Birth Announcement Mark and Cathy Kimber of Ada wish to annunce the birth of their daughter. Britanny Leigh, bom Sept. 6 at Butterworth Hospital. Grand Rapids, weighing 8 lbs.. 13 ozs. She joins a brother Mitchel. 2Mi yrs. Grandparent* are Mr and Mrs. Art Kimber of Grand Rapids and Wilma Tasker of Lake Odessa. Birth Announcement Joyfully announcing the birth of our third daughter. Paige Christine, bom Oct. o at But­ terworth Hospital. She weighs 6 lbs.. 13 ozs and is 20 inches long. She is welcomed home by parents. Wayne and Pam Pumfbrd. and sisters Leah and Leslie of Hastings It’s A Girl! Kay lee Alice, bom to Dan and Tammy Alexander of Midland. Mi. Former Hastings residence. She was bom Oct. 12 at 8: lo p.m weighing 6 lbs.. 11 ozs. Kay lee was welcom­ ed home by brother Austin. GIRL. Mark and Sharon Burnette announce the arrival of Katherine Elaine, bom Sept. 7. 1991. weighing 9 lbs . 2 ozs.. 20 inches long. Bom at Providence Hospital. Southfield. Michigan. Katherine was welcomed home by her sisters. Emily Ann and Caroline Hope. Proud grandparents are William and Ann Eastman. John and Nancy Garcia. Curtis and Laura Burnette and great-grandmother. Em­ ma Hoos. DON'T LET YOUR ASTHMA MANAGE YOU: when you can manage your asthma. For help, call your local American Lung Association. GIRL, Allison Lee. bom Sept. 26 at Butter­ worth Hospital. Grand Rapids al 7:35 a.m. to Tracy and Valerie Crumback. Middleville, weighing 6 lbs., 8 ozs. Proud grandparents arc Paul and Bonnie Crumback of Caledonia and John and Shirley Brenner of Grand Rapids. AMERICAN i LUNG ASSOCIATION ’ Issue of September 1,1990 Purpose: Purchase ol Computers Amount of issue: $47,377 DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS FINANCIAL REPORT Year Ending June 30, 1991 Maturity Dates Dear Delton School Citizen: The purpose of this communication is to inform you about the 1991-92 millage, our student membership, the operating budget and finally the year ending June 30, 1991, financial report. Any questions and/or suggestions from the community and/Or staff are welcomed and encouraged. I. GENERAL INFORMATION 1991-92 Appraised value of buildings & equipment Number of classrooms Number of teachers Number of students Pupil/dassroom teacher ratio Board of Education: HUAGirl! Carl and Brenda Blough of Lowell are the proud parents of Paula Kay. bom at St. Mary s Hospital. Oct. 16 at 4:40 a.m. weighing 7 lbs., 11 ozs. and 20M inches long. Proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dykstra of Freeport and Mr. and Mrs. Noah Blough of Lowell. Great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Harold Welton of Alto. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dykstra of Middleville. 26,891,727 113 103 2,170 22 $ Glen T. Woever, President Joseph J. Noto. Vico President Sally A. Adams, Secretary John W. Wells, Treasurer Wilbur C. Glonn, Trustee Paul 0. Hughes, Trustee Paul J. Skinner, Trustee September 28. 1992 September 28. 1993 September 28. 1994 September 28. 1995 Notes Outstanding 6-30-91 Amount Due $ 10.244.67 10.864.48 11.521.77 Bala 6.05% 6.05% 6.05% 6.05% —12218.85 $ 44,849.77 Issue of November 1. 1972 Purpose: Serial Building Bond Amount ol Issue: $4,015,000.00 Maturity Pam May 1. 1992/93 May 1. 1994/95 May 1, 1996/2000 May 1,2001/02 Notes Outstanding 6-30-91 Bala Amount Due $ 350,000.00 400,000.00 1,000,000.00 400.000.00 $2,150,000.00 5.4% 5.4% 5.5% 4.0% Issue of June 1. 1990 Purpose: School Improvements Amount of issue: (360,000.00 MalurHv Piles The Dolton Kellogg School District's financial books wore audited by Richard A. Buchanan of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Certified Public Accountant, and are open for Inspection by any citizen. Bile Amount Due May 1,1992 May 1,1993 May 1,1994 Notes Outstanding 6-30-91 $ 90,000.00 90,000.00 100.000.00 S 280,000.00 6.85% 6.30% 6.40% LONG TERM DEBT GROUP OlF ACCOUNTS JUNE 30, 1991 B. III. OPERATING 5,700 96.212 County allocated Voted Total operating miHage lor 1991-92 1972 Debt (high school) Amounts Available In Debt Retirement Fund Amounts to be Provided for Payment ol Bonds Amounts to be Provided for Payment ol Notes Total Resources to Liquidate Long Term Debt $ 83,425 $ 2,616,575 $ 83,166 $ 2.346.834 165.00Q 115(000 $ 2,865,000 $ 2,535,000 The Board of Education adopted a budget in June of $8,834,202.00. GENERAL FUND COMPARATIVE REVENUE/EXPENSE STATEMENT JUNE 30, 1991 199Q 4.230.061 225,770 2.830.326 152.495 $ Total Revenues $ EXPENDITURES Instruction $ Instruction/Employee Benefits Support Services Pupil Instructional Staff General Administration School Administration Business Support/Employee Benefits Community Services Community/Employee Benefits Capital Outlay Outgoing Transfers 4 Other Transactions Total Expenditures $ 7.438.652 1990 3,666,632 631,280 $ $ 7.554.470 1991 4,335,892 158,220 3,104,999 173.85Q 7,772,961 1991 $ 3,959,182 655.650 175.133 144,176 164,100 331,769 1.269,997 235.886 132.576 7,076 303,566 492.279 185,812 158,738 145.155 357,011 1,329,381 227.708 97,468 14,093 107,553 511 123 $ 7.748.874 Excess ol Expenditures $ 115,818 $ 0 Excess of Revenue 0 24,087 STATEMENT OF FUND BALANCE ENDED JUNE 30, 1991 1990 1991 Fund Balance - July 1,1990 $ 489.022 $ 373.403 Less Payables 40.376 Less Excess Revenue 115,818 Plus Excess Revenue Add Accounts 4 Tax Receivable .___ 4OSZ5 2,262 24,087 ______ 35 852 Fund Balance -June 30.1991 $ 373.403 $ GENERAL FUND COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30, 1991 ASSETS 1990 1991 $ Total Liabilities Fund Equity $ 40,376 .33XQ2Z $ 2,262 ____ 357.114 Total Liabilities & Fund Equity Cash in Bank $ $ 373.403 335.947 $ 11,098 0 305,967 16,508 15,694 10.109 359.376 $ 2.262 359.376 317.065 Actual Cash Balance 335.947 317.065 $ $ STATEMENT OF NOTES OUTSTANDING GENERAL FUND issue of February 1984 Purpose: Energy Conservation Improvement Amount of Issue: $ 372,000.00 Malmily Dales April 1. 1992 April 1. 1993 Notes Outstanding 6-30-91 Amount Due 55.000 00 $ ___ &AL00QJ2Q $ 1 15,000.00 Term Bonds Payable School Noles Payable Total Long Term Debt 2,700,000 ____ 155220 $ 2,865,000 Halfi 9.75% 9 75% 2,430,000 ____ 105.020 $ 2,535,000 NOVEMBER 1, 1972 DEBT RETIREMENT COMPARATIVE REVENUE/EXPENSE STATEMENT JUNE 30, 1991 1990 1991 75,413 81,007 Fund Equity - July 1,1991 $ $ REVENUES Property Taxes Interest on Investments Total Revenues EXPENDITURES Redemption ol Serial Bonds Interest on Bond Debt Agent Fees Total Expenditures Fund Equity-June 30.1991 279,476 5240 $ 284,716 $ 150,000 128,150 $ 102,560 $ 1.913 EXPENDITURES Loan to Computer Fund Improvement to Site $ 5.700 ___ 2112Q $ 0 . . IQ.4QQ Total Expenditures $ 98,880 $ 10,400 Fund Equity - June 30,1991 $ 43,259 $ 34.772 1972 BUILDING & SITE FUND COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30, 1991 ASSETS Cash in Bank Total Assets $ $ 43,259 43,259 $ $ 1991 34.772 34,772 LIABILITIES Fund Equity - June 30,1991 Total Liabilities A Fund Equity $ $ 43,259 43.259 $ 1 34,772 34,772 199Q 1999 BUILDING 4 SITE FUND COMPARATIVE REVENUE/EXPENSE STATEMENT JUNE 30, 1991 1991 0 $ 357,106 $ 272.852 $ 1991 150,000 119,600 ___ US! _____ 2Z2 $ $ 279,122 81,007 $ 270.693 $ 83,166 NOVEMBER 1, 1972 DEBT RETIREMENT COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30, 1991 $ 1990 76.958 4.049 $ 1121 78.471 Total Assets LIABILITIES Fund Equity - June 30. 1991 $ 81,007 $ 83,166 $ 81,007 $ 83.166 Total Liabilities & Fund Equity $ 81,007 $ 83,166 ASSETS Cash in Bank Taxes Receivable REVENUES Proceeds of Bond Issue Interest on Investments Transfer from General Fund Card System $ 360,000 2,078 0 _______ Q $ 0 8,255 105.000 ____ 5205 EXPENDITURES Legal Printing and Advertising Principal Interest improvements Fees $ 362,078 $ 118,560 3,780 1,192 0 0 0 _______ fl. $ 0 0 80,000 22,582 357,069 300 459,951 $ Total Expenditures $ 4,972 $ Fund Equity - June 30.1991 $ 357,106 $ 15,715 268,127 4 725 1990 1990 BUILDING & SITE FUND COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30, 1991 ASSETS Cash in Bank $ 1990 357,106 $ mi 15,715 Total Assets $ 357,106 $ 15.715 LIABILITIES Fund Equity - June 30,1991 $ 357,106 $ 15,715 Total Liabilities & Fund Equity $ 357,106 $ 15,715 SCHOOL LUNCH FUND COMPARATIVE REVENUE/EXPENSE STATEMENT JUNE 30, 1991 Fund Equity - July 1, 1990 1984 ENERGY CONSERVATION NOTE RETIREMENT FUND COMPARATIVE REVENUE/EXPENSE STATEMENT JUNE 30, 1991 (Included In General Fund) 359.376 Cash in Bank $ -521 Intercom Savings 1,060 Municipal Investments 335.408 Property Taxes Receivable 6,587 Accounts Receivable 20.855 Inventories —10014 Total Assets $ 373.403 LIABILITIES & FUND BALANCE Accounts Payable $ 40,376 $ $ 0 0 ___ 1213 Total Revenue Total Revenue BUDGET REVENUE Local Intermediate State Federal $ ____ 542 Fund Equity - July 1,1990 The debt retirement millage is as follows: 2.00 $ 1991 The operating millage for 1991 -92 is as follows: 7.8960 2ZJ5fifi9 35.4629 REVENUES Transfer Irom Computer Fund Transfer from General Fund Interest on Investments 1990 II. MILLAGE A. Woodland United Methodist Church will hold its annual Fall Festival and Bazaar Satur­ day. Oct 26 There will be homemade cinnamon rolls and coffee all morning from the opening at 9 a.m . a luncheon of broccoli cheese, chicken noodle and bean soups, egg salad, bologna salad and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, apple and pumpkin pies, applesauce and chocolate cake from 11 a.m. to I p m (both for a freewill offering), a bake sale, rag rugs, fall decorations and Chnstnus gifts and decorations. The bazaar will end at 2 p.m. The Woodland Methodist bazaar is always a big event in the fall schedule m Woodland. Marilyn Oaks is now borne from Blodgett Hospital. She is taking a liquid diet while her jaw heals from the surgery . Jim Kinney, who now owns the former home of Victor and Merle Sisson, came to the Woodland library Saturday and asked for any information about the house. He was shown the Sission family history , written by Victor in the 1987 Sesquicentennial History of Woodland. This article says: "In 1950, they moved to the house on Martin Road where they live today. This house is $ 1HQ 18,855 REVENUES Student Lunches $ 138,026 Adult Lunches 12,612 Ala-Carte Lunches 37,225 Federal Aid 92.850 State Aid 2222 1,206 Interest on Investments Miscellaneous Income 13,161 Head Start 7,403 Rebates 1,983 Michigan Sales Tax - Adult Lunches. 499 1111 $ 33,818 $ 142,562 17,664 33,019 106,800 2,335 1,507 13,656 12.992 792 ____ ZQfi Fund Equity • July 1.1990 $ 1192 1 $ 1911 1 REVENUES Transfer from General Fund $ 60.490 $ 66.713 Total Revenues $ 307,187 $ 332,033 Total Revenues $ 60.490 $ 66.713 40,000 19,987 $ 50,000 16.088 _6Z5 $ 66.713 103,399 111,563 12,190 1,791 5,170 4.305 471 7.610 38,769 499 2,066 1,729 $ $ EXPENDITURES Salaries $ Food Miscellaneous Other Expenses Retirement - State of Michigan Employee Benefits Telephone U.S.D.A. Commodity Mile Michigan Sales Tax Capital Outlay Workshops & Conferences Repairs 114,779 126,871 11.035 3,599 5,739 6,529 544 5,408 29,334 697 5,024 1,381 —XQB EXPENDITURES Note on Principal Interest Agent Fees Total Expenditures ____ 503 $ 60.490 $ 1 Fund Equity - June 30.1991 $ 1984 ENERGY CONSERVATION NOTE RETIREMENT FUND COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30, 1991 (Included In General Fund) 1112 1 ASSETS Cash in Bank Total Assets $ $ 1 1 $ $ UH 1 1 LIABILITIES Fund Equity - Juno 30. 1991 Total Liabilities & Fund Equity $ $ 1 1 $ $ 1 1 1972 BUILDING & SITE FUND COMPARATIVE REVENUE/EXPENSE STATEMENT JUNE 30, 1991 Fund Equity - July 1. 1990 $ 1990 39,579 $ U5J 43.259 Total Expenditures called a 'Centennial House.' for the man who built it had been to the centennial celebration in Philadelphia, had seen and admired a house like it there, obtained a copy of the plans and come home and built one. The home has 10 rooms and bath. 10 foot ceilings, nine outside doors. 36 windows and a large, deep base­ ment The date 'Sept. 18. 1879* is carved m the cement wall of the basement." The centennial celebration would have been held tn 1876. so it took three years to get me house built. Kinney said he would look for cement tn the basement, but he thought the basement wall was built entirely of stone. Kinney was referred to Tom Ntetlumer and some other local historicans xnd said he would Jo further research in county records, but because he works in Grand Rapids, it is hard to research county records on Saturdays And speaking of the library. Harold Stan­ nard. B<>b Crockford. Frank Townsend and George Schaibly pointed the north front room last week. Because the weather was cold, they had to do the two coats on two different days and go back a third day to replace the book shelves. New books received in the library last week were "The Cat Who Knew a Cardinal" by Lillian Jackson Braun. "Daughter of Deceit" by Victoria Holt. "Lost and Found" by Marilyn Harris, and "Voices In Summer." “Flowers in the Rain.” "Under Gemini” and "The Day of the Storm.” all by Rosamunde Pilcher. Zion Lutheran Church will hold a “Meijer Party" Thursday. Nov. 7. Members of the church are selling the limited number of tickets now. An "Eternal Flame" counterweight and chain was given to Zion Lutheran Church recently by Bill and Margaret Brodbeck, in memory of Abe Brodbeck Jr. Sunday morning and Sunday evening, the Rev. Joe Huston of Holt United Methodist Church spoke at the first two sessions of the five-service seminar he is holding at Lakewood United Methodist Church. The seminar is titled "Matters of Heart and Home." Ed and Phyllis Gilbert of Maniitee, pastor Ward Pierce’s cousin, entertained the children during the evening service. A potluck dinner with around 60 people was held at noon, and finger foods were served after the evening service. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, John Waite will entertain the children during the services, he planned to do a balloon act and have a clown for the Wednesday evening closing program. O.R. McMillen is still having therapy at Tendercare, but it is hoped Mercedeth will be able to feed him at home in the near future. Dawn Manning of Hamilton, Ontario, spent Sunday afternoon and evening with John Lucas in Lansing and came to the Lucas' Woodland home to spend Sunday night. She returned to Hamilton Monday morning. While in Woodland, she and John discussed their wedding plans with his mother. It will be a small family wedding in Hamilton during November. Because Catherine Lucas will be in Canada for her son’s wedding in mid-Novembcr, the 40th anniversary of Woodland Township's Library will be observed in December. Retimed Professor George Spindler gave the community the building and his personal col­ lection of 1,500 books on his 80th birthdays, Nov. 15, 1951, making Woodland's library one of the oldest in the area. Most of the farmers in the Woodland area have now finished harvesting corn and beans. Some are drying their crops in on-the-farm driers, and many have already planted winter wheat, some by airplane last last month. Eighteen members of the Zion Lutheran Youth Organization held their October meeting and a fall celebration Sunday even­ ing. They met at the church with leaders Bill and Lorraine Freedlund and carved pum­ pkins. After the pumpkins were done, they had a treasure hunt, then they took a hay ride into the MacKenzics woods, where they had a hot dog roast. A hay ride back to the church ended the evening. Zion Lutheran Church will hold a costume party for all ages Saturday at 6 p.m. There will be secret visiti rs and games, and cider and doughnuts will .c served. ___ $ 292.224 $ 312,974 Cash tn Bank Accounts Receivable inventory $ 13,380 15,203 _-LXii $ 38.550 6.2 r3 JUEd Total Fund Equity $ 33,818 $ 52.8/7 Fund Equity - June 30. 1991 Legal Notices State ot MicNgaa Probate Court County ot Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Estate File No 91 20732 Sfc Estate of VELMA I. JARRARD DECEASED Social Security No. M3-4C 8774 TO All INTERESIED PERSONS. You interest In the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this heating. TAKE NOTICE On November 7 »99) al 11.30 a m . in the piobule courtroom Hastings Michigan, before Hen. Richard H Shaw Judge of Probate a heaiing will be held on the petition of Anne C. Oslrolh i equalling that Anne C Oslroth be apfiomted personal representative of the estate of Velma I Jarrard Deceased who lived ot 240 East North Street Hastings Michigan and who died October 6. 1991. and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated Moy 13 1977 be admit led to probate. Il it also requested that the heii s at law ol saia deceased be determined Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal lepieientative or Io both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mantlis of the date of publication ol this notice Notice is furtner given that the estate will then be assign ed to entitled persons appearing ol record October 21 1991 Richard J Hudson (P1522O) SIEGEl HUDSON GEE & FISHER 607 North Broadway Hastii gi Michigan 49058 (6I6| 945 3495 ANNE C OSTROTH 8y Rli.hard J Hudson Addiess of Personal Representative 23^703 Stonehenge Nov! Michigan48375 (10 24) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 24. 1991 — Page 11 Jayvee, frosh grid team lose to Sturgis 23-8 The Hastings Junior Varsity football team lost to undefeated Sturgis Thursday 23-8. After a close first half. Sturgis dominated the second half and pulled away for the win. Sturgis scored in the 1st quarter in a safety as Stan Norris was tackled in the end zone. Shortly later the Trojans scored on a fake field goal and failed on the extra point for an 8-0 halftime lead. Hastings had intercepted a pass and ran it back 50 yards to the Trojan eight, but fumbled and lost the ball. The Saxons fumbled twice and were intercepted once in the 1st half and lost 3 fumbles in the second half. "We gave away the ball too many times giving Sturgis good scoring opportunities." said Coach Bernie Oom. “The game was closer than the score indicates." With the help of Hastings turnovers. Sturgis scored twice in the second half. Hastings scored in the final minute as Norris dove over from the two. Norris also ran over the extra points. "It seemed like every bad break that could happen to a team happened to us." continued Oom. "Penalties and turnovers hurt us bad. but Sturgis played well." The Hastings freshmen football team was defeated by Sturgis last night by the score of 16-0. The game was a match-up of very even teams and the Trojans came on in the fourth quarter to seal the victory. The Saxons played hard defense from the opening kickoff and forced the Trojans to fumble the ball on their second play from scrimmage. The Sturgis defense, however, held strong and forced Hastings to turn over the ball after four plays. The second half con­ tinued with each defense controlling the play and the half ended 0-0. The Saxons then made an offensive error in the second half and gave the ball to the Tro­ jans on the 20-yard line. Sturgis then scored five plays later and added the two-point con­ version for a 8-0 lead. Sturgis then added another score with less than a minute left when they gained control of the ball on the Saxon one. They punched the ball and added the two-point conversion. The freshmen Saxons are now 4-3 on the season. Their next opponent is Coldwater at home Thursday. Middle School defeats Middleville The Hastings eighth grade girls "B" basketball team defeated Middleville by 20-14. Kelly Bcllgraph had 10 points, while Betsie Keeler added eight for Hastings. Shasta Homing and Kelly Bcllgraph had their best games of the season, according to Coach Purgid. - —The Hastings seventh grade "BH basketball team edged Middleville 8-7. The young Saxons were led by Theresa Swihert with four points and Trfria Waldren and Meghan Pierce with two each. Saxon frosh eagers lose to Ionia The Hastings freshman basketball team lost to Ionia Thursday 46-19. Danielle Dipert scored nine points, while Denise Heath added six. BOWLING RESULTS Wednesday P.. Mace s Pharmacy 20-8; Friendly Home Parties 19-9; Varney’s Stables 19-9; Misfits 18-10; Valley Realty 15-13; Nashville Locker 13- 15; Hair Care Center 13-15; Lifestyles 12-16; Easy Rollers 11-17; Bye 0^28. High Games and Series - L. Yoder 186- 519; N. Hummel 189-486; V. Slocu, 190460; I. Ruthruff 181-452; B. Miner 171-442; T. Decker 174-431; M. Matson 162-431; P. Castleberry 157-426; T. Soya 169-410; B. Johnson 170-399; M. Haywood 137-320; P. Snyder 180-130; S. Brietner 173-420; B. High 170-421; K. Becker 497; J. Sanlnocencio 160; P. Frederickson 175; C. McKay 182; C. Trumbull 141. Sunday Mixed BS’ers 18-10; Alley Cats 18-10; H & H 18-10; Die Hards 16-12; Wanders 16-12; Holley Rollers 16-12; Gutter Dusters 16-12; Load Hogs 16-12; Sand Baggers 16-12; Hooter Crew 18-8; Chug A Lugs 13-5; Green Backs 12-16; Pin Busters 11-17; Get Along Gang 11-13; Really Rottens 10-18; Rude Ones 9-19; Misfits 6-22. Mens High Game and Series - J. Barnum 211-223-184-618; D. Welsch 222-577; E. Behmdt 232-553; J. Hodges 203; C. Wilson 224; R. Mack 226; B. Miller 201; G. Snyder 198; R. Little 205; M. Tilly 191; G. Sutliff 198; B. Drayton 207. Women High Game and Series - F. Ruthniff 221-550; D. Kelley 190; M. Snyder 190; D. Snyder 181; K. Becker 185; D. Oliver 179; B. Moody 197; A. Snyder 169; S. SanBom 166; V. Miller 168; D.A. Snyder 160. 7 Thursday A.M. Tea For Three 22-10; Who Cares 19-13; Cracker Backs 18#-13#; Hummers 18-14; Bosleys 17#-14#; Question Marks 16#-15#; Varneys 16-16; Leftovers 15-17; Marys 15-17; Valley Realty 14#-13#; Slow Pokes 14-18; Kreative Komcr 12#-19#; Northland Opt. 12#-15#; Kloostermans 9-23. High Games and Series - M. Atkinson 206-553; J. McKeough 163; C. Stuart 161; O. Gillons 215-492; N. Hummel 182-493; P. Fisher 163; B. Norris 166; J. Mcmillon 185-475; S. VandenBurg 177-494; L. Allen 150; R. Kuempel 163; P. Hamilton 191-484; N. Wilson 189; A. Perez 182-508; J. McQuem 177; F. Ruthruff 182; K. Thomason 189; C. Ryan 137; K. Weyerman 165. Team Standings McDonald s 20-8; Cornerstone Realty 17-11; T.J.’s 16#-11#; Cracker Backs 14- 14; Brown Jug 12-16; Stefanos 11 #-16#; Hastings Mutual 11-17; Sud’s Girls 10-18. Good Games and Series - S. Delcatto 142; L. Aspinall 191-152; J. Hurless 162; B. Moody 228-200-604; L. Apsey 180-172-475; C. Meuller 146; C. Cuddahee 180-168-459; S. Everett 164. D.-Snyder 203-183-542; N. Kloosterman 168; T. Daniels 195; P. Norris 187- 176; R. Benner 148. Tuesday Mixed Naughty & Nice 23-9; Consumers Concrete 21-11; Cascade Home Improvement 20-12; Finishing Touch 18-14; Alley Cats 17-15; The 7th grade girls basketball team split with a win and a' loss Wednesday against Wayland. The "B” team earned a 22-10 win. The "A" team lost 37-21. Leading scorers for Hastings were Janette Jennings with seven points, and Jodi Songer and Theresa Swihart with six. HYAA roundup The Hastings eight grade football team defeated Marshall Saturday 25-6. Jack Taylor scored two touchdowns and Craig Bowen and Jason Deal added one apiece for Hastings. The seventh grade team, under coach Chad Miller, wrapped up a 2-4 season with a 14-0 win over Harper Creek. Ed Youngs scored both touchdowns and Rock Wager added the extra points. The fifth and sixth graders defeated Marshall 26-0. Josh Cappon, David Ross, Chad Campbell and Larry Bailey scored touchdowns for Hastings. Hastings ended the season 3-3-1. The Hastings cross country teams held onto their previous standings after Tuesday's Twin Valley meet at Albion. Coldwater won the boys conference meet to finish in a tie for the league title with Lakeview, which had won the dual meet season. Hillsdale prevailed in the girls meet to clinch the overall title, having already finished first in duals. The Saxon boys, which finished sixth, were led by Matt Lancaster’s 23rd-place time of 18:00. Other times and places include Matt Kuhlman, 24th (18:10); Bill Richards, 28th (18:23); Jeremy Maiville, 37th (18:42); Jason Kaiser, 48th (18:45); and Dan Allen, 49th (20:02). There were 56 runners in the field. The girls finished fifth, and were 34 in dual meets. Nicole Wood was the top finisher for Hastings. She was 18th in 21:52. Other times include Jenny Blair, 26th Thomapplc Valley Equipment 15-17; Miller’s Carpel 14-18; Woodmansee Construction 14-18; Admiral 14-18; Middle Lakers 13-19Neils Printing 12-20; J&S Auto 11-21. Men High Games & Series C. Haywood 182-522; F. Huey 182; S. Ander­ son 486; R. Mack 232-620; B. Ludescher 187G. Hause 195; R. Hause 225-565. Womens High Games & Series E. Newmeiyer 166-446; V. Norris 396; S Landis 190-451; J. Bryans 201-460; C. Haupt 176; M. Anderson 174-408; E. Johnson 182; B Wilkins 200-539. Monday Mixers Three Ponies Tack 19#-8#; Ferrcllgas 19-9; Grandmas Plus One 19-9; Rowdie Girls 15- 13; Michelob 14#-13#; Dads Post #241 14- 14; Outward Appearance 14-14; Hastings Bowl 14-14; Lory Giris 14-14; Girrbachs 13-15; Deweys Auto Body 11-17; Miller Real Estate 11-17; Pioneer Apartments 9-19; Miller Carpets 9-19. High Games and Series - M. Wieland 193-537; M. Stanton 202-472; S. Carlson 172-464; Y. Markley 168-470; S. VanDenburg 235-567. High Games - B. Howes 172; V. Hubka 168; A. Elliston 141; M. Nystrom 170; M. Moore 159; K. Moore 123: D. Gross 115; N. Morgan 147; V. Carr 164; M. Blough 145; P. Herrington 156; P. Steonz 145; T. Allen 131; N. Bayha 138; L. Friend 143; C. Graham 142; A. Swanson 151; R. Girrbach 172; S. Nevins 216. YMCA-Youth Council’s High School Volleyball Team W-L-T Division I Davis.......................................................... 10-2-0 Sluds........................................................... 10-2-0 Drew Crew.................................................3-9-0 Tait............................................................. 1-11-0 Division H Lester........................................................... 8-1-0 Who Cares.................................................. 6-3-0 Too Tall...................................................... 54-0 Hubberts....................................................4-8-09 Cosmic Boppers................................ 1-8-0 On Saturdays, beginning October 26 and running until November 23, the YMCA will be running a basketball program for youth in the T.K. School District. The program will be held in Page Elementary School and will be under the leadership of the T.K. Basketball NEWS Bowlerettes Andrus of Hastings 21 #-6#; Kent Oil 18-10; Hecker's Ins. 16-12; D.J. Electric 15-13; Brittens Concrete 14#-I3#; Al and Pete’s Sport Shop 12-16: Dorothy Hairstyling 11-17; Good Time Pizza 4-24. High Games and Series - E. Dunham 199- 512; J. Decker 187-516; L Elliston 213-515; J. Elliston T76479; E. Ulrich 172471; D. Snyder 191-547; M. Merrick 158464; K. Fowler 189494. Good Games - B. Wilson 152; T. Elliston 161; R. Murphy 165; S. Pennington 180; L. Schantz 171; T. Loftus 172; P. Britten 174; B. Hanford 154; S. Merrill 164. ^HALLOWEEN PARTY October 25th • MEXICAN DINNER • For your listening enjoyment dance to the following band ... “COUNTRY RANGERS” of...YOUR Community can be read every week in The Hastings NURSE AIDE TRAINING CLASSES Starting ... OCtObBT 28 BARRY TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting October 1 1991 Meeting called lo order at 7:30 p.m. All board members present, plus 4 residents. Approved minutes and treasurers reports as presented. Approved storting process for redeeming cemetery lots with no activity for ot least 40 years. Adopted resolution opposing incorporation as a charter township. Adopted resolution opposing Rails & Trails. Approved bills presented plus payrolls. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m Lois Bromley Clerk Asserted to by William B. Wooer Supervisor (10 24) Tendercare 945-9564 • PUBLIC NOTICE • Notice is hereby given that an accuracy test will be conducted on the automatic tabulating equip­ ment which will be used to tabulate the absent voters ballots from the November 5, 1991 Odd Year General Election on Thursday, October 31. 1991 at 2 p.m. In the office of the City Clerk. City Hall, Hastings, Michigan. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk PURCHASING ASSISTANT Part-time position (mornings) with local manufac­ turing company. Should have prior experience in purchasing in a manufacturing environment using computerized MRP. Experience with use of CRT and PCs a plus. Must have good analytical skills and good oral and written communication skills. Submit written resume to... PRO LINE COMPANY 1675 W. Gun Lake Road. Hastings, Ml 49058 Attn: Stephen H. Wales II For your... St. Rose Annual • Individual Health • Group Health • Retirement • Life • Home • Auto RUMMAGE SALE Friday, October 25 • NOTICE • HOPE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS. PROPERTY OWNERS ANO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS INSURANCE COVERAGE • Farm • Business • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings • Rental Property • Motorcycle PUBLIC HEARING for ZONING CHANGE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11,1991 7:00 P.M. At the Hope Township HaM on M-43 Near Shultz Road Since 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE ...of 945-3412 Notice Hope Twp. The following fees will take immediate effect: Fines for No Permits: Double Charge Temporary Non-Conforming Residence Use Permit: $15 Permit for one year $10 Electrical hook-up $10 Six (6) month extension permit For Zoning questions or building permits contact Richard H. Leinaar Tuesdays 8 A.M. to 11 A.M. Telephone 948-2464. Other times can be arranged by appointment. Hope Township Board I Shirley R. Case, Clerk Sqjj' "Ollie Ti/me Folk Art Shows" presents ■ Kalamazoo, Mi NOV. 1,2 & 3,199! • NOTICE • * Fri Night Preview 5-9 pm, Adm $5 TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN * Saturday lOam-5 pm, Adm $3 ** Sunday 12-5 pm, Adm. $3 * Children 6-12 $1.50, Under 6 IHEt. Notice is hereby given that the Odd Year General Election will be held in the City of Hastings. In said County and State, on Tuesday, November 5. 1991 from 7:00 o'clock in the forenoon until 8:00 p.m. in the afternoon, for the purpose of electing candidates for the following offices: MARGO MILLER • THE WEATHERVANE 16? i Mam S<. FlAnkAnmultf Miab/M UW I MAYOR; CITY CLERK; CITY TREASURER. ONE MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF REVIEW. ONE ALDERMAN FROM EACH WARD FOR FOUR YEAP TERMS. NINE MEMBERS TO THE CHAR TER REVISION COMMISSION GAIL LYN MILLER - COLONIAL CORNERS ($17)724 JK46 OLDETYM1 lot.KAHl SHOWS The following proposal will also be on the ballot: 1991 lull Schedule Det- 6, 7 i 8 - Mint IMA Spurts Arend oil) V ix V V i^u V To hear request by Hope Township Boaro for Zoning Change from RL1 (Single Family Residential Lake) to RL2 (Single and Two Family Residential Lake) for Igowild Heights Plat on the southwest end of Long Lake. Section 20. The legal description and map may be viewed during regular business hours Tues days 8 a m. to 11 a m or on Wednesdays 9 a.m. lo 12 noon and 1 p.m to 3 p.m. at the Hope Township Hall located at 5463 S. Wall lake Road on M-43 Richard H. Leinaar Hope Township Zoning Administrator Christmas in the Country 1-94 Exit 80 at Sprinkle Rd. "Shall there be a general revision of the charter ot the City of Hastings?" _ Sharon Vickery, City Clerk Hastings, Michigan Beginning Monday. October 28. at the Mid­ dle School in Hastings, the YMCA and the Hastings Youth Council, will be holding its annual wrestling clinic. The program is open to all youth in 3-6 grades. The program will run Monday through Friday from 3:15 to 4:30 and will be under the direction of Mike Gog­ gins, head coach of the Middle School wrestl­ ing program. Participants will learn wrestling skills, fundamentals and will participate in an intramural wrestling tournament on Saturday. Nov. 2. from 8:30-noon. The cost is $8 per person and is payable the first day of practice. Sponsorships arc available upon request. For more information, please call the YMCA ar 9454574. Apply between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Wings Stadium Legal Notice coaches. Girls will participate from 9-11 and boys from 11:15-1:15. The cost is $10 and is payable at the door. Pre-registration is not re­ quired. Scholarships are available upon request. BANNER Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE' — 8:00 P.M. to Midnight — Members and Guest • Hastings Elks • 945-5308 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Church Basement Hall (23:12); Kari Cullen. 28th (23:32); Kym Langford, 35th (25:52). Last Wednesday Hastings competed in its final dual meet at Coldwater. The boys team lost 1744, while the girls posted a 15-50 win. The boys were again led by Lancaster, who was fourth in a season-bejt time of 17:43. Other finishers include Maiville. eighth (18:14); Richards, ninth (18:23); Kuhlman, 12th (19:17); Kaiser, 13th (19:37); Allen, 14th (20:47); Chuck Bryan, 15th (20:52); and Pat Kelly, 19th (22:30). Wood led the girls with a first-place 21:25 run. Others include Vos, second (21:40); Langford, third (22:30); Cullen, fifth (23:29); Blair, eighth (24:00); Heather Jordan, ninth (27:38); and Jenny McKeough, 10th (29:31). The Saxons will compete in the regional meet this weckerid. Words for the ¥s Thursday Twisters Hastings Bowl 22-6; Geukes Market 20-8; Andrus Chevrolet 17-11; Sam's Brothers 15- 13; Bowman Refrigeration 12#-15#; Samrock Tavern 11-17; Hastings Mutual 9-19; Ray James Electromechanical 5 #-22#. High Games - B. Roush 156; S. Baum 169; B. Cramer 186; S. Sanborn 150; L. Barnum 175; K. Hooten 154; W. Barker 156; B. Bowman 167; M. Patten 168; S. Wright 151; D. Staines 160; T. Christian 171; S. Thomp­ son 183; K. Sutfin 158; N. Taylor 155; P. Arends 182; N. Bird 152; K. Payne 157; D. Greenfield 150; J. Gasper 176; S. Ten Hopen 166; P. Guy 163. High Games and Series - L. Barnum 189-510; K. Hooten 169-451; S. Wright 171-463; D. Staines 160-454; S. Thompson 183-450; N. Taylor 193-491; J. Gasper 198- 531; S. TenHopen 179-507; P. Guy 178482. Serving 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. 7th grade eagers split pair of games Saxon cross country teams compete in Twin Valley meet mK V jx �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 24, 1991 Preview Conference seasons concluding Friday; Trojans, Lions secure championships by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor The clock is winding down on the 1991 high school football season. And although the results haven't been quite as remarkable as they were in 1990, area fans have had plenty to cheer about. Four of the five county schools — Hastings, Middleville, Delton and Maple Valley -- won their respective conference titles a year ago. With the exception of the Panthers, they all made the playoffs as well. This year the Trojans and the Lions each repeated as league champions, and both teams also remain in the hunt for post­ season playoff bids. There will be no Twin Valley title for Hastings this season. But the Saxons will finish in the upper division, which is not bad given the caliber of competition they have faced week in and week out. Hastings will close out the league slate Friday at Coldwater. Middleville and Delton also will be playing in their final conference games as well. Here is a look at this week’s games: Hastings at Coldwater . The Saxons are coming off what may be its best performance of the year, a 20-13 victory over Sturgis. The Trojans had won four straight games, but a pair of short touchdown runs by Chris Youngs and one by Ryan Martin helped Hastings to its fourth Twin Valley win against two losses. The Cardinals (3-3, 3-4) are also streaking. Coldwater's win over Albion last week was its third straight. Saxon coach Bill Karpinski said he would rather play the Cardinals earlier in the season. "I don't know what it is, but it seems like every year they are playing very good football by the time we play them," he said. "They seem to get better and better as the season goes on.” Hastings, which defeated Coldwater 20-6 at home last year en route to the Twin Valley title, downed the Trojans by doing what it does best. The Saxons controlled the football with a balanced offense, played solid defense, and did not hurt themselves with mistakes. A win over Coldwater will secure third place in the league, higher should secondplace Marshall slip. Mark it down. Pick: Hastings 23, Coldwater 7 Calvin Christian at Middleville The fall sports season has been very kind indeed to the Trojans. Middleville has already won conference titles in girls cross country and girls tennis, while the basketball team is currently atop the league standings. But the football team is at the top of the list The Trojans secured at least a share of the O-K Blue title with a 48-8 drubbing of Kelloggsville last week. It was the fifth straight title for Middleville. Trojan coach Skip Pranger is doing his best to see that his team does not look past this week's game to next Friday's showdown with Wayland. Middleville thumped the Squires 43-0 last year. The Trojans (6-0, 7-0) dropped a spot to 10th in the Associated Press Class B poll despite the huge win, switching places with Coopersville, which won a share of the O-K Gold crown on Friday. The possibility exists that the two teams could meet in the playoffs. Calvin Christian (2-4, 2-5) is coming off a rough 13-8 loss to Godwin Heights last week. They’ll wish they were playing the Wolverines again after they get a taste of Middleville's brand of power football. Pick: Middleville 42, Calvin Christian 7 Delton Kellogg at Mattawan The Panthers couldn't come back from a 22-12 halftime deficit against Pennfield in Friday's KVA showdown. They lost the game 22-18 and a chance to claim a share of the conference lead. Delton coach Rob Heethuis said that it was an evenly played game for the most part, but his team made some crucial mistakes and was not helped by a couple of "marginal" calls from the officials. The big plays were a late second-quarter interception of a Doug Tigchelaar pass that Pennfield converted into what turned out to be the winning touchdown, and a critical pass interference call on a fourth down play as Pennfield was driving for its first score. The game was marred by a one-hour delay in the third quarter due to lightning. On the bright side, the Panthers have running back Jeff Edwards back from a shoulder injury. He had 119 yards rushing to lead the Delton offense on Friday. The Panthers will not win a league title this season and will not make the playoffs, so this game and next week's home game with Hastings is now their season. Pick: Delton 30. Mattawan 13 Hopkins at Maple Valley This will be a crucial battle between two high-powered teams that are thinking playoffs. Maple Valley won its 20th straight regular season game Friday with a 28-7 win over Bellevue. The win earned the Lions possession of the "Little Brown Jug" for the 11th consecutive year and ensured them of a second straight SMAA title and their third in the past four years. Maple Valley popped up in the AP Class CC poll for the first time this week, debuting at 10th. With the conference Johnston competes in Class B finals in tennis championship secured, the Lions now may focus all of its energies on reaching the playoffs for the second straight season. It won't be an easy trip. Hopkins is explosive and has a superb running game, as evidenced by last week's 32-21 win over Battle Creek St. Philip. Hopkins totalled 419 yards rushing in the game. Maple Valley also has a tough running game, led by Jeremy Reynolds, Aaron Patrick and Scott English. The team that makes the fewest mistakes should win the game, a necessity if the Lions are to receive a post-season bid. Guenther Mittelstaedt has waked miracles this season, molding a team that had just three returning starters into a league champion and within an arm's length of the playoffs. This game could be decided by field position, and Maple Valley's special teams have been brilliant. Pick: Maple Valley 22. Hopkins 20 Lakewood at Ovid-Elsie The Vikings, which have long been near the bottom of the league standings, are turning into a team to be reckoned with under coach Mark Helms. That was obvious Friday as Lakewood went into the final seven minutes of the game tied with Capital Circuit champion Lansing Catholic Central. The Cougars scored a late touchdown for a 14-7 win. Junior quarterback Noel Baldwin had one of his best games of the season, throwing fa-180 yards and a touchdown. His favorite target, Tom Richardson, caught five balls for 60 yards. The Lakewood running game has been something of a puzzle all season. The Vikes rushed for 74 yards against LCC, one week after dominating Charlotte with over 200 yards. Credit the Cougar defense for that Helms knows that his squad will need to move the ball on the ground to beat OvidElsie, which suffered a heart-breaking 10-7 loss to Ionia in a game that decided the Mid j. Michigan Conference championship. O-E defeated the Vikings 33-7 last season. Lakewood's schedule may prevent it from posting a winning season. With LCC, O-E and Ionia to close out the slate, the Vikings will find out in a huny just how far they've come Pick: Ovid Elsie 16, Lakewood 14 Hastings jayvee eagers win pair of games The Hastings junior varsity basketball team defeated Ionia Thursday 49-30 and routed Albion Tuesday 60-18. In the Ionia game, the Saxons jumped out to a 25-13 halftime lead and cruised to the win. Katie Murphy score 16 points on eight of 11 shooting. Tia Nichols added 12 points, five assists and seven steals. Against the Wildcats, the Saxons led by only 9-6 after one quarter, but outscored Albion a combined 33-7 in tne second and tnird quarters. Nichols scored 14 points to lead Hastings, while Brandi Brandt aded 11. Teresa Kelly chipped in nine. Karyn Rose scored just two points, but was a dominant force on the boards, grabbing a dozen rebounds. Grid squads move up in computer rankings Do you believe in miracles? A week ago at this time, even a normally optimistic Hastings football coach Bill Karpinski conceded that his team would be a long shot to reach the state Class BB playoffs. The Saxons had dropped to eighth in the Region 2 computer rankings, and only the top four teams reach the playoffs. But Hastings jumped to fifth in this week's rankings, released on Tuesday, following a big 20-13 win over Sturgis. The Saxons trail Three Rivers (83.429 points); Zeeland (74.000); Dowagiac (69.429) and Stevensville-Lakeshore (67.143). Hastings follows with 58.714 points. "(The rankings) are very unpredictable," Karpinski said when asked about the Saxons' chances for a post season bid "If we could have beaten Marshall, we would be in very good position. We just have to take care of our own business and things will take care of themselves." Undefeated Maple Valley also moved up, jumping a notch to fourth in Class CC Region 3. The Lions, which trail Battle Creek Pennfield, Ovid-Elsie and Shepherd, play Hopkins, ranked second in Class C Region 2, Friday. Middleville, which is also unbeaten, remained at third in Class B Region 2, trailing Coopersville and Vicksburg. Delton is 10th in the region. Last week's picks: 4-1, .800 Best pick: LCC 14, Lakewood 6 Worst pick: Sturgis 20, Hastings 14 Season totals: 27-7, .794 Next week's games Hastings at Delton Middleville ay Wayland Maple Valley at Portland Ionia at Lakewood Soccer team advances in district tourney The Hastings soccer team advanced in district play with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Caledonia on Monday. The Saxons, who are now 14-5-1 overall, played Lowell Wednesday with a trip to the finals on Saturday at Delton at stake. The Scots had lost to Hastings 5-1 in a match held last week, but seemed to have improved their passing over the weekend. "We panicked a little after they got their first goal and played on our heels," Hastings coach Doug Mepham said. "We must learn to settle things down and play our game." Jeff Lambert, the Saxons' leading goal scorer, tallied his 22nd of the season. Scott Ricketts also scored for Hastings, his seventh of the year. Keeper Shawn Ahearn made several outstanding stops to help in the win. The winner of Wednesday's game advances to the district finals on Saturday at 2 p.m. Delton and Middleville will play in the other semi-final. The Hastings tennis team failed to qualify for last weekend's state finals, but first singles player Sarah Johnston reached the tourney by virtue of reaching the finals of the regional tournament. Johnston, a sophomore, advanced to the second round before losing to Kenowa Hills all-stater Stacy Prince. Prince lost to Middleville's Erin Voherton in the quarterfinals. Hastings quarterback Jessie Lyons, shown here in an earlier game against r hop'29„lead the Saxons over Coldwater Friday in their final league &Ha„s"nss' 5‘2, has an oulside chance 10 reach ,he Playoffs for the second straigni year. Jayvee hooters wrap up season The Hastings junior varsity soccer team ended its season with a 2-1 loss to Caledonia on Thursday. The Saxons finished 4-7-1 on the season. Derek Chandler scored the lone Hastings goal, a team-leading seventh of the season. "We got off to a slow start this season," coach Larry Melendy summarized, “but we showed much improvement as the season progressed." Bill McMacken added six goals, followed by Mike Toburen with five. The defense was led by Ben Hughes, Harold Eissler, Mike Baker, and Marc Kaiser, while the keeping was handled by Mike Williams. Halfbacks Joe James, Kyle Steward, Jonathan Chotguis, Ryan Nevins and Nick Lewis set up many of the goals with their passing, according to Melendy. Hastings' Malyka DeGoa drives past an Albion player during Tuesday's 49-45 victory. The Lady Saxons, who improved to 7-8 overall and 5-4 in the Twin Valley with the win, will be host to Lakeview Tuesday. The Spartans are in second place behind unbeaten Coldwater in the league standings. Lady Saxons use ‘D’ to defeat Albion 49-45 When the Hastings girls basketball team plays defense like coach Jack Longstreet wants it to, its opponents are in big trouble. Second-place Albion found that out Tuesday night, as the Lady Saxons held on to post a 49-45 home victory. The win improved Hastings' overall mark to 7-8 and its Twin Valley slate to 5-4. Albion, which defeated Hastings in overtime earlier in the season, came into the game sporting an impressive 11-3 mark. The Saxons pressure defense frustrated the Wildcats throughout, causing numerous turnovers and limiting Albion to a sub-30 percent shooting night from the floor. "We played consistently sound defense the whole game," Longstreet said. "We always try to hold our opponents down to 45 points or less, and we were able to do that against a team that had been averaging over 50 points per game." While the defense was making life miserable for the Wildcats, senior Shana Murphy was having a big offensive night. She hit eight of 10 field goal attempts and four of six free throws for a team-high 20 points, tying a career-high. Even so, the win was not without its anxious moments. Albion nailed back-toback three-pointers to slice a 10-point lead to four in the final minutes, but the Saxons were able to maintain their composure and hang on for the win. Hastings trailed at the end of one quarter 10-8, but outscored the Wildcats 15-6 in the second quarter to seize a 23-16 halftime advantage. "It was a good team effort by all ten girls," Longstreet said. "The two sophomores we brought up (to the varsity) played very well, as did all the rest of the girls." Longstreet was referring to center Kelly Eggers and guard Katie Murphy. Eggers scored five points, including a clutch threepoint play in the second quarter, and Murphy provided some consistent ball­ handling. Anne Endsley also had a good all-around game, scoring 10 points, grabbing eight rebounds and handing out six assists. Heather Daniels chipped in seven points. Hastings connected on 20 of 52 from the floor, and it outscored Albion 9-0 from the free throw line. The Saxons are now preparing for Tuesday's game against Lakeview, which was tied with Albion in the Twin Valley race prior to Tuesday's games. The Spartans blew out Hastings 61-42 in the two teams prior meeting. Send.. The BANNER to a friend. It makes an ideal gift! Call Us to Subscribe: (616) 948-8051 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 24, 1991 — Page 9 then on. we were together at least once a week. "I received a warm welcome from her parents and her brother and his wife. Her father was a rural mail carrier (Charles H. Gaskill) about ready to retire. Her mother was a lovely person who reminded me of my own mother. "Ruby had taught in the country schools and in the Second Ward School in the city of Hastings of several years. She had not con­ sidered getting married, mostly because her mother wanted her to wait until her father had retired. "We would go for rides frequently. Ruby and Verda and I in the front scat, my Aunt Samantha Peckham. Maude and Sopha in the back scat. One time, when we started for a ride, Sopha. a little over 3 years old. pointed her finger at Ruby and asked my aunt. 'Why docs she have to go along every time?' "1 stopped the car and asked her. 'Don't you like Ruby? How would you like to have her come and live with us?’ From Time to Time... By Esther Walton Family life in Freeport Ruby Gaskill in 1914, when she taught In Hastings. The Freeport Tile and Brick Works building in Freeport, about 1905. By Guest Writer Joyce F. Weinbrecht This is the third article taken from the memoirs of Walter L Wallace, who was bom and raised in the Freeport area. Walter was married on Oct. 29, 1909. He described his honeymoon and the early years ofhis marriage when he and his bride were at­ tempting to make a living farming on a familyowned farm north of Freeport. Jean Wallace Mulliken supplied the manuscript of his memoirs. About his honeyoon Walter wrote: "Following our wedding, we went by train to Sparta (Michigan) to be with the Balyeats for a couple of days. Mr. Balyeat had been a principal in the Freeport school. "Before we left the depot at Freeport, a group of girls showered us with rice and followed us into the coach. 1 stepped aside and got behind (them) and shut the coach door. The bell began to ring and the train started to move. Then someone called to the engineer to stop. Otherwise, we would all have been on our way to Elmdale. "The girls were tickled when the train stop­ ped so they could get off. "Finally, we were on our way and arrived in Sparta, where we spent two days and one night with the Balyeats. We had a good time visiting with old friends. "From Sparta, we went to Comstock (which is now incorporated in the city of Kalamazoo). We stayed there two days and two nights with Bertha's cousins. From Com­ stock we returned to Freeport to my mother's home. "Plans had been made for Bertha and me to move into Mrs. Wolfe's farm, known as the Kinney Farm, north of Freeport. (Rhoda Kin­ ney Wolfe was Bertha's stepmother). We had to get busy, putting togther our housekeeping equipment and farm machinery, also stock (farm animals) to be ready to start farming when spring arrived. Bertha looked after the house and I attended auction sales. By the first of March (1910), we had most of our farm tools, three horses and were ready to start work. "My mother stayed alone in her home (in Freeport) for some time. She later sold the house and rented some rooms across the street from her daughter (her daughter was Effie Rickert). "We bought six cows, 40 sheep and a flock of laying hens. We had been keeping our livestock in a couple of bams in town, which we were renting. It was a real pleasure to have the stock and equipment together in one bam. "We enjoyed our adventure (into farming) very much, as both of us had been bom and had lived on farms in our early lives. The farm consisted of 120 acres; one hundred acres were cropland, the rest woodlot. We rented the farm on shares. Every time we made a dollar, we gave half to our landlord. "After one and one-half years, it became apparent (that) we were soon to have a baby. Sure enough, on Jan. 3. 1911, Verda Lucille (Wallace) arrived, weighing eight pounds, six ounces. The afternoon before she arrived, 1 had to go to town, so I asked Mrs. Benedict, who lived across the road, if she would stay with Bertha while I was away. "I told her (Mrs. Benedict) where she should call if necessary. Mrs. Benedict called the Ike Moore store where I happertd to be at that time. "Mrs. Benedict said ‘Get the doctor and come home.’ "The doctor was away and no one knew where he was, so I started for home, leaving word for the doctor to come immediately. "When I arrived home, Mrs. Benedict told me that outside of some labor pains everything was under control. My team was still hitched to the wagon, so I started for Mrs. Campbell's home, as she was expected to take over when the baby was bom. Her home was about six miles from our place. Guess everyone along the road thought (that) I was crazy, as I drove the team at a run both ways. "When we arrived, the baby had arrived. Mrs. Benedict acted as mid-wife, the doctor had arrived and everybody was under control but me. "On the 28th of February, 1911, I was at my brother Otto’s (Lightfoot) to help buzz wood. Mr. Buel Sission had rather crude buzz saw equipment that we were using. The circle-saw was uncovered and very dangerously mounted on a shaft close to the edge of a wooden frame. "The work crew consisted of brother Ott, Mr. Sission, Herman Rensch and myself. It was a cold, frosty morning. The first log we picked up was about eight foot long and four to eight inches thick. "We stayed on the farm until the spring of 1913. We found that we were both working too hard for a small profit. We had an auction sale and got enough money to finish paying the debts and buy an old house and lot in Freeport. “We started remodeling the house, so we rented the house next door to the west. We started the basement under the house. "In the meantime, I had gone back to work for Leap Karcher. I rode my bicycle to work, as we were working close to Freeport. After supper, I worked for two or three hours, remodeling the house until it was finished. "I had bought a large red oak tree from Mr. Fightner, had it cut and the logs were taken to the sawmill. Out of that tree we got enough lumber to remodel the old house and to build an addition, including a dining room, kitchenand bathroom. The inside lumber was all quarter-sawed oak finished in natural color. All of this wood material cost us S280. “The only help that I had was having Mr. Karcher put in the stairway. Of course. Bertha helped all that she could. “Our house was finished in the fall of 1915. We were very happy to be living in our own home, a house which we had remodeled and built ourselves. "Verda was about 4 years old and quite mischievous. She and a little neighbor boy got into some green paint that was stored in the shed and they tried their hand at painting. Before Bertha noticed, they had daubed paint on the building, spilled some on the ground and on their clothes. "Bertha knew of no way to remove the paint from the children’s hair and faces. We called the little boy’s mother, got a tub of warm water, put them in the suds, cut off some hair and scrubbed and scrubbed. After that was done, both got a spanking. "On Oct. 23. 1915. our second girl was bom. This time a doctor was available. Bertha and the baby did fine. We named her Maude Amanda. “On Aug. 18, 1918, our third baby girl was bom, Sopha Elizabeth. "At this time I was working for Bert Long in the grocery store. “This was the year that the flu epidemic struck our state, county and city. It was the worst epidemic the area had ever experienc­ ed. Many people died. Others were left in a weakened condition from which they never did recover. "Bertha was still in bed following the birth of the baby when the older girls and I came down with the flu. It was simple impossible to get help. I did not have my clothes off for a week. 1 went from one bed to another, giving medicine, caring for the baby, trying to stay awake. "My sister brought us groceries and baked goods. She talked to us through the window. "After about the sixth day the older girls seemed to be improving. I carried Maude out to the living room and put her into a rocking chair. I started to write a letter to my wife’s family, who had gone to Florida when I look­ ed around and saw that Maude had fainted. I called out to a neighbor who was passing by and asked her to get in touch with my sister and also to send the doctor. "My sister came, took care of Maude and sent me to bed. The doctor came and told us that we had all passed the critical stage. I slept for four or five hours and felt much better. “We all improved rapidly except Bertha. The flu left its mark on her. She went to sec Dr. McIntyre in Hastings, where she was told that she was both anemic and diabetic. At that time there was no cure for diabetes (insulin, which is not a cure, but an aid, was not discovered until the 1920s), so the only help was diet control. "She did make some headway in learning to control it. On Dec. 15, 1921, she went into a coma from which she never rallied. "Our oldest girl was 11 years old when her mother passed away. She filled her mother’s place, caring for the other two girls. Had it not been for my daughter Verda I would have had to separate the children and that 1 had pro­ mised not to do. “In the fall of 1919 my brother-in-law, Earl Bumford, and I bought the Jay Mead Grocery in Hastings. We called it the Wallace and Bumford East Side Grocery. In a few months, we had substantially built up business. "Along with the store, we bought what was known as the Roger’s Egg and Poultry Business. We established routes out in the country, buying eggs and xiultry and filling orders for groceries telephoned into the store. We would go four different directions in a week, bringing back 40 to 60 cases of eggs and several crates of chickens. This was quite profitable and made ii necessary to hire two extra store clerks. “We also made our everyday city deliveries. At first, we delivered in the city with a horse and delivery wagon. Later, we bought a Ford enclosed truck. At this time there were just a few paved streets other than Green and State streets. It was a common thing for our delivery wagon to get stuck, especially after a rainstorm. "We had rented a bam near the store to take care of eggs and poultry until the truck from Eaton Rapids came to pick them up. The eggs were packed in 30 dozen cases. That was all we did to them at first. Later, we had to handle every egg before shipment. "We sold both poultry and eggs to the Hurd Poultry Company. They picked them up at our station. Often we would have $2,000 or $3,000 tied up before we could get our money back. "In January 1925 we sold the egg truck and equipment to Russell Smelker. "During the 10 years that we were in the East Side Grocery, we had a fine group of employees. They included Ivan Payne, who became postmaster at Middleville; A.J. Eastman, who became manager of Jackson Prison Farms, Jackson. Mich.; Forrest Hall, Flossie Dunham; Claude Bush; Leon Mead and Lucille McPherson. "On the evening of Aug. 10, 1922, Mr. and Mrs. Mort Townsend invited me to a party of the Young People Sunday School Class. Among the group was a school teacher named Ruby Gaskill, who taught school at the Se­ cond Ward School. (Ruby Gaskill graduated from Barry County Normal in the 1912-1913 class.) "We were introduced by Mrs. Townsend. I learned later that it was a planned affair. "There were about 25 people. We had a lovely time singing and playing games. I en­ joyed Ruby’s company and asked to take her home. She said that she would be delighted. I offered to get the car, but she preferred to walk and enjoy the beautiful moonlight evening. "I found her to have a pleasant personality and she was full of fun. I asked her for a date for the following Sunday evening, and from Barry County Marriage Licenses: A birds-eye view of the village of Freeport around the turn of the century. David Alex Morris. Kentwood and Karen Jeanette Miller, Hastings. Dean Allen Waldron. Grand Rapids and Mary Louise Tuten. Middleville. David Alan Becker. Caledonia and Pamela Ann Parker. Indiana. Charles Duane Leonard. Jr.. Hastings and Brenda Ann Moore. Hastings. William Howard Woodbury. Nashville and Priscilla Dawn Dies. Nashville. Anthony Lee Gruver. Wayland and Susan McCarthy, Wayland. Nick Alan Benschoter. Hastings and Debra Lizabeth Kruslak. Hastings. "She said smiling, that she would like that 1 told her that 1 would see what I could do about it. The fact was that we were already engaged. "We were married at her parents home on July 8. 1923. The Rev. Yost, the Methodist minister, performed the ceremony. "My cousin, Mazie Smelker. and her hus­ band owned a cottage at Houghton Lake. They told us that we could stay there a couple of days if we wanted to. We accepted the of­ fer. We started for Houghton Lake im­ mediately following the ceremony. Note: Mr. Wallace worked in the Nagler General Store, owned by Bert Long, off and on during his boyhood and into manhood. He purchased an interest in the store and went in­ to business with Mr. Long. The store was call­ ed the Long-Wallace General Store. In February of 1919 Mr Wallace sold his in­ terest in the Freeport store back to Mr. Long and along with his brother-in-law, Earl Bum­ ford. purchased the Jay Mead Store at 740 E. State St.. Hastings. Legal Notices SHORT FORECLOSURE (All Counties) ADVERTISEMENT Request for Proposals MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by David L. Shultz, an unmarried man to D.M. Bullard Mor­ tgage Bankers Corporation, a corporation organiz­ ed and existing under the laws of the Stale of Michigan Mortgagee, doted September IB, 1987, and recorded on September 21, 1987 in liber 457, on poge(s) 150. Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Resolution Trust Corporation as Conservator for Altus Federal Savings Bonk, by on assignment(s) doted October 2. 1987. and recorded on October 29. 1987 in liber 458. on page 800, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date thereof the sum of Sixty-Two Thousand Six-Hundred Thirty-Two and 15/100 Dollars ($62,632.15), including Interest at 11% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, al eleven o'clock a.m. on November 7, 199). Said premises in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described os: Lot No. 76, of Roy K. Cordes Subdivision No. 1. according to the Plot thereof recorded in liber 4 of Plats, on page 49. in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Borry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date ol such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 26, 1991 Resolution Trust Corporation as Conservator for Altus Federal Savings Assignee of Mortgagee Shapiro and Alt, Attorneys 700 E. Big Beaver Road, Suite E Troy, Michigan 48083 (313)689-1805 (10/31) The City of Hastings. Micnigan Is seeking engineering services for the design and construc­ tion of a water treatment plant and an additional treated water storage facility. The project consists of the following: a. Perform design surveys. b. Preparation of plans and specifications for the construction of a water treatment facility equipped for iron and mognanese removal, stabilization, MORTGAGE SALE Default having been mode in the terms and con­ ditions of a certain mortgage mode by WALTER E. MCNAMARA and EILE1N E. MCNAAAARA, husband and wife, to Great Lakes Bancorp. A Federal Sav­ ings Bank, organized under the Home Owners' Loan Act of 1933, of the United States of America, as amended. Mortgagee, dated the 8th day of November. 1988, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Borry, and Slate Michigan, on the 10th day of November. 1988. in Liber 475 of Borry County Records, at Page 14, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. ol the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Sixty-Seven Thousand Sixty-Five and 13/100 ($67,065.13) Dollars. Plus on Escrow Deficit of Six Thousand Eight Hundred Five and 51/100 ($6,805.51) Dollars. And no suit or proceedings ot law or in equity having been Instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof; Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 14th day of November, 1991 at two o'clock in the afternoon. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, ot the East entrance to the Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry Is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as a foresaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at ten and 370/1000 (10.370%) per cent per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Said premises are situated in the Township of Yankee Springs. Coun­ ty of Borry, State of Michigan and described as: The Southerly 1 /2 of Lot #86 and the Northerly 1/2 of Lot #87 of Elmood Beach, according to the recorded Plat thereof. Yankee Springs Township, Barry County. Michigan. During the six months immediately fullowing the sale, the property may be redeemed If it is deter­ mined of the time of sale that the property is aban­ doned. the redemption period will become one month. Dated at Ann Arbor. Michigan September 30, 1991. GREAT LAKES BANCORP. A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK. Mortgagee Laura A. Cassell LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lakes Bancorp One Great Lakes Plaza P.O. Box 8600 Ann Arbor. Michigan 48107-8600 (313)769-8300 (10/31) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Berry NOTICE OF HEARING TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS File No. 91-2234-AD In the matter of Trevor Scott Heimberger. adoptee TO: Steven Keith Boll, whose address is unknown and whose interest in this matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: On Thursday. Nov. 14. 1991 ot 9:00 a.m.. in the PROBATE courtroom. 220 W. COURT ST.. HASTINGS, Ml 49058. before RICHARD H. SHAW. PROBATE JUDGE a hearing will be held on the PETITION TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. The law provides that you should be notified of this hearing. If you fail to appear at this hearing YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS MAY BE TERMINATED. Oct 16. 1991 Shirley Secord 418 1/2 Phillips Nashville. Ml 49073 (10/24) and disinfection along with a 1.000,000 gallon treated water storage tank. 1) The facility will have a firm capacity of 2.0 million gallons per day (mgd) with any unit out of service and a maximum capacity of 4.0 mgd with all units in service. Plant design should allow easy expansion lo at least 6 mgd should it be needed in the future. 2) The plant will utilize aeration and pressure filtration for iron removal, chlorination for disinfection, Hydrofluosillcic odd for fluoridation, polyphosphate for stabalization. and have com­ plete backup of all treatment processes. 3) This water treatment plant project should generally Include aeration, reaction tanks, pressure filters, chemical storage, handling and feeding facilities, modifications to existing well pumps, high service pumps, piping and ap­ purtenances. metering and controls, filter backwash facilities, laboratory facilities, opera­ tions office, miscellaneous use room, lavatory fodllties, heating, ventilating and air conditioning, electrical and she development. 4) Geotechnical Investigation and analysis. c. Submission of required copies of final plans and specifications to the Michigan Department of Health for approval. d. Project construction review and oversight. The estimated cost of construction of the plant is $1.446,000 and the treated water storage facility Is $540,000 for a total construction cost of SI ,986,000. The plan completion date is May 1, 1992 so that construction may start before July 1, 1992. Any questions relative to the project should be directed to Mr. Mike Klovanich, Director of Public Services, (616) 945-2468. CITY OF HASTINGS (10/31) Synopsis df Mlnute* HOPE TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting October 15, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. Pledge to the flog by oil present. Four Board Members present. Peake absent. Six residents. 3 guests. Approved agenda and 9/7 public, 9/9 regular, 9/16 special board meeting minutes. Treasurers, all committee reports and cor­ respondence received. Donations ol $20 each received from Hawks and Endsley families for use ot township hall. Approved payment of all listed bills. Mr. Strobridge from Lakeside Dr. Re: Lakeside Mobile Home Park. Approved percentage payment of $2,955.05 to Sewer Authority for subcontractors; invoices for Mika, Meyers. Beckett & Jone*, and Progressive Engineering, and WW Engineering & Science as project costs. Authorized Patten's Monument to set headstones and um at Cedar Creek Cemetery; contact Attorney Parks for an ordinance: Westerveld to place 20 feet of 5 Inch choir rail in northwest corner ot Hall; Tom Reed to cut and dispose of deod poplar trees a1 Township Park at a cost not to exceed $125; ordered Authority and Responsibilities and Special Assessment Technical Manual for $32. Received Notification facility closed Re: Bolthouse Foster Family Group Home for Children. David Bellingar with Bumham and Flower In­ surance Co. Township board to propose zoning change from RL-1 to RL-2 for Igowild Height* Plat. Adopted Resolution to send to State Senator and Representative on Local Road Funding. Approved Double Charge for failure to obtain permits; established additional fees for non­ conforming Residence Use Permit. Opted to remain member of class action suite Re: Accident Fund of Mich: Authorized advertising for snowplow bids; prin­ ting Township Neyrsletter; and 4 loads of gravel from Sutherland. Adjournment 11:07 p.m. Shirley R. Case, Clerk Attested to by Patricia I. Baker, Supervisor (10/24) HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting Oct. 14, 199) — 7:00 p.m. Seven board members present, county comm. Mike Smith, Deputy Clerk, two citizens. Approved minutes as amended. Approved treasurer's report. Americable presented franchise for considera­ tion by attorney. Paid cemetery lol staker. Authorized purchase of answering machine. Approved Hallifax for snow removal this winter. Adjourned at 8:00 for Budget Hearing. Adjourned at total budget a* presented for 1992. Paid outstanding bills. Adjourned at 8:20. Juanita A. Slocum. Clerk Attested by: Richard C. Thoma*. Supervisor (10/24) �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 24, 1991 Dear Spinning Head: Mark's treatment of you is abomimable. Why you tolerate such emotional abuse is something that you ought to look into with the help of a counselor. As for your wimpy husband, he sounds like a pathetic case of arrested development. It would probably take years of intensive therapy to rescue him from his mother’s clutches. My advice is to get some professional help and stop trying to push yourself and your child into a family setup where you are clearly unwelcome. Legal Notices PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Planning Commission NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING N0T1CK OF PUBUC HKAMNG ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice it hereby given that the Borry Courity Plonning/Zonlng Commission will conduct a public hearing on October 28, 1991 at 7:90 p.m. In the An­ nex Conference Room. County Annex Building at 117 South Broodway. Hastings. Michigan. The following Sections of the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, ns amended, will be considered for amendment: A-6-91 ARTICLE IV Section 4.42 • Land Divisions Except as provided elsewhere In this Ordinance, no lot. parcel or tract of land shall hereafter be divided, subdivided or platted which results In the creation of any lot. parcel or tract of land which Is less than the minimum area requirements for a building or structure in the xoning district in which it is located except that non-conforming lands may be reserved for future rood, right-of-way or similar use development provided such non-conforming use is recorded os a restriction upon the document conveying such non-conforming properties. A-6-91 ARTICLE X Section 10.1 • Zoning Compliance Permit A. No lot, parcel or tract of land shall hereafter be divided, sub-divided or otherwise created unless a zoning compliance permit has been ob­ tained from the Zoning Administrator or designee. Such zoning permit shall certify that the proposed or requested land division Is In compliance with terms, provisions and restrlctulon of this Or­ dinance. The zoning permit shall bo on such forms as are approved by the County Zoning Ad­ ministrator. Compliance with all of the terms, pro­ visions and restrictions of this Ordinance by the same property owner or applicant, within the County, which are unresolved on the date of such application, shall bo grounds for denial of a zoning compliance permit. B. No building or structure sub|oct to the provi­ sions or restrictions of this Ordinance shall be commenced or constructed, reconstructed, eroded, altered, enlarged or moved, In any zoning district, until a zoning compliance has been Issued by the Zoning Administrator. Such zoning permit shall certify that the proposed or requested land use Is in compliance with the terms, provisions and restrictions of this Ordinance. The Zoning Permit shall be on such forms as are approved by the County Zoning Administrator. Compliance with the terms, provisions and restridions of this Or­ dinance shall make issuance of zoning compliance permit mandatory except that any other violations of this Ordinance by the same property owner or applicant, within this County, which are unresolv­ ed on the date of such application shall be grounds for denial of a zoning compliance permit. Interested person desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. The proposed amendments of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance are available for public inspec­ tion at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Michigan, between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Office at 948-4830 for further information. Nancy L. Boersma Barry County Clerk (10/24) SHORT FORECLOSURE NOnCE (Al Cewsttee) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage made by Terry Paul Crowford and Linda Sue Crowford, husband and wife, of Kentwood. Michigan to First Security Sav­ ings Bonk, o federally chartered savings bank organized and existing under the Laws of the United States of America, of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Mortgagee, dated May 30. 1990 and recorded on June 4. 1990. in Liber SOO. on page 10, Borry County Records. Michigan, and on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date herof the sum of Seventy-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Twelve and 26/100 Dollars (S77.912.26), including interest at 10.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, at public venude, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, ot 11:00 o'clock o.m., on November 14. 1991. Said premises are situated in City of Middleville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described os: Lot 37 of Hilltop Estates, according to the plat thereof as recorded In Liber 5 of Plates on Page 74. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Doted: Oct. 3. 1991 First Security Savings Bank. Mortgagee Robert R. Shuman. Attorney 200 E. Long Lake Road Suite 110 Bloomfield Hills. Ml 48304-2361 (313)645-9400 (10/31) TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Com­ mission on Wednesday. November 20. 1991 ot 7:30 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall. 10115 South Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Items to be considered ot this public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. The proposed rezoning, upon the application of Robert Kelley, of that land within Prairieville Township described os bounded on the East and Southern part by Doster Rood, bounded on the North by Deer Run Rood, and bounded on the West by the Prairieville Township boundary line. The aforementioned properly is proposed to be rezon­ ed from the existing "A" Agricultural Zoning classification to a "R-2" Single Family and Two Family Medium Density Residential Zoning classification. 2. Consideration of the application of John Welch for the rezonlng from an existing "A" Agricultural District zoning classification to a pro­ posed "C-l" Rural Area Convenience Commercial District zoning classification of property located at 11323 Doster Road, within Prairieville Township. It is also proposed to amend the Prairieville Township Master Land Use Plan so as to change the land use classification of the aforementioned from Its present "Agricultural" Land use classifica­ tion to a proposed "Commercial" Land Use classification. 3. Consideration of the amendment of Section 6.0.B.3.b of the Prairieville Township Zoning Or­ dinance so as to odd specific restrictions pertain­ ing to accessory buildings used as guest houses allowed as a special land use In the "R-1" Single Family, Low Density, Residential District zoning classification. The proposed regulations Include the requirement that guest houses may not (1) con­ tain kitchen facilities (2) have more than one bathroom and two other rooms, (3) have a living area exceeding 480 square feet (4) have more than one story, and/or (5) be rented or used for com­ mercial purposes. Such guest houses would be limited to housing guests of the occupants of the principal residents of the parcel and no more than one guest house would be permitted on a parcel of land. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission as the public hearing. PLEASE • TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Zoning Ordinance and Township Land Use Master Plan and Map and the proposed amendments thereto may be examined of the Prairieville Township Hall located at 10115 South Norris Rood within the Township at any reasonable time from and after the first publication of this notice until and including the time of public hear­ ing and may be further examined at the public hearing. ihe Prairieville Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to moke changes In the above-mentioned proposed zoning amendment al or following the public hearing. All interested persons are invited to be present to participate in discussion on the matter. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Sheri Armintrout, Secretary Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Rood Delton. Michigan 49046 (616)623-2664 (10/24) state or Mtentgan s*s. - a- _ a - . a rrooat• gourt County of Barry CLAIMS NOTICE ■ . ,--------- a — * a i, moepenuerri rivoate File No. 91-20662-IE Estote of Erasmo D. Butchbaker. Deceased. Social Security No. 373-20-8452. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your Interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whose last known address was RF1, West 9 Mile Road. Shelbyville. Michigan. 49344 died intestate on June 19. 1991. Creditors o* the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative Allen M. Butchbaker. 2150 Gefhlngs Rood, Battle Creek. Michigan, 49017. or to both the independent per­ sonal representative and the Barry County Probate Court, Hastings, Michigan 49058, within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to It. VANDERVOORT. COOKE. MCFEE. CHRIST. CARPENTER. B FISHER. P.C. By: Robert J. Sharkey (P29477) 312 Old Kent Bank Bldg. Battle Creek. Ml 49017 (616)965-1291 (10/24) ALL-YOU SOUP, SALAD & FRUIT BAR with most dinner entree p Now when you purchase most dinner entrees, you’ll get our famous Soup, Salad and Fruit Bar FREE! Decide for yourself at Ann Landers RESTAURANTS. AXBAkESHOP HASTINGS 915 W. State Street 948-2701 •Doesnot include sandwiches. sandwich combinations or lunch and dinner features. Excludes Health Smart* and children's Menus. Her husband’s mother considers her unecceptable Dear Ann Landers: My husband has taken a job at a small but growing company, owned by three men. all married. These owners are competent and successful. The business is well run. Morale there is high, but I have a problem with the following: Once a year, the company povidcs a threcday weekend of fun at a nearby lake resort for their supervisors, salespeople and customer service employees. The employees, both men and women, are not allowed to bring their spouses, even though some have offered to pay their expenses. Approximately 30 people attend this annual outing- The weekend con­ sists of hiking, picnicking in the woods, pontooning, and speed-boating during the day and drinking, dancing, and partying on the dock until 3 a.m. The owners think these weekends provide an opportunity for the employees to develop "friendships” that will enhance their job pro­ ductivity. What possible friendship should a married person try to develop that doesn't in­ clude his or her spouse? This is causing a huge problem between my husband and me. The employees are made to feel that they must par­ ticipate in order to be "team players” and show appreciation for their employers' generosity. I am very upset, but I cannot approach the owners or the other wives for fear of jeopar­ dizing my husband’s job. Please, Ann, you’ve been my friend since I was a kid. Am I wrong to feel this way? It’s not just a matter of trusting my mate. 1 happen to believe such weekends provide a perfect setup for trouble. I’ve never been opposed to my husband pursuing any activity, whether or not it in­ cluded me, but this annual outing seems out of line. What is your opinion? — Hurting in a Nameless City Dear Hurting: I can't believe they are still doing this sort of thing. I thought businesses cut out that nonesense in the '60s. You have every right to tell your husband you don’t approve of it and that he should take a pass. She fears prisoner husband Dear Ann Landers: My husband. I’ll call him "Mickey." is in prison again. It seems as if he doesn’t learn lessons very well. We have a son who is 4. 1 figure if my husband really loved me, he would straighten himself around so we could have a regular family life. Mickey has been in jail three times in the last nine years. I'yt lost my love for him because of what he’s pat me through. I want a divorce but I'm afraid of what he might do when he gets out. He has made several threats about this. A few months ago 1 was introduced to a lovely man and I’ve fallen for him. Believe me, I wasn't looking for anyone. It just happened. He is kind and gentle and makes me very happy. 1 feel like a new person when I’m around him. He is terrific with my son and I’m sure he would be a fine father. Mickey could get out on parole in March. What should I do? — Unsure in Va. Dear Virginia: ft's possible lo divorce a mate who is jail. Talk to a lawyer and ask for guidance. You should alert the prison authorities to your fears regarding Mickey's release. Also notify your local police. Good luck, dear. It’s time you had some happiness. Gem of the Day: When you have a lot of things to do, it’s always best to get your nap out of the way first. Moose Lodge plans Halloween party The Hastings Moose Lodge will have its an­ nual Halloween night party from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31. There sill be a dance with a disc jockey and a metal detector to check children’s candy from trick or treating. Dear Ann Landers: I need an objective opinion about a problem I'm having with my husband. "Mark's" mother never accepted our rela­ tionship. She told him that I'm a vulgar, lowclass woman and that she wants nothing to do with me. We married quietly last year, and I gave birth to a baby girl shortly after. My mother-in-law has yet to acknowledge me or the baby and continues to speak of me in a in­ sulting way. Within a few weeks, Mark's cousin is get­ ting married. Mark has been asked to be in the wedding party. I have never met the rest of his family and had hoped to do so at this wedding. His mother, however, has demanded that he attend alone since my presence would upset her. Mark has agreed to go to the wedding without me. I should tell you that this woman is an obsessive social climber and has manipulated Mark all of his life. Meanwhile, I feel betrayed and humiliated, especially since Mark has been promising to take the baby to visit his mother (without me, or course) and has never done so. I am 28 years old and a lawyer. I speak four languages and am considered attractive. I have never been called "vulgar" or "lowclass" by anyone else that I know of. To b? fair, I should tell you that my mother-in-law has run down all of Mark's previous relation­ ships. Incidentally, my husband is 35, attrac­ tive and does well in his chosen profession. I don’t know what to do about this problem, Ann. Please help me see things more clearly. — Head Spinning in Montreal. Dear Ann Landers: I was touched by "J.W., Burnsville, Minn." whose father slept at the hospital while her mother her mother was a patient there. I have a similar story with a different ending. It raises a ques­ tion that perhaps you can answer. Is it possi­ ble to die from a broken heart? My parents were married for over 50 years. My mother has Alzheimer’s. We had to put her into an nursing home because it was ap­ parent that Dad was completely worn out tak­ ing care of her. On the day I drove Mom there, my father asked if they would allow him to move in with her so they could be together as they had been for 50 years. I explained that he was not ready to be in a nursing home, but he could visit her as often as he wanted to. I then moved him in­ to my home. Four days later Day was in the hospital. He died within a couple of weeks. He had been in fairly good health until then. It is my belief that he died of a broken heart. Is that possible? — An Opinion from Minnesota. Dear Minnesota: It’s not possible, it’s more than likely. The will to live can be a vital fac­ tor in recovery. When that force is not pre­ sent, it is entirely possible that a person can die. I have always believed that there is a great deal of validity in the body-mind connection. When planning a wedding, who pays for what? stands where? "The Ann Landers Guide far Brides'' has all the answers. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.65 (this in­ cludes postage and handling) to: Brides, c/o Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, ill. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.45.) COPYRIGHT 1991 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE. INC. Lake Odessa News: Mr. and Mrs. Ward VanLaanen and daughters Elizabeth and Victoria Erickson were called to Iron Mountain last week for the funeral of a brother and uncle, Peter VanLaanen, longtime school administrator. Ted Armstrong is recovering at home following surgery at Grand Rapids last week. Roger Elenbaas of Campbell Road is a hospital patient in Grand Rapids. He is a wellknown figure at farm markets in surrounding towns, with his fine garden produce. An open house is being held Sunday. Oct. 27. for Fran (Goodemoot) Morris, who is retiring after many years in the nursing field. She had been known to render her special brand of caring and care to two generations of mothers and babies at Pennock Hospital. She has also worked at Ionia Hospital. She has been a busy farm wife, has taught sewing and tailoring classes, signs in church choir, has organized sewing bees for new stoics for choir members, and devotes hundreds of hours to the Lake Odessa Fair each year. The fellowship of church music leaders, pastors, worship leaders and others at Central United Methodist Church last Friday and Saturday was a very successful weekend, with powerful sermons and excellent workshops on lay reading, invovlement of children in wor­ ship, anthems in evangelism, and others. Several of the visitors stayed overnight in the homes of local parishioners. Mrs. William Eckstrom (Jewel) was the hostess as local chair of the worship committee in the host church. Vanessa Broe was the registrar. The Alethian group served the Friday evening din­ ner. Evelyn Barnum and partner catered the Satuday luncheon before the guests departed to their homes in locations as farflung as Charlevoix, Homer. Fremont, Lake City, and other towns doswer. A reporter from the Michigan Christian Advocate ws on hand with her camera and notepad. Many of the visitors went to see the village park with its unique playground equipment dedicated in June as "Swifty’s Place” in memory of local youths. Others did a bit of shopping during a brief break before their Friday evering meal. The third production by the Lake Odessa Feed Store and Literary Society again will feature “brain food by the bushel” Saturday CORRECTION ON SPECIAL USE PERMIT NOTICE** evering, Oct. 26, at the Lakewood High School auditorium at 7 p.m. This is a program for the whole family, with jokes aplenty, good music, guitar strumming and mini-drama. Besides, there will be refreshments to Gar­ rison Keillor's "Prairie Home Companion" radio show from Lake Woebegone. Twin City Foods, Walker’s Pharmacy and Bradee Drugs have made contributions toward the village Halloween party on Fourth Avenue for area children. Laity Sunday was observed at Central U.M. Church Oct, 20. Kim Dcardorff,,^ the 4?) leader. Richard Waite of Alto was the speaker with the message "Arc You Ready?" Gayle Williams was the scripture reader. During the service, three ladies made a unique presenta­ tion for Blanket Sunday for Church World Service. Al the coffee hour following. Decker family members were hosts in honor of the 43rd wedding anniversary of Orville and Virginia Decker. More than a thousand people were in the au­ dience at Miller Auditorium of WMU’s cam­ pus on the afternoon of Oct. 13 when the Lakewood Community Chorus performed their stirring conc:rt entitled “Liberty.” Many of the original chorus who were in the 1987 presentations of this patriotic production returned to sing with the current members. A charter bus took many local residents for the colorful ride along M-43 to Kalamazoo. The village manager’s column in two publications calls attention to some of the spectacular trees in their autumn glory. Some of them arc at the depot, on Melvin William-’ lawn, at Frank Colon’s corner, in the village park. Most trees have changed their color, but the rare ginkgo trees on Johnson Street and at Lake Manor are still green, although by press day they may well have turned to yellow. There are many leaf-stuffed plastic bags around town with Jack-O-Lantern faces. Congratulations to the Freeport community on its new library location with expanded ser­ vice and shelf space. Mrs. Duward (Helen) Strong of Concord attended the conference at Central Church last weekend. The Strong family formerly lived at their farm on Campbell Road. A Lansing newspaper story Sunday had in­ terviews with several returning MSU alumni who were on hand for the annual homecoming game. Among those quoted were Willis and Arlene (Behler) Hatch of M-50 near Alto. Arlene was a 1934 graduate of the college. They are loyal fans who went despite the team's 0-5 standing going into the game, which finally produced a win for the Spartans. NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice Is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the follow­ ing Special Use Permits: Come to the ••CASE NO. SP. 21-91 • Martin Warner, (applicant) Nashville Ambulance LOCATION: At 1000 Becker Rd. on the E. side between Woodlawn & Coats Grove Rds. in Sec. 10, Hastings Twp. T3N - R8W. HALLOWEEN 8 DANCE PURPOSE: To conduct high explosives manufacturing, storage magazine and product testing. MEETING DATE: October 28, 1991 Ng Boy He died from a broken heart Wife upset with ban of spouses at office party TIME: 7:30 P.M. Saturday, Oct. 26 PLACE: Annex Conference Room in the County Annex Building at 117 South Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the op­ portunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Site inspections of the above described properties will be completed by the Planning Commission members the day of the hearing. Persons interested in accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office. The special use applications are available for public in­ spection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W. State St., Hastings. Michigan during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.). Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Office at 948-4830 for further information. Nancy L. Boersma, Clerk Barry County • 8 PM to 1 AM Nashville V.F.W. Music by: Kyle Christopher 'jf Coat: ’4.00 single / ’6.00 couple 50/50 Raffle Door Prizes All proceeds go towards training supplies �Thursday. October 24, 1991 _ page ? The Hastings Banner fl? n?£a._rea hosts ne©ded for Up With People’ staff etuA want to be part of the host's family so hosts “rent expected to entertain, alter schedules or prepare extravagant meals. £™nncHaTeS fOT 9 N°V- 18 railSiCal P"fomance at Central Auditorium f-,™a-"Ilnic<iia" n“d “iRS 10 fmd two area families who would each be willing to host ■I'Jamihes often discover their own gift of shelter and food reaps such returns as positive influences upon their own children and a personal view of someone from a faraway nanon or distant section of the fonrethrceWO VP Wilh P'Oplc" Staff members for three weeks, said Penny Diehl, executive Corn °r °f lhc Has,in8s A'en Chamber of commerce. The two guests, a male and female who are about 30 years old. will be arriving Sun?ay. 0 bclp Wllh advance preparations for the local snow. Host families would be expected to proyide and an occasional dinner for me suffers. They will have their own trans^Jriauon and will be quite busy with prepa- Weber-Quinn exchange wedding vows May 18 “"Mail's Chelsea ” S w?1* LFr„Bl11 Remmel of Milwaukee. Wts.. and the Rev. Fr. Phillip Dupris per formed the ceremony P yi’calisls were B J and Chris Hohnkc. The bnde wore her mother's long-sleeved Pearts53"" wcddln* *own wilb “dded lace and WBCHI^1i„0'htr Mi^ 'h' r“f? “th' maid of honor s Mike Mohn of Adnan was the best man Groomsmen were Scon Winegar of Idaho' Tim Bauer of Adrian, Joe Huardof St. John's and Mark DeBoll of Delton West mT^a^5 bcW “ thC H°liday '■» west in Ann Arbor. The couple plans a week-long honeymoon mAdri.naWaii W « living HiIhC«ikdCi is u 1985 gradual of Chelsea Lattas to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Lenawee County. nT* brid':8room is a 1981 graduate of Delton-Kellogg High School and a 1985 graduate of Siena Heights College He is an admissions counselor and the men's junior varsity basketball coach al Siena Heights ,hdr 50th “■••dding aSt’ive^y' - Tl’“nsh'p .Road< betWccn 2 and 5 p.m Hosting the celebration will be the couple's S“rSaMdTh''r ftrn'hCS' J°hn and R',M™ Ntchols and Tim and Cindy Larsen all nf Hwting Rollo and Gertrude invite friends si ^‘v v^'7oto “ ,hc> g.ft destred ,s the honor of yOur TJe couple has three sons, the Rev. Dennis G. Buwalda of Lansing. Mich., the Rev. Herb Buwalda Jr.. Muncie. Ind., and Jarrett N ■'C ° 1 ' u h o lcach r Huntertown. Ind. They have seven grandchildren. Die sons and their wives entertained with a lovely dinner party a month early, as the Bnutaldas are retumiag lo Florida in early October. 7 c Tbe^'i; B“wa|dn S' “as pastor of the First E.U.B. Church located on Grand Street in Hastings. »“WiW -d Tickets are available at the Chamber for ^r^iadU,t’ ?5 f0F Students m 520 for four »idXXanyaseTicketsalsowi"bb l,Thc,Rev- and Mrs. Herb Buwalda Sr. Upland. Ind. and Lake Pansasoffkee Fla were married Oct. 18. 1941, in Grand Rapids attnitrentaiy* cclebra,'ng thc'r 50th wedding in Unh t" Cs,cft ’c“"'"d Taylor u"iversily in Upland, where he received a bachelors degree in Biblical literature. He was an or­ dained minister in the Evangelical United Brethren Church and served churches in In­ diana and Michigan until he went into full­ time evangelistic work. he is founder and president of Great Com­ mission Ministries Inc., with a missionary outreach tn South Korea. ™ Marylou (Steeby) Buwalda graduated from Ionia High School; Western Michigan University. Kalamazoo and received her master s degree from Ball State University. for20y’cara SlK U“8bl elcmenur> school ■k hit t DcBo" °f Dd,on' ’“tee of the bndegroom. were the bridesmaids. Their be'°e sponsored by the Hast­ ings Chamber and co-sponsored by J-Ad Graphics (publishers of the Banner Re- Buwaldas observing their golden anniversary Herb Buwalda was an expeditor for Metal S' purmb,re C". in Grand Rapids until Maid ot honor was Beth Unterbrink (now ? a^ey of. Chelsea. She wore a tea-length blue teal satin dress with laced bodice and ear­ ned a Iv.uquet of pink roses. Karen Weber and Joan Weber of Chelsea and M,chelle Gates of Jackson, sisiera of^e The 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1g "Up With People program in Hastings will feature a two hour extravaganza that will take the audience on a musical journey around the WMt Si m C“ 1Ura‘ divenity of *5 world. With all the traveling they do, they just Mrs. Dale Ann Thompson and Mr. Dennis Morawskt are proud to announce (he engage­ ment of their daughter. Dawn Virginia .^Tina' IS.Todd Ardcn Harding. son of Mr. ana Mrs. Thomas and Judy Harding. They will exchange their vows on Saturday Nov. 2 at the Nashville Baptist Church. m R'-ha^d Q"™ »f Delion Mary 5 Catholic Church in For .more information about being a host call Penny Diehl at 945-2454 ’ . Founded in 1965. Up Wili People is aa international, nonprofit, educational organizanon. Its goals are lo build understanding among nanons and provide young people with the leadership qualities of global per­ integrity and motivation^ More housing will be needed for the 100S^L'°terna,iOnal casI whcn sb°w is ncid in Hastings. .,Y‘SIU. *ith bosl families provides the stu­ dents with an opportunity to learn about and Morawski-Harding plan Nov. 2 wedding date Anne Weber, daughter of Sandra Weber of Chelsea and lhe late Frederick "Fritz" Weber, married Michael Quinn of Adrian group^’ M'd ‘ spokesper!°n from U>e What Kills More Americans Each Year Than Cocaine, Heroin, Suicide, Alcohol Abuse, Auto Accidents And Homicide Combined? II A Marcella Humphrey to mark 99th birthday b.nMh^Cl^H™Phrcy wi" Lung Disease. Including Lung Cancer. b- It’s a matter of life and breath* TS™ dnd frfcnds M ■■> celebrate with her on Sunday. Oct. ->i at i p-nr at the Hidden Valley Estate Hall on West Woodlawn in Hastings. AMERICAN 4: LUNOASSPOAnON* • NOTICE • The BANNER CaU Vs at... 948-8051 The minutes of the meeting of the Barry So,unt^Bo,9.rd of Commissioners held 9ctare available in the County Clerk s office at 220 West State □C castings, betewen the hours of °nd 5:00 Pm- Monday through Friday. r Publishers of • • • • • • • • Ona Hinckley to mark her 90th birthday Mrs. Hinckley, widow of Merrill Hinckley has lived all of her life in Nashville and almost “ ,)“rs “J” Present home. She has three children. Donald and Wilma Hinckley of Hastings and Petin (Mildred) Latta and Ray ™d and Susan Hinckley all of Nashville ’ «,J;T?rSeV^.gr!1"dch'Wrenand 14 greatgrandchtldren. Ona also has a living sislcr Vada Mix of Nashville. 8 ' Friends and relatives are invited to come pkas^"1 hCr binhda)' on Sunday. No gi™ Ed Tudor observing his 90th birthday His family invites friends and relatives to “P h|£“e«nt by attending an open bouse Satunlay. Oct. 26. from 2 to 4 P N„a' ft'S r?‘dCT«- 5" E. 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An action in a>n orce your claim must be brought within one fl) ACTinJh.e d°’* °f Publico,'°" o’ this notice IF AN ^ P»S^°T BROUGHT WITHIN TH nN • Back Pain • Neck Pain (Comer of Thornton and M-37) CHICKEN •^WISCONSIN ____Legal Notice If you con.ldar younall to b. o creditor Offering New Therapies Not Available at Other Area Clinics’' 795-6000 402 Thornton, Middleville A reception is being planned for Nov. 23. wSl res“tem of lhe Su^nd wX^ <SS'2°1bS'rVCS his 90<h bi"May r> J^~HVILLE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER Quality Preventati ze and Restorative Family Dentistry Call... Mr. and Mrs. Michael Brooks and daughter. Juba, would like to announce their ZScit"hN J.'”1 P'aCC “ 19 of NashX^'p“P ”*"• j“ John A. Weidenfeller, D.D.S. PLACE A CLASSIFIED 24 HOURS-A-DAY 7 DAYS-A-WEEK Couple announces their Sept 19 wedding Hindd,:y wi" “''Mate her Wth birthday Sunday, Oct. 27. A potluck iK-ose will be held in her honor ,Ky Hastings Reminder Hastings Banner Hastings Weekender Community Advisor Marshall Battle Creek Shopper News Lakewood News Middlevile/Caledonia Sun & News Maple Valley News J I Representing Hastings Mutual Ivf Insurance Comp jj We’re only silent until need us. ^.Big u $Boy RESTAURANTO, (Xbakf.shop Hastings 915 W. State St. 948-2701 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 24. 1991 Hastings School Board amends budget, sets fees by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer As the first quarter of the fiscal year has drawn to a close the Hastings School Board has made the first amendment to the 1991-92 school budget. The amendment was due primarily to the certification of state aid. a grant received for math and science programs, the settlement of the lawsuit on repair of the high school roof and reimbursement for the removal of the underground gas tank at the bus garage last year, according to Superintendent Carl Schoessel. "This is the latest the State Aid Act has probably ever been certified," said Schoessel. “It illustrates some of the Board of Education's frustrations when they must approve a budget by July and state aid is not certified until November." The amendments to the budget are: • Revenues are up SI40,053.85 with projected revenues of 513,615,791.85. • A S139, 685.09 increase in expenditures has resulted in projected total expenditures of S 13,639,492.95. In related action, the board passed resolution regarding qualification for state aid incentive funds. The school would receive $102,210 for meeting graduation requirements, S47.698 for low elementary school class size and $85,175 for meeting various "quality education" issues for a total of $235,083. The boa^d also set tuition and transportation fees for the 1991-92 school year at the maximum rate allowed. Tuition will be S4.177 for elementary and S4.323 for secondary students not included in the fourth Friday count or out-of-district. Tuition will be $465 for elementary and S611 for secondary students included in the count. Transportation fees are S272 per pupil. In other business Monday evening, the board: • Received a petition signed by 64 Hastings High School students in both advanced placement and regular classes requesting that the school system adopt a policy of "weighted grades," where advanced placement courses would count for more than average classes. Hastings High School students Kitt Carpenter and Dan Styf presented the board with the petitions and Styf made an oral presentation to the board The board accepted the the petitions and a copy of Styfs presentation so that it could be reviewed by the curriculum sub-committee, which was formed last year to explore the issue of weighted grades. • Answered questions from Art Alan, a member of the Citizen’s Advisory Committee, who wanted to know if the School Board had considered adapting the Big Wheel store on West Green Street in Hastings for a new elementary school and administration offices once the store closes. Schoessel responded that the board had not discussed the Big Wheel store as a possible site for an elementary school. He also noted that there would be certain, although not insurmountable, difficulties associated with converting the store into an elementary school. For example, he pointed out that each classroom would must have an outdoor exit. Alan also inquired about the old Eberhard store located at the corner of State and Broadway in Hastings. Schoessel said that the Board of education had considered the building as a possible adult education site but had not considered it for an elementary school. Alan also contended that the school system's maintenance problems could be solved by more efficient use of maintenance personnel • Heard a report from School Board President Michael Anton, stating that he was appointing a committee to study the possibility of starting a girls' soccer team. Anton also commented on the defeat of the millage and bond issues in the special election Sept. 23. "lam concerned about adequate space for educational purposes," he said. "The problem will not go away.” Anton also stated that he felt the challenge of solving the problem and providing adequate space for effective education should be put before the public once again. • Schoessel congratulated the Hastings High School marching band and it's directors for receiving the "1" rating at the District Band Festival held at the high school recently. • Accepted the personnel report, which contained notice of the resignation of bus driver Linda Perry for personal reasons. • Approved unpaid leave of absences for Northeastern Elementary School Third Grade Teacher Sue Flessner and Northeastern Special Education Teacher Wendy Frame for maternity and child care purposes and Gary Price, bus garage mechanic, in order to recover from an injury. • Denied the out-of-district-transfer application submitted for Joshua Mead, who resides in the Hastings Area School District, but wants to attend classes in the Lakewood School District for the 1991-92 school year. • Accepted the following gifts: a refrigerator worth S700 from Stephen Kaiser to be used in the high school science department; $1,600 from the Northeastern Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization to purchase a laminator for the school; and S475 from Richard and Ethel Groos for 95 subscriptions to the New Yorker magazine for use by students in High School English classes. The board also accepted S3,503 from the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation to help defray costs of several school activities, such as the fourth grade social studies program at Charlton Park, evening programs for outdoor education at fifth grade camp, studies of Native American culture, Young Authors, the YMCA High Adventure course and more. • Approved "in principle" the following proposed travel study trips: Central, Pleasantview and Southeastern elementary school fifth graders to Greenfield Village and the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn Monday and Tuesday, April 20-21; Hasting* High School Chapter of Business Professionals of America to the State Leadership Conference at the Detroit Renaissance Center March 6-8 and to the national convention (if appropriate) in Cincinnati, Ohio, April 29- May 3; and the Hastings High School Europe Travel Club to Europe during the summer of 1992. • Heard a report on school activities from Hastings High School Student Council Vice President Rachel Haas. Q Jean Durkee ) (Frank (Joe) Frith) ( ARIZONA - Jean (Gould) Durkee of Tucson, Arizona, passed away Friday, October 18, 1991 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Tucson following an illness of several years. She was bom March 7, 1932 in Niles, the daughter of Harold and Alta Gould and was a former Delton area resident Surviving are her husband Charles; son, David of Tucson; daughter, Susan Dickinson of Tucson; three grandchildren, Billy John and Eric Dickinson and Kelly Durkee all of Tucson; three sisters, Betty Belson of Battle Creek, Donna Bom, Hastings and Pat Payne of Cloverdale. A memorial service was held Monday in Tucson. VERMONTVILLE - Frank (Joe) Frith, 70 passed away Tuesday, October 22, 1991 at Sparrow Hospital. Funeral services. will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday at the Vermontville United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Maple ValleyGenther Funeral Home, Nashville. AUGUSTA - William E. '■Bill" Mann, 34 of 2112 Baseline Road, Augusta, passed away Thursday, October 17,1991 at the home of his parents. Mr. Mann was bom on August 28, 1957 in Battle Creek, the son of Raymond and Sharon (Ball) Mann, Jr. He graduated from Gull Lake High School in 1976. He was a printer with Bill Knapp’s and PIP, both in Battle Creek. Mr. Mann was married to Ellen Murphy on October 23, 1981. He enjoyed many outdoor activities, work­ ing on and caring for his vehicles, riding 3 wheelers. He had lived in Augusta, Hickory Comers areas all of his lifetime. Mr. Mann is survived by his wife, Ellen; one daughter, Kimberly Mann at home; two sons, Spencer (Holwerda) Mann of Hickory Comers, Larry Mann, attending Hope College; parents, Raymond and Sharon (Ball) Mann, Jr.; mater­ nal grandmother, Kathryn I. Ball of Battle Creek; two sisters, Mrs. Tony (Sherry) Marzic of Lawrence, Mrs. Bill (Terry) Travis of Battle Creek; one brother, Jeff Mann at home; several aunts, uncles, many “special” cousins. Memorial services were held Monday, October 21 at the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton with the Reverend William A. Hertel officiating. Burial will be at a later date following cremation at lhe East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Send someone a... HAPPY AD Call 948-8051 ATTEND SERVICES ------- Hastings Area— HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, (The Bible Church) Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995, Cathy Count, choir director. Sunday morning 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11:00 a.m., Morning Worship; 4:45 p.m., Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. Bring Your Bible. 600 Powell Road, I mile East of Hastings. Our Motto: "The Bible, the whole Bi­ ble. and nothing but the Bible". Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m. Thursday 7:30 pntyc- meeting and softball for the youth. Pastor Emeritus. Rus Sarver. Phone 945-9224. Every Sunday is Friend­ ST. MATTHIAS ship Day. ANGLICAN CHURCH CHURCH Part of the Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the midwest. 2415 McCann Rd., Ir­ ving. Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sunday 10:00 a.m. Holy Commu­ nion; 5 p.m. Evening Prayer. 1928 Book of Common prayer used at all services. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church Streets. Philip L. Brown. Pastor. Church phone 616/945-9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. Morning Wor­ ship 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. (nursery attendant). Middle High Youth and Senior High Youth 5:30 p.m. Broadcast of worship service over WBCH AM-FM at 10:30 a.m. Mondays Children’s Choir 3:00 p.m. Tuesday. Wednesday, and Thursday Narcotics Anonymous 12:00 noon. Wednesday Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursdays Bazaar Workshop 9 a.m.; Bell Choir 6:30 p.m.; Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m.; Co-Dependents Anonymous 8:30 t.m. Saturday Men's Study Group :00 a.m.; Co-Dependenis Anonymous 9 a.m. Sunday: Belief Basics Class 9:30 a.m. thru Nov. 10. Friday, Oct. 25 - Missions Garage Sale starts 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 819 E. Grant Street. Sun­ day, Oct. 27 - Last Sunday Fish Bowl for Hunger; Special Music by Bell Choir and Sunday School Children at 11:00 Service; Sunday School Hayridc and Hot Dogs, meet at church at 1:30 p.m. Monday. Oct. 28 - Deborah UMW Circle 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Oct. 30 Serendipity Bible Study. 9:00 a.m. Friday, Nov. 1 - Visually Impaired Persons 9:30 a.m.; Hastings Women's Club 12:00 noon. Friday. Nov. 8 - Swiss Steak and Chicken Fund Raiser Dinner for Barry County Habitat for Humanity 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12 Hi-Nooncrs Potluck/Prograrn 12:00 noon. THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP, 2750 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A. Arnett. Pastor. Church Office phone 948-2549. Sunday workship 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Childrens Church. Tuesday prayer and share time 9;30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family. OF THE N AZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. James Leitznun Pastor. Sun­ day Services: 9:45 a.n>. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults, Teens and Children. BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058. Sunday Ser­ vices: Bible Classes 10 a.m.. Wor­ ship 11 a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister. Phone 945-2938. Focus on lhe Family video series begins Sept. 4-Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. One Nation Under God Bible Correspondence Course. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings, Michigan 948-8004. James R. Barrett. Asst. Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service, Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00, Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7:00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Pryer meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. Father Charles Fisher. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD, 502 E. Bond. Hastings. Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. 948-2529 Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser­ vice — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings. Michigan. G. Kent Keller, Pastor. Eileen Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday, Oct. 13 9:30 and 11:10 Morning Worship Service. Nursery provided. Broad­ cast of 9:30 service over WBCHAM and FM; 9:50 Church School for All ages, including new Adult Class; 10:30 Special Celebration Between Services. Monday - 7:30 Session Meeting. Wednesday 12:00 Women's Organization Lun­ cheon. Saturday - 7:00 Concern Group #2 meet at Phil and Higbees'. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 904 Terry Lane (at Starr School Road). Philip R. Colburn, Pastor. Church phone number is 945-2170, if no answer, call 945-3355. Saturday services are: Sabbath School at 9:20 a.m. (for all ages), and Worship Service at 11:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting this Tuesday, 7:00-8:00 p.m. The community is invited. Vespers, Oct. 26 at 5:45 p.m. will feature a video of Dr. Ben Carson, famous neurosurgeon, telling of his background and motivation in life. Fall Festival for all ages — hay ride, run and fellowship, cider and donuts — Sunday evening, Oct. 27. Adventurer Club sponsors an alter­ native to “Trick or Treat" on Thursday, Oct. 31. 6-9 p.m. with games, stories, crafts for ages 4 to 15. held in the church Fellowship Room. Community invited. Our Community Service Center, 502 E. Green Street, is open to the public on Monday and Wednesday, 9-12 noon. To make sure your needs are met, please call 945-2361 for an ap­ pointment for clothing, GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St. Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Oct. 27 - 8:00 Holy Communion; 9: 30 Church School (all ages); 10: 45 Holy Communion, AAL din­ ner afterwards. Thursday, Oct. 24 1:00 Ruth Circle 7:30 Adult Choir; 8: 00 AA. Friday. Oct. 25 - 7:00 Bazaar Set-Up. Saturday. Oct. 26 9: 00-3:00 Bazaar. 9:30 Conf 6; 8: 00 NA. Monday. Oct. 28 - 6:00 Positive Parenting. Tuesday. Oct. 29 - 3:00 Choir School 7:00 Stephen Supp. Wednesday. Oct. 30 - 10:30 Wordwatchers. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings, Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974. Worship Services — Sunday, 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. 4-H meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study, Wednesdays. 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers, 801 Barber Rd . . Hastings. F.R.I.E.N.D. Carnival. Sept. 15th, 9: 00-11:00 a.m. Smorgasbords: 4:30-7:30. Sept. 6. Oct. 4, Oct. 19 (reservation this date only). Nov. 8. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Michigan, James A, Campbell, Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits. BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev. Merlin Pratt. Worship 9 a.m. and Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.. Alive in Christ Bi­ ble Study at Banfield and 7 p.m. at Country Chapel. UMYS 6:30 every Sunday night al Country Chapel ex­ cept first Sunday of the month. Banfield. Delton Area OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK CATHOLIC CHURCH. 6547 HASTINGS SAVINGS 1 LOAN ASSOCIATION Lacey Rd., Lacey. Mass: Sunday 8: 30 a.m. WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC ^CHURCH, 11252 Floria Rd.. Delton. Masses: Saturday. p.m.; Sunday, II a.m. 5:00 of Hastings CHURCH OF GOD, 7th DAY, NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Banfield, Michigan. Services 10 a.m. each Saturday. Call 671-4100. or Box 42. Bedford. Mich. 49020. RO.I.C THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY ■’Prescriptions" - 118 S. Jefferson • 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770CMk Rd. — Hastings. Michigan CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S., Pastoi Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Satur­ day Mass 6:30 p.m. Sundav Mass 9: 30 a.m. Nita Marie Sherman J LANSING - Nita Marie Sherman, 73 of Lansing, passed away Friday, October 18, 1991. Mrs. Sherman was bom on January 23,1918 in Muskegon. Mrs. Sherman is survived by her husband, Donald H.; two sons, Thomas (Gwilda) and Richard (Nancy) Byrd; three daughters, Patri­ cia (Kendal) Wellman, Donna (Bob) Covell and Retha (Doug) Puvogel; two step-sons, Peter (Jan) and Paul (Diane) Sherman; 20 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Lloyd (Bella), Ivan (Lou) and Ronald (Louise) Starks; also numerous nieces, nephews and special friends. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Ida Lee Hosey. Funeral services were held Monday, Octob­ er 21, at the First Congregational Church, Vermontville with the Reverend Tod Clark, Pastor officiating. Burial followed in Wood­ lawn Cemetery. The family was served by the GorslineRunciman Lansing Chapel. Q Timothy R. Lancaster ) HASTINGS - Timothy R. Lancaster, 33 of 6973 South Shore Drive, Delton passed away Sunday, October 20,1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Lancaster was bom August 15, 1958 in Hastings, the son of Chester and Alice (White) Lancaster. He was raised in Hastings and attended Hastings Schools, graduating in 1976. He was employed 16 years at Felpausch, working in Hastings, Delton and presently at the North Avenue Store in Battle Creek. Mr. Lancaster is survived by two sons, Anthony Lancaster of Dowling and Dustin Lancaster of Delton; his mother, Alice Thomas; his father, Chester Lancaster; one sister, Cheryl Wilson; one brother, Nathan Lancaster, all of Hastings and a special friend, Diane Lancaster of Delton. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 23 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hast­ ings with Reverend Daniel Graybill officiating. Burial will be in Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe Timothy R. Lancaster Memorial Fund. f Complete Prescription Service Hastings and lake Odessa ( Vaneitta M. Barnhill j BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA - Vaneitta M. Barnhill, 58 of Brooksville, Florida, formerly of Mulliken, passed away Thursday, October 10, 1991 at Florida. Mrs. Barnhill was bom on July 1, 1933 in Mulliken, the daughter of Howard and Eithel (Greenwood) Cramer. She was a member and past matron of Mulli­ ken O.E.S. #161. Mrs. Barnhill is survived by her husband, Robert; daughter, Beth (David) Booher of Belleville; two sons, Tom (Teena) Barnhill of Mason and David (Sandra) Barnhill of Lans­ ing; seven grandchildren,; sister, Ella Jean (Carl) Rogers of Mulliken; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Monday, October 14, at Barker-Leik Funeral Home, Mulliken with Reverend Eugene Moore offi­ ciating. Burial was in Meadowbrook Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Sunfield Area S.P.Y.S. Scholarship Fund. ( Earl E McCue ) MIDDLEVILLE - Earl E. McCue, 61 of Middleville passed away Thursday, October 17.1991 at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana. ’ ‘ Mr. McCue was bom October 10, 1930 in Stockton, Kansas. He was raised in the Stock­ ton, Kansas area and attended Stockton High School, graduating in 1948. He was married to Virginia Garrison on April 14, 1990 at United Methodist Church in Middleville. He was employed at CCF Truck­ ing Company in Kalamazoo for seven years. He also worked for Hooker Motor Freight Odgen Moffett Inc. for 26 and a half years. He was in lhe United Slate Army serving in Korea. He was a member of the American Legion and several trailer and kennel clubs. Mr. McCue is survived by his wife, Virginia M. McCue; four daughters, Gloria and Phillip Fox of Middleville; Diane and Dan Casselman of East LeRoy, Barbara and Terry Neubert of Athens, Jean and Lanny Johnston of Battle Creek; three sons, Danny and Loretta Cheese­ man of Grand Rapids, Bill and Lori McCue of Athens; 18 grandchildren; four great­ grandchildren; three sisters; one brother; sever­ al aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 20 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Middleville United Methodist Church. Q_____Robert Ford_________ ) FAWN LAKE - Robert Ford, 73 of Fawn Lake and World War II Veteran, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 1991 at home. He is survived by his wife, Betty; and child­ ren Bill and Jerone Ford of Dorr, Kay Wright of Gun Lake, Pat Baar of Wyoming, Jerre and Dick Bacon of Orlando, Florida; 13 grandchil­ dren, 22 great-grandchildren; also one sister, Goldie Hart of Traverse City. Mr. Ford was a member of Wayland VFW Post 7581 and life member of the American Legion Post 208 of Wyoming. Memorial services were held 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 18, at the Archer-Hampel Funeral Home, Wayland, with Dick Clack offi­ ciating. Burial at Floral View Memorial Gardens in Grandville. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Hospice Program. Q____ Chester Bromley_______ DELTON - Chester Bromley, 86 of Delton and formerly of Middleville passed away Tues­ day, October 22, 1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Bromley was bom on July 6, 1905 at Walkerville, the son of Benjamin (Fern Abbott) Brumley. He was married to Lillian R. Johnson on July 11, 1926. He was employed at Bradford White Corpo­ ration as a steel shearer. Mr. Bromley is survived by his wife, Lillian; five daughters, Beatrice Bromley of Delton, Joyce Moored of Hastings, Anne and Gale Wright of Hastings, Dorothy and Danny Burton of Delton, Della Bromley of Nashville; two sons. Frosty and Sharon Bromley of Hast­ ings, Donald Bromley of Hastings; a very special friend, Gordon Henderson of Hastings; 14 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 24 at the Striker Cemetery, with Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Mrs. Lillian P. Bromley. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. William E Mann ) Harold C Rowland LAKE ODESSA - Harold C. Rowland, 91 of 12623 Mote Road, Lake Odessa passed away Wednesday, October 16, 1991 at Tendercare Nursing Home, Hastings. Mr. Rowland was bom on January 26,1900 in Peabody, Kansas the son of Harvey L. and Sarah (Wise) Row’ind. He attended school in Kansas and moved to his farm near Lake Odessa in 1918. Mr. Rowland was married to Mabie Smith on June 8, 1921 in Lake Odessa. He farmed most all his life, and for a few years was a barber in Woodland. He attended the Wealthy Park Baptist Church in Grand Rapids. Mr. Rowland is survived by his wife, Mabie; one daughter, Elnora Rowland of Kentwood; one son, Robert Rowland of Greenwood, India­ na; three grandchildren and three great­ grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers Earl and Lawrence. Funeral services were held Saturday, Octob­ er 19, at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odes­ sa with Dr. Lloyd Steinfort officiating. Burial was in Clarksville Cemetery, Clarksville. (Robert Lee Oliver) FLINT - Robert Lee Oliver of Flint and formerly of Hastings, passed away October 16, 1991 in Flint. Mr. Oliver was born in Middleville on July 11, 1940, the son of Roland and Kathryn (Shumaker) Oliver. Robert was a member of the Pipefitters Union Local 370 and a trustee of Lhe FOE Aire #3485. He had been a Eagle for 20 years. He was married to Verna Ross for eight years, that marriage ended in divorce. He married Carol La Rock in 1974. She preceded him in death in 1990. Mr. Oliver is survived by three children: sons, Robert of Flint, Mark of Florida; one daughter and son-in-law Barbara and Rod Eno of Hale; three step-sons; one step-daughter; three grandchildren and 12 step-grandchildren; father, Roland Oliver of Bradley; brothers Roland Jr. of Marlette, James, Gary and Steven of Flint; sisters, Mary Parks of Metamore, Joan Newcombe of Mt. Morris, Patricia Coykendall of Hastings, Nancy Ryckman of North Branch, Helen DeGroat of Brown City; one step-sister, Diana Lydan of Flint and many nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his mother Kathryn in 1979. Services were held on Saturday, October 19. Cremation has taken place with burial to be at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings at a later date. �Official says guidelines pose little threat locally More children at risk from lead-poisoning J-Ad Graphics News Service <ni The Associated Press The government has lowered the threshold for safe lead levels in children and said as many as 4 million young children could be al risk from the toxic metal. But a local official says the danger of lead contamination - even at the newly revised safe level - is comparatively low in Barry County. The new standard recognizes that even tiny amounts of lead can cause significant damage in children, including delayed mental devel­ opment. New guidelines also call for universal screening of young children, to be phased in as work continues on development of an in­ expensive, easy-to-use test that is able to de­ tect low - but dangerous - levels of lead in the blood. "The general public needs to be aware that lhe risks of lead exposure are not theoretical calculations; they are not extrapolated from data on laboratory animals; they are not based on high-dose occupational exposures," Health and Human Services Secretary Louis Sulli­ van said in announcing the guidelines Oct. 7 at a conference on lead poisoning. "They are lhe alMoo-real consequences real children suffer from everyday lead hazards that are widespread in our environment," Sullivan said. Locally, Barry-Eaton Heallh Department Environmental Health Director James Schnackenberg said officials here doubt the lower threshold will cause lhe the number of exposures to raise. "We recognize the threat, but we don't think it’s a large problem in our area," Schnackenberg said. Across lhe country, environmental and health groups are welcoming the govern­ ment's new lead-poisoning guidelines, but they say more money is needed to remove lhe sources of lead exposure. "The administration hasn't gone far enough," said Julia Moore, executive director of Physicians for Social Responsibility. "It's important to do screening, but we will only find out how many more cliildren are suffer­ ing from lead poisoning. We have to do FINANCIAL FOCUS fumishtdby. Mark D. Christensen of Edward D. Jones & Co. Don’t let poorly planned insurance harm your future The rising cost of insurance is of concern to nearly every consumer. Beyond life and medical protection, the cost of insuring valuable assets such as homes and automobiles is also on the rise. Managing in­ surance needs has become almost as important as planning for education or retirement. It’s a growing concern not only to consumers but also to the insurance industry. In a recent newsletter to members, USAA, one of the nation's largest casualty insurers, discussed costs and ways policyholders can control them. For example, you might con­ sider a higher deductible on your insurance. 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Henry Waxman, D-Calif., and the chairman of the House Energy and Commerce health sub­ committee. "Yet we still do not have a pol­ icy that offers concerned parents any mean­ ingful help or guidance." Waxman has introduced legislation to im­ plement the administration's plan. The White House does not support his effort. Lead contamination produces long-lasting effects, including developmental delays, re­ duced IQ scores and impaired hearing. The federal Centers for Disease Control previ­ ously had set z5 micrograms of lead per deciliter of blood as the threshold at which a child would be considered lead poisoned. But recent scientific studies have shown that lev­ els as low as 10 micrograms can be harmful. Lead has been removed from gasoliae, inte­ rior paint and food. The main source of lead exposure for chil­ dren is old lead-based paint Children become contaminated with lead when they eat paint chips ot ingest soil and dust contaminated by leaded paint. Lead plumbing also contami­ nates drinking water. A 1984 federal survey estimated that ap­ proximately 250,000 children aged 6 years or younger had blood lead levels of 25 micro­ grams or higher and 3 million to 4 million children had levels above 15 micrograms. The guidelines outline different levels of action that should occur when certain amounts of lead are found in children's blood. •Children with 20 micrograms or more should be seen by a physician, the guidelines say. •Children with levels of 15-19 micrograms should be screened more frequently and their parents should receive nutritional and educa­ tional counseling. •Below this range, the guidelines make no recommendations for intervention directed toward the individual child, in pan because laboratory tests are imprecise at these lower levels. Schnackenberg said employees at the Barry-Eaton Health Department were under­ going training last week on lead-testing equipment "If and when we have any citizens identi­ fied with elevated lead, we can do an envi­ ronmental assessment to find out where it came from," Schnackenberg said. But the Health Department does not do preventative screening. They make assess­ ments only when an exposure is reported by a medical authority. Citizens concerned about lead at work, at home in water pipes or through exposure to gasoline, must seek their own testing. “Unfortunately, they have to go to a pri­ vate laboratory for analysis," Schnackenberg said. But presence of lead in the environment isn't necessarily a danger unless lhe lead is disturbed, Schnackenberg said. Walls painted prior to 1979, when lead was still used in paint, does not have to be removed unless they are flaking or peeling. "The best thing to do with painted surfaces is to leave them alone and keep them covered with paint," he said. To protect against water pipes with lead­ based contaminating drinking water, Schnackenberg recommended letting water run for a minute before drinking. The Michi­ gan Department of Health also routinely tests water for the presence of lead. A far greater danger than paint chips and lead pipes, however, is auto emissions, Schnackenberg said. Rebecca Eaton Is welcomed to the Maple Valley Board of Education by President Harold Stewart. Eaton, a recent graduate of Cooley Law School, was appointed to fill the seat vacated by the resignation of Bea Pino. Maple Valley names principal and trustee “I have a global view that is beneficial when dealing with special education," she said. Board President Harold Stewart asked her if she would be willing to move into the Maple Valley school district. Brisette replied that she was being very candid with the board when she told them she did not plan to do so for two years because of a lease commitment and her children's current school enrollment. In response to the same question, Putnam responded that she would be willing to move into the district immediately upon her employment. Neither candidate has experience as a prin­ cipal. The starting pay scale for c+tch would be comparable, said Parks. Details of that scale and other negotiations covering a master agreement for principals, individual con­ tracts, and the superintendent’s yearly review were discussed by the board at an executive session following the public meeting. Thed board also appointed Rebecca Eaton of Nashville to fill the board seat recently vacated by Bea Pino. Pino last month resigned the seat to which she was elected in June because of recent ill health. Eaton will serve until the next regular board election. She is a 1983 graduate of Maple Valley High School, and completed undergraduate studies at Central Michigan University. She recently was graduated from Cooley Law School with a juris doctorate. Eaton said she is not yet a practicing at­ torney, because she wilt not know until November whether she passed the bar exam she took in July. by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer Diane Brisctte of Grand Rapids was hired Maplewood Elementary Principal last week Monday 6y the Maple Valley Board of Educa­ tion, which also named Rebecca Eaton to fill a vacancy on the board. Brisette will fill the seat vacated by David Doozan, who resigned in August to become principal of Woodland Elemenary in the Lakewood School District. Brisette was one of two finalists interviewed at a public session during the board’s Oct. 14 meeting, which was held at Fuller Street Elementary School in Nashville as part of a four-month round-robin plan to visit all buildings in the district. Jeannie Putnam. 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You have to start somewhere. The best place to start, though, is at home. As a soccer referee, 1 have traveled to many high schools and colleges. While there is some improvement with the behavior of players and coaches, the conduct of the spec­ tators has shown little betterment. I have witnessed many uncalled-for incidents. Aside from the usual “ref baiting,” there are derogatory remarks directed toward players, coaches, and fans, uttered by players, coaches and fans. 1 can recall one incident that had one player reduced to tears. Some “fans" were teasing him about the way he choose to wear his hair. Come on people, get a life! Many excuses are offered for such behavior: “That coach is a jerk,” "The ref is inconsistent,” "Player A is.playing dirty," "The pros do it.” and so forth. These may be true statements, but the underlying respon­ sibility is with all of us, not in the role of player, fan, coach, administrator or official. Rather it is our duty, our personal respon­ sibility. simply as a decent human being, to be Pizza party attracted To The Editor: Chapter 1 is a federally funded program for students needing extra help in reading and math. Local taxes are no: spent on the Chapter 1 program. A Parent Advisory Council, composed of parents of participating students, works with the Chapter 1 staff in implementing the program. An important part of the Chapter 1 program is parent involvement, and a parent meeting is held annually to inform parents about the pro­ gram, as required by law. The Chapter I staff and Parent Advisory Council have had much concern about the low attendance at past annual meetings. At a state level Chapter 1 conference, it was suggested aware of the other person’s feelings... you know: the Golden Rule. As difficult as it is, keeping a proper perspective is imperative. A sporting contest is only a game, it is nothing more. In­ terscholastics sports exist to enrich the learn­ ing experience of the participants. Part of that learning experience must be sportsmanship. Skip Spencer Hastings Not all Brits act like fools To The Editor: As a former Brit, I’ve enjoyed Teresa Hud­ son’s “Letters from England." I consider it unfortunate, however, that she was stuck with a bunch of cuiturally-barren clods who preferred eating “foul tasting sausages" to viewing great art treasures. But please, don’t dismiss the English out of hand. 1 once accompanied a group of English people bent on braving buzz bombs to view a slightly damaged St. Paul’s Cathedral for what might have been the first and last time, but fortunately wasn’t. Yours truly, A. Ruby Rose Hastings crowd that the annual meeting be a pizza party for Chapter 1 families in order to get more parents involved in the program. After two years of discussion between the Chapter I staff and Parent Advisory Council, and receiving approval from the state Chapter 1 consultant, the decision was made to hold the “Annual Meeting Pizza Party." Tne Chapter 1 staff and Parent Advisory Council were very pleased that more than 600 people attended the meeting, because in past years the attendance has been between one to five people. Brenda Morgan Chapter 1 Parent Advisory Council Hastings Big Wheel employees frustrated To The Editor: I am a cashier at Big Wheel, and am writing out of frustration, both at losing my job and at the customers I deal with every day. To the customer 1 waited on recently, I say "thank you" for blaming me personally for a manufacture's defect in lhe item you purchas­ ed. Thank you again for sceaming profanity at me because of your displeasure with a com­ pany policy that, I too, have to follow. To the many customers who’ve expressed sorrow and disappoinment at the store’s clos­ ing, I ask where were they six months ago when we needed their support? They were the first ones to complain when things got rough. No one is more disappointed at Big Wheel’s closing than the employees themselves. For us, it’s not just a place to shop, it’s our livelihood. Stacy Kruger Hastings Big Wheel Give the gift of... LOCAL NEWS Give a subscription to The Hastings Banner Your Hometown Newspaper — Call 948-8051 inSings Banner) Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division ot J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President Stephen Jacobs Treasurer Goblins gobble up ‘rails to trails’ proposition To The Editor: Halloween seems to be coming early in Hastings. A couple of goblins, who apparently see an opportunity to grab some free or cheap former railroad land adjacent to their own, have yell­ ed "boo” by writing up a scare sheet. And City Council really jumped! Last Monday night, after a fine presentation from the Future Charlotte Project committee, promoting the proposed Sugarbush rail trail, they jumped and voted against it. They voted, with only Esther Walton dissenting, not to merely deny a rail trail through Hastings, but to oppose and not even investigate the feasibility of such a trail. I was astonished at the display of closed minds. Imagine, to not even investigate! I was further astonished to hear a council member say that they would rather give more money, which they don’t have anyway, to poor people; than to create more jobs in the community! I was amazed and ashamed! Throw money at the poor? They should ask any of the restaurant and other business owners along the HartMor.tague rail trail how their businesses have doubled in the mere one year that the trail has been open. They should ask the landowners along that, and the ^al-Haven trail, now they now like the trail they previously fought against. They should see where a rail trail was detoured to bypass valuable muck farmland. Councilmen and women arc supposed to represent the best interests of the community. They chose not to see, as I often have seen, the hordes of happy families with little kids and the middle aged and older citizens who enjoy the very many miles of separate, paved, bicycle paths/sidewalks such as those that Holland Township has built, and is continuing to build. Holland Township is really up-todate. They choose to ignore the health needs of older folks, too. The typical user of the KaiHaven trail is 55 years old, according to a ranger. Hastings kids and older folks, especially, need and want a safer place to ride, too! Half of the households in the USA own a bicycle. And most of them are afraid to ride it on the roads. I do not want to sec a trail completed as a memorial to a biker killed by a drunk driver. We had a 15-year-old girl killed by a truck while bicycling on Patterson Road last sum­ mer. The great majority of car-bike accidents involve kids. The "concern” expressed about funds was also spooky. Rail trails are usually built with 75 to 100 percent of the money coming from funds that have accumulated and that must be spent for only park development. Public Opinion: We hope that a proposed tax on the pur­ chase of bicycles, horse tack, and such, or user fees will soon provide all the rest of lhe funding, as well as pay for maintenance. Maintenance on the Hart-Montague trail is only $30,000 a year, mainly for rangers' salaries. It is especially ironic, because Hastings has already spent hundreds of thousands of dollars to build the smoothest, widest, most beautiful rail trail for miles around. The segment of the Sugarbush rail trail through Hastings is nearly complete, already. It’s great, I love it, we are all proud of it! How much additional can a couple of bike path signs and some white highway paint cost? That's all it would take to complete the job by painting white lines along the edges of Apple Street to delineate a bike path. Where is the consistency and logic? Most of our part of the trail is already completed! Is council ashamed of it? Council even staled and joked that is was not necessary to have a sign to warn motorists that they were about to leave the paved west end of the Apple Street/Sugarbush rail trail and crash on to the soft gravel and cinder, mountain bikes only, section. Such a display of concern for motorist’s safety! Council ef­ fectively, stole the road sign. A bad Hallo­ ween prank. Rail trails are wonderful! But a few, ob­ viously powerful, hobgoblins are trying to steal and tie up forever a resource that should belong to all the people. Our citizens, kiddies and older folks, need more concern and better service from our public servants. But, it ap­ pears, they will not get it unless they demand it. ’ . Cal Lamoreaux Orangeville Township CORRECTION ittwnh v.rff A story in last week’s Hastings Banner ("Hastings man arrested for violently shaking infant") said the case was referred to the De­ partment of Social Services for investigation after the child’s first injury. However, a DSS official said that Protective Services was not notified for two weeks until a second injury was diagnosed as shaken child syndrome. Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of cunent general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: •Make your letter brief and to the point. •Letters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must include their signature, address and phone number. The writers name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Scud letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 What do you think of the Democrat’s presidential candidates? Six Democrats have declared themselves candidates for the party's nomination in the 1992 presidential election, which is just over one year away. Do you have a favorite among the six? Do you think any of them can beat George Bush? John Jacobs Vice President Frederic Jacobs Secretary Newsroom David T. Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert rAuisunr Editor) Todd Tubergen iSporu Editor) Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Sue Hinckley Sandra Ponsetto Jeff Kaczmarczyk Sharon Miller Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a m. ■ 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.- noon. Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Denise Howell Phylis Bowers Subscription Rates: $13 per year in Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) Colleen Williams Hastings: Robert Leos Hastings: “I don’t know anything about them. I think "I really don’t know too much about them. I think George Bush is very well liked due to the Persian George Bush is doing a good job." Gulf War." Chris Twigg Hastings: "I've heard their names, but I don’t know any of them. I don’t think anyone can beat George Bush.” Rick Elkins Hastings: “ KniSht Dowling: Chuck Rust Hastings: "I’m not too familiar with them yet, but I will be by the election. 1 think ‘Tve never voted in my life, and I don’t miss it a bit. A lot of people say Reagan and Bush did a good job. but I'd like to see it fall back to one vote can sway it, but I can’t see that it does. The Electoral College votes, "I haven’t been paying attention to the news. It’s possible George Bush can be beaten." Democratic hands.” not us." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 24, 1991 — Page 3 New owners plan to rebuilt historic home Allegan couple buys Striker House by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer These six students (from left), Elena Reid, Jenny Davis, Kevin DeVault, Larry Vaughn, Jenny Bender and Paul Buchanan, will participate in the Regional Honors Choir. Six local students selected to regional honors choir Six Hastings High Schoo! choir members auditioned and were chosen to participate in the Regional Honors Choir Saturday, Dec. 7, at 3 p.m. at the Dalton Center Recital Hall and Western Michigan University. Jenny Bender, Elena Reid, Paul Buchanan, Jenny Davis, Kevin DeVault and Lany Vaugh recently performed "Ave Marie" by Victoria at WMU before an adjudicator. Singers were judged on their ability to perform the piece correctly and musically, as well as their ability to sight-read music they had never seen before. During the Dec. 7 concert, the six will perform five choral pieces with other outstanding students from the region. Vandals broke this large window on the south side of the Lake Odessa Page Building, but did not enter the office used by Village Manager John French. Village manager victim of vandalism in Lake 0 J-Ad Graphics News Service For the second time in as many months, vandals apparently have attempted to give Lake Odessa Village Manager John French a message. And a rather unpleasant one al that. Early Sunday morning, an unknown person or persons smashed a large window in the village manager’s office, causing glass shards to travel more than 12 feet into an adjoining office. Local officials believe this latest act of van­ dalism is related to a previous incident in which French’s car was damaged while park­ ed at lhe village offices. Damage to lhe car resulted in several hundred dollars worth of repairs. French said. ’While beating on my car was something I feel was directed personally at me. Sunday’s damage to my office in the village hall, while directed at me. hurts the village, and ultimately the taxpayers who pay for damage done to village property.” Until the extensive glass mess is cleaned up. the village manager has relocated and will be working out of the council chambers. "We will be keeping business as usual.” he said.” The Lake Odessa Police Department has conducted an extensive investigation of the break-in. according to officer Michael Struve. “The glass was hit with what we call an ex­ tension of the arms," said Struve. “The force was such that it drove the blinds back three feet from lhe window, sending glass penetrating extensively into books, carpeting, papers, files, as well as the air vents of a com­ puter monitor.” The exact cost of the damage including the major cleanup of the glass and possible damage to the computer is not yet known. Police have checked each piece of glass two inches and greater in size for evidence. A $250 reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the per­ son or persons involved in the crime. In what possibly is an unrelated incident, five small windows were broken at the police garage. "There was quite a bit of blood at the scene." Struve reported, "and we believe wc have a suspect or suspects and are following up this incident.” The cost of repairing the windows on the police garage will be approximately S60 to $80. ' The Striker House may rise again. The crumbling structure was sold at auc­ tion Saturday to an Allegan couple who said they plan to restore lhe 106-year-old home to its former grandeur. In Saturday's short auction, lasting barely five minutes, Nancy Miller gave the top bid of S50.000 to buy the historic house. As curious folks crowded around to get their first glimpse of the new owner. Miller said she had no intention of tearing down Hastings’ most famous home. "Oh no, we love things like this,’" she said. "We’ve built a couple of homes my husband designed, and we've restored three older homes." Still, she didn't really expect to deliver the top bid when she came to Saturday's auction without her husband, Bill, who hadn't even seen the inside yet. "He said go over and make a bid," Miller said. "But I didn't really think we'd get iL He's going to be so shocked when I get home." Millers said she would like to restore the 15-room Victorian Queen Anne-style man­ sion as either a single family home or as a bed and breakfast inn. Close to a hundred people filled crowded inside to see lhe historic structure, which has 64 windows and lhe original ornate maple, oak and walnut woodwork among its 5,000 square feeL Steve Lewis, former owner of Hastings Refrigerator and Appliance Shop, said he's lived in Hastings since 1945 but never set foot inside the house at lhe corner of Jeffer­ son and Green streets. "I always wondered what it looked like," he said. "I just thought rd see the inside." Some eight to nine people appeared ready lo bid on the house, but when the auction began shortly after 1 p.m., only four to five actually made bids. "I know there were another three or four that would have if (the price) hadn't gotten by them," said auctioneer Steve Stanton. Bidding began at $75,000, then dropped to $50,000 and finally to $20,000 before lhe first offer was made But the price rapidly climbed back to $45,000 and then inched up to $50,000 be­ fore Stanton pronounced the house sold. Stanton said at least one bidder showed up intending to buy the house, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972, and tear it down for parts. But lhe price quickly passed him by. "I don't think it was going to go that way," Stanton said. "Thpre were several bid­ ders who talked about antique stores and bed and breakfasts." Everett and Chi Chi Biebers, who have owned the house since 1984, accepted the $50,000 sale. They also said they were pleased the house would be restored. "I’m glad somebody has intentions of fix­ ing it up and not tearing it down," Everetl Bieber said. The Biebers bought lhe house, which has been declared a historic site by the Michigan Historical Society, intending to restore it and open it as a restaurant But they were unable to buy a liquor license. The Biebers then sought a resort license, which also would al­ low them to sell alcohol. But regulations prohibited alcohol sales because the house is too close to the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints located on South Jefferson Street "I'm kind of sad we couldn't see our plans through,” he said. When efforts to establish the restaurant fell apart, Bieber said he considered restoring the building as a house but decided against it. "It'll make a beautiful house for some­ body," he said. The house was built in 1885 for William Daniel Striker, a former Michigan Secretary of State, president of a local bank and a member of the Albion College board of trustees. Striker died in in 1898, but his wife lived in the house until her death in 1915. From 1916 until 1923, the house served as the first site of Pennock Hospital. The house later served as a residence for several families between 1929 and 1943. It was a convalescent home, owned by Corn DeWitt, from 1947 to 1963. After the business closed in 1963, the Striker house sat idle until 1968, when it was sold to E. J. Meisenbach. He later sold it twice to people who tried unsuccessfully to restore the his­ toric structure. One buyer put 51,000 down on the house, removed the valuable stained glass windows from the building and disappeared without making another payment. Authorities later recovered the windows and they were returned io the home's owners, according to Bieber. The Biebers sold the property in November 1989 to Rich and Robin Cunningham of Grand Rapids, who planned to turn the up­ stairs into living quarters and the main floor into office space. But plans again fell through, and lhe house was returned to the Biebers. Nancy Miller, of Allegan, with her grand daughter, Jessica VanderKolk, delivered the top bid of $50,000 to buy the 106-year-old Striker House at auction Saturday. ROAD KILL...continued from page 1 Moore said Hoare did not have all the in­ formation about the St. Joseph issue. He told her there was "no basis" for her statements, which he said were "uncalled for." "All you're doing is jumping on the bandwagon," Moore said. Later in the meeting, he said he thought a resolution of support for St Joseph County would be jumping the gun. Moore suggested that those involved be given time to work out the situation. "We're not trying to make anybody do anything," he said of the Area Agency on Aging. Several commissioners said they are inter­ ested in obtaining minutes from the Area Agency meetings and Hoare said she felt that the chairmen of all five county boards who are represented on the Area Agency should be given minutes. Smith said he has copies of all the minutes and would be glad to make them available. "We would like the whole packet (prior to lhe meetings)," Commissioner Ethel Boze said. In other business, the board: •Discussed a communication from the Michigan Department of Transportation stating that in order for a traffic light to be installed at Industrial Drive and State Street, the driveway to the Sheriff’s Department would have to be widened to three lanes. Commissioners noted that the driveway is not a street and if it were the city would have to plow it and make the necessary im­ provements. At one time, Hoare said the city had planned to put a street through to the hospital, but that those plans had never materialized •Adopted a proposed county operating budget of expenditures of $6,407,714 for 1992. The budget, reported In detail Oct. 10, represents an 8 percent increase over lhe cur­ rent year. •Accepted the 1991 apportionment report, detailing State Equalized valuation, extra voted millage and anticipated revues in each governmental unit, from Equalization Direc­ tor Karen Scarbrough. The county has an SEV of $651,588,592 but it will be reduced by $7,155,055 for the Hastings Downtown Development Association recapture. Scar­ brough compiles the figures for the board and the information in the report is for­ warded to the State Tax Commission. •Agreed to hire Mark Englenh to repair cement work around the flag pole at the courthouse and to remove a guard rail by the County Annex Building at a cost not to ex­ ceed $1,600. ■Heard a report that the Barry County Transit will operate the Holly Trolley, on loan from MDOT, in Hastings from Dec. 4­ 24. Holly Trolley transports riders on a tour to view holiday Christmas decorations. Sometimes Santa and his singing elves are onboard. NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE Band members, parents honored Friday was Parent’s Night at the Hastings High School football game and senior band members and their parents receive special recognition during half-time activities. The Dixie Land Combo (from left) Jason Gole. Michelle Bechler, Amy Merritt. Beth Schleh and Dan Goodman entertain the crowd at half-time with a rendition of the “The 12th Street Rag." The Hastings High School marching band takes to the field during half-time to perform "Don’t Rain on My Parade," “Going Home," and “The 12th Street Rag." �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 24, 1991 Thornapple Arts Council seeks members to serve on board The Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County is seeking interested people to serve on its board of directors. Directors are elected in January at the Council's annual meeting and serve threeyear, revolving terms. The board is seeking persons with an in­ terest in promoting the arts in the county and/or people with experience in the arts. News Briefs Halloween party slated at church The "Hastings Raccoons” Adven­ turer Club of the Seventh-day Adventist Church will sponsor an alternative to the traditional Halloween trick of treating for Barry County children ages 3 to 15. The club will have a Christian-based activity "Time Out for Kids." from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, at the Hastings Seventh-day Adventist Church. 904 Terry Lane, off Starr School Road. The program will be geared to three age groups, 3 to 5, 6 to 9 and 10 to 15. Activities will be highlighted by games such as "One Lost Sheep,” "Blind isaac,” "Crossing the Book Kidron," "Paul’s Voyages" and “Proverbs.” Also included will be crafts (bean bags, fruit prints, crystal gardens, bean layering, com husk dolls, etc.), songs, prizes and a nature story. Apple cider and homemade doughnuts will be served during a snack time. Costumes aren’t necessary for children, and adults are welcome to stay for the program. For more information, call Marcie Scofield at 852-971’. Gospel music show planned The board would like to have members from all pans of the county. The Arts Council was established to en­ hance visual and musical arts within the county and to encourage performance and ans-related education. Arts Council activities have ranged from presenting annual concerts locally by the Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra to Genealogy club to meet Oct. 29 The regular monthly meeting of the Barry County Genealogy Club will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, at the Hastings Public Library. The public is welcome to attend. Folk music set at next Showcase Folk musicians Leo Hine, Charlie Beard, John Price and the Singing Str­ ings will be featured at the next Showcase at Arby’s Restaurant in Hastings tonight. The entertainment will be from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. There is no cover charge, but seating is limited. Miles for Meals fund-raiser set The Barry County Commission on Ag­ ing will have its third annual "Miles for Meals” walkathon from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. at the lower level of Hastings High School. The event will attempt to raise funds to support the local home delivered and congregate meals programs. The walkers will seek pledges from sponsors for each lap walked or for the entire two-hour duration. A light lunch will be served to volunteers and par­ ticipants after the event is concluded. Registration will begin at 9:15 a.m. Nov. 9 at Hastings High School. Participants should call the COA at 948-4856 to pre-register. ‘What Works’ forum planned Fifteen gospel music groups and soloists from all over Michigan will be featured in a showcase at 6 p.m. Satur­ day, Oct. 26. at the Central School Auditorium in Hastings. The five-hour concert will feature southern gospel-style music. The 1990 showcase had 23 groups and a large attendance, prompting the con­ cert again this year. Among those scheduled to perform arc Genny Wilson, the Joint Heirs, Linda Case, Crosswork, Mary Putnam, Ray and Millie Overholt, Judy Sarver, the Capitalaires, Ella Sue Nickel, Reclaim­ ed. the Davis Brothers. Dave Dickerson, the New Vision Band. New Beginning and the Temple Heirs. A S3 donation is suggested for admission. A public forum on "What Works” in promoting business and helping com­ munities is planned for 7:30 p.m. Thurs­ day, Nov. 7, at Bay Pointe Restaurant, Gun Lake. The meeting, part of a series spon­ sored by the Gup Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, will include business and community leaders from Hastings, Freeport. Delton. Middleville, Gun Lake. Wayland and Martin, who will share ideas that have worked for them. A social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m. and dinner is scheduled for 6:30. Cost of the dinner is $10 per person. The program is free and open to anyone interested in attending. Call the Gun Lake Area Chamber of Commerce at 672-7822 to make reservations. Schools survey response slow Senior party help needed The return of mailed surveys seeking public opinions on proposed im­ provements to Maple Valley Schools has been slow, according to Janis Gaubatz, survey coordinator. “We have dose to 100 in. but that is low considering that over 3.000 went out.” Gaubatz said Thursday. Forms were mailed to every household in the Maple Valley School District dur­ ing the last week of September, and return had been sought by the first week of October. Some volunteers have can­ vassed door to door in an attempt to col­ lect as many of the completed forms as possible. The survey seeks comments on recom­ mendations for improvements suggested by the Long Range Planning Committee. Parents of Hastings High School seniors are being sought for help in organizing the annual alcohol-free party after graduation next spring. The first planning session was held Tuesday evening at the high school library. Committees will include publicity, in­ vitations, gifts and prizes, decorations, food, telephone, casino and entertainment. Also needed are people who can help with transportation, chaperones and cleanup. For more information, call Barb Toburen at 945-2386 or Mary Youngs at 945-4350. Fiddlers plan jamboree Oct. 26 The Michigan Fiddlers Association will present a fiddle jamboree and square dance Saturday, Oct. 26. at the Maple Leaf Grange. The jamboree will take place from 2 to 5 p.m.. The square dancing will be from 7 to 11 p.m. The day -will be highlighted by live callecrs and old-fashioned fun. Cancer Society appeal is Nov. 2 Volunteers will be at the K mart Plaza and Felpausch Food Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Nov. 2. to ask for $1 donations to the American Cancer Society. The society is conducting its “100 Grand Challenge," an effort to raise SI00,000 statewide. Proceeds from the drive will be used for research, education and services to cancer victims and their families. The volunteers will be women from the Peace Community Church of God. who will distribute the American Cancer Society tag that lists the seven warning signs of cancer. For more information, call the Barry County unit of the American Cancer Society at 945-4107. awarding scholarships to high school students to attend summer ans-related programs. The Council also has sponsored puppet workshops and art appreciation programs for children and holds an annual summer arts festival that is free to the public. Special programs are planned throughout the year to provide arts experiences for young and old alike. People interested in serving on the Arts Council should send a brief letter of applica­ tion or resume detailing their interests and expertise to: Thomapple Arts Council, P.O. Box 152, Hastings, ML 49058, in care of ■Diane Smith. Interested people may also attend any of the Council's regular meetings which take place at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. Call 945-3782 for location. More recycling at Carl’s Market The list of recyclables now accepted at Carl’s Market in Nashville has increased with the setup last week of inside depositories for two additional categories: colored plastics and styrofoam. The containers for these articles are located in the beverage department near the produce section. Colored plastics include such items as bleach or detergent jugs, etc. They must be clean, have caps removed and be flattended. Styrofoam (polystrene) items include such things as food trays used in packag­ ing of produce and meats, and they must be clean. These two items, as well as the card­ board processed by Carl’s in the store’s box baler, is hauled away by the Spartan company. Four other types of materials are ac­ cepted at the recycling drop site located in Carl’s parking lot and operated by a combined effort of the villages of Nashville and Vermontville and townships of Castleton. Maple Grove and Vermontville. Each governmental unit has agreed to contribute $20 per month toward the cost of having the materials hauled way by Hastings Sanitary Service. Containers provided by HSS offer separate depositories for plastic milk jugs, metal, clear glass and aluminum. Spooking Dustin Cook from behind is Monica Willcut, while Julie Eltzroth tests the guillotine for sharpness. These and other attractions await tourists of the Jaycees’ haunted house on South Bedford Road. Orvin Moore Aging will be 1st Friday focus The problems of the aged in Barry County and what is being done about them will be the topic of the next "First Friday Lunch and Learn” session Nov. I. Orvin Moore, Barry County Commissioner from the Fourth District (Carlton. Castellon and Woodland townships), will be the speaker. Moore also is chairman of the Southwest Michigan Commission on Aging. He is expected to talk about the “aging net­ work," what it means to each local communi­ ty and how to deal effectively with the ever­ increasing numbers of elderly people. The Lunch and Lcam programs are held at noon on the first Friday of each month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Lakewood Ambulance may serve Ionia County J-Ad Graphics News Sen-ice Ionia County Project Medical Control Director Bryant Pierce Tuesday afternoon signed the state medical control form giving the Lakewood Ambulance Service volunteers the authority to serve patients in Ionia County. The Lakewood service was awarded state licensure on Friday. Oct. 11, and was granted permission to serve Woodland Township only in Barry County under Barry County Project Medical Control Director Wesley VonSeggren. The service has been operating out of the Woodland Firebam since that date. It has been a rocky, uphill battle for the former Lake Odessa Ambulance volunteers since they decided to run their own volunteer service. The volunteers were ousted when the Lake Odessa Village Council contracted with Rockford Ambulance Service Sept. 23, replacing the volunteer ambulance service with a paramedic unit. “Dr. Pierce’s decision allows us to go anywhere in Ionia County people call us to come." said Lakewood Ambulance Service Director Betty Begerow. Because of the EMS approval, the Lakewood Service has been awarded one voting scat on the Ionia Emergency Medical Service Board. That seat will be filled by Director Begerow. with Lakewood Am­ bulance Service Board Treasurer Alice Forshey serving as an alternate. The volunteer service received its IV box from Ionia County Memorial Hospital Tues­ day and is ready to serve customers in the area. Emergency calls may be made directly to 367-4338. Haunted house site settled for Jaycees J-Ad Graphics News Senice The Hastings Jaycees still plan to open lhe doors to their annual haunted house Friday, but it will be in a different location than reported twice before. The haunted house will be in a garage next to the old Diet Center, I615 South Bedford Road (M-37 south), across from Thomapple Valley Equipment. For the Jaycees, it has been a tough road in securing just the right place for the annual Halloween activity. The group originally had planned to open lhe spooky offering on the second floor of the Second-hand Comers building downtown. However, concerns about handicapped ac­ cessibility were raised and the local organiza­ tion decided to try elsewhere. They moved the location to the garage next to the water works building on Mill Street, but then realized that they couldn't move in to start getting it ready in time for the first tour Friday night. Finally, the group decided to use the garage on South Bedford Road, where members were putting things together as early as last Saturday. The fourth annual haunted house will be in operation from Friday through Thursday. Oct. 31, beginning at 6:30 each evening. A special "lights on” children's matinee will take place on Sunday between 1 and 4 p.m. The first 25 kids, ages 10 and younger, to go through the tour also will receive a free trick or treat bucket. The matinee show Sunday will be geared to younger children, with lights on and no startl­ ing effects. Discounted admission also will be offered for the matinee presentation Cost for touring the haunted house each night through Halloween will be $2 for adults and $1.50 for students. Proceeds will go to funding local Jaycee community projects, including the Christmas basket*; for needy Barry area families. Hastings High School senior scholarships and car scat rentals for infants and toddlers. Local Jaycees say they will have some popular haunted house exhibits reappear this year. One group from the Grand Rapids area was so impressed with the Hastings haunted house that they inquired about the dates of the 1991 version so they could make plans. Chairman of this year’s haunted house pro­ ject is Craig Cherry. For more information on the haunted house, call 948-9596 evenings. Woodland makes switch to non-partisan votes J-Ad Graphics News Sen’ice Village of Woodland elections in the future will be non-partisan, thanks to an overwhelm­ ing vote Monday to make a switch. Voters approved. 36 to 3, the Village Coun­ cil’s proposal to amend the village charter to allow all future candidates to run for local of­ fices without regard to political parties. Woodland has been a bastion of support for the Republican party over the years. However, in the next village election, cither a primary in February or a general vote in March, no party affiliation will be listed with any candidate. Woodland becomes the third municipality in this area to switch to non-partisan local elections, joining the City of Hastings and the Village of Lake Odessa. The villages of Freeport, Middleville and Nashville continue to have Republican and Democratic officials. Woodland Village President Lester Forman said there are several advantages in going to non-partisan elections. One is that anyone who might hold some kind of state or federal government job in most cases will not be excluded from holding a village office. Darrell Slater last year had to step down from his council post because he worked with the Air National Guard. The law said federal government employees cannot be elected to partisan positions. Slater to a council seat after he officially resigned his elected position. Another advantage is that there likely will be fewer primaries. In the past, a primary had been necessary when more than one Republican sought the same office. The primary winner too often then did not have to face an opponent in the following month’s general election. Forman said having fewer primaries would save taxpayers money. Of lhe vote. Forman said, “The neople ap­ parently feel that we (the council) were doing the right thing (proposing non-partisan local elections). Some comments made to me were that they are satisfied with what the council was doing. “This vote will not change the makeup of the Village Council, but we think we have removed all stumbling blocks for can­ didates,” Forman added. The village president said that the total of 39 votes cast in the special election was only slightly below average. Totals in the recent past have been as high as 53, and the average has been 43. “We weren’t that far off," Forman said. But he said he was pleased with the results. "This will give us some options,” Forman said. "I think people just don’t want to be labeled any more. At least now there is no gate that is not completely open (to Couple walk away from collision with semi truck Two elderly Hastings residents walked away from a collision with a semi truck Wednesday. Michigan State Police said Dorothy Damson, 83. failed to stop for a stop sign at M-?7 and Heath Road and was struck by a Country Fresh semi truck at 12:20 p.m. Neither Damson nor her husband, 87year-old Carl Damson, were hurt. A State Police spokeswoman said their seat belts saved them from injury (Banner photo by Sandra Ponsetto). �Woodland votes to be non-partisan Seniors in band, parents honored See Story, Page 2 See Story, P^ge3 See Story, Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 | Hastings VOLUME 137, NO. 35 Trojans and Lions eye grid crowns ___________________________________________ Banner THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24. 1991 PRICE 25' News County debates ‘road kill’ issue Briefs Phone survey set for schools During the next several days, volunteers representing the Citizens for Quality Education in Hastings will con­ duct a follow-up telephone survey of voters in the Sept. 23 tchool election. The survey will be taken of residents who voted in the election. Their names were selected a: random, using scientific polling procedures. Dead wildlife along a roadway isn't a pleasant sight and it might be a potential health hazard. Determining who is responsible to re­ move road kill on county roads is being re­ searched by the Barry County Board of Commissioners. The issue surfaced at Tuesday's board meeting when Commissioner Mike Smith told about his involvement in requesting the Department of Natural Resources to remove a deer that had been killed as the result of an accident on Green Street, just outside the city limits of Hastings. A DNR employee told Smith it was not the responsibility of his agency to remove dead wildlife from roads, but that since he was going into Hastings anyway for another reason, he would remove the animal 'this time.' "They (the deer) belong to the state until you kill them," Commissioner Orvin Moore quipped. He said it was his understanding that at one time the DNR had the responsibility of removing dead deer from roadways because it receives the hunting license fees. However, the specific answer of responsi­ bility for removal is cloudy, Smith and Moore said. After reviewing Michigan statutes and opinions from the state's attorney general which were issued on the matter in 1979 and '80, Smith said after the meeting that he felt they contained conflicting information. The County Board's Development Com­ mittee plans to research the issue and report to the board at its next meeting, Nov. 12. There is a possibility that a State House bill may be pending on the subject, too, several commissioners said. "In the meantime, what are we supposed to do with smelly, decaying deer carcasses?' asked Commissioner Marjorie Radant. "They are DNR property and somehow we have to get the DNR to take care of it," Commissioner Robert Wenger said. "Maybe we should have the health department put some heat on." He also suggested contacting the Michi­ gan Association of Counties "to put some muscle on it" Technically, people can be fined for hav­ ing a deer in their possession without autho­ Blood drive set for Friday A Barry Conwy Red Croat Hood drive will be beid from 1 to 7 pro. Fri­ day at the Laron Sharpe Hall pen to the Pint Presbyterian Church la downtown Hastings Fred Ssriukunas. director of the coun­ ty chapter of the American Rad Crim, said the need far Wood la patriadariy critical The goal ts 100 pirns. Another blood bank will be conducted by the local chapter M lhe St. Ambrose Church In Delton Monday, also front i to 7 p.m. United Way at 56 percent The Barry Area United Way campaign last week reported that it has reached 56 of its $233,000 goal in its 1901 drive. The campaign started in mid­ September and officials hope to wrap things up on Thursday, Nov. 7. They making appeals to people to send in their contributions. The United Way prefers to have con­ tributions made through payroll deduc­ tions in the work place. The campaign, headed by Chairman Richard Groot, chief executive officer at the Viking Corp,, as of last Thursday had collected $131,287. Leaf pickup starts Nov. 4 . City of Hastings crews will begin picking up leaves Monday, Nov, 4. in the Second Ward. Residents are asked to put their leaves at curbside by 8 a.m. Nov. 4. Only loose leaves will be picked up. No plastic bags or garbage will be taken. After city workers finish the Second Ward, they will move on to the Third, Fourth and First Wards, respectively. ‘Feed Store* program slated The “Lake Odessa Feed Score and Literary Society” will present another home-grown variety show at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Lakewood High School auditorium. The evening of fun and entertainment for the entire family is based on Garrison Keillor’s popular “Prairie Home Com­ panion” radio show. ■ Tickets are available at the door at $3 for adults and $1 for children under 10. For more information, call Nina Steed at 374-4471 or 37441761. Thomapple Twp. has junk car law Thomapple Township this week had its new "junk car" ordinance published, and the measure offcially will go into ef­ fect 90 days afterward. Residents who arc cited for having in­ operable or "junk” vehicles on their property then will be given 30 days to have them removed. After such residents receive notice, yet do not remove the junk cars, they can be subject an appearance in District Court. The maximum penalty is a $500 fine and 90 days in jail. Additional News Briefs Appear on Page 2 Work continues on Airport Road This flag man directs traffic on M-37 at Airport Road In Rutland Charter Township as road crews pave the entrance to Airport Road. Both Airport and State roads have been completely paved and are open to through traffic. All that remains to be done is widening and paving lanes near the gravel pit on State Road, paving the intersections and laying shoulder gravel, said Tom Chaffee, superintendent of the Barry County Road Commission. rization, Wenger pointed out. Ironically, "you haven't got any business picking it up." "It goes round and round," Radant said. "If they (the DNR) would relinquish some of the license fee funds for deer removal, we would be glad to take care of it," one comnfssioner said. "Someone needs to be responsible. We have to do something," said Board Chairman Ted McKelvey. In another matter, Commissioner Rae M. Hoare said she was concerned that the re­ gional Area Agency on Aging, of which Barry County is a member, is trying to take away some aspects of local control concern­ ing programs for senior citizens. "It seems like there's a pot boiling down there." She said she is concerned about the possi­ bility that Barry County's Commission on Aging may be forced to build a kitchen rather than sub-contract for prepared meals to be provided a: congregate meal sites and home-delivered meals for homebound elderly. “We don't need a kitchen," she said, men­ tioning that the Area Agency has said a grant for the project might be available. "If funds are are there, it would buy a lot of meals (which would be preferred, rather than a kitchen)." "I'm going to be on my way to Lansing if they try to break up our sub-contracting." Hoare said. Commissioner Moore, who also is chair­ man of the Area Agency on Aging, said he is not aware of any effort to require the new kitchen. Hoare said she thinks the Area Agency is turning into a type of dictatorship. "They are not cooperating with counties, but telling counties what to do...They pick on a different county each year." As one example, she said the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners do not want another meal site located near an exist­ ing site in their county but that the Area Agency was pushing for the duplicate site when there were other areas in that county with a greater need. Hoare asked the board to adopt a resolu­ tion supporting St. Joseph County's right to decide how to control local affairs, but said she would have no objection if the resolution were tabled until the next meeting. roaq K(LU 3 Charter revision to highlight Nov. 5 city vote by David T. Young Editor Hastings voters next month will be asked for permission to change a city charter that has been in existence for 36 years. The question of charter revision, selecting a nine-member commission to do the job and deciding three races for city posts will highlight the Hastings general election Tuesday. Nov. 5. Information about candidates for two City Council positions and two who are running for the treasurer’s position will ap­ pear in next week’s Banner. Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray, who is running for her third term without opposition, said she is in favor of having the charter examined by a special panel. Her reasons simply are that the current charter may be outdated or pre-empted by state law. “The people who revised the charter in 1955 were planning for us. and now we have an obligation to plan for the future." she said. “We must look to the future just as they (city of­ ficials) did in 1955." Gray noted that the city budget 36 years ago was $123,198. The 1991-92 budget approved a couple months ago is for nearly 2.5 million. ‘‘We've grown a lol in the last 36 years." the mayor said. "So it is incumbent on us to provide an opportunity for a review of the system under which we operate. We need to allow a charter revision commission to investigate and come up with recommendations. And 1 would like to have the com­ mission be able to look at all the possibilities." Gray stressed that if the commission and City Council agree on charter revision, lhe power to make it happen still lies with the voters. The mailer would be put before voters in a referen­ dum. perhaps sometime in 1992. Gray also stressed that no elected or appointed city officials may serve on the special Charter Revision Commission. There are nine people. Agnes Adrounie. Richard Beduhn. Tom Campbell. Carolyn Coleman. Tom Johnston. Mark and Sean Lester. Ken Miller and Cedric Morey, who have agreed to seek the nine posts. They are running unopposed, but if voters reject lhe proposition to revise the charter, they will not be able to serve. If voters approve the chance to change the charter, the special commission will be able to consider a number of things. Perhaps most interesting would be the form of government Hastings will operate under in the future. Commission members can choose between the current "weak mayor” form, a "strong mayor" form or "city manager" type. Under the weak mayor form, the mayor serves in a part­ time capacity and there is no city manager to oversee the dayto-day affairs of City Hall. A strong mayor includes a full-time elected chief city ex­ ecutive who looks after the daily affairs. The city manager form allows for a part-time mayor, but lhe city manager, hired by the council, acts as a full-time ad­ ministrator. overseeing daily functions and personnel. A city manager functions for a city much like a superintendent does for a school system. The city manager form is the most popular in this area. Nearby cities such as Plainwell. Otsego. Allegan and Wayland all have that form, and all are equal to or smaller in population than Hastings. Larger cities such as Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo also have managers. Some area villages, such as Middleville and Lake Odessa, also have full-time managers. Gray said Hastings is the only city of its size in the state, besides Utica, that has a weak mayor form of government. The mayor said she has no intention of telling the commis­ sion what it should do, but if a city manager form of govern­ ment eventually is approved for Hastings. “It’s my feeling that we should give that person (a city manager) the authority to hire and fire personnel." But. she added. "Wc should not short-circuit lhe commis­ sion's mission. It should have the flexibility to be able to review all forms of government and then make recommendations. ’ ’ Gray added that the mayor and council in the late 1970s ap­ pointed a blue-ribbon panel to look into making changes in Hastings’ form of government. Other things a charter revision panel might look at would be updating a master plan, better describing powers and duties of city officials and how officials could be elected, at large or through the ward system. But the mayor warned. "It’s just a long-term planning pro­ cess. It’s too early to speculate on what the changes might be We must make provision, however, to allow for review." Hastings officially became a village in 1855 and was incor­ porated as a city in 1871. It was incorporated as a special chartered city in 1907. It was in April 1955 that a charter revi­ sion proposal was passed by voters and the new rules went in­ to effect that year on July 1. John W. Hewitt then was Hastings’ mayor. Gray again stressed that if the special committee comes up with recommendations for charter changes, the council will look at them and decide whether to put the entire question of revision before the voters. "The people should hear the recommendations from the commission and make their own decisions as to whether or not there should be a change in our form of government," the mayor said. “In that case, I hope the people will take a look at the options and cast a positive vote.” Reminders Set your clocks back one hour at 2 A.M. on October 27. And whenever you change your clocks, change the batteries in your smoke detectors. It could saw your life. A public service mctwgc from the National Association of State Fire Marshals � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-10-31.pdf d4943c754958686d4dc63a807c1bd087 PDF Text Text Page 18 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 31, 1991 for Especially id- . ._ their and <hej6ill of Heights families Th? ^iii IWt U— FTOM ByMc Part 2* The Bill of Rights had a long history of events that led to its creation in 1791. Below are some steps along the way. 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All of the elements in the vertical columns (up and Most of the The periodic table down) are alike in some ways. elements in the periodic table are metals. All of the elements in the The bold horizontal rows (left to right) line divides are about the same size.______________ I s f i I the metals How chemists use the table from the Chemistry is the study of how non-metals. elements or atoms interact with each other. By using the periodic table, a chemist can tell: • if one substance will IfHAT IF? mix with another Th, numb,™ M th, top w, calM th, rtomlc numb,™. Th, l,tt»™ •r» ,ymbol, tor th, chemlc,!,. Th, tits®. h,v, other «l,m«nt, ■nd numb,™, but w, M ttwm out to MV, ,p«,. Here are some everyday things and some of the elements from which they are made. Can you find them on the periodic table? We have given the item, the chemical and the symbol. substance. • how much of a substance to mix together to get another substance. Table salt • sodium: Na • chlorine: Cl Water • hydrogen:H Sugar • carbon: C • hydrogel: H Chalk • calcium: Ca • carbon: C Knives, forks, spoons • Iron: Fe Glass ■ silicon: Si oxygen: O Matches • sulfur: S Pencil points • carbon: C Toothpaste • fluorine: F Coins from ... • nickel: Nl HOtF CAM Iff what will happen when they do mix. MINI PAGE SPONSORS Coleman Insurance Agency Hastings Orthopedic Clinic - Dr. Merriman & Dr. Larkc Eaton Federal Savings Bank - Nashville Hastings Savings and Loan Farm Bureau insurance - Larry Neil Koops Funeral Chapels Inc - Lake Odessa 1 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 31, 1991 — Page 17 Jury finds Barry County man guilty of assault with gun J-Ad Graphics News Service A Barry County man accused of pointing a loaded shotgun at a man has been found guilty of assault with a dangerous weapon. A Barry County Circuit Court jury last week also found David A. Sarachick guilty of using a firearm to commit a felony and of possession of a loaded weapon in a motor vehicle. In separate hearing, Sarachick, 34, of 5742 Winans Drive, also was convicted of being a habitual offender with three prior felony con­ victions. A sentencing date was not set because Sarachick faces additional charges in an unre­ lated case. Trial has been scheduled to begin Monday in Barry County Circuit Court on the unrelated charges of extortion, entering without breaking, and assault with a danger­ ous weapon. The jury took less than 90 minutes Oct. 23 to convict Sarachick of the two felony and one misdemeanor offenses. Sarachick was arrested July 4 after authori- Court News ties said he pointed a loaded shotgun at a man, according to Barry County Sheriffs deputies and Barry Township Police. Authorities said Sarachick appeared at the door of a Delton resident on Grove Street about 2 a.m. July 4. Sarachick knocked on the door, and when the owner answered, Sarachick pointed a loaded shotgun at the res­ ident and threatened to kill him, according to police. Authorities said they recovered the 12- gauge shotgun plus two extra boxes of shells and a knife wrapped in newspaper in Sarachick's car. According to court documents, Sarachick has two previous felony convictions for bur­ glary in Texas in 1984 and a felony convic­ tion in 1981 in North Carolina for false pre­ tenses. In the unrelaud case scheduled for trial next week, Sarachick is facing charges of extor­ tion, entry without breaking, assault with a Authorities are searching for a man who attempted to abduct a woman Monday near Cook and Quimby roads. Anyone with information is asked to phone the Barry County Sheriff's Department. The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616)948-8051 Thank You Help Wanted I or Sale CARD OF THANKS Wc wish to extend our heart­ felt thanks to all the neighbors, friends and relatives of Leslie M. Adams. Your prayers, flowers, memorial tributes and sympathy were greatly appreciated. A special thank you to the Rev. Jeff Mansell for his up lift­ ing service. We thank Richard Genther and the Maple Valley Chapel for the kindness in handling all the funeral arrangements. We, also thank the Nashville United Methodist Church ladies for providing a lovely luncheon. We pray God will bless each of you for sharing your love with us. • Thank you so very much The Family of Leslie M. Adams CHILD CARE PROVIDER for 2 in my Hastings home. $900 per month to start, with paid vacation. Send name, address & phone # to Child Care, P. O. Box 102, Cloverdale, MI 49035-0102.________________ 25FT. TRAVEL TRAILER, self contained, good condition. 25ft pontoon, new deck, new carpet, new motor, other acces­ sories go with it 948-2068. FURNITURE STRIPPING AND REFINISHING SERVICE. Call Ralph Newton 795-7330 after 3pm.________ JUNK/TRASH REMOVAL 763-3321.__________________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE. Residential, busi­ ness, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 Community Notices REGULAR BOARD MEET­ ING of Barry County Commun­ ity Mental Health Services will be held on Thursday, November 7,1991 at 8am in the conference room. Any interested person is invited to attend. For Rent SPACIOUS HOME for rem in city of Hastings. 4 bedrooms, 1!6 baths, S245 deposit, $245 every 2 weeks. 891-8479, WALL LAKE, DLL i< around Lake front, 2 bedroom, deposit, references. Phone weekends 623-8218. Electrical short cause bam fire barn, the blaze claimed three combines, two tractors, two corn planters, two small eleva­ tors, 400 small bales of hay and other farm equipment Investigators from the Michigan State Po­ lice Fire Marshall's Office determined the fire was caused by an electrical short "They had a handmade extension cord," said Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris. "That may have had something to do with it" No one was injured in the blaze. Missing van winds up in creek CLASSIFIEDS E‘Z EXCAVATING: ‘Septic systems ‘basements dug ‘driveways ‘footings ‘stone and top soil delivered. Owner Gary Easey, 721-8982. •A Hastings man arrested for rape and kid­ napping in June has been sentenced to serve 10 to 15 years in prison. Kim A. Farrell, 36, of 4630 Fighter Road, was sentenced Sept. 24 to the prison term af­ ter pleading guilty in August to reduced charges. Farrell also was ordered to pay $1,500 in court costs. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Farrell entered a home on Garbow Road and sexually assaulted a Middleville woman on June 25. The victim's son returned to the house dur­ ing the assault and left immediately to seek help. Meanwhile, Farrell ordered the woman to write a note saying she was all right and would return shortly. He then took her out to the woods behind her home and sexually as­ saulted her a second time, according to deputies. The woman returned to her home after the assault, where she met police who had been summoned by relatives. The victim told au­ thorities Farrell threatened to kill her and her son if she did not submit to the assault Farrell was bound over to Barry County Circuit Court on two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and one count of kidnapping. In August he pleaded guilty to reduced charges. Police Beat Drinking, driving incidents reported Rusiness Services In other court business: J-Ad Graphics News Service HASTINGS TWP. - A faulty, homemade extension cord is the probable cause of a fire last week that caused $220,000 in damages to a Sager Road farm. Twenty-three firefighters and trucks from Hastings, Thornapple Township, Johnstown Township and Woodland Township battled the blaze last Thursday for about three and a half hours after it broke out at the Robert Shurlow farm, 3560 E. Sager Road. Along with the 58-fooc by 108-foot pole Suspect attempts to abduct woman by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer HASTINGS TWP. - Authorities are searching for a young man who attempted Monday to abduct a 55-year-old woman while she walked along Cook Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputies believe the suspect was scared off when a truck driver stopped to ask if the pair needed help. Deputy Sheriff Don Nevins said the woman was walking along Cook Road north of Quimby Road between 2 and 3 p.m. when a small, navy blue Ford Escort pulled along side. The suspect stepped out of the car with his pants undone and exposed himself to the woman, Nevins said. The victim turned and walked away, but the suspect got back in his car, drove to her and got out a second time. "He grabbed her and said: "If you scream, ril get my knife and kill you," Nevins said. The victim, however, did not see a knife. Moments later, a gas truck pulled up and the man fled the area. The suspect is described as a well-groomed man with an athletic build, standing about 5foot 8-inches tall and about 160 pounds. Deputies said he had dark blond hair, a brown mustache and dark eyes. He appeared to be in his mid-20s. 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J-Ad Graphics News Service One man was injured and three were ar­ rested during the past week in separate acci­ dents involving drinking and driving on Barry County roads. On Sunday, a Grand Rapids motorist was injured in a two-car accident in Rutland Township. Driver, Keith A. DeVries, who was not in­ jured, was arrested for drunken driving after the 1 a.m. accident on M-37 at Airport Road. The other driver, Sieve R. Eriksen, was taken to Pennock Hospital for treatment Barry County Sheriffs deputies said De­ Vries, 21, of Grand Rapids, was southbound on M-37 when he pulled off the road and at­ tempted to make a U-turn. Deputies said De­ Vries made the turn too wide and hit Erik­ sen’s car. DeVries registered 0.16 percent on a chem­ ical breath test and was lodged in the Barry County Jail. On Saturday, a Kalamazoo motorist who narrowly missed crashing into a semi truck was arrested for drunken driving following a one-car accident in Coverdale. Manuel R. Hernandez, 38, was taken into custody for third-offense drunken driving after the 12:05 a.m. accident on M-43 east of Guernsey Lake Road. Michigan State Police said Hernandez was driving north on M-43 when he failed to take a sharp right curve. Hernandez crossed the road, nearly hitting the semi in the south­ bound lane, and left the road. Troopers said the car struck a telephone pole and landed in a ditch about 200 feet off of the road. Hernandez refused to take a chemical breath test Authorities obtained a search warrant and had a blood sample taken at Pennock Hospital. Hernandez also was cited for driving with a revoked license and for refusing the breath test On Oct 23, a Detroit driver was arrested in Hastings for drunken driving and resisting police after nearly crashing into a police cruiser. James M. Walmsley, 37, was charged with second-offense drunken driving following the 9:50 p.m. incident Oct. 23. Hastings Police also issued citations for transporting open al­ cohol and for disorderly conduct. Hastings Police on patrol were at the en­ trance to Tyden Park when a southbound car nearly jumped the curb and hit the police ve­ hicle. Police stopped Walmsley’s car and ar­ rested him for drunken driving. He refused a preliminary breathalyzer test, and authorities sought a search warrant to have a blood sample taken at Pennock Hospi­ tal. But Walmsley refused to take the blood test, claiming he had a medical condition that prevented it. He also refused a urine test, and was arrested for resisting and obstructing. Authorities said Walmsley has previous convictions in 1987 for drunken driving and in 1985 for impaired driving, according to police. ALGONQUIN LAKE - A van, reported stolen Saturday morning, was located just hours later. But there wasn't much left when it was found. The van, parked at Crystal Quick Stop at Algonquin Lake, was discovered upside down in the creek about 200 feet from the store. Authorities believe the unoccupied vehicle rolled down the hill and landed in the water. "There's no doubt it’s totalled," said Deputy Sheriff Sue DelCotto. "It was a seven- or eight-foot droop, and it landed on its top." Authorities began combing the area after the disappearance was reported at 6:42 a.m. The van wasn’t spotted until daylight Thief ransacks house, takes car title DOWLING - A thief ransacked a house last week and stole a car title and registration, Barry County Sheriffs deputies said. The title and registration was reported missing OcL 22 from a home in the 2000 block of East Dowling Road. Residents said they were outside the home between 7:30 and 8 p.m. when they heard a dog barking. Returning to the house, they found folded clothes and food scattered around the house, a bedroom ransacked and a phone broken. Deputies said the house was unlocked when it was entered. Nothing else was reported taken. Driver hurt avoiding deer HASTINGS TWP. - A Hastings driver sought treatment at Pennock Hospital Friday following a collision while avoiding a deer on Coats Grove Road. Joseph T. Hildreth, 38, of 190 Mary Lou Drive, suffered minor injuries in the 12:15 a.m. accident east of Bachman Road. Deputies said Hildreth wore a seat belt Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Hildreth was westbound on Coats Grove Road when a deer ran into the road. Hildreth lost control of his car and left the north side of the road. The car struck several trees and rolled over onto its roof. Mower, chain saw stolen from shed RUTLAND TWP. - A riding mower and chain saw have been stolen from a shed on Heath Road. The Dynamark 18hp riding mower, valued at $2,500, and chain saw, worth $350, were reported missing Oct. 20 from the shed in the 3800 block of Heath Road. Authorities have no suspects. Cash taken from store safe HASTINGS - More than $400 in cash was stolen Friday from a Hastings business. Employees at County Post, 912 W. State Street, reported the theft between 7:30 and 10 a.m. Hastings Police said about $413 in cash was removed from an unlocked safe sometime during the morning while the store was open. The case remains under investigation. Generator missing from work site HASTINGS - A welder generator was stolen last week from a construction site at Hast­ ings Manufacturing. The generator, valued at $3,000, was missing Friday from a site on the east side of the building. The generator was owned by an Ionia contractor doing work at the company. Four hurt in broadside accident HASTINGS - Four people were injured in a two-car broadside accident Saturday on West State Street Passengers Rachel Mase-Brookens, 7, and Michael Mase-Brookens, 3, were treated at Pennock Hospital after the 1:47 p.m. accident just east of Industrial Drive. Drivers Daniel L. Mase-Brookens, 35, of 4207 E. Sager Road, and Vooda J. Cappon, 61, of 1350 Yeckley Road, also suffered minor injuries. Police said all four were wearing restraints. Hastings Police said Daniel Mase-Brookens pulled out of a driveway on the north side of State Street and was struck broadside by Cappon’s car, which was westbound on State. Mase-Brookens told police his view was blocked by another westbound car that made a right turn into a parking lot. Two hospitalized following rollover FINE LAKE - Two motorists were injured Friday in a one-vehicle rollover collision with a tree on Hickory Road. Candice L. Newell, 19, of 275 Uldricks Road, and passenger Evelyn M. King, 19, of 11495 Fair Lake, Delton, were treated at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo after the 8:30 p.m. accident just west of Uldricks Road. Michigan State Police said Newell was westbound on Hickory Road when she lost con­ trol of her truck on a curve. The vehicle left the road, struck a tree and rolled over. Troopers said the accident totally destroyed the vehicle. Newell received a citation for vi­ olating the basic speed law. (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service). �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 31, 1991 Hastings Exchange Club students of the month selected Outstanding area young people again this year will be honored as students of the month by the Exchange Club of Hastings. Fifth-grade students from Central, Nor­ theastern, Southeastern and Pleasantview clcmentaries and a sixth grader from-St. Rose School will be selected each month on the basis of citizenship, academics, service and sportsmanship. The October citizens of the month are Stacy Bishop Ty Greenfield and Bethany Soelberg of Central Elementary. Ryan Hawbaker, Karen Herbstreith and David Parker of Nor­ theastern; Allyson Morgan of Pleasantview; Craig Keizer and Amber Reid of Southeastern; and Jackie Lesick of St. Rose. Jackie Leslck was chosen Exchange Club student of the month for Oc­ tober. With her Is teacher Diane Brighton. October’s citizens of the month at Southeastern Elementary are Craig Kelzer and Amber Reid, shown with fifth grade teacher Jane Merritt. The Hastings Exchange Club’s Oc­ tober citizen of the month at Pleasantview Elementary Is Allyson Morgan, shown with fifth grade teacher Eieanor Vonk. How to Keep Your Lungs Healthy Citizens of the month for October from Northeastern School are Ryan Hawbaker and Karen Herbstrelth, with fifth grade teacher Allee Gergen. Not pictured is David Parker. NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your^Community_can_be_read__^_ ,, every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Hastings Exchange Club citizens of the month lor October at Central Elementary are Ty Greenfield, Stacy Bishop and Bethany Stoelberg, with Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE fifth grade teacher Debbie Storms. GET YOUR COPIES of Hastings S 5 Banner Get the facts. Call your local American Lung Association AMERICAN ± LUNG ASSOCIATION* I."-*—-’—*___ Blood. What Every American Should Know. at any of these area locations... Gun Lake — In Hastings— In Middleville — Bosley Pharmacy C & B Discount Cappon Oil City Food and Beverage Country Pantry D.J. Electric Eberhard’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Jacobs Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R & J’s Riverview Grocery Superette Tom’s Grocery North view Grocery C.J. Take Out Doug’s Market Todd’s Grocery Hook’s Drugs Kloosterman's Coop Crystal Quick Stop Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Sinke’s Service Joe’s Grocery Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart In Lake Odessa — L & J’s Our Village General Store Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market Felpausch In Dowling — Dowling Corner Store In Nashville — Charlie’s Southend K & M Meats Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl’s Market Thornapple Lk. Gen. Store In Freeport— In Delton — Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Others — Sav-Way Mini Mart, Vermontville Banfield General Store Quick Stop Food, Battle Creek Country Store - Bellevue Woodland Centre - Woodland 1. Each year four million Americans depend on blood transfusions. 2. The safeguards on the blood supply include conducting seven separate laboratory tests to screen out AIDS, hepatitis and other infectious agents, educating donors on transmissible diseases and encouraging at-risk donors to disqualify themselves from giving blood. 3. Blood banking is one of the most highly regulated areas in health care, governed by multiple federal and state rules, laws, policies and regulations. 4. As an alternative to blood transfusions, today a growing number of people benefit from autologous (self) transfusions. 5. There is no risk of AIDS or other infectious diseases when blood is donated, as sterilized needles are never reused AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLOOO BANKS �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 31, 1991 — Page 15 BURN VICTIM. Trooper honored for 25th year of senrice Detective Sgt. C.J. Anderson (second from left) was honored last week for 25 years of service with the Michigan State Police. Presenting the service pin were Fifth District commander Capt. Richard Dragomer (left). Hastings Post commander r.irSu ?lc*ard Zimmerman and Fifth District assistant commander Inspector Michael MacDonald (right). K ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT FOREST FIRES Hastings Area School System FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1991 Allegan resident Nancy Miller posed for pictures with her granddaughter after she gave the top bid of $50,000 to buy the Striker House at auction on Oct. 19. But Miller and her husband, Bill, have since cancelled plans to complete the purchase. The historic house at Jefferson and Green streets once again is for sale. STRIKER, continued from pg. 1 small lot and location led the .^fillers to let the house go. "Everything we have accumulated would have been tied up in the house," he said. "They way times are, we could have lost our shirt." Miller said he has restored several historic houses in the past but none as large as the 5,000 square-foot, two story home. He re­ fused to speculate on the costs of restoring the 106-year-old building. "It depends on how you do it," he said. "You could spend several thousand dollars in redecorating. You could spend a thousand dol­ lars on one light for a room to do it prop­ erty." But the small plot and location finally led him to let the house go, Miller said. Cappon's Quick Mart gas station occupies the comer lot to the rear of the house, and most , of the property south'of -the--house along* •*> Green Street does not belong to the house. "There's only 17 feet from the house on the south side," Miller said. "And you can't get rid of that gas station. If you had some­ thing when you were done, that would be one thing." Miller said past sales of the adjoining lots have hurt prospects to properly restore the building. "Somebody really sold that house down the drain," he said. "The historical value was taken away. You have nothing but a little bitty yard and a big old house.” The house has been through a succession of owners in recent years. In 1984, the Biebers bought the house, intending to re­ store it and open it as a restaurant. But they were unable to buy a liquor license or acquire a resort license because of nearby churches. The Biebers sold the property in November 1989 to a Grand Rapids couple who planned to turn the upstairs into living quarters and the main floor into office space. But plans again fell through, and the house was re­ turned to the Biebers. Declared a historic site by the Michigan Historical Society, the house was built in 1885 for William Daniel Striker, a former Michigan Secretary of State, president of a local bank and a member of the Albion Col­ lege board of trustees. Following Striker's death in 1898, his wife lived in the house until she died in 1915. From 1916 until 1923, the house served as the first site of Pennock Hospital. The house later served as a residence for several families between 1929 and 1943. It was a convalescent home, owned by Com DeWitt, from 1947 to 1963. After the business closed in 1963, the Striker house sat idle until 1968, when it was sold to E. J. Meisenbach. He later sold it twice to people who tried, unsuccessfully to restore the his­ toric structure. Part-time Sales Position - AVAILABLE ... with Hastings Retail Store. Experience important, but not necessary. Call JOBLINE 948-4460 and enter ext. 1008 for more information (Touch Tone Phones only), or send resume to ... Ad #567 c/o The Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings. Ml 49058 NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING OF HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD SUBJECT: CABLE TV FRANCHISE TO: All Residents and/or Taxpayers of 'TfastMgs ■Charter TtrtWSnipT'BatlV'CoOnty, Michigan. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Mondav, November 11, 1991, at 7:00 P.M., at the Hastings Charier Township Hall, at 885 River Road, Hastings, Michigan, a regular meeting of the Hastings Charier Township Board will be held. Also, at the meeting a hearing will be held on the application of Americable International-Michigan, Inc., for a non­ exclusive franchise to erect, operate and main­ tain a CATV System within the entire Charter Township of Hastings. Junlta A. Slocum Hastings Charter Township Clerk • CITY OF HASTINGS • NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings, Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 19,1991 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall, Council Chambers, Hastings, Michigan, to consider the following appeals: 1) An application by Brian Allen of 425 N. Taffee Drive, legally described as Lot 16, Jones & Taffee Addition, to waive Section 3.49(7) to allow a 10 foot Dish Antenna on a roof. Ordinance states it can only extend five feet above roof. 2) An application by Vava June Durkee of 604 E. Mill St. legally described as Lot 7, Block 1 of Butlers Addition, for a variance to waive Section 3.193(5) of the Zoning Ordinance to allow a garage closer than six feet to side yard line, (3ft 6 inches). Minutes of said meeting will be available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. JUNE 30 units . Other assets Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with your advertising message in...The 25,447 83,931 92,890 92,735 $2,208,408 $381,372 1,138,068 $415,599 1,061,793 Total liabilities Revenues and fund balance $1,519,440 954,345 $1,477,392 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE $2,473,785 $2,208,408 1991I $6,941,643 5.807,403 316.905 1990 $6,609,761 5.047,913 292,219 125,721 83,044 LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE Accounts payable Salaries payable REVENUES Local State Federal Income transfers and other transactions Total revenues, incoming transfers and other transactions HASTINGS BANNER can 948-8051 to have our advertising representative call upon you to assist in your weekly ad message. New wage scale, health, dental and life insurance. .40 weekend differential. At­ tendance bonus lottery. Paid personal days, 2 weeks vacation after 6 months. Please call Sharon Bridges at... Tender care 945-9564 HASTINGS Apply in person at ... 240 NORTH ST., HASTINGS, Ml 1991 $7,238,203 1,183.153 . General administration School administration Business • Employee benefits CapitaFoutlay Outgoing transfers and other transactions transfers and other transactions Excess of revenues, incoming transfers and other transactions .281.397. 203,666 138.855 625.039 1.811.431 461,895 656,017 257,666 212,376 117,519 562,554 1.750,403 335,360 253,436 368,687 406,486 $12,968,343 $11,803,673 over expenditures, outgoing transfers and other transactions $223,329 $229,264 FUND BALANCE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1991 Fund balance, July 1, 1990 Excess of revenues, incoming transfers and other transactions over expenditures Fund balance, June 30, 1991 $731,016 223,329 $954,345 Hastings Area School System FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1991 1967 DEBT RETIREMENT FUND COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30 ASSETS: Cash Taxes receivable Other assets 1991 $41,043 TOTAL ASSETS $41,043 liabilities AND FUND BALANCE: Fund balance $41,043 1990 $51,333 30 _______ 0 TOTAL ASSETS $5,426 $7,009 LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE: Fund balance $5,426 $7,009 $41,043 $51,363 1967 DEBT RETIREMENT FUND COMPARATIVE REVENUE AND EXPENSE STATEMENT FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30 state $5,426 TOTAL LONG TERM DEBT PAYABLE $2,178,071 Hastings Area School System FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1991 CAPITAL PROJECTS COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30 ASSETS: Cash 1991 $1,115 1990 $15,013 TOTAL ASSETS $1,115 $15,013 LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE: Accounts payable Fund balance $1,115 0 $7,732 7,281 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE $1,115 $15,013 CAPITAL PROJECTS COMPARATIVE REVENUE AND EXPENSE STATEMENT FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30 1991 $203,773 Total revenue Expenditures: Capital outlay Debt service principal payment Interest and fiscal charges 1990 $373,312 $203,773 $373,312 $7,402 180,000 23,652 $153,634 175,000 39,436 $211,054 $368,070 ($7.281] $5,242 CAPITAL PROJECTS STATEMENT OF FUND EQUITY YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1991 S30C.000 112,463 $300,000 125,420 Fund equity, June 30. 1991 Total expenditures Excess of revenue over expenditures $412,463 $425,420 ($10,320) $39,174) JUNE 30 $7,009 1L583) RESOURCES TO LIQUIDATE LONG TERM DEBT: Amounts available in the debt retirement funds $46,469 Amounts to be provided for the payment of bonds 2,131,602 TOTAL RESOURCES TO LIQUIDATE LONG-TERM DEBT $2.178,071 LONG-TERM DEBT PAYABLE: Notes payable $139,071 Serial bonds payable 2,039,000 Fund equity, July 1. 1990 Excess ol revenues over expenditures 1964 DEBT RETIREMENT FUND (PLEASANTVIEW) COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET $7,014 LONG TERM DEBT GROUP OF ACCOUNTS JUNE 30, 1991 $386,246 Hastings Area School System FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1991 $6,000 1,014 $7,821 Fund equity, June 30. 1991 $402,143 $51,363 (10,320) $5,897 Fund equity, July 1, 1990 Excess ol revenues over expenditures Total revenue Expenditures: Redemption of bonds Interest and fiscal charges $41,043 $6,238 $7,000 821 1964 DEBT RETIREMENT FUND (PLEASANTVIEW) STATEMENT OF FUND EQUITY YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1991 1990 $386,246 ________ 0 Fund equity, July 1, 1990 Excess of revenues over expenditures $5,897 _______ 0 Total expenditures Excess of revenue over expenditures 1991 $402,143 ________ 0 Fund equity. June 30. 1991 1990 $6,238 _______ 0 Total revenue Expenditures: Redemption of bonds Interest and fiscal charges Total Expenditures Excess of revenues over expenditures 1967 DEBT RETIREMENT FUND STATEMENT OF FUND EQUITY YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1991 $7,009 1991 Revenue • local Revenue ■ local $51,363 $5,426 1964 DEBT RETIREMENT FUND (PLEASANTVIEW) COMPARATIVE REVENUE AND EXPENSE STATEMENT FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30 $51,363 ’ TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE 1990 $7,008 1990 $6,715,370 1.192.483 Total expenditures, outgoing state Full Time 3-11 Part-time 11-7 Available 731,016 $13,191,672 $12,032,937 EXPENDITURES Instruction Instruction-employee benefits Supporting services: ».on« stafi*1 Sharon Vickery, City Clerk LPN/RN 1990 $1,939,179 83,097 507 $2,473,785 Total assets Revenue - local Attention Area Businesses! 1991 :$2,266,900 97,507 1991 $5,426 TOTAL LIABILITES AND FUND BALANCE GENERAL FUND COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET ASSETS: Cash Accounts receivable Taxes receivable Due from other governmental ASSETS: Cash Taxes receivable $7,281 $0 STATISTICAL DATA Appraised value of equipment Number of buildings Number of classrooms Number of resident pupils Number of non-resident pupils Teacher minimum salary - BA Teacher maximum salary - MA Pupil-teacher ratio Salaries of equated classroom $5,573,538 7 185 3418 2 $22,447 $41,430 20 teachers Number of classroom teachers $6,312,344 173 BOARD OF EDUCATION HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM Michael J. Anton Mark S. Feldpausch Patricia L. Endsley Larry E. Haywood Colin R. Cruttenden Robert S Casey Ray A. Rose President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Trustee Trustee Trustee The books of the Hastings Area School System were audited by Norman and Paulsen, Certified Public Accountants and are open lor inspection by any citizen. �Pago 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 31, 1991 Hastings High School looks into weighted grades system by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer To weight or not to weight? That is the question. Should grades for advanced placement (AP) classes count more heavily than those from regular classes? Hastings High School staff and administrators are looking for the answer. Dan Styf and Kitt Carpenter, advanced placement students from the high school, last week asked the Hastings School Board to pursue the matter and presented a petition signed by 64 regular and AP high school students who support the idea of weighted grades for advanced courses. "Many of the classes in our high school are strict memorization, where not much if any of the time is spent applying what is learned to the real world," Styf said. "A student who takes an AP class receives not only the basic topics and facts from the subject area, but also a firm understanding of concepts and the application of the knowledge acquired in the class. "A student who takes this challenge and receives the power of application should be rewarded over the student who takes a class that doesn’t even touch on this level of deeper thought," said Styf. Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Carl Schoessel accepted the petition and a copy of Styf s presentation and said he would see that the information was directed to a committee that has been reviewing the issue. Styf said later that while he is aware there is a committee of high school staff members already exploring the possibility of weighted grades, he wanted the school board to be aware of the students* concerns. Hastings High School now offers three AP classes and grades all classes on a four-point scale. Using this scale an "A" grade is worth four points, a "B" three points, a "C" two points, a "D" one point and an "E"-zero. "Weighting grades is the concept of increasing the point value of a letter grade above and beyond the standard scale," said Hastings High School Principal Steve Harbison. "For example, with the four-point scale, an "A" in an AP course would be worth five points instead of four." The committee of high school staff and administrators that was formed last year at the request of the school’s social studies department conducted a survey of Twin Valley Conference and other area schools and several area colleges and universities to sec if and how they weighted grades and how weighted grades effected college admissions. However, the committee was unable to conclude whether or not Hastings should weight grades. Of the eight Twin Valley Schools, only Hillsdale weights grades, said Harbison. The committee found that of surrounding school districts, Lakewood and Middleville do not weight grades for AP courses while Delton-Kellogg Schools did. "The 13 colleges we contacted to ask how they handle weighted grades, ten said they recalculate grade point averages (GPAs) and grades," said Harbison. "They all do it a little differently and take into account a variety of factors other than grades." This indicates that weighted grades don’t affect college admissions, Harbison said. "1 think the value of weighted grades is the encouragement it gives kids who worry about grade point averages to take more difficult courses," said Harbison. "Also, we read in the paper that the Valedictorians and salutorians in Grand Rapids Schools are graduating with 4.1 an 4.2 GPAs. Then you see our students who only get 4.0 GPAs. "A weighted grade system might make our school also appear to be more competitive with Grand Rapids Schools and generate more acceptance of our schools in the community," he added. A study conducted by the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals also was inclusive regarding the merit of weighted grades, according to Harbison. Of the 30 Class A schools that responded to the survey, only half had weighted grades. Only six of the 26 Class B schools that responded to the association's survey weighted grades, he said. Weighted grades have both advantages and disadvantages, said Harbison. While weighted grades could help determine class rank and who gets scholarships, they also can cause parents to pressure their children to take AP classes. A selection RHYTHM of tnf world « RHYTHMUS PER J-Ad Graphics News Service After being found guilty of animal cruelty in Barry County District Court last week, a Hastings couple was sentenced by Judge Gary Holman io one year of probation and fines and penalties totaling $37530 each. Thurman and Carol Brooks, who pleaded not guilty to the charges, both were found guilty of one count of animal cruelty. Two of their horses were impounded by Barry County animal control officers in April. "We are very happy about this," said assistant animal control officer Pam Ronchetti. "This is one more step toward letting people know that they can not abuse animals in this county." Holman also ruled that the Brookses* parole officer and animal control officers could inspect the defendants' remaining animals wherever they were located, including the defendants' property, at any reasonable time. Animal control officers were also given the right to remove any animal owned by the defendants if they have probable cause to believe the anima’s had been deprived. At the time of seizure of the animals, veterinarian Jeff Adams said that the horses were underweight, malnourished and the grass and hay available to them was of minimal nutritional value. It was Adams' opinion that the horses would not survive if their present conditions were not changed. In another animal cruelty case, Holman granted defense attorney Owen Ramey's motion to suppress information improperly gathered by Barry County animal control officers, while investigating the alleged neglect of a horse owned by Barbara Cassin of Prairieville. 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No date has yet been set for the trial. WElT look at AP classes to determine if they are harder than regular classes and should deserve weighted grades. "Hopefully, we will have a decision by the end of the school year," said Harbison. Up with People. $ Local couple convicted of animal cruelty charge policy may have to be established to determine which students are accepted into AP classes and it may make other classes look less important, according to Harbison. This year the committee will be taking a DOWNTOWN HASTINGS 25% OFF OUR ENTIRE COUECTION OF MISSES'. JUNIORS'. WOMENS' NOVELTY FLEECE TOPS HOURS: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday �Now when you purchase most dinner The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 31, 1991 — Page 13 entrees, you’ll get our famous Soup, Salad and Fruit Bar FREE! Assyria Township voters to decide recall issue Tuesday Decide for yourself at by Sandra Ponsetto ’ Sktff Writer Assyria Township voters will go to the polls Tuesday to determine the fate of three township officials facing recall. Supervisor Diana Newman and trustees Bill Neal and Ken Strain are the targets of a recall campaign that began earlier this year. The recall campaign originally included all five township officials. However, not enough signatures were collected on recall petitions to put the names of Clerk Dena Miller and Treasurer Nianne Jarrard on next week's ballot. Recall organizer Virginia Collige said she is certain that everyone who signed the petitions will vote in favor of the recall. "I think support has gone up," she said. "We didn't stop working when we turned in the recall petitions." Bj9 Boy Miller, a member of an anti-recall group, Citizens to Retain Good Government, said she feels certain that the recall will be defeated. "Many of the people who signed the recall petitions will now be voting against it," she RLSTAl RAMP. the recall is said. "The key to defeating CtBAKEMiOP getting the correct facts to the residents and HASTINGS assuring them that we (township officials) are 915 W. Street available to answer theirState questions." "We want people 948-2701 to know the truth so they can make up their own minds," said Emmet •Doe* not include sandwiches. Harrington,sandwich a spokesman for theorgroup. combinations lunch and "A lot ofdinner people features think Excludes that because Healththere Smart' is children's Menus. a recall, weand (the township board) must have done something wrong," said Miller. "What they don't realize that we can be recalled for any reason, if people don't like what we are doing. "We have been the subject of a recall for doing our jobs." Harrington said that citizens have the right to recall as they know the truth. "When you don't have the truth it's an unfair situation," he said. The recall proponents contend that the Township Board did not properly balance its books, and approved a deficit budget for fiscal 1991-92. Recall leaders also allege that the board mishandled property assessments, leading to additional costs. The group also objected to improvements made on one road, when they felt other roads needed more work. Township officials answered these allegations, stating that the township is not broke and has a balance of S107, 818 as of Oct. 1. The board defends hiring Consolidated When You Give Blood You Give Another Birthday, Another Date, Another Dance, Another Laugh, Another Hug, Another Chance. Government Services to reappraise property in the township, stating that the work has been mandated by the state. Since Cox Road between M-66 and Case Road floods regularly in the spring, the board said repairs are necessary to ensure police, fire and emergency access. If three township officials are recalled, there would only be two board members left. Township government would shut down until a third member could be appointed to form a quorum. In the event all three officials are recalled, the Barry County Election Commission has 45 days to make a temporary appointment to form the quorum. If the commission does not make the appointment within the alloted time, the county clerk would notify the governor who would call a special election to fill the vacancy. Once a quorum is established, they will appoint the two remaining temporary officers. The two officials who were not subjects of the recall and the two appointed by the quorum would then chose the fifth CHICKEN /A WISCONSIN ■. *7 Breast of chicken and chunky broccoli sauce. mW Hlff A sure sign of the changing season in Michigan is the falling leaves. The brilliantly colored leaves paint a vivid landscape for a few weeks, and then they provide exercise when they cover the ground. Barbara Truer of Middleville takes xfitb CHICKEN RQ TEXAS KHJ Breast of chicken A+ \\jiMred witfl BBQ sauce, rSL mozzarella cheese and scallions orer Texas toast. act Dinners at Big Be had » W bonntf W «•" CHICKEN MEXICANA _ Breast of chicken covered wtth salsa, ‘ Cheddar cheese and seasons. Bog Autumn “falls” over area member. The appointee named by the election commission cannot keep the position unless the appointment is reaffirmed by the Township Board. Within five days of the appointment of the quorum, the county clerk will propose a special election date to the election scheduling committee. The township's Democratic and Republican parties' committees have 15 days after the filing of a special election date to nominate one candidate for each vacant position. The special election to fill the vacancies would be held within 60 days of the clerk’s proposal. Township officials removed by the recall election would not be eligible to run in the special election. However, they may run in subsequent elections. The recall election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 5, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Assyria Township Hall, located at 8094 Tasker Road in Bellevue. To vote in favor of the recall voters should mark "yes" on their ballots. Those opposed should mark "no." CHICKEN CATALINA (•; 7^7) “ ................. Bread nfchidanX^ , SLX covered with a tomato and spice sauce and mozzarella cheese. Hastings 915 W. State St. 948-2701 It’s Time for a Change... American Red Cross Please Out Blood. her turn at raking on a recent afternoon. E Legal Notice Stat* of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry CLAIMS NOTICE Independent Probate File No. 91-20694IE Estate of JEREMY DAROLD MORSE. Deceased. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whose lost known address was 10635 Kingsbury Road. Delton, Ml 49046 died 6/15/9). Creditors pl the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. Doroid S. Morse, 10635 Kingsbury Rood. Delton. Ml 49046. or to both the independent personal representative and the Barry County Pro­ bate Court, Hastings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distribued to the persons entitled to it. FREDERICK J. TAYLOR (P29813) 1210 West Milham Avenue. Suite 202 Portage. Ml 49002 388-6060 (VO/31) Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING October 14. 1991 — 7:00 p.m. Seven board members present, County Comm. Mike Smith. Deputy Clerk, two citizens. Approved minutes os amended. Approved treasurer's report Americablo presented franchise for considera­ tion by attorney. Paid cemetery lot stoker Authorized purchase of answe-ing machine. Approved Hallifax for snow removal this winter. Adjourned at B OO for budget hearing. Adopted total budget as presented for 1992. Paid outstanding bills Adjourned at 8 20 Juanita A. Slocum. Clerk Attested by: Richard C. Thomas. Supervisor (10/31) SOUP, SALAD & FRUIT BAR ELECT Laurie Ann Curtis with most dinner entree purchases' for Hastings City Treasurer * * * * * * * Committed to Accuracy and Efficiency Lifelong Hastings Resident 10 years of Accounting Experience College Graduate Management Skills Up-to-date Knowledge of Computer Usage Excellent Troubleshooting Skills vote November sth for Laurie Ann Curtis Paid lor by the Committee (No 12830) to Elect Laurte Ann Curtis tor City Treasurer �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 31, 1991 Working hard on plans for the next Hastings High School Alumni Banquet are (seated, from left) John Hewitt, Freda Hewitt, Lois Miller, Elsie Sage, Beulah Stauffer, Art Stauffer, Dorothy Reid, (standing, from left) Norman Perkins, Dorothy Wolfe, Agnes Perkins, Patty Greenfield, Maurice Greenfield, Mel Jacobs, Don Reid and Keith Sage. Not shown is Leona Clark. The group has set the 1992 alumni banquet for Saturday, June 6. Hastings alumni board plans for ’92 The Hastings Alumni Association Board met Sunday, Oct. 27 with 15 present. Those attending were Leona Clark, Don and Dorothy Reid, Norman and Agnes Perkins, Mauri and Pat Greenfield, Dorothy Wolfe, Lois Miller, John and Freda Hewitt, An and Beulah Stauffer, Elsie and Keith Sage, and Mel Jacobs. Guests are always welcome. Saturday, June 6, at 6:30 p.m. has been set as the date of next year’s alumni banquet at the Hastings High School cafeteria. Elsie Sage, Class of 1942, reported that plans are being grade for the 50th class reu­ nion with a dinner at the Episcopal Parish House Friday, June 5. A tour of die former high school building (now called the middle school) will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 6. The class will also gather in the high school library from 3 to 5 p.m., and have pic­ tures taken at 5:45 p.m. The board requests to be notified of reunion plans for the classes of 1932, 1952 and 1967, which will be celebrating their 60th, 40th and 25th class reunions, respectively. Rooms arc available at the high school upon request. Legal Notices COMMON COUNCIL October 15, 1991 Common Council met in regular session in the City Hall, Council Chamber?, Halting*. Michigan on Tuesday, October 15, 1991. Mayor Gray preaiding. 1. Present at roll call were member*: Watson. Walton, White, Brower, Campbell, Cusock, Jasperse, Spencer. 2. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the minutes of the September 23, meeting be ap­ proved as read, and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk, with a correction to #18 to read September 23-28. Yeos: All. Absent: none. Carried. 3. July Class, of the Future Charlotte Committee, wo* present and gave an overview of the Sugar Bush Trail and stated that she felt that it would benefit our community and asked the City to hold making any decision on the Rails to Trails until after we hod talked to the DNR. Mayor Gray stated that the City bod reviewed the County resolution passed in opposition to the Rails to Trails and stated that the City Attorney ha* prepared a resolution in opposition to the Roils to Trails. Coun­ cilperson White stated that the Parks. Recreation and Insurance Committee hod already talked to the DNR and explained the committees position that there are a lot of unanswered questions as to who will maintain and take care of the trail after the DNR buy* it. Councilman Spencer asked why Charlotte, if they don't have any State Pork* to take the State fund* and buy land for a State Park and give us money for our own State Parks that are in need of money instead of dumping the Roil* to Trails on the City. Class stated that the Land Trust Fund money is only for acquisition of land. A gentleman from Orangeville Twp. was present and wo* very much in favor of the KalHoven Trail and stated It was maintained by those who use it and that he and his wife paid $20 each per year to use the trail. Moved by White, supported by Watson that the resolution in opposition to the proposed Sugar Bush Trail be approved. Yeas: Watson, White, Brower. Campbell. Cusock, Jasperse, Spencer. Nays: Walton. Carried. Absent: None. 4. Invoices read: Chrauch Communication 1.740.00 Consolidated Gov't Service*.. ..1,274.17 14.000 00 Deloitte t Touche Hastings Office Supply .2.076.30 Siegel. Hudson. Gee & Fisher. ..4.912.00 ..1.166.75 Hastings Sanitary Service Ketchum Machine Co..... .3.025.00 Owne-Ames-Kimball.......... .5.406.00 Britten Concrete Contractor* .14.037.75 Dewey * Sales and Service.... Moved by Jasperse. supported by Cusock. that the above invoices be approved as read. Yeas: Watson, Walton. White, Brower, Campbell, Cusock. Jasperse. Spencer. Absent: None. Carried. 5. Moved by Cusock, supported by Brower that the following invoices be paid from Contingency Fund with repayment by DDA: ..$1,281.00 Harry Fetke & Sons “ ..18,055.42 Harry Fetke & Sons Hamilton Excavating ...2,281.00 ..25,163.82 Wolverine Paving ...7,031.91 Wolverine Paving............ East Jordon Iron Works155.60 Yeas: Spencer. Jasperse. Cusack. Campbell. Brower. White. Walton. Watson. Absent: None. Carried. 6. Moved by Campbell, supported by Walton that the bill for $9,658.00 approved ot the July 8. #5 meeting for Moecorp for cleanup at City Garage of gas tank removal be amended to a total of $10,189.00. Additional $531.00 above original estimate due to additional footage required to drill one well. Entire amount of $10,189.00 will be reim­ bursed to city from super fund. Yeas: Watson, Walton. White, Brower. Campbell, Cusack. Jasperse. Spencer. Absent: None. Carried. 7. M jved by Jasperse. supported by White that the Council be notified that the environmental assessments on the E.W. Bliss incubator are available to the council and public at large to review as required by Section 12a(2)b(ii)B of the Michigan Environmental Response Act (Public Act 307 of 1990). (The Environmental Assessment wos prepared by Moecorp. Inc. at the request of the Ci­ ty. concerning the E.W. Bliss Incubator site. Also available ore copies of Hydrogeological Study; Work Plan for an Expanded Hydrogeological Study, dated October. 1988: Expanded Hydrogeological Investigation, dated February. 1991; and EPA Ecology and Environment, Inc.) Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 8. Moved by Cusock. supported by Spencer that the letter from David Carr concerning Rails to Trails be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. 9. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Walton that the August and September 1991 JEDC minutes be received and placed on file. Yeas All. Absent: 10. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the Annual Business Report for Program Year 1990 from Mid-Counties be received and placed on file and available for review. Yeas. All. Absent None 11. Moved by Jasperse, supported by White that the October 7. minutes of the Planning Commis­ sion be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. 12. Moved by Spencer, supported by Campbell, that the Director of Public Services, Mike Klovanlch be authorized to approach Jones and Henry Engineers on a cost overrun of $9.891.35 and tell them the City will pay $4,945.67 of the overrun. ($52,462.29 was the original cost estimate approv­ ed). Yeas: Spencer, Jasperse, Cusack. Campbell. Brower, White, Walton, Watson. Absent: None. Carried. 13. Moved by Spencer, supported by Brower that the bid for computer hardware for the Wastewater Treatment Plant go the Arris Matrix for $2,995.40 os recommended by the Water Committee. Yeas: Watson, Walton, White, Brower. Campbell. Cusack, Jasperse. Spencer. Absent: None. Carried. 14. Moved by Cusock. supported by White that the Revenue and Budget Status reports for 8/31/91 and the Budget Status reports for 9/30/91 be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 15. Moved by White, supported by Cusock. that the Hastings JC's be allowed to use the Citys garage next to the Water department on Mill St. for a haunted house upon approval of renter Wilbur Landon and the city named as on additional insured for October 27-31 st under the director of the Director of Public Services. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 16. Mayor Gray announced that the City of Hastings will be picking up leaves November 4-8 starting in the Second Ward, Third Word, Fourth Word, then First Ward, and will not be picking up any plastic bags or garbage. 17. Moved by Wolton, supported by White that FlexFob be recognized for their 30th Anniversary and their letter and brochure be received and plac­ ed on fife. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 18. Mayor Gray proclaimed October 21-27 as Business and Professional Womens Week' In Hastings and November 11-15 as Hospice month in Hastings and recognizes November os National Hospice Month. 19. Moved by White, supported by Brower that elected and appointed officials wishing to attend Creative Leadership workshop October 29, in Bat­ tle Creek, be allowed with necessary expenses. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 20. Moved by Spencer, supported by Brower that Traffic Control Order #125 be adopted which reads: A stop sign be erected on Apple Street, causing Westbound traffic to stop at Industrial Park Drive. Industrial Pork Drive will hove the designated right of way ot this intersection. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 21. Moved by Spencer, supported by Watson that Traffic Control order #124 be adopted as amended and reads: Stop signs be erected on Cass Street causing North and Southbound traffic to stop at Apple Street. Apple Street will have the designated right of way at this intersection. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 22. Moved by Spencer, supported by Walton that d inane* Committw. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 23. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Spencer that the City Attorney draw up on ordinance on the proposed sewer rote increase as recommended by Jones & Henry's study and bring back to the next meeting. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 24. City Attorney Fisher stated that he would like to go into Closed Session to discuss collective bargaining for the Fire Department. 25. Moved by Brower, supported by White that the quarterly Fire Report for July. August and September be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 26. Moved by Spencer, supported by Jasperse that the Building Inspectors report from PCI for September 91 be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 27. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Spencer that PCI and the City Attorney check into the status of properties at 420 W. Mill and 615 W. Green and report back at the next meeting. Harry Thompson from PCI stated that they had received a letter from WW Engineering and Science for information on rental property and where they ore located for the Master Plan and council authorized him to fill out the report. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 28. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Cusack that the request of Jim Wiswell to abandon streets in the Von Reis Addition #2 on South Broadway be referred to the Street Committee. Yeas: All. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. 29. Librariarn Barbara Schondeimayer was pre­ sent and thanked the Council for their new doors on the library. 30. Moved by Jasperse. supported by White to adjourn into Closed Session for contract negotia­ tions. Yeos: Walton. Watson White. Brower. Campbell. Cusack. Jasperse. Spencer. Absent: None. Carried. 3). Moved by Campbell, supported by Jasperse Read and approved. Mary Lou Gray. Mayor Sharon Vickery City Clerk The Hastings High School Alumni Book is progressing. Current addresses arc still need­ ed for the classes of 1952. 1964. 1972. 1975, 1976, 1977, 1983. 1984. 1985 and 1987. Those who have a list of current addresses for any of these classes are asked to notify Don Reid, 112 W. Grant St., Hastings, phone 945-9835. Distinguished Alumni nominations are needed for 1992. They should be sent to Nor­ man and Agnes Perkins, 1002 N. Taffee Drive, Hastings, or to Dorothy Wolfe. 1956 N. Broadway. Hastings. The next Alumni Board meeting will be Sunday, Jan. 26. at 3 p.m. Extension plans holiday bazaar A Christmas Bazaar sponsored by Barry County Extension Homemakers is planned for Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hastings Middle School on Broadway, just south of M-37. Many local artisans will be joined by others from 26 communities in Western Michigan. More than 100 will display their creations. Jumpers will be there, with rompers added; along with Barbie clothes, both sewn and knit­ ted with cheerleading outfits, and fisherman sweaters; upholstered davenports, chairs and throw pillows; plastic needlepoint villages with rural schools. torches und bams; tree branch deer, owls and ether wildlife; vacuum cleaner cover dolls;* mop dolls of all kinds, some with curls; other clowns; dried flower arrangements for centerpieces, hanging or to take to a friend; woven nigs; and double-knit rugs and pillows; every type of sweatshirt im­ aginable, some with matching hair pieces and necklaces; angels tiny and large; wooden and exquisite lace creations; chocolate houses decorated for the season; clocks; padded pic­ ture albums; MSU and U-M bears and dogs; and other stuffed toys, crocheted articles and quilts in every size. A lunch counter featuring homemade pies, sloppy joes, hot dogs, etc., will be available. Extension ladies from the entire county will hold a bake sale and Kiwanis will have homemade peanut brittle for sale. Other non­ profit groups also will have tables there. MML recognizes the mayor Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray recently received a special award of merit for her service to the Michigan Municipal League at the organization's 93rd convention in Grand Rapids. Gray has served on the MML Board of Direc­ tors and on the MML’s Property and Liability Insurance panel. Woodland News by Catherine Lucas The Woodland Lions Club held a ladies’ night last Tuesday evening at Woodland Townehouse. Harold Stannard spoke to the 40 people at the dinner about his experiences in England, particularly during the month he and Nell spent there during the past summer. The Stannards’ daughter and her husband had gone to England and Scotland earlier, and the two parties met for the last few days of her trip and the first few days of theirs. He said the day before they left, Carolyn had telephoned and said two words to her mother: ■ “Bring money!" He said they soon learned what she meant, as everything was much more expensive than it had been when they last visited England in 1984. When he ended his talk. Stannard said he no longer says he is “going home'' dttben they return to iheir winter quarters in the Palm Spr­ ings area. He now says he's “going to California for the winter" as he now thinks of Woodland as home. Before Stannard spoke, Cliff Mattson thanked the club for the flowers, visits, cards and moral support he received while he was recently in the hospital. Club President Duane Musbach presented an award to Frank Townsend for his many services to the club. When The Rev. Joe Huston came into the sanctuary at Lakewood United Methodist Church for the last sermon of his five-service seminar Wednesday evening, he was wearing blue jeans, flannel shirt and white cloth hat and was carrying a fishing pole. He said he wanted to talk about Peter and how Christ had transformed the life of that fisherman, but he MAYOR MARY LOU GRAY • Proven Record of Service and Progress • More Than a Decade of Public service • Demonstrated Commitment to City and community I seek your support for a third term as Mayor of the City of Hastings. Many accomplishments and goals have been achieved in the first two terms, such as the DDA improvements in the downtown parking lots, Apple Street construction from Boltwood to Industrial Park Drive, major renovation of E. Clinton, providing a second cable franchise in the City, completion of a multi-million dollar strip mall, success in receiving funds for the Industrial Incubator, purchase of industrial land for development, significant residential & commercial development, update of the Master Plan, proposed charter revision, and many more. My personal commitment is even more profound to continue to provide progressive leadership in pursuit of Hastings' growth and development; and to continue an administration of thoughtful judgement, openness and responsiveness. I would appreciate your vote Tuesday, Nov. 5,1991 Paid for by The Committee to Elect Gray. 1204 S. Church St .. Hastings, Ml 49058 (10 31) was tired of seeing people who were portray­ ing biblical characters dressed in raggedy old white terry-cloth robes and sandals. So he was going to portray Peter dressed as a contem­ porary fisherman because Christ can still transform lives. The Wednesday night service was preceded by a baked potato supper given by the youth of the church, and dessert was served after the service. During the Monday, Tuesday and Wednes­ day evening sessions of the seminar, John and Cindy Waite provided entertainment for the children. The children enjoyed puppet shows illustrating Bible stories each evening, two downs came Tuesday night, and Wednesday evening a clown named Andy came with a suitcase. He made balloon animals for each child after the puppet show. During dessert and fellowship time after the service, Betty Makley drew names for the centerpieces that had been on the tables all week and Andy, the clown, organized and directed a band that played toy noisemakers. He also made balloon animals for the older childeren and youth who had not been al the children’s program. Each of the five seminar services was well attended and those who came felt they were worthwhile. Boyd Barry ~f Woodland Township was surprised Oct. 22 when he entered a restaurant near Woodbury, where he was meeting Bill and Margaret Brodbeck for din­ ner. He found 65 people waiting for him. It was Barry's 70th birthday, and Margaret Brodbeck knew that he had never before had a birthday party; so Bill Brodbeck, who has been a close friend since grade school days, and Margaret had quietly arrange^ the surprise. Music for the party was supplied by “The Happy Tones” Fern Tiscber, Elaine Doxsie and Ron Hesterly. Margaret Brodbeck cut and served a large birthday cake. Family members at the party were his sisters, Lillian Barry Vandecar and Beatrice Barry Rogers; niece Dixie Rogers Arndt and cousins Joyce Fisher Weinbrecht and Betty Hecker McCurdy. Other guests included Virginia Towsley, Kenneth McCurdy. Frank Weinbrecht, Linden and Judy Fisher. Eston and Ella Everett, Wayne and Dorothy Henney, Richard and Mildred Brodbeck. Avis Dillenbeck, Gordon Harrod. M.D., Mary Kortes. Theo Lenon. Ron Hueter, Roland and Mary Lou Geiger. Elwood and Aleta Henney. Jeff and Sandy Henney. Orison Bishop, Byron and Betty Hesterly, Ron and Map- Hesterly. Donovan Doxsie, Leon and Maxine Housler, Woodrow and Estelle Deppa, Forest Stamm, Angeline Rininger, Howard and Evelyn Hewson. Elwood and Elizabeth Klingman. Miles C. Hines. Shiela Brandley, Cathy Lucas, Mr. and Mrs. Gearhart, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Baes, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Bever, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce E. Eyart. Carl Curtis, Robert Kling, Frances and Gene Reuther, and Darold and Rosie Cunningham. Many Woodland people enjoyed the Lake Odessa Order of the Eastern Star and F & A Masons turkey dinner Sunday at the com­ munity center. Some of them were Mr. and Mrs. Galen Kilmer, Betty Curtis. Wayne and Dorothy Henney and Kenneth and Carol Hewitt. Vern Newton. Dean and Viola Cunningham and Cathy Lucas worked at the dinner. The Eastern Star and Mason members serv­ ed around 250 diners in two hours. The annual bazaar and luncheon at the Woodland United Method's! Church Saturday was well attended. Besides the usual features, a large stained glass piece with a humm­ ingbird was given as a door prize. This art piece was made by Iris Clum and won by Roxanne Frey of Lacy. Frey works at Cinder Pharmacy in Hastings with Betty Curtis. The children of Woodland United Methodist Church went trick or treating for UNICEF in the village Saturday evening. They returned to the church afterward, where Rod and Sue Pepper held a pizza party for them afterward. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 31, 1991 — Page 11 Soccer team has outstanding year despite disappointing finish One match does not a season make. Despite losing a tough 3-2 overtime decision Wednesday in Class B district soccer semi-finals, the Hastings varsity squad has had one of the best seasons in its seven-year history. In fact, the Saxons tied the school record for victories in a season with 14. Hastings' 14-6-1 final mark is the second best in school history, behind only the 14-3-1 1987 slate. That team sent three players into the collegiate ranks. Coach Doug Mepham is obviously disappointed that the tournament ended as it did. But he refuses to let one tough loss tarnish what has been an otherwise outstanding year. "We felt that we were the best team in the district," Mepham said. "It's just two bad that the season ended this way.” Comparing common opponents would support Mepham's opinion. Lowell wound up nipping Middleville in the district finals Saturday at Delton 2-1 in double overtime. BOWLING „Lhi?has,in9s varsBy soccer tri-captalns led the Saxons to an excellent 14-6-1 record this year. From left- junior Lee Bowman, senior Matt Schaefer and senior J6’i Larnoert. Golfers tough in 1991; but wait until next year A 1991 season in which the Hastings golf team finished second m the rugged Twin Valley conference, third in the toughest regional in the state, and among the top ten Class B teams in the state, is nothing to sneeze at. But as good as this past season was, the Saxons may be even better next year. First-year Coach Ed von der Hoff said that his team was able to reach its goal of competing in the state finals. And once (here, it showed that it belonged, finishing in a tie for seventh with Alma. "Reaching the state finals had been our main goal throughout the season," he said of his players, which consisted of four juniors and a freshman. "They thought they could have putted a little better, but it was a cold day and everyone was having trouble getting the ball up to the hole." The Saxons finished with a 333 team score, nosing out traditional powers such as Saline and Calvin Christian and coming within two strokes of Flint Powers, which entered the meet ranked first in the state. The top two teams in the meet also beat Hastings in the regional meet at Marshall. Jackson Lumen Christi, which has dominated the state s Class B links for more than a decade, won the meet with a 308 Score. The top four Titan golfers all carded 77's on the Forest Akers East greens, the home course of Michigan State University. Twin Valley champion Coldwater was a distant second at 324. John Bell, who had competed as an individual at least year's meet, was the low Saxon with an 81. He was foitwwo* by firstteam all-conference pick Michael Cook and honorable mention selection Trevor Watson, who shot 83, and Tony Snow, who carded an 86. Hastings was runner-up in the final Twin Valley standings, having finished second in the first three league jamborees. The Saxons were fourth in the other meet With his golfers gaining the experience of competing in the state finals as a group, von der Hoff hopes to see his team come back a year older and a year wiser in 1992. "It should be a fun year," he said. The TheSaxons Saxonspounded poundedthe theTroians Trojansa afew few weeks ago 7-1. "We were in every game this season," Mepham said. "Except for the Mason game. All the others could have gone either way." Senior center forward Jeff Lambert was one of the reasons why Hastings was in the thick of things all season long. Lambert led the Saxons in goals with 24, and was awarded a spot on the all-district team for his efforts. Lambert has also been nominated for all-state honors, although results will not be known until sometime next week. Junior Lee Bowman and junior Scott Ricketts were second on the team in scoring with eight goals apiece, followed by senior Matt Schaefer with six and junior Jon Andrus with four. Mepham said the team would miss its seniors, which also include keeper Shawn Ahearn, halfback Jim Toburen, halfback/forward Floyd Yesh and halfback/fullback Austin Zurface. "Sure, we’ll miss those guys," he said. Particularly (Lambert), because 24 goals is an awful lot. But we’ve got some good guys coming back. We might be a better balanced team as far as goal production is concerned, but we’ll miss the seniors." Among the other juniors contributing to the success of the team this year were David Andrus, Tom Brighton. Derek Freridge, Jason Gole, Jeff Haywood, Marc Nitz Shawn Price, Shane Sarver. Steve Skinner,’ Marvin Tobias and Scott Vann. One of Mepham’s most sweeping concerns is to get soccer as an official Twin Valley sport. Five of the conference’s schools currently have soccer programs, and league officials have mandated that at least one more come into the fold before recognizing soccer. "It’s really unfortunate that we don't have it as a league sport yet," he said. "I honestly don’t know why it isn’t. I think it would give us some credibility." 8th grade grid champs Thursday A.M. Tea for Three 25-11; Cracker Backs 2114-1416; Who Cares 21-15; Hummers 21-15; Question Marks 1916-1616; Varneys 19-17; Bosleys 18I6-17I6; Leftovers 16-20; Marys 16-20; Valley Realty 15fc-16W; Slow Pokes 15-19; Kreative Korner 14'6-21'6; Northland Opt. 1316-18‘6; Kloostermans 12-24. High Games and Series - J. McMillon 196-508; S. VandcnBurg 169-478; B. Fisher 166-417; J. Ruthruff 178-497; P. Hamilton 185-495; N. Wilson 175^84; B. Sexton 156-413; F. Schneider 160; B. Johnson 179; L. Allen 142; M. Dull 168; L. Bahs 187; J. McKeough 171; S. Mogg 180; C. Swinkunas 136; O. Gillons 165; B. Norris 181; K. Weyerman 165; K. Thomason 177. Sunday Night Mixed Hooter Crew 22-10; Alley Cats 21-11; H& H 20-12; BScrs 19-13; Holley Rollers 19-13; Gutter Dusters 19-13; Load Hogs 18-14; Sand Baggers 18-14; Die Hards 17-15; Wanders 17-15; Green Backs 15-17; Chug a Lugs !4-18; Get Along Gang 14-18; Really Rottens 12-20; Pin Busters 12-20; Rude Ones 12-20Misfits 7-25. Mens High Games and Series - B Drayton 203; R. Hie 201-588; R. Mack 209-565; R. Ogden 216-561; G. Steele 193-569; R. Snyder III 180; B. Miller 184- E Behmdt 191; M. Cole 204; B. Lake 203-541* R. Snyder 185; J. Barnum 209; C. Penn­ ington 208; F. Huey 200. Womens High Game and Series - B Wilkins 192-540; M. Hodges 167; R. Rine 193; J. Ogden 188; K. Becker 191-533; D. Oliver 201-526; D. Snyd* 190; D.A. Snyder 171; V. Miller 163; B. Behmdt 192; B. Can­ trell 170; D. VanCampcn 189-558; D. Kelley 188; P. Lake 173; S. Sanborn 172; L. Bar­ num 202. Thursday Angels McDonalds 24-8; T.J.’s P14-144i; Cracker Backs 17-15; Cornerstone Realty 17-15; Hastings Mutual 14-18; Brown Jug 12-16; Stefano’s 1116-16’6; Sud’s Girls 11-21. Good Games and Series - D. Snyder 202-529; J. Morgan 153; S. Dunn 170-457; The Hastings eighth grade football team defeated Marshall 25-6 last week to claim the championship of the South Central Junior Football Conference. The team, coached by Steve and Frank Mix, held Marshall to negative yardage and rushed for 271 yards in the win. 167-478; B. High 161-443; S. Breitner 152; B. Miner 178; L. Johnson 157; M. Brimmer N. Klooslcrman 152^47; D. Innes 159-451P. Castleberry 176. 179; T. Daniels 199-515; B. Roberts 181; C Gs/ rralbl; L. Aspinall 198-192-518; C. Burpee Bowierettes Wednesday P.M. Friendly Home Parties 23-9; Varney’s Stables 23-9; Mace’s Pharmacy 22-10; Misfits 18-14; Nashville Locker 17-15; Lifestyles 16-16; Valley Realty 15-17; Easy Rollers 13-19; Hair Care Center 13-19; Bye 0-32. High Games and Series - E. Mesecar 189-497; C. Saninocencio 176-471; P. Smith 172-478: C. Watson 166-444; F. Schneider 170-434; B Johnson 167-420; R. Roby 156-425; S. Brimmer 160-473; S. Pennington 169-482; T. Soya 154-445; B. Blakely Andrus of Hastings 2316-8'6; Kent Oil 21-11; Hecker’s Ins. 20-12; DJ. Electric 19-13; Britten’s Concrete 15'6-1616; Al and Pete’s Sport Shop 12-20; Good Time Piitza 4-28. Good Games and Series - B. Maker 188-503; S. Pennington 191-519; D. Snyder 203-598; K. Fowler 179-481; E. Vanasse 181-504; E. Dunham 177-506; J. Decker 172-498. Good Games - B. Wilson 176; D. Brumm 179; A. Fox 150; E. Ulrich 168; B. Hathaway 169; S. Merrill 164; L. Elliston 211; J. Elliston 164; J. Doster 163; M. Mcmck 152; T. Loftus 169. VOTE NOVEMBER 5 Norm Barlow 4th ward Councilman Norm Barlow believes taxes should be equally assessed and wisely spent. • • • • Business Experienced Family Committed Interested In City Government Personally Involved In Community Affairs • Loves Working With Customers And People Junior John Bell, shown here putting in the Twin Valley Jamboree held at Hastings Country Club in September, led Hastings to an eighth-place finish at the recent state finals in East Lansing. Norm Barlow's community involvement proves he is the person you need to represent you as 4th ward Councilman. BOWLING RESULTS Monday Mixers Three Ponies Tack 23V4-8Vi; Grandmas Pius One 23-9; Ferrellgas 22-10; Outward Appearance 18-14; Michelob 1716-1416: Hastings Bowl 17-15; Rowdie Girls 16-16; Miller Real Estate 15-17; Dads Post #241 14-18; Lazy Girls Inc. 14-18; Girrbachs 13-19; Deweys Auto Body 12-20; Pioneer Apartments 10-22; Miller Carpets 9-23, High Games and Series - R. Shapiev 175-477; D. Larsen 177-465; C. Graham 184-161; D. Kelley 212-533; M. Nystrom 175-505; W. Main 168-466; J. Donnini 175-472; S. VanDenburg 187-508; M. Wieland 181-515. Good Games - S Decker 162; H. Service 164; L. Warner 153; M. Meyers 154; R. Kuempel 163: L. Friend 145; S. Hutchins 168; S. Nash 175; D. Burns 164; P. Steortz 176; C. Trumbull 161. • • • • • • • • Past President of Hastings Exchange Club. Past President of Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. Past President of Barry County Historical Society Past President of the Grand Rapids Area Allied Florist Association. Past Chairman of the Board of First Baptist Church of Hastings. Past member of the Private Industry Council under Governor Blanchard. Member of Hastings Rotary Club for over 20 years. Business man for over 30 years. • • • • • • • • • • Graduate of Hastings High School. Graduate of Western Michigan University. Alumni of Grand Rapids Jr. College. Alumni of Grand Rapids Baptist College. Graduate of National Landscape Institute. Teacher in the Hastings Adult Enrichment Program. Property owner and resident of Hastings for over 30 years. Married for 25 years with 4 children and 1 granddaughter. Member of many civic committees including the Bi Centennial Committee, Parade Committees, etc. Paid for bj Committee io Elect Norm E. Barlow #12827 328 S. Park. Hastings. Ml 49058 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 31, 1991 s Pigskin Preview Traditional rivalries renewed, playoff spots up for grabs by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor One of the charms of high school football is the way the schedules are compiled. In a typical eight-team league, teams normally play a "neighborhood" school to start the year to prepare them for the start of conference play. ‘Iliey then play the other seven league schools, and usually finish with still another traditional rivalry. That is the case this Friday as the regular season winds to a close. For some teams, its strap ’em up, play four quarters of kamikaze football, then turn in your equipment But for others, this week's "turf battles" may mean the difference between ending the season or being rewarded with a coveted post-season playoff berth. Middleville and Maple Valley, both of which enter Friday's games with 8-0 records, will secure playoff positions with a win. Hastings, with two losses, still has an outside shot. Here is a look at this week's games and their playoff ramifications: Hastings at Delton Though both coaches have downplayed the fact this week, there is some bad blood between these two teams. Last year the Saxons posted a wild 44-26 win to cap off a perfect regular season and clinch a playoff berth. The game was close for three quarters before Hastings pulled away. '* I'm sure it will be another tough bailgame," Saxon coach Bill Karpinski said on Monday. "Well have to play one of our best games to beat them." Karpinski added that the Panthers* size and ability to score points in large doses will present his team with another in a long line of challenges. On the other sideline, Delton coach Rob Heethuis is full of similar praise for the Saxons. "They are a very good club," he said. "They have only lost to two good teams (Marshall and Lakeview), and they are very well-coached. "It's always a good game. Last year their size and strength took over in the fourth quarter." The game is particularly important for Hastings, because the Saxons are still in the hunt for a playoff berth. Hastings is fifth in Class BB Region 2 with 65.500 points. The Saxons narrowed the gap from last week's rankings. Hastings' only hope is that fourth-place Dowagiac loses to Niles, which isn't likely, or that sixth-place St. Joseph defeats thirdplace Stevensville-Lakeshore. But that may be enough to move St. Joseph ahead of the Saxons. Delton has scored at least 20 points in every game, with the exception of losses to Pennfield and Kalamazoo Christian. But they have yet to see a defense of the caliber of Hastings. This game should be one of those contests that are decided by field postilion, special teams play and who makes the least amount of mistakes. The difference in the level of competition these teams have played throughout the year will be the bottom line. Pick: Hastings 30, Delton 20 Middleville at Wayland The Trojans, who are the most likely county team to reach the playoffs, are currently ranked second in Class B Region 2. The possibilty exists that Middleville could reach post-season play even if it loses to the Wildcats. But a win will enable the Trojans to secure home-field advantage for a first round game, most likely against Vicksburg, Belding or Grand Rapids South Christian. This was a classic battle a year ago, and Trojan coach Skip Pranger expects another one again. Wayland, which is 5-3 overall, will come in sky-high after upsetting highly-touted Forest Hills Northern last week. "If you look at the division (O-K Gold) they play in, they play good teams week after week," Pranger said of the Wildcats. "They are a versatile team, and they have outstanding individuals on both sides of the ball." Quarterback Patrick Kruizenga leads the Wildcat attack. He completed 11 of 14 passes for 142 yards against a fierce Northern defense. Howard Koopman leads the rushing attack. The Trojans, who were ranked ninth in the Associated Press Class B poll this week, counter with a rushing attack spearheaded by quarterback Dave Sherwood and running backs Jamie Berg and Rob Hunt. Sherwood rushed for two scores, returned an interception for a third, and a punt for still another in a 47-7 win over Calvin Christian last week. Berg got just two carries last week, but he'll be a workhorse against the W ildcats. It has been some time since Middleville has had a test Wayland will provide a major one, but the Trojans will pass ... barely. Pick: Middleville 21, Wayland 20 Maple Valley at Portland The Lions were tested by Hopkins Friday, and their defense rose to the occasion. The Vikings were driving for what might have been a game-winning touchdown in the fourth quarter when Maple Valley defensive end Darrell Stine unloaded on quarterback Kelly Reynolds, forcing a Kyle Neff interception. Maple Valley must win in order to clinch its second consecutive playoff berth. The Lions are currently fourth in Class CC Region 3. Should the top four teams in the region a?, win Friday, Maple Valley would likely travel to ex-SMAA rival Pennfield for a first-round playoff game next week, pie unbeaten Panthers, who won the KVA title in its first year in the league, will play St. Philip Friday. Maple Valley, ranked tenth in the latest Associated Press Class CC poll, will count on the running of Jeremy Reynolds, Aaron Patrick and Scott English to lead it past Portland, which enters the game 5-3. Quarterback Greg Garn, whose arm is used sparingly in coach Guenther Mittelstaedt’s ball-control offense, sparkled last week against Hopkins. He completed all three of his passes, including one to Patrick for a touchdown. The Lions have come too far this season to slip now. Pick: Maple Valley 16, Portland 7 Ionia at Lakewood You can bet that the Bulldogs will be ready for this game. Ionia is 7-1 and should qualify for the Class BB Region 3 playoffs should they beat the Vikings. Also, the Bulldogs have the added incentive of revenge. Last year Lakewood salvaged an otherwise dismal 3-6 season by handing Ionia a 28-21 loss. The Vikings have improved since then, but so have the Bulldogs. Ionia is coming off its only defeat of the season, a 27-14 loss to Belding. The Bulldogs committed three big turnovers that killed scoring chances and numerous penalties in the loss Viking coach Mark Helms will be hoping the Bulldogs will be as generous this week. The Vikes lost to Ovid-Elsie, which had lost to Ionia the previous week, 14-0 on Friday to drop to 3-5 overall. The key to success for Lakewood will be establishing a rushing snack of some sort. If the Bulldogs stop the run, the Ionia defense will be able to fee off on quarterback Noel Baldwin. The Lakewood defense has been outstanding all year long. It may need its biggest effort to date on Friday. Pick: Ionia 20, Lakewood 14 Middleville quarterback David Sherwood (4) had four touchdowns In last week's 47-7 win over Calvin Christian. Sherwood will attempt to lead the Trojans past Wayland and into the Class B playoffs on Friday. (Banner photo by Perry Hardin) Two Hastings harriers qualify for state meet Neither Hastings boys or girls cross country team qualified for the state Class B finals this Saturday in Big Rapids. However, the Saxon boys have a pair of runners who qualified fa- the individual race. Senior Matt Lancaster and freshman Matt Kuhlman will be running alongside some of top Class B runners in the state. They qualified for the meet by virtue of their finish at Saturday's regional meet, which was plagued by horredous weather and course conditions. "Saturday wasn't one of the best days for running," deadpanned coach Paul Fulmer. "The kids had to run through a three-feet deep puddle just to reach the finish lines. It was terrible." But Fulmer said that the times of his boys and girls runners weren't as poor as expected, given the conditions. “Both the boys and the girls ran pretty decent times despite the weather," he said. "They all made a pretty good showing for the end of the season." The boys team, led by Lancaster and Kuhlman, finished eighth in the rugged 20- team field with 267 team points. St Joseph won the meet with 36 points, 32 ahead of runner-up South Haven. Plainwell and Edwardsburg also qualified as teams. Lancaster finished 27th in 18:29, eight seconds and three positions higher than his teammate, Kuhlman. Other times and places for the Saxons include Bill Richards, 47th (19:04); Jeremy Maiville, 75th (20:21); Jason Kaiser, 88th (20:51); Dan Allen, 102nd (21:46); and Jeremy Kelly, 118th (24:20). The girls team finished seventh in the meet, led by Nicole Wood's 29th-place finish in 23:18. She outdistanced teammate Kym Langford, who was 34th, by 30 seconds Other finishers for the girls squad include Kathy Vos, 42nd (24:27); Kari Cullen, 47th (24:56); Jenny Blair. 49th (24:59); Heather Jordan, 72nd (27:29); and Lynette Smith, 75th (27:45). Lancaster and Kuhlman will compete in the boys individual race, which will start at 11 a.m. Last week’s picks: 5-0, 1.000 Best pick: Middleville 42, CC 7 Worst pick: Maple Valley 22, Hopkins 20 Season totals: 32-7, .821 Lakeview press too much for Lady Saxons It wasn't that the Hastings basketball players didn't know what to do as wave after wave of Lakeview players converged on them as they were trying to bring the ball upcourt Tuesday night It's just that the Spartans did such a good job administering the pressure, they weren’t able to do it lakeview's matchup zone press was the major reason Hastings lost the key Twin Valley game 55-38. The Saxons dropped to 5-5 in league play with the loss. "We were pretty disappointed as a team, because we felt like we could give them a tremendous game," Hastings coach Jack Longstreet said. "(But) their press threw our timing off and made us do things quicker than we wanted to." The Spartan press forced 16 first-half turnovers as Lakeview pulled away from a tight game midway through the second quarter to seize a 29-17 lead. It also caused some hurried shots on those occasions Hastings was able to break it "We had a difficult time keeping our composure," Longstreet said. "We just weren't able to get the quality shots that we needed to get." The Saxons hit just three of 10 shots from the floor in the second quarter. Then, in the third period as they were trying to mount a comeback, they found the mark on just one of 10. Hastings, which had been getting balanced scoring in recent games, had just one player in double figures. Heather Daniels had 14 points, including eight for 10 from the charity stripe. Anne Endsley added six points. Three Hastings players, Renee Royer, Daniels and Jenny Lumbert, grabbed five rebounds apiece. Malyka De Goa led Hastings in assists with three and also had six recoveries, as did Shana Murphy. Layne Morgan led a balanced Lakeview scoring attack with 18 points. Rachael Bradley added 13, while Kristin Buska chipped in 10. Hastings will have until Tuesday to regroup as they hit the road for a pair of league games. The Saxons travel to Hillsdale on Tuesday and Marshall next Thursday. Freshman Matt Kuhlman (left) and senior Matt Lancaster will represent Hastings High School at the state Class B cross country finals Saturday In Big Rapids. Words for the Vs YMCA-Youth Council’s High School Volleyball Team W-L-T Distsion 1 Studs........................................................ 12-3-0 Davis.......................................................... IM-0 Drew Crew................................................ 6-9-0 Tait.............................................................1-14-0 Division II Lester......................................................... 11-1-0 Too Tall...................................................... 7-5-0 Who Cares..................................................6-6-0 Hubberts...................................................... 4-8:0 Cosmic Boppers...................................... 2-10-0 Hastings’ Anne Endsley knifes through the Lakeview defense for a layup as teammates (from left) Jenny Lumbert, Shana Murphy and Heather Daniels crash the boards. The Spartans posted a 55-38 win, dropping Hastings to 5-5 in Twin Valley play. Seventh graders win tourney The Hastings seventh grade girls basketball team defeated Wayland in the finals of the Hastings Tournament in a close game 24-21. The young Saxons, coached by Marilu Osterink, were led by Janette Jennings with 17 points and Rebecca Mepham with five points. Emily Dipert and Tammy O'Breiter also scored one point eKh Other team members include Keri Schroader. Sarah Mepham. Meghan Kaiser. Trina Waldren. Shannon Landstrom. Leslie McAlvery. Julie Krebs. Elizabeth Ltncolnhoi. Martha Gibbons. Andrea Dryer. Meghann Murphy. Andrea Jones. Jodi Songer. Teresa Swihart and Meghan Pierce. Hastings YMCA-Youth Council’s 3 on 3 Basketball W-L Team ...6-0 Lake wood Connection.. .4-10 Prong..............................• ...4-1 Y’s Guys......................... Hastings Savings/Loan. 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Ml Association............. .......................14-16 Hastings Burial Vault/Viatec................... 11-22 Hastings Savings and Loan.........................1-29 B League Teams: Ink Spots.......................................................31-5 Snider Satellites........................................... 27-9 Middleville Cement.................................. 22-14 Behnke Trucking....................................... 12-24 Ray James Electricmcchanical................. 11-25 D.J. Electric and Hallifax........................... 5-31 NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 31, 1991 — Page 9 From Time to Tims... By Esther Walton Banner news in May 1941... The Hastings First United Methodist Church installed carillon chimes in May 1941. They can still be heard today. Bert Sparks, who for 22 years held the post of city engineer, resigned his position. He said he felt he had earned a vacation. Under Sparks' management, the sewage disposal plant was built and he made changes in the water pumping station that attracted national notice. Seventeen men left to report for military in­ duction, but the call was 10 men short. The Banner article said: “Replacements to care for this shortage would perhaps be drawn from the calls from slate headquarters." The names of the draftees were listed. In conjunc­ tion with the war efforts, the same of defense saving bonds were placed on sale by the post office. At the general meeting of the Pennock Hospital Guild, a report was presented, show­ ing no deficit in the finances of the general guild. Total receipts for the year from dues and donations was $522.88. A group of retailers, eating house pro­ prietors and service station men representing “almost all of the firms in the business district" met at the Hastings Hotel to discuss the rerouting of highways 37 and 79 through State Street. “It was the consensus of opinion that a twohour parking limit would cause the store owners and employees along State Street to cither leave their cars at home or park them elsewhere, since it would be impractical to try to move the car to a new position," stated the May I Banner article. As we all know, it did not deter them at all and 50 years later the parking problem still exists, but to a far lesser degree. A summer workshop for young people was planned by the University of Chicago. The focus of the program was biology and the course was limited to 125 students. An announcement for the West Central League track and field meet was the headline news for the May 8 Banner. The meet was slated for the local fairgrounds. In the same issue was the account of Dr. William Sadler's lecture on “Emotional Instability." Jehovah's Witnesses were arrested by the city officers for selling publications on the street without the necessary city permits. The judge gave them a talking to, saying they "could give away their literature or solicit funds, but could not sell the papers." The group returned to the street and proceeded to sell the papers. They were arrested again, "claiming the city had no right to forbid the sale of literature." Some of them were held overnight and arraigned for trial. The e ver-popular Barry County Rod and Gun Club held their eighth annual fish ban­ quet "in the spacious Barry County Road Commission garage on E. Court Street." The building in 1991 is the City of Hastings garage, and it sits facing Court with its back to State Street and side along Boltwood. Union unrest was stirring in Hastings, and both the Hastings Manufacturing and E.W. Bliss companies were affected. Bliss was under contract negotiations and Hastings Manufacturing employees turned down an of­ fer to unionize. Four hundred Hastings veterans of foreign wars and their wives attended a Sixth District VFW meeting in Hastings. Twelve posts were represented. Registration was held in the Episcopal Parish and the high school gym was used to serve the dinner. Construction for a new Viking Corporation foundry was slated to start May 12. The building was to be of brick and steel fireproof construction, 42 feet wide and 125 feet long, and contain an overhead electric traveling crane. The completion date was announced for July. The youth of the community were also ac­ tive. A two-day Camp-o-Rec for the district scouts was planned for the annual district meeting at the Barry County fairgrounds June 13-15. Another group, the Barry County Youth Council, planned its youth drive for May 10. The drive was under the direction of Howard Frost. They planned to conduct the drive from "dawn to dusk.” The May 15 issue carried all the details of the plan. The May 15 issue of the Banner announced the dedication of the "Memorial Chimes recently installed at the First Methodist Church" in Hastings. The 26-notc carillon would be featured in a 7 p.m. concert. The paper reported: "Thos who wish may sit in the church auditorium, as the music can be heard just as well indoors as outdoors. If you wish to stay out of doors, the reception is said to be especially good a block or two distance from the church." The carillon music is still heard today (1991). and the reception is still especially good a block or two away. The most important news was that the farmers were to hold a "Market Vote." The wheat fanners all over the nation were to vote on a wheat marketing quota referendum May 31, to decide how they wanted to handle a supply of wheat big enough to last nearly two years. George Miller, a cabinet maker of 42 years, sold his Miller Furniture Company to W.A. Roth of Lowell. At the time of the sale. Miller Furniture Company was one of the oldest firms in Hastings. Miller started in business as a cabinet maker at a location on Jefferson Street (northcast comer of Jefferson and Court). Lewis Harris became associated with Miller and they handl­ ed second-hand furniture, in addition to their cabinet work. Eventually, they specialized ex­ clusively in the sale of new fitmiture. As Miller and Harris Furniture, they established stores in Greenville. Belding. Hastings and Grand Rapids. Mr. Harris withdrew from the business in 1910 and about 1921 the chain of stores was dissolved, and the firm here was operated under the name of Miller Furniture. The summer program for youth announced a few vacancies for the Hastings area. The program for grades kindergarten through sixth grades was full, with only a few places left of pupils in seventh grade through high school. The Banner of May 22 reported the obser­ vance of Decoration Day on May 30. The pro­ gram was “to be held in Central Auditorium instead of the courthouse lawn, which has been recently reseeded.” said the article. In other related news, a state law required flags to be placed on the graves of all deceased veterans in all the cemeteries of the county. Flags could be secured by township super­ visors from Harry Miller at the Carvcth and Stebbins Store in Hastings. Among the- other front page news, 11 draftees were named in a special callup by the local draft board, and 103 students for the rural schools passed their eighth grade ex­ aminations and got their diplomas. A county­ wide graduation was held at the fairgrounds in the city (Market and State streets), "where the successful students- were presented with their diplomas." The Kellogg Foundation announced that 65 scholarships were awarded to Barry County teachers. These scholarships were for summer workshops. The article listed the teachers and the schools where they were engaged to teach. The most in-depth article of May 22, 1941. was written by M.L. Cook on "Welfare and Relief Work in Barry County,” costing over $350,000 per year. About $50,000 came from local taxes, while $300,000 came from state and national taxes. (This article on welfare taxes was reprinted in full in a recent “From Time to Time” article). The last May issue of the 1941 Banner, told of 11 cargoes ships being lost. These ships were carrying 910 consignments for relief suppliers to Great Britain from the American Red Cross. The Red Cross was relieved because, “since Oct. 1. 1939. the American Red Cross had forwarded 910 consignments to Great Britain on 369 steamems. Only 11 steamers carrying Red Cross supplies as a part of their cargoes had been reported lost..." Dr. Norbert Scholwalter, was elected chair­ man of the Grand Valley Scout Camp-o-Ree Committee. The committee was estimating 1.400 scouts to be in Hxstings for the big encampment. The retail merchants of Hastings voted to close their stores Thursday afternoons for the benefit of their employees. The following stores were closing: Food Center. Kroger. C. Thomas Meyer's 5c to SI Store. Montgomery Ward's. Feldpausch Market. Henry’s Market. Hastings Cut Rate Shoe Store. J.C. Penny’s. Baird’s Men’s Store. Frandsen's. Long & Moore. Bonnet and Gown Shop. Hodges Waters Men’s Store. W.A. Roths Furniture. Taylor’s Shoe Store. McCall’s. Walldorff and Sons, and Thayer’s and Larsen’s. The same stores were also participating in a two-day bargain event, featuring an end to the month sale scheduled for May 29 and 31. And so it went, the front page news for May 1941. A Sunday Evening Lake Odessa recall vote will be Dec. 17 J-Ad Graphics News Senice A special election to recall five Lake Odessa Village Council members has been set for Tuesday, Dec. 17. by the Ionia County Clerk’s office. Ionia County Clerk Barbara Trierweiler, said the dale is the result of a pre-election pro­ cess that involved verifying signatures on the recall petitions circulated in the village. The recall was launched in opposition to the council’s decision June 10 to contract with the Rockford Ambulance Service for the village, replacing the local all-volunteer service. Rockford officially took over the service last Sept. 23 and is doing business as the Lake Odessa Ambulance Service to cover the villages of Clarksville and Lake Odessa and the townships of Sebewa, Sunfield, Odessa. Campbell and Woodland. However, Woodlanu Township, Sunfield and Clarksville officially have given their support to the newly organized volunteer Lakewood Ambulance Service, now working out of the Woodland fire bam. On the ballot for the recall are Council Members Wesley Meyers, Jerry Engle, Patricia Hickey and Steve Secor, and Village President Steve Garlinger, all of whom voted June 10 to switch local ambulance service to Rockford. A sixth petition, to recall Allen Swift, was dropped. The other council member. Timothy Tromp, has not been considered for recall. The terms of Garlinger, Swift, Tromp and Hickey will expire early next year, so all would be up for re-election March 9, 1992, if they choose to seek another term. If the recall of all five officials is successful, a county pane) would then appoint two people to the council to constitute a quorum of four, which would operate until the general election takes place. “If the date of a recall election falls within four months of a general election, the Ionia County Board of Commissioners would ap-_ point a minimum of four council members to assure a quorum," Trierweiler said. "The village would then vote for candidates of their choice for council members in the election to be held on the second Monday in March." Lake Odessa rocked by teen crime spree Lake Odessa police officials are calling it "the worst juvenile crime spree in years." Within a seven-day period last week, three teen-agers made and used bombs, shoplifted from stores, broke into an area church and stole vehicles. On Wednesday, Oct. 23, at around 9:50 a.m., two 16-year-old Lakewooo High students left the school grounds and walked to the village of l-akc Odessa. The truants entered Carl's Marker, where they shoplifted some items and walked out out of the store, authorities said. Approximately 15 minutes later that day, two home-made bombs were reported going off in a car parked in the Union Bank Parking lot, 933 Main St. The 1983 Cadillac damaged in the incident belonged to Peggy and Charles Armbruster of Lake Odessa. The bombs destroyed the inside of the car. with immediate cost of damage not known, but the interior was burned and the sun roof was damaged. Police found evidence of home-made ex­ plosives inside the car. Somewhat later, the same two teens reportedly entered Carl’s Market once more and stole another item to make yet another, more powerful bomb. Store Manager John Joseph became suspicious of the two as being shoplifters and followed the teens outside. He attempted to detain one, but the boy managed to get away and they both ran toward Jordan Lake. Lake Odessa police were called and they pursued the pair, who then entered the lake, fully dressed, and swam from the beach to the outlet near the cemetery, approximately 300 yards. One of the juveniles returned to Lakewood High School, where he was apprehended by police. Upon being questioned by Chief of Police Glenn Desgranges and officer Michael Struve, the youth admitted to stealing the materials and the actual making of the bombs. On Oct. 24. one of the youths believed to be involved in the bomb-making incident and another Lake Odessa juvenile entered the Felpausch grocery store and stole a carton of cigarettes. From there the pair walked to the Faith Bible Church, 7455 North Woodland Road. Upon breaking into the church, the two youths then broke open the church safe, steal­ ing approximately $100. The two left the church and headed back in­ to Lake Odessa and entered a car at 4th Street and 3rd Avenue. Using a screw driver and a hammer, they attempted to start the car. Un­ successful. they went to the residence of Melvin McLeod, on McArthur Street, where they stole a 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass. From there, they drove the stolen car to Lowell, where they purchased pop with some of the stolen money. Continuing on. the juveniles drove down 1-96 to the Cascade Meijer's Thrifty Acres Store. Once in the store, they took four cassette tapes. The two were apprehended by store securi­ ty officials and were found to have the stolen car in their possession. Two of the three juveniles have been iden­ tified and will he processed through the juvenile court system, said Struve. The youths will be charged with two counts of retail fraud and one count of making and/or using explosives. Chief Desgranges stated that the maximum sentence for intentional damaging of property is 15 years. “We will use every means possible to in­ vestigate and apprehend suspects involved in any type of home-made explosives and bombs." Struve said emphatically. “This type of criminal activity has to be effectively stopped. The maximum sentence for even at­ tempting to harm an individual by using a home-made explosive is 25 years." MUSICAL INSPIRATION DWIGHT D. SCHEETZ — in — Vocal and Instrumental Concert Nov. 3 • 6:00 PM FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings Next Tuesday ELECT Maureen Ketchum City Council - 4th Ward City of Hastings Paid for by the Committee to elect Maureen Ketchum 823 South Cass, Hastings, Ml 49058 REPORT OF CONDITION NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Consolidating domestic subsidiaries of the National Bank of Hastings of Hastings in the state of Michigan, at the close of business on September 30, 1991, published in response to call made by Comptroller of the Currency, under title 12, United States Code, Section 161. Charter Number 13857 Comptroller of the Currency Seventh District. STATEMENT OF RESOURCES AND LIABILITIES: THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS ASSETS Cash and balances due from depository institutions: Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin Interest-bearing balances— ...—.......... Securities ••-— Federal funds sold.... Securities purchased under agreements to resell------ —-----------Loans and lease financing receivables Loans and leases, net of unearned income......................... ......... LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses~.......................— LESS: Allocated transfer risk reserve.............................................. Loans and leases, net of unearned income, allowance, 3,270 None 11,233 1,900 None 21,509 173 None 21,336 None 900 65 and reserve-............................................. ———-—— Assets held in trsdlng accounts-................................................. Premises and fixed assets (Including capitalized leases) Other real estate owned.................. ---------------------------------------- • Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companiesCustomers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding, None None None 653 39,357 None 39,357 intangible assets...--------------------------------- ----------------------- —Other assets. ———------------------------------ ----------------- Total assets-------------------------------------- -------------- ~~ ----------------------Losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(j)— Total assets and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. I823(j) LIABILITIES Deposits: In domestic offices Noninterest-bearing.................... .................................. .................... ■ I nterest-bearl ng......................... —-..........................................— Federal funds purchased.............................................................. •• Securities sold under agreements to repurchase................... —■ Demand notes issued to the U.S. Treasury...................................... Other borrowed money..................................................................... Mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leasesBank's liability on acceptances executed and outstanding... Subordinated notes and debentures Other liabilitiesTotal liabilities Limited-life preferred stock and related surplus. EQUITY CAPITAL Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus.... Common stock—Surplus.............................. ■■.......................... — Undivided profits and capital reserves LESS: Net unrealized loss on marketable equity securities.. Total equity capital.................................................................................... Losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(j) Total equity capital and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. I823(j) Total liabilities, limited-life preferred stock, equity capital, and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823<j) 35,128 6,193 28.935 None None None None None None None 368 35.496 None None 550 550 2,761 None 3.861 None 3,861 39.357 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 31. 1991 Legal Notices SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (AH Countie*) ADVERTISEMENT Request for Proposals MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Terry Paul Crowlord ond Undo Sue Crawford, husband and wife, of Kentwood. Michigan to First Security Sav­ ings Bank, a federally chartered savings bank organized ond existing under the Laws of the United States of America, of Bloomfield Hills. Michigan, Mortgagee, dated May 30. 1990 and recorded on June 4, 1990, in Liber 500. on page 10. Barry County Records, Michigan, and on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date herol the sum of Seventy-Seven Thousand Nino Hundred Twelve and 26/100 Dollars ($77,912.26). including Interest ot 10.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some port o' them, at public venude, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, al 11:00 o'clock a.m., on November 14. 1991. Said premises ore situated in City of MiddleviHe. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 37 of Hilltop Estates, according to the plat thereof os recorded in Liber 5 of Plates on Page 74. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: Oct. 3. 1991 First Security Savings Bank, Mortgagee Robert R. Shuman, Attorney 200 E. Long Lake Road Suite 110 Bloomfield Hills. Ml 48304-2361 (313)645-9400 (10/31) The City of Hostings. Michigan is seeking engineering services for the design ond construc­ tion of a water treatment plant and an additional treated water storage facility. The project consists of the following: a. Perform design surveys. b. Preparation of plans and specifications for the construction of a water treatment facility equipped for iron ond magnoneso removal, stabilization, and disinfection along wilh a 1,000.000 gallon treated water storage tank. 1) The facility will have a firm capacity of 2.0 million gallons per day (mgd) with any unit out of service and a maximum capacity of 4.0 mgd wilh all units in service. Plant design should allow easy expansion to at least 6 mgd should 11 be needed in the future. 2) The plant will utilize aeration and pressure filtration for iron removal, chlorination for disinfection. Hydrofluosilicic acid for fluoridation, polyphosphate for stabalization. and have com­ plete backup of all treatment processes. 3) This water treatment plant project should generally include aeration, reaction tanks, pressure filters, chemical storage, handling ond feeding facilities, modifications Io existing well pumps, high service pumps, piping and ap­ purtenances. metering and controls, filter backwash facilities, laboratory facilities, opera­ tions office, miscellaneous use room, lavatory facilities, heating, ventilating and air conditioning, electrical and site development. 4) Geotechnical investigation and analysis. c. Submission of required copies of final plans and specifications to the Michigan Department of Health for approval. d. Project construction review and oversight. The estimated cost of construction of the plant is $1.446,000 ond the treated water storage facility is $540,000 for a total construction cost of $1.986,000. The plan completion dote is May 1, 1992 so that construction may start before July 1. 1992. Any questions relative to the project should be directed to Mr. Mike Klovanich, Director of Public Services, (616) 945-2468. CITY OF HASTINGS (10/31) Fight LUNG DISEASE with a WILL - yours. Bequests are powerful medicine. AMERICAN ± LUNG ASSOCIATION * For All Your Insurance Needs Homeowners • Farmowners • Automobile Business & Commercial • Boatowners & Yacht Advertise Workers’ Compensation your Banner Classified Stack Insurance Agency, Inc. 128 W. Mill Street, Hastings == \ (616) 945-9568 Representing u — Hastings Mutual Insurance Company and be read by many, many county readers when they more time to react to your message! -J We’re only silent until you need us. 6861 CARBOW ROAD, MIDDLEVILLE Open November 3 « 2 to 5 p.m. MMfcaia- (M-37 to Parmalee, ~ •-'-Mi 8 J ■■■■ East approx . .V 7’ 1 | '•. ■Beautiful home cr. ' I • ■choice 20 acres ol i.'?< A,*. ;''K^LemO w-v : ' up ' to state game area ■H*****•*•’***"■ -j Three bedrooms, 2 ' baths, three season porch with hot tub, deck, walkout, finished lower level, 214 stall finished garage; extra bam 26x32 fully equipped. Builders own home - only eight years old - ap­ pliances included. Fireplace, cathedral ceilings ■ much more! Patricia Estep, Westdale Better Homes and Gardens 891-1312 or 942-2300 for more information. Ann Landers College student harbors death wish Dear Ann Landers: 1 am 20 years old and a sophomore in college. Compared to many of my peers. I’ve had it awfully good. In high school, 1 was well liked and involv­ ed in everything — cheerleading, drill team, student council and sports. 1 was elected to the homecoming court. My home life is fine. 1 have two successful, loving parents. Outside of school. I was involved with a church youth group, taught Sunday School, and have done some professional dancing. 1 entered my freshman year majoring in ' biology/prc-medicine. and later that year pledged to a sorority. I’ve never been short of fun or friends, and am the most cheerful, friendly, outgoing person you could know. Because of my bright smile and love of mak­ ing people laugh, you'd never guess that I want to die. 1 don't know when 1 first became obsessed with dying, but every night I lay awake in my bed and beg God for cancer or some other ter­ minal illness. The way I see it. I’ve had the best of everything and I want to die young with all the chips in my corner. Please unders­ tand that I'm not suicidal. I would NEVER kill myself. 1 just wish something would kill ME. I've mentioned this to a couple of close friends and they can’t understand why I feel this way. What’s wrong with me, Ann? Why is it that I want more than anything to die, when 1 have had it all? I know very well that if I put my name and city on this letter, my phone will be ringing off the hook, so I’ll just sign myself — Death Wish Sophomore Who Needs Some Answers. Dear Sophomore: Since you already have stated that you know something is wrong wilh you, I won't belabor the point. You need to find out exactly what is causing you to harbor such bizarre thoughts. Every campus has counselors. 1 urge you to discuss your secret longing with a profes­ sional. I don't want to get dramatic, but a wish can suddenly turn out to be the father of the deed. Please write soon and let me know you're OK. Time to start thinking about Christmas — Christmas 1992 That is! You can be lucky, no matter what Dear Ann Landers: I would like to resond to the 47-year-old handicapped woman in Fort Worth who was angry with people for telling her how lucky she was to have such wonderful support. They also told her she was lucky her stroke wasn’t worse. This woman seems to have forgotten there are others in far worse shape. Ann, I was 24 years old and happily married to my “dream man.” We had a beautiful new home and pro­ mising careers. In a matter of seconds my life fell apart. On the day of our second anniversary. I was in my pickup truck when a speeding car broadsided me. The car hit my truck so hard that the tailgate came through the back win­ dow and struck me from the rear, breaking my neck in three places. It took rescue workers over an hour to remove me from the wreckage. Within one week's time, I had been in three hospitals in two states because my injuries were so complicated. The tailgate nearly severed my spinal cord. Immediately after the accident, a nurse in the emergency room telephoned my husband at work and asked him to come right away. Dear Ann Landers: This is for the woman who suggested that the word "step" (as in stepmother, stepsister, etc.) be stricken from the language. As a stepmother. I question the universal acccpanre of her well-meaning pro­ posal to drop the ,,»g|ics( tour-letter word” in our language. 1 love my stepchildren and wc have a wonderful relationship. It gets better as the years go by. but they are not my children. They arc the children of my husband and his former wife. When they introduce me as their stepmother there is never a hint of putting me down, disowning me or disengaging from me. If the word "step” were dropped, can you imagine a child saying, in front of company. "I’m NOT your daughter,' or "You’re NOT my mother? How embarrassing and hurtful Area Birth Announcements: GIRL, Denise Danielle, bom Oct. 1 at 8:12 a.m. to Pricilla Dies and William Woodbury of Nashville, weighing 6 lbs.. ozs.. 21 in. long. GIRL, Erika Alexandrea. bom Oct. 3 at 8:43 p.m. to Brian and Hidy Holland. Lake Odessa, weighing 6 lbs . 2 ozs.. 20 in. long. It’s A Boy! Nicholas John, bora Oct. 9 al 5:16 p.m. to Tim and Christy Tape and brother. Darrin of Middleville, weighing 8 lbs.. I oz.. 21 in. long. BOY, Nicholas Allen, bom Oct. 9 at 6:14 a.m. to David and Becky Burgett. Hastings, weighing 9 lbs., 8% ozs.. 22 in. long. Friends of the Library will meet Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Lake Odessa Com­ munity Library. There will be reports on the successful Feed Store production and final planning for the Nov. 12 luncheon. Monroe McPherson will present his video of the Lyons-Muir community at the next meeting of the LOAHS Thursday. Nov. 14, two weeks from now. Further details will ap­ pear in Lakewood News. The drive between Lake Odessa and Hastings has some surprises on Brown Road for anyone who has not ridden that way recently. A new home for Leslie and Janie Rush is being built in Cape Cod style west of Martin Road. The home of the Karrars has new siding. The ranch house of Alan and Lor­ na Brecheisen across from the Hecht farm is well under construction. Funeral services were held at Carson City Oct. 25 for Paul E. Todd, 88. of Carson City. He was well known to many Barry County farmers for his long service on the board of Dairyland Creamery with its huge Dairyland picnic each August and its fish dinners free to its patrons each February on the day of the an­ nual business meeting. Many farmers of this area sent their cream to Dairyland for pro­ cessing and butter making. In time the shift came to less butter and other uses for dairy products. Likewise, the change in business brought a merger with other milk businesses. Mr. Todd was well known in Ionia circles through membership in the Ionia County Historical Society . He was the great-grandson of John C. Blanchard, lumber magnate and lawyer whose Italianate house on East Main is Ionia’s pride and joy and object of many fund­ raisers. Often Paul and wife Mazie have been hosts at the Blanchard House during the an­ nual May Ionia Homes Tour.. George and Gayla Brown and George ami Marcte Vance attended his funeral as representatives of the Ionia Historic Society. Quint Cusack of HubV :x BOY, Dylan Jeffery, bom Oct. 9 at 11:45 a.m. to Leslie Horning and Jeff Bower. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 10'4 ozs.. 21 in. long. V is V ix V b® bardston also attended as did scores of others. Sebewa Center United Methodist Church will observe its centennial Sunday. Nov. 3, at its morning service at 9:30 a.m. and an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. that afternoon. The Rev. Gordon SpaJcnka ia ihe current pastor. The church is now yoked with the Mulliken church in a circuit after many years of being linked with Sunfield and earlier with the East Sebewa church. The church is at the corner of Bippley and Shilton roads. The church is pan of the threesome of the chief cornerstones of rural American life, with the town hall adjacent and the Center School across the road. One distinguishing feature of this "center" is a yard light, which il­ luminates the corner. Like many rural chur­ ches, it had its start with preaching services in the rural school of the neighborhood. Jim Spencer of Keefe’- Highway is a descendant of the first preacher, the Rev. Thomas Spencer. The church dining room, which is a later addi­ tion to the building, is used for the annual Memorial Day dinner of the Sebewa School Association, which serves as a historical group. This is frequented by several Lake Odessa residents who enjoy their connection through mutual membership and its bonus of the Sebewa Recollector. The third production of the Lake Odessa Feed Store and Literacy Society was well at­ tended Saturday night. The music, comedy acts, stories of Bob Warner’s illustrious relatives, the gals with the Mid-Life Crisis, story telling by librarian Shelley Hudson and by Nina Steed, the teenage musicians who sang the commercials for Sunfield’s Sunny Bears, the emcee Jim Kinsey, the posters by Stephanie Car. and the opening piano and banjo and bass music by the Happy Tones, combined to make it a most enjoyable evening for young and old alike. Preacher George was there in person to relate his experiences as a steeple sitter. The next Feed Store production will be on Feb. 29. 9P ii WEATHERVANE "Olde Tyme Folk Art Shoivs GIRL. Kathryn Rose, bom Oct. 10 at 10:29 p.m. to Thomas and Sandra Kaufman. Mid­ dleville. weighing 7 lbs.. IM ozs.. 20'4 in. long. BOY. Devin Thomas, bom Oct. 10 at 3:15 a.m. to Tonga Marie Jarman. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 4'4 ozs.. 20'4 in. long. Planning a wedding? What's right? What's wrong ? ' 'The Ann Landers Guide for Brides'' will relieve your anxiety. Send a self­ addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Brides, do Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, 111. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.45). Copyright 1991 Creators Syndicate. Inc. THE BOY, Cody Lee. bom Oct. 9 at 6 p.m. to Jodi and Troy Nummer. Lake Odessa, weighing 5 lbs.. 11'4 ozs.. 19 in. long. Open your National Bank of Hastings Christmas Club Today! Gem of the Day: Life is what happens to you when you are busy making other plans. Lake Odessa News: Being step-parent not a problem GIRL, Jennifer Rose, born Oct. 1 at 1:59 p.m. to Diane and James Slagcl, Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 8 ozs.. 20 in. long. 1w that would be. The role of the stepparent i» challenging enough without inviting trouble, so let's leave well enough alone and bear with a smile the honorary (and honorable) title of "step." It's perfectly OK. — Chapel Hill. N.C. Dear N.C.: A great many "steps" (mothers, fathers, daughters, sons, etc.) wrote to say the same thing. They have con­ vinced me that the designation need not be a pejorative and should not be abolished. My thanks to all who wrote. Your letters proved once again that those who have been there are best qualified to pass judgment. The doctors told him 1 would need several reconstructive surgeries and the outcome was something no one could predict. When I regained consciousness, the first words my husband said to me were. "No man in his right mind would want to be tied down with a wife in your condition." That was the last I saw of him. Alter a week of searching, a team of specialists were located in another state and 1 was transferred. The chief surgeon told me that I had approximately an 8 percent chance of surviving the operation and I would almost certainly be paralyzed from the neck down if 1 did live. 1 told my doctors 1 had no intention of dying and that God would take care of me. Because the operation was so extraordinari­ ly complicated and. 1 suspect somewhat ex­ perimental, i was asked to sign a consent form giving the doctors permission to videotape the procedure for teaching purposes. I did so gladly. Much to the amazement of the doctors. 1 survived the surgery with no paralysis, but 1 do have extensive nerve and muscle damage. It took me two years to recover sufficiently to function on my own and there arc still days when I stagger around as if I'd had one too many. Your Fort Worth correspondent should be thankful that her tamily loved her enough to stand by her when she needed them, and that she had 47 wonderful years before she became partially disabled. I wasn’t thdt "lucky". But I am not complaining. The things I lost because of my accident have been replaced tenfold. I now have a wonderful new husband who loves me no matter how clumsy I am, and the best gift of all. a beautiful, hap­ py. healthy. 5-month-old baby girl. The message 1 want to get across to your readers is that things always get better if you believe. — Teresa Snider. Dayton. Ohio. Dear Teresa: What a wonderfully upbeat testimony to one woman's courage, deter­ mination and faith. Talk about “can-do" spirit! And let't not forget those fabulous doc­ tors. Thank you so much for writing. B® ENTERTAINMENT by • presents • Christmas in the Country Kalamazoo, Ml NOV. 1,2 & 3,1991 Wings Stadium 1-94 Exit 80 at Sprinkle Rd. [OXljnffWlp] Your Satellite Connection 8® Fri. Night Preview 5-9 pm. Adm. $5 GIRL, Samantha JoAnna, born Oct. lj at 10:25 p.m. to Stephanie and Earl Craven, Hastings, weighing 4 lbs.. 13 ozs.. 18'4 in. long. Sunday 12-5 pm, Adm. $3 Children 6-12 $1.50, Under 6 FREE BOY, Greg Allen Converse Jr., bom Oct. 16 to Rebecca Britten and Greg Converse, Hastings, weighing 9 lbs • 3M ozs. S® BOY. Zachary Shawn, bom Oct. 16 at 1:45 p.m. to Carol and John Bolthouse. Hastings, weighing 11 lbs.. 22^*n- long. BOY, Ryan Carl, hot®-Oct. 17 to Jim and Jamie (Yarger) Travoli of Findlay. Ohio, weighing 10 lbs.. 2 ozs-and 22 in. long Ryan is welcomed home by his 4'4 year old brother. Eric. Salesman Wanted Saturday 10 am-5 pm, Adm. $3 a® MARGO MILLER - THE WEATHERVANE GAiL LYN MILLER • COLONIAL CORNERS 6® is’?)??« a*46 OLDE TYME FOLK ART SHOWS 1991 Foil Schedule Doc. 6. 7 & 8 - Flint IMA Sports Arena a® V a® For Appointment Call Hastings 948-2288 or 1-800-366-9635 Ask for Joe Raccuia Auto Necessary Experience: Not Necessary �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 31, 1991 — Page 7 Pennock Hospital gift shop plans its annual Christmas Presentation Nov. 6-7 Is there someone on your Christmas list who would get a kick out of having a talking doormat? The annual Christmas Presentation at Penn-Nook Gift Shop at Pennock Hospital in Hastings is the place to find it and a lot more unusual gifts besides. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 7. Gift Shop volunteers suggest bringing your Christmas gift list with you when you attend the event Distinctive Christmas arrangements, decorations and ornaments will be featured at the sale along with adult and children's jewelry, fun T-shirts and loungewear, "wonderful" books and more. Men’s gifts include unique golf and fishing items, watches and key chains. Kitchen items at the Christmas Presentation will include wood gifts, bread boards, place mats, tablewear and gift foods. Household ideas range from everything from rugs, water candles and ceramics to bird feeders and talking doormats. Gifts can be personalized while you shop. There will be coffee and cookies for shoppers and the hospital cafeteria will have a special meal available to shoppers. The event takes place on the hospital's main floor at the gift shop location and a large surrounding area. Penn-Nook Gift Shop has been dedicated to the continuing needs of Pennock Hospital since 1966. Planning and staffing the gift shop is a year-round activity. Volunteer buyers attend the Chicago gift show in August and the Detroit show in the spring and fall to keep abreast of new items on the market in gifts and quality merchandise. Contributing to the success are 60-some volunteers who donate more than 4,000 hours to the gift shop each year. Rausch-Addison announce engagement Hammonds to celebrate 70 years of marriage Vem and Gladys (Aspinal) Hammond of Delton will celebrate their 70th anniversary at a surprise open house given by their family on Nov. 3. Friends, family and neighbors are in­ vited to join them in the celebration at the Thomapple Lake Trailer Park Community Building from 3 to 5 p.m. Legal Notices MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the term* and con­ dition* at a certain mortgage mode by WALTER E. MCNAMARA and EILEIN E. MCNAMARA, husband and wife, to Great Lake* Bancorp. A Federal Sav­ ing* Bank, organized under the Home Owner*' Loan Act of 1933, of the United State* of America, a* amended, Mortgagee, dated the 8th day of November. 1988. and recorded In the office of the Register of Deed* for the County of Barry, and State Michigan, on the 10th day of November. 1988. in Liber 475 of Barry County Record*, at Page 14, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and Interest, the sum of Sixty-Seven Thousand Sixty-Five and 13/100 ($67,065.13) Doi lor*. Plus an Escrow Deficit of Six Thou»and Eight Hundred Five and 51/100 ($6,805.51) Dollar*. .......... And no suit or proceeding* at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any port thereof; Now. therefore, by virtue of the power ol sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case mode ond provided, notice is hereby given that on the 14th day of November, 1991 at two o'clock In the afternoon, Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the East entrance to the Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof □* may be necessary to pay the amount due, as a foresold, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at ten and 370/1000 (10.370%) per cent per annum ond all legal costs, charges ond expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Said premises are situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, Coun­ ty of Barry, State of Michigan and described as: The Southerly 1/2 of Lot 486 and the Northerly 1/2 of Lot <87 of El mood Beach, according to the recorded Plat thereof. Yankee Springs Township. Barry County, Michigan. During the six months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed. If it is deter­ mined at the time of sale that the property is aban­ doned, the redemption period will become one month. Dated at Ann Arbor. Michigan September 30. 1991. GREAT LAKES BANCORP. A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK. Mortgagee Laura A. Cassell LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lakes Bancorp One Great Lakes Plaza P.O. Box 8600 Ann Arbor. Michigan 48107-8600 (313)769-8300 (10/31) SHORT FORECLOSURE (All Countiea) MORTGAGE SALE - Default ha* been mode in the conditions of a mortgage made by David L. Shultz, on unmarried man to D.M. Bullord Mor­ tgage Bankers Corporation, a corporation organiz­ ed and existing under the laws of the State of Michigan Mortgagee, dated September 18, 1987. ond recorded on September 21. 1987 in Liber 457. on poge(s) 150. Barry County Records. Michigan, ond assigned by said Mortgagee to Resolution Trust Corporation as Conservator for Altus Federal Savings Bonk, by an assignment(s) dated October 2. 1967, and recorded on October 29. 1987 in Liber 458. on page 800, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date thereof the sum of Sixty-Two Thousand Six-Hundred Thirty-Two ond 15/100 Dollars ($62,632.15), including interest at 11% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statute in such case mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at eleven o’clock a.m. on November 7. 1991. Said premises in the Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, ond are described as: Lot No. 76, of Roy K. Cordes Subdivision No. 1. according to the Plat thereof recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, on page 49. in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dote of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from rhe date of such sale. Dated: September 26. 1991 Resolution Trust Corporation as Conservator for Altus Federal Savings Assignee of Mortgagee Shapiro ond Alt. Attorneys 700 E Big Beaver Road. Suite E Troy. Michigan 4B083 (313)689 1805 (10/31) Mr. and Mrs. Morris Rausch and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Addison, all of Lake Odessa are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Mitzi Ann Rausch to Jeffrey Scott Addison. Rausch, a 1990 graduate of Lakewood, is currently pursuing a degree in elementary education at Grand Valley State University. Addison, a 1989 graduate of Lakewood, is currently enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, stationed at Parris Island, S.C. An August 1992 wedding is being planned. Barry County Marriage Licenses: James Daniel Heney, III, Nashville and Teresa Diane Farrah, Nashville. James Henry Beard, Nashville and Sherry Lynne Bryans, Nashville. Timothy Richard Worm, Hastings and Leslie Sue Smith, Hastings. Shawn Lee Earle, Delton and Laurie Ilene Boll, Delton. Charles Lavem McManus, Cloverdale and Liu Kaye Capitano, Delton. Todd Arden Harding, Hastings and Dawn Virginia Aramina Morawski, Hastings. Randy Wayne VanZandt. Nashville and Denise Ann Maison, Nashville. Lee Alien Campbell, Hastings and Teressa Dawn DeBoer, Hastings. Penn-Nook Gift Shop volunteers look over some of the unique holiday deorations that will be featured at the annual Christmas Presentation. WET BASEMENT? guaranteed WatarprooHng Method Permanently A Completely Eliminate# AU Water Leakage Problem* CALL NOW FOR FREE ESTIMATES A LIST OF OUR CUSTOMERS IN YOUR AREA Pubfishers of • • • • • • • Harold Starks to mark his 80th birthday Harold Starks will celebrate his 80th birth­ day soon. Anyone who wants to help him celebrate may do so by sending a card to: Box 3566, Bernice, Okla., 74331. • Hastcgs Reminder Hasungs Banner Hastings Weekender Community Advisor Marshal Battle Creek Shopper News Lakewood News MiddJeviBe/Ca^edorna Sun S News Maple VaJey News PLACE A CLASSIFIED' 24 H0UR8-A-DAY 7 DAYB-A-WEEK Cell... (& 948-4450 B-DRY 9121 E..I DE Av-RiaiUn<1. Ml SYSTEM 1-800-237-237S • NOTICE • TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN Notice Is hereby given that the Odd Year General Election will be held in the City of Hastings, In said County and State, on Tuesday, November 5, 1991 from 7:00 o’clock in the forenoon until 8:00 p.m. In the afternoon, for the purpose of electing candidates for the following offices: MAYOR; CITY CLERK; CITY TREASURER; ONE MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF REVIEW; ONE ALDERMAN FROM EACH WARD FOR FOUR YEAR TERMS; NINE MEMBERS TO THE CHAR­ TER REVISION COMMISSION. The following proposal will also be on the ballot: “Shall there be a general revision of the charter of the City of Hastings?" Sharon Vickary, City Clerk Hastings, Michigan INSURANCE^OVERAGE For your... Individual Health Group Health Retirement Life Home Auto Farm Business Mobile Home Personal Belongings Rental Property Motorcycle Since 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE...at 945-3412 Quality Preventative and Restorative Family Dentistry 795-6000 402 Thornton, Middleville BBBBBBBBBBBBB (Comer of Thornton and M-37) Now Taking Appointments Monday-Friday Evening Hours Available PUBLIC NOTICE JTPA Request for Proposals The Mid Counties Employment and Training Consortium, Inc., on the behalf of the Barry, Branch and Calhoun private Industry Council and Chief Elected Officials, is in the pro­ cess of procuring bids for the operations of various ac­ tivities and services to be funded by Titles HA, IIB and III of the Job Training Partnership Act. The Title HA Programs are designd to train economically disadvantaged youth and adults for entry into the unsub­ sidized labor force. The Title IIB Program, also known as the Summer Youth Employment and Training Program, provides career exploration, basic skill remediation and/or work experience to economically disadvantaged youth, ages 14 through 21. The Title III Program is designed to provide training, re training, and various re-adjustment ser­ vices to dislocated workers. The activities and services to be provided will be offered during Program Year 1992. which for Titles HA and III begin on July 1,1992, and ends on June 30,1993. For Title IIB, the time frames for program operations are between May 1, 1992, and August 31, 1992. In order to secure bids for the operations of any of these activities, a "Request for Proposal" Package has been developed. The Request for Proposal Package details the guidelines and procedures for submitting proposals. If your agency is interested in submitting a proposal for these programs, please notify our office by either FAX (616-965-6669) or telephone (616-965-0521). A Request for Proposal (RFP) Package will he mailed to your agency. A Bidder's conference will be conducted on November 6, 1991, at 9:30 a.m. in the second floor Conference Room of our Administrative Office (68 East Michigan Mall, downtown Battle Creek). This will be your only opportunity to ask questions about the RFP. Seven (7) copies of the completed proposal are due by 3:30 p.m. on December 4, 1391. Proposals submitted after the established deadline will not be accepted. Now you can be sure you'll have enough holiday portraits to go around. 47 PORTRAITS NOWJUST$9.95. SAVE $7. Reg. $1&95. Includes 36 Mini-Prints. Right now you can get this entire 47 Portrait Special one 8x10, two 5x7sand eight wallets from one pose ofyour choice in the finished portrait envelope, plus 36 Mini-Prints-all for just $9.95. Mini-Prints °ur selection. $2 sitting fee per person. May not be used with any other special offer. Present this coupon at time°f Limit one special per subject Not available in pefl’*82ent studios. Allow 3 weeks for delivery Cash value*** 1511 November 4 thru 9 Monday thru Saturday — HOURS — Monday thru Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lunch 1 to 2 p.m. S at u rd ay 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch 1 to 2 p.m. * ■ PO R T R A I TS^ JCPenney DOWNTOWN HASTINGS �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 31, 1991 Hobart Carpenter Leo N. Ebert John Charles Jones Clarence Neubaum BATTLE CREEK - Clarence Neubaum, 88 of Battle Creek passed away Tuesday, October 15, 1991 at Springhill Manor. Mr. Neubaum was bom in Battle Creek, the son of Charles and Louise (Grant) Neubaum. He was married to Julia Durkee in 1935. He was a machinist wilh Kellogg Company for over 30 years. He was a member of the 25 year club at Kelloggs, the American Association of Retired People, the Michigan Sheriff Associa­ tion, past member of the American Legion in Battle Creek. He was inducted in the Army in 1942, stationed at Camp Callan, California. Mr. Neubaum is survived by his wife, Julia; son, Fred Neubaum of Battle Creek and a granddaughter, Nicole Fortney of Colorado. He was preceded in death by one brother, Clifton Neubaum; sisters, Clara Casper, Violet Pettit and Mildred Hicks; granddaughter, Kathy Neubaum. Graveside services were held Thursday, October 17 at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Royal Funeral Home, Battle Creek. Leroy E. Yarnell SHELBYVILLE - LeRoy E. Yarnell, 83 of Gun Lake, Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 1991 at Thornapple Manor. Mr. Yarnell was born on November 17,1907 in Pauldine, Ohio, the son of Grover and Anna (Sanderson) Yarnell. He came to Michigan as a child. Has resided in Alma, Haslett, and past 25 years at Gun Lake in Barry County. He was married to Nellie F. Nelson on December 27, 1927. Mr. Yarnell was employed for 30 years at General Motors in Lansing, retiring 25 years ago. Mr. Yarnell is survived by his wife, Nellie; brother, Lawrence Yarnell of Alma; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Octob­ er 29, 1991 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with the Reverend Lester DeGroot officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Child Evangelism Fellowship, Barry County Chapter, 2495 Robinwood Drive, Hastings, MI 49058. ATTEND SERVICES Hastings Area HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, (The Bible Church) Bring Your Bible. 600 Powell Road. I mile East of Hastings Our Motto: "The Bible, the whole Bi­ ble. and nothing but the Bible". Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m. Thursday 7:30 prayer meeting and softball for the youth. Pastor Emeritus, Rus Sarver. Phone 945-9224. Every Sunday is Friend­ ship Day. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Nov. 3 - 8:00 Holy Communion; 9: 30 Church School (all ages); 10: 45 Holy Communion. 6:00 Youth Group. Thursday. Oct. 31 7:30 Adult Choir; 8:00 AA Satur­ day. Nov. 2 - 9:30 Conf 6; adult movic/dinner; 8:00 NA. Monday. Nov. 4 - 6:00 Positive Parenting. Tuesday, Nov. 5 - 3:00 Choir School. Wednesday. Nov. 5 - 8:30 HAMA; 10:30 Wordwatchers; 7:00 Sarah Circle. HOPE UNITED . METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Cotant. choir director. Sunday morning 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.. Morning Worship; 4:45 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH Part of the Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the midwest. 2*15 McCann Rd., Ir­ ving, Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sunday 10:00 a.m. Holy Commu­ nion; 5 p.m. Evening Prayer. 1928 Book of Common prayer used at all services. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. James Lcitzman Pastor Sun­ day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church Streets. Philip L. Brown, Pastor. Church phone 616/945-9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. Morning Wor­ ship 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. (nursery attendant). Middle High Youth and Senior High Youth 5:30 p.m. Broadcast of worship service over WBCH AM-FM at 10:30 a m. Mondays Children's Choir 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday Nar­ cotics Anonymous 12:00 noon. Wednesday Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursdays Bazaar Workshop 9 a.m.; Bell Choir 6:30 p.m.; Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m.; Co­ Dependents Anonymous 8:30 p.m. Saturday Men's Study Group 8:00 a.m.; Co-Dependents Anonymous 9 a.m. Sunday: Belief Basics Class 9:30 a-m. thru Nov. 10. Friday. Nov. 1 - Visually Impaired Persons 9:30 a.m.; Hastings Women's Club 12:00 noon. Friday, Nov. 8 - Swiss Steak and Chicken Fund Raiser Dinner for Barry County Habitat for Humanity 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday. Nov. 12 - Hi-Nooners Potluck/Program 12:00 noon. Wednesday. Nov. 13 - Prayer Group 11:30 a.m.; United Methodist Women Luncheon and Program, noon Saturday, Nov. 16 Goodwill Class Potluck and Pro­ gram. 6 p.m.; Tuesay. Nov. 19 United Methodist Men Dinner and Program. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20 - Serendipity Bible Study. 9 a.m. Thursday. Nov. 21 Hollytown Bazaar. 4 to 8 p.m., with dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Fri­ day, Nov. 22 - Hollytown Bazaar 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. with luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to I p.m. INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, P.O. Box 558. Hastings. Ml 49058 (meeting behind River Bend Travel Agency. State St.) Minister, Jim Sandusky. Phone 945-2026. Sunday Services - 9:30 a.m., Bible School; 10:30 a.m.. Morning Worship; 6:30 p.m., E 'enig Worship; Bible Study. 7:00 p.m. Thursday. . BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058. Sunday Ser­ vices: Bible Classes 10 a.m . Wor­ ship II a.in.. Evening Services b p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herren. Minister. Phone 945-2938. Focus on the Family video series begins Sept. 4-Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. One Nation Under God Bible Correspondence Course. .• FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastes, Michigan 948-8JOI. James R..Barrett. Asst. Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Classes for all ages; U:00a.m. Morning Worship Service, Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6.00, Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7: 00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Prycr meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir pracice. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson. Father Charles Fisher. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30/p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.: Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD. 502 E. Bond. Hastings. Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. 948-2529. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser­ vice — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor. Eileen Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday, Nov. 3 8: 30 Trail Boss Breakfast in Sharpe Memorial Hall; 9:30 and 11:10 Morning Worship Service. Nursery provided. Broadcast of 9:30 service over WBCH-AM and FM; 9:50 Church School for All ages, in­ cluding new Adult Class; 10:30 Special Congregational Meeting. Monday - 7:30 Christian Education Meeting. Wednesday - 7:30 Chancel Choir practice The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS * LOAN ASSOCIATION Hostings ond loke Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hostings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway - Hostings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" - 118 S. Jef let son • 945 3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hailing*. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, IN<. 7?0Ccok ltd. -- Hastings. M.chigan HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 Terry Lane (at Starr School Road). Philip R. Colburn, Pastor. Church phone number is 945-2170, if no answer, call 945-3355. Saturday services are: Sabbath School at 9:20 a.m. (for all ages), and Worship Service at 11:00 a.m. Prayer Meetings Tuesdays. 7:00-8:00 p.m. The community is invited. Adven­ turer Club sponsors an alternative to "Trick or Treat" on Thursday. Oct. 31. 6-9 p.m. with games, stories, crafts for ages 3 to 15, held in the church Fellowship Room. Community invited. Vespers, Nov. 2 at 4:45 p.m. will feature a slide presentation by Jim Snelling. Week of Prayer begins next Sabbath. Nov. 2. The church will be open at 7:00 each evening Nov. 3-8 for sharing the Good News and united prayer. Our Community Service Center. 502 E. Green Street, is open to the public on Monday and Wednesday, 9-12 noon. To make sure your needs are met. please call 945-2361 for an appointment for clothing. THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Arnett. Pastor (.‘wrch Office phone 948-2549. Sunday workship 8:30 a.m and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Childrens Church. Tuesday prayer and share lime 9.30 a.m Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6 30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor Carl Litchfield. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974. Worship Services — Sunday. 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. 4-H meets Mondays, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study, Wednesdays. 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers, 801 Barber Rd.. Hastings. Nov. 2 - 7:30 p.m.. Singles to meet; 1st meeting, come and help get organized. Nov. 8 - 4-8 p.m.. Thanksgiving Smorgasbord, turkey, ham and meatballs, dessert and salad buffet. Adults $6. children S2.5O. 4 and under free. Nov. 17 - Sunday (in place of 9 a m. service) 8:30-10:00 a.m. "Come As You Are Hunter's Breakfast." Bring your family, friends and neighbors. Freewill of­ fering. Sponsored by the Youth Group. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF. GOD, 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Michigan. James A. Campbell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7: 00 p.m. arc: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits. BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev Merlin Pratt. Worship 9 a.m. and Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Wednes­ day, 9:30 a.m.. Alive in Christ Bi­ ble Study at Banficld and 7 p.m. at Country Chapel. UMYS 6:30 every Sunday night at Country Chapel ex­ cept first Sunday of the month. Banfield. Delton Area OI R LADY OF GREAT OAK CATHOLIC CHURCH. 6547 Lacey Rd.. Lacey Mass: Sunday 8: 30 a.m. ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 11252 Floria Rd. *Delton. Masses: Saturday, 5:00 p.m.; Sunday. 11 a.m. CHURCH OF GOD. 7th DAY, Banfield. Michigan. Services 10 a.m. each Saturday. Call 671-4100. or Box 42. Bedford. Mich. 49020. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S . Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School al 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Satur­ day Mass 6:30 p.m Sunday Mass 9: 30 a m. FAIRPORT, NEW YORK - John Charles Jones, 32 of Fairport, New York and formerly of Delton passed away suddenly Thursday, October 24, 1991, in Fairport, New York. John was bom May 11,1959 in Battle Creek. He graduated from Delton Kellogg High School in 1977 and attended Wayne Slate University, majoring in Psychology. John enjoyed helping people and loved hunting, fishing and the out of doors. He was employed in the printing and contruction business and was, upon his death, employed at Finger Lakes Race Track in New York. John is survived by his adoptive family, Leatrice and Lawrence Jones; one brother, Jeremy Jones, all of Delton; his maternal grandfather, Leon Dunning of Kalamazoo; one niece, Whitney Anne Jones of Waverly, Iowa; an aunt and uncle, Dorothy and Earl Hurlbut of Otsego; his great aunt, Birdena Lyttle of Delton; several cousins. John’s natural family includes his mother, Kay (Edmons) Vedilago of Fairport, New York; his father, DanDoleson of California; his maternal grandfather, Horace Edmons of Dowling; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Monday, Octob­ er 28 al the Hickory Comers Wesleyan Church with Pastor Dennis Croy officiating. Interment was in East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tamarack Valley Christian Center. Envelopes available at the funeral and at the church. Max E. Myers GRAND RAPIDS - Max E. Myers, 68 of Grand Rapids and formerly of Hastings, passed away Saturday, October 26, 1991 at his residence. Mr. Myers was born on August 16,1923 in Hastings, the son of Ellsworth and Mary (Newton) Myers. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings Schools, graduating in 1941 from Hastings High School. He was a United States Navy Veteran of World War II. He was married to Barbara J. Thompson on August 2, 1947, she preceded him in death on March 24,1987. He then married Constance A. (Dressier) Kupris on July 16, 1988. Mr. Myers was employed for 46 years for the Felpausch Company and was long-time mana­ ger of the Hastings Gty Food and Beverage Store of the Company, retiring in 1988. He has resided in Grand Rapids for the past three and one half years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, life member of Nashville Masonic Lodge #255, member of Hastings Order of the Eastern Star, Hastings Elks Lodge #1965, Saladin Shrine and it’s Chanter’s Chor­ us in Grand Rapids, Hastings American Legion Post, Past President of the Hastings Jaycees, former member of the Hastings Rotary Club and Lakewood Choral Society. Mr. Myers is survived by his wife, Connie; daughter and son-in-law Gayle and Doug Marsh of Hastings; four sons and daughters-inlaw, Dave and Jane Myers of Jackson, Don and Karen Myers, Dennis and Kathy Myers, Greg and Kathy Myers all of Hastings; son, Bill Myers of Hastings; five step-sons and wives, Gary and Pat Kupris of Kentwood, Greg and Linda Kupris of Caledonia, Steve and Carol Kupris of Comstock Park, Brian and Muriel Kupris of Oban, Scotland, Dale and Catriona Kupris of London, England; step-son and fiancee, Ken Kupris and Jamie Rademacher of Grand Rapids; two step-daughters and husbands, Cindy and Bob Irwin, Sandy and Dan Reatini, all of Grand Rapids; step­ daughter, Brenda Kupris of San Diego, Califor­ nia; 20 grandchildren; sister and husband, Bev and Erv Knox of Muskegon, sister, Jean Mosher of Beulah. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Octob­ er 29,1991 at Hastings First United Methodist Church wilh Reverend Philip L. Brown offi­ ciating. Burial was at Hastings Township Cemetery with Masonic Honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Great Grand Rapids, Elks National Foundation, Shriner’s Crippled Children. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Samantha J° Croff OLIVET - Samantha Jo Croff, infant daughter of Brian Croff and Julie Badura of Olivet and formerly of Vermontville passed away Saturday, October 26, 1991 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing. Samantha is survived by her parents, Brian Croff and Julie Badura;asters, Heather Nelson and Rachel Croff; paternal grandmother, Carol Croff of Grand Ledge; paternal grandfather, Ken Croff of Vermo^’He; paternal great grandparents, Lloyd -nd Ruth Carrier of Vermontville; paternal great grandmother, Anna Croff of Scottie; maternal grand­ mother, Janice Badura of Sorrento, Florida; maternal great grand®otbcrs- Phyllis Cola­ gross of Longwood, California and Beatrice Badura of Escanaba; alsascvcral aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded iafalh by paternal great grandfather, Orcen Cr0» and maternal grand­ father, Albert Badura Graveside services bold Wednesday, October 30 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Memorial contribution5 be made to the Samantha Jo Croff Mtmonal Fund. Arrangements were madn by the Maple Valley Chapel-Gentl'cr Funeral Home, Nashville. ( James F. Hammond HASTINGS - James F. Hammond, 78, of South Charlton Park Road, Hastings, passed away Thursday, October 24,1991 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Hammond was born on November 1, 1912 in Barry County, the son of Claud and Callie (Wing) Hammond. He attended St Rose School. He was married to M. Pauline Fisher on April 4, 1933. He was employed at Kroger and Felpausch for a short lime, also Wing-Brighton Construc­ tion Company, Eaton’s in Battle Creek, E.W. Bliss for 30 years, retiring in 1975. He was a member of the Sl Rose of Lima Church. Mr. Hammond is survived by his wife, Pauline of Hastings; two daughters, Mrs. Joseph Natalie Lovell of Canton, Georgia, Mrs. William (Melissa) Shumway of Hastings; one son, Thomas J. Hammond; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert C. Hammond of Wellston; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Leo Hammond in 1950 and Paul Hammond in 1968; one sister, RoseMarie Rose in 1988. Graveside services were held Monday, October 28 at Ml Calvary Cemetery with Father Charles Fischer officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Sl Rose of Lima Church. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. C Wallace William Barbee ( ) -BAt4££ CREEK i Barbee, 55~tJf'15O25 Manning Lake Road, Battle Creek (Hickory Comers) passed away Monday, October 28, 1991 at Borgess Hospi­ tal, Kalamazoo. Mr. Barbee was bom November 9, 1936 in Battle Creek. He attended WK. Kellogg Consolidated Agricultural School in Hickory Comers. He was employed at General Foods for 36 years, retiring July 11,1989. He loved farming, having fanned all his life. He enjoyed collect­ ing antique tools and loved to go to auction sales. He drove bus for many years for Delton Kellogg School. He was a member of the Delton Moose Lodge and Eagle’s Lodge in Battle Creek. Mr. Barbee is survived by his mother, Caro­ lyn Barbee of Hickory Comers; his brother and sister-in-law, Albert and Phylis Barbee of Battle Creek; cousin, Bill Murray of Hickory Comers; two nephews, Bobby Barbee of Rich­ land and Albert Barbee, Jr. of Battle Creek; three children, Debbie White of Hastings, Carolyn Allen of Richland and Wally Barbee, Jr. of Hastings; three grandchildren, Jenna and Courtney Allen and Lauren Hartman. He was preceded in death by his father, Wallace Albert Barbee, September 27, 1967. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 29 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Reverend James Carey officiating. Burial was in Bedford Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Emphysema Foundation. Orrie D. Martin CALEDONIA - Orrie D. Martin, 73, long lime area builder, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, October 23, 1991. Mr. Martin was bom April 16, 1918 in Gaines Township, the son of George and Jennie Martin. He was raised in Kent County and attended Dodge Schools. He served in the Navy Construction Battalion during World War II. He started his own construction firm in 1949. He built 125 churches in the west Michi­ gan area and numerous residences. He was married to Dorothy Kaechele March 7, 1941 in Leighton Township. He was a member of Gaines United Brethren Church. Mr. Marlin is survived by his wife, Dorothy; children Robert and Sharon Weaver, Gary and Shirley Bestcman, Betty Martin, James and Sherri Martin; grandchildren, Alvin and Margery Cho, Robert Weaver III, Jennie and Kim Bestcman; sisters and brother, Beatrice and Verne Wenger, Dorothy Meyer, Glennice Vredeveld, George and Carol Manin, Mary Martin; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Darlene Ruehs, Charles and Ruth Kaechele, Margaret Londo; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Martin. Funeral sen-ices were held Saturday, Octob­ er 26 at the Gaines United Brethren Church wilh Reverend Richard J. Raab officiating. Burial was in Caledonia Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gaines Recreational Ministries Center. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. __ ) LAKE ODESSA - Hobart Carpenter, 92 of 1615 Tupper l-ake Street, Lake Odessa passed away Tuesday, October 29, 1991 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mr. Carpenter was bom October 17, 1899 in Lake Odessa, the son of Claude and Laura (Heick) Carpenter. He was raised in Lake Odessa and graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1918. He attended the University of Michigan for one year. He was married to Edna Narrcgang August 30, 1921 in Holland. He joined his father in business selling Hudson and Essex Automo­ biles and International Farm Implements. After a fire in 1920 and his fathers retirement he went on to become manager of the local Kroger Grocery. He then set up his own grocery store across the street which he ran for. six years. With the start of World War II he worked at the Nash Kelvinator Plant in Lansing, where airplane parts were manufactured. He worked there from 1942 until 1945 when the plant closed. He then went to work for General Motors in Lansing where he worked for 20 years as an inspector for Oldsmobile, retiring in 1966. After his retirement he and his wife, Edna moved to a cottage on the Muskegon River near Newago, where they lived for 12 years before moving back to Lake Odessa. In 1984 he was chosen to be Grand Marshall for the Lake Odessa Fair. He was a member of the Lakewood United Methodist Church, the Masonic Lodge, Knight of Pythius, Lions Club, Commerical Club, and the Historical Society. Mr. Carpenter is survived by his wife, Edna; four daughters, Mrs. Clair (Betty) Torrey of Jackson, Beth Tubbs of East Lansing, Mrs. Harold (Beverly) Brown of Woodland, Mrs. Robert (Lynda) Warner of Lake Odessa; one son, Jerry (Norien) Carpenter of Bonita Springs, Florida; 24 grandchildren; 46 great grandchildren and two great great granddaughters. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Lois Forman on August 13,1981; eight sisters and one brother. Funeral services will be held 1:30 Friday, November 1 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Reverend James Hulett offi­ ciating. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, October 31 from 2 to 4pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lakewood Community Ambulance Service or the American Heart Association. HASTINGS - Leo N. Ebert, 83 of 702 South Washington, Hastings passed away Thursday, October 24, 1991 al Tendercare in Hastings. Mr. Ebert was born March 5, 1908 in Hancock, the son of Leo and Flora (Gamache) Ebertoski. He was raised in the Hancock area and attended schools there, graduating tn 1927 from Hancock High School. He went on to attend Michigan Technological Institute in Houghton receiving degrees in Engineering and Metallurgy. While at Michigan Tech he participated in the Hockey Program. He served in the United Slates Army during World War II and upon his discharge in 1952 he held the rank of Captain. He came to Hast­ ings in the early 1950’s and co-owned and operated Ebert & Francisco Farm Machinery Company for several years before going to work for the Michigan State Highway Depart­ ment as an engineer, retiring from there several years ago. He was Past Commander of Hast­ ings American Legion Post. There are no immediate survivors. Funeral services were held Monday, Octob­ er 28 at Fort Custer National Cemetery with Honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Judes Memorial Hospital. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. ' Michael J. Ruth BLOOMINGDALE Michael J. Ruth, 35 of Bloomingdale, formerly of Hickoty Corners, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 1991 at Bloomingdale. Mr. Ruth was born on October 7, 1957 in Battle Creek, the son of Edward and Mary (Booth) Ruth. He graduated from Gull Lake High School in 1976. He was a machine operator at Checker Motors in Kalamazoo for 15 years. Mr. Ruth enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding motorcycles. Lived in the Paw Paw and Bloomingdale areas for the past 10 years. Mr. Ruth is survived by his parents. Edward and Mary (Booth) Ruth of Delton; three sisters-; Mrs. Ann Bowen of Middleville, Mrs. Douglas (Pam) Straight of Lansing, Miss Julie Ruth al home; two daughters, Lindsay and Elizabeth of Kalamazoo; two nieces, Joeann and Angela of Middleville; maternal grandmother, Roberta Booth of Battle Creek; paternal grandmother, Katherine Lotts of Jacksonville, Florida. He was preceded in death by one brother, Donald Ruth in 1972. Funeral services were held Saturday, Octob­ er 26 at 2p.m. at the Williams Funeral Home wilh Pastor Philip Colburn and Pastor Dennis Croy officiating. Burial was in East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to VanBuren Mental Health Department. Enve­ lopes available at the funeral home. C Frank “Joe” Frith ~") VERMONTVILLE - Frank ••Joe" Frith, 70 of 402 South Cochran, Charlotte and formerly of Vermontville, passed away Tuesday, Octob­ er 22, 1991 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing. Mr. Frith was bom on January 21, 192* in Castleton Township, Barry County, the son of E. Dean and Laura (Potter) Frith. He was raised in Vermontville, graduating from Vermontvil­ le High School in 1939. He attended Michigan State University. He retired from Wade Amusement after 40 years of working the kiddie rides. Other employment included farming and managing service stations. He enjoyed fishing, photogra­ phy, crossword puzzles and agriculture. Mr. Frith is survived by sisters, Caroline Berry of Charlotte and Naomi Frith of Milan; brothers, John (Shirley) Frith of Redford; Charles (Nonna) Frith of Memphis, Tennessee, Leon (Bernice) Frith of Nashville, Herb (Phyl­ lis) Frith of Nashville, Ken (Marilyn) Frith of Vermontville; sisters-in-law, Phyllis Frith of Nashville and Marjorie Moore of Cass City; brother-in-law, Art Drake of Vermontville; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by sisters, Anna Daugherty and Mabie Drake; brothers, Ashley Frith and George Frith. Funeral services were held Friday, October 25 al Vermontville United Methodist Church with Reverend Robert Kersten officiating. Burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Joe Frith Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville. Florence R. Barcroft ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - Fk rence R. Barcroft, 100 of Albuquerque. New Mexico and formerly of the Hastings area passed away Monday, October 28. 1991 in Albuquerque. Mrs. Barcroft was preceded in death by her husband, Cloyd Barcroft February 9, 1965. Private family graveside services will be held Thursday, October 31 in Hastings River­ side Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 31, 1991 — Page 5 Assyria Township recall throws money away To Assyria Township Voters: Did you sign the petition to recall the Assyria Township Board? Some of our residents who signed it have investigated the charges and have found them either false or halt truths. Fact: The township is not broke or anywhere near it. The balance as of Oct. 1, 1991 is $107,818. Fact: The township and County Road Com­ mission together decide what road work is to be done by means of road condition not by the number of residents who live on the road. All roads arc to be maintained at an adequate level to ensure access for police, fire, emergency vehicles and school buses. Fact: This election will cost between $3,000 and $4,000, when in fact the next general election takes place November, 1992 and all of these offices will be on the ballot at that lime. We feel a vote at this time is a waste of taxpayers* money. Some stories unrelated to the actual recall are being circulated and were used as a means to obtain signatures on the petition. Fact: You could sign one or all the peti­ tions. You are not required by law to sign all of them. Fact: The Board members’ salaries are not as some had stated. The correct figures are ' Letos listed below. Fact: The township was required by the Stale of Michigan to have cards and maps on file for each parcel, which was accomplished by hiring Consolidated Government Services to complete the reappraisal process. The township does not receive all this "extra” money, we still operate on only one mill. Have you thought about who will take these positions should the recall pass? Would you accept the responsibilities and offer to serve in any of these positions? These people are experienced and knowledgeable concerning the requirements of their positions. It is for these reasons they are highly respected by our county officials and their fellow citizens. Below are the names, phone numbers and Rape story had too many details To the editor: 1 really do not expect you to print this letter because it contains less than a positive state­ ment about your paper, but I know that 1 will feel better getting it off my chest. 1 have been a Hastings resident for the past eight years and 1 have followed your "stories" with great interest. 1 thought it would be a great way to get to know the community. However, it sure is misleading when a per­ son considers that the newspaper of this town almost constantly brings out the sad news in such an almost malicious way. Several families in this town have had very sad things happen in their lives, and rather than just reporting the story when it is news, your paper goes on and on and on. Shortly after 1 came to town, a young man was murdered. Then a couple of years later we had another murder, involving the wife as a suspect. And then just a few years ago we had double murder. All those stories were very sad to begin with, but it seemed to me that this newspaper thrived on those murders and kept bringing them back, not just to keep the people of this town up to date, but to have those families re­ live once again that difficult time of their lives. Just last week, you reported a rape case, which is probably one of the worst things that can happen to a woman. This paper reported the case with such details that I am sure everybody this woman worked with knew ex­ actly who it was. Was it necessary to print the address of the crime scene? Was it necessary to print the woman's employer? I found it to be more like a short version of a tabloid story. The only thing missing was the woman’s picture. I don’t know much about the newspaper business, but I would assume that you receive your information from police reports and that you want to report accurate news. But is it necessary to scar people? A small town such as this (I used to live in the Chicago area), doesn't forget such news in a hurry. Try to be a little less damaging. Think of the people involved, don’t look at it as "get­ ting the scoop." Report what is necessary, but don’t point the victims out in the crowd. Sincerely, Helen Stach-Koppler Hastings Editor s Note: The news department reviewed its coverage last week of the rape case and agreed that the Banner story did not need to report the victim’s place of employment and perhaps offered too much information. We have decided to change our policy in order to be more sensitive about such incidents. Wc also have offered apologies to the victim and to her employer. The facts do not add up to recall To the editor: I believe we should examine the facts regar­ ding the statements made by people backing the recall of the Assyria Township Board. The board has stated that at no time has Mrs. Collige or any of her backers contacted them and then not received what they asked for. Job descriptions, minutes and financial statements were provided, along with answers to any questions. The petition also states that Assyria Township has had deficit spending since 1990. Financial statements show that the township has never spent more money than it had available for various projects and needs. The petition would lead me to believe that the township is bankrupt, but nothing could be further from the truth. Reports from the township’s auditors. Foote and Lloyd. CPAs of Battle Creek, confirm that the township has a solid financial base and adequate balances for the future. Mrs. Collige and her friends apparently are worried about the township wasting funds, but they still chose to initiate a recall that will cost taxpayers between $3,000 and $4,000. In­ stead. they should attempt to have the board voted out in the 1992 primary or general elec­ tions. at no extra cost to taxpayers. The petition contends that the board spent road repair funds unwisely. All this proves is that these people have no idea how township road allocations work. This has been explain­ ed to them before. Evidently, they still don’t understand that all residents are entitled to police, fire and ambulance services and access to school bus routes. Mrs. Collige is partially right about the pro­ blems with the reappraisal and extra costs in­ curred. However, the state forced the township to do a full reappraisal. This is happening all over the state. It is not a problem unique to Assyria Township. Consolidated Governmental Services of Battle Creek, the firm hired to complete the reappraisal, has been and still is willing to work on any problems found and has asked township residents who have questions to call them. The extra cost in the process was for the Board of Review to do numerous extra reviews for local residents. This is common with any total reappraisal. Many other unofficial allegations have been made concerning the Township Board, but those making such statements have refused wisely to put them into print. Perhaps these people have their own per­ sonal axes to grind. If so. they are doing it at the expense of their own integrity and the reputation of the Assyria Township furnished by. Mark D. Christensen of Edward D. Jones & Co. salaries fo the Assyria Township Board. In fairness to yourself and them, wc encourage you to call them and ask about these facts or any other questions you may have: Supervisor Diana Newman, 963-1563, $5,500 per year; Clerk Dena Miller, 758-3410, $7,050 per year; Treasurer Nianne Jarrard 852-0948 (517), $6,250 per year; Trustee Bill Neal. 758-3840, $800 per year; and Trustee Ken Struin, 968-5488, $800 per year. Let’s not throw any more money away on another needless election. A "no” vote on Nov. 5 is a vote to continue good and responsible government in our township. Emmet E. Herrington Bellevue Article on rape told too much To the editor: I am writing in response to your Oct. 24 ar­ ticle about the rape of the young pregnant woman. I thought in cases such as this that the press was supposed to protect the identity of the vic­ tim. With all the information you printed in this article, you may as well have printed her name. Do you really think it was fair to her to be raped not just once, but three times? First, by the accused, the second time by the Banner, and then again by the public and her co­ workers. Obviously, the information in your article was taken from the police report. This is sup­ posed to be confidential information, and I honestly don’t think you should have access to these reports any more than anyone else not involved with the case docs. Yes, I know this young lady personally. I also know that because of your article, she was ready to quit her job rather than return when she realized everyone would know that she was the one you wrote about. I think you owe this young lady an apology, not that it would do much good, now that the damage has been done. I hope that in the future you will think twice and be a little more discreet about what you print. Sincerely, Jiney S. Donnini Hastings James Miller Assyria Township I would appreciate your continued support as your 3rd Ward Councilperson. Miriam E. White Tax-exempt Municipal Bonds Are they right for you? Despite their attractive tax-free status, municipal bonds aren't for everyone. The promise of a regular income that isn’t shared wilh the Internal Revenue Service has lured many people in low tax brackets into buying municipal bonds even though investments paying better interest rates may be available. For example, similar corporate or govern­ ment bonds, the interest of which is taxed, of­ fer more income than municipal bonds. There is a simple method to help determine if tax­ exempt bonds are for you. Begin by looking at your last year’s tax return to determine your tax bracket. If you arc in a 28 percent marginal tax bracket, for Now, assume you are offered a municipal bond paying 6 percent. Is this a wise invest­ ment when there are corporate bonds of com­ parable quality and maturity offering 9.5 per­ cent? To figure the advantage or disadvantage of the tax-free income over the taxable, divide 6 percent (.060) by .72, which gives you 8.33 percent. This is the interest rate you must earn on your taxable income to equal a 6 percent return that is tax free. The following chart illustrates the tax­ equivalent yields necessary to equal tax­ exempt yields for the three major tax brackets. For example, for someone in the 31 percent bracket, a 7 percent tax-free yield is equivalent to a 10.14 percent taxable yield. As with any investment, the quality of the bonds is also important. Tax considerations of an investment should never outweight its overall quality. When comparing tax-free and taxable yields, make certain the quality of the two investments are comparable; otherwise your analysis is worthless. For many taxpayers, tax-free income can mean a better standard of living. For others, it offers little or no advantage. To see how tax­ free income might benefit you, sharpen your pencil and figure it out. Send... The BANNER to afriend. It makes an ideal gift! Call Us to Subscribe (616)948-8051 Tax Bracket 15% 28% 31% Tax-Exempt Yields (%) 4.00 4.50 5.00 5.50 6.00 6.50 6.75 7.00 7.25 7.50 7.75 8.00 8.25 8.50 8.75 9.00 Taxable Yield Equivalents (%) 4.71 5.56 5.80 5.29 6.25 6.52 5.88 6.94 7.25 6.47 7.64 7.97 7.06 8.33 8.70 7.65 9.03 9.42 7.94 9.38 9.78 8.24 9.72 10.14 8.53 10.07 10.51 8.82 10.42 10.87 9.12 10.76 11.23 9.41 11.11 11.59 9.71 11.46 11.96 10.00 11.81 12.32 10.29 12.15 12.68 10.59 12.50 13.04 STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close AT&T 38% Ameritech 62 Anheuser-Busch 54% Chrysler Clark Equipment 22% CMS Energy 17% Coca Cola 65% Dow Chemical 52’/. Exxon 61% Family Dollar 28’72 Ford 27’7. General Motors 35’72 Great Lakes Bancorp 9 Hastings Mfg. 39 IBM 98% JCPenney 50 Johnson & Johnson 95’7. Kmart 43’7. Kellogg Company 105’7. McDonald’s 35% Sears 37% Southeast Mich. Gas 15% Spartan Motors 22% Upjohn 43’7. Gold $359.00 Silver $4.11 Dow Jones 3061.94 Volume 194,000,000 Oct. 1-NOV. 30th 3 Age categories for Registered Hunters to Enter... • NOTICE • 18 Years and Younger, 19 to 59 and Senior Citizens CHANCE OF LOCATION OF MONTHLY SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS Monday, November 18,1991.................... Hastings Middle School Monday, December 16,1991................Central Elementary School LOTS OF GREAT PRIZES! HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM BOARD OF EDUCATION PATRICIA L ENDSLEY, SECRETARY win one of these NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING • A RCA VCR $160 Dollars worth of Gift certificates Free Processing • And Lots Morel Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 12, 1991 at 7:45 p.m. on Ordinance #247, An Ordinance to amend Hastings Code of 1970, Section 6.65; as amen­ ded, to provide for the increase of Sewer Rates in the Complete Listing Next Week City of Hastings. Said meeting will be held in the City Hall, Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway. 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Now the Russians are targeted, too. England is a country rich in tradition, with a history dating back to the stone age. Ms. Hudson should employ a little of the “When in Rome..." philosophy. Then perhaps, as 1 have, she would stop finding our differences so frustrating and learn to enjoy the riches of another culture. Karen Smith Hastings FINANCIAL • Contest is open to all legally licensed hunters in the State of Michigan • Buck must be taken in the State of Michigan during the 1991 deer season in accordance with state game laws. • Antlers must be tagged properly. • Prizes will be given to winner of 18 yrs. old and younger, 19 thru 59 and senior citizens, 1st place. 2nd and 3rd place. • More than one buck may be entered per person. • There will be a drawing for everyone who brings in a buck. (Winners of each age category will not be eligible for the general drawing. In case of a tie in scores there will be a drawing.) • Antlers will be measured by the staff at Wildlife Taxidermy and that score is final. Only large bucks in contention for the three prizes will be scored. • All hunters and their deer can be photographed at the Reminder office. Photos become the property of The Reminder and may be used for promotional purposes. • All bucks must be entered Monday thru Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. October 1st thru December 2nd at Wildlife Taxidermy, 975 S. Norris Rd., Middleville ___________ �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 31. 1991 Viewpoints Charter revision proposal deserves voters’ support An important proposal will join candidates for city offices on the ballot in Hastings next Tuesday. That proposition will ask voters if they are willing to allow a special nine-member commission to make recommendations for changes in the city charter. The nine Charter Revision Gemmission members already will be in place if the proposal is approved Tuesday. They will be ready to do some difficult work. The current city charter is 36 years old. Since it was enacted in 1955, some of its provisions have become outdated and pre-empted by state laws. As Mayor Mary Lou Gray pointed out, the 1955 budget was for about $123,000, while the one for 1991-92 is for $2.5 million. This is one dramatic example of why Hastings needs a charter for the 1990s. City government simply cannot be effective by continuing to operate under guidelines from the 1950s. Today, it's a different world. Some people already are talking about what kinds of things might happen with charter revision. It is true that the city’s form of government may be changed. Hastings is one of the few cities in Michigan with a weak mayor system. Many smaller cities and villages have managers. So don't be surprised if there is a recommendation for Hastings to move to the city manager form. Such a change wouldn't be such a bad idea. Having a city manager is like a school system having a superintendent. It allows for the best of both worlds, the expertise of professionals working on a daily basis, but serving at the pleasure of an elected body, accountable to the people. Whether or not you agree with the idea of having a city manager, you owe it to yourself and your community to allow local government to move forward under updated rules. Perhaps the best part of this is that if you don't like the changes the commission recommends, you can vote against it. Voting for the proposal Tuesday doesn't give city officials a blank check to make whatever changes they want. Voting for the proposal merely sets in motion the process of changing the charter. How it shall be done ultimately will be in the hands of voters — where that question belongs. Vote "yes" Tuesday for charter revision. UC. Of c -. Mers Some reasons for a store closing To the editor: I am writing in response to several recent letters regarding the closing of Big Wheel in Hastings. In both cases, the individuals asked where the community support was six months ago that is there now. The answer to that question is obvious to me. Everyone wants and needs to save a buck. While I sympathize with those who are los­ ing their jobs and their “livelihood,” as Stacy Kruger put it, we area residents also have to look out for our livelihood. I shop in Hastings as much as possible. However, I’m not going to be foolish with my money just to shop in town. A recent example was a magnetic automotive light which I pur­ chased at Big Wheel for $18.74 after the 25 percent store closing discount. The next week, while in Sam’s Club in Grand Rapids I found the same item for $13.59. This was my Banner) (usings Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics loss, as my Big Wheel purchase was an “All Sales Final” situation. I know it’s hard to compete with a corporate giant like Sam's Club, but that is a drastic price difference. For years it has been a real test of patience to shop at Big Wheel when you had to try to navigate your cart around boxes of merchan­ dise and overflowing carts of merchandise which had nor been properly taken care of. You could not gel around some aisles due to stacked inventory. Clothing displays were so close together that you could not get through with a shopping cart. Combine this with budgeting of our money and I believe the reason for the store closing is obvious. However, I am truly sorry to see another business close in Hastings. Pat Doezema Hastings Teachers misunderstood by the public To the editor: I recently had the opportunity to browse through the Sept. 26 edition of The Hastings Banner that I ran across in Ann Arbor. After reading about the proposed violent solution to bottle throwing from car windows proposed by one of your readers and the story of dead ponies being dumped on someone’s front yard, I felt uneasy. At first, I found the small town type of pro­ blems a little amusing, having grown up in a suburb on the other side of the state. Then, I took the situation more seriously and became more concerned than amused. Are there really people out there who find “stoning, clubbing and shooting” at people to be a reasonable response to bottle-throwing? Are there really people who find five years in a prison a harsh punishment for causing life­ threatening explosions? I hope that I do not strike you as extremely naive, for I am not. However, white 1 was aware that there were people who thought along these lines, I never imagined that community-conscious writers to newspapers were among the group. This brings me to my main point. I was astounded to find how little is understood by some of your readership par­ ticipating in the “letters” section of your paper about the millage proposals and teaching overall. I think it should be understood, most basically, that teachers are paid an annual salary. Whether they choose to receive nine months of payments or 12 mon­ ths of payments, the total for the year remains the same. Also, teachers may only work nine months of the year, but the acceptance of responsibili­ ty, level of commitment and expertise necessary for teaching far outweighs many year-around jobs. Teachers are paid for the benefit the students derive from them, not how many hours they spend at the school. There are few more altruistic professions. Second, teachers can make the difference between a student going on to college and having a world of possibilities for the future or having only the choice of working in a manual labor position in which he or she may never be happy. Third, the millage is a way to provide fun­ ding for school programs that may not exist without it. As your cost of living rises each year, so .does the school’s. Educational pro­ grams that give our chilren an advantage in a world of fierce competition cannot be eliminated because you feel that there is already enough money in the education system. The need for children to be properly educated is real. It is not just a hope for the Public Opinion= Letta future, but a necessity now. It is the youth of this country that will someday be its leaders. If we do not invest in the welfare of the youth, we may all be wondering in 30 years who will lead us. My parents, as many parents in Hastings do today, worked very hard to provide me with the opportunities to learn and grow that I needed to develop into a person with the desire and ability to attend college. There can­ not be a price tag put on the knowledge or op­ portunities I have derived from their efforts. In simple language, education is extremely important. It gives children knowledge and opportunities that they cannot hope to have without it. There are many people in Michigan and the . Hastings community who are unhappy in their jobs, but are not qualified for anything else. The first step in preventing this problem for our children is to make sure they are educated now, so that they are qualified enough later to have a more peaceful way of life. Simply being a citizen of the United States instills in each one of us the dream of a com­ fortable and independent life. However, many of these dreams are crushed each year with the realization that without at least a quality high school education, individuals are not em­ powered with the necessary tools to make these dreams come true. It is somewhat clear that if we invest in education now, we will have more educated decision and action committees better qualified to propose ideas to end problems such as bottle throwing. Shooting or clubbing guilty parties is both barbaric and ignorant. Finally, I hope that I have not insulted anyone in this writing. I simply wanted to br­ ing an outside opinion to your millage issue and its resulting confusion about teachers and their jobs. It is nonsensical to propose that our educators of the school year spend summers cleaning the schools, as one of your readers suggested. Teachers arehighly educated, pa­ tient. and dedicated individuals who are paid as much as they are because they specialize nor only in their knowledge of different sub­ jects^ but their ability to convey this knowledge and sense of morals to the youth of their district. I hope that I have provided a new perspec­ tive on your education funding issue. Without improved education, we will continue to fall behind other nations on technological, economical and strategic levels. As the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom reminds us, “It will be a great day when our schools get all the money they need and the air force has to hold a bake sale to buy a bomber.” Pamela Griffin Ann Arbor Customer sad about Big Wheel To the editor: I am writing in regard to the Oct. 24Jctter to the Banner from a Big Wheel cashier. I, too, have expressed sadness to some of the cashiers about the closing of Big Wheel and have asked some where they will be going from there. It is not easy to find a job in these tough times. I have been to the closing-sale several times, but have also been a regular customer at Big Wheel. I’ve enjoyed shopping there, browsing through the store and have always found the employees to be helpful and courteous. I want to thank them for that and wish them success at finding new jobs. As for their competition, Kmart, I am not the most appreciative person to have them in Hastings, although it is a nice, well-stocked store. However, though I’ve been in the store with friends, I’ve never purchased anythirj there, and I will continue to refuse to buy items from them as long as their bookstore, Walden Books, continues to sell pornographic materials. I cannot, in good conscience, help promote pornography and the devastating ef­ fects it brings to people, especially our children and young people. Janet A. Whinnen Lake Odessa Should assisted suicide be legal? Dr. Jack Kevorkian, a retired Royal Oak pathologist, again has made headlines for helping two women commit suicide recently by providing them with devices he invented. Do you feel Kevorkian should be prosecuted as a criminal? Or does he deserve a humanitarian award? 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 490580602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President John Jacobs Vice President Stephen Jacobs Treasurer Frederic Jacobs Secretary Newsroom David T. Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Asustant Editor) ‘ Todd Tubergen (Sports Editor) Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Sue Hinckley Sandra Ponsetio Jeff Kaczmarczyk Sharon Miller Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m. ■ 5:30p.m.: Saturday B a.m. - noon. Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Denise Howell Phylis Bowers Subscription Rates: S13 per year in Barry County S15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to P.O Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) Brad Birman, Mike Vickery, Dan Greer, Mike Blough, Hastings: Hastings: Delton: Hastings: "I wouldn’t make him a hero. I wouldn’t arrest him either.” ’ “I’d give him an award. I just watched a neighbor "Each case is different and has its own merits. Y tu cannot make a specific judgment.” die.” Jeff Smith,' Augusta: ' Phil Hurley, “I don’t feel it was wrong, what he did, but I wouldn't treat him as a “I haven’t made up my mind. In some cases I “I don’t think he should have any reward, but I agree, but in others I humanitarian. Definitely not as a criminal.” don’t.” agree with what he is do­ ing up to a point.” Hastings: �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 31, 1991 — Page 3 Hastings homes ready to receive ‘goblin’ visitors tonight Friendly pumpkin people wave from the yard at 620 East Madison Street Halloween is a great time to decorate and Genevieve and Emerson Stru­ ble of 819 East Grant Street go all out, Inside the house and outside. "I think one Is the REAL thing!” Pumpkin competition at 425 South Dib­ ble Street. “Did you really have to cut me up?” cries this huge jack-o-lantem at 319 East Green Street. Especially haunting after dark with its unusual light effects is this burial grounds at 625 West Green Street. This black feline was seen checking things out on West Mill Street prior to ‘trick or treat night’ Inside the Struble home ghosts, lights and moving figures entertain the visitor. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday October 31, 1991 COUNCIL, continued from pg. 1 Extended tall weather Is fun time In Barry County Sunshine and light breezes this fall give Barry County youngsters one more chance to enjoy outside activities. Roller skating experts (from left) Shannon Woodard, Melissa Duggan and Jay Allerding tour Hastings on their skates. All say they sharpen their skating skills every weekend at a local skating rink. It was pointed out that two city officials, Police Chief Jerry Sarver and Fire Chief Roger Caris, already serve on the special 911 Technical Committee. Klovanich's appointment was approved without opposition. • Approved a motion to have all minutes of meetings of the Library Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Airport Commission and Youth Council available to council. • Approved payment of S540.60 to the Barry County Treasurer as a refund to the Movie Outpost. The refund was mandated by the State Tax Commission, which set the business' 1990 state equalized valuation (SEV) at $24,400 rather than $45,000. • Learned that city will participate in Mayors Exchange Day next year with Milan, which is near the Ypsilanti-Ann Arbor area. • Granted a request from the local "Just Say No" organization to use Fish Hatchery Park from 12:30 to 3 p.m. May 2, 1992, for a "Walk Against Drags. • Noted that November is Eldercare Awareness Month, the week of Oct. 27 to Nov. 2 is Pornography Awareness Week and Red Ribbon Week, a commitment to being drug free, is Oct. 28 to Nov. 2. • Approved use of the old city building on Mill Street for police and fire training ex­ ercises until it is torn down. Mary Lou Gray Sharon Vickery 1991-92 snow removal policy outlined J-Ad Graphics News Service The Barry County Road Commission will follow customary rules in removing snow and ice from roads for the 1991-92 winter A resolution passed at a recent commission meeting stated that "With the exception of last winter, this policy has been followed since it was first adopted by the board for the winter of 1980-81." Jack Kineman, engineer-manager, said the Road Commission wants to make the winter plowing policy known to the public now because of the concerns expressed last year. In the 1990-91 season, the Road Commission cut back its holiday and weekend overtime work because of a lack of funds and after county-wide millage millage proposals failed in August and November of 1990. However, Road Commission employees worked out a compromise in their work schedules to clear snowy and icy roads during weekends and holidays in February and March of 1991. News Briefs Singers to join Sweet Adelines Randy Hilliker of Hastings and Marylyn Purdy of Delton will add their individual singing talents to the Delton Sweet Adelines’ “Saga of the Mail Order Bride” production set for Satur­ day and Sunday, Nov. 9 and 10, at Delton High School. The Great Lakes Chorus and Kai Valley Cloggers also will be part of the show. Tickets are available at $6 for adults and $3 for children. Call 948-8954 after 5 p.m. or 345-0328. Habitat plans an open house The newest Habitat for Humanity house in Barry County will be open to the public for tours from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. The home is located at 517 N. State St., Nashville. It was dedicated in August after a work camp of volunteers helped local volunteers with the renova­ tion project. Habitat for Humanity is a Christian housing ministry that builds or renovates homes for low-income families. The homes are sold at cost, without interest, to qualified individuals. Principal hired at Maple Valley Jeannie Putnam. Chapter 1 reading program director at East Grand Rapids Schools, has been named new principal at Maplewood Elemental School in the Maple-Valley School District. The Maple Valley Board of Education earlier had offered the job to Diane Brisette of Grand Rapids, but she decid­ ed to take the middle school assistant principal’s post at Greenville. The Maple Valley board then offered the position to Putnam, who was released from her contract with East Grand Rapids Monday evening. She will begin duties at Maplewood in Vermontville Nov. 22. Putnam has 20 years of elementary teaching experience, including subjects such as an and physical education. She plans to move into the area as soon as she can. The Maplewood position became available at the beginning of the school year when David Doozan left to become principal at Woodland Elementary and Junior High in the Lakewood School District. The rales this year will enable personnel to work overtime on weekends or holidays when at least four inches of snow has fallen or when the roads have become dangerously slick. "When road blocking snow falls on a weekend or holiday and some headway can be made, the trucks will be called out to plow," the commission's resolution said. "The decision to work on weekends or holidays will be made by the engineer-manager and the superintendent. On work days, snow plowing operations will be confined as much as possible to the regular eight-hour days unless the engineer-manager and the superintendent feel that it is advantageous to work additional time or a road blocking condition exists." Sand mixed with salt will be used on slippery roads this winter instead of the more costly rock salt, unless the use of straight rock salt is authorized by the engineer­ manager or superintendent. "It is not the policy of this commission to maintain bare pavement, but only to treat those locations that are hazardous," the Cancer Society will seek funds Volunteers will be at the K mart Plaza and Felpausch Food Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday to ask for $1 donations to the American Cancer Society. The society is conducting its “100 Grand Challenge," an effort to raise $100,000 statewide. Proceeds from the drive will be used for research, education and services to cancer victims and their families. The volunteers will be women from the Peace Community Church of God, who will distribute the American Cancer Society tag that lists the seven warning signs of cancer. For more information, call the Barry County unit of the American Cancer Society at 945-4107. Leaf pickup starts Monday City of Hastings crews will begin picking up leaves Monday in the Second Ward. Residents are asked to put their leaves at curbside by 8 a.m. Nov. 4. Only loose leaves will be picked up. No plastic bags or garbage will be taken. After city workers finish the Second Ward, they will move on to the Third. Fourth and First Wards, respectively. Trustee named at Middleville Edward Schellinger last week was selected as the newest member of the Middleville Village Council. Schellinger. who was named after a secret ballot of the rest of the council members, will fill the trustee’s vacancy left by William Hardy, who was elevated to the village presidency in the wake of the resignation of Duane Thatcher. Schellinger now has to give up his seat on the Village Planning and Zoning Commission. His replacement and two others will be named later. Halloween party set for tonight The Hastings Moose Lodge will spon­ sor its annual Halloween party from 6 until 9 p.m. tonight. There will be a dance with a disc jockey. Cider and doughnuts will be available for refreshments. Younger children can have their candy screened with a metal detector. Pancake supper set by Rotary The Hastings Rotary Club will have its annual pancake supper Thursday. Nov. Rotarians will offer pancakes and sajsage from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Hastings High School cafeteria. Cost is $2.50. Tickets are available from any Rotarian nr at Bosley Pharmacy. resolution added. "Sand only is to be used cn gravel roads because the salt will soften the base and allow the gravel to be removed by the snow plow." Main roads usually should be plowed for two-way traffic before work will start on secondary roads. "After all occupied roads are open to two­ way traffic, the snow should be plowed back as far as possible to create additional storage room for additional snowfall," the resolution said. "Plowing back after two-way traffic is obtained will be done during the regular work days. The plowing operations will be done in a systematic manner with *as little skipping around as possible." The Road Commission will respond only to emergencies cleared through Pennock Hospital or the County Sheriff's Department or State Police. The resolution also said the Road Commission will change the policy if financial conditions make it necessary. "The above policy will be followed as nearly as possible, however, the public should be aware that half of our snow plow tracks are from 12 to 17 years old with at least 300,000 miles miles on the odometer, and may not hold up if we have heavy snows," the resolution said. "Another factor affecting our ability to do our job is lack of personnel, due to a three-year freeze on hiring, during which time our hourly work force has shrunk from 40 to 35, making it difficult to man all the aging equipment we have for snow removal." Death takes longtime Hastings businessman Max E. Myers, the longtime manager of the Hastings City Food and Beverage Store, died at his residence in Grand Rapids Saturday, Oct. 26. He was 68. Myers was employed by the Felpausch Food Stores for 46 years before he retired in 1988 and moved to Grand Rapids. Bom in Hastings on Aug. 16, 1923, he was the son of Ellsworth and Mary (Newton) Myers. He was graduated from Hastings High School in 1941 and then served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was married to Barbara J. Thompson on Aug. 2, 1947. She preceded him in death on March 24, 1987. He married Constance A. (Dressier) Kupris on July 16, 1988. Myers was a member of the First United Methodist Church and was a life member of the Nashville Masonic Lodge, No. 255. Other memberships included the Hastings chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, the Hastings Elks Lodge No. 1965, the Saladin Shrine and its Chanter's Chorus in Grand Rapids, the Hastings American Legion Post, Hastings Rotary and the Lakewood Choral Society. He was a past president of the Hastings chapter of the Jaycees. Surviving, besides his wife, Connie, are a daughter and son-in-law, Gayle and Doug Marsh of Hastings; four sons and daughtersin-law, Dave and Jane Myers of Jackson and Don and Karen Myers, Dennis and Kathy Myers and Greg and Kathy Myers, all of Hastings; son Bill Myers of Hastings; five stepsons and their wives. Gary and Pat Kupris of Kentwood, Greg and Linda Kupris of Caledonia, Steve and Carol Kupris of Com­ stock Park, Brian and Muriel Kupris of Oban, Scotland, and Dale and Catriona Kupris of London. England; a stepson and his fiance. Ken Kupris and Jamie Rademacher of Grand Rapids; two stepdaughters and their husbands, Cindy and Bob Irwin and Sandy and Dan Reatini. all of Grand Rapids; step­ daughter Brenda Kupris of San Diego. Calif.; 20 grandchildren; a sister and her husband. Bev and Erv Knox of Muskegon; and a sister. Jean Mosher of Beulah. Mich. The funeral was Tuesday at the Hastings First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Phillip L. Brown officiating. Burial was in Hastings Township Cemetery with Masonic honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids, the Elks National Foundation or the Shriners* Crippled Children Fund. Arrangements were by the Wren Funeral Chapel in Hastings. Miriam White Frank Campbell ELECTION...contlnued from page 1 on the council. She has been a deputy clerk at the Barry County courthouse for 16 years. White and her husband. Foss, have lived in Hastings for 26 years and they have three children. Fourth Ward Norman Barlow has been a businessman in Hastings for more than 30 years and he con­ tinues to be manager of Barlow Florist. He is a member of the Hastings Rotary Club, is a charter member and past president of the Exchange Club of Hastings and is a member and past president of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. Barlow was the youngest person ever to be elected ^president of the Barry County Historical Society, in 1972. He also is -past president of the Grand Rapids Area Allied Florists Association, a past chairman of the board of First Baptist Church in Hastings and was a member of the Private Industry Council. Barlow said he supports the charter revision proposal on the ballot next Tuesday. “I think there is a need," he said. However, he declined to comment on the possibility that charter revision may lead to change in the form of government for tl«e city. On the incubator project decision, he said, “I trust that through the city attorney they (council members) made a wise decision. 1 have a great deal of confidence in Mr. (City Attorney James) Fisher." Barlow has lived in Hastings all his life and noted that he has been a property owner for more than 30 years. "I believe in fair and equal taxation." he said. “I’m a people oriented person. I've been devoted to serving people over the years. “My aspirations arc to serve the people. I have the experience and the background necessary to do a good job." Barlow and his wife, Carole, recently celebrated their 25th anniversary. They have four children and a granddaughter. Maureen Ketchum has been a resident of Hastings for 18 years, the last 17 in the Fourth Ward. She is executive director of the Barry Coun­ ty Child Abuse Council, is on the Hastings Library Board and is a trustee with the Hastings Women’s Club. Ketchum has been a state chairwoman on the Governor’s Subcommittee Historic Obser­ vances for the Michigan Sesquiccntennial, and has been a volunteer with State of Michigan Historical Commissioners — West Michigan. She was county chairwoman of the Com­ mittee to Elect Thomas Eveland, Circuit Court Judge, in 1988. She also is a member of the Thomapple Arts Council and the Exchange Club of Hastings and was a member of the National Association of Purchasing Agents. When asked about charter revision, she said she supports the proposal that will appear on the ballot next Tuesday. However, she said she is not willing to tell the Charter Revision Commission what to do after it begin?, deliberations. "Speculation sometimes inhibits the pro­ cess.” she said. "It’s not appropriate for me to give an opinion at this time. I want to hear what the commission has to offer and I’m in favor of allowing the commission to do its work." On the incubator project, she said she sup­ ports the council's decision. "They (council members) had an opinion from legal counsel, and 1 didn't sec a problem with that." Ketchum said she does not have any par­ ticular issue in mind while seeking office. “I don't have an agenda." she said. "I don't want to make any big-time changes. There aren't any immense issues right now." When asked why she is a candidate, she said. "There has been substantial growth in this community and I want to be part of it " Ketchum declined to offer an opinion about the possibility uf charter revisionh leading to a city manager form of government. She said the choices will between a weak mayor, strong mayor or city manager type, and the commission will decide which one it will recommend. Mayor Mary Lou Gray is running for her third term as mayor. She has been unopposed in the last two elections for the two-year post. She was first elected to City Council in 1979 and first sought and won the mayor’s job in 1987. Gray has been active with the Michigan Municipal League, serving on its board of directors and on the MML Property and Liability Pool. She is a member of the local chapter of Business and Professional Women and serves on the Planning Commission and Joint Economic Development Commission. City Clerk Sharon Vickery has served as city clerk since 1982, when she was appointed. She was elected to a two-year term in 1983 and now is seeking her fifth term. City Treasurer Jane Barlow has been treasurer since 1983 and is seeking her fourth two-year term. She is a member of the Michigan Municipal Treasurer’s Association, is on the board of directors for Thomapple Valley Credit Union, is vice president of the Barry County Historical Society, is a member of the Futuring Committee Action Group and is active with Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Barlow has completed three years of train­ ing with the Michigan Treasurer’s Institute in order to become a certified financial officer. She said the treasurer's main functions are to collect taxes and special assessments and make investments. She said she is in favor of revising the charter and added that she would like to see a city manager form of government. But she said she doesn’t see any issues bet­ ween her and her opponent. “I don’t think 1 would know her (Laurie Ann Curtis) if I saw her on the street," Barlow said. "I haven’t heard anything about any issues at all." Barlow also helps her husband. Gordon, with his auction business. Laurie Ann Curtis is a lifelong Hastings resident who works in the corporate offices of Felpausch as an accounting clerk in accounts payable. “I’m no stranger to what a treasurer might do,” she said. “I’d like the opportunity to serve the people. You can’t make everybody happy all of the time, but I think I could do a good job." Curtis has served on the Barry County Humane Society Board, has been active in 4-H and is a member of the First Presbyterian Church. About charter revision, she said. "1 haven’t researched it (the issue), but I think it’s a good idea." She said she had no opinion yet on the possibility Hastings could change to a city manager form of government. "I think the system we have now works well, but I am open to whatever recommenda­ tions the commission might make." Curtis said she decided to run for treasurer this year because. "I decided I’d like to get in­ volved in city government. People can sit back and criticize what's going on. but they need to get involved." She and her husband, Dave, have one child. The polls Hill be open Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voting sites will be: Firs: Ward. Northeastern Elementary School: Second Ward. Southeastern Elementary: Third and Fourth Wards. Hastings Junior High. Share local news with friends who moved away! SUBSCRIBE to... The BANNER Call Us at... 948-8051 �Winter plowing policy outlined Halloween displays haunt Hastings See Story on Page 2 Grid playoff slots on the line See Photos, Page 3 See Preview, Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 । Hastings Banner THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1991 VOLUME 137, NO. 36 PRICE 25’ X Charter revision also on ballot News Three races highlight city election Briefs by David T. Young Editor Races for two council seats and for city treasurer will highlight the Hastings city elec­ tion ballot Tuesday. Voters also will decide on whether or not a special nine-member commission should look into revising the city’s 36-year-old charter. The races for four-year terms on the council will feature newcomers, at least in terms of elected public service. In the Second Ward, Harold Hawkins and Brian Raymond will vie for the seat being vacated by William Cusack. Maureen Ketchum and Norman Barlow will compete for the Fourth Ward position being vacated by Esther Walton. Another newcomer, Laurie Ann Curtis, will challenge incumbent Jane Barlow for the treasurer's post. Running unopposed for the other two seats are incumbents Frank Campbell in the First Ward and Miriam White in the Third Ward. Als*. running unopposed are Mayor Mary Lou Gray, Clerk Sharon Vickery and Board of Review Member Russell L. Doty. The following is a sketch of the candidates and some of their views: First Ward Frank Campbell is seeking his fourth term on the council, having been first elected in 1979. A volunteer firefighter for 20 years, he also has served on the Planning Commission. Campbell works for Consumers Tower. He and his wife, Linda, have two children and five grandchildren. Second Ward Harold Hawkins earlier this year retired from the Hastings police force after serving as a city employee for 25 years. He also worked for the fire department. A lifelong resident of Hastings, Hawkins said he believes that the fact he is retired will allow him to spend the time necessary for city business. "I’ve got more time to look into things," he said. "I’ve listened to a lot of people over the years and I’ve known a lot of people in the community. 1 think I'd make a good coun­ cilman. I’m not afraid to get out there ask questions." Hawkins said he is in favor of the charter revision proposal on the Nov. 5 ballot. “The way things are going, I think we’ll need charter revision, but the final decision is up to the people." he said. When asked about the possibility that revi­ sion may lead to a new form of government, he said, "I think we’ll wind up with a city manager. We’ve got to have somebody runn­ ing the ship every day. “I think the manager should come from outside," he added. He said he was opposed to going ahead with the incubator project because of a landfill and groundwater contamination near the site. The council in August narrowly approved the move. Hawkins has been married for 42 years and has four daughters and eight grandchildren. His wife, Dorothy, is owner and operator of the Curling Iron beauty shop in Hastings. "I’ve worked in public service all my life,” he said, also noting that he had 12 years in the military. "I still think I can serve the people." Brian Raymond has lived in the Hastings area for six years. He sells insurance part time locally and is a furniture salesman in Grand Rapids. He said there wasn’t any key issue that pro­ mpted him to run for council, but he has been concerned about the condition of roads and sidewalks in the city. "I’d like to see all roads paved and sidewalks put in so the children wouldn't have to cross the road." he said. "It’s ridiculous in the 1990s not to have sidewalks near schools.” Raymond said he favors the charier revision proposal. “I believe it’s something to be looked into if it will benefit the taxpayers." he said. “We must progress and stay ahead of the game." He said he has concerns about the council’s decision to continue with the incubator project despite environmental problems, but he likes the idea of helping new businesses get a start in Hastings. A volunteer with the fire department and a member of the Lions Club. Raymond and his wife. Kay. have two daughters. "I believe in this town." he said. “We’ve got a nice community here. I’ve worked in big cities and we don't have their problems." Third Ward Miriam White is seeking her second term Parent-teacher conferences set Hastings Area Schools will have parent-teacher conference* Nov. 6, 7 and 8. Students will attend school during the mornings of these dales, will con­ ferences scheduled for the afternoon or evening. Conferences for parents of students in grades K-5 will be scheduled on an mdividual basis by the teachers. The conference schedule for the mid­ dle school is Wednesday. Nov. 6.1 to 3 p.m.; Thursday. Nov. 7, 6 to 8 p.m.; and Friday. Nov. 8, 1 to 3 p.m. The high school schedule is Wednes­ day. Nov. 6, 6 to 8 p.m.; Thursday, Nov. 7, 1 to 3 p.m., and Friday, Nov. 8. I to 3 p.m. Middle school and high school con­ ferences will be held in the gymnasium of each boildmg. The first marking period of the current school year ends Nov. 1. Parents are encouraged to participate in the conferences and discuss the progrvttoftheir children with their teachers on an individual basis. Administrators and counselors also will be available to talk to parents at the conferences. Aging is focus of First Friday The problems of aging in Barry Coun­ ty will be the focus of the next “First Friday Lunch and Learn” session Nov. 1. Orvin Moore, Barry County Commis­ sioner from the Fourth District (Carlton. Castelton and Woodland townships), will be the speaker. Moore also is chair­ man of the Southwest Michigan Com­ mission on Aging. He is expected to talk about the “aging network,” what it means to each local community and how to deal effectively with the ever-increasing numbers of elderly people. The Lunch and Learn programs are held at noon on the first Friday of each month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Those planning to attend may bring their own lunches. Tea and coffee will be provided by the Barry County Democratic Party, which sponsors the series. Adopt A Family program starting The annual Hastings area "Adopt A Family” program is starting again for the upcoming Christmas season. The names of families who have given permission to have their identities known are available through the office of Love Inc. Church groups, civic organizations, office staffs and interested individuals are invited to call Love Inc. at 948-9555 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays or to stop in at the office, 305 S. Michigan. Drive to collect coats for needy Love Inc. of Barry County will have its annual "Project: Be Warm" cam­ paign Nov. 1-15. The agency will collect used or donated coats from citizens and a church will distribute them to needy people for the winter season. Love Inc. Director Steve Reid said coats for children arc needed most, but adult winter attire certainly would be welcome. The coats may be taken to Love Inc. at 305 S. Michigan in Hastings between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Donors are asked not to leave coats on the steps or anywhere else outdoors because they may be damaged as a result. After Nov. 15. people may donate winter clothing to the Salvation Army or Goodwill Industries. X More Briefs on Page 2 J See ELECTION, Page 2 Jane Barlow Harold Hawkins Laurie Ann Curtis Brian Raymond Maureen Ketchum_______________________ Norman Barlow____________ Public hearing set on sewer rate increase Council supports charter revision by David T. Young Editor The Hastings City Council Monday night went on record as officially supporting the charter revision proposal that will appear on the city's Nov. 5 general election ballot The resolution said that changes in the charter "would be in the best interests of the city of Hastings due to the fact that numerous provisions of the present charter are outdated and have been pre-empted by changes in state law since the charter was last revised in 1955..." The resolution also urges voters to approve the proposal, which would create a special nine-member Charter Revision Commission that would come up with recommendations to the council. Nine people already have filed to run for seats on the special panel, but they will not serve unless the electorate approves the charter revision proposition. The nine who have agreed to serve on the commission are Agues Adrounie, Richard Beduhn, Thomas Campbell, Carolyn Coleman, Thomas Johnston, Marc and Sean Lester, Kenneth Miller and Cedric Morey. Ultimately, the voters would have to approve the changes in order for them to become law. Joining the proposal on the ballot Tuesday will be races for two City Council positions and for treasurer. Candidates for mayor, clerk, two City Council seats and one post on the Board of Review will feature unopposed in­ cumbents (see article elsewhere in today's edition of the Banner). In another matter Monday evening, the council set the time and date for a public hearing on Ordinance No. 247, which would raise city sewer service rates by 34.2 percent, from Sl.IS to $154 per 100 cubic feet The public hearing will be held at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12. The first council meeting in November will be moved from Monday to Tuesday because of the Veterans' Day holiday observance. A consultant last August recommended the council increase its sewer rates by at least 30 percent to avoid a deficiency in the sewer fund. The concultant also told the council that it must consider a new wastewater treatment plant because the current one is operating near capacity. In other business, the council: • Referred to the Planning Commission a request from Pennock Hospital to rezone a 15.6-acre parcel east of the Physician's Center from suburban residential and single-family residential to an office an apartment district. Pennock has plans to build a senior citizens’ apartment complex at the site. The matter will be taken up at the Nov. 4 Planning Commission hearing. • Appointed Director of Public Services Mike Klovanich to represent the city a special 911 Administrative Board. He will join two Barry County Commissioners and representatives from the Michigan State Police, local townships and villages and a citizen. Councilman Frank Campbell said he objects to the makeup of the board because it has two county officials and only one from the city. Tm not saying that Mike shouldn't be on it (the board), but why can't we have an elected official? Eight of us make financial decisions, but not one of us will serve." Though he said he had no problem with serving on the panel, Klovanich said, "Maybe it’s a good time to pt an elected official on, the meetings are at night. I'd be glad to bow out of that committee." See COUNCIL, Page 2 Allegan buyers cancel Striker House sale by Jeff Kaczmarczyk StrfWriter Call it a Halloween trick or treat. The future of the St>te^y Striker House is in limbo again this week. Bill and Nancy Miller, the couple from Al­ legan who bought the house two weeks ago at auction for S50,000have decided not to go ahead with the purchaseThe decision not to close the sale has cost the Millers their $5,0®® cash deposit deliv­ ered to Stanton Auctioneers of Vermontville. Owners Everett and Chi Chi Bieber are likely to seek out one of the remaining four to five people who made bids Oct. 19 on the historic 15-room Victorian Queen Anne-style mansion at the comer of Jefferson and Green streets. Auctioneer Steve Stanton said a sales agreement with a new buyer may not be closed until the beginning of December. "The (Millers) had 40 days from the sale to close," Stanton said Wednesday. "It could wait right up to that last moment." Amid local rumors of a new sale pending. Stanton said the Biebers have spoken with a prospective buyer, but no sale has been final­ ized. "Everybody in Hastings thinks they know what’s going on, but they don't," Stanton said. But Bill Miller said Wednesday he is defi­ nitely out, and he has no regrets. "I’ve admired that house for a long time,” he said. "But when you find out what you've got, you haven’t got much." The high cost of restoring the house, the See STRIKER, Page 15 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-11-07.pdf 12d42a55b2ee71b22d0cb1a46433aef3 PDF Text Text Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 7. 1991 The Bill of Kights Part 3e *”n»*«’*»iie«1rO*»s.'imuewsahssslr^ The Bill of Rights had a long history of events that led to its creation in 1791. Below are some steps along the way. 1774, Declaration of Rights By BETTY OEBNAM The Continental Congress adopted a list of rights. It said that the colonists had the right to assemble. It also said that they had the right to petition the English king to correct problems. The 1991 Newbery Medal Winner Meet Jerry Spinelli Children's Book Week Is November 11-17. How he got started Jawy Spirwfll, SO, has wrltleo seven books In nine years. He Ilves In a while stucco house In Phoenixville, Pe. Background Jerry Spinelli is known for his entertaining and funny books for children and young adults. He grew up in Norristown, Pa. At one time, he dreamed of becoming a major league baseball player. All of this changed when his poem about a football game was published in the local paper. From then on (at age 16) he wanted to become a writer. But it was not until 25 years later that his first book was published. After college he became an editor for a magazine about engineering. For many years, during his lunch hour, he wrote books for adults. None of them were published. Jerry Spinelli started writing books for young readers by accident. One morning, he went to the refrigerator to get a piece of fried chicken to take to work for lunch. The chicken was gone. One of his kids must have taken it. He went to work and started writing a book about the incident from a kid’s point of view. What he wrote became the first page in his first book to be published, “Space Station Seventh Grade." There are six children in the Spinelli family. His wife, Eileen, had five before they married. They have had one of their own. The children range from age 15 to 29. Two sons are still at home. His wife is a children's author. She writes picture books for young readers. find RTNUMBERCOVERAU LLUSTRATORRB OYCTEXTHWPRT I G RAUTHORDOAE NRS I KCHAPTERRGATDAH I PLOTSTORYJKEXHG Microwave Hot Fudge Cinnamon Sauce 1 cup sugar 1 cup light com syrup 1 teaspoon cinnamon Vz cup unsweetened cocoa Pets: a chinchilla named Chi-Chi and a rat named Bernadette Hobbies: tennis, astronomy, sports, country music Foods: chocolate-almond ice cream, fajitas, and almost anything COi Work habits delivery Mail to The Mint Page Bdl ofRighU Pock*. P.O. Ba 419150, Kama City, MO 64141 iBulk discount information available upon request) Please send _____ copie* of The Mini Pagr Bill of Righti Pock* at S&00 plua 11 far poat^i and handling each Total amount enclosed S_______ . • I I and cows. * Depending on how you look at it, it can be four short stories or one long story. Macaulay was bom in England. He is a teacher at the Rhode Island School of Design. j • cup • carrot • question mark • sock • mushroom • snail • bucket • baseball • letter 0 • letter B • feather Author X Leo end tXene Oilton won the HuelrMor essard for "Aide." This husbond-ondwrHe Mem hew been working together ever since they mot In ert school 30 years ego. The Road to Memphis" is a book that starts In the deep South, before World War II. (Published by Dial Books, 1990) “Alda," told by Leontyne Price, Is the story of the famous opera. (Published by Harcourt, Brace Jovanovtoh, 1990) In 1977, Mildred D. Taylor won a Newbeiy Award for her “Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry." She has received two other King awards. The Dillons have won many awards, including two Caldecott Medals. One was for “Ashanti to Zulu” (1977) and another was for “Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears" (1976). The Washington Post-Children’s Book Guild Award 1. Place all ingredients in a large, microwave-safe bowl.; 2. Microwave on HIGH for 2 M to 3 minutes. Stir every minute. Serve over ice cream. Makes 2 H cups. 1 Mini Spy and Basset are reading for fun. See if you can fmd: • word MINI The awards are presented by the American Library Association. They are named in honor of Coretta Scott King, the widow of Martin Luther King Jr. Coretta Scott King Awards are given each year to one outstanding black author and to one outstanding black illustrator. Mildred D. Taylor won the author award for Iher book "The Road to ij Memphis.” s i I What to do: ear of com Send only checki or money orders pjyible to Andrew* and McMeei Aliow V6 wieka for The Coretta Scott King Awards > • Vz cup evaporated milk • /«cup margarine • 1 teaspoon vanilla • letter E Celebrate the Bill of Rights’ Bicentennial with The Mini Page Bill of Rights Packet Features 12 issues of the popular Bill of Rights series from The Mini Page and A Guide to the Bill of Rights: Words and Terms You Need to Know Booklet. Issues include: Madison and Mason, Women's ' Rights, The First Amendment and Freedom of the Press, Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Assembly and Petition, The Rights of Blacks, The 14th Amendment Due Process, Children's Rights, The Supreme Court, and an interview with former Chief Justice Warren Burger. book is about | parents.trains { ^Rookie Cookie’s Recipe • • ■ • TNa ia the 20th In a “mtol" aaries about the BM ofNghta. Education conaultanl: Wyneli Schema!, education specialist at the National Archives. Some favorite things David Macaulay won the 1991 award for his illustrations in the book “Black | and White." | This unusual J WDBWR I TEBOOKEAL You'll need: ■ Thomas Jefferson wrote most of the Declaration of Independence adopted by the Continental Congress. It said that all people are born with the right to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of ’ happiness." (To be continued. This'«the third in e five-pert timeline about the Bill of Rights. To complete the timeline, put all five parte together.) The Randolph Caldecott Medal is presented each year to the illustrator of the most outstanding children’s book. ASSENTENCELBEPP SUBJECTFDEDLEP ••The Bathwater Gang" is a book for younger readers (third grade). Most of Mr. Spinelli's books are for young adults. (Published by Little Brown, 1990) The 1991 Caldecott Medal TRY 'N I 1776, Declaration of Independence The Newbery Medal is presented by the Association tor Library Services to Children, a division ol the American Library Association. _____ Words about books are hidden in the block below. See if you can find: BOOK. PAGE. READ. SENTENCE. WORD. INDEX. PARAGRAPH. AUTHOR. NUMBER. WRITE. PLOT. STORY. TEXT. ARTWORK. CHAPTER. ILLUSTRATOR. SUBJECT. PUBLISH. COVER. STUDY, TITLE. TUI The Virginia Bill of Rights was written by George Mason and approved by the Virginia constitutional convention. It promised freedom of the press and religion and rights for the accused. Tbday he is a full-time writer. His studio is a room in his house. He works in the mornings and evenings with afternoons free. He first writes his books in longhand and then types them out However, he is learning to use a new computer. His family BOOKS 1776, Virginia Bill of Rights "Maniac Magee" Is about a larger-than-life character, or legend. It Is a mixture of fantasy and real life. It Is also about prejudice, homelessness and literacy. (Published by Little Brown, 1990) The Newbery Medal Is given each year to the author of the most outstanding children's book. This year’s winner Is Jerry Spinelli for "Maniac Magee." Macaulay's books "Cathedral and "Castle" were Caldecott Honor Books In 1973 and 1977. Joanna Cole won the 1991 Washington Post-Children’s Book Guild Non-Fiction Award. This award is presented yearly to an author for all he or she has written and not just for one special book. Joanna Cole has written more than 50 books. Some of her books are written for The Magic School Bus, Insids tha Earth" is ona of tha books in hoc popular sarias.lt was illustrated by Broca Dagan. (Publiahadby Scholastic Books, 1990) Trends in children’s books • More bookstores for children are opening. • More ' and more children's books are being published. MINI PACE SPONSORS Coleman Insurance Agency Hastings Orthopedic Clinic - Dr. Merriman & Dr Larke Eaton Federal Savings Bank - Nashville / Mr our or tun » runt toott : niiitun it rot • full-color. • More non-fiction books are being published. tort itrteiou un tot-ncntr toon. |U7- Hastings Savings and Loan Farm Bureau Insurance - Larry Neil Koops Funeral Chapels Inc - Lake Odessa �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 7, 1991 — Page 15 Motorist sentenced for drunk driving Court News J-Ad Graphics News Service A Hastings driver was sentenced last week to spend eight months in jail for drunken driving. Gregory A. Fryklind, 30, of 226 E. High St., also was placed on probation for two years and ordered to pay $2,500 in fines and court costs. His license was suspended for the duration of his probation. Fryklind originally was charged with thirdoffense drunken driving and driving with a suspended license in connection with the August incident in Hastings. He later pleaded guilty to the lesser misdemeanor charge of second-offense drunken driving in exchange for the dismissal of the other charges. Hastings Police on patrol in August said they recognized Fryklind and knew him to be driving on a suspended license when they pulled over his car. Fryklind registered 0.15 percent on a preliminary breath test. He was taken to Pennock Hospital for a blood test and was lodged in the Barry County Jail. Fryklind has two previous drunken driving Former Juvenile Court official to speak at AAUW meeting Linda Bowne, former Juvenile Court super­ visor in Barry County, will speak Tuesday, Nov. 19, to the Hastings branch of the American Association of University Women. Bowne now is in private practice, offering counseling services to area people. She will talk about her work with her hus­ band. Bob Nida, through a YMCA camp pro­ gram this past summer. The program, called YAC, was an outdoor adventure course with the aim of helping young people gain self con­ fidence and self esteem. The AAUW meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 19 at the home of Esther Walton in Hastings. Agnes McPharlin will be program chair­ woman. Walton and Rowena Hale will be co­ hostesses. Anyone woman living in Barry County who has a baccalaureate degree from a college or university is welcome to attend AAUW meetings. For more information, call 945-9606 or 945-5093. Loyal friend insists following his buddy to jail J-Ad Graphics News Service Loyalty can result in riches and rewards. Other times it’s worth a night in jaiL Hastings Police arrested two men for public drunkenness on Halloween after the two re­ portedly got into a fight at Cappon’s Quick Mart at Green Street and Michigan Avenue. Police arrived just before midnight to find a 20-year-old Hastings resident lying outside on the ground and his 21-year-old buddy trying to help him up. Police said the man on the ground wu "extremely drunk" and was arrested for drunk and disorderly behavior. Authorities told the older fellow to stay out of the road and off of the ground. But the companion immediately laid down next to the station’s gas pumps. Police uked him what he wu up to. "I'm being faithful to my friend," the man replied. Police told him to get up or face arrest himself. "Do whatever you have to do," he said. Police arrested both men for drunken and disorderly behavior. They were held for eight hours at the Barry County Jail. THE CLASSIFIEDS I The HASTINGS BANNER -Call (616) 948-8051 ■ Jobs Wauled For Sale NEED A NIGHT OUr? Do some Christmas shopping? Babysitting in my home, Friday and Saturday evenings, 7pm to 12pm. Call 945-4003 ask for Mary. MUST SELL IMMEDIATE­ LY no money down, 1985 Forest Park, 3 bedroom, 852-1554. Thank Yon CARD OF THANKS Thanks to all our family and friends for a very nice 70th Anniversary. Vcm and Gladys Hammond /• or Reel SPACIOUS HOME for rent in city of Hastings. 4 bedrooms, 1H baths, S245 deposit, $245 every 2 weeks. 891-8479._________ MODERN 2 BEDROOM apartment Wall Lake, Delton. Phone weekends, 623-8218. For Sale \utomotive 1982 OLDS DELTA 88 4 dr., air, radio, pw/ps, maroon, good looking and good running. Call 945-3152.__________________ FOR SALE 1986 Ford Acrostar XLT wagon, air, cruise, tilt, automatic, digital dash, tinted windows, 72,000 miles, $6,750. 945-3043.__________________ TRUCK FOR SALE flatbed dump stake with 8’xl8* steel bed, 1977 Ford FL-700, Gas, good shape, new front tires, 73,000 miles on. motor/237,300 on truck. $5,000. Call 945-3431, ask for Mel. ENTERTAINMENT by Your Satellite Connection Salesman Wanted For Appointment Call Hastings 948-2288 or 1-800-366-9635 Ask for Joe Raccuia Auto Necessary Experience: Not Necessary OLDER STEEL BED 4 poster, no mattresses, $75. 945-2169. IIus mess Services E’Z EXCAVATING: ’Septic systems ’basements dug •driveways •footings ‘stone and top soil delivered. Owner Gary Easey, 721-8982. FURNITURE STRIPPING AND REFINISHING SERVICE. Call Ralph Newton 795-7330 after 3pm________ IRONING IN MY HOME 945-3653.__________________ JUNK/TRASH REMOVAL 763-3321.__________________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE. Residential, busi­ ness, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 Help Wanted AVAILABLE: PART TIME JOB (15 hrs/weck), $4-4.25. Afternoons and evenings. Shelv­ ing books, using computer, assisting library patrons. Must know decimal numbers, some typing. Apply: Hastings Public Library by November 15. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST Monday thru Friday, computer experience necessary. Send Resume to ad number 568, c/o The Reminder, P.O. Box 188, Hastings, Mi, 49058._______ DUE TO EXPANSION local company has 15 full time open­ ings, $16,500 per year to start plus benefits, must be ambitious and able to start immediately. No experience necessary company training provided. Call 945-5831 between noon-5p.m. for interview times. Antiques ( ollei lihle J OLD ORIENTAL RUGS Wanted any size or condition. Call 1-800-443-7740. convictions in 1984 and four previous convictions for driving with a suspended license. ‘Dracula’ robs gasoline station The Associated Press HOLLAND - A man dressed as Dracula in a black cape with fake blood on his mouth made Halloween a devilish night when he robbed a gas station, police said. The man ran off with about $900 from the Admiral station Thursday night, said Holland police Capt. Marty Hardenberg. The female cleric did not see a weapon and no one was in­ jured, he said. The thief told the worker to "just stay calm, open the cash drawer, give me the money and dqnl say anything," police said. The suspect apparently went all out with his costume. Police said the thief's face was painted white with fake blood around his mouth and he was wearing gloves and women's shoes. Across town, a man told police he wu clobbered in the head when he opened the door for trick-or-treaters and he reached for candy to hand out. He told police his wallet wu taken after he was knocked to the ground. That wasn’t all that happened in the nor­ mally quiet town on Halloween. Hardenberg said there were several reports of smashed pumpkins and a few broken windows. Suspected arson investigation continues J-Ad Graphics News Service Investigations are continuing in two sus­ pected arsons in October in Barry County. Michigan State Police Fire Marshall inves­ tigators have determined an Oct. 17 blaze that destroyed a pole barn al the Wesleyan Camp­ ground, 2349 Campground Road, was inten­ tionally set "We found evidence of flammable liquid poured on the floor," said Hastings Fire Chief Roger Coris. The fire that claimed- the 20-foot by 54foot pole barn caused $90,000 in damages. Cans said. y4 The case has bee»,turned over to the Michigan State Policed ’ \ Authorities also suspect a fire that de­ stroyed 56 bundles of hiy in Assyria Town­ ship Oct. 25 was deliberately set The 900 pound bundles were reported burn­ ing about 6 a.m. at the comer of Bower Road and Trato Road. Bellevue Fire Department was called to put out the blaze. Michigan State Police investigating the case said some of the 56 bundles were moved, and all were found burning evenly when the Waze was discovered. Bellevue firefighters made a second trip to the scene that evening to put out a blaze that re-ignited. Damages were estimated at $1,960 for the hay bundles. Juveniles held in crime spree National \ds SINGLE GIRLS Michigan. 1-900-820-3033 $3/min.. Must be 18 yrs._________________ TELEPHONE COMPANY JOBS Start $7.80-15.75-hour, your area. Men and women needed. No experience neces­ sary for information call 1-900-740-4562, Ext. 4317. 6:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. 7 days $12.95 fee. SEVERAL PEOPLE NEEDED full time or parttime for sewing shop. Must be dependable, call 945-4479 between 8am-3pm.__________ UTILITY COMPANY JOBS S7.80-S15.75/hour, this area. Men and women needed, no experience necessary, for infor­ mation call, 1-219-736-9807 ext U4317, 9am-9pm, 7 days. Miscellaneous WOLFF TANNING BEDS New Commercial-Home Units from $199. Lamps-lotionsacccssorics, monthly payments low as $18. Call Today FREE NEW Color Catalog. 1-800-228-6292. J-Ad Graphics News Service Three juveniles have been apprehended in connection with a recent crime spree in Lake Odessa. The Lake Odessa Police Department con­ ducted an extensive investigation between Ocl. 23 and 25, which ended with the three juveniles being apprehended and one being sent to the Bay County Juvenile Detention Center. The incidents they have been connected with involve retail fraud at Carl’s Market, Felpausch and Mid-Michigan Wholesale Also included was a situation in which two home-made bombs were placed in a car park­ ed at Union Bank in Lake Odessa, leading to seven counts of malicious destruction of pro­ perty which occurred primarily in Carl’s parking lot. There also was one attempted car theft, and one actual car theft, along with numerous crimes in Kent and Barry counties. Three juvenile suspects were apprehended and approximately 25 warrant requests were sent to the Ionia County Prosecutor. The apparent leader of the trio was ap­ prehended and sent to the Bay County Juvenile Detention Center until further action can be taken by the Ionia County Juvenile Center. Community Notices CORRECTION FREEPORT area Volunteer Firemen’s Annual Pancake Supper, Fri., Nov. 8, Freeport Fire Station, at 5p.m. Proceeds for Rescue Equipment. A story in last week’s Hastings Banner gave an incorrect address for David A. Sarachick. The correct address is 931 aoverdale Road, Delton. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST Monday thru Friday Computer experience necessary. Send Resume to ad number 568 c/o The Reminder P.O. Box. 188. Hastings, Ml 49058 Authorities still seeking flasher for abduction attempt by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer The flasher who attempted to abduct a 55year-old woman last week has struck again. Barry County Sheriffs deputies believe the same man who tried to harm the woman Oct 28 along Cook Road also exposed himself to two other people later in the day. And Ross Township Police in northern Kalamazoo County are searching for a sus­ pect with a similar description in four other indecent exposure cases in the past three weeks at the Kellogg Biological Station. Deputies said the suspect, driving a navy blue Ford Escort, exposed himself to two other women in Barry County on Oct 28. In the incidents on Center Road near Pow­ ell Road, and near the Banfield Store, the suspect was a "long distance away” and did not approach the victims, said Barry County Detective Sgt Ken DeMott . Last week along Cook Road north of Quimby Road, the suspect stopped his car, stepped out and exposed himself to a woman walking along the road. The victim turned and walked away, but the suspect got back in his car, drove to her and got out again. The second time he grabbed her around the shoulders and threat­ ened to get a knife and harm her, according to Deputy Sheriff Don Nevins. But moments later, a gas truck pulled up and the man fled the area. Using the victim's description of the sus­ pect, authorities made a composite drawing that was circulated to area police agencies. In nearby Ross Township, authorities said it matched the description of a suspect they had been tracking for three weeks. "The Ross Township police chief showed it to his victims, and they all identified it," Nevins said. The suspect is described as a well-groomed man with an athletic build, standing about 5fcot 8-inches tall and about 160 pounds. Deputies said he had dark blond hair, a brown mustache and dark eyes. He appeared to be In his mid-20s. Since last week, authorities have received several tips, but the investigation is continu­ ing. Anyone with information in the case is asked to call the Sheriffs Department at 948­ 4800. Police Beat Thief pilfers lottery tickets from store RUTLAND TWP. - A thief walked off with more than 200 instant lottery tickets last week from a grocery store on Gun Lake Road. Employees at Northview Grocery, 2169 Gun Lake Road, reported more than 200 "Lucky Draw" tickets were missing Oct 30. "They had a plastic container of tickets sitting on the counter," said Barry County Deputy Sheriff Jay Olejniczak. By the end of the day, at least 200 tickets were missing. Deputies said one winning ticket had been turned into a store in Middleville, and authori­ ties have a suspect in the case. Man held in 4th drunk driving arrest WOODLAND - A motorist driving with a broken head light was arrested Friday for his fourth drinking and driving offense. Larry J. Tomlinson, 29, of Hastings, was arrested after Barry County Sheriff’s deputies stopped his 1985 Ford Escort shortly after midnight on Main Street Deputies said Tomlinson registered 0.13 percent on a chemical breath test and was lodged in jaiL Tomlinson also was arrested for driving with a suspended license and re­ ceived citations for transporting open intoxicants and violating his probation. Tomlinson was sentenced in January in Barry County Circuit Court to serve six months in jail for an earlier drunken driving conviction. Deputies said he has previous convictions for drunken driving in Lansing in 1984 and in 1985. Tomlinson's license was revoked in 1985 and previously had been extended until July 1996. He has three convictions for driving with a suspended license since 1984. Motorist hurt in alcohol-related accident WOOLAND TWP. - A Nashville motorist suffered minor injuries after crashing into a tree last week off of Barnum Road. Thomas Wood III, 38, of 2588 Assyria Road, was arrested for drunken driving after the 4:05 p.m. accident Oct. 30. Michigan State Police said Wood's blood alcohol level was 0.26, which is more than two and a half times the legal limit for drinking and driving in Michigan. Troopers said Wood was westbound on Barnum Road when his car left the rain-covered road and struck a large utility pole and then a tree. Wood suffered minor cuts and was treated at Pennock Hospital. Pickup truck vandalized on Halloween RUTLAND TWP. - A pickup truck was heavily damaged in what may have been the worst local vandalism incident on Halloween night. The 1984 Chevy S-10 pickup, parked in the 1500 block of Hall Road, was discovered vandalized about 10:15 p.m. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said vandals shattered two rear sliding windows, cracked the front window and broke both side mirrors. They used black spray paint to cover the truck with paint and obscenities. The hood was found dented, the grill and headlights were broken. Inside, the radio and gages were smashed, and the ceiling fabric was pulled down. Three of the four tires were flattened. Deputies said two other trucks parked nearby were not touched. No estimate of the dam­ age was available. Two hospitalized after accident IRVING TWP. - A front-seat passenger wearing a sealbelt walked away from a one-ve­ hicle collision with a tree Tuesday. But the driver and a second passenger who were not re­ strained were hospitalized. Driver Douglas R. Seeber, 36, of 3400 Hammond Road, and passenger Clara L. Clum, 42, of 4777 Barber Road, Lot 10, were taken to Pennock Hospital after the 1:14 a.m. acci­ dent on Ryan Road east of Buehler Road. Clum was reported in good condition Wednesday at Pennock. Seeber was admitted and released Wednesday afternoon, according to a hospital spokeswoman. Passenger Robert A. Beard, 31, of 13871 108th St., Freeport, was not injured, according to Barry County Sheriffs deputies. Deputies said Seeber was driving east on Ryan Road when his vehicle left the road, struck a fence post and went on to hit a free. Deputies said alcohol may have been a factor in the accident Seeber received citations for driving with a suspended license and for driving without a seatbelt Man held for drunk driving, resisting HASTINGS - A motorist was arrested for drunken driving and resisting and obstruction police last week following a scuffle with police. Bruce A. Chamberlain, 32, of 340 W. Woodlawn Apt E, Hastings, was arrested for sec­ ond-offense drunken driving after police spotted his occupied car running but sitting in the intersection at Jefferson and Court street:. Chamberlain refused a preliminary breathalyzer test and resisted when police arrested him. Authorities said they had to forcibly handcuff Chamberlain and lake him to jail. Chamberlain refused a chemical breath test Police sought a search warrant from the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office and had blood drawn at Pennock Hospital. Police said Chamberlain has previous convictions for drunken driving in 1990 and for impaired driving in 1988. Police handle minor Halloween incidents Extra Copies of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! HASTINGS - Police responded to several reports of minor property destruction on Hal­ loween. Several complaints about fireworks and firecracker throwing were reported as well. "We had the usual egg throwers and pumpkin smashers," said Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver. "A broken window was the worst we had." A storm window was broken about 6:37 p.m. in the 400 block of East Walnut Street. The inner window, however, was not damaged. (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service) �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 7, 1991 Jackie Birman of JC Penney wore clothing with a sporting theme lor the event. Spooky fun and frolic brought merriment to Moonlight Madness Karen Sutfon and Nadine Garlinger were dressed up at Sam's Brothers. Moonlight Madness, the special pre-Halloween sale in Hastings, produced some interesting characters for customers to meet when they went inside retail businesses. Winning first prize for the best costumes was the staff at Music Center, dressed in a Robin Hood theme. Standing, from left, are Sue Cheeseman, Amy Hulbert, Jessica King, Melody King, Ivan King and Tim King; Mike King is kneeling In front. Brenda Becker of Eberhard wears a witch's hat. Bosley Pharmacy employees Mke Smith, Josh Stahl and Jeff Jasperse seemed to enjoy dressing up for Moonlight Madness. Fighting over the baby bottle are the second place winners in the costume contest, Coni Haney and Shirley Griffin of Eberhard Super Market. Alice Roy selected this costume for the Moonlight Madness. Clestee Currier puts on a happy face at Eberhard's. At Gilmore's Jewelers, Kathy Finney and Henry Leinaar won third place in the costume contest. Adding to the merriment of the evening were these JC Penney employees, Jennifer Komstadt and Barb Adrianson. Flo Tucker donned this outfit for the festivities. Cinder Pharmacy staff Ashley Cole. Erin Merritt and Jenny Pierce greeted customers in special Halloween garb. Jill Turner was dressed up lor the occasion at Hastings Antique Mall. Andrea Chaffee was one of the ' costumed staff at Eberhard's. Jeff Tinkler and Doug Healy at work at Eberhard's. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 7, 1991 — Page 13 Vision is related to performance, speakers say by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Learning problems may be associated with vision rather than behavior or other problems even if a child has 20/20 visual acuity. These vision disorders may lead to failure in school and eventually cause a child to drop out of the educational system. That was the gist of the message when Dr. Scott Bloom, a Hastings optometrist, and Lois Gleckler, a visual motor perception therapist, spoke to the Hastings Women's Club last wees at the First United Methodist Church. The "cure" to those vision disorders may be visual motor perception therapy, a pain­ less, effective and non-surgical solution, they said. Both speakers are affiliated with the Northland Professional Clinic in Hastings and it is the only optometry office in the Barry County area that offers visual motor perception therapy. Bloom described a battery of tests that can be administered to a child of any age in his office to determine if a person has a problem in gathering, processing and integrating vi­ sual information. Gleckler provides the ther­ apy. She calls the therapy "play with a pur­ pose" and demonstrated several examples of the ways she helps children to learn and un­ derstand what they see to correct their vision problems. Visual motor perception influences learn­ ing, Gleckler said. "Visual perception is how we visually see the world around us and how we process what we see. Motor (fine and gross) percep­ tion is the way we control our movements in loose space guided by our eyes and our vision. "Perception skills are those abilities which enable us to process concrete information and are the foundation upon which we develop the capacity to learn," she said. Gleckler taught visual motor perception in an Ohio school system for 14 years before moving to Hastings. Ohio has incorporated visual motor perception teaching in their school systems for 20 years and as a result "the drop out rate is down to 2%," she raid. “Every school system would love to have it" but no funding is available for it here," Gleckler said in response to a question from the audience. "If they (children with visual motor per­ ception problems) don't get help or remedial training by the time they're in fourth or fifth grade, there's more pressure put on them to do more reading. They have to read math problems. As they get into junior high and high school, it gets more difficult because there's more reading to be done. They would just as soon give up as to struggle like they do. Parents get frustrated so a lot of kids drop out of school as soon as they can, by the time they are 16 in Michigan," Gleckler said. "They (the drop outs) say they will get a job but they usually get into trouble. There­ fore, they are incarcerated. Our jails are full. They need to be remediated from kinder­ garten through third grade to alleviate the problem to begin with so children stay in school and the drop out rate drops and we don't have as many children incarcerated ei­ ther." Parents and those who take care of chil­ dren can lessen the chances of learning dis­ abilities if they make sure their child doesn't skip any of the important stages of percep­ tion development, she said. The stages, starting from birth, are: laying prone and moving eyes and legs, rolling over from front to back and back to front, sitting upright on their own, crawling (creeping on all fours, standing alone and then walking. "If a child doesn't go through these stages in a systematic way, and if they miss one of these stages they can be at risk for a learning disability," Gleckler said. "When you are caretaker of a child, make sure he goes through these stages to begin with, otherwise hell have to go back and pick them up. I’ve had parents tell me *my child never creeped, he just stood up and walked.' But, then this child has a learning disability. Then we have to go back again and see that he creeps or does cross-lateral exercises to help him to pick up that area that he missed." Simple types of play can be therapeutic for a child's vision perception, she said. Fol­ lowing a ball on the floor has value because it helps a child use his eyes to work for him."Try to do these kinds of things to help his development and keep him from being at risk for a learning disability." Visual motor coordination is the smooth accomplishment of working the eyes and body together, like hand-eye coordination or foot-eye coordination, she added. "If a child has difficulty in these coordina­ tion areas, they will lag in this visual motor coordination area and it will show up in his learning to read, cut, paste or playing sports and games," she said. The light-hearted fun of skipping has a mission, too, Gleckler noted. Many kids in kindergarten or second grade can't skip, she said, encouraging parents to help their child learn. Skipping gives a child a rhythm to his body and can be helpful in sports later in life. She also spoke about figure ground train­ ing (judging distances) and visual constancy “Ifa child doesn't go through these stages in a systematic way, and ifthey miss one of these stages they can be at riskfor a learning disability, "Lois Gleckler and other areas that she is trained to conduct therapy. She works with children in the Northland office two days a week and gives them home therapy to do everyday. The therapy usually involves common objects like playing with a ball and a cup that helps children to fixate on the ball. Some children who are considered hyperactive, merely have a problem of not being able to keep their eyes focused on one object for a duration of time. For eye tracking exercises, she uses bal­ loons and has children repeatedly hit them up in the air with the palm of the hand to improve hand-eye coordination. Even young children can participate in eye tracking exercises and have fun at the same time. To accomplish that, she said a flash­ light pointed at the ceiling, with the beam of light moving slowly around the room is fun and challenging and can help calm chil­ dren. A milk carton with its bottom cut off can serve as a perfect toy to catch a bean bag or yarn ball or pair of rolled up socks. This kind of therapy helps with spacial relations, hand-eye coordination and judging distance. By throwing the bean bag up in the air and catching it, the child "has to know where he is in space in relationship to the container and he has to know where the bean bag is in space in relationship to things around him and the container," Gleckler said. Dr. Bloom talked about the different de­ grees of dyslexia and said "nobody is sure what causes it or what the ramifications of it are. It may be a higher level of visual per­ ception problems." Hyperactivity, defined as impulsiveness and distractibility in a child’s personality, is a second area of dyslexia, he said. Before the 1940s, a hyperactive child was considered to be mentally retarded, he said. That definition was down-scaled to "minimal brain damage in 1940 and from the late ’40s through the '60s, hyperactivity was classed as minimal brain dysfunction, he said. In 1982, the con­ dition was changed to attention deficit disor­ der when doctors realized "the brain was functioning fine" and in 1987 hyperactivity became knewn as attention deficit and hy­ peractive disorder. The onset of hyperactivity usually occurs before the age of seven and is more common in boys than girls, he said. No one really knows how to classify who is hyperactive, Bloom said. Good criteria doesn't exist Currently a list of 15 different types of behavior is being used and if a child meets 8 of them in a six month period, he/she is considered hyperactive, Bloom said. That list considers children as hyperactive if he/she often: •Has difficulty remaining seated. •Fidgets. •Has difficulty playing quietly. •Talks excessively. •Shifts from one uncompleted task to an­ other. •Has difficulty sustaining attention. •Has difficulty following instructions from others. •Is easily distracted by extraneous stimuli. •Interrupts or intrudes on others. •Blurts out answers to questions. •Has difficulty waiting for his turn in games or group situations. •Engages in physically dangerous activi­ ties without considering possible conse­ quences. •Extremely messy or careless •Loses things necessary for tasks or activities at school or home. •Does not seem to listen to what is said to him or her. “There's got to be eight in there that I didn't satisfy when I was a child," Bloom laughed. He raid the list is "so ambiguous" and "extremely subjective. You're going to ob­ serve a lot of behavior problems in a six Lois Gleckler, a certified visual motor perception therapist in Hastings, demonstrates how much fun a child can have with a balloon while Improving eye-hand coordina­ tion at the same time. Dr. Scott Bloom, a Hastings optometrist, talked about the types of testing that can be done to see If a child has vision problems even if the eyesight Is 20/20. month period, he said." A lot of times a parent will become so frustrated with a child that the parent will tell a doctor that the child meets ail the criteria, hoping to get the child on some kind of medication to calm him down, Bloom said. Some suggestions he had to try to manage hyperactivity include getting the child into a structured classroom in school because he/she needs to sit close to the teacher and be told what to do and when to have it done. "As far as behavioral therapies, the child should be rewarded as much as he can so that he knows he's doing something and is Send someone a happy ad — Ph. 948*8051 doing it right. Not everything he does is wrong like the other kids tell him it is." At home, the child should have a hobby or something he can succeed in doing. Par­ ents should make sure that opportunity is available to children and it gives children a “purpose at home," Bloom said. There are a greater percentage of hyperac­ tive kids who have parents who both have professional careers and aren't around much, he said. "Il’s the lack of attention, I think, more than anything else, but nobody knows for sure. It's an oddity." Thank you for your support In the November sth Election SHARON VICKERY Paid for by the committee to elect Sharon Vickery. 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Lenz' two sacks in last week's 21-6 win over Indianapolis gave him nine for the season, topping the previous mark of 7.5 by former Ferris Most Valuable Player Nick Coleman in 1989. Lenz, who has 66 tackles in FSU's nine games this season, also had eight solos, two assists and three tackles for losses in the game. The Bulldogs, who are 4-5 overall and 4-4 in the MIFC, travel to Saginaw Valley Saturday. ~ BOWLING RESULTS Monday Mixers Tuesday Mixed Grandmas Plus One 27-9; Three Ponies Tack 26W-9W; Fcrrellgas 27-13; Oulward Appearance 21-15; Miller Real Estate 19-17 Rowdie Girls 19-17; Hastings Bowl 18-18; Micbelob 17W-I8W; Dewey's Auto Body 182™J*q ya,lcy Equipment 19-21; Admiral 16-20; Lazy Girls Inc. 15-21; Dads Post #241 14-22; Girrbach's 13-23; Miller Carpets Mm. '• z? A“'° 17’23' Mlddle Lakffi 16-24Miller s Carpet 15-25; Neils Priming 14-26’ 12-24; Pioneer Apartments 11-25. .. nMen H,gh Games & Series Good Games « Series: V. Carr 196-567; 189 R fL'20°’36’; R S"°"= M. Garrett 179-481; S. Lancaster 192-512* M Moore 188-537; K. Sutfin 202-470- F Endres'224C' Convene IM; D. Schneider 181-507; R. Shapley I8O493: 1’ Perry 165-476. Good Games. J. Solmes 180; B. Howes 174; J. Burnley 133; G. Cochran 144- B 204; 47.6.'PcL°B“a483;N. Pomemy Moore 165; C. Allen 178: K. Allerding 140 M. Kill 176; N. Taylor 183; K. Schantz 172­ gam^T ,M*S06: B- WiUti“*U S. Nash 167; R. Girrbach 162; M Wieland 183; P. Herrington 153; C. Beckwith 171- D Larsen 190; D. Bums 183. Wednesday P.M. Friendly Home Parties 26-10; Mace's Pharmey 25-11; Varney s Stables 24-12; Misfits Thursday Twisters 21-!5; Lifestyles 19-17; Nashville Locker Hastings Bowl 25-11; Geuke's Market 18-18: Easy Rollers 17-19; Valley Realty 23-13; Sam's Brothers 23-13; Andrus Centtr l4"22; Bye 0-36. ’ Chevrolet 19-17; Bowman Refrigeration G*tnes and Series - E. Mesecar 14V5-21I4; Ray James Electromechanical 183-532; L. Elliston 198-512; B. Smith 1296-2356; Shamrock Tavern 12-20; Hastings Mutual 11-21. 6 170-494; P. Smith 174-475; F. Schneider 189-495; B. Hathaway 183489; S. Penn­ High Gaines: K. Sutfin 151; N. Taylor ington 166-468; M. Matson 199454- p 157; A. Arends 166; S. Baum 155; L Bar­ num 161; S. Bachelder 165; P. Wright 155­ Castleberry 169440; R. Reichard !58-433: B Miner 178-430; V. Slocum 181-447; B. D. Staines 169; C. Hurless 151; J. Gasper B' Hi*h B. Johnson 153; B. Steele 157; P. Guy 157; B. Bownun I47-404;1 Richardson 173; C. Walson 169; 180; M. Patten 182; D. Smith 151; T. Chris­ li7° ya 168 ' M BrimmCT 163; M H,ywood tian 166; B. Quada 156. High Games & Series: K. Sutfin 194-470­ P. Arends 174-491; D. Staines 174-505; J Gasper 182-474; P. Guy 170-471; T. Chris­ tian 179-486; B. Quada 158-468. Sunday Nite Mixed Hooter Crew 25-11; Alley Cats 24-12BScrs 23-13; Holly Rollers 22-14; Load Hogs ~ '!?' . S^toggers 21-15; Gutterdusters *•0-16; H & H 20-16; Wanderers 18-18; Die Hards 17-19; Get Along Gang 17-19; Green Backs 16-20; Pin Busters 16-20; Chug A Lugs 4-22; Really RWcns 13-23; Rude Ones 13-23; Misfits 10-26: Friends 10-18. Mens High Game and Series - E. Behmdt 207-582; R. Bowman 210-545. B. Miller 211 F. Huey 207; G. Hause 201; J. Haight 202; D. Welsch 239: B Lake 231-568; S. Sandbom 214; J. Bamum 221-603; R. Ogden 191­ M. Tilley 210; R. Mack 190; C. Keeler 215. Womens High Game and Series - K Becker 244-589; a Snyder 192; B. Seger 176- P. Lake 168; L. Bamum 209-556; M Snyovr 191; B. Wilkins 202-560; B. Moody 192; F. Ruthruff 242-564; A. Allen 171; M. Bowman 172; V. Miller 168; A. Sutliff 164. PM«W57; Words for the Y’s Off to the races... Hastings senior Matt Lancaster finished 94th at Saturday's Class B state cross country finals. Lancaster and teammate Matt Kuhlman battled near-zero wind-chills and the top Class B runners in the state. Frosh rally, win The Hastings freshman basketball team rallied from a seven-point halftime deficit to post a slim 27-26 win over Lakeview last Tuesday. The Saxons were led in scoring by Jenny King with 10 points and Denise Heath with five. Alison Loftus and Melissa Schreiner had four points apiece. BURN Saturday Youth Basketbail Starting Saturday. Nov. 9 and continuing every Saturday until February 1 (no meetings on Nov. 30. Dec. 21. 28. Jan. 4 and 18). the YMCA-Youth Council will be holding Satur­ day recreation basketball. Saturday basketball will be held either in Northeastern's Gym (on Grant Street), or in the Hastings Middle School. Participants must either purchase a S10 ac­ tivity pass, or pay $2 per visit in order to par­ ticipate in this eight week activity. The pass can be purchased at the door during the first day of practice. Scholarships will be available upon request. The following time periods will be followed: 2nd grade boys. 8:30-9:30 a.m.. Nor­ theastern Gym; 3rd grade boys. 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Northeastern Gym; 4th grade boys, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.. Middleschool West Gym; 5th grade boys. 9-10 a.m.. Midd’eschool West Gym; 6th grade boys, 10:15-11-15 a.m., Middleschool West Gym; Jr. High Boys. 8-9 a.m.. Middleschool West Gym. 2/3rd grade girls, 9:45-10:45 a.m.. Nor­ theastern Gym; 4th grade girls. 9-10 a.m., Middlescbool East Gym; 5th/6th grade girls. 10:15-11:15 a.m. Middleschool. East Gym; 7th/8th grade girls. 11:30 a m -12:30 p.m.. Middleschool, East Gym. For more information, call Dave Storms. YMCA, at 945-4574. Family Fun Nite On Friday. Nov. 15. from 6:30-8:30 p.m.. the YMCA-Youth Council will be sponsoring a Family Fun Nite at the Hastings High School Gym. Activities will include volleyball basketball, rollerskating, crafts and old time movies. The cost for the evening is $5 per family with crafts costing .25 each. Children must be accompanied by at least one parent. Adult Open Gym KTThcFe ** M aduJt gym held on Nov. 6, 12, 13, 18, and the 21. from 7 to 9 p.m. in the West Gym of the Hastings Middle School. The gym will be open to any adults in­ terested in playing basketball. The cost per participant, per day is $1. and is payable at the door. Players will form thejr own teams and will play cross court, by ones, to 20. Winning teams may continue to play with waiting players/teams replacing the losing team. Win­ ing teams may plav only three straight games. YMCA-Youth Council's High School Vollevball Team Division I Studs............ Davis...... . Drew Crew. Tait.............. Division II Lester ................ Too Tall............. Who Cares......... Hubberts............. Cosmic Boppers. W-L-T 15-3-0 11-4-3 ..6-9-3 1-17-0 1991-92 Thursday A.M. Tea for Three 29-11; Cracker Backs 2456-1556; Question Marks 22W-17W; Who Cares 22-18; Hummers 22-18; Vamevs 22-18; Valley Realty 2056-1956; Northland Opt. 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Jan. 10 Tues., Jan. 14 Fri., Jan. 17 Frt., Jan. 24 Tues, Jan. 28 Frt., Jan. 31 Tues., Feb. 4 Fri, Feb. 7 Tues, Feb. 11 Fri., Feb. 14 Tues., Feb. 18 Fri, Feb. 21 Fri., Feb. 28 Fri., March 6 Ionia Lakeview Lakewood Albion Harper Creek Charlotte Marshall H.llsdale Sturgis Coldwaler E Grand Rapids Lakeview Dellor. Albion Harper Creek Marshall Middleville Hillsdale Sturgis Coldwater (No Frosh) Mon-Sai, March 9-14 District! Tues.-Sai, March 17-21 Regions Wed.-Sat, March 25-28 Finds H H H H Varsity Coach Denn.s O'Mara J.V. Coach: Don Schils Frosh. Coach: Steve Kaiser Gama Timas: Frosh 4.00 J.V. 600. Varsity After J.V. Game WRESTLING SCHEDULE SK 0k It toniiMUMM UtemdJVMt. Hra> Ore, AMgm (Oadl Sat, Jan. 4 LH. Lamb Toum. Thure. Jan. 9 Marshall Sat, Jan. 11 Wyoming Rogen Var invit Sa, Jan. 11 Comstock JV Toum. Thun., Jan. 16 Albion Sai, Jan. 18 Delton Inv-tational Tues, Jan. 21 Chariottertleiton (D-Duel) Thun, Jan. 23 Hillsdale Tues, Jan. 28 Lakewood Thun, Jan. X Coldwater Wed. Feb 5 Lakeview Sat. Feb. 8 Middleville (Quad) Wed, Feb. 12 Sturgis Sat, Feb. 15 T.V. Conference (Manhail) Wed, Feb. 19 Team District Sai.. Feb. 22 Individual District Wed, Feb. 26 Team Regional Sal, Feb. 29 Individual Regional Fri. & Sat., March 6-7 Team Finals Fri. 4 Sai., March 13-14 Individual Finals SKOkU Ttwv. Ok 19 Sa, 0k 21 A A H A H H A 900 900 6-30 1000 1000 A A A H MO 6X 9J0 5X A H A A A H A 6X 6X 6X 6J0 1000 6:X 6X 1000 Vanity Coach: Dave Furrow Asst. Coach: Larry Melendy VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE Otsego Var. Invit. A Sat, Dec. 14 Parchment Var. Invit. A Sai, Dec. 21 Delton ■ JV Invitational A Sat, Jan. 4 Middievilie/Coopersville A Mon, Jan. 6 Harper Creek Wed, Jan. 8 A Lakewood Var. Invit. A Sat.. Jan. 11 H Wed, Jan. 15 Hillsdale Wayland Var. Invit. A Sat, Jan. 18 Sat, Jan. 18 Hastings JV Invit. H Sturgis A Sat. Jan. 22 Sat., Jan. 25 Lowell JV In'ritational A H Wed, Jan. 29 Coldwater Wayland JV Invit. A Sat.. Feb 1 Mon., Feb. 3 Lowell H Thur, Feb. 6 Lakeview H Fennville • Quad A Sat, Feb. 8 H Tue, Feb. 11 Ionia H Thur.. Feb. 13 Albion A Thur, Feb. 20 Marshall Lakeview TV Conf. A Sat, Feb. 22 A Mon, Feb. 24 Lakewood H Tues, Mar. 3 Charlotte Districts Sat.. Mar. 7 Regionals Sat. Mar 14 FriJSat, Mar. 20/21 Finals Vanity Coach: Tom Frendge J.V. Coach: Mehta Nystrom Frosh Coach: Wendt Alexander 800 800 800 615 600 900 600 900 900 600 1000 600 900 6.00 6:X 1000 600 600 600 600 6:00 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 7, 1991 — Page 11 Good Luck Saxons in Class BB football playoffs! OPPONENT Lakewood Harper Creek Albion Hillsdale Marshall Lakeview Sturgis Coldwater Delton The 1991 Hastings varsity football team finished tied tor second in the Twin Valley and qualified for the playoffs for the second straight season with an overall record of 7-2. Front Row- (from left) Matt Schreiner, Chris Turnbull, Mike Frey. Scott Carpenter, Jason Hetherington, Chris Youngs, Derreck Hamm, Ted Wilder, Mark Peterson, Ryan Schmader. Second Row- Head coach Bill Karpinski, Paul Rose. Dan Roberts, Matt Haywood. Ryan Madden, Jeff Tinkler, Dave OPPONENT 0 6 14 0 12 38 13 12 7 HASTINGS 7 21 41 7 0 7 20 21 28 Leinaar, Darrell Slaughter, Robert Frey, Tad Mellen, Tadd Wattles, Ryan Nichols. Trainer Bill Hanshaw. Third Row­ Coach Jeff Simpson, Robert Leos, Jeff Stout, Jamie Hanshaw, Dan Walden, Shawn Davis, Chad McKeever, Brian Willison, Dave Ehredt, Coach Marsh Evans. Back Row- Vol. Asst. Jeff Keller. Joe Lyons, Cart Norns, Ryan Martin. Tom Fouty, Jessie Lyons, Brian Sherry, Travis Williams. Ed Youngs. Micheal McKeough. Zl’li > r or.*. • Hastings at Three Rivers • and ... Good Luck to Maple Valley and Middleville this weekend! Miller’s Carpet and Furniture 107 E. Woodlawn Hastings, Ml 49058 County Post 912 W. State Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone 948-2630 945-2091 Music Center TV & VCR Sales & Service 130 W. 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State St. Hastings, Ml 49058 201 East State Hastings, Ml 49058 210W Main St., Middleville Phone 945-5972 Phone 948-9210 Phone 945-9561 Phone 795-2119 Coleman Agency of Hastings, Inc. Electric Motor Service Culligan Water Conditioning 124 N. Jefferson, Hastings Phone 948-2192 Phone 945-9383 Cappon Oil J&S Auto Sales Right Away Oil Change M-37, Hastings 230 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone 945-3354 Phone 948-4077 203 S. Michigan Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone 945-3412 1569 Bedford Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058 141 E. Woodlawn Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone 945-5113 Phone 945-5102 �Page '0 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 7, 1991 Pigskin Preview Three county schools advance into State’s toughest regionals by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor The more things change, the more they stay the same. A year ago, veteran Hastings, Middleville and Maple Valley football teams all won league titles and advanced into the coveted post-season playoffs. And although the casts have changed, all three teams are once again vying for a trip to the Pontiac Silverdome Thanksgiving weekend. The 7-2 Saxons, who tied Sturgis and Marshall for second place in the rugged Twin Valley, will travel to Three Rivers on Friday night with a berth in the Class BB Region 2 championship game at stake. The Wildcats won the Wolverine conference title. The Trojans won their fifth straight O-K Blue championship this season and will take a 9-0 record into Friday's home game against O-K Gold runner-up South Christian. Middleville had the home field advantage last season, but lost its playoff opener against Forest Hills Northern 24-7. Maple Valley, which won their third SMAA title in four seasons, travels north to Ovid-Elsie on Saturday. The Marauders lost only io Mid Michigan conference champion Ionia, on a late 37-yard field goal. It won't be easy for any of the three teams to win this week's games, much less win the regional title. Three of the top seven Class BB teams in the state Associated Press poll are in the Saxons' region, including defending state champion Dowagiac. Middleville is the Blue in an otherwise Gold Class B Region 2. O-K Gold champion Coopersville will play a team it defeated earlier in the season. Northern in the other semi-final. In Class CC Region 3, eighth-ranked Maple Valley must contend with ninthranked Ovid-Elsie. The other pre-regional pits third-ranked Shepherd against fifthranked Battle Creek Pennfield. The region features three of the four unbeaten Cass CC teams in the state. But regular-season records and statistics can be thrown out the window at playoff time. Teams do not advance on what they accomplished during the regular season or on the computers. They have to win it on the field. For proof of that, check with the defending BB champion Chieftains. Dowagiac eked into the playoffs last year as the fourth-ranked team in the region, defeated the top-rated Saxons 44-7, and cruised in overdrive all the way to the state title. Here is a look at this weekend's games: Hastings at Three Rivers How will Hastings respond to the role of the underdog? Just how good is the Wolverine conference, anyway? Can the Saxons stop the potent Wildcat offense? Or will they control the ball and force it to stay on the sidelines? These are just a few of the questions that will be answered Friday night in Three Riven. Hastings qualified for post-season action despite discouraging back-to-back, mid­ season losses to Marshall and Lakeview. Saxon coach Bill Karpinski is hoping the seniors on the team learned something from last year's loss to the Chieftains. "We'll have our hands full, no question about it." be said of Friday's contest "But we’re going in there with the idea that we can get after them and beat them." Three Rivers, ranked third in the AP poll, will be one of the mere balanced teams the Saxons have faced all season. They have outstanding individuals on both sides of the ball. Senior quarterback Jeff Yokuty leads the Wildcat offense. The third-year starter has completed 76 of 131 passes for 1290 yards and ha. 18 touchdowns against just four interceptions. His favorite target is junior speedster Alvin Cook, who has 37 catches for 714 yards and 12 scores. Three Rivers, making its fifth playoff trip in the last six years, is also adept at running the football, as senior Sam Smith has 1,142 yards and nine touchdowns on 232 carries. Smith gained 1,555 yards a year ago. "We have traditionally been a running team," Wildcat coach Scott Shaw said. "But with (Yokuty) back there, it takes a lot of pressure of our running game. "Teams have found that they can stop the run or the pass, but that it is very difficult to stop both." Karpinski agrees. "They have an outstanding quarterback, receiver and runner," Karpinski said. "They are a big-play team. That’s our concern. Well just have to play within ourselves." Shaw's main concern is that the Saxons don't control the ball, and the clock, on the ground. Hastings has had several long drives this season that have chewed up nearly a quarter of time, and it will need to do it again on Friday. "They have the capability to run the ball," Shaw said. "If they can do that against us, it will make for a very short game." The Wildcats are allowing a miniscule 5.6 points per game, and that includes 20 points •n the Vicksburg game, in which Three Rivers allowed a kickoff to be returned for a touchdown and also a score on the final play of the game. The Wildcats are coming off a 26-0 whitewash of Coldwater, a team the Saxons beat the previous week 21-12. The Wildcats defeated Sturgis in the season opener 21-6. Hastings* chances for an "upset" rest on its rapidly improving offensive line. If backs Ryan Martin and Chris Youngs get the holes they need, the Three Rivers offense will get antsy on the sideline. They may get cold was well, as temperatures are expected to be in the 20‘s. Pick: Hastings 14, Three Rivers 13 Maple Valley at Ovid-Elsie Hide the women and children, this one has all the makings of a bloody war. Both teams operate from similar offensive sets, with several powerful running backs and strong offensive lines. Both teams like to grind it out on die ground. In fact, Ovid-Elsie, making its first trip to the playoffs in the seven-year reign of head coach Dennis Baratona, is as close to a mirror image as the Lions have faced all year. Both coaches expect a physical battle, with the victor the team that best controls the line of scrimmage. "It will be a war between two teams that like to stick it to you," predicted Baratona. "I expect it to be a hard-nosed, old-fashioned football game between two good teams." Mittelstaedt echoed a similar sentiment, but noted that the Marauders have played a predominantly Class B schedule, one that included Class A St John's. "They may be more of a power team than we are," Mittelstaedt said. "And they have a defense that just keeps coming at you. "But we're not chopped liver, either. We've got to be good, so we might as well go on up there and see what happens." O-E's only loss was to Ionia in a 10-7 game that ultimately decided the Mid Michigan conference title. But the Marauders were playing with out several star players, including fullback Ken Haley, a 5­ 11. 190-pound workhorse who has over 900 yards rushing this season. Marauder quarterback Todd Ciapro seldom throws, but is effective when he does. Mittelstaedt said that O-E will run primarily out of a full house backfield with a lot of faking and counter plays. Defensively, the Marauders line up in a 6­ 2 alignment, a defense that is designed to stop the run. Baratona is well aware that the Lions like to run behind offensive tackle Darrell Stine. Mittelstaedt has guided a team with just two returning starters from last year into the playoffs. Thai is a major accomplishment in itself. The Marauders have never been there before, and that could be a key. Also, keep this in mind. Maple Valley has outscored its opponents 129-7 in the second half during the regular season, with the only touchdown allowed being a 64-yard run against Olivet If Maple Valley can stay close in the first half, Mittelstaedt will make the proper adjustments. Pick: Maple Valley 15, Ovid-Elsie 8 South Christian at Middleville South Christian coach Bob Blacquire has seen the Middleville Trojans on film, and he doesn't like what he sees. The Trojans are hard to stop when they have the ball. In fact, nobody has even slowed them down since a 14-12 win over Caledonia opened the season. Blacquire's cause for concern is the explosive 1-2 punch of quarterback David Sherwood and running back Jamie Berg. The pair is enough to give any opposing coach a headache. "They are as good as any team we've played this season," Blacquire, whose team has played standouts like Coopersville, Forest Hills Northern and City League runner-up Grand Rapids Christian, noted. "They just have so many weapons on offense. "(Sherwood) is a tremendous quarterback and he is very quick and smart. And Berg is an unbelievable back. We've seen films of him running over guys that we know are good players." Blacquire, who last coached South Christian in the playoffs in 1986, when the Sailors advanced to the state title game, has some solid weapons of his own. He also has a very experienced group of players, including many seniors. Quarterback Kevin VanderHeide runs the snow for the Sailors. He hit receiver Tony Fennema on a 54-yart, pass on the first play from scrimmage id last week's 39-0 win over Christian. South went on to score four times in its first eight plays. The strength of the Sailor offense is in a trio of talented running backs, Tom Bonnema, Dave Heyboer and Mark TeSlaa. Bonnema is the top rusher of the three, Heyboer is particularly dangerous as a receiver coming out of the backfield, and TeSlaa is the fastest of the group. Trojan coach Skip Pranger said that his squad got a taste of what the playoffs were all about a year ago. He's hoping that will translate into a successful outing Friday against the Sailors. "We've had some outstanding leadership from our seniors," Pranger said following Friday’s 28-12 victory over Wayland. "It's a major accomplishment just to get into the playoffs (again). "But we know we can't be satisfied just with that." South has posted some impressive offensive numbers in past games this season, including 36 points in a 42-36 loss to league champion Coopersville. But in order to put up impressive numbers against the Trojans, Blacquire's team will need to have the football. That means that it will have to stop Berg and Sherwood, and for that matter, Rob Hunt and Dave Lehman as well. Easier said than done. Pick: Middleville 24, South Christian 20 Last week's picks: 3-1, .750 Best pick: Hastings 30, Delton 20 Worst pick: Ionia 20, Lakewood 14 Season totals: 35-8, .814 Saxon jayvees top Hillsdale The Hastings junior varsity girls basketball team outscored Hillsdale 19-8 in the fourth quarter en route to a 36-30 victory Tuesday night The Saxons trailed by five points entering the period, but Elaine .Allen scored all nine of her points in the quarter to help rally Hastings. Mindy Schaubel added eight points, while Molly .Arnold and Tia Nichols chipped in five apiece. Hastmgs connected on just 14 of 36 free ±ro»3 for the game. Last Tuesday the jayvees lost to Lakeview 47-27. The Spartans enjoyed a 25-9 advantage at halftone. .Arnold led the Hastings scorers with eight points, while a trio of players. Nichols. .Alien and Amanda J emungs, contributed four apiece. The Saxons piiy ±<rir final home £ ante next Thursday against CSdwater. Dave Lelnaar (88) and the rest of the Hastings defense wil have its hands Ml with an explosive Three Rivers offense Friday night. The winner al Frkla/s game will play the winner of the other semi-final game between Dowagiac and Zealand Who: Hastings (7-2) vs. #3 Three Rivers (S-O) What: M.H.S.A.A. prep football Class BB Region 2 semi-final game Where: Three Rivers Middle School (Take U.S. 131 south to Hoffman Rd. exit, head left until you reach M-60, turn right and drive approximately 1/2 mile. Field will be on the left side of the road) When: Friday, 7:30 p.m. (Winner advances to regional title game next week against the winner of DowagiacZeeland game) Who: Grand Rapids South Christian (7-2) vs. #8 Middleville (9-0) What: MJLS.A.A. prep football Class B Region 2 semi-final game Where: Bob White Stadium, Thornapple-Kellogg High School When: Friday, 7:30 p.m. (Winner advances to regional title game next week against the winner of Coopersville-Forest Hills Northern game) Who: #8 Maple Valley (9-0) vs. f9 Ovid-Elsie (8-1) What: MJLS.A.A. prep football Class CC Region 3 semi-final game Where: Ovid-Elsie High School (Take M-79 east to 1-69, follow north and remain on U.S. 27 until reaching Sl John's exit (M-21), follow east into Ovid to light at Main St. Turn north and follow Main until it ends at Kinley Rd. Turn left on Kinley to Hollister Rd., turn right on Hollister and take first left at Colony Rd. High School is near intersection on left) When: Saturday, 1:30 p.m. (Winner.adayances to regional title game next week against winner of Shepherd-Baie Creek Pennfield game) Strong defensive effort paces Hastings victory Nothing like a swarming defense to make up for an off-night of shooting. The Hastings girls basketball team found the range on only 17 of 47 field goal attempts during Tuesday night’s game at Hillsdale. But the Lady Saxon defense stifled the Hornets throughout the contest, enabling Hastings to come away with a 43-31 win. The victory improves the Saxons' Twin Valley record to 6-5 and their overall mark to 9-8 heading into Thursday’s game at Marshall. Hastings coach Jack Longstreet has been urging his team to play consistent defense, without fouling. Apparently, the team has been listening, as it allowed just 12 firsthalf points en route to a 23-12 advantage. "Our defense was pretty consistent," Longstreet said. "And we were able to play good defense and keep them off the freethrow line. That was won of the keys (to the win)." Hastings committed 15 fouls in the game, but the Hornets attempted a mere six free throws, all of which were made. In ilwi two teams' earlier game this year, Hillsdale scored the bulk of its points from (he charity stripe. The Hornets did slice in'..) the I Inst Ings lead in the third quarter, outscoring tlieh guests 13-6. Hillsdale began scene shots, and the Saxons struggled w-tft t-re of 12 shooting in the period Hasriegs missed all four of its free thrown With the start of the district toureoBBert fast approaching, Longstreet is ccecrrese: with his teams' offensive execubccu Part ci the reason, he said, for the Suns prat shooting night from the fkxx and a wuSos nine for 29 free throw shooting pcs&'rewmre may have been the long bus Hillsdale. "It was a typical snuataoa diat« hapre on long trips." he sod "It «« Night and our varsity guts were ia the g* « for three hours before they got a v play. "But we'll need to Mtw otoviKre.'s with the tournament «xunittg up * Hastings vectored balanced scoring, Anne Endsley lending the w*y U points Jenny l umbcit added Daniel* chipped in *evvn. Deltaa The Ha*tti\g*Alai»haU gMwa « he a battle the two Wmau thM a=v fourth tn the league *>aw»t»ng* the will huiah up the legmai travelini h> Bbwgrt . wiappiug up th* vMtuto at Kwue o* Htuonlav Agahut unbeaten t Hastings Williams selected to All-American squad 1991 Hastings graduate N cK Williams. shown "•■en? scoring a ^n against Middiev' 'e was awarded a spot on the prestigous American Baseball Coaches Associabct' A’’ American Second 1991 Hasting* High ‘w liool aiadunic Hi. k .Williams may be gone, l»ui hi* season on area bucbril .1inm«m«1a luai apHny has not been forgotten Williams, who 1* mnehily allwmliug Central Michigan Unlvmoliy, recently that he haa i^l hi U<«. prestigious Amcrh an naetl.ull < Association All An.»»l* th* Chippewas’ freshman • buIim u«.,i..k.i.. spot on the sec</nd <«on» an a hitter-catcher. Williams high houi lull Simpson, said ttun f* l*. u.<n u .p.iu honor indeed, "It is a very MuquuH said. "Especially wiur. z.,.. . ..../.j.u. first team is made up league) first-round 4*«h t*1* Williams was pi« *<d .4 ■< »».► midwest divri't .4 .llkhh-i mH MlU h Va ihr MAA*. t fifUHtl Mu hlyuH Willihiua lulu hl* * wlu..h IkkhU Ii| » ’.tllughth* • hiu u| llUv>* »-4»rhrl* tU«UUlUUb*k * Ihrl U l|l ts iiiiuhi* ».(udu* huil.4 IU. hl* ** I h.O*.* I • •* -• *1,’ O „i< ■' • • ■ . - ■ ImII- I|m IU hI*H >.........• •’ M |i||4Ht» »»4* ' i.-i, r, •• '■ -mv �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 7, 1991 — Page 9 From Tims to Tims By Esther Walton The 1893 fire at Union Bank , THE LOPPENTHIEN CQ The Hastings Banner headlines in January of 1893 gave details of the second worst fire disaster in the City of Hastings. What is interesting to historians are names and descriptions of people and businesses who occupied the Union Block Building. The building was erected in 1867. just after the Civic War. It was the largest, most expen­ sive and finest structure ever built for its time. To follow the account and understand the monetary loss, add two 0s to the amounts listed. Therefore, $200 in those days would be $20,000 in todays figures. In 1991, the building still sits on the southwest comer of Jefferson and State streets. The present occupants are Second Hand Corners, Cinder's Pharmacy and Hallmark cards. "Fire! Fire! Fire!"’’ exclaimed the Jan. 19, 1893, newspaper. "Fire visits Hastilgs and takes away one of her best buildings. "Early Friday morning occurred the most disastrous fire that has visited this city since the big fire several years ago (1886). About midnight Thursday night, as watchman Trego was patrolling his beat, Ke noticed a small blaze on the casing of the second window west of the northeast comer of the third story of the Union block, on which floor Union Hall is situated. The fire seemed to give a steady light, and the attention of a couple of passersby were directed to the spot. "All of a sudden, a blaze apparently struck some flammable material for it shot up quick­ ly. The nightwatch hastened to the engine house and rang the fire bell and the other gentlemen hastily repaired to the entrance to Union hall to break in the door and extinguish the small flame. “The door was made at a time when timber was plenty, being very large and heavy. It also opened outward instead of inward and all attempts at breaking at that time were futile. The fire bell is encased in a wooden frame work and the engineer at the water works was unable to hear the bell for about 10 minutes. “At that time. Engineer Murphy pulled the string and the 'Mocking Bird’ (a steam whis­ tle used to call the firemen) gave vent to some sound that would do justice to a collection of insane asylums. “The five boys responded with great pro­ mptness, but by the time they arrived upon the scene, the flames had gained a great headway. They ran a line of hose into the third story of the building, but upon the signal for water, it was not forthcoming. “it had been reported that the hydrants were frozen, but that was not the case. The value screw which is turned by means of a wrench when water is desired, was tightly set from non-use. but a light blow would have loosened it so that it could have been easily turned. But it was evidently not understood, as three of these valve screws were broken and the hydrants rendered worthless, by at­ tempting to turn them by main strength. "Could water had been had upon the first signal, the fire could have been confined to the third floor and the loss would not have been much. . "Alas, for the word ‘if.’ “When water was forthcoming the firement were confronted with a roaring mass of flames, but they bravely went to work. The flames seemed to gain rapidly for a few minutes and it was deemed best to telegraph Grand Rapids for assistance This was done, but in a short time, the order was counter­ manded as the local firemen made rapid strides in quenching the fury of the flames and soon had them apparently under control. “The fire crept around the laboring firemen and soon broke out in the rear of the building fiercer than ever. It was now prophesied that the best efforts the firemen could pul forth not only could not save that building, but also in the minds of all present, the next three stories west were given over to the flames... "About 3.30 a.m..Mayor Hogle telegraph­ ed Grand Rapids a second time for assistance, but it did not arrive until after 6 a.m.. and by that time, the firemen had the flames nearly extinguished. The flames leaped high in the air from the roof and shot out of every win­ dow. but the increased fury of the flames only added to the determination of the firemen. In a DEPARTMENT STTAIF few hours they had the fire under control for good this time. “While the flames were the fiercest, Robert Bell, Anthony Wilmont, Will Bennett and Percy Petty entered the back door of Bryon Dickerson’s saloon, where they could better cope with the flames. They went inside about 10 feet and from that point were able to very effectively work. “After working for some time, they deem­ ed it was best to seek safety and left the spot. They had just reached the door when a terrible crash came, the second and third floors hav­ ing fallen in. On the exact spot where they stood not two seconds before. 15 or 20 feet of burning timber were piled. “A little later on. while working in the rear of the same building, about 20 bricks came tumbling from the third story and landed at the feet of a crowd of several firemen. Had they fallen outward two or three feet further, several would have been badly injured if not killed outright. "The burned block was erected by Barlow and Goodyear, Robinson and Wightman and Isaac Holbrook in 1867, and cost upwards of $40,000. (The sum in today's figures would be over $400,000). The ground floor, con­ sisting of three fronts, was occupied as follows: "E.Y. Hogle with dry goods. Ira Van Valkenburgh with hardware and Bryon Dickerson with a stock of liquors. On the se­ cond floor. P.T. Colgn>vc- successor to the late firm of Smith and Colgrove, had a fine suite of offices. (contain*0?) their office fur­ niture. fixtures and library. M.W. Riker, justice of the peace, had a law and insurance office over Byron Dickerson s saloon. The rear portion of the second floor back of these offices were used by Messrs. Hogle. Van Valkenburg and Dickerson in connection with their places of business"Union hall occupied two-thirds of the third floor, while the Masonic Lodge oc­ cupied the west third of the third building. (This secion no longer is there.) "As soon as the fire was located, willing hands set to work to save everything possible from the flames. Nearly everything was removed from E.Y. Hogle. though, of course, all will be greatly damaged from the water and rough handling. "Ira Van Valkenburg saved about $1,000 (of the $9,000) worth of goods. Quite an amount of liquor was saved from Mr. Dickerson's. "The goods taken from E.Y. Hoglc's store were taken most everywhere, some of these to places from which they probably will not be returned. While the flames were at their height, Mr. Hogle rented Mrs. Bailey's building and his stock has all been removed to that place. "Ira Van Valkenburg removed his showcase and a few shelf goods, but the rest of his stock is still in the store and in very bad condition. The stock of either of the above and merchants is not worth 20 cents on the dollar. "Bryon Dickerson estimates his loss at $3,000, with $1,000 insurance. Some of his goods were saved and frequent visits were made to the barrels which were rescued from the burning building by those who were suf­ fering from the cold "Smith and Colgrove’s loss is estimated at from $3,000 to $4,000. While several of their books are missing, yet all their large library of legal works are greatly damaged by water, some being worthless. One is the relics of their office and one, which may yet be seen, is a copy of Blackstone, which has laid on the window by Ed Mallory, a law student in their office, before he left the office the night of the fire. The book is open, just as it was left. It is especially solid reading now, covered with a coat of ice an inch or two thick and frozen down solid. “Dorr Mudge lost from $400 to $600 on chairs, stage properties, and fixings in Union Hall. This was covered by fan insurance of $250. "The Masonic Lodge lost from $2,300 to $2,500. Above all of this loss, the loss of their charter, records, etc., is deplored. The lodge is an old one and its records can not be replac­ ed for any money consideration. "The star lodge mourns the loss of a full set of silverware and all of their new regalia, the latter having been used by on one occasion. M.W. Riker’s loss was from $100 to $150. “Mrs. Mary' T. Qoodyear owned the building occupied by E.Y. Hogle and half of that occupied by Ira Van Valkenburg. Her loss will be $18,000 with $10,000 worth of in­ surance. D.G. Robinsori owned half of the building; his loss will be $5,000, with in- surance of $2,500 Mr. Wolf owned the building occupied by Bryon Dickinson. Their Iosj, on the building will be $10,000. E.Y. Hogle carried a stock of from $15,000 to $18,000. His loss will be from $11,000 to $13,000. Ira Van Valkenburg earned a stock of from $9,000 to $10,000. His loss will be between $6,000 and $7,000. with $4,500 in­ surance. Bryon Dickerson will lose between $2,000 and $3,000. Smith and Colgrove’s loss will be from $3,000 to $5,000. M.W. Riker s loss will be less then $100. Dorr Mudge loss on Union Hall properites. chairs, etc. will be from $300 to $500. “No loss is more keenly fell than that suf­ fered by the Masonic Lodge, including all their records, furniture, regalia, pictures of past officers, etc. “Will Goodyear, the druggist, incurred a loss of from $500 to $1,000. having moved his goods out of his store, many of them being lost, broken and stolen. His is fully protected by insurance. "The insurance adjusters are gathering and will give the results as soon as possible. If the walls of the burned building are not ruined, the losses estimated on the building will not be as much. There is a difference of opinion as to whether the walls of the burned building will be safe to build on again or not. and the final settlement of the question will make con­ siderable difference. "E.Y. Hogle has moved his slock into Mrs. Bailey's store on Main Street; Ira Van Valkenburg has rented the store occupied by Hams and Van Arman and the latter have pur­ chased the building occupied by Frank Beamer, and are now moving in their goods. P.T. Colgrove, successor to the law firm of Smith and Colgrove. is located in the offices formerly occupied by Knappen and Van Ar­ man. over the National Bank. "The fire was not without the laughable in- cidents. either. ' ‘One man carried a tin sprinkler from E. Y Hogle s building during the fire, carried it to the rear end of the post office building and carefully laid it down, walking through a stack of dry goods before reaching his destination. "Another nun carried a shelf, the intrinsic value of which miglu possibly reach five cents and carefully deposited it in the post office building. “Another nun marched in post some shelves of dry goods and a few minutes later was seen to emerge, bearing a pair of suspenders as a token of his intrepidity. "Even such a calm and evenly balanced man as the Hon. P.T. Colgrove is said to have asked four men to carry his big office safe weighing 4.000 to 5,000 pounds downstairs. Fred Parker was seen goi..g down the outside stairs bumpy, bumpy, bump, beneath the weight of 16 big volumes of legal lore. Though quite overcome for tlie time being yet. he reached the bottom of the stairs in safely and proceeded onward with his precious load." Send... The BANNER to afriend. It makes an ideal gift! 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(Winners of each age category will not be eligible for the general drawing. In case of a tie in scores there will be a drawing.) Antlers will be measured by the staff at Wildlife Taxidermy and that score is final. Only large bucks in contention for the three prizes will be scored. All hunters and their deer can be photographed at the Reminder office. Photos become the property of The Reminder and may be used for promotional purposes. All bucks must be entered Monday thru Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. October 1st thru December 2nd at Wildlife Taxidermy, 975 S. Norris Rd., Middleville _______ / �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 7, 1991 would have a balance today of $128,347.41. "Alternative B: Assume 'Secret Saver' started with $35,000 in an investment 46 years ago and averaged a 5 percent (after-tax or tax-deferred) return for 46 years. In 1991, she would have a balance of $330,199.04. "Those who read your column will readily appreciate the value of compounding interest rales. It should also make them aware of the benefits of prudent financial guidance." Legal Notices Mortfage Foreclosure Sale County »f Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE DKMMdEitatt File No. 91-20734-SE Estate of DANNY GEORGE CLUTE. SR.. Deceas­ ed Social Sacurlly No. 366-42 2362 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your Interest In the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On October 25. 1991 at 9:00 a.m.. In the probate courtroom. Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing was held on the petition of Dolly Arm Clute requesting that Corl R. Eakins be appointed per­ sonal representative of Estate of Danny George Clute, Sr. who lived at 3174 Big Cedar Lake, Delton. Michigan and who died September 1. 1991. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal reposentative or to both the probate court ond the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice. Notice Is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. October 31. 1991 MARK E. KRETER (P-35475) IOth Floor Comerica Building Battle Creek. Ml 49017 965-3216 Cori E. Eakins 227 N. 23rd Street Battle Creek. Ml 49015 962-3519 (11/7) State •< MfcHsan Frsbata Cnurt County of Barry CLAIMS NOTICE MoposMont Probate File No. 91-20736-IE Estate of LESLIE M. ADAMS. Social Security Number 366-38-4045. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your Interest In the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whose last known address was 5821 Berryville Rood. Nashville. Michigan. 49073 died 10-8-91. An instrument doted 9-17-85 has been admitted as the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative John T. Mangan. 938 Wheeler Street, Cadillac. Michigan, 49601 or to both the in­ dependent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. Hastings, Michigan 49058, within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned ond distributed to the per­ sons entitled to It. This estate is not being supervised by the Pro­ bate Court. Any Interested party may file a written petition with the Barry County Probate Court, located at Hastings, Michigan, and with the in­ dependent personal representative, objecting to the appointment and to the admission of the dece­ dent's will to probate John T. Mangan Independent Personal Representative 938 Wheeler Street Cadillac. Michigan 49601 (616)775-4247 (11/7) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert G. Aicken. a single mon to Birmingham Bancorp Mor­ tgage Corporation, o Michigan Corporation, Mor­ tgagee, dated November 29, 1990 and recorded on December 7. 1990, in Liber 509, on page 89, Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Mark Bockonen by an assignment dated November 29, 1990. and recorded on January 14, 1991. in Liber 510, on page 572, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of TWELVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FORTY FIVE DOLLARS AND 52 CENTS ($12,545,52), in­ cluding Interest at 17.875% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statute in such cose mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Michigan at 11:00 a.m. o'clock, on December 19. 1991. Said premises ore situated in TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON, Borry County. Michigan, and ore described as: Commence at the Southeast corner of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 7. Town 4 North. Range 8 West. West 12 Rods for Ploce of Beginning. North 14 Rods, West 23 Rods. South 14 Rods. East 23 Rods to Place of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dote of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 7. 1991 Trott ond Trott Attorneys for Assignee of the Mortgage 31000 Telegraph Rood, Suite 170 Bingham Forms. Michigan 48025 File 1102589 Mark Bockonen, Assignee of Mortgagee (12/5) n NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice Is hereby given that the Borry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct o public hearing for the following: CASE NO. V-13-91 - Cornelius and Betty Baker, (applicants). LOCATION: At 4753 Fine Lake on the East side of the lake in Sec. 30, Johnstown Twp. TIN, R8W. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance Io expand a nonconforming use (ie. erect on addition to house and odd a deck that is too close to the sideyard). MEETING DATE: November 19. 1991. TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Annex Conference Room in the County Annex Building at 117 South Broadway, Hastings. Michigan. interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or In writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time ond place. Site inspection of the above described property will be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members the day of the hearing. Persons In­ terested in accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office. The variance application Is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 W. State St., Hostings. Michigan during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Of­ fice at 948-4830 for further information. Nancy L. Boersma, Clerk Barry County (11 /7) Ann Landers Should hls affair remain secret? Adoptive mother wonders what to tell Dear Ann Landers: You have often ad­ dressed the subject of adopted children sear­ ching for their birth parents. A recent letter mentioned the cheap media sensationalism covering these reunions and how some adop­ tive parents are made to feel like ’'interim'’ parents, waiting for a now-mature birth mother to show up. You said it is unfair to generalize about birth mothers, that "many suffer a lot” when they give up their children. That statement is a gross generalization in itself. Adoption does not always mean a cute, cuddly 3-day-old in­ fant delivered into the arms of a waiting cou­ ple by a grieving-but-proud unwed teen-ager. Our adopted daughter, who came to us when she was 4 years old, was the victim of a profound sexual abuse and severe neglect by both her parents. The difficulties in raising such a child are enormous. Many have emo­ tional; physical and neurological problems as well as learning disabilities, which are often the result of drug abuse during pregnancy. What am I going to tell my daughter, now 7, when she starts to ask questions about her ’’real” mother and father? So far. I’ve ex­ plained that not all parents are able to care for and love a child, and that it’s better to find a mommy and daddy who can. That story will do for a while but before long she's going to ask questions that demand specific answers. Should I tell her that her parents lost three other children to the courts and never bothered to try to get them back? That the sneaked out of town one step ahead of the law and have been on the run ever since? What is my child going to find if she begins a search for her birth parents? They could be dead from a drug overdose in jail. Could she ever hope to understand or cope with knowing what kind of people they really were? I’ve given this dilemma a great deal of thought and have concluded that, for these kids, no answer is the best answer and no search is by far the best option. 1 am not sign­ ing my name for obvious reasons. — Sacramento Parent. Dear Sac.: As you probably know, I do not recommend these searches, based on the heartbreaking experiences I’ve been privy to over the years. In all fairness, however. I should tell you that some searches have resulted in happy reunions. As for what to tell your daughter when she gets old enough to become profoundly 1 inquisitive, the naked truth is always better than the best-dressed lie. • *.'•:< T5.Hr > ' Funeral no place for photo buff NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE Dear Ann Landert: This problem has beer, bothering me for a long time and I really do need an unbiased pomt of view. A member of our family always shows up at funerals with a camera. She is constantly clicking away, getting close-ups of people who are- grieving. The more dramatic the situation, the better she likes it. Mow do you improve on the car that became a symbol for quality in America? We offer 2.9% APR for 48 mos. to our customers. The New LeSabre Buick LeSabre has earned an enviable reputation for quality. Of course, that didn't stop the people at Buick from striving to make LeSabre even better. Safer The new LeSabre offers the safety of optional anti-lock brakes (ABS), as well as a standard driver­ side air bag. Roomier The 6-passenger LeSabre now gives you even more front headroom and rear legroom. And the spacious trunk is easily accessible, thanks to the in­ genious new low liftover design. I have never seen anyone do this, Ann. It seems like an outrageous invastion of privacy, not to mention poor taste. What do you think of this? Am I being over­ ly critical because I don’t like her? Please res­ pond in print. — I’m From Missouri. Dear Missouri: That family member should be told in very plain language that a funeral is not an appopriate occasion to indulge in her hobby. Since you are the one who was an­ noyed enough to write to me, I suggest that you do the honors. Money better off In bonk Dear Ann Landers: I’m writing about ’‘Secret Saver in Conn.,’’ who stashed $35,000 during her 46 years of marriage and is afraid to tell her husband. You told her, "Money belongs in a bank where it is safe from fire and theft, and can generate interest.” Well. Ann, I put a pencil to this one and here’s what I discovered: Had “Secret Saver” banked her money at 5 percent, she would have $24,642 today. Say it again. It's not smart to put your money under the mattress. — R.L. Orland Park. Ill. Dear. R.L.: Thanks for your good letter. You were close, but no cigar. Peter R. Frye, senior vice president of LaSalle National Trust, Chicago, wrote as follows: "Secret Saver” is an excellent example of what can be lost in compounding interest rates when money is hidden at home instead of do­ ing something much safer and more creative. “Alternative A: ’Secret Saver’ probably added to her fund each year. Assuming she contributed $760.87 ($35,000 divided by 46 years) at the end of each year and earned a 5 percent (after-tax or tax-deferred) yield, she HTten planning a wedding, who pays for what? Who stands where? “The Ann Landers Guide for Brides'' has all the answers. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money orderfor $3.65 (this in­ cludes postage and handling) to: Brides, c/o Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.45.) Copyright 1991 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Woodland News by Catherine Lucas Don and Adie Eckman had guests for din­ ner at their home on Bamum Road near Woodland Friday evening as a thank you for the recent program in which Don was given military awards earned in World War II. Guests included Paul and Mary Ellen Quigley, Vem and Barbara Meyers, the Rev. Ward Pierce and Muriel, the Rev. George Speas and Nadine and Cathy Lucas., i > ;xi The group visited after dinner, and everyone especially enjoyed the tales by the clergymen about weddings that went awry. A hymn sing will be held at Zion Lutheran Church Sunday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. Members of other churches in the area have been in­ vited, and the public is welcome. The Woodland Gospel Singers are planning their annual fall concert at Lakewood High School for Saturday, Nov. 23, at 7 p.m. "The Capitalaires” from Lansing also always sing at this special concert, which usually draws a large crowd. A free-will offering is taken to cover the singers’ expenses. Lakewood United Methodist Council on — Community — THANKSGIVING DINNER Woodgrove Parish, Coals Grove Road November 16th • 6:30 p.m. Everyone Welcome! Any Questions ... Call 945-5547 Ministries met Saturday morning and after­ noon to plan the coming year's program for the church. They enjoyed a potluck lunch at noon. On Sunday, Nov. 10, the Rev. Ward Pierce will be away and retired Rev. Jerry Bates will conduct both the morning and evening services. The Woodland Lions: Club-held.a jUho, ween party in Woodland's Herald Classic Memorial Park Thursday night. Hot dogs, cider and doughnuts were served to everyone. The costume contest was judged by Art Meade, Kay Moore and Shirley Herbstrith. Kevin Neeley won first place overall, dressed as a cowboy. Kris Blocher, a first grader at Woodland School, won first place in the 5-and 6-year old category and second in the overall, dressed as a pirate. Prize money was given by Woodland Branch, Ionia County National Bank and Union Bank of Lake Odessa. In the last few years in the fall, wild geese have started stopping over in com and wheat fields in Woodland Township in the fall. Some go on south and some winter at Jordan Lake. This year, some hunters have started put­ ting large decoys in some of the fields fre­ quented by the geese, and have been goose hunting, which is new and different in this im­ mediate area. Because geese have been seen pulling up wheat sprouts and eating them, and because some of these flocks have hundreds of geese and can ruin a winter wheat field in a few hours, some fanners are encouraging the hunting. However, permission should be obtained from the landowner before anyone hunts any bird or animal on private property. “Scarlet,” by Alexandria Ripley, the se­ quel to Margaret Mitchell’s “Gone with the Wind" and the number one best selling novel on the New York Times Book Review List, is now available at the Woodland Township Library. Pre-holiday blood drive is this Friday at Maple Valley High Quieter LeSabre's aerodynamic shape is designed to please both your eyes and ears. Wind noise is reduc­ ed to a whisper, while special acoustical insulation all but banishes road noise from the interior. More Powerful The LeSabre's 3800 V6 engine now offers even more horsepower. Yet it gets an EPA estimate of 18 mpg city/28 highway. To learn more about the qualities that make the new Buick LeSabre even better, Call Andrus of Hastings. Or better yet, stop in today and take a test drive. Dear Ann Landers: My husband died in 1988. Our marriage was wonderfill. Ten months ago, 1 started to see a nice gentleman who has since proposed. I have put off giving him an answer because I felt that I was being unfaithful to my deceased husband. Yesterday while cleaning out a closet, I came across an old v.'sllet that belonged to my late husband. It contained two pictures of our children and two photos of a married woman co-worker. The pictures were about 15 years old. His co-worker was married then and still is. I liked her a lot. Why would a happily married man carry two pictures of a married co-worker? In the 35 years of our marriage, he never carried my picture in his wallet. 1 am deeply hurt and have come to the con­ clusion that he had an affair with this woman. With this discovery came 'he feeling that 1 no longer have to be tied to my husband, and 1 have accepted my friend's marriage proposal. My children think I am replacing their father and they are unhappy. Part of me feels that if their father had a secret affair, it should remain secret. The other part of me says I should tell my children so they would not be so bitter about my remarrying. — Freedom Anonymous. Dear Freedom: Say nothing to sully your husband's image. You need not dray your discovery into the picture to justify your remarriage. After three years of being alone, your children should be thrilled that you have someone with whom you can share your life. J. II " “ “ “ I"“ ““ " | Woodgrove Brethren j j Christian Parish will install ... | j New Pastor j Many Nashville citizens will be taking to the roads during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend to visit friends and relatives. Unfortunately, more motorists will also mean more traffic accidents. The Barry County Chapcr of the American Red Cross encourages eligible Nashville area citizens to donate blood to ensure that there is a ready supply available for area hospitals. A blood drive will be held locally from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. Nov. 8, at the Maple Valley High School gymnasium. "Holidays are a lime of need for blood pro­ ducts at hospitals because the number of acci­ dent victims increases." says Sue Fawley, chairwoman of the Nashville blood drive. "While we always hope for the best, it is very important to prepare for the worst.” Blood donors must be between the ages of 17 and 75. weigh al least 110 pounds and be in relatively good physical health. Ben Herring । | November 17, 1991 at the 10:45 Service i । Everyone is welcome" >«■»< >OB»( Fight LUNG DISEASE with a WILL - yours. Bequests arc powerful medicine. AMERICAS ± EVNGASSOClATlON* �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 7, 1991 — Page 7 Cans to be honored for 50 th anniversary The children, grandchildren and great grandchildren of Leo and Marge Carr wish to invite friends and family to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. There will be an open house at the Lake Odessa Community Center Nov. 16 from 2 to 9 p.m. Boeklins-Byme united in marriage August 24 Rhonda Sue Bodkins and David Mark Byrne were united in marriage on Aug. 24. 1991. at Second Christian Reformed Church of Grand Haven. Hope College Chaplain Gerald VanHeest performed the 3 p.m, ceremony. Music was provided by organist Ariene Warners, Trumpeters Brett Laubaugh of Hastings and Mark VanKerkhoff and soloists Michelle Melendy of Hastings, Cort and Clare Langeland. The bride is the daughter of Stan and Gilda Bodkins of Grand Haven. She is a 1990 graduate of Hope College and is currently working toward a master of social work degree at the University of Michigan. The groom is the son of Bill and Heidi Byme of Hastings. He is also a 1990 graduate of Hope College and is a second-year law stu­ dent at the University of Michigan. The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a white taffeta gown with a stand-up collar and lace bodice trimmed with pearls and sequins. A semi-cathedral train flowed from a waistline bow. and panel insets adorned the train. The bride’s sister. Robin Bodkins, was the maid of honor and her brother. Brad Bodkins, was a groomsman. The groom’s sister, Jean Byme Fishman of Sparland, III., was a bridesmaid. The remain­ ing bridesmaids were Cindy VanVelzen. An­ drea Schmitz. Jodi Deur and Martie Sharp. Steve Laubaugh of Hastings was the groom’s best man. The remaining groomsmen were Craig Weller of Hastings. David Darnell. Clare Langeland and Bryan Whitemore. The ushers were Dave Vcldink and Don Kent. The Rev. Bill and Mary Koster were the master and mistress of ceremonies at a recep­ tion held at the Kirkhoff Chenier of Grand Valley State University. The rehearsal dinner was held at Trumpets of Grand Haven. Rich and Kathy Weller of Hastings were host and hostess for the post party and Mark Wolf and Steve Laugbaugh were disk jockeys at Lincoln Lanes of Grand Rapids. The couple traveled to Bar Harbor. Maine, for their honeymoon. They now reside at 2155 Cran Place, Apt. 31. Ann Arbor, Mich., 48105. Bill and Heidi express their appreciation for all the support of their friends to make this a grand occasion. Sacketts to observe golden anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Noble (Bill) Sackett of Hastings recently observed their 50th wed­ ding anniversary at Thomapplc Manor, where Mrs. Sacked is a patient. Mr. Sackett and the former Flora Overton were married on Oct. 17, 1941. in Hopkinsville. Ky. Their children and spouses are Barbara Roush, Hastings, and the late Jack Roush: Hany and Jeanninc Sackett, El Toro. Calif; and Frederick and Muriel Sackett. Grand­ ville. They also have seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Sackett is a retired automotive mechanic and blood carrier for American Red Cross and Mrs. Sackett was a nurse al Pen­ nock Hospital for 39 years. They have resided in Hastings all their mar­ ried life. Griffin-Caris plan April wedding date Donald and Shirley Griffin Sr. of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Melissa Blanche Griffin to Roger Stanley Cans Jr., son of Roger and Mary Caris Sr., also of Hastings. Melissa is a 1989 graduate of Hastings High School. She is currently employed by the Vik­ ing Corporation in Hastings. Roger is a 1985 graduate of Hastings High School. He is currently employed by the Hartz Mountain Corporation. An April 4, 1992, wedding is being planned at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Homan-Storm plan May 16 wedding Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thenikl of Grand Rapids (formerly of Hastings) are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Paula Jean, to Shannon Tyler Allison, son of Michele Allison of Florida and Jerry Allison of Oklahoma. Paul is a 1986 graduate of Hastings High School. Shannon is a 1984 graduate of Dear­ born Heights High School. Both have bachelor’s degrees from Western Michigan University. A Nov. 30, 1991, wedding is planned. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Koopman of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. John Homan of Lowell are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter. Jennifer Sue, to Gary Joe, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Storm of Dowling. They will exchange their vows cn Saturday. May 16, at Grace Wesleyan Church. Area Birth Announcements: GIRL, bom Nov. 3, 2:04 a.m., 9 lbs., 2OV6” long, to Pam and Brian England of Mid­ dleville. Proud grandparents are Carolyn and Butch Tossava of Alto and Joyce and Ken England of Sunfield. GIRL, Tom, Kathy and Patrick Humphrey of Freeport are proud to announce the birth of a new daughter and sister Erin Ruth, bom at Blodgett Hospital Aug. 29, 1991 at 10:41 a.m.. weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs., 21” long. Proud grandparents are Robert and Velma Hum­ phrey of Freeport and Ruth Swann of Rockford. Proud great grandmother is Mrs. George Humprhey Sr. of Hastings. Barry County Marriage Licenses: GIRL, Mark and Cathy Kimber of Ada, an­ nounce the birth of a daughter Britanny Leigh. Weight 8 lbs. 13 ozs. Bom at Butterworth Hospital Sept. 6th. She joins a brother Mit­ chel 216. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Art Kimber of Grand Rapids and Wilma Tasker of Lake Odessa. Scon Alan Fcldpausch, Hastings and Margaret L. Adams. Hastings. Andy Lynn Trowbridge, Vermontville and Michelle Rae Morgan, Hastings. Mark Allen Stahl, Freeport and Shannon Elizabeth Potter. Lake Odessa. Tad Michael Lubitz, Woodland and Kim Marie Gorodenski, Woodland. cw.’ . BOY, Joshua Scott bom Oct. 6 to Jeff and Missy Smith of Augusta. He was welcomed home by sister Elsa. Time: 9:00 a.m. and weighing 8 lbs. 216 ozs. Proud grandparents are Elaine VanderVoord of Grand Rapids. Gerald A. VanderVoord of E. Lansing and Richard and Betty (Smith) Kaub of Kalamazoo. BOY, Russell and Andy Fosburg of Ft. Riley. Kansas have a bauy boy, Colton Russell, bom Sept. 26 at 4:55 p.m. and weighing 8 lbs. 8 ozs. Colton is welcomed home by two brothers, Shane and Chad. Proud grandparents are Larry and Betty Gardiner of Levinworth, Kansas. Mrs. Edith Remenak-Miller announce engagement Mary and Richard Remenak of Shelbyville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Susan, to Kirk Ronald Miller, son of Virginia and the Rev. Ronald P. Miller of Mishawaka, Ind. Jennifer, a 1988 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School, is a senior at Alma College. She will graduate in April with a degree in elementary education. Kirk is a 1990 graduate of Alma College. He is employed by the accounting firm of Crowe, Chizek and Company in Grand Rapids. A wedding is being planned for June 27. 1992, in Grand Rapids. Thenikl-Allison announce engagement RhYImm 21 y Fosburg of Lake Odessa. Great grandmother Kathryn Gardiner of Hastings. GIRL, Cassandra Elaine, bom Oct. 17 at 6:27 a.m. to Dawn and Ronald Kauffman of Clarksville. Weighing 5 lbs. 12 oz. and 19 in­ ches long. Welcoming her home was her brother Ronald D., 22 months old. SON, Ron Smith and Allison Avery of Nashville are pleased to announce the birth of their son. Ross, on Oct. 18 at 7:51 a.m. Weighing 8 lbs. 516 ozs. and 20W inches long. Welcoming him home are Cam, Alexis and Marin. • • • • Hflstnga Reminder Hastings Banner Hastings Weekender Community Advisor Marshal • Battle Creek Shopper News • Lakewood News • M«Mev*e/Caledor«8 Sin & News • Maple Valley News PLACE A CLASSIFIED 24 HOURS-A-DAY 7 DAYB-A-WEEK Cal... ^348-4450 Itif WORLD • RrtYT-tMuS Dr- Wft’ Tate-Blume plan November 30 wedding Rhonda Lynn Tate and Alden Frederick Adolph Blume have announced their engage­ ment and plans for a 6:30 p.m. wedding Saturday. Nov. 30. at John Knox Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids. The bride-elect is the daughter of Sandra Jean Tate of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tate of Greenville. She is a 1987 graduate of Greenville High School and earn­ ed her associate's degree from Davenport College in Grand Rapids. The prospective groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alden Blume of Wyoming. Mich. He is a 1986 graduate of Wyoming Rogers High School and has attended Grand Rapids Community College. Blume is employed as a chair assembler at Steelcase in Grand Rapids. Tate is a personnel clerk at Atmosphere Processing Inc. of Holland. - Send someone a... HAPPY AD Call 948-8051 Davis-Netzel plan May wedding date Frank and Carole Netzel of Lake Odessa are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Dawn Marie, to Gregg Duane Davis, son of Edward and Marilyn Davis of Sunfield. Both Dawn and Gregg are 1989 graduates of Lakewood High School in Lake Odessa. Dawn is currently a junior in the Kirkhoff School of Nursing at Grand Valley State University in Allendale. She is also employed with Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids and with Pennock Hospital in Hastings. (jregg is also a junior at Grand Valley State University. He is majoring in occupational safety and health. Gregg is employed with Roadway Packaging Systems in Grand Rapids. A wedding date of May 16. 1992. is being planned at St. Pius Catholic Church in Grandville. THE SHOW THAT LIFTS YOU UP AND NEVER LETS YOU DOWN! Sponsored by: Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Co-sponsors: J-Ad Graphics and WBCH Monday, November 18,1991 • 7:30 p.m. CENTRAL SCHOOL AUDITORIUM TICKETS: Adult >7.00 Student *5.00 Fun Pak *20.00 (Includes 4 Adults) Tickets available at Chamber Office, WBCH and J-Ad Graphics (Reminder) For more Information call 945-2454 RHYTHM OF THE WORLD • RHYTHMUS PER WElT • RITMQ DEI MUNDO « RYThmE DU MONDE • RHYTHM. Or T^E \\O4D �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 7, 1991 Puppeteer joins medical group on Soviet cheer-up tour by Jose Martinez The Associated Press GRAND RAPIDS - Puppeteer John Byme is headed to the Soviet Union as part of a humor therapy group of medical profession­ als, but the 43-year-old entertainer - and ev­ eryone else will be incognito. Call him Doc Daring. "This is unique. Were all going over in persona. For 18 days, I'll be Doc Daring," Byme said. Byme, puppeteer and managing director of the Puppet Place Theatre troupe based in Wa­ tervliet and Chicago, heads to Moscow Sun­ day as part of a 20-member entourage of clowns and jugglers led by Dr. Patch Adams of the Arlington, Va.-based Gesundheit Insti­ tute. Aside from doling out cheei and good will, the group of seven physicians, one medical student, two fashion models and assorted artists and psychologists also will compile a list of hospitals and contacts for an upcom­ ing airlift of medical supplies to the Soviet Union, Adams said Friday. "This is a first," said Adams, who has clowned in Moscow six times since 1974. "It turned up just three days ago." The San Francisco-based International For- eign Policy Association, at the request of former Soviet Foreign Minister Eduard She­ vardnadze, plans to send a massive shipment of antibiotics and vaccines to Soviet hospi­ tals next month, spokesman Jim Garrison said. Byrne, however, will bring his own medi­ cal supplies: clown-faced Band-aids. The puppeteer has 10,000 of them, along with 100 packets of toothbrushes, soap and sham­ poo samples assembled by the students at Watervliet North Elementary School. He also has puppets. "My background comes into this as a ther­ apist years ago. I got into theatre backwards," Byrne said last week during a telephone in­ terview from a friend's home in Kalamazoo. "I started using puppets while working with amputees and invalids way back when during Vietnam." rhe New Orleans native was drafted into the U.S. Navy, but declared himself a consci­ entious objector and went through bootcamp carrying a broom instead of a rifle. He ended up serving four years as a medic. While working in an amputee ward at a Navy hospital in Philadelphia, Byme started making puppets out of cardboard toilet paper cores as form of therapy for the patients. WTEND SERVICES-1 >---------------------------------------------------------- ---------- —— - ------------------- ------------------- Hastings Area---------------------------------HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 Terry Lane (at Starr School Road). Philip R. Colburn. Pastor. Church phone number is 945-2170, if no answer, call 945-3355. Saturday services are: Sabbath School at 9:20 a.m. (for all ages), and Worship Service at 11:00 a.m. Prayer Meetings Tuesdays. 7:00-8:00 p.m. The community is invited. Our Community Service Center. 502 E. Green Street, is open to the public on Monday and Wednesday. 9-12 noon. To make sure your needs are met. please call 945-2361 for an ap­ pointment for clothing. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Cotant, choir director. Sunday morning 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.. Morning Worship; 4:45 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, (The Bible Church) Bring Your Bible. 600 Powell Road. 1 mile East of Hastings. Our Motto: "The Bible, the whole Bi­ ble. and nothing but the Bible”. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m. Thursday 7:30 prayer meeting and softball for the youth. Pastor Emeritus. Rus Sarver. Phone 945-9224. Every Sunday is Friend­ ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH Part of the Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the midwest. 2415 McCann Rd.. Ir­ ving, Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sunday 10:00 a.m. Holy Commu­ nion; 5 p.m. Evening Prayer. 1928 Book of Common prayer used at all services. ship Day. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church Streets, Philip L. Brown, Pastor. Church phone 616/945-9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. Morning Wor­ ship 8:30 a.m. and 11 u.m. (nursery attendant). Middle High Youth and Senior High Youth 5:30 p.m. Broadcast of worship service over WBCH AM-FM at 10:30 a m. Mondays Children’s Choir 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday Nar­ cotics Anonymous 12:00 noon. Wednesday Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursdays Bazaar Workshop 9 a.m.; Bell Choir 6:30 p.m.; Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m.; CoDcpendents Anonymous 8:30 p.m. Saturday Men's Study Group 8:00 a.m.; Co-Dependents Anonymous 9 a.m. Sunday: Belief Basics Class 9:30 a.m. thru Nov. 10. Friday, Nov. 1 - Visually Impaired Persons 9:30 a.m.; Hastings Women’s Club 12:00 noon. Friday. Nov. 8 - Swiss Steak and Chicken Fund Raiser Dinner for Barry County Habitat for Humanity 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday. Nov. 10 - Laity Sunday. Tuesday. Nov. 12 - Hi-Nooners Potluck/Program 12:00 noon. Wednesday, Nov. 13 - Prayer Group 11:30 a.m.; United Methodist Women Luncheon and Program, noon. Saturday, Nov. 16 - Goodwill Class Potluck and Pro­ gram. 6 p.m.; Tuesday, Nov. 19 ■ United Methodist Men Dinner and Program, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20 - Serendipity Bible Study. 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21 Hollytown Bazaar, 4 to 8 p.m., with dinner from 5 to 7 p.m., $5 adults. $3 children, under age 5 free. Friday, Nov. 22 - Hollytown Bazaar 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. with lun­ cheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., $4 adults. $2 children. INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST. P.O. Box 558, Hastings, Ml 49058 (meeting behind River Bend Travel Agency, Slate St.) Minister. Jim Sandusky. Phone 945-2026. Sunday Services ■ 9:30 a.m.. Bible School; 10:30 a.m., Morning Worship; 6:30 p.m., Evenig Worship; Bible Study. 7:00 p.m. Thursday. BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. MI 49058. Sunday Ser­ vices: Bible Classes 10 a.m.. Wor­ ship II a.m., Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister. Phone 945-2938. Focus on the Family video scries begins Sept. 4-Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. One Nation Under God Bible Correspondence Course. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. James R. Barrett, Asst. Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service, Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00, Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7:00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Pry er meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir pracier ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson Father Charles Fisher. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD, 502 E. Bond. Hastings. Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. 948-2529. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser­ vice - 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings, Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor. Eileen Higbee, Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday. Nov. 3 8:30 Trail Boss Breakfast in Sharpe Memorial Hall; 9:30 and 11:10 Morning Worship Service. Nursery provided. Broadcast of 9:30 service over WBCH-AM and FM; 9:50 Church School for All ages, in­ cluding new Adult Class; 10:30 Special Congregational Meeting. Monday - 7:30 Christian Education Meeting. Wednesday - 7:30 Chancel Choir practice. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hotting* ond loke Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway ■ Hosting* BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" • 110 S. Jefferson ■ 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCT S, INC. 7?0C:^>kRd - Hastings. Michigan GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday, Nov. 10 - 8:00 Holy Communion; 9: 30 Church School (all ages); 10: 45 Holy Communion. Thurs­ day, Nov. 7-7:30 Adult Choir; 8: 00 AA. Friday. Nov. 8 - 7:00 Met Cutting. Saturday, Nov. 9 9: 30 Conf 6; 10:00-6:00 Pasty Sale; 1:30 Skit Practice. Monday. Nov. 11 - 6:00 Positive Parenting; 7:00 Women of Faith BS. Tuesday. Nov. 12 - 3:00 Choir School. Wednesday, Nov. 13-10:30 Word­ watchers; 7:00 Ch. Council. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. James Lcitzman Pastor. Sun­ day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 3887 Coats Grove Road. Pastor Ben Her­ ring. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service 10:45 a.m. THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP, 2750 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A. Arnett. Pastor. Church Office phone 948-2549. Sunday workship 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Childrens Church. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Carl Litchfield. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard, 945-5974. Worship Services — Sunday, 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. 4-H meets Mondays, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study, Wednesdays. 5: 15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers, 801 Barber Rd., Hastings. Nov. 2-7:30 p.m.. Singles to meet; 1st meeting, come and help get organized. Nov. 8 - 4-8 p.m.. Thanksgiving Smorgasbord, turkey, ham and meatballs, dessert and salad buffet. Adults S6. children S2.5O, 4 and under free. Nov. 17 - Sunday (in place of 9 a.m. service) 8:30-10:00 a m. "Come As You Are Hunter's Breakfast." Bring your family, friends and neighbors. Freewill of­ fering. Sponsored by the Youth Group. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF. GOD. 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Michigan. James A. Campbell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a. m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nurseryprovided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7: 00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study • no age limits. BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev Merlin Pratt. Worship 9 a.m. and Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Wednes­ day. 9:30 a.m.. Alive in Christ Bi­ ble Study at Banfield and 7 p.m. at Country Chapel. UMYS 6:30 every Sunday night at Country Chapel ex­ cept first Sunday of the month. Banfield. Delton Area OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK CATHOLIC CHURCH. 6547 Lacey Rd.. Lacey. Mass: Sunday 8: 30 a.m. ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 11252 Fiona Rd. Delton. Masses: Saturday. 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, II a.m. CHURCH OF GOD. 7th DAY. Banfield. Michigan. Services 10 a.m. each Saturday. Call 671-4100 or Box 42. Bedford. Mich. 49020. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10.00 a.m.; Worship 11: 00 a.m ; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Satur­ day Mass 6 30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9: 30 a m. "I still keep the puppets simple to leave a lot to the imagination, especially working with invalids. That way they can take a little something with them into their own pro­ grams," he said. "Puppets really are portable theatre. Il can fit on a wheelchair. Puppets can fit on feet, hands, toes, anything." Doc Daring described by Byme as a HazelM. Messina ) ( LANSING - Hazel M. Messina, 90, of Lans­ ing formerly of Hastings passed away Thurs­ day, October 31, 1991 at Lansing. Mrs Messina was bom on August 30, 1901 at Palo, the daughter of Comellious and Rose (Grinnells) Luce. She attended Fanwick and Sheridon schools. She moved to Grand Ledge in 1918 and to Lansing in 1920 then to Hastings in 1942. She was married to Joseph Messina in 1960. She has lived in Lansing the past four years. Mrs. Messina is survived by two sons, Leland A. Pettit of Haslett and Gerald L. Pettit of Lansing; two step sons, Sidney Messina and Charles Messina both of Newaygo; 21 grand­ children; 37 great-grandchildren and two great­ great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband on October 7, 1985; two sisters; one brother, two sons; two daughters and one step-daughter. Funeral services were held Monday, November 4 at Girrbach Funeral Home with Reverend Darrel Elms officiating. Burial was at Irving Township Cemetety. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Arthritis Foundation. ( Nina A. Manee J FREMONT - Nina A. Manee, 102 of Fremont, formerly of Hastings, passed away Sunday, November 3,1991 at Newaygo Medi­ cal Care Facility in Fremont. Mrs. Manee was bom on February 23,1889 in Hope Township, Barry County, the daughter of William and Ellen (Montogomery) Rock­ hill. She was raised in Ohio and attended schools there. She came to the Hastings area in 1912 where she lived many years. She had resided in Grant since 1985 and in Fremont for the past four months. She was married to Clair Emerson, it ended in divorce. She than married Voyle Manee, he preceded her in death. She was employed as a seamstress at the dry cleaners in Hastings for several years. Mrs. Manee is survived by three step-great­ grandchildren; One step-great-great­ grandchild, one niece; one great nephew; two great nieces. She was also preceded in death by one son, Claude Emerson in 1953; daughter, Bettie Freeman in 1991 and a brother, Walter Rockhill. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 6 at the Wren Funeral Home with Mr. David C. Wren officiating. Burial was at Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Marvin J. White, Sr. j HASTINGS - Marvin J. White, Sr., 83 of 240 East North Street, Hastings, passed away Saturday, November 2,1991 at Tendercare in Hastings. Mr. White was born on June 2, 1908 in Upson, Wisconsin, the son of Mike and Lottie (Vogel) While. He was raised in Wisconsin and attended schools there. He came to Hastings in March 1991 from Wisconsin. He was employed by the Sinclair/AtlanticRichficld Oil Company for 42 years, retiring in 1970. He was a Veteran of World War II serv­ ing in the Coast Guard. He was a life member of the American Legion, Life Member of N.R.A., member Eustis Florida Elks Lodge, member Amateur Radio Operators Association. Mr. White is survived by his son, Marvin J. White, Jr. of Hastings; son, Clifford White of Delafield, Wisconsin; daughter, Sandra Thompson of Frankfort, Illinois; seven grand­ children; five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Edna Carlson in 1938; second wife, Verbine Layton in 1989; two brothers; three sisters. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 6 at Hastings Grace Lutheran Church with Pastor Michael J. Anton officiat­ ing. Burial was in Greenwood Mausoleum in Eustis, Florida. Memorial contributions may be made to TB and Emphysema Foundation. ( Robert L. Engerson combination Willie Wonka and Albert Schweitzer - grew out of Byrne's brief tour of duty as a medic in Vietnam. "They didn't really know what to do with me as a conscientious objector," he said. "So they'd give me medical supplies, a jeep and a driver and send me off to the villages. I got the cold sores, feet and freckles. That's where ) MIDDLEVILLE - Robert L. Engerson, 79 of Middleville, passed away Thursday, October 31,1991 at Springbrook Manor, Grand Rapids. Mr. Engerson was born on April 7, 1912 in Mancelona, the son of Robert and Aldretta Engerson. He was raised in Mancelona and attended Mancelona Schools. He was married to Gladys M. Williams on September 5, 1936 at Elkhart, Indiana. Mr. Engerson was employed at Michigan State Highway Department as a truck driver, retiring in 1976. Mr. Engerson is survived by one son, Robert L. and Carol A. Engerson of Middleville; three grandchildren, Arthur and Diane Hall, Gary and Angela Engerson, Scott and Margaret Engerson; one great-granddaughter, Cynthia Engerson. He was preceded in death by his wife Gladys M. Engerson. Funeral services *’cre held Saturday, November 2 at the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville with Reverend Richard M. Borst officiating. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids. Anna Smith Jonathan Charles Tunes J CALEDONIA - Jonathan Charles Tumes, 26 of Caledonia and formerly of Hastings passed away Saturday, November 2, 1991 at his residence. Mr. Tumes was bom December 19, 1964 in Hastings, the son of Charles and Marilyn (Bauchman) Tumes. He was raised in Hastings and attend Sl Rose and Hastings Schools, graduating in 1983 from Hastings High School. He lived and worked in Indiana for a short time, returned to Hastings and has lived in Caledonia for the past two years. He was a member of SL Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Mr. Tumes is survived by his father and step mother, Charles and Patricia Tumes of Hast­ ings; two sisters, Katherine Tumes of Gary, Indiana and Christine Tumes of Hastings; brother and his wife, Paul and Kristin Tumes of Hastings; step sister and husband, Denise and James Rea of Lacey; step brother, Derric Bond of Hastings; paternal grandmother, Eva Tumes; maternal grandmother, Valborg Bauchman; paternal step grandmother, Mamie Coulson, all of Hastings; two nieces and one nephews; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marilyn Jo Tumes in 1979; brother, Matthew Tumes in 1969; grandfather, August Tumes in 1989 and grandfather, Homer Bauchman in 1990. Rite of Christian burial was held Wednes­ day, November 6 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Reverend Father Charles Fischer officiating. Burial was in Ml Calvary Cemet­ ery in Hastings. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Q The Soviet tour, which winds through the prisons, orphanages and hospitals of Moscow, St. Petersburg and Tallin, Estonia, could prove just as grueling for Byme who must remain in character until he returns to the United States Nov. 21. Bernard J. Huver BELLEVUE - Funeral Mass was said for Bernard J. Huver, 69, of 9500 Wildt Highway, Kalamo Township, Bellevue, at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, October 30, at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bellevue. Mr. Huver passed away Saturday, October 26, in Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, where he had been a patient for one week. He had been ill since July. He was bom in Leighton Township, Allegan County. In 1980 he retired from the Eaton Corporation in Battle Creek after 39'X years. He also farmed his land in Kalamo Township. He served as a staff sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, from December 8, 1942, to December 4, 1945. He was a member of Sl Ann Catholic Church and the Eaton 25 Year Club and a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #8260 in Nashville. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching rodeos, gardening and woodworking. He married the former Yvonne Lines on December 31, 1943 in Allegan County. He is survived by his wife, daughters, Judy Lee Green of Phoenix, Arizona and Kathleen M. Bollender of Nashville; a son, Michael J. Huver of Nashville; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Lewis Huver of Caledonia; and sisters Leona Miller of Fine Lake; Marion Misak and Agnes Busha both of Caledonia, and Joanne Barnes of Rockford. A rosery was recited Tuesday, October 29 at 8:00 p.m. at the Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue. Officiatiing at the Rosary and Mass was Reverend Father Sylvester L Fedewa. Interment was in Kalamo Cemetery, Kalamo Township. Memorial donations were made to the Michiogan High School Rodeo Association. Local arrangements were handled by the Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue. ( Doc Daring came to be. Ogal J. Jordan) WOODLAND - Ogal J. Jordan, 56, of Woodland passed away Friday November 1, 1991 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. He was bom November 17, 1934 in Barry County the son of Irving and Violet (Curtis) Jordan. He graduated from Woodland High School in 1953. He was married to Janice Marie Boulter on September 28, 1956. He was employed at General Motors in Lansing for 25 years. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church of Woodland. Mr. Jordan is survived by his wife Janice; five children, Mitchell Jordan of Lake Odessa; Mrs. Frank (Kimberly) Kuchar of Lansing; Mrs Jim (Tammy) Velte of Woodland; Scott Jordan of Woodland and Becki Jordan at home; his mother Violet Jordan of Lake Odessa; one brother Terry Jordan of Woodland; nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father Irving Jordan October 23, 1970; his sister, Janet Kimble May 22, 1974. Funeral services were held Monday, November 4 at the Zion Lutheran Church, Woodland with Reverend Alan Sellman offi­ ciating. Burial was in Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, envelopes available at the funeral chapel. Arrangements by Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. DELTON - Mrs. Anna Smith, 96, of 4850 South Norris Road, Delton passed away Monday November 4,1991 at Pennock Hospi­ tal where she had been a patient since Friday. Mrs. Smith was bom on January 7,1895 at the homestead farm in Orangeville Township where she had lived her entire life. She was married to Loren Smith on January 8, 1930. Anna loved to cook, raise flowers and was an avid reader. Mrs. Smith is survived by two nieces, Doris Cappon of Hastings and Bernice Yeiter of Kalamazoo; dear friends Connie Johnson and Robert and Charles Count She was preceded in death by her husband Loren on February 5, 1977; three sisters, Ida Luikens, Vina DeLeuw and Nellie Cappon; two brothers John Cappon and Jake Cappon. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 7 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Reverend John Bures of Yankee Springs Bible Church officiating. Burial was at Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Yankee Springs Bible Church, do Williams Funeral Home. ( Marian A. Ralston J HOWARD CITY - Marian A. Ralston, 84, of Howard City, formerly of Lake Odessa passed away Friday, November 1, 1991 in Lakeview, Michigan. Mrs. Ralston was bom December 27, 1906 in Ionia to William and Sylvia Ward. She was proceded in death by her husband, Leland M. Ralston on September 19, 1989. Mrs. Ralston is survived by her children Leland L. Ralston of White Cloud and Laura A. and husband Dick Dard of Howard City; grand­ children, Michael L. Ralston; Nancy Ralston; Les and Carol Patrick; John and Shirley Mays; Jack and Sharon Mutch; Sally Patrick and Ted Zylstra; Sandra Robinson and Jim Fizer, 13 great grandchildren. Graveside services were held Tuesday November 5 at Salt River Cemetery in Shepherd, Michigan. Arrangements by Youngman-McCuliough Chapel in Lakeview, Michigan. Q Gladys J. Canell________ BATTLE CREEK - Gladys J. (Peaslee) Camell, 92 of Arrowood Nursing Home, passed away Friday, October 25,1991 in Arro­ wood, where she had been a resident since June. Mrs. Carnell was bom on March 28,1899, in Otsego, the daughter of the late Seth and Annabelle (Martin) Peaslee. She came to Battle Creek with her family at the age of 10 and has spent the last 30 years in the Delton area. During the 1930s and again during World War II, she was employed by United Steel & Wire Company. Mrs. Carnell spent her winters in Bradenton, Florida from 1960 to 1988. Her husband, of 63 years, Floyd Camel! passed away in 1980. Mrs. Carnell is survived by two sons, Milford Carnell of Delton and Robert Camell of Battle Creek; three daughters, Velma Sutter of Kalamazoo, Lila DePew of Battle Creek, and Doretha Patch of Reno, Nevada; 17 grand­ children; 36 great-grandchildren; three great­ great-grandchildren; and a sister, Dorothy Eberhard of Barryton. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Lee Camell and V. Jack Carnell; one grandson; one great-granddaughter. Funeral services were held Monday, Octob­ er 28 at the Farley Estes Funeral Home, Battle Creek with Reverend Jeff Worden officiating. Burial was in Reese Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Q Russell Bredeweg J WAYLAND - Russell Bredeweg, 83 of Wayland, passed away Friday, November 1, 1991 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. Mr. Bredeweg was bom on September 1, 1908 in Drenthe, the son of George and Grace (Kniithof) Bredeweg. He was raised in Drenthe, and attended Bumips Schools. He was married to Lucille Stephenson on September 1, 1931 at South Bend, Indiana. He was employed at Donnley Kelly Glass in Holland for 21 years, RE Barber Ford, and was self-employed for 18 years in Punta Gorda, Florida. Mr. Bredeweg was a member of Punta Gorda Lions Cub and President for two years. Mr. Bredeweg is survived by his wife, Lucil­ le E. Bredeweg; his children, Marilyn and Arthur Ellingcr of Wayland, Edwin and Mari­ lyn Bredeweg of Muskegon, Gary and Ruth Bredeweg of Holland; 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; one sister, Fannie Hanson of Shelbyville. He was preceded in death by a daughter in 1946. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 5 at the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville with Pastor Alvin Lambert offi­ ciating. Burial was in Pilgrim Home Cemclcry, Holland. Memorial contributions may be made to Middleville Football Fund. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 7, 1991 — page 5 November Is Eldercare Awareness Month Lake Odessa News To The Editor: November is Eldercare Awareness Month in Michigan. Gov. John Engler has joined other gover­ nors and Dr. Joyce Barry, U.S. Commis­ sioner on Aging, in an effort to focus public attention on the needs of our older population, particularly elderly persons at risk of poor health and abuse. The month-long campaign provides an op­ portunity for our community to focus on senior citizens' needs. In November, people all over the country will consider how to help provide the care needed, such as assistance with heavy home chores, personal care, health care, meals, friendly visitors and daily telephone reassurance. longevity, produced by our medical ac­ complishments. four and five generation families, the transiency of the younger generation and the commitment of younger seniors to be caregivers to older senior citizens, complicates and compounds the caregiving role. Eldercare is not a household word yet, but as more people find themselves in need of ser- Letters vices, interest in eldercare programs will grow. The "baby boomers" are developing interest in community service programs for elders now, as they search out resources for their parents. The number of people reaching the age of 85 and older is expected to triple before the turn of the century. In the not too distant future, the baby boomers themselves will begin demanding services. Through sharing ideas, concerns and infor­ mation, we can meet this challenge. Join this effort with me and become involved in elder­ care, no matter what your age. Involvement can start with something as simple as identify- ing an older relative, friend or neighbor who routinely needs just a little of your time. If you want more information or if you have ideas to share, I urge you to contact the Area Agency on Aging for Region Hl-an agency that coordinates services for the elderly in our area. Caregiving is vital in our society if our senior citizens are to maintain a high quality of life, which means protecting independence and self respect. Sincerely, Wayne Miller Hastings Two-party system Is what’s wrong with America 7b The Editor: What’s wrong with our country? After listening to the confirmation hearing of Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court, it’s very clear to me what’s wrong. It's the two-party system — Democrat and Republican. All my life I thought it an honor to be a Democrat. Now I’m totally ashamed to be called by that label — even more so had I been a Republican. If the charges of sexual harassment brought by Anita Hill were not serious enough to bring Thomas into court before judge and jury, the subject should not have been brought before the Senate committee, which had no power or authority to render a verdict, innocent or guilty. Some have said bringing this episode before the T.V. public would help make men more aware of harassment. It sure will make both men and women realize a woman bringing sexual harassment charges against any man. furnahedby . Mark short of bodily injury or rape, has a very slim chance of winning her case. If our large manufacturing companies were to operate like our federal government, they would have gone out of business long ago. Notice the similarities. Each company has its president, vice president, adviser commit­ tee, and many other separate divisions. But there the similarities end. All in a business are working together toward one goal — to make money and serve the people. They harmonize together. Why? Because there’s no two-party system fighting each other. Our government knows how to make money, but they don’t know how to spend it, and know not how to serve the people. Our government is big business. They just don’t know how to act like one, and they never will as long as there are two parties fighting each other. The way the Democrats and Republicans lined up against each other at the Senate con­ firmation brought to mind the fight at the O.K. Corral, Custer’s Last Stand and many of our cities’ street gangs. This country never will, but if it only would banish the words ’’Democrat’’ and “Republican” from our vocabulary and let each of us say, "I’m an American bom citizen of the United States.” then we could vote on a candidate for office on their past record and not because they belong to some ungodly party. Lawton Home Delton Why not burn Striker house? To The Editor I have the perfect solution for the Striker House: Why don’t we let the fire department bum it down? That way. they get the training and we get rid of one big eyesore. Warren McLaury Hastings Write us a Letter! D. Christensen of Edward D. Jonas & Co. Securities protection up to SEC The Sccuritira Act of 1933 .was thpfjrsttaw enacted by Congress to regulate the securities market. It outlined the registration of securities prior to sale, disclosure of financial data in a prospectus, anti-fraud provisions and more. In 1940, the Investment Company Act re­ quired registration and regulation of invest­ ment companies by the Securities and Ex­ change Commission (SEC). The 1940 act fur­ ther set the standards by which mutual funds operate in the areas of promotion, reporting to shareholders, pricing of securities, sale to the public and allocation of investments within their portfolios. These two acts are still the most important pieces of securities legislation protecting the public. However, the pooled investment funds of tax-qualified pension plans at banks and in­ surance companies arc exempt from regula­ tion under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of 1940. John Collins, a spokesman for the Invest­ ment Company Institute (ICI), says the ex­ emption was justified because at that time banks and insurance companies handled pen­ sion funds for more professional, sophisticated investors representing major corporations and pension plans. . Today, though, banks and insurance*com­ panies have taken an increasingly active role in directing investments for small employers through the use of defined contribution plans and 401-K plans. These employers, for the most part, arc not professional investors. Like the general public, they need the protection of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of 1940. The banking and insurance industries op­ pose lifting the exemptions they currently en­ joy. They argue that the pooled investment ac­ counts are adequately covered by state and federal regulations. This issue has yet to be resolved, but it will be interesting to sec how it unfolds. — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Close Change Company AT&T 38’/. —'/. Ameritech 61’/. -’/. -’/. 53’/. Anheuser-Busch Chrysler 12'/, + 1'/. 24’/. + 2’/. Clark Equipment CMS Energy 17 —’/. Coca Cola 65’/. -’/. Dow Chemical 52’/. —’/. —1 Exxon 60’/. 27 Family Dollar —rz. 26’/. —’/. Ford 33’/. -1s/. General Motors Great Lakes Bancorp 9’/. +’/. — Hastings Mfg. 39 —2'1, IBM 96’/. -1s/. 48s/. JCPenney 96 Johnson & Johnson + ’/. 41’/. -1’/. Kmart -2’/. 103 Kellogg Company 34’/. —•/. McDonald's 36'/. -’/. Sears 16 + ’/. Southeast Mich. Gas 21’/. -’/. Spartan Motors 44’/. + ’/. 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Ml 49058 PUfeLlC HEARING HOPE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Monday, November 18,1991 • 7:00 p.m. Hope Township Hall, 5463 S. Wall Lake Rd., Hastings, Between Head and Schultz Rds. An application has been made by Daniel Bolthouse, 4545 Walldorf! Rd.. Delton, Ml 49046, Section 28, Hope Township, to request a Variance for parcels A. B, C & D. Property has been surveyed for a division of property to conform with the Plat Act which is in the process of be­ ing applied for. Applicant requests variance from the Zon­ ing Ordinance requirement o' only one dwelling per pro­ perty, Section 16.1 (A), Article XVI. Application is available for public inspection. For further information contact the Township office 948-2464 or Zoning Administrator 623-2267. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon the variance request will be given the oppor­ tunity to-be heard either verbally or in writing. Richard H. Leinaar Hope Township Zoning Administrator ’ JIM, JOHN, DAVE. ..at 945-3412 For Quilters: Calico • Batts Thread • Needles Plastic Templates Rulers to SUBSCRIBE! Pendleton Wool D.D.S. 795-6000 Apply in writing to ... Farm Business Mobile Home Personal Belongings Rental Property Motorcycle Since 190S BANNER WANTED BARRY COUNTY LUMBER Individual Health Group Health Retirement • Life Home Auto Cal! 948-8051 SAtESHELP 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. or flexible, experience in burned. One would wonder who gave the story to the writers of the 1980s book. It must have been recorded somewhere many years ago. since the events took place so long ago. Tom and Jackie Gilliland have been out of state visiting in Maryland, her uncle Russell Miller in Virginia and son Tom in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. John Hemming has been named a reci­ pient of the fifth annual Ferris Distinguished Alumni Service Award. He was honored for his interest, loyalty and service in support of the FSU Alumni Association activities and meetings in both all-college and his alumni associations through the past year. Earl and Norma Decker were called back to this area from Florida because of the illness of Norma’s parents. Several couples have left for Florida. Some of them plan to return for short visits in late December. Hometown Apparel has moved its location a block south, next door to Swift's Flower Shop. Additional real estate transfers include those of Everett Kenyon to David and Loreen Wickens, and Kenneth and Gina Courts to Clarence and Nancy Desgranges. A retirement party was held at West Elementary to honor Grace Larson of Saranac and Joyce Steele of Perry Road, which is a stone's throw from the north Barry County line. Both had taught elsewhere before their long careers tn the West El building. Steele had taught in Carlton Township's Brown School, Quantrell in Eaton County, and West Sebewa and Rosenberger in Ionia County before her 27 years in Lake Odessa. Larson taught 32 years in West El after a few years at Grand Ledge and a rural school near Saranac. She is a Berlin Township native. Lakewood schools are having parent­ teacher conferences this week. Elementary and junior high grades are having theirs on Tuesday evening. The entire school district has conferences Wednesday afternoon and evening, with classes.in the morning only. Thursday all schools -are playing host to parents m the afternoon and the high school only on Thursday evening. There are no school classes scheduled for Friday, Nov. 8. Two local students are on the dean's list at Kalamazoo College. Shannon Johnson, daughtei of W, Curtis and Patricia Johnson of Fourth Avenue, is one, and the other is Mark, son of Steve and Diane Barnum of Brown Road. Lakewood Baptist Church on M-50 across from the high school will be host for Harold Vaughan Ngv. 10-14 for a series of services with the theme "Christ’s Life for Your Life.” He will be speaking at 10, 11 and 6 on Sunday and at 7 each night Monday through Thurs­ day. The Rev. Darrel Elms is pastor of the host church. There will be special music each night and nursery care will be provided. Dr. John Hemming brought the morning message on Sunday at Central United Methodist ChUrch.■ He is chairman of the stewardship emphasis. His sermon title was "We Are a Family: A Christian Family." Ladies of the Sebewa Church of God are having their Christmas bazaar Friday, Nov. 8, at the First Congregational Church on Fourth Avenue. They will serve coffee and rolls all day with lunch, featuring soups, pies and sandwiches. INSURANCE COVERAGE Quality Preventative and Restorative Family Dentistry Part-Time Evening Retail Attention Area Businesses! Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 Ionia County real estate transfers include those of Joan Spalding of Gowen to Wallace and Shery l Reed of Lake Odessa, and Richard and Sheila Stank of Lake Odessa to Dale and Ruth Petrie of Sunfield. The extension service of MSU recently honored the Matt Arends family on North Jef­ ferson Road as being "Friends of Extension” for 1991. The family lost its dairy bams in a fire five years ago and rebuilt the following year, using full wall ventilation. Use of Ex­ tension ideas for the ventilization feature has brought thousands of visitors from the USA and Canada to the Arends farm. The family has used uncounted hours of telephone time and tour time sharing with those interested. The Lions Club was host for a party Hallo­ ween night for youngsters. The Jaycecs had another party at a local downtown pizza parlor. Central Church had a party for its children and youth. Pineview Drive is now driveable, with a hard surface. This is in the newly annexed area added to the village. Long known as "The Pines." the heavily wooded acreage is being developed by Eckstrom and Bulling. Two homes on the lakefront are completed, and construction has begun on two others on the west perimeter, alongside the channel, which was probably dug many years ago when the McLaughlins developed the Willowbrook Golf Course for housing. Several trees in The Pines have been felled to allow for basements of the new homes, but all possible trees were left standing. The west end of Lakeview Drive ended in a cul-de-sac. but now continues west a few rods and then Pineview swings toward the north. Mary Fran Armstrong and Fran Hybarger recently attended the craft show at St. Mary’s Hall in Carson City. Mrs. Hybarger saw several of her Hubbardston friends and relatives. There were more than 50 ex­ hibitors. The Altar Society served lunch. Plans are well under way for the 1991 Lake wood Community Service’s Christmas Basket project. The committee is awaiting names and needs from the Department of Social Services in Kent, Ionia, Barry and Eaton counties. After that data is available, the assignments will be made to most chur­ ches in the Lakewood district. Surplus com­ modities are already in stock to be used in the food baskets. This is a mammoth project, with the organization honed to a fine science by the present and past organizers. Sorting and pack­ ing will be done Dec. 10 to 13. Deliveries will be on Saturday, Dec. 14. The sudden drop in temperatures caused householders to do their vital fall chores quickly, with garden hoses to be drained, storm panels installed, winter coals and boots brought out of storage. Even while these winter tasks were being done, some persistent leaves hang on the trees and homeowners wonder when they can finish raking them. A Lansing radio station ran a series of vignettes on area mysteries on the station Oct. 31. A reporter checked with a local source about any haunted houses or other mystifying occurrences. The beck "Haunted Heartlands” in the local library carried a story about the Shopbell-Kussmaul house on Sixth Avenue at Tupper Lake Street, which had many strange happenings soon after the house was built atop the foundation of an earlier house that had $1 2^yo.*up SEWING MACHINE REPAIR BY MR. J 218 E. State St., Hastings Ph. 945-9673 402 Thornton, Middleville (Comer of Thornton and M-37) Now Taking Appointments Monday-Friday Evening Hours Available NASHVILLE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER “Offering New Therapies Not Available at Other Area Cllnica’ Announcing the CLOSING of the Medical Practice of JOHN F. HILDEBRANDT at 307 N. Main St., Nashville, Ml. • Effective Dec. 20th Records available upon written request. For new physician referral call Pennock Hospital 945-3451. Dr. Michael Callton Back Pain • Neck Pain • Headaches • Leg & Arm Pains • Numbness & Tingling • Work Injuries • Auto Injuries • Sports Injuries • Farm Injuries , NEW PATIENT SPECIAL ; ।Examination, X-Rays, S^EOO*i । and Treatment............................i | MUST BRING COUPON TO REDEEM OFFER • OFFER EXPIRES 11/12/91 I1 •Intended for the person who pays cash. Most Insurances Accepted 127 S. Main St., Nashville Ph. 852-2070 �Use voting privilege, or lose it To The Editor: 1 am writing to you concerning a very disturbing viewpoint appearing in the "Public­ Opinion” section of the Hastings Barner on Oct 24 The question appearing in that issue was “What do you think of the Democrats’ presidential candidates?" It was the view expressed by a Dowling resident that saddened me the most. Her exact quote was "I’ve never voted in my life, and I don’t miss it a bit. A lot of people say one vote can sway it, but I can’t see that it does. The Electoral College votes, not us." It upsets me that as communism continues to fall all over the world, as people are dying for the chance to vote, as democracy is on the uprise, that in this country someone would possess that attitude. Unfortunately, it seems to me that far too many people think in the same fashion. Less then a century ago, women, African Americans, and those who did not own pro­ perty could not vote. Gradually, through pro­ tests. extensive lobbying and sometimes even bloodshed, voting privileges were extended to these people. And now in 1991. she and others like her, "don’t miss it (voting) a bit." The Electoral College does indeed elect the President. But it is we. the American voters, who indirectly elect the college. The popular vote determines which party's representatives are sent to the Electoral College, it is those representatives who. in turn, elect the President. Only by voting can the American public place quality people in the Presidency. Only by using the privilege many have died to ob­ tain for us may we hope to be great. Only by being responsible enough to care may we continue to grow. In conclusion. I would like to cite former President Dwight D. Eisenhower: ’’The future of this republic is in the hands of the American voter.” Tom Wiswell Concerned voter Bloomington, Illinois *D0 XOU SUPPOSE IF HE DON’T ANSWER HE’LL JUST GO AWAY?!...1 Are weighted grades a good idea? To The Editor: I read the article in the Oct. 31 issue of The Banner regarding weighted grades in the Hastings High School and 1 was troubled by some of the thoughts I had on the issue. First of all. if a weighted grading system is implemented, does this deal with only advanc­ ed placement courses or do they weigh courses on all levels? For example, if a stu­ dent takes the lowest level government course and cams an A, is this as valuable as someone who cams an A in Government A code, but not as much as an A earned in an A.P. course? What about English, math or history? All have different levels. Is an A in basic math a*, valuable as an A in pre-calculus? Another problem I have with weighted grades is the considera:ion of the students who take lower level classes. Are they to be penalized for not being as smart as other kids. or for wanting to take vocational classes rather than college prep classes? True, it doesn’t seem right if someone finishes in the top 10 and takes only lower level courses, but this is the only chance many of these students get for recognition. Students who take A.P. courses will their recognition when they gel accepted to major universities and gel financial scholarships because in these cases, G.P.A.s are not as valuable as the classes themselves. When I was in high school, I felt weighted grades had their merit, but I now realize it was merely an ego trip. Students should only judge themselves and their personal achievements, not others. Sincerely, Bret Laubaugh Hastings Dr. Kevorkian is no‘h To The Editor: The following is from the oath of the physi­ cian, Hippocrates: “1 will follow that method of treatment which, according to my ability and judge­ ment, I consider for the benefit of my pa­ tients, and abstain from whatever is deleterious and: mischievous. I will give no deadly medicine to anyone if asked, nor sug­ gest any such counsel; furthermore. I will not give to a woman an instrument to produce abortion." If Dr. Jack Kevorkian took his oath, he is violating it. Dealing in death is a time-honored profes­ sion. The ancient doctor did not, however, regard death-dealing to be an appropriate part of the profession of the healer and physician. One wonders what oaths or vows arc taken by a modem medical doctor. I also wonder if there is some device by which a doctor of to­ day can rationalize such practices as abortion and euthanasia. I personally do not know if such practices can or should be forbidden by law. However. 1 perceive a difference between the practices rejected by Hippocrates and the art of healing, which he chose to practice. Dr. Kevorkian may be providing a marketable service. However. I doubt if the giving of deadly medicine can in any manner be considered the art of healing. Sincerely, Frederick G. Schantz Hastings Be a part of ‘Miles for Meals’ To The Editor: At lunchtime every day, in driveways ail over Barry County, the arrival of a COA vehi­ cle signals a daily ritual. A friendly driver delivers a nutritious meal, a biscuit for the dog, and a few minutes of friendly visiting five days a week, every week of the year. "Meals on Wheels" are available to any homebound senior age 60 and over who lives in Barry County. This program truly serves the entire county, from Baseline Road in the southwestern part of the county to Parmalee Road in the north. COA drivers cover more than 180 miles a day and deliver approximate­ ly 21,000 meals a year. Home Delivered Meals are designed for the senior unable to prepare a meal for him or herself and who has no one at home to help cook a meal. Some seniors only need meals long enough to recuperate from illness or surgery. Some of Hastings Banner Devoted to the Interest* of Berry County since 1856 published bv Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President Stephen Jacobs Treasurer our friends have been on the meal program for many years. They credit the program with helping them stay at home for as long as possible. They ap­ preciate the drivers and consider them to be trusted friends. Please show your support for Barry County's older citizens by participating in the third annual “MHes for Meals” walkathon. When you collect pledges for this event, or make contributions, you help make the meals affordable for all. Call 948-4856 for more information. Ronald Nash Hastings Zoning variance approval ‘appalling’ To The Editor: I am totally appalled with the decision made Oct. 28 by the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission to issue a special use per­ mit for manufacturing, storing, and testing high explosives in an area zoned for res idential/agriculture. Within the past 18 months, the commission has granted two variances that have adversely affected our otherwise peaceful neighborhood. The first such variance was given for the operation of a kennel. This special use permit was revoked almost a year ago because the ap­ plicant did not conform to her application re­ quirements. This problem still exists, and has presented a continuous, dangerous, disruptive problem for our neighborhood. Barry County residents should be advised that if they are in the process of fighting a pen­ ding zoning variance for their neighborhood, they should come prepared to ask the Planning and Zoning Commission to adhere to their own guidelines. . ;1 Why did thePlanning and Zoning Commis­ sion apparentlyJawe. comments made by. those whb opposed* (Re variance? Why did they choose to violate as many as five of the six standards that ihey are appointed to uphold? > All Barry County residents should be prepared to confront this Commission to force them to provide justification for any variance they pass by proving that they have met their own standards. In our situation, consider this: 1. The applicant had already been manufac­ turing, testing and storing his explosives for more than six months, in violation of zoning for that area. Is there no penalty for ignoring the law? 2. The applicant detonated explosives that have literally shaken the foundation of our house, which is located a half mile away. I would consider this neither "harmonious.” nor “nonhazardous.” 3. Though we live the closer than any of the neighbors who favored the variance, that fact seemed to mean nothing to the commission. 4. Regardless of the number of persons who apparently favor the variance, shouldn’t the main criteria for granting such a variance be the commission’s own standards? It is my understanding that zoning or­ dinances arc enacted to protect the public and their investment in homes and property. When people buy property in a community, they do so because they enjoy what that com­ munity has to offer. When you buy a home in the country, you do so in part to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere that such an environment Public Opinion1 . letters offers. Why should this environment be arbitrarily changed by a group of men who have no vested interest in that area and which has no effect on them? Since a zoning variance is just that — a deviation from the established norm, should not such deviations be granted very seldom and under the strictest conditions? Would a Planning and Zoning Board member living, for instance, in Indian Hills allow such a variance within 1/2 mil$ of his residence? I get the feeling that current Planning and Zoning Commission members feel that it is their “calling" to grant variances to just about anyone wlfo^abujies, .for .wKate^ir reason. Because ofthi# Latitude, or ttc&ue tKKJTIg­ nore their job responsibilities, I feel that none of these men should be in a position to make these important decisions affecting our lives. Since the Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners is responsible for appointing the members of the Planning and Zoning Com- mission, I feel that it is their obligation to monitor what is going on in regards to the ar­ bitrary granting of variances. / Are they sensitive enough to our needs to even bother to address the problem? Perhaps it is time for the public to bring to light other such instances of reckless approval of variances already passed or pending by writing to this publication or to the Barry County Board of Commissioners to voice their concern. If Planning and Zoning Commission members see no responsibility to the people they are empaneled to protect, then I feel they should either be replaced, or eliminate all "standards" that they are supposed to abide by or automatically allow passage of all zon­ ing variances requested! Sincerely, Elbert F. Black Hastings Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general Interest. Tl» following guidelines have been established to help you: •Make your letter brief and to the point. •Letters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must Include their signature, address and phone number. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Sc. id letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. BoxB Hastings, Mi 49058 Is the recession over? The Bush Administration is telling the public that the current recesckm is turn­ ing-around, that economically things are getting better, and that the recovery has begun. Do you fee! this is true? I John Jacobs Vice President Frederic Jacobs Secretary Newsroom David T. Young lEdttor) Elaine Gilbert /Assistant Editor) Todd Tubergen /Spent Editor) Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Sue Hinckley Sandra Ponsetto Jeff Kaczmarczyk Sharor. Miller Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m. ■ 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. - noon. Barb Schteh, Hastings: Scott Ommen Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Phylis Bowers Subscription Rates: SI3 per year tn Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere "No. I don’t think it’s over. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: PO. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) Rhonda Leep, Middleville: "Personally it’s not. but then I have a job. As far as the schools and business, it is hot.’’ Dorothy Sena, Battle Creek: Bob Aboon, Hastings: "NO. There are too many people out of work. Pe ople are laid off right “No. People are unemployed and keep get­ ting out of work. Jobs are and left." scarce.” T™T' Medaris, Middleville: “No, because prices are so expensive. There are not enough jobs. Too ' many plants are closing.” George V Hastings: “fao. I work for the stale. I see the effects of the recession in the budget cuts. Engler just cut another 5 percent.” ______________ �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 7, 1991 — Page 3 Community involvement needed to solve aged problems; by David T. Young Editor The aged, the fastest-growing segment of American society, also is becoming the fastest-growing challenge for the future. So said Barry County Commissioner Orvin Moore, who also is chairman of the Southwest Michigan Commission on Aging, in a “First Friday Lunch and Learn" program last week at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. "Senior citizens today outnumber teen­ agers, for the first time in our nation’s history," Moore pointed out. He added that the over 65 population has grown by 12 percent in the last decade and the fastest-growing age group of all is the 75 years and older. Moore said that today’s largest age group, the babby boomers, will join the ranks of the aged early in the next century, whch will real­ ly put a lot of pressure on the system of caring. As chairman of the regional aging agency, which monitors programs and distributes funds, Moore said that money continues to be the key challenge. “The question is what is adequate funding for aging programs?" he asked. Region Ill now receives about $102,000 an­ nually, which is not meeting the program’s needs, he said, because the state is making painful budget cuts. "We have to look at alternative sources of funding," he said, particularly from the private and business sector. “The communities must become involv­ ed." he said. "They must become aware of what services are needed and where. Moore said he’d like to involve the business and corporate community in the congregate and home-delivered meals programs. Besides funding, the biggest problem con­ cerning senior citizens is how they are being wasted, Moore said. “We need to get away from the welfare ap­ proach (to the elderly),” he said. "We need to stop wasting the wealth of seniors’ knowledge. Let us allow the seniors who want to be involved to do so. We shouldn’t just put them away in rocking chairs." He added, "We need to readjust our think­ ing and stop putting older people away in homes and letting them sit idle. They are a natural resource that should be used." Moore said organizations like the Area Agency on Aging and the Commission on Ag­ ing cannot make these changes and meet the challenges alone. In a question and answer session, a question arose about the definition of respite care, one of the services mentioned. Tammy Pennington, director of the local Commission on Aging, said that respite care is similar to Hospice, "but you have to be determined to be terminally ill for Hospice. Older people with Alzheimer’s Disease or ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) aren’t con­ sidered terminal.” The respite care giver actually spells the primary care giver for up to fours per day on a regular basis. For example, a man caring for his mother could get a break to take care of business elsewhere while the respite care person pinch hits by being with the patient. Pennington said respitre care givers can do even more, such as do the laundry or fix lunch while the primary care giver is away. Another question was about transportation services for ambulatory senior citizens. Barry County uses a grant through the Michigan Department of Transportation for Barry County Transit. However, one man in the audience asked what good that service is if it picks him up in Nashville at 7 a.m. and then takes him home at 5 p.m. He said it wouldn’t be pleasant for an older person to spend a good part of a cold winter day in downtown Hastings. Pennington answered, "Transportation is perhaps one of the greatest unmet needs for the aged in Barry County.” She said the COA is trying to set up a net­ work of volunteers to give senior citizens rides for doctor’s appointments and to go to cities like Grand Rapids. Battle Creek and Kalamazoo. But, it was pointed out, senior citizens need to prove to the transit authority that they need services by using them. Moore said the transportation problem is not unique to Barry County, it is everywhere. Another question zeroed in on binding, ask­ ing where money for senior citizens’ pro­ grams will come from while the state is cut­ ting back on services because of a budget crunch. Moore said the Area Agency on Aging is looking at getting more money and help from the private and corporate communities, "the Kelloggs and the Upjohns." He said that “We’ve had some success, but it’s been a long, hard sell job." He also said that the COA gets a boost from fund-raising programs such as the upcoming "Miles for Meals" walkOne woman in the crowd said she believes that there should be more interaction between senior citizens and the local schools. Moore stressed that problems for the aged have become more serious in the last 20 years because of the clianging nature of American society. In days gone by, grandparents stayed within the family to help raise children in what has been referred to as ’’the European Idea." However, with the mobility of young and middle-aged people these days, the trend is to have the aged live at home alone or be sent to nursing centers. Kenneth Miller, speaking from the au­ dience, said, “I think wo pretty much have to help ourselves. But now there are people who are falling through the cracks because they don’t have family and their kids have moved away. “We’re net looking for the government to do all these things for us. 1 think the govern­ ment should be complimented for what it is doing for senior citizens " “Yes, we can’t really rely totally on the government,” Moore said. “The community has got to be involved. We have to look positively at the future and work together. “If we all sit back to wait for Big Brother to help, it won’t help us,” he added. “Govern­ ment has its own problems." Slate Rep. Bob Bender, who represents all of Barry County except for the townships of Yankee Springs and Thomapple, was in the audience and he was asked what chances there are of getting more state funding for senior citizens. “Slim and none," he answered. "We have declining resources from the state and federal levels in an attitude that people clearly do not want a raise in taxes. So there just isn’t an easy answer.” Bender echoed Moore’s suggestion that volunteerism and the private and corporate sector could make up for the loss in public funding. The Lunch and Learn sessions are held at noon on the first Friday of every month at the Democratic Party headquarters. Thomas Jeffeerson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Tlic Democratic Party sponsors the pro­ grams. which are free and open to the public. Traffic light ‘a go’ for Industrial Park by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Hastings City Council and the Michigan Department of Transportation approved installation of a traffic light at the corner of State Street and Industrial Park Road earlier this year, but it’s still up in the air as to when the light actually will go up. "It's a go," said Hastings Director of Public Services Mike Klovanich. "Part of the program was to widen the south side of the intersection (Industrial Park Drive leading to the County Sheriff’s Department) and that has been done, and the lines have been painted as agreed. "The left turn lanes on either side of Industrial had to be lined up so they faced each other," he said. Klovanich said he sent a letter to MDOTs Traffic and Safety District office in Kalamazoo Oct. 25 stating that the city had completed the work as requested. Don Wartella, a district traffic and safety technician from MDOTs Kalamazoo office, said he couldn’t give a date when the light would be installed. "It will probably be quite a few months before you see a signal there," he said. "It's unfortunate but that's not an unusual length of time. There is quite a bit of paper work, scheduling and equipment to be purchased yet." Reactions to the pending traffic light are mixed from business owners at the busy intersection. Al Jarvis, owner of McDonald's at the corner of Industrial Park and State, said he believes the light may actually cause more accidents. "More accidents happen at corners with traffic lights," he said. "There are a lot more rear-enders and people trying to run yellow lights." Orvin Moore (right), a Barry County Commissioner and chairman of the Southwest Michigan Area Agency on Aging, chats with James Pino of the Democratic Party Committee. ___________ Watershed group to hear former director of DNR David Hales, former director of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, will be the speaker at a meeting of the Thor­ napple River Watershed Group at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21. The group’s session will be held at the Caledonia Township Hall in the village of Alaska, 7248 68th St., at the corner of Thor­ napple River Drive. Hales, whose speech is scheduled to start at 7:30. will talk about the impact of Gov. John Engler and new DNR Director Rollie Hannes on environmental issues and about the effect of state budget cutbacks on environmental policies and programs. He also is expected to discuss proposed changes in federal wetlands regulations, the role of environmental interest groups in form­ ing public policy, and how such groups can enhance their roles. Hales served as DNR director under the ad- Hales' talk and information about the Thor­ napple River Watershed Group will be provided. As usual, the meeting, which will include a membership drive, is open to the public. The group is dedicated to protecting and preserving the Thornapple River, a tributary of one of the state’s largest rivers, the Grand. The group’s focus is to monitor, evaluate, col­ lectively inform and encourage preservation of the river, its environs and wildlife. Participation in the Tixjrnapple River Watershed Group is open to anyone in­ terested. Meetings take place every two mon­ ths on the second Thursday of the month at a location within the watershed area, which in­ cludes Caledonia, Middleville, Hastings and Nashville. The group’s goals are to provide a regional vision for the Thomapple River, to promote responsible land use and environmental prac­ tices within the watershed, to coordinate This intersection, at Industrial Park Drive and West State Street in Hastings, is scheduled to get a traffic light to avoid some of the confusion and traffic accidents. Jarvis also said that he feels the light also will cause more congestion at the corner. "I hope it works, But the problem out here seems to be the speed more than anything," he added. Jim Wiswell, owner of Barry County Lumber, said he feels the traffic light will benefit the public from a safety standpoint. "The traffic light is almost anti-climatic because of Apple Street," said Ernie Lewis, the Vildng-Tyden Corporation's personnel manager, "That gave us another outlet with several options." Earlier this year, Apple Street was widened and extended to connecting Broadway to Industrial Park Drive. "It's a lot better than it was and the light will make it that much better," said Lewis. "Apple Street helps the people going east but it doesn't help the people who still have to go left at State. "The light will make it much easier to exit Industrial Park Drive and it's something people have wanted fa a long time," he said. Fire damages MSU Cooperative Extension Office by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer A gas leak ignited a fire Wednesday that struck the Michigan State University Coop­ erative Extension Office in Hastings. No one was injured in the blaze that broke out at 7:30 a.m. in the furnace room of the Extension Office at 301 S. Michigan Ave. But the fire caused heat, smoke and water damage that shut down the office, probably for the rest of the week. County Extension Director Jan Hartough said the Cooperative Extension Office would operate out of the Barry County Courthouse until the damage is repaired. The building was empty when a passerby noticed smoke coming from the eaves and called the Hastings Fire Department. "We’re fortunate no one was hurt," Har­ tough said. "Another 20 minutes and it might have been a lot worse." Hastings Firefighters said gas leaking from a supply valve leading to the boiler spread to the nearby water heater, where the water heater's pilot light ignited the blaze. Firefighters, who were at the scene for over an hour, were able to contain the blaze in the furnace room. But the rest of the office suf­ fered heat and smoke damage. "There was water damage from a water pipe that burst over the boiler from the heat," said assistant fire chief Eldon Jackson. Damages were estimated at $4,000 to S5.000, according to Jackson. SW Barry County Sewer construction projected to begin in the spring J-Ad Graphic News Service If all goes well, construction of a sewer system that will serve southwest Barry County will begin in the spring, said a sewer authority official. Land has been obtained, easements are being sought and plans are near completion. "1 believe we will start taking bids for the construction in late January and construction will start in the spring,” said Rich Pierson who has been heading the project for the Southwest Barry County Sewer Authority. The sewer project will encompass Pine, Wall and Fine lakes and the village of Delton. Once the cost has been determined, the Sewer Authority will begin selling bonds to finance the system. In August, the Sewer Authority established a business office in the old title office on Main Street in Delton. The sewer authority has received about 25 percent of the easements necessary to get the project under way and is actively seeking to obtain the rest. The Sewer Authority must obtain permission to install and maintain pipes in the ground under public and private roads and property. Progress is also being made on the sewage treatment site, according to Pierson. "We have completed hydrological and geological studies for the treatment site on Osborne Road, and there is nothing to indicate that it will not be a viable site, he said. Winter arrives early has arrived early Some of the snow has melted from the bright sun, but areas in the north and west of the county are still struggling with as much as 10 to 12 inches of snow and temperatures in the low Zus. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 7. 1991 Assyria recall defeated Viatec has announced plans for expansion, which is expected to create more jobs at the local plant, located on West State Street In Hastings. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The bid to unseat three Assyria Township officials was defeated by a three-to-one margin Tuesday, as 359 voters went to the polls for a special recall election. The official counts for and against the recall of each official are: Supervisor Diana Newman, 74 to 274; Trustee Bill Neal, 79 to 271; and Trustee Ken Strain, 87 to 269. Newman said she is very excited about the results. "This community really came together to meet a challenge, and we hope to harness some of that energy to face some of the challenges ahead for our township," she said. "Recalls are not bad," added Newman. "They are a part of the democratic process and I thank God we had the response that we did. "It's not all bad when it brings us together the way it did. It shows us that what we are doing is right. We hope to continue and to improve and get the community involved," she said. Recall organizer Virginia Collige said she does not know if her group will pursue their disagreements with the Township Board any further. "We managed to keep them (township officials) from spending all the money in the treasury for six months, and I guess that's about all we can do for now," she said. "I learned a lot. Politicians can't be beaten if they have enough power behind them. It's not what the people want, because if they (politicians) put enough pressure on people, they will do what they want them to." Recall proponents charged that the Township Board did not properly balance its books and approved a deficit budget for fiscal 1991-92. They also alleged that the board mishandled property assessments, leading to additional costs. The group also objected to improvements made on one road, when they felt other roads needed more work. Township officials answered those allegations, stating that the township is not broke and had a balance of $107,818 as of OCL1. The board defended hiring Consolidated Government Services to reappraise property in the township, stating that the work was mandated by the state. Also, since Cox Road between M-66 and Case Road floods regularly in the spring, the board said repairs are necessary to ensure police, fire and emergency access. The recall campaign originally included all five township officials. However, not enough signatures were collected on recall petitions to put the names of Treasurer Nianne Jarrard and Clerk Dena Miller on Tuesday's ballot. Emmet Harrington, a spokesman for Citizens to Retain Good Government, a group that supported the board throughout the recall attempt, echoed Newman's sentiments. "The majority of citizens have expressed confidence in the present board and I think we should join together and look forward to tomorrow for the good of the township. "It's time to bury the hatchet and get moving toward the future." Viatec plans expansion Kenneth Kensington, chief executive of­ ficer at Viatec. announced expansion plans that will increase the company’s manufactur­ ing assembly area by 50 percent in Hastings before the end of the year. Viatech/Hastings Engineered Systems President William Burghdoff said additional assembly area is necessary because of current and projected business growth. VIATEC/Hastings Engineered Systems is an industry leader in design, fabrication, in­ stallation and maintenance of pollution and corrosion control equipment and services. The company’s facilities in Hastings produces pre-fabricated piping systems for corrosive service, fume handling hood and duct News Briefs Showcase plans different acts Gerald Bestrom, Marion Rupright, Meg Williams and Nayte Paxton will make debut performances at the next showcase musical event at Arby s Restaurant at 6:30 tonight. Bestrom, an Abraham Lincoln imper­ sonator, will play the musical saw while being accompanied by Rupright on accordion. Williams and Paxton, members of the "Up With People” troupe that will ap­ pear in Hastings Nov. 18. will sing and play saxophone, respectively. Joining the newcomers during the evening will be folk singer and guitarist Randy Noom. , There is no cover charge to attend and seating will be on a first-come, firstserved basis. Photo contest planned In area The Gun Lake Area Chamber of Com­ merce will sponsor a photo contest bet­ ween now and April 1. The winning photos will be used to make a 1993 calendar that will feature area people, places and events. Those whose photos are selected will receive photo credit. There also will be four $50 prizes, one for the best depiction of each season, and a $100 grand prize. The color photos must be of Gun Lake people, places and things. They must be 8x10s or 5x7s. Coordinator of the contest is Paul Babladelis. For more information or to obtain an entry form, call the Gun Lake Area Chamber of Commerce at 672-7822. ‘Up With People’ performance near Meg Williams and Nayte Paxton, two representatives from “Up With Peo­ ple,” have been in Hastings doing some planning for the group’s show, set for Monday, Nov. 18, at the newlyrenovated Central School auditorium. “Up With People” is a collection of young people between the ages of 18 and 26 who tour the world and present muscial and variety programs in hopes of promting international understanding. They performed at the halftime show of the Super Bowl in 1982 at the Silverdome in Pontiac. Five casts, each with an average of 140 performers, stage about 150 shows per year. Each of the casts reflects an in­ ternational flavor, with representatives from about 20 countries. Up With People’s performance here is being sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. J-Ad Graphics and WBCH Radio. Cast members need host families fur one evening and the next morning, Nov. 18 and 19. For more information, call the chamber at 945-2454 systems, fume scrubbers, stacks, heat exchangers, process vessels, storage vessels and custom designed equipment. VIATEC/Hastings Engineered Systems serves many industries, including chemical process, iron and steel, pulp and paper, metal finishing, semi conductor, food processing, mining, pharmaceutical and waste water treatment. VIATEC, formerly known as Hastings Reinforced Plastics, was founded in 1964, and currently has four Michigan manufactur­ ing facilities. Kensington said this latest expansion will reqiure an additional 15 to 20 employees for the Hastings facility. ‘Mayor9 sought for Gun Lake Candidates are being sought for Gun lake Mayor, who will reign over the 11th annual Gun Lake Winter Festival activities Jan. 24-26. The festival's Steering Committee has reported that good candidates “should have deep pockets, be able to kiss babies, be able to talk out of both sides of their mouths,” and most of all, a good sense of humor. To qualify, candidates must be at least 18 years of age. "be able to sling mud as well as catch it in the pre-election ‘raucous caucus.'” Voting will be done on the reverse side of Gun Lake Winter Festival raffle tickets purchased before Jan. 17. One person may vote as oftenb as he or she wishes. In fact, stuffing the ballot box is encouraged. For more information, call the Gun Lake Area Chamber of Commerce at 672-7822. United Way drive nears 70 percent The Barry Area United Way campaign for 1991 was approaching 70 percent of its goal as of last week. The goal is $233,000. Officials said they hope to wrap things up sometime this month. _ Chamber plans seminar today The Hastings Area Chamber of com­ merce will sponsor a seminar for small businesses from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to­ day at the chamber office, 118 E. Court St. The seminar is titled “Strengthening America’s Competitiveness: Resource Management Insights for Small Business Success.” It is being held in conjunction with Blue Chip Enterprise Initiative, a nation-wide information sharing and net­ working program to help small businesses compete in the 1990s. The session will focus on what pro­ blems other businesses have had and how they solved them. Chamber Executive Director Penny Diehl said, “At the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, we’re commit­ ted to supporting small business, the engine that drives the American economy and contributes so much to our area economy. Small business is respon­ sible for half of our country :s gross na­ tional product, nearly half of our na­ tion’s work force, and most of the new jobs and innovation that we enjoy.” The chamber is being joined by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, “Nation’s Business” magazine and the Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company in sponsoring the seminar. Coffee will be provided, but those planning to attend should bring their own lunches. Jane Barlow Maureen Ketchum ELECTION...continued from page 1 Gray said she will ask council next week to allow the commission members to attend, with necessary expenses, a Michigan Municipal League seminar on charter revision later this month in Lansing. Gray said the seminar will be useful to the nine members because ''they’ll receive some professional formal input on charter the revi­ sion process and bow to proceed with it.” The mayor said she was pleased with the totals on the question of charter revision. The City Council, in its last meeting before the election, went on record as supporting the proposal. “I feel very positive about the vole," she said. "The citizens have accepted what the council has recommended, which is the op­ portunity to review all options.’’ The last time the city charter was revised was in 1955. Gray and other city officials have pointed out that times have changed a great deal since. For example, the city budget 36 years ago was for less than $125,000. To­ day it is at about $2.5 million. Charter Revision Commission will meet to go over the old charter and it eventually will make recommendations for changes to the council. After review by council, the revision proposal will be placed before voters, perhaps as early as the November 1992 general election. “I was pleased to see the people were receptive to the idea,” Gray said of Tuesday’s results on the question. “The people showed they are willing to allow for review (of the charter).” •Ahtde more than 600 voters showed up at the polls Tuesday. The city has 4,391 registered voters, so only 14 percent cast ballots. STRIKER...continued from page 1 through the store we have a lot of connec­ tions," he said. The Heaths are the latest in a long string of owners who have occupied the building named for William Daniel Striker, a former Michigan Secretary of State, president of a local bank and a member of the Albion Col­ lege Board of Trustees. In 1984, the Biebers bought the house, planning to open it as a restaurant But plans folded when they were unable to buy a liquor license or acquire a resort license because of churches nearby. The Biebers sold the property in November 1989 to a Grand Rapids couple who intended to turn the upstairs into living quarters and the main floor into office space. But plans again fell through, and the house was re- turned to the Biebers. In October, the Millers said they would re­ store the building as a single-family home or bed and breakfast. But after inspecting the building, Bill Miller said it would cost too much to restore and chose to let the sale lapse. Declared a historic site by the Michigan Historical Society, the house was built in 1885 for Striker. Following his death in 1898, Striker's widow lived in the house un­ til she died in 1915. From 1916 until 1923, the house served as the first site of Pennock Hospital. The house later was a residence for several families between 1929 and 1943. It was a convalescent home, owned by Corn DeWitt, from 1947 to 1963. After the business closed in 1963, the Striker house sat idle for five years, when it was sold to E. J. Meisenbach. He later sold it twice to peo­ ple who tried unsuccessfully to restore the historic home. Heath said he plans to make the first floor habitable before tackling the upstairs. "The first thing I'm going to do is put the window in upstairs and get rid of the pi­ geons," he said. Afterward the house needs new wiring, plumbing and heating. "There's a boiler there that could be use­ able," he said. "It’s impossible to tell with­ out water in it." But amid the debris, there were some en­ couraging signs. "We were in there (Thursday), and the root doesn’t leak," Heath said. "That's encourag­ ing." First aid class slated The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will teach a standard first aid class at the chapter offices in Hastings from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23. Standard first aid has been taught by the American Red Cross to the public since the tum of the century. Courses are revised con­ stantly to ensure compliance with proper medical doctrine and procedures. The course will prepare participants to: — Recognize the signs and symptoms of a heart attack. — Help someone who is choking. — Do the work of an unconscious person’s heart and lungs until emergency medical help arrives. — Keep an injured person safe from further injury and as comfortable as possbile until medical help arrives. - Respond to a medical emergency and render assistance that will protect or sustain life until the arrival of emergency medical ser­ Bernard Society to meet Nov. 11 The Bernard Historical Society will reel at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11. at the Delton Middle School. Barry County Sheriff David Wood will be the guest speaker. He will talk about the problem of drugs in the area. Cookies and coffee will be served. The public is invited. Harold Hawkins Going...going...gone! chandise has been moved to the front and middle sections. There is no of­ ficial word when the store will actually close. vice personnel. The course particularly is useful lor child care providers, health workers and people in­ terested in self development. Those who take the course can be certified as trained in adult cardio-pulmonary resuscitation for one year and standard first aid procedures for three years. The cost of $24 covers workbooks, sup­ plies, certificates and light refreshments pro­ vided by the chapter. A short break for lunch will be taken. Students may bring their own lunches or use local restaurants. Mandatory pre-registration will take place during the week beginning Monday. Nov. 18. A pre-class assignment in the workbook also is required. Class size is limited. Those interested in more information may call the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross at 945-3122. �Viatec expansion to create jobs Local merchants’ ‘madness’ shows Three area teams in grid playoffs See Story, Page 2 'See Photos, Page 14 See Stories, Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 7, 1991 VOLUME 137. NO. 36 News Briefs Woodland earns grant from DNR The Village of Woodland last week was notified that it will receive a grant of $37,950 to upgrade and renovate Herald E. Classic Memorial Park. Village officials originally asked for $125,000 from the Michigan Depart­ ment of Natural Resources, but they said they are happy to get the partial funding. “We are very proud and pleased that our recreation plan was chosen by the DNR to receive this grant,” said Village President Lester Forman. "To a com­ munity of our size, this is a lot of money, and we’re most appreciative.” The $37,950 recreation bond grant will be matched locally with $12,600 to set aside $50,500 to renovate and make additions to Classic Park. Some of the key features of the project will involve a concession stand, han­ dicapped parking, walks, play equip­ ment and a basketball court; In a letter from DNR Director Roland Harmes, the village was told that the Natural Resources Commission had met Oci 10 and recommended Woodland to receive the partial grant. Forman said the State Legislature still must approve the recommendations, but it is rare for them to be turned down. Banner Jane Barlow returned to treasurer’s post Charter, Ketchum, Hawkins election winners by David T. Young Editor Hastings voters Tuesday gave their blessing to the charter revision process and elected two new City Council members. A proposal to allow a nine-member Charter Revision Commission to make recommenda­ tions on changing the city’s 36-year-old charter passed handily, 323 to 188. Meanwhile. Maureen Ketchum in the Fourth Ward and Harold Hawkins in the Se­ cond Ward were elected to four-year seats on the council. Ketchum, who polled 175 votes to Norman Barlow’s 91, will replace Esther Walton, who decided not to seek re-election. “I’m very pleased and grateful that the Fourth Ward voters expressed their con­ fidence in me," Ketchum said. “Now I’m anxious to begin the process. Hawkins, a retired city police officer, col­ lected 82 votes to Brian Raymond’s 36. He will succeed William Cusack, who decided to step down from his council post. Election results at a glance: Charter Revision: 323 Yes, 188 No. Mayor — Mary Lou Gray, 594 votes. Clerk — Sharon Vickery, 587. Treasurer — Jane Barlow 437, Laurie Ann Curtis 269. 1st Ward Council — Frank Campbell 165. 2nd Ward Council — Harold Hawkins 82, Brian Raymond 36. 3rd Ward Council — Miriam White 108. 4th Ward Council — Maureen Ketchum 175, Norman Barlow 91. Board of Review — Russell Doty 541. Charter Revision Commission: Agnes Adrounie, Richard Beduhn, Thomas Campbell, Carolyn Coleman, Thomas Johnston, Marc Lester, Sean Lester, Kenneth Miller and Cedric Morey. “I appreciate the confidence voters showed in me and I’ll do my best for the next four years for the people of the Second Ward.” Both new council members will take office in January. In the only other race Tuesday. Treasurer Legislative Coffee slated The monthly Legislative Coffee ses­ sion will be held at 8 a.m. Monday at the County Seat. State Sen. Jack Welborn and State Rep. Bob Bender will be on hand to talk about any issues the public might want to have discussed. The coffee is sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. Chamber Executive Director Penny Diehl said, “This is an opportunity for all Barry County residents to be inform­ ed and enlightened about the legislative process and its impact on the business climate.” Dinner to raise funds for Habitat The Barry County chapter of Habitat for Humanity will have a fund-raising chicken dinner and swiss steak dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m Friday at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Habitat, an ecumenical Christian organization, builds and renovates de­ cent, at-cust homes for low-income families. Proceeds from this dinner will go to help build the organization's next planned bouse, in Orangeville. A freewill offering will be taken for the dinner Friday evening. . More News Briefs, Page 2 Sm ELECTION, Page 2 Local couple buys Striker House The Hastings Rotary Club will have its annual pancake supper Thursday, Nov. 7. Rotarians will offer pancakes and sausages from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Hastings High School cafeteria. Cost is $3. Tickets are available from any Rotarian or at Bosley Pharmacy. Randy Hilliker of Hastings and Marylyn Purdy of Delton will add their individual singing talents to the Delton Sweet Adelines’ “Saga of the-Mail Order Bride” production set for 8 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Delton High School. The Great Lakes Chorus and Kai Valley Cloggers also will be part of the show. Tickets are available at $6 for adults and $3 for children. Call 948-8954 after 5 p.m. or 345-0328. Jane Barlow was elected to her fifth two-year term, turning back a challenge from Laurie Ann Curtis, 437 to 269. “I’m really happy with the results,” Barlow said. “I sincerely appreciate the sup­ port my constituents have shown me." Mayor Mary Lou Gray received the most votes, as she garnered 594 running unopposed for her third two-year term. “I feel really good about it because the peo­ ple didn’t have to pull the lever,” Gray said. “I look forward to working with the council over the next two years. We’ve got a lot of work to do, but I fell that we'll be up to the challenge.” Also running without opposition were City Cleric Sharon Vickery, who received 587 votes; First Ward Councilman Frank Camp­ bell, who had 165; Third Ward Coun­ cilwoman Miriam White, with 108; and Board of Review Member Russell Doty, with 541. Winning the nine seats on the Charter Revi­ sion Commission were Agnes Adrounie. Richard Beduhn, Thomas Campbell, Carolyn Coleman, Thoms Johnston, Marc Lester. Sean Lester, Kenneth Miller and Cedric Morey. All nine will take their offices immediately. Sold at last Rotary supper set for tonight Singers to Join Sweet Adelines PRICE 25' Eleclion Worker Pat Reed checks her books for Wanda Paige's voter registration. Turn-out was sparse during Tuesday's city election as only 14% of registered Hastings voters attended the polls. Cable firms dispute who owns Triad by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer A dispute between Hastings’ two cable TV companies has left local views with a fuzzy picture over who is providing service and who isn't Americable International announced Friday it had reached an agreement to buy TRIAD CATV's operations in Hastings as well as elsewhere in Michigan and Indiana. Americable employees took control of TRIAD offices over the weekend and con­ nected TRIAD customers to Americable ser­ vices. But TRIAD owner C. Wayne Wright de­ clared Monday the sale was incomplete and filed a complaint with the Hastings Police charging that Americable employees had bro'ken into his offices. Americable spokesman Joe Raccuia said Wednesday he was stunned by Wright's ac­ tions. "We just don’t understand," Raccuia said. "This is unusual in the business world for people to behave this way." On Wednesday, TRIAD appeared to be open for business, while Americable officials still insisted they had purchased the com­ pany. Wright did not return phone calls Tuesday or Wednesday. But an employee in Hastings’ TRIAD office Wednesday told callers with questions that TRIAD still owned the cable network. “We are not going out of business, and we definitely aren’t selling to Americable," the employee said. Raccuia, however, said last week's sales agreement is valid, and Americable officials were meeting with TRIAD bankers Wednes­ day to finalize the deal. "We have an agreement with Mr. Wright to purchase his company," Raccuia said from the firm’s offices in Miami, Fla. "We have a by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer The Striker House has a new family, and this time they're closer to home. Rick and Karen Heath, owners of Second­ hand Comers in Hastings, negotiated a deal last week with owners Everett and Chi Chi Bieber. The Heaths expect to close on the 106-year-old house by the first week of De­ cember. The family expects to restore the historic 15-room Victorian Queen Anne-style man­ sion and live in it themselves. "We're going to work on it, and we expect to move in in the spring," Rick Heath said. But Heath said he would keep an open mind to a future sale. "Pm a businessman," he said. "If we can sell it for a profit, we'll keep an open mind." Heath was the second highest bidder in the Oct. 19 auction in which the house was sold for $50,000 to an Allegan couple. But two weeks later, Bill and Nancy Miller decided against closing the sale, which cost them their $5,000 deposit The Biebers then negotiated a sale with the Heaths for an undisclosed amount of money. The family is excited about restoring and moving into the home at the comer of Green and Jefferson streets. “Il’s like a storybook house, that's what in­ terested me right there," Heath said. "I've got two little girls, 6 and 10, and I think it would be ideal for them. They’ll each have a bedroom and a toy room, too." Though the task of restoring the decaying house is monumental, the Heaths said they know what they're getting into. "I've got my eyes wide open," he said. "Il's not going to be a short-term project.". A former heating and cooling contractor in Dallas, Texas, Heath sajd he and his wife have remodeled a house previously. "We've done a house before - not really that big - but I know what's involved.” Heath wouldn't say how much he thinks it will cost to restore 5,000 square-foot home, but he said it will be less than many people think. "We're going to do it ourselves, and Sh STRIKER, Page 2 contract to purchase his firm, and it’s a bind­ ing agreement" Raccuia said the sales agreement, signed last Thursday, called for Americable to take immediate management control over TRIAD’S offices in Hastings, Charlotte, Marshall and Albion. "We secured each office and went in and changed the locks," Raccuia said. "They gave us the initial key." Area residents who called TRIAD over the weekend with questions or complaints were, in some cases, told by TRIAD employees to call Americable for help. Americable’s actions led to Wright filing a report Monday with the Hastings Police, charging that Americable employees had bro­ ken into his offices. However police said the dispute was a civil matter between the two companies and would have to be resolved by their attorneys. Raccuia said Americable’s actions over the weekend kept TRIAD customers from miss­ ing Saturday’s Michigan-Purdue college foot­ ball game on ESPN, Raccuia said. "TRIAD did not pay its bill for ESPN or HBO," he said. "What we did, at great ex­ pense, was convert everyone to our cable ser­ vice to make that game available. We were tending the needs of the community." TRIAD, which has provided cable TV ser­ vice to Hastings for over 15 years, lost its exclusive franchise in December 1989 when a court ruling opened the doors from the Mi­ ami-based Americable to provide service lo­ cally. An appeal delayed the start up until this year. Raccuia said he could not discuss America­ ble’s plans for the TRIAD system until the sale dispute is ended. "We have to get by this before we can give you what our game plan is," he said. "Our concern is for the subscribers in the market.” The historic Striker House near the corner of Green and Jefferson streets has been sold to a Hastings couple, who intend to move in after renovating it. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-11-14.pdf 7f22df807feb5686afd761c37d595c56 PDF Text Text Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 14. 1991 ' !ChcJ3illon<ightf~f Timeline: Part 5 1791, The U.S. Bill of Rights When the Constitution was sent to the states to be approved, or ratified, it did not have a bill of rights. By BETTY DEBNAM Stay Healthy ... Don’t Start Alcohol and Other Drugs Dr. Antonia Novelloa job Is so important that she Is sometimes called our nation's doctor. She Is a specialist in children s medicine. What are drugs? Alcohol Dregs are substances other than foods that when taken, change the way your body works. 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MINI PAGE SPONSORS Coleman Insurance Agency Hastings Orthopedic Clinic - Dr. Merriman & Dr. Larke Wh not try a new hobby and discover a new talent? Zip out of places where drugs are being offered. Paste or draw your own picture here! Hastings Savings and Loan Farm Bureau Insurance - Larry Neil Koops Funeral Chapels Inc. - Lake Odessa �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 14, 1991 — Page 15 Burglars strike four homes near Middleville Electrical fire damages house An electrical fire that broke out In a basement caused $35,000 in damages to a Rutland Township house on Oct. 31. The blaze at 550 N. Middleville Road started in an uncovered electrical outlet. The fire damaged the basement and two bedroom floors and led to smoke damage throughout the house. Hastings and Middleville firefighters responded to the alarm. Local lawmakers say Legislature is shoring up social service needs J-Ad Graphics News Service and The Associated Press Despite a flurry of cutbacks in social ser­ vices programs to balance the state budget, area lawmakers say the Legislature is restor­ ing some of the cuts. But State Sen. Jack Welborn and State Rep. Bob Bender caution that the partisan bickering over budgetary cutbacks are far from over. Speaking at Monday's Legislative Coffee at County Seat Restaurant in Hastings, Ben­ der said the Legislature is restoring money vetoed earlier by Gov. John Engler. “A lot of these things are being addressed," Bender said. "A lot of the horror stories - the burials that aren’t being done - those emer­ gency needs are being restored." "Even the draconian cuts being addressed in the media are being addressed in some way," the GOP lawmaker from Middleville said. The Democratic-controlled House Appropriations Committee last week approved legislation to transfer $3 million to fund emergency shelters around Michigan. The money will come from the county emergency block grant program. But the Republican-led Senate locked horns over Welborn's bill to transfer $28 million in arts grants for emergency needs programs. The bill - which the Senate approved and sent to the House - would eliminate the $25 million "equity package" that supports cul­ tural institutions such as the Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit Symphony, Detroit Zoo as well as out-state institutions plus eliminate $2 million in funding for the Grand Rapids Public Museum and about $999,000 in other amendments, refused to consider new amendments and sent the legislation to the House. The bill passed on a 21-13 vote, with three Democrats joining GOP senators to pass it. Minority Floor Leader John Cherry, DMount Morris, last week called the move "a disgrace." "It's an indication of an attitude about our budget and the role of state government this administration has come to display," he said of the rapid action. "If you're going to do a disgraceful thing, you'd better do it quick." Similar tactics are often used by the Democratic majority in the House, but the Senate traditionally has permitted virtually unlimited debate. The overai: legislation was intended to re­ store about $19.4 million to the $7.58 bil­ lion budget in areas where Engler vetoed sev­ eral items, and to provide an additional $36.4 million for social services. Despite some progress on the budget last week, local lawmakers said Monday the bud­ getary battles are likely to continue for some time. " We're hearing that revenue projections are ‘ continuing to decline," Bender said. "We're considering another 5 percent across-the-board cuts, so we're not out of the woods yet" Partisan warfare over the state budget flared last Thursday as a majority of Republicans in the Senate used their power to shut off debate and force through bills crucial to Gov. En­ gler's spending plan. The Senate GOP, in a series of narrow votes, combined two key budget bills, then lumped together and rejected all pending grants. The money was not vetoed by Engler, but the Senate sponsors said the funds were needed for human services. "These were pork barrel grants that never should have been granted," Welborn said Monday. "Even if they were legitimate, they shouldn't be in times of need." What Kills More Americans Each Year Than Cocaine, Heroin, Suicide, Alcohol Abuse, Auto Accidents And Homicide Combined? Lung Disease. Including Lung Cancer. It's a matter of lite and breath® ) AMERICAN ± LUNG ASSOCIATION" Every American Wants A Safe Blood Supply. 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Call 945-4003 ask for Mary. 33 BB AMERICAN ASSOCIATION 0F BLOOD banks by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer MIDDLEVILLE - Burglars have struck four area homes in the past week, stealing several thousand dollars worth of household goods in daytime break-ins. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said some of the burglaries southwest of Middleville appear to have been committed by the same people. "At least three of them are, but the fourth doesn't appear that way," said Deputy Sheriff Sgt. Robert Abendroth. Between Nov. 5 and 8, two burglaries were reported on Payne Lake Road and the third occurred on Adams Road. The fourth break-in was reported Monday on Shaw Lake Road. The burglaries took place at isolated and semi-isolated homes during the day when owners were away from the house, deputies said. Stolen items include guns, TVs and VCRs. In three of the four burglaries, no damage was done to the homes. But in the fourth break-in, burglars caused hundreds of dollars worth of damages to the building. In Monday's break-in, burglars entered an unlocked door to steal guns worth more than $1,200. Weapons taken include a 30-30 rifle, a .22 Winchester pump rifle, a .22 single­ shot rifle, an Ithaca 12 gauge pump shotgun with a scope and an old French army gun. Ammunition was stolen, but other guns were left behind, deputies said. "They attempted to take the VCR, but someone might have scared them off," Nevins said. Authorities are looking for a blue GM pickup truck in connection with Monday's burglary in the 9900 block of Shaw Lake Road. The pickup, thought to be between four and five years old, was seen near the home over the weekend, said Deputy Sheriff Don Nevins. In the Nov. 6 burglary on in the 1700 block of Payne Lake Road, burglars entered an unlocked door to steal a TV, a VCR, a video camcorder, a AM/FM stereo radio and cassette player, a diamond ring and cash to­ talling $2,235. A second TV set was moved by not taken. Burglars also searched the drawers and cup­ boards throughout the house, deputies said. In the Nov. 8 break-in in the 100 block of South Payne Lake Road, burglars Suole a TV, a VCR, a diamond ring, a wristwatch and two coats, deputies said. The burglars also broke drinking glasses, threw eggs inside the house and burned a stick of butter in the microwave oven. "They turned the kitchen sink faucet around and let the water run on the floor," Abendroth said. "There was a lot of water damage all over the floors, down the walls and into the basement" County Board urges legislation to require DNR to handle road kill by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Board of Commissioners wants legislation passed to resolve existing ambiguity over who is responsible for removing dead deer and other large wild animals from Michigan roadsides. County Commissioners Tuesday adopted a resolution urging the State Legislature to adopt legislation to make it clear that the Department of Natural Resources has responsibility for removing the large wildlife that dies along the roadsides Barry County has nearly 1,000 car/deer accidents annually and numerous other car/deer accidents occur throughout the state, commissioners said. The issue over removal of road kill surfaced at last month's County Board meeting when Commissioner Mike Smith told about his involvement in requesting the DNR to remove a deer that had been killed as the result of an accident on Green Street, just outside the Hastings city limits. ’ ’ ' A DNR employee told Smith it was not the responsibility of his agency to remove dead wildlife from roads, but that since he was going into Hastings anyway for another reason, he would remove the animal "this time." After reviewing state statutes and opinions from the state's attorney general which were issued on the matter in 1979 and *80, commissioners feel the specific answer of responsibility for road kill removal is still cloudy. The Board's County Development Committee, chaired by Commissioner Robert Wenger, researched the issue and introduced the resolution as an attempt to clarify the situation. The DNR has the responsibility for and collects a fee for maintaining and controlling the state's deer herd. Consequently, commissioners believe that authority continues when a deer has been killed along the roadside. The County's Animal Control Department. is only responsible for domestic animals, not wildlife, Wenger said. The board's resolution is being sent to area legislators, the Michigan Association of Counties and Governor John Engler. County Commissioners are also encouraging the other 82 counties in the state to support their position by adopting similar resolutions. Wenger said he also has talked to Michigan Fann Bureau about taking a stand on the issue. Police Beat High-speed chase ends in arrest MIDDLEVILLE - An Otsego man was arrested for drunken driving Friday after leading police on a high-speed chase through downtown Middleville. Henry S. Crans, 60, was arrested for his third drinking and driving offense, according to Michigan State Police from the Hastings Post Troopers on patrol near M-37 and Shaw Lake Road said they spotted Crans car speeding north on M-37 at 89 mph. Troopers followed the car into Middleville, turning west on Main Street and continuing on Green Lake Road. Troopers said Crans* car reached speeds of 90 mph in the township and was clocked driv­ ing 85 mph in a 25 mph zone on Main Street At Cherry Valley Road, Crans* car stalled and came to a halt Crans refused to exit his car, and troopers broke a side window to remove him from the vehicle. He also refused to take a chemical breath test and was jailed on charges of third-of­ fense drunken driving, second-offense driving with a suspended license, and fleeing and eluding. He also received a citation for declining the breath test Authorities said Crans has previous convictions for drunken driving in Kalamazoo in 1989 and in Hastings in 1990. Rollover leads to drunk driving arrest WOODLAND TWP. - A driver was arrested for drunken driving Monday after overturn­ ing a car on M-50. Elizabeth M. Dummer, 20, of 35 Saddlebag Lake Road, Woodland, was not injured in the 11:30 p.m. accident west of M-66. Two passengers in her car also weren't hurt. Michigan State Police said Dummer was westbound on M-50 and said an eastbound car drove into her lane. While swerving to avoid the car, Dummer drove off the south side of the road, causing her 1984 Chrysler to roll onto its roof. Dummer registered 0.11 on a chemical breath test and was jailed for drunken driving. Motorist nabbed for drunken driving FREEPORT - A motorist was arrested last week for drunken driving following a colli­ sion with a tree on 108th Street David A. Smelker, 23, of 214 Oak St, Freeport, was not injured in the 12:50 a.m. acci­ dent Nov. 6 east of Freeport Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Smelker was eastbound on 108th Street when his car left the north side of the road and struck two trees. Deputies said Smelker registered 020 percent on a blood-alcohol test and was arrested for drunken driving and for driving with a suspended license. CORRECTION Because of inaccurate information provided to the Banner, an address in last week's paper for Clara L. Clum was incorrect. (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service}. �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 14, 1991 Vermontville Council hears complaints about Triad service Woodland’s last soldier comes home by Sharon B. Miller ’ Staff Writer Frayed yellow ribbons and bedraggled ban­ ners still wave in the crisp November air in areas across Barry County, standing for men and women who served in the Desert Storm conflict and have not yet returned home. In the village of Woodland, the sign and the acconipans ing banner hung across main street soon will be taken down: Bruce Duits has returned home. A non-commissioned career officer in the United States Army. Duits has been stationed in Numberg, Germany, for the past 41 mon­ ths. His wife. Jeanette. 3 year old daughter Christine, and twin sons. 15 months oh! Greg and Bruce, were with him. Duits in early January was sent to within 20 miles south of the border of Saudi Arabia. A few days before G-Day. his company moved up to about five miles south of Saudi Arabia. His company moved forward to the spearhead of the ground offensive on G-Day. They were on the move four days non-stop, halting only when the forward units were fighting against Iraqi Forces. “Eventually, at the end of four days of ground offensive, we ended up just across the border from Iraq," Duits said. “The day the cease-fire was declared, we moved into Kuwait for over a week." Because Saddam Hussein did not comply with the cease-fire, his company was moved back into Iraq as a show of force. ‘ ‘My unit was the left flank of the spearhead for the 1st Armoured Division." Duits explained. "It’s good to be back in Michigan, except for this cold weather." he said. Duits and his family will leave Dec. 2 for Fort Ord, Calif., where he will be working at Division Headquarters of the 7th Infantry "Light” Division. Light means That the divi­ sion is employable at a moment’s notice, world-wide. Duits is the son of Wayne and Marian Duits of Woodland. He attended area schools all of his life and was graduated form Lakewood High School in 1976. He and his family would have returned to Woodland sooner, having been scheduled to come home this past June, but the army in­ creased his European tour of duty by five months. Duits now is visiting with family and friends. Bowling Results: by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer A partial boycott of payments to TriadCATV and formation of a committee to seek a second cable television provider in Vermont­ ville were suggested to the village council by an unhappy subscriber last week. In a letter read al Thursday’s council meeting, Erv Wagner urged the council to take action to rectify what he called "substan­ dard" service by the Marshall-based company. In his letter. Wagner pointed out that a similar committee had been formed in Charlotte and had. in fact, solicited another cable system last year. “It is in the best interest of your consti­ tuents to form such a committee," he said. “As most of you are aware, the current cable service is substandard. Full sen ice hasn't been provided tor over a month al this time, and complaints are met with the statement by the Triad company that 'satellite' problems exist. Yet. upon investigation, other providers locally (Charlotte, Potterville. Nashville) are not experiencing these reception problems. Wagner continued: "You. as contractual partners with Triad, have the power to correct the situation by taking steps to eliminate the current ‘only game in town’ environment." Wagner said that he had mailed only a par­ tial payment to Triad for cable services of the last two months and encouraged others “to do the same until the aforementioned committee can come up with an alternative, or get the situation solved." He added that he has no desire for addi­ tional cable services but would be satisfied with the current contract "if the services con­ NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE Woodland’s last representative in the Persian Gulf is home. Now the sign can come down. Bruce Duits, son of Wayne and Marian Duits of Woodland, was welcomed home November 5. g Holiday Bazaar g S Friday, ‘ * wNovember ’ ’ 22 — sR 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Coffee & Rolls • Unique Gifts -a_ Emmanuel Episcopal Church 4 315 W. Center. Hastings 616 • 765 - Silt You are invited to the Freeport District Library's Ben Herring — on — Friday, November 22, 1991 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM Freeport Community, Center, . 209 S. State — Freeport Freeport Boosters TURKEY DINNER welcome. 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Association.................................. 20-19 Hastings Burial Vault/Viatec................... 11-31 Hastings Savings and Loan........................ 3-39 Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish November 17,1991 at the 10:45 service Hastings Bowl 28-12; Sam’s Brothers 27-13; Geukes Market 26-14; Andrus Chevrolet 20-20; Ray James Elec­ tromechanical 15 fc-24 W; Hastings Mutual 15-25; Bowman Refrigeration 14Mt-25V4; Shamrock Tavern 14-26. High Games - W. Barker 161; K. Payne 181; J. Gasper 169; S. Thompson 152; K. Sutfin 160; N. Taylor 152; P. Arends 162; B. Bowman 152; S. Wright 163; S. Bachelder 158; D. Staines 150; T. Christian 174; S. Ten Hopen 157; L. Weyerman 153; S. Sanborn 161; L. Barnum 157. 1991 Fall YMCA Women's Volleyball Standings A League Team: freef’ort £-----DISTR! CTLl I BRARY^\ Wednesday P.M. Friendly Home Parties 29-11; Mace's Phar­ macy 26-14; Varney’s Stables 26-14; Misfits 24-16; Valley Realty 20-20; Lifestyles 20-20; Easy Rollers 19-21; Nashville Locker 19-21; Hair Care Center 17-23; Bye 0-40. High Games and Series - L. Yoder 192-526; E. Mesecar 183-519; B. Norris 182-492; F. Schneider 183-488; N. Hummel 177- 488; M. Matson 184-482; J. Kasinsky 186-470; M. Brimmer 167-461; T. Soya 178-434; S. Breitner 169-420; M. Dull 157-431; A. Allen 171-404; C. Shellenberger 137-366; C. Trumbull 137-377; P. Castleberry 169; M. Haywood 120; K. Becker 198; C. Watson 153; B. Johnson 152; B. Miner 163; B. Blakely 168; G. Gibbs 137. tracted were being provided." A copy of a letter written by Wagner to Triad also was read at the council meeting. He noted that copies also had been sent to the Federal Communications Commission and to the Michigan Better Business Bureau. Village President Sue Villanueva said she was aware of problems with Triad service in Vermontville. In May. after receiving a number of complaints, she had asked Horizon Cable Company of Potterville about providing service to Vermontville, but that firm en­ couraged the village to first try to work out its problems with Triad. She said Thursday that Horizon still "does nut want to come in with Triad here." Villanueva reported that recently only com ic routines have been carried on the ESPN (sports) channel and country music videos are being shown on the HBO (movie) channel She said the council was aware of reports that Tnad recently had been sold to Americable International, and said she had been trying to clarify Vermontville's status in a call to an Americable executive at Miami, but had been unsuccessful in repeated at­ tempts to reach him. In a call Friday by the Maple Valley News to Triad’s Marshall office, a spokesperson who refused to identify herself acknowledged that the company is aware of service complaints at Vermontville, but has "had problems with the stations" and is "working on getting them back on the air." Asked if Triad was to be sold to Americable, she said: "To my knowledge we have not been sold to Americable and don’t plan on selling to Americable." place where Christmas traditions begin. And you can register to win your own share of Christmas traditions during our Open House Weekend. If you're our winnet; you'll have your choice of any Hallmark Christmas products in our store - $250 worth of fun and exciting holiday items. featuring ... Charles Hartman Dolton, Ml 49048 “Colorado Mountain Majesty” — Narrated in Person----------= Friday, Nov. 15 • 7 pm ' IN NEWLY REMODELED ... Ron smith Greenhouse and Flower Shop W ''l Central School Auditorium J To millions of visitors, Colorado means mountains. 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"Parents and children devoted considerable time and effort to complete the projects." A.J. O’Heran shows the log cabin he built from scratch. Christy Metzger created this model of an old-time farm. Amber Reid displays a map and photos of Washington D.C. Jennifer Rogers demonstrates how to make butter with a churn. Part-time Sales Position - AVAILABLE - Jon Seelig built this scale replica of a windmill. Publishers of • • • • • • • • Hastings Reminder Hastings Banner Hastings Weekender Community Advisor Marshall Battle Creek Shopper News Lakewood News Middleville/Caledonia Sun & News Maple Valley News PLACE A CLASSIFIED 24 HQURS A-DAY 7 DAYS-A-WEEK Call... 948-4450 Eric Meek displays the log cabin he constructed from popsicle sticks. Legal Notice ... with Hastings Retail Store Experience important, but not necessary. ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting Call JOBLINE 948-4460 and enter ext. 1008 for more information (Touch Tone Phones only), or send resume to ... Tuesday, Nov. 5, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. All Board Members present. Also 13 citizens and guests. Discussion regarding Allegan County 911 system which is now available to Martin and Pine Lake phone customers in twp. Supervisor to contact Planning Director regar­ ding L. Drewyor matter. Fire Dept, will not be first responders. Authorized fire chief to sell 1966 GMC fire truck. Bills read and approved. Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by Boyce Miller. Supervisor (11 /14) Ad #567 c/o The Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings, MI 49058 Jan Kuhtic, Registered Nurse - First Shift, has been NASHVILLE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER “Offering New Therapies Not Available at Other Area Clinics'' For All Your Insurance Needs Homeowners • Famiowners • Automobile Business & Commercial • Boatowners & Yacht Workers’ Compensation Stack Insurance Agency, Inc. til 128 W. Mill Street, Hastings Dr. Michael Callton ■*. (616) 945-9568 Representing • Back Pain • Neck Pain • Headaches • Leg & Arm Pains • Numbness & Tingling • Work Injuries • Auto Injuries • Sports Injuries • Farm Injuries ; NEW PATIENT SPECIAL ; ।Examination, X-Rays, $*)EOO*I , and Treatment............................ ’ZD i I MUST BRING COUPON TO REDEEM OFFER • OFFER EXPIRES 11HWT ■jj Hastings Mutual Insurance Company ’Intended for the person who pays cash. Most Insurances Accepted I We’re only silent until you need us. 127 S. Main St., Nashville . Ph. 852-2070 | selected by the Employee Committee to be Employee of the Month for November. 1991. Jan came to work for Pen­ nock Hospital in December. 1982, as a Nurse Aide. She achieved Graduate Nurse status in June. 1983, and became a Registered Nurse in October. 1983. Jan has worked three years in Medical/Surgical. three years in Surgery, then worked as a Shift Supervisor, and in November. 1990, she returned to work in the Surgery Department. As a Surgical RN. Jan has the authority and accountabili­ ty for decision-making relative to the nursing care of the patients in Surgery, dependent upon her knowledge and skill level. She is actively involved with scheduling and plan­ ning for surgery; with scrubbing and prepartion for surgery; with monitoring the patients in recovery room; with help­ ing to meet the needs of physicians, patients and their families; and is on call for emergencies, as well. As a surgical nurse. Jan must be able to maintain her composure and alertness to provide professional support, even dur­ ing stressful situations. Jan is a friendly and cooperative person who is always will­ ing to help in any situation. She is also very skilled in her nursing care and has a very calming effect in tense situa­ tions. Jan gives a great deal of herself to her work, and the patient is always her number one priority These qualities along with a high degreee of professionalism make Jan deserving ot this recognition. Congratulations. Jan! �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 14, 1991 Pleasantview 5th graders build Social Studies projects Shasta Smith (left) constructed an Iroquois long house tor her project, while I im Russell (right) displays a scale model of a 1945 motorcycle. The fifth grade students all are studying U.S. history and geography this year. Viatec announces general manager Ron Timmer has been appointed general manager of Viatec/Process-Storage Systems. Timmer will be responsible for both the Belding and Charlevoix operations. Viatec Process-Storage Systems is a manufacturer of process equipment such as process vessels, storage systems, storage tanks, valves, agitators and custom-designed equipment. Timmer will be responsible for its business development, staffing, facilities and financial performances. He resides in Grandville with his wife, Lin­ da, and two children. Scott and Jeff. Students selected their own topics to do projects. Peter Dunn (left) developed a project about steam engines. Torrey Spaulding constructed model battleships for his project. Ryon Terpening (right) shows part of a doll collection. Bill Blair (left) put together a display about travel in Michigan while Julie Throop constructed a model of Jamestown In 1627. Maple Valley Implement buys Caledonia equipment dealer's assets by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer . A long-standing Nashville farm equipment business has expanded its operation with the recent acquisition of inventory of a Caledonia Ford-New Holland dealer. Russ Furlong, president of Maple Valley Implement Inc., announced last week that his company has purchased selected assets of Caledonia Farm Equipment Inc., and will supply sales, parts and service to their customers. He said plans call for closing the Caledonia location on Cherry Valley Highway by the end of December. That firm has been in business 10 years. “Equipment purchases presently are being transferred from Caledonia,” said Furlong. He said he expects to hire about half of the eight employees now working at the Caledonia firm, headed by Duwane “Duke” Suwyn. Maple Valley Implement has been in Legal Notice COMMON COUNCIL October 28. 1991 Common Council met in regular session in the City Hall Council Chamber. Hastings. Michigan on Monday. October 28. 1991. Mayor Gray presiding. 1. Present at roll call were members: Walton. White. Brower. Campbell. Cusack. Josperse. 2. Moved by Campbell, supported by Brower that the excuse of councilperson Watson be ap­ proved. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 3. Moved by Cusack, supported by Walton that the minutes of the October 15. meeting be approv­ ed as read with correction to #3 to remove "there ore a lot of unanswered questions os to who will maintain and take core of the trail" and put in "governmental units are to maintain and develop sold trail." Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 4. Invoices read: L.H. Flaherty Inc .$1,056.00 Haviland Products Jones and Henry .4.682.68 Wolverine Paving......... .1,866.81 R. Vonderlind and Son .1.803.50 Arris Matrix .2,995.40 Thornapple Wall Covering and Pointing7,810.61 Siegel. Hudson. Gee & Fisher1.134.00. Moved by Cusack, supported by Jasperse. that the above invoices be approved as read: Yeas: Spencer. Josperse. Cusack. Campbell, Brower, White, Walton. Absent: Watson. Carried. 5. Moved by White, supported by Walton that the following invoices be approved for the DDA from the Contingency Fund with repayment to General Fund: Concrete Cutting and Breaking.. .$410.00 Callender and Dornbos Jones and Henry Zimmerman Paint and Cont. Co...............500.00 Yeas: Walton. White. Brower. Campbell, Cusack. Josperse. Spencer. Absent: Watson. Carried. 6. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Brower that the Barry County Treasurer be refunded $540.00 for a change in SEV from $45,000 to $24,400 by the State Tax Commission order #154-90-917 for pro­ perty tex #08-51-300-177-00 for Jeffery Sauer (Movie Outposts) for 1990 causing a decrease in personal. property SEV of $20,600. Money was disbursed to taxing units and must be repayed. Yeos: Spencer. Jasperse. Cusack, Campbell. Brower. White. Walton. Absent: Watson. Carried. 7. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the letter from the Department of State Police, doted October 18, expressing their appreciation to Chief Sarver for his participation in the Michigan Safety Belt Enforcement Blitz be received and plac­ ed on file. Yeas: Ail. Absent: One. Carried. 8. Moved by Brower, supported by White that the letter of October 24. from Area Agency on Ag­ ing Region III stating that Governor Engler has declared November 1991 os Eldercare Month in Michigan bo received and placed on file with a copy of the declaration from Governor Engler. Yeos: All. Absent: One. Carried. 9. Moved by Jasperse, supported by White that the letter from Wendy Barnum to use the Fish Hat­ chery Park on Saturday. Moy 2. 1992 at 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for Notional Just Say No week, Wolk Against Drugs which will be celebrated Moy 11 -May 17. be allowed under the Director of Public Services. Yeas: All. Absent. One. Carried. 10. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Walton that the letter of October 16. from Charles D. Nystrom. 911 Director be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 11. Moved by White, supported by Jasperse that a unaminous ballot be cost for all incumbents to the MML Board of Directors. (Bailey. Hauser. Koess. McGinnis Nimcheski) Yeos Ail. Nays: 12. Moved by Walton, supported by White that the letter of October 23. from the Michigan Association of Mayors acknowledging the prepar- Olivia Stack (left) depicts Chicago in the 1860s for her project. Schoolmate Michael Wank (center) created a model of a Sioux Indian village and Brooke Norris built a miniature log cabin and farm setting. on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 13. Moved by Josperse, supported by White that the rezoning request from Pennock Hospital be referred to the Planning Commission. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 14. Moved by Josperse.’supported by Campbell that the Ordinance for a sewer rate increase refer­ red to the Ordinance Committee at the last meeting be referred back to the Water and Sewer Committee to handle. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 15. Councilman Campbell reported the vacating of streets in the Von Reis Plat on S. Broadway will stay in committee at this time, and that the Apple Street project is almost done and he will have a 16. Moved by Spencer, supported by Josperse that a public hearing be set for Tuesday. November 12, at 7:45 p.m. on Ordinance #247 on ordinance to increase sewer rates. Yeas: All. Ab­ sent: One. Carried. 17. Moved by Campbell, supported by Spencer that the resolution in support of a Charter Revision be adopted. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 18. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Spencer that Mike Klovanich be appointed to the 911 Ad­ ministrative Board as the City representative and Council to receive monthly reports on 911 meetings which will be held the third Monday of each month. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 19. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Walton that the City Council receive minutes of all Boards on a monthly basis. (Library. Zoning Board of Ap­ peal. Airport. Youth Council, etc.) Yeas: All. Ab­ sent: One. Carried. 20. Mayor Gray proclaimed October 27. to November 3. as Barry County American Family Association Pornography Awareness Week, and National Red Ribbon week October 19-27. 21. Moved by Campbell, supported by Walton that the September 1991 police report be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 22. Director of Public Services Mike Klovanich stated that Apple Street is nearing completion and just needs a retaining wall, no parking signs and the street will be complete in early November. 23. Fire Chief Coris stated that a public hearing will be held November 12. on the adoption of the tentative 911 plan in the Commissioners room. Moved by Campbell, supported by Jasperse that the Fire and Police Chiefs co-ordinate their train­ ing for the use of the City house on W. Mill street after owner Wilbur Landon is out 10/30/91 under the direction of DPS and them the DPS bring bock bids for tearing it down after they are through with the training. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 24. Moved by Spencer, supported by Brower that the State Tax Commission Orders for the following properties be received and placed on file, with on overall increase tn SEV to the City of $9,000 and a loss of $1,500 to the TIFA for the year 1991. 06-51-100-010-88 STC Order #154-91-0382 Doris Blochford Original SEV "O" increased to $9,000 Residential property. 08-51-506-600-00 STC Order #154-91-0502 Boom Town Sound. Inc. Personal Property: Original SEV $38,600 changed to $30,100 TIFA loss of $8 500. 08-51-503-200-00 STC Order #154-91-4096 B&H Development (Miller RE) Personal Property. Original SEV $3,500. changed to $10,500 TIFA gain $7,000. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 25. Moved by Spencer, supported by Walton that the matter regarding use of City Hall be referred to the property committee. Yeos: All. Absent: One. 26. Councilperson Walton requested a Property Committee meeting on November 12. at 7 00 p.m. 27 Moved by Campbell, supported by Spencer to adjourn at 8:20 p.m. Read and approved; Mary Lou Gray, Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (11 14) business in Nashville for more than 30 years and has been located at 737 Sherman St. since 1973. Besides Furlong, employees include Richard Furlong, service manager; Don Gar­ rett, parts manager; Douglas Aspinall and Ronald Michaud, mechanics; Cory Furlong, commercial sales and service and tracking; Judy Furlong, vice president and bookeeper; and Randy Furlong, treasurer-bookkeeper. “We’ve built our business on quality parts and service," noted Russ Furlong. “We are dedicated to the fact that our customers are our most valuable assets. We must find ways ii>*aUs(ythe»F-needs at the most reasonable cost and yet maintain a profit for our company (in order) to remain in business to start the cy­ cle over year after year.” He said diversification has enabled the com­ pany to weather various conditions (droughts, floods, grain embargoes, etc.) that adversely affected the farming industry. But he at­ tributes most of his firm’s success to “hard­ working, dedicated employees and repeat business from loyal, satisfied customers." Diversification has included a rental fleet of hilos, service and repair of forklifts and hilos. and an industrial floor coating service. •‘Lawn and garden (equipment) has become a pretty good part of our business, too,” noted Furlong. However, with the change in farming con­ ditions and decreasing number of implement dealers, Furlong expects his company to become more aggressive in the farm equip­ ment field. “We value our farm customers.” he added. One important change soon to be im­ plemented should prove a great convenience for fanners. Furlong said his company will to take care of maintenance and repair ctfequipment on location. Product lines now being sold at Maple Valley Implement include Ford-New Holland, White-New Idea. AGCO-White tractors, Landoll and Woods. MVI also pro­ vides parts and service for MinneapolisMoline and Oliver. Furlong is planning a get-acquainted event to be held this month at the Caledonia location to give that firm’s customers an opportunity to meet the Maple Valley Implement staff. Woodland News by Catherine Lucas Dr. Flohr to speak at diabetes meeting Dr. Michael Flohr, an ophthalmologist, will speak at a Diabetes Support Group breakfast at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, at the Pennock Hospital Conference Center of the Physicians Center. Flohr will talk about the special eye pro­ blems of the diabetic. Officials al Pennock Hospital, which is sponsoring the breakfast, are reminding residents that November is National Diabetes Month. They also point out that statistics show that the incidence of diabetes is rising across the United Stales and Michigan residents have an even greater likelihood than the average of developing the disease. The Michigan Department of Public Health estimates that 455,000 residents in the state have diabetes, and nearly one-half of them are not aware of it. Experts say that many are not aware of hav­ ing the Type II (non-insulin dependent) diabetes because there arc no recognizable symptoms. It is recommended that people get a blood sugar test annually. Those particularly at risk are people with a history of diabetes in the family, minorities, and anyone over 30 and overweight. The cost for the special breakfast Nov. 20 is $2 per person. Free blood pressure and blood sugar screenings will be available between 7 and 8 a.m. Reservations may be made by calling 948-3125. Share local news with friends who moved away! SUBSCRIBE to... The BANNER Call Us ar... 948-8051 Ben Johnson, 12, son of George and Judy Johnson of Woodland, received a three-year and a four-year award as a youth carrier of the Grand Rapids Press at a recognition banquet Nov. 6. Ben delivers a route in Lake Odessa. The banquet was for youth carriers who have worked for three years or more. They each received an engraved plaque with their name and years of service. They and their parents were treated to a steak or chicken dinner. . The banquet speaker was Antonia, who shared some information about handwriting analysis. Mike Smith, 17, of Clarksville, who delivers in Clarksville, also received his fourand five-year awards at the banquet. The Woodland Gospel Singers Anniversary Gospel Concert will be held Saturday evening Nov. 23, at the Lakewood High School Auditorium. The program will begin at 7 p.m. There is no admission, but a free-will offering will be a taken. The group consists of singers Robert Lowell. Ken Geiger, Cory Furbish and Roger Buxton, who also plays the piano with the group. Musicians besides Buxton are Bernard Weeks and Arlan Heise. This will be the 47th program the Woodland Gospel Singers have performed this year, and two more are scheduled for December. Special guests will be the Capitalaires Quartet from Lansing. The “Caps,” as they are known, have been singing gospel music for more than a quarter century, and have recorded numerous albums. Gemini, the Stowell Brothers Dairy Farm two-faced calf, appeared on Channel 10 news last Monday evening. She was romping happi­ ly on the lawn at the home of Russell and Margaret Stowell with a group of children. The children were from the Kathy Stowell pre-school who just happened to be visiting the famous calf when the TV newsmen came. The Stowells have now provided a little red bam specially for Gemini, and it will be mov­ ed out into the yard and fenced in the near future so that the heifers needing wirjter quarters can be put in the shed where she has been kept since her birth. Russell Stowell has sold some of his dairy herd and plans to sell more of the cows, but he is keeping the heifers and Gemini. Perry Stowell, the other half of the Stowell Brothers Dairy Farm, has purchased some of his brother’s cows and will continue operating the business with help from Roger Stowell, his son. Zion Lutheran Church held a Meijers Com- munity Dinner last week. They had set 150 places and every place was filled when the meal was served. Pam Carter, who is Ella and Eston Everett's granddaughter and a life-long member of the church, works as service manager at the Ionia Meijers store. She represented that store at the dinner. Elizabeth Frizzci won a blanket in the pric­ ing game. Ella Everett, Ford Enez. Shirley Kilmer and George Speas were among the people who won door prizes. Marge Vroman and Judy MacKenzic estimated that over 350 people attended the Ogal Jordan funeral at Zion Lutheran last week. All the extra chairs the church will hold were filled as well, as all the pews. The ladies estimated that more than 200 people were fed at a luncheon after the funeral as the dining room overflowed and people were eating in the halls of the church. Zion Lutheran held a hymn sing Sunday evening, sponsored by the Fellowship Com­ mittee. Frances Reuther played the piano and Duane Reuther led the singing. Refreshments and fellowship were enjoyed after the program. The Zion Lutheran Leaguers will hold a spaghetti dinner at noon next Sunday. They are selling tickets now. Lawrence Geriinger. who has been a resi­ dent of Tendercare since early summer, is now in Pennock Hospital in serious condition. He entered the hospital Sunday afternoon. The Rev. Ward Pierce assisted in directing an Emmaus Walk over the weekend and retired Rev. Jerry Bates conducted both morn­ ing and evening services at Lakewood United Methodist on Sunday. The entire Bates family was together for the weekend and sang at the Sunday morning ser­ vice. Adrene Bates, daughter of Jerry and Mardelle, who just moved from Arkansas and is living with her parents until they go west for the winter, will stay in their home until an apartment is ready for her in Grand Rapids. She is working at a hospital in Grand Rapids. Besides singing with the family, Adrene sang a solo at church. The other members of the family group were daughter Sandra and granddaughter Tanya Purcell from Marshall and Kevin and Debby Bates from Detroit. Jerry sang with his children and Mardelle played the piano. The Sunday evening service was slides of the Holy Land by Jerry Bates and some Biblical scenes portrayed by Jerry’s fifth- and sixth-grade Sunday School Class. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 14, 1991 — Page 11 Mistake-prone Hastings eagers lose on road to Sturgis 55-35 A road game in the Twin Valley is always an adventure. Tuesday's game between Hastings and Sturgis turned into one that would the Lady Saxons would rather forget The Trojans defeated Hastings 55-35, knocking the Saxons into fourth place in the league standings with Thursday's regular-season finale against unbeaten Coldwater up next. The loss was a direct result of 32 Hastings turnovers, as well as inconsistent rebounding, particularly on the offensive end. "In order to be successful on the road, you need to do two things well," Saxon coach Jack Longstreet said. "You have to cut down on your turnovers and you have to rebound well offensively, because you probably won't shoot as well as you do at home. "We did neither one." After remaining within four points of "The encouraging thing is that we're done with our road trip," Longstreet said. “The good thing about this team is that they bounce back from bad games. "They never quit" Coldwater, which was ranked 10th in the latest Class B state rankings, will attempt to close a perfect 20-0 season in the Hastings gym tonight The Cardinals outscored the Saxons 19-0 in the first quarter on their way to an easy win in the two teams' first meeting. "It's nice to be playing an unbeaten opponent," Longstreet continued. "If we play well, we'll give them a real good game." Hastings will host the Class B district tournament next week. The Saxons will play Middlevill- in the semi-finals Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Sturgis through one quarter, Hastings' ball­ handling difficulties and lack of second shots began to take their toll. The Trojans had extended the lead to 10,29-19, by the half, in which the Saxons had just three offensive rebounds. The Saxons found the mark on just 14 of 43 field goal attempts during the game for 33 percent shooting. Longstreet agreed that the turnovers were the telling tale. "Defensively, we did a fairly good job," he said. "But when you turn the ball over that many times, you are spending the majority of your time on defense." Anne Endsley was the lone Hastings player in double figures, netting 10 points, and adding four assists. Jenny Lumbert chipped in six points. Renee Royer claimed rebounding honors with eight, while Kelly Eggers, back in the lineup after a two-week illness, added six YMCA "A" league volleyball-County Seat: Front Row (from left)-Kim Peck, Shelia Morway, Kathy Dalman. Second Row- Annette Weeks, Cathy Purdum, Jennie Allerding (Missing: Debbie Dingman) Bowling Results .:w:<-X-X-X-X->X-XW‘X-:->X<-N>XW<.X<-X"WX<-X«« Bowlerettes Andrus of Hastings 26'6-1316; Britten’s Concrete 2316-1616; Heckers Inc. 23-17; DJ. Electric 23-17; Kent Oil 22-18; Dorothy’s Hairstyling 16-24; Al & Pete’s Sport Shop 16-24; Good Time Pizza 10-30. Good Games and Series - M. Garber 233-563; D. Snyder 235-560; E. Vanasse 192-488; D. Coenen 186-530; H. Coenen 203-532; E. Dunham 182-528; L. Elliston 183-510; G. Potter 187-481. Good Gaines - J. Skedgcll, 162; M. Mer­ rick 171; D. Harding 154; J. McMillen 174; B. Hanford 159; E. Ulrich 166; B. Hathaway 194; B. Eckert 171; T. Elliston 194. Monday Mixers Three Ponies Tack 2914-1014; Grandmas Plus One 28-12; Ferrellgas 24-16; Outward Appearance 24-16; Miller Real Estate 20-20; Rowdie Giris 20-20; Michelob 1914-2014; Deweys Auto Body 19-21; Hastings Bowl 19-21; Dads Post #241 17-23; Lazy Girls Inc. 16-24; Girrbachs 16-24; Pioneer Apartments 14- 26; Miller Carpets 14-26. Good Games and Series - M. Wieland 178-499; W. Main 181-465; B. Anders 186-510; D. Kelley 183-516; Y. Markley 169- 465; S. VanDenburg 200-568; J. Donnini 170- 496; H. Service 186-484; F. Girrbach 195-519; R. Shapley 186-479. Good Games - F. Schneider 195; J. Bursley 140; N. Morgan 163; M. Snyder 154; C. Allen 167; J. Ogden 169; S. Lancaster 171; A. Elliston 162; B. Lumbert 163; V. Hubka 153; V. Carr 206; J. Rice 176; L. Friend 145; C. Graham 151; L. Perry 173; M. Kill 175; S. Nevins 169; P. Sreortz 156; B. Peterman 136. Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 30-14; Naughty & Nice 28-16; Cascade Home Improvement 26-18; Finishing Touch 24-20; Alley Cats 23-21; Admiral 22-22; Thornapple Valley Equipment 22-22; Woodmansee Construc­ tion 21-23; J&S Auto 21-23; Middle Lakers 16-28; Miller’s Carpet 16-28; Nells Printing 15- 29. Men High Games & Series R. Fay 174; K. Schlachter 192; J. Jacobs 202- 570; C. Haywood 180; D. Endres 556; M. Root 189; B.Woodmansee 181; G. Hause 199-566; R. Hause 206-564; P. Scobey 214-608; Rick Eaton 202. Women High Games & Series J. Gasper 192-511; R. Cole 484; T. Weeks 173-464; J. Bryans 165; B. Wilkins 200-540; G. Buchanan 180; J. Eaton 478; N. Pomeroy 201-526. Sunday Nite Mixed Hooter Crew 27-13; Alley Cats 26-24; BSers 24-16; Holley Rollers 24-16; Load Hogs 24-16; Sandbaggers 24-16; H & H 23-17; Die Hards 21-19; Gutter Dusters 21-19; Wanders 20-20; Pin Busters 19-21; Chug A Lugs 17-23; Get Along Gang 17-23; Greenbacks 16-24; Really Rottens 14-26; Misfits 14-26; Rude Ones 14-26; Friends 12-20. Womens High Game and Series - D. Oliver 200; M. Hodges 177; S. Wamkle 156; A. Snyder 175; B. Seger 172; D. Kelley 193; F. Ruthruff 170; B. Moody 223; J. Fouty 155; M. Snyder 182; C. Wilcox 172; D. Snyder 189. Mens High Game and Series - E. Behrndt 187; R. Allen 200; R. Bowman 243-571; G. Steele 233-580; J. Hodges 182; B. Hodges 189. B. Lake 205-573; D. Snyder 218; J. Haight 214-285; S. Sanborn 194; J. Barnum 210; D. Welsch 211-575; J. Woody 207-580; R. Little 188; M. Tilley 190; R Ogden 203- 572; C. Wilson 213-595; R. Mack 191; B. Drayton 171; R. Snyder 171; M. Zimmer­ man 182; M. Cross 188. Thursday A.M. Tea for Three 30-14; Cracker Backs 2716-1616; Hummers 26-18; Varneys 26-18; Question Marks 2516-18'6; Who Cares 25 19; Valley Realty 21'6-22*6; Bosleys 2016-2316; Marys Beauty Shop 20-24; Slow Pokes 19-25; Kreative Komer 18'6-25*6; Northland Opt. 1816-25*6; Leftovers 16-28; Kloostermans 14-30. High Games and Series - M Atkinson 204-210-578; J. McKeough 178-476; S. Mogg 175; K. Thomason 216-527; C. Ryan 141; N. Wilson 177-504; A. Perez 165; N Hummel 198-497; P. Fisher 188^96; O. Gillons 183-468; B. Norris 190-488; 1. Ruthruff 173-485; M. Brimmer 160; F. Ruthruff 192-485; B. Fisher 154; S. VandenBerg 172-478; J. McMillon 177-468; L. Bahs 167; M. Bitgood 162; S Lambert 161; K. Mizer 159. Men's 3 on-3 basketball-Lakewood Merchants (from left)- Duane Musbach. Ed Salazar, Kevin Shellenbarger (Missing: Eric Heide) Words for the Y’s Saturday Youth Basketball Starting Saturday, Nov. 9 and continuing every Saturday until February 1 (no meetings on Nov. 30, Dec. 21, 28. Jan. 4 and 18). the YMCA-Youth Council will be holding Satur­ day recreation basketball. Saturday basketball will be held either in Northeastern’s Gym (on Grant Street), or in the Hastings Middle School. Participants must either purchase a $10 ac­ tivity pass, or pay $2 per visit in order to par­ ticipate in this eight week activity. The pass can be purchased at the door during the first day of practice. Scholarships will be available upon request. The following time periods will be followed: 2nd grade boys, 8:30-9:30 a.m.. Nor­ theastern Gym; 3rd grade boys, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.. Northeastern Gym; 4th grade boys, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Middleschool West Gym; Sth grade boys, 9-10 a.m.. Mid­ dleschool West Gym; 6ih grade boys, 10:15-11-15 a.m., Middleschool West Gym; Jr. High Boys, 8-9 a.m., Middleschool West YMCA "B" league volleyball-ink Spots: Front Row (from left) Carol Stowe, Kay Acker, Debbie Steward, Deb Hurless. Second Row- Alice Cruttenden, Jane Blough, Jan Day. Third Row- Pam Uebhauser, Marge Johnston. (Missing: Bonnie Wierenga) Gym. 2/3rd grade girls, 9:45-10:45 a.m.. Nor­ theastern Gym; 4th grade girls, 9-10 a.m.. Middleschool East Gym; 5th/6th grade girls, 10:15-11:15 a.m. Middleschool, East Gym; 7th/8ih grade girls, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Middleschool, East Gym. For more information, call Dave Storms, YMCA, at 945-4574. Family Fun Nite On Friday, Nov. 15, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., the YMCA-Youth Council will be sponsoring a Family Hillings High School Gym. Activities will include volleyball, basketball, rollerskating, crafts and old time movies. The cost for the evening is $5 per family with crafts costing .25 each. Children must be accompanied by at least one parent. Adult Open Gym There will be an adult open gym held on Nov. 6, 12, 13, 18, and the 21. from 7 to 9 p.m. in the West Gym of the Hastings Middle School. The gym will be open to any adults in­ terested in playing basketball. The cast per participant, per day is $1, and is payable at the door. Players will form their own teams and will play cross court, by ones, to 20. Winning teams may continue to play with waiting players/teams replacing the losing team. Win­ ing teams may play only three straight games. GET YOUR COPIES Hastings Banner at any of these area locations... Gun Lake— In Hastings — In Middleville — Bosley Pharmacy C & B Discount Admiral Ship Store Cappon Oil Dog ’n Suds City Food and Beverage Country Pantry D.J. Electric Eberhard’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Jacobs Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R & J’s Riverview Grocery Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery C.J. Take Out Doug’s Market Todd’s Grocery Hook's Drugs Kloosterman’s Coop Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Sinke s Service Joe’s Grocery Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart In Lake Odessa— L& J’s Our Village General Store Crystal Quick Stop Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market Felpausch In Dowling— Dowling Corner Store In Nashville — South tna K & M Meats Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl’s Market Thornapple Lk. Gen. Store In Freeport— In Delton— Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Others — Vermontville Grocery Vermontville Banfield General Store Quick Stop Food. Battle Creek Country Store • Bellevue Woodland Centre - Woodland �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 14, 1991 Karpinski pleased with 7-3 season by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor One day last August, Hastings football coach Bill Karpinski walked out onto the practice field and looked over his team. He did not see Brian Wolfenbarger, Gabe Griffin, Chase Youngs, Chad Lundquist, Jeremy Horan, Brad Warner or Karl Gielarowski. All were first-team all­ conference selections a year ago and were vital components in the Saxons run to a 9-0 regular season and a Twin Valley title. Karpinski did see some talented seniors, led by tri-captains Chris Youngs, Scott Carpenter and Jason Hetherington. He also saw some talented junior players. But the veteran coach wasn’t sure exactly how all the pieces would fit togther. As it turned out, they fit just fine. No, Hastings did not finish 9-0 and repeat as conference champions. But the 7-2 Saxons did tie for second-place in the rugged Twin Valley. And they did qualify for a second consecutive playoff berth. Hastings struggled early on in the season, particularly offensively. The Saxons were winning, but they, by and large, were not winning convincingly. Then they ran into a buzzsaw. First, Marshall spoiled homecoming week with a 14-0 whitewash. Then, eventual league champ Lakeview manhandled the Saxons 38-7. At that point, it might have been easy to throw in the towel. But Hastings regrouped, defeating Sturgis the following week 20-13, then closing the regular season with convincing wins over Coldwater and Delton Kellogg. The lateseason surge was enough to land the Saxons a post-season berth. Although the team was handled easily by an explosive Three Rivers unit Saturday, Karpinski said that he still considers the season a resounding success. "We were a very young team," he said, looking back to the team he saw on the practice field in August. "But the kids worked hard and had a super attitude towards practice and the games. "They just kept on improving as the season went along.” Going into the season, Karpinski's two most pressing concerns were the offensive line and the defensive secondary, each decimated by graduation. By season’s end, those two areas were considered strong parts of a well-balanced team. Karpinski's first decision was to choose a starting quarterback. Junior Bryan Sherry got the nod, but was soon replaced by classmate Jesse Lyons. Ironically, Sherry was moved to receiver and was one of Lyons' favorite targets by season's end. Lyons, a lanky 6-4, 170-pounder, improved week to week. He finished the regular season with 40 completions in 97 attempts, four touchdowns, and eight interceptions. Lyons added a pair of scoring tosses in the loss to the Wildcats. "We did quite a bit of switching positions, even during the season," Karpinski said. "But it worked out fine. There were no problems. . "This was an unselfish bunch and they were very team-oriented." Sherry led Hastings with 148 receiving yards and tied senior Paul Rose with 10 grabs. Senior Ryan Nichols added nine catches for 141 yards. The Saxons' strength offensively was the running game, led by fullback Youngs and junior halfback Ryan Martin. Opposing defenses often keyed on Youngs, which gave Martin more room to operate. Youngs gained 649 yards and scored 12 touchdowns, while Martin led Hastings with 695 yards, scored five touchdowns and added five twopoint conversions. The key to any successful offensive unit is up front, and the Saxons' line, anchored by seniors Derrick Hamm, Jamie Hanshaw, Chris Turnbull and Matt Schreiner, was no exception. Karpinski said that the line as a whole got stronger as the season progressed. "We ran a pretty conservative offense," Karpinski said. "That was because we were so young. "We realized where our strengths were." That would be the defense, which was the heart and soul of the Hastings team. The Saxons allowed no more than two touchdowns in eight of n*nc games, the exception being Lakeview. It also posted two shutouts. Up front, the defense was led by Youngs and Darrell Slaughter. Slaughter, despite the fact that he was constantly facing larger opponents, led the texffl in total tackles with 110 from his nose guard position. He added three sacks, a pair of fumble recoveries, and a forced fumble. Youngs led the Saxons in solo hits with 37 and in sacks with five. He totalled 91 tackles despite being run away from and double-teamed much of the season. A solid corps of linebackers, led by Hetherington, also was a key segment of the defense. Hetherington led the group with 108 total tackles, including 28 solo. He also forced a pair of fumbles. The secondary was led by Sherry, with 15 unassisted tackles, a fumble recovery and an interception, and Lyons, who p:cked off five passes. Other key defensive performers include Rose (four sacks), Carpenter (72 tackles, 17 solo) and Mike Frey (61 total tackles). Karpinski gives much of the credit for the success of his program to his assistant coaches, or, as he prefers to call them, "associate coaches", Jeff Simpson and Marsh Evans. Simpson, who had previously served a stint as the Saxon head coach, handled the defense, while Evans worked with the offensive and defensive lineman. "Their experience has really helped us," he said of his associates. "Two quality coaches like that really gives our program a big boost." As for next year, Karpinski still expects to look around the practice field in August and miss his seniors. But then, he always does. "Every year you have guys that you wish were back another year," he said. "Well be missing some quality athletes, but we'll have some quality athletes back, too." Area Girls Basketball District Tournament (November 18-22) Class B District 47 at Hastings Hastings (9-9) (Tuesday 7:30 p.m.) _____________________ Middleville (14-4) (Friday 7:30 p.m.) Wayland (12-6) Winner advances to Ionia regional (Wednesday 7:30 p.m.) | Delton (9-9) Class B District 53 at Stanton-Central Montcalm Lakewood (11-8) (Monday 7 p.m.) ______________________ Central Montcalm (7-11) | 7 pm) 4 (Friday 7 p.m.) Winner advances to Ionia regional (Tuesday 7 p.m.) Tfie Skinny by Todd Tubergen ‘Magic’ opens doors too long closed Okay. Earvin (Magic) Johnson is going on a personal crusade against the human immunideficiency virus (HIV) - the one that causes AIDS. He went on national television last Thursday and confessed that he had contracted the virus. He did not say how. But he did say he would no longer be the catalyst for the Los Angeles Lakers. Johnson did so bravely, seemingly without emotion. He did not get choked up. He did not shed tears. And he emphasized that he was going to use his fame to send people young and old a message: that it can happen to you. After all, there are more than a million people believed to be carrying around the HIV virus, which slowly and systematically destroys the body's capacity to fight infection. Johnson's revelation sent shock waves worldwide: into blacks, whites, Hispanics, males, females, homosexuals, heterosexuals... everybody. It is painfully clear that Johnson’s announcement and resulting "crusade" will save thousands of lives. People will think "if it can happen to Magic, it can happen to anybody. Even me." Amen. I'm all for lives being spared. But what I want to know is this: Why did it take Johnson's announcement to make people really stop and recognize the virus and the disease it causes as something that actually kills people? There have been other well-documented cases of AIDS. Ryan White touched off what could only be termed "nervous hysteria" at his Indiana school when it was learned he had the disease. Parents, teachers- even his friends- were scared to go anywhere near him. What about Rock Hudson? Remember hearing all the tasteless jokes about him after he died of the disease? Or Liberace? Didn't he address Congress and plead for something to be done? What about all the "regular People" who we've never heard about? AIDS has been with us for quite some time, people! And for too long, it was conveniently swept under the rug along with other things people just didn't want to talk about. Many considered the disease as something that happened only to intravenous drug users or homosexuals. It was something that was contracted on dingy street comers, in dark alleys, in gay bars, anywhere but where they were. Now arguably the greatest basketball player in history has come down with HIV. And everybody is talking about it now. It is crude to say, but it may now be fashionable to talk auout AIDS. Heck, even Michael Jordan has hopped on the bandwagon. He will join Johnson's fight. Charlotte Hornet Rex Chapman donated $50,000 to AIDS research. Even George Bush finally decided to at least talk about it Gee, 1992 wouldn't be an election year, by chance, would it? All because of a basketball player, somebody we have seen on our television screens and in our arenas, flashing that genuinely huge .smile and flicking unbelievable no-look passes in every conceivable direction. Basketball may be just a game, but this is Earvin Johnson we're talking about. A warning: be ready. It won't be a pretty sight. Earvin Johnson is going to begin to deteriorate right before your eyes. He is going to slowly wither away like a drought-stricken field of com. He will probably die. That is sad. But his message will save many, many people, particularly in the black community. And that is good. Johnson is now fighting his toughest opponent. It will be like him trying to drive in for a layup against a team consisting of a hundred Dennis Rodmans. Blindfolded. But he is not alone in this battle. According to a poll conducted by the American Association of Blood Banks, 22 percent of all Americans personally know someone who has AIDS. Know what? That number is going to go higher Portland (3-15) Ionia (13-6) The Hastings football team was well-represented on the 1991 All-Twin Valley team. Pictured are: Front row (from left)- Jesse Lyons (second team DB) Paul Rose (second team off. end), Bryan Sherry (first team DB), Scon Carpenter (second team LB), and Derrick Hamm (second team OL). Middle Row- Matt Schreiner (hon. mention), Ryan Nichols (first team punter), Mike Frey (hon. mention), Darrell Slaughter (hon. mention), Chris Youngs (first team RB and first team DL). Back Row- Jason Hetherington (first team LB). ■ _________________ and higher. We are all fighting the battle now. It is a battle that will be won only by abstention, by protection, by education, by parents talking to their children. Someday maybe we will even win the fight That friends, would really be Magic... Belding (6-12) Michigan DNR to operate deer checks Class C District 79 at Maple Valley Bath (5-13) Firearm deer season opens tomorrow and the Michigan Department of Natural Respources is asking for your help. Successful deer hunters are requested to bring their deer, or deer head, to area check stations so that the DNR biologists can collect scientific data, such as the deer's age, sex and various measurements. Each hunter cooperating with the request will recieve a colorful successful deer hunter arm patch. The Barry County checkpoint is located at the Barry State Game .Area Headquarters at Bath Bye (Wednesday 7 p.m.) Maple Valley (10-8) (Monday 8:30 p.m.) (Friday 7 p.m.) Midleton-Fulton (8-12) Pewamo-Westphalia (8-12) (Monday 6:30 p.m.) Carson City-Crystal Winner advances to Bellevue regional 1805 S. Yankee Springs Rd. Hours are ar follows: Nov. 15, 16, 17- 12 noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 18-22- 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Remainder of season— call 795-3280 for appointment Other area check stations arc located at the Allegan State Game Area Headquarters, The Crane Pond State Game Area Headquarters, The Plainwell District Headquarters, the Fort Custer Recreation Area Headquarters, Van Buren State Park, Warren Dunes State Park and Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery. NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Cal) 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 14, 1991 — Page 9 richly carpeted and furnished. We were asked to sit at the head of a long table to wait for the man we had come to see. "Finally, a portly, well-dressed Russian with a small goatee and a well groomed mustache came in. He introduced himself as a Russian importer with a name which I couldn’t spell or pronounce and that he was interested in agricultural machinery. “This was the beginning of a five-year plan in Russia for the purpose of increasing farm production. He talked in broken English which we managed to understand. “The first thing he said was ’Can you show me your credentials?' The only thing we had was a telegram which we had received, our names and pictures of the machine which we were producing. He studied the pictures for sometime and asked how many machines we were producing a day. We told him that as of now we were producing six or seven machines in a week. Kenwood Transplanter. The house at 536 S. Montgomery, where Simon Vollink lived when he in­ vented the planting machine, as it looks in 1991. By Guest Writer Joyce F. Weinbrecht Thefollowing article is from the Memoirs of Walter L. Wallace who grew up and lived in Freeport, then moved to Hastings, where he became the part owner and manager of the Wallace Bamford Grocery store at 740 East State St. He had other interests, and in this ar­ ticle he tells about his adventures as a machinery salesman. The manuscript for these articles hut sup­ plied by his daughter, Jean Mulliken. Walter Wallace wrote: “In the year 1928, I became acquainted with Simon Vollink, who was the manager of the Hirsch Bros. & Co. pickle station (located on East State Street) in Hastings. “In his spare time he had invented a plant­ setting machine. It was propelled by a gasoline motor. “At this time, I was about ready to sell my half of the Wallace-Bumford Grocery Store back to Mr. Mead. I told Mr. Vollink that when this machine was perfected and ready to be put on the market that I would like the job of salesman, as I had much confidence in its ability after working with it, setting celery, tomatoes and other plants on the marsh land around Nashville, Jackson, Gun (Lake) Marsh and in Northern Indiana. “I was able to find out the weak spots, especially in the pressure wheels which followed as the plant was released. The plants were placed in rubber holders by one or two workmen, carried to the ground and released automatically in a small trench made by a little shovel, which was just ahead of the pressure wheels. “This machine could handle cabbage plants, tomato plants, celery plants and even handle pivet hedges plants and tobacco plants. “Mr. Vollink had invented and secured the patent rights on the plant-setting machine through the United States Patent Office. These (the patents) only applied to the method by which the plants were delivered to the ground. On the front of the machine was an adjustable arm, which made the mark for the next row. “In the fall of 1929, Mr. Vollink started to put this machine together in an old brick building at the east end of Grant Street in Hastings. (This building was called the “Goodyear Grubs.") He tried to get financial help in Hastings without much success. “Fred Pierson, John Sinclair and Richard Schilleman were the men who helped assem­ ble the first machine. “Finally, some people from Nashville told Mr. Vollink that if he would come there with his machine, they would give him very reasonable rent on a building and several of the business men would give him financial aid. There were six persons who put up $500 each to get it started. He moved to Nashville on Oct. 30, 1929. “I had already loaned Mr. Vollink some money so that when the company was organized, I became a member of the board with Simon Vollink serving as president, and Carl Tuttle, a banker, as vice president. Dr. Morris, a man named Eranger from Adrian, Mr. Schilieman and Mr. Pierson made up the board of directors with a capital of $50,000. In a few weeks, we had sold $25,000 in shares and were in business. “After bunding six machines we put them on Gun Marsh and other lands for trials. I went along with every machine to help make various adjustments as needed to properly set and press the dirt around the plants. “We spent many weeks bringing those machines back to the shop for changes. In the meantime, Mr. Vollink had taken photographs of the machine at work and had literature printed, which was mailed to growers in Michigan, New York, Ohio. In­ diana, Florida and Seattle. Wash. “Finally, letters containing orders for machines to be sent on trail began to arrive. If the machines worked satisfactorily, they would buy them. “Seven machines were sent: one to Kent, Ohio; two to Oswego, N.Y.; one to Geneva, N.Y.; two to the Agriculture College in Geneva, N.Y.; and one to Clyde, N.Y. Later four machines were delivered to Seattle. Wash. “We soon got letters from all of these par­ ties (stating) that they wanted someone from the company to come and help them, as they were having trouble. Mr. Vollink had used up a large part of our capital in advertising and correspondence and for other things. “A meeting of the board of directors was called, and Stuart Brazee. our bookkeeper, and 1 were chosen to follow up on the com­ plaints. get the machine going and .sell them if possible. We were to send the money to the plant office. “It had become evident that our company was hard pressed for finances. The reason that I was chosen for the job was because I had worked with the machines so much that I felt that I knew the possible trouble, which was usually with the adjustment or the changing of die pressure wheels to the new ones we had developed. “Our first stop was at Kent, Ohio, where we soon got the planter working and got a set­ tlement, sending the money back to the office. The selling price was $475 for the single unit or $795 for the double unit. “From there we went to Oswego Gardens, N.Y. which was not far from Lake Erie. Here a fanner had planted one thousand acres. There was from three to four thousand acres of garden land in this area. “As we arrived, the men had two of our machines, trying to operate them. It took almost an hour to get each one of them started. They worked beautifully and the men were pleased. It was a great picture to see those men go down the field, setting celery plants in a straight line. “There were about 25 to 30 men from various gardens there to see the machine operate. In this vast field we saw groups of 12 to 15 people setting plants by hand. Each group had four people bringing them the plants and watering them. “Our machine when properly used replaced this group with eight people to each machine and made several more trips across the field than were made by the group planting by hand. “We had no trouble selling the machine. “We stayed all night at the Oswego Hotel. We wanted to get an early start in the morn­ ing. We filled the car with gas and parked it in back of the hotel. “In the morning, which was Sunday. May 15, (1931), we started for Lima, N.Y. As we got about four miles out of Oswego we ran out of gas. We found that someone had stolen the gas out of the car and had taken a fancy radiator cap, replacing it with an old one. There were very few gas stations open on Sunday in those days. “Finally, a car came along and pushed us to the next station. We found the fellow who owned the station, but it took a lot of persua­ sion to get him to sell us enough gas to get us to Lima. “From Lima we proceeded to Clyde, N.Y. There we found our machine and a good crowd waiting for us to put it in action. “We soon finished and closed the deal and headed for Savannah, N.Y., where we had promised to have a demonstration machine that we had used at the Agricultural College. On arriving at Savannah we called Geneva College and found out that they were not ready for a demonstration. “That night we had a telegram from Mr. Vollink, stating that we were to meet a Rus­ sian exporter in the Empire State Building in New York City. We immediately called his office and arranged an appointment for the following Friday at 2:30 p.m. “Since we had plenty of time before the ap­ pointment, we thought we would see some of the country on the way. We drove southeast to the Delaware Water Gap, a beautiful part of the country. As we drove along the Susquehannah River, we could see long train loads of coal and on the opposite side, moun­ tains that looked like they went straight up and down. “We arrived in New York City on Thurs­ day. Our appointment wasn’t until the next day, Friday. We spent a little lime seeing some of the sights of New York City. “We entered New York by the way of the tunnel, which was quite new. After coming out of the tunnel, the first thing we did was to find ourselves going the wrong way on a one­ way street. After being yelled at. we found a street where we could turn on, but to make a bad matter worse, this street was for trucks only. We arrived at Broadway, a short distance from the Empire State Building. We parked our car. had lunch and walked around, sightseeing. Then we made our way to the Empire State building. “As we still had time before our appoint ment, we rode the elevator as high as it would go. Then we climbed the winding stairs to the top of the tower. As we looked out of the win­ dows. ca-s on the street below looked like bugs and the people looked like flies. Here we could see all over the city. It happened to be a very clear day. We could see the Statute of Liberty very well. “It was now time for our appointment. The office was on the 14th floor. We made ourselves known to the attendant and were led into a mammoth executive room, which was The Kenwood Transplanter was a horse drawn plantr, which Mr. Vollink was attempting to improve on and motorize. This model was sold by Sears Roebuck and Company in 1906. He looked somewhat disgusted and said ‘We (the Russians) talk in terms of 500 to 1,000 at a time. When you can produce 500, get in touch with our office.’ ’"Gentlemen, I am interested in your pro­ duct. 1 bid you good-day.’’’ "As we had made reservations for the night, we decided to go down Broadway to see some of New York City at night... As we walked up Broadway toward Madison Square Gardens we found ourselves among crowds of people of every nationality. “We came to a Chinese restaurant, thinking that we would get our supper, but we couldn’t speak the language or read the menu. We ex­ cused ourselves and moved on up the street to an American restaurant, had a good supper and then went to a show, which lasted two hours. I will not make any remarks about the show, only to say that it was not a Methodist Church meeting! “The next morning headed for Hart­ ford. Conn., where we were to demonstrate our machine setting tobacco plants. We went down to the fields which were contoured and had dark soil. We soon had the machine ready to set the tobacco plants. “The type of tobacco they raised was ciaimed to be the most expensive, used in the best cigars and cigarettes. This demonstration day had been advertised to the tobacco growers in the area of Connecticut and Rhode Island. At the time the machine was ready to operate, we had a crowd of about 150 people. “The day was nice, the soil was in fine con­ dition and the planter proved to be very suc­ cessful. Most of the people had not believed that tobacco plants could be planted by machine, as the plants bruise easily. By using the rubber band, the plants were not damaged. We sold the machine on a consigned note to be paid in 60 days. “We left Hartford, headed for Geneva, which was a long drive. About 20 miles out of Albany. N.Y., a tire blew out. We had no spare, so all we could do was buy a new tire. "Stewart and I drew cuts to see which one would try to beg a ride to the next town about four miles away. I drew the right straw so I went down the road, and shortly a car cimc along and gave me a ride to the next oil sta­ tion. The fellow (at the station) got a tire and tube, took me back to the car and put the tire on. I asked him how much it was. He said $24. “As the factory was so short on funds, we had sent every cent we had received from sales home. After paying the tire bill, we had exactly $14 and some change. “We continued on our way, reaching Geneva College about dark. We were out of gas and after eating a light lunch had $8 left. “We parked near the college and tried to sleep in the car, which was very umcomfortable. We then took a couple of blankets from the car and crawled under the bushes next to the building. After an hour or so we began to get very cold. "We had met Mr. Tukey on our first stop in Geneva. He lived a short distance from the college. We felt that we did not want to disturb them, as it was getting late. However, we did drive to their home. The lights were on so we rapped on the door. Mr. Tukey invited us in and told us that they had plenty of room and we were welcome to stay all night. “Harold Tukey was a professor at the1 Agriculture College. He was the son-in-law of Dean Eugene Davenport from Woodland, Mich., whom we knew very well. “After a restful night and a splendid breakfast, we went back to the college and got the plant setter ready to work. “Our first operation was to set privet, which was a sprouted stick, about a quarter of Advertise your Banner Classified and be read by many, many county readers when they more time to react to your message! an inch thick and eight to ten inches long to be used as a hedge. Our machine was not design­ ed for such work. In spite of the heavy soil, the machine did a good job. "We made arrangements to have the machine taken by truck to Savannah, N.Y., about 30 miles to the southwest. After buying our dinner and filling the car with gas, we had $1.20 left. Stewart went on ahead in the car,, taking the $1, leaving me with the 20 cents. “I sat on the curb in downtown, Geneva, waiting for the truck carrying the machine. I began to think that if I missed the truck, what would 1 do? "I looked up the street and saw a sign I.O.O.F., the Odd Fellow Lodge. Having been a member of the order for many years, I thought, if necessary, I would appeal to them for help. “About this time the truck came along. We arrived in Savannah about 4 p.m., an houi late. The farmer’s name was Jack Snyder. "There were about 25 neighbors there when we arrived. It had rained enough to moisten the soil so the machine worked well. The celery plants were a sight be behold as you looked across the field. "This was our last stop. I asked the owner what he thought about the machine. He said that he was really pleased with it. Mr. Snyder asked the price of the machine. As this was the last machine and it was the demonstrator we made him a special price of $275. He decided to take it. “As we were broke, I asked him if he would make out two checks so that we could cash one of them, as we needed the money to get back home. He was willing to do this and we started for Niagara Falls, where he cross­ ed into Canada headed home to Michigan. "Needless to say, I was glad to get home, as this was the longest that I had ever been away from my family. “I found our factory was all but closed. No money — no credit. A meeting of the board was called. "A letter was read from Macy Harries Manufacture Company of New York, stating that they would make the plant setter and sell it on a royalty basis, plus 10 percent on parts. But Mr. Vollink would have to give up all of his control and could go on their staff as a salesman. He flatly refused the offer, so we voted to dose the plant, take our losses and call it a bad deal. “Had Mr. Vollink accepted this offer we all would have profited. Mr. Vollink died a short time after this (in February 1936), flat broke. “Now I had to go back to work or find some kind of a business to manage. BEE CLEAN Janitor Service Co. November Carpet Special Bee Clean for the Holidays • 945-3229 • WEEKENDER DEER CONTEST! Oct. 1-NOV. 3Oth 3 Age categories for Registered Hunters to Enter... * 18 Years and Younger, 19 to 59 and Senior Citizens LOTS OF CHEAT PRIZES! ~ win one of these... 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Photos become the property of The Reminder and may be used for promotional purposes. • All bucks must be entered Monday thru Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. October 1st thru December 2nd at Wildlife Taxidermy, > 975 S. Norris Rd., Middleville �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 14, 1991 Legal Notices Stat* of Michigan DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Environmental Division HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP DRAIN No. 1 NOTICE OF MEETING FOR THE DETERMINATION OF PRACTICABILITY TO WHOM IT AAAY CONCERN Notice it herby given, that on the 3rd day of Oc­ tober. 1991 on application wot filed with Robert W. Shaffer. County Drain Commlttloner of the County of Barry, praying for the Laying out and Designating a Drainage Dittrict tentatively known at the Hastlngt Charter Townthip Drain No. I. And whereat, the Drainage Dittricl for the: Hastings Charter Township Drain No. 1 includes lands within the following county and respective municipality: Barry County and Hastlngt Charter Townthip. And whereas, a certified copy of said applica­ tion wot served upon Robert W. Shaffer, and the Department of Agriculture by the Michigan Deportment of Transportation. Now. therefore, in accordance with P.A. 40, of 1956. os amended a meeting of the Director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture or designated deputy for drains will be held on the 26th day of November, at 1:30 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Hastings Charter Township Holl. 885 River Rd.. Hostings, Michigan, In the Township of Hastings, County of Barry, to determine the practicability of to laying out and designating and drainge district for said Improvement. If the drain project prayed for in a subsequent petition is determined to be necessary and con­ ducive to the public health, convenience, or welfare, a special assessment may be levied against properties that benefit from the drain pro­ ject. Act 186 of the Public Acts of Michigan. 1973. os amended, provides that the special assessment must be protested at the hearing hold for the pur­ pose of confirming the special assessment roll before the Michigan Tax Tribunal may acquire Jurisdiction of any special assessment dispute. The hearing for the purpose of confirming the special assessment roll will bo held. If at all, at some time in the future pursuant to notice given as required by law. Appearance and protest at such hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. An owner of or party in Interest in property to be assessed, or his or her agent, may appear in per­ son to protest the special assessment or may pro­ test the special assessment by letter filed with the County Drain Commissioner In the county which the property is located, on or prior to the date of the hearing, in which case personal appearance is not required. Now. therefore, all persons owning lands liable to an assessment for benefits, or whoso lands will be crossed by said drain, or any municipality af­ fected. ore requested to be present ot sold meeting, if they so desire. For further information regarding this notice, the meeting, or if you are unable to attend this meeting and wish to submit comments BEFORE the meeting date, please contact: Robert W. Shaffer Barry County Drain Commissioner Barry County Courthouse 220 W. State Street Hostings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-4879 Dated at Lansing, Michigan, this 6th day of November. 1991. Bill Schuette Director of Agriculture By: Michael R. Gregg Deputy for the Director (11/21) RUTLAND TOWNSHIP Board Meeting November 6, 1991 All Board Members present, 3 residents. Ap­ proved October 2nd. minutes. Approved increase In cost for snow removal at Township Hall. Supervisor to request deflectors at intersection of M-37 and Airport Rd. Approved Treasurer and Zoning Administrator reports. Approved 1992 Budget as presented at October Board meeting. Vouchers approved totaling $11,791.53. Respectfully submitted. Phyllis Fuller. Clerk Attested to by: Robert M. Edwards. Supervisor (11/14) Mortgage Foreclosure Sal* MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage mode by Robert G. Aicken, a single man to Birmingham Bancorp Mor­ tgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mor­ tgagee. dated November 29. 1990 and recorded on December 7. 1990, in Liber 509. on page 89. Barry County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Mark Bockonen by an assignment dated November 29. 1990. and recorded on January 14. 1991. In Liber 510. on page 572, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dote hereof the sum of TWELVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FORTY FIVE DOLLARS AND 52 CENTS ($12,545.52). in­ cluding interest at 17.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of lhe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, ot the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 11:00 a.m. o'clock, on December 19, 1991. Sold premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commence at the Southeast corner of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 7. Town 4 North, Range 8 West, West 12 Rods for Place of Beginning, North 14 Rods. West 23 Rods. South 14 Rods, East 23 Rods to Place of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dale of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with I948CL 600.324la, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 7, 1991 Trott and Trott Attorneys for Assignee of the Mortgage 31000 Telegraph Rood, Suite 170 Bingham Forms, Michigan 48025 File *91102589 Mark Bockonen. Assignee of Mortgagee (12/5) Stat* of Michigan Probata Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Docoaaod Estate File NO. 91-20742-SE ESTATE OF LEO N. EBERT, Deceased. Social Security No. 370-09-1543. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred nr af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On December 6. 1991 ot 10:00 a.m., In the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Honorable Richard H. Shaw. Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Marjory Rogers requesting that Marjory Rogers and Katherine Fribley be appointed Co­ personal representatives of the Estate of Leo N. Ebert who lived at 702 South Washington Street, Hastings. Ml 49058, and who died on October 24, 1991; requesting that the heirs at law of the dece­ dent be determined; and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated November 2. 1989, and '.odicils dated none, be admitted to probate. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the state will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within four months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given tnat the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. Date: November 5. 1991 David A. Dimmers (Pl2793) DIMMERS & McPHILLIPS 221 South Broodway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-9596 Marjory Rogers 702 South Washington Hastings. Ml 49058 (11/14) Fight LUNG DISEASE with a WILL - yours. Bequests are powerful medicine. AMERICAN ± LUNG ASSOCIATION’ Christmas — Christmas 1992 That is! Open your National Bank of Hastings Christmas Club Today! Ann Landers Woman puzzled why men not attracted Dear Ann Landers; Here is a bizarre letter for you. I’m 35 and still a virgin. Granted that’s unusual, but it gets weirder. I’ve never had a man tell me I am attractive. No man has ever held my hand or kissed me. I’ve had several male friends over the years, but no relationship progressed beyond the "pal” state. It's not that I didn’t want a romantic involvement. In fact, 1 went so far as to tell several men I was interested, hoping it migh' help. It didn’t. On a few occasions. I've even invited a man to dinner and an event. Some accepted, but no one ever asked me back. I’m intelligent, well-educated, welltraveled. a good conversationist, and a fine homemaker. I have a successful career and several hobbies. I’m a talented needleworkcr and potter and have many outside interests. I’ve volunteered with organizations and am active in my church. I’m well-adjusted and have a loving family. I’m no movie star, but I’m not a dog either. I can’t figure out why not one guy on this vast planet has ever been attracted to me. After 35 years of hoping. I’m becoming depressed. I’ve managed well on my own but I’m puzzled and bemused by the emptiness of my life. Any ideas? A Woman in California Dear Woman : With all you have going for you. it’s odd that you haven't connected with someone. It’s got to he more than lousy luck. I suggest that you pose this question to five peo­ ple who know you well - start with one or two at work. Then ask your clergyman, your doctor, a relative and a male pal with whom you do volunteer work or pottery. If you don’t get any solid clues, go to a counselor for one or two sessions. There must be a reason for your solitary existence. If you can identity that reason, your whole life could change. Good luck to you, dear. She resents free babysitting Dear Ann Landers: When I had my children I chose to stay at home with them. That decision did not mean I'd be a free baby sitter for my income-earning friends. 1 don’t mind swapping baby-sitting hours with so­ meone who will take my kids when we want an evening out, but 1 resent it when people try to take advantage of me. I've had women come to my door before 7 a.m. and ask if I will do them a favor and baby-sit their child. Not one word is said about compensation although they make very good money. You’ve pointed out many times, Ann, that no one can take advantage of you without your permission, and you’re right. So, I'm trying to nip this sort of thing in the bud before the weeds take over the lovely garden of friendship. I love my friends, but if they find Wilma Story receives Hastings BPW Achievement Award themselves in need of a caretaker for their children while they earn money, 1 respectfully suggest that they offer me. or any other stay­ at-home mother, an appropriate amount of cash for "helping out.” If this is embarrass­ ing, they might consider treating us to dinner occasionally. It’s a gracious way to say "thanks.” Last time I checked, we still ate. Home For My Family, Not Yours (Alaska) Dear Alaska: You don’t seem to be at a loss for words when it comes to expressing yourself on paper. I suggest that you stale your complaints to the women who have been abusing your friendship. The wheel that squeaks gets the oil. Some favorite columns available Dear Readers: Every week 1 receive a great many requests to return a poem. an essay or a prayer that was especially poignant or amusing. A few years ago I gathered the most fre­ quently requested pieces and offered them in a booklet called "Gems.” That booklet was ex­ tremely well received. With the passing of time I have accumulated another pile of requests for favorite pieces. 1 am calling my new collection "Nuggets and Doozies.” Do you like the name? Not everybody does. In fact, it created quite a bat­ tle in my office. The Landers Ladies were split dowtx the middle, so I cast the deciding vote. "Nuggets and Doozies" it is. Ifyou would like this booklet, please send a self-addressed, long business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5 (this in­ cludes postage and handling) to: Nuggets, do Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $6.) This could be a perfect small gift for the holidays. War pen pal quit writing Dear Ann Landers: If you will allow me the privilege. I’d like to use your column to say something to a man I once felt quite close to. He is “Any Soldier/Operation Desert Storm.” Hi, it’s me. I’m sure you’re home by now, because my last letter was returned by the military. You never gave me your stateside address so I guess this is it for us. I don't know why I'm still worried about you. No, that’s not true, I DO know. It's because I began to care — which was dumb. Did you enjoy the cartoons 1 sent? 1 wasn't sure if you’d think they were silly but I figured laughs were in short supply in such a grim setting. You’ll never know how much 1 agonized about sending my picture. It occur­ red to me that you might think I was pushing things, but I wanted you to feel as if you knew me. Like I said -1 really started to attach a lot of importance to our correspondence. You seemed like such a nice guy. I don’t mean to complain, but the war’s over and you never did write back like you promised. That’s OK. I'm an adult and I realize you're probably back home now. read­ justing to your own life and busy getting ac­ claimed. War docs funny things to the way people think. They tend to view everything as "temporary." I guess that’s where I made my big mistake. I had other ideas. Nutty, huh? I don’t need to wnt^your name, you know who you are. I just wanted you to know that you turned out to be someone important in my life and I’ll never forget you. Any Woman, Anytown, U.S.A. Dear U.S.A.: If it’s any comfort, please Wilma Story (center) receives her award from Lorraine Washbume (left), chair of the Women of Achievement Committee, and Margie Benner, presi­ dent of the Michigan Federation of Business and Professional Women. Wilma Story of Hastings recently was honored by receiving the "Women of Achievement Award” from the • Michigan Federation of Business and Professional Women. The award is given to recognize BPW members who have focused on achievement and reached their goals, who typify the en­ thusiastic BPW member, and have exhibited their willingness to help other women. Story is a charter member (1953) of the Hastings BPW. Her activities have included serving her local organization as secretary, corresponding secretary and treasurer. She has been chairwoman for 10 to 12 years of both the pecan sales fundraiser and the Reser­ vations and Sunshine Committee. She also is hostess for BPW’s annual potluck supper planning meeting each year at her summer Gun Lake home. But Story’s interest in helping women also is demonstrated in her community. She is a volunteer for Pennock Hospital once a week, recruits workers and works herself on blood banks, and as a past president and member of the Thomapple Garden Club, she now serves as therapy chairwoman for TenderCare and Thomapple Manor. In 1961 and 1962, she was Barry County Cancer Crusade chairwoman. Hastings Presbyterian Church is also a benefactor of Wilma’s volunteerism, as she has been co­ chairwoman of Church Circle for a numbers of years and chairwoman of lhe church rum­ mage sale (two per year) for 10 years. Even with all these activities, she has some time available to babysit her 15 great­ grandchildren. her offspring from her two children, JoAnne Miller of Hastings and Gor­ don Story of Charlotte. Wilma and her late husband. Lyle Story, managed Marks Auto Accessories Store in Hastings for many years, she being the book- Barry County Marriage Licenses Bruce Guy Murphy, Hastings and Roberta Marie Wallace. HastingsSean Gregory Richardson, Freeport and Catina Kay Clark, Freeport. Cleon L. Brown. Jr.. Nashville and Daniel Renee Yepez, Nashville. Will Franklin Simmons II. Bellevue and Della Jeanette Thurman. Bellevue. Charles Elwood Eggc«- Middleville and Donna Mac Eggers. Middleville. keeper. She later was employed by Hastings Sanitary Service and retired from State Farm Insurance. The “Women of Achievement” award, which was presented at a banquet at the Grand Traverse Resort in Traverse City, is not Story’s first time for receiving recognition for her achievements. She received a plaque from the Cancer Socity and a “Woman of the Year” from the BPW. Certificates of ap­ preciation for volunteer service were presented to her in 1986, ’87, and '88, and she was made an honorary member of Women's Association of the Presbyterian Church in 1980. Hastings BPW members Liz Haight, Ann Davis, Denise Gam, Carol Ergang, Druzilla Powell and Peg Bradford said they were pro­ ud to accompany Wilma to Traverse City and applaud her as she received her award as be­ ing an outstanding achiever and leader. know that you aren’t alone. I’ve received hun­ dreds of letters from women who feel let down because their Gulf War pen pals are no longer in touch. To those who are feeling hurt. I say. war does crazy things. Men get lonely. Women fantasize. Reality becomes distorted. Fan­ tasies take on the look of commitments. If Mr. Wonderful suddenly dropped out ot sight, write off the rc.alionship as a pleasant in­ terlude and get on with your life. It was fun while it lasted but it’s over. Dear Readers: With so mucn dissatisfac­ tion regarding the quality of education these days, here’s an interesting story from colum­ nist Joey Adams: A disgruntled schoolteacher handed in her resignation with the following comment. In our public schools today, the teachers are afraid of the principals, the principals are afraid of the superintendents, the superintendents are afraid of the board, the board members are afraid of the parents, the parents are afraid of the children, and the children are afraid of nobody." COPYRIGHT 1991 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE. INC. Lake Odessa News: The bazaars continue, with one for St. Ed­ ward’s Church Altar Society on Friday, Nov. Ionia County’s chapter of MARSP will meet Thursday, Nov. 21. Local people wan­ ting reservations are to telephone 374-4820. Accoding to the state newsletter, membership has now reached more than 40,000 which is a 5.8 percent increase over last year. A Lansing newspaper last week had in its “In The Works” feature the new MARSP building. Until now the offices have been in leased quarters. The president of the Michigan Association of Retired School personnel, Richard Smith, will be the speaker at the Ionia meeting of the K. of C. Hall, with a topic "Your Cup Is Over Half Full.” Belding members will be the host group. Central United Methodist Church had its annual turkey dinner Nov. 7. with Dr. A. L. VanZyl the chief cook. Men of the church prepare and serve this meal each year. ‘Die program included a stewardship presentation by Dr. John Hemming. The offering beyond expenses will go to Grand Rapids U.M. Com­ munity House. Last week Thursday, members of the board of directors of the Lake Odessa Community Library had a dinner at the County Seal Restaurant in honor of the volunteer who con­ tribute much to the smooth functioning of the library. The honored guests were Alyce Heyboer and Sarah Miller of Lake Odessa and Marie Warner of Hastings. Crystal Howard also is a volunteer, but she had previous com- mitments for the evening. One day each week Marie rides Barry County Transit bus to and from Lake Odessa so she can continue her library sting, which she began when she lived at Lake Manor. The Kimmel Kut ’N Kurl building has had a drastic change in appearance. The rear por­ tion has been razed. This is one of lhe few frame business buildings downtown. Because of the slope of Second Street, the structure had entrances at two street levels. Mid-West Auto was the most recent tenant of the lower section off Second Street. The upper floor has housed apartments for many years, with lhe beauty shop and clothing on the first floor. This was the Hart building for many years of its early history. Guy Hart had a printing business. His sister. Miss Irene, lived in the second floor apartment for several decades. Ferris and Elouise Lathrop owned the building and had an implement dealership and a hatchery business. Later they used it and the Maryin building next south for their Skogmo clothing store. The building, as it now stands, can easily house the beauty shop and an apartment. Lakewood's basketball team had favorable publicity in a recent Lansing newspaper arti­ cle featuring Tricia Pierson. 5-foot-10 senior center, who is looking forward to volleyball practice and later, spring track. The Piersons have six horses, and hers is named "Re­ bound.” Her scoring average is 22.6 per game, which puts her as the third leading scorere in mid-Michigan. In one game she had 28 points. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 14, 1991 — Page 7 Local students write reviews in obervance of Children’s Book Week Hoffmans to celebrate their silver anniversary Burghart-Gibson plan a December 28 wedding Gordon and Loretta (Hicks) Hoffman of 7305 Barryville Road, Nashville, will celebrate their 25th anniversary on Tuesday, Nov. 19. They were married on Nov. 19, 1966. They have four children, Tom, Larry, Bruce and Kitrina. The couple also has five grandchildren, T.J., Branden, Lindzi, Gerritt and Lacie. They will celebrate with a family dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Roger W. Gibson of Hastings, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Burghart Jr. of Pella, Iowa, are pleased to an­ nounce the engagement of their children, Amy Lynn Gibson and Robert A. Burghart in. Amy is a 1988 graduate of Hastings High School. She attends Grand Rapids Baptist College and will graduate May 1992 with a bachelor of arts degree in psychology and music. Rob graduated from Steven’s Point Area Senior High at Steven’s Point, Wise., in 1985. He attended Baptist Bible College at Clarks Summit, Pa., and served in the U.S. Army for three years. He is presently atten­ ding Grand Rapids Baptist College, majoring in history and English. Plans are being made for a Dec. 28, 1991, wedding which will take place at First Baptist Church of Hastings. Thorps to celebrate 55th wedding anniversary Kenneth and Ruth (Goodemoot) Thorp of Clarksville Road, Portland, will be observing 55 years of marriage Saturday, Nov. 23rd. Their children are Donna Thorp, Richard and Karen Thorp and Tom and Dianne Barker. They have six grandchildren and one great grandchild. They will celebrate with a family dinner. Dessa Handle observing her 96th birthday Sunday A card shower to honor Dessa Handle’s 96th birthday will be held Sunday, Nov. 17. Cards may be sent to Box 203, Nashville, 49073. Area Birth Announcements BOY, Larry and Michelle (Slocum) Warren of Dallas, Texas, would like to introduce to you, Marshall Allen, bom Oct. 10 at 6:45 p.m. and weighing 6 lbs. 19 inches long. Welcomed by grandparents Carol and Jim Harrington of Hastings. Rex Slocum of Lake Odessa, Marilyn Schenk of Lansing, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Schenk of Grand Ledge, great grandparents Helena McCall, and Loma Slocum of Hastings, Agnes Sears of Lansing, Groce Harriman of Caro, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Schenk Sr. of Republic. • Hastings senior named 91-92 DAR Good Citizen Hastings High School senior Matthew An­ ton, son of Michael and Charlotte Anton of 2658 Quakezik, has been named Hastings High School Daughters of .the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizen for the 1991­ 92 school year. "He's just an all-around good student," said Hastings High School Assistant Principal Jeanne Jarvis. "Matt has had an outstanding high school career and has been involved in numerous clubs and activities. He has also been active in sports and was on the Home­ coming Court Anton has been active in varsity basketball, track, cross country, golf, Interact, the Na­ tional Honor Society and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He said basketball is the activity he has enjoyed the most "It’s something I worked long and hard for,” said Anton. "I'm not that good. But, it’s started to pay off since I stuck with it and work hard at iL" Anton said he is pleased to be chosen as for the annual DAR Good Citizen Award. "It's an honor to be chosen by my peers and teachers," he said. The DAR Good Citizen award is presented to the Hastings recipient by the Sophie de Marsac Campau Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The selection process, recommended by the DAR, consists of having the faculty nominate at least three students who they feel best ex­ emplify the qualities of good citizenship. Qualifications for the award are as follows: • A citizen of the United States • Must have shown dependability, which in­ cludes cooperation, truthfulness, loyalty and punctuality • Must have performed service which in­ cludes cooperation, courtesy and consideration of others Read any good books lately? Hastings Area Schools' fifth and seventh grade reading classes have! The Hastings Public Library teamed up with the reading classes to celebrate Chil­ dren's Book Week, Nov. 11-17, with a book review contest. The Banner is publishing the best reviews and then their work will be displayed with the book at the library. While the guidelines for the reviews specified a 100-word limit, teacher Audrey Renner of Central Elementary said, "That part was hard for them. The kids were so enthused about the project, they couldn't stop telling about the book." This sentiment was repeated by other teachers as well. The teachers agreed on several things. For one, they thirk their classes would like to do a similar project again - maybe twice a year. They also felt the opportunity was good practice for the children to express themselves in writing. The classes seemed universally excited about the chance to be published, and the competition was good for them. Amy Songer and Jim Storms wrote the winning reviews from Central. Sally Dreyer's class at St. Rose School selected any book they wanted to read. "It was difficult to choose just one review as the best," said Dreyer. Erika Simpson wrote the one that was chosen. Megan Baker and Scott Sawyer wrote the winning reviews from Northeastern Elemen­ tary. Their teacher, Alice Gergen, said she was especially glad to be able to display the students' work in the public library. "It's important that the community has a chance to see some of the wonderfully cre­ ative things their school children are doing," she said. She also thinks it's good for stu­ dents to be able to see the work of other schools and compare. Cindy Wilcox, who teaches fifth grade at Southeastern, conducted her contest a little differently. Instead of the kids choosing 28 different books, she read Hatchet, by Gary Paulsen, to the class. Her class submitted "A 28 Star Review" with a comment from each student. According to Tim Blessing, one of Wilcox's students, "The book just grabs your thoughts and never lets go." Another boy in the class, Ian Ismirle, wrote: "When Mrs. Wilcox would put the book away, I could not stop thinking about what was going to happen the next day." Mel Hund, Middle School, teacher, thought the project was good for her stu­ dents. "They learned that if they didn't like the book, they could givqit.ftnegativc review. They simply had to explain why the story didn't work for them." . Her seventh graders each read their review in front of the class, and the class chose the winners. The students almost unanimously voted for reviews by Angie Bunce, Amanda Hawbaker, Rebecca Mepham, Elizabeth Lin­ colnhol, Andrea Dreyer and Suzy Schmader. The books, the winning reviews and pic­ tures of the students will soon be displayed together at the Hastings Public Library, lo­ cated at 121 S. Church St. Farewell to Manzanar By Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston Reviewed by Amanda Hawbaker 7th Grade Hastings Middle School Matthew Anton • Must have exerted leadership which in­ cludes personality, self control and ability to assume responsibility • Must have exhibited patriotism stressing unselfish interest in family, school, commu­ nity and nation Once the faculty has selected the nominees, the senior class is asked to choose the students who will be the recipient of the award. Anton will now compete for the state award. He and winners from other schools in the re­ gion will furnish some personal information, answer a Good Citizenship questionnaire and write an essay, which will be submitted to the Sophie de Marsac Campau chapter, which will select the winning essays and send them to the Michigan Society for entry in the state compe­ tition. In addition to the national, division and state society awards, the local chapter of the DAR will award a S500 scholarship to one of the eight essay winners. Anton will receive a pin and a certificate from the local DAR chapter for being selected as Hastings High School's 1991-92 Good Citi­ zen. DENTAL CHAIRSIDE ASSISTANT Patient oriented dental practice seekfng energetic, enthusiastic and responsible team player for chairside position. Applicant must be friendly and enjoy working with people. Send resume to ad No. 569 c/o The Reminder P.O. Box 188, Hastings, Ml 49058 A young Japanese girl and her family sud­ denly find themselves in the middle of World War II. Because they arc American citizens, the United States government sends them to a camp for Orientals who are not American citizens. There they endured many hardships. The author writes about her haunting childhood; she vividly describes the camp and its memories. She is very descriptive in in­ troducing the characters and continues throughout the entire extent of the book. The characters vary greatly in personality and in­ dividuality. The author combines a balanced combination of style and action. I feel that the ending of this book, traveling through the memories of her childhood past, was very interesting. The Stalker By Joan Lowery Nixon A Review by Suzy Schmader Seventh Grade Hastings Middle School The plot of this book. The Stalker, keeps the teen-age audience interested but it isn’t very believcable. Il is doubtful whether a teen-age girl would hire a private detective to prove her friends’s innocence in a murder. The pace of this book was slow, but it seem­ ed to accelerate toward the end. The descriptions in this book are very good. Nixon really made me feel that 1 was there in lhe story, which takes place Texas. The author made sure her main characters were recognized. Nixon also focuses on description more than anything else. The ending of the book isn’t one that leaves the reader '’hanging"; the ending is pleasing and logical for the mysterious plot. Skin Walkers By Tony Hillennan Review by Angie Bunce Seventh Grade Hastings Middle School Skinwalkers is a superb sample of liierary art. It keeps the reader on the edge of his or her seat. Every page takes the reader into a new twist in the story. It is a well-planned book, fitting together smoothly, yet docs not take the reader to the point of complete boredom. The characters in Skinwalkcrs arc Writing the best book reviews at the Hastings Middle School were (front row, from left) Andrea Dreyer and Amanda Hawbaker; (middle row) Elizabeth Lincolnhol and Rebecca Mepham; (back) Angel Bunce and Suzy Schmader. each uniquely different and each created with hir or her own special purpose. The reader is able to feel as if he or she knows the characters personally. I could feel myself drawn into the setting, into the world of mystery in which Tony Hillennan so talentedly and creatively devises in a desert of In­ dians, suspense, and mystery. The ending is the work of a true mastermind, surprising but logical. The one downpoint would be that the dialogue is difficult to follow. All in all. Skin­ walkers is a hauntingly elegant piece of work that satisfies a mystery lover’s hunger for suspense of the unknown. An Old Fashioned Girl By Louisa May Akott Review by Erika Simpson An Old Fashioned Giri is about a young girl named Polly, her friend Fannie and Fannie’s brother Tom. Almost at once, Tom and Polly liked each ocher. Polly is very kind and patient with Tom. He in return, leases her in a friendly way. As they became older, they grew to like each other more and more. ' Tom had to go out west to earn money so he could pay off his debts, which made it dif­ ficult for he and Polly to maintain their friend­ ship. Still, Polly thought about him every day. At last it was spring and Tom was coming home. Do Polly and Tom ever get married? Read this book for an exciting adventure, and an answer to that question. Strawberry Girl By Lois Lenski Review by Amy Songer 5th Grade Central School This book was about a girl named Birdie Boyer. She and her family moved to Florida. She couldn’t wait to grow strawberries and become a "Strawberry Girl." Birdie had a bit of a problem to face before she could grow strawberries. The neighbors, the Slaters, caused these problems and kept lhe Boyers from growing strawberries. Finally, when their strawberries were safe. Birdie was able to pick the berries and sell them on street comers. What was even more delightful was being called “Strawberry Girl” just as she had always wanted. 1 really think you would like this book. The characters made it exciting by the things they did. I recommend this book to everyone. The Great Brain By John D. Fitzgerald Review by Jim Storms Sth Grade Central School Tom Fitzgerald is the main character in this story. He lived in Utah a long time ago. He is a very smart boy but the problem was that Tom always got in trouble with his schemes in which be tricked people. My favorite part was when Tom tricked his brother, Sweyn, because Sweyn had made fun of him. He managed to get Sweyn's bike by trading and Indian coat for a sling shot which his brother really wanted. I liked this book because it was packed with action and it was funny. The characters all seemed real to me. Call It Courage By Armstrong Sperry Review by Scott Sawyer Sth Grade Northeastern School My book is called Call It Courage. It is about a boy named Mafateau who is called of the sea. His mother was killed by Monnoa, the sea god. Everybody calls him Mafateau, the boy who is afraid. So one day, he decided to leave Hikereau, his homeland and go out to sea. He runs into a storm and wakes up on an island. There he finds out that he is on the island of the eaters of men. He built a house and some traps to catch his food. Later he builds a canoe and sails home, but little does he knoew that he is being followed by the cannibals. How does he escape? Will he get home alive? Island of The Blue Dolphins By Scott O’Dell Review by Megan Baker Sth Grade Northeastern School This book was about a girl that was trapped on an island for eighteen years. She lived in a hut-like home. I was amazed that she actually caught fish and clams. She also killed seals, sea elephants and birds for survival. She had a wolf named Rontou. When Rontou died, she found Rontou’s son. She named him Rontouaru which means “Son of Rontou.” The story was based on a true story and I thought that it was a very emotional story. This book was very good. I would highly recommend this book! After the Dancing Days By Margaret I. Rostkowski Review by Rebecca Mephan Seventh Grade Hastings Middle School The book 1 read was about a young girl named Annie, who seeks friendship with a confused, lonely veteran named Andrew. This is a very wonderful, tense yet slow book. Everything went along smoothly, and the dialogue was very realistic. The author made me feel I was actually in the book, ex­ periencing this frustrating environment. The lessons learned in this book were abun­ dant, and the vivid descriptions made this story even better. This book really touches base with the unaccepted facts of life. To say I recommend this book would be the least. This book is fill­ ed with warmth and compassion, and would be enjoyed by all ages. Crutches Written by Peter Hartling Review By Andrea Dreyer 7th Grade Hastings Middle School Crutches, written by Peter Hartling, is a sensational book. The reader can actually feel the tension and experience the ruin World War II left behind in Austria, Germany, and the rest of Europe. Peter Hartling allows the reader to assume the identity of either Thomas or his friend Crutches. While realistic, the language could be of­ fensive to some individuals, and some situa­ tions could leave the reader feeling uncomfor­ table, however. Thomas and Crutches suffer difficult yet rewarding times together until their separa­ tion. Neither of them regret meeting each other or sharing the time together. You will not regret reading this book. A Formal Feeling By Zlbby Oneal A Review by Elizabeth Lincolnhol 7th Grade Hastings Middle School This book. A Formal Feeling, by Zibby Oneal. was about a teenage girl whose mother died a year ago and her father had remarried. The author touched base with most of the feel­ ings of a young girl in this situation. The style of this book was very well-done. The author wrote in a lovely fluent way. It was smooth reading and quickly caught my in­ terest. This writer did an excellent job in describing the objects especially in comparing them. This is the type of book that a teenage reader would curl up with on a cold and rainy evening and read. It was written at the perfect level for children my age. Overall, this book, was entertaining and relaxing. • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Nov 12. 1991 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St.. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. / �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 14. 1991 Attorney General takes aim at credit card interest rates The Associated Press LANSING - Attorney General Frank Kel­ ley has squared off aguinst high credit card in­ terest rates, saying they defy economic grav­ ity. Interest rates for mortgages, car loans, and savings have been dropping, but credit card rates remain at a national average of 18.9 percent, Kelley said. Such rates "defy the laws of economic gravity and are unrealistically high in today's credit climate," Kelley said in a letter sent Friday to a New York congressman. Kelley's letter endorsed the concept of a bill introduced last month by U.S. Rep. Charles Schumer. Schumer sponsored legis­ lation in 1988 that required banks and credit card issuers to put a disclosure box about their financial terms on all solicitations for credit cards. A legislative assistant to Schumer, Peter Cohen, said Schumer's new bill would re­ quire companies to put the main parts of that information on all print and television ads and include it in radio ads. It also would require the card companies to put the disclosure information on the outside of envelopes with solicitation material. Banks also would be required to allow cus­ tomers to pay off their credit card balances at the levels in the original terms. Some banks buy another bank's credit card portfolio and raise the interest rates or just raise their own rates, Cohen said, adding that leaves cus­ tomers no choice. Cohen said the main focus of the bill is to educate consumers. "If they see where the best rate is, they will make the market work. Hopefully, they will change enough numbers to force the bigger card issuers to lower rates simply be­ cause they're losing customers," he said. "We're convinced that the economic market for credit cards isn't working." "Hopefully the consumer reaction will lead to more competition and more discretionary shopping for credit cards," Kelley said. Last week, the Federal Reserve cut its dis­ count rate - the interest it charges on loans to banks - from 5 percent to 4.5 percent. That's the lowest level since January 1973. Major banks, including those in Michigan, ATTEND SEMES Hastings Area GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M 79. 239 E. North St., Michael Anton, Pastor Phone 945-9414 Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Cotant, choir director. Sunday morning 9:45 a.m.. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.. Morning Worship; 4:45 p.m.. Youth Fellowship. 6:00 p.m.. Evening Wonhip. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from monung service*. Prayer meeting. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. Sunday. Nov. 17 - 8:00 Holy Communion; 9: 30 Church School (all ages); 10: 45 Holy Communion. Thurs­ day, Nov. 14 - 4:00 Outreach; 7:30 Adah Choir; 8:00 AA. Saturdav, Nov. 16 - 9:30 Conf 6; 8:00 NA. Monday, Nov. II - 6.00 Poattive Parenting Tuesday, Nov. 19 - 300 Chou School; 4 00600 Organ Lcasioaa. 700 SCS Staff Wednes­ day, Nov. 20 - 10:30 Wordwat­ chers; 3:15-4:45 Young Spirits; 700 Elders HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. (The Bible Church) Bring Your Bible. 600 Powell Rood. | nuk East of Hastings Our Motto; "The Bible, the whole Bi­ ble. and nothing but lhe Bibte". Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Morning Worship. 10:30 ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH Pan of the Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the midwest. 2415 McCann Rd., Ir­ ving. Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sunday 10:00 a.m. Holy Commu­ nion; 5 p.m. Evening Prayer. 1928 Book of Common prayer used at all services. a.m. Thursday 7:30 prayer meeting and softball for the youth. Pastor Emeritus-. Rus Sarver Phone 945-9224. Every Sunday is Friend­ ship Day CHURCH OF THE BARRY CO. CHURCH OF NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ CHRIST, 541 N. Michigan Ave., way. James Leitzman Pastor. Sun­ day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser­ vices: Bible Classes 10 a.m.. Wor­ ship 11 a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron, Minister. Phone 945-2938. Focus on the Family video series begins Sept. 4-Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. One Nation Under God Bible Correspondence THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH Course. FELLOWSHIP, 2750 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A. Arnett. Pastor. Church Office phone 948-2549. Sunday workship 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Childrens Church. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings, Michigan 948-8004 James R. Barren. Asst. Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 11 :C0 a.m. Monung Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00, Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7:00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Pryer meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir pracice. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 904 Terry Lane (at Starr School Road). Philip R. Colburn. Pastor. Church phone number is 945-2170, if no answer, call 945-3355. Saturday services are: Sabbath School at 9:20 a.m. (for all ages), and Worship Service at 11:00 a.m. Prayer Meetings Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00 p.m. The community is invited. Adven­ turer Chib for children ages 6-9 wiD meet Sundays. Nov. 3 and 17, 10-12 noon in the church Fellowship Room. Our Community Service Center. 502 E. Green Street, is open to the public on Monday and Wednesday. 9-12 noon. To make sure your needs are met. please call 945-2361 for an ap­ pointment for clothing. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 3887 Coats Grove Road. Pastor Ben Her­ ring. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service 10:45 a.m. INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, P.O. Box 558, Hastings. Ml 49058 (meeting behind River Bend Travel Agency, State St.) Minister, Jim Sandusky. Phone 945-2026. Sunday Services - 9:30 a.m., Bible School; 10:30 a.m.. Morning Worship; 6:30 p.m., Evenig Worship; Bible Study, 7:00 p.m. Thursday. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S Jefferson. Father Charles Fisher. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD, 502 E. Bond. Hastings Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. 948-2529. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser­ vice — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings. Michigan, G. Kent Keller. Pastor. Eileen Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday, Nov. 3 8:30 Trail Boss Breakfast in Sharpe Memorial Hall; 9:30 and 11:10 Morning Worship Service. Nursery provided. Broadcast of 9:30 service over WBCH-AM and FM; 9:50 Church School for All ages, in­ cluding new Adult Ciass; 10:30 Special Congregational Meeting. Monday - 7:30 Christian Education Meeting. Wednesday - 7:30 Chancel Choir practice. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Pretcnpiion Sarvica HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hotting* and lake Odette WREN FUNERAL HOME Hatiingt FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hotting* NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS M.mb.. F.O.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway - Hotting* BOSLEY PHARMACY "Pratcription* - 1 IB S. Jefferton ■ 945-3429 WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor Carl Litchfield. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974. Worship Services — Sunday. 9:00 a.m. and 11.00 a.m.; Sunday School. 9:45 a m. 4-H meets Mondays, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesdays. 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers. 801 Barber Rd.. Hastings. Nov. 16 7:30 p.m.. Singles to meet; Nov. 17 - Sunday (in place of 9 a.m. ser­ vice) 8:30-10:00 a.m. '‘Come As You Arc Hunter's Breakfast." Br­ ing your family, friends and neighbors. Freewill offering. Spon­ sored by the Youth Group. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church Streets, Philip L. Brown, Pastor. Church phone 616/945-9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Monung Wor­ ship 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. (nursery attendant). Middle High Youth and Senior High Youth 5:30 p.m. Broadcast of worship service over WBCH AM-FM at 10:30 a m. Mondays Children's Choir 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday NarCd6d Anonymous 12:00 noon. Wednesday Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursdays Bazaar Workshop 9 a.m.; Bell Choir 6:30 p.m.; Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m.; Co­ Dependents Anonymous 8:30 p.m. Saturday Men's Study Group 8:15 a.m.; Co-Dependents Anonymous 9 a.m. Sunday: Belief Basics Class 9:30 a.m. thru Nov. 10. Saturday, Nov. 16 - Goodwill Class Potluck and Program. 6 p.m.; Genesis Class Party al Turner home 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Nov. 17 - Special music by Women's Ensemble 11.00 a.m.; Sunday School Party 3:00 to 5: 00 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19 United Methodist Men Dinner and Program. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Nov. 20 - Serendipity Bible Study, 9 a.m. Thursday. Nov. 21 • Hollytown Bazaar. 4 to 8 p.m., with dinner from 5 to 6:30 p.m., $5 adults. S3 children, under age 5 free. Friday, Nov. 22 • Holiytown Bazaar 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. wish lun­ cheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 54 adults, $2 children. Sunday, Nov. 24 - Special music by Men's Ensemble 11:00 a.m.; Last Sunday Fish Bowl for Hunger. Tuesday. Nov. 26- Community Thanksgiving Sarvice at Hope United Methodist Church, 7:00 p.m. — freewill of­ fering for Love. Inc. of Barry County. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF. GOD, 1674 West State Road, Hastings, Michigan, James A. Campbell, Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7: 00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits. BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev Merlin Pratt. Worship 9 a.m. and Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Wednes­ day, 9:30 a.m.. Alive in Christ Bi­ ble Study at Banfield and 7 p.m. at Country Chapel. UMYS 6:30 every Sunday night at Country Chapel ex­ cept first Sunday of the month. Banfield. Delton Area OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK CATHOLIC CHURCH. 6547 Lacey Rd., Lacey. Mass: Sunday 8: 30 a.m. ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 11252 Fiona Rd. Delton. Masses: Saturday, 5:00 p.m.; Sunday. 11 a.m. CHURCH OF GOD, 7th DAY, Banfield, Michigan. Services 10 a.m. each Saturday. Call 671-4100, or Box 42. Bedford. Mich. 49020. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd., 8 mi. S., Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p m. HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Nashville Area Hatting*. Michigan ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. Charles Fisher. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Saturday Mass 6:30 pjn. Sunday Mass at 9:30 a.m. 770 Cook Rd. — Hattmgt Michigan followed by cutting their prime lending rates for many consumer and business loans to a five-year low of 7.5 percent world," she said. “That type of convenience and that type of quality does not come cheap." Paul Richard, vice president and director of education at the National Center for Financial Education, said lhe reason credit card rates remain high is because the resistance to their interest rales is low and lhe demand high. "There's absolutely no reason for them to drop their rales," he said. "Everyone is carp­ ing about interest rates, but not one of them is stopping their purchases via credit cards." Richard said national figures show that in 1990, 110 million people held 1.2 billion "If you get that kind of cutback in the cost of their money, which is a major cost, there's no excuse for them to keep their rates that high," Kelley said. "The public is entitled to the benefit of the true money market." Virginia Stafford, manager of public rela­ tions for the American Banking Association, said it's already a fiercely competitive market, with about 6,000 banks issuing credit cards. "Interest rates range from all the way from the 19.8 percent figure to all the way down to 10 percent at some banks," she said. "We think it is important to consider - and we think this is what consumers consider - that is when shopping for a credit card you want to consider the interest rate, but for many consumers the interest rate is secondary. "They are looking at a card's annual fee and grace period «ad other types of features that suit their personal lifestyles and personal preferences." Stafford said the ABA supported Schumer's earlier proposal but didn’t believe his latest plan would provide enough benefits to con­ sumers to outweigh the cost to banks. She added that its almost impossible to compare credit card interest rates with other rates because they're unique. "The cost of funds is only a small percentage of pricing credit cards." "Convenience is included in the price. There are very sophisticated computer and au­ thorizing networks required to provide that high level of service and convenience 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, all around the ( Eleanor Calkins County may face loss of road patrol funding State budget cuts continue to have an af­ fect on Barry County and this time they may affect road patrols at the County Sheriffs Department "We have reliable information that there will no longer be funds for road patrol," said Commissioner Orvin Moore. The county normally gets about $45,000 from a state road patrol grant for the County Sheriff Department and that amounts to wages for almost two road patrol deputies, he said. "The board will have big decisions to make in 1992, Moore said. No official word has been received on road patrol funds, how­ ever, he said. ) fLMNWELL - Eleanor Calkins. 77 of Plainwell, passed away Thursday, November 7, 1991 at her residence. Mrs. Calkins was bom on November 19, 1913 in Wayland, the daughter of the late Palmer and Myrtie Houston. She was preceded in death by her son Jerry Calkins in 1962. On August 11, 1934 she married Wayne (Tony) Calkins and he survives. Also surviving are a son and daughter-in-law Thomas and Bernadett Calk­ ins of Constantine, a daughter and son-in-law Susan and Louis Maurer of Plainwell, daughter-in-law Marian Cook of Delton; nine grandchildren, six great grandchildren; two brothers and their spouses. Van and Maria Houston of Ingram, Texas, Roger and Keitha Morris of Galesburg; several nieces and nephews. ;ui: Funeral services were held Saturday, November 9 with Reverend Emerson Minor officiating. Burial followed in Hillside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation. Arrangements were made by Marshall-Gren Golden Rule Funeral Home, Plainwell. Helen I. Reynolds HASTINGS - Mrs. Helen I. Reynolds, 91, of West Woodlawn, Hastings passed away Tues­ day, November 5, 1991 at her residence. Mrs. Reynolds was bom on July 4,1900 at Bartle Creek, the daughter of Mahlone and Bertha (Damoth) Martin. She attended and graduated from a Detroit School. She was married to Frank R. Reynolds on April 18, 1921. Mrs. Reynolds was employed at Washtanaw County Sheriffs office retiring in 1962. She was a member of Sl Rose of Lima Church and the Thomapple Garden Club. She lived in Ypsilanti, California and Fountian, Scottville, Grand Rapids and Middleville. She came to Hastings in 1987. Mrs. Reynolds is survived by two brothers Francis Simpkins of Hillmar; Richard Martin of Covena, California; one sister, Grace Di vens of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank on May 2, 1954; three sisters and five brothers. Funeral services were held Saturday November 9 at Girrbach Funeral Home with Father Charles H. Fischer officiating. Burial was at Sl Johns Cemetery in Ypsilanti. Memorial contributions may be made to Sl Rose of Lima Church. Q Sadie Bryant J BATTLE CREEK - Sadie Bryant, 101 formerly of Gay Street, Battle Creek and 1916 years at Cherry Hill Manor of Battle Creek until December of 1988 passed away Friday, November 8, 1991 in Manistique. Mrs. Bryant was bom June 7, 1889 in Battle Creek, the daughter of John and Theresa (Fontaine) Basso. She was formerly employed for several years at Old Citizen’s Telephone Company in Battle Creek. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Battle Creek. She had lived with a son and his wife, Robert and Irene Myers in Steuben, in the U.P since December of 1988. She had lived the rest of her lifer me in the Battle Geek area. Mrs. Bryant is survived by one son, Robert Myers of Steuben and formerly of Dowling; two grandchildren; four great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren; three step grand­ children and six step great grandchildren. Graveside services were held Monday, November 11 at the Battle Creek Memorial Park Chapel with Reverend David W. Robert­ son of First Presbyterian Church of Battle Creek officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association, envelopes avail­ able at the funeral home. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. credit cards in lhe United States, an average of 9.2 cards per person. In that year, consumers charged S478.1 bil­ lion, or $4,331 per cardholder, and were left with a debt of $233.5 billion, or an average of $2,100 per cardholder. Richard said the first step for consumers is to realize that "credit is not a necessity. Credit is a convenience," and adjust their spending habits. Part of that is looking for cards with the lowest interest rates and annual costs, he added. ( Madeline L. Brock ) CHARLOTTE - Madeline L, Brock, 80 of Charlotte and formerly of Grand Ledge passed away Friday, November 8, 1991 in Charlotte. Mrs. Brock was born July 27,1911 in Hast­ ings, the daughter of Gilbert and Agnes (Conlon) Todd. She was raised in Hastings and attended Hastings Schools. She was married to John Brock. He preceded her in death in 1988. She was owner and opera­ tor of Madeline’s Beauty Shop in Grand Ledge. Mrs. Brock is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca (Brock) and Richard Dipietro of Sl Charles, Illinois; two sisters, Mrs. Fredrick (Gertrude) Fuhr of Hastings and Maijorie Weeber of Riverview; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Monday, November 11 at Riverside , Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association. Arrangements were made by the HolihanAtkin Funeral Home in Grand Ledge. ( Keith H. Gibson ) MIDDLEVILLE - Keith H. Gibson. 46 of Middleville, passed away Friday, November 8, 1991 at Leila Hospital, Battle Creek. Mr. Gibson was born on October 8,1945, in Middleville, the son of Paul L. and Ethel M. (Prentice) Gibson. He was raised in Middlevil­ le and attended Middleville Schools. He attended Middleville United Methodist Church and was a member of the Barry County 4-H. Mr. Gibson is survived by his parents, Paul and Ethel Gibson ofMiddleville; four brothers, James and Kenna Gibson of New Richland, Minnesota, Carl Gibson of Charlotte, Edward and Christina Gibson of Lake Ridge, Virginia, Fred and Annemarie Gibson of Sterling Heights; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, November 11 at the Beeler Funeral Home, with Reverend Lynn Wagner and Reverend C. William Martin officiating. Burial was at Mt Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Middleville United Methodist Church or the Tom Pritchard Foster Home. Q The County will definitely lose its fund­ ing for Solid Waste Management Planning grants. County Board Chairman Ted McK­ elvey said Tuesday. McKelvey said he had bec^ notified in a letter from the Department of Natural Re­ sources that no funding would be available this year to support those grants. "We have no specific information as to what the potential for future funding may be," the DNR letter said. The County Board will come up with funds to keep solid waste management plan­ ning going this year, McKelvey said. The county usually receives about $6,000 each year from the DNR for that purpose. Orlo B. Crandall) CLOVERDALE - Orlo B Crandall, 95, of Cloverdale passed away Wednesday, Novem­ ber 6,1991 at Grand Rapids Veterans Facility. Mr. Crandall was bom on November 15, 1895 in Bedford, lhe son of Albert and Estella (Holcomb) Crandall. Mr. Gandall was a metal lather for many years and was formerly employed by B. C. Schuman of Battle Creek. He served with the United States Army during World War I and was a member of th Delton VFW Post #442. He had lived lhe past 22 years in the Delton area and was formerly of Bedford and Battle Creek. He was married to Opal May Wood July 3, 1942. He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Lucil­ le Watson of Dowling; Mrs. Cora Sivils of Battle Creek; Mrs. Luella Morgan and Mrs. Joyce Dilno both of Cloverdale; 25 grandchil­ dren and many great and great-great grandchildren. Mr. Crandall was preceded in death by his wife Opal, April 5, 1990. Also by two daught­ ers; Mary Gilson and Joan Keagle and one son Eugene Pickle. Military graveside services were held Tues­ day, November 12 at Ft. Custer National Cemetery with Reverend William A. Hertel officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimers, envelopes available at the funeral home. Gertmde Joustra HASTINGS - Gertrude Joustra, 91 of Hast­ ings passed away Tuesday, November 12,1991 at Tendercare in Hastings. Mrs. Joustra was bom on October 4,1900 in Hospers, Iowa, the daughter of John W. and Giziena (Prange) Wickamp. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Middleville, Pennock Hospital Guild, Barry County Farm Bureau and Barry County Extension Group. Mrs. Joustra is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Norris (Geo) Winquist of Alcester, South Dakota, Mrs. Richard (Arlene) Waddell of Fontana, California, Mrs. William (Jerrine) Keech of Hastings and Mrs. James (Jeanita) Randall of Battle Creek; three sons, Gifford Joustra of Fayetteville, Tennessee, Delbert Joustra of Bellflower, California and Jack Joustra of Sheridan; 21 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; twin sister, Minnie Hunt of Peny, Iowa; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Joustra February 23, 1985. Funeral and Committal services will be held 1:00p.m. Thursday, November i4 at the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville with Pastor Wesley Smith officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Akron, Iowa. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Middleville. Q Christa I, Padelford ) HASHVILLE - Christa L Padelford, 98 of Nashville and Rawlins House, Pendleton, Indiana the last three years passed away Sunday, November 10, 1991 at St Johns Hospital, Anderson, Indiana. Mrs. Padelford was bora December 25,1892 in Baltimore Township, Barry County, the daughter of Frank and Imogene (Edmonds) Wilcox. She attended the Durfee Country School. She was married to Olney Padelford in Barry County. They fanned in the Nashville area most of their married life. Her occupations were Gospel Trampet of Anderson, Indiana and Putnam Library in Nashville. She was a lifetime member of the Church of God. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, quilting and making dolls and afghans for her nieces. Mrs. Padelford is survived by nine nieces and several great nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband, Olney in 1956; brothers, LaVem, Herbert, Arthur Wilcox, sister, Mildred Fleming and one nephew. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 13 at the Maple Valley ChapelGenther Funeral Home in Nashville with Mr. Richard Genther officiating. Burial was al Striker Cemetery, Baltimore Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideons International For Bibles. Minerva E. Hunnicutt CLARKSVILLE - Minerva E. Hunnicutt, 67 of 179 E. Ferney Street, Garksville, passed away Saturday, November 9, 1991 at her residence. She was bom on September 1, 1924 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Walter and Agnes (Naysmith) Newell. She attended school in McKeesport. Pennsylvania. She is survived by two nieces, Dorothy Harder of Lake Odessa, Ruth Scofield of Glad­ win; two nephews, Charles Scofield of Lake Odessa, Frank Scofield of Hastings. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Rachael, Anne and LuLu; three brothers, David, Jesse and Barton. Funeral services were held Monday, November 11 at Bear Creek Villa, Clarksville with Reverend Larry Pike officiating. Burial in North Eagle Cemetery. Arrangements by Koops Funeral Chapel, Garksville. �Beware of financial fraud If you believe in a free lunch, you may want to talk to Myron Heyman, president of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) in Casa Grande, Ariz. In a recent publication of the AARP Bulletin, Heyman tells of an investment scam involving bonds secured by non-profit retire­ ment and nursing homes. The bonds were promoted as "safe" because they became a first mortgage on the property. But the rest of the story, which was not told, is that lhe mor­ tgage was on the land only, not on the buildings. According to AARP, that didn’t come out until later, "after some of them went bankrupt." Another scam involved bonds on an in­ dustrial development project backed by the county. "The county, it turned out, didn’t ac­ tually back the project," says AARP. "It merely lent its tax-exempt status to an entity set up to own and run the plant." How can investors project themselves against such deceit? The best ways are to know who arc are dealing with and io in­ vestigate the investment. In addition, you should slay alert for some o{ the common warning signs of investment fraud. AARP estimates that 75 percent of all in­ vestment fraud occurs over the telephone. This may involve you receiving an unsolicited call or you calling a number in response to a piece of direct mail or a newspaper ad. Small investors lost an estimated $1.1 billion by telephone scams in 1988 and 1989 alone. Older Americans, who typically can afford it least, are prime targets of investment funds. Many, though not considered wealthy, come into large sums from a deceased spouse's life insurance or from the sale of a home. The temptation of a promise to change a modest nest egg into a golden egg is often too much for an unskilled money manager to resist. If you know who you’re working with and investigate your investments, you should be well proteced from investment fraud. Remember, it’s up to you to protect your own interests. — STOCKS — The following prices are close of business last Reported changes are from ious week. Company Close AT&T 383/, Ameritech 63’/. Anheuser-Busch 54’/. Chrysler 12’/. Clark Equipment 25 CMS Energy 18’/. Coca Cola 67 Dow Chemical 523/. 603/. Exxon Family Dollar 287. Ford 257. General Motors 33 9 Great Lakes Bancorp 38 Hastings Mfg. IBM 997. JCPenney 52 Johnson & Johnson 997. Kmart 437. Kellogg Company 107 McDonald's 357. Sears 373/. Southeast Mich. Gas 157. Spartan Motors 21’/. Upjohn 44 Gold $355.75 Silver $4.05 Dow Jones 3054.11 Volume 198,000,000 from the Tuesday. the prev­ Change + V. +2 + 17. +’/. +’/. +1'/. + 13/. + ’/. —’/, + 17. -7. —’/. + 2’/» + 33/. + 3’/. + 17. + */. + ’/. -’/. —</• + $2.00 + .02 + 22.81 COUNTY...continued from page 3 "I think if we pass this resolution, we are treading on some very unstable ground," he said. Commissioner Mike Smith also voted in opposition to the resolution. Offering background information, Moore said, "a group of people came to St. Joseph County Commission on Aging and asked to be considered for a meal sight for senior citi­ zens. This group of people could not get a negative or positive response. Finally, after a prolonged period of pleading with the COA, they were told that the AAA would not give the COA funds to operate a new meal sight. At this point, the group of citi­ zens came to the AAA and presented their concerns and desires. "At this juncture, this was the first time the AAA was aware of any request for a meal sight. The entire issue has escalated from there and become a very emotional is­ sue. "The bottom line is, the AAA is willing to listen, evaluate and consider any proposal submitted by St. Joseph County COA, but nothing has been submitted." The treasurer for AAA attended the Bany meeting and also offered background infor­ mation, stating that the new meal site pro- posed was at the George Washington Carver Center, with the idea of having ethnic con­ cepts, such as food, to serve the black com­ munity in the Three Rivers area. He empha­ sized that he believed it was "strictly a local situation." Pam Meyer, a St Joesph County com­ missioner at the Barry meeting, said, she has talked to members of the George Washington Carver Center who do not want a meal site there. She also noted that they are welcome to attend the nelrby COA site which is open to all. The issue has become a "hot topic" in Sl Joe, she said, noting that she has received about a dozen calls from black people who oppose the new site and to talked to some of the other 50 members of the Carver Center who are against it. Just a small group is pushing for it, she said. "It undermines all they did in the ‘60s for Civil Rights and it is segregation (to have a separate site)." "It's unfair to put a second meal site in Three Rivers when we're not in any eco­ nomic condition to open any more," she said. "We feel we have lost hold of what is happening locally ...and are being imposed upon by AAA," Meyer said. Jennifer Marie Bender (center) receives her Youth of the Month award for November from Exchanne Club Bender look on’ ’ H‘8h SCh°°' PrlnClpal Jeanne Ja'v,s whlle Jim Mesecar (left) and parents Jack and cfndj Jennifer Bender named Youth of the Month for November by Exchange Club Jennifer Marie Bender, daughter of Jack and Cindy Bender, has been named Youth of the Month for November by the Exchange Club of Hastings. The local service organization each month during the school years selects a Hastings High School senior for the honor, based on scholarship, citizenship, leadership and com­ munity service. The students also arc judged on an essay on "America’s Greatest Challenge." At the end of the school year, the eight monthly winners vie for Youth of the Year honors. The winner of that competition then goes on to compete at the Exchange Club's district level. The club's selection in October was Rachael Haas. Bender’s chief interest appears to be music. She has been in the high school band for four years, serving as drum major as a junior and a senior. She has been in Lhe concert choir for three years and is vice president of the Vanity Singers. Bender also has played with the school's jazz band for three years, has sung with the state and regional honors choir for two years and has competed in the state solo and ensem­ ble band and vocal music festivals. As a sophomore, she was selected to the Grand Valley State Honors Choir. She was in the cast of the school* nuMicals during her sophomore and junior years. She has been a member of the local chapter of the National Honor Society for lhe last two years and has been with the Interact Club, ser­ ving as secretary as a junior and as president this year. Other memberships have included Students Against Dnmk Driving, the Homecoming Committee, Student Millage Committee, Prom Committee and the yearbook staff. Outside of school, she is a piano and trumpet instructor and has served as a playground supervisor for the YMCA. She is a member of the youth group at St. Rose Church and sings with the church choir. She participated in the 1989 Community Chorus and World Youth Day. Bender continues to take voice and piano lessons. The following is the essay she submitted: America’s Greatest Challenge By Jennifer Bender When asked “What is America's greatest challenge?", I immediately thought of finding a cure for AIDS achieving world peace, or providing for the poor and homeless. But, after giving it mud) thought I realized that America's greatest challenge isn't one that will involve just a few scientific researchers or the presidential cabinet; it is one that must involve everyone. America's greatest challenge is to first salvage, and then nurture the "ideal American family" back to health. No, we don’t have to have families like the Bradys or the Cleavers, but we do have to develop a better standard than the one present now. With all the teenage pregnancy, single parents, divorce, latch key kids, child and spouse abusers, and runaway children, America can take little pride in how it’s families are raised. People need to concentrate less on finding success and money, and focus more on doing a better job or raising their children. Real suc­ DON'T LET YOUR ASTHMA MANAGE YOU: You Deserve Quality & Satisfaction Our facilities enable you to achieve the look you deserve in EVERY PRINTING JOB, FROM THE INITIAL DESIGN ALL THE WAY TO THE FINAL PRODUCT. Whether rrs a simple one-color or complex multi-color job, OUR TRAINED STAFF WILL GIVE EACH PRINTING JOB THE PERSONAL ATTENTION IT DESERVES. Call us the next time you’re in need of a quality printer. Our REPRESENTATIVE WILL BE HAPPY TO DISCUSS YOUR NEXT PRINTING NEED WITH YOU. LOCATED AT 1952 N. BROADWAY HASTINGS, Ml 616/945-5078 FAX — 616/345 5192 cess should not be having the best job or the most expensive car, but rather raising healthy, motivated children who have some sense of right and wrong. Giving care and love and be­ ing loved in return should be more satisfying than tangible rewards. America may have to make drastic changes — to phase out this generation and bring in the new one with a different attitude. It will, however, take more than one family matters course in seventh grade to affect these changes. It will require the sincerity and dedication of millions. What can be done? Perhaps all schools should distribute con­ traceptives to cut down on teenage pregnancy. Maybe before granting divorce, the courts should require marriage counseling. Paren­ ting classes could be required for a parents whose children appear to be neglected either physically or emotionally. Employers may need to allow longer paternal leave so that parents can spend more time bonding with their children and giving them a solid start in life. Schools could be given the authority to require that children with special needs repeat grades, or move to a special education classroom, rather than leaving it up to the parent who may choose to cheat the child out of the extra year, or extra attention he needs to develop properly. Regardless of how the family unit is restored, everyone must first know what a good family is. One of the biggest things lack­ ing in the American family today is com­ munication. Eating dinner together as a fami­ ly, talking to each other face to face, and shar­ ing in activities are some examples of com­ munication. Which are sadly lacking in many families. Parents need to let their child know that they are there whenever they are needed; that they will listen without making judgments; tht they will voice their opinion without applying pressure, and that they will respect their child's opinkM.. and decisions. Children in return need to share with their parents and include them in their lives. They need to express gratitude for all the sacrifices parents make to operate a family. Support and love must always be present. A parent must make it known that he can hate a behavior or an attitude, but can never hate the child. The gap between parents and children must be closed. Studies show that parents who were abused children are more likely to in turn abuse their children, and that children from split families are more apt to become divorced themsevles. By the same token, children that come from solid, loving families generally grow up to raise similar families of their own. If every American family could begin to break the communication barrier, and learn to say, “I love you," then America’s greatest challenge would be on the way to being met. when you can manage your asthma. For help, call your local American Lung Association. AMERICAN Send someone a... HAPPY AD LUNG ASSOCIATION * Call948-8051 HASTINGS VOTERS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS of...YOUR Community can be read every week in The Hastings Special thanks to the voters of the City of Hastings for your overwhelming vote of confidence in the elec­ tion November 5. This vote of confidence is greatly appreciated at a time that the City grows and faces new challenges and opportunities. BANNER I look forward to continuing to work with the Council and serving the entire constituency, keep­ ing open lines of communication with citizens, business and industry, and to work for a common ground of accomodation with those who may have Call 948-8051 differing views. to SUBSCRIBE Mary Lou Cray - Mayor Paid for by Committee to Elect Gray 1204 5 Church St , Hastings, Ml 49058 �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, No-ember 14, 1991 Football team leaves us great memories To The Editor: On Sunday evening. Nov. 10,1 washed my ton's football uniform for the last time. . I could hardly believe I’d spent nine years pre-treating, soaking and washing sweat, mud and grass stains out of his uniforms! Whoever conceived the notion that practice pants should be white? I began thinking about Friday night's game. Where did those little boys on Rodee's foot­ ball team disappear? When did those little boys transform into handsome, wonderful young men? All I know is that these senior boys deserve all the praise received from parents, grand­ parents, teachers and friends. Every week, these young men showed they have the "right stuff." In victory or defeat, the guys had class, raising their helmets to the sky... a real team of “true" friends. Thanks for the memories...sitting in rain, sleet, snow and beautiful moonlit nights... of cheering until we were hoarse... of trips to the emergency room for x-rays and stitches... tailgate parties... and being their friend. We’d be proud to have any one of them as our son. We salute you seniors, including Matt Schreiner, Chris Turnbull, Mike Frey, Scott Carpenter, Jason Hetherington, Chris Youngs, Derrick Hamm, Ted Wilder, Mark Peterson, Ryan Schmader, Man Haywood, Jeff Tinkler, Dave Leinaar, Tad Mellen, Tadd Wattles, Ryan Nichols, Robert Leos, Jeff Stout, Jamie Hanshaw, Shawn Davis, Chad McKeever, and especially our No. 11, Paul Rose. The sport of football has given these guys the intestinal fortitude, strength of character and “state of mind" to face life's challenges and always come “back for more." May God always bless and keep them safe and be “the Wind Beneath Their Wings." Mary Rose Hastings ’deaz-1 mwfc msiic wwa cams,,,? Number of needy getting scary To The Editor: Elections come and elections go, and when all is done and over with, all we have is an elected official and a bunch of promises. Governor John Engler is sure upholding his end of the deal to try and lower the deficit and not raise taxes, but in reality, he has created another problem — something worse than the tax dollars' deficit. He has encouraged lowincome families to basically give up on the system in which we live in, which has in turn increased homeless people. It’s scary to wonder what will happen to these people. What will they do to survive? Will they just live on the streets and beg for money, hoping, not to freeze to death or starve to death? What will happen to their children — foster care? So let’s pay taxes to support foster parents in raising some “poor" person’s kids. It also makes me feel unsafe knowing some people are desperate enough to do whatever it takes to survive — stealing money, clothes, food, using their bodies for prostitution, sell­ ing their babies, what’s next? What do I tell my kids? I just want to thank Gov. Engler for making life for me and my kids an uphill battle against this already poverty stricken state. A wise man once told me, "I didn’t make the system in which we live, I just try to live within it.” Well, that’s great advice, if there was a stable system to live within. Sincerely, Laurie Weyerman Hastings A disturbing sight in Hastings To The Editor: 1 was in Hastings Nov. 9 with my children, when I saw the most disturbing sight ever. We were pulling out of the Kmart parking lot and saw a gentleman standing there holding a sign reading "I will work for food.” You would think that a town the size of Hastings would have something for out of work people like the above mentioned gentleman. Like helping out the elderly, or even raking the courtyard lawn. Of all the food in Hastings, or anywhere for that r.attcr, that gets thrown away or wasted, you would think that nobody has to go without. I don’t have anything againsat what I have seen, but it is very upsetting to those of us who do see it-and then constantly think about il , ..11- fluti L.LH.p'- t, QOtt Just think of the guts' ft tbrik'for that one man to stand on that street corner and have people driving by just looking and wondering what the right thing is to do. Teresa Kruger Woodland Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. 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Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President Stephen Jacobs Treasurer Red Cross offers free HIV/AIDS info To The Editor: With the recent announcement by basketball star Magic Johnson of the Los Angeles Lakers that he was retiring from basketball due to testing positive for the human immunodefi­ ciency virus (HIV), public attention has been refocused on one of the most serious health concerns for the American public. The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross is redoubling its efforts to bring HIV/AIDS awareness and education to the Barry County community. The Red Cross, since its founding in the late 19th century, has been a driving force to increase public health through both education and awareness of the predominant health issues of the times. There is no one in America who will not be touched in some way by the HIV/AIDS crisis. If you or your family are not affected medically or physically by the disease, then you will cer­ tainly be affected emotionally, socially and even financially as the toll continues to climb. This disease has changed the way we look at relationships, how we interact with people, and even the cost of research for vaccines and cures and chronic care must be considered. Everyone in America1 and throughout the world is affected by this disease somehow. The American Red Cross’ campaign “Beyond Fear' is part of the organization’s education effort to control spread of the disease by separating fact from fantasy, by targeting the particular social segments and groups of the community with specific infor­ mation and strategies for particular behaviors and attitudes. We, at the Red Cross, recognize that teenagers have different concerns from adults with respect for education on the HIV/AIDS crisis. Women have different concerns than men. Senior citizens also have health con­ cerns regarding this disease. There are even different needs as we cross racial and ethnic boundaries. The Red Cross has educational programs that are specifically aimed at every group in the American social structure. We could go a long way to getting control of this disease if we could get the information to people. Ig­ norance and apathy is as much to blame for the spread of this disease as reckless behavior is. Long thought to be a disease confined most­ ly to homosexuals and drug abusers, recent information shows that women and teenagers are the fastest growing sectors infected by the HIV virus. In some parts of the country, the number of teenagers who test positive for the HIV virus doubles monthly. Estimates of how many people in America who test positive for Public Opinion: HIV range from 1.2 to 3.6 million people, depending on the source. As we all sympathize with Magic Johnson as he begins his fight with this disease, at the same time you cannot help but admire his courage and candor for publicly announcing his illness and advocating protection and education. We hope people will listen, not just hear, what he has to say about his personal experiences. Hopefully, out of Magic Johnson’s personal tragedy, many more people in America will be spared this fate by educating and protecting themselves. ' The Red Cross, working in conjunction •• ‘ with the Center for Disease Control, has assembled a well informed, targeted cam­ paign to provide the public with information on an unprecedented scale. It hopes to bring information and awareness to each specfic sector of the populace to avert the continued increase in HIV infections. Videos, literature, pamphlets and speakers can be arranged for presentations to any size group at no cost simply by contacting the Barry County Chapter at 945-3122. Fred Swinkunas Director, Barry County Red Cross Chapter -t;*—^3.r .. ‘ ten-t aac. Area Birth Announcements ”s BOY, Russell and Cindy Fosburg of Ft. Riley, Kansas have a baby boy, Colton Russell, bom Sept. 26 at 4:55 p.m. and weighing 8 lbs., 8 ozs. Colton is welcomed home by two brothers, Shane and Chad. Proud grandparents are Larry and Betty Gardiner of Levinworth, Kansas, Mrs. Edith Fosburg of Lake Odessa and great­ grandmother Kathryn Gardiner of Hastings. BOY, bom Oct. 19 at 11:14 p.m., to Larry and Sally Curcuro, Hastings, weighing 9 lbs., 7 ozs, 21 inches long. GIRL, Leah Michelle, bom Oct. 20 at 6:38 a.m. to Mary Ann and Stephen Miller, Hastings, weighng 7 lbs., 14 ozs., 21 inches long. BOY, Jacob Paul, bora Oct. 20 at 2:32 a.m. to Cyndi and Dave Stockham, Delton, weighing 9 lbs., 1!6 ozs., 21 inches long. GIRL, Stephanie Leigh, bom Oct. 22 at 7:45 p.m. to Lori and Phares Courtney, Lake Odessa, weighing 8 lbs., 8U ozs.. 20 inches long. GIRL, Kimberiy Suzanne, bom Oct. 23 at 9:20 a.m. to Rebecca and Donald Smith. Nashville, weighing 8 lbs.. II ozs., 2O\6 in­ ches long. BOY, Cody Lee, bom Oct. 23 at 6:05 p.m. to Brenda Ashcraft, Nashville, weighing 9 lbs., 316 ozs., 22 !6 inches long. TWINS, Steven and Pamela, bom Oct. 24 at 1:51 a.m. to Scott and Bridget Franson, Hastings. Steven weighing 6 lbs., 4!6 ozs., 2016 inches long and Pamela, weighing 7 lbs., 516 ozs., 20 inches long. BOY, Lucas Daniel, bom Oct. 25 at 12:36 p.m. to Daniel and Stephanie Hubbell, Hastings, weighing 8 lbs . 22 inches long. BOY, Mitchell John Edward, bom Oct. 26 at 4:40 p.m. to Stephnie M. Kane, Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 7 ozs., 20W inches long. BOY, Zackary David, bom Oct. 26 at 6:26 p.m. to David, Sherrie and brother Chelsie Passmore, Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 2U ozs., 21 inches long. TWINS BOYS, Joshua Ray and Paul Ed­ ward, bom Nov. 1 at 2:17 p.m. to Ken and Cam Lloyd, Hastings. Joshua Ray weighed 5 lbs., 9 ozs. and Paul Edward weighed 5 lbs., 4 ozs. They were welcomed home by brothers Chad and Zachary. Is ‘Magic’ still a hero? Earvin "Magic" Johnson was one of the most popular and well-respected athletes in the world. Last Thursday ne announced tghat he was retiring from the Los Angeles Lakers because he had contracted the HIV virus, which causes AIDS. Do you think Johnson’s announcement will affect his status as a role model? John Jacobs Vice President Frederic Jacobs Secretary Newsroom T. Young (Editor) (David Elaine Gilbert (Auittut Editor) Todd Tubergen tspom Editor) Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Sue Hinckley Sandra Ponsetto Jeff Kaczmarczyk Sharon Miller Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m. ■ 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.- noon. Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Denise Howell Phylis Bowers Subscription Rates: $13 per year in Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send aodress changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 (LISPS 717-830) "Celibacy before mar­ riage works, and that is not a projected image to­ day. Sleeping around got him into trouble.” “I doubt if it will affect it. He came right out and said that he had it, and he’ll try to educate young people about the disease." "I think if he uses it right, he can encourage children to practice safe sex. Hopefully, he can in­ still more old-fashioned values in them.” “No, because he could "I don’t know if it will. have gotten it anywhere. It He didn’t say how he got HIV, and that would affect could have happened because of a blood how I feel about him as a transfusion or a dirty foie model.” needle.” "I don’t think it will. He won’t be put down for it. I think it will help him." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 14, 1991 — Page 3 ‘Up With People’ a ‘positive’ experience for Hastings native Former “Up With People" cast member Deb Hensley of Hastings reminisces as she looks through photos she took while traveling with the show in Europe. by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriler Being a member of "Up With People" was "a positive experience" according to a Hastings native who recently spent a year on the road with one of the program's five multi­ national casts. Deb Hensley, 21, returned to Hastings in July after spending a year on the road with the program. "I experienced so many things on so many different leveis," said Hensley who joined the troupe after attending an "Up With People" performance in Battle Creek with her parents in June of 1989. After the show, Hensley interviewed and was accepted as a cast member. "I have been performing since I was small and I really wanted to prove to myself that I could handle life on the road," said Hensley. "Besides, I love to perform and travel." Before taking to the road in July of 1990, Hensley and the other 149 members of her group attended four weeks of training at the American Headquarters of "Up With People" in Tucson, Ariz. “It was pretty intense training," said Hensley, who noted that six days a week training started at 8 a.m. and ended at 6 or 7 p.m. "We learned voice, dance and vamps, which are repetitive movements that everyone in the cast learns," she said. "Then we had fitness and aerobics. "It was pretty high impact in Tucson, but it slowed down when we were on the road," said Hensley who was assigned to doing solos and vocals in "mike groups." Because the casts spend so much time together, they begin to form their own society, according to Hensley. "I was in one of the largest casts and it was like living with 150 people, 24 hours a day," she said. "Our group was so big you could go for a couple of days without seeing someone you know." After seven months touring the Midwest and New England the troupe went to Europe, where they spent four months performing in Germany, Belgium, Finland, Czechoslovakia and Norway. While Hensley said she enjoyed traveling and performing the with best, she said she regrets not having more time to spend with her host families. "We spent seven weeks in Germany and for the most part we were in a new town every other day," said Hensley. "Germany is was a real blur." Hensley was unable to perform with the tour for eight weeks after breaking her tail bone in a sledding accident in Norway. "While I was out of the show for eight weeks, I got to spend a lot of time with my host families in Europe and I think I got a lot more out of it than a lot of the other students were able to," she said. Although language was often a frustrating barrier with her host parents, many of Hensley's host brothers and sisters knew enough English that they could translate "In Czechoslovakia they were so excited to meet us and find out about America," said Hensley. "They weren't able to learn English until two years ago and now they try to learn it as fast as they can." After touring Europe, the troupe returned to America and spent two months performing in the south-central United States. Hensley said it took her two months to get reacclimated to U.S. society once she returned home. . "It seemed strange to come back to society," she said. "As part of the group you expend so much energy and you have such a mental focus about the problems of society. Then when you interact with the public they seem so self-interested and not as wide-eyed as cast members were. "Il's also difficult to be in the same place two days later after you've been on the road such a long time," she added. Hensley , who is now working in sales at the Woodland Mall in Grand rapids, said the time spent with Up with People has helped her focus on what she wants to study when she returns to college. "There are two things that aic really solid psychology and foreign language," said Hensley, who added that she would like to pursue a career as an interpreter. Hensley said she is glad she took the opportunity to join "Up With People.” "I would recommend it," she said. "But a lot depends on the individual. I would recommend it for someone who has a strong sense of self and an awareness of what is going on and the social problems of the world... someone who can share their point of view and thoughts and equally accept the views of others for what they are. "You must be open minded and like challenges," said Hensley. "I experienced so much on a mental, physical and spiritual level." "Up With People" will present it's "Rhythm of the World" program, featuring songs and dances from 15 nations at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, at the newlyrenovated Central School Auditorium. Hastings Charter Twp. schedules drain hearing by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Hastings Charter Township officials have scheduled a public hearing for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, on upgrading of Hastings Township Drain No. 1. The drain flows under M-37 next to Consumers Concrete. "The state is upgrading the highway (M­ 37) next year, so they are more or less telling us we have to fix that drain," said Supervisor Dick Thomas during the township meeting Monday night A special assessment district for drain improvements will be created. It will include residences and businesses served by the drain from River Road near the township hall to Wesleyan Village on Campground Road. Trustee Neil Wilder expressed concern that runoff from Consumers Concrete is an issue that will have to be dealt with when discussing drain improvements. "How do you stop concrete from plugging that drain?" he asked. "How are they going to stop that water? Any place that water is held is going to become a parking lot." Thomas replied that runoff from Consumers is an environmental concern that would be handled by the state or the Department of Natural Resources. A township resident asked if Consumers and other nearby companies would pay for the largest share of the drain ’mprovenrents. Thomas replied that while the companies in question have offered to pay "a pretty good sum," he was not sure what would come out of the hearing now that the state is involved. Assessments will be based on the engineering study conducted by the state, he said. The cost of drain improvements will show up on the winter, not summer taxes of property owners in the special assessment district, according to Township Clerk Diana Phillips. Thomas estimated that it would take about three years to pay for the project A hearing on Americable International's request for a cable television franchise in the township was canceled because the company failed to produce the $1,000 up front money required by the township's attorney to look into the matter Americable is currently embroiled in a dispute over ownership of the Triad CATV cable franchises in Hastings and other areas of Michigan and Indiana. Americable, claiming a buyout, took control of Triad offices and operations Nov. 2. Triad officials claimed the sale was incomplete and filed a complaint with Hastings City Police, saying Americable employees broke into their offices. Triad reportedly has filed for Chapter 11 Rutland approves 1992 budget by Sandra Ponsetto Sutf Writer Rutland Charter Township officials last week unanimously approved the township's 1992 general fund budget. Estimated revenues are $224,106 and expenditures are pegged at $264,898. That breaks down to $204,898 in general fund expenditures, plus $60,000 for the pending township sewer project. To meet expenditures exceeding the township's projected revenues, the difference in funds will be appropriated from the township’s current operating surplus of $321,273 if necessary. The budget is currently available for further inspection at the township office. In other business. Supervisor Bob Edwards announced that township board members would meet with the city of Hastings Sewer COUNTY (continued) Nominated for positions on the Adminis­ trative Policy Board are County Commis­ sioner Ethel Boze, chairwoman of the County’s Criminal Justice Committee; Commissioner Ted McKelvey, County Board Chairman; Mike Klovanich, director of public services for the city of Hastings; Lester Foreman, president of the Woodland Village Council; Don Boysen, Thomapple Township supervisor, Judith Wooer, Barry Township treasurer; 1st Lt. Richard Zim­ merman, commander of the State Police Post in Hastings; and William Miller of Delton, representing the public at-large. County Prosecutor Dale Crowley will be an ex-officio member of the board without vot­ ing status. Nominated to the Technical Advisory Committee are Robert Kenyon of Mid­ dleville (and alternate Earl Wilson of Carl­ ton-Maple Grove Fire Dept.), representing the County Fire Fighters Association; David Wood, County Sheriff; Michael Cason of Lansing Mercy Ambulance/Hastings Division (and alternate John Reed of the Delton Ambulance), representing the Emergency Medical Services Council; Roger Caris, Hastings Fire Department, Jerry Sarver. Hastings Police Department; 1st Lt. Richard Zimmerman, Michigan State Police; and and Water Committee tonight to discuss a service contract for sewer hookup for the township. The township has been pursuing contracting with the city for sewer services for residences and businesses along Green Street and M-43 in eastern Rutland township since 1987. 4 The township currently has a two-part plan' for booking up businesses and residences in that area. First, businesses and residences in lhe area stretching from Consumers Power to Hastings Fiberglass, Dairy Queen and Hastings Monument will be hooked up. Then The Barry County Road Commission and Rex Fab will join the system. Trustee Sandy James asked if the Township Board wanted to pursue obtaining assistance from legal counsel to have the recently Middleville Chief of Police Louis Shoe­ maker, representing township and village police departments. A County 911 Interim Committee has been handling all lhe preliminary work nec­ essary to establishing a Central Dispatch Authority and Nystrom said four interim members will be part of the proposed administrative board and seven members and alternates for the Technical Advisory Committee have served on the Interim Committee. Andrews also raised concerns about the cost and size of the building being planned to house the 911 central dispatch. But since the dispatch building is not part of the 911 plan being considered, Board Chairman Ted McKelvey said it wouldn't be appropriate to spend a lot of time discussing that matter at Tuesday’s meeting. Commissioner Orvin Moore tdld Andrews that lhe 911 Interim Committee is not of the "mind set that we have 'X' amount of money to spend." Some estimates on the cost of the building have been obtained, but he said "it’s a long way from being built." The Interim Committee has visited other 911 dispatch buildings in the state to get ideas about space and equipment needs and types of buildings. In another matter, on a vote of 5-2, after a lengthy discussion, the County Board adopted a resolution to go on record "in full installed blinker light at M-43 and Heath Road replaced with a traffic light "1 know this is early, but the smashing and banging around there is really terrible," she said. "We've had some bad accidents." James said that she feels citizens are in jeopardy because the Hastings strip mall attracts more traffic from Grand Rapids and Middleville. Clerk Phyllis Fuller suggested that a light might also be needed at the intersection at Tanner Lake Road and M-37. Edwards said he would look into the matter and see what could be done. The board also discussed what action to take regarding several residences in violation of the township's zoning ordinances governing junk cars and debris. No official action was taken. support" of St. Joseph County's action to oppose a new Commission on Aging meal site 1 1/2 miles from an established meal site in its county. The issue arose at the County Board's last meeting when Commissioner Rae M. Hoare said she was concerned that the regional Area Agency on Aging, of which Barry is a member, was trying to take away some aspects of local control concerning programs for senior citizens and was trying to force a new meal site in Sl Joseph County. Barry County's resolution of support, in­ troduced by Hoare, states that Sl Joseph County would like support from member counties and that St. Joseph County "believes in the right of counties to remain in control of services provided to their citi­ zens." "Counties must stand together against bu­ reaucracies that tend to divide," the resolu­ tion said. It also noted that Barry also wants the right of local control over its programs and services. "As local entities know best what their frail and elderly need and want" Commissioner Orvin Moore, who also chairs the Area Agency on Aging and voted against Barry's resolution, said in a prepared statement that "For Barry County to become involved in another county’s local issue, and certainly not knowing the whole issue, could be very embarrassing to Barry County. See COUNTY, Page 5 “How do you stop concretefrom plugging that drain? How are they going to stop that water? Any place water is held is going to become a parking lot." - n«i whom bankruptcy. Its major creditor is First National Bank of Indiana. So, Americable officials say they can't buy the franchise from C. Wayne Wright, owner of Triad, but must now strike a deal with the bank. If Americable closes the deal, it will no longer need to pursue a franchise in the township. In other business the board: • Approved a motion to replace a street sign at the corner of Bridge Park and Charlton Park roads if the county is unwilling to pick up the expense. "With 911 coming we should make sure that all our signs are up," said Thomas. Township officials allege that a nearby resident has removed previous signs, which had been replaced at the county’s expense. • Unanimously approved hiring the accounting firm of Walker and Fluke to audit the township's books for 1991. • After months of discussion, decided to remove the out buildings at the township cemetery. Trustee Douglas Peck was authorized to contract for services and remove the buildings by Jan. 1. • Heard a report from Thomas who said that officials from the Barry County Christian School, 2801 E. Quimby Road in Hastings, are supposed to submit plans for permanent buildings to the Township Zoning Board. • Discussed what Barry County Animal Control has done about an alleged illegal kennel being operated on Star School Road in the township. Lakewood school chief’s evaluation is satisfactory J-Ad Graphics News Service The Lakewood Board of Education has given Lakewood Schools Superintendent Thomas O. Makela a satisfactory perfor­ mance evaluation as he begins his third year at the helm of the 225-square-mile district. The board last week released the results of the evaluation. Members met Sept. 14 to discuss the responsibilities and major goals for Makela for the 1991-1992 school year. Each board member then individually evaluated Makela based on their common understanding of the goals and the evaluation criteria. Meeting again on Sept. 23, the board discussed and reached a consensus on the overall evaluation. The board noted these accomplishments: — "Significant changes in personnel were managed well. Two junior high principals and seven elementary teachers were hired. In ad­ dition, numerous internal organizational and staffing changes were accomplished. — “Job descriptions and an accountability model for the administrative positions were completed. — "Contracts for the administrative posi­ tions were completed and approved by lhe Board. — “A construction management firm and an architect were brought in to assist with the development of long-range facility planning. — “The Audit Report for the 1990-1991 school year indicates that the district is finan­ cially sound. Lakewood ended the year with a net increase in general fund equity. — "The contract with the LEA (teaching staff) was negotiated, ratified and approved by the Board. — “Significant progress toward the con­ tract with LESPA (support staff) had been made.” The board also has identified three specific areas of job responsibility where they require improvement: — “Providing motivational leadership and fostering an espirit de corps among the facul­ ty, staff, administrators and board members. — "Focusing on development and execu­ tion of a positive school-community relations program. — “Having more involvement with local organizations and activities.” “A final Thomas O. Makela begins his third year at Lakewood Schools. definition of Superintendent Makela's goals and evaluation criteria for the school year is being worked on." the board said in an of­ ficial statement, " with a completion target of early December." "Progress has been made this past year toward future goals. However, we have a lot of work ahead to provide the best education for our children. Flexibility, adaptability and progressive planning will be necessary to af­ fect positive change. We are enthusiastic, ex­ cited, and committed to our children and how Lakewood will contribute to their future.” Extra Copies of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 14, 1991 Shooting spree damages windows throughout city A group of men who have worked on the Veteran Memorials on the bank of Jordan Lake pose with the newest addition, a memorial to soldiers serving in the Persian Gulf. Workers are from the Ionia Temporary Facility. Also shown are Police Chief Glenn Desgranges,(third from left-back row) who spearheaded the idea for the Veteran's Memorial and Steve Goebel, supervisor for the men of the Ionia Temporary Facility, (holding plaque on right.) Veterans Chapel has new monument J-Ad Graphics News Service A new memorial honoring troops who serv­ ed in Operation Desert Storm in the Persian Gulf was the center of attention Monday dur­ ing Veterans Day ceremonies at the Veterans Memorial Park and Chapel. Vic Goddard of Hastings, who works part­ time at Patton Monument, donated the stone and labor, also creating the unique design of the plaque, which honors the men and women who served in America’s most recent conflict. Lake Odessa Police Chief Glenn Desgranges donated the mortar and stones for the new monument, which were taken from a 100-year-o!d bam in Johnson Township. Ready-Mix donated the cement. Prisoners from the Ionia Temporary Facili­ ty, under the supervision of Steve Goebel, erected the monument on the banks of Jordan Lake beside the Memorial Chapel, dedicated in 1982. In the evening, after the mortar had begun to set, Desgranges returned to the work place and smoothed out the mortar, adding the finishing touches. The prisoners put the new monument to veterans in place last Wednesday. Firefighters, city agree on new pact J-Ad Graphics News Service Hastings' three full-time firefighters have reached agreement on a new one-year con­ tact with the city. The two sides met in closed session Monday News Briefs VanDyken 1st tenant In ‘park’ VanDyken Disposal is the first tenant in the new industrial park in Middleville. The Middleville Planning and Zoning Commission last week approved VanDyken's site plans. A first building is planned soon for the 5.6-acre lot and another is scheduled for the spring. The first building will house office space, storage space and a maintenance area. Dumpsters will be stored at the back of the building. VanDyken also will provide on-site water and sewer until the village can provide them. Plans for the future at the site will in­ clude recycling, which will be done in an enclosed area. ‘Miles for Meals’ nets most ever Twenty-five walkers raised a local record $ 1.475.50 Saturday in the annual “Miles for Meals’’ fimd-raiser at Hastings High School. Charlie Bradfield garnered the most of any individual in pledges. S132.5O. The oldest walker was Bea Zimmerman and the youngest was Kimberly Andress. The walk's proceeds go to the local Commission on Aging’s “Meals on Wheels” and congregate meals program. Red Cross sets first aid class The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will teach a stan­ dard first aid class at the chapter offices in Hastings from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Nov. 23. The course particularly may be useful for child care providers, health workers and people interested in self develop­ ment. Those who take the course can be certified as trained in adult cardio­ pulmonary resuscitation for one year and standard first aid procedures for three years. The cost of $24 covers workbooks, supplies, certificates and light refreshments provided by the chapter. A short break for lunch will be taken. Students may bring their own lunches or use local restaurants. Mandatory pre-registration will take place during the week beginning Mon­ day. Nov. 18. A pre-class assignment in the workbook also is required. Class size is limited. Those interested in more information may call the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross at 945-3122. night arid then announced the new pact, which is retoactive to July I. the date the old threeyear contract expired. Members of Local 2431, International Association of Firefighters, Hastings Dems will have meeting, potluck The Barry County Democratic Party is sponsoring an informational meeting and potluck Wednesday. Nov. 20. at Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. The potluck will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will be at 7. Included will be a videotape of 1992 presidential candidate Senator Thomas Harkin of Iowa, who will talk about issues such as the economy, education reform, health care and jobs. “No one seems to know much about Senator Harkin and the other Democrats who havve decided to run for presi­ dent,” said James Pino, chairmn of the County Democratic Committee. “Perhaps this will provide that opportunity.” Those planning to attend are asked to bring a dish to pass and their own table service. Coffee and tea will be provided. Ex-DNR chief to speak Nov. 21 David Hales, former director of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, will be the speaker at a meeting of the Thomapple River Water­ shed Group at 7 p.m. Thursday. Nov. 21. The group’s session will be held at the Caledonia Township Hall in the village of Alaska. 7248 68th St., at the corner of Thomapple River Drive. Hales, whose speech is scheduled to start at 7:30, will talk about the impact of Gov. John Engler and new DNR Direc­ tor Rollie Hannes on environmental issues and about the effect of state budget cutbacks on environmental policies and programs. He also is expected to discuss propos­ ed changes in federal wetlands regula­ tions. the role of environmental interest groups in forming public policy, and how such groups can enhance their roles. Participation in the Thomapple River Watershed Group is open to anyone in­ terested. Meetings take place every two months on the second Thursday of the month at a location within the watershed area, which includes Caledonia, Mid­ dleville. Hastings and Nashville. New Idea Club helps United Way The New Idea Club, a philanthropic organization founded 66 years ago in Hastings, has disbanded, but its last act will help the Barry Area United Way. The service club donated its remaining treasury of $214.77 to the the 1991 campaign. The organization through the years was made up of 12 area women who contributed to charities and did com­ munity service work. Ida F. McCoy, Agnes C. Holbrook Sage, Ella Wolfe and Cora Lee Boyles were the four charter members of the group. Age and illness have taken their toll on the club in recent years, and only four members remain, including Virginia Stevens. Dcrothy Sumner. Gladys Yargcr and Margaret Barnett. Firefighters Union. AFL-CIO, had been working under the terms of the old pact since July 1. Firefighters earned a 4 percent increase in pay, bringing each of their annual salaries to $24,789. A beginning firefighter now will receive $19,929, but all three of the current department employees have more than two years of experience. The firefighters arc Floyd Yesh, Jerry McDonald and Bruce Coenen. The contract also allows the three men to carry over three unused vacation days or be paid for them at thfc ehd df the year. The city decided to make the agreement for only one year because that will make the firefighters’ contract^ue at the same time as police and department of public works employees. by Jeff Kaczmarczyk StaffWriler Hastings residents are discovering holes in windows and dents in walls this week following a two-day shooting spree that damaged windows in at least 17 homes and businesses throughout the city. Hastings Police have three suspects in connection with the Sunday and Monday BB gun shootings that caused hundreds of dollars in damages. At least two homes were shot at more than once. County officials, meanwhile, reported nu­ merous shooting incidents during the oast week. No arrests have been made in the Hastings shootings, which authorities described as a senseless act "It was a random type thing," said Chief Jerry Sarver. "They just decided to go out and shoot out some windows." Police handled 15 complaints Monday and Tuesday, but calls continued Wednesday. "Some of them are still coming in because people are still noticing the damage," Sarver said. Officials identified several suspects when one of the victims chased the car the shooters were riding in. Police then arrested the sus­ pects. "Most of the shootings has been accounted for, and they have confessed to them," Sarver said. Damages were reported to an outdoor mer­ cury light at Bernie's Gun Shop, 802 E. TRIAD...continued from page 1 company that tried to block the newcomer from doing business in Hastings, but failed. A U.S. District Court judge and the U.S. Circuit County of Appeals upheld Hastings' right to allow two cable companies to compete for business in the city after nearly a year of court battles. Americable began to install its cable system last spring and has been hooking up customers. However, with the news of the attempt to buy out Triad, reports say Americable salespersons have jumped the gun and told potential customers their company now is the only game in town. Americable employees also took over Triad offices and connected Triad customers to Americable service. Wright filed a complaint with the Hastings City Police, charging Americable employees with breaking into his offices. One Triad employee since has insisted that Women's Club and is actively involved in her church and in Barry Community Hospice. • Approved a request from Norman Barlow, on behalf of downtown Hastings merchants, to hang a banner saying "Thank You for Shopping Downtown Hastings." Council Member Frank Campbell objected to the request, saying banners should not be hung for the benefit of private businesses. His motion to refer the refer the matter to the city attorney was defeated, however. • Heard a report on the audit for the 1990­ 91 budget year from two representatives from the accounting firm of Deloitte and Touche. Council members learned that the 1991 fund balance of about $698,000 was up some $70,000 over the previous year. The fund balance's percentage of the budget is about normal for cities, the auditors said. However, it was noted that revenues will not be as large in 1991-92 because of the state's freeze on property tax assessments. • Was introduced to the Hasting Police Department's newest member, Brent Wickham, who formerly worked with the Portland police department • Received an placed on file letters from Gov. John Engler, State Rep. Bob Bender and State Sen. Jack Welborn on the "Sugar Bush Trail" issue. Also received and placed on file was a facts and concerns" communication on the same issue. The city has gone on record as opposing the project of converting old rural railroad property into a trail for bicyclers, hikers and joggers. • Approved a one-year lease agreement for a house at Fish Hatchery Park with James Tobias, who will pay $450 per month and continue to provide security. • Learned from Director of Public Services Mike Klovanich that local Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts plan to end their recycling operation at the parking lot next to Tyden Park. The containers must be moved and city officials want local residents to be aware they can have recyclables taken care of elsewhere, at Hastings Sanitary Service and the recycling center near the fire station. • Agreed to a new policy in which marriage ceremonies performed by the mayor on city property will forbid throwing rice or any other substance that would have to be cleaned up. • Approved payment of a total of $1,109 to workers at the Nov. 5 city election. • Expressed appreciation to the Hastings chapter of the Jaycees, who erect flags downtown on six holidays during the year. • Noted proclamations for stamp collectors' month (October), Veterans Week (Nov. 11­ 16) and American Education Week (Nov. 17­ 23). the company is not going out of business and is not selling to Americable. But Raccuia said his company had reached an agreement with Wright for the purchase. He added that the agreement called for Americable to take control of Triad's offices in Hastings, Charlotte, Albion and Marshall. Several City Council members said Monday night that they have received complaints from customers of Americable. Council Member Donald Spencer said he has heard complaints about Americable's 800 telephone number, that it is difficult to get in touch with anyone. There also have been reports that Americable's sales people have been misrepresenting the company’s services and status. Council Member Esther Walton said she had heard that "Customers felt they were being coerced by the sales people." County adopts E-911 plan; board to be named later by Elaine Gilbert CITY...contlnued from page 1 Grand St., to a window at Admiral Gas Sta­ tion, 313 N. Broadway, and to the front door at Coleman Insurance Agency, 203 S. Michigan. Three shootings were reported at lhe same house in the 900 block of South Broadway between noon Sunday and 11:30 p.m. Mon­ day. Two shootings also were reported at a home in the 900 block of South Market Street at 1:11 a.m. Sunday and again at 9:32 p.m. Monday. Most of the remaining incidents were re­ ported on the south side of lhe city. Meanwhile, Barry County Sheriffs deputies responded to a series of shooting in­ cidents in the county during the past week. No injuries were reported. Shots were reported fired.Sunday evening in the 3000 block of Iroquois Trail and early Sunday morning in lhe 1900 block of Heath Road. Deputies were un»ble to locate any shooters. A county resident reported a mailbox shot off its post Saturday. The owner described the car resembled a blue Camero. Sheriffs deputies responded Friday morn­ ing to reports that a youth was shooting a gun in a yard and into the roadway on North Chariton Park Road near Barnum Road. Deputies also investigated a report of shots fired at a house in the 8400 block of Guernsey Lake Road shortly before 1 p.m. last Thursday. Two hours later, deputies in­ vestigated a report of shots being fired in the 2100 block of East Parker Drive. Assistant Editor Emergency services representatives and several township officials filled all the avail­ able seating at the County Board of Com­ missioners' chambers Tuesday for a public hearing on the county's Enhanced-911 emer­ gency telephone service/dispatch plan. Commissioners adopted the original pro­ posed plan after listening to several objec­ tions to having a Michigan State Police rep­ resentative on the 911 Administration Board. Stating that he had "nothing against the State Police" and calling the state law en­ forcement department "a fine organization," Prairieville Township Supervisor Paul An­ drews said he opposed State Police represen­ tation on the 911 Board because he believe its operation should be handled strictly by local representatives without state interfer­ ence. The 911 Administrative Board will be making policy decisions that effect the county and so the decisions should be made by local officials, Andrews said. First Lt Ronald Lapp, 911 coordinator for the Department of Michigan State Police who attended the hearing, said state law re­ quires State Police participation. It is critical to have state police represen­ tation on the administrative board to obtain any state funding that might be available. Lapp said, and to insure that the State Police presence in the county is not diminished. Andrews said that the definition of "participation” was vague and might not necessarily mean (State Police) serving on the administrative board but in another man­ ner. Former Prairieville Township Supervisor Roy Reck said that in terms of administra­ tion, he didn't feel that all users would have to actually be on the board but could serve in an advisory capacity. State Police "interests are state-wide rather than local," he said. "Local interests can be side-tracked by state-wide interests." Lapp noted that State Police are partners in the 911 process "for the citizens" not for the State police. "We see it as a method to be more efficient "We want a voice. We do not want to take over," Lapp said. Harvey Becker, 911 central dispatch direc­ tor for Kent County, stated that the legisla­ tive intent was that State Police be repre­ sented on 911 administrative boards. The differences of opinion that have ex­ isted in the past between the various law en­ forcement agencies are disappearing with co­ operative efforts like 911, he said, adding that Kent County has enjoyed a good rela­ tionship with the State Police in its 911 system. The state is not going to try to run the dispatch operation, Becker added. Pam Meyer, a St. Joseph County com­ missioner who was in the audience, said the State Police haven't tried to impose their own agenda in the operation of St. Joe's 911. "Everyone has worked well together." "Without that State Police input we wouldn't be as far along as we are right now.” She also pointed out that the State Police would only have one vote on the board. Barry Township Supervisor Bill Wooer said his township board is in favor of the county plan, saying that "it looks good." Compared to neighboring counties, Barry County is two or three years behind, Wooer said. "We need to get moving on this - yes­ terday." County voters approved millage to estab­ lish an Enhanced-911 system last year. The system is expected to be 75 percent opera­ tional from the proposed county central dis­ patch by this time next year, said Charles Nystrom, executive director of the county’s 911 plan. The system will centralize lhe dispatch of emergency police, fire and emergency medi­ cal services calls within the county. Equip­ ment will include features for automatic number and location identification of the caller. It was pointed out during the hearing that it is very important for agencies served by central dispatch to have a voice on the board and that the ultimate goal is to get "quick help" for citizens. The County's 911 plan calls for the Ad­ ministrative Policy Board to include one representative from the Michigan State Police, two county commissioners, one representative from the city of Hastings, one representative of the small cities or villages that are supporting and participating municipalities, two representatives from the Michigan Township Association of Barry County, and one person representing the general public at-large. In addition to general policy-making, lhe board's other powers include entering into contracts; acquiring, holding and disposing of assets; constructing, managing and oper­ ating buildings and improvements, receiving and administering grants and other gifts and funding; and approving an annual budget Adoption of the 911 plan by the County Board legally creates the establishment of a County Central Dispatch Authority and pro­ vides for lhe appointment of an eight-mem­ ber Administrative Policy Board and seven­ member Technical Advisory Committee. The plan also can be amended at any lime, said Board Chairman Ted McKelvey. The County Board's Criminal Justice Committee will recommend lhe appoint­ ment of members to that board and commit­ tee at the commissioners' Nov. 26 meeting, said Nystrom. See COUNTY, continued page 3 �Girls’ district basketball pairings Social Studies Fair a big hit Firefighters OK new pact with city See Story, Page 14 See Story, Page 2 See Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 । Hastings Banner THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1991 VOLUME 137, NO. 37 - News Briefs City sewer rate hike approved ‘Follies’ set for Saturday A musical revue of the past 60 years will be presented in the Hastings High School Staff Follies al 7 p.m. Saturday at the Central School Auditorium. Featured will be musical selections from each decade since the 1930s. Some of the acts will include Les Jazz, directed by Joe LaJoye; a Charleston routine by Elsie McKelvey; “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” Tina Bovee, Luana Furrow, Judy Nelson and Angie Vanderworker; Jenny and Cindy Bender with “Look to the Rainbow” and “How Are Things in Glocca Mora?” Lynn Fleischer and Stephanie Kutch doing Ab­ bott and Costello’s "Who’s on First;” the Southeastern Elementary staff doing tlie Bunny Hop; St. Rose staff and Prin­ cipal Steve Youngs with a surprise skit; the Thomapple River Boys; a color guard routine to a Beatles’ song; Stephanie Kutch and a piano solo of "Bridge over Troubled Water;" a barbershop quartet; a Sonny and Cher act; and “One Moment in Time” by Paula Allerding. The finale will inchide Supt. Cat! Scheessel delivering closing remarks before everyone will be asked to join the singing of "The Wind Beneath My Wings." Proceeds from the "Follies” will be used toward costs of refurbishing the Central School Auditorium, which soon will begin its 61st year. Tickets, which are available at Barry County Lumber, Hastings School offices and at the door, are $3 for adults and $1 for students and senior citizens. Travelogue moves back to Central The Hastings Kiwanis Club will in­ itiate the newly-renovated Central School Auditorium Friday with its next program in a series of travelogues, "Colorado Mountain Majesty.” The travel film, narrated by Charles Hartman, wfll begin at 7 p.m. Elsie Sage will perform at the organ before the movie and (hiring intermission. The club’s travelogue in October was held at the Hastings High School lecture hall because of the work that was being done at Central. Now that the renovated facility is ready, the travelogue will be the first event, followed by a "follies” fund-raiser Saturday night and an “UpWith People” concert Monday evening. Harunan will be on hand Friday to give viewers a close-up look at the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. ‘Up With People’ performance near An "Up With People” concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Central School Auditorium in Hastings. "Rhythm of the World" will be the ti­ tle of the performance, which will feature young people between the ages of 18 and 26 from 15 different nations. "Up With People" is a collection of young people who tour the world and present musical and variety programs in hopes of promoting international understanding The concert in Hastings will have a definite international flavor, with Greek folk dancing, a Latin mambo, a German song based on “Ode to Joy” from the fourth movement of Beethoven’s ninth symphony, a Japanese children's song and an .American jitterbug. On a more contemporary note, the troupe wii! perform a medley of pop oldies by John Denver. Ellon John. John Lennon and Simon and Garfunkel. Some of the selections go beyond simply entertainment The group will ad­ vance anti-drug and anti-pollution Lhcmes in a couple of the songs. The concert is being sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. J-Ad Graphics and A'BCH Radio Tickets are $7 for adults. 55 for students. More News Briefs Continued on Page 2 PRICE 25* by David T. Young Nashville firemen hose down the smoldering ruins of Eunice Priddy’s art studio after a blast Tuesday destroyed the building and numerous paintings, and seriously injured her husband. Man, 67, hospitalized with burns Blast destroys Nashville art studio by Susan Hinckley and Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writers NASHVILLE — An explosion and fire Tuesday morning gutted an art studio and left a 67-year-old man hospitalized with thirddegree burns. Lloyd Priddy, of 4550 Barryville Road, was hospitalized at the burn unit at Blodgett Memorial Hospital in East Grand Rapids after the 9:31 a.m. explosion in the studio next to his home. Authorities said the former gas inspector was in the studio when a leak from a liquid propane gas heater ignited. The explosion and fire caused bums to Priddy’s face and hands, peeling back the first layer of skin. A family spokesperson Tuesday evening said, “He's going to be OK.” Officials said Priddy was fortunate to have escaped the burning studio after the blast that blew the roof off the 16-foot by 24-foot building. “He was lucky because the explosion was at the back, and he had to crawl through the fire to the door.” said Barry County Deputy Sheriff Don Nevins. Detective Sgt. Larry Squires, from the Michigan State Police Fire Marshal Division in Lansing, said he traced lhe leak to a pro­ pane gas line leading to the healer that Priddy had installed himself. “He just stressed a copper line too far," Squires said. But the cause of the spark that ignited the gas remains under investigation. Squires said. Priddy’s wife, Eunice, a well-known artist in the area, was in the home when the explo­ sion occurred. She had been confined to a wheelchair since breaking an ankle and spraining a wrist Saturday in her home. Because of the danger of the fire spreading, a firefighter and deputy carried her from the house. Nashville firefighters, however, were able to keep the blaze from reaching lhe house. Arriving firefighters found Priddy trying to put out the blaze with a garden hose, said Assistant Fire Chief Earl Wilson. Officials said Priddy had gone from his house Tuesday morning to the studio, a distance of about 10 feet, to get an apple for his wife. “He smelled gas. He bent over to smell foe gas, and it exploded in his face,” Nevins said. Priddy, however, told authorities he did not do anything to set off the blaze. "He doesn’t recall lighting anything or tur­ ning on a switch," Nevins said. An electrical power outage hit the Nashville area about 20 minutes earlier, and power was restored just a few minutes before the blast. Wilson, however, said foe outage had nothing to do with the explosion and fire. The blast that leveled the studio blew the roof off of the building and dropped it back on the floor. Wilson said. The side walls were tipped outward. An estimate of foe building and contents, including art works and supplies, was not im­ mediately available. One of the paintings lost in the fire was an elaborate family tree portrait Eunice Priddy had been working on for a number of years. Wilson said it had been moved from foe house to the studio only two days earlier to make room for her wheelchair. Pair held in Hastings Mfg. theft by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer An ex-Hastings Manufacturing Company employee was one of two men arrested Friday on charges of stealing company plans and blueprints worth millions of dollars. Michigan State Police said Floyd V. Quinn, 48, of 6565 Woodschool Road, Freeport, and Kenneth D. Leslie, 47, of Grand Rapids, attempted to sell the stolen plans for an automotive oil-control ring sys­ tem to a competitor for 5300,000. The pair were arraigned Saturday on charges of receiving and concealing stolen property worth more than $100. Both are free on S6.000 bond. Hastings Manufacturing became aware of the theft this summer when a competitor told company officials that the plans had been of­ fered to them for sale. Using a private inves­ tigator, Hastings Manufacturing determined the technical drawings and plans had been stolen or copied from company documents. Slate Police from the Hastings Post joined the investigation in October and arranged a meeting to buy the plans, posing as represen­ tatives of another manufacturing company. “It was arranged to have our people pur­ chase the plans for foe agreed upon price of $300,000, of which S 15,000 was requested as up-front money," said Ll Richard Zimmer­ man, commander of foe Hastings PosL A State Police detective and Hastings Manufacturing's investigator met with foe men Friday near Gun Lake and completed foe sale. The suspects were arrested minutes later by state troopers. The proprietary plans for the oil-control ring system were designed exclusively by Hastings Manufacturing. "(Company officials) tell me foe plans are worth millions to foe company," Zimmer­ man said. "They wouldn't put any ceiling figure, but that's millions with an ’s'" Editor Hastings residents will see their sewer service rates go up by 34.2 percent, effective Jan. 1. The new rate of $134 per 100 cubic feet of use, from from $1.15, was approved by the City Council Monday night when it adopted Ordinance No. 247. A public hearing took place Monday evening, but there were no comments. The new ordinance also calls for a new charge for "sewer development" or sewer connection fees, and for monthly, rather than quarterly, payments for both water and sewer service. Council action follows a study last summer by a consulting firm from Toledo, Ohio, which recommended a rate increase for sewer services. Council also is studying the possibility of constructing a new wastewater treatment plant because foe present facility is operating at near capacity. In another matter, the city received a letter from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources stating that the location of the old Bliss can plant on East State Street has been identified as a site of environmental contamination. City Attorney James Fisher said the DNR's listing of foe site under Act 307 was no surprise. The city knew there was ■ landfill near foe plant and groundwater contamination at the site. However, he said the city, in deciding to use foe plant for its industrial incubator project, will assume no liability. "Because it is listed doesn't mean that we are liable," Fisher said. "A municipality can acquire a polluted site without having to face the liability. But we have to exercise due caution with respect to the location." In other business Monday evening, the council: • Tabled a request for a liquor license transfer from James R. Beadle of the Little Brown Jug on South Jefferson Street to Bruce and Claudia Frank. Mayor Mary Lou Gray said foe delay was because the city had not yet received paper work from foe state Liquor Control Commission. The city recently passed a new ordinance that spells out rules for liquor license transfer requests and Gray said the Franks have complied with local guidelines. David Dimmers, the attorney representing the Franks, said foe couple has attempted to do all the right things and they have experience in managing a bar. "They're trying to get off on the right foot," Dimmers said. • Agreed to allow foe nine newly-elected members of the Charter Revision Commission to attend, with necessary expenses, a ymiruw on charter revision Nov. 23 in Lansing. Other local elected officials may go along if they wish. • Appointed Jeannette Kogge to foe Library Board, replacing Esther Walton. Kogge, according to Gray, has lived in Hastings for 15 years, is a former teacher, a member of the See CITY, Page 2 Triad cable company files for bankruptcy J-Ad Graphics News Service Cable confusion continues to reign in Hastings these days. Recent repons that the Triad cable television firm, which has served the city for more than 15 years, was sold to its competitor, Americable International, have been disputed by Triad owner C. Wayne Wright Making things even more confusing is a report Wednesday that Triad has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in U.S. District Court in Grand Rapids. Under Chapter II, the most commonly used filing, a company obtains a federal court order that frees it from the threat of creditors' lawsuits until it can develop a plan to put its finances in order. While foe reorganization proceeds, the activities of management must be approved by the court. The ultimate reorganization plan must be accepted by a majority of the creditors. It may involve various options, including a full or partial payment of debts. Joe Raccuia, representing Americable. said Wednesday that Triad, under Chapter 11, will be protected from its creditors, “for how long we don't know. ----- He's in Chapter 11 protection, but he (Wright) is bankrupt. He’s going to have to come up with a game plan. He will continue to do business without having his company put in receivership." In a letter read to the City Council Monday night. Americable Vice President of Marketing Charles Hennanowski Jr. said: ’ Americable International recently made an offer to Mr. Wnght to purchase Triad Communications, which was cecmj^ *v Wright, hut .cjwica oy foe hank We then made an offer the bank and The bank Hermanowski referred to in foe letter is the First National Bank of Indiana, which is a major creditor of Triad. Raccuia said Wednesday that foe bank has been in court asking to be made rerceiver for the cable company. "We will be negotiating with them (First National Bank of Indiana) as soon as certain legal procedures are taken care of," Raccuia said. “This puts us in a position to negociare p.upcriy. Americable nearly two l weekj MP See TRIAD, Page 2 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-11-21.pdf 086a78af0f0b730d82b5ae88153e56af PDF Text Text Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 21, 1991 47-1 (91 > «■ families W Bill Of "Rights Timeline: Part 4 The U.S. Bill of Rights is the result of hundreds of years of experiment in ideas and law. Here is a timeline of some of the most important events leading up to it ‘ 1786, Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom The state legislature of Virginia passed this law to expand religious freedom in the state. It ended statesponsored churches in Virginia. By BETTY OEBNAM The Pilgrims Settle In A Home for Thanksgiving HAWMUfTH Getting started 1787, Northwest Ordinance lUHTmurti The settlement Ara Under the Articles of Confederation,. Congress passed this law for the western territories. It promised freedom of religion, trial by jury and the writ of habeas corpus. It also forbade slavery in the region. 1787, The U.S. Constitution The Constitution as written included important rights. It guaranteed trial by jury and the writ of habeas corpus. It also forbade the government from considering religion when hiring workers. timehne, put al! five parti together. After spending 66 days aboard the Mayflower, the weary passengers were glad to settle on land. During the first winter, some still lived aboard ship. This Is the way the Pilgrim village might have looked In 1627, six years after it was started. The Pilgrims did not build log cabins. They built homes like the ones they had left behind In England. The feast Inside the houses On Nov. 9,1620, the Pilgrim ship Mayflower anchored off the coast of Massachusetts. During the following weeks, the Pilgrims explored the area. They decided to build their first town overlooking a harbor. The weather was already turning wintry. It was important that they start building shelter right away. On Christmas Day, Dec. 25,1620, the Pilgrims began work on their first cottage. By the time of the harvest celebration in 1621, many had a house of their own. ngtA. EducMonw oenwira: Wnaa SctaM, •ducMon BPKlMM M IM HMUnat XrcMvM. The Presidents of the United States Poster including President George Bush, this is an attractive, educational reference for home and classroom use. This Z2H* by MH* poster is illustrated with reproductions of engraved portraits of each of the 41 presidents. A view of what the Inside of a Pilgrim's cottage house might have looked like at dinnertime. Children often ate standing up! A Pilgrim’s house had little furniture. Boards placed over barrels might have served as tables. These could have been taken away to make room for sleeping. People often slept on pallets on the earth floor. of the Pilgrims' first site al Plymouth, Mess. Since the houses were so smai and there were so many people, the group probably ate outdoors. Mnety Indtan braves and 50 PBgrims attended. The Pilgrims had much to be thank­ ful for, including their new homes. We don't know the exact date the Pilgrims celebrated the feast known today as the first Thanksgiving. It was probablyfcometime between Sept. 21 and The presidents are shown in chronological order, along with the dales they held office. The Mini Pig* Pmkfenlt Potter P.O Bom 419150 Kinut City. Mo. 64141 Name . Addrest City 16. Put on a wooden-shingle or thatched roof. Thatched roofs are made of bundles of straw tied to the rafters. Pilgrim Homes Yind*1 Words about a Pilgrim house are hidden in the block below. See if you can find: TREE, BEAM, DOOR, WINDOW. CHIMNEY. FLOOR, THATCH, SHUTTERS, TIMBERS. SAW. HOUSE. LOGS, AX. PLANKS. WATTLE. DAUB. WEDGE. COTTAGE. PILGRIM. POLES. STICKS. CLAY. A H W A M J E B E Mt, ttfMT A G E S A W B O T C O U R C Q F s O O R V M P S E P G R E E S C K S D M 0 D A U B RWD L B G X W E D G E A O O E E W N D O W H U Y E O G R S A X S HUTT E R S R S S Thia la how a finished house might look. ^Rookie Cookie’s Recipe Bran-berry Muffins You’ll need: • 1 y2 cups all-purpose flour • 4 teaspoons baking powder • */2 teaspoon salt • ’/2 cup sugar What to do: (Bulk diKount information Pleur tend: • 2 eggs, beaten • 1 cup milk • ’/< cup margarine, melted • 1 cup bran flakes cereal •1ft cups cranberry sauce 1. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Mix well. 2. Add eggs, milk and margarine. Mix well. 3. Add cereal and cranberry sauce. Mix well. 4. Fill greased muffin tins 3/4 full with batter. 5. Bake in a preheated, 425-degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Makes 1 dozen muffins. 1. Chop down about 30 trees to make your house. 2. Trim off the limbs. 3. Drag the cleaned trunks to the building site. 4. Trim the trunks to make squared beams with ends cut to fit together. 5. Chop pegs out of wood. 6. Make frames out of beams. Raise the four sides up with Y-shaped poles. 7. Drive smaller poles into the ground between the beams. 8. Weave sticks between the poles to make a wall called a “wattle. 9. Fill gaps in the wattle with a mixture of clay and straw called “daub." 10. Split a log into planks with a wedge. 13. Build chimneys of timber, wattle and daub. (Later on. stone was used.) MINI PAGE SPONSORS Coleman Insurance Agency Hastings Orthopedic Clinic - Dr. Merriman & Dr. Larke Howto Build a Pilgrim House 11. Trim and smooth the planks into boards called clapboards. 14. Cut a door and a few windows. Cover windows with paper or cloth rubbed with oil. 12. Nail the boards over the daub and wattle to protect them from the weather. 15. Wet the ground and smooth it out to make an even floor. Hastings Savings and Loan Farm Bureau Insurance - Larry Neil Koops Funeral Chapels Inc. - Lake Odessa �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 21, 1991 — Page 15 Joyrider earns jail sentence Suspicious fire destroys straw bales Authorities continue to investigate a suspicious fire Saturday that destroyed 35 bales of straw, owned by William Pickard, near Fighter and Ryan Roads north of Hastings. Firefighters from Hastings and Freeport put out the 11:36 a.m. blaze that caused $500 In damages. (Banner photo by Jean Gallup). J-Ad Graphics News Service A Dowling man who stole a car in August and led police on a high-speed, 25-mile car chase through Hastings and northern Barry County was sentenced last week to jail for nine months. James L. Howlett, 17. of 10250 Case Road, Dowling, also was ordered to pay S3,000 in fines and court costs. Circuit Judge Richard M. Shuster ordered him to make restitution in the case. Authorities arrested Howlett Aug. 22 after he crashed the missing 1982 Buick into a ditch on Charlton Park Road. Howlett was charged with unlawfully driving away an au­ tomobile, receiving and concealing stolen property, fleeing police and driving witnout ever having a ’icense. A motion to place Howlett on probation under the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act for young, first-time offenders was denied last week by Judge Shuster. Afterward, Howlett pleaded guilty to re­ duced charges including the charge of fleeing police. The car theft, stolen property and suspended license charges were dismissed. Hours before the car was reported stolen in August, Hastings Police said they attempted to stop the 1982 Buick after citizens reported the vehicle attempted to force them off the road just before 4 a.m Police located the car swerving back and forth on Broadway near Woodlawn and tried to stop the car, which then accelerated to 70 to 80 mph and drove north on Broadway. Police from three departments were in­ volved in the chase Liat looped twice through Hastings before Howlett drove into a ditch in the 3100 block of Charlton Park Road. Howlett told authorities he attempted to turn into a field in an attempt to avoid his pur­ suers Barry County Sheriffs deputies said the car was reported stolen from a home in the 3600 block of Bridge Park Road. The car had been parked in the driveway with the keys in the ignition. In other court business: •A Lacy man accused of sexually assault­ ing two boys under age 13 pleaded guilty last week to reduced charges. REACH THE IMPORTANT WEEKEND MARKET! Advertise Each Week In... - The Hastings Banner Your Hometown, Barry County Newspaper Can 948-8051 for Advertising Assistance CLASSIFIEDS The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616)948-8051 For Rem 2 BEDROOM TRAILER, with lake access, gas heat, year round, price $400 per month, security deposit required, references needed, 1 year lease, on Long Lake, Cloverdale, Ml., no pets. 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TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE. Residential, busi­ ness, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 Darrell A. Livingston, 29, of 11595 North Ave., will be sentenced Dec. 12 on charges of second-degree criminal sexual conduct. The felony offense is punishable by up to 15 years in prison. Originally charged with one count of firstdegree criminal sexual conduct and six counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, Livingston pleaded guilty last week to one of the second-degree charges. Court News Michigan State Police allege Livingston had sexual contact with two boys under age 13 in Delton and Johnstown Township on several occasions between 1989 and 1990. Livingston remains in the Barry County Jail until sentencing. •A Hastings man accused of fondling a 12year-old child has been sentenced to jail for one year. J Wesley E. Pion, 45, of 411 E. State Road, also was ordered Nov. 7 to pay $2,500 in fines and court costs. He was placed on pro­ bation fa five years and received credit fa 83 days spent in jail awaiting sentencing. Pion was arrested in January on charges of touching the child on several occasions be­ tween September 1989 and April 1990. Orig­ inally charged with second-degree criminal sexual conduct, Pion pleaded guilty in May to a reduced charge of four-degree criminal sexual conduct. ~ Fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct is punishable by up to two years in prison plus fines. Four teens arrested for Hastings shooting spree by Jeff Kaczmarczyk StqffWriler Four teens have been arrested in connection with shooting incidents last week that dam­ aged 17 homes and businesses. The rash of BB gun shootings that plagued the city Nov. 10 and 11 also has come to an end, according to Hastings Police. "They pretty much came to a halt, espe­ cially since we have the guns," said Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver. " Arraigned this week in Hastings District Court were: •Jerrod S. Castlein, 17, of 2325 W. Quimby Road, Hastings. ■Brian J. Ketchum, 18, of 823 S. Cass St, Hastings. •Jeffrey A. Prior. 18, of 728 E. Grand St, Hastings. •Floyd V. Yesh Jr., 17, of 320 W. Green St, Hastings. All four are charged with two counts of malicious destruction of a building over $100 and with three counts of malicious destruc­ tion of a building under $100. The first two counts are felony offenses and the other three are misdemeanors. They were released on per­ sonal recognizance bonds. Despite the identical charges, the four were not involved in each of the shootings. Two of them went out one night and two of them went out the other, according to Sarver said. But the four used the same guns and dis­ cussed the shootings at a party, according to the police chief. The investigation also remains open, and police may have other suspects in the case. "The investigation is continuing because some of the incidents have not been ac­ counted for," Sarver said. Residents throughout the city at three businesses and 14 homes reported windows shot out or damaged Nov. 10 and 11, but in­ cidents continued to be reported for another two days. At least two homes were shot at more than once. Police described the shootings as random acts of violence. Officials identified several suspects when one of the victims chased the car the shooters were riding in. Police then arrested the sus­ pects. Damages totalling hundreds of dollars were reported at Bernie's Gun Shop, 802 E. Grand St, Admiral Gas Station, 313 N. Broadway, and Coleman Insurance Agency, 203 S. Michigan. Most of the homes damaged were on the south side of town. Police have suspect in abduction by Jeff Kaczmarczyk StaffWriter Authorities have a suspect in last month's attempt to abduct a Hastings woman by a man who first exposed himself to her. Barry County Deputy Sheriff Don Nevins said a man matching the description was ar­ rested last Thursday for indecent exposure in Kalamazoo County's Ross Township after exposing himself to three women south of Gull Lake. "He flashed or exposed himself to three dif­ ferent people," Nevins said. "Two of the vic­ tims got in a police car and drove around un­ til they found him." The arrest on misdemeanor charges of inde­ cent exposure comes after a series of inci­ dents in Barry County and in northern Kala­ mazoo County. Victims described the flasher as well-groomed man in his mid-20s with an athletic build, standing about 5-foot 8-inches toll and weighing about 160 pounds. Deputies said he had dark blond hair, a brown mustache and dark eyes. Nevins said the 55-year-old Hastings woman has identified the arrested suspect as the man who exposed himself to her and threatened to harm her with a knife while she was walking Oct 29 along Cook Road south of Hastings. The suspect has yet to be arrested and ar­ raigned in Barry County. Authorities said, however, they intend to charge him with criminal sexual assault In the incident authorities said the victim was walking along Cook Road north of Quimby Road between 2 and 3 p.m. when a small, navy blue Fad Escort pulled along side. The suspect stepped out of the car with his pants undone and exposed himself to the woman. The victim turned and walked away, but the suspect got back in his car, drove to her and got out a second time. The woman told deputies the suspect grabbed her and threatened to get a knife and harm her if she screamed. Moments later, a propane gas truck pulled up. The woman jumped on the truck's running board, and the suspect fled the area. Deputies said the suspect later exposed himself to two other people later in the day on Center Road near Powell Road and near the Banfield Store. Using the 55-year-old woman's description of the suspect, authorities made a composite drawing that was circulated to area police agencies. In Ross Township, authorities said it matched the description of a suspect they had been tracking in connection with four other indecent exposure cases in October at the Kellogg Biological Station. Stolen pickup recovered, badly damaged HASTINGS - An expensive sports pickup truck was recovered Tuesday, one day after it was reported stolen from Blankenstein Pontiac-Oldsmobile-GMC. But the $26,000 GMC Sycloue was heavily damaged when it was found abandoned in the 4000 block of Sotoman Road. Authorities believe the pickup truck was in several accidents following its weekend theft from the Blankenstein lot at 328 N. Michigan. “There were several reports over the weekend of a black pickup truck running over mailboxes and in one case of running into a pole barn," said Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver. ’ The four-wheel drive, small-size truck was found with a broken windshield, a broken side window, damage to the front end and damages to the driver's door. Because there was no damage to the steering column or the ignition, police believe a set of keys was used to take the vehicle sometime between Saturday afternoon and Monday morning. Police arrest accused child molester BATTLE CREEK - Michigan State Police on Wednesday arrested a man on charges of molesting an 8-year-old girl in Assyrir. Township. Thomas R. Belcher, 52, of Battle Creek, was arraigned Wednesday in Hastings District Court on two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct. The two felony offenses are punishable by up to 15 years in prison. State Police from the Hastings Post said Belcher is accused of assaulting the girl more than once over a period of time in July. Bond was set at $7,500 cash or surety. Driver stopped after Gull Lake accident GULL LAKE - A motorist who struck several road signs and trees near Gull Lake last week was arrested later in Kalamazoo. William M. Cline, 39, is expected to face charges of reckless driving and leaving the scene of an accident following the 1 p.m. accident Nov. 12 on M-43 near Sheffield Road. dine was arrested in Kalamazoo by an off-duty Kalamazoo County Sheriffs deputy who found his badly damaged car, dragging its rear bumper, travelling at a high rate of speed in the city. The deputy contacted Barry County authorities to see if there was an unreported accident Barry County Sheriff's deputies found a car had driven off of M-43 near Sheffield Road, damaging a highway marker, two road signs and an electrical line support cable before striking two trees head-on. Barry County authorities said Cline's car appeared to be travelling at a high speeds when it left the road. Motorist held for drunk driving accident HASTINGS TWP. - A Hastings driver was arrested last week fa drunken driving following a collision with a tree on McKeown Road. Lomce Mishler Jr., 48, of 2382 McGlynn, was hospitalized at Pennock Hospital following the 11 a.m. accident south of Quimby Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Mishler was northbound on McKeown Road when his car crossed the roadway and struck a tree. Deputies said a witness also had to cross the road to avoid being hit by Mishler's car. Authorities had a blood sample taken at Pennock Hospital and cited Mishler for drunken driving. (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service). �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 21, 1991 State-of-the-art MRI unit unveiled at Pennock Hospital by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer Modern technology meets modern medicine. Hardly 18 months after Pennock Hospital installed its first permanent CAT scanner, the hospital has contracted to use a mobile mul­ tiple resonance imager one day a week. Like a CAT scanner, the MRI scans the in­ terior of a patient's body and creates a com­ puter-generated image. But an MRI is consid­ ered a superior diagnostic tool because it emits no radiation and develops a clearer im­ age of the patient's body. "It does the same as a CAT scanner but with greater clarity," said Tom Kaufman, di­ rector of public affairs. "The big plus is it uses no radiation. The CAT scan has mini­ mal radiation, but it uses some." Pennock officials said the hospital con­ tracted to use the MRI because of growing demands on the hospital's CAT scanner. "It's being utilized much more than we an­ ticipated," Kaufman said. "Since we've had the fixed CAT scan here, we've used it for procedures that we'll now use with the MRI." The MRI also is a state-of-the-art diagnos­ tic tool. Unlike i CT scanner, which scans only in one direction, an MRI scan in three directions, allowing the operator to view a subject from any direction. "If we want to look at a neck, we can do it in three planes. With a CAT scan, you can only look at one," said Ron Martin, a super­ visor in Pennock's radiology department The MRI is superior to a CAT at scanning the body's fluids, abdomen and soft tissues such as knee cartilage and spinal discs. Addi­ tionally, the patient's breathing doesn't dis­ turb an MRI image as much as in a CAT scan image A multiple resonance imager uses a power­ ful magnet and radio frequency waves to cause the body's hydrogen atoms to resonate. A computer tracks the atoms, collects the data and assembles it into an image that can be displayed on a computer screen. Pennock Chief Operating Officer Harry Doele (right) said a patient could fall asleep during an MRI scan after he tested the unit Monday. Billie Underwood (left) and Lori Tarpott, of KNI, operate the sophistlcaied computer equipment that collects and assembles images collected by the multiple resonance imager. The superconducting magnet, which is cooled by liquid helium, generates a field 8,000 times the strength of the earth's mag­ netic field. There is one minor drawback to the MRTa magnetic field. "It can cancel out all your credit cards if you get too close," Kaufman said. During the 30-to-60 minute scan, the pa­ tient hears the magnet upping but feels ncthing from the scan. "It's very comfortable," said Pennock Chief Operating Officer Harry Doele, who had his shoulder examined by the unit Monday. "You could actually go to sleep in there." A laser printer can produce a photograph of an MRI scan within 30 minutes. The com­ puter images also can be sent via telephone lines anywhere in the world including to the homes of Pennock's radiologists, who have teleradiography units in their homes. The mobile MRI unit Is housed In a 48-foot-long by 8-foot-wlde trailer. The trailer is connected to the hospital and patients are wheeled into the vehicle to use the MRI. Patients at Pennock will begin using the mobile MRI Nov. 29. The Philips T-5 Gyroscan Magnetic Reso­ nance Imaging equipment is housed on a 48foot long by 8-foot wide trailer. The $2 million MRI and trailer is owned by Kalamazoo Neurological Imaging. The company will route three units among 19 hospitals in central and west Michigan, ac­ cording to Chns Wimblefr^frMobile MR Imaging, which is part of jdftT' build a special ped adjoining the hospital for the trailer to connect to the building. Patients on guerneys or in wheelchairs can be lifted into the trailer on a tommy lift Because the company will bill patients di­ rectly, Pennock anticipates little cost to have the MRI available. "We don't pay an annual fee," Kaufman said. "They own the equipment and bill for it. They spread the cost throughout their multiple sites." KNI spent most of the $55,000 needed to Four injured in 3-car accident Four people were hurt Wednesday afternoon In a three-car, chain reaction accident on North Broadway In Hastings. Police said a car driven by Wendy J. Wrate, 34, struck the rear of a car driven by Barbara J. Palmer. 45, and forced it into a third car driven by Tamela, L. Stroh, 31. Police said Stroh, of Hastings, was waiting for traffic to clear to make a left turn from southbound Broadway onto Thom Street. Palmer, also of Hastings, was stopped behind Stroh when Wrate. of Freeport, was unable to stop on the wet roadway. Stroh, her passenger, 13-yearold Chrissi Stroh, and Palmer were taken to PennO<XJ<sp<tat ftr tteaiment. Wrate sougnt her own treatment lor a minor cut. Police said an four were wearing safety belts, and the accident remains under investigation. GET YOUR COPIES Every American Wants A Safe Blood Supply. Here's What Wre Doing About It THE AMERICAN BLOOD SUPPLY is constantly and thoroughly tested. Hastings Banner at any of these area locations... In Hastings — In Middleville— Bosley Pharmacy C & B Discount Admiral Ship Store Cappon Oil Dog ’n Suds City Food and Beverage Country Pantry D.J. Electric Eberhard’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Jacobs Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R & J’s Riverview Grocery Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery C.J. Take Out Doug’s Maiket Todd’s Grocery Hook’s Drugs Kloosterman’s Coop Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor's Sinke's Service Crystal Quick Stop In Lake Odessa— Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market Felpausch In Dowling— Dowling Corner Store In Nashville — South End K & M Meats Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl’s Market Thornapple Lk. Gen. 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While protecting it against infectious diseases is of primary concern, maintaining an adequate supply of safe blood has become increasingly important as donors receive more scrutiny. 3 BEFORE DONATING BLOOD, EACH DONOR IS ASKED MULTIPLE QUESTIONS about high-risk behavior that would disqualify donations. 4 STERILIZED NEEDLES USED TO DRAW BLOOD ARE NEVER REUSED. There is no risk of AIDS or other infectious dis­ eases when donating blood. 5 AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO BLOOD TRANSFUSIONS, today a growing number of people benefit from autologous (self) transfusions. 6 HEALTHY AMERICANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO VOLUN­ TEER TO GIVE BLOOD for the 4 million people who depend on blood transfusions each year. 7 aa RB AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLOOD BANKS �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 21, 1991 — Page 13 Hastings Drama Club to present Arthur Miller’sThe Crucible’ The marshall jails Sarah Good and Tituba. Matt Johnston (left) is the marshall and Jenny VanAman and Martha Billmeyer play Sarah Good and Tituba. by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer A chilling talc of fear and mass hysteria comes to life this week on the Hastings High School stage. The Hastings High School Drama Club presents Arthur Miller’s The Crucible at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday in the high school lecture hall. The classic American talc about the Salem witchcraft trials of the late 1600s is also an allegorical comment on the McCarthy "red scare" of the 1950s. The Crucible discusses witchcraft and devil-worship, but the play does not depict anti-Christian practices. Rather, Miller’s story is about the power of suggestion in a Puritan community tom apart by the frenzied accusations of witchcraft. "This is not a play of great action," said di­ rector MaryMartha Melendy. "Rather, it is 'theater of the mind.* The dialogue and debate and passionate argument is its focus." In Miller's 1953 play, a husband and wife are attacked by a vengeful young girl, and the town's judges and ministers are carried away by their duties and lose sight of humanity in rendering judgement. "This predilection for minding other peo­ ple’s business was time-bonored among the people of Salem," Miller wrote in die com­ mentary to the text of The Crucible, "and un­ doubtedly created many of the suspicions which were to feed the coming madness." Miller drew a parallel between Salem's "witch hunts” in the 1600s and the "red scare" that propelled the House Un-American Activities Committee to investigate alleged Communist activity in the early 1950s. In Salem, people of previously impeccable reputations were summarily hanged when they did not confess their "crime" of having been coerced by the Devil into witchcraft In the 1950s, American entertainers, politicians and members of the media were Eric Gahan as The Rev. Paris prays over the young girl, Betty, played by Debby Evans, while Erin Merritt, Monica Mellen and Gabrielle Solmes (standing left to right) as Abigail, Mary and Mercy watch. "blacklisted" when they could not prove they were not associated with the Communist Party. "The play is about the evil process of those who believe themselves to be morally superior, accusing and judging others on no basis but that of fear and ignorance, and al­ lowing a hysterical frenzy to grow to dimen­ sions beyond the control and influence of rea­ son and intellect,” Melendy said. The Crucible is a serious drama about a time in America's history when cruel, de­ structive deeds were done under the guise of pure motives. "It is not the light, fluffy comedy that is often expected of high school dramatists," Melendy said. Tickets, available from cast members or at the door, art $4 for adults and $3 for seniors and students. Hastings and Delton Schools receive mini-grants from CISD J-Ad Graphics News Service Barry County schools received 49 percent of the individual and school mini-grants awarded recently in the tri-county area by the Calhoun Intermediate School District (OSD). Hastings Area Schools received $4,228 and Delton-Kellogg $2,792 of the $14,232 total awarded to schools and educators in the Barry, Branch and Calhoun intermediate school districts. "Seven schools out of the tri-county area received mini-grants and three of die seven were from Hastings and two were from our teachers received one of the 12 individual grants awarded. That's one-third of the grants in a three county area. "There are probably a lot of schools out there trying to figure out how we did that," said Schoessei at a Board of Education meeting Monday night. CISD coordinates the mini-grant program, which this year will help, to fund the school improvement efforts of schools and educators. The school improvement process, through which schools write a mission statement, assess needs and work to achieve goals, began four years ago in a few districts and has grown to include all schools in the three intermediate school districts. "However, this is the first time the Calhoun Intermediate School District has been able to coordinate the use of funds from a local benefactor for school improvement purposes," said Roger T. LaBonte, Calhoun Intermediate School District superintendent The mini-grant program is funded by the Guido A. and Elizabeth H. Binds Foundation, with additional funding supplied by Bany, Branch and Calhoun Intermediate school districts and the Eisenhower Math-Science Consortium. Individual educator awards, a maximum of $500, have been available since the program began four years ago, but it is a new option to offer grants to school buildings to enable staff to work on one of the building's improvement goals involving student achievement Building personnel could apply for a maximum grant of $1,500, which they were asked to match with $500 in local funds. No match is required for individual grants. All funded projects must be completed during the current school year and were selected by a committee of area educators. "When the grants are evaluated, all identifying information is blocked out" noted Schoessei. "as a result of that process we received three grants, that means we submitted three good projects." Following is a list of recipients, grant amounts and projects: • Delton-Kellogg Elementary: $1,360, to study and implement a team teaching program to provide classroom diversity and ADVERTISE This Week ln...The HASTINGS BANNER Call us az...948-8051 and have an advertising representative assist you with your message. creative, cooperative learning situations for fourth-, fifth- and sixth-graders. • Delton Middle School: $1,432, to increase parental involvement, provide enrichment activities and stress homework in a program to reduce the number of students who fail core curriculum subjects. • Hastings Central Elementary: $952, to develop a tutorial reading program for kindergarteners and first-graders using a whole language, thematic approach with fourth- and $500, to provide experimental learning opportunities to 30 special and regular education students through their participation in die Inland Seas Education Association's program, Project Schoolship, on a 50-foot replica of an 1851 sailing vessel. • Diana Johnston, Hastings Central Elementary: $444, to develop greater understanding of math concepts by the use of hands-on activities. • Pat Markle, Hastings Central Elementary. fifth- graders as tutors. • Hastings Northeastern Elementary: $1,500, to initiate a pilot program integrating the teaching, of reading, writing, speaking and listening with all subject areas in three fifth-grade classrooms. • Hastings Southeastern Elementary: $643, to develop a library reading program involving coordinated thematic units using community resources across grade levels. • Marshall Evans, Hastings High School: $200, a pilot program to develop writing and social studies abilities with the assistance of the Barry Historical Society, which will help produce a teaching kit for local history. • Eleanor Vonk, Hastings Pleasantview Elementary: $398, to improve and enhance classroom science by introducing hands-on experiences using materials from the Battle Creek Area Mathematics and Science Center and Impression Five Science Museum in T-anting Ford F-Series Buyers ore now Eligible for on Addltonal $80000 to $1OOO00 CASH SAVINGS From the Factory — Off Our sale Price — For Details call Renner Ford 1988.5 Escort 2-Dr. AM/FM stereo, sun roof, 5 speed. 1988.5 KSCOFt 5 speed, AM/FM stereo. 1986 Dodge Charger 4 cyl., 5 spd., p/s, p/b, AM/FM cassette, low miles. 945-2421 1991 Mercury sable CS Air, cruise, tilt, AM/FM, p/win. locks, p/seats, driver's side air bag. 1990 Escort LX 2-Dr. 1989 escort LX z-Dr. 5 speed, air conditioning, AM/ FM stereo. 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Rebate to dealer. • RenneR "Drive a Little, Save a Lot" 1310 N MICHIGAN AVE. HASTINGS QAC.9A91 OaA M MIZSl Hmm TK X STm Thura. & rrl, g-o, Sat. ir-J �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 21, 1991 School ‘Follies’ raised $1,400; funds will help restore Central Auditorium The Staff Follies, sponsored by the Hast­ ings Area School System Saturday evening , generated $1,400 to benefit further renova­ tion of Central Auditorium. School staff and members of the commu­ nity volunteered their time to present the va­ riety show for the grand reopening of Cen­ tral Auditorium, which has been undergoing renovation. Between 900 to 1,000 people attended the event, which focused on a musical and com­ edy revue from the 1930s to the present. There still is a great deal to do to com­ plete the restoration of the auditorium, in­ cluding the refurbishing of more seating and repairing of the sound and lighting systems, Superintendent Carl Schoessei told the audi­ ence. St Rom Principal Slava Youngs wm the singing "Mmlghr man m a skit while St. Rom School stall pulled olt some amusing sntfcs behind his back, generating a lol ot laughs tram the audience. Tht Bunny Hop gava a 1950s flavor to tha folllaa with tha Southaaatam staff »acroM tha ilaoa. |olnad by Haatlngi Suparintandant Carl Schoaual on •nd Board of Education PnaWant Mlchaal Anton on tho othar. Prior to the Follies, 61 percent of the $110,000 goal had been reached. Schoessei encouraged area citizens to continue to sup­ port the fund-raising project. He noted that donations have ranged from pennies con­ tributed by area school children to a donation by an eldetly alumnus. "We can fly higher than an eaglet If we strive to work in hannony," the cast and au­ dioace sang tn the grand finale, with lyrics adapted to "Tho Wind Beneath My Wings." Between 900 and 1,000 people attended tha event, which focused on a musical and comedy revue from the 1930s to the present. Lynn Fleischer (left) and Stephanie Kutch entertained with the classic comedy routine of "Who's on First." How to Keep Your Lungs Healthy DENTAL CHAIRSIDE ASSISTANT Patient oriented dental practice seeking energetic, enthusiastic and responsible team player for chairside position. Applicant must be friendly and enjoy working with people. Dressed in matching red outfits, a barbershop quartet called The Young and the Rest of Us sang two songs. Members of the group are Julie Zehnder, Pat Williams, Nancy Guthrie and Betsy McInnis. Send resume to ad No. 569 c/o The Reminder P.O. Box 188, Hastings, Ml 49058 Barry County Historical Society to tour former Hastings Railroad depot tonight your local American Lung Association For All Your Insurance Needs Homeowners • Farmowners • Automobile Business & Commercial * Boatowners & Yacht Workers’ Compensation Stack Insurance Agency, Inc. PutAshers of 128 W. 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Quality Preventative and Restorative Family Dentistry 795-6000 NEW PATIENT SPECIAL ! । Examination, X-Rays, $ E OO* I I and Treatment..............................................................( | Dancing the Charleston to usher In the 60-year musical revue Is Elsie McKelvey. 402 Thornton, Middleville (Comer of Thornton and M-37) Now Taking Appointments Monday-Friday Evening Hours Available — NOTICE — Hope Township The following fee will take immediate effect: Rental Poroperty Inspection $10.00 For rental property inspections, zoning ques­ tions, or building permits contact Richard H. Leinaar. Tuesdays 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Telephone 948-2464. Other times can be arranged by appointment. Hope Township Board Shirley R. Case, Clerk Railroad buffs arc invited to join members of the Barry County Historical Society when they will be given a tour of the former Hastings railroad depot at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21. Located al 222 West Apple St. behind the Hastings National Bank, the former brick depot, built in 1921, replaced an original wooden structure, dating from the 1870s. The former passenger station now serves as the Depot Law Offices to attorneys Robert Byington and Ralph Wilbur. The Michigan Central Railroad first built a depot on the site to handle passengers arriving daily in Hastings on eight trains, which travel­ ed from Jackson to Grand Rapids. Later, the New York Central and Penn Central railroads operated the depot until passenger service dropped off, and they vacated the building in the 1950s. Richard Shuster of Hastings purchased the building in 1968 and restored the interior to the style of the late 1800s. Visitors will find kerosene lamps converted to electric lights, a Franklin stove once used for heating, ticket purchasing cages, and bathrooms featuring overhead water closet pull chain toilets. Host for the tour will be attorney Robert Byington. Afterward, the group will move to the Hastings Public Library. 121 South Church St., for a business meeting. Refreshments will be served by Meredith Gilbert and Adelbert and Charlotte Heath. Barry County Marriage Licenses: David Lee Wilcoxson, Delton and Beatrice Chmielewski. Delton. Neal Edward Phillips. Nashville and Jenny Marie Chaffee. Nashville. Anthony Ray Jackson, Freeport. Brenda Sue Williamson, Freeport. Timothy E. Allwardt. Nashville and Lucin­ da D. Furlong. Nashville. Robert A. Bierema. Kalamazoo and Anne J. Dykehouse. Delton. Archie Howard Gragg. Middleville and Terrena Ellen Chlebana. Middleville. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 21, 1991 — Page 11 Defense, rebounding keys Trojan win over Hastings by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor Some times statistics can be misleading. Other times they are not. During Tuesday night's girls basketball district game between Hastings and Middleville, they most certainly were net The host Lady Saxons hit just two of 19 first-half shots and Middleville withstood a late Hastings rally to post a 40-31 victory. The win lifts the Lady Trojans into Friday's district title game against the winner of Wednesday's game between Delton and Wayland. Hastings finished the season 9-12 overall. The outcome of the game was never in doubt, as Middleville jumped out to a 16-2 advantage early in the second quarter. The Trojans, who led 27-10 at the half, connected on 13 of 29 from the floor before the break. Meanwhile, the Saxons couldn't get anything to fall. And, to compound matters, Hastings managed just two first-half offensive rebounds. "Our execution was poor in the first half,” Saxon coach Jack Longstreet said. "The timing just wasn't right. "When you go two for 19, you've got to rebound, and we didn't go to the boards very well." Much of the credit for the dismal Hastings start should be given to the Middleville defense. Trojan coach Jim Sprague, whose squad claimed a share of the O-K Blue championship, said that the intensity has been there all year. "They came out a little tight," Sprague said. "We played very well early. Defense has been a strong suit for us all season long, and it was again tonight." Hastings refused to fold in the second half, limiting Middleville to a pair of thirdquarter hoops. But the Saxons had "dug too deep a hole," in the words of Longstreet Hastings, which hit 10 of 43 field goal attempts for 23 percent in the game, was led by Anne Endsley with 14 points and Jenny Lumbert with seven. Kelle Young, out the entire season with a severe knee injury, played in her first game and had four points in limited action. Middleville was led by sophomore Carla Ploeg, who had eight of her team-high 14 points in the first quarter as the Trojans jumped out to an early lead- She also dominated the glass, pulling down 11 rebounds. Senior point guard Alicia Batson added nine points and did a nice job running the Middleville offense. Junior forward Kim Wohlford added eight points. The Trojans, who improved to 16-5 overall, hit 19 of 47 from the floor for 40 percent. Sprague said his team was looking forward to Friday's championship game. He expected to be playing Wayland, winners of nine consecutive district crowns. "Their two guards are as good as any two we've seen this year," he said. "How we do will depend how much we control the inside." The winner of the Hastings district will advance to regional play next week in Ionia. JV, frosh eagers wrap up seasons The Hastings junior varsity and freshman girls basketball teams wrapped up their seasons this past week. The jayvees finished 10-10, while the frosh were 9-7. The junior varsity lost to Sturgis 53-50 on Tuesday and Coldwater 34-18 on Thursday. In the Sturgis game, the host Trojans broke free from a 39-39 deadlock after three quarters to seize the win. Hastings had jumped out to an early 15-8 advantage, but Sturgis pulled to within two points, 25-23, at the half. The Saxons were led by Elaine Allen with 16 points and Mindy Schaubel with a dozen. NEWS.- Middleville's Sarah Count (34) goes up for a shot as Hastings' Malyka DeGoa (20) and Kelle Young (54) apply pressure. The Trojans advanced to Friday’s district title game against either Wayland or Delton with a 40-31 victory. shared with afriend who’s near orfar! Amanda Jennings chipped in seven points. Coldwater jumped to a 12-2 advantage after one period on Thursday and never looked back. Hastings shot 17 percent from the floor on six for 36 shooting. Allen had six points and Tia Nichols added five. The jayvees were 8-6 in Twin Valley play. The freshman team beat Sturgis on Tuesday 43-9, as Jenny King hit for 16 points and Denise Heath added 12. All eight players in uniform were able to score for the young Saxons, who were second in the league with a 8-2 mark. harry dtiemediate sani. district ANNUAL STATISTICAL & FUIKQL REPORT FOR THE TEAS EXHNG JUNE 30, 1991 stcunn-s srman The Barry Intermediate School District serves students in the Delton Kellogg and Hasting* School Districts. Michigan's Intermediate School Districts (ISDs) are responsible for assuring life long learning programs and services. ISDs uill interact and cooperate with other ISDs, the Michigan Department of Education, local school districts, higher education and other public and private sector agencies and organizations to assure programs and services are delivered effectively and efficiently. The Barry Intermediate School District provides, in a responsible and cost-effective manner, the leadership, programs, and services which ccnplement and enhance the efforts of constituent school districts in extending educational opportunities to all students. The intermediate school district function is now in the 29th year of service to students and 11 nilTint, seeking BOWLING RESULTS new and better ways to serve the educational needs of the community. Student needs continue to expand, while at the same time, the State of Michigan contributions have not kept pace. Careful planning and budgeting is required to make sure that each dollar is spent wisely and well. The ISO is very proud of the comunity, of the services, and the personnel that deliver these services to the students. Thursday Twisters Wednesday P.M. Hastings Bowl 31-13; Geukes Market 30-14; Sam's Brothers 30-14; Andrus Chevrolet 23-21; Hastings Mutual 16-28; Bowman Refrigeration 15^-28V6; Ray James Electromechanical 15^-28^6; Shamrock Tavern 15-29. High Game - P. Wright 152; D. Staines 151; V. Butler 158; B. Steele 151; P. Guy 166; T. Christian 156; L. Colvin 178; B. RowhJ^;.^S<nte>m 150; L. Bantam 183; K. Hooten 172; W. Barker 185; S7 Bosworth 154; S. Thompson 158; C. Nicholas 162; K. Sutfm 226; N. Taylor 152; P. Arends 214; C. Hurless 215; J. Gasper 195.B. Kruko 164. High Game and Series - P. Wright 165-466; D. Staines 197-487; P. Guy 167-456; T. Christian 162-456; L. Colvin 178-456; L. Barnum 188-544; K. Hooten 172-451; S. Bosworth 194-483; S. Thompson 169-470; K. Sutfin 226456; P. Arends 226-594; C. Hurless 215-489; J. Gasper 214-545. Friendly Home Parties 32-12; Varney's Stables 26-18; Misfits 26-18; Mace's Phar­ macy 26-18; Nashville Locker 23-21; Easy Rollers 22-22; Valley Realty 22-22; Lifestyles 20-24; Hair Care Center 17-27; ------------ 6-38. High Game and Series - P. Smith 233-533; L. Elliston 217-509; B. High 212453; B Norris 204478; P. Frederickson 164477; L. Yotat 192^95; G. Otis 18-W C. Sanlnocencio 186439; B. Miner 166460; C. Trumbull 160407; L. Johnson 153-443; C. Shcllcnbargcr 148424; R. Roby 155406; B. Johnson 148405; J. Pettengill 145-368; B. Fisher 195; C. Watson 179; S. Brimmer 167. Monday Mixers Three Ponies Tack 29V4-14W; Grandmas Plus One 28-16; Outward Appearance 27-17; Ferrellgas 25-19; Miller Real Estate 23-21; Deweys Auto Body 23-21; Michelob 22V6-21V6; Rowdie Girls 21-23; Hastings Bowl 20-24; Lazy Giris Inc. 20-24; Girrbachs 19-25; Miller Carpets 18-26; Dads Post *241 18-26; Pioneer Apartments 14-30. Good Games and Series -F. Girrbach 183-475; M. Wieland 195-486; G. Otis 177-474; D. Larsen 172-476; V. Carr 200481. Good Games - A. Swanson 168; R. Girr­ bach 166; A. Elliston 163; N. Bayha 147; C. Jiles 161; M. Snowden 169; K. Allerding 146; F. Schneider 168; G. Cochran 139; N. Morgan 160; H. Service 169; J. Kasinsky 160; L. Perry 159; B. Anders 174; S. Carlson 175; B. Peterman 144; R. Kuempel 154. Thursday A.M. Cracker Backs 3OMt-17Mt; Tea For Three 30-18; Hummers 30-18; Question Marks 2816-1916; Who Cares 28-20; Varneys 27-21; Valley Realty 25^-2216; Marys 24-24; Bosleys 21*6-2616; Slow Pokes 20-28; Nor­ thland Opt. 18 *6-29 W; Kreative Komers 18 ^6-29 !6; Leftovers 18-30; Kloostermans 16-32. • High Games - M. Atkinson 227-582: S. Mogg 173; S. VandenBurg 240-570; J. McMillon 180-509; F. Ruthruff 195-526; G. Gibbs 145; N. Wilson 192-508; J. McQucm 161; M. Brimmer 176-506; I. Ruthruff 159; M. Dull 184490; P. Godbey 181441; L* Bahs 167; P. Fisher 182459; O. Gillons 175; N. Hummel 169; R. Kuempel 153; A. Allen 169; B. Norris 166; S. Lambert 171; P. Hamilton 164; K. Mizcr 158; J. Ward 15QM. Chaffee 130. Sunday Nite Mixed Hooter Crew 30-14; Holley Rollers 28-16; Alley Cats 27-17; Sandbaggers 27-17; H & H 26-28; BSers 25-19; Wanderers 24-20; Load Hogs 24-20; Die Hards 22-22; Pinbusters 22-22; Gutterdusters 21-23; Chug A Lugs 20-24; Greenbacks 18-26; Get Along Gang 18-26; Misfits 17-27; Really Rottens 16-28; Friends 15-21; Rude Ones 15-29. Mens High Game and Scries - G. Snyder 200; F. Huey 182; G. Steele 237-544; E. Bchrndt 221-575; G. Sutliff 170; B. Miller 185; B. Hodges 197: W. Friend Jr. 202; J. Haight 217-591; M. Cross 171; C. Wilson 217-555; R. Mack 213-583; B Drayton 185; M. Tilley 199; D Snyder 194 Womens High Game and Series - A. Allen 167; K. Becker 171; D. Oliver 172; B Bchrndt 171; A. Sutliff 176; R Rine 219-540; S. Cross 163; F. Ruthruff 175; B. Moody 203-549. D. Kelley 179; L. Tilley 171. Below are the audited figures for the 1990-91 school year. Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 35-15; Naughty & Nice 30-18; Finishing Touch 27-21; Cascade Home Improvement 27-21; Alley Cats 25-23; Thornapple Valley Equipment 24-24; Woodmansee Construction 23-25; J&S Auto 23-25; Admiral 23-25; MUlers Carpet 18-30; Middle Lakers 18-30; Nells Printing 17-31. Men High Games & Series B. Ludescher 193; N. Nelson 186; G. Hause 204-543; R. Fay 173; K. Chandler 213-522; D. Dennie 186; D. Endres 204; B. RuthrufT 201. Women High Games & Series E. Johnson 187; G. Buchanan 192; J. Gasper 193. Tho conplete audit is available at the Barry Interme­ diate School District office, 535 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, for review. John R. Fehsenfeld, Secretary Board of Education GENERAL FUND awuuTm Bevans t ansa snrom COMPARATIVE REVENUE & EXPENSE STATEMENT FISCAL YEAR ENDED .JUNE 3D, 1991 'gnrzsim ft 1951 Loca/Sources 1990 $ 69,620 State Sources 1991 1990 Local Sources $430,056 $415,742 104,784 State Sources 375,907 364,465 Federal Sources 244,972 254,308 $1,050,935 $1,022,131 215,181 150.515 $3%, 890 $313,058 Other Financing Sources: Other Transactions (12,384) TOTAL REVENUES Fund Modifications ■ Revenues: $ 57,759 112,089 Federal Sources Total Revenues Bowlerettes Andrus of Hastings 30-14; DJ. Electric 27-17; Hecker's Ins. 24-20; Brinen's Con­ crete 23W-20W; Kent Oil 23-21; Dorothy's Hairstyling 19-25; Al and Pete's Sport Shop 19-25; Good Time Pizza 1OV6-33 Vi. Good Game and Series . L. Elliston 202-566; M Garber 167-470; D Reid 185-504; J. Skedgell 167-453; J. Richardson 164471. Good Games - K. Fowler 164; E. Vanasse 170; S. Wilt 157 D. Coenen 196; L. Schantz 149; A. Fox 152. He believe that our progrants and our cooperation with the Delton Kellogg and ti» Hastings schools sake a difference for children. $ 14,600 TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER SOURCES $396,890 $327,658 Expenditures: Instruction: Added Needs Expenditures: $362,272 $362,908 250,852 221,022 Supporting Services: Instruction: Added Needs $ 42,195 $ 40,823 Supporting Services: Instructional Staff General Administration 21,138 21,660 109,177 91,329 Business 6,660 4,723 Fixed Charges 9,069 6,797 211,275 154,266 95.663 2,685 $495,639 $321,761 Coaounity Services Capital Outlay TOTAL EXPENDITURES Instructional Staff 95,431 48,223 41,524 Business 66,290 64,516 103,257 90,917 Fixed Charges 80,374 Capital Outlay: Instruction 1,121 1,479 303.722 4.594 $1,221,168 $867,334 $(167,356) $14,600 Supporting Services TOTAL □PODHURXS Other Financing Uses: Excess (deficiency) of revenues Fund Modifications over expenditures and other uses of funds Pupil General Administration $(22,136) $ 5,897 Payments to Othar Govern. Units 119,282 $(48,074) Total Other Uses $140,401 TOTAL UPWllTUKES & OTHER $1,173,094 FINANCING USES GENERAL EDUCATION Excess (deficiency) of revenues STATEMENT OF FUND BALANCE YEAR over expenditures and other uses ENDED JUNE 30, 1991 FUND BALANCE JULY 1, 1990 $1,007,735 $(122,159) of funds I 34,234 snaiL EDoanai Excess (deficiency) of TUB revenues and other sources DUD JUNE 30, 1991 of funds over expenditures and other uses funds J22J36) $234,002 FUND BALANCE JULY 1, 1990 FUND BALANCE JUNE 30, 1991 Excess (deficiency) of revenues over expenditures and other uses of funds 11KJ591 GENERAL FUND FUND BALANCE JUNE 30, 1991 COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30, 1991 Publishers of • • • • • • • • Hastings Reminder Hastings Banner Hastings Weekender Community Advisor Marshall Battle Creek Shopper News Lakewood News Middleville/Caledoma Sun & News Maple Valley News SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND ASSETS: 1991 Cash and cash equivalents $ Restricted cash Accounts receivable Delinquent taxes receivable Due from State COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET 1990 3,233 $ 14,880 8,853 6,538 58,681 51,749 170 166 _______ 0 5,222 $ 70,937 $ 78,555 $ $ JUNE 30, 1991 1991 ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable Delinquent taxes receivable Total assets Total assets LIABILITIES: Accounts Payable 6,929 22,129 22,482 Due to Special Ed. Fund 13,769 6,771 PLACE A CLASSIFIED Due to Severance Trust Account 13,280 7,972 24 HOURS-A-DAY 7 DAYS-A-WEEK Other liabilities 2,732 <» $ 58,839 $ 44,231 $ 12,098 34,234 $ 70,937 $ 78,555 948-4450 FUND BALANCE Total liabilities and fund balance 48,965 27,079 1,605 2,266 13,769 6.771 $133,015 $238,907 LIABILITIES: $16,822 $1,451 Salaries payable 3,687 2,366 Deferred revenue 663 Accounts payable - regular FUND BALANCE 656 432 Payroll withholdings Total liabilities Call... $202,791 7,096 Salaries Payable Total liabilities Due from General Fund 1990 $ 68,676 $21,172 $4,905 111.843 234,002 $133,015 $238z907 Total liabilities and fund lalance �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 21. 1991 Two-way stars highlight All-County grid team by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor Remember the days of Chuck Bednarik? He was one of a special breed of football player who excelled on both offense and defense. Bednarik was a bone-crushing linebacker on defense and a standout center on offense for the Philadelphia Eagles. Those days are long gone in the professional and collegiate ranks, but they remain with us in prep football. And the 25 members of the 1991 All-Barry County football team are proof positive of that fact Most excelled on both offense and defense, and many made their presence felt on special teams as well. But all had one thing in common: they were vital to the success of their teams. Area grid squads had large shoes to fill following last year's outstanding results. Three county teams went unbeaten during the regular season and waltzed into the playoffs. The five county schools: Hastings, Middleville, Lakewood, Delton Kellogg and Maple Valley, combined for a regular season record of 35-10. This year the three teams— the Saxons, Trojans and Lions- again qualified for post­ season play. And the five schools went a combined (you guessed it) 35-10. Hastings and Middleville led the way with six nominations apiece, followed by the Vikings with five and Delton and Maple Valley with four each. The offense is led by the Trojans’ explosive one-two punch of quarterback David Sherwood and running back Jamie Berg. Had Middleville not been comfortably ahead in many of their games, there is no telling what mind-boggling numbers the pair may have posted. Sherwood, a three-year starter and two­ time All-OK Blue selection, gained 579 yards rushing on 56 tries for an average of 1Q.3 yards per cany. He scored 16 touchdowns on the ground and six extra points, and was also a dangerous punt returner, running back two for scores and having a third called back on a penalty. Sherwood had 50 tackles and a pair of interceptions on defense. Berg led the county in rushing and scoring. He totalled 1,543 yards on 136 attempts, an average of 11.3 per pop. Berg, who scored 146 points on 22 TD's and seven conversions, set a new school record with 408 yards in a game against Godwin Heights. He also led the Trojans in total tackles with 96. Joining TK's dynamic duo in the backfield are Jeff Edwards of Delton and Ryan Martin of Hastings. Edwards paced the powerful Panther ground game with 1,141 yards and 18 touchdowns, despite missing several games with a shoulder injury. He added 105 receiving yards and 258 in kick returns for an all-purpose yardage total of 1,504. Edwards had three interceptions and three fumble recoveries from his defensive back position. Martin, one of seven juniors on the squad, led the Saxons with 762 yards on 169 carries and scored five touchdowns. He was at his best in Hastings* playoff loss at Three Rivers, turning a short pass into a 73-yard touchdown play and rushing for 64 yards. Martin added five two-point conversions. Lakewood was the only county team that liked to throw the ball, and two reasons why were tight end Tim Haigh and wide receiver Tom Richardson. Haigh was a strong blocker and caught 15 passes for 180 yards. An All-Capital Circuit defensive end, Haigh was one of the Vikes' leaders in tackles. Richardson, a punt returner on last year's all-county team, led Lakewood with 230 receiving yards and 26 receptions. He capped the 4-5 Viking season by catching the winning conversion pass in a 15-14 win over playoff-bound Ionia with 23 seconds remaining. > The offensive line features size, strength and speed. It was no coincidence that two Trojan backs averaged over 10 yards per - carry. Middleville had a dominant offensive line, anchored by big Shawn Monroe. A two-year starter at right tackle and a TK co­ captain, Monroe never played in a regular season losing game. Rollie Ferris and Matt Wells were both first-team AIl-Kalamazoo Valley Association picks and major reasons Edwards posted his nice numbers. Wells, a cer ter, is a repeat selection on the squad, while Ferris, a tackle, has an excellent chance of earning all-state honors, according to coach Rob Heethuis. Both were two-way standouts. Matt Schreiner was a key performer in the Saxons' balanced offensive attack and was an honorable mention All-Twin Valley selection. Lakewood's John Kelley-led offensive line opened some impressive holes for running backs Andy Crandall and Scott Partridge. Kelley was also dominant on the defensive line and was a first-team all-conference pick for the second consecutive season. Hastings’ Chris Youngs leads the defensive unit. Despite facing double- and often triple-teams, Youngs was a force for the Saxons, lending a hand in two shutouts with a team-high 37 solos and five sacks. Also a bruising fullback, Youngs led Hastings with 13 touchdowns. He was the only Twin Valley player to be selected on both the offensive and defensive first teams. Map’e Valley's Darrell Stine wreaked havoc in opposing backfields all season long from his defensive end position. He had 13 tackles in the Lions' playoff loss to Ovid-Elsie. Stine was also Maple Valley’s top offensive lineman and was particularly devestating leading sweeps. Teammate Mike Trowbridge joined Stine on the All-SMAA first team. The junior Offensive Backfield: (from left) Ryan Martin, Hastings; Jeff Edwards, Delton; Jamie Berg, Middleville; and Dave Sherwood Middleville. Offensive Line: (from left) Shawn Monroe, Middleville; Matt Schreiner. Hastings; John Kelley, Lakewood; Rollie Ferris, Delton; and Matt Welk Dehnn Defensive Backs: (from left) Jeremy Reynolds, Maple Valley; Kurt Southgate, Lakewood; and Bryan Sherry, Hastings. Receivers: Tom Richardson (left) and Tim Haigh, Lakewood. Linebackers: (from left) Dave Lehman, Middleville; Rob Hunt, Middleville; Andy Crandall, Lakewood; and Jason Hetherington, Hastings. Defensive Line: (from left) Bob Jansen, Middleville; Darrell Stine, Maple Valley; Mike Trowbridge, Maple Valley; and Chris Youngs, Hastings. 1991 All-Barry County Football Team OFFENSE QB RB RB RB E E OL OL OL OL OL KR K David Sherwood Jamie Berg Jeff Edwards Ryan Martin Tom Richardson Tim Haigh Shawn Monroe Rollie Ferris Matt Schreiner John Kelley Matt Wells Aaron Patrick Dave Skinner DL DL DL DL LB LB LB LB DB DB DB P Chris Youngs Darrell Stine Bob Jansen Mike Trowbridge Dave Lehman Jason Hetherington Andy Crandall Rob Hunt Bryan Sherry Jeremy Reynolds Kurt Southgate Ryan Nichols Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. 5'10” 5'11" 5’11" 6'1" 5'8” 6'2" 6'4" 6'2" 6'0" 6'1" 6'3" 5'10" 6'0" 170 185 175 180 150 190 250 245 235 210 230 155 180 Middleville Middleville Delton Hastings Lakewood Lakewood Middleville Delton Hastings Lakewood Delton Maple Valley Delton 215 220 190 185 215 190 165 200 175 160 190 170 Hastings Maple Valley Middleville Maple Valley Middleville Hastings Lakewood Middleville Hastings Maple Valley Lakewood Hastings DEFENSE Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. defensive tackle had 68 total stops and a pair of fumble recoveries and helped the Lions post a pair of dramatic goal-line stands in the Ovid-Elsie game. Middleville's Bob Jansen was a standout at defensive end and tight end IFor the Trojans. A two-year starter both ways. Jansen had a hand in 53 tackles. He lined up next to Monroe on offense and is an outstanding one-on-one blocker, according to coach Skip Pranger. Jason Hetherington was second on the Saxons with 108 total tackles, including 28 unassisted. The first-team all-conference selection and tri-captain also forced a pair of fumbles. Crandall was voted as the Vikings' Most Valuable Player, leading the Lakewood 6'0" 6'3" 6'1" 6'1" 6'0" 6’0" 5'9” 5'11" 6'3" 5'10" 5'11" 6'0" defense with 77 tackles, as well as leading the team in rushing and serving as its placekicker. Crandall had seven tackles, an interception, and 123 yards rushing in the win over Ionia. He was also a first-team allleague nomination. Dave Lehman and Rob Hunt were key components of the Middleville defense. Lehman, making his third appearance on the all-county team, Was just the second Trojan in history to be named to three consecutive all-conference teams. Despite being plagued by injuries. Lehman got in on 95 tackles. He was TK's defensive signal-caller and was a co-captain his junior and senior years. The hard-hitting Hunt was a two-time, two-way starter and and a member of the Middleville varsity for three seasons. He had Special Teams: Ryan Nichols (left), Hastings: and Aaron Patrick, Maple Valley. (Missing: Dave Skinner, Delton) 91 total tackles, an interception, a deflection and a fumble recovery. The defensive backfield is paced by Hastings junior Bryan Sherry. A first-team all-conference selection, Sherry had 15 solos, 21 assists, a fumble recovery and an interception. He also caught 10 regular­ season passes for 148 yards and handled the kickoff chores for the Saxons. Kurt Southgate helped the Lakewood secondary become a strong suit of the team. He returned two interceptions for touchdowns in a 44-12 victory over Southgate Aquinas in the Vikes' second game. Southgate totalled three interceptions and 43 tackles on the season. Jeremy Reynolds was one of the Lions top hitters, despite his lack of size. Reynolds, an all-conference selection, was also third in the county with 1,093 yards and scored a team-high 12 touchdowns. He added three conversions. Teammate Aaron Patrick also contributed to the balanced Maple Valley running game with 847 yards and 10 touchdowns. He led the Lions with an average of 6.9 yards per carry• Ryan Nichols was selected to the firstteam All-Twin Valley team as a punter. He averaged 36 yards per boo: and specialized in hang time, enabling his teammates to allow mimimal return yardage. Delton's Dave Skinner eclipsed the school record for extra points in a season with 26 in 29 attempts despite missing the last couple of games with a back injury. Share local news with friends who moved away! SUBSCRIBE to... ' The BANNER Call Us at...948-B051 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 21, 1991 — Page 9 From Time to Time... Exchange Club ‘Students of the Month’ By Esther Walton Sportsmen’s Club flourished in ’40s Teacher Delores Garland is shown with Northeastern Elementary’s Michael Wank, shown with teacher Eleanor Vonk, was named student of Student of the month at St. Rose School, shown with teacher Diane Members of the Hastings Pistol Club, affiliated with the Barry County Sportsmen’s Club, pose for a photo taken in April 1947. Some time ago, this writer was given a newspaper article by Merrill Karchcr about a Barry County sportsman's club named the Hastings Pistol Club. The group organized in 1935 and was, in 1955, considered the oldest sportsman’s club in Barry County. It was also considered to be the smallest club, with only 18 members. The small size did not detour the club from being one of the best pistol clubs in West Michigan. The Hastings Pistol Club was started in 1935 when about six men who enjoyed pistol shooting banded together under the leadership of Earl Palmatier to shoot among themselves. The following year, they affiliated with the West Michigan Pistol Legare and began firing against teams from other towns in southwest Michigan. In 1946, members of the Pistol Club joined with other sportsmen from the Barry County Rod and Gun Club to form the Barry County Sportsmen's Club. The Hastings Pistol Club remained a separate, but affiliated club. The Pistol Club had a firing range in the basement of the old City Hall on the Northeast comer of State and Broadway streets in Hastings. The firing range was etablished for city policemen. This range waxxcputcd to be the second best in the West Michigan league. In the early 1950s, enough men became in­ terested in pistol competition that two teams were formed. Both of the teams competed in league shooting and fire matches during the season, which ran from January to May each year. By 1952, the Hastings teams had ranked in the upper half of the league, and held that position for three years. The years 1954 and 1955 saw the club take third place. The Grand Rapids Rifle and Pistol Club and the Grand Rapids Police Team 1 were in first and second place, respectively. During the matches, the first-place team, the Grand Rapids Police, lost only one match, and that was to the Hastings Pistol Club. The Grand Rapids Rifle and Pistol Club, which took second place, was beaten by the Hastings Pistol Club twice. In 1955, scores for the matches were based on 30 shots fired in three separate classes. Ten shots in the slow fire classification and were shot during a 10-minute period. Ten shots were fired in the time fire classification, which consisted of two strings of five shots each during a 20-second period for each str­ ing. The final classification of firing consisted of two strings of five shots, each fired in 10 seconds for each string. The maximum score possible was 300. which required 30 bullseyes out of 30 shots. In 1955, two members of Team 1 averaged more than 273 points. Team No. 1 was composed of Douglas Youngs, Stewart Howes, Tac Gies, Don Mar­ tin. Vem Flach and Merrill Kardher, captain. This team had a season average per team man of 268.9. They participated in 12 matches. The total points collected by the team for the 1955 season was 12,909. Team No. 2 was made up of Edgar Hoevenair. Clarence Donovan. Keith Sage. Ron Hesterly. Bill Landon and Bill Quinlan. NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS of...YOUR Community can be read every week in The Hastings BANNER Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE captain. That team had a team average per man for the 1955 season of 249.8. From the 1955 news article, Tac Gies, Mer­ rill Karchcr and Edgar "Dutch” Hoevenair and Forrest “Frosty” Bennett were the re­ maining members of the original club. The names of the rest of the original members was not given in the article. No more information was found in the old Banner files about the Hastings Pistol Club, but more information was found on the Barry County Sportsmen's Club. The Sportsmen's Club was formed in 1946, as was previously stated. Original members were James Matthews. Robert Klevom, For­ rest Bennett. Don Siegle and Bernard McPharlin. The first board of directors in­ cluded Robert Fortner, John Leary, Arthur Willetts. Earl Coleman, Walter Eaton. Gay Jorden, Tac Gies, Keith Fox. Henry Steenbeck, George Carpenter and Edgar Hoevenair. One of the first items addressed by the club was in association with the Michigan United Conservation Club. They went on record as favoring a vigorous campaign to eliminate water pollution in the state. Another project was sending young boys to the Conservation Camp at Higgens Lake, a project was continued for several years. A picnic was held the first summer at Gun Lake, and 1.500 people attended. The first year beard speakers of outstanding ability, including Dr. Miles Pinnie of the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary; C.J. Tinkler, pro­ fessor of zoology at M.S.C., now M.S.U.; Dr. A. S. Hazzard from the Institute for Fisheries Research, Harry Gaines, secretary of the Michigan United Conservation Clubs; and Dr. Glen W. Brendt from the Rose Lake Experimental Station. The first president was Jim Mathews. Gay Jorden was elected vice president, secretary was Bob Klevom and treasurer. “Frosty” Bennett. The second year (1946) Gay Jorden was elected president. Jim Mathews vice president and secretary Bob Klevom. In the next year (1947). the club purchased its own grounds, called Sportsmen's Park. In 1991, the Sportsmen’s park is still in ex­ istence, 40 three later. The park is located half mile south of Mt. Calvary Cemetery, and was purchased from Merle Neeb. Historically, it was known as the old Tom Heeney farm on the “Cook” farm road. A rifle range and a skeet range with high and low skeet house was built in 1948. Don Siegle was elected president, Roger Wiswell vice president; Bob Klevom retained the secretary position; and Forrest “Frosty” Bennett was renamed treasurer. In 1949, Edgar Hoevenair was elected as president. Roger Wiswell vice president. Bob Kelvom secretary and Forrest Bennett treasurer. Roger Wisell was elected president in 1950, L.H. Lamb was elected vice president. Bob Klevom remained secretary and Dewayne Pugh was treasurer. In 1951. Klevom gave up his secretary seat for presidency, a position he held for two years. John Leary was vice president, Ellsworth Newton was secretary and Ken Miller treasurer. Earl Campbell was elected president in 1953, with Clarence Miller secretary and Victor Henney as treasurer. Clarence Miller was elected president in 1954 and Louis Nitsch in 1955 and Earl Campbell again in 1956. Newspaper records after 1956 do not show who served as club officers. The record since 1956 are scarce, and to give a further history docs a disservice to the club. Certified Nursing Assistant Class Earn S200 upon successful completion of a 2-week training period, excellent opportu­ nity for individuals who are interested in the nursing field. We offer health insurance, vacation benefits and a starting wage of S5.23 per hour. Please call 945-2407 before November 29 for interview. Woodland News by Catherine Lucas John Lucas married Dawn Manning in Hamilton, Ontario, Canda, Friday evening. There were 13 close friends and relatives of the couple a: the wedding chapel ceremony. Evelyn Goodrich of Lake Odessa and 1 attended. Following the wedding. Joe Manning of Ot­ tawa. Canada, father ofthe-bride-. mok-the en­ tire group out to dinner at a restaurant in Burl­ ington, Ontario. Most of the wedding guests stayed at the Strata Hotel near the new couple’s apartment in.the Stoney Creek area of Hamilton. In the very early hours of Saturday morning, the hotel fire alarms started ringing and woke everyone. When I went into the hall to check out the alarms, the hall was full of people going in every possible direction, in every possible state of dress, except totally nude. The parents of the bride left the hall dressed for mid-winter in Alaska while others were milling around in flimsy nightwear. The Man­ nings went outside to the parking lot to escape the constant clatter of the fire alarms. A guest returned to the fourth floor hallway and reported there was no fire. A group of young skaters in Hamilton for a meet were having a party on the first floor and had somehow set off the alarms, but the hotel per­ sonnel could not turn them off. Only the fire department had the necessary keys to deac­ tivate fire alarms. I returned to my room, and Mrs. Goodrich and 1 watched police cars and fire engines ar­ rive at the hotel. It was another half hour before the alarms were silenced. The night was an exciting aftermath to what had been a very quiet wedding. The newly married couple walked to the hotel in the morning and met both families for breakfast before Mrs. Goordich and I left to spend a few hours at Niagara Falls on the way back to Michigan. We arrived home Sunday afternoon. Woodland Woman’s Study Club met at the Woodland Lions Den last Tuesday afternoon. After a short business meeting conducted by club president. Betty Hynes, several members demonstrated Christmas crafts. Stella Engle demonstrated how to make wreaths and balls with small squares of fabric, a styrofoam form and an awl. It seemed to be a simple process and did not require glue. Marge Vroman showed how to make napkin rings with short pieces of paper towel roll, glue and kernels of com. She also show­ ed some small decorative umbrellas for wall hangings or table decorations. It was reported during the meeting that the December potluck luncheon and meeting would not be held at Kilpatrick church as previously planned, but would be in the Fireside Lounge in Zion Lutheran Church because only one room would have to be heated for both the lunch and the program in that place. I asked club members to help reshelve books at the Woodland Library. Because of a lack of workers and the small amounts that have been donated in the last few years, the Woodland United Way Crusade has been disbanded after over 20 years of fund campaigns and giving money to local youth groups and other Lakewood area needs. The area will be covered and served by the Barry Area United Way crusade in the future. Don and Adie Eckman went to Baldwin Wednesday and parked their motor home in the yard of the cottage belonging to Marv and Donna Nyman of Lake Odessa for the opening weekend of deer season. When asked if they got anything, Adie said, “We got back home!” The Woodland Eagles will sponsor a Las Vegas Night Saturday, Nov. 23, from 6 p.m. to midnight. All proceeds will go to the Lakewood Community Volunteer Am­ bulance. This ambulance company is now working on a completely volunteer basis, with no one receiving any pay, even for hours spent on runs. Lakewood United Methodist Church held a Thanks Offering supper Sunday evening. Sloppy joe sandwiches were served with salads and desserts brought by the group. After dinner. Doris Ressner presented a program, which included group singing. Psalm readings, a skit by John and Cindy Waite and Josh Mattice, a song by the children's choir directed by Kathy Stowell, and a youth dramatization. The Woodland Gospel Singers will hold their annual concert Saturday, Nov. 23, at 7 p.m. in the Lakewood High School Auditorium. The Capitalaires Quartet will be special guests. Both groups sing southern gospel music and are members of the Michigan Gospel Music Association. Woodland Township Memorial Library has two new books this week. They are “Twice Loved” by LaVyrle Spencer and “The Love Child” by Catherine Cookson. Woodland Lions Club met a; the Woodland Townehousc last Tuesday evening for dinner. The Rev. George Speas spoke briefly about the newly appointed Citizens Committee for Lakewood Schools. He is the respresentative of the Lakewood Ministerial Association on the committee. Zion Lutheran Luther League held a spaghetti dinner at the church Sunday noon. It was well attended and a financial succes. Pro­ ceeds will go into the fund »or the youngsters to attend an annual three-day meeting of Lutheran Youth called "The Gathering" in Lansing between Christmas and New Year’s. S Edward D. Jones & Co. and MARK D. CHRISTENSEN Cordially Invite You to a Free Luncheon Seminar Titled: "ONE LESS THING TO WORRY ABOUT." 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Ml 49058 E.O.E HR A Public Set»<e of the USD* FoeU Service and K.I yoix State Forester______________________ �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 21, 1991 Legal Notices State of Michigan DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Environmental Division HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP DRAIN No. 1 NOTICE OF MEETING FOR THE DETERMINATION OF PRACTICABILITY TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN Notice i* herby given, that on the 3rd doy of Oc­ tober. 1991 an application was filed with Robert W. Shaffer. County Drain Commissioner of the County of Barry, praying for the Laying out and Designating a Drainage District tentatively known as the Hastings Charter Township Drain No: 1. And whereas, the Drainage District for the: Hostings Charter Township Drain No. 1 Includes lands within the following county and respective municipality: Barry County and Hastings Charter Township. And whereas, a certified copy of said applica­ tion was served upon Robert W. Shaffer, and the Department of Agriculture by the Michigan Deportment of Transportation. Now, therefore, in accordance with P.A. 40. of 1956, as amended a meeting of the Director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture or designated Oeputy for drains will be held on the 26th day of November, at 1:30 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Hostings Charter Township Hall. 885 River Rd., Hostings. Michigan, in the Township of Hastings, County of Barry, to determine the practicability of to laying out and designating and drainge district for said improvement. If the drain project prayed for in a subsequent petition is determined to be necessary and con­ ducive to the public health, convenience, or welfare, a special assessment may be levied against properties that benefit from the drain pro­ ject. Act 186 of the Public Acts of Michigan. 1973, as amended, provides that the special assessment must be protested at the hearing held for the pur­ pose of confirming the special assessment roll before the Michigan Tax Tribunal may acquire jurisdiction of any special assessment dispute. The hearing for the purpose of confirming the special assessment roll will be held, if at all, at some time In the future pursuant to notice given as required by law. Appearance and protest at such hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. An owner of or party in Interest in property to be assessed, or his or her agent, may appear in per­ son to protest the special assessment or may pro­ test the special assessment by letter filed with the County Drain Commissioner in the county which the property is located, on or prior to the dote of the hearing, in which cose personal appearance is not required. Now. therefore, all persons owning lands liable to on assessment for benefits, or whose lands will be crossed by said drain, or any municipality af­ fected. ore requested to be present at said meeting, if they so desire. For further information regarding this notice, the meeting, or if you ore unable to attend this meeting and wish to submi: comments BEFORE the meeting date, please contact: Robert W. Shaffer Barry County Drain Commissioner Barry County Courthouse 220 W. State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-4879 Dated at Lansing. Michigan, this 6th doy of November. 1991. Bill Schuette Director of Agriculture By: Michael R. Gregg Deputy for the Director (11/21) PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Com­ mission on Wednesday, December 18. 1991 at 7:30 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 South Norris Rood, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered at this public hearing Include. In brief, the following: 1. The proposed rezoning, upon the application of Robert Kelley, of that land within Prairieville Township described as bounded on the East and Southern port by Doster Road, bounded on the North by South Doster Lake Road, and bounded on the West by the Prairieville Township boundary line. The aforementioned property is proposed to be rezoned from the existing "A" Agricultural Zon­ ing classification to a "R-2" Single Family and Two Family Medium Density Residential Zoning classification. 2. Consideration of the application of John Welch for the rezoning from an existing "A" Agricultural District zoning classification to a pro­ posed "C-l” Rural Area Conveneince Commercial District zoning classification of property located at 11323 Doster Rood, within Prairieville Township. It Is also proposed to amend the Prairieville Township Master Land Use Plan so as to change the land use classification of the aforementioned from Its present "Agricultural" Land Use classifica­ tion to a proposed "Commercial" Land Use classification. 3. Consideration of the amendment of Section 6.0B.3.b of the Prairieville Township Zoning Or­ dinance so as to add specific restrictions pertain­ ing to accessory buildings used os guest houses allowed os o special land use in the ”R-1" Single Family, Low Density. Residential District zoning classification. The proposed regulations Include the requirement that guest houses may not (1) con­ tain kitchen facilities (2) hove more than one bathroom and two other rooms. (3) have a living area exceeding 480 square feet (4) have more than one story, and/or (5) be rented or used for com­ mercial purposes. Such guest houses would be limited to housing guests of the occupants of the principal residents of the parcel and no more than one guest house would be permitted on a parcel of land. Such other and further matters os may properly come before the Planning Commission as the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Zoning Ordinance and Township Land Use Master Plan and Mop and the proposed amendments thereto may be examined ot the Praiiiev lie Township Hall located at 10115 South Norris Road within the Township at any reasonable time from and after the first publication of this notice until and including the time of public hear­ ing and may be further examined at tho public hearing. The Prairieville Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make charges in tho above-mentioned proposed zoning amendments at or following the public hearing. All interested persons are invited to be present to participate in discussion on tho matter. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By Sheri Armintrout, Secretary Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Rood Delton, Michigan 49046 (616)623-2664 (11-21) HASTINGS ciiuHTR TOWNSHIP BARRY TOWNSHIP REGULAR MEETING Regular Board Mooting Nov. 11. 1991 —7:00 p.m. Seven board members present, deputy clerk, three residents.one citizen. Approved minutes. Accepted treasurer's report. Cable TV franchise hearing postponed. Authorized supervisor to buy road sign. Empowered Peck to remove cemetery building. Accepted Walker-Fluke confirmation of audit contract. Amended budget for medicare and planning comm. Paid outstanding bills. Adjourned at 8:20. Juanita A. Slocum, Clerk Attested by: Richord C. Thomas. Supervisor (11/21) November 5. 1991 Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. All board members present, plus 2 residents. Approved minutes and treasurers reports as presented. Approved resolution for increase of 4% from Mich. Trans. Fd. be returned to county rood commissions. Approved recommended changes to Pool In­ tergovernmental Contract. Approved bills as presented in total amount of $7,362.52 plus payrolls. Also approved transferr­ ing SWBCSWA money to the sewer authority. Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Lois Bromley, Clerk Asserted to by: William B. Wooer. Supervisor (11/21) » ***** ****** ** Just a reminder from the staff of the Barry County Animal Shelter ... If you can no longer care for your pet PLEASE bring it in! $ — A DOG SITS WAITING — £ Constant advice to ‘get counseling’ pays oft Dear Ann Landers: I am 25 years old and have grown up reading your column. 1 want to thank you for your relentless admonition to get counseling. It took me a long time to get the courage to talk to a mental health profes­ sional, but because you kept hammering away, I did it. I am a pedophile. I know the subject of pedophilia is gross, but this sickness needs to be understood. Ever since 1 was a child. I have had sexual thoughts abdut children. I always ki*cw this was wrong but I couldn't help it. From the age of 12 to 17,1 molested several neighborhood kids. I quit when I turned 18 because 1 knew I*d be in serious legal trouble if I were caught. J finally decided 1 had to put myself in therapy before something terrible happened. There were times when I came pretty close. My counselor works with the sex offenders program in this state. He has been helping me to grow up and place my anger where it belongs. I have been in therapy for 18 months and see a lot of changes in the way I think and behave. I now choose to avoid putting myself into situations where I might be tempted. I urge anyone who has these feelings to listen to me. You have a sickness. Getting well required a tremendous amount of counseling and constant vigilance. You cannot do it on your own. Get help before you ruin some lives and screw up yur own. - Any City, Any State Dear A.C., A.S.: Thanks for a letter that only a person with the problem could have written. Take my word for it, you connected with a lot of child molesters today, and I thank you. People need to know this is a sickness and if not treated it can and does ruin lives. Lack of will proves costly Dear Ann Landers: My husband worked in his father’s small business for 15 years. "Hal’s salary was very small but he didn’t complain because his father told him repeatedly that he would inherit the business. Two years ago, when I became pregnant with our second child, Hal suggested he and his dad form a partnership because we had very little money and no health insurance. His father explained that there were sizable tax advantages to the business if things were left as is. Last year my father-in-law died suddenly of a heart attack. While grieving for this man whom we loved, we were shocked to learn that his will did not specify what was to hap­ pen to the business. Now my husband's brother wants “his share" although he never worked there. Over the years this brother had been given significant sums of cash in lieu of any stake in the business, but this was never written down. Now that he is being divorced, he needs “settlement money” and insists he has a legal right to half of his father's estate. An attorney has told us that he is on solid ground. He says a lawsuit would be costly and we would probably lose. Ann, print this. Warn your readers to get everything in writing and clear it with a lawyer or they might end up like us. - Broke and Heartsick Dear Friends: Your letter says it far better than I could. Thanks for an excellent example of what can happen when one assumes that everyone is fair and honorable. More family relationships are ruined over dividing estates than any single factor. Benjamin Franklin said it best: “You never know what a man is like until you share an inheritance with him." Self-help book recommended A dog sits waiting in the cold autumn sun Too faithful to leave Too frightened to run He’s been there for days now With nothing to do But sit by the road just • waiting for you He can't understand why you left him that day; He thought you were stopping to go with him to play. He's sure you'll come back And that's why he stays How long can he suffer, how many more days? His legs have grown weak, his throat parched and dry, He's sick now from hunger He falls, with a sigh. He lays down his head He closes his eyes. I wish you could see how a waiting dog dies. Your tax deductible donation is greatly appreciated. •*' Barry County Animal Shelter **' 825 W. Apple Street, Hastings Ann Landers Dear Readers: Did you know that aspirin is not necessarily the safest way to reduce a fever? That you may NOT need surgery for an enlarged prostate that gets you up every two hours during the night? These are just a few of the bold statements in a new book by Dr. Isadore Rosenfeld, whose two previous self-help books I have told you about. His newest one is sure to be a best seller. Reading this book is like a house Legal Notice State of Michigan Probate Court PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Estate File No. 91-20748-SE Estate of MILDRED LOUISE SINKLER. DECEASED. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your Interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On December 19, 1991 ot 9:30 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hostings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Constance M. Kendall requesting that Constance M. Kendall be appointed representative of the estate of Mildred Louise Sinkler. Deceased, who lived at 811 East Bond Street. Hastings. Michigan and who died September 22. 1991: ond requesting also that the will of the deceased dated January 6. 1982 be admitted to probate. It is also requested that the heirs of law of *°'d deceased be determined. Creditors of the decea»®d are notified that all claims against the estat® will be f°r®ver barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal repr®»®n,a,iv® within 4 mon­ ths of the dote of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the®*,a,e ’ban be assign­ ed to entitled persons apP«arin9 of record. November 14. 1991 Richard J. Hudson (PJ5220) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE AND FISHER 607 North Broadway Hostings. Michigan 49058 (616) 945-3495 CONSTANCE M. KENDALL BY- Richard J. Hudson 311 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 call from a warm, sympathetic, knowledgeable doctor, except there is no bill. Organized alphabetically, this easy-to-read reference covers a vast range of illnesses from everyday ailments such as the common cold and headache, to more serious and possibly life-threatening problems such as cancer, strokes and heart attacks. While Dr. Rosenfeld tells us that no book can replace the services of a trained physi­ cian. he gives his readers some extremely good advice that helps us understandd a great deal about our physical problems and how best to handle them. This book discusses, in alphabetic order, AIDS, alcohol abuse, allergies, Alzheimer’s disease, anxiety and depression, asthma, cancer (breast, cervical, lung, pancreas and prostate), constipation, diabetes, en­ dometriosis, gallstones, heart attacks, hemor­ rhoids, hepatitis, herpes, high blood pressure, impotence, incontinence, indigestion, infer­ tility, insomnia, kidney stones, leg cramps, Lyme disease, measles, menopause, migraines, mumps, osteoporosis, painkillers, Parkinson’s disease, pneumonia, prostate enlargement, psoriasis, sinusitis, stroke, sun­ burn, syphilis, thyroid hormone imbalance, Tourette's syndrome, tuberculosis, ulcers, urinary tract infections, weight control, worms and parasites ... and more. Dr. Rosenfeld emphasizes that some form of exercise on a regular basis is essential to general good health. He also tells us why diets don’t work. Dr. Rosenfeld, who has been in practice for more than 40 years, makes some statements that may surprise you. For example: Not everyone with high blood pressure need follow a strict no-salf diet. You CAN still look forward to having a child of your own even if an exhaustive and extensive fertility work-up suggests otherwise. A cancer that has spread is not necessarily incurable. A low cholesterol level is not always better than a higher one. There are more effective ways than calcium supplements to prevent and treat osteoporosis in menopausal women. There is much that is new in the field of health care, for example, medication to con­ trol the pain of arthritis, the management of pre-menstrual syndrome, the treatment of cancer and heart attacks. You will read about them and more in this 313-pagc treasure trove. The book I am recommending is "The Best Treatment." The publisher is Simon and Schuster. The price is $22 (higher in Canada). Call your favorite bookstore today and tell them to save two copies - one for you and another for someone you care about. You’ll be glad you did. Trust me. Dirt and rain key to our survival Dear Ann Landers: AU of us get to feeling too mighty and too important at times. Here is a humbling truth that should help keep things in proper perspective: Man, despite his pretensions, sophistication and myriad ac­ complishments, owes his existence to a 6-inch layer of top soil and the fact that it rains. Lynn L„ WestviUe, IU. COPYRIGHT 1991 DICATE, INC. CREATORS SYN­ Lake Odessa News: A daughter. Lydia Jean, was bom to T. David and Brenda Pugh of Sunfield, at Lans­ ing General Hospital Nov. 6. Mr. Pugh is the Lakewood band director. Theron and Roberta King have returned from a visit to the west coast. Opening day of the gun season for deer hun­ ting was a very wet one. Despite the drizzle, some hunters were successful. Motorists had seen a high number of deer crossing roads that day and for several previous days. Flocks of geese have been wheeling about the skies toward sunset several recent days. Twelve swans have been spending the night on Augst Lake, and nearby neighbors wonder where the beautiful birds had spent their days. Work continues on the Kimmel Building. Its present rear wall was formerly an interior wall, so the wood paneling is exposed to passersby. Also, work is being done on the adjacent brick store building, which is now the longer of the two. An upper porch has been removed from the brick building. New members who joined Central United Methodist Church Sunday were Don and Angela Landon, Beth Smith, Marian Graham, Kathy Decker. Sharlene Goodemoot, Pamela Seibel, and Don and Marge McDowell. According to the Scbewa Recollector, now published by Grayden Slowins. the Sebewa Center church’s centennial included the ser­ vice of confirmation for 16 adults: Nancy Bessemer. Delores and Amy Stank, Leo and Marge Carr, Il’enc Carr, Ruth Seybold, Tom and Nancy Dowker, Debbie and Ed Smith, Lisa and Terry Walkington, and Ray and Joan Heintzelman. Charles and Karen Darling had joined earlier in the year, along with their three chidlren. Five former pastors were pre­ sent for the Sunday afternoon celebration; in­ cluding Robert Carson, Clinton BradleyGalloway, Chris Schroeder, Kenneth Lindland and Joseph Spachman. The present pastor is Gordon Spalenka of Mulliken. The only female pastor the church ever had was the Rev. Margery Mathews, who went on to become a district superintendent and then a bishop. There was a fine attendance at the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society last week, when Monroe McPherson, owner of WION radio, presented his film of the Lyons-Muir area, using dozens of old photographs now on slides. That area certainly has a colorful history with its Native American presence, their fort, their trading with Frenchmen Genereaux and Campau in the early part of the 1800s and their floods. With the con­ fluence of the Maple and Grand rivers bet­ ween the two towns they have a unique geographical influence on their history. The president announced that the Allen County Genealogical Library in Fort Wayne has requested the first 19 volumes of The Bonanza Bugle. Extra copies on hand will take care of nearly half the needed documents. Helen Gray of Clark Memorial Home in Grand Rapids was in town Wednesday last week and enjoyed meeting friends at the North Inn at lunchtime. On the same day, Elvira (Hoogerhyde) Bivens also a Clark Home resident, who was a Woodland High School teacher more than 60 years ago, repotted to a visitor that Ralph Long of Hastings was now in Manor Nursing and would remain there rather than return to his room on another floor. He was glad to greet a visitor that day. His death came later in the week. Thanksgiving services for the Lakewood community will be held at Zion Lutheran Church on Velte Road Wednesday evening, Nov. 27, at 7 p.m. A Grand Rapids newspaper reported the death of Rev. Erneral Price, 83, at his home in Bradenton, Fla. He was pastor of Hastings First United Methodist Church from 1967 to ' 1969. Earlier, he had been district superinten­ dent of Central District, and in that role welcomed Central U.M. of Lake Odessa, Berlin Center and Ionia churches into Central District from the Grand Rapids district, when the confcrcoce wai shifted. from five- districts to six. Later, Central Church was assigned to the Lansing district. The Rev. Price is surviv­ ed by his wife, Norma, and son, David, both of Bradenton, and a daughter. Carmen, at Flint. Memorial services will be in Grand Rapids in the spring. Don McDowell who is retired from the Ford Foundation gave an entertaining pro­ gram, for the Alethian group at the Ted Arm­ strong home last week, on the life of Henry Ford and the Ford automobile. Sally (Rice) Worden of Berkeley, who is a relative of the Lowell family at Hastings, has reported to local relatives about her ex­ periences seeing the brush fires at too close range. She and other tenants of her apartment house were packed t evacuate if necessary. However, the wind shifted and took the fires toward Oakland. For all of Sunday afternoon and evening they watched the houses burning on the hillsides and vowed they would never again envy the residents of the elegant homes. The area already had a housing shortage due to the number of students at the university and one wonders where the displaced people who once lived in the hillside homes area. Two Lakewood graduates are now engag­ ed. Stacey Cramer, daughter of Evelyn and Marvin Cramer of Mulliken, is engaged to Robert, son of William and Agatha Nurenburg of Lake Odessa. The young couple both reside in Belleville, where she is employed at Carriage Cleaners of Livonia and he is employed by Meijer Distributing of Newport. The wedding is set for April 18 at the Grand Ledge Church of God. Last week’s Banner had a book review by Amanda Hawbaker on "Farewell to Manzanar.” The author Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston, and her newspaper writer husband relate the story of the family’s internment in a dentention camp during World War II. Seabrook Foods owned the local freezing company between ownership by Lake Odessa Canning Company and by Twin City Foods. From Seabrook’s base in Fresno, Calif., a Japanese-American couple came here for several weeks. Bill Wakatsuki was a fine singer. He and his wife. Tomi, camped at Tyler Creek Campground during their time here. CONGRATULATIONS TO MID COUNTIES EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING CONSORTIUM, INC. FOR RECEIVING AN EXTRA $137,461" JOB TRAINING INCENTIVE FUNDS FROM THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FOR A JOB WELL DONE! (1121) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 21, 1991 — Page 7 Tischers to mark their 60th wedding anniversary Daltons celebrate their Collins-Nicholson plan 50th wedding anniversary December 28 wedding Raymond and Adelaide (Coppess) Dalton of 8503 Ainsworth Road, Lake Odessa, celebrated their 58th anniversary Sunday, Nov. 10, with a family dinner at Lake Manor Apartments. They were married Nov. 4, 1933, at Sun­ field, Mich., at U.B. Parsonage by the Rev. Don Carrick. They have lived at their present home for 50 years. They have one son, David Dalton. The Daltons have been spending their winters in Punta Gorda, Fla., for 47 years. Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Collins of Hastings are pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter, Cynthia, to Private Stanley Nicholson, son of Arlo and Orpha Nicholson, also of Hastings. Cynthia will graduate from Grand Valley State University in December. Stanley will graduate from the U.S. Army basic training program on Dec. 18. The couple will exchange vows on Dec. 28 at the Hastings Free Methodist Church. Fem and Gerald Tischer of Lake Odessa say they will celebrate “60 years of something beautiful” at an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec- 8, at Cunningham Acres. The couple, married since 1931, has four children, 15 grandchildren and 17 great­ grandchildren. Acting as hosts and hostesses for the 60th wedding anniversary open house will be their children, Janet and Joe Okrie of Gaylord, Lin­ da and Arnold Erb of Lake Odessa, Ann Marie and Paul Karrar of Lake Odess, and Corwin and Kay Tischer of Lake Odessa, and their grandchildren. Cunningham Acres is located two miles west of Lake Odessa on M-50. The Tischers request no gifts, please. Hastings City Bank participates in Education Week activities Hastings High School Assistant Principal Jeanne Jarvis (center) presents John Cottrell (right), vice president of Hastings City Bank, with a proclamation recognizing high school business clubs and organizations signed by Hastings Area School Board Trustee Mark Feldpausch (left). A display, celebrating the contribution of school clubs and organizations to the education of the student, has been set up In the bank lobby for American Education Week. 'Business people need to be able to solve problems, make decisions, organize, direct, and work as a team member," said Cottrell, a member of the .Hastings High School Business and Education Partnership. "The experiences students get from participation in organizations help them do this as well as develop good Interpersonal communications skills.* WET BASEMENT? 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The couple took their first step toward a Ju­ ly 11, 1992 wedding while skydiving at Hastings Skydive Sept. 28. Brad proposed to his future bride just before jumping out of the plane at 3,500 feet, but people should not think he is “bailing out" already, because a banner repeating the question greeted Karin as she floated to the ground Karin is the daughter of Kent and Dawne Gibson of Hastings. Brad is the son of Thomas and Sandy Johnson, also of Hastings. Karin is a 1987 graduate of Hastings High School. She is scheduled to graduate from Michigan State University in March 1992 with a bachelor's degree in elementary education. Brad, a 1986 Hastings graduate, received his bachelor's degree in accounting from Michigan State University in June 1990. He recently passed the certified public accounting exam and is now employed as a tax consultant for the accounting firm of Deloitte and Touche in Detroit. The couple is expecting to settle in the Detroit area after being married. Mr. and Mrs. Roderick Ward of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Cassandra Lynn, to Kent William Gee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Gee of Hastings. Cassandra is a 1989 graduate of Hastings High School and graduated from Grand Rapids Baptist College in 1991 with an associates degree in applied science. Kent graduated from Hastings High School in 1988. In May, he will graduate from Calvin College with a bachelor's degree in business. Plans are being made for a June 13 wedding. HASTINGS . 945"9564 .. 2700.NASHVILLE RD., HASTINGS, Ml 49058 E.O.E. 240 NORTH ST., HASTINGS, Ml It’s time when we cherish our good fortune in life and share happy moments with friends 8l family. May Thanksgiving inspire you with love and good feelings "WE WISH TO THANK ALL OUR PATRONS HOPING YOU HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING PHIL’S PIZZERIA i Dinners & Subs EAT - IN OR TAKE - OUT 795-7844 120 E. Main - Middleville Have A Happy Thanksgi ving QUALITY SNACKS I Gerber-Slocum announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Roger Manshum of Lake Odessa are pleased to announce the engage­ ment and forthcoming marriage of their daugnter. Tina Dee. to Joseph Roy VanHouten of Sunfield. The bride-elect is a graduate of Lakewood High School and is employed at Hastings Mutual Insurance Company in Hastings. The future groom is also a graduate of Lakewood High School and is employed at General Motors in Lansing. The couple will be married on May 2. 1992, at St. Edward's Catholic Church THORNAPPLE MANOR Apply in person at... Distributor for Eagle Snacks Manshum-VanHouten to be wed next May •12® East DE Av-RteMand, Ml 1-800-237-237fr system Mr. and Mrs. Joel Gerber of Dowling are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelli Dianne, to Timothy David Slocum, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Slocum of Hastings. Kelli is a 1990 graduate of Hastings High School and will graduate from Kellogg Com­ munity College in the fall of 1992. She is employed by Kellogg Corporate Headquarters in Battle Creek. Tim is a 1986 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed by Slocum's Livestock Farms in Hastings. The couple will be united in marriage June 6. 1992, at Country Chapel United Methodit Church in Dowling. Restaurant Excellent German & American Foods 968-9758 923 E. Michigan - Battle Creek Honoring Our Families During The Holidays Mr. Richard Sharp and Judy Spencer are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lisa Kaye Sharp, to Brian N. Patel, son of Mr. and Mrs. H, Patel of Skokie. HI. Brian is working in Southfield as a com­ puter programmer and Lisa is working toward her doctorate in genetics at Wayne State University. Fund Wi.hr. For A H«PPX ThwnluaiviM. 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Cochran Ave. Charlotte - 543-8122 “A Safe & Happy Thanksgiving To All Our Friends & Families" SINKE’S SERVICE STOP BY: CHRISTMAS TREES WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE HOLIDAYS BEGINNING THANKSGIVING WEEKEND" Mon - Fri 8:30 AM - 9:30 PM Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 795-3509 515 Grand Rapids Street - Middleville i J �Paae 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 21, 1991 County eyes Community Dispute Resolution Center The Barry County Board of Commission­ ers is exploring the idea implementing a one-year pilot program 10 help alleviate crowded court dockets. Working with the Community Dispute Resolution Center of Kalamazoo County, Barry County would he a satellite of the Kalamazoo CDRc if plans progress. The CDRC could mediate some of the more less serious problems referred by such agencies as the courts, the Department of Social Services, Animal Control, law en­ forcement agencies, the prosecutor and plan­ ning and zoning. ”11 will keep a lot of things out of the courtroom," said Commissioner Ethel Boze, chairwoman of the board’s Criminal Justice Committee. Commissioners have approved an advisory board to monitor the process. Serving on that panel are Boze, Kathy Holman of the district court, Probate Judge Richard Shaw, Judy Peterson, county coordinator; and Mary Williams, circuit court administrator. Kalamazoo's CDRC will apply for S6.000 io S7.000 of Barry's accumulated funds from fines which total $10,000 and Kalamazoo will provide administrative, statistical reporting, grant writing and training services for a one year period, under the plan. A local location for mediation by the CDRC will need to be determined, Peterson said, noting that "much of it will be in the early evening." In other business last week, the county adopted a resolution declaring November as Eldercare Awareness Month, urging all citi­ zens to become aware of the unique prob­ lems facing at-risk elders and to contribute to the care-giving role society plays in en­ suring the independence and dignity of the elderly. ’ (rf/M d'duHMS Gerald Bestrom of Middleville, portraying Abraham Lincoln, talked to the residents of Thonrapple Manor last week. In his role as the 16th president, Bestrom recreated history for the large audience, discussing the preliminaries leading up to the battle of Gettysberg, and ending with the Gettsyberg address. Abraham Lincoln's companion, "Sgt. Brinker* listens as Gerald Bestrom as "Abe," talks to the residents of Thornapple Manor. In his presentation, Brinker told of the hardships of the Civil War and how he met "Mr. Lincoln.* ATTEND SERVICES Hastings Arsa HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Nov. 24 - 8:00 Holy Communion; 9:30 Church School (all ages); 10.45 Holy Communion. Thurs­ day, Nov. 21 - 1:00 Ruth Circle; 7: 30 Adult Choir; 8:00 AA. Fri­ day, Nov. 22 -11:30 Holy Communion/Lunch. Saturday, Nov. 23 8: 30 Thanksgiving Baskets; 9:30 Conf. 6; 8:00 NA. Monday. Nov. 25 - 6:00 Positive Parenting. Tues­ day. Nov. 26 - 3:00 Choir School; 7:00 Stephen Supp. Wednesday. Nov. 27 - 10:30 Wordwatchers. Thursday, Nov. 28 - 11:00 Family Worship. Thanksgiving Day. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Count, choir director. Sunday morning 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11:00 a.m., Morning Worship; 4:45 p.m., Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, (The Bible Church) Bring Your Bible. 600 Powell Road, 1 mile East of Hastings. Our Mono: 'The Bible, the whole Bi­ ble. and nothing but the Bible”. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Morning Worship. 10:30 a.m. Thursday 7:30 prayer meeting and softball for the youth. Pastor Emeritus. Rus Sarver. Phone 945-9224. Every Sunday is Friend­ ship Day. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. James Leitzman Pastor. Sun­ day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Servieoe for Adalis. - Teens and Children. , . THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP, 2750 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A. Arnett. Pastor. Church Office phone 948-2549. Sunday workship 8:30 a.m. and 16:30 a.m. Sunday Childrens Church. Tuesday prayer and share lime 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings, Michigan. G. Kent Keller, Pastor. Eileen Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday. Nov. 3 8:30 Trail Boss Breakfast in Sharpe Memorial Hall; 9:30 and 11:10 Morning Worship Service. Nursery provided. Broadcast of 9:30 service over WBCH-AM and FM; 9:50 Church Schoo) for Ail ages, in­ cluding new Adult Class; 10:30 Special Congregational Meeting. Monday - 7:30 Christian Education Meeting. Wednesday - 7:30 Chancel Choir practice. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH Part of the Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the midwest. 2415 McCann Rd., Ir­ ving. Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sunday 10.00 a.m. Holy Commu­ nion; 5 p.m. Evening Prayer. 1928 Book of Common prayer used at all services. INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, P.O. Box 558. Hastings. MI 49058 (meeting behind River Bend Travel Agency. State St.) Minister. Jim Sandusky. Phone 945-2026. Sunday Services - 9:30 a.m.. Bible School; 10:30 a.m.. Morning Worship; 6:30 p.m.. Evenig Worship; Bible Study. 7:00 p.m. Thursday. BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058. Sunday Ser­ vices: Bible Classes 10 a.m.. Wor­ ship 11 a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron, Minister. Phone 945-2938. Focus on the Family video scries begins Sept. 4-Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. One Nation Under God Bible Correspondence Course. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings, Ml 49058. Pastor Carl Litchfield. Phone (Woodiand) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard, 945-5974. Worship Services Sunday, 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. 4-H meets Mondays, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesdays, 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers. 801 Barber Rd., Hastings. Nov. 16 7:30 p.m., Singles to meet; Nov. 17 - Sunday (in place of 9 a.m. ser­ vice) 8:30-10:00 a.m. "Come As You Are Hunter's Breakfast." Br­ ing your family, friends and neighbors. Freewill offering. Spon­ sored by the Youth Group. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church Streets, Philip L. Brown. Pastor. Church phone 616/945-9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. Morning Wor­ ship 8:30a.m. and 11 a.m. (nursery attendant). Middle High Youth and Senior High Youth 5:30 p.m. Broadcast of worship service over FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 WBCH AM-FM at 10:30 a.m. E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan Mondays Children's Choir 3:00 948-8004. James R. Barrett. Asst. p.m. Monday through Friday Nar­ Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday cotics Anonymous 12:00 noon School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for alU Wednesday Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Thursdays Bell Choir 6:30 p.m.; Service, Jr. Church up to 4th Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m.; Co­ Grade; 6:00. Evening Service. Dependents Anonymous 8:30 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; Saturday Men's Study Group 8:15 7:00 p.m., Teens in Houseman a.m.; Co-Dependents Anonymous Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Pryer 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21 meeting; 8:15 p.m., Adult Choir Hollytown Bazaar, 4 to 8 p.m., pracice. with dinner from 5 to 6:30 p.m., $5 adults, $3 children, under age 5 ST. ROSE CATHOLIC free. Friday, Nov. 22 - Hollytown CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferson. Bazaar 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. with lun­ Father Charles Fisher. Pastor. cheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday $4 adults, $2 children. Sunday. Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Nov. 24 - Special music by Men’s Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 Ensemble 11:00 a.m.; Last Sunday p.m. Fish Bowl for Hunger. Monday, CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH Nov. 25 - Barry County Jail OF GOD, 502 E. Bond. Hastings. Ministry 7:00 p.m.; Deborah UMW Circle 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. 948-2529. Sunday School 10:00 Nov. 26- "Simplyfying Your a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Holidays" 1:00 p.m.; Community Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser­ Thanksgiving Service at Hope vice — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped United Methodist Church. 7:00 p.m. — freewill offering for Love. for the handicapped. Inc. of Barry County. Wednesday. WOODGROVE BRETHREN Nov. 27 - Rachel UMW Circle 9:30 CHRISTIAN PARISH. 3887 a.m.; Ruth UMW Circle 1:00 p.m. Coats Grove Road. Pastor Ben Her­ Sunday. Dec. 1 - United Methodist ring. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Student Day; Family Advent ProWorship Service 10:45 a.m. gram/Worship, 5:00 p.m. Tuesday. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY Dec. 3 - Leah UMW Circle at Hid­ ADVENTIST CHURCH, 904 den Valley 12:00 noon. Terry Lane (at Starr School Road). Philip R. Colburn, Pastor. Church phone number is 945-2170, if no HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF answer, call 945-3355. Saturday GOD, 1674 West State Road. services are: Sabbath School at 9:20 Hastings. Michigan, James A. a.m. (for all ages), and Worship Campbell. Pastor. Sunday School Service at 11:00 a.m. Prayer 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ Meetings Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00 p.m. ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery The community is invited. Sabbath provided. Sunday Evening Service Vespers and Agape Supper are at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities planned for 4:20 p.m., Nov. 23. 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ Thanksgiving supper followed by a ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); baked goods auction will be hosted Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz by Home and School organization, (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Sunday. Nov. 24 at 5:30 p.m. Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Crafts will also be available. Our Adult Bible Study - no age limits. Community Service Center. 502 E. Green Street, is open to the public on Monday and Wednesday, 9-12 noon. To make sure your needs are met, please call 945-2361 for an ap­ pointment for clothing. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Servke HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Holings and Lak* Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev Merlin Pratt. Worship 9 a.m. and Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Wednes­ day, 9:30 a.m.. Alive in Christ Bible Study at Banfield and 7 p.m. al Country Chapel. UMYS 6:30 every Sunday night at Country Chapel ex­ cept first Sunday of the month. Banfield. Delton Area OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK CATHOLIC CHURCH. 6547 Lacey Rd.. Laccy. Mass: Sunday 8:30 a.m. ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC .CHURCH, 11252 Floria Rd.. Delton. Masses: Saturday, •p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. 5:00 of Hastings CHURCH OF GOD, 7th DAY, NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Banfield. Michigan. Services 10 a.m. each Saturday. Call 671-4100, or Box 42. Bedford. Mich. 49020. Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway • Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" • 110 5. Jellerson - 945-3429 CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd., 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.. Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Nashville Area Hastings. Michigan ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fisher, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Saturday Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass at 9:30 a.m. HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770Ccak Rd - Hastings. Michigan Q Della E Sager) DELTON - Della E. Sager. 87 of 11290 South Cobb Road, Balker Lake, Delton, passed away Thursday, November 14, 1991 at home. Mrs. Sager was bom on November 24,1903 in Vicksburg, the daughter of Frank and Harriet (Corwin) Phillips. She was married to Delmar Sager in 1919. Mrs. Sager loved gardening, cooking, sewing, canning and especially her large and extended family. She had lived at the farm on Cobb Road since January of 1921. Mrs. Sager is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Bessie Weaver of Hastings, Mrs. Opal Bower of Delton, Mrs. Lucille Lewis of Fenton, Mrs. Thomas (Midge) Elder of Coldwater; five sons, Stanley E. Sager of Kala­ mazoo, Marvin Sager, Wilbur A. Sager, Donald A. Sager and Larry Sager all of Delton; 37 grandchildren and a granddaughter Armina at home; 67 great-grandchildren and six great­ great grandchildren; one sister, Dolly Keckler of Vicksburg; many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delmar on October 13, 1984; son, Delmar “Bud” in 1945 World War II; four stillborn infants; daughter, Marie Sager on April 5, 1983; granddaughter, Julie Sager on October 17,1990. Also by five brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 16 at Faith United Methodist Church in Delton with Pastor Bernard Blair and Reverend William A. Hertel officiating. Burial was in Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Hospice, envelopes available at the funeral home. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home, Deltoa. ( Lawrence B. Gerlinger j LAKE ODESSA - Mr. Lawrence B. Gerlin­ ger, 83, of Lake Odessa passed away Thursday, November 14, 1991 ax Pennock Hospital, Hastings. He was born February 26, 1908 in Lake Odessa the son of Phillip and Fredrica (Mutchler) Gerlinger. He attended Eckardt school. He lived and farmed in the Lake Odessa area all his life. Mr. Gerlinger is survived by cousins. He is preceded in death by one brother, Albert in 1969. Funeral services were held Saturday 1:00 p.m. November 16 at Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Reverend Alan Sellman officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Pallbearers: Jeff Henney, Brian Henney, Martin Henney, Dan Armbruster, Abraham Brodbeck, Jacob Brodbeck, Phillip Brodbeck. ( Edna Elizabeth Simmons MULLIKEN - Edna Elizabeth Simmons, 76 of Mulliken passed away Wednesday, Novem­ ber 6, 1991 at her residence. Mrs. Simmons was bom July 31, 1915 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of William N. Sr. and Anna C. (Borgwaldt) Beckett. She was married to Willard Simmons Sr. on February 20, 1937. The couple moved to the Sunfield area in 1944. Mrs. Simmons is survived by eight children, Verna Brown of Hastings, Ronald and Hazel Simmons of Mulliken, Marilyn Pfeifer of Sunfield, Bill and Chris Simmons of Saranac, Wayne and ’Josie Simmons of California, Kenyon Simmons of Sunfield, Lucy and Jeff Miller of Hastings, Chetyll and Martin Groom of Mulliken; 28 grandchildren; 24 great grand­ children; three sisters, Ethel Cox of Grand Rapids, Margaret Nowicki of Lowell and Alice Meyers of Las Vegas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard in 1987; four grandchildren; one great granchild; three brothers, William, Walter and Fred. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 9 at the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel in Sunfield. Burial was in Balcom Cemetery in Ionia. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of Mrs. Simmons. Q______ Paul R. Sargeant ) BELDING - Mr. Paul R. Sargeant, 83, of Belding passed away Thursday, November 14, 1991 in Nassau Bay, Texas. He was born June 23, 1908 in Portland, the son of Hamlin and Mary (Fuller) Sargeant He was married to Velma Kan November 26, 1938. He was employed as a tractor mechanic at Lass Motors in Lake Odessa and retired from the Gibson Corporation in 1972. Mr. Sergeant is survived by his wife Velma; three daughters Sandra Augst of Decater, Carol Sargeant of Stanton and Pamela Sargeant Laur­ ence of Austin, Texas; eight grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; one sister Iva Miller of Grand Rapids. Funeral services were held Monday Novem­ ber 18, at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Burial was in Clear Lake Cemetery. Fenwick. Dollie Dorman ______ FredH. Seymour_______, LOWELL - Dollie Dorman, 80, of Lowell passed away Thursday November 14, 1991 at the Lowell Medical Facility. Graveside services were held Saturday November 16 at Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa. Arrangements by Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Q________ Clara A. Taylor________ CANTON - Clara A. Taylor, 84 of Canton, Michigan, passed away Friday, November 15, 1991 in Dearborn. Mrs. Taylor was bom on September 26, 1907 in Lansing. Mrs. Taylor is survived by son Douglas (Mary) Taylor of Plymouth; grandchildren: Noreen, David, Brian, Patrick, Matthew; sever­ al nieces and nephews. Mrs. Taylor was a retired bindery worker. She came to the Canton Community in 1984 from Hastings. Mrs. Taylor was a member of Divine Savior Catholic Church of Westland. She was past president of the Daughters of Isabella, Lansing Chapter. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 19 at Divine Savior Catholic Church with the Reverend Father Alexander A. Kuras officiating. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Lansing. Memorial contributions may be made to Canton Senior Citizens, 44237 Michigan Avenue, Canton, MI 48188. Local arrangements by the Schrader Funeral Home, 280 S. Main Street, Plymouth, MI. (Ralph L. Long J GRAND RAPIDS - Ralph L. Long. 93 of Grand Rapids and formerly of Hastings passed away Friday, November 15, 1991 at Clark Memorial Home in Grand Rapids. Mr. Long .W/$wn Deccmbw ZQ, White County, Illinois, the son of Christopher and Berth? (Yeager) Long. He was raised in Illinois and attended schools there. He was married to Anne Verran on July 5, 1928. She preceded him in death April 16, 1971. He then married Ella Ralph on March 6, 1983. She preceded him in death June 3,1988. He lived in Detroit from 1920 until 1950 where he was a fireman with the Detroit Fire Depart­ ment. He retired in 1950 and moved to a small farm near Stanton. He came to Hastings in 1962 and was employed about three years at the former Starts Wallpaper and Paint Store. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, member and past officer Hastings F & AM #52, Past Master of Stanton Star F & AM #250, member Ionia Chapter #14 R.A.M., member Hastings Commandry #56, member Grand Rapids Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, member Saladin Shrine of Grand Rapids, member Hastings Chapter #7 O.E.S., life member Hastings #581.O.O.F. He was well known in the area as Masonic lecturer and installing officers. Mr. Long is survived by step daughters, Betty Anspach of Grand Ledge and Phyllis TenEyck of Portland; 11 step grandchildren; 19 step great grandchildren and several step great great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by ten brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held Monday, November 18 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Reverend Philip L. Brown and the Hastings F & AM #52 officiating. Burial was in Forest Hill Cemetery in Houghton. A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 26 at the Clark Memorial Home Chapel in Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church or Clark Memorial Home. ( Marjorie "Pauline”Hammond^ HASTINGS Marjorie “Pauline” Hammond, 75 of 2905 South Charlton Park Road, Hastings passed away Sunday, Novem­ ber 17, 1991 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Hammond was bom on January 24, 1916 in Barry County, the daughter of Leo and Ethel (Barry) Fisher. She was raised in Barry County and attended Hastings schools. She was married to James F. Hammond on April 4, 1934. He preceded her in death on October 24, 1991. She was a member of the St. Rose of Lima Church. Mrs. Hammond is survived by two daught­ ers, Mrs. Joseph (Natalie) Lovell of Canton, Georgia, Mrs. William (Melissa) Shumway of Hastings; son, Thomas J. Hammond; nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; sever­ al nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Harold A. Fisher December 16,1980, Milton Fisher June 26, 1979, Carroll D. Fisher November 18, 1979. Graveside services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, November 21 al Mt. Calvary Cemet­ ery, Hastings, with Father Charles Fischer officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose of Lima Church. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. SPRINGFIELD - Fred H. Seymour, 85 of Springfield, passed away Friday, November 15, 1991 at Leila Hospit’’. Mr. Seymour was born on May 5, 1906 in Rodney. He was a truck driver for many years and was formerly employed by Roadway Express. Mr. Seymour enjoyed traveling, fishing and gardening, previously lived in Muskegon and had resided in Battle Creek area for over 30 years. Mr. Seymour was preceded in death by two wives, former Mary Johnson in 1951 and former Hazel Robinson in 1981. Mr. Seymour is survived by son Larry Seymour of Springfield; one step-daughter. Ruby Sawyer of Battle Creek; two grandchil­ dren, two great-grandchildren, four step grand­ children; sisters, Mary E. Jones of Dexter, Maxine Jacoby of Caledonia and Doris Bucksar of Bark River. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 19 at Royal Funeral Home with Reverend Kyra Jackson officiating. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery , Hastings. Q Margaret E Bateman J NASHVILLE - Margaret E. Bateman, 83 of Queen Street, Nashville, passed away Novem­ ber 13, 1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Bateman was born on August 12,1908 in Nashville, the daughter of Von and Edna (Johnson) Fumiss. She graduated from Nash­ ville High School in 1926. She attended Kala­ mazoo Normal School (presently Western Michigan University) and Detroit Teachers College (now Wayne State University) taught in the Detroit Public schools for 38 years. She was a member of the Nashville United Methodist Church, Wayne State Alumni Asso­ ciation. Nashville Womens Literary Club, Nashville Lady Lions, Hastings Country Club, i Retired Teachers -AS.«>eiation, Thursday Bridge ClubrftaBSOcte HnspUiUGwil^<22>i^e enjoyed bridge club and reading. She was married to Arthur Bateman on November 21,1940 in Nashville and last year they had a private celebration for their 50th anniversary because of Arthur's poor health. Mrs. Bateman is survived by her husband, Arthur; daughter, Gail Tinsey of Farmington Hills; son, Tom Bateman of Nashville; two grandchildren, Bradley and Suzanne. She was preceded in death by sister, Pauline Furniss, 1965. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 16 at Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home with Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Bt ial was in Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville United Methodist or Maple Valley Scholarship Fund. Q Russeir'Tut” Endsley NASHVILLE - Russell ‘Tut” Endsley, 84 of Guy Road, Nashville, passed away Wednes­ day, November 13, 1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Endsley was bom on September 2,1907 in Hastings, the son of Fred and Jennie (Mead) Endsley. He attended Mayo Country School. He farmed in Maple Grove Township until 1968, then he built pole buildings until retire­ ment in 1971. Mr. Endsley was an avid hunter, especially racoon hunting. He enjoyed horses, and his coon dogs. He was married to Marjorie Dingman on July 3, 1928 in Battle Creek. Mr. Endsley is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Rex and Ivas of Olivet; grandchildren: Max Endsley, Sue Rintamaki, Jack Endsley, Iris Hebenstreet, Eric Endsley, Penny Crim; 17 great-grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; sisters. Elizabeth Hainline, Betty Christie, Wanda Paige, all of Hast­ ings; Mildred Adranson and Margie Prentiss both of Florida; brothers, Earl and Lyle Endsley, both of Hastings; sisters-in-law, Marian Link of Vermontville, Ilah Martz of Hastings. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 16 at Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville. Burial was in Wilcox Cemetery, Maple Grove Township. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer Foundation. ( Taylor Marie Cooley WAYLAND - Taylor Marie Cooley, infant daughter of Bryan Cooley and Denise Madden, passed away shortly after birth Monday. November 18, 1991 at Butterworth Hospital. Taylor is survived by her mother and father of Wayland; paternal grandmother, Nancy Swan of Gun Lake; maternal grandfather. Dennis Cooley of Chesapeake. Virginia, maternal grandparents. Bill and Jackie Madden of Hastings; great-grandmother, Sadie land great-great-grandmother, Betty Jacobs of Battle Creek; great-great-grandparents Ray and Doris Swan of Hastings. Friends may meet with the family on Mend.n, Nos ember 25 from 5:00 to b 00 p m at the Girrbach Funeral Home �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 21, 1991 — Page 5 Hastings Twp. drain hearing Tuesday by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Barry County Drain Commission has scheduled a hearing for Hastings Charter Township residents who own property in the watershed of a proposed county drain. The meeting will be held at 1:30 p.m. News Briefs Jaycees sponsor child ID program The Hastings Jaycees will provide a fingerprinting and videotaping project for identifying children of the Barry County area Sunday at Boogie Records. Local chairwoman Janie Connor said, “I have i child of my own and though I am very protective of him, I realize that Zach should have a permanent indentification record in the event that he were to become missing." The idea of the "Protect our Children" fingerprinting and videotap­ ing program for children is not new to the Barry County area. The Lake wood Jaycees provided this opportunity to their community. The cost of the project will be the cost of a VHS tape, available at Boogie Records on the day of the project, or about $3.50. One tape may be used for an entire family. Connor suggests that people phone ahead to secure a time for family. The project will run from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Call 945-9515 or 945-2134 for more information. Boogie Records and WBCH Radio are taking part in the project. Felpausch seeks advisory panel The Felpausch food centers, head­ quartered in Hastings, are seeking members for the 1992 Felpausch Con­ sumer Advisory Panel. The panels include a cross-section of area shoppers and represent a wide variety of lifestyles, family types and in­ come levels. Panel members will meet with Felpausch management officials to discuss their concerns and ideas and those of their neighbors and friends. They can make suggestions that may be incorporated into the company's opera­ tional procedures. The company has sought consumer in­ volvement in decision making since the advisory panels were created in 1987. Some of the suggestions that have resulted in changes include candy-free check lanes and cash-only express lanes. Advisory panel members sometimes are asked to conduct informational surveys of other consumers or they may be asked to participate in store staff meetings. Those interested may call the Felpausch ExpressLine at 1-800-648-6433 and ask for an application. Showcase to have 2 new performers Two new performers will entertain at 6:30 tonight at the folk musicians’ Showcase at Arby's Restaurant on State Street in Hastings. The two. Oscar Bittinger from Grand Rapids and Libby Polzin Linsey of Lake Odessa, will be joined by the duet The Wholly Braille. Bittinger is a singer, songwriter and guitarist with the Pillar of Fire. Linsey is a children’s folksinger. The Wholly Braille is made up of the Rev. Steve Reid and Ed Englerth. There will be no cover charge to at­ tend the three-hour concert. Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. ‘South Pacific’ set at Lakewood The Rogers and Hammerstein musical "South Pacific" will be performed Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, Dec. 3, 5 and 6. at Lakewood High School. The production, which is being pro­ duced and directed by Robert Oster, will be held in the Lakewood auditorium. Cost is $4. and there are only 375 seats available for each performance. Information about tickets may be ob­ tained by calling the high school office at 374-8868, extension 223, between 2 and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Send...The BANNER to afriend. It makes an ideal gift! Call Us to Subscribe: (616) 948-8051 Tuesday, Nov. 26, in the Hastings Township Hall, at 885 River Road, to determine the feasibility of establishing Hastings Charter Township Drain No.l. It would serve the watershed stretching from Star School and River roads west to Fall Creek. "The hearing will determine if there is a Pennock appoints 2 board members Larry Komstadt and Marty Show, both of Hastings, have been appointed to three-year terms on the Pennock Hospital Board of Trustees. Kornstadt, president and chief ex­ ecutive officer of the National Bank of Hastings, joins the board after serving on the Pennock Ventures Board, a sister organization to the hospital. He has had more than 29 years of banking experience. Komstadt was a member of the Hastings City Council from 1974 to 1977, serving as mayor p;ro tern; has chaired the Hastings Downtown Development Authority since 1985; is a board member for the Hastings Educa­ tional Enrichment Foundation and has served with numerous other local business, trade, church and civic organizations. Shaw has more than 17 years of ex­ perience in music education. She has taught at the nursery and elementary levels and now serves as a member of the pastoral team at St. Rose of Lima Church, where she is organist and plans and implements adult education for the church. First aid class set for Saturday A standard first aid class will be con­ ducted from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the offices of the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross, 116 E. State St., Hastings. Those who take the course can be cer­ tified as trained in adult cardio­ pulmonary resuscitation for one year and standard first aid procedures for three years. Mandatory pre-registration has been taking place this week. For more infor­ mation, call the local Red Cross at 945-3122. Deer hides still sought need for the drain and the people will be able to testify," said Barry County Drain Commissioner Bob Shaffer. "If the hearing officer determines there is a need, the engineers will go to work designing a drain for the watershed. If he (the hearing officer) decides it is not needed, everything will be dropped right there." The hearing officer will be a representative from the Michigan Department of Agriculture because the application for the drain was filed by the Michigan Department of Transportation. "The Department of Transportation is looking to upgrade the road (M-37) in the next couple of years." said Shaffer. "If anything needs to be done under the road, now is the time to do it." Tentatively, the proposed drain would begin on the east side of M-37 near Consumers Concrete, go under the road, and through the Wesleyan Village subdivision to Fall Creek. State, county and township officials are aware that there has been a drainage problem in that area for a number of years, said Shaffer. Township officials have reported that they tried to get area business owners to sign a petition to apply for the drain a couple of years ago, but were unable to do so. A private drain was installed by Consumers Concrete many years ago, but no one is sure where the drain runs, according to Shaffer. "Somewhere along the line, the drain ceased functioning and in the meantime things have changed," he said. Even if the Drain Commission knew where the old drain runs, they do not have the authority to fix or upgrade it, said Shaffer. "If we get easements across property to establish a county drain then the county will be able to maintain the drain in the future," he said. While people on the uphill side of the watershed may not see an immediate need for the drain, like those who live in the lowlying areas, they must be assessed for the construction because they are part of the watershed and will be served by the drain, according to Shaffer. "If the project is approved the residents will be assessed for the construction of the drain, which should be a small amount for the benefit they will get," said Shaffer. The majority of the costs will be paid by MDOT and a "good share" of the rest will be picked up by Consumers Concrete, he added. Anyone who wishes to protest the drain may do so at ’he hearing or by filing a letter with the Drain Commissioner on or before the date of the meeting. Area deer hunters are reminded that deer hides are being sought by the Hastings Elks in a drive to support needy children during the holidays. Drop-off points from now through December are the Elks Lodge and Michigan Avenue United gas station in Hastings. Musser Service in Nashville, Freeport Supply. Smith and Doster Ford in Delton and Crystal Flash in Middleville. Two dramas set for Sunday The Rev. Steve Reid will perform two different religious dramas Sunday in Hastings. Reid will portray his Christmas pro­ gram on Joseph at 2:15 at the Rock Church service at Peace Community Church of God. 1330 N. Broadway. He will dramatize the character of Simon Peter at 6 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 309 E. Woodlawn. Hospice offers ‘holidays’ session A seminar on "Getting Through the Holidays" will be offered at 7 p.m. tonight at the Barry Community Hospice office, next to Pennock Hospital on West Green Street. The session will be open to anyone who has suffered the loss of a relative or friend. For more information or to register, call 948-8452. TK to present 3-act comedy "The three-act comedy “Arsenic and Old Lace" by Joseph Kesselring will be presented at the Thomapple Kellogg High School auditorium at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Dec. 6 and 7. The 1940s comedy is the story of two charming ladies who help lonely old men reach a peaceful demise by offering them elderberry wine tainted with arsenic. Admission is $3 with reserved seating available by calling 795-7497 or 795-9942 between 5 and 6:30 p.m. daily. r Hastings City Bank earns ‘Blue Ribbon’ Hastings City Bank continues as a Blue Rib­ bon Bank, the premium designation for in­ stitutions exhibiting special evidence of finan­ cial safety and strength. Based on information provided by Hastings City Bank to Veribanc Inc., it is anticipated that the bank will also receive this same recognition when Sept. 30. 1991, data is released by the Federal Reserve Board. The second quarter of 1991 marks the 37th consecutive quarter that Hastings City Bank has been classified as a Blue Ribbon Bank. Based on second quarter 1991 statistics, only 32 of the country’s 12.606 banks have receiv­ ed the Blue Ribbon designation with as much consistency. Included in the recognition is its characterization as one of the most finanically sound banks in American in the book “Is Your Money Safe?" To qualify as a Blue Ribbon Bank, an in­ stitution must meet Veribanc's stringent criteria for capital strength, asset quality and liquidity, as well as requirements in several additional categories. For the period ending June 30. 1991, Hastings City Bank’s liquid assets amounted to 63 percent of total deposits, an ample source of funds for the borrowing needs of its customers. The chart illustrates Hastings City Bank's capital strength. The bank’s equity-to-assets ratio was 7.9 percent, a proportion significantly greater than the industry stan­ dard of 5 percent. It also exceeds the Michigan average of 6.8 percent and the na­ tionwide banking industry average of 6.7 percent. "We are pleased to continue to receive this recognition from Veribanc,’’ stated Robert E. Picking, president and chief executive officer at the bank. "Our ability to continually earn this premium safety designation and our focus as a conservative community bank add to the benefits that Hastings City Bank offers to its customers." Hastings Citv Bank has provided local com­ munities with 105 years of uninterrupted banking service. The bank extends a complete range of services from its six office network throughout Allegan, Barry. Eaton and Kent counties. In addition. Hastings City Bank’s "Bank in a Box" card provides access to the Cirrus. Plus. Network U. Michigan Money and Magic Line automatic teller networks from five machine stations. GOOD LORD!! "1 I J.D. is 21 on the 23rd I j J ! i HAPPY BIRTHDAY! j Love ya...Mom. Dad. Deb, Bob. Jeff. Linda, Teresa From us too Aunt Ju! Ju! XXOO — Craig, Corey and Jessica , : • I Guess Who? Corporations save on taxes with stocks Legitimate tax breaks are gening harder to find, but if you are a business owner, here's one you may have overlooked. Business owners may be able to take advantage of a lit­ tle known tax benefit of common or preferred stock. If your corporation qualifies, up to 70 percent of your divided income may be excempt from taxation. Common and preferred stock represent ownership in the issuing company. However, common stock pays a variable dividend that can fluctuate, while preferred stock pays dividends at a fixed, specified rate. The preferred dividend is generally about the same as the interest on a long-term investment­ grade corporate bonds, making preferred stock particularly attractive to small-business owners who want to take advantage of the dividend exclusion. The tax advantage of preferred stock becomes clear when its yields are compared to tne yields available on similar taxable in­ vestments. such as corporate bonds. The following table illustrates the yield required on a fully taxable investment to equal the yield available on preferred stock that qualifies for the 70 percent tax exclusion. These yields are based on the maximum corporate tax rate of 34 percent. For example, a business owner would have to earn 11.56 percent on a fully taxable investment to have the same after-tax return as on a preferred stock that yields 8.50 percent. Preferred Stock Dividend Yield Is equal to Fully Taxable Dividend Yield 7.50% 10.20% 8.00% 10.88% 8.50% 11.56% 9.00% 12.24% Source: Edward D. Jones & Co. Although preferred stock has preference over common stock in the payment of dividends and in the liquidation of assets, it is subordinate to bonds or debentures, which are debut obligations of the issuing company. This difference generally offers little risk when selecting preferred stock of quality companies with long histories of uninter­ rupted dividend payments. Although most companies offer preferred stock, the preferred stock of utility companies is most popular among conservative investors. The strick government regulations under which utility companies operate add to their stability and relatively predictable performance. Preferred stock can be a suitable investment for conservative individuals, but this main ap­ peal is to qualifying business owners who can take advantage of the 70 percent exclusion on corporate dividend income. Individuals who do not qualify for this break should probably consider other investments. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close Change AT&T 35’/. —2’/. Ameritech 60'/. —3 -I3/53'/, Anheuser-Busch 111/. Chrysler Clark Equipment —3/< 24'/. CMS Energy —*/. 17’/, Coca Cola 661/, —2’A Dow Chemical 50’/. Exxon 59’/. —1V* Family Dollar 29'/. Ford 25’/. —I3/. General Motors 31’/. Great Lakes Bancorp 8s/. Hastings Mfg. 38 96’/. -3 IBM —VI2 JCPenney 50’/. Johnson & Johnson 95’/. —1V. 41s/. Kmart 103V. —31/­ Kellogg Company -’/* McDonald's 34s/. -1’/. 36 Sears —S/4 Southeast Mich. Gas 16 —31/< 18’/. Spartan Motors 41V. -2’/« Upjohn $363.50 + $7.75 Gold + .04 $4.09 Sliver 2931.57 -122.54 Dow Jones 241,000,000 Volume Legal Notices State of Michigan Probate Court Caaaty of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Estate State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING Filo No. 91-20744-NC In the matter of Cyndro Lou Benedict. Social Security No. 324-64-7015. TAKE NOTICE: On December 6. 1991 at 10:30 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hatting*. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of Cyndro Lou Bonodict to Cindy I. Hurless. Tho change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent. November 8, 1991 David A. Dimmer* (P12793) DIMMERS, McPHILLIPS. 4 DOHERTY 221 South Broodway Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 945-9596 Cyndro Lou Bonodict Lot 54, 5033 S. Bedford Road. Hostings. Ml 49058 (616)945-3901 (11/21) Mortgage ForodoMre Sale MORTGAGE SALE - Defoult has been mode In the conditions of a mortgage mode by Robert G. Aicken. a single man to Birmingham Bancorp Mor­ tgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, Mor­ tgagee. dated November 29. 1990 and recorded on December 7. 1990. in Liber 509. on page 89. Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Mark Bockonen by an assignment dated November 29. 1990, and recorded on January 14. 1991. in Liber 510, on page 572, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of TWELVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FORTY FIVE DOLLARS AND 52 CENTS ($12,5'5,52), in­ cluding interest at 17.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hostings. Michigan at 11:00 a.m. o'clock, on December 19. 1991. Said premises ore situated in TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON. Barry County. Michigan, and ore described os: Commence at the Southeast corner of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 7. Town 4 North. Range 8 West. West 12 Rods for Place of Beginning. North 14 Rods. West 23 Rods. South 14 Rods. East 23 Rods to Place o< Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Doted: November 7, 1991 Trott and Trott Attorneys for Assignee of the Mortgage 31000 Telegraph Road. Suite 170 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025 File *91102589 Mark Bockonen. Assignee of Mortgagee (12/5) File No. 91-20740- SE Estate of EMIL SCHULZ. Deceased. Social Securi­ ty No. 479-40-9070. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest In the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On November 6. 1991 at 10:00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom, Hostings, Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Show Judge of Probote, a hearing was held on the petition ol Hart Schulz requesting thot Hort Schulz be appointed personal representative of the Estate of Emil Schulz who lived ot 10634 Curtis Rood, Bellevue, Michigan ond who died on I >25-91. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that oil claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the personal representative or to both the probate court and the personal representative within 4 months of the dote of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. November 15. 1991 PATRICK S..HIR2EL. P.C. (P23884) 835 Golden Avenue Battle Creek. Ml 49015 963-8484 Hart Schulz 34 Yale Street Battle Creek. Ml 49017 965-8824 (11/21) NOTICE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: ORDINANCE NO. 5 Amendment to the Notional Electrical Code 1987 Edition: Boca Basic Building Code 1987 Edition: ond Boca Basic Mechanical Code 1987 Edition of Or­ dinance No. 5 of the Township of Hope. Tho Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan ORDAINS: (I) Thot tho sections pertaining to the National Electrical Code 1987 Editon; Boca Bosic Building Code 1987 Edition: and Boca Bosic Mechanical Code 1987 Edition ore hereby repealed. Ordinance No. 5 Is hereby amended to rood as foltows: Pursuant to tho provisions of Act 230 of 1972. As Amended, ond in particular Section* 8 and 9. the Township of Hope hereby elect* to adopt by reference the Notional Electrical Code 1990 Edi­ tion: Boco Bosic Building Code 1990 Edition, ond Boca Basic Mechanical Codo 1990 Edition, ond to enforce the some within the Town«hip limit*. Moved by John Wood* supported by Shirley Cose that the above Ordinance, be adopted os read. Yeos: Woods, Peake. Whitaker. Cose. Boker. Noys: None. Absent: None. I. Shirley R. Cose. Township Clerk, do hereby certify that the above Is a true copy of on Or­ dinance adopted by the Hope Township Board on November 11. 1991. Shirley R. Case. (11/21) Hope Twp. Clerk Yahoo — Buckaroo! Laurie Ann Curtis Happy Birthday ...an oldie but goodie, congratulations! You made IRS Happy Birthday it to the Big 3-0 Roundup! From ... your "Somewhat" Senile Friends �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 21. 1991 KNOW YOUR SCHOOLS Information about the Hastings Area School Systems by Carl Schoessei, Superintendent Schools and communities need to work together It' some people wanted to build a new town or new community, what would they build first? Of course, they would need houses, chur­ ches. a store or two, and a government building, and it would be nice to have a bank, library, and some service and recreational facilities. And. it probably wouldn't be too long before these people would build a school to educate the children of the new town or com­ munity. with the great likelihood that it would be a public school. That's really the way that communities all across America began. People living in the early formative years of our country quickly learned that strong, healthy communities need strong, healthy schools to grow and prosper. This week, Nov. 17 through 23, is American Education Week, which presents the opportunity to remember that good schools help build great communities. In fact, the theme of American Education Week this year is “Schools & Communities: Partners for a Strong America," emphasizing that the public schools serve everyone in the com­ munity, and it's going to take everyone work­ ing together to keep the schools strong and make them better. Started by the American Legion and the Na­ tional Education Association in 1921, the an­ nual observance of American Education Week today continues to be sponsored by those two organizations, the U.S. Department of Educa­ tion. die National Parent-Teachers Associa­ tion, and several other national educational organizations. Over the years, American Education Week has been used to show that America’s schools are the surest pathway to a future of prosperi­ ty. justice, and freedom for all Americans. It's been noted on numerous occasions that the health of America's democracy tomorrow depends on the children in America’s classrooms today. Bringing those concepts to the local level, it’s important to emphasize that quality educa­ tion demands the active involvement and col­ laboration of all segments of the community. It's a fact that public schools can rise no higher than the communities that support them. So. if you're proud of our schools, say so and continue supporting them...if you're not, please volunteer to help improve them. School district residents are invited to stop by the schools this week to participate in the many special activities planned for American Education Week, and to visit local businesses displaying student work. Remember, as the schools thrive, the Hastings community will prosper... and, as our young people learn, all of our futures will brighten! Legal Notice PRAIRIEVILLE, TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OP ORDINANCE ADOPTION TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that th* following Or­ dinance No. 75 wa» adopted by th* Townthlp Board of Prairieville Townihlp at in regular meeting held November 13. 1991. told Ordinance to become effective upon th* day after the dote of publication. JANETTE EMIG, Clerk Prairievile Town»hlp 10115 South Norris Road Delton, Michigan 49046 (616) 623-2664 ORDINANCE NO. 75 CONSUMERS POWER GOMPANY>QAS AN ORDINANCE, granting..JR. CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY, its »ucc*»»ors ond assigns, the right, power ond authority to lay. maintain and operate gas mains, pipes and services on, along, across ond under the highways, streets, alleys, bridges and other public places, and to do a local gas business in the TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, for a period of thirty years. THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE ORDAINS. SECTION 1. GRANT. TERM. The Township of Prairieville. Barry County, Michigan, hereby grants to the Consumers Power Company, a Michigan cor­ poration, its successors ond assigns, hereinafter colled the "Grantee." the right, power ond authority to lay. maintain ond operate gas mains, pipes and services on. along, across and under the highways, streets, alleys, bridges and other public places, and to do a local gas business in the Township of Prairieville. Barry County. Michigan for a period of thirty years. SECTION 2. CONSIDERATION. In consideroton of the rights, power and authority hereby granted, said Grantee shall faithfully perform all things re­ quired by the terms hereof. SECTION 3. CONDITIONS. No highway, street, alley, bridge or other public place used by said Grantee shall be obstructed longer than necessary during the work of construction or repair, and shall be restored to the some order and condition as when said work was commenced. All of Grantee’s pipes and mains shall be so placed in the highways ond other public places as not to unnecessarily in­ terfere with the use thereof for highway purposes. SECTION 4. HOLD HARMLESS. Said Grantee shall at all times keep and save the Township free and harmeless from all loss, costs and expense to which if may be subject by reason of lhe negligent (wStings Banner Devoted to the Interests of Berry County since 1656 published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President Stephen Jacobs Treasurer construction and maintenance of the structures and equipment hereby authorized. In case any ac­ tion is commenced against the Township on ac­ count of the permission herein given, said Grantee shall, upon notice, defend the Township and save it free and harmless from all loss, cost and damage arising out of such negligent construction and maintenance. SECTION 5. EXTENSIONS. Said Grantee shall construct ond extend its gas distribution system within said Township, ond shall furnish gas to ap­ plicants residing therein in accordance with ap­ plicable laws, rules ond regulations. SECTION 6. FRANCHISE NOT EXCLUSIVE. The rights, power and authority herein granted, are not exclusive. Either manufactured or natural gas may be furnished hereunder. SECTION 7. RATES. Said Grantee shall be entitl­ ed to charge the inhabitants of said Township for gas furnished therein, the rates as approved by the Michlgdn'!PubFc Servlet Commission, to which Commission or its successors authority ond jurisdiction to fix and regulate gas rales and rules regultaing such service in said Township, are hereby granted for the term of this franchise. Such rates and rules shall be subject to review and change of any time upon petition therefore being mode by either said Township, acting by its Township Board, or by said Grantee. SECTION 8. REVOCATION. The franchise granted by this ordinance is subject to revocation upon six­ ty (60) days written notice by the party desiring such revocation. SECTION 9. MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COM­ MISSION. JURSIDICT1ON. Said Grantee shall, as to all other conditions ond elements of service not herin fixed, be ond remain subject to the reasonable rules and regulations of the Michigan Public Service Commission or it successors, ap­ plicable to gas service in said Township. SECTION 10. TOWNSHIP JURISDICTION. Said Grantee shall be and remain subject to all or­ dinances. rules and regulations of the Township now in effect, or which might subsequently be adopted for the regulation of land uses or for the protection of the health, safety and general welfare of the public: provided however that nothing herein shall be construed os a waiver by Grantee of any of its existing or future rights under state or federal law. SECTION 11. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect upon th* day after the date of publication thereof: provided, however, it shall cease and be of no effect after thirty days from its adoption unless within said period of the Grantee shall accept the same in writing filed with the Township Clerk. Upon acceptance and publication hereof, this ordinance shall constitute a contract between sold Township and said Grantee. (11Z21) Letters Magic Johnson not a hero To The Editor: A man is involved in immoral sex, and because of this, he contracts the HIV vims. This in itself is a sad scenario, but let this hap­ pen to a professional basketball player and then turn him into an “idol" a “role model." a “hero?” This is as ridiculous as turning a “junkie” into a hero for telling our kids to be careful and use sterile needles before shooting up. Yes, I feel bad that Magic Johnson has the HIV virus, but what bothers me even more is the message we are sending to our kids. Now I hear that our legislators are trying to pass a bill in Michigan to honor Mr. Johnson. Honor him for what? For publicly saying that sex outside of marriage is OK, but make sure you practice safe sex? Whatever happened to moral sex? God help us! I know that we are living in the '90s, but I also know that we are living in the end times. Is our nation becoming a nation that can justify its sins? I want my kids to have heroes and idols, tat Mr. JohMrV it no-hdPA >R ‘ ‘ * Janet Miller । Hastings P.O. participant misquoted How can toxic site lure business? To The Editor: Now that the industrial incubator is declared a toxic waste site, what is going to happen? This was supposed to bring more business to lhe city. Now there are many more questions that need to be answered. The first one is, why, if the city knew that the site was a toxic one, as according to the ci­ ty attorney, didn’t they try and find a new site? What company is going to want to start a new business on top of a toxic site? If someone does begin a business there and Bush is head of foreign affairs | vd -m abM tmT nre ....... « To The Editor: We now have President Bush as head of foreign affairs. I believe we should elect another president to head our economy here at home. It’s a pro­ ven fact Bush is not doing both. To The Editor: When I had learned that my recent (Public Opinion) interview had been published in the Nov. 7 Hastings Banner, I had to see how badly my few words had been misquoted. I was not disappointed. I informed the reporter at the time of the interview that I am unemployed and she misquoted me in print stating that “I have a job.” Thanks! Rhonda Leep Middleville CORRECTIONS: n Mirwb We can also save millions of dollars in (raveling expenses if we moved Bush and Secretary of State James A. Baker to a foreign country near their work place. Lawton Home Delton Write us a Letter! Tha Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general Interest. Tire following guidelines have been established to help you: •Make your letter brief and to the point. •Letters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must include their signature, address and phone number. The writer’s name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •So. id letters to: , Loiters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058 In a story last week, it was reported incor­ rectly that the City of Hastings is planning to build a new wastewater treatment plant. It is looking at a new water plant. Public Opinion*1 the city takes no liability, does this mean that the business will have to clean it up? What does it mean that the city will take no liability? What type of apple will have to be hung in front of the business to bring them to this site? I hope the City Council has thought about these questions, or is looking into them, because the town could use more business from a company and people coming into town. David Carr Hastings David Duke for President? Forme. Ku Klux Klansman and American Nazi Party member David Duke lost the gubernatorial race in LouisianajSaturday, but is considering challenging President Bush in the GOP primaries in 1992. How would you feel about Duke running for president? John Jacobs Vice President Frederic Jacobs Secretary Newsroom David T. Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Atiittam Editor/ Todd Tubergen (Sport* Editor/ Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Sue Hinckley Sandra Ponsetto Jeff Kaczmarczyk Sharon Miller Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m. ■ 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.- noon. Scott Ommen Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Phylis Bowers Subscription Rates: $13 per year in Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 (IJSPS 717-830) "No way. He was formerly in the KKK, I Duke. He's got a lot going think he’s a joke." for him." "I’ll take David Duke because my nickname is “1 don’t know much about it, but everybody “I think he’s a little too radical, but I hold some of I’m real happy that he lost (in Louisiana). I’d feel "If you have to sink that low to get a presiden­ has a right to run for president- It's the people who make the choice.” the same views." better if he didn’t (run for tial candidate, then we’re in trouble.” president).” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 21. 1991 — Page 3 ‘Up With People’ draws sell-out Dancers radiated spirit and enthusiasm and the audience responded with a standing ovation at the end of the show. J-Ad Graphics News Service Vibrant songs and dances celebrating "The Rhythm of the World** were viewed by a capacity crowd when "Up With People" performed Monday evening at Central Auditorium in Hastings. The show was sponsored by the Hastings Chamber of Commerce, J-Ad Graphics and WBCH Radio. "Hastings is a Cinderella city," Nayte Paxton, an Up With People promotional representative, said after the performance. He and Meg Williams, also a promotional representative from the show, had high praise for the enthusiasm of Hastings residents and business people, calling them warm and friendly. The more than 100 cast members, from 16 nations, were housed in local homes and finding host families was an easier task here than in many other cities, Paxton said. Usually it takes about three weeks of calling and promoting to find enough host families, but that task was completed in about two weeks here with more willing families than they needed. As pan of the fun and education of the "Up With People" program, half of the cast learns about the city they’re in by going to its schools and joining in civic causes, while the other half sets up the tons of equipment needed for the performance. While learning about the towns they are in and making themselves part of the community, they tell the people they meet about places they have been and the many different countries they represent, said Liza Smetana, student/cast member, who was acting education coordinator. Dances with an Internationa! were enjoyed by the audience. citizens. Love, Inc. also had "Up With People" volunteers to help at its Hastings office. Others strolled in the halls and visited classrooms of Central Elementary School, strumming guitars and talking to the K-5 students they met, telling them about themselves and hearing about what most interests the kids. A visit with Head Start youngsters saw the Up With People students playing games with the little ones, either games they had planned, or something the teacher had planned, Smetana said. What the busy cast members decide to do to become part of the town they visit, if only briefly, is very flexible, she added. "Sometimes sponsors have ideas on what they would like you to do, sometimes they don’t, she said. "We’re flexible-which is a big word with "Up With People." Something Smetana called unique was the experience that several cast members were undergoing the day before the show. They were taken to Grand Rapids and dropped off, to live on the street until the next day to see a little of how the homeless fare. Some took money, some did not, she said, but all were going to spend the night outside with no shelter. The "homeless" students will be picked up on the way to Canada, where they will give their next performance. Up With People is a nonprofit program which gives young people of many different nationalities an opportunity to live and work side by side as they travel and perform around the world. In Hastings, some cast members went to the Barry County Commission on Aging, and took over its job for one day by delivering meals to area homebound senior Up With People cast members graciously signed authographs for the audience. Becca Keeler is pictured getting the signature from one of the The show highlighted a number of Fhe Rhvthm of the World." as Costumes from other nations were featured in the International Festival portion of the show. Here a cast member from Japan participates In Enthusiasm vibrated from the stage as the student performers An Impersonation of Diana Ross was Incorporated Into the show. The Welton family was one of lhe many local host famines wno opened their home to Up With People cast members. Here, Dan and Juie Welton and daughters Katie and Kristie are shown after the show with the student they hosted from California. Tracey Lynn Rinella. A lot of hand-clapping and toe-tapping were natural responses A variety of music and costuming was incorporated into the show, ranging from songs like "What Color is God's Skin?" to a Jive Medley. ■ One ol the highlights ol the show was a spirited penormance_u.. » Dance from Russia during an International Festival segment of the program. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 21, 1991 Dr. Walton retires after 42 years in eye care business by David T. Young Editor Dr. John Walton, an optometrist who cared for four generations of Hastings-area patients, has decided to retire after 42 years of service. Dr Walton. 65, known to most relatives and friends as “Jack," decided to step down because of a promise to set aside some time "to do some other things." Drs. Bard and Scott Bloom will continue the eye care practice at Northland Optical. While talking about the decision to retire. Dr. Walton said. "My dad had a stroke at age 71 and he never had any free time. I have a lot of things 1 want to do." His free time now will be taken up with traveling, photography, underwater photography, genealogy and playing the dulcimer. And, of course, he and his wife, Esther, would like to take more time to enjoy their children and grandchildren. When asked about travel plans, he said he doesn’t want to go Florida every winter like many other retirees. He happens to enjoy Michigan winters. "We have a motor home and we might go to Texas for a couple of weeks to see my brother," he said. “But we won’t go south to get away from winter. “In winter, it just takes more time to do everything, like put on clothes and to brush snow off your car," he added. Dr. Jack Walton came to Hastings from Chicago when he was 3 years old. His father. Dr. DeForest Walton, set up practice in Hastings in 1929. Jack attended Hastings schools in grades K through 12, graduating from high school in 1944. World War 11 then beckoned, so he joined the Navy and served in the Pacific theater. He noted that one of his ship commanders at one time was Capt. Paul Siegel, later to become a longtime Hastings attorney. Jack Walton returned to Hastings in 1946 and then enrolled at the Northern Illinois Col­ lege of Optometry. He went through his schooling year-round, with no breaks for summer jobs or summer vacations, receiving his degree in 1949. “I guess 1 was trying to make up for lost time," he said. “I’d never do that again. “But there weren't many summer jobs back then, so I figured I might as well (keep going to school). Besides, I couldn't afford a sum­ mer vacation." After earning his degree, he joined his father s practice, then located in the old Na­ tional Bank building at the comer of Suite and Jefferson streets. The building also was home for a dentist, physicians and attorneys and even insurance sales people. Jack Walton took over the practice in 1956 after his father suffered a stroke. In 1963, the optometrist moved to a new professional building now occupied by the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, at Center and Jefferson streets. Two years later, in 1965, Dr. Bard Bloom joined his practice. Drs. Walton and Bloom moved to their pre­ sent Northland Optical location on North Broadway in 1971. “There has been tremendous growth in our business.” Walton said. “Our little office in the National bank building wasn't as big as our bathroom is at Northland Optical. We didn’t have much office help back then. Now we have seven support people." Equipment and eye care certainly have changed in 42 years. “We didn’t have all the diagnostic and therapeutic drugs we have now," he said. "We have a lot of diagostic tools, stuff we never would have dreamed of years ago. “It’s hard to keep up with all of it. And you can go broke buying all of the new equipment." In 42 years of caring for people’s eyes, Walton did find time to have a family and become involved in community affairs. In 1958, he married Esther, a local historian who is retiring from the City Coun­ cil this year to join him in attempting to take Dr. Jack Walton has plenty of things to do In retirement, besides relaxing. time to enjoy those "other things." Jack was a member of the Hastings Board of Education for 14 years, serving as presi­ dent at one time; has been a Rotarian since 1950, serving as president in 1971; is a member of the Thornapple Valley Dulcimer Club and was a member of the Barry County Sheriffs Rescue and Recovery team. He and Esther have five children, four daughters and a son, and 13 grandcildren. Another reason for Walton’s decision to step down is the arrival last summer of Dr. Bard Bloom's son. Dr. Scott Bloom, who now is seeing many of his patients. Northland Optical, which since 1971 has added a dispensory service in its building, also has opened a branch office at Gun Lake. Though the business continues to grow. Dr. Bard Bloom said he will miss his longtime associate. "We’re going to miss him as a colleague," he said. "We got pretty close over 26 years, though we didn't see each other that much because we were so busy. But I don't .ccall us ever having having an arguement. "I hope that all goes well with his retire­ ment," he added. Dr. Walton also is a cancer survivor, which perhaps motivates him to, in the words of coach Al McGuire, "take time to smell the roses." He was diagnosed in 1979 with melanoma, a serious skin cancer, but after a spot was removed from his side, it was discovered that the malignancy had not spread. He said he noticed the spot after scuba div­ ing in Venezuela and thought at first that it was just a birthmark he hadn't been aware of before. Dr. Walton has been cancer free now for 12 years. He said he certainly has plenty of memories in a practice that lasted 42 years. In recent years he has had patients who are great­ grandchildren of some of his first clients in 1949. But one local woman, Druzilla Powell, claims to be the first patient seen by Dr. DeForest Walton in 1929 when she was 16 years old. Walton said that at the time of his retire­ ment he believes no one still active has put in longer professional service. "I’ve really enjoyed my patients over the years," he said. “We were on a first-name basis and I’ve watched some of these families grow up. I’ve appreciated the loyalty my pa­ tients have shown me." But now it’s time to smell the roses. CASA pairs abused, neglected kids with special advocates by Elaine Gilbert Assistanl Editor Abused and neglected children in Barry County have five new friends. The five, who are trained volunteers sworn in last week by Probate Judge Richard Shaw, will serve as the county's first courtappointed special advocates for children. The unique project is commonly called the CASA program, and the volunteers will be looking out for the best interests and well being of abused and neglected youngsters as they work with the Juvenile Division of Probate Court, the County Department of Social Services and attorneys. Sworn in as court-appointed special advocates were Renae Feldpausch, Deb Heacock, Sharon Teunessen, Tammy Trudell and Shirley Wietnick. "It is a joyful day," Judge Shaw said during the ceremony. "Not every court in Michigan has it (CASA). Mott courts do not have it We’re kind of unique." The Barry County CASA is the only such program in the state that is a joint effort of DSS and the court, Shaw said after the ceremony. Often there are tensions between the two in other localities, he added. "Here in this county, that has never been the situation. We (DSS and the court) have always looked at the family and kids and how they could be protected and helped. "The petition to terminate parental rights is probably the most difficult decision a probate judge has to make," he explained. "Every judge needs good people to help him or her make these decisions. So these CASA volunteers are very important to this process." The CASA program can be valuable in such cases because volunteers provide extra "arms and legs" to enhance die work of the judge and other professionals involved. CASA volunteers can provide more information that may be helpful in deciding whether a child should be reunited with family, placed in permanent foster care or placed for adoption. More than 90 children in the county were victims of abuse or neglect in 1989. The CASA volunteers will be assigned to individual cases and meet regularly with their appointed children. CASA volunteers monitor whether the child is getting proper health care, educational help, etc. "I’m excited because these people are going to do a fine job advocating for the child, from tie time they're appointed, following through on the case, meeting with people they'll need to meet with - from the attorneys to DSS workers, teachers - they'll be making sure that everybody keeps a focus on the needs of the child," said Patricia Wagner, one of the volunteer CASA coordinators. If a court takes jurisdiction of a child, based on a preponderance of evidence, at the initial triql, the parepts have 3.64 days before, a permanency planning hearing is held to decide whether a child should be permanently removed from the home or returned. To prepare for their duties, the CASA volunteers received more than 40 hours of classroom training and spent additional time on "homework," said Diane Hoskins, also a CASA coordinator. CASA volunteers "will be very independent workers, despite their partnership with attorneys and case workers," Wagner told those who attended the ceremony. "We want you to stand on what you believe and stand on your principles and go forward looking at the best interests of the child," she told the CASA volunteers. “I am excited because in essence today we give birth to this program after many many months of laboring to put it all together," she said. Wagner was recruited by Don Rewa, volunteer coordinator at DSS, to help organize and plan the CASA program. She has volunteered more than 788 hours during the past 14 to 15 months to help get the program rolling. Hoskins has donated about 256 hours since she got involved in the project last summer. Wagner and Hoskins also were officially sworn in as coordinators at the Nov. 12 ceremony in Probate Court "We are celebrating the results of an inter­ agency relationship that really goes beyond cooperation and coordination," said Ron Decker, director of the county DSS. The court and DSS are sharing resources and program responsibility for the CASA program. "I'm confident that you all will make a contribution to the lives of children in this county who are the wards of this court and are supervised by the department," he said. Court-appointed special advocates and CASA coordinators are swom-in by Probate Judge Richard Shaw. They are Patricia Wagner, coordinator; Sharon Teunessen, Renae Feldpausch, Shirley Wietnik, Deb Heacock, Tammy Trudell and Diane Hoskins, coordinator. Blood. W hat Every American Should Know SURVEY...contlnued from page 1 Proposed books and curriculum changes will be considered for adoption during the board’s regular monthly meeting in December. • Awarded a contract for repair of the 1983 roofing project to Arrow Roofing and Supply, Inc. of Wyoming, Mich. Arrow submitted the lowest competitive bid of $262,555. The work will be completed in phases determined by the board. • Confirmed the appointment of the following parents, faculty and business people to the Schools of Choice Planning Committee: Robert VanderVeen, chairman; Penny Diehl, business; Sally Keller and David Arnold, Central School; Nancy Allerding and Stan Kirkendall Northeastern Elementary; Julie Wank and Mary Vliek, Pleasantview Elementary; Marilyn Storm, Southeastern Elementary; and Janet Laubaugh, Joint PTO. The planning committee is required for Hastings Area School System by the 1991­ 92 State Aid Act, which mandates districts that have more than one school offering a particular grade level must form a committee to determine whether the schools will be open to all students, regardless of where they live in the district. 1. Each year four million Americans depend on blood transfusions. 2. The safeguards on the blood supply include conducting seven separate laboratory tests to screen out AIDS, hepatitis and other infectious agents, educating donors on transmissible diseases and encouraging at-risk donors to disqualify themselves from ' blood. banking is one of the most highly regulated areas in health care, governed by multiple federal and state rules, laws, policies and regulations. 4. As an alternative to blood transfusions, today a growing number of people benefit from autologous (self) transfusions. 5. There is no risk of AIDS or other infectious diseases when blood is donated, as sterilized needles are never reused. Currently Hastings schools have policy in which students living in one elementray school area can attend another within the system under certain circumstances. The committee will report to the board by April. • Accepted lhe personnel report, which contained notification of the resignation of food service worker Kathy Palmer, who has accepted a position outside the school district • Approved an unpaid leave of absences for high school custodian Karen Fager and middle school secretary Frankie McCabe and the following appointments: Gina Moras, Northeastern food service worker; Lynn Fleischer, middle school eighth grade volleyball coach; Mike Goggins, niddle school wrestling coach; Kim Jachim, middle school cheerleading coach; Dawn James, middle school seventh grade volleyball coach; Richard Nauta, middle school eighth grade boys' basketball coach; and Pat Purgiel, middle school seventh grade boys' basketball coach. • Approved "in principle" a proposed travel study trip by the Hastings High School band to an international band festival in St Louis, Mo.. April 22-25, 1993. O Pleased to have the CASA program in Barry County, Probate Judge Richard Shaw looks on as CASA volunteers sign official committments to their new tasks. gg AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLOOD BANKS �Dr. Walton ends 42-year practice See Story, Page 2 ‘Follies’ raises money in good fun See Photos, Page 12 -------------------- See Story, Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ■—a ■ Hastings VOLUME 137, NO. 38 All-County grid team announced Banner THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 31, 1991 PRICE 35' News Survey shows elementary school Briefs favored over swim pool in Hastings Charter revision panel organizes Carolyn Coleman was elected chair­ woman of the new Hastings Charter Revision Commission at the group's organizational meeting Tuesday. Coleman is a former chair of the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Elected vice chairman was Kenneth Miller, a fomrer member of the Hastings City Council. The other membeis of the commis­ sion, which will make recommendations on changes for the city’s 36-year-old charter, are Agnes Adrounie, Richard Beduhn, Tom Campbell, Tom Johnston, Marc and Sean Lester and former Hastings Mayor Cedric Morey. Some of the newly-elected commis­ sioners will attend a workshop on charter revision Saturday in Lansing. The group’s next meeting will be in early January. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer A half-finished survey reveals that the majority of people who voted in the Sept 23 special school election feel a new elementary school is more important than a swimming pool for Hastings Area Schools. "There's a large sector of the population that feels that an elementary school is more important than a swimming pool," Hastings High School science teacher Kurt Schaaf, told the Board of Education Monday night Schaaf, who is working with Superintendent Carl Schoessei, is conducting the study as part of his course work at Western Michigan University. Schaaf was also able to draw some early conclusions about how effectively voters feel the school system communicates with the public. "(With) the preliminary indications so far, I can say there is a large sector of the population that feels the schools do a fair to good job of getting information to the public," he said. Schaaf said he did not feel comfortable making any more judgments until more information has been gathered. The survey asks voters about communication between the schools and the community, issues on the September ballot, and how voters view the physical condition of the schools. It also asks questions about how many school age children they have in the school system, and how long they have lived in the district To compile his survey, Schaaf randomly selected a name on September's voter registration sheet. Then he selected the name of every fifth voter before and after that name. From those names, Schaaf took another random sample. If a person’s phone number could not be located in the Hastings directory or phone book, Schaaf then selected the next name on the list to ensure a random sample. The final sample, which included 253 of 3,680 registered voters, gives Schaafs study a 90 percent confidence level, plus or minus 5 percent. In other business Monday, the board: • Heard a presentation from Director of Educational Services Bob VanderVeen on proposed curriculum changes. Course changes include "Introduction to Manufacturing Technology," and "Manufacturing Technology." The courses would replace metals class and are designed to reflect current trends in industry. Recyclingsite opens in Delton A new drop-off recycling site has opened in Delton at the Delton Body Shop, 9929 Wall Lake Road. Clear glass, metal food cans, plastic milk jugs and aluminum will be accepted from residential recyclers. The new site was made possible by financial support from Hope Township. Volunieers Tom Norton. Bernie and Ben Tobias and Dave Whitaker built the facility. For more information, call Recycling in Barry County (RiBC) at 623-5546. Concert planned at Circle Pines Singer-songwriter Victor MaManemy will present a concert at 8 p.m. Satur­ day, Nov. 30, at the Circle Pines Center near Delton. McManemy, who hails from the Traverse City area, is an environmental activist and advocate of Native American rights. He has sailed with Greenpeace through the Great Lakes and has performed at the Wheatland Music Festival and the Backyard Echo Conference. A free-will donation will be accepted at the concert. Circle Pines is located at 8650 Mullen Road. For more information, call 623-5555. Additional News Briefs Appear on Page 5 Sts SURVEY, Page 2 Community Thanksgiving Service set for Tuesday ‘Christmas Past’ to to celebrated Historic Charlton Park will celebrate the spirit “Of Christmas Past” from noon to 5 p.m. the weekends of Dec. 7 and 8 and Dec. 14 and IS. Charlton Park Director Diane Smith said the village will be decorated as it would have been a century ago, with lots of fresh greenery. Visitors will be able to dip their own bayberry candles, string popcor.i and cranberries and stencil a Christmas card Handmade decorations for the tree Will include bread dough and tin punch or­ naments and Victorian cornucopia. Cookies baked in the woodstove and wassail and plum pudding will be served. The blacksmith shop will be open and musk will be provided by the Thomappte Valley Dulcimer Society in the village church. St. Nicholas will greet children of all ages in the museum and carriage rides will be offered out in the village. Holiday shoppers may head for the gift shop or purchase hanbdmade items from craftsmen demonstrating their skills and selling their crafts in the historic buildings. Admission is S3 for adults and 50 cents for children. Another proposed changed is "Composition and American Literature.” Students now arc using an anthology in their composition and literature class, which features culturally diverse literature. The new course would put an increased emphasis on American literature, which teachers feel is needed, according to VanderVeen. Other changes include "Math IV," which would allow students to take four years of second level math; and "Studio Art," an independent study course that would allow students to concentrate on a specific type of art and create a portfolio. VanderVeen also presented information on a proposed text book for high school "C" level economics classes. capacity crowd at Central Auditorium Monday evening. For a story and more pnoios or me event, turn to page 3. Christians from a variety of area churches will join together to celebrate the grace and goodness of God at die Hastings Community Thanksgiving Service, which will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday (Nov. 26). The service this year will be at Hope United Methodist Church, located at M-37 South at M-79. Special music will start at 6:50 p.m. Sponsored by the Hastings Ministerial Association, the service will include the par­ ticipation of a number of area pastors, vocal­ ists and musicians. The Rev. Phil Brown of First United Methodist Church will deliver the sermon. Participating pastors include Jim Camp­ bell, Assembly of God; Chuck Fischer, St. Rose Catholic; Dan Graybill, Free Methodist; Ben Herring, Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish; Kent Keller, First Presbyterian; Bob Mayo, Hope United Methodist; Steve Reid, Love Inc; and Dan Whalen, Peace Community Church of God. The offering during the evening will be given to Love Inc. of Barry County to help those in need within the county. Call 945-4995 for information about further directions to the church. United Way now County-wide effort by David T. Young Editor The Barry Area United Way campaign received some good news on two different fronts last week. One was that the 1991 appeal is getting very close to being completed and there is “cautious optimism” that the S233.000 goal may be exceeded. The other news was that the drive in the future truly will serve all of Barry County. Woodland, the last area community not in­ volved with the BAUW, has decided to drop its 20 years of strictly local fund-raising ef­ forts in favor of affiliating with the BAUW. Cathy Williamson, executive director of the BAUW, said she received a phone call last week from Mary Ellen Quigley, treasurer of the Woodland campaign, notifying her of the decision. Catherine Lucas, who has been associated with the Woodland United Fund appeal for many years, said the reasons for the move were "a lack of workers and the small amounts that have been donated in the last few years.” The Barry Area United Way only a few years ago served mostly the Hastings area, but since then it has made efforts to involve the entire county. Delton. Freeport and Middleville recently were added to the areas to be solicited and served, and then Nashville joined this year. ’Yes. 1 suppose we are now the Barry Countv United Way.” Williamson said. “But we haven’t had a board meeting yet to discuss that (a possible name change).” Meanwhile, the 1991 fund appeal passed the 90 percent mark early this week. "There’s still some room for more con­ tributions,” Williamson said. “But we’re guardedly optimistic about going over the top.” The executive director said that the Brad­ ford White firm in Middleville, the county's largest employer, has not yet wrapped up its campaign. Final returns might put the 1991 drive over its S233.000 goal. Williamson singled out the in-house cam­ paign conducted by the Flexfab company in Hastings as helping get the drive to the 90 per­ cent mark. •'They worked hard.” she said. "They put some things into their campaign that were unique." Max Miner, in charge of personnel and human resources at Flexfab. said the firm doesn't do anything particularly unique, but it has a “peer solicitation" program. Miner said the theory is that company employees tend to respond better to appeals from their peers than from management. "It seems to be more effective." he said. “We've been doing this every year recently This year we had about a 9 percent increase over 1990. I think we did pretty well." In the program. 14 to 16 solicitors were identified to'talk to a total of about 260 people. Miner praised the work of the co-chairs for the in-house effort this year. Kris Hall and Laurie McPhillips. Flexfab employees Laurie McPhillips (left) and Kris Hall were praised for their efforts in spearheading the United Way “peer solicitation campaign at the company this fall, resulting in a 9 percent increase in contributions. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-11-28.pdf 163c4dd01ad6957b28aa61c84e3dda23 PDF Text Text -©’KSMini Jokes By BETTYDEBNAM Fifty years ago ... Remembering Pearl Harbor Many children have grandparents or other relatives who remember Dec. 7,1941. The attack Fifty years ago. on Dec. 7, 1941. Japan attacked the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. The attack came in two waves, or groups. The first wave hit at about 7:55 a.m. The second followed about 30 minutes later. Tbe USS Wmi Virginia Haw Ils nag during lha attack It sank but was ralsad and served In the fleet later on In the war. 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Hastings Orthopedic Clinic - Dr. Merriman & Dr. Larke War began: Sept. 1, 1 1939 I Germany conquered a large part of the Soviet Union and Europe. After a hard fight, it was defeated by the Allies on May 8,1945. (V-E Day) Educational consultant: Wynell Schamel. education specialist. National Archives. Washington, D.C. World War II poster Hastings Savings and Loan Fann Bureau Insurance Larry Neil Koops Funeral Chapels Inc Lake Odessa I 1 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 28, 1991 — Page 15 Hastings man pleads guilty to shaking child, causing injuries J-Ad Graphics News Service A Hastings man accused of severely shak­ ing a two-month old child, causing severe in­ juries, pleaded guilty last week to a reduced charge. Chadd M. Ulrich, 21, will be sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court Jan. 2 on charges of second-degree child abuse, a felony punishable by up to four years in prison. Ulrich, of 116 S. East St, Hastings, was arrested in October on the more serous charge of First-degree child abuse, which is a 15-year felony. That charge will be dismissed when he is sentenced. Hastings Police allege Ulrich shook the baby girl, causing her head to snap back and forth violently. The victim suffeied broken ribs and other internal injuries in the Sept. 25 incident, according to police. Medical officials believe the infant has suf­ fered permanent brain damage, police said. Police said the infant's mother took the child to Pennock Hospital Sept 26 after the baby cried all night and refused to eat or sleep. The child was airlifted from Pennock Court News to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids and placed in intensive care. Authorities said the victim was released from Butterworth Oct. 9 and transferred to Mary Free Bed in Grand Rapids for intensive rehabilitation. Police said the infant was hospitalized two weeks earlier when the child's mother discov­ ered her daughter had bruises on the side of her head and was bleeding from the mouth. The baby was treated at Pennock Hospital for blunt head trauma and high blood pressure and released the following day to the mother's Authorities said custody of the child has been turned over to her grandparents. Cat knocks over paint thinner, starts fire that guts home J-Ad Graphics News Service HASTINGS TWP. - A cat, a bottle of paint thinner and an electrical outlet are the likely cause of a fire Sunday that gutted a mobile home on Tanner Lake Road. No one was injured in the blaze that broke out about 11 p.m. at the home at 2500 Tan­ ner Lake Road. Owner Terry Hendricks told Hastings firefighters he was sitting on the living room couch and working on a model car before the fire broke ouL "He had a small jar of paint thinner to clean his paint brushes. The cat jumped up on him, knocking over the paint thinner onto an electrical outlet," said Hastings firefighter Bruce Coenen. The alcohol in the outlet caused sparks that ignited the couch and spread to the rest of the double-wide trailer. Hendricks, his wife, Angel, and their children escaped from their Ten firefighters were at the scene until 1:30 a.m. Monday morning. The trailer's value was estimated at $37,000 and the contents were valued at $18,500. CLASSIFIEDS The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616)948-8051 happy birthday to me November 27, 1991 Mo<n & Dad Hause Saved the best for last! ( aiiiiHiiiiiii COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT The regular Monthly Board Meeting of Barry County Community Mental Health Services will be held on Thurs­ day, Decembers, 1991 at 8am in the conference room. Any inter­ ested person is invited to attend. Miscellaneous Help Warned WOLFF TANNING BEDS New Commercial-Home Units from $199. LampjJotiqns-. accessories, monthly payments low as $18. Call Today FREE NEW Color Catalog. 1-800-228-6292. LOCAL PRINTING COMPANY seeking an aggres- MODERN 2 BEDROOM apartment Wall Lake, Delton. Phone weekends, 623-8218. possess strong selling skills, customer service and technical skills. Please send resume and references to: P.O. Box 238, Hastings, Mi. 49058. Salary based on experience. CHILD CARE in my clean house. Have excellent refer­ ences and prices, full and part­ time available. Call 945-2721 anytime. NOW HIRING FULL TIME openings in all departments. These are permanent positions with rapid advancement for those who qualify. $1500 per month to start plus bonuses and benefits. No experience neces­ sary. For interview call 945-5779.__________________ LOST: WHITE FEMALE DOG with black and gray spots and patches of black over each eye. Had stitches in nose when lost. Greatly missed. 945-5226. PARTTIME DISPLAY WORKERS needed for the Holiday season. Must be 18 and available 20 hours per week/ evenings. $750 per month, company training provided. Call 945-5831 between noon & 5pjn. Jobs H allied For Sale Service is not a forgotten wordat Thermogas! FOR SALE: Spinci-Console piano bargain. Wanted: Respon­ sible party to takeover monthly payments on piano. Can be seen locally. Call 1-800-327-3345. We an now offering INTRODUCTORY SPECIALS! • First Fills Discounts • Rebate Programs • Competitive Prices • Experienced Staff 4 y » Thornaogq* 5595 Patterson S.E. 698-2606 rower up your home the LP gas way. For more information please call us TODAY/ GARAGE DOORS FOR SALE-2 only. New! Frantz 9’ x 7', steel, insulated, white, flush, textured finish, hardware included. Torsion Spring Sectional. Regular selling price $463.69 each. Because wc misordcrcd these you pay only $300 each. Call 945-3431, Barry County Lumber Co. Real Estate LOWER INTEREST RATES = Lower monthly payments. Cash back on equity. Refi­ nance or purchase a home. Free consolation. No obllgatlon. 345-8989 or 1-800-794-5517. business Services FURNITURE STRIPPING AND RE FINISHING SERVICE. Call Ralph Newton 795-7330 after 3pm.________ HANDYMAN FOR HIREMULTI-TALENTED MAN EXPERIENCED IN ALL TYPES OF HOME IMPROVEMENTS INCLUD­ ING REMODELING, REPAIRING AND FINISH­ ING. CALL FOR ESTI­ MATE. REFERENCES AVAILABLE. SCOTT TEBO (616) 948-8621.____________ is a Gi Buckle up This Season. **^Qon Coohon For Safety Bert Use • (313) 674-466“ JL'NK/TRASH REMOVAL 763-3321. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE. Residential, busi­ ness, and window washing. R< gular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 In other court business: •A Richland woman has been sentenced to prison for two to 20 years in connection with the fiery destruction of an Orangeville Town­ ship home in 1989. A Barry County Circuit Court jury found Patricia Ann Barrett, 36, guilty of arson of a house following a trial that ended Sept. 13. The eight-woman, four-man jury deliber­ ated for nearly five hours before returning the guilty verdict following two days of testi­ mony. Judge Richard M. Shuster sentenced Barrett to the prison term Oct. 10. She also was or- dered to make restitution, which was to be determined later. Michigan State Police alleged Barrett set fire to the mobile home in May 1989 follow­ ing a drunken argument over money with the home's owner. A charred purse and its contents, found in January 1991 near the scene, led the Barry County Prosecutor's office to issue a warrant in April charging Barrett with arson of a house, a felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison. The mobile home at 8180 Guernsey Lake Road caught fire the afternoon of May 17, 1989. The 12-foot by 60-foot trailer, valued at $2,500, was completely destroyed with all its contents. The fire also damaged a 1951 Willies Jeep station wagon parked alongside the mobile home. Trooper Greg Fouty said the victim fought with Barrett earlier that day over money he owed Barrett's boyfriend, who owned the Man arrested for indecent exposure, attempted abduction by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer Authorities say a Dowling man is the per­ son who exposed himself to a Hastings women and then attempted to abduct her last month while she walked along Cook Road. Leroy L. Conant 26, of 750 E. Dowling Road, was arraigned last week in Hastings District Court on charges of criminal sexual assault and indecent exposure. Conant was arrested here Nov. 20, one week after he was arrested in Kalamazoo County for indecent exposure in connection with a series of flashings in Ross Township. Barry County Deputy Sheriff Don Nevins said Conant was arrested on misdemeanor charges of indecent exposure after exposing himself to three women south of Gull Lake. Two of the victims helped police search the area immediately after the incident, which led to the Conant's arrest. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said the 55-ycar-old Hastings woman identified a pho­ tograph of Conant taken by Ross Township Police as the man who exposed himself to her and threatened to harm her with a krife while she was walking Oct. 29 along Cook Road south of Hastings. The arrests come after a series of incidents in Barry County and in northern Kalamazoo County. Victims described the flasher as well-groomed man in his mid-20s with an athletic build, standing about 5-foot 8-inches tall and weighing about 160 pounds with dark blond hair, a brpwn mustache and dark ■ eyes. " r iZ \ ' In the October incident, authorities said the victim was walking along Cook Road north of Quimby Road between 2 and 3 p.m. when DRAIN.. .continued from Page 2 from the Department of Agriculture served as the hearing official. Had the application come from a group of citizens or the Township Board, Shaffer would have selected three disinterested free­ holders (those who do not have any property or interests in the proposed district) to conduct the hearing and render a decision. The County Drain Commission has little to do with the establishment of the drain district to serve the watershed stretching from Starr School and River Road west to Fall Creek, until its time to apportion assessments. "The Commission makes no decision on the applications or petitions, it just follows though with what the person (the hearing officer) does," said Shaffer. Once Shaffer receives written notice of Gregg's decision, he will hire an engineering firm to to determine the actual size of the watershed, who will use the drain, explore all alternatives, design a drain and estimate the total cost of the project Shaffer estimated that he engineering report should be finished by mid-January. At that time, notices will be sent to property owners within the watershed and a second hearing will be conducted by the Department of Agriculture. Shaffer noted that many of the people who received notices of the first hearing may not be in the district once it is established. “You never know and we wanted to make sure that people who may be involved know what is going on," he said. If the representative from the Department of Agriculture approves the engineering study, the MDOT, the township or a group of property owners can petition to have the drain installed. If no one files a petition with the Drain Commissioner, the project will stop come to a halt Even if nobody petitions for the drain, the engineering study will be kept on file, said Shaffer. "Engineering studies are always good," he said. "If no one petitions now and sometime later the township, for example, decide they need a drain in the area, they could submit a petition and act on the engineering study that has already been done." The BANNER Send... to afriend. It makes an ideal gift! Call Us to Subscribe: (616) 946-8051 a small, navy blue Ford Escort pulled along side. The suspect stepped out of the car and ex­ posed himself to the woman. The victim turned and walked away, but the suspect got back in his car, drove to her and got out a second time. The woman told deputies the suspect grabbed her and threatened to get a knife and harm her if she screamed. Moments later, a propane gas truck pulled up. The woman jumped on the truck's running board, and the suspect fled the area. Authorities said a man with the same de­ scription exposed himself to two other peo­ ple later in the day on Center Road near Powell Road and near the Banfield Store. A composite drawing based on the Hast­ ings victim's description was circulated to area police agencies. In Ross Township, au­ thorities said it matched the description of a suspect they had been tracking in connection with four other indecent exposure cases in October at the Kellogg Biological Station. Preliminary exam on the charge of crimi­ nal sexual assault with intent to commit penetration has been scheduled for Dec. 20. The charge is a felony, punishable by up to 10 years in prison. The indecent exposure charge is a misdemeanor, carrying a maxi­ mum sentence of one year in jail. Conant is free on a $7,500 cash bond. property the trailer occupied. During the dispute, Barrett allegedly threat­ ened to burn down the trailer, according to police. The victim told police Barrett had been drinking before the confrontation that quickly became a shouting match and led to blows. The victim left the acene but later returned to the mobile home when he heard sirens in the area. After the fire, the victim said nothing ap­ peared to be missing from the trailer, but all of the contents were damaged. Firefighters found a garden rake with its tines stuck through one wall of the mobile home. Barren denied setting the fire, saying she was napping at her boyfriend's bouse nearby. She told police she learned of the blaze when her boyfriend woke her up and said the mo­ bile home was on fire. Troopers said Barrett reported the blaze to the fire department. Authorities said Barrett agreed to take a lie detector test but failed to rhow up for the exam. In February 1990, ter family reported her to the Kalamazoo County Sheriffs De­ partment as missing. Several months later she returned to the family home, police said. Troopers said the victim in January discov­ ered a fire-damaged purse in the nibble near the mobile home containing papers that be­ longed to Barrett. The prosecutor's office is­ sued an arrest warrant in April, and Barrett was arrested in Kalamazoo County on May •A Hastings motorist arrested in July for his third drinking and driving offense was sentenced last week to prison for up to five years. Judge Shuster handed down the 40-to-60month sentence for Donald M. Liebek, 41, of 510 S. Jefferson St Liebek also was ordered to pay a $5,000 fine and $2^00 in conn cotta. He received credit for 24 days spent in the Barry County Jail awaiting sentencing. Hastings Police arretted Liebek July 25 af­ ter stopping his 1984 GMC van for swerving along the road. Authorities said Liebek regis­ tered 0.27 percent on a chemical breath test, which is more than twice the legal limit for drinking and driving In Michigan. Liebek has previous drunken driving arrests in November 1986 and May 1988, according to court documents. He also has two previ­ ous convictions for driving with a suspended license. Charged with third-offense drunken driving, driving with a suspended license and with be­ ing a habitual offender, Liebek pleaded guilty Oct. 31 to the drunken driving charge in ex­ change for the dismissal of the otter charges. Police Beat Stolen car recovered in Eaton County POTTERVILLE - Eaton County Sheriffs deputies last week recovered a car stolen hours earlier from an Assyria Township home. The 1984 Dodge Diplomat was reported missing at 5 pjn. Nov. 20 from a home in the 15200 block of M-78. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said the keys were not left in the vehicle, but the car had been left unlocked. Shortly before noon that day, Eaton County Sheriffs deputies found the car abandoned near Porterville. The blue and white car's steering column had been broken and the ignition was "hot wired" to start without a key. Deputies found a flashlight in the vehicle that did not belong to the owners. The case remains under investigation. Stolen car abandoned, second taken WOODLAND TWP. - A car last week was reported stolen from a Brown Road home. Authorities, meanwhile, less than a half mile away, recovered an abandoned car that had been stolen earlier in Kentwood. Police believe the two car thefts are related. The suspect is believed to have taken the first car in Kentwood and driven to Barry County where he abandoned the first vehicle and stole the second. Michigan State Police said the 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Sierra was taken between 11:30 p.m. Nov. 17 and 5:20 a.m. Nov. 18 from the home in the 9600 block of Brown Road. No keys had been left in the vehicle. Shortly afterward, on M-66 nea: Saddlebag Road, Barry County Sheriffs deputies dis­ covered the 1987 Chrysler convertible that had been reported missing from Kentwood. The vehicle had been "hot wired" and the gas lank was almost empty. Pedestrian hit by passing pickup HASTINGS TWP. - A pedestrian walking along Barber Road was struck last week by a passing pickup truck that left the road. Mark A. Neering, 34, of Bay City, suffered minor injuries and was treated at Pennock Hospital after the 3:25 p.m. accident Nov. 18. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Neering and a friend were walking along Barber Road south of Coats Grove Road when Neering was struck by the truck driven by Maxwell L. Haney, 39, of 6005 Messer Road, Freeport. Haney told deputies his pickup hit a hole in the pavement, causing him to lose control of the vehicle and run off the west side of the road. Deputies issued Haney a citation for the incident $1,200 burglary probe continues HOPE TWP. - Authorities continue to investigate the burglary of nearly $1,200 in household goods from a home on Oakwood Drive. Items including a VCR, a phone answering machine, 34 cassette tapes, a Nintendo set and nine Nintendo games were taken Nov. 10 from the house in the 6500 block of Oak­ wood Drive. , Barry County Sheriffs deputies said the burglar also stole a 12 gauge Remington shot­ gun, three hunting knives, S87 in cash and beer from the house. Deputies said the burglar pried open a door a shut the owner’s dog up in the bathroom before burglarizing the home. Accident leads to drunken driving arrest WOODLAND TWP. - A Nashville motorist was arrested for drunken driving Saturday after crashing his car into a ditch on Woodland Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputies found Jerry D. Spriggs, 22, of 6807 Scott Road, at­ tempting to tow the 1973 Chevy Camaro out of the ditch north of Coats Grove Road shortly after 2 a.m. Spriggs was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail, where he registered 0.20 percent on a chemical breath test. That level is more than twice the legal limit for drinking and driving in Michigan. (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service) �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 28, 1991 Donated trees planted on courthouse lawn Decorating Charlton Park in the fashion "Of Christmas Past" will be completed in time lor the visits by the public on Dec 7-8 and Dec. 14-15. Barbara Bedford (left) book keeper Kids Cash over >100 in Prixe Money at Chartton Park, and Miriam Wirch, office manager, make evergreen swags and garlands to add the Christmas touch to the 16 buildings in the Historic Park. Fifty years from now, people most likely will still be able to enjoy the shade of large maple trees on the Barry County Courthouse lawn. Not many people noticed what was going on Nov. 14 when workmen were planting new trees, but thanks to the generous dona* tion of Ed McPharlin, a former county commissioner, and contributions from the county and two civic groups, the continuing beauty of the courthouse iawn is being pur­ sued. McPharlin donated seven maple trees and one tulip tree from his property and the Thornapple Garden Club, Hastings Ex­ change Club and the county paid for trans­ planting costs. County Commissioners said Tuesday they were thankful for the gift of the trees and the contributions from the two civic organiza­ tions. The new trees "are the brothers and sisters of the trees that were planted in 1975," said Agnes McPharlin. "That year, 18 maples. 6 dogwoods and several birch were also planted." The mother of those maples stands big This is the "mother" tree of the seven new maple trees, donated by Ed McPharlin, that were recently planted on the Barry County Courthouse lawn. and tall in Ed McPharlin's woods on Hall Road. Several years ago when maple sugar sap buckets were hung from its truck, five large pails were needed to catcbthe sap. The "mother" tree "has lost Some'of her large limbs, but she still is a beautiful sight in her fall colors," said McPharlin. "So when she is blown over in a storm one day, she will still live on, on the courthouse lawn for years to come. "The old trees around the lawn (at the courthouse) are dying one by one and soon they will be all gone. We will miss them, of course, but these new trees, years from now, will be giving a lovely setting around the old historic courthouse. They are small now, but wait a few years - they will be beautiful," she said. Christmas COLORING CONTEST Grab your crayons and hold on to your imagination. Decorate this Christmas picture today and you could win Christmas Cash to use in area business. Have fun coloring! (It's okay if an adult fills out the entry form for you.) ADVERTISE This Week in...The HASTINGS BANNER Call us at...948-8051 and have an advertising representative assist you with your message. When You Give Block You Give CONTEST RULES 1) Use crayons, felt-tip markers or colored pencils. 2) Limit one entry per person. 3) First- and second-place winners in each age category will receive $20 and $15 gift certificates, respectively. 4) Completed entries must be turned in at the participating merchants locations by December 12. 5) The newspaper office will not accept entries. 6) Entries will be returned to the merchant. Name Prizes will be awarded in the following age categories: 5 to 6. 7 to 9 and 10 to 12 Age___ Phone number Address City, State, ZIP Barlow Florist Two’s Company Hodges Jewelry 109 W. State, Hastings 309 S. Jefferson, Hastings 122 W. State, Hastings 945-5029 945-3715 Boogie Music & Movies Pumpkin Patch 945-2963 Blair’s Pet & Garden Supplies 139 W. State, Hastings 810 W. State. Hastings 114 E. State, Hastings 948-2844 948-9673 945-5982 Tick Tock Restaurant McDonald’s Vitale’s Pizza 2160 S. Bedford Rd., Hastings 1215 W. State. Hastings 150 E. State, Hastings 945-4134 948-8233 Hastings Office Supplies Second Hand Corners 945-3489 Jacobs Prescription Pharmacy 152 W. State, Hastings 102 W. State. Hastings 126 E. State, Hastings 945-3226 945-5005 945-2466 Eberhard Super Market Bosley Pharmacy JCPenney 126 N. Broadway, Hastings 118 S. Jefferson, Hastings 116 E. State, Hastings 945-4921 945-3429 945-2428 1 ANOTHER Birthday, Another Date, Another Dance, Another Laugh, Another Hug, Another Chance. American Red Cross Please Give Blood. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 28, 1991 _ Page 13 Local Birth Announcements BOY, Cody Lee. bora Oct. 27 m 5:35 • m to Tim Warner and Marcia Peake, Hast inp. weighing 7 lbs.. an . 20 inches long GIRL, Jessica Althea Lee. bora Oct. 29 to Rod and Nancy Morgan. Hastings, weighing 4 lbs.. 9h ozs., I8h inches long. BOY. Johnthan William, bora Nov. 4 at 5:28 a.m. to Robin and James Fletcher. Nashville, weighing 9 lbs., I oz.. 23 inches long. GIRL, Amelia Annie-Maude, bora Nov. 4 at 11:28 p.m. to Bryan and Lisa (Gidley) Travis. Hastings, weighing 9 lbs., 4U ozs., 22 inches long. BOY, Chase Anthony, born Nov. 5 at 1:21 p.m. to Lisa and Tony Coughlin, Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 2¥i ozs., 22V4 inches long. GIRL, Allyson Marie, bom Nov. 6 at 4 15 p.m. to Madelene and Robert Ellsworth. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 314 ozs., 21 inches long. GIRL, Shelby Janel, bom Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m., to Frank and Molly Winans, Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 12 ozs., 20'6 inches long. GIRL, Lydia Jean, bom Nov. 6 at 12:05 p.m. to Dave and Brenda Pugh, Sunfield, weighing 8 lbs., 10 ozs., 21*6 inches long. GIRL, Dakota Ann, bom Nov. 8 to Mike and Patty Spitzley, Mulliken, weighing 5 lbs., 13 ozs., 1914 inches long. GIRL, Bailey Jo, bom Nov. 10 at 8:31 to Robert and Lisa Denton, Nashville, weighing 6 lbs., 1214 ozs., 21 inches long. GIRL, Allison Joy, bora Nov. 11 at 6:22 a.m. to Vicki and John DeMaagd, Lake Odessa, weighing 7 lbs., 616 ozs., 21 inches long. Native American Day celebrated, continued... Central Elementary parent Lori Conklin assists Brian Olmsted who Is adding a Native American planting stick to the com he planted. Roxanne Bouchard gives Central Elementary kindergartener Andrea Murphy some pointers on pottery making. Barry County Marriage Licenses: Kan Mac Lohela. Wyoming and C. Jeanne Kreger, Middleville. Walter Treacy McManaway. Nashville and Roxane Pauline Gates. Nashville. Fred Reed Smith. Hastings and Kristi Lynn Williams. Hastings. Patrick Jay Hines, Indiana and Stacey Ann Strickland. Dowling. Dennis James Brownell. Delton and Linda Sue W'alters. Delton. William Joseph Hunter. Virginia and Lisa Marie Thornburgh. Hastings Brian John Burley. Shelbyville and Trade Anne Spencer. Shelbyville. so family members, neighbors and friends who were guests. Those at the party included all five of his children, all of his 10 grandchildren and Lin­ da and Bob King; Duane and Ann Bump; Vi­ vian and Don Conners. Roger and Nancy StoweH and boys; Paul and Jo Anil Casarez: Ray. Felica. Amber and Marcus Cook; Frank and Jean Schwarting; Loren and Julie Oversmith, Perry and Norma Stowell; Gene and Jan Lubitz; Forest and Esther Slater; and Ann DeHoog. Cathy Lucas and Katie Carr. Lakewood United Methodist Church has raised more than $600 for two projects to feed hungry children in the last few weeks by ask­ ing members to drop loose change into two halves ofa world globe on the way out of Sun­ day service. Many bags of groceries also have been turned in. which will be taken to the Lakewood Community Food Bank at Zion Lutheran Church this week. Saturday afternoon, a van driven by 16-year-old Dave Casteel of Woodland, who was accompanied by his eighth-grade brotlier, Jeremy, turned over on Jordan Road in the 8000 mile between the Lucas farm and the home of Duane and Anne Reuther. The van ended upside-down, but both boys were wear­ ing seat belts and, although dazed and bloody, were able to crawl out and get to the Reuther home, where they asked for help. While Anne cleaned up some of their blood and packed one boy's injured wrist in ice, Duane called the Lakewood Community Volunteer Ambulance and the boys’ father, who was working in Lansing. The state police came and had the car haul­ ed away. The boys were taken to Pennock Hospital, where they were checked for neck and back injuries, as they both landed on their heads. They were released, and with their father. Mickey Casteel, returned to the Reuther home Sunday afternoon to thank them for their help and let them know they were all right. John and Dawn Lucas, who were married in Hamilton, Ontario. Nov. 15. spent two days at the Lucas farm in Woodland last week. They made a list of personal property he even­ tually will take into Canada so he could register for legal residence in that country on their way back to Hamilton. During their stay, an open house next spr­ ing in Woodland to celebrate their marriage was planned. BOY, Darrell Edward, born Nov. 12 at 10:35 a.m. to Dennis and Cheryl Slaughter, Hastings, weighing 6 lbs., 4 ozs., 19 inches long. GIRL, Natalie Marie, bom Nov. 12 at 10:00 a.m. to Kathy Feasal, Lake Odessa, weighing 8 lbs., 5 ozs., 21 inches long. SOT, Brandon'Lee Sams, bom Nov. 13 at 9:11 p.m. to Mike and Carol Sams, weighing 8 lbs., 4 ozs. BOY, Justin Raymond, bora Nov. 14 at 2:10 a.m. to Amy and Carl Piper, Lake Odessa, weighing 7 lbs., 916 ozs., 2116 inches long. BOY, Benjamin Stephen, bora Nov. IS at 9:53 a.m . to Virgil and Joy Dickinson. Hastings, weighing 10 lbs., 7 ozs., 22 inches long. )hn A. Weidenfeller, D.D.S. Quality Preventative and storative Family Dentistry 795-6000 402 Thornton, Middleville (Comer of Thornton and M-37) Doug Newton sang and spoke at Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday evening. He is the former pastor of the Church of Christ of Lake Odessa. • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Nov. 26. 1991 ore ovoiloble in the County Clerk's office ot 220 West Stote St.. Hostings, between the hours of 8:00 o.m. ond 5:00 p.m. Mondoy through Fridoy. • WANTED • Motor Route Driver ...for the Lake Odessa/Woodland area. Must be reliable and have dependable transporta­ tion 7 days a week. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: 1-800-878-1411 aksakrfe°nr For All Your Insurance Needs Homeowners • Farmowners • Automobile Business & Commercial • Boatowners & Yacht Workers’ Compensation TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE Stack Insurance Agency, Inc. CITY OF HASTINGS: riL A reminder from the Hastings Police Department that it is unlawful to park on any city street between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. Thank you. a.m. to Johnnie and Kendra Hicks, Hastings, weighing 6 lbs., 10 ozs., 2016 inches long BOY, Jordan Lee, bora Nov. 12 at 8:15 a.m. to Joe Sprague and Tracy Carpenter. Ver­ montville, weighing 7 lbs., 1116 ozs., 2116 inches long. Woodland News by Catherine Lucas Doug Newton presented a program of music about people who lived with Christ at the Lakewood United Methodist Church Sun­ day evening service. He is the former pastor of the Lake Odessa Church of Christ, which met for several years at Cunningham’s Acre. Among other songs, be sang aboutloveinany language, a song about how Joseph must have felt at Jesus' birth, and “He Is Jehovah, God of Creation.” There was a good crowd for a Sunday even­ ing service and many said they enjoyed Newton's pleasant voice. He is available to sing at weddings, parties and banquets. Betty Smith started to Turkeyvillc with Grace Gilson. Ethlyn Chase (both of whom arc 96 years old), Alice Morrow and Connie Jackson on Friday morning. Along the way. they kept hitting pockets of thick fog. and in Bellevue they narrowly missed being hit by a car that ran a stopsign. Because it looked very foggy on down the road, they decided to eat in Bellevue and come back home. When they left Bellevue and got to M-66. the road was dear, they had no further in­ cidents and enjoyed the drive home. Saturday evening from 6 to midnight, the Woodland Eagles were hosts for a Las Vegas night to benefit the Lakewood Community Volunteer Ambulance, stationed in Woodland. The event was well attended and a financial success. The Woodland Gospel Singers and the Capitalaires. gosepl singing groups, held their annual concert at Lakewood High School .Saturday evening. Roger Buxton reports that more than 300 people attended the concert this year. Elaine Benner slipped in mud getting out of her truck in an alley in Lake Odessa last week and injured her foot. The Lakewood Com­ munity Volunteer Ambulance was called and she was taken to Pennock Hospital, where xrays showed she had broken two bones in her foot. Surgery was performed and she hoped to get home early this week, but on Monday morning, an infection was discovered. At this time, she is still in the hospital getting antibiotics for the infection. It is uncertain when she will be home. A surprise retirement party for Russell Stowell was held at the home of Jim and Kathy Stowell Sunday afternoon. His five children. Sue Stowell. Doug and Susie Stowell. Barbara and Darcll Slater. Jim and Kathy Stowell and Rick Stowell, were hosts for the party. When Russell arrived and saw the yard full of cars, he tried to back up and get away, but Margaret put the car back in drive and took him in. 4 buffet luncheon was served to the 55 or BOY, Johnnie Richard, bom Nov. 11 at 7:35 !|= 128 W. MUI Street, Hastings (616) 945-9568 Representing U Hastings Mutual Insurance Company We're only silent until you need us. x, Now Taking Appointments Monday-Friday Evening Hours Available �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 28. 1991 Native American Day celebrated by Central Elementary School students Without help from the Native Americans, who taught them how to grow and harvest native crops, the pilgrims would have had very little to be thankful for that first Thanksgiving. So, it seems appropriate that with Thanksgiving just around the corner, kinder­ garten students at Hastings’ Central Elemen­ tary school spent a day learning and celebrat­ ing Native American culture. To enhance their study, a Native American from the Ottawa tribe visited the school to share old Native American legends and some new stories with students. Larry Plamondon, who lives in Delton, talked of his Ottawa heritage with kinder­ garteners and other students. His visit was funded by the Hastings Education Enrich­ ment Foundation. "We want children to know there are Michigan Indians," Plamondon said. "We're not a vanishing culture. We're alive and growing." One purpose of his visit, he said, was to "break down stereotypes of Hollywood (movies)...All Indians are not the same, that there are different tribal nations. We have overlapping beliefs." For the special day, the children, dressed in costumes they had made themselves, moved from classroom to classroom par­ ticipating in a variety of activities that young Native American’s once did. They learned survival skills like planting and grinding corn, harvesting and preparing cranberries and practiced their hunting prowess by practicing spear throwing. Students also learned a variety of Native American games and songs, and crafts and snacked on cranberry sauce and corn bread much like the first Americans must have eaten many years ago. Continued on Page 13 Brandon Carpenter and Chris Clement grind com during Central Elementary's Native American Day celebration. Native American storyteller Jim Plamondon shows an artifact to kindergarteners Charlie Heinrich and Megan McGandy. Plamondon, whose Native American heriage is tied to the Ottawa tribe, visited the school through funding by the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation. Fite No. 91-340-CH Hon. Richord M. Shutter KATHRYN N. ANDERS, Plaintiff. DENNIS J. ANDERS. De'endant DAVID H. TRIPP (P29290) 206 South Broadway • Hostings, Michigan 49058 Phone (616) 945-9585 Attorney for Plaintiff In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of the Circuit Court in the County of Barry. State of Michigan, mode and entered on October 31. 1991. In a certain cause therein pending wherein Kathryn N. Anders was Plaintiff and Dennis J. Anders was Defendant, notice Is hereby given that I shall sell at public sale to the highest bidder, at the East Steps of the Courthouse situated In the Ci­ ty of Hostings, County of Barry, on January 9,1992. at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, all that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Hope. County of Barry. State of Michigan, described as follows: Part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 19, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, commenc­ ing at the East 1/4 post, thence South on Section line 21 rods for place of beginning, thence South 15 rods, thence West 21 rods, thence North 15 rods, thence East 21 rods to place of beginning, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan. Subject to all conditions, restrictions ond Students listened as Jim Plamondon spoke about old Indian legends. easements of record. Dated: November 21, 1991 Nancy Boersma County Clerk Drafted by: David H. Tripp (P29290) Attorney at Law 206 South Broadway Hostings. Michigan 49058 Phone (616) 945-9585 24a:ntofsole (1/2) State of Mkhigan Probate Court County of Barry MOTKE or HEARING TO IDENTIFY FATHER ANO DETERMINE O* TERMINATE HIS RIGHTS In tbo Fll« Ho. 91-22S4-AD moHor ol Filo Number 9I-22SFAD odoptee TO: Clorence E. Smith Whose whereabouts ore unknown TAKE NOTICE: On December 19. 1991 at 11:30 a.m.. in the Probale courtroom. 220 West Court Street, Hostings. Michigan 49058. before Judge Richord H. Show. Judge of Probate a hearing will be hold Io determine the identity of the father of the above nomed child who was born July 16. 1976, at Hostings. Barry County, Michigan to Sue Ann Hester, who has joined with her husband in a peti­ Andrew Conklin from Central Elementary picks out a fish to place on top of the corn he just planted. Early to realize the benefits of composting, Native Americans used fish to fertilize their crops. tion for adoption. ... . „ . At the hearing the rights of the father shall be determiend or terminated. YOUR FAILURE TO AP­ PEAR AT THIS HEARING SHALL CONSTITUTE A DENIAL OF YOUR INTEREST IN THE CUSTODY OF THE CHILD. WHICH SHALL RESULT IN THE COURT’S TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD. November 21. 1991 Robert L. Byington (P27621) 222 West Apple Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-9557 Sue Ann Kidder. Petitioner INNOCENT Tiffany Easey. Megan McGandy and Sarah Paine take time out to have a pow wow in one of the tepees set up in Central Elementary's annex. NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE with Native American throwing sticks. (11/28) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 28, 1991 — Page 11 Lakewood eagers end season with 15-9 mark Eaton Rapids tops Lady Vikes for third time this year by Todd Tuber gen Sports Editor Eaton Rapids and Lakewood played for the third time this season in Monday night's regional semi-final game at Ionia. Both teams knew each other very well, so the outcome boiled down to which team could do the little things better. For the Lady Vikes, the biggest little thing was keeping center Tricia Pierson in the game. And with the help of the officials, they weren't able to do that. The result was a season-ending 56-38 loss to the state-ranked Greyhounds. Lakewood finished the season with an overall record of 15-9. Three of those nine losses came at the hands of Eaton Rapids. Pierson was whistled for two quick fouls in the first quarter, the second of which sent her to the bench with 3:48 left in the period and the Vikes enjoying a 6-5 advantage Lakewood coach Ron Coppess knew that it was only a matter of time before the Greyhounds would make a run with Pierson on the pines. "The game really came down to the fact that they had all their players in there," Coppess said. "Once thay cailed those touch fouls on (Pierson), it really worked on her mind. She couldn't be as aggressive as she usually is." That run occurred a short time later in the second quarter, when the Greyhounds ran off eight unanswered points to take a 20-13 lead. The Vikes' Yvette Weller scored a pair of late second-quarter buckets— one on an offensive rebound and the other off a nice feed from Kristie Thorley— to slice the Lakewood deficit to 20-17 by halftime. BOWLING RESULTS ■ YMCA-Youth Council’s Adult Indoor Soccer Wednesday P.M. Friendly Home Parties 34-14; Mace’s Phar­ macy 29-19; Misfits 28-20; Varneys Stables 27-21; Nashville Locker 26-22; Valley Realty 25-23; Easy Rollers 23-25; Hair Care Center 21-27; Lifestyles 20-28; - 7-41. High Gaines and Series - B. Hathaway 209-578; F. Schneider 175-470; S. Penn­ ington 182-467; M. Brimmer 180-463; P. Castleberry 181-476; L. Johnson 165-436; B. Norris 168-443; B. Johnson 158-432; J. Kasinsky 150-421; C. Trumbull 163-391; C. Shellenbarger 128-350; E. Mcsecar 179; K. Becker 180; B. Smith 163; M. Matson 163; R. Kuempel 155: B. High 167; S. Brimmer 133; R. Murphy 153. Bowlerettes Andrus of Hastings 32 'A-15 '6; Kent Oil 27- 21; D.J. Electric 27-21; Hecker's Ins. 25%-22%; Brittens Concrete 2316-2416; Dorothy’s Hairstyling 23-25; Al and Pete’s Sport Shop 20-28; Good Time Pizza 13%-34%. Good Games and Series - J. Gardner 186-490; S. Pennington 179-516; D. Brumm 189-505 Good Gaines - L. Elliston 173; J. Elliston 162; E. 158; J. Fowler 169; B. Ulrich 165; S. Merrill 183; B. Wilson McMillen 175; G. Potter 158; K. 164; J. Hamilton 185; J. Richardson Blakely 160. Team W-L-T Yellow.......................................................... 1-0-0 White............................................................ 1-0-0 Green............................................................ 1-0-0 Grey..............................................................0-1-0 Blue.............................................................. 0-1-0 Maroon........................................................ 0-1-0 Navy.............................................................0-1-0 Monday Mixers Three Ponies Tack 32'6-15%; Outward Thursday Angels McDonalds 33-15; Cornerstone Realty 28- 20; T.J.’s 24'6-19'6; Cracker Backs 24-16; Hastings Mutual 23-25; Stefano's 18%-21%; Brown Jug 13-27; Sud’s Girls 12-32. Good Gaines and Series - J. Lewis 165; N. Kloosterman 151; M. Ingram 149; R. Haight 203- 190; D. Snyder 201; P. Miller 165-155; C. Garrett 150; L. Aspinall 166-187; G. Gumsey 184-177; S. Everett 170; J. Morean 170; C. Burpee 167; D. Clark 125; B. Whitaker 181; P. Norris 189; L. Apsey 172; J. Bolo 145. Siena’s Brown to miss entire season with back problem Forming Hastings High basketball star Mike Brown will miss the entire basketball season with a protruding disc, according to Siena College Head Basketball Coach Mike Deane. Brown, a senior, has not practiced at all with the team this season and will be medically redshirted, which will give him an additional year of eligibility. Brown has a protrusion of the disc between the L5-S1 vertebra, which is the fifth vertabra of the lumbar spine and the first.vertabra. of. th* tierum, according to Siena Athletic Tndner Greg Danshaw. The disc protrusion is causing pressure to the nerve root of the spinal column. Womens High Game and Series - R. Haight 186; L. Tilley 196; K. Becker 184; D. Oliver 210; D.A. Snyder 151; D. Snyder 189; R. Rine 200; J. Ogden 185: F. Ruthruff 183; D. Behmdt 186; A. Allen 162; S. Wamkle 150; S. SanBom 189-541; D. VanCampen 175. Thursday A.M. Cracker Backs 33'6-18'6; Tea For Three 33-19; Who Cares 32-20; Hummers 31-21; Question Marks 29'6-22'6; Valley Realty 28%-23%; Varneys 28-24; Slow Pokes 24-28; Marys 24-28; Bosleys 23'6-28'6; Kreative Komcr 19'6-32'6; Leftovers 21-31; Northland Opt. 18*6-33'6; Kloostermans 18-34. High Games and Series - A. Perez 197-518; K. Thomason 188462. C. Ryan 139; S. Vandenburg 182-504; A. Allen 192479; L. Allen 144; R Kuempel 157; P Godbey 175473; S. Lambert 175456; L. Williams 163; B. Fisher 159; C. Stuart 162. S. Brimmer 186; J. McKeough 159; J. Ward 158; J. Appleman 166; M.L. Bitgood 168; N Hummel 165; M. Steinbrecher 174. "The protrusion of (Brown's) disc is causing the pain he is experiencing in his tailbone area," Danshaw said last week. "(Brown) will fly home to Michigan to have surgery done early next week." Brown's surgery was scheduled for yesterday morning. "The important thing is that (Brown's) surgery goes well, and that he heals properly and is pain free," Deane said. "His basketball career will be here waiting for him next season, and I am happy that he decided to redshirt and return for aribdier year." Brown has played in 93 games (38 as a starter), during his Siena career. He was the Saints* third-leading scorer a year ago, averaging 9.7 pointe per game. Deane expected him to start at off-guard this year. "From a basketbail standpoint, his loss makes us that much more of an inexperienced team," Deane said. "Without his outside shooting ability, we will become a less-dangerous shooting club. "The positive aspect is that (Brown) will be back next year when this year’s group of freshman are more experienced. Perhaps that helps our development for *92-93." night with a game at the University of Massachusetts. GET YOUR COPIES Hastings Sunday Mixed Hooter Crew 33-15; Holley Rollers 31-17; H & H 29 19; BSers 28-20; Alley Cats 28-20; Sandbaggers 28-20; Wanderers 25-23; Die Hards 24-24; Gutterdusters 24-24; Load Hogs 24-24; Pin Busters 22-22; Chug A Lugs 21- 27; Green Backs 19-29; Get Along Gang 19- 29; Rude Ones 19-29; Friends 18-22; Really Rottens 18-30; Misfits 17-31. Men High Gaines and Series - K. Lambeth 196-538; D. Snyder 199; M. Seger 201; R. Little 201-543; M. Tilley 210-569; R. Mack 196; B. Dayton 182; R. Snyder 192; R. Snyder III 177; D. Fouty 179; R. Ogden 198; C. Keeler 192; F. Huey 188; R. Bowman 195; M. Cole 203-578; B. Lake 203; S. San­ born 182; J. Barnum 201; D. Welsch 179; W. Friend Jr. 179. tear it apart, you can always find games that you thought you should have won. But we gained a lot of poise over the course of the year." Lak wood's Carmen Brown (33) scrambles for a loose ball during the Lady Vikes’ 56-38 loss to Eaton Rapids. Lakewood finished the season with a 15-9 overall record. White 8 vs. Blue 3; Yellow 12 vs. Maroon 5; Green 3 vs. Navy 1. Tuesday Mixed Naughty & Nice 35-17; Consumers Concrete 34-18; Finishing Touch 30-22; Thornapplt Valley Equipment 28-24; Cascade Home Improvement 27-25; Wood­ mansee Construction 26-26; Alley Cats 25-27; Admiral 24-28; J&S Auto 24-28; Millers Carpet 21-31; Middle Lakers 21-31; Nells Printing 18-34. Men High Games & Series K. Chandler 531; G. Hause 211; D. Endres 210; M. Root 179. F. Huey picked up 4-10 split Women High Games & Series B. Norris 181428; E. Neymelyer 178; V. Norris 414; J. Bryans 163; P. Corkwell 172; K. Schlachter 156; G. Buchanan 195. have expected. "This was a real special group," he said. "They had a terrific season. "When you look back on the season and to be just as aggressive on offense. That's what she did." Greyhound center Amy Banz scored six fourth-quarter points to keep Lakewood from getting any closer. Burns and Bartz shared Eaton Rapids scoring honors with 14 points apiece. Leanne Opoka and Trisha Robinson added seven each. Hickey led all scorers with 17 points. Weller and Carmen Brown chipped in eight for the Vikings. Coppess refused to let the loss spoil an otherwise outstanding season. He said that his team improved by leaps and bounds and posted more victories than even he might Game Results Appearand. JWIIJ. UlllkllllUJ^IUI "OWT 29-19; Deweys Auto Body 27-21; Ferrcllgas 26-22; Miller Real Estate 26-22; Michelob 2516-2216; Hastings Bowl 24-24; Rowdie Girls 20-28; Lazy Girls Inc. 20-28; Girrbachs 20- 28; Dads Post <241 19-29; Miller Carpet 18- 30; Pioneer Apartments 15-33. * Good Gaines and Series - F. Girrbach 211-619; M. Nystrum 180-508; R. Kuempel 188-487; D. Kelley 186-507; S. VanDenburg 202-547; S. Lancaster 172-467; M. Wieland 192-503; H. Hewitt 179-490; J. Donnini 224-526; B. Anders 201-506; S. Dryer 166489; M. Kill 167476. Good Games - M. Maus 161; P. Harr­ ington 164; J. Burnley 152; M. Snyder 167; T. Allen 134; A. Elliston 167; J. Rice 194; L. Walton 161; K. Schantz 162; P. Steortz 145. With an ineffective Pierson, Viking guard Ahn Hickey kept picked up the slack with a "’ide assortment of twisting, turning shots and drives to the basket. Hickey scored inside the three-minute mark of the third quarter to pull Lakewood within six, 33-27. But the Vikes could get no closer. Eaton Rapids guard Meghan Burns, whom Coppess described as "possibly the best player we've played against all year," keyed a 7-2 Greyhound spurt to effectively ice the game. Lakewood made one last desperate run, again drawing to within six , 41-35, on a pair of free throws by Hickey with 4:55 remaining. "(Hickey) realy did an outstanding job," Coppess said. "When you're playing a team that plays aggressive defensively, you have Banner at any of these area locations... 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Battle Creek Country Store ■ Bellevue Woodland Centre - Woodland �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 28, 1991 Viking, Trojan trios highlight all-county cage team Ann Hickey, Lakewood Kristie Thoriey, Lakewood by Todd Tubergen and was second on the team in rebounding and steals. Ploeg, who shot 44 percent from the floor, had 25 points in TK's district­ clinching 45-36 win over Wayland. Daniels, a second-team All-Twin Valley pick, was the Saxons' second-leading scorer and leading rebounder. She shot 48 percent from the floor and 57 percent from the line. Daniels averaged 9.4 points in league games. The backcourt is led by Middleville's Alicia Batson, the lone repeat first-team selection from 1990. Batson was not asked to shoot as much this season, but did a fine job running the Trojan offense. Nevertheless, Batson averaged 10.0 points, six assists and 5.5 steals for the O-K Blue co-champions. She is a two-time all-league pick. Maple Valley's Janet Boldrey rounds out the first team. Arguably the quickest player in the county, Boldrey averaged 13.7 points and. 5.3 rebounds per game. She also led the LiOns in steals and assists. Boldrey, an AllSMAA first-team pick, was a second-team all-county selection a year ago. Lakewood's backcourt tandem of Ann Hickey and Kristie Thoriey lead the second ream. Thoriey, the Vikes’ floor leader, handled the ball the majority of the time and Sports Editor It is no coincidence that the Middleville and Lakewood girls basketball teams defeated arch-rivals to claim district championships and advance to regional play this week at Ionia. Both teams had raw athletic talent Both had experienced point guards running their offense. Both had go-to players in the post The Vikes and Trojans also had one other thing in common. Each team placed three players on the 1991 version of the All-Barry County Girls Basketball Team. Hastings had two all-county players, while young Delton and Maple Valley teams each had one representative. Lakewood center Tricia Pierson leads the first team. Pierson, a second-team pick last year, led the county in scoring (21.2 p.p.g.); rebounding (9.5 r.p.g.); blocked shots (3.0 per game); and field goal percentage (60.2%). An outstanding leaper with great quickness for a post player, Pierson scored 30 points and hauled down 17 rebounds in a 66-60 win over Ionia in the district finals. Joining Pierson in the front court is Middleville's Carla Ploeg and Hastings' Heather Daniels. Ploeg, a sophomore, led the Trojans in scoring with a 10.9 average Anne Endsley, Hastings averaged just 2.8 turnovers per game. She also had 5.9 thefts per game, 3.2 assists, 4.0 deflections and was a 71 percent free tlirow shooter. Hickey averaged seven points per game and was one of Lakewood’s top perimeter threats. Hickey, who averaged seven points, six steals and three assists per game, had a game-high 17 points in Monday's regional loss to state-ranked Eaton Rapids. TK's Laura Donker led the Trojans in rebounds with 185 and also scored just under 10 points per game. She shot 49 percent from the floor and was a solid low-post defender for 18-5 Middleville. Anne Endsley was voted by her teammates as the Saxons M.V.P. and hustle award winner this season. The scrappy Endsley, an honorable-mention all­ conference pick, led Hastings in scoring with a 9.0 average. She added 105 rebounds, 57 steals and 62 assists and posted a triple double— double figures in points, rebounds and assists- in a game earlier in the season. Moresman, an. Att-Kalamazoo. Valley first-team nomination, played giiard or forward and provided senior leadership for a young Delton team this year. Moresman averaged 8.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, four steals and three assists per contest. TK season ends at regionals Lady Trojan throw scare at champs by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor Somebody forgot to tell the Middleville girls basketball team that West Catholic was the overwhelming favorite in Monday’s regional semi-final game at Ionia. After all, didn't the Falcons have four returning starters back from last year's Class B state championship team? But the feisty Lady Trojans gave the defending champs all they wanted and then some before finally succumbing 40-34. The second-ranked Falcons advanced to meet Eaton Rapids in Wednesday's championship game with a berth in the state quarterfinals at stake. Middleville finished the season with an overall marie of 18-5. "I was very pleased with the way we played," a proud Trojan coach Jim Sprague said after the game. "We played very, very well. “These girls have a lot to be proud of." Middleville, which qualified for the regional by winning the Hastings district last week, tied the score at 33-33 with 2:54 remaining on a bucket by sophomore Carla Ploeg, who followed a miss by teammate Kim Wohlford and scored on the put-back. The Trojans then got the ball back on a turnover and milked the clock down to 1:52 before taking a timeout. Middleville continued to run the clock down until Becky Reigler was whistled for a loose-ball foul with 1:10 remaining. West all-state candidate Kellie Swierbut, whom Reigler had held to just four previous points, converted what turned out to be the winning points from the line. Falcon center Stacy Dobrygoski extended the lead to four with 43 seconds remaining on a bucket following two offensive rebounds. Sprague said that the basket may have been the deciding blow. "If Laura (Donker) had been in there, I don't think they would have had three chances," he said. "Having her out of the game really hurt us." Donker, a junior center, was plagued by foul problems throughout the game and had fouled out with 3:10 left. Ploeg sliced the West lead to 37-34 with TK’s Laura Donker tries to pass the ball through the sagging West Catholic zone defense to teammate Carla Ploeg in Monday's 40-34 loss. Ploeg had eight points in the first quarter, but was held to just six the rest of the way. West’s Stacey Dobrygoski (30) and Kellie Swierbut (33) defend. 29 seconds left by splitting a pair of free throws, and Reigler quickly fouled the Falcons' Bridget Lamoreaux, who split her two charity tosses. But West's Dana Danevicz grabbed the offensive rebound and banked in the game's final points. The Falcons, who trailed 21-20 at the half, appeared to have taken control of the game in the third quarter. A Dobrygoski hoop with 1:30 left in the quarter gave them their largest lead to that point, 29-23. But Middleville used the offensive glass to slice the lead to 29-26 by the end of the quarter. Mandy Pranger grabbed a missed shot and scored. Ploeg then got an offensive board and was fouled. She split the free throws. The Falcons took a seven-point lead early in the fourth quarter, but the Trojans again rallied. Alicia Batson and Donker combined to hit three free throws and Wohlford scored on another second chance to pull TK within two midway through the quarter. Batson set the tone for the entire contest by drilling a triple on the Trojans' opening possession of the game. Ploeg then kept the game close with eight points in the quarter as West had a 15-13 lead after one. But the Falcons controlled Ploeg with a sagging zone the rest of the way. Sprague said that it was a case of West exploiting the Trojans' weakness, perimeter shooting. “They knew we didn't shoot very well from outside," he said. "They sagged on Carla and left the wing open. We couldn't get tire ball inside after that." Ploeg led all scorers with 14 points, while Wohlford and Batson each had six. Batson added four assists, while Jessica Weatherhead came off the bench to lead the Trojan rebounders with nine. Donker had three steals despite limited playing time. Dobrygorski led the Falcons with a dozen points, while Lamoreaux and Caryn Wieber added eight apiece. Marcy Moresman, Delton Laura Donker, Middleville 1991 All-Barry County Girls Basketball Team FIRST TEAM C Tricia Pierson F Carla Ploeg F Heather Daniels G Alicia Batson G Janet Boldrey Lakewood Middleville Hastings Middleville Maple Valley SR SO JR SR SR 5-10 5-8 5-11 5-6 5-5 SECOND TEAM C Laura Donker F Anne Endsley F Marcy Moresman G Kristie Thoriey G Ann Hickey Middleville Hastings Delton Lakewood Lakewood JR JR SR SR JR 5-10 5-6 5-4 5-6 5-6 The Skinny by Todd Tubergen Area girls hoops programs on the rise It is not surprising that girls basketball often takes a back seat to football in terms of fan interest and media attention when it comes to fall sports. After all, prep football and boys basketball are the revenue sports. They draw the most fans, and therefore, attract the most coverage from the media. This is particularly true in Barry County, where football is most certainly king. Hastings, Middleville, Maple Valley and Delton Kellogg can annually be found in the thick of their respective conference races and in the hunt for coveted playoff berths. Lakewood, after some lean years, appears to be ready to join that club. But let's give the girls basketball programs from those five schools their due as well. While the girls may not be able to compete with the grid teams as far as gate receipts are concerned, they most certainly offer their own unique brand of excitement This year. Lakewood and Middleville each claimed district crowns over teams that had frustrated them in recent tournaments. The Trojans also won a share of the O-K Blue conference title. Hastings, eliminated by Middleville in the district semis last week, also had a noteworthy season. Coach Jack Longstreet whose team finished 9-12 in the tough Twin Valley, believes lessons learned by his young squad will pay off next season. "We were a young team" he said. "But what I was encouraged by was the tremendous attitude the gir'j had. They never gave up. I'm really looking forward to next year." The season was particularly trying, and at the same time, satisfying, for Longstreet After all, his team improved three games over last year's mark despite the absence of two-time league player of the year Kelle Young, who missed the entire season (except for part of the district loss) with a knee injury. Yet Longstreet was adamant about not using the loss of Young as an excuse for pitching in the tent His players were a scrappy group, and they posted some big wins, including victories over Albion and Sturgis. They also gave an unbeaten Coldwater team all it could handle in the season finale. Middleville coach Jim Sprague also has his program right where he wants it. The Trojan frosh went undefeated and the junior varsity also won a league title. TK’s varsity team finally got past Wayland in the districts and nearly shocked defending state champion West Catholic in the regional semi-finals. Combine the young talent coming up from the freshman and jayvee squads with returnees like Carla Ploeg and Laura Donker, and you have the makings of the league favorite next season. Lakewood, which plays arguably the toughest schedule among county schools, had another in a long line of successful seasons, despite losing standouts like Deanna Richard and April Johnson to graduation. Coach Ron Coppess, in his 18th year, has tremendous community support. The Lakewood Lady Vikes club has been a large part of the program's success, raising funds and otherwise supporting the program through its presence. All schools should have a similar club. Delton and Maple Valley each put young teams on the floor this season, yet still managed respectable won-loss records. Dwight Lamphier's Panthers will probably contend for the KVA title next season, as last season's 20-0 jayvee team will be back for its senior year. The Lions will miss Janet Boldrey next year, but coach Jerry Reese will return 12 of 15 players from his year-end roster. Maple Valley could also contend in the SMAA. The above girls teams don't draw staggering numbers of fans. They aren't as quick and don't score as many points as their male counterparts. So what's my point? The point is that they are fun to watch. They scrap. They hustle. They work hard. And they win. How long until next year's opener? �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 28, 1991 — Page 9 From Time to Time. By Esther Walton Wallace Feed and Seed Store The ‘‘Egg Truck," a 1923 Model T Ford similar to the one used by Wallace Feed and Seed Store. By Guest Writer: Joyce F. Weinbrecht This article, from the Memoirs of Walter Wallace, is about the manner in which he became a feed and seed store owner. The manuscript was supplied by Jean Wallace Mulliken. The company for which Mr. Wallace had been selling plant-setter machines went out of business in late 1931, leaving him without a job, as be had sold his interest in the Wallace­ Bumford Grocery to Jay Mead. He tried his hand at selling used cars, but didn’t find this to his liking. He wrote: “I walked west on Main Stret, (Slate Street) to Mr. McLrary’s Feed and Seed Store. (Checkerboard). After visiting a few minutes with him. I asked him if he had ever thought about selling his store. (I had heard that he wanted to sell.) I asked him if I could look around a little and talk to Eldon Farrell his clerk. “After looking around the store and storage room. 1 asked Eldon if I should buy the store, would he stay and work for me? He replied that he would be glad to do so. "We talked about the business in general. J found out that they were only selling about eight tons of feed per month. Farrell felt that the store could triple if he had someone to help him. "After getting information on the different types of feed and other merchandise they were trying to sell, we both agreed that the potential was good for increasing the business under the right management. "1 told McLravy that I would buy all of the saleable merchandise at a cost price, but would not take any unsaleable goods at any price. He said that be was getting too old to do justice to the business and would sell it for cash on those terms. "Before sundown that day in February, I had bought a business which I knew nothing about, so far as type of merchandise was concerned. "The first thing we did was to clean the store thoroughly and rearrange the merchan­ dise in neater and better displays. We put prices on all merchandise and got new glass jars for the smaller seeds. In fact, we rear­ ranged the entire store. My mono is, and has always been, ‘Courtesy to the Customers.’ "Our business started to increase until we were selling two car loads (railroad cars) per month. The seed business started to increase rapidly. I took on the agency for the DeLavel Separator and Milker, Jamesway poultry equipment, and Jamesway barn equipment. "Later, we put a feed truck on the road, go­ ing as far as Gull Lake serving Butterfield Farms, Lake Hill Farms, Lockshore Farms, Sherman Farms and many other customers along the route, furnishing them with Purina Feed and other merchandise as needed. “This called for extra help. I hired Elmer "Duff” Laubaugh to do the trucking and Ivan Gaskill to help Eldon in the store. "I spent most of my time ‘on the road’ sell­ ing (creme) separators, and milking machines as well as servicing them. Keith Yerty, my son-in-law helped some in the store and sold baby chicks to farmers, making the sum of 'boxincur was growirtgv-antbUe iwtTc> obliged to rent the old C.K.&S. Depot for storage room. This made it easy to unload directly from the box cars on the track. (The C.K. & S. had a railroad siding and loading dock.) I hired another full time clerk, Leslie Lockwood. We were making money... “We sold our house on 326 East Bond and bought a home at 536 S. Montgomery. (This is the same house Simon Vollink owned when he was managing the Hirsch Bros. Pickle Fac­ tory and inventing the plant-setter.) “About four years after I started in the feed and seed store business, Roman Feldpausch started a cash and carry warehouse store. The French Milling Company of Middleville was making low grade poultry, cattle and hog feed, which Mr. Feldpausch started selling at 10 cents per bag profit. He did this (as a loss leader) to draw customers into the store so that they would buy groceries and meat. "This did cut intoour business badly. I was more discouraged *1*° 1 learned that Mr. Larsen had bought the store building we were renting from Mr. McLravy- We were advised that wc must vacate as quickly as possible. "I rented a store four doors west (229 W. State Street). This was known as the Whitney Building. Wc reduced our stock of feeds and other supplies and kept more of our merchan­ dise down at the warehouse (in the old C.K. & S. Depot). I used half the store for feeds and seeds and put the cream station at the back. "In the meantime. 1 had contacted a wholesale grocery in Battle Creek and put in a nice display of groceries and meals. 1 also bought a large meat counter with a freezing compartment. I soon found that the grocery store was producing more revenue with less work than the feed store. We enlarged our grocery store until wc had a full line of groceries and meat. Wc also kept the cream station. “I regretted the loss of Eldon Farrel. who had full charge of the feed store. He planned to go back to his farm near Woodland. "Leslie Lockwood and I talked of putting an appliance store into the building we had vacated six months earlier, as it had not yet been rented. Wc finally completed the ar­ rangements and got together about $4,000, rented the store for about S55 per month, and bought a stock of merchandise. We were in the appliance business. “This was in the spring of 1937. Mr. Lockwood took over full management of the store. Mrs. Lockwood was the bookkeeper. I helped as much as 1 could... In 1937, Walter Wallace met Kathryn Bouma, whose husband had died in 1929. (Ruby Gaskill Wallace had died in 1936 following an 11-year illness.) They were mar­ ried on Jan. 3, 1938. “Kathryn took her place in our home with the children graciously and also helped at the store when needed. We had closed our feed and seed store and were using all of the building for the grocery store. "In 1937 our applianhce store was grow­ ing, demanding more time than 1 could give it. so I decided to sell the grocery store. Now I was free to spend full time at the appliance store with Les Lockwood... "We were trying hard to build a stock of merchandise. Our trade was growing, but we were still short of capital to buy quantities and prices were rising. The depression was in­ creasing all over the country. Merchants were having trouble getting merchandise. This was in the early part of 1940. "We could not buy Maytag washers except in car-load lots. The same was true of radios and refrigerators and all major appliances. The dealers who had plenty of money could buy by the car load and hold them for higher prices. "We were caught in a squeeze, as our in­ ventory went down we continued to lose trace discounts. We continued to maintain our ser­ vice department. "Charles Murphy was the serviceman in the appliance store. Hi’ later invented a magnetic sounding apparatus which is used on radios, high fidelity cqurrihient and television 3Yong with other?.' Started! a factory' in Vermontville, Michigan, Avhich is called ’Michigan Magnetic.? Manufacturing Company.’ "We knew that sooner or later we would have to close. In 1923, Jay Mead, who was an aiderman for the second and third wards (of the City of Hastings) was leaving the city to work for the Brach Candy company. He asked me to finish out his term, if it was agreeable with the City Council... "I held this position for six and one-half years. I served with Mayor John Woolen, John Wizen, Henry Wellman. Ed Goodyear. William Shader, Henry Sheldon, Charles Clark and Hany Miller. Following my terms as aiderman, I was nominated and elected to the office of city clerk, receiving a salary of $2,900 per year. "On Nov. 13, 1938, 1 was nominated for the office of State Representative. This was a complete surprise. I did not solicit because I did not feel that I was qualified. Also, Barry County had a solid Republican majority, but to my surprise 1 ran far ahead of the regular Democrat majority. "I guess I can say this: it was the first office of any kind that I lost in an election. I guess I was born with political blood in my veins, as my parents were workers in the Democratic Party. I served in the various offices of city and county government for 23% years.” (Writer’s Note: Walter L. Wallace was a resident at Provincial House Hastings where he died on May 3, 1974, at the age of 88. He is buried at the Freeport Cemetery. Kathryn Wallace died at Provincial House in 1982) Animal shelter deals with 'homeless’, too The staff at the Barry County Animal Shelter is asking individuals, families and businesses to remember there is a homeless group in the community that isn’t getting much publicity. That group is the county’s unwanted pet population. "An estimated 200 dogs and cats arc brought to the shelter each month,” said Chief Animal Control Officer Julie Mitchell. "Of that number, 20 percent are lucky to find new homes.” The remainder, approximately 160 a month, are destroyed. Stray dogs are kept for seven days and stray cats for four days. A large glass container can be seen in the shelter's office area. It’s filled with 4,372 gumballs, which represents one unspayed dog or cat and her unspayed offspring for the next seven generations. Assistant Chief Animal Control Officer Pam Ronchetti said, "There is one major dif­ ference between the two homeless problems. The human problem is a result of economics. The problem we deal with here at the animal shelter is caused by a lack of owner responsibility." Deer hunting season adds to the pet popula­ tion at the shelter. Ronchetti said. "This time of the year we receive a large number of Uagles. Some get separated from their owners and eventually are reunited. However, many are simply abandoned in the woods by hunters when the season is over.” Besides cold weather, winter brings with it a substantial increase in the number of pets brought to the shelter. Many owners find that caring for their pets becomes a burden when the temperature drops. Mitchell said, “They (the owners) don't want to walk in the snow to give the animal Legal Notices Synopsis of Minutes HOPE TOWNSHIP Regular Board Mooting Stat* of Michigan Probate Coart November 11, 1991 — 7:30 p.m. Pledge to the flog by all present. All Board Members present. Four residents, one guest, Mr. Lou VanLlere, WW Engineering and Science. Agenda approved as corrected. Approved October 15, 1991 regular Board meeting minutes and received Treasurers report. Received all correspondence and committee reports: donations for use of hall from Galloway and Higgins families. Payment of all listed bills approved. Received petition from Woodland Drive Hlnewood Plat for establishment of special assess­ ment district for asphalting and directed Super­ visor Baker to verify signatures on petition. Updates given on Lakeside Mobile Home Park and Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System. ■ Invoices- approved- foe payment- tp-SAMBC&WA amount of $258,43 'subcontractor payment and special assessment revenues per Contract. Approved hi.ing France Tree Co. to remove large Chinese elm tree Brush Ridge cemetery cost $700. Awarded snow removal blds township hall to Tyler Guernsey Snowplowing and township cemeteries to John J. Weyerman. Adopted guideline pollfy for termination of of­ PUBLICATION ANO NOTICE OF HEARING fice; Ordinance 91-1-A amendment to Ordinance No. 5 Re: Boca and National Codes: Resolution recommending Ethel Boz* to new Administrative Board Re: E-911 Central Dispatch. Igowild Heights Plot to remain RL-1 Re: Public Hearing. Established $10 fee for rental properly, adver­ tise same. Approved Supervisor's appointment of William Westerveld to Planning Commission until April I. 1993 Re: Packard's termination 10/15/91; 1991 Treasurers tax motions. Appointed Trustees Peake and Woods to com­ mittee to research land lor cemetery. Adjournment 10:35 p.m. Shirley R. Cose. Clerk Attested to by: Patricia I. Baker. Supervisor (11/28) Synopsis of the Regular Meethvof the JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD November 13, 1991 * Reports of Committees presented. Authorized auxiliary members of Fire Depart­ ment as Medical First Responders. Motion approved to open account with Auto Works. Authorized hiring Smith's Appraisal Service to update property appraisal cords for new construc­ tion and additions. Approved vouchers in amount of $8,830.54. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: (II728) Supervisor Verfyn Stevens NEWS. The DeLavel Agency sign used by the Wallace Feed and Seed Store. It was recovered from the C.K.&S. Depot at the time it was torn down In 1985. NASHVILLE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER -Offering New Therapies Not Available at Other Area Clinics' Dr. Michael Callton • Back Pain • Neck Pain • Headaches • Leg & Arm Pains • Numbness & Tingling • Work Injuries • Auto Injuries • Sports Injuries • Farm Injuries ; NEW PATIENT SPECIAL । Examination, X-Rays, $EOO । and Treatment...................... — O | MUST BRING COUPON TO REDEEM OFFER • OFCER EXPIRES I1I2M1 127 S. Main St, Nashville Ph. 852-2070 shared with a friend who’s near orfar! LPN/RN Full-time Days 7-3 part-time 3-11 part-time 11-7 Available New wage scale, health, dental and life insurance. .40 weekend differential. Atten­ dance bonus lottery. Paid personal days. 2 weeks vacation after 6 months. Please call Sharon Bridges at... Tender care HASTINGS 945-9564 Apply in person at... 240 NORTH ST., HASTINGS, Ml food and fresh water, bring the pet inside out of the cold, or want it around the Christmas tree." Mitchell has some advice for holiday shoppers: “Pets should not be given as Christmas gifts," she said. "It’s not a good idea to pick another person’s pet, especially a child. Four to five months after the holidays are over, the shelter receives a large number of the un­ wanted presents, which are no longer cute now that they’ve passed the puppy or kitten stage.” Feeding the animals is a challenge. Like their human counterparts, animal shelters de­ pend greatly on the generosity of their com­ munities in order to provide care for homeless dogs and cats. Nationally, Gaines and Ken-L-Ration have joined forces to create programs designed to increase community awareness of the pro­ blems animals shelters face. Locally, businesses such as the Wholesale Club of Grand Rapids assist the Barry County shelter by donating bags of dog and cat food that have broken open and can’t be sold to its customers. The shelter staff is asking the public to con­ tribute old blankets, throw rugs or anything that can be used as bedding for the animals. One visitor said, “Sleeping on a cold ce­ ment floor is not a pleasant thought for man or man’s best friend.” The shelter also will accept dog and cat food, cat litter, kennels, or any other pet care items. All donations are tax deductible. The Barry County Animal Shelter is located in Hastings at 825 West Apple Street. Its hours of operation are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Ci­ ty Council will hold a public hearing on Mon­ day, December 9,1991, at 7:45 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, on the request of Louis Padnos Iron and Metal Company, for a transfer of an Industrail Facilities Exemption Certificate, from Summit Steel Processing Corporation to Louis Padnos lorn and Metal Company, at property located at 519 E. Railroad St. described as: CITY OF HASTINGS, 519 E. RAILROAD’ST. COM. ON THE N LINE OF RAILROAD ST. AT A PT WHERE THE N LINE OF SD ST. INTERSECTS THE W LINE OF THE NE V4 OF SEC. 17-3N-8W FOR POB, TH S 45 DEG E ALONG N LINE OF RAILROAD ST. 439 FT. TH N 45 DEG E 264.25 FT, TH 45 DEG W 138 6 FT. TH S 78 DEG E 112.2 FT. TH N 47 DEG 30 MIN W M3 FT TO EDGE OF THE THORNAPPLE RIVER, TH SW'LY TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE EDGE OF THE THORNAPPLE RIVER & THEN N&S ’A LINE OF SEC. 17-3N-8W, TH S 1 DEG 30 MIN W 188 FT TO P.O.B. INCLUDING ALL OF BLK 5 & PART OF LOTS 2. 3. 8 BLK 4 BENNETT & KENFIELDS ADD. This notice is given pursuant to the provi­ sions of Act 198 P.A. of 1974 as amended Sharon Vickery, City Clerk Fit* No. 91-207749-NC In the matter of Adam Lee Vair. Social Security Number 375-84-0523. To Albert Voir, whose address is unknown, and whose interest in the matter may be barred or af­ fected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: On December 19. 1991 at 4:00 p.m., in the probate courtroom, 220 West Court St., Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Show Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of Adorn Lee Vair to Adam Lee Smith. The change of nome is not sought for fraudulent intent. November 15. 1991 David A. Dimmers (PI 2793) Dimmers, McPhillips and Doherty 221 South Broodway Hastings, Ml 49058 (616)945-9596 Connie Ann Smith 915 North Jefferson Hastings, Ml 49058 (616)948-9169 (11/28) Every American Wants A Safe Blood Supply Here's What We're Doing About It THE AMERICAN BLOOD SUPPLY is constantly and thoroughly tested. 1 2 BLOOD BANKS HAVE ADDED FIVE ADDITIONAL SCREENING TESTS for infectious diseases since 1985 to increase safety. Seven separate screening tests are now conducted on each unit of blood donated, including tests for AIDS, hepatitis and syphilis. THE U.S. DOES NOT ALWAYS HAVE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF BLOOD. While protecting it against infectious diseases is of primary concern, maintaining an adequate supply of safe blood has become increasingly important as donors receive more scrutiny. 3 BEFORE DONATING BLOOD, EACH DONOR IS ASKED MULTIPLE QUESTIONS about high-risk behavior that would disqualify donations. 4 STERILIZED NEEDLES USED TO DRAW BLOOD ARE NEVER REUSED. There is no risk of AIDS or other infectious dis­ eases when donating blood. 5 AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO BLOOD TRANSFUSIONS, today a growing number of people benefit from autologous (self) transfusions. 5 HEALTHY AMERICANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO VOLUN­ TEER TO GIVE BLOOD for the 4 million people who depend on blood transfusions each year. 7 aa BB AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLOOD BANKS �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 28, 1991 way to show how grateful wc are for our blessings is lo do .something generous for the less fortunate. Legal Notice ORDINANCE NO. 247 ORDINANCE TO AMEND HASTINGS CODE 1*70, SECTION 6.6S, AS AMENDED, TO PROVIDE FOR THE INCREASE OF SEWER RATES IN THE CITY OF HASTINGS. THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS: Section 1. Section 6.65 of Article II of Chopter 6 of the Hostings City Code of 1970 is hereby □mended to read os follows: Section 6.65. Rotes. The rates charged for water and sewage disposal service furnished by the System shall be those presently in effect until December 31. 1991, and commencing with the January 1. 1992. billing shall be as follows: WATER RATES Except as herein otherwise provided, water to be furnished by the system shall be measured by a meter installed and controlled by the City. Water charges shall be eighty cents ($.80) per hundred (100) cubic feet. A penalty of ten (10) per cent of the total ..monthly water bill shall be charged if the water bill Is not paid by the twenty-first day of the month following the date when due. Minimum monthly fees shall be as follows Minimum Charge Size of Meter Per Month (Inches) $1.67 5/8 ond 3/4 3.00 1 4.67 1'4 6.67 1’4 11.83 2 26.67 3 47.33 4 106.67 6 For any water furnished otherwise than through meters, the city council shall fix a reasonable rote based on the number of taps and any other special considerations. There shall be a connection charge for a new water connection as follows: Total Total Size Service Meter Inside City Outside City (inches) $475.00 $100.00 $575.00 $1,050.00 1x3/4 475.00 150.00 625.00 1.200.00 Ixl 575.00 225.00 800.00 1.375.00 1% 625.00 300.00 925.00 1.550.00 1% 775.00 400.00 1175.00 1,950.00 2 SEWER RATES The rates and charges for seweage disposal service furnished by said system shall be levied upon each lot. or parcel of land, building, or premises having any sewer connection with sold system, on the basis of the quantity of water used therein as the same Is measured by meters therein used, except that manufacturing or Industrial plant users shall be charged on such basis as the common council shall determine from time to time and ell charges shall be collected at the same time and in the same manner as provided for the payment of charges for water used. Rates for all users obtaining all or part of their water supply from sources other than the city's water system shall be determined by guaging or metering the actual sewage entering the system, or by metering the water used by them or shall be determined by the council on such basis as it shall deem satisfactory. The council may classify the users of the system according to the quantity of water used and charge such rates to users in eoch class os it may deem reasonable. The rate of charge for use of the system shall be one dollar fifty-four cents ($1.54) per one hundred (100) cubic feet of water used, based on the current month water meter reading, if paid on or before the due dote thereof and if paid after the due date, shall be subject to penalty of ten (10) per cent of the amount due. Minimum monthly fees shall be as follows: Size of Meter Minimum Charge (Inches) Per Month 5/8 and 3/4 $ 4.47 1 8.05 1'4 12.53 1’4 17.89 2 31.76 3 71.57 4 127.04 6 286.29 There shall be a sewer system development fee for all new sewer connections os follows: Rate (Inside City) Rate (Outside City) Meter Size $700.00 $350.00 5/B-3/4 630.00 1,260.00 1.400.00 2,800.00 1’4“ 2.485.00 4,970.00 2" 5.600.00 11,200.00 3“ r Inform others about donation 4" 9,940.00 19,880.00 6" 22.400.00 44,800.00 Should there be a request for any size of service larger than hereinbefore provided, the charge for the same shall be set by the council, based on cost and overhead. Ann Landers ENFORCEMENT The charges of water and sewage disposal ser­ vices which are. under the provisions of Act 94 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1933, os amended, mode a lien on all premises serviced thereby, are hereby recognized to constitute such lien and whenever any such charge ogalnst any piece of property shall be delinquent for six (6) months, the city official In charge of the collection thereof shall on or before April 1st of each year certify to the tax assessing officer of the city the fact of such delinquency, whereupon such charge shall be entered upon the next tax roll os a charge ogalnst such premises and shall be collected and the lien thereof enforced In the some manner as general city taxes ogalnst such premises are collected, and the lien thereof enforced. All provisions of the charier of the city and of the laws of the State of Michigan applicable to the time and manner of certification and collection of delinquent taxes levied against real estate in the city shall be applicable to and shall be observed in the certification and collection of delinquent taxes levied against real estate in the city shall be ap­ plicable to and shall be observed in the certifica­ tion and collection of charges for water service: provided that in all coses when a tenant is respon­ sible for the payment of any such charge and the governing body is not notified in writing such notice to Include a true copy of the lease of the af­ fected premises, if there be one. then no such charge shall become a lien ogalnst the said premises from and after the date of such notice. In event of filing such notice, the public corporation shall render no further water service to such premises until a cash deposit in such sum as shall be fixed herein shall hove been mode as security for the payment of such charges. Provided, fur­ ther. that if the charges against said premises where a tenant is responsible for the payment are not paid within the month when due. the water shall be turned off from any premises against whkh such charges have been mode. In addition to other remedies provided, the city shall have the right to shut off and discontinue the supply of water to ony premises for the nonpay­ ment of water or sewage disposal rotes when due. When so turned off, the water shall not be turn­ ed on again until the charges have been paid. The department shall charge a "turn on” fee of twenty dollars ($20.00) al the time the waler Is turned on. A “turn on” fee of twenty dollars ($20.00) shall be charged by the deportment in all situations, other than emergency, in which service has been Charges for water and sewage disposal services sha!> be billed monthly by the water department of the City of Hastings and shall become due and payable on the first day of the month following eoch monthly billing. If not paid by the twenty-first day of the month following the due date, a ten (10) per cent penalty shall be odded. RATES FOR NONRESIDENT USERS The rates charged for water ond sewage disposal service, os well as for water connection chdrges and sewer system development fees for premises situated outside the boundaries of the Ci­ ty of Hastings shall be double lhe rates charged for such services, connection charges Ond develop­ ment fees for such services for premises within the boundaries of the City of Hast'ngs. EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption ond publication as provided by City Chapter. Motion by Brower, support by Jasperse, to adopt the foregoing ordinance. Yeas: White. Spencer. Campbell. Cusack, Jasperse. Walton, Brower. Nays: Watson Absent: None. ORDINANCE DECLARED ADOPTED I hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance was adopted by the Hostings City Council at a regular meeting held on November 12, 1991. ond published in the Hastings. Banner on November 28. 1991. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk (11 /28) Some reasons for‘not’ sending an RSVP Dear Ann Landers: I’m writing to respond to your correspondent who complained about clods who fail to return the R.S. V.P. cards for weddings. I may have been one of those who caused her to be upset, and if so, I apologize. One reason 1 didn’t return the card is that I assumed the invitation was simply an an­ nouncement or an attempt to haul in one more gift. If this seems like a harsh assessment, let me be more explicit. Actually there were five reasons for not responding. 1. I had never met the woman or her daughter, the bride. 2.1 haven’t seen the groom since he was 2 years old. 3. I’ve seen the groom’s parents only once in the last 20 yean, and that was approximate­ ly 12 years ago. 4. I live 2,000 miles away. 5. There was no self-addressed, stamped envelope Another reason I did not return the card is because there was no place to indicate I was NOT coming, only a space to write my name aitd another space to indicate lhe number of persons attending. Frankly. Ann, I had no in­ terest in traveling across the country to be with people who were virtual strangers. Maybe you can help all of us by offering guidelines for appropriate behavior on both sides. — A No-Show in Phoenix Dear No-Show: You make a good case for not responding but it’s not good enough to bet you off the hook completely. When you receive an invitation you don’t wish to accept, for whatever reason, the pro­ per procedure is to write across the invitation (or response card), ’’Sorry, 1 can’t be with you," and mail it promptly, even if you have to supply your own postage stamp. She asked for 40 cent refund Dear Ann Landers: I can’t believe what happened to me and my wife last Friday evening. An attractive couple moved into our neighborhood a few weeks ago. My wife and I, as a welcoming gestured, invited them to be our guests at a nice seafood restaurant. After we were seated, I summoned the waitress who proceeded to take our orders. My wife and I selected,catfish and 50 did Mr X. X questioned thq.taitrcks as to the choices of fish. The waitress told her the catfish was 40 cents more than the ocean fish. After several questions about whether the catfish was fried, broiled, baked or sauteedd, Mrs. X ordered the ocean fish. As we left the restaurant, Mrs. X turned to me and said. “You owe me 40 cents." I was m km by surprise at her businesslike tone of voice and asked, “What for?" She replied, "Because I ordered the cheaper fish.” I was stunned but handed her 40 cents. She put it in her zippered coin purse without saying a word. My question is: Do we overlook such rudeness and give this couple another chance?( Her husband witnessed the entire exchange and said nothing. Other than this, they seem to be an interesting couple. Baton Rouge, La. Dear Baton: Now it’s THEIR turn to invite you to dinner. If they do, by all means accept. I have a hunch that woman has an off-beat sense of humor and the 40-ccnt fish story was her idea of a huge joke. During this time of ‘Everyday Thanksgiving’ we would like to say ... Dear Readers: I’ve been hunting for an ideal letter to run on Thanksgiving and can find nothing as good as this one, which ap­ peared a few years ago. So here it is again: Dear Ann Landers: I read this poem a while back and don’t know who wrote it, but I thought it was awfully good. Maybe you would like to put it in your column some day. - Sophie I. West, Loves Park, III. Share local news with friends who moved away! SUBSCRIBE to... Unfortunately, we don’t hear the words The BANNER CM L/s ar...948-8051 Dear Sophie: 1 like it, too. It’s a poem everyone can relate to. Thank you for sending it on: Everyday Thanksgiving Even though I clutch my blanket and growl when the alarm rings each morning, thank you. Lord, that I can hear. There are many who arc deaf. Even though I keep my eyes tightly dosed against the morning light as long as possible, thank you. Lord, that I can see. There are many who are blind. Even though I huddle in my bed and put off the effort of rising, thank you. Lord, that I have the strength to rise. There are many who are bedridden. Even though the first hour of my day is hec­ tic, when socks arc lost, toast is burned, and tempers are short, thank you. Lord, for my family. There are many who are lonely. Even though our breakfast table never looks like the pictures in the magazines and the menu is at times unbalanced, thank you. Lord, for the food wc have. There are many who are hungry. Even though the routine of my job is often monotonous, thank you. Lord, for the oppor­ tunity to work. There are many who have no job. Even though I grumble and bemoan my fate from day to day and wish my circumstances were not so modest, thank you. Lord, for the gift of life. Dear Readers: The letter that follows is most appropriate for Thanksgiving. The best A U.S. Army bulletin in a Lansing newspaper lists Jennifer Comiskey of Lake Odessa and Brian Engle of Woodland as enlistees in a delayed entry program. They are to report for duty July 1992. Jennifer is the daughter of Janet Mitchell. Brian is the son of Terri and Jeffrey Engle. Margaret Bateman of Nashville, who died Nov. 13, was a descendant of the pioneer Johnson family, which came to Odessa Township in the 1860s. Real estate transfers in Ionia County include those of Harold and Mildred Stalter. to Nancy Glenn; Dean and Phyllis Moltmaker of Mt. Clemens to John and Melodie Rohl man; John Chorley of Lansing to James Jackson; Harold and Yvonne Henry to Eunice Plowman of Lansing; Roger and Lori Rairigh of Belding to Ronald and Colleen Cobb; Sparton Corp, of Jackson to Gordon and Wanda Erb; Phillip and Jane McClelland to Dennis and Coalette Schumacher; Robert and Geraldine Peters to Jack, Ethel and John Cook of Wayland; Ken­ neth and Rita Archer to Keith Foster; Dale Kloss to Robert and Doris Huyck. Retired School Personnel met at the K of C Hall Nov. 21 with 75 present. Lakewood area retirees accounted for more than 20. Among the new retirees were Grace Larson, June Faulkner, Alyce Heyboer, Jean Hammond and Barbara Farman. The Ionia County chapter now has 306 members. Belding members were the host group. Their superintendent, Burt Emerson, was present, as was the Portland superintendent, who came with a gift pass for Portland retirees, but none of them were on hand. Richard Smith of Bat­ tle Creek, new Michigan president of MARSP, touched on several aspects of the services of the association. Reports were given on the successful pre-retirement seminars held at Lowell and Ionia, with others planned later in the year. The northern lights gave a spectacular per­ formance on Nov. 8. One couple who had oc­ casion to travel north and west across Barry County late that night had a thrilling ex­ perience as they drove on county roads, all rural, wi h no street lights to hinder their view. Astronomers call this .nc solar max­ imum, the time of greatest activity of the sun which occurs in 11-year cycles. An astronomer from MSU reports that the solar max peaked in the summer of 1990 and that the first two years after the maximum is the time when the aurora boealis gets more dramatic. This account comes via the Lansing State Journal. The December issue from Country Magazine has a feature story about the unique home of Dick and Lois Hudson of Gull Lake. Their home was formerly St. Ann’s Catholic -----NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hope have been part of this community for nearly 60 yrs., and while we’re proud of this achievement, we haven’t forgotten that we only reached this point by working to earn and keep vour confidence. Township Zoning Baord of Appeals will conduct Show Cause Hearings for David Dimock, 9587 Cherry Lane, Delton, Ml 49046, Section 33 Wall Lake; Barry Wood, 9575 Cherry Lane, Delton, Ml 49046, Section 33 Wall Lake; Joyce Cooper, 4724 S. Wall Lake Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058. Section 3, all of Hope Township- All zoning violations pertain to Article XII, Section 12.2. Hearings to be held Tuesday, Decem­ ber 3, 1991, 7:00 p.m. at the Hope Township Hall located on M-43 near Shultz Rd. Richard H. Leinaar Hope Township Zoning Administrator 948-2464 for PuttinS Your trust in / rU*1 I National Bank of Hastings. Rational Sank of ASTINGS West State at Broadway Hastings, Michigan LENDER Gun Lake Office 12850 Chief Noonday Rd. MEMBER FDIC - A Future Donor Dear Future Donor: Thanks for the reminder. And now, I hope all of you unders­ tand that it costs nothing to be a donor. The recipient pays. Write for your donor registra­ tion form today and make sure your loved ones know your wishes. The address is: The Living Bank, P.O. Box 6725, Houston, Texas 77265, or call toll-free. 1-800-528-2971. What greater gift could you give? An alcohol problem? How can you help yourself or someone you love? “Alcoholism: How to Recognize It. How to Deal With It, How to Conquer It” will give you the answers. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money­ order for $3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Alcohol, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago, III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.45.) COPYRIGHT 1991 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE. INC. Lake Odessa IVews: | world. We, at National Bank of Hastings, want you to know that we appreciate your business. We Dear Ann lenders: During a recent discussion with a doctor who performs transplants, I learned that a principal reason for lack of available organs is that many will­ ing donors have never told their next of kin that they would like their heart, kidneys, etc., made available for transplant when they die. Many people assume that either their next of kin knows this or would find out via their will. funeral instructions or a card in their wallets. 1 realized that I had never told my next of kin my feelings about this issue and did so that very day. They said they appreciated knowing how I felt. Please tell your readers to discuss this to­ day. When something happens, relatives arc usually so upset that they arc not thinking clearly and don’t want to guess how the deceased may have felt. Unless they knew the deceased's true feelings, they would probably decline to donate any organs. I’m writing to urge your readers not to rely on written documents that could be discovered after it is too late. A 10-minute discussion could save a life. Mission Chapel, used only during summer months. This home was also featured on one of the late Dick Evans’ “On The Michigan Road” series. The Hudsons have many visitors, some of whom simply drop in to ask out of curiousity how someone has transform­ ed a church into living quarters. The home is on D Avenue near 37th Street, only three miles south of the Barry/Kalamazoo county line. Victor Michutka had a very nice surprise for his birthday when all of his children came for a few days' visit. Julie and Elliot ChekofSky; of BdsiOfl 'came bringing Lauren and Janet. Joe and Sherri, with children Joey and Samantha of Clarksville; Tim and Allison, USAF, with Stephen and Sara from Abilene. Texas; Karen of USAF at Langley Field, Va.: and Diane of Alexandria, Va.. all came for the family time together with lots of food and happiness abounding. Mom Delores was on hand, too, to enjoy all the visitors. Ed and Bonnie Leak of Tupper Lake Road are grandparents of a second granddaughter. Kierstin Elizabeth, bom to Chris and Rhonda Leak of Dayton, Ohio. Rebecca’s new sister weighed 7 lbs., 5 ozs. Lakewood Community Services has assign­ ed many of the ch irches within the school district the number of boys’ or girls’ gifts for a particular age in order to have a suitable gift for each child on the lengthy list of baskets. Schools and Scout groups will solicit canned foods. Hats, socks and mittens are still need­ ed, though quite an inventory was left from last year. Money gifts help cover the cost of meat certificates. Last year. 51,962 was spent on this phase for 226 families. Help from person in the community is welcome from Wednesday, Dec. II, through delivery date on Saturday, Dec. 14. The work days in the fellowship hall of a downtown Lake Odessa church are from nine until about three. One can help an hour or two. or as long as one wishes. An education sorority in Ionia County has done mounds of work on histories and stories of one-room schools of the county. Still need­ ed are stories and further bits of history on several schools in Odessa. Campbell and Sebewa Townships. Mrs. Fred Christopher of Ionia will be glad to get contributions to their project. A recent request came from the History Division of Michigan for just such data as the sorority had already gathered. That Gallup Poll that we hear so much about actually called one Lake Odessa resi­ dent this week. There were no teenagers in the household, so the recipient of lhe call couldn't answer any more of the survey questions So they really do call people! Flush & Fill Before Winter! □ Flush & Fill Complete System □ Pressure Check □ Check Belts □ Check Hoses □ Fill Washer Fluid $3995 We Stock RADIATORS & HEATERS for Most cars and Trucks Call 945-5375 SALES A SEKVICE, INC. 21B N. JaHetson. Hastings opin Mm-i., Fri4.r Saturday >-12 »-ij �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 28, 1991 — Page 7 Legal Notices COMMON COUNCIL Joe Zbiciak Hastings senior in 2nd round of contest Barlow-Berends plan March 20th wedding Bradley-Hause united in marriage on Sept. 14 Brenda Ann Bradley and Michael James Hause Jr. were united in marriage Sept. 14. 1991. at Grace Wesleyan Church of Hastings. The Rev. Kenneth Vaught of Nashville per­ formed the 6 p.m. ceremony. The groom escorted the bride down the ai­ sle with the niece of the bride, Jeanette Grib­ ble. carrying her train. Matron of honor was Patti Stevens, a friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Michelle Caswell, sister of the bride; Theresa Hammel, sister of the bride; and Nancy Goggins, friend of the bride. Best man was Bob Hause, brother of the groom. Groomsmen were Dennis McFadden, Tim Vaught, and Steve Vedder, friends of the groom. Ushers were Jim Partridge and Brad King, friends of the groom. Master and Mistress of Ceremonies were Dick and Pam Robinson, friends of the couple. Special out of town guests were Donald and Lila Haines of Wisconsin and Ed, Cathy and Clayton Smith of Indiana. The couple traveled to both North Carolina and Florida on their honeymoon. v They no w. reside and. workjitHastings. The bride is employed at J-Ad Graphics, Inc. and the groom is employed at Barry County Lumber Home Center. Joseph Elms Local youth to sing with Boychoir Dec. 8 Eleven-year-old Joseph Elms of Hastings will share the spotlight when the Battle Creek Boychoir presents its 13th annual Christmas Festival Concert at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, in the sanctuary of Battle Creek's First Presbyterian Church, 111 Capital Avenue. N.E. Elms, son of Rev. and Mrs. Darrell Elms, is completing his first full year as a member of the performing choir. Joining the treble choir and the Choir of Men and Boys for this concert will be guest artist Eric Benedict, a Boston-based young tenor, and a brass quintet from Kalamazoo. The concert, which follows the "Lessons and Carols” format made famous by the Christmas Eve service of the Kings’ College Choir of Cambridge. England, will also in­ clude the Boychoir's traditional candlelight procession and audience carols with treble def cants. The 13-year-old Battle Creek Boychoir cur­ rently holds four gold medals and one silver in national, regional, and international competi­ tion. In 1990, it represented the United States at the International Eisteddfod Competition in Wales, placing seventh in a field of 30 groups from around lhe world. Tickets are $9 for adults and $4.50 for children under 12. They are available at Hud­ son's, Lakeview Card and Gift, the Art Center of Battle Creek, the United Arts Coun­ cil, or at the Mole Hole in Marshall. They arc also available from members of the choir. For more information, call the Boychoir of­ fice at 963-1911. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond F. Barlow of Hastings announce the engagement of their daughter, Treva Jo, to Mr. Robert J. Berends, son of Mrs. Marilyn Berends of Rockford, and the late Robert W. Berends. Treva, presently living in Kentwood is a 1987 graduate of Lakewood High School. She is currently employed as secretary of the First Evangelical Free Church of Grand Rapids. Robert, who resides in Grand Rapids is a 1984 graduate of Grand Rapids Baptist Academy and a 1989 graduate of Michigan Technical Institute. He is employed at Pied­ mont Excavating in Byron Center. A March 20, 1992, wedding is being planned. Sixteen year-old Hastings High School senior Joe Zbiciak has qualified for the sec­ ond part of the Michigan Mathematics Prize Competition for lhe second year in a row. Zbiciak, the son of Ray Zbiciak of Flint and Kaye Zbiciak of Hastings, went on to place in the final round of last year's mathe­ matics competition To qualify for Part II this year, Zbiciak placed among the top 923 out of 18,055 par­ ticipants in an examination given at 452 schools across the state of Michigan last month. Zbiciak will complete Part II of the exam Wednesday.Dec.il. The 100 students with the highest com­ bined scores will be invited to a banquet in their honor at Lawrence Technological Uni­ versity next Feb. 29, and approximately the top 50 will receive college scholarships, ranging in value from $350 to around $2,100. Liability blamed for health care costs Manning-Lucas exchange vows John Lucas of Woodland married Dawn Manning of Hamilton, Ontario in that city on Nov. 15. Dawn is the daughter of Major and Mrs. Joseph Manning of the Canadian Army. Ma­ jor Manning is now stationed at the Canadian Army Headquarters in Ottawa. John is the son of the late Jim Lucas and Catherine Lucas of Woodland. He was bom in Sacramento, Calif. He is a 1981 graduate of Lake wood High School and a 1990 graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in fine arts. The wedding was held in the early evening at a wedding chapel, with Karen Smith Snider of Hamilton and Mike Parker of Lansing at­ tending the couple as matron of honor and best man. The father of the bride took the wedding party and guests to a restaurant in Burlington, Ontario, for dinner after the ceremony and to breakfast the next morning. The couple plan to live in Hamilton temporarily. Quiz Bowl finalist teams announced Competition for the 1992 Hastings High School Academic Quiz Bowl began in Oc­ tober, and finalist teams are being announced this week. In all, 10 teams competed this year, led by captains Dan Watson, Dan Styf, Trent Weller, Tom Brighton, Scott Krueger, Trevor Watson, Joe Westra, Danielle Dipert, Lori McKeough and Nicole Cooklin. These early competitions used a new format being con­ sidered by the Twin Valley Conference for its future matches. From now until spring, the top two teams will practice in cooperative and competitive situations. They hope to take on other area schools and a volunteer team from the high school faculty. These top two teams are “The Screaming Carrots" of Dan Watson. Jenny Parker, Joe Zbiciak. Jason Karas (alternate Erin Parker) and "Xanthic Anagyrous Zoroastrian Exchequeurs," with Dan Styf, Matt Anton. Jim Toburen, and Nate Allyn. The third place team, “Derosnec,” consists of Trent Weller, Matt Schaefer. Eric Gahan and Chris Youngs, and will have the oppor­ tunity to play in the finals next spring, should cither of the top two be unable to fulfill their upcoming opportunities for play. The Hastings High School finals will take place on April 24 at Central Auditorium, with the sponsorship of the Kiwanis Club. The team placing first at that match will represent Hastings at the annual Twin Valley competition. Sponsor for the Quiz Bowl program is instuctor Kathy Oliver. A new survey has substantiated Michigan residents’ concerns that the cost of medical liability insurance is driving up the cost of health care and making it more difficult for them to get access to health care. In a survey of 800 Michigan residents, con­ ducted by Public Sector Consultants, 93 per­ cent of the public agreed that medical liability insurance is “dramatically increasing Michigan's health care costs." Of that group, two-thirds of those poUetl/'strongly agreed" with.QieiStatement. In the area of access, ^percent of those surveyed agrecd--57 percent strongly-that the increasing cost of liability insurance is making it harder for people to get access to health care in Michigan. Forty-five percent of the respondents said this issue is directly affecting them or a member of their family. Caps, or limits, on liability awards were favored by 56 percent of those surveyed as a way to hold down the cost of medical liability insurance. “This is the second time that a public opi­ nion survey of Michigan residents has demonstrated the public’s strong concern that accessible, affordable health care is being jeopardized by our present liability system," Michigan Hospital Association President Spencer C. Johnson said. "This should send a strong message to House members that the reform package sent to them earlier this month by the Senate deserves their immediate consideration." Earlier this fall, similar questions posed in a public opinion poll conducted for the Michigan Hospital Association by the Marketing Resource Group Inc. yielded similar responses. On Nov. 6, the Senate gave bipartisan ap­ proval to two medical liability reform bills (SB 248 and 249) strongly supported by the Michigan Hospital Association, and 41 other diverse statewide organizations and businesses. The bills are now in the House Judiciary Committee. The questions on medical liability were part of Public Sector's Public Opinion Monitor, a statewide poll of 800 Michigan voters, con­ ducted Oct. 26-29. The poll, which is under­ written by the Michigan Hospital Association, included questions on auto insurance issues, health insurance and public attitudes about their elected officials. Legal Notice Synopsis of the Regular Meeting of the PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD November 13. 1991 Approved budget amendments to general fund. Approved Charlie Fords leave of absence from PLFD. Approved letter in support of MTA resolution regarding roads. Adopted Ordinance *75. Approved appointment of lee Seguin to Board of Review through 12-31-92. Approved appointment of Layne See as reserve police officer through 10-31-92. Approved increase in workmen's comp coverage. Approved hearing at the December 11, 1991 meeting to review finding of the dangerous building Officer re: Scafterday property. Approved letter of support to MTA ref SB522. Approved purchase of new printer ond keyboard. Approved letter to Borry County Board of Com­ missioners requesting appoint of Ethel Bose to Ad­ ministrative Board for E-911. Approved change in Building. Zoning fee schedule. Approved reimbursement of petty cash to Tobin for PLFD. Approved payment of outstanding bills in the amount of $8,750.87. Approved transfers into general fund. Approved bomb threat policy. Patricio Davis. Deputy Clerk Attested to by Supervisor Andrews (11 28) November 12, 1991 Common Council met in regular session on Tues­ day. November 12. 1991. in the City Hall. Council Chambers. Hastings. Michigan. Mayor Gray presiding. 1. Present at roll call were members: Watson. White, Spencer. Campbell. Cusack, Jasperse. Brower. Walton. 2. Moved by Campbell, supported by White that the minutes of the October 28. meeting be approv­ ed as read, ond signed by the Mayor ond City Clerk. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 3. Moved by Cusock, supported by White that the Financial Statement for the fiscal year 6/30/91 be received and placed on file. Auditors Lynn Boyd and Joe Stojock from Deloitte and Touche were present and gave a brief report on the City's Finan­ cial condition. They mode council awore that the property tax freeze by lhe State will hove on affect on the tax revenue for the fiscal year 1993: and that in the past the City has been overfunded in the MERS and as this starts catching up in the next few years the city will be seeing a much bigger con­ tribution than what they now pay. Yeos: All. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. 4. Invoices read: Deloitte and Touche1,750.00 Georgetown Const4.657.25 Hastings Sanitary Serv1.342.25 Municipal Code Corp1.907.37 Michigan Mun. Workers Comp. Fund17.574.00 Lansing State Journal2.230.20 Marblehead Lime1.869.82 Moved by Jasperse, supported by Walton that the above" invoices be approved as read. Yeas: Walton, Brower, Jasperse, Cusack, Campbell, Spencer, White, Watson. Absent: None. Carried. 5. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Spencer that the following invoices be approved from the Contingency Fund with proper budget adjustment to Reynolds Surveying for $815.00 to fl01 -958-756 and Siegel, Hudson. Gee. & Fisher $493.50 to fl 01-958-826 for incubator project, and Maecorp for $1,466.25 from Contingency to be repaid from the superfund. Yeas: Watson, White, Spencer. Campbell. Cusock, Jasperse, Brower, Walton. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. 6. Moved by White, supported by Cusock that the invoice for Lansing Community College for $142.00 for training come from the Designated Training Fund (Act 302) with budget adjustment to f101 -301 -960.20. Yeas: Walton. Brower. Jasperse. Cusock, Campbell, Spencer, White, Watson. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. 7. PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE <247 HELD. An Ordinance to amend Hastings Code 1970, Sec­ tion 6.65, as amended, to provide for the increase of sewer rotes in the City of Hostings. Councilper­ son Watson asked if the landlord was still respon­ sible for the water bills if the tenant did not pay and City Attorney Fisher stated that was true unless other arrangements were mode. It was also stated that only the sewer rates were to Increase ond there would now be a hookup fee for sewer In the future not just on water. Moved by Brower, supported by Jasperse that Ordinance *247 be adopted. Yeas: White, Spencer, Campbell. Cusack. Jasperse, Brower, Walton. Nays: Watson. Absent: None. Carried. 8. Chief of Police Sarver Introduced Brent Wickham our new police officer who comes from Portland, Michigan, police department. 9. Moved by White, supported by Cusock, that •he letters from Governor Engler. Representative Bender ond Senator Welborn concerning the resolution sent in opposition to the Sugar Bush Trail be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. 10. Moved by Brower, supported by White that the letter of November 5, from Paul Henry concer­ ning the Sugar Bush Trail resolution be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: 'None. Carried. 11. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Brower that the 10/31791 Facts and Concerns about the Suga« Bush Trail be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 12. Moved by Jasperse. supported by White that the 10/31/91 letter from the DNR notlfing the City that the E.W. Bliss; 1004 E. State St. Site *060040 has been Identified as a site of environmental con­ tamination under the Michigan Environmental Response Act be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 13. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the Michigan Municipal Liability and Property Pool 1990-91 report to members for the fiscal year end­ ed December 31. 1990 be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 14. Moved by Walton, supported by White that the letter of November 4, from Mrs. E. Christensen of Fruitland Park, Fl. concerning her grandson Kevin Doyle age 10 who found $50.00 and turned it into police be given a commendation for his hones­ ty. be sent a letter of commendation and also a let­ ter to his grandmother. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 15. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the correspondence from Jan Hartough, Inviting officials to attend a special open house November 19. from 3-7 p.m. at the Equalization Department to view a new project to use electronic Maps to Manage Information, be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 16. Moved by Watson, supported by Cusock, that the November 12, fax from Americable Interna­ tional Inc. stating they hod recently mode an offer to Wayne Wright to purchase TRIAD which was ac­ cepted by him but rejected by the bank, and then offer made to bank which Is under review, be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 17. Moved by Watson, supported by Spencer that the October 7. 1991 Library Board minutes be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 18. Councilperson Walton stated that lease of the Fish Hatchery house is up November 23, and Property Committee is recommending a one year loose, at $450.00 a month and for occupant to pro­ vide security at Fish Hatchery Park and open ond close pork on a daily basis. Chairman to contact occupant. 19. Moved by Watson, supported by Jasperse that the chairman of the Property Committee con­ tact the National Bank on the renewal of the City Parking Lot North of the hotel for $1,850.00 an­ nually. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 20. Councilperson Walton asked the City Clerk to send a letter to Jane Norton of RIBC and hove her contact Councilperson Walton concerning recycling. 21. Moved by Walton, supported by White that the recommendation of the Property Committee to have a new policy that who ever marries couples in the City Council Chambers or City Hall inform them that nothing can be thrown such os rice, con­ fetti. etc. be adopted. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 22. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Brewer that the Planning Commission minutes of November 4. be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 23. Moved by Campbell, supported by Spencer that the Street Lighting Committee review what lights the city is paying for as some have reverted to private owners and city is still paying for them. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 24. Councilman Spencer stated that the City had received about 20 companies responses from ads on the water plant and committee will be discuss­ ing them ot the next water and sewer meeting 25. Moved by Cusock. supported by White that the Revenue Status reports for 9'30'91 and 10/31/91 and Budget Status report for 10/31 91 be received and placed on file. Yeos: All Absent: None. Carried. 26. Moved by Cusock. supported by White tnot election workers be paid $4.35 per hour with on extra $10.00 for chairman, and $5 for chairman of AV Counting Board totaling $1,109.00 be approv­ ed. Yeos Walton. Brower. Jasperse. Cusock. Campbell, Spencer. White. Watson. Absent: None. Carried. 27. Moved by Jasperse. support by Spencer that the new Charter Revision Commission ond any in­ terested elected officials be allowed to attend a workshop in Lansing on November 23. on Charter Revision with necessary expenses. Mayor Gray stated it was $90 per person but if 9 went It was $270 or more than nine $30 each. Yeas: Watson. White. Spencer. Campbell, Cusock. Jasperse. Brower. Walton. Absent: None. Carried. 28. An application for the transfer of a liquor license from the Brown Jug to Bruce ond Claudio Frank was discussed. David Dimmers, attorney for Franks was present and stated that purchase agreements hod been made and articles of incor­ poration had been presented to the Liquor Control Commission. After discussion a motion was maoe by White, supported by Jasperse to table the city application until receipt of the transfer from the Li­ quor Control Commission. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 29. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Walton that Jeannette Kogge be appointed to the Library Board to fill the term of Esther Walton. Yoos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 30. Moved by Walson, supported by Brower that the following proclamations be received ond plac­ ed on file: Northeastern School proclaiming Oc­ tober to be National Stamp Collecting Month; November 17-23, os American Education Week; and November 11-18, os Ve'.eians Week. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 31. Moved by Josperse, supported by Cusock that the Building Inspectors Report for October be received and placed on file. He stated that the ren­ tal al 420 and 420'6 W. Mill St. is looking better os front porches hove been removed. Yeas: All. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. 32. Director of Public Services, Mike Klovonich reported that the steel retaining wall on Apple St. between Market and Coss will be complete by tomorrow, so when the water is high it will not wash out the street. 33. Mayor Gray stated that the Michigan Assessors magazine of November listed Judy Myers os having received her Level II. 34. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Walton that the request of Norman Barlow, representing the Business Men, to place a 3"x25" banner across State Street saying ''Thanks for Shopping In Downtown Hostings" be granted under the direc­ tion of the Director of Public Services. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 35. Moved by Compboll, supported by Spencer that the matter of promoting private business be referred to the City Attorney to review the Issue of putting up a banner. Yeas: Campbell. Spencer. Nays: Wolton. Brower, Cusack. White, Watson. Abstained: Jasperse. DENIED. 36. Councilperson Watson asked about a pro­ blem in the naw subdivision at Jefferson ond North St. where the street is obove the corner lot and will allow run off onto a private property of water ond whot could be done about It. Director of Public Ser­ vices stated that it would be corrected when the developer finishes the street. 37. Councilperson Watson stated that in the Thomappie Bikers Club newsletter It noted that the city did not research information about the Sugar Bush Trail and she wanted it to go on record that Council did chock with the DNR and property owners before passing resolution in opposition to 38. Moved by Compboll, supported by Spencer to adjourn Into closed session at 9:00 p.m. to discuss labor negotiations with Fire Deportment offer o 10 minute recess. Yeas: Watson, White, Spencer. Campbell. Cusack. Jasperse. Brower, Wolton. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. 39. Moved by Compbell, supported by Spencer that the WrtlpAsed Fire Contract <6r one year be approveif.'Cnah|jcs are: Th?ee ddV^ of vocation may' be carried over Info following year or may be paid for days not used: Employee can use up to three days of sick leave for Illness within the immediate family and up to two days as personal business days; 4% wage Increase: Holidays amended to provide employees who work a holiday would receive double time for hours worked over and above their regular rate of pay. Yeas: Wolton, Brower. Jasperse, Cusack, Campbell, Spencer. White, Watson. Absent: None. Carried. 40. Moved by Campbell, supported by Spencer to adjourn at 9:15 p.m. Read ond approved; Mary Lou Gray. Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (11/28) Mortgage Forodoouro Sale MORTGAGE SALE ■ Defoult has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert G. Aicken. a single mon to Birmingham Bancorp Mor­ tgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, Mor­ tgagee. dated November 29. 1990 ond recorded on December 7. 1990, in Liber 509, on page 89. Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Mark Bockonen by on assignment doted November 29, 1990, ond recorded on January 14. 1991. In Liber 510, on page 572, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of TWELVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FORTY FIVE DOLLARS AND 52 CENTS ($12,545.52). in­ cluding interest at 17.875% per annum. Under the power of sole contained In said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 11:00 a.m. o'clock, on December 19, 1991. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commence at the Southeast corner of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 7. Town 4 North. Range 8 West, West 12 Rods for Place of Beginning, North 14 Rods, West 23 Rods, South 14 Rods, East 23 Rods to Place of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dote of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 7, 1991 Trott and Trott Attorneys for Assignee of the Mortgage 31000 Telegraph Road. Suite 170 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025 File *91102589 Mark Bockonen, Assignee of Mortgagee NEWS NEWS NEWS of...YOUR Community can be read every week in The Hastings BANNER Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE (12/5) �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 28, 1991 Jobs not as important as family in ’90s The materialistic ’80s are definitely over. There was a time when careers, cars, and credit cards held special importance to many hardworking Americans. Well, the times they are a changin'. If offered a significantly higher paying and more prestigious job. the majority of workers would turn it down flat if it meant spending a large amount of time away from family. This according to an accountants on call (aoc) na­ tional poll conducted by the Gallup Organiza­ tion. Inc. In fact, fewer than one in ten (8 percent) employed adults report they would accept the job with no reservations. One-third (32 per­ cent) say they would accept the job with some reservations. But six in ten (59 percent) employed adults report they would refuse a job that would require spending a significant amount of time away from their family. This new survey on Job vs. Family is part of aoc’s ongoing "Profiles of the American Worker" series, which summarizes opinions, attitudes and behavior of employed Americans concerning work place issues. For the survey, full- and part-time workers were asked if they would “accept the job with no reservations, accept it with some reserva­ tions, or refuse the job." Employed adults under 30 are more likely than others to say they would accept the job with some or no reservations (52 percent vs. 36 percent). Similarly, unmarried adults more frequently say they would accept the job. while married workers are less likely (58 per­ cent vs. 29 percent). Men arc only slightly more likely than women to accept the job with some or no reservations (44 percent vs. 37 percent). In addition, workers in professional or business occupations are more likely than those in other occupations to say they would refuse the job (66 percent vs. 54 percent). Surprisingly, there is no staistically signifi­ cant difference between employed adults with children and those without concerning the likelihood of accepting the job. Seven in ten among both groups say they would refuse the job. Finally, there are no demographic dif­ ferences by sex, age or occupation among those who would accept the job with no reservations. This survey is based on telephone inter­ views with a representative sample of 642 adults, 18 years of age or older, who arc employed either full or part time. Intrviews were conducted by Gallup between Sept. 16 and Sept. 22.________________________ ATTEND SERVICES Hastings Area HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Cotant, choir director. Sunday morning 9:45 a.m.. Sunday School; 11:0) a.m., Morning Worship; 4:45 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m., Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058. Sunday Ser­ vices: Bible Classes 10 a.m.. Wor­ ship 11 a.m., Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister. Phone 945-2938. Focus on the Family video scries begins Sept. 4-Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. One Nation Under God Bible Correspondence Course. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, (The Bible Church) Bring Your Bible. 600 Powell Road, 1 mile East of Hastings. Our Motto: ■‘The Bible, the whole Bi­ ble. and nothing but the Bible". Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Morning Worship. 10:30 a.m. Thursday 7:30 prayer meeting and softball for the youth. Pastor Emeritus. Rus Sarver. Phone 945-9224. Every Sunday is Friend­ HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, ‘Hit Terry Lane (at Starr School Road). Philip R. Colburn, Pastor. Church phone number is 945-2170. if no answer, call 945-3355. Saturday services are: Sabbath School at 9:20 a.m. (for all ages), and Worship Service at 11:00 a.m. Prayer Meetings Tuesdays. 7:00-8:00 p.m. The community is invited. Fourth Quarter Business Meeting is Tues­ day, Dec. 3. at 8:10 p.m. Our Community Service Center. 502 E. 1 ship Day. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. James Leitzman Pastor. Sun­ day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP, 2750 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A. Arnett. Pastor. Church Office phone 948-2549. Sunday workship 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Childrens Church. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St . Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday, Dec. 1 - 8:00 Holy Communion; 9:30 Church School (all ages); 1045 Holy Communion. Thun day. Nov 28 - 1:00 Family Wor­ ship. Thanksgiving Dey; 8-00 AA. Saturday. Nov 30 - 8.00 NA. Mon day. Dec. 2 - 6 00 Positive Paten ung Tueaday. Dec J-II 30Holy Comm /Lunch. JOO Choir School. 760 SUS SUB Wednesday 4 ■ 10 30 Wtwdwmchm. 5:15-4.43 Young Sfunts. 6 IM Advent Sup per. )« Vmoets. Satay Circle after Dk ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH Part of the Anglican Catholic Church of lhe Diocese of lhe midwest 2415 McCann Rd . Ir­ ving. Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sunday 10:00 a.m. Holy Commu­ nion; 5 p.m. Evening Prayer. 1928 Book of Common prayer used at all services. INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, P.O Box 558. Hastings. Ml 49058 (meeting behind River Bend Travel Agency. State St.) Minister. Jim Sanduskv Phone 945-2026. Sunday Services - 9:30 a.m.. Bible School. 10:30 a_m.. Morning Worship; 6:30 p m., Evenig Worship. Bible Study . 7:00 p.m. Thursday . Green Street, is open to the public on Monday and Wednesday, 9-12 noon. To make sure your needs are met. please call 945-2361 for an ap­ pointment for clothing. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. James R. Barrett. Asst. Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00. Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7:00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Pryer meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir pracice. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. Father Charles Fisher, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 3887 Coats Grove Road. Pastor Ben Her­ ring. Sunday School 9:30 a m . Worship Service 10:45 a m. WAITINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings, Michigan. G Kent KeUer, PnMiw Eileen Higbee. Du Chnattaa Ed Sunday. Dw I « 30 and 11 10 Mooung Wonhip Ser vice Nurvery provided Broadcast of 9 30 servKt over WBCH AM and FM; 9:50 Church School tor All ages, including new Adult Class; 10:30 Coffee Hour in lhe Dining Room; 4:00 Junior High Fellowship; 5:00 Senior High Fellowship; 7:30 New Members Seminar at lhe Manse - 1004 W. Green. Monday - 7:30 Christian Education Meeting. Tuesday. 6:15 Circles 6 and 7 meeting in the Din­ ing Room for Potluck. Wednesday 9:30 Circle 1. meeting at Barb Burkholders. 12:30 Circles 3 and 4 meeting in the Dining Room for Potluck. 7:30 Stewardship Commit­ tee Meeting. 7:30 Chancei Choir practice. Friday. 9:00 Circle 2. meeting at Big Boy for breakfast The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hosting* ond Loke Odeito WREN FUNERAL HOME Hostings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hostings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS AAember F-D.l C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1*53 N Broadway Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions • UBS. Jefferson • 945-3439 WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. MI 49058. Pastor Carl Litchfield. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974. Worship Services — Sunday, 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m . Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. 4-H meets Mondays, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m Bible Study. Wednesdays. 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers. 801 Barber Rd.. Hastings. Nov. 16 7:30 p.m.. Singles to meet; Nov. 17 - Sunday (in place of 9 a.m. ser­ vice) 8:30-10:00 a.m. "Come As You Are Hunter's Breakfast." Br­ ing your family, friends and neighbors. Freewill offering. Spon­ sored by the Youth Group HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church Streets, Philip L. Brown. Pastor. Church phone 616/945-9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. Morning Wor­ ship 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. (nursery attendant). Middle High Youth and Senior High Youth 5:30 p.m. Broadcast of worship service over WBCH AM-FM at 10:30 a m Mondays Children's Choir 3:00 p.m Monday through Friday Na; cotie* Anonymous 12:00 noon. Wednesday Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursdays Bell Choir 6:30 p.m.; Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m.; Co­ Dependents Anonymous 8:30 p.m. Saturday Men’s Study Group 8:15 a.m.; Co-Dependents Anonymous 9 a.m.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 - United Methodist Student Day; Family Ad­ vent Program/Worship. 5:00 p.m. Tuesday. Dec. 3 - Leah UMW Cir­ cle at Hidden Valley 12:00 noon. Wednesday, Dec. 4 - Serendipity Bible Study. 9:00 a.m.; Christmas Family Night Dinner/Program "A Variety of Gifts" 6:30 p.m Tues­ day, Dec. 10 - Hi-Nooners Potluck/Program 12:00 noon. Wednesday. Dec. II - Prayer Group 11:30 a.m. U.M. Women Luncheon/Program 12:00 noon. Sunday. Dec. 15 • The Cantala. "Light of the World" during 11:00 a.m. Service; Senior High Swiss Steak Dinner 12:15 to 2:00 p m CALVARY 1TMM F CHURCH OF GOD, 502 K Bond. Hauings Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. 94g 2529 Sutxtav School IO.«» a m . Wiwshtp 11:00* m . I vening Service ft 00 pm Wedne*d«v Bee - 7:00 p m Faciltb equipped for the handicapped HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West Slate Road, Hastings. Michigan. James A. Campbell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits. BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev Merlin Pratt. Worship 9 a.m. and Sunday School 10:15 a m Wednes­ day. 9:30 a m . Alive m Chnu Bi­ ble Study at BanfielJ and 7 pm at Country Chapel UMYS 6:30 every Sunday mghi at Country Chapel ex­ cept first Sundav of the month. Banfield. Delton Area OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6547 Lacey Rd.. Lacey Mass: Sunday 8.30 a.m. ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC .CHURCH. 11252 Fiona Rd. 'Delton Masses. Saturday. 5.00 •p m ; Sunday. 11 a.m. CHURCH OF GOD. 7th DAY. Banfield. Michigan. Services 10 a.m. each Saturday Call 671-4100, or Box 42. Bedford. Mich 49020 CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi. s.. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 10:00 a m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.. Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 D.m. HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Nashville Area Hotl-ngs M.ch.gcn ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. Charles Fisher. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Saturday Mass 6 30 p.m. Sunday Mass at 9:30 a.m. 770 Ciofc ltd — Hasting* M.ctugon ( FrankCharles Lampman ) CEDAR SPRINGS - Frank Charles Lamp­ man, 45 of Cedar Springs, passed away Tues­ day, November 26, 1991 at Kent Community Hospital in Grand Rapids. Memorial services were held Wednesday, November 27, at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Frank Charles Lampman Memorial Fund or a charity of one’s choice. Q Izora Schnurr) MIDDLE’'ILLE - Izora Schnurr, 88 of Middleville passed away Tuesday, November 19, 1991 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mrs. Schnurr was ban on May 12, 1903 in Middleville, the daughter of John and Etta (Sherk) Kermeen. She was married to C. Murray (Mike) Schnurr on February 17,1923. He passed away on November 20,1991. She was a member of the Parmelee United Methodist Church, Ladies Aid and Social Club. Mrs. Schnurr is survived by two sons, Edward Schnurr of Hastings and William and Doris Schnurr of Grand Rapids; four grandchil­ dren and several great grandchildren; one brother. Milton Kermeen of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, Novem­ ber 22 at the Parmelee United Methodist Church with Reverend Lynn Wagner officiat­ ing. Burial was in Pamelee Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Parmelee United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by lhe Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Ervin Lee Burton, Sr. George Karcher DELTON - Ervin Lee Burton, Sr., 55 of 6993 Lammers Road. Delton, passed away Sunday, November 24, 1991 at Borgess Medi­ cal Center-Kalamazoo. Mr. Burton was born on April 12, 1936 in Thacker, West Virginia the son of Homer Johnny and Lonnie (Rowe) Burton. He was married to Shirley Jean Coleman on June 12, 1958. Mr. Burton was a coal miner in West Virgi­ nia and a day laborer He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He came from West Virginia to the Delton area in September of 1969 and had lived five years in Hastings. Mr. Burton, Sr. is survived by his wife, Shir­ ley; three daughters, Mrs. Laverne (Eleanor) Moore of Grand Rapids, Miss Shirley Jean Burton of Hastings, Miss Vemie Burton of Grand Rapids; three sons, Rex and Cindy Burton of Delton, Ervin Lee, Jr. and Vickie Burton of Hastings and Willie Burton of Hast­ ings; 11 grandchildren; mother and step-father, Lonnie and Leroy Kingsbury of Delton; three sisters, Mrs. Orville (Juanita) Kingsbury of Delton, Mrs. William (Gledis) Devine of Delton, Mrs. Carol (Dovie) Tobey of Nashvil­ le; three brothers, Kenneth and Tammy Burton of Battle Creek, Ray and Linda Burton of Hast­ ings, Danny and Dorothy Burton of Delton; 30 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Homer Johnny Burton in 1951; an infant daughter and a brother, Francis Burton in 1984. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 27 at Williams Funeral Home, with Pastor Philip Colburn officiating. Burial was at the Cedar Creek Cemetery. FOUNTAIN - George Karcher, 82 of Foun­ tain and formerly of Middleville passed away Sunday, November 24, 1991 at Grand Oak Nursing Center. Baldwin. Mr. Karcher was bom on November 23, 1909 in Freeport, the son of Henry and Margaret (Miller) Karcher. He was married to Alice Taylor, April 1, 1933. He was employed by Bradford White in maintenance. Mr. Karcher is survived by a daughter, Glorida B. Lewis of Fountain; three grandsons, Jack and Linda Lewis of Fountain, Steven and Denise Lewis of Middleville, James Lewis of Middleville; one great grandson; three great granddaughters; one brother, Merrill (Beatrice) Karcher of Hastings; one sister-in-law, Lucy Karcher of Freeport. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice M. Karcher on July 17,1991, and a son, George Karcher Jr. on June 5, 1958. Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 1, at Mt. Hope Cemeteiy, Florence J. Eckardt Q G Murray Schnurr J MIDDLEVILLE - C. Murray (Mike) Schnurr, 92 of Middleville passed away Wednesday, November 20, 1991 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mr. Schnurr was born on November 17, 1899 in Middleville, the son of Joseph and Mabel (McCloud) Schnurr. He was married to Izora Kermeen on Febru­ ary 17,1923. He was a farmer and fanned in the Barry County area. He was a member of the Parmelee United Methodist Church and Barry County Farm Bureau. Mr. Schnurr is survived by two sons, Edward Schnurr of Hastings and William and Doris Schnurr of Grand Rapids; four grandchildren and several great grandchildren; two sisters Mrs. Mildred Maclver of Middleville and Mrs. George (Lodema) Schroder of Caledonia; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, Novem­ ber 22 at the Parmelee United Methodist Church with Reverend Lynn Wagner officiat­ ing. Burial was in Pamelee Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Parmelee United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Ketha J. Brovont BELDING • Ketha J. Brovont, 80 of Beld­ ing, formerly of Lake Odessa passed away Tuesday, November 26, 1991 at Greenville Care Center. Mrs. Brovont was born June 27, 1911 in Odessa Township, the daughter of Ira and Letta (Stadel) Hulliberger. She attended Woodland and Lake Odessa schools. She was married to Walter Brovont on November 23,1932 in Middleville. They lived in the Lake Odessa area until 1984 when they moved to Belding. She worked at the Poff and Lapo Farm Equipment Company in Lake (Mcssa for sever­ al years retiring In 1973. She was a member of the Clarksville Bible Church. Mrs Rrovom is survived by her husband. Walter; one son. Gall Brovont of Belding, one sister Bsslie Titus of Winona Lake. Indiana; six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter Leah Beck in 1984 and two brothers, Oley and Cleo Hulliberger. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 29 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa, with Reverend Michael Funderburg officiating. Burial will be at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe Alzheimer’s Foundation in care of the Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, November 29. Chester S. Bigham_______) GREENVILLE - Chester S. Bigham, 84 of 8666 Bcachler, Greenville, formerly of Gun Lake and Arizona, passed away Saturday, November 23.1991 at Belding Christian Nurs­ ing Home. Mr. Bigham was bom January 4, 1907 in Lightsville, Ohio. He was married to Mildred Shugh on Febru­ ary 15. 1927 in Grand Rapids. She preceded him in death January 15,1984. He worked over 45 years as parts manager at Berger Chevrolet, retiring in 1972. Mr. Bigham is survived by four daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Walter Prinz of Greenville, Joyce and Alfred Wilhelm of Rockford, Gloria and Roger Kelley of Hast­ ings, Dawn and Robert Hathaway of Scotts­ dale, .Arizona; 13 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Ida M Sturdy of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held 1 uesday, November 26 at the Pederson Funeral Home in Rockford with Pastor Kurt Dillinger officiat­ ing. Burial was in Rosedale Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the BeUavista Church. 5100 Belding Road. Rock­ ford. MI. 49341. LAKE ODESSA - Florence J. Eckardt, 96 of Lake Odessa, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 1991 at Eaton County Medical Facility. She was born June 25, 1895 in Odessa Township the daughter of John and Kate (Seybold) Henderson. She attended Bipley elementary and graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1913. She taught school in Ionia County for seven years. She married Karl Eckardt November 20, 1920. He preceded her in death on September 8, 1976. Mrs. Eckardt was a member of lhe Lakew­ ood United Methodist Church, Womens Study Club, Cheerful Helpers Club, County Exten­ sion Club, Farm Bureau, taught Sunday school and was also a news reporter for lhe Hastings Banner. Mrs. Eckardt is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Joyce Scott of Berthoud, CoTOlMd; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Eunice Eckards of Lake Odessa; one sister, Marion Henderson of Lake Odessa; eight grandchildren, seven great­ grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son Bruce; granddaughter, Deborah; three sisters, Mildred, Olive and Ethel; one brother, James. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 23, at the Lakewood United Methodist Church with Reverend Ward Pierce officiating. Burial was in Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lakewood United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Q Margaret £ LaFountain J BATTLE CREEK - Margaret E. LaFoun­ tain, 68 of 115 Evergreen, Battle Creek and formerly of Fine Lake passed away Friday, November 22, 1991 at Leila Hospital. Mm. Lafountain was bom on April 5,1923 in Battle ('reek, the daughter of David L ami Vet a Ellen (Morae) McGregor- She graduates! from Battle Creek Central in 1941. She was married to Roy LaFountain on July 23,1951. He preceded her in death on July 27, 1083 Mrs, LaFountain was employed in the cafeteria al General Foods for five years prior to marriage to Roy LaFountain. She was a 25 year member rf the Hickory Comers American Legion Auxiliary. She was poppy chairman, historian and chaplain of the auxiliary for several years. Mrs. LaFountain is survived by three sons, James LaFountain of Tampa, Florida, Roy LaFountain of Battle Creek, Kevin LaFountain of Jackson; 15 grandchildren and 22 great­ grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Dirk (Virginia) Boven of Oshtemo. Cremation has taken place. There was a memorial graveside service held at Ft. Custer National Cemetery, Tuesday, November 26, with Pastor Phil Pichard, Bea Zimmerman, Chaplain and Hickory Corners Legion Auxili­ ary officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Hickory Corners American Legion Auxiliary. Arrangements were made by lhe Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Give the perfect gift to a friend or family member who has moved away...a BANNER SUBSCRIPTION Call 948-8051 Middleville with Reverend Roger Timmerman officiating. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. G Foster Luce BATTLE CREEK - C. Foster Luce, 92 of Battle Creek passed away Monday, November 18, 1991 in Battle Creek Health System Community Site. Mr. Luce was born July 30, 1899 in Barry County to Foster William and Sarah (Clark) Luce. He was a lifelong resident of Barry County and a farmer. He was a member of the Farmers’ Market for more than 43 years. He also was a member of the Christ Community Church and lhe Farm Bureau Association. He was married to the former Grace Elberta Farley on April 9, 1924. Mr. Luce is survived by his wife, Grace; three daughters, E. Jean McLane of Charlotte, Marjorie E. Luce of Galion, Ohio and Evelyn A. Eichholz of Plainwell; four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Russell Foster Luce; four grandsons; two sisters, Ethel Luce and Florence Strain and a brother, Fred Luce. . Funeral services were held Thursday, November 21 at Christ Community Church with Reverend James L. Moore officiating. Burial was in Hicks Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christ Community Church. Arrangements were made by the FarleyEstes Funeral Home, Inc. William P. VanHouten ~ MIDDLEVILLE - Farmboy, Soldier, City Manager, Township Supervisor. On November 18, 1991 William P. “Bill” VanHouten, aged 67, died and went to join his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in Heaven. Born, October 9,1924 in Byron Center, Michigan, the son of Peter and Mary VanHouten. He was raised on a farm in Byron Center and attended Emmons Grade School and attended Emmons High School. Bill joined the United States Army at the age of 18. He landed at Normandy on p-Day and subsequently won the Purple Heart and Brome Slar. Following the wtr, Bill continued to serve his country as a member of the Michigan National Guard and was the recipient of the Military Achievement Award for being the most outstanding person in his unit. He was married to Louise A. VerStrat on June 12,1948 in Grand Rapids. They resided in the Wyoming City area until retiring to the Yankee Springs Recreational area. Mr. VanHouten was a member of Disabled American Veterans, Wyoming Ltona Club, Michigan National Guard, National Rifle Asaociation, also a member of lhe Middleville Chrmian Reformed Church where he served u an elder. He wax xelEemployed in Xfiriculmre and constracuon in Na earlier years lie worked (or Gillesee Construction, VerHage Motor Sales in Hudsonville. Sieric Brother Redi-Mix. Bill's friendly personality and genuine love and concern for people led him to be appointed and elected to many positions during his life­ time. From 1967 to 1975 Bill served the Citi­ zens of Wyoming, Michigan, including several years as City Clerk and City Manager. Follow­ ing his service with the City of Wyoming, Bill established his permanent residence at his summer home on Barlow Lake near Middlevil­ le. As a resident of Yankee Springs Township, Bill was elected to and served as Treasurer of Yankee Springs Township and Township Supervisor. Bill's death followed an approximate sixyear battle with cancer, during which time his condition steadily deteriorated until his death. Known as an optomistic and cheerful person, who loved and served his Lord. Bill is survived by his wife, Louise A. VanHouten; two sons, William P. (Nan) VanHouten II of Grandville, Garry U (Manon Kay) VanHouten of Barlow Lake, Middleville, one daughter, Cynthia L. (Michael) Taylor of Grand Rapids; two grandchildren, Randy L and Meredith Kay; one brother. Rev. F.W. (Alice) VanHouten of Orland Park, IL; two sisters, Mrs. Harvey (Jeanette) Stuit of Byron Center, Mrs. Irwin (Mary) Huizen of Grandvil­ le; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Lillian and Eugene Snoeyink of Grandville; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Leonard. Funeral services were held Thursday. November 21 at lhe Middleville Christian Reformed Church, with Reverend Roger Timmerman officiating, interment Comaa Cemetery. Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe Mel Trotter Mission. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. �ihe Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 28, 1991 Page 5 'Magic’ now must pay the price To The Editor: Generally, people are infected with AIDS through sex. Yes. there are cases where it is transmitted by transfusions and other isolated cases, but sex-crazy people are the greatest source of the infection. The only sure preventative measure is Strick abstinence. Of course, that will never be. History proves it. It takes deep moral convic­ tions which very few have. Magic Johnson was sadly devoid of such. He elected to “bum the candle at both ends.” Magic graduated from Lansing Everett High School, where he starred in basketball. His great ball handling and shinning ability was like magic. The student body termed him as such and from then on, he was Magic My three sons and a daughter graduated from the same school, only at an earlier time. Magic had a tendency to take things lightly, as if he were immune from anything bad. He was of good character, who always seemed to be relaxed and congenial, which could have contributed to his downfall. He had such ball­ handling abilities that the could “hot dog it” with finesse. Later, he seemed destined to fall in with a bad crowd due to his seemingly friendly and trusting nature. It is sad to note that one with so much congeniality would suddenly wake up and find himself in such stress. He seems to be able to live with his aflic- Letters tion. Il takes a very strong person indeed, to face up to adversities. Magic Johnson's case is similar in some respects to that of another Johnson. Jack Johnson. Jack, in past years, was lhe world's heavyweight boxing champion. He. like Magic, was a womanizer, who like Magic, had women hanging on him galore, because he was famous and had money. Perhaps they had physical attributes which were appealing to some woman. Jack became involved with white women. Back then, that was considered a no-no. He was accused of “white slavery.” When he fought challenger Jess Willard in Toledo. Ohio, for the heavyweight crown, he prac­ tically gave it to Willard in order to get away from public scrutiny. Many men. both great and small, have had their lives ruined by being obsessed with womanizing. Perhaps it will always be. Perhaps it could be said that both Johnsons were “victims of circumstances." It happens every day. But let's remember, when we condemn Magic Johnson, we in effect are condemning ourselves. Most all mature people are having, have had. or will have had sex sometime in their lives, except they will be more discreet in doing so. One can conclude by saying, "those who dance will has? to pay the fiddler.” Sorry, but that is how it is. You kids out there, take heed. Always "keep your noses clean. ” it's your life. Don’t "muff it." As is said, "a word to the wise is sufficient." Frank Card Lansing Health Department tests for HIV 7b The Editor: ‘Plant setter1 was a huge success 7b The Editor: I first knew Simon Vollink in the summer of 1924 through my father, who. with my mother, was a farmer in Rutland Township. It was then that I field-tested the first model of his plant setter. Success! The machine planted tomato plants mechanically, but there were bugs to be worked out. The machine was steadily improved, as reported in the Banner Nov. 14, under the heading "Local Invention Set the Plants." Riding the power-driven machine, 1 used it in a field in Rutland Township, a quarter mile west from then one-room Yeckley School, a strip of bottom land. Our farm was a half mile west. I was a junior at Hastings High School. For the next three summers, during college breaks, I worked for Simon Vollink, who was Hastings area manager for the Hirsch Brothers Pickle Company of Louisville. Ky. In 1925, 1 was paymaster to growers hauling in pickle-size cucumbers to the company's station in Delton; in 1926 and 1927. manager of the Woodland station. In lhe meantime, Simon Vollink's second hat was his plant-setter. Stewart Cain 661 Prairie Avenue Glen Ellyn. Ill. Hospice volunteers greatly appreciated To The Editor: The volunteers of Hospice have been term­ ed the "Heart of Hospice" and though the phrase is time worn, it is nonetheless quite appropriate. The volunteer provides that constant center­ ing of focus to remind us that we are respon­ ding to a person in need out of a sense of love and giving. The volunteer is the person who is there to fill in the gaps. When a job needs to be done, whether it involves housekeeping, transporta­ tion. personal care or simply be a "shoulder" on which to cry or an ear to listen. Without the volunteer, that which makes Hospice in­ dividualized and personalized would be lost. The staff at Barry Community Hospice would like to take this time to express our gratitude to our volunteers. Caring the way they do. and volunteering their time to our Hospice patients and families, as well as here in our office, is greatly appreciated. The Barry Community Hospice Staff Pat Lewis, R.N., Public Health Nurse Barry-Eaton District Health Department We need strict laws to save the world To The Editor: their new Mercedes and what new furnishings to by their 6.000-square-foot house. Wc allow our world to destroy our families. The law s arc too lenient. We can get a divorce just by deciding to. Husbands and wives can see who they want when they want, with no punishment. Broken homes after broken homes! Kids having sex. Babies having babies. Where does it stop? When docs it stop? Where should it begin? At school or at home? What kind of message do we send our kids? The family is what used to hold our world together. As we let it fall apart, so does our world! Change the laws now, befeo the family becomesextinct! ' *. I’m strict diyorc^fwK! Arc,you? Write the governor now! Let's g,et these laws chang­ ed. Let’s take this in our,ownhands! Janet A. Tumes Hastings What's happening? What have we done to our world? Has everyone forgotten what we are here for? Why are wc destroying our world, our lives? We were warned! We will destory our own world, our own lives. And we allow this to go on! My God, our world is being destroyed by drugs, having sex with animals, men with men, women with women. Wasn't it bad enough that wc have been struck by an arrow richoshetting throughout the world creating sores within us to destroy us with no cure (cancer)? Now wc have AIDS, and it is spreading like wildfire during the worst drought this work! could have. With no water to put it out? Wc the people of the world can do something about these things, but most choose to sit back, just worrying about where to buy REACH THE IMPORTANT WEEKEND MARKET! Advertise Each Week In... The Hastings Banner Your Hometown, Barry County Newspaper can 948-8051 for Advertising Assistance TlHOL 1DAY? specials - Sale Ends November 30, 1991 16'x7' Ribline woodgrain carage Door Survey was a waste of time for schools Was $339 NOW... $298" To The Editor: The heavyweights are taking surveys now. What next? Is a new swimming pool more im­ portant than a new elementary school? Anyone with an ounce of brains would know! A teacher gets a credit at Western Michigan University. Does this put him in line for more money? This is just another propaganda charade for Superintendent Carl Schocssel. Schoessel is at something every week: explaining what a teacher meant, telling about all the great things at school. Let's just let 20 or 30 years show what the graduates are doing. Retiring Councilman William Cusack's "no" vote on industrial incubator sure looms bigger every day. Better start on filling up main street stores. The Road Commission has their winter policy in force now. No overtime. Thank God there are some good employees. I don't think summer work was curtailed to cut out overtime. The first ice, etc., is going to have a lot of people in the ditch from county's changing the road at the end of airport runway. What a waste of money! We had better watch for new gas tax. Road officials are working behind the scenes State Representative Bob Bender would probably go right along. He is a “yes" person to most any bill. His only bill that 1 know of is to test the people in prison for AIDS. He will be anywhere if there is a camera. Donald W. Johnson Middleville these clinics is genital ulcer disease (herpes and warts), which can make a patient more susceptible to contracting HIV infection. Please call the Barry-Eaton District Health Department at (616) 945-9516 if you would like to schedule an appointment or talk to a nurse. All HIV counseling and testing is free and anonymous. Todd Tubergen wrote an informative and sensitive column in the Banner on Nov. 14. Il discussed Magic Johnson and his newly diagnosed HIV infection. I commend the Ban­ ner for addressing this issue. Our community is not immune to this disease. The Barry-Eaton District Health Depart­ ment provides free blood testing for HIV. as well as counseling for individuals regarding prevention and treatment. The Sexually Transmitted Disease clinic also tests and treats other sexually transmitted diseases. A common disease we see, through 9'x7' Ribline woodgrain Garage Door Was $238 • NOW....................... > Garage Door Opener Vi HP Lift-Master ‘Was $219.99 NOW $16995 The Lift-Master professional Line ____________________________ Carage poor openers □ □ □ Storm Door □ Entrance Doors □ □ Carage Doors installation Available carage Door Openers Windows Roofing & Siding Check • Licensed & insured A Distributing Inc. 517 W. Lovett. Charlotte 1-800-876-9474 • (517) 543-0995 Sales & Service Hours: Mon.-Fn. 8 to 5. Sat 9 to 5 Broad-based mutual fund industry serves all investor types The mutual fund industry's top leaders unanimously agree that despite the phenomenal growth of recent years, the in­ dustry still has not reached its full potential. Since 1974, mutual fund assets have grown at an astounding 23 percent annual compound growth rate and today total more than $1.2 trillion. One of the reasons for this outstanding growth rate is broad distribution of mutal fund shares. Once offered exclusively by brokers, mutual fund shares arc now available from bankers, insurance agents and financial plan­ ners. why? Partly because bank customers who could renew a certificate of deposit (CD) for 16 per­ cent 10 yean ago now find it difficult to find a CD offering 7 percent. Banks, now wanting to lose their CD business, offer U.S. govern­ ment securities and tax-exempt municipal bond funds as an alternative. According to "Financial Services Week" (FSW), although banks continue to stress cash products, "there is a move into equity and fixed-income products." Of the three major mutual fund distributors participating in the FSW survey, banks con­ tributed about 18 percent of the funds' total marketing efforts, making them the smallest mutual fund distribution outlet. Financialplanning firms and insurance agencies ac­ counted for about 27 percent of the par­ ticipating funds’ sales. The largest share, about 50 percent, still remains with the na­ tional and regional brokerage firms. The re­ maining distribution is through qualified pen­ sion plans. "No-load" funds, which typically market their shares directly or through "feeonly" financial planners, did not participate in the FSW survey. Although insurance agents, brokers and bankers have their favorite fund types. Donald Phillips, editor of “Mutual Fund Value." a Chicago-based publication that tracks fund performance, says there is row an "overwhelming trend" toward conservative, middle-of-the-road funds. The money chasing of the 1980s has been replaced by a more con­ servative growth-and-income attitude. To the investing public this is good news. News Briefs ‘Christmas Past’ to be celebrated Historic Chariton Park will celebrate the spirit "Of Christmas Past" from noon to 5 p.m. the weekends of Dec. 7 and 8 and Dec. 14 and 15. Chariton Park Director Diane Smith said the village will be decorated as it would have been a century ago. with lots of fresh greenery. Visitors will be able to dip their own bayberry candles, string popcorn and cranberries and stencil a Christmas card. Handmade decorations for the tree will include bread dough and tin punch or­ naments and Victorian cornucopia. Cookies baked in the woodstove and wassail and plum pudding will be served. The blacksmith shop will be ope i and music will be provided by the Thomapple Valley Dulcimer Society in the village church. St. Nicholas will greet children of all ages in the museum and carriage rides will be offered out in the village. Holiday shoppers may head for the gift shop or purchase hanbdmade items from craftsmen demonstrating their skills and selling their crafts in the historic buddings. Admission is $3 for adults and 50 cents for children. There are still speculative, complex funds to satisfy more venturesome investors, but many mutual fund salespeople today arc more selec­ tive, shunning many of the new concepts and trendy ideas. The focus is back on long-term investing. If too much time is spent selling you a mutual fund, perhaps you should look elsewhere for investment advice. — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close Change AT&T 36’/. +’/> Amerltech 60'/. — Anheuser-Busch 53’/. + ’/. Chrysler 11’/. + >/, Clark Equipment 23’/. —'/, CMS Energy 18’/. + ’/, Coca Cola 70'h + 4’/. Dow Chemical 49’/. —•/. Exxon 59'/. _’/, Family Dollar 27'/. —2 Ford 24'/. —1 General Motors 31'/. —'I, Great Lakes Bancorp 8'/. — 'I. Hastings Mfg. 38'/. + ’/, IBM 97'/. —3 JCPenney 50'. —’/, Johnson & Johnson 94 — 1'/. Kmart 391/. -2'/. Kellogg Company 105’/. + 2’/. McDonald's 34’/. —'/, Sears 36’/. + ’/. Southeast Mich. Gas 15'/, —'/, Spartan Motors 16’/. —1’/. Upjohn 40’/. —1'/> Gold $365.75 +$2.25 Silver $4.10 +.01 Dow Jones 2916.14 —15.43 Volume 261,000,000 Animal shelter plans open house The Barry County Animal Shelter will have a Christmas open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 7. Visitors can meet "Santa Paws" and his friends, a donkey, a llama and a miniature horse. Children can have their pictures taken with Santa for $3. Refreshments will be served, door prizes will be given away hourly and tours of the shelter will be offered. The animal shelter is located at 825 W. Apple St. in Hastings. Motorists can reach the site easily by turning north on Cass, across from t he K mart plaza. Road Commission public hearing set The Barry County Road Commission will have a public hearing on its propos­ ed 1992 budget at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. Dec. 3, in the Commission Room, 1845 West Gun Lake Road, Hastings. A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection at lhe Road Commission office. Parade slated in Middleville A Christmas parade will be in Mid­ dleville at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. Entries are asked to gather at 12:45 p.m. at the old school bus garage beside the middle school. The prize of $75 will go to the firstplace winner in the judging, second place will be worth $50 and $25 will go to third. The local Lions Club is sponsoring the annual parade. For more information, call 795-9043 or 795-3669. Info on needy being sought Six Christmas dramas planned Anyone who knows of individuals or families facing tough economic times this holiday season is urged to call in the information to Love Inc. or the Barry County Department of Social Services. The two agencies are attempting to coordinate this year’s Christmas Basket program for the needy. Information slips may be picked up at the DSS office anytime during regular weekday hours, or at the Love Inc. of­ fice Monday through Friday. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Rev. Steve Reid, director of Love Inc., said people shouldn't wait until just before Christmas to give the informa­ tion. because by then it may be too late. The Rev. Steve Reid's original drama •'Joseph, step-father of Jesus." will be performed in this area six times in December. Dates and locations are 7 p.m. Sun­ day. Dec. 1. at the Sunfield United Brethren Church; 10 a.m. Sunday. Dec. 8. Hastings First Presbyterian Church: 7 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 14. Central Auditorium in Hastings; 9 a.m. Sunday. Dec. 15. W’elcome Comers United Methodist Church; II a.m. Sunday. Dec. 15. Hastings Free Methodist Church; and 7:30 p.m. Friday. Dec. 20. Abba's in Charlotte. The drama, written by Reid in 1983, has been performed all over Michigan and Illinois since, and this year an audio cassette tape was released. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 28, 1991 .Viewpoint^! There are many reasons for shopping in Hastings ' | The holiday shopping season is upon us once again, but there are a couple of wrinkles this year that should convince people they should stay closer to home when looking for holiday gifts. For too many, economic times are tight, leading consumers to purchase fewer Christmas gifts, or less expensive ones. Another factor is that the traditional holiday season is about a week shorter than usual because Thanksgiving this year fell on Nov. 28. These make two good reasons to buy locally as much as possible this year. If economic times indeed are not good, it doesn't make a great deal of sense to spend lots of money on gas to travel to the big-city malls. What savings shoppers think they're getting in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek or Lansing could be wiped out by the aditional expenses that can pile up when making the trip. With less time to get gifts, it's probably smarter to see what Hastingsarea stores have to offer. The businesses downtown and in the strip mall might have a better selection than one would think. Furthermore, there is less likely to be massive numbers of shoppers to compete with here, and the parking situation in Hastings has to be better than the crowded lots at the malls. The two-hour parking limit is being lifted again for the month of December in downtown Hastings. Perhaps one of the best reasons to shop locally as much as possible is to continue to invest in the community where one lives. Dollars spent in Hastings indirectly help the quality of life, because when merchants are doing well, they are more likely to lend a helping hand to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Band Boosters, United Way and other worthwhile local agencies and programs. So now, more than ever, it makes good sense to give the local merchants a fair opportunity to do business with the people who live here. It will help the businesses and it very well could be to the consumer's advantage, too. The incentives are there. All that needs to be done is to take advantage of it Letters ‘The Crucible’ was a terrific show To The Editor: The Hastings High School Drama Club presented Arthur Miller’s "The Crucible” last Friday and Saturday evening. Each character was magnificent in his/her part. I have never seen a high school perfor­ mance deliver so much enthusiasm, well delivered lines, and emolion in all my days. The kids are mighty talented and/or Mary Martlia Melendy is a genious at directing. I went both nights and each performance was exemplary. Unfortunately, not an awful lot of people came. Parents all came, of course, and friends, but it was a performance worthy of the whole town — only they didn't know! I would never have gone had 1 not had a daughter in it who had spent many hours preparing for this special event. I knew it was special for her. Now 1 know that it was more special for me. 1 didn’t like the play for starters. 1 didn’t particularly care for Arthur Miller’s work. And who wants to go to a play about religious bigots? Well. I tell you. it was a treat and more, the ; Hastings BcUinCr Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 published by Hastings Banner. Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President Stephen Jacobs Treasurer vennucular was difficult to say the least and the cast did it magnificently. The cast not only spoke the archaic language believably, but also we could all hear and understand the words. Their diction and enunciation were excellent. The actors got into their parts so well that the audience could not help but feel the hurt and anger and tragedy as the situation developed. I still have a hard time realizing that these were high school students instead of seasoned actors! The costumes were so authentic, the make­ up was great, the set was superlative. The background walls were all black and the rooms were framed in with wood, painted to look like oak beams. The jail looked so real and the scenes effectively changed sides of the stage due to excellent lighting control. Thank you, Hastings High School Drama Club, and all who helped in any way, in­ cluding this town’s businesses who sponsored the production. Dianna Solmcs (Gabby's Mom) Hastings City makes incubator site productive To The Editor: This is only the second time since my elec­ tion as mayor that 1 feel compelled to respond to a letter to the editor, and this is strictly for informational and clarification purposes. David Carr of rural Hastings inquired about the industrial incubator site and questioned its location "on a toxic site.” Other questions were posed as well, such as why the City of Hastings didn't attempt to find an alternate site; who would be responsible for cleanup and what the city's financial responsibility would be for cleanup. First, the incubator is not located on a toxic site. Land adjoining the building has ground water contamination that emeinated from another site. There is already in place an ap­ proved remediation plan between the current owners of the property and the Michigan Department of Natural Resoures to clean up the site. Regarding responsibility for cleanup, liability for cleanup and evidence that funds will be available for cleanup by responsible parties was a condition of the federal grant that will fund the project. The city can. under certain circumstances, purchase property without liability, under Act 307, which is commonly known as the “Polluters Pay” bill. It is unmistakably clear that, in looking for alternative sites, virtually all large existing in­ Friendly clerk is appreciated Letters dustrial facilities have some contamination problems, but the advantages of re-using an existing facility, covered by a DNR approved remediation plan is more beneficial to development than building new "greenfield” space and leaving another structure vacant and useless. There is much to be said for the availability of reasonably priced, efficient industrial space, with shared services, attractive to small start-up businesses. I applaud the wisdom of the Hastings City Council which. by majority vote, proceeded in this direction. By electing to proceed in this direction, the City of Hastings demonstrates its willingness to be pro-active in eliminating a polluted site within the city limites. The result will be a cleanup of a contamined site, turning it into a productive piece of property and creating jobs and encouraging growth where it might not otherwise occur. Respectfully, Mary Lou Gray-Mayor City of Hastings Deer hide pile not appreciated To The Editor: As a resident of beautiful south Solomon Road near Hastings Airport. I have a com­ plaint for our annual litter pigs. A gross and disgusting pile of deer hides and carcasses have once again appeared over­ night during the first week of hunting season. 1 personally am sick and tired of this every year. I drive past every day and have to see this mess. I’m also sure I speak for all my neighbors, and many other people in the county. The DNR has been alerted to this problem and I just want to warn the offenders that we will be watching. Beth Wester Middleville Write us a Letter! To The Editor. I would like to comment on the town and people of Hastings. I have traveled through Hastings at least twice a week for the past year. I have stopped at several gas stations and party stores in the area. I've always gotten the impression the clerks were too busy to be friendly. I thought this was odd for a small community. I have finally met a friendly person in Hastings. Her name is Theresa, and she works at Crystal's Quick Stop on Algonquin Lake. I believe she is a real asset to the store and the community. So now I feel good going through Hastings. Keep up the good work, Teresa and Crystal’s. Bev Newbound Grand Rapids Public Opinion: The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: •Make your letter brief and to the point. •Letters should be written in good taste. ■Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must include their signature, address and phone number. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: . Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. BoxB Hastings. Ml 49058 Would lower credit card Interest rates encourage you to spend more? Despite falling interest rates in other areas, credit card interest rates remain at a national average of more than 18 percent. President George Bush has suggested that banks lower credit card interest rates to encourage consumer spending, which would strengthen the economy. Would lower rates lead you to spend more? John Jacobs Vice President Frederic Jacobs Secretary Newsroom David T. 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Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) Lawrence Hook Nashville "No, I’ve never had a credit card, and I can’t sec that I would get one.” Chuck Re®»r Hastings: Jerry Case Hastings: my credit cards every month, and I have a card "No, Pm a semi­ retired. and 1 doubt it would make that much "No, because I don’t own any.” with no annual fee.” difference.” Sherry Styf Hastings: "No. because I pay off Lee Wallace Hastings: "No. I don’t use them, and I don’t believe in them.” Charles McCabe Hastings: "I don’t know that I’d spend more, but it might encourage me to cc tinue to use my card instead of cutting back.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 28, 1991 — Page 3 Former DNR chief David Hales raps Engler reorganization plans by David T. Young Editor The former director of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has some harsh words about Gov. John Engler’s plans for the environment. David Hales, who resigned his post last May. spoke Thursday night at the Caledonia Township Hall to the Thomapplc River Watershed Group, focusing on Engler’s four plans to reorganize the DNR. One of the governor’s plans was withdrawn because it may have been unconstitional. However, the other three are: — The creation of a "new" DNR, taking away powers from associated groups, such as the Natural Resources Commission, and giv­ ing them to the director. This leaves the NRC with only three duties: to appoint a director, give advice on policies and serve as a sort of appeals board for unresolved cases. — Creation of a Water Resources Manage­ ment and Code Commission, which will in­ clude representatives from the Departments of Commerce, Agriculture, Public Health and Natural Resources. — Creation of a Michigan Environmental Science Board with nine members who have expertise in various scientific disciplines. Its role would be to advise the governor on scien­ tific matters and to comment on rules or guidelines for protecting the environment. The fourth plan, which was withdrawn, was to form a reconstituted Science Advisory Council to develop appropriate clean-up ap­ proaches in the Environmental Response Act. Hales said his criticism of Engler’s orders are not motivated by politics. Rather, they have been prompted by concern about what will happen to lhe environment in the future. "These are not Republican and Democrat issues.” he said. "It is conservation that is suffering (with Engler’s plans). "I’m not interested in running for office." he added. Hales said, for example, that he has high regard for Republican legislators such as Rep. Paul Hillegonds. a Republican who represents Thomapplc and Yankee Springs townships in Barry County, and Republican Senator Harry Gast. Hales said one of the results of the three plans will be that citizen involvement will be drastically restricted. "The groups abolished (in the first plan) were non-partisan and in some cases noncnvironmental, but they helped set policy and direction for use of resources," he said. “Some of the governor’s people said these groups kept minutes and wasted time, but that’s insensitive and insulting to the manage­ ment of natural resources.” The former DNR chief warned that citizens and environmentalists must be prepared con­ stantly to fight for wildlife and lands that have no other advocates. "Conservation battles are never won, but resources, once they are gone, are lost forever,” he warned. “Once we convert the habitat, we make changes that are irreversible. "You have to win every time there is a challenge — and we need citizen involvement to do that.” Another negative result of the governor’s plans will be an increase in influence of special interests and the rich. Hales said. Yet another unpleasant side effect from one of the plans is that "it completely emasculates the Water Resources Commission. "This is a cavalier disregard for one of Michigan’s greatest traditions. The irony is that Engler fancies himself as a conservative. But this is not the act of a conservative. A conservative docs not destroy tradition." Hales also said the plans would create a weak director of the DNR. “The (executive) orders leave the director hanging out alone against special interests,” he said. He also charged that another result will be a slowing down of lhe process of applying for receiving permits, that the plans will create a different kind of backlog. “The loss of the Waler Resources Commis­ sion would create a greater need for public hearings and there would less staff (to handle the applications and complaints)." He said there is a disturbing tactic in which lhe government cuts the budget of an agency so it will have reduced services, then eliminate it because it isn’t serving the people effectively. "If we want services from lhe DNR, we’ll have to pay for them." he said. Hales heard some differences of opinion during the question-and-answer portion of the presentation. One member of the audience, Mike Hawthorne, owner of U-Rent-Em canoes in Hastings, said, “I congratulate the governor. That's what the people wanted...People are tired of the old DNR going out and slaughter­ ing woodlots. The governor is doing just what the people wanted him to do — cut budget and shake up the DNR." Hales responded. “Underlying your com­ ments is a conflict with the DNR. it would seem." The former director said it is a myth that en­ vironmental rules in Michigan arc tougher than elsewhere. For example, he said many other states have tighter standards governing wetlands laws and the wait for permits are longer. Michigan is one of the few states that allows for appeals. Hales charged that an administrator moving things around to reorganize the DNR is taking attention away from important environmental issues. He said some of Engler’s plans will result in the loss of lands and wildlife. "Their (endangered wildlife) entire value is not measureable, but I know I don’t have any right to destroy them, to take them off the face of the earth.” The former DNR director had high praise for the Watershed Group, which includes peo­ ple from Middleville, Hastings, Nashville and Caledonia, who live near or along the banks of the Thomapple River. "I truly believe conservation is a local ac­ tivity and the state should not interfere without an excellent reason.' "What you (the watershed group) are doing is fun and important. This is action done by real people in real places, not just policy makers. "We have a generation that has lost touch with the real Michigan...This changes us from being inhabitants to being just oc­ cupants. Occupants don’t take much attach­ ment to the identity of the place in which they happen to live. "We have a vast number of people who don’t even notice the weather. That's a real loss, but it can be turned around. It’s impor­ tant that we inhabit rather than occupy." Hales said he personally wants to help preserve what Michigan has because he wants them to be available to his children and grandchildren. "If we don’t start to roll back the changes, our kids won’t even know what we’ve lost.” he said. "This is where we live, this is our Former Department of Natural Resources Director David Hales fields a question from a member of the Thomapple River Watershed Group. place. And if we lose our sense of place, maybe that’s our greatest challenge." Hales, who lives along the Red Cedar River not far from Lansing, said that since he resigned his DNR post last May. he has gone fishing, spent time with his children and has been working on a special unmentioned project. He added, “I’ve been trying to decide what I want to be when I grow up." Roland Harmes was appointed Hales* suc­ cessor. Hales had served from 1988 to last spring, resigning only four months after Engler took office. The Thomapple River Watershed Group, a division of the West Michigan Environmental Action Council, is open to anyone who lives near the Thomapple River. The group’s next meeting will be held on the second Thursday evening in January. Fur­ ther details will be announced at a later date. 911 administrative board members named by county by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The proposed Enhanced-911 emergency telephone service/dispatch system to serve Barry County took another step toward becoming a reality Tuesday when the County Board of Commissioners made appointments to a 911 Administrative Policy Board and 911 Technical Advisory Committee. Commissioners approved recommendations, made by the Board's Criminal Justice Committee, of citizens to serve three-year terms on those panels. Membership on the 911 Administrative Policy Board will include County Commissioner Ethel Boze, chairwoman of the County's Criminal Justice Committee; Commissioner Ted McKelvey, County Board Chairman; Mike Klovanich, director of public services for the City of Hastings; Lester Foreman, president of the Woodland Village Council; Don Boysen, Thornapple Township supervisor; Judith Wooer, Barry Township treasurer; First Lt. Richard Zimmerman, commander of the Michigan State Police Post in Hastings; and William Miller of Delton, representing the public atlarge. County Prosecutor Dale Crowley and । ytMV- II- —• County 911 Executive Director Charles * time next year, Nystrom said last week. Nystrom were appointed to serve as ex-officio .... In other business Tuesday, the County members, without voting status, of the 911 Board: Authority. •Approved a new two-year contract for Serving on the 911 Technical Advisory County Coordinator Judy Peterson at an Committee are Robert Kenyon of annual salary of $38,800 through 1993. The Middleville, representing the County contract represents nearly a 5 percent wage increase. Peterson was hired for the post five Firefighters Association; David Wood, years ago. County Sheriff; Michael Cason of Lansing •Purchased three vehicles from Shaheen Mercy Ambulance/Hastings Division, Chevrolet through lhe Oakland County representing the Emergency Medical Services Cooperative Purchasing Program. Council; Roger Caris, Hastings Fire Commissioners approved buying two cars for Department; Jerry Sarver, Hastings Police lhe County Sheriffs Department at a cost of Department; Richard Zimmerman of the $13,942.80 each and a car from the Friend of Michigan State Police; and Middleville Chief lhe Court at a cost of $14,192.90. of Police Louis Shoemaker, representing Commissioners said the cost was lower than township and village police departments. they had anticipated. Alternates are Earl Wilson of the Carlton­ •Approved a $1,241 contract with Moss Maple Grove Fire Department and John Reed Telecommunications to link the computers of the Delton Ambulance. and terminals in the County Courthouse with Commissioners also agreed to disband the equipment in the Courts & Law Building Interim 911 Committee, which has handled across the street preliminary 911 arrangements and •Adopted a resolution rededicating the development of the recently adopted 911 plan, county to continue the "war on poverty" and and to thank those who served. "to the leadership of lhe Community Action County voters approved millage to Agency of South Central Michigan in establish the E-911 system last year and it is advancing this struggle." In 1978, the county expected to be 75 percent operational from voted to designate CAA as its agency to the proposed county central dispatch by this Senator Stabenow is 1st Friday guest State Senator Debbie Stabenow will be guest speaker at the next First Friday Lunch and Learn program Dec. 6 at Thomas Jeffer­ son Hall in Hastings. Stabenow, who is serving her first term as a senator after 12 years as a state represen­ tative, will talk about the current political situation in Lansing. Elected state senator from the 24th District in 1990, she was a state representative from the 58th District, rural Ingham County, from 1979 to 1990. In the senate, she serves on the Education. Family Law. Criminal Justice and Correc­ tions. Finance and Government Operations committees. Stabenow has been the recipient of more than 50 local, state and national awards, in­ cluding the U.S. Jaycees Outstanding Young American Award. Her political experience previous to serving in Lansing included four years on the Ingham County Board of Commissioners, two as chairwoman. Stabenow is a magna cum laude graduate (1972) of Michigan State University and she earned a master’s degree in social work from MSU m 1975 She also received MSU’s Distinguished Alumni Award in 1987. She also completed the Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government Women in Leadership program in 1988 Born in Gladwin, she graduated from Clare High School After earning her bachelor’s degree m 1972. she worked for the Lansing School District, helping administrators handle juvenile crime and drug abuse problems. She was the founder of the Rural Emergen­ cy Outreach food bank program and the In­ gham County Women’s Commission. She was co-founder of the Council Against Domestic Assault. Other community service includes the Greater Lansing Chamber of Commerce, the MSU Social Science Research Bureau Ad­ visory Committee, the Holmes/Logan Economic Development Task Force, the Big Brothers-Big Sisters Advisory Board, the Salvation Army, Ingham Intermediate School District Gifted and Talented Advisory Board. Southside Soup Kitchen Board, Boys & Girls Club Board, South Lansing Hilltoppers Senior Center, and the the Magic Ride bicycle tour to fight child abuse. She also finds time to direct the youth choir at her church. Some of the legislation she has sponsored and championed have included safe applica­ tion of pesticides; recycling; waste preven­ tion; chi'd support programs, such as the children's trust fund check-off program; foster care; tougher drunken driving laws; anti-crime packages; mental health; senior citizens; and health care. As usual, the program will begin at noon and every attempt will be made to finish by I p.m. so people attending may go back to work. The Lunch and 1 earn senes is sponsored by the Barry Counts Democratic Committee. Sen. Debbie Stabenow Those attending may bring their own lunches. Coffee and tea will be provided by the Democrats. combat poverty: ’1 ’’' " ' .................. The resolution also commended CAA on its 25th anniversary. An anniversary open house will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at the CAA headquarters in Battle Creek. The agency is housed in a former railroad depot. Thousands of households and individuals in south central Michigan continue to be served each year through an array of creative, innovative and quality programs and services targeted to address the causes and conditions of poverty, the resolution noted. CAA Director Mark H. Schauer, who attended the meeting, told commissioners that Barry has been as active as any county involved with CAA. "You've done a lot for the agency. I'm pleased to have worked with you for the past five years," said Schauer who soon will be leaving the agency to pursue doctoral studies at Michigan State University. •Heard that former county commissioner Paul Kiel has resigned from serving on the County Commission on Aging Board and the Area Agency on Aging Board because of ill health. Commissioners voted to draft a resolution honoring him and thanking him for many years of dedicated service. •Learned that the Community Action Agency has no funds left for homeless assistance. Commissioner Rae Hoare said that money raised in this year's "Walk for Warmth" will have an important role in helping the needy. "We'd be in bad shape if not for the Walk for Warmth money," Hoare said. •Heard a report from Commissioner Robert Wenger that Stale Representative Robert Bender, R-Middleville, jlans to propose legislation that would specify that large wildlife killed along roadsides would be the responsibility of the Department of Natural Resources. Commissioners have been concerned with the issue of who is responsible for removing road kill. Wenger said efforts will be made to get the Michigan Association of Counties to support legislation appointing the DNR to handle that task. •Changed its second regular December meeting to Friday, Dec. 27. at 9:30 a.m. The board also will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at the same time. Santa’s visits start Friday Santa has called the Banner to tell ev­ eryone that he's very excited about coming to Hastings to visit all the area children this year because he will be doing so many fun activities. Santa will be reading stories at lhe Hast­ ings Public Library, singing with his musi­ cal elves on the Holly Trolley, and will be telling the story of "The Night Before Christmas" at Pages Book Store. Plus there will be a lot more fun at other area mer­ chants. For instance at the Music Center, parents can bring in a video tape or purchase one there and have a long lasting memento of their child's visit with Santa. Music Center will be furnishing the camera. Santa will be at Music Center on Dec. 7 and Dec. 13. Santa and his musical elves will be riding on the Holly Trolley five times in the early evening and twice for late evening excur­ sions. Santa’s visit to Hastings is sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. Here is Santa’s schedule: •Friday, Nov. 29 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Cinder's Pharmacy; and 1 to 3 at Boogie Records. •Tuesday, Dec. 3 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Sears and from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at the Hastings Public Library (Santa will be read­ ing stories). NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-S0S1 to ... SUBSCRIBE •Friday, Dec. 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 at Bar­ low Florists. •Saturday, Dec. 7 after lhe parade at Music Center. •Sunday, Dec. 8 from 1 to 3 at JCPenney. •Monday, Dec. 9 from 5:30 to 7:30 on the Holly Trolley, with musical elves. (There is a small admission fee to ride the trolley). •Tuesday, Dec. 10 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Holly Trolley, with musical elves. •Wednesday, Dec. 11 from 5:30 to 7:30 at Bosley Pharmacy. •Thursday, Dec. 12, 5:30 to 7:30, Holly Trolley, with musical elves. •Friday, Dec. 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 at Music Center; and 8 to 10 p.m. on the Holly Trolley. •Saturday, Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Cinder's Pharmacy; and from 1 to 3 p.m. at Arby's Restaurant •Sunday, Dec. 15 from 1 to 3 at JCPen­ ney. •Monday, Dec. 16 from 5:30 io 7:30 on the Holly Trolley, featuring Santa's musical elves. •Tuesday, Dec. 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 on lhe Holly Trolley, with musical elves. •Wednesday, Dec. 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 at Sears. •Thursday, Dec. 19 from 3 to 5 at Fel­ pausch Food Center. •Friday, Dec. 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 at Bosley Pharmacy. •Sunday, Dec. 22 from 1 to 3 at JCPen­ ney. •Monday, Dec. 23 from 5:30 to 7:30 at Pages Book Store where Santa will be read­ ing The Night Before Christmas" at 6, 6:30 and 7; and from 8 to 10 p.m. on the Holly Trolly, with musical elves. The schedule is subject to change. Call 945-2454 for verification of changes. �=as« 2 — The Hastincs Banner — Thursaay. November 28. 199, Oklahoma police nab suspects in Hastings kidnapping, car theft by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer Authorities seek to return to Michigan a man and a woman arrested Friday in connection w :th last week’s kidnapping of an elderly Hastings nun Two suspects were arrested Friday in Okla­ homa with the car that was stolen Nov. 20 from lhe victim tn Hastings. Police in Gore City, Okla., arrested the pair in the missing car after a high-speed chase that involved police from three Okla­ homa departments. Hastings Police have not released the sus­ pect’s names because they have not been ar­ raigned in Barry County. Police said they are not residents of Hastings or Barry County. ’At this point, they’re still suspects." said Hastings Deputy Police Chief Mike Leedy. "At the time they were apprehended, they were in the stolen vehicle, and were tn the process of extraditing them back to Michi­ gan." Police said the 74-year-old man w as walk­ ing out of a Hastings store about 6:45 p.m. last week when he was approached by a young couple who said their car had broken down outside of town. The victim agreed to give the pair a lift to their car. But when they readied lhe location west of Hastings near Wall Lake and Gun Lake roads, the suspects ordered him to keep driving. "One of the suspects - we’re not sure which one - indicated he had a weapon." Leedy said. On a deserted dirt road, the pair ordered lhe victim to stop the car and hand over his money. The man then was told to step out of the car, and lhe suspects fled the area. The victim was picked up by passing deer hunters and returned to Hastings where he called police. The man described the male suspect as IS years old. 5-foo< 5-inches tall. 140 pounds, with long ’mown hair, a leather jacket and red bandana. He described the woman as about 18 years old. 5-foot 3 inches tall. 120 pounds, with long blond hair and scars on her right cheek. In Oklahoma two days later, lhe suspects caught the attention of police, who checked the car's license plate and arrested the pair on charges of possession of stolen property. Au­ thorities said the descriptions of the pair ar­ rested in Oklahoma match lhe Hastings vic­ tim's description. ” The pair are expected to be charged in Barry County with kidnapping, armed robbery and car theft. John Cafarreli spoke to the Hastings City Council Monday about starting a taxicab service in Barry County. TAXL.continued from Page 1 committee will discuss. In another matter, the council again talked about the local cable television situation. Councilman Donald Spencer said he has received more complaints about the new com­ pany. Americable International. Meanwhile. Triad, the company that has held a franchise in Hastings for the last 16 years, has filed for Chapter 11 bankrupey Gray said she would look into the com­ plaints by contacting Americable. Councilwoman Miriam White then asked the mayor why she must act as a liaison bet­ ween Americable and Hastings customers. "I have a problem that they arc responsive to you. but not to anyone else.” she said. Gray responded. ”1 will be glad to send out memoranda with all the toll-free numbers (to reach Americable)." In other business Monday evening, the council: — Learned from Director of Public Ser­ vices Mike Klovamch that the Apple Street extension project is just about finished, except for erection of a fence. "Wc should be well within out budget (for the project).-' Klovanich said. Apple Street, which first was constructed in the summer of 1989. was extended this sum­ mer from Broadway to Industrial Park Drive. — Agreed to suspend enforcement of twohour parking limits in the downtown during the holiday season for the entire month of December. The suspension does not include parking offenses such as illegally parking in handicapped zones. The city every year has agreed to free downtown parking during the Christmas season. — Received an invitation to attend the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan’s 25th anniversary open house Fri­ day. Dec. 6. Councilwoman Evelyn Brower, a former CAA board member, said she will represent the city at the ceremony. — Approved a one-ycar lease agreement for SI.850 for a parking lot with National Bank of Hastings. — Learned that a local Boy Scout troop no longer will pick up newspapers at the parking lot next to Tyden Park. Hastings Sanitary Ser­ vice. however, will do it two or three times a week. — Agreed to a S250 per month one-year lease with the tenant of a house in Fish Hat­ chery Park. — Set a public hearing for 7:45 p.m. Mon­ day. Dec. 9. on a request for a tax abatement for the Padnos Iron Co. Padnos has acquired Summit Steel, which in 1986 was granted an industrial facilities exemption certificate. — Agreed to give Jody Meyer the official title of deputy assessor. She works in the assessor ’s office, but hasn't had a formal title. The city’s assessor actually is a company. Consolidated Governmental Services. — Was visited by four Hastings High School students from social science classes. The young people plan to be at the next coun­ cil meeting to make a presentation on curbside recycling. — Received and placed on a file a County Board of Commissioners ’ resolution adopting a tentative emergency 911 plan. Up With People may return to Hastings March 24 for an encore performance of It ‘‘Rhythm of the Worta" show. The group entertained here this month for a sold-out crowd. ‘Up With People’ eyes Hastings return If Central Additbrium in Hastings is available for a March 24, 1992 show, Up With People will return for an encore per­ formance, said Sharon Moist, scheduling representative for the non-profit organiza­ tion. Up With People performed before a capac­ ity crowd in Hastings Nov. 18, and the event marked the group's first visit to Barry County. "We'll be coming back by popular de­ mand," said Moist. "We don't do it very often (return so soon to the same city). It's usually every other year, but we are going to be in the area," she said, noting that Hastings residents had mentioned that waiting two years for the normal return was a long time. The ‘energetic and enthusiastic'' response shown by the people of Hastings to the Up With People production was a key factor in returning so soon. Moist said. The organization decided to schedule the encore performance "because it (the Nov. 18 show) went over so well and we had to turn people away." She expects to know Monday if Central Auditorium is available for the Tuesday, March 24 date. The Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce, J-Ad Graphics and WBCH Radio Sta­ tion have already agreed to sponsor the show again, Moist said. The tentative March performance in Hast­ ings would feature a different cast in the same show, "Rhythm of the World," pre­ sented this month. The show celebrates the diversity of cul­ tures and ideas, and is driven by the sights and sounds of current international music. As the musical extravaganza provides a journey around the world, audiences may find themselves dancing with Gypsies, sing­ ing on the streets of London or bopping to the hits of yesterdny, a spokesperson said. The aim of (he Up With People program is to encourage understanding among people of all nations, and to equip the participants with leadership qualities they can use throughout their lives. Local families will again have the oppor­ tunity to host the international students in the cast if the March performance in Hast­ ings is finalized. Hastings Township drain district approved by Sandra Ponsetto JC Penney sales clerk Brenda Brock (left) assists customer Debbie Buikema with her purchase. With only three and a half weeks to Christmas many shoppers will soon be heading to area stores. Staff Writer The establishment of drain district has been approved for a watershed stretching from Starr School and River roads west to Fall Creek in Hastings Township. After hearing nearly two of hours of testimony from residents and business people in the proposed district and from officials from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), Michael Gregg , a representative from the Michigan Department of Agriculture made his decision. "In my mind the conditions and the testimony today support the finding that it is oractical to establish this drain district," concluded Gregg. One of the options discussed at the meeting included establishing a county drain and assessing property owners in the district for construction and maintenance costs. Many of the people at the hearing expressed concerned that private citizens would be assessed for a drain that would primarily benefit MDOT and a couple of businesses. Others staled that they felt the engineers should look at repairing an existing private drain in the area before plans are developed for a new public drain. The hearing was scheduled by the Barry County Drain Commission in response to an application for a drain district submitted by the Michigan Department of Transportation. Stale, county and township officials have been aware of a drainage problem near Consumers Concrete and Terry’s Tick Tock on M-37 for a number of years, according to Barry County Drain Commissioner Bob Shaffer. "The Department of Transportation is looking to upgrade the road (M-37) in lhe next couple of years," said Shaffer. "If anything needs to be done to the road, now is the time to do it." Because the application for the drain was filed by another slate agency, a representative SHOPPING...continued from Page 1 "They aren't going for the big ticket items this year," said David Jasperse, of Bosley’s Pharmacy. "Our only concession (to the recession) is not stocking big ticket items. We're just carrying the basics, cards, fragrances, candy and small gifts." Button agrees. "I think people are making sure that they buy exactly what they want," she said. "They'll keep looking until they find what they want.* Lake Odessa candidates file J-Ad Graphics News Service Five incumbents, two of them targets of a recall effort, have filed to run for Village of Lake Odessa offices in the general election next March. The incumbents. Suzanne Johnson, treasurer; Julane Beglin. clerk. Steven Garlinger. president; and trustees Patricia Hickey and Allen Swift filed petitions at the Page Building Tuesday before 4 p.m. to earn slots on the March 9. I992. ballot. Newcomers Jim Valentine and William Walker also filed peti­ tions for trustees' posts. Hickey and Garlingcr. along with trustees Wes Myers. Jerry Engle and Steve Secor arc the target of a special recall election Dec. 17. Secor. Myers and Engle are fulfilling twoyear elected terms of service due to expire in 1993 The recall campaign against the five Village Council members has been spearheaded by village resident Evcly n Barnum in response to the decision of the council to contract with the Rockf'ud/Lowell Ambulance Service A recall petition for Swift was dropped by those running the campaign. Trustee Timothy Tromp was not petitioned to be recalled. In the event of a total recall of the five trustees, members of a special Ionia County Election Commission would be responsible for appointing two trustees to serve on the council, bringing the total number of council members to a quorum of four. As a body, the Village Council members could then elect a president among themselves or appoint an additional three members However, the additional appointments would not necessarily have to be made in order for the council to conduct business, as long as a quorum of four is present. In the event that Hickey, Myers. Secor. Engle and Garlinger are recalled. Hickey. Garlingcr and Swift, having filed Tuesday to run in the March 9 election, would he able to run for office again Secor. Engle, and Myers would not he able to run for office of village trustee until the following election in 1993. Students help needy for Thanksgiving Hastings Middle School Students in Mike Abbate, Doug Mepham, Kris Bristol. Ed Vanderhoff and Chris Croslhwaile's classes raised over $70 Io buy Thanksgiving dinner lor two needy Hastings families Although participating students were asked to donate only a dollar each, some students opted to give more The students bought the groceries Wednesday morning and the food war, distributed by their teachers in the afternoon The following students participated in the project (front row, from left) Tim Wallace, Heidi Watson. Stella Elliott. Tim Eggleston, Brian beprislis. Jessy Christy. Danielle Krepps, Sarah Naylor, Carrie Service, Nick Hostetler Gino Dufllo, (second row) Anglo Erway, George Billmoyor, Steve Hard. Tim Warner. Charlie Cove, Mol Fenner, Staci Simpson. Nick Adams, Kirn Gardner, (third row) Sally McDiarrnid. Chris Boucher. Orton Robert, Brian Heeringa, Chuck Rowley, Chad Nowlin, Trent Kohn, Mariah Dorsey. Matt Malik (fourth row) Julio Sherman, Darcio Boto. Jason Doible, Phillip I nglerlh. Adam Hormonitt, Aaron Haight, Chad Wilbur, Mike Hricovsky, Craig Warren, Curtis Parlik and Brian Kramer. �Ex-DNR director raps Engler plans All-county girls eagers selected See Story, Page 3 School children mark Thanksgiving See Photos, Pages 12 and 13 See Story, Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 _| Hastings DdrinCf VOLUME 137, NO. 39 News Briefs Holiday parade slated for Dec. 7 The annual Christmas parade, spon­ sored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 7. Parade Chairwoman Karen Despres said entries are being asked to line up at 1 p.m. on Railroad Street. They will proceed to the downtown, finishing the route at City Bank on Chureh Street. Trophies will be awarded for first, se­ cond and third places. Despres said the number of entries received by the chamber as of early this week was 36. Applications still may be made by calling Despres at 945-3122 or 945-5011, or the Chamber of Commerce at 945-2454. The theme for the parade this year, “Catch the Spirit: The Reason for the Season." was the brainchild of Neil Biacndle of Neil's Advanced Commer­ cial Printers, who was co-chair of last year’s parade. Despres said more involvement from local businesses and a few surprises are in store for this year’s event. The local Lions Club once again will help with the lineup. The Barry County chapter of lhe American Red Cross also plans to offer free coffee and hot chocolate at a tent on the courthouse lawn facing the library on Church Street. And. of course, Santa Claus will make his first official appearance in Hastings, at the very end of lhe parade. Gaillard Brass to return here The Galliard Brass Enselmble will make its third appearance in Hastings at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, al the Hastings High School lecture hall. The holiday concert, sponsored by the Thomapple Arts Council, will be preceded by a a dinner at the County Seat, for those who wish to attend. The Galliard Brass offers audiences a variety of music, from the Baroque masters through the lighter trends of to­ day’s sounds. The concert in Hastings this year will begin with the music of Bach and end with a sing-along, featuring many favorite Christmas carols. Tickets are $8 person. They will be available at Boomtown, the Music Center and at lhe door. Tickets for the pre-concert dinner, gratuities and the musical program are $20 apiece. Dinner reservations must be received by Saturday. Dec. 7. by calling 948-8799. THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 28. 1991 ' Taxi service may come to Hastings by David T. Young Editor A taxi service may be coming to Hastings and Barry County. The Hastings City Council Monday evening was introduced to John Cafarreli, owner of the Battle Creek Cab Co., who told city of­ ficials he is trying to come up with a way to service this area. The matter has been referred to the Or­ dinance Committee, which will consider repealing a local ordinance governing taxis in Hastings. City Attorney James Fisher said lhe local ordinance has been on lhe books for some time. The rules specify dial a taxi service must be insured and that drivers must be licensed. "People ask why we want to regulate taxi cabs at all. and I’m not sure." Fisher said. Mayor Pro Tern David Jasperse said lhe Or­ dinance Committee members do not believe taxi service should be regulated because they already conform to standards for insurance and drivers’ licensure. He added that the city does not regulate other services, except for trash pickup. Cafarreli said his company is insured for $1 million and each car is insured for the same amount, he also said state law requires that taxi drivers have chauffeurs’ licenses. Cafarreli also said his company, which operates in both Kalamazoo and Battle Creek, is having its radio system updated and he would want to have a local office so customers wouldn’t have to call long distance. Mayor Mary Lou Gray then asked how an existing ordinance can be repealed. She was told by Fisher that the council could come up with a new ordinance to rescind the old one. That apparently will be one of the things the See TAXI, Pege2 Holiday shopping season is short by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Tlj^nksgiving is over and Hastings shoppers, fueled with lefi-over turkey, will begin their annual seige of area retailers in search of lhe perfect Christmas gift at the perfect price. There are only three and half weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year. However, only two retailers surveyed report that Christmas shopping has started early this year. "Our lay-away is already packed, more so than at this time last year," said K mart Store Operations Manager Dana Modole. "People are looking ahead, looking for the best merchandise at the lowest price." "We'll find out more today (Friday), this will tell us how many people shopped ahead. This will be the test," he added. Mike King, manager of the Music Center in downtown Hastings, also reports an early increase in sales. But JC Penney, Miller’s Carpet and Furniture, Bosley’s Pharmacy and Hodges Jewelry representatiVfli say they haven’t noticed any increase..^ prc-Thanksgiving sales. "1 don’t think that people are shopping early," said JC Penney Store Manager Ken Witker. "I don't think people realize there's one less week until Christmas this year and Thanksgiving is holding them at bay, After that I think it will hit home that Christmas is just three weeks away." Deb Button, manager of Hodges Jewelry, agrees that many shoppers don't seem to have understood that lhe shopping season is shorter this year. "1 don’t think they realize that there is less than a month rather than the usual five weeks," she said. While most retailers report that the national recession has had little or no effect on their sales, they all seem to agree that it has changed shoppers’ buying habits. "People are shopping a little more carefully than before and looking for bargains, " said King. . More News Briefs on Page 5 Working hard for Turkey Day* Barry County children celebrated Thanksgiving in the classroom as well as the home. In Janet Geukes' first grade class at McFall Elementary in Middleville the small students cut out and decorated turkeys and also learned about pilgnms and Indians. Ian Karcher shows plenty of concentration when cutting out his paper turkey. See SHOPPING, Page 2 Vehicle manslaughter nets 3-15 prison term by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer ' James A. Huver cried as he read a state­ ment saying he was sorry for the May motor vehicle death of Charles M. Mlynarchck. Bui visiting Circuit Judge Patrick Mc­ Cauley sentenced lhe 28-year-old former Hastings man to three to 15 years in prison for Mlynarchek's death. Friday's sentence, which was about average across the state for manslaughter with a mo­ tor vehicle, pleased no one in lhe crowded courtroom including the judge himself. "I’ve pul considerable time on this case. I’ve called upon my 20 years experience as a judge,” McCauley said. "1 hope and pray 1 made tire right decision.” During Friday’ three-hour hearing, family and friends of lhe 72-year-old victim from Gun Lake asked that Huver be. sent to prison for the maximum term of 15 years. But Huver's family and friends made equally impassioned pleas that Huver, now of Grand Rapids, receive a jail sentence or be re­ leased on probation to have alcohol abuse treatment and counseling Before handing down his sentence, Judge McCauley said Ire couldn’t please everyone. ’ A judge is in a no-win situation,” hr said. "Whatever I do, I cannot satisfy everyone." Holiday Home Tour is Dec. 7 The fourth annual Holiday Home Tour in Hastings will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8. The activities will begin at 3:30 p.m. with refreshments at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church. 3:15 W. Center St. Homes included on the tour will in­ clude those of Larry and Dorothy Con­ klin. 1730 N. Broadway; Dale and Diane Hoekstra. 1740 Jacobs Circle; Jim and Marcia Mellen. 1480 E. Mill St.; Wayne and Ardith Knop. 1050 E. Mill St.; Larry and Barb Case. 301 S. Park; and Don and April Tubbs, 411 W. Center St. Proceeds from the tour will go to lhe American Cancer Society for research. Organizers this year hope to raise at least $1,000. Cost will be $6 for tickets, which will cover the tour, unlimited rides on the Holly Trolley and maps. Tickets may be purchased in advance at Boscly Phar­ macy. the Christmas Cottage. Barlow Florist. WBCH and the Music Center. The First Presbyterian and First Methodist churches will allow space for parking during the tour. For more information, call Judy Lenz at 945-4634 PRICE 25' Dressing up for Christmas... Hastings is decorated in its Christmas finery lor the holiday season Workmen were stre'ching up this decoration across State Street at the corner ot Jellerson on Tuesday For holiday shopping convenience, the usual two hour parking restriction has been lifted lor the season by the Hastings City Council Relatives <>t Mlynun lick, a retired carpenter and funner member ot the Wayland Town­ ship Board of Review, said they were nol pleased with tire outcome. "Were disappointed in lhe sentence, but uS Ixriicr than getting paroled or put on pro­ bation.” said Mlynarchek’s sister, Frances Mlynan lick He sad he’s sorry, but he lied.” During the October trial in Barry County < iicuil Court, Huver denied he was in a no pu- .i.p /one when he attempted to pass Mlyrutnhek's t. ar Huver said Mlynarchek’s vehicle crossed the center line, which led to the collision when Huver attempted to pass the victim’s car. But police testified that Huver was legally drunk and had attempted to pass Mlynarchek’s car in a no-passing zone while both were eastbound on Chief Noonday Road, west er Whitmore Road. Police said Huver s 1990 GMC pickup truck struck the left rear corner of Mlynarchek’s FM4 Mercury Grand Mar­ quis. forcing lhe car off the road and into a head-on collision with a uee. The Hany County Circuit Court jury round Huver guilty of manslaughter with a motor vehicle- and also found him guilty oJ second offense drunken din mg m the May 5 accident that led io Mlynarchck s death Authorities from Pennock Hospital testt fled Mlyiuivhek suffered multiple ub tuc lures, a broken pelvis. a broken upper leg and a broken cheek txmc that caused his death l ite jury could have found Huver guilty or the lesser offenses of negligent homicide ot impaired driving, but instead found Husei guilty of manslaughter with a motor vehiv k and drunken driving In a bench trial immediately following Judge McCauley found Huver guilty of a p.v vious drunken driving offense In Uiaud Rapids in ,1987. McCaulpy was assigned to Item the < a»c > ter Circuit Judge Richard M Slnistri dluqud ified himself because he once served as lh. Huver family attorney. Huver will be sent to the stale prison ... Jackson and from there will be assigned i. another facility. Officials said Huver is likely Io sen.about 22 months in prison and then be re leased on probation if he qualifies An additional sentence of one year ui |uil for the drunken driving conviction will iuu concurrently with the prison term. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-12-05.pdf a012e43ec2514df9e6c8696339a4ea54 PDF Text Text Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 5, 1991 <heW Kights A special message to Mini Page readers from Warren E. Burger. On Dec. 15,1991, we will celebrate an important bicentennial anniversary in the history of the United States. On that date in 1791, Virginia became the llth state to ratify the first 10 amendments to the Constitution, known as the Bill of Rights. Wmm E. Burger Throughout our history, the freedoms guaranteed in the Bill of Rights have been a vital source of the values and the spirit of By BETTY DEBNAM Happy Birthday, Bill of Rights the Bill of Rights protects the basic freedoms of every American by guaranteeing, among other freedoms,, l the rights to speak, write and worship freely. ' It is important to remember, however, that our ' collective happiness is not measured in terms of freedom alone, lb achieve success in life, it is also necessary to have opportunity. In America, opportunity comes both from individual industry, to , make ourselves the best that we can be, and from our society, which should treat every individual equally and fairly. ( As we begin our third century under the Bill of Rights, remember that this is your world and these are your times. Make sure that you have something to say about what goes on. WW- The states and dates they j MIMWWMM approved the Bill of Rights: UUlAmvm ’ mi nu are celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Bill of Rights this year. The Bill of Rights was not in the original Constitution. When the first Congress met in 1789, James Madison of Virginia proposed a list of changes. Congress made them into 12 proposed amendments. On Sept. 25,1789, Congress approved the amendments. President Washington then sent them to the state legislatures (governing bodies) for their approval. More than two years later, on Dec. 15,1791, enough states had approved 10 of the amendments. These 10 amendments, called the Bill of Rights, became the law of the land. " -.... 11« । __ if moon on »«. «, tm, IT KUHt <THf MV Of THf ! New Jersey Maryland ■ ‘ * ' - 5 & New York Feb. 27,1790 North Carolina Pennsylvania March 10,1790 Vermont joined the original 13 stat— In March 1791. Three states, Connecticut, Georgia and Massachusetts, did not ratify the Bill of Rights until 1939! Vermont Nov. 3,1791 ^-Rookie Cookie’s Recipe , History of the Original Bill of Rights Broccoli Casserole 1800 (3) Shipped to Washington It was put on a ship and brought to the new capital of Washington, D.C. It was kept in several different buildings. milk. Mix well. | 3. Pour liquid mixture over broccoli. ‘ 4. Place casserole in a large pan with about 1 inch of water in it ! 1814 ® Hidden in Virginia 5. Bake in a preheated 375-degree oven for 50 minutes. Serves 6. j fl—19 Mini Spy . . We call the first 10 amendments to ■ the Constitution the Bill of Rights. The official document, written in 1789, has 12 amendments. Two amendments were not , approved by enough states. They did not deal with personal rights. These two amendments dealt with salaries for Congress and the number of nfembers to be assigned to each • state. Mini Spy and the gang are visiting the National Archives. See ifyou can find: •footbafi • eyeglasses •word MINI • mushroom •mug • number 3 •letterD •fish • letter J , Where the Bill of Rights has traveled •letterE • umbrella 1789 Bill of Rights BLEG I I Bill of Rights } was signed on Sept. 28. | ' 1789 The signing took ™D SLATUREMGW AFREEDOMSTATESE L I NWKAMENDMENTSQO LRRAT I 1938 to present { „ FYSPEECHN 1790-1800 ® Moved to Philadelphia APPROVEDFVG OAPRESSGOVERNI The vault: Hie cases are lowered into a 55-ton vault 22 feet below the display every night and in emergencies. The mechanical jack that raises and lowers the cases is -t operated by electricity with backup batteries. It was moved to the National Archives, where it can be seen today. place in Federal Hall in New York City. New York City was the nation’s capital at , the time. ITRIALGQPEOPLEI SLH I When it was safe, the document was moved back to Washington, where it was put under the care of the State Department l/Mgha&J LLOFR IGHTSCR DFANNIVERSARYI 1814-1938 ® Returned to Washington The official tXBBMKSjB TRY *N Words about the Bin ot Rights are hidden in the block below. See if you can find: BILL OF RIGHTS, ANNIVERSARY. AMENDMENTS. MADISON. LEGISLATURE. GOVERN. STATES, LAW. FREEDOM. PEOPLE. RATIFY. APPROVED. RELIGION. SPEECH. TRIAL. PRESS. MB In 1814, British soldiers marched on Washington. The Bill of Rights, along with other important documents, was hidden in a private home 35 miles out of town for several weeks. After Philadelphia was named the capital, the document was moved to j that city. ‘ ’ National Archives An archives is a place where records an- stored. The original Bill j f ML, ' •’■js- V.■ of Rights is kept in the National I Archives in Washington, D.C. It went Exhibit hall: me Bin ot Rights la on display on display on its 161st birthday, Dec. In a big marble exhibit hall shaped like a halt 15, 1952. circle. Guards are on duty MINI PAGE SPONSORS Coleman Insurance Agency Hastings Orthopedic Clinic - Dr. Merriman & Dr. Larke 1I Hastings Savings and Loan Farm Bureau Insurance - Larry Neil Koops Funeral Chapels Inc. - Lake Odessa �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 5, 1991 — Page 13 Undercover drug sting.,.continued from page 1 Calm and in control up until now, the mother began to cry and suggested her sister­ in-law could take her children because she isn't a drug iser. "She's very against what we do here," she said. Searching through the well-kept, nicely decorated home, police found TVs and VCRs, waterbeds and brand-new snowmobile hel­ mets. There were hand-embroidered wall hangings with each of the kids' names and birth dates decorating rooms full of toys. The mother's bedroom walls were covered with stuffed animals and her dresser was full of lingerie. Hastings Police Detective Pete Leach (center) and Barry County Deputy Sheriff Detective Sgt. Ken DeMott (right) examine a large plastic bag of marijuana while Hastings Deputy Police Chief Mike Leedy videotapes the investigation. CLASSIFIEDS The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 For Sale Automotive For Sale 84 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER SE 7 passenger, air, ps/pb, stereo, cruise and more. $2850 or best offer. 948-2808. CHRISTMAS TREES 3-9 ft. Fresh cut, Scotch Pine. $10-525. Grown by Joe Lukasiewicz, 1745 S. Hanover (next to Art Meads Auto). Community Notices MRS. CLAUS’ ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR & CRAFT SHOW Dec-7th-. 9am-4pm. Ionia Middle School. 4 blocks east of M66/M21. Ionia County Commission on Aging. Over 75 exhibitors and much more. Hourly door prizes, food booths, breakfast, sandwiches and dessert. WORK OVERSEAS Major U.S. Companies inter­ viewing now for TAX-FREE. High Income positions. 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Mill Street, Hastings (616) 945-9568 Representing Hastings Mutual ■fVf Insurance Company tj We’re only silent until you need us. Lake O pair charged in abduction, robbery, theft by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer A Lake Odessa area man and woman were charged Monday with kidnapping, armed rob­ bery and car theft in connection with the Nov. 20 abduction of an elderly Hastings man. Arraigned Monday in Hastings District Court were Daniel Lee Conners, 17, of Lake Odessa, and Milinda Gae Breeden, 18, of Sunfield. The two suspects were arrested Nov. 22 in Oklahoma with the car that was stolen two days earlier from the victim in Hastings. The pair waived extradition and were returned to Michigan, according to Hastings Police Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. Police in Gore City, Okla., arrested the pair in the stolen car after a high-speed chase that involved police from three Oklahoma departments. Police said the 74-year-old victim was walking out of a Hastings store about 6:45 p.m. last week when he Was approached by a young couple who said their car had broken down outside of town. The victim agreed to give the pair a lift to their car. But when they reached the location west of Hastings near Wall Lake and Gun Lake roads, die suspects ordered him to keep driving. On a deserted dirt road, the pair ordered the victim to stop the car and hand over his money. The man then was told to step out of the car, and the suspects fled the area. The victim was picked up by passing deer hunters and returned to Hastings where he called police. In Oklahoma two days later, the suspects caught the attention of police, who checked the car's license plate and arrested the pair on charges of possession of stolen property. Au­ thorities said the descriptions of the pair ar­ rested in Oklahoma matched the Hastings victim's description. Conners and Breeden both were charged with one count of kidnapping, armed robbery and car theft All three are felony offenses. Authorities said the couple may have fled the area because Conners was wanted in Ionia County on charges of car theft and fleeing • and eluding police. Police Beat Deputies arrest two in pharmacy burglary NASHVILLE - Two men were arrested early Wednesday morning in connection with a burglary at Mace Pharmacy. Richard G. Wagner, 37, and Paul A. Lingoes, 18, both of 7131 Lawrence Road, Nashville, were arraigned Wednesday on charges of breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny. Bany County Sheriffs deputies were alerted at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday by an alarm at the pharmacy at 219 N. Main St. Deputies arriving at the store found two sets of foot prints in the newly fallen snow leading to a large broken window on one side of the building. By following footprints and a tip from a witness, deputies followed one of the suspects to the river where they discovered him sitting in two inches of water. Deputies then found the second suspect fleeing north, carrying a large bag. Deputies or­ dered the suspect to stop, and the man dropped the bag and gave himselt up. Authorities recovered 16 packs of cigarettes and 30 bottles of pills of various medica­ tions. A value for the stolen property was not available Wednesday. Wagner and Lingoes were released on $5,000 personal recognizance bonds. Hearings were set for next Week in Hastings District Court. Arrests made in high-speed chase, crash HASTINGS - A man was arrested Saturday for drunken driving and fleeing police after leading officers on a high-speed chase that ended in a minor accident Driver Angelo John-Gustavo Amalio, 18, of 6265 Thornapple Lake Road, Nashville, also was arrested for driving with a suspended license in addition to the drunken driving and fleeing police charges.' .......... ....... The car's passenger and owner, Robert L. Tate, 21, of 6280 Gurd Road, was arrested for probation violation and for fleeing and eluding. Police on patrol at 12:50 a.m. said a passerby told them a 1970 Buick had just run them off the road. Investigating officers found a the vehicle travelling 50 to 60 mph on Clinton Street and attempted to pull over the car. Officers followed the car out of the city, down Old Nashville Highway to M-79. On a curve in a 15 mph zone, the car, travelling about 60 mph, left the road and struck a tree. Amalio and Tate fled the car but were caught by police. Authorities also found a 13-year-old boy in the car. Amalio registered 0.13 percent on a chemical breath test and was lodged in jail. (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service) LOST billfold at Family Dollar, Tuesday, Dec. 3 around 2p.m. please call 945-4819 or drop off at Family Dollar, no questions asked. “WOLFF TANNING BEDS New Commercial-Home Units from $199. Lamps-lotionsacccssorics, monthly payments low as $18. Call Today FREE NEW Color Catalog. 1-800-228-6292. business Services HANDYMAN FOR HIREMULTI-TALENTED MAN EXPERIENCED IN ALL TYPES OF HOME IMPROVEMENTS INCLUD­ ING REMODELING, REPAIRING AND FINISH­ ING. CALL FOR ESTI­ MATE. REFERENCES AVAILABLE. SCOTT TEBO (616) 948-8621.____________ JUNKfTRASH REMOVAL 763-3321.__________________ IWWWMWMMWMMNlMlWblXtawWWMnWHW.MWWW Come to my... CONGRATULATIONS Freshman - Brian Tobias, son of Eugene and Linda Tobias, of Hastings was placed on the Dean’s List at Ferris Slate University with a 3.75. Dad, Mom and April The officers were impressed. "Not bad for someone who hasn't had a job in three years," Howell said. Beneath a decorated, framed slogan reading "Where there is love in the home, there is joy in the heart," police picked up the black duffel bag their informant told them about. Police found it held a sizeable stash. "Oh yeah, he loved the stuff," Leedy said. A check of the bag revealed several baggies full of marijuana, a small set of scales and other drug items. Bouncing one of the larger bags in his hands, Leach figured it weighed a few ounces. "You're talking S500here," he said. In the bedroom, police found a small bag­ gie of pot near long guns in the closet. "Marijuana was in the room with the guns, even if it was just a little bit," Howell said. Officers picked up other items around the house. Beneath a coffee table, officers found a Tupperware container with a small amount of marijuana in a bag. Under the living room sofa, officers picked up a glass jar with a small amount of marijuana next to a handgun and ammunition in a hard case. An expensive set of scales was located in the kitchen. Also under the couch, police found a cased shotgun with shells loaded and racked in the chamber. Down the hall, above the washer and dryer, police found several large envelopes full of records. Leedy walked back from the kitchen. “You won't believe it, but they're on wel­ fare," he said. Neil suggested they confiscate all the records they could find. "I think Treasury would like to get a hold of this," he said, holding a receipt for a wa­ terbed. "Here's a guy on welfare and he's spending money like it's going out of style." DeMott searched through the mother’s purse and picked up her checkbook. Eventu­ ally the IRS will be looking through it as well, he said. "By law they must declare drug income," Neil said. "By looking at what bHls they were paying, (Treasury agents) can figure out what kind of income they must have had." Gosc to midnight, the officers carried out the confiscated items. The load filled two car trunks. Afterward, police were philosophic about the investigation. Dealing drugs may be a socalled "victimless crime," but it’s still a crime, DeMott said. "If someone it really hooked on marijuana, then they are going to support that habit somehow," DeMott said. "If they don't have a legitimate job, they’re going to be commit­ ting armed robberies or burglaries to support that habiL" And there's another crime most people don't think about, he said. "This country, whether you like it or not, <6 run on taxes," DeMou continued. "When you have a person supporting himself and his family selling illegal drugs, that's part of the tax base that's lost that the rest of us have to pay." But the greatest tragedy of all is what happens to kids who grow up living in a dealer’s home, the detective said. “When you've got young kids there and you're dealing right there in front of them, you’re bringing up a generation that thinks of this as a natural way of life," DeMott said. "What choice do they have?" PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888, TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE. Residential, busi­ ness, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. 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The annual Honors and Awards program was held last Saturday, with several Barry County Posse members along with Barry County Sheriff's Deputies recognized for their contributions to the organizations. Captain Ken Neil, (left to right) police Chief Jerry Sarver, second Lieutenant Rex Scott and posse member Horace Hall were nominated for "Posse Member of the Year" for their outstanding performances on the Barry County Posse. • ■ ■ Deputies, Posse members receive awards Jay Olencizak, (left to right) Sheriff David Wood, and Deputy Robert Abendroth cause for a Dhoto after Wood presented the two with "Meritorius Service" awards. �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 5, 1991 Words for the) Y’s... REACH THE IMPORTANT WEEKEND MARKET! Advertise Each Week In... The Hastings Banner YU '1CA Standings Hig h School 3 on 3 Your Hometown, Barry County Newspaper can 948-8051 for Advertising Assistance 9-10 Grade W-L-T Swat.................................................................I -0-0 Were Not Bad................................................1-0-0 Nitzchc.......... .................................................0-1-0 Young Guns................................................... 0-1-1 11-12 Grade Ruthless Mugs.............................................. 1-0-0 Boys of the b ball.......................................... 1-0-0 Cstclein...........................................................0-0-0 Mathews......................................................... 0-1-0 Big round ball boy* ;.................................... 0-1-0 Life is Unpredictable. 12 Grade Bombers..........................................................1-0-0 Mitn I Don’t Know........................................ 1-0-0 Bairs...J................... 1-0-0 Otr................................................................... 0-1-0 Walther.......................................................... 0-1-0 Regulators............................................ 0-1-0 Bowling Results: Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 37-19; Naughty & Nice 35-21; Finishing Touch 34-22; Thor­ napple Valley Equlpnnent 31-25; Wood­ mansee Constru ctlon 2’7-29; Cascade Home Improvement 27 -29; M filers Carp.et 25-31; Middle Lakers 25 -31; Al ley Cats 25 -11; J&S Auto 25-31; Admiral 2*5-31; Neils Printing 20-36. Men High tGames & Series: D. Keast 177; B. RuthrufT 178-500; B. Cuddahee 205; C. Hay wood 187-519; C. Converse 192-481; IA Ftnse 194; R. Snore 184; R. Hause 236. Women High <'James & Series F. RuthruB 180; E. J. ohnson 194; A. S’nore 144. Wednesday P.M. Friendly Home Partk*s 36-16; Misfits 32-20. Mace’s Ph. 30-32; Varney’s Stables 30-22. Nashville Locker 28- 24; Valley Realty 28-24; Easy Rollers 25-27; »Hair Care Center 23-29; Lifestyles 21-31; - 7’-45. High Games and Series - T. Christopher 1^1-198: B. Miner 201-476; M. Brimmer 183-469; C. Sanlnocencio 180-465; J. Sanlnoccncio 167-453; C. Trurr.tbull 147-4 12; R. Reichard 163-457; P. Fis.her 189; L. Yoder 189; E. Mesecar 178; Watson 169; S. Brimmer 159; K. Becker 181; D. Brewer 166; P. Snyder 160; R. Kuempel 1’50; J. Puttengill 133; C. Shellenbarger 132 ’. B. High 157; F. Schneider 171. Monday Mixers Three Ponies Tack 3516-1616; Grandmas Plus One 32-20; Outward Appearance i'2-20; Fcrrellgas 30-22; Miller Real Estate 2.8-24 ; Deweys Auto Body 28-24; Mich.elob 2616-2556; Hastings Bowl 26-26; Rowdie Girls 24-28; Girrbachs 23-29; Dads Post #1’41 22-30; Lazy Giris Inc. 22-30; Miller Carpens 18-30; Pioneer Apartments 17-39. Good Games - N. Taylor 178; M'. Snowden 172; G. Gibson 165; S. Lancaster 165; B Ailcrding 191; R. Girrbach 157; H. Hewitt 160; F. Schneider 162; M. Maus 145; K. Allerding 155; H. Service 180; S. Carlson 182; M. Snyder 161; Y. Markley 175; Q. Main 188; S. Nash 165; D. Smith 164; S. Dryer 161; D. Gross 120. Good Games and Series - J. Rice 212-486; B Anders 188-525; D. Kelley 176-502; S. Nevins 189-476; F. Girrbach 180-506; M. Moore 163-450; K. Sutfin 163-465; S. VanDenburg 201-523. Sunday Mixed Hooter Crew 36-16; Hollev Roller 35-17; H &. H 31-21; Alley Cats 29-23; BSers 28-24; Sapdbaggcrs 28-24; Gutter Dusters 27-25; Pin Busters 27-25; Die Hards 26-26; Wanderers 26-26; Load Hogs 25-27; Really Rotten 22-30; Chug-A-Lugs 22-30; Get Along Gang 22-30; Rude Ones 22-30; Friends 21-23; Greenbacks 20-32; Misfits 20-32. Mens High Game and Series - M. Cross 199-541; R. Bowman 209; M. Tilley 205; R. Mack 202. S. SanBom 199; B. Drayton 195; R. Snyder Sr. 205; J. Smith 186; B. Hodges 193; B. Miller 211; J. Haight 206; G. Snyder 206 Womens High Game and Series - T Farr 152; B Moody 209; L. Tilley 191. p. Lake 202; S. Wamke 145; C. Mack 178; C. Wilcox 181: K. Becker 203-584; R. Haight 170; B. Seger 170; B. Snyder 205-567. Hastings City Bank Isn’t. Bear donated to child care center What better place for a large fuzzy bear to live than a child care center’ The huge stuffed animal stopped for a photo while on its way to the child care center at the Church of God on West State Road on Tuesday to live there and make friends with the children. A gift from his granddaughter, Jennifer Sutera, to Bob and Carol Christie of Hastings, "Elmer was a little too big for the Christies to keep in their living room so they ottered it to the center. The folks at the center said they would be glad to have Elmer. Hastings girls basketball team holds annual awards banquet The Hastings girls basketba 11 team held its awards banquet last week. Junior Anne Endsley was selected by her teammates as the Lady Sax ons' Most Valuable Player. Endsley was also the recipient of the team's Most Hustle and Determination award. Best Defensive Player honors went to Once again, Hastings City Bank has qualified for Veribanc’s “Blue Ribbon” award. Their standards for financial strength, earnings, and asset quality — everything that’s made us such a strong and secure bank for 105 years. Based on our solid history, we can predict that our future will continue to build on a financial foundation of strength, integrity and quality. junior Renee Royer. Royer and Endsley were also picked as Hastings' co-captains for next season. Senior Jonny Lumbert was voted Most Enthusiastic Player by her teammates. The Saxons finished the season 9-12 overall and were fourth in the Twin Valley standings. fastings Jlank Safe and sound since 1886 EQUAL HOUSING Hastings • MEMBER FDIC Nashville Bellevue Middleville Caledonia SAT.0NLY!D?°8-11AM DOORBUSTERS s30% off 30% off REG. PRICES ALL CHIC* SEPARATES FOR MISSES, PETITES AND WOMEN 25% off REG. PRICES ALL DRESSES FOR HER SALE 7.99 REG. $12. JUNIORS’ MIXED BLUES' TURTLENECKS ALL JUNIOR CASUAL SHOES SALE 34.99 ENTIRE STOCK OF MEN’S SOCKS 25% off BowJerettes Andrus of Hastings 34,/i-17,/i; Kent Oil 30-22. DJ. Electric 29-23; Hcckers Ins. 26Vi-25%; Dorothy’s Hairstyling 25-27; Brit­ tens Concrete 23V4-28W; Al and Petes Sport Shop 22-30; Good Time Pizza 1714-34%. Good Games and Series - B. Hathaway 1^-478; L Elliston 180-502; A. Fox 185-134; E Vanasse 192-499; D. Brumm 187-506. H Cocnen 175-484. Good Games - D. Harding 164; D. Cocnen 183; S. Merrill 168; D. Snyder 191; D. Morawski 156; D. Harding 164. PtflG lor price* appearing are offering prices only. Sales may or ma y not haiw been made at regular prices. Sale prices on reguUir pncen: merchandise enectrve Saturday, only. Intenr. ediate rr nrkdowns may heve been taken on original priced merchai vdise Percentages on represent savings from regular or original prices as shown. *Applrc.ibte to i ill store ano catalog purchases made with your JCPenney cred it card thru Dec 24. ‘91. No minimum purchase required except on major purchase items Upon request only Finance .nharget t assessed during deferral period Thrift Drug merchandise et eluded. REG. PRICES BOYS’ DRESS SLACKS 25% off 30% off REG. PRICES REG. $46. ALL 9-2-5 DRESS HEELS ALL MEN'S CASUAL SHOES 25% off 30% off ALL ATHLETIC SHOES FOR THE FAMILY ALL BOYS FLEECE 30% off 30% off ALL GIRLS FLEECE SATURDAY HOURS December 7 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. SPECIAL HOURS: Monday, Dec. 9-13: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday Dec. 14: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. REG. PRICES ENTIRE STOCK OF KIDS' JEANS Visit Santa IN OUR STORE . Sunday, December 8th, 15th and 22nd from 1 PM-3 PM JCPenney DOWNTOWN HASTINGS Wayland �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 5, 1991 - - page n we supp ort all the te ams In; Barry Cc >unty! Matmen Continued from previous page Have ate successfi 4aeaton compete for the Twin Valley title. The Trojans were seventh after the league dual season a year ago, but came from nowhere to win the conference meet going away. "These kids want to be at the top of the conference," Furrow said, referring to his Saxons. "1 think we could be in the top half. "It will all depend on how the team jells." Hastings opens the season next Saturday at the Ionia Invitational. The Saxons' home opener is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 19 against Harper Creek. Progressive Gr aphlcs Offset Printing • Sllkscre an Printing 115 S. Jeffers' on Hastings, Ml 4f »58 Pnone 945-9 249 Barry Clea mers 321 S. Michl gan Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone 945< 4265 Hastings Wrestling Schedule Sat., Dec. 14 Sat., Dec. 14 Thur., Dec. 19 Sat., Dec. 21 Sat., Jan. 4 Thur., Jan. 9 Sat., Jan. 11 Ionia Invitational Lakewood JV Invit. Harper Creek Allegan (Quad) LH. Lamb Tourn.) Marshall Wyoming Rogers Var. Invit. Comstock JV Tourn Albion Delton Invitational Charlotte/Delton (D-Duel) Thur., Jan. 23 Hillsdale Tues., Jan. 28 Lakewood Thur., Jan. 30 Coldwater Sat., Jan. 11 Thur., Jan. 16 Sat., Jan. 18 Tues., Jan. 21 A A H A H H A 9:00 9:00 6:30 10:00 10:00 6:30 10:00 A A A H 9:30 6:30 9:30 5:30 A H A 6:30 6:30 6:30 Wed., Feb. 5 Sat., Feb. 8 Wed., Feb. 12 Sat., Feb. 15 Lakeview A 6:30 Middleville (Quad) A 10:00 Sturgis H 6:30 T.V. Conference A (Marshall) Wed., Feb. 19 Team District Sat., Feb. 22 Individual District Wed., Feb. 26 Team Regional Sat., Feb. 29 Individual Regional Frl. & Sat., March 6-7 Team Finals Fri. & Sat., March 13-14 Individual Finals Delton wrestling outlook once again bright The Delton Kellogg wrestling team has been making a habit out of having successful seasons. And on paper, 1991-92 appears to be no different Last year die Panthers finished 23-5 in dual meets, then capped the season with a team district championship. Individually, four Delton wrestlers qualified for the Class B state finals. While that success is indeed hard to duplicate, coach Rob Heethuis believes his team will again be strong. —"Well be-a competrtrc^sqnad," Heethuis said. "We’ve got some holes to fill, but I'm enthusiastic." The reason for Heethuis' optimism is the fact that he returns numerous starters, including several that posted over 30 wins. Leading the way is junior heavyweight Rollie Ferris, who was the lone sophomore at 275 to qualify for the state finals. Once there, Ferris surprised many by reaching the championship match, where he lost a tough 2-1 decision. Heethuis was not one of those surprised. "He can go as far as he wants," Heethuis said of his wrestler. "There's not a harder working kid out there." Ferris claimed district and regional individual titles and was 46-4 overall. The Panthers will also be strong in the lower weight classes. Brothers Jason (103) and Sean Thomas (119) combined for 75 wins and each qualified for the state finals as well. Perhaps more importantly, they both gained valuable experience. Other key returnees include seniors Joe Delaphianio (171), Josh Clark (145) and Alex Hall (119). Beyond the trio’s won-loss record, they will also be asked to provide senior leadership. Juniors looking to contribute include Jason Hicks (125) and Jason Burandt (152). Hicks wa^ a . seco nd-team all-county selection a year ago. Heethuis also said that sophomores Travis Homister, Nate Kendall and Jason Charkowski will see plenty of action. Homister and Kendall will wrestle in the middle weights, while Charkowski will probably be at 103. Wrestling is nos an official Kalamazoo Valley Association sport, though Delton will host the other three league schools fielding mat squads in a quad Feb. 15. The Panthers will;again host their own invitational as well. Delton open the season next Saturday at Harper Creek. The Panther's first home match will be the following Tuesday against Gull Lake. Heethuis said that it is too soon to predict just how far his team might go. "Wrestling is a long sport, so time will tell," he said. "We'll know more in February. "But this is a good group of kids." Radio Shack1® Associate Store 812 W. State Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone 948-4010 Wren Funer al Home Corner of Woodlaw n & Broadway Hastings, M I 49058 Phone 9415-2471 Hie 1991-92 Delton Kellogg basketball team: Front Row (left to right) Bill Liceaga, Dan Gerard, James Myers, Mike Martin, Dave Fetrow, John Wickham and Scott Hudson (Mgr.). Back row- Dave Skinner, Jett Taylor, Jay Armen, Jamie Roush, Pat O'Meara. Jon Lenz, Brandon Lyons and coach Jim Hogoboom. Hogoboom hopes to turn around Delton basketball program The only way the Delton basketball program can go is up. The Panthers were 1-20 last year under coach Paul Krajacic, who resigned at the end of the season. Now that Jim Hogoboom has taken over the reins of the Delton program, there is a renewed sense of optimism. The former Parchment boys and girls coach has made changes already. Whether those changes will translate into a successful won-loss record immediately remain to be seen. Hogoboom describes his coaching philosophy as defense-oriented. Fans can expect to see an exciting brand of basketball at Delton this year. "We will try to play up-tempo basketball," Hogoboom said on Wednesday. "We hope to create offensive opportunities with defensive pressure. That is our main focus at this point." Hogoboom did inherit a fairly large team, as well as some solid all-around athletes. He said that only two of the starting positions are already set. The season opener is Tuesday at home against defending district champloft Middleville. " a.... .. Senior Jon Lenz is the lone returnee who saw much playing time a year ago. The 6-2 forward was the Panthers' sixth man last season,'Hogoboom said that he is impressed with Lenz' strength. Also in the starting lineup will be guard Dave Fetrow, a 5-11 senior. Fetrow is the top-ranked student in his class, and Hogoboom noted that he uses his intelligence on the court as well. Senior Mike Martin also should see plenty of action at a guard position. At 5-9, Martin is one of the Delton's top ball­ handlers. Several players are competing for the starting positions in the post. They include Jay Annen, a 6-5 junior; Jamie Roush, a 6­ 5 junior; and Pat O'Meara, a 6-4 senior. While Annen and Roush provide size and bulk up front, Hogoboom said that O'Meara was the best shooter of the trio. Other backcourt players include James Myers (5-7), Brandon Lyons (6-2) and Jeff Taylor (6-2). Taylor can play the 1, 2 or 3 spots, while Lyons may be the best perimeter shooter on the team. Bill Liceaga, John Wickham, Dave Skinner and Dan Gerard round out the Delton roster. Hogoboom said that Wickham may end up in the starting lineup as a defensive specialist Gerard is a transfer from Portage Northern. Skinner is recovering from a back Injury. According to Hogoboom, he and the Panther players are still going through a period of adjustment. ’ "We’re trying to get too know one another," he said. "But I've been pleased with the work ethic these kids have shown. "We’ve got a lot of learning to do. Once the players know their roles and limitations, I expect us to become a competitive club." While Hogoboom may be new to the Nell’s Ad vanced Commercial! Printers 133 E. Sta' te Street Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone 9 45-9105 ।— ■" Delton program, he is familiar with the Kalamazoo Valley Association. In fact, he says the league is as strong as its been in quite some time. "People expect uh to be near the bottom of the league," he said. "There are alot of tall, talented teams in the KVA." Hogoboom said that Mattawan and Kalamazoo Christian, as well as possibly Hackett, to contend for the title. Both Mattawan and Christian return four starters from last season. Girrbach Funera l Horne 328 S. E iroadwny Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone 945-3252 National Bank of Hastings West State at Bro adway and our Gun Lake* Office MEMiBE'R FDIC Delton-Kellogg Varsity Basketball Schedule Tues., Dec. I0 Frl., Dec. 13 Tues., Dec. 17 Frl.. Dec. 20 Tues., Jan. 7 Fri., Jan. 10 Fri., Jan. 17 Sat., Jan. *I8 Tues., Jan. 21 Fri., Jan. :24,; Tues., Jan. 28 Frl., Jan. 31 Tues., Fe>b. 4 Frl., Feb. 7 Frl., Feb. 14 Fri., Feti. 21 Tues., Feb. 25 Fri., Feb. 28 Tues., War. 3 Fri., Mur. 6 Thornapple-Kellogg Parchment Paw Paw Mattawan Comstock Galesburg-Augusta Pennfleld Caledonia K. Christian ; Hackett Parchment Paw Paw Hastings Mattawan Galesburg-Augusta Pennfield Gull Lake K. Christian Otsego Hackett H A A H A H A A A H H H A A A H H H H A 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7.30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 White’s Photography 436 W. f jtate Street Hastings, Ml 49058 Phon e 945-3967 Hastings Savings'and loan , ' ;*01 East State Hfistings, Ml 49058 P hone 945 9561 Electric 'Motor Service 1569 Bedford Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone 945-5113 B.arry County Lumber and Home Center 225 N. Industrial Park Dr. Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone 945-3431 ---------------------------------- ■’TTT= Hodges Jewelry 122 W. Sate Street Downtown Hastings < Phone 945-2963 , Welton’s Sales and Service Heating and Cooling 401 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 1991-92 Delton Kellogg wrestling team: First Row (left to right) Lonnie Cary, Sean Thomas, Jason Charkowski. Mike Newman, Jason Thomas, Jim Kerr, Alex Hall. Second rowJoe Delaphiano, Brad Jacobs, Brandon Huskln, Josh Clark, Harper Creek Gull Lake Galesburg-Augusta Caledonia Northview Hastings JV Comstock Hudsonville Plainwell DKHS Invit. Hastings Belding Pennfield Wayland South Haven Lakewood KVA Meet A H H A A A A A A H A A A A A H H 10:00 5:00 5:00 7:00 10:00 10:00 9:30 10:00 5:30 9:30 5:30 5:00 5:30 5:00 TBA 5.00 10:00 Phone 945-5352 JCPenney, Inc. NEWS NEWS NEWS Delton-Kellogg Wrestling Schedule Sat., Dec. 14 Tues., Dec. 17 Tues., Dec. 17 Thur., Dec. 19 Fri., Dec. 27 Sat., Jan. 4 Sat., Jan. 11 Sat., Jan. 11 Mon., Jan. 13 Sat., Jan. 18 Tues., Jan. 21 Thur., Jan. 23 Tues., Jan. 28 Tues.. Feb. 4 Thur., Feb. 6 Tues., Feb. 11 Sat., Feb. 15 Jason Burandt. Steve Curtis, John Murphy, Jason Hicks Third row- Coach Tim Thomas, Phil Carson. Rollie Fe rris Travis Homister, N ate Kendall and Coach Rob Heethuis. 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(M-43) Delton, Ml 49046 Phone 623-5115 or 721-9904 1-800-223-3590 Good luck to all of our Barn Co. Student Athletes Miller’s Carpet and Furniture 107 E. Woodlawn Hastings, Ml 49058 945-2091 - Lewis Realty 140 W. State Street Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone 945-3556 Tom’s Market 241 E. State Road Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone 945-5372 McDonald’s® 1215 W State Street Hastings, Ml 49058 Hastings Varsity Basketball A Ionia H Lakeview H Lakewood A Albion H Harper Creek H Charlotte A Marshall H Hillsdale Sturgis H Coldwater A E. Grand Rapids A Lakeview A H Delton H Albion Harper Creek A H Marshall Middleville A Hillsdale A Sturgis A Coldwater H (No Frosh) Mon.-Sat., March 9-14 Districts Tues.-Sat., March 17-21 Reglonals Wed. Sat., March 25-28 Finals Game Times: Fosh 4:00, J.V. 6:00 Tues., Dec. 10 Fri., Dec. 13 Tues, Dec. 17 Fri., Dec. 20 Fri., Jan. 3 Tues.. Jan. 7 Fri., Jan. 10 Tues., Jan. 14 Fri., Jan. 17 Fri.. Jan. 24 Tues., Jan. 28 Fri., Jan. 31 Tues., Feb. 4 Fri., Feb. 7 Tues., Feb. 11 Fri., Feb. 14 Tues., Feb. 18 Fri., Feb. 21 Fri., Feb 28 Fri., Mar. 6 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:X 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 Basketball coaches tend to have a lot on their minds this time of year. They worry about how fast their younger players will develop. They worry about how much returning players learned the previous season. They worry about how their teams will compete under game conditions. The list goes on and on. But as Hastings coach Denny O'Mara looks forward to the upcoming season, he realizes that he doesn't have to worry about two things that many other coaches do— depth and athletic talent The 1991-92 edition of the Saxons appears to have an abundance of both, according to the veteran coach. "We have 11 players who can play," O'Mara said. "TTiey are all very good athletes who can put the ball in the basket "Right now we’re just trying to find out hew all the pieces will fit together." Six returning letter winners return from last season's 11-11 squad, which advanced to the district finals before losing to neighborhood rival Middleville. The strength of the Hastings team will be in the backcourt, where starters Bryan Sherry (6-2) and Matt Brown (6-2) return for their junior seasons. Brown, who played primarily the 3-spot a year ago, will be shifted to shooting guard, 1991-92 Hastings varsity basketball team: Front Row (from left)- Luke Warner, Jon Robinson, Matt Brown. Bryan Sherry, Ryan Nichols, Chris Youngs, Matt McDonald Cory Lyons. while Sherry will handle the bulk of the ball-handling duties. Both have good quickness and are solid perimeter shooters. Battles are still being waged for the starting spots in the frontcourt. O'Mara said that the starters will more than likely emerge from a groyp consisting of senior returnees Trent Writer (6-3), Chris Youngs (6-0) and Matt Anton (6-4) and junior Brad Gee. Weller, Youngs and Anton all saw substantial playing time a year ago, while the 6-4 Gee was one of the top players on the Saxon jayvee team. O'Mara said that he won't lose sleep when he's forced to turn to his reserves. Fans will see him tinkering with his lineups in search of the right combinations, particularly early in the year. "All the players have improved their games a great deal," he said. "We could Back Row- Ben O'Mara, Coach Denny OMara, Ryan Martin, Matt Anton, Brad Gee, Jesse Lyons. Trent Weller, Scott Allen, Gordon Drake. actually have an 11-man rotation. "The problem is that there just aren't that many minutes in a game at the high school level. We'll just see who adjusts to the varsity level best during practices and in the games before Christmas. Other guards looking for playing time include 6-0 senior Ryan Nichols and juniors Matt McDonald (5-10) and Jon Robinson (5-8). Juniors Jesse Lyons (6-4) and Ryan Martin (6-0) will also see playing time down low. C’Mara said that the Saxons have the potential to be a good team both offensively and defensively, once all 11 players discover their roles. "They are all capable scorers, and they have the potential to be a good defensive team if the communicate and put in consistently good efforts," he said. "It will just be a soning out process early in the season." " Hastings opens the season Tuesday at Ionia. The Saxons' home opener will be next Friday against Lakeview, O'Mara's choice as the favorite to dethrone Albion as Twin Valley champion. They have very good sue," be said of the Spartans. "They lost two starters, but they have everyone else back. They also have experienced guards." O'Mara said that while his team hasn't set any specific goals as far as won-loss record or conference finish, he believes his club will be competitve with the other teams in the Twin Valley. "Our success will come down to how fast our younger players fit in," he said. "They have practiced well so far. They just need to be more consistenLM Hastings matmen hope to leam from experience One benefit of having a young wrestling team is the solace that the experience gained, usually at the cost of a losing season, will pay off down the road. Case in point: the Hastings wrestling team. A year ago, the Saxons struggled through a long year, finishing seventh in the Twin Valley standings. Hastings had no seniors in the lineup, and the inexperience showed in its won-loss record. Veteran coach Dave Furrow is hoping that the experience his young grapplers gained last year will pay big dividends this season. "We were a very young team last year," Furrow said. "But this season we have experienced wrestlers in every weight class, except 103,112 and 189. "By that I mean that we have lettermen who could fill those positions, unless they are beaten out by a younger wrestler." Leading the list are a handful of seniors, including Jason Hetherington (171) and Scott Redman (140). Hetherington, a two­ time Twin Valley champion, was the lone Saxon to qualify for the state finals last year, while Redman was the conference titlist as a sophomore. Other seniors expected to contribute include Tim Doroff (135 or 140), Chad MacKeever (145) and Jeff Stout (275). A solid nucleus of juniors was bolstered by the addition of twin brothers Jeff and Scott Wilbur, who transferred to the school from Maryland. Furrow said that both were very successful last year, but that it remains to be seen if they are able to duplicate that success against the much stiffer Michigan competition. Darrell Slaughter (160) and Tom Brighton 1991-92 Hastings wrestling team: First row (left to right) Mgr. Alison Gergen, Mgr. Tia Ward, Chad Curtis, Mike Oploski, Tom Brighton, Scott Wilbur, Jeff Wilbur, Clayton Mackenzie, Mgr. Leslie Slaughter. Second row- Joe Kidder, Matt Kuhlman, David Ehredt, Eugene Haas, Mike Gates, Jeff Stout, Dan Allen, Tim Cook. Jett Furrow. Third row- Jon Andrus, Tanya Campbell, Randy Carison, Mark Furrow, Scott (125) are also two-lime letter winners. Brighton led the team in reversals last year, while Slaughter tied for team honors with 14 near falls. Redman, Chad McKeever, Darrell Slaughter. Pete Smith, Orin Lenz, Paul Dull. Back row-Coach Dave Furrow. Cole Bowen, Chad Warren, Sparky Weedall, Jason Hetherington, Robert Hine. Mike Fry, Brad Thayer, Tim Doroff, Coach Lany Melendy. (Missing from picture: Angie Bartimus, John Bax, Curt Morgan, Brian Bolton) Dan Allen, another junior who will probably wrestle at 119, joined Hetherington as the only Hastings regional qualifiers a year ago. Other key juniors include Jeff Furrow (130), Jon Andrus (145) and Brad Thayer (152). Sophomores expected to contribute include Tim Cook (119 or 125) and Pete Smith (275). Furrow noted that he has liked what he has seen from his team in the early weeks of practice. "I can see right now that we're in significantly better position than we were last year at this time, due to the experience" he said. "But we still have a long way to go"But the guys are working well together. I'm pleased with that" Furrow likes Sturgis, as well as traditional powers Lakeview and Marshall to Bosley Pharmacy Ferrellgas South Jefferson Street Downtown Hastings 1480 W. Green St. Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone 945-3429 Phone 945-5233 Gavin Cappon Oil J&S Auto Sales Right Away Oil Change Coleman Agency of Hastings, Inc. M-37, Hastings 230 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 203 S. Michigan Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone 945-3354 Phone 948-4077 Phone 945-3412 Ray James Elecromechanical Chevrolet • Buick • Pontiac SERVICE and REPAIR 222 S. Jefferson 938 Middleville Road Middleville. Ml 49333 Phone 945-9100 795-3318 Continued Next Page �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 5, 1991 — Page 9 Barry Area United Way ‘over The Union Block today. The Union Block was erected by Messrs. Barlow, Goodyear, Robinson and Wightman in 1867 and was the first store brick building in Hastings. On Jan. 19, 1893, the Banner reported a fire that gutted the upper stories of the Union Block. The account of the fire was given in a previous article. After the fire, stories circulated, and in the next week's paper these accounts were published: “Ira Van Valkenburgh is now nicely located in the building recently vacated by Hams and Arman. E.Y. Yogle expects to set­ tle with the insurance adjusters today or tomorrow. “It has been reported that soon after the breakout of the fire, two ladies were seen to walk out of E.Y. Hogle’s store. The story was evidently started in fun, or by someone who was very near sighted. The two ladies referred to were two dummies used in the store, upon which goods were displayed. Soon after the fire broke out. they were carried out and taken away. These were the two ladies referred to in the report. “We understand that many goods were stolen the night of the fire. If this can be pro­ ven and the guilty ones found, an example ought to be nude ot them. “We are glad to state that the efforts of the fire boys are thoroughly appreciated and their good work lauded on all sides. We are satisifed that could a subscription paper be passed, the proceeds to be used for the department, that it would be generously signed." Two weeks after the fire, some merchants began to move back into the building. Their troubles were to start all over again. The Feb. 2, 1893. issue of the Banner gives their account: “About five o'clock Sunday morning a ter­ rific crash was heard on main (State) street, that awoke people living several blocks dis­ tant. A high wind prevailed at the time and no further noises being heard, the aroused slumberers, returned to sleep. "The crash was caused by the west wall of the recently burned building toppling over. “A part of the wall fell into the west and went crashing through W.H. Goodyear's drug store, making a sorry looking sight of it. The rest of the wall went to the east and crashed through Byron Dickerson’s saloon, which had been temporarily fixed up for him in the ruin­ ed block and was only stopped by the cellar. From front to rear, the saloon is so filled with broken timbers and debris of various kinds, that a red squirrel would have difficulty in ' making his way through it. “Mr. Dickerson had just moved his stock of liquors into the building and all of his fix­ tures , ail of which be values at $1,200. The loss will nearly be total. “Only Saturday. Mr. Dickerson had a large sign placed in front of the place, the picture of two pugilists in the fistic arena and underneath was the general invitation as follows: ’Dew Drop In.* This invitation was evidently ac­ cepted in its most liberal terms. The sign re­ mains, but the saloon and all its contents have dropped into the cellar. "W.H. Goodyear’s loss will be con­ siderable, probably in the neighborhood of $2,000. The back end of the store looks as though it had disputed the right of way with a cyclone and came out second best. “We understand that Mr. Goodyear will erect a brick building soon, in place of the frame one that is rendered worthless by the accident, being worth only what it would in­ ventory as kindling wood.” “Notwithstanding the fact that the recent fire was a loss to the city, yet there were some features in which it was a blessing. Union Hall, the only hall of any size in the city, was often filled to overflowing during enter­ tainments and was a veritable fire trap. “Had a fire broken out when the hall was filled with people, great loss would have followed, as the exits were very narrow and all escape could easily have been cut off by the flames. “It seems almost miraculous that no one was killed by the falling wall. No better time could have been selected titan the time that it happened. Had it occured during some week­ day, several people would have been killed. “Byron Dickinson informed us that had the accident occurred Saturday at any hour of the day or until 9 o'clock at night. 30 to 40 people would have been crushed beneath the ruins of his saloon. “Mr. Goodycar's loss will probably fall on the insurance companies, who issued policies on the building owned by the Missc&.Wolf. as they had not adjusted the loss. Mr. Goodyear had warned the companies of the unsafe con­ dition of the wall, and that he would hold them responsible for any damage that might result to him. "After the accident, the hook and ladder companies were called out and tore down several portions of the wall that were in danger of falling out. Ever since the fire, it has been a matter of comment that the walls should be left standing as they were. As they stood as a menace to the safety of all passers­ by. “A meeting of the common council has been called for today (Monday noon) to deter­ mine whether more of the walls should be torn down or not, and is still in session. “(Tuesday) Three days have been allowed in which to tear the walls down to the second story. A large piece of the tin roofing has blown over in front of the building, and if the wind continues to increase in velocity, it is liable to save all parties from any further trou­ ble, though it may not exercise the degree of caution that public safety demands." The following week, Feb. 9. the decision on the future of the building was revealed. "The building recently burned will not be rebuilt as a two-story building as has been reported. A pan of the third story is being removed, but it will be replaced and the third story fined up for lodge rooms. "It would seem strange and out of place to see a two-story building on that comer and we are glad that it is to be left as before. One im­ provement that should be made and that is. that plate glass fronts ought to be put in.” Anyone today (in 1991) can walk around to the rear of the stores and see the 1893 evidence of the fire. The building was not rebuilt as a three story. It was left three stories on the east side, but where the fire was, became a one- and two-story building. Also on the front southeast comer, it is evident that the plate glass front was indeed put in. 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When the drive reached 90 percent of its goal last week, Executive Director Cathy Williamson said campaign officials were "guardedly optimistic about going over the top," and possibly the final returns from Bradford White might do it. Williamson noted that what seems to work best may be having fellow employees, or "peer solicitors" asking their co-workers for contributions. BWC had 15 "peer so­ licitors" working on its drive this fall. Both direct payments and payroll deductions were contributed by workers of Barry County's largest employer. "Ron and I both want to thank the employees who gave," Lytle noted. Merrill downplayed the contribution made by the employer in favor of the employees. "It wasn't a company thing; it was a 'people' thing," he said. In the future, the Barry Area United Way will cover all of Barry County, after the an­ nouncement from Woodland recently that they will join the BAUW, and drop its local fund-raising efforts. The BAUW in recent years has added Middleville, Delton, Nashville and Freeport to its service area. Barry Area United Way Executive Director Cathy Williamson shakes 1002 Sanrt Rn'aMef rtlJ’"16 4ytle’ presldent of the United Auto Workers Local 1002 and Ron Merrill, controller at Bradford White in Middleville, as United ^ly1QQ?Eai'fln ChairTan Richard Groos (far right) gives a sign of approval Lhe e m0Ee han mel i,s ,233’°°° 9°al. and It was Bradford White that put the appeal over the top. Woodland News by Catherine Lucas The annual Community Thanksgiving Wor­ ship. sponsored by the Lakewood Ministerial Association, was held at Zion Lutheran Church Wednesday evening. Eight ministers from area churches, representing five dif­ ferent denominations, participated in the service. The Rev. Alan Sellman. as minister of the hosting church, welcomed the people and gave an opening prayer. The Rev. Brian Allbright of Wodobury United Brethren Church led a responsive reading of a Thanksgiving Psalm; the Rev. Keith Laidler of Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa sang a solo. "Thank You. God;” The Rev. George Speas of Kilpatrick United Brethren Church read an Old Testament lesson from Deuteropom^^tKc fiard Brenner of Lake Odc.ya Nazarine Church read Holy Gospel from Luke, and the Woodland United Methodist minister. Rev. Carl Litchfield, gave a Thanksgiving sermon. The Rev. Ben Ridder of* Lake Odessa Christian Reformed Church led the prayers of the people, and the Rev. Ward Pierce of Lakewood United Methodist Church received the offering, which will go to help meet local hunger needs over the holidays, and gave the benediction. Kathi Rausch Brodbeck and her sister, Mit­ zi Rausch, sang a duet, “More Than Wonder­ ful," during the service. The ladies of Zion Lutheran Church served refreshments in the church fellowship hall after the service. The service is one of several annual com­ bined community services sponsored by the Lakewood Ministerial Society each year. It was well attended. The Hanging of the Greens was held at Lakewood United Methodist Church Friday evening and Saturday morning. Jo Raines was chairwoman of the project. The sanctuary has a large tree decorated with angels and two. large angels hanging on the paneling behind the altar. Straw wreaths decorated with silk roses hang on the wall around the room. The Advent wreath was hung and the first candle lit at the Sunday morning service. Greens were hung at Woodland United Methodist Church Sunday evening, and that church is also now "decorated for the season. At a recent Woodland Township meeting. Jim Wickham said the volunteer firemen ap­ preciated the Lakewood Volunteer Am­ bulance crew for waxing and polishing the Nashville candidates file for council race J-Ad Graphics News Sen-ice Five Republican candidates vying for three seats on the Nashville Village Council will necessitate a February primary election. The candidates met last Tuesday’s deadline for filing nominating petitions for three, twoyear seats opening on the Village Council in the spring. Incumbent Trustees Ted Spoelstra and For­ rest Burd will be challenged by newcomers Jeffrey Beebe. Arthur Frith and Richard Tobias. Trustee Richard Chaffee Jr. announced at the last council meeting that he was interested in running for re-election, but did not wish to appear on the ballot as either a Republican or a Democrat. Under Michigan law he cannot run as an Independent candidate because that party did not appear on the ballot in the last presidential election held in the state. Chaffee said that he will meet a December deadline to file a nominating petition as a "no party" candidate in the general election. Nashville Village President Ray Hinckley. Clerk Rose Heaton and Treasurer Lois Elliston, all Republicans, are unopposed can­ didates for re-election. Nashville's primary election is set for Feb 17. The general election will be March 9. fire department cement floor. Betty and Bob Bergerow said it was just something to do while they stood by waiting for ambulance calls. The fire department had purchased the wax and it was just sitting there waiting for someone to have time to apply it. Township Supervisor Doug MacKenzie said the board was pleased by the continuing good relationship between the two emergency service departments. The library report included thanks to Bob Crockford who recently put up new storm doors on the building. Frank Townsend helped him with the one on the front. It was reported that the cemetery had pur­ chased a new extension ladder to trim up some trees, which have high dead limbs. ThaiiksgiViH^'cvchmg 'savj. heavy sleet hit the Woodland afea. aha those who had gone away tor the day had difficult traveling to return home. Zion Lutheran women plan to hold their an­ nual Advent Tea Monday at 7 p.m., Dec. 9, in the Fireside Lounge in the church. There will be a program and an array of Christmas goodies. The high school youth group at Lakewood United Methodist is planning to hold a living nativity scene facing the parking lot again this year. The scene will be in place two Sunday evenings, Dec. 15 and 22, from 7 to 8 p.m. and Christmas Eve while the church holds a “walk-in" communion service. The church choir will present a contata Sun­ day, Dec. 15. at the 9:30 service, and the children's Christmas program will be the evening service that Sunday at the same time as the living nativity. Pastor Ward Pierce and Muriel of Lakewood United Methodist Church have a new granddaughter, Leane Marie Tuuk, bom Nov. 25 in Grand Rapids. She weighed nine pounds and four ounces. Lillian Vandecar and her son, Lawrence Bursley. had Thanksgiving dinner with another son. Bob and Gretchen Bursley in Battle Creek. On the way back to Woodland, they stopped at the home of Frank and Joyce Weinhrecht near Hastings for dessert, coffee and a visit. Vandecar's brother. Boyd Barry, also of Woodland, had dinner at the Weinbrechts' and was already there. Ellyn Coppcss had surgery at St. Lawrence Hospital in Lansing last week and came home Saturday. Her parents, Eldon and Doris Flessncr, had waited until she got home to have Thanksgiving dinner. Ellyn says she is feeling much better than could be expected and is glad to be home. Elaine Benner got home Saturday after spending nearly two weeks in Pennock Hospital where she was treated for a broken foot. Two broken bones had required surgery, which was followed by an infection, so the stay was longer than expected. On a recent Sunday, several members of the Brodbeck family took dinner, tables, chairs, dishes, silver and anything else needed for a party to Mary Lou Brodbeck’s in Douglas to celebrate lwr-btrthday^ThoM»-wh«vwcni were . Bill and Margaret Brodbeck. Andrew and 1 Dawn Brodbeck. Abe and Diane BrtMbcck and three children, Barry and Esther Brodbeck McDiarmid and their three children, Roger and Naomi Brodbeck Wilson and family, and two of Mary Lou’s friends dropped by for the party. On the way home, they saw more than 20 cars in the ditch, as the weather was raw and the road icy. Frank Charles Lampman. age 45. who liv­ ed in Woodland in his early years and attend­ ed Woodland School for several years, died in Grand Rapids Nov. 25. He was a nephew of Collette Griener and made his home with her during the week in his early years. JoAnne (Mrs. Gerry) Woods of Hastings is his cousin. He is survive*4 by a 12-year-old son, Travis, of Grand Rapids. Lampman was buried at Hart Cemetery with his parents. The families of Ward Jordan, Irving Jordan and Arietta Jordan Henney held a Christmas reunion Sunday afternoon at Cunninghmans' Acre. There were 72 people at the potluck dinner. - •' £ Doug and Susie Stowell were hosts for the Russell Stowell family Thanksgiving dinner this year. Sue Stowell and Angie, DareII and Barbara Stowell Slater and boys, and Rick, as 1 well as Russell and Margaret, enjoyed the din­ ner. Jim and Kathy. Sarah. Matthew and Ben. came later for dessert and visiting, as they had , dinner with the Trump family in Lake Odessa Legal Notices State of Michigan In the Circuit Court For the County of Barry NOTICE OF SALE File No. 91-340-CH Hon. Richord M. Shutter KATHRYN N. ANDERS. Plaintiff. vs. DENNIS J. ANDERS. Defendant DAVID H. TRIPP (P29290) 206 South Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 Phone (616) 945-9585 Attorney for Plaintiff In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of the Circuit Court in the County of Barry, State of Michigan, mode and entered on October 31, 1991. in a certain cause therein pending wherein Kathryn N. Anders was Plaintiff and Dennis J. Anders was Defendant, notice is hereby given that I shall sell ot public sale to the highest bidder, ot the East Steps of the Courthouse situated in the Ci­ ty of Hostings. County of Barry, on January 9. 1992, at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, all that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Hope, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as follows: Port of the Northeast 1 /4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 19. Town 2 North, Range 9 West, commenc­ ing at the East 1 4 post, thence South on Section line 21 rods for place of beginning, thence South 15 rods, thence West 21 rods, thence North 15 rods, thence East 21 rods to place of beginning. Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan. Subject to oil conditions, restrictions and easements of record. Dated: November 21. 1991 Nancy Boersma County Clerk Drafted by David H Tripp (P29290) Attorney at Low 206 South Broodway Hastings. Michigan 49058 Phone‘(616) 945-9585 24a:ntofsale (1/2) Mortgage Foreclosure Sale ■ ■' MORTGAGE SALE - Defoult has been made,.* the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert uj Aicken. a single man to Birmingham Bancorp M?/>■ tgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Montgogee, dated November 29, 1990 and recorded bn December 7. 1990, in Libor 509. on page 89. Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Mark Backonen by an assignment dated November 29. 1990. and recorded on । January 14. 1991, in Libor 510. on page 572. Barry ' County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of TWELVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FORTY FIVE DOLLARS AND 52 CENTS ($12,545.52). in­ eluding interest ot 17.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, ot public vefldije. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 11:00 a.m. o'clock, on December 19. 1991. Said premises are situated In TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON. Barry County. Michigan, and are described os: Commence ot the Southeast corner of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 7. Town 4 North. Range 8 West. West 12 Rods for Place of Beginning, North 14 Rods. West 23 Rods. South 14 Rods. East 23 Rods to Place of Beginning. r The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) froip the date of such sale, unless determined abandon! ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in whiop case the redemption period shall be 30 days from/ the date of such sale. Dated: November 7. 1991 Trott and Trott Attorneys lor Assignee of the Mortgage 31000 Telegraph Road. Suite 170 Bingham Forms, Michigan 48025 File <91102589 Mark Backonen. Assignee of Mortgagee (12'5) �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 5, 1991 another casualty of our throwaway society. Myrtle Beach, S.C.: Has "Beth in Houston" ever heard of the expression. "One man's junk is another man's treasure’’? She said garage sales arc tacky, but I love ’em. I found $50 blouses for $2 and picked up close to $1,000 worth of baby clothes for $30. Garage sales arc as American as apple pie. What a great way to make money on stuff that has been in the attic for ages. Ann Landers Another opinion on violent men Dear Readers: Can you stand one more let­ ter on what makes men so violent? This ex­ planation is different from the others, and beneath the humor there might be a kernel of truth. Here it is: Dear Ann Landers: A recent column of yours sought an explanation for the origin of male aggressive behavior. 1 will be happy to explain it to you. The origin of human male aggression has been traced to the cave home of one Oog and his mate, on Day Two of recorded history. It happend as follows: Mrs. Oog: "Oogy-poo. I was just over to see the Moogs, and do you know what, dearest'’ They have TWO fireplaces in their cave AND a mastodon-hide cover for the en­ trance. 1 also noticed that they have twice as many tapirs in their corral as we do. Docs this mean that Moog is a better provider than you? "It is SO embarrassing m ace what wretch­ ed MOOG wxxnan lounging around in her saber-toothed tiger robe, while I'm wearing this stiff old deer hide. And did you know that she is expecting their fifth child? It will pro bably be another son. When are we going to start a family? Can it be that little runt of a Moog is a better man than you are?" Yes. that's how it all began. Am. - Alan Wright. Apalachicola. Fla. Advice sought about wife who’s a lesbian Woodland Township Supervisor Douglas MacKenzie reads a report to a group organized to fight proposed changes to the Collier-Mud Creek Drain. Collier-Mud Creek group to continue with lawsuit By Catherine Lucas "Shall we agree to pay at least SI9 to $20 per acre or fight?" was the question Doug MacKenzie asked a group organized to fight widening and deepening the Collier-Mud Creek Drain from Sunfield Township through Woodland Township to Davenport Road. The group met again in the Woodland Township Board Room last week Monday and chose the option to fight. Once again, a room full of citizens from several townships in three involved counties met to hear what had happened to the com­ promise representatives had offered the of­ ficials fo the Drain Commission. The board has wanted to put through a project the citizens' group have previously referred to as "the big ditch" or "Erie Canal." The project has been estimated to cost nearly $880,000 besides changing individual private properties. Tlic people at the meeting were members of the Collier-Mud Creek Inter-county Drain Citizens Committee, a non-profit organization organized several months ago to oppose a plan proposed by the Sunfield Township Board, which it is estimated could cost landholders and fanners in the drain area up to $100 an acre. Jim Smith of Woodland Township, presi­ dent of the group; Carol Hewitt secretary; Bob Crockford, treasurer; and Billy Remes, a board member; were present at the meeting. Bob Shaffer, Barry County Drain Commis­ sioner, also attended. Crockford reported on the finances of the group. He said they had enough money they were not paying bank charges on the account ADVERTISE This Week in...Th« HASTINGS BANNER Cail us ar...948-8051 and have an advertising representative assist you with your message. because some members had put in extra to keep the account above the minimum balance. At the last meeting of this group, in July. MacKenzie explained the compromise that the Sunfiehl and Woodland committees had developed. This suggested compromise would have reduced lhe projected basic cost of the project from $366,000 to $250,000 or down to from $4 to $12 per acre to the landowners after the counties and townships had paid their shares. But MacKenzie now reported that every suggestion has either been rejected by the Drain Commission or countered with a contingent addition that would replace nearly all that could have been saved. After the rejection of most of the features of the compromise proposal, the cost is still $782,530, or a saving of only about 10 percent. In each case where adding another culvert tube at a road crossing (Carlton Center and Barnum Roads), along with a few other im­ provements, had been proposed by the com­ mittee and the Barry County Drain Commis­ sioner, the Drain Commission, including Eaton and Ionia counties Drain Commis­ sioners, and their engineer had insisted on re­ taining the original plan for an expensive new bridge. The Drain Commission rejected every other compromise suggestion. After discussion several proposals and the point that had now been reached in the negotiations. MacKenzie asked citizens to make known their wishes, whether to agree to the plan as it is now outlined by the Eaton and Ionia County Drain Commissioners and their engineer, or to ask the Barry County Pro­ secutor to have a court date set for a suit filed earlier by the group of citizens. MacKenzie said the Drain Commission pushing for the large project, which would br­ ing the run-off water into Woodland Township faster and possibly cause greater flooding in parts of Castleton Township, feel the, probability is great they will lose the lawsuit filed in Barry County, and they have been unable to get the suit moved to another county. But they say they will just appeal the outcome and take it to a higher court, where they may have a chance of winning. The vote was 16 to pursue the suit and three to drop it. MacKenzie said he would contact the Barry County Prosecutor and ask that a court date be set and inform the other members of the group negotiating the drain project that he would "see them in court." Dear Ann Landers: After 10 years of a great marriage and three lovely children, my wife turned cold. When I asked her what was wrong, she said, “1 have no feelings for you. People change. I can't help what 1 feel." She said she thought of me as a brother and suggested that we try to be friends. She also said it wasn’t my fault — that she never should have married anyone. I couldn't understand what went wrong,and she wouldn't discuss it. I was miserable and sought counseling. She refused to come with me. I was advised that this sounded like a midlife crisis and to "hang in there." In spite of my efforts over the past five years, she continues to be cold and critical, often in front of the children. You guessed »l. My wife finally admitted that she is involved in a lesbian relationship. She claims to be bisexual and wants out of our "dead marriage.” Ann. there's a bume with children involv­ ed. My wife won’t mroe out. and 1 refuse to leave the children with her. Although she says the physical aspect of her relationship is over, the woman visits our home daily. Our children don't know of the affair and think this frequent visitor is a family friend. My wife is a super mother, and she and this woman get along really well with the kids. The law here is now "no fault” when it comes to divorce and custody. 1 refuse to give up my children. 1 can't kick my wife out though I am subjected to constant emotional abuse. She refuses to leave the children and says she is content to share the house as “roommates." Believe it or not, I would still like to re­ establish a marriage with my wife. I’m sure she is having severe emotional problems. I need advice. — Minn. Dear Minn.: You say you have sought counseling, and the therapist has suggested that you "be patient.” I’d say five years is a lot of patience. If your wife has a lesbian relationship go­ ing, chances are slim that you can revive your marriage. If you want a less stressful life, you’ll have to dissolve your marriage and fight for your children. Good luck to all of you. She was too young for discount Dear Ann Landers: My son is a senior in high school and on the varsity football team. After a recent game, we all went to a wellknown fast-food place and the whole team lin­ ed up at the counter. When the server took my order, she asked if I wanted the senior citizens* discount. (1 am 54 years of age). I was humiliated to death and so was my son. You know how sensitive teen­ agers can be about their parents. Needless to say, I will never step foot inside that place again. In my opinion, this was an invasion of my privacy and in the worst possible taste. If peo­ ple want the senior citizens’ discount, they should have the option of asking for it. Please print this letter. Maybe if businesses see they are losing customers when their stupid employees embarrass the clientele, they will stop this practice. — Keep Age Out of It in Vermont. You are invited to... Thornapple Ophthalmology and Thornapple Optical for our Second Annual... Friday, December 13 She dislikes garage sales Dear Ann Landes: “Beth in Houston, who wrote to complain about her neighbor's garage sales, spoke for a lot of people. Especially me. A woman who lives not far from us has a garage sale so often it isn’t funny.. Her neighbors are beginning to wonder where she gets all that stuff. For starters she pays no store rent, has no business expenses and pro­ bably doesn’t pay any taxes on the sales (Who would know?) Meanwhile, lhe pxu guy who rents a storefront has to pay rent, keep books, buy insurance and shell out taxes. When this woman has a garage sale the whole block is jammed with bargain hunters and cars, and the neighborhood looks like hell. If people want to make money on their junk, they should hunt up a flea market and unload it. — Sign Me — A Little Old Lady in Glen­ dora. Calif. Dear Lady: You and Beth represent a small minority. The mail in support of garage sales was overwhelming. Here are some samples: From Binghamton, N.Y.: Sorry "Beth’s” nose is out of joint about her neighbor's garage sales, but obviously she has a lot more money than I have. As a mother of three on a limited income, I find garage sales a godsend. For about onetenth of what it would cost in a store. I can dress my three kids very nicely and pick up some terrific bargains for myself. Beth’s problem is one that our entire nation is suffering from. She’s spoiled rotten — My Laugh for the Day (Credit Moosetown Moos): A woman on vacation in Las Vegas asked her escort at lhe roulette wheel what number she should bet on. He told her, "Bet your age.” She placed her bet on number 25 and fainted when 38 won. Is life passing you by ? IFanr to improve your social skills? Write far ann Landers' new booklet, "How to Make Friends and Stop Be­ ing Lonely." Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $4.15 (this includes postage and handling) to: Friends, do Ann Landers, P.O. Bax 11562, Chicago, 111. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $5.05). Copyright 1991 Creators Syndicate Inc. Lake Odessa News: Local residents are being urged to save their gallon plastic milk jugs in preparation for Christmas Eve and the annual luminaria pro­ ject. Attempts are being made to have even wider participation this year that last. It is a spectacular sight to cruise lhe streets the night before Christmas to see the lights. Not only are lhe curbsides lighted, but many villagers also use their lights in novel Way son porches, sidewalks and eaves. Village Lumber is co-operating in the effort by having candles and sand available at nominal price. A tip from Jo Raines is that the votive candles will burn longer if they are placed in a freezer first a few hours before be­ ing lighted. The Thanksgiving service al Zion Lutheran Church was well attended. Most of lhe area pastors had some part in lhe service. The con­ gregation, likewise, was composed of parishioners from many churches. Refreshments were served later in the church’s hall. This was a good time for neighbor to meet neighbor and old friends to greet and meet. Richard Kishpaugh of Parchment, a historian for Michigan High school sports team, will return as speaker for the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society next week Thursday, Dec. 12, when it meets at Lake Manor at 7:30 p.m. This time he will be speaking on the Titanic. He is a member of the Titanic Society of America. Visitors and guests are welcome. In a previous appearance. Kishpaugh delighted his audience with some amazing sports stories. Bryon Zelmer, Tom and Marian Weinberger of Buchanan were Thanksgiving guests of their parents and sister Lorraine McMillan and husband Don Garlock. The D & C store has had sidewalk replace­ ment with workers taking advantage of the holiday. They worked in sections so only one door was closed at a time. Horray for two entrances for a busy store! This and several other projects in the village have made use of prison labor. Among real estate transfers from Ionia County recently were those of Floyd and Blanche Pierceficld to Thomas Siuda; Wallace and Sheryl Rccd to Leland Hackett; and Theodore and Brenda Adgate to Edward and June Truswell of Saranac. Baptismal services were held Sunday at Central United Methodist Church for Emily Anne Rohrbacher, daughter of Alan and Stephanie and for Christina Marie, daughter of Joey and Jan Jackson. Many relatives from the Rohrbacher and Stoudt families, the Jackson Durkee, Benson and Othmer families were present. . Gerry Wilson of Charlotte will present a musical program Saturday evening, December 14 at Central U.M. Church. The State Journal's All-Area football picks included some area players. John Kelley of Lakewood, a senior of 210 pounds at 6 foot 1, was named on first-team offense. Matt Fetter­ man. a Lakewood end, was on the honorable mention list. Another named was Eric Nielsen, junior, on first team defense. For Maple Valley in tennis, Kyle Booher was listed in Class C with honorable mention. Kyle’s parents. Mike and Jill, are Lakewood graduates. Other Lakewood prayers named include Tom Richardson, a receiver, and Noel Baldwin, a quarterback, on second team of­ fense. Rob Strugis was on the honorable men­ tion list for Lakewood, in lhe Capital Circuit. Two Ionia County seniors are to be in lhe second part of lhe 35th annual Michigan Mathematics Prize competition. One is Russell Chadwick of Saranac. The other is Robert Lawson of Hastings, a Lakewood senior, who is son of Douglas and DorothyLawson. He has been accepted at Michigan Tech of Houghton for next year. Scholarships awaiting winners in the com­ petition range from $350 to $2,100. The se­ cond part of the competition will be on Dec. 11 and is to be written at their own schools. The Christmas Parade will be on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 11 a.m. Those taking part are to be at the fairgrounds half an hour before parade time. The parade begins there and proceeds to the Page Memorial Building. The Chamber of Commerce sponsors the parade. Santa has promised a visit to the Page Building after his appearance in the parade. Steve Morrison is in charge of the parade. The Clarksville library is making steps toward an eventual opening date. The building on Main Street was formerly a doctors’ office and it has been purchased for library use. It will be a branch of lhe Saranac library. 3:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. You're Invited to the Annual Thornapple Manor Hosted by Dr. Michael J. Flohr and his Staff BAZAAR and BAKE SALE 915 W. Green St., Hastings O_ (Suite 101, Pennock Professional Building) o Dear Vermont: No customer should be ask­ ed if he or she wants the seniors’ discount unless alone, since that question could be an embarrassment. I see no problem, however, if the customer is unaccompanied. In fact, it could be viewed as a favor. O • ASSOCIATES, P.C. • Hors d‘oeuvres and punch will be served. STOP IN TO SEE OUR NEW OPTICAL SHOP AND THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY AVAILABLE 2700 Nashville Road Friday, December 6, 1991 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dolls • Teddies • Ornaments Cookies • Mood Items Baked Goods �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 5, 1991 — Page 7 Hastings Holiday Home Tour set this weekend The home ol Don and April Tubbs, at 411 W. Center (left), decked out with wreaths and garlands and the home of Larry and Dorothy Conklin, 1730 N. Broadway, (right), featuring a Christmas tree in every room, are two of six homes opening it's doors lor the for the Hastings Holiday Home Tour Sunday, Dec. 8 from 4 to 7 p.m. The tour kicks off with a hospitality hour at Emmanuel Episcopal Church at 315 W. Center St. from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. The cost of the tour, which includes unlimited rides on the Holly Trolley, to and from the homes, is $6. Tickets include a map to the homes and will be on sale at the church from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. the evening of the tour. They may also be purchased in advance from Bosley Pharmacy, the Christmas Cottage (next to Subway Subs), Barlow Florist, WBCH and the Music Center. Proceeds go the Barry County Chapter of the American Cancer Society which is sponsoring the event. Yoders to celebrate Lumbert-Thornburgh 30th wedding anniversary announce engagement Harley and Phyllis (Colcgrovc) Yoder are marking their 30th wedding anniversary. The couple was married on! Dec. 1, 1961. Their children are Robin and Dave Tatroe. Teresa and Mark Fischer, and Nathan and Kimm Yoder. Grandchildren arc Nicholas and Shaun Tatroe and Doughs. Daniel and Lynn Fischer. Jim and Becky Lumbert, together with Glenn and Barbara Thornburgh, wish to an­ nounce the engagement of their children, Angela DeAnna Marie and Robert Glenn. A March 21 wedding is planned. Central seats still available for purchase Five generations honor 110th birthday lady Mary Sorenson of South Burlington, Vt., celebrated her 110th birthday Nov. 26. Pictured with Mrs. Sorenson are five generations: (standing from left) grandson Edward Sorenson of Scotia, N.Y.; son Edward Sorenson of Glens Falls, N.Y.; great-grandson Edward Sorenson of Hastings; (first row) great-great grandsons Eric and Tom Sorenson of Hastings. The Sorensons of Hastings visited Mrs. Sorenson this August in Vermont, where she resides with her daughter. Local Birth Announcements BOY, Hutchison "Hutch’’ Steven, bom Nov. 15 at 9 .m. to Steven and Lorraine Joppie. Vermontville, weighing 8 lbs., 10M ozs., 21 inches long. Birth Announcement GIRL, Heather Rose, bom Nov. 16 at 12 p.m. to Curt and Ann Veenstra, Middleville, weighing 9 lbs., 2 ozs., 21 ¥2 inches long. She is welcomed home by siblings: Christopher, Brian, Anneke, Jonathon, Harrison. Ericka, Rebecca, Rachel and Ian. BOY, Tyler Lynn, bom Nov. 17 at 8:10 p.m. to Wayne and Tammy Ray, Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., ozs., 20 inches long. BOY, James Donald, bom Nov. 18 at 11 a.m. to Terry and Teresa Samann, Vermontville, weighing 6 lbs.. 5 ozs., 20 inches long. GIRL, Tayler Elizabeth, bom Nov. 18 at 7:21 a.m. to Tony Wilson and Teresa Helsel, Nashville, weighing 8 lbs., 14¥2 ozs., 22 Mt inches long. BOY, Bom Nov. 19 at 3:31 a.m. to Stephen and Tammy Nottingham, weighing 8 lbs. Grandmother is Elayne Nottingham. GIRL, Corinna Lachell. bom Nov. 20 at 1:29 a.m. to Laura and Michael Gould, Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., ¥2 oz., 1914 inches long. Barry County Marriage Licenses: Mark Ralph Schneider, Oklahoma and Larine Carollee Brennan, Battle Creek. Craig Duane Hoffman, Nashville and Robin Kay Aiken, Nashville. INNOCENT BOY, Zachery Allen, bom Nov. 19 at 1:32 p.m. to Vem and Malissa Bailey. Lake Odessa, weighing 7 lbs., 4K ozs., 21 inches long. Legal Notice State of Michigan Prebate Court County of Barry CLAIMS NOTICE Independent Probate File No. 91-20741-IE Estote of MILTON R. KOETS. Deceosed. Social Security Number 380-01-6885. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whose lost known address was 6943 Noffko Drive, Caledonia, Michigan. 49316 died 10/18/91. An instrument dated 8/13/8) has been admitted as the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representatives. Joanne Koets. 6943 Noffke Drive. Caledonia. Michigan 49316 and Gary Koets. 316 Straight. N.W.. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49504 or to both the independent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. Hastings. Michigan 49058 within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it Charles C. Lundstrom (pl6859) 900 Old Kent Bldg 111 Lyon Street. N.W. Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 2489 (12/5) A Pubic SefvitP of the USDA Forest Service and ,oui State Forester The Central Auditorium Renovation Committee has announced that it still is possible to "purchase* a seat in the historic Hastings auditorium, which is undergoing renovation. For every $100 that is contributed to the refurbishing project, a donor can have a nameplate permanently attached to one of the auditorium seats after it is refinished. With the holiday season in progress, a seat in the auditorium would make a great Christmas present for a special person. Committee members said. Of course, the purchase of an auditorium seat also can be a great way to mark an anniversary, birthday or other special occasion. Arrangements to purchase auditorium seats can be made by contacting the Hastings Area School System at 948-4400, or contributions can be sent directly to the Central Auditorium Renovation Committee at 232 West Grand in Hastings. Please be sure to designate the wording for the nameplate. Central Auditorium seats 1,136 and has been the center for the community's entertainment and cultural events for the past 60 years. It has been host to countless school plays, musicals, travelogues and concerts. The auditorium is housed in Central Elementary School, a two-story Georgian Revival building with limestone-trimmed, red brick exterior. The school is listed in the Michigan State Register of Historic Sites. The Central Auditorium Committee has been spearheading a SI 10,000 fund raising campaign to refurbish the historic performance hall in the school. More than 60 percent of lhe goal has been reached. A follies production, presented by the Hastings Area School System staff, was the most recent fund raising event to benefit the auditorium and the effort raised $1,400. To date some seats have been refinished, the walls have been repaired and repainted and new stage curtains have been installed. A donation, which is tax deductible, will have historical significance as well as preserve a facility that can be enjoyed by future generations. D.D.S. Quality Preventative and Restorative Family Dentistry 795-6000 402 Thornton, Middleville (Comer of Thornton and M-37) Now Taking Appointments Monday-Friday Evening Hours Available Central students ‘play’ Thanksgiving When Central Elementary first graders in the classes of Jeanne SwanderClough and Jan Bowers had their Thanksgiving feast last week Tuesday, they also were involved in a play of sorts, with narration from the teachers. Shown here in appropriate attire are (from left) Brittanl Schoemer, Adam Dickinson, Alicia Bedford and Justin Davis. TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE Reaching the TOTAL Barry County Market everyweek is a... TALL ORDER We do it EACH WEEK of the year. The Reminder Maple Valley News Sun and News Lakewood News The Hastings Banner Service is not a forgotten word at Thermogas! 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Eighth grader Robbie Miller knew the answer to those questions and earned the distinction of being the first winner of Hastings Middle School's National Geography Awareness Week Trivia Quiz. National Geography Awareness Week, Dec. 1-7, was created to make students, staff, parents and the community more aware of the role geography plays in their lives. This week the middle school geography, English, art and other departments have designed a variety of activities to get the entire school and even the community involved in the study and teaching of geography at the school. Included are classroom activities and projects and school­ wide events like the trivia quiz. Each day during Geography Awareness Week, Principal David Ebersole reads four questions over the public address system during homeroom. Students then have until die end of the day to submit correct answers on a sheet of paper to collection boxes in the office, library and geography rooms. Winners are drawn from from correct entries and announced during the next day's homeroom. "It is a way to heighten awareness of geography," said Ebersole. "We've had a real good response so far." Seventh grade geography teacher Steve Kogge, who initialed and coordinated many of many of the activities, reported that more than 60 students responded to the first day's trivia quiz questions "It’s great because kids are going to the library to look things up," said School Secretary Elsie McKelvey. School-wide activities, in addition to the trivia quiz, include a Geography Week newsletter and hall displays reflecting the week's theme, "New Worlds to Explore." One display features items that Kogge brought back from his travels in Europe, another is a collection of old maps of Hastings, courtesy of the Register of Deeds in Hastings. ATTEND SERVICES Each day seventh-grade geography class topics include: Hastings in Maps, The Earth from Space, "Where in the World Jeopardy," "Look! You're Wearing Geography" and "Where are Your Roots?" "With 'Where are Your Roots,' kids have to ask their parents where their ancestors came from," said Kogge. "It helps them realize that we don't all come from Hastings and it gets them talking with their parents." During, "Look! You're Wearing Geography," the students read the content labels in their clothing and determine where the raw materials for those products originated and mark them on a world map. The history, social studies, English and art departments also planned lessons that demonstrate the importance of geography in those, fields. Some lessons include geography in art, studying and drawing ancient maps; and putting together the Geography Awareness Week newsletter in English class. Also, the fourth annual National Geography Bee, sponsored by the National Geographic Society, is being held Dec. 2 through 13. The bee is open to grades six through eight and consists of a series of oral and written tests. The preliminary rounds are being conducted by Geography teacher Jack Green after school. Finals will be held after school Dec. 13. Prizes are a National Geographic "On Assignment" game for first place and an inflatable globe for second place. "This had been really great because all the teachers are getting involved," said Kogge. Hastings Area HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 N. Michigan Ave.. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Count, choir director. Sunday morning 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; IkCOa.m.. Morning Worship; 4:45 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. Hastings. Ml 49058. Sunday Ser­ vices: Bible Classes 10 a.m.. Wor­ ship II a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister. Phone 945-2938. Focus on the Family video series begins Sept. 4-Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. One Nation Under God Bible Correspondence Course. HASTINGS GRACE HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 of Green and Church Streets. Philip L. Brown. Pastor. Church phone 616/945-9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. Morning Wor­ ship 8:30a.m. and 11 a.m. (nursery attendant). Middle High Youth and Senior High Youth 5:30 p.m. Broadcast of worship service over WBCH A.M-FM at 10:30 a.m. Mondays Children’s Choir 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday Nar­ cotics Anonymous 12:00 noon. Wednesday Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursdays Bell Choir 6?30 p.m.; Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m.; CoDepcndcnts Anonymous 8:30 p.m. Saturday Men's Study Group 8:15 a.m.; Co-Dependcnts Anonymous 9 a.m.m. Friday. Dec. 6 - Hastings Women's Club Tea 1:00 p.m.. Sun­ day. Dec. 8 - Second Sunday in Ad­ vent. Tuesday. Dec. 10 - HiNooners Potluck.'Program 12:00 noon. Wednesday. Dec. 11 - Prayer Group 11:30 a.m. U.M. Women Luncheon/Program 12 00 noon. Saturday. Dec 14 - Benefit Concert for Barry County Habitat for Humanity at Central Auditorium 6: 30 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 15 - lhe Cantala, "Light of the World" dur­ ing 11:00 a.m. Service; Senior High Swiss Steak Dinner 12:15 to 2:00 p.m. with proceeds for sum­ mer outreach project. Tuesday. Dec. 17 - U.M. Men Dinner/Program 6:30 p.m. BRETHREN, (The Bible Church) Bring Your Bible. 600 Powell Road. 1 mite East of Hastings. Our Motto: '•The Bible, the whole Bi­ ble. and nothing but the Bible”. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m. Thursday 7:30 prayer meeting and softball for the youth. Pastor Emeritus, Rus Sarver. Phone 945-9224. Every Sunday is Friend­ ship Day. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. James Ixitzman Pastor. Sun­ day Services: 9:45 a m. Sunday School Hour; 11.*00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m, Services for Adults. Teens and Children. THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP, 2750 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A. Arnett. Pastor. Church Office phone 948-2549. Sunday workship 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Childrens Church. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St., Michael Amon. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Dec. 8 - 8:00 Holy Communion; 9: 30 Church School (all ages); 10: 45 Holy Communion; 1:30 Jail Worship. Thursday. Dec. 5 - 7:30 Ad. Choir, 8:00 AA. Saturday. Dec. 7 - 3XXM:00 Children s Christmas Prog. Reh. Monday. Dec. 9 - 6:00 Positive Parenting; 7:00 Worn, of Faith B.S. Tuesday. Dec. 10 - 3:00 Choir School. Wednesday, Dec. 11 - 6:00 Men's Bible St.; 10:30 Wordwatchers; 6:00 Advent Supper; 7:00 Vespers. Elders after. ■ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH Part of the Anglican Catholic Church of lhe Diocese of • lhe midwest. 2415 McCann Rd., Ir­ ving. Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sunday 10:00 a.m. Holy Commu­ nion; 5 p.m. Evening Prayer. 1928 Book of Common prayer used at all services. INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, P.O Bos 558, Hastings. Ml 49058 (meeting behind River ;'Bend Travel Agency. State St.) /Minister. Jim Sandusky. Phone 945-2026. Sunday Services - 9:30 a m.. Bible School; 10:30 a.m.. Morning Worship; 6:30 p.m., Evenig Worship; Bible Study. 7:00 p.m. Thursday. / Terry Lane (at Starr School Road). Philip R. Colburn, Pastor. Church phone number is 945-2170, if no answer, call 945-3355. Saturday services are: Sabbath School at 9:20 a.m. (for all ages), and Worship Service at 11:00 a.m. Prayer Meetings Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00 p.m. The community is invited. Fourth Quarter Business Meeting is Tues­ day, Dec, 3, at 8:10 p.m. Our Community Service Center, 502 E. Green Street, is open to the public on Monday and Wednesday, 9-12 noon. To make sure your needs arc met. please call 945-2361 for an ap­ pointment for clothing. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 3887 Coats Grove Road. Pasjar Ben Her­ ring. Sunday School' 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service 10:45 a.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. James R. Barrett. Asst. Pastor. Sunday Services: SundaySchool 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00, Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7:00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall; 7.-00 p.m.. Adults Pryer meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. Father Charles Fisher. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings, Michigan, G. Kent Keller. Pastor. Eileen Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday. Dec. I - 9:30 and 11:10 Morning Worship Ser­ vice. Nursery provided. Broadcast of 9:30 service over WBCH-AM and FM; 9.50 Church School for All ages, including new Adult Class; 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Dining Room; 4:00 Junior High Fellowship; 5:00 Senior High Fellowship; 7:30 New Members Seminar at lhe Manse - 1004 W. Green. Monday - 7:30 Christian Education Meeting. Tuesday. 6:15 Circles 6 and 7 meeting in the Din­ ing Room for Potluck. Wednesday 9:30 Circle 1. meeting at Barb Burkholders; 12:30 Circles 3 and 4 meeting in the Dining Room for Potluck; 7:30 Stewardship Commit­ tee Meeting; 7:30 Chancel Choir practice. Friday. 9:00 Circle 2. meeting at Big Boy for breakfast. ‘ The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Cornplai* Prescription Sorvko HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Halting* and Lake Odasta WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hostings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS M.mb«r FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Proscriptions'* • 110 5. Jetlorson - 945-3429 WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N. Broadway. Hasungs. MI 49058. Pastor Carl Litchfield. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974. Worship Senices Sunday, 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. 4-H meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesdays. 5:15 p.m. al Delores Gaspers. 801 Barber Rd.. Hastings. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD, 502 E. Bond. Hastings. Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. 948-2529. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser­ vice — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF. GOD, 1674 West State Road, Hastings. Michigan. James A. Campbell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nurseryprovided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7: 00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits. BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev Merlin Pratt. Worship 9 a.m. and Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Wednes­ day, 9:30 a.m.. Alive in Christ Bi­ ble Study at Banfield and 7 p.m. at Country Chapel. UMYS 6:30 every Sunday night at Country Chapel ex­ cept first Sunday of the month. Ban field. Delton Area OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6547 Laccv Rd.. Lacey. Mass; Sunday 8:30 a.m. ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC .CHURCH, 11252 Floria Rd.. Delton. Masses: Saturday. 5:00 •p.m.; Sunday. 11 a.m CHURCH OF GOD, 7th DAY. Banfield, Michigan. Services 10 a.m. each Saturdav Call 671-4100. or Box 42. Bedford. Mich. 49020. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. SundaySchool at 10:00 a.m.. Worship 11:00 a.m . Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Nashville Area Hastings. Michigan ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fisher. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Saturday Mass 6:30 R.m. Sun lay Mass at 9:30 a m HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 7?0Ciok Rd — Hastings. Michigan Send...The BANNER to afriend. It makes an ideal gift! Call Us to Subscribe: (616)948-8051 Q Hastings Middle School Principal David Ebersole presents Eight grader Robbie Miller with a globe pen for correctly answering Mondays Geography Awareness Week Trivia Quiz questions. Melvin M. Felder> HASTINGS - Melvin M. Felder, 64 of South Bedford Road, Hastings passed away Tuesday, December 2, 1991' at his home. Mr. Felder was born on November 9,1927 in Prairieville, the son of Leon and Lillie (Smith) Felder. He attended Delton-Kellogg Schools. He was employed 18 years with Ralston’s of Battle Creek where he retired in 1990. He was formerly employed 20 years with Federal Mogul of Battle Creek. Mr. Felder was a very active member of Cedar Creek Bible Church. He served with the United States Army during the Korean War. He loved to farm and had lived the past 40 years at his present address. He was married to Donna Halstead on April 20, 1957. Mr. Felder is survived by his wife, Donna; two daughters, Mrs. Deborah Peters of Midland, Mrs. Tony (Linda) Crin of Battle Creek; five grandchildren, Dale, Jody, Brandy, Tracy and Drew; stepmother, Hazel Monica of Hastings; four stepsisters, Juanita Slocum of Hastings, Fredericka James of Delton, Mrs. Yvonne Bagley of Hickory Corners and Mrs. Marjorie Bums of Hastings. He was preceded in death by his father and mother; two brothers, Merle and Marvin. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 5 at the Cedar Creek Bible Church with Pastor Brent Branham offi­ ciating. Burial will be at Dowling Cemetery following services. A reception will be held following burial at Cedar Creek Bible Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Cedar Creek Bible Church Building Fund. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. ( Rowena M. Olmstead J FREEPORT - Rowena M. Olmstead, 89 of Freeport passed away Sunday, December 1, 1991 at the Tendercare Nursing Home in Hastings. Mrs. Olmstead was bom November 14, 1902, in Fitchburg, the daughter of Frank and May (Williams) McCreery. She attended school in Fitchburg. She was married to Reverend Paul Olmstead in 1921 in Leslie. He preceded her in death in 1980. She was a member of the Freeport United Brethren Church. Together with her husband they ministered at the various United Brethren Churches in Warren, Indiana, Kitchener, Ontario, Decker­ ville, Bumips, Fowlerville, Charlotte, Free­ port, Caledonia, Lake Odessa, Leslie, South Haven, Dutton, and St. Joseph, Missouri. Mrs. Olmstead is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Elwood (Iris) Yoder of Freeport, Mrs. Dora Latona of LasCruces, New Mexico; three sons, Reverend Lyle Olmstead of LasCruses, New Mexico, Ivan Olmstead of Lake Odessa and Quinton Olmstead of Westland; 17 grand­ children; 27 great grandchildren; one sister, Virginia Marshall of Lansing. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 4 at the Freeport United Brethren Church with Reverend Jerry Drummond offi­ ciating. Burial was in Freeport Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to Freeport United Brethren Church. ( ( Mary Ann Wiese Mary Ann Wiese of Hot Springs, Arkansas passed away November 16,1991. She had been in ill health for the past few years. She is survived by her husband, Robert Wiese; daughters, Valerie Bond, Liz Clouse, Lori Bailey, Martha Wiese; five grandchildren. She is also survived by her mother, Charlotte Davis; brothers, Charles M. Davis Jr. of East Leroy and Robert Davis of Hastings; one sister, Charlene Gonyou of Owosso; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles M. Davis Sr. May 10, 1991. ( Ethel J. Good CALEDONIA - Ethel G. Good, 79 of Cale­ donia passed away Sunday, December 1,1991 at her home after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Good was bom on June 22,1912 in Ada Township, Kent County, the daughter of Ashley (Olive Chaffee) Ward. She was raised in Ada and attended Ada Schools and graduated from Ada High School. She was married to Lewis D. Good on December 31, 1935. Mrs. Good was employed at Wurzburgs in Grand Rapids. She was a member of the St Paul Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aid. Mrs. Good is survived by her husband Lewis D. Good; three foster children, Beverly (Richard) McCarty of Caledonia, Betty (Dennis) Haight of Middleville, Eugene (Marge) Raab of Grand Rapids; six grandsons; one granddaughter; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a foster son James R. Ward. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 4 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Kraft Avenue and 84th Street, Caledonia with Reverend Robert Gerke officiating. Burial was in Holy Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Sl Paul Lutheran Church Building Fund. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. ( Frank A. McLain ) BAY CITY, TEXAS - Frank A. McLain, 71 of Bay City. Texas, fcrmerly of Delton, passed away Friday, November 22,1991 at Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas. Mr. McLain was bom on February 10,1920. He was married to Eleanor DeHaven on July 24, 1944. Mr. McLain was a member of American Legion at Hickory Comers and Bay City, Texas for manj years. A charter member of Delton Memorial VFW Post 422 and a charter life member. He retired from Consumers Powers in 1976 after 33 years of service in Kai and Ludington Power Plants. Mr. McLain is survived by his wife, Eleanor of Bay City, Texas; one son, Frank A. McLain, Jr., of Wisconsin; four daughters, Susan Gunn of Delton, Linda Thompson, Texas, Debra GaJeski of Scottville, Francine Miller of Texas; one sister, Harriet Terry of Battle Creek; 11 grandchildren and one great­ grandchild. Cremation remains will be interred at Hous­ ton National Cemetery, Texas. Peter W. Lloyd, Jr. ) MIDDLEVILLE ■ Peter W. Uoyd, Jr., 23 of Middleville, passed away Saturday, November 30, 1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Lloyd was bora on June 30, 1968 in Kalamazoo, the son of Peter W. Lloyd, Sr. and Rena (Corning) Clark. He was raised in Middleville and attended Thornapple Kellogg Schools, graduating in 1987. He was employed at Bradford White Corporation. Mr. Lloyd is survived by his parents, Peter W. (Jenny) Lloyd, Sr. of Grand Rapids, Rena (Larry) Clark of Middleville; three brothers, Brian (Marie) Lloyd of Freeport, Mark (Tammie) Lloyd of Middleville, Jeffrey Lloyd of Grand Rapids; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Corning of Kalamazoo, Mr. and Mrs. Hany Lloyd of Kalamazoo; nephews and niece, Brad Lloyd, Brace Lloyd and Meaghan Uoyd. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 3 at the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville with Pastor Charles E. Doorabos officiating. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Q Roy Martin Clarkt WKUHl LAKE - Roy Martin Clark, 78 of Walled Lake, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 1991. Mr. Clark was bora on December 31,1912 in Hastings, the son of Martin and Relle (Hillis) Cronk. He was married to Doris Pratt Mr. Clark was employed as maintenance supervisor by Ford Motor Company. Mr. Clark is survived by his wife, Doris; children: Francis (Carol) Richard (Nancy), Sharon (Don) Gapp, Michael (Linda), Jeny (Carol) and Tim (Andrea); six grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren; one brother and one sister. . Scripture service will be held 7:30 p.m. Thursday, December 5, visitation will be Thursday, from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. at O’Brien Chapel ted C. Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, Michigan 48375. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 6 at Holy Family Church in Novi with Father Jerry Slowinski officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Hills Cemetery in Novi. ( Dorothy Lois Bashore ) GRAND LEDGE - Dorothy Lois Bashore, 65 of Grand Ledge, passed away Monday, December 2, 1991 at a Lansing Hospital following a long illness. Mrs. Bashore was born on September 23, 1926 in Lewiston, Illinois, the daughter of Oba and Maude (Preston) Emmons She was a member of the Grand Ledge Church of the Nazarene. Mrs. Bashore is survived by her husband, Oliver; son, Dale of Sunfield; brother, Lowell Emmons and his wife, Anna of Lake Odessa; five aunts, Bessie (Dr. William) Esselstyn of Rockton, Illinois, Jane Triffet of Lake Odessa, Georgia (Robert) Studt of Lake Odessa. Kathryn (Dr. Maurice) Clay of St. Mary’s. Ohio, and Aileen Baumgardner of Macomb, Illinois; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 4. at Barker-Leik Funeral Home, Mulliken, with Reverend William Hurt and Dr. Maurice Clay officiating. Burial was in Sunfield Cemetery. �The Hastings Banner MADD sets candlelight vigil Dec. 7 Thursday. December 5^99l _ page g FINANCIAL no^T'ieh' Vi‘“ ’2" * held 'hc Sa^duvP5 °f C Hjny C°“nly cO“Hhouse resident J""E ,o rem':n’b'r c°“"'y urea reta^S” WC,e "* °f a,COh01Ch^,er'''rn.';SPOnSOred wil!P^ .0,,Mulher' Against Drunk Driving, ill be held outdoors at 7 p.m. in Hastings. wX'lyWhO panic'Pa“ Pulsed to dress Families and friends of victims are being encouraged to attend and light a cand|e men,ory °f loved ones who have died in alc^iol-related crashes Illis year and in past Briefs Blood drive in Middleville a S™” bl‘K,d drive “ Eomg conrtocted today from noon tn 6 pm al Thomapple Kellogg High School. Goal for the campaign is 100 pints. Officials with lhe Barry County ^"f'hCRcdCraSHJlheNo.S d"s k«’.are particularly critical dXre. “y raidenu are "> ‘Christmas Past’ weekend planned Historic Charlton Park will celebrate the spirit -Of Christmas Past" from "non m 5 pan. Saturday and Sunday and again on Dec. 14 and 15. M^h^iiP4ck^ o“^aCCn,Uryai!”'W"bl«s ha^rSW!!l.bC*bl<:,,’diP,b<b’own bayberry candles, string popcorn and cranberry and a^ TK comedy set for weekend oiJhC,.PK’r,“pplc Kdl,’8J! all-school Play. Arsenic and Old Lace" will he ? P m Friday and Saturday al the TK auditorium. The comedy is about iwo spinsters who spike the wine they serve with arsenic. ai ‘d M and 50 Purchased al lhe door Reserved scaling is available by calling 795-7497 or 795-9941 dailv between 5 and 6:30 p.m. y Harpist Ben Brown also will appear al o°nf Wi'h folk duo Marilyn ft»dy and Randy Hilliker. The Rev S‘-J<X*aXjr,LgiVC “ Perf°™rece Of Joseph, slepfaiber of JesiMS'n and P'um pudding will be The blacksmith shop will be open and reus^wdl be provided by the Thomappie Valley Dulcimer Society in the village church. y * *■" uhildren of all J" ,hc museum and carriage rides will be offered out in the village^ renriT^idXn13 50 Legislative Coffee slated Tills month's Legislative Coffee is scheduled for Monday. Dec. 9. at 8 a m ■t lhe County Seat Restaurant ’ ' Ren“^S'£LJaCk WdbOn' and S,a" Rep. Bob Bender will be present to talk about any issues lhe public may wish to discuss. Tbc Legislative Coffee series is spon sored by lhe Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. Recycling site may be closed Saturday. Dec. 21. may be lhe lut day the recycling sue tn Woodland is open el-Nov. .6 because of Of by an average snr^T? PCr m°mh and mas' be anended io maintain order." Norton widish “‘"g volunteers. lhe site in Woodland has been made possible and the cost of the sue has been kept very TT*?. iro Wi" ** slaffcd by the Woodland Lions Club from 9 a m to 2 p.m, Dec. 21. However, if enough £“2^”,71™!Joond for the site after the Dec. 21 pickup, it will be dosed permanently. Those interested in keeping the recycl­ ing station open may call the Rev. Ward Cmb';.T^" °f Woodland Lions Club, al lhe Lakewood United Methodist MJ-Slb” 367-4800' °r R‘BC al Animal shelter plans open house The Barry County Animal Shelter will have a Christmas open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. VKitors can meet “Sa„ta paws-. and his fnends. a donkey, a llama and a miniature horse. Ch.ldren can have their pictures taken with Santa for S3 Refreshments will be served, door prizes will be given away hourly and tours of the shelter will be offered The animal shelter is l<KJlnJ a, g25 W Apple St in Hastings. Motorists can reach the sue by turning „onh o„ Cass across from the K mart plaza. Holiday album to be recorded "fcXl-'Ll°Cal/!I’“K ,on*gh' wi" record Jd. ? ^7? ,Chr«rea-' " in album of traditional Christmas songs, at the next Showcase at Arby 's Restaunm, The session will start at 6:30 p m. ftere is no admission charge, but seating is limited. Panicipaling in recording lhe lape will W nL1Sa *inX>S' Jud> Hughes. Mary Wdliams. Rex Reed. Lori Reed. Bryre ,Ell"n Fightner. Margaret Ho enbeck Andy Schmidt. Dedo Phillips. Jeff Schillhroal, Marylyn PurJL"'kCr' Hosca Humphrey. John Pnce. t>».lgh, Hoffman. Gail HofTS."' Ba.kcr' Rand-V Noom. Jennifer Schroeder. Karl Schroeder. Doug GrifDenny Myers. Steve Reid and Herb Kooens. C’cept the group Amen and Herb Roberts are scheduled to record tonight. Up With People to return March 24 „ 71* international group "Up With People" will make a return engagement in Hastings March 24. Sharon Moist, scheduling represen­ tative for lhe non-profit entertainment organization, said Up With People rarely rerums to a community within a year. But Hastings' enthusiastic response in the Nov. 18 concen and a favorable schedule were key factors in approving the encore performance. The Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce. J-Ad Graphics and WBCH Radio have agreed io sponsor Up With Pcopie’s return engagement. Local families again will have the chance to be host for one night to members of the cast. ‘South Pacific’ set at Lakewood The musical "South Pacific" will be presented next week al 8 p.m Tuesday Thursday and Friday at the Lakewmld High School auditorium. In the lead roles are sophomore Jenmfer Nelson as Lt Nellie Forbush. Michael Smith as French plamcr Emile de Becquc. Kathleen Garrison as Bloody Mary, junior Gary Nelson at Lt. Joseph Cable, junior Erik Harriman as Luther Billis. junior Lee Havnor as Cant George Brackett. Brandon Davis as Stewpot and junior Sara Banks as Liat Ann Black. 10. and Robby Kruisenga 12. will play deBccque’s children. ’ The Lakewood production of the Kogers and Kammerstein musical will include an orchestra. Coordinating the efforts are choir director Robert Oster and assistant producer Carol Baumcister. Shooting range permit rejected Sng8S'’,OCaIC<10nM^'“^Or The Crossing, an Irish folk music group from Chicago will be lhe featured act at an evening of music and drama beginning al 6:30 p.m, Saturday. Dec I4^at the Centra! School Auditorium the^^ ,bi C"nccn W'" benefit XX? chap<cr °r Hab"ai for Humanity. Admission will be $5. The Crossing appeared al lhe 1990 Hastings Summerfest and has released ftahted“mS An°'bCr albUm “ "carl> Members of the group play bagpipes Violins, cello, harp, dulcimer, fiulc, pennywhisUe. bouzoukl. guitar and of 11 area PcoP'e who were vicums during the past year will be read dur­ reg the ceremony, said Mickey Cousino, President of the county MADD chapter The names have been provided to the MADD chapter by the Michigan State Police The brief ceremony will include a talk by !« U. Richard Zimmerman, commander of theMichigan Stale Police Post in Hastings, viJ?1? ,s ‘he r,rs‘ time the local annual Vigil has been scheduled for a week-nd SgVSta”Wd on a nigh' Concerned over lhe noise issue, the Barry County Planning Commission, by a voteof M^Xy^^^S^nX Irish folk group to perform Dec. 14 Mark o. Christeneen of Edward 0. Jones * Co. 'hC Bany COUn'> "As an observer, I would say the noise isiXdX‘ °* rea,On ,b' Commission Gm« ra,U“! by D°" Wilcutt- Mid J°hn Sni^“e"WSna""iDSa"d The Planning Commission had dL S Sra"ICd a Sp“‘1' “se Pore'll for •be shooung range, located on about 200 acres, and it had been in operation, Gates filed °ZCm' “earby Prtiperty owner Hied an appeal with the County Zoning XXj?fi Apneals 00 lbc bas,s ,hal an "Cighbonng property owners weren't no'ifirt re advance of lhe initial request, he Saul. As a result, the ZBA sent the issue back to the Planning Commission and a ^reS d M°”day Wten ,hc rK>ucsl •cjcticu. ,h5°t'nmi5Si0"m ’“'cd the area earlier Xnm '° '? d"‘Ymre' if complaints about the noise of gunfire was justified. Wilcutt has the option of appealing the PUnmng Commissions decision to the Market offers new guarantees A sure formula for stock market success is to buy low and sell high Ever wonder what happens to those who quality companies like the Standard A PoorX slocks a,!. uudy investurs a" “ [^.henrirketdi.sn'.reanyma.^mt! more friendly stock market in the 1980s in­ vestments made at record markn hioh ' duced outstanding rShs " b,gb' Pr,F PU^W OOoT‘l,2.“dy by "* Capilal Gr™P S^^^t^^aTd^ There is no stock market strategy that van EnlliSa.pran'nor fully P"**' “«■"X tosses. History, however •> argument for regularly mvesting in veslor with such remarkably bad timing ma have survived but also would have "Ude a subsunu.l profit. 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The Arabian horse will be returned to Cassin later W“Vhc APPaloosa remain on a farm run by Sharon Tuenessen, who has taken care of the two horses since they were •The hardest thing will be giving the h?n'bi“)hOr“bKt “Cas’in- 1 r‘*$»*» unless she changes her ■Shiinh Sa'd °ffiCer Julie Milchell. “aron has given the horses more than just food and water, she gave them a great deal of care. Besides us, I think it will hurt her the most to see the horse go back." Middleville council election to have one race by Jean Gallup Staff V/riltr The makeup of the Middleville Village Council will be about lhe same after the March 12 election with the possible exception of one trustee's position. Ed Schellinger, appointed last month to fill out an unexpired term on the council, is being challenged for lhe seat by Dorothy Corson of Lem Pau I Street No primary is needed in that contest because Schellinger is a Democrat, and Corson is a Republican. 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Frl fl 5 • I Mist in ’LENNOX •wcwamtaS �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 5, 1991 Viewpoints Recallfor revenge solves no problems Recall too often is the result of somebody who is mad trying to get even, and the special election Dec. 17 in the village of Lake Odessa appears to be a good example. A group of people associated with the Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance Service was fighting mad last June when the Village Council voted to sign a new contract with the RockfordZLowell service instead. They were so mad that they got together and circulated petitions calling for the removal of five village officials. They were able to get enough signatures to call the matter to a special vote Dec. 17. So what would this recall accomplish? Not much at all, unless you think revenge is important. If Village Council President Steve Garlinger and Council Members Wes Meyers, Patricia Hickey, Steve Secor and Jerry Engle are recalled, it won't bring the old volunteer ambulance service back to Lake Odessa. The village has a contract with the new Lake Odessa Ambulance Service, and to break that pact would be very costly. If the five are recalled, two of them can win back their jobs in the March general election. In fact, as it stands now, Garlinger has no opposition on the March ballot, so recalling him would force him to step down for only a couple of months. The same would hold for Hickey if she wins back her seat in March. If the five officials are removed, it will not necessarily translate into the dismissal of Village Manager John French, which is another reason the ambulance volunteers and friends have brought their case this far. French indeed serves at the pleasure of the council, but he also has a contract, and if the village wants to let him go, it will be very costly. If the five are recalled, it will leave two council members, Timothy Tromp and Allen Swift, to serve as of Dec. 18. A special county committee then would have to appoint two other Village Council members so there could be a quorom. With a four-member council, all it would take to stall any action or stop payment of the bills would be one negative vote or one official not showing up. In the latter case, the council wouldn't even be able to meet The result would be that for at least two months, local government would be at worst nonexistent, and at best ineffective If the five are recalled, it will not change local government in the long run. Garlinger likely would be returned as village president after the March election, Hickey could still win back her seat and the other candidates, two newcomers and Tromp, are not regarded as particularly strong sympathizers with the Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance Service. And even if they were, what changes could they possibly make? The people who bring Lake Odessa this recall, motivated almost entirely out of revenge, are wasting taxpayers’ time and money. The recall is a fruitless exercise that produces no winners, plenty of losers and temporary chaos in local government. As said in this space before, it should be made unlawful to recall elected officials simply because they make an unpopular decision. The voters of Lake Odessa have the opportunity to short-circuit this obvious case of misdirected anger in the election Dec. 17. We urge them to say "no" to the recall and allow the village and its people to bury the past and get on with their business and their lives. Hastings bands busy over holiday season The Hastings Area Schools' music depart­ ment will be busy during this holiday season. First, the middle school and high school bands will march in the annual Christmas parade Saturday afternoon. The two bands together include a total of 250 youngsters in grades seven through twelve. The sixth-grade band then will have a con­ cert at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the middle (Hastings Banner Devoted to the Interests of Barry County since 1856 published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President Stephen Jacobs Treasurer school’s west gymnasium. Two concerts are scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 15. The middle school bands ?nd choir will pre­ sent their annual holiday concert at 2 p.m. that day. The high school bands and choir then will present their annual "collage” concert, beginning at 4 p.m. The groups will perform in one continuous hour of seasonal music. What in the world has happened? To The Editor: In the days before Christmas, it is well to look and sec. Down through the ages, each person has left footprints in the sands of time that mark their pathway on life's road. The wise one recognizes that all creation is saturated by the word "absolute.'' As we slop to think, we acknowledge that our bodies arc a splendid example of absolute, for none of the vital five body systems can be exchanged in lhe effort to do the duty of lhe other. Looking at absolute, we find it comes hand in hand with virtue. Now what is virtue? It is simply the act of doing what is true, rather than doing the false. The wisdom of the ages is at our disposal, for the person of today needs to just look at time-proven facts. The Europe of today docs not understand that absolute demands that we need keep the world as created, and not as altered by selfish mankind over all this old earth. In lhe United Staley we have a Congress where the rule is which is politically expedient. The tax problem of our nation needs only the recognition that there is an absolute bot- Man innocent until proven guilty Letters tom to all barrels, and in digging too deep, the economy that the barrel’s bottom kept is destroyed. The most visible absolute that is nationwide is abortion. The time has long passed when absolute is ignored, and man thinks that a cruel murder is the absolute answer to bypass duty. When man and woman ignore the ab­ solute, they become subject to penalty. What else is it possible to say? Nearly 2000 years ago God came to earth as the Babe of Bethlehem and honored by only a few wise kings and shepherds. Soon, He will come again and where in the world will there be those to welcome Him? This time He will come as Prince of Peace and judge of multitudes of people. The coming of Jesus will establish absolutes for all ever given the first breath of life, for all life is governed by absolutes. Cameron McIntyre Nashville On what happened to ‘Dpff Laubaugh To The Editor: In the column of Nov. 28, “From Time to Time,” lhe name of a truck driver, Elmer ‘Duff” Laubaugh. was mentioned, concern­ ing the Wallace Feed Store. "Duff” went on to become a well-known and respected conservation officer in the Baldwin area of Lake County. When he retired, he did well work around the area (water wells). His wife and daughter still live in Baldwin, where Sarah Laubaugh still runs a department store. "Duff” died in January 1987 and is buried al Whitneyville Cemetery. Don Hardy Delton Write us a Letter! To The Editor: 1 am writing in response to your Oct. 24 ar­ ticle about the alleged rape of a young preg­ nant woman. In your article you stated the accused was arrested for this rape. As of today, he has not yet been to court and found guilty of these charges. People say everyone is innocent until pro­ ven guilty. Why would you print such an arti­ cle that has ruined his name for the rest of his life? This has not only destroyed the accused it has also destroyed the lives of his family and friends. Does this victim realize how many people she has hurt, especially the defendant's fiance and their son, by her accusations? I sincerely hope you print my article in defense of the accused. Mrs. Steel Hastings Public Opinion^ The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: ■Make your letter brief and to the point. ■Letters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must include their signature, address and phone number. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058 How important is recycling? How should it be funded? One-time government grants that have been the primary source of funding for Recycl­ ing in Barry County (RiBC) have run out. County officials now are seeking alternative funding sources. In view of RiBC's financial woes, how important do you feel recycling is to Barry County and how should it be funded? John Jacobs Vice President Frederic Jacobs Secretary Newsroom David T. Young /Editor/ Elaine Gilbert /Attittant Editor) Todd Tubergen iSpons Editor) Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Sue Hinckley Sandra Ponsetto Jeff Kaczmarczyk Sharon Miller Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8am • 5:30p.m.: Saturday 8a.m.- noon. Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Denise Howell Phylis Bowers Subscription Rates: $13 per year in Barry County S15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) Maranda Hause, Nashville: Linda Smith, Middleville: "I think recycling is im­ portant and more people should take advantage of it. I think there should be more notices so people who want to help with funding will be notified.” “I would like to see government fund recycling and give counties more inentive to get it going. We’re running out of land­ fill space and I hate to see another site open up.” Leo Hine, Hastings: Jeff McCausey, I^ake Odessa: Bill Buehl Hastings: "I think it is very im­ portant. It is everybody’s problem and it’s going to get worse because even private donations will run out. I think it should be funded by the government because they own and have control over the landfills.” "I think recycling is really important. I live near Lake Odessa and all you see by the side of the road is bottles, cans and milk jugs. I think it should be funded by the govern­ ment and people paid so much per pound to bring it (recyclablcs) in.” “I’m definitely for recycling; I’ve been doing it for 35 years in one way or another. As far as fun­ ding, there will probably have to be a special tax. Recycling is very wor­ thwhile. We should never have stopped after it was started in World War II.” Raymond Mead, Hastings: “I think recycling is im­ portant. If we don’t recy­ cle we will bury ourselves in the future. I think fun­ ding should be up to the users. A user’s fee is the only fair way.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 5, 1991 — Page 3 Time, opportunity money, luck Undercover drug sting ends in three arrests by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer "Open up, it's the police." This is the moment a cop faces the un­ known. Will the suspected drug dealer inside give himself up or will he make a break for tlie bathroom to flush his stash down lhe toilet? Or will the trapped suspect greet the law­ man standing outside in four-inch deep snow with a shotgun blast through the flimsy wooden door? Suddenly the bulletproof vest under the of­ ficer's snow-covered winter coat feels small and insignificant. Then the door opens ... Conducting an undercover drug operation is one of the toughest jobs a law enforcement officer faces. In other police matters, authori­ ties investigate after a crime is committed. In an undercover operation, police seek out a dealer, buy drugs and then arrest the suspect The operation takes experience with the drug world and knowledge of a dealer’s habits. It takes opportunity, money and a little luck to get lhe job done. Most of all, it lakes time. After several months of investigation, au­ thorities Tuesday arrested three Barry County marijuana dealers whom police said were sell­ ing large quantities of the drug. Barry County Sheriffs deputies used an undercover infor­ mant to orchestrate a series of drug buys since September from a Middleville man and a married couple from Payne Lake. Police believe the 36-year-old Middleville man has sold nine to 10 pounds of marijuana - worth $16,000 to $18,000 or. lhe street this fall alone. "I think it's safe to call him a fairly large marijuana dealer," said Barry County Deputy Sheriff Detective Sgt. Ken DeMott, who led the investigation. The Payne Lake couple, meanwhile, earn their entire living from dealing drugs, accord­ ing to police. "He told our informant he made $30,000 selling marijuana last year," DeMoll said. Setting up to make a drug buy On a deserted two track along Williams Lake shortly after 11 a.m. Tuesday, police met with their informant to set up a final round of drug buys before arresting their sus­ pects. Joining DeMott and Deputy Sheriff Detec­ tive Sgt. George Howell were Hastings Deputy Police Chief Mike Leedy, Hastings Police Detective Pete Leach and Michigan State Police Detective SgL Ron Neil from lhe Wayland Post. The only civilian in the group, a 21-yearold man, nervously smoking, dressed in a plaid jacket with a hunter’s license on the back, was the confidential informant who made a series of drug buys for police. Police wouldn't identify their confidential informant to protect him. Convicted earlier of burglary, the infor­ mant was placed on probation under the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act for young of­ fenders. But he violated his probation and was sent back before lhe judge. Faced with the likelihood of going to prison, the Barry County resident approached police and offered to name names. "We're always looking for people to coop­ erate with us in these types of investiga­ tions," DeMott said. Who the informant knows also determines who police will investigate for drug dealing. "When this confidential informant came forward, these were the people he could deal," DeMott said. "You have to use the people that they can do." Police searched lhe informant and his car to make sure he wasn't holding drugs himself. Then they gave him cash in marked bills. Some of the money comes from funds set aside by lhe Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners plus contributions from lhe Hastings city government and local citizens. Much of it also comes from selling assets of previ­ ously convicted drug dealers. "Try to get $100 worth," DeMott told him. "That's about a half ounce." In a long-term investigation, police usu­ ally stan out with smaller buys and build up to bigger sales. "A $10 buy is just as good as a $100 buy," DeMott said. "Il's the crime that counts." Meanwhile, officers planned their strategy for staking out the area. The informant had to be kept under constant police observation, so that means there were to be several unmarked police cars traveling up and down the road. That could draw attention. "There are two houses for sale down there," Neil said. "They won't be watching. For all they know, I'm looking at the houses." Police know once they make lhe arrests, it won’t be long before the suspects figure out who set them up. They suggest the infor­ mant stay away from home for a few days. "If you can hole-up at your dad's for a week, that should be okay," DeMott said. "You don't have to go to Kentucky or Ten­ nessee." The informant is uncomfortable but coop­ erative. Radar, a German shepherd trained to sniff drugs, locates marijuana in a dresser drawer for his handler, Trooper Warren M’ller of the Michigan State Police Rockford Post. Barry County Sheriff's Detective Sgts. Ken DeMott (center) and George Howell (right) store seized evidence in plastic bags while Detective Sgt. Ron Neil, from the Michigan State Police Wayland Post (left), records details of the seizures on a tape recorder. "I'm kind of nervous, but I'm glad it’ll be all over with," he said. Making the first buy At 11:39 a.m., police followed the infor­ mant down a road to Payne Lake. Down a private drive, the informant pulled alongside a well-kept mobile home and knocked on the door. He entered to the sound of a baby crying and noise from the TV. The family was watching a movie. Inside, they made small talk about the weather. Finally the informant came to the point. "Do ytyj have anything?" he asked. ’’Yeah," came the reply. “That's cool." The informant asked for $100 worth. From a black duffel bag, the dealer pulled out a large quantity of marijuana and a scale and began measuring it out. While wailing for his drugs, lhe informant talked with lhe mother about some furniture he had for sale. "We're going to be moving, and I'm not going to take all that stuff," the informant told her. The informant talked about some table lamps and offered to sell his microwave oven. “It’s a really good one," he said. "It has that little turntable that goes around." Twenty minutes after walking in, the in­ formant put down his money, picked up his drugs and left. Collecting the drugs At a public fishing site along Bassett Lake, police stopped to collect the drugs and debrief their informant. Police wanted to know why a deal that normally takes five minutes took four times as long to close. "He was really angry," the informant said. "He was watching a movie, and I inter­ rupted." With another officer taking notes, the in­ formant described the drugs he saw, where they were kept and what lhe dealer did with the money. "He put it in his pocket with a big wad of money," the informant said. "He always car­ ries that big wad." The informant told police that the dealer sent his young daughter into lhe bedroom to fetch the drugs for her father. "He had it in a black duffel bag," lhe in­ formant said. "He had his daughter go get it." The police are silent for a moment. “Make sure the Department of Social Ser­ vices knows about it," Neil said to DeMott. Buying more marijuana At 12:40 p.m., the informant's car rolled into a driveway of a shabby rental house on Arlington Street across from a bank where police took up a surveillance position. Entering lhe apartment, the informant asked the occupant if he could sell a half ounce. That's too large, lhe dealer said, but he of­ fered a smaller amount. Over the sounds of Jim Morrison and the Doors singing "Light My Fire," the infor­ mant again made small talk about moving out of his home near Delton. The dealer’s thoughts, however, were on the clients who owed him for drugs. "If they don’t get us our money, we'll just cut them off," the dealer said. While the informant was inside, police watched as a young man pushed a bicycle up- lhe driveway and headed for the apartment "I'll be you five there goes somebody to purchase," DeMott said. Less then two minutes later, an old brown sedan pulls into the same driveway. "There gc^s another one," DeMott said. Debriefing again Down a deserted road nearby, the informant stopped and turned the drugs over to police. He identified two of the customers who slopped at the apartment to buy drugs but says he didn't know the other man in the sedan. The informant said the dealer was ready for some big business. "He had a big bag full of little bags sitting on his bed," he said. "He must have a quarter pound sitting there." Arresting the first suspect At 8 p.m. the detectives assembled at the Middleville Police Station. DeMott had spent the afternoon with Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley preparing arrest warrants for the suspects and search warrants for their homes. Police were pre­ pared to go over their homes with a finetooth comb in search of drugs and money. Joining the detectives were Sheriffs Sgt. Bob Abendroth, Deputy Tim Rowse and Middleville Police Officer Andy Frantz. The uniformed officers, driving in fully marked police cars, were to knock on the door as well as lake the suspects into custody. "It’s bad police work to send in non-uniformed police first," DeMott said. Also along for the evening was Trooper Warren Miller, a dog handler from the Michigan State Police post in Rockford. Miller’s German shepherd, Radar, is spe­ cially trained to sniff out drugs. Police brought the dog along to save time searching for drugs in the homes. While police donned their bullet-proof vests, Leedy tested his video camera. "It saves us time taking pictures of lhe ev­ idence,” Leedy said. “It’s also permanent evi­ dence. We can haul it into court if we want to." Frantz led lhe officers into another room where he had drawn a diagram of lhe Mid­ dleville apartment that police will hit first. Frantz has been there before. The detectives planned their surprise ap­ pearance and discussed any unexpected sur­ prises that might befall them. "Any indication of weapons?" asked Aben­ droth. "I've never seen any," Frantz replied. The uniformed officers were told to break the door down if the suspect hesitated in opening it "If your hear any shuffling inside, say ’police' and go right it. Splinter it," DeMott said. Breaking down the door would stop the suspects from hiding or destroying the drugs. It also could save a cop's life. "Some of it is for the officer's protection," DeMott said. "If you wait too long, they have time to get a weapon and start shoot­ ing." But it is a tricky law to apply. "The law says you have to knock and an­ nounce your presence before knocking the door down," DeMott said. "But there's a fine line. The law doesn't say how long you have to wait." Minutes later, police drove to the apart­ ment. At 8:12 p.m., uniformed officers walked up to the door and knocked "It would be nice if we come up with a few people inside," DeMott said. "Especially if they're dirty." Less than a minute later, the detective's car radios crackled. "Okay, we're in." Police had nabbed their suspect while he cooked bacon and eggs for dinner. Slapping handcuffs on the suspect, police searched him and pulled cash out of a pocket. "Count it in front of him and keep it sepa­ rate," Neil said. Meanwhile, the state police trooper brought in Radar to sniff out the apartment. At a dresser in the living room, the dog jumped up and pawed excitedly at an upper drawer. "I'd say that's your main stash," Miller said. Police spread out and began searching the apartment. DeMott returned after talking with the suspect in the patrol car. "He said there's more in lhe kitchen," the detective said. "He doesn’t want us to tear his place up." Still; the officers searched every knock and cranny - in the freezer, in the healer, in lhe backs of antique radios and in the jacket of a TV laser disk of the classic cult movie "Reefer Madness." They looked behind a framed mirror reading "Stroh's is spoken here." Attached to the frame was a card reading "Just Say No" along with a red line through the word "drugs." Police checked for loose ceiling tiles and wall board, for carpeting that could be lifted up. They overturned a living room chair. "We found his magazine stash," Miller said. "Maybe not dope, but it goes with dope." Meanwhile, officers collected evidence in bags - drugs, money and records of sales. They also picked up telephones and answer­ ing machines, calculators. Howell picked up a jar from the dresser. "Do you want to rake his jar of pennies?" he asked. "Sure," Neil replied. After an hour of searching, police were concerned. They hadn't found any of the marked bills from the afternoon's buy. De­ Mott said he’d find out "I’ll go out and talk to him and say 'We don’t want to tear apart your house. Where's your money?" Five minutes later, the detective was back. "He says there ain't any money," DeMott said. "With as much grass as we found there, I think he sold out today and made a run out to buy, so he had to spend the money." Before leaving the house, Neil gathered the crew in the living room. "Let's talk about how we’re going to ap­ proach the next house," he said. Since police were to arrest both parents, they wanted two men or a woman available to take lhe mother in to avoid allegations of impropriety by a male officer. They also had to do something with lhe couple’s kids. "We have somebody from DSS on standby we can call," DeMott said. Police, however, decided to leave it up to the parents to determine who would take their kids. But DeMott said he won't let them go with one of their grandmothers. "When one of the deals when down, she was sitting here smoking a joint," DeMott said. DeMott warned lhe uniformed officers to be careful with their guns. But the detective said the informant told police that there are several guns in the house. “If you take them down with your guns, fine, but play it by ear," he said. Taking parents into custody Just before 10 a.m. police pulled up to the mobile home on Lakeside Drive. They were admitted without a struggle and immediately handcuffed and searched the 26-year-old owner. While Howell counted out more than $2,177 in cash taken from lhe father's pocket, DeMott explained to the mother that they were both under arrest. Someone must be called to take the kids. Sitting on lhe couch, holding her 14­ month old son dressed in a sleeper suit, the mother said the neighbors could take the kids. "We want you to be satisfied with the neighbors," DeMott told her. "That's all right," she replied. "They're like a second family." The mother roused her 5-year-old son and 3-year-old daughter out of bed and helped them into winter boots ind snow suits. The father stood by, handcuffed and silent, in the kitchen. The children protested their rude awakening and asked where they were going. "It'll just be for a little while," their mother said. A neighbor showed up at the door and the mother handed over the kids, clothes and medicines. Once the kids were gone, police become more serious. "Listen up, you’re both under arrest," De­ Mott told them. "You can tell us where the drugs and lhe money are, or we car tear your place apart. It doesn't make no difference to us." The father didn't hesitate. "I don't want you to tear our place apart," he said. "The drugs are in a bag behind the couch." The officers took the father out to the car. While police begin searching the bouse and photographing lhe scene, DeMott had a few more words with the mother. "You've got to realize it's alt over," he said. "The only think you can do now is be honest and truthful." Minutes later the phone rang and police answered it. The neighbor had called to say she didn't want the kids. See UNDERCOVER, Page 13 Deputy Sheriff Sgt. Bob Abendroth (left) and Trooper Warren Miller search every corner of the room for money, drugs and drug paraphernalia �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 5. 1991 RiBC needs financial help, or drop-off sites will close Harbor or Dearborn. Tin is taken to Grand Rapids and newspapers to Battle Creek. Fortunately, plastic milk jugs can be taken to a Lake Odessa firm, she said. RiBC has recycling sites in the city of Hastings, Middleville, Nashville, Woodland, Delton, Yankee Springs, the Delton area transfer station, the Hastings landfill and Dowling. A recycling site that serves Nashville would not be subject to closing because it is operated under a separate contract with Hastings Sanitary Service and is operated by the village and Maple Grove and Castleton townships. RiBC's first recycling site was in Caledonia. Without monetary funding, all aspects of the RiBC program, including all educational effprts, will be eliminated, Norton said. More than 100 educational presentations have been made during the course of a year. RiBC was founded in 1982 as a volunteer organization to provide an alternative to landfilling. "At that time, recycling was not seen as a viable alternative. Over the past nine years, attitudes have changed and recycling has been proven as a viable alternative," Norton said. Recycled tonnage through RiBC has almost doubled from its 1990 level. The projection for this year is to collect 300 tons of recyclable items. Thirteen tons were recycled during the program's first year of operation. “Recycling can no longer be viewed as a volunteer effort, it has gone beyond volunteer capabilities," she told McKelvey in a letter. The recycling program has gotten too big to completely rely on volunteers, Norton said. Four 4-H groups, the Gun Lake Lions and a civic group from Woodland are among the volunteers who have pitched in to help with the project. "We've begged, boirowed and stealed for almost nine years; it should be funded by a government agency." RiBC has not proposed that voters pass a millage to support recycling, she said. But RiBC did work with the County Oversite Committee, which recommended to lhe Board's Finance Committee that $24,000 be set aside to establish a county recycling coordinator's position, Norton said. That request was not included in the county's proposed 1992 budget because of the county's own financial constraints. Because that funding request was turned down, Norton told McKelvey that "the RiBC board of Directors feels the Barry County Board of Commissioners do not see recycling as a priority for Barry County." But McKelvey said Norton's letter was "a bit premature." "We are concerned." He also noted that the County Board helped RiBC get its first grant and other grants through letters of support. Norton said RiBC didn't expect the funding for the recycling coordinator's position to come from the county's general fund, but that the coordinator would find funding. She said through Public Act 138, there is legislation that serves as a basis for securing funding, such as a per household charge. When RiBC was formed, Barry was one of the first counties in the state to have recycling, she said. "We were a charter member of the Michigan Recycling Coalition and were viewed as leaders. As a result of our successful program, we have been approached by groups and governments all over the state for advice and information." Current members of the RiBC Board of Directors are Jackie Schmitt, co-founder of the program, Carol Jones Dwyer and Jim Gordon. To coordinate recycling, "considerable time is necessary to maintain the service of keeping the drop-off sites open and operating," Norton said. "The hauling and processing of the materials is only a small part of a recycling program." And there is more to recycling than just having sites, she said. "Just because there arc sites, people think that's all there is to it." Other services of a viable recycling program, she said, are coordinating volunteers, communicating with haulers of recyclable items, conducting adult and youth educational programs, attending meetings and conferences related to solid waste management, maintaining communication between RiBC, the county, state and other county recycling organizations; finding markets for recyclable items, writing grants and finding sources of funding, coordinating the Used Motor Oil Program, writing newspaper articles, putting up displays throughout the county, keeping abreast of new information on resource recovery through periodicals, maintaining files and educational materials, updating slides and displaying materials, keeping records and books, and answering phone calls and requests through the mail. The county's recycling drop-off sites are only a beginning, Norton said. ’’The number of materials collected need to be expanded, household hazardous waste needs to be addressed, as well as composting, battery collection and waste reduction. "Recycling in Barry County has looked to tbe future, our landfill will not last forever. Help is needed to continue this barebones program," she said in the letter. Give the perfect gift to a friend or family member who has moved away...a BANNER SUBSCRIPTION fife Call 948-8051 Campaigns goal of s233,000 is met United Way celebrates successful ’91 drive by David T. Young Editor The Barry Area United Way Wednesday morning celebrated meeting its 1991 cam­ paign goal with an awards ceremony at the Leason-Sharpe Hall in Hastings. "We made our goal,” noted Richard Gross, chief executive officer at the Viking Corp, and chairman of the appeal. "Bradford While (of Middleville) put us over the hump last week. "It was an interesting campaign.” Groos said. "1 had to rely on people who had done it before. 1 owe an awful lot to these 'oldtimers' and to some of the new people who came into the campaign.” The Barry Area United Way campaign goal was set at $233,000 last September, when the drive was kicked off. The contributions con­ tinued to come in, and last week, it was the giving at Bradford White. Barry County’s largest employer, that put the figures over the top. "This is an awards celebration." Groos said. "We want to recognize the people, groups and companies for their outstanding work.” Bronze awards were presented to com­ panies or agencies that averaged at least $25 per employee, with no corporate gift or $45 to $60 with corporate gift. and Fisher; Simpson Industries; and Thornap­ ple Valley Physicians. Earning bronze awards were Bruce’s Frame and Alignment; Buckland Insurance Agency: Coleman Agency; Depot Law Offices: Great Lakes Bancorp; the Hastings Area School System; Hastings Fiberglass; Hastings Manufacturing: Hastings Public Library; JAd Graphics; the Michigan Department of Transportation. Hastings Maintenance Facili­ ty: Noteworthy Limo and Bed & Breakfast: Scott McKeown; Proline; Tendercare: Jack Walker and Chris Fluke; and Wren Funeral Home. The Barry Area United Way also is celebrating its milestone of truly representing the entire county. In years past, the drive mostly concerned the greater Hastings area. Receiving silver awards were those who had an average of between $40 and $70 per employee without corporate gift and $70 and $100 with corporate gift. Gold awards were for an average of at least $100 per employee with a corporate gift. Pillar awards were given for particularly substantial contributions from individuals. "Chairman’s awards” were presented to individuals who went above and beyond the call of duty in making appeals for the United Way. And the "Travel Awards” went to top con­ tributors in each of the divisions of the drive. The Travel awards and their respective categories, were given to Hastings Area Schools. Education; Consumers Power and United Auto Workers Local 257. Public Agencies; Bradford White and UAW Local 1002 and the Teamsters. Industries; Thomapple Ophthalmology. Professional; K mart. Business; and National Bank of Hastings, Financial. Insurance and Real Estate. Winning Chairman's awards were Melody Bowman, Real Estate; Marian Clemens. K mart; Charles Converse and Theresa Rash. Tendercare; Bill Doherty. Professional Divi­ sion; Al Francik. Hastings Area Schools; Dr. Thomas Hoffman. Professional Division; Bob King. Individual and Retired; Mike Lytle and Ron Merrill. Bradford White; Preston Ru­ nyon. Business; Renee Stockham. Consumers Power, Local 257; and Dean Stuart of Hospital Purchasing. Receiving Pillar awards were Don Button. Patricia and Dr. Eldon Cassell. Douglas DeCamp and Max Miner, Dr. Diane Ebaugh. Dr. Mxhael Flohr, Florence and David Goodyear III, Mrs. Florence Tyden Groos. Richard Groos, Tom Groos, Dr. Daryl Larke. Willard Pierce. Jim Retzloff and James Watkins. Receiving “Chairman’s Awards” at the United Way ceremony were Charles Converse, Bill Doherty, Al Francik, Dr. Thomas Hoffman, Mike Ly­ tle, Ron Merrill and Renee Stockham. on nand to receive gold awards from the United Way were represen­ tatives from Consumers Power and Local 257; Dimmers, McPhiilips and Doherty; Edward D. Jones and Co.; the First Presbyterian Church; Hastings City Bank; Hastings Orthopedic Clinic; Ironside Insurance Agency; Dr. Lynn T. McConnell; Thornapple Ophthalmology; the Viking Corp.; the Barry Area United Way and the YMCA. However, in the last several years it has added Middleville. Delton. Freeport. Nashville and most recently. Woodland. Assisting Gross this year was lhe campaign cabinet, made up of Vice Chairman Charles Monica, Gene Haas. Tom Johnston. Max Miner and Dick Ward and Executive Director Cathy Williamson. “It's been a very successful campaign because people were generous with their gifts and generous with their time." Groos said in concluding remarks Wednesday. "But don't forget that we will have to do this all over again next year. We must think about ways we can make improvements. We can all help on this.” United Way "Pillar Awards” were presented to Dr. Diane Ebaugh, Dr. Michael Flohr, Richard Groos, Dr. Daryl Larke and James Watkins. Winners of the “Travel Awards" were Hastings Area Schools (Education), Consumers Power and Local 257 (Public Agencies), Bradford White and Local 1002 (Industries), Thornapple Valley Ophthalmology (Professional), K mart (Business) and National Bank of Hastings (Financial, Insurance and Real Estate). Representatives from each of the companies or agencies ac­ cepted the honors at the United Way ceremony. Winning gold awards were the Barry Area United Way; Bosley Pharmacy; Dr. Charles B. Caldwell; Dr. Robert Cary; Dr. Eldon Cassell, Consumers Power and Local 257. Dimmers. McPhiilips and Doherty; Edward D. Jones and Co.; Family and Children’s Ser­ vices; the First Presbyterian Church; Girr­ bach Funeral Home; Grace Lutheran Church; Hastings City Bank; Hastings Savings and Loan; Hastings Medical Group; Hastings Or­ thopedic Clinic; Hodges Jewelry; Ironside In­ surance Co.; Thomas Johnson; Lon Lefanty. State Farm Insurance; Dr. Stephen Loftus; Dr. Lynn McConnell: St. Rose Catholic Church; Thomapple Valley Ophthalmology; (he United methodist Church; the Viking Corp.; and the YMCA. Silver awards went to Barry Cleaners; the Barry Intermediate School District; Barry County Telephone Co.; Drs. Scott and Bard Bloom; Cove Distributors; Delton District Library; the Department of Social Services; Flexfab; Dr. Daniel Gole; the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce; the City of Hastings; Drs. T Hoffman and David Woodliff; JC Peney; K mart; Michigan State Police; Na­ tional Bank of Hastings; Siegel. Hudson. Gee Receiving bronze United Way awards were representatives from Buckland Insurance; Coleman Agency; Great Lakes Bancorp; the Hastings Area School System; Hastings Fiberglass; Hastings Manufacturing; J-Ad Graphics, and Tendercare. Representatives from businesses and agencies that received United Way silver awards were the Barry Intermediate School District; Barry County Telephone Co.; Cove Distributors; Flexfab; Drs. Thomas Hoffman and David Woodliff; K mart; thbe Michigan State Police; National Bank of Hastings; Siegel. Hudson. Gee and Fisher; and Simpson Industries. �United Way ends successful drive The anatomy of a drug bust Area basketball, wrestling previews See Story, Page 2 See Story, Page 3 See Stories, Pages 10 and 11 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 -w- | Hastings Banner THURSDAY. DECEMBER 5. 1991 VOLUME 137. NO. 40 PRICE 25* Animal cruelty charges dropped News Briefs Parade entries still welcome Entries still may be made for the an­ nual Christmas parade, sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday. Parade Chairwoman Karen Despres said entries are being asked to line up at 1 p.m. on Railroad Street. They will proceed to the downtown, finishing the route at City Bank on Church Street. Trophies will be awarded for first, se­ cond and third places. The theme for the parade this year, "Catch the Spirit: The Reason for the Season,' was the brainchild of Neil Braendle of Neil’s Advanced Commer­ cial Printers, who was co-chair of last year’s parade. Grand marshal of this year’s parade will be the Rev. Michael Anton, presi­ dent of the Hastings Board of Education and pastor of Grace Lutheran Church. The local Lions Club once again will help with the lineup. The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross also plans to offer free coffee and hot chocolate at a tent on the courthouse lawn facing the library on Church Street. And, of course, Santa Claus will make his first official appearance in Hastings, at the very end of the parade. Sen. Stabenow 1st Friday guest State Senator Debbie Stabenow will be guest speaker at the next First Friday Lunch and Leant program at noon Fri­ day at Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. Stabenow, who is serving her first term as a senator after 12 years as a slate representative, will talk about the cur­ rent political situation in Lansing. Elected state senator from the 24th District in 1990, she was a state representative from the 58th District, rural Ingham County, from 1979 to 1990. In the senate, she serves on the Educa­ tion, Family Law, Criminal Justice and Corrections, Finance and Government Operations committees. The Lunch and Learn series, spon­ sored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, takes place on the first Fri­ day of each month. Those planning to attend should bring their own lunch. The Democrats will provide tea and coffee. Merchants plan open houses Hastings merchants will offer holiday hospitality and special buys during their annual open houses from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday. Many of the local merchants will offer refreshments as a way to thank their customers. Many businesses also will be decorated for the occasion. Customers also are encouraged to come in and browse, and to visit with the store owners and employees. Holly Trolley rides to start Santa Claus and musical guests will be aboard the Holly Trolley during the Christmas season in Hastings. The Holly Trolley, a festive streetcar­ style bus, is on loan from the Michigan Department of Transportation. The trolley has been a part of the holiday season in Hastings for the last four years. Riders can climb aboard the trolley at State Street on the north side of the Barry County Courthouse for tours of the city's light decorations. Riles will be available most evenings from Dec. 9 to Dec. 23, beginning at 6 p.m. Santa and musical guests will appear on the trolley on Dec. 9. 10. 12. 13, 16. 17 and 23. Additional News Briefs Appear on Page 5 by Sandra Ponsetto E.W. Bliss, one of Hastings oldest businesses, is the target of an investigation by U. S. Customs officials. Firm accused of selling Chinese presses U.S. Customs probing E. W. Bliss by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Special agents of U. S. Customs, Grand Rapids office, seized written records and 31 presses at the E. W. Bliss Company in Hastings Monday. The investigation was initiated by an industry complaint from Margaret G. Mathias, chairwoman of the board of L&J Press Corp, in Elkhart Ind., and Larry Crosby, a former employee of E.W. Bliss. They charged that the Bliss had imported presses produced in a prison in China to sell in the United States. The industry complaint alleged that the Hastings firm gained unfair business advantage in labor costs by producing presses with forced convict labor. Federal law prohibits the importing of merchandise produced by forced prison labor. Repeated calls requesting a statement from Robert Fuller, president of E.W. Bliss, were not returned. According to the former employee and two other confidential sources, Bliss imported the presses, disassembled, modified, and then reassembled them before sending them to buyers. Investigation of the charges by the Customs office led to a team of agents to put the factory under surveillance in late November. When Customs oficfcls arrived at the factory at about 2 p.m. Monday, workers were sent home. Normal operations resumed the next day. In what is called a "constructive seizure," the presses, each valued at between $18,000 and $20,000, are still in the plant, said Cherise Miles, public affairs officer with the Chicago Customs office. The results of the investigation by Customs have gone to Assistant U. S. Attorney Thomas Martin in the Western District of Michigan in Grand Rapids. "The investigation is ongoing," Martin said. "When it is complete, we will determine if charges will be filed. "We’re looking at criminal violatons,’’ he arktat U.S. Customs Commissioner Carol Hailct reported that the officers executed a federal search warrant issued by a federal magistrate as part of an investigation into the production of machinery manufactured by prison labor in the People's Republic of China (PRC). If an individual or a corporation is found to have knowingly imported prison-made goods, or to have knowingly failed to comply with the country of origin or value reporting requirements may be subject to the criminal penalties. Hallett said that based on preliminary findings, those presses are suspected of being made by prison labor in the People's Republic of China (PRC). Hallet also ordered all Customs regional commissioners and district directors to withhold release of the machine presses manufactured by Xuzhou Forging and Pressing Machine Works, Xuzhou, Jaingsu Province, PRC, and shipped by China National Machinery & Equipment, Import & Export Corporation, Jiangsu Co., LTD. and Jaingsu, PRC. Further investigation also showed that "country of origin marking requirements" and other Custom statues may have been violated, Hallet said. She added, “Those who knowingly import goods produced by the sweat of convict labor should be aware of the risks and stand ready to face the consequences when caught" Staff Writer Charges of four counts of animal cruelty against a Prairieville woman were dropped at a pre-trial bearing last week in exchange for her no-contest plea to one charge of operating a kennel without a licence. Barb Cassin was charged with animal cruelty in July when Barry County Animal Control officers impounded two horses and 11 dogs from her property. The officers reported at the time of seizure that dogs, standard and miniature poodles, were coated with filth and maggots and both of the horses had no food or water in their muddy enclosure. Two miniature poodles later were euthanized; one because its jaw was broken and rotting and it appeared to be both blind and deaf and the other because of kidney failure. "I think we got the best deal we could. But I would have liked an animal cruelty charge for the record," said Assistant Prosecutor David Gilbert. "We (Barry County) had some problems with the search warrant and we could have lost," he added. "It was the type of case that if it went to trial we might win or we might lose, and this is the type of case nobody wants to lose." Animal control officers said they were disappointed with the results of the case. "We have mixed emotions," said officer Kathi Adams. "We're glad the animals situation has been resolved and we're pleased the dogs don't have to go back to that situation. But, on the other hand, we feel it was resolved at the cost of the animals because she (Cassin) will have no record. That's unfortunate because she has a a history of this happening." Had the case gone to trial and had Cassin been convicted on the animal cruelty charges, she would have faced up to a $500 fine on each count and 90 days in prison. See ANIMALS, Cont. page 5 County recycling sites may be closed by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Recycling has gained steady momentum in Bany County since the early 1980s, but the program is in financial trouble and eight of nine sites in the county may be closed in June unless monetary help can be found, said volunteer executive director Jane Norton. Costs just to haul and process recycled items this year is tagged at $16,000 and that doesn't include any funding for educational programming or program coordinating, she said. The Barry County Board of Commissioners and townships may come to the rescue of the non-profit Recycling in Barry County (RiBC) program if enough commissioners support the idea and the townships are willing to cooperate, County Board Chairman Ted McKelvey said Wednesday. The County Board's Finance Committee will discuss the matter Monday, he said. "We don't want to see those (sites) closed. We'll do what we can to prevent those from closing," he said. "I think we can come up with something RiBC will be happy with. "We cannot support RiBC with dollars without supporting townships that have their own recycling...We cannot help part of the county and not all of the count)" McKelvey said. He noted that Maple Grove and Castleton townships and the village of Nashville had a recycling project in the 1970s “long before RiBC was here. It's still successful and almost pays its own way...They've never asked the county for a nickel." However, markets for recycled items aren't as good as they used to be, he added. With support of other commissioners and participating townships, "I'm sure we can come up with something to help so they Recycling in Barry County opened its first county recycling site in Middleville In the early 1980s. It now has eight sites and they are in danger of closing June 1, 1992 unless funding can be found. (Banner file photo) won't have to close,” McKelvey said ot RIBCs plight. He said some counties, including Ionia, have a surcharge on everything that goes into the landfill, but that RIBC didn't seem interested in that possibility when it was previously suggested. McKelvey praised the owner of the Hastings landfill, Ken Neil, for his interest in recycling and cooperation in trying to insure that the county will have a landfill as long as possible. "He's been wonderful to think of Barry County...we appreciate it." Norton had sent McKelvey a letter last week informing him that RiBC would no longer provide recycling drop-off sites to county residents as of June 1, 1992, because of a lack of financial support. Grants that RiBC had previously received were for “seed money" for start-up costs and available only on a one time basis and none are available for continuing operation to keep a project going, Norton said. Selling recyclable materials does not generate enough income to support a recycling program, she said. The Thornapple Foundation, based in Hastings, has given RiBC two grants. The first was used to establish the Hastings recycling site and for a projector and slides. The most recent grant was for a copy machine and tape recorder. In the past, RiBC received three educational grants, two through the Clean Michigan Fund and one from Protecting Michigan's Future. A grant for collecting, processing and operational funding was received in 1988-89 from the Clean Michigan Fund. "As of Oct. 1, 1991, state grant funds ended, and funding is no longer available," she said. Since that time, Norton has continued in the role of volunteer recycling coordinator on a limited basis. "RiBC has been able to exist as long as it has through local and state grants and funding from local governments. No funds have ever been received from Barry County. Current funding from the townships for the hauling and processing of materials ends June 1, 1992," she said. Norton explained that recently each township was asked to contribute toward recycling costs for hauling and processing, but that only eight contributed, for a total amount of $7,200 toward the $16,000 that was needed for hauling 150 tons this year. She noted that the projected tonnage has nearly doubled because of increased participation. In approaching the townships, RiBC told them the request for funds “was a one-shot deal for a year." Costs to haul recyclable items have climbed because of the long distances involved. For instance, glass that used to be taken to Charlotte now has to be taken to Benton See RiBC, cont. page 2 K � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-12-12.pdf c6e5a9ff836f0898ffc0b5876bd6dd9e PDF Text Text Page 18 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 12, 1991 A Christmas poem THIS NIM STAS tfKITTHI IM COLOMIAL THUS. Christmas is come, Hang on the pot, Let spits turn round And ovens be hot. Beef, pork and poultry now provide, lb feast thy neighbors at this tide. A Colonial decoration Pomander ball By BETTY DEBNAM You’ll need: In George Mason’s Day... • whole cloves • apple or orange • ribbon 1. Stick the cloves into the orange or apple. 2. Tie on the ribbon and hang the ball. Christmas 200 Years Ago Meet George Mason, a well-todo Virginia planter. He had a great deal of influence with his friends George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. In 1776 he wrote the Declaration of Rights for the state of Virginia. He was a thinker whose ideas influenced the Bill of Rights in many ways. This is a good time to visit George Mason’s home, Gunston Hall. Dec. 15 marks the 200th anniversary of the Bill of Rights. George Muon Jokes n tutrun ii 'rwre aiMrr Georg* Mason lived In a big house called Gunston Hall. It has been restored and today looks much like It did 200 years ago. It overlooks the Potomac River end is near Mount Vernon, the home ot George Wethington. Mason was very proud of hla gardens end plantation. Q: What hapnens when a cat eats a lemon? A: It becomes a sourpuss! Visiting Gifts Decorations Christmas was an especially busy time for the Virginians’ favorite pastime, visiting. Planters and their families were cut off from the outside world. They welcomed guests — lots of guests, who often stayed for days. The Christmas season lasted from Dec. 24 through Jan. 6. This period is often called the ‘12 days of Christmas.” Gift giving was not as common as it is today. Gifts were not exchanged on Christmas. Children sometimes got small gifts on New Year’s Day. Slaves and servants might be given a day off and a tip on Christmas Day. In George Mason’s day, people did not use as many decorations as we do today. They probably placed sprigs of greenery in vases and hung branches of mistletoe. Christmas trees did not become popular until later. I Educational source: Gunston Hall, Lorton, Va. The Mini Page Constitution Packet is the perfect resource for studying the Constitution. It includes the Signers of the Constitution Poster, the Making of the Constitution Timeline Poster, and the popular, award-winning Mini Page Constitution Series (contains three sets of six issues of The Mini Page). Send only checks or tnuney order» payable to Andrews and Mc.Meel Allow 4-6 weeks for dehverv Mail to The Mini Page Constitution Pocket. P.O Bex 419150. Kansas City. MO 64141. 'Bulk discount information available upon requeat.1 Put an X on the Items that were not In use 200 years ago. Please send ,, , ____ copies of The Mini IMgt CunMitution Pailttl at 110.00 plus II .00 for postage and handling each Total amount encksted 8 ■ Nar,.________------------------------Ado rt z: Electric lights ^Rookie Cookie’s Recipe Butterscotch Crunchies Y You can make these for a Christmas present. ( • 112-ounce bag butterscotch chips • % cup peanuts • 1 3-ounce can chow mein noodles ° What to do: - 1. Place butterscotch chips in a medium, microwavesafe bowl. Cover and microwave on HIGH 2 minutes or until chips are melted. 2. Stir in peanuts and chow mein noodles. Mix well. 3. Drop by teaspoonfuls on waxed paper. Cool until hard. Makes about 30. ] j j * ■ As the wife of George Mason, Ann Mason led a very busy life. She was mother of nine and the mistress of Gunston Hall. Sleeping Mini Spy . . .%• Mini Spy and her friends are having a Colonial Christmas. See if you can find: • feather • sock • sailboat • caterpillar • letter V • canoe • letter O • sword • chicken • number 6 • letter u • frog • number 2 • word MINI • number 8 hw.n» MN regs ayMtrOstaame INI IWOTH"..' hMM. Christmas foods HQV" tryn FIND Foods that might have been put on a Christmas table 200 years ago are hidden in the block below. See if you can find: MINCEMEAT PIE. PLUM PUDDING, POT PIE. FRUITCAKE. HAM. BEEF. BACON. VENISON, TURKEY, FISH. OYSTERS. CHICKEN. BEANS. PUMPKIN. APPLES. PEACHES. NUTS. H I CKENQNUTSBPB EN I SONBEANSVEE FRU I TCAKEHLTAR MINCEMEATPIECR B ----- - . City ------ - . ■ ...... . ■ । ...... .... State Ztp Celebrating Christmas 200 Years Ago In Virginia, Christmas Day was a day of worship. Most people attended church services. Here are some other holiday customs enjoyed by George Mason’s family. You’ll need: * Q: Why was Cinderella thrown off the baseball team? A: Because she ran away from the ball! mnnrij slept on With so many people visiting, where to sleep was a problem. Guests shared beds. Some might have on the floor. Cooking was done in a fireplace over an open fire. Since the danger of fire was great, the cooking was done in a special nearby building. Breakfast was at 7 o’clock in the morning. A light supper, often of leftovers, was served at night The biggest meal was dinner at 2 or 3 o’clock in the afternoon. Guests were treated to a table filled with many dishes, especially at Christmas. Fun for boys Dancing Dancing was impor­ tant to Virginia planters and their families. Children were taught steps at a very early age. Dancing teachers went from plantation to plantation giving lessons. Families learned country dances, jigs and the minuet. Balls Sometimes guests were invited to balls that were held three nights in a row or even longer. Everyone dressed up. Guests danced and fiddlers played. Guests played cards and sang songs. Older children often attended. Preserving foods In George Mason’s day, meats were preserved by hanging them in a small building called a smokehouse. Smoking meat kept the bacteria from growing. Cooks also used salt or dried the foods to keep them from spoiling. • spinning tops • tossing balls • playing'"ith toy soldiers • fishing • horseback riding • playing marbles • flying kites Fun for girls • playing with dolls and tea sets • playing house • playing the harpsichord • sewing (It was important for girls to know how to sew.) Children’s games Some of the games both boys and girls enjoyed: • cards • hide and seek • blindman’s bluff • board games • blowing bubbles Christmas guns IQA°PLESSUVH I AOYSTERSFPNJEE CPUMPK I NBEEFSS OPLUMPUDD I NGGK | NF I SHTURKEYHAM MINI PAGE SPONSORS Coleman Insurance Agency Hastings Orthopedic Clinic - Dr. Merriman & Dr. Larke Hastings Savings and Loan Farm Bureau Insurance - Larry Neil Koops Funeral Chapels Inc. - Lake Odessa In George Mason’s day, men fired “Christmas guns”as a greeting from one plantation to another. I i I I« J I i �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 12, 1991 — Page 17 One sentenced, one pleads in car theft J-Ad Graphics News Service A Hastings man was sentenced last week io one year in jail for attempting to steal a used car from a dealer. A second suspect in the case, meanwhile, pleaded guilty to the same charge. Joseph M. Conn, also known as Joseph M. Ryan, was ordered to pay $2,500 in court costs plus restitution to be decided later. He was placed on probation for three years. Conn, 18, of 6900 Bird Road, was arrested in connection with the August incident at Tires 'n* Such in Rutland Township. Barry County Sheriffs deputies alleged Conn at­ tempted to steal a 1985 Chevrolet Camaro and damaged it in the process. Originally charged with attempted motor vehicle theft and malicious destruction of property, Con pleaded guilty in October to the lesser offense of attempted motor vehicle theft. In exchange, the property destruction charge was dismissed last week. Also last week, Chad C. Burbank, 17, also of 6900 Bird Road, pleaded guilty in Barry County Circuit Court to a similar charge of attempted motor vehicle theft in exchange for the dismissal of another count of attempted motor vehicle theft and two counts of mali­ cious destruction of property. Sentencing was scheduled for Feb. 21, 1992, and Burbank was remanded to the Barry County Jail. Burbank currently is awaiting trial Jan. 27 on an unrelated charge of charges of driving with a suspended license and a habitual offender charge alleging lie has a previous felony conviction. Hernandez has three earlier convictions for drunken driving between 1985 and 1989, ac­ cording to court documents. Court News firearms theft That case stems from an August incident in Baltimore Township. In other court business: • A Vermontville motorist arrested for drunken driving in March was sentenced last week to spend one year in jail. Rodney C. Betz, 20, also was placed on probation for three years. He was ordered to pay S2.500 in court costs and S2.500 in fines. Betz was arrested in March while driving in Nashville. He has two previous convictions for drunken driving in 1989 in Ionia and Charlotte. •A Kalamazoo driver arrested in October for drunken driving has pleaded guilty to a Ihird-offense charge. Manuel R. Hernandez, 28, will be sen­ tenced Dec. 23 on the felony offense. By law he must be sentenced to at least one year in jail. Police Beat Drunken driver arrested after accident BARRY TWP. - A Battle Creek man with five previous convictions for drunken driv­ ing dating back to 1978 was arrested Monday for drinking and driving following a one-car accident Richard B. Weeks, 43, was taken into custody after crashing into a tree and a telephone pole on Kellogg School Road, south of Sheffield Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Weeks drove into a ditch about 11:25 p.m. and con­ tinued 162 feet before he hit a tree. His 1976 Dodge van drove another 81 feet and struck the telephone pole, snapping it in two. Weeks was not injured in the accident but was treated at Pennock Hospital for another medical condition. Deputies said Week's blood alcohol level was 0.23 percent, more than twice the legal limit, following the accident. The Barry County prosecutor's office issued warrants charging Weeks with drunken driv­ ing, third or subsequent offense, and with driving with a revoked license, second or subse­ quent offense. Authorities said Weeks has seven previous arrests for driving with a suspended or re­ voked license. His license is currently revoked until June 2002. Suspect jailed for assaulting worflarv ■ HASTINGS - A Hastings man accused of twice holding a gun to a woman's head and threatening to shoot her was arrested last week. Harry R. Stehr II, 39, of 316 S. Broadway, was arraigned in Hastings District Court on two counts of felonious assault and two counts of using a firearm to commit a felony. Stehr has denied committing the offenses, according to police. Hastings Police said that on two occasions in November, Stehr grabbed the victim by the throat, put a .22 caliber derringer to her head and threatened to kill her. Stehr is free on a $5,000 personal recognizance bond. Preliminary exam was scheduled for next week in Hastings District Court. Driver arrested after fleeing accident HASTINGS - A motorist was arrested Monday for impaired driving after fleeing the scene of a two-car accident that he did not cause. Floyd Cousins, 31, of Shelbyville, was taken into custody after an off-duty police offi­ cer pulled Cousins' car over. Hastings Police said Cousins was driving south on Broadway at 1:52 p.m. when he struck an eastbound car at Court Street that failed to yield. Cousins initially stopped after the accident but then fled the scene and finally was pulled over on West State Street. Police said he registered .09 percent on a breath test and was arrested for impaired driving. No one was injured in the accident, according to police. The second driver, Rosa M. Baker, 62, of 1880 W. Gun Lake Road, received a citation for failure to yield the right of way. Motorist hospitalized following crash BARRY TWP. - A Dowling driver was hospitalized in Kalamazoo following a one-car accident Monday. Douglas A. Kluge, 39, was listed in good condition Tuesday at Borgess Hospital. Michigan State Police said Kluge was westbound on Pifcr Road at 11:45 a.m. when he struck a tree on the north side of the road near Manning Lake Road. Ambulance workers and firefighters were called to the scene, and Kluge was airlifted to Borgess. Troopers said alcohol may have been a factor in the accident. Cars damaged at Hastings dealer HASTINGS - A vandal damaged several 1992 cars and trucks at Blankenstein Pontiac Oldsmobile last weekend. Police estimated the damages at S3,000. Hastings Police said a vandal scratched several cars and trucks parked at the lot at 328 N. Michigan Ave. between Saturday evening and Monday morning. One of the cuts was as long as 18 inches, and one vehicle was scratched in four places. Three hurt in three-car pile up JOHNSTOWN TWP. - Three motorists were seriously injured Friday in a high-speed, three-car accident on M-37 south of Strickland Road. Michael D. Cromwell, 31, of Battle Creek, and Kenneth F. Yates Jr., 50, of 7385 Bau­ man Road, Middleville, were treated at Community Hospital in Battle Creek after the 6:50 a.m. accident. Kevin G. Katz, 36, of 7240 S. Gurd Road, Hastings, sought his own treatment for mi­ nor injuries. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Cromwell was northbound on M-37 when he swerved to miss a stray dog and crossed the road into the opposite lane, striking a south­ bound car driven by Yates. Cromwell's car bounced off of Yales’ vehicle and struck a second southbound car driven by Katz. All three drivers were wearing seatbelts, and no citations were issued, deputies said. •A Nashville man pleaded guilty last week to breaking into a car. Gerald D. Lamb, 22, of 124 Washington St., is scheduled to be sentenced Jan. 9 in Barry County Circuit Court. Lamb was charged with the felony offense, punishable by up to five years in prison, fol­ lowing an August incident in Nashville. In exchange for his guilty plea, a habitual of­ fender charge, alleging he has a previous felony conviction, will be dismissed. Hernandez was arrested by Michigan Stale Police for drunken driving on M-43 Tit Guernsey Lake Road. In November, Hernandez pleaded guilty to Uie third or subsequent offense drunken-driv­ ing charge in exchange for the dismissal of Blood What Every American Should Know. Man robs woman in parking lot ing for someone, so someone might have seen him," Leedy said. by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer A man held a shopper in her car Friday evening and stole cash and jewelry from her in the parking lot of Hastings Plaza. Hastings Police are asking for help identi­ fying the man who took about S60 in cash plus a wedding ring, earrings and a necklace from the 42-year-old woman outside of Eber­ hard Super Market. Authorities have a description but have not identified the suspect who robbed the woman about 6:30 p.m. "As she was entering her car, she was ap­ proached from behind," said Hastings Deputy Police Chief Mike Leedy. "She was grabbed, pushed into her car and assaulted." The man held something in her back, sug­ gesting he had a weapon, though the woman did not see the object The suspect took her cash and jewelry. "He ordered her to stay in the car, face down, until he left the area," Leedy said. When the woman looked up a few minutes later, her attacker had disappeared. The suspect is described as about 6-foot 2inches tall, slender, with a large nose, dark, heavy eyebrows, and large acne scars on his face. He was wearing an olive green onepiece coverall with a hooded gray sweatshirt underneath. The hood was pulled up over his head. The victim told police she did not get a good look at the man because he approached her from behind. She said, however, the sus­ pect appeared dirty and rough looking and smelled bad. Authorities are asking that anyone who saw the suspect contact police. "He could have been hanging around look- Hastings Police are seeking Infor­ mation about a suspect who robbed a woman friday in the Hastings Plaza parking lot. Witnesses are asked to call the department at 948-4800. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLOOD BANKS CLASSIFIEDS The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616)948-8051 Gun Lake man steals gun, shoots mobile home, car J-Ad Graphics News Service ORANGEVILLE TWP. - Authorities say a Gun Lake man broke into a house and stole a gun that he later used to shoot out windows in a mobile home and parked car Sunday evening. Michigan Slate Police arrested Todd A. Foreman, 26, on seven felony charges Sun­ day evening. Foreman, of 3969 England’s Point, was ar­ raigned Monday in Hastings District Court on one count each of breaking and entering, felonious assault, shooting into a residence, carrying a concealed weapon, using a firearm to commit a felony, and two counts of mali­ cious destruction of property. Bond was set at S50.000 cash or surety. Authorities said Foreman was intoxicated at the lime and intended to harm the trailer's occupant. "He kind of went on a rampage there," said Detective Sgt. Ron Neil from the Wayland Post. Police believe Foreman first broke into a house in the 11600 block of Wildwood Road in Orangeville and stole a 12 gauge shotgun and a safe, police said. "We believe he look a safe and the gun he used to shoot the trailer with," Neil said. "He tried to pry open the safe, but we're not sure what he thought was in there." Near the burglarized house, Foreman met a man he knew and forced him to drive Fore­ man to the mobile home in the 6700 block of Lindsey Road, according to police. "(Foreman) put a hammer to his face and threatened that if he didn't take him where he wanted to go, he'd use the hammer on him," Neil said. The driver dropped Foreman off near the home. Police said Foreman shot out a win­ dow in the building and shot out a window in a car near the trailer. No one was in the mobile home or car when the shooting occurred. The trailer's owner discovered the damage later and called police. Authorities arrested Foreman hours later at a relative's home. Foreman faces preliminary exam next week in Hastings District Court. 1. Each year four million Americans depend on blood transfusions. 2. The safeguards on the blood supply include conducting seven separate laboratory tests to screen out AIDS, hepatitis and other infectious agents, educating donors on transmissible diseases and encouraging at-risk donors to disqualify themselves from giving blood. 3. Blood banking is one of the most highly regulated areas in health care, governed by multiple federal and state rules, laws, policies and regulations. 4. As an alternative to Wood transfusions, today a growing number of people benefit from autologous (self) transfusions. 5. There is no risk of AIDS or other infectious diseases when blood is donated, as sterilized needles are never reused. Lost & bound Jobs Wanted LOST male beagle in the viciniCHILD CARE E i~— 12? ----- jyhfLawrence Rd. and Barryvi 1house. Have excellent' . ' " 1 partcnccs and prices, full and part­ For Rent time available. Call 945-2721 anytime. 2 BEDROOM TRAILER, with lake access, gas heat, year round, Help Wanted price $400 per month, security ACRYLIC SEALANT jobs. deposit required, references S15Jhr. Wc train, full timc/part needed, 1 year lease, on Long lime. 616-247-5226._________ Lake, Cloverdale, ML, no pets. 623-2206 call after 6pm. DENTAL ASSISTANT WANTED for friendly office. 2 BEDROOM COTTAGE Monday thru Thursday, experi­ with lake access, gas heat, small ence necessary. Send Resume to but cozy, ycu- round, price $375 Ad Box #104, C/O The Remin­ per month, security deposit der, P.O. Box 188, Hastings, Mi. required, references needed, 1 year lease, on Crooked Lake, no 49058.____________________ pets. 623-2206 call after 6pm. HOME MANAGER 6 bed home for persons with dcvclope- MODERN 2 BEDROOM mental disabilities opening in apartment Wall Lake, Delton. Hastings. Submit resume by Phone weekends, 623-8218. Dec. 16 to Reach Alternative, Community Notices 5555 Bauman Rd., Battle creek, 49017 atln Marcha Gam. CRAFT SHOW IN MIDDLE­ VILLE on December 14th. At Thank You Mid-Villa Inn, on M37, just north of Middleville. Go in the CARD OF THANKS back entrance below bakery 1 would like to thank the deck. 9am-4pm, admission free. emergency and the l.C.U. and staff and for my husband for taking me there. To Dr. Brown WORK OVERSEAS and Staff, and to all Nurses on Major U.S Companies inter­ viewing now for TAX-FREE, the 3rd floor for their special High Income positions. Con­ care, while in the hospital. To struction Supervisors. Estima­ relatives and friends, neighbors tors. Piping Designers. for the visits and to those who Petro-Chemical, Marine Oper.. sent cards, and also for their Industrial / Electrical Engi­ prayers. Your kindness will neers, Electronics Techni­ cians. Helicopter / Aircraft always be remembered. May Meeh., Avionics Technicians. God Bless you all. Computer Programmers. Sec­ Mrs. Lloyd (Alma) Goodenough urity Officers. Ex-military and THE FAMILY OF PETER N. LLOYD JR. Would like to thank all the friends and neighbors for their kindness during our time of sorrow. The food and kind words were heart felt Thank you all. The Lloyd Family more. Worldwide locations. Paid Travel & Full Benefit Packages. 3-5 years experi­ ence req. Serious applicants Call: (813)886-4110 Or send resume to: The Placement Center Sults 201 Tampa, FL 33614 Business Services JUNK/TRASH REMOVAL 763-3321.__________________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Cal! 945-9888. (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Services) BANQUET HALL Beautiful Lakeside setting for wedding receptions, reunions, meetings, picnics ALL NEW TABLES SEPARATE OPEN PAVILION FOR PICNICS LOWER INTEREST RATES = Lower monthly payments. Cash back on equity. Refi­ nance or purchase a home. Free consulatton. No obllgption. 345-8989 or 1-800-7*4-5517. CANARIES-GUARANTEED singers $45, Rcdfactor $55, Handmade sweat shirts, Visa/ Master Card 765-3154. Thrill Your Child with a letter from Santa! Visit our Santa Post Office and select an enchanting FREE let­ ter that will bring the wonder of Santa Claus to that special child. We will have it post­ marked from Santa Claus, Indiana. It's our way of saying Merry Christmas. JCPenney Downtown Hastings “Offering New Therapies Not Available at Other Area Clinics' '“'fityonquin Lafe Lojfy VAULTED CEILINGS FIELDSTONE FIREPLACE REASONABLE RATES bedrooms, full bsmL, big garage, dishwasher, close to schools. Call any time for recorded message 246-8191. Open Sunday, 2pm to 5pm. Tom Wilkinson-Builder 891-8294. NASHVILLE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER Accident injures three motorists CARLTON TWP. - Three motorists were seriously hurl Friday in a two-car accident on M-43 near Kaiser Road. Driver Dawn E. Thomas, 25. of Lake Odessa, and her passenger, Michelle Guy, 18, of Shelbyville, were treated al Pennock Hospital after the ” 30 a.m, accident. The second driver, 40-year-old Elizabeth M. Berg, of 1395 Bridle Path. Hastings, also was treated at Pennock. Michigan Stale Police said Thomas was southbound on M-43 when she lost control of her car on the icy roadway. Her vehicle spun sideways and crossed the center line to collide with Berg s northbound truck. Troopers said the impact activated an airbag in Thomas' car All three were wearing seal­ belts. Thomas received a citation for driving left of center. Real I Stale BRAND NEW Under $70,000! *KX)7Main in Middleville.Three Dr. Michael Callton Back Pain • Neck Pain • Headaches • I eg & Ann Pain* NumbiWM Ji • Work Inlune* • Auto Injunes • Sport* Injunes • Farm Injuiws NEW PATIENT SPECIAL wExamination, X-Rays, and Treatment............................ dL O J । '' 945-4696 I • BRING COUPON TO REDEEM OFFER • OFFER EXPIRES 1ZW | For Reservations call... 2403 Old Iroquois Trail. Hastings. Ml ( $^EOO*< 127 S. Main St.. Nashville Ph. 852-2070 �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. 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EXTRA STRENGTH TABLETS $*|99 Prices Good Through The Weekend While Quantities Last. Quantities Limited On Some Items. No Sales To Dealers. 4 WAY Soz NASAL SPRAY MENTHOL EUCALYPTUS COUGH DROPS REGULAR OR CHERRY 59$ 735 WEST STATE STREET, HASTINGS �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 12, 1991 — page 15 The Central Auditorium Renovation Committee thanks the persons and companies whose names are listed below for their donations to the Auditorium Renovation Project. Because of their generosity, the project is nearing completion and the Auditorium is once again a beautiful school and community center. Dr. V. Harry Adrounie Loretta E. Aldrich Nelson R. Allen Juanita & Arthur Allerding Gerald & Sarah (Cook) Anders Colleen S. Anderson Jean Anderson Judy Anderson David Arnold Jane Arnold Janice Kelley Atanay James & Mary Atkinson A/K Electric Service Jacquelyn D. Bachman Charlotte B. Bacon Norris Bacon Norris & L. Maxine Bacon Helen Barber John Barnett Jan Jacobs Youngs Barnfield Barry Broadcasting Co. Barry County Historical Society Barry County Lumber Co. Larry & Earlene Baum Mrs. Homer Baum Evelyn Beadle Mr. & Mrs. Homer Becker Richard & Kathleen Beduhn Janet Slocum Begg Victor Belsito Ruth E. Belson Bob A Nancy Benham Maxine M. (Brandt) Benson Jean Beyer Mrs. Dale (Hawblitz) Bishop Laverne Bivens Larry k Lorrie Blair Bard Bloom Scott Bloom Elvira Blough Robert Blough Bob's Gun & Tackle Shop, Inc. Beverly (Jones) Bogner Bosley Pharmacy H.F. Bottcher Garry k Melody Bowman Linda Bowne Frayne (Gross) Bozarth Mrs. Louise M. Braden Nancy Bradley Neil k Joan Braendle Clayton k Martha Brandstetter Ruby Webb Bridges Elaine A. (Beckwith) Brooks-1950 Evelyn L Brower Maxine M. Brower .. Richard E. k Jean M.B. McAllis Brower Mary Brown Roger R. Brown Wayne & Linda Brown Gloria Buchanan Harold P. Buerge Maxine (Reynolds) Bundy-1950 Jean k Harry Burke Paul k Helen Burkey Joe Burkholder Don & Nancy Button William k Carolyn Byrne Charles R. Caldwell, D.D.S. Capital City International Trucks, Inc. Dale k Marjorie Cappon Doris Cappon Mr. k Mrs. Roy P. Carlson Ardea Carr Dave k Jo Carr Eldon k Pat Cassell Douglas k Joyce Castleman Central School Fourth Graders Central School P.T.O. Central School Staff Central School Students Michael Reid Chase Gass of 1940 Class of 1961 Mrs. Marquita (Marshall) Cements David k Margaret Coleman Jacquelin A. Coleman James Coleman Family Wanda B. Colston Ronald k Louise Conklin Bonnie Converse Marsh k Margret Cook Angelle, Nicole, Lisa k Margo Cooklin Earl k Joyce Cooklin Douglas G. k Dorotha E. Cooper Mr. k Mrs. Joe Cooper Richard k Shirley Cotant Mr. k Mrs. William J. Cotant Thomas Cote Family Richard J. Cotter Bob k Cindy Cove Mr. k Mrs. Gordon Cove Doris J. (Smith) Covey Martin J. Cronk Craig Cumbow Linden k Gloria Brockway Cunningham Clarence k Ruby Curtiss Lawrence E. Curtiss Bill k Lynn Damson Dorr Darby Duane Day Janet/Wendell Day John K. De Broux The Family of George C. Dean Douglas k Margaret DeCamp Della s Dance Classes 1991 Dr. k Mrs. J.G. DenHartog Marleah Dennison Paul T. k Linda M. DeWitt ’ Marge & Bill Dibble Philip k Rose Marie Dillingham Mike Din.ond Norman Donnini Tom Drumm Margery R. Dryer Gordon k Maureen Dudley... . Bereniece R. Dunn Cande D. Eagle Lorren Edger Hugh C. Edmonds-1950 Marjorie T. Eggleston Robert k Carol Engerson Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Englehart Catherine Shaver Emster Charles W. Erway George W. Etter Executone of Western Michigan, Inc. John & Joan Fehsenfeld Falpausch Company Mrs. Earl Fender Howard J. Ferris Dr. & Mrs. Wayne Finkbeiner Lois (Kenyon) Finkbeiner Jean Finnic Roy W. Finstrom Donald B. Fisher James & Sarah Fisher Flexfab Inc. Michael J. Flohr Richard k JoAnn Fluke Janet Foley Merilyn Zuttermeister Foster Richard Foster Richard k Merilyn Foster Jon Fox Albert C. k Sharon Francik Edward k Gloria Freeland Edward k Jean Freeland-1950 Elisabeth R. French Norman L. Frey Aline Frisby Howard k Dorothy frost,,.. Bradley Fuhr Gordon k Willo Fuhr Bob Furrow Family Luana Furrow Marcia M. Gahan Mrs. Helen Ganguillet Mr. k Mrs. Wm. Garrison Stacey Garrison John. E. k Alice M. Gergen Dawne Gibson Marjorie R. Gibson Ralph k Virginia Gies Glenn Gilbert Girrbach Funeral Home Mr. k Mrs. Duane Glasgow Robert k Reva E. Godfrey Daniel R. k Dorothy H. Gole • David S. k Florence Goodyear May Granata ‘ Jack Green Mauri Greenfield Florence Tyden Groos Mr. k Mrs. Richard T. Groos Thomas T. Groos Mary Elis Gurd David J. Gury Cynthia Gutchess Donna Gutchess Gene Haas Glenn E. Hahn Beatrice k Darrel Hall Beverly (Annableh Hall Dolores Hall Dan Hamilton Russel k Jean Hammond Richard k Ardith Hart Charles O. k Mary Lou Harthy Hastings City Bank Hastings Education Association Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation Hastings High School Class of 1945 Hastings Kiwanis Club Hastings Lions Club, Inc. Hastings Medical Group, P.C. Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. Hastings Orthopedic Clinic Hastings Rotary Club Hastings Savings k Loan, FA Fred Hauser Elenor Haven Diane Hawkins Mr. & Mrs. Martin Haywood Adelbert k Charlotte Health William k Mary Hecker-1950 Larry & Mary Hensley Mike k Deb Heuss Nancy Higbie Mr.* Mrs. Robert Hdson Hi-Nooners Frank D. k Walter B. Hobbs Carl Hoffman-*66 Jack Hoke Dennis Hollenbeck Betty Homing ’ . ’ ' Phillip Homing Stewart L. Howes Sandy Huber Joe * Anne Hubert-1950 Mrs. Dolores M. HummeU - Mrs. Ruth M. Huntley Lena L. Hutchins Sarah Hutt Lynwood k Beth Hynes Gordon & Jean Ironside Marjorie L. Isenhath Garrett N. Isham Melvin F. Jacobs Duane Jarman Andrew F. Johnson i Donald W. k Caroline Johnson Eldyne Knapp Johnson Hazel M. Johnson Margaret Johnson Diana Johncton Kensinger k Alice Jones Roger Jones Jean (Kenyon) Jowett M. C. Kahler Bill Karpinski Marian Burkey Karrar Lisa Kelley . Sarah Kelley • Kellogg Community College Ron k Tana Kelly Jack L. Kennedv Laurel J. (Godfrey) Kennedy Ken k Carol Kensington Kent Oil Company Mr. k Mrs. Tim KiHinger Shannon L. KiHinger Ethel Kilmer Jack k Lavinia C. Kinemans Frances King * Helene .Banghart King Mr. k Mrs Larry Kctfhstadt Sr. Barbara Johncock Kuempel Shirley LaDere Joseph k Patricia Lajoye \ Keith E. Lancaster - \ Ken Lancaster The Family of Allen k Liz Lancaster Ron k Cheryl Larabee Daryl k Sue Larke Larry k Mary Alice Larkin Larry R. Poll Realty, Inc. The Family of Tim k Cindy Larsen Gladys Hildebrandt Law Judy Lenz Phyllis A. Leonhardt Clark k Joyce Levengood Duane W. Lewis Harold A. Lewis Mr. k Mrs. James Lewis Linda k John Lincolnhol Mrs. Mason Litts ’John L. Lockwood .... Leslie k Claire Lockwbod Dr. fc Mrs. W.G. Logan J . L, Lubienitcki > Norman Lubieniecki Helen Thompson Magoon Susan Rose, Carol Rose-Mant Mansfield Fred k Patricia Markle Evelyn Thomas Mason Sieglinde Mason Thomas O. Maurer • Sally M. k Steven L. Matzola-1950 Max L. McCarty Charlotte I. (Wilcox) McCarty Mr. k Mrs. Dean McConnell Dr. k Mrs. Lynn T. McConnell Marti k Todd McConnell Richard k Marcia McGee-1950 Richard M. McGuire Edward M. k Sue A. McKeough John McLean Family Earl k Virginia McMullin Agnes McPharlin John C. k Janet McWebb-1950 Jeanne Meisenbach James Metzger William k Harriet Meyer Kenneth & Ruth Miller Ron k Jan Miller Sandra K. Miller Ula M. (Mrs. Don) Miller Joyce (Anderson) Mills Mr. k Mrs. Peter Mogg Herbert k Eileen Moyer Leon k Ruth Mudge James k Margorie Mulder Harold k Blanche Munjoy-1950 - - Patricia L. Murphy Mary Nahikian '':^National ane ’Bank of Hastings Robert k Norma Nelson Juba Durkee Neubaum Tim Newsted t' . Lyle O. k Phyllis E. Newton .. Robert k Nelda Newton Lob* Linda Nida Northeastern P.T.O. Roland * Marilyn Oaster Roland k Marilyn Oaster-1950 Louise G. Odrzywolska Kathleen Oliver Mark J. Olmsted Phyllis A. Olmsted Bernie k Sue Oom Albert k Eloise Orsbom Palmer Osborn Mr. k Mrs. Robert C. Oster Beverly (Dryer) Ottosen K. E. Ottosen Ralph k Sharon M. Owings Nadine O'Brien Dennis & Kim O'Mara Mary Lou Smith O’Meara Hortense R. Mead Palmer Mr. k Mrs. John Panfil Wilma M. Pavlich Jeanne Helm Payne Mary E. Payne Meryl k Crystal Peake JC Penney Co., Inc. Gilbert k Madelyn Percy Mark N. Perkins Norman & Agnes Taffee Perkins Joan Slocum Perry-1950 Larry k Rhonda (Shapley) Perry Lynda Jo Perry Lynn E. Perry L J. Perry Susan Kahler Phillips Jean Picking Robert Picking Mr. k Mrs. Robert L. Pierce Glendon k Mildred Pierson Pleasantuiew Elemeptary.School.PTA Mitchell J' Poft ' » Allen k Marjorie Prentice Pro Line Co. Patrick Purgiel Robert William Ransom Jay Phillip Rau Realty World Hause Don k Dorothy Reid Steven k Joyce ReTd William k Audrey Renner Renner Ford, Inc. Brian Reynolds River Bend Golf Course Gary Rizor Rick Rizor Jack Roach Kenneth k Cynthia Robbe Georgia Robinson Steven J. Robinson Ray A. k Mary K. Rose Daniel Royer Preston D. Runyan Jack k Rosemary Sagen Betty L. Sanders Judy Schaefer Sherry J. Schaefer Mr. k Mrs. Karl Schantz Al k Marilyn Scheck James k Jackie Schnackenberg Barbara Schneider Cart k Loretta Schoessel Mr. k Mrs. C. Arthur Schoessel Scott Schoessel Susan Schoessel Tim, Tina. Tara Schoessel Rhyner Scholma Barbara B. Schondelmayer Sandy k Barbara Schondelmayer Geneva Schovan Helen G. Schram Howard k Laura Schroder Kenneth k Meitz, Carolyn Schroeder Mr. k Mrs. Scott Joan Dee Setteducato-1950 Sandra Wallace Sharp Richard Shaw Gordon k Jeralee Sheldon Robert W. Sherwood Fred k Hazel Shipp Ralph A. Shirkey Paul E. k Rosellen E. Siegel Elton k Connie Signs Jeff k Nancy Simpson Edward E. Slocum Jack D. k Margie E. Slocum Juanita A. Slocum Margie Slocum-1950 Agnes Smith Don k Pam Smith Jack k Beverly Smith Marvin k Linda k Ben k Sharon Smith Mrs. Homer (Mildred) Smith Mr. & Mrs. Harold I. Smith Mildred Soderquist The Family of Jack Sorby Mr. k Mrs. Donald Sothard Helen Adams Sowers Kenneth k Evelyn Sprague-1950 John Stamm Robert Stanley Majesty Starks Stanley A. Stauffer Arthur & Beulah (Bush) Stauffer Jo Stebbins Mr. k Mrs. Thomas F. Stebbins Arthur Steeby Jrdy Stockham Larry k Kay Stolsonburg Deborah Storms Dennis R. Storrs Andrea M. Storrs Douglas B. Storrs Glenn C. Storrs Jacqueline J. Storrs Jeff Storrs Mr. & Mrs. David G. Storrs Steven Storrs Vienna St. Martin St. Rose School Parents Club John R. Surratt Emma B. Swadling Douglas & Ingartha Swank Sandra Tack John Taffee James Thomas Peter k Ann Thomas Lyndsey k Stacey Thompson Thomapple Arts Council of Barry Co. Thomapple Development Myrtle Tift Robert k Hazelmae Tipton Gertrude Tobias James R. Toburen Dorothy Perkins Tomlinson Marcelle Marshall Tooke David H. Tripp F. Cleone Trumbull Helen G. Tucker Tyden Seal Co. Elizabeth Underwood David, Donald. Loran & Lee Vahlsing Katie Clarey Valenti Janet Van Geison Robert k Alice VanderVeen David k Linnea Vender Viking Corporation Eleanor Vonk Charles k Melinda VonReis Walker k Fluke Victor (Hugo) Walton Tom k Jan Warner Chris Warren Hal k Ruth Wattles Jim k Diane Weatherhead Jane Webb Gary k Karen Welcher White's Photography Elsie Palmer Whitten George k Laura Wibalda Shirley Wietnik Cranston Wilcox Dorothy (Field) Wilcox Steve k Toni Wildem Martha, Jack, Wayne, Shannon Willbur Betty J. Williams Timothy M. Williams Ken Witker, Sr. Dorothy (Coldren) Wood Patricia L. Woods Wren Funeral Home Keith Yerty Buzz k Gladys Youngs Mary Youngs Fred R. Ziegler Ray Ziegler Carole k Terry Zylman CONTRIBUTOR FORM • CENTRAL AUDITORIUM RENOVATION 1991 There still is time to make a contribution to the Central Auditorium Renovation Project...as a Christmas gift in honor of that special person, in observance of a birthday or anniversary, or in memory of a loved one. Please use the form at right to make the donation. GOLD $1,000 A Above NAME $--------------------- ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE. PHONE, PLAQUE DESIGNATION: Name Only In Memory of________ In Honor of__________ The Family of________ PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: CENTRAL AUDITORIUM RENOVATION PROJECT 232 WEST GRAND. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 BLUE $500-999 $--------------------SAXON $100-499 $______________ SPONSOR $10-99 $--------------------, (Note- All contributions are tax deductible.) �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 12, 1991 Woodland News by Catherine Lucas Digital camera brings new technology to Middle School through HEEF funding Enhancing educational opportunities for students is what the Hastings Education En­ richment Foundation is all about. HEEF this week launched its 1991-92 fund-raising campaign, which provides op­ portunities for business, industry and indi­ viduals to help provide educational pro­ grams, not available through existing funds, and scholarships to students in the Hastings Area School System. One of the major grants awarded by HF.F.F this year was the purchase of a digital cam­ era and converter box to allow Hastings Middle Schoo! students to gain experience with equipment that is on the cutting edge of technology. A digital camera uses a computer disk rather than film and the disk needs no pro­ cessing to produce photographs. The disk, which has a capacity of 50 pictures, is sim­ ply taken from the camera and put into the computer and the photograph immediately appears on the computer screen and can be reproduced on paper. Digital photos offer many advantages over conventional photographs. Digital photos can be re-sized in seconds. They can be cut and pasted into many documents and can be altered with graphics software. Creative forms of digital photos include halftone, dither, random and thick and thin horizontal and vertical effects. Journalism students at the Middle School will have the first opportunity to use the digital camera. "We were thrilled when we got the grant," said journalism teacher Marge Mathias, who is advisor for the school's newspaper. Teacher Jack Bender, who is serving as vol­ unteer technical advisor, is equally excited about the new equipment. Other groups of students and teachers in the school will also have the chance to use the digital camera. At least four middle school programs will use the equipment, in­ cluding the yearbook staff, the computer science department, the English Department and possibly others. Journalism students will be trained this week in the use of the digital camera and Mathias is hopeful that the school paper, The Saxon Times, will be published next week with its first photographs. "They (students) are excited," she said. Previously, the student paper, published two or three times each semester, had been lim- The Woodland Gospel Singers entertained at the dinner the Woodland Eagles held for Lakewood area senior citizens last Saturday. They are Arlan Helse, Ken Geiger, Cory Furbish, Bob Lowell, Bernie Weeks and Roger Buxton. The Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation has kicked-ott its annual fund­ raising campaign and one of the first contributors is Flexfab, Inc. Representing the company, Flexfab Vice President James Toburen (second from left) presents a check to HEEF Vice President Chris Fluke. They are shown at Hastings Middle School where they had an opportunity to see HEEF funding at work: a digital camera and converter box. Student Lyndsey Watt holds the new camera and a picture taken with it can be seen on the computer screen. With her are Marge Mathias, journalism teacher, and teacher Jack Bender (left), who has volunteered his technical expertise. ited to illustrations such as art renderings and a few images reproduced from a video camera. The digital camera will be used to pro­ mote the use of technology and visual arts in written communication, and the use of graphics and desk-top publishing software by faculty and students, according to the ap­ plication request for HEEF funding. The Canon Xapshot digital camera and converter box, which cost S698, will im­ prove the ease of assembly of student docu­ ments, increase the professional look of stu­ dent work and provide a creative avenue for students involved in written and visual communication besides providing high-level thinking skill opportunities in the area of desk-top publishing, according to several middle school staff members. All middle school students will benefit from the equipment through contact with the published materials, they said. HEEFs campaign theme this year is cen­ tered around the message that a contribution to HEEF is a gift for a lifetime because of the countless benefits students receive through enhanced programs. A goal has been set to raise S7.000 for HEEF and contributions are tax-deductible. Anyone interested in making a donation may contact Randy Teegardin, HEEFs treasurer, at Hastings City Bank; or Hastings Schools Superintendent Carl Schoessel. 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Toddletime* brightly colored acrylic fleece jog sets for boys and girls. Available in four body styles. Sizes 2T-4T and infants. 25% OFF ALL BOYS AND GIRLS SOCKS AND UNDEWEAR Meyers; Di.mis, Kathy, Sarah and Adam Smith; Ken and Julie Slate and Dale and Nan­ cy Cunningnam were guests at this party, which included painting Christmas tree ornaments. The third Home Christinas Party, spon­ sored by Lakewood United Methodist Church, was held by Tom and Jo Raines. This party included reading stories from the Bible and finger foods. Several “get acquainted" games were played to help the guests get to know each other. Guests at the Raines' home were Muriel Pierce and granddaughter, Shalonda; Dick and Joyce Waite; Loren and Lisa Mazurek; Mike and Shelisa Cuszak; Scon and Gayle Waldorf and Steve and Amy Raines Meeuwenberg. Marvin Kantner brought Ella home late in November from Rochester, Minn., where they had spent three weeks. They went for Ella to have some tests and studies made at Mayo Clinic, and stayed when she had surgery. She is now feeling much better than she has for many months and is now able to eat a larger variety of foods and to eat more. Woodland Food Co-op is now stocked with lots of supplies for Christmas cooking and baking and open to the public Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoon from noon to 6 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. ---- .-.u..-;.. w The High School Youth group at Lakewood United Methodist is planning to hold a living nativity scene facing the parking lot again this* year. The scene will be in place on two Sun­ day evenings, Dec. 15, and 22, from 7 to 8 p.m. and Christmas Eve while the church holds the annual “walk-in” communion service. The church choir will present a contain Sun­ day, Dec. 15, at the 9:30 a.m. service, and the children’s Christmas program, "The Wonderful Birth of Jesus,” will be given at the evening service at 7. The living nativity will be in place all during this service. Finger food will be served in the church fellowship hall following the service and the nativity Woodland Township Library has several new books, including "Thurber On Crime." a collection of James Thurber winnings and drawings; “A Dangerous Mourning” by Ann Perry; "Christmas Stalkings,” a group of short mysteries set around Christmas, col­ lected by Charlotte MacLeod: “When You Look Like Your Passport Photo, It’s Time to Go Home." By Erma Bombeck; "The Love Child.’’ by Catherine Cookson; and “No Greater Love,” the newest best seller by Danielle Steele. Also, one new history book by Robrt K. Massie has been purchased. "The Dread­ nought" outlines the rivalry between England and Germany in building “Dreadnought” class battleships before World War 11, which Massie believes led directly to that war. He was also the writer of the prize winning "Nicholas and Alexandria," the biography of the last Czar of Russia and his wife. Library hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 6 p.m. and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday. Zion Lutheran Church will hold a Christmas Eve Candlelight service at 7 p.m. and a communion worship at 11 p.m. Ford and Orpha Enz will celebrate their 57th wedding anniversary Thursday, Dec. 12. The ladies of Kilpatrick Church held their bi-monthly birthday party at a restaurant in Lake Odessa last week. Hildred Chase, whose birthday was Dec. 2, the day of the party, and Evelyn Goodrich, whose birthday is also in December, were the honored guests. Those who attended the luncheon were Sheila Carter, Nancy Carter. Bonnie Norton. Olibe Soules, Lilian Vandecar and Trudy Dickenson. Carter brought a birthday cake. 33% OFF ALL GLOVES, HATS AND MITTENS "Now" prices represent savings on regular prices. Gift the gift of... 25% OFF ALL HEAVYWEIGHT FLANNEL SHIRTS LOCAL NEWS 25% OFF ALL MEN’S SLIPPERS, GLOVES, HEADWARE SPECIAL HOLIDAY HOURS Monday-Friday 9 a-m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. tc 5:30 p.m. Sunday 15th • 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Woodland Eagles held their 15th Christmas party for Lakewood area senior citizens. This is the 12th year Kay Leonard and Dolores Kennedy have been co-chairpersons of the four annual senior citizens parties held each year by the organization in their building on Main Street in Woodland. They fed 70 guests and 16 workers roast beef, mashed potatoes, squash, salad and drinks. The senior citizens themselves choose to provide dessert for the Christmas party each year, and this year, as always, the dessert table was covered with fancy cookies, cakes, gelatins, candies and nuts. The Eagles gave each senior citizen guest a package of fruit and candy and a hand-made needle point purse or pocket carrier for a plastic bag to use as a doggie bag. It is also a tradition that the Woodland Gospel Singers entertain at this Eagles Christmas party. The well-known group began their program with an instrumental before they started singing. Roger Buxton wore a bright red jacket and Ken Geiger’s jacket was bright green, so the group looked appropriate for a Christmas con­ cert. Roger Buxton was hidden behind the Christmas tree with his keyboard instrument, but there were a few glimpses of him arrayed in seasonal colors from part of the room. The Eagles also give an Easter, Mother's Day and Thanksgiving party for the senior citizens of Woodland, Lake Odessa and Sun­ field each year. Orpha Enz will have surgery on her right hand at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids this week. Frank and Wilma Townsend took Josephine Wise Laycock to Pennock Hospital Friday morning for surgery. She is doing well and will be released sometime late this week. It has not been decided if she will go directly back home where she lives alone on a road that is sometimes impassible in the winter. Lakewood United Methodist Women held a progressive dinner last week. The 37 ladies who attended started with a salad course at the home of Karen Brodbeck. then moved to Kay Klein's home on Musgrove Road for the en­ tree and ended the evening at Sherry Stalter’s where they had dessert and a program about ’•Joy.’* planned by Peg Armbruster. The ladies sang carols at the end of the program. The weather was cold and it was snowing, so 10 of the ladies w ho had made reservations for the party did not attend. Three home Christmas parties were by members of Lakewood United Methodist Church Saturday evening. One party was at the Dingerson home on Woodland road, south of Woodland. Ron, Julie, and Abby served dinner of meatballs, cheese potatoes and salads to Ford and Orpha Enz, Bob and Kitty Forsyth and Chad, Carl and Elnora Pierce and Cathy Lucas. After dinner, the group enjoyed dessert of ice cream and cookies in the living room. Carl Pierce read the Christmas story from Luke and Elnora Pierce played the piano for the group to sing carols. Then each person told about a Christmas tradition in their family. Both Orpha Enz and Cathy Lucas described what their parents had considered a “Ger­ man'' Christmas, and they were totally dif­ ferent. Orpha’s family opened gifts at breakfast and the tradition coming from Cathy's ancestors was that gifts were opened Christmas eve, as they are in the “Nut­ cracker” ballet. During the evening, Julie demonstrated spinning yam with wool from their own sheep after guests noticed her spinning wheel and asked how it worked. A second home Christmas Party was held at the home of Eldon and Doris Flessner the same evening. Vem. Barbara and Allen JCPenney DOWNTOWN HASTINGS Give a subscription to The Hastings Banner Your Hometown Newspaper — Call 948-8051 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 12, 1991 — Page 13 Lake Odessa News. B) Elaine Garlock Lakewood Conununit) Education ha. mail­ ed to its entire area a flyer announcing a Futures Conference for Thursday. Dec. 12. for any interested citizens. The featured speakers will be Dr. William DeJong; Dr. William Pierce; Brian Michmerhuizen of Meijers Inc . and attorney James Banks, co­ chair of the Lakewood Steering Committee, who will give the welcome at one o'clock. Co-chair Jan Geiger will welcome those who attend the evening session at seven, following registration and refreshments 15 minutes earlier. Jeff Booi of the Lakewood Board of Education will bring the wrapup at the end of the afternoon and evening sessions. There will be small group work sessions during each session. Dr. A. D. VanZyl has returned home from orthopedic surgery at Butterworth Hospital. The annual Holiday Depot Dance will be held Saturday night. Dec. 14. at the Lake Odessa Community Center, sponsored by the Depot Committee of the local Historical Society. Funds generated from the two dances each year provide revenue for continued work on the depot interior. The newest step is for lumber milled at Fow ler for door and window casings. They will be cut to duplicate the original casings, using new knives produced for this project. Dance tickets are available from Pickens or Chorley. Members of Friends of the Library met Dec. 10 to prepare the new issue of the newsletter for mailing to more than 225 members and friends and volunteers. Addi­ tional copies are available at the library. The Page Building, with its long tables, was used for this project. The annual meeting of the Friends will be on Tuesday. Jan. 7. at the library, at which time three directors will be elected. Any member is eligible for election. New members are welcome. Ionia County Extension services, along with Barry and Eaton services, have begun publicity for Central Michigan Family Ag Day Saturday. Jan. 18, at Lakewood High School. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Gail Imig, director of the Cooperative Extension Service at MSU. There will be commercial exhibits, family activities (can you identify this weal?), nine classes at three time slots. RECYC LI NG...continued from page 1 lunch and an address by Dr. Imig. Al the Felpausch Holiday Tournament at MSU’s Breslin Center. Lake Odessa's Melissa O'Mara, a 6’2" player on Western Michigan's team, scored 14 points in the game against Loyola Marymount. Western played both Friday and Saturday evenings. Roger Elenbaas. who has been hospitalized for weeks following brain surgery, has been moved to Mary Free Bed Hospital in Grand Rapids. Marvin and Ruth Shanks are grandparents of Kyle William, born Dec. 5 to Ken and Con­ nie Shanks of Washington Boulevard. Kyle weighed 9 lb. 8 Vi oz. He has a sister. Corey. Mrs. John Hemming Sr. of Delton spent Sunday with Dr. and Mrs. John Hemming and three daughters. John McDowell of Berlin Township under­ went surgery at St. Joseph Hospital Monday. contention that only private enterprise should handle such a recycling program. "Private enterprise is committed to making profit," he said. "But time after time, recycling has not proven to be profitable." Adrounie said that Neil and Hastings Sanitary Service have proven to be community-minded and have graciously offered to be a pan of the proposed curbside program, but the costs will continue to rise. "We've attacked the wrong end of the horse," he said. "More people are recycling, so it's stacking up on us. "We have to go out and find markets," he added. Adrounie predicted that in the future there will be regional recycling centers rather than local ones. ESTATE SALE TODAY EState Of: SADIE VEDDER TERMS: CASH - Nothing removed until settled for American Red Cross Please Give Blood. 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"Twenty-five dollars (surcharge per household annually) would not even begin to touch an operation," he added. r-s Estates by us JILL TURNER 948-9644 ' SHARON HABEGGER 948-9644 Reception following the Concert with an opportunity to meet the performers. . GET YOUR COPIES Hastings Banner at any of these area locations... In Hastings — In Middleville— Gun Lake— Bosley Pharmacy C & B Discount Admiral Ship Store Cappon Oil Dog ’n Suds City Food and Beverage Country Pantry D.J. Electric Eberhard’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Jacobs Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R & J’s Riverview Grocery Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery C.J. Take Out Doug’s Market Todd’s Grocery Hook's Drugs Kloosterman’s Coop Crystal Quick Stop Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Sinke’s Service Joe’s Grocery Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart In Lake Odessa — Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market Felpausch In Dowling— Dowling Comer Store In Nashville — South End K & M Meats Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl’s Market Thomapple Lk. Gen. Store In Freeport— L& J’s Our Village General Store In Delton — Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Others — Vermontville Grocery Vermontville Banfield General Store Quick Stop Food, Battle Creek Country Store - Bellevue Woodland Centre - Woodland �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 12, 1991 Hastings Christmas Parade draws 50 entries The Hastings High School band provided the sounds of the season during the Hastings Christmas Parade Saturday. Miller Real Estate’s Best Overall Prize winning entry depicts a scene from Charles Dickens’ a Christmas Carol, banta Paws from the Barry County Animal Shelter made an appearance in the parade. . The Church of the Nazarene won the Mayor’s Choice Award, for most creative use of theme. The theme of this year’s Parade was "The Reason for the Season." A few small patches of snow and ice were all that remained of the nearly one foot of snow that fell last week. But unseasonably warm temperatures did nothing to dampen the holiday spirit of those who lined the streets of downtown Hastings Saturday to watch the Hastings Christmas Parade. There were about 50 entries in this year's event, including floats, vehicles, community organizations and marching bands. Prizes were awarded to floats created by various organizations for their interpretation of this year's theme, "The Reason for the Season." Miller Real Estate once again won Best Overall award for its float depicting a scene from Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." The Santa's Choice Award for best use of children's theme went to the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Sainis. Its float showed an angel, shepherd and Santa Claus kneeling before the manager. The Judges' Choice Award for the most creative use of lighting and machinery went to Woodbridge Trim, Tone and Tan for its float showing Mrs. Claus reading a story about the true meaning of Christmas to the elves. The Gifts of Christmas, Love, Joy, Peace and more, neatly wrapped for holiday, giving won the Church of the Nazarene the Mayor's Choice Award for best use of theme. And, as always, Santa Claus arrived in town at the end of the parade to usher in the holiday season officially. Hastings Middle School honor roll told First Marking Period ending Nov. 1,1991 8th Grade High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 - ’Stacy Larke. •Chris Norris. ’Aaron Schantz. ’Lisa Reynolds. •Nicole Karmes.'Matt Styf, Kcrith Sherwood. Christy LaJoye. Katy Barch. Shasta Homing, Julie Vos, Russ Solmcs. Kathryn Brandt. Robert Redbum, Katie Met­ zger, Erica Tracy, Eleanore Schroeder, Robin Acker, Aaron Baker, Damian DeGoa, Debbie Griffin, Josh Hill, Andy Hubbard. Sharyn Kauffman. Tammi Kelly, Carrie Varney, Sarah McKinney, Wendi Wilson. Tom Moore Jr., Craig Bowen, Joyelle Endres, Chad Greenfield, Rich Haire, Camie Park, Jennifer Welcher, Kelly Betlgraph. Matt Birman. Jaime Brookmeyer, Sara Casarez, Meredith Cole, Nicole Haskin, Melinda Kelly, Dean Williams, Jeremy Shade, Roy Miller, Brad Miller, Mike Stormes, Laura Naylor, Aman­ da Lcvengood, Matt MacKenzie, Derek Velte. Allyssa Dixon. Christina Gutheridge. Honors 3.10 to 3.49 - Jami Scobey, Christa Wetzel. Sarah McKelvey, Angela Lyons. Stacy Strouse. Travis Moore, Jenny Dukes. Carrie Gasper. David Henney, Jordan Karas, Betsie Keeler. Josh Robinson. Eli Zimmer­ man. Leslie Merriman, Samantha Throop. Paul Koutz, Angela Sarver. Rcnae Gutchess, Nora Hoogewind, Kelly Hull. Seth Hutchins. Colleen Loftus, Chris Miller, Jason Rose, Steven Ramsey. Teddy Griffith. Roxanne Rooney, Staci Simpson. Jeremai Cook, Heather Hamilton. Fred Jiles. Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 - Lori Maiville, Corey Sceber, Jon Olmsted, Susan Walton. Kim Sloan. Scott Preston. Elizabeth Slocum. Brian Seymour. Amber Snoeyink, Joe Mayo. Ronny Barnes. Erinn Bechlcr. Stephen Bolline, Jill Clement. Sarah Lepak, Dawn Hammond. Heidi Hankinson, Nicole James. Kelli Loftus. Heather Kendall. Casey Knoll. 7th Grade High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 - ’Teague O”Mara. ’Tamara Obreiter. ’Justin Waters. •Joe Sanders. ’Keri Schroeder. ’Melissa Craven. ’Elena Mellen. ’Andrea Dreyer. •Rebecca Mepham. ’Andy Ferris. ’Elizabeth Lincolnhol. ’Amanda Hawbaker. ’Janette Jennings. ’Abel Johnston. Darcy Welton. Jodi Songer. Suzanne Schmader. Becky Swiatek. Sarah Miles. Peter Lewis. Damon Gonzales.. Stacey Martin. Alex Voss. Malanec Tossava. Colleen Woods. Jill Con­ rad. Amy Doty. Leslie Me Alvey. Megan Pierce. Josh Durkee. Mike Krueger. Mandy Russell. Lyndsey Watt. Ryan Leslie. Emily Dipert. Martha Gibbons. Josh Hili. Lisa McKay. Andrea Jones. Eric Soya. Ed Youngs. Jason McCabe. Jay Bolthouse. Joe Lyons. Shannon Carpenter. Melissa Chaddcrdon. Kevin Cooney. Jordan Foreman. Jerrid Velte. Felicity White. Andy Vankoevering. Ron Uldriks. Mike Burghdoff. Jenny Newton. Ryan Schnackenberg. Teresa Swihart. Sossity Wolfe. Nick Thornton. Jen­ nifer Hayes. Christin Holcomb. Regina Shumway. Jeremy Radvansky. Jamie Mainstone. Brad Bailey. Dcvan Endres. Susan Fenstemakcr. Joyce Griffith. Ken Hammond. Meghann Murphy. Chad Howes. Rachel Nystrom. Kathryn Leary. Jon Kens­ ington. Beth Koetje. Honors 3.10 to 3.49 - Jason Windes. Nelson Bracndlc. Stella Elliott. Mike Ran­ some. Stacia Beard. Kristy Lambert. Sarah Chaffee. Jon Lawrence. Jason Fuller. Ben Furrow. Cassie Norton. Travis Williams. Samantha Wade. Katrina Waldron. Garn Townsend. Jennifer Schranz. Ken Allyn. Jason Deible. Heather Miller. Sarah Mepham. Danielle Krepps, Meghan Kaiser, Karin Karrar, Darnell Ramirez, Elizabeth Benedict. Kevin Morgan, Eric Greenfield, Rocky Wager. Olctta Smith. §tgcey Bruce. Scon Haire. Rachel Hough. Shannon Lundstnim, Kristal Yoder. Ryan Scharping, Jessica Solmcs, Casey Alexander, Jessica Alkema, Brian Berry, Elizabeth LaJoye, Liza Courtney, Erin Dudley, Marisa Norris, Jason Haight. Casey King, Mark, Ransome, Sara Walker, Jenae Crosthwaite, Randy Lake, Kevin Piper. Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 - Adam Smith. Heather Banning, Amy Boger. Darcie Bolo. Anna Miller. Ryan Castelein, Ken Cross. Brandy Cunningham. Kristen Norris, Erin Marsh. Bobbi Parker. Brian Hubert. Tara Hummell, Cassie Miller, Sarah Keller, Lee Miller. 6th Grade High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 - ’Kim Yoder. •Danielle Wildern. ’Sarah Bellgraph, •Megan Schirmer. ’Aleisha Miller. ’Eric McCarty. ’Emily Mead, ’Lindsey Pittelkow, •Anne Burghdoff. ’Carley Case, ’Lisa Cooklin, ’Lindsey Micel, ’Andy Courtright, •Doug Sarver, ’Mylea DeGoa. ’Randy Dell, ’Greg Marcusse. ’Melissa Mcaney, ’Jessica Olmsted. ’Adam Gee. ’Charissa Shaw. ’Traci Heffelbower. ’Ben James, ’Adam Taylor. ’Becky Keeler. ’Ryan Rude. ’Carly Weiden. Julie Anthony. Adam Bancroft. Jen­ nifer Lewis. Beau Barnum, Patrick Shade. Tye Casey. Jason Spohn. Stacey Duron. Joe Edger, Shawna Randall, Eddie Vandermolen, Rachel Young, Mark Arens, Michelle Bies, Melissa Moore. Andy Boucher, Josh Cappon, Chris Olmsted, Stephanie Elliott, Cynthia Hayes, Zak Holston. Angela Newsted, Ryan Willard. Sarah Roush. Rebecca Merriman. Mike Jarvis. Stephanie Jiles. Shannon Woodard, Matt Toburen, Angela Kenfield, Matt Moore. Heidi Banning. Jenny Ogden, Michelle Davis, Harry Dorcy. Andrea Eascy, Casey Anderson. David Koutz, Roxanne Bell, Mike S. Smith, Nichole Bivens. Elizabeth Bolline. Melissa Lancaster, Melony Thomp­ son. Karen DeMott. Ken Rose. Lesley Thorn­ ton, Cheryl Gibbons. Rachel Hammontree. Samantha Sanborn. Sarah Hayes. Simon Hill, Katy Strouse, Rendelle Yeo, Matt Barnum, Jim Bailey. Chris Stafford, Caleb Syswcrda. Jessica Price, Ericka Andrus. Tamara Sanders. Lyndsey Thompson, Amy Robbe. Seth Doe. Holly Goggins. Charles Mead. Amber Mikolajczyk. Honors 3.10 to 3.49 - Stacy Pratt. Jeremy Mallison. Greta Higgins. Orton Hobcrt. Nick Hostetler. Sarah Naylor. Jeff Storrs., Jamie Kirkendall, Josh Richie. Tyler Allcrding. Amy Archambcau. Robert Baker. Erica West. Ben Potter. Amy Belson. James Bir­ man. Amanda Miller. Chris Young. Laura McKinney. Kim Sawdy. Frances Halladay. Katherine Wood. Jason Laux. Kristen Sher­ wood. Jesse Davis. Josh Newton. Carrie Ser­ vice. Garett Gonzales. Doug Havens. Dana Hill. Tim Rounds. Josh Nichols. Don Aspinall. Carl Smith, Robert Dixon Jr.. Alyssa Morgan. Eva Chewning. David Rose. Stacey Ward. Noah Doyle. Eric kFleischcr, Jessica Merrill, Andrea Allen. Heather Hoff­ man. Evan Winkler. Elizabeth Hustwick. Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 - Brandin Anderson. Josh Moras. Adrial Englcrth. Doug Varney. Jon Swinkunas. Syndi Goodenough. Scott Vandenboss. Dennis Hin­ ckley. Robert Hoogewind. Paul Uldriks. Jeremy Workman. •Indicates 4.00 Ten month old Emily Doherty enjoy­ ed her first Christmas Parade tucked snugly in a backpack carried by her father, Bill. Santa makes hisentrance during the Hastings Christmas Parade. Hastings High School honor roll First Marking Period ending Nov. 1,1991 Seniors High honors 3.50 to 4.00 - Kristina Abendroth. Matthew Anton. Jennifer Bender, Jill Brighton. Tammi Cappon, Angela Dawe. Joseph Denslaw, David Dilno. Debra Emswiler’. Tamara Griffin*, Tracey Harris, Matthew Haywood. Patrick Kelly, Heather Koning, Kimberly Langford, Jennifer Maichele, Mark Peterson. Hope Rein. Paul Rose. Matt Schaefer, Beth Schleh. Ryan Schmader’, Sandra Selleck. Christina Swihart, James Toburen. Matthew Walker, Trent Weller, Austin Zurfacc Honors 3.10 to 3.49 - Lyndy Acker, toanne Barch, Indya Barlow, Derek Becker, Bonnie Brandl. Heidi Briggs, Angelic Cooklin, Marinda Cronk. Katherine DeMond. Shawn Edmonds, Shelley Fisk, Shan­ non Fuller, Eric Gahan. David Gerber, Den­ nis Gerber, Rachael Haas. Amanda Herp, Jennifer Johnson. Marci Jones. Sarah Kelley, Jennifer Komstadt, Melanie Morgan. Kristy Peck, Mark Rine, Tamara Smith. Lena Thunder, Stacey Trumbull. Michele Wilbur, Michelle Wood. Christian Youngs. Joseph Zbiciak. Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 - Darcie Anderson. William Andrus. Scott Carpenter. Melissa Chipman, Dawn DcMond. Derek Gonzales. James Graham Jr., Derrick Hamm. Amy Hubbert. Kori Kcast, David Lcinaar. Luciana Lins. Tad Mellen. Angela Morton. Shana Murphy. Adam Otto. Diana Roath. Verne Robins. Matthew- Schreiner. Dawn Soclbcrg. Christina Solmes. Christy Spindler. Kim VanKampcn. Daniel Watson. Juniors High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 - David Andrus. Jonathon Andrus. Michelle Bechlcr. John Bell. Stacy Beukema. Thomas Brighton. Hol­ ly Bryan. Paul Buchanan. Christopher Carpenter’. Kelly Casey. Michael Cook. Malyka dcGoa, Pamela Emswiler. Kara End­ sley. Holly Forbes. Miranda Frcridge. Deana Gerber. Jason Gole. Aleksandra Hall. Tara Hillary. Tiffany Lancaster’. Michelle Leatherman. Dione Lenz’. Chad Loftus. Ryan Madden. Kristen McCall. Eugene Miller. Heather Noorman. Jennifer Parker’. Jonathan Robinson. Tammi Snore. Anthony Snow. Aaron Spencer. Jennifer Storm. Daniel Styf. Kathleen Vos. Anthony Williams. Honors 3.10 to 3.49 - Tammy Bridgman. Matthew Brown. Tonya Carlson. Ashlev Cole. Kelsey Cruttcndcn. Heather Daniels’. Jennifer Davis. Sarah Flanagan. Thomas Fouty. Andy Foy. Derek Frcridge. Alison Gcrgcn. Amy Gordon. Jefferson Haywood. Joseph Hildreth, Kristina Javor. Hollie Lutz. Monica Mellen, Christopher Morgan. Joel Norris. Shaun Price. Brandon Prior, Nathan Robbe, Renee Royer, Bryan Sherry. Kristina Smith, Lisa Smith. Jody Stafford. Lisa Storms. Bradly Thayer. April Tobias. Marvin Tobias. Robyn Wallace, Cherish Wetzel. Rodger Williams. Brian Willson. Julie Worth. Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 - Chelsea Adams. Anne Endsley. Jeff Furrow. Bradley Gardner. Anna Garrett. Tina Higgins. Rebec­ ca Huss. Jessica Jackson. Jason Karas, Jesse Lyons. Ryan Martin. Christina Scheck. Daniel Walden. Patrick Williams. Sophomores High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 - Joneille Ander­ son. Michael Baker, Joseph Bender’. Martha Billmeyer*. Rachel Brighton. Freddie Brown Jr.. Matthew Cassell. Nicole Cooklin*. Kariana Cullen, Theodore DeMott. Brandi Eye’, Dana Ferris. Courtney Girrbach, Eugene Haas. Luke Haywood. Jessica Hester. Erin Homing. Matthew Johnston. Jason Kaiser. Theresa Kelly, Loma Kilmer. Scott Krueger’. Kathryn Larkin. Brandi Lydy. Lori McKeough. Tracy Moore. Shala O"Grady. Katie Parker. Aaron Rankin. Tracy Reynolds. Shellie Schantz*. Jennifer Scharping’. Michael Shade’. Julianna Solmcs. Christopher Stafford. Jeremy Strouse, Samuel Torodc, Jennifer VanAman. Lori Vaughan. Jeanna Willard. Alyce Zimmerman. Honors 3.10 to 3.49 - Amanda Bartimus. Richard Bax. Brandi Brandt. Sarah Czindcr. Michelle Endres. Eric Haines, Charles Harvath, Jennifer Herald. Christopher Hill. Vic­ toria Hine. Daniel James. Sarah Jarman. Sarah Johnston. Tracy Kafka. Susan Keeler. Sara Kenfield. Jon Lester. Audra Lewis. Ryan McAlvcy. William McMacken. Ben­ jamin Moskali'k. Catherine Murphy. Jeffrey Myers. Tia Nichols. Arloa Rafflcr. Karyn Rose, Wilhelm Rumpf. Joseph Shaneck. Jason Shattuck. Gordon Shaw. Dcnna Smith. Joshua Smith. Stephanie Smith. Melissa Stevens. Angela Swihart. Jeanna Taylor. Christy VanOoy. Travis Williams. Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 - Rcnae Apsey. April Arends. Diana Bell. April Clawson. Andrew Cove. Amy Haight. Dar­ ren Hamm. Jonathon Hawkins. Kim Hillary . Margo Koning. Mark Lundquist. Jason Markley. Jennifer Pierce. Todd Sanlmxrcncio. Valerie Spicer. Christopher Tossava. Tia Ward. Chris Young. Freshmen High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 - Jeremy Aller- ding, Rebecca Andersen. Brice Arentz, Molly Arnold, Jason Beeler. Clarissa Bowman. Emily Cassell. Faith Davis. Marie DeWitt, Danielle Dipert’, Deborah Evaas. Emilee Finch. Angela Fruin’, Danielle Gole, Michelle Gole. Gretchen Golnek. Rachel Griffin’. Melissa Hammond. Sabrina Haywood, Tara Hill. Kimberly Hoxworth’. Kevin Hubert’, Joseph James, Amanda Jenn­ ings’, Mark Kaiser. Jeremy Kelly, Jennifer King. Laura Koons, Scott McKelvey. Sarah McKeough. Amanda Morgan. Tony Norris. Mindy Schaubel, Melissa Schreiner’. Eric Sorenson, Todd Thunder. Jennifer Warren’. Andrea Wilbur. Kari Yoder. Rebcccah Zombor. Honors 3.10 to 3.49 - Kari Baker, Bradley Balderson. Kathleen Bell, Shannon Bennett. Jami Blodgett. Jennifer Boniface, Mark Bowman, Cal Casey. Derek Chandler. Clayton Edger, Ryan Finch. Joshua Hanford, Jason Healy, Nathaniel Henry, Melissa Hig­ gins. Angela Homrich. Ryan Hughes. Stacy Hull. Leslie Jackson, Marc Jarvis. Matt Kirkendall. Alison Loftus, Michelle McCausey, Holly Miller. Toni Norris, Jonah Osborn. Erin Parker. Brian Preston. Justin Reid. Robert Rooney. Georg Rumpf, Angie Rupright. Amber Shattuck, Tangie Shriver. Thomas Sorenson. Michael Storms. Leslie Sweeney. Danyell Thornton. Michael Toburen. Michael Wilson, Amy Witzel. Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 - Julie Bailey. Gordon Bivens, Jason Bradley. Sarah Dean. Patricia Doroff. Angela Hall. Robert Havens. Heather Hedger, LecAnn Hum­ phrey. Nicole Lambert. Michelle Lancaster. Christopher Mayo. Amy Merritt, Tammy Musser. Carl Olson. Spring Silsbee. Lynctte Smith, Robert Wager. Michael Williams. Stacy Workman. Alexander Zbiciak. Alternative Education Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 - Becky Burk. Emily Strow. ’Indicates 4.00 Send... The BANNER to afriend. It makes an ideal gift! Call Us to Subscribe: (616)948-8051 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 12, 1991 — Page 11 Saxon jayvees lose to ‘Dawgs ♦ ‘x _____ In The Spirit of The C Season, £ T- TL. Q (9 The Hastings junior varsity basketball team opened the season on a discouraging note Tuesday night, losing to host Ionia 59­ 40. Bic Bulldogs’ pressure defense was highly effective, enabling Ionia to junp out to an early 19.4 |ea£j. fhc Saxons, who committed 28 turnovers, were able to slice the deficit down to single digits several times, but were unable to get much closer. We re not a good team right now,” Hastings coach Don Schils said. "But we've got some talent and I'm confident we will eventually be a good team." Jason Kaiser and Eric Haynes led the Saxon scorers with nine points apiece, while Ben Robbe chipped in eight and pulled down ebht rebounds. Kaiser dished off three assists. Hastings will be host to Lakeview Friday. 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DOWNTOWN HASTINGS SALE EFFECTIVE SUNDAY ONLY ’Excludes catalog, cosmetics, floor samples, salon. Smart Value, Portfolio. Custom Decorating, Optical Departments and any prior purchases Cannot be applied to credit payments or converted to cash. As always, credit purchases are subject to credit review Minimum cash value 1 /20th of one cent. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 12, 1991 Trojans hold off Delton 74-65 by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor Anybody caught looking past the Delton basketball team this year could be in for a surprise. A big surprise. The Panthers, who were 1-20 overall a year ago, gave a solid, experienced Middleville team all it could handle and then some before finally succumbing 74-65 in Tuesday night’s season opner at Delton. The Trojans, 14-9 and district champions last season, had built a commanding 35-18 lead with less than three minutes remaining in the first half. But Delton, under first-year head coach Jim Hogoboom, ran off an 11-3 scoring run to pull to within 38-29 at the intermission. The scrappy Panthers then sliced the lead to four points early in the third quarter, but Middleville’s penchant for clutch hoops in rhe second half prevented the host team from getting any closer. Trojan coach Kurt Holzhueter was one of the first to notice how much Delton had improved. MThey handled the ball so much better (than last season)," Holzhueter said. "And they got good shots because of it "They deserve a lot of credit. They just kept coming back and coming back. It made for a good game." Hogoboom, while pleased with his squad’s ability to rally from the 17-point deficit, said that the Panthers would not be satisfied with giving opponents tussles this season. "There was a time when we could have just said "bag it,” Hogoboom said. "But these kids are tired of people saying that they gave teams a good game. We want to win. "We just dug ourselves to deep a hole and had too much of an uphill battle." Middleville point guard David Sherwood scored nine first-quarter points to spark the Trojans to a seemingly comfortable 21-6 lead after eight, minutes. Sherwood then suffered an elbow injury and sat out the rest of the half. But teammates Jeff Roodvoets, a 6-4 junior, and Jamie Berg, a 5-11 senior, combined for 13 second-quarter points to keep Middleville out in front. The Panthers' rally was keyed by the inside-outside duo of senior guard Mike Martin and senior forward Jon Lenz. Martin got hot from the perimeter, while Lenz did the bulk of his damage on drives to the basket and on offensive rebounds. Each had 10 points in the half. A three-point play by center Jay Annen and a bucket by Lenz pulled the Panthers to within 38-34 in the first minute of the third quarter, but Trojan reserve center Ron Hooper keyed a 11-2 Middleville run to extend the advantage to 55-42 with 2:38 to play in the period, forcing a Delton timeout The quarter ended with the Trojans up 61­ 51. Despite the continued strong play of Lenz in the fourth quarter, the Panthers could get no closer than six points the rest of the way. Hogoboom was full of praise for Lenz, who played the entire 32 minutes in fifth Delton's Mike Martin fires a jumper as teammate Jon Lenz (34) and Middleville’s Bob Jansen (42) fight for rebounding position. The Trojans won the seasen­ opener 74-65. gear. "(Lenz) exemplifies the type of effort we’re trying to give," Hogoboom said. "There were just a few menial mistakes that prevented us from getting any closer. "We weren't executing the little things." Holzhueter had mixed reviews of his team's play, although he noted that the game was atypical of a season opener in many respects. "We came out so well,” he said. “We were executing our press and getting good shots. "For the most part, it was a well-played game by both teams (for an opener). There weren't aTot of stupid turnovers like you get in many first games." Statistically, the game was relatively even, with the Trojans holding a slight edge on the boards 37-35. Both teams shot the ball well, with the Panthers connecting on 55 percent from the floor and Middleville hitting 51 percent. Holzhueter was particularly pleased with his team's scoring balance, as five Trojans hit double figures. Sherwood led the way with 20 points, Roodvoets added 13, Rob Hunt 11, and Bob Jansen and Hooper with 10 each. Roodvoets and Jansen were the game’s high rebounders with 10 and nine, respectively. Lenz led Delton with, 24 points and five boards, Martin adde^ just r*o points in the second half to finish with a dozen. Jeff Taylor, Pat O'Meara and Annen chipped in eight points apiece. Both teams face what promise to be emotional games Friday. The Trojans travel to Neighborhood rival Caledonia, while Delton visits Parchment. Hogoboom grew up in Parchment and was the coach of both the boys and girls programs there last year. Poor defense culprit in loss to Ionia J-Ad Graphics News Service What a difference a year makes. In last year's season opener aginst Ionia, the Hastings basketball team played ferocious full-court pressure defense from the opening tip. The result was predictable, as the Saxons routed the Bulldogs 95-54. But in this season's opener, Hastings did not play well at all defensively. And once again, the result was predictable. Ionia took advantage of numerous Hastings defensive lapses and cruised to a 75-59 victory. Saxon coach Denny O'Mara said that the reason for the loss was simple: Hastings allowed the Bulldogs too many uncontested shots. "We played a very poor defensive game," he said. "They just got too many easy shots. "That is something we're going to have to rectify." Ionia, which led 42-35 at halftime, repeatedly scored easy baskets each time the Saxons got back within striking distance. Although it was anybody's game throughout much of the second half, the defensive lapses began to take their toll. In the end, Hastings trailed by five points and had to take risks defensively, and the improved Bulldogs made the Saxons pay with a flurry of late layups. "We gave them the inside, we didn't play help-side defense, we didn't stop their penetration," O'Mara continued. "We didn't do very much right at all." The poor defensive effort also enabled the Bulldogs to significantly outscore Hastings from the free-throw line. While the Saxons connected on one more field goal than Ionia, the Bulldogs enjoyed a 20-8 advantage at the charity stripe. Four of Hastings' five starters were plagued by foul trouble. Forward Brad Gee and guard Bryan Sherry each spent substantial time on the bench, and forward Trent Weller and reserve center Chris Youngs eventually fouled out of the game. Junior guard Matt Brown was one of the few bright spots for Hastings, tallying 19 points and leading the Saxon rebounders with 10. Sherry chipped in 14 points, while Youngs added 10. Todd Hill led the Bulldogs with 20 points. Mike Magee was the only other Ionia player in double figures with 14 points. The Saxons hit 24 of 62 from the floor, a 39 percent clip, while Ionia hit an even 50 percent on 23 of 46 shooting. Hastings attempted just 15 free throws, half of the Bulldogs total. O'Mara was perplexed as to why his team had problems on the defensive end. "Usually what happens in the opening game is that you struggle offensively," he explained. "But there is no excuse for playing poor defense. "We’ll just have to suck it up and go out and play solid basketball from here." There is no time to dwell on the loss, with Lakeview coming to town for Friday's home opener. O'Mara said that Lakeview could be the team to beat in the Twin Valley this year. The Spartans are coming off a lopsided 66-33 loss to Battle Creek Central, considered by many as the top team in Michigan in all classes. "We will definately have to wake up," O'Mara said. ’ Matt Brown: 19 points and 10 rebounds against Ionia The Skinny ___________ by Todd Tubergen Baseball salaries boggle the mind I'm sure this won't come as a great shock to most of you, but the recent explosion of baseball salaries is completely mind-boggling. Bobby Bonilla, who is admittedly a good baseball player with even more potential, signed with the New York Meis for $29 million for five years. Assuming he continues at his 18-homer pace of 1991, that would cost the Mets $322,222.22 per home run over the life of the contract. They better hope he hits a lot of them with the bases loaded. There are other examples of ludicrousy that are even more staggering. Wally Joyner gets $4.2 million for one year from the Kansas City Royals. Joyner has also proven himself to be a good player, not a great one. I found it particularly amusing to see him get choked up at his news conference. Were those really tears of sadness? Funny thing about it is that Joyner will be eligible for free agency after the season, unless the Royals lure him into a long-term deal. Then he can really go after the big bucks. But the most inane example of free spending idiocy was hands-down the Chicago Cubs, who signed middle reliever Paul Assenmacher, «fi Aquinas College grad, to a three-year deal worth $73 million. The Cubs' rationale was that Assenmacher has pitched more innings in relief the past two seasons than anybody in baseball. Gee, maybe that would be because they don't have quality starting pitching. They should have used the money to put together some sort of deal for Chuck Finley of the Angels. Is it any wonder they haven't won the World Series since before either of my parents were bom? On a brighter note, this year’s Rose Bowl should (could) be one of the best in recent memory, at least the best since the classic Ohio State-USC battles of the Brent Barker: 16 points and 11 rebounds in win over Lowell early-to-mid seventies. . Michigan's offense is awesome. Teams have been able to slow down the Elvis Grbac-to-Desmond Howard connection at times this season. They have also been able to slow down the Ricky Powers-led rushing game, at times. But they haven't Strong first quarter paces Lakewood 87-49 been able to stop both. If anybody can do it, though, it's the Huskies. True, the Pac-10 wasn't as strong as it normally is this year, but Washington blew teams off the field. The Huskies have a defense that stops just short of being impenetrable. Their offense is underated, too. Keep an eye on wideout Mario Bailey. He's the West J-Ad Graphics News Service Some basketball games are over before they even begin. Such was the case Tuesday night at Lowell High School, as Lakewood blitzed the Red Arrows 28-9 in the first eight minutes and cruised to a 87-49 rout in the season opener for both teams. The Vikes seized control in the game's first couple of minutes, and went on to outscore Lowell in every quarter. Lakewood coach Mike Maciasz had nothing but praise for his squad after the game, especially given the fact that anything can and usually does happen in the season opener. "We played great defense in the first quarter, and we continued to play good defense the rest of the way," he said. "We never gave them the chance to get back into the game." The Vikes had cruised to a commanding 43-20 halftime advantage, and erased any lingering doubt as to the outcome by outscoring their non-league rivals 31-13 in the contest's final eight minutes. Not only did Lakewood dominate with defense, the Vikes also controlled the glass. Brent Barker, a 6-3 senior, grabbed 11 rebounds, while teammales Jeff Bjork and Bob Wolvenon yanked down seven and six respectively. "Another key was that we rebounded real Coast's answer to Howard. Pick: Washington 23, Michigan 20 It's nice to see the Detroit Red Wings playing well. In all honesty, that is the only time I really enjoy watching the sport. . . Part of the reason is that I don't thoroughly understand it yet I m also trying to get a handle on the pronunciation of the Wings' foreign imports' names. But this much is true. Hockey will never challenge baseball, basketball and football in popularity in this country until they do something about the fighting. Some will argue that the scraps are what make the sport interesting, but did you see the highlights of the Buffalo-Calgary fiasco over the weekend? Ridiculous ... Bob Jansen (left) and Rob Hunt of Middleville apply pressure in the backcourt to the Panthers' Dave Fetrow (32) during the second half of Tuesday's game. hard," Maciasz said. "(Barker) did an outstanding job on the boards. "It was just a great team effort." Senior center Rich Long led four Lake wood scorers in double figures with 21 points. Barker chipped in 16, while Bjork and junior guard Noel Baldwin added 11 points apiece. The Vikes also shot better than 50 percent from the field, connecting on 33 of 62 shots, including six three-pointers. Lakewood was 15 of 23 from the foul line. The Vikes will likely get a tougher game Friday, as they travel to Lansing Waverly. Lakewood will visit Hastings for a non­ league g.-me next Tuesday. I like to think that I am at least honest enough to admit when I’m wrong. And I did think Jack McKloskey made some good moves over the off-season when he brought in Orlando Woolridge, Darrell Walker and Brad Sellers, while dumping Vinnie Johnson and James Edwards. Now I'm not so sure... How long until the Olympic basketball tournament tips off? The Hastings freshman basketball team lost its season opner to host Ionia Tuesday night 49-27. The Bulldogs led 8-4 after one period and extended the advantage to 19-13 at the half. Ionia outscored Hastings 11*4 in the fourth quarter to seasl the win. Jeremy Allerding led the young Saxons with eight points, including sjx *n the third quarter. Tom Sorenson chipped in six points and Mike Williams added five. Colter Watt led Ionia with 13 points. This pay-per-view thing is going to take some getting used to. I recently saw a St. Louis Blues-Red Wings game advertised for $6.98 on the Grand Rapids cable system. I could see shelling out substantial cash for a mega-event like a TysonHolyfield fight, but a regular-season hockey game? I wonder how much the Super Bowl will cost one day ... On the Bonilla scale, Cecil Fielder would have averaged over $15,144,444 per season over the last two years. • Maybe they should give sportswriters a bigger piece of the pie ... �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 12. 1991 — Page 9 From Time to Time... By Esther Walton Amos Ingram comes to Barry County By Guest Writer: Joyce F. Weinbrecht The material for this article was supplied by Doris Ingram Greenfield. In the Irving Towship cemetery, there is a grave marker, which reads “Amos Ingram, a soldier of *76 died August 11, 1838, age 81 years.” This article is about how Amos In­ gram, a Revolutionary War Veteran came to be in Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan. Amos Ingram, bom in 1757. lived in Leeds, England. He came to the Colonies as a young man locating in New Boston. Mass., a new settlement in a new country. It was a time of religious unrest. Amos was a member of a Methodist Congregation, which was under the leadership of a preacher named Thomas. This congregation was hav­ ing differences with other Protestant religious groups in the area. To solve the difficulties, the group emigrated from Massachusetts to the Connec­ ticut Valley, a wilderness. While young In­ gram was not particularly a pious man, it was necessary to align oneself with a religious group if one wanted to prosper. He accom­ panied the religious band to Connecticut and did more than his share of clearing the land so that crops could be planted and cultivated. A delegation from New Boston went to England in an attempt to force the group to return to the Massachusetts settlement. However, their efforts were thwarted, as a The stone that marks the grave site group from the new Connecticut settlement of Amos Ingram, the only Revolution­ arrived in Britain first, establishing the new ary Veteran buried in Irving Township settlement as a legal government. Cemetery. At the beginning of the war between the Colonies and Britain. Amos enlisted with the ready it for the arrival of the rest of the family Connecticut Light Horse Calvary and spent who arrived shortly after. the entire period of the war as a mounted This was early in 1838. A.E. Bull was the guard for the city of New York. only other settler in the immediate area of the At the end of the war, he was granted a place that was to become Irving Township. survey of land near a trading post on Lake Amos. Fredrick and Oran L. Ingram, with Erie, near Buffalo, N.Y., called Silver Creek. other family members, began their journey There he began his family. across Lake Erie. They entered Michigan He also embarked on a career as a seaman Teiritory by way of the Huron River, thereby on Lake Eric. He became the owner of a fleet cutting about 30 miles from the overland of tugs. His activities included moving mer­ journey as opposed to landing at the Detroit chandise to the head of navigation on Lake port. Eric, wiiich was shipped mainly on flat boats They unloaded their possessions, bought a of shallow draft and on sailboats which yoke of oxen and a lumber wagon with a became calmed and needed to be moved by smaller wagon hitched on behind it and started tugs. He also rescued boats when accidents westward on the State Road, which had occurred. recently been built between Detroit and His career as a seaman came to an abrupt Chicago. This road, sometimes called and camsirophic end when be contracted • KT ' Michigan Avenue, is still a dfihrming drive take a very large boom of logs (a boom is a through the villages. group of logs fastened together, to be moved Between Battle Creek and Kalamazoo, on a body of water to the sawmill) from the there was a stagecoach road to Grand Rapids, Canadian shore to the mouth of the Niagara a village built on the Grand River where there River. A very bad storm came up just as this was a rapids. boom of logs reached the vicinity of the They finally reached the 240 acres of land Niagara River. He lost control and the entire located in Irving Township, Barry County. It boom of logs was swept over Niagara Falls. It laid on the townline, which separted Rutland was a total loss. and Irving townships. They were welcomed The owner of the logs. Colonel Lee, began by A.E. Bull, who sold Amos another 40 a lawsuit to recover either the logs or compen­ acres of land in Irving Township. sation for their loss. The suit was settled out At this time, there was an enterprising set­ of court. Amos turned over all of his proper­ tler called ••Yankee” Bill Lewis, who had ty, tugs and home to Colonel Lee. built a large rambling one-story hotel along At the final conference, while Colonel Lee the Grand Rapids Road at a point near a spr­ was having the deeds to the various parcels of ing called Yankee Springs. land deeded over to him, he came across a He gave many entertainments at the hotel. deed to 240 acres of land in the Michigan The young boys and girls of the area would Territory. walk to the dances in small groups. They wore It was generally agreed that Michigan was moccasins or went barefoot until nearing the worthless because it was perceived to be made hotel and would change into their good shoes up of only swampy, boggy marshlands un­ and stockings to go into the dances. suitable for farmland. The swamps started just There was a family named Benson, who had north of the Maumee River and were im­ settled in Prairieville Township. The young passable for long distances to the north, ex­ members of this family often attended dances cept for narrow bridle paths wending through at Yankee Springs Hotel. Young Oran L. In­ (hem. gram attended the entertainments along with The final conference in which Amos In­ other family members. gram’s holdings were awarded to Colonel Lee One time, when Oran L. Ingram was was a friendly and sympathetic affair. Colonel visiting the Benson family, several Indians Lee made out a quit claim deed for the 240 came to the log house. They opened the door acres and handed it to Amos, telling him that to the house, came in and seated themselves in this was a chance to start over again. He also front of the fireplace. The Indians crowded offered the use of a tug and a crew for Amos the family members, including Mrs. Benson, to use to move his family and personal belong­ who was holding baby Ruth Benson in her ings across Lake Erie to the Michigan arms and was jostled away from her own Territory. fireside. Amos Ingram's son, Fredrick, his wife, (Ruth Benson married into the Bates family, Rosmond, and his sons, William W. Ingram, a well known Irving Township family.) Vellorouss Ingram and Oran L. Ingram, A dispute arose between Oran and the decided to accompany Amos to Michigan. young Indians over their behavior. The In­ William-W. and Vellorous came to Michigan dians got up and went out of the log house, but ahead of the rest of the family, arriving in one of the Indians pointed the barrel of the on­ Michigan Territory, Barry County, in what ly gun they had with them through the win­ would soon become Irving Township. They dows of the house and fired a shot at Ingram. proceeded to build a house on Section 34 to He pulled the trigger of the gun. but the mat- Detail from the 1873 plat map of Irving Township, showing the intersec­ tion of State Road (old M-37) and Wood School Road. chlock misfired. Oran rushed outside, but the Indians had disappeared into the woods. He chased them, but didn’t catch up with them. He returned to the Benson cabin as a hero. Among the Benson family was a daughter, Lydia, who greatly admired his bravery. In due time, their relationship ripened into a marriage between the two young people. Before the two were married, there was a “bee” called to erect a log house for the cou­ ple to start out in. The house was completed except for the roof. The men working on the house needed to take some time to attend to their crops. Oran didn’t like this delay, so he cut the shacks (shingles), fashioned the rafters and began putting on the roof by himself. Before the roof was completed, he managed to fall off the roof and break his leg. A surgeon set the leg, and eager to get the roof finished, he fashioned a box over the leg. and dragging that box which encased his broken leg he finished putting the roof. Oran and Lydia were married and two of their seven children were bom while they liv­ ed in the log cabin on Section 36 of Irving Township. After Lydia died, Oran L. Ingram moved to Virginia. Oran L. Ingram’s children were Effie. Frederick, Mattie, Laura and Thurza. Amos lived with his son, Fredrick, and grandson, William W.. after arriving in Irv­ ing Township. At age 81 he was still a very strong man who could still use his army rifle to kill a deer, throw it over his shoulder and bring it home to be dressed out as food for the family. However, the long journey, the ardor off pioneer life and his advanced number of years took their toll. He died on Aug. 11, 1838, during the summer following his arrival in the Michigan Territory. He was buried on the farmland where they lived until 1846, when the Irving Township Cemetery was laid out. Then his remains were removed from the farm site and placed in the cemetery. He is the only Revolutionary War Veteran buried in that cemetery. Fredrick Ingram died on Dec. 30, 1848 10 years after the death of his father, Amos, his wife, Rosmond, died at the age of 75, three months and 16 days on Dec. 12, 1866. They are both buried in the Ingram plot in Irving Cemetery. In 1841, William W. Ingram wrote to his brother-in-law, Joseph C. Freeman, then residing in Albany, N.Y., urging his sister and her husband to come to Michigan Ter­ ritory to take up a homestead. The family finally persuaded Joseph to pull up stakes and come. The route from Detroit to Hastings was only a trail through the woods marked by notches on the tree as road signs. They were two weeks making the trip from Detroit to Irving Township. Mrs. Ingram was out on the porch of the house shaking the crumbs out of the table cloth on a Sunday morning. She looked up the road and called out, “Here comes Uncle Joe and his family!” Although the visitors had been expected for some time actually seeing them coming up the trail was very exciting for all. All of the set­ tlers in the area came to help the Freeman family roll up the logs for a new log house. Vellorous Ingram, grandson of Amos and son of Frederick, had accompanied William W. Ingram in the journey to the Michigan Territory when they came out to prepare for the coming of the rest of the family. He arriv­ ed in Irving Township early in 1838 and helped with the building of the log cabin that housed the family upon their arrival. He died on Aug. 6, 1850 at the age of 33. He is buried in Irving Cemetery near his father and grandfather. William W. Ingram had been a lumberman in Silver Creek, N.Y. He was the only one of Fredrick’s sons who was married when they made the journey to Michigan territory. It was Keep our he who built the first house owned by the family in Irving Township. Amos died while living at this house. William W. Ingram converted his house in­ to a tavern when the new State Road (Old M-37) through Irving Township was surveyed in 1844. He added to the building making it a very roomy structure. It was located at the in­ tersection of the State Road and Wood School, as it is known today in Section 34. He put up a sign, which stated that it was the "Ingram House.” At first, business was slow because the construction of the new State Road was behind schedule. The new stage coach route between Hastings and Grand Rapids was opened in Ju­ ly 1846. The Ingram House became a stopp­ ing point for the stage, where the horses were changed. It became a bustling business and In­ nkeeper Ingram found himself a busy man. The tavern became a pouplar dancing center. People came from miles around to dance to the tunes played by Jonas Hender­ shott. Aaron Walker played the violin and William Trego played the flute. After several years of running the tavern. William W. Ingram gave over the business to Silas Smith. Smith was the last innkeeper of the tavern. After he left, the sign was removed. William moved to Coldwater in 1865 and then to a farm near Battle Creek, where he died. He left two wives, Julie Amanda, who died on May 31, 1852, and Partheria A., who died in 1859 and two children buried in the Ir­ ving Cemetery. His children were Henry, Mary. Jane, Phoebe, William, Oran B.. George W., Ella and Lillie. Family history shows him to be a man of strength, a .sense of humor and great en­ durance. He was known to work had all day, hitch up his team and drive 10 miles to spend the evening visiting with friends and then to drive the 10'miles home again. One spring it happened that the neighbors were going to the William Ingram place to cut wood. It was April Fool’s day. The women thought that they would have some fun so they prepared their pies using sawdust filling covered with egg white meringue. All the women were there watching as the men began to eat the dessert. What a good time they had with the joke. William Ingram’s comment after eating the pie was “Gosh 1 thought it was awfully course.” AL***Retirement**> lYupk- with dtfunk* lung ducnx- arc fighting far cwry brcalh. I (dp keep them (mm floundering December 14, 1991 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (i s a matter of lilc and breath." AMERICAN ± LUNG ASSOCIATION* Next to the Barber Shop 129 East Stale Street Hastings, Michigan Refreshments will be served NO GIFTS (but wear your waders!) Any questions call Jay at 948-2332 EnrGet Stmebtdy WyM! RN/LPN We are looking for someone with leadership skills to work full-time on our afternoon shift. We offer health insurance and vacation benefits, competitive wages and working con­ ditions. Contact Kay Rowley, RN, Director of Nursing, 616-945-2407 for an interview. THORNAPPLE MANOR 2700 NASHVILLE RD.. HASTINGS, Ml 49058 FRIENDS DON'T LEI FRIENDS DRIVE DRUNK E.O.E. Smart Santas Know Where To A Day Our Bank in a Box Automatic Teller Machines are at your service day and night—expecially handy during the busy holiday season. Withdrawcash, makedeposits, ortransfer funds at our offices in Hastings, Middleville, Caledonia and Wayland and at the Felpausch in Hastings ~)) " Your Bank in a Box Card can also be used at any Cirrus, Magic Line, Network One or Michigan Money Machine. To discover the convenience of Bank in a Box, stop by any Hastings City Bank office todayl ^Hastings Detail from an 1860 plat map of Irving Township, showing the intersection of the State Road and Wood School Road where the Amos Ingram farm was located and where the Ingram House was built, as well as the lands owned by William W. Ingram and Oran L. Ingram. EQUAL HOUSING • MEMBER FDIC �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 12, 1991 Legal Notices State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Estate File No. 91-20759-NC In the motter of Jessie Moy Sonlnocencio. TAKE NOTICE: On December 31. 1991 of 10:30 o.m., in the probate courtroom, 220 W. Court St.. Hosting*. Michigan, before Hon. RICHARD H. SHAW Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of Jessie May Sonlnocencio to Jessie Moy Lewi*. This change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent. December 2. 1991 Jessie Moy Sonlnocencio 1122 W. Green St. Hosting*. Ml 49508 945-5809 (12/12) File No. 91-20746-SE Estate of WALLACE W. BARBEE. Social Security No. 363-36-3322. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: on November 12, 1991 in the pro­ bate courtroom. Hasting*. Michigan, before Hon. Richard Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing was held on the petition of Wallace Barbee requesting that John Barnett be appointed personal represen­ tative of Wallace W. Barbee who lived at 15025 Manning Lake Rood. Hickory Corners, Michigan and who died 10-28-91. Creditor* of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ th* of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled person* appearing of record. December 2. 1991 James J. Goulooze (P44497) 106 N. Jefferson Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-2255 John Barnett 903 E. Mill St. Hosting*. Ml 49058 (616)945-4464 (12/12) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Estate File No. 91-20763-SE Estate of ADAH AAARIE LEEPER. Deceased. Social Security No. 374-46-5598. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On January 9. 1992 al 11:30 a.m., in the probate courtroom. Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Glenn V. Leeper. Sr. requesting that Glenn V. Leeper. Sr. be appointed personal representative of the estate of Adah Marie Leeper. Deceased who lived at 759 Beechwood Drive. Delton. Michigan and who died October 5, 1991; and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated June 18. 1979 be admitted to probate. It also is requested that the heir* at law of said deceased be determined. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice. Notice I* further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled person* appearing of record. December 5. 1991 Jeffrey L. Youngsma (P40393) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE 8 FISHER 607 North Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 Glenn V. Leeper. Sr. By: Jeffrey L. Youngsma Address of P.R. 759 Beechwood Drive Delton. Michigan 49046 (12/12) ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 3. 1991 at 7:30 p.m. All board members present. Also 9 citizen* and guests. Barry County Planning Director John Gate* and citizen I. Drewyor discussed a serie* of problem*. Approved purchase of property adjacent to township hall. Dehn's approved to do fireborn and township hall snowplowing. Bill* read and approved. Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by: Boyce Miller. Supervisor (12/12) State of Michigan In the CircuH Court For the County of Barry NOTICE OF SALE File No. 91-340-CH Hon. Richard M. Shuster KATHRYN N. ANDERS. Plaintiff. DENNIS J. ANDERS. Defendant " DAVID H. TRIPP (P29290) 206 South Broodway Hasting*. Michigan 49058 Phone (616) 945-9585 Attorney for Plaintiff In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of the Circuit Court in the County of Barry. State of Michigan, mode and entered on October 31. 1991. in a certain cause therein pending wherein Kathryn N. Anders was Plaintiff and Dennis J. Anders was Defendant, notice is hereby given that I shall sell at public sale to the highest bidder, at the East Steps of the Courthouse situated in the Ci­ ty of Hasting*. County of Barry, on January 9. 1992. at 10:00 a.m.. the following described property, all that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Hope, County of Barry. State of Michigan, described as follows: Port of the Northeast 1 /4 of the Southeast 1 /4 of Section 19, Town 2 North. Range 9 West, commenc­ ing at the East 1/4 post, thence South on Section Il .e 21 rods for place of beginning, thence South 15 rod*, thence West 21 rods, thence North 15 rods, thence East 21 rod* to place of beginning. Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan. Subject to all condition*, restrictions and easements of record. Dated: November 21. 1991 Nancy Boersma County Clerk Drafted by: David H. Tripp (P29290) Attorney at Low 206 South Broadway Hastings. 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Mon. fu a s LENNOX —~ -U—------- ----- IMUiaMlltiaiaiT Ann Landers Ex-hubby tells his side of tragedy Nephew is a walking ‘eating machine’ Dear Ann Landers: You recently printed a letter from a woman whose life sounded truly tragic. Two of her children had died in a car accident, her husband had deserted her and she had attempted suicide twice. Through pro­ fessional counseling and determination, she managed to turn her life around. Her letter provided hope for other women in similar situations. I’m sure you felt that printing her letter would be helpful to others who are struggling to recover from tragedies, but unfortunately, by identifying the writer so specifically, you also identified me. 1 am that woman’s ex­ husband. The "facts’’ as presented in my former wife’s letter are not totally accurate. I did not desert her. We divorced because of her in­ ability to control her hostile, physically abusive treatment of me. The more 1 tried to help her, the more she turned against me. After our children died, our relationship became hopeless. In addition to our other pro­ blems, she felt enormous amount of guilt since she was driving at the time of the acci­ dent and was found to be partially at fault. I shall not elaborate on the details of our divorce because I don’t want to cause my ex­ wife additional pain, but your column had a devastating effect on the already difficult struggle to rebuild my life and I felt I needed to write to you and set the record straight. — D.L., Festus, Mo. Dear D.L.: Here’s your letter. 1 appreciate the opportunity to let you tell your side of the story. Thanks for writing. Dear Ann Landers: 1 have a 5-foot-7-inch problem. He is my 14-ycar-old nephew. 1 will call him Frank. This kid is a walking eating machine. He eats all day long. I realize he's a growing boy. but this is rediculous. Tonight at 10:30, after a big dinner with double helpings of everything, he opened up a can of pork and beans, polish­ ed it off and drank two glasses of milk. A half hour later he put away a plate of lasagne that would choke a horse. This kid must have a cast-iron stomach. If I ate that way I’d be sick for a month. He weighs 138 pounds and looks skinny as a rail. I don’t know how he does it. Frank is living with us until his parents’ house is ready to move into. I learned yester­ day that the construction will take longer than they thought. I don’t know how much more of this I can stand. The kid goes through three gallons of milk and eight boxes of cookies a week. Our grocery bills arc out of sight. The boy’s parents are lovely people and they were very helpful to my husband and me during our salad days. We feel it would be ungracious of us to complain about how much their son eats. But honestly, Ann, he is going to put us in the poor house. We need advice. - Medium-Sized City, Large State Dear Friends: There’s a problem here that transcends a teen-ager's appetite. It’s gluttony. Tell this human vacuum cleaner that he may no longer eat between meals and that from now on, his nighttime snack will be a bag of microwave popcorn and an apple or a banana. And let him know you mean business. Wrong reasons for having kids Dear Ann Landers: Based on experiecnc, I have some friendly advice for would-be parents. Please DON’T have children for the follow­ ing reasons: 1. To please your parents. 2. To get a second chance to live your life through your child. 3. To find unconditional love. 4. To have financial support in your old age. 5. To strengthen a shaky marriage. Postpone having children if you grew up in a home where there was addiction or physical or emotional abuse. Get professional help before you start a family, or these problems will undermine your parenting and create a new generation of addicts and abusers. If you’re not ready for kids and are sexually active, use contraceptives. Condoms and foam can be purchased in most pharmacies and, when used together, are 98 percent effective. Please DO have children if you enjoy them, can offer an emotionally and financially stable home, and have the maturity and self-esteem to nurture a young life. The world needs more parents like you. Parenthood has been an enriching ex­ perience for my husband and me. but I’m glad we waited several years before starting our family. L.M., Littleton, Colo. Dear Colorado: You’ve written a letter that deserves to be taken seriously. And, may I add, parenting is the most demanding job in the world for which there can be no real preparation. It’s all "on-the-job training." The best advice was offered by humorist Josh Billings. He said, “Raise up your child in the way he should go - and walk there once in a while yourself." with her sisters about using a feeding tube for their 90-year-old father. The feeding tube is fine if the patient is going to recover from surgery or an ulcer, but it can be an instru­ ment of torture for an elderly person whose quality of lide is minimal. We were horrified to see that because our 89-year-old mother had pulled out her naso­ gastric tube, it had been replaced and her hands were put in "boxing mitts" and tied to the bed rails. She could not turn in bed or even wipe her nose. Her own doctor was not on call, so an associate had ordered the tube replaced. Tell "Heartbroken Daughter" to find a doctor who will not lay a guilt trip on her for letting her father go as naturally as possible. Also, this points up the importance of all adults (young people forget they can have tragic accidents) filling out a living will or power of attorney which expresses their wishes for life support, tube feeding, etc. This can help both the family and the doctor to make painful decisions. A living will can be obtained by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Choice in Dying, 250 W. 57th Street, New York. N.Y. 10107. Power of attorney forms are available in some states from the sate medical association or at most hospitals and senior centers. You can also get a free copy of the American Bar Association brochure "Health Care Powers of Attorney,’’ by sending a postcard to AARP Fulfillment, No. D13895, P.O. Box 21100, Long Beach, Calif. 90801-2400. It’s difficult when a family member is critically ill, but it’s muck easier when all the children share their fecliags and don't have any dissension or concerns about health care. Two Loving Daughters, Camarillo, Calif. Dear Daughters: You’ve made some ex­ cellent suggestions and 1 thank you. A case for a living will Drugs are everywhere. They 're easy to get. easy to use and even easier to get hooked on. If you have questions about drugs, you need Ann Landers' booklet, "The Lowdown on Dope." Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Lowdown, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562, Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.45.) COPYRIGHT 1991 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE, INC —mNEWF— Dear Ann Landers: My sympathy to the daughter who found it so difficult to agree Reaching the TOTAL Barry County Market everyweek Is a... YEAR’S EVE ELKS PARTY TALL 1111111:11 . , The Hastings Banner '.................... s500 Per Person ... to members and their guest. FOR YOUR LISTENING PLEASURE DANCE TO THE NEW... Country Rangers Band We do it EACH WEEK of the year. The Reminder Maple Valley News Sun and News Lakewood News _ 1, I from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. BREAKFAST TO FOLLOW Make Reservations now at the bar... 945-5308 ........................ .......... ......... Legal Notice State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Estate File No. 91-20764-SE Estate of ANNA SMITH. DECEASED. Social Security No. 367-68-0214. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On January 9. 1991 at 11 30 a m. in the probate courtroom. Hosting*, Michigan before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate a hearing will be held on the petition ot Dori* I. Cap­ pon requesting that Dori* I. Cappon be appointed personal representative of the estate of Anno Smith, deceased, who livad at 4850 S. Norris Rood Hastings. Michigan and who died November 4. OUT-OF-TOWN? They are missed sadly when you spend them away from home. A dollar that leaves town will never sup­ port our schools and churches or provide jobs and opportunities for our young people. All benefits are gone for good. 1991. It is also requested that the heirs at low of said deceased be determined Creditors of the deceas­ ed Ore notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal repfa*en,a,lv® or to both tho probate court and ’he (proposed) personal representative within 4 months of the date al publication al this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then bo assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. Your dollars are the very life blood of our community. You can help keep it a good place in which to live and do business when you buy and save ... at home. December 4. 1991 Jeffrey L. Youngsma (P40393I SIEGEL HUDSON GEE « F1SHER 607 North Broadway Hostings Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 Doris I. Cappon 4975 S Bedford Road Hastings. Ml 49058 Rational ~ (12 12) I*1ANK of BIa STINGS West State at Broadway Hastings, Michigan MEMBER FDIC Itsii Msiut LENDER Gun Lake Office 12850 Chief Noonday Road �Langshaw-DeLano exchange wedding vows Smith-Jackson plan July 18th wedding date Ewings to observe their golden anniversary Dianne A. DeLano, Richland, and Loren T. Langshaw, Kalamazoo, were married Aug. 10 in Richland Bible Church. She is the daughter of David and Margaret DeLano, Richland, and he is the son of Norm and Diana Langshaw of Augusta. Attendants were Debbie Peters; Shannon Collins; Brenda Spencer; Jodi Stafford; Frank and Kun Greer; Leon Mann; Donny and Shawn Gibson; and Laura Dahmer. A graduate of Gull Lake High School and Western Michigan University, the bride is a teacher in the Kalamazoo Public Schools. The bridegroom is a graduate of Gull Lake Chris­ tian High School and is employed with Wingspread Inc. They reside in Kalamazoo. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas W. Smith of Hastings are pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter. Elisa Ann, to Ross William Jackson, son of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Jackson of Lake Odessa. Elisa is a 1987 graduate of Hastings High School, attended Western Michigan Universi­ ty and is currently employed with the Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. Ross is a 1986 graduate of Lakewood High School and is currently employed with Daniels Excavating. The couple are planning a July 18. 1992 wedding, which will take place at the Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings. Mr. and Mrs. Richard N. Ewing, of Route 1, Vermontville, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 24. In addition to being Christmas Eve, the 24th I* also Mrs. Ewing’s birthday. Residents of Vermontville since 1947, Rich and Pearl Ewing have been active members of the Vermontville Congregational Church, Order of the Eastern Star, and the Masonic Lodge. Mr. Ewing served 16 years as presi­ dent of the Eaton County Soil Conservation District and Mrs. Ewing served on the Fanners’ Home Administration Board for two terms. The family is inviting anyone wishing to ex­ press congratulations to do so by participating in a "card shower." Cards may be addressed to: Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ewing, 2047 E. Michelle Drive, Phoenix, Ariz.. 85022. Legal Notices COMMON COUNCIL Reception to celebrate Ishams 50th anniversary Erways observed their 25th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Garrett N. Isham, 703 N. Ferris Ave., Hastings, will be honored on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary at a reception from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, in the Memorial Hall of the First Presyblerian Church in Hastings. The event will be hosted by the couple’s son and daughter-in-law. Thomas and Nancy Isham, and their children. Garrett and Adam. The Ishams’ many friends and acquain­ tances are invited to the reception. Light refreshments will be served. It is requested that there be no gifts. Garren Isham and the former Gertrude Finstrom were married Dec. 13. 1941. in Bryan. Ohio. • Both are lifelong residents of the Hastings area and graduates of Hastings High School. Mr. Isham worked for the E.W. Bliss Com­ pany in Hastings from 1940 to 1982, with the exception of the years 1942 to 1945, when he served in the U.S. Air Force in Guatamala, the Galapagos Islands and die Panama Canal Zone. At the time of his retirement from Bliss, he was a process supervisor. Mr. Isham has been active in the First Presbyterian Church, serving as a deacon, elder and trustee. He also served as a greeter for many years. He enjoys golf, reading and doing household "odd jobs.” He is an avid sports fan. and in his high school years nlayed foot­ ball and served as captain of the baseball team. Mrs. Isham, who worked for eight years at the Hastings Manufacturing Company, has also been active at the First Presbyterian Church, serving as a deacon and belonging to the women’s association and Circle One. She is a recipient of an honorarium from the women’s association for outstanding Christian service, an award that recognizes her longtime contributions in a number of areas of church life. She is also a member of the Hastings Women’s Club. She enjoys sewing, reading, and, with her husband, spending time with the couple’s grandchildren. She is an avid sports fan. too. Mrs. Isham has been a volunteer worker at Red Cross blood drives for 23 years. Mr. Isham has received his nine-gallon pin as a blood donor. Parker and Christine Erway of 254 Southshore Drive, Mill Lake. Battle Creek, have celebrated their 25th wedding anniver­ sary with a family celebration. Parker married the former Christine Powell on Dec. 3. 1966, at the Cedar Creek Bible Church. Their children are Paul of Houston. Texas, and Amy of Battle Creek. He is employed at Hastings Manufacturing, and she is employed at the Lantern Book and Bible House, in Battle Creek. They both are members of Cedar Creek Bi­ ble Church. Suntken-Martinez speak their wedding vows Lydia Marie Suntken and Reynaldo Mar­ tinez Jr. were united in marriage Nov. 2 at Zion Lutheran Church, Wvudland. The bride is the daughter of Marge Suntken of Sunfield and Ivan Suntken of Charlotte. The groom is the son of Reynaldo and MaryLou Martinez of Lake Odessa. Maid of honor was Angela Klingsmith, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Rebecca Jordan, Susanna Martinez, Heidi Stoel, Christy Downer and Julie Hoort. Best man was Paul Salazar, cousin of the groom. Groomsmen were Roger Salazar, Bernabe Martinez, Marc Vela, Vince Valdez and John Zendejas. The couple will reside in Sunfield. Moes celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moe recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at the Midway Motor Lodge in Grand Rapids where the couple was joined by family for the weekend. The group was joined by more family members for a banquet dinner in honor of the couple. After dinner, a presentation was made of memories by the children, and was wrap­ ped up by the children singing, "Through the Years.’’ Orton and Connie Robert will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversarv Tuesday. Dec. 17. They will be celebrating with a small lun­ cheon with their children. Michelle (Robert) and PJ. Ahearn. Jack and Jake Robert. Weeks celebrating golden anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Robert Weeks are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary . Robert and LT (Jarrard) Weeks were mar­ ried Dec. 14. 1941. Their children are Marietta and Jim Richards of Libertyville. III.; Mark and Judy Weeks of Hastings; and Linda and Coridan Wise of Lake Odessa. They have eight grand­ children. five step-grandchildren, one great grandchild and 12 step-great grandchildren. ’ Carried. 4a. Mayor Gray welcomed the Environmental Studies Class present to observe the meeting. 5. Moved by White, supported by Walton that the letter of November 25, from the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce requesting the Council to suspend enforcement of the two hour parking limit for Christmas shoppers for the month of December on the streets and In the parking lots be approved. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 6. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the note from Penny Diehl. Hostings Area Chamber of Commerce Director thanking Superintendent of Streets Jim Tobias for his help on getting the Christmas lights up In o timely fashion, be received ond placed on file. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 7. Moved by Brower, supported by Spencer that the Invitation Irom Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan Governing Board of Direc­ tors Inviting council to attend a 25th Anniversary Open House on Friday. December 6. 1991 In Battle Crook, be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 8. Moved by White, supported by Cusack that the resolution from Barry County recommending the proposed 911 emergency service district far Barry County, be received and placed on file. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 9. Moved by Walton, supported by White that tho City Attorney draw up a loose between tho City and the National Bank of Hostings on the City Parking Lot behind tho Hotel on N. Church St. for one year for $1.850.00. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Grace Olmstead to observe 100th birthday Grace E. Olmsted will observe her 100th birthday Monday, Dec. 16 at Tendercare. Hastings, where she is a patient. She was bom in a log cabin in Lee Township. Calhoun County. She married George S. Olmsted in Dec. 18. 1912. They farmed in Carlton Township until his death in 1967. She has two sons. Carl E. (deceased) and Clare S. Olmsted, eight grandchildren. 22 great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. An open house honoring her will be held at Tendercarc. 240 E. North St., from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Dec. IS. hosted by the Clare S. Olmsted family. Roberts’ to observe 25th anniversary November 25. 199 < Common Council met in regular session in the City Hall, Council Chamber!, Hastings, Michigan on Monday. November 25, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Gray presiding. 1. Present at roll call were members: White. Spencer, Campbell. Cusack. Jasperse, Brower, Walton. Watson. 2. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the minutes of the November 12, meeting be ap­ proved as corrected in *16 to read "C. Wayne Wright" and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 3. Invoices reod: Willtoms < Works$2 862.29 Consolidated Govt ServicesSI .274.17 Jones & Henry4.678.62 Kent Oil Co6.897.47 Lansing. Mercy Ambulance Servt. Inc5,724.50 Arens Excavating1.650.00 Deyo S Associated4.200.00 AK2O Salt Inc..................................... *8,182.51 Fetke & Son s Cont1.793.68 Moved by Jasperse. supported by Cusack that the above invoices be approved os reod. Yeos: Wat­ son. Walton. Bro-.ver. Jasperse. Cusack. Campbell. Spencer. White. Absent: None. Carried. 4. Moved by Cusack, supported by Spencer that the following Invoices be paid from the Contingen­ cy Fund with repayment by DDA: $1,401.00 Callen­ der & Dornbos; $38,725.00 John W. Potter Inc. Yeas: White. Spencer. Campbell, Cusack, Jasperse, B-ower. Walton, Watson. Absent: None. Barry County Marriage Licenses Dennis K. Todd. Hastings and LaruaLee Armour. Hastings. Joseph Thomas Hildreth. Hastings and Ronda Ann Benner. Hastings. Richard S. Brandenburg. Lake Odessa and Joyce Emily Faught. Woodland. Birth Announcements GIRL. Abigail Frances, born Oct. 25 at 10:20 a.m. to Joseph and Linda Siska of Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 12 ozs.. 20 inches long. Carried. 10. Councilperson Walton stated that the Boy Scout Paper Bln is gone from Tyden Park and that Ken Neil of Hastings Sanitary Service will be pick­ ing up papers now and will put his own bin in there. 11. Moved by Walton, supported by Spencer that the City Attorney draw up a lease on the house at Fish Hatchery Pork for rent of $250.00 per month far one year effective January 1. 1992. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 12. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Walton that the request for transfer of on Industrial Facilities Certificate from Summit Steel to Louis Podnos Iron ond Metal Company be set for a public hearing on December 9. 15 7 45 p.m. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 13. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Watson, that the JEDC minutes of the October 9. meeting be received ond placed on file Yoos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 14. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Cusock that the council confirm tho request of the Mayor to name Judy Myers of the Assessor Office os Deputy Assessor. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 15. Moved by Wotson. supported by Spencer that the Police report for October 1991 be received ond filed. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 16. Joe Rahn. Executive Director of JEDC was present with the owner of a Taxi Cab service in Bottle Creek and Kalamazoo. City Attorney Jim Fisher stated that the City has on ordinance gover­ ning taxi cabs and drivers but felt the regulations on insurance ond rates should not be governed by the City. Councilman Jasperse stated that the Or­ dinance Committee recommends as does the City Attorney that the Taxicab ordinance should be recinded. (Above owner is interested in locating a laxi service in Hastings.) Moved by Spencer, sup­ ported by Walton that the matter concerning Tax­ icabs ond drivers be referred to the Ordinance Committee. Yeas All. Absent: None. Carried. 17. Mayor Gray recognized Harold Hawkins in the audience our new Second Word Aiderman who will toke his seat on council os of January 1 , 1991 18. Moved by Campbell, supported by Spencer to adjourn at 8:11 p.m. Reod ond approved: Mary Lou Gray. Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (12/12) PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Com­ mission on Wednesday. December 18, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall. 10115 South Norris Rood, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered at this public hearing include, in brief, the fallowing: 1. The proposed rezoning, upon the application of Robert Kelley, of that land within Prairieville Township described os bounded on the East and Southern part by Doster Rood, bounded on the North by South Doster Lake Road, and bounded on the West by the Proirieville Township boundary line. The aforementioned property is proposed to be rezoned from the existing "A‘ Agricultural Zon­ ing classification to a "R-2" Single Family and Two Family Medium Density Residential Zoning classification. 2. Consideration of the application of John Welch far the rezonlng from on existing “A" Agricultural District zoning classification to a pro­ posed "C-l" Rural Area Conveneince Commercial District zoning classification of property located at 11323 Doster Rood, within Prairieville Township. It is also proposed to amend the Prairieville Township Master Land Use Plan so as fa change the land use classification of the aforementioned Irom its presenl "Agricultural" Land Use classifica­ tion to o proposed "Commercial" Land Use classification. 3. Consideration of the amendment of Section 6.0B.3.b of the Prairieville Township Zoning Or­ dinance so as fa odd specific restrictions pertain­ ing to accessory buildings used as guest houses allowed as a special land use In the "R-l" Single Family. Low Density. Residential District toning classification. The proposed regulations Include the requirement that guest houses may not (I) con­ tain kitchen facilities (2) have more than one bathroom ond two other rooms. (3) have a living area exceeding 480 square feet (4) have more than one story, and/or (5) be rented or used lor com­ mercial purposes. Such guest houses would be limited to housing guests of tho occupants of the principal residents of the porcel and no more than one guest house would be permitted on a parcel of land. Such other ond further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission as the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Zoning Ordinance ond Township Land Use Master Plan ond Map ond the proposed amendments thereto may be examined at the Prairieville Township Holl located at 10115 South Norris Road within the Township at any reasonable time from ond after the first publication of this notice until ond including the time of public hear­ ing ond may be further examined at the public hearing. The Prairieville Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above-mentioned proposed zoning amendments at or following the public hearing. All interested persons are invited to be present to participate in discussion on the matter. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Sheri Armintrout. Secretary Proirieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Rood Delton. Michigan 49046 (616) 623-2664 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING To: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that o public hearing will be held by Prairieville Township Planning Commis­ sion on Wednesday. December 18. 1991 at 7:30 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall. 10115 South Norris Rood, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the item(s) to be con­ sidered of this Public hearing include, in brief the following: 1. Linda Hawthorn. 12218 Burchett Road, has ap­ plied for a Special Land Use permit far a home oc­ cupation for astrology Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission os the public hearing. All interested persons are invited fa be present to participate in the discussion on the matter. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Sheri Armintrout. Secretory Prairieville Township Hall 1015 Soutf Norris Rood Delton. Michigan 49046 (616) 623-2664 (12/12) �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 12, 1991 COU NTY...cont/nued from page 1 Board had held evening meetings one summer "and nobody came." She also said she believed evening meetings would be a handicap to the board because it wouldn’t have access to county staff if they were needed. "It's been tried, and it didn’t work," she said. Hoare said she has heard some people express in the past that if evening meetings were held all the time more younger people could run for county board seats, but she said the actual County Board meetings "are the least of our work." She noted that a county board position is time consuming and tl\at commissioners often have other evening meetings besides various half-day meetings during the daytime to fulfill their commission duties. In addition to board committee work, commissioners are required to serve on various agency boards that are affiliated with services provided to the county. Commissioner Orvin Moore told the board that he has heard comments from citizens on both sides, those who favor morning meetings and those who would like evening sessions. “I've had as many for as against" Kalamazoo County holds evening meetings, he said. Another nearby county tried evening meetings with only "sporadic attendance." “I feel real strong, that as elected officials, we must be accountable to our public," he said, stating that he thought the board should try having some evening meetings. "We have to afford people the opportunity (of evening meetings),” Smith said. "If they don’t attend, we can revert back (to mornings)." Sean Lester, a citizen in the audience, said he didn’t think the time of the meetings meant “a hill of beans" to the public, because generally the business conducted is "boring" to an outsider. Lester did say he would like budget hearings and zoning issues that come before the board to be held in the evenings. "I think it will be a six months waste of time. When no one shows up, you're going to look pretty silly," Lester said. Ward Weiler, a citizen who attends nearly all the board meetings, said he won't attend evening meetings. The evening schedule, he said, "will not do you any good. "I've offered money to have people come (to meetings)," Weiler joked. "They will not come." Board Chairman Ted McKelvey said evening meetings didn't work well with his VHTAI) SERVICES schedule, but that he would be willing to try it. "We can't be accused of not being responsive," Commissioner Marjorie Radant said of the schedule change. Regarding another matter, Radant, chairwoman of the board's Personnel Committee, reported that the judges and staffs of the local Circuit, Probate-Juvenile and District courts had been asked if they would be willing to contribute toward the increased costs of their health insurance coverage, as other employees do. but that she had only received a response from Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster who said no. "1 will not ask the staff who are presently underpaid to take a decrease in compensation by now paying an insurance cost allocation from the county to them," Judge Shuster said Wednesday. "The Circuit Court's total staff consists of three people, one court reporter, one research clerk-bailiff, one court administrator who does all the administrative tasks as well as all case handling, scheduling, typing and everything else. "The Circuit Court has traditionally struggled to adjust to its constantly increasing volume of work and yet not increase its staff," Shuster said. In a letter to the judges, Radant said the county has had a policy in effect for a number of years, in which employees have been requested to make payment for their health insurance coverage it it exceeds $250 per month. If it does, the county and employees share the increase. The county will pay 50 cents for each dollar increase and the employee matches the amount. Costs of the Master Medical IV Plan for two-person and family coverage will exceed $250 in 1992. "While the Personnel Committee recognizes that it is very difficult to require judges or the non-represented direct employees of the judge to make these kinds of payments, we feel that if we are requiring our lower salary employees to do this we should also request that the judges give serious consideration to making a contribution toward their health insurance coverage," Radant said in the letter. Court employees are exempt from joining the County Courthouse Employees Association and are hired directly by die judge rather than through the county personnel process. In other business, the board: •Heard a report that there has been overcrowding at the county jail for seven consecutive days. "We have to do something to correct this," McKelvey said. When overcrowding occurs for that length of time, some jail inmates have to be released earlier than their sentences require. •Adopted a resolution honoring and thanking former Commissioner Paul Kiel for his "services on behalf of senior citizens in Barry County and the region." Kiel, who started his tenure as a commissioner in January 1979 and retired in December 1988, was appointed to the County Commission on Aging in 1979 and to the Area Agency on Aging in 1978. He continued to represent the county on both aging boards until resigning recently. •Heard that the county has the option of designating the Department of Public Health as its coordinating agency for substance abuse programs or retaining its existing agency, which is the Kalamazoo Human Services Department. The matter has been referred to County Coordinator Judy Peterson and County Substance Abuse Services Director Brian Shumway. Under a state executive order, the state Office of Substance Abuse has been transferred into the Michigan Department of Public Health. •Learned that no Michigan counties will receive remonumentation grants during 1992. The county is interested in remonumenting key surveying points in the county with an up-to-date survey. Remonumentation would provide permanent and accurate documents of the locations of each corner of every section in all the townships. Only about 25 percent of the section corners have been remonumented,1 while some have old stones or clay markers. Funds for the remonumentation project are to be partially paid by fees sent to the state from the filing of deeds in the Register of Deeds Office. The board received a Idler from the State Survey and Remonumentation Commission that it cannot distribute grant application forms for remonumentation without approved administrative rules, which are still in draft­ stage. Without the rules, no grants can be distributed. •Nominated Wes Robinson and Elvin East to three year terms on the County Parks & Recreation Board land appointed Jim Schnackenberg to represent the drain commissioner on that boa.J. Wayne Miller was appointed to fill the remainder of Paul Kiel's term (until Dec. 31,1992) on the Area Agency on Aging Board and Mary Jane Miller was named as Commissioner Michael Smith’s alternate. Robert Shaffer and Donna Battisfore-Krebs were nominated for terms on the County Commission on Aging Board. Carolyn Coleman and Kathy Mace were nominated to three-year terms on the County Mental Health Board. Hastings Area HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South ut M-79. BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995 Cathy Cotant. choir director. Sunday morning 9:45 a.m.. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.. Morning Worship; 4:45 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. Hastings, Ml 49058. Sunday Ser­ vices: Bible Classes 10 a.m.. Wor­ ship 11 a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister. Phone 945-2938. Focus on the Family video scries begins Sept. 4-Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. One Nation Under God Bible Correspondence Course. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. (The Bible Church) Bring Your Bible. 600 Powell Road. I mile East of Hastings. Our Motto: "The Bible, the whole Bi­ ble, and nothing but the Bible". Sunday School - 9:45 a m. for all ages. Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m. Thursday 7:30 prayer meeting and softball for the youth. Pastor Emeritus. Rus Sarver. Phone 945-9224. Every Sunday is Friend­ ship Day. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 3887 Coats Grove Road. Pastor Ben Her­ ring. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service 10:45 a.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3185 N. Broadway. Hutings, MI 49058. Pastor Carl Litchfield. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974. Worship Services — Sunday. 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. 4-H meets Mondays, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesdays. 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers, 801 Barber Rd.. Hastings. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church Streets. Philip L. Brown. Pastor. Church phone FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. .309 616/945-9574. Barrier free building with elevator lo all floors. Sunday E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Michigan School 9:30 a.m.. Morning Wor­ 948-8004. James R. Barrett. Asst. ship 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. (nursery­ Pastor Sunday Services: Sunday attendant). Middle High Youth and School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship ( Senior High Youth 5:30 p.m. Broadcast of worship service over Service. Jr. Church up to 4th WBCH AM FM al 10:30 a.m. Grade; 6:00. Evening Service. Mondays Children’s Choir 3:00 Wednesday; 6:30 Awana Clubs; CHURCH OF THE 7:00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman p.m. Monday through Friday Nar­ NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Prycr cotics Anonymous 12:00 noon. way. James Lcitzman Pastor. Sun­ meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir Wednesday Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Thursdays Bell Choir 6:30 p.m.; pracice. Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m.; Co­ .School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p m. Even­ HASTINGS FIRST Dependents Anonymous 8:30 p m. Saturday Men’s Study Group 8:15 ing Service. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Services for Adults, Peens and Hastings. Michigan. G. Kent a.m.; Co-Dcpendents Anonymous Keller. Pastor. Eileen Higbee. Dir. 9a.m.m. Saturday. Dec. 14 - "The Children. Christian Ed. Sunday. Dec. 15 Crossing" Benefit Concert for THORNAPPLE VALLEY 9:30 and 11:10 Morning Worship Barry County Habitat for Humanity WORD O F F A I T H Services. Nursery provided. Broad: at Central Auditorium 6:30 p.m. FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake cast of 9:30 service over WBCHSunday. Dec. 15 - Third Sunday in Rd. Jeffrey A Arnett. Pastor. AM and FM: 9:50 Church School Advent. The Cantata. "Light of the Church Office phone WS-2549. for All ages, including new Adult World" during 11:00 a.m. Service, Sunday workship 8:30 a.m ami Class; 10:30 Coffee Hour in the featuring several soloists from 10:30 a in Sunday Childrens Dining Room, 4:00 Junior High chancel choir and mixture of Church. Tuesday prayer and share Fellowship; 5:00 Confirmation readings and music. (There will be lime 9:30 a m. Wednesday evening class; 7:30 New Members Seminar no 8:30 a.m. service today); Senior service 6.30 p.m. Youth group at the Manse - 1004 W. Green. High Swiss Steak Dinner 12:15 to meets Wednesday 6;.30 p.m. also 2.00 p.m. with proceeds for sum­ Monday - 7:30 Trustees Meeting. Nursery avaltable lor all services. mer outreach project. Monday. Wednesday - 9:30 Women's Bring the whole family. Organisation Board Meeting; 7:30 Dec. 16 - Serendipity Bible Study. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC Chancel Choir Practice Saturday. 9:00a.m. Tuesday. Dec. 17 - U.M. Men Dinncr/Prngram 6:30 p.m. CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson. 7.00 Concern Group <2 Meeting al Wednesday. Dec. 18 Priscilla Father Charles Fisher. Pastor. Chris and Pat Warren's home for UMW Circle 9:30 a.m.; Prayer Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m . Sunday Potluck Group 11:30 a.m.; UMW Lunchen Masses K OO a.m. and 11 :15 a m . ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN 12:00 Noon. Saturday. Dec. 21 ConlessKMis Saturday 4:00-4.30 CHURCH Part of the Anglican Goodwill Class Christmas Party p.m. Catholic Church of the Diocese of 7:00 p.m. Tuesday. Dec. 24 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, the midwest. 2415 McCann Rd.. Ir­ Christmas Candlelight Services 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton. ving, Michigan. Phone 795-2370. 7:00 and 11:00 p.m. Pastor. Phone 945 9414. Sunday. Sunday 10:00 a.m. Holy Commu­ Dec 15 - 8:00 Holy Communion. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF nion; 5 p.m. Evening Prayer. 1928 9 30 Church School (all ages): Book of Common prayer used at all GOD, 1674 West State Road. 10:45 Holy Communion; 5:00 services. Hastings. Michigan, James A. Children's Christmas Program Campbell. Pastor. Sunday School followed by supper. Thursday. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ Dec. 12 - 11:30 Ruth Circle; 7:30 ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery Ad. Choir; 8:00 AA. Saturday. Terry Lane (at Starr School Road). provided. Sunday Evening Service Dec. 14 - 1:00-3:00 Children s Philip R. Colburn. Pastor. Church at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities Christmas Progr Rch. Monday. phone number is 945-2170, if no 7:00 p.m. arc: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ Dec. 16 - 6:00 Positive Parenting. answer, call 945-3355. Saturday ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); 7:300 Motion Choir. Tuesday. services are: Sabbath Schmit al 9:20 Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz Dec. 17 - 3:00 Choir School; 4:00 a.m. (for all ages), and Worship (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Service al 11:00 a.m. Prayer Organ Study. Wednesday. Dec. 18 Teen Bible 'Quiz (ages 13-19); 6:00 Men's Bible St.; 10:30 Meetings Tuesdays. 7:00-8:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study - no age limits. Wordwalchcrs; 3:15-4:45 Young The community is invited. Sabbath. BANFIELD UNITED Spirits; 6.00 Advent Supper. 7:00 December 14 is the annual METHODIST CHURCH. Rev Christmas service, al 11:00 a.m. Vespers. Stephen Supp. after Merlin Pratt. Worship 9 a.m. and An all-church Christmas party is INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF Sunday School 10:15 a m. Wednes­ planned for December 14 al 6:00 CHRIST, P.O. Box 558. Hastings. day. 9:30 a.m.. Alive in Christ Bi­ p.m Our Community Service Ml 49058 (meeting behind River ble Study at Banfield and 7 p.m. at Center. 502 E. Green Street, is Bend Travel Agency. State St.) Country Chapel. UMYS 6:30 every open to the public on Monday and Minister. Jim Sandusky Phone Sunday night at Country Chapel ex­ Wednesday. 9-12 mxHt. To make 945 2026. Sunday Services 9:30 cept first Sunday of the month. sure your needs are met. please call a.m.. Bible School; 10 30 a.m.. Banfield 945-2361 for an appointment for Morning Worship; 6 30 p.m.. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH Evenig Worship; Bible Study. 7:00 clothing. OF GOD. 502 E Bond. Hastings. p.m. Thursday. • Pastor Glenn Smith, phone 948-2529. Sunday School 1000 a.m . Worship 11:00a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m Wednesday Ser­ The Church Page is Paid for by vice — 7:00 p.m Facility equipped The Hastings Banner, the Churches, for the handicapped and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Delton Area Cotnplale Preicriplion Svfvice OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK CATHOLIC CHURCH. 6547 HASTINGS SAVINGS I LOAN ASSOCIATION Laccy Rd.. Lacey. Mass: Sunday 8:30 a m. Hostings ond lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hostings FLEXFABINCORPORATED of Hostings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Mambci FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway HasUngs BOSLEY PHARMACY ’ Proso.pl.o-’i ■ 118 5. Jctlcrson 945 3429 ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC .CHURCH. 11252 Fiona Rd . Delton. Masses. Saturday. •p.m.. Sunday. 11 a m. 5.00 CHURCH OF GOD. 7th DAY, Banficld. Michigan. Services 10 a.m. each Saturday Call 671-4100. or Box 42. Bedford. Mich 49020 CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi S.. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623 2285. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6 00 p m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p.m HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Nashville Area Hastoigi Michigan ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. Charles Fisher. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Saturday Mass 6:30 p m. Sunday Mass at 9:30 a.m ( ^00 Gladys L Cook ( HASTINGS - Gladys L Cook, 94 of 2895 East Quimby Road, Hastings and formerly of Welcome Corners, passed away Saturday, December 7, 1991 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Cook was bom on February 17,1897 in Pentwater, the daughter of Almon and Oretta (Rhoades) Gilbert. She came to Hastings area in the early 1900s and attended Barry County Rural schools, graduating in 1916 from Hast­ ings High School. She went on to receive her teachers certification from the Old Barry Coun­ ty Normal. She then taught in Barry County rural schools for about six years. She was married to Theodore R. Cook on April 24,1920. She and her husband farmed for many years, primarily in the Welcome Comers area of Carlton Township in Barry County. She was a member of Welcome Comers United Methodist Church. Church Pianist, teacher and Sunday’School superintendant, Welcome Corners Ladies Aid Society and a former member of Hastings First Baptist Church. 1 Mrs. Cook is survived by daughters, Orretta (Betty) Platt of Hastings, Jean Anderson of Belle Glade, Florida; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, Almon Gilbert of Fremont. She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore on November 7, 1987; sister, Gertrude Gilbert; brother, Earl Gilbert. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 10 at the Wren Funeral Home with the Reverend Carl Litchfield officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Welcome Comers United Methodist Church. ( James L Womack ) HASTINGS - James L Womack, 44 of 802 Fisher Road. Hastings, passed away Sunday, December 8, 1991 at his residence. Mr. Womack was bom on March 2,1947 in Marshall, the son of Oiddie and Roberta (Baker) Womack. He was raised in the Marshall area and attended Marshall schools, graduating in 1965 from Marshall High School where he participated in football. He was married to Elna S. Walker on July 10, 1971. He came io Hastings in 1971 from Marshall and has resided al his present address for the past 20 years. Mr. Womack was employed at the New York Carpet World Store in Jackson as assis­ tant manager. Previous employment included: service mananger of Hastings Chrysler dealer­ ship, service manager for the former Al Signs Tire Service in Hastings, manager of Hastings Motor Parts. He was a member and past president of Hast­ ings Lions Club, Hastings First United Methodist Church and Sunday school teacher, long lime HYAA football and baseball coach, and was an Eagle Scout recipient. Mr. Womack is survived by his wife, Elna; daughter, Kimberly Womack; son, Matthew Womack both at home; mother, Roberta Womack of Marshall; brother, Glen Womack of Ceresco; sister, JoAnne Womack of Marshall; eight nieces and nephews including James and Sheila Womack of Marshall; mother-in-law, Wilma Walker of Marshall; two sisters-in-law, Marcene Walker Hudson of Battle Creek. Dorene Smith of Battle Creek; brother-in-law Daryl Walker of Fairhaven. He was preceded in death by his father Oiddie J. Wamack in 1975. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December II, at Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Philip L. Brown officiating. Burial was in Oak Ridge Cemetery m Marshall. Memorial contributions may be made lo James L. Womack Memorial Fund. Share LOCAL NEWS with friend or a family member who's moved away. SUBSCRIBE TODAY to...The BANNER Call (616)948-8051 Q Bradley M. Humphrey HASTINGS - Bradley M. Humphrey. 18 of 2771 South Bedford Road, Hastings passed away Thursday, December 5, 1991 at Portage View Hospital. Mr. Humphrey was bom on April 27, 1973 in Battle Creek, the son of Donald and Marval (Siam) Humphrey. He was raised in Hastings and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1991. He was presently attending Michigan Technical University at Houghton, studying mechanical engineering. Mr. Humphrey is survived by his parents, Donald and Marval Humphrey of Hastings; paternal grandmother Reatha Humphrey of Hastings. He was preceded in death by one sister, Angela Ann Humphrey in 1976. Funeral services were held Monday, Decem­ ber 9 at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Michael J Anton officiating. Burial was al Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. (~ Bruton J. DeCocker ) HASTINGS - Bruton J. DeCocker. 84 of Hastings, passed away Saturday, December 7, 1991 at Thomapple Manor. Mr. DeCocker was bom on August 9, 1907 in Allegania County, Pennsylvania, the son of Accill and Anna (Vunlunker) DeCocker. He attended school in Ohio. He moved to Hastings in 1929 and farmed in the Hastings area since 1979. He was married to Theresa DeCocker. He was a member of the St. Rose of Lima Church, 4th Degree of Knights of Columbus. Mr. DeCocker is survived by one sister, Germaine Kirby of Mesquite, Texas; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife; There­ sa on April 4, 1967. Funeral Mass was held Tuesday, December 10, at St. Rose of Lima Church with Father Charles H. Fischer officiating. Burial was at Mt. Calvery Cemetety. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose of Lima Church. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. Q Rolland A. Bennett y MIDDLEVILLE - Rolland A. Bennett. 72, passed away Wednesday, December 4,1991 at Michigan Veterans Facility, Grand Rapids. Mr. Bennett was bom on June 2, 1919 in Grand Rapids, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bennett. He was raised in Grandville, and attended Grandville Schools. He was married to Mary L. Mattingly on April 23, 1949 in Allegan and lived in Middle­ ville for 26 years. Mr. Bennett worked for Friend Re-Steel Ironworker, retiring after 33 years. He was a Veteran of World War 11 with the United States Army. He was a member of the Ironworkers Local 340, Middleville VFW Post 7548, Great Lakes Sled Dog Association. He was an avid sportsman. Mr. Bennett is survived by his wife, Mary L. Bennett; three daughters, Jeanne (Bernie) I laic of Rockford, Kristie Ramsey of Grand Rapids, Penny Adams of Cedar Springs; seven grand­ children, three sisters, Dorothy (Larry) Lovins of Lakeview, Neva (Otto) Warner of Grand Rapids, Sonya (Al) Krzykwa of Grand Rapids; two brothers, Jack (Linda) Bennett of Grand Rapids. Earl (Virginia) Bennett of Lamont; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael R. Bennett on October 8, 1979. Funeral services were held Saturday. December 7 at the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville with Pastor Monte Hell officiating. Burial was in Ml. I lope Cemetery. Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzhcimers Association in Barry County or the Middleville VFW Post 754X George H. Miller ) HASTINGS - George H. Miller, 77 of Hast­ ings passed away Saturday, December 7,1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Miller was bom on October 12,1914 in Allegan County, the son of Frank (Palmyra) Elizabeth (LaGrange) Miller. He was raised in Wayland and attended Wayland schools, graduating in. 1932. He was married to Henrietta L. Siemoneit on July 25, 1934. Mr. Miller managed Texaco and Sinclair Gas Stations in Middleville, and was employed at Haven and Busch in Grand Rapids and retired. He was an avid sportsman. Mr. Miller is survived by his wife, Henrietta L. Miller; three daughters, Evelyn Troyer of Hastings, Karen Mugridge of Delton, Donna (Donald) Meyering of Comstock Park; 10 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Frances Streeter of Wayland; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Elmer and Dorothy Fischer of Middleville. Memorial services were held Thursday, December 12 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Reverend Lynn Wagner offi­ ciating. Burial was at Maplewood Cemetery, Hopkins. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or Middleville Ambulance Service. ( Gladys M. Bottum) BRIGHTON - Gladys M. Bottum, 73 of Brighton passed away Friday, December 6, 1991 at Sl Joseph Mercy Hospital. Ann Arbor following a short illness. Mrs. Bottum was born December 5.1918 »n Lebannon, Tennessee, the daughter of William and Minnie (Bartlett) Nichols. On December 26, 1950 she was married to Edward W. Bottum in Detroit, moving to Brighton in 1956. Mrs. Bottum was instrumental in the developement of Refrigeration Research. Inc., which was founded in Detroit in 1944, moving to Brighton in 1949. Surviving in addition to her husband. Edward are two daughters, Gladys E. Bottum and Mrs. Michael (Nancy) Ramalia; one son, Edward W. (Heather) Bottum, all of Brighton; two grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Mildred A. McGraw of Detroit; several nieces and' nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, Decem­ ber 9 from the Keehn Funeral Home will) Reverend Gene Sorensen officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, Brighton. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the Ameri­ can Heart Association in memory of Mrs. Bottum. Envelopes available al the funeral home. C Sue Y. Morgan) MIDDLEVILLE - Sue Y. Morgan. 70 of Middleville, passed away Saturday, December 7, 1991 at her home. Mrs. Morgan was born on June 9. 1921 in Tacoma, Washington. She was raised in Cali­ fornia and attended USC and Eastern Michigan University. She was married to William R. Morgan on May 4, 1947. Mrs. Morgan was employed al Vermontvil­ le. Middleville and Caledonia Public Schools for 30 years. She was a member of the Middleville O.E.S. and the Episcopal Church. Mrs. Morgan is survived by her husband, William R. Morgan; children: Patricia Johnson of Lowell, Annette Bisard of Caledonia. William K. (Michelle) Morgan of Grand Rapids; five grandchildren; one sister of Chicago. She was preceded in death by one grandson. Memorial services were held Wednesday. December 11 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Reverend Lynn Wagner officiat­ ing. Burial was at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to BarnCommunity Hospice or SIDS Foundation. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 12, 1991 — Page b FINANCIAL /unmhaiby City revises regulations for taxis Mark 0. Christensen of Edward D. Jones & Co. An estate plan protects your heirs from unnecessary taxes Each year thousands of people who have worked hard and invested wisely lose half or more of their estates to various state and local taxes. Unfortunately, the tragedy of poor estate planning is not limited only to the unin­ formed. William H. Myers Jr., a Naples. Fla., attorney writing for the "Wall Street Journal.'’ found that 65 percent of executives questioned in a nationwide survey have not estate plan. Why? Misunderstanding of what makes an estate plan could be a major reason. "Many ex­ ecutives think a will is sufficient." says Myers. "Others naively claim they have plen­ ty of life insurance.'' Wills and life insurance arc part of an estate plan, but they arc not the entire plan. The purpose of an estate plan is simply to distribute your assets after death to the people and organizations you designate. How you do this constitutes your estate plan. Myers suggests that an effective estate plan must answer three questions: "Whom or what do you want to benefit? What arc the best means to pass your assets to your beneficiaries? And. what are the tax conse­ quences of your actions, and how can you minimize them?” Tax laws frequently change, so it is recom­ mended that you find an attorney who specializes in estate planning. If you intend to change your state of residence after you retire, your attorney should be familiar with that state's probate, income, gift and estate tax laws in addition to the federal laws. Once you select an attorney, it is necessary to list all your assets. Your bank or financial adviser can help you prepare this financial statement. It should include real estate, securities, bank accounts, retirement funds, insurance and all other assets of value. To this list add your liabilities, debts and obligations. Finally, write down how you want all these assets divided. Be specific as to names, organizations, amounts and anything else you wish to add. Remember, the purpose of this plan is to distribute your wealth as you wish and not leave it to the discretion of the slate. With this information, your estate attorney can put your wishes into proper legal language and advise you if there arc any problems. A knowledgeable attorney working with you and your financial advisor can be invaluable in protecting your estate from unnecessary tax liabilities. For many people, estate planning is a pro­ ject often put off until tomorrow. The pro­ blem with procrastinating, however, is that half your estate could be lost to federal estate taxes. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close Change AT&T 37V. + ’/. Amerltech 62V. + V. 56V. Anheuser-Busch + 1V. 10V. Chrysler —IV. Clark Equipment 21V. —2'1. CMS Energy 17V. -V. Coca Cola 71V, Dow Chemical 47V. —1V. Exxon 56V. —2'1. Family Dollar 31 + 1V. Ford 24V. -V. General Motors 28V. —VI. Great Lakes Bancorp 7V. —V. — Hastings Mfg. 38 IBM 86V. —4 JCPenney 50V. —2V. + 4V. Johnson & Johnson 104 Kmart 39V. —1 Kellogg Company 110V. —1V. McDonald's 34V. + ’/. Sears 33V. - 1V. Southeast Mich. Gas 16V. -V. Spartan Motors 18V. +1 Upjohn 38V, —2V. Gold $368.00 + $4.50 Sliver $4.01 —$.02 Dow Jones 2863.86 —65.74 Volume 193,000,000 by David T. Young Editor An ordinance to repeal most rules govern­ ing taxi service in Hastings was approved Monday night by the Hastings City Council. Council unanimously adopted a new or­ dinance that repeals the more than 20-y ear-old measure. The move means the city is getting out of regulating taxi services, except that liability insurance will continue to be required. City officials at a meeting last month pointed out that most of the provisions includ­ ed in the old ordinance are unnecessary because they are covered by state laws. Also prompting the move was news two weeks ago that John Cafarreli. owner of the Battle Creek Cab Co., is considering offering cab service to Hastings and Barry County. In another matter Monday, council approv­ ed a request for transfer of a liquor license for the Little Brown Jug tavern to Bruce and Claudia Frank. Also approved was a transfer of an in­ dustrial facilities exemption certificate from Summit Steel Processing Co. to Louis Padnos Iron & Metal Co. Padnos recently acquired Summit Steel. A public hearing Monday night on the transfer request drew no comments. The tax abatement, first approved for Sum­ mit Steel in 1986, is good until 1994. In other business, the council: — Referred to the Streets Committee an of­ fer from Hastings Manufacturing of a portion of property the firm wants to dispose of at the east end of Colfax Street. Hastings Manufac­ turing officials suggested the city that a por­ tion of the property be converted into a tur­ naround or a cul-de-sac. — Referred to the Property Committee a request from Bob Edwards to obtain property where might build a new entrance to Bob's Restaurant on the east side of the building. — Approved the purchase of a 1992 Ford Crown Victoria police cruiser under a state purchasing plan for S 14.366. a savings of more than S2.5OO over what the department’s last new cruiser cost. Police Chief Jerry Sarver also was authoriz­ ed to take bids on the vehicle that will be replaced by the new car. — Decided that the city will use its own chipper for Christmas trees in the wake of news that Recycling in Barry County will not be able to provide the service this year because of lack of funding. — Approved the low bid of S4.977 from M&H Construction for demolishing a house on Mill Street near the waler treatment plant. The house has been used for police and fire training exercises. — Approved a one-ycar lease for $1,850 with National Bank of Hastings for use of a ci­ ty parking lot. — Renewed a contract with Chuck Randle of C & R Appliance to clean City Hall at $388.50 per week, which represents a 4 per­ cent increase. Council members pointed out that the fee for the service had not been in­ creased for several years. — Adopted a resolution permitting an in­ crease of 2 percent in retirement benefits for employees. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a public Hearing on Monday, January 6,1992, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall, Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan to consider the rezoning request of Pennock Hospital to rezone their property from R-S (Residential Surburban) & R-2 (One Family Residential) to A-0 (Apartment and Office) on W. Green St. described as Lots 17,18, and 19 of Supervisor Chase’s addition to the City of Hastings, as shown on the map below. This notice is given pursuant to Section 3.260 (4) (b) of the Hastings Zon­ ing Ordinance. Minutes of said meeting will be available for public inspectlbn at the of­ fice of the City Clerk, City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. Sharon Vickery City Clerk D-2 Give the perfect gift to a friend or family member who has moved away...a BANNER SUBSCRIPTION <8fc> Call 948-8051 A—0 ZONING Congratulations ERIC SOYA HOLIDAY CLEARANCES on your 203 Bowling Score! We knew the “President of Hastings" was destined to do great things! Love. Dad, Mom & Andy CHRISTMAS DINNER The Hastings First United Methodist Church is extending an invitation for a Christmas Dinner in Celebration of the Birth of our Lord Jesus Christ This will be on Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25 from 3-5 p.m. ...and will be FREE OF CHARGE Please notify Love. Inc. (616) 043.0555 or the church office (616) 945-9574 by Dec. 21sl, ___________lo place your reservation. FOR SALE 1989 Chev. Corsica 4 Dr., air, AM/FM stereo, 50,000 miles. CONTACT MARV Hastings City Bank 945-9535 • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Dec 10. 1991 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St.. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m, Monday through Friday. Service is not a forgotten word at Thermogas! 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JCPenney DOWNTOWN HASTINGS ~ �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 12, 1991 Vieuimiiil ..AND FOR AH W TOWS WE amiWERS-UJTS WDUJTSOF cmeKE'i Students should be proud ofrecycling presentation Just when you think that today's teen-agers care only about MTV, Nintendo or the post-game dance Friday night, along come six Hastings High School students to prove you're dead wrong. It happened last Monday night at the Hastings City Council meeting, where six young people, Shannon Fuller, Jenny Johnson, Malyka deGoa, Chelsea Adams, Angelle Cooklin and Mark Peterson, put together an impressive presentation to the council. They were advocating a curbside recycling program for the city. They came armed with graphics and information sheets (printed on recycled paper, of course) and with commitment and enthusiasm that perhaps we grown-ups have failed to recognize properly. They did their homework, too, by showing how other nearby communities are recycling at curbsides and by taking a survey of 200 local residents and passing along the results. Some of them showed up two weeks before their presentation just to get a feel for how a council meeting is run. The students conducted themselves in an adult and professional manner. They presented the facts and made a compelling case for what they were seeking. Essentially, they maintained that a curbside recycling program could be done in conjunction with local refuse collection and could be paid for by a 50-cent-per-week surcharge for each household. A state act allows for such a surcharge. But what the students were told was that prospects don't look good for that to happen. They were told they would have to do a lot more research and paper work and talk to the right people to even begin to make a realistic change. Unfortunately, problems as serious as the environment do not have easy solutions, they were told. We would hate to see six young people's solid efforts wasted. But after they heard about what would need to be done to make curbside recycling a reality in Hastings, it may have seemed to them that they weren't being heard. And they still have to wonder why curbside recycling can work in Lake Odessa, Kalamazoo and Wayland, but not in Hastings. The last response this group would want to hear would be the equivalent of "That's nice, kids. Now run along and play." But this drama was not simply the idealism of youth versus the realism of older folks. The stakes are much higher. When we pass on the torch, we older folks will have left young people with mountains of trash and pollution. We need to do something soon, before our children and grandchildren are orerrun-by our own waste. It would be fruitful if this demonstrated youthful commitment and enthusiasm could work in tandem with cider, perhaps more realistic thinking. We'd like to see something happen, whatever it takes. The six young people should not hang their heads, thinking that they worked hard for nothing. In the aftermath of Monday night's meeting, we'd like to see them become more determined, rather than discouraged. They did well and they should be proud. As Councilman William Cusack said to their teachers after it was all over Monday night, "I think they (the students) deserve an A." Political contributions shouldn’t yield harrassment Letter to the Editor: Dec. 5 ‘Viewpoint’ was biased opinion To The Editor: Being a resident of Barry County 1 read the Banner weekly, to be informed of local events and news. After reading your comments published in the “Viewpoint” section on Dec. 5, I am of the impression it should have been captioned “Biased Opinion.” I wonder, if the timely article, printed just before the recall election, has a motive? Had you been informed, would you have published all the facts pertaining to the recall? This ^tings Banner) Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President Stephen Jacobs Treasurer would allow the concerned voters to decide for themselves how to vote on the issue. I know personally many of the people in­ volved, and 1 have yet to hear the word “revenge” used by either side, to resolve the issue. Let's be fair, Mr. Editor, and publish un­ biased "Viewpoints.” I’m willing to sign my name: Bonnie McLeod Woodland To The Editor: In the fairly recent past. 1 made a couple of campaign contributions to a Republican politi­ cian in an out-of-state gubernatorial race. The total amount involved was less than $100. Interestingly, I received a telephone call from a newspaper in Michigan's largest metropolitan area and answered the reporter's questions coveming the campaign contribu­ tion. Subsequently, my response was printed on page 10A of the paper's Nov. 17 issue as part of the continuation of a front page cover story. I found this unusual because I had con­ tributed more to other politicians in the past, but I had never been questioned by a news reporter about my contributions, or my political views. Although the news story reported my statements with reasonable ac­ curacy, this was the first time my political opinion was questions following a campaign contribution. Letters According to a letter to the editor in a na­ tional tabloid-format weekly, a writer stated he “heard that people had been hounded out of their jobs, harrassed on the phone and forc­ ed to move out of their neighborhoods after having their names published." My opinion is that the writer is indulging in somewhat exaggerated hearsay, but the witch­ hunt aspects of this kind of news coverage cannot be overlooked. The news story stated that $12,000 was received from 255 Michigan contributions, averaging $47.06 per contributor. The publication of the names of contributors could (and perhaps was intended to) discourage per­ sons from participating in the political process. I myself shall avoid further embarrassment by not contributing to any more Republicans, and instead invest my political contributions in ammunition for my semi-automatic rifles with the 30- and 50- round detachable magazines. My only purpose in contributing was to in­ sure exposure of a full range of viewpoints in political campaigns, subject to the will of the votes involved. I have discovered that than as a result of the whole herd daijy buyout., when a great many j dairy Rattle. .. ‘politically incorrect views are subject to the slaughtered. Also ignored were over a iniiimn _ media-fanned fires of mob harrassment, and ’ therefore, one should be properly (and con­ head of live cattle imported into the U.S. from stitutionally) equipped to deal with attacks by Canada and Mexico in one five-month period. mobs. Sincerely, Finally, you have to wonder who sets policy Frederick G. Schantz for commodity organizations that constantly Editor's Note: The Republican politican the fight other farm groups who are working for writer sent contributions to was David Duke in fair farm legislation. „ Louisiana. Carl Mcllvain President, Michigan Fanners Union Michigan farmers left ‘up the creek’ To The Editor.. k Congress has left Ar home and has left the nations dairy farmers hanging out to dry. Every farmer ought to be outraged over the hypocracy of many in Congress, the ad­ ministration and some of their own organizations. We’ve seen Congress vote mega billions for a continuing savings and loan bailout and more mega billions for a banking mess. Yet, we’ve heard nothing but horror stories about the disaster it would be to raise the dairy price support by a dollar a hundred lbs. A small in­ crease in the support price and a supply management program could have raised dairy farmer income at practically no government cost. The administration's reputation on domestic issues was upheld over the past few months, as the president repeatedly threatened a veto of any meaningful dairy legislation. At the same time President Bush was threatening a veto of dairy supply management, his trade representative was agreeing to double or triple dairy imports. The divide-and-conquer strategy, used so expertly by the White House over the last decade, ran rampant during the debate on dairy policy. A paranoia seemed to overtake the National Cattlemans Association. All the beef pro­ ducers could see was a flood of beef hitting the market if any kind of supply management program was enacted for dairy. What the cattlemen have ignored is that cat­ tle prices have declined more in recent months Public Opinion Write Us A Letter! The Hastings Benner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: ‘Make your letter brief and to the point. ‘Letters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must include their signature, address and phone number. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058 Is the recession affecting your holiday shopping habits? Though experts say we're slowly pulling out of an economic recession, has the economy affected your shopping for the Christmas season this year? John Jacobs Vice President Frederic Jacobs Secretary Newsroom David T. Young (Editor Elaine Gilbert tAtittiam Eaiton Todd Tubergen isoorts Editori Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Sue Hinckley Sandra Ponsetto Jett Kaczmarczyk Sharon Miller Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday Bam- 5:30p m.: Saturday B a.m - noon. Richard Winsor. Hastings: Sheril Brauer. Bellevue: Hugh Edmonds HastMs Jim Barnum Hastings: Barney Silsbee Hastings: Jay Harr, Hastings: Scott Ommeo Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Phylra Bowers Subscription Riles SI 3 per year in Barry County Si5 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere "Not much. I’m buying a little less.” "Somewhat. 1 m buying a little less. But this is early for me to be shopping.” “About the same, buying small items." "Not very much. I'm ihree fuunhs of the way done with my shopping." "Not a bit. Christmas only comes once a year.” "Yes. I would say it has. I'm buy ing about the same number of gifts, but smaller items." POSTMASTER Send address changes to P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 12, 1991 — Page 3 State Senator Debbie Stabenow speaks at ‘First Friday’ War between Engler and legislators, more than politics by David T. Young Editor Recent differences between Republican Gov. John Engler and the State Legislature go beyond partisan politics, they are the result of very different philosophical approaches to problems. So says State Senator Debbie Stabenow, a Democrat who represents Ingham County, the guest speaker Friday at the Lunch and Learn series at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. "Partisan politics is not at the heart of the debate over welfare cuts," she said. "There is a very fundamental debate going on. "It's not just a group of Democrats who lost an election (for governor in 1990), it’s a major shift in the way of looking at something." Since Engler took office nearly a year ago, he and Democrats in the State House and Senate have been fighting over such issues as welfare cuts, reorganizing the DNR, property tax cut proposals and funding for education. "It's been crisis, crisis, crisis," Stabenow said. "Everything has been happening so fast. I don’t believe they (the Engler Administration) thought they were going to win (the election of 1990). They made promises they couldn't keep." Stabenow said Engler was very well aware the state was in a recession and he was aware of the state budget shortfall because he had been involved with state government for 20 years, most recently as Senate Majority Leader. She said it was irresponsible for him during the campaign to promise voters a property tax cut, an increase in education funding and no increase in taxes. “None of these three have happened," she said. First of all, she noted, "The problems we have are not unique to Michigan. There are 40 states that face financial deficits." Stabenow said state financial crises are an outgrowth of former President Ronald Reagan's "New Federalism" idea that cut federal support of programs and left the task of funding them to the states. Financial problems also are the result of the shift from a manufacturing economy to a service economy, which lessens revenue that the states can take in. Just as Engler was taking office in January 1991, "We all knew we had to cut back about 9 percent of the state budget," she said. "The difference was over what kinds of things had to be cut." The senator said Engler and the people in his administration want to make cutbacks in services regardless of the condition of the economy. "They wanted layoffs of state employees, to downsize the slate government," she said. This can be contrasted with what the State Senator Debbie Stabenow told her “First Friday” audience that the fighting between state lawmakers and Gov. John Engler Is the result of fun­ damental differences In philosophy of government. Legislature was trying to do during the recession of the early 1980s, she said, when another Republican, William Milliken, was governor. "In the early 1980s we had a recession, but we were all trying to solve the same problems," said Stabenow, who al that time was a state representative. "Now we have a different goal. Even if we didn't have a recession, they (the Engler Administration) would be cutting." Stabenow called many of Engler's cuts "shortsighted. "They don't understand how many of these services (that have been cut) work." For example, she said home health care cuts have resulted in more senior citizens moving into nursing homes, which are more costly to society. Another example is a cutback in adoption subsidies through the Department of Social Services. When children are adopted rather than made wards of lhe state, the cost to the state is decreased. Cutting back general assistance to able­ bodied adults also has hidden problems, she said. Many of these able-bodied adults are older males who were laid off in recent years and cannot compete for jobs in today's private sector. Stabenow said the Democrats' opposition to general assistance cuts has been misunderstood. "Of course we believe they should work if they can," she said. "But what do we do if they're not being hired? We needed a jobs program, which was cut.* • She said that if 5 p««eH of the people taken off general assistance turn to crime as a result, the cost to society tyill be about S370 million, or more than whdt lhe public pays annually for general assistance. Stabenow said Engler believes government should not have a role in preparing people to find jobs. "Engler would like you to think that the Democrats believe that no one should work." she said. "But we need to be educating people to keep up at the same lime we have folks who aren't able to compete. We need to create incentives for people to be trained." Another big difference between Engler and legislators is in property tax cuts. “We want to provide meaningful property tax reform, but we also must be concerned that we do it responsibly," she said. "We cannot remove a source of revenue when we're in the middle of a recession. "I'd like to be first in line to cut taxes, but not if it's not responsible. We must be honest with people," she added. Stabenow also said she supports school finance reform, particularly if it would relieve some of the property tax burden of middle income people. However, she said it once again is irresponsible to to talk about simply finding a way to increase school funding by simply adding to the budget deficit. She said education funding was' not increased as had been promised by Engler. Though it went up by 4 percent at first, Engler vetoed a little more than 3 percent, leaving less than one percent in more funding. Stabenow also said Engler's promise of no new taxes was deceiving because many fees have been increased or created. She said Engler has advanced "the idea that we're doing these marvelous things and not paying for it. Let's be honest, there is no free lunch." The senator said a key point is that the debate is tied to a question of process. "The governor is making decisions by himself, without the Legislature," she said. "He uses his executive orders to eliminate boards in the Department of Natural Resources. "The press portrays lhe Legislature as just bickering with lhe governor in a power struggle. But we need the system of checks and balances, where you don't have just one person making all the decisions." Stabenow said the governor has made many issues into loyalty tests for Republican legislators, which has stifled moderate GOP senators and representatives who would vote differently if left to themselves. She added, "Democracy is slow, sometimes it's a pain in the rear, but it's the best form of government in the world." She said the hope is in more involvement in government by the people. "I believe the best thing to do when there are problems is to get more people involved," she said. "The bottom line is not to give up on lhe process. Our form of government works only when people are involved." During the queslion-and-answer portion of die First Friday session, she was asked about lhe property assessment freeze that will be implented for 1992. "It was a political solution," she said, "to buy a year's time to come up with school finance reform. It was just an attempt to hold things where they are." Stabenow pointed out that property taxes are all local, none of the money from them goes to the slate. She pointed out that there are only three sources of state income, the sales tax, an income tax and the single business tax. The senator agreed that the state's current system of funding education is not fair. She said she favors changing from local property taxes to a statewide tax to assure each school district a certain amount per student. "A property tax cut must be coupled with a fair way to fund the schools," she insisted. However, school finance reform is a difficult issue, as evidenced by the defeat of two statewide proposals (A and B) in November 1989. When asked what the difference is between a depression and a recession, she replied, "That depends on who is talking. If you’re laid off, it's a depression." Curiously, Stabenow said she gets along fine with fellw State Senator Jack Welborn, who represents all of Barry County. Welborn, though regarded as a conservative Republican and a big supporter of Engler, was described by her as "fair and thoughtful." Stabenow and Welborn serve together on a Senate Committee. "Jack and I do differ, but he is very good on process," she said. "We both focus on children and long-term prevention programs." Stabenow said her view of crime is different than Welborn's. She said she refuses to believe that building more prisons to warehouse more inmates isn't the solution. "It's like lhe building with a leaky roof," she said. "We keep finding bigger and bigger buckets to catch the water. Maybe we ought to fix the roof." Though acknowledging it may sound self­ serving, Stabenow said she is opposed to term limitations for lawmakers. "It's the right problem, but the wrong solutions," she said. "It calls for fast-food legislation. I don't think we should restrict ourselves in a democracy." Stabenow said a bigger investment in education is needed to help meet the political and economic challenges of the future. "Il's not possible any more to get a good manufacturing job with little education," she said, urging that trade schools, job training and college education be more accessible. As her visit was a day before the 50th anniversary of the bombing at Pearl Harbor, she noted what has happened since "the day that will live in infamy." “We told the Japanese (after we won the war) that they couldn't spend any money on defense. So they put their money into education. Boy, weren't we smart!" Lawmakers tackling auto insurance, telephones, Tiger Stadium issues by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer and The Associated Press The state Legislature is tying up loose ends on the budget, restoring funds for vetoed programs, before recessing this week until January. Yet despite the progress, the budget balanc­ ing act remains a difficult process said Barry County lawmakers Monday in Hastings. “We've been talking about the budget for 20 straight months," said Stale. Sen Jack Welborn. "Normally we talk about lhe bud­ get for three months and we're done. "It's a different process than I’ve ever seen before," he said. House Speaker Lewis Dodak, D-Birch Run, said he'll push a budget bill through that chamber this week so a House-Senate conference committee can start hammering out a deal. Thai figures to be a tall order since Gov. John Engler wants to add just S6.8 million to this year's S7.6 billion general fund budget and lhe House wants S126 million. The Sen­ ate favors an increase of S 18.2 million. So the battle goes on in Lansing, said State. Rep. Bob Bender, speaking at Mon­ day's Legislative Coffee at the County Seat Restaurant . "The House Democrats keep loading it up to the tune of S150 million," he said. "They have it up about $30 to $40 million more than we can afford." After Gov. Engler last month vetoed sev­ eral key social service programs, the Legisla­ ture has spent lhe belter part of lhe past sev­ eral weeks restoring funds to lhe programs, though usually at a lower level. Restored programs include S50 million for social ser­ vice emergency needs, plus funds for soil conservation and secondary police road pa­ trols, Bender said. Meanwhile, the Legislature continues lo wrestle with the thorny problems of auto in­ surance reform, phone regulation and rebuild­ ing Tiger Stadium. Lawmakers have been working since last spring on an update of the auto insurance law that would allow them to lower insurance rales by up to 30 percent. Parts of the stale’s auto insurance law expire on Dec. 31, includ­ ing lhe territorial rating system put in place in 1986. An insurance executive involved in the talks, Joseph Olson, said that has led to a stalemate. "All the different interest groups think they can somehow use the impending sunset (of the law) as leverage to get concessions for changes in the no-fault law that they might like to have," Olson said Friday during an appearance on Lansing's WKAR-TV's "Off The Record" show. "The problem is, every interest group has its allies in the Legislature and they tend to counterbalance one another," he said. Welborn blamed the fight on the dispute between trial attorneys who oppose limits on injury and damages claims and insurance companies seeking to limit awards as a means of holding down costs. Welborn - who opposed no-fault insurance when it was established - said he supports tort reform and caps on jury awards to keep the system going. "It would be difficult, if not impossible, lo go back now," he said. "All we can do is try to improve it because there are some prob­ lems." The House also plans lo act on a bill that would let residents in six counties - Wayne, Oakland, Ingham, Kent, Muskegon, and Washtenaw - vote on whether they wanted to raise taxes to pay for new sports or conven­ tion facilities. The main focus of the bill is Wayne County and the push by the Detroit Tigers for a new baseball stadium. The Senate ap­ proved lhe bill last week. The bill would allow counties and cities in the counties to impose a 1 percent excise tax on hotel, motel, and restaurant bills. They also could levy a 2 percent tax on car rentals. In Wayne County, that would raise a pro­ jected $17 million, which would pay off the bonds used to build a new stadium. Welborn said he tried, but failed, to force Wayne County to pay for its community col­ lege as part of a trade off to have the bill ap­ proved. All Michigan's community colleges are supported by local taxes except for Wayne County Community College, which is funded by lhe state Legislature. "I'm in the Kalamazoo Valley Community College District, and I pay 2.97 mills to support it," Welborn said. "Wayne County Community College doesn't pay for itself." The Legislature last week gave final ap­ proval to a complex telecommunications bill that freezes basic phone rates for two years and in return eases state regulation of lhe in­ dustry. The bill, replacing Michigan's current telecommunications law, which expires Dec. 31, now goes to Gov. Engler, where it is ex­ pected to be approved. The bill sets up a two-year rate freeze for customers of the state's largest telephone company, Michigan Beil, and GTE. Those companies serve 96 percent of the state’s res­ idents. The freeze won't apply to the state's 32 smaller telephone companies. While rales will be frozen, customers also will see an end to unlimited local calling for a fiat rate. The bill would limit customers to 400 calls per month for a fiat rate. Compa­ nies would charge for each call beyond that ceiling. Michigan Bell officials have esti­ mated that cost would range from 6 to 8 cents. That rate must be approved by lhe Public Service Commission. Senior citizens and handicappers still w ill have unlimited calling. Rep. David Gubow, D-Huntington Woods, said lhe cap would hurt some citizens who Bake & Craft Sale Bob Bender Jack Welborn could afford it least, such as single-parent families with several children who use the phone. "It's going to be devastating to them," he said. "I'm in favor of giving greater flexibil­ ity to the companies but not lo the detriment of lhe consumers." Rep. James Kosteva, a supporter of the legislation, said it is an improvement. The Canton Democrat was on the conference committee that hammered out lhe final ver­ sion of lhe bill. He said that ultimately should drive prices down if more phone com­ panies can compete for services. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH presents ... The Sunday School Christmas Program Journey To The Manger Sunday, December 15 6:00 p.m. December 13 & 14 • 9-5 p.m. NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-80S1 to ... SUBSCRIBE 214 N.JEFFERSON - RAFFLE - First Baptist Church Drawing for the Raffle will be the 14th at 4:00 p.m. 309 East Woodlawn. Hastings. MI �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 12, 1991 Hastings service clubs gather for holiday event iviemuers or tne Hastings High School Choir quartet "4 Score,” Paul Buchannan, Kevin DeVault, Eric Gahan and Tony Williams sang "O Holy Night,” with DeVault soloing. The choir’s Varsity Singers featured a variety of soloists in selections of Christmas music for the service club luncheon. The Hastings High School Choir Varsity Singers entertained as the Hastings Kiwanis Club was host to members of »he Jaycees, Rotary, Exchange Club and Lions last week Wednesday at Leason Sharp Hal; The qrouo featured a variety of soloists in selections of Christmas music for the annual Christmas service club luncheon Special Lake Odessa Village recall election is next Tuesday by Sharon B. Miller Staff Writer Lake Odessa residents next Tuesday will make a decision at the polls on whether or not they snould remove five Village Council officials. Tie five local officials targeted in the recall are: — Trustee Patricia Hickey of 803'A Fourth Ave., who works as a quality assurance direc­ tor at Twin City Foods. — Village President Dr. Steve Garlinger, 1110 Jordan Lake St., a local chiropractor. — Trustee Steve Secor, 759 5th Ave., director of administrative services for the Lakewood School District. — Trustee Jerry Engle, 535 Sixth Ave., a phone company employee. — Trustee Wes Myers, 1332 Fourth Ave., employed at Hastings Mutual Marketing. A recall petition against Trustee Allen Swift was dropped by the recall advocates. The other council member, Timothy Tromp, never was a target of the movement. Secor, Myers and Engle are fulfilling twoyear elected terms of service due to expire in 1993. The terms of Hickey and Garlinger ex­ pire in March 1992, the next general election, and both will be on the ballot then. The recall campaign has been spearheaded by village resident Evelyn Bamum. in response to the council’s decision last June to contract with the Rockford/Lowell Am­ bulance Service rather than with the local volunteer ambulance service. Bamum said that action was the final straw in a list of un­ popular decisions. Rockford/Lowell. a paramedic unit, was chosen by the council to serve Lake Odessa and surrounding municipalities previously served by the Lake Odessa Volunteer Am­ bulance Service, now reorganized as the Lakewood Ambulance Service. In the event of a total recall of the five trustees, members of a special Ionia County Election Commission would be responsible for appointing two trustees, in addition to Swift and Tromp, to serve on the council, br­ inging the total number of council members to a quorum of four. As a body, the Village Council members could then elect a president among themselves or appoint an additional three members to br­ ing the council to a total of seven. The additional appointments would not necessarily have to be made in order for the council to conduct business, as long as a quorum of four is present. In the event that Hickey, Myers, Secor, Engle and Garlinger are recalled, Hickey and Garlinger, having filed to run in the March 9 village general election, would be able to regain their positions. Swift also is on the ballot, as are newcomers Jim Valentine and William Walker. If recalled, Secor, Engle and Myers would not be able to run again until their terms ex­ pire, at the following election in 1993. Village officials had a great deal to say about the recall effort, maintaining that it was based directly on the one decision the council made to hire the Rockford/Lowell Ambulance Service. "The theory behind recall is to use it when a public official has done some illegal activi­ ty, not made an unpopular decision," Garl­ inger said. "This situation has not been the case. Some people, many not even from the village of Lake Odessa. have gotten emotions to a fever pitch until it became impossible to deal reasonably with the issue at all. “With such emotion, there has been no way to separate fact from fiction,” Garlinger added. jf "I have chosen to file to run for council president again." he said. "I guess you can say I’m too legit to quit. I have done nothing wrong other than make an unpopular deci­ sion, one I believe was right, based on all the facts available to the council." “I accept the challenge of village govern­ ment because I care about Lake Odessa. “This has been very damaging to me," he said. "Things have been said to have happen­ ed that did not. Much that has been told simp­ ly did not happen, and people who have tried to do their best for the village have been hurt." “I am in government because I care. My family lives here, my children are affected by what I do for this town, and until someone else comes along who is qualified and wants my job, I will keep working for Lake Odessa.” Hickey is noted as being the second woman to serve on the Village Council, but the only woman elected to the office. The first woman was appointed to fill a vacant term. “lam disappointed to have been the target of a recall," Pat said. “One wants to feel you are doing the best job you can, and when you do disappoint people, you take it personally, I know I have. “I have enjoyed being on the council. I have tried to bring a woman's point of view to the council,” she added. “I am concerned about the future of Lake Odessa. I have been involved in government since my days in high school, and I have felt I was doing my best for the future of the community. “We, of the council, did not feel that what we had in the volunteers ambulance was wrong, we simply wanted to offer residents something better, " she said. Though not a recall target, Allen Swift spoke of the experience of the council. “The present council has 75 years of ser­ vice as trustees for Lake Odessa Village government. We have made hundreds of deci­ sions over the years, and always with our citizens' best interests in mind, their health, safety, welfare and their future," said Swift. “We have always listened to the voices of our taxpayers, the village residents, but on the Barry Country Transit to have new computer dispatch system J-Ad Graphics News Service Patrons may find Barry County Transit service faster and more reliable than ever next year, when the agency installs a new computerized dispatch system. Urban transit systems like GRATA and CATA already use computer dispatch. But Barry County will be the first non-urban transit system in the state to use a computerized dispatch system when the system becomes operational in February. "We're the first agency in Michigan to get the system, and if we like it, then maybe it will spread to other counties in the state," said Barry County Transportation Manager Joe Bleam. Barry County Transit has been chosen by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to participate in a pilot program testing the "Quick Route Program" designed by Decision Science Incorporated. The computer system will help transit employees with scheduling contract clients, billing and daily routing. "What we now do manually, will be done more through the computer," said Bleam. "The roads will be assigned latitude and longitude, then when we punch in the house numbers of clients, and the schedules, the computer will coordinate vehicles and runs in the way that is most beneficial to the system." The computer will also streamline billing by keeping track of the names of clients, the agency responsible, the number of rides and the number of days per month. Installation of the system is scheduled to begin Tuesday, Jan. 7. Then transit staff will begin an intensive one-week training program to learn how to use the program. Delton hired firm to study school district’s future needs In 1992, the Delton Kellogg School Dis­ trict's facility and delivery system as it ap­ plies to every use - from educational to ex­ tra-curricular, will come under the scrutiny of an expert who will recommend future needs and efficient ways to use existing buildings and assets. A task force of educators, business people and other citizens will be formed to evaluate the results of the study. • The Delton Board of Education approved a SI2,000 contract for a seven-month com­ mitment for the services of Paullin Inc. of Grand Rapids to conduct the comprehensive study because of the growth the school sys­ tem is experiencing, particularly in the ele­ mentary school, said Superintendent Dean McBeth. Bob Paullin has a background in education and facility design, he said. Although the initial fee might seem expensive, McBeth said, other school districts have realized considerable savings by utilizing Paullin’s services. Portland is one school district McBeth used as an example of a district that bene­ fited from Paullin. As a result of his work, Portland built a new high school at a cost of S65 per square foot as contrasted with some schools that have cost S100 per square foot. "We don't know how Delton's study will turn out," McBeth said. Paullin will be projecting Delton's future needs, the anticipated population growth for the next decade, technology needs, potential energy savings and studying the grouping system (how age groups are arranged in the various buildings). Paullin has conducted studies of schools in Grand Ledge, Berrien Springs Intermedi­ ate, Dickinson-Iron Intermediate, Delta­ Schoolcraft Intermediate and Charlevoix In­ termediate, McBeth said. People interested in serving on the Delton task force are encouraged to contact McBeth. decision we made to upgrade the ambulance, we heard very little from Village of Lake Odessa people. I only had one person contact me at my home.” "Our meetings were packed with very vocal people from other towns,” he said, “but we heard from very few of our actual residents.” "I sincerely hope that the voters who know how hard we have worked over these many years get out on Dec. 17 and vole ’no’ in the recall election." The leader of the recall movement disagreed that the effort is based on one issue alone, specifically that of removing the volunteer ambulance service and replacing it with a paramedic unit. "I wish people would stop trying to make it a single issue," Evelyn Barnum said. "The ambulance issue is only the icing on the cake. That was the climax of two years of things which prompted us to file for a recall." She said the recall campaign is doing very well. Help will be available to voters who wish to get to the polls with a car pool. Senior citizens and those without transportation can be given rides to and from the Page Building. Those interested may call 374-8608. "1 am still getting major support calls from people who are basically the money of this town.” Barnum said. "They tell me that even if they do not agree with the issue of recall, they feel it is about time the politics of this village should be returned to the people. News Briefs Airport panel session changed The regular City/County Airport Commission meeting that was set for Wednesday, Dec. 11 has been postponed until Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 4:30 p.m. Pennock offers blood screening Pennock Hospital will offer free blood pressure/blood sugar screening from 1 to 3 p.m. today at the hospital lobby. The free testing services are being of­ fered to promote diabetes awareness. Charter revision meeting is Jan. 7 The Hastings Charter Revision Com­ mission will have its first official meeting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, in council chambers at City Hall. The nine-member panel was elected Nov. 5, along with a successful referen­ dum to allow them to examine the 36-year-old city charter and recommend changes. Serving on the commission arc Agnes Adrounie, Richard Beduhn, Sean and Marc Lester, Cedric Morey, Kenneth Miller, Thomas Campbell, Carolyn Col­ eman and Thomas Johnston. ‘COPE’ meets at 7 tonight NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read ... every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Cull 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE “COPE,” a support group for people who have lost a friend or loved one, will meet at 7 p.m. tonight at the Nashville United Methodist Church. A spokesperson for the group said the holidays are a particularly tough lime for people who are saddened by the loss of a spouse, child, sibling or friend. The group exists to help people deal with this pain. The church is located at the comer of Washington and State streets. For more information, call the Maple Valley Chapel of the Genther Funeral Home at 852-0840. "I have nothing personally against any council member. I have no axe to grind, but something needs to be done about our govern­ ment. Our support for recall is not limited to a small group. "People in Lake. Odessa are telling us that we have their support for the recall, but they are afraid of the harrassment they will face if they voice their opinions or put a sign for the recall in their front yard. “People also are saying 1 do not know anything about government, but 1 was raised in it,” said Barnum. “I come from a Ken­ tucky family of magistrates, a senator, judges, a county clerk and where I was born, a cousin was mayor and several family members were city council members." "I believe I have room to learn and grow in the area of politics.” she added. As to plans beyond the recall. Barnum said, “If any one or more of the recalls is suc­ cessful, we have people ready to take out peti­ tions to fill the vacancies, which will be voted on in a special election.” However, no one strongly identified with the recall movement has filed to run in the general election in March. “I am not telling people to vote ’yes,”’ Barnum said. "I say people should vote how they want. People of Lake Odessa are already told what to do. We have a right, ’of the peo­ ple, by the people and for the people’ and that principle has been seriously lost in Lake Odessa.’’ ‘Christmas Past’ events continue Historic Charlton Park will celebrate the spirit “Of Christmas Past" again from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The celebration opened last weekend, with record numbers c* children visiting. Chariton Park Director Diane Smith said the village is decorated as it would have been a century ago, with lots of fresh greenery. Visitors can dip their own bayberry candles, string popcorn and cranberries and stencil a Christmas card. Handmade decorations for the tree will include bread dough and tin punch ornaments and Victorian cornucopia. Cookies bak­ ed in the woodstove and wassail and plum pudding will be served. The blacksmith shop will be open and music will be provided by the Thomap­ ple Valley Dulcimer Society in the village church. St. Nicholas will greet children of all ages in the museum and carriage rides will be offered out in the village. Admission is $3 for adults and 50 cents for children. Irish folk group to help Habitat The Crossing, an Irish folk music group from Chicago will be the featured act at an evening of music and drama beginning at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Central School Auditorium. Proceeds from the concert will benefit the Barry County chapter of Habitat for Humanity. Admission will be $5. The Crossing appeared at the 1990 Hastings Summerfest and has released two albums. Another album is nearly finished. Members of the group play bagpipes, violins, cello, harp, dulcimer, flute, pen­ nywhistle. bouzouki, guitar and keyboards. Harpist Ben Brown also will appear at the concert, along with folk duo Marilyn Purdy and Randy Hilliker. The Rev. Steve Reid also will give a performance of "Joseph, stepfather of Jesus." Dinner slated for Christmas The Hastings First United Methodist Church is extending an invitation for a Christmas dinner, in celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. This will be on Christmas Day. Wednesday. Dec. 25. from 3 to 5 p.m.. and will be free of charge. Notify Love Inc. at 948-9555 or the church office. 945-9574. by Dec 21. to place your reservation. �Recall is Dec. 17 in Lake Odessa Differences run deep in Lansing See Story, Page 2 See Story, Page 3 ‘Opening Night’ for area eagers See Stories, Pages 10 and 11 Students offer recycling plan by David T. Young Editor Six Hastings High School students' proposal to start a curbside recycling program in Hastings may face some tough going, Environmental studies students Mark Peterson, Angelic Cooklin, Chelsea Adams, Malyka deGoa, Jenny Johnson and Shannon Fuller presented their plan to the Hastings City Council Monday night. Afterward, they heard a response from Harry Adrounie, chairman of a special committee that put together the county solid waste plan. Finally, the council decided to refer the matter to its Ordinance Committee. The proposal comes on the heels of news that Recycling in Barry County may have to close a number of sites all over the county next summer because of a lack of funding support. The six young people, backed by teachers Dennis O'Mara and Pete Dcdecker, presented data showing why recycling is needed, what can be done, how curbside recycling would work and how it could be finaixed. Local residents would store recyclables at home until the day of pickup and put them out at the curb Hastings Sanitary Service to take at least once a week. The times could be scheduled rhe same time as refuse collection. The students said other communities, such as Wayland and Kalamazoo, already have curbside programs, and Charlotte is considering one. They added that Public Act 138 authorizes governmental agencies to place a curbside recycling surchage of not more than S2 per month or 50 cents per week for each household in a city. Hastings Sanitary Service owner Ken Neil has said he would be willing to work with the city on a such a program and the current drop-off site at the barn could continue to serve out-of-town residents. The students said they conducted a survey of 200 Hastings residents to see if they were ready for curbside recycling. • When asked if they recycle materials other than pop cans, 65.5 percent said yes. • When asked if they would recycle glass, metal cans, plastic milk cartons and newspapers with a curbside service, 86 percent said yes. • A surprising 72 percent said they would be willing to pay the 50 cents per week fee for curbside recycling and 88 percent said Hastings Sanitary Service now picks up their refuse. Cooklin also reported that a smaller poll of local residents in the Dec. 5 edition of the Hastings Banner showed nearly unanimous support for recycling. "This clearly shows that we're ready for a (curbside) recycling program," she said. Fuller asked that the council refer their proposal to its Ordinance Committee and perhaps prepare a new ordinance authorizing curbside recycling early next year. Their presentation was followed by remarks from Adrounie, who has been president of the Michigan Environmental Health Association and chairman of the Barry County Solid Waste Committee Adrounie said, “I'm happy to see young people get involved," but be said he doesn't believe government sh&'a/become imvolved in recycling programs. He quoted Winston Churchill's statement that "if you have 10,000 regulations, you destroy all respect for law." Adrounie said the students should have come to the solid waste committee instead of the Hastings City Council. The committee, he pointed out, had to come up with a plan that was approved by the villages, townships, the city and the state. He said it was a lengthy process, filled with many technicalities. To amend the plan would involve going through the process all over again. "We recommend and promote recycling," Adrounie said. "But we recommend that it be done by private enterprise, not government.” He urged the students to look at the solid waste plan and think about changes they'd like to make. The plan is updated every Five years. "I would suggest you come and bug us," he told the students, “and we'll work with you." He said that the city would have to work with the county if it wants to implement a curbside recycling program. And a countywide vote would have to approve the program in a referendum. Councilman Donald Spencer questioned the See RECYCLING, Page 13 Haxmgi mu wiH be welcome. K anyone need, e ride, ceil Ike eckMi « 623-9200. ‘ ■■ Library having Amnesty Week County Board to meet evenings once a month by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor People who work during the day and would like to attend meetings of the Barry County Board of Commissioners will have that wish granted once a month, starting in January. The board Tuesday voted 5-1 to hold one evening meeting per month for a six-month trial period to see if citizens' attendance increases. Commissioners now meet at 9:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, and unless a hot topic of interest is on the agenda, usually only two or three citizens are present. The change in the meeting schedule calls for the meeting on the fourth Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the County Board's chambers on the top floor of the County Courthouse in Hastings. Commissioner Michael Smith recommended the change, saying that a number of individuals had expressed a desire to have the board meet evenings. Smith, who took office nearly a year ago, spoke of his interest in evening meetings before being elected. He said at that tiue that he thought citizen involvement might increase if meetings were held when a vast majority of the people are home from work. In his original motion, Smith had suggested a one-year trial basis for evening meetings on the fourth Tuesday, but after discussion, Commissioner Ethel Boze suggested that a six-month trial basis would be sufficient to monitor attendance, and the board agreed to amend the proposal. Some commissioners also mentioned that meetings could be switched back to mornings sooner than six months if the experiment fails to generate citizen involvement. Commissioner Rae M. Hoare cast the lone dissenting vote. Commissioner Robert Wenger was absent. "I think it's unproductive," Hoare said immediately after her vote. Earlier Hoare had noted that the County See COUNTY, Page 6 Chamber drops Christmas dance and lighting contest The Hastings Public Library wffl observe Amnesty Week from Dec. IS to 21, (faffing which time all overdue book* may be returned without penalty. Library officials said that some 200 books checked out in the past year Have not been returned. St. Rose plans Christmas play St. Rose School will hold its annual Christmas play at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17. at Centra! Auditorium. ‘ There is no charge, and the public is welcome. This year's original play is titled ‘'Christmas Stories." The cast includes all 135 students at St. Rose. ; The play tells of several Christmas stories that help bring Christmas to a large family. Santas, Dr. Seuss Characters, and a Mexican marachi band are just part of the performance. Songs are varied as Mozart's "Ave Verum" and the Angels' "My Boyfriends Back" will be featured. The public is welcome to this elemen* tary school production. More Briefs on Page 2 Hastings High School student Jenny Johnson shows the City Council some graphics on the results of a poll they took of 200 local residents on the subject of curbside recycling. Chelsea Adams told the City Council that more people are recycling every day and .hat the process could create jobs, besides easing pressure on landfills. by Sand’a Ponsetto Staff Writer The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce will not be sponsoring its annual Christmas Snowball Dance or "Light-a Light" contest this year. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Penny Diehl said that chamber members have their hands full during the holiday season, keeping up with the crush of holiday shoppers and sponsoring the annual Christmas Parade and Merchants' Open House. So, to decrease their holiday work load and in an attempt to bring a sense of relief to the often dreary month of February, the chamber s board of directors have decided to transform the Snowball Dance and auction into a "Sweetheart Dance” and auction. "We changed it to a Sweetheart Dance because there is so much going on at Christmas time and February is a good time for an uplift," said Deihl. The dance and auction is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 22, and it will be open to the public. "The details are still sketchy at this time," said Chamber of Commerce President Tom Kaufman. "We will still auction merchandise donated by (chamber) members and others. It used to be a good way to buy inexpensive Christmas presents. I guess now we'll just be buying them for Christmas of '92. "It's usually a lot of fun," he added. To recognize the greatest number of participants and eliminate the possibility of hard feelings, the annual "Light-a-Light" contest for the best residential, professional, retail and industrial Christmas displays also has been canceled No prizes will be awarded. Instead, everyone who calls and registers with the Chamber will receive a certificate, suitable for framing, which features a four-color photo of their home. Also, the names of all participants will be published in the Holly Trolley tour list and will appear in The Reminder. "There are a lot more participants out there and we want to recognize more than just two or three of them," said Kaufman. "We want to recognize every participant, rather than compare them one to another." � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-12-19.pdf 758dd946ea9d05f3ceeb66160eb55319 PDF Text Text Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 19, 1991 Mexico • Language: Spanish • Uta expectancy: 72 yMra By BETTY DEBNAM * In 1519 Hernan Cortes arrived in Mexico from Spain ~ and conquered the ruling Aztecs in two years. • Mexico won independence from Spain in 1821. • Most Mexicans have both Indian and Spanish ancestry. • Mexico City is the capital. It is the largest city in the Western Hemisphere. • Mexico is known for its good food, such as tamalcj and enchiladas. • Favorite sports include soccer, baseball and basketball. • Mexico, is earning more money than in the past It is the fourth-largest producer of oil in the world. It also has minerals such as silver, copper and gold. ___________ Farmers grow such crops as avocados, coffee, com, cotton and oranges, and raise horses and cattle. sr\ • There are many different types of geography and climate. Mexico has /Ssx mountains, plateaus, deserts and jungles. “Ex,co La Navidad en Mexico ... Christmas in Mexico K Diccionario-Dictionary UH J Ju arriba (ah-HREE-bhah) up candelas (kahn-DAY-las) candles casa (KAH-sah) house cena dulces (DOOL-thays) sweets familias (fa-MEE-lyahs) families fiesta | (ah-BHAH-khoh) 1' down J We have told the story in English. However, some of the words are in Spanish, the language of Mexico. If you need help, check the dictionary. Dos de los nirios Ikevan flgurttas de Meria y Jose. Two of the children carry figures of Mary and Joseph. go to the patio to break the pinata. Pihatas are often made of papel. Pinatas are filled with fruta, regalos and dulces. Each nino is blindfolded before taking a turn. Each nino has tres swings to try to hit the pinata with a La Navidad in Mexico starts on Dec. 16, when the posada celebration begins. The word posada means “inn” in Spanish. Las familias get together during the nueve noches before la 11 Invitados palo. When the pifiata is broken, all scramble for los regalos. Afterward, los invitados come to eena. Every familia brings food to share. They meet in a different casa each noche. La primera part of the posada is religious. Las familias parade around la casa. They are called peregrinos. the Vl Ia, Im, los Mexico (MAY-heekoh) Mexico The Mini Page Coiutitution Packet is Navidad nlftos (nehttwawCH (NEE-nyos) Christmas 9 children pslo / They sing a special prayer and carry candelas. After singing, all enter la casa. papal (NWAY-bhay) nine (PAH-toh) stick (pah-PEHL) paper peregrinos primera regalos (ray-GAH-lohs) gilts posada. r- (peyoy-GREE(pree-MAY-rah) nchslht* racers first 2- La fiesta Los nlflos salen al patio a romper la pifiata. segunda The children go out on the patio to break the pihata. (say-GOQN-dah) (SOA-gah) ^•Rookie Cookie’s Recipe Posada Salad This is a popular salad eaten at Posada parties. You'll need: • 1 cup sliced canned beets • 2 apples, diced • 2 oranges, sectioned • 2 bananas, thinly sliced • 1 cup pineapple, diced • juice of 1 lime • 2 tablespoons oil and vinegar dressing • Vi cup peanuts • 1 cup lettuce, shredded What to do: 1. Drain beets. Combine with apples, oranges, bananas and pineapple in a large bowl. Mix well. Refrigerate 1 hour. 2. Before serving, add lime juice, salad dressing and peanuts. Mix well. 3. Place lettuce in a salad bowl. 4. Ibp with fruit mixture. Mexican Christmas try 'n F,ND I second (ee-GLAY-syahs) church zapato (tha-PAH-toh) shoe BAPMSPXSPAN I SHB FDA IOTNNAV I DADX RETNOYF IGURESF I U I AGDCANDLESQUC I POSADAJSWEETSO rope camello (kah-MAY-yoh) camel On the last night of the posada celebra­ tion, Dec. 24, Mexicans go to midnight church services. They come home for parties that last long into the night Christmas Day is quiet. On Jan. 5, many country kids put shoes filled with straw outside their doors or on their balconies. The straw is for the camels of the Three Wise Men who brought gifts to the Christ child. Although Mexican children get small gifts on Christmas Day, the real presents are given on Jan. 6. The Wise Men bring the gifts. Nacimiento (nah-see-MYEHN-toh) Mini Spy . . • letter A 3 tres (TRAYSS) three soga TKRVARELIGIOUSC Mini Spy and her friends are celebrating Christmas by breaking a pinata. See if you can find: • football • pencil • cup • word MINI • megaphone • letter W • teapot • ladder • bowl • sword • lips •bell • potato Phase »end _____copies of The Mini I'ngr Cnntlilulnm Pothrf at $1000 plus $1 00 for postage and handling each Total amount enclosed $_______ . Name __ ___ ______ -. Address -------- J City Sut.- Zip Merry ChristmasFrom Mexico APD I NNERPRAYERL EANSFRNPCHURCHE Send uni) checks or money orders payable to Andrews and .McMrel Allow 4-fi weeks for delivery Mail tn The Mini Pagr CnnMitutunr Paeket. P.O. Box 419150. Kansas City. MO &4141 । Bulk dixount information available upon request i ~ Feliz Navidad de Mexico Words that remind us of a Mexican Christmas are hidden in the block below. See if you can find: NAVIDAD, MEXICO, POSADA, SPANISH. RELIGIOUS. PARADE. PRAYER. SING. FIESTA, PINATA. CHURCH. FRUIT. DINNER. FOOD. AGURES, CANDLES. PARTY. SWEETS. INN CRINTAIFIESTAZM the perfect resource for studying the Constitution. It includes the Signers of the Constitution Poster, the Making of the Constitution Timeline Poster, and the popular, award-winning Mini Page Constitution Series (contains three sets of six issues of The Mini Page). noches (NOH-chays) nights nueve They pretend they are Mary and Joseph looking for a room in the La segunda part of the celebration is la fiesta. \ Las fiunilias and their invitados fruta (FROO-tah) fruit (fee-ESS-tah) party 11 abajo. Navidad. v (THAY-nah) dinner (eenbee-TAHd®) (tah.lahs.lo6) guests the This is not easy. Someone pulls the soga, making it move arriba and ss /e\® ■ Flag: three ban of rad, wMta and green The national coat of arma a In the center, n la an eagle holding a snake. • Sire: about three ttmes the size of Texas •Population: 88 million • Percent of people who can read and write: 88 • Main religion: Roman Catholic A “nacimiento" is a group of figures that make up a manger scene. It can be very simple, with just Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Or it can include wise men, shepherds, farmers and townspeople. These are placed on a decorated altar in most homes. Larger figures are also placed outside in some communities. Make a pinata Pastorela (peen-YAHT-uh) (pahs-toh-REH-lah) You’ll balloon flour water string tissue paper • bowl • scissors • candy • • • • • What to ( 1. Blow a balloon £ tie it. 2. Mixa paste of 1 part flour to 2 parts wate Flor de la noche buena* 3. Thar newspaper strips about 1 inch wide and 3 inches long. Dip newspaper strips into paste and stick them on the balloon. 4. Apply about three layers, leaving an opening around the top. Allow to dry for three days. Pop the balloon. The hollow shell around the balloon will be left. 5. Tb decorate it, paste on tissue paper strips. Slash and curl around the bottom. —--------6. Make two small holes in the sides at the top. Run string through the holes. Candy can be put inside through the top hole. MINI PAGE SPONSORS Coleman Insurance Agency Hastings Orthopedic Clinic - Dr. Merriman & Dr. Larke Many neighborhoods put on a Christmas play called a “pastorela." Pastorelas are about the Christmas shepherds. In the play, the Devil and his helpers tty to keep the shepherds from getting to Bethlehem. Angels and a hermit help the shep­ herds finally reach the Christ child. Most pastorelas have different lines and songs because they are not written down. The costumes and scenery are homemade. Audiences get involved by booing and cheering. (flor deh lah NOH-cheh BWEH-nah) The poinsettia is a plant that was first grown in Mexico. One legend is that a poor boy had no gift to bring the Christ child in the manger of his village church. On his way to the church, he stopped to pick a branch as a gift. The branch turned into a beautiful flower with star-shaped petals. In 1825, Dr. Joel Roberts Poinsett brought the first poinsettia to this country. At that time, he was our ambassador to Mexico. • ■Chnumas Eve flower.' the Mexican name for poinsettia The Mini Page thanks the Embassy of Mexico for help with this article. Hastings Savings and Loan Farm Bureau Insurance - Larry Neil Koops Funeral Chapels Inc. - Lake Odessa �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 19, 1991 — Page 15 Gas tax hike needed to avoid further road cuts, officials say Michigan taxpayers will pay to fix more roads, bridges and bus systems in other slates unless Governor John Engler and the Legislature pass a state fuel tax increase that will help pump more federal funds into the slate, transportation leaders are saying. And in Barry County, without a gas tax increase, the County Road Commission will be forced to make further cuts that will result in reduced services, said Jack Kineman, engineer/manager. Across the state, without a state fuel tax hike, cities and local road agencies will be short of matching funds to qualify for about SI.2 billion in new federal transportation funds earmarked for Michigan over the next six years. "How shameful and embarrassing it would be for the Michigan Treasury to have to stamp return to sender on any of the $1.2 billion appropriated to this state for road and bridge repairs and for motorists' safety," said James Little, executive director of the County Road Association of Michigan, which represents the slate's road commis­ sions. Michigan cities and road commissions al­ ready arc struggling - cutting snow removal, laying off workers and delaying road and bridge repairs - just to come up with matching funds for the most critical road and bridge projects, he said. That's because Michigan's fuel tax of 15 cents per gallon, one of the lowest rates in lhe nation, has been frozen since 1984. Since then, road, bridge and mass transit costs have skyrocketed while increasingly fuel-efficient vehicles have caused fuel tax revenues to plummet. According to Kineman, Barry's Road Commission has reduced personnel by eight over the last three years and during that same period has not been able to make any major equipment purchases. "Last winter there was no money for over­ time snow removal and this winter the funds for overtime are very limited," Kineman said, noting that further cuts will be neces­ sary unless a gas tax increase is approved. "Finally, the Congress has agreed to re­ turn more of lhe federal taxes Michigan citi­ zens pay," said David Osborn, director of state affairs for the Michigan Municipal League. "For years and years, our residents have been sending far more taxes to Washington than Washington sends back to us," he said. "But unless our Legislature and governor do what's right and help us come up with matching funds, the federal government may as well just keep the new transportation funds, because we'll just have to send the money back anyway." Over the years, the federal government has returned to Michigan about 85c of every SI paid in taxes. With the additional federal transportation funds, Michigan's return would improve to about 90c on the dollar. "...All we want is for Michigan to gel its fair share," said Osborn. "If we don't, the bottom line is Michigan tax dollars end up paying for road, bridges and buses in other states, while our transportation systems crumble." Michigan public bus systems recorded more than 101 million passenger boardings last year and bu.-es will continue to age and deteriorate without more revenues, said Michael Bolton, president of the Michigan Public Transit Association. "Our public bus systems are lhe lone source of transportation and the only l:nk to lhe world for tens of thousands of senior and handicapped citizens," said Bolton, of lhe Ann Arbor Transportation Authority. "Our buses carry thousands of college stu­ dents to class. They take commuters to Baltimore man sentenced for assaulting boy J-Ad Graphics News Service A 4Lyear-old man accused of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old boy has been sentenced to prison for five to 15 years. Villard Randy Mann also was ordered Nov. 7 to pay S2.500 in court costs and to bear the expense of counseling and therapy for lhe victim. Barry County Sheriffs deputies alleged Mann showed the boy a pornographic videotape, then carried him into a bedroom, undressed him and look two photos of him. Deputies said Mann then molested lhe boy in an assault that involved penetration. The victim told authorities Mann threatened to kill him if he told anyone of the assault, which deputies said took place June 18 at the suspect's home al 6330 S. Bedford Road. The following week, deputies obtained a search warrant and searched Mann's home, recovering a camera and two pornographic videotapes. Originally charged with two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, Mann pleaded guilty in October to one lesser count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct The first-degree charges earned maximum penalties of life in prison. Court News In other court business: •A Shelbyville man was sentenced last week to pay $6,050 in fines, costs and restitution following his conviction for larceny. Michael Redding, 21, also was ordered to jail for one year and was placed on probation for five years. After lengthy deliberations, a Barry County Circuit Cou. t jury found Redding guilty of larceny over SlOu following a thrte-day trial ending Nov. 6. One full day was taken up by deliberations. Redding took the stand in his own defense 1 Police Beat Crew steals engine from parked truck MAPLE GROVE TWP. - An engine was removed and reported stolen last week from a pickup truck parked on Dow Road. Michigan State Police said the 6-cylinder engine from the 1966 GMC stake truck proba­ bly was taken last Thursday or Friday. The truck was parked behind an abandoned house and hidden by a hill in the 8300 block of Dow Road. The thieves cut through a barbed wire fence to reach the truck. Once there, they removed the hood before taking the engine. Deputies found the starter near the scene and the hood lying’50 yards away. . Authorities said the thieves must have used a four-wheel drive vehicle and other heavy equipment to remove and haul away the engine, which was valued at $500. Motorist hits deer, tree IRVING TWP. - A Middleville driver struck a deer and then a tree Friday on Parmalee Road. Diane R. DeBoer, 40, of 6900 Soloman Road, was treated at Pennock Hospital after the accident just west of Soloman Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said DeBoer was eastbound on Parmalee Road when she hit a deer that ran into the road. DeBoer then lost control of her car, left the road and struck a tree head-on. DeBoer was wearing a safety belt and was taken to Pennock by family members, deputies said. Snowmobile stolen from driveway THORNAPPLE TWP. - A snowmobile sitting on a trailer was stolen last Thursday from a home on Middleville Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said the thief backed into the driveway, hitched up the trailer carrying the Polaris Indy 500 snowmobile and drove away between 1 and 4:30 p.m. from the home in the 3200 block of Middleville Road, north of Adams Road. The snowmobile was valued at S3.000 plus another $800 for the trailer. Driver hospitalized following accident BARP.Y TWP. - A Battle Creek motorist was hospitalized Sunday following a one-ve­ hicle accident on Hickory Road. Judy M. Ploof, 32, of 3270 W. Shore Drive, was taken to Borgcss Hospital in Kalama­ zoo following the 4:25 p.m. accident west of Hallock Road. Michigan Stale Police said Ploof was eastbound on Hickory Road when she lost control on the icy roadway. Her pickup truck spun off the road and overturned. Ploof received a citation for driving too fast for road conditions. One hurt in three-car crash HASTINGS - A Hastings motorist was seriously injured last week in a three-car acci­ dent at Hanover and Clinton streets. Alice V. Hardin, 51, of 2118 S. Bedford Road, Hastings, was treated at Pennock Hospi­ tal after the 5 p.m. accident Dec. 10. Jonathan A. Hurless, 22, of 1547 Mixer Road, sought his own treatment for a minor in­ jury, and Lynne E. Parish, 27, of Charlotte, was not injured, according to Hastings Police. Authorities said Hurless and Parish were wearing restraints, but Hardin was not using a safety belt. Police said Hurless was southbound on Hanover Street when he struck Parish's south­ bound car, which was stopped to make a left turn onto Clinton Street. Hurless' car then spun around, crossed the road and struck Hardin's northbound car on Hanover. Hurless received a citation for failure to stop in a safe distance, according to police. (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service) during the second day of testimony. Afterward, the six-woman, six-man jury deliberated all afternoon and the following morning until noon before reaching the guilty verdict. work, and they help the working poor get to their jobs. It is unconscionable that our elected leaders would flatten lhe wheels to the world for so many." Lawrence W. Martin, executive director of the Michigan Road Builders Association, reaffirmed that a state fuel tax increase is long over-due and critically needed. "More than 80 percent of our roads and more titan 30 percent of our bridges are in such bad shape, we have to either replace or fix them is this decade. Even with $200 million more a year over the next six years, we'll barely be able to meet these most pressing needs," Martin said. M-43 to have crossing guard Making arrangements to have a crossing guard help school children cross a busy in­ tersection is not as simple as hiring a guard and paying lhe wages. The Delton Kellogg Schools and Barry Township arc coopcra'ing together to have a crossing guard placed at the intersection of M-43 and Orchard Street in downtown Del­ ton, but first the Michigan Department of Transportation has to give its approval and oversee a study of the location. Citizens have raised concerns about the lack of a crossing guard at that intersection. School Superintendent Dean McBeth said. "Il's not simple placing a guard there," he noted. The school and the township have sent a joint letter to MDOT requesting that a pedestrian crossing be established at M-43 and Orchard and there are prescribed regula­ tions that have to be met before approval is given. Warning signs notifying drivers of the crossing and other stipulations are involved and will be part of lhe study. According to law, the crossing guard posi­ tion has to come under the jurisdiction of lhe township's police department, said Township Supervisor Bill Wooer. The local unit of government must also provide for wages for the crossing guard, bui he hopes the school will help with that ex­ pense. The school district had a crossing guard at that intersection al one lime a few years ago, but McBeth said it was not legal. According to the Michigan Attorney General and Legislation, the responsibility for a crossing guard rests with the local unit of government, he said. The crossing guard also must have at least four hours of training, conducted by police, McBeth said. The Barry Township Board has not voted on hiring a crossing guard at this point, but Wooer said all have agreed that the township should proceed with the preliminary steps. In other business, at the Delton Kellogg Board of Education meeting, the board heard that the Barry Area United Way and lhe Hastings YMCA are interested in managing the Delton area’s summer recreation pro­ gram. That prospect is still in the early stages of discussions, but generally the board thinks it would be appropriate if lhe Y would handle the program, he said. Far more than five yean., the school dis­ trict, in contract with area townships, has been operating the summer recreation pro­ gram, but McBeth said "that's not really our business." •A Hope Township man charged with attacking an 80-year-old man with a broomstick was placed on probation last week for one year. Douglas D. Warner, 30, of 5603 Sagio Road, was sentenced to serve 45 days in jail but received credit for 45 days previously served. Judge Richrrd M. Shuster also ordered Warner to pay $1,500 in court costs, $669 in restitution and a $100 fine. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Warner attacked his landlord after lhe owner came to the mobile hom? July i to inspect the property. The landlord told deputies ..Warper attacked Jiim and broke both the. broomstick and the landlords glasses^ ' Warner, however claimed he was attacked first by the landlord. ' ' Originally charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and malicious destruction of personal property worth less than $100, the Barry County Circuit Court jury rejected both of those charges following a four-day trial ending Nov. 1. But lhe jury found Warner guilty of lhe lesser offense of assault and battery. Warner was held in jail awaiting sentencing but was given work release. •A Middleville man was sentenced last week to one year in jail in connection with a burglary in the village. John. E. Near, 29, of 100 Arlington St., also was placed on probation for three years. Judge Shuster ordered him to pay $2,000 in fines and $2,000 in court costs. Near was arrested by Middleville Police in connection with the September theft of figurines from the building near his home. Originally charged with breaking and entering - a 15-year felony offense, Near pleaded guilty in November to the lesser offense of larceny in a building. Near could have received up to four years in prison plus fines for the larceny conviction. •A Sherwood resident has been sentenced to spend six months in the Barry County Jail for breaking into a building. Gary Nawrocki, 27, also was placed on probation for four years. At sentencing Nov. 19, he was ordered to pay $2,500 in court costs and $28.88 in restitution. Originally charged with three felony counts of breaking and entering an occupied dwelling, Nawrocki pleaded guilty to one of lhe three charges in October. In exchange, the other two counts were dismissed. Two brothers arrested in Nashville assault Two brothers were arrested early Sunday morning, Dec. 8. on a charge of breaking and entering a Nashville home and assaulting a resident there. Nashville Police Sgt. Gene Koctje reported that Dana Symonds. 25. of 105 State St. and Kenneth Symonds Sr.. 39. of 3663 Bridge Park Road. Hastings, were arrested by Nashville and Barry County officers about 12:30 a.m. after they allegedly broke into a home at 325 Maple St. and assaulted Jerry Allerding. who lives at that address Koctje said another resident of the home fl­ ed to a neighbor’s house and phoned police. The suspects were still at the scene when of­ ficers arrived. Both men were arraigned in Barry County District Court on charges of breaking and entering and as'sauh with intent to do great bodily harm. Dana Symonds was released on $7,000 bond; Kenneth Symonds Sr., on $5,000. The Nashville ambulance transported Aller­ ding to Pennock Hospital in Hastings, where he was treated and released Viatec begins expansion Despite falling snow and cold temperatures, construction crews at Vlatec began work Tuesday on expanding the Hastings manufacturer's building on West State Street. The expansion is expected to increase the company's manufacturing assembly area by 50 percent and create 15 to 20 new jobs. CLASSIFIEDS The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616)948-8051 For Rent To: Mr. and Mrs. Leo in Florida Merry Christmas from the little ones at McDonald's your little girl has found Maries lap now. 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Three teams in this year's field (Lowell, Lakewood and Delton) were ranked in the top 10 in the latest state Class B poll. Also included in the field are two-time defending champion Charlotte, Battle Creek Central, Grand Ledge, Harper Creek. Ionia and traditional area powers Middleville and Hastings. Medals will be awarded for the first through fourth places in each individual weight division. The Randy Lydy Memorial Outstanding Wrestler Award, as well as team trophies for champions and runners-up, will also be presented. Admission to the tournament is S3 for adults and $2 for students, and are good for the entire day. Publishers of • • • • • • • Ahearn named soccer M.V.P. Goalkeeper Shawn Ahearn was chosen the M.V.P. of the Hastings soccer team this past fall. Ahearn, who posted eight shutouts, was chosen as an honorable mention all-district player and was a big reason the Saxons outscored their opponents 60-26. • A nice series! 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Their gifts have kept on giving year-round for the educational benefit of the community's young people: SUPPORTER » jL £ Howard Ferns James & Sarah Fisher Hastings Educational Support Personnel v % Glady's Hine & Thomas Rowe Joseph & Anne Hubert Barney Hutchins Gordon & Jean Ironside » £ £ Karl & Patricia Kaiser Robert & Joann & William & Barb Kruko Pat A Karla McKeough u Larry & Mary Martha Melendy Eileen Oehler Ray & Mary Rose Randall & Judith Schaefer James & Ellarie Spindler Randy & Brenda Teegardin Ken & Leia Witker B [ , r • . > ■ ! : % £ Jf B* I £ SPONSOR Mark & Renae Feldpausch Doug & Jan Hartough Hastings Athletic Boosters Larry & Mary Hensley Dale & Diane Hoekstra Robert & Frances King Wade and Gloria Nitz FOUNDATIQN BUILDER Robert Casey Hastings Area School Staff Members Hastings Band Boosters Kaiser Family CORPORATE SPONSOR Barry County Lumber Consumers Power Co. Cove Distributors Dimmers & McPhillips Flexfab Great Lakes Bancorp Hastings Manufacturing Hastings Savings & Loan National Bank of Hastings J.C. Penney Walker and Fluke Arthur & Karen Olson Elton & Connie Signs David Wren . ' PATRON James & Mary Ann Atkinson Harry & Jean Burke Charles Caldwell Stacy Garrison, DDS Michael Humphreys Ken & Carol Kensington Harold Lewis Mr. & Mrs. John Panfil Carl & Loretta Schoessel James & Barb Toburen ENDOWMENT Barry County Lumber Robert & Martha Byington James & Jill Wisweli W'on’t you join tn helping provide special enrichment activities and program.* /<>r our student' . 402 Thornton, Middleville (Corner of Thornton and M-37) Now Taking Appointments Monday-Friday Evening Hours Available Send someone a happy ad Ph. 948-8051 a Barry County Residents Krnminy your community and its people makes you fed “more at home. ” Hastings Banner .. keeping you informed of all community notices, marriage and birth announcements, on top reporting of all local government agencies, school activities.sporting events and much more. You can feel more at home when you subscribe to the Banner and receive it at home. Hastings Banner '^lakitty Harry County residents feel at home for ooer 100 years. ” plese complete this form and return to the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation at 232 West Grand, Hastings, MI 4<)O58. Yes! 1 would like to sbuscribe to the Hastings Banner. ’13.00 Barry County ’15.00 Surrounding Counties Hittings Education Enrichment Foundation 232 West Grand Street Hastings, Ml 4S058 (616)948-8021 (Allegan. Calhoun. Eaton. Ionia. K-Zoo & Kent) ’16.50 Other Areas ’10 Student o Month.) Name of Donor: NAME_____________________ ’_______________________________ Please find enclosed my (tax deductible) contribution of $ Watson. Carried. 12. Moved by Cusock. supported by White that the maintenance agreement with C 4 R Appliance be renewed at a 4% increase to $388.50 per week upon providing the City with a certificate of In­ surance and Mayor authorized to sign sold agree­ ment. Yeas: Spencer. Compbail. Cusack. Jasperse. Brewer, Walton. White. Absent: Watson. Carried. 13. Moved by Cusack, supported by Walion that Chief Sarver be allowed to purchase a 1992 Police Package for $14,366 through State purchasing. Yeas. White. Walton. Brower. Jasperse. Cusock. Campbell. Spencer. Absent: Watson. Carried. 14. Moved by Brower, supported by Walion that Chief of Police Sorver be allowed to receive bids on the used patrol car. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 15. Ordinance 248 read. An ordinance to amend Article IV al Chapter 10 of the Hostings City Codz of 1970 regarding operation of Taxicabs. 16. PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON THE TRANSFER OF INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE from Summit Steel Processing Co. to Louis Podnos Iron and Metal Co. No comment from public. Mov­ ed by Campbell, supported by Spencer to approve the transfer of the Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Summitt Steel to Louis Podnos Iron and Metal Co. Yeas: Spencer. Campbell. Cusock. Jasperse. Brower. Walton. White. Absent: Wat­ son. Carried. 17. The Environmental Studies Class from Hastings High School were present on Curbside Recycling. Mark Peterson. *ngelle Cooklin, Chelsea Adams, Molyka Degoa. Jenny Johnson, and Shannon Fuller were present and did a presen­ tation to council on a survey they had done on 200 residents of the City which represents 10% of homes. They asked residents four basic questions: Do you recycle other than pop cans? Would you be interested in Hastings having a curbside recycling service? Would you be willing to pay 50 cents o week? Does Hostings Sanitary Service presently pick up your refuge? They presented graphs show­ ing percentages in favor, against and undecided. Shannon Fuller asked that the matter be referred to Ordinance Committee to prepare an ordinance and present if early next year. She stated Think Globly and oct locally. Under P.A. 138 a user fee can be charged. Harry Adrounie Chairman of Barry County Solid Waste Plan was present and stated that under Public Act 138 the County can levy $2.00 a month on inhabitants, but the County decided not to do that. He told the students that before coming to City Council, they must first go through the Barry County Solid Waste Oversite Committee. They hove recommended that all recycling be done through private enterprise. He stated that the City can charge $25 per year if they wish to go into business but they must enter Into an agreement with the County with on interlocal agreement. Councilman Spencer stated that private enterprise needs to make money and no money can be made in recycling. Adrounie slated that Mr. Nell owner of Hostings Sanitary Service is very community oriented and has been subsidizing recycling in Barry County. Adrounie sold students were attack­ ing the wrong end of the horse. People con be educated to recycle but there are no facilities to handle it and no money to be made on a small scale operation. The State needs to find markets. The State wants 50% recycling In 10 years. Regional centers need to be set up to handle enough to moke it profitable to operate. Up to Oc­ tober 1. the Slate paid 80% and County 20% on o recycling program. As of October 1. the State hod quit funding on Act 641. The State wants everyone to do it but at their own cost. Councilman Spencer asked if the City hod to ask the County to start curbside recycling in Hastings and he stated yes because we hod adopted the Solid Waste Plan. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Spencer that rower up your homo-the LP gas-way.--------- f THANKS... J £ • Rebate Programs • Experienced Staff | Ph. 852-2070 127 & Main St., Nashville Service is not a forgotten wordat P" Thermogas! M. SERVICE AND PICK-UP and DELIVERY S3C00** | 24 HCURS-A-DAY 7 DAYS-A-WEEK December 9. 1991 Common Council met in regular session in the City Holl. Council Chambers. Hostings. Michigan, on Monday, at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Gray presiding. 1. Present at roll call were members: Spencer. Campbell. Cusack. Jasperse, Brower. Walton. White. 2. Moved by Campbell, supported by Walton that the excuse of Councilperson Watson be approved. Yeos: All. Absent: One. Carried. 3. Moved by Cusack, supported by White that the minutes of the November 25. 1991 meeting be approved as read and signed by the Mayor and Ci­ ty Clerk. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 4. Invoices read: Hostings Sanitary Service.............................. $1.056.25 Consolidated Gov't Serv................................... 1.274.17 J 8 H Software...................................................... 3.795.00 C 8 H Distributors Inc......................................... 1.219.43 Siegel. Hudson. Gee & Fisher...........................1.800.00 Moved by Jasperse. supported by Cusack that lhe above invoices be approved. Yeas: White. Walton. Brower. Jasperse. Cusock. Campbell. Spence-. Ab­ sent: Watson. Carried. 5. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Walton that the letter of December 5, from Hostings Manufac­ turing be referred to the Street Committee. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 6. Moved by Spencer, supported by Brower that the resolution to approve the transfer of owner­ ship of a 1991 Class C licensed business located at 114 S. Jefferson, Hostings, from James R. Beadle to Frank Enterprises, Inc. from the Michigan Liquor Control Commlstion be adopted. Yeas: Spencer. Campbell, Cusock. Jasperse. Brower. Walton. White. Absent: Watson. Carried. 7. Moved by White, supported by Brower that ■he letter of December 3. from Bob Edwards be referred to the Property Committee. Yeas: All. Ab­ sent: One. Carried. 8. Moved by Walton, supported by White that the letter from Cameron McIntyre be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 9. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Brower that lhe Planning Commission minutes of November 4, be received ond placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 10. Councilman Spencer stated that the water committee has been meeting and interviewing consultants for the Water plant and will be meeting again on Thursday on the Waler Treat­ ment Plant. He stated that Rutland Township is in the hands of the Attorneys ond are checking the EPA Grant. 11. Moved by Cusock. supported by Compbell that the resolution adopting Benefit E for Retirees be approved. Yeas: White. Walton, Brower. Jasperse. Cusack. Campbell, Spencer. Absent: We are now offering INTRODUCTORY SPECIALS! • Back Pain • Neck Pain • Headaches • Leg & Arm Pains • Numbness & Tingling • Work Injuries • Auto Injuries ’ • Sports Injuries • Farm Injunes ; NEW PATIENT SPECIAL ।Examination, X-Rays, I and Treatment.............................* A O PLACE A CLASSIFIED Have your auto glass installed right. NASHVILLE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER Dr. Micheal Callton Hastings Reminder Hastings Banner Hastings Weekender Community Advisor Marshall Battle Creek Shopper News Lakewood News Middleville/Caledonia Sun & News Maple Valley News COMMON COUNCIL ADDRESS____________________________ _ ____________________ Ordinance Committee. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Mayor Gray thanked the students. Mr. O'Mara. Mr. DeDecker, and Mr. Shaw on the survey and the mature and well organized presentation io the City Council. 18. Moved by Cusock, supported by Brower that the November 30. Revenue and Budget Status reports and Trail Balance be received ond placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 19. Moved by Brower, supported by Walton that the letter of December 4, from Jane Norton, of Recycling in Barry County, announcing that she is forced to suspend all recycling programs due to lock of funding, ond that the Christmas Tree chipp­ ing program was done, be received and placed on file, and the DPS get with the County on a chipping program for Christmas trees ond Io keep council aware of recycling programs. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 20. Moved by White supported by Campbell that the Building Inspectors report for November be tabled to the next meeting. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 21. Moved by Spencer, supported by Walton that bids received from Pitch of Grand Rapids for $6.122 ond MBH Construction of Bottle Creek, for $4,977 for the removal of house and garage on W. Mill St. next to the Water Plant, go to the low bidder of M4H Construction for $4,977. Yeas: White, Walton, Brower, Jasperse, Cusack. Campbell. Spencer. Ab­ sent: Watson. Carried. 22. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Cusock that the lease with the Notional Bank of Hastings for the parking lot N. of the hotel for o<>e year for $1.850 be approved with Mayor authorized to sign. Yeas: Spencer. Campbell. Cusock. Jasperse. Brower. Walton, White. Absent: Watson. Carried. 23. Moved by Cusock supported by Walton that the lease agreement on City house at Fish Hat­ chery Pork be renewed for one year at $250 per month starting January 1, 1992 be approved with Mayor ond Clerk to sign. Yeas: White. Walton, Brower. Jasperse. Cusack. Campbell. Noys: Spencer. Absent: Watson. Carried. 24. Councilperson Wolton requested a Property Committee meeting on December 23. at 7:00 p.m. 25. Moved by Compbell, supported by Spencer to adjourn at 8 45 p.m. Mary Lou Gray. Mayor (12/19) Sharon Vickery. City Clerk State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Estate File No. 90-20308-IE Estoteof Dallas Sumner Pierce. Deceased. Social Security Number 364-20-7064. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On November 22. 1991. in the probate courtroom. Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing was bo held on the petition of Mildred Pierce re­ questing that Mildred Pierce be appointed per­ sonal representative of Dallas Sumner Pierce who lived at 11555 Marsh Rood. Shelbyville. Michigan and who died Aug. 31. 1989. ond requesting also that the will of the deceased dated March 11. 1983 ond codicils bo admitted to probate. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the ■proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. Memorial gift in memory of _____ Operating Supporter S50-$VV Corporate Sponsor CITY/STATE________________ _____ __________________________ ZIP______ _________________ PHONE If you art interested tn making a bequest to the Foundation or a contribution to the endowment fund, please call Treasurer, Randy Teegardtn at (Clb'J 945-2401 The Hastings Banner • P.O. Box B • Hastings, MI 49058 Elizabeth V Bauer (P26I87) 128 E. Bridge Street Plainwell. Mi 49060 (6161 685 6883 Mildred Pierce 11555 Marsh Rood Shelbyville. Ml 49344 (12/19) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 19, 1991 — Page 13 Delton eagers suffer third straight defeat "They would send them out on lhe wing, and most of our big guys aren't used to playing perimeter defense." I logoboom said that the Panthers must learn to execute better on the offensive end before they earn their first win. "We have made some real progress defensively," he said. “But we need better decision making on the offensive end. "Thai's what we're striving for right now, offensive efficiency." Mike Martin led Delton with 10 points, while Jon lenz and Jay Annen added nine each. Annen's six boards led the team Jeff Taylor dished off four assists, and Pat O’Meara collected three steals. Paw Paw will face a red-hot Mattawan team Friday night, a team Hogoboom has tagged as the league favorite, along with Pcnnfield. Mattawan (3-0) defeated defending league champion Kalamazoo Christian in the season opener 51 -40. The closer the Delton basketball team comes to posting its first win ol lhe season, lhe farther it finds itself away at lhe final buzzer. The Panthers played competitive basketball for the third straight game this season, but Paw Paw nailed II of 13 free throws down the stretch to preserve a 62-42 Kalamazoo Valley Association win. Delton dropped to 0-3 overall and 0-2 in KVA play. Alter trailing Paw Paw throughout much of the game, lhe Panthers pulled to within 33-32 by the end of the thin! quarter. But forward Eric l-askovy sparked a 8-0 Indian run with a pair of three pointers. l-askovy scored 14 of his game-high 22 points in the fourth quarter. Delton coach Jim I logoboom said that the versatile Paw Taw lineup presented matchup problems for his team all game long. "They have five real good athletes, and they're all 6-1 or 6-2," I logoboom said. Lions improve to 2-1 with 78-55 win Jon Lenz: nine points and five rebounds against Paw Paw Words to the ‘Ys’ Bowling Results Thursday Twisters Men High Games & Series II. Slovlnskl 186; P. Scobey 207; R. Hause 197-553; S. Little 181; J. Higgins 218-499; D. Keasl 194-513; D. Rose 568; K. Chandler 205-547; C. Haywood 179; !•'. Huey 182-481; R. Snore 254-565. Women High Games & Series C. Haupt 193-502; IL Wilkins 182; G. Buchanan 197-536; D. Service 208; J. Eaton 449; 180I. RuthrufT 203507; R. Cole 2(H); F. RuthrufT 191; S. Undis 187. Sam's Brothers 40-16: Hastings Bowl 36-20; Gcukcs Market 34-22; Andrus Chevrolet 27-29; Bowman Refrigeration 26'/i-29Vi; Ray James Electromechanical 2244-3316: Shamrock Tavern 20-36; Hastings Mutual 18-38. High Games - T. Christian 173; B. Quada 163; S. Thompson 155; K Sutfin 155; P. Arends 202; D. Greenfield 150; C. Hurless 167; J. Gasper 205; L. Wcyerman 159; P. Guy 161; M. Patten 168; J. Connor 158; D. Staines 170; S. Baum 153; S. Sanborn 163; K. Hooten 161; S. Bosworth 156. High Games and Series - K. Sutfin 158-458; P. Arends 202-478; J. Gasper 205-488; M. Patten 190-497; D. Staines 196-520; S. Bosworth IM-469. YMCA Standings High School 3 on 3 9-10 Grade W-L-T Swat.............................................. 2-0-0 Were Not Bad........................................... 2-0-0 Nitzche....................................................... 0-2-0 Young Guns................................................0-2-0 11-12 Grade Boys of the B-ball.................................... 2-0-0 Castclein..................................................... I -0-0 Ruthless Mugs............................................ I-1-0 Big round ball boys...................................0-1-0 Mathews.................................................... 0-2-0 NO NAME OF LEAGUE Holley Rollers 40-20; Hooter Crew 38-22; H & H 37-23. BS'crs 35-25; Wanders 33-27; Pin Busters 33-27; Alley Cats 32-28; Die Hards 31-29; Gutterdusters 29-31; Chug-a Lugs 29-31; Ixiad Hogs .28-32; Sandbaggers 28-32; Get Along Gang 27-33; Rude Ones 26-34; Greenback 24-36; Misfits 24-36; Real­ ly Rotlens 23-37; Friends 22-30. Thursday Angels McDonalds 38-18; Cornerstone Realtv 35-21; Cracker Backs 29-23; T.J.'s 2716-2416; Stefanos 25'6-22'6; Hastings Mutual 24-32; Brown Jug 20-28; Suds Girls 13-43. Good Games and Series - C. Burpee 152; D. Clark 140; L. Apsey 174; C. Mcullcn 188; C. Cuddahce 158; J Hurless 187; D. Snider 176; B Moody 202; S. Mcnncll 131; P Vaughn 158; S. Everett 157: B. Whitaker 186; S. Dunn 174; M. Ingram 171; N. Kloosterman 200-446. Powder Blue............................................... 1-3-0 Red...............................................................0-2-1 Maroon....................................................... 0-3-0 Bombers......................................................2-0-0 Boars........................................................... 2-0-0 Regulators................................................... I-1-0 Man 1 Don't Know..................................... I-1-0 Otr............................................................... 0-2-0 Walther.......................................................0-2-0 YMCA-Youth Council’s Adult Indoor Soccer W-L-T Team Yellow............................ 4-0-0 White.......................................................... 2-O-I Green.......................................................... 2-1-0 Navy........................................................... 2-2-0 his team some good. Maple Valley had a similar layoff last year, and played sluggishly when it returned to action. "Hopefully we'll have a chance to rest, to get healthy and to get ready for lhe new year," Reese said. The Lions will play Middleville at home Jan. 7. Mike Trowbridge: 14 points in win over Lansing Christian Browns........................................................... 0-2 Lakewood Mcrdiants.................................. 0-2 B League Minor Flexfab........................................................... 2-0 C & B Discount..............................................|-0 Larry Poll Realty.......................................... 0-1 Viking.............................................................o-l Game Results Powder Blue 3 vs. Red 2; Navy 6 vs. Yellow 12; Green 3 vs. White 5. 12 Grade Womens High Game and Series - D. A. Woody 159; A. Allen 180; C. Mack 167. S. Sanborn 185. D Kelley 214; R. Haight 199-543; D. Oliver 201; M Hodges 180. Mens High Game and Series - R. Ogden 195; R. Mack 214-570: E. Bchrndt 182; J Barnum 211-566; F. Huey 170; R. L. Hie 212; R. Snyder Jr. 192; J. Haight 197-575; J Smith 191; G. Steele 204-556. Christmas came early for the Maple Valley basketball team. The Lions, who will not play again until Jan. 7, celebrated in style Tuesday night with a 78-55 victory over Lansing Christian. They improved to 2-1 overall with the win. Maple Valley built a 12-point cushion by the end of the first quarter, then extended lhe advantage to 39-24 at the half. They then erased all doubt by outscoring Christian 23-12 in the third period. "I was most happy to see everybody score," coach Jerry Reese said of his Lions. "It sends us into the holidays with a good feeling." Maple Valley shot 47 percent from the field and held Christian to an 18 of 52 shooting night. The Lions also hit 13 of 15 free throw attempts. Mike Trowbridge scored 14 points for Maple Valley. Brice llasselback added 13 points and led the Lion rebounders with eight. Bryan Carpenter and Darrell Stine also reached double figures, scoring 11 and 10, respectively. Chip Reese had five steals. Brad Rhoda had 17 points for Lansing Christian, which was coming off a victory in the Bath tournament over the weekend. Tim Palmer and Sean Kribs added 14 apiece. Reese said that he hoped that the long layoff the Lions are embarking on does YMCA-Youth Council's Mens Basketball W-L C League Riverbend........................................................ |-0 Hastigs Mutual................................................|-0 Miller Real Estate......................................... 0-1 Hastings Fiberglass...................................... 0-1 A League Hamlins/L.O. Racketball............................ 2-0 Hamiltons........................................................2-0 Architectural Metals.....................................2-0 Barry County Realtors..................................0-1 Browns............................... 0-1 B League Major Hoopsters....................................................... 2-0 Piston Ring.................................................... 2-0 Clearview Properties..................................... |. | Hastings Saving/Loan....................................| -1 Cappon Oil.................................................... 0-2 Weltons.......................................................... 0-2 C League - did not play this week. B Minor League - C & B Discount 50 vs. Flexfab 58. B Major League - Clearview Properties 68 vs. Piston Ring 83; Hastings Savings and Loan 71 vs. Cappon Oil 46; Weltons 72 vs. Hoopsters 83. A League - Barry County 80 vs. Hamlins/L.O. Racketball 108; Architectural Metals 108 vs. Petersons 75; Lakewood Mer­ chants 69 vs. Hamiltons Execavating 86. Wednesday P.M. Friendly Home Panics 39-21: Varney's Stables 38-22; Nashville Ixickcr 36-24; Mace's Pharmacy 33-27; Misfits 32?28; Easy Rollers 31-29; Valiev Realtv 29’31; Hair Care Center 27-33; Lifestyles 25-35. -------- 10-50. High Games and Series - L. Elliston 252-579; K. Becker 197-1556; T. Christopher 200-540; P. Frederickson 181-521; J. Sanlnocencio 180-500; P. Smith 185-479; M. Brimmer 165-466; R. Kuempel 165-464; B. Vrogindewey 167-432; A. Alien 169-436; B. High 168-424; S. Brimmer 171-427; B. Smith 184; M. Dull 158; S. Pennington 168; E. Mesecar 185; J. Pcttengill 150. Bowlerettes Andrus of Hastings 40'6-19'6; D.J. Elec­ tric 34-26; Kent Oil 32-28; Hecker’s Ins. 2916-30'6; Brittens Concrete 28'6-31'6; Dorothy Hairstyling 27-33; Al and Petes Sports Shop 26-34; Good Time Pizza 2216-37'6. High Games and Series - T. Christopher 235-605; J. McMillon 187-506; E. Dunham 178- 503; L. Elliston 187-502; H. Coenen 179- 508; D. Coenen 192-194. Good Games - S. Greenfield 171; S. Drake 180; T. Elliston 175; S. Wilt IM: S. Merrill 167; E. Vanasse 166; D. Brumm 180. Monday Mixers Three Ponies Tack 37'6-22'6; Grandmas Pius One 36-24; Outward Appearance 36-24; Deweys Auto Body 35-25; Michelob 3316-2616; Fcrrellgas 33-27; Hastings Bowl 33-27; Miller Carpets 29-31; Rowdie Girls 27-33; Girrbachs 24-36; Lazy Girls Inc. 23-37; Dads Post #241 22-38; Pioneer Apart­ ments 18-42. Good Games and Series - S. Carlson 167-462; M. Wieland 177-499; V. Carr 210-526; S. Lancaster 196-540; R. Shapley 196-525; D. Kelley 213-570. Good Games - R. Kuempel 188; G. Gibson 175; M. Snyder 204; F. Schneider 184; J. Rice 177; P. Steortz 144; P. Herrington 188; M. Maus 170; H. Service 170; N. Morgan 157; T. Allen 131; L. Perry 179; N. Klooster­ man 158; S. Dryer 161; C. Allen 158; B. Lumbert 169. Thursday A.M. Tea For Three 39-21; Who Cares 35-25; Hummers 35-25; Valley Realty 33'6-26'6; Cracker Backs 33'6-26'6; Question Marks 3216-27'6; Varneys 32'6-27'6; Marys 31-29; Slow' Pokes 28-32: Kreative Korner 2616-3316; Bosleys 24'6-35'6: Leftovers 2316-36'6; Kloostcrmans 23-37; Northland Opt. 22'6-3716. Good Games - K. Thomason 194-511; C. Ryan 161-141; K. Weycrman 166; J. McMillon 191-150; S. VandcnBurg 171; A. Allen 180-508; L. Allen 133; R Kuempel 161; L. Johnson 189-484: J. McQuem 196-460, A. Perez 167; N. Wilson 178; J. Appleman 138; M.L. Bitgood 180; I. Seeber 141; B. Johnson 148; F. Ruthruff 179; S. Mogg 166; K Mizer IM; L. Glcckler 170; P Fisher 171; P Goodbey 177. Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 43-21; Finishing Touch 40-24; Naughty & Nice 38-26; Thor­ napple Valley Equipment 38-26; Alley Cats 31-33; Woodmansee Construction 30-34; Middle Lakers 29-35: Cascade Home Improvement 28-36; Admiral 28-36; J&S Auto 28-36; Miller’s Carpel 28-36; Neils Printing 23-41. । । p) .... 11 » . CLEARANCES Savings for the Family LADIES — YOUNG MEN — 14.99 GIRLS 4-6X and 7-14 33% Off Now Reg. 24.00 CABIN CREEK LONG SLEEVE PLAID BLOUSES s-m-l S/S Shirts, Slacks, US Shirts and More LADIES — MEN — 13.99 now ALL UNION BAY® APPAREL now Reg. 9.99-28.00 FLANNEL Heavy and Light Weight JUNIORS — 62 EAST MEN — Now LADIES — JUNIORS now 29.99-79.99 DRESSES, PANTSUITS 2 PIECE DRESSES Reg. 110-39 JEWELRY — JUNIORS, MISSES, WOMEN'S: SWEATERS 9.99-22.99 now Reg. 79.00-200.00 WINTER Sporty and Dress Suede. DRESSES BOYS — GIRLS COATS FOR WINTER Now 50 % O f f Original Price Small selection. 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The Saxons are led by the explosive backcourt of Matt Brown and Bryan Sherry, while the Vikings have an imposing front line, led by 6-8 center Rich Long and hard­ working forward Brent Barker. But in the end, it was a Lakewood guard who scored the clutch baskets, while lhe Hastings front line attempted to keep the Saxons in the game. Junior guard Noel Baldwin scored 12 of his game-high 17 points in the second half to lead the Vikes to a 62-48 victory. The win lifts Lakewood to 2-1 overall, while Hastings dropped to 1-2 heading into Friday's key Twin Valley game at defending league champion Albion. The Vikes' matchup zone gave the Saxons fits for much of the game. Hastings chose to try to break the zone via the perimeter shot, and with Brown and Sherry combining for five of 25 shooting, the Saxons paid the price. "I don't care what kind of defense you're playing against, you've got to attack the basket," a disgruntled Hastings coach Denny O'Mara said after the game. "We didn't seem to do that. "It was a combination of good defense and mediocre offense. We just didn't execute." The Saxons were able to keep the game close with some solid defense of their own. In fact, they led 34-31 midway through the third quarter. But Baldwin repeatedly snuck behind the Hastings defense for uncontested layups. After a bucket by Brown tied the score at 41-41 in the fourth quarter, Baldwin and reserve center Erik Nielsen keyed a 10-3 run to put the Vikes up 51-44. Baldwin scored six points in the spurt, while Nielsen added four. Baskets by Trent Weller and Brad Gee enabled Hastings to creep back to within 51­ 48, but a Barker three-point play with 1:38 left increased the margin to six. The Vikes scored the final 11 points of the contest, including seven consecutive free throws. The Saxons rallied from an early 15-9 deficit, thanks to a 14-2 scoring run. A three-point play by Sherry gave Hastings a 23-17 lead with 1:04 left in the first half. Lakewood scored just four points in the second period, but were able to stay within four at the intermission. Lakewood coach Mike Maciasz said that his squad was fortunate to be within striking distance. "I told the kids that we were only down by four, despite only scoring four points in the second quarter," he said. "Our defense kept us in the game until our offense started to come around. "But we can't have that (four-point quarters) in our league." Another key to the game was a huge disparity in free throw shooting. The Vikes hit 17 of 25 from the charity stripe, while Hastings was a mere two of three. Lakewood was whistled for just nine fouls. "Part of our philosophy is not to foul the shooter," Maciasz said. "We don't want the other team to get two shots or to get in the one-and-one, and it's been working for us." Lakewood, which has now held all three opponents this season below 50 points, got 15 points and eight rebounds from Barker and 11 points and eight boards from forward Jeff Bjork. Nielsen chipped in nine points off the bench. The Saxons were led by Chris Youngs and Trent Weller with 10 points each. Sherry and Gee added nine apiece. Youngs led the Hastings rebounders with eight. O'Mara is pleased with the progress his defense has made since the opening-game debacle against Ionia. He said that it was now the Hastings offense that needed work, especially since his team has the opportunity to improve to 2-0 in the league with a win Friday against the Wildcats. "Right now we have no cohesiveness on offense," O'Mara said. "We just weren't prepared to attack their zone, and we missed too many easy baskets." The Vikings will be off until after Christmas. Lakewood will entertain a tough Grand Rapids Catholic Central team Dec. 28 in its home opener. Matt Brown of the Saxons drives on Lakewood's Craig Love (34) and Noel Baldwin (22). Brown was held to just five points on two of 16 shooting. The Skinny by Todd Tubergen Rule changes promote sportsmanship, make coaches jobs a little easier Rob Hunt: 15 points in win over Lee Hastings guard Bryan Sherry fires a no-look pass fo teammate Brad Gee during the Saxons' 62-48 loss on Tuesday. Hastings travels to A|)fcnrFriday.for a key Twin Valley game. Middleville win over Lee may be costly The Middleville basketball team won the battle, but it may wind up losing the war. The Trojans opened the O-K Blue season with a relatively easy 67-38 win over host Wyoming Lee Tuesday night Middleville, ranked in the top 10 in the state acording to the Detroit Free Press, improved to 3-0 with the win. The victory may prove to be a costly one, however, as Trojan point guard David Sherwood suffered what could have been a serious wrist injury in the early minutes of the game. Sherwood was hammered as he drove in for a layup. Middleville coach Kurt Holzhueter, who labeled the foul a "cheap shot," said that the extent of the injury was not known. "(The wrist) didn't appear to be fractured," Holzhueter said. “But it looks as though he will be out Friday (home opener against Comstock Park) for sure. Beyond that, it's hard to say. "The injury did put a damper on the results." Sherwood's teammates picked up the slack, as the Trojans jumped out to a 14-5 lead after one quarter and never looked back. Middleville led 38-14 at the half. Although it is difficult to measure quality of play in such a lopsided game, Holzhueter said that he welcomed the chance to regroup following Friday's tough 43-41 win over Caledonia. "After having a tight game on Friday, it was good to get everyone into the game and give them a chance to loosen up and get into lhe flow a little bit," Holzhueter said. Seniors Bob Jansen and Rob Hunt led nine Trojans in the scoring column with 15 points apiece. Junior Jeff Roodvoets, who scored the winning bucket in Friday's game, added 11 points and led the Middleville rebounders with 13. Center Ron Hooper added nine points. Jamie Berg had five assists and three steals for the Trojans. Hunt also had three steals. Middleville shot an even 50 percent from the floor, but struggled from the line, connecting on just 10 of 25. Hastings jayvees lose to Vikes The Hastings junior varsity basketball team lost to Lakewood Tuesday night 66­ 43. The loss drops the young Saxons to 0-3 on the season. The Vikes forced 18 Hastings turnopvers in the third quarter, when they outscored lhe Saxons 27-9 to break open a tight game and seize a 53-30 lead. Hastings committed 29 turnovers on the night. "It all stems from the fact that we did not come ready to play," Hastings coach Don Schils said after the game. Schils did praise the play of Ben Highes, who scored 14 points and grabbed seven rebounds in his first start. Eric Haines added nine points on four-of-four shooting. The Saxons travel to Albion Friday. Saxon frosh lose The Hastings freshman basketball team lost to Battle Creek Lakeview Friday night 54-27. The Saxons led 21-17 at halftime, but the Spartans used a 22-6 third-quarter scoring spurt to break open the game. Derek Chandler scored nine points for Hastings. Jeremy Allerding and Tom Sorenson chippped in four each. Council. Hastings head coach Denny O’Mara, who admittedly has disapproved of several new rules in the past, believes all of this year's changes have merit He said that the box will make it somewhat easier to coach, provided that coaches use it for 7th graders split pair The Hastings seventh grade basketball team split with Wayland Tuesday. The "A" team lost 32-26, while the "B" squad won 30-19. Mark Ransome had nine points and Nick Thornton added seven in the "A" game. Randy lake and John Laurence scored eight points each, while Casey King had seven in the "B“ contest. Darrick Kelly collected 19 rebounds. James Naismith "invented" the sport of basketball 100 years ago this year. The truth of the matter is that Naismith probably wouldn't even recognize his creation as it exists these days. 1 he sport has come a long way since Naismith nailed up a peach basket on the side ot a bam in the late 19th century. Goals were so few and far between at that time that the good doctor stopped play and used a ladder to remove the ball from the basket. Il took over 20 years before the bottoms of those baskets were finally removed. As we enter the 1990's, the popularity of basketball has reached staggering heights. Television networks pay huge amounts for the right to show collegiate and professional games, and people gladly fork over $40 for tickets to attend those contests in person. The game itself has evolved from a clumsy, plodding affair to an exciting, dramatic game in which the best athletes in the world defy gravity and belief with their aerial exploits. Every year, subtle changes are made, rules are adopted and trends are set. These changes help the sport keep up with the times and maintain that high level of popularity. The Michigan High School Athletic Association has adopted several new rules for the 1991-92 school year. According to John Johnson, Comunications Director of the M.H.S.A.A., gymnasiums must now have a "visible" clock. Believe it or not, before this season that was not even in the rule book! Johnson said that there are other new changes that fans are sure to notice. He said that many of them, which went into effect this past fall for the girls season, are in tune with lhe M.H.S.A.A.’s commitment to promoting good sportsmanship. "We’re trying to underscore high school athletics as an educational activity rather than entertainment, like in college and the pros," he said. "As a result, many of the changes being made are being done so from a sportsmanship perspective." Last season lhe M JLS.A.A. enacted a rule, which Johnson said is closer and closer to being in effect nationwide, that any player disqualified for unsportsmanlike behavior would be suspended for the next game, or for the first game lhe following season in the case of underclassmen in the final game of the season. This year lhe rules surrounding technical fouls are even more harsh. For the first time, both technical and personal fouls are counted towards a player's disqualification. Any combination of five technicals or personals, and that player is gone. Also, technicals are included in the team foul count Once seven personal or technical fouls have been assessed in a given half of play, the opposing team will be in the bonus for the remainder of the half. Other rule changes are adopted to enable high school athletics to keep pace with the collegiate game. Anyone who watched the Duke-Michigan game last Saturday remembers seeing Chris Webber foul Bobby Hurley as he was shooting from behind lhe three-point line. Hurley was awarded three foul shots. This is also a new rule in high school basketball. Johnson called the passing of the rule a "trickle-down effect" from the NCAA. He said that many have argued for such a rule since the inception of the three-point shot on a nationwide basis in 1987. Coaches applaud the addition of a "coaching box" in front of their bench in most gymnasiums. The old "bench decorum rule" slated that a coach must remain seated when the ball was in play, except for brief spontaneous reactions to a particular series of plays. Now, coaches may stand while the game is being played, as long as they stay within a six-foot wide box drawn on the floor. They must use the box for coaching purposes only, or they risk the assessment of a technical foul and the removal of box privileges for lhe remainder of lhe game. The box rule, a one-year experiment, will not be in effect during the slate tournament or in any gym that is either so narrow that lhe box would become part of ihe court, or too short, so that the box would obstruct the scorer’s table. The rule will be reviewed at the May meeting of the M.H.S.A.A. Representative Williams named All-American Central Michigan University freshman Nick Williams accepts a certificate from former coach Jeff Simpson for being selected to the prestigious American Baseball Coaches Association All-American team. Williams, a 1991 graduate of Hastings, was presented with the certificate at halftime of Friday's LakeviewHastings basketball game. that purpose and not for berating officials. "It does make getting players' attention and making adjustments easier," O’Mara said. "But if the coach is out of line, I think the official has a responsibility to enforce lhe rule and give the coach a technical foul." So take a long hard look at the game lhe next time you visit an area gymnasium. Il's likely that you won't see the same game next year. �The Hastings Banner- Thursday, December 19,1991- Page 11 Woodland News by Catherine Lucas The annual Women’s Advent Fellowship was held in the Fireside Lounge of Zion Lutheran Church Monday evening, Dec. 9. Despite cold weather, lhe room was full of people, probably at least 50 attended. Lutheran Woman’s Association President Lorraine Freedlund. welcomed the members and guests and read a poem called "Christmas Morning." The program was built around decorating the Christmas tree and telling the significance of each type of ornament with a reading and a solo or a carol. Frances Reuther played the piano and Jeanette Reuther Markwart led the singing. The first ornaments hung on the tree were apples to remind us of Eve's sin. After that, angels, shepherds, horns, stars, candy canes representing shepherd's crooks, candles and some other types of ornaments were hung with each person present hanging at least one ornament. The program was followed with coffee, tea, punch and a lavish assortment of Christmas cookies and candies. Saturday evening the younger piano students of Doris Flessner performed in a recital at the Flessner home on M-43 east of Woodland. The program opened with Mrs. Flessner playing "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear” and "The First Noel” in a duet with Adam Smith. Jackie Cunningham played "Away in a Manger" and "Oh, Come All Ye Faithful." Tommy Smith played "Rudolf. The Red Nosed Reindeer.” Adam Smith played "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas." Bethany Raffler played "What Child Is This?" and Sarah Smith ended lhe program with "Angels From The Realms of Glory." Mrs. Flessner served cookies and hot chocolate to the students, parents and guests after the recital- ... Everyone who came to the recital enjoyed the huge light display al the Art Mtade and Sons Farm next door as they came and left. The l-akewood Community Volunteer Am­ bulance crew had a Christmas party at Cunn­ ingham's Acre Saturday evening. The event included dinner for about 80 people. After dinner, skits were presented and games played. Kilpatrick Church Missionary Society held a December Missionary luncheon last Wednesday. Hostesses were Hildred Chase and Dorene Shoemaker. Sloppy joes were served to the small crowd. This luncheon is held the second Wednesday of each month year-round and the public is invited. The Kilpatrick United Brethren children's program was held Sunday night. A lot of plan­ ning and rehearsal had gone into the program, and it was enjoyed by everyone. Doreen and Clyde Shoemaker’s famous caramel com was given to everyone who attended this year. The Woodland Lions Club held a Christmas party and ladies night at the Middle Ville Inn last Tuesday evening. There was no program, but lhe 20 or so people who were able to get there in the bad weather had a nice meal and an enjoyable evening just dining and visiting. Karen Quigley got home from Michigan Central University at Mt. Pleasant the past weekend and will now be home until sometime in January. Pam will get home this week The adult choir at Lakewood United Methodist Church presented a Christmas Can­ tata called "Star Quest,” which was adapted from Henry Van Dyke's "The Other Wise Man." at the Sunday morning service. Readers were Jeff Stalter. Dave Mattice. Joyce Hummel and John Waite. Kathy Smith played the organ for the short service before the cantata, and the cantata was sung to taped music. Homemade cookies, coffee and punch were served after the service. Tuesday noon the Woodland Woman's Study Club met in the Zion Lutheran Church Fireside Lounge and .enjoyed the tree decorated the night bcfcre. Because several members were sick and several others busy with other matters, only 15 ladies came to the potluck Christmas luncheon. Hildred Chase was hostess and the tables were beautifully decorated. During the business conducted by club • President Betty Hynes, the members voted to give some money to the food bank maintained at the church by the Lakewood Area Hunger Council. Sarah Ewart and Amanda Markwart were elected to membership in the club. Hynes appointed a committee to plan a trip for the May program. It was reported that Denise Daniels was unable to attend because of pain in her arms and may have carpel tunnel surgery. Lucile Brown was ill and did not attend the meeting. She is under medical care. A card was also prepared for Josephine Laycock, who was in Pennock rccoverying from surgery. Barbara Dalton played the piano for a pro­ gram of group singing of Christmas caroLs. Adelaide Brown got home from Ingham Hospital in Lansing last week She had been there for 18 days and had heart surgery while there The high school youth group at Lakewood United Methodist Church Is enacting a live nativity scene again this year. Jerry and Mardelle Bates came back to Woodland from their winter home to enjoy the cantata, as their daughter, Adrene, was singing in it. While they are here, they will help Adrene move into her new apartment in Grand Rapids. Joe Coats, son of Gary and Kay Coats, and his new wife, Yvette, were at Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday morning. They were married Dec, 7 in southern In­ diana. Several people from Lakewood United Methodist Church went south for that wed­ ding, including Edith and Anne Buxton. Les and Virginia Yonkers, and of course. Gary and Kay Coats. G.R. McMillen has been back in Pennock Hospital for several days, but it is believed now that he will soon return to Tendercarc. Carrie Randall fell from the front step of the Randall home Wednesday morning last week running to catch the school bus. and broke the leg she did not break ice skating last winter. This is a much less serious break than the earlier one and she was back in school on Friday. The Lakewood United Methodist Church High School Youth Group presented the first performance of this year’s Living Navitity in front of the church parking lot Sunday night, from 6:30 to 7 p.m. The display included two live sheep and a live donkey. It was too cold for the youngsters to sit outside any longer than a half hour. The living diorama will be done again next Sunday evening, Dec. 22. and on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to drive into the parking lot of the church on M-57 east of Lake Odessa and west of Woodbury and view the living creche. Lakewood United Methodist Church will have a New Year’s Eve party starting at 6:30 with a pizza supper. Everyone who comes should bring their own pizzas. Barbara Meyers, chairman of die event, said mat after supper there will be "games and stuff" and a special service will start around 8:30 p.m. "The Wonderful Birth of Christ," the Christmas program done by the Lakewood United Methodist children, was presented Sunday evening after the Living Nativity end- Ladies at the Zion Lutheran Women’s Advent Fellowship enjoyed the goodies prepared by the Katherine Circle. cd. Marilyn Oaks played the organ for most of the program and Elnora Pierce the piano, but Marilyn Oaks also accompanied some of the singing groups on the piano. Tricia Pierson, Michelle Hilton, Helen Tromp, Jeff Booi, Daisy Allen. George Johnson Jr.. Sarah Dingerson, Darci Coppess. Charity and Ann Black, Arnie Forsyth, Paul Courser. Brian Smith, Micah Steed and Matthew Hilton all played major roles in the production, but all the Sunday School children performed or sang. (Except, of course, those who were ill and could not come out on a 20-degree night.) The Lakewood area, and Woodland in par­ ticular. has been hard hit in the last few weeks with the flu. Some school classes have had a third or more of the students absent some days. Teachers and parents are looking for­ ward to the long Christmas vacation, hoping the break will end the spread of the contagious stuff that is going around. I am going to be gone a few weeks, but Joyce Weinbrecht will check things out in Woodland and write a column each week until I get back. 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Voted to send contract from Hastings Public Library to Township lawyer for review before signing. Supervisor to see about getting light at intersec­ tion of M-37 and Airport Rood ond report back to Boord. Unanimously approved necessary expenses for those officials wishing to attend Michigan Township Educational Convention in Detroit the 3rd week of January. Lengthy dlscussiop regarding dotes of Board Meetings. Unanimously voted to CHANGE DATES of monthly Board Meetings from 1st Wednesday to 2nd. Wednesday of the month in 1992. Reports of Treasurer ond Zoning Aministrator received ond placed on file. Amended 1991 budget by unanimous vote. Discussed Township insurance packages os presented at beginning of meeting. Pros ond Cons of each discussed. Unanimously voted to go with Michigan Por Plan for 1992. Vouchers totaling $11,890.52 approved for payment. Adjournment at 10:02 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Phyllis Fuller. Clerk Attested to by: Robert M. Edwards (12/19) Supervisor Historical Society to hear holiday program State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry CLAIMS NOTICE Independent Probate By Mike Hook File No. 91-20745-IE Estate of EARL F. GIBBS, deceased. Social Securi­ ty Number 372-30-0543. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: The decendent. whose last known oddress wos 604 Washington Street Nashville. Michigan. 49023 died 9-12-91. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative Donald C. Gibbs, 111 Highfield Rood, Battle Creek. Michigan 49017. or to both the independent personal representative ond lhe Borry County Probote Court. 220 W. Court St.. Hostings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. Robert J. Borrowdole (P11024) 491 East Columbia Avenue Battle Creek. Michigan 49015 (616)968-9191 (12/19) ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Circuit Court of Barry County Judgment of divorce wot entered by Martha S. Warnement from Paul R. Warnement ond finalized on November 14, 1991. Alistair J.H. Smith. (12/19' Attorney for Plaintiff Members of the Barn County Historical Society will have a different kind of monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday. Dec. 19. when they gather at the home of Gordon and Jane Barlow. 817 West Green St.. Hastings. The theme for the evening will be •Christmas From Another Land." Special guests will be Hastings High School foreign exchange students Lucille Lins from Brazil and Kristina Scheck from Germany. Each will share how Christmas is celebrated in their homelands and tell about the different customs they observe. Historical Society members attending will be asked to bring “a show and tell" Christmas item to talk about. Following the meeting, refreshments will be served, and each member is asked to bring a snack, which will be served by the society officers. The Barry County Historical Society, also recently donated a videotape of its first co­ sponsored quilt show, with Historic Bowens Mills, to the Hastings Public Library. It was filmed by historian Don Reid. The videotape features a variety of historic Barry County quilts and the history behind them, which were shown during the "Cider Time Festival," held at Bowens Mills each September. The show raised money to help install a Fritz water-powered wheel, which should be in place next year. °PEACE ONEARTH Barry County Historical Society members Don Reid and vice president Jane Barlow, present a video tape of the society's first quilt show to Hastings Public Librarian (center) Barbara Schondelmayer. 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Discussions are based on the Foreign Policy Association's 1992 "Great Decisions" brief­ ing book. Mcetipgs usually take place in AAUW members' homes. Topics for 1992 will include the U.S. agen­ da for the '90s, domestic and global: the Mid­ dle East after Desert Storm: the refugee crisis, how the U.S. should respond. Latin America’s new course, bridge to closer u.S. ties: planet Earth — dying species, disappear­ ing habitats; Africa outh of the Sahara — fresh winds of democracy?: the AIDS pandemic, global scrouge and U.S. challenge; and Breakup of the Soviet Union. U.S. dilemmas. Public television airs a program on each topic. For 1992, the briefing book will also be available on audio cassettes. To participate in the discussion group, membership in AAUW is not necesasry. All AAUW members and other interested persons are invited. To indicate interest, mail a check for Sil, the cost of the 1992 briefing book, by Dec. 28 to Eileen L. Oehler, 1710 Center Road. Hastings. Include information on the time of day and day of the week that you can. or can­ not, meet. Ten members or more will allow a discount on the book price. For farther information, phone 948-2347 or Lois Roush at 945-5152. Two file for‘no party* seats In Nashville Rkhard Chaffee Jr. and Juatin Coufev have met a Dot. 10 deadline to file tor sloth in Nashville*a March 9 general election ballot as candidates with no parly affiliation. Chaffee, an incumbent trustee who initially had been elected as a Republican, said he did not want to appear on the ballot cither as a Republican or a Democrat. He filed a nominating petition last Tuesday as a no-party candidate for re-election. Chaffee’s name will not appear on the Feb. 17 primary election ballot in which in­ cumbents Ted Spoelstra and Forrest Burd and newcomers Arthur Frith, Jeffrey Beebe and Richard Tobias will vie for three scats open­ ing on the council in the spring. All five arc Republican candidates. Castleton Township Supervisor Justin Cooley also filed a no-party petition for the post of Nashville Village President last Tuesday. “He was going to file as a Republican can­ didate for the primary election, but he missed the 4 p.m. deadline on Nov. 26,” said Nashville Village Clerk Rose Heaton. Besides being township supervisor. Cooley also is assessor for the township as well as the village. Cooley will face Republican incumbent Village President Raymond Hinckley on the general election ballot. Hinckley is unopposed in the February primary. Heaton said she called the state attorney general's office to ask about the potential issue of conflict of interest, should Cooley be elected village president. In response. Heaton received a copy of a letter written in 1976 citing unpublished opi­ nions of the attorney general in 1914 and 1944 that the offices of township supervisor and village president are not incompatible unless there is a provision in the village charter that would impose duties upon the president that might conflict with the duties of a township supervisor, or if the charter precludes a village president serving in another public office. Nashville shares operation of the local fire and ambulance departments and the Transfer and Recycling Center with the townships of Castleton and Maple Grove. All three entities provide financial support to these operations, which are governed by boards composed of representatives appointed by the village presi­ dent and the township supervisors. The village of Nashville lies largely in Castleton Township, but a small portion of the municipality is in Maple Grove Township. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 19,1991 - Page 9 From Time to Time... By Esther Walton Attorney Columbus Sylvanus Palmerton own capacity for learning. The school was new when Columbus started his formal educa­ tion, a white frame building built in 1856. This building replaced a log school, which had been built in the early 1840s just east of the village. This first school had been built with logs set perpendicular, which was a bit unusual in the construction of log schools. Della M. Palmerton (daughter of Andrew Jackson and Elizabeth Rowlader Palmerton), a cousin of Columbus, taught school at the age of 16 at the Meyers School District No. 6. Woodland Township. She usually attended her teaching job, which was in the warmer months, when the classes were mostly girls and younger boys, barefoot. By Guest Writer Joyce F. Weinbrecht Columbus Sylvanus Palmerton was bom in Woodland Township. Barry County, Michigan, on Oct. 27, 1851. His father, Charles Palmerton, was one of a family of four who came as early settlers to Woodland Township from the state of New York. Charles and his brother. Jerome, first came to Michigan in 1838 and looked over their land. Woodland Township was a forest wilderness when they first saw their respec­ tive lands. They returned to New York Stale to gather their resources and families together, returning in 1844 to begin clearing their land and build log houses to shelter them. Charles’ land was 120 acres on the north side of Section 20. Jerome’s land was on the south side of Section 17. Andrew Jackson Palmerton came to Woodland Township in 1848, taking up theland in Section 20, next to his brother Charles. Their sister, Deliah Palmerton, who had ac­ companied them to Woodland Township, married John McAruthur, who was another very early settler in the area. Charles Palmerton (bom Oct. 28. 1811; died April 4, 1874) married Nancy Bums (bom July 24. 1812; died July 1. 1880). Charles and Nancy had three children, two daughters who died in infancy and one son, whom they named Columbus Sylvanus. Charles and Jerome each had built a log house when they first arrived in Woodland Township. Jerome continued to live in the log house, raising his family there. Charles and Nancy built a very large square frame house with suitable out buildings to house their stock and farm equipment on the land, which they had labored to clear. Colum­ bus grew up on this farm. 1% miles west of the village known as Woodland Centre. Charles Palmerton was credited with an in­ vincible sense of humor and a love of practical jokes. He would go to a great deal of trouble to pull off such a practical joke. The story is told about the times in the 1850s, when the Woodland churches were served by circuit riders. As they moved from community to community the riders took lodging with members of the class, as the members were called. One such person slop­ ped^ ajj the Charles^almcrton Jioipe Jor a night's lodging. ' It was customary for circuit riders to wear plug or stovepipe style hats. Upon his arrival at the Palmerton home, this gentleman left his stovepipe hat on the table next to the candle. In some manner the hat got pul over the lighted candle. The crown was entirely burn­ ed out of the hat and no one could account for the damage. Charles was conveniently miss­ ing, having left the house to go to the bam to do his chores. Columbus grew up as an only child, but with a bevy of cousins living nearby as playmates and as work mates, as the Palmer­ ton and McArthur children were raised know­ ing how to work. There was cousin John. Hulda and Americans Palmerton across the road. Frank, George and Della Palmerton, who lived the next place down to the east. There were all of the 12 McArthur cousins. Charles, James, William, Horace, John. Sara Jane, Martha, Lovina, Marion, Matilda, George and Alfred, who lived on the south edge of the village about two miles away. Columbus, or "Vecnie” as he was called, attended Woodland District No. 4 School, about 116 miles from his home when there was time from farming tasks to attend school. This was an ungraded school with all ages of children attending. Reading, ’Riling and ’Rithmctic were taught and the students advanced each at their * Bertha Palmerton Fisher, operating the switchboard of the Hilbert Tele­ phone Company in 1910. One day. she asked the boys to bring in an armload of wood at their recess. They failed to do this. At noon time she again made the same request. This time she picked out a suitable stick about the size of a baseball bat. She stood just inside’the doorway "of ther school. As each boy entered the school she took a swing at his head. Then each boy turn­ ed around and went back after an armload and the wood box was soon filled. Della married James M. Smith, who later became partners in a law firm with Columbus. Charles Palmerton died on April 14, 1874, of pneumonia, on the land which he had homesteaded. Nancy and Columbus continued to live on the farm until her death on July 1, 1880, she too dying in the house that she had helped to build on the land she had helped to clear and to farm. Columbus married Lovina Brooks on May 5. 1877, of Maple Grove Township, bringing her to live with him and his mother at the farm in Woodland. A daughter. Bertha Estelle, was bom on Sept. 29. 1884. She grew up to work in the first telephone office in Woodland for Mr. Hilbert and married Charles L. Fisher in 1910. Charles also worked for the telephone company as a lineman. A second daughter was still bom on 4/4/1894. Columbus had always been interested in the workings of the laws of the land, and in 1876 and 1877 he began to read and to practice law, along with the operation of the family farm. Columbus, Lovina and Bertha continued to live on the family farm for a few years follow­ ing the death of mother Nancy Palmerton. In 1884. Columbus and Lovina. using the farm as collateral, borrowed monev from Franklin F. Hilbert to purchase a mill site from Elias Beviar. This was located on the southeast edge of the village of Woodland in Section 22. Here he built and operated "a good sawmill.■’ (The quote is from his obituary.) The site of his mill was near where the C.K. it S. (Chicago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw) Railroad would be built in 1887. The sawmill burned to the ground in 1889. The Palmertons suffered a great financial loss, first from the fire, and then Mr. Hilbert foreclosed on the mortgage on the farm. In 1900. John Henry Schaibly purchased the farm from Mr. Hilbert. He and his family prospered on this farm, adding acreage to it. The farm remains in the Schaibly family. George and his wife. Dorothy, still own and operate it. Columbus didn’t try to rebuild the sawmill. He continued to read and practice law. He was admitted to the Barry County Bar on July 13, 1895 unde • Governor Warner. At the time of his death on Jan. 16. 1916. he was noted as the oldest practicing attorney in Barry Coun­ ty. On Jan. 23. 1903. he was appointed as a trustee of the Kalamazoo State Hospital, where he served for six years. The firm of Palmerton and Smith, with Col­ umbus S. Palmerton and James M. Smith was opened April 1. 1891. They established an of­ fice in what was known as the Baitinger Block. This firm operated until 1907. when James Smith left. Palmerton continued to practice law by himself until his death in 1916. He advertised as C.S. Palmerton, Attorney at Law, Pension and Patent Attorney, Notary Public, office in the Baitinger Block. Woodland, Mich., established in 1880. Columbus’ legal practice consisted of the handling of domestic matters, mortgages, col­ lections of money, contracts, divorces and an occasional patent. There is an interesting collection of his cor­ respondence in the papers of Thomas Sullivan, prosecuting attorney in Barry Coun­ ty. (These papers are part of the Barry’County Historical Society Archives.) These letters identify the types of cases Palmerton was handling in the Barry County courts and give an insight into his sense of the way law should work and a glimpse of his sense of humor, as well as his command of the language. He traveled to and from Hastings on the C.K.&S. when he had to appear in court (here. This was a time when he could study a case, write an article for the papers or just en­ joy a social time with other passengers on the train. In lhe meantime, in 1888, the Woodland News had made its appearance. This was in­ cluded as one p«gc in the Nashville News, then owned by Len Feighner of Nashville. Columbus “Vena” Palmerton was the self­ styled editor of the Woodland News page, writing the local news and some felt gossip from Woodland. The Nashville News increased its subscrip­ tions in the Woodland area from 121 to 200 as interest in the Palmerton Page increased. In 1889, Len Feighner'* brother, Lloyd Feighner. joined his brother in producing the paper and they separated the Woodland News from the Nashville News and Lloyd Feighner became its editor and by the next year its owner. Columbus continued on as the Woodland correspondent, also writing for other local papers. He demonstrated a par­ ticular witty style, was accurate, and careful . of the feelings of his neighbors. He continued to write for the papers until about two years before his death when his health began to fail. He died of a heart attack on Jan. 16, 1916. His obituary suggests that "Perhaps his strongest virtue was his honesty and absolute fidelity to those in whom he had learned to place his confidence. A friend was always safe to entrust him with a secret. He was loyal, liberal and unselfish in the full sense of these terms..." (Descendants of Charles Palmerton and Columbus V. Palmerton still living in lhe Woodland area are Gayion R. Fisher, his son. Linden Fisher, and Linden’s family.) State of Michigan in the Circuit Court for the County of Barry ORDER TO ANSWER File No. 91-20760- SE Eslote of RUSSELL H. ENDSLEY. DECEASED. Social Security Number 383-16-7975. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your intoreit In the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKt NOTICE: On December 5. 1991 in the pro­ bate courtroom. Hostings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Show Judge of Probate, a hearing was held on the petition of Rex F. Endsley requesting that Rex F. Endsley be appointed personal representative of the estate of RussellH. Endsley, deceased who lived at Rt. <3. Guy Rood. Nashville. Michigan ond who died November 13. 1991. TAKE NOTICE: On January 9. 1991, at 9:30 a.m. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw. Judge of Probote, a hearing will be held on the petition of Rex. F. End­ sley requesting that the heirs at law of said deceased be determined. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against lhe estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and lhe (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the dale of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that lhe estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. December 9. 199) Richard J. Hudson (Pl5220) 607 North Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 Rex F. Endsley By: Richard J. Hudson Address of petitioner 5305 Sherwood Olivet. Ml 49076 (12/19) File No. 91-313-DM DONALD J. SHAFER. JR.. Plaintiff —vs— JUDY LEE SHAFER Defendants Bruce W. Gee (P23696) Attorney for‘Plaintiff 607 N. Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 At a session of said Court, held in the District Courtroom in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, this 3rd day of December. 1991. PRESENT: Honorable Richard M. Shuster This matter having come before lhe Cotirt pursuanl to the Motion of Plaintiff, and the Court be­ ing otherwise duly informed in the premises, now. therefore. IT IS ORDERED that Judy Lee Shafer. Defendant in the above entitled cause. In which Plaintiff seeks a Judgment of Divorce from the bonds of matrimony, shall file an Answer or take other ac­ tion permitted by low or Court Rule on or before lhe 9th day of January 1992. by filing on answer or other appropriate pleadings with lhe 5th Circuit Court. 220 W. Court Street. Hastings. Michigan. 49058. ond thot should Defendant fail to take such action, a Default Judgment will be entered against her for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed in this case. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that a copy of this Order shall be published once each week in the Hastings Banner for three consecutive weeks and a proof of publication shall be filed in this Court. Richard M. Shuster, District Judge Drafted by: Bruce W. Gee SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE AND FISHER 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 () /2) HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting Send... The December 9. 1991 — 7:00 P.M. Seven boord members present. County Commis­ sioner Mike Smith, deputy clerk. Approved minutes os printed. Supervisor reported progress of Droin Hearings. Approved 1992 sexton contract. Paid outstanding bills. Adjourned at 8:40. Juanita A. Slocum. Clerk Attested to by: Richard C. Thomas. Supervisor (12/19) BANNER to afriend. It makes an ideal gift! 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Dec. 20. from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Harvest Church, 3724 Lovers Lane in Kalamazoo. Admission is cither a cash contribution or canned food, all of which will be donated to food distribution centers in the four counties — Barry. Ionia. Kalamazoo, and Montcalm — which Welborn represents. All profits from the auction will be donated to the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission. "To my knowledge, the Gospel Mission is the only non-profit organization in my district that provides both food and shelter for the homeless." Welborn said. "The Mission is one of my favorite charities because it doesn’t ask for government handouts — instead it serves the poor with freewill donations given out of Christian love." All contributions, including the value of auction items, are tax deductible, for those who donate the items as well as for those who purchase them. Those who cannot attend, but want to donate to the cause, are asked to con­ tact Welborn. In addition to the donated items, the auction will include new toys, candy. Christmas decorations, dolls, clothing, blankets, kitchen utensils, tools and other assorted goods for last-minute Christmas shoppers. In celebration of Senator Welborn's two score plus 19th birthday, a 59-foot cake will be served at 8 p.m.. midway through the auc­ tion. AU refreshments will be complimentary, provided by the Welborn Campaign Committee. Detail from 1913 Map of Woodland showing where the C.S. Palmerton land was located on the south side of Woodland and his law office in the Melchoir Baitinger Block Legal Notices State of Michigan Probert Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Estate HARRISONS TRUE VALUE 11068 Gun Lake Road, Gun Lake 795-3852 •At partKipuiing >k-.dcr\. frum dcakr suxk. itppnnMf ervdii IWf 1‘uUrn Industn.s I >’ December 24th — Open until 1:00 P.M. Christmas Day — CLOSED December 31st — Open until 1:00 P.M. New Years Day — CLOSED Happy Holidays . __ _ gunk Hastings • Middleville Bellevue • Nashville • Caledonia •Wayland [Rational @ ank of ASTINGS """ zx Member FDIC HASTINGS • GUN LAKE �Pages - Thursday. December 19,1991 - The Hastings Banner Legal Notices State of Michigan In the Circuit Court For the County of Barry NOTICE OF SALE SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) File No. 91-340-CH Hon Richard M. Shuster KATHRYN N. ANDERS. Plointiff, vs DENNIS J. ANDERS. Defendant DAVID H. TRIPP (P29290) 206 South Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 Phone (616) 945-9585 Attorney for Plointiff In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of lhe Circuit Court in the County of Barry. Stole of Michigan, made ond entered on October 31. 1991, in a certain cause therein pending wherein Kathryn N. Anders was Plaintiff and Dennis J. Anders was Defendant, notice is hereby given that I shall sell at public sale to the highest bidder, at the East Steps of the Courthouse situated in the Ci­ ty of Hastings, County of Barry, on January 9. 1992, at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, all that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Hope. County of Barry. State of Michigan, described as follows: Part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast I /4 of Section 19. Town 2 North, Range 9 West, commenc­ ing at the East 1/4 post, thence South on Section lino 21 rods for place of beginning, thence South 15 rods, thonco West 21 rods, thence North 15 rods, thence East 21 rods to place of beginning. Hope Township. Barry County, Michigan. Subject to all conditions, restrictions ond easements of record. Dated: November 21, 1991 Nancy Boersma County Clerk Drafted by: David H. Tripp (P29290) Attorney at Law 206 South Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 Phone (616) 945-9585 24a:ntofsole (1/2) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage mode by DEBORAH J. HUNT to CENTRUST MORTGAGE CORPORATION. A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION Mortgagee, dated January 3. 1990, ond recorded on March 12, 1991, in Liber 512. on page 746, BARRY County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said mortgagee to FLEET REAL ESTATE FUNDING CORP., by an assign­ ment doted March 21. 1991, and recorded on March 26. 1991. in Liber 513, on page 355, BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of thirty seven thousand one hundred seventy two and 78/100 Dollars ($37.172.78). including in­ terest at 11.000% per annum. Under the power of sale, contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case made and ap­ proved. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 11:00 A.M. on January 23, 1992. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CARLETON. BARRY County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 8. BLOCK 11. VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, AC­ CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 22. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(a) in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from ths dote of such sale. Dated; December 19. 1991 ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremoin ond Associates. P.C. 401 South Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 FLEET REAL ESTATE FUNDING CORP. Ass ignee of Mortgagee (1/16) NOTICE OF ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION State of Michigan Probate Court CLAIMS NOTICE File No. 91-20716-IE Estate of Carl E. Trimble, Sr.. Deceased. Social Security Number 382-26-2085. TO All INTERESTED PERSONS: Your Interest in the eslate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whose last known address was 390 Cordes Rood. Delton. Michigan 49046 died June 23. 1991. An instrument dated June 9. 1989 ond December 20, 1990 has been admitted os the will ond codicil of deceased. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. Elsie M. Trimble, 390 Cordes Rood, Delton. Michigan 49046. or to both the indepen­ dent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. 220 West Court Street. Hostings. Michigan 49058, within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will bo thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. Krols. Enderle. Callander ond Hudgins. PC By: Russell A. Kreis (P16240) 800 Comerica Building Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 382-3784 (12/19) Pursuant to the provisions of Public Act 183 of 1943, os amended, notice is hereby given that the Barry County Board of Commissioners hove adopted the following ordinance which amend* the Barry County Zoning Ordinance in the follow­ ing manner: The Zoning District Map has been amended os follows: Mop Change — A-8-91 COMM AT A PT IN CEN OF HWY 242.35 FT N 7 148 FT E OF CEN OF SEC. 6. T2N. R10W AND RUNN­ ING THE S 88 DEG 38 E 60 FT FOR THE TRUE POB OF THIS DESC. TH CONT S 88 DEG 38’ E 220.5 FT . M OR I. TO W L OF HWY KNOWN AS HARMONY DRIVE 148 FT.. M OR L. TO THE EDGE OF A LAGOON TO A PT DUE N OF BEG. TH S 148 FT. M OR L TO POB. PP4 08 11 006 012 00 FROM RL-1 TO RL-2. ORANGEVILLE TWP. The above named ordinance became effective December 7. 1991, following the approval by the Michigan Department of Commerce. Copies of this ordinance are available for purchase or inspection In the Barry County Planning Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.. Monday thru Friday. Please call 948-4830 for further information. Date: December 13. 1991 THEODORE MCKELVEY, Chairman Barry County of Board of Commissioners NANCY L. BOERSMA. Clerk Barry County (12/19) Ann Landers Her husband may be ‘compulsive’ She’s tired of rude phone salespeople Dear Ann Landers; I remarried two years ago after 10 years as a single parent. My hus­ band is a college graduate with a professional job. He was warm and charming during our courtship, wonderful with my children and fit in well with our family. My kids are 17 and 12. Shortly after the wedding, my husband started to blow up over minor things. He began drinking daily and became verbally abusive. We separated several times, went through months of counseling and finally decided to try again with the understanding that he would stop drinking. He still drinks, but he sneaks around and thinks he is fooling me. He doesn't rant and rave like he used to. but there is now a problem that is even more disturbing. He has developed ljundreds of rituals and habits that are driving me crazy. He takes only HIS clothing out of lhe family laundry and rewashes it. He makes only his side of the bed. sometimes while I'm still in it. He moves things around several limes a day and often measures to make sure they are in a perfect line. He frequently scrubs objects until they fall apart. TJiis man has thrown food out of the refrigerator for no reason. He snoops around in my mail and has a tantrum if any of his things are touched. 1 love my husband but he’s driving me up the wall. Every day 1 find more things he has '‘straightened” or moved around. The joy has gone out of my life. 1 am irritated and upset. Since I teach children. 1 need a place to relax at lhe end of the day and 1 can no longer do this at home. I have begged my husband to go back to counseling, but he refuses. I wish I could help him but 1 feel totally powerless. Any suggestions? Stymied in Mich. Dear Mkh.: Your husband’s behavior sug­ gests that he is obsessive-compulsive. Since he won’t get help. 1 urge you to go for counseling without him. Please write to the Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Foundation for literature. The address is: Obsessive­ Compulsive Disorder Foundation. P.O. Box 9573, New Haven, Conn. 06535. You need to know more about this mental disorder so you can help him. Today there arc some excellent drugs and behavioral treatments that can relieve this condition, but you must see a mental health professional for a diagnosis. Good luck. dear. Dear Ann Landers: I just spoke to a salesman on the telephone who told me to "drop dead” because 1 wouldn't tell him my boss’ name. 1 try to be polite to salespeople who phone even though my job requires me to tell them that my boss will not accept their calls. In our small business, the boss simply does not have time to stop what he’s doing so he can tell these callers himself that he does not buy from phone solicitors. I am sick to death of telephone salespeople who think they can abuse secretaries and receptionists. ’’Drop dead” is probably the cleanest put-down I’ve gotten recently. Most of them could never be printed in the newspaper. I’d like to tell these creeps off. but I don’t want to lower myself to their level. Is there some way I can keep my blood pressure down and get the message across? Burning Ears in El Cerrito. Calif. Dear Burning: Those crude, overly ag­ gressive pests rarely listen. They just talk. All you need to say is, "Sorry. Mr. X is not available.” Then hang up. Cemetery used for recreation Dear Ann Landers: my beautiful 19-yearold son was murdered by twc. hoodlums who stole his car. He is buried in a cemetery in North Hollywood. I recently visited his grave. Soon after, I wrote a letter of complaint to the cemetery about a situation I find apalling. And now 1 am writing to you. because I value your opinion and need to know if I have a legitimate complaint. More and more people are using the cemetery to jog. walk, bike and learn to drive. Young children play in the water fountain. Some folks bring lunches and picnic there. 1 received a response from the cemetery agreeing that people should not use the grounds to learn to drive and kids should not be playing in the fountain. But it said, "We don’t believe ALL activities arc inap­ propriate. We feel that the park is for the liv­ ing, as well as the dead, and we don’t think peaceful, quiet activities such as walking and jogging demean those who are buried there." I always thought a cemetery was a place to bury loved ones, a place of beauty for quiet meditation, not a multi-purpose piece of real estate. I realize that most people feel that once a person is dead, he is dead and cemeleries aren't important. 1 felt tliat way. too. before this horrible loss. Had I known lhe place was like an amusement park. I would not have buried my son there. It upsets me that I do not have the funds to move his grave to another cemetery. Please. Ann. advise your readers to check out the cemetery in advance. They should ask. "Do you allow the public to use the grounds for exercising and recreational purposes?" I feel strongly that parks are the appropriate places for jogging, bicycling and laughing children. Am I wrong? — Grieving Parent, North Hollywood, Calif. Dear Parent: I can understand why you are upset. Your letter points up the importance of checking out the cemetery in advance. Since there is nothing you can do about this situation, please consider using your place of worship to meditate and find peace. Survives being left by husband Dear Ann Landers: It has taken me a long time to write this response to "Florida Wreck." whose husband ran off with an old flame he met at their high school reunion. My story is similar, except we had been married 30 years when my husband developed full-blown case of the middle-aged crazies. After I quit trying to figure out what 1 had done wrong. 1 started to heal, but my self­ esteem was zero. When my husband left me. I had never held a full-time job. Thankfully, my children were grown, so the only emotional wreck 1 had to deal with was myself. After two years of counseling, two years of college, nine years of employment, many prayers and the support of friends and family. I am leading a productive life. I am nothing like the 47-year-old wreck I was when I thought life held nothing for me. I’m now nearly 60 and have a good life, if 1 can do it, anyone can. So I want to say to “Florida Wreck." lake whatever steps arc necessary to work through lhe pain and God bless you. - Single and Happy in Missouri Dear Missouri: The most supportive letters come from survivors. Thank you for a message that is sure to help. What's the truth about pot. cocaine. LSD, PCP, crack, speed and downers? "The Lowdown on Dope" has up-to-the-minute in­ formation on drugs. Snd a self-addressed. Itmg. business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Lowdown, c/o Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.45.) COPYRIGHT 1991 DICATE. INC. CREATORS SYN­ I Open Christmas fO am-3pm*^ Area Birth Announcements GIRL, Carrie Jean Schultz born to Cecil and Learn the secrets of the stars. Kim Schultz of Middleville al 9:tM a.m. on Dec. 9. 1991 weighing 7 lbs. 7 tuts. TWINS, horn on Dee. 6. 1991 to Mr. and Mrs. David Butler of Richmond, Virginia. Time: 8:59 and 9:00 a.m. Taylor Kirsten weighed 5 lbs. 4 ozs. and Dillon Alexander weighed 6 lbs. 1 oz. Grandparents are Audrey and Bill Renner of Hastings and Mary Butler of Kalamazoo. BOY, bom Dec. 10, 1991 at Oakwood Hospital, Dearborn to Steve and Lori Birman of Flat Rock, Michigan. Jordon Alan Birman was born at 1:32 p.m. and weighed 8 lbs. 4 ozs. CORRECTED GIRL, Jessica Lynn bom Nov. 30. 1991 at 7: 40 p.m. to David and Kellie Hilley of Lake Odessa. Weight: 6 lbs. 3 Vi ozs. Every star has a secret for success. And your Five Star Lennox dealer's no different. What’s helped him reach the top is simple. Every Five Star dealer combines prompt, professional service with the finest heating and cooling products. Like the Lennox Pulse'" gas furnace. It's something not everyone does anymore. But it's what makes Five Star 4 Lennox dealers the best in the business. So next time you need help with your heating and cooling, call your Five Star Lennox dealer. Five Star •Because once you discover the secrets of Dealers the stars, you'll never settle for an ordinary dealer again. BOY, Benjamin Scott bom Nov. 27, 1991 at 10:55 a.m. to Martin and Carolyn Cappon of Hastings. Weight: 8 lbs. I3M ozs. BOY, Khalcm Paul bom Nov. 28, 1991 at 8: 20 p.m. to Terri Eggleston and Robert Hom of Hastings. Weight: 9 lbs. 2'4 ozs. BOY, Joshua Michael bom Nov. 23. 1991 at 12:34 p.m. to Cherrie Boulter of Plainwell. Weight: 7 lbs. 4% ozs. GIRL, Heather Marie born Nov. 23. 1991 at 7: 20 a.m. to Mary Brady and Steve Wood of Hastings. Weight: 7 lbs. 5V6 ozs. GIRL. Kayley Jo bom Nov. 22. 1991 at 7:52 a.m. to Rich and Amy Ward of Nashville. Weight: 8 lbs. Vi oz. =Weltoim,s HEATING & COOLING 401 N. Broadway, Hastings 945*5352 • OPEN: Mon.-Frl. 8-5 848 E. Columbia Ave., Battle Creek 963-6437 • open. ^iMustber cLENNOX Mon. Fri. 8 5 GIRL, Amy Lynn bom Nov. 21. 1991 at 8: 30 a.m. to Karen Cay Hamilton Hastings. Weight: 8 lbs. - ozs. of BOY, Rvan Randall bom Nov. 22. 1991 at 7.10 p.m. to Randy HilliRcr and Dawn Brown of Hastings. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 Vi ozs. BOY. Christopcr Donald born Nov. 21. 1991 at 9:32 a.m. to Donald Louden and Denice Count of Hastings. Weight: 7 lbs. 12’6 ozs. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice Is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a public Hearing on Monday, January 6,1992, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall, Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan to consider the rezoning request of Pennock Hospital to rezone their properly from R-S (Residential Suburban) & R-2 (One Family Residential) to A-1 (Apartment Zone) on W. Green St. described as Lots 17, 18, and 19 of Supervisor Chase's addition to the City of Hastings, as shown on the map below. This notice is given pursuant to Section 3.260 (4) (b) of the Hastings Zon­ ing Ordinance. Minutes of said meeting will be available for public inspection at the of­ fice of the City Clerk, City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. Sharon Vickery City Clerk �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 19,1991 - Page 7 Lake Odessa News: Hechts to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Greenmans to observe their golden anniversary Theron and June (Barcroft) Hecht of 2601 E. Brown Road, Lake Odessa, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday. Dec. 28. They were married Dec. 28. 1941, at the Freeport Methodist Church and have lived all their 50 years together on the farm where Theron was bom. Friends and family are invited to an open house at their home, hosted by their children, from 2 to 5 p.m. Dec. 28. Anyone who wants to express congratulations, but are unable to attend, are encouraged to participate m a card shower for them. Their children arc Glen Hecht. Linda and Horst Brauner, Gloria Hecht and Bill Brad­ ford, Loma and Alan Brecheiscn, Phyllis and Millard Holton, and Carol Louise and Bill Gonyou. They have seven grandchildren: Paul Singles; Monika and Silke Brauner; and James. Melanic. Ben and Jeremy Gonyou. Gamer and Lucille Greenman of 12154 S. Gilkey Lk. Rd.. Delton will observe their 50<h wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 28th, at the Hickory Comers Wesleyan Church in Hickory Comers. Mr. Greenman and lhe former Lucille Willison were married Dec. 31, 1941. The event is being hosted by their children and spouses. Gordon and Myrna Sheffield. Garth and Sherry Greenman. Lynn and Janice Greenman and Victor and JoAnn Haas. The couple also have six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. i In lieu of gifts, the couple requests their friends; neighbors, and relatives bring or send a card with a personal family snapshot for their memory book. Fedewa-Friend plan June 12 wedding date Slayton-Pierce united in marriage on Aug. 17 Lucinda Slayton and David Pierce were united in marriage Aug. 17 at the Charlton Park Church in Hastings. Parents of the couple are Sidney Slayton of Battle Creek and the late Shirley Slayton, and Stanley and Mitzi Pierce of Hastings. The bride was attended by Brenda Sullivan, matron of honor: Melanie Thomas, bridesmaid, and Emily Pierce, flowergirl. Ken Girrbach served as best man. Groomsmen and ushers were Steve Waldrop. Todd Bower and Doug Riven. After their honeymoon to South Carolina, the couple are at home in Middleville. Mr. and Mrs. William Fedewa of Portland, and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley E. Friend of Woodland are pleased to announce lhe engagement of their children. Pamela Lynn Fedewa and Douglas W. Friend. Pamela is a 1990 graduate of Portland High School. She attends Davenport College of Business, and is employed at L and S Drug Store of Portland. Douglas is a 1987 graduate of Lakewood High School and is employed with Riers Underground Sprinkling Systems Inc. of Grand Rapids. Plans are being made for a June 12, 1992 wedding. Central United Methodist Chuch will have a musical Christmas on Dec. 22 at the 10:30 Worship hour with three choirs singing and a mini-concert by Pastor Keith Laidler. which will render the sermon in song. Other events to follow are caroling on Monday night. Dec. 23. at 7 p.m. and the Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. with music and message. This tradi­ tional service is Central's gift to the communi­ ty. The public is invited to attend, especially the Sunday and Tuesday evening services. The streets of Lake Odessa should be ablaze with lights Christmas Eve as the luminarias are set in place in late afternoon. Many of the votive candles are supposed to bum for 15 hours. This is most likely to occur if the candles have first been placed in a freezer for a time. This is one night of the year when •cruisin'” is not limited to the young. People are invited to cruise the streets to see the novel ways residents use their lights in addition to having them at curbside of lining their sidewalks. Scouts, village employees, merchants, the Arts Commission and others have combined efforts to produce this spectacular event. When Frank Clark laid out his village of Bonanza in the 1880s. he could hardly have im­ agined the use to which some of his lots would eventually be used. For years, at least 30. an early model mobile home iias been at lhe north­ east comer of Bonanza and Jordan Lake Roads. This was likely the site of the Bonanza or Russell Settlement school in the early days. The lot has been cleared of all traces of the mobile home and a new car wash is being built there. One of the early stores is now the home of the Hummel family. The horse bams on the fair­ grounds occupy more of the lots across the road from Clark's village. When workmen were removing siding from the Kimmel building on Fourth Avenue at Second Street, they uncovered the legend on the north side "Guy Hart-Show Printer." The building now has new insulting sheathing, new windows upstairs and down. The adjacent store front on Fourth Avenue has new windows, smaller than the show windows common in most storefronts of an earlier era. Sunday guests of the Ron Cunningham fam­ ily were Christine’s parents from Bellevue and her sister's family from Tecumseh. When the sister moved southeast last March, the father made the observation that now his dauthers each lived (almost) on M-50. The only problem is that they live at opposite ends of this par­ ticular state highway. This road has its ter­ minals at 1-96 near Alto and at Monroe on Lake Erie. The Depot Dance sponsored by the Depot Committee of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society, was well attended Saturday night despite the weather. There were door prizes, an auction of the Christmas tree donated by Mark Potter, food all evening, dancing with disc jockey Jim Stone of a Lansing radio sta­ tion. The committee appreciates the help of many citizens who help with this and other ef­ forts of the society. Again the food basket project of Lakewood Community Service* wash Success, with a very smooth operation all week.This represents the final effort of a process that takes several months of planning. Names come from the schools, from the DSS of three counties and from private referrals. Each box had food staples; apples from the Experimental Station at Clarksville, compliments of MSU; toys for children, along with socks, hats, and mittens. Each recipient received a meat certificate. The certificates allow the recipients to choose their choice of meal. One family may choose a roasting hen, part of a turkey, or hot dogs or any variety of meat. Designated merchants in each community cooperate with the council by redeeming the ccrtificiates. The Lake Odessa VFW Post had a large group of men who made repeated trips to get the local boxes delivered. Sunfield coordinator Charlie White recruited 12 men to deliver boxes. Other couples and families also came from that community. Sunfield had been ven generous with money as well. The Sunfield men delivered the boxes for their own community and many in Lake Odessa, too. As happens every year, some boxes could not be delivered because the people were not at home or had moved. A few refused because they felt that others had greater need than they. Returned food was placed in local food pan­ tries for future use and gifts will be saved for anther year. Surprisingly, there were fewer boxes this year than last. A total of 209 boxes were prepared which represents 719 persons. 322 of whom were children. The meat certificates totalled SI.735. This was a decrease of 19 families from 1990. Of the children, only three were infants. Gifts had been solicited from churches of the entire district before the lists were received so there was an ample supply of gifts for the needs. Judy Henry Laidler has no idea of when she began working on the basket project, but she recalls it was when Janet Thomas was chair­ woman of the Lakewood Council and 25 baskets were packed at the Congregational Church. Later chairwomen were Gertrude Ruder of Clarksville and Rebecca Galaviz of St. Edward’s Church. This is Judy's last year as chairwoman. All facets of the program are now detailed on paper for guidance for the next chair. Members and friends of the Alethian group of Central Church had a holiday meal at Faro’s restaurant on Saturday night in the private din­ ing room. The members then adjourned to the church sanctuary for a musical program presented by Gcnny and Herb Wilson of Charlotte. A Roseville lady who is a mother and col­ lege student plans to visit Lake Odessa soon in her search for ancestry and relatives and simply to sec where Solomon and Rosella Snyder lived. They came from Ohio's Medina County to Berlin Township in 1872 and then to Odessa Township in 1877. Their farm was 65 acres, which is part of today’s Homer Jackson farm on Jordan Lake Avenue. Thanks to records of John Waite of Lake Odessa and Lois Curtiss of Berlin Township, much has been learned about this family. Are there descendants*of the Neusbaums and Snyders here today? If you know of any, please telephone 374-8420. Two have been located in Vermontville and Hastings. The microfilms of Lake Odessa Waves and of census records are helpful in research at the local library. Personal recollections of Alice Bulling were also helpful in this lady's search. The First Congregational Church is plan­ ning a candlelight Christinas Eve service which will include communion. Looking ahead to 1992, when the church will observe its centen­ nial, previous pastors will be invited to return, one each month from January to September. This was probably the first church built in the new village of Lake Odessa. Another con­ gregation moved its building from Bonanza into the village earlier, probably the Baptist church, an offshoot of Scbcwa Baptist was the second church built in the village. It was later transformed into the home now owned by Eligio and Rebecca Galaviz. The Max Deckers. the Ron Ericksons and lhe Orville Deckers are among lhe Florida peo­ ple who have returned home for the holidays. The severe wind of Thursday night loosen- RILEY’S HOLIDAY SPFCI.AI 45.00 (517) 586-7126 Sunfield, Michigan Bruce Wayne Buehler. Freeport and Jen­ nifer Lou Northouse. Middleville. David J. Lamancc, Sr., Nashville and Gloria M. Lamance, Nashville. Thomas Andrew Lethcoe. Hastings and Melissa Marie Lake. Hastings. Donald W. Stevens. Hastings and Milded ■ K. Arvey, Hastings. Gaylord Calvin Gaulke. Shelbyville and Denise Lynn Robidoux. Shelbyville. Stack Insurance Agency, Inc. Mr and Mrs. Roy Carlson of Hastings and Dr and Mrs Carl Singer of Greencastle. Ind , are pleased to announce the engagement of their children. Suzanne Carlson and Brian Singer. Both are graduates of DcPauu I University in Greencastle. Suz.ie is employed by Irwin Union Bank and Trust in Columbus. Ind Brian teaches and coaches at Northside Middle School in Columbus A June wedding is being planned. FOR YOUR LISTENING PLEASURE DANCE TO THE NEW ... Country Rangers Band from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. BREAKFAST TO FOLLOW Make Reservations now at the bar ... 945-5308 ----------------------------- ------- •--------------- & GOOD SPIRITS Happy New Year! — LAST MENU FOR 1991 - (616) 945-9568 Representing Hastings Mutual % Insurance Company We’re only silent until you need us. Carlson-Singer announce engagement Foor Homerowt Newspaper Truck Mounted Homeowners • Fa rm owners • Automobile Business & Commercial • Boatowners & Yacht Workers’ Compensation s500 Per Person The Hastings Banner & Barry County Marriage Licenses ... to members and their guest. If you have a college student or friend who's moved away, give them something that's Mhomemade"...glve a subscription to Carpet Cleaning For All Your Insurance Needs "■»NEWa™ YEAR’S EVE ELKS PARTY cd the sign hanging from a bracket on the Lake Odessa Community Library, and the sign fell Friday morning. It will probably be mounted in a different fashion since this is the second time it has come down from its moorings. Members of the Lake Odessa Historical Society were entertained Thursday night last week by the accounts given by Dick Kishpaugh of Parchment on the story of the Titanic. He had an impressive display of books and pictures about lhe famed ship that sank in 1912. He will attend the 80th anniversary in Boston in the spring. Two of the survivors who live in England arc expected io attend as guests of the Tiianic Society. June and Henry Mead brought from their collection of books a well-wom copy of a book on the Titanic, labeled an official account. The Lansing State Journal’s story on the All­ Area Basketball team includes Lakewood’s Tricia Pierson on the Class B unit. She aver­ aged 22.3 points per game, third highest in the mid-Michigan area. She had four games with 30 points or more and averaged 11 rebou.xls. She lives with her parents on Jordan Road in Carlton Township. Ron Coppess was named coach in the special mention section. Tricia was also named to the first team on the All-Capital Circuit team and sophomore Carmen Brown and Kristie Thorley were named to the second team. A son. Anthony Michael, was bom to Michael and Melissa (Bliven) Sleight of Jor­ dan Lake Road at Sparrow Hospital on Dec. 10. Lakewood Christian School held its Christmas program Friday night at Cun­ ningham's Acre with a full house. The program consisted of songs by the students, a play with characters played by Chad Thom. Sharon Van­ Dyke. Elizabeth Bosscher and Richard Vierzen. Karisa Werdon sang a solo and Amy McClintock read the Isaiah scripture. The au­ dience sang two carols. A trio composed of Jenny Bosscher. Kate Poortenga and Corrie Woldhuis sang. The principal, Mr. Cookson, gave the welcome. He also played accompaniment for some of the songs and joined Mrs. Woldhuis in a piano duet for the prelude. The walls were lined with parents using cam­ corders. especially during the songs by the preschool children who were close to equal in number with the day students K-8. The president of Christian School Board made a presentation of poinsettias to volunteers Ethel Goodemoot and the Dean Cunninghams and gifts to the teachers. Mothers of students served a light lunch of hot ham sandwiches, salads and cookies and punch. The crowd in­ cluded parents and many grandparents. St. Edward’s Catholic church will have mass at 11 p.m. Dec. 24 and 8 and 10 on Christmas morning. WIFE WANTED This sewing machine company has been authorized to otter to the public a quantity of new special 1991 WHITE HEAVY DUTY ZIG ZAG sewing machines that are made of METAL and sew on all fabrics. Levi's canvas, upholstery, nylon, stretch, vinyl, silk, EVEN SEWS ON LEATHER! No attachments needed for buttonholes (any size), monograms, hems, sews on buttons, satin stitches, overcasts, darns, appliques and mon Just set dials and see magic happen without old fashioned cams or programmers These WHITE HEAVY DUTY MACHINES are suitable for home, professional or school room sewing 10-year limited Warranty grand new in factory sealed cartons YOUR PRICE WITH AD $99.00 Without Ad $329.00 Cneck. cash. Discover. Visa. 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JmSbb1 Downtown Hastings �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 19. 1991 RECALL..continued from page 1 “Wc did a lot ol calling on Monday.” said Evelyn Barnum, chairwoman of the recall ef­ fort. “Unfortunately only half of the people who signed the petitions in support of recall­ ing the council members actually came to the polls to vote. I have to feel they felt intimidated.” "This was a very tight election,” Barnum added. "One hundred voters is mH that much.” fhe recall committee scheduled poll wat­ chers to work two-hour shifts to monitor the voting Tuesday which took place at the Page Building, Barnum commented that site fell everything went fairly “Now we're going to sit back and look at things,” Barnum said. "They put a hole in our battleship, but they didn't sink it. This is the first real shakeup this town has ever been through. We made a statement, and we gave the people a voice." Of the trustees up for recall, both Hickey and Myers submitted petitions Dec 3 to earn a spot on the ballot in March IMOJ. Attomcx Timothy Tromp. who was not a subject of the recall, filed to run again. Newcomers Jun Valentine ami William Walker also filed to run for council seats. No contests seen in Woodland J Ad Graphics A'cmv Srrvtce The first Woodland Village non-partisan election March 9 will feature no contests for any offices. Woodland voters in a special referendum in October approved a proposal to end local runoffs between Democrats and Republicans to allow all candidates to seek office without regard to party affiliation. One immediate benefit of having non­ partisan elections in March is that current Trustee Darell Slater will be able to seek re­ election because he does not have to declare party affiliation. Slater Ixad to be appointed to a vacant scat after he won it in 1990. Because he works for the federal government, he cannot be elected to any governmental office as a Republican or Democrat, but he may be appointed. After he was elected, the remainder of the council accepted his resignation and then appointed him to the position. Also seeking village positions in March, all incumbents, are President Lester Forman, Clerk Laurie Duits, Treasurer Nancy Stowell and Trustees Glendon Curtis, Mike Winkler, Betty Carpenter and Patricia Potter. The only trustee whose term isn't expiring is Kevin Duits. IATTEND SERVICES I Hastings Area HOFt UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79. BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Cotant. choir director. Sunday morning 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; ll;(X) a.m.. Morning Worship; 4:45 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. Hastings. Ml 49058. Sundat Ser­ vices: Bible Classes 10 a.m.. Wor­ ship II a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. .Norman Herron. Minister. Phone 945-2938. Focus on the Family video series begins Sept 4-Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. One Nation Under God Bible Correspondence Course. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, (The Bible Church) Bring Your Bible. 600 Powell Road. I mile East of Hastings. Our Mono: "The Bible, the whole Bi­ ble. and nothing but the Bible". Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m. Thursday 7:30 prayer meeting and softball for the youth. Pastor Emeritus. Rus Sarver. Phone 945-9224. Every Sunday is Friend­ ship Day. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. James Lcitzman Pastor. Sun­ day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday SchtMil Hour; T1:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6.00 p.m. ।even­ ing Service; Wednesday-; 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A. Arnett. Pastor Church Office phone 948-2549. Sunday wnrkship 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Childrens Church. Tuesday prayer and share lime 9:30 a m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available fix all services. Bang the whole family. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH Pan of the Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of lhe 2415 McCann Rd . Irvmg. Melgar Phone 795-2370. Sunday l(H» a.m. Holy Coanmun*cm. 5 p m. Evening Prayer. 1928 Book of Coounon prayer used at all service*. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton, Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Dec. 22 • 8:00 Holy Communion; 9: 30 Church School (all ages); 10: 45 Holy Communion. AAL after. YG caroling. Thursday. Dec. 19 - 4:00 Outreach; 7:30 Ad. Choir; 8:00 AA. Saturday. Dec. 21 - 2:00 Caroling; 6.00 Council/Dinner. Monday. Dec. 23 - 6:00 Positive Parenting; 7:300 Motion Choir. Tuesday. Dec. 24 Christmas Eve. 7:300 Holy Com­ munion; 11:00 Holy Communion. INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST. P.O. Box 558. Hastings. Ml 49058 (meeting behind River Bend Travel Agency. State St.) Minister. Jim Sandusky. Phone 945-2026. Sunday Services - 9:30 a.m., Bible School; 10:30 a.m.. Morning Worship; 6:30 p.m.. Evcnig Worship; Bible Study. 7:00 p.m. Thursday. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 3887 Coats Grove Road. Pastor Ben Her­ ring. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service 10 45 a.m FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. James R. Barrett, Asst. Pastor Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00. Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Chibs; 7:00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Fryer meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir pracicc. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings, Michigan. G. Kent Keller, Pastor. Eileen Higbee, Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday, Dec. 22 9:30 and 11:10 Morning Worship Services. Nursery provided. Broad­ cast of 9:30 service over WBCHAM and FM; 9:50 Church School for All ages, including new Adult Class; 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Dining Room; 4:00 Junior High Fellowship; 5:00 Confirmation class; 6:00 Senior High Fellowship. Tuesday - 7.-OO-7.-45 The Family Service with mitten offering, favonte carols. Scripture readings, a Christmas story, and candlelighting ceremony. 11 00-1200 Laie Service, featuring the Choir's Cantata and candlelighting ceremony. Wednes­ day - Merry Christmas’ Thursday 9 30 Bible Study leaders meet ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefienon Father Charles Fisher. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; SundayMasses 8:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 904 Terry Lane (at Starr School Rood). Philip R. Colburn, Pastor. Church phone number is 945-2170. if no answer, call 945-3355. Saturday services are: Sabbath School at 9:20 a.m. (for all ages), and Worship Service at 11:00 a.m. Prayer Meetings Tuesdays. 7:00-8:00 p.m. The community is invited. Sabbath, December 14 is the annual Christmas service, al 11:00 a.m. An all-church Christmas party is planned for December 14 at 6:00 p.m. Our Community Service Center. 502 E. Green Street, is open to the public on Monday and Wednesday. 9-12 noon. To make sure your needs are met. please call 945-2361 for an appointment for clothing. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hostings and lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor Carl Litchfield. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard, 945-5974. Worship Services — Sunday. 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. 4-H meets Mondays, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m Bible Study. Wednesdays, 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers. 801 Barber Rd.. Hastings. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church Streets, Philip L. Brown. Pastor. Church phone 616/945-9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Sunday School 9:30 a.m . Morning Wor­ ship 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. (nursery attendant). Middle High Youth and [ Senior High Youth 5:30 p.m. Broadcast of worship service over WBCH AM-FM al 10:30 a.m. Mondays Children's Choir 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday Nar­ cotics Anonymous 12:00 noon. Wednesday Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursday* Bell Choir 6:30 p.m.. Chance) Choir 7;3O. p.tn.. Co­ Dependents Anonymous 8:30 p.m. Saturday Men's Study Group 8:15 a.m.; Co-Dependents Anonymous 9 a.m. Wednesday. Dec. 18 • Priscilla UMW Circle 9:30 a.m.; Prayer Group 11:30 a.m.; UMW Lunchen 12:00 Noon. Saturday, Dec. 21 - Goodwill Class Christmas Party 7:00 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 22 • Fourth Sunday in Advent Christmas Carol Singing at 10:50 a.m. in Sanctuary before Worship. Tuesday, Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve Candlelight Senices 7:00 and 11:00 p.m. Wednesday. Dec. 25 • Christmas Dinner for special families 3:00 to 5:00 p.m — by in­ vitation and reservation. Sunday. Dec. 29 - Fish Bowl Ottering for Hunger. Special Mumc by Men's Ensemble at 11 .-00 a.m. sen ice. Monday. Dn 30 - Red Cross Blood Dnw 100 to 6 45 p.m ; DeKxah UMW Circle 7 30 p m. Tuesday. Dec. 31 - Genesis Class Fondue and Watch Night Party 7.30 p.tn.. Watch Night Worship and Holy Coounutuon 11:30 p.m. Hastings. Michigan. James A. Campbel). Pastix. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages .Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7: 00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); .Adult Bible Study - no age limits. BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev. Merlin Pratt. Worship 9 a.m. and Sunday School 10:15 a m. Wednes­ day. 9:30 a.m.. Alive in Christ Bi­ ble Study at Ban field and 7 p.m. at Country Chapel. UMYS 6:30 every Sunday night at Country Chapel ex­ cept first Sunday of the month. Ban field CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD, 502 E. Bond. Hastings. Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. 948-2529. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00a.m.. Evening Service 6:00 p.m Wednesday Ser­ vice — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for lhe handicapped. Delton Area OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6547 Lacev Rd.. Lacey. Mass: Sunday 8: 30 a.m. ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC .CHURCH, 11252 Fiona Rd. Delton. Masses; Saturday. •p.m.; Sunday. 11 a.m. 5.00 CHURCH OF GOD. 7th DAY. NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Banfield. Michigan. Services 10 a.m. each Saturday Call 671-4100. or Box 42. Bedford. Mich 49020 CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY ■ Prascript.ons ' • 110$ JeHerson 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 7?0CiokRd Hastings M«.higan _ __ Mary Ann Wiese ' Mary Ann (Davis) Wiese of Hot Springs, Arkansas passed away November 16. 1991 She had been in ill health for the past few years. She is survived by her husband, Robert Wiese; daughters, Valeric Bond. Liz Clouse, l .cri Bailey, Martha Wiese; five grandchildren. She is also survived bv her mother. Charlotte Davis; brothers, Charles M. Davis Jr. of East I eroy and Robert Davis of Hastings; one sister. Charlene Gonyou of Owmso; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles M Davis Sr. May 10. 1991 ( Lillian M. Clark J ZEPHYRHILLS - Lillian M. Clark, 90 of Zephyrhills, Florida, passed away Saturday, November 23, 1991. She came to Zephyrhills in 1963 from Hastings, where she retired as Probate Registrar of Barry County. She was a member of our Savior Lutheran Church in Zephyrhills. Mrs. Clark is survived by her son Daniel Clark of Reno, Nevada; three daughters, Verland Hiltunen of Zephyrhills, Mary Jane Hayes of Hillsdale and Nancy Clark of Kala­ mazoo; sister, Lola (Mrs. Belmont) Pinney of Fort Mills, South Carolina; daughter-in-law, Ursula Clark of Germany; 14 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Boyd Qark, who died in 1978 and a son, Donald Clark, who died in 1987. ( Nellie Schenkel ) MIDDLEVILLE - Nellie Schenkel, 89 of Middleville, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 1991 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Schenkel was born on September 7, 1902 in Irving, the daughter of Nellie (Betts) and Frederick Gillette. She was raised in Irving and attended Hastings Public Schools, graduat­ ing in 1920. She was married to William W. Schenkel on July 17,1928 at Hastings Presbyterian Church. They lived in Irving for a short time before moving to Middleville where they spent the rest of their married life. Mrs. Schenkel was employed at Hastings High School office upon graduation, Hastings Table Company and numerous offices as secretary. Last place of employment as secret­ ary was a receptionist to Dr. Shumway in Middleville from 1961-1975. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Middleville. Secretary of Rainbow Connection Intergenerational 4-H Club of Middleville. Shared her love of music as a well known pianist in jhe^area. Played piano for silent movies in early years. Was alsoa pianist at Irving Church. Mrs. Schenkel is survived by her sons, William (Jean) Schenkel of Jackson, Frederick (Sandy) Schenkel and daughter Carol (Rodney) Kenyon of Middleville; 10 grand­ children, nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; one sister-in-law, Flor­ ence Gillette of Jackson. She was preceded in death by her husband, William in 1961. Funeral services were held Friday, Decem­ ber 13 at Beeler Funeral Chapel. Burial was at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Manor or First United Methodist Church of Middleville. ( DonE. Wright Creek Rd . 8 mi S . Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 10:00 a.m . Worship 11:00 a.m . Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL'S C 4THOLIC CHURCH. Nadmllc Latta Charles Ftsher. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Saturday Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass at 9:30 a.m. ~^) CHARLOTTE - Don E. Wright, 89 of Char­ lotte passed away Monday, December 9, 1991 at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility. Mr. Wright was born in Eaton Countv, the son of Frank and Clara (Fuilerton) Wright. He was a lifelong resident of Chester and was a farmer and Oldsmobile employee before his retirement. He is survived by his wife of 70years, Veda; three sons. Wendall and Dewayne both of Vermontville, Larry of Charlotte; four daught­ ers. Betty (Vern) Gilding, Esther (Raymond) Grant all of Charlotte. Phyllis (Stanley) Roth­ well of Fountain, Pally (Max) Butler of Eaton Rapids, Brother Carson of Charlotte; sister. Irene Gregarek of Charlotte; 32 grandchildren. 70 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons. Carroll in 1967 and Lester in 1991; sister, Daisy Ames in 1991. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 12 at the Pray Funeral Home with Reverend Barry Smith officiating. Burial was in the Gresham Cemetery. Q_ _ _ _ HowardG Shutt______ WOODLAND - Howard C. Shutt, 89 of 205 North Wellman Road, Woodland, passed away Monday, December 16, 1991 at Pennock Hospital. He was born on October 21,1902 in Athens, the son of Joseph and Laura Shutt He graduated from Athens High School in 1921 and attended Western Michigan University for one year. He moved from the farm in Athens to Battle Creek at lhe age of 22. Mr. Shutt was employed at Kelloggs of Battle Creek from 1924-1948; several years at Grand Trunk Railroad; Plumber foreman at Battle Creek Schools from 1950-1964 and drove school bus for Delton Kellogg Schools from 1966-1972. He was a member of the Barry County Sher­ iff’s Posse from 1969 till his death, also an honorary member the past 10 years. He was an avid horseman and had lived in Barry County since 1952 coming from Battle Creek. He was a “Michigan Cowboy" and a friend of Billy W’s since 1948. He had lived with his granddaugh­ ter, Marcie Scofield, great-granddaughters, Meagan and Mandy for the past 10 years. He was married to Helen Louise Romans on July 15, 1925, she preceded him in death in 1950. He then married Ada (Stickel) Wilson on December 30,1950, she preceded him in death on February 14, 1984. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Steven (Barbara) Repack of Battle Creek, Mrs. Truman (Jean) Pruett of Bakersfield, Califor­ nia; one step-daughter, Mrs. Leslie (Judy) Shive of Whitmore Lake; lOgrandchildrenand 21 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Mildred Vaughn of Battle Creek, Mrs. Ralph (Leona) Keyes of Traverse City, Mrs. William (Lucille) Williams of Banfield; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was also preceded in death by daughter, Nancy Steeby on March 2, 1980. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. A memorial service was held Friday, December 20, at the Wood Grove United Brethren Church on Coats Grove Road with Pastor Ben Herring officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to TB Emphysema or St Judes. Envelopes available at Williams Funeral Home. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West Stale Read. ol Hastings Member F.O.I.C. ( <7^ i ou re surrounded by the sound of Christmas on... lOO.Irm 1220 am SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22 4:30-5:00 p.m. Christmas Story - Morman Tabernacle Choir TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24 5:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Trivia Tuesday Christmas Party 5:35 p.m. Story of the First Christmas - Perry Como 6:05 p.m. Christmas on the Radio - Julie Andrews, Galliard Brass, Harry Belafonte, Anne Murray, New England Christmastide, Medical Mission Sisters, Roches, EmmyLou Harris, Ed Sweeney, Sandler & Young, Elvis Presley, Kenny Rogers, Bing Crosby and Others 9:00-10:00 p.m. Dicken's Christmas Carol 10:00-11:00 p.m. Hastings High School Christmas Concert 11:00-12:00 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, Live Braodcast: Cantata, King of Kings Presented by The Chancel Choir 12:00-1.00 a.m. Midnight Mass, Live Broadcast from St. Rose Catholic Church WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25 5:30 a.m. - Midnight Christmas Music. News. Weather and Holiday Programming on WBCH FM/AM 9:00-10:00 a m. Hastings High School Christmas Concert 10:30-11:45 a.m. Lakewood Christmas Concert 1:00-2:00 p.m. Handel's Messiah-Morman Tabernacle Choir The WBCH schedule of holiday listening features is brought to you on 100.1 stereo FM and 1220 AM radio by: BOOGIE MUSIC & MOVIES iLXMIL IS SAVINGS & LOAN COLEMAN AGENCY LAD GRAPHICS FLEXFAB.INC NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS HASTINGS CITY BANK TYDEN-VIKING CORPORATION HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO UNION BANK. LAKE ODESSA FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WBCH FM/AM RADIO ST ROSE CHURCH-KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Norman M. Galbreath HASTINGS - Norman M. Galbreath, 62 of C-62 Island Court, Hastings passed away Thursday, December 12, 1991 at Borges's Medical Center. Mr. Galbreath was bom June 14, 1929 in Pierceton, Indiana, the son of Samuel and Flava (Robertson) Galbreath. He was raised in Pier ceton, Indiana and Bellevue and attended schools there, graduating in 1948 from Colum hia City Indiana High School. I le was married to Patricia S. Knight on June 10.1966, They came to Hastings in 1975 from Columbia City, Indiana. He was employed al D.J Electric Service from 1975 until ill health forced his retirement in 1990. He was a member of Columbia City American Legion Post #98, Hastings Moose Lodge #628 and Columbia City, Indiana Masonic Lodge. Mr. Galbreath is survived by his wife,‘Patri­ cia; four daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Norma) Schell of Album, Indiana, Flava Galbreath of Medford, Massachusetts, Kimberly Galbreath and Tammy Galbreath, both at home; two sons, Morris Galbreath of Colorado Springs, Color­ ado and Millard Galbreath of Ft. Wayne, India­ na; six grandchildren and one sister, Leath Turner of Charlotte. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 14 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Res erend David Garrett officiat­ ing. Burial was in Ft. Custer National Cemetery with full military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association of Michigan. (7 Robert R. Fueri Jr. NASHVILLE - Robert R. Fueri, Jr., 63 of Nashville, passed away Monday, December 16, 1991 at his residence. Mr. Fueri, Jr. was born on December 3,1928 in Detroit and attended schools in Detroit and Nashville. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II attaining the rank of Sergeant After the war he had his own real estate company. He was an auto mechanic for Rheams Company in Hastings, also he worked for Owens-Brockway Glass Company in Charlotte where he was Union vice president. He owned and operated the Total Gas Station in Nashville and the Village Inn Cafe in Nashville. He was on the Nashville Village Council for two years, a member of the Nashville Masonic Lodge #255 where he was secretary of the Temple for serveral years; he was a 32nd Degree Mason, belonged to the Charlotte Shrine, and the American Legion Post, Lansing. Mr. Fueri enjoyed reading and watching sports on TV. His marriages to Arloa Sherman and Patricia Weiler ended in divorce. He married Mary Porter on May 25, 1988 in Vermontville. Mr. Fueri is survived by his wife, Mary; sons, Michael at home, Tony Doty and his wife, Perk of Seymour, Tennessee, Troy Fueri of Bakersfield, California, Robert Ward Fueri of Hastings; daughters and sons-in-law, Vicki and Lee Bennett of Neponset, Illinois; Judy and Art Weeks of Sheffield, Illinois, Bonnie Moore of Neponset, Illinois; several grandchildren; mother, Virgie Fueri of Nashville; brothers, Gordon Fueri of Delton, Paul Fueri of Orlando, Honda; sisters, Lois Maurer of Maryville, Tennessee, Janet Gamer -rf Charlotte; mother­ in-law, Ann Porter of Hastings; aunt, Helen Ehlke of Largo, Ronda; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert R. Fueri, Sr. in 1980; infant brother and sister James and Virginia. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a m. Thursday, December 19 al Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home. Nashville Masonic Lodge presiding. Full military grave­ side service at Lakeview Cemetery with VFW Post 8260, Nashville presiding. Memorial contributions may be made to Michael Fueri Trust Fund. ( Stanley G. Kuempel______ HASTINGS - Stanley G. Kuempel, 67 of 728 East Colfax Street, Hastings, passed away Friday, December 13, 1991 at his residence. Mr. Kuempel was bom on May 22, 1924 in Hastings, the son of Oscar and Fossie (Earthy) Kuempel. He was raised in Hastings. He was a Veteran of World War II serving in Lhe United States Army from February 1943 until Decem­ ber, 1945. He was married to the former Barbara Johncock, that marriage ended in divorce. Mr. Kuempel was employed at E.W. Bliss Company for 35 years, retiring in April 1981. He was well known in the area for his arts and crafts, particularity his wooden toys and wind chimes. He was a member of Hastings Moose Lodge #628. Mr. Kuempel is survived by sister, JoAnn Watson of Douglas City, California; brother, Kenneth Kuempel of Hastings; sister-in-law, Florence Kuempel of Hastings; dear friend, Alice Davis of Hastings. Funeral services were held Tuesday Decem­ ber 17, at the Wren Funeral Home with the Reverend James A. Campbell officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice of lhe American Cancer Society. ADVERTISE This Week in...The HASTINGS BANNER Cal! us at.. 948-8051 and have an advertising representative assist \vu with your message. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 19, 1991 — Page 5 Celebrating Christmas without Joey Like millions of Americans, 1 was stunned when Magic Johnson announced :o the world he had the HIV virus. 1 was shocked when Freddie Mercury, front man and lead singer of lhe British rock group Queen, died suddenly, just one day after an­ nouncing he had AIDS. But public grief over lhe plight of famous people is nothing compared to lhe private pain I fell when it struck my own family. Joey became a statistic, one of an esti­ mated 126,000 Americans who have fought lhe battle and lost, when he died in September from pneumonia and other complications caused by acquired immune deficiency syndrome. But Joey was more Ilian a statistic. He was flesh and blood. He was more real than a towering athlete, seen only on TV, shooting three-point hoops from the outside. He was more believable than a flamboyant rock singer strutting around a distant smoke-filled stage to the thundering chorus of "We Are lhe Champions." Joey took us trick or treating on Hal­ loween. He look home movies at family gatherings. He lei us read his comic books. Joey always remembered our birthdays with a card, and he fussed over Grandma, a victim of Multiple Sclerosis, who has been in a wheelchair these 20 years past. A teenager during lhe turbulent 1960s, Joey rejected the radicalism, drugs and anti­ establishment fervor of his generation. The high social ideals, he retained. Long before it was fashionable to fret about POWs and MIAs from the Vietnam War, Joey wore a copper bracelet inscribed with lhe name of a missing soldier. Long before big corporations pumped big bucks into the Special Olympics, Joey was a local organizer of the games in the downriver Detroit area. A graduate of Wayne Slate Uni­ versity with a degree in recreational therapy, Joey was in line to head up the Michigan Special Olympics state committee before lhe 1973-74 oil crisis and recession cost him his job. He moved out west. Because of distance and time, I'm not sure when Joey contracted AIDS. Al first he didn't talk about it, but the symptoms - spreading cancer and persistent pneumonia - were there to be seen. His health had declined for al least by... Jeff Kaczmarczyk iwo years before his deaih. The last lime he came home, in May for my brother's wed­ ding, he was thin, gaunt and weak. The twinkle was in his eyes, but he had to nap af­ ter the ceremony. He did not dance at lhe re­ ception. Because of his excellent health from regu­ lar exercise and good nutrition, Joey lasted longer than most people with AIDS, which proved to be both a blessing and a curse. During final two months of his life, he was in and out of the hospital, suffering from a variety of ailments. Joey hung on long enough for his four sis­ ters to fly out to San Diego to see him. Through he was hospitalized in a coma and could not respond, I'm sure he knew they all were there with him. Joey died the following day. He was 36 years old. An estimated 1 to 1.5 million Americans, like Magic Johnson, are infected with the HIV virus. About 200,000 already have come down with AIDS. In 1991 through Septem­ ber, 19,510 new AIDS cases were diagnosed in the United States. Many victims, like ac­ tor Rock Hudson in 1985 and teen-age AIDS patient Ryan White in 1990, have died. The HIV virus damages the immune sys­ tem, which defends the body fiom infection, by attacking white blood cells. AIDS suffer­ ers, whose immune system is all but de­ stroyed, can contract a wide variety of ail­ ments, including some forms of cancer, a se­ rious form of pneumonia and an array of in­ fections. Federal spending for AIDS research, educa­ tion and prevention is expected to rise to nearly $4.5 billion in 1992. A growing number of drugs are being used to treat AIDS-related ailments, and many victims to­ day live for several years after acquiring full­ blown AIDS. But there is no cure. Every suf­ ferer is expected to die sooner or later. Mark D. Christensen of Edward D. Jones & Co. Some mutual funds have seen it all There’s a lot to be said for experience. Generaliy. the more you have, the more you rely on it. People who have seen a variety of ecomomic conditions in their lifetime know from experience that few. if any. are devastating. Recessions, wars, booms, infla­ tion, stagnation — all offer unique challenges. People who adapt their investment ideas to meet the challenge usually find opportunity. As you might suspect, experienced investors typically select mutual fund managers with similar experience and philosophy. A glance at the annual reports of five of the oldest mutual funds shows amazingly similar performance. Two of the funds were created within a few months of each other in 1924. One began the following year. 1925, and the other two originated in 1928 and in 1930. All have paid dividends every year since their creation, even after lhe 1929 stock market crash and the ensuing Depression. One reason these funds have been so consis­ tent in generating income for shareholders is that they are all careful with their money. Ac­ cording to “Mutual Fund News Service," their expenses are among the lowest in the in­ dustry. averaging roughly 0.6 percent vs. 1.3 percent for the average equity fund. While cost control is important, investment results arc vital. All these fund managers are careful with their investments and broadly diversify to reduce risk. Their portfolios typically contain securities from between 100 and 200 companies. These are conservative, middle-of-the-road funds looking for long­ term results rather than short-term gains. The Legal Notice BARRY TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting December 3. 1991 Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. All boord members present. Approved minutes and treasurers report. Discussed school crossing guard at Orchard and M-43. Approved K. Tomlin for snow plowing. Discussed corner ol Gurd and Pifer Rd. Approved bills in the following amounts of $3,910.96 plus payrolls. Meeting adjourned ot 9:00 p.m. Lois Bromley. Clerk Asserted to by: (12'19) William B. Wooer. Supervisor WAST YOUTH Information about the Hastings Area School Systems by Carl Schoessel, Superintendent Reporter’s Notes FINANCIAL fumshedtn- managers depend on companies they know and avoid hot sectors or untried companies. In general, these funds fluctuate closely with the overall market. They offer more pro­ tection than most aggressive growth funds but also offer more growth than most money market funds or bank certificates of deposit. Experience best describes these funds. They generally produce solid, long-term results by sticking with a sound, basic ap­ proach that has weathered many economic storms. Most veteran investors agree what when unexpected troubles come up or the economy zigs when it should zag, the sense of having seen it all before is the best defense against panic decisions. Most AIDS is spread through homosexual contact between men or by intravenous drug users sharing needles. But an estimated 12 to 15 percent of American AIDS victims have contracted the disease through heterosexual sex, from blood transfusions, because of hemophilia or through as yet unknown causes. That percentage is growing rapidly. Within a few years, AIDS may touch thou­ sands of middle-class, middle-American fami­ lies. Like mine. Joey was famous in the family for his un­ usual Christmas gifts. Typically, in Septem­ ber or October, he'd cryptically ask us for our shin sizes or the exact time and location of our births. Come Christmas, he'd give gifts like imported chocolates or mink oil soap or personalized stationery. Because he lived in San Diego, Joey couldn't always make it home for the holi­ days. But on Christmas Eve, when lhe fam­ ily would gather at Grandma's house, the phone would ring in mid-afternoon, and ev­ eryone knew Joey was on the other end even before Grandpa picked it up. Then we'd pass the receiver around, and everyone would thank Joey for his presents and tell him how much we missed him. Christmas this year won't be the same without Joey. There won't be any really weird presents under the tree, and the phone will be silent. Someday, I'll tell my nine-month old daughter about Joey. Jessica won't remember the frail, emaciated man who held her only once when she was two months old. But unless a cure for AIDS is discovered, Jessica will need to know about the disease and how it is spread. AIDS claims the lives of those who are high and those who are low, those who are young and those who are old, those who are famous. And those who are family. Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner wel­ comes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of express­ ing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general inter­ est. The following guidelines have been established to help you: •Make your letterbrief and to the point. •Letters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must include their sig­ nature, address and phone num­ ber. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Close Change Company + 3/. 377. AT&T 627. Ameritech —7. Anheuser-Busch 56 107. Chrysler Clark Equipment 217. 187. CMS Energy 747. + 27. Coca Cola 497. + 17. Dow Chemical + 17. Exxon 58 + 7. Family Dollar 317. 247. + 7. Ford 277. General Motors Great Lakes Bancorp 7 37 Hastings Mfg. 857. —’i. IBM 497. JCPenney + 2s/« Johnson & Johnson 1067. 407. Kmart 577. Split Kellogg Company + 17. 36 McDonald's 337. Sears -5/. Southeast Mich. Gas 157. — 177. Spartan Motors Upjohn 397. Gold $357.00 -$11.00 -$.15 $3.86 Silver + 38.46 2902.28 Dow Jones 189,000,000 Volume Give the perfect gift to a friend or family member who has moved away...a BANNER SUBSCRIPTION ChtT“ Candlelight Services First United Methodist Church Church and Green Streets — Hastings Dec. 24 • 7 p.m. & 11 p.m. ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT EOREST FIRES HR A put*c ol the USDA1 ft*! . xSUteFcxt-J.-________ KNOW YOUR SCHOOLS Call 948-8051 Schools catch holiday spirit In keeping with the holiday spirit of giving, students and staff members or the Hastings Area Schools System have been involved in several projects that are helping area residents and needy families have a happly holiday season. At the high school, the Student Council is conducting a canned goods and toy drive as part of its participation in “Adopt-a-Famiiy' through LOVE inc. In addition. National Honor Society members are making food donations to needy families and are visiting residents of nursing homes while the Varsity and Interact clubs are making Christmas baskets for elderly residents of the community. Helping to make this a merry Christmas for some children in the area is lhe high school's Fellowship of Christian Athletes (F.C.A.) Club, which is paying for a shopping trip for several needy children. The children are given money to be used for purchasing gifts from a list of items needed by their families. The children are helped with their gift selec­ tions by F.C.A. Club members. At the con­ clusion of the shopping trip, the kids are treated to lunch and then wrap their gifts with help from lhe F.C.A. members. The high school’s Health Occupations Students of America Club was quite active in the Hastings Christmas Parade, with its members helping the American Red Cross serve coffee and hot chocolate and one of its members wearing the “Red Blood Drop" suite in the parade. Also part of the Christmas parade were members of the new environmental studies class at the high school, who built a float around the theme of recycling. And. as is tradition, the high school and middle school bands provided holiday music for parade watchers. Students and staff members in several mid­ dle school classes are collecting food for baskets that will be distributed to needy families in Barry County. Other classrooms have taken on the project of sending Christmas cards to sailors on the U.S.S. Eisenhower, which is stationed in the Persian Gulf, and to residents of area nursing homes. Also at the middle school, lhe sixth grade social studies classes are adopting a Latin American child and will be sending a Christmas gift box to the child. The box nol only will contain essential items such as soap and clothes, but also toys, letters from the students, maps of Hastings and the United States, and flags. The collection of canned goods is a project that is big in the elementary schools this year. Students and staff members at Central. Nor­ theastern and Southeastern Schools have donated canned goods for distribution through Love Inc. At Plcasantview School, food is collected by students and staff members, and then it goes into food baskets which are distributed to needy families in the area by members of lhe Plcasantview School Parent­ Teacher Organization. Adopting two families for Christmas are Southeastern School students and staff members, who arc contributing money to make purchases of needed items for the families. Another Christmas gift of caring is in the form of cards being made by each stu­ dent at Southeastern School for the residents of Tendercare and Thomapple Manor. The cards will be hand delivered to the residents by students just before Christmas. In another holiday gesture, students at Nor­ theastern School are “decorating" a Christmas tree with new mittens that eventual­ ly will be distributed to needy children by Brownie Troop No. 905. which meets at the school. Holiday music is one of the nicest things about this time of the year, and many students have been spending time sharing their musical talents with the school district’s residents by performing for several of the local agencies, clubs and organizations. Often, the perfor­ mances turn into a "sing-a-long," as residents join the students in their favorite Christmas carols. These examples of the projects and ac­ tivities being conducted in the schools il­ lustrate the compassion and generosity that lhe students and staff members have for those less fortunate than themselves and a sincere desire to make this a very Merry Christmas and most Happy New Year for all.__ Letters from England^^St by Terry Hudson------- It’s time to come home After 20 months of living in England. I'm experiencing a definite culture shock on my visits home. I've found that a six-month return schedule keeps me from despondency over being so far from my children and friends. (I won’t go into my mega-phone bills!) How to explain the ambivalence of longing for Michigan and the jolt of reality in re-entering the Midwest. I flew home in January the day the ground war in the Persian Gulf started. The ambiguity started immediately. People questioned how 1 could choose to fly then. (Aside from lhe Shaw wedding as my major excuse!) I had the distinct impression that no one believed me when I said it was the safest flight I’d ever taken. (If a bit disconcerting to be met at Heathrow with machine guns and a tank patroling!) The war euphoria was deeply offensive to me. I saw less enthusiasm on RAF Lakenheath (where I work in the emergency part-time) than in the Midwest. The nationalism so acceptable in the States seems terribly parochial after exposure to a wider world view. After yearning for the Detroit Free Press for months. 1 was disap­ pointed in the front page’s “local face." The top international stories of the London Press were buried on the inside. Our blatant materialism must be an affront to every nation who lives simpler. I ponder, with every visit, who really needs two homes and cars? But the good stuff? The friendliness of Americans after the reserved British... The joy of "Hi” instead of a curt “Morning".. The warmth and love of children and friends who’ve known you half your life... and oh. YMCA Outreach Program Director Ideal opportunity for creative, take-charge, self­ starter to develop a full range of YMCA programs for the entire family, in the areas of Delton. Middle­ ville. Woodland, and Nashville. Position is slated to open by mid-January. Please send resumes and cover letter, by December 27. to: YMCA of Barry County, P.O. Box 252, Hastings, Ml 49058 — MEETING — — "CLIP and SAVE* — — — R I I 8 will be held... Music by Chancel Choir. Children’s Choir. Bell Choir, Soloists and Carol Singing Rev. Philip L. Brown, Pastor Rob Styberski, Organist/Music Director Friday, Dec. 27 Jeffrey Stamm, Soloist ... 11:00 p.m. in the Board of Commissioners Room — 9:30 A.M. — Postscript from California From England’s soft, misty, slower-paced days to the hot, baked, freeway-congested southern California — This is culture shock! 1 miss Michigan. I’ve been in Orange Coun­ ty. since the day after my return from England, helping my son and daughter-in- • law. Dick, Kathy, Pat. Karen, Nancy, Gretchen and I have all been profoundly touched by the messages of concern from our Hastings friends, following Jack's accident Nov. 1. He especially enjoyed reading cards from Sister Marie Ursulas St. Rose students and Emmaline McConnell’s fourth graders. He remembers making them when he was a St. Rose student over 20 years ago! Jack is in a day-rchab program and is home at night. He'd enjoy hearing from friends at 11 Crosscreck, Irvine. Calif., 92714. The regular monthly meeting of the... The YMCA of Barry County is an equal opportunity employer. The Regular Barry county Board of commissioners the euphoria of driving on straight roads knowing where you’ll end up and how long it’ll lake to get there! No more queues! Oneslop ATM Hanking! I laughed at returning friends’ stories of fin­ ding themselves on the left side of the road un­ til 1 ran a stop sign and a red light in the same day! The memories I’ll ".hare with my daughters who all made it over. I did get to Hastings, finally. I was disap­ pointed. I had expected it to be charming and historic, but it’s a large city with a very com­ mercial waterfront and most of its antiquities have been lost with time. I guess, to the cliche, “It’s a nice place to visa but I’d never want to live there," I’d ac t... "forever." It’s been a wonderful ex­ perience, but it’s time to come home. I I RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD ...has been changed to the SECOND Wednes­ day of each month for Fiscal Year 1992. Meetings to be held at the Township Hall, 7:30 p.m. Dates are as follows: □ July 8 January 8 August 12 February 12 September 9 March 11 October 14 April 8 November 11 T May 13 December 9 June 10 Minutes of the meetings are available for PUBLIC INSPECTION by appointment, DUR­ ING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS which are Monday and Thursday mornings from 9 A.M. till Noon. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Phyllis Fuller, Clerk 'CLIP and SAVE* I I I </) I I �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 19, 1991 IlHVIIoilll Is Bliss the victim or the law breaker? The U.S. government says the E. W. Bliss Co. in Hastings is guilty of illegally importing stamping presses made at Chinese prison labor camps to sell, thereby gaining an unfair competitive advantage. Bliss officials say the company has done nothing wrong and they know nothing about any forced labor in China being involved with the presses. Obviously, this has to be resolved soon. The truth must be known. Bliss already says it has suffered adverse publicity, has lost some business and had to lay off 43 employees as a direct result of customs officials seizing 31 presses on a Monday afternoon earlier this month. Also in jeopardy are benefits for retired employees. If the company is guilty of knowingly breaking a 1930 tariff law, then perhaps its suffering is warranted. However, if is proven that the presses did not come from forced labor camps, or if Bliss did not know it and they did, we have an example of an overzealous cop unfairly beating up on a small Hastings industry. It is ironic that the U.S. government would frown on an American company doing business with a country on which this same government confers "most favored" trade status. Federal officials in recent years have sent American industries a consistent message: to stop complaining about conditions and begin to compete in the growing global economy. Bliss is doing just that by doing business with China. And if it isn't prison labor that's being used, Bliss is guilty only of finding another way to accomplish just what its government has advised. It is no secret that American industries have to live under tougher standards than their counterparts in other countries. We insist on quality and fairness, and that's the way it should be. But it's time that we allow our own to be able to compete with everybody else on a level playing field. We would like to see Congressmen Paul Henry and Howard Wolpe get involved in this issue. We'd like them to help get at the truth about where the stamping presses are being made and about what Bliss did or didn't know. If it is determined that the presses were not made by prison labor, the customs bureaucrats should immediately be put on notice that such reckless, overzealous enforcement will not be tolerated. And if Bliss is innocent, we must ask the question why we continue to beat up on our own while we let the other guys overseas and across our borders get away with finishing us off. Letters Students’ work shouldn’t be surprising To The Editor: As a former teacher, 1 greatly appreciated last week's Viewpoint column, praising the six students who made a recycling presenta­ tion to the Hastings City Council. However, I seemed to detect a certain amount of surprise that students were capable of such detailed research and reasoning. During my 31 years of teaching. I came to expect and get demonstrations of those abilities on a regular, if not daily, basis. 1 am sure that most of my colleagues expected the same thing. Too many people lose sight of the fact that the vast majority of the students at Hastings High School arc there to learn rather than to (usings Banner) Devoted to the Interests of Berry County since 1856 • published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President Stephen Jacobs Treasurer make headlines for getting in trouble. Unfor­ tunately. the ones who go to school for six hours, work at a part-time job and then go do homework aren't very newsworthy. Hastings has a bunch of good kids being taught by a bunch of dedicated teachers. They both deserve all the support we can give them. Those of you reading this ought to find time to sit in a classroom for a few hours some day. You might be surprised at the high quality of work being done by both the teachers and the students. I know 1 taught my students tougher concepts than I dealt with when 1 was in high school. Dave Kietzmann Hastings We’re taking a blind walk for progress To The Editor: What in lhe world has happened? It was good to see the names Stewart Cain and Frank Card in lhe editor’s letters recently for I can be classed as along with them in the good old days, and still surviving in the days in which man has confused things for beyond any ability to imagine. Those were the good old days, for the students and facility could identify with each other. Both had the same objectives in view. In the 20th century. at its beginning, there was a close-knit togetherness between parents, students and teachers, which is an at­ mosphere that is needed in all schools to get the real purpose of lhe school. Frank Card ran and walked the six miles from Baltimore Township to Hastings High, and Wilson and Clayton Willets the horse and buggy their eight miles. From Woodland way came the Echtinaw sisters, while from Barryville Kenneth Wilcox on horseback, and etc. for others. Back in those good old days between Hastings and Nashville, were 32 satisfied, contented, and happy farm families. What happened? Qnfy (pad. which is mw a speedway is left. _ When we travel the road called progress, perhaps we read the wrong signs. How many of the billions a the Christmas time recognize that 1991 is a road sign? Court system isn’t for victims To The Editor: Our district court system has the right to award victims reimbursement for damages to property as a result of crime. Tliis system has merit because it makes the criminal responsible for his actions. In a recent unofficial survey in over 50 per­ cent of the cases where reimbursement has been awarded, the criminal has never paid. This is because the convicted person doesn’t have the money, doesn't have a job... yet if you continue to look through court records, these individuals end up back in our court system. Our district court and probation officers, as caretakers of the laws of the state, require them to enforce them. When convicted of a crime and sentenced, the criminal should be expected to pay and serve. We, as citizens of Barry County, must de­ mand that this happen. Recently, on the vic­ tim’s end of this system. I am here to tell you “the system is not for the victim.” Thomas C. Howard Battle Creek Public Opinion: To know exactly what anything is like, we must experience it. In the world of today, we are experiencing the results of centuries past with accelerating speed, just as the Bible says. What it says, it says. Certain actions produce certain results, without escape. All things are created for a purpose, and as they become visible we can be sure of the out­ come. Down through the centuries mankind has never been able to understand this. Our creator created all things to arrive at an outcome that filled all the needs of mankind. The world of 1991 is loaded with people who are blind to the fact that no one can by­ pass God’s intentions without suffering for it. Will America be only one piece bound in the bundle of humanity? The Bible tells. Cameron McIntyre Hastings Designate a driver this holiday season For millions of adults, the holidays are festive times, filled with tradition. Unfor­ tunately. one of those traditions is getting drunk and driving an automobile. If you’re planning a holiday party , at the oflice or at home, or if you go out to celebrate this New Year’s Eve, use common sense and designate a driver who will stay sober and get you home in one piece. Football games and family gatherings on Jan. I may be part of many families’ plans, but those plans can be ruined in one fatal ins­ tant. More than 50 percent of all fatal traffic crashes involve the a driver who is under the influence of alcohol. New Year's Eve is one of the most lethal nights in that respect. Our state's new, tougher drunk driving laws are another reason to designate a driver. With these new laws, drunk drivers had bet­ ter beware — we’ll get you off the road and keep you off the road, and you’ll definitely do time — you may not even be around to enjoy the new year. Do yourself, your family and the other guy a favor... stay sober when you drive, during the holidays or anytime. It is no secret that alcohol relaxes inhibi­ tions, slows reaction time, decreases coor­ dinates and impairs judgment and vision. Na­ tional, state and local campaigns have spread the word against drunk driving, yet so many lives are still lost on your highways. You can help reduce the statistics instead of becoming one. Use a designated driver and promote the use of one with family and friends. Better yet, volunteer to be the designated driver and save a life. What better gift could you give your family and friends? David Wood Barry County Sheriff Legal Notice Synposis of Minute* HOPE TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting December 9, 1991 — 7:30 p.m. Pledge to the Flog. All Board Member* present. Eight (8) resident*. 3 guests: Ethel Bore. County Commissioner; Lou VanLiere, WW Engineering; ond John P. Reid. Monager-Delton Ambulance Sen/ice. Approved Agendo and November 11, 1991 minutes. Received Treasurer’s report, all correspondence and committee report*. Approved payment of all listed bills. Received donation* for use of Holl from Arnold. Clum. Rine families Notice of application and payment of $25 Re: Sam's Club. Motion Re: Wall Lake property owners. Approved 1991 lire labor billing in amount of $5,595.67. Directed Clerk to write letter to County Re: Recycling in Barry County. Estimate* >4 and K Re: Narrow Cuts on Gurd Road. Allow Township officials and deputies to attend MTA annual convention, necessary expense* paid. Adjournment 9:22 p.m. Shirley R. Cose, Clerk Attested to by: Patricio I. Baker. Supervisor (11/19) How far can the Lions go? The Detroit Lions last Sunday clinched their first post-season playoff berth since 1983 by defeating Green Bay 21-17. They also ensured a home playoff game for the first time since 1957, lhe last time they won an NFL championship. Haw far do you think the Lions can go this year in their drive for the Super Bowl? John Jacobs Vice President Frederic Jacobs Secretary Newsroom David T. Young i Editor) Elaine Gilbert lAatiatant Editor) Todd Tubergen tsporta Editor) Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Sue Hinckley Sandra Ponsetto Jeff Kaczmarczyk Sharon Miller Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8a m. ■ 5:30p.m. Saturday8a.m. - noon. Scott Ommen Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Pbyl'S Bowers Subscription Rates: $13 per year in Barry County $15 per year In adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER; Send address changes to P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 490580602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) Jason Thomas, Delton: Jason Hicks, Delton: “I think they can make "1 don’t think they will go farther than the second it to the championship or third round. They don’t game, but they have a hard time when they get have a lot of playoff outside the ’dome," experience.” “It depends on whether they beat Buffalo on Sun­ day. They could win two games (in the playoffs) if they do. If not. they won’t win more than one.” "I think that if they could get some of their players healthy they could go all the way." "I think they can win three games. They have been playing well lately, especially on defense.” “I think they’ve got a shot to win one game. But the season’s been a suc­ cess anyway for longsuffering Lions fans." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 19, 1991 — Page 3 Expert on China says E.W. Bliss not guilty by Jean Gallup Staff Writer An expert in Chinese culture and business maintains that the E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings is not guilty in U.S. Customs charges that the firm has violated a tariff law. David Mozingo, director of China and Japan affairs at Cornell University from 1967 to 1979, said the charges that Bliss was violating federal law by using Chinese convicts in a prison to produce their presses foi sale in the United States is "a tragedy caused by mean-spirited resentment." The whole issue "is a terrible problem that occurred because of a simple misunderstanding," said Mozingo, who was hired by Bliss officials before they started doing buiness in China. Mozingo, also a former professor of government at Cornell, was on the staff of the Rand Corporation as a specialist in Chinese military and political affairs from 1962 to 1967. He has a doctorate in political science from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), and while in the U.S. Army, served as a translator for military intelligence during the Korean Conflict. Mozingo said the presses that Bliss had built and shipped to the Hastings plant for further work were not produced in prison or by prison labor. "In the last 13 years, I have made four or five trips to China a year, and I have seen a lot of plants. Probably between 90 and 110 plants. I have been to the place (where the presses are made). It's not a prison," he said. Prison factories are enclosed by walls, with prisoners marched from the compound to work by armed guards. There are also watchtowers and large red signs warning that the facility is a prison, Mozingo said. “ Chinese customs and language probably lead to the misunderstandings, he said. In China, the government educates and provides employment to its citizens, unless they break a law or speak against the government. After serving a term in prison at hard labor, prisoners are considered reformed. Prisoners who are currently in jails with bars or in labor battalions in the countryside are called fan-ren, or criminal, and work in state prisons. Former prisoners, are called lao-gai, meaning reformed labor. Lao-gai may travel, even abroad, and find work if they can, but the Chinese government has little to do with them. ' "While they are technically free, it’s on their ID that they are ’criminal," Mozingo said. J To keep unemployment lower, the state has built hundreds of factories in its 26 provinces where lao-gai may get jobs, he said. Miscommunications between the Chinese and English can lead to problems, Mozingo said. Chinese people speaking to English guests with an eighth grade knowledge of English, and lhe English guest having no command of the Chinese language at all, lead to misunderstandings, Mozingo said. "It’s entirely possible for someone to say they are prisoners," he said of lao-gai. “From what I’ve seen, what I've asked, this is not a prison, and the 'prisoners' are laogai," he added. "The Chinese made the distinction between reformed labor and criminals, and we should, too," he said. His relationship with Bliss is as president of his own company, Califas, a small business advisory company. In the 1970s and into lhe 1980s, China and other countries were advertising for machine tool building, looking for American and European licensing and technology, Mozingo said. Called co-manufacturing, the agreements between China and American companies meant the Chinese were making modern equipment at lower cost, thus making American products cheaper, and the Chinese in the meantime upgraded their technical skills, he said. "The downside is that the Chinese plants are backward and less efficient," he said. "Nobody can claim that no prisoners can’t be slipped in, but they wouldn't let foreigners sec it. They know two weeks in advance (if someone will be visiting the plant) and if they want to tike people out, they can," he said. "Wc weren't going to do anything that would make'us vulnerable to any kind of legal action,” he said. Mozingo called the charges against Bliss, "a terrible accident that have been blown all out of proportion, and could have easily been cleared up.” SCHOOL BOARD.,.continued from page 1 ‘The first is for Hastings Area Schools to implement a comprehensive, sequential art curriculum including visual arts, dance, drama and music. The goals are to expose students to a variety of art forms and techniques ilirough partnerships within the schools that will enable the entire school system to work together to implement the curriculum. An art curriculum committee will develop the curriculum to be used in all schools, guide teacher in-service choices, appoint a coordinator for volunteer activities in the arts, choose volunteer artists, develop a list of classroom resource people, study and recommend resources to be purchased for teaching the arts. •The second objective is that the Hastings area will support an arts program in the community and the schools. "We have to shift from the old paradigm where schools said, 'We are the educators, the professionals... stay at home,’" said Drummond. "We have to shift tc the new paradigm that says, 'We're all in this together folks. It is the responsibly of the community to educate children."' The goals of this objective are to establish a broad-based committee for the arts, formed under the auspices of the Thornapple Arts Council. By having the committee under the umbrella of lhe Arts Council, it can use the council's network, its non-profit status for targeting donations and the Arts Council’s list of resources and contacts. The committee will advocate and coordinate art programs in the schools and lhe community. While the committee will set its own goals, some suggested ones include making a list of artists willing to volunteer in schools, work with the Joint PTO to coordinate performances, publish an arts calendar, work with businesses and public agencies to display children's art work in the community on a regular basis, help with the Ans Council scholarship program, and handle public relations. "There must be a curriculum we follow, let's say in grades K through six the students will study line, tone and texture. Then we will go into the community and find people who can teach these things at different levels," said Drummond. She also cited some examples of how some individuals and community organizations already are involved in supporting the arts in Hastings schools. "Our students' art work is being hung in the County Court HouSe. That is a collaboration between the art teachers, the Arts Council and county government," said Drummond. She also mentioned how the Thornapple Arts Council sponsors local writer Carol Fenner's visits to area English classes to teach them how to write plays. Some of the student-generated plays then are then sent to John Fehsenfeld, superintendent of the Barry Intermediate School District presents mini-grant awards to Hastings teachers, Diane Johnson, Marshall Evans and Pat Markle. Eleanor Vonk was not present to receive her award. the theater department at Western Michigan University, where students stage the plays for the classes who wrote them. "We want people to say that Hastings is a place that values beautiful things," said Drummond. "It is endless, what can be done... and the committee for the arts will coordinate and implement these things between the community and the schools." Drummond closed the presentation by quoting an African proverb, "It takes an entire village to educate one child." In other business Monday night, lhe school board: • Accepted the personnel report that contained notification of the retirement of Jerry and Sandy Pattok. Jerry, a high school science teacher, has taught in the Hastings Area Schools for 29 years and Sandy, an adult education instructor, for 17. The report also contained notification of the resignation of Central School part-time custodian Valerie Endsley and the recommendation of an anticipated 14-day unpaid leave of for middle school sixth grade teacher Mary VanderMolen for medical reasons. •Adopted a resolution to ask Hastings City officials and officials of Hastings, Irving and Rutland townships to collect one-half of the 1992-93 school year taxes during the summer of 1992. Superintendent Carl Schoessel was also authorized to sign tax collection and remitting agreements with those governmental units. •Accepted the resignation of Maxcene Pennock and approved a "Separation Agreement and Release" authorizing Supt. A group of students performed "The Twelve Days of Carl Schoessel to implement the terms ot that agreement. According to Schoessel there had been some dispute over Pennock’s continued employment at Plcasantview Elementary School but the matter was resolved through negotiations. •Approved "in principle" the Hastings High School Educational Travel Club's trip to Toronto Feb. 15-16 to see "The Phantom of the Opera." Fral approval for the trip is expected no later than Jan, 20. •Adopted the High School economics "C“ level textbook, which was presented to the board for consideration Nov. 18. •Accepted a gift of $1,000 from lhe Plcasantview PTO. The money will be used to purchase physical education equipment for that school. •Approved the out-of-district transfer of Richard Harper, who recently moved into the Hastings Area School District recently with his family. Harper's request was granted so he could finish the school year in the Battle Creek School District, with the understanding that he will attend classes in Hastings School's next year. . The board accepts no responsibility for tuition and transportation charges incurred as a result of the transfer being approved. •Heard a report on school activities from Hastings High School Student Council Representative Mindy Cronk. •Watched as Central Elementary School Principal David Arnold and six students made a slide presentation about the school's 60th anniversary. •Met in closed session after its regular meeting adjourned to discuss negotiation positions. Christmas'during the program for seniors. Senior citizens have special day at Delton High School While high school counselor Linda Rowgo strummed her folk guitar in the hallway during a break, Coranna Schragg joined her in song. Schragg was one of the 106 guests who attended Senior Citizens’ Day in Delton. One hundred and six senior citizens were special guests Wednesday at Delton Kellogg High School where they were entertained with a morning program and lunch. Terrific is the word Principal Paul Blacken used to describe the event. "They left with a great feeling in their heart and a full stomach," he said. When the occasion was over, Blacken said it was good to see the happy faces and hear lhe thank yous. Assistant Principal Rick Perry, the Stu­ dent Board, students and staff worked hard to prepare for ScrJor Citizens Day, he said. Superintendent Dean McBeth spoke to the seniors and a variety of groups entertained them. They seemed to enjoy a tour of the scuool and listening to the high school band and choirs perform as well as others. The Span­ ish Club presented a short skit in Spanish and repeated it in English. Students Kyle Lamphier and Maria Noto entertained at the piano, a drama was pre­ sented by English students and Mrs. Col­ lier’s fifth graders entertained. A group of 12 students, accompanied by counselor Linda Rowgo on the folk guitar, sang the "Twelve Days of Christmas." Lunch was served to the senior citizens at lhe conclusion of the program. herGet Somebody TotdllyWofled! Sis IMIS 001'1 III MHS DRIVE DRUNK These students were part of a skit, presented by the Delton High School Spanish Club. Student Shelle Steward is pictured with Otis Hermenitt (left) and Glenn Leeper during a break in the program at Senior Citizens' Day. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 19. 1991 BLISS Christmas coloring contest winners get certificates The Banner's Christmas coloring contest for children attracted 30 entries*, with IO youngsters winning prizes or honorable mentions. Each of the first-place winners won a S20 gift certificate, redeemable at any of the par­ ticipating merchants' businesses. The runners-up received SI5 gift certificates. The winners and their age groups were: — IO- to 12-year-old division: first. Charles Perry Scott. 10'6. Wall Lake Road. Hastings; second. Erika Simpson. 10. of Mead Street. Hastings; honorable mention. Kimberly Sawdy. II, of Durkee Road. Hastings. — Ages 7 to 9: first. Mike Nitz. 7. of Lakeside Drive. Hastings; second. Bud Ahearn. 7. of Grand Street. Hastings; honorable mention. Patricia Snow. 9. East continued from pa9e 1 Fuller said basic presses are made in China and shipped to the Bliss. Grand Street. Hastings. Ages 5 and 6: first. Heather Matthews. 5. of South Bedford Road. Hastings; second. Britten) Mitchell. 5. of Henry Road, Hastings; honorable mention. Tommy Miller. 5. of East High Street. Hastings. A special honorable mention went to 3-year old Justin Carroll of Heath Road. Hastings. Merchants who sponsored the contest were Barlow Florist. Boogie Music & Movies, the Tick Tock Restaurant Hastings Office Sup­ plies. Eberhard Super Market. Two’s Com­ pany. the Pumpkin Patch. McDonald’s, Se­ cond Hand Corners. Bosley Pharmacy, Hodges Jewelry. Blair’s Pet & Garden Sup­ plies. Vitale's Pizza. Jacobs Prescription Pharmacy and JC Penney. Spend Christmas in Hastings This Year. There are nearly 40 business locations where you can still register for the ... WBCH CHRISTMAS SHOPPER'S SWEEPSTAKES Prizes include Gift Certificates from your friendly Hastings mer­ chants ... and the Grand Prize to be drawn on-the-air Monday afternoon December 23rd ... A CHECK FOR $1,000.00 ... Just in time for Christmas ... ONE GRAND CHRISTMAS! Register free at ... Barlow Florist, Barry Cleaners, Bob's Grill, X’ Bosley Pharmacy, Brand's Photographic Center. Burger King, f /"T C&B Discount, Cinder Hallmark, Coleman Insurance, I I /' Coleman Rent to Own, County Seat Restaurant. —AX (A Eberhard, Electric Motor Service, Farmer's Feed Service, /C-— Felpausch, Floral Designs, Hair Care Center, Hair Port, f [ Hastings City Bank, Hastings Flower Shop, Hastings U Savings & Loan, Hastings Antique Mall. Leary's Automotive, M.C. Supply, Art Meade Auto Sales, Mexican Connexion, Music Center, Neil's Advanced Commercial Printers, J.C.Penney, Schondelmayer Insurance, Thomapple Valley Equipment, Tom's Market, True Value Bike Toy & Sports Store, Two's Company. /1\ ]\(|l I if 1/ (I | K (| | HL) 2. i * U*d To Be Yours. "We outsource to get a good cost base, and bring it here to be modified," he said. Once in the Hastings plant, the presses are modified to meet a customer's order. Most Bliss presses are special orders with 83 percent being modified before they go to customers. AU are modified in the Hastings plant, Fuller said. Before they started outsourcing in China, the company hired David Mozingo, a consultant with 18 years experience in China trade, Fuller said, to make sure business was done in a "proper fashion." Trading with a Chinese company means working through a government-controlled trading company, Fuller said. "We had good counsel and worked with experienced companies. None of these people have told us we were doing anything contrary to U.S. laws," Fuller said. The president of Bliss has been to China twice, and said when he toured the factories, he saw no guards, weapons, barbed wire, uniforms or watchtowers. When in China to tour a factory, Fuller said they were locked into a prearranged schedule and escorted everywhere by representatives of a trading company. “We will go forward as quickly as we possibly can to resolve the unpleasant situation. We feel very strongly that we have done all of the things absolutely necessary to do business in China in a lawful fashion.” Besides starting the investigation, U.S. Customs Commissioner Carol Hallett issued a formal order to all Customs Regional Commissioners and District Directors to withhold release of machine presses manufactured by Xuzhou Forging and Pressing Machine Works, Xuzhou, Jaingsu Province, Peoples Republic of China (PRC). Extra Copies of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! I many joys holiday season, spirit of fellowship, and the love tliat this special time of year brings. ’ ” Hastings City Bank we would like to take die time to express our hope that die spirit. will lie with yon and yours, not only during' this joyous season, foi* all the years to come (Hitu ^iattk Safe and somd since 1886 • MCMRER FDIC Geography Bee champ named for Hastings Middle School J-Ad Graphics News Service Hastings Middle School eighth-grader Aaron Schantz has won the school-level competition of the National Geography Bee and a chance to earn a S25.000 college scholarship. ' The school level Bee, which required students to answer oral questions on geography, was the first round in the fourth annual competition sponsored by National Geographic WORLD, and Amtrak. More than 40,000 schools around the United States, the District of Columbia and the five U.S. territories participated. All school-level winners, including Schantz, now will take a written test. Up to 100 of the top scorers in each state and territory will be eligible to compete in their state Bee March 27. The National Geographic Society, with its co-sponsors, will provide an all-expenscs-paid trip to Washington D.C. for state champions and their teacher escorts to participate in the National Geography Bee championship May 20-21. The first-place national winner will receive a S25.000 college scholarship, the secondplace winner a S15.000 scholarship, and the third-place winner a S 10,000 scholarship. News Briefs One of fastings Jack Green, Hastings Middle School geography teacher and Principal David Ebersole present eighth grader Aaron Schantz (center) with a certificate and a copy ol the National Geographic Society's ’On Assignment" game for taking first place in the school's National Geography Bee. Sixth grader Jake Reynolds was the runner up and received a certificate and an inflatable globe and for his effort The following are top finalists: Aaron Baker, Anthony Bolthouse, Kevin Cooney. Abel Johnston, Betsie Keeler, Paul Koutz, Jason McCabe, Crystal Madden and Eleanore Schroeder. • Holiday concerts to be broadcast The Dec. 15 Hastings High School Christmas concert will be broadcast on WBCH AM/FM Radio from 10 to 11 p.m. Christmas Eve anbd again on Christmas Day. from 9 to 10 a.m. The Lakewood High School vocal concert also will be broadcast on Christmas Day. from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. WBCH will offer other holiday pro­ grams on Christmas Eve, such as "The Story of the First Christmas” by Perry Como; "Christmas on the Radio,” featuring the Galliard Brass, Julie An­ drews. Harry Bclafonte, Anne Murray. Emmy Lou Harris. Elvis Presley. Kenny Rogers and Bing Crosby; “A Christmas Carol.” starring Lionel Barymore and directed by Orson Welles, the First Presbyterian Church live broadcast of the cantata "King of Kings” and the St. Rose Catholic Church Midnight Mass. Blood drive nets 57 pints A Red Cross blood drive in Mid­ dleville in early December collected 57 pints. LbCa! drive chairwoman Vicki Rick said there were 20 first-time donors. The drive tcxik place at Thomapple Kellogg High School and was sponsored by the Middleville Christian Reformed Church. TK announces DAR winner Jessica Weatherhead has been chosen as recipient of the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizenship Award from Thornapple Kellogg High School Thed award is based on scholarship, citizenship, service, patriotism and dependability. l he daughter of of James and Diane Weatherhead ol Middleville, she has a 3 5 grade point average, is a member of the -.chool s National Honor Society, has served on the Student Council and has been active in band and drug abuse resistance activities Weatherhead plans to study at either alley State University or Oakland University and pursue a career in physical medicine. Alex Trebek, host of "Jeopardy," will moderate the national finals. This year's Bee kicked off the week of Dec. 2 to coincide with Geography Awareness Week. The National Geographic Society developed the National Geography Bee in response to a growing concern about the lack of geographic knowledge among young people in lhe U.S. A 10-country Gallup survey conducted for the society in 1988 and 1989 found that people in the U.S. ages 18-24, the youngest group, knew less about geography than young people in any of the other countries surveyed. The National Geographic Society, with 10 million members, has as its mission the "increase and diffusion of geographic knowledge." In addition to the National Geography Bee, the Society sponsors a number of other geography education initiatives, including the Summer Geography Institute for teachers, the National Geographic Society Education Foundation and the Geographic Alliance Network, which currently encompasses almost every state and Puerto Rico, Family Ag Day set at Lakewood The Central Michigan Family Ag Day will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Satur­ day, Jan. 18, at Lakewood High School. Dr. Gail Emig, director of the Cooperative Extension Service at Michigan State University, will be the keynote speaker. Local businesses will have exhibits on display and there w>ll be classes and ac­ tivities for adults and young people. Some of the morning classes will in­ clude “Ten Acres and the Small Beef Farm,” “Horse Management.” “Pre­ retirement for Farmers,” “Quick Crafts," "Keeping Hired Help." "Science Is Fun” and "Herbicide Update.” There is no fee and lunch will be pro­ vided. Flyers on the program arc available at the Eaton. Barry and Ionia Cooperative Extension Service offices. Those interested in attending may register at any of the three Extension of­ fices by Jan. 3. For more information, call 543-2310 or 372-5594. TK bus drivers’ new pact OK’d The Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education and the school district’s bus drivers’ association have reached agree­ ment on a new three-year contract. The accord was reached after 26 bargaining sessions between the two parties. . Officials from both sides said that some of the drivers will get raises of as much as 6 percent, but others will get only 3V4 percent. The contract will be good through the 1993-94 school year. Habitat given paint by K mart Barry County Habitat for Humanity has been given 122 gallons of paint and stain worth about SI.000 from K mart of Hastings. The Glidden and Sherwin-Williams paint companies arc working with K marts nationwide to donate paint for charities. Patricia Wagner, executive director of the Barry County chapter of Habitat, said some of the paint will be used on homes the organization builds during the next two to three years. Any left over will be sharewd by low-income families Habitat for Humanity is an ecumenical Christian organization that builds and sells decent, affordable homes without interest fees to low-income families Habitat in Barry County has built or renovated houses in Hastings and Nashville and plans to build more in Orangeville and Delton. �Delton entertains senior citizens Lakewood clamps down on Saxons Expert supports Bliss contentions See Story, Page 3 See Story, Page 12 See Story, Page 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings Banner THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19. 1991 VOLUME 137. NO. 42 PRICE 25' 43 layoffs result from press seizures News Briefs Bliss says it’s done nothing wrong by Jean Gallup Gaillard Brass to play Saturday The Galliard Brass Ensemble will per­ form in concert at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Hastings High School lecture hall. The holiday concert is being spon­ sored by the Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County. The five musicians will start the pro­ gram with J.S. Bach’s "Toccata and Fugue in D Minor," followed by the "Quintet" by Dutch composer Jan Koetsier, Bach’s G Minor Fugue "The Lit­ tle.” "Handfill of Keys" by Thomas "Fats” Waller. "Adagio" by Samuel Barber and “Carols for Brass,” several renditions of favorite Christmas cardls. The concert will conclude with an oldfashioned sing-along, with members of the Galliard Brass strolling to various locations in the lecture hall. The Galliard Brass, which has ap­ peared twice before in Hastings, was started in 1968 by five University of Michigan students. Current members perform throughout southern M-jzhigan and northern Ohio. Tickets, for $8 apiece, are available at the Music Center. Boomtown or at the door on lhe night of the performance. Refreshments will be served after the concert. Staff Writer The president of the E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings Friday said his company has done nothing wrong, and that he felt betrayed by a system that encouraged his company to compete against foreign competition, and then accused the firm of wrongdoing when it did. U.S. Custom officials seized records and "constructively impounded" 31 stamping presses at the plant Dec. 2 as part of an investigation alleging that Bliss had violated federal law by importing machinery manufactured by prison labor in China to sell in the United States. B’.iss President Robert Fuller said that 43 workers at the plant, or 25 percent of the work force, have been laid off because of the impoundment. Custom officials also charge that the company may have violated "country of origin or value reporting requirements." The investigation has been turned over to the Assistant U.S. Attorney Thomas Martin in the Western District of Michigan in Grand Rapids. Martin said at the time that the investigation is ongoing, and when it is complete, the determination whether or not to file criminal charges will be made. Martin on Wednesday (Dec. 18) confirmed that no charges have been filed yet against the company. Speaking of the impoundment, Fuller said, "It's a single action, but it has a compounding effect on all aspects of running the business itself. We know it's going to have an effect; we don't know how big an effect "We stand by our innocence," said Fuller. "At the same time, we feel extremely disappointed and let down by the system." Fuller said the company first went to China to cut costs to effectively compete against the Japanese in the international market place. "The Japanese own 40 percent of this market; our sole purpose here in any foreign outsourcing is to do exactly what the Library fees go up Jan. 1 Beginning Jan. I, Middleville and Freeport library cards no longer will be honored at the Hastings Public Library. Also, the new annual fee for a paid card will be increased to $35. Residents of the city of Hastings and Rutland Charter Township will not be affected by the policy changes. The Hastings Public Library Board recently announced to the 16 townships in Barry Countv that the library no longer can afford to provide free ser­ vices to those entities that are not paying for them. Rutland Township last August passed a millage proposal to help fund the library and residents within the city already pay more per capita through taxes than people living in outlying areas. Non-resident library cards for $15 each still may be purchased at the library until Jan. I. After that, anyone who does not live in the city or Rutland Township will be charged $35 for a family card. Free rides offered on Holly Trolley Free rides on the Holly Trolley will be offered in Hastings from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday. The trolley can be boarded at the cor­ ner of Church and State streets. The trolley will take riders all over the area to see the Christmas decorations. Barry County Transit and the Felpausch food centers are sponsoring the rides. Additional News Briefs Appear on Page 2 The company has had very good success in capturing back the market, "particularly, in presses over 50 tons," he said. "We have not laid off one employee in this plant because we are importing presses from China," he stated. See BLISS, continued, page 2 Barry Intermediate School District Superintendent John Fehsenfeld presents representatives from Central, Northeastern and Southeastern Elementary schools with mini-grant awards. Christmas Day dinners planned The Hastings First United Methodist Church and Maple Leaf Grange will of­ fer free dinners to the needy or lonely on Christmas Day. The dinner in Hastings is planned for 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday. Those interested in reserving a spot may call the church at 945-9574 or Love Inc. at 945-9555. Maple Leaf Grange's dinner will begin at 1 p.m. Wednesday. On its menu will be turkey and the trimmings. There also will be free entertainment. The Grange is located on M-66, four miles south of Nashville. Those who need rides may call Reva Schantz at 852-9243 to make arrangements. American message has been," he said. That message is for American companies to stop complaining and compete, he added. Importing presses from China is a direct result of Japanese competition in this country, and as a small company in Hastings, Bliss has responded well to a lilted playing field, Fuller said. School board hears art enrichment plan Christmas and cookies go together A colorful part of the holiday season, as well as being good to eat, are the cookies that many bake and decorate during the weeks leading up to Christmas. Pre-schoolers at the Vicki Rick day care center in Middleville always get to decorate cookies to eat and to bring home to share with the rest of the family. Working very seriously on their putting red and green sprinkles on their cookies are (left to right) Brent Deloach, Daniel Middlebos and Josh Eavey. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Representatives from Local Leadership for Education and Arts Planning (LLEAP) presented a "realistic, workable and flexible plan to enhance arts education in local schools" to the Hastings Board of Education Monday night. "We say, 'LLEAP just for the art of it,'" said Jo Stebbins, Plcasantview Elementary School principal and LLEAP chairwoman. "The arts are all around us in our daily living, in speeches designed to get your attention, in lhe visual arts, music, dance and drama. “Our purpose is to enhance arts education in our schools," she added. The organization’s planning team is composed of a school administrator, Stebbins, a school board representative, President Michael Anton, a business representative, Deb Button; Arts Council representative, Cathy Crane; Barry Intermediate School District representative, Sue Drummond; artist "Jungle" Jim Powell and fourth-grade teacher Judy Tuttle. Hastings Area Schools was one of five districts in Michigan selected to participate in the LLEAP program during the 1990-91 school year. The program, funded through the Michigan Alliance for the Arts, is designed to help local school districts develop their own plans to provide all students with a variety of arts experiences. After a year of research, LLEAP presented its plan, which features the two following objectives and related goals: See SCHOOL BOARD, Page 3 Recall attempt fails in Lake Odessa by Sharon B. Miller Staff Writer Five Lake Odessa Village Council members survived a recall attempt Tuesday by a 3 to 2 margin in what Ionia County Clerk Barbara Trieweiler calls the largest voter turnout ever in the village. The unofficial tally of the special election showed that 568 voters went to the polls with an average of 330 voting "no” and 221 "yes." "Ordinarily 60 voters make the decision for 2.200 residents of the village on noncontroversial issues." said Village Manager John French. “This time. 568 out of 1,400 people obviously were very concerned with the welfare of our people. I think that is phenomenal." Recall advocates claimed that the Lake Odessa Village Council's action to oust the Lake Odessa Volunteer Ambulance Service and replace it with a service from Rockford was not the basis for the recall attempt. They said it was only the “icing on the cake." Nonetheless, it was the emotional subject that kept feelings surfaced through an intense lettei writing campaign in local newspapers, in “Rockford Ambulance go home" marches and numerous other activities. And, while often referred to, "other issues" nescr came to light during the recall campaign. The volunteers now have organize^! as the Lakewood Community Ambulance Service Jerry Engle Steve Secord Steve Garlinger Wesley Myers Steve Secor, whose term also runs until hold for several months," he added. “I’m just 1993. received 333 support votes and 219 for looking forward to getting on with the business of the village and tackling the real recall. Trustee Timothy Tromp was not a target of problems that we face on a daily basis." the recall effort, and a petition for the recall of Myers, in voicing his pleasure over the Allen Swift was dropped early in the election’s results, said. "The intelligent macampaign. jority has spoken.” "I'm hoping that now we can get things "It’s been a very lough past six months," back together and move on from here." Engle Hickey admitted in her post-election com­ ments. "I'm pleased with the vote, but I am commented after the unofficial count of the also very happy that it is over. I hope we can votes. put this all behind us and and not face a conti­ "I think it has been a tough thing for all of the communities. Hopefully, we can begin to nuing battle. We need to get on with the runn­ move on now." ing the village. Garlinger said. "I’m just glad to have the "I am grateful for the many people who worked so hard to help us during this time." recall over. So much time, energy and money have been spent on the recall. she added. See RECALL, Page 6 "Many village projects have been put on Patricia Hickey and are operating out of the Woodland Fire Bam. Lake Odessa Councilman Jerry Engle, who has filed a petition to run in the March 1992 general election, received 313 support votes and 240 for recall. Council President Steve Garlinger. who will seek re-election unopposed on the March 1992 ballot, received 330 support votes and 220 votes for recall. Patricia Hickey, the sole woman serving on the council, who also filed to run again in March, received 339 votes for the highest vote of support of any of the officials on the ballot. The votes for her recall numbered 213 Wesley Myers, whose term expires in 1993. received 335 votes of support and 216 for recall. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/518/HastingsBanner_1991-12-26.pdf a86535a6f5e71286f869ece227b10883 PDF Text Text Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 26. 1991 1 I'M' By BETTY DEBNAM Here’s Looking at You, Milwaukee The Kids of 1991 Favorite words and sayings •"dude" • "gnarly dude” • "cool" • “radical" • “cowabunga" •“yesssl" • “Get a grip" • "peace" • “Don't have a cow" • “man" • “Oh really” • “psych" We eaked the klde to drees In today's teds. Shorts and boggy clothes wore In etyto lest spring, whsn this photo was taken. Faces and fads /'not to no mt'" •fun»toumi hu \___ a cotir .'S Bows and cloth-covered ponytail holders, “scrunches*," were hits In ’91. (sent in by Mimi Evans) Q: What do farmers who work very hard grow? A: Tired! Are these favorite sayings in your part of the country, too? lb find out about kids' favorite things in 1991, The Mini Page surveyed eight classes from two elementary schools in Milwaukee. Q: What do you call a lazy butcher? A: A meat loafer! ■re often on T-shirts. Milwaukee is the largest city in the scenic state of Wisconsin. Lake Michigan adds much to the city’s enjoyment of all four seasons. Factories in Milwaukee produce motorcycles and small engines. The city is also a big publishing center. The Mini Page Con»titution Packet is the perfect resource for studying the Constitution. It includes the Signers of the Constitution Poster, the Making of the Constitution Timeline Poster, and the popular, award-winning Mini Page Constitution Series (contains three sets of six issues of The Mini Page). Favorite music stars • Hammer • Vanilla Ice ■ Another Bad Creation • Paula Abdul • Bel Blv Devoe • Mariah Carey • LL Cool J • Wilson Phillips • Poison We thank these teochera and their claaaea at U.S. Grant and 55th Street Schools: Jeronimo Vargas, Jan Underty, Sandy MntxWge. Batty Skiba, Debra Yost, Margaret Reynolds, Marcia Roth. Anne CtaeemOtto. Karen Buquet. Send only check.- ur money order* pay able to Andrew , and McMeel Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery Mail to The Mini hige CuuMitulNUt l‘ai krl. P.O Bo* 4191 .ML Kansas City. MO MU 1 ' Bulk di-cuunt information available upon request > Ple.iM- -end -------- coptc* of The .Wrnr higc CaiutiMinn hnkrt at J 10.00 plus JI <10 Hie pixage and handling each Total nnmuni enclosed $ . Name ________________________ ______ _ ______________________________ _____ Listening to music is ■ favorite pastime. ^-Rookie Cookie’s Recipe Addn— _________ i________ ____ ___________________________________________ <’«»------------------------------------------- Good things about — growing up in the'90s. You'll need: • 4 ripe bananas, mashed • 2 cups peanut butter • 52 graham cracker squares What to do: t Mini Spy . . 1991 ™o Words that remind us of the kids of 1991 are hidden in the block below. See if you can find: BOWS, JEANS. VANILLA ICE, SOCCER, BILL COSBY, SIMPSONS. TOM CRUISE, WILSON PHILLIPS. ENVIRONMENT, NINTENDO. RADICAL. PAULA ABDUL. MICHAEL JORDAN. AWILSONPHILLIPS LLCOSBYKRWS EOENV I RONMENTL I SWPAULAABDULFMM OSRAD'CALJEANSP CGNSN CVAN I NTENDOYXS ILLA ICE IOUO EJQVYTOMCRU I „ .. SEN \ Baggy pants (skids) and baggy shirt* over leggings were top clothing fads for girts. music -Pertecf^^^ansaone- .Strangere”. -Ofnoaeure” XFavortte stars/ drawing collecting stamps WW Smith I • Micnaet J. Fox /M /•BUICosby /• Kirk Cameron/ /•Whoopi / M / Goldberg / VI /•Keshia / How you make money: work, sell things, allowance, make beds, clean room. RMICHAELJORDANS FlorenceCarlton School, Florence, Mont Fads: leather jackets, biker shorts, baggy clothes, rap music, neon clothes, things shaved in your hair. boarding blading Bennett Hopkins C.S. Lewis Ann M. Martin Roald Dahl Robert Munsch Slap bracelets snd Swatch watches were still popular. Comfortable clothes, trtendehlp and clapping gamer never go out of stylo. Some big events Dent Middle School, Columbia, Changes you would make S.C. Hobbies: if you were president: MINI PAGE SPONSORS Coleman Insurance Agency Hastings Orthopedic Clinic - Dr. Merriman & Dr Larkc • basketball football ) Smalley Elementary School, New Britain, Conn. school on weekends, school only half a day, help poor children, raise price on cigarettes, destroy drugs, get addicts off street. Judy Eume E.B. White Alild / Nintendo Earth ehlrta reminded klde to take care of their planet. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles continued to be popular. Thia "aklp-etlck" lumper is wearing biker shorts and a matching minidress. Favorite things from around the U.S.A. Cedar Springs Preschool, Knoxville, Tenn. ■ Beverly reeding Attention, teachers: If you would like to take a 1992 survey for The Mini Page, write: Mini Page 1992 Survey, Box 70567, Washington, D.C. 20024. Sports team shirts and air-pump sneakers were big hits. Favorite authors Favorite hobbies TvHWa' •"Full House' and different socks, too. I •-Teenage Bel Air" ^|^^ Ninja mountain bikes I I Mini Spy and Alpha Betty are learning to rollerblade! See if you can find: -squirrel • canoe • number 3 • word MINI • peapod • alligator • lion’s face • letter B • goat’s head • carrot •bell • heart • ruler • horse’s head I TV shows /• “Freeh ! Prtnceof^^^ Mutant \ •■aw pant* Nintendo airbags big-screen 1. In a medium bowl, combine bananas and peanut butter. Mix well. 2. Spread 2 tablespoons of mixture onto a graham cracker square. Tbp with another graham cracker square. 3. Wrap in foil and freeze. Makes 26. State Zip Milwaukee kids will remember 1991 for these favorite things. Do you agree? Peanut Banana Grahams ABB ^S^FUNNvsAfliiii Jokes swimming, skating, reading, playing football. Hastings Savings and Loan ’ Farm Bureau Insurance - Larry Neil Koops Funeral Chapels Inc. - Lake Odessa �I The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 26, 1991 — Page 11 1 Snip... Police Beat Continued from Page 1 Stale Police, the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police and the Michigan Sheriffs Association and the Michigan chapter of Mothers Against Drunken Driving all sup­ port the tougher laws. "For all of us this means a time of new hope for fewer alcohol-related traffic crashes and the resulting deaths, injuries and heartaches," said Bethany Goodman, execu­ tive director of MADD. The new law: •Requires the driver's license to be surren­ dered and destroyed at the time of arrest. •Requires a mandatory 30-day license sus- Thieves rifle lockers at Delton School FINANCIAL /umahrfby. Mark D. Christensen of Edward D. Jones & Co. Transaction costs are part of investing Everyone enjoys a bargain, and investors are no exception. After all, why pay when you can get something for free? Unfortunately, there’s no free lunch. The fact is that transac­ tion costs are a real part of investing. One cost is the commission charged to buy or sell a listed stock. While this fee may vary among brokers, it is generally based on whether your broker is a full-service invest­ ment representative or a discount broker. If you just want to have your security order ex­ ecuted and do not need additional service, assistance or recommendations, a discount broker may be your answer. On the other hand, if you prefer personal attention and ongoing service, then expect to pay a larger fee to compensate your broker and the full­ service firm he or she represents. The key is load funds also utilize a feature called I2b-1 that allows them to charge up to 1.25 percent of assets annually to pay for other expenses. Finally, there is an annual management fee that represents a significant cost of operating any fund. That cost, along with the 12b-1 costs, is included in the financial statement of the fund and appears in the prospectus. All these costs and fees should be in­ vestigated and understood before you invest. The free lunch disappeared with the Edsel. If you are promised an investment at no cost, read the fine print. - STOCKS — service. The cost of buying bonds or over-thecounter securities is more confusing. Your broker usually buys "these securities from a dealer who inventories them. Much like a supermarket buys products at wholesale and resells them to customers at retail, securities dealers buy at a wholesale price, called the •bid." and resell al a retail, or “offering," price. The difference between these two prices is called a "markup" and represents the dealer profit for the risk and cost of main­ taining a market of inventory in that security. In addition, the broker who handles your tran­ saction will generally add a commission for his or her services. In many cases, the broker and the dealer arc the same and can offer securities at retail without adding the addi­ tional commission. When it comes to mutual funds, don’t mistake "no-load” for "no cost." All mutual funds charge for their services. The "load" on a mutual fund is the commission paid to the investment representative and his or her firm to explain the fund, sell the appropriate fund to meet your objectives and service you as long as you own the fund. This charge, which is specifically stated in the prospectus, can range from a maximum 8.5 percent of your deposit to 1 percent or less, depending on the amount invested. A "no-load” fund is offered to the public through advertising. There is generally no salesperson, so there is no stated sales com­ mission. Advertising serves as the fund’s salesperson. That, of course, like the sales charge, is paid by the shareholders. Most no- » The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company <Close Change 38’/. AT&T + 13/. 64 Amerltech + 37/. 59’/. Anheuser-Busch 11’/. Chrysler 22 Clark Equipment —7/. 17’/. CMS Energy + 4’/« 78 ’/. Coca Cola + 2’/» 52’/. Dow Chemical 587. Exxon 32’/. Family Dollar + 3’/. 28 Ford + 1’A 29’/. General Motors 7'1. Great Lakes BancorpI 36'/. Hastings Mfg. + 27/t 88’/. IBM + 2’/. 517. JCPenney +4 Johnson & Johnson 1107. 437. Kmart + 33/. 607. Kellogg Company +2 38 McDonalds 347. Sears Southeast Mich. GasI 157. ->i. 17 Spartan Motors 40'/. Upjohn + $1,50 $358.50 Gold $3.87 Silver + 120.3 3022.58 Dow Jones 229,000,000 Volume CT ASSIFTRDS The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616)948-8051 Business Services Wanted WOULD LIKE TO SHARE A RTDE-or drive your car to Flordia. Excellent driver. Call Cathy 945-4010 days or 795-9090 evenings. JUNK/TRASH REMOVAL 763-3321.__________________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Senice. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888. Fann Miscellaneous FOR SALE: Farmall Super C tractor, 2 pt. hitch, new over­ haul, new tires on back, wheel weights, 6’ snowblade, 2 bottom plow, 8’ field drag, excellent shape and running condition, first $3,000 firm takes all. 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"If our guys pick up someone and their blood level is below .10 percent, we’ll return their license," Leedy said. "If the level is above .10 percent, our guys will destroy their license and issue a temporary driving per­ mit." The National Highway Traffic Safety Ad­ ministration estimates that more than 250,000 people have been killed in alcoholrelated motor vehicle crashes since 1980. Another 650,000 are injured every year be­ cause of drunken drivers. Nearly half of all traffic fatalities can be at­ tributed to drinking and driving. In 1990 alone, 738 people died in alcohol-related acci­ dents in Michigan. Significantly, one out of every three peo­ ple killed in alcohol-related accidents is not the driver who drinks. J EARN UP TO S339 per week assembly our products at home. Amazing recording message reveals details. Call today, 301-961-4341. “Lights out” driver arrested for drunk driving on suspended license HASTINGS - A motorist caught driving at night with his headlights off was arrested Sunday for drunken driving. : James N. Dunkelberger also was taken into custody on three outstanding warrants for failure to appear in court on unrelated charges of speeding, driving without insurance and driving with a suspended license. Hastings Police said they stopped Dunkelberger at 2:15 a.m. as he pulled Into a drive­ way on West Marshall Street. Dunkelberger refused to take a preliminary breathalyzer test and was arrested. Police issued citations for refusing the breath lest, driving without insurance, driving with an improper license plate and driving in the dark’without headlights. Dunkelberger, of 401 N. Church St., also was arrested on a charge of driving with a suspended license. Authorities said he has thro* previous convictions in 1989, 1990 and 1991 for driving with a suspended license. Stereo, Christmas presents stolen CARLTON TWP. - Stereo equipment, appliances and Christmas presents worth more than $4,200 were reported missing last week from a home on Welcome Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said a burglar opened an unlocked sliding door to enter the house in the 800 block of Welcome Road during the afternoon of Dec. 17. From a bedroom, burglars took a compact disc player, two cassette decks, a VCR and a Luger handgun. Also stolen were 108 stereo cassettes and 30 compact disci. A pair of gloves, a scarf, a man's shirt and a pair of slippers - all wrapped for Christmas - were stolen from under a Christmas tree near the door. Tools stolen from Delton residence DELTON - More than $650 in tools were taken last week from a home on Miller Nashville man found quilty in sex assault by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer A Barry County Circuit Court jury deliber­ ated for two days last week before acquitting a 39-year-old Nashville man of four criminal sexual conduct charges. But the jury last Thursday found James L. Bailiff Jr. guilty of one first-degree and one second-degree count of criminal sexual con­ duct Though he has no prior convictions, Bailiff faces a maximum term of life in prison when he is sentenced in January. Despite the acquittal on four counts, Barry County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor said she was satisfied with the jury's verdict "We felt good about it,” she said. "We were pleased with the verdict even though he was acquitted of four counts.” During the trial that opened Dec. 9, the de­ fense introduced several witnesses who testi­ fied Bailiff did not have the opportunity to harm the girl who is now 15 years old. The defendant did not testify during the trial. Nakfoor said an admission Bailiff made to police several months ago concerning two of the alleged incidents is what probably led to his conviction on two counts. "He did make a statement to the police ad­ mitting to two of the charges," Nakfoor said. However, by time of the trial, Bailiff de­ nied the two admissions. "He maintained his innocence to the end," Nakfoor said. "As a matter of fact, he re­ canted what he told police." Bailiff, of 189 Thornapple Lake Road, was arrested in April by Michigan State Police on charges that he repeatedly molested a teenage girl between May 1989 and December 1990. Authorities became aware of the incident when the girl wrote a letter to an Eaton County judge, according to troopers. Because of a lack of a previous conviction, Bailiff is unlikely to be sentenced to the maximum term of life in prison. But offi­ cials said he is likely to be sentenced to a prison term. Give the perfect gift to a friend or family member who has moved away...a BANNER SUBSCRIPTION A lawn mower, circular saw and electric drills plus jewelry were reported missing Dec. ___ 18 from the home in the 9200 block of Miller Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said the burglar broke into a window to enter a bedroom that had been locked from the inside of the house. Deputies have a suspect in the case. (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service). 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"Our people are out there looking for the drunks," Leedy said. "They’ll just go out and do their job like they always have." DELTON - A rash of thefts from lockers at Delton Kellogg High School has school of­ ficials and police scratching their Heads. • Numerous students have reported lockers broken into during the school houri including seven on one day - between Dec. 6 and Dec. 18. Several more lockers have been opened but nothing has been taken. “It looks like a bunch of kids out Christmas shopping," said Barry township Police Chief Mark Kik. "We're getting close to SI,000 worth of goods stolen." High-priced items stolen include a medium brown leather coat, valued at $300; a pair of size 11 Nike Air Jordan tennis shoes, worth S150; a Miami Dolphins team coat and hood, estimated at S150; and a Los Angeles Kings team coal, thought to be worth $150. Jeans, cash, calculators and other items have been taken as well. "We're hoping parents look at what their kids get for Christmas," Kik said, "and say, 'Hey, junior only shovels snow. How could he buy that?'" Barry Township Police and Delton Kellogg High School are offering a $100 reward for information leading to the conviction of the burglars. Call 948-8051 JhueVa£u2 11068 Gun 7^2’Gun Ukc •t �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 26. 1991 Ann Landers A Christmas Day essay— This is one of the earliest known photos of Emmanuel Episcopal Church. The photo is believed to have been taken during the fall of 1892 while the church was under construction. Noie the steps missing from the entrance at left. Hastings Emmanuel Episcopal church celebrates 100 years by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer On Christmas Eve in 1891, the Rt. Rev. George D. Gillespie, the first bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of West Michigan, jour­ neyed from Grand Rapids to a small village on the banks of the Thornapple River for a very special Christmas service. The parishioners who had worshiped for a quarter of a century in the small Episcopal chapel in Hastings also had to travel to attend Christmas liturgy, but they had a much shorter distance to go - next door. On that Christmas Eve 100 years ago, parishioners held their final liturgy in Em­ manuel Chapel. The following morning, lo­ cal Episcopalians held their first service in their newly built church on the corner of Broadway and Center streets. This year on Christmas Day, the parish celebrated 100 years of worship in the red brick church with the familiar Christmas col­ lect: ”O God, who makes us glad with 4he yearly remembrance of the birth of thy dhly Son Jesus Christ... ’’ . Five days later, on Dec. 30, the parish held evening services open to the public to intro­ duce the new building to the community. A celebrated orator, the Rev. Dr. Campbell Fair, rector of'St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Grand Rapids, delivered the sermon. The choir boys from St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Kalamazoo sang for the service. Plans for the new church building, with a 60-foot by 36-foot nave and a 20-foot by 16foot chancel were adopted in September 1889. Ground was broken for the foundation in November, and Bishop Gillespie laid the cornerstone May 22,1890. Bently Brothers & Watkins, who were hired to build the church at a price of $6,500, completed the Norman Gothic-style church with its open-timber roof on Nov. 30, 1891. Finished inside with Norway pine panels and birch seats, the church was described as one of the most beautiful houses of worship in Barry County. To raise funds to build the church, the parish held church suppers, bazaars and sold a cookbook tilled "A Feast of Good Things” Through fund raising, subscriptions and pledges, the parish had raised $5,500 by the time the new church was open. In 1895, the remaining $1,000 debt was collected and paid, and Bishop Gillespie re­ turned in December on the first Sunday of Advent to consecrate Emmanuel Episcopal Church, just four years after it was erected. The name "Emmanuel" is a Hebrew ex­ pression used by the prophet Isaiah in the Old Testament meaning "God dwells among us." The prophecy is read as part of the Epis­ copal liturgical worship on the first Sunday of Advert. According to early church records, the Ad­ vent hymn "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" was adopted as the parish hymn to honor the church’s name and dedication during Advent. Meanwhile, the parish considered selling the former Emmanuel Chapel to a local con- This photograph of the interior of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, taken during Advent about 1912, shows some of the original ornate Victorian decorations on the arches and columns near the high altar. The Rev. Joseph Webb Bancroft, former principal of Hastings Union School, was ordained a priest in 1867. As Emmanuel's first rector, he served the parish until 1885. gregation of United Brethrens. But in September 1893, the congregation voted to remodel the chapel as a parish house. It was dedicated two months later by the bishop on All Saints Day. The congregation of Emmanuel Episcopal Church was founded in August 1863 when a small group of Episcopalians met in the home of Joseph Webb Bancroft, principal of Hastings Union School and a lay reader in the church The regular monthly meeting of the... RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD ...has been changed to the SECOND Wednes­ day of each month for Fiscal Year 1992. Meetings to be held at the Township Hall, 7:30 p.m. Dates are as follows: □ January 8 □ July 8 □ February 12 August 12 C March 11 September 9 C April 8 October 14 November 11 D May 13 □ June 10 December 9 □ □ □ □ Minutes of the meetings are available for PUBLIC INSPECTION by appointment, DUR­ ING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS which are Monday and Thursday mornings from 9 A.M. till Noon. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Phyllis Fuller, Clerk and SAVEa stuff on TV. Violence, bigotry and talking dirty must be tolerated, we are told, because we dare not endanger "freedom of speech.” I am firmly against censorship, but where is the moral outrage against all the filth? Whatever happened to plain, everyday decency? As John Underwood wrote so eloquently in the Bostom Globe, “Civilizations do not give out. they give in. In a society where anything goes, eventually, everything will.” Every day we must make decisions that determine the direction in which our lives will move. No one, no matter how wise, can make the right decision every time. To err is no disgrace. The disgrace lies tn not learning from our mistakes, picking ourselves up, dusting ourselves off and trying again. Because this is an advice column, I spend the greater part of every day with grief and trouble. Does it depress me? No, it does not. After 36 years I still find writing this col­ umn immensely rewarding. 1 realize that many people who write to me don’t want ad­ vice. They just need someone who will listen to them. My column has provided me with an oppor­ tunity to shine a spotlight on ignorance and fear, comfort the afficted and afflict the com­ fortable. I am well aware that mine is an enor­ mous responsibility, and I shall try never to let you down. You, dear readers, are my friends. You in­ vite me into your homes, and often we have breakfast together. 1 want to be there for you, always. If you feel the need to unload or blow your top, register a gripe or tell me off. I’m as close as your mailbox. God bless and have the best year ever. — Ann Landers. Copyright 1991 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Don’t play with guns — —— •CUP and SAVE* ■CUP In 1955, the year 1 began writing this col­ umn, 1 wrote an essay for Christmas Day. Reader response was extremely rewarding, and I have reprinted it annually with topical modifications. This is my message for 1991: Dear Readers: Today is Christmas. What has happened to peace on Earth, goodwill toward men? In many parts of the world there is no peace, and in the hearts of many men there is nothing that could pass for goodwill. Our youth insist that we are poisoning the environment. They resent living in a world they didn't make. But what generation ever made the world it had to live in? Although our universities are once again places of higher learning, racism has reared its ugly head on some campuses across the country, and I fear it’s going to get worse before it gets better. Unfortunately, the “war on drugs" turned out to be a colossal disappointment. The in­ crease in the number of homicides is stagger­ ing, and much of it is drug-related. While alcohol is still the most abused dog of all, marijuana and stronger substances like crack cocaine are commonplace is junior and senior high schools. Not too long ago a 17-year-old boy was shot. He had $17,000 in his pocket. Why stay in school when you can get rich dealing drugs? This is the message too many young people are getting. Suicide is the second most frequent cause of death among teenagers in this country. (The first is accidents.) Every 90 minutes a teenager in America will kill himself. More bad news is that venereal disease is epidemic, and now there is no vaccine and no cure. One of the grave threats of the '90s in my opinion is that we are becoming desensitized to filthy language, garbage “art" and rotten Two months later the first parishioners in­ corporated as a parish. The following Jan­ uary, the Rt. Rev. Samuel A. McCoskry, bishop of Detroit, made his first visit to Hastings and baptized four adults and two children, confirmed 17, and preached and ad­ ministered Holy Communion to a congrega­ tion of 26. Bancroft was ordained a deacon in Septem­ ber 1865 and was named rector of the parish the following month by the vestry. Parishioners continued to meet in members homes, at Hastings First Presbyterian Church, at the Masonic Hall and later on the third floor of the Rower Building. In 1866, the parish built Emmanuel Chapel on Center Street and held the first worship service there on Oct. 17. Bancroft was ordained a priest in May 1867 and remained as rector of the parish until July 1885. Plans for a new church building were dis­ cussed as early as 1884. But in 1871, the parish vestry had ordered a 1,200 pound bell from Meneeiy Foundry to hang in the future church's bell tower. The bell was inscribed: "Emmanuel. In all lime of our tribulation. In all time of our prosperity." The bell continues to hang today in the church's bell tower. Dear Ann Landers: I don’t want to go into too much detail, and I’m not signing my name, but if you use your imagination you can figure out what happened. With so many guns loose these days, this letter could have come from Chicago, Mem­ phis, Florida or New York. Actually, I live in Los Angeles. Please Ann, print this message. Dear Teenager: I didn’t mean to break your mother's heart or bring your family grief. If you were my son. I would have told you, "Son. if a policeman says, ‘Stop! — stop. Don’t move. Drop whatever you’re carrying and put your hands where he can see them. Treat him with respect. If you don’t, you could make a lot more trouble for yourself and you already have plenty." I also would tell my own kid, if you’re driv­ ing a car and you see flashing red lights or hear a siren, stop. Pull over to the side of the road and put your hands where the officer can see them. Someone may have just been murdered, a child may have been raped, or a bank robbed. I don’t know if you’re carrying a Bible or a sawed-off shotgun, but I’m not taking any chances. You may think I'm scared and you’re right. I am scared to death. I’m scared that I might never see my family again. I’m scared that my little kids arc going to grow up without a father. I've been to too many of my buddies* funerals to think it couldn't happen to me. You may think life is just a game, so you play the game for fun. I’m sorry, son, but I’m a policeman and 1 have to play for keeps. Those are the rules and nobody can change them. — Law Officer in California. Dear Officer: That couldn’t have been an easy letter to write. Thank you for sending it my way. College can be affordable— Dear Ann Landers: Your advice to the family concerned about college costs and family expenditures for providing higher education was on the mark, except for one thing: If a young person qualifies for admis­ sion at most good colleges and universities, the institution he or she chooses will work hard to make sure the family can afford it. The finanial aid system in this country assumes that every family has a responsibility to pay what it can for a child’s education, but no more. The institution and other agencies step in then to make education possible. Granted, the system doesn't always work, but millions of people can testify to the fact that it ususally does. The bright child whose parents wrote should find the college or university that will serve her or his needs best, apply and discuss financial realities candidly with the admissions officers. You’d be surprised how often that leads to a splendid education and a world of opportunity — William R. Lowery, vice president for external relations, Carleton College, Northfield, Minn. Dear William Lowery. I received dozens of letters from admissions officers and faculty members telling the same story. College is very expensive these days, but it is within the reach of anyone who wants it badly enough, provided that person has decent grades. Here’s a statistic that will surprise a lot of people: Approximately 50 percent of the students at Harvard University are getting some form of financial help. Lonesome? Take charge of your life and mm it around. Write for Ann Landers ’ new booklet, "How to Make Friends and Stop Be­ ing Lonely." Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $4.15 (this includes postage and handling) to: Friends do Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago. 111. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $5.05). Copyright 1991 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Blood Drive Monday sets goal at 100 pints The Barry County Chapter of the American Red Cross will have a community blood drive at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings Monday. Dec. 30, from 1 to 7 p.m. The goal for this drive is 100 pints. The chapter urges all community members who are eligible to donate to consider taking the time to ensure that the community blood supp­ ly remains safe and available. "This year has been particularly trying on the blood supply, as the demand has risen sharply and collections, especially during the summer months, took a sharp nosedive,” said Fred Swinkunas, chapter director. “The Red Cross is busy trying to rebuild its stocks and prepare for the holidays and winter months, where a combination of severe weather and donor unavailability often causes sudden drops in the collection rates." The chapter is currently nearly 50 pins behind on its collection goal for the year. All CLIP & SAVE — NOTICE — Rutland charter Township zoning & Planning Commission QUARTERLY MEETING DATES For Fiscal Year 1992 The Quarterly meetings of the Rutland Charter Township Zoning and Planning Commission will be held cn the third Wednesday (as listed below) Meetings to be held at the Township Hail 2461 Heath Road, Hustings at 7:30 p m. C January 15 'April 15 July 15 October 21 Minutes of these meetings are available for PUBLIC INSPECTION by appointment, during REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS which are Monday and Thursday mornings from 9 a.m. "til Noon RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP , Phyllis Fuller, Clerk • Ph. 948-2194 CLIP&SAVE^ John A. Weidenfeller, D.D.S. Quality Preventative and Restorative Family Dentistry Barry County residents are asked to make an early New Year's resolution to ensure a safe and available blood supply for Barry County. "Currently, less than 5 percent of the coun­ ty donates blood, but 100 percent of the coun­ ty expects the blood supply to be there when it is needed." said Swinkunas. “So we ask ’if not you, who?"’ For more information about the blood drive or transfusions in general call 945-3122. RILEY’S # Carpet Cleaning r Truck Mounted Steam Cleaning System 795-6000 402 Thornton, Middleville (Corner of Thornton and M-37) Now Taking Appointments . Monday-Friday Evening Hours Available HOLIDAY SPECIAL 45.00 (517) 586-7126 Sunfield, Michigan �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 26, 1991 — Page 9 ing, and to continue tapping every spring until the land was paid off. He owned two. "pelters." with which he had replaced the two oxen that originally brought the Davenports' goods to Woodland. He hitched these •‘pelters" to a long sled and made several 40-mile trips to "the pineries." No one today seems to know exactly what Eugene Davenport meant by "pelters.’" Ob­ viously they were horses, for horses were the only animal used for work draft between oxen and tractors, but no references to "pelters" can be found in any available reference in Woodland. One person very familiar with horses noted that horse hides have always been especially useful and valuable and thought perhaps this term meant a horse of no particular variety which had a useable hide. At the "pineries." George purchased the finest splitting pine, with which he could make "stave bolts." the chunks of wood that would be split into slaves and built into the necessary buckets to tap the trees on the new land. It was a three-day trip to the lumber camp, one day to get there al the three miles an hour the horses could pull the sled, one day to load up. and one day to return. And it took many such cold, hard trips to gather the necessary materials. George Davnport. being an experienced carpenter and joiner, turned his skill with tools into becoming a cooper by necessity, and produced sap buckets that winter. Davenport set up his work bench in one end of the great log living room of their cabin, and soon he could build three buckets an hour. In "Timberland Times,” Eugene Daven­ port gave a threc-page description of all the steps necessary in the process of turning pine boards into sap buckets. Davenport labored all winter from four in the morning until ten or later at night, day after day. and by spring he had achieved his goal of 1,100 buckets. When the buckets were put away that year, the Davenports had produced 6,000 pounds of maple sugar made into four pound blocks, which paid off the land, provided 500 pounds of sugar for home use and they had $50 in cash left over. Eugene Davenport said in "Timberland From Time to Time... By Esther Walton The Davenports of Woodland George Martin Davenport and his wife, Esther Sutton Davenport, who came to Woodland from Northern Ohio In 1855. (Picture in 1937 history of Woodland by B.S. Holly.) By Guest Writer Catherine Lucas One person bom in Woodland Township, Barry County, made contributions to educa­ tion and agriculture that were felt nationwide and even in other parts of the world. After his retirement and return to his birthplace, he made huge contributions to his state, his coun­ ty and his township and the village therein. This was Eugene Davenport, bom in his parents* log cabin on June 20, 1856. However, Dean Eugene Davenport, as he is still commonly referred to in local conversa­ tions, did not stand alone. He was the son of high-achieving pair of Woodland pioneers. His father, George Martin Davenport, was bom at Slaterville near Ithaca, N.Y., on March 3. 1828, and went from there to nor­ thern Ohio. He then came to Woodland, where he bought 80 acres of cleared land with a log cabin on Jan. 3, 1853, then returned to northern Ohio and married Esther Sutton at Huron Oct. 20, 1853. They came to Woodland June 10, 1855. and lived in the log cabon on the land George had purchased. Both were then under 30 and “chuck full of a day’s work" as the phrase went in those days. ' George had learned the trade of “carpenter and joiner" as the building trade was called before the days of planing mills and factories, which today produce finished lumber pro­ ducts. The workmen took the lumber in the rough is it came from old-fashioned, hand­ operated straight saws or water-powered cir­ cular (later steam-powered) saws and worked it down by hand, making doors, sash and blinds "on the spot." In fact, the outside doors of Woodland's historic town hall were made by George Davenport in the way. George noticed that the older men in the trade were put to the hardest and least in­ teresting work; so he decided that a farm would be kinder to him as he grew old. He "set out" for Michigan "looking land" as the saying then went, and bought the east half of the southwest quarter of section in Woodland where he and his wife spent the rest of their lives helping to develop the country. Their personal objective was to "get them a home of their own.” SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (AB CotmtiM) State of Michigan Probata Court Thursday Angels McDonalds 39-21; Cornerstone Realty 38-22; Crackerbacks 33-23; T.J.s 276-28'6; Stefanos 276-246; Hastings Mutual 24-32; Brown Jug 22-30; Suds Girls 13-43. High Gaines and Series - P. Vaughn 176-468; S. Everett 168; J. Morgan 159; R. Haight 176-505; D. Snyder 202; N. From time to time, George helped build a few houses around Woodland, one for Elijah Barnum, which burned in the mid-1930s, but his main interest was in farming, particularly in making maple sugar as a cash crop. In “Timberland Times," a story of pioneer times in the forests of Michigan. Eugene Davenport told how his father at one time discussed with two brothers, who were his neighbors on the east, "going halves” with him to buy an available 80 acres of land join­ ing his. The brothers decided they "dasn’t risk it, ” and he asked another near neighbor who .was known to have brought 1200 dollars in gold into the settlement to either go partners or lend him the money. All he got for his trouble was a lecture on being reckless with money. But George was haunted by the cash crop represented by all those untapped maple trees, and he finally said to his wife, "Esther, let’s buy it alone." She assented and they bought the land with practically nothing paid down, and George began immediately to make preparations to pay the debt. Because tin buckets cost 50 cents apiece and to add $550 to the already existing debt was unthinkable, he planned to produce 1,100 hand-made wooden sap buckets that winter, to tap every maple tree on the new land that spr- DsgrOOtC, trom page 8 State of Michigan In the Circuit Court For the County off Barry NOTICE OF SALE File No. 91-340-CH Hon. Richard M. Shuster KATHRYN N. ANDERS. Plaintiff. vs. DENNIS J. ANDERS. Defendant DAVID H. TRIPP (P29290) 206 South Broadway Hostings, Michigan 49058 Phone (616) 945-9585 Attorney for Plaintiff In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of the Circuit Court In the County of Barry. State of Michigan, made and entered on October 31. 1991, In a certain cause therein pending wherein Kathryn N. Anders wo* Plaintiff and Dennis J. Anders was Defendant, notice is hereby given that I shall sell at public sale to the highest bidder, at the East Step* of the Courthouse situated In the Ci­ ty of Hasting*. County of Barry, on January 9, 1992. at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, all that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Hope, County of Barry. State of Michigan, described as follows: Port of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 19. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, commenc­ ing at the East 1/4 post, thence South on Section line 21 rods for ploce of beginning, thence South 15 rods, thence West 21 rods, thence North 15 rods, thence East 21 rod* to ploce of beginning. Hope Township. Barry County, Michigan. Subject to all condition*, restrictions and easements of record. Dated: November 21. 1991 Nancy Boersmo County Cork Drafted by: David H. Tripp (P29290) Attorney at Low 206 South Broadway Hostings. Michigan 49058 Phone (616) 945-9585 24a:ntof*ale File No. 91-20767-NC In the matter of Martha Anne Warnement. TAKE NOTICE: on Friday. Jon. 10. 1992 at 4:00 p.m. in the probate courtroom. 220 W. Court St.. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, o hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of Martha Anne Warnement to Morty Anne Salisbury. This change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent. December 17. 1991 Martha Anne Warnement 9600 Norris Rd Delton. Ml 49046 (12 26) as they possibly could have," he said. Degroote's teammates wore various remembrances of him on their sneakers, wrist bands and the like Friday. But Degroote's best sport was probably soccer. Degroote was one of four freshmen brought up to the varsity squad late in this past fall season. He had been named the Most Valuable Player on the junior varsity team, which finished 18-1 overall and won a league championship. After being promoted to the varsity squad, Degroote helped the Trojans to within a goal of the district title. In the championship game at Delton, an early goal by Degroote gave Middleville a 1-0 lead. The Trojans eventually lost in triple overtime 2-1. Evans said that Degroote was a coach's dream on and off the field. "In our school, we try to develop these kids to be more than good athletes," he said. "We want them to display sportsmanship, dignity and class. "Any coach in any sport tries to develop those things. Eric was the essence of what they were all about" Degroote played soccer in Europe along with teammate Bill Baldry in the TeamsUSA program. Evans said that each player qualified for the program by audition, but the most difficult thing was raising the necessary funds. "They had dances to raise money, and bake sales, and things like that," he said. "I never really talked to Eric in depth about it, but (Baldry) said that it wasquite an experience." Evans added that Degroote just seemed to have an extra sense when it came to soccer, much like some of the European exchange students that he has seen. "He just had this ability to be near the ball all the time," Evans said. "Most American players don't have that sense until they are older, if they ever get iL "He was the kind of player that you let roam free and set the rest of your lineup around. He had that kind of skill. He had the chance to become the finest player from around here and to go on and play at the college level." Service is not a forgotten woraat Thermogas! PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING Send someone a... HAPPY AD Call 948-8051 Times." at the end of this story, that perhaps without that second 80 acres, he would noi have been able to attend college and do all that meant so much to the family and the com­ munity later. In 1865-66. the first bams were built on Davenport property. The big house on the north side of Davenport • Road, now the residence of George and Judy Johnson and family, was built in 1875 with timber taken from the farm by George and son. Eugene, in 18/4. Esther died in 1917 and George two years later. For more than half a century these two had walked and worked together with no word of dissension between them. (Al least, that’s what their son wrote in 1937 for the centennial history of Woodland.) Information for this article has come from the centennial “History of Woodland, “pro­ duced by B.S. Holly and the Bird Printing Company of Woodland in 1937; “The History' Bowling Results Legal Notice MORTGAGE SALE - Default hat been made in the condition* of a mortgage mode by DEBORAH J. HUNT to CENTRUST MORTGAGE CORPORATION, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION Mortgagee, dated January 3. 1990. and recorded on March 12. 1991, in Liber 512, on page 746. BARRY County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said mortgagee to FLEET REAL ESTATE FUNDING CORP., by an assign­ ment dated March 21. 1991. and recorded on March 26. 1991. in Liber 513. on page 355, BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dote hereof the sum of thirty seven thousand one hundred seventy two and 78/100 Dollars ($37,172.78). including in­ terest at 11.000% per annum. Under the power of sale, contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode and ap­ proved. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse. Hasting*. Ml, at 11:00 A.M. on January 23, 1992. Said premises ore situated in TOWNSHIP OF CARLETON. BARRY County. Michigan and ore described as: LOT 8. BLOCK 11, VILLAGE OF FREEPORT. AC­ CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER I OF PLATS. ON PAGE 22. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(a) in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 19. 1991 ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain and Associates, P.C. 401 South Woodword Avenue • Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 FLEET REAL ESTATE FUNDING CORP. Assignee of Mortgagee (1/16) The older Davenport home, which was built by Eugene Davenport's parents. Mr. and Mrs. George Davenport. Woodland pioneers. This house Is now the home of George and Judy Yonkers Johnson and their family. IVe are now offering INTRODUCTORY SPECIALS! • First Fills Discounts • Rebate Programs • Competitive Prices • Experienced Staff 4 ij » Thermogas “ 5595 Patterson S.E. ___________ 698-2606________ rower up youi home the LP gas way. For more information please call us TODA Y! cf Woodland, Michigan 1837-1987." compil­ ed by Catherine Arnott Smith and the Woodland Sesquicentennial Committee; "Timberland Times" by Eugene Davenport, first published in 1950 by the University of Il­ linois Press, re-issued in 1962 by H.B. Tukey of Woodland, who was Eugene Davenport's son-in-law; and finally, republished by the Woodland Sesquicentennial Committee in 1987. The book is now out ofprint. Some information was also taken from a speech made to the Barry County Historical Society and guests, Oct. 16, 1969, by H.B. Tukey, professor emeritus, Michigan State University. In the next weeks, we will discuss the life of Eugene Davenport, his career as a professor of agriculture and as Dean of Agriculture at the University of Illinois, his contributions to his community after his retirement, and his home, ‘ ‘The Maples,' ’ which is still a point of interest in Woodland Township. Words for Y’s McDonald 168; N. Kloostcrman 170430; K. Tilley 213-560; T. Daniels 189-514; B. Whitaker 182; K. McMillon 176483; J. Hurless 176; M. Hause 140; J. Bolo 140; L. Apsey 175-179; C. Cuddahee 174. Wednesday P.M. Friendly Home Parties 43-21; Varney’s Stables 42-22; Nashville Locker 37-27; Misfits 34-30; Mace’s Ph. 34-30; Easy Rollers 33-31; Hair Care Center 30-34; Valley Realty 28-36; Lifestyles 28-36;--------10-54. High Games and Series - L. Elliston 202-212-551; L. Yoder 191-543; K. Becker 189498, R. Ruby 195484; B. Hathaway 183491; S. Brimmer 167478; B. Smith 176471. R. Reichard 193470; L. Johnson 170462; P. Frederickson 184460; M. Brim­ mer 195450; D. Bums 168465; P. Castleberry 160449; T. Soya 166417; C. Shellenbarger 151-368; S. Pettengill 198463; B Johnson 169418; S. Breitner 169430; N. Hummel 172; J. Sanlnocencio 158. Thursday A.M. Tea for Three 40-24; Valley Realty 3716-2616; Who Cares 37-27; Hummers 37-27; Question Marks 36Vi-31%; Varneys 36'6-31‘6; Cracker Backs 366-376; Marys 33-35; Slow Pokes 31-37; Kreative Komer 296-34'6; Leftovers 276-366; Kloostermans 26-38; Bosleys 25'6-386; Northland Opt. 226416. Good Games and Series - M. Atkinson 198-549; K. Thomason 193-529; F. Ruthruff 190-503; J. McMillon 188-502; N. Wilson 186491; S. Vandcnburg 181488; P. Godbey 171490; B. Johnson 170; G. Scobey )«0; P. Fisher 181; I. Ruthruff 187. Blood. What Every American Should Know. YMCA-Youth Council’s Adult Indoor Soccer Team W-L-T Yellow......................................................... 5-0-0 White........................................................... 3-0-1 Green............. . ............................................2-2-0 Navy............................................................ 2-3-0 Powder Blue................................................1-3-0 Red...............................................................0-3-1 Maroon........................................................ 1-3-0 Results Maroon 4 vs. Red 0; Navy 5 vs. White 7; Green 3 vs. Yellow 5. High School 3 on 3 9-10 Grade W-L-T Swat............................................................. 3-0-0 Were Not Bad............................................2-1-0 Nitzche........................................................ 1-2-0 Young Guns................................................ 0-3-0 11-12 Grade Boys of the b-ball...................................... 3-0-0 Castelein..................................................... 2-0-0 Ruthless Mugs............................................ 1-2-0 Big round ball boys................................... 0-2-0 Mathews.................... ................................ 0-2-0 12 Grade Bairs........................... 3-0-0 Bombers...................................................... 2-1-0 Regulators................................................... 2-1-0 Man I don’t know.......................................1-2-0 Walther........................................................ 1-2-0 Otr................................................................0-3-0 YMCA Youth Council’s Mens Basketball C League W-L Riverbend........................................................2-0 Hastings Mutual............................................ 1-1 Hastings Fiberglass.......................................1-1 Miller Real Estate......................................... 0-2 A League Architectual Metals...................................... 3-0 Hamlins/L.O. Racketball............................ 2-0 Hamiltons Excavating.................................. 2-1 Barry County Realtors...................................1-1 Petersons......................................................... 1-2 Browns................... ■....................................... 0-2 Lakewood Merchants................................... 0-3 B League Minor Flexfab............................................................ 3-0 C & B Discount.............................................. 1-2 Larry Poll Realty........................................... 1-2 Viking.............................................................. 1-2 1. Each year four million Americans depend on blood transfusions. 2. The safeguards on the blood supply include conducting seven separate laboratory tests to screen out AIDS, hepatitis and other infectious agents, educating donors on transmissible diseases and encouraging at-risk donors to disqualify' themselves from giving blood. 3. Blood banking is one of the most highly regulated areas in health care, governed by multiple federal and state rules, laws, policies and regulations. 4 As an alternative to blood transfusions, today a growing number of people benefit from autologous (self) transfusions. 5 There is no risk of AIDS or other infectious diseases when blotxi is donated, as steriliz.ed needles are never reused eg AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLOOD BANKS B League Major Hoopsters........................................................ 3-0 Piston Ring.....................................................2-1 Hastings Savings/Loan.................................2-1 Clearview Properties..................................... 1-2 Weltons..................................... 1-2 Cappon Oil............................... 0-3 Results C League - Hastings Fiberglass 34 vs. Hastings Mutual 27; Riverbend 45 vs. Miller Real Estate 33. B Minor League - Flexfab 59 vs. Larry Poll Realty 58; C & B Discount 56 vs. Viking 60; Viking 47 vs. Larry Poll Realty 59. B Major League - Weltons 87 vs. Clearview Properties 74; Piston Ring 43 vs. Hastings Savings and Loan 56. A League - Architectual Metals 92 vs. Hamiltons Excavating 84; Lakewood Mer­ chants 57 vs. Petersons 83; Barry County Realtors 80 vs. Browns 75. SUBSCRIBE TODAY to...The BANNER Call (616)948-8051 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 26, 1991 Saxon matmen go 3-1 The Hastings wrestling team capped off a successful first week of the season by winning two of three duals in a quad meet at Allegan on Saturday. The Saxons defeated Class A schools Holland West Ottawa 64-6 and Niles 51-21, and lost to the host team 52-18. Hastings is now 3-1 in duals this season. Brad Thayer (152) and Chad McKeever (145) finished the day with 3-0 records. Thayer won all three of his matches via the pin, while McKeever had a pair of forfeits and posted a fall. Clayton MacKenzie (112), Dan Allen (119), Tom Brighton (125), Tim Doroff (135), Darrell Slaughter (160), Jason Hetherington (171), Sparky Weedall (189) and Jeff Stout (275) all finished with 2-1 marks. Doroff had the fastest pin of the day, in 29 seconds, against Marc Smeets of West Ottawa. The Saxons opened the Twin Valley dual season on a positive note Thursday with a 46-22 win over Harper Creek. The Saxons trailed 22-6 at one point in the meet, but Hastings' strength in the upper weight classes enabled it to win the night's final seven matches, six on pins. 1991-92 Delton Kellogg volleyball team: Front row (left to right) Wendy Beach, Jen Conine, Kim Whitaker, Kelli Ashley. Jan Conine. Back row- coach Fran Grabowski, Mina Babcock, Brenda Campbell, Kristin Harrington, Kelley Chambless, and Kelly Jansen. (Missing: Laura Campbell, Jody Smith) Delton spikers young, but deep and talented When first-year Delton volleyball coach Fran Grabowski first met his team, he became confused by the young squad's names. After all, he has not one, but two sets of identical twins, and three players named "Kelly," all with different spellings. But once the Nebraska native got to know his team a little bit, he became impressed with its depth and versatility. So Grabowski is understandably excited about the upcoming season. "It was real tough to get down to 12 players," he said. "But now I can literally put all the girls' names down on index cards and shuffle them into the lineup at random. This is a very versatile team. "Lots of teams have six good players, and when they have to substitute, their level of play drops. We won't have that problem." Grabowski, a Spanish teacher, qame to West Michigan via Boulder, Cmorado, where he was a volleyball coach few two years. He wife, Mercedes, was recently hired as a professor at Western Michigan University. Grabowski spent some time as a professor at the University of Colorado, where his students included the Buffaloes' star quarterback Darian Hagan. But he said he is having a lot of fun with his Panthers, too. "We've got 11 juniors on the team," Grabowski said. “Most of the girls were on the junior varsity team last year, and they had an outstanding record. "We're hoping to build on that" Grabowski is installing a new system to take advantage of his team's versatility and level of talent. He plans to use a single setter as opposed to the more traditional two. "Getting the system implemented has been fun," he said." We hope to utilize our great height and jumping ability. One of the keys will be our passing. If we can get the ball to our setters, we stand a good chance of getting the point." Delton's two principal setters this year should be juniors Laura Campbell and Kim Whitaker. Grabowski said that both are unrsual in that they also have the. athletic skills to double as attackers. Campbell and Whitaker will often be looking for juniors Kristin Harrington and Kelley Chambless. Harrington is an excellent leader and all-around athlete, while Chambless has shown substantial improvement in her hitting, according to Grabowski. Both share the Delton high jump record, so each should spend a good deal of time above the net. The Panthers' defense will be led by juniors Kelly Jansen and Kelli Ashley, while the Conine sisters, juniors Jen and Jan, are each strong servers. "I think the name "Kelly" comes from the Greek "to dive," Grabowski said. "There is a lot of those two girls' skin on the gym floor, most of it coming from forward extended dives." Also contibuting to the Delton success this season will be senior Wendy Beach and juniors Brenda Campbell, Mina Babcock and Jody Smith. Grabowski said that his team could surprise a few teams this season. "The girls work hard and hustle in practice," he said. "We re not supposed to be one of the best teams in the league, and nobody is talking about us. "But I guarantee people will be talking about us." The Panthers will get a taste of competition under game conditions Fridav when they travel to Hastings for a > «.m. scrimmage. Delton plays traditional power Comstock in the first round of the Gull Lake tournament on Saturday. The match will begiu at 8 a.m. Delton-Kellogg Varsity Volleyball Sat., Dec. 28 Gull Lake Invit. Sat., Jan. 4 Pennfield Wed., Jan. 8 Paw Paw Wed., Jan. 15 GA Sat.. Jan. 18 Wayland Wed., Jan. 22 Parchment Tue., Jan. 28 Marshall/BCC Wed., Jan. 29 K. Christian Sat., Feb. 1 DKHS Invit. Wed., Feb. 5 Hackett Mon., Feb. 10 Gull Lake Wed., Feb. 12 Pennfield Wed., Feb. 19 Mattawan Sat., Feb. 22 KVA Tourney Thur.. Feb. 27 PlainwellfTK A A H A A H A A H A A H A A A Degroote was active as a trumpet player. Degroote had initially suffered what was essentially a "warning" sign during the freshman basketball game against Caledonia Friday Dec. 13. He was the starting point guard for the Trojans. "The players were warming up for the second half, doing layups in line, and he fell," Middleville varsity coach Kurt Holzhueter said, "I called him over to ask him about it, and he said his leg was numb. Nobody really thought it was anything out of the ordinary." Holzhueter added that Degroote had been suffering headaches and other numbness. He said that freshman coach Andy Kopf, who was traveling and unavailable for comment, told Degroote to go easy at practice the following The Hastings volleyball team opened the 1991-92 season last weekend at Otsego. The Saxons play this Saturday at Thursday's Results Hastings 46, Harper Creek 22 (at Hastings) 103- Roy Root (HC) won by forfeit; 112- Bill Cohoon (HC) d. Clayton MacKenzie 10-2; 119- Dan Allen (H) d. Sam Spencer 9-6; 125- Tom Brighton (H) d. Mike McConville 5-4; 130- Bob Cohoon (HC) p. Jeff Wilbur 3:21; 135Chris Carlisle (HC) d. Tim Doroff injury default; 140- Scott Redman (H) p. Jacob Ott 0:51; 145- Chad McKeever (H) p. Shane Niswaider 4:51; 152- Jon Andrus (H) d. Dave Cole 8-2; 160- Darrell Slaughter (H) p. Jim Taft 2:46; 171- Jason Hetherington (H) p. Shayn Wymar 5:16; 189- Sparky Weedall (H) p. Dave Walback 1:28; 275- Jeff Stout (H) p. Matt St. John 1:00. Saxon coach Dave Furrow selected a pair of seniors, McKeever and Stout, as the "Wrestlers of the week." McKeevqr, in his second year as a starter at 145, finished 7-1 for the week, with his only loss coming at last weekend's Ionia Invitational. He took third in the meet Stout finished the week 6-2, with five of his wins coming on pins. He was also third at Ionia despite weighing only 210 pounds, as much as 60 pounds lighter than several of his opponents Furrow said that both wrestlers have been working hard in practice on conditioning and technique, and that the hard work is beginning to pay dividends. McKeever is one win away from his victory total of a year ago, while Stout has already surprassed last year's win total. Hastings will not wrestle again until Jan. 4, when it hosts the 30th Annual L.H. Jeff Stout: shares Hastings "Wrestler of the Week" honors with teammate Chad McKeever (photo unavailable) The Skinny by Todd Tubagen Lion fans get early Christmas gift 8:00 8:00 7:30 7:30 9:00 7:30 6:00 7:30 8:00 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 8:00 6:00 Middleville’s Degroote remembered for character and soccer sense Middleville varsity soccer coach Steve Evans paraphrased former UCLA basketball coach John Wooden when asked what kind of a player Eric Degroote was. "He said that there was a difference between character and reputation," Evans said. "Reputation is how others see you, and character is how you feel about yourself. "Eric had character. He won with grace and lost with dignity." Degroote, 14, a freshman at Thomapple-Kellogg High School, died Thursday morning at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. He had been hospitalized for a blood clot on the brain. Services were held Saturday at Peace Reformed Church in Middleville, where Lamb tournament. Preliminary action begins at 9:30 a.m. County schools Delton, Middleville and Lakewood will also be competing in the tournament. Monday if he needed to. It was early Tuesday morning that Degroote suffered a stroke. He never fully regained consciousness, according to Holzhueter. Degroote’s major organs were donated to several different families. Holzhueter said it was his understanding that his heart, lungs, kidneys, corneas and liver were donated to recipients in several states. There was a moment of silence prior to Middleville's freshman and varsity games Friday against Comstock Park. Holzhueter said that Degroote was very close to his teammates. "They are a very tight-knit group, and I think that helped them handle it as well See Degroote, Page 9 Parchment. (Photo courtesy Whites Photography, further information unavailable) Detroit Lion fans are a unique breed. They are most certainly some of the more dedicated in all of sport. After all, it has been some 30 years since they have really had something to get excited about Thirty-four years to be precise. The last time the Lions hosted a playoff game of any sort was 1957, when they crashed Cleveland 59-14 in the NFL title game. For those keeping score, EisenboWer wait serving Ms tend term as president, and the inaugural Super Bowl was still over a decade away. Sure, they have had some good teams since then. Well, a few. The 1970 team qualified for post-season play, but lost a wild 5-0 shootout with Dallas. The 1983 team also qualified, but even a praying Monte Clark couldn't help Eddie Murray beat the 49ers with a last-second field goal. The 1962 squad, led by the original ^Fearsome Foursome," was the only team to defeat the NFL champion Green Bay This past weekend, Detroit fans received a special little something beneath their cluttered Chirstmas trees, underneath the blinking lights, candy canes and ornaments, amid the bows and ribbons and the other presents. There, before their very eyes, wrapped in Blue and Silver paper, was a 12-4 regular season. There was also a playoff berth. And a home game to boot Not even the Grinch could take these precious gifts away. The Lion season has been nothing short of unbelievable. After being systematically tom apart by the Washington Redskins 45-0 in the season opener, the outlook appeared bleak, didn't it? But Detroit somehow regrouped and reeled off five consecutive wins. Included in that string were unlikely victories over Miami and Minnesota. The Lions somehow pulled off a dramatic goal-line stand to to stop Marino and the Dolphins with the game on the line. Then they rallied from a 20-3 fourth-quarter deficit to knock off the Vikings. You know, I still wouldn't have believed either game had I not seen them both in person, with my own eyes. Those were the kind of wins the Lions never seemed to be able to pull off. After being humbled by San Francisco 35-3 (it could have been much worse), Detroit fans began bickering. Again. It figures, they said. This would be just like the Lions. They go 5-1 to start the season, then wind up 6-10 and in fourth place in the division. Bur somehow, Detroit again pulled itself together. Despite a disheartening loss to Tampa Bay, the Lions managed to finish the season with seven wins in the last nine games, including big wins over playoff-bound Dallas and Chicago teams. They also managed to win die final two games on the road, away from the ’dome. All these wins would have been impressive standing on their own merit But if you consider season-ending injuries to quarterback Rodney Peele, nose tackle Jerry Ball, linebacker Mike Cofer, and the tragic career-ending injury to offensive lineman Mike Utley, as well as other assorted bumps and bruises, the season was nothing short of miraculous. Coach Wayne Fontes, whom I have unabashedly berated in this column on more than one previous occasion, is a virtual shoo-in for Coach of the Year honors. With all the adversity Detroit has faced, the free-spirited Fontes has been an island of hope on a sea of discontent The glue that held his team together. And now (dare I say it?) the Lions are poised to assume the heralded position as one of the NFCs team of the 90's, along with the Cowboys. It’s funny how football’s hierarchy works. The Steelers were the league's doormats in the late 1960's, but with the arrival of Chuck Noll and some brilliant drafts, Pittsburgh dominated the 1970's, winning four Super Bowls. San Francisco was the laughing stock of the NFL in the late 1970’s, but Bill Walsh drafted a kid out of Notre Dame by the name of Montana, and the Winers dominated the 1980's. In 1988, Detroit drafted a Heisman Trophy running back out of Oklahoma State, and its fortunes began to change. The addition of Peete, a steal in the sixth round the following year, was another missing piece. The puzzle is now nearly complete. The Lions have depth at quarterback, a solid crew of receivers that have learned how to catch the ball, and a strong offensive line. And they have the incomparable Barry Sanders in the backfield. On the other side of the ball, they have a much improved defensive unit (when healthy), led by the massive Ball and linebacker Chris Spielman, a throwback to the days of old. They have an improved secondary, led by hard-hitting Pro-Bowler Bennie Blades. They also have a trio of Pro-Bowl special teams players, including the electric Mel Gray. But the final, and most crucial, piece to the puzzle has been the most difficult to attain. The 1991 Lions have finally learned how to win. Now that they have done that, there is no telling how far they might go in upcoming seasons. Merry Christmas, Lions fans! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 26, 1991 — Page 7 Lake Odessa News. 'ew& The Living Gospel Church is now meeting in its new building on Rochester Street in the northeast sector of the village. Its north win­ dows overlook the rolling terrain farther to the north and east. The Rev. Bruce Pauley is pastor of the church, which meets for worship al 10 a.m. with coffee hour following and Sunday School classes at 11:15. The evening services are at 7 p.m. Major assistance for the community Christmas boxes the week of Dec. 14 came from students in the National Honor Society of Lakewood High School. Their help was really welcomed by the coordinators. For the students, it was quite an education to find what really happens to the canned goods they had been collecting each year since they were in elementary school- Working on this project fulfilled part of their public service expectations. Funeral services were held al Cook Funeral Home in Ionia Dec. 13 for Iva Bennett, 86, who passed away Dec. 10. She was an elementary teacher in Lake Odessa and Lakewood schools for many years before retirement. She is survived by a son, Gerald Aikens of Ionia, grandchildren in three generations, and siblings. Burial was in Balcom Cemetery. Services were Dec. 19 at Grand Ledge for Carl Beard, 73, who died at a Delta Township nursing home. He was bom in Odessa Township to Ernest and Alice (Durkee) Beard on April 11, 1918. He was a veteran of World War II, was retired employee of Oldsmobile with 42 years of service, a member of the American Legion and the United Methodist Church of Grand Ledge. His wife is the former Mary McCartney of Lake Odessa. Their children are Kevin, Kathleen Jenkins, Lois Scaly of Vermontville and Barbara Spencer of Nashville. His surviving brothers are Edgar of Eaton Rapids and Robert of Odessa Township. His sisters are Helen Strong of Spring Arbor and Mary Brooke. Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery. Real Estate transfers include those of Betty Dahm of Battle Creek, Joe and Joan Baker of Woodland to Darwin Thompson; Glenn and Ernestine Piper to Donna Davidson of Holt, and Gordon and Cleo Pierccfield of Portland to Thomas Corby. David and Joan Allis are grandparents of Shekinah Dawn, bom to David and Dawn Reser of Arizona Nov. 28. The paternal grandparents are Franklin and Patricia Reser of Clarksville. Lakewood's agriculture teacher. Ronald Stevens, attended the 85lh annual AVA con­ ference if Los Angeles Dec. 6-10. He is cur­ rently the secretary/treasurer of the Michigan Association of Agri-Science Education group. Larry Hilton received the 1991 Educator's Award for outstanding use of media. The award goes to the teacher who has been ex- Smiths to celebrate 40th anniversary Don and Pam Smith of 547 Meadow Lane, Hastings, will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary Sunday. Jan. 5. 1992, from 1 to 4 p.m. Friends and family are invited to share in the celebration at an open house luncheon located at the Maplegrove Community Building, 721 Durkee St. (M-66), Nashville, given by their children. Forest Smith, Linda and Alan Conrad. Dan and Joan Smith. Felici­ ty and Tim Laurie, and 13 grandchildren. Don and Pam met at the Mildenhall Army Base in England. A year later, on Jan. 19, 1952, they were married at St. Mary's Church. Pakenham. England. Robertsons to mark golden anniversary The family of John and Maxine Robertson wish to announce their golden wedding anniversary. They were married 50 years ago. Dec. 20, 1941. John and Maxine have four children, Charles and Mary Robertson. Marc and Bren­ da Robertson. Guy and Jane Ridley and Jan and Rene Robertson. They also have 12 grandchildren. A family dinner at the farm is being planned in their honor. Marriage licenses given Willard Alan Pierce. Nashville and Paula DeAnn Franklin, Nashville. Stahley Lyle Nicholson, Hastings and Cyn­ thia Kathleen Collins, Hastings. Paul Michael Casault. Delton and Betty Jean Griffith. Delton. 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GIRLS 4-6X and 7-14 YOUNG MEN — 14.99 Now Reg. 24.00 CABIN CREEK LONG SLEEVE PLAID BLOUSES s-ml________ Reg. 27.00-39.00. CRYSTAL’S QUICK STOP Ever Get fawM HOLIDAY CLEARANCE Potters to celebrate golden anniversary Adrian and Ruth Potter will celebrate their 50th anniversary on Jan. 1. They were married in the Clarksville Wesleyan Methodist Church and have resided in the Clarksville area since. Their children are Carol of Cedar Springs and Marsha of Grand Rapids. They have five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. cmplary in use of library and media center services in (he classroom. He has given in­ service training to teachers, administrators and media specialists in Kent. Ionia and Montcalm counties. The recent flu epidemic is still affecting many people. On one day a few weeks ago. 100 children were absent from West Elemen­ tary school. About the same number were ab­ sent from East Elementary . Mr. and Mrs. Donald McMillen of Pontiac were overnight guests of their niece. Lor­ raine. and husband Don on Sunday while here to attend services for his brother. G.R. McMillen. Mark McCartney has been visiting his parents and other close relatives. His great aunt. Grace Gilson, and his grandmother. Ethelyn Chase, both attended church Sunday. Both ladies are 96. Additional real estate tranfers include those of Garry and Karen Brodbeck to Lany and Marie Brodbeck: Salvatore Lombardo of Saranac to Jerry's Tire and Auto Service Inc.; Jerry's Tire and Auto Service 1c. to Theresa Sherwood of Ionia; and Theresa Sherwood to Michael and Patricia Mason of Ionia. One can tell the season without a calendar or the sound of Christmas carols when Michigan Income Tax forms and seed catalogues arrive in the mail. The colorful catalogues used to arrive about New Year’s Day. Now that, too. has been moved to an earlier time. According to Ionia's newspaper, strings of vehicles crossed White's Bridge on the four nights last weekend when the bridge was lighted through joint efforts of the Ionia Coun­ ty Road Commission and the Sentinel­ Standard. This historic bridge is very pic­ turesque. even in daytime (near the IoniaKent county line on White's Bridge Road south of Smyrna). It is upstream from the Fallsburg bridge, which is within the confines of Fallasburg Park. The lower bridge is open to foot traffic only. The road in both direc­ tions could stand improvement with a hill and angled approached from the south. The bridge itself is in need of improvement. Some of the repairs made over the last century were not in keeping with the original con­ struction. Sheriff s deputies or posse members were on hand to help with the traffic flow toward the one-lane bridge with its nar­ row approaches from both directions. Funds are being solicited for a fund toward bridge prescription and renovation. Funds were col­ lected from many of the appreciative spec­ tators, even though this is a public road and not a toll road. The report is that many vans, many pickup trucks, lots of cars and even a stretch Jimo crossed. Visitors were noted from most Ionia County communities, as well as many from neighborhoods in Kent County. Much work has been done recently by volunteers and local contractors to replace the metal roof with one of cedar shingles. Now 5.99-9.99 Reg. 9.99-15.00. Sizes 4-14 girts, 4-18 boys. . pQShlOn COFTlGS tO life* _ -- _ -_ Aw >> ffg 11 1W ■ > J\ k JI II Iv J V ■. • II 1 W DOWNTOWN HASTINGS J \ 1I 1 Be sure to visit Santa in our store Sunday 1 p.m.-3 p.m. ■ JrIf �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 26, 1991 Economy weighs heavily on Americans this Christmas season by Joyce M. .Rosenberg The Associated Press While Lorie Keller goes shopping for Christmas presents, the prospect of unem­ ployment weighs on her mind. She'll lose her job Dec. 31. Marcia Robbins is already out of work and she's pregnant and hits no health insur­ ance. She's looking for g'fts, but her budget is tight. These are two of the millions of Ameri­ cans forced to observe a very different Christmas this year as the economy contin­ ues to weaken. On the last weekend before the Christmas holiday, many shoppers said they're spending less on gifts - and buying fewer luxury gifts as the recession and fears of unemployment loom. They're frightened by the national un­ employment rate at 6.8 percent and reports that 8.5 million Americans are out of work. They're not in the mood to splurge on frills or fancy gifts. Keller, whose husband has a farm in cen­ tral Iowa, is a manager at an insurance com­ pany that's moving its office to another state. They both hold second jobs, but like many Americans, the Kellers are slashing their Christmas budgets this year. They’re paying cash and leaving their credit cards at home. They're buying gifts for fewer people, and what they buy is cheaper and more practical. With less money, Lorie Keller said it was harder to decide what to buy. "Most of the time I have ideas in mind. This year it takes longer," she said. Robbins is also having a difficult time shopping. "I don't see any good prices at all, not when you're working on a budget," said the Miami resident. "Everybody gets one gift, and everything's [^ATTEND SEKVKK] ST. Hastings Area INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, P.O. Box 558, Hastings. Ml 49058 (meeting behind River Bend Travel Agency. Stale St.) Minister, Jim Sandusky. Phone 945-2026. Sunday Services - 9:30 a.m., Bible School; 10:30 a.m.. Morning Worship; 6:30 p.m., Evenig Worship; Bible Study, 7:00 p.m. Thursday. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M 37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 9454995. Cathy Cotant. choir director. Sunday morning 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.. Morning Worship; 4:45 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church Streets, Philip L. Brown, Pastor. Church phone 616/945-9574. Barrier free building with elevator Io all floors. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. Morning Wor­ ship 8:30 a.m. and II a.m. (nursery attendant) Middle High Youth and Senior High Youth 5:30 p.m. Broadcast of worship service over WBCH AM-FM at 10:30 a.m. Mondays Children's Choir 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday Nar­ cotics Anonymous 12:00 noon. Wednesday Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursdays Bell Choir 6:30 p.m.; Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m.; Co­ Dependents Anonymous 8:30 p.m. Saturday Men's Study Group 8:15 a.m.. Co-Dependents Anonymous 9 a m. Sunday. Dec. 29 - Fish Bowl Offering for Hunger; Special Music by Organists Rob Styberski and Dorothy McMillan. Monday. Dec. 30 - Red Cross Blood Drive 1:00 to 6: 45 p.m.; Deborah UMW Circle 7: 30 p.m. Tuesday. Dec. 31 Genesis Class Fondue and Watch Night Party 7:30 p.m.; Watch Night Worship and Holy Commu­ nion 11:30 p.m. Friday. Jan. 3 Visually Impaired Persons 9:30 a.m.; Hastings Women's Club 12:00 Noon. Sunday. Sept. 5 Sacrament of Holy Communion. THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP, 2750 Wail Lake Rd Jeffrey A. Arnett, Pastor. Church Office phone 948-2549. Sunday workship 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Childrens Church. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family. MATTHIAS BARRY CO. CHURCH WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 3887 Coals Grove Rond. Pastor Ben Her­ ring. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service 10:45 a.m. first baptist church. 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings, Michigan 948-8004. James R Barrat, Asst. Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9.45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00, Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awcna Clubs; 7:00 p.m.. Teens in .Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Pryer meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir pracice. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St., Michael Anton, Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Dec. 29 - 8:00 Holy Communion, 9: 30 Church School (all ages); 10: 45 Holy Communion. Thurs­ day. Dec. 26 - 8:00 AA. Saturday, Dec. 28 - 8:00 NA. Monday. Dec. 30 - 6:00 Positive Parenting. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 904 Terry Lane (at Starr School Rosd). Philip R. Colburn, Pastor. Church phone number is 945-2170. if no answer, call 945-3355. Saturday services are: Sabbath School al 9:20 a m. (for all ages), and Worship Service at 11:00 a m. Prayer Meetings Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00 p.m. The community is invited. Sabbath, December 14 is the annual Christmas service, al 11:00 a.m. An all-church Christmas party is planned for December 14 at 6:00 p.m. Our Community Service Center. 502 E. Green Street, is open to the public on Monday and Wednesday, 9-12 noon. To make sure your needs are met. please call 945-2361 for an appointment for clothing. Bnng Your Bible. 600 Powell Rond. 1 mile East of Hastings. Our Mono: “The Bible, the whole Bi­ ble. and nothing but the Bible". Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Morning Worship. 10:30 a.m. Thursday 7:30 prayer meeting and softball for the youth. Pastor Emerilu.. Rus Sarver. Phone 945-9224. Every Sunday is Friend­ ship Day. Father Charles Fisher. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m., Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. OF WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058. Pastor Carl CHRIST, 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Ml 49058. Sunday Ser­ vices: Bible Classes 10 a m.. Wor­ ship II a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron, Minister. Phone 945-2938. Focus on the Family video series begins Sept. 4-Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. One Nation Under God Bible Corresp«'.>dencc Course. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. (The Bible Church) in Coral Gables, Fla. But, he added, "I'm very depressed with what's happening with people. They're losing their jobs." "I'm not spending as much as I usually do," Rafter said. Other shoppers interviewed around the country expressed similar concerns, no matter what their financial circumstances. "We worry about (the economy) all the time, because we see our money doesn't go as far as it used to," said Mary Jimenes, of San Antonio, Texas. "I'm lightening up (on Christmas shopping) a little bit." Jimenes, who works part-time helping at her husband's appliance service business in San Antonio, Texas, said she is making rather than buying more gifts this year. In Charlotte, N.C., Claudia Pisano said, "I'm checking the sales and being more selec­ tive. I have to - my husband's on commis­ sion (selling computers) and he's not doing as well." But there are others who are not worried. Gary Cheney of West Des Moines, Iowa, was surrounded by department store bags as he took a break during a weekend buying spree at a packed suburban mall. “We haven't cut back. We've probably spent more," he said of his family. Cheney, an orthotist-prosthetist who makes artificial limbs and braces, said there's no recession for his business, so audio equipment for cars and stereo equipment are on his shopping list. Ravonda Rembert has also escaped the tough economic times. As an admissions ad­ viser who helps the Evansville, Ind., housing authority find underprivileged people a place to live, she said her job is more in demand than ever. "I'll spend more this Christmas than I did last," she said. "More of us in my family have better-paying jobs now. God's been good." Russell Yamamoto of San Francisco is spending freely, but he saved money during the year to ensure he would have enough for Christmas. "I tend to overindulge at Christmas, espe­ cially for people who are important in my life. I've always been able to save," Ya­ mamoto said. Some shoppers blamed the government for the country's predicament ANGLICAN ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. CHURCH Part of the Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the midwest. 2415 McCann Rd., Ir­ ving, Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sunday 10:00 a.m. Holy Commu­ nion, 5 p.m. Evening Prayer. 1928 Book of Common prayer used at all services. Attend the place of worship of your choice. been on layaway," said Robbins, who lost her job nine months ago when her employer, a real estate listing company, went bankrupt. Her husband was between jobs at the time, leaving the family without medical insur­ ance. But even consumers who are working are uneasy and are shopping carefully this Christmas. A budget squeeze in Iowa has meant lay­ offs of state workers and a reorganization at the Department of Human Services, where Annabelle Flores is a supervisor. Flores doesn't think she'll lose her job, but she's apprehensive and spending less. "I'm just a little nervous about the future ...," she said. "I used to buy two or three gifts for each family member, now it's one a person." Flores ured to spend S100 each on gifts to grownups on her list. This year she's cut back to $50 to $75. Even shoppers who haven't been hurt di­ rectly by the economy are playing it safe. "Thank God I'm insulated from it" said Jack Rafter, a self-supporting owner-landlord HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings, Michigan, G. Kent Keller, Pastor. Eileen Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday. Dec. 29 9:30 and 11:10 Morning Worship Services. Nursery provided. Broad­ cast of 9:30 service over WBCH AM and FM; 9:50 Church School for All ages, including new Adult Class; 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Dining Room; 4:00 Junior High Fellowship; 5:00 Confirmation class; 6:00 Senior High Fellowship. Phone (Woodland) or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974. Worship Services Sunday, 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. 4-H meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesdays, 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers. 801 Barber Rd . Hastings Litchfield. 367-4061 HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church Streets. Philip L. Brown. Pastor. Church phone 616/945-9574. Barner free building with elevator to all floors. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. Morning Wor­ ship 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. (nursery attendant). Middle High Youth and Senior High Youth 5:30 p.m. Broadcast of worship service over WBCH AM-FM at 10:30 a m. Mondays Children's Choir 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday Nar­ cotics Anonymous 12:00 noon. Wednesday Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursdays Bell Choir 6:30 p.m.; Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m.; CoDcpcndcnu AuaoyiDUU* 8:30 p.m. Saturday Men's Study Group 8:15 a.m.; Co-Dependents Anonymous 9 a.m. Wednesday. Dec. 18 Priscilla UMW Circle 9:30 a.m.; Prayer Group 11:30 a.m.; UMW Lunchen 12:00 Noon. Saturday. Dec. 21 - Goodwill Class Christmas Party 7:00 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 22 Fourth Sunday in Advent Christmas Carol Singing at 10:50 a.m. in Sanctuary before Worship. Tuesday, Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve Candlelight Services 7:00 and 11:00 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 25 Christmas Dinner for special families 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. — by in­ vitation and reservation. Sunday, Dec. 29 - Fish Bowl Offering for Hunger; Special Music by Men's Ensemble at 11:00 a.m. service. Monday, Dec. 30 - Red Cross Blood Drive 1:00 to 6:45 p.m.; Deborah UMW Circle 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Dec. 31 • Genesis Class Fondue and Watch Night Party 7:30 p.m.; Watch Night Worship and Holy Communion 11:30 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF, GOD, 1674 West Stale Road. Hastings, Michigan, James A. Campbell, Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits. BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev. Merlin Pratt. Worship 9 a.m. and Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Wednes­ day, 9:30 a.m.. Alive in Christ Bi­ ble Study at Banfield and 7 p.m. al Country Chapel. UMYS 6.30 every Sunday night at Country Chapel ex­ cept first Sunday of the month. Banfield. _ CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. James Leitzman Pastor. Sun­ day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunda) School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday : 7:00 p.mv CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH Services for Adults. Peens and OF GOD, 502 E. Bond. Hastings. Pastor Glenn Smith, phone. Children. 948-2529. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser­ The Chuicn Page is Paid for by vice — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped The Hastings Banner, the Churches, for the handicapped. and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complsts Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hosting* and Loks Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hosting* FLEXFAB INCORPORATED ol Hasting* NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS AAembsr F.O.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway - Hailing* BOSLEY PHARMACY ’ Prescriptions" - DBS Jefferson - 945-3429 Delton Area OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6547 Lacey Rd.. Lacey. Mass: Sunday 8:30 a.m. ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 11252 Floria Delton. Masses: Satuniay, p.m.; Sunday. 11 a.m. Rd.. 5:00 CHURCH OF GOD, 7th DAY, Banfield, Michigan. Services 10 a.m. each Saturday. C.dl 671-4100, or Box 42, Bedford. Mich. 49020. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S-, Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-7285. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Nashville Area Hosting*. Michigan ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. Charles Fisher, Pastor A mission of St. Roe Catholic Church, Hastings Saturday Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass at 9:30 a.m. 770Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan \_________________________________________________________ y ( William L Thomas ( FLORIDA - William L. Thomas, 82 of Bowling Green, Florida and Gun Lake, passed away Saturday, December 21, 1991. He is survived by his daughters, Dorothy (Ken) Slocum of Fremont Mary Lou Paul of Mantua, New Jersey and Cathy (Don) William­ son of Middleville; 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Margaret. A memorial will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 27 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 9669 Kraft Avenue, S.E., Caledonia, with Reverend James Cusack, celebrant. Fami­ ly visitation 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at the Church Hall. For those who wish, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. ( Carol Isabel Roush ) FREEPORT - Carol Isabel Roush, 79 of 233 South Warren Street, Free­ port, passed away Sunday, December 22,1991 at Tendercare of Hastings. Mrs. Roush was bom on September 29,1912 in Hastings, the daughter of Forrest and Ina (Craig) Potter. She was raised in the Hastings area and attendedHMlwp Schools, gwduating in 1931 from Hasflfes High School. She was married to Dale Roush on Decem­ ber 16, 1933. Mrs. Roush was a homemaker and had previous employment at the former Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair Company and the former Egg Factory in Hastings. Also employ­ ed at the canning factory in Lake Odessa. She was a member, of Welcome Comers United Methodist Church, Welcome Corners Ladies Aid Society V.F.W. Auxiliary. Mrs. Roush is survived by distant relatives and friends, especially Ernest and Deloris Dipp and families of Freeport. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Roush on October 23, 1983. Graveside services were held Tuesday, December 24 at Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Welcome Comers United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Lewis E. Powers NASHVILLE - Lewis E. Powers, 55 of Nasvhille and lifelong Nashville area resident passed away Thursday, December 19,1991 at Community Hospital, Battle Creek. Mr. Powers was bom May 9, 1936 in Vermontville. He attended school in Nashville and Vermontville. He was a foreman at Ameri­ can Metals and Plastics in Grand Rapids in 1975 to 1985. He was also employed at Lake Odessa Machine Products from 1967 to 1974. He was married to Jan Johncock May 10, 1957 in Nashville. Their 15 year marriage ended in divorce. He enjoyed fishing, the outdoors, and traveling. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict, stationed in Cali­ fornia and Germany. Mr. Powers is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and J J. Johnson of Tucson, Arizona, Diane and Floyd Dirette of Nutley, New Jersey; son, Roderick Powers of Caledo­ nia; grandson, Jordan Johnson; mother, Bernadine Hinde of Nashville; brothers, James Powers of Nashville, Glenn (Ed) Powers of Vermontville, Milton Powers of Shelton, Washington; two uncles, Fred While of Nash­ ville and Harlow White of Saranac; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by son, Jerry Powers in 1973; father, Thomas Powers in 1985. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 21 at Maple Vally Chapel-Genther Funeral Home with Reverend Kenneth Vaught officiating. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery, Vermontville with full military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nashville VFW Post #8260. Extra Copies of The BANNER ire available throughout Greater Barry County! Dorothy L. Benton) VERMONTVILLE - Dorothy L. Benton, 87 of Vermontville passed away Thursday, December 19, 1991 at Thornapple Manor, Hastings. Mrs. Benton was bom July 24,1904 in Eaton County, the daughter of Clark and Lena (Moore) Rogers. She attended Vermontville Country Schools. She was married to Clyde Benton February 7, 1923 in Lansing. He preceded her in death August of 1984. She was a lifelong Vermontville/Nashville area resident. She fanned with her husband. She enjoyed crochet­ ing, but especially enjoyed cooking for the school kids. Mrs. Benton is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Pete and Doris Benton of Vermontville; daughters and sons-in-law, Vivian and Guy Adsit of Lansing, Roxana Mull of Belton, Missouri; eight grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, SD. and Iva Rogers of Vermontville; niece, Kathryn Hodgman of Charlotte. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 21 at Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville with Mr. Richard A. Genther officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Maple Valley Scholarship Fund. ( V1 Eric Chad DeGroote HASTINGS -Eric Chad DeGroote, 14 of Hastings, passed away Thursday, December 19, 1991 at Blodgett Hospital, Grand Rapids. He was bom on March 29, 1977 in Grand Rapids, the son of Ernie and Darlene (Stahl) DeGroote. Eric was attending Thornapple Kellogg High School where he was in the 9th grade. He was active in Soccer arid Basketball and the Band. Eric is survived by his parents; one sister, Mrs. Chris (Lynnette) Wingeier of Hastings; one brother, Jeff of Kentwood; grandmother, Zelma DeGrootc Loftus of Hastings; one niece, Stephanie Wingeier, aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 21, at the Peace Reformed Church, Middleville with Reverend F.L. Faber officiat­ ing. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery, Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thornapple Kellogg Athletic Soccer Department. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel, Clarksville. Q_________ Mina E. Warren______ HASTINGS - Mina E. Warren, 92 of Hast­ ings passed away Friday, December 20, 1991 at Thornapple Manor. She was bora on February 18, 1899 in Cedar Creek Township, the daughter of Rupert and Elva (Gates) Gates. She graduated from Shady Hillside High School in Lansing. She moved to Hastings in 1928. Mrs. Warren was married to Clyde Warren on November 24, 1917. He preceded her in death on October 17, 1967. She was employed at Long and Moore Dime Store for five years. She attended the First United Methodist Church and was active in Barry County 4-H and Barry County Extension. Mrs. Wanen is survived by one son, Phillip H. Warren of Langsburg; two daughters, Mrs. Russell (Virginia) Thornton of Charlotte, Mrs. Andrew (Patricia) Kennedy of Hastings; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; three brothers, Maynard Gates of Holt, Herbert Gates of Eaton Rapids. Merritt Gates of Bradenton, Florida. She was preceded in death by one grandson. Graveside services were held Tuesday, December 24 at Rutland Cemetery with Reverend Phi'ip L. Brown officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Michigan Heart Association. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. June Marie Holtman DELTON - June Marie Holtman, 64 of 7550 South Norris Road, Delton and formerly of Hickory Comers, passed away Sunday, December 22,1991 at the home of her daught­ er, Darlene. Mrs. Holtman was born on November 3, 1927 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Elmer and Marie (Miller) Bruner. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central in 1945. She was employed for three years in house­ keeping department at Borgess Medical Center and several years at Gilkey Lake Inn. Mrs. Holtman was a member of the Delton VFW Post #422 Auxiliary and the Hickory Comers American Legion Post #484 Auxili­ ary. She had a very special relationship with all her grandchildren and loved to dance and make people happy. Also, did latch hook, embroider­ ing and crossword puzzle books. She was married to Claus P. Holtman, Sr. on September 13,1946. He prececed her in death in 1988. Mrs. Holtman is survived by her mother, Marie Bruner of Kalamazoo; two daughters, Dawn and Gary Crapo of Delton, Darlene and Michael of Delton; four sons, James, Tom and Claus P. Holtman, Jr. all of Delton and Jerry Holtman of Battle Creek; nine grandchildren; lwq step-granddaughters and one step great­ grandchild; one lister, Mrs. Salem (Donna) Davio of Boca Raton, Florida; one brother, Max Bruner of Parchment; several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. She was also preceded in death by daughter Carolyn Holtman in 1949; father, Elmer in 1957 and sister Iris Bruner. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 24 at the Williams Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Burial was at East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Barry County, envelopes at the funeral home. Q_________ MerIR. Clemens______ RODNEY - Merl R. Clemens, 78 of Rodney passed away Friday, December 20,1991 at his residence. Mr. Clemens was bora December 24,1912 in Charlotte the son of Daniel and Myrtie Belle (Diamond) Clemens. He lived in the Hastings area as a young man. He lived in the Lake Odessa area until moving to Mecosta County in 1980. He was employed by the Smith Brothers Elevator in Lake Odessa and Woodland following his retirement from the United States Army with 20 years of service. Mr. Clemens was a longtime member and former post commander of Nashville VFW Post 8260. Mr. Clemens is survived by his sister, Dorine Wilosn of Big Rapids; three half sisters, Mrs. Kenneth (Elnora) Beckwith of Hastings, Mrs. Roger (Betty Jean) Carey of Woodland, Gertrude Merbs of Hopkins; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Monday, Decem­ ber 23 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Burial was at Fuller Cemetery. ( Garold R. McMillen WOODLAND - Garold R. McMillen. 86 of Woodland, passed away Friday, December 20, 1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. He was born July 19, 1905 in Middletown, Ohio the son of Harley and Almeda (Richard) McMillen. He graduated from Woodland High School and was married to Mercedelh M. Smith on August 25, 1929 in Ohio. Mr. McMillen was employed as an Engineer with Cark Equipment and Morrison Industrial Equipment of Grand Rapids. He was Past Master of the Woodland Masonic Lodge, Charter Member of the Wood­ land Lions Club, Member of the Zion Lutheran Church, a member of the Prayer Breakfast Club of Woodbury and the Eastern Star. Mr. McMillen is survived by his wife, Mercedeth; two sons, Carson D. McMillen of Lake Odessa, Garold Richard McMillen Jr. of Portland; five grandchildren, three great grand­ children; five brothers, Reo F. McMillen of Berrien Springs, Keith L. McMillen of Nash­ ville, LaRue McMillen of Lake Odessa, Donald McMillen of Pontiac, Rex McMillen of Evan; two sisters, Arlene Yerty of Indio, Cali­ fornia, Helen Fickes of Big Rapids; nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Monday, Decem­ ber 23, at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa, with Reverend Alan Scllman officiat­ ing. Burial was at Woodland Memorial Park. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 26, 1991 — Page 5 Woodland News by Catherine Lucas Legal Notices The elephant now has been restored to its usual place on top of the Townhouse in Woodland, with its Triends," the rooster, rhinocerous and hippo. It had been blown down during a recent wind storm. By Guest Writer Joyce F. Weinbrecht Cathy Lucas is spending the holidays in Atlanta with her daughter and family, so 1 will be covering the Woodland News in her place for the next three weeks. The Village of Woodland and Woodland Township have certainly done well in decorating their homes for the holidays. The lights are so very pretty. A tour of the Christmas light of Woodland should include the homes of the Arthur Meads, the Lester Formans, the Ron Carpenters, the Paul McLeods, the Cronks and the Sandbrooks, to name just a few. If you have a chance, drive downtown in Battle Creek after dark and look at the Inter­ national Festival of Lights. It is well done and worth the trip. The park along the river by the Old Depot is a wonderful of designs all lighted. Dr. Jeanne Fisher of Grand Rapids, Ohio, formerly of Woodland, spent the weekend of Dec. 21 with her sister, Jcyce F. Weinbrecht, attending the family Christmas festivities. Woodland has a new fire chief. David Niethamer was elected to the position at the Dec. 7 meeting of the Woodland Township volunteer firemen. Doug Hoort was elected to the position of assistant chief. Carol and Bod Stadel are looking forward to celebrating Christmas with a family gather­ ing at their home. Their children, Debbie. Doug, David and Darrell, and their families will be there. Flossie Curtis entertained the Thompsons from Grand Ledge, Freeport and Grand Rapids at her apartment on Wednesday, Dec. 18. They had a grand time together. Flossie will be spending Christmas Eve with her niece and nephew, Dorothy and Kenneth Priddy, and Christmas Day with Mary and Ernie Rasey, who are also her niece and nephew. Lucille Raffler’s family will have their Christmas celebration at the home of Darwin Raffler. Jean Burkle spent Thanksgiving Day with Bonnie Miller in Lansing. The Woodland Commission on Aging had their Christmas party on Friday, Dec. 20. The tables were decorated in the holiday motif and the choices of desserts and goodies was abundant. Construction of the A & L Quik Stop owned by Al Hamlin is moving along well under the guidance of Jim Stowell. The building is near­ ly completed at this time and should be open­ ing quite soon. The “Flying Elephant" is back on top of the Townehousc, back in good repair where he is watching the holiday events of the village. Hopefully, he won’t be “flying" again very soon. The village was sadden to learn that Gerold McMillen passed away Friday, Dec. 20, at 11:30 a.m. at Pennock Hospital. He had been at Tendercare in Hastings for a time before going into Pennock. It was expected that he would be returning there soon. Emil Baitinger and Ed Reiser of Woodland, now both living at Thornapple Manor, have been quite ill this past week. Both were sent to Pennock Hospital. Baitinger is now back at Thornapple Manor, but Reiser is still at Pennock. Kendal Curtis was in Pennock Hospital last week undergoing some tests. He returned home on Friday. Dec. 20. Elaine Benner continues to improve at home with some limited restriction of activities. Alma Kruger has just returned from Yuma. Ariz., where she visited her aunt and cousin. While she was there, she visited the San Diego Zoo. She also visited the Crystall Cathedral and saw ‘‘The Glory of Christmas." She said she feels that the Crystal Cathedral is something everyone should have the opportunity to see. Postmaster Isla Devries and husband Bob will be celebrating Christmas with her son and his family in Portage. Her daughter, Sarah, will be home for the holidays. Sarah lives in Fremont, Calif., and has visited with Harold and Nell Stanndard on two occasions. Among those entertaining family for Christmas will be Gayle Williams and Ann Eash, employees of the Woodland branch of the Ionia National Bank. John Wickham, son of mail carrier Jim Wickham, is home for the holidays. John is stationed on the U.S. Ranger and was in the Persian Gulf conflict. The Ranger is presently in San Diego. If you wish to have an item included in the “Woodland News” column of the Hastings Banner, please call Joyce F. Weinbrecht 945-5471. Next week the deadline is Dec. 28. A merry Christmas to everyone. File No. 91-20768-NC In the matter of Matthew Eugene Gieeeler. TAKE NOTICE: On Thursday. January 9, 1992 at 9:00 a.m., in the probate courtroom, 220 W. Court St.. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Show Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of Matthew Eugene Gieseler to Matthew Eugene Brumm. This change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent. 12-20-91 Jennifer Murphy 517 N. State St. Nashville. Ml 49073 852 1641 Lane Brumm 336 N. State St. Nashville. Ml 49073 852-9048 (12/26) Send...The BANNER to afriend. It makes an ideal gift! Call Us to Subscribe: (616) 946-8051 in Community Needs Fund will help Barry County residents The Barry County Department of Social Services is assisting families in emergency situations through donations to the Community Needs Fund. The fond was established eight years ago and is only used when all other resources are exhausted. Assistance, in the past, has been given to those families needing food, clothing, fuel, medical assistance and shelter and to those faced with utility and water shut-offs and other emergency needs. This year, many people in the county are in need due to cutbacks caused by Michi­ gan's austere fiscal situation, according to County DSS Director Ron Decker and Volunteer Coordinator Don Rewa. Some county residents are without heat or utilities and there aren't any federal or state programs available to meet their needs, they said. Some of these people are being helped through the Community Needs Fund which receives donations from area residents and organizations. During the holiday season, donations are being requested by DSS to assist families in need. Since DSS is a non-profit organization, donations may be used as a de­ duction on federal income tax returns. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of mortgage made by KRAIG FREDRICKS, a single man and Vicki L. BUSH, a single woman to EXCHANGE FINANCIAL COR­ PORATION, a Michigan corporation Mortgagee, dated 12th December 1989. and recorded on December 13, 1989 in Liber 492 on page 590 Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgage to AMERICA S MORTGAGE COMPANY an Illinois corporation, now known os, a MOR­ TGAGE COMPANY. an Illinois corporation by on assignment dated 11th April, 1990, and recorded on April 19, 1990, In Liber 497 on page 911, Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY SEVEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FORTY ONE and 36/100 DOLLARS ($57,141.36) In­ cluding Interest at 9.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, ot the Barry County. Court House, In Hostings, Michigan at 11:00 o'clock o.m. on February 6, 1992. Said premises ore situated in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and ore describ­ ed os: A parcel of land in the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 10, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, described as beginning at a point 421.56 feet North of Southeast corner of said Section 10, thence North 76 degrees 41 minutes West 724 feet for the ploce of beginning of the land herein described, thence North 76 degrees 41 minutes. West 103.43 feet, thence North 1 degree 29 minutes. West 603.7 feet, thence South 63 degrees 26 minutes East 113.30 feet, thence South 1 degree 29 minutes. East 576.8 feet to the ploce of beginning. The redemption period shall be six months from the dote of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, In which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dote of such sale. Dated: August 8. 1991 Peter E. O'Rourke 200 First Federal Bldg., Detroit, Michigan 48226 A MORTGAGE COMPANY, an Illinois corporation Assignee of Mortgagee (1 /23) PUBLIC NOTICE File No. 91-313-DM DONALD J. SHAFER. JR.. Plaintiff JUDY LEE SHAFER. Defendants Bruce W. Geo (P23696) Attorney for Plaintiff 607 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 At a session of said Court, held in the District Courtroom in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, this 3rd day of December. 1991. PRESENT: Honorable Richard M. Shuster This matter having come before the Court pur­ suant to the Motion of Plaintiff, and the Court be­ ing otherwise duly informed In the premises, now. therefore. IT IS ORDERED that Judy Lee Shafer. Defendant in the above entitled couse. in which Plaintiff seeks a Judgment of Divorce from the bonds of matrimony, shall file an Answer or take other ac­ tion permitted by law or Court Rule on or before ’ the 9th day of January 1992, by filing an answer or other appropriate pleadings with the 5lh Circuit Court. 220 W. Court Street. Hastings. Michigan. 49058, and that should Defendant fail to take such action, a Default Judgment wiii oe entered against her for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed in this cose. fT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that a copy of this Order shall be published once each week In the Hastings Banner for throe consecutive weeks and a proof of publication shall be filed in this Court. . Richard M. Shuster, District Judge Drafted by: Bruce W. Gee SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE AND FISHER 607 North Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 (1/2) State «f McMbmi Pretate Court County of Barry CLAIMS NOTICS 20765-IE Estate of Gary J. Terburg, Deceased. Social Security Number 380-54-7711. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest In the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whose last known address was 10694 Sever Rood. Delton. Ml 49046 died 9/27/91. An Instrument dated 1 /18/75 has been admitted as the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will bo forever barrod unless presented to the independent personal representative. Garrett P. Terburg. 36231 Cherry, Gobles. Ml 49055. or to both the Independent per­ sonal representative and the Barry County Probate Court, Hastings, Michigan 49058, within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estalo will be therofter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to II. ' ’ " James C. DeVries (PI 2731) 229 East Michigan, Suite 340 Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (616)344-3800 (12/26) niver II, ITVI Adopted amendments to the general fund ex­ penditure budget. (Township Board and Super­ visors office). Held hearing on Dangerous Building Ordinance violation: 11845 W. Pine Lake Rd. — confirmed hearing officer findings and ordered demolition, also copy of bids to be sent to Mr. Scatterday. Adopted Resolution regarding fee structure for charge for Fieedom of Information Request under PA 442 of 1976. Discontinued use of temporary part time patrolmen as of 12-12-91. Voted to allow those that were temporary port time to be sworn in as volunteer patrolmen if they opt to be. Ratified postage of $1.000.00. Approved payment of BPH Fire Dept, labor bill­ ing of $1,901.50 and $61.01 In employer costs. Approved payment of Superior billing of $361.33 and amended the budget for same. Tabled recycling request until January meeting. Approved leave of absence of D. Herzog thru 2-29-91 (PLFD). Approved outstanding bills totaling $15,183.16. Janette Fmig, Clerk Attested to. by: Supervisor Andrews (12/26) D. How to Keep Your under & GOOD SPIRITS Lung Association Township Clerk This ordinance was published on December 26. 1991. (12/26) AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION* Happy New Year! -LASTMENU FOR 1991 Alaskan ex 995 Snow Crab Legs........ IA $1 4®® Land-N-Sea............... $2095 W......... $1300 New York $4050 Strip Steak................ ’ IA Seafood En Croute... *4.25 *4.50 Sunday: Creamed Chicken w/Blscult............ *4.50 CLOSED Christmas E«e Dey at 3 p.m. . CLOSED Christmas FRIDAY All The Fish You Can Eat.................... SATURDAY and SUNDAY: Fried Chicken MuMd Potatoes. Gravy, Salad........... December 20. 1991 PERMIT NO. MI0050822 BPH FIRE DEPT. The Michigan Water Resource Commission pro­ poses to issue a new discharge permit to: BarryPrairieville-Hope Fire Department for a facility located at 201 East Orchard Rood. Delton. Michigan 49046. The applicant is engaged in a groundwater remediation involving gasoline. The applicant proposes to discharge thirty-six thou­ sand (36,000) gallons per day of treated ground­ water to Crooked Lake via storm drain and sewers, in Section 6. TIN. R9W. Barry County. Crooked Lake has been designated os protected waters' and given special protection under Rule 98(4) of the Part 4 Rules of the Water Resources Commission. Comments or objections to the draft permit received by January 20. 1992 will be considered In the final decision to Issue the permit. Persons desiring Information regarding the draft permit, procedures for commenting, or requesting a hear­ ing. should contact: Michael Bitondo. Permits Sec­ tion, Surface Water Quality Division. Department of Natural Resources. P.O. Box 30028. Lansing. Michigan 48909. telephone: 517-335-3303. Copies of the public notice and draft permit may be obtained at the Surface Water Quality Division District Office located at the Plainwell District Of­ fice. 621 North lOlh Street, P.O. Box 355. Plainwell. Michigan 49080 telephone 6)6-685-9886. (12/26) ORDER TO ANSWER 0291300001020030010002023202 1 Legal Notice State of Michigan rTOMt* WUn County of Barry PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING ADOPTED: 12-10-91 EFFECTIVE: On the day of publication. 12-26-91 An ordinance to create and establish an annuity or pension plan for the officers and employees of BALTIMORE Township and to authorize the township supervisor and township clerk to con­ tract, in the name ol the township, for such plan; to define those classes of officers and employees who shall be covered by such annuity or pension plan; to set forth the respective per centum shares which BALTIMORE town»hip and the officers and employees shall contribute to the premium or charges arising under such annuity or pension con­ tract and to further provide for the deduction of contributions from officers' and employees' com­ pensation; to establish the time at which present and future emloyees shall become eligible for such plan and to ‘urther establish the normal retire­ ment date for al! employee*: to provide a method for non-coverage of on officer or employee of the annuity or pension plan; Io sot tortn a date wherein each person covered under the annuity or pension plan shall have a vested right or interest in such plan; to ratify and confirm the validity of any annuity or pension plan in existence on the ef­ fective date of this ordinance; and to repeal all or­ dinances or parts of any ordinances in conflict herewith. THE TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN ORDAINS: SECTION I. This ordinance shall be known and cited os the "TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE PENSION PLAN ORDINANCE." Pursuant to Act #27 of the Public Acts of 1960, as amended, the Township of BALTIMORE hereby creates and establishes an annuity or pension plan and program for the pensioning of it's officers and employees, and. lor such purposes, also authorizes the township clerk and the township supervisor to contract, in the name of the township subject to approval of the township board, with any company authorized to transact such business within the State of Michigan for annuities or pensions. and c< eochf and e All State of Michigan in th. 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Jefferson k?<>1 ■ISm Downtown Hastings CSZ3 �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 26, 1991 Ijewpoints Hastings decked out nicely for the holidays I tastings and its environs have done it again - decked themselves out beautifully in more than just boughs of holly. The city and surrounding country are demonstrating the holiday spirit for all to see. Many residences in the city and in nearby rural areas have taken great care to offer impressive and tasteful Christmas lighting arrangements for cverbody's visual delight. Some folks have gone as far as saying they believe this year's lighted holiday decorations are the best ever. The city's downtown looks attractive, as usual. Coupled with the residential and business decorations, they make Hastings a showcase that people from other areas may want to visit It is not unusual for people to drive as many as 30 or 40 miles on an evening to be entertained by marvelous visual displays. For example, some local folks have driven to Byron Center in the past, and this year many have taken in the beautiful Festival of Lights in Battle Creek. So, impressive Christmas lighting can be good for the economic health of the community, in that they can serve as a drawing card for tourists. Furthermore, dressing our homes and businesses to the hilt shows everyone that we've caught the holiday spirit. For those who have not had the chance yet, it's not too late to catch the local displays and there's still time to see the Festival of Lights in Battle Creek. Regardless, all those who worked hard to put their best foot forward for the holidays in the Hastings area deserve a great deal of praise. Victim of molestation was exploited Dear editor: Enough is enough! Sure, we as Americans have the freedom of speech and there is freedom of press: but what has happened to professional newsreporting? Once again. The Banner has shown poor taste.' i ac Court News in the Dec. 19 issue was appalling. There was no justified reason to write explicit information concerning the molestation of a 10-year-old boy. Yes. a crime was committed... but it was not necessary to exploit the happening for a news article. The child was hurt tremendously — isn’t that enough? If a reader wants ex­ ploitation or slanderous articles, he or she knows where to purchase them. As parents, we have the responsibility to protect our children, provide the necessary needs and teach them good morals. We are butting our heads against walls when such junk is accessible for the children at schools. Child abuse has become a big problem in our society. We can not be naive to the problem dealing with sexual abuse. How do we solve the problem? Sexual abuse has been on ongiong problem for many years. Such an article, as what was written in The Banner definitely does not help. So... please clean up your act — or perhaps your reporters need a refresher course on how to write effectively! Andrea Schmidt Hastings Editor’s Note: If the Banner did not report on these matters, the public could be led In­ to the false impression that “it can’t hap­ pen here.” Help the economy, buy American made! To the editor. Is the economy really fixable? I'm lucky. I was able to enter an appren­ ticeship just out of high school. Now I’m a sheet metal journeyman. My job outlook is better than most. Lately, with everyone losing their jobs I found myself wondering why, how can 1 help change it? Well. I alone can’t, but if I and one other person try, it is possible. Everyone is relying on the government to fix it. If a hand­ ful of people and I refuse to buy foreign pro­ ducts unless absolutely necessary, it will make a difference. j Hsings Banner) Devcted to the Interests of Barry County since 1856 oublished by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of JAd Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President Stephen Jacobs Treasurer If someone cares enough to spend money on American products for one year, they may save one job. I’m not talking about cards, either. Entertainment products, lawn mowers, shovels, tools and textiles are extremely im­ portant. Almost everything purchasable is available American made or imported. I think we need to take time to read the label and maki the right choice. Someone needs to tell the public to wake up! James W. Bower Hastings Michigan State’s ag economist’s ‘megatrends’ are alarming To the editor: Jake Ferris, Michigan State University Ex­ tension Ag economist, talked about farming megatrends in the Dec. 10 Reminder. It sounded like big and like most ag economists, he didn't say it’s bad. Ferris’ description trends in agriculture’s future in­ dicated that that’s just the way it is. At any rate, like most land grant univer­ sities, M.S.U. and its economists seem to have little enthusiasm for slowing the trend to mega farms. Ferris seemed to pin agriculture's hopes for the future on computers, as government farm programs continue to be gutted. Farmers are supposed to depend more on forward con­ tracts. futures and options and less on govern­ ment programs. Nothing was said about concentration in the market place, with mega corporations con­ trolling commodity prices. Nothing was said of playing the futures and contracting game with a system riddled with insider and dual trading. Of dealing with board of trade crooks and expecting to come out ahead. Ferris didn’t say it, but the future he described is one that regularly ends up with 50,000 to 100,000 superfarms in the U.S. He touched briefly on the proposed North American Free Trade Agreement. He didn't say it. but it’s an agreement that will bring U.S. farmers down to the level of Mexican peasant farmers, until' such time as mega farms take over. Land values will plummet as farm prices and income suffer further declines. Mr. Ferris indicated that by the end of the decade government will be providing less sup­ port for production agriculture. 1 disagree. By this time the superfarms will pretty much be in place and will be crying to government that they can’t possibly produce enough food without help. * There was no justice for animals To the editor: A woman recently charged with cruelty to animals received a sentence of probation and she will be allowed to keep up to three animals. How could this be possible? Allowing a woman to once again have animals in her charge, knowing of past experiences. 1 would ike to voice this on behalf of all of "God’s Creatures.” We should stop any more injustices from taking place. Julie Jarvis Hastings Public Opinion: Letters Free Trade agreements notwithstanding, agricultural subsidies will again become a way of life. If not that, then much of our food supply will be imported, if available, having been produced cheaper with slave labor. None of the trauma that has occurred within family farm agriculture needed to happen. It has happened because multi-national corpora­ tions want to control food. They have had willing allies in the political system and the land grant university system. Carl Mcllvain President. Michigan Farmers Union Hastings Let’s complain about insurance rates Dear editor: I do not know about the rest of you, but I just received my car insurance renewal for the next six months. I noticed a $64.40 increase on my personal injury protection. Well, also enclosed was a little note about the increase and why. Well, because of these great government of­ ficials that ^thought we voted labs 2 have just allowed the screws to be,pql |o us, royally. The indrease is because of die new "catastrophic insurance’’ garbage. Because so many people get away with suing for astronomical amounts, doctors and hospitals sometimes charging too much, etc., and we have to pay. Personally. I would rather decide how much coverage I want and pay accordingly, but obviously the government does not think I have enough brains to make that decision, nor do they think we Americans already pay too much now. When I complained before, I was told to do comparison shopping. I did, and there is not enough difference for me to change insurances. . ... . ... ............ This letter is a plea to everyone out there who pays car insurance write your state government officials and complain, and com­ plain hard! Maybe if we ail do, we can make a difference. Debra James Hastings Write Us A Letter! The Hastings Benner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: •Make your letter brief and to the point. •Letters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must include their signature, address and phone number. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. BoxB Hastings, Ml 49058 What was biggest story in ’91? The year 1991 is coming to a close and it was eventful in terms of news, na­ tionally and internationally. What comes to your mind as the most significant John Jacobs Vice President Frederic Jacobs Secretary Newsroom David T. Young /Editor) Elaine Gilbert /Assurant Editor) Todd Tubergen isoons Editor) Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Sue Hinckley Sandra Ponsetto Jett Kaczmarczyk Sharon Miller Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8a m - 5 30p.m.; Saturday 8a.m. -noon. Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Denise Howell Phylis Bowers Subscription Rates: $13 per year tn Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16 50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P O Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 • cond Class Postage Paid Hastings, Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) Jo Ann Seeber, Hastings: Emerson Struble, Hastings: “Probably the release of “The breakup of the the hostages in Lebanon.” Soviet Union. I guess. C.B. Long, Coats Grove: Mike Bozar, Holt, Mich. “Probably the country falling into recession. It affects everyone in the “The fall of the Soviet empire and the world coming together more.” United States.” Bob Westfall, Martin Ringleka, Hastings: Freeport: “The Persian Gulf War and its effect on the U.S. “Operation Desert Storm.” job situation and the economy.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 26, 1991 — Page 3 Lights bring Christmas magic to Hastings area by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer Twinkling lights of red and green bring Christmas cheer to all who pass by. So say the folks who brave the December ice and cold to decorate their houses for the holidays. As much fun as it is for passersby to view, homeowners in Hastings say it's just as satisfying for them to put up the displays. "1 like seeing people go by and stop and look," said Gary Snider. "The Holly Trolly drives by and rings its bell." Snider's home at 819 S. Benton St. fea­ tures some 500 lights. "This year 1 added 200 more lights," he said. Snider isn't the only enthusiast who builds bigger and better displays ea.h year. Larry Forman's Christmas display began three years ago with a Nativity scene on the gable of his home at 806 S. Park St. But it has grown ever since. Beginning with the Nativity scene, For­ man added three wise men and a camel last year, and shepherds and a boy this season. "I was laid off when I did the first one, and every year I’ve been adding to it," he said. “If we have it next year, I've got another addition in mind." On the north side of town, Harley and Mary Marsh are known for their elaborate set ups. Last year the Marshes set up 200 lighted milk jugs in front of their home. This year they passed on the milk jugs in favor of a lit­ tle tree in front and lights along the drive­ way. “It took almost an hour to light up those jugs," Marsh recalled. The Marsh home at 1738 N. Broadway is one of several homes featuring bright lights and colorful displays on the west side of the street heading out of town. “These three houses really cheer up the neighborhood," Marsh said. Residents spend anywhere from hours to weeks setting up for the season. All say they do it for one reason: "Just of the enjoyment of it," Marsh said. "It makes us happy." Here are a few more homes in Hastings with displays worth seeing: •Robert Francisco, 1212 N. Boltwood St. •Earl Endsley 1227 N. Boltwood St. •Garry and Kim Townsend, 722 S. Mont­ gomery St •Tom Campbell. 304 S. Washington St. Many Hastings homes are on display for the holidays. A house on Bond Street (above) is outlined in light. The Forman home on Park Street (upper right) has a Nativity scene on the roof. A house on South Street (right) features minia­ tures nutcrackers guarding the door. The Snider house (below) is a favorite stop for rid­ ers on the Holly Trolly. 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Choose from socks, underwear, piluchos and diapers in assorted styles, fabrics and colors. 25% OFF BOYS’ & GIRLS’ SOCKS & UNDERWEAR Save on our entire collection of socks and underwear for boys and girls. Choose from a wide selection in comfortable fabrics. Sale price* oUectrve through Saturday, January 11. ___ HOURS: ^7 I---------- I^WBII Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; CMurHow Oom C.Qn r. m Saturday 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. JCPenney DOWNTOWN HASTINGS_________ _/ �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 26, 1991 Area man finishes an icy work of art Hastings Schools may sign contract with Rural Vision firm by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Hastings Area School Board has authorized Superintendent Carl Schoessel to investigate and, if appropriate, sign a contract with Rural Vision, which could entitle the school to several thousand dollars and access to educational programming. Rural Vision is a microwave broadcasting firm that offers many of the same channels and services as cable companies such as Triad and Americable to low population rural areas usually passed up by the cable firms. The company is looking to expand its operations to Barry County and surrounding areas by installing a microwave tower in the Gun Lake area. Rural Vision representatives have met with school officials in the Kent, Ottawa, Barry and Allegan county intermediate school districts to discuss entering into a contract with interested schools. The broadcasting firm is offering a package of incentives to rural schools in the area willing to enter into a 10-year contract. In exchange for applying for a block of four of the 16 fixed service educational channels reserved by the FFC for school use, and signing over access to those channels, the schools are being offered $7,500 in cash, access to Tie-In, a national educational program geared toward teachers, and the equipment needed to receive the program. If Schoessel signs a contract with Rural Vision, the school district would receive $1,000 just for applying to the FCC-for access to the stations, $4,000 when the contract is signed and $2,800 for first-year royalty rights. In addition, Hastings High School and Middle School would be given equipment to receive access to Tie-In, valued at about $1,200. And, if the system is not operational within a year, the school district would receive an additional $7,500. "We could have $7,800 cash in hand this year," said Schoessel. "For the remaining years of the 10-year contract, we would receive Tie-In free, $6,500 free and clear and all the equipment needed to add Tie-In to the existing Channel One Network." Schoessel noted that Rural Vision representatives originally had sought to install its microwave tower in either Kent or Ottawa counties, but changed their plans because ofgeological considerations. He also noted that school officials in those districts were impressed with Rural Vision and .were seriously considering entering into a contract with the firm. In the Allegan Intermediate School District, Hopkins, Otsego and Plainwell schools already have signed contracts with Rural Vision. Delton and Middleville schools have vetoed the Rural Visions offer, but only because they already have satellite dishes and access to the educational programing being offered. Schoessel said he hopes to apply for access to the stations before Jan 1. At that time changes in FCC regulations will allow private companies to apply for access to educational channels reserved for schools and enter, inttf contracts with firms like Rural Vision. After discussing the school district's liability for programming once it enters into a contract with the broadcasting and being assured by Schoessel that the chances of offensive programming being offered by Rural Vision were "slim," the school board's response to the proposed contract was positive. "I think television is a fantastic tool when utilized," said Trustee Mark Feldpausch. "I think if we can put money in our (the school district's) pockets and utilize this to our advantage then we are using television instead of letting il bse us. "1 say gofor it," he concluded. Living nativity in Middleville A live nativity was featured at the United Methodist Church for the five nights before Christmas from 6 to 8 p.m. Different volunteers took turns standing in for wise men over the three nights. The Rev. Lynn Wagner, (left to right) Pat Wagner and Elizabeth Wagner were part of the scene on Saturday evening. Featured in this scene were painted life-like wooden figures of Joseph. Mary and the baby Jesus, the creations of Nancy Jones. Hastings Band Boosters Wishes the entire community a Happy Holiday Season and would like to thank the community for their support, especially those who helped us with the Count Basie Concert. Flex Fab McDonalds JCPenney Lynn T. McConnell, D.D.S. Bosley Pharmacy Barry County Lumber Home Center Hastings Manufacturing Co. Andrus of Hastings Dewey's Sales & Service Daniel R. Gole, D.D.S. Tom's Market Colin Cruttenden Electric T & M Tire Service Hastings Savings & Loan The Reminder The Banner J-Ad Graphics Admiral Ship Stores Barlow Florist by Sharon B- Miller Staff Writer It began as a project to build a snowman in the front yard of their home on Lake view Drive at Podunk Lake, then the artist in Larry Lippert began to come out. Suddenly, he and the kids had a new adven­ ture in the works — an ice sculpture. "The snow was packing really good.” said Lippert, who is known to his friends as "Bonner.” "We had this big mound of snow and were trying to think of what to make out of it. We decided we wanted something special for the holiday season.” Then they began thinking in another vein: maybe they could build something that would have a special meaning for the season. And that is how the larger-than-life ice sculpture of the Virgin Mary came into being. The figure started out at about nine feet, with the base twice its present size. “I had to scale things down once I made the head and facial features.” Bonner said. "The robe really made things easy." He used a machete, a broom handle and a plastic ruler as tools to pack and carve the figure while the kids brought more and more snow for the project. For the delicate facial features, he carved with a spoon; Becky Hudson agreed to get in on the pro­ ject and posed in the cold, holding her hand., in a prayerful position long enough so Bonner could get the right perspective for the figure’s arms. What for most people would look impossi­ ble was just a challenge for Lippert. He has drawn and sketched all his life, though he hasn't had much time for it lately. He does oc­ casionally do custom sign work and enjoys writing shon stories, along with sketching. The cold weathqr tempered the children’s enthusiasm for the!project, but the two girls built a snowman in the back yard and helped where they could on the ice sculpture. “I wanted to make a manger complete with Working on an Ice sculpture was a new and Interesting adventure for children Tim Leach, left, Jennifer Gebert and Amber Lippert, posing in the melting snow beside her father, Larry “Bonner" Lippert. Lippert did the ac­ tual sculpturing of the Virgin Mary. baby and blanket to sit in front of Mary," Bonner said. "But six hours out in the snow was enough. We all got pretty cold." . Also in the plans was the idea to mist the figure with blue paint and put a light on it, but the change in weather to thawing temperatures has put a damper on that idea. "11’11 be about two feet tall by tomorrow at the rate the snow is melting,” Bonner said. "But, it was fun to make, and a lot of peo­ ple have driven by to look at it. Maybe it’ll make them think about the season more. ’ ’ Barry-Eaton Health Dept, to raise fees by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Some fees charged by the Barry-Eaton District Health Department for sewer and well permits will go up on Feb.l. A new, more comprehensive "site evaluation" will replace "vacant land reviews" put in place at the same time, said Director of Environmental Health James Schnackenberg. As it stands now, a "vacant land review" costs $55; a sewage permit, $85; and a well permit, $50. With the change in February, the "site evaluation" fee will be $85, the sewage permit $40 and the writ permit $60. Schnackenberg said the site evaluation is much more detailed than the vacant land review. With the site evaluation, all the information needed for a well or septic permit is gathered, and with some exceptions, is good for three years. . "The attractive feature of this system is that once a parcel of property has an approved site evaluation on file, all information necessary for the issuance of a permit will be already available to us. thus additional site visits may not be necessary,” Schnankenberg said. "This process will mean that an approved site evaluation is kept on file for up to three years, and if the same or different owner seeks to obtain the installation permit and if the proposed development is the same as was proposed at the time of site evaluation, then we can proceed to permit issuance without delay or added site visits. The approved site evaluation report can also be used by sellers or realtors for marketing purposes," he added. For "other than single- and two-family sites," tlie site evaluation fee will be $85, sewage permit (less than 1,000 gallons per day) goes from $85 to $75; over 1,000 gallons per day, from $150 to $125, with the well permit fee staying at $100. Most of the added expense will be that the site evaluation fee will be required. Another change involves mortage evaluations, and will go into effect on Jan.l, 1992. A complete well and septic evaluation, including lab fees, which now is set at $105, will go to SI35. A well permit only (if a municipal sewer), will go from $80 to $90, and sewer only, (if municipal water) will increase from S80 to $90. "We are looking forward to the increased Nurturing . SuSl«*n*n0 ■ • Helping Qrowtng Were right around It* corner or fuel • phone caM «w«y. Making a difference **^7 d»Y efficiency the changes will bring to us," Schnackenberg said. In Kent County, a representative of the Kent County Health Department permit section said the vacant land evaluation fee for a single-family site is $35 for the first hour and $59.89 for each subsequent hour. The evaluation for water and septic for mortage use is $50. The application for a sewage permit is $35. Private homes are not required to have a permit for a well in Kent County. However, a completed well log, made out by the well driller, and containing environmental information as well as location and depth of the well is mandated by the health department In structures for more than 25 people, a Type II permit for public water is needed in Kent County, and costs $75. The fees are set for Barry and Eaton District Health Department by the Board of Health, which consists of three members of the Barry County Commissioners and three commissioners from the Eaton County Board. ’ Settlement, continued from Page 1 — The city also will keep 50-foot subsurface utilities easements, which is exactly what the council'wanted. "The city is getting out of it what it intended, a utility easement," he said. A group of residents, including current Councilman Donald Spencer, filed suit against the city in 1986 after it purchased the abandoned railroad property from Penn Central. The residents claimed the land, which abutted their properties, must revert back to the owners, according to the original deeds. One of the portions of land in question is on State Street, the other parcels are west of the city limits near Airport Road. Spencer, because he was one of the plaintiffs, was excluded from the closed session. He officially abstained from voting on the settlement In another matter Monday evening, council agreed to contribute $500 to a new recycling plan offered by the county. Barry County Coordinator Judy Peterson, in a letter to the council, explained that Recycling in Barry County (RiBC) is getting out of the effort effective June 1 because of a lack of funding. The county's alternative plan is to have the 16 townships and the City of Hastings each contribute $500, which it will match. Those municipalties that already operate a recycling center will be paid $500 by the county to cover the costs of operation. The money collected- from the city, townships and the county then would be put into a solid waste fund and used by the Solid Waste Oversight Committee to continue to fund recycling programs. In other business, the council: • Decided to sell a small parcel of property on Court Street for $500 to Bob Edwards, who wants to use the land to build a handicapped accessible entrance to his restaurant. Edwards told the council that he plans to have two entrances, from the north and south, and he wants to close the existing entrance. • Accepted the low bid of Ayers, Lewis, Norris and May for engineering services on the new water treatment plant. The firm's bid of $197,000 was more than $60,000 lower than the runner-up company’s bid of $262,000, from McNamee, Porter and Seeley. City officials said that cost was not the only factor in the decision. Spencer said the city checked references on Ayers, Lewis, Norris and May and found the company reputable. Spencer added that now is a good time to make plans for building the water plant because interest rates are low. Mayor Pro Tern David Jasperse said, "We didn't rush the selection process, but we're trying to get plans ugether by May.” • Officially adopted Ordinance No. 248, which repeals many old regulations governing local taxi service. However, the measure insists that taxi companies have adequate liability insurance. • Approved a request from Police Chief Jerry Sarver to attend, with necessary expenses, the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police Mid-Winter Training Conference Feb. 5-7 in Grand Rapids. • Acknowledged a letter from the Barry County Sheriffs Department thanking Sarver and the Hastings Police Department for its cooperation and assistance in a recent drug operation that resulted in arrests of seven people. . • Bid farewell to Council Members William Cusack and Esther Walton, both of whom decided not to seek re-election in last November’s election. Cusack has served on the council since 1976, Walton since 1984. Cusack also was chairman of the Finance and Personnel Committee, was a volunteer fireman and was a member of the Planning Commission. Walton was chairwoman of the Parks and Recreation and Insurance comittecs and was the council's liaison with the Library Board. Proclamations honoring both were read and they were presented with gag gifts from the mayor. Letters of congratulations to both from former council members Mary Spackman and Kenneth Miller also were read. Perhaps the most interesting gifts were orange parking meters, which Gray said represented "the most time-consuming issue to come before this council. This is so you will never forget." Walton answered with the quip, "There isn't anything that pleases me more." Gift the gift of... LOCAL NEWS Give a subscription to SHARING IS CARING The Hastings Banner Your Hometown Newspaper— Call 948-8051 �Volleyball teams ready for debuts Health Dept, fees to go up Hastings " Banner THURSDAY. DECEMBER 26. 1991 by Sandra Ponselto Staff Writer The Hastings Education Association and the Hastings Area School Board have reached an early tentative agreement on a two-year contract that includes annual 5.5 percent increases each year. The School Board voted unanimously during a special session Friday afternoon to approve the contract, which would take effect July 1. The HEA tentatively has scheduled a meeting for Wednesday, Jan. 29, to discuss and possibly ratify the proposed contract, according to HEA President Marcia Freridge. Expert on AIDS to speak Jan. 2 Dr. Herman Batts, author and lec­ turer, will talk about the issue of “AIDS in the 1990s" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, for the next meeting of the Gun Lake Area Chamber of Commerce at Bay Pointe Restaurant. Dr. Batts is regarded as an authority on AIDS and he has served as an infec­ tious disease consultant for the West Michigan area since 1980. He now ser es on the staffs of two area hospitals and is manager of clinical research at the Upjohn Company in Kalamazoo. The public is in invited to sit in on the presentation at no charge. For those in­ terested, a social hour will be at 5:30 p.m. and dinner, for $10 per person, will be at 6:30. For more information, call the chamber office at 672-7822. AAUW planning ‘Great Decisions’ The Hastings branch of the America^ Association of University Women will have a "Great Decisions" discussion group meet for eight weeks, starting ear­ ly in 1992. The discussions will be based on the Foreign Policy Association’s 1992 edi­ tion of the "Great Decisions” briefing book. The meeting usually will take place in local AAUW members’ homes. Some of the topics that will be covered include the U.S. domestic and global agenda for the ’90s, the Middle East after Operation Desert Storm, the refugee crisis. Latin America, the en­ vironment, Africa, the growing AIDS crisis, and the breakup of the Soviet Union into commonwealths. Membership in the AAUW is not necessary in order to take part in the series of discussions. There is an $11 charge to cover the cost of the book. For more information, call 948-2347 or 945-5152. Mayor’s race set in Gun Lake "Incumbent Gun Lake Mayor" Nona Miller will face challenges from four other politicaos this year in the race for the ceremonial post during the annual Gun Lake Winter Festival. There are no official duties for the Gun Lake mayor, but the winner of the race will be able to be grand marshal of the annual Winterfest parade. Among Nona Miller’s challengers will be her husband, Boyce, and Gun Lake Women’s Club President Ann Koelsch, Wintenest Broomball Contest Coor­ dinator Alex Liceagea and Bob Kaczanowski of Sam’s Joint. The first "caucus," billed as a blatent attempt to buy votes, will be at the Gun Lake Inn at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7. The "voters” can vote early and often by purchasing raffle tickets. First prize will be a round-trip for two to California. Second prize will be $500 in cash and third prize will be a paddle boat from Jensen Marina. The purchases of raffle tickets for the prizes closes Tuesday. Jan. 21, but tickets still may be bought to try to rig the election, right up until the festival opens. Blood drive set for Dec. 30 The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will have a holiday Hood drive from 1 to 7 p.m. Monday. Dec. 30, at the First United Methodist Church. Local Chapter Director Fred Swinkunas said the need for blood this year has been particularly strong and he urges all area people between the ages of 17 and 76 in reasonable health to donate. The goal for the drive is 100 pints. _____________________________________________________________________ PRICE 25' Teachers, board may have early contract News Briefs ' See Photos, Page 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 _ VOLUME 137. NO. 43 k See Story, Page 2 See Story, Page 8 Holiday Lighting displays abound Six weeks of intense negotiations led to the early tentative agreement said Hastings Area School Superintendent Carl Schoessel. The contract contains no major changes in language or benefits, except for the 5.5 percent increase and the addition of one staff development day. Under the terms of the proposed contract, a newly hired first-year teacher would receive S24.629 and, on the other end of the scale, teachers with masters’ degrees and the highest number of years would receive $46,141 for the 1992-93 school year. "The 5.5 percent increase each year for two years is consistent with settlements reached in neighboring districts," said Schoessel. He noted that Delton and Lakewood teachers will receive 5 percent each year for three years, and Middleville, Maple Valley and Caledonia 6 percent for two years. "We’ve had some of the lower settlements in the area and that can't go on forever," said Schoessel. "We have to come through with something for our teachers." Snip, Snip Hastings City Council Members William Cusack and Esthgr Walton were given special "gifts" ot parking meters Monday night at their last meeting. They both decided to step down from their offices earlier this year and will be replaced in January by Maureen Ketchum and Harold Hawkins. The parking meters were intended to rerrind the departing council members of their longest-running issue. City OKs settlement of longtime lawsuit by David T. Young Editor The Hastings City Council Monday night approved settlement of a lawsuit that has lasted for more than five years. After meeting in closed session with City Attorney Jeff Youngsma, the council decided to allow the city to quit claim portions of a Penn Central Railroad right of way for $475 per acre. The total settlement price for nine residents involved in the suit will be $5,273.24, Youngsma said. See Settlement, Page 2 Police are cutting Into drunken driving by Jeff Kicxmirczyk SutfWriur This New Veer's Day, police will be enaed with more than guns and badges u they prowl the roads in search tf drunken drivers. They'll also be packing adaaora. Under lough new drunken driving laws that lake effect Jan I, police in Michigan are di­ rected to confiscate and destroy the license of every motorist aneated for drunken driving. And losing your license is only the tip of the iceberg. The new legislation approved in 1991 by ibe Michigan Legislature sets higher fines and stiffer jail and prison terms for mowrists convicted of drunken driving-even for a first Even fees to have a license restored follow­ ing a conviction have shot up. "Your repeat offenders will be looking at longer jail time," said Hastings Police Chief Mike Leedy. -They'll also be losing their li­ cense for longer." The average cost of paying for a drunken driving conviction la estimated at about $4,000 - plus the cost of higher auto insur­ ance rates, which can triple tor three years. Average costs in Michigan for drunken driving include $520 ic fines, $3,000 in lawyer fees, $123 to reinstate a driver's li­ cense and $250 tor alcohol screening, rehabil­ itation or alcohol and safety daaaea. See Strip, Page 11 offense. Tick Tock still awaits decision on‘Hoffa’site by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Where to shoot some restaurant scenes in Danny DeVito’s upcoming $47 million movie "Hoffa," hasn’t been decided, but Terry Hedger, owner of the Tick Tock Restaurant south of Hastings, says if the producers of the film don't use his place, they're missing a golden opportunity. After an advance team spent four weeks taking pictures of the restaurant last August, producer DeVito came to Hastings and talked to Hedger about using his eatery for filming part of the story of Jimmy Hoffa, which will star Jack Nicholson. Life for Hedger and the staff at the Tick Tock has not been the same since. The immediate effect was a large surge in business, with people driving from as far away as Detroit to eat and look over the place that could be part of the Hoffa legend. Hedger said. He and one of his waitresses, Wendy Case, were interviewed by "about 20” live radio station hookups in several states, and he tells of calls from all over the United States from friends who had read the story in newspapers in Florida, Las Vegas, Detroit and Los Angeles. For weeks, patrons would ask what the owners or employees had heard before they even ordered their food, and Hedger knew exactly what they were asking about Later news stories gave conflicting accounts of where and when the film would be shot, but as late as last week, regular customers told Hedger that DeVito spoke about Hastings as a site on the television program "Entertainment Tonight" A production office has been set up for the movie, set to begin filming next year, and a spokeswoman confirmed that a final decision on sites cannot be released yet. After meeting DeVito, Hedger noted that, "most people want to know how tall he is, and how much hair he has, ihings like that." (DeVito is "maybe" five feet tall, and bald except for a fringe.) Hedger considers the weirdest thing to come out of the whole experience is having five people call him from places like Florida, California and Pennsylvania to tell him where Jimmy Hoffa is buried and exactly what happened to him. asked the people there what they would ask for if they could have a special Christmas wish.. .. "It may have nothing to do with this DeVito thing....buL...." Hedger said. He wouldn’t be surprised one w^y or the other. He’s not surprised by much of anything any more. “It’s been fun. The best part is the publicity that Hastings got.” - Terry Hedger "One guy called four times in one day, trying to get in touch with Danny....he thought he was here....and he said he knew what happened to Jimmy. Said he grew up with him,” he said. Hedger wouldn't let any of the callers tell him of their theories. Area media, newspapers and radio and television stations, stay in contact with Hedger, calling once a week to see if he has any more news, waiting to do a follow-up story on the filming. "It's been fun," Hedger said of the last five months but, "the best part is the publicity that Hastings got. It helped everybody in this town, and if they make the movie here, every shop would benefit from it,” he said. "Nobody cares about the money, it's for the town." Hedger has talked to DeVito's agent, telling him of the benefits of filming in a small town. "Everybody roots for the underdog, the little guy. If they made the film here, there'd be so much more publicity than if they did it in Pittsburgh. Nobody cares in Pittsburgh, that's a big town. But they do here. They’d get tons of free advertising. The more they keep it in front of people, the more free publicity they’ll get," he pointed out After the last several months. Hedger was not surprised when a news crew from NBC Network News stopped by Monday morning and filmed him, the staff and the diners. They Lend your ear this way... Santa Claus listens to what these two little girls want for Christmas at the Hastings Felpausch Food Center. Talking to St. Nick are Rene Winegar (left), 3. and her sister Lora. 4. Santa said the most popular request from girls has been for Little Mermaids. From boys it has been remote control cars. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Hastings Banner Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper.HastingsBanner Description An account of the resource <strong>The Hastings Public Library wishes to thank Smith Imaging of Rockford, MI for their work digitizing the Hastings Banner.</strong><br /><br /><strong>The Library also wishes to thank all of the community members who donated money to support our digitizing efforts.<br /><br />The Banner Overview:</strong><br />The Hastings Banner newspaper has been published in Hastings, Michigan since 1856. The following history highlights are taken from Richard Cook's history as published in the 1956 Centennial Edition of The Hastings Banner, and recapped by Esther Walton in her From Time to Time column in The Banner dated April 12, 1984.<br /><br /><strong>Links to online copies of the paper follow the history section.<br /></strong><strong><br /><br /><br />Searching the paper:<br /></strong>The Banner, and all other PDF files on this history portal, are fully searchable. To search:<br /><ol><li>Click on the magnifying glass search icon in the upper right.</li> <li>Enter your search term(s) in the simple search box and press Enter or click on Search.</li> <li>Any PDF file on the site that contains your term(s) should be listed. Do not use the Advanced Search.</li> </ol><strong>See <a href="https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/676/How_To_Use_Online_Newspapers_8x11.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">How to Use Online Newspapers</a> for more information about using and searching online newspapers.</strong><br /><br />-----------------------<br /><strong>The Banner History</strong>:<br />C.S. Burton &amp; Co. were listed as the proprietors of the "Republican Banner", which first appeared here on May 1, 1856, with Dr. C. S. Burton as the publisher and Norman Bailey as editor.<br /><br />Publication office was on the second floor of the Rower Block, whose address was given as "corner of State and Church"; which corner was not specified.<br /><br />The objective of this publication was to win support for the newly created Republican party and thus counteract the influence of the Barry County Pioneer, a Democratic journal that had been published here since 1851. No copies of the first three issues of The Banner were saved.<br /><br />Make-up on the first journal corresponded with a pattern typical of most local journals then published. Page one contained a few columns of advertising, fiction (often a continued story), and a short feature of no particular news value. Page one was the "literary" page.<br /><br />Page two contained the editorial barbs, along with state news, political articles, Washington items and news of the national and territorial giovernments. Page three contained a few items of local news, sandwiched inbetween the local and foreign news.<br /><br />Page four was usually solid with advertising and as such was the editor's "bread and butter" page....Locally it was the pattern until the early 1880s.<br /><br />Several changes in ownership and management occurred during the first two years of publication, with J. M. Nevins taking over ownership interests on July 16, 1857. With the issue of May 7, 1862, "The Republican Banner" became "The Hastings Banner". Editor Nevins thought the village had developed sufficiently during the past several years to merit this recognition.<br /><br />Another major change in the management of The Banner came when Nevins sold the newspaper to George M. Dewey of Niles on March 14, 1866, who then took over as editor and publisher. Dewey, an ardent Republican and somewhat of a crusader, gave considerable space to editorial comment and party affairs and also directed pointed paragraphs against the saloons and local traffic in liquor. Dewey was the grandfather of Thomas E. Dewey, Republican presidential nominee in 1944 and 1948. Editor Dewey on May 4, 1870 changed the format (and name) of the paper to "Hastings Republican Banner". <br /><br />A fire in December 1883 burned The Banner plant (located in the middle of the block on the north side of State St. across from the courthouse). 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